The history of Columbia county, Wisconsin, containing an account of its settlement, Part 117

Author: Butterfield, Consul Willshire, 1824-1899, [from old catalog] ed; Western historical company, chicago, pub. [from old catalog]
Publication date: 1880
Publisher: Chicago, Western historical company
Number of Pages: 1104

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As the village grew in size and importance, the necessity for its incorporation under the general laws of the State became apparent, in order that such improvements might be made as would best advance its interests, improvements that the town would not consider. A prelim- inary meeting, to take into consideration the subject of incorporation, was held at Eaton's Hall, Saturday, April 13, 1872. Addison Eaton was made Chairman of the meeting, and H. M. Ayer, Secretary. It was voted that a charter be applied for under Chapter 188, of the General Laws of 1872, and that all of Section 27 be embraced in the limits of the village. H. M. Ayer and C. Bacon were appointed a committee to take the census of the section, and E. W. Gardner, R. Lindsay, and J. M. Bartholomew, to draft the application and present it to the court, and also to made a map of the area embraced in the application. L. F. Wanner was appointed to see to the printing of the proper notices, and that the census returns and map be filed in the office of the Town Clerk for inspection. As the result of the census, it was found there were 647 inhabitants residing on the section mentioned.

The application of the citizens of the village was favorably considered by the court, and on the 20th day of July. 1872, the first election was held, resulting in the choice of Horatio N. Cowen, President ; E. Andrews, Alexander Woods, James McCloud, H. C. Bradley, William Dunlap and Leonard F. Wanner, Trustees ; Carlos Bacon, Clerk ; J. M. Pruyn, Treasurer ; H. M. Ayer. Police Justice. Other elections have annually been held, resulting as follows :

1873-E. W. Gardner, President ; E. Andrews, William Dunlap, I. V. N. Walker, Will- iam Goldspohn, Thomas Albiston, Frederick Hanson. Trustees; H. M. Ayer, Clerk ; J. M. Prayn, Treasurer ; H. M. Ayer, Assessor ; John Foote, School Superintendent ; A. Woods, Police Justice.

1874-E. W. Gardner, President; E. Andrews, William Dunlap, I. V. N. Walker, Will- iam Goldspohn, Thomas Albiston, Frederick Hanson, Trustees ; H. M. Ayer, Clerk ; H. L. Bancroft, Treasurer ; John Foote, School Superintendent ; G. T. Simons, Constable ; G. M. Bartholomew, Justice of the Peace; James Seville, Police Justice.

1875-E. W. Gardner, President : E. Andrews, William Dunlap, I. V. N. Walker, Will- ian Goldspohn, Thomas Albiston, Frederick Hanson, Trustees ; H. M. Ayer, Clerk ; John Yule, Treasurer ; John Foote, School Superintendent ; G. T. Simons, Constable ; G. M. Bar- tholomew, Justice of the Peace; H. M. Ayer, Police Justice.

1876-E. W. Gardner, President ; E. Andrews, J. O. Eaton, G. E. McKeebe, William Goldspohn, Thomas Albiston, Peter Kehl, Trustces ; J. M. Bartholomew, Clerk ; John Yule. Treasurer ; Addison Eaton, School Superintendent; Alfred Clemens, Constable ; S. S. Dun- ning, Justice of the Peace ; H. M. Ayer, Police Justice.

1877-Thomas Albiston, President ; E. Knutsen, E. Andrews, Peter Kehl, W. M. Bar- tholomew, Henry B. Bancroft. J. O. Eaton, Trustees; J. M. Bartholomew, Clerk ; Orin Rice, Treasurer ; G. M. Bartholomew, Police Justice ; E. W. Gardner, Justice of the Peace : J. U. Rav, Constable.

1878-G. M. Bartholomew, President ; S. M. Blake, William Goldspohn, S. H. Watson, W. M. Bartholomew, H. L. Bancroft, William Dunlap, Trustees ; J. M. Bartholomew, Clerk ; R. W. Mills, Treasurer ; E. W. Gardner, Police Justice ; Alfred Clemens, Constable.

1879-Edward Andrews, President: S. H. Watson, H. L. Bancroft, J. O. Eaton, E. B. Wait, William Goldspohn, Jacob C. Wrisler, Trustees ; J. M. Bartholomew, Clerk ; John Yule, Treasurer ; G. W. Fenno, Marshal ; II. M. Ayer, Police Justice ; E. W. Gardner, Justice of the Peace.

CHURCHES.

The religious and moral influences of the village have always kept pace with its growth. The Methodists were the pioneer laborers in the field, followed closely by the Baptists and Presbyterians. The Universalists were the last to form an organization.

Methodist Episcopal .- Rev. L. Harvey had in 1845 a conference appointment to travel, west, southwest and northwest of Madison, about thirty miles out, and seeing, in the post office

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of that city, some Methodist church papers directed to Rev. H. Maynard and the Bartholo- mews, he inquired where they could be found. The Postmaster told him the course to take as best he could, and the missionary started to hunt them up, and, as remarked by Father May- nard, he found them waiting for him. This was late in the fall of that year. A class was immediately formed, according to the rules of the Methodist Episcopal Church, consisting of G. M. Bartholomew, Leader ; Catherine Bartholomew, M. C. Bartholomew, Mary Bartholomew, Christiana Bartholomew, Henry Maynard, Catherine Maynard, Harriet E. Maynard ; in all eight. Preaching was had once in two weeks in the log cabins of the Bartholomews, or Mr. Maynard, until the log schoolhouse was built on Section 27 in the spring of 1846, which became their regular place of worship. Says the Rev. H. Maynard, in a local paper in 1879 : " These meetings were generally attended with the Divine presence, spiritual and profitable, with some revivals and additions to the church. As others came and settled in the valley, they came and worshiped with us, in the little log schoolhouse, with one heart and one mind. Mrs. J. N. Lewis says the first time she attended service in this valley she rode on an ox sled, with a family, to that little log house. Every church in Lodi to-day may thank God for the influence that went out from that little log house. There was an unusual proportion of the settlers that were church-going people, hence the influence of Christianity prevailed over opposing influen- ces. The ministers that have been appointed to labor for the Methodist Church in this place from 1845 to 1880 inclusive are : Rev. L. Harvey, about ten months ; W. Smith, one year ; S. Tasker, one year; assistant preacher, Mr. Adams, six months when he sickened and died, when H. Maynard finished the year ; S. P. Walden, one year ; James Holmes, six months M. Wooley, finishing the year ; E. Bunce, two years ; Nelson Butler, two years; James Wells, one year ; Mr. Cochran, two years ; S. Dodge, two years ; J. B. Bachman, two years ; S. De- lap, one year ; J. S. Hurd, two years ; J. D. Searles, two years ; B. C. Hammond, one year ; J. B. Bachman, one year ; J. T. Prior, two years ; E. Tasker, two years ; F. M. Fullerton, one year; W .- H. Kellogg, two years; J. C. Aspinwall, two years ; R. Burnip, two years ; J. D. Brothers, who received his appointment in the fall of 1879. The most of these ministers are yet in the regular work, a few of them are worn out by long, hard service, and are waiting with holy patience the Master's call to come up higher. A few of them have gone from labor to their reward ; they fought a good fight, received their discharge, and have gone to enjoy the faithful soldier's reward. Rev. Mr. Adams was a yonng preacher of good talents, deep piety, much zeal, and a good prospect for future usefulness in the church. Ile traveled this circuit some four months, sickened and died at Clark's Corners. He left a wife and two children. I was with him in his last sickness, preached his funeral sermon, and then we laid his remains beneath the sod to sleep until the resurrection morn." As the population increased and the log schoolhouse became too small, a house was obtained in the village of Lodi, which was of sufficient size for some time.

In the year 1855, the society built a large stone church at a cost of $4,500, which was dedicated June, 1857, N. E. Cobleigh, President of Appleton University preaching the dedica- tory sermon.

In March, 1880, there were 146 members of the church. Its officers at that time were Rev. Joseph D. Brothers, Pastor ; L. F. Wanner, R. Steele, A. S. Bowman, G. M. Bartholo- mew, John Wilkins, M. Cain, C. Goodall, N. G. Burlingame, Stewards ; J. M. Bartholomew, Recording Steward ; G. M. Bartholomew. C. Goodall, L. F. Wanner, W. M. Bartholomew, H. Phinney, L. J. Burlingame, M. Cain, A. S. Bowman, E. B. Wait, Trustees ; H. Phinney, L. J. Burlingame, Class Leaders.

Baptist .- A meeting was held at the house of H. M. Ayer, April 23, 1852, for the pur- pose of taking into consideration the organization of a Baptist church. Elder Joseph Bowman was chosen Moderator and H. M. Ayer, Clerk. It was resolved to organize, and Peter Van Ness, William G. Simons and Cyrus Hill was appointed a committee to prepare articles of faith and covenant, and present a name for the church when recognized. On Saturday, the 22d of May, those interested again assembled to hear the report of the committee, which report was

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adopted and the articles signed by Peter Van Ness, Cyrus Hill. William G. Simons. II. M. Ayer, Freedom Simons, William Wait, Matthias Warner, Ira Polly, Emma Van Ness, Caroline L. Simons. Almira Simons. Lucy Warner, Caroline Wait, Catherine Polly, James Cross. Laura Durkee, Betsy Hill. Peter Van Ness was elected Deacon. On Wednesday, the 26th of May, the Council. consisting of Elders Moses Rowley, Joseph Bowman, Peter Conrad and Charles Perry, convened at the appointed place and voted unanimously to extend to the brethren and sisters the hand of fellowship as a regular Baptist Church. Elder Conrad preached, and Elder Rowley extended the hand. On Thursday, June 3, 1852, the church was received into the Dane Association, then convened at Fall River. In January, 1853, the church invited Elder Joseph Bowman to become its Pastor, which invitation he accepted, and the relation continued till December 28, 1861. During this time the church had no stated place of meeting of its own, but assembled in schoolhouses in the village and out districts. Its membership, too, was scattered over quite an extended territory, rendering it impracticable to keep up regular social and prayer meetings. Under the labors of Elder Bowman twenty were added by bap- tism ; by experience and letter, thirty-eight. After Mr. Bowman closed his work the church was without a pastor for two years and a half, in which time three were added by letter, three lismissed in the same way, and two died. Elder O. O. Stearns was then called to the pastorate, in which relation he continued for ten years, or until July, 1874. In February, 1863, a com- mittee was appointed by the church to see how much could be raised for building a house of wor- ship. In January, 1865, a committee was appointed to select a site. In September the church voted to build, and appointed Deacons Van Ness aml King and William Simons a building com- mittec. The enterprise was prosecuted vigorously till the house was erected and inclosed ; when that was done, it was found the fund was about exhausted. and additional subscriptions had to be obtained. On the 13th of March, 1867, it was completed, furnished, and duly dedi- cated to the service of the living God. The entire cost of the building and furniture was 84,500. Rev. H. C. Fuller was called to the pastorate December 13, 1874, and continued for two years, when the church was without a pastor until April, 1877. When Elder N. E. Cha- pin accepted a call and entered upon the work. A Sunday school was organized when the con- gregation took possession of their house of worship, and has been a great help to the church, a number of its scholars becoming members. The constituent members of the church were 17, and up to March, 1880, there have been added by baptism, 95; by letter, 43; experience, 20: a total of 175. The dismissions by letter, death and exclusion have been 99; leaving a membership of 76. At this time, its officers are Rev. N. E. Chapin, Pastor ; Peter Van Ness, Freedom Simons, Deacons; E. W. Gardner, Clerk ; E. Richmond, Treasurer ; F. Simons, Isaac Van Ness, E. W. Gardner, Trustees.

Presbyterian .- In June, 1852, a small band of Christian men and women gathered in a small room on Columbus street, for the purpose of forming a Presbyterian or Congregational church, according to the voice of the majority, whichever way it might be. As a majority were Presbyterians, it was thought best to have the church of the same form, the Congregation- alists cordially acquiescing and supporting the organization. It was put in connection with the Wisconsin Convention, a union of the Congregationalists and Presbyterian Church for united work, in which connection it continued six years, when it was transferred to the Presbytery of Columbus, since which time its relation has been with the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church. The organization was consummated by signing the articles of covenant, ten persons affixing their names : James O. Eaton and wife, A. P. Smith and wife, Robert Mann and wife, Mrs. Partridge, Mrs. Strangeway, Mrs. J. N. Lewis and Miss Eliza Steele. At the first com- munion, Mrs. I. H. Palmer was received on profession, and at the next Mrs. Crowley. by letter. A. P. Smith and Robert Mann were chosen Elders. The Rev. J. N. Lewis, in a quarter-cen- tennial sermon. delivered in June, 1877, remarked that " there seemed to have been a marked Providence in the commencement of this church, as indeed its whole history to this hour reveals the faithful hand of God in blessing and guiding us. With much reluctance, and after much urging by the Secretary of the Home Missionary Society, the first Presbyterian minister to

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Lodi consented to take a letter of introduction to James O. Eaton, residing here. From descrip- tions given, the place was pictured in his mind as a gloomy hamlet, where two cross-roads met, with merely a tavern on one side and a blacksmith-shop on the other, in a dingy dell, with a soil of the hard- est white clay, covered with the scrubbiest of scrub-oaks, much like Petroleum V. Nasby's 'Con- federit Corners,' abating the whisky and politics of Deacon Pogram. But what a surprise to behold, instead, the most enchanting landscape, these broad valleys of the greenest prairie, these bold hluffs, these symmetrically rounded hills, with groves in groups scattered on their tops and sloping sides, the music of the mills and the crystal streams, all presenting a view more lovely then, even in its wild state, than since the hand of civilization has despoiled it of half its original beauty.'

The first Presbyterian sermon was preached here on the 19th of October, 1851. There was no church or society to decide about accepting or rejecting the service of the preacher, no trustees to pledge adequate support. The only support that could be relied on was the pledge of a small sum from the Secretary of the Home Missionary Society. In December following, the missionary, the Rev. J. N. Lewis, arrived with his family. Says Mr. Lewis, in the ser- mon referred to: " The next day after our arrival, while moving the goods to the new home, what gloomy thoughts-more gloomy than the gloomiest of winter days. What was he doing here ? Was this faith or folly, prudence or presumption, to engage in such an undertaking ? Where was the food to come from, unless, like Elijah's, it was brought by the ravens ? With such forebod- ings, the table was spread and occupied for the evening meal, when there was a knock at the door, when a present for the frying-pan next morning was handed in, from good mother Eells over the way. Soon another knock, and a bundle of clothing from Brother Rosenkrans, of Columbus, desiring to divide the contents of a missionary-box he had just received. Truly, it was felt at the table that the ravens were already on the wing. The next day the message had gone before- hand to Judge Palmer's miller, 'take no toll from the missionary ; ' and soon from another, ' come for a bag of oats.' From that day, all anxiety in regard to support was dismissed. In the course of six years, the feeble band of ten was increased to thirty-nine, subsequently six more were added."

Early in August, 1857, the Rev. G. B. Riley, from Horseheads, N. Y., commenced his labors in the place. Not having a church edifice, and being able to obtain the schoolhouse for only a portion of the time, he preached much in the school districts adjoining. A church build- ing was commenced, and the basement finished for occupancy. Mr. Riley labored with the con- gregation six years, during which time seventy-six communicants were received. After an inter- regnum of nearly a year, the Rev. Daniel A. Bassett, from Illinois, was invited, and began services in August, 1864. He was a man devoted to his work, a good preacher, and during his two years' stay there were two interesting revivals, and forty-six members were received. The next Pastor was the Rev. Warren Mayo, from Danby, N. Y., a man of the stature and stateli- ness of Saul, King of Israel. In his ministry continual additions were made to the church, in all seventy-five. He was succeeded, in 1872, by the Rev. J. W. Knott, who had a very success- ful pastorate of seven years, during which time large additions were made to the church, 112 being added at one time, the result of an extensive revival. Mr. Knott was succeeded, in October, 1879, by the Rev. H. L. Brown. The church very early adopted the plan of a rotary eldership. In March, 1880, its Elders were William Dunlap, J. B. Dwinnell, Addison Eaton, P. H. Gunnison and E. H. Irwin. Its Trustees at the same time were J. O. Eaton, Danford Pratt, A. Arries, Thomas Albiston and E. Andrews.

Universalist .- A parish was organized December 8, 1872, H. C. Bradley and H. L. Ban- croft, Trustees ; H. C. Bradley, Treasurer ; R. N. Bartholomew, Clerk. Its constituent mem- bers were John Foote, R. N. Bartholomew, H. C. Bradley, H. L. Bancroft, S. M. Blake, D. Hesselgrave, Laura Foote, Ann M. Bancroft, Julia A. Bradley, S. A. Dearborn, Mary J. Bots- ford, Sophia Hidden, Hannah Hesselgrave, Jane Lovering, Jane Perry, Philander Mosher, John W. Foote, John C. Dearborn, John T. Hidden, Albert Lovering, William B. Chrisler, Jacob Chrisler, Elizabeth Chrisler, M. H. Chrisler, George T. Cawthorne, Jonas Narracong, Seth

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Andrews. A church, in connection with the parish, was organized September 2, 1875, with the following membership: David Hesselgrave, Hannah Hesselgrave, Frank Terrill, Frederick Perry, John Foote, William B. Chrisler, Elizabeth Chrisler, J. A. Wieting, R. N. Bartholomew, H. L. Baneroft, C. A. Martin, Mrs. C. A. Martin, Mr. Curtiss and wife, Abbie Curtiss, Mary S. Bradley, Jane A. Perry, Albert Lovering, Jane Lovering, Julia A. Bradley, John W. Foote, Laura R. Foote, Emily B. Foote, Florence M. Foote, A. Terrill, Jacob Chrisler, Mary H. Chrisler, Josephine Cawthorn, Carlton Cawthorn, Emma Cawthorn, Mattie E. Bartholomew. The first minister to preach Universalism in Lodi was Rev. M. G. Todd, through whose instru- mentality a good work was wrought. He was succeeded by Rev. B. F. Rogers, in 1872, during whose pastorate the parish was organized. For the year 1873, the parish had no min- ister, but in 1874, Rev. Mr. Todd once "more became its minister, and by him the church was instituted. The church edifice is of brick, and is finished in handsome style. Its erection was commenced April 3, 1873, and dedicated January 15, 1878, the sermon of dedication being preached by Rev. M. G. Todd. The cost of the building was $4,000. A successful Sunday school, of fifty members, has been in operation for some years. Rev. A. C. Barry, D. D., was the successor of Mr. Todd and has met with fair success in his labors.

Schools .- The first settlement in the village of Lodi was made in the spring of 1846, and in the summer a log house was erected on Section 27, and school taught therein by Miss Mary Yockey. This house served until 1851, when a frame building was erected on the same section, the district being No. 1. John Foote taught the first winter term in 1848-49. The school districts of the town remained as organized by the Town Superintendent of Schools until 1864. On the 17th day of September of that year, the Supervisors of the town, by order, attached the territory of Districts Nos. 2 and 6 to District No. 1. On the 8th day of October, 1864, by order of the Board, District No. 7 was also attached. On the 5th day of November, 1877, the portion of Joint District No. 3, lying within the town of Lodi, was attached, making the Union District composed of Nos. 1, 2, 6, 7, and a part of No. 3. The first school meeting of the consolidated districts was held September 26, 1864. At this meeting, H. M. Ayer was elected Director for three years ; John B. Dwinnell, Treasurer, for two years; W. M. Bartholomew, Clerk, for one year. A special school meeting was held October 8, 1864, when the District Board was authorized to move one or more of the schoolhouses in the district as will best sub- serve the interest of the whole district. The object of uniting these school districts was to form a union school of high grade. Previous to this time, Prof. A. G. Riley had been teaching a select high school in the village, and had awakened considerable interest in a higher education than was then being taught by the common schools of the town. At the same time the State Superintendent of Public Schools, in his annual report, had placed the village in rather an un- enviable light in comparison with Kilbourn City, Pardeeville, Wyocena, Cambria, Fall River, and Poynette, which aroused the pride of the citizens of Lodi, and steps were at once taken to remedy the matter. On the suggestion of the Superintendent the consolidation was effected. Prof. Riley expressed himself ready to abandon his school if the change was made. He was chosen the first Principal of the Union School, which was opened Monday, November 14, 1864.

At the annual meeting, August 28, 1865, the sum of $375 was appropriated and the Board instructed to purchase for a new school building, and to sell all real estate not then used for school purposes. At the annual meeting, August 27, 1866, it was voted to raise $60, to pay rent for the basement of the Methodist Episcopal Church, which was being used for the high school. It was also voted to purchase a lot of E. B. Wait for $150; one of J. B. Dwinnell for $127; and two of William Dunlap for $275. These purchases were authorized and made with a view of erecting a new school building. In furtherance of this idea, at the annual meeting, held August 26, 1867, there was appropriated $50, to pay for plan and specifications of the new house. A committee was also appointed to secure the passage of a private law to enable the district to issue its bonds for the purpose of erecting the building. The Legislature acceded to the request of the will of the district, as expressed in their meeting, and passed an enabling act.

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At the annual meeting, held July 13, 1868, the district resolved that a new schoolhouse was needed, and voted to issue district bonds for $10,000, according to the special act of the Legislature, to apply on the building. The District Board, at the same time, were appointed a building committee.

On the 1st day of March, 1869, the contract for the new schoolhouse was awarded to James McCloud, of Lodi, for $9,475, and the district bonds for that amount were sold to Mr. Mc- Cloud at their par value. The house was finished and occupied for the term commencing in November, 1869. It was arranged for four departments on the first floor, and one on the sec- ond floor, with two recitation-rooms. Its seating capacity was 340. About 2 o'clock on the morning of March 29, 1878, an alarm of fire was raised, and it was discovered the schoolhouse was in flames. In the absence of water and a machine with which to throw it, it was evident nothing could be done to save the building, and it was with feelings of sadness that teachers, pupils and citizens had to witness its destruction. It was insured for $7,000, which amount was paid in due time by the insurance companies.

On the 25th of May, 1878, the District Board was authorized to contract for a new school- house with the lowest responsible resident bidder, at a cost not to exceed $6,800, exclusive of furnishing. The same day, a contract was made with James McCloud, the contractor of the old building, for the sum mentioned. The plans and specifications for the new house were furnished by D. R. Jones, architect, of Madison. The house was completed and occupied December 12, 1878. It is a large two-story cream-colored brick, with three schoolrooms below and three above.

The first Principal, employed November, 1864, was A. G. Riley, who remained four years, the second was E. B. Everdell, one year; third, J. C. Yocum, five years ; fourth, A. A. Miller, two years ; D. O. Hibbard, one year ; W. E. Todd. three years. The assistants, in the various departments, from 1864 to 1879 inclusive, have been Elmira Duncan, Martha Lewis, Sarah Bartholomew, Carrie R. Tabor, Julia Bartholomew, Martha Van Ness, Leora M. Evans, Miss Wright, F. Johnson, Jennie E. Little, Tillie M. Riddle, Jennie Sprague, M. C. Buchanan, Sarah Dunlap, Laura Luse, Mr. Aldrich, Alice Welch, Emma Curtis, Michael Clinton, Minnie Waldo, Maggie Ferguson, M. J. Owen, Annie Blachley, Ada Simons, Mr. E. H. Phillips, Misses Fanny Pettit, Hattie A. Salisbury, Ida Merryman, Libbie Batty, Mr. Webber, E. M. Gun- nison, Alice Randall, Rose Newell, Emma Salisbury, Tillie Knutesen, Hattie C. Hall, Mary L. Aspinwall, Elsina Wiswall, Rose Knutesen, M. A. Owen, A. R. Luse, Emma Foote, Minnie Ayer, Alice Coapman, Mattie Buchanan, Lizzie Dwinnell, Lottie Lattimer and Marion Miles.

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The history of Columbia county, Wisconsin, containing an account of its settlement, Part 117

Author: Butterfield, Consul Willshire, 1824-1899, [from old catalog] ed; Western historical company, chicago, pub. [from old catalog] Publication date: 1880 Publisher: Chicago, Western historical company Number of Pages: 1104

Author: Butterfield, Consul Willshire, 1824-1899, [from old catalog] ed; Western historical company, chicago, pub. [from old catalog]
Publication date: 1880
Publisher: Chicago, Western historical company
Number of Pages: 1104