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The Methodist Episcopal Church was formed by a class of nine, in 1883. W. M. Gray was the leader. At first they held services in other church buildings and in the town hall.
On December 9, 1889, work commenced ou the new frame edifice, which was all fin- ished and ready for occupancy in just one inonth from that date. It is 30 x 44, with fourteen-foot posts. Its cost is $1,100. Its tastful belfry contains a good church bell.
The present membership of the church is forty-seven.
· Preaching service is now hield every other two weeks, by Rev. A. B. Buckner, of Col- lege Springs.
Of the Brethren of Christ church no re- liable data could be found. No regular ser- vices are kept up.
PAGE CENTER.
This is near what was platted as "Page City " at an early day-1858-with the hope of inducing the county seat to be removed there. Page Center was platted upon the building of the "Denver Short Line" Rail- road, in November, 1881. It is situated on the southeast quarter of section 7, township 68, range 37. It is a mere hamlet,-a post- office, a general store, a Methodist and United Presbyterian church organization and school.
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LINCOLN TOWNSHIP
CHAPTER XXIX.
INCOLN is congressional township 68, of range 38 west, and is the second civil township east of the western border of Page County, and also second from the south. Tarkio is directly north, Harlan east, Colfax south, and Morton west.
The principal water-course is the Tarkio river, which flows through the central and western portion, entering the township on section 4, and leaving from section 32.
Until 1858, this subdivision of the county belonged to Tarkio Township, but in that year, what is now known as Lincoln and Morgan townships were organized as Lin- coln.
No finer section of farming country can be found anywhere than the one of which we now write, and to give the reader an idea of what rapid development it has made, it will be best to go back and learn something concern- ing
THE EARLY SETTLEMENT.
Ex-County Judge, S. F. Snider, was the pioneer who first set his claim stakes in what is now Lincoln Township. That was in 1846, and the same year came William Lavering. Judge Snider finally sold out to Joshua Aikin
and removed to Clarinda. He now resides in Colorado, with a son. Lavering first settled on land later known as the G. R. Davidson farın.
No further settlement was effected until 1850, when John L. King came.
In 1851 came H. H. Litzenburg, who set- tled on the claim taken by Lavering. William Loy settled on part of the Snider claim, and Joshua Aikin on the remainder. Samuel Phifer and Samuel Peters came in 1851 also, settling near the mouth of Snake Creek, and were soon followed by Joshua Skinner, who settled where he now lives. All of the above mentioned witnessed the Government sur- veyors cut their portions of the unsurveyed territory.
The next to come was Jaines Haynes, who settled and still lives a half-mile east, across the river, from Coin. From the early '50s on a goodly number came in and took up lands, but no rapid growth was made until about 1870, when railways began to extend through this part of Iowa.
No positive data as to first events, includ- ing schools and religious services can, at this date, be procured: hence are omitted. How-
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ever, in 1880 the township had six, more than ordinary school-houses, in which public schools were held, as well as the various re- ligious denominations used them as meeting- houses. At present we find six school-houses and a total enrollment of 312 pupils.
In 1879 the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railway Company built the Denver Short Line branch, from Clarinda to Northboro, Iowa, and immediately a new era was begun. Hence, in this connection, we come to speak of the
VILLAGE OF COIN.
Coin, with a population of 400 people, the only village in Lincoln Township, is located on section 32, township 68, range 38, and about twelve miles southwest of Clarinda. It is a station at which the Wabash line crosses the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy-Denver Short Line. It was platted November 25, 1879, by the " Western Improvement Com. pany of Iowa." At the first sale of town lots, sixty-four were sold to persons who at once erected dwellings and business houses. The earliest attempt at business was by the put- ting in of a general stock of goods, by S. M. Crooks & Co., in the fall of 1879.
The first hardware, sold exclusively, was that kept by W. A. Woodworth.
The first hotel was opened by J. A. Delk, the present landlord of the flourishing place, who was the second man to engage in business in Coin.
Wallace Brothers sold the first lumber at this point, in 1879. The pioneer furniture firm was Godfrey & Dowell, who ein barked in business in 1883.
The first to handle agricultural implements was Elliott & Son. J. B. Dunmire was the first blacksmith, and R. E. Switzer was the first harness and shoemaker of the village.
The first to enter the livery business was Samuel Clark & Son.
The first tinner was J. G. Burgett.
The butcher business was at first conducted by Ronse & Myers.
The pioneer druggist was Jacob Loy.
W. C. Chesney owned and operated the first wagon shop.
Mrs. A. E. Neeley opened the first stock of millinery goods.
R. E. Switzer burned the first kiln of brick at Coin.
A banking house was opened by Webster, Bros. & Co., in 1880, now known as the " Bank of Coin."
R. E. Martin was the first man to ship stock from Coin.
BANKING.
The Bank of Coin was opened in 1880, by W. E. Webster, who conducted it until his death in 1882. In June of that year L. Van Arsdol purchased the property and is still doing a successful banking business. The building is a fine two-story frame structure, erected in the spring of 1882. All is com- plete, even to vaults and time locks. Both home and foreign exchange is issued. Up to January, 1890, the concern had issned 26,000 drafts.
SOCIETIES.
Coin Lodge of I. O. O. F., No. 455, was instituted in the winter of 1882, by about enough members to fill the elective offices --- one having to be borrowed from another lodge. The present membership is fifty-five. Its officials are: G. B. Van Arsdol, N. G .; J. D. Bollinger, V. G .; M. Warner, Record- ing Secretary; John Hayner, Secretary; S. M. Elrick, Treasurer.
They have a well furnished lodge room over the Bank of Coin, and are now in good condition.
The present officers are: G. B. Van Arsdol, N. G .; J. B. Bollinger, V. G .; Myron
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Warner, Recording Secretary; S. M. Elrick, Treasurer.
Page Post of G. A. R., No. 65, was organ- ized November 1, 1881, by eleven members. The first officers were: J. H. Palmer, Com .; M. Neely, S. V .; T. R. Shaw, J. V .; A. T. Rice, Surgeon; Daniel Polsley, Q. M.
The present number of the Post is forty- six.
The present officers are: Thomas H. Bald- win, P. C .; S. P. Case, S. V .; J. H. Palmer, J. V .; J. Gemble, Q. M .; T. R. Shaw, Adj't.
SCHOOLS.
The wide-awake populace of Coin have, from the first, sustained good public schools. A comfortable school-house was provided in 1880 at a cost of $1,200. To this has been added a large portion, making the present a good-sized building. It is two-story and divided into four departments, each supplied with thoroughly competent instructors. As the building now stands its cost was about $6,000.
INCORPORATION.
Coin becaine an incorporated town July 30, 1881, by a vote which stood sixty-seven to twenty-five. The first election was held, August 29, 1881, when the following officers were elected: Mayor-T. H. Baldwin; Re- corder, Robert Wallace; Assessor, A. P. Anderson; Treasurer, A. T. Rice; Street Commissioner, B. F. Whitney; Councilmen, W. J. Clark, A. H. King, W. A. Woodworth, J. G. Spencer, David Polsley. The Mayors of Coin have been :
Thomas H. Baldwin .. 1881 A. G. Bacon .. 1886 William Reeves -.... 1882 A. G. Bacon .1887 William McMichael .. 1883
A. G. Bacon .. .. .. .. 1888 C. E. Kile. . .. 1894 Thomas H. Baldwin .. 1889 William McMichael .. 1885
The present town officers are: Mayor, Thomas H. Baldwin; Recorder, G. B. Van Arsdol; Assessor, Burton Gross; Treasurer, 3 L
L. Van Arsdol; Street Commissioner, Fred Bishoff; Councilmen, W. H. Wheeler, A. P. Anderson, T. T. MeIver, E. F. Rose, J. A. Ingleman, O. J. Eoff.
COIN IN 1890.
The following comprised most of Coin's business interests in the early part of 1890:
Drugs-Mrs. L. C. Hester.
Hardware -- J. A. Engleman.
Agricultural Goods -- A. P. Anderson.
General Merchandise-Hamilton & Mc- Kee, Love & Wheeler.
Grocery & Boots & Shoes-J. Prince.
Millinery-Mrs. J. H. Dowell, Miss Sue Scott.
Ladies' Fancy Goods-Mrs. A. E. Neeley.
Hotel-J. A. Delk.
Lumber & Grain-C. M. Rose & Co.
Bank-Bank of Coin.
Coal .- W. J. McMichael.
Wagon Shop-J. B. Dunmire.
Harness Shop-L. E. Dredge. Shoe Shop-Peter Yunmark.
Blacksmith-P. A. Switzer.
American Express Co.
Newspaper-" Coin Eagle."
Restaurant-Mackey & Co.
Railroads-" Wabash," Chicago, Burling- ton & Quincy.
Stock Dealers-William Wallace, L, F. Stitt.
Telephone Line.
POSTOFFICE HISTORY.
Snow Hill postoffice was established in Lincoln Township, on a "star route," in 1875. Mails were carried tri-weekly between Clarinda and this point, which is about a mile from where Coin now stands. Upon the completion of the railway and the estab- lishment of Coin, the office was transferred to the new village and in the fall of 1879 A.
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G. Baoon was made postmaster. He served until October, 1885, and was succeeded by C. E. Kile, who held it until he resigned in favor of his daughter, who continued post- mistress until October, 1889, when Mr. Bacon was re-appointed.
It was made a money-order office, August 15, 1881. The first order was sent by J. F. Reid to an insurance company: amount $9. The last order issued to January 20, 1890, was numbered 4,114.
The Methodist Episcopal Church at Coin was formed at "Snow Hill " school-house about 1870 by Rev. W. J. Beck and Chancy Carpenter, class-leader. A church was built at Coin in 1880, which will seat 300 persons; its cost was $2,000. A parsonage was erected in 1889 at a cost of $1,500. The present membership of the church is 200. The present official board are; William Goodinan, J. W. Turner, George Webster, J. H. Palmer, Jacob Wolf, Thomas Reinhart, S. R. Franks, W. W. Morrison, T. R. Shaw, T. C. Boylan, Mrs. Sarah Davidson, George Loy, Mrs. Martha Boylan. The present aver- age in Sunday-school is 100. The following pastors have served in regular order: Rev. W. J. Beck, Rev. W. S. Hooker, Rev. C. E. Lynn, Rev. J. D. De Tar, Rev. Samuel Far- low, Rev. J. M. Conrad, Rev. - Bishop, Rev. E. E. Lymer, Rev. L. B. Wickersham, Rev. W. H. Shipman, Rev. M. Stahl, Rev. J. R. Wellborn.
The United Presbyterian Church at Coin was formed June 12, 1880. The first meet- ings were held two miles northeast of Coin at the Monzingo school-house, Rev. William Johnston officiating. The first session con- sisted of George Mccullough, James Hainer
and J. S. Thompson from College Springs. The enrollment of the first membership was twenty-eight members. The elders were: Jolin Monzingo and S. A. Godfrey; trustees, R. B. Wallace, T. M. Monzingo and J. M. McKee.
The present membership of this society is eighty; total enrollment since church was formed, 127. The only death was that of Rev. Patterson. The total number of chil- dren baptized into the church is forty-three.
The following have served as pastors: Rev. R. M. Sherwood, who began in November, 1880, and left the work in May, 1884. He was succeeded by Rev. John Patterson, who remained until his deatlı, January 30, 1887. Next came Rev. N. H. Brown, in September, 1887, remaining until July, 1889, since which time the pulpit has had no regular pastor.
The society held meetings in the Meth- odist Episcopal Church until 1881, when they erected one of their own. It is 34 x 54 feet and cost $3,000. The well conducted Sunday- school of eighty pupils is superintended by W. P. Love.
SNOW HILL (DEFUNCT).
This was not a regularly platted village, but it was a small collection of houses and a postoffice called " Snow Hill." There was at one time-before Coin existed-a flouring- mill on the Tarkio River; a store operated by Crooks & Ausbach and a blacksmith shop. The location was about a mile north of the present Coin. The mill is still run, but not all of the time. A foundry was built in 1882 by Austin & Son, who still do a small business. Nothing else remains to remind the passer-by of a pioneer postoffice village.
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MORTON TOWN
CHAPTER XXX.
ORTON TOWNSHIP was originally included in Tarkio, then in Lincoln, but is now described as congressional township 68, range 39 west. It is bounded on the north by Grant Township, on the east by Lincoln, on the south by Washington Township, and on the west by Fremont Coun- ty. The only stream of any considerable note is the West Tarkio River. It is one of Page County's most excellent and highly cul- tivated agricultural section, where corn is king and farmers are prosperous Americans, who believe in good schools and good roads and the obeying of all wholesome laws.
THE EARLY SETTLEMENT.
In tracing out the pioneers of a township or county, one finds [no easy task: many have removed, many died, and those yet re- maining "this side the strand" have had their minds too full of life's realities to remember all those early happenings. From the best source we have been able to draw we con- clude tliat the settlement of Morton Town- slip was effected as follows:
In 1853 Calvin Fletcher made the first settlement. . He was shortly followed by
Samuel Markham, from Kentucky. These both settled in the northwest corner of tlie township. The next settlement was made in 1867, on section 34, by H. A. Durbon.
In 1869, when S. R. Franks located in Morton Township, he says the following were then residents or came during that year: Henry Pierce, section 35; H. A. Durbon, section 34; Jacob Ernst and his son, A. L. Ernst, section 36; Cy. Cleveland, now of Nebraska, W. T. Jones, section 25; Evan Wilson, section 25; Jolin M. Chambers, sec- tion 35; O. H. Frink, section 10, came in April, 1871; James Noble, section 9, now lives at Shenandoah; Isaialı Beam, section 7;" Henry Wagner, section 19, still a resident; J. Roselle (came in 1871) settled on section 36. From that date on the township, in common with all western Page County, set- tled very rapidly, and now no wild land can be had.
THE FIRST EVENTS.
The first settler was Calvin Fletcher, in 1853.
The first child born was Fred. W. Franks, son of S. R. Franks and wife. His birthday was April 13, 1870.
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Probably Mrs. J. M. Chambers was the first person to die in Morton Township.
The first marriage was J. M. Chambers, to his second wife, whose maiden name was Goode.
The first schools were taught in a build- ing erected for that purpose in 1871, in " Pleasant Ridge" (No. 6), and White Cloud (No. 3). Phebe Ellis taught in the winter of 1871-'72 at the " Pleasant Ridge " school- house.
The first sermon was preached by Rev. James Lytle, in the spring of 1872, at " Pleasant Ridge " school-house.
The Methodist Episcopal people organized the first Sunday-school in Morton Township.
The first justices of the peace were J. M. Chambers and "Square" Beamns.
RELIGIOUS.
At present there is no regular organized religious denomination in Morton Township. For such services the people go to Coin or Bingham. However, in the early part of 1872, both the Methodist Episcopal and Wes- leyan Methodists formed each a class and held regular services at " Pleasant Ridge " school- house on section 36. Each was determined -- all in good spirit-to gain the first organ- ization, and if possible the first footing. Upon a certain Sabbath morning during the time above mentioned, Rev. James Lytle, the Wesleyan Methodist preacher, called his class together and preached for them on Sunday morning. He was aware that the Methodist preacher, Rev. L. W. Archer, was to preach in the evening: so lie (Lytle) gave notice as follows: " I hereby notify this people that this society will hold services each Sabbath forenoon throughout the year, at this school-house," expecting to head his brother off; but Rev. Archer covered this appointment by giving out notice that
he would preach " afternoon and evening " during the year! Hence that pioneer school- house, around which so many fond recollec- tions still cluster, was well supplied with "regular " services.
SCHOOLS.
As previously remarked, the first two school-houses in Morton were erected the same season-1871. In 1876 she supported six schools, having an enrollment of 168 pupils.
At the present-1890 -- the township is provided with eight excellent school buildings and an enrollment of 200 scholars. The best of teachers are engaged, and school matters are fully up to the Page County broad-gauge standard.
" LONE ROCK."
Before the reader passes from Morton Township, he is first invited to read concern- ing an object of natural curiosity, known as " Lone Rock," situated on section 15, about 100 rods southeast of Lone Rock school- house. This monster rock is of the boulder family, is about twenty feet long, ten or twelve feet wide, and stands about eight feet above the ground; how far it is embedded in the earth no one knows. It was discovered by Rev. William Rector, a Methodist minister, in 1851, while journeying from Fremont County to the Tarkio's country, and was per- haps the first white man to gaze npon its surface and query concerning its formation and original history. Whence did it come- from the north on an iceberg? Some mighty agency must have brought its hundreds of tons weight to this spot. Could we but hear its flinty tongue tell of this pre-historic jour- ney, it would surprise and fill us with won- der, sublime! Like the marks of age on the
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face of the aged person, does this ancient landmark declare the newness of the soil on which it now rests: the great difference be- tween youth and old age is here illustrated.
For many things pertaining to pioneer
times the reader is referred to the index, where the sketches of not a few of the early settlers will be found and their sketches read with interest, in connection with this township history.
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WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP.
CHAPTER XXXI.
ASHINGTON is the south western corner township of Page County; it is east of Fremont County, south of Morton Township, west of Colfax and north of the Missouri State line. It is, strictly speaking, congressional township 67, range 39 west. The West Tarkio River is the only stream of any consequence. The soil of this section of Page County is rich of the ricliest, and from it is produced all kinds of grain, grasses, vegetables and fruits common to this climate.
In 1858 the records show that this town- ship embraced all of congressional township 67, range 39 west, and a part of range 38, but subsequently it was cut down to the six- mile-square rule.
THE FIRST SETTLEMENT
was made in 1856 by B. C. Freeman, of Missouri; J. B. Van Sandt, of Philadelphia, and Alexander Van Sandt. Shortly afterward came Messrs. Mawhinney, J. S. Johnson, the Webb family, Charles Wilkinson, Mullen and a few others, " staked out" claims and at once began to build homes for themselves.
In 1862, when David Peck came into the township and effected settlement on section 21, lie says he found living in the township: B. C. Freeman, on section 32; Father Clauser, section 32; John and Alexander Van Sandt, section 28; Harvey, Edgar and Leonard Webb, A. J. Mawhinney, section 26; Dr. James Hull, section 26, and a man named Ridge- way, on section 20. During the next four or five years there came Richard Dupray, Thomas Peter, P. S. Hunter, Sylvester John- son, Isaiah Martin, Jack Dugan, S. Scram, E. W. Comfort, Jack and Henry Wiar, John Lee, J. M. Darbee, T. J. Gibson.
From the time the railroad was built through Essex and Shenandoah, in 1870, set- settlement was made very rapidly.
FIRST EVENTS.
The first school-house erected in Washing- tou Township was the one at Union Grove, in 1861.
Miss Emeline Dupray taught the first school.
The first sermon was preached by Rev. Stephen Blanchard, about 1862.
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The first person to weave cloth in the town- ship was Mrs. B. C. Freeman.
The first marriage was that of J. M. Kime to Miss Kate Hull, July 5, 1860.
The first male child born was to Mr. and Mrs. B. C. Freeman, in September, 1856.
The first female child was Mary, daughter of Alexander and Susan Van Sandt, born in 1857.
The first cemetery was platted on section 21. It contained three acres, and was on Mr. Peck's land.
The first persons buried there were: George Peck, in 1865; Ida M. Peck and Clara Peck, in 1866.
RELIGIOUS.
However great the temptations of the early settlers might have been to forget their early training in sacred things, they did not yield, for we find that among the first enterprises they undertook was the providing of schools and church societies, which held services at private homes and at school-houses. The first sermon was preached in Washington Township by Rev. Stephen Blanchard, Wes- leyan Methodist, in 1861 or 1862, at the Union Grove school-house.
The Methodist people gained early footing in these parts, as well as in nearly all western sections. What was known as " Union Grove charge" was for years a stronghold of Meth- odism. Another point where this sect were in early days and still have a society is at West Point, near the county line.
The Christian Church is an organization who hold services at Union Grove school- house, two miles west of the village of North- boro. The church was formed in 1887 by twenty-three members. The first deacons were: D. W. Flickinger and Isaac Speakınan, who are also the present deacons. The elder is H. H. Whitney. The present pastor is Rev. P. Azbill. The first preacher to serve
was Rev. W. W. Hallem, who was succeeded by J. H. Painter, State evangelist. Next canie Rev. Sibberel. The school-house at which they meet every Sabbath is the Union Grove building, on section 21. The present membership is twenty-four. A Sunday-school is carried on successfully, with J. Speakman as its superintendent. It has an attendance of thirty scholars.
A Baptist Church was formed in January, 1876, with C. P. Green and wife, G. E. Mor- rill and wife, R. F. Freeman and wife and Charles Cox. They worshiped at school- houses. Revs. Irely, Webb and E. N. Best served among other pastors. When North- boro village started the church was changed to that point.
SCHOOLS.
The pioneer school-house of Washington Township was erected in 1861 and since been known as Union Grove. Miss Dupray taught the first term in this house. As the years have rolled away and the country developed the people liere have kept fully up to the standard of Page County's school system and at present the township is provided with six excellent buildings. The total enrollment in 1889, was 253.
POSTOFFICES.
The present postoffices within the township are Walkerville, in the southwest part of the territory, and the one at Northiboro, on the railroad. At Walkerville Mrs. A. E. Corbitt is the present postmistress. I. R. Haywood also conducts a store of general merchandise at this point.
VILLAGE OF NORTHBORO.
This is a small station on the Denver Short Line (Chicago, Burlington & Quincy) rail- road, on section 23 of Washington Township. It was platted by the town lot company, September, 1881. It is finely located on a
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hill and overlooks a magnificent rural district where all is thrift and prosperity.
The first attempt at business at this point was in the antumn of 1881, soon as thie rail- way was put through. R. J. Mason put in a stock of groceries as the first store. Hill & Scott Brothers soon opened up a general merchandise stock. All of the following lo- cated in the fall and early winter of 1881: Henderson & Bunting, hardware; Blanchard & Peck, groceries and queensware; A. D. Kerr, groceries; R. J. Mason, blacksmith shop; hotel by McPherson, who soon sold to Mrs. McGinnes, the present owner; real estate, J. R. Montague; lumber yard, George Palmer & Co.
The first to deal in grain at Northboro was G. E. Morrill; first in the livery business, E. Benedict; first in the harness business, W. L. Dunmire; first in boot and shoe repair shop, S. Fields; first in millinery goods, C. M. Duprey; first to deal in drugs, J. H. Word; first agricultural goods, Furgeson Brothers & Wood.
BUSINESS OF 1890.
Blacksmithing-Fred Hirtz. Coal-Scott Brothers & Co. Hotel-Mrs. McGinnes. Hardware-C. P. Green & Co.
Grain-Howard & Morrow.
General Merchandise-Scott Brothers & Co., A. E. Pratt.
Harness Shop-C. T. Long. Postoffice-C. P. Green. Livery-E. Benedict.
Shoe Shop-R. J. Carswell.
A postoffice was established here in 1881, and the same was made a money-order office in 1884. The first order was sent by James Anderson to Frank Day of Westboro, Mis- souri; amount $22.50. The office had issued,
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