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There have been many changes in the proprietorship of the factory since it was founded by Mr. J. S. Rowell, the original owner, however, remaining through them all. The firms have been Rowell & Gibson, Rowell & Lowth, J. S. & Ira Rowell, J. S. Rowell & Co., J. S. & Ira Rowell again, and J. S. Rowell, Sons & Co. The manufactory is one of the most extensive of the kind in the State. The capital stock of the concern is given at $218,000. About $100,000 worth of business was done during the past year. Besides the combined broadcast seeder and eulti- vator. the company manufactures "Tiger " thrashing-machines, sulky rakes, stubble plows, fan- ning-mills, ordinary wheat and grain drills, and general mill machinery. Sales of these imple- ments are made throughout Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska, Colorado, California and Dakota ; also in Canada and Germany.
The Messrs. Rowell (J. S. & Ira) are also the owners of the celebrated trotting mare, Badger Girl, who has a public record of 2:223, and a private record of 2:18 and 2:19}. Badger Girl is now thirteen years of age, and was retired from the turf a year ago, for breeding purposes.
Chandler, Congdon & Co.'s Woolen-Mill .- Established in 1853, by S. P. K. Lewis, Abram Ackerman and G. H. Stewart, under the firm name of G. H. Stewart & Co., and was known as the Farmers' Woolen-Mill, until 1866, when a re-organization took place, the style and name of the firm becoming Chandler, Congdon & Co., the silent partnership being repre- sented by S. P. K. and C. E. Lewis. In 1867, a large four-story brick structure was erected, in which was placed a complete outfit of new machinery, possessing the requisite advantages for producing woolen goods by all the improved methods. The sales from this factory during 1879 amounted to about $110,000. The present capacity of the factory is something like 12,000 yards per month, from fifty to sixty operatives being employed. The articles manufactured are chiefly fancy eassimeres, made almost exclusively of Wisconsin wools. Shipments are made throughout Wisconsin, Michigan, Iowa, Minnesota Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Kansas and Nebraska.
Beaver Dam Woolen-Mills .- Established on the site of the old oil-mill, built at an early day by Dr. Hoyt, at the west end of the third dam in 1866, by E. C. MeFetridge & Co., with a capital stock of $30,000, and a working force of twenty-eight operatives. In 1870, the firm became McFetridge, Burchard & Co., and at the same time the capacity of the factory was doubled. John Smith was soon afterward admitted as a partner, and on the 1st of January, 1879, Mr. Burchard's interest was purchased by Henry W. Hildebrandt, the firm name now being MeFetridge, Smith & Co. About 160,000 pounds of pure wool is used annually in the manufacture of fine doeskins, fancy cassimeres and superior flannels. Sales are made throughout the Northwest.
The productions of the Beaver Dam woolen factories are regarded everywhere with favor, and those who have tested them prefer them to foreign manufactured goods of the same character.
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PLANING-MILLS.
In 1858, Parish & De Clark, established a planing-mill near the depot. There were several changes in the proprietorship, and the building was torn down a few years since. In 1858, Mr. Griswold built a fanning-mill manufactory near the depot, which in 1860 was converted into a planing-mill by Hayden & Rood. In 1877, it was converted into a cheese factory by James Rood, and is now run as a planing-mill by Martin & Sybrant.
Thomas & Egglesfield now carry on a planing-mill in Beaver Dam, built about 1874.
BREWERIES.
Where the thirsty citizens of Beaver Dam obtained their supply of that fermented potation called lager beer prior to 1853 is not exactly known. In the fall of that year, Mr. Biersack built a brewery, and commenced the manufacture of his native beverage, and two years later took into partnership with him Mr. Frank Liebenstein. In 1856, John Goeggerle and John and Joseph Patzlsberger purchased the property, and, upon the death of the latter, in 1859, Mr. Goeggerle became sole proprietor by purchase. The capacity of the Beaver Dam brewery, at that time, was 500 thirty-two- gallon barrels per annum. Eleven hundred barrels is the present yearly production of the establishment, for which there is a ready home market.
In 1857, the Farmers' Brewery, the second institution of the kind in the city, was estab- lished by a Mr. Schutte, who soon afterward sold the property to Philip Binzel, the present pro- prietor. The production of this institution is about 1.000 barrels per annum.
In 1868, "The New Brewery " was founded by a Mr. Pfestel. It is now the property of Xavier Steil, and has a capacity of 200 barrels per year.
BRICKYARD.
The first briek for use in Beaver Dam was burned by O. C. Hart, about 1850. The next briekmaker was the Hon. A. Williard, who established a yard in 1855. John Malone also engaged in the business in 1863. In 1866, B. Thorp established a brick manufactory in Beaver Dam, and burns about 300,000 a year, sold principally in the city.
TANNERY.
William Rueping built a tannery in 1865, and commeneed the manufacture of leather. William Gallum succeeded Mr. Rueping as proprietor of the tannery, and conducted it until his death, September 1, 1879. His widow is now in charge of the business.
These are the principal manufacturing institutions in Beaver Dam. There are various minor establishments, such as are to be found in all prosperous cities and villages.
THE ABORIGINES.
For several years after the advent of the whites in Beaver Dam, Indians were very numer- ons in the neighborhood, but they rarely became troublesome. Located on the west side of the lake was an extensive Pottawatomie camping-ground, the peace and quiet of which were oeca- sionally disturbed by some brawling Winnebago under the influence of whisky. One instance of this kind will suffice to illustrate a few of the peculiarities of the red race. In February, 1849, Wiscopawis, a prominent Winnebago Indian, and a bad man withal, had been on a pro- tracted spree, and found himself among the Pottawatomies on the occasion of the death of a squaw belonging to that tribe. "Scop" was sufficiently sober to realize the solemnity of the event, and apparently felt much disturbed. Besides being naturally " a bad Winnebago," even when on his good behavior, at this particular time, when every coarse black hair in his head seemed inclined to pull, he was extremely ugly ; in the language of the literary editor of the Chicago Times, he was " all broke up," and. during the funeral ceremony over the dead squaw, he capped the climax by stabbing to death a young Pottawatomie boy. Friends of the
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murdered lad, living near Watertown, brought old " Scop" to task for the deed, and made him promise, in a certain number of moons, to pay to them sixty silver dollars, by way of compen- sation for the loss of the boy, or forfeit his own life. When the time came for the payment of the money, " Scop" found himself, as usual, sadly embarrassed, and at once made preparations to sacrifice liis life, which he did, soon afterward, at Portage, baring his breast to a Pottawato- mie, who stabbed him in the same manner " Seop" had killed the boy. In the mean time, the squaw and " Scop's" victim were buried in the Indian burying-ground, near the present site of the Polish Church, whence the bodies were soon afterward taken, in the night, by disciples of the Madison Medical College, and applied to the uses of science. The sight of an Indian on the streets of Beaver Dam at the present time is as rare as were the sober moments in the life of old "Scop."
THIE BURSTING OF THE DAM.
On the 17th of May, 1849, owing to the accumulation of water in the pond, the upper dam gave way. Soon the greatest consternation prevailed among the citizens. They were face to face with circumstances which, if allowed to mature. would in all probability, prostrate the entire population with sickness. Should the pond become dry, and the fish and vegetation it con- tained be permitted to remain and decay, the result was easily foreseen. Men, women and chil- dren turned out, and every available team was pressed into service to aid in "bridging the chasm." In the mean time, the volume of water passing out of the pond was becoming greater every moment. Already considerable property had been washed away. A new bridge, which had just been completed across the river at Beaver street, was carried away, and when the massive structure reached the second dam, it scarcely paused, but passed on and took the dam with it; and so with the third dam. During the excitement, a strange incident was witnessed by an old settler. Forty large fat hogs belonging to one of the mill companies, were taken with the flood, but the current, striking a bend in the embankment on the north side of the river, landed them safely on terra firma. The swine, not seeming to realize that they had been "saved from watery graves," plunged back into the stream and were drowned. The original break was finally filled up, and the reign of terror ceased.
CONFLAGRATIONS.
It is the fate of all cities, at some time in their history, to be wrapped in devouring flames. Beaver Dam has not had the good fortune to be an exception in this regard. On the 17th of January. 1863, a fire broke out in John Malone's building, on the south side of Front street, and the flames spread east and west, burning J. T. MeGlashen's grocery, E. S. Kellogg's art gallery, C. Henseler's furniture store, J. Imerhooff's gunsmith shop. Huth's meat-market and residence. Miller's meat-market and residence, F. Tillman's flour and feed store, R. Whittaker's building occupied by J. H. Babcock & Co's drug store, John Whittaker's residence and the United States Internal Revenue Collector's office; Fringe's Block, occupied on the first floor by Marvin & Goodnow, furniture dealers; G. Stolz, saloon ; A. D. Forbes, dry goods and Fred- erick Krueger, dry goods. On the second and third floors were the chambers of the Common Council, Jacob's tailoring shop, G. S. Shepard's dentist's rooms, Dr. Hart's office, the Temper- ance Hall, etc. Henseler's meat-market and the Center street bridge also took fire but were extinguished. While Kreuger & Lehrkind's merchandise store was burning, it became evident that the flames would reach the cellar of the building. in which were stored a quantity of cam- phene, oil and gunpowder. A terrible explosion must certainly follow such an event, and, to prevent it, a few intrepid individuals descended to the cellar and commenced removing the dan- gerous combustibles. The powder was thrown into the river, but, while some of the oil was being removed, it caught fire, sending up a sheet of flame which communicated with Bloss' building on the north side of Front street, occupied by A. P. Lawrence. Then followed the destruction of Burgess' boot and shoe store, Mrs. Lewis' building, Brechter's hardware store, J. Q. Ordway's restaurant, Seybold's confectionery store, Mrs. Brooks' dwelling, Bergman's clothing establishment, W. D. Babcock's artist's rooms, and the City Clerk's office and Bonner's
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saloon and eating rooms. The mad fury of the flames was stayed at the bank building, which was of brick. The fire originated in an ash barrel, in the rear of the Whig of Seventy-Six officc. The loss was estimated at $50,000.
The 7th of March, 1866, witnessed another visitation of the fire fiend, and the destruction of twelve wooden buildings on the north side of Front street. The fire started in the notion and variety store of Mr. Wheeler, and swept everything between the brick building of Hebgen & Lehrkind and that of Traver & Turner on the cast. It is said, the ladies interested in the burning property joined in the work of subduing the flames, and handled water-pails with marked effect. This latter conflagration resulted in the establishment of fire limits and the building-up of numerous brick structures.
THE POST OFFICE.
J. H. Manahan was the first Postmaster in Beaver Dam. He was appointed some time in 1844. Prior to that time, Fox Lake was the nearest point rejoicing in a post office, and letters directed to citizens of Beaver Dam reached their destination very irregularly, being sent from Fox Lake by parties going thither on other business. All mail matter thus forwarded was taken to the cabin of Thomas Mackie, who attended to its distribution. Manahan kept the office in his store, which stood on the present site of the Milwaukee House. Dr. William H. Smith succeeded Mr. Manahan. He removed the office to a small building located not far from Mr. Griffis' drug store. J. II. Ward was Mr. Smith's successor. With this change in office also came the usual change in its location. A little building east of the Clark House was the headquarters of Mr. Ward. Edward Elwell was the next incumbent. He was followed by O. S. Phelps, who removed the office cast on Front street, not far from Spring street. C. B. Becbe succeeded Mr. Phelps, and, in 1872, A. J. McCoy was appointed to the position. About 1874, the post office was removed to the rear portion of the building where it is now located ; and, in 1876, when R. V. Bogert received the appointment, the commodious quarters now occupied were fitted up. It was made a money-order office February 5, 1866. The first order was sent by William M. Cole to L. A. Godey, Philadelphia, and was for $4.50.
HOTELS.
The double log house built by Jacob P. Brower, in the fall of 1841, on or near the present site of the bank building, was the first structure erected in Beaver Dam that laid claim to any pretensions as a hotel. It became perforce a general resort for citizens and travelers alike. and for a long time was the only house beneath whose roof the weary could find rest. Sometime in 1844, John H. Manahan put up a light two-story frame building on the site now occupied by the Seifert House ; and in 1846, Henry Ager built the Horn House, which stood where A. P. Lawrence's store now stands. The Hooper House, built in 1848, by John Hooper, at the corner of Spring and Front streets, was the next hotel that solicited " a share of the public
patronage." This property was afterward purchased by a Mr. Stevens, and it became the Stevens House. H. G. Bicknell. who changed the name of the house to Bicknell House, was the next purchaser. It became the Stevens House again under the proprietorship of L. Valentine, and when J. E. Hoyt became the proprietor the title was again changed, and the institution has ever since been known as the Hoyt House. It is now the property of the Lawrence Brothers.
About the same time the Stevens House came into existence, J. H. Ward swung his shingle as a landlord over the door of a structure occupying the site of Mr. Newton's store. After several changes in the management, this hotel went out of existence, about 1856.
The leading hotel in Beaver Dam at the present time is the Clark House, the property of Lawrence Brothers (serene William and genial Thomas). It was built in 1853, by Andrew Haight, who purchased the Horn House and removed it a short distance west of its original site, built an addition to it and christened it the Clark House in honor of Dr. Asahel Clark, then a prominent citizen of Beaver Dam. In 1858, the entire structure was destroyed by fire. A
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stock company was then organized, and by them the institution was rebuilt, Mr. Haight, whose exceeding bonhomie fitted him for the position, taking charge as landlord. He afterward purchased the property, and, in 1865, he leased it to Messrs. Hard & Hunter, and became a partner in De Haven's circus. Mr. Haight subsequently sold the Clark House to A. E. Smith, who leased the property to Lawrence Brothers. Mr. Smith in turn sold to Hezekiah Dunham, and, in 1877, T. D., and W. II. Lawrence became the proprietors.
The first frame hotel built in Beaver Dam is still standing near the Milwaukee House. It was originally known as the Washington House. It was subsequently purchased by John Lehrritter, who removed it to an adjoining lot and built upon the original site a new and more commodious structure by the same name. In 1872, M. Schreidbauer became the owner, and christened it the Milwaukee House. A. Seifert purchased the property in 1875, and three years later, built a two-story brick front, and continues to be proprietor of the Milwaukee House to the present time.
The Eagle Tavern, kept by David and Jarius Benjamin, will be remembered as one of the institutions under this heading. It was opened in the fall of 1846, and stood on the site of the new City Hall building.
GOVERNMENT.
Beaver Dam was incorporated as a city in 1856, the act of incorporation being approved March 18, of that year. Prior to that time, it was under town government, and unlike most of its sister cities, knows nothing of the hampered restraints of the village system. The first charter election was held June 2, 1856, with the following result, as shown by the canvass made by the Board of Supervisors of the town of Beaver Dam : There were 548 votes cast for Mayor, of which John Robinson received 298, and A. Scott Sloan 250. For Treasurer, J. II. Babcock, 303 votes ; J. H. Ward, 247. Police Justice, G. H. Allen, 313; D. F. Stoll, 237. City Mar- shal, Columbus Germain, 340; S. S. Woodard, 194. First Ward Officers-Aldermen,
Edward Elwell, II. B. Phelps and John Waldhier; Justice of the Peace, William L. Par- ker; Assessor, Bradley Noyes ; Constable, Nicholas Schroeder. Second Ward-Aldermen, Eben Farrington, C. S. Snow and Joseph Esch ; Justice of the Peace, John Perry; Assessor, Rees Evans; Constable, John Malone. 'Third Ward-Aldermen, E. Schribner, Lorenzo Merrill and J. E. Hosmer; Justice of the Peace, G. II. Allen; Assessor, Alfred Loomis ; Constable, Gilbert Drown. Fourth Ward-Aldermen, J. W. Robinson, Alan- son Tiffany and Matthias Heath; Justice of the Peace, D. F. Stoll; Assessor, O. K. Coe ; Constable, James M. Conklin.
The first meeting of the first "City Fathers" of Beaver Dam, took place on the evening of third day after the election, at Union Hall; all the officers being present except Alderman Hosmer from the Third. The Board was organized by the election of Alderman Phelps as Chairman, and the appointment of C. E. Havens as Clerk pro tempore. The Board then pro- ceeded to the election of a permanent Clerk, and after three informal and two formal ballots, the matter was postponed. L. D. Livermore received ten votes, and was declared elected City Surveyor. At the next meeting of the Council, Bradley Noyes was duly elected to the office of City Clerk.
In pursuance of an act of the Legislature, the time of holding the charter election was changed to the first Monday in March in cach year, and, accordingly, at the election of 1857, the following officers were elected : Mayor, A. Scott Sloan; Treasurer, Horace D. Patch ; Marshal, T. B. Catlin; Street Commissioner, Hiram N. Justice. First Ward Officers-Alder- men, Andrew Haight, Ferdinand Krueger and L. H. Marvin; Assessor, Bradley Noyes; Con- stable, William Ashton. Second Ward-Aldermen, Stephen P. K. Lewis, George H. Stew- art and R II. Ellis; Assessor, W. H. Bracken; Constable, James Graham; Justice of the Peace, John Perry. Third Ward-Aldermen, James B. Dickinson and Andrew Willard ; Assessor, Harvey Smith; Constable, J. Q. Marsh. Fourth Ward-Aldermen, E. C. Stevens, A. Tiffany and Josiah Newell; Assessor, George C. Laine; Constable, Henry Shuart, Jr. John Mayne was chosen City Clerk by the Board.
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1858 .- Mayor, A. Scott Sloan ; Treasurer, H. D. Patch ; Street Commissioner, James E. Hosmer; Marshal, T. B. Catlin. First Ward Officers-Aldermen, C. B. Beebe and W. H. Smith ; Assessor, Harvey Smith; Justice of the Peace, John Mayne; Constable, John Long- staff. Second Ward-Aldermen, W. D. Babcock and Edward Hohl; Assessor, Bradley Noyes ; Justice of the Peace, S. W. Coburn ; Constable, Elijah Allen. Third Ward-Alder- men, Hiram Booth and Rees Evans; Assessor, C. S. Billings; Justice of the Peace, John Perry ; Constable, Nathan Marsh. Fourth Ward-Aldermen, John R. Traver and John A. V. Bogert ; Assessor, Josiah Newell ; Justice of the Peace, D. F. Stoll ; Constable, James M. Conklin ; John Mayne re-appointed City Clerk.
1859-Date of election changed to the first Tuesday in April: Mayor, E. P. Smith ; Treasurer, L. H. Marvin ; Marshal, T. B. Catlin ; Street Commissioner, A. S. Dominy ; Super- intendent of Schools, E. Botsford. First Ward Officers-Aldermen, Charles Schutte, Gus- tavus Stolz and M. F. Lowth ; School Commissioners, D. S. Ordway and Francis Brechter; Justice of the Peace, H. B. Phelps; Assessor, Edward Hohl; Constable, J. H. Pishery. Sec- ond Ward-Aldermen, Charles Burchard, George Heilig and Rees Evans ; School Commis- sioner, G. H. Stewart ; Assessor, W. H. Bracken ; Constable, S. J. Tyrell. Third Ward- Aldermen, G. E. Redfield and I. Gałe; School Commissioners, J. J. Miter and William Drown; Assessor, Andrew Willard ; Constable, William Ashton. Fourth Ward-Aldermen, Andrew Haight and J. C. IIall; School Commissioners, Lucien Merrill and W. L. Parker : Assessors, A. J. McCoy and S. T. Canoll; John Mayne re-appointed Clerk.
1860-Mayor, A. Joy ; Treasurer, Hiram Booth ; School Superintendent, H. G. Bieknell ; Street Commissioner, A. S. Dominy ; Marshal, T. B. Catlin. First Ward Officers-Aldermen, M. F. Lowth and Gustavus Stolz ; School Commissioner, Francis Brechter ; Justice of the Peace, H. B. Phelps ; Assessor, Edward Hohl ; Constable, J. H. Pishery. Second Ward-Aldermen, E. J. Jones and Rees Evans ; School Commissioner, John A. Douglas ; Justice of the Peace, Charles Burchard ; Assessor, W. H. Bracken ; Constable, C. S. Snow. Third Ward-Alder- men, Henry Stultz and George W. Surdam ; School Commissioner, John Mayne; Justice of the Peace, H. D. Patch ; Assessor, S. F. Smith ; Constable, William Ashton. Fourth Ward- Aldermen, J. C. Ilall and A. Stansbury ; School Commissioner, W. L. Parker; Justice of the Peace, D. F. Stoll ; Assessor, George Shaw ; Constable, S. T. Canoll. John Mayne re-ap- pointed City Clerk.
1861-Mayor, R. V. Bogert ; Treasurer, Aaron Lindsley ; Marshal, C. S. Snow : Street Commissioner, Daniel Bicknell ; School Superintendent, John A. Douglas. First Ward Officers -Aldermen, Jacob Erth and Gustavus Stolz ; School Commissioner, Conrad Lehrritter ; Assessor, Edward Hohl ; Constable, Matthias Bamberger. Second Ward-Aldermen, William Wade and Edward Elwell ; School Commissioner, G. H. Stewart; Assessor, C. W. Russell ; Constable, C. S. Snow. Third Ward-Aldermen, J. S. Charles and J. F. McClure; School Commissioner, J. J. Miter ; Assessor, S. F. Smith ; Constable, Robert Longstaff. Fourth Ward-Aldermen, A. P. Lawrence and John De Clark ; School Commissioner, Eli Botsford ; Assessor. G. G. Shaw ; Constable, Richard E. Thomas. John Mayne re-appointed City Clerk.
1862-Mayor, H. W. Lander; Treasurer, J. H. Ward ; Marshal, A. Loomis : School Superintendent, L. D. Brainard ; Street Commissioner, A. S. Dominy. First Ward Officers- Aldermen, G. Stolz and E. Ilohl; Justice of the Peace, H. B. Phelps ; School Commissioner, M. F. Lowth ; Assessor, John Sherman ; Constable, F. Drews. Second Ward-Aldermen, E.
Fourth Ward-Aldermen. R. Whittaker and Elwell and F. Tillman : Justice of the Peace, Charles Burchard; School Commissioner, H. J. Bover; Assessor, Charles Roth ; Constable, C. S. Snow. Third Ward-Aldermen, II. Stultz and E. E. Ilolt ; Justice of the Peace, L. D. Livermore ; School Commissioner, John Mayne ; Assessor, S. F. Smith ; Constable, A. Loomis. W. L. Parker ; Justice of the Peace, D. F. Stoll : School Commissioner, George Shaw ; Asses- sor, J. Fisher ; Constable, S. Canoll. John Mayne re-appointed City Clerk.
1863-Mayor, W. C. Barnes ; Treasurer, . E. J. Jones; School Superintendent. E. C. McFetridge : Street Commissioner, W. H. Clark ; Marshal, S. Canoll. First Ward Officers-
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Aldermen, C. Schutte and C. Schlehuber; School Commissioner, J. McHugh ; Justice of the Peace, J. E. Hosmer ; Assessor, E. Hohl ; Constable, F. Drews. Second Ward-Aldermen, L. L. Harvey and William Wade; School Commissioner, B. W. Curtis; Assessor, W. H. Bracken ; Constable, A. Wagner. Third Ward-Aldermen, J. S. Charles and J. H. Barrett; School Commissioner, T. Bull ; Justice of the Peace, R. Judson ; Assessor, S. F. Smith ; Constable, A. Loomis. Fourth Ward-Aldermen, N. M. Gilbert, T. L. Newton and L. H. Marvin ; School Commissioner, J. A. McFetridge ; Justice of the Peace, D. F. Stoll ; Assessor, James Fisher ; Constable, S. T. Canoll. John Mayne re-appointed City Clerk.
1864-Mayor, E. E. Holt; Treasurer, A. Haight; School Superintendent, E. C. McFct- ridge ; Street Commissioner, S. H. Dudley ; Marshal, Robert Longstaff. First Ward Officers- Aldermen, G. Stolz and F. Brechter (B. F. Sherman elected to fill vacancy, occasioned by the removal of Mr. Brechter from the ward) ; School Commissioner, J. Ertl : Justice of the Peace, J. E. Hosmer ; Assessor, E. Hohl. Second Ward-Aldermen, Rees Evans and C. Hemmy ; School Commissioner, L. Mertz ; Justice of the Peace, W. L. Parker; Assessor, A. L. Marvin ; Constable, C. S. Snow. Third Ward-Aldermen, N. Hodgman and G. Foot ; School Commis- sioner, J. Mayne ; Justice of the Peace, L. D. Livermore ; Assessor, S. F. Smith ; Constable, R. Longstaff. Fourth Ward-Aldermen, T. L. Newton and A. Andrews; School Commis- sioner, T. Wilcox; Justice of the Peace, D. F. Stoll ; Assessor, J. Fisher ; Constable, J. Whit- taker. John Mayne re-appointed City Clerk.
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