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City" scheme. In the spring of 1837 he brought his family here and re- sided on the site of the old Sac town till 1867, when he sold to D. B. Sears, and moved to Milan, where he died, Nov. 25, 1869.
Col. John Dickson was born in Erie County, Pennsylvania, Feb. 6, 1813, and came to Milan in 1844. In this connection should be mentioned the names of James Johnston, G. W. Heflin, James Dickson, Ira L. White- head, N. D. Bradley, William Young, F. M. Young, and Daniel Pinkley- who were among the prominent old settlers.
The Dickson & Brunot Flouring Mill, now owned by James John- ston, was built in 1843 by James Dickson and Felix R. Brunot. In 1846, Howard & Weeks built a saw mill just below the above. In 1848, it was converted into a flouring mill and carding machine by James Dickson and N. D. Bradley. It now belongs to James Johnson, considerable changes and improvements having been made in it.
In 1843, Joshua Vandruff and Zadoc Calbough built a saw and flour- ing mill at the north end of the dam on Vandruff's Island. The flouring mill was struck by lightning and burnt in 1857 ; the saw mill became de- lapidated, and fell into disuse, and finally rotted down some years ago.
MANUFACTURES OF MILAN.
James Johnston owns two mills (referred to above) which he is operat- ing in company with his sons-the Custom Mill and the Merchant Flonring Mill. The capacity of the Merchant Mill is 100 barrels per day ; that of the Custom Mill, 400 bushels of grain daily.
ROCK RIVER PAPER COMPANY,
Organized December, 1875. Capital, $80,000. President, William H. Dart; Secretary, R. P. Dart; Superintendent, George M. Dickson. On the site of this company's mill, at the lower end of Well's Island, Holmes Hakes and William Gilmore built a saw mill in 1869, which they ceased to operate in 1871. In 1872, Holmes Hakes and George DeLand commenced a paper mill at the same site, which, in 1875, they sold to the Rock River Paper Company. This the company rebuilt and in every way improved the property, building a new dam, in 1875-6, and have now a mill employ- ing 36 hands, with a capacity of from five to six tons of wrapping paper per day, and a capital employed of $80,000.
TREMANN & GILMORE PORK PACKING HOUSE.
This was established December 1, 1876. They handled during the pack- ing season last year-December, Jannary and February-$42,000 worth of pork product. They have stored $5,000 worth of ice for cooling purposes, with a view to utilizing the packing establishment during the summer months and supplying the local retail demand. Their products are sold chiefly in the New York, Baltimore and St. Louis markets. They are also engaged in shipping live stock, principally cattle, shipping about five car- loads a month, to the Chicago market.
GENERAL BUSINESS.
Besides the manufacturing interests above mentioned, Milan has two wagon shops, five blacksmith shops, three cooper shops, two agricultural
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warehouses, four dry goods stores, two drug stores, three confectionery es- tablishments, three grocery stores, one undertaker, one furniture house, two meat markets, three boot and shoe stores, one first-class millinery store, two hardware stores, two stove and tinware establishments, two hotels, three churches, one graded school, two physicians, one police magistrate, two justices of the peace, one notary public, two harness shops, two livery stables, three carpenter shops, money order post-office, express office, one large distillery, one masonic lodge.
Population 1,500.
CHURCHES.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF MILAN.
This church was an outgrowth of the First Presbyterian Church of Rock Island. The first services were held in the inill in 1844, the first ser- mon being preached by Rev. Cyrus Dickson, D. D. An organization was effected in 1845, the following being among the original members: Wil- liam Dickson, Marian C. Dickson, James and Ruth Ann Dickson, Edward Hollister, Emma Hollister, Eliza Ann Dickson, Elizabeth Dickson, William and Amelia Clark, and David M. Dickson.
The first church was built by William Dickson in 1846. The present church was built, at a cost of about $3,500, in the summer of 1868.
Rev. Ithamar Pillsbury preached to the church occasionally from 1844 to 1847. Since him have been the following ministers in the order named: Rev. W. Williams, 1847 to 1849; Rev. W. W. Bachus, 1849 to 1851; Rev. S. T. Wilson, 1851 to 1953; Rev. Thomas M. Chesnut, 1853 to 1858; Rev. M. Cook, 1858 to 1862; Rev. W. W. Moorhead, 1862 to 1871; Rev. M. Noerr, present pastor, since 1871. Present membership, 100; number in the Sunday-school, 200.
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
Rev. F. Haney first held service here as one of the stations on the Cam- den Circuit, and was followed by Rev. John Grundy, who remained two years. Preaching was first done in the school-house, till the church was built, in 1854.
In 1848, the church was organized. The following were among the original members: David Kelso, Thomas Shires, John Thompson, James Thompson, Susan Brown, George W. Chaney, Mary Thompson, C. Rout- zong, and M. Shinstrum. Rev. J. Collins, present pastor. Membership, about 75, with Sunday-school of 150.
GERMAN REFORMED CHURCHI.
Organized in 1872; church built same year; membership about 25. No pastor at present.
LODGES. MASONIC.
Eureka Lodge No. 69, A. F. & A. M .- William Francis, W. M .; Isaac Palmer, S. W .; Archibald Cook, J. W .; R. B. Olmsted, Secretary; John Dickson, Chaplain; T. N. Young, Treasurer; David Coon, S. D .; W. J. Wallace, J. D .; William M. Farland, T .; William Faris, M. C .; John Dickson, Wm. Goldsmith, Riley Hayford, Trustees.
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SCHOOL DIRECTORS.
George M. Dickson, President; Thomas Spencer, Secretary; David J. Cleland.
MILAN VILLAGE GOVERNMENT.
1865-66 .- John Dickson, President; James Johnston, F. N. Young, N. D. Bradley, G. W. IIeflin, Council.
1866-67 .- J. B. Davison, President; A. L. Buck, A. J. Webster, John Jones, Robert Ross, Council.
1867-68 .- Samuel Blair, President; Robert Ross, James W. Whitman, Jno. B. Ferguson, Geo. P. Webster, Council.
1868-69 .- A. Owens, President; G. H. Honens, Geo. P. Webster, Geo. Whitehead, Wm. Goldsmith, Council.
1869-70 .- A. Owens, President; W. T. Riggs, E. S. Clow, I. II. HIonens, Thos. Kerr, Council.
1870-71 .- W. T. Riggs, President; Thos. Kerr, E. S. Clow, J. G. Whitehead, Jos. S. Ferguson, Conncil.
1871-72 .- A. Owens, President; George Clippenger, George Keeler, Silas Whitehead, Wesley Fitzsimmons, Council.
1872-73. Alex. Owens, President; George Keeler, C. W. Fitzsim- mons, W. J. Wallace, Thomas Fischer, Councilmen.
1873-74. G. W. Heflin, President; W. J. Wallace, Benj. C. Frysinger, C. W. Fitzsimmons, Wm. F. Gilmore, Councilmen.
1874-75. Alex. Owens, President; R. B. Olmsted, Warren HI. Stearns, Wm. McFarland, G. P. Clippinger, Councilmen.
1875-76. Thomas Kerr, President; Warren H. Stearns, E. G. Spencer, Jas. E. Burrowes, Wm. B. Frysinger, Councilmen.
1876-77. Thomas Kerr, President; Jas. E. Burrowes, Wm. B. Fry- singer, O. W. Davis, H. W. Haislip, Councilmen.
1877-78. Thomas Kerr, President; Jas. E. Bnrrowes, O. W. Davis, Archibald Cook, Thos. Johnston, Councilmen.
PORT BYRON.
Port Byron township embraces fractional sections 6, 7, 13, 24, 25 and 36, averaging about 400 acres to each, and extends along the east bank of the Mississippi River a distance of six miles. The original village was laid out on the N. W. } of Sec. 25, but now embraces the S. W. fraction and E. Į of Sec. 25, the N. W. fraction of 36, and a portion of Sec. 24. It con- tains upwards of 1,500 inhabitants. It was laid out in the fall of 1836 by Samuel Allen, N. Belcher, and Moses Bailey, then residents, and Dr. P. Gregg, of Rock Island. Walter Phillips proved a pre-emption on the fraction, and reserved to himself the N. ¿ of the fraction, and deeded one-half of his interest to Mr. George Davenport, (who was murdered in 1846) and to C. R. Bennett, of Galena. At that time there was but one log house and a small log store on the land, owned by Samnel Allen.
Robert and Thomas Symes lived on the spot where the railroad depot now stands, in a log house, and kept a wood-yard for the passing boats. That fall N. Belcher built a frame store, and put in a general stock of goods.
The Postoffice was then located at a place called Canaan, about a mile from the village, and Archibald Allen was postmaster. In the March fol-
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lowing the office was removed to Port Byron, and N. Belcher appointed postmaster, which office he still holds, and has held, at different times, since then. There was not at this time (1837) a single house in Coe township, which lies' directly east, and is now one of the wealthiest towns in the county, and which does nearly all its trading at Port Byron. The same will apply to Zuma township, as this is the postoffice for about three-fourths of the people of both towns.
Port Byron did not seem to get ahead much for several years, as the panic of 1837 nearly proved its destruction, but it is now one of the most prosperous towns in the Northwest.
In 1836 Dr. J. H. Leyford and N. Dorrance came, and are still resi- dents of this place. In the spring of 1837 the settlement received large accessions, and among them Silas Marshall, Geo. Moore, Warren Wilcox, and a number of young men; many of whom afterwards left.
The first effort made to get a railroad established through here was in 1852, when it was proposed to build a road from Warsaw, at the lower rapids. to Port Byron, at head of the upper rapids. This project finally failed, the citizens losing $10,000, which they had subscribed and mostly paid. Then came the project of the Sterling & Rock Island Road, which would have been seventeen miles shorter route to Chicago than the present road; and the C. & R. I. road made every effort to defeat it, which after sundry efforts and much maneuvering they succeeded in doing, and by this means the citizens of Port Byron were again losers of $10,000 more, for which they had, in many cases, mortgaged their farms to pay. That portion of the road lying between Port Byron and Rock Island Junction (92 miles) was completed, however, and is now owned by the Western Union Railroad Co. Since then the town has steadily increased, and its present coal, lime, and general business interests form no inconsiderable portion of that of Rock Island County.
In justice to N. Belcher, it should be said that he has always been a most earnest worker for the interests of the town, and was probably more instrumental in getting the railroad project to a successful issue than any other one man, and has derived less pecuniary benefit therefrom than many others, who have reaped a rich harvest by coming since the road was com- pleted. The writer found Mr. Belcher a man seventy-three years old, and with apparently little of worldly wealth, and still working daily in his office for his living.
The business interests of Port Byron are represented variously, as will be seen in our list below : We find four dry goods stores, five groceries, three drug stores, six stove and tin dealers, two lumber yards, three masons, two harness makers, two butchers, two tailors, one photographer, two jewel- ers, two saloons, one restaurant, one baker, three barbers, two dentists, one wagon maker, three blacksmiths, two furniture dealers, three draymen, one livery stable, four carpenters, four painters, two banks, three produce and stock dealers, two dealers in agricultural implements. A large amount of grain and stock is shipped daily; Messrs. Rogers & Son probably doing the greater portion of it, although Smith & Wainwright do a good business.
The shipment of lime from this point is estimated as high as 100,000 barrels per annum.
The bulk of the coal business is done by Mr. T. Williams, whose in- vestment in coal and coal lands probably exceeds $100,000, all within a radius of five miles of Port Byron. The principal works are located at
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Rapids City, two miles below the town, from which the boats are supplied. Messrs. Gilchrist & Co. also have an extensive coal bank at Rapids City.
VILLAGE INCORPORATION.
The village was incorporated in 1876, and the following year the gen- tlemen whose names we give below were elected its town officers : Geo. D. Moore, Geo. McNeal, James W. Simonson, Jesse Maxwell, T. J. Zeigler, F. S. Gates, Trustees; E. H. Hunt, Police Magistrate; D. J. Chinn, Village Clerk; Enos Blinn, Village Marshal; Geo. D. Moore, President of Board.
SCHOOLS.
An unusual interest is taken in the schools at this place, but our space will scarcely allow as extended notice as they deserve. One school-house alone cost $11,000, with Mr. J. H. Southwell as Principal; Miss Sadie El- lingham is in charge of the intermediate department, and Miss Lizzie Sheppard of the primary. Another new school house is in process of con- struction, which. when finished, will place Port Byron in possession of educational advantages excelled by few towns in the state.
PHILO LODGE A. F. A. M.
Wilson Fleming, W. M .; Thos. Jennings, S. W .; Wm. Bryant, J. W .; J. C. Wainwright, Treasurer; Jno. Shafer, Secretary; James Rowe, S. D .; Alex Zeigler, J. D .; John Beal, and John Morgan, Stewards; J. G. Wil- liams, Tyler.
I. O. O. F.
Port Byron Lodge No. 624 .- D. J. Morris, N. G .; F. E. Rogers, W. G .; E. M. Rogers, Rec. Secretary; J. W. Morgan, Per. Secretary; David Zeigler, Treasurer. Sixty members.
CHURCHI IHISTORY.
On the 2d day of September, 1849, a few citizens of Port Byron and vicinity, believing it to be their duty, and wishing to enjoy the privilege of divine worship, organized a Congregational church under the care of Rev. A. L. Bullen, a Home Missionary; they were William C. Pearsoll, Jesse Maxwell, Isaac Hollister, Martha Hollister, Mrs. W. C. Pearsoll, Mrs. A. N. Maxwell, Mrs. C. Mulhollen, Mrs. Robert Hilton, and Martha Jennings. Mrs. Hilton and Mrs. Mulhollen are dead; all the others are still living and connected with the church, with the exception of Mrs. Jennings, who now resides near Galena, in this state. They held their first meeting in the old brick school-house now standing opposite the present church building, where they continued to hold their meetings until 1855. In the year 1854 the foundations for a meeting-house were laid, and the house, surmounted with a spire and bell of five hundred pounds weight was finished in the fall of 1855. The church is situated on Out-lot No. 21, in section 25, on the east side of High Street, commanding a full view of the Mississippi River, and was built under the pastorate of the Rev. William Porter, at a cost of about $2,700. The pastors have been Rev. A. L. Bullen from April 10,
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1850, to September 13, 1850; Rev. William Thompson from October 6, 1850 to May 3, 1852; Rev. William Porter from May, 1854, to May, 1860; Rev. Mr. Miles in 1861; and Rev. Almer Harper from September. 1861, to present time. It is believed they are all living but Rev. W. Thompson, who was drowned in endeavoring to cross the Meredosia in the spring of 1852 while on his missionary duty. The church has flourished with -vary- ing success through the past twenty-nine years of its existence, with a grad- ual but healthy increase of members up to this time. The past winter a large number has been added on profession, thirty-two at one time, and there is now one hundred and thirty communicants on the church books. The number of children in the Sabbath School are one hundred, and the interest increasing.
The M. E. Church was organized in 1836, with a membership of some six or eight persons, among whom were Archibald Allen, Candace Allen, J. H. Lyford and wife, Jno. Mitchell and wife. The earliest meetings were held in a log cabin, but the church was built some years later, at an expense of $3,000. The present membership is one hundred and twenty-five, with a Sunday School of about seventy-five scholars.
COAL VALLEY.
The Township, as now organized, contains less than twelve sections of land; originally it comprised one and one-half townships. Rural Township was set off in 1871. Latterly nearly six sections were detached from it and joined to Black Hawk.
William and Charles Bailey, brothers, were the first settlers, and built the first house within its present limits as now organized. Geo. E. Wash- burn is thought to be the second permanent settler. The coal fields in and around the village of Coal Valley attracted many speculators, not many settling down to business until the railroad was built.
Thos. Lees, Geo. E. Washburn, Wm. Bailey, Chas. Bailey, Frederic Fittell, and Abe Edwards, comprised the full list of supporters of the first school taught, by Mr. Doyle, from Milan, in the year 1854, in a small house owned by Thos. Lees. Mr. A. M. Nichols taught the first district school.
The first church service held in the town was by Rev. A. A. Rogers, in store building now owned by R. Lee.
Mr. Geo. E. Washburn was the first to marry.
The first white child born within its limits was the son of Charles Bailey.
Wm. Bailey and William Boyle opened the first store in the village, and Thomas T. Jones, the first Postmaster, was appointed in 1857.
SCHOOLS.
Until the railroad was built, the schools were in a primitive condition, since which time the growth has been very fair. The district now has two very good buildings, with seating capacity of 320 and an average attend- ance of about 300. Mr. Wm. A. Kiamer has been a regular teacher for twelve years. Jno. B. McFarland is now acting as Principal. The build- ings stand nearly joined together, and contain five rooms, each having a competent teacher.
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CHURCHES.
The M. E. Church was built in the year of 1869. Abel Curtis, L. M. Pinkley, Wm. Pratt, and M. Bollman, were Trustees. This church was quite strong in numbers, and generally well supported, until the organiza- tion of the Primitive Methodist, in the year of 1868. Its first regular ap- pointed preacher was Rev. Mr. Sheldon, for two years; second was Rev. Mr. Wesley, two years; third was Rev. Mr. Bartlett, one year; fourth was Rev. Mr. Bundy, two years; fifth was Rev. Mr. Morey, two years; sixth was Rev. Mr. Hoaglin, one year; seventh was Rev. Mr. Head, one year; eighth was Rev. Mr. John Palmer, two years; ninth was Rev. Mr. Shear- man, one year; tenth was Rev. Mr. Rowe, one year. The past two years have had no preacher appointed.
The Welsh Baptist Church was organized January 11, 1866, under the supervision of Rev. T. M. Matthews. Among its first members were:, R. Benjamin and wife, D. Prosser and wife, H. Hill, D. Powell and wife, and Mary Davis. David Prosser was elected Clerk; R. Benjamin, Treasurer; David Powell and Richard Benjamin, Deacons. Rev. T. M. Matthews re- ceived a unanimous call to the pastorate, and remained with this small body of church members till 1869 or 1870. A very respectable house of wor- ship was built and paid for under his ministerial care. Soon after the church organization, in 1866, a Sabbath-school class was enlisted under R. Benjamin as Superintendent; subsequently Rev. T. M. Matthews was chosen Superintendent; the third Superintendent was Edward Hugh; the fourth Superintendent being Richard Benjamin; and the school now con- tains about 50 scholars with a very regular attendance. Rev. David Mor- gan is now officiating as pastor to this small body of attentive worshipers.
The Welsh Congregational Church was organized in 1857, by the Rev. John L. Richards-the deacons were Rees Jones and Win. Williams-with a membership of about 15. Meetings were first held at the house of Mrs. Sarah Williams. The second regular minister was Rev. C. D. Davis; the third was Rev. O. Owens; the fourth was Rev. T. G. Jones. In the year of 1862 was built a house of worship costing about $1,000. The present membership is 25. Have regular preaching once a month. The Sabbath- school is well sustained throughout the year, and numbers about 50.
The Roman Catholic residents of this place, previous to the year of 1875, were connected with Rock Island Mission. In 1870, they had com- pleted a church, at a cost of about $2,000, which was formally opened for worship by Rev. Father Roles, under whose supervision the building was erected. It was in charge for some time afterwards of the Rev. Dr. Light- ner. In 1875, Right Rev. Bishop Foley appointed Rev. Father Grere to this mission and that of Moline. The congregation comprises about 50 families.
The Presbyterian Church was organized in 1867, with John Barton, Albert Owens, Frederic Freeburg, Hugh Caughey and Robert Lee, as Trustees. Dr. Martin and L. Evans were elected Elders. In the following season Win. A. Kramer was added to the list of Elders. The membership numbered 25. A church was built the same year, costing about $2,500. Rev. J. S. McClung was at the organization, and was the first stated sup- ply; Rev. M. Noerr being the second; Rev. L. Q. Adams was the third; Rev. M. Gordon being the fourth. In the year 1875 Rev. M. Noerr re- turned, and still officiates as supply. A Sunday-school was early organized
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after the building of the church, and now contains 100 scholars, with an av- erage attendance of 75.
The Primitive Methodists were organized in 1868. Giles Iludson, Joseph Wearmouth, Robert Wilson, George Wilson, and John Ranson, Sr., were among its early members. A church was erected in 1869, costing about $2,000. The Trustees were Giles Hudson, John Ranson, and Thos. Clemont. The present membership is about 50. The Sunday-school num- bers about 75, with a very good attendance. The first preacher was Rev. Chas. Dawson, who came from Kewanee once a month; the second was Rev. Francis Nicholson; the third was Rev. M. MePhail, two years, and then located in the town; the fourth was Rev. Robert Reed, its present pas- tor, and being the only resident preacher in the place.
LODGES.
MASONIC.
Valley Lodge No. 547 .- S. B. Thomas, W. M .; Thos. Glendening, S. W .; David Lyons, J. W .; Arny Hillier, S. D .; Maxwell Lyons, J. D .; George Hillier, J. S .; Josiah Scott, S. S .; Robert Patterson, T. Meet monthly, Friday, on or before the full of the moon.
ODD FELLOWS.
Coal Valley Lodge No. 304 .- Matthew G. Bedford, N. G .; Thos. Clendening, V. G .; Jerry Lees, R. S .; Archer Hodge, P. S .; John Lees, T .; Wm. Haddick, R. S. to N. G .; Richard J. Hughs, L. S. to N. G .; George Hillier, Sr., R. S. to V. G .; Edwin Twomly, L. S. to V. G .; Robert Davison, Warden; W. A. Kramer, Conductor; James MeMeeken, R. S. S. S .; Swan P. Johnson, L. S. S. S .; Lewis Stafford, I. G .; John P. Price, O. G. Meet every Wednesday evening.
ANCIENT ORDER OF A. O. OF U. W.
Enterprise Lodge No. 47 .- Wm. S. Bailey, P. M. W .; James Clegg, M. W .; Win. Christy, G. F .; E. Mulligan, O .; Benj. Cook, Recorder; Jas. Henry, Financier; John T. Hass, Receiver; Geo. Kane, G. W .; Wmn. Mey- ers, I. W .; Karl Martin, O. W. Meet weekly on Tuesday evening.
DRUIDS.
Eureka Grove No. 34, U. A. O. D., Coal Valley .- Past N. A., Robert Davidson; N. A., Thos. Houghfield; V. A., Harman Nitz; S., John Ran- son; T., Wm. Giesler.
COAL VALLEY VILLAGE ELECTION.
Tuesday, April 17, 1877. For Trustees: Roberth Haddick, Alfred Haigh, Thomas Phillips, Fred. Freeberg, Robert McQuoid, Charles Huber. For Village Clerk: John Reay. For Police Magistrate: Otto Leobner. This ticket was elected.
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RURAL TOWNSHIP.
The first settlers of Rural, which formerly formed part of Coal Valley Township, were Thomas and David Goodlow, brothers, who built the first house, on Section 29,John Farlow being the second, from Pre-emption Town- ship, at which place he was the first settler ; he built the second house, on Section 30. in this town. The first child born was a son of John Farlow, in 1839. The first sermon preached was by Joseph Jones, a Baptist, in 1839. The first marriage was that of David Goodlow and Nancy Farlow, who now reside in Oregon. Before the year 1840 the following persons came to this town : A. L. and A. N. Sayre, J. M. Wilson, Capt. J. A. Jordon and Daniel Valentine. Capt. Jordon and Mr. Valentine lived just over the line in Pre-emption, but most of their land being in Rural, they finally built in this town. The first school was taught by Seth Trego, in a private house. The first school house was built in 1846, by contributions from the follow- ing persons : Capt. J. A. Jordon, Albert N., Alonzo S. and M. Sayre, J. M. Wilson, Daniel Valentine and William Crist. These persons also contrib- uted money to secure the first teacher, Mr. Shedd.
John Farlow, while talking with Joseph Versal, with no apparent dis- ease or ailment, died in 1846, without a struggle.
A man generally known as "Wild-cat Moore," in the year 1842, in this town, pursued a catamount, on horseback, overtook him in the brush, and (without a weapon of any kind,) leaped from his horse, taking his buffalo- robe before him, sprang upon the catamount, which was a very large one, crushed him to the earth and succeeded in killing him, without receiving a wound, which act gave him the above name. After this feat, he canght a wolf in his hands and choked him to death, receiving numerous wounds.
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