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PIONEER SETTLEMENT
The first person to take land in this township was an attorney-at-law named Henry Depew, who bought a quarter section in "thirteen," in 1857. He finally let the land go back for the taxes and it was bid in by Michael Herman, who subsequently sold a part of it to the railroad com- pany, and they platted the Village of Nickerson on it. Depew went to Germany as counsul to Baden and later was made an Indian agent on the Pawnee Reservation, Nebraska.
July 2, 1859, came Michael Herman, and he stated that when he arrived the only actual settlers in the township were Thomas Fitzsimons, Morris Wogan, O. A. Heimbaugh, Henry C. Campbell, Arthur Bloomer, J. H. Peters and a Mr. Bingham. In 1861 August Milligan and E. Abbott settled in the township. Other settlers were as follows:
John K. Cramer came to Dodge County in 1855, before the organiza- tion and was numbered among the first Fontanelle colony. After remain- ing there twelve years, he moved to section 14 of Nickerson Township where he was still residing in the '90s.
James H. Peters, of section 8, was a pioneer of 1855, and located at Fontanelle, but later moved to this township.
Christopher Knoell, of section 32, came to Dodge County in 1859 with his parents, and in 1862 they moved to a new place in Nickerson Town- ship. The experiences this family had with the Indians at an early day were really of an interesting character.
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Michael Herman came to the Elkhorn Valley in 1859 and finally pur- chased land in section 12 of this township. Subsequently he retired in the nearby village.
Rasmus Johnson, section 23, came to Dodge County in the fall of 1867, at first settling in section 20, homesteading twenty acres. Later he sold and purchased land in section 23.
Another settler of 1867 was William H. Sweet, Jr., who finally settled in section 4, and secured a half section of land prior to 1892. He was a native of New York State.
In 1876 came Romanzo M. Havens, who first located at Fontanelle in 1868 and lived there until 1876, when he moved to Nickerson and bought a hotel property which he still owned in the early '90s.
Francis M. Healey, section 28, came to Douglas County in 1870 and at first worked by the month for others. He then farmed in Wisconsin till 1874, then returned to Nebraska and bought land on the Maple Creek, living there until he moved to section 28 in 1880.
Other settlers included Andrew P. Shepard, section 27, who was a resident of Dodge County from 1871 and in 1893 owned 680 acres of excellent land in this county.
Philip Gentzler, section 20, came to Dodge County in 1868, first stopping at Fremont, but four years later moved to Nickerson Township.
Gerhart Harms located in section 3. He came to the county in 1870. He settled on Logan Creek, purchasing a place in Nickerson Township three years after his coming.
Another settler of Nickerson in 1870 was John Thede. He located in section 28, lived there five years then moved to a new place in sec- tion 16.
Reuben Falconer purchased 240 acres of land in this township in 1872 and built in section 17.
Jerry S. Diehl, section 23, came to Dodge County in the spring of 1877. He worked on a farm for others three years, then bought a quar- ter section of land to which later he added considerable.
Nels Christiansen, section 21, located in Fremont, and eight years later, or 1882, removed to his farm in Nickerson Township.
Charles Diers, section 32, came to this township in 1874.
Jorgan Larson, later of section 16, came to this county in 1879 and bought eighty acres of land. All was wild prairie then, but in a few years he had developed his land into a very attractive and valuable place.
Isaac H. Brown, section 5, came in 1881. He bought cheap land and within a few years was surrounded by a comfortable home.
Lewis Larson, section 9, first located after coming in 1883 on the old Doctor Sexton land, which he leased six years then bought in Nicker- son Township and made himself a good home.
Christopher Johnson, of section 21, came to Nickerson in 1887 and bought his land there.
Henry E. Heimbaugh came in 1889, worked by the month a year or two and then engaged in business in the Village of Nickerson.
FIRST EVENTS IN THE TOWNSHIP
Henry Depew was the township's first settler or land-owner.
The first child born in the township was a son to Mr. and Mrs. Mor- ris Wogan, early in the '60s.
The first death was that of Mr. Higgie about 1858. He was buried on the hill west from the present Village of Nickerson, but later the remains were removed to the City of Omaha.
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The first residence was a log building on the old Depew place. The first frame building was built by Jacob Basler soon after the close of the Civil war.
SCHOOLS AND CHURCHES
The first school in Nickerson Township was taught a mile west of the present Village of Nickerson. See educational chapter, and for churches also see index for general chapter on all churches in the county.
VILLAGE OF NICKERSON
This little village is located in section 13 of Nickerson Township, and was platted January 13, 1871, by John I. Blair, for the railroad company. The land was originally purchased from the United States by Henry Depew. It was sold for taxes and the man Herman who bid it in sold to the railroad company for $500.
The earliest attempt at business at this point was about 1872, when the nearby farmers formed an association and handled grain from a ware- house they erected. Soon thereafter, a postoffice was established and among the early postmasters in charge were O. B. Rippy, R. B. Schneider, W. H. Havens and George E. Herman.
O. B. Rippy opened a general store about 1872. The first black- smith was Adam Niece, who built a shop in 1887. He sold to "Cal" Lehnier and he, in turn, to Charles Ladd, whose father was an early settler in Washington County.
The grain and stock business finally passed into the hands of W. R. Wilson, and the Nye, Schneider Company got the business in 1888.
R. M. Havens opened a hotel in 1876.
A beer saloon was started early in the history of the village by Christ Basel, but finally he moved his "place" to Hooper.
In the summer of 1892 the commercial interests of Nickerson were: Lumber and Grain-The Nye, Schneider Company.
General Dealers-W. H. Bruner, N. J. Leffler and H. E. Heimbaugh. Blacksmithing-Ladd Brothers.
In the spring of 1892 a fire destroyed a greater part of the business houses.
SCHOOLS AND CHURCHES
From the platting of Nickerson up to 1883 the scholars from this locality had to attend school at the district building a mile to the west of the village. (See educational chapter.)
The Methodist people built the first church building, the same cost $1,300. (See church chapter.)
PRESENT VILLAGE OF NICKERSON
In the summer of 1920 the commercial and other interests of the village were as follows:
General Merchandise-Seidel-Anderson Company, Farmers' Co-oper- ative Association.
Implements-Freeman Brothers.
Garage-Freeman Brothers.
Grain Elevator-Farmers' Co-operative Association.
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Pool Hall-Ross Wickersham.
Hotel-The Havens.
Lumber and Coal-Nye, Schneider Fowler Company, Farmers' Co- operative Association.
Banks-First Bank of Nickerson, Farmers & Merchants Bank.
Hardware and Coal-Same as lumber dealers. Jeweler-A. B. Crocker.
Barber-John Litz.
Postmaster-C. M. Ward, with one rural free delivery route. Physicians-Dr. R. C. Byers.
Nickerson was incorporated October, 1910, and among the various village officials may be recalled : H. J. Sidner, 1910-13; Calvin Spangler, 1913-18; A. P. Coulter, 1918; all having been chairmen of the village board. The village clerks have included: C. M. Ward, J. C. Brown, W. L. Seidel and A. P. Coulter.
CHAPTER XXV
CUMING TOWNSHIP
DESCRIPTION -BOUNDARIES-POPULATION-NATIONALITY OF PEOPLE-
RAILWAYS-HOMESTEADERS-FIRST SETTLEMENT-FIRST AND EARLY EVENTS-PIONEER SCHOOLS AND CHURCHES-VILLAGE OF SCRIBNER -BUSINESS INTERESTS-1920 COMMERCIAL DIRECTORY-MUNICIPAL HISTORY-WATER WORKS-POSTOFFICE HISTORY-PRICE OF FARM LANDS TODAY-PUBLIC LIBRARY.
In the northern tier of civil townships of Dodge County is Cuming, which constitutes all of Congressional Township 20, range 7, east, hence is six miles square. It is south of the Cuming County line; west from Logan, north from Everett and east from Pebble Township. In 1890 this township had a population of 715; in 1900 it had 1,514, including the Village of Scribner ; in 1910 it was placed by the United States census as only 1,488, including Scribner. The figures for the present (1920) census have not yet been made public. This subdivision of Dodge County is highly developed by a thrifty set of people, many of whom are foreign born. Many of the early homesteaders laid well the foundations for the present prosperity. They came to a wild, prairie land where nothing had been done to make the scene attractive, save that which Nature had bestowed in the way of wild grass and sweet-scented flowers. It took many years of hard toil upon the part of this band of sturdy pioneers to bring about the scenes and intrinsic value found in the domain today.
The Fremont, Elkhorn & Missouri Valley Railway crosses the south- west corner of the township, Scribner being the enterprising station point. Cuming Creek and the Elkhorn River course through the town- ship, affording an excellent drainage and water system.
The only town or village within its borders is the Village of Scribner, of which more is given later.
FIRST SETTLEMENT
There were no such things as a government homestead until 1864, hence the earliest to locate within Cuming Township could not avail themselves of such free lands, but had to purchase at government price. The first man to brave the dangers and hardships of frontier life here was B. B. Moore, who with his family came in 1856, locating near Dead Timber. Among the next to settle was James B. Robinson, who claimed land at first in section 21. Subsequently, he became the pro- prietor of Pebble Creek Roller Mills. Still later he was connected with the Scribner State Bank. His settlement dated from 1859. His brother, William Robinson, came the same year, and remained until 1869, when he moved to Pebble Township and there made an excellent farm home, which today is worth hundreds of dollars per acre.
Thomas Parks and his son, S. B. Parks, came in from Galena, Illi- nois, prior to the Civil war. Thomas remained two years, moved away, but in 1870 returned again. S. B. Parks entered lands amounting to over 1,000 acres, with College scrip which he possessed.
Before the year 1870, these effected a settlement in this township: E. C. Burns (who later served as postmaster at Scribner) came in 1869,
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locating in the west half of the northeast quarter of section 28, where he farmed until 1888, then moved to Scribner to educate his children.
W. L. Golder also came in 1869, settling in section 16, but later availed himself of the homestead act, as applied to returned Civil war soldiers. His claim was in section 30. After a number of years there he retired at Scribner.
James Booth, section 20, came in 1868, as did George Romberg, both entering land in section 22.
J. G. Meyer settled in section 26 in 1869; he was from Germany and came to the country without means and by utilizing the chances given to foreigners, he became wealthy in a few years.
Section 10 was settled and developed largely by Germans who immi- grated here in 1869. This colony included such stalwart pioneers as Fred Lucking, A. Van Seggan and A. Gross, all locating on good lands in sections 10 and 3.
J. C. Seeley, who had lived near Fontanelle since 1856. at the close of the Civil war, settled in section 9 of this township.
Sometime during the '60s William Meyer located in section 30. His father and family came at the same time and all took homesteads.
In 1868 Christian F. Miller settled on the northwest of section 34.
About this time other immigrants came to this township as follows: Christian Matwick, section 32; Cleister Kow, in the same section ; Lonis Swartz, section 18; Wesley A. Conley, section 18; Edward Conley, George Conley, A. H. Briggs, John C. Briggs, William Matson, A. Wil- kinson, Newton Pitzer, Hal Christy, Lawrence Skibowsky, John Dren- gus, Joseph Beck, G. W. French, Henry Munke, Otto Pribno, William E. Gammage.
D. Maynard, of section 6, made his settlement in April, 1872, when he became a homesteader.
Frank Brezina homesteaded land in this township in 1876. Later he conducted a hotel at both Scribner and Fremont.
Thomas Hall, deceased many years ago, was among the homesteaders of 1870 and died on his farm in 1887.
Herman Suhr, who later engaged in the farm implement business at the Village of Scribner, became a permanent resident of Cuming Town- ship in the autumn of 1871-year of the Chicago fire.
John Romberg and Christ M. Sasse located in the township in 1868. Among the settlers recalled as having arrived in 1869, was Gerhard H. Heyne, who located in section 25, but later went to section 24. A Ger- man settler named Gerhard Rastede took land in section 27 of this town- ship about that date, too.
FIRST AND EARLY EVENTS
Galena postoffice was established at the house of J. B. Robinson late in the '60s. S. B. Parks was commissioned postmaster and held the office many years and was succeeded by Mrs. Mary S. Dentler, who conducted it until it was discontinued when the railroad was completed through the country.
The first settler was B. B. Moore and family in 1856.
The first child born was J. H. Robinson in 1868.
The first death in the township was J. B. Robinson in 1864.
The earliest marriage was that of S. B. Parks and Mary E. Robinson in 1864.
The first religious services were conducted by the Methodist people in 1870-71.
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The pioneer school was taught by Mrs. Mary E. Parks, wife of S. B. Parks, at her own house in the summer of 1871. A schoolhouse was erected in 1873 in the northeast quarter of section 28.
THE VILLAGE OF SCRIBNER
This incorporated place is centrally located in Dodge County, is an important station-point on the former Fremont, Elkhorn & Missouri Val- ley system of railway (now Chicago & Northwestern), twenty-four miles northwest of Fremont. It is also a junction point of the main line and the Albion branch of this railroad; is situated in section 30, town- ship 20, range 7, east.
Pebble was platted in September, 1870, in section 36, of the same Congressional township with the view of securing the coveted railroad,
BUSINESS STREET, SCRIBNER
but its proprietors were unsuccessful in their attempt. Scribner was platted in December, 1870, by John I. Blair, president of the Railroad Company.
The population of Scribner in 1890 was 664; in 1900 it was 827; in 1910 it had increased to 891 and its present population is 1,100. Its population is a mixed one, but largely German. Of its excellent schools, churches and lodges other special topics in this volume will treat at length under their respective headings.
The first building on the town site was raised in the autumn of 1873 by John Rochford. It was a frame building 22 by 40 feet and was at first used as a residence, but later as a barber shop.
Of the pioneer hotel of Scribner let it be stated that it was known as the Clifton House; was built in the summer of 1874 by George Horton. He soon sold to Mrs. Culver, who a year later sold to August English. Early in the '90s it was closed, another better planned hotel having been erected.
The first store in Scribner was the general merchandise stock car- ried by Gustaf C. Kerkow, later a worthy county clerk of Dodge County.
The harness business was first represented in Scribner by L. H. Neff about one year after the town was started. He continued until 1885 when he sold to F. A. Schulz.
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Among other "first events" should be the recording of the birth of Emma Spear, daughter of Lewis Spear and wife, of Scribner.
In 1883 one of the largest flouring mills in Dodge County was put in operation, the same having a capacity of 100 barrels per day. This was built by John M. Diels.
BUSINESS INTERESTS OF 1892
From a publication known as the "History of the Elkhorn Valley," published in 1892, the manuscript of which was submitted to competent local committees and by them approved, gives the following as the busi- ness interests at Scribner the summer of that year :
Agricultural Implements-Schnack & Suhr, Sullivan & Boll. Attor- neys-A. H. Briggs. Banks-Scribner State Bank, Merchants & Farmers Bank. Blacksmiths-Solomon Spangler, C. White. Creamery-By a stock company. Drugs-A. Lendnicky, Herbenthall & Priess. Furni- ture-C. T. Horton. General Stores-G. J. Milligan, W. Drucker & Co., Gus Martens, F. A. Huston, K. A. Horwich. Hardware-William Gar- danier, C. W. Marquedt. Harness Shops-F. A. Schulz and E. A. Nason. Hotels-Clifton, Windsor. Jewelers-J. A. Nason. Lumber-Crowell Lumber Company, J. W. Diels. Livery-W. A. King, William Becker. Millinery-Mrs. W. E. Royce. Meat Markets-Ehler Brothers. Milling -J. M. Diels, Steam Roller Mill. Photographic Studio-Fritz & Good. Physician-Dr. Charles Inches. Newspaper-Scribner News. Societies -Modern Woodmen, Masonic and Grand Army of the Republic.
THE PRESENT (1920) COMMERCIAL AFFAIRS
Agricultural Implements-J. O. Milligan, Jr., John Therness, Sol Spangler.
Auto Garages-Service Garage, Nast & Thernes, Scribner Garage, White Front.
Auto Dealers-August Shellenberg.
Banks-First National, Scribner State Bank and Farmers State Bank.
Barber Shops-A. B. Roberston, C. H. Reimers.
Bakeries-Ed Shornshor.
Blacksmith Shops-Henry Polster, Fred Harmel.
Clothing (Exclusive)-John Moller.
Cream Stations-Produce and cream by Emil Follgner, E. Hubler. Cement Blocks-Gus Koplin.
Drugs-Peterson Drug Store, Guy L. Thompson.
Dentists-Dr. B. Davis, Dr. B. Krajicek.
Elevators-Farmers' Co-operative Company, Mercantile Company and the Crowell Grain and Lumber Company.
Furniture-Arthur Furniture Company.
Flouring Mills-Farmers' Co-operative Milling Company.
General Stores-J. O. Milligan, Jr., Peoples' Co-operative Store, J. F. Drenguis Company.
Hotel-The Miller.
Picture Shows-"Crystal" Theater.
Hardwares-F. H. Ranslem & Son, Fred E. Romberg.
Jewelry-Fred Dietz.
Lumber-Same as grain dealers.
Meat Markets-Ferdinand Sievers, John Ehlers.
Milling-Co-operative Farmers' Company.
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Newspaper-The Rustler.
Opera House-L. L. Solls.
Physicians-Drs. G. Bartlett, E. L. Hustead.
Photographic Studio-William Fahk.
Plumbing-Scribner Plumbing and Heating Company.
Restaurant-Mrs. Margaret Kunce, Ed Shomshor.
Shoe Repairs-Fred Meyer.
Veterinary-Dr. Behnard Witt.
Ice Dealer-Scribner Ice and Light Company.
Harness-William Balts.
Wagon Shop-George Stockamp.
MUNICIPAL HISTORY 1
In 1882 Scribner was incorporated as a village and down to and including the year 1891, the following were elected as its municipal officers :
1882-John M. Diels, Daniel McBain, Will Hassen, trustees; L. H. Neff, clerk.
1883-J. L. Baker (chairman), J. A. Nason, C. T. Horton, William Kerkow, James Booth, trustees; L. H. Neff, clerk.
1884-J. A. Nason (chairman), R. C. Hassen, Ernest Borkenhagen, E. Kerkow, A. Berry, trustees; L. H. Neff, clerk.
1885-J. L. Baker, J. O. Milligan, James Booth (chairman), G. A. Diels, R. Dirshaus, trustees ; L. H. Neff, clerk.
1886-Henry Schnack, John C. Seeley, W. B. Gardanier (chairman), R. Drishaus, N. A. Hagenstine, trustees ; L. H. Neff, clerk.
1887-A. H. Briggs, H. Schnack, N. A. Hagenstine, August J. Albers, R. Drishaus, trustees ; F. A. Schulz, clerk.
1888-C. L. Horton (chairman), S. B. Parks, H. Schnack, F. A. Schulz, Peter Bowen, trustees; W. B. Gardanier, clerk.
1889-E. F. Blumer, S. B. Parks, Henry Schnack, C. W. Marquedt, E. C. Burns (chairman), trustees; W. K. Fowler, Jr., clerk.
1890-E. F. Blumer, S. B. Parks, H. Schnack, J. P. Smith (chair- man), H. Suhr, trustees; L. A. Seeley, clerk.
1891-James Booth, J. H. Clausen (chairman), J. M. Diels, John H. Jones, Peter Preiss, trustees; W. H. Weeks, clerk.
From 1891 to the present time the chairmen or mayors have been: 1892-Hal Christy; 1893-Hal Christy; 1894-Hal Christy; 1895 to 1906, - ; 1907-Alex Ross; 1908-Alex Ross ; 1909-Alex Ross; 1910-Fred Volpp, who served until 1917, when Charles Arnot served during the terms of 1917-18; the next was Henry Nast, present mayor.
The Clerks have been since 1891: W. K. Fowler, Jr., to 1894; Frank Diels from 1894 to 1895; Hal Christy from 1895 to 1917, when Henry Buehring was elected and is still serving as village clerk.
The present (1920) villiage officers are as follows: Mayor-Henry Nast ; Clerk-Henry Buehring; Treasurer-Hal Christy; Marshal- G. M. Mass; Trustee-Henry Nast (chairman), J. O. Milligan, Jr., Ernest Dau, Fred Volpp, Hans Bowl.
The vote on waterworks and city building propositions was in 1906, when it was carried and such improvements were instituted. At first the improvements included a gas plant, which was conducted till the present private corporation was organized by home capital, and now electric light and a "municipal" ice plant are in successful operation.
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The water wells for the waterworks system are four in number and run from 67 to 72 feet deep and land in the strata of gravel, which gives a superior quality of water.
Here also finds a beautiful park, though only partly improved as yet. The public library of the place is supported by state and county tax.
Farm lands in the neighborhood of Scribner range from $275 to $400.
POSTOFFICE HISTORY
A postoffice was established at Scribner in the fall of 1874, with William B. Gardanier as postmaster. He was succeeded November 25, 1885, by Jesse A. Nason and he by Edward C. Burns. Since then the postmasters have included the following: Gus Martens, R. H. Schur- man, James M. Beaver and present postmaster, Arthur G. Schoeneck, who was appointed June, 1914. It is now a third-class office and has five rural routes, ranging from twenty-five to thirty miles in length.
In August, 1880, Scribner became a money order office, the first order being issued to Alvira Barge, August 2, 1880, in favor of Doyle & Adolph, of New York.
CHAPTER XXVI
COTTERELL TOWNSHIP
ITS BOUNDARY-POPULATION-PIONEER SETTLEMENT-ONCE INCLUDED VILLAGE OF NORTH BEND-GENERAL NATURAL FEATURES AND PRES- ENT CONDITION OF TOWNSHIP.
This subdivision of Dodge County comprises all of Congressional township 18, range 8 east, and about all of the north half of township 17, of the same range. It is bounded on the north by Ridgeley Town- ship, on the east by Maple and Platte townships, on the south by the south bank of Platte River and on the west by Union Township.
The Town of North Bend, second largest in Dodge County, once within Cotterell civil township. From an early day in the county's history, this subdivision was included in North Bend precinct, but upon the date of "Township Organization" in 1886, the division was made. The present townships of Cotterell and Union were both a part of North Bend precinct.
But few, if indeed any, portion of Dodge County can boast of better soil and improvements that Cotterell, in which township there is but a very small amount of land that can truthfully be classed as "waste land."
POPULATION
The United States census reports give the population of this town- ship in 1890 as 701; in 1900 as 1,194, and in 1910 as 831. The change in extent of territory accounts for the decrease in population largely.
PIONEER SETTLEMENT
The township was named for its first settler-Hon. M. S. Cotterell. In company with James Humphrey, Alexander Morrison and John M. Smith, he came from Ohio and the party brought a steam saw mill in with them. Mr. Cotterell claimed a half section of land, including that upon which North Bend now stands. Other members of the party located across the line, west, in Union Township. The date of this set- tlement was 1857.
In 1858 came George O. Dodge, of section 11. He came in com- pany with his father, and they soon went back to their native country- New England. He enlisted in the Union Army during the Civil con- flict and did not return to this township until 1866.
During 1858 another settlement was effected by James Sloss, who entered a quarter section of land near North Bend, he being among the first to make actual improvements in Cotterell township. In 1880 he moved to the village of North Bend, leading a semi-retired life, although he had a landed estate in 1892 amounting to 1,100 acres.
Richard Hooper came in the spring of 1858 and entered a quarter section of wild land four miles northwest of Fremont. Subsequently he took land near Scribner and at other points in Dodge County. He died July 13, 1887.
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Robert McVicker, later a loan and insurance agent in North Bend, arrived in Dodge County in the spring of 1864, purchasing a quarter section of land two miles east of the village of North Bend. In 1875 he removed to Peru, Nebraska, lived there till 1885, when he engaged in business at North Bend.
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