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J. W. Skellenger, a native of New York State, was born in Yates county, in 1835, where he remained but a short time, his father moving to Orleans county soon after. Here he resided until twenty-one years of age. He then came to Illinois, settling in
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Carroll county, and engaged in the furni- ture trade at Savannah, remaining in that trade one year, and then engaged in the wagon trade two years, then farmed three years. He then moved to Grundy county, Iowa, and engaged in farming until 1873, when he came to Eldora and opened a wagon shop. Four years later he moved to New Providence, and afterward to Whit- ten, and, in March, 1882, located at Hub- bard, and opened his wagon shop. He was married in 1860 to Miss Melvina Ban- croft, by whom he had three children, all of whom are living. Mrs. Skellenger died in 1877. Mr. Skellenger afterward mar- ried Eliza J. Wood, in 1880, and they have one child living.
Irvin Mills was born in Vermilion county, Illinois, in 1834, remaining there until thir- teen years of age, when, with his parents, he removed to Washington county, Iowa, remaining there two years, then going to Keokuk county, his father, Elijah Mills, being one of the pioneer settlers of that county. Here he grew to manhood, and in 1855 came to Hardin county, and located , on a farm in Providence township, living in that and Grant township, following
farming, until 1880. Mr. Mills was elected the first Treasurer of the village of Hub- bard. He was married in 1854 to Rebecca Hadley, who bore him four children, all of whom are living. Mrs. Mills died in 1859, and Mr. Mills was afterward married, in 1860, to Duiah J. Hickman. Three chil- dren were born to them, all of whom are living. Mr. Mills' second wife died in 1879, and in 1880 he was married to Emily Woody, one child being born to them- Mabel.
Thomas Cloud, a carpenter, was born near Dayton, Ohio, December 29, 1839, remaining there until 1861, when he en- listed in Company I, 101st Indiana Infantry, serving until honorably discharged at Chi- cago, in 1865, at the close of the war. He then settled in Story county, Iowa, and remained there a year and a half. He then moved to Allen county, Kansas, working at the carpenter's trade three years, when he returned to Story county, remaining there until the starting of Hubbard, when he came here and built the first dwelling. He was married in 1867 to Miss Harriet Burt, a native of England. They have one child living.
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CHAPTER XXXIII.
SHERMAN TOWNSHIP.
The township of Sherman was so named in honor of General W. T. Sherman, who, at the time it was organized was the most noted man in the Nation, save General Grant. It comprises township 87, north 22, west of the 5th principal meridian.
TOPOGRAPHICAL.
The township is exclusively prairie, with more or less low and flat land, which make good pasture at present, and as the county becomes more thickly settled and drained by cultivation and otherwise, will make the most productive farms in the county. The only living streams in the township are Tipton and Honey creeks. The former enters the township on section 4, and pur- suing almost an easterly course, passes throngh sections 3, 2 and 1, from the latter of which it enters Tipton township. Honey creek rises on the southwest quarter of section 17, and running southeast passes through sections 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 25, from the latter of which it enters Tipton township.
SETTLEMENT.
The great body of the land in Sherman township was entered by speculators and held by them, thus preventing its settle- ment at an early date, though the fact of its being devoid of timber had much to do
with its settlement by the pioneers. It always has been and always will be the fact that the first settlers of a new country select the timber, from the fact that it is necessary in order to have material with which to construct their houses. This being the case, it was not until 1864 that a settlement was effected in this township.
The first white man to permanently locate in the township was Milton Kennedy, who for a number of years had been residing in Ellis township. He erected a house and commenced to open a farm on section 1, in the spring of 1864.
Among those who settled in the town- ship from 1864 to 1870 inclusive, were the following named : T. Knutson, 1866; Adolph Bucholtz, Fred Winterfield, William Davis, Michael Nestor, Samuel Young, Philo Williams, 1869;E.Heinzerling, Charles Hough, J. L. Liscom, Fred Finn, Samuel Elliot, Herman Wieltzin, 1870.
EDUCATIONAL.
Notwithstanding the township was late in its settlement and was not organized until within a few years, in educational progress it will compare with any of the older townships. In the spring of 1870 it had not a school building in all of its thirty-six square miles. During that year
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the school house known as the Winterfield school house, on the southwest quarter of section 1, was erected at a cost of $800. The following winter a term of school was taught therein by Thlen Briggs, at that time a resident of Tipton township, and now a resident of Ellis township.
The township is now divided into nine school districts, and now have eight good, comfortable frame school houses, the total assessed value being reported at $4,000. On the first day of October, 1881, there were reported by the County Superintend- ent, 148 persons between the ages of five and twenty-one. Of this number 89 were enrolled in the public schools. There had been during the year four male and four female teachers employed, the former re- ceiving an average of $26.50 per month, and the latter of $25.33.
With the town of Radcliff, which has grown up since the report was inade, a still better showing would be made by the township.
FIRST BIRTH.
The first birth in the township was Mary, daughter of Philo Williams, who was born in July, 1869.
Oliver Munson also had a daughter born in 1869, who is supposed by many to be the first born in the township.
FIRST MARRIAGE.
Fred Winterfield, Jr., aud Wena Radhoe, were married in the fall of 1872, the cere- mony being performed by Andrew Bron- son, at that time a Justice of the Peace of Ellis township.
FIRST DEATH.
Ole Anderson committed suicide in 1869. The cause of his committing the deed was on account of depression of mind from ill- ness and the death of his wife. This was the first death in the township.
ORGANIC.
Sherman township was organized in 1870. The first election was held at the house of Herman Wiltzien. There were present at this election and town meeting, E. Heinzerling, C. P. Hough, A. Bucholtz, five of the Knudsons, Philo Williams, Fred Winterfield, Samuel Elliott, Samuel Young and William Davis. The following named officers were elected: Trustees, E. Hein- zerling, Fred Winterfield, S. Knudson; Clerk, Philo Williams.
From 1871 to the present time, the fol- lowing named have served in the township offices namėd:
1871-Trustees, E. Heinzerling, Samuel Knudson; Clerk, Philo Williams; Assessor, Frederick Finn.
1872-Trustees, E. Heinzerling, Samuel Knudson, Philo Williams; Clerk, Frederick Finn; Assessor, Frederick Finn.
1873-Trustees, E. Heinzerling, John ʻ Finnity, Charles Hough; Clerk, Frederick Finn.
1874-Trustees, Joseph Topp, John Fin- nity, Charles Hough; Clerk, Samuel Elli- ott; Assessor, Frederick Finn.
1875-Trustees, Herman Flesner, John Knurr, Samuel Young; Clerk, C. P. Hough; Assessor, Frederick Finn.
1876-Trustees, *Frank Ave, John Ru- non, Charles H. Gilbert; Clerk, Samuel Elliott; Assessor, Urbane Webster.
*Refused to qualify, and James Springer ap- pointed.
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1877-Trustees, D. Turner, Joseph Topp, Samuel Young; Clerk, J. R. Springer; As- sessor, F. Finn.
1878-Trustees, Samuel Young, G. J. Kimball, Alex. McCoy; Clerk, D. B. Tur- ner; Assessor, F. Finn.
1879-Trustees, G. J. Kimball, N. Clark, John Wykle; Clerk, D. B. Turner; Asses- sor, F. Finn.
1880-Trustees, A. McCoy, N. Clark, John Wykle; Clerk, J. A. Hammer; Asses- sor, F. Finn.
1881-Trustees, Alex. McCoy, N. Clark; Clerk, A. Gilbert; Assessor, F. Finn.
1882-Trustees, John Wykle, Alex. Mc- Coy, Newton Clark; Clerk, A. Gilbert; As- sessor, F. Finn.
DEFALCATION.
In 1879 Samuel Elliott left the country, taking with him $970 belonging to the School Fund.
SMALL-POX.
In 1871, Fred Wagner, wife, daughter, and son-in-law, Henry Kreuger, arrived in the township, direct from Germany. They were all taken sick, and a doctor sum- moned, who, for some cause, refused to respond to the call. With what they were affiicted, the parties knew not. The doc- tor was again summoned, and responded by sending a student, who at once pro- nounced the disease small-pox. Efforts were now made to prevent the spread of the disease. Five deaths ensued, and a large number were afflicted before the disease was checked. The cemetery, lo- cated on section 1, was commenced at this time.
RELIGIOUS.
The first religious services in Sherman `township were held at the Winterfield School House, in the fall of 1872, by Rev. Speaker, of the German Methodist Church. Meetings were held until 1876, when they effected an organization, with the follow- ing named members: Fred Winterfield and wife, John Comro and wife, John Littlefield and wife, Henry Kreuger and wife, and Sophia Kettenbergh. This class was organized under the labors of Rev. Tramm, and at the present time is in a flourishing condition, and has a member- ship of 19, with Rev. Prefe in charge.
The same winter (1876), and at the same school house, an organization of the Evangelical denomination was effected by Rev. Miller, with A. Bucholtz, wife and two daughters, and Mr. Schenedke. This organization is in a very prosperous con- dition, having at the present time 26 mem- bers. They have services once in two weeks, conducted by Rev. Kane.
TOWN OF RADCLIFF.
This town was laid out in the fall of 1880, by the Toledo and Northwestern R. R. Co., and is located on the east half of the southwest quarter of section 29. It was so named by Mr. Bliss, general land agent of this company.
The first building was erected in the spring of 1881, by A. N. Drake. The lumber was hauled from Hubbard. This was before a side track was put in at this place. The building is now used as a general store by Mr. Drake, who com- menced here the first mercantile business.
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POSTOFFICE.
Before the completion of the railroad, an office was established at this point, A. N. Drake was appointed postmaster. The business of the office commenced April 1, 1881. Mr. Drake still continues to discharge the duties of the office.
HARDWARE.
The first hardware store in Radcliff was established December 19, 1881, by Jason B. Smith and Frank E. DeMarsh, under the firm name of Smith & DeMarsb.
RAILROAD.
The Toledo Branch of the Chicago and North western Railroad was completed to Radcliff July 15, 1881, and regular trains began running. While still incomplete, but track laid, a station was established here, with R. C. Hungerford as agent. The receipts for the first month were as follows: Freight, $571.36; passengers, $45.93; total, $617.29. For June, 1882, there was received for freight $981.75; for passengers, $167.50. total, $1,149.25. For July a total of $1,256 was received, showing a gratifying increase. · This was at a time when no grain was go- ing forward. George Willhoite is now the station agent, and also agent for the Ameri- can Express Company, which do the busi- ness over the line of the Northwestern Railway.
LUMBER.
H. D. Ballard and H. W. Nash, under the firm name of Ballard & Nash, on the 14th day of April, 1881, opened a lumber yard, and commenced dealing in agricul- tural implements. They were the pioneers in this branch of trade. The firm continued
to do business until February, 1882, when Mr. Nash sold his interest to Thomas Hollis, and the business was continued under the firm name of Thomas Hollis & Co. The first eight months the firm sold over 600, 000 feet of lumber, and over $1,000 worth of agricultural implements.
J. M. Huffman & Co. are also dealers in lumber and other material that usually is connected with that line of trade.
GENERAL MERCHANDISE.
The first store for the sale of general merchandise was opened by Bergfeld & Baer, on September 12, 1881. There are now five stores in the place.
Stukenberg & Thalman established their present business in May, 1882.
Bergfeld & Baer commenced business September 12, 1881.
Rorem Bros. established their present business May 12, 1882.
A. N. Drake commenced business in the spring of 1881.
L. Goodman commenced business in the spring of 1882.
DRUGS.
Bently & Adams opened a stock of drugs, druggists' sundries and stationery, March 1, 1882.
HARNESS.
J. Little carries a general line in his trade. He commenced business in Radcliff in June, 1882.
ELEVATOR.
An elevator was moved here by Thomas Hollis, in the fall of 1881. It was burned down in June, 1882, the estimated loss
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being about $5,000. Immediately after the destruction of the old elevator, Mr. Hollis. in connection with H. D. Ballard, under the firm name of Hollis & Ballard, at once erected a new elevator, which was com- pleted and the first load of grain taken in on the 1st day of September, 1882.
GROCERIES.
The second business building erected in Radcliff was by E. A. Windette, who opened a stock of grocries and provisions in May, 1881, and was the pioneer in that branch of trade. He anticipated the rail- road by two months.
FURNITURE.
George Flinn commenced business Au- gust, 1882.
BLACKSMITHS.
Pierson & Harris opened up business in Radcliff in the spring of 1881, and con- tinued the partnership until the spring of 1882, when they dissolved the partnership, and each went into the business by them- selves, being the only two shops in the place.
SECRET BENEVOLENT SOCIETY.
The first society organized in Radcliff was the V. A. S. Fraternity, which was organized August 16, 1882, with the fol- lowing named officers and charter mem- bers: J. A. Casebeer, Chief Rector; J. B. Smith, Vice-Rector; J. C. Adams, Scribe; A. J. Harris, Chief Questor; L. D. Pierson, Usher; Furguson, Speculator; F. D. Reece, Cesedon; J. T. Livengood, Medical Exami- ner; H. D. Ballard, Thomas Hollis. The Society starts out with good prospects,
having some of the best men in the com- munity as its founders. A benefit of $2,000 is given in case of death of a mem- ber.
ELEVATOR.
The first elevator and warehouse erected in Radcliff was built by Thomas Hollis & Co., early in the year 1882. On the 31st day of May, 1882, they had the misfortune to have this elevator destroyed by fire, entailing a loss upon them of about $7,000, with an insurance of only $2,200. They were not discouraged, however, by their loss, but put forth their best efforts, and in less than ninety days had erected their present elevator, occupying the site of the old one. This elevator is one of the best on the line of the Northwestern Railroad, and has a capacity of 20,000 bushels of grain. The bins are all 8x8 feet, 16 in number, with a depth ranging from 14 to 33 feet. These are constructed out of 2x4 scantling, requiring 40,000 feet, and 40,000 pounds of 20-penny spikes. There is about $1,500 worth of machinery in the building. There being no bank in Radcliff, the firm does its business through the First National Bank of Belle Plains and the Bank of Hubbard.
OTHER BUSINESS.
Among other business not already men- tioned are the following: Blacksmiths, A. J. Harris, L. D. Pierson; Grain Buyers, Thomas Hollis & Co., W. H. Richards; Agricultural Implements, Thomas' Hollis & Co., Smith & DeMarsha; Furniture, Rorem Bros., George Finn; Harness, C. F. Little; Meat Market, C. Hiller; Restaurant, L. Finton; Hotel, Mrs. L. Koontz; Board-
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ing House, H. G. Beach; Coal Dealers, Thomas Hollis & Co., J. M. Huffman & Co .; Physicians, Dr. J. F. Livengood, Dr. E. M. Rogers; Attorney, J. C. Adams; Justices of the Peace, J. A. Casebeer, Fred Finn; Real Estate, A. N. Drake, Fred Finn, J. A. Casebeer.
BIOGRAPHICAL.
The biographies of the leading men of a community is history in itself. In this connection is given sketches of a number of representative citizens of the township:
H. S. Bradford is a son of Townsend and Louise M. (Simons) Bradford, and was born in Knox county, Ohio, January 22, 1847. In 1857 the family came to Har- din county and settled in Jackson town- ship. In 1864 H. S. Bradford enlisted in Company G, Ist Iowa Cavalry, and served two years and three months. In 1870 he married Miss Mary Hughes, and in 1881 located where he now resides. They have five children-Allen, Nellie, Townsend, Cecil and an infant.
Among the early settlers of Sherman township, Frederick Finn deserves special mention, because he has always been pub- lic spirited, being ever ready to lend a helping hand to anything that would be a public benefit. Mr. Finn came to Hardin county in 1865, and for five years was en- gaged in a restaurant business at Iowa Falls. Then, in 1870, he traded his prop- erty for land in Sherman township, changed his place of residence, and commenced to develop his new home. Being a car- penter by trade, he has also, at different intervals, done a considerable amount of contracting and building, erecting three church edifices at Hubbard in 1881. He
also has an office in Radcliff, and here attends to the duties of Justice of the Peace, besides dealing extensively in real estate. He located on section 10, where he now resides. Mr. Finn is a native of Prussia, Germany, born March 5, 1827. He came to the United States in 1850, landing in the city of New York in the month of August; but lie soon went to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he fol- lowed his trade as wood carver for two years. In 1852 he came to Iowa, and en- gaged in cabinet-making; but, as his health would not permit him to work indoors steady, he, at different intervals, did car- penter work. He also, in 1854, purchased 120 acres of government land, and im- proved the same. The climate did not agree with him, however, as he was troubled with ague, etc. He therefore, in 1856, sold out, with the view of going to the mountains, but when he got to Du- buque his friends persuaded him to remain with them. He therefore engaged in mer- cantile business near that city one year; then in Jackson county until he came to Hardin county. Mr. Finn, in 1857, mar- ried Miss Elizabeth Heinzerling, daughter of E. Heinzerling. They have had nine children, seven of whom are now living- William, George, Charles, Ida, Rose, Frank and Clara. Mr. Finn is a Republi- can in politics, and has held local town and school offices. His religious connections are with the Lutheran Church.
Philo Williams, one of the pioneers of Sherman, settled on section 12, where he now resides, in January, 1869. He had purchased the land in November, 1867, and in June, 1868, hired Peter Fryer to break 16 acres. Mr. Williams is a native of
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Onondaga county, New York, born Sep- tember 27, 1825. In 1846 he went to Michigan, and in 1850 came to Iowa. In 1854 he married Miss Elizabeth Finley. In 1864 he enlisted in Company H, 12th Iowa, and served one year. Mr. Williams is an earnest Republican, and in 1876 cast the only Republican ballot in Sherman township. There were others who would have voted that ticket, but could not pro- cure ballots. Mr. Williams sent to Ellis township for his. Their children are- Harrison, Melisse, Frances, Joseph and Mary.
Emanuel Heinzerling, a prominent far- mer of Sherman township, is a native of Germany, and was born in the year 1814. He remained in his native land, receiving common school education, until twenty years of age, when he came to the United States, landing in New York City, where he remained one year; after which he went to Pennsylvania, where he worked at the carpenter trade, which business he followed until 1852, when he came to Jackson county, Iowa. After remaining there eighteen years, came to Sherman town- ship, Hardin county, and purchased the farm where he now resides, on section 2, and has a well improved farm of 125 acres. He was married in 1834, to Regen Longa, a native of Pennsylvania. They are the parents of eleven children, seven of whom are now living - Elizabeth, Catherine, Louis, Louisa, Mary, Jane and Ellen. Mr. Heinzerling is a member of the Lutheran Church, and in politics is a Democrat. Mrs. Heinzerling is a mem- ber of the Reform Church.
A. Bucholtz, a representative man in his township, as well as one of the leading
farmers, was born in Germany in the year 1833, where he remained until fourteen years of age, when he came with his parents to the United States, spending the first winter in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, " when they went to Indiana, remaining one year. From there went to Michigan, and from there to Springfield, Illinois. After remaining here one summer, went to Racine county, Wisconsin, where he fol- lowed farming until 1869, when he sold his farm and came to Sherman township, Hardin county, Iowa, and purchased the farm where he now resides, on section 1, it being the farm entered by Wilson Ken- nedy, where the first settlement in the township was made. He has a well im- proved farm of 320 acres. In politics, Mr. Bucholtz is a Republican, and since coming to the township has held local offices. He was married in 1856 to Mary Cruger, also a native of Germany, by whom he has eight children, four boys and four girls, viz: Lizzie, William, Charlie, Annie, Polina, August, Mary and Louis. Mr. and Mrs. Bucholtz are members of the German Evangelical Church.
Charles P. Hough, a large and promi- nent farmer, resides on section 28, where he located in 1870. He owns 348 acres of land, and has the same well improved. Mr. Hough is a native of Germany, and was born October 6, 1832. He came to the United States, landing in the city of New York, January 19, 1854. He spent the first summer in Pennsylvania, working at his trade-stone-cutter. He then went to New York State, next to Ohio, and subse- quently to Wisconsin. In 1856 he settled at Prairie du Chien, where he continued his trade until 1870. He was married in
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1856 to Miss Theresa Faber. They have four children-Charles, Ida, Amelia and William. Mr. Hough was a member of the committee who revised the history of Sherman township. February 10, 1865, Mr. Hough enlisted in Company C, 48th Wisconsin, and served thirteen months, the field of operation being in the West.
John Rumper resides on the west half of the southeast quarter of section 29, and it is on this land that one-half of the vil- lage of Radcliff is located. Mr. Rumper was born in Germany, in 1843. He came to the United States in 1870, and to the place where he now resides in 1874, having previously lived in Mason county, Illinois, three years, and a few months in Butler county, Iowa. He was married in 1870 to Mena Kuhlemkamp. They have three children - Ellen, Samuel and Amanda. Mr. Rumper owns 300 acres of land, and also a one-half interest in 20 acres of the site of the town of Radcliff.
John C. Gillham came to Hardin county in 1874, and lived in Pleasant township until 1881, since which time he has resided on section 24, Sherman township. He was born in Madison county, Indiana, June 25, 1844. In 1855 the family removed to La Salle county, Illinois, where, in 1871, Mr. Gillham married Miss Mary Johnson. They have two children-Melvin and War- ren.
Herman Flesner came to Radcliff as soon as the town was laid out; erected his present building, and engaged in the saloon business. His first beer he hauled from Hubbard (as the side track was not yet laid to Radcliff), and was the first article sold in Radcliff, and he has since supplied the public with vinuous and malt beverages.
Mr. Flesner was born in Adams county, Illinois, in 1850, and lived in said State until 1873, when he came to Iowa, and fol- lowed farming in Sherman township, Har- din county, for three years. He then returned to Illinois, and remained until 1878, when he again came to Hardin county. In 1870 he married Mies Hilka A. Burnes. She died in 1874. Of the three children of this union, none are liv- ing. In January, 1876, he married Augusta Zinch, and by this union has four children -John, Henry, George and Albert.
H. D. Ballard, of the firm of Thomas Hollis & Co., settled with his parents, M. R. and Eliza Ballard, in Story county, in 1857. August 8, 1861, he enlisted in Com- pany B, of the 2d Iowa Cavalry, but only served six months, when he was discharged on account of disability. In December, 1862, he again enlisted, this time in Com- pany A, of the 23d Iowa Infantry, and served until September 2, 1865. He then returned to Story county, and followed farming until 1876, when he became asso- ciated with J. C. Mitchel, with whom he remained until February 8, 1881, since which time he has been at Radcliff. Miss E. E. Nash became his wife in 1866. They have one child-Rollin B.
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