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Illinois. He served in the first, second, and third sessions. He declined a renom- ination. February 10, 1874, Gen. Grant appointed him U. S. Consul to Kingston, Canada. In March of that year he reached his consulate, and filled the responsi- ble duties of that office until April, 1878. In 1883 he became a citizen of our county, and has been engaged in stock feeding. He devotes his spare time to the ministry, having been ordained by the Predestinarian Baptist church soon after his return from Canada, in 1878. We believe Mr. True is our only citizen who earned the title of general by actual service in the field. While he is compara- tively a new citizen of our county, he has done so much for his country that he is fully entitled to recognition in these pages as one worthy of all praise.
PHILLIP UNITT
Is one of our leading stockmen. Came to Nebraska a young man without means, and by enterprise and good judgment ranks as among the foremost stock men of Nebraska. Owns one of the finest barns in this country, and handles hogs and cattle by the thousand. He is an Englishman by birth-the fattest and jolliest Englishman of whom we know.
REV. J. N. WEBB,
The veteran preacher of Seward county, and probably of our state, was born in Jef- ferson county, N. Y., in 1811. Commenced preaching in 1832, fifty-six years ago, and has been in active work of the ministry ever since. In 1834 was settled as pastor of the church at Smithisville, where he labored five years; was pastor for six years at Carthage; was twenty years at work in the St. Lawrence Association, then three years at Titusville, Pa., when he came to Nebraska in the interest of home missions, and in that work he traversed Nebraska through and through for nine years, at all times of year and in all kinds of weather. Whether in the scorching sun of mid-summer or the chilling blasts of winter blizzards, he was ever about his Master's work, visiting and encouraging feeble churches and render- ing them aid and encouragement, and gathering the scattered membership together and establishing churches. When he was baptized his pocket-book was baptized with him, and his life and all that he possessed was consecrated to the Master's use, and while his financial talent has been most remarkable for a minister, he lias distributed it among the poor. Has from his own purse scattered in the mission work ten thousand dollars in Nebraska alone. Since 1879 he has labored for fee- ble churches and the educational interests of his people. Shall we state to what denomination Elder Webb belongs? Perhaps so, but it is more important to. know that his long and valuable life has been wholly given to preaching the ever- lasting Gospel of Christ to the people, and while the Missionary Baptist church is his home, yet his field of usefulness was the world, and his work has been won_ derfully blessed. He is yet in the harness, and is a tower of strength, holding aloft the Standard of the Cross among the people. He first visited Seward in 1869, and this has been a part of his field of labor since that date, and he has made Seward his home for the last two years having been pastor of Seward church.
DR. JAMES H. WOODWARD
Settled at Milford, Neb., in 1871, and was one of the first physicians in the county. In 1873 he removed to Seward, where he has enjoyed a successful practice ever since. Was a native of Indiana, born Jannary, 1835. Married in 1861 to Miss Emma
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Glifford. Graduated at Cincinnati Eclectic Medical College in the class of 1866. Had been through the St. Louis medical schools. Delivered a series of lectures before the St. Louis Medical College from 1875 to 1877. Has delivered many lec- tures before the Seward school of medicine and surgery. Is a member of the E. M. Society of Nebraska, and an ex-president of that honorable body. Also a member of the National E. M. Society. Is also a member of the K. of H., and is their examining surgeon at Seward. Has delivered a series of lectures before the school of medicine of the State University. Is author of a work on " Eclectro- Therapeutics." Is the owner of the famous electric belt.
HENRY WORTENDYKE
Was born April 6, 1828, in Ontario county, New York. When he was a young lad his parents moved to Genesee county, N. Y. In 1851, while yet a young man, he came West, and settled in Chicago. Was first employed by the government in locating and surveying a national road in Minnesota territory from St. Paul to Crow Wing. Also from St. Paul to Stillwater. After this service he returned to Chicago, and was engaged in a mercantile house for several years. Next we find him at Dixon, selling goods for two years. Came to Cass county in 1857, and worked, improving a farm near Weeping Water, for three years. In 1860 he took the gold fever and went to the mountains, where he sought and found some gold. Returned to Nebraska in 1866, and has made his home in Seward county since that time. He helped build the first mill at Milford. Was elected probate judge in 1868. Married Mrs. Emily J. Badgley in 1867, a young widow lady who had the grit to come to Nebraska and get a homestead. To the happy union were born three children, the oldest, Henry J., died when fifteen years of age; Diantha, now a young lady of sixteen years, and John O., eleven years old. Mr. Wortendyke has been quite successful as a farmer and business-man, is at present one of our most wealthy citizens, and is quite enterprising. At an early day he helped improve the West's mill property. A man of generous impulses, and gives much to public enterprises and charities. Is a strong republican in politics, an earnest temperance man, and withal a highly respected citizen. Mr. Wortendyke and wife are among the honored mem- bers of the M. E. church of Milford. It has been the privilege and pleasure of the writer to enjoy the intimate acquaintance of Mr. Wortendyke and family for over twenty years, and we have always appreciated their sterling qual- ities as citizens and neighbors. We can truly wish them long, happy, and useful lives.
CALVIN J. WRIGHT
Came to Nebraska in 1879, and settled in "B" precinct, where he owns a large stock farm. He is largely interested in cattle and hogs, and may be fairly counted among our most enterprising farmers. One thing that speaks volumes for the man is this, he is an uncompromising democrat, and while his county is strongly republican, he was elected in the fall of 1886 by a handsome majority to represent the county in the state senate, in opposition to a man of sterling qualities. Was born in 1834, in Portage county, Ohio. Was a merchant for a time, then a photographer. In 1861 he moved to Marshall county, Ind., where he was en- gaged in the services of the government as a detective officer. Was married to
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Miss Elizabeth Church, in Madison county, Iowa. Is a member of the A. F. and A. M. in good standing. Is thoroughly awake in all matters of public enterprise. While we may widely differ with him in many respects with regard to public matters, we can see in him sterling qualities as a business-man, legislator, and citizen.
JOHN ZIMMERER
Came to Seward in 1873, a mere boy in the employ of the firm of Bishoff and Zimmerer. The latter gentleman was an older brother of our friend. Some time afterward John was admitted to a partnership with the firm. His business ability developed rapidly, and in a short time he was placed in full charge of their large and ever expanding business. John proved faithful to every trust, and not many years had elapsed until he was accounted one of the leading business-men of Seward. His business ability and his remarkable success is almost a prodigy. Before ten years had passed he became sole proprietor of the immense hardware business, and is now owner of the finest business block in the city and is among the foremost of the business-men of Central Nebraska. He is a German by birth, wide-awake and progressive, very liberal in all public enterprises and charities. Has a leading part in every enterprise that tends to build up his county and his city. We could heartily wish for hundreds more just like him. Herein lies the secret of his success : Twenty years ago he commenced work in a hardware store at $5 per month and board and clothes. The first year he saved and sent his father $50, money he had borrowed to pay his way to America. Young men, please learn a lesson from his example.
T
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CHAPTER XV.
LIST OF STATE OFFICERS, U. S. SENATORS, REPRESENTATIVES IN CONGRESS, AND U. S. MARSHALS FROM THE ORGANIZATION OF THE TERRITORY UP TO THE PRESENT TIME.
We append the following lists taken from the State Legislative Manual of 1887, by permission:
GOVERNORS.
Francis Burt, appointed Oct. 16, 1854. Dem. Mark W. Izard, appointed Feb. 20, 1855. Dem. Wm. A. Richardson, appointed Jan. 12, 1858. Dem. Sam. W. Black, appointed May 2, 1858. Dem. Alvin Saunders, appointed May 15, 1861. Rep. David Butler, elected, took seat Feb. 21, 1867. Rep. Robert W. Furnas, elected, took seat Jan. 13, 1873. Rep. Silas Garber, elected, took seat Jan. 11, 1875. Rep. Albinus Nance, elected, took seat Jan. 9, 1879. Rep. James W. Dawes, elected, took seat Jan. 4, 1883. Rep. John M. Thayer, elected, took seat Jan. 6, 1887. Rep.
The elected governors were elected at the fall elections previous to their inauguration, the dates of which are indicated above.
LIEUTENANT GOVERNORS.
Othman A. Abbot, Jan. 4, 1877. Rep. Edmund C. Carns, Jan. 9, 1879. Rep. A. W. Agee, Jan. 4, 1883. Rep. H. H. Shedd, Jan. 8, 1885. Rep.
SECRETARIES.
Thomas B. Cuming, appointed Aug. 13, 1854. Dem. John B. Motley, appointed March 23, 1858. Dem. J. Sterling Morton, appointed July 12, 1858. Dem. A. S. Paddock, appointed May 6, 1861. Rep.
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T. P. Kennard, elected, took seat Feb. 21, 1867. Rep. W. H. James, elected, took seat Jan. 10, 1871. Rep. John J. Gosper, elected, took seat Jan. 13, 1873. Rep. Bruno Tzschuck, elected, took seat Jan. 11, 1875. Rep. S. J. Alexander, elected, took seat Jan. 9, 1879. Rep. E. P. Roggen, elected, took seat Jan. 4, 1883. Rep. Gilbert L. Laws, elected, took seat Jan. 6, 1887. Rep.
AUDITORS.
Chas. B. Smith, appointed March 16, 1855. Dem. Samuel L. Campbell, appointed Aug. 3, 1857. Dem. Wm. E. Moore, appointed June 1, 185S. Dem. Robert C. Jordan, appointed Aug. 2, 1858. Dem. Wm. E. Harvey, appointed Oct. 8, 1861. Rep. John Gillespie, appointed Oet. 10, 1865. Rep. John Gillespie, elected at organization of state government. Rep. Jefferson B. Weston, elected Jan. 13, 1873. Rep. F. W. Liedtkie, elected Jan. 9, 1879. Rep. John Wallichs, appointed to fill vacancy, Nov. 12, 1880. Rep. John Wallichs, elected Nov., 1881. Rep. H. A. Babcock, elected, inaugurated Jan. 8, 1885. Rep. H. A. Babcock, re-elected Nov. 8, 1887. Rep.
TREASURERS.
R. P. Rankin, appointed March 16, 1855. Dem. Wm. W. Wyman, appointed Nov. 6, 1855. Dem. Augustus Kountze, appointed Oct. 8, 1861. Rep. Augustus Kountze, elected state 1867. Rep. James Sweet, elected, inaugurated June 11, 1869. Rep. Henry A. Koenig, elected, inaugurated Jan. 10, 1871. Rep. J. C. McBride, elected, inaugurated Jan. 11, 1875. Rep. Geo. M. Bartlett, elected, inaugurated Jan. 9, 1879. Rep. Phelps D. Sturdevant, elected, inaugurated Jan. 4, 1883. Dem. Chas. H. Willard, elected, inaugurated Jan. 8, 1885. Rep. Chas. H. Willard, re-elected 1887. Rep.
LIBRARIANS.
James S. Izard, appointed March 16, 1855. Dem. H. C. Anderson, appointed Nov. 6, 1855. Dem. John H. Kellom, appointed Aug. 3, 1857. Dem. 18
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Alonzo D. Luce, appointed Nov. 7, 1859. Dem. Robert S. Knox, appointed 1861. Rep. T. P. Kennard, appointed June 22, 1867. Rep. Wm. H. Jones, appointed Jan. 10, 1871. Rep. Guy A. Brown, appointed March 3, 1871. Rep.
ATTORNEY GENERALS.
Champion S. Chase, elected 1867. Rep. Seth Robinson, elected 1869. Rep. Geo. H. Roberts, inaugurated Jan 10, 1871. Rep. . J. R. Webster, inaugurated Jan. 13, 1873. Rep. Geo. H. Roberts, inaugurated Jan. 11, 1875. Rep. C. J. Dilworth, inaugurated Jan. 9, 1879. Rep. Isaac Powers, Jr., inaugurated Jan. 4, 1883. Rep. Wm. Leese, inaugurated Jan. 8, 1885. Rep. Wm. Leese, re-elected 1887. Rep.
SUPERINTENDENTS OF PUBLIC. INSTRUCTION.
Seth W. Beals, elected 1869. Rep. J. M. Mckenzie, elected, inaugurated Jan. 10, 1871. Rep. S. R. Thompson, elected, inaugurated Jan. 4, 1877. Rep. W. W. W. Jones, elected, inaugurated Jan. 6, 1881. Rep. Geo. B. Lane, elected, inaugurated Jan. 6, 1887. Rep. COMMISSIONERS PUBLIC LANDS AND BUILDINGS. F. M. Davis, elected, inaugurated Jan. 4, 1877. Rep. A. G. Kendall, elected, inaugurated Jan. 6, 1881. Rep. Joseph Scott, elected, inaugurated Jan. 8, 1885. Rep. Joseph Scott, re-elected 1887. Rep.
JUDGES OF SUPREME COURT.
CHIEF JUSTICES.
Fenner Furguson, appointed Oct. 12, 1854. Dem. Aug. Hall, appointed March 15, 1858. Dem. Wm. Pitt Kellogg, appointed May 27, 1861. Rep. Wm. Pitt Kellogg, re-appointed May 8, 1865. Rep. Wm. A. Little, appointed 1866. Dem.
O. P. Mason, appointed 1866. Rep. O. P. Mason, elected 1867. Rep. Geo. B. Lake, elected, inaugurated Jan. 16, 1873. Rep.
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Daniel Gantt, elected, inaugurated Jan. 3, 1878 .* Rep. Samuel Maxwell, elected, inaugurated May 29, 1878. Geo. B. Lake, elected, inaugurated Jan. 5, 1882. Rep. Amasa Cobb, elected, inaugurated Jan. 3, 1884. Rep. Samuel Maxwell, elected, inaugurated Jan. 4, 1886. Rep. ASSOCIATE JUSTICES AND JUDGES,
Ed. R. Harden, appointed Dec. 4, 1854. Dem. James Bradley, appointed Oct. 25, 1854. Dem. Sam M. Black, appointed, date not given. Eleazer Wakeley, appointed April 27, 1857. Dem. Joseph Miller, appointed April 9, 1859. Dem. Wm. F. Lockwood, appointed May 16, 1861. Rep. Elmer S. Dundy appointed June 22, 1863. Rep. Geo. B. Lake elected, inaugurated Feb. 21, 1867. Rep. Lorenzo Crounse, elected, inaugurated Feb. 21, 1867. Rep. Daniel Gantt, elected, inaugurated Jan. 16, 1873. Rep. Samuel Maxwell, elected, inaugurated Jan. 16, 1873. Rep. Amasa Cobb, elected, inaugurated May 29, 1878. Rep. Amasa Cobb, elected, inaugurated 1882. Rep. M. B. Reese, elected, inaugurated Jan. 3, 1884. Rep. Samuel Maxwell, elected 1887. Rep.
CLERKS OF SUPREME COURT.
H. C. Anderson, appointed 1856. Chas. L. Salisbury, appointed 1858.
E. B. Chandler, appointed 1859. John H. Kellom, appointed 1861. Wm. Kellogg, Jr., appointed 1865.
Geo. Armstrong, appointed 1867.
Guy A. Brown, appointed 1868.
REPORTERS SUPREME COURT.
J. M. Woolworth, appointed 1870. Lorenzo Crounse, appointed 1873. Guy A. Brown, appointed 1875.
U. S. MARSHALS FOR THE DISTRICT OF NEBRASKA. Mark W. Izard, appointed Oct. 28, 1854. Dem.
* Died in office.
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HISTORY OF SEWARD COUNTY, NEBRASKA.
Eli R. Doyle, appointed April 7, 1855. Dem. Ben. P. Rankin, appointed March 29, 1856. Dem. P. W. Hitchcock, appointed Sept. 19, 1861. Rep. Casper E. Yost, appointed April 1, 1869. Rep. J. T. Hoile, July 1, 1861. Rep. Wm. Dailey, 1870. Rep.
Ellis Bierbower, 1885. Rep.
TERRITORIAL DELEGATES TO CONGRESS.
Napoleon B. Gidding, elected Dec. 12. 1854. Dem. Bird B. Chapman, elected Nov. 6, 1855. Dem. Fenner Furguson, elected Ang. 3, 1857. Dem. Experience Esterbrook, Oct. 11, 1859. Dem. Samnel G. Daily, Oct. 9, 1860. Rep.
Samuel G. Daily, re-elected Oct. 1862. Rep.
Phineas W. Hitchcock, elected Oct. 11, 1864. Rep. John Taffe, elected Oct. 9, 1866. Rep.
REPRESENTATIVES TO CONGRESS.
Lorenzo Crounse, Oct. 8, 1872. Rep.
Frank Welch, Nov. 7, 1876. Rep.
Thos. J. Majors, Nov. 5, 1878. Rep.
E. K. Valentine, Nov. 5, 1878. Rep. A. J. Weaver, March 7, 1883. Rep. James Laird (re-elected 1884 and 1886), first took his seat March 7, 1883. Rep.
G. W. Dorsey (re-elected 1886), March 5, 1885. Rep. Jolın A. McShane, elected Nov., 1886, March 5, 1887. Dem.
U. S. SENATORS.
John M. Thayer, 1867 to '73. T. W. Tipton, 1867 to '75. P. W. Hitchcock, 1871 to '77. Algernon S. Paddock, 1875 to '81. Alvin Saunders, 1877 to '83. C. H. Van Wyck, 1881 to '87. Chas. F. Manderson, 1883 to '89. A. S. Paddock, 1887 to '93.
INDEX.
PAGE "A " Precinct 87, 132
Advocate founded 49
Atchison & Neb. R. R. 61
Agricultural Society 95 37
Arrest of county commissioners.
Atlas founded
42
Assessments of county.
107
Ancient Order of United Workmen
212
Anderson, Lewis.
30, 246
Anderson, Allen S
146
Anderson, Mrs. Sarah F
144 105 117 150
Addition (Cloyd's)
Addition (H., M., and R.'s). 150
Addition Sonth Seward. 153
August frost
18
Antelope. 8, 16, 140
Agricultural College 216
Armory and gymnasium 217
Anderson, R. P.
172
"B" Precinct, its history 87, 113, 142
Bates tragedy 65
Baety, J. N. .24, 41, 147
Bellows, Peter. 21, 23
Bitterness of sectional strife 36, 38, 84, 86
Beginning of county seat embroglio
33 42
Bond proposition, second
43
Bond proposition, third 45
Bond proposition, A. & N.
62 Bond proposition, F., E. & M. V. 69 B. & M., Turns a cold shoulder. 43
B. & M., Swallows the M. P
54 63
B. & M., Swallows the A. & N.
B. & M., Extended to York
54
Becard, Fritz. 57
Blue Valley, Where it never rains 17
Blue River on a wild rampage. 32, 39
Anderson, J. H.
Anderson, James
Bond proposition, first ..
278
INDEX.
PAGE
Brush, Marcus, Elected to legislature.
42
Bridge, First ou Salt creek.
14
Bridge, First on Blue river
27
Bridge at Seward, First.
148
Brown, James A .
119, 129
Boyes, H. L. (his mill).
42, 149
Boyes, Geo.
153
Bugle, Beaver Crossing
188
Boyes, Margaret
236
Boughton, Eliza
238
Boyes, H. L
247
Bartlett, John S
93
Ballard, Mrs. J. H
94
Buffalo, Last killed in connty
140
Buffalo meat.
79
Buffalo hunt
140
Buffalo Bill saved the boys
140
Bible Society, Its organization
79
Beaver Tribune.
84
Ballots or bullets
84
" Blessed are the peacemakers "
85
Blighted R. R. lands.
79
Babson, G., Jr
163, 246
Blade, Blue Valley
49
Betzer, J. H
49, 157, 247
Bachelder, Mrs. L. M
243
Bachelder, John W
246
Bowker murder
66
Between two fires.
34
Brick store, First.
46
Bank, First in Seward.
46
Bottom fell out.
152
Best, Mrs. Thomas (her death).
92
Baily, Miss Agnes.
72
Bowers, W. D ..
247
"C" Precinct. 113
Cadman, John
13, 14, 15
Cadman, probate judge of Lancaster county
38
Calkins, Charles (his cabin).
15
County officers of Seward county.
102
Chambers. John (awful fright)
15
Chambers, Joseph 18
Cassler, Orlando, murder and execution.
59
Camden (old freight road and bridge ).
57
Camden post-office.
33
Camden Mills
33, 134
Crimm, Dr
22
INDEX. 279
PAGE
Clay county (division of it).
14
Cooper, Roger.
35, 237
Cooper, William ..
35
Cooper, R. F
104, 249
County organization.
34
County seat of Lancaster county.
15
County commissioners, First.
34
County clerk, First
35
County board, First meeting.
35
Courtright, Abram.
.44, 234
Courtright, J. B. (fruits)
177
County seat question agitated
36
County seat election, first, second, third ..
36, 44
Comparative statement of wealth and population.
109
Clough, Nathan (murdered).
53
Clough, Warren, (murder trial).
54
Coleman, H. M 55, 80
Coleman, Mrs. Amos 244
Coufer, Rev. G. M ..
57
Church, First in county
191
Church, First in Seward
198
Churches-
Adventist, Seventh Day 189
Amish Mennonite 189
Baptist Missionary
190
Baptist Predestinarian 203
Catholic
191
Congregationalist.
191
Evangelical Friedens.
193
Evangelical Lutheran.
194
Methodist Episcopal
200
Methodist Protestant
196
Presbyterian.
198
United Brethren.
196
Clippings from the Atlas
71
Clippings from the Record.
75 88
Cone, Rev. O. D.
241
Combs, Rev. A. J.
49, 235
Cloyd, W. C. (his addition)
150
Center of county.
43
Colfax, Schuyler (visits Seward).
94
Coal mine.
80
Caught a coon.
82
Chroney, Chas
48
Camden disfranchised
84
Constitution-(vote on same).
82
Corporation election for Seward 154
Clippings from the Reporter
280
INDEX.
PAGE
Corr, Thos.
103, 249
Carns, E. C.
102, 248
Cars reach Seward.
153
Cummins, Dr. H. B.
251
Culver, J. H.
44, 88, 251
Clark, Rev. E. L
33, 103, 243
Clothing of the pioneers
.168, 130
Calico (its price)
168
Cotton cloth (its price)
168
Coroner's jury.
30
Crop estimate of Reporter
92
Crop estimate by Ed. McIntyre
92
Counterfeit money factory
91
Chemical laboratory ..
217
Christian university.
218
Common school buildings of Lincoln and Lancaster county.
218
Court-house for Lancaster county.
220
Callender, A. J
247
Cattle, John, Sen
248
Chapin, I. G.
249
Compton, F. P
249
Cox, W. W
250
" D" precinct. 115
Davis, W. R 24, 41, 148, 154, 157, 252
Davison, J. L
.8, 27, 77,80, 104
Dawson, Jacob
11, 12
Donevan, W. T.
7,10
Dunaway (his death).
29
Dec. 31, 1863 (intensely cold).
17
Desert land.
13
Derby, G.A. 55, 116
Derby, Miss Clara
57
Diary of E. L. Ellis.
185
Diary of Thos. Graham
186
District No. 9 organized
149
Dundy, Judge E. S.
19
Durland, John.
33
Dunaway's (settlement)
108
District court, First in Lancaster county.
19
District court, First in Seward county.
172
De Lamatyr (Hon.) speaks ..
92
Dedication of the U. B. church.
93
Docken, C. L., suicides.
94
Dunigan M. 102, 106, 252
Donaldson, A. W.
252
Donaldson, Mrs. E. D. 238
Dunbaugh, John.
25
INDEX. 281
Duncan, Mrs. E. E.
Dedication
Dust storms.
64, 186
Distribution of state buildings 215
Dunphy, R. E.
102, 252
" E" precinct. 116
Ellis, E. L. 28, 129, 185, 254 Elsworth, F. M 130 40
Efforts to locate capital at Seward.
Extract from an address at old settlers' reunion.
173
Efforts to change the business portions of the city. 153
31 Earned his mileage.
164
Emigration from Seward. 68
Election on new constitution. 82
Election on county seat, First.
36 36
Election on county seat, Second
43
87 Editor's valedictory.
Edwards, J. N 74, 99, 155, 254
Empty sack.
9
Editor's twins.
89
Evans, Elizabeth
150
Exodus of citizens.
64
Energy displayed in securing settlers
34
Elk and elk meat.
16, 140, 185, 186
Entered the first land.
186
Episcopal academy
42, 172
Experiment station.
217
" F "> precinct, its history 117
First homestead. 27
First sermon at Lancaster. 17
First sermon at Seward. 33 First representative in legislature. 31
First births at Lancaster.
18
First births at Seward.
31
First births on town site.
150
First saw-mill and corn burr in Seward county
33
First saw-mill at Seward. 35
First tax levy
128
First store in Seward county
First store in Seward. 41, 147
First store in Lancaster .. 14
First post-office in Seward county. 128, 159
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Electric lights
Election on county seat, Third
Ewing's hotel
Elsworth, F. M.
42
.
282
INDEX.
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First post-office in Seward.
157
First residence in Seward 42, 148
First celebration in Seward.
42
First visit to Lancaster county
7
First visit to " G " precinct
28
Firemen's Association
181
Fifty Lincoln citizens visit Seward
92
Fine stock and breeders
181
Freshet in winter.
32
Fruits of Seward county.
177
Freight road and travel 14, 127
57,201
Fouse, John E. 27,123
France, Geo. B.
76, 78, 105
Fairplay's letter
77
First census of Seward
155
First census of county
109
Finances of Seward. 155
First school in Saline county
77
First school in Seward county
76, 77
First school at Seward.
39, 47, 162
Ford, J. C.
254
Food of pioneers.
169
Fourth of July, 1862
11
Fourth of July, 1868.
41
Fourth of July, 1876.
53
Free hotels.
34
Fletcher, J. M.
254
First Sunday-school at Lancaster. 17
47, 159
First church organized in Seward
49
First hotel in Seward. 41, 148
First marriages in county. 171
171
First frame house in Lancaster county
10
Five hundred Indians attack two men 186
191, 103
Fourteen spokes in the wheel.
218
" G " precinct, its early history 118
Gage county. 13, 14
Gale, R. T. 27, 30,32, 230
Giles, John
23
Game 15
Goehner, J. F
69, 102, 157, 256
Goehner & Wilkins 57
Graham Thomas. 77, 102, 104, 105, 256
G. A. R., Seward Post, its history 204
Folden, Rev. A. J
First Sunday-school at Seward
First marriages in "G " precinct.
French, Rev. H. A.
INDEX. 283
G. A. R., Winslow Post, its history
208
G. A. R., Major Keenan's Post, its history.
208
Good Templars
159
Grand view
28
Goodbrod, Geo.
57
Grasshopper scourge
50
Greeley's advice taken
28
Green (the rebel).
26
Gregory, J. S.
13,
18
Gregory basin
107, 108, 109
Growth of the city.
89 87 79
Gruber, Rev. T. K. 194
256
Grangers, The murderers. 66 92
Grant, Fred, his death.
74
Gerken, Peter, drowned.
215
Government court-house.
219
Gere, Hon. C. H., His paper on Lancaster county.
214
" H" precinct, its history 121
Happy days for settlers
40
Herrick, Widow. 50
Hitchcock, Hon. P. W. 10
57
Hawk pie.
56
Hartman, W. C ..
257
Hospitality of the people. 44
Historic letter, J. A. Brown 129
Historic letter, E. W. Olney 132 Historic letter, Mrs. H. W. Parker. 134
Historic letter, I. M. K. Johnson. 136
Historic letter, F. M. Timblin 142
Historic letter, Mrs. Sarah F. Anderson.
144
Hornburg, Wm. 103, 115, 142, 258
143
Harris, J. H., his enterprises. 150
Harris, Daniel H. 103
Hunters. 16, 79, 140
Hunter's paradise.
16
Huston, S. W. 79
Hagaman, Wm. 236
Humphrey, our first druggist. 42
Hill, Wm. E. 27
Hooker, Miss Eva.
76
Hickman, Wm
113, 103, 257
25
Growth of Seward county
Geographical townships made precincts.
Groveland P. O.
Grain trade of Lincoln.
Harthey, Miss Rossa.
Hauling cord wood to Lincoln.
PAGE
.
284
INDEX.
PAGE
Hickman, J. D.
113
Holt, Isaac.
258
Hazelwood, Rev. J. D.
45
Hazelwood, J. A
257
Honey bee.
69
Hensel, H. C.
183
Home of the Friendless.
216
Half a million in church property.
Hafer, Levi.
121
" I " precinct.
Imlay, David, Sr. .28, 231
Imlay, William.
25,28, 30, 32, 258
Imlay, D. P.
30 30
Ingham, Prof. O. S. (his somersault).
85
Increase of settlement.
76
Impeachment of county clerk.
37
Incorporation of Seward. 87, 154
155
Injunction in the M. P. bond matter
86
Injunction in the A. & N. bond matter. 63, 91
149
Indian anecdotes. 11,
15
Indian scares
15, 19,140, 144
Ingham's eloquence.
89
Industrial Hall.
217
" J " Precinct
122
Jones, Joseph 116
Jones, Claudius
.46, 131, 260
Jones, Lord
128
Jackson avenue
150
Jones caricatured. 62
149
Johnson, Rev. E. W
117, 259
Johnson, Jesse R
27, 138
Johnson, I. M. K
136, 140
Johnson, James 128
242
Johnson, F. S.
70
" Jonah can't swallow the whale "
Langdon, Milton 234
Langdon, Mrs. Anne 235
. Langdon, John 260
Lake, Judge 172
Langworthy, Mrs. S. C. 163
Lincoln city compared with other capitals 214
Lincoln, "the fiat city" 214
220
258
Imlay, Joseph
Incorporation of Seward as a city
" I hangs mine self," (a story).
Johns, L. G.
INDEX. 285
Lindsay, Mrs. Adeline
Lange, Alex.
261
Leese, Wm.
261, 274
Leger, L. J.
261
Lowley, Geo
261
" M " Precinct
124
Masonic Fraternity
209
Mason, Judge O. P
10
Mason, Joel.
8
McIntyre's report to B. & M.
92
Maine, Judge J. D
9, 37, 104, 132
Manley. Samnel.
149, 237
Midland road completed.
46
" Me good Iangian "
23 10
Morton, J. Sterling.
Men who helped make Seward county
246
Mohawk lumber yard.
153
Marquett, T. M.
19
M. E. church founded
49
Mckesson, Rev. Dr.
McKinley and Morton
Missouri rebels.
Moffitt, Lewis
Morgan. Daniel.
33
Milford Mills (built)
35
Milford newspapers
183
Metz was drowned
67
Moving to homestead.
30
McNall (his death)
93
McCandlish, Rev.
79
Money order office at Seward.
158
Money order office at Milford
80
Majority against bonds
84
Majority for bonds
86 85
Mass meeting in Seward to condemn frand.
Mortimer's letters
87
McKillip, D. C.
87 87
Mayor, first of Seward
155
Mc Intyre, Edmund.
96, 97, 98, 155, 156, 262
Miller, Rev. Dr. W. G.
262
Merriam, S. G.
45
Merriam, Geo. A 172, 262
Morton, Francis.
264
Morris, William. 239
Mitchel, Rev. J. E
240
PAGE 233
McPherson, M. R.
33 27 18 32 25
Milford founded.
286
INDEX.
PAGE
Mothers and wives of pioneers
166
Millspauglı, Daniel .. 27
Mass meetings at Camden.
81, 84
Moffit, Leroy (his death)
74
McKay, Geo. C.
114
Morris keyless lock factory
164
McLean, Rev. T. L.
202
Milford churches. 191, 202
Manufacturing in Lincoln.
219
Morehead, Jas.
263
Morey, Rev. G. M
263
"N " Precinct
125
Nebraskan founded
183
" Never rains on Blue river"
17
Norval, Judge T. L.
95, 102, 130, 155, 172, 265
Norval, R. S.
89, 130, 155, 265
Newjahr, Henry (his death)
93
Nichols, Ross
124
Nicholsville
80
Nelden post-office
77
Notable workers for Milford
44
Nine spokes in the wheel
218
Neihardt, I. D.
264
"O " Precinct, its history
126
Oak Groves. 28, 37, 130, 132
Olney, John
38
Olney, E. W 105, 132
15
Old log school-house 39, 47, 148, 162
170
Odd Fellows, Seward Lodge 212
211
Old state-house
215
Oldest man in Seward county
253
Old settlers' reunions. 172
164
One hundred trains per day. 220
220
" P " precinct, its history 127
Parker, H. W.
13, 33, 80
Parker, H. W., defeated.
42
Patrick murder. 67
Peckham, Darwin. 9
Peat deposits. 76
Possibilities of Seward as a manufacturing city 161
Pound, Judge S. B. '38
Omaha Indians
Our people, general characteristics
Odd Fellows, Utica Lodge.
Oat meal mill
Organization of Lancaster county.
INDEX. 287
Politics of Seward county.
PAGE 101
Prairie fires
12, 186
Phinney, Rev. C. E.
57, 265
Post-office and mails
157
Peddler's dilemma (a story)
149
Precincts changed. 82, 85, 86, 87
Pleasant Dale P. O.
79
Presson, Rev. J. H.
266
Payne, Steven 240
8
Pemberton (his crime). 20
148
Probate court record.
171
Prairie breaking 75, 119
Perkins, Mrs., sues the saloons.
90
Pingree, Mrs. Nettie M.
174
Penitentiary
215
Political history of Lancaster county
220
Rapid development of county 41, 46, 76
Ragan, O. C
56
Roberts, John, Sen.
35, 75, 151, 266
Roberts, J. N., Jr.
33, 267
Roberts, Jasper.
240
Reynolds, Job T
27
Record, Blue Valley, founded
45
Reed, Wm. H.
3, 242 ,
Record, its salutatory
77
Record, its valedictory
87
Reed, Roland.
239
Reporter founded .. 48
Railroads of Lincoln
218
Skinner, Rev. T. N
245
Salt Basin
7,8
Samson, Richard
33
Sampson, J. C
35
Saunders, Gov.
11
Scott, John.
28
Sweet music.
23
Seward county as it is now
109
Storm of indignation.
37
Seward as we see it in 1888
163
Shirley's ranch
9
Shafer, E. B.
35
Seward schools and names of first scholars.
47
Seward schools, history of 162
Seward's early history and growth
147
-
Persuaders'
Public well
Schamp, Peter
288
INDEX.
PAGE
Seward surveyed
41
Seward out-generaled 42
Skillman, Thomas.
268
Stephenson, Samuel
42
Standard, Thos. 56
Serpent's fall (story)
115
Struggle to secure settlers
34
Sufferings of the pioneers
40
Skaigs, Rev., first M. E. minister.
49
School moneys paid out in 1871
78
School moneys paid out in 1887
181
Snow storms
68, 179
Stock feeders
180
Strang, A. L.
148
Shattuck, Etta
180
Smallpox
36, 67
Staplehust founded . 114
Stephens, Jeff (his death)
80
Seward liars
81
Sales of the Reporter.
48, 49
Stop the reaper !
86
Special papers-
Agricultural Society (its history)
95
Drainage and Water Courses. 99
County Officers 102
Assessments from 1865 to 1887
107
Politics of the County
101
Census Tables
108
Comparative Tables of Wealth and Population
109
Temperance Work 159
Seward Sick. 64
272
Wilderness Home in Childhood.
174
Scenes in justice court
18
Simmons, F. G.
49, 267
Stanwood, Mrs. Mary
237
Spear, E. M.
242
South Seward.
153
Schick sold the bonds.
90
School moneys appropriated.
.78, 86, 87, 181
Shooting of McIntosh.
90
Squaws carry the corn
186
Smith, Chas. L ..
183
Spear, Mrs. E. M.
88, 163
Street railways of Lincoln 220
Stock yards. 219
Street paving.
220
Snodgrass, Mrs. Jane.
244
State and Territorial Officers.
INDEX. 289
PAGE
Town painted red.
149
Tramp to Lincoln in the dark
38
Tributes to the memory of the dead. 230
Troup " A," Neb. National Guards. 183
Tisdale, Thomas. 83.125
Tisdale, Mrs. Thomas (her death)
93
Thompson, W. J 27, 83,125 True, Gen. J. M. 203 244
Towner, Rev. Abram.
88
Two B. & M. R. R's.
63
Trying to carry a buck deer
186
Tribute to the wives and mothers of the pioneers
166
Township organization.
69
Timothy and clover.
69
Trustees, First, of Seward.
154
Telegraph completed to Seward.
74
Twenty school-houses.
79
Twenty-five stations
219
Tile works
219
Three millions in improvements
220
True, Gen. J. M.
268
Union Pacific R. R. located 12
24
Utica founded. 54
35
Utica street fight. 90
269
University of Nebraska. 215
Utica Sun 111
Vifqnain, Col.
81,83, 127
Visiting in old times. 169
Value of farms in Lancaster county 218
War among the newspapers. 4×
Wallingford, Richard. 8, 10
Wallingford, A. J. 8, 27, 134
Wallick, Mrs. Abram 234
Whipping the oxen 21
Williams, O. T. B. 42,
104
Winter of 1863-4.
17
Winter of Desolation 39
Well, first in Seward 148
West, Thomas 25, 33, 136
West, James. 139
West, Alexander. 139
West's mill, built.
33
19
Union restored, its effect on Nebraska.
Unorganized territory under control of Seward county
Unitt Phillip.
Tishne, Joel (his brick store).
290
INDEX.
PAGE.
Wind-mill, first in the county
148
Wortendyke, Henry 44, 104, 270
Wrangle with county clerk
37
Webbeke, Lena
180
Welty, Bessie (killed).
92
Wingfield, E. W. (his death)
93
Walker Robert (his death
93
Wendall, Ira (his death)
94
Woodward, Dr. J. H.
80, 269
Walker, Dr. Leland.
41, 43, 154
Wright, C. J.
102, 106, 270
Webb, Rev. J. N.
269
Walker, Mrs. Elsie T.
232
Wooley, Stites.
31,119, 236
Windsor house.
64, 164
Wesleyan university
217
West Lincoln.
219
Wholesale houses ..
219
W. C. T. U.
212
Young. Rev. J. M.
11, 12, 14,17, 230
Zimmerer, John
271
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