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Herman Miller, of Richland township, served in the 3rd Ohio Cavalry, as did also Wm. Maxwell.
I presume there are others in the county who served in the army, but I have not been able to obtain their names.
Had I time and space, I would be glad to give a brief history of the service of our gallant soldiers; reminiscences, incidents, etc. Let it suffice to say, that the memory of the patriots who sacrificed their own interests, and risked their own lives to save our glorious conntry, will be perpetu- ated, not only in history, but in the hearts of many loving, loyal ones.
While much credit is due to our officers for gallant
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services, just as much is due to our private soldiers. Each acquitted himself creditably, according to his ability and opportunity.
Guthrie county responded nobly to the call for volunteers, sending more than her quota; yet, through some mistake, she was included in the draft of '64.
At the November session of the Board of Supervisors, in 1862, a preamble and resolution was offered, the substance of which is as follows: Gov. Kirkwood, in his report of the several quotas of men furnished by the several counties for the war, credited Guthrie county with only one hundred and twenty-eight men, leaving a deficit of ninety six men; and the enrollment list for Guth- rie county, as returned by Mr. Hanyan, U. S. Drafting Commissioner for said county, and also the report issued by the Attorney-General, that said county had sent into the service one hundred and three men, and since the call for 600,000 additional volunteers, Guthrie county has sent one hundred and forty-six additional men, making a total of two hundred and fifty volunteers-twenty-six more than her quota; it was therefore resolved to apply to the Gover- nor to rectify the mis,ake.
The mistake, however, was not rectified, and a draft was made.
At the January session of 1864, the Board voted a bounty of $100 to each volunteer, -- which was paid in 1866.
MISCELLANEOUS.
As I have come into possession of several items of inter- est, since the chapters to which some of them would natu- rally belong, were written, and others which seem to have no particular place, I will give them as they occur to me.
The workmen now engaged in making the excavation for the basement of the high school building, dug up the root of the hickory pole raised in honor of President Pierce's election, in 1852. .
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In the early settlement of the county, I speak of Panooch and Mckay, in Dallas county. The former was changed to Adel in 1853.
Mckay's post office was established, probably, in 1851, and a town was laid out a year or two later, and ealled Irishtown, which name it retained for several years, when it was changed to Redfield.
The first house built in Panora was the log house of Mr. Hursche. This is its history: A Mr. Penny came here with the Cox family; he made a claim southeast of Panora, and to entitle him to hold it, he must have a shanty, which he engaged Mr. Brumbaugh to build. He faied to return, so the cabin was torn down and the logs sold to Mr. Hursche, who employed Mr. Leinart to draw them -- with an ox team -- to where he wished to build.
I say Anderson's mill was the first west of Des Moines. There was a small mill in Dallas county-Lamb's mill -- prior to that time, but, like Rip Van Winkle's drinks, "it didn't count." It was a small affair and was run but a short time.
Gopher Station, which was built and kept by John Betts -- one mile east of Dalmanutha -- was a strong frame with straw and mortar walls, plastered inside and out and its earthy appearance no doubt, suggested its name.
."Andy " Brumbaugh did blacksmithing as early as 1851, but kept no " regular " shop.
The Thos. Frazier place was first settled by a man by the name of Robinson.
Among the old settlers who escaped my notice, is Mr. Silas Seely, brother to Capt. Seely, who came to the county in 1854. He acted as deputy treasurer to the Captain. He was a gentleman of intelligence and culture, and was much missed when he left the county in 1856, or '57. He is now a resident of Missouri.
Ayres Rose, of Centre township, is an old an much es- teemed resident of the county. He is a well-to-do farmer; has surrounded himself with the comforts of life, and
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though he has seen much care and sorrow, retains his faith in humanity and Divinity.
An instance of the liberality and generosity of the early county officers, not already noticed, is that of Michael Leinart, who gave to the county, his salary as assessor, and also as township trustee. This, in the days when money was scarce, and the pioneers needy, is worthy of record and remembrance, as showing the disinterestedness of Mr. Leinart. But few officials would be willing to serve the people, exclusively for the people's good, as has done. Ever ready to encourage the right, he is ever firm in dis- countenancing wrong-doing.
Judge Bryan died in October, 1856. A wife and daughter survive him. The former is now the wife of Phillip Roberts. The daughter, Miss Lou. Bryan, a beautiful young lady who might distinguish herself as a singer, did not her modest and retiring disposition prevent it.
Not many years ago, we had in the county a genuine " post-trader." He kept a little store in the county, and also the post office. A Stuart attorney owned a piece of land near him. Mr. Postmaster wanted the land, and pro- posed to Blackstone to trade his store for it, offering as an inducement, to " throw in the post office." The trade was not effected. 4
In 1876 a District Agricultural Society was organized, with Geo. Gray, president; S. P. Rhoades, secretary; J. R. Bates, treasurer.
The District is composed of the counties of Guthrie, Dallas, Madison and Adair.
The first fair of the society was begun on the 10th of October, 1876, and continued four days.
Mr. and Mrs. Hatch came to Guthrie county in 1869, and staid six years, removing to Des Moines in the spring of 1876. Mr. Hatch is a native of Connecticut, Hartford Co., but has lived in Iowa since his boyhood; has been educated in the excellent schools of the State and at Iowa College.
His wife was born and educated in New York, being a
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graduate of the State Normal School. She has been for years, a most successful teacher. They are both, at present, occupied with their chosen profession, teaching reading and elocution, and by their patient perseverance and hard labor are slowly but surely climbing to the highest round thereof. Mrs. Hatch is a contributor to the leading periodicals, is a sensible and entertaining writer; she is the author of the charming children's stories, published in the Register.
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ADVERTISEMENTS.
J. B. BLANCHARD. GEO. GRAY.
GRAY & BLANCHARD,
LUMBER AND GRAIN MERCHANTS, STUART, IOWA.
Finishing and Uppers a Specialty.
Also, DOORS, WINDOWS AND BLINDS.
WE have a fine large shed, in which we keep all'our better Lumber, and we can, and will, sell as low as any one dare. We also have an Elevator and Feed Mill in connection with our business. Will pay highest market price for Grain, Hogs and Cattle. GRAY & BLANCHARD.
Office and Yard, South Side Railroad Track. STUART, IOWA.
M. RYAN,
DEALER IN :
STAPLE AND FANCY GROCERIES.
I have a large well selected Stock, which I am selling at Bottom Prices.
DRY GOODS, NOTIONS, BOOTS and SHOES,
STUART, - IOWA.
My Stock is Complete, and I am offering Bargains in all lines.
The largest assortment to be found in either Guthrie or Adair Counties.
PRODUCE TAKEN IN EXCHANGE.
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ADVERTISEMENTS.
BERNER & TOEDT, DEALERS IN HARDWARE, STOVES AND TINWARE,
Carpenters' Tools, Guns and Revolvers, Ammunition, Table and Pocket Cutlery. Farming Tools, Leather and Rubber Belting, Iron (well and cistern) Pumps. Gas and Lead Pipes. Hard and Soft Coal Base-burners.
AGENTS FOR THE CELEBRATED
CHARTER OAK COOK STOVE. We do all Kinds of Job Work in
Tin, Sheet Iron and Copper, and employ first-class workmen. We have the largest and best stock of Tinware in this section. Call and see us.
Pioneer Brick Block, Nassau Street. STUART, IOWA.
P. RYAN,
DEALER IN BOOTS, SHOES, HATS, CAPS,
AND GENT'S FURNISHING GOODS, STUART, IOWA. If you want anything in his line, give him a call and save from 10 to 15 per cent.
S. C. WALTERS, DEALER IN PIANOS, ORGANS AND SEWING MACHINES.
A full line of Sheet Music and Small Merchandise, and Sewing Machine Oil and Attachments kept constantly on hand.
Nassau Street.
STUART, IOWA.
218
ADVERTISEMENTS.
Dr. Treat's New Drug Store.
EVERYTHING IN THE LINE OF
Fresh Drugs, Pure Medicines,
FANCY GOODS OF EVERY VARIETY.
GLASS, PAINTS, OILS, BRUSHES, LUBRICATING OILS of all Kinds.
BOOKS, STATIONERY, TOBACCOS,
A
Can be found at Dr. Treat's New Brick Drug Store.
Corner Nassau and Division Streets.
STUART, IOWA.
GOULD & HOLMES, DEALERS IN ALL KINDS OF
FARM MACHINERY,
Also Lehigh, Anthracite, Blossburg and Des Moines Coal, which we sell as cheap for cash as any dealers in Stuart.
CALL AND EXAMINE OUR STOCK OF FARM WAGONS,
Which we sell lower and warrant to wear longer than any wagon in this market. We always keep a full line of Pumps, Plows and Reaper Repairs. Remember onr goods are warranted to GIVE SATISFACTION, or no sale.
Office and Warehouse, second door east of Iowa House. STUART, IOWA.
W. K. LINDSAY,
DEALER IN
Watches, Clocks, Jewelry,
TOYS, ETC.
STUART, - - IOWA. -
.
219
ADVERTISEMENTS.
DR. LeROY, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON,
Sixteen years experience in the treatment of all Acute and Chronic Diseases, and diseases of women and children. Calls made at towns on the Railroad, where regular attendance is not required. Medicines sent by mail or express. The Doctor can be consulted daily at his Office, in his New Brick Drug Store.
Corner Nassau and Tremont Streets.
STUART, IOWA.
Dr. W. H. H. CRANDALL, PHYSICIAN & SURGEON,
STUART, IOWA.
Makes the treatment of Chronic and Malignant Diseases of Men, Women and Children a specialty.
Having had some forty years experience in the general treatment of Acute, Chronic and Malignant Diseases, he feels qualified to meet the wants of the people. Dr. Crandall prepares and puts up all classes of Medicines for every form of disease prescribed for.
N. B. KAHN & SON,
DEALERS IN
CLOTHING, GENTS' FURNISHING GOODS,
Two Doors West of Post Office.
STUART, IOWA.
E. C. TROUT, 'DEALER IN
School, Miscellaneous and Blank Books,
All Principal Daily and Weekly Papers,
TOBACCO. CIGARS, CANDY AND NOTIONS.
STUART, - - - IOWA.
220
ADVERTISEMENTS.
Mrs. S. H. CHAMBERLAIN,
Milliner, Dress Maker,
AND DEALER IN RIBBONS, LACES, TRIMMINGS, ETC.
Tremont Street, two doors north of Dr. LeRoy's Drug Store. STUART, IOWA.
CHAS. S. FOGG.
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
OFFICE: Division Street, north of R. R. Track. S
STUART, IOWA.
DOSH & HERRIOTT,
HAVE THE COMPLETE
DRUG STORE
STUART, -
- IOWA.
EGAN & LAHMAN,
Livery and Feed Stable,
MAIN STREET, - - STUART, IOWA.
Keep the best turn-outs west of Des Moines. Prompt and careful drivers.
221
ADVERTISEMENTS.
THE BEACON LIGHT,
F. A. MANN, Editor and Proprietor,
Office, South side State Street, bet. Seventh & Gightht,
GUTHRIE CENTRE, IOWA,
- An elght column folio ; published each Wednesday. Official paper of town and county, having thellargest circulation of any paper in the county.
Dr. OWEN'S INFIRMARY,
Corner Seventh and Mulberry Streets,
DES MOINES,
- IOWA.
Blindness, Deafness, Catarrh, Bronchitis, Dyspepsia, Diseases of the Liver, Heart, Kidneys,. Blood, Nerves, and in fact, all Chronic and specific diseases of Man and Woman, successfully treated. Crossed Eyes straightened, artificial eyes inserted, and all intricate and delicate operations performed.
Dr. J. W. OWEN, Cor. 7th and Mulberry Sts., Des Moines,
JOHN T. MONTGOMERY,
Lightning Bods & Mumps,
DIVISION STREET, BETWEEN NASSAU and FRONT,
IOWA. STUART, - -
CARROL HOUSE,
A. J. WRIGHT, PROPRIETOR,
Main Street,
Stuart, Iowa.
ROOMS AND TABLE FIRST-CLASS. CONVENIENT TO DEPOT ..
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ADVERTISEMENTS.
W. P. MOULTON, Editor.
CHAS. STUART, Proprietor.
STUART LOCOMOTIVE,
Published every Monday morning, at Stuart, Iowa, a division station on Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad, and the best town between Des Moines and the Bluffs.
The Locomotive is the local organ for both Adair and Guthrie Counties, and constantly increas- ing its circulation.
SUBSCRIPTION, $2.00 PER YEAR.
THE STUART WEEKLY REGISTER NEWS AND JOB PRINTING HOUSE,
NASSAU STREET, STUART, IOWA.
CHARLES R. WRIGHT, Editor and Proprietor.
The best advertising medium in the County. Job Work a specialty and promptly executed.
GUTHRIE VEDETE.
OFFICIAL PAPER OF GUTHRIE COUNTY.
Dishes up local affairs lively. Largest circulation of any paper in the County, and is the only one using a power press in working off its edition. A first-class advertising medium.
LEW APPLE, EDITOR.
PANORA, - - IOWA.
CASEY CLARION,
HAM KAUTZMAN, Editor and Publisher.
Job Work and Advertising Solicited.
In Politics, Strictly Independent. Prospective Circulation, 600 Copies*
CASEY, . IOW'A.
223
ADVERTISEMENTS.
F. B. BICKFORD.
R. B. SPAULDING.
BICKFORD & SPAULDING, DEALERS IN
Dry Goods and Groceries,
HATS, CAPS, BOOTS, SHOES, CLOTHING, NOTIONS, Etc. Bottom Prices Guaranteed at all times on our Goods. GUTHRIE, - -
- IOWA.
J. W. HARRIS. J. M. HARRIS. W. M. HARRIS. M. E. HARRIS. HARRIS BROTHERS,
DEALERS IN
Hardware, Stoves, Tinware,
Des Moines Cont, Moline Cumps & Cartham Stone.
Also agents for Sweepstakes Threshing Machines and McCormick Reapers and Harvesters.
GUTHRIE,
IOWA.
MARTIN KILE,
DEALERS IN
DRY GOODS, GROCERIES, NOTIONS,
HATS, CAPS, BOOTS, SHOES, Etc.
GUTHRIE, -
- IOWA.
To the Close Cash Buyers of Guthrie and Adair Counties, Greeting :
I am permanently located in my Store, at Guthrie, Iowa, selling
Groceries, Canned Fruits,
Wooden and Earthern Ware, Boots and Shoes, for ready pay at the lowest possible cash rates. Country Produce taken.
J. B. RICHARDSON, - GUTHRIE, IOWA.
224
ADVERTISEMENTS.
Banking House of James M. Moore & Co., BANKERS AND NEGOTIATORS OF LOANS. Selling Real Estate and Collections made a Specialty.
JAMES M. MOORE'S
LAW, EXCHANGE AND LOAN OFFICE.
Loans on Real Estate promptly [negotiated at reasonable rates. Collections on all parts of the country a specialty.
GUTHRIE, - - IOWA.
CHEAP CASH STORE.
HITCHCOCK BROTHERS, DEALERS IN
STAPLE AND FANCY DRY GOODS,
Notions and Furnishing Goods,
At prices never before heard of. Also, a full line of Groceries. Country Produce taken. Call and examine our stock and prices, before purchasing elsewhere.
GUTHRIE,
IOWA.
MISS SADIE WELLS,
Millinery, Fancy Goods
Notions and Trimmings of all Kinds.
DRESS MAKING IN ALL ITS BRANCHES.
GUTHRIE, - - - -
- - IOWA.
E. B. NEWTON,
Real Estate and Insurance Agent.
Pays Taxes, buys and sells Real Estate, etc. Also agent for National Line of Ocean Steamers to all parts of the World. Sells the Celebrated Needham & Son Organs.
GUTHRIE, IOWA.
225
ADVERTISEMENTS.
Tm. H. HYZER,
DEALER IN
Drugs and Medicines,
Perfumery, Dye Stuffs, Pure Wines and Liquors for medicinal purposes, Patent Medicines, Notions and Fancy Articles, and all articles generally kept by Druggists. Physicians' Prescriptions Carefully Compounded.
CASEY, -
- IOWA.
R. H. MARSHALL,
DEALER IN
SHELF & HEAVY HARDWARE
AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS, ETC.
South Side Railroad.
CASEY, IOWA.
PANORA HOUSE,
PHIL. ROBERTS, Prop., PANORA, - - - -
- IOWA. -
Good Accommodations at all times.
The Stabling has been enlarged and improved and now gives ample room.
J. J. JONES, GENERAL DEALER IN Dry Goods, Staple Groceries, Motions,
Ready Made Clothing, Hats, Caps, Boots and Shoes. Also, DEALER in CLOTHS, BLANKETS, STOCKING YARN, Etc. PANORA, £ - IOWA.
226
ADVERTISEMENTS.
L. J. PENTECOST, Cashier. S. D. NICHOLS, Pres.
Guthrie
ounty
ank,
PANORA, IOWA.
DIRECTORS:
Geo. H. Moore. E. J. Reynolds. O. B. Hayden.
J. A. THOMPSON,
DEALER IN
foreign and Domestic Dry Goods,
NOTIONS AND GENERAL MERCHANDISE. :
PANORA, - - -
- IOWA.
JOHN CLINE. JAS. M. CLINE. W. H. CLINE.
J. CLINE & SONS, DEALERS IN
Dry Goods, Clothing, Groceries, Notions,
Queensware, Boots, Shoes, Hats, Caps, Woolen Goods, Blankets, Tobacco, Cirgars, Flour, Butter, Eggs, Bacon, Fish, etc.
Brick Corner.
PANORA, IOWA.
JOHN JACKSON.
JAS. GARLOW.
JACKSON & GARLOW, . DEALERS IN SHELF & HEAVY HARDWARE
Stoves and Tinware, Agricultural Implements of all kinds, Moline Buggies and Wagons, Pumps, etc. Also agents for the Victor Scale. Glidden's Patent Steel Barb Wire kept in stock.
South Side of Public Square.
PANORA, IOWA.
227
ADVERTISEMENTS.
PENTECOST & HAYDEN, DEALERS IN
DRUGS, MEDICINES,
Chemicals, Fine Toilet Soap, Fancy Hair and Tooth Brushes, Perfumery and Fancy Toilet Articles. Paints, Oils, Vanishes, Glass, Putty and Dye Stuffs. Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, Carbon Oil, Lamps and Chimneys. School Books and Stationery a Specialty. Physicians' Prescriptions Accurately Compounded.
PANORA, IOWA.
J. A. LYONS, DEALER IN
DRY GOODS, GROCERIES,
Ready-made Clothing, Hats, Caps, Boots and Shoes.
GUTHRIE CENTRE, - -
- IOWA.
JNO. BOWER & CO., DEALERS IN
DRUGS, MEDICINES,
Paints, Oils, School Books, Stationery, etc. Business in charge of P. H. LENON, who started the first drug store in the county.
GUTHRIE CENTRE, IOWA.
GUTHRIE CENTRE MILLS
MOTZ & MUNTZ, Proprietors. All kinds of Custom Work done on Short Notice. BEST BRANDS OF FLOUR AND FEED KEPT CONSTANTLY ON HAND.
ORDERS SOLICITED.
GUTHRIE CENTRE, - · - IOWA.
228
ADVERTISEMENTS.
. ESTABLISHED IN 1866.
IRA P. WE IMORE,
Bank, Abstract & Real Estate Office,
GUTHRIE CENTRE, IOWA.
J. B. CARPENTER,
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW,
Will practice in Guthrie and adjoining counties, and in the Supreme and Federal Courts. Collections, the Payment of Taxes and Real Estate promptly attended to.
GUTHRIE CENTRE, IOWA.
CHAS. W. HILL,
Clerk of District and Circuit Courts,
REAL ESTATE, TAX PAYING, LAW,
AND COLLECTION OFFICE.
Office in the Court House, Guthrie Centre, Iowa. Will Pay Taxes, Collect Rents, Lease Farm and Town Property, etc. Have complete Abstract of all the Records of Guthrie County.
CHAS. HADEN,
ATTORNEY AT LAW
STUART, IOWA.
P. J. CONNELLY,
Homeopathic Physician,
DES MOINES, - - - IOWA.
229
ADVERTISEMENTS.
D. H. BRUMBAUGH, DEALER IN
Shelf Heavy Hardware
Stoves, Dinware and farming Implements.
GUTHRIE CENTRE, -
- IOWA.
A. K. UPDEGRAFF. ELBERT W. WEEKS.
UPDEGRAFF & WEEKS,
Attorneys and Notaries,
GUTHRIE CENTRE, - - IOWA.
J. Y. HOPKINS,
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON,
Residence, forest Come. Office, Guthrie Centre.
ALL CALLS PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO.
H. S. FISH,
DENTIST.
Permanently located in Guthrie Centre. All work warranted to give satisfaction or money refunded.
INDEX.
PAGE
Adair.
97
Bear Grove Township
55
Beaver Township
62
Centre Township. 68 Casey 103
Churches. 147
Courts
167
Club Lan
163
Congressmen
182
Clerks-County 1778
County Seat and Court House.
183
location of. .
27
County High School
156
Constitutional Convention
181
Census Returns.
192
Dodge Township
61
Dale City ..
Dalmanutha ...
first settlement of. 13
women of 188
organization of.
25
Guthrie.
Guthrie Centre.
Grant Township.
94 89
Iowa, history of.
5
Jackson Township
50
Judges
167
Legislature, members of. 181
Morrisburg. 52
Military 200
Miscellaneous 212
Newspapers. 159
61
Orange Township.
Officers-County. 174
Post Offices. 157
53 81 9
Guthrie County, description of.
98 71
Highland Township
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INDEX.
Patents. .. 187
Penn
65
Panora.
29
Recorders. 179
Richland.
97
Supervisors
180
Stuart.
109
Schools
149
Sheriff's.
177
Thompson Township
81
Union Township.
87
Valley Township.
84
Victory Township
87
ADVERTISERS. PAGE
Berner & Toedt
217
Beacon Light.
221
Bickford & Spaulding
223
Bower Jno. & Co.
227
Brumbaugh D. H
229
Crandall W. H. H.
219
Chamberlain Mrs. S. H.
220
Carrol House.
221
Casey Clarion.
Cline J. & Sons
226
Carpenter J. B.
228
Connelly P. J
228
Dosh & Herriott
220
Egan & Lahman
220
Fogg Chas.
220
Fish H. S.
229
Gray & Blanchard,
216
Gould & Holmes
318
Guthrie County Bank ..
226
Harris Brothers
223
Haden Chas.
228
Hill C. W.
228
Hopkins J. Y.
229
Hitchcock Brothers
224
Hyzer W. W.
225
Jones J. J.
225
Jackson & Garlow.
226
Kalın & Son
219
Lindsay W. K.
218
LeRoy Dr.
219
Lyon J. A
227
Moore J. M.
224
Montgomery Jno. T
221
Martin & Kile
223
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INDEX.
Marshall R. H
225
Motz & Muntz
227
Newton E B
224
Owen Dr.
221
Pentecost & Hayden.
227
Panora House
225
Ryan M.
216
Ryan Pat
217
Richardson J. B.
223
Stuart Locomotive.
229
Stuart Register
229
Treat Dr.
218
Trout H. C.
219
Updegraff & Weeks.
229
Vedette Guthrie.
222
Walters S. C.
217
Wells Sadie
224
Wetmore I. P.
228
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