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Cascade in 1910 had five churches, public and parochial schools, two banks, two weekly newspapers, many general stores, grocery, hardware, drug, clothing, boot and shoe stores, hotels, restaurants, mills, saw and flour, physicians, lawyers, milliners, shops of various kinds, saloons, builders, band, creamery, electric light plant which cost $7,000, an insurance institution, lumber dealers, city water works, opera house, telephones, live stock dealers, livery, under- taker, jewelers, marble yards, barbers, real estate dealers, photog- raphers, etc. It is one of the best towns of its size in the state.
White Water Township (township 87 north, range I west) was
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settled early, among the first residents being Jacob Hamilton, Rob- ert Rogers, Peter Summers, Matthew W. Hutton, John Graham, William C. Olmsted, Christopher Drew, John A. Kennedy, Thomas W. Phatigan, James McDermott and others.
In the fifties considerable gold was found along White Water creek in the black sand and doubtless could be found at this day where the black sand is. Fillmore was established as a postoffice in 1850 and William Heitschew was the first postmaster. Quite a large village grew up there in time and increased in population after the construction of the railroad. It now has a store or two, me- chanics, a co-operative creamery, etc.
Gray's mill, in White Water township, one mile from White Water bridge and twenty miles from Dubuque, was offered for sale in July, 1855. It had two run of French burrstones ; also a quarter section where the mill was located, 100 acres of adjacent prairie, a tract of timberland, two dwellings and other buildings were offered in lots to suit purchasers.
On September 7, 1860, a miniature tornado swept across White Water, Prairie Creek and Washington townships, leveling fences, stocks, trees and houses. Its course was from northwest to south- east. No lives were lost.
Jacob Hamilton lived at or near Hempstead or, as the postoffice is called, Fillmore. Here in very early times the settlers came from many miles around to vote. Jacob Kitler lived near him. The bridge at Hempstead was built in 1861. This place, no doubt, was named in honor of Governor Hempstead, a Dubuquer.
Vernon Township (township 88 north, range I east ) was settled at an early date. It was made a part of Catfish precinct in 1838 and voters were obliged to go to the home of John Paul to cast their ballots. In September, 1840, it was made a part of Regan's pre- cinct. In February, 1843, it was divided among four townships (see elsewhere). On February 7, 1849, it was created with its present boundaries and named Mount Pisgah, but late in the same year the name was changed to Vernon.
Among the first settlers were the Grahams, Younts, Newells, Sparks. Sloans, Moores, Jordans, Champenoys, Moheisers, Mc- Cants, Snodgrass and Averinghams. From 1849 to 1853 many families, attracted by the monastery, came here to reside, among whom were James and Patrick Murray, George Brown, Frank Burns, Peter Mclaughlin, Patrick Madigan, Michael Merrigan, John McGrath, Patrick Walsh, Peter French, Edward McDonnell, Thomas Logan, Michael Nolan, Martin McCarthy, James O'Hagen and Thomas Grace.
Peosta was laid out in 1853 by Simeon Clark and Elisha Brady on a tract of thirty acres. Among the first residents were Simon Clark, S. Hildebrand, who opened a store; Milo Burleridge, W. W. Miller, A. W. Beodell, a store; William Oldridge, Mr. Dunn, Mr.
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Brasher and others. Methodist, Presbyterian and Campbellite churches were started early. A hotel was built in 1857. During the Civil war the Union Leaguers effected an organization, and pre- viously had organized as a home guard. This was one of the few spots in the county to be loyal to the administration of President Lincoln (see elsewhere). At a loyal flag raising here in 1861 Alfred Thomas addressed the audience. The flag was lowered to half mast as a mark of respect to Senator Douglas. This little vil- lage has had at all times a few business houses for the surrounding farmers' convenience, and has a population of about 150.
The monastery of the monks of La Trappe is in this township (see elsewhere for an account of this interesting community). As early as 1853-4 the monks began to raise fine stock, securing several fine animals from Kentucky. They owned and raised Durham and Devon cattle and did much to improve the breeds in this county.
Brother Murphy, of the monastery, was one of the largest hog dealers in the state. He took from near Cascade several thousand head in November, 1867. They were fattened for market. He shipped away about 300 a week for some time.
In 1860 the monks of La Trappe raised upwards of 5,000 bushels of wheat on their farm at Melleray, in Dubuque county .- (Herald, August 22, 1860.
In 1853 William Potts was postmaster at New Melleray, on the Cascade road. His house was a favorite resort for picnic parties from Dubuque.
In Vernon township, eight miles from Dubuque, in April, 1863, was a den of wolves which had multiplied from year to year until they numbered nearly or quite fifty animals. They were fierce and had become very bold, attacking pigs, lambs, calves and even per- sons. During the winter of 1862-3 they often entered the door yards and barn yards of Mr. Courtney and others and battled with his dogs for domestic animals. A young lady belated was attacked but managed to elude them and reach a place of safety. Sportsmen of Dubuque were asked to go there with dogs and guns and hunt and kill the pack .- (Herald, April 22, 1863. )
Peru Township (township 90 north, range 2 east and part of township 91 north, range 2 east ) was among the first to be settled. The village of Peru was founded in 1833; in fact, earlier than that year, notwithstanding the occupancy by the Indians. Elections were ordered held at the house of General Gehon in Peru village in 1834, at the time Michigan territory was formed. General Gehon was one of the first county supervisors, in 1836. The village was at first thought to be a rival of Dubuque, and was ordered surveyed under the act of Congress, and elections were held there regularly, but in 1838 were held at the house of Myron Patterson. At this date also Durango was made an election precinct and the polling place was the residence of J. Devin. Both Peru and Durango were
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election precincts in 1840. The Peru township created by act of February, 1843, embraced all of the present Peru and parts of the present Jefferson, Center and Dubuque (see elsewhere). The town- ship, as it is at present, was cut down in February, 1849.
Among the first settlers were Francis Gehon, Thomas McKnight, M. Patterson, M. W. Powers, Augustus L. Gregoire, Samuel Mor- ris, Tuck Baker, Samuel W. Barrington, Thomas Carroll, B. B. Bushec, Felix McBride and Mr. Brayton. Chester Sage and B. B. Busliee were at Sageville and there was established in 1833 the first saw mill in the county. The following year buhrs were added and corn was ground. Thomas Mcknight operated a hot-air furnace at Peru. Gen. Francis Gehon conducted a large general store at Peri-sold hardware, dry goods, clothing, boots, shoes, hats, caps, groceries, queensware, etc. M. W. Powers established a large store there about 1834 and sold liquor. Presley Samuels located at Durango (sometimes called "Timber Diggings") in 1834 and about the same time Thomas McCraney, John R. Ewing, Ne- hemiah Dudley and Richard Marston located near him. When Wisconsin territory was created in 1836, Francis Gehion was ap- pointed marshal. Michael W. Power was postmaster at Peru in 1838. "Kentucky" Anderson died here "with his boots on" about 1838. He was shot under great provocation by Adam Sherill. Ambrose Eagle settled here in 1837. Francis Gelion assisted in taking the territorial census in 1840 and was paid $350 at one time and $150 at another for his services. Presley Samuels was post- master for many years at Durango. J. H. Thedinga settled early at Peru. The hopes of Peru and Durango expired when it was seen by 1836 that Dubuque was the coming city. After that neither advanced beyond a small country hamlet, with a store or two and a few mechanics, though at one time the settlement of many miners at Durango promised large and substantial growth.
It was during the forties that the race track at Peru began to be used by the sporting men of Dubuque, but nothing notable occurred there until the fifties. The races were at their best in 1858. In April, Iowa John beat Roan and Spot in a mile trotting race for a purse of $25; best time 2:54. In July the horse General Washı- ington beat the horse Bay for $75. At the same time Lucy Harris defeated the Maid of Pittsburg in a trot, three best in five, for $50; best time 2:57. Lunkhead defeated Brown Pete and Iowa John. Other horses were Peosta, Curly Jane and Julien. In August, 1858, J. Leyden was killed at the track by William Dailey. In a running race Fox beat Wild Bill in a half mile for a purse of $200; time, 54 seconds.
The postoffice at Sageville was established in the forties, but was discontinued there during the Civil war. August Heber was post- master in 1862. Bridges were built at Peru and Sageville from
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1859 to 1863. In October, 1865, Samuel T. Whitehead committed suicide at Durango.
Henry Myers, of Peru township, killed a wildcat on his farm in February, 1862. It measured three feet ten inches from the tip of the nose to the end of the tail. It had killed about twenty chickens and several geese.
Thompson's mill, near Sageville, was a prominent industry for many years. The land passed to J. A. Rhomberg many years after- ward. The villages of Peru, Durango, Sageville, Zollicoffer Sta- tion, Edmore Station, Ainsworth Springs and Specht's Ferry are small centers.
Center Township (township 89 north, range I east ) was settled in the early thirties. The first settlers voted at Dubuque, but in 1839 this portion of the county was constituted Paul precinct for voting purposes.
In 1843 it was made a part of Julien, Jefferson, Concord and Center townships. In February, 1849, it was given its present boundaries.
Among the first settlers in Center township were William Morri- son, John Morgan, Thomas C. Judd, E. McDowell, Martin Hag- gard, Peter R. Benner, James Kimbrel, John M. Moore, David Haggard, William Stratton, Elisha Brady, Felix W. Flaherty, Thomas B. Wilson, William D. Scott, D. M. Buie, Samuel Wells, Antoine Loire and P. L. Sharp, who arrived before 1845: also Louis Fettgather, C. F. Humke and the Balls. The township had an abundance of good timber and limestone. Considerable char- coal was burned early. During the fifties there were built three saw mills and two grist mills.
The village of Dacotah was founded early in the fifties as a result of the survey for the Dubuque & Pacific railroad. The first lots offered in March, 1854, sold for $25 each ; in May they were worth $200. It was to be the first station west of Dubuque and grew rapidly. In 1855 its name was changed to Centralia. The county agricultural society met there in the fall of 1854. In June. 1855, the place had three stores, several mechanics, a postoffice and a population of about 200. "This village now contains 200 inhabi- tants. The present prospects indicate that in less than ten years the county seat of Dubuque county will be established at Cen- tralia."-("A Citizen," in E. & H., June 6, 1855. ) In 1863 the postoffice there was suspended. At an early day, P. Lattner & Brother opened a woolen mill on the Little Maquoketa, three miles north of Peosta. They paid the highest price for wool and carded. spun and wove woolen garments, etc. The residence of James Hood was burned in October, 1852, by an incendiary. In the fifties a big barbecue and harvest home was held at Twin Springs and was attended by 2,000 people. The speakers were Alphons Matthews, Dr. J. P. Quigley, T. J. Paisley, C. J. Rogers and Andrew Bahl.
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William Stratton donated the land at Centralia. It has the Catholic church, several stores, hotels and among the business men there have been William Morrison, Mr. Rittenhouse, Antoine Loire, A. D. Anderson, Louis Blew, Felix Flaherty, Mr. Philbrick and others. Lattner and Lora are small hamlets.
Washington Township (township 87 north, range 2 east) was among the first settled. The voters first went to Dubuque to poll their votes, and so continued probably until 1840, when the town- ship became a part of Ferguson precinct. In 1843 the township was duly created and named, but then embraced all of the present Washı- ington and portions of Vernon, Prairie Creek and Table Mound. In February, 1849, it was given its present boundaries.
Early in 1857 a petition signed by twenty-five citizens of Wash- ington township, Dubuque county, was sent to the governor, ask- ing him to withhold his signature to an act dividing three school districts (one in Dubuque county and two in Jackson county ) for the purpose of forming a fourth. D. Cort was the author of the act, which was passed near the close of the session.
A boy named Lawrence Conley, aged about 14 years, was killed at Buncombe June 30, 1860, by being hurled by a runaway horse with great violence against a rail fence.
Among the first settlers were Jonathan Higgins, who came about 1833. A little settlement was formed around him and was called Higginsport, and a postoffice was established there. Henry Hunter, Mr. Clark and Mr. McAllister came early. Daniel Cort and John Wallace came in the forties; the former was prominent in politics. Zwingle is located on the Cort place. Three Wallaces served in the Union army. Other settlers were the Carpenters, Gaggarts and Cheenys around Buncombe, Dr. I. S. Bigelow, Robert Kennedy, Ulric Leffert, Martin Denlinger, U. S. Deahl, Jacob Wolfe, Mathew Powers, Daniel DeKoven, William Gaul, the Earlys, Watchs, Cotas, Timmins, Kinsellas, Donahues, Stranes, Henry Hunter, Nathan W. Dobon, Michael Malony, Thomas Hurley, Thomas Donohue, Am- brose Meeker and Walter Baker. Christian Denlinger came with Dr. I. S. Bigelow and Robert Kennedy. George Salot had a store in the township very early.
At a meeting of the Democrats of Washington, held at Bun- combe September 29, 1858, the following persons were present : Daniel Cort, Joseph Musey, J. R. Foster, C. Denlinger, William C. Simpson, Dr. I. S. Bigelow, D. Kifer, M. D. Cune, R. Kennedy, Jonathan Higgins, John Dunn and Mathew Powers.
"New Flouring Mills .- We are indebted to Messrs Kifer, Bus- sard & Co. for a sack of very excellent flour of their own manufac- ture. Their mills are located in Washington township, sixteen miles from here, on Lytle creek. They have experienced workmen and can manufacture just as good flour as can be made anywhere in the Union."-(E. & H., June 21, 1859. )
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Buncombe is a discontinued postoffice ; a church, school and a business house or two constitute the village. It was discontinued in 1864. Emma is also a discontinued postoffice. A big bridge over Otter creek at Zwingle was built in 1863. In 1864 the residence of Daniel Cort was burned to the ground. St. Joseph's church is in this township. In 1892 a sudden flood nearly carried Zwingle away; stores, elevator, wagon shop, blacksmith shop, etc., were washed away. Considerable live stock was drowned. A serious railroad accident occurred near Zwingle in 1907. Two persons were killed and eleven injured.
In December, 1900, the village petitioned to be incorporated, and the next year was duly made a town, with mayor and other neces- sary officers.
Bennetsville, Sylva and Washington Mills are small places.
Prairie Creek Township (township 87 north, range I east ) is one of the best in the county. In 1834 it was made part of the Maquo- keta election precinct, the polling place being at the house of Jacob Hamilton. In 1840 the precinct was called White Water, but later in the same year was named Regan's precinct. In 1843 it was made a part of Clinton and Washington townships. In February, 1849, it was limited as it now stands and for the first time was called Prairie Creek.
Among the first settlers were Samuel Litton, James McDermott, Patrick Nagle, Timothy McCarthy, J. D. Dickinson, Mr. Graham, Mr. Maloney, Maurice O'Brien, Jonathan Paul, Samuel Fetters, J. Brombaugh, James Larkin and the Lenehan, Delaney, Ogden, Calla- han and Donovan families. Still later came the Duffys, Farrells, Dunns, O'Briens and Coxes.
The old Cox schoolhouse stood where Bernard now is. Of this township Dennis O'Brien, John M. Lenehan, J. J. Dunn and T. F. Phillips distinguished themselves.
The first iron bridge in the county was built over Lytle's creek, this township, in 1873. It cost $1,242. In 1863 Mr. Cox sold in Dubuque twenty-two hogs that averaged over 400 pounds each. He received the highest price then paid-$4.35. J. D. Dickinson, in 1845, bought of the government the land on which the town of Bernard now stands.
In June, 1858, Thomas Donaghue was killed in Prairie town- ship by James Gibbons. The latter was arrested and admitted to bail in the sum of $10,000. Donaghue was drunk and threatened Gibbons, who retaliated by kicking the former several times vio- lently, fracturing his skull. Drs. William Watson and B. McCluer made the post-mortem examination.
Patrick McArdle was murdered here in February, 1864. His wife and son were arrested and tried ; the son was acquitted but the wife was found guilty and sentenced to the penitentiary for life, but was later pardoned.
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The Litton farm in Prairie Creek township had been purchased and was owned in 1860 by Hon. B. N. Huntington. At first it contained but 200 acres, but was added to by Mr. Huntington until it consisted of 1,020 acres at this date. Ten and a half miles of board fence stood on the farm. Mr. L. S. Wood occupied the farm as a tenant of Mr. Huntington, who lived at Rome, New York. He had 170 acres in spring grain. It was well stocked with high- grade animals.
Bernard is a small town on the narrow gauge railroad in this township. Its origin is due to the railroad. The place was platted in 1896. The next year it became incorporated, twenty votes being polled for incorporation and none against it. The first officers were: Matt Donovan. mayor; Joseph Carrigg, recorder ; Willian McCarthy, assessor; P. M. Fortune, treasurer; Michael Slattery, P. H. Russell, William McCullough, Roger Driscoll, Willian? Russell and Alexander Moriarity, trustees. It now has a population of about 150; has a hotel, three general stores, hardware store, saloon, blacksmith shop, physicians and a few other business concerns.
Liberty Township (township 90 north, range 2 west ) was early a part of the Upper Catfish election precinct, and in 1838 voters were required to go to the house of John Regan to cast their votes. In 1840 it was constituted a part of Hewitt's precinct. As first created in 1843, Liberty embraced the present Liberty and parts of the present Concord, Iowa and New Wine townships. In February, 1840, it was given its present boundaries.
Among the early settlers of Liberty were Peter Pletsch, Matthew Mccullough, Peter Duster, Nicholas Colbert, John Linck, John Heidersheid and Michael Wagner.
Luxemberg is also called Flea Hill and the postoffice Allison. Mat. Enders conducted a store there early. Adjacent are many of the most valuable farms of the county. Nick Gotto began to sell goods there about 1870. From 1865 to 1875 about forty-eight families sold out and left this township, the Germans taking their farms. Now the population is almost wholly German. There are now at Luxemberg a store, creamery, smithy, hotel and shops.
Concord Township (township 90 north, range I west ) was early settled. In 1834 it was attached to the Camp election precinct ; in 1838 to Regan election precinct and in 1840 to the Hewitt election precinct. In 1843 it was created and named Concord for the first time and then embraced parts of Jefferson, Concord, Iowa and Center. In 1849 it was given its present limits.
Among the first settlers were Thomas Cook, John H. Floyd, N. Montgomery, Joseph Glew, Garland W. Gehon, D. R. Anderson, N. Van Meter, W. J. Anderson, William Rooney, John Sweeney, Richard Nichols, John McQuillen, the Henrys, Cooneys and John Floyd. The oldest postmaster in Iowa resigned in 1869; he was
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appointed at Pin Oak in 1841. As late as 1860 small herds of deer were to be seen in this township.
Holy Cross is also known as Pin Oak and Georgetown. The Catholic church is in the form of a Roman cross and hence the name. Jack Floyd was postmaster there very early. There has usually been a store or two there and a few mechanics. The place was incorporated in 1898; twenty-five persons signed the petition. twenty-one ballots were cast, all in favor of incorporation. John Cripps was elected mayor ; J. P. Sweeney, clerk ; Michael Clemens, treasurer ; William Koeller, W. Arensdorf, Frank Noerges, P. J. Maiers, H. Foxen and Charles Brady, trustees.
The little place called Plum Creek made great pretentions to future greatness in early years. William Plumbe founded there the paper town of Plumbeola, buying the land in 1836, but not doing anything to establish the village until about 1856, when he had it platted and advertised far and wide lots for sale. Prospective buy- ers were offered shares in the place somewhat after the fashion of a community. Cottage Hill has two or more churches, several stores and mechanics and a postoffice.
Dodge Township (township 88 north, range 2 west ) was early a part of Cascade precinct ; voters first went to the house of Jacob Hamilton to cast their votes. In 1840 it became a part of White Water precinct. In 1843 it became portions of Iowa and Cascade. In 1849 it was a part of Taylor ; in January, 1850, it was given its present limits and named Dodge for the first time. Settlers came in slowly. Among the first to arrive were Jonas Gallahan, Peter Mellinger, Lucius Kibby, Henry Mounsey, Harrison Post, Thomas Riggs, Oliver Funsen and Patrick Flinn. Kibby was an old man when he came here; he claimed to have seen Washington and to have witnessed, when a boy, the battle of Bunker Hill.
Rockville, in September, 1857, had four mercantile houses, of which D. E. Sawyer & Company conducted one. There was a black- smith shop, a wagonmaker, a large church, a grist mill and a saw mill. There was excellent water power there. The village was located six miles directly south of Dyersville.
Worthington was established in 1857 by a surveying party and a village was laid out on the farm of David Lovelace. Amos Worth- ington, for whom the place was named, erected a large store build- ing and opened with a large general stock. Mr. Piersall also built and conducted a store. About 1860 William H. Moore bought out Worthington and became postmaster. Other business men have been L. Tisdale, John Toussaint, J. P. Cousin, W. Lattner, William Lehman, George Welter, John Permantier, B. R. Taylor, C. Nacels, W. W. Cox, C. R. Anderson, M. Kraus, Joseph Dunkle, Peter Baum and many others. The place is now a wide-awake, up-to-date little village. It was incorporated in 1893, thirty-five persons sign-
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ing the petition. Of the forty-two votes cast at the election, thirty- two were in favor of corporation and ten against it.
Iowa Township (township 89 north, range I west ) was attached to Camp's precinct in 1834, to John Regan's precinct in 1838 and to Hewitt's precinct in 1840. In 1843 it was created and named, but then embraced parts of the present townships of Iowa, Center, Taylor and Vernon. In 1849 it was made to embrace the present Iowa and New Wine townships, but in January, 1850, was given its present limits.
Among the early settlers were John O'Connell, Timothy Murray, William Hogarty, Larry Duggan, Michael Ferring, Oliver Funston, Robert Gamble, Theophilus Crawford, Edward Flinn, I. H. Kisk- patrick, John Bauttson, P. B. Hogan, Robert Wilson, A. G. Brown- ing, D. R. Anderson, James Hogan, William Emerson, H. Gillespie, Robert, James and David Gowan, Mr. Solly, Henry Decamp, B. F. Johnson, the Stichlers, Hugh Stott, John Garland, Thomas Salmon, James, Edward, John and Maurice Kirby, the Wedeleines, W. J. Anderson, David Anderson, John Anderson, James and Joseph McGee, James Bankston, A. T. Bankston, Willis Thompson (the elder Bankstons and Thompsons served in the Blackhawk war), P. M. Byerly, Isaac and Miles Simpson, Enoch Jewett and Richard Roach. Bankston Prairie took its name from the Bankston family.
Willis Thompson, in January, 1831, crossed the Mississippi at Dubuque on the ice, and remained at the mines one week ; he then went east, but in 1836 returned and located on Bankston's prairie, Iowa township. He had served in the War of 1812 and in the Blackhawk war, participating in the battle of Bad Axe, where he killed an Indian and took his blanket. Edward Flinn offered his place for sale in 1838. He was located on the Little Maquoketa, near Simon Clark's saw mill.
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