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OHIO GENEALOGY EXPRESS
Welcome to
Columbiana, County,
Ohio
Source:
HISTORY
of
HANOVER
1804-1908
Columbiana County, Ohio
Publ. Alliance, Ohio:
The Review Polishing Col.
1908(Transcribed by Sharon Wick)
< BEGINNING THRU 97 > < PAGES 98 THRU 191 >
History of Hanover
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- Continued -[pg. 98]
JOHN U. LEVINGER
John U. Levinger and Mary Springer were married Oct. 26th, 1854. To this union was born eight children: Katherine, Nora R., Frank R., Anna L., Carrie L., Fannie, Harriet and William, all living except Fannie.
[pg. 99]
JOHN U. LEVINGER MRS. JOHN U. LEVINGER [pg. 100]
EDWIN STROWN.
Edwin Strohn, son of Frederick and Hannah Strohn, has lived sixty-four years in Hanover. He worked three years on the canal when they were building it, at driving cart, for six dollars a month; boated on the canal from 1851 to 1854, when he took the last boat through, the water giving out at that time. His wife's name was Mary Hanlin.
[pg. 101]
EDWIN STROHN[pg. 102]
GEORGE BROWN.
George Brown, son of John and Elizabeth Brown, married Mary, daughter of Jesse and Emily Sinclair. To this union were horn nine children—Gertrude Brown Jackson, Kitty Brown Jackson, Lida Brown McClury, George D., Olive Brown Caster, Minnie Brown Totten, Jessie Brown Taylor, John J., and Ada Brown.
[pg. 103]
GEORGE BROWN MRS. GEORGE BROWN [pg. 104]
MRS. ANN PEARCE.
Mrs. Pearce is a good Christian woman, always ready and willing to bestow kindness on all around her. Mrs. Pearce's maiden name was Ann Schooley, daughter of Richard Schooley, and has lived all her life in Hanover. She married Herod Pearce, who was a cabinet maker and undertaker in Hanover for a number of years. Of this union were born ten children - Richard, John, George, Edwin, Sallie, Lizzie, Emma, Mary, Hattie and Nettie.
[pg. 105]
MRS. ANN PEARCE[pg. 106]
THEODORE ARTER
Theodore Arter, oldest son of David and Charlotte Arter, was born June 30th, 1833. He received his education in Hanover schools and Spencerian College at Pittsburg. When a young man in Hanover he was associated with his father in the mercantile business. Responding to his country's call in the sixties, he enlisted, and was made adjutant of the 143rd Ohio regiment. In 1869 he left Hanover for Cleveland, several years later associating himself with the Standard Oil Company, in the lumber department, which position he still holds.
Susan Pritchard Arter, daughter of Judge Reasin Pritchard, was born in Sandyville, January 20, 1834.
She was married to Theodore Arter in 1857, and spent twelve years of the most active of her life in Hanover, when the family moved to Cleveland. She has always been a worker in the Methodist church, devout, helpful, and full of hospitality.[pg. 107]
THEODORE ARTER MRS. THEODORE ARTER. [pg. 108]
[pg. 109]
[pg. 110]
HENRY REAGER RUTH
Henry Reager Ruth, born in Lancaster county, Pa., January 10, 1831. Came to Hanover in 1851, as clerk in George Sloan, Sr.'s, dry goods store. In two years became a partner. Later with his father bought Mr. Sloan's interest and remained in Hanover until 1862. In 1854 married Mrs. Hannah Hamilton. Of this union were born five children: Charley, William, Clifford (deceased), Frank and Kathryn, now Mrs. W. W. Webb.
Mrs. Ruth was a daughter of Owen and Mary Williams, born in Hanover December 3, 1825. At the age of 22 was married to Samuel Shannon Hamilton. Of their union one daughter was born, now Mrs. William Martin.[pg. 111]
MR. AND MRS. HENRY REAGER RUTH.[pg. 112]
SAMUEL BYE.
Samuel Bye, son of Samuel and Ruth Ann Bye, married Lydia Bell, daughter of Hiram and Rebecca Ann Gaver. To this union were born nine children: Frank W., Anna Bell, Hiram Graver, Ezra Bailey, Lycurgus Homer, William Samuel, John Jacob, Howard King and Ida Verna.
[pg. 113]
SAMUEL BYE MRS. SAMUEL BYE [pg. 114]
JOHN DUSTIN ARCHBOLD[pg. 115]
CHARLES WESLEY ARCHBOLD[pg. 116]
J. B. McCREA HUGH McCREA JOHN B. McCREA.
John B. McCrea was born at Blairsville, Pa., in 1824, the youngest of a family of twelve children. At the age of 17 he became a cabinet making apprentice in Pittsburg, remaining there for three years, or until the completion of his trade. In 1846 he wedded Miss Mary McGarry, a Franklin township, Columbiana county girl, and moved to Cincinnati.
In 1849, owing to a rage of cholera in Cincinnati, they moved to Hanover, the town then having prospects of a bright future, owing to canal enterprise, and here for 18 years he engaged in cabinet making, furniture and undertaking. In 1868 he moved to Canton, dying there June 21, 1887, aged 62 years. Mrs. McCrea died in 1901.
Of their union were born six children: Hugh D., William A., James A., Hannah Jane, Mary Catherine and Elinor. Of these the
first and latter are dead.
Through all the years after leaving Hanover, Mr. McCrea had a warm affection for his Hanover friends, they ever receiving cordial
welcome and greeting at his hands.[pg. 117]
WILLIAM A. McCREA
William A. McCrea, of Canton, Ohio, was born in Hanover fifty years ago, and received his education in the schools of the village. The first teacher to start him in the way of progress was Jennie Voglesong, and his first classmate was John McDaniel (colored). His next class (the first reader) was also comprised of two persons, Francis Archbold being at the head. After getting a reward of merit from Jennie Voglesong, he was promoted to the secondary department, where under charge of the genial "Hud" McCall, his advancement was pleasant and rapid until Hud was called to assist in putting down the uprising of the Southern Confederacy, when his educational progress was for a time retarded. Finally, after two years of hard study he succeeded in climbing the stairs to where the high branches were taught. Two years were spent in the high school under the rigid discipline of the excellent educator, William H. Dressier.
He was then compelled to terminate the pursuit of education, and in 1866, at the age of fifteen years, he took his first lesson in laying the foundation for a future mercantile career, getting a position in the general store of James Hagan, in Dungannon, where was put through a strenuous course of training for two years. In 1868 the wholesale notion house of James Cochran & Co., of Pittsburg, needed a traveling salesman, and Billy, as he was usually called, although only seventeen years of age, applied for the position, obtained it, and by early and late application, succeeded from the start in doing the work of a full-grown, experienced man. He remained in this position for nine years, when the store at Pittsburg was discontinued on account of the failing health of the proprietor, Mr. Cochran.
Mr. McCrea has always been held in high esteem, and felt deeply grateful to Mr. Hagan and Mr. Cochran, both of whom were honest, upright and thorough-going business men, for the privilege of getting an early start in commerce.
After concluding his work at Pittsburg his next move was to start a wholesale notion establishment on his own account in Canton, where for twenty-nine years without a day's suspension, the business has been going steadily along, its proprietor gaining friends over a wide expanse of territory.
In 1879 Mr. McCrea was married to Mary Dannemiller, who although born and ever passing her life in Canton, has heard so much good of Hanover that she is of the opinion that it is the only town.[pg. 118]
BILLLY McCREA - 14 Years Old.[pg. 119]
WILLIAM A. McCREA[pg. 120]
JOHN BAXTER[pg. 121]
EMMETT BAXTER[pg. 122]
SAMUEL H. FALOON.
Samuel H. Faloon was born near Salineville, in 1843. He served his country in the Civil war, Eastern Division, in 1864; came with his father's family to Hanover in 1866; married Ella Merrick in 1870; and moved to his farm known as Sixteen. He diied April 1st, 1894.
Mrs. Faloon was born near Hanover in 1850; taught in the public schools. She united with the Presbyterian church of Hanover (of which her husband was a member) in 1871.
Mr. and Mrs. Faloon had five children, Lida J., William A., S. Merrick, Flora Ella and Leland Evert Faloon.[pg. 123]
SAMUEL H. AND ELLA MERRICK FALOON[pg. 124]
JAMES SLOAN[pg. 125]
MRS. JAMES SLOAN[pg. 126]
SAMUEL REEDER
Samuel Reeder, son of Samuel and Rachel Reeder, married Emeline Gore, March 18, 1858. To this union were born five children: Clara, Anna, Harry, Vern and Fred. Mrs. Reeder makes her home with her son Fred who lives in Alliance, Ohio.
[pg. 127]
SAMUEL REEDER MRS. SAMUEL REEDER [pg. 128]
JOSEPH RAY[pg. 129]
MRS. JOSEPH RAY[pg. 130]
SAMUEL M. BURSON
Samuel M. Burson, whose portrait is here shown, is the oldest continuous business man in Hanover, engaging in the drug trade in February, 1878, and with exception of from 1887 to 1898, when he was in real estate pursuits in Cleveland, has ever followed the life of a compounder of drugs and medicines in the village.
Mr. Burson is a son of the late Abraham and Nancy Burson, and was born on a farm two miles northwest of Hanover, February 6, 1857. His grandfather was James Burson, who came from Green county. Pa., to Butler township, near Winona, in 1802.
Mr. Burson enjoys a large acquaintance and is a man of splendid business and literary ability, contributing numerous historical sketches to magazines of the day. Although a relative of the old Kentucky pioneer, Daniel Boone, he never became famous as a hunter or Indian fighter, and was never married, still looking, he says, for the best end of a matrimonial bargain. James Burson, of Rocky Ford. Col., Mrs. Mary Graham, of Cleveland, and Mrs. Lizzie B. Sharp, of Salem, are brother and sisters.[pg. 131]
SAMUEL BURSON[pg. 132]
EDWARD P. SPEIDEL.
The subject of this sketch is a son of J. B. Speidel, born on the father's farm at Hanover St. Patrick's day, March 17, 1870. Attended public schools of his home town, and at age of 16 was granted certificate to teach. His first term of teaching was at Tunnel Hill. Completing this term he learned the printing trade in office of Ohio Patriot at Lisbon, and following took up the study of law, graduating from the Ohio State University at Columbus, June 8, 1893. Returning to Hanover, served three years as assistant postmaster for his father, later practicing law and teaching. In 1903, served as deputy sheriff of his home county, and in 1904 was candidate for state representative on Democratic ticket, making creditable run, but by reason of the county being largely Republican, was defeated. In 1906 and 1907 was an employe in Alliance postoffice, resigning this position January 1, 1908, and establishing law office in that city. His wife was Miss Nora E. Ritz, of New Garden, whom he met while teaching school in that village, their marriage being solemnized January 1, 1908. By his own untiring efforts he has arose to his present standing in life, and in the prime of years is ready to serve the people in his chosen profession.
[pg. 133]
E. P. SPEIDEL[pg. 134]
LEROY SINCLAIR
Leroy Sinclair, son of Edward Comer and Angeline Whitacre Sinclair, married Sade, daughter of William and Lucinda Brown Ehrhart. To them were born six children: Katherine Angeline, Anna Eliza, Porter Leroy, Chester Elgy, Howard John and Edward Comer.
[pg. 135]
LEROY SINCLAIR MRS. LEROY SINCLAIR [pg. 136]
JOHN W. VOGLESONG
John W. Voglesong, of Elyria, Ohio, was born in Hanover in 1850. Attended Hanover Union schools and Mount Union College. Engaged in business and editorial pursuits up to 100, since then in manufacturing; now associated with a large Pittsburg manufacturing concern, as manager, with offices in St. Louis, Mo.
Married, in 1873, to Miss Emma Unkefer, of Minerva, Ohio, the couple with their only son. Earl C. Voglesong, a student at Kenyon College, residing permanently in Elyria, Ohio.[pg. 137]
JOHN W. VOGLESONG MRS. JOHN W. VOGLESONG [pg. 138]
Top Row, reading from left to right - Amos Bush, Glen Worden, James Townsend Russell, Mrs. James Townsend Russell, Anson Henry Russell, Jr., William Lockard Russell, Charles Edmund Russell.
Second or Central Row - Mother and Father - Anne Elizabeth Lockard Russell, Anson Henry Russell, Sr.
Third Row - Flora Rusell Bush, Sarah Adelina Russell Worden, Mrs. Anson Henry Russell, Jr., Mrs. William Russell. Mrs. Charles Edmund Russell.
This picture was taken on 50th marriage anniversary of Anne Elizabeth Lockard and Anson Henry Russell, Dec. 29th, 1906.[pg. 139]
JAMES TOWNSEND RUSSELL,
Arch-deacon of Long Island, son of Anna Elizabeth Lockard Russell.[pg. 140]
MRS. MARGARET LOCKARD COX
Santa Rosa, Calif., sister of William Lockard, only living representative of Arthur Lockard, one of the first settlers in Hanover.[pg. 141]
MRS. MARY RUTH FROST[pg. 142]
J. CHARLES ARTER
J. Charles Arter has the unique distinction of being the first American to whom the honor of painting the pope has ever bean given. So great was the success that the gratified pontiff exclaimed, when the portrait was finished, "It is myself." Thereupon he blessed the artist and his work by the papal benediction, which wen translated, reads: "May the Most High God grant you His every favor and blessing," and signed his name, Pope Pius.
[pg. 143]
J. CHARLES ARTER[pg. 144]
ARTHUR MELVIN LOCKARD.
Arthur Melvin Lockard, . son of William and Sarah McBride Lockard, was born at Hanover, O., November 1, 1845. Mr. Lockard and family settled in Charlotte, Mich, in 1874. He retired in 1895, after a successful business career, and at present makes his home with his son, Arthur Melving Lockard, Jr., in Madison, Wis. Mr. Lockard has also a daughter, Mrs. Abbie Richardson Lockard Graves living in Detroit, Michigan.
ADELINE CUTTER BROWN LOCKARD.
Daughter of Abbie Richardson and Benjamin Bradley Brown, was born in Reading, Massachusetts, April 27, 184G, and married Arthur Melvin Lockard at Winchester, Massachusetts, June 21, 1870, and died at Ypsilanti, Michigan, October 28, 1896.
—[pg. 145]
ARTHUR MELVIN LOCKARD MRS. ARTHUR MELVIN LOCKARD
[Pg. 146]
[Pg. 147]
ELWOOD MILLER.
Elwood Miller, son of Isaac and Martha Miller, married Eliza J., daughter of Hezekiah and Hannah Woolf. They both attended school
in Hanover and had many friends. Mr. Miller has held public office for years. He is a good and upright business man.[Pg. 148]
REASON PRITCHARD.
Reason Pritchard was born in Columbiana county, Ohio, September 29, 1831.
Elizabeth Vogelsong was born in Columbiana, Ohio, November 20, 1836.
These two were united in marriage at Hanover, April 18, 1855, and there made their home until 1868, when they moved to Mechanicsville, Iowa. The following year they moved to Tipton, Cedar county, Iowa, where they lived until called to the Home above.
To them were born two children: Allie, wife of Rev. F. M. Coleman, and Minnie, now Mrs. Chas. Lowe, both living at Cupertino, California.
Mr. Pritchard died September 7, 1888, and his wife passed away on the 20th of January, 1901.[Pg. 149]
REASON PRITCHARD MRS. REASON PRITCHARD FOR MORE INFORMATION, SEE SHARON WICK'S NOTES: CLICK HERE
[Pg. 150]
GALEN A. SHEETS.
Galen A. Sheets, son of David and Maria Sheets, was born in Butler township, Columbiana county, July 22, 1853. His wife was Miss Etta Black, daughter of Emery and Sarah Black, their marriage being solemnized at Hanover, March 26, 1885. To them were born two children, Etura K., and Olin Morris. Mr. Sheets died February 1, 1908.
For a number of years he was a hardware merchant of Hanover, being elected auditor of his county in 1905, death ensuing before expiration of his first term of office, and soon following his nomination for a second term.
His life was a conscientious discharge of every public and private duty, a character thoroughly rounded and complete, presenting few inequalities, and these ever leaning to the side of virtue and right.[pg. 151]
GALEN SHEETS[pg. 152]
PHILIP VOGLESONG.
Phillip Vogleson, son of David and Catherine Voglesong, married Mrs. Sarah Williams Black; to them were born three children, William G., Catherine and Dora.
Mrs. Voglesong was the daughter of Owen and Mary Williams, and was born in Hanover, July 19, 1832, and at present resides in Alliance, O. She was formerly married to Emery Black, and to them were born one daughter, Etta, who is the widow of Galen A. Sheets.[pg. 153]
PHILIP VOGLESONG MRS. PHILIP VOGLESONG [pg. 154]
ALBERT V. JOHNSON.
In 1876, Albert V. Johnson was admitted to the practice of law and still follows the profession in the old home town. In 1877 Seward W. Ramsey, another Hanover boy, was admitted to the state bar, and in 1878 and 1879 was located in the town. Other boys of Hanover who became attorneys were Edward P. Speidel, John J. Brown and M. D. Merrick.
[pg. 155]
[pg. 156]
GEORGE VOGLESONG FAMILY.
Mrs. Mary T. (Vogelsong) Laurence - Born Hanover, 1845; teacher in early life. Wedded Sprague Laurence, and lived in Iowa and Kansas until her death, 1899. Burial at Elyria.
Mrs. Georgia L. (Vogelsong) Cauffman—was "school marm" many years. Married W. H. Cauffman, Salem, 1875. Resides in Cleveland.
Mrs. Sarah E. (Vogelsong) Jackman - Educated Hanover and Mt., Union; teacher for some years. Married Mr. John M. Jackman, 1870. Resides Cleveland.
Charles E. Vogelsong - Born Hanover, 1841. Spent some years in West. Resides Elyria. Has charge properties Lorain Agricultural Association.
Mrs. Emma H. (Voglesong) White - Born, Hanover, 1854. Married Lon C. White, Wellsville, 1874. Moved St. Louis and died March 12,
1904. Survived by husband, one son, two daughters.
Miss Ellen F. Vogelsong - Daughter George and Ann S. Vogelsong - Educated at Hanover and Mt. Union. Fifteen years in employ
John Wannamaker Dry Goods Co., Philadelphia.[pg. 157]
[pg. 158]
DANIEL VOGLESONG FAMILY.
Sanford Vogelsong died in 1874 at 40 years of age.
Jennie V. Horn married to Joseph Horn of Tipton; she died in 1887 at 49 years of age.
Rebecca married Sylvanus Yates of Tipton, Iowa; died at the age of 63.
Melissa Vogelsong married William Davis, living near Beloit.
Wessie Vogelsong Woods married James Woods, of Alliance; they had two children—Kittle Allen, with whom she makes her home in Canton, Ohio, and Jesse Woods, married, living in Youngstown, Ohio.[pg. 159]
[pg. 160]
FLORENCE CUMBERLAND.
Florence Wright Cumberland is the daughter of Benjamin and Mary Ann Wright. She was born in Hanover and has lived there and in vicinity all her life. She is a descendant of the Cooney family, who lived on a farm near Hanover. She married Mr. Granville Cumberland some years ago.
[pg. 161]
[pg. 162]
[pg. 163]
[pg. 164]
Harry Swearingen, born July 17, 1830. Married Maggie Poulton of Columbiana county. She died January 17, 1868. He then married Jennie Steele of Carrollton, Ohio. Both Mr. and Mrs. Swearingen have passed away.
[pg. 165]
SOME HANOVER PEOPLE of FIFTY YEARS AGO.
Jesse West, Wagon factory Thomas Baxter Stoves and tinware Jack Henry Tailor J. B. McCrea Furniture and Undertaking Herod Pearce Furniture and Undertaking Reed, Brown Cabinet maker Thomas F. Ickes Hotel Lawrence Ling Hotel Ickes & Cain General merchandise Albert Arter General merchandise Theodore Arter General merchandise Parthy & Byrider Shoe makers John B. Speidle Shoe maker Jacob Lindesmith Harness maker William Ickes Postmaster Samuel Fox Justice of the Peace William Lockard, Justice of the Peace and blacksmith Michael Arter Tannery Milo Cain, Tannery Burton Sinclair, Floor mill George Sloan Four mill William Ensign, Wholesale notion peddler John Hastings, Retired farmer George Voglesong, Manager Hanover Railroad Isaac Shaw Manager Salem and Lisbon Hack Line William Sennet Manager Sennet's Hominy Mill Levi Reeder, Manager Corn Cob and All Mill. Joseph Sultner, Dentist Daniel and Philip Voglesong, Groceries and confectionery H. Kretzchmer, Cigar maker and candy Jarvis Hotchkiss, Ice cream and confectionary David Arter, Retired merchant and farmer Lucien Shoemaker Tailor and band teacher David Johnson, Blacksmith; father of Hon. A. V. Johnson William Johnson, Gunsmith William Ehrhart, Plasterer
[pg. 166]
Josiah Fox Plasterer Sette Fox Shoemaker Thomas Baker Cabinet maker Henry Walser Carriage Manufacturer R. G. Williams, Druggist Simeon Rish Musician Harry Swearingen Merchant Peter McGuigen Shoemaker Mrs. Peterr McGuigen Shoemaker Joseph Carruthers, Dry goods merchant James Cochran, Wholesale notion dealer Mr. Hanlin, Retired farmer Joseph Pittit, Farmer and fruit raiser John Robertson, druggist Joseph G. Keith, Farmer and stock raiser. Jeff Arter Farmer Penina Rish, Yeast maker Reddy Hanlin, Wit, poet and soldier W. H. Dressler, Principal of school. Hud McCall, Teacher of secondary school. Jennie Voglesong, Teacher of primary school. John Levinger, Tanner Joel Winder Horseman and farmer. Resin Pritcherd, Tin and stove. Chalkley Melbourne Ambrotype artist Joel Taylor Wagon maker J. C. Breckinridge School principal Dr. Robertson Practicing physician Dr. Yates, Practicing physician Jonas Horsefall, Veterinary surgeon William Melbourn Grave digger Henry McDaniel Farmer and philosopher Theodore McDaniel Horse dealer Adam Haldeman, Horse dealer Dave Sinclair All around mechanic Resin Brown A good teacher and ready debater. Jerry Marpole, Farmer and meat dealer. Jesse Turnipseed, Mead dealer Alex Orr Farmer and dealer in produce. Ruth Heston, Farmer and stock dealer. [pg. 167]
Hosea Hawkins, Fruit grower Finley Courtwright, Tanner Thomas Vernon Plasterer William Gore, School teacher, Perry Nichols, Retired Merchant Peter Ruth, Retired hotel keeper. George Brown, Carpenter. Edwin Dutton, Station agent. Henry McCann Carpenter Thomas McCann Broom manufacturing Charles Atwell, General store Edward Sinclair Cabinet maker Benjamin Sinclair Miller Joseph Kreusch Blacksmith Joseph Smith, Attorney Andrew McKee, Cooper Alexander McKee, Stone mason Thomas Swaney Manager Swaney Transfer Co. Frank Marsh Lewis Melbourn Resin Me.bourn David Coulson Farmer John Baxter Manager of Baxter's Lyceum John D. Archbold, Manager Jersey Pettit Walnut Association. PREACHERS OF THAT DAY
Israel Archbold Hosea Hawkins. Sauel Fox.
George Voglesong. Dalzell. Way.SHARON WICK'S NOTE:
There was a WAY family in District 24 Hanover Township, Columbiana Co., OH in 1850 Census on Oct. 26, 1850 as follows:
Dwelling 300 Family 301 - Caleb Way ae 66 M Plasterer $350 - b. PA; Sarah Way ae 64 F b. PA; Matilda Way ae 22 F b. OHThese are about all of the names of men who lived in Hanover about fifty years ago that I can remember. I have, as a rule, taken only heads of families.
[pg. 168]
[Pg. 169]
FORMER OFFICIALS of HANOVER.
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1826 - Mayor, Michael Arter; Recorder, John Alexander; Councilman, George Frese, David Arter, Samuel Fox, Jacob Endley, Peter Spangler. 1837 - Mayor, Wm. Armstrong; Recorder, Isaac Craig; Councilmen, George Frese, David Arter, Samuel Fox, Abel Carey, Thos. W. Greer. 1838 - Mayor, Eli Davidson; Recorder, Michael Arter; Councilmen, Seth Ball, Jacob Meyer, Joseph Hillerman, James McQuilken, Robert Woodside. 1839 - Mayor, Eli Davidson; Recorder, Michael Arter; Councilmen, David Arter, John Endley, Geo. Sloan, E. Davidson, Charles Nichols. 1840 - Mayor, Isaac Craig; Recorder J. R. Arter; Councilmen, David Arter, Eli Davidson, Geo. Sloan, Daniel Voglesong, James Keys. 1841 - Mayor, Isaac Craig; Recorder, Thos. Ickes; Councilmen, David Arter, Charles Nichols, Daniel Voglesong, Jesse Sinclair. 1842 - Mayor, Josh Cowgill; Recorder, Geo. Sloan; Councilmen, Hayden Sinclair, Jesse Sinclair, Michael Arter, James Keys and Samuel Fox. 1843 - Mayor, Isaac Craig; Recorder, Geo. Sloan; Councilmen, Henry McCann, Hayden Sinclair, Michael Arter, James Keys and Samuel Fox. 1844 - Mayor, Isaac Craig; Recorder, Geo. Sloan; Councilmen, Samuel Fox, Hayden Sinclair, James Keys and Hugh Jordan. 1845 - Mayor, Wm. Hillerman; Recorder, John h. Valandingham; Councilmen, Charles Atwell, Chas. Nichols, Thos. Ickes, Henry McCann, Edward Hall. 1846 - Mayor, Isaac Craig; Recorder, Chas. Atwell; Councilmen, Chas. Whitacre, Samuel Fox, Chas. Nichols, Edward Hall and E. Swearingen. 1847 - Mayor, Isaac Craig; Recorder, J. H. Vallandingham; Councilmen, Geo. Sloan, Daniel Voglesong, Thos. Ickes, A. V. Kinnear. 1848 - Mayor, Samuel Fox; Recorder, Geo. Sloan; Councilmen, Michael Arter, Daniel Voglesong, Henry McCann and Jesse Sinclair. [Pg. 170]
1849 - Mayor, Samuel Fox; Recorder, Wm. Gore; Councilmen, Perry Nichols, Michael Arter, Geo. Watson, Henry McCann. 1850 - Mayor, Samuel Fox; Recorder, Chas. Atwell; Councilmen, Geo. Watson, Wm. Lockard, John Milbourn and Jesse West. 1851 - Mayor, Samuel Fox; Recorder, Chas. Atwell; Councilmen, Geo. Watson, Perry Nichols, Geo. Sloan, Michael Arter. 1852 - Mayor, Samuel Fox; Recorder, James L. Smith; Councilmen, Michael Arter, L. L. Shoemaker, Perry Nichols, Thos. Baxter. 1853 - Mayor, Samuel Fox; Recorder, J. B. Smith; Councilmen, Perry Nichols, L. L. Shoemaker, Burton Sinclair and J. M. Kuhn. 1854 - Mayor, Benjamin Sinclair; Recorder, J. B. Smith; Councilmen, L. L. Shoemaker, P. Nichols, J. M. Kuhn, E. Swearingen. 1855 - Mayor, Benjamin Sinclair; Recorder, J. B. Smith; Councilmen, Geo. Stephens, Geo. Brown, L. L. Shoemaker, J. W. Watson. 1856 - Mayor, Samuel Fox; Recorder, J. B. Smith; Councilmen, J. J. Yates, Philip Voglesong, Joseph Fox and Thos. Baxter. 1858 - Mayor, L. L. Shoemaker; Recorder, John Robertson; Councilmen, David Coulson, Geo. Voglesong, Tho. Arter, Lewis Milbourn and Isaac Shaw. 1859 - Mayor, L. L. Shoemaker; Recorder, J. G. Carruthers; Councilmen, Geo. Voglesong, Isaac Shaw, Lewis Milbourn, Joseph Fox and Geo. Brown. 1860 - Mayor, L. L. Shoemaker; Recorder, J. G. Carruthers; Councilmen, H. R. Ruth, John Vinake, Geo. Voglesong, Lewis Milbourn and Joseph Fox. 1861 - Mayor, L. L. Shoemaker; Recorder, Theo. Arter; Councilmen, Geo. Smith, J. W. Vinake, Geo. Brown, J. R. Fox, H. R. Ruth. 1862 - Mayor, Samuel Fox; Recorder, Theo. Arter; Councilmen, Henry Walser, David Johnson, Levi Reeder, John Leavinger and Geo. Ickes. 1863 - Mayor, Milo Cain; Recorder, R. G. Williams; Councilmen, Isaac Shaw, Resin Pritchard, Geo. Voglesong, Isaac Grim. 1864 - Mayor, Samuel Fox; Recorder, Richard Pearce; Councilmen, Lewis Milbourn, Geo. Brown, Isaac Shaw, Add Haldeman and Joseph Heston. 1865 - Mayor, Jesse West; Recorder, John Heston; Councilmen, Geo. Voglesong, Zack Henry, James Sloan, Eph. Shaw. 1866 - Mayor, George Voglesong; Recorder, Joe Carruthers, Councilmen, Edwin Strahn, John Levinger, Add Haldemann, A. R. Arter. [Pg. 171]
1867-1868 Mayor, Geo. Voglesong; Recorder, Milo Cain; Councilmen, Add Haldeman, John Levinger, Lewis Milbourn, Ed. Strahn. 1869 - Mayor, Geo. Voglesong; Recorder, Richard Pearce; Councilmen, Lewis Parthe, Burton Sinclair, Jarvis Hotchkiss and A. Durhammer. 1871 - Mayor, Geo. Voglesong; Recorder, Alonzo Arter; Councilmen, Lewis Parthe, Wm. Johnson, Wm. Lawson and H. Ruth. 1872 - Mayor, Geo. Voglesong; Recorder, Alonzo Arter; Councilmen, Harry Ruth, Geo. Brown, Dr. Robertson and John Levinger. 1873 - Mayor, Geo. Brown; Recorder, Alonzo Arter; Councilmen, John Levinger, John Scotland, Richard Pearce and Joseph Kreusch. 1874 - Mayor, Geo. Brown; Recorder, R. C. Milner; Councilmen, Joseph Kreusch, A. R. Arter, Geo. Entriken, J. R. Ray. 1875 - Mayor, Geo, Brown; Recorder, R. C. Milner; Councilmen, Joseph R. Ray, Joseph Entriken, Geo. W. Yant and Samuel J. Hole. 1876 - Mayor, A. V. Johnson; Recorder, J. F. Jackson; Councilmen, Samuel J. Hole, A. R. Arter, Geo. Voglesong, Wm. MArtin, Geo. W. Yant. 1877 - Mayor, A. V. Johnson; Recorder, J. T. Jackson; Councilmen, Wm. Martin, Geo. Voglesong, A. R. Arter, Resin Fox, J. B. Taylor, John Scotland. 1878 - Mayor, Geo. Voglesong; Recorder, Galen Sheets; Councilmen, J. B. Taylor, Resin Fox, Wm. Lawson, Wm. Martin and C. A. Milbourn. 1879 - Mayor - Geo. Voglesong; Recorder, Galen Sheets; Councilmen, C. A. Milbourn, Wm. Martin, J. B. Taylor, Wm. Lawson, John Scotland. To give all the town officers from 1879 would be a hard task at present, as there have been so many of whom there is no record, but I here give you the names of those that served as mayor. They are as follows:
Geo. Brown, A. V. Johnson. Geo. Voglesong, Joel B. Taylor, Albert Fitch, A. V. Johnson, Joel B. Taylor, J. M. Hotchkiss, J. L. Herbert, J. J. Brown, L. R. Benjamin and A. V. Johnson, who is mayor at the present time[Pg. 172]
HANOVER as a BUSINESS CENTER.
The business interests of Hanover, at the close of the Civil War days and up to the present time, are the most difficult to record, especially that of the mercantile pursuits, all practically having to be gained from memory alone. Numerous persons of those who came upon the stage of action and passed out again after a brief period of time are likely to be overlooked, even though the historian does her utmost to obtain and chronicle the names of all.
In the period just following the great civil struggle, Hanover had two well equipped_______________
GENERAL MERCHANTS, GROCERS.
Of the dry goods, clothing and general merchants, following the firms as previously mentioned up to the present, are noted: R. A. Pearce, Ray & Scotland, W. H. Ray and H. H. Swearingen & Son. In 1895, Ralph Levy of Alliance established a branch clothing house in Hanover with W. P. Packer as salesman. About the year 1899 he sold to James Estep, who conducted a general dry goods and notion business in connection. In 1904 he sold to Fred S. Wood, he in 1907 selling to D. H. Speidel.
As to the grocers since the early sixties other than those cited, we note Atwell & Carrothers, Philip Vogelsong, William Farrand, J. M. Hotchkiss, T. C. Milbourn, B. T. Norris, Swearingen Bros., and D. H. Speidel._______________
BAKERY AND RESTAURANTS.
The first bakery in the village was established by George Diezman in 1898, he conducting same for two years, selling to J. C. Brannan in 1900. Mr. Brannan only owned it a short time when he sold to Chal Anthony. Harmon Sinclair next became proprietor, this in 1904. He sold to George Wernet, who discontinued the baking, keeping restaurant alone. Harry Gaus is the present restauranteur.
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MEAT MARKETS.
The first meat market known to have been established in Hanover was by Thomas Swaney in 1855, he continuing the same up to 1859. In 1860, during and after the "war, a meat market was conducted by Edward St. John and Joseph Ling, they continuing up to about 1867 or 1868. David Sinclair was the next vender of steak, roasts and sausage, he operating from about 1867 to 1875. For a year or so following this time Hanover was without a meat market. About 1877 B. T. Morris took up the work and conducted a market
for five or six years, when he sold to F. D. Taylor. After a business life of four or five years, Taylor sold to B. C. Wiseman. Wiseman was followed by A .E. Winder, and he by S. C. and Earnest Hoopes. The latter sold to Orrin Hoopes, a brother to S. C, they conducting
the market for some years. Orrin sold later to his brother, who continued up to 1907, when he retired from business._______________
HOTELS.
Since the days of 1864, when George Ickes and his mother were proprietors of the Mansion House, Hanover's chief hostelry, the proprietors have in their order been as follows: Burton Sinclair, James Crawford, G. O. Holdeman, Milton Phillips, John Scotland, Loman Ball, Frank D. Taylor, Claude Hasbrouck, George Sinclair, Charles Deer, W. J. Wilhelm, Harry James, Mick Welch, Mrs. Hearst and W. J. Zimmerman. Only once in its long period of years has the Mansion House doors failed to swing open to the public, this extending from the latter part of 1906 to that of 1907.
In late years, in addition to the hotel, a boarding house has been maintained, Mrs. F. D. Taylor conducting one at the present time. No one need never go away hungry from Hanover.[Pg. 174]
LIVERY BARNS.
In 1864 Hanover had two livery barns, one on the present barn site, conducted by A. J. Haldeman, the second in the north part of town, maintained by George Hull. John B. Speidel also kept a few horses for hire at this time. Holdeman's successor was Taylor Temple, who bought the properrty about 1875, doing a large business for a number of years. He sold to D. J. Vanfossan, the latter afterward coming into possession of the business again. Emmet Winder, Wilson Ramsey, James Noling and Orin Harsh have also been Hanover liverymen, the latter with John E. McAllister as associate in business at the present time.
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HARNESS SHOPS.
Joseph Sultner was a harness maker and saddler in Hanover following war days, establishing a business while yet Jacob Lindesmith was here, later retiring from the work to take up the study of dentistry. Following Sultner came James Linn, who remained in business practically up to the time of his death in 1904, though four score years and more of age. In the more recent years Joseph Crubaugh also conducted harness trade and repair work in the town. R. R. Summers is the harness tradesman at this time.
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MARBLE CUTTERS.
A marble cutter named John Kemble established a monumental works in Hanover in 1864, conducting same for two or three years, when he sold to a man from Salineville, whose name cannot be recalled. From him it passed into the hands of Samuel Jackson, who remained in charge until within recent years. Samuel Moorehead engaged in this branch of work in Hanover also for a time. F. F. Bost has this line of trade in charge today.
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JEWELERS.
George W. Stratton began a watch and clock repairing business about the year 1885, and for some years his sign, a big watch, floated to the breeze.
In 1902, C. F. Kesselmire, of Salem, established a fine jewelry store in the village, doing a general repair business, but only conducted it for a few months, when he removed it to Sebring.TONSORIAL ARTISTS.
Ab Gray was the first knight of the razor and shears recalled to have established tonsorial parlors in Hanover, he being in business long before and up to the time of the war. Since his day we find in turn Albert McPherson, Thomas E. McPherson, John Williams, - Ashbrook, Mart Vernon, Jesse Vernon.
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FURNITURE DEALERS.
J. M. Hotchkiss and Alonzo Sinclair were furniture dealers in (Hanover during the latter seventies and early eighties, Sinclair later buying out the partner and conducting the business himself. For a time, along in the nineties, a furniture store was conducted by Chal. Anthony.
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FUNERAL DIRECTORS.
The first funeral director in Hanover was Herod B. Pearce. He was followed by J. B. McCrea, Erastus Eels, Hotchkiss & Sinclair, Alonzo Sincliar, George Brown, S. A. Henderson, Thurman Kentner. Brown and Henderson were each in business here at the same time. Brown and Kentner still remain. Of these Brown is perhaps the oldest funeral director of this day in the state, being 84 years of age, while Mr. Kentner is undoubtedly the youngest, being at this time (1908) but 23 years old. What is more remarkable in his case is the fact that he was established in business two years before he had reached his majority. Despite his early years, he enjoys a nice patronage and has entire confidence and respect of all.
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PHYSICIANS.
Of the list of physicians who have practiced their professions in Hanover other than Drs. J. J. Yates and James Robertson, priorly mentioned, were S. S. Robertson, S. J. Hole, G. W. Sanor, W. D. McCleery, L. S. Aspey, L. A. Connell, J. L. Herbert and A. S. McHenry, the two latter being the present physicians of the town.
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DENTAL SURGEONS.
The first dental surgeon in Hanover was Dr. Joseph Sultner, who left the harness bench in 1864 or 1865 to take up the study of the profession. He began the practice in the town, and ever resided therein.
Drs. L. O. Frantz and A. R. Liber were the next practicing dental surgeons for Hanover, the wife of the former being a Hanover Township resident by birth and nativity. Dr. Frantz practiced from to , when he moved to Alliance. Dr. Liber still remains._______________
PHOTOGRAPHERS.
Photography was never regularly established in Hanover, there being long interludes or periods between those who came on the scene with camera and chemicals. The first photographer for the village was Chalkley Milbourn, he taking up the work in 1854, not many years remote from the discovery of the art, and at a time when the necessary supplies cost a neat sum of money, his lens alone having cost him $160. Mr. Milbourn is yet living, and is one of the oldest disciples of Daguerre in the state.
Along in the sixties Arthur Delano engaged in photography in Hanover, carrying on the work for sometime, when he also retired.
Webster Welsh is the present picture taker of the village, he coming to the town in 1900.[Pg. 179]
PRINTING AND PAPERS.
The first man to engage in the art preservative in Hanover was Joel B. Taylor, he purchasing a small, second-hand job press from a man in Franklin township about the year 1877. Mr. Taylor was then in the 53rd year of his age, but pinned his faith on the proverb of Solomon, "Seest thou a man diligent in his business he shall stand before kings," in the mastery of the work. He did master the art, and from this press came the "Ohio Crowder," the only paper the village ever had. It was not a large sheet, to be sure, just what its name implied, but it attracted attention and met with encouragement. Some time later Mr. Tayler purchased a larger press, changed the name of paper to the "Home Visitor," and enlarged and improved! it to a most creditable degree, associating with him in its publication his son, A. W. Taylor, and established with the business a book store in connection. The son remained with the father about two years, when he retired to take up the study of medicine, the book store about this time being closed out. The father continued the paper to about 1888, when he sold to Roy Harris, of Salem. Mr. Harris published the paper from spring until fall, but not finding the vocation as remunerative as he had anticipated, returned to his readers the balance due on subscription and retired from the field.
In 1903 he formed a partnership with Ralph Mumford of Salineville, in the promotion of a paper there, moving his press, and issuing the Hanover Record from the Salineville office. The Salineville feature of the enterprise failed, and he returned to devote his entire attention to the Hanover work. In either 1904 or 1905 he discontinued the paper here, taking up the work at Carrollton.
A paper known as the Hanover Mirror was issued la 1879, and published somewhat irregularly up to 1881, its mission being wholly that of an advertising medium. In 1881 it was advanced to a monthly, correspondents being secured in neighboring towns to write the news from their localities for it, and a most creditable publication was thereby established. It was discontinued in 1884. J. B. Ray was manager of this paper, while Attorney A. V. Johnson had charge of its news and editorial construction.[Pg. 180]
TELEPHONES.
Telephones had their introduction into Hanover in 1895 or 1896, when a line was constructed connecting the village with Kensington, the terminus being the depot and G. A. Sheets' hardware store. The poles used in the building were oak saplings cut from the neighboring woodlands, while but one wire, and that of the common order, served to convey the sounds.
One day in the latter part of 1888 or ides of 1899, G. W. Sharp, former Hanover man, came to the village from his home in Salem, and in conversation with Bert Melbourne and F. D. Taylor, the matter of the telephone and the possibilities of a good line for the town was touched upon. Mr. Sharp promised assistance, with the result that manager of the Bell system at Salem was seen, and a franchise asked of council by the company and granted. A substantial line with copper wire was built to the village from Salem and the system installed with 26 phones.
The Eastern Ohio Telephone Co., an independent system, whose headquarters is at East Rochester, about this time also asked a franchise of council, looking toward the installing of their system, the same at first not meeting with favor, a preference being shown the Bell people. The later purchased the little Kensington-Hanover line and thus gained egress to the village. Since they were granted privilege to construct their lines, and now have also a substantial network of wire. In 1906 these people built a cross line north from Hanover intersecting that running east and west at New Garden central.
In 1905 the Winona Telephone Co., another branch of the Independent system, connected with the East Ohio at Hanover, their lines coming by way of Dungannon on the east, so that today no town has a better telephone connection and service.[Pg. 181]
DRUGGISTS
From the day when Hesten and Reeder were partners in the drug trade, the line is a long one. First we have the buying out by Mr. Heston of his partners, and carrying on the business for a time himself, later selling to E. L. Strohn. After a few months Heston buys the business back. He was succeeded by Lewis Milbourn and J. M. Hotchkiss. Hotchkiss in the course of time sells his interest to his business associate, he later selling to Stephen Keith. In 1869, E. L. Strohn became Keith's successor, and remained in charge for six years, when he sold to H. J. Haldeman. Haldeman sold to Sam Burson, who unfortunately was burned out September 11, 1885.
Just prior to the purchase of the store from Stephen Keith by E. L. Strohn in 1869, Dr. James Jackson established a second drug house in Hanover, this passing into the hands of Lewis Milbourn in 1883. Mr. Milbourn discontinued the business about 1890, when for a period the town was without a drug store. In 1894, T. D. Cross established a drug business in the village, and in 1898, Sam Burson, a former druggist of the town returned and also opened a store. Mr. Cross closed out in 1901 and moved to Minerva. Mr. Burson still remains. Dr. G. W. Sanor and Albert Lower opened a drug store in the town about 1880, but a year later this w^as destroyed by fire and never re-established._______________
HANOVER CORNET BAND
Hanover Village had a fine cornet band of eleven pieces under the leadership of Thos. Fox. The band was organized in the village in 1847, through the efforts of A. R. Arter and others. There were originally fifteen pieces, and in a brief space of time the Hanover band was a well drilled organization, whose fame extended east and west as far and farther than Buffalo and Chicago, whither it was frequently
called. The first band leader was Lewis Carr, who came to the town with a show and was induced to stay behind and take charge of the Hanover band. He continued to serve as such for several years, and when he was absent his place was filled by Lucian Shoemaker.[Pg. 182]
THOUGHTLESSNESS.
They say the world is round, and yet
I often think it square;
So many little hurts we get
From corners here and there.
But one sad truth in life I found
While journeying east and west
The only folks we really wound
Are those we love the best.
We flatter those we scarcely know —
We please the fleeting guest,
And deal full many a thoughtless blow
To those who love us best.
_______________There is so much bad in the best of us,
And so much good in the worst of us,
That it scarcely behooves any of us
To talk about the rest of us.
_______________This cold world we are living in
Is mighty hard to beat;
We get a thorn with every rose —
But ain't the roses sweet?[Pg. 183]
CIRCUS AND OPERA.
In days when circus and menagerie managements traveled by road there was no better show town anywhere than Hanover, all the big shows of the time locking with favor on the village as a place wherein to pitch their tents. Every year saw its aggregation of grizzlies, lions, tigers, giraffes, elephants and funny clowns in Hanover. In 1864, following the rebellion, when the boys of the 115th O. V. I. returned, Dan Rice, the greatest showman of his time, exhibited here. John Robinson was here with his shows two or three times, as was also Van Amburg. Yankee Robinson and the May Be & Cross Be shows, popular in their day and generation, were also here. It was not unusual for a show management to sell from 2,000 to 2,500 tickets for the exhibit of the day and 2,000 for that of the night.
The town hall was built about 1883, the second story being arranged for the opera, numerous excellent troupes appearing before its footlights. The hall was dedicated by that popular man of the stage, Felix A. Vincent, assisted by a talented company of actors.
James S. Garside, the Hanover township boy, who has achieved considerable prominence as an actor, and who has appeared on the stage in almost every state of the union, has greeted fine audiences here upon several occasions, both with professional talent and with local companies while on a visit to his old Hanover home.[Pg. 184]
BOOT AND SHOE DEALERS.
William L. Parthe, Hanover's boot and shoe dealer prior, during and immediately following the Civil War, left the village in either 1867 or 1868, and about this time we find Henry Keith and Joseph Heston carrying on similar enterprise.
John B. Speidel was a shoemaker, plying his awls and waxed ends in Hanover also at this time, and in 1867 or 1868, we find him branching out and carrying a stock of ready-made footwear, finally extensively engaging in the trade and continuing up to 1894, when he was succeeded by his son, D. H. Speidel, he still carrying a complete line of stock.
Thomas Vernon, along in the '70's, had an excellent shoe store in Hanover, his successor being William Moore. During later years Forest Koffel, Faloon & Melbourne and H. C. Button also conducted shoe store enterprises.
In 1907, L. F. Ling opened a shoe house in the village, and carries a nice line of stock.
James Gallaher was also during his life one of the old line shoemakers of Hanover.
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GUNSMITH.
William Johnson, a skilled gunsmith, came to Hanover an established a business during the winter of 1864 and 1865. He continued the work practically up to the time of death, March 19, 1885. He died at the age of 71 years.
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BLACKSMITHS.
Hanover for many years had two well established smithy stands, each enjoying a splendid trade. Among the long line of smiths for the town were David Johnson, William Lockard, Walter Lockard, Joseph Kreusch, Wesley Fox, Samuel Fox, Jasper Johnson, Robert Campbell, Wilson Ramsey, F. J. Davis and A. H. Hoffman.
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HARDWARE, STOVES AND TINWARE.
In about 1870 William Lawson and Aaron Derhammer opened a general hardware, the first ever in the village, nothing in the way of hardware other than the shelf goods kept by other merchants having priory been handled, the people hitherto going to New Garden for their needs in this line. The firm's successors have been G. W. Yant, Abe Shively, G. A. Sheets and C. E. Sinclair. Shively also handled stoves and tinware.
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COOPER SHOP.
The making of barrels and casks, one of the obsolete industries of the little towns in times past, was for many years a thriving industry in Hanover. Two shops were maintained. Alex McKee was the last of the coopers, his shop being operated about 1870.
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FEED AND GRAIN HOUSE.
The making of barrels and casks, one of the obsolete industries of the little towns in times past, was for many years a thriving industry in Hanover. Two shops were maintained. Alex McKee was the last of the coopers, his shop being operated about 1870.
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SECRET SOCIETIES OF HANOVER.
_______________F. & A. M.
Free and Accepted Masons was organized Oct. 21, 1868, with ten charter members; at this time (1908) has a membership of 69.
Eastern Star, ladies' auxiliary of the Masonic lodge, organized Oct. 25, 1905, with 25 charter members, at the present time (1908) has 55 members._______________
JUNIOR ORDER AMERICAN MECHANICS.
A lodge of this society was instituted in Hanover in April of 1889 and for a time flourished to a remarkable degree, having about 80 names at one time upon its membership roll. It passed into history the latter part of 1894. It was known as Garfield Council and was organized with 46 charter members, A. E. Winder being its first councillor, A. V. Johnson recording secretary and F. M. Milbourn financial secretary.
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DENNISON POST NO. 251, G. A. R.
The institution of the order of the Grand Army of the Republic in Hanover dates back to November of 1864, following the return or home-coming of the boys of Company C, 143d O. V. I., of which A. R. Arter was captain. All became charter members of the lodge. It continued up to the spring of 1866, when it disbanded. In 1868 it was reorganized, among its list of charter members being J. B. Taylor, J. B. Ray, Samuel Rhodes, Daniel Burt, Job Reeder, B. T. Norris, Henry Weaver and J. G. Carrothers. It has held its charter from that day to the present, it now having a membership of fifteen; the officers being as follows:
Commander—T. C. Milbourn.
Vice Commander—G. F. Copeland.
Junior Vice Commander—Henry Weaver.
Officer of the Day—Elwood Miller.
Quartermaster—J. M. Hotchkiss.
Adjutant—Webster Welsh.
Sentinel—John Stambaugh.
At one time this lodge had a membership of about 60, but a withdrawal of a number in 1878 or 1879 to organize a new lodge at Lynchburg materially weakened the order.[Pg. 187]
KNIGHTS OF THE MACCABEES.
The order of the Knights of the Maccabees was instituted April 19, 1889 with the following officers:
Past Commander, G. A. Sheets; Commander, Charles Wernet; Record Keeper, D. H. Speidel._______________
L. O. T. M.
The order of Lady Maccabees came into being January 29, 1902, the following being its first officers:
Past Commander—Alice Martin.
Commander—Josephine Aspey.
Lieutenant Commander—Alvaretta Swearingen.
Record Keeper—Rosa E. Anthony.
Finance Keeper—Eliza McCleery.
Chaplain—Emma E. Winder.
Sergeant at Arms—Catherine Hanselman.
Master at Arms—Maria Sinclair.
Sentinel—Rosetta F. Reeder.
Picket—Georgia Henderson.
The order today has a membership of 33, Mrs. Lizzie Wernet being commander and Mrs. Alice Martin record keeper._______________
INDEPENDENT ORDER OF ODD FELLOWS.
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Hanover is about 597 feet above Lake Erie, and is 1180 feet above sea level.
Mr. Jack Henry has a genuine Martin Luther Bible, two hundred and eighty-eight years old.
Herod Pearce, the first undertaker that we can learn of, followed this business for many years, the price then paid for a coffin was $1.00 a foot.
David Miller, Ellwood Miller's grandfather, wanted some pepper to put in sausage, and had to go to Lisbon to get it. It took one bushel of wheat to get one pound of pepper.
Thomas Richards built the house where James Linn harnessmaker, lived. Before his buying, it was used by Lawrence Ling as a hotel and bar.
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NO SECTS IN HEAVEN
Talking of sects till late one eve,
Of the various doctrines the saints believe,
That night I stood in a troubled dream,
By the side of a darkly flowing stream.
And a "Churchman" down to the river came.
When I heard a strange voice call his name.
"Good father, stop; when you cross this tide.
You must leave your robes on the other side."
But the aged father did not mind;
And his long gown floated out behind,
As down the stream his way he took,
His pale hand clasping his gilt-edged book.
"I'm bound for heaven; and when I'm there,
I shall want my book of Common Prayer;
And though I put on a starry crown,
I shall feel quite lost without my gown."
Then he fixed his eyes on the shining track.
But his gown was heavy and held him back.
And the poor old father tried in vain
A single step in the flood to gain.
I saw him again on the other side,
But his silk gown floated on the tide;
And no one asked, in that blissful spot.
Whether he belonged to "the Church" or not.
Then down to the river a Quaker strayed;
His dress of a somber hue was made;
"My coat and hat must be all of gray;
I cannot go any other way."
Then he buttoned his coat straight up to his chin,
And staidly, solemnly waded in.
And his broad-brimmed hat he pulled down tight
Over his forehead so cold and white.
But a strong wind carried away his hat;
A moment he silently sighed over that;
And then as he gazed to the further shore.
The coat slipped off and was seen no more.
As he entered heaven, his suit of gray
Went quietly sailing away, away;
And none of the angels questioned him
About the width of his beaver's brim.[Pg. 190]
Next came Dr. Watts with a bundle of Psalms
Tied nicely up in his aged arms,
And hymns, as many, a very wise thing,
That the people in heaven "all round" might sing.
But I thought that he heaved an anxious sigh,
As he saw that the river ran broad and high,
And looked rather surprised as one by one
The Psalms and Hymns in the wave went down.
And after him with his MSS.,
Came Wesley, the pattern of godliness.
But he cried, "Dear me, what shall I do?
The water has soaked them through and through.
And there on the river, far and wide.
Away they went down the swollen tide;
And the saint, astonished, passed through alone.
Without his manuscripts, up to the throne.
Then gravely walking, two saints by name,
Down to the stream together came;
But as they stopped at the river's brink,
I saw one saint from the other shrink.
"Sprinkled or plunged, may I ask you, friend,
How you attained to life's great end?"
"Thus, with a few drops on my brow."
"But I have been dipped, as you'll see me now,
And I really think it will hardly do,
As I'm 'close communion,' to cross with you;
You're bound, I know, to the realms of bliss,
But you must go that way and I'll go this."
Then straightway plunging with all his might.
Away to the left—his friend to the right.
Apart they went from this world of sin,
But at last together they entered in.
And now, when the river was rolling on,
A Presbyterian church went down;
Of women there seemed an innumerable throng,
But the men I could count as they passed along.
And concerning the road they could never agree,
The old or the new way, which- it should be,
Nor even a moment paused to think
That both would lead to the river's brink.[Pg. 191]
And sound of murmuring long and loud,
Came ever up from the moving crowd:
"You're in the old way and I'm in the new;
That is the false and this is the true;" —
Or, "I'm in the old way, and you're in the new;
That is the false and this is the true."
But the brethren only seemed to speak;
Modest the sisters walked, and meek.
And if ever one of them chanced to say
What troubles she met with on the way.
How she longed to pass to the other side.
Nor feared to cross over the swelling tide,
A voice arose from the brethren then,
"Let no one speak but the 'holy men;'
For have ye not heard the words of Paul,
'Oh, let the women keep silence all?'"
I watched them long in my curious dream.
Till they stood by the borders of the stream;
Then, just as I thought, the two ways met;
But all the brethren were talking yet.
And would talk on till the heaving tide
Carried them over, side by side —
Side by side, for the way was one;
The toilsome journey of life was done;
And all who in Christ the Saviour died
Came out alike on the other side.
No forms or crosses or books had they;
No gowns of silk or suits of gray;
No creeds to guide them or MSS.;
For all had put on Christ's righteousness.—Selected.
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