The London Gas Light Company was organized in 1875, with a capital stock of $38,000. The original officers were: Harford Toland, President; R. G. Jordan, Superintendent, Treasurer and Secretary; Board of Directors—Toland Jones, B. F. Clark, M. Riley, J. M. Dungan, R. B. Cowling and R. G. Jordan. August 6, 1875, the Town Council passed an ordinance by which R. G. Jordan, of Wheeling, W. Va., was granted the right of way and authority to erect gas works. In consideration of the franchise Mr. Jordan agreed to furnish gas for the period of ten years, to the town at a sum not exceeding $2.75 per 1,000 cubic feet, and to the citizens, for private use at a sum not exceeding $3.25 per 1,000 cubic feet; also, to furnish and keep in repair for ten years 100 cast iron lamp posts, the Council reserving the right to purchase the works. In August, 1875, R. G. Jordan purchased ground adjoining the Weber Brewery, of Peter Weber, for $500. On the twenty third of that month, the first shovelful of earth was thrown out by the Mayor, John F. Locke, and the building was immediately erected and the, works completed. London for the first time, lighted with gas on the night of December 7, 1875. The Madison House, and several other buildings, were illuminated from cellar to garret. There has been some change in the Board of Directors since the organization, but otherwise the company remains as organized. The capacity of the works is 40,000 cubic feet per day. There are 132 public gas lamp-posts, and gas mains laid to the extent of four and one half miles.