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HISTORY OF STEARNS COUNTY
MINNESOTA
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BY WILLIAM BELL MITCHELL
ILLUSTRATED
V.1
VOLUME I
CHICAGO H. C. COOPER, JR., & CO. 1915
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PREFACE.
1 While the lives of men and women who undertake the work of opening up a new country for the peaceful uses of husbandry may contain nothing that is thrilling and be devoid of romance, yet they contain lessons of forti- tude and self-denial which are fruitful for those who come after them and profit by their early endeavors. It is no small sacrifice to leave homes of comfort in well-settled localities to live the lives of the pioneer on the far frontier, where comparative isolation is added to the hardships and dis- comforts due to a lack of even the mere necessities of life, all for the hope of what the future may have in store as a recompense. The changes in conditions have been so great during the years which have passed since Stearns county knew only the tread of the Indian that it is difficult to realize what a settler's life in those earlier days really meant. It can be only ap- preciably understood when the facts of pioneers settlement are presented from the experience of those who took part in it. Unfortunately too often the gathering of these experiences is postponed to too late a date, until those who were first on the ground have passed away, their lips closed forever. Such is the case waswe present undertaking. Could the work have been done ten or even half a dozen years earlier, the results would have been much more satisfactory. During this interval many of the early settlers have gone to their last rest-to mention only Capt. J. E. West, H. C. Waite, J. L. Wilson, Judge L. W. Collins, John Schaefer and Casper Capser-men who had been the real pioneers in the county, having an intimate personal knowledge of the very beginning of things, and were themselves the makers of history.
The aim of this work has been to gather facts, as full and as reliable in their nature as possible, for permanent preservation. To this end the public records have been carefully examined, the files of local papers searched for matters of interest, a wide correspondence carried on and individual inter- views sought where general information or personal experiences could be obtained. I have made free use of such books and publications as contained suitable material for use in these pages, including the History of the Upper Mississippi Valley, Minnesota in Three Centuries, Flandrau's History of Min- nesota, Folsom's Fifty Years in the Northwest, Geological and Natural His- tory Survey of Minnesota, Minnesota in the Civil and Indian Wars, the Min- nesota Historical Society's Collections, and the Papers and Proceedings of the Old Settlers' Association of Stearns and adjoining counties.
3 Acknowledgments are due to many persons who have rendered valuable assistance and to whom I feel indebted for much of whatever may be of in- terest in this History. I will first name Mr. Arthur M. Gorman, secretary to the Hon. C. A. Lindbergh, member of congress from the Sixth district, to
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PREFACE.
whose persevering efforts are due the securing from the Post Office depart- ment the statistics from which the full and accurate history of the post offices of the county has been prepared. To the Commissioner of the General Land Office; to the Hon. J. A. O. Preus, state auditor; the Hon. W. J. Smith, state treasurer; the Hon. C. G. Schulz, superintendent of public instruction; Mr. Warren Upham, secretary of the Minnesota Historical Society; Dr. H. M. Bracken, secretary of the state board of health; Capt. J. R. Howard, superin- tendent of the Indian agency at White Earth; the officials at the general offices of the Great Northern, Northern Pacific and Soo railway companies; C. H. Barnes, superintendent of schools at St. Cloud ; and the various county officers of Stearns county-and this by no means completes the list-I would express my indebtedness for courtesies shown and favors granted during the progress of this work.
Especial thanks are due the men who have prepared the general chapters. They have given to the gathering and preparation of the material much valu- able time, in many instances at the sacrifice of their personal and business affairs. The results are of exceeding value, representing a wealth of informa- tion and details which are of present as they will be of still greater future interest.
Acknowledgments are also due the writers of the history of their re- spective townships and villages, most of which are full, complete and credit- able. It is to be regretted, however, that in several of the townships and villages it was impossible, notwithstanding the most persistent efforts, to isecure from prominent residents of thy localities, of supposed public spirit and intelligence, the necessary information for satisfactory sketches, which will account for the meager character of those published.
Whatever shortcomings there may be in this History of Stearns county- and I am fully aware that there are many-may be charged at least in part to the difficulty of obtaining reliable first-hand information and in part to the local indifference referred to. I hope, however, that it will not wholly fail in preserving for years to come the memories of the good and true men and women who laid the foundation stones upon which Stearns county grew to be one of the best, most populous and most prosperous counties in the great state of Minnesota.
W. B. MITCHELL.
INDEX TO BIOGRAPHIES.
PAGE
PAGE
Abeles, David C.
655
Campbell, M. D., Joseph E. 388
Adams, Julius
658
Campbell, William 330
Adkins, Dr. Joul F.
405
Carter, Benjamin F. 668
Ahlers, Henry C.
658
Carter, John H. W.
700
Ahles, Paul
531
Carter, Wesley
699
Ahmann, John J. 373
Carver, O. F.
315
Akers, Rev. J. Milton. 660
Chute, Samuel S.
671
Albrecht, William F., Sr ..
661
Clark, Edward E.
6S
Albrecht, William F., Jr.
661
Clark, E. E.
68
Alden, Thomas Childs 656
Clark, Geo. R.
68
Alden, William H. 657
Clark, Lewis
69
Andrews, Christopher C. 190
Clark, Wm. T.
66
Atwood, Clarence L. 347
Clarke, Nehemiah P.
59
Atwood, Edwin H.
654
Cleveland, David
669
Atwood, Erwin W.
654
Cleveland, Mattison J.
669
Atwood, Mary Elizabeth 653
Coates, John
74
Avery, James P.
660
Colgrove, James 288
397
Bach, John
701
Collins, Loren W.
520
Barnes, Nathan F.
315
Collins, M. D., W. T.
406
Bauer, Joseph P.
210
Cook, Dr. Michael F.
405
Beaty, M. D., James H.
382
Couper, M. D., J. E.
398
Beebe, M. D., Warren L.
381
Crever, John C.
367
Bennett, George H.
668
Dam, Freeland H.
86
Bensen, J. Andrew
661
Daniel, Arnold J.
313
Bensen, John N.
345
Davis, C. F.
315
Benzie, James 330
662
Donohue, J. I.
535
Berlin, M. D., T. N.
398
Du Bois, M. D., Julian A.
384
Bettenburg, Frank
668
Dunnewold, Gerard H. 698 396
Block, Henry C., Sr.
680
Dunn, M. D., John B.
319
Bohmer, John
362
Edelbrock, Abbot Alexius
259
Bostrom, Ernest
667
Edelbrock, Henry
698
Bowing, Albert E.
666
Edelbrock, Joseph
319
Bowing, Harry C.
666
Edelbrock, Joseph F.
698
Bowing, Stacy B.
666
Emmel, John M. 302
Bradford, James F.
315
Emmel, Joseph 302
Braegelmann, Gerhard
371
Engel, Abbot Peter 264
Brick, Edward J.
665
Ervin, Sr., Harry C. 295
Brick, Leo P.
665
Evans, Hugh 702
Brick, Peter
535
Fandel, Frank 302
Bridgman, Charles 315
Feddema, William H. 696
308
Brigham, M. D., Geo. S.
395
Freeman, Ambrose
701
Brower, Claud D.
369
Freeman. Ambrose
319
Brower, Jacob Vradenberg 648
Freeman, Daniel H.
702
Bruener, Dr. Albert L. 405
Freeman, Willard S. 702
Bruner, Theodore 531
666
Fritz, Andrew 697
Buckley, Rolland C.
667
Fritz, Andrew E. 697
697
Caughren, J. A.
Fritz, John
696
Calhoun, David T.
528
Frost, Joseph 695
Frost, Levi 695
Campbell, Donald M.
670
Gale, Robert L. 695
Campbell, Eagleston
670
Garrison, Oscar E. 319
Campbell, Rev. Elay 89
Gilman, M. D., Albert O. 396
Campbell, John F.
330
Gilman, Charles A.
70
V
Branch, Paul
663
Ervin, Jr., Harry C. 295
Brigham, M. D., Charles F. 396
Ferschweider, John
Fisher, William M. 695
Buckman, John
Bunnell, Charles S.
667
Fritz, Frank
352
Callahan, James P. 699
de Marogna, Father Demetrius
252
Berg, Charles R.
Boehm, M. D., John C. 390
Eastman, Aloah
Bach, Frank J.
700
Coburn, M. D., Wm.
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INDEX TO BIOGRAPHIES.
PAGE
Goetten, Andrew P.
694
Lahr, Jacob A. 297
Goetten, John P.
694
Lahr, Michael
296
Goetten, Peter
693
Lahr, Nicholas
76
Grandelmeyer, Jacob
694
Lahr, Peter N.
300
Gray, M. D., Thomas J. 398
Grinols, Clinton D. 290
Gordon, Hanford L.
537
Landwehr, William H. 686
Lang, John 688
Gross, Dr. Leon G.
405
Lang, John, Sr. 688
Gruber, Andrew
694
Lavaque, Geo. N. 318
Haindl, Prior Benedict
255
Leonard, Dr. Lawrence P 403
Hall, Mathew
292
Lethert, Carl 659
393
Hanscom, David J.
290
Hanscom, Geo. E.
344
Ley, Peter H. 685
318
Harmon, Chandler 692
363
Locnika, Abbot Bernard. 262
Harris, James A.
657
Hasbrouch, Thomas K.
692
Lorinser, Frank J.
670
Hayward, Josiah E.
83
Loso, Martin
662
Heinen, Nicholas
691
McClure, Thomas C.
340
Heinen, Peter
692
McGenty, John M.
683
Henneman, Andrew
292
MeKelvy, James M.
530
Henneman, Gustave J.
654
McMasters, M. D., J. M. 391
301
Herschbach, Henry
389
Magnuson, George C.
664
Hilbe, Joseph J.
293
Marlatt, Silas
318
Hims], J. B.
536
Marshall, Samuel
290
Hoeschen, Moritz
364
Marty, Bishop Martin
206
Hohmann, Jacob L.
690
Maurin, Peter P.
361
Hohmann, Louis
690
Meagher, Edmund
684
Holden, Dr. Emmet C.
402
Meagher, Samuel F.
684
Holes, Samuel
331
Metzroth, Charles J.
307
Holes, William J.
331
Holifer, Henry H.
357
Metzrotlı, Otto F.
307
Hoyt, Dr. Freeland A.
402
Meyer, Rev. Carl
301
Huber, J. G.
318
Meyer, Ewald F.
302
Huhn, Rudolph
291
Miller, Stephen
324
Hunt, Nathaniel K.
294
Miner, George H.
303
Hunter, Dr. W. R. ..
401
Mitchell, Charles S. 318
326
Hurrle, Frank
691
Mitchell, William B.
327
Hurrle, John H.
318
Montgomery, Albertis 318
340
Hyde, C. W. 318
Moosbrugger, Louis A.
684
Jaques, Dr. E. K. 402
Moos, Dr. Wm. H.
405
Jenks, James E. 529
Mueller, Bertus
301
Jerrard, James Reeve 689
Mueller, Herman H.
301
Junk, M. D., Geo. A.
397
Muggli, Anton 358
Mund, William 675
398
Keller, Ernest
293
Naegeli, Franz G. 682
Kern, M. D., Max J.
395
Nagl, Edward J. 211
681
Klasen, Albert H. 536
Niskern, Walter N.
680
Kolb, John 353
Niven, Dr. Wm. 402
Kraemer, Nicholas 374
Nocl, M. P. 320
682
Kuck, Julius 689
386
Olson, Ralph O.
338
Kuhn, John W. 365
Owen, John H. 321
Ladner, Charles F. 295
Palmer, M. D., Benjamin R. 381
Lahr, Frank M. 296 Pattison, John B. 533
368
Hayward, Mary S.
85
Lueg, Charles
Henneman, Dr. Gustave J.
404
Macdonald, Colin F. 328
Henning, Nels E. 691
693
MacGregor, Alexander
Mackerell, Samuel
683
Hamlin, Amos M.
289
Lewis, M. D., C. B.
Lewis, M. D., E. J. 393
Hansen, Hubert
534
Levanseler, F. E.
Limperich, Henry J. 687
Harren, Nicholas J.
Lammersen, Bernard F. 685
Landwehr, Henry 686
Gorman, Patrick B.
532
Kraker, Joseph 354
Nuerenberg, Mathias
Olds, Charles S. 679
Kuhlmann, M. D., August
Murphy, Walter W.
297
Keough, James 688
387
Neide, Harold R.
Kirghis, M. D., A. J.
691
Molitor, Martin 325
Hussey, Allen E.
Hussey, Arthur A.
693
Moore, Edwin F.
Kaiser, P. E., A. M. 652
Kaufmann, John 689
381
Mitchell, Henry Z.
Hunter, M. D., Wm. R.
Metzroth, John W.
306
Hilbert, M. D., Ferdinand
Long, Edwin P. 686
PAGE
Munger, M. D., L. H.
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INDEX TO BIOGRAPHIES.
PAGE
Pattison, Dr. Thomas A.
403
Stone, M. D., Wm. T. 397
Pendergast, Solomon
351
Stratton, William
314
Pierz, Father F. X.
196
Streitz, Stephen 320
Pilon, M. D., P. C.
396
Streitz, William
320
Pinault, M. D., Herbert A.
Strobel, Simon 673
Pitzl, Mathew
375
Sullivan, John D. 533
Post, M. D., H. M.
397
Sutton, M. D., Charles S. 387
Putney, M. D., Geo. E.
393
Sweet, Milton F. 676
Ramsay, M. D., A. C. L.
383
Swisshelm, Jane G. 61
Rau, John P.
314
Taylor, Myrose D. 525
Tenwoode, Henry
322
Rengel, John
312
Rengel, Peter
313
Terhaar, Herman J.
374
Rieder, Joseph 679
Terwey, Bernard A.
671
Rieland, Frank 366
Thielman, Dr. Henry J.
405
Riley, Anthony L. 308
Thielman, Leonard
324
Rocholl, Lorenzo J
663
Thielman, Peter R. 323
673
Rosenberger, Henry J.
311
Thompson, Wm. H.
325
Rosenberger, John M. 310
311
Tolman, M. D., Moody C.
394
Sotory, Dr. Joseph
404
Trobee, Bishop James
208
Schaefer, Geo. M.
356
Tselumperlin, Alois
672
Scherfenberg, George G.
676
Scherfenberg, Henry
675
Turrittin, Albert H.
401
Schmid, William 677
677
Waite, Henry C.
523
Schoener, B. E.
678
Watson, M. D., Tolbert
395
Schroeder, Fred
321
Weber, M. D., Charles
398
Schulten, C.
322
Weber, M. D., Charles S.
397
Schultz, William E.
358
West, Josiah Elam
646
Schwab, Carl D.
348
Weyland, Nicholas
370
Searle, Dolson B.
515
Wheelock, M. D., J. D.
397
Seberger, Peter
85
Whiting, M. D. Arthur D.
391
Seberger, Peter J.
85
Whitman, Amos T.
703
Seidenbusch, Abbot Rupert
257
Whitney, Albert G.
80
Seidenbusch Bishop Rupert
201
Whitney, A. J. .
78
Senkler, M. D., A. E.
397
Whitney, Ephriam B.
79
Sherwood, M. D., Geo. E.
387
Whitney, Frederick H.
77
Shield, William 331
Whitney, . R.
78
Simmers, Alexander M.
332
Whitney, Sr., Geo. R.
79
Simonton, M. D., W. B.
397
Wilson, M. D., Charles 398
Smith, Joseph G.
336
Wilson, John L. 645
323
Spaniol, Peter 674
Wirz, Pior Othmar
256
Spicer, David H. 321
Wittmann, Father Cornelius
254
Sprague, Cassius M. 349
Wocken, Bernard J.
703
Stearns, Charles T. 322
Wocken, John
703
Stein, Fred V. 360
Wren, M. D., J. V. 397
Stephens, James F. 677
Zapp, John 342
Stewart, Geo. W. 526
Zardetti, Bishop Otto 204
Stock, John
368
Tschumperlin, A. J. 377
672
Schilplin, Fred
317
Upham, Dr. J. A.
Schilplin, Frederick 315
Van Cleve, M. D., Samuel H. 398
Volz, Joseph 319
Schmitt, Christ
Roeser, John A. 526
Thomey, Nicholas 672
Rosenberger, Balthasar 309
Thomey, Pierre
Tolman, Frank
539
Rosenberger, Joseph B.
Tenwoode, John W.
323
Tenwoode, Stephen
323
Reinhard, Bernard 306
Reis, George 678
393
PAGE
Smith, William W. 339
Wilson, Joseph P.
INDEX TO PORTRAITS.
PAGE
PAGE
Ahmann, John J. . 373
Martin, Mr. and Mrs. Peter A. 305
Atwood, Clarence L.
347
Maurin, Peter P. 361
Atwood, Edwin H. . 654
Mayer, Rev. Alfred
243
Beebe, M. D., Warren L. 381
Metzroth, Charles J. 307
Bensen, John N.
345
Metzroth, John W. 306
Block, Henry C., Sr.
680
Mitchell, W. B. Frontispiece
Boehm, M. D., John C.
390
Mitchell, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Z. 327
Bruener, Theodore
531
Muggli, Anton and Family 358
Calhoun, David T.
529
Mund, Mr. and Mrs. William 675
Campbell, Rev. and Mrs. Elgy V
89
Murphy, Walter W. and Family 297
Campbell, M. D., Joseph E.
388
Olson, Ralph O. 338
Caughren, J. A. 353
Clark, Edward E. 68
Pendergast, Mr. and Mrs. Solomon 351
Clark, Lewis
69
Pinault, M. D., Herbert A. 393
Clarke, Nehemiah P.
59
Ramsay, M. D., A. C. L. 383
Clark, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. T. 66
Rengel, Mr. and Mrs. John 312
231
Colgrove, Mr. and Mrs. James 288
Rocholl, Lorenzo J
663
Collins, Loren W. 520
Roeser, John A. 526
310
Daniel, Arnold J. 313
St. Benedict's College and Academy
275
Donohue, J. I .. 535
St. Benedict, Order of, Leaders.
252
Emmel, John M. 302
St. Boniface Church
231
Fandel, Frank 303
308
St. John's University 268
Fink, Rev. Luke
232
St. Mary's Convent and Hall 245
Gans, Rev. Leo .
239
St. Mary's School 242
Schaefer, Geo. M. 356
Gorman, Patrick B.
533
Scherfenberg, Geo. G. 676
317
Hanscom, Geo. E.
344
Searle, Dolson B. 515
Seberger, Peter J. 86
387
Hayward, Mary S.
85
Smith, Joseph 336
Smith, William W. 339
321
Hurrle, Frank and Family 691
Sprague, Cassius M. 349
Swisshelm, Jane J. 61
Taylor, Myron D. 525
323
Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. Win. H.
325
Kaiser, P. E., A. M. 652
Trobee, Rt. Rev. Bishop James
208
Kraemer, Nicholas. 374
Turrittin, Albert H.
377
Kraker, Joseph 354
Volz, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph
319
Kuhlmann, M. D., August
386
Waite, Henry 523
West, Josiah E. 647
Lahr, Nicholas 76
Whitney, Albert G.
80
Lethert, Carl 659
Whitney, Frederick H.
77
McClure, Thomas C. 340
Whitney, Geo. R. 78
Macdonald, Colin F. 328
Wilson, John L. 645
Magnuson, Geo. G. 665
232
Immaculate Conception Church (St.
Cloud)
242
Jenks, James E. 530
Tolman, Frank.
539
Schwab, Carl D.
348
Hall, Mathew
292
Harris, James A.
657
Hayward, Josiah E.
83
Sherwood, M. D., Geo. E.
Hilbe, Joseph J. 293
Hunt, Nathaniel K. 294
Spicer, Mr. and Mrs. David H.
Gilman, Charles .
70
Grinols, Clinton D.
290
Schilplin, Fred
St. Boniface School and Rectory
230
Ferschweiler, John
Pierz, Father Franics X. 195
Coates, John
74
Richter, Rt. Rev. B.
Dam, Freeland H. 87
Rosenberger, John M.
Immaculate Conception Church (New
Munich )
Tenwoode, John W ..
Lahr, Mr. and Mrs. Michael
296
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TABLE OF CONTENTS.
CHAPTER I.
NATURAL PHENOMENA.
PAGE
Advantages-Situation and Area-Natural Drainage-Lakes-Topog- raphy-Altitudes-Soil and Timber-Geological Structure-Creta- ceous Beds-Glacial and Modified Drift-Material Resources- Waterpowers-Aboriginal Earthworks-Archaean Rocks. 1-18
CHAPTER II.
BEFORE THE WHITES CAME.
Nature's Paradise-Earliest Human Inhabitants-Era of the Eskimo -Reign of the Indian-Prehistoric Indians-Indian Tribes- Dakotas-Ojibways-Ojibway-Dakota Conflict-Social Organi- zation of the Ojibway-Origin of the Names Sank and Osakis in this Region-Winnebagoes-Life of the Indian-By P. M. Magnusson 18-26
CHAPTER III. COMING OF THE WHITES.
Groseilliers and Radisson-Le Sueur and Charleville-Fur Traders and Explorers-Zebulon M. Pike-His Account of Passing Stearns County-Lewis Cass-Expedition of 1832-J. N. Nicollet-Tide of Civilization Begins-By P. M. Magnusson. 26-31
CHAPTER IV. CHANGES IN SOVEREIGNTY.
European Monarchs Who Have Ruled Over Stearns County-State and County Affiliations-In the Columbian Empire of Spain-In French Louisiana-Again Spanish-Once More French-Under the Stars and Stripes-By P. M. Magnusson. 31-35
CHAPTER V.
INDIAN TREATIES.
Treatment of the Indian-Treaty of 1785-Dakota Treaty of 1837- Chippewa Treaty of 1847-Treaty of Traverse de Sioux-Treaty of Mendota-Other Indian Treaties-Reign of the Ren Men Ends and the County of Stearns Is Opened to Settlement-By P. M. Magnusson
35-38
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CHAPTER VI.
DAWN OF CIVILIZATION.
PAGE
Sudden Transformation by Which the Arts of the White Took the Place of Centuries of Aboriginal Life-Stearns County's Share in the Evolution of Society-Completing Dr. P. M. Magnusson's Chapters on "The Realm of Stearns County Before Minnesota Was Minnesota" 38-39
CHAPTER VII. TERRITORIAL ORGANIZATION.
Minnesota Admitted as a Territory-Ramsey Arrives and Perfects Preliminary Organization-Stearns County Included in Second Judicial District-In Sixth and Seventh Council Districts-Terri- torial Legislature Meets-Original Counties Created-Stearns in Dakotah and Wahnalta Counties-Attached to Ramsey County- Stearns in Cass County-Cass Attached to Benton for Judicial Pur- poses-Other Sessions of the Territorial Legislatures. 39-48
CHAPTER VIII. COUNTY REPRESENTATION.
Constitutional Convention-Minnesota Admitted as a State-Men Who Have Represented Stearns County in the Law-Making Bodies of the State-Congressmen Who Have Represented Stearns County in Washington-Boundary Lines of Legislative and Congressional Districts 48-59
CHAPTER IX.
BIOGRAPHICAL REVIEW.
Important Incidents in the Lives of Several Men and Women Who Have Been Prominent in the History of Stearns County-Causes Which Have Contributed to Their Success-Family Genealogy .... 59-90
CHAPTER X. COUNTY GOVERNMENT.
Stearns County Created-First Commissioners Meet-Election Pre- cincts Established-Board of Supervisors-Government Again in Hands of Commissioners-Doings of the Successive Boards to the Present-Nearly Sixty Years of Official Life 90-158
CHAPTER XI. COURT HOUSE AND JAIL.
Early Efforts to Erect a Court House-Main Building Erected in 1864 -Additions and Alterations-Efforts at Securing a More Modern Building-Bond Issues-County Jail-Old Log Jail-Present Jail Erected in 1878-Title to Sitc. 158-166
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CHAPTER XII.
PLATS, SITES AND NAMES.
PAGE
Complete Lists of All Plats Filed with the Register of Deeds-Loca- tions, Proprietors and Dates-Some Forgotten Names and Places- Townsite Mania-Indian Names Still Preserved in the Geography of Stearns County-Significance of Watab and Sank. 166-171
CHAPTER XIII. POLITICAL HISTORY.
Stearns Distinctly a Democratic County-Important Part Taken in Moves That Have Created the Government of the State and Nation -Statistics of the Various Elections-Men Who Have Been Placed in Office by Stearns County Votes-Interesting Side Lights on Political Events 171-181
CHAPTER XIV. IN THE EARLY DAYS.
General Christopher C. Andrews Tells of Pioncer Times in Minnesota -Youthful Ventures-Arrival at St. Paul-Stage Trip to Crow Wing-Settling at St. Cloud-Reminiscences of the Pioneers- Frontier Experiences-Social Diversions-Recruits Raised for Civil War-Biography 181-195
CHAPTER XV.
THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN STEARNS COUNTY.
The Catholic Pioneers-Noble Work of the Early Fathers-Arrival of the Benedictines-Diocese of St. Cloud-The Vicariate-The Right Reverend Bishops-Diocesan Officials-Present Status-Statistics -Institutions-By Rev. Alexins Hoffmann, O. S. B .. 195-217
CHAPTER XVI. CATHOLIC CHURCHES IN STEARNS COUNTY.
Story of the Organization, Growth and Progress of the Parishes- Devout Fathers Who Have Led a Worthy People Into the Higher Ways of Life-Privation and Sacrifice-Notable Results-Struc- tures Around Which Have Centered Many of the Activities of the County-By Rev. Alexins Hoffmann, O. S. B. 217-252
CHAPTER XVII. ST. JOHN'S ABBEY.
The Benedictine Order-Colony Founded in Stearns County-The Rothkopp Property-Congregations Established-Privations of the Fathers-Noble Souls Who Have Been in Charge of the Com- munity-Removal to St. Joseph-Establishment at St. Cloud- Permanent Location at Collegeville-Help from the Old World- Erection of the Buildings-Indian Work-Present Status of the Community-By Rev. Alexius Hoffmann, O. S. B. 252-268
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CHAPTER XVIII.
COLLEGIATE INSTITUTIONS.
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St. John's University-Story of the Struggles Which Made the Present Success Possible-The New St. John's-Present Courses Estab- lished-Distinguished Alumni-Student Activities-St. Benedict's Academy-Ideal Institution Prepared by the Sisters for Girls and Young Women-By Rev. Alexius Hoffmann, O. S. B .. 268-280
CHAPTER XIX.
ST. BENEDICT'S CONVENT.
Arrival of the Sisters of St. Benedict in Minnesota-Boarding School Opened-First Convent Erected-Removal to St. Joseph-Colonies Sent Out-Privations and Denials-Orphanages-Indian Mission Work-Hospitals Established-Home for the Aged-Present Activ- ities-By Rev. Alexius Hoffmann, O. S. B. 280-283
CHAPTER XX. CATHOLIC PAROCHIAL SCHOOLS.
Catholics Inaugurate Educational Work in This County-Devoted Work of the Members of the Order of St. Benedict-Value of Christian Schooling-History of the Organization, Growth and Success of the Various Church Schools-By the Right Reverend James Trobec, Titular Bishop of Lycopolis, Egypt, and Former Bishop of St. Cloud 283-288
CHAPTER XXI.
BIOGRAPHICAL REVIEW.
Facts in the Early Career and Later Success of People Who Have Helped to Make Stearns County-Founders and Patriots-Names Which Will Live Long in the Memories of the Residents of This Vicinity-Stories of Well Known Families Who Have Led in Public Life 288-333
CHAPTER XXII. BANKS AND BANKING.
Story of the Organization and Growth of the Financial Institutions of Stearns County-Lives of the Men Upon Whom the Stability of These Banking Houses Depends-A Brief History Compiled by W. W. Smith, Vice-President and Cashier of the First National Bank of St. Cloud 333-378
CHAPTER XXIII. PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS.
The Pioneer Doctor-His Ethics, Work and Influence-Palmer and Hunter the First to Locate in This County-The Empirics-Medical Societies-Growth of the Profession-Sketches of the Men Who Have Practiced in Stearns County-By James H. Beaty, M. D ..... 378-400
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CHAPTER XXIV.
DENTISTS AND DENTISTRY.
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Importance of Dentistry-Pioneers in the Profession-First Dental College Opened-Ideals and Ethics-Anaesthetics-Historical Notes -Brief Biographies of the Men Who Have Practiced in Stearns County-By Lawrence P. Leonard, D. D. S. 400-406
CHAPTER XXV. OLD SETTLERS' ASSOCIATION.
Early Attempts at Organizing the Pioneers-The Present Administra- - tion-Record of the Officers and an Account of the Meetings- Thrilling Stories of Frontier Life Told by Those Who Lived Through the Privations of the Early Days-Reminiscences ..... 406-437
CHAPTER XXVI. TRAVEL AND TRANSPORTATION.
Red River Carts-Pemmican-Transporting Furs and Supplies-Steam- boats-Stage and Express Lines-Roads-Legislature Establishes Territorial Thoroughfares-Romantic Adventures of the Surveyors -County Board Lays Out Roads-Bridges-Ferries-Licenses and Locations 437-452
CHAPTER XXVII.
RAILROAD DEVELOPMENT.
Land Grant Roads-Five Million Dollar Loan-William Crooks-James J. Hill-First Railroad to St. Cloud-Minneapolis & St. Cloud- St. Cloud & Willmar Branch-Removal of Headquarters-Railroad Strike-Northern Pacific-Crossing into St. Cloud-Brainerd Branch-Twin City and St. Cloud Connection-Agents-Statistics -Station-"Soo" Line-Other Proposed Roads. 452-478
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