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Rev. A. R. Naylor, Pastor in charge.
THE PRESENT TOWNSHIP OFFICERS,
elected Novembe" 6, 1877, are. S. A. Metz, Trustee; H. D. White, Clerk; L. J. Gould, Treasurer; William Doty and John Fulton, Justices of the Peace and James John and W. A. Helman, Constables.
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FIRST THINGS.
A. J. Davis was the first settler on Buffalo creek, having settled on the claim where he now resides in May 1869.
The first white child born in Jewell county was born to Mr. and Mrs. Eli Thomas, of Sinclair Township, August 6,1870.
Henry Sorick was the first County Treasurer of Jewell county. Elested September 27, 1870. Served until October 1, 1871.
The first official bond approved in Jewell county, was that of James A. Scarbrough, County Clerk, approved January 2, 1871.
The first sale of school land in the county was the sale of Section 36, Township 4 south, Range 8 west, granted January 2, 1871.
The first Sunday School in Jewell county was organized and carried on in Hoffer's Grove and at Win. H. Cameron's house in the summer of 1871.
The first school taught in Jewell county was by Win. H. Cameron, in his own house one fourth of a mile east of Jewell City, during the sun- mer of 1871.
The first county order allowed and issued in the county was in favor of Joseph W. Fogel, Deputy Sheriff, for $12.50, for posting election notices, al- lowed Jannary 2, 1871.
The first postoffice in Jewell county was called Garley, now Jewell. John Hoffer was the first postmaster, and the first mail received was from Lake Sibley, Cloud county, Kansas, July 1, 1870.
Jamey MeCormick, of White Rock, now Burr Oak Township, was the first Township Clerk in Jewell county whose bond was approved. Elected November 8, 1870. Bond approved February 20, 1871.
The old Pioncer Drug Store was oc- enpied by Street & Scarbrough for three years, when they closed out,
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and the house has since been occu- pied by Townsdin & Gastineau, Hutchison & Co., B. E. Gastineau, and Angel & Fay, respectively, for groceries, drugs, stoves and tinware.
Maj. John M. Crowell, Special Agent of the Postoffice Department, made his first visit to Jewell City and Jewell county in September 1870.
The first article of Merchandise ever sold in Jewell county, was 20 cents vorth of plug tobacco, sold by James A. Scarbrough to Wm. K. Van Horn, in Jewell City, June 30th, 1870.
The first two erops of wheat raised in Jewell county, and threshed with a threshing machine, were raised by Fred Beeler, on Limestone, and James A. Scarbrough, on Buffalo creek, in 1871. Beeler had 19 acres and Scar- brough 10 acres. Jointly they char- tered a threshing machine from Del- phos, Ottawa county, 60 miles away, Beeler paying a bonus of $30 and 10 cents per bushel, and Scarbrough paying a bonus of $20 and 10 cents per bushel for threshing.
JEWELL CITY.
In our history of the organization of the county, we left Jewell City on the 22nd day of August, 1870, with only three houses on the town site. Sev- eral other buildings were erected that fall, and the succeeding spring, when building became general, and busi- ness of all kinds was lively. John D. Robertson opened his general store, June 4, 1871. which was the first gen- eral store in the county. James Kelsey settled here in September, 1871. and commeneed the erection of the Jewell House, which was the first hotel in the county. Judge J. W. George bought out Mrs. Dodge in October 1871, enlarged the house by building a two story addition, and erecting a large livery barn.
Geo. W. Angel came to Jewell City in March 1871, and contracted for the erection of the large hardware store afterwards occupied by him and Pat Fay ; now by John D. Robertson. Mr Angel returned in September and opened his store. Pat Fay came out in June 1872, and from that time un- til the present, the firm has been
known as Angel & Fay.
A. L. Marks came out in June 1872, and in August of the same year open- ed a small jewelry and notion store. Little by little he added to his stock, until in July 1875, he opened out with a full stock of general merchandise in partnership with his brother-in- law, Adolph Hirsch, under the firm name of Marks & Hirsch. Mr. Marks is one of Jewell City's most public spirited citizens, and has done more for the permanent improvement of the town than any other man of his means within its limits.
R. W. Hill came out in February 1876, and has been very successful in trade. March 26, 1878, he occupied his present elegant and commodious quarters. He carries an immense stock of goods, and is one of our most careful and experienced business men; is clever, accommodating and liberal, and is meeting with deserved success. See full page "ad.".
J. D. Robertson has no superior, and we speak of him with pride as a busi- ness man. Besides handling an im- mense stock of general merchandise, he deals in cattle, hogs and grain. See "ad."
Ceo. B. Crandall came to Jewell City in August 1872, and opened a small drug store. He now occupies a new and elegant store on the west side of the public square, and is a worthy and influential citizen.
The Stone Drug Store on the east side of the public square, is one of the oldest establishments of the kind in the county, It is presided over by that prince of good fellows-John M. Hutchison.
All other branches of business are well represented. J. C. Osborn and A. W. Berry, each carry on the saddle and harness business .- H. F. Stone carries on the furniture business .- When you want to get your old gun repaired or a new one made, call on John S. Henninger. He is a gunsmith of forty years' experience, and thor- oughly understands his business .- S. R. Worick is Postmaster and No- tary Public, and deals in notions, pocket cutlery and confectionary .- Jewell City contains two good hotels
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-the Jewell House, P. Meadows, pro- prietor, and the Kelsey House, James Kelsey, proprietor. Their "ads" will be found in our advertising pages. Joseph W. Fogel, one of the old "Buffalo Pioneers," is one of the best stone masons in the county .- The medical profession is well represented by Drs. Geo. S. Christ and O. W. Hughes. They are both gentlemen of ability and experience .- The last firm on the list is ourselves. We carry on a general real estate agency; see our card on cover.
There are other well conducted business firms not mentioned. We owe it to those who have helped us in this work to mention their names, and in order to do so, have added several pages.
On the 24th day of March 1872, W. P. Day, assisted by W. D. Jenkins, now of the Smith county Pioneer, and a stirring young man, commenced the publication of a four column paper called the Jewell City CLARION. In February 1873, he sold to M. Winsor, one of the authors of this book, who continued the publication of the CLARION until May 1, 1873, when he enlarged it to a seven column paper and changed the name to the Jewell County DIAMOND.
Jewell City may now be justly re- garded as one of the rising young towns of the west. It contains two completed church buildings, and tw more are in course of construction. It has one lodge of Free Masons and one of Odd Fellows; both flourishing. Its society is equal to any in the west.
WHITE ROCK CITY.
This town is located in the beautl- ful valley of the stream from which it takes its name, in Republic county, though adjoining Jewell. It derives a large share of its trade from Jewell, and several of its business men reside in Jewell. It is the largest town on White Rock creek, containing 250 in- habitants. It has four stores, two hotels, two blacksmith shops, one harness shop, one boot and shoe shop. The business men are S. E. & S. R. | State,
Morlan, general merchandise, also hardware and tin shop, in a separate building, under the management of J. S. Tippery. Charles Parian, gen- eral merchandise, is an "old reliable." Crouch & Bros., have just started in general merchandise. H. K. Peckham, druggest, Geo. Caswell, boots & shoes, Geo. B. Smith, harness and saddles, Jonathan Tippery and D. C. Badley, each have a blacksmith shop. Wm. Carman, wagon maker, J. Z. Scott M. D., physician and surgeon. Mrs. Gro. Caswell and Mrs. Chester Babcock, each supply millinery. Shuler & Leigh are Attorneys-at-Law, Real Estate and Collection Agents. Mr. Shuler is one of the Commissioners of Jewell county. The firm is reliable. See White Rock advertisements.
CHURCHES.
M. E., Rev. Wright, Pastor. Baptist, Rev. Howard, Pastor. Presbyterian, Rev. J. F. Donaldson, Pastor.
The Odd Fellows have a flourishing Lodge.
There is a fine stone school house with regular terms of school.
The town of White Rock was locat- ed in 1871. The Town Company con- sisted of the following named per- sons: S. R. Morlan, Thos. Lovewell, A. B. Ogle, Ed. Laney, Chester Bab- cock and G. W. Reynalds.
THE FUTURE.
The Central Branch U. P. Railroad has a line surveyed through the south- ern part of Jewell county, passing close to Jewell City. This road will be built during the summer of 1878. A branch of the Kansas Pacific will be built this year from Solomon City to Beloit, 15 miles south of Jewell City. It is generally believed this road will be extended at an early day from Be- loit through Jewell county, touching the towns of Jewell City, Jewell Cen- tre, Burr Oak and Salem, and con- necting with a branch of the Burling- ton and Missouri railroad at Red Cloud, Neb. This will insure the grandest developement of a county that has, without a road, outstripped almost every other county in the
PRESENT OFFICERS OF JEWELL COUNTY.
(B. F. Ransford, Ch'r'n. Address:
Jewell City.
Board of Com's'r's. Thos. Shuler, O. F. Roberts,
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Burr Oak.
Present Treasurer
John Burns,
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Jewell Centre.
County Clerk.
Wm. M. Allen,
Jewell City. Jewell Centre.
Sheriff . John Shives, "
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Register of Deeds Manoah Stone,
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Sup't. Pub. Inst.
D. S. Kenncy,
County Surveyor E. T. Byram,
Coroner .. Dr. Walter Crew,
Clerk of the Dis't. Court,D. J. Vanee,
County Attorney C. Angevine,
Representatives from Jewell County.
108th Dist ..
G. S. BISHOP,
109th D. L. PALMER,
State Senator.
34th Senat'l Dist. . T. B. CARPENTER,
Address:
Burr Oak.
Judge of the 15th Judicial District.,
JOEL HOLT,
Address:
Beloit, Kansas.
M. Stone, Register of Deeds.
J. W. McRoberts, Probate Judge.
STONE & MC ROBERTS,
LAND AGENTS,
Office at the Court House,
Jewell Centre, Kan.
"Parties desiring to make Final Proof, can do so before Judge McROBERTS.
D. J. VANCE, CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT,
Jewell Centre, Kan. Takes Final Proofs on Homesteads, and does a general Real Estate Business.
L. S. HORNE.
S. H. HARRISON.
Att'y at Law.
Notary Public.
HORNE & HARRISON, Law, Land and Collection Offico, JEWELL CENTRE, KANSAS. SPECIAL ATTENTION GIVEN TO COLLECTIONS,
Land Ofice Business, Buying and selling Land, Paying Taxes, &c. Land Titles examined Free of Charge. Will practice in the courts of the 15th Judicial District, and before the Land' Office at Kirwin and Concordia.
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Jewell City.
Jewell Centre. " "
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Jewell Centre.
Jewell City.
Address:
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White Rock.
Treasurer elect.
W. C. McClung,
Probate Judge. J. W. McRoberts,
HERON & CASE. Attorneys at Low.
Geo. S. BISHOP. Late County Surveyor. .
GEO. S. BISHOP & CO., Real Estate Agents and Conveyancers. -----: 0 :-
Complete Abstracts of all Lands in the County.
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Taxes paid for non-residents. ----::-
OFFICE AT THE BANK,
Jewell Centre, Kans.
C. ANGEVINE,
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW,
COUNTY ATTORNEY.
Jewell Centre, - Kan.
J. W. KOGEL,
STONE MASON, ARCHITECT AND BUILDER,
JEWELL CITY, KANSAS,
Gives plans and specifications, and contracts for the construction of build- ings of all kinds. Work promptly done, and satisfaction guaranteed. Also all kinds of stone cutting.
S.R. WORICE
NOTARY PUBLIC & CONVEYANCER. -DEALER IN --
Blanks, Stationery, Notions and Confectionery. AT THE POST-OFFICE, JEWELL CITY, KANSAS.
ATMER & KNAPP ENBERGER
ATTORNEYS ATLAW, LOAN AND COLLECTION AGENTS. Buy and Sell Real Estate. JEWELL CITY, KAN.
HANLEY McBRIDE,
ITORNEYS-AT-LAW
JEWELL CENTRE, KANSAS.
F. A. GERBER, -DEALER IN-
Furniture, Wall Paper, Window Shades, MOULDINGS, FRAMES, PICTURES, GLASS, TOYS, COFFINS AND COFFIN TRIMMINGS.
Repairing of All Kinds in my Line Done with Neatness and Dispatch. ROOMS SOUTH SIDE OF MAIN ST., JEWELL CENTRE, KANSAS.
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