The history of Columbia county, Wisconsin, containing an account of its settlement, Part 118

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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Graduates of the High School .- Since the organization of the graded-school system, up to and including the year 1879, there have graduated twenty-nine young gentlemen and ladies, as follows : Annie Irwin, Minnie L. Ayer. Eva Bartholomew, Florence M. Foote, Ida Merry- man, Millie Maynard, Rose M. Knuteson, Lewis E. Walker, James I. Bartholomew, Lizzie I. Dwinnell, Tillie J. Knuteson, Herbert Goodall, James P. Wilson, Eva Goodall, Adell Bartholomew, Henry Early, Silas Overton, Harry Irwin, Bert Palmer, Miles Fenno, D. W. Simons, Nora Knuteson, Elma Simons, Mary L. Overton, George B. Gardner, Ben Wait, Frank Foote, Robert Wilson, George Dwinnell.

TEMPERANCE.

The principles of temperance, as held and taught in early days, found a genial soil whereon to take deep root, among the settlers of Lodi. Among its advocates were the names of John Slown, Aaron Chalfant, I. B. Tabor, the Bartholomews, Simonses, Maynards, J. O. Eaton, I. H. Palmer, E. C. Tuller, Dr. John Ingals, John Foote, with their families. In the sum- mer or fall of 1849, an organization was formed, called the Lodi Temperance Society. The first meetings were held in the old log schoolhouse, afterward in the hall of Lodi Hotel. J. O. Eaton was chosen Secretary, John Slown or G. M. Bartholomew, President. The obligation bound its members to abstain from the use of, or traffic in, alcoholic liquors, except for medicinal, mechanical or sacramental purposes. It was similar to the obligation of the Wash- ingtonian Society, at that time quite popular in some parts of the country.

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Perseverance Lodge, No. 272, I. O. G. T .- This lodge was organized May 10, 1865, by Miss M. Emery, State Organizer, with about twenty charter members. Its first officers were : J. O. Eaton, W. C. T .; Mrs. E. S. Lewis, W. V. T .: E. B. Meeteer, W. S .; Mary E. Eaton, W. A. S .; James Chapin, W. F. S .; Minnie Chapin, W. T .; Oscar Dunlap, W. M .; Mattie Luse, W. D. M. : Mrs. H. L. Meeteer, W. I. G .; George Eaton, W. O. G .; Mrs. Schemmer- horn, R. II. S. : Mrs. Lindsay, L. H. S. The first year, ending May, 1865, there were 185 initiated, including the charter members. The second year, 78; third year, 21 ; fourth year, 27 ; fifth ycar, 15. The sixth year was a very dark one for the lodge, there being no meetings held between May 24 and September 6, 1870. On the evening of the 6th, a meeting was held and officers elected. Mattie Lewis was elected W. C. T .; Sarah Luse, W. V. T .; Laura Foote, W. S .; Carrie Tabor, W. F. S .; Maggie Wells, W. M .; Frank Luse, W. T .; M. Blachley, I. G. ; John W. Foote, O. G. : Warren Mayo, Chap. During the remainder of the quarter, the meetings were very poorly attended, and it was a question whether to strive longer to keep up the lodge or surrender the charter ; but a few determined ones resolved they would never surrender, but would adopt for their motto " Perseverance," the name of the lodge, and press forward. The lodge accordingly elected Frank Luse, W. C. T .; Sarah Dunlap, W. V. T. ; Maggie Wells, W. S .; Mattie Tabor, T .; S. K. Luse, W. F. S .; L. E. Walker, W. M.'; M. Blachley, I. G .; Sarah Luse, O. G .; Mrs. Adeline Chalfant, Chap. The officers were not installed and regular meetings were held only once in two weeks, using the old pass-word, until December 6, when the G. W. C. T. sent R. B. Rowland, a Grand Lodge Deputy, to visit and re-organize. After a few words of cheer, followed by remarks from Frank Luse, W. M. Dun- lap, H. M. Ayer, Laura Foote, Sarah Dunlap, Delia Luse and others, the members were re-ob- ligated, and the lodge declared re-organized. Weekly meetings were again commenced, and twelve initiated during the remaining part of the year, and a number re-instated. The seventh year, ending May, 1872, there were fifteen initiated, but the lodge was in rather a weak con- dition, and attendance small.

The eighth year, ending May, 1873, the lodge seemed to take a new start; the hall of E. Knuteson was rented, fitted up, and fifty-two members initiated, and many old ones re-instated. The attendance was good, and a general interest manifested in the cause. The ninth year, the lodge was in a flourishing condition, though some trouble was experienced in dealing with mem- bers violating their pledge; forty-five initiated during the year. The tenth year prosperity continned with the lodge ; nineteen initiated. Eleventh year, thirteen initiations ; attendance not quite so good on account of the organization of a division of the Sons of Temperance, which was quite prosperous that year. Twelfth year, only nine initiations ; thirteenth year, thirty-six ; fourteenth year, twenty-six. For the fourteen years, ending May, 1879, the total initiations were 553, some of whom were initiated twice, but probably 500 different persons were connected with the order during that time. For initiations and dnes, over $2,500 were received, the greater part of which was paid out for the incidental expenses of the lodge, but about $500 went to the Grand Lodge. Quite an amount was spent to further the cause of tem- perance in other ways than through the lodge, such as in the purchase and distribution of tracts and in aiding weak lodges. Those that have held the position of Lodge Deputy were J.

O. Eaton, H. W. Cass, Charles E. Eaton, H. M. Ayer, L. P. Hindes, John W. Foote, L. R. Luse, W. M. Dunlap, W. H. Slightman. At the first meeting in February, 1880, were installed Morgan L. Boyce, W. C. T .; E. A. Cannon, W. V. T .; Douglas Ayer, W. R. S. ; Mollie Woods, W. A. S .; Fayette Cannon. W. F. S .; Miss Early, W. T .; H. M. Ayer, W. C .: William H. Slightman, W. M .; Josie Brothers, W. A. M .: Eva Moran, W. I. G .; Chris. O'Degard, W. S.

Lodi Temple of Honor, No. 154, was organized August 22, 1877, by Dr. Wilder, G. T. D., of Rio. Its first officers and charter members were J. M. Pruyn, W. C. T .; L. E. Harris, P. W. C. T .; John Foote, W. V. T .; G. W. Fenno, W. R .; Charles Goodall, W. F. R .; W. M. Bartholomew, W. T .; G. M. Bartholomew, W. U .: William Dunlap, W. D. U .; P. Rich- ards, W. G .; E. Knutesen, W. S .; L. F. Wariner, G. D .; H. M. Ayer, F. W. Chandler, J.

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M. Bartholomew, W. M. Dunlap and Morris M. Mitchell. Trustees, Goodall, Dunlap and Knutesen. During two years, forty-six persons had been initiated into the order. For the first term in 1880, its officers were J. Christler, W. C. T .; P. H. Gunnison, W. V. T .; J. M. Bartholomew, W. R. ; J. F. Collins, W. F. R. ; E. Richards, W. T .; G. M. Bartholomew, W. U .; W. B. Hook, W. D. U .; Ira A. Soddars, W. G .; F. W. Chandler, W. S.

Osseo Council, No. 44, Ancient Order of Mendotas, was organized May 1, 1878. Its first officers and charter members were W. A. Bartholomew, Sachem ; Eva Bartholomew, Queen ; E. Seville, Prophet ; Mrs. J. W. Watson, Priestess; W. H. F. Barnes, Writer ; Mrs. W. A. Bartholomew, Treasurer, M. D. Fenno, Guide ; Rose Knutesen, O. Henricks, Queen's Guard; Anna Watson, Temptress ; L. F. Twitchell, White Eagle; P. Hanson, E. Knutesen, W. M. Bartholomew, W. H. Buchanan, R. Burnip, E. Sloggy, S. Stewart, J. W. Watson, David Anderson, J. F. Crouk, J. M. Bartholomew, J. S. Bartholomew, Emma Seville, Neddie Crouk, Victoria Babcock, Dell Bartholomew, Mrs. P. Kehl, Edward Lindsay, W. P. Van Ness, Mrs. P. Watson, Ada Knutesen. The council has had a prosperous existence, meeting every Friday night, in the hall over the store of E. Knutesen. The membership has steadily increased. until in April, 1880, it had a membership of 100, its officers being at that time, W. H. F. Barnes, Sachem ; Eva Bartholomew. Queen ; H. H. Harris, Prophet; Ida Springer, Priestess ; HI. C. Lindsay, Writer : Hattie Gardner, Treasurer; Emma Knapp, Financial Writer ; Samuel J. Wilson, Guide; Alida Buchanan, Guard of Tent ; Sylvester Brown, Queen's Guard; Dell Bartholomew, Temptress ; David Anderson, White Eagle ; J. F. Bartholomew, Lodge Deputy.

BENEVOLENT ORDERS.

Lodi Valley Lodge, No 99, A., F. § A. M .- This lodge was organized under dispensa- tion June 3, 1857, with Rufus W. Reed, W. M. ; William N. Baker, S. W. ; John W. Fisher, J. W. ; A. G. Hadder, Secretary ; Darius Kingsley, Treasurer ; E. W. Kingsley, S. D .; A. Hartson, J. D. ; W. B. Partridge, Tiler. On the expiration of the year, a charter was granted, bearing date June 9, A. D. 1858, and of Masonry 5,858. The first place of meeting was in Partridge's hall, where they met for six years, when the place was changed to Way's hall, which was occupied until January 11, 1867. At this date, they moved into their new hall, erected for their use by J. O. Eaton. A public installation was held in the Presbyterian Church, and a supper prepared at the hall, by the ladies of the members of the order. In January, 1880, the membership of the lodge was sixty-two, at which time were elected and installed E. Andrews, W. M .; J. E. Park, S. W .; J. G. Patterson, J. W. ; A. Eaton, Treasurer ; J. S. Gardner, Secretary ; W. B. Pratt, S. D. ; William Cross, J. D .; John Collins and Jacob Chrisler, Stewards; J. E. Mandeville, Tiler. Trustees-P. Perry, W. L. Wells, J. E. Parke. In twenty-three years, 157 persons were initiated into the lodge.

CEMETERY.

In June, 1855, James O. Eaton purchased of James McCloud one and a half acres of ground lying southwest of the village, and had it surveyed and platted and gave it the name of Mount Pleasant Cemetery. The first laid to rest therein was a young man named George Palmer, and the next was his sister, Mrs. Reuel Noyes. The ground was consecrated for burial purposes in August, 1856. In September, 1863, Mr. Eaton purchased another acre and a half, which he like- wise had laid out in lots, which were speedily disposed of. J. T. Hidden, June, 1871, also made an addition thereto, his plat conforming to that of Mr. Eaton. In twenty-five years this "city of the dead " has gradually increased its numbers, each year adding one or more. Beautiful head- stones and monuments mark the spot where the loved ones lie. Among the most attractive stones within this hallowed spot, is that of the soldiers' monument erected in 1868, and commemorating the death of the sons of Lodi, who fell in battle during the war of the rebellion. The inscrip- tion placed upon it is as follows : " To the memory of our brave volunteers, who gave their lives in defense of the Union, in the great rebellion of 1861. Dulce et decorum est pro patria

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mori .* Erected and dedicated by the town of Lodi, A. D. 1868." Twenty-three names are inscribed upon the monument.

Fires .- The village has never experienced any very extensive conflagrations, but from time to time a small fire has broken out, entailing individual loss. The most extensive fire was that of the schoolhouse, March 28, 1878 (an account of which has already been given) incurring a loss of $12.000. The first fire was the dwelling-house of A. Hartson, February, 1857; loss $150. Other fires are summed up as follows : J. O. Eaton, store building, March, 1859 ; loss, $1,000 ; Richard Lindsay, dwelling, August, 1869, $700; Dr. N. P. Bunnell, dwelling, October, 1873, $1,000; J. M. Bartholomew, dwelling, April 30, 1875, $500; S. M. Goodall, dwelling, 1876, $600; John Gavin, dwelling, 1877, $150 ; school building, March 28, 1878, $12,000 ; R. R. Lloyd, dwelling, 1879, 8600; J. R. Collins, April 12, 1880, $300. The last was one long to be remembered, resulting in the death of three prominent men in the village. About 4 o'clock in the afternoon of the day mentioned, an alarm of fire startled the people of the village, who soon saw flames issuing from a small frame building a story and a half high, owned by Joseph

R. Collins, and situated near the railroad. 'The fire was first discovered by a little girl of ten or twelve years of age, who was alone in the house at the time. She promptly gave an alarm, and the village bell was rung, arousing the inhabitants to an intense pitch of excitement, as a high wind was blowing at the time. There being no fire department in the village, the people could do nothing to check the flames, and devoted their energies to getting out the furniture and house- hold goods, nearly all of which were removed before the building appeared to be in a dangerous condition. The bottom part of a bookcase remained in the house, however, and John T. Hid- den, John Rathbun and Henry Harris rushed in after it, in spite of the protestations of their friends and neighbors, who all expressed fears that the building would fall, and tried hard to dissuade the men from the rash attempt.

They had hardly disappeared through the door of the burning building, when to the horror of the crowd, the chimney toppled and fell, carrying the roof and ceiling down with it on the heads of the devoted men inside. After a few moments of thrilling suspense, which seemed like hours to the almost crazed people outside, Mr. Hidden was seen, crawling out of the building on his hands and knees, with his hair and clothing nearly all burned off, and his face and body so badly charred that he was almost unrecognizable. He stood creet when free from the build- ing, and called aloud for the people to throw water on him. A wagon was procured, and, aided by kind hands, the unfortunate man was conveyed to his home, and medical aid summoned. Drs. McKibbe and Irving were promptly on hand, and did everything possible to alleviate his suf- ferings.

As soon as the fire had burned down 'sufficiently to allow one to approach it, measures were taken to rescue the bodies of the other two victims of the fire fiend. Persistent effort was rewarded by the discovery of the remains of Rathburn and Harris, so badly charred that they were unrecognizable, except by trinkets about them and articles found in the remnants of their clothing.

The bodies were removed to Eaton's Hall, where Justice H. M. Ayer summoned a jury and held an inquest-a verdict of "accidental death " being returned.

The building was totally consumed, but most of the furniture and valuables were saved by the efforts of the people.

Mr. Harris was buried on Wednesday morning, at 10 o'clock, by Osseo Council of the Ancient Order of Mendotas, of which he was a member. The members of the council met at their hall, whenee, most of them attired in black, and all wearing a white arrow with a black crape bow across the middle, led by the Sachem and Queen carrying arrows uplifted and crossed above their heads in front. These were followed by the Prophet and Priestess, the former of the two being appointed for the occasion, the rightful incumbent of that office being the occupant of the coffin and the hearse. The Prophet's arrow was draped entirely in black crape, while the others, and the spear also, carried by the White Eagle, were only partially draped. The

*It is sweet and honorable to die for one's country.

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procession proceeded to the Methodist Church, where the services were conducted by Rev. Messrs Chapin and Brothers, and Rev. Dr. Barry, Mr. Brothers preaching the sermon.

At the grave the ceremonies were few and simple, yet beautiful and expressive.

The burial service of the M. E. Church was read, and the members of the Council passed around the grave, each depositing a sprig of evergreen therein.

Mr. Rathbun's funeral was conducted at 2 o'clock P. M., under the auspices of Lodi Val- ley Lodge, F. & A. M., of which he was a member. The services were held at the Presby- terian Church, and were conducted by the same ministers as in the morning at the Methodist Episcopal Church, Dr. Barry preaching the sermon.

Both the victims of this fire were men of steady, exemplary habits, and had acquired and retained the respect and good will of the people in a great degree, having long been residents of the village. Both leave widows to mourn their loss, and Mr. Rathbun leaves also a little girl fatherless.

Mr. Hidden lingered on until Wednesday evening about 8 o'clock, when he. too, passed away. His death was hard and his struggles great. His strength was such it seemed he could not die, and the death agonies were long and protracted. He was surrounded at the last by his family and Masonic friends, who ministered tenderly to his wants, and did all that could be done for his comfort with full hearts and willing hands.

Mr. Hidden was a man of great energy, promptness and decision of character. With him to think was to act, and whatever he believed right and expedient he was not backward in doing. He was honest and plain-spoken to all. If, like all men, he had his faults, they were largely overbalanced by the promptings and kind impulses of a large and generous heart. His sym- pathies were easily touched by a tale of woe, and many a poor, homeless wanderer has been indebted to his kindness for shelter and food, and "the blessings of him who was ready to perish " have frequently been due to him, whether given or not. In short, he was a large-hearted, generous, whole-souled man, and as such he will be mourned by this entire com- munity.

The funeral took place at 2 o'clock P. M., 'on Thursday, when, for the third time since the Sunday morning previous, the Masonic Fraternity of Lodi were called out to perform the burial rites for brother Masons.

The services were conducted by the same clergymen as were Rathbun's, the day before, the Rev. M. G. Todd, of Columbus, who had arrived in town that morning, also taking a part in the sad ceremony.

The Masonic services were conducted at the grave in the usual impressive manner, and were participated in by quite a large number of Masons from Baraboo, and other towns in this and adjoining counties. The funeral procession was one of the largest and most imposing ever seen in Lodi.

MISCELLANEOUS.

Briggs House-When Judge Palmer laid out the village of Lodi, he began to consider the propriety of having a hotel started, as an inducement to travelers to call and view the fine location of the place and its vicinity. By the offer of a couple of lots, he induced Freedom Simons to undertake the work. In the winter of 1848, Mr. Simons commenced the building of what he intended as the L part, which was a story and a half, 16x24, and a leanto, 12x24, one story high. This he partially finished in time to occupy it, January, 1849. In the spring and summer, he put up a two-story front, 24x38, but left it in an unfinished condition and in the fall of that year sold to Samuel Ring, who at once rented it to William B. Partridge. In the sum- mer of 1850, James O. Eaton rented the house for two years, from the 1st of September. The house was yet unfinished, but was completed by Mr. Eaton, who erected a handsome sign, in the shape of a triangle, a form used by the Sons of Temperance for their badges and seal. The sign bore the inscription, "Lodi Hotel-J. O. Eaton." The house was well furnished for the times, and enjoyed a good reputation. On the expiration of Mr. Eaton's lease, the house was purchased

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by L. D. Barnes, who took possession and began the duties of host. The house next passed into the hands of George W. Lay, who was succeeded in order by Sydney Burlingame, Benjamin Colton, Daniel Mills, Daniel O'Herron and Stephen Lyon. The last named, probably to perpetuate his own name, changed the name to the "Lyon House," which name it bore while occupied by his successor, George T. Simons, who purchased the house, October, 1865, and who continued its proprietorship and management for four years, when it was sold to William Williams, the name, "Lyon House," still being retained. Mr. Williams, in a short time, sold to Alexander Woods, who moved back the entire house, and erected in front a large three-story building, which was certainly a credit to the place. The business not proving satisfactory to him, he sold to Mrs. Briggs, of Chicago. During his administration the house was known as the " Woods House.' When Mrs. Briggs came into possession, she changed its name to the " Briggs House," which name it still retained when it passed into the hands of George T. Simons, for the second time, in the fall of 1878. When Mr. Simons took possession, the upper part of the house was in an unfinished condition. He at once proceeded to finish the building, and furnished it in a style equal to any first-class house in the State. With well-furnished rooms, an excellent table, and the wants of every patron being fully met, the " Briggs House" soon obtained an excellent reputation, and has been a haven of rest to commercial and other travelers.

Northwestern Hotel .- This house is located on Main Street, near the creek. The first part of the house was built at an early day, for the purpose of a woolen factory, but the out- look not being favorable, at that time, it was never put to the use for which it was intended. Its lower part was long used as a furniture-room, and its upper for the meetings of the Masonic Lodge, dances, etc. It finally passed into the hands of J. T. Hidden, who, in the fall of 1870, fitted it up for a hotel, after making very important additions thereto, enlarging it to more than double its original size. The house was well finished and has enjoyed a fair run of custom.

Excelsior Mill .- This was the first grist-mill erected in the village as well as in the town. Its erection was commenced in the fall of 1848, by Samuel Ring, just below the junction of the two branches of Spring Creek, on Section 27. It has since been owned by Freedom Simons, James O. Eaton, Adam Schoneberger, James H. Hill, Otto Heinrichs and Peter Kehl. The mill has always borne an excellent reputation, the quality of the flour manufactured being equal to any in the State. The general run of the mill has been on custom work.

Lodi Mill .- This mill was erected in 1850, by Isaac H. Palmer. As first built, it had only one run of stone, another being added in 1857, at which time the mill was leased by Mr. Palmer, to A. Ambler, who ran it for five years, when Kibbey & Andrews rented and contin- ued the business for eighteen months, when E. Andrews alone leased it. In March, 1870, Mr. Andrews purchased thel mill from Mr. Palmer, and in 1872, rebuilt and made same valua- ble improvements. In 1878, farther improvements were made, another run of stone added for the manufacture of the patent flour, and an elevator built. This mill has usually been crowded to its utmost capacity with custom work, its trade extending for many miles in every direction from Lodi.

Lodi Cheese Factory .- In February, 1873, John B. Dwinnell, John Foote and .H. C. Bradley had incorporated, under the general law, the Lodi Cheese Manufacturing Association, with capital stock of $2,000 divided into eighty shares of $25 each .; one-half only of which were issued and taken by about thirty persons. It was late in the season before the association was ready for work, but they made 30,000 pounds that year. J. B. Dwinnell was elected President ; L. F. Warner, Secretary ; Thomas Albiston, Treasurer ; James A. Weiting, Superintendent of the manufactory. Average price realized for the season was 122 cents per pound. During the next six years, up to and including 1879, were made respectively, 70,000, 86,000, 114,000, 106,000, 132,000, and 96,000 pounds per year. For two years the association rented, but in 1875, it purchased necessary buildings, which they fitted up for their use with the best machin- ery to be obtained. The cheese has always brought the highest price in the market, bringing

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from one to two cents a pound more than market quotations at time of sale. In 1878, at the international fair, in New York, all the cheese placed on exhibition was sold at auction and the Lodi cheese brought a cent and a half per pound more than any other. The association make none but full cream cheese. For several years, the great bulk of their sales were made for shipment to Liverpool. Its officers elected for 1880 were Job Mills, President and Secretary ; Thomas Albiston, Treasurer.

Mineral Springs .- Lying within the village is a spring, the existence of which was well known at an early day, attention having been called to it because of the ferruginous deposits along the line of its flow, and also because of its strong styptic taste. Here all thought of it ended, and no attempt was made to ascertain its true character, or whether it was of medicinal value. Then Judge Palmer built his mill over it, and for many years it was hid from view. In the summer of 1878, while repairs were being made by the proprietor, Mr. Andrews, into whose hands it had passed, the effect of the water upon the workmen using it, led to an investiga- tion. With a view of ascertaining what were the mineral contents of the spring, the services of Dr. Barry, of the village, were secured, who reported, as a partial analysis, that the constituents of the water were carbonic acid gas, oxide of iron, carbonate of magnesia, chloride of lime, and chloride of sodium; the iron especially being present in large per cent. Quite a number of persons in the village began using the water, with marked effect. S. M. Blake, M. D., of the village, in a communication in the Lodi Valley News, under date of January 29, 1879, wrote as follows: "In the short time that I have had the opportunity to observe the effects upon the system, I do not hesitate to state that its effects are more immediately perceptible than any other with which I am personally acquainted, being diuretic, laxative, and, in many cases, positively cathartic. As a remedial agent in diseases of the kidney and bladder, of an inflam- matory character, and in all cases of torpor of the portal circulation, or of liver complaint, I believe it to be a very efficient remedy. This opinion is based upon the disinterested statements of those who have used it for the last few weeks, as well as upon the chemical analysis of Dr. A. C. Barry. We would also be led to look for decidedly tonic influences from its chalybeate char- acter, but more extensive observation is needed to speak positively as to this effect."" Of well- known citizens who have used this water, I may be allowed to mention the names of Hon. Joel Pruyn and Rev. Father Maynard. For the last five years, he has been afflicted with chronic diseases of the kidney and bladder, compelled many times to seek aid from several different physicians, myself among the rest. He has also used the Bethesda water of Waukesha ; but his present convictions are that the water from Andrews' spring 'beats us all' in giving relief. Father Maynard, who is using it for the relief of costiveness and nervous debility, certifies to positively beneficial results." One gallon of the water was sent to Gustavus Bode, analytical chemist, of Milwaukee, for analysis, and he returned the following result :

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The history of Columbia county, Wisconsin, containing an account of its settlement, Part 118

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