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HISTORY
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WAPELLO COUNTY, IOWA,
AND
REPRESENTATIVE CITIZENS.
EDITED AND COMPILED BY CAPT. S. B. EVANS.
"History is Philosophy Teaching by Examples." 1813 1900.
PUBLISHED BY BIOGRAPHICAL PUBLISHING COMPANY, GEORGE RICHMOND, PRES., S. HARMER NEFF SELY. C. R. ARNOLD, TRESS. C'ERA AGO, ILLINOIS. 1901.
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WAPELLO COUNTY COURT HOUSE.
Preface
C HE aim of the publishers of this volume has been to secure for the historic portion thereof full and accurate information respecting all subjects therein treated, and to present the data thus gathered in a clear and impartial manner. If. as is their hope, they have succeeded in this endeavor, the credit is mainly due to the diligent and exhaustive research of that wellknown pioneer resident of Wapello county, Capt. S. B Evans, of Ottumwa, whose high character and recognized ability as an editor and author have brought him prominently before the people of the Hawkeye State. His patient and conscientious labor in the compilation and presentation of facts is shown in the historical port on of this volume. This record gives an elaborate description of the land and its aboriginal occupants before the opening of the "New Purchase, " and a comprehensive account of the organization of the county, and of the leading events in the stages of its development from 1843 to the present time, as set forth in the table of contents. Certain subjects which Captain Evans hoped to introduce have been omitted for lack of requisite data, but all topics and occurrences are included which are essential to the usefulness of the history. Although the purpose of the author was to limit the narrative to the close of 1900, he has deemed it proper to touch on some matters overlapping that period. For any possible errors that may occur in the work, the indulgence of our readers is asked.
The reviews of resolute and strenuous lives, which make up the biographical department of the volume, and whose authorship for the most part is entirely independent of that of the history, are admirably adapted to foster local ties, to inculcate patriotism and to emphasize the rewards of industry, dominated by intelligent purpose. They constitute a most appro- priate medium of perpetuating personal annals and will be of incalculable value to the descendants of those therein commemorated. They bring into bold relief careers of enterprise and thrift and make manifest valid claims to honorable distinction. If " Biography is the only true History." it is obviously the duty of men of the present time to preserve in this enduring form the story of their lives in order that their posterity may dwell on the
PREFACE.
successful struggles thus recorded, and profit by their example. These sketches, replete with stirring incidents and intense experiences, will naturally prove to most of the readers of this book its most attractive feature.
In the aggregate of personal memoirs, thus collated, will be fou ,J'a vivid epitome of the growth of Wapello county, which will fitly supplement the historic statement; for the development of the county is identified with that of the'men and women to whom it is attributable. The publishers have endeavored in the preparation of the work to pass over no feature of it slightingly, but to give heed to the minutest details, and thus to invest it with a substantial accuracy which no other treatment would afford. The result has amply justified the care thus exercised, for in our belief no more reliable production, under the circumstances, could be laid before its readers.
We have given special prominence to tie portraits of representative citizens, which appear throughout this volume, and believe they will prove a most interesting feature of the work. We have sought to illustrate the different spheres of industrial and professional achievement as conspicuously as possible. To those who have kindly interested themselves in the successful preparation of this work, and who have voluntarily contributed most useful information and data, we herewith tender our grateful acknowledgment.
CHICAGO, HI.L., December, 1901.
THE PUBLISHERS.
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NOTE-
All the biographical sketches published in this volume were submitted to their respective subjects, or to the subscribers, from whom the facts were primarily obtained, for their approval or correction before going to press; and a reasonable time was allowed in each case for the return of the type-written copies. Most of them were returned to us within the time allotted, or before the work was printed, after being corrected or revised; and these may therefore be regarded as reasonably accurate.
A few, however, were not returned to us; and as we have no means of knowing whether they contain errors or not, we cannot vouch for their accuracy. In justice to our readers, and to render this work more valuable for reference purposes, we have indicated these uncorrected sketches by a small asterisk (*), placed immediately after the name of the subject. They will all be found on the last pages of the book.
BIOGRAPHICAL PUBLISHING CO.
Table of Contents
CHAPTER I.
BRIEF SKETCH OF EARLY IOWA. ........
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Its Territorial and State Organizations.
CHAPTER IL.
ABORIGINAL INHABITANTS.
1: Geographical Description of Wapello County Preparing for Settlement An Indian Agency Established in the County -Sketches of General Street and Major Beach -Sketch of Wapello, for Whom the County was Named CHAPTER III.
INDIAN CENSUS.
Names of Indians of the Sac and Fox Tribe, as Revealed by the Account Book of | P. Eddy the Indian Trader.
CHAPTER IV.
SOUTH OTTUMWA IN EARLY DAYS.
Graphic Description of the Indian Country Before the Whites were Permitted to Take Claims South Ottumwa was at That Time the Scene of a Great Camp Ground.
CHAPTER V.
OCCUPYING THE LAND. .
Description of the County's Physical Features Before the Advent of the Settlers Recollections of ('d Settlers- Extracts from an Address Made by Judge Hendershott.
CHAPTER VI.
HOW THE PIONEERS LIVED.
Methods of First Settlers in Selecting Claims The Cabins which were Their Kude Hom ~ Dietary of the Settlers.
CHAPTER VIL.
COUNTY ORGANIZATION.
An Instance of Claim Troubles Hustrating how the Dithenles was Settled Then Followed County Organi zation and Other Evidences of Progres
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CHAPTER VIII.
COUNTY SENI LOCATED . ... 60 The Town was First Named Louisville, but Indian Influence Prevailed, and it was Changed to Ottumwa Board of Commissioners Business at the First Session of the Board -The Town of Ottumwa from the Begin- ning l'en Pictures.
CHAPTER IX.
OTTUMWA AND ITS INSTITUTIONS.
Public Schools and Churches-Fraternal Societies-Railroads of the County-Newspapers of the County -. \ Glance at Manufacturing Interests-The Carnegie Library.
CHAPTER X.
OTTUMWA AND Frs MUSH IPML. OFFICERS Official Roster of the City of Ottumwa -Names of the Different Persons Who have Held Elective and Appoint- ive Offices -The Postmasters of Ottumwa.
CHAPTER XI.
OTTUMWA WATER WORKS AND WATER POWER.
Origin and Development of Water Power and Water Works-Concise Statement Relating to the Enterprise.
CHAPTER XII.
THE COM. PALACE PERIOD. 9.5 The Great Coal Palace Advertising Ottumwa as the Center of a Vast Coal Region -Visited by the President and Other Distinguished Men of the Republic -Its Success Financially and Otherwise - List of Shareholders.
CHAPTER XIII.
ROSTER OF COUNTY OFFRIALS AND C'ENSUS. 101 Names of Different Persons who Have Held Office in the County From the Beginning until the Year 1901 - Population ol the County by Townships, and Also by Towns.
CHAPTER XIV.
THE BRISCOE GOLD FEVER.
112 Alleged Discovery of Gold on Bear Creek The Mania of Speculation that Ensued-Land Worth but $10 Per Acre Sold for $500 Per Acre.
CHAPTER AV.
KELLEY'S ARMY AND HIS FLEET OF FLAT BOATS.
Wapello County Invaded by a florde of Organized Tramps, who Came on Flat Boats Down the Des Moines River.
CHAPTER XVI.
IMPROVEMENT OF THE DES MOINES RIVER ..
An Historical Sketch-The Various Vicissitudes of the Proposed Enterprise-Causes of its Failure.
CHAPTER XVII.
BENCH AND BAR.
Early Members of the Wapello County Bar- Sketches of Eminent Lawyers and Jurists-Something About the Present Members of the Bar.
CONTENTS.
CHAPTER XVIII.
THE MEDICAL PROFESSION .......
Diseases and Remedies of the Early Period Primitive Doctors and Their Practices-The Profession as it is To-day.
CHAPTER XIX.
THE TOWNS OF THE COUNTY.
Sketches of Eldon, Agency City, Eddyville, Kirkville, Dahlonega, Chillicothe and Blakesburg.
CHAPTER XX.
NOTABLE EVENTS.
Important Events, Worthy of Record, Chronicled -Laving of the Corner Stone of the Carnegie Library Build- ing- Record of the Deaths of Prominent Citizens of the County- Destructive Fires- Notable Crimes and Their Punishment.
CHAPTER XXI.
WAR RECORD. ..
1000 Civil War -- Spanish-American War.
LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF P. G. BALLINGALL 192
BIOGRAPHICAL.
INDEX.
Biographical
PAGE
Abegg. Walter.
199
Brown. W. . 1.
Dible. John.
Abernathy, J. M
530
Brown. W. A. C. 619 Dickins. G. W.
Abernathy. M. H.
IS6
Buchanan, .1. W.
Dickins, Scott M.
Abraham, Nils.
309 Buchanan, W.
Dimmitt, Beniah.
Acton, J. J. .
Bullock. F. J. . 301
Dimmitt, Lincoln.
linley, Joseph
214
Burbage, James.
Dimmitt, Samuel
Gff
Allbaugh, W. M]
Burton, Mr. Elizabeth J
Dimmitt, W. H
Allen, C. R.
2.51
Burton, S. H 402
Dixson, H G
Applegren, Gus ..
326 Caldwell, Paris
216
Areingdale. Arthur
181 Campbell, J. . 1
2016;
Armstrong, T. K.
619 Carman. J. B. .
Armstrong. W. B.
256 Carpenter. L. M.
Anderson, J. P.
270 Carr, Alfred.
Earhart. George. 131
Arnold. Mrs. Mary
634 Carr. S. B.
321
Eastburn, B. M
Arrison. N. L.
263 Chisman B. F
531
Eaton, Daniel
Asbury, W. H. H
262 Cline. F. N.
350
Edwards, John
Clovd, Mrs. Wealthy 506
Elder. j. M.
Bailey, G. L
Cobler, David
Emerv. D. H
Baker, H. T
111 Cohagan, S. I ..
501
Enoch .\. W
120
Baker, J. K.
313 Coleman, Alexander
Erskine .A. J
Baker. 1 .. D).
MIX Cornell, Seneca
Evans. D. T.
Baker, Dr. I .. J.
121 Cottom. Albert.
Evans, Capt S. B
Bannister, Col. Dwight.
:: Creath, Gro. W.
Bannister, Dr. M.
392 Cremer Mrs. Rebecca ] 120
Fais, Garvais.
Bare. J. V'
516 Crisman, L. T ..
593
Fecht. Emil. 310
Barnes, Stephen
#: Cullen. S. C. & Company
Ferree 1. 1).
Beagle, J. F
119 Cummings, W. W. 351
Fetzer. W. IL.
Beck. W. R.
2411
Fink Fred J
Bell. .. W.
Daggett Mrs. Susan E. 20;
Fish. J. W ...
Bennett, (. P.
Daggett, W. R
22+ Flint I. ['
Betterton, Edward.
Dailes. 1. 1!
Ford. OF ....
Bizer. J. F.
Daniels, John
60% Foster T. D.
Bolibaugh. Milan.
Davis, G. D.
153 Francis L'eter
Bonnifield. W. B
2015
Davis, Dr. Morris !.
312 Friend G W'
Bosworth. (. . \
Davis, William
456 Fritz Henry.
Boude, C. E
Davis, W %.
( !! ) Fullen (. D.
Bowman. J. B
1.
Dean F. 1.
Box. Dr. J. C.
123 Decker. Adam.
523 Gardner 1. 1.
Bremhorst. Otto
De Long 11: 1
6l: Gardaer. Mrs. Jane
Brown. B. P.
Denny William
512 Garner. 1. W
Brown. C. P.
Dennis. J. B ..
JA, Gibbons TE. 213
Brown. Hugh.
Devin Family The
50, Gilt, William
Allen, E. G ..
Donelan W. J.
Dudgeon, Lafayette
515
Dudgeon, S B.
Dysart. J. K.
INDEX.
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PAGE
PAGE
Godley, L. M.
Knox, Dr. E. M 606
l'arks. John
Goff, George W
Knox. J. 1.
l'arr. J. F
Gosney. L. S.
610
Kriegh, J. S.
Peck. H. E. .
310
Gondy, G. T
Krueger. C. F. 534
Pelham, W. S.
551
Gray. J. D.
Phelps, \. B ..
Green, J. R.
304
Langford, J. L 6:13
Phillips, Henry
Green, W. 11.
Ianz. W. 1.
Phillips, J. S.
510
Guggerty. Lawrence
Lee. A. W
Phillips, T. J.
Leighton, A. (.
Picken. Mrs. Eliza B.
Hackworth, J. T 231
Hale, Shelton
Hall. W. T.
323
Ilamersley. T. J.
352
Hamilton, .\. 11.
2210
Lottridge, G. h.
Prosser. C. H
159
Hammond, I. H.
Pumroy, Levi
2226
Hanawalt, Mrs. Caroline.
511
MacMillan, John
Macov. H. N 443
350
Ream, Jacob
656
llardsocg. Martin
Reece, W. MI. 215
Harrow. . \. G.
Mann, Mark
Reeve, William
Harper, S. H.
Manning, Calvin
Renfew, Mrs. Mary Ann
Harper, W. T .. Jr
293
McCarroll. C. T
Reno, Norman
Harsch, E. G.
McCarroll. J. B. ,
Kiggs. A. W
Harshman, Eli.
McCollough, Samuel.
657
Hatch, G. W.
311
McCormick, J. E ..
Haw, Christopher.
McCoy. Mrs. Sarah W
312
Haw, George
256
McDowell, J. H
005
Heindel, G. F
387
McElroy, E. E.
Helfer. J. W.
McElroy. J. M.
Helman, 1. 13.
611
McElroy, Rev. J. M.
201
Henry. Dr. (. A
161
Herman. M. G.
Mcintire, W. A
223
Sackett. D. M.
McShane, James
1.50
Sauer. George.
5.52
Melcher, .A. W ..
Sautbine, David.
Hills, Levi
212
Metzger. Frederick.
Sawyers, Dr. S. H.
Hirst, William
Miller, W. H.
Schlagater, Dominick 1;1
Hodson, Reuben
612
Mitchell, J. ('.
Schmidt, Bernard
Holzhauser, .1. W'
315
Montagne. Henry
Schmidt, Garry
Howell. (. . \
Moore, E. W
Schmidt, Henry
Hull, J. 12.
Morey, D. F.
661
Schmidt. J. B.
Humbert. H. ( *.
320
Morrell, J. H.
Schwartz, John
113
Schwarz, Michael
559
Scott, J. W.
66
Hutchison, M. B3.
Murray, Mrs. Catherine.
645
Sharp. C. M. D.
516
Israel, H. J.
537
Myers, Samuel J
Shumaker, William
Simmons, F. W
Israel. R. T. 526
393
Nelson, W. R. 111
Skinner, Frank
115
Newell, David. 570
Smith, C. L
Jewett, Joseph
626
Janney, G. (.
658
Jaques, W. H. C
Nye, G. L.
Spilman, J. H. R
0:30
Johnson, .1. W'
O'Brien. Moses 60;
Steck. A. C. 619
('Bryant, John
640 Stevens, Dr. A. V 202
Stevens, Frank
Ogden, B. F.
563 Stevens, J. F.
151
Kerfoot, J. F 318
King. W. I.
Ostdiek. H. B.
Stewart, E. P 52.5
Kitterman, G. W.
Stodghill, Thomas 560
Kitterman, Samuel. 646
Palmer, C. C. 666
Streicher, Naver
Knight, Z. T. 611 Parker, Mrs. Pherryba.
490 Strickland, M. W
$19
Leighton, Henry.
516
Porter. Robert.
Lewis, Mrs. E. H.
643
Powelson, Leander
Long. Albert.
Proctor, Joseph.
Lore, Levi.
Pumroy. Mrs. Emma ]
Hanna, Mrs. E. M.
Randel, E. L 269
Hanshaw, I. M.
369 Manchester, J. (*
25.5 400
Riggs, I. S
Robertson, Jas. F
Robertson, G. D.
Roemer. G. . 1
Ruffing. Joseph 596
Ryerson, George.
McIntire, Frank
Flicks, .1. J., Jr.
Fill. J. IF
653
Ilutchison, Capt. J. G 219 Murray, John.
Myers, C. M.
Shawver, S. A.
Israel, M. C.
Neil. W. J 665
Simmons, Rev. J. T.
Ives, H. D.
Newell, T. J. 565
Snow, Heman.
Nosler. James.
Spangler, Lewis.
Jolinson, A. ES. 566
Springer, C. V.
Johnson, Elijah. 509
Johnston, Allen
Ockert. L .. . \
Oldham. R. J. 642
Stevens, L. E.
Hunt. W. E. 199
Mowrey, J. B
-116
Mader. A. J.
381
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INDEX.
PAGE
Stuber. C. H .. 557
Vance, Dr. . W. W'
599 Williams, Dr. ... ( ..
Styre, S. S. 2221
Vanfossan, W. P. 127
Williams. J. 11.
201
Vass, John (". 626
Williams, R. M.
Williams, W. 15 563
Wilson, G. ).
Thomas, B. F.
4:1
Walsh, C. A. 393
Wilson, Fra. . 521
Thornburg, T. M.
635
Thornton, (. \\
314
Ward, Patrick 116;
Wilson, J. M
Timonds, James
611
Warner, Sylvester
Wilson. P. S. 151
Tinsley. A. V
Warren. . \. J 569
Withall. George 201
Tranl, Thomas
110
Trisler, John
220
Waterman, H. L.
119
Work. W. . \.
2211
Trout, 11. 1 .. 518
Webber. I .. A.
Wycoft. J. (.
Wellman. J. F
Wycoft. W. B.
l'dell. C. N., M. D. 500
Wellman, Mrs. Minerva
511
Wyman W. (
U'Imer, Morris. 636
Wertz. H. J
615
White. J. 3I.
Vance. F. E., M. D. -110 Whitcomb, Frank
Young Abraham
Portraits
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PAU.F
Acton, J. J. .
Evans, Capt. S. B.
212 AcIntire. W. ......
Anderson, J. P.
Miller, Mrs. Fady (
Baker. I .. 1). 50
Bannister, Col. Dwight. 336
Barnes, Stephen.
2260
Group picture of Maj. Beach, Gen.
Ottumwa Coal Palace ..
16 Ockert, Lee .\. 100
lackworth, James T
Hackworth, Residence of James T. Ilall. W. T
Hammond, I. H.
P'hillirs, T. J . .
Carnegie Library Building
Hanshaw, S. M
632
Pro. ser. (. H
Carr. Alfred.
Hardsocg, Martin
Crisman, L. T
Harper. S. H.
216
Shumaker William. .
llarrow. . \. G
ICH;
Stuber. Mr. and Mrs. (. H and
Cottom. Albert
136
Haw, Christo; her.
Famil:
Helfer. J. W.
Humburt. H. C.
Thomas Family Group
Vance. Dr. W. W.
Decker, Elizabeth, Cora E .. and W. J ...
521 Johnson, Elijah.
520 Johnston, Allen.
Wapello County Court House
Dickins. G. W 191
Dickins, Mrs. Martha E. 195
Dimmitt, Beniah. 171
Phantom Lady ... 11:
Dimmitt, Mrs. W. H.
615
Lottridge. G. I.
351 Wajello County Scenery 141
Dimmiut, W. H. 014
Donelan, W. J.
Macoy. H. N
112 Waterman, lon. HI
Manchester. J. ( *.
Wellmin J. S ..
Earhart, George. 12%
Manning, Edwin.
Williams. W. E
Earhart, Mrs. Emma M.
McDowell, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. and Family 601
Withall George.
Work. W. . \
Elder. J. M
First Hewed Logg House in Wa- pello County
Foster, Thomas I.
196 Mowrey J. B ... 119
Bennett, (. P
531
Street and Agency Bky
Bizer. J. F. :
Bonnifield, W. B 2011
Bullock. F. I
Phillips. Henry.
Cobler, David. 312
County Poor Farm, south and north view. . 105
Hutchison, J. G.
. Frontispiece Wapello County Scenery. The
Long, Mr. and Mrs. Albert and Family.
Warren, Mr. and Mrs. A. J.
Dudgeon, Lafayette.
Von Schrader, Frank
The Swift-Campbell Brick ('o. 131
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history of Wapello County
CHAPTER I
BRIEF SKETCH OF EARLY IOWA
ITs TERRITORIAL AND STATE ORGANIZATIONS.
What is now known as the State of lowa became a part of the United States in 1803. In 1804 it was included in what was known as the district of Louisiana. March 3. 1805, it was or- ganized as a part of the Territory of Louisiana. In 1812 it was included in the jurisdiction of the Territory of Missouri, and in 1834 it be- came a part of the Territory of Michigan. In 1836 it was included in the Territory of Wis- consin. In 1838 it was organized as the Ter- ritory of lowa, and was admitted into the Union as a State in December. 1846. The first legislative body that ever sat in the pres- ent limits of the State of Iowa was the Ter- ritorial legislature, which was composed of a few men and which was convened in a little room in an old frame building, gone years ago. situated on Front street. Burlington, in the winter of 1838. Robert Lucas, a former gov- ernor of Ohio, was appointed by President Van Buren to be governor of the Territory of
lowa. Governor Lucas was disposed to wield the large veto power he possessed with the sway of an autocrat and a stormy session was the result. The great wrangle arose over the location of the capital of the Territory. Both Burlington and Mount Pleasant, in the south- ern part of the Black Hawk purchase, wanted it. while their opponents favored a central lo- cation. The central party won. Three com- missioners were appointed to select the site of the seat of government within the limits of Johnson county. They decided on a place, and laid out a square mile, which they called Iowa City, and there the capital was located. The eighth and last Territorial legislature was held there in 1843-44. In February, 1844, the leg- islature adopted an act, submitting to the peo- ple of the Territory the proposition to form a state constitution and to apply for admission to the Union. The measure carried, and the convention met at lowa City in October, and
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on the first day of the following November fin- ished its work and reported a State constitu- tion and State boundaries. The latter did not meet with favor. The line between this State and Missouri lay 30 miles north of its pres- ent location, and the western line stopped far short of the Missouri River. By a small ma- jority, the people rejected the lines. May 4, 1846, another convention assembled and an- other constitution, prescribing the present State boundaries, was drafted. The people adopted it, Congress adopted it, and Iowa was admitted as a State, December 28, 1846.
On the 15th of January, 1855, a bill relo- cating the capital within two miles of the Rac- coon fork of the Des Moines River, and for the appointment of commissioners, was ap-
proved by Governor Grimes. The site was se- lected in 1856, the land being donated to the State by the citizens and property owners of Des Moines. An association erected a build- ing for a temporary capitol, and leased it to the State at a nominal rent. On the 19th of Oc- tober, 1857, Governor Grimes issued a procla- mation, declaring the city of Des Moines to be the capital of the State of Iowa. The removal of the archives was a task of difficulty, as the records and safes had to be drawn from Iowa City to the new capital on sleds, and it was not until December, 1857, that the removal was completed. On the LIth of January, 1858, the seventh general assembly convened at the new capital.
CHAPTER II
ABORIGINAL INHABITANTS
GEOGRAPHICAL DESCRIPTION OF WAPELLO COUNTY -- PREPARING FOR SETTLEMENT -- AN INDIAN
AGENCY ESTABLISHED IN THE COUNTY-SKETCHES OF GENERAL STREET AND MAJOR BEACH-SKETCH OF WAPELLO, FOR WHOM THE COUNTY WAS NAMED.
The annals of Wapello county begin prop- ing as their ancestors had lived prior to the discovery of the continent. erly with its organization as a civil district, but it will be of abiding interest, not only to the The early settler himself was a distinctive character, who cannot be ignored in a work of this kind; he encountered privations, and the way in which he conquered the wilderness and laid the foundations of a state under the most discouraging circumstances is a never-failing subject of interest to the student of history. Therefore, there will be no apology necessary for the space that is occupied in de- tailing the stories of adventure that illustrate the lives of the hardy men and women, who were the pioneers of civilization in a new and strange country. present generation, but to those who are te follow, to have a written record of the develop- ment of civilization, and this will necessitate an examination of the circumstances that lcd to the early settlement of the country, and of its aboriginal population. There were no fierce wars to determine the possession of the ter- ritory : the conquest was in a manner peaceful. beginning with the cession of the Louisiana province by Napoleon, and ending in the dif- ferent treaties with the Indians, who had actual possession and certain rights that could not well be ignored by the American people. · The Indians are unique and interesting, with an GEOGRAP'111CA1. DESCRIPTION. uncertain origin and a past that must be al- ways buried in oblivion. A chapter or two of The county of Wapello is situated in the second tier of counties from the southern line of Iowa, and is bounded by Mahaska and Kco- this work will be devoted to them as they were revealed to the early settlers who came in con- tact with them, when they were probably liv- kuk on the north, Jefferson on the east, Davis
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