The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1889-06-05

plies, implements etc., and In consequence
the town receives the patronage Of the
farmers for many miles around. II Is
irst-class point for manufacturing indust-
ries and those established here, are in a
nourishing and prosperous condition.
The Bennett Bros, have perhaps the
most extensive industry in the place and
the products Of their factory reach all
parts Of the country. The manufacture
OF lumber and articles of wood is largely
represented and all are enjoying high
degree Of prosperity. The town rests on
a stratum Of firstclass clay, for the man
ufaciure Of tile and brick and this interest
Is OF large importance to the town. Nat
ural gas has also been discovered in small
quantities and isa possible resources of
unknown value.
DESCRIPTION.
Wellington is situated in the center of
one of the most fertile and highly cult
waited agricultural districts in Ohio, at the
junction of the @. q. G. & l. and W.& L.
f. railways, on the high lands bordering
the left bank Of Wellington creek, small
tributary Of Black river. II is beautifully
laid out on undulatlng ground, which lies
twenty feet above the bed of the creek,
securing the town the advantages of a
good system Of drainage. This feature
contributes to the health Of the place, and
towns are so favorably located in this
regard. The town was laid out with
broad streets, which are now lined with
beautiful maple trees, which are so large
and numerous as 10 give the town the
appearance Of a continuous grove. A
nice park containing about two acres OF
ground joins the north side OF the square.
The principal business streets are Main,
running north and south, and Liberty,
running east and west, which cross each
other at the northwest corner of the
square. These streets present a scene Of
busy activity at all times, and are built
up In the vicinity Of the square by many
fine business blocks, which will receive
more particular mention, further on
stretching away from the center in all
directions are seen rows Of large and
costly Residences surrounded with shade
trees, and ornamental lawns and giving
evidence, In the taste exhibited In their
surroundings, Of being the houses Of q
cultured and wealthy people. The most
conspicuous public buildings near the
square, are the Town Hall. containing the
opera hall having seating capacity for
twelve hundred people, and various other
rooms for public purposes; and the
Methodist church large and imposing
edifce. The town hall was built in 1885
at a cost Of $4,000 and in size and archi.
lecture Is very creditable to the place.
Further south is seen the Congregational
church an elegant and commodious
structure, and still further south the
High School building standing In the CEN
Ter Of large park, is q conspicuous figure
IN the landscape. rHu .t
The town as whole impresses the OBJ
server as being the abode OF prosperous
and cultured population. The school
building and churches are an index to the
intelligence and morality OF the town as
the handsome residences are Of the wealth
and refinement of the people.
THE CHURCHES
have been cherished institutions, with the
people Of Wellington from the beginning,
and In their expenditures Of money in
Public and private Improvements. Their
temples Of Worship stand forth with
prominence. The Methodist and Con.
gregationallsis, occupied the field at near
ly the same date, 1894, and the Disciples
followed in 1858. The Baptist and
Catholics also have societies atthis time.
The Methodist and Congregational church
buildings, are each costly and handsome
structures, an ornament 10 the town and
would reflect credit upon the best cities
Of the country. The other church ediaces,
though not so imposing in appearance,
are nevertheless comfortable and COM
modious buildings. All are under the
charge Of resident pastors, the Rev. W. G..
Dawson officiating at the Methodist
church, Rev. s. d. Gammell at the Coug1
Rev. O. O. Erwin at the Baptist, Rev
Dabney at the Disciple and Father Deneny
at the Catholic. The churches ARE well
attended and are powerful factors In the
social and moral progress Of the COM
munity
SOCIETIES.
The following secret societies, are rep
resented in large lodges aud associations; !;
Grand Army Of the Republic, Free and
Accepted Masons, Odd Fellows, Royal
Arcanum, Chosen Friends, Knights Of
Honor, Daughters OF Rebekah, Womens
felif Corps and Sons Of Veterans The
purposes Of all these societies are social
and benevolent, and by bringing together
the people In social communion for good
purposes. They promote that sympathy
and good feeling that tends to render
society pleasant and contributes to make
the town desirable place Of residence.
THE SCHOOLS
Have from the beginning been the special