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BELLEVUE.
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ADVERTISEMENTS.
H. B. FRENCH.
CHAS. E. FRENCH. H. B. FRENCH & SON, Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
PIANOS AND ORGANS.
Sewing Machines.
We handle all first-class makes.
ATTACHMENTS, NEEDLES, &c.
SHEET MUSIC by all the Popular Com- posers constantly received.
GEORGE WOODS & CO.
MAQUOKETA, IOWA.
Under Harris Opera House,
SALESROOM :
WILLARD DUFFIN,
DEALER IN
Drugs, Medicines, Chemicals,
VARNISH, GLASS, OILS, DYE STUFFS,
FANCY ARTICLES, FINE PERFUMERY, BRUSHES,
Puffin's Horse Powders are the " Boss." Sole Agent for the Rubber Paint. Sole Agent for the English Cement. Wall Paper and Curtains cheap.
No. 9 Main St., MAQUOKETA, IOWA.
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SPENCER & KNITTLE, Ladies' and Children's Shoes, Maquoketa.
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BELLEVUE LODGE No. 54, A. O. U. W. Officers-Fred. Tiedt, P. M. W. ; J. G. Young, M. W .; N. K. Hinton, G. F. ; Mike Zentner, O .; M. Altfilisch, G .; J. B. Keefer, R. ; F. Hanske, F .; Henry Hinke, Receiver.
ST. JOSEPH'S SOCIETY. Officers-A. W. Weber, President; F. Schlecht, Vice President ; A. G. Kegler, Secretary; G. Kempter, Treasurer ; H. Wandershite, Marshal. Meet first Monday in each month at the Bower House.
BELLEVUE SCHEUTZEN VEREIN. Officers-J. W. Weck, Mas- ter; A. W. Weber, Assistant Master ; F. G. Fisher, Secre- tary ; M. G. Hyler, Treasurer. Meets the first Thursday in every month at the Park.
BELLEVUE TURN VEREIN. Officers-Geo. Wagner, Presi- dent; Michael Zentner, Vice President; Fred. Dierkes, Treas- urer ; Philip Holtzimmer, Secretary.
HARUGARI. Officers-Charles Dierkes, President ; Theodore Martin, Vice President ; Adam Strasser, Secretary; J. G. Young, Recorder.
BELLEVUE REFORM CLUB. Officers-Don A. Wynkoop, President ; R. E. Coulehan, Secretary ; M. S. Dunne, Treas- urer.
OLD SETTLERS' SOCIETY OF BELLEVUE. Officers-W. A. Warren, President; Alymer Allen, Secretary.
BANDS. City Cornet Band ; 12 men ; Officers-A. W. Weber, Leader; A. G. Kegler, Secretary ; Theodore Nieman, Treasurer ; Office in Bower House. Harmonie Band ; 12 men ; Officers-Peter Bannock, Leader; M. Altfilisch, Secre- tary and Treasurer ; Headquarters at Altfilisch's Hall.
HAMLEY is the Boss Grocery and Crockery Dealer of Maquoketa.
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A full Stock of DRY GOODS, - - at RICE'S, MAQUOKETA.
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EDITORIAL REVIEW OF MERCHANTS AND MANUFACTURERS OF BELLEVUE CITY.
HENRY & WYNKOOP.
The business which the above gentlemen carry on was origi- nally established in 1865. The present proprietors are both gentlemen of more than average ability, both practical pharma- cists and apothecaries. Their elegant drug emporium is located on Front street between State and Market, occupies an area of 22x70 feet, and is well stocked with an endless variety of toilet and fancy articles, patent medicines, pure drugs, paints, oils, books, etc., etc.
A. J. DORCHESTER & CO.
It is estimated that there is $144,000,000 in the timber indus- try, as well as lumber interest, employing 200,000 men. The above firm are proprietors of the Bellevue Saw Mill, and in their business capacity represent the chief manufacturing interests of the place. Their mill erected about eleven years ago on the south side of Water street, occupies 30x90 feet, and is run entirely by steam. They employ about thirty-five hands, and turn out about 30,000 feet of lumber per day, besides shingles, lath, etc. This firm have ever been identified with every move- ment that was wisely designed to promote the prosperity of the city of Bellevue.
J. G. & W. W. WILSON.
The Bellevue Foundry and Machine Shop was first started eighteen years ago by the father of the present proprietors, who are young men of practical knowledge and skill in their line of business. They occupy the large store building erected in 1865, two stories with 30 feet front and 90 deep. On reference to their
SPENCER & KNITTLE, Staple and Fancy Dry Goods, Maquoketa.
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CANNELL keeps a large assortment of Leather and Findings.
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advertisement in this work it will be seen that they are prepared to execute anything within the limits of a general foundry and machine business.
J. P. ROCHE.
The progress of dentistry since Dr. Spence in 1762 commenc- ed practice in Philadelphia, has been very marked-from the more simple and comparatively not difficult operations of cleans- ing, extracting and filling small and superficial cavities, it has extended to a thorough and scientific treatment of the mouth. Dr. Roche possesses in a high degree that practical knowledge and skill desirable in a dentist, and to all requiring his services we heartily recommend him. Rooms in Nieman's Block on Front street.
J. P. MANN.
Mr. Mann is the proprietor of an extensive Livery and Sale Stable, the largest in the city of Bellevue, dimensions 100x85 feet, with accommodations for 35 horses. He has been establish- ed over five years, and keeps first-class stock and elegant rigs.
DIERKES & ROLLING.
The above gentlemen are engaged in the drug business, and by their uniformly courteous and gentlemanly manner of doing business have established a high reputation. Their store, loca- ted on the corner of Front and State streets contains a full and complete stock of drugs, medicines, paints, oils, books, station- ery, toilet and fancy articles.
AMBROSE BREESE.
Mr. Breese is a a practical watchmaker of acknowledged skill, and makes a specialty of repairing fine watches, he also keeps a good assortment of jewelry at his ware rooms, corner of Front ani Court streets.
HAMLEY Pays Cash for Butter and Eggs --- Remember that.
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Don't fail to go and see RICE'S Stock, when you are in Maquoketa.
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A. W. WEBER.
Mr. Weber is proprietor of the Bower House. It was erect- ed in 1852 by Mr. Sublette. In 1857.it was consolidated with another house and called the Bower House, in honor of Mr. Bower an old and respected citizen of this place. It is now the first-class house of Bellevue, conducted under the efficient man- agement of the above named gentleman with a corps of gentle manly assistants, chief among whom is Mr. Jos. Andrus, one of the most thoroughly accomplished hotel clerks in Iowa.
The cuisine is all that could be desired, the table being sup- plied with all the delicacies of the season; in fact, the Bower House is fast earning a wide spread notoriety for its A No. 1 management, and we heartily recommend the travelling public to patronize this well kept hostelrie.
KEGLER & WEINSCHENK
Are dealers in agricultural implements of recognized worth and superiority, also in sewing machines. Their ware rooms are located on Front street, and are well stocked with a general as- sortment of farming machines, buggies, pumps, etc., etc.
There are several other houses who deserve mention, such as Allen & Co., grain and produce dealers ; Hughey & Kunz, hardware dealers.
BELLEVUE LEADER.
The Bellevue Leader was started in 1870 by Alexander Fan- ning under the name of the Iowa Republican. In 1871 it was purchased by G. C. Deming and called the Jackson Leader. In 1874 it was purchased by Mr. W. O. Evans, who changed its name again to "Bellevue Leader," which it still retains. It has been very successful under the editorial management of Mr. W. O. Evans and has secured an ample share of the public pat- ronage.
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SABULA CITY.
Sabula, situated on the Mississippi river, at the south-east ex- tremity of Jackson County, is the eastern terminus of the Sa- bula, Ackley & Dakota Railroad, or as it is now, the Iowa Branch of the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad.
A steam ferry runs from this point to Savanna, which brings it into intimate relations with Illinois.
This town has the facilities of two roads to carry the immense aggregate of produce which comes in from the surrounding country.
The Chicago, Clinton & Dubuque Railroad have a station here, as well as the S., A. & D. R. R., mentioned before, who maintain one of their largest depots here. Besides these outlets and inlets for prosperous life, the citizens have improved their roads within the corporate limits by means of a wise outlay in macadamized roads, which give excellent approaches from the railroad stations and from the agricultural districts.
The name of the town Sabula, signifies sand, in the Indian tongue, and this word best describes the shifting nature of the deposit upon which the place has been built, hence the necessity for good road making.
SABULA THIRTY-FIVE YEARS AGO.
In 1843, Sabula, then called Charlestown, contained twenty dwellings, mostly frame buildings, there being only one of brick, and that one not quite finished. There was one tavern, one store, (which was occasionally closed while the proprietor made a trip to Galena to replenish his stock,) one blacksmith, one wagon maker, two shoemakers, three or four carpenters, and a cooper or two.
There was neither church nor school house in the town. There was no building west of Broad street and only three in
All makes and styles of Rubber Goods at T. E. CANNELL'S.
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RICE'S Stock of Dry Goods and Millinery Surpasses all.
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that. The half of a small beef could not be sold in a long, sum- mer's day, and half of what was sold was never paid for. Wood was delivered and corded on the river bank in town at two dol- lars and a half a cord. Beef sold at two or three cents a pound, and pork a dollar and a half per hundred. Wild hay, delivered on the ground in cock, brought one dollar per ton. Chopping was paid for at from fifty to seventy-five cents per cord. Rails, one dollar per hundred. Whiskey " by the small," at fifty cents per gallon could be had almost anywhere.
But few horse teams were to be seen, oxen being chiefly used. Galena was the market, and the only place to obtain cash for produce, but that town being the end of the market, the seller had to take whatever price was there offered him.
At Sabula, and in the vicinity, a young cow and calf would bring nine dollars in work or trade ; while a dozen of chickens would stall the market at any time.
Sunday was chiefly devoted to hunting or fishing, playing cards for money in some secure place, or openly pitching horse shoes in front of the "Iowa Exchange." There was no side- walk, nor any thought of such an expensive luxury. There was a time, though somewhat later, when the nearest magistrate lived five miles off, and the only available constable lived near him. Men could come to town, and get uproariously drunk, without any fear of the law, or being interfered with, and of course many availed themselves of the glorious opportunity.
In 1844, the water was over the bottom nearly the entire season ; and one settler who lived about three miles from town, made a practice of wading once or twice a week to sell a few pounds of butter, at from five to ten cents a pound ; he died that fall. Families living from ten to fifteen miles distant were looked upon as neighbors, and depended upon Sabula to trade in, and there obtain their necessary supplies.
The country was but thinly settled. There were no improve- ments from the farm of the late Israel Day, west to the valley
HAMLEY Sells for Cash. No bad Debts for others to Pay.
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RICE'S New York Store, Boss on Dry Goods and Notions.
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of Cooper Creek ; nor from George F. Green's south to where Bodie now lives ; nor west to Deep Creek.
EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES.
The public schools of Sabula are well conducted. There is a Central School Building and two ward school houses, and the combined institution is graded in three. departments. There are other persons engaged in the work of tuition here, outside of the public schools, and the spirit of emulation operates wholesomely to the benefit of the community.
THE PRESS.
The Sabula Gazette is a weekly quarto paper, with Dr. J. F. Fairbank as editor and proprietor. It was started by a joint stock company in 1865, and has seen many changes, but now is thoroughly identified with the business interests of Sabula, independent in politics, and has a liberal patronage.
SABULA.
CITY GOVERNMENT.
OFFICERS.
DR. E. A. WOOD MAYOR.
J. J. GRAY. RECORDER.
W. H. ELDREDGE. TREASURER.
AUGUST HENNINGSON ASSESSOR.
N. W. CHURCH
MARSHAL.
ALDERMEN.
GEORGE CANFIELD,
AARON DAY,
W. F. CRAIN,
R. A. SCHROEDER,
M. H. LONG.
CANNELL makes a specialty of Candee's Pure Gum Boots.
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SPENCER & KNITTLE, Gents' Furnishing Goods, Maquoketa.
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BOARD OF SCHOOL TRUSTEES.
GEO. CANFIELD, President; J. J. GRAY, Secretary ; HARVEY REID, M. H. LONG, R. A. SCHROEDER, B. H. ESGATE and JOHN ESMAY.
UNION TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES.
JOHN J. GRAY, Township Clerk.
ALEX. SIMPSON, Assessor.
E. S. DAY, Collector.
J. G. SUGG, R. L. WESTBROOK, JOHN S. DILLE, Justices of. the Peace.
E. A. WOOD, GEO. CANFIELD, B. H. ESGATE, Township Trustees.
MISCELLANEOUS SOCIETIES.
RESURGAM LODGE NO. 161, A. F. & A. M. Meet at their Hall monthly. Officers-Harvey Reid, W. M .; G. L. Seeber, Secretary.
LAFAYETTE LODGE No. 39, I. O. O. F. Meet every Saturday night. Officers-J. J. Gray, N. G .; G. W. Confare, Secre- tary.
SABULA LODGE No. 47, A. O. U. W. Officers-S. Kinder, P. M. W .; L. H. Steen, M. W .; M. W. Logan, G. F .; F. Es- may, O .; G. W. Confare, R .; A. H. Pitkin, F .; J. Blenner, R. ; I. D. Marr, I. W .; T. O. Bard, O. W .; Rep. to G. L., G W. Confare.
HOME RELIEF SOCIETY. Officers-Mrs. F. C. Young, Presi- dent; Miss Lizzie James, Secretary.
SABULA LIBRARY ASSOCIATION. Incorporated Aug. 4, 1875. Officers-J. G. Sugg, President; Harvey Reid, Secretary ; J. J. Gray, Librarian.
CANNELL buys direct of Manufacturers. No middle men.
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ADVERTISEMENTS.
A. C. HEYNEN.
O. W. HEYNEN.
A. C. HEYNEN & CO., DEALERS IN
CUTLERY. Farm Tools,
Class, &c.
BANLA-CO
PAINTS, OILS,
Hardware, Stoves and Tinware.
A complete and well selected line of Heavy and Shelf Hardware constantly } on hand. Tin, Copper and Sheet Iron Work of all kinds attended to. MILES.
D. W. HEYNEN,
DEALER IN
GENERAL MERCHANDISE,
Dry Goods, Groceries, Clothing,
BOOTS & SHOES, PROVISIONS, &c.
I buy for Cash, make Expenses Light, and sell First-Class Goods at a Small Margin. Call. and See Me.
Main Street, MILES.
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ADVERTISEMENTS.
M. MAJORS, GRAIN & PRODUCE DEALER,
CBUTTER
AND SHIPPER OF
Choice Dairy Butter, Eggs, Poultry, &c., &c.
No. 3 Exchange Block, MAQUOKETA, IOWA.
HARVEY REID, General Insurance Agent, SABULA, IOWA.
FIRE-Phoenix, of Brooklyn, N. Y .; Phoenix. of Hartford, Conn .; Northwestern National, of Milwaukee, Wis. ; Continental, of N. Y. ; Atlantic, of N. Y .; Meriden, of Meriden, Conn .; Fairfield, of South Norwalk, Conn. LIFE-Mutual Life, New York. ACCIDENT-Travelers, of Hartford, Conn.
W. H. AMSBAUGH,
Grain and
Live Stock.
Elevator at Midland Depot, - MAQUOKETA, IOWA.
BARNES & BRUNDAGE, Harness Manufacturers and Dealers. MONMOUTH.
E. L. BARNES, Attorney & Counselor at Law. MONMOUTH.
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SABULA BIBLE SOCIETY. Established 1862. E. Long, Presi- dent ; B. H. Esgate, Secretary ; J. J. Gray, Treasurer.
SABULA GERMAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION. Anton Brincken, Librarian.
MISSIONARY SOCIETY (A. B. C.) Mrs. Dr. Wood, President
There is also a Christian Temperance Union and several minor societies in connection with the churches.
CHURCH DIRECTORY.
Congregational-Rev. James Alderson, Pastor.
Methodist Episcopal-W. H. Frazelle, Pastor. Roman Catholic-Rev. Father Dunn, Pastor.
EDITORIAL NOTICES.
F. C. YOUNG & CO.
In 1868 the mill now occupied by the above firm was erected by Messrs. Risley & Day, and in 1872 was bought by the present proprietors. The flour mill is 50x50 feet, with a wing 24x36 feet, has four run of stone, capacity for manufacturing about eighty barrels per day, run entirely by steam, engine of 40-horse power. They have also recently erected an exclusive oatmeal mill on the Public Landing. They are both practical millers, employ about twelve hands, and run a cooper shop in connection for the manufacture of barrels for their own use.
R. A. SCHROEDER.
The above gentleman has been established for many years, and carries on a general merchandise trade, with a stock of the very largest proportions-in fact, everything "from a nee- dle to an anchor," can be procured in this model country store. He is situated on Pearl street, near the postoffice, and we recommend intending purchasers to give him a call.
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CHANDLER HOUSE.
This house has lately opened on Water street, opposite the ferry landing, is an entirely new hotel, first class in all respects, with appointments and furnishings of the most elegant and comfortable description. It is conducted by Mr. C. E. Chand- ler, a gentleman who has had large and varied experience in the hotel business in St. Paul, Eau Claire, and elsewhere, and whose sole aim seems to be to have everything to conduce to the wants and comfort of his patrons.
We earnestly recommend all traveling men, tourists, and all others to make this house their headquarters while in Sabula, assuring them that they will meet with conrteous treatment.
There is a first-class sample room on the first floor for com- mercial men, with ample stable room for horses.
There are many other establishments worthy of note, and deserving of extended notice, but space forbids but a brief men- tion of the principal.
P. G. STILES has in operation here one of the largest packing houses in the State, with a capacity of 1,200 hogs per day.
J. C. DAY has a very extensive hardware and agricultural implement depot.
HARVEY REID is an insurance agent, representing some of the soundest companies.
MILES.
Originally called Shoo-Fly, is located on the Sabula, Ackley & Dakota Railway, ten miles west of the Mississippi River, on a beautiful rolling prairie. It is somewhat remarkable for its rapid growth, the first dwelling house having been erected in the fall of 1872 by Mr. Allen, the present efficient and es-
Selz's Stoga and Kip Boots never rip. CANNELL sells them.
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SPENCER & KNITTLE, Ladies' and Children's Shoes, Maquoketa.
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teemed postmaster. At that time a small store and a saloon comprised the commercial advantages of the place.
The town was laid out by Mr. F. M. Miles in 1871, to whose exertions the town mainly owes its prosperity and prominence and after whom it has been named.
The town has varied attractions-a beautiful park, a fine school building, with an elegant church edifice erected at a cost of $4,500. It is a very handsome structure, the frescoing in the interior having alone cost over $225. Its bell weighs 800 pounds, and cost $325. The congregation is of the Methodist Episcopal persuasion, with the Rev. W. N. Chaffee as pastor.
There are two societies-the Centennial Lodge No. 349, I. O. O. F., and the Miles Lodge No. 45, A. O. U. W.
The Miles Public Library, incorporated Feb. 1st, 1877, has 320 volumes, and is conducted under the management of a pres- ident and board of directors.
Miles has a population of about 400, is in a prosperous condi- tion, with ample facilities for building, having timber in abund- ance adjacent, as well as endless quarries of valuable stone.
The leading general store is that carried on by Mr. O. W. HEYNEN, a gentleman who has had large experience in city trade and who when he started in the Centennial year brought with him that practical knowledge of the details of business, coupled with the fact of knowing where to buy goods of A No. 1 quality at low prices, has enabled him to secure the largest share of the patronage of this section of the country. He has also lately gone into the hardware line in company with his brother, Mr. A. C. HEYNEN, a young man who has had eleven years experience as a practical tinner in Chicago, and thorough- ly conversant in all matters pertaining to hardware, stoves, tinware and sheet iron, tin and copper work of all kinds.
In this progressive age, there is nothing so essential to the good and well-being of a community as a well-ordered Drug
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SPENCER & KNITTLE, Gents' Furnishing Goods, Maquoketa.
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Store. Such a one is carried on by that enterprising firm of energetic young men, the Messrs. LEGG & ALLEN, who are now established at the postoffice, where they have everything to be found in any first-class establishment of the kind. Their proprietary medicines are all remedies of acknowl- edged worth, and are in such constant demand as to necessitate the employment of traveling agents and.teams to supply cus- tomers.
The banking interests are well represented by the Exchange Bank of Miles, with J. W. Miles, Esq., a leading grain and stock merchant, as President. There is one good hotel conducted by Mr. Laing, several blacksmith shops, a meat market, an agri- cultural warehouse, etc. A complete list of the names of resi- dents will be found in the alphabetical directory of the county.
OZARK.
A village situated in the northern part of Brandon township, three and one-half miles from Canton, was first established as a postoffice in 1855. It has a grist mill and a woolen mill in suc- 'cessful operation, as well as a saw mill, all under the proprietor- ship of Mr. John Reyner. The flouring mill was erected in 1855 ; the woolen mill in 1863 at a cost of $5,000. Mr. Rey- ner is also postmaster and keeps a general store. See his ad- vertisement in the pages of this work.
BALDWIN.
Baldwin is a small place on the Iowa Midland railroad, two miles east of Monmouth, was laid out in 1855 by Henry Hames and Jos. Skinner. It has two churches, three stores and. a hotel, also has a graded school.
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CANNELL keeps a large assortment of Leather and Findings.
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ANDREW
Andrew, situated on the old stage route between Davenport and Dubuque, and about the geographical center of the county, was named in honor of Andrew Jackson, and the first settler was located here as early as 1837. It was for some time the county seat, and the jail is still located here, with Mr. T. M. Hamilton as Chief Warden.
There are four churches-Lutheran, Methodist, United Pres- byterian, and Presbyterian. These, with a good public school, furnish the religious and educational element necessary for the community.
Andrew is governed by a Mayor and Common Council as fol- lows :
L. D. McCOY MAYOR.
C. L. CLOSSON. MARSHAL.
T. E. BLANCHARD SECRETARY.
D. H. DAUDEL TREASURER.
ALDERMEN.
J. J. McCORD,
THOMAS RAY,
N. B. BUTTERWORTH,
J. Y. BUCHANAN.
SOCIETIES.
HERMITAGE LODGE No. 298, A. F. & A. M. T. E. Blanch- ard, M. ; C. L. Closson, S. W. ; John Ward, J. W .; J. Y. Bu- chanan, Secretary. Have about 40 members.
CENTRAL LODGE No. 41, A. O. U. W. A. M. Phillips, M. W .; Charles Wyckoff, P. M. W. ; H. I. Trump, O .; T. E. Blanchard, Recorder ; J. Y. Buchanan, F. Meet every second Tuesday evening. Have 35 members.
HAMLEY Pays Cash for Butter and Eggs --- Remember that.
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CANTON.
Canton, a thriving young town, is situated on the western border of the county, in Brandon township, and on the South Fork of the Maquoketa river, which here forms one of the finest water powers in the State.
Any amount of machinery can be driven by means of this valuable stream now under description, and even when the river is at its lowest, the power is amply sufficient for all purposes. The river is fed by many streams, and it flows over a rocky bed and rock sides, which preserve the limped clearness of its wa- ters, through nearly the whole of its course.
Messrs. PECK & BECKER, who are the proprietors of the Can- ton Flouring Mills, have made valuable improvements in con- nection with this water power. The dam is 200 feet wide, and has a fall of 12 feet. About 500 feet above the dam, the river makes asharp bend, which prevents any serious calamity occuring at any time from ice, floods, etc., to the dam. Nature has been lav- ish in all things tending to make this one of the most desirable places adaptable for manufacturing purposes, and the time is not far distant when mills and factories will crowd the river bank, and sully its silvery brightness to produce the gold of commerce. Mr. Becker purchased the property in 1868 from Dr. G. W. Trumbull, and in 1876 Mr. Peck became associated with him under the style of firm named above, Messrs. Peck & Becker, they are manufacturers of the very best description of choice family flour, corn meal, etc., and in fact, making it a rule as they do, to purchase only the very best grades of wheat, their flour has become celebrated far and wide for its acknowledged excellence of quality.
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