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HISTORY OF IOWA COUNTY.
CEMETERIES.
One of the chief acts performed by any civilized community, is the providing of a suitable and permanent place for the interment of its dead; but, when a country is new and sparsely settled, and deaths few, very little attention is given to the subject, almost any sightly burial- place being considered good enough. In the early history of Mineral Point, about the year 1830(?), one of the many miners here at that time was wont to remark that when he died, he desired to be buried beneath the "big tree " on the hill. This land-mark was on the grounds now fenced in and known as the City burying-ground.
According to the request of the miner, he was buried beneath the "big tree," and thus was established the first burying-ground in Mineral Point. This being a sightly place for a cemetery, others were buried here, and so close to the big tree were the graves located that it soon died from injuries received while digging the graves.
This ground is in what is known as " Irvin and others'" addition to Mineral Point, and not being a legalized burying-ground, was, in the first place, surveyed and platted into village lots, streets and alleys.
After the village had negotiated for years, in 1856, William T. Henry, then Clerk, pur- chased the land for the city, which has since controlled it. This cemetery is located in the heart of the city, on an elevated ground overlooking the business portion of the village, and in the summer time, the graves, walks and avennes are tastefully ornamented with flowers and shrubbery, forming a very attractive and picturesque sight.
St. Paul's Catholic Cemetery .- Up to 1850, the Catholic congregation had no graveyard proper. The dead were buried in the church lot adjoining the Priest's house. When the church property was donated, it was located some distance from the village; but, in 1851, the growth of the village having been rapid, residences were being built in close proximity to the church, con- sequently it became necessary to procure other burial-grounds. With a view to the accomplish- ment of this idea, Father Cousse called a meeting of the congregation July 6, 1851. Eventually, Father Causse was enabled to purchase a piece of land, about one acre, formerly owned by Rev. Jouannault, a short distance south, on the Galena road. The first burials here were the remains of those disinterred and removed from the old burial ground at the church.
In September, 1852, the new cemetery was fenced in, and has since been carefully guarded. This cemetery, conveniently located on the Galena road, in the limits of the city, is still used for burial purposes, and the numerous mounds and tombstones give evidence that the hand of death has not been still.
Graceland Cemetery .- Not quite a mile from the business center of the city is located a handsome plat of ground, consisting of 10 acres, laid and surveyed by Moses Strong, Jr., in 1875, for a burial-ground. The Graceland Cemetery, as it is called, is beautifully and conveniently located, and there are few spots in the city that could be so readily adorned and beautified by the hand of man. The little groves of evergreens strewn about in elegant profusion, combined with the symmetrical walks, avenues and drives, form a picture eqnaled by but few such places in this community, and one which in the near future will compare favorably with the finest cemeteries in Southwestern Wisconsin.
The burial-ground was purchased and is owned by the " Graceland Cemetery Association," which was organized March 17, 1874, with forty charter members ; consisting of persons from the different Protestant congregations in the city. The organization was effected by the election of the following officers and Trustees : Moses M. Strong, President ; J. H. Vivian, Treasurer ; T. S. Ansley, Secretary. Trustees-James Hutchison, Joseph Gundry, Methodist Episcopal Church ; T. J. Campbell, John Clowney, Presbyterian Church ; P. Allen, Sr., James Toay, Primitive Methodist Church ; J. H. Vivian, Moses M. Strong, R. D. Pulford, Episcopal Church. The ground was purchased by the association May 24, 1875, from Mr. Cooper, the consideration being $1,500. The cemetery is located on the northwest quarter of northeast quarter of Section 1, Town 4, Range 2 east.
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The association was organized under the laws of the State, governing "cemetery associa- tions," and any person becoming a lot owner is entitled to membership in the society. Lots are sold for $25 each, and a deed given to each purchaser, subject to the rules of the association. A small portion of the grounds is laid out and known as the free burial-place, intended for paupers. Of the 708 lots contained in the cemetery, ninety have been sold. The first person buried here was Robert Robinson. Among the prominent men buried here may be mentioned Moses Strong, Jr., who in 1877, at the age of thirty-one years, was drowned in the Flambeau River, while pursuing his avocation as Assistant State Geologist. The present officers of the association are Moses M. Strong, President ; J. H. Vivian, Treasurer ; T. S. Ansley, Secretary. Trustees- P. Allen, Sr., M. Strong, R. D. Pulford, James Toay, J. H. Vivian. John Spensley, James Hutchinson, John Clowney, Joseph Gundry.
OFFICIAL ROSTER.
1838-39 .- Thomas McKnight, President ; Abner Nichols, Cromwell Lloyd, Charles V. B. Burris and William Prideaux, Trustees ; D. W. Jones, Treasurer ; D. G. Fenlon, Clerk ; J. B. Latham and William Henry, Assessors, Collectors and Constables ; Edward MeSheney, Jus- tice. Subsequently, John Phillips and William Henry were elected in place of Thomas McKnight and William Prideaux.
1839-Cromwell Lloyd, President; William Henry, Abner Nichols, M. V. Burris and John Phillips, Trustees ; D. W. Jones, Treasurer ; James L. Bawden, Clerk ; - Baker, Assessor, Collector and Constable ; H. B. Welch, Justice.
1844-45-F. J. Dunn, Esq., President ; Francis Vivian, William Bennett, G. B. Morrison and John Carter, Trustees ; J. B. Bowden, Clerk ; William Prideaux, Treasurer ; William Henry, Sr., Justice of the Peace.
1845-46-F. J. Dunn, President; A. Nichols, Jabez Pierce, James James and Samuel Rich, Trustees ; J. S. Bowden, Clerk ; William Prideaux, Treasurer ; and subsequently John Bracken, Clerk.
1846-47-Parley Eaton, President ; Thomas Riddell, Cyrus Woodman, William Sublitt and David Ross, Trustees ; John Bracken, Clerk ; P. W. Thomas, Treasurer ; A. W. Comfort, Assessor.
1847-48-Parley Eaton, President ; Thomas Riddle, Jabez Pierce, William J. Tilley and William Sublitt, Trustees ; John Braeken, Clerk ; Richard Thomas, Treasurer.
1848-49-Samuel Crawford, President; William Langon, A. Nancolas, S. Thomas and William J. Tilley, Trustees ; James Hutchman, Clerk ; Richard Thomas, Treasurer; A. W. Comfort, Assessor.
1849-50-E. G. Reidel, President ; William Bennett, Bernard Doyle, William Kendall and Cromwell Lloyd, Trustees ; James Ryan, Clerk ; Richard Thomas, Treasurer; N. W. Comfort, Assessor.
1850-51-Theodore Rodolf, President; Cyrus Woodman, Stephen Prideaux, Josiah Langon and Samuel Thomas, Trustees ; N. B. Boyden, Clerk ; Ed Coad, Treasurer; William Curry. Assessor.
1853-54-Theodore Rodolf, President ; M. M. Strong, William Langon, A. W. Comfort and T. S. Allen, Trustees ; N. B. Boyden, Clerk ; Ed Coad, Treasurer ; William Carry, Assessor.
1854-55-Parley Eaton, President ; George Priestly, William Lanyon, Walter Rosevan and G. W. Bliss. Trustees ; N. B. Boyden, Clerk ; Ed Coad, Treasurer; J. B. Whitelaw, Assessor.
1855-56-Charles Temple, President ; Joseph Smith, Samuel Wheeler, John Bracken and Ed Prideaux, Trustees ; Joseph Clary, Clerk ; Ed Coad. Treasurer ; J. A. Platt, Assessor. On June 12, of this year, a special election was held to fill the vacancy of President ; Dr. Har- mon Van Dusen was elected.
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HISTORY OF IOWA COUNTY.
1857-58-Charles F. Legate, Mayor ; John Bracken, William A. Pierce, Caspar Ehat, Joseph Munster, Barney McIlhon and Alfred Jenkin, Aldermen ; Harmon Van Dusen, Super- intendent of Schools : John Jenkins, Treasurer ; W. T. Henry and Samuel Jenkins, Assessors ; William T. Henry, Clerk ; Emory Healy, Marshal; R. L. Reed and Earnest Weiser, Justices ; Theodore Inglis and Daniel Kober, Constables.
1858-59-John Clawny, Mayor ; Francis Vivian, Caspar Ehat, William A. Pierce, Joseph Munster, Bernard McIlhon and Edward Corrish, Aldermen ; Herman Van Dusen, Superintend- ent of Schools ; John Jenkins, Treasurer ; William T. Henry, Assessor and Clerk ; E. S. Sprague and John Issey. Constables.
1859-60-Henry Plowman, Mayor ; William A. Pierce, Edward Corrish, Francis Vivian, J. W. Dickerson, Caspar Ehat and Bernard McIlhon, Aldermen ; R. D. Pulford, Superintend- ent of Schools; John Jenkins, Treasurer ; William Lanyon, Assessor ; William T. Henry, Clerk ; Ed Blanchard and Phillip Weidenfeller, Police Justices ; I. P. Trammel and Earnest Weiser, Justices ; Phillip Weidenfeller and John Ivey, Constables.
1860-61-J. H. Vivian, Mayor ; Edward Corrish, George Priestly, William Lanyon, J. W. Dickerson, Francis Vivian and James Argall, Aldermen ; Alexander Wilson, Superintend- ent of Schools ; Francis Sanford, Treasurer ; Thomas Davey, Assessor ; William T. Henry, Clerk ; Charles F. Legate, Street Commissioner ; Phillip Weidenfeller and John Ivey, Con- stables.
1861-62-John Bracken, Municipal Judge; William Lanyon, J. W. Dickerson, G. Priestly, Thomas Jenkins, Patrick Lanehan and James Argall, Aldermen; George W. Bliss, Superintendent of Schools; Francis Sanford, Treasurer ; R. S. Vivian, Assessor ; William H. Curry, Clerk ; Charles F. Legate, Street Commissioner; James Hutchison and Earnest Weiser, Justices ; Phillip Weidenfeller and John Ivey, Constables.
1862-63-J. B. Terry, Municipal Judge; Thomas Jenkins, James Argale, Patrick Lan . ehan, Joseph Gundry, Jacob Spielman and L. S. Burton, Aldermen ; G. L. Frost, Superintend- ent of Schools ; Christian Kepler, Treasurer; R. S. Vivian, Assessor; William Curry, Clerk ; Charles F. Legate. Street Commissioner ; Edward Prideaux and John Ivey, Constables.
1863-64-William T. Henry, Municipal Judge ; Patrick Lenehan, Joseph Gundry, Jacob Spielman, R. D. Pulford, Thomas Jenkins and Samuel Jenkins, Aldermen ; R. M. Smith, Superintendent of Schools ; Christian Kepler, Treasurer; R. S. Vivian, Assessor ; William H. Curry, Clerk ; James Griffith, Street Commissioner ; R. L. Read and Edward Dunn, Justices ; John Horn and John Ivey, Constables.
1864-65-J. P. Tramel, Municipal Judge; Jacob Spielman, Josephi Gundry, George Priestly, Thomas Jenkins, Henry Lanehan and R. D. Pulford, Aldermen ; J. M. Smith, Superintendent of Schools ; Christian Kepler, Treasurer; Phillip Weidenfeller, Assessor ; W. W. Curry, Clerk ; James Griffith, Street Commissioner ; John Horn and John Ivey, Constables.
1865-66-W. T. Henry, Municipal Judge ; R. D. Pulford, Joseph Ellinger, Henry Lane- han, George Priestly, Samuel Jenkins and Joseph Deller, Aldermen ; Henry Plowman, Super- intendent of Schools ; Christian Kepler, Treasurer ; William H. Curry, Assessor ; William H. Curry, Clerk ; James Griffith, Street Commissioner ; R. L. Reed and Samuel Thomas, Jus- tices ; Edward Prideaux and Hugh Connoughton, Constables.
1866-67-William T. Henry, Municipal Judge ; Joseph Deller, J. C. Squires, Frederick Gillman, Edward Ellinger, Henry Lanehan and George Priestly, Aldermen ; Henry Plowman, Superintendent of Schools ; Christian Kepler, Treasurer; W. H. Curry, Assessor ; William H. Curry, Clerk ; Daniel Kober, Street Commissioner; Edward Prideaux and Hugh Connoughton, Constables.
1867-68-William T. Henry, Municipal Judge; Joseph Deller, Edward Ellinger, J. J. Ross, Richard Goldsworthy, Frederick Gillman and Joel C. Squires, Aldermen; John Commins, Superintendent of Schools ; Christian Kepler, Treasurer; William H. Curry, Assessor; Will- iam H. Curry, Clerk, Arthur Monahan, Street Commissioner; J. M. Smith and John Ivey, Justices ; Joseph Jones and Hugh Connoughton, Constables.
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HISTORY OF IOWA COUNTY.
1868-69-David W. Jones, Municipal Judge; J. J. Ross, Frederick Gillman, Richard Goldsworthy, William Pearce, William J. Healy and Peter Frieden, Aldermen ; John Commins, Superintendent of Schools ; Christian Kepler, Treasurer ; Anton Berg, Assessor; William H. Curry, Clerk ; Arthur Monahan, Street Commissioner ; Samuel Hitchins and Hugh Connough- ton, Constables.
1869-70-James Hitchins, Municipal Judge ; J. J. Ross, William J. Healey, Peter Frieden, S. E. Sheppard, David Jacka and Richard Goldsworthy, Aldermen ; Joshua Hanscom, Superintendent of Schools; Charles Holmes, Treasurer; G. W. Bliss, Assessor ; William H. Curry, Clerk ; Alexander McGuigan, Street Commissioner ; T. S. Ansley and Samuel Thomas, Justices ; Samuel Hitchins and Hugh Connoughton, Constables.
1870-71-William T. Henry, Municipal Judge ; David Jacka. James Argall, S. E. Shep- pard, Peter Frieden, Albert Spratten and William J. Healy, Aldermen ; William H. Peck, Superintendent of Schools ; Charles Holmes, Treasurer ; George Wilkinson, Assessor ; William H. Curry, Clerk, Alexander McGuigan, Street Commissioner ; Earnest Weiser and Hugh Con- noughton, Constables ; H. Van Dusen and Samuel Jenkins, Supervisors.
1871-72-David W. Jones, Municipal Judge ; James Argall, David Jacka, Albert Sprattler, Charles Gillman, James Brewer and S. E. Sheppard, Aldermen ; William H. Peck, Superin- tendent of Public Schools ; Thomas Jenkins, Treasurer ; George Wilkinson, Assessor; W. H. Curry, Clerk ; Alexander Guigon, Street Commissioner ; R. L. Reed and Samuel Thomas. Jus- tices ; Samuel Hitchins and Hugh Connoughton, Constables ; H. Van Dusen and Samuel Jen- kins, Supervisors.
1872-73-E. J. Cooper, Municipal Judge; S. E. Sheppard, James Argall, Albert Sprattler, Charles Gillman, Charles Rau and James Brewer, Aldermen ; Charles H. M. Curry, Superin- tendent of Schools; Philip Eden, Treasurer ; George Wilkinson, Assessor ; W. H. Curry, Clerk ; Samuel Hitchins, Street Commissioner; H. Van Dusen and Samuel Jenkins, Super- visors.
1873-74-William T. Henry, Municipal Judge ; James Brewer, Charles Rau, S. E. Shep- pard, Charles Gillman, George Jenck and John Spensley, Aldermen ; William H. Curry, Superintendent of Schools ; Phillip Eden, Treasurer; George Wilkinson, Assessor; William H. Curry, Clerk ; Samuel Hitchins, Street Commissioner ; J. P. Tramel and Samuel Thomas, Jus- tices ; Edward Prideaux and Hugh Connonghton, Constables; H. Van Deusen and John James, Supervisors.
1874-75-E. J. Cooper, Municipal Judge ; Charles Rau, John Spensley. S. E. Sheppard, George Jenck, James V. Mayhew and William H. Curry, Alderman ; Thomas Priestly, Super- intendent of Schools ; Thomas Mankey, Treasurer ; W. J. Healy, Assessor ; William H. Pri- deaux, Clerk ; Phillip Weidenfeller, Street Commissioner; James Dann and Hugh Connough- ton, Constables ; John Clowney and John H. Vivian, Supervisors.
1875-76-James Hutchison, Municipal Judge; William Langon, James V. Mayhew, John Spensley, William II. Curry, George Jenck and M. W. Prater, Aldermen ; Thomas Priestly, Superintendent of Schools; Thomas Hankey, Treasurer ; William J. Healey, Assessor ; J. B. Teasdale, Clerk ; James Taag, Street Commissioner ; J. P. Tramel and Sam- uel Thomas, Justices ; Thomas Dunn and Hugh Connoughton, Constables ; Calvert Spensley and John H. Vivian, Supervisors.
1876-77-Herman Van Dusen, Municipal Judge ; T. S. Ansley, George Jenck, William Langon, James V. Mayhew, William N. Curry, M. W. Prater, Aldermen ; Thomas Priestly, Superintendent of Schools ; John M. Dale, Treasurer ; Amos Hays, Assessor ; J. P. Tramel, Clerk ; Phillip Weidenfeller, Street Commissioner ; James Dunn and Hugh Connoughton, Con- stables ; Calvert Spensley and James D. James, Supervisers.
1877-78-Calvert Spensley, Municipal Judge ; Alfred Jenkins, Charles Gillman, T. S. Ansley, George Jenck, William Langon and M. W. Prater, Aldermen ; Thomas Priestly, Superintendent of Schools; John M. Dale, Treasurer; George Priestly. Assessor; J. P. Tramel, Clerk ; Phillip Weidenfeller, Street Commissioner ; J. P. Tramel and Samuel Thomas,
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Justices ; James Dunn and John Stephens, Constables ; S. E. Sheppard and William N. Currv. Supervisors.
1878-79-Calvert Spensley, Municipal Judge ; A. B. Ferris, James D. James, Alfred Jen- kins, Charles Gillman, T. S. Ansley and George Jenck, Aldermen ; James B. Moffit, Superin- tendent of Public Schools ; Nicholas Schmidt, Treasurer; George Priestly, Assessor ; J. P. Tramel, Clerk ; Edward Brown, Strect Commissioner ; Samuel Jacka and Hugh Connoughton, Constables ; S. E. Sheppard and William N. Curry, Supervisors.
1879-80-J. M. Smith, Municipal Judge; Hymen Joseph, Samuel Jenkins, A. B. Fer- ris, James D. James, Alfred Jenkins and Charles Gillman, Aldermen ; Herman Van Dusen, Superintendent of Schools; Nicholas Smith, Treasurer ; George Priestly, Assessor ; J. P. Tramel, Clerk ; Edward Brown, Street Commissioner ; J. P. Tramel and Samuel Thomas, Jus- tiees ; William J. Healy and A. C. Ansley, Constables ; Joseph Ganary and John H. Vivian, Supervisors.
1880-J. M. Smith, Municipal Judge ; Joseph Prideaux. Charles Gillman, Hymen Joseph, Samuel Jenkins, A. B. Ferris and James D. James, Aldermen ; Herman Van Dusen, Superin- tendent of Schools; Nicholas Smith, Treasurer ; Michael Crawford, Assessor ; J. P. Tramel, Clerk ; Edward Brawn, Street Commissioner ; John Daniels and A. C. Ansley, Constables ; J. J. Ross and George Jenck, Supervisors.
BUSINESS SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION.
We hear of no serious pecuniary difficulties existing while the panic of 1873 was convul- sing the Eastern cities, so it may be safely inferred that the commercial atmosphere has been uniformly clear and prosperous. Business transactions of exceptional magnitude seldom, if ever, occur here to set the people agog with envy, and to cause useless and unprofitable agitation in commercial, manufacturing and mining circles ; yet, those of every-day occurrence are suffi- ciently large and remunerative to provide a constant and observable gain. As a consequence, the city has come to be regarded as one of the most solidly wealthy in this county or in the State ; and had it not been for the railroad bond incubus, under which the place has labored and writhed for so many years, it is but fair to suppose that the community would to-day be in a still more prosperous condition. We have slowly traced the picture of the growing community from the first faint lines of civilization, up through the various gradations of color and shape, until at last the scene becomes comparatively complete in a large and happy family, enjoying the amenities and comforts of modern home life in completeness. The elements of disorder and inharmony characteristic of fifty years ago, have given place to law and order, and a serenity and peaceful- ness has long existed, which it is to be hoped, is but an earnest of the future success and develop- ment of this locality and people.
In conclusion, we have to say that many points of interest have necessarily been omitted for want of space, and to make room for those of greater importance, and that would clearly indicate the condition of the community. Ilowever, it has been our aim from the first to last to take a fair and impartial survey of everything, and to omit nothing of real and permanent value.
CITY DIRECTORY.
Attorneys .- Lanyon & Spensley, Wilson & McIlhon, T. Scott Ansley, Moses M. Strong, Henry & Smith.
Physicians .- J. H. Vivian, William Eastman, James Coolidge, H. L. Stevens, H. W. Osborn.
Dentists .- J. H. Wingender, J. W. Wassall, J. W. Odgers.
Insurance .- T. T. Parmele, J. V. Mayhew, John Jeuck, Wilson & McIlhon, Thomas S. Ansley.
General Stores .- John Lanyon.
Dry Goods and Clothing .- Gundry & Gray, J. Deller, E. Osborne & Son, S. T. Osborn.
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Grocers .- Joseph Prideaux, J. Bennett, Thomas Rawlings, I. Penrose, J. Dawe, John Horn, J. A. Spratler, E. Kinne, P. Allen & Son, Toay Bros., M. W. Prater, S. T. Osborne, Teasdale & Brewer, Jeuck & Mullen, William Perry.
Drugs, etc .- J. H. Vivian, Moffett Bros., R. D. Pulford.
Jewelry .- E. Osborn, C. H. James.
Book Stores .- P. Allen, Jr., J. J. Hanscom & Co.
Banks .- William T. Henry, Wilson & Harris.
Newspapers .- Iowa County Democrat, Tribune, Wisconsin Temperance Journal, Our Messenger.
Hotel.
Hotels .- United States Hotel, Globe Hotel, City Hotel, Wisconsin House, Mineral Point
Grain Dealers .- Samuel White, Samuel Coad, A. B. Ferris, W. Lanyon & Bro., Penhal- legon & Son, Davie Jacko.
Hardware .- Martin & Toay, S. Hocking & Co., Blewett & Eden, Devlin & Prideaux.
Boots and Shoes-J. Schneberger, J. & J. Penhallegon, J. Schillen & Bro., C. Day, John Smith, Griffiths & Son.
Dressmaking .- Misses Holmes & Crowley, Misses M. & H. Crowley, Miss Jackson, Miss Lancaster, Miss Tink, Mrs. Jenkins, Mrs. R. James.
Milliners .- Mrs. Collins, Mrs. Bastian, Mrs. James.
Pianos and Organs .- Hoare Bros., Law & Osborn.
Photography .- James Dabb, H. Jenkins, Mrs. Bird.
Music Teachers .- Joseph Hoare, Miss A. F. Strong, Miss A. Hutchison, F. E. Hoare, S. T. Osborn, M. M. Hoare.
Millers .- Samuel Wright, Charles Sherman, M. Schaff.
Saddlery and Harness .- T. Priestly, J. C. James, W. N. Curry.
Picture Frames and Wall Paper .- P. Allen, Jr., and J. J. Hanscom & Co.
Flour and Feed .- William Lanyon, R. J. Penhallegon & Son.
Agricultural Implements .- Martin & Toay, S. Hocking & Co., A. B. Ferris.
Foundry .- R. Wearne & Son, J. Lanyon & Bro.
Wagons and Carriage Factories .- Curnow & Hosking, William Tregilgus, R. Whitney, W. H. Bluett.
Stock Dealers .- N. Graber, Jr., John Graber, James Harris.
Tailors .- George Kuhnihan, Thrasen & Co., Grimm & Bro.
Breeders of Full Blood Poultry .- Stephen Thomas, James Hoare & Bro., J. Allen, F. E. Hanscom.
Butchers .- Joseph Prideaux, Charles Neil, William Penrose, J. R. Roberts, Bowden & Ivey, Jones & Lanyon.
Painting. - Cottrell Bros., Weidenfeller & Sons, J. P. Hankin, Stephen Thomas.
Barbers .- A. Appel, Harrison & Co., Bennett Winn.
Cigar Factories .- James Mulhearn, Charles Springer.
Contractors and Builders .- Penberthy & Tucker, W. A. Pierce, James Penhallegon & Co., H. Smith, Wasley & Charles.
Coopers .- J. Stamm.
Stone Masons and Plasterers .- James Hoare, R. W. Cox, J. Pemberthy, William Rothe, William Tink, Dan Cober, R. H. Goldsworthy, Abraham Goldsworthy.
Mining .- James Spensley & Co., Perry, Spensley & Bohan.
Icc Dealers .- John Horn & Co., J. F. Boynton.
Coal Dealers .- R. James.
Teaming .- R. Julian, T. Grange, B. Blewett.
Machinists .- J. Lanyon & Bros., Richard Wearne.
Blacksmiths .- J. H. Wilkinson, William Treweek, George Day & Bro., N. Treweek, George Marston, E. Lanyon, William Smith, Winn & Wearne, W. O. Hoskings.
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Bakery .- City Bakery, by Charles Hornung.
Furniture Dealers .- John Kinn, Bishop & Nancollas, Samuel Francis. Ore Buyer .- Fred Gillman.
Smelting Furnace .- James Spensley, John Spensley.
Lumber .- Samuel White, James Hutchison.
Lime .- John P. Harris.
Livery .- Priestly & Bohan, John F. Boynton, Shepard & Keeler. Peltries .- John Hadfield.
Brewers .- Charles Gillman, James Argall.
Draymen .- R. James, J. P. Harris, J. Linden.
Saloons .- William Pascoe & Co., John Jenck, S. Duppler, M. Thies, J. P. Kiefer, N. Shillen, M. Terrill, J. Thies, Jenck & Mullen, John Dorsey, J. Booth, C. Otter, John Gorgan, James McCarville, George Chamley, John Grass.
CHAPTER XVI.
DODGEVILLE.
FIRST LAND ENTRIES AND PLATS-GOVERNMENT AND OFFICIAL ROSTER-EARLY SETTLEMENT-THIE FIRST FORT AND DODGE'S INDIAN RECEPTION-FIRST CLAIMS AND NOTABLE EVENTS-ITEMS OF 1828 AND 1829-TROUBLES OF 1828 AND 1829-AFTER THIE BLACK HAWK WAR-TRADE RE- SUMED-THE SUCKERS AND THEIR SUCCESSORS-BUSINESS FROM 1850 TO 1870-HEALTH OF THE VILLAGE-WAR ITEMS-RAILROAD INTERESTS-EDUCATION-POST OFFICE-BANDS-MINERAL POINT AND DODGEVILLE TELEGRAPHI-FIRES AND FIRE COMPANY-HOTELS-MANUFACTURES- SECULAR SOCIETIES-RELIGIOUS-CEMETERIES-GENERAL SUMMARY-PROFESSIONAL MEN- DIRECTORY.
This thriving village, now the county seat of Iowa County, is, in some respects, the most notable point in the county, and, indeed, in the entire lead-mining region of Wisconsin. Not because of its having preceded all others, but rather on account of its prominence in 1827 and 1828, as the principal mining point on the extreme frontier, and as having been the especial protege of Gov. Henry Dodge, after whom it was named. The annals of the early days are filled with the exploits of this noted man, around whom and Dodgeville the chief events and ex- periences connected with the miners who first came to this county, were centered. He was pre- eminently the prophet, law-giver and founder of this place not only, but was one of the figure- heads in the history of the State that the sons and daughters of modern life love to contemplate. The reckless bravado of the early miners, and the no less unrestrained ruthlessness of the ab- original inhabitants, which operated disastrously in the extreme for them in many instances, were doubtless the anterior means which opened the way to the present fruitful development.
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