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Among the first Catholic families who settled here were: Daniel Doughty, James Mackey, John Burns, William Powers, William Farrell, John Percell,
Dennis McMorrow, Thomas Eagan, Tim- othy Cronan, James Landers, James O'Riley, Robert Glass, John Collins, N. McKenna, Dennis Cruden, Thomas Cross, Martin Solin, John Galligher, Thomas O'Rily and David Kelly. Father Feely, a missionary located at Charles City, deserves much credit for thebuilding of the Mason City church.
In 1873 the mission was divided, and Father Fannery, who took in a large terri- tory adjacent to this county, was the next priest in charge. IIe remained two and one-half years and was succeeded by Father Thomas O'Riley, who carried on the work two years and was succeeded by Father Michel Carolan, who still serves the church.
There are 125 families belonging to the society at present. They conduct a Sun- day school, which was organized in 1872 by the priest, and taught by some of the members of the congregation. The aver- age attendance is about seventy. Much credit is due to Mr. Farrell for the ser- vices he rendered the church in its infancy, when it needed just the kind of aid which Mr. Farrell so freely gave. The church in 1883 was in good financial condition, being out of debt, and the owners of other property. The church is 30x50 feet, with gallery, giving a seating capacity of 400.
The Episcopal denomination had a well organized society in 1883, at which time a new church edifice was being erected.
Rev. William L. Estabrook, pastor of the Episcopal Church of Mason City, was born in New Brunswick, Jan. 24, 1827. His parents were William L. Estabrook, a na- tive of New Brunswick, and J. B. (New- comb) Estabrook, of English descent. The
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son received his preparatory education in St. John Academy, and when about six- teen years of age, he commenced reading medicine with Dr Fitch, a graduate of Edinburg. In 1847 he graduated at Phil -. adelphia College. He then practiced medi- cine at St. Johns for one year. In 1848 he went to Bangor, Maine, where he was married to Frances C. Hall, daughter of Capt. William Hall, of Maine. In 1849 he went to California, around Cape Horn, as surgeon and part owner of the vessel. In 1852 he returned from California and located at Loch Haven, Penn., and en- gaged in the practice of medicine. In 1855 he removed to Albany, Ill., and in 1857 to Clinton Co., Iowa. In 1861 he was received as deacon in the Episcopal Church, by Bishop Lee. In 1861 he was commissioned chaplain of the 15th Iowa regiment, and also acted as surgeon. In 1863 he was appointed, by Gen. Grant, as chaplain of all the regiments at Memphis, Tenn., and was afterwards appointed chap- lain at Keokuk. In 1864 he was commis- sioned surgeon of the 45th regiment, Iowa Volunteer Infantry, with the rank of major, serving until the close of the war. He was ordained a priest in 1847 by Bishop Lee, of Davenport, Iowa, and has officiated most of the time in Iowa and Illinois. In 1882 he came to Mason City, Iowa. Mr. and Mrs. Estabrook are the parents of one child-Jessie R, wife of Warren Barnhart, of the firm of Barnhart Brothers & Sponseller. Rev. Estabrook has for a long time been a member of the Masonic order, and also of the I. O. O. F.
CEMETERY.
The first cemetery in the neighborhood of Mason City, and the one in use until
1867, was situated about a half mile north- east of the city, on section 3, on Lime creek. But as the country further devel- oped, it was deemed necessary to procure other grounds, consequently, in 1867, an ·incorporated organization was perfected, known as the Mason City Cemetery Asso- ciation, which purchased the present grounds laying a half mile to the south- west of the city, on a beautiful, well drained plateau, decending towards the Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad. Being somewhat higher than the town, the view in either direction presents a charming sight. The society, after purchasing the land, platted it and thus the present cemetery was opened; but not until 1871, was there much improvement made upon the grounds. At that date the grounds were fenced, lots staked off and systematically numbered. The Catholic portion of this cemetery is in an enclosure just north of the other. Among the fine monuments in this ceme- tery are two of an imposing character, that of Leonard Hill and Mrs. A. T. Par- ker. The people of Mason City are public spirited, and in the matter of caring for the city of the dead, they are not found wanting. Each recurring springtime these grounds are almost daily visited, the green carpeting about the graves smoothed down, and a floral offering left upon the sacred mounds. A sidewalk runs from the city nearly to the grounds. The citizens of the place take interest in the annual Dec- oration Day of the soldier's graves, always having befitting ceremonies upon that oc- casion.
EDUCATIONAL.
The first school in Mason City was taught in 1856, by Mrs. Lizzie Thompson,
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wife of A. M. Thompson, who came from Keene, N. H., in 1855. The school was held in a log house owned by J. B. Long.
Mason City has ever been progressive in educational matters, which speaks well for the people. In 1872 the erection of a magnificent school building was com- menced, and on the 4th of July, that year, the prominent feature of the celebration programme, was laying of the corner stone of this school house, which so beautifully adorns the city and is the just pride of her citizens. A throng of people assembled to witness the imposing ceremony. Mr. Moulton, county superintendent, delivered the address, after which the corner stone was placed, and the school board and teach- ers each gave expression to some senti- ment, as his or her turn came to take the trowel. A tin box containing the follow- ing articles were placed within the stone: A copy of the school laws of Iowa; a copy of the Express; the court calender; Moul- ton's address; a half silver dollar each from Messrs. Sanborn, Tiffany and Tuttle, and an express package, contents unknown, from A. J. Benton.
This building was formally dedicated, Oct. 19, 1874, with appropriate ceremonies. The people of Mason City had waited long for the completion of this, one of the finest structures in the entire northwest, and as the day drew near, all were zealous to take part in the ceremony. Never be- fore had Mason City witnessed such a gathering of citizens, the expression of whose faces attested the pride and gratifi- cation all felt within, over the final com- pletion of the union school building. The Mason City cornet band opened by an
overture which was followed by "Crowned with the Tempest," rendered by Prof. Huntley's trained choir. Prof. Gilchrist delivered an able address, after which A. B. Tuttle, on behalf of the school board, presented the building in a formal man- ner to the people of Mason City. The response in behalf of the citizens was offered by Hon. Edwin Flint.
This building is a three story stone structure, built at a cost of $30,000. In 1883 there were 950 scholars entitled to school privileges in Mason City, independ ent district.
MASON CITY PARK.
But few northern Iowa towns have a more desirable park, than Mason City. The grounds which are level and smooth, have become well sodded, and the lawn in the springtime and summer presents a car- peting of rich dark green, which, together with the hundreds of evergreens, alder and maple shade trees, affords a landscape most charming to the eye. The park is well protected by an encloure of a plain, yet very substantial fence. There are four gateways of entrance, one at each of the four corners, with foot paths running diagonally across the grounds The city has, at the cost of $300, erected a stately observatory, or band stand, in the centre of the park, which lends greater at- traction to the grounds. This stand is an octagon, running up about twenty-five feet, capped with a symmetrical, tin topped dome, surmounted by a tall flag staff. The citizens take a just pride in this park, and it is a very popular resort in summer time, being used for gatherings of a public character -
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SOCIETIES.
The following societies were represented in Mason City in 1883: Masonic, Odd Fellows, Knights of Pythias, Ancient Order of United Workman, Grand Army of the Republic and Iowa National Guards.
Occidental Lodge, No. 171, was organ- ized May 3, 1878, with the following char- ter members: George R. Miller, P. W. M .; J. B. Montague, M. W .; R. D. Patton, O .; Richard Valentine, recorder; F. M. Rodgers, financier; T. G. Emsley, re- ceiver; C. P. Shipley, guide; M. H. Kling, I. W ; Ed. T. Ely, O. W .; Will Ed. 'Tucker, M. S. Schermerhorn, J. H. Caught, Henry Kurl, Benjamin Pardon, T. B. McMillen, William B. Silson, E. Warbasse, Dr. C. HI. Smith and James Rule. In 1883 Capt. George R. Miller was grand worthy master of the State lodge. At the time the Iowa branch of the National order of the A. O. U. W. withdrew and organized an independent lodge of their own, the Mason City lodge was the first subordin- ate lodge which took action in this di- rection. The difficulty arose from the fact that the Grand Lodge made extortion- ate assessments upon the subordinate lodges, for the relief of the yellow fever sufferers. M. D. Schermerhorn, a promi- nent attorney of the city, opposed the pay- ment of these excessive assessments, and as soon as he opened up the way, he found many ready followers. As soon as it was made known throughout the State, a gen- eral secession followed, and the result was the lodges of the entire State withdrew, with but few exceptions. In 1883 the Mason City lodge numbered fifty-one, and was in a flourishing condition.
LODGE 70, KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS.
Was initiated in Mason City on the 23d of March, 1882, by the following charter members : C. H. McNider, J. B. Dakin, J. H. Walsh, J. J. Clark, H. R. Lloyd, D. J. Stewart, Duncan Rule, T. W. Thompson, A. H. Cummings, E. J. Rosen- krans, George Watkins, A. R. Sale, W. B. McNider, L. W. Phillips, O. R. Hall and J. E. E. Markley. Its first officers were J. E. E. Markley, C. C .; Duncan Rule, V. C .; C. H. McNider, K. of R. and S .; A. H. Cummings, M. of A .; George Watkins, M. of V .; J. J. Stewart, M. of F .; J. B. Dakin, P. C .; J. J. Clark, P .; A. B. Sale, O. G.
This lodge is becoming a popular lodge in Mason City, notwithstanding nearly every other secret society is well repre- sented here. They leased for a term of years the third story of West's block, on Commercial street, and have a lodge room proper, 25x56 feet, which is furnished in a pleasing manner-with the best of carpet- ing, upholstering work, pictures, altar, etc. Through their kindness thc A. O. U. W., Railroad Engineers' Union and Firemen's Union, all use the comforts and convenien- ces of this hall, which they sub-rent of the K. of P. The total membership of the lodge in 1883 was forty-three.
Company H, 6th regiment, Iowa Na- tional Guards, was organized May, 1873, as the Ellsworth Zouaves, with forty-three men. The officers consisted of S. B. Dex- ter, captain : H. G. Shockey, Ist lieuten- ant ; W. W. Jones, 2d lieutenant. It was afterward reorganized and became a part of the 6th regiment, I. N. G. In the summer of 1877, this company was called to Plymouth to protect the people against
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a band of 275 tramps. In 1878 the com- pany built their armory, which is 28x50 feet. This building cost $625, and is provided with gun racks, clothing cases for each man, and other conveniences. In 1883 they had $300 in the treasury and were out of debt. The company ranks well with any in Iowa, and is made up from the best men of the county.
The following is a complete roster of the company:
J. J. O'Rourk, James Rule, H. A. Marsh, William Burge, Fred Harding, William Egloff, G. W. Terrell, B. B. Will- son, S. R. Brower, W. B. Henderson, James R. Le Sachem, James Gibson, M. M. Bradley, G. W. Harding; E. A Kling, W. E. Randall, Horace Felt, E. W. Marsh, George Smith, Victor Christianson, E. R. Bicknell, A. C. Swartz, G. E. Pratt, Will Skiff, E. J. Rosencrans, Scott Bagley, Charles Hass, James Brooks, H. Rosen- crans, A. J. Ostrander, N. Bell, E. Stamp, John Baker, George Gale, E. A. Carter, Edward Hughes, D. H. Baker, D. MeMor- row, A. E. Jones, Charles Farr, Ebin Cole.
On the evening of Oct. 12, 1877, the members of company A, 6th regiment, I. N. G., presented their late captain, now Major S. B. Dexter, with a splendid sword and belt, as a token of their high esteem for him as a commander. The presenta- tion speech was made by John Cliggitt. The sword, belt and scabbard cost the company $40.
Farnsworth Post No. 42, of the Grand Army of the Republic, was organized at Mason City, June 12, 1881. The first roster contained the following names:
E. D. Dond, Com .; George C. Poisal, Sr. Vice Com ; D. II. Baker, Jr. Vice
Com .; Henry A. Marsh, Adjt .; J. S. Clark, S. C. Ransom, Q M .; J. A. Cotton, O. G .; James H. Gibson, O. G .; C. E. Beaker, S. M .; William Airheart, 2d M. S .; C. M. Adams, Burdette Payson, John Beazor, F. B. Florence, Edward Roberts, A. C. Bėmis, Tim O'Brien, R. S. Lillibridge, G. O. Brown, James Jenkinson.
In addition to these charter names, have been added and were members of the post in 1883:
WV. H. Mason, H. H. Shepard, F. M. Rogers, J. P. Colman, A. Cummings, G. C. Wright, Fred Zubal, R. Whipple, Fred Walters, William Dowley, H. II. Schell, M. V. Lucas, John West, G. E. Nichols, Oscar Van Teasell, G. A. Stearns, W. W. Cameron, Matt Emerson, C. M. Gaylord, J. M. Woodard, J. M. Becker, L. May, H. A. Dyer, L. A. Brown, E. C. Hamilton, R. A. Warham, G. H. Shocky, W. W. Esterbrook, William Kling, W. H. Foster, Heury Keerl, G. R. Miller, M. Corcoran, L. L. Brentner, Ernest Koller, P. S. Pal- mer, N. G. Carpenter, Charles Magoon, H. J. Smith, W. P. Hurst, S. G. Nelson, J. O. Pritchard, John Blake, A. H. Kisner, J, F. Crippin, Alexander Baker, Frances Van Sone, James MeKay.
Benevolence Lodge, No. 145, A. F. & A. M., received its charter June 8, 1860. W. C. Stanbery was the first W. M. A lodge had been organized as early as 1856, but never chartered. The officers of the order in 1883 were: I. R. Kirk, W. M,; J. Sherman, S. W .; W. W. Cammeron, J. W .; J. H. Valentine, S. D .: F. P. Whit- ney, J. D .; C. II. MeNider, secretary; James Rule, treasurer; George Symes, ty- ler. At this date the lodge numbered
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ninety-four, and was in a very flourishing condition.
Mr. Gold, of the State Grange of Iowa, organized a grange of the Patrons of Hus- bandry, in Mason City, March 13, 1873. The names of the twenty-eight charter members were enrolled at that time, from which the following officers were elected: Master, George Vermilya; overseer, H. K. Perry; secretary, F. M. Rodger; treasurer, L. Hill; steward, D. J. Farrell; assistant steward, J. R. Adams; gate keeper, T. H. Coggswell; lecturer, George R. Miller.
With the decline of this order through- out the State, this lodge ceased to exist.
The City Library Association was or- ganized in April, 1876. Prior to this date. the library was not under the charge of the city, but controlled by another society; but at this date the books and other prop- erty were passed over to the city, upon the conditions that they make an addition of at least $100 worth of books annually. To the city this was indeed a liberal offer, as the library then contained several hun- dred dollars worth of books. At the fol- lowing city election a vote was taken by the people, upon such a proposition, and was carried, and the tax-payers assessed for the support of this library.
WATER POWER AND MILLS.
Lime creek and its main tributary, Wil- low creek, the outlet of Clear lake, which unite a half mile east of Mason City, are two very remarkable streams of the purest water. The former, in its entire course through a supposed circle, dashes over a rocky bed, and much of the way is walled in by precipitous ledges of lime rock, ranging from ten to fifty feet in height, whilethe latter stream, through the last
two miles of its course, forces its way with an almost irresistible current through similar ledges of rock. The volume of water in these two streams affords ample supply for milling and manufacturing purposes, and so great is this fall that dams affording from eight to ten feet head
may be built every mile of their course, without the interference one with another; and so high are these rock-bounded banks that but very little of the adjacent land can be in any case overflowed. H. G. Parker, at his flouring mills, on the Wil- low creek, obtains a fall of ten feet, with- out setting back the water more than eighty rods.
To the pioneer there is always much of interest connected with the first mills built. The first mill in Mason City was erected in the summer of 1855, when the few settlers were rejoiced to know that a saw mill had been put in operation by Elisha Randall, who was in company with Samuel Douglass, of Vinton, Iowa. This mill sawed its first board in October, 1855, serving a good purpose in cutting lumber for the buildings to be erected the coming spring. But in the spring of 1856 the proprietors were obliged to witness the rewards of their hard labor, and the pride of the settlement, swept away in a few moments by a flood; but with pluck and energy they soon rebuilt, adding a corn eracker, which was highly appreciated by the settlers, whose chief diet was corn bread.
Mr. Randall relates a touching incident of pioneer hardship, in which a man named Place, living twenty-four miles to the north, in Worth county, came in the win- ter of 1856-7, over the crusted snow-drifts
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on snow shoes, drawing a sack of corn on a hand sled. It was Sunday morning and he asked Mr. Randall if he would go to the mill and grind it out for him, as his family were at home suffering for some- thing to cat. Mr. Randall went to the mill and turned on the water, ground the little grist and sent the man home rejoic- ing over his precious treasure
A few years later this mill was enlarged and run by E. Randall & Son, and in 1875 it was rebuilt and machinery put in for the new prooess plan of making flour. These improvements, together with a new dam, cost about $5,000. The following year Mr. Randall sold to John T. Elder, who was operating the mill in 1883.
Hon. Elisha Randall, builder of the first saw and grist mill at Mason City, was one of the thirty-four men who organized the county. He is a son of Elisha and Betsey (Brown) Randall, of Madison Co., N. Y. He was born Sept. 22, 1818, at Brookfield, Madison Co, N. Y., where I e gained man's estate, receiving a liberal education. In the autumn of 1854 he came to Iowa, halting a short time at Waterloo ; but the following June came to Cerro Gordo county to make it his home. Soon after he came, he, in company with Samuel Douglass, of Vinton, Iowa, built the first saw mill at Mason City, and two years later, a grist mill. In 1872 he patented a lime kiln, known as Randall's Perpetual Lime Kiln, which has since been sold in all parts of the country, and from which he has received a good royal- ty. Mr. Randall, better known as Judge Randall, from his having been county judge of Cerro Gordo county, was the first supervisor from Mason township. He
was also justice of the peace for many years. He served the county as recorder one term and has held other important offices of trust. He belongs to the Masonic fraternity and has been a member of the Methodist Church since seventeen years of age. In politics he was first a whig and later a republican. Oct. 31, 1838, he married Lucy M. York, of his native county. Mr. and Mrs. Randall have reared twelve children. At the breaking out of the rebellion Mr. Randall had no sons old enough to send to the service ; but he sent three sons-in-law, one of whom was Charles H. Huntley, adjutant of the 32d Iowa, who was killed at the battle of Pleasant Hill. Judge Randall is a modest, unassuming man, with whom it is a pleas- ure to converse, making warm friends wherever he goes. In 1883, though sixty- five years of age, he was still in possession of all his mental and physical powers, and comfortably situated, having a beautiful home in Mason City, where he was enjoy- ing the rewards of a well spent, active iife. J. T. Elder, owner of Randall's Mill in 1883, has been a resident of Cerro Gordo county since 1869, when he engaged in farming, which pursuit he followed seven years. In 1876 he bought the Mason City Mills, which he still operates. Mr. Elder was born in Center Co., Penn., Feb. 25, 1820. Ilis parents went to Clearfield county, and he was married in 1842 to Caroline Sabin. She became the mother of nine children, six of whom are now liv- ing-James, Emily, Jane, Niles C., George W. and John R. Mr. Elder removed to Indiana Co , Penn., where his wife died in 1862. He afterwards married Susan- nah Christman. In 1859 he removed to
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Hancock Co., Iowa, where their stay was brief. Mr. Elder is a practical millwright and carpenter. He began life a poor man, and by hard work and good management he has accumulated a competency. Mr. and Mrs. Elder are members of the Meth- odist Church.
In 1870 H. G. Parker built a flouring mill on Willow creek, just east of the busi- ness portion of the city. John Knight, of Charles City, was the master millwright. The water power furnished by Willow creek is never failing, its waters coming from the outlet of Clear lake. The mill is situated on the west bank of the stream, the eastern bank being a ledge of lime rock over thirty feet high. A strong dam is thrown across the stream which gives the mill a twelve foot head, sufficient for almost any amount of powerful machinery. In 1877 H G. Parker sold out to his cousin, A. T. Parker, who was still operating it in 1883, as a merchant and custom mill.
BUSINESS HISTORY.
In 1854 the first steps were taken in the direction of commercial developments. John McMillen started the first store in Cerro Gordo county, at Mason City, that year; his combined store and residence being the second house in the place, the first being built by James Jenkinson, in 1853, on Lime creek. The next to en- gage in business was Robert Clark, who came from Rockford, Ill., and erected a store from native lumber, near where Tuttle's store afterward stood. He con- tinued two or three years and closed out. In 1858 Mr. McMillen built another, and more commodious store on the opposite side of the street from his first place of business. About the same time John B.
Long erected a frame store building near where Hoxie's Block now stands, and opened up a general store. He continued three years and failed.
The first to engage in the grocery busi- ness were Stackhouse & Belt, in a log house, in 1855; they run a year and closed out their stock. D. J. Purdy was the next to engage in the exclusive grocery trade. He first started in a little frame shanty near the present site of Warbasse & Lee's store on Commercial street. He operated there a year or more and then moved to another location, where he remained until 1878, then moved his stock to Spencer, Iowa. In 1879 he returned to his old stand in Mason City, and in 1883 he moved into the Hoxie Block. In the spring of 1870 M. Tiffany & Bro. engaged in the grocery trade. After a partnership of eight years Major Tiffany sold to his brother, and in 1880 engaged in trade alone. Among other dealers in this branch of trade were: Griffin Bros., who opened a store in 1874. Edward Griffin sold his share to his brother Edwin after a few years, and he was still engaged in trade in 1883. Next after Griffin Bros., came D. McGrigor, who rented the Babcock building. Bag- ley & Shockey came next, run a while and finally Mr. Bagley sold to Shockey. Mr. Bagley then engaged in trade alone. Charles King and a man named Staples were engaged in the grocery trade about the same time.
Major Tiffany located at Mason City in the fall of 1869, when the house of Tiffany Brothers established a grocery and provision trade. Mr. Tiffany sold out, and,in company with Wm. Ensign, bought
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a stock of ready made clothing, but soon after he again disposed of his interest and started a dry goods store, associated with Wm. Wright. This relation continued three years. In 1881 he began the erec- tion of the brick bloek which he now occupies. In dimensions it is 22×80 feet, and is two stories above the basement. It is a fine, substantial building, and cost about $6,000. The stock includes a full line of fancy and family grocries. Mr. Tiffany was born in Columbia Co., N. Y., April 20, 1831. His parents, Robert and Sarah (Nicholas) Tiffany, went to Racine (now Kenosha) Co., Wis., thence to Columbia, and finally to Marquette, where the father died in 1882. Mr. Tiffany was reared on a farm, and was engaged to some extent in lumbering. He was mar- ried in Columbia Co., Wis., to Elizabeth Steinhart, who was born at Kinderhook, N. Y., in 1831. Mrs. Tiffany died Dec. 14, 1881. She was a faithful and consist- ent Christian, and belonged to the Meth- odist Church. She is survived by four children-Delilah, Mary, George and Charles. Mr. Tiffany is a member of the Methodist Church, and has been actively identified with the interests of Mason City since he became a resident here.
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