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1829. January 1-John Minnear and Jane McKee, by John Francis, J. P. January 1-Richard Hemry and Barbara Jackson, by D. Henry, J. P. January 8-Thomas Hubble and Mary Harrison, by Joel Franke- berger, J. P. January 8-Robert G. Sturgeon and Rosanna Marshall, by James Coe, M. G. January 18-James Davis and Jane Mccullough, by James Lenox, J. P. January 26-John McCullough and Eleanor Marshall, by Joseph Steinberger, J. P. February 18-John Valentine and Rebecca Kinkinnon, by Solomon Mckinney. February 19-Hiram Young and Charity Clauson, by John Francis, J. P. March 17-George Butte and Lucinda Mann, by John Miller, J. P. March 18-George H. Ward and Mary Robinson, by John Miller, J. P. March 19-Wm. Hawkins and Nancy Williams, by J. Kinkinnon, E. C. C. March 22- Benjamin Keneese and Catharine Mellinger, by Joseph Steinberger. April 7-John LeFevre and Margaret Stout, by R. M. Cannon, J. P. April 11-Samuel Butt and Leah Hathaway, by John Miller, J. P. April 14-Jesse Jackson and Susanna Jones, by John McClure, J. P. April 29-Wm. Skillen and Fannie Cromer, by E. Hathaway, J. P. April 23-Henry Levally and Mary Funks, by Jonathan Nichols, J. P. May 30-Levi Houston and Permelia Cassel, by Wm. Wright, J. P. May 30-David Coon and Mary Bush, by James' Lenox. June 9- Richard W. Valentine and Ann Eliza Cecil, by David Clark, M. G. June 11-Alexander Beers and Margaret Sargent, by D. Henry, J. P. July 12-Solomon LeFevre and Sally Stout, by Joel Frankeberger, J. P. July 15-James Houston and Desdemona Sample, by William Wright, J. P. July 16-Robert Graham and Polly Burditt, by Joel Frankeberger, J. P. September 24-Milton Keyser and Silence B. Ells- worth, by John Furrow, M. G. October 6-Joseph Hamilton and Mary Gamble, by W. H. Roper, M. G. October 8-John Hetzler and Marga- ret Redinbaugh, by J. W. Valentine, J. P. October 8-J. R. Ellsworth and Mary Parke, by John Furrow, M. G. October 31-James Thatcher and Elizabeth Manning, by J. H. Coleman, J. P. November 5-Silas Richards and Elizabeth McClanahan, by Caleb Worley, M. G. Novem- ber 1-Jesse Jackson and Hannah Masters, by J. H. Coleman, J. P. November 30-Wm. Thatcher and Sarah Masters, by J. H. Coleman, J. P. December 1-Wm. C. Dills and Nancy Carey, by Joshua Boucher. December 24-Joseph Wyatt and Catharine Ellis, by William Wright, J. P.
1830. January 3-David LeFevre and Eliza Mellinger, by Joseph Steinberger.
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Marriage Certificate.
The State of Ohio, Shelby County, s8. I certify that I have this day solemnized the marriage of Mr. Alexan- der McCune with Miss Sarah Clark. Witness my hand this 24th day of November, A. D. 1850. R. DINSMOOR, J. P.
Black is the cloud without one sunbeam ; Long is the day that hath no noon ; But blacker that heart which could refuse To marry Miss Clark to Alex McCune. R. D.
James Cook's Will and Probate, filed October 19, 1855.
The last will and testament of James Cook, of Shelby County, Ohio. Having been left ten times by a wife whom I took in poverty from necessity, and who after slandered me and charged me with every crime that disgraces humanity; who has destroyed my character by her infa- mous lies; robbed me six times, and cost me directly and indirectly more than three thousand dollars, and now having stolen my property six times, and broke my heart, and then left me without cause; now know that I, James Cook, do make this will.
Item. If I die before Susan W. Cook gets a bill of divorce then it is my will that Susan gets one-half of my personal property in the house by choice or sale; one-third of my other personal property, including notes after paying my debts, which are small, and one-third of the rents and profits of my real estate, and so to remain while she is single, and if Joshua Peck outlives her then to him during his lifetime. If she gets a bill of divorce then the law to decide.
Item. If I die before she settles our case, then I wish the gold watch to be left, and Mary, mare, and the buggy taken as an offset to the watch, as I do not wish my name on anything she keeps. ,
Item. I wish after complying with the former provisions that all my other estate be properly disposed of, and that the interest be equally divided between Allen Cook and Thomas Cook, and when one dies all the interest to go to the children, leaving out the heirs entirely of any brothers I ever had, as they before have been provided for.
Item. My gold watch to be given to the best daughter of Allen Cook, to be left to Wm. E. Cook, now of Rock Island City, Illinois, to decide. Item. I do not wish to be buried on my land nor here, but make a place in some burying ground, or by my codicil to be left to certain M.D.'s to make an examination, etc.
Item. I leave my wife to the tender mercy of an everlasting God, and may he forgive as I have forgiven her, for I have forgiven her not only seventy times seven but one thousand times.
Item. I will not place on record my curse. God will do that. I pity a poor half-deranged woman whom I have loved, deeply loved, and truly love now, if pure and free from vice.
Item. In making this will I am not intending to cast any reflections on humanity. All have their faults. May God assoilzie the guilty. I am not.
This will made on Sunday the 10th day of April, 1853. Given under my name on said day.
JAMES COOK. [SEAL.]
Witnesses present Monday, April 11, 1853 :- HENRY ROSE, JOSEPH THOMPSON, G. N. FURMAN.
Sworn to and subscribed, October 19, 1855, by
THOMPSON & FURMAN.
VOUCHERS FOR WOLF SCALPS TAKEN WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF SHELBY COUNTY.
The State of Ohio, Shelby County, ss :
Before me, an acting justice of the peace for Turtle Creek Township, personally appeared Ebenezer Stevens, who being duly sworn according to law, produced a wolf scalp over the age of six months, killed within the State of Ohio, for which he is entitled to four dollars.
Given under my hand and seal this 10th day of May, 1819.
JAMES LENOX, J. P. [SEAL. ]
The State of Ohio, Shelby County, 88:
Personally appeared before me, the subscriber, an acting justice of the peace for Turtle Creek Township, Hezekiah Hubble, who being duly sworn according to law, produced a wolf scalp over the age of six months, killed within the State of Ohio, for which he is entitled to four dollars. Given under my hand and seal this Ist day of May, 1819.
JAMES LENOX, J. P. [SEAL.]
State of Ohio, Shelby County, 88 :
Personally came before me, a justice of the peace in and for said county, Zebediah Richardson, a resident of Loramie Township, Shelby County, who being duly sworn according to law, produced one wolf scalp above the age of six months, for which he is entitled to four dollars, agreeable to the act of the General Assembly in such cases made and provided.
Given under my hand and seal April 26, 1819. HUGH SCOTT, J. P. [SEAL.]
I do hereby certify that John Plummer, residing at Camp No. 3, near Defiance, did on the 17th of September, 1819, produce two wolf scalps to me. Said Plummer being sworn, says he killed the wolves within this State and within thirty days of this date; that he believes them both to be more than six months old, and for which said Plummer is entitled to eight dollars.
Given under my hand at Wapakoneta, Shelby County, State of Ohio. ROBERT BRODRICK, J. P. [SEAL.]
The State of Ohio, Shelby County, ss:
Personally came before me, the undersigned, an acting justice of the peace for Turtle Creek Township, Cephas Carey, who being duly sworn according to law, produced two wolf scalps over the age of six months, killed within the State of Ohio, for which he is entitled to eight dollars. Given under my hand and seal this 13th day of Aug. 1819.
JAMES LENOX, J. P. [SEAL.]
The State of Ohio, October 12, 1820:
I do hereby certify that Michael Harner, living at Shane's Prairie, on the St. Mary's River, is entitled to twelve dollars for killing three wolves over the age of six months, agreeable to a law of this State for the encouragement of killing wolves.
ROBERT BRODRICK, J. P.
July 19, 1819. I hereby certify that Thomas Young produced a wolf's scalp under the age of six months, and took the necessary oath accord- ing to law, that he killed it in Shelby County, Perry Township, for which the law allows him two dollars.
JOHN HENDERSHOTT, J. P. for Miami Co. [SEAL.]
The State of Ohio, October 17, 1820:
I do hereby certify that Samuel Hanson, living on Shane's Prairie, on the St. Mary's River, is entitled to four dollars for killing one wolf over the age of six months, agreeable to a law of this State for the encourage- ment of killing wolves.
ROBERT BRODRICK, J. P. [SEAL.]
The State of Ohio, Shelby County, 88:
Personally came before me, the undersigned, an acting justice of the peace for Turtle Creek Township and county aforesaid, Jesse H. Wilson, who being duly sworn according to law, produced a wolf scalp over the age of six months, killed within the State of Ohio, for which he is entitled to four dollars.
Given under my hand and seal this 22d day of October, 1819.
JAMES LENOX, J. P. [SEAL. ]
The State of Ohio, Shelby County, 88 :
Personally came before me, the undersigned, an acting justice of the peace for Turtle Creek Township, Nathan Coleman, who being duly sworn according to law, produced a wolf scalp over the age of six months, killed within the State of Ohio, for which he is entitled to four dollars.
Given under my hand and seal this 13th day of December, 1819.
JAMES LENOX, J. P. [SEAL.]
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State of Ohio, Shelby County, November 25, 1819:
I do hereby certify that James Pertu, living near Fort Defiance, is entitled to eight dollars for killing two wolves over six months old, agreeable to an act for the encouragement of killing wolves. Given under my hand this date above written.
ROBERT BRODRICK, J. P. .
Shelby County, Ohio, November 11, 1819:
I do hereby certify that James Pertu, living at Camp No. 3, near Fort Defiance, is entitled to receive sixteen dollars for killing four wolves over the age of six months, agreeable to an act of the General Assembly to encourage the killing of wolves.
Given under my hand the date above written.
ROBERT BRODRICK, J. P.
You, Richard M. Cannon, do solemnly swear that the scalps now pro- duced are the scalps of eight wolves taken within the county of Shelby, Ohio, by you within twenty days last past, and that you have not spared the life of any she wolf within your power to kill, with a design to increase the breed. R. M. CANNON.
Sworn and subscribed to this 29th day of May, 1835, before me,
J. A. WELLS, Clerk Shelby Common Pleas.
Indorsed : R. M. Cannon, $20.
You, George Short, do solemnly swear that the scalps now produced by you are the scalps of ten wolves taken within the county of Shelby, Ohio, by you within twenty days last past, and that you have not spared the life of any she wolf within your power to kill, with a design to increase the breed, and that you verily believe one of these to have been over six months old. GEORGE SHORT.
Sworn and subscribed to this 24th day of May, 1837, before me,
J. A. WELLS, Clerk of Shelby Com. Pleas.
Indorsed : Received the within order May 24, 1837, $26.75. GEORGE SHORT.
You, Benjamin Wallingford, do solemnly swear that the five scalps now produced are the scalps of wolves taken within the county of Shelby, Ohio, by you within twenty days last past, and that you verily believe the same to have been over six months old, and that you have not spared the life of any she wolf within your power to kill, with a design to increase the breed. BENJAMIN WALLINGFORD.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this second day of June, 1847. C. W. WELLS, Clerk, by JONA. COUNTS, Dep. Clerk.
You do solemnly swear that the scalp now produced is the scalp of a wolf taken within the county of Shelby, Ohio, by you within twenty days last past, and you verily believe the same to have been over six months old, and that you have not spared the life of any she wolf within your power to kill, with a desire to increase the breed. bis WM. X JOHNSTON. mark.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 17th day of Nov. 1854. JONATHAN COUNTS, Clerk.
List of Wolf Scalps, showing valuation, by whom taken, and when.
1819 May 1. Hezekiah Hubble, one wolf .
$4 00
66
10.
E. Stevens,
4 00
66
July
29.
Thos. Young,
66
4 00
22.
Z. Richardson,
4 00
August
13. Cephas Carey, two wolves
8 00
Septem'r
22.
John Plummer, 66
8 00
October 22.
Jesse H. Wilson, one wolf
4 00
21.
John Hunt,
4 00
December 11.
James Pertee, four wolves
16 00
11.
8 00
66
11. Michael Horner, one wolf
4 00
Nathan Coleman,
4 00
1820 January
Charles Johnston,
4 00
April
24.
John Hebber, 66
4 00
February 23.
Wm. Groove,
4 00
7. Daniel Flinn,
4 00
John Gallant, two wolves
8 00
66
August
22.
John Bush,
4 00
66
February 23.
Thos. McClish, two wolves
8 00
66
March
9. John Gallant,
9.
Charles Johnston, one wolf .
4 00
66 November 23.
8 00
66 December 22.
Samuel Hanson, one wolf
4 00
William Ike,
66 two wolves
one wolf ·
4 00
60
December.
Thomas McClish, " ·
4 00
66
October.
Michael Horner, three wolves
12 00
December. 66
Nathan Coleman, one wolf
4 00
Thos. McClish, two wolves .
8 00
John L. Steinberger, one wolf
4 00
66
March.
November.
Isaac Larrison, 66
4 00
May.
John Gallant,
Thos. McClish, two wolves .
8 00
66
January.
Samuel Tilberry, one wolf
4 00
66
June.
James Coleman, 66
4 00
=
April.
Benj. Coleman,
66
4 00
66
46
Thos. Coleman,
4 00
66 February.
Richard Cannon,
4 00
April.
Wm. Robinson,
4 00
"
66
Nathan Coleman, two wolves
8 00
March.
Isaac Larrison, one wolf
4 00
Samuel Howell, 3
4 00
Cephas Carey,
4 00
16
Benj. Skillen,
4 00
66
Thos. McClish,
4 00
Josiah Sclosen,
66
4 00
Thos. McClish,
4 00
66
John Stevens,
4 00
66
James Coleman, two wolves.
8 00
1822 March.
April.
Thos. McClish,
8 00
William Hicks, one wolf
4 00
66
James Coleman
4 00
December.
Nathan Coleman, "
4 00
Samuel Washburn, five wolves
20 00
66
Benj. Coleman, one wolf
4 00
Thomas Coleman, "
.
4 00
Wm. Wilkinson,
4 00
1823 May.
Ebenezer Lucas, two old, eight
18 00
young
$264 00
Number of Wolves killed and amount paid in the following years :
In year.
Wolves killed. Amount paid.
In year.
Wolves killed.
Amount paid.
1819
.
1820
45
1833
1821
19
1834
816 00
1822
15
1835
1823
66
1836
5
20 00
1824
33
$132 00
1837
13
46 00
1825
51
204 00
1846
6
1826
44
176 00
1847
7
1827
22
1848
1828
18
1849
2
1829
11
1850
1830
35
1851
1
1831
17
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COMMISSIONERS' OFFICE, 1825.
Records of the metes and bounds of the different Townships in Shelby County, as they have been established by the Commissioners, and en- tered by their orders.
PERRY TOWNSHIP
Begins on the southeast corner of section 4, town. 2, range 13, east line of Shelby County ; north with the aforesaid county line to the north- east corner of the county ; thence west with the county line to the line between sections 29 and 30, town. 1, range 7; thence south with the line between the aforesaid sections, continued on to Miami River, and across the river; thence with the river down to the land between sections 10
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1820 June
23. William Bush, one wolf
$4 00
4 00
66
February 26. =
26.
8 00
66 June
13.
April.
February.
Thos. McClish, 66
4 00
March.
William Sturm,
4 00
4 00
John Carey,
4 00
February.
John Hunt, one wolf
4 00
66
1821 January.
February.
·
66
8 00
May.
20
1832
1
13. 1
8 00
John Gates, two wolves
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and 9, town. 1, range 13; thence with the last said line east, to continue on to the place of beginning.
GREEN TOWNSHIP
Begins at the southeast corner of the county ; thence north to the south line of Perry Township, between sections 3 and 4 of town. 2, range 13; thence west with the sections line to the east line between sections . 33 and 34 in the aforesaid town. 2, range 13; thence south to the county line between sections 34 and 28, town. 2, range 12; thence with the county line east to the beginning.
ORANGE TOWNSHIP
Begins at the south line of the county, on the Miami River; thence east to the west line of Green Township, on the line between sections 34 and 28, town. 2, range 12; thence north to the south line of Perry Town- ship, in the middle of the 13th range; thence west with the line through the middle of the 13th range aforesaid to the Miami River; thence down the river to place of beginning.
CLINTON TOWNSHIP
Begins at the northwest corner of Perry Township, on line between sections 29 and 30, town. 2, range 5; thence with the line between said sections south, and continued on to the Miami River; thence down the river to where the line between sections 15 and 18, town. 7, range 6, intersects the same river; thence north between said sections 15 and 16, and continued on to the county line; thence east with said line to the beginning.
TURTLE CREEK TOWNSHIP
Begins at the Miami River, between sections 15 and 16, town. 7, range 6 ; thence north with the west line of Clinton Township to the county line ; thence west to the line between sections 35 and 36, town. 11, range 5; thence south between sections 34 and 35 to the south line of the county, between sections 26 and 25, town. 9, range 5; thence east to the river, and thence up the river to the place of beginning.
LORAMIE TOWNSHIP
Begins between sections 25 and 26, town. 9, range 5, at the county line at southwest corner of Turtle Creek Township; thence north with said Turtle Creek Township line to the line between sections 35 and 36, town. 10, range 5; thence west to the county line; thence south to the southwest corner of the county ; thence east to place of beginning.
CYNTHIAN TOWNSHIP
Begins on the west line of the county, between sections 27 and 34, town. 11, range 4; thence east to the west line of Turtle Creek Town- ship; thence north to the county line; thence west to the northwest corner of the county ; thence south to the beginning.
On June 18, 1825, the description of Cynthian Township proving to be inaccurate, was corrected, as set forth in the following entry :-
Record of Cynthian Township, agreeable to the petition for the or- ganization of the same: Beginning at the west line of the county, on the line between towns. 10 and 41, range 4 east ; thence east to the west line of Turtle Creek Township ; thence north to the county line; thence west to the northwest corner of the county ; thence south to the place of beginning.
The record of this township was found to be incorrect, and ordered by the Commissioners to be corrected. All the numbers marked to be on the north line of the county are on the old Indian boundary, there being no numbers known on the north line. Still, in that case the north line of the county is to be considered the north boundary of such town- ships.
Examined and approved by the Commissioners.
THE INFIRMARY.
On the 23d of March, 1866, the County Commissioners purchased of Joseph Rollins a farm of 158 acres, being the southwest quarter of sec- tion 10, town. 7, range 6, for the purpose of building an infirmary. The purchase was made for $3500, payable as follows : $4500 cash, $2000 in one year, and $2000 in two years from date of purchase. The deferred payments to be secured by mortgage bearing 6 per cent. interest from
date. On March 24th the Commissioners, under the act of February 20, 1865, appointed a Board of Infirmary Directors, consisting of C. King- seed, M. J. Winget, and H. Guthrie. This Board met March 31, 1866, and, after being qualified by George L. Bush, N. P., proceeded to or- ganize by electing C. Kingseed President, and H. Guthrie Clerk. On the same date Jacob Lehman was appointed Superintendent of the infirmary farm, at a salary of $50 per month; and Christ. Kingseed was authorized to procure a two-horse wagon, a spring wagon, and such other articles as may be immediately necessary. A resolution was then adopted providing that the quarterly meetings of the Board be held on the last Saturday of May, August, November, and February.
On August 20, 1866, Jesse B. Howe was appointed Superintendent, vice Jacob Lehman, retired.
In 1866 James F. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors. At a meeting of the County Commissioners, held February 16, 1869, con- tracts were let for a new infirmary as follows : Slate, tin, and galvanized iron work awarded Gephart and Sanders for $8400. Cut stone, of Day- ton stone, awarded Webber & Lehman for $2400. Carpenter and joiner work awarded Rouzer & Rouzer for $14,400,-this to include glazing. Plumbing and steam-fitting awarded Brooks & Light for $6845. Brick work awarded Samuel and John McCune for $8000. Said parties to allow $2000 for brick already on the ground. Plastering awarded Wm. C. Wyman at 35 cents per yard. Painting awarded F. Learman for $1700.
This building, which is an elegant and substantial brick, is situated about three miles southwest of Sidney, in Clinton Township, and both the structure and its whole surroundings reflect great credit on the citizens of the county. The farm is kept in a creditable condition, and everything indicates taste and business ability. On the 26th of Feb- ruary, 1875, Superintendent J. B. Howe resigned, and was at once suc- ceeded by Wm. Widner, who is still in charge of the institution.
POLITICAL PARTIES.
The county has been overwhelmingly Democratic since the birth of the Republican party, and at the last Presidential election gave General W. S. Hancock a majority of 1046; the vote standing : Hancock, 3320; Garfield, 2274. At the State election, in 1881, John W. Bookwalter received 26-5 votes, and Charles Foster 1844 votes for Governor, or a majority of 841 for Bookwalter. Notwithstanding these overwhelming odds, the townships of Orange, Perry, Salem, Turtle Creek, and Wash- ton give reliable Republican majorities. On the other hand, Cynthian, Dinsmore, Greene, Jackson, Loramie, McLean, and Van Buren give large Democratic majorities, while Franklin and Clinton are Democratic by small majorities. It may be observed here that the old Congressional District to which this county belonged was largely Democratic; while the Fourth District, under the late (April, 1882) redistricting law, con- sists of the following counties, which gave Democratic majorities at the last Presidential election, as indicated by the numbers to the right of each county name: Auglaize, 1762; Allen, 984; Darke, 1121; Mercer, 1894; Shelby, 1046; or a total Democratic majority of 6807.
STATISTICS.
Population of the County for each Decade beginning with the Fourth Decennial Census.
1820
1830
1º40
1850
1860
1870
1890
2106 3671 12,154
13,958
17,493
20,748
24,137
Population by Townships including Villages.
Townships.
1870
1880
Clinton .
3591
4618
Cynthian
1597
1835
Dinsmore
1700
2257
Franklin .
889
999
Green
1254
1447
Jackson .
1461
1852
Loramie
1707
1730
McLean .
1309
1545
Orange
951
9+4
Perry
1208
1242
Salem
1428
1576
Turtle Creek
1230
1359
Van Buren
1381
1647
Washington
1092
1046
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HISTORY OF SHELBY COUNTY, OHIO.
VILLAGES.
Sidney
.
2808
3823
Port Jefferson
421
Anna
266
Lockington
219
Berlin
388
Botkins .
314
Newport .
248
Pemberton
228
Plattsville
104
Dingsmansburg
200
Houston .
99
Tileton .
103
Palestine
98
Russia .
91
Swanders
75
Kirk wood
65
Abstract of Votes cast at the last Presidential and Gubernatorial Elections.
For President, 1880.
For Governor, 1881.
James A.
Winfeld 8.
Hancock.
James B.
Neal Dow.
Total vote.
Charles
Foster.
John W.
Book walter.
Abraham R. Ludlow.
John Seitz.
Total vote.
Clinton
586
600
1186
535
554
25
1114
Cynthian.
87
253
340
68
215
5
288
Dinsmore
125
362
2
489
90
298
3
1
392
Franklin
108
151
1
260
104
114
1
219
Greene .
156
201
1
358
127
153
11
291
Jackson.
135
271
:
3
386
76
210
4
290
McLean
22
323
345
13
234
247
Orange
117
90
5
5
217
114
86
15
1
216
Perry
172
143
315
139
108
20
267
Salem
204
189
393
176
173
3
352
Turtle Creek
188
126
314
134
97
10
1
242
Van Buren
110
231
341
82
173
18
194
Totals
2274
3320
8 |12
5616 |1844 |2685
115
3 4647
School Fund and Enumeration.
Payment to school fund of county, $12,327.90. Payment from school fund of county, $9999.25. Excess of payment to county, $2328.65. Number of youth between 6 and 21 years, 8353.
Banks and Capital Stock.
Number of banks, 2 (unincorporated). Capital, $108,250.
Railroads in 1881.
Main lines, 43.54. Sidings, 6.44. Total miles, 49.98. Value of realty, $560. Value of personalty, $720,800. Total valuation, $721,360. Taxes for 1881, $11,674.24.
Land Transfers in 1881.
Number of sales, 468. Number of acres sold, 23,760. Average price per acre, $34.10. Total consideration, $810,361.51.
Sales of town lands valued by acres: Whole number, 4. Average price per acre, $471.25. Total consideration, $1885.
Sale of town lots: Whole number, 402. Total amount of considera- tion, $261,501.64.
Mixed sales of land: Number of sales, 35. Total amount of consider- ation, $16,751.
Sale of land for consideration of one dollar: Number of sales, 16. Total number of all recorded sales, 925. Total amount of considera- tion, $1,090,490.15.
Agricultural.
Wheat-Number of acres, 39,031; number of bushels, 662,803; aver- age per acre, 16.9; number of acres sown for harvest of 1881, 40,648; cost of commercial fertilizers bought for 1881, $438.
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