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HISTORY
OF
PUTNAM COUNTY OHIO
ITS PEOPLE, INDUSTRIES AND INSTITUTIONS
By GEORGE D. KINDER 1
With Biographical Sketches of Representative Citizens and Genealogical Records of Many of the Old Families
ILLUSTRATED
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UNIVERSITY
HI KARY
DEDICATION.
To the dear, departed ones, whose busy hands changed the giant for- ests into fertile fields; whose love of home established the hearthstones, the tender ties of which yet bind together the heartstrings of the native born; whose patriotism gave the best of their lives and substance for the defense of their country ; whose graves make sacred the soil their feet so often trod.
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EDITOR'S FOREWORD
In writing the history of a county, the local historian is confined to a relatively small unit and is not expected to go outside of the limits of the county only in so far as to make explanatory the relation of the county to contiguous counties or to the state at large. The historian is also handi- capped by all the tradition which is handed down through succeeding genera- tions, traditions with little or no historical background and bordering on the romantic. While tradition is often connected with history, it does not often carry with it the substratum of fact which should characterize real historical narrative. Personal feelings and quixotic whims find expression in the tales of our forbears and are repeated so often that they are finally accepted as the truth. The purpose of the author of this history is to separate fiction from fact ; to present in a simple and succinct manner those facts which will show the place of Putnam county among its sister counties in the state; to preserve for future generations the story of the privations and hardships which con- fronted our good forefathers four score years ago.
The writer, many years ago, had collected a lot of mis-information as to the early events of this part of the state, and especially to that part now comprehended within Putnam county. This supposed historical material was submitted to a pioneer of the county, a man who was in every way quali- fied to pass. on its truthfulness. To my great surprise, he informed the writer that in most instances the supposed facts were nothing more than romantic tales, interesting, but with no basis of truth. Thus the author of this history was deprived of what he had considered a large amount of valu- able historical data, but he is to be congratulated in discovering the difficulty of getting exact historical information. This history is an attempt to pre- sent the real truth about the growth of the county, and every event which would not stand the historical test has been discarded. Thus, many tales of romance are necessarily omitted ; many supposed facts have been found to be without the semblance of truth, and hence find no place in this volume.
This history seeks to give such a review of the origin and development of the county as will make it possible for our children and our children's children to appreciate the lives and labors of those who have made this county
what it is today. We are proud of our towns, our broad, cultivated fields, our schools and churches, our beautiful homes. We take a pardonable pride in living in a county where peace and harmony dwell, where the people enjoy those blessings vouchsafed to them by the laws of an indulgent nation.
In order that the present generation may breathe the same spirit which animated the pioneers of this county, it is necessary to go back to the time when the Indian roamed this part of the state; when the beaver plied his trade, unmolested by the white man ; when the uncut forest and undrained swamps presented more terrors than the wild inhabitants thereof. It will be neces- sary to tell of the time when France had control of this territory and of the time when England drove the French from this country. The Revolutionary War is a part of the history of Putnam county and it comes in for a share of attention; the War of 1812 is still closer allied with the history of the county and it is briefly noticed.
We have tried to recite these facts so that our coming generations may become familiar with them and thereby have a clearer understanding of the sterling men and women who have preceded them. May this presentation imbue us with a greater love for our county, our state and our nation, and may we highly resolve that we will strive to do our share toward making Putnam county the best county in the state. With this introduction, we submit that which follows.
THE EDITOR.
PREFACE
All life and achievement is evolution; present wisdom comes from past experience, and present commercial prosperity has come only from past exer- tion and suffering. The deeds and motives of the men who have gone before have been instrumental in shaping the destinies of later communities and state. The development of a new country was at once a task and a privi- lege. It required great courage, sacrifice and privation. Compare the pres- ent conditions of the people of Putnam county, Ohio, with what they were one hundred years ago. From a trackless wilderness and virgin land, it has come to be a center of prosperity and civilization, with millions of wealth, systems of railways, grand educational institutions, splendid indus- tries and immense agricultural and mineral productions. Can any think- ing person be insensible to the fascination of the study which discloses the aspirations and efforts of the early pioneers who so strongly laid the founda- tion upon which has been reared the magnificent prosperity of later days? To perpetuate the story of these people and to trace and record the social, polit- ical and industrial progress of the community from its first inception is the function of the local historian. A sincere purpose to preserve facts and per- sonal memoirs that are deserving of perpetuation, and which unite the pres- ent to the past, is the motive for the present publication. A specially valuable and interesting department is that one devoted to the sketches of representa- tive citizens of this county whose records deserve preservation because of their worth, effort and accomplishment. The publishers desire to extend their thanks to the gentlemen who have so faithfully labored to this end. Thanks are also due to the citizens of Putnam county for the uniform kind- ness with which they have regarded this undertaking, and for their many services rendered in the gaining of necessary information.
In placing the "History of Putnam County, Ohio," before the citizens, the publishers can conscientiously claim that they have carried out the plan as outlined in the prospectus. Every biographical sketch in the work has been submitted to the party interested, for correction, and therefore any error of fact, if there be any, is solely due to the person for whom the sketch was prepared. Confident that our effort to please will fully meet the ap- probation of the public, we are,
Respectfully, THE PUBLISHERS.
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CONTENTS
CHAPTER I-RELATED STATE HISTORY
First White Men in Northwest Territory-English and French Claims- Three Successive Sovereign Flags Over Present Ohio Territory-Passing of the Indians-Battle of Fallen Timbers-Northwest Territory-Ohio, the First Northwest State-Early Settlements-Activities of the Traders- French and Indian War-Pontiac's Conspiracy-Northwest Territory and Quebec Act-Revolutionary Period-George Rogers Clark and His Cam- paign-First Surveys and Early Settlers-Ordinance of 1787-First Stage of Government Under the Ordinance-Second Stage-Organization of the Northwest Territory-Representative Stage of Government-First Terri- torial Legislation-Division of 1800-Census of 1800-Symmes Purchase and Other Early Settlements-County Organization-Indian Wars-Formation of a New State-Date of Ohio's Admission to the Union-Capitals of North- west Territory and of Ohio-Constitutional History of Ohio-Military Rec- ord-Land Grants-Military Lands-Refugee Tract-Road Lands-Canal Grants-Zane Sections-Ministerial Lands-School Sections-Ohio Politics -Boundary Lines-Organization of Counties and Early Events.
CHAPTER II-TOPOGRAPHY AND GEOLOGY 81 Surface Features of the Land-Soil Formation-Moraines-Streams of the County-Mineral Resources of the County-Tests for Oil and Gas.
CHAPTER III-INDIANS IN PUTNAM COUNTY. 85 Indian Mounds-Their Contents-Theories as to Their Origin-Artifacts and Relics-First Ownership of the Land and Occupancy by the Indians- The Ottawa Reservation-Deportation of the Indians-Pe-ton-i-quet-The Tauwas Indian Village-Treatment by the Government-Ancient Burial Places in Putnam County-Ft. Jennings-A Bit of Squaw Justice-A Tough Citizen-The "Light House"-Indian Sugar Camps.
CHAPTER IV-EARLY SETTLERS OF PUTNAM COUNTY. 98 First White Family-Settlers During the Years 1825-34-The German-Swiss Settlement-Hardships of the Pioneers-Pioneer Honeymoons-The Men- nonites.
CHAPTER V-COUNTY ORGANIZATION 103 Indian Cessions Comprising Putnam County Territory-Legislative Act Creating the County-Destruction of Early County Records-Organization of the County-Location of County Seat-First Court House and Jail-
CONTENTS.
Changes in County Area-Township Organization-County Officials-Clerks of Court-Auditors-Recorders-Treasurers-Sheriffs-Coroners-Surveyors -Prosecuting Attorneys-Probate Judges-County Commissioners-Repre- sentatives in Congress-Representatives in State Legislature-State Sen- ators-County Infirmary-Tax Commissioners.
CHAPTER VI-TOWNSHIP SETTLEMENT AND ORGANIZATION 115 Blanchard Township-Gilboa-Mcculloughville - Livingston - Greensburg Township-Jackson Township-Jennings Township-Ft. Jennings-Rush- more-Liberty Township-West Leipsic-Monroe Township-Hartsburg- Wisterman-Monterey Township-Ottoville-Ottawa Township-Ottawa- Glandorf - Brickner - Palmer Township-Miller City-Kieferville-North Creek-Hector-Perry Township-Franconia-Dupont-Cascade-Cloverdale -Pleasant Township-Columbus Grove-Riley Township-Pandora-Web- ster-Sugar Creek Township-Vaughnsville-Rimer-Jones City-Union Township - Kalida - Van Buren Township - Leipsic-Belmore-Pitzer- Ward.
CHAPTER VII-HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATION 168 Early Navigation of the Streams-Marketing Facilities-Completion of the Canal-Advent of the Railroads-Railroad Mileage and Valuation-Tele- phone Statistics.
CHAPTER VIII-CHURCHES OF PUTNAM COUNTY. 172 Methodist Episcopal Churches-Presbyterian Churches-Congregational Church-United Brethren Churches-Christian Churches-Mt. Zion Church -Lutheran Church-Church of the Brethren (Dunkard)-Township Churches -Catholic Churches.
CHAPTER IX-NEWSPAPERS OF PUTNAM COUNTY 196 But Few Daily Papers Before the War-Difficulties of Early Publishers and the Character of the Papers-Brief Mention of the Various Newspapers Which Have Existed in the County.
CHAPTER X-BANKS AND BANKING. 204 Banks at Ottawa, Continental, Belmore, Leipsic, Columbus Grove, Kalida, Pandora, Ottoville-Building and Loan and Insurance Companies.
CHAPTER XI-SECRET SOCIETIES, FRATERNITIES AND CLUBS 212 Free and Accepted Masons, and Its Auxiliary Organizations-Independent Order of Odd Fellows-Knights of the Maccabees-National Union- Knights of Columbus-Catholic Knights of Ohio-The Research Club- Kappa Phi Delta-Putnam Club-Catholic Ladies of Columbia-The Cen- tennial Club-The Study Club-Federation of Clubs-Woman's Christian Temperance Union.
CHAPTER XII-THE MEDICAL PROFESSION 224 Efficiency of the Early Physicians-Their Difficulties and Hardships-List of the Doctors Who Have and Are Now Practicing in Putnam County.
CONTENTS.
CHAPTER XIII-COURTS AND LAWYERS.
226
First Term of Court in Putnam County-First Appointees-Tavern Licenses -First Grand Jury-First Case in County Court-Attorneys of the County -Associates Judges-Common Pleas Judges-Circuit Court Judges.
CHAPTER XIV-PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF PUTNAM COUNTY 231 A Marked Change in the System of Education in Putnam County-The Old and Present Systems-Directory of Present Supervision Districts-Colum- bus Grove Schools-Vaughnsville High School-Crawfis College-Leipsic High School-Pandora High School-Ottawa High School-County Spelling Contest. .
CHAPTER XV-MILITARY RECORD OF PUTNAM COUNTY 246 Civil-war Enlistments from the Various Townships-Putnam County Offi- cers in the Civil War-Gen. Americus V. Rice-Thrifty Soldiers-Soldier Relief-A Civil-war Election-Voters of 1847-Militia Days-Ohio National Guard-Grand Army of the Republic-Soldiers' Monument-Soldiers of the Revolution and of the War of 1812.
CHAPTER XVI-SIDELIGHTS ON PUTNAM COUNTY HISTORY 262 Business and Professional Interests of Putnam County in 1870-The Story of Johnny Appleseed-Early Taverns-An Early Distillery-County Ex- penses in 1849-Kalida Market in 1847-Cholera at Gilboa in 1852-Early Liquor Violations-An Early Postmaster of Gilboa-A Kalida Rat-trap- The Wolf-scalp Industry-The First School on the Reservation-Selecting Postmasters in 1845-Iron Bridges of Putnam County-Early Debating Societies-A Wonderful Rail Fence-Colored People in Putnam County- The First Deed Recorded in the County-Saloons in Putnam County-The Greatest Flood of Ottawa-Political History of Putnam County-Dewey Celebration-Population Statistics-Highway Statistics.
BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD
281
HISTORICAL INDEX
A
Adams County
61
Admission of Ohio as a State 46
Allen County
61
Alumni of Ottawa High School
241
Ancient Burial Places
91
Appleseed, Johnny
265
Area of County, Changes in.
105
Armory
257
Artifacts and Relics, Indian 87
Ashland County
61
Ashtabula County
61
Associate Judges
229
Athens County
61
Attorneys
228, 230
Auditors, County
107
Auglaize County
61
Avis
119
B
Banks and Banking
204
Battle of Fallen Timbers.
34, 44
Belmont County
62
Belmore-
Additions to
166
Banks
205, 207
Business Interests, 1870 262
Education
233
Officers, First
166
Officers, Present
167
Physicians
225
Platting of
166
Population
278
Blanchard
183, 213
Blanchard River
82
Blanchard Township-
Area
106, 115
Churches
185
Education in
233, 236
Election, First
115
Blanchard Township- -
First Events
116
Officers, First
115
Officers, Present
116
Organization of
106,
115
Population
277
Records, Early, Destroyed 115
Settlers, First
115
Soldiers
247
Boundary Lines, State
50
Brickner
142, 193
Bridges of Putnam County
271
Brown County
62
Building and Loan Association 210
Burial Places, Ancient 91
Business Interests, 1870
262
Butler County
62
C
Canal, Completion of
168
Canal Grants
56
Capitals of Northwest Territory
and of Ohio
47
Carroll County
62
Cascade
148,
180
Catholic Churches
186
Catholic Knights of Ohio 216
Catholic Ladies of Columbia 218
Census of 1800
41
Centennial Club
219
Center Point Agricultural Society 159
Champaign County
62
Cholera Epidemic
268
Christian Churches
180
Church of the Brethren
183
Churches
172
Churches in the Townships
184
Circuit Court Judges
229
Civil War Election
265
Civil War Record
246
HISTORICAL INDEX.
Claims to Territory 33
Clark County 62
Clerks of Court 107
Clermont County 63
Clinton County
63
Cloverdale-
Churches
174,
194
Education
233
Incorporation of
148
Industries, Early
148
148
Officers, Present
149
Physicians
225
Platting of
148
Population
278
Settlers, First
148
Clubs
217
272
Columbiana County 63
Columbus Grove-
Attorneys
229, 230
Banks
206, 209, 211
Buildings, First
150
Business Directory
151
Business Interests, 1870. 262
Churches
172, 177, 179
Education
234
Industries, First
150
Lodges
213, 215
Newspapers
201
Officers, First
150
Officers, Present
151
Physicians
225
Population
278
Settlers, Early
151
Shipments
152
Soldiers' Monument
261
Survey of
150
Commissioners, County 110
Common Pleas Judges 229
Company M, National Guard 257
Congregational Church
178
Congress Lands
55
Congressmen
111
Connecticut Reserve
53
Constitutional Conventions 48
Constitutional History
48
Continental-
Additions to
126
Attorneys
229, 230
Continental-
Banks
205
Business Enterprise 126
Churches
174, 179, 183
Education
234
Improvements 126
Incorporation of 126
Industries
126
Naming of
126
Newspaper
202
Officers, First
126
Officers, Present
127
Physicians
225
126
Population
278
Coroners
109
63
Counties Organized Before 1799. 40
County Commissioners
110
County Expenses, 1849 267
County Infirmary
113
County Officials
106
County Organizations
43
County Organization
103
County Seat Located 104
County Seat Removal
104
County Spelling Contest
245
County, Early Sessions of
226
Court, First Case in.
227
Court House History.
104, 136, 161
Courts
226
Crawfis College
236
Crawford County 64
Creation of Putnam County. 103
Croswell
120
Cuba
120
Cuyahoga County
63
D
Darke County
64
Date of Ohio's Admission
46
Debating Societies, Early
272
Deed, First Recorded in County
273
Defiance County
64
Delaware County 64
Deportation of the Indians.
94
Destruction of County Records
103
Dewey Celebration
277
Distillery, Early
267
Coshocton County
Colored People
Platted
Officers, First
HISTORICAL INDEX.
Division of 1800. 41
Dohrman's Grant 55
Dornington 120
Dunkard Church
183
Dupont-
Churches 175
Decline 147
Education
233
Growth of
147
Industries
147
Lodges 214
Name
147
Officers, Present
148
Physicians
225
Population
278
E
Early Debating Societies 272
Early Settlers of Putnam County _. 98
Early Taverns
226, 266
Educational History
231
Elm Center
124
English Claims
34
Enlistments from Putnam County. 246
Erie County
64
F
Fairfield County 65
Fallen Timbers, Battle of 34, 44
Fayette County 65
Federation of Clubs
223
First Northwest Territorial Legis- lature 40
First Territorial Surveys
37
Flood, Great, at Ottawa 274
Ft. Jennings-
Business Interests, 1870. 263
Churches
191
Education
233
Improvements
123
Incorporation
122
Officers 123
Physicians
225
Platting
122
Population
277
Settlement
122
Ft. Jennings Stockade
94
Fourth of July Celebration
277
Franconia 147, 225
Franklin County 65
Fraternal History 212
Free and Accepted Masons. 212
French and Indian War. 35
French Grant 52
French Settlement 34
French Traders
33
Fulton County
65
G
Gallia County
66
Gas and Oil, Tests for 84
Geauga County
66
German-Swiss Settlement
99
Gilboa-
Business Interests, 1870 263
Business Interests, Present
118
· Cholera Epidemic
268, 117
Churches
173
Education
233
Incorporation
117
Laid out
117
Lodges
214
Officers, Present
118
Physicians
225
Population
277
Postmaster, An Early
268
Taverns, Early
266
Glandorf-
Building and Loan Association. 210
Business Interests 142
Business Interests, 1870
263
Churches
192
Education
233
Founder of
141
Incorporation
142
Industries, Early
141
Insurance Association 208
Laying Out of
141
Officers, First
142
Officers, Present
142
Physicians
225
Pioneers of
141
Population
278
Survey of
142
Governors of Ohio
58
Grand Army of the Republic.
258
Grand Jury, First
227
HISTORICAL INDEX.
Grants, Land 52
Greene County 66
Greensburg Township-
Area 106, 119
Churches 185
Education
233
Farms
119
Officers
120
Organization of 106
Population 277
Settlement
119
Soil
119
Soldiers
247
Greenville, Treaty of
45
Guernsey County
66
H
Hamilton County 66
Hancock County 67
Hardin County 67
Hardships of Pioneers. 100
Harmar, Gen. Joseph.
44
Harrison County
67
Hartsburg
125
Hector 145.
Henry County 67
Highland County
68
Highway Statistics
278
Hog Creek
82
Holmes County
68
Huntstown
121
Huron County
68
I
Independent Order of Odd Fellows_ 213
Indian Burying Grounds 91
Indian Mounds 85
Indian Occupancy 88
Indian Relics
87
Indian Treaties
88
Indian Wars 44
Indians in Putnam County
85
Infirmary, County
113
Insurance Associations
208
J
Jackson County
68
Jackson Township-
Area
106, 120
Churches 186
Education 233
Location
120
120
Organization of 106
Population 277
Records Destroyed 120
Settlement
120
Jail History
104, 136
Jefferson County
Jennings Township-
Area
106, 121
Churches
185
Education
233
Distillery
267
Officials, Present 122
Organization of 106, 121
Population 277
Settlement
121
Soldiers
248
Taverns, Early 227
Johnny Appleseed
Jones City
158
Judges, Associate 229
Judges of Circuit Court 229
Judges of Common Pleas Court. 229
Judges of Probate Court
110
Jury, Grand, the First
227
K
Kalida-
Attorneys 228, 230
Banks
206
Business Interests
161
Business Interests, 1870. 263
Churches
175, 189
County Seat 160
Court House
161
Court, Sessions of 227
Education
233
Fires 161
First Events 160
Incorporation of
161
Location 104
Market in 1847.
267
Newspapers
198
Officers, Present
161
265
68
Officers, Present
HISTORICAL INDEX.
Kalida-
Physicians
224
Population
278
Postoffice in 1845.
271
Survey of
160
Taverns, Early
226
Kappa Phi Delta
217
Kieferville
144
Knights of Columbus
216
Knights of the Maccabees.
216
Knox County
69
L
Lake County
71
Land Grants of Ohio 52
Lawrence County
71
Lawyers
228, 230
Legislative Act
Creating Putnam
County
103
Legislature, First Northwest Terri-
torial
40
Leipsic-
Attorneys
230
Banks
206
Buckeye Stave Co.
165
Business Interests, 1870. 263
Churches
173, 176, 188
Education
234, 237
Growth of
163
Incorporation
163
Industries, Early
164
Lodges
214
Newspapers
201
Officers, Present 164
Physicians
225
Platting of
163
Population
278
Settlers, Early
163
Temco Motor Co.
164
Liberty Township-
Area 106
Churches 184
Drainage
123
Education
233
Election, First
123
Officers, Present
124
Organization of
106, 123
Population
277
Settlement
123
Liberty Township-
Soldiers
248
Swamps
123
Licking County
70
"Light House," the
96
Limestone Deposits
83
Liquor Violations
268
Livingston
118
Location of County Seat.
104
Lodges
212
Logan County 70
Lorain County 70
Losantville
43
Lucas County
69
Lutheran Church
183
Mc
Mcculloughville
118
M
Madison County
71
Mahoning County
72
Marice City
126
Marion County
72
Market Prices, 1847
Marketing Facilities, Early. 168
Masonic Order
212
Maumee Road Lands
55
Medary
124
Medical Profession
224
Medina County
72
Meigs County
72
Mennonites
102
Mercer County
72
Methodist Episcopal Churches.
172
Miami County
72
Mileage of Railroads
170
Military
Officers
from
Putnam
County
252
Military Record of County 246
Military Record, State
50
Militia Days
256
Miller City --
Churches 190
Education
233
Incorporation of
144
Industries
144
HISTORICAL INDEX.
Miller City-
Officers, Present 144
Physicians
225
Platting of
143
Population
278
Soil Fertility
143
Mineral Resources
83
Ministerial Lands
56
Missionaries, Early
33
Monroe County
73
Monroe Township-
Area
106
Churches
182
Education
233
Election, First
125
Officers, Present
125
Organization of
106
Population
277
Settlement
125
Soldiers
249
Monterey Township-
Area
106
Churches
181, 186
Education
233
Election, First
127
Officers, First
127
Officers, Present
128
Organization of
106
Population
278
Settlement
127
Soldiers
249
Montgomery County
73
Montgomeryville
166
Moraines 81
Moravian Grant 55
Morgan County
73
Morrow County
73
Mt. Zion Church
182
Muntana
121
Muskingum County
73
N
National Guard
257
National Union 216
New Cleveland
142, 193
Newspapers of Putnam County
196
Noble County
74
North Creek
144, 194
Northwest Territorial Legislature,
First
40
Northwest Territory
33, 36
0
Odd Fellows
213
Ohio Admitted as a State.
46
Ohio Land .Company Purchase
52
Ohio-National Guard
257
Ohio, Natural Features 60
Ohio- Politics
57
Ohio, Situation of
60
Ohio, Streams and Lakes 60
Oil and Gas Tests
84
Ordinance of 1787.
37
Organization of Counties
61
Organization of the County
103, 104
Origin of Indian Mounds
86
Ottawa-
Armory
257
Attorneys
228, 230
Banks
204, 207
Beet Sugar Factory.
138
Business Interests, 1870. 264
Business Interests, Present.
137
Churches
135, 175, 186
Clubs
217
Court House
136
Dewey Celebration
277
Education
135, 234, 240
Finances, City
140
Fire Department
136
First Settlers
133
Floods
274
Fourth of July, 1876 277
Growth, Early
134
High School Alumni. 241
Indian Occupancy
133
Industries
137
Lodges
212, 216, 258
Merchants, First
134
National Guard
257
Newspapers
200
Officers, Present
140
Officers, Salaries of
141
Physicians
224
Population
278
Postmasters
140
Postoffice
134
HISTORICAL INDEX.
Ottawa-
Public Buildings 136
Railroad, Coming of 134
Settlement
133
Sugar - Factory
138
Taverns, Early
134
Waterworks
136
Ottawa County 74
Ottawa Reservation
88, 93
Ottawa River
82
Ottawa Township --
Area 106
Churches 185
Education
132, 233
Officers, First
131
Officers, Present 132
Organization of
106, 131
Population
278
Settlement
131
Soldiers
249
Taverns
132
Ottoville --
Banks 207
Business Directory 130
Business Interests, 1870.
264
Churches
187
Education
233
Fire Department 129
Light and Power Company. 129
Mutual Aid Association 211
Newspaper 202
Officers, First 128
Officers, Present
129
Physicians
225
Platted
128
Population
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