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years, when he sold out to Wildman, Owen & Co. The firm was subsequently called Wildman Bros .; but it continued only a short time, when the stock was sold to C. B. Haworth, who removed the same to Union.
The first hardware store was established in the fall of 1863, by J. B. Mulford, who continued alone until 1865, when the firm of S. S. Mulford & Bro. was formed, add- ing a stock of general merchandise. In March, 1867, W. F. Andrews purchased the interest of J. B. Mulford, and the firm name was changed to Mulford & Andrews. In 1869 Mr. Andrews retired from the firm, S. S. Mulford becoming sole proprietor, and continuing the business to the present time. His stock is large and complete in all the various lines demanded in the neighbor- hood, and he has an excellent trade, with the confidence of the community in which he resides.
Being deprived of railroad privileges, New Providence has not made the growth that would naturally be expected from the fact of its being surrounded by some of the best farming country in the State, and settled by a thrifty people.
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CHAPTER XXXII:
TIPTON TOWNSHIP. 1
Tipton township was so named from Tip- ton creek, which runs in a southeasterly direction, entering the township on section 6, running through sections 6, 7, 8, 17, 20, 16, 21, 22, 23, 26, and 25, leaving the town- ship at the northeast corner of the south- west quarter of section 25. The south fork of the Iowa river enters the township on section 2, and also runs in a south- easterly but tortuous conrse through that section and 1 and 12. Honey creek, which takes its rise in Sherman township, enters this township on the northwest quarter of section 30, and, like the others, runs south- east through sections 30, 31, 32, and 33, entering Grant township from the latter section. It will thus be seen the township is well watered, which makes it excellent for stock purposes. Timber exists along the South Fork and Tipton creek.
Tipton township was set off from Pleas- ant township in 1859, and its first election was held at Point Pleasant. It then in- cluded all of the present township of Sher- man.
EARLY SETTLERS.
A man by the name of Keith was the first settler in Tipton township. He lo- cated on section 12, in 1852. After reinain- ing here about two years he went to North- ern Illinois, where he died.
Amasa Collins came into this township in 1854, from Pleasant, where he had pre- viously located. He located on the south- east quarter of section 22, where he built a pole cabin, which stood there until the summer of 1861, when it was torn down. The farm is now owned by Ellen Peel. Mr. Collins remained on this farm until 1865, when he sold out and moved to the village of Point Pleasant, where he en- gaged in merchandizing about one year, and then moved to Monroe county, Iowa, where he now resides.
John Cayton came here from Hancock county, Ohio, in the spring of 1854, and located on section 26, where he purchased a claim of a man named Carpenter. He remained here until his death, April 21, 1863. He died of congestion of the lungs, and was buried in the cemetery on W. W. Boylan's farm.
T. J. Sheldon located at Point Pleasant in 1854; and engaged in general mercantile business; also engaged in farming. He re- mained in the mercantile business until 1858, when he removed to his farm on sec- tion 11, where he still resides.
T. J. Sheldon was born in .Licking county, Ohio, August 31, 1828, where he received a common school education. In 1839 he came to Louisa county, Iowa, re- maining a short time; thence overland to
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California, where he was engaged in mining two years. He then returned to Ohio, and after six months, once more went to California, where he spent two years. In the fall of 1854 he came to Hardin county, and in the spring of 1855, opened the first store in Point Pleasant. In 1857 he turned his entire attention to farming, and now owns 1,400 acres in this county. He was one of the county commissioners during the county seat war. He was married November 1, 1856, to Miss Henrietta Majors, a native of Knox county, Obio. They have nine children, all living.
George W. Diltz came here from Wood county, Ohio, in 1855, and located on the west half of the southwest quarter of sec- tion 22, on land now owned by T. J. Hun- ter. He left in 1864, and now resides in Pleasant township.
William Diltz settled on section 21 about the same time. He left in 1864 and now lives in Pleasant township.
Israel A. Johnson was born in Musking- um county, Ohio, August 14, 1837. In 1838 his parents came to Illinois, settling in McLean county, remaining three years; thence to Louisa county, Iowa. His father, Archibald Johnson, being one of the early settlers of that county, remaining until April, 1854, when he settled in Pleasant township, Hardin county. He died on his farm in Pleasant township in February, 1861. Israel married Miss Catherine Fisher, a native of Champaign county, Illinois. He remained in Pleasant town- ship until 1868, when he settled in Tipton, where he has since resided. Three child- ren were born to them-Ellen Ordilla, Anna Elizabeth and Oscar Anson, who
died in 1864. His wife died in 1864. He afterwards married, April 15, 1860, Lodema Crosser. They have three children-Etta May, Pearly Edward and Cora Belle. His second wife died in 1878. Afterwards married, in 1881, Mrs. Mary J. Hayworth, a native of Pennsylvania, she having four children by her first husband-Henry F., Carrie A., Lewis J. and Chloe A. Anna married Jacob Chadwick; Allie married S. S. Stewart; both married September 7, 1881.
Samuel E. Mossman was born in Mercer county, Illinois, November 15, 1841; is the son of Geo. and Hannah (Brown) Moss- man; came to Hardin county with his parents in 1854. He enlisted August, 1862, in Company F, 32d Iowa, under Captain Joseph Edgington; he was in nine battles, and was honorably discharged at Daven- port at the close of the war. He has held the office of Trustee, Clerk, and is at present Justice of the Peace. He married in 1865 to Miss Margaret A. Hough. They have six children living-Byron R., Wm. L., Eliza Ellen, Frederick Clifford, Isaac Arno and Jasper J.
Geo. Mossman was born in Grayson county, Virginia, July 28, 1804. He was married there in 1822 to Hannah Brown, who was born in Grayson county Virginia, June 22, 1805. They afterward moved to Wayne county, Indiana, and then to La- Porte county, Ind., and St. Joseph county, Indiana; at one time owned the present site of LaPorte, Indiana, and built the first frame house in that town. He came to Tipton Hardin county, lowa in the fall of 1854, and the spring following entered land in this township. He took an active part in the organization of the Hardin
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county Agricultural Society, being its first President. He died October 22, 1870.
Isaac Barnhart was born in Butler county, Pennsylvania, September 22, 1831. In 1844 his parents moved to Miami county, Indiana, here he remained ten years, thence to Marshall county, Iowa, and in Novem- ber, 1855 he made a claim on section 4, Tipton township, but did not settle there until 1870. He married, June 1870, to Mary Ann Reep, who was born in Butler county, Pennsylvania, September, 1844, her father settled in Tipton township in 1879. They have four children-Daniel Frederick, Susannah Jane, John Henry and Martha Catherine.
Augustus Mitterer, Tipton township, was born in Wurtenburg, Germany, Aug- ust 16, 1823. His parents, Peter and Han- nah (Ripman) Mitterer, were natives of the same State, and lived and died there. He came to this country in 1846, landing in New York, and settled in Virginia, re- maining there until May, 1855, when he removed to Hardin county, settling at Point Pleasant, there being but one house there when he came, but during the next few months he built four houses, which he sold successively to other parties, as they came in. He took an active interest in the building of the Presbyterian Church there, and laid the first stone in the foundation, and drove the last nail into the building. On Sept. 2, 1849, he was married in Frederick- town, Md., to Miss Ann Z. Shipman, by the Rev. William Shinford. There have been born to them nine children, seven of whom are living-Clara A., born May 26, 1854; Sarah A., born May 18, 1857; Aug- ustus W., born September 6, 1860; Martha
J., born February 18, 1863; Joseph S., born June 6, 1865; Ernest F., born February 26, 1868; Jobn L., born December 6, 1870. Sarah A. was married October 22, 1876, to Elam T. Collins, of Buckeye township. Mr. M. learned the trade of tanner and currier in Virginia, and worked at it there, and also after he came to Point Pleasant. He enlisted in August, 1862, in Company F, 32d Iowa infantry, serving in Missouri, Arkansas and Tennessee. He was taken sick at Brownsville, Arkansas, in August, 1863, and in October, was sent to the hos- pital at Little Rock, Arkansas, where he lay six months, and was discharged Feb- ruary 14, 1864, by reason of disability. He has always been identified with the Repub- lican party, and has taken an active part in politics and educational matters, hav- ing served in some capacity as an officer of one or more organizations pretty much all of the time. Mr. and Mrs. M. are active members of the Presbyterian Church at Point Pleasant, being among the founders of that organization. He is at present fol- lowing farming for a business, and has a comfortable home and a farm of 160 acres of land, the home place, 120 acres, being much improved, and worth $40 per acre, and forty acres of timber land worth about $10 per acre.
Jacob Hough was born in the town of West Huntington, Moreland county, Penn- sylvania, June 21, 1815, where he remained until 1841; then went to Washington county, same State, remaining two years. In 1853 he located in Wood county, Ohio, and soon after removed to Hancock county, where he was engaged in farming. In 1856 be came to the town of Tipton, Hardin county, Iowa, settling on section 36, buy-
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ing a farm of 120 acres. He has held the office of Justice of the Peace twelve years. He was married March 6, 1840, to Eliza Craven, who was born December 25, 1821, in Allegheny county, Pennsylvania. They have had born to them six children, five of whom are living-William Franklin, born July 1, 1841, killed at battle of Shiloh April 6, 1862; Peter D., born January 21, 1843; C. F., born November 7, 1844; Mar- garet, born June 21, 1846; Edward R., born March 20, 1851; George W., born September 3, 1855; all born in Pennsyl- vania but George W., who was born in Ohio.
Leonard Van Patter was born in Canada West, December 12, 1833. In 1839 his parents settled in Ogle county, Illinois, and there remained until 1854, when he located near the pleasant site of Mason City, Iowa. In 1856 he settled on section 11, Tipton township, Hardin county. He has held the office of Justice of the Peace for fourteen years, and is at present Secre- tary of the Township School Board. He was married April 10, 1856, to Valeda E. McDuffee, a native of Cameron Mills, Steuben county, New York. By this union four children were born-Ella S., Lee, Alured and M. Antoinette.
Charles Hammer, Sr., was born in Wur_ temburg, Germany, 1813, and came to America in the spring of 1840, first set- tling in Maryland, where he remained three years, working at weaving. He then removed to Virginia, and engaged in the same work for twelve years. In 1855 he came to Linn county, Iowa, remaining here until the spring of 1856. He settled at Point Pleasant, Hardin county, and in 1862 he bought his present farm on sec-
tion 24, in Tipton township. Mr. Hammer has held the offices of Constable, Clerk, Justice of the Peace, and was Postmaster of Point Pleasant, eight years. He was married in 1843, to Mary Wilke. Six chil- dren were born unto them-Joseph, Chas. W., John A., Franklin, Cornelius and Rose. John A. was born August 8, 1850, in Vir- ginia, and has since lived at home. He was married October 24, 1875, to Mary Lowden, a native of Chisago county, Min- nesota. Three children blessed this union -Eugene, Royal and Frederick.
D. C. Crosser, a native of Wood county, "Ohio, was born March 11, 1831. He was reared on a farm, and received a good common school education, remaining there until 1856. He then came to Hardin county, Iowa, and located in Pleasant township. In 1880 he settled on his pres- ent farm of 160 acres, on section 34, Tip- ton township. In 1857 he was married to Mary E. Penn, a native of Virginia, her father (William Penn) settling in Hardin county in 1856, in the town of Eldora. They have had five children, all of whom are living-Melissa Ann, Josephine, So- phronia Helen, Willis J .. and Dora C.
W. W. Boylan arrived here April 8, 1857, from Clayton county, Iowa, where he had resided since May, 1855. During the year 1855 he made a visit to this county and township, and while here helped raise the first log house built in Point Pleasant. He is still living in the township, now re- siding on section 22, where he located August 21, 1862. Mr. Boylan was born in Licking county, Ohio, July 15, 1830. In 1833 his parents moved to Hancock county, where he remained until 1855, receiving a common school education, and following
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the business of farming. In March, 1855 he came to Iowa, and settled in Clayton county, on a farm, remaining there until March, 1857, when he settled in Hardin county, on section 22, Tipton township, being one of the first settlers of this part of the county. Mr. Boylan has held the office of Justice of the Peace for the past six years, and several times the Assessor- ship, and also the Secretaryship of the schools of this township. In politics he is a staunch Republican. He has been a member of the M. E. Church since 1855. He is a member of the Odd Fellows' so- ciety, and has always taken an active part ·in the cause of temperance. He was mar- ried in December, 1854, to Miss Susannah C. Balmer, a native of Switzerland. They have nine children living-John T., Wil- liam M., Maloa S., Christian B., Manora M., Catherine M., Tell E., Bernie B., Daisey D.
Jacob S. Rodgers was born in Sussex county, New Jersey, February 23, 1819, remaining until May, 1849, excepting six years spent in Orange county, New York. In 1849 he came West, and soon after settled in LaPorte, Indiana, where he lived seven years. He then came to Jack- son county, Iowa, and in 1857 to Hardin county, and, in the spring of 1878, located on section 3, Tipton. He was married in February, 1847, to Catherine M. Meeker, a native of New Jersey, born March 4, 1822. They had three children, two living -- Mathias D. and James B., both living at home. James B. was married in 1878 to Miss Sarah E. Hall, a native of Indiana. They have one son-Ralph. Mrs. James B. Rodgers died September 7, 1880.
Wm. Howell was born in Orange county, New York, in March, 1835, remaining
until September, 1857, receiving his edu- cation at the Unionville Academy, at Unionville, New York. In 1857 he located on section 10, Tipton, Hardin county, Iowa, and taught school for two years; then began improving his farm. He has held the office of School Director, and also Assessor. He was married in 1871 to Miss Julia A. Bates. Her father, Joseph Bates, settled in Clay township in 1855, and died October 26, 1877. They have one son- LeGrand.
L. D. Gordon was born in Summit county, Ohio, February 27, 1829. In 1837 his parents moved to Johnson county, Iowa, his father, Thomas Gordon, being one of the pioneers of that county. Here he remained five years; thence to Mar- shall county, where he was married, in 1852, to Miss Julia A. Forr, who bore him one child, and died in 1853. In 1857 he came to Eldora, Hardin county, and after- wards to Steamboat Rock. In 1862 he came to Tipton, where he has since re- sided. He entered the army in the fall of 1864, in Company I, 13th Iowa. He was honorably discharged at the close of the war. He was married in 1854 to Electa Winn. She bore him three children, and died in 1860. He afterwards married, in 1863, Mary H. Leininger, who bore him two children.
A. D. Meeker, born in Sussex county, New Jersey, in 1836. His parents soon after moved to Winnebago county, Illinois, and soon after that to Indiana, where they spent seven years; thence to Jackson county, Iowa, and, in 1858, settled on sec- tion 3, Tipton township, Hardin county. He has held the offices of road Supervisor and Trustce. He was married June 18,
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1876, to Anna J. Hall, a native of Indiana. They have one son-Milton C.
E. C. Austin, was born in Essex county, Massachusetts, in August, 1841, remaining there until 16 years of age, when he came to Dubuque county, Iowa, and remained three years. In 1859 he came to section - 17, Tipton township. He enlisted August 15, 1862, in Company F, 32d Iowa Infantry, and was honorably discharged August 25, 1865, at Springfield, Illinois. He was married in 1861 to Margaret Fryer.
FIRST MARRIAGE.
The first marriage was John M. C. Potts and Elizabeth Collins, in 1858. The cere- mony was performed by Rev. Peter Shamp, a Protestant Methodist minister, at the house of Amasa Collins. Mr. Potts enlisted in 1861 in Company C, 6th Iowa Infantry, and was killed at Dallas, Georgia, May 28, 1864, being a Corporal at the time of his death. One child was born unto them- Absalom, who died in infancy. Mrs. Potts was married again in 1866, to a Mr. Moon, by Esquire (now Rev.) T. J. Hunter. The couple left soon after for Nebraska.
FIRST DEATH.
The first death in the township occurred at the house of George W. Diltz, on section 22, in 1854. A man named Carpenter, who was traveling through here, stopped at the house of Mr. Diltz for the night, where he was taken sick, and the next morning he was dead. A lonely grave in the woods on Tipton creek marks the place of his burial.
CEMETERIES.
The first cemetery was laid out on the northeast corner of the southwest quarter
of section 22, on land now owned by W. W. Boylan. The first burial was Ida, daughter of George W. and Lucinda Diltz, who died of typhoid fever, in 1859.
An association was incorporated in the spring of 1880 for the care of this ceme- tery. Its officers were George Lohr, Presi- dent; John T. Boylan, Seretary; Moses Boylan, Treasurer; Jacob B. Smuck, W. W. Boylan, Asias Bucy, Directors.
There is another cemetery located on the southwest corner of the southeast quarter of the southeast quarter of section 26, on land owned by W. Keuhlman. An asso- ciation was formed in the winter of 1879- 80. The first burial here was the wife of Fred. Hælscher, who died in the latter part of 1879.
EDUCATIONAL.
The first public school was taught in the summer of 1857, in a temporary log cabin, by Sarah Howell, now the wife of J. M. Boyd. The first building erected for school purposes was a frame structure, located on the northeast quarter of the southeast quarter of section 21. Miss Howell was also the first teacher in this building, in the winter of 1858-9. It was erected by Amasa Collins, in the summer or fall of 1858. The building was subsequently sold to Frank James and moved south to its original location. It is now owned by Israel A. Johnson.
Tipton township is now well supplied with school facilities, there being seven good frame school houses, in addition to the one in the Independent District of Hubbard. The total value of the seven is $3,500, to which add the Hubbard school
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building, erected in the summer of 1882, making a total of $6,500.
There are 250 children of school age outside of the Hubbard district. With that, about 400.
RELIGIOUS.
By whom the first religious services were held in the township is unknown. Previous to the organization of any so- ciety, the township was visited by minis- ters of several denominations, who "broke to them the bread of life."
The first Methodist Episcopal organiza- tion was called the "Tipton Class," and was attached to or a part of the Upper Iowa Conference. This class was organ- ized at the house of John Cayton, in 1858. The house is yet standing on the farm of P. P. Cady. The first members of the class were John Cayton, W. W. Boylan and wife, George W. Diltz and wife, Amasa Collins and wife, Emulous Jones and wife, Almira Jones, Leonard Dean, Wilson Mason, Lewis Mason and wife. The first services were conducted by Rev. E. P. Crippin, of the Upper Iowa Confer- ence, who remained in charge two years. John Cayton was Class Leader; W. W. Boylan, Steward. Regular services were held in this house, once in two weeks, for seven years. The first of this class, and also in the township, was in the winter of 1859-60, and conducted by Rev. D. W. Risher, resulting in fifteen being added to the class. The class is yet in existence, services being held in the Hunter school house, on section 21. They have no church building, and as the town of Hubbard has
lately been built up in proximity to it, it will doubtless become a part of the Hub- bard charge.
The Protestant Methodists also had an organization in this township at one time, but have none at the present. The same can be said of the United Brethren.
The Presbyterian Church of Point Pleasant is represented in the history of Pleasant township.
SOCIETIES.
The first society organized in the town- ship was that of the Good Templars, in 1856. The installing officer was Mr. Le- land, D. G. W. C. T. The lodge con- tinued its organization but a short time, but doubtless accomplished some good, sowing good seed in the hearts of some of the young people in the neighborhood, producing strong temperance men and women.
Tipton Grange, No. 286, was organized in March, 1872, under a dispensation granted by the officers of the State Grange. It was organized by John T. Miller, who was Deputy Degree Master of the State. The first officers of Tipton Grange were: W. W. Boylan, Master; A. J. Hunter, Secretary; George R. Lohr, Overseer. It was consolidated with Prairie Lee Grange, at Point Pleasant, three years later. The latter surrendered its charter in 1876.
The Tipton Township Literary Society was organized during December, 1881, with John Coomer, President; Lee Van Patter, Secretary; S. E. Mossman, Treas- urer. At its first meeting, the question discussed was, "Resolved, that nature is more pleasing to the eye than art." The leading disputants were S. E. Mossman,
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affirmative; M. C. Gettis, negative. Misses A. Coomer and Frances Williams were judges appointed to decide on the merits of the argument. Their decision was in favor of the affirmative. Meetings of the society were held once a week, until March, 1882, in the Meeker school house. They were instructive as well as pleasing. It is the design of those interested to continue them each winter.
POSTOFFICES.
Point Pleasant postoffice was established in 1855, and T. J. Sheldon appointed Post- master. The present Postmaster is Dr. Thomas Crossgrove.
The postoffice of Tipton Grove was estab- lished in 1865, and John Boylan appointed Postmaster. It was held at the house of Mr. Boylan, on section 22, the one form- erly owned by Amasa Collins. John Boy- lan was succeeded by W. W. Boylan, and he by P. P. Cady, who held it until it was discontinued in the fall of 1880, when the office at Hubbard was established. There are now two postoffices in the township- Point Pleasant and Hubbard.
TIPTON IN THE WAR.
The township of Tipton furnished its full quota of enlisted men in the war for the Union, but owing to a miscount a draft was made and duly honored. Several of those who went from the township laid down their lives that their country might be saved. They are each duly remem- bered by those who survive, and their noble sacrifices duly appreciated. Funeral services were held in 1864 on the farm of Amasa Collins for the dead heroes-John M. C. Potts, Francis M. Collins and
Leander Collins. The sermon was preached by Joshua Allen, United Brethren preacher.
A military company was organized at Point Pleasant called the "Union Home Guards," with Sidney Peck, Captain; Perry Hiffner, First Lieutenant, and W. W. Boylan, Second Lieutenant.
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CYCLONE.
The cyclone which did so much damage in New Providence and Union townships June 3, 1860, originated near where the village of Hubbard now stands. The only damage it did in this township, aside from tearing down fences, was the unroofing of a double log house owned by Jacob Hough, on section 36.
PROMINENT CITIZENS.
Jacob B. Smuck was born in Lancaster county, Pennsylvania, February 15, 1829, remaining until twenty-two years of age; thence to Ohio, and afterwards to Lee county, Illinois. In 1868 he came to Tip- ton township, and now owns 380 acres in this township. He enlisted August, 1862 in Company K, 75th Illinois Infantry Vol- unteers, and was honorably discharged on account of disability, March 13, 1863; re- enlisted in 1865, and was discharged at the close of the war. He was married January, 1866, to Mary E. Vroman, born in Dela- ware county, Ohio, January 30, 1839. They have six children-Mary Jane, born February 18, 1868; Samuel E., born No- vember 29, 1870; died March 14, 1880; Melissa Bell, born June 8, 1872; Ida Ann, born December 16, 1873; Louisa Caroline, born Feb. 15, 1876; Gertrude Fianna, born September 22, 1879.
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