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The growth of the town was not at all in proportion to the necessi- ties of some of the purchasers, and instead of paying for their lots, either in materials or money, as the payments became due, several of them begged off, and their lots went back to the county.
To effect a healthy growth in the new town, roads must be opened, post routes established through it, and a post-office in it, and public build- ings had to be erected and population invited. The sequel will show that many opposed to the growth of the place scarcely ceased to under- rate the locality and its facilities for a healthy growth, and the idea of settling in it or about it was often derided. A mail route leading from Wethersfield to Geneseo was established through the place, and for a while the few inhabitants enjoyed the luxury of a semi-weekly mail from Peoria. By some means the route was altered so as to leave Cambridge out. Previous to the change of route by the department, the carrier refused to go to Cambridge, but would throw out a bag of mail matter put up at Wethersfield expressly for Cambridge, at the "Corners," ten miles east of town. No office being there. a boy employed for the pur- pose would proceed at his leisure, pick up the bag and take it to its des- tination. More than once mail matter has been sent from Cambridge for the east and returned at the end of the week with other matter designed for Cambridge. Those who had important business to transact were afraid to mail their letters at the county town, because of the delays to which its mail was subjected. Many and unsuccessful were the efforts to have that route re-established through the village, nor till 1856 had the tardy justice of a tri-weekly mail from Geneseo to Kewanee been accorded to the county town. A weekly mail from Princeton, in Bureau County, to Millersburg or New Boston, on the Mississippi River, was the only one from which, for several years, news from the east could be obtained. A weekly mail running from Rock Island to Cambridge was
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also established for the particular benefit of the settlements between the two places. For a short time, about the year 1853, a route was estab- lished from a point on the Illinois River, known as Lancaster, to Cam- bridge ; but it afforded no conveniences for any office on the route, and was soon discontinued. The mail to Rock Island was carried for many years by a Mr. Robinson, familiarly known as " Uncle Bobby." He was a very honest, trusty man, and made more money by attending to errands at Rock Island for his neighbors than by carrying the mail.
The growth of the town was remarkable only for its slowness. The impression that the county seat would certainly and speedily be removed gave way with great difficulty. People were afraid to venture in, and but little improvement was made for several years. The county had a court-house, but it was unfinished and in Morristown. At that place courts were to be held till suitable arrangements could be made for their accommodation in Cambridge. They were then being held in the dwell- ing-house made over to the county by the proprietors of Morristown. It ' was argued by many citizens about Cambridge, among whom are found the names of Stackhouse, Hanan, Mascall, Cady, Osborn, Malcolm, and others, that the unfinished house might be moved to where it was wanted. These gentlemen made a proposition to the Court to the effect that if it would give them the house outright they would move it to Cambridge, finish it off, and furnish room in it for the use of the courts till the new court-house should be built.
On the 5th of September, 1843, the Court contracted with them to move the house to Cambridge, and to finish it, giving them ten dollars and the use of the house for schools and other public purposes when not wanted for courts, for the term of three years. The building was placed upon runners, and in two days hauled or moved, by ox teams, to Cam- bridge, a distance of more than twelve miles, and placed on southeast corner of College Square. Several terms of the county court and two terms of the circuit court were held in it -the first term of the latter in September, 1844. It was afterwards sold to the Messrs. Gaines, who put a small addition to it, and placing their families and a stock of dry goods and groceries in it, did a good business on a small scale for several year's.
On June 18, 1844, notice was given that a contract for building a court-house, according to a plan and specifications, drawn by John G. Wilcox (for which the Court paid him $22), would be let on the 29th of July following. A contract was made with Sullivan Howard, September 3, 1844, and the building was completed and accepted July 28, 1845. From that time, at least for several years, the court-house was open for schools, lectures, debating societies, stump speeches, three-penny shows, class meetings, prayer meetings, Masonic meetings, singing and dancing schools (the benches were movable) and preaching. Presbyterians, Con- gregationalists, Methodists, Baptists and Universalists all worshiped there, often three of them in one day, at different hours.
The first building erected in the new county seat was a small un- hewn log house, put up by John Russell-commonly known as " Lord John "-and was used by him for a blacksmith shop. For a short time after its completion, he occupied it as a dwelling, until he could erect a cabin for his family. This small structure was covered with "shakes " ---
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clap-boards-held down by weight poles, and stood on the site now oceu- pied by Medbury's groeery ; his dwelling occupied the site of Mr. S. D. Alfred's present residenee.
Judge Tillson erected the second house in the town. It was a hewn log building, and many additions were made to it, as his wants required and means allowed.
A log cabin was creeted almost opposite the stable connected with the Cambridge House, by W. Augustus Ayres, the following Summer- 1844. Here the Indian, known as John, was confined for the murder of a half-breed by name of Jim. " John " escaped from this inseeure " jail " and joined his tribe, the Pottawattomies at Shabbona Grove. He was immediately followed by the officers, who, on coming to the camp, and addressing the chief, who was none other than the noted personage Shab- bona, inquired for " John" who killed " Jim." He was at onee pointed out by Shabbona (this name was pronounced Shah-pan-nee, or Sha-pa- nee, by the Pottawattomies), and again taken into eustody. At the pre- liminary examination before Justice Tillson, he was committed for trial before the eircuit court ; but the grand jury, failing to find a bill (they stood eleven for and (?) against), he was set at liberty.
The first hotel built in town was erected by A. H. Showers, about the year 1848. . He kept it for some time, and rented to others until it was finally converted into a residenee, and as such is now the property of Michael McFadden. Mr. Showers, several years after, erected the present Cambridge House, which in 1856 he sold to A. and N. B. Gould, who added the third story. They kept it five years, and sold to James M. Wier, who in turn sold to Joshua Bushnell, about February, 1864. He enlarged it to its present capacity, and in February, 1876, sold to the present proprietor, J. W. Hartzell. Mr. M. W. Thateher was connected with this house about eight years as landlord. The Central House was built about 1857, by A. M. Randall.
No manufactures exist in town, and not until the completion of the railway in 1871, did the town grow in a thriving manner. From that time good stores were erected, and a fine trade with the surrounding farmers at onee sprang into life.
The projeet of having railroad eoneetion with the eastern and west- ern markets was agitated by the more prominent citizens as early as 1863. The object was again discussed iu 1866, and more definite steps were taken. The Roek Island Railroad was opened in 1856 to the coal fields, and the citizens of Cambridge began an earnest effort to secure the con- tinuance of the road through their town. In 1867, Mr. Orin E. Page was sent by the eitizens to proeure a charter for the road, under the name of the Peoria and Roek Island Railway. This was accomplished, and subscription-books were immediately opened in the eity of Peoria, in Galva, Cambridge, and at Osco and Weston. The eity of Peoria sub- seribed $100,000, and the county the same amount. The township of Galva, $50,000; Galva, $25,000; Cambridge, $50,000; and Oseo and Weston, $30,000 eaeh. By these figures, aggregating $385,000, it will be observed that the road was built mainly by municipal subscriptions. For all this outlay, the corporations were abundantly repaid in the inerease of wealth and rapid development of the towns. Cambridge, from a popu- lation of between four and five hundred in 1871, has grown to four times
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that number, and, as a showing of the increase in trade, the following exhibit of the number of car loads of produce shipped from this station during each month in 1876 is given :
Corn.
Oats.
Rye.
Wheat.
Barley.
Hogs.
Cattle.
Sheep.
Horses.
Apples.
Broom-
corn.
Brick.
Flour.
Bran &
Shorts.
Total.
January
14
I
I
42
I
-
59
February
25
4
2
17
5
2
2
I
58
March
12
3
5
I
1
I
35
May
74
15
I
5
4
2
2
103
June
95
18
5
3
2
I
2
I
127
July
57
7
I
4
1
These tables only include shipments in carload lots. The shipments in smaller lots, if footed up, would swell the amounts of some sorts of produce considerably. A good many barrels of apples and bales of broom-corn have been shipped in lots less than car-loads, and some small lots of other items. The shipments of poultry by freight, in boxes and barrels, during the month of December, amount to 15,866 pounds ; while large quantities have also been sent by express. Butter and eggs are also shipped by both freight and express, and butter especially is sent off in large quantities by express.
Comparing the shipments of the past year with those of previous years, reducing all to a uniform basis-the first three years ending Nov. 30, and the last two ending Dec. 31, 1876- the following is given :
1876.
1875.
1874.
1873.
1872.
Corn
220,429
170,289
100,957
158,995
231,187
Oats
90,062
62,500
98,327
94.277
46,801
Rye
6,678
6,426
5,312
7,267
11,857
Wheat
2,200
11,655
9,554
II,728
3,255
Barley
2,750
389
2,578
4,555
Total
332, 119
250,870
214,539
274,795
307,655
LIVE STOCK AND OTHER PRODUCE.
I876.
1875.
1874.
1873.
1872.
Hogs, No.
7,200
7,250
6,845
7,880
5,545
Cattle, No.
272
112
318
185
144
Horses, cars
I
2
Sheep, cars.
I
Broomcorn, tons.
200
I90
166
5
27
Hay and Straw
I20
61
386
356
Potatoes, bu
2,000
2,450
1,750
Apples, bu
666
978
1
1
1
1
.
4
.
2
2
95
September
43
28
4
I
3
I2
4
I
I
97
October
37
18
I
I
2
13
I
I
74
November
36
5
I3
I
5
60
December
84
2
2
28
5
8
129
Total.
562
131
17
6
6
144
I7
I
I
20
9
7
5
928
t
I
22
April.
2.4
3
4
I
2
69
August.
61
27
I
1
F
1
1
1
Prior to the completion of the railroad, Cambridge was considered a small inland town, with but little trade and few advantages. The sud-
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den increase of population, and the increase in wealth and in trade has dispelled that idea, and to-day Cambridge bids fair to rival any town in the county. There are a number of fine brick business houses, one bank -a private institution, organized in November 1871 ; two or three good ·hotels, two weekly newspapers, excellent graded schools and six regular- ly organized churches, all of which have good houses of worship.
CAMBRIDGE OFFICIALS.
Pres., A. Gould ; Clerk, W. B. Dean ; Treas., F. B. Welton. Trus- tees, James Mascell, S. H. Patten, Sylvester Rockwell, T. G. Ayers, J. W. Stewart, A. Gould.
THE PRESS.
The first paper started in Cambridge, and the first in Henry County, issued its first number on Feb. 13, 1853. It was called the Henry County Gazette, and was edited by J. W. Eystra. This paper and all the material connected with the office were afterwards sold to the citizens of Kewanee, and removed to that place, where the name was changed to the Henry County Dial. The editor,. Mr. Hyatt, soon after went to Geneseo, where he established the Geneseo Republic. About November, 1857, the press and materials in the Galva Watchman office were purchased and remov- ed to Cambridge by Judge Tillson, Dr. A. A. Dunn, V. M. Ayres, and H. W. Wells. Dr. Dunn was established as editor, and the name changed to the Chronicle. He remained until 1860 in this place. That year, Patten and Denison leased the office and fixtures from the company, and continued Dr. Dunn as editor for one year, when Mr. Patten purchased Mr. Denison's interest, and (Dr. Dunn going to the army), assumed entire editorial control. He kept charge until 1866, when he was succeeded by Everett & Casson, who, on May 16, 1867, sold to the present editor and proprietor, Mr. George C. Smithc. He has now entire control, having purchased the office and all the material, and issues a paper which fully merits its name.
The Prairie Chief was started in Galva in April, 1868, and for a time printed in the office of the Galva Union. In September of that year, Mr. F. B. Seaton purchased the office of the Stark County Democrat at Toulon, and removed to that place. He changed the name to Prairie Chief, and remained there till December, 1871, when he rented the office of the Cambridge Democrat, and removed to that placc. This paper had been started and conducted by one Rock, who proved a most disreputable character. Immediately on Mr. Scaton taking charge, a change was made, and an excellent weekly paper.started. Hc changed the name to Prairie Chief, and although in a county largely Republican in politics, the paper has a large circulation.
CAMBRIDGE DEMOCRAT.
In the Spring of 1869, feeling the need of a Democratic paper cen- trally located in the county, S. P. Cady and I. G. Ayers commenced a correspondence with Mr. J. L. Rock of Chicago, commercial editor of the Chicago Times, with a view of establishing a Democratic paper in Cam- bridge, which resulted in receiving a proposition from Mr. Rock that if
O. E. PAGE, Cambridge.
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$1,500 was raised tó purchase presses and material he would furnish an equal amount, and would come and take charge of the paper, with the understanding that at the expiration of the year he was to have the inate- rial by refunding the $1,500 and 10 per cent. A meeting was called at the court-house, which was largely attended by the Democrats of this vicinity, and the proposition met with general favor. At this meeting $800 was subscribed, and a committee appointed to raise the balance, which they succeeded in doing very soon. A committee was then sent to Chicago to superintend the purchase and shipment of presses, type, etc. In due time the material arrived, and was set up in the room over the harness shop of H. P. Hart, and July 28, 1869, the first issue of the Cambridge Democrat made its appearance, greatly to the satisfaction of its god-parents. The paper remained under the management of Mr. Rock but a short time. The 20th of November of the same year found him in such straitened circumstances that he was forced to dispose of the paper to Morrison Francis and R. Heber Hinman, who employed Mr. I. G. Ayers, then a law student with Mr. W. H. Shepard, to take charge of the editorial and financial management. Mr. Ayers continued the editor until Nov. 29, 1871, at which time Messrs. Francis & Hinman rented the office to Mr. B. W. Seaton, who removed the Prairie Chief from Toulon, Stark County, to this place, commenced and continues its issue here.
THE CHURCHES.
The Baptist Church was organized July 8, 1854, in the court-house. Prior to the organization, they met in this house for some time for religious exercises, and for a short time after. At the organization thirteen persons united, whose names are as follows : William Talbott, Mary Talbott, Aaron Talbott, Phebe Talbott, James M. Woodmansee, Clarrissa M. Woodman- see, John McFarland, Hanna McFarland, Emma Blackman, Laura Bishop, Harriett Daggett, Electa Davenport, and Eliza Ayers. This congregation purchased the old school-house, which they used for a house of worship until the erection of their present commodious church. It cost about $10,000. They have in addition to this just completed a very comfortable parsonage, worth $2,100.
The earliest pastor was Rev. F. Ketchman, who remained about one year. He was followed by Rev. W. W. Smith, who was pastor fourteen months. Then followed Rev. R. Edwards, one year; Rev. G. D. Sim- mons, eighteen months ; Rev. A. Edison, two years and four months ; Rev. J. Shephard, six years ; Rev. W. A. Velsher, two and one-half years, when the present pastor, Rev. J. Cairns, was installed. The membership is now 107, and the attendance at Sunday-school 130. The superinten- dent is William Talbott.
The Disciples of Christ held meetings for some time in the court- house, in the Baptist Church, and in the school-house. About December 18, 1859, they met at the court-house and effected an organization. At this meeting the following persons united: Samuel and Mrs. Ellen Horn, Mrs. A. E. Matthews, Ada B. Lobingier, Gco. Lobingier, G. W. Sroupe, William and Mrs. Martha McFarland, and William Kirkland.
On the 23d of January following, a permanent organization was made, with William Kirkland and G. W. Sroupe as elders, William Mc-
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BIOGRAPHICAL DIRECTORY.
ABBREVIATIONS.
Ind. Rep .. Independent Republican.
Meth. Methodist.
Lib. Rep.
Liberal Republican.
Cath.
Roman Catholic.
Rep ...
Republican.
Pres ..
Presbyterian.
Dem.
Democrat.
Prest. President.
Ind.
Independent.
P.O .Post Office.
Bapt.
. Baptist.
Prop. Proprietor.
Cong ..
Congregationalist.
Co .. County.
Epis
Episcopalian.
Sec.
Section or Secretary.
Evang
Evangelist.
Vol. Volunteer.
Adv
Adventist.
Unit.
Unitarian.
GENESEO TOWNSHIP.
A BRAMS NATHAN G. Geneseo; showman; Dem; from Ind.
ADAMS J. Q. Rev. Geneseo; Rep; Meth; from Canada.
ADAMS M. A. Geneseo.
ALBER F. Mrs. Geneseo; Evang; from Germany.
ALBORG PETER, Geneseo; laborer; Meth; from Sweden.
ALBRECHT Mrs. widow, Geneseo; German Luth; from Germany.
ALBERTSON CHARLES L. Geneseo.
ALDEEN P. A. Geneseo; shoemaker; Rep; from Sweden.
ALLAN M. JAMES, Geneseo; Retired Farmer; born in Sumner Co. Tenn. Nov. 23, 1814; came to Henry Co. 1836; wife was Susanna Stewart, born Jan. 28, 1819; married March 6. 1839; has four children; Mr. Allan spent the Winter of 1836-7 at Vandalia, where the . Legislature then met, and succeeded in getting Henry Co. set apart from Knox; he was also the first County and Circuit Clerk of Henry Co; has filled the office of County Judge; in 1850 he was elected to State Legislature to assist in getting a charter for C. R. I. & P. Railroad, and strange as it may secm, Mr. Allan informs us that it was a difficult matter to obtain, as the Governor and many of the leading men of the state were much afraid that a railroad con- structed in the vicinity of the canal would prove detrimental to the interests of the state. Mr. Allan also held the office of Provost Marshal in this district during a part of the war. Mrs. Allan had the honor of teaching the first school in the county.
ALLAN WM. T. Geneseo; justice of peace; Ind; from Tenn. ALLEN ARTHUR, lives with father, Aug. Allen; Rep; Unit; from Mass.
ALLEN AUG. Geneseo; restaurant; Rep; Unit; from R. Island.
ALLEN C. Mrs. (widow), Geneseo; Spiritualist; from N. Y.
ALLEN CHARLES, Geneseo; R. R. baggageman; Rep; Unit; from Mass.
ALLEN M. M. resides with mother, Mrs. C. Allen; Rep; Lib; born in this town.
ALLEN ROBERT, P.O. Geneseo; farm hand with J. F. Smith; Dem; from N. Y.
AMOS JOHN, Geneseo; mason; Rep; from England.
ANDERSON A. Geneseo; laborer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden.
ANDERSON A. F. Geneseo; laboret; Rep; Luth; from Sweden.
ANDERSON CHAS. Geneseo; cabinet maker; Rep; Prot; from Sweden.
ANDERSON CHARLES, Geneseo; wagon maker; Rep; from Sweden.
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HENRY COUNTY : GENESEO TOWNSHIP.
ANDERSON ERICK, Geneseo; cabinet maker; Luth; from Sweden. ANDERSON JAMES, Sec. 14; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; from Ohio. ANDERSON JOHN, Geneseo; retired farmer; Rep; from Ohio. ANDERSON J. P. Genesco; laborer; Rep; Metli; from Sweden. ANDERSON L. D. Geneseo; dealer in pumps; Rep; from Ohio.
ANDERSON PETER, Sec. 1; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden; 80 acres. ANDERSON PETER, Sec. 12; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden; 120 acres. ANDERSON PETER, Geneseo; laborer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden.
ANDERSON H. Mrs. Geneseo; from Sweden.
ANDREE HERMAN, Sec. 9; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Luth; from Prussia.
ANDREWS JAMES, Farmer. Sec. 7; P.O. Geneseo; born in Trumbull Co. Ohio, April 3, 1830; came to Tazewell Co. in 1843, and to this county in 1854; Dem; owns 600 acres of Iand, valued at $24,000; wife was Marietta Campbell, born in St. Lawrence Co. N. Y., Jan. 10, 1841; married March 26, 1862; has seven children.
ANTES H. T. Geneseo; physician and surgeon; Rep; Cong; from N. Y.
ANTES R. H. Geneseo; Rep; Cong; from N. Y.
APPLEBEE THOMAS, Geneseo; Livery; born in LaSalle Co. Ill. Dec. 2, 1853; came to county, 1872; Rep; married Miss Ida Bawlman; she was born in New York, June 17, 1853, and married Feb. 14, 1872; two children; Mr. Applebee is one of the proprietors of the temperance billiard room.
ARNETT JACOB, Geneseo; agricultural implements; Ind; Prot; from France.
ARNETT S. J. Geneseo; merchant; Rep; Prot; from Ill.
ARNOLD G. W. Geneseo; minister M. E. church; Rep; West Virginia.
ARNOLD JOHN, Geneseo.
ASH MICHAEL, Sec. 14; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; from Pa.
ASH LEWIS, Geneseo; laborer; Dem; Prot; from Mich.
ASH WM. farm hand with C. B. Smith; Ind; from N. Y. ATKIN D. H. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Bapt; from Ct. ATKINSON J. T. Geneseo; retired farmer; Ind; Cong; from Mass.
AYERS B. Geneseo; retired farmer; Rep; from Mass.
B ACK WM. Geneseo; shoemaker; Rep; Meth; from Sweden.
BAILEY CHRIS. C., P.O. Geneseo; lives with John Churchill; Dem; from N. H. BAILEY JAS. M., P.O. Geneseo; lives with John Churchill; Dem; from N. H. BAILEY Z. C. Geneseo; blacksmith; Rep; Lib; from Vt. BAIRD WM. Geneseo; watchman; Dem; from Pa. BAKER E. Mrs. widow; Geneseo; Cath; from Germany. BAKER FREDERICK, Geneseo; painter; Rep; Meth; from England.
BAKER JOS. Geneseo; tinner; Rep; Prot; born in Conn. BAKER NICOLAS, Geneseo; laborer; Rep; Cath; from Germany. BAKER T. Geneseo; baker; Dem; Luth; from Germany. BAKER THOS. E. Geneseo; miller; Rep; Pres; from N. Y.
BAKER FRED. Geneseo; painter; Meth; Rep; from Eng. BALL C. A. Geneseo; policeman; Dem; Prot; from Mass. BALL FRANK M. Geneseo; brakeman; Rep; Meth. BALL C. A. Jr. Geneseo; brakeman; Rep; Meth. BALL GEO. Geneseo; brakeman; Rep; Meth. BARKER JOHN, Geneseo; carpenter; Rep. BARBER EMORY, Geneseo; wagon maker; Rep; Unit.
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BARGE BENJ. F. Supt. of Geneseo City Schools and County Supt. of Schools; born in Concord, Middlesex Co. Mass. Feb. 2, 1834; came to this county, 1861; Rep; Bapt; owns house and lot; educated in public schools of Concord, Haverhill and Lowell; two years in Yale College; did not return after his father's death in 1852; taught in Mississippi and Louisi- ana from 1852 to 1861; spent one and a half years in military service in Department of North- west, under Gen. Pope; farmed two years; taught six years in Cambridge, and now five years at Geneseo; married June, 1863 to Carrie W. Showers, of Cambridge, Ill; she was born in Cambridge, June 2, 1841; has four children, Hattie, Cora, Jennie and Allie.
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VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF
BARLTZ JOHN, Geneseo; brick maker; Rep; Luth; from Germany.
BARNES EDGAR L. Geneseo; laborer; Rep; from N. Y.
BARNES JOHN D. Geneseo; retired farmer; Rep; Meth; from Md.
BARNHART CATHERINE Mrs. widow; Sec. 15; P.O. Geneseo; Evang; from Germany. BARTON ALBERT C. Geneseo; printer in News office, Ind; Prot; from N. Y.
BARTON ANDREW, Sec. 29; P.O. Geneseo; farmer for H. C. Barton; Rep; born in N. Y. BARTON H. C. Sec. 29; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Cong; born in Vt; 121 acres.' BARTON WM. C. Sec. 29; P.O. Geneseo; farmer for H. C. Barton; Rep; Cong; born in N.Y. BARTZ JOHN, Geneseo; laborer for Kendall & Kidder; Rep; Luth; from Germany. BARGSTROM JOHN, P.O. Geneseo; farm hand with G. W. West; from Sweden. BATES J. W. Geneseo; laborer; Rep.
BATES JOHN L. Geneseo; laborer.
BAUER JACOB, Geneseo; laborer; Rep; German.
BAUERMEISTER AUGUST, Geneseo; farmer; Rep; from Germany.
BAUMGAERTNER JOSEPH, Geneseo; carpenter; Rep; Meth; from Germany.
BAXTER JOHN, Geneseo: retired; Rep; Meth; from Mass.
BAYE GEORGE, Sec. 5; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; from Mich; 103 acres.
BECK ANTHON, Geneseo; tailor with P. Schabelle; Rep; from Germany. BECK WM. Geneseo; shoemaker; Rep; Meth; from Sweden.
BECKER NICHOLAS, Sec. 8; P.O. Geneseo; maltster for G. Geiser; born in France. BECKSTINE JOHN, Geneseo; molder; Rep; Luth; born Germany.
BECKER FRED. Geneseo; baker; German.
BEHMAN JOSEPH, Geneseo; laborer.
BEINGENHEIMER ADAM, Geneseo; saloon keeper; Dem.
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