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ROCK ISLAND BRIDGE AT MAPLE HILL.
This substantial combination of stone and steel is but one of the eight strong bridges spanning Mill creek along the line of the Rock Island between the mouth of the stream and Alta Vista-besides quite a number of smaller bridges crossing the many pretty streams emptying into the main creek along the route in Wabaunsee county. The material for the stone work was taken from the Fox quarries, now Albert Dieball's, four miles west of Alma-the same quarry furnish- ing the stone for the depot building at Topeka.
AN OLD TIME FENCE,
When the only cow was picketed ont will be recognized by every old settler in Wabaunsee county. Settlers who fail to connect the illustration with the early incidents of their experience in Kansas are not entitled to the use of the prefix "old" in connection with their coming to the new country. Cattle and corn were incongruous-in that they refused to grow on a farm where fences hadn't been built -unless the cow (usually, being the only representative of the brute creation on the farm) was restrained by the persuasive argument exer- cised by the picket rope-that alone was sufficiently potent to keep "Bossy" out of the corn patch-we refrain from saying "cornfield" for the reason that the small corners grubbed out in the bends of the creeks were hardly worthy the name as long since interpreted on the broad prairies of Kansas.
MEXICAN OVEN AND ADOBE HOUSE.
These are inseparable. A New Mexican home would be lacking in one of the essentials were there no oven adjacent to the "casa." The adobe house possesses all the requisites in the matter of comfort, being cool in summer and warm in winter. As to the oven, a pinon or pine stick fire will soon enable the housewife to have ready for the table as nice a baking as could be provided by an expert in any city bakery.
The illustration "Goat Curiosity" portrays these active habitues of every Mexican ranch as one may see them at any time while passing through the "Land of the Aztec." For further explanation see our reference to the goat in "The Old Santa Fe Trail."
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MR. E. C. D. LINES (Dec'd)
Was born May 9, 1836, in New Haven, Connecticut. Was educated in the New Haven city schools and at Prof. Lovell's private school. Was a son of Hon. C. B. Lines, president of the Connecticut colony, coming to Kansas with the colony in 1856. On May 24, 1857, was united in marriage to Miss Grace A. Thomas, to which union two children were born, Lizzie and Edna. Mr. Lines was elected register of deeds in 1859, and clerk of the district court the same year. Was clerk of the board of supervisors until 1861, when he joined the army. Was captain of Co. B. 2d Kansas, and was killed on the skirmish line near Fort Smith, Arkansas, September 1, 1863. Was a man of sterling worth and a promising future. It was in his honor the Lines Post, Alma, was named.
G. W. GILLIS
Was born at Kinsman, Trumbull county, Ohio, November 3, 1832. Came to Kansas in 1855. Landed at Kansas City and walked to Topeka, then a town principally composed of shacks. One of these where he boarded is yet standing-a short distance north of the Shawnee mills. Afterwards went to Lawrence. Drove stage from Lawrence to Quindaro. Boarded at same house with a printer named Plumb, with whom he was well acquainted-long before Plumb was thought of for U. S. senator. Saw Lane shoot Jenkins at Lawrence and was principal witness. Served four years in the army during the war-was a member of the 6th Ohio cavalry and also a member of the 1st Kansas cavalry, in border ruffian war, of which company Jim Legates was captain. In 1866, was united in marriage to Miss Lottie Murdoch, of Kinsman, Ohio, a daughter, now Mrs. F. A. Seaman, being born to this union. Mr. Gillis owns a farm of 190 acres of first class land on Mission creek, but is now a resident of Alma. Is full of old time reminiscences and though nearing the three score and ten mark is hale and hearty and has lost none of that genial spirit that has always been a characteristic of one of our most highly esteemed citizens.
C. L. DAVIS.
Chet Davis was born at Auburn, Kansas, September 15, 1861. Received a good common school education-enough to make his way through the world, he thought, and has had no reason to complain so far. On March 23, 1882, was united in marriage to Miss Emma L. Saffle, to which union nine children were born, eight of whom are
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still living: Jennie, Hadie, Jeff, Winnie, Daisy, Ora, Clarence, and Frank. Mr. Davis is one of the firm of Davis Bros., who own 1,280 acres of good land and pasture 6,000 head of cattle. Is also one of the firm of Fields & Davis, who deal largely in real estate, make loans, and write insurance. Mr. Davis owns one of the coziest homes in Alma and has hosts of friends who hope he may long enjoy it.
CHARLES DAILEY
Was born near Wilkesbarre, Pennsylvania, February 16, 1842. Moved with his parents to Indiana in 1855, and to Kansas, August 7, 1874. Has followed transfer work nearly all his life-first in the log- ging camps with oxen and afterwards with horses. Was engaged in freighting between Alma and Wamego before the railroad was built, and freighted for Schmitz & Meyer when they were in the general merchandise business in Alma and is still handling goods for the firm. Charley has seen many of the ups and downs of pioneer life in the northwest and though coming to Wabaunsee county twenty years after the first settlers, came in time to see the country in its infancy. Mr. Dailey is a lover of children and Harry Newman, his able assist- ant, is a son by adoption.
WM. PRINGLE
Was born in Roxburgshire, Scotland, August 21, 1856. Came to Canada with his parents when but two years of age, and to Kansas at the age of 14. Is one of the progressive farmers of Plumb township and now resides at the old Pringle homestead. Was twice elected clerk of his home township and held the office of trustec two terms. But the best proof of Mr. Pringle's standing among the people who know him best was his election in November, 1900, to the office of county commissioner, a position he still holds. Is a capable and efficient officer, making a ereditable record in one of the most import- ant positions within the gift of the people.
MR. J. M. ECK (Dec'd)
Was born in New York City, January 6, 1852. Received an excel- lent educational training in the city schools. Came to Alma in 1878, and two years later was united in marriage to Miss Bertha Thoes, to which union eight children were born. Mr. Eck held an exalted place in the esteem of the people, he having been several times elected as a
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member of the city council and mayor of the city. Served the people three years as county commissioner and at the time of his death was a member of the school board. For many years Mr. Eck was resident manager of the Chicago Lumber Co. Whether as a private citizen or as a public official, deceased was one and the same-ever mindful of the interests of all. But it was in the home that the best points in his character shone brightest. To his friends he was ever loyal and true, but to his family he was more than devoted -ever mindful of the duty devolving on him as a friend and counselor.
MR. H. P. THOMPSON (Dec'd)
Was born in Union county, Ohio, December 14, 1835. Came to Kansas in 1878. In 1856, was united in marriage to Miss Refina Rudolph, three sons and three daughters being born to this union: George, Charles, and John, and Rhoda, Sarah, and Hattie. On Feb- ruary 25, 1898, death came without warning at his home on Hendricks creek. Deceased was a man with a warm heart and of a sympathetic nature. Ilis affections were centered in and about the home circle, from which he was so suddenly taken away.
PETER THOES
Was born in Germany. November 1, 1821. Came to America in 1854, and to Kansas the following year, March 1, 1856, locating on the farm where he died, May 30, 1894. On January 19, 1862, was united in marriage to Miss Ernestine Dieball, to which union five children were born: Albert, Ernest, Mrs. Olga Morris; and Hulda, Anielia dying at the age of 14 years. Mrs. Thoes owned a thousand acres of the best farming and grazing land in the county-well stocked and with excel- lent improvements. Mr. Thoes was a man of industrious habits and sterling integrity-characteristics that secured him an enviable place in the esteem of the people.
FREDERICK STEINMEYER, SR.
Was born January 11, 1824, in Lippe Detmold, Germany. Came to America December 21, 1856, and to Kansas March 9, 1857. Was educated at Ampt Schwalenburg, Germany. On November 3, 1855, was united in marriage to Miss Frederika Holzapple, to which union nine children were born: Anna, Henrietta, Louisa, Helena, Caroline, Carl, Henry, Frederic, and John. Mr. Steinmeyer owns 320 acres of good
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farming land and has made a success of his chosen calling. Has gone through all the hardships incident to pioneer life and in his declining years has the satisfaction of knowing he has done his duty to the world, and in so doing has secured for himself and family the esteem of all.
J. V. CONNELL
Was born in Aurora, Indiana, July 2, 1867. Came to Kansas with his parents in his infancy. Received a good common school education and when but a young man learned the trade of blacksmith, a calling for which he is naturally adapted, having proven himself one of the best mechanics in the country. Owns a first class shop and knows how to run it. On March 30, 1892, was united in marriage to Miss Kate Hahn, at San Marcial, New Mexico, working at his trade in the territory more than five years. He is a diligent worker and is well liked by all his acquaintances.
L. A. WALKER
Was born at Hinton, West Virginia, August 1, 1868. Came to Kansas February 28, 1898. On October 16, 1901, was united in mar- riage to Miss Sue I. Haller. Dr. Walker is a graduate of the Univer- sity of Old Virginia, also of the Kansas Medical College. Enjoys a lucrative practice and has the confidence of the people, the best requisite to that success that is already assured.
JAMES E. JOHNSON
Was born November 5, 1808, in Lewis county, Kentucky. On December 12, 1850, was united in marriage to Miss Alice Disbrow, five children being born to this union: James M., Virginia, Martha, Thomas R., and John W. Of the daughters, Mrs. Virginia McPher- son is a resident of Iola, Kansas, and Mrs. Martha Fields resides in Topeka. Of the sons, Thomas R. died in Streeter, Illinois, in 1893, and John W. died of typhoid fever at Corinth, Mississippi, a member of the 8th Kansas Volunteers. Mrs. James M. Johnson was born in Clinton county, Ohio, February 8, 1841, coming to Kansas with her husband in 1865. (See biography, page 267). Mr. James E. Johnson was one of the early pioneers of the Dragoon settlement, locating on a claim two miles west of Harveyville in 1857. Was a kind and genial gentleman of the old school.
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S. G. CANTRILL
Was born April 15, 1849, at Snow Hill, Ohio. Came to Kansas, September 5, 1869, locating on Dragoon creek, two miles west of Harveyville. On July 4, 1872, was united in marriage to Miss Augusta Burroughs, to which union two children were born: Ora and Orville. Mr. Cantrill owns nearly 3,000 acres of the best farming land in Wabaunsee county, well improved and adapted to stock raising, his favorite employment-Mr. Cantrill being one of the most extensive dealers in stock in the county. Came to the country when it was new and by industry and good management has secured a place in the front ranks of those on whom Fortune has smiled from the beginning. But few men are more favorably known and none more highly esteemed than Squire Cantrill.
GEORGE A. FECHTER
Was born October 7, 1879, at Eppingen, Germany. Came to Amer- ica with his parents when but two years of age, the family locating on West branch. Was educated in the common schools. At the age of 17 accepted a clerkship in a store in Alma, and after four years of efficient service went to Topeka, where he has launched out into business on his own account. The portrait shows Mr. Fechter as he appeared at the age of 21. The face bears the impress of a strong character and indicates a spirit of energy and perseverance that is bound to win success.
H. W. STEINMEYER
Is a Wabaunsee county boy, having been born in Farmer township, July 9, 1866. Received a sound educational training in the common schools of the county. On August 3, 1895, was united in marriage to Miss Carrie E. Droege, three children being born to this union: Mildred, Cordelia, and Irene. Mr. Steinmeyer is the owner of a fine farm of 320 acres and besides shipping a car load of prime cattle and hogs occasionally, is a breeder of Duroc Jersey swine, his Egypt Valley herd being the best of the kind in the country. The illustration speaks for itself-commendatory of the owner's persevering effort and success in reaching the topmost round of the ladder in his particular. branch. Mr. Steinmeyer always has a few choice lots on sale, and the number of shipments made furnish the best proof of the growing popularity of his herd.
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MR. ALLEN PHILLIPS (Dec'd)
Was born in Terre Haute, Indiana, June 12, 1819. Received an excellent educational training in the schools of his native city. On March 3, 1836, was united in marriage to Miss Mary E. Graham, ten children being born to this union, seven of whom are still living: Levi, now at El Reno, Oklahoma; Nancy Jane Ralston, of Washing- ton; Mrs. Mary E. Walker, Paxico; James, in Oklahoma; Allen A., of Vera; William, in California, and Mrs. Martha Higbee, of Fairbury, Illinois. Before coming to Kansas, Mr. Phillips had resided in Illi- nois, Iowa, and Wisconsin, and had made two overland trips to Cali- fornia, once with cattle in 1850, and again with a drove of horses in 1864. In 1868, Mr. Phillips came to Wabaunsee county, being among the first settlers after the opening of the Pottawatomie reserve. Was one of the five men who laid out the town of Newbury, and had aid been granted the Santa Fe Railway, Newbury would today rank among the largest cities in Kansas west of the Missouri river. Mr. Phillips was a man of strong personal character, owned a thousand acres of land and was one of the largest farmers and most extensive wheat raisers in the county. Was county commissioner in the years 1872 and 1873, and was always at the front in the advancement of any public enterprise. (See notes of June 30, 1878, when Mr. and Mrs. Phillips, without a moments warning were called home-in life, esteemed by everyone, and their death universally regretted.
W. H. LYONS
Was born October 14, 1842, in New York City. Came to Kansas in April, 1865. November 4, 1869, was united in marriage to Miss Margaret Mahan. One daughter, Mrs. Bertha Martin, being born to this union. In 1867 Mr. Lyons was appointed deputy sheriff by J. H. Pinkerton, serving two years. Was also deputy under Sheriffs Herrick, Gardner, Russell, and Palenske-some of his early experiences as an official being among the most exciting periods of the county's history-see page 241. Served several terms as city marshal. During the Civil War was corporal in Co. B, 11th New York infantry, and has served several terms as Commander of Ed. Lines Post of the G. A. R. at Alma. Mr. Lyons is a carpenter by trade, and though in his 60th year, would pass muster as twenty years younger. But Mrs. Lyons is the older pioneer, having lived on the borders of the Pottawatomie reserve when the settlers slept in their corn fields from choice-at a time when "Dutch Bill" was supplying the Indians with firewater of his own manufacture. Mrs. Lyons tells of Grifenstein's air castles-
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how through the tact and the protection afforded by his Cheyenne wife, he expected to amass a fortune* big enough to enable him to live at his ease-without the wife's further assistance. He discarded his Cheyenne bride for Chief Burnett's daughter, and died with barely enough of this world's wealth to insure the once millionaire a decent burial.
*In 1864, while Grifenstein with his Cheyenne wife was on a visit with old friends in Alma and vicinity he would relate how his shrewd wife would trade cups of sugar for fifty dollar bills-the Indian holders not knowing the difference between a one dollar bill and a fifty. Query: Where did the Indians get the fifty dollar bills? Let the ghosts of the lone freighters who met their death on the banks of the Walnut in 1864 give answer. (See "A Timely warning," pages 136-138).
GEO. S. CONNELL
Was born February 17, 1839, in Aurora, Indiana. In August, 1862, enlisted in the 10th Kentucky Cavalry and was mustered out in September, 1863. On July 1, 1866, was united in marriage to Miss Margaret A. Nighbert, to which union six children were born, four of whom survive: Mrs. Cora Kasson, Mrs. Hattie Kasson, Joseph and Jethro. Though for years a resident on the Snokomo, Mr. and Mrs. Connell now reside in Paxico, where he is passing his declining years, enjoying the esteem of all.
AUGUST UTERMANN
Was born in Westphalia, Germany, December 25, 1857. A good educational training in the public school was supplemented by a course at the Agricultural college of Westphalia. Came to America in Feb- ruary, 1877, stopping in Wisconsin till the following November, when he came to Kansas, locating in Lyon county. In 1884 came to Alma, where he has since resided. In 1888 was united in marriage to Miss Mary Undorf, three daughters being born to this union: Maria, Augusta and Sophia. Ever since coming to Alma Mr. Utermann has been engaged in the livery business. Has built up a good trade and has a constantly increasing patronage.
MR. JOSEPH TREU (Dec'd)
Was born in Gottingen, Germany, June 22, 1833. Came to America in 1850, enlisting soon after in the regular army, serving on the border under General Harney in several campaigns against the
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Sioux Indians. Was in the engagement at Ash Hollow and for a time was stationed at Fort Laramie, protecting the overland traffic to Salt Lake and California. Came to Wabaunsee county in 1857, and on April 20, 1859, was united in marriage to Miss Catharine Klein, to which union seven children, three sons and four daughters were born: Mr. Treu received the benefit of a collegiate education and was eminently fitted for the many official positions he was called on to fill during his lifetime. Besides township and school district offices, he served the people eight years as county commissioner and two years as representative in the state legislature-filling each and every position with credit to himself and honor to his constituents. On April 27, 1901, an eventful life was closed-a man, beloved by the people, one whom they delighted to honor, had gone to rest.
SAMUEL R. WEED
Was born in Marblehead, Massachusetts, February 21, 1832. Came to Kansas in the fall of 1850. Received the benefit of a collegiate education at Wilbraham, Massachusetts, thoroughly fitting himself- from an educational standpoint-for the battle of life. In 1861, Mr. Weed was elected register of deeds. In 1862, 1864, and 1866, was elected clerk of the district court. In 1865, was elected county treas- urer, and in 1867 was elected to the offices of county clerk, register of deeds, and surveyor, and in 1868, district clerk and representative. The battle of life was on. The county had no safe in those days, but the old settlers will tell you there was no need of a safe-Sam carried the funds in his vest pocket. In those days the office sought the man and Mr. Weed was found as many as three times in a single campaign -holding as many as five offices at one and the same time. But there were no newspapers then and consequently no kicking. Mr. Weed's portrait is from a photograph taken while a member of the legislature. Today, he is the same genial "Sam" as of old-kind hearted to the core, and brimming full of reminiscences of Auld Lang Syne. May he live long to relate them.
ALDEN E. TRUE
Was born in West Corinth, Orange county, Vermont, June 7, 1845. Good educational training in the common schools was supplemented by a two years course in the seminary at New Hampton, New Hamp- shire. In 1870, Mr. True came to Kansas, locating on the farm in Newbury township, where he has since resided. In January, 1878, was united in marriage to Miss Marcia L. Castle, to which union two sons
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and two daughters were born. The many evidences of good will and confidence reposed in Mr. True by the people are indicated by the fact that he has served one year as township clerk, three years as trustee and more than twenty years as a member of the school board. Was three years county commissioner and for four years was state senator; filled each and every office with credit to himself and honor to the people he represented in the full meaning of the term. As senator, Mr. True was especially interested in securing liberal appropriations for state and educational institutions, believing that the people and the state are insured the best returns from funds thus expended. Mr. True owns one of the neatest country homes in the county (see illustration), located near the center of a fine farm of 965 acres. Is one of our most influential citizens and is universally esteemed-a fact too often proven to admit of successful contradiction, and a statement in no danger of being challenged.
A. A. JONES
Was born November 18, 1844, at Syracuse, Ohio. On October 22, 1865, was united in marriage to Miss Maria Lanius, to which union seven children were born: Cora, Sheldon, Ed., Clyde, Nettie, Pearl, and Ellice. Mr. Jones owns a fine farm of 320 acres, at Bradford, the J. M. Meredith homestead, where he Is engaged in mixed farming and stock raising. Has attained success by years of industry, good man- agement and up-to-date methods. Has an interesting family and a pleasant home, and enjoys the esteem of all.
JOHN PETERSON
Was born in Denmark, December 5, 1833. Came to America in 1863, locating in Connecticut. In 1870, came to Kansas, settling on a homestead three miles northwest of Eskridge, where he lived until his death, on June 17, 1894, at the age of 64 years. But few men have fought the battle of life against greater odds than did Mr. Peterson. To the young men of today he set an example that they might well consider. With a determination to win he knew no such word as fail. He started literally at the bottom of the ladder but before the end came had left his family located in a comfortable home. At first he dug into the bank for a place to rest at night, from the laborious employment in which he always engaged during the day. He quarried rock and wheeled them to the place selected for a home on a wheel- barrow of his own make. For mortar he used clay, and when the walls had reached the proper height a roof of sod was laid to shed the
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rain and snow. The quarters were comfortable, not elegant, maybe, but-it was home. But provisions must be had. He had no money, but strong arms, and with these he sought employment at Topeka. The provisions earned by hard labor were wheeled home on that home- made wheelbarrow. To say that John Peterson succeeded in gaining a competency for himself and family would be superfluous. Chris- tiana Peterson dicd June 5, 1894, at the age of 60 years. To Mr. and Mrs. Peterson eight children were born, six of whom are living: H. P., Mary, John, Samuel, Curtis, and Fred. If the children but follow the example of their worthy parents success is theirs-and happiness and contentment, as well.
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