Hanover Township (part 3 of 3)

During canal excavation and prior to the village platting, the site of the little tunnel was a veritable town, homes of canal workmen, and here James Hagan kept store. In 1838 he moved to Dungannon, erected large warehouse and engaged extensively in general merchandising, buying largely of wheat, pork, wool, etc. He continued the work long after the canal had ceased to be operated, in fact to within a few years of his death in 1881, his successor being his sons Chas. and J. BE. Hagan. A second large mercantile business was established by Talbott and Stewart in 1845, Dan Stewart succeeding in 1848, he by Abner Moore and he by Frank Meehan in 1856. At Meehan's death, the store was conducted by M. J. Meehan & Co. Unfortunately during the early eighties the Meehan store building and the Hagan store building in the nineties were destroyed by fire. Neither was ever rebuilt. Merchants and grocers in Dungannon since 1890 have been W. H. Stanley, David Kunkle, Chas. Deville, J. L. Rogan, Mrs. J. L. Rogan, N. E. Risden, John and Ira Auker, C. M. Miller, J. M. McKenna. Pollock Bros. are the merchants of today. Joseph Sultner established a saddlery and harness shop in the village in the early fifties, selling to his broth- er John Sultner about 1856, he continuing the work with large trade until about 1896. Henry Sultner later conducted a harness shop unti: his death in 1908. John Sultner also conducted a hotel and grocery store during his residence in the village.

Two blacksmith shops were maintained for years, among smiths being Henry Clay Wilson, Frank and J. H. Wilson, Hugh Laughlin, Richard Price, Chas. Christy, John Schmidt, August Rohreich, G. W. Gardner, Chas. Lederle, Cash McClellan, Walter Debray, L. V. Birch. The list of shoemakers embrace Joel Lindesmith, Wilson Lindesmith, Silas Mott, Peter Schillig, Barney Dolan, Andrew Diville, George Fierst, John W. Risden, Dennis Speidel, Albert Knepper. Dennis Speidel for several years conducted a boot and shoe store. Tailors in the village have been Thomas Grimes, George Welland, Frank Brown and John Boyle; cabinet makers Henry Focht, Lewis Glessner; wagon makers, Mike Schriver, William Berg, Lazarus Kunkle; photographers, Mr. Kirk, Chas. Williams, James McGraw.

In the early years, a pottery flourished at Dungannon, its products being crocks, jugs, ete. During early years and up to about 1865, Dennis Kleinman conducted a large brewery, this being located at the crossroad west of the village. During the latter seventies John Becher and Henry Kretzschmar conducted cigar factories. A steam sawmill was erected about 1870 by Daniel A. McAllister, being operated perhaps ten or twelve years. Joseph Lederle for years conducted a cooper shop.

A postoffice was established in 1836 with Hiram Gaver as postmaster. Succeeding were John Conlin, James Hagan, Chas. Hagan, Dora Sultner, John E. Hagan, Ella Patterson, David Kunkle, R. D. Patterson. The office gave way to rural delivery about 1903.

Physicians of Dungannon have been Drs. James Conlin, Robert Blocksom, Harvey Cooney, Smith T. Shane, J. H. Finney, W. E. Patterson, John S. Robertson, Sampson, T, M, Johnston, H, J, Pelley, the latter being the practicing physician at present.

The Catholic church at Dungannon dates its history from 1814, and is the earliest organized church of this denomination in this section of Ohio. It was first located east of Dungannon at the cemetery its founder being Andrew McAllister. It was moved to Dungannon in 1852, when the present edifice was built. The earliest parish pastor was Rev. James Conlin. Among those who have followed are Revs. McCready, James Monahan, O'Connor, Michael Kennedy, Philip Flume, George Peters, Spearing, Ludwig, Rohan, Langavin, E. J. Vattman, Hennessy, J. G. Vogt, John G. Baumgartner, E. W. J. Lindesmith, Albert Andelauer. Rey. Chas. Ouimet is the present pastor.

One and a half miles north of Dungannon is the Trinity Reformed church, organized in 1810 by Rey. John Stough. In 1910 this chureh celebrated its centennial anniversary.

Kensington

A romance is said to be responsible for the name of Kensington. Its history dates from the building of the Cleveland & Pittsburgh railroad in 1852, being as a village first known as Maysville, the change of name being made in 1876 as noted elsewhere in this volume.

The first postmaster for the village was Jacob Dutton, who also had the first store. Though the town was named Maysville the post office was called Ingraham. It only was maintained a short time when it was discontinued. In 1860 a postoffice was re-established by the name of Maysville with Dr. B. C. Battin as postmaster. He held the office until 1886, when Levi Shaw became his successor. Mrs. Emma Swearingen succeeded Shaw about 1886 and she by C. KE. Richards with Morris Tobin as deputy in 1888. Albert G. Hudd next held the office, he being followed by J. Walter Phillips. Phillips was succeeded in 1897 by W. E. Davidson, who still holds the office.

The first store in the village aside from that kept by Mr. Dutton was established by a man named Rice this being that now occupied by W.B. & E. M. Stout. Rice's line of successors at this store have been Dalzell & Swearingen, Matthew Graff, Richards & Swearingen, C. E. Richards, S. M. Kirk & Co., W. B. Blake & Co., R. S. Cassidy and W. B. & EH. M. Stout :

D. B. Turnipseed engaged in mercantile work in the village in 1885 building a new block. His successors in this store have been inna ivyidews. uv. Kirke: Eo Hair. BaeGeorge, J. Be Kites), Hy B; Faulk & Son.

S. A. Henderson conducts a furniture store in the village and is also a funeral director. This store is the only one to deal wholly in furniture the village ever had.,

The first hotel was kept by Dr. B. C. Battin, his successor being J. E. McAllister. About 1885 or 1886, J. M. Phillips established a second hotel in the village selling to a man named Kanaga a few years later, he conducting it but a short time. A. R. Ray is the hotel man at present he conducting the McAllister House.

Reeder & Taylor engaged in the agricultural implement and grain business about 1880, they being succeeded by J. A. McAllister who some years later sold to J. W. Cox, Cox about 1910 selling to N. C. Maines. Prior to purchasing the implement and grain business Mr.

In 1898 Walter G. Roller established lumber yards in Kensington, selling to Robert Loudon about 1903, Mr. Loudon dealing also in hay grain, etc, F. B. Faulk & Son, became purchasers about 1910 and are still owners.

James Linn was the early harness maker for the village locating about 1869. In 1887 H. D. Mead began this work continuing some time and later James Archibald was engaged in the work.

A bank was established in Kensington, known as the Kensington State Bank, in 1906 with J. W. Cox, W. B. Stout, David P. Conser, W. fi. Davidson and Frank Cox as a board of directors, J. W. Cox being chosen president, W. B. Stout, vice president and David P. Conser, cashier. At present J. W. Cox is president, H. F. Merrick cashier.

Liveryman in the village have been John Battin, Herrington & Hammond, J. E. McAllister, Orin Harsh and Risher & McKenna, the two latter firms still pursuing the vocation.

In 1857 Jacob Leatherberry erected and equipped a flouring mill in Kensington selling in 1863 to J. Hardesty & Son. It was operated to about 1890. A flax mill with W. H. Rickard as superintendent was cperated in the village about 1871-1873. Kelly & England established a machine shop in 1884 this being operated a few years, cider and apple butter being made in connection.

Kensington has two churches, the Christian church being organized and church edifice erected in 1888 and a Methodist church established in 1905. The latter was formerly what was known as the Union chapel, located in Carroll county, the society organized and church built in 1876.

Knights of the Modern Maccabees and a Grange flourish in Kensington, the former organized about 19038, the latter in 1910. A G, A. R. post, and orders of the Knights of Pythias, Sons of Veterans and Odd Fellows flourished for a time but their charters have all been surrendered.

The first physician for the village was Dr. B. C. Battin, his successors being Drs, Hamilton, J, L. Herbert, Alex Orr, Kent K. Hastings, T, P. Crawford. The present physician is Dr. J. N. Merrick.

The school house was formerly located on the hill south of the village, but about 1900 was moved to the village, a special district being created about 1910. The present population of the village is above 300,

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