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HISTORY
OF
KOSSUTH and HUMBOLDT
COUNTIES, IOWA,
TOGETHER WITH SKETCHES OF THEIR CITIES, VILLAGES AND TOWNSHIPS, EDUCATIONAL CIVIL, MILITARY AND POLITICAL HISTORY: PORTRAITS OF PROM- INENT PERSONS, AND BIOGRAPHIES OF REPRESENTATIVE CITIZENS.
HISTORY OF IOWA,
EMBRACING ACCOUNTS OF THE PRE-HISTORIC RACES, AND A BRIEF REVIEW OF ITS CIVIL AND MILITARY HISTORY.
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Mierurical Subito,
SPRINGFIELD, IL.L. UNION PUBLISHING COMPANY. 1884.
OF WISCONSIN
TO THE PIONEERS OF
Kossuth and Humboldt Counties;
THIS VOLUME IS
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PREFACE.
able information that is irretrievably lost each year through the death of old settlers, and the decay and ravages of time. It was thought there could be no good reason why the history of Kossuth, and Humboldt counties should not be placed upon as enduring a foundation as those of surrounding counties; and, to this end, no expense or pains has been spared to render it worthy the patronage of its citizens. A number of experienced writers upon local history have had the work in charge from its inception to its close; and, upon completion of their labor, before any portion of the manuscript was sent to the press, the whole was submitted to committees of citizens for revision, thus insuring correctness and adding materially to the value of the book.
The labors of all engaged in this enterprise have been cheered by the cordial as- sistance and good-will of many friends; so many, indeed, that, to attempt to name them, would, in this connection, be impracticable; to all of whom, grateful acknowl- edgments are tendered. The press of each of the three counties is entitled to special mention for their help and encouragements so generously tendered.
UNION PUBLISHING COMPANY.
JUNE, 1884.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS.
HISTORY OF IOWA.
CHAPTER I.
INTRODUCTORY,
Original Inhabitants.
Hound Buildersmess
The Red Men - 18
Discovery of the Mississippi ... 19 Marquette ...
21 Purchase of Louisiana.
CHAPTER IL
INDIANS AND INDIAN WARS.
The lilinols, Sucs and Foxes.
War Between Sacs and Foxes and low&s ...
The SiouxWITH
Black HAWK WAR-ssssssssss
Battle of Had Ar ....
CHAPTER IIL
INDIAN TREATIES
30
Black Hawk Treaty
Sacs and Fox Treaty.
Tresty with the Sioux.
30
Treaty with the ARCH.
30
Treaty with the Foxes.
30
Treaty with the lowas
40
Treaty With the Sacs of Rock River.
10
Treaty of INA ..
40
Treaty of INU ..
40
Treaty with the Winnebagoes
Treaty of 1836, With Sacs and Foxes
Treaty of 1837 ..
Treaty of Relinquishment.
Treaty of 1812.
CHAPTER IV.
EARLY SETTLEMENTS.
The Dubuque Settlement ..........
The Giard Settlement .. .
The Montrose Settlement ........ ....
The Burlington Settlement .......
The Keokuk Settlement ...
43
Military Interference with Settlements. 45 Extinguishment of Indian Titles 48
The Fort Madison Settlement. Flint Hills
The Davenport Settlement 48
Clayton County Settlement.
Council Bluffs.
48
Des Moines. 40
CHAPTER V.
TERRITORIAL AND STATE ORGANIZATIONS
Territory of Wisconsin 50
Territorial Council . 50
Organization of Counties. 51
Territory of lowa
51
First Territorial Officers.
51
First Iowa Territorial Legislature
52
69 First Session of the Legislature .. A Stormy Session. 52
Selection of the Capital.
53
Loan for the Completion of the State House .. Woman's Rights
153
The Missouri War.
55
Attempt at State Organzation.
56
Second Constitutional Convention.
57
Election of State Officers 57
Salaries of State Officers. 58
CHAPTER VI.
GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE STATE. 58
State School Superintendent, 58
Public Buildings
Location of State University .. 59
Appointment of Supreme Judges.
Railroad Bulldings ..
80
Organization of the Republican Party
63
Constitutional Convention.
Des Moines Chosen the State Capital. 64
Census by Countles ..
CHAPTER VII.
GEOLOGY-TOPOGRAPHY-WATER COURSES. 69 Azoio System 70
Lower Sifurlan System.
70
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Rules for the Government of Dubuque ... 45 Upper Silurian System.
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Constitutional Convention
Treaty with Saca, Foxes and other Tribes.
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Devonian System .. Carboniferous System
Cretacious System .....
75
PAGE EDUCATIONAL-STATE INSTITUTIONS 117
The First School House ......
Minor Deposits Sulphate of Lime ...
Art for the Establishment of Common Schools. 118
Sulphate of Strontta.
The State University.
121
Sulpunto of Baryta.
State Agricultural College ......
Cumate. ...
Hiber tottoges and Universities. Deut and Dumb Institute ...
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Lakos and Streams
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town Hospital for the Insane .. Hospital for the menne at Independence.
CHAPTER VIII.
Soldiers" Orphans' Home
LOWA AND THE REBELLION
Asylum for Feeble Muded Children.
Response to the Nation's Call.
First Infantry ..
Arcond Infantry
Thiru Infantry ...
Fourth Infantry.
Firth Infantry ...
Sixth Infantry ...
Seventh Infantry .....
Mirath Infantry ...
CHAPTER X.
POLITICAL ..
132
First Fiction.
HL
Twoth Infantry ...
100
Campaign of 1810 ..
Thirteenth Infantry
JUT
Fourteenth Infantry.
TOT
Campaign of THE ..
Fifteenth Infantry
TUT
Campaign of IETS ..
Sixteenth Infantry ..
Campaign of THE.
Seventeenth Infantry
Eighteenth Infantry.
Campaign of TRIG.
Nineteenth Infantry
Campaign of TW. ..
Campaign of ISTE
Twenty-Arat Infantry
TUKT
Campaign of 1517
Twenty-second Tuttantry
TOT
147
Twchuyourth Infantry.
Campaign OF I&M.
Twenty-minth Tuttauttry .....
TING
Campaign of Tax.
Thirtieth Infantry ....
Campaign of 1809.
Thirty proud Infantry ..
Cumpargir of 186U.
Thirty-third Infantry.
107
Campaign of the
TUS
Campaign Of TEX
Tirirty sixth Infantry
Campaign of 186.
1-8
Thirty-mmth Infantry
CHIPRIEW Of TET
180
Forty-urst Infantry
110
Campaign of PrU.
184
Forty sixth Infantry ...
CHmpHigh Of TRYPA
Forty-seventh Infantry.
m
Campaign af 15/4
191
Second Cavalry
CAMIPHIKTI Of 1810.
1448
Fourth CHVRTY
CampingIT Of T8;8
FITTU CAVAIrY.
Campaign of By
SIXLD CAVAITS.
Campalgu of 1860
210
Seventh Cavalry
Campaign of 1881
Figlith Cavalry.
114
Ninth Cavalry
CHAPTER XI.
TERRITORIAL AND STATE OFFICERS-
Robert Lucas 215
John Chambers.
Northern Border Brigitte. .
TTO
James Clarke
Other Terrieriul Pierre
Promotions .. .
115
State Officers.
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Third Battery.
114 115
Fourth Battery.
115
Town TreKiment of Coloreu Troops.
Southern Border Brigade ..
115
Campaign of T&w
Twenty-Raventh Infantry ..
TUS
Campaign of ISIN
Twenty-righth Infantry
Campaign of TROU
Campaign of last.
Thirty-fourth Infantry
Thirty-MIth Infantry.
Campaign of ING
Thirty-seventh Infantry.
Thirty-Oghith Infantry ..
TUJ
Campaign of 1878
Fortieth Infantry.
Campaign of THIS.
Campaign of IeW.
Forty-fourth Infantry
Forty-ftth Infantry ...
Campaign of 157
First CHVATry.
11
i ain baign of IN.B.
Forty-eighth Infantry.
THIN CAVATry.
Campaign of 181.
First Battery. Second Battery
114
Ninth Infantry ...
Tenth Infantry ....
Fleventu Infantry
Intentlary.
Hoy Heformartint.
Strtr: Historient society.
Hate Agricultural Society.
Fish Hatching House ..
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CHAPTER IX.
PORt.
Gypsum ..
Sulphate of Magnesia.
Topography
T-Tt
Tout Institutions ...
Constitutional Convention ...
Twentieth Infantry
TOT
Twenty-third Infantry.
Twenty-fith Infantry ...
Twenty-sixth Infantry.
Thirty-first Infantry.
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HISTORY OF KOSSUTH COUNTY.
CHAPTER I.
PAGE
INTRODUCTION
231
CHAPTER II.
EARLY HISTORY AND SETTLEMENT
034
County's Name ...
212
Historical Items
CHAPTER III.
COUNTY GOVERNMENT.
246
CHAPTERIV.
OFFICIAL MATTERS.
253
CHAPTER V.
POLITICAL
260
CHAPTER VI.
JUDICIAL
973
CHAPTER VII.
THE BAR OF KOSSUTH COUNTY
276
CHAPTER VIII.
THE MEDICAL PROFESSION
983
CHAPTER IX.
THE PRESS
290
Alguna Pioneer Press
291
Upper Des Moines.
203
The Bee
Algona Times
297
Algona Republican
Kossuth County Review
300
The Bancroft Register
801
CHAPTER X.
EDUCATIONAL
.. 302
School Commissioners.
304
County superintendents
301
Normal Institutes
308
Teachers' Association
. 311
CHAPTER XI.
THE WAR FOR THE UNION
312
Experience of Lieut. - Col. Spencer
319
CHAPTER XII.
REMINISCENCES AND EVENTS OF INTEREST 345
CHAPTER XIIL
TOPOGRAPHY, GEOLOGY AND AGRICUL-
PAGE
CHAPTERXIV
NATIONAL. STATE AND COUNTY REPRESEN-
TATION
CHAPTER XV.
ALGONA TOWNSHIP.
370
CITY OF ALGONA
CHAPTER XVL
BURT TOWNSHIP ..
CHAPTER XVIL
CRESCO TOWNSHIP ...
CHAPTER XVUL
FENTON TOWNSHIP
488
CHAPTER XIX.
GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP
TOWN OF BANCROFT ...
CHAPTER XX.
IRVINGTON TOWNSIUP
4.80
VILLAGE OF IRVINGTON ..
CHAPTER XXI.
LOTT'S CREEK TOWNSHIP
VILLAGE OF WHITTEMORE.
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CHAPTER XXII.
LUVERNE TOWNSHIP
507
CHAPTER XXIII.
PORTLAND TOWNSHIP.
512
CHAPTER XXIV.
PRAIRIE TOWNSHIP.
531
CHAPTER XXV.
RAMSEY TOWNSHIP.
533
CHAPTER XXVL
SHERMAN TOWNSHIP
539
CHAPTER XXVII.
WESLEY LOW ASHIL'.
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BIOGRAPHICAL.
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Ackley, DeWitt C ....... > Cunningham, Joseph A. &N Hofius, H. F ....... 424 Mason, Amos S. .... .... EN
Alcorn, W. W ....
Allen, George C Ban John. Leonard ...... Mayne Samme.2) Altwerk, Jacob ........ 34 Danson, Robert J ... 2 Hallenbeck, Henry C .. St. Menzer, George.M .... 115 Ainos, William M ..... 40, Onu, Christian .......... .. Holloway, George F ... 554 Milien, Stephen W ...... 45
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Bachman. E. W ........ Dedraw Jonas ..... 85 Hideon &. ......
Bagley, Edward S ...... +Blevino, Barnet ........ . Hudson, Matthew H ... WWW Murray, John ........... HU
Baker, Titulgt ..... ...
Burglow Peter M ...... Hihitiver, August Mdfmine Frank W .....
Barr, June. 26 Durand, Chestor P.
55 Nicoutin. J. F. KANorton, Turun. 434
Hall, Henry ......... Forweiler Paul Hutchinson John B. Oleon, Carl E. 58
Oliver, Charles .6um
Hell, Christian ...... . Dorweiter Mecury. kl Bonschoter. Oliver ..... 5 Duitman. David A ...... 95 ingham, W 346 Olson. Old ...... ......
Bouschoter, Grant. ....
inghaus, Harvey ..... 215 Osterbauer, Joseph .... 434
Blanchard, M. D ..
Edwards John G.Kan. Rodolph
Blossom, C. 11.
Ellis, Verve S ........ 30Johnson, A. M.
ST Emmons. O.J.Schuson, William ...... OU Pearce Caleb5 Bongers, Alfred ASEvans, And in Jones, W. C
Bonnietter Michael til
Jones John Il
Bonnstetter Martin. 12 Ferguson, P. T ..... MA Jones Will ...... THPeterson, Swen P.
Brayton, Robertl ...... 46 Ferris, Fit ............ . Jordan, W. E. ...
Brown, Robblus. 4 Fisher, Addison.& Kain, Patrick 52. Potter, Lovon En 28
Brown, Jr., AlexanderFost
Brunson, &. ....... 3% Framer, Alexander as Both. Edgar P ...
Bitdach, Hirtuurd + ...... bts trink, Albert ++ .... Haftenmedy Alexander K.
12- Ranney, Francie L.7
Burt, Thomas ... . ....
Gabr. Eberhard ... it ADapp. E. F. ... 48| Haney, Joseph. ......... BBy 44 Raney, Walker W.
Burtis. G. CFG Gallagher, J.S.
Bush, A.J ...... 47Gullion, Thomas . Myhrethe Peter ...
44% Raymond, J. C .......
Butler, Hywan-B .....
Butts, EM Bisson. C ..... BUD Gilbert. Hollis J ......
5 Kyes, Calvin F.
Heel, Benjamin F ...... Rice, Damel ...... 719
Cain, Jesse W. 50% Glibride, Jobn ..... ..
Lake, C. B.
Richmond, R. M. . ....
Call, Ambrose A ... defusimore, David ... .. so cano, Einjun ........ Wir frechon, Michael ...... 3.T
Call, Asa F .. ... Malfilmour, Arthur L. L'all, Ami Andard, U. W.Lamuy. Thomas H ..... ERist. Luther38 Will Ringstorf, William_FM
Call George C ....... .. 340 Dritten, Moses L. ...... 5 Lathrop, M. C ....... .
Carion, Kinsey ...... .. Carter, Willing.Array. James P. Mesle Jaume ... HRobe, William .... Caulking Ellish .... FcGray, Mark ......... LAfeld, U .....
Robinson. J. W.Ro
Chapin, Morris B ....... Chapin, John ........
LoGreen, Jesse W ....... RiGrove, Isaac .........
500
Roth. David P ... 40
Clarke, George E. Clurko, E. F ....
EJ Hale, Oscar F .. ....
Hotelno, Samuel B .... Bi Rourke, Michael ........ 457
Clark, Einen W to Httrott, Withitm .......
Clark Thomas M. HOllartinan, Rochus. I.E
McDannis John .... .. 45 Sample. D. W .. 42
Totten, Warret ...
Comm. C. H . SHHawkins, Jasper H .... Hold, Hugh. ....
Copley, The
23 Heckert. J. .........
McFarlund. R. M. J ..... irschenck. Horace.1%
Collar Northan. SHilleckart, John .......
Mckay John ........
400 Schmidt, Frutorick ...... Na
Commonk. J. M Es& Henderson, St. James. 497 Mcwhorter. Ellis ..... ETSchneider, Peter GB
bil Henderson, Robert H. H Makes, C. F. W ... ... KUI Scaryver, Israel G,495
Crack Charles D ... AH Henderson, J. B .... .... 400 Martin, Peter .....
HVI Marble, George E.
42Sharp, Stephen ........ V.
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Sheetz, L. A.
2H5 Starr, Milton ....
WWW Tietz, Ferdinand ... ... 500 Winkte, B. H. ........
STPTert, Alonzo A ...... TyStewart, George ........
To Tinker, Thomas W ..... KR Wintor, William F ........
Siefert, William B ...
Stockwell Lemuel .....
Les Tryon, A. L ... ... ....
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Simpkins, George ...... KUStow, C. A .......
728 Turner, Lafayette ... . 40 Wilson, John J. ....... UM
Slagle, P. L .........
., &2 Stow, Comfort F ...... 749
WITHon, John ........... 435
Smith, B. F
657 Stough, M. W ..... ...
Wood, Francis A ....... 45
Smith, Ben amin .......
52Strucker, Hermann .... 161 Wadsworth, Joseph W. 401 Woodworth, G. K ..... 36
Stulth, Charles C. enSutton. O.T .....
LHT Walker, Peter J ....... 315 Woodworth, Charles ... IK
Sinltb, G. W ....... Smith, Henry A
619 Sweet, George W. TB Walston, Rufus ...
Wooster, Abel ...
Walters, SHIlton R.L
Smith, John G
382 Tallman, EllaA ..
18 Ward, B. L ... . . . .. IR Younie, A.
404
Stultb, J. G .....
887 Taylor, Marcellus ...... 550 Warren, James H .....
... Zahlten, August.
Smith, Lewis H ...
Solomon, George .... .. 3MN Taylor, Chauncey ...... A|Wartman, S. 8 ....
610Zanke, Joseph .......... T30
Sperr, S. C.
380 Thompson, John 5.7 Werver_John N Zigrang. L.B .......
Spencer, Robert H ... UThompson, Joseph .... IWcaver. F. N ......
3597Immerman, David .... 40
Stacy. JE. 381 Thruecker, William .... 4. Wilkinson, J. J ....
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397 Minkler, B. C ... ...... 376 Minkler, Mrs. Katie .. 377 Zahlten, A. .. 415
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TABLE OF CONTENTS.
HISTORY OF HUMBOLDT COUNTY
CHAPTER L
INTRODUCTION
PAGE 5.55
CHAPTER IL
TOPOGRAPHY, GEOGRAPHY AND GEOLOGY. 557
CHAPTER IIL
EARLY SETTLEMENT ...
First Things
County's Name ....
565
CHAPTER IV.
COUNTY GOVERNMENT ..
567
CHAPTER V.
POLITICAL
CHAPTER VL
OTHER OFFICIAL MATTERS.
583
CHAPTER VII.
NATIONAL, STATE AND COUNTY REPRESEN- TATION .... 5H0
Congressional ...
County Officials.
..
CHAPTER VILL
THE NEWSPAPER PRESS.
The Moccasin
Humbolt Kosmos
The Independent. www
612
The Livermore Independent
616
The Livermore Gazette.
010
Gilmore City Herald
617
CHAPTER XVIL
REMINISENCES OF PIONEER DAY'S. .
705
CHAPTER XVIIL
A RETROSPECT
. 4
713
Retuinisonce by William Thompson ..
715
CHAPTER XIX
AVERY TOWNSHIP ..........
VILLAGE OF BRADGATE
CHAPTER XX
BEAVER TOWNSHIP .....
CHAPTER XXL
CORINTH TOWNSHIP ..........
CHAPTER XXIL
THE TOWNSHIP AND TOWN OF DAKOTARI CHAPTER XXIIL
DELANA TOWNSHIP.
751
THE VILLAGE OF SUMNER.
.. .....
THE VILLAGE OF BODE ..
GROVE TOWNSHIP
CHAPTER XXIV.
CHAPTER XXV.
TOWN OF HUMBOLDT ..
CHAPTER XXVI.
HUMBOLDT TOWNSHIP ..
..
TOWN OF LIVERMORE
83H
CHAPTER IX
JUDICIAL 618
District Court ..
618
LAKE TOWNSHIP.
....
VILLAGE OF HARDY .. .... ..
County Court.
CHAPTER X.
CHAPTER XXVIII.
THE BAR OF HUMBOLDT COUNTY . 627
NORWAY TOWNSHIP
VILLAGE OF THOR ... .. .. ...
857
THE MEDICAL PROFESSION ... 63
CHAPTER XII.
RUTLAND TOWNSHIP .. 861 VILLAGE OF RUTLAND 866
CHAPTER_XXX.
SWAMP LAND AND RAILROADS.
VERNON TOWNSHIP
CHAPTER XIV.
VILLAGE OF RENWICK
VILLAGE OF VERNON.
AGRICULTURE AND AGRICULTURAL SOCI BTIES ..
CHAPTER XXXI.
CHAPTER XV.
WACOUSTA TOWNSHIP. 886
THE WAR-ITS CAUSES.
Humboldt County In the War ..... 673 CHAPTER XVL
CHAPTER XXXII.
HUMBOLDT COLLEGE.
683
WEAVER TOWNSHIP
GILMORE CITY.
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CHAPTER XL
CHAPTER XXIX
EDUCATIONAL ..
CHAPTER XIII.
CHAPTER XXVII.
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BIOGRAPHICAL.
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Avtams, Charter W ..
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822 Parker, D ....
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63 Ciarfeld. G. S.GE Lockwood. Nancy A .... 876 Pike, J .M.
Baker, L. .. 810GGarlock, Levt
Bane, Irmuel
DUGaughen, P. J .......
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69 HAnd, Solomon
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154 McNelly, John ..
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804 Malvlek, Ezekiel T.
850 Safford, Mary A 790
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HAD Harvey, Daniel .. . KI Markin. C. D.
73% Sauer, Ole A ... 85H
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TB Marso. Henry
&TI Scherrer, J. C. 813
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:44 Henderson, Robert .. ... Martin, Ellis ..
KAI Schleicher, J. M. 846
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887 Mason. T. C ..
740 Severns, George E.
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841 Shager, Jobn ... 769
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022 Sheky, Jacob .........
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Coffin, Alexander N .. xxx Jackson, Jesse B ....
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651 Sheridan, Patrick .... . NA! 90; Sherman. Edward ... . 760
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Wir Simmons, Benjamin F. 597
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KO Johnson, Nels ST ..
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WATSmith. Theo. J ....
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644. Nelson, Oliver.
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730 Koppe, Frederick
728 Nlekson, F. D
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Eversolo, D. L.
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Fairman, J. W. 772 Lane, Carlos E .. 7335 Olson, Lewis
857 Steward, Thomas
Finch, Parley.
631 Lane, Hiram.
786 Olson, Stewart.
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Metcalf, Mrs. Laura ... FG Sheldon. Lewis ........ 83
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693 Webster, Frederick
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Certificates of Committees.
We, the undersigned, committee appointed for the purpose of examining and correcting the manuscript of the History of Kossuth County, written and compiled by the Union Publishing Company, of Springfield. Illinois, do hereby certity that the said manuscript was submitted to us, and that we made all the changes and additions that we, in our judgment, deemed necessary, and as so corrected, we approve the same.
W. H. Ingham, Ambrose A. Call. Mrs. C. A. Ingham, Mrs. H. E. Stacy, J. B. Stacy, Lewis H. Smith, B. F. Reed,
committee.
We, the undersigned, members of the committee appointed by the citizens and prominent men of Hum- boldt County, to revise and correct the manuscript of the History of our County, compiled and written by the Union Publishing Company, of Springfield, Illinois, do hereby certify that the said manuscript was sub- mitted to us by the Historian, and that we have made such changes, auditions and corrections, as wo, in our Judgment, deemed necessary, and as thus corrected, we approve the same.
Ole Halgrims, T. E. Collins, Mra. 8. W. Collins, A. H. Knowles, C. N. King, Geo. C. McCauley. Patrick Sheridan, 8. B. Bellows, S. H. Taft,
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HISTORY OF IOWA.
CHAPTER I.
T HE traveler, in wending his way across the fair State of Iowa, with its evidences of civilization upon every hand; its magnificent churches with spires pointing heavenward; its school-houses almost upon every hill; palatial residences evincing wealth and refinement, cannot realize that, less than a half century ago, this "beautiful land" was the home only of the red man, who roamed at will over the fair and fertile prairies, hunting in the woods and fishing in its streams. The change would seem too great for him to realize. But it is indeed true. These churches, these' school-houses, these pala- tial residences, these railroads, these tele- graph and telephone wires, all have been erected or placed here within the space of a half century.
Before the advent of the Red Men, who were found in possession by the Europeans, who inhabited this country, is a subject yet unsolved, and is shrouded in mystery. That there were human beings of a distinct race from the red men of later days, is gen-
erally conceded, but scientists fail as yet to agree as to their nature and origin. That this continent is co-existent with the world of the ancients cannot be questioned. Every investigation instituted under the auspices of modern civilization confirms this fact. It is thought by many that the first inhabitants came from Asia, by way of Behring's Strait, and in large numbers. Magnificent cities and monuments were raised at the bidding of tribal leaders, and populous settlements centered with thriv- ing villages sprang up everywhere in man- ifestation of the progress of the people. For the last four hundred years the colo- nizing Caucasian has trodden on the ruins of a civilization whose greatness he could only surmise. Among these ruins are pyramids similar to those which have ren- dered Egypt famous. The pyramid of Chalula is square, each side of its base being 1,335 feet, and its height 172 feet. Another pyramid north of Vera Cruz is formed of large blocks of highly polished porphyry, and bears upon its front hiero-
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