The Huntington Herald from Huntington, Indiana • Page 53

Matthew Dungan and wife, 'Hannah JV (Barker) Dungan, were representa tlTe early settlers In the sftutheastern pert o( Huntington township Id what afterward came to be known as the Pleasant Grove neighborhood' The same originated with the founding of the Pleasant Grore church and school The Dungans were really dlstLagnish ed In one respect, which was the genealogical line of which they were on both sides of the if Settler In Iluntinston Tounsliip ANCESTRY EXTENDS BACK HUNQ REDS OF YEARS IN ENtt LISH HISTORY house of Dungans and Backers. Print ed Tolumes showing the family ances try. extending back centuries into ropean nobility. Is twite unusual il among earlr settlers in general The data shows the Dungan family llheage extending back to King George II of Enrland. Moreover, in 1637.

Wil liam Dungan married Frances Latham, whon ancestry, la shown by the printed page to so back to Charlemagne In seventh century. One of the vol 'tunes of family' history, shows a full page engraving of the catties of Cas Ueton, county otlCildare, datln back to 1771, the palatial structure having been designated in the caption' as. the seat of the Dungan family. When John C. Altmon and parti toued Eu rope they pall a visit to this castle at Castleton snd secured, some souv enlrs of the place, among them a cane which Mr.

Altman presented to Zack T. Dungan) of this city, son or Mat thew Dungan find wife. From the printed matter preserved iby the Dungans it is revealed mat tne Rev. Thomas Dungan came across to 'America in the seventeenth century and settled in Bucks county, from (which locality his two sons, Joseph and Thomas Dungan. enlisted in the Ui; Revolutionary war and occupied places "of rank.

Matthew Dungan, primarily the subject of this sketch, was born In But ler county. Ohio: of Zacharlah and Prudencn (Durbln) seven yt of age Matthew came wich his parents to Fayette county Indiana, where the family was ovflrukaa by a fieep sorrow in death' ftTtMwlfe and mother, also a' little brother ol Mattrw who fell Into the While rir tr and drowned. The brother was eit vuna oat und. his home with a Presbyterian minister and fam Uy 'In which the' boy remained until reaching the age of eighteen. they had two sisters, Ruth, and Catherine.

In 1815 Matthew's fallier, Zachar tab Dungan, rode horseback to Hunt jngton county with a tie of finding employment During his stay he en tered into a contract to clear forty acres of timber Jand in the Fulton neighborhood in his township. He returned to Fayette count? and In the early spring, moved his 'family. Including the son Matthew, into a little log cabin on the land ho agreed to clear. It is known as the George Fttlton land. jThla a short prior, to the exodus' of the Miami Indians Kah as.

Matthew Dungan, later In life entertained children by telling of Bee tog White Loon and his band of followers, as well as other redskin bands, passing over the old trail leading eastward quite near the Dungan cabin. There was much visiting back and forth between Indian bands of the Salamonle and Wabash villages and their dusky kindred of Rock Creek, where the small stream joined the Wabash and where the rovern tnent had a mill operated for the Mlamls. The aged Mr. Duncan said White Loon and his followers would drink it the sulphur spring near tb Dungan cabin, believing the water con tained medicinal properties of great 1 Value In Dromotinc tha heilth of '4 those who drank of It They1 would fill vessels with the water and ior lages. The trail through woods remained risible 'fori many years, Jn places on account ol the depression maae by tne hoots of me rloni.

rne spring referred to lntattor yaali supplied the Pleasant Qrove Bchool' children with water, Before his marriage, Matthew, Dungan was employed ior a while at the old Vermillion "corn cracker" mill lo cated at the forks of the Wabash. He likewise had practical experience in) canal navigation, since he drove dories which pulled the packet boat 1 transporting passengers and the Unlt i id States mall Father Dungan's trip each day was from Huntington to La gro and return, the horses these! fast boats not overtaxed with many 4 miles, at a time, but. required to step along on the trot a portion of jthe time, men allowed to feed and rest before the return trip. On December 19, 1862, Matthew Dungan married Hannah J. Barker, the daughter of Dr.

Thomas and Elizabeth Barker, who had migrated here pom Wayne county. The doctor practiced medicine, but the neighborhood being sparsely settled, when not employed professionally, he worked at the trade of a carpenter. He helped build the first bridge that ppanced the Wsbssh on the Etna road, the structure having stood" some Tods down stream, from the present bridge site, tn those days only four families con imutea me neignborbopd when the' Barkers and Dungans, jme. Thex were the Lengel, Gesaman, Branyan and Fulton families After his marriage, Matthew Dun lai purchued. a farm of hln own, Which Is now owned by Art Garietson, 1 grandson of Matthew Dungan.

Mr. Oarretson's mother was, Lo B. Dungan, who married Oliver Garret ion. Other; children Matthew ,4 Dungan family were Mary wife of Wtn. F.

Fulton, and Zack T. Dunzan. I the attorney, who was once Hunting ton's mayor and in later years served i Be state as clerk of the supreme tourt It is said kthat the enior Mi Dun fan was fond of music and played the riolln at social gatherings when a roung man. He was likewise talont id in vocal music and for "years led the; singing the Pleasant Grove diurch. The violin; ne played is now owned the son, and is a treasured keirloom on account of its age and Ownership in the family for tenera Jon.

The instrument Is. at least 120 fears old and was once the property if James Dungan, great grandfather Huntington County 'Pioneers pf 7.. T. Duncan. hi Mollle Sellers Robert Day Matthew Dungan was a man ol slight built and not very rugged ln hfialth.

MiffArinff for vpara from a THE HUNTINGTON HERALD mm Elizabeth: Engleman DAY CITY HEAD SIXTEEN YEARS Samuel F. Day was mayor of Hunt lngton, covering a total of sixteen years, his first election to that office having been In 1865. One of his early steps, in the way of municipal Im provement was to place streets and walks to an established grade. Prior to this walks on a certain street would not level up with Intersecting walks on other streets, requiring from one to three or four steps. Ne was a mem' ber of the school board when the Cent ral school building was Soon after coming here he belonged to the county agricultural association.

His political alliance was with the Democratic party. His fraternal relations were with the Masons in which he held membership with the Knights Templar. Mri Day was born at Frank lin Mills, Ohio, Max 30, 1927. When a boy ho became a boatman on the Cleveland and Pittsburgh canal, con tinuing until 1847'when he was made captain. This led to his navigation on the Wabash and Erie canal between Toledo and bafayette.

In 1850 he re turned to Franklin Mills and conduct ed a hotel. It was there he married Editha Hotchklss, the date having been September, 1551. To this union eight children were born. His second marriage was to Phoebe Thlrkleld, of Huntington, In 1896. Samuel Day' continuous residence In Huntington dated from 1861, when he came here stomach ailment He fal'ed to pass and embarked in the livery, business the physical examination when he at tempted to enter the Civil; War, but served his country at home 'In acting as assistant provost inarshal and looking after draft enforcement.

He was a devout member of the United Brethren church and belonged to the I. O. O. becoming a charter member of Lafontaine lodge of that order. He died at the age of 53 in the year of 1885.

His wife was more rebust In health and lived until' 1915, reaching the ripe age of eighty seven years. 1 1 i 'i. ii i in which he continued to engage until the end of his life, which was on May 28, Changed by Chemicah Homogenized milk Is milk that has been mechanically treated In such manner as to alter its physical prop ertles with particular reference to the condition and appearance of fat globules. FOLLOW, his example and youU wear his satisfied smile. Phone us your order and get your coal now at low prices.

Save money, save worry be prepared. TIIADK Jj MAJr Be Comfortable This Winter Burn ANCHOR The Furnace Coal 1 3 1 u. I 11 1 irll EXPOriEHT OF UVI THEOBY David Oliver Dally was an able ex ponent of law, a brilliant orator and equipped with a classical scholarship in which he was thorough and master ful. His alma mater was the old As bury university, now DePauw. His birthplace was Greensburg, in 1829.

While In teaching school at Jefferson vllle he met and married Miss Anna A. Eaken. The Hi Vauc pice rom $1.29 two came to Huntington In Two daughters, Luella C. and Margaret, were born to Mr. and Mrs.

Dally, the former surviving at this time, the widow of Samuel M. Sayler. Such was Mr. Daily's success as an orator that he was overtaxed In attempting to fill engagements. He died at the early age of thirty eight years.

Deaths Classified The public health service ssys that all deaths from dlsesses are spoken of as) natural causes of death. Other cauces of death are those resulting i from accident or violence. "Cheu SfiQO torn Ago? 'J. game resembling chess was played In India over 6,000 yesrt ego. It spread Into Perils snd Arabia and was brought Into Spain by the Arabs In the Eighth century.

The nam Is derived from the Persian shahmat, checkmatt or' king confounded. Mentor Maga Good in Misfortune Obstscles create character and misfortune often shnrpens latent genius. D. W. Cnthell.

Earliest Form of Crezd When breed was first made, scl was probably the only other InsreJl ent used besides the flour and wstei as there was no baking powder, an! yeast was not nsed ontfl brewing beer from germinated barley bad bs come known. The Egyptians had pea fected both baking and brewing 1X01 years before the beginning of th Christian era. Valuable Discovery Dr. Constantino Fablberg and Dr. Ira Remsen discovered coal tar de rlvatlves In 187B.

ti ti.l r.a r. U.C.B. KHAKI PANTS Full cut, double flap pocketfast dyed Khaki pants. 'Good weight and cut like dress pants. Buying power price $1.29 U.CB.

BARKER BRAND DRESS SHOES Men's full grain calf skin dress shoes. Fine workmanship and best materials only used. A home product of merit $190 $5.90 tl rtl sssT iiilPi I Bill ss r'i 7W 'tl Wi IsEm VM Lb rrice Svawf fw a a a a Home Owvied move Organized Buying1 Power of a large group of Indiana Home owned stores' gives us the power, as one of them, to equal price, quality and workmanship of any organization. We believe every fair minded man or woman would rather trade at a store where money and investments remain in the town and county they are spentin. This store and its personel live in Huntington, own homes here, pay taxes and improvements to keep up the community.

We do not believe that for this reason alone that we deserve your continued patronage, but because our prices, quality; and service are on a par with any. The United ClotltimS Bu U.CB. WORK SHIRTS rrr 79c U.CB. WORK SOX Good heavy cotton yarn seamless 1 work eox. Mixed colors.

Full sizes and lengths. 12c 3 for 35c U.CB. COVERALLS Large cut, easy to get in and out of. Hickory etripe. A garment sold at much price.

Buying power price $1.90 IT mm vjers, Fine count Blue Bell Chambray, full cut body and extra long in length. A continuous sleeve opening double shoulder and back. 'f A collar that fits and a color that, stays. Sold at our buying power priced at A HOME OWNED STORE ittfiftiemrtntitffittttfiff(fi I nc. Is an organization of Home Owned Stores who have conceived the idea of buying, in large quantities for a saving to the public.

Each merchant owns his own store, but buying is done collectively and money kept in the ompare Our Values and Prices U.C.B. OVERALLS A fuU cut 220, White Back Denirri, tnpple stitched, large awinging front and hip pockets, pencil and rule pocket, bar tacked at points needed, hammer loop on legi Sold at our buying power priced at i U.C.B. WORK PANTS teifel Stripe Pantex Work Trousers. A recognized value among men who know. Full cut, well made, two flap button hip pockets, large belt loops and suspender buttons.

Sold at our buying power priced at $1.69 U.CB. DRESS SOX Fine combed cotton dress sox in black tan or grey. All sizes from 9 to 12. 150 2 for 25c u.CB.' GOAT SKIN GLOVES Napa goats. Canvas Gloves, 8 oz.

quality, purt white 10c.