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One day Joseph was out hunting, as the pioneers were accustomed to supply themselves with meat by the chase, when he shot a large buck and crippled or stunned him. As he ran up to cut his throat, the buck jumped up, when he sprang on his back, grasping one of his horns. The buck, being large and powerful, ran three hundred yards before he could cut his throat.
The next settlers, after Mr. Johnson, were probably Mr. Barner and John and William Taner, and their widowed mother. They emigrated from Old Virginia in the year 1842.
After these pioneers, the next settler was probably a widow by the name of Hickman, with her two sons, John and Henry. They came from Dark County, Indiana, in the year 1843.
Mr. Cartright came from Indiana in 1843. Elijah Walters came from Indiana in 1844, and settled where the old town of Clearmont now is. He built his house right where Mr. J. C. Smith's barn now stands.
John H. Warrens came from Johnson County, Missouri, in 1845. He was the first justice of the peace ever commissioned in Nodaway County, which position he filled for many years. He was well fitted for frontier
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life. In 1866, he emigrated to Gage County, Nebraska, where he has filled some positions of trust, though now he is very feeble.
Elijah Walters and James Roberts came at a very early day, and settled near where the old town of Clearmont stands.
West Farrens took a claim very early, six miles northeast of where Clearmont is now located, near the present state line.
Harvey Dillon took a claim about the same time in section 35, town- ship 66, range 36. He died in 1850.
William Houston came in 1844 from Indiana, and stopped on his way, about three years, at Savannah. He settled eight miles northeast of Clearmont.
Alexander Swaney settled at an early period near where Clearmont is now located, and Mr. J. C. Smith came in 1855 and took a claim in the edge of the old town of Clearmont. The town has extended upon his land.
John Allison opened a farm one-half mile north of Clearmont, in 1855.
CLEARMONT.
Clearmont is located five miles northeast of Burlington Junction, both on the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad and on the Clarinda Branch of the Wabash, St. Louis & Pacific Railroad. Each one of these railroads has a depot in the town. The town is located about two miles east of the Nodaway River and half a mile north of Clear Creek, which flows into the Nodaway River a short distance below the village. Clair- mont is the orthography used in the Post Office Department for the name of the post office, but Clearmont is the spelling as used by the people of the town. There are two theories in reference to the origin of the name. As there is a roll between thirty and forty feet above the waters of Clear Creek near the town, some think the mound received its name from Clear Creek, and the name was naturally transferred to the new town. Others claim that, as Mr. Call, one of the original pro- prietors of the land on which the town is located, came from Clearmont, Indiana, he naturally gave this name to the place.
Stephen Call and Marion Conley originally owned the land on which the town of Clearmont stood. The range line 37 passes through it. Call owned on the east and Conley on the west side. Conley's section was No. 25, range 37, township 66 ; Call's on the east side, just opposite, was section 30, range 36, township 66. The town site was surveyed and platted by Alonzo Thompson, in the year 1857. The proprietors donated one lot for his services in surveying the town. The lots were laid off 66x132, and sold at private sale. Mr. Call owned a residence in the corporation when the town was platted-the residence on his farm. Mr. Conley erected the first building in the town after it was laid off. It
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was constructed of hewed cottonwood logs, and was afterward used as a residence, having been moved to the edge of the town. John Griffey built the first blacksmith shop, and John Markwell put up the first saloon.
In the spring of 1859, a wool carding factory was located here by Mr. Fleming, of Illinois. The business was carried on extensively for about two years, but on account of financial embarrassment Mr. Fleming was compelled to give it up, and the machinery was sold, and afterward converted into a shingle machine, and owned by John Shanklin, who did a good business in the manufacture of cottonwood shingles, which met with a ready sale at from $2.50 to $4 per 1,000.
A saw mill was also located on the west side of town, and was owned by John and Lewis Caughman and run by Mr. Spurlock.
The first store, built in 1865, was one for general merchandise, owned and run by Cross & Groves. Mint. Wallace, also in 1867, built a house, and commenced selling dry goods. The next store built was the one now occupied by James & Wilkin, which was built and run by Isaac Wallace and Cooper Moreland, successors to M. Wallace. Moreland afterward retired from the firm, Mr. Wallace continuing in the business for about ten months, and was succeeded by Alexander Gray, who, in April of the following year, took as a partner William M. Gray, and owing to the increasing trade, was compelled to add to their building or build a larger room. They chose the latter, and the building now occu- pied by Scott & Smith erected, and sold the other building in 1869, to Benjamin Sweet, who occupied it with a large stock of drugs. In August of the same year, he took in John G. Combs as a partner, who in March of 1871, was succeeded by Stephen Curren, who in his turn, was suc- ceeded by Cissna & McKittrick. Patton Moreland afterward succeeded this firm. The firm of Alexander and William M. Gray dissolving, Alex- ander Gray retired from the firm, being succeeded by Stephen Curren, who sold in 1872, to A. Gray, J. C. Smith and M. Rittenour, the style of the firm being A. Gray & Co., who after one year, was succeeded by J. C. Smith and T. J. Rogers. Smith was afterward succeeded by J. W. Cissna, the style of the firm then being Rogers & Cissna. Rogers after- ward retired, and Cissna continued the business.
In the fall of 1879, the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad and the Clarinda Branch of the Wabash, St. Louis and Pacific reached the town at the same time. Mr. Jerry Smith gave the Wabash road a half interest in some thirty acres of land, one-fourth mile northwest of the old town, on which the new town of Clearmont now stands. Mr. Smith also made a donation of ten acres of land to the Chicago, Burling- ton and Quincy Road for a depot.
Mr. A. M. Scott put up the first building intended for a store in the new town in December, 1879. F. D. Sturtevant erected a hotel and J. M. Evans put up a store building about the same time.
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Soon afterward Samuel Sinebaugh built a house for a restaurant and boarding house, and Uriah Baxter put up a building for the same purposes. E. P. Miller & Co. constructed a house for a harness shop, and Baxter Bros. put up one for a livery stable. W. W. Taylor then built a blacksmith shop, and B. P. Baxter erected a dwelling. About this time Craig & Smith established a lumber yard with appropriate buildings. Samuel Sinebaugh and W. F. Smith built their dwelling houses next, about the same time. In the summer of 1880, the Baptist Church and the M. E. Church were erected at the same period of time. A dwelling was also erected by Jacob Ragon.
The first death in the new town of Clearmont was the child of Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Evans, which occurred November 12, 1880. The first birth in the new town was a son to Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Evans, which occurred July 5, 1880.
In the old town of Clearmont a school house was erected about the year 1856, which was also used as a church. Public school has been kept in this house eight months in the year.
Two years ago this fall Mr. Jerry Smith gathered a crop of corn from the land where the new town stands, which averaged sixty-five bushels to the acre. Now there are some forty houses, good substantial business houses and neat residences. Clearmont is one of the most promising towns in the Nodaway Valley. One by one the business. firms have moved to the new town, until now the old town is nearly deserted by its former business houses. But the old town has many substantial residences, and their neat door yards and orchards, with many shade trees will always be one of the attractions of Clearmont. Clearmont possesses one of the finest locations in an æsthetical point of view in the Nodaway Valley, and will always be attractive to all lovers of the beautiful in nature. Located in the finest valley of Northwest Missouri, and possessing all the advantages of railroads, and of the most fertile soil, which produces in the greatest abundance all the cereals and grasses, Clearmont, with its healthful and beautiful location, must continue to grow in importance as a trade center. One hundred thousand bushels of grain have been shipped from Clearmont in the last six months.
DIRECTORY OF CLEARMONT.
Baxter, Nicholas, restaurant.
Baxter, B. P., livery.
Bucher, J. R., meat market. Butler Bros., grain dealers. Cissna, J. W., mixed merchandise. Craig & Smith, hardware. Evans, J. M., mixed merchandise.
Miller & Phillip, millinery. Miller, E. P. & Co., harness makers. Phillips, F. JI., drug store.
Porter, E. P. & Co., grain dealers.
Rogers, T. J., mixed merchandise. Scott & Smith, furniture.
Smith & Rittenour, live stock dealers.
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Gaugh, M. A., physician.
Goodson, physician.
Hickenlooper, photographer.
Jones & Hotaling, lumber.
Lent, C. W., broom manufacturer.
Stratton, N. J., grain elevator.
Sturtevant, F. D., Wabash Hotel.
Taylor, William, blacksmith.
White, Robert, blacksmith.
Wilkins, William, drug store.
CLEARMONT BAPTIST CHURCH.
The Baptist Church of Jesus Christ at Clearmont was organized on Saturday before the second Sunday in October, 1872, with twenty- three members, and was the result of a meeting held by Elder A. M. Wallace a short time previous to its organization. Elder Wallace has been the pastor of this church from its organization to the present time with the exception of one year. Elder Jacob Sharp served them in 1879. The house of worship was built in 1880, at a cost of $2, 100, and is paid for except about $150. The present membership numbers sixty- nine.
CLEARMONT MASONIC LODGE.
The members of the former Lodge at Lamar Station, who live at Clearmont and vicinity, petitioned for the organization of a lodge at Clearmont. Such an organization will soon be effected and a charter obtained. The Masons at Clearmount have secured a hall which will cost them, furnished, about $1,200.
CLEARMONT LODGE NO. 187, I. O. G. T.
On February 1, 1879, this lodge was organized with the following charter members :
D. Myers, Mrs. Emma ·Rittenour, P. H. Walker, F. L. Cason, Gertie Myers, J. M. Goodson, Mora M. Janes, Jerome T. Smith, Delia Taylor, Thomas B. Woods, J. W. Allen, Mrs. J. W. Woods, William W. Taylor, Emma Hamlin, E. L. Cason, J. M. Cason, M. J. Goodson, Lizzie Du Hod- way, R. K. James, H. H. Thummel, M. E. Miller, Hennan Rush, H. Mil- ler, C. H. Hicks and Isaac Chevington.
The names of the officers of the lodge when it was organized were as follows :
D. C. Myers, W. C. T .; Emma Rittenour, W. V. T .; P. H. Walker, W. Chaplain ; F. J. Cason, W. S. E. C .; Gertie Myers, W. A. S .; J. M. Goodson, W. F. S .; Mora M. Janes, W. Treasurer ; Jerome T. Smith, W. M .; Delia Taylor, W. D. M .; Mrs. M. J. Woods, W. I. G .; J. W. Allen, W. O. G .; Thomas B. Woods, P. W. C. T.
This lodge has done considerable work in the temperance cause at Clearmont. The members are somewhat scattered, and are more active
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in the winter, when agricultural pursuits do not occupy so much of their time. The lodge numbers at the present time seventy-seven members. Some members of the lodge are constantly alive to the grand work, and labor at all seasons to advance the good cause. The fire always burns in their hearts, and they are ready " in season and out of season," for every good word and work. Such fire in the heart is contagious, and such every day workers must remember that the promise is to them "that endure to the end," and that they " will reap in due time if they faint not."
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CHAPTER X.
GRANT TOWNSHIP.
ITS BOUNDARY-PHYSICAL FEATURES-ITS EARLY SETTLERS-BARNARD-OFFICIAL AND BUSINESS DIRECTORY-CHURCHES-SECRET ORDERS-PRAIRIE PARK.
BOUNDARY.
Grant Township was made out of territory originally belonging to Washington and White Cloud Townships, but the boundaries not being found on record, we take the following boundaries from the county map prepared by Messrs. Morehouse and Sisson :
Commencing at the northeast corner of section 17, township 63, range 34, thence west between sections 8 and 17, 7 and 18, in township 63, range 34, thence west between 12 and 13, 1I and 14, to the northwest corner of section 14, in township 63, range 35, then south three miles to the northwest corner of section 35, township 63, range 35, thence west between sections 27 and 34, township 63, range 35, to the northwest corner of section 34, thence south to the south line of Nodaway County, thence east to the southeast corner of section 32, township 62, range 34, thence north three miles, then west one-fourth of a mile, thence north three miles, then east one-fourth of a mile, thence north four miles to the place of beginning.
PHYSICAL FEATURES.
Grant Township is as well watered as any section of the county. The Platte River runs along the eastern border of the township for some distance. Long Creek flows nearly through the whole township from north to south, and empties into the Platte River near the southern boundary. One Hundred and Two touches the northeastern corner of the township where it is deflected slightly towards the west, but returns and entering the township flows through the entire extent. The land of the township is rather rolling, the inequalities increasing as we approach the streams. Belts of timber are found along the water courses, which increase in width as we go southward. It is estimated that about one- eighth of the area of the township is timbered land, the usual varieties of timber in this latitude being found. Limestone and freestone are
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found in abundance along the streams, quarrymen taking out as large slabs of stone from the various quarries as can be handled. The soil is rich, and is well adapted to all the cereals and to the grasses.
OLD SETTLERS.
Jack Brown located in Grant Town- ship in 1841.
Wm. Goferth in 1841. Wm. Campbell in 1842.
Gillam Bailey in 1842.
Wright Bailey in 1842.
Judge Charles Myers in 1842.
Barnabas Myers in 1842.
Absolom Rhodes in 1842.
David Rhodes in 1842.
Dyer Cash in 1842.
Wm. Smith in 1842.
Henderson Glenn in 1842.
Phillip Boler in 1843.
James Pennington in 1843.
Joseph Blakely in 1844
Jude Thomas Brown in 1844.
Preston Curnett in 1844.
Byrd Billings in 1850.
Valentine Korell in 185 1.
Sometime before the year 1850, Frank Conlin came and settled in the Narrows, about one mile and a half east of the present site of Bar- nard. The Narrows is a strip of land or ridge between the One Hun- dred and Two and Platte Rivers, about three miles long and one mile wide. In the central portion it is timbered from east to west. At an early day Isaac Broderick emigrated from Tennessee and settled three miles and a half southeast of the place where Barnard is now located. Judge Elijah Shelton came from Indiana and located four miles east of the present site of Barnard. Dr. Wm. Blagg grew up in Nodaway County, about three miles northeast of Barnard. Joseph Blagg located four miles east of where Barnard is situated. In 1848, A. J. Dearing came from Virginia and stopped in Cooper County and Andrew County awhile, but removed to this county in 1856, and settled on the divide two miles and a half west of Barnard, but removed in a year to section 16, where he opened a claim and still resides. James F. Hainey emi- grated from Kentucky to Washington Township in April, 1851, and died there in May, 1862. P. J. Hainey, his son, lived on the old homestead until seven years ago, when he came to Guilford, Grant Township, and afterward removed to Barnard. Valentine Korell came from Prussia June 19, 1850, arrived in New York August 4, 1850, and went to St. Louis. He came to Nodaway County March 1, 1852, and settled on the present town site of Barnard. He was the first blacksmith in the town of Barnard, and is now the mayor.
THE BEESWAX MARRIAGE.
Many amusing circumstances have happened in pioneer life that create a broad smile upon the faces of those who are surrounded by the wealth and refinements of modern society. The following incident
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occurred in Barnard in "ye olden time," and deserves a record in the chronicles of that historic city. Late one evening a couple came to "Squire Korell and desired to know how much he would tax to marry them. The 'Squire replied that his charge would be two dollars and fifty cents. The man said he had no money, and wanted to know if the 'Squire would not trust them. The 'Squire replied that he never mar- ried people on time, but always received his fee in hand. The party then retired for consultation, and there followed a conference with sig- nificant whisperings and conversation in undertone. Soon the couple seemed to be reassured and approached the 'Squire and asked " if he would not take his fee in beeswax ? The 'Squire replied that he would take beeswax at its market value. So the beeswax was brought in and weighed and found to be worth sixty cents. The 'Squire said there was not enough beeswax to marry them. Another conference ensued when the lady approached, and in very sweet, beseeching tones, said : "'Squire, will you not marry us as far as the beeswax goes ?" The "Squire gave a broad smile and consented, said he thought there was enough beeswax to stick them together. The ceremony proceeded, and soon the happy couple were made one and went on their way rejoicing.
BARNARD.
This town was named in honor of J. F. Barnard, Superintendent of the Kansas City, St. Joseph & Council Bluffs Railroad. The land on which the town is located was originally owned by J. C. McCandliss, A. J. Dearing, Samuel Stonehocker and John McFarland. A town com- pany was formed by A. P. Morehouse, John Strong, John McFarland, Samuel Stonehocker and J. F. Barnard.
The railroad depot was built in April, 1870.
The town was surveyed by Mr. Brady, and laid off and platted in May, 1870.
The first lot was sold at private sale to James U. Mckenzie in the the early part of May. Mr. Mckenzie put up the first store for general merchandise and sold the first goods in the town.
The first public sale of lots was on May 14, 1870. Amos Baker & Bro. then put up a store and opened a general stock of merchandise.
The next store was erected for general merchandise by Forrest & Shuff, who commenced doing business. About the same time a hotel was erected and opened by Samuel Stonehocker, who was the first hotel keeper in the new town.
A blacksmith shop was put up in 1873 by John T. Gamble, who was the first blacksmith in the town.
The first livery stable was erected by Davis & Stonehocker in the year 1873.
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In 1876, A. W. Bear & Co. erected a drug store and commenced doing business.
The Methodist Episcopal Church was erected in the year 1874, and the Presbyterian Church was built in 1878.
The first boot and shoe store was built in 1873 by Valentine Korell, who commenced the manufacture and sale of boots and shoes.
A school house was erected in the year 1873, and a school opened. Miss S. A. Miller and Miss F. G. Miller opened the first millinery store.
J. J. Rankin put up the first saloon in 1876.
The grist mill at Barnard was built in the year 1869, by James C. McCandliss. There is an excellent dam thrown across the One Hundred and Two River at this point, which utilizes the whole power of the river. The mill grinds at all seasons of the year, and does most excellent work. It cost over $12,000.
The first death in Barnard was that of a young man named Oliver Britton, and occurred in July, 1871.
The first birth was a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Eaton, in the summer of 1871.
Barnard is located in the midst of the rich valley lands of the One Hundred and Two River, and is surrounded by some of the finest farming country in Nodaway County. It is the center of a large trade, and is already a shipping point of considerable importance. More than 20,000 bushels of grain have been shipped from Barnard during the past year. The town must of necessity grow in population and wealth, and increase in importance as a trade center. The population is now about 500.
The town was incorporated August 25, 1881.
CITY OFFICERS.
The first trustees of the town were: V. Korell, H. C. Annan, J. A. Forrest, Sr., J. W. Heath and Amos Baker.
·Valentine Korell, mayor; E. D. Adams, Samuel Phillips, J. M. Gavin and J. J. Jeffreys, trustees, 1881.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY. #
Adams, E. D., blacksmith.
Annan, H. C. & R. L., general merchandise.
Asquith, Hobert, groceries. Bariteau, L. C., grain merchant. Blakeley, Felix, saloon. Clawson, D. B., harness maker. Connutt & Gausach, livery.
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Dearing, M. G. & Son, hardware.
Earls & George, hardware, furniture and agricultural implements. Elrod, James & Co., groceries.
Frederick, E. G., saloon.
Garvin, J. M. & Son, general merchandise.
Harlan, John, carpenter shop and wagon shop.
Hartwick, J. G., shoemaker and boot and shoe store.
Heath, J. W., physician.
Hainey, P. J., justice of the peace.
Jeffries, J. J., expressman.
Jamerson, J. A. & Co., meat market.
Korell, Valentine & Son, blacksmiths.
Korell, Valentine, mayor.
Lyle & Sharp, milliners.
McKee & Co., stock buyers.
McAdow, J. S., physician.
McCaskey, N. & Co., druggists.
Nance, Frank, depot agent.
Pew, James, restaurant.
Phillips & Gaddis, agricultural implements.
Phillips, Samuel, druggist.
Powell, Milton, blacksmith.
Rankin, J. J., saloon.
Reed, Mrs. John, milliner.
Reed & Custis, grain merchants.
Robison, Samuel, marshal.
Slimmer, Charles, meat market.
Stockton, J. C., livery.
Stockton, J. C., Western Hotel.
Stonehocker, Robert, carpenter.
Thompson, J. B., postmaster.
Williams & Williams, general merchandise.
White, Robert, carpenter.
Whiteford, J. & Son, lumber yard.
Williams, George R. & Co., general merchandise.
CHURCHES- PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
This church had a preliminary organization in the country, two miles west of Barnard, at a place called Salem. It was re-organized in the year 1870 at Barnard, by Elder Sherwood, of St. Joseph. The mem- bers at the time of the re-organization were as follows : J. C. McCand- liss and wife, James Giffin and wife, Wm. Giffin, Samuel Stonehocker and wife, Mrs. S. McFarland, Mrs. C. C. Baker, Mr. C. House and wife,
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Albert Ulman and others. The following persons have been pastors of the church : Rev. E. B. Sherwood, Rev. Wm. Ilsley, and Rev. D. B. Suther. The church edfice is valued at $1,500. The church has had no settled ministry for about a year.
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
The Methodist Episcopal Church of Barnard was organized in the year 1871. The following are the names of the original members : John R. Phipps and wife, Martin Baker and wife, Newton Wilson and wife, James H. Brown and wife, Alfred Baker and wife, Amos Baker and wife, Mr. Bartlett and wife, Mrs. David Wilson and Miss Martha Wilson. During the first year services were held in the depot by Rev. Mr. Cow- den. Services were held afterward in the school house by Rev. A. K. Miller. Rev. Isaac Chivington, afterward put up the church, which is valued at $1,500. The following named persons have been pastors of the church : Rev. E. V. Roof, Rev. John Moorhead, Rev. Robert Devlin and Rev. Mr. Powers. There is a good Sabbath school, and the church is doing a good work. In the early history of the church there were some great revivals.
SECRET ORDERS-WHITE HALL LODGE, NO. 301, A. F. & A. M.
White Hall Lodge was organized August 8, 1868, at White Hall school house, about two miles and a half southeast of where Barnard is now located. It was afterward moved to Barnard. The present mem- bership numbers thirty-six. The names of the present officers are as follows: J. A. Jamerson, W. M .; N. McCaskey, S. W .; J. H. Perry, J. W .; Smith George, Treasurer ; L. Williams, Secretary ; A. L. Williams, S. D .; J. B. Kildow, J. D .; J. H. Haughtaling, Senior Steward ; A. J. Dearing, Junior Steward; Harvey Davis, Tyler. The lodge meets on or after the full moon each month.
NODAWAY VALLEY LODGE, NO. 48, (ENCAMPMENT), I. O. O. F.
This lodge received its organization July 1, 1876. The names of its charter members are as follows: V. Korell, J. E. Follett, G. E. Smith, S. Hartsell, Henry Cady, James A. Forrest, Sr., John Montgomery and David Wilson. The present officers are : Samuel Phillips, W. C .; Jonas Thompson, V. C .; V. Korell, Chaplain ; Jonas Thompson, R. S .; J. E. Follett, P. S .; John D. Montgomery, Treasurer. The lodge meets the third Friday in each month. The membership numbers twenty-four.
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