History of northern Wisconsin, containing an account of its settlement, growth, development, and resources; an extensive sketch of its counties, cities, towns and villages, their improvements, industries, manufactories; biographical sketches, portraits of prominent men and early settlers; views of county seats, etc., Part 57

Author: Western historical co., Chicago, pub
Publication date: 1881
Publisher: Chicago, Western historical company
Number of Pages: 1052

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JOHN RUMSEV, proprietor of Omnibus Line, Chippewa Falls, was born in Warsaw, N. Y., Feb. 2, 1828. Lived there until he was five years of age, when his parents- Calvin and Polly Mcwhorter Rum- sey-removed with their family to Buffalo, N. Y .; there one year ; then they located in Westfield, N. Y. When John was seventeen years of age he went to Buffalo again, and remained there until 1850, when he went to the Isthmus of Panama, where he remained two years ; he after- wards spent two years in California. He located in Pleasant Grove, Olmsted Co., Minn,, in August, 1856 ; remained there until he came to Ramsey's Landing, Wis. (fifteen miles below Eau Claire) in 1861. En- gaged in mercantile business, steamboating and milling there. In 1874 he removed to Chippewa Falls ; carried on stage and livery business until September, 1880 ; also engaged in lumbering here until 1879, and was engaged in the manufacture of lumber for two years at Chippewa City, prior to 1868. In September, 1880, he sold his interest in the live- ry and stage business to his former partners, Stiles & Lego, and pur- chased the omnibus, dray and express part of the business.' He is also

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agent of the American Express Co. at this point. June 20, 1861, he was married in Pleasant Grove, Minn., to Elizabeth Barrows, who was born in Olean, N. Y., April 14. 1840. They have one daughter, Kate Lyman ; she was born May 15, 1862. Mr. R.'s father, Calvin Rumsey, was born in Poultney, Vt .; mother was Mary McWhorter Rumsey, a native of Granville, N. Y. Mrs. John Rumsey's father was Samuel Burrows, who was born in Cornish, N. Y .; mother is Mary Goodspeed Barrows. She is still living, and resides with her daughter here.

DAVID RUSSELL, of Samuel Hill & Co., carriage makers and blacksmiths, Chippewa Falls, came to Wisconsin in 1872, and located at this place, where he was employed at trade for five years. Commenced present business in 1877, in company with Samuel Hill. Was born in Indiana Feb. 7, 1855, and was reared in Preston, Minn .; is the only son of David Russell, who was murdered in Indiana in the latter part of 1854.

THOMAS A. RYAN. saloon, Chippewa Falls, born in Mukwana- go, Wis. Feb. 1, 1845; resided there with parents eighteen years, and then went to Chicago, and was employed on tug-boats and sailing on the Lake for three Summers. Was then at Eau Claire nine years, em- ployed at lumbering, and two years in saloon business. Came to Chip- pewa Falls in 1877, and opened his present business in Spring of 1881. Married at Chippewa Falls June 15, ISSo, to Elizabeth Taylor, born in State of Wisconsin. They have one child, William T.

JOHN SAMSON, of Samson & Kennedy, millers, Chippewa Falls. Came to Wisconsin in 1875; located at Eau Claire and, was engaged in running the D. S. C. mills for three years. Came to Chippewa Falls in 1878, and commenced milling business at La Fayette, in company with Robert Kennedy, and still continues that business ; opened Star mills in July, 1881 ; born in Canada, (London,) Spring of 1848 ; came to the United States with his parents when quite young, and resided in Min- nesota, and was employed in mills at Minneapolis five years ; married in Clinton Falls, Feb, 7, 1872. to Mary Banetten, born in New York State. They have one child four years old, Irwin D.

JAMES W. SELLERS, Chippewa Falls, came directly to this place from Nova Scotia, where he was born Nov. 13, 1843. Was married Aug. 29, 1875, to Miss Diantha Estelle Neal, of Neillsville, Clark Co. He has been engaged in lumbering during most of the time since coming to the State, and engaged in the mercantile business at St. James, Minn. He also farms extensively on the Yellow River, near the pinery, where he operates a large force of men and teams each Winter. He is of Scotch descent. They have one child, Merton Dale, born in Chippewa Falls, July 11, 1881

SYVERT SERLEY, proprietor Garfield House, Chippewa Falls, came to Wisconsin in 1870; located in this place, and was employed as cook in logging camps for ten years. He has been proprietor of present hotel for a year ; is now opening the Murray House at Big Bend, in partnership with John Yellerberg. This hotel will accommodate seventy- five persons. He was born in Norway, Oct. 25, 1853; came to America in 1870.

JAMES A. SEYDEL, cashier of the Chippewa Lumber & Boom Co., was born in Kane Co., Ill., April 6, 1851. In 1853, his parents re- moved with their family to Pennsylvania, remaining there eighteen months; then went to Virginia, where they lived seven years, and from 1861 to 1866, resided in Washington, D. C .; afterwards in Dauphin, Pa., for one year, in Williamsport, Pa., seven years ; from there he came to Chippewa Falls. He was married here Nov. 5, 1877, to Ida E. Blais- dell, a native of Maine. They have one child, James Herbert, born in August, 1878.

D. E. SEYMOUR, banker, Chippewa Falls; came here in IS61. lIe was with Pound & Halbert, and afterwards with Pound, Halbert & Co., and then with the Union Lumber Company; engaged in bank- ing eleven years ago, also dealing in pine lands and farming to some ex- tent. He was born in the town of Butternuts, Otsego Co., N. Y., and went to New Orleans when twenty-one years old. He returned to New York State, and was married, and went again to New Orleans. He was there and in Mississippi for a year or two, then in New York again. From there he went to Illinois, then to Minnesota, and from the latter State came to Chippewa Falls. He was married in New York State to Elizabeth Halbert, a native of Butternuts, Otsego Co., N. Y. They have five children living-Leila, William L., Jennie, Edwin J. and Robert M. They lost one daughter, Mary (Mrs. Flint), who died in Chippewa Falls.

WILLIAM L. SEYMOUR, son of D. E. Seymour, book-keeper in his father's bank, Chippewa Falls, was born in Butternuts, Otsego Co., N. Y., April 6, 1853 ; lived there until 1855, then his parents removed with their family to Minnesota; lived there seven years, then came to Wisconsin. William L. was engaged in the manufacture of trunks here for two years ; was one year in law office, and has been in the bank one year. He was married in Chippewa Falls, Dec. 15, 1874, to Emma L. Thompson. She was born in Oconomowoc, Wis. They have two chil- dren-Ida Madel and Lina Gertrude.

HORACE L. SMITH, time-keeper for the Chippewa Lumber &

Boom Co., was born in the town of Triangle, Broome Co., N. Y., April 7, 1838 ; lived there until Sept. 24, 1862, when he enlisted in Co. E, 137th N. Y. V. I. ; served until May, 1865. He was in all engagements of his regiment until he was wounded at the battle of Lookout Moun- tain ; afterwards did hospital duty, clerked, etc. When he left the army he returned to Broome County, and remained there eighteen months ; then went to Clearfield, Pa., where he was employed for five years with the firm of William Mengie & Co., Iumbermen. March 28, 1871, he came to Chippewa Falls, and has been connected with the lumber inter- ests ever since. He now has charge of hiring, paying, and keeping the time of the Lumber Company's men ; he also has charge of handling the lumber in their yards at this point. He was married in New York State in April, 1876, to Emma Merrick ; she is a native of Pennsylvania. They have one child, Edna. Mr. S. is a member of the A. F. & A. M. He has been interested in a stave factory at Cadotte, but has disposed of that interest.

CHRISTOPHER F. SMITH, grocer, Chippewa Falls, was born in Wurtemberg, Germany, Dec. 26, 1842. Came to Tioga, Tioga Co., Pa., in August, 1854; lived there about nine years, then resided for seven years at Williamsport, in the same State ; from there he came to Chip- pewa Falls in April, 1870. He was for two years employed as sawyer in the Lumber Company's mill, then was assistant foreman of their yards two years, and was manager of the yards two years; then engaged in grocery business for himself. He has been Alderman of First Ward. Mr. Smith is one of the directors of the First National Bank. He was married at Lock Haven, Pa., July 4, 1866, to Mary A. Schaffer, a native of Pennsylvania. They have four children-Edward R., Carrie L., An- nie and Pearl M.

BYRON SOUTHMAYD, filer, Chippewa Lumber & Boom Com- pany, Chippewa Falls, came to Wisconsin in 1866. Located with par- ents at Eau Claire ; lived on a farm some years. In 1872 run a lath mill for a year and then a shingle mill for three years. In 1876 ran a shingle mill at La Fayette, then for two years at Cedar Falls. After- wards came to Chippewa Falls, and has been employed in present ca- pacity during the Summer, and log-scaling in woods during the Winter. Was born in Alleghany County, N. Y .: married at Eau Claire, July 5, 1879, to Mary Ackerman, born in Allegany County, N. Y. They had one child, deceased.

JOHN W. SQUIERS, proprietor of meat market, Chippewa Falls, was born in Liverpool, Eng., March 23, 1844. Came to America in the Spring of 1864 ; located in Lake County, Ill., where he remained until he came to Chippewa Falls in November, 1866. After coming here, he was engaged in logging and lumbering for about two years. From 1868 to 1872, he conducted the butchering business of Pound, Halbert & Co. ; since then he has carried on business for himself. He is also engaged in farming in the town of Eagle Point. He has held the office of Al- derman four years, and has been connected with the fire department ever since its organization ; now Assistant-Chief of that department. He is a member of A. F. & A. M. and K. of P. Mr. Squiers was mar- ried in Chippewa Falls in October, 1869, to Leila, daughter of D. E. Seymour, of this city. She was born in Butternuts, N. Y. They have one son, James Frederick.

HON. WILLIAM H. STAFFORD, Chippewa Falls, came to Black River Falls, Wis., in 1872, attending school there for about a year, then came to Chippewa Falls, and taught school one year alter coming here. He read law with Hon. J. M. Bingham and was admitted to the Bar in January, 1879. He was Town Clerk of La Fayette for three years. April 5, 1881, he was elected County Judge, and will begin the duties ol that office Jan. 1, 1882. He was born in the town of Orono, Penobscot Co., Me., March 19, 1855. lle is a son of Richard T. and Margaret (Field) Stafford, who now reside in the town of La Fay- ette, Chippewa Co.

EMORY D. STANLEY, Chippewa Falls, was born in Canandaigua, Ontario Co., N.Y., May 5, 1836, and lived there until his parents, Whit- ing D. and Maria Stanley, came (with their family) to Wisconsin in 1847, settling in Vienna, Dane County, where they afterwards died. Mr. Stanley came from Vienna to Chippewa Falls, in 1871 and engaged in mercantile business. He was married in Vienna, in February, 1862, to Isabelle Jaques, who died in 1864, leaving one son, Lemuel W. Mr. Stanley was again married in Vienna, June 5, 1871, to his present wife, Elizabeth Howie, a native of Scotland. They have four children-Rol- and O., John H., Mary R. and Harlow E. Mr. Stanley is a member of the A. F. & A. M., of the Temple of Honor, and president of the County Agricultural Society.

ALEXANDER STEWART, scaler for Chippewa Lumber & Boom Co., was born in the Highlands of Scotland, March 24, 1853 ; came to America with his parents when he was an infant, lived in the town of Lyndon, Cattaraugus Co., N.Y., until 1871, then went to Brockwayville, Pa., where he remained until he came to Eau Claire in 1874. In 1875, he came to Chippewa Falls. He was married in this place, Oct. 9. ISSO, to Carrie M. Kibbee, a native of Michigan. They have one child, Edith Myrtle. Mr. Stewart is a member of the I. O. O. F, and Temple of Honor.

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AMOS S. STILES, of the firm of Stiles & Lego, proprietors of livery stables and stage lines, Chippewa Falls, was born in Calais, Maine, April 3, 1824 ; went to California in 1849; remained there until 1851, when he located in Minnesota at the point where the city of Minneapolis now stands ; resided there twelve years, then came to Chippewa Falls. He was engaged in Inmbering while in Minnesota, and has been in livery business, running stage routes and lumbering since he came here. He was City Treasurer one term, and is now serving second term as Alderman of the Second Ward. He is a member of I. O. O. F., K. of P., and A. F. & A. M., Blue Lodge, Chapter and Commandery. Mr. Stiles was mar- ried in Machias, Me., in June, 1847, to Susan Palmer, a native of that place. They have two children, Frank M. and Nettie H.

ROBERT M. STITT, log contractor, Chippewa Falls, came to Wisconsin in 1867, located at Peshtigo and was engaged logging for others for some seven years ; then went to Wolf River for one year, and came to Chippewa Falls in 1875 ; had charge of logging camps for three years, and for past three years has been engaged in present business ; was also assistant superintendent in building of Paine Creek Dam in 1880, and has also been in the employ, for some time, of the Chippewa Lumber & Boom Co., as inspector of pineries; born in Canada, Jan. 12, 1854 ; came to United States in 1867; was the first successful operator in this State in what is known as " sliding logs."

NATHAN D. STODDARD, restaurant, Chippewa Falls, came to Wisconsin in 1869, and located at Eau Claire; was employed as cook in the woods for five Winters, and in 1871, opened a restaurant and saloon which he carried on for two years. In September, 1873, opened a bak- ery, and continued that for two years ; was then in employ of W. C. R. R., as cook, for one year, and in same capacity in Minnesota and in different other places ; came to Chippewa Falls in 1880 ; employed by Chippewa Lumber & Boom Co., as cook, for a few months, and com- menced present business in October, ISSO ; born in Webster, N.Y. Oct. 29, 1847 ; married in Ean Claire, Nov. 18, 1872, to Matilda Fick, born in Michigan. They have two children-Nathan D. and William R.

W. H. STODDARD, clothing merchant, came to Chippewa Falls in April. 1879. He was born at Chenango Forks, Boone Co., N. Y., Nov. 17, IS55; moved to Ouriskany Falls, N.Y., in 1873; lived there two years, then went to Utica, N.Y., where he remained until he came to Chippewa Falls. He was married in this city, Jan. 6, 1881, to Jennie E., daughter of D. E. Seymour. Mr. Stoddard is a gentleman thoroughly posted in regard to the details of the clothing business, having been en- gaged in its various departments for several years.

IIOMER C. STRONG, wholesale dealer in wood, coal, lime, etc., Chippewa Falls, was born in Warren, Conn., Jan. 30, IS49. He was engaged in railroad bridge-building, for two years, on the New York & New Haven Road. In 1872, he came to Tomah, Wis., and was in the engineering department of the company, building the C. M. & O. R. R. He was then connected with the engineering department of the Wiscon- sin Valley Road, from Tomah to Wausau. In July, 1874, he came to Chip- pewa Falls, and was connected with the building of the Chippewa Falls & Western Railway, from Chippewa Falls to Ean Claire. He was con- ductor on that road for two years, and since then has been connected with his brother, S. B Strong, in his present business. He was married in Godfrey, Ill., Nov. 4. 1879, to Gussie Godfrey, who was born in Wa- verly, Ill.

SEYMOUR B. STRONG, wholesale dealer in coal, wood, lime, etc., Chippewa Falls, was born in Warren, Litchfield Co., Conn., May 18, 1844 ; lived on a farm until he was eighteen years of age. He then en- tered the employ of the Hartford & New Haven Railway Company ; was with that company for six years, and in 1870 he came to Wisconsin ; was engaged as civil engineer on the West Wisconsin & Valley Railway, until 1874, then came to Chippewa Falls, and from July, 1874, to Jannary, 1875, he was civil engineer of the Chippewa Falls & Western Railway. He then became manager of the road, and ran on the road as conductor until August, 1880. He had commenced dealing in coal, lime and wood in 1877, and, in 1880, he began his wholesale business. He is consider- ably in real estate and mining operations. Oct. 8, 1873, he was married in the town of Orange, Juneau Co., Wis., to Alice C. Gardner, a native of the town of Laurens, N.V. They have three children-Charles G., Charrie E. and Alice.

GEORGE W. SWANER, filer Chippewa Lumber & Boom Co., Chippewa Falls, came to Wisconsin, Dec. 31, 1877 ; located at Ean Claire ; employed in saw-mill, as engineer and millwright, for two years ; came to this place in Spring of 1879; employed in present mill for a short time as millwright, and since then as filer ; born in Franklin Conn- ty, Penn., Oct. 22, 1838; went to Ohio with parents when quite young, and was engaged in farming for some five years. In 1857, went to Cedar County, Iowa ; was employed at farming, etc. In 1859, went to Kosci- nsko County, Ind. ; employed as engineer in mills for two years, and afterwards as sawyer and filer for sixteen years. Married at Etna Green, Ind., Sept. 13, 1861, to Sarah J. Birt, boin in Ohio. They have five children-John, Maria, Joseph E., Elizabeth and Clara.

NELSON O. SWIFT, superintendent Chippewa Falls Gas Light Co., was born in South Paris, Oxford Co., Me., April 4, 1842 ; lived there

until 1863 ; then came to Chicago, and has been engaged in gas business ever since, associated with his brother, A. E. Swift, in the construction of gas works in various places in Illinois, Michigan, Jowa and Wisconsin ; also engaged with him in saw-mill business at Cadott, Wis. He was married in LaSalle, Ill., Feb. 22, 1877, to Thirza D. Lindley. She was born in LaSalle. They have one son, Harry Lindley, born Jan. 21, 1881.

A. TARRANT, undertaker and dealer in furniture, Chippewa Falls, was born in Salisbury, Wiltshire, Eng., Jan. 7, 1822. Came to America with his parents, Thomas and Mercy (Hamilton) Tarrant in 1827. They located in between Watertown and Sacketts Harbor, Jefferson Co., N. Y. ; lived there five years, then removed to Kingston, Ontario. Re- mained in Canada until 1863, then moved to Muskegon, Mich., where he resided until he came to Ean Claire in 1867. June 25, 1879, he came from Ean Claire to Chippewa Falls; engaged in lumber business for seventeen years, prior to leaving Canada and continued in that business until he came to Chippewa Falls. He was married in Sheffield County, Canada, Feb. 26, 1843, to Elizabeth Hattrick. She was born in Perth, Ontario. They have two children living-Martha Jane, now Mrs. Jo seph Bletchier, of Ean Claire ; James Henry, superintendent of the Valley Lumber Company's mill at Eau Claire. Lost one daughter, Mary Elizabeth, who died May 14, 1877, aged about twenty-six years. Mr. T. is a member of the Temple of Honor.

HON. JAMES A. TAYLOR, proprietor of the Central House at Chippewa Falls, was born in Argyle Washington Co., N. Y., Sept. 8, 1835 ; was reared in Saratoga County, N. Y. Located at Chippewa Falls, June 27, 1854, having been a resident of Lansing, Iowa, prior to that time. After coming to Chippewa Falls he was employed as clerk of the steamboat, Ben. H. Campbell, owned by H S. Allen & Co. From late in the Summer of 1854 to the Fall of 1856, he had charge of the store of H. S. Allen & Co. In 1855, Mr. Taylor, in partnership with Fred H. Bussy, built the first store on the town plat. They commenced mercantile business in October, 1856, and continued together until 1867. They also dealt in lumber, furs, etc., and in 1861 they run the Allen mill with Adin Randall. In 1864, Taylor & Bussy built the Grand Isl- and Mill, which was destroyed by fire in 1865 ; they rebuilt it the fol- lowing Winter. Mr. Taylor purchased his partner's interest and con- ducted the mill until 1872, then leased the mill to the French Lumber- ing Company, and sold the mill to that company in 1875. In 1876, he leased the Central Hotel, and purchased it in 1877. Mr. T. was the first Mayor of the city of Chippewa Falls, and has held various town and village offices. He was a member of the Assembly of Wisconsin in 1880. He was married in Chippewa Falls, Dec. 25, 1856, to Mary M. Buzzell, a native of St. Lawrence County, N. Y. They have three chil- dren-Frank A., William J. and John 1. Mr. Taylor was one of the founders of Eau Claire Lodge, No. 112, A. F. & A. M.

HENRY H. TODD, insurance agent, Chippewa Falls, was born in Morris, Otsego Co., N. Y., Oct. 31, 1840; resided in Albany, N. Y., for two years, prior to coming to Chippewa Falls in February, 1869. Af- ter coming here, he entered the store of the Union Lumber Company ; * was employed as clerk for one year and five years cashier of that estab- lishment. Since then engaged in fire, life and accident insurance busi- ness ; also sells Ocean Steamship tickets to and from Europe. He was City Clerk in 1878 and 1879, and has been secretary of the Chippewa County Agricultural Society since its organization in December, 1878. Mr. Todd was married in Morris, Otsego Co., N. Y., Sept. 26, 1864, to Ellen A. Cruttenden, a native of that place. They have one child, George S., born Ang. 2, 1871. Mr. T. is a member of A. F. & A. M.

TRUDELL BROS., painters, Chippewa Falls. This firm is com- posed of John and Joseph Trudell. They came to Wisconsin in 1880, located in Chippewa Falls, and commenced in present business. They learned their trade with their father, Louis Trudell, of Waddington, N. Y., and do the leading business in their line here. John was born in Waddington, N. Y., Dec. 15, 1858, and some time previons to coming to Wisconsin was employed clerking in Canada for four years. Joseph Trudell was also born in Waddington, N. Y., and was employed at his trade there for some years.

PETER TURCOT, shoemaker, Chippewa Falls, came to Wisconsin in 1874. Located in this place and was employed at trade for six years, and commenced present business in June, 1880, in partnership with John Thorn. Born in Canada, Sept. 14, 1849; learned trade there and was employed at it for some years; came to United States in 1874. Has been a member of Society of St. John the Baptist for one year.

GIDEON D. VAILLANCOURT, saloon, Chippewa Falls, came to Wisconsin in 1863. Located at this place and was engaged Inmber- ing for three years. Opened a saloon and restaurant in Spring of 1867, in company with Moses Hibbard, and they continued together for some years. Has been in present business alone for ten years, and at one time did a wholesale trade in connection with saloon. Was Alderman of First Ward, elected in 1872 for three years, clerk in office of Lientenant- Governor of State for one term, and is now Supervisor of First Ward. Born in Quebec, Canada, June 12, IS43 ; came to United States in 1863. Married at St. Paul, Minn., Oct. 14, 1869, to Rose A. Fontaine, born in

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Montreal, Canada. They have three children-Charles G., Maud, three years old, and Ida R., six years old.

SIMON R VAN HOUTER, proprietor of City Livery, Chippewa Falls, was born in Ohio, Aug. 27, 1849 ; came to Wisconsin in 1850, with his parents, Ezekiel and Elizabeth Van Houter ; they located at Beloit, and resided there until July 18, 1861, when they removed to Chippewa Falls, where they now reside. Simon was employed in the livery stable of Stiles & Co. for twelve years, and in January, 1881, he engaged in business for himself. He was married in Chippewa Falls, March 24, 1868, to Jennie Sykes. She was born in Yorkshire, England. They have five children-Charles, Nettie, Mand, Mabel and Samuel ; lost one (son), Harvey ; he died in 1872, when only two weeks old.

LOUIS VINCENT (deceased), was born in Canada in February, 1833, and when eight years of age, moved to Prairie du Chien, Wis. Came to Chippewa Falls in 1859, remained some two years and was then at Menomonee for one and a half years. Was married there. Oct. 3, 1861, to Helen E. Thompson. Returning to Chippewa Falls he was employed in a saw mill for two years, and was afterwards manager of general store for Mearitt, Allen & Co., and also ran a saloon in partner- ship with J. Mandalert. Was then in grocery and dry goods business with G. and J. Mandalert for some years. They were also engaged in lumbering, and in 1875 created the French Lumbering Co., and he became its first and only president. Died at Wabasha, Minn., May 22, 1880. Mr. Vincent was an influential member of the thirtieth ses- sion of the Wisconsin Legislature, in 1877, and Mayor of the city for the year 1879. His widow still resides at Chippewa Falls, with her six children-John L., Mary, Albert, Amelia, Charles and Helen.

CALLIX VINETTE, boots and shoes, Chippewa Falls, came to Wisconsin in Fall of 1869. Located at this place and opened a shoemaking shop, which he carried on for two years. Was then employed as shoe- maker for five years ; again opened business on his own account, and continued up to Spring of 1881, when he added boots and shoes, and opened present store. Born in Quebec, Canada, April 8, 1845. Came to United States 1868 ; remained in Chicago, Ill., for six months. Was married in Chippewa Falls, May 6. 1878, to Amada Gaulait, born in Canada. They have two children-Mary Alba and Charles A.

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Author: Western historical co., Chicago, pub Publication date: 1881 Publisher: Chicago, Western historical company Number of Pages: 1052

Author: Western historical co., Chicago, pub
Publication date: 1881
Publisher: Chicago, Western historical company
Number of Pages: 1052