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��HISTORY or RICHLAND COUNTY.

��term, history of philosophy, evidences of Ghris- tianity, natural theology, Grreek Testament, Butler's Analogy.

Composition throughout the course.

Philosophical Course — This is designed for those who wish to prepare themselves for some special department in science. The study of Greek and a part of Latin omitted, and an additional number of scientific studies added. Prominence is given to modern languages.

Normal Department — This course is fully as complete as found in other commercial colleges, with a shorter course for farmers, teachers, mechanics, etc.

The preparatory- department is similar to those in other first-class colleges.

Among the distinguishing features found in the first circular issued are :

1. It is thoroughly Christian, but not sec- tarian.

2. Combines the most liberal course of study with the least expense.

3. It inculcates the spirit of plainness and economy in dress ; aiming to adorn the mind and character more than the body.

4. Its location is unrivaled in advantages.

The government is mild and firm ; the stu- dents are taught as much as possible to govern themselves. Tuition, $30 per year in advance. Boarding from $1 to $2 per week. The Faculty, at present, consists of Elder S. J. Sharp, A. M., President and Professor of Mental and Moral Science ; L. Huber, A. M., Professor of Greek and Modern Languages ; J. E. Stubbs, A. M., Professor of Greek Language and Literature ; David Bailey, A. M., Professor of Mathematics ; Jacob Keino, Ph. B., Professor of Natural Sciences ; F. P. Foster, Superintendent of the Commercial Department ; J. E. Ewing, In- structor in Music.

At present (February, 1880). 140 students are enrolled.

There are eleven churches in Ashland, viz., Methodist, Presbyterian, English Lutheran,

��German Lutheran, German Reformed, Disciple, Baptist, ITnited Brethren, Albright, St. Ed- ward's Catholic and Dunkard.

As has been mentioned, the Presbyterians were organized in Hopewell Church, which was transferred to Ashland in 1837 ; a building of stone having been erected here in 1836. This building stood until 1879, when it was taken away, and the present beautiful brick erected at a cost of $20,000.

The Methodist Church was organized about 1828, and a stone church erected which was afterward purchased by the county and used as a court house until the present bviildings were erected on its site. The present brick church, on the corner of Third and Church streets, was commenced in 1848, and completed in 1858 ; and cost $4,000 or $5,000. Present member- ship about four hundred.

The English Lutheran was organized about 1835 by Rev. F. J. Ruth, now an aged citizen of Gallon, Ohio. The present brick edifice is located on Third street, and cost about $3,000. Present membership, 250. The society con- templates erecting a new church building during the year 1880.

The Baptist Church was organized in 1860, by eleven persons. Its membership is now about thirty. First Pastor was Rev. I. N. Car- man. They erected a frame building soon after organization that cost about $1,500.

Disciple Church organized by John Rigdon in 1824. Their frame church building on Orange street was erected in 1842, and cost about $1,500.

German Lutheran organized in 1872, about which time they also erected a brick church on jMain street, at a cost of $4,000. Present mem- bership about one hundred.

The German Reformed was organized, and the building erected about the same time (1872). The building is frame, and cost about $2,500. Membership about sixt3\

The United Brethren Church was organized about 1872, by Rev. Mr. Moody, and a frame

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