This town is a "fiat" of the railway system of Iowa. It was laid out by Messrs. Enos Blair and Abraham W. Adolf September 12, 1865, and a few months before completion of the Mississippi & Missouri Railway to this point. These gentlemen had meditated laying out a town a little further east, but when the railway company named the point Kellogg, and designated it as a station on the line, Messrs. Blair and Adair laid out a small plat and had it recorded as Jasper City. Soon afterward, a post office was established, on which was bestowed the name of Kimball. Thus the town was for a short time known by three names.

The track of the railroad reached here in the Spring of 1866, and passenger trains began to run soon after. The terminus remained here almost a year, which enabled the town to realize a considerable growth, in spite of the fact that many who came here were rather distrustful as to the intentions of the railway company, and hence the buildings erected were of a very temporary character -- mere shanties that could be torn down and removed at brief notice. The only building deserving of the name erected during 1866 was that owned by Mr. Downing, now property of the M.E. Church of Kellogg, and used for the parsonage.

During the Summer and Fall of 1866, Benjamin Manning started a tavern, Blair & Adair and A. Collins started stores, and Samuel Rich a blacksmith shop. The latter was the Postmaster, and used to take the mail around to the people in his hat. A.J. Fish and Dick Wood started saloons. Those living in Kellogg during the Winter of 1866-67, in addition to the names given above were William Vaughan, Robert Ludwick, J.W. Maynard, Samuel Rich, _____ Coony (a lawyer), Lewis Clark, Fred. G. Downing, John Matthews (a butcher), George Laird, W.R. Reynolds, E.L. Keagy, James McCully, Thad. Woods, Captain Atwater, Barney Curtis, Patrick McGuire, and perhaps three or four others. Nearly all had families.

The first birth in the town was probably that in the family of William Vaughan, in the Winter of 1866-7. The babe only lived about six months.

The first marriage was that of William Patten and Mollie Winters, some time in 1867.

The first sermon preached was at the depot building, late in 1866, by Rev. Mr. Spooner, a United Brethren minister. The next to preach was Rev. Mr. Eaton, a Universalist. Soon after, Rev. Mr. Longshore, another United Brethren preacher, came. A society of this faith was organized, but it became extinct in the course of a year or two.

The people in 1867 joined together and erected a church building. This was purchased by the Congregational Society in 1868, and in the Winter of 1868-69 it was rented by the school district. Here a school was taught by J.H.F. Balderson.

MUNICIPAL.

The town of Kellogg was made a municipality in, 1874 by a vote of its prople. The first Coucil organized March 16, 1874, and was made up as follows; J.H.F. Balderson, Mayor; W.J. Hayward, Philip Shoemaker, I.L. Patton, L.W. Davis, S.B. Lyday, Trustees; J.B. Burton, Recorder; F. Clawson, Marshal and Street Commissioner. At the first meeting, two ordinaces were passed, one to restrain swine from running at large, and the other to regulate auction sales.

J.H.F. Bladerson was Mayor and J.G. Redman was Recorder in 1875; L.W. Davis, Mayor, and J.G. Redman, Recorder in 1876; I.L. Patton, Mayor, and N.C. McBeth, Recorder in 1877.

The present officers are I.L. Patton, Mayor; William D. De Late, Recorder; J.G. Redman, H.M. Cox, J.R. Smith, R.J. Stanley, Charles Bobzin, Trustees; R,J. Fish, Assessor; S. Condon, Marshal and Street Commissioner.

EDUCATIONAL.

The Independent District of Jasper City was organized May 25, 1868, with S.C. Monett, President of the Board; L. Foote, Vice President; W.D. Monett, Secretary; Enos Blair, Treasurer; Thomas, Wingate, Carlton Brailey, J.E. Fisher, Directors.

June 8th, a special election was held, at which time it was voted to build a school house, and to issue bonds for the purpose. A 10-mill tax was ordered as a construction fund. The District sbout the same time arranged with the Congregational society for the use of its building for a school room until the house could be built.

In March, 1859, another 10-mill tax was voted. September 24th, the President was ordered to procure specifications for a school building, and on the 28th the contract for the edifice was let to George W. Fernald for $3,225, to be completed December 15th. The building was occupied for school puposes about New Year's, 1870, the teachers being J.H.F. Bladerson and Miss Keys.

The wing was built in 1874 by W.S. Pringle, and cost $1,475.

The School Board 1878 is as follows: J.G. Redman, John Mooers, I.L. Patton, C.M. Golden, John B. Burton, S.S. Patterson, Directors; J.H.F. Balderson, Secretary; Joseph Brailey, Treasurer.

The corps of teachers for the school year of 1878-9, is as follows: Martin E. Rudolph, Principal; B.B. Burton, Third Room; Maggie Lindley, Second Room; Anne Paine, Primary.

In 1877, the number of pupils in the district was as follows: Boys, 124; girls, 140; but in 1878 a curious change had taken place, the number of boys being 150; girls, 135.

KELLOGG CORNET BAND.

This band was orgainzed in 1875. There has been but little change in its membership, which is now as follows: H.M. Cox and W.W. Hollingsworth, Leaders and E Flats; Chalres Bobzin, First B Flat; T.G. Dow and Willie Adair, Second B Flat; Fred Timm, First Alto; G. Vanderlinden, Second Alto; J.E. Fisher, Baritone; William Simpson, Tenor; T.C. Burchard, Tuba; G.W. Condon, Bass Drum; G.W. Floor, Snare Drum.

CHURCHES.

Methodist Episcopal. - The first class of the M. E. Church was formed at Kellogg in 1866, and was composed of William Vaughan and his wife Melinda, and Elijah Cowles. Mrs. Mary Cowles and daughter Elizabeth joined on probation at the same time. Soon after this, Mr. and Mrs. Fouts settled at Kellogg and joined the class. The first preaching was by Rev. Mr. Moore, of Grinnell Circuit.

The Pasters since the formation of the society have been Rev. Messrs. Wright, C.W. Shaw, J.S. Rankin, R.J. Kenyon, G.M. Coates, Cyrus Morey and ____ Reynolds.

A revival effort was made in the Winter of 1866-7, by means of which a considerable addition was made to the membership.

The society erected its house of worship in 1868, at the cost of $2,700. Its size is 32x50, and it has a small bell. The parsonage was bought in 1866, at a cost of $750.

The Stewards of the Church are J.M. Ferguson and Philip Shoemaker.

The Trustees are J.M. Ferguson, Philip Shoemaker, D.L. Lawson, George Crandal, William Vaughan and Joseph Rabbitt. Trustees of the parsonage: Martin Shoffner, John Burden, Robert Wilson, J.M. Ferguson, William Callason.

D.L. Lawson is Superintendent of the Sabbath school; Dr. Moxley, Assistant; Miss Emma Stanley, Librarian; Mrs. Patterson, Organist. There are seven teachers, and the average attendance of pupils is about seventy-five.

Christian or Disciples. - This Church was first organized at Saum's school house in Buena Vista, three miles north of Kellogg, June 26, 1870, with sixteen members. The first officers were: Jesse Reed, Luther Foot, G.W. Close, Elders; S.A. Saum, Robert Ludwick, Deacons.

The ministers have been Elders T.F. Brown, Ellis and J.E. Gaston. The present Paster is Elder Dyer.

The society removed to Kellogg in 1875, and a house of worship was erected in the Spring of 1877, at a cost of $1,500, with dimensions of 38x45 feet. It was dedicated June 23, 1877.

The society now has seventy-five members.

J.B. Burton is Superintendent of the Sunday school; J.M. Kirk, Assistant; Mrs. S.A. Saum, Treasurer. The average number of pupils attending is fifty-four, instructed by six teachers.

Catholic. - There is a small organization of this faith at Kellogg, ministered to by Father Fogarty, of Newton, who holds services here about once a month.

First Congregational. - This society was organized February 22, 1868. The Council convened for this purpose consisting of Rev. H.E. Barnes, of Newton; Rev. T.G. Brainard, of Grinnell, and Rev. S.J. Whiton, of the Wittemberg Church. Rev. T.G. Brainard was chosen Moderator, and Rev. S.J. Whiton, Scribe. Seven persons presented themselves, whose credentials were examined and approved, and were organized into a church. Rev. H.E. Barnes preached the sermon. The fellowship of the churches was given by Rev. S.J. Whiton, prayer was offered by the Scribe and the benediction by the Moderator.

From the time the church was organized till August, 1868, preaching was held only occasionally by the kindness of the Professors of Grinnell College and Rev. G.G. Poage, of Wittemberg. Rev. A. Lyman, of Sheffield, Ill., was then called to fill the place of Pastor, which he has done to the present time.

In June, 1869, several members of the Church purchased the Union Meeting House, and fitted it up for their own use, to be occupied as their house of worship, the Congregational Church, until a commodious church edifice could be reared.

H.J. Benson was appointed Clerk of the Church at the time it was organized, and was elected Deacon for three years; Horace Benson was elected Deacon for two years, and David Irish for one year. The Deacons are now H.J. Vincent, L.B. Lyday, S. Failor, and Trustees are L.B. Lyday, A. Lyman and S. Failor.

The society has about sixty members. The Pastors have been Rev. A. Lyman, R. Hassell and H.S. Thompson. D.R. Hill is Sabbath School superintendent; W.S. Pringle, Librarian; Theresa Lyman, Organist. There are eight teachers, and the attendance of pupils ranges from fifty to ninety.

Lutheran. - This Church was organized in 1869, by Rev. A. Boden, who is still Pastor of the Church. The first church was composed of the families of Hanry Kurschstein, Henry Kenniga, Charles Feighenshew, Louis Block, Charles Myer and two others. The number has since increased to thirty families. The house of worship was erected in 1873, and cost $1,365. It is 24x36 feet in size. The first child christened was that of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Boden, August 31, 1873. There is a Sunday school, conducted by the Pastor, who also conducts a parochial school at the church.

MASONIC.

Meridian Lodge, No.280, A., F. and A. M. - The first meeting of this Lodge was held February 10, 1870, under dispensation dated February 1, which named Isaac Burnett as W.M.; C.H. Russell, S.W.; S.S. Patterson, J.W. The other members were W.R. Reynolds, D. Vaughan, W.E. Rowland, Charles Morgan, Walter Morgan. J.W. Wilson was the first Master under the charter, which was granted in June following. His successors have been S.S. Patterson, A.W. Adair, I.L. Patton and D.H. Burnett. The only death in the Lodge was that of George W. Young, who was killed by lighting in the Fall of 1872.

The present officers are S. Condon, W.M.; W.D. DeLate, S.W.; T.F. Peale, J.W.; C.T. Shoemaker, Treasurer; W.C. Weaver, Secretary; I.L. Patton, S.D.; C.J. Orrell, J.D.; Samuel Atkins, Tiler.

The Lodge has a membership of about fifty. Meets on Thursday evening on or before the full moon, in a large and handsomely furnished room, over Shoemaker's store.

ODD FELLOWS.

Tecumseh Lodge, No. 181, I.O.O.F. - The fraternity at Kellogg organized December 15, 1869, and the Lodge was constituted by J. Norwood Clark, at Iowa City, acting as Deputy. J.H.F. Balderson was made N.G.; Daniel Boatright, V.G.; William Bonser, Secretary; S. Condon, Treasurer. The other charter members were Cyrus Sinnard, Robert McKittrick and Jasper N. Stewart.

Those who have filled the office of N.G. are J.H.F. Balderson, D. Boatright, S. Condon, William Bonser, B.B. Boatright, William Marshall, William Vaughn, George Condon, Levi W. Davis and Charles B. Duncan.

The deaths have been: John Boatright, August, 1873; Daniel Boatright, October, 1873; Timothy Clawson, August 11, 1876; William Ludwick, October 1, 1877.

J.M. Kirk is the present N.G.; A.G. West, V.G.; J.H.F. Balderson, Secreatary; L.W. Davis, Treasurer. There are thirty-eight members. Lodge meets every Saturday eveing, over Shoemaker's store.

UNITED WORKMAN.

Kellogg Lodge, No. 73, A.O.U.W. - This Lodge was chartered in 1876, with the following members: Samuel Orevaugh, N.C. McBeth, J.W. Hall, N.W. Greist, J.H.F. Balderson, D.L. Lawson, A.L. Stevenson, Thomas McMannigal, E.J. Stafford, G.S. Smith, George Myers, L.B. Lyday, J.K. Golden, C.L. Golden.

The officers for the last half of 1878 are: W.D. De Late, M.W.; J.M. Kirk, P.M.W.; S. Condon, F.; P.D. Brockman, O.; J.H.F. Balderson, Recorder; E.J. Stafford, Financier; G.R. Hill, Receiver; B.F. Beard, I.W.; George Hessman, O.W.; M.W. Greist, G. The Lodge has forty-seven members. Meets every Tuesday evening at the hall over Shoemaker's store. D.L. Lawson was Representative to the last Grand Lodge.

GOOD TEMPLARS.

Independent Lodge, No. 234, I.O.G.T. - This popular Order was established at Kellogg December 31, 1877, by James Johnson, of Grinnell, with the following as charter members: W.S. Pringle, Theresa Lyman, Samuel Failor, M.A. Crandall, A. Lyman, H.S. Thompson, R.J. Bowman, Miss A.C. Harvey, J. Cole, Miss Ann Fox, Walter E. Fish, Lucy E. Failor, Mary L. Harvey, H.M. Lyman, A.F. Lyman, Frank Eldridge, M.F. Iliff, Dwight Thurston, Elmer Fisher, George Crandall, M. Reynolds, D.A. Cook, R.F. Cook, S.W. Thompson, M.E. Thompson.

The present officers are: Samuel Failor, W.C.T.; Mrs. S. Failor, W.V.T.; W.C. Weaver, Secreary; Walter Fish, Financial Secretary; Ann Fox, Treasurer; Mrs. A. Crandall, chaplain, Susie Burchard, W.I.G.; Edgar Mason, W.O.G.; Wallace Hollingsworth, W.M.

The Lodge has grown very rapidly, having now about seventy members. Meets every Wednesday evening at Union Hall.

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