Glass. Book. . K^Tg f^S/i --^THE=* #1 TRUE f REPUBLICAN ILLUSTRATED EDITION -OF MARYSVILLE, AND MARSHALL COUNTY. KA.^' ^^ By CLARK & RUNNEALSJ . At 3 ' K ANSA S. A Brief History of the Greatest State In the United States. A FEW POINTS OF INTEREST, The Growth of Kansas Has Had No Parallel in the History of American States. In 1803 President Jefferson bought from Napoleon, the Province of Louisiana, includ- ing nearly all of Kansas, for a little more than ^23,400,000. In 1806 Kansas became a part ot Louisiana, and the laws of the district were made by William liarrison — afterwards presi- dent — acting with judge of that territory. In 1812 the state of Louisiana was formed and the remainder of the territory was then changed to the territory of Missouri. In t8i8, by a treaty with Spain, the western Doundary of the Louisiana purchase was ad- justed. In the same year the first steamboat ascended the Missouri river. In 1820 con- gress passed an act enabling the people of Missouri territory to become a state, and prohibited slavery in all the Louisiana pur- ■hase north of thirty-six degrees, thirty sec- nds north latitude. The next year Missouri itered the Union as a slave state. St. Louis en had a population of less than 5,000. In 1823 the first wagon train passed ough Kansas to New Mexico, which was beginning of the commerce of the plains. Idition to the native Indian population, •,ns from other states were given reserva- in Kansas. Until 1855 the only white rs in Kansas were those connected with n missions and traders, whites who had >d Indians and adopted their mode of he Santa Fe trail, a wagon road to New ' A from Missouri, was established in Kansas was organized as a territory The law of 1820 declaring her free aled, and the new law opened it to -ir to slavery, as the settlers might ^he north and south entered into a ) yjeople the territory, and the con- a civil war called the border Iroub- cost manv lives and $20,000,000 in 1 186 [ Kansas was admitted into s a free state. e was ever founded under such s of excitement and (iiscourage- T-v,^ '"^'jntrv had but re- cently passed through the agitation produc by the Mexican war, and the consequent a quirement of Calafornia, New Mexico' a \ other territories, in the anticipation by t. \ slave oligarchy that these territories woul'dl inevitably add new slave states to the Union.' Texas had been annexed within eight years previously to the introduction of Senator Douglas' first bjU to organize Kansas with slavery, possessing a territory equal to five average states, undoubtedly with the antici- pation by such champions of the slave power , as Calhoun, Yancey, Polk and their conferes, that it would be so divided into slave states as to forever establish the supremacy of the slave power. The Gadsden purchase was an- other of the schemes to augment slave terri- tory. For a time these aggressive measures seemed to be so successful that Toombs boasted in the American congress that he ex- pected to see the day when he could call the roll of his slaves under the shadow of the Bunker Hill monument. The Wilmot proviso, offered by a Penn- sylvania democrat, was the first bomb cast into the pro-slavery camp, which seemed likely to rend the great party asunder.' Still the enemies of the rights of men were so strongly entrenched in the confidence of power, that the next move was to repeal the Missouri compromise, forever declaring that slavery should never enter territory acquired or to be acquired north of thirty-six degrees and thirty seconds, and with that repeal Kansas was organized with the right to de- cide for herself the question whether she was to be slave or free; but with all the powers of the general government, civil and military, in favor of the slave power. When the organi-c law passed, little was known of its capabilities of development. The early geographies represented it as the "Great American Desert." It was inaccess- ible by any other thoroughfare than the Mis- souri river, a stream so difficult of navigation that it has since been entirely superceded by railroad transportation; and even that pass- age from the free states was impeded by the fact that it passed for five hundred miles through a region inimical to every instinct of freedom, where life was not safe in the mildest atid most modest utterances against the rights to hold slaves in Kansas. The general im- pression taught in the schools that it was a desert were inculcated in all that passage. It was said at one time that there was not enough land in the new territory capable of sustaining human life to make more than nine or ten counties, and that that land lay alonp^ the Kansas or Kaw river. The pfl*-^" believed that the lanH ^ ment could ever go was at fartherst, the sixth principal meridian, crossing the Santa Fe road not far from Newton. Emporia was considered as on the very outslvirts of arable lands, and beyond that a.> only profitable for the raising of stock. With such discouragement the develop- ment of Kansas began. The first ten years of her territorial and state e.x^istance was a period of war — for there was practically war in Kansas from the day that the first anti- slavery men set foot within her borders till the treaty was signed by Grant at Appo- mattox. The progress of Kansas has been phe- nomenal. No state of the union has been its peer in the advancement of civilization and material property. Its very antagonisms have seemed to give spirit, power and energy to its people. Step by step they have ad- vanced into the wilderness, and brought all the elements of civilization to a standard which the world has seldom witnessed. Kansas is wholly an inland state, practi- cally without a mile of water ways for the transportation of freight and passengers. For the first ten years of her existance there was no outlet to the Pacific by rail. The pursuits of war enlisted all her energies. Born as a state in the midst of the throes of r. "^ '-olution which had been confined to her orders during her territorial existence, loutsof her patriotic citizens on her ad- .lon as a state had hardly died away, dn the thunder of the canon in the bom- rdment of Fort Sumpter reverberated iroughout the union, and with an Indian toe on her west and the foes of the union on the east, she manfully buckled on her armor and gave to the union nineteen regiments of as brave soldiers as ever went upon the field of battle. In education in the arts, in all that goes to make up the highest civilization of the age, Kansas is more than the compeer of any state in the union. The old counties of Kansas it may be fairly assumed are those organized prior to 1865, they number 34, among Which is Mar- shall. Their territorial area embraces 22,341 of the state's 82,000 square miles a little more than one-fourth of the area of Kansas. In May, 1865, the population of the state was 140,179. These counties had been ten years in acquiring that population; during the next five years, from 1865 to 1869 inclusive, only twelve counties having an aggregate area of 8,44.8 square miles were organized, the five succeeding years from 1870 to 1874 inclusive, was a period of wonderful growth. Twenty- five counties were organized. Their aggre- gate territorial area is 21,836 square miles. The immigration to Kansas during those years was very heavy, and the building of Atchison, Topeka, & Santa Fe railroad exer- ted an influence in the settlement of the Southwest that is plainly apparent in a large number of counties organized in that sec- tion. During the next ten years, from 1875 to 1884 inclusive, only eleven counties hav- ing a total area of 9,800 square miles were organized. The growth of Kansas in so far as the development of territory was concern- ed, was smaller during this period than dur- ing any other period of the state's history, but the increase in its population and wealth, was during the same years unexam- pled. The population of Kansas in 1875 was only 464,682 and the assessed value of all the })roperty of the state was $121,544,344, while on the first of March, 1884, the population was 1,135,614, and the assessed value of property was ^237,020,391, an increase of 670,932 in population and $115,476,047 in property values. The drouth of 1887, which extended throughout most of the western states fell with much force on Kansas, and she experi- enced one of the most disastrous crop '"^^^rs in her history. In 1888 much of the . regained. According to the last biennial repc 1887-88, the total combined value of all 1 products is $275,561,140, while the combii value for 1885-86 was $264,045,134, an 1 crease of $11,516,006. In population the state has grown from 1,406,738 in 1886 to 1,518,552 in 1888, an increase of 111,814; and from 1886 to 1888, eight counties were or- ganized, which completes the organization of the entire territory of the state. The census for 1890 have not as yet been made, but will show a marked increase in population for the state. The people who have wrought this mira- cle of development, who have braved the loneliness and isolation and dangers of the great plains; who have dotted a vast regio- regarded, only a few years ago, as a steri desert, with fruitful fields and orchart pleasant homes and thriving towns; the. / people have done a great work for Kansas, for civilization, and for themselves. Their snblime faith, their magnificent courage, their all-conquering energy and industry, will be remembered, eulogized and honored long after they shall have passed away, for the qualities they have so conspicuously illustra- ted will always be regarded among the highest and noblest virtues of a free and intelligent people. Come and see what we have seen, an^" you will come to live in Kansas. -^Exchange Banki^ OF SCHMIDT & KOESTER, MARYSVILLE •; : ; KANSAS. -N TRAI2SA6T » BANKIEG • AED * eOLLEgTIEG i BUSIEESS, K^ MORTGAGE LOANS NEGOTIATED At Lowest Rate of Interest, payable at "Exchange Bank" with privilege to pay in In- ^llments to suit the Borrower. ^D!^, H. G, DARGATZ,*- ;enekal practitioner, Office Opposite Postoffice, MARYSVILLE, .- KANSAS. E. HUTCHINSON, (Late Judge of tho 12th Judicial District,) ATTORNEY^COUNSELLOR- MARYSVILLE, - KANSAS. EST ABLISHED 1865, FURNITURE STORE, F. J. PIERCE, Proprietor. MARYSVILLE, : KANSAS. Manufacturer and Dealer in ^^urniture, Moiildino-s, Mattresses, Oil- Cloth Etc., Etc, UNDERTAKING A SPECIALTY. 0OLLE0TIOI2S PROMPTLY MADE. AH business entrusted to my care will receive prompt attention. Office over Hamelin's Jewelry Store. Charles Goelitzer, ^TONSORIAL PARLORS -^fAND BATH ROOMS, R^ HAIR CUTTING, SHAVING and SHAMPOOING, And all other work connected with the business, done with neatness. Clean shop and clean towels. North Side Broadway, Between Eighth and Ninth Streets, Marysville, Kansas. :e3:. s. HOT7-EI3, TiaiE} ./^lex-isT. MARSHALL, One of the Oldest and Best Counties in the State. A LARGE BODY OF RIGH LAND. A County Densely Populated with a Thrivino;, Contented and a Happy People. To the Patrons of The True Republican and the pub- lic generally. Greeting: In presenting to you our lUustrated Edition we have endeavored to state only facts and figures. This county is nearly square, being 30x31 miles, and contains one of the best bodies of farming lands in the state; is well watered, and has timber enough along the Big Blue and its confluents to sup- ply the people with fire-wood for years to come, and being in the northeastern part of the state, is consequently far enough from the Rocky Mountains to insure a proper amount of humidity. An entire crop failure was never known in this county; the farmer knows that when he puts grain in the ground in the spring that he will be rewarded for his labors by a bountiful harvest, as there is always moisture enough during the year to insure a crop. Marshall county embrace's the finest por- tion of land in Northern Kansas. It is in the first tier of counties south of Nebraska, and the fourth west of the Missouri river. It is bounded on the north by Gage and Pawnee counties, (Nebraska); on the east by Nema- ha county; on the south by Pottawatomie and Riley counties, and on the west by Washington county. It is the best watered county in the state of Kansas, the Big Blue river running through the county from north to south, with its tributaries emptying into it. The, Little Blue river, Red Vermillion river, Deer creek, Horse Shoe creek. Hop creek, Fawn creek. Spring creek, and other smaller strearns. It affords more water power than any other county in the state. All along the streams grow an abundant sufjply of all kinds of timber that grows in Northern Kansas. An inexhaustible quantity of Magnesia lime stone and Gypsum of the best quality, have been found along the Blue and its tribu- taries, and a large amount of it has been quarried and shipped to Chicago, St. Louis, Kansas City, St. Joseph, Omaha, Lincoln and elsewhere, where it commanded the highest prices. Coal mines in abundance have been found, but no mines are opened and in opera- tion as yet. About one-third of the tillable lands in Marshall county are bottom lands and the other two- thirds are high prairie. The most of the lands are impioved and in a high state of cultivation. Apples and fruits of all kinds are raised in abundance, and after sup- plying home demand the balance are sold and shipped out of the county. Almost every farm is well watered by cool springs or wells. The staple products of the soil are corn, vvinter and spring wheat, oats, flax and rye, buckwheat, hungarian, millet, tim- othy, alfalfa, orchard- grass, Irish and sweet potatoes, cabbage, turnips, beets, onions and carrots. The live stock industry has been/ carried on with great success for the last twenty years. Thousands of head of horses- cattle and hogs have been raised in Marsh county and have been sold and ship away to the marts of the world. EARLY HISTORY. Before any settlements were made b white men in Marshall county, large herds buffalo, antelope and deer were roaming o- its beautiful prairies and vallies, feeding do the luxuriant wild grasses that grew in proi sion everywhere, while all kinds of fish . abundance were living and sporting in th Big Blue and its tributaries, and they wer^ never disturbed (except by an occasions^ band of Indians,) until the frontiersmcj paved the way and established civilization i/ this country, . when the aborigines d America, and animals of a wild nature disap' peared. The first white men we have any histc of who went through Marshall county, \ Major Stephen H. Long, in command of £ expedition from Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, f the Rocky Mountains during the years 181 and 1820, General Freemont passed throuj . ; Marshall county in 1842 and 1844. In 184 John Smith, the Mormon apostle, with h '.., band crossed the Big Blue at Independent Crossing about eight mile below Marysvilf , , and camped there a short time. For t\ i years afterwards the Mormons crossed the ; by the thousands. In 1S40, Lieutenant Standberry survey the route known as the "Militarv Trail" fr' Fort Leavenworth to the great "Salt La crossing the Big Blue river where the City of Marysviile now stands. In 1849, great excitement was caused by the discovery of gold in California, when Ceneral T. J. Marshall, of Weston, Missouri, saw an opportunity of making money in Kan- sas, established a ferry on the Big Blue at Independence Crossing. In the spring of 1851 he moved his ferry up the Blue about eight miles on the same line out by Lieuten- ant Standberry's and built log cabins, black- smith shop and opened up a general store and supplied ranchmen. Mormons and pil- son, of New Tocoma, Washington Territory. The other traders and their families located on the Vermillion in this county. In 1855 the first settlements were made on the Black Vermillion. Louis Tremble, a Frenchman, who was married to a vSioux squaw, and who had been driven from the Rocky Mountains, by General Harney ex- pelling every one of that nationality because they were creating trouble between the Indi- ans and the whites in that locality. He operated a toll bridge across the Vermillion river at the old Hollenburg Crossing. A MARSHALL COUNTY COURT HOUSE. grims of all kinds who u'ere going to the gold fields and the great Salt Lake, with tangle- foot and rot-gut whiskey and ihe meanest kind of tobacco. In the spring of i854., James McCloskey, a Frenchman by birth, an [n;iian trader who had been living with the Sioux Indians since r8:;9 and had ad ">pte i their habits, v/ith a half dozen other traders an:! tlieir families. came to Marsliall conntv, tor [he purpose of locating. General Marshall i)ursnaded Mc- ("loskey and family to locate near his ferry. So he located on a claim that lavs adioinin^: Marvsville. and now owned bv Frank Th()mp- Frenchman by the name of Changreau, who had married a Sioux Indian, was there at that time. John D. Wells, Daniel M. Leavitt, Henry Hollenberg, Henry and Hans Brock- mever, Loren Johnson and Dr. Ackerman and fimily, all setde 1 on the east fork of the Vermillion in 1855. Joseph Langdon and family settled at the mouth of the Vermillion in the fall of 18^5. I'homas Warren and family. Captain S. B. Tood, Dr. William Blackburn an^l John Mclvibins settled in that locality in 18^6. Speeches made by Horace Greelev, S. N..Wood, and others at Appolion Hall, Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, on the subject of Kansas caused them to enlist to move to Kansas for the purpose of helping make it a free state. There was a party of forty who left Pitts- burg for Kansas under the auspices of the Massachusetts Free State Emigrant Society, some of them settling in Marshall county, and the balance scattered around over the state. John Roland, A. G. Barrett, and a surveyor by the name of Jackson, Hon. D. C. Auld and others who belonged to the Ohio Colony company, came to this valley in May, 1855, and laid out a tract of land live by eight miles, called the Ohio Colony Survey. They also platted Ohio City, on the north- west quarter of section 31, town 4, range 9, which is now a farm. Each member of the company paid into the general fund $2=^ for such quarter-section of land he desired to secure, the money to be used for the pur- pose of purchasing a steam saw mill. The mill was bought by A. G. Barrett for the Colony, and shipped to Marshall county in the fall of 1855 and was erected and put into operation at Barrett's Station, formerly known as Barrett's Mills. Ohio Colony was "non est inventus" a short time after it was organized, as but very few of its members ever came to Kansas. Barrett afterwards bought and owned the mill. A. G. Barrett and Roland built log houses on the west fork of the Vermillion in 1855. Captain Todd built a house in May, 1856. He had a son William, born August 13, 1856, he being the first while child born in Marshall county. Isaac Walker and family, H. W. Swift, who was the first postmaster at Barrett, John Radcliffe and family, W. H. Wilson, jhe two Frame brothers and their families, the Shirk family, Enoch Pugh, the first blacksmith, and others, were settlers on the Vermillion in 1856. In 1857, James Willson and family and W. T. Grinnell located on the Vermillion. J. Burrell and family, and Peter Trosper and family in 1859. Mr. Auld was the first Justice of the Peace on the Vermil- lion. M. V. Hall and Miss Anna J. Trosper were the first couple married by that justice. in 1857. Mr. Todd was the next Justice of the Peace and the first one to serve under free state rule. In 1855, James and Samuel Smith settled there. In 1856 Timothy Clark and Julia North were married at the home of James Smith by 'Squire Auld. Ellis Meyers came to the Vermillion in the spring of 1856 and froze to death in a severe storm that came during the winter of 1856 and 1857. In 1856, John Harris and family, Lawrence Kelley and family, James P. Malone and family, James Goldsberry and family, Mr. Musgrove and family, Alexander Moore and family, Mr. Fletcher and famdy, came to Marshall county and settled in and near the Vermillion valley. The northwestern portion of the county was first settled in 1857, by George Guittard and sons, who located claims on the Vermil- lion, about three miles north of the present city of Beattie. In the same year Ambrose, East, Martin and James Shipp, four brothers, settled near the Big Blue river in the south Half of the county near the present city of Irving. In what is now known as Blue Rapids City township, settlements were made in 1857 by James Walters, M. L. Duncan and others. In 1858, Judge Thompson, who has been Probate Judge and postmaster of Blue Rapids City, Andrew Scott, Henry Miller and others, settled in the same neighborhood. In 1858, James Lane, James Parker and others settled near what is called the Lane Crossing on the Big Blue river below Blue Rapids City. In March, 1857, Smith Martin located on a claim in Center township near the cen- ter of Marshall county, and erected a log cabin. Shortly afterwards others came and settled in the same locality. The first settlers who located in the southwest part of the county as early as 1857, were Stearns Ostrander, Ralph Ostrander, P Bollas, T. Palmer, H. Brown, Jake Goble an family, James McNulty and family. Lat^ in 1858, William Pearsoll, William HawkinJ Smith, John Huges, W. Dickinson, H. Bram^ and Mrs. A. Davis and Stephen Morse whU located on claims in that vicinity. In 1859, J. L. McChesney, P. Cassey and others were there settled. The first settlers who located on a claim on Horse Shoe creek in the northwest i)art of the county, were Judge James L. Maggill. He bought out a squatter and moved on his claim on the ist of August, 1856. In 1858, the Fredricks brothers and H. Lenker moved upon the Horse Shoe. They were followe(j j in 1859 and i860 by H. Hiberman, the thre6 Raemer brothers, Isaac and Lee Holloway, James Bartlow, T. Koeneke and others. Then on July 8, 1856, J. P. Miller, O. D. Prentis, Albert Morroll, W. B. Jenkins, J. R. Allston, John Vanderhorst, Robert Y. Shib- ley and James McCloskey settled in and neari where the present City of Marysville is nov^l located. \! Among the early settlers who settleq near where the town of Vermillion is now located prior to i860, were J. Kla])p, E. Lewis, Major Beattie, S. Smith, I. Blades, J,i Kenworthy and S. Osgood. -*J. D. FARWELL,^ ABSTRACTOR AND NEGOTIATOR OF Personal aed Real Estate Loans, ->- Real Estate for Sale or Trade. -f Taxes Paid for Any One. Money Invested on Tax Certificates, or Any Way Requested. MARYSVILLE, KANSAS. E, J, FEHRENKAMP, — DEALER IN HARDAVARE, STOVES, TINWARE, VAPOR STOVES, REFRIGERATORS, ETC., ETC. MARBLE AND ^ GI^ANITE I WORKS,J^ -^STUART & BITTEL,*^ MANUFACTURERS OF AND DEALERS IN GRANITE AND MARBLE * M0DUMEI2TS, AND ALL KINDS OF SEMETERY WOP^K, — Send for Price List Before Purchasing Elsewhere. MARYSVILLE, : KANSAS. X3:. s- :e2:ot7":e]ib, tx3:ei -^zestist- i ^- The wave of civilization having so thor- oughly spread over the state of Kansas, it became necessary to elect members of the Territorial Legislature to make laws to better protect her citizens. The first election in Marshall county was held at the present city of Marysyille, March 31, 1855, under the laws known as the "Kan- sas and Nebraska Act." Every inhabitant of the territory who was qualified and an actual settler of the territory, no matter what length of time he or they had resided here, had the right to vote. The pro-slavery party organ- ized in the state of Missouri and came to Kansas by the thousands, and after voting, returned to Missouri. Hundreds of pro- sla\ ery men came to Marshall county and took possession of the polls, and elected General Marshall the first member of the ter- ritorial legislature from this county. G. H. HoUenburg, the father of Washington county, and Hon. J. D. Wells, were the only tree-state men in Marshall county at that time. James White cast the only free-state vote in Marshall county, October 5, 1857, at a territorial election. "The Great American Conflict" between slavery and freedom, was the cause of pro- slavery and free-state parties being organized in Kansas. The Democratic party champi- )ned slavery, and was in favor of making Is^ansas a slave state. While the opposition Factions were opposed to the extension of slavery into the territories, and fully sympa- hized with the free-state party of Kansas, ^rowing out of the agitation of the slavery question in the territories, it caused the or- ganization of the Republican party, and in 1856, that party nominated John C. Free- mont for president, a southern gentleman by birth and education, while the Democratic party nominated and elected James Buchanan, president, a northern gentleman by birth and education. During his administration he be- came the willing tool of the slave oligarchists of the southern states and used every means in his power to make Kansas a slave state. He encouraged illegal voting and ballot box stuffing in the state of Kansas, and especially in Marshall county, vvhich has no parallel at the present time in this country. The election referred to was on the 21st day of December, 1857, when the votes were taken on the Lecompton constitution. Where the City of Marysville is now located, a little colony of southerners settled and laid out a town, but were here for the especial purpose ot working in the interest of the pro-slavery party and help organize the teritory of Kan- sas into a slave state. The Lacompton con- stitution had a provision, among other things, to make General Marshall, governor of the state of Kansas. Therefore it was natural to expect that his pro-slavery friends would take charge of the ballot box. The election was held in the second story of one of Gen- eral Marshall's log cabbins. A soap box was - set on the head of a whisky barrel and used as a ballot box. They had it so arranged that it was im- possible for the voters to see the judges and clerks of the election. The voter would have to climb up a narrow stairway and thrust his hand through a hole, holding his ticket and yelling out his name or an assumed name. This was done all day by twenty-five or thirty men who voted by turns, the names they procured from a city directory, and in the meantime imbibing freely of "benzine," until they had cast a rousing vote tor the Lecompton constitution of over 1,000 major- ity. The most remarkable man that voted on that day was "Shanghai" who was the "Hero" of the "Catfish Aristocracy," a story written by Senator John J. Ingalls some years ago and published in the Kansas Magazine. It is said by the history of Kansas that Shanghai could not keep a secret, and that he was so imbued with patriotism and whisky that he sprang upon a whisky barrel and ex- claimed that he had voted twenty-five times and was going to vote twenty-five times more, and would bet any man $100, that he had out-voted any one in the outfit. The little group of southerners stood there and listened with amazement, when one of them took the bet, and i^ioo on each side was put up and a committee appointed to investigate. The result of the investigation showed that Shang- hai had been beaten. The challenged party having deposited nearly one hundred votes. It was also shown the he had possession of the St. Louis business directory,'and that he was voting in alphabetical order and had only got half way through the "A" list. INDIAN OUTRAGES. Louis Tremble, a half-breed, his wife, a full-blooded Sioux, and a Frenchman named Changreau, and his wife, a Sioux woman; her sister fifteen years old and several small children lived near the Vermillion before any white settlements were made there. Tremble built a toll bridge across the Vermillion. Changreau opened up a farm, raised vegeta- bles and all kinds of produce, sold them at fabulous prices. The Kaw, Otoe, Omaha and Iowa Indians are a branch of the Sioux Indians. The country embracing all of northeast- ern Kansas was occupied by the Kaws, when in 1825, the government opened negotiations with them for the purchase of part of their territory. Between the Kaws and the Sioux, the parent tribes, there was an implacable hatred. The tribes frequently met and had war to the knife, and whoever was not killed, but captured, suffered death by torture in the most cruel manner. When a Kaw and Sioux met each other one or the other had to die. These two Sioux families were aware that they had located in the old territory of the Kaws. They trusted in the United States government and the Sioux for protection. But alas, one bright and beautiful spring morning while Changreau was out in his field at work, his home was very suddenly fearing an ambush, they all turned back ex- cept the Frenchman, who pushed on alone. He followed the band until they camped on the Neosho river, near Council Grove. Changreau kept himself concealed from the view of the inhuman mosters, and saw them erect their lodges and have their feast in a hurried manner. He saw an Indian, a fiend in human shape, lead his sister to a tree and bind her to it. Realizing the fact that it was impossible for him to rescue her from the perilous posi- tion that she was in, and apprehending that he might share the same fate, mounted his RESIDENCE OF L. W. LIBBY surrounded by a hundred or more hostile Indians, when the women made an effort to conceal themselves, but failed. They helped themselves to everything they could find, when the chief seized the young girl and strapped her to his pony, when he and his band disappeared. Changreau was at once notified by his wife what had happened, and knowing that rapine and death of a most cruel character would occur to the prisoner unless she was rescused forthwith from the heartless and cruel fiends, who had her in custody, and upon an urgent appeal to his white neighbors to go with him to rescue the girl, a few responded, among them was Hon. John D. Wells. They followed the trail for many hours, but becoming discourjiged and pony and retreated back in the dead hour of night, circling the Indian camp, until morn- ing, when on approaching the camp he saw a number of Indian squaws talking of what had happened and pointing to the fatal spot where his sister was a short time before, bound to a tree. He saw she was dead and her lifeless body covered with gore. Whips, and all sorts of instruments of torture were lying at her feet, showing that she had been beaten in the most cruel and inhuman man- ner by the red devils, while reveling in their war dance. Changreau, after having wit- nessed the most heartrending scene of his life, turned back and told the fearful tale to his wife and family, and hastened to move them to a place of greater safety. q' Marshall county, during the war, was one of the border counties, and when depri- dations were committed by the Indians west of here upon the overland travelers, emi- grants, ranchmen and settlers, they would retreat back to Marshall county for protec- tion. A panic occurred in Washington county made by the Indians in May, 1862. A company of citizens was organized in Mar- shall county and went over there and made a reconnoissance for them, but failed to find the Indians and returned home. In the month of August, 1864, a panic was created by the Indians on the Little Blue, and on the 10th of August that year, teams filled with ranchmen, settlers and refugees, with their familes and household furniture, came pouring into Marysville, each telling stories of the outrageous murders and tor- tures of women and children, and asking for aid to assist them in recovering their friends from captivity and the jaws of death. The militia was immediately called out and made for the scene of operation. There were four companies from Marshall county, officered by Captain Frank Schmidt and Lieutenant McCloskey, of Marysville; Cap- tain James Kelley, of Vermillion, and Captain T. S. Vaile, of Irving. The Marshall county troops were under the command of Colonel E. C. Manning, of Marysville. They were followed by a brigade expedition composed of portions of the Nemaha, Riley and Wash- ington county regiments, under the command of General Sherry, of Seneca. B-oth of the expeditions traveled some distance and saw no evidences of the Indians. ORGANIZATION AND OFFICIAL ROSTER. Marshall county was organized in 1855. It had at that time about sixty voters. There was not much business for county officials to do. Alexander Clark, the first sheriff, was commissioned in October, 1855. He was shot and killed by a desperado he was trying to arrest. The first county warrant was issued December 15, 1856, by James Mc- Closkey in favor of Henry Adams and H. L, Kirk, of Atchison, for services rendered in laying out a territorial road from Atchison to Marysville. It was the first county warrant issued in the county of Marshall. Hon. John D. Wells, M. L. Duncan and M. N. Glynn, were the county commissioners at that time. J. S. Magill was appointed justice of the peace the same year. The first district court was held in Mar- shall county at Marysville in March, 1857; Judge Burrell, of the United States District Court presided, and James McCloskey acted as clerk. There being no cases on docket to dispose of, the judge was about adjourning court when a case of conscience came up. It appears that the Hon. D. C. Auld, who was then an avowed abolitionist, had obtained from the county commissioners, the appoint- ment of justice of the peace of the Vermillion district. The pro-slavery and territorial legisla- ture had passed a law requiring that officers before assuming the duties of their office should take an "Iron-clad Oath," which pro- vided that the officer should support the United States fugitive slave law. As Auld could-not conscientiously take that oath, he therefore asked his friend McCloskey to in- tercede with Judge Burrell to qualify him without taking that part of the oath referring to the fugitive slave law. So the judge being from Pennsylvania, wrote a Pennsylvania oath an administered it to Auld, wh.o served out his term and also took an active part in the anti-slavery movement in the territory of Kansas and done his part in feeding the poor I runaway slaves as they passed from slavery to freedom in the Canadas. At the meeting of the county comniis sioners at Palmetto, Kansas Territory in June, 1856, it was decided that the county of Marshall, for the convenience of transacting county business, and the execution of legal processes, be divided into two principal townships; by a line beginning at the mouth of Elm creek where it empties into the Big Blue river, and running north to the base or, meridian line. The section of country east] of said line, in Marshall county, will hence- forth be known as Vermillion township, and that portion of country lying west of the line in Marshall county to be known as Marys- ville township. At the same meeting an assessment was/jf made at fifty cents per head as poll tax and' one sixth of one per cent upon all property subjected to taxation according to territorial law. /, On the 6th day of November, 1858, the') county commissioners divided the county into four townships, according to the follow- ing descriptions: Marysville township — township i, 2, and, north half of township 3, range 6. Township I, 2, and north half of township 3, range 6 west halves of townships i, 2, and northwest^f' quarter of township 3, range 8. Guittard township — east half of town- ships I, 2, and northeast quarter of township' 3, range 8.- Townships r, 2, and north halfV of township 3, range 9. Townships x, 2, and north half of township 3, range 10. Blue Rapids township— east half ofl township 3, range 6. AH of townships 4, 51 p. J. HINDMARSH, Marysville, Kansas, — Manufacturer of and Dealer in — THE CELEBRATED COLUMBUS BUGGY COMPANY'S VEHICLES. — :— PROPRIETOR — :— ^i GERMAN f LUMBER ^ YARD. Lumber, Lath, Shingles, Sash, Doors and Blinds, Glass and Mixed Paints, and all kinds of Building Material. OFFISB AND YAI^DS, eORNBR EIGHTH AI2D SBETBR STREETS' -«B. PRICE, :^ DEALER IN Hardware,^ Queensware,f Sto ves,f Tinware. 4- Manufacturer of Tin, Copper and Sheet-Iron Ware.-^ Large Stock, Lowest Prices in the City. None but the Best Goods Kept. MARYSVILLE, KANSAS. :e3:. s- sroTTEiEe, t:e3::e: -^iESTisT. and range 6. South half of township 3, range 7. All of townships 4 and 5, range 7. South- west quarter of township 3, and west half of townships 4 and 5, range 8. Vermillion township — southwest quarter of township 3. East half of townships 4 and 5, range 8. South half of township 3, and all of townships 4 and 5, range 9. South half of township 3, and all of townships 4 and 5, range 10. The voting places in the several town- ships were designated as follows: Marys- ville township, Marysville or Palmetto; Guit- tard township, Guittardsville; Blue Rapids township, at the home of Judge William Thompson; Vermillion township at the home of Joseph Langdon. What is now known as Washington county, was at that time under the jurisdic- tion of Marshall county officials, and was termed Washington township. A voting place was established at the home of M. L. Lott at the mouth of Cottonwood creek. From 1869 up to 1890 the countv has been sub-divided into municipal townships as follows: Marysville township, Blue Rap- ids City township, Blue Rapids township, Balderson township, Center township, Cleve- land township. Clear Fork township. Cottage Hill township. Elm Creek township, Franklin township, Guittard township, Herkimer town- ship, Logan township, Murray township, Noble township, Oketo township, Richland town- ship. Rock township, St. Bridgett township, Vermillion township, Walnut township, Wat- erville township and Wells township. TRANSCRIPT OF THE COUNTV ROSTER FROM 1855 UP TO 1890. County Clerks. — 1855, S. J. McClos- key; 1859, B. F. Barber: i860, E. C. Man- ning; 185 1, C. R. Denning; 1862-66, R. S. Newell; 1866-67, C.A. Imbert; 1868-69, f"- R. Jacobs; 1870-73, James Smith; 1874-77, J. G. Mclntire; 1878-79, G. M. Lesvis; 1880-83, W. H. Armstrong; 1884, H. C. Woodworth; 1886-88, J. F. Wright; 1889, James Mont- gomery. Treasurers. — 1856-58, Jas. S. ^^lagill; 1860-61, G. D. Swearingen; 1862-65, ^- ^■ Lovel; 1866-69, Jas. S. Magill; 1870-73, C. F. Koester; 1874-77, James Smith; 1878-82, A. G. Barrett; 188 1-5, Wm. Lofinck; 1885- 7, W. H. Smith; 1888-9, George T. Emmert. Recorders. — 1855-60, J. P. Miller; 1862- 63, J. H. McDougal; 1864-69, C. F. Koester; 1870.71, J. M. Watson; 1872-73, J. G. Mc- lntire; 1874-79, J. B. Winkler; 1880-3, J. D. Farwell; 1883-5, H. K. Sharp; 18S7-91, A. M. Billingsley. District Clerks. — 1855-50, J. R. White- head; i860, I. L. McArthur; 1863.72, Alex- ander Campbell; 1873, L. W. Chesley; 1875- 78, M. Balgue; 1879-82, J. M. Patterson; 1886, Geo. Thomas; 1888-90, Alexandej Campbell. | Probate Judges. — 1855, James Doni- phin; 1856, C. B. Buist; 1857-58, J. E. Cleardy; 1859-60, William Thompson; 1863- 64, J. D. Brumbaugh; 1865-70, A. Cotrell; 1871-76, W. C. McCurdy; 1867-82, H. P. Wells; 1882-5, John Brown; 1887, Cal. T. Mann; 1888-90, G. Goodwin. Sheriffs. — 1855, }. M, Clark; 1856, G. F. Hubbard; 1857, J. P. Miller; 1858, H. Fraizer; 1859, James Foster; 1860-65, ^'- L)- Swearingen; 1866-67, James T. Grey; 1868— 1869, John McCoy; 1870-73, Frank Guaiity; 1874-77, J. R. Voorhees; 1878-81, J. B. Logan; ;'i882-3, J. R. Voorhees; 1885-7, M. M. Haskins; 1889-90, E. Bentley. County Attorneys. — 1861, J, W. Bol-, linger; 1855-68, W. W. Jerome; 1869-72, M. C. White; 1873-74, E. Hutchinson; 1875-77, F. Love; 1879-82, J. A. Broughten; 1883-7 E. A. Berry; 1888-90, W. A. Calderhead. County Surveyors. — 1857, W. S. Brew ster; 1858, J. W. Swift; 1859, J. A. Neil; 1860- 61; E. C. Manning; 1862-63, J- i'homas; 1864-65, W. W. McCloskey; 1866-67, A. O Waggoner; 1868-71, S. W. Hazen; 1872-73^ W. Millikan; 1874-79, H. A. Parmalee; 1880. L W. Millikin; 1882-3, H. K. Sharp; 1885/ John Brailey; 1887-8, Wyatt Millikan; 1889- 90, John Brailey. Coroners.— 1857, W. A. Hill; 1858, J. H. Meyer; 1859, M. Life; 1860-5, T. McCoy; 1866-7, F. Pierce; 1868-9, J. Frazier; 1870-1, J. Jewell; 1872-3, J. Fitzgerald; 1874-5, J. Bates; 1876-81, W. F. Boyakin; 1882-3, ^^^m; Siders; 1883-90, W. F. Boyakin. Commissioners. — 1855-6, M. L. Dun-' can, J. D. Wells, W. N. Glenn; 1857, C. B.j Buist, M. L. Duncan, J. D. Wells; 1859, J. D Brumbaugh, G. D. Pierce, L Kelley; 1861, P. i Gift, J. Lane, H. Foster; "1862-3, ?• Gift, S. B. Varney, J. Lane; 1864-5, F- Schmidt, A. T. Palmer, J. Kelley; 1866-7, F. Schmidt. E. "Lewis, J. L". Freeland; 1868-9, P- Gift, Jacob Weisbach, O. E. Allen; 1870, J. Mohrbacker, Lyman Abbey, R. Osborn; 1872, J. S. Pierce, T. C. Hendricks, J. Mohrbacker; 1773, ^ Mohrbacker, D. Q. Millett, J. C. Dickey; 1874-5, y. C. Dickey, D. Q. Millett, T. Whit-, ley; 187*6-7, D. Q. Millett. R. S. Newell, M L. Duncan; 1678-9, August Hohn, Benjamin| McElroy, M. L. Duncan; 18S0, August Hohn J. R. Voorhees, J. W. Means, 1881-2, C. E Tibbotts, J. W. Means, J. R. Voorhees; 1882, , C. E. Tibbotts, L C. Legere, L. W. Libby; \ 1883-4, s. M. Willhite, I. C. Legere, L. W. I Libby; 1885-6, L. W. Libbv, Levi Chase, . Major Beattv; i888_oo, R. B. Moore, F. J./ Faulkner, W. H. Auld. i6 Senators. — 1861-2, S. L. Lappin; 1863- 4, T. H. Baker; 1865-6, E. C Manning; 1867- 8, J. M. Harvey; 1869-70, A. A. Carnahan; 187 1-2, P. Rockefeller; 1873-6, F. Schmidt; 1877-80, C. T- Brown; 1881-4, Perry Hutch- inson; 1884, W. W. Smith; 1888-90, E. A. Berry. Representatives. — 1855, F. J. Marshall; 1856, J. P. Miller; 1857, W. B. Jenkins; 1858, J. P. Miller; 1859, T. S. Vaile; i860, G. D. Pierce; 1861, D. C. Auld; 1862, H. Foster; 1863, Jacob Weisbach; 1864, J. D. Brum- baugh; 1865, J. D. Wells; 1866, James Smith; 1867, J. D. Wells; 1868, A. G. Patrick; 1869, W. H. Smith; 1870, J. D. Wells; 1871, W. H. Smith; 1872, A. Jeffers; 1873, ^- ^- Legere; 1874, Allen Reed; 1875, C. J. Brown; 1876, J. D. Brumbaugh; 1877-8, J. Lockwood, W. W. Smith; 1879-80, L. P. Hamilton, W. W. Smith; 1881-2, G. W. Kelley, S. W. Hazen; 1883-4, J. D. Wells, W. S. Glass; 1886, T. F. Rhodes and Billingsley; 1888-90, F, A. Stock William Doty. COUNTY SEAT FIGHT. The pro-slavery men were the cause of the county seat being located at Marysville. In 1859, T. S. Vaile, a member of the free- state territorial legislature, had an act passed removing the county seat from Marysville to Sylvian, a new town located on section 25, township 3, range 8. The only official busi- ness transacted at the hew county seat, was the canvassing the vote of 1859. There being no house at Sylvian, the commissioners, G. D. Svvearengen, J. D. Brumbaugh, George C. Pierce and S. Ostrander, met at the home of G. D. Swearengen, a mile from the town and counted the vote. Then by a vote of the people Marysville was again made the county seat. Since the county seat fight was had, Waterville, Blue Rapids City and Frankfort had become thriving and growing towns in the county of Marshall. They claimed that they had superior advantages over Marys- ville for the county seat, and therefore in 1871, these towns and Center township in- auguarted a county seat election, which was very bitter, and it resulted in Waterville securing 345 votes, Blue Rapids City 485 votes, Frankfort 586 votes, Center 95 votes, and Marysville 807 votes, g Under the law there was no county seat ^g'stablished by said vote, but Marysville and j^jj^'ankfort having received the highest num- £3^1 of votes, the commissioners ordered an- otqer election between Marysville and Frank- fort, which occurred on the 28th day of No- vember, 1871. It resulted in Marysville getting 1,637 votes Frankfort 1,078 votes. Marysville was again made the permanent '^'^nntv seat of Marshall county. WM. BARKS, Ppoprietor, EUROPEAN RESTAURANT AND LUN0H 0OUNTER, ysters and Ice-Cream in Season. CIGARS. TOBACCO, ETC. Marysville, Kansas. S. K. MARTIN LUMBER CO., F. V. SHAW, Manager, — DEALER IN- LUMBER, LATH, LIMB, DOOf^S, WINDOWS, BLINDS, MOULDINGS, ETC., ETC. Merysville, Kansas. W. A. CALDERHEAD, j ATTORNEY-AT-LAW, MARYSVILLE, KANSAS. Reference: First National Bank, Marysville. BI^OWN & REDM0I2D, REAL ESTATE, Law, Loan and Insurance. Special attention given to Collections and Examination of Titles. ^^ 0HOI0E g LAI2DS I FOR I SALE. ^ 17 ■^arysYille. Mc»rsJ)alI Ji^ounfr.--3Cas. '^vJ^.^tiS^) h^ruidiptf f>|vith a capiial of $50,000, with S. A. Fulton, resident; Perry Hutchinson, vice-president; R, Fulton, cashier. Directors, S. A. Ful- on. Perry Hutchinson, E. R. Fulton, August Hohn and M. S. Smalley. It has corres- pondence in all the great commercial centers !^ this country and Europe. It is centrally icated and its quarters are conveniently ar- ranged. Unlimited security is guaranteed the depositors by the mechanical ingenuity. Among the latest acquisitions to our beautiful city of Marysville are the water- works and the electric light systems. These are two of the most important enterprises. Light and water are indispensible articles. Water especially must be pure to insure the health of any community. The water com- pany was organized last September with a capital stock of $50,000. The company con- sists of five memb.ers or stockholders: W. H. Vories, A. Mansfield, A. Stevens, L. M. Stevens and E. E. Stevens, who is manager. The machinery consists of two fifty-two horse power engines and two pumps of over a million gallons capacity each per day. The company have sunk twenty-five wells near their plant, which were found inede- quate to meet the demands, so petitioned the council to allow them to sink wells under the river, which was granted, and they now have an inexhaustible supply of as good water as can be found in the state. Water, can now be supplied to all who may apply. Considerable has been said for and against the water company, but really we do not think there is a man in the city at the present time who has any fault to find. Electricity, in its practical uses has be- come an important factor in our civilization in every community in our land, within the past few years, and the advances made in electrical machinery and appliances have been very rapid and complete. Electric lighting has now come to be regarded as a necessity, and the peculiar advantages en- joyed by this advanced method of illumina- tion over every other form of lighting that is or has been in use, has brought the electric light into popular favor with the people gen- erally. Safety, cleanliness, absence of smoke and heat, cheapness, convenience and bril- liancy of illumination without flicker or ob- jectionable features are among the recog- nized qualities it possesses, and its almost universal adoption in every city of any im- portance in the land, not only lighting the streets but both business houses and resi- dences has been accomplished within the last decade, which is abundant evidence of the high esteem with which it is regraded for John Tracy & Co. — dry goods, clothing, light. There are several systems of electric etc. The above named firm are the proprie- lighting in general use, and the "Brush" sys- tors of a large double store and deal exten- tem is conceded to be one of the best and sively in dry goods, notions, carpets in one most practical for use in stores and dwellings. room, while the other one is devoted to The Marysville Electric Light company fran- clothing, hats, caps, boots and shoes and chise granted to. G. W. Parrish and B. F. furnishing goads, and is, perhaps, the largest Swan commenced operations August 25, stock in the county. They are good buyers 18S8, with two dymanos, one arc of twenty and purchase their goods in eastern markets light capacity, 2,000 candle power; one in- where they avail th.emselves of bed-rock candescent dynamo of 225 lights, sixteen prices. Their lines of goods are not dupli- candle power. This plant was operated by cated in quality and prices in the city, and Swan & Parrish until about one year ago their large patronage attests to the many when Mr. Swan's interest was purchased by bargains on their shelves. As a strictly re- Mr. Parrish, and has been operated under liable house it enjoys an enyiable reputation, his direction up to the present time. We Shumway & Bartlett. This business understand that the business now warrants a though not established a great length of considerableincreaseof capacity, and a move- time, has already won an enviable reputa- ment is now on foot to increase the incan- tion, and controls a trade which would do descent capacity to 600 lights. This impor- credit to a much older institution. They tant institution should be well patronized by carry a large stock of fine and well assorted the people of Marysville; in fact every busi- goods, including dry goods, fancy goods, ness house and private dwelling should be gents' furnishings, etc. A specialty is made lighted by this cheap and convenient light. of fine dress goods, and the thousand and August Hohn — general merchandise. one articles wanted by every lady. Both This large house was established in 1S76, members of the firm are young men who are under the name and style Hohn & Kalen- well and favorably known throughout Mar- born. This connection continued about shall county. Messrs. Shumway & Bartlett fifteen months when it was dissolved and the are gentlemen of the highest integrity and junior partner's interest was purchased by honor, and well merit the large trade a de- Mr. Rummel and the firm name was changed scerning public cheerfully accords them, to Hohn & Rummel. Six months later Arand & Son — dry goods and groceries. Mr. Rummel's interest was purchased by E. This is one of the solid commercial concerns G. Drahein, who in turn later sold out to of Marysville, and its enterprising proprie- Mr. Hohn, who alone conducts this large tors are to be congratulated upon their sue-, business, and it stands to-day in the front cess in building up the large business which rank of Marshall county's great stores. His is theirs in dry goods, groceries, provisions stock of dry goods, groceries, boots and and general merchandise. In the different shoes, hats and caps and ladies and gents departments of their business their stock is i furnishing goods is nowhere excelled. He complete and prices are quoted which never possesses business tact and ability of a fail to attract buyers. They are honest, marked kind. He is also a director of the most worthy gentlemen, and as such are; First National Bank, of Marysville, a liberal heartily commended to the public advertiser and a genial and popular gentle- M. Barlow — dry goods, groceries, etJ^ man. The reputation of this house has At the corner of Br.oadway and Eighth stredf-^^ been firmly established, its patronage most is the commodious store of M. Barlow, wl.\-jo satisfactory, and yet he does not rest upon deals largely in dry goods, groceries, notioJ^t^s his oars. Active, wide-awake and intelligent and general merchandise, he pushes on toward still greater success, A. M. Judson — hardware. Mr. Juds and in this ambition deserves the encourage- came to Marysville in 18S0, from Vail ment of the public. Falls, and established his present large st([ 7/ 31 located on the south side of Broadway be- tween Seventh and lughth streets. The task of describing this large and compre- hensive stock should be given to one who has a thorough knowledge of the details of the hardware business. Therefore we can onl}' speak of it in a general way. The ob- servant and intelligent customer who enters this commodious, well arranged and well stocked hardware '^nporiura, never fails to notice the order and completeness that pre- ing, heating and gasoline stoves run through the entire length of this great store, and the good housewife, the bride, the hotel keeper, the laundryman and the tailor can find any- thing they may desire. In building hard- ware, Mr. Judson fears no competition. In pressed and Japanned goods, tinware, and the heavier articles that go to make a com- plete hardware establishment are here to be found in endless quantity, and at prices that cannot fail to attract buyers. Mr. Judson is METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH. vails in each and every department. Believ- the exclusive handler in this city of the justly ing that justice should enter into every busi- celebrated Economy barbed wire, ness transaction, Mr. Judson, has, by his B.Price — hardware. On Broadway near sterlingintegrity, gentlemanly conduct, agree- the First National bank, is the pioneer hard- able manner, indefatigable exertions, built ware man of the city. His stock of shelf and for himself the leading hardware trade of heavy hardware is large and comprehensive, Marshall county. His shelves are loaded embracing every possible article looked after down with the common and finer grades of in stores of this kind. Here also can be cutlery; here can be found the pruning knife, found a full line of cooking and heating the jack knife, the pen knife and keen Toledo stoves, ranges, cooking utensils, gasoline and Blades in all of them. A long line of cook- vapor stoves; also tin, copper and sheet iron ware. Mr. Price is an agreeable and pleasant gentleman, and occupies an enviable position in commercial circles. E. J. Fehrenkamp also conducts a first- class hardware establishment next door east of the post office and carries a large stock of useful articles in that branch of business. Moser & Thomson — hardware. The above firm do business on the south side of Broadway, between 7th and 8th streets, and have in stock a full line of shelf, heavy and building hardware; also pocket and table cutlery, stoves, ranges, tin and woodenware in great varieties. John Joerg — staple and fancy groceries. The above house is owned and operated by one of Marysville's most prominent citizens, and it is with unfeigned pleasure that we accord Mr. Joerg this notice. The business location of Mr. Joerg is very commodious, and is at the northeast corner of Sixth and Broadway, where you will always find a very complete stock of groceries and provisions, including all articles that are daily used in supplying our larders and tables, being pure and fresh. The experience of Mr. Joerg is ample evidence of his reliability and honor- able manner of conduct and a guarantee to his many friends and customers that they always get the most for the least money. C. Raguet is another one of the leading grocery men of the city, who keeps on hand a large and well selected stock ot groceries and vegetables in season. Mr. R. is an old ^ Iowa newspaper man and we are pleased to state that he has not forgotten his old tricks — he keeps a standing "ad" in most of the papers in the city. White Brothers — grocers. Among the popular grocery and provision stores which are eligibly located in the city, there is none better and more favorably known, or enjoy- ing a more select custom than White Brothers. Their store is well filled and fully stocked with a complete line of choice groceries, pro- visions, all kinds of country produce. Com- petent and obliging clerks are employed, and goods delivered anywhere in the city without charge. They are wide-awake, active busi- ness men and public spirited citizens. Wheeler & Barber. One of the late em- barkations in the grocery business, is that of the above named gentlemen, who have suc- ceeded to the business of J. B. Gatchell. Their store is located in the Koester block, one door west of the postoffice, and every- thing in stock is new and complete in every detail. They carry elegant lines of staple and fancy groceries, flour, vegetables, fruits, canned and bottled goods. Their business is large, giving employment to several assist- ants. They are active and energetic business men with a full knowledge of their business. Their policy is to extend courteous treatment to all customers alike, and having founded their house upon strict honesty and integrity their success is assured. Henry F. Dreyer-^grocer. One of the neatest and best arranged grocery stocks in the city is that of Henry F. Dreyer. It occu- pies a store room between 7th and 8th streets on the south side of Broadway, and carries a full line of staple and fancy groceries. His stock is well selected with regard to both freshness and quality, and his fair and gen- tlemanly treatment towards the customers of the house, has established a large and con- stantly increasing trade. Kohn & Selz — clothing. When a house has enjoyed a liberal share ot patronage and pouplarity for a long term of years, it is evi- dence of the fact that its management is char- acterized by ability, integrity and enterprise. Such are the circumstances connected with the establishmerit of the Chicago One Priced Clothing house. This house carries a fine line of clothing, furnishing goods, hats and caps, etc., and controls a large a,nd lucrative trade. They are gentlemen of marked busi- ness ability and well deserve a leading place among the prominent business men of the city. Mrs. J. L. Fahrman — millinery. In this progressive age the beautiful has been made to join hands with nearly all that is practical and attractive in daily life, and in no sphere has the progress been more remarkable than with reference to dress. The gentler sex are more conspicuously prominent in this movement as by nature they should be, and -' hense the advancement and improvemerr*| the millinery trade. In this respect, thei' 33 no place in the city that deserves more prom- inent mention than the one conducted by Mrs. J. L. Fuhrman. Her store is elegantly fitted up, reflecting great credit upon the good taste and judgment of the proprietress. The stock carried is large and embraces the finest quality and most fashionable arti- cles. Mrs. Fuhrman is a most cultured and pleasant lady, and is highly esteemed by all her friends and acquaintances. Parker & Lorke — millinery. Prominent among the millinery establishments in this city, is that conducted under the name of Parker & Lorke, whose place of business is on the south side of Broadway, between Seventh and Eighth streets. They have a tastily fitted up sales room and upon their shelves and counters are to be found those airy, fairy and ideal creations so dear to every woman's heart. They keep several skilled trimmers in their employ during the busy season, and their store is much fre- quented by those who are seeking adorn- ments in the millinery and fancy goods line. The Brown Millinery Establishment. One door east of the Tremont house is located the above establishment under the management of Miss Dora Elkin, who has several assistants in catering to the large trade which this house has always enjoyed. The sales room is large, airy and well stock- ed with millinery and fancy goods in endless variety. Miss A. S. Chadwick — millinery. An- other institution deserving mention in this review is that of Miss Chadwick whose place of business is on South Ninth street. The ground floor room is used as a sales room and the floor above is devoted to the dress- making branch of her business. Everything about the place gives evidence of a cultured taste. Miss Chadwick enjoys the confidence of her many customers, and the work turned out by her deft fingers never fails to give en- tire satisfaction. The German Lumber Yard is owned t and operatod by Trutpert Pfefferle, and is stocked with a most desirable selection of , first-class pine and hardwood lumber, sash ^ ...doors, blinds, mixed paints, etc. Mr. Pfeff- Blii'e, is a business man in every sense of the term, devoted to the interests of his yard and his patrons, and through honesty and industry — building wisely and well — his trade is steadily increasing and his business is in a most flattering condition. S. K. Martin Lumber Co. Between Seventh and Eigth on the North side of Center street is the yard of the S. K. Martin Lumber Co., under the management of F. V. Shaw. The stock of lumber carried by this company is very large and comprehen- sive, embracing all kinds of lumber suitable for builders, contractors, farmers and arti- sans in wood. It has in stock, at all times, a full line of sash, doors, blinds, mixed paints, glass, putty, etc. Mr. Shaw, the efficient manager, gives his undivided attention to the large business controlled by him, and those having business with him, have the assurance of courteous and gentlemanly treatment at his hands. E. L. Miller — druggist. One of the most enterprising among the well known pharmacists, is E. L. Miller, who occupies a large well conducted establishment in the Koester building, two doors west of the post- office. The location is very desirable and his store room is fitted up in admirable taste. It is well stocked with a large and valuable assortment of pure drugs and medicines, also extracts, tinctures, perfumes and toilet requi- sites, pharmaceutical preparations and all the most desirable and reliable proprietary medicines. Mr. Miller has a full knowledge of drugs and their properties and values, and makes a special business of compound- ing physician's and family recipes, giving to this department that intelligent supervis- ion it demands. Mr. Miller enjoys a large custom, and he, himself, is a thorough, skilled pharmacist. Dr. G. A. Seaman — druggist. Among the best informed and most reliable druggists in the city is Dr. Seaman, whose place of business is on Broadway. Here are always kept a full line of pure drugs and family medicines, as well as a choice stock of the latest and most fashionable toilet articles. The prescription department is known both to the medical profession and community as one of the best in the city. The Doctor is 34 also a great admirer of that noble animal, the horse, and owns some of the finest blooded and fleetest horses in the west. Dr. H. G. Dargatz— druggist. Dr. Dar- gatz came to this country twenty-nine years ago from Green Lake, Wisconsin and com- menced life on a homestead on Spring Creek, near this city. Becoming tired of farm life he sold his real estate and studied medicine. After several years hard study he received his diploma and was therefore competent to practice medicine. In 1878 he opened out a drug store, which business he has followed successfully ever since. His place of busi- ness is located on East Broadway, is com- modious and is filled with a choice stock of pure and fresh drugs, also all of the different well known and valuable proprietary medi- cines, druggists sundries, toilet articles and fancy goods. In the prescription line the Dr. cannot be excelled in the county. When you get a prescription filled at his place you can rely on its being correct as it is prepared under his immediate supervision. Dr. Dar- gatz is a pleasant and affable gentleman, energetic, enterprising,, and conducts his business on strict principles of commercial integrity. He has a lucrative patronage and hosts of friends. William Barks— restaurant. The eating houses of any city constitutes an important branch of its business. Conspicuous among this class in Marysville, is the European Par- lor restaurant conducted by William Barks. This house is amply supplied with the very best the market aftords, and is specially noted for good cooking, clean and neat serv- ing. It is open day and night, and short or- ders are promptly filled at all hours. Regu- lar meals are given three times a day. If you wish a square meal or a short order prompt and properly filled go to the Euro- pean. A. Throm — bakery and restaurant. On West Broadway the above named gentleman conducts a first-class restaurant, bakery and ice-cream parlors. Mr. Throm spares neither pains nor expense in procuring for his table the best of everything the market affords. William Rose — restaurant and bakery. William Rose conducts a first-class bakery and dining room. He occupies a large room fitted out in excellent style and furn- ishing dining accommodations to a large number of people. This restaurant is admi- rably located and during its existence has attracted a first-class trade. Everything is served in this house in season, and pre- pared to suit an epicure. Mr. Rose is a young man of business, and having a thor- ough knowledge of the work in hand, is the man to push it to a successful issue. His patronage is increasing and his business pros- perous. . T. McCoy, an important factor in the commercial whole of this city, it is necessary to give space to that engaged in the harness trade. Prominent among these is Mr. T. McCoy whose large business premises are located on West Broadway, near the corner of Sixth, which are stocked with a full com- pliment of double and single, light and heavy harness, besides saddles, bridles, whips, col- lars and horse equipments generally; all of which are sold at reasonable rates. P. J. Hindmarsh. Among the represen- tative business houses of Marysville, none are more deserving of mention than Mr. Hindmarsh. He has, during the few years since the inception of his business, built up a profitable and popular trade. His estab- lishment is conveniently located, and in his repository may be found an elegant assort- ment of the celebrated Columbus Buggy company's vehicles, including carriages, sur- reys, phaetons, jump seats, etc. In building up his present large business, Mr. Hindmarsh brought to bear a great deal of energy and executive ability, which, coupled with the honorable and fair manner of conducting all his business operations, has given him an enviable reputation. The real estate man is strictly an Ameri- can institution. In most business it is gen- erally conceded that it is a point requisite in trade, that a purchaser knows what he wants, but with the real estate man, his peculiar qualification and temperament, render such knowledge redundant. He must know what his customervvants, and moreover must have at least half a dozen places that will just suitlj. him. 35 J. D. Farwell, corner of Broadway and 9th street, has upon Ids books properties suitable for every class of investors. Mr. Farwell also loans money upon clear titles at reasonable rates. Glass & Pollack, in the Koester building also deals in real estate and loan money upon approved security. Brown & Redmond, office corner of 8th and Broadway (up stairs) sell real estate. Smith & Park, on Broadway, near the Pacific house, have a fine lot of properties for sale at prices that cannot fail to suit in- important transactions. They are recognized authorities, as to the values of property in all parts of the city, and investors who are guided by their judgment and advice may rely on securing property that will return a handsome income and rapid increase in value. They also possess excellent facilities lor the prompt negotiation of loans. Billingsley & Cole are abstractors qf titles and large dealers in real estate. J. B. Winkler is another gentleman who looks up titles and makes con\ eyances. He is also a Notary Public. KCESTER BLOCK. tending purchasers. (See their ads on inside back of cover. J. A. Davis, in the room with the Postal telegraph business, deals in real estate and writes insurance. Schmidt & Kcester. Among those who have largely contributed to Marysville's ma- terial development in the real estate line — none deserve more especial mention than the gentlemen composing the above firm, and since the establishment of this branch of jtheir besiness they have had the confidence [of capitalists and investors, and have been labled to carry through successfully, many Cigar factories. Marysyille is noted all over the west for the number and extent of her cigar manufacturing interests; and the brands of the respective manufacturers are to be seen in cigar stores, hotels, restaurants, bars and stores all over the land. Charles Pusch has perhaps the largest factory west of Chicago, and in the busy seasons employs fifty persons in the manu- facture of the many brands which delight the devotee of the weed. Mr. Rebuck, a gentle- man of wide experience in the great factories of New York and Chicago, is the foreman of Mr. Pusch's factory, and gives to his bus'- 36 ness that intelligent service Mr. Rebuck is so capable of rendering. H. E. Wiedemeyer — cigar manufacturer. The magnitude of cigar manufacturing makes it one of the most important factors in the great commercial aggregate, and to the success of this city it is no inconsiderate concern. Among these establishments that are rapidly gaining an enviable reputation tor the excellence of its manufactured goods is that of H. E. Wiedemeyer, whose factory is conveniently located on Broadway where fifteen skilled cigar makers are employed in manufacturing cigars from the best imported and domestic leaf, which goods are be- coming very popular on account of their superior excellence. Mr. Wiedemeyer first came to Marysville from Alton, Madison county, Illinois, in 1878, but remained but a short time when he returned to Illinois and got married. Subsequently he came back, and on May 15, 1882 he opened up Factory No. 38. He started business in a small way on a capital of only $400, but by economy, industry, honesty and close attention to business he has built up a lucrative trade second to none in the state. Mr. George Flora, his agent, is on the road continually, and the business is increasing daily. P>om a small beginning the business done by this house has reached the magnificent sum of from $20,000 to $25,000 yearly. Mr. Wiede- meyer is to be congratulated for the admira- ble manner in which he has conducted his business and the pleasing results he has ob- tained. Mr. Wiedemeyer has two factories and in connection with Factory No. 174, which is also located on Broadway, he has one of the most complete retail establish- ments in the state — we will not except any. The following are the names of the men that are employed by Mr. W: Geo. Flora, agent, Dan Kelley, John Hayes, (commonly known as Dr. Brown,) R. H. Lehnehardt, John Luther, Anton Kienlon, H. P. Wolff, Wm. Ryer, Amil Loarke, Julius Schoeneshaefer, P. Bohner Phillip Moeller, Harry Wolff. Charles Geist also conducts a large cigar manufacturing business and employs a num- ber of workmen and has a large and increas- ing business. Con Welton — ^jeweler. Prominent among the old established business institutions of the city is the well known Broadway jewelry store run by Con Welton. We presume that every citizen of Marshall county knows this popular jeweler and a great many of them at different times, have engaged him to repair their time pieces, or perchance have pur- chased, of him, a watch or clock. Mr. Wel- ton came to Marysville from Kenosha county, Wisconsin in 1877. At that time Marysville had not gained its present magnitude and was but little more than a small trading point. He taught school for a couple of years before commencing work at his trade. Finally in 1879 ^^ opened out in a small way, and by close application to business he now carries a stock worth several thousand dollars and his yearly receipts have reached the pleasing quantity of about $10,000. He keeps a com- plete stock of goods in his line, diamonds, watches, rings, ear-rings, pins, silverware, shirt studs and the innumerable articles be- longing to a well regulated jewelry store. In brief Mr. Welton carries on a business that is eminently first-class in every respect. He enjoys an excellent reputation, is a gentleman and a thorough workman who numbers his friends by the hundreds. Brereton & Meier are proprietors of an- other large aad comprehensive jewelry store in the city. These gentlemen came to Marysville from Liberty, Nebraska, about two years ago and bought the stock and good will of C. G. Hamlin, who was doing business in the same location. Mr. Brereton is a native of London, England, and came to America about fourteen years ago, and Mr. Meier came from Erie county, Pennsylvania. These gentlemen carry a stock of about $6,000, 1 consisting of silverware, toys, notions, jew- elry, watches, clocks, musical goods, wall paper and everything in the jewelry line that can be mentioned, in fact we believe they carry the largest stock of the kind in the city. ^ They make a specialty of rej)airing, and all articles left with them for repair will be i strictly attended to and done in a neat work-j* manlike manner. These gentlemen conduct^, their establishment in a business like manner"' and enjoy an enviable reputation obtaine^^b'T ^ 37 ititeii;rity, energy, and a strict regard for fair located one block west of the railway depot dealing. and is a large brick building, which is fitted A. Cottrell, on the corner of 7th and up with the latest improved machinery for Broadway, also runs a drug store, and keeps bottling mineral and soda waters. Mr. Mes- constantly on hand a good line of drugs, sail also manufactures a champagne cider, medicines, toilet articles, etc. He came to which has all of the desirable effervescing this city in 1865, and located at his present qualities of "Mumm's Extra," and deals place of business. Personally, he is a pleas- largely in pure apple cider and vinegar, ant man to meet, and highly respected as a L. W. Libby — implement dealer. Among genial business man and neighbor. the most prominent and thoroughly wide- Grauer & Fluhrer — meat market. These awake business men of Marysville, is the gentlemen are proprietors of the Central above named gentleman. He was born in meat market and conduct a first-class place. Maine, January 25, 1847, ^^^ graduated at They have comfortable and roomy quarters, Kents Hill college in 1869. Immediately and their shop fixtures, stock, etc., are ele- after his graduation, he came to Marysville. gantly fitted up, Their ice-chests are clean He landed in this town September 16, 1869. and fresh, and their meats are always in ex- He was employed the first year as principal cellent condition. They keep in ample sup- of the Marysville schools, after which for two ply all kinds of fresh and salt meats, fish, years, he acted as salesman and bookkeeper oysters and game in season. Messrs. Grauer for Perry Hutchinson. Subsequently he en- & Fluhrer are competent judges of their tered into partnership with W. H. Smith and stock in trade. Patrons are served alike with- engaged in the sale of groceries. The firm the best of their house. They are upright, of Smith & Libby was well and favorably active and intelligent, are eminently deserv- known over the entire county. Their busi- ing the patronage they receive. ness venture was a success, and they contin- Broihier & Moser are the proprietors of ued as partners for six years, when Mr. another meat market on Broadway, who re- Libby engaged in the sale of agricultural im- ceive, as they should, a fair share of the trade plements, which business he follows at the in their line. Their place is well appointed, present time. He carries the largest and and the meats they offer their customers are best stock of farming implements in the cuts from the choicest animals they can pur- county, of every description. He also oper- chase. Clean and careful attendants are ates in connection with his implement busi- always on hand to wait upon customers. ness, a large farm of several hundred acres, Messrs. Broihier & Moser are capable and and is engaged in breeding fine cattle and enterprising citizens and are well and favor- horses. He has held several important ofiices able known in business circles. in the county and at present is mayor of the Charles Goelitzer — barber shop and bath city. Mr. Libby is a man possessed of a rooms. Undoubtedly ihe most complete large amount of executive ability, honest and barber shop in Marshall county is that of Mr. upright. He has a high standing in the com- Charles Goelitzer. He has recently put into raercial world, and is, personally, a gentle- his place three very complete bath rooms, man possessing many friends, and now his many customers can enjoy the Stuart & Bittle own and operate the luxury of a hot or cold bath in addition to a only marble yard in the county. Their good hair cut, shave or shampoo. place of business is on the corner of Broad- J. W. T. Potter also conducts a good way and Eleventh streets. These gentle- shop one door east of the Postal telegraph men are as fine workmen as there are in the office, and enjoys a large patronage. state and they turn out first-class work. G. Messall — bottling works. One of the Their trade is not local. Besides doing the • industries of Marysville that is a pleasure for business of this county they extend out into I- us to speak of, is the large and commodious the surrounding counties. They are Kbottling works of G. Messall. The plant is noted for their affability, integrity as 38 business men, and are counted among the solid financial institutions of the city. O. W. French & Co., at the corner of Center and Sixth streets, operate a first- class blacksmith shop. This establishment has been in operation for a number of years and by strict integrity, honesty and a close attention to business have bulit up a trade second to none in the county. They are first class workmen. Sam Forter, corner of Center and Ninth streets, is also a good workman and has a large share of the city and surrounding country patronage. He has lately erected a new shop and can always be found at his post ready to attend to the wants of his cus- tomers. Reber & Kasten, blacksmiths and wagon makers are located at the corner of Sixth and Broadway. The livery business is represented by John Degnan, of the Sherman House livery barn, Wilson & Shepherd, of the Blue Val- ley, and William Cottrell who runs the livery and feed stables opposite the Sherman house. Wilson and Shepherd conduct the larg- est and most popular livery in Northeastern Kansas, and are gentlemen whom it is a pleasure to meet. Their large and commo- dious livery and sale stables are situated at ihe corner of Broadway and Seventh streets, where carriage and saddle horses can be se- cured at moderate rates. Their popularity is easily accounted for by the fact that their horses are handsome and speedy and their rigs comfortable and stylish. They board horses at reasonable rates, and also ha,ve in connection with their establishment and ex- tensive purchase and sale department. John Degnan, is also one of the well and favorably known livery men of the county, who buys and sells stock of all kinds in con- nection with the livery business, and in social and financial circles he is a recognized factor. Cottrell & Zigler are the proprietors of the oldest livery stable in the city. Their buggies and teams are all first-class and their charges are reasonable. They strive to please. At the corner of Broadway and Seventh streets, Henry Wurth runs a billiard hall. He also sells cigars and confections, and a few doors west on Broadway we find Charles Fischer, who also runs a billiard hall and keeps cigars, tobacco and confections. Mr. F. calls his place the ''Temperance Hall." The coal trade is represented by J. G. Ward, late of Topeka, who keeps constantly on hand and for sale all kinds and grades of coal and wood. His place of business is on the corner of Seventh and Center. Mr. Ward, although a new man in the city, has proven to be a gentleman with whom it is a pleasure to deal. Physicians. The physicial welfare of Marysville and vicinity is looked after by as able a lot of physicians and surgeons as are to be found in any city of similar size in the state of Kansas. Arnong them are men whose reputations are not limited by the geograph- ical limits of Marshall county, and rank well among the leaders of the state, in this noble profession. Drs. Willson & Julien have an office on Broadway, Dr. Hawkins on 9th street. Dr. Von Wald, office on 8th street, Dr. A. G. Edwards, one door west of postofifice, up stairs; Dr. Seaman's office is in his drug store on Broadway; Dr. Webster, on 7th street near Sherman House; Dr. Dargatz, at his drug store on Broadway; Dr. Irving and Dr. J. L. Patten, the later treats chronic dis- eases only. Hover — the artist. The growth of art culture and refinement has had its effect up- on photography, and the photographer of to-day must be a man of large ideas, ability and thorough training, to compete with the class of men who are now making it an art science instead of a mechanical trade. We are convinced of this fact it we will look for a moment at what constitutes an equipment sufficient for the production of an artistic photograph. First; the head of such an es- tablishment must possess, such perfect knowl- edge of his business, that will enable him to make a perfectly harmonious picture in light- ing and posing, so retouched that all there is of character and individuality remains, and the blemishes removed and subordinal-t. 39 ed. The v^icture must be printed to show up to the best advantage, must be of the proper hue or tone, and the final finishing neat and workmanlike. Mr. Hover, by pur- suing a course on the principles we have indi- cated above, now has one of the best galler- ies in this part of Kansas and having in his studio the finest and latest improvements in instruments and other accessories known to l)hotography and having made a study of the art, is in a position to meet all the re- quirements constituting first-class work. J. H. Smith. An attractive establish- ment is that of J. H. Smith. This studio is admirably located on Broadway, and hand- somely fitted up. Mr. Smith's pictures are noted for delicacy of shading and general artistic excellence. Since he started here, he has secured public favor and enjoys the patronage of the best people. Shaner Brothers. The above firm are the proprietors of the New York Cash store, which is situated two doors west of the Ex- change bank. It is simply astonishing how cheaply many useful articles can be bought at this busy place. They have shirts, braces, hammers, hosiery, neck-ties, collars, cuffs, and under clothing for men, and hairpins, needles, linen collars, under-vests, thread, handkerchiefs, dress buttons, hose, etc., for women, at prices which are below all compe- tition. In their shoe department can be found all desirable makes for both women and men, at prices ranging from one dollar to three dollars and forty-seven cents. F. J. Pierce — furniture. As a pioneer, an able and experienced furniture dealer and funeral director it gives us pleasure to make prominent mention of Mr. F. J. Pierce whose place of business is on the corner of Tenth and Broadway. He carries a well se- lected stock of furniture of every description. Mr. Pierce w^as born in Utica, New York, in 1833. He with his parents moved to Illinois in 1844, and after Hying in that state for six- teen years he moved to Marysville early in i860. The war breaking out in 1861 he en- listed as a private in the 13th Kansas infantry and was honorably discharged at Little Rock Arkansas, in 1865. The same year (1865) after returning Ironi the war he started in the furniture business at his present stand. His stock is quite extensive, including as it does, a full assortment of everything needed in the furniture line. Mr. Pierce enjoys a good trade, and his business reputation built up during the past twenty-five years, is truly an enviable one. His success is already accom- plished and well deserved. The Rrue Re- puiiLicAN takes pleasure in announcing that Mr. Pierce is thoroughly honorable and up- right in his dealings with his fellow men. Ernst Lange — furniture. Located on West Broadway between 6th and 7th streets, is the furniture and upholstering establish- ments of Mr. Lange. In store he always has a large supply of first-class furniture suitable for parlor, dining room, hall, bath room, etc., and the commoner qualities for kitchen and laundry. This gentleman also manufac- tures large quantities of desirable furniture, such as center and dining tables, secretaries, safes, cupboards, sinks, book cases and numerous other articles which very materi- ally add to make the comfortable home. Joseph Grimm — furniture. Opposite the Koester block is the furniture store of the above named gentleman. His stock of furni- ture is perhaps not excelled in the city, for elegance and durability. He has furniture for the parlor, bed room, kitchen, dining room, etc. He has cupboards, sinks, safes, hat racks, rolling pins, what-nots, little red wagons, hobby horses and baby carriages in quantum sufficit. Mr. Grimm is also a funeral director of large experience and keeps constantly on hand a large supply of coffins and caskets. James Thompson runs the depot lunch counter. Dr. Funck and Dr. Hatfield represent the dental art. C. B. Batterson on North Sixth street deals in wind mills and farm machinery. R. Campbell, merchant tailor, corner of Eighth and Broadway, over the Variety store. F. G. Powell & Co., are proprietors of the variety store, corner of Eighth and Broadway. John Schmidt, boot and shoe maker can be found at the southeast corner of Sixth and broadway. 4° J. W. Anderson — Sherman house. An elegant hotel and one that is strictly first- elass in every particular is the Sherman. This house is centrally located, and is neatly constructed; its rooms neat and airy, is a model for comfort and convenience, and is supplied with all the modern impioyements for the comfort and safety of its guests. The table is supplied with all the choicest dishes of the season, and the service is first-class in every respect. Mr. Anderson, the pro- prietor, is a native of Ohio, was born in Coshocton county in 1842. He entered the army at the age of nineteen, was a member of Company E. i6th Ohio infantry, and was honorably discharged in 1864. In 1880 he came to Marysville andin 18S5 he purchased the Sherman house of G. D. Swearengen, who was then proprietor. This house, although not as old as others in the city, has the repu- tation, and undoubtedly is, the best house in the city, and under the management of Mr. Anderson, has rapidly gained favor with the traveling public. Personally Mr. Ander- son is a pleasant gentleman, genial, affable, a wide-awake business men, and public spirited citizen. The Pacific house occupies the build- ing known as the Watterson block, and is conducted by Mrs. Fitzsimmons and her ac- complished daughter Anna. The house is first-class and stands well in the estimation of the traveling public, and receives a goodly share of their patronage. The pro- prietress is a lady of large experience in the hotel and restaurant business, and fully un- derstands all the necessary details to properly run a good hotel. Tremont house. Under the manage- ment of its present proprietor, the ever smiling Robert Davis, is fast coming to tlfe front. . Bob leaves nothing undone that will in any way add to the comfort of his guests, and the large number of arrivals each day at the Tremont testify to the truthfulness of this statement. Believing in the motto of "live and let live," Bob has placed the rates with- in the reach of all. One dollar per day or four dollars per week. The Cleveland house situated on West Broadway, Charles Toltzien, proprietor, is another holstery that is liberally patronized by the public. It is a good house, and its genial proprietor has hosts of friends. Mr. Lee Brown is the gentlemanly clerk who looks especially after the comfort of the guests of this popular house. The legal fraternity. Lawyers are an es- sential adjunct to a community, as people will fall out and go to law and need the assistance of these learned legal gentlemen as often and perhaps oftener than they need a physi- cian, consequently these gentlemen are always in demand. Judge Edward Hutchinson was born in Pomfret, Chautauqua county. New York, on the 23d day of January, 1847, and received his academic education at the Fredonia academy near his home, while his collegiate education was obtained at Adrian College, Michigan, where he graduated in 1870. When a student there he also attended law lectures at the Michigan University in Ann Arbor. After his graduating he came to Marysville, Kansas, in July 1S70. In October of that year, at the first term of court held after his arrival in this state he was admitted to the bar. His home has ever since been in Marysville where he has been actively engaged in the practice of his profession, with the exception of the term he served on the bench of the state. In 1884 Mr. Hutch- inson was elected judge of the district court for the Twelfth Judicial district, and served a full term of four years, retiring with the good-will and esteem of his fellow judges and the members of the bar with whom he he had been brought in contact, and with the deserved reputation of an upright and able jurist. Before his elevation to the bench, Mr. Hutchinson had held minor positions of trust and responsibility. He had been jus- tice of the peace, city and county attorney, and had discharged the duties intrusted to him with the fidelity and ability which won the good-will of his fellow citizens. Since his retirement from the judiciary, Judge Hutchinson has resumed the practice of his profession in Marysville, and is held in the highest estimation and has the confidence o'(i , • • >\ the entire community. / li 41 A. E. Park. One of the recognized law- yers of ability in Northeastern Kansas, is A. E. Park. He was born in Chautauqua county, N. Y., and when but a youth came with his parents who settled at Poplar Grove, Boone county, Illinois. He attended the district school at that place, but completed his education at Belvidere, Illinois, and Be- loit, Wisconsin. Subsequently he went to Rockford and entered the law office of Judge Brown, when after completing his studies under this able precepter, he passed a rigid there are none who will question his ability. He is conscientious and conservative in all his affairs of life, and many a grievance of a client has been settled by his advice without going into court. Agreeable and cultivated, he is at once the finished lawyer and pleasant gentleman. VV. A. Calderhead, attorney, was born in Perry county, Ohio, and during his early youth attended the common schools ot the neigh- borhood. Afterwards his family removed to New Athens, Harrison county, Ohio, where examination before the Supreme Court of as a young man he entered the preparatory Illinois at Ottawa, and was licensed to prac- tice his chosen profession. Soon afterwards he located in Newton, Jasper county, but afterwards removed to Olney, in the same state, where he attained, and deservedly so, a most desirable standing in the ranks of the strong legal bar of which Olney, at that time boasted. During the early days of r e c o nstruction, he went south and found an abiding place in Decatur, Ala- bama, where he interested h i m- self in a large concern which furnished planters, and others, with supplies, and trading in cotton, which they shipped to the cotton mills and dealers in the north. He did not, however, during his residence in Alabama, relinquish the practice of law, nor his interest in public affairs. As a recon- structionist he was elected states attorney, but failing health would not permit him to qualify. In 1869, he came to Marshall county, where he has resided ever since. Judge, as his friends are pleased to call him, is still in the prime of mental and physi- cal manhood, and many years of service are still left him. As an advocate, he has no EXCHANGE BANK BUILDING. department of Franklin college, of that place, but at the end of his first term, when his country was calling ior men to defends its flag, he enlisted in Company H. ol the 126th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and served in the Army of the Potomac for three years. Re- turning to his home at the close of hostili- ties, broken in health, brought about by the ex- posure and hard- ships incident to that terrible cam- paign. In 1868, Mr. Calderhead came west and located in Bates county, Missouri, on the state line near the old trading post in Lynn county, Kansas. Whilst re- siding there he was married to Miss Mary E. Brown, who had been his schoolmate and companion in his youth. During this time he was engaged in farming and stock feed- ing. In 1872 he removed from Missouri to Harvey county, Kansas, and settled on a claim three miles from Newton. His wife dying in 1873 leaving him an infant daughter who is now a young lady of good promise, and a member of the senior class of the Marysville high school. After his bereave- ment Mr. Calderhead concluded to quii superior, at the Marshall county bar, and in farming, which he did. In this same year he the preparation of legal papers, requiring a commenced to read law, not with a view at thorough knowledge of the subject in hand, that time, to engage in its practice. Subse- and the rules governing their construction, quently, however, he determined to become 42 a lawyer and pursued his studies to that end. A fellow student of his, during his prepara- tion days, was the Hon. A. J. Abbott, now District Judge of the 27th Judicial District of Kansas. In the spring of 1875 he was admitted to the bar upon an examination held before the Hon. S. R. Peters, who now represents Kansas in the United States con- gress from the 7th Congressional district. Later, in 1875, ^^ went to Atchinson, and for four years continued the study of his chosen profession in the summer, and whilst teaching in the winter months. In November, 1879, Mr. Calderhead came to Marysville and open- ed a law office and embarked in practice. In October 188 1, he was united in marriage to Miss Alice Gallant, of Vermillion, Marshall county, Kansas, and four children have come to gladden their home and lives. In 1888 he was nominated by his party, and in No- vember the people of Marshall county elect- ed him to the very responsible position of county attorney, and he is now serving his first term, to the entire satisfaction of his constituency and the people at large. Every year, save two, since living in Marysville, Mr. Calderhead has been called upon at each recurring 30th day of May, to speafe of, and recount the deeds of glorious valor and achiev- ments on the field of carnage of those who now sleep a dreamless sleep in the silent city on the hill. J. M. Patterson, the subject of this sketch was born in Adelphi, Ohio, in 1845, and spent the early years of his life amid the pastorial scenes of his native hamlet. He attended the common schools until he had arrived at the age of sixteen, when he en- tered, as a student in the Ohio University at at Athens, and after his graduation from this noted institution, he read law with Samuel L. Wallace, of Chillicothe, Ohio, who at that time was one of the shining lights of the Ohio bar. In our interview with Mr. Patter- son, he very modestly forbore to speak of the fact that when a call was made for volunteers in 1861, he was one of the first to offer his services to his country. Mr. Patterson came to Kansas in 1872, and afterwards to Marys- ville. He served three years as deputy county clerk, and was elected three success- ive terms to the honorable position of the Clerk of the District Court, and filed that responsible position to the satisfaction of the court, the bar and the people who placed him there. Joe, as he is familliarly called, is a gentleman whom it is a pleasure to know, and his many friends throughout the county, gladly testify to his honorable methods, and genial disposition. C. T. Mann. One of the leading mem- bers of the Marshall County bar, is Cal. T. Mann. Glass & Polack are one of the rising young law firms in Northeastern Kansas, and are destined in the future to take a promi- nent position in the legal world. W. W. Redmond is also one of the lead- ing young lawyers of the county. Mr. Red- mond is the present city attorney of Marys- ville. Hager & Wherry. One of the promi- nent business houses in this city, and one deserving notice in this review, is that of the above named firm. Their business premises are very commodious, situated on East Broadway, and occupying two large rooms, one of which is devoted to the grocery busi- ness and kindred branches, and the other exclusively to books, stationery, wall paper, blank books, printed notes and receipts, and the hundreds of other useful articles, only to be found in first-class stores of this kind. They are gentlemen who devote their time to their growing business and study well the wants of their trade. M. J. Duignan operates a large harness shop on Broadway and turns out some fine work. He has for sale all the articles that are found in a first-class harness shop, and the purchaser can find everything he wants in this line from a set of harness to a curry- comb. He is a live business man and merits the success he receives. E. P. C. Webster is patentee of the Web- ster dehorning chute. There are a large number of these chutes in use all over the west, and are an invaluable acquisition to a stock farm. It is a machine that all ranches should possess. Mr. Webster is a thorough business man and an energetic, honorable citizen. 43 Hon. Perry Hutchinson. One of the largest industries in Northern Kansas, is the mammoth flouring mills of Hon. Perry Hutchinson. In 1864, he built on the east side of the Blue river, nearly opposite the present mill, a two and a half story frame build- ing 22x60 feet. The first floor was occupied as a saw mill, and in the second story were two run of buhrs where was done custom work. This mill was operated by him until 1867, when it became necessary to build a new mill for the purpose of supplying the large increase and demand for flour that was made on him every day. He therefore erected a fine three-story stone structure, 40x80 feet. There was used in the construc- tion of this building, 1,000 perch of stone, and when completed there were used five run of buhrs, with a capacity of one hundred bar- rels per day. This mill is run by water power, and the first one was also run by water power furnished by the Big Blue river. Mr. Hutchinson built his new mills on a high elevation of ground on the west side of the Blue, and constructed a tunnel from the Blue under the mill in order that there skould be an inexhaustible supply of water for the purpose of operating it to its fullest capacity. In 1882, the mill was remodeled and enlarged at an expense of $40,000. It turns out about three hundred barrels of flour a day, besides large quantities of corn meal, bran and shorts. It has the reputation of making the best flour ot any mill in the state of Kansas. Mr. Hutchinson has built A No. I grain elevator adjoining his mills, at a cost of $25,000, and that is run by water power. He pays from one to two cents more a bushel ■for all kinds of grain than any other grain buyer in Marshall county. He has built a railroad from his elevator and mills to the Grand Island road, at a cost of $15,000, so that he could load his corn on the track. He buys, feeds and fattens hundreds of head of cattle and hogs every year. In the vicinity of his mill he owns 600 acres of fine land under a high state of cultivation. There is erected on the land, a fine palatial residence at a cost of not less than $15,000, where Mr. Hutchinson and his family now reside. He has expended thousands of dollars in beauti- fying the grounds, by successfully planting out and growing evergreens, forest, firs and fruit trees of all kinds. When Mr. Hutchin- son came to Kansas, he was comparatively a poor man, but through his ability, energy, perseverance and his fair dealing with men, has amassed quite a large fortune. King & Armstrong — sewing machine agents. This firm does a large business all over the county in the machine line, and all goods sold by them are guaranteed to be as represented. They are both experienced men in the business and can be relied upon in their representation of goods. They are sole agents for the light running Domestic. This machine has a world-wide reputation, and no better machines are produced. R. N. King — harness. This complete harness store is located on Broadway, be- tween 7th and 8th streets, and is replete in all its branches. Here can be found double and single, light and heavy harnesses, sad- dles, whips, blankets, brushes, combs, nets, halters and the different kinds of oils suitable for keeping harness in good shape. Repair- ing is also neatly done, as none but first-class workmen are employed. He turns out new (vork to order on short notice. Mr. King has been in business in this city for a num- ber of years and is well known throughout this neck o' woods for his honest and fair dealing with his patrons. He enjoys a large trade, and is an active, energetic business man, and when he once gets a customer he is sure to hold him, as his work and goods are always first-class. Mark Munson — news stand. A place where all the leading daily papers, maga- zines and periodicals of any importance are found for sale, is a very convenient and im- portant factor to any town, no matter how small. This branch of business is represented in this city by Mark Munson, a young and energetic business man. You can find all the leading dailies, magazines and novels at his place of business, which is located in the postofifice room. He also has a fine line of stationery, confections, cigars and tobaccos. He has made hosts of friends during his short business career and is sure to make a success. 44 Q U CO ;^ <; P^ O o w u ;?; w Q CO W FRANKFORT. Historical and Biog-raphical Sketches of This Thriving^ City. SECOND (BITY OF MARSHALL. A Favored Community, Situated in the Most Fertile Valley in North- eastern Kansas. Is located in the south-central part of the county on a beautiful slope stretching back from the Vermillion, and eighty-seven miles west from Atchinson, on the Missouri Pacific railway, and twenty-three miles on an air line from Marysville, the county seat. Situated in the midst of what is acknowl- edged as the richest agricultural part of the county, and surrounded by a wealthy class of farmers, it has advantages possessed by few towns in the county. SETTLEMENT OF THE VERMILLION VALLEY. The following notes of the early settle- ment of the Vermillion valley were furnished by an old settler of that region, at the risk of some slight repetition, since some of the individuals here mentioned have been alluded to in the general history. In 1865 came the first actual settlers in the Black Vermillion valley, and among the number coming that year was John D. Wells, who afterwards rep- resented the fifty-fifth district in the state legislature. James Langdon and family also settled near the mouth of tbe Vermillion, in 1855. Speeches made in Appolion hall, late in that year, by Horace Greeley, was the in- citing cause of the exodus to this region. A surveyor named Johnson, accompanied by A. G. Barrett, afterwards county treasurer ot Marshall county, and others came to this valley in May of the same year. Among those who settled on the Vermillion in 1856, were Hon. A. G. Barrett and family, Hon. D. C. Auld and family, and Isaac Walker and family. In 1867 the Frankfort Town company was I 45_^ organized at Marysville with the following members: F. Schmidt, C. F. Koester, J. S. Magill, John McCoy, P. H. Peters, John Bollinger, Perry Hutchinson, J. Weisback, R.. S. Newel and J. E. Smith. In August of the same year, the company purchased Section 16, Township 4, Range 9, and laid out a town-site which was originally called Frank's Ford, but soon adopted its present continental appellation. On consideration of receiving a station, depot and side-track the town company gave the Central Branch Railroad company one-half of the town-site. The railroad came to Frankfort in Octo- ber, 1867, and in the fall of the same year the depot was erected. Frank Schmidt, R. S. Newel and J. S. Magill were the first to erect houses, and O. C. Horr established the first store, in December 1867. In 1868 a number of houses were erected, and among the num- ber two were business houses operated by Jacob Weisbach and O. C. Horr. The year following, the year 1869, decided activity was manifested in building operations, nearly sixty substantial buildings were put up, and among the number a large hotel. Ever since that time the town has kept a steady pace of improvement and progress and now ranks as the second city in the county, being only excelled in population by Marysville. By request of a petition signed by a ma- jority of the legal voters of the town of Frankfort a charter was granted July 24, 1875, and the town was incorporated as a city of the third-class. The. first ciiy election was held August 10,1875. The first mayor was R. S. Newel. The first school was organized in March, 1869 at the house of O. C. Horr. In the spring of 1870 bonds to the amount of ^1,600 were issued and a frame school building 24x40 feet was erected, and was used for school purposes until 1880, when it was disposed of by the school board and is now occupied as a private house. During this year a new edifice built of lime stone was completed at a cost ^4000. In 1884 an addition was made to the main building which is used for primary purposes. The Frankfort postofitice was first estab- lished in 1867, two miles southeast of the present town and was called Nottingham with 46 D. C. Auld as first postmaster. He was suc- ceeded by O. C. Horr when the office was first rtioved into town and name changed to its present appellation. CHURCHES. The Methodist Episcopal was organized in the spring of i860 services being held in the railroad depot, Rev. S. M. Hopkins was the first pastor. The Presbyterian church was organized under the supervision of Rev. Timothy Hill, I. Greenman and wife, S. B. Todd and wife, Mrs. Mary Strong and Miss A. I. Greenman, F. M. Flemming were its first members. For two or three years the school house was used as a place of worship. LODGES. Frankfort Lodge, No. 67, was organized March 28, 1868. The first meeting was held at the home of A. G. Barrett, at Barrett's Station. In the fall of 1869, the lodge was moved to Frankfort. Vermillion Lodge, No. no, L O. O. F., was instituted under dispensation, January 7, 1874, receiving its charter October, 1874. Henderson Post, G. A. R., named after R. A. Henderson, the first soldier who fell in the war of the rebellion from Marshall county. The organization was perfected in April, 1882, with eighteen charter members. Frankfort Lodge, No. S3, A. O. U. W., was organized February 21, 1880. Iron Crown Lodge, No. ;^2, K. of P., af- fected its organization October 14, 1880, and instituted under a charter dated May 18, iSSi. BUSINESS INTERESTS. The business done at Frankfort is simply wonderful. The visitor who for the first views the elegant business structures that line its principal streets will certainly be sur- prised; but let him follow the bent of curios- ity now aroused, and go into some of these establishments and amazement will be written in every feature of his face. The men who furnish the brains and capital to run these great stores are ever upon the lookout for bargains, that when once secured, are again disposed of to the intelli- gent customer, who at once realizes that he has had the benefit of their wide experience, business tact and square dealing. There are no back number business men in this town. They are pushing, energetic, intelligent and honorable in all their business operations. Each and every one of them fully under- stands the valueof the judicious use of print- er's ink, and that the people of this age demand that the merchant shall invite them to their place of business, and if they fail to do so, their competitors certainly will, and in that event have lost customers. They can always find time to talk advertising to the newspaper man. The large, clean, well selected and well kept stocks in all lines of business, conclu- sively show that the 19th century merchant has hold of the reins in Frankfort, and the "slow old coaches" like the four-wheeled ones that used to run from St. Joe to Denver, have been relegated, the former to the dime museums, and the latter to the wild west com- binations ot the land. Frankfort has a popu- lation of 1,600 souls whose spiritual needs are looked after by a goodly number of churches of the different denominations. The schools are up to the Kansas standard, and nothing better can be said of them. The city has been carefully laid out, the streets crossing at right angles, and the many handsome and comfortable homes that are upon them, sur- rounded as they nearly all are by miniature parks, presents an exceedingly pleasant view to the stranger. Situated at the northwest corner of Sec- ond street and Kansas avenue are the great department stores known throughout the county as the "Trade Palace," conducted by W. L. Souders. In so short an article as these sketches must necessarily be, justice cannot be fully done in describing this mam- moth concern. The building is an imposing structure two stories high with a frontage of ninety feet on Second street, and running back on Kansas avenue one hundred feet. The front is entirely of plate glass and iron. The building is divided into three compart- ments. The corner room is devoted exclu- sively to groceries and provisions, and is well filled with all the staple and fancy groceries 47 that can be b()ai2;ht in any market. ]'iy buy- ing in large quantitie^s and taking advantage of the usual discounts for cash, Mr. Souders can make prices on staples that carry convic- tion with every quotation. In the middle room is located his mammoth stock of clothing, boots, shoes and gents' furnishing goods. Here the purchaser of ready made clothing can find long lines of tables piled high with clothing in endless variety, price and style. The farmer, the tradesman or professional gentleman are alike catered to. Even the society swell can find "fits" even to the best productions of Pool or Nichols. In the third room is the dry goods department, and the same magnitude, order and replete- ness IS manifested here as in the others. Brown &Williams, on the north side of Second street near the corner of Kansas avenue, conduct a large general store filled from threshhold to rear, with every conceiv- able article that their trade which reaches far and near may desire. Adjoining Brown & Williams is the old and reliable establishment of O. C. Horr & Son. The senior member of this firm, O. C. Horr, was the first postmaster of Frankfort, and up to the time of his death, which oc- curred nearly two years ago, was one of the solid and enterprising merchants of Frank- fort. The business, however, is still conduct- ed under the same firm name, and their many patrons when seeking bargains in dry goods, clothing, boots, shoes, groceries, etc., find a large and comprehensive stock to se- lect from. Heleker Bros., occu})y a large "L" store with an entrance on the south side of Second street and the east side of Kansas avenue. They deal in general merchandise, and upon their sheh es and counters can always be found, tempting arrays of seasonable goods; upon the tickets that are attached to the different articles in the several departments are the magic figures, that never fail to make the purchaser loosen the grip upon his pocketbook, and look no further for the arti- cle he may desire. Edward Healy & Gano are the propri- etors of another large mercantile establish- ment and enjoy a good business. \Villiam Schmuckcr for twenty-two years has been a resident of Fran-kfort, and for a number of years has conducted a general store on Second street. Mr. Schmucker has established a reputation for honesty and fair dealing which brings to him a goodly share of the trade that seeks Frankfort for its market. Blodgett & Thomas, in the "Blodgett house" block conduct a first-class family grocery, and in connection therewith a res- taurant, lunch counter and bakery. They are also large handlers of country produce for which they always pay the highest price. Their stock consists in part, of all the well known staples and a complete assortment of the many different varieties of canned and bottled goods. They are pleasant and relia- ble gentlemen to do business with, and re- ceive, as they fully deserve, a fair proportion of the business done in that line. Matt McKeon, between First and Second streets on the east side of Kansas avenue, hangs his banner on the "Outer Wall" pro- claiming to all the people of Frankort and those who go there to deal, that within his great store room he has on sale a full line of choice groceries, ready made clothing, boots and shoes, hats, caps, notions and sundries. Every day is "bargain day" at Matt's place, and those who enter there do not leave hope behind. McCampbell & Swenson occupy the cor- ner room in the brick block opposite the First Fational bank and conduct a good gro- cery, provision and flour store, and are enter- prising young business men who are bound "to get to the front" as their present and growing business fully indicates. Mason Bros., conduct the largest furni- ture and carpet store in Marshall county, or for that matter, Northeastern Kansas. They have furniture for the parlor, dining room, bed room, library bath room and kitchen in bewildering variety. The u])per floor is used for the display of their carpets, window cur- tains and draperies and finer grades of furni- ture. In carpets an attractive display is shown in tapestry and body Brussels, Ax- rninster, velvet, etc. An elevator connects the basement with the upper floors and rn ^i r H iljiiO, UNDER THE MANAGEMENT OF JONATHAN STRUBLE, ^FIRST-SLASS WOI^K ALWAYS TUI^EED OUT.K- TWENTV-FIYE YEAI^S EXPEI^IEC0B IN THE HAI^D WHEAT SESTIONS OF MINNESOTA ABD DAKOTA, ONE-EIGHTH * BUSHEL * TOLL SATISFAGTION GUARAETEED, GIVE ME A GALL. 49 greatly assists in handling tiieir immense stock. _ , . Geo. F. Poor, opposite the Trade Palace deals largely in shelf and heavy hardware, tinware, cuttlpry, pumps, iron or wood, paints, oils and varnishes, etc. Mr. Poor enjoys a large patronage from the farmers in the fertile . valley of the Vermillipn, as he deserves to,. His stock is full, his methods of doing busi- ness correct and his success assured. Lewis Isbell is proprietor of the "Half Moon" shaving parlor which is a clean and •well appointed place, and he who is fortu- nate enough to have his, hairsuit appendage , removed by one , of his Demascus blades manipulated by Lewis' dextrous hand will be sure to call again. C. J. We.is manufactures harness, saddles and deais in trunks, valises etc. In every tpwn of, considerable size in the country you will find the sign Racket store, and in this respect Frankfort is no exception to the universal rule. \V. E. Macy is the proprietor of the one here and seems to be having a fair share of business., Leupold & Hughes own and control a first-class meat market, and have on hand at all times a large supply of freshly »killed beef, mutton and pork, which they sell at reasona- ble prices. The Frankfort mills are npw operated by Jonathan Struble, a practical miller from Minnesota. The mills are under -the per- sonal management of Mr, S., and are rapidly growing in the estimation of;.,the farmers- tar and near. The machinery that not many moons ago was as silent as the grave is now "clanking through all th,e live long day," not "by the water th^x^ is past," but with the water that has been successfully dammed by the thorough knowledge he displays in all the details of the millirig business. The rule at this mill, is to take the .eighth bushel for toll, and not to give .the-Tarmer the toll and the miller keep the grist. Lane & VVells do a large business in buying grain and are the proprietors of the steam elevator "A," opposite the railroad depot. The. storage capacity of this elevator is 20,000 bushels, and the daily handling capacity is about 6,000 bushels. They al- ways pay the highest market price, and those who come in contact with them in a business way, find them to be agreeable and cultivated gentlemen. The Westonele company are extensive dealers in all kinds of grain and coal. They also operate an elevator which has a capacity of about 7,000 bushels per day, which is sit- uated a short distance west of the depot. Mr. Weston is an exceedingly pleasant gentleman to do business with and no, doubt when the grain season is on he will be, to the front. John M. Watson js, one of the pioneers of the county. Twenty-five, years ago in company with Mr. Wm. Smith, the present county treasurer, he walked, from Atchison to what is now Wells township, near the present site of Barrett's mills on the,.Verraillion river. After a residence oif five year^ there, he was elected register of deeds of the county. After the expiration of his termof office he returned again to the pastorial pursuits of his farm of five hundred and sixty acres, remaining until 'iSSo, when he moved to. , Frankfort and en- gaged in buying and selling stock. Tiring of that occupation he went intp the lumber business and now operates,,Qne,of the largest yards in the county. Mr,. Watson is one of the substantial and enterprisirig business men of Frankfort. , , , ,^,t The financial institutions of Frankfort are all that could be desired.;. The capital is ample for even the needs of this busy com- • munity. , , The' First National bank occupies a handsome home on the southeast corner of Second street and Kansa,s avenue. The building is of pressed brick with cut stone caps above the windows. T¥^^ bank was originally organized as a state bank, with a capital stock of ^50,000, but afterward a re- organization was had under, the National banking laws", the capital increa,sed to ^100,- 006. G. F. Walker is presideijt and E. T. Peck, cashier. , Opposite the First National is situated the State Rank of Frankfort, with, a capital of $50,000. Chas. Uaugherty, president; P. P. Thomas vice-president, and.L., V, McKee, cashier. . ., 5° The Blodgett House is the leading hotel in Frankfort and enjoys an excellent patron- age from the traveling public. C. W. Blod- gett, whose smiling face is always behind the desk to look after the wants of his guests. The bill of fare at the Blodgett, is three square meals and a clean bed to sleep in. Frankfort has two newspapers, the Sen- tinel and Bee, both good papers, and are doing valliant work for their city and com- munity. P. R. Berg, watch maker and jeweler has in his store on Second street, a nice assorted stock of gold and silver watches, clocks, plated ware, spectacles, pins, rings, etc., etc. Repairing neatly done. A. P. Hampton is proprietor of a large hardware on Kansas avenue which is com- prehensive in all its departments, and com- mands a great share of the trade seeking anything in his line. Among the best informed and most relia- ble druggists and pharmaceutical chemists in this city are Colin & Smith, proprietors of the Phoenix drug store. The Phoenix is handsomely arranged. Here are always kept a full line of the purest and freshest drugs and family medicines and toilet articles. Mrs. L. E. Campbell and Mrs. O. P. Ewart are both engaged in the millinery business and at their respective stores any- thing that our girls may desire in that direc- tion may be found at either of the places. Taylor & Taylor's is headquarters for pure drugs, druggists sundries, notions, toilet requisites, wall paper, decorative papers, stationary, etc. Frankfort house, J. W. McGuinness pro- prietor, is a first class hotel and the oldest one in Frankfort. Mr. -McGuinness also conducts a first-class livery in connection. • A. J. Schreiber has an elegant and im- mense stock of jewelers goods consisting of watches, clocks, jewelry in the newest and most elegant designs. William Holtham keeps a fine large grocery and provision store on Second street and enjoys a large and lucrative business. His stock is well selected and his prices are such as meet the keen competition in this market. The Reed Implement Co., S. and Howard Reed proprietors, are large dealers in wagons, buggies, corn shelters and agricul- tural implements. Their experience is large and so is their trade. Edward Crevier manufactures wagons, buggies and conducts a general repair -shop. Edward is a genial young man and deserves to do well at his business. Chas. E. McKee conducts a first class meat market next door to Wm. Holtham's and has on hand at all times fresh and salted meats, oysters and fish in their season. Isaac Moss and Mr. Osborn conduct first class livery establishments and furnish to their patrons turnouts at reasonable prices. Sylvester & Carter operate a nice restau- rant and lunch counter and deal also in con- fectionary and foreign and domestic fruits. Ben. Bonnell, general blacksmith and proprietor of feed store. Feed ground to order. J. M. Shumate, auctioneer; twenty years experience. Will cry sales in town or coun- try. Office over First National bank. The legal fraturnity is represented by Gregg & Gregg, G. E. Scoville, J. B. Vom- vliet and S. D. McKee. The desciples of Esculapius are W. D. Whiterker, M. A. Brawley and J. C. Birdsell. Benjamin McElroy, leading dealer in books, stationery, wall paper, glassware, notions, cuttlery, tinware and general variety stock. G. A. A. Deane, proprietor, and Charles Hill, manager of Shadeland Stock Farm, Frankfort, Kansas. High bred and reliable roadsters, young trotting stallions, brood mares, colts and fillies always on hand. Will pasture mares during the season for $2 per month. Where grain is furnished, $2 addi- tional will be charged. This is par excellent the poor man's country, although there are rare opportuni- ties for capitalists to make investments which pay large and quick returns. More than fifty per cent, of the present population began life in this state poor. Conditions are favor- able. The open prairie invites settlement. Farms are opened up in a year, and the first two or three erops frequently pay for the 51 whole tract. Thousands ot our most sub- stantial farmers and business men began with next to nothine;. Taxes are low. No so with the southern part of the state. Why? During the unhealthy boom of property in that part of the state the price of property was advanced tar beyond what it was actually worth. Towns vied with each other for new railroads, voting heavy bonds at ^4,000 per mile. Pay day must and will come. After the un-natural, inflated booms there is always a reaction and it is coming. ^-THE BLODGETT HOUSE,^^ G, W. BLODGETT, PI^OPRIETOR, First-class In Every Respect. FUpiTURE, ^ 0ARPETS AND UI2DB!^TAKINQ. The people realize that the way to save money is to buy their Furniture, Carpets, Windowshades, &c., MASON BROTHERS, Frankfort, Kansas. •#-Laro;est Stock and Lowest Prices.-^ McKEE & PIERSON, RICAL ESTATE DEALERS. In no branch of business is accurate in- formation and honest dealing so indispens- able to successful operations as in dealing with real estate. It is possible to boom cer- tain properties or investments by a system of dishonest advertising and in other ways, and deceive a class of people who are easily duped by the dazzling array of profits held up to their view. On the other hand dealers who are actuated by honest motives and pos- sess a large experience in values, will never resort to trickery or false representations in theiv dealings, because they know that by such a course they cannot secure confidence which is the successful man's strong tower, and the volume of iheir transactions is mate- rially increased if their aim be to give their customers all the advantage possible, and this is more particularly the case with those dealers who are handling capital for others. Messrs. S. D. McKee and C. H. Pierson, the subjects of our sketch, have had ample expe- rience and have actively engaged in real estate business for a number of years, and have made a careful study of the valuation of city, town, farm or other properties. Having enjoyed a residence here upwards of fifteen years and owned property to a large exten they have watched the growth and develo ment of Frankfort and the Vermillion Vail' and have made themselves the possessors^ actual information regarding actual valu'^ while making no other section a special Their office is centrally located over th State Bank of Frankfort, and they are full of information regarding real estate matters, which they freely dispense to those who are seeking information with a view to invest- ment. Being gentlemen of the strictest pro- bity they enjoy the confidence of a large and constantly increasing patronage both at home and abroad. They also negotiate loans, col- lect rents, pay taxes, look up titles. Parties desiring to place money in safe and profitable investments cannot do better than conscil^, with McKee «Sr Pierson, from whom they can obtain reliable information and which they will always be glad to give. Their references are of the very highest character. ne 52 SUMMERFIELD, One of the Leadino^ Cities of Marshall AI? IMPOI^TART,, BUSINESS, 0EETER. Beautiful Homes, Laro-e Stores, Ener- p^etic Business. Men.-- A Place to Live and be Happy. Less than sixteen months ago, where now is located the' magic city of Summer- field, were fields of growing corn. What a change is seen to-day! One would think that the fabled God, Midas, had forsaken the shops of Alchemy in Ancient Greece, and instead of turning the baser metals into gold had changed his occupation and by one sweep of his wonderful wand over this sun caressed prairie, had commanded a city to grow. Here where a little while ago the sturdy farmer was contentedly following the lister and perhaps confidently expecting a boun- tiful return from the seed he was planting, stands the ■ MAGIC CITY OF SUMMERFIELD, The most lusty infant in this, the greatest ^•sery (Kansas) of incorporated prpdi- ^}s. It never suckled at the breast of wet rse real estate sharp — no town-site mag- Ftes were present at its christening. Hope /as the Godfather and succes pushes its baby carriage. Its citizens are united in every move that tends to advance its intersts. The pessimest finds no habitation among these busy, energetic, progressive and happy peo- ple, and the loafer has long since left for other fields of leisure. The future of Summerfield is bright be- ond the wildest dreams of its founders, and speak of her in five years, probably, would .equire the descriptive genius of the dead Dickens or the living Bellamy. The hundreds of farms which surround Summerfield are not excelled anywhere on earth. These beautiful, undulating, mammoth gardens greet the mornin^g sun with a smile and like our typical f|.ower unbears their bosoms to his gentle rays during all the time that "Phseton is whipping him into the west," and then when night comes on, gently awaits the coming of "Heaven's teardrops--the dew," and then nature with all her elements, except light and heat an work, nourishes the seed planted by him who fills man's most honored position — a tiller of the soil — sleeps and per- chance dreams of how McKinley's tariff bill will help him. The schools are all that the intelligent school board, by the judicious exercise of their power could make them, and the large and commodious building which occupies a commanding site overlooking the city, will in the near future be enlarged to double its present capacity. The desciples of Calvin have built for themsQlyes in a beautiful grove, "God's first temples," a house of worship that would do credit to a city of ten thousand inhabitants. The followers of Wesley have concluded that the faithful of their belief shall have a home, and before the summer ends, a hand- gome church will have been erected. The Catholics have also completed the necessary arrangements whereby they will at once comrnence the erection of a beautiful struc- ture 40x80 feet to cost about eight thousand dollars. The business done by the Kansas City, Wyandot and Northwestern railway at Sum- merfield is only exceeded at only one other point along the line. The tourists, investors or home seeker, cannot help when ap- proaching this growing business community, but be impressed with its promise of future greatness. Here dwell in active, energetic harmony six hundred people. A three story building, the ground floor of which is to be used for manufacturing pur- poses, and the second and third floors for office and lodge rooms, is now in course of erection. 53 Anotlier, and a most desirable addilion to the town's industries, is the assured buikl- ing within the next ninety days of a large elevator with a greater capacity than any other on the Kansas City, Wyandott & Northwestern railway, except those at the Kansas City end. The following is a brief description of business interests: Cunningham & Mohrbacher conduct a general mercantile establishment and may pertinently be classed with the leading com- mercial establishments of the county. These gentlemen are both young men and are closely identified with the best interests of Summerfield, and are indomitable workers for its certain success as a great commercial center. Their salesrooms are commodious, and their shelves are replete with every con- ceivable article that can be asked for. Both gentlemen are men of experience and are highly esteemed in commercial circles. The senior member of the firm is the mayor of Summerfield, and wears the honors conferred upon him with grace and dignity. They are also the special agents for the McCormick and Esterly harvesters. Smiley & Lock Brothers, also conduct a large general mercantile establishment. They are men of active go-ahead tendencies and as such are certain of continued pros- perity. They carry a large assortment of general dry goods, notions, boots, shoes, etc. They carry lines invoicing ;^8,ooo, and the aggregate sales of last year footing nearly $30,000. Wideawake, energetic, and pos- sessed of excellent judgment, these gentle- men are building up an everlasting business. H. H. Lourey & Co. Among the popu- lar and progressive business firms of this city, that of H. H. Lourey & Co., take a conspicu- ous stand. Their place of business is centrally located on Main street, and the building is commodious and well stocked with a full line of dry goods, groceries, notions and fur- nishing goods. The members of this firm are thorough business men and gentlemen with whom it is a pleasure to meet and do business with. J. H. Moore «S; Son. No mercantile pursuit demands in its conduct the exercise of riper judgment, or requires more varied qualifications than the retail general mer- chant. These are the qualities which charac- terize the proprietors of this well known es- tablishment who stand in the front rank of active and energetic merchants of Marshall county. The premises occupied by them in conducting their large business, are ample in dimensions and the large line of general mer- chandise they carry is arranged in an ex- ceedingly attractive and neat manner, mak- ing throughout a rich and beautiful display. The stock embraces dress materials from the cheapest dress goods to the most expensive and superb silk, satin and velvet fabrics. This house was one of the first to locate in Summerfield. Swartout, Smith & Son. This reliable and well known emporium of dry goods, groceries, clothing, millinery and fancy goods, has enjoyed a most prosperous exis- tence in Summerfield, and its able and enter- prising proprietors are not too highly compli- mented as well as congratulated for the suc- cess that has crowned their well directed ef- forts. Their store room is well adapted for the use intended, and has handsome show win- dows for the display of goods; the interior being tastefully and appropriately arranged for the accommodation of customers and the convenient handling of their large and choice stock. The firm carry a most complete stock in their line and control a wide and influential trade. They are held in high estimation in commercial circles for their un- swerving honor and integrity and their prom- inent establishment gives every promise of a successful future. The Summerfield State Bank was estab- lished shortly after the town's birth and is now ranked with the most substantial of the agencies providing the community with finan- cial accommodations. It has ample capital and has among its correspondents some of the largest banks of the country. The management of this institution is en- trusted, to men of ability and experience. Frank Thomann is president, S. L. Davis, 54 vice-prisident; George Hibbard, cashier, and Ira Wells, a most genial young man is as- sistant cashier. The business of this bank is conducted according to the most improved methods of equity and commercial integrity. The president and cashier are gentlemen whose ability and experience renders them eminently well qualified for the high and responsible position which they hold. No city in Marshall county can boast of a more intelligent and thoroughly educated class ofpharmacists than Summerfield. Prom- inent among these is the firm of Wuester & Thomann. Their business premises are cen- trally located and are commodious and are fitted up with much elegance and good taste. It is filled to repletion with a choice stock of pure fresh drugs, all the proprietary medicines of known virtue, druggist's sundries, toilet re- quisites, wall paper, books, stationery, clocks and fancy articles. In the prescription line, Messrs. Wuester and Thomann have achieved an enviable reputation, both among the medi- cal fraternity and the community at large. Everything in this department is pre- pared under the immediate supervision of Mr. Wuester or Mr. Thomann, individual members, in the most careful manner. They conduct their business according to the strictest principles of commercial integrity. Messrs. Wuester and Thomann are pleasant and affable gentlemen and well merit the large patronage they are favored with. J. H. Murphy also conducts a drugstore which is complete in all its branches. Mr. M. is also a practicing physician and has the confidence of those with whom his profes- sional engagements bring him into contact. E. Baringer — groceries. The above is one which all classes of a community are appealed to for support, uniting as it does both the luxuries and necessaries of life in its daily distribution, and is one of the abso- lutely indispensible commercial activities. Among the neat and attractive stores dealing in groceries, queensware, notions, etc., is that of E. Baringer. Mr. Baringer carries a very fine and select assortment of staple and fancy groceries, sugar, tea, coffee, pickles, canned goods and a good assortment of queensware, lamps etc. Mr. Baringer is an experienced hand at his business, and a thorough system of honest energy and enter- prise, has succeeded in building up a lucra- tive trade. Welsh & Brady — General Merchandise. Among the many prominent business firms here is the general store of Welsh & Brady. Here one can find almost anything needful. Within their doors you can find a choice as- sortment of dry goods, boots and shoes, gents furnishing goods and staple articles in the grocery line. The firm do a large business and the executive ability of the individual members of the firm is undisputed and they rank high in their line. Personally, they are respected for their staunch integrity and business habits. C. J. & J. C. O'Neil— Department stores. A class of industry, wherein the dealer must possess a great amount and variety of information, coupled with a fine and discriminating judgment, is that of the keeper of a great department store. A firm possessing these qualities enumerated above, also executiye ability and energy, is that of C. J. & J. C. O'Neil. Their large and well arranged store rooms are filled from front to rear with hardware, woodenware, furniture, harness, pictures and picture frames, agricultural implements, etc., etc. This is one of the largest concerns in northeastern Kansas and the equitable and fair manner in which it is conducted has brought to it a very large and lucrative patronage. They also operate a large grain elevator at this point and one at Beattie. The Messrs. O'Neil are gentlemen that are highly regard- ed in commercial circles for their many ster- ling and honorable traits so essential to hon- orable success. Fleming & Adams. The rapid and al- most unparalleled amount of building in this city and surrounding country the past sixteen months has made the lumber and building material business one of the most important in the community, and large shipments of lumber, sash, doors and blinds are almost daily received from the lumber districts. A majority of the buildings are of the better class, requiring a high grade of material in their construction. Messrs. 55 Fleming & Adams, successors to Russell & Schutt, are experienced lumber men and have extensive yards near the railway depot. Their carefully selected stock of lumber em- braces everything that enters into the build- ing business and is of the best grades to meet the demand for first-class material. Their stock is very extensive and in addition to their lumber interests they carry large quantities of brick, lime, sand, stucco, coal and fence posts. The firm are well known and enjoy the confidence of builders and contractors, and they devote their entire time to business, and their aim is to retain the reputation they have established in their business career by keeping their stock up, in every particular to the highest grade and completeness. E. M. Miller also conduets a lumber business and has a large yard well stocked with every kind of lumber that enters into a building. Mr. Miller is a gentleman of fine business attainments and deserves the best success in his line. The Misses Moriarity and Creevan con- duct a large millinery and dressmaking es- tablishment, and carry a large stock of those beautiful creations called hats and bonnets which the feminine heart so dearly loves. Everything in their stock is in faultless taste, and is arranged to the best advantage. They are both skillful trimmers who have served a long apprenticeship in their business. Mrs. Annie E. Siddle is also proprie- toress of another similar establishment, and has on exhibition in her store many new and tasty designs in woman's headgear, and dis- plays on her counters and shelves a well selected stock of general millinery. Mohrbacker Bros. — Photographes. While bearing the necesary burdens of life we all seek some hour of rest and pleasurable rec- reation. Some pursue one kind of amuse- ment and some another; all however, inherit an intuitive love, to a greater or less extent for the beautiful, and where our means of drinking in the beautiful in nature are lim- ited, we appeal to the skilled hand of art to draw pictures of nature to supply the want. The perfection in the art of photographing to which artists have attained is extremely marvelous and has been reached only by long years of study and experience. And now, to sit in a parlor and with a stereopti- con and set of views to feast ones eyes and mind on, the verdant beauties of the land- scape and picturesque wonders of mountain scenery, to look up these towering cliffs so rugged, so awe-inspiring that you imagine yourself being drawn upward towards the pinacle of the real scene — it is a delight and a gratification beyond the power of words to express. Then the photograph of ourselves and children, our parents, our sisters, or per- haps some other fellows sister. Our home circle, our home is a joy forever. Promi- nent among those who have chosen this fine art as their avocation are Mohrbacker Bros., and their patrons are always well pleased with the excellent quality of their work. G. C. Moore — restaurant. "But where is the man who can live without dining?" querries Owen Meredith, and even the gaunt way-worn tramp is constrained to lean against the gate-post and question ''where?" The above popular eating house is one of the best anywhere, and regular meals are served quickly, cleanly and cheaply. A lunch at this house is evidence of Mr. Moore's good management. Mr. Moore carries a fine line of confectionery, tobacco and cigars. W. A. Huston, also operates a restaurant where the inner man can be regaled with all the delicacies of the season. This restaurant has by its attractive appearance and the ex- cellence of its tables, secured a liberal pat- ronage. Mr. Huston is fast gaining in popu- larity by the excellence of his management. He is an affable and pleasant gentleman. August Eisenbach — bakery and dining room. An active industry and one that adds largely to the commercial interests of the city is that conducted by August Eisenbach, and the gentleman assur«ed the writer that he re- ceives as he justly deserves to, an extensive patronage from the good people of Summer- field. In addition to the bakery, he carries a full line of candies, confectionery, fruits and serves meals and lunches. Mr. Eisenbach is a straight-forward business man and a reli- able and public spirited citizen. 56 Weston & Shadely, hardware, tinware and stove dealers, carry a large stock in the different branches. We had not the pleasure of meeting either of the gentlemen conduct- ing this promising business and are therefore unable to say as much about them as we de- sire to. Myers & Miller — meat market. These gentlemen conduct an industry which sup- plies the wants of all classes of people, and one which all are appealed to support. These gentlemen are large dealers and carry a full line of fresh, smoked and salt meats, and fish, oysters and game in season. They are full of energy and perseverence, coupled with a thorough system of honest dealing, have secured a large and liberal trade. J. J. Nichols — hardware. In this review of Summerfield's business interests we should signally fail in our purpose if prominent men- tion was not given to the hardware business of the above named gentleman. Mr. Nichols carries a large stock of heavy and shelf hard- ware, including pen and pocket cuttlery in endless variety. Mr. Nichols' businsss house was the first erected in this town, and he is perhaps its oldest merchant. In the same block he conducts a large livery business and has for hire, riding horses, single and double rigs. His horses are mettlesome and his carriages and buggies are new and first-class. Charles Usher is proprietor of another livery barn and has a number of good horses and vehicles to let at reasonable rates. He also takes horses to board. C. W. Washington — barber. We take pleasure in speaking of this well regulated shaving emporium and its gentlemanly and accomplished assistant. The rule at this place is keen razors, clean towels and atten- tive workmen. We speak from experience, having enjoyed the luxury of a shave in Mr. Washington's place. John Martin operates another barber shop and in connection a confectionery es- tablishment, Mr. Martin is also an officer of the law, and the day of our call at his place he was absent in the country on official busi- ness. W. H. Smith conducts a variety store and a neat and attractive place it is. It is astonishing how much one can buy at this place for one dollar. T. Hutton is a pleasant and agreeable gentleman who runs a blacksmith and repair shop. He also makes a specialty of horse- shoeing. Henry Maitland — real estate. A real estate man who deserves special mention is the gentleman named above. He is an old hand at the business. His career has been a very successful one, and deservedly so, inas- much as he has made it a rule not to over- estimate value to his purchasers; never to misrepresent in the least. He has on his books a fine lot of property with which in- vestors should familiarize themselves. He also writes fire and tornado insurance. During our short stay in Summerfield we had the pleasure of making the acquaintance of Dr. Wm. Johnson, an old practitioner who previous to locating here practiced his time- honored profession in Nebraska. The Doc- tor enjoys the confidence of the entire com- munity who have unbounded faith in his knowledge, skill and integrity. His office is in the drug store of Wuester & Thomann. Jacob Hoffman — billiard parlor. This place is conducted as all billiard and pool rooms should be. No miners are per- mitted to toy with the fascinating spheres, neither is loud, boisterous, profane or inde- cent language permitted. Mr. Hoffman en- forces the rules of his house, which is in every respect a model one. Burnett House. This commodious hotel is now owned and controlled by J. M. Welsh, who gives to every detail ot its management his personal attention. Everything here is first-class. The table is bountifully supplied, the service good, and bedrooms and beds all that could be desired. M. W. Terry, attorney and councellor at law, looks after the legal business in Summer- field. He is a thorough and concientious student of Blackstone and Kent, and gives every proper attention to his clients' inter- ests. He also looks after collections and renders perfect satisfaction in every case. Wm. Kennemur does plain and decora- tive paper hanging and charges moderate prices for first-class work. BLUE RAPIDS. A Charm i no- and Beautiful City In a Lovely Location. THE "GEM 0ITY" ON THE BLUE. Located on Two Railroads.— liandsome Homes in the Choicest Portion of Marshall County. This beautiful and picturesque city is located about three miles below the junction of the Big and Little Blue rivers, ninety-fiv£ miles west of Atchison. It has two railroads the Central Branch of the Missouri Pacific and the Union Pacific, called the Blue Valley road. The town-site is laid off on a beauti- ful level slope south and east of the river about one-half mile with the two roads run- ning one on each side of it. The river at this point is skirted with heavy belts of timber forming a background of exceptional beauty. It is acknowledged as being the most beauti- ful and picturesque city in the county or for that matter, of any town on the Blue river. Since Blue Rapids came into existence it has been note I throa.^hout the state for its superior water power, and has been termed by some enthusiastic writers as the ''Lowell of Kansas." With its fifteen hun- dred horse power, its fine dam, its two span iron bridge and its numerous building sites for mills and factories, it may in a few years be justly entitled to that appellation. In the fall of 1869 a preliminary meeting of those interested in Kansas, was held at Le Roy, Genessee county, New York. At a later meeting held in Batava, New York a colony was organized with the following offi- cers: Rev. C. F. Mussey, president; T. Hol- brook, vice-president; S. H. Parmalee, treas- urer; C. J. Brown, secretary. A locating committee was then sent out, who after spend- ing considerable time looking over different parts of the state finally decided on the pres- ent town-site of Blue Rapids. During the 57 winter of 1869-70, the colony numbering about fifty families came out and immediately commenced improvements. A town-site of 287 acres embracing the water power privi- leges was purchased of R. S. Craft and others at a cost of ^15,000. Among the members of the original col- ony, and a greater part of whom located here were: S. H. Parmalee, T. Holbrook, M. T. Coe, R. Robertson, D. Fairbanks, S. Smith, J. T. Smith, H. S. Hulbert, J. B. Wynant, C. J. Brown, C. E. Olmstead, G. R. Brown T. F. Hall, J. B. Brown, J. L. Freeland, J. V. Coon R. S. Craft, John McPherson,, J. E. Ball, Y. Douglass, H. A. Parmalee, J. Yurann, V. R. North, H. Woodard, E. L. Storte, J. S.Fisher. C. F. Rodel, C. F. Mussey and others. Improvements were carried on on an extensive scale. The water power was sur- veyed by a competant engineer and found to possess manufacturing facilities of over 1,500 horse power. At a point where the rapids commence, the current of the river strikes an abrupt rock bluff on the right bank about forty feet high, the river there turns to the left and ripples over a solid rock bottom for a distance of 800 feet. At the above bluff the town comapny constructed the dam run- ning over the lime rock bed to the opposite shore. The dam is constructed of cut stone sunk into and keyed into the solid rock which affoards great strength. A Kings tubular bridge was completed in the spring of 187 1. Each town lot was sold or distrib- uted on the fixed condition that it was never to hold the foundation for a grog shop or a gambling house of any kind. H. A. Parmalee and Yates Douglass established the first general stores in 1870. A. W. Stevens followed with the first drug store. W. H. Goodwin was the first to rep- resent the profession of law. Dr. R. A. Wells was the first doctor to locate permanently in the place. The manufacture of brick com- menced in May, 1872, by a Mr. Seip. Miss Lottie Hoit and Rev. J. Williams were the first couple married in Blue Rapids. The first birth was that of a child of a Mr. Van Dusen, .a member of the town company in August, 1870. The first death on the town- 58 site was Mary, the wife of H. S. Hulbert, in the summer of 1870. On the arrival of the colony at Blue Rapids, as there was no buildings on the town-site with the exception of a small stone structure, erected years before, a large two- story building was erected by the colonists and termed by them "Colonial Hall," but by the "natives" or old settlers the "Ark." This building was used by the colonists until other buildings could be erected, and in it was held the first religious services and the first school. All public meetings were held there, and at one time a portion of it was used as a hotel. Blue Rapids was incorporated accord- ing to the laws of the State of Kansas as a city of the third-class, March 20, 1872. The first election was held in Colonial Hall, April 2, 1872. The first city officers were C. E. Olra- stead, mayor; D. Mimiuni, J. E. Ball, H. Armstrong, John McPherson and B. Wynant, councilmen; C. E. Olmstead, police judge; C. J. Brown, clerk; J. L. Freeland, treasurer, and E. Colmstock, marshal. The first school in the vicinity of Blue Rapids, was taught by Lucy A. Palmer in November, 1861. The school numbering twenty- five scholars was held in a private dwelling one-half mile west of the present town-site. The First Presbyteriari church was or- ganized May I, 1870; there were twenty-three members, and the first services were held in Colonial Hall. Rev. C. F. Mussey was the first pastor. The Congregational church was organ- ized January i, 1872, with twenty members. Rev. S. A. Van Dyke being the first pastor. The Baptist church association was or- ganized December i, 1872, by Rev. Gates, with twenty-three members. The Methodist Episcopal church was partially organized in the winter of 1870-71, by Rev. M. D. Tenny, with sixteen members. The above organizations now have beau- tiful church structures of their own, which adds materially to the beauty of the city, and which speaks volumes for the morality and sobriety of its citizens. There are two cemetery associations in the city. The Prospect Hill Cemetery asso« ciation, incorporated June 17, 1879, with the following charter members, who also consti- tuted a board of directors: R. S. Craft, T. F. Hall, Ed. W. Wynant, John Brown and William Coulter. At the first regular meet- ing R. S. Craft was elected president; T. F. Hall, vice-president; E. W. Wynant, secretary and treasurer. A tract of land one and one- half miles north of the city was purchased and improvements made. The cemetery is beautifully located. The Blue Rapids Cemetery association was incorporated with a capital stock of $1,000 July 4, 1879, ^^'i'^^^ ^^^^ following char- ter members: F. Cooley, C. A. Freeland, M. C. Holm, W. A. Barrett and J. D. Fields, F. Cooley was elected president; W. A. Bar- rett, vice-president; C. A. Freeland, treas- urer and M. C. Holm, secretary. A site of ten acres located in the northeast part of the city was purchased during the same year. The Ladies' Library Association. In 1874 the ladies of Blue Rapids conceived and carried out the plan of establishing a circulating library. In May of the same year an incorporated association was per- fected, with the following officers: Mrs. J. E. Ball, president; Mrs. J. S. Wright, vice- president; Mrs. C. E. Tibbetts, recording secretary; Mrs. M. E. Reed, corresponding secretary; Mrs. C. F. Rodel, treasurer; Miss Lizzie B. Hall and Miss Mary Wright, libra- rians. Board of directors: Mesdames Hall, Stocks, McPherson, Beach and Sweetland. Books were contributed and purchased, and in a few months a neuclus was formed for a library that gave gratifying results. The library was thrown open to the public for the first time June 27, 1874, it then occupying a part of D. W. Hinman's store. During the same year efforts were inaugurated toward the erection of a library building. Through the liberality ot C. E. Olmstead and others, funds were raised and building operations commenced. In 1877, the building, a two story stone structure 24x40 feet was com- pleled at a cost of about $4,000, and stands to-day, as a monument of the laborious but praisworthy efforts of the ladies of the City of Blue Rapids. 59 The first banking house was established in May 1871, and operated by Ohnstead, Freeland & Co. There is one newspaper in the city, The Times. In the latter part of June, 1876, \V. P. Campbell and C. E. Tibbetts purchased the material of the Netawaka Herald and re- moved it to Blue Rapids, where, on the 4th of July, 187 1, they issued the first number of the Blue Rapids Times. On the 8th of July, 1872, Campbell sold his interest to Frank Hall, who remained in the concern but a few weeks, when he retired leaving Mr. Tibbetts sole proprietor. The latter conducted the paper until October, 1877, when E. M. Brice, of Ohio, became a partner, and on the 3d •^day of October, 1877, Mr. Tibbetts retired, leaving Mr. Brice in the office, which at the present time he still controUs. Mr. Brice has added largely to the material, among other things, a power press and steam en- gine, and his paper now ranks among the best weeklies in Northeastern Kansas. In 1859, a postoffice was established with William Thompson as postmaster. Mr. Thompson remained in the office three years, and was succeeded in 1862 by D. Palmer. In 1865, Miss Emma Lee received the ap- pointment of postmistress, but remained in office only six months, when she resigned in favor of S. Craft, who after a short period turned the office over to John Weber. During Weber's term, i86g, the office was discontinued. When the Genesee colony came out and located a town-site the postof- fice was re-established in the spring of 1870, with S. H. Parmalee as postmaster. Mr. Parmalee was succeeded in 1875 by C. E. Tibbetts, then editor of the Times. In 1876, Mr. Tibbetts resigned. In December of that year, A. J. Loomis was appointed and held the office up to the time of Cleveland's ad- ministration, when Wm. Thompson, being a democrat was again installed as postmaster. In 1889 when Harrison was inaugurated and the republicans took the reins of government, Thomas E. Marcy was appointed postmaster. In 1872, a four-story woolen mill, 40x80 feet was completed and supplied with neces- sary machinery at a cost of ;^5o,ooo. On inducements offered by the Town Company, Messrs. Cook & Chandler, of the VVathena woolen mills, transferred their interests to this place and immediately commenced operations with a force of torty-five hands. In 1874, owing to the financial difficulties, the firm was compelled to make an assign- ment. In the fall of 1870, the woolen mills were purchased by the Buell Manufacturing company, of St. Joseph, Missouri, who started the mill and run it to its full capacity until December, 1879, when it was destroyed by fire. It was immediately rebuilt and remod- eled, and filled with the latest improved ma- chinery, and was operated successfully. At one time there was located at this place a paper mill which was operated quite successfully until the financial crash in 1873. The building, now used as a flouring mill, was a four-story stone structure 40x60 feet, and was erected by Messrs. G. and J. Green, at a cost of ^20,000. A Gypsum mill is located on the west side of the river near the flouring mill and is a three-story stone structure 40x60 feet, erected by Messrs. J. V. Coon & Son, at a cost of ^12,000. The mill was run with a capacity of eighty barrels of plaster paris per day until 1877, when the interior was destroyed by fire, which was rebuilt and again put in operation. The gpysum used is found two miles up the river, from which point it is transferred in boats. The foundry and machine shops are located on the west side of the river west of gypsum mill, and were established by Messrs. Price Brothers, in 1877, since which time they have been in successful operation. The motive power in this foundry is supplied from the river by means of an iron shaft running across the street under ground. Blue Rapids is platted after the fashion of many eastern cities with a public square or park in the center of the business portion, the principal business houses being on all four sides of it. The park is four hundred feet square, and in the center is a beautiful fountain and a miniature lake and around the margin and in the near vicinity are planted and carefully cultivated, flowers and other shrubry. Trees of the different varieties in- digenous to this climate furnish a cool and 6o pleasing shade for all those who chance to enter the park. There also the city band has a stand from which pleasant summer even- ings they discourse sweet music to the de- light of the visitor or citizens. The city also have one of the best sys- tems of waterworks in the state,- which is a great source of pride of the citizens of this thriving commonwealth. The present city council is composed of representative men of the city as follows: J. B. Miller, Andrew Anderson, James Allerdice, H. G. Fowler and Walter Brown.^ Mr. M. L. Duncan, mayor, and A. J. Loomis; clerk. The following is a short sketch of the different firms doing business here: Loban & Sweetland — general merchan- dise. These gentlemen are among the oldest inhabitants in the city. Mr. Loban, the senior member of this firm, came to this county w€ believe in 1869, and Mr. Sweet- land in 1870. Neither of these gentlemen were colonists, but cast their lot with the people of this city about the time of its organization. Their place of business is on the northwest corner of the square where they have two large sales rooms filled to overflowing; one room is used exclusively for dry goods and clothing, the other for grocer- ies. The dry goods and clothing department is complete in every respect as is also their line of groceries. These gentlemen are prac- tical merchants who thoroughly understand business methods, and have the tact and skill to attract friends and patrons. Their stock is well selected with regard to both freshness and quality, and is regarded as the leading house in the city in their lines. This establishment is one of the neatest and best arranged in the city, and competent clerks are constantly in attendance. This business was founded nearly a quarter of a century ago and has been conducted from its incipi- ency by the present proprietors. During the long career of this firm, it has established a reputation for honest and upright dealings^ while its business capacity has been strength- ened and developed until it is best measured by the enormous patronage of the institution. No more reliable firm exists in the west than Loban & Sweetland of Blue Rapids. J. E. Hubbard — general merchandise. This popular business house situated on the west side of the square, was established several years ago, and Mr. H. is recognized as one of the thorough business men ot the city. No house in Blue Rapids is more worthy the respectful attention of the citi- zens of this, the "Gem City" of the Blue, than the above. Customers receive careful and respectful attention when they call at this place. Reed, Clark & Ekins is another reliable general merchandise firm, who carry a large and well selected stock. This well known and enterprising firm is situated on the west side of the square, where they have been doing business for seyeral years. They have justly won the reputation of being a good and reliable establishment. These gentlemen are thorough-going business men, and by careful and judicious selection ot stock, together with the uniform good treatment of their customers, has brought to them a large and valuable patronage. This house has earned a reputation for honesty and square dealing that is fully attested by its large and increas- ing patronage. Jesse Axtel & Co. — lumber. Mr. Axtel, of this firm, is an experienced man in the lumber business, and previous to the opening of this yard was in busines at Axtel in the southeastern part of the county. His present business was established in 1886, since which time he has continued to cater to the demands of a large trade. He carries one of the largest stocks of lumber in the county including the different kinds of pines, which are shipped mostly direct from Chicago; poplar, oak and all kinds of hard wood. In addition to the lumber stock, Mr. Axtel has a large and complete line of doors, sash, blinds, mould- ings, building paper, white lead, oil, window glass, putty and general building supplies. During his business career in this city, Mr. A. has made a name for honest dealings that must continue to stand him in good stead. The patronage of the yard has been steadily increasing from the beginning and the con- ditions of its present business gives a still more prosperous future. Mr. Axtell's is the only lumber yard in th-e city. 6i J. P. Farrant — groceries. This well known merchant took up his abode in this county, March 27, 1S69. He was born in Liverpool England in 1828. He took up a homestead when he first landed and upon which he resided until 1875. That year he removed to Barrett and went into mercantile pursuits. He was also appointed postmaster at that place and soon became freight agent ot the Missouri Pacific railroad, also agent of the Pacific express company at Barrett. In 1887 he resigned the position of agent and he lost the postofifice on account of "offen- sive partisanship" under the Cleveland ad- ministration. About the last of November 1887 he embarked in his present business. Mr. Farrant is a member of the Methodist church and at one time, for nearly tvv^o years, he had charge of a pastorate in this county. He has held several positions of trust, and altogether Marshall county has been largely benefitted by reason of this christain gentleman, patriot and scholar dwelling within her borders. As a business man he is full of experience which years of usefuUness have ripened, and is numbered among "the thoroughly honorable and trust- worthy men of the city. P. M. Emmert — groceries. A late addi- tion to the business interest of Blue Rapids is the grocery establishment of P. M. Emmert. This talented young business man has been in the city but a few months and is compar- atively new, but has by zeal and attention to business, coupled with honesty of purpose and suave manner of dealing with the public already received a large and lucrative trade. His place of business is situated on the west side of the square where the public can always find a choice line of staple and fancy groceries fresh from the eastern mar- kets, also fruits and vegetables in their season. The equitable manner in which Mr. Emmert has conducted all transactions, together with a strict integrity is rapidly winning for him the esteem and regard of the community, and the success he is meeting with is only a just reward for the enterprise displayed. Brown Brothers — hardware. At a casual glance or a passing thought it seems remark- able how rapidly some firms or individual acquire a large and lucrative trade, but when the motto is investigated it is easily explained as nothing is so successful in business as energy and enterprise coupled with fair and honorable dealing, and in this con- nection it is our pleasure to make mention of the business of Brown Brothers, whose place of business can be found on the north side of the square. Their large and com- plete stock embraces a general assortment of hardware, tinware, stoves and ranges and all those innumerables found in a first-class establishment of this kind. T. F. Hunter & Co., is another firm who carry a large and extensive stock of hard- ware. Their place of business is on the west side of the square. This house, we believe, is the oldest establishment of the kind in the city, and thereby should and does command a large and constantly increasing trade. Their stock consists of hardware, tinware, stoves and ranges of the various kinds, cut- lery, in fact every thing that goes to make up a first-class hardware store. A full and com- plete stock is always carried, and T. F. Hun- ter & Co., are justly entitled to a very prom- inent place among the leading business firms of the city. David Lamb — implement dealer. In this age ot electricity, steam power and im- provements generally, nothing has made more rapid strides toward perfection than the manufacture of farm machinery. Within the memory of living men the soil was cultivated and the crops gathered with simple and clumsy devices. The plows of the present age are a very great improvement on those of fifty years ago; the planter, the checkrower and the lister are great improvements and conven- iences over the hoe and a boy to drop corn by hand; the reaper and mower are also great improvements over the sickle and the cradle, and in fact hundreds of other improvements that we might enumerate. The above named place of business is on Sixth street near the postoffice, where can be found all the latest machinery from the best known manufactur- ers. Mr. Lamb is a thorough business man, and to such as he are all cities more or less indebted for their thrift and business activity. 62 Geo. S. Smyth — furniture. What would life be without a home? Or home without a house to live in? Or a house without furni- ture to make it comfortable and attractive? Through all the ages past, men have so reasoned and have so provided that chairs and tables and beds should accommodate the weary body, and make all the kind offices of home life to be done with convenience and ease. The Assyrian and Egyptian monu- ments remaining to this day, have abundant hieroglyphic representations to give us an idea that for that early day those people believed in luxurious furniture for their houses. In fact some of our antique patterns of modern •furniture are designed from these same very ancient styles. The unearthing of the ruins of Pompeii laid bare a host of kitchen utensils and parlor furniture, typical of a sumptuous civilization long antedating the Christian era. But this is the age of popular privileges; what a few only could possess now the many can enjoy. Mr. George S. Smyth has been engaged in the furniture business in this city for some time and carries a large and well selected stock of furniture of all kinds, from the common kitchen furniture to upholstered goods that would grace the parlor of a king's palace. His place of business is on the west side of the square. He is an accommodating gentle- man with whom it is a pl«*sure to«deal,is the verdict of those who know him. Chas. H. Parrish — racket store. In most all cities can now be found the racket store, and Blue Rapids is not behind the times in this respect. Mr Parish the genial proprietor of this establishment has been in the city but comparatively a short time having lately came from New York. He is a wide-awake business man, a liberal and judicious advertiser and his house is becom- ing deservedly popular. He is constantly receiving new goods direct from New York and it is astonishing how much can be bought at his place for a few dollars. Geo. L. Nichols — >eweler. Among the many prosperous and thriving business ven- turers in this city none are more worthy of mention as showing what a combination of energy, enterprise and good business tact will accomplish than is the well known establishment of George L. Nichols. His place of business can be found on Genesee street near the northwest corner of the square in the most prominent, attractive and elligi- ble business location in the city. He is the most proficient jeweler and watch maker in the county; and has secured the patronage of the people who see in Mr. Nichols a gen- tleman worthy of their patronage. He carries a full line of gold and silver watches, clocks, silverware, diamonds, gold pens, spectacles, etc., etc. Perhaps in looking among the inter- ests of any city we could not find anything which is of more benefit to the public at large than that of banjiing. There is no branch of industry that is more essential to the maintenance and prosecution of the numerous and varied commercial pursuits than the one named above, and none other that needs more sterling integrity and closer appli- cation to business. Blue Rapids has two institutions of this character, of which its citizens should justly be proud. Bank of Blue Rapids. This institution we believe is the oldest bank in the city, hav- ing been established in May, 187 1, and then known as the banking house of Olmstead, Freeland & Co. In 1879 the name was changed to Bank of Blue Rapids. In 1884, Mr. Geo. B. Stocks purchased the institution and took his son, Frank A., into partnership and the firm name is now G. B. Stocks & Son. The bank is supplied with all modern banking conveniences, including a Hall's safe in a fire-proof vault. A general banking business is conducted. Blue Rapids City bank, is another of the staunch institutions of this growing city. Geo. Smith is president, and I. S. Tabor, cashier. They do a general banking busi- ness, and have the confidence and respect of the business men of the city. Mrs. A. M. Cole — millinery. To the ladies of any city, perhaps one of the most essential institutions is a well selected stock of millinery goods, and one of the neatest and tastiest establishments in the city is that of Mrs. Cole. Everything connected with the stock is in faultless taste, and is arranged 63 to the best advantage. Mrs. C, is a woman of ability and conducts her business in a most satisfactory manner to her customers. Miss Lottie Brown, southeast corner of square also runs a well appointed millinery establishment, and keeps constantly on hand an elegant assortment of millinery goods, and does dress making. Arlington Hotel — Al. Sharp, proprietor. Mr. Sharp came to Blue Rapids in 1874, from Pennsylvania, and engaged in the livery busi- ness, and in 1887 took charge of the Arling- ton Hotel, which he has conducted success- fully ever since. This well known house under his management has become a favorite with the traveling public, and under the man- agement of Mr. Sharp, is considered one of the best hotels in Northern Kansas. It is a large two-story house with elegantly appointed rooms and fixtures. Mr. Sharp is a hotel man of experience and knows just how a hotel should be run. The office and parlors are fitted up for the ease and comfort of guests, and in the dining room is had every benefit of elegance and taste in both cuisine and service, and altogether a stay in this hos- pitable place is rendered most satisfactory in every respect. The rates are reasonable. The livery in connection is furnished with the best of buggies and horses and a turnout from his place sure to give satisfaction. The Hayden. This old reliable house was one of the first hotels of the city and is now under the management of S. K. Arnold a gentleman formerly from New York. The house is three stories high and fitted up in the best style, airy and well ventilated, and is now, more than ever ready to cater to the traveling public. Mr. Arnold is a pleasant gentleman, well calculated to pose as "mine host" and his genial affability makes him a favorite with the customers of the house. Everything is done for the comfort of the guests of the house, and its friends and pa- trons are reckoned by the score. Fuller & Beacham — meat market. Among the enterprises most essential to the well being of a city none are more important than those which furnish the daily supply of provisions. Among this class we cheerfully devote space to the above named energetic gentlemen. .A visit to their place of business will prove that they conduct one of the neatest and cleanest meat markets in the city. Their place of business will be found on Genesee street, where can be had the choicest cuts of meat, and poultry, game and fish in season. Richmond & Lewis also conduct another popular meat market on Genesee street where is kept fresh and salt meats and all other requirements pertaining to a first class meat market. Being genial and affable these gentlemen have a large and growing trade and are numbered among the substantial business men of the city. Massey & Allerdice — cigar manufac- turers. If we were called to name a busi- ness in any city wherein competition is the sharpest and greatest we would be compelled to say, the tobacco and cigar business; not- withstanding this the above firm has firmly stood its ground and constantly increased its business since i^tarting in this city. This firm can be found on Genesee street west of the square. It is one of the leading manu- facturers in the county and their constantly increasing business proves that they are manufacturing a first grade of cigars. Wm. Burr — harness shop. There are no class of business nen who constitute a more important and solid part of any com- munity than that of manufacturers. A lead- ing representative in Blue Rapids is Mr. Burr, manufacturer of harness, saddles, bridles, and dealer in whips, lap robes, horse blankets and general horse furnishing goods. Mr. Burr is a gentleman of experience in his line and a most skilled and competant workman He is a progressive business man and well de serves the success he has acheived. Chas. A. Burns — livery and feed stable. One of the chief recreations of this city and one of the most innocent, is the practice of driving out. Many people own and board their own outfit, but for the benefit of those who do not, establishments like the above have been started and with good suc- cess. He keeps double and single rigs with fast horses always on hand. Careful drivers are furnished when desired. His horses are excellent roadsters, rigs elegant and prices 64 reasonable. He strives to treat his patrons so that they are entirely satisfied. Stylish and appropriate turnouts for weddings or funerals. Dr. Craft — druggist. A pharmacy by an experienced and skillful chemist is that of Dr. Craft. His place of business is on the north side of the square. The store is very attractively fitted up and is commodious, containing a full and general assortment of drugs and chemicals. The stock also em- braces toilet articles, perfumes, brushes, pat- ent and proprietary medicines of known virtue. Especial care is exercised in the prescription department, which is supplied with the finest drugs, and chemicals obtainable. The doctor occupies a prominent position in the commercial as well as social world, and is a gentleman of ability and strict integrity. Patrons will find every element of satisfaction both in the variety and freshness of the stock, and will find his prices reasonable. Wni. Coulter — druggist. This gentleman also carries on an extensive drug business in the city and is a skillful and reliable chemist, and carries a full line of the best and finest drugs, also various toilet articles. Prescrip- tions are carefully compounded. Dr. William Hunter — physician and sur- geon. Perhaps there are no men under the sun, whose assistance the human family oftener stands in need than that of the physi- cian and surgeon. Dr. Hunter has been a resident of this city for a number of years; is a thorough master of his profession, and gives prompt attention to all calls from suffering humanity, whether rich or poor, which has made for him many and lasting friends, and he has built up a practice and acquired a competency of which to be proud. There is no more reliable or trustworthy physicians in Northeastern Kansas than Dr. Hunter, of Blue Rapids, Kansas, where he is socially and financially a well known and respected factor. O. E. Powell— Blacksmith. The sub- ject of our sketch came to Blue Rapids dur- ing the year of 1884 and commenced busi- ness as a journeyman, but subsequently started in business for himself and now owns and operates one of the largest and best equipped blacksmith shops in Marshall county. Mr. Powell was one of the patriots who shouldered his musket and went to the front in defense of his country during the late rebellion. He was a member of the 27th Iowa, which went out in 1862. He was a three years man. After serving his time and being honorably discharged he enlisted again and served faithfully for several years longer. W. M. Roath, wagonmaker, has a wagon shop in connection with Mr. Powell's blacksmith shop and is doing a fair business. These gentlemen are both honorable active busi- ness men of Blue Rapids. A. P. Williston, on Main street opposite O. E. Powell's, operates a blacksmith shop. Mr. W., has the reputation of being a first- class workman, and commands a fair share of the patronage of the city and community. T. J. Hall, tonsorial artist, can always be found at his place of business on the west side of the square, where the citizens or the traveling man can be accommodated with a haircut or shave on the shortest possible notice. He is a good workman and merits the success which he has achieved in his line of business. H. Weekly — shoemaker. Mr. Weekly has been a resident of this city for many years, and by honesty, industry and a close application to business has built up a good trade in his line. He is considered the best workman in the city. Needham & Van Cleff are dealers in pianos, organs and sewing machines. W. S. Cooper, practical painter and grainer. J. Myers, practical mechanic, and runs a general repair shop. H. B. Locke, dentist northwest corner square. A. W. Davis, den- tist west side square. T. K. Aitken, dentist east side square. Wm. Hall manager of the city busline. J. M. Grover veterinary sur- geon. J. P. McPherson, loan and real estate agent. Brown Brothers are breeders of fine horses. H. W. Chapman, justice of the peace, settled in Blue Rapids in 1872, coming from Iowa. Mr. Chapman is a lawyer by profes- sion, having been admitted to the bar in i860, and shortly after coming to Blue 65 Rapids was elected to the office of justice of the peace, which office he has held ever since. He also runs a restaurant in connection with his other business, where can be had a first- class meal at all hours. Jason Yurann — attorney at law. Prob- ably one of the best known and respected citizens of Blue Rapids is J. Yurann. Mr. Yurann is one of the pioneers of Kansas, having came to .the state and settled in the vicinity of Irving long before Blue Rapids was thought of as a city. He was one of the men who in connection with Rev. C. F. Mus- sey, and others, founded and laid out the town, and was also a member of the town company, and chief legal adviser. In con- nection with his law business, Mr. Y., loans money and deals in real estate. There is no class of business men that have been greater motive factors in the rapid growth and in- crease of wealth in our western cities than th& real estate men. The above statement is amply verified and understood when an acquaintance is formed or a knowledge .had of the great number of able and honorable business men engaged therein, while like all trades, business and professions, there are some men engaged therein that have neither scruples nor honor. It is the intention of this work to make mention of those firms of known integrity and reliability, and among this class none are more deserving of promin- ent mention than Mr. Jason Yurann, whose handsomely fitted up and pleasant office is located on the west side of the square. B. Giltner — attorney at law. Among the enterprising, energetic and tallented law- yers of Marshall county is B. Giltner, of Blue Rapids, who was born, educated and admitted to the bar in the state of Indiana and prac- ticed his profession in the city of Indianap- olis; was once elected as prosecuting attorney in that state which pasition he ' filled with honor. Becoming tired of his native state and his star seeming to point westward he moved to Fairfield, Iowa, in which city he continued to practice his profession success- fully. Subsequently believing Kansas to be the mecca of his dreams he moved to this county and settled on a farm near Irving in 1873. Tiring of the life of a farmer he sold his farm and purchases one of the finest resi- dence properties in the city of Blue Rapids. Owing to his thorough knowledge of law and his honesty and integrity as a man and a citizen he has an extensive law practice, and almost his entire time is taken up in looking after his numerous clients. Socially and financially Mr. G. is one of the leading men of the county. John McPherson — real estate, loan and insurance agent. Mr. McPherson is one of the oldest citizens of Blue Rapids, having lived here upwards of twenty years. He was born in North Scotland, November 24, 1835. While he was but a child his father moved his family to America and took up his abode in Wisconsin. When sixteen years old the subject of our remarks went to Milwaukee and served an apprenticeship of three years at the trade of carpenter. For several years afterward he remained with the same em- ployer in the capacity of foreman. Subse- quently he engaged in business for himself at Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, where the war of the rebellion found him. On the 15th day of August, 1861, he enlisted in Company A, First Wisconsin Cavalry, which was assigned to duty in the southwest, and was mustered' out of service January 8, 1865. In 1870, he moved to Blue Rapids, assisted in building a hotel which was called the La Belle house. It was under his supervision as landlord for twelve years. He sold the hotel in 1887, and opened up a real estate office, and has since carried on the business. Mr. McPher- son has been three times mayor of the city, a member of its council, the township and city treasurer, and has occupied other positions of trust. In 1878, he was appointed deputy United States marshal, which position he now holds. He has been for years Notary Public, and was appointed by Governor Mar- tin, Major of the Third Regiment, Kansas National Guards, his commission dating from February 22, 1884, making him the ranking major of the National Guards of the state. He is a good citizen, a trustworthy man and is held in high esteem by all those who know him. 66 From the two rude stones used by the American Indians, as well as the most an- cient races of Egypt and Asia up to the magnificent mills of the present age, where the bread of nations is ground in a single day, amid flying pulleys and belts, climbing buckets and whirling cylinders of steel, the story of wheaten flour is a most thrilling and interesting one to the industrial reader. There is wonderful life in this little grain, as was proven when a single kernel taken from the clenched hand of a disembalmed Egyp- tian mummy thousands of years dead, was planted and it brought fourth its stalk and seed in due time, and after its own order and character of growth. It is very fortunate for our eastern states as well as underfed Europe and Asia, that the western states of America have such wheat and flour produc- ing facilities as we have. Of the millions of bushels of wheat to be converted into flour this year (1890) nine-tenths of it will come from the fields of twenty-one western states and territories. The amount of wheat grown in New England would not bread its popula- tion a month. Genesee county. New York, flour once had great celebrity, and was in- deed a prime product forty or fifty years ago, but so great is the growth of population now of the Empire state, that all the wheat grown in it would not feed its population half a year. Kansas has many good mills which do their share of furnishing flour for the markets of the world, and in fact we be- lieve we are safe in saying, taking in consid- eration its age, more wheat is raised and more flour is shipped out of this state than any other state in the United States. The Blue Rapids mill is equaled by few, and is situated on the finest water power in the state. The original Blue Rapids mill was erected by Olmsted, Broth- ers & Co., in 187 1, and was operated as a buhr mill under several managements, until 1882, when Uphan &: Son, bought the two- thirds interest of J- S. Wright's heirs, and reniodled it in a roller mill, the third in the state of Kansas. The new mill was started September 25, 1882, and November 25th of the same year it was burned. It was not until February 1884, that the present mill was completed and running, since which time it has been doing good business under the management of S. T. Uphan, the "son" of the firm. The building, 22x84 fe^f? is of hard lime stone with three stories, basement and sub-basement containing ten sets of Gray rolls, three runs of four foot middlings buhrs, six purifiers and the usual amount of wheat cleaning and flour bolting machinery, making the capacity 200 barrels per day. The grade' of flour made in this mill is very high, and under the manipulation of Head Miller P. H. McHale, it has acquired a solid repu- tation far beyond the limits of the state. Corn milling is carried on to some extent in connection with flour making. The water power itself has passed -out of the hands of the original owners and is now open to the use of any man who desires cheap and reli- able power, either improved or unimproved, for any kind of manufacturing. The dam is a permanent structure that a century cannot effect. It is built in two sections with a central pier, which has been extended up- wards as a bridge support, and the sections of 150 feet each are segments bowing up the river making it solid and substantial. The Cash Grocery, p. M. EMMERT, Proprietor, Blue Rapids, Kansas. Staple and Fancy Groceries, „ Qiieensware, Flour, Etc. ALL KINDS OF FRUIT IN THEII^ SEAS0I2. •#• Nothing: hut Fresh Goods in Stock. -^ \^AATERV1LLE. Ihe Story of Its Birth and Proo-ress in the Commercial World. 0AED MELLIA FALTHEA, A Charmino; Little City of Cultured Peo- ple.--Handsome Homes and Enterprising Citizens, WaterviUe is located one hundred miles west of Atchison on the C. B. M. P. railway, and fifteen miles southwest of Marysville, the county seat, on the south bank of the Little Blue riyer, situated on a gentle slope reach- ing back from the river and bounded on the ivest and north by large groves of timber. The point for a town-site could not have been more appropriately made in that vicin- ity. The first settlers who located near the present site of WaterviUe, was Stearns Ostran- der, in the spring of 1857. He was followed during the same year by a half dozen others who located on Coon creek, a little distance west of town. Among them were Ralph Ostrander, P. Bollar, R. Brown, T. Palmer and H. Brown. The first mill erected in WaterviUe and vicinity was built on the site of the present flour mill at a place then known as Cedar Falls. Pearsell's mill was built on the com- bination plan and used as both a saw and grist mill. The saw was of the "muley" order and the grinding apparatus had a capacity of a few bushels per day. It has long since passed away. The melanchoUy death of Stephen Moore occurred in 1861. Moore, who Vv^as returning from Marysville one bitter cold night, be- came seperated from his companions and did not reach home. Early next morning a party was organized and search instituted. He was found at last near the mouth of Fawn creek, sitting upright against a tree — frozen to death. 67__ Pioneer society in these days was rough, and this vicinity did not constitute an excep- tion. Dancing seemed to be the fayorite amusement. No dance could take place without the usual amount of whiskey to keep up the enthusiasm of the dancers. W. P. McCubbin occupied a building as a store, moved from Marysville by J. Samuels in the spring of 1868. The first birth accur- ing in WaterviUe was that of Frank, a son of J. C. Peters, who was born October 6, 1869. The- first death was that of Mrs. James Hurd in August, 1869. WaterviUe was incorporated July 30, 1870, in accordance with the state law that made it a town or village. A. Fromm was elected the first president of the village board. By legislative act, WaterviUe became a city of the third-class in April, 1871, and has since retained its organization as such. To J. T. Burtis, belongs the honor of being the first mayor. Pie was elected in 187 1, and continued to be so until 1876. The educational interests were looked after soon after the location of the town. In the summer of 1869, a school was taught by Miss V. Hartwell, in a building known as the Lutheran church. In the winter of 1869-70. a frame school house was erected at a cost of $1,500, G. B. Vroom, being the first teacher. He was succeeded by Mr. Griffift in 1872. During the same year a new school house was built, 40x50 feet, two stories high, with basement and four rooms. The building, the finest in that part of the county, was built of lime stone at a cost of ^12,000. J. Potter was the first principal in the new building. Services were held by the Methodist persuasion as early as 1868, when they used the railway depot. In the winter of 1868, Rev. M. D. Tenney organized a church with nine members, among whom were J. D. Far- well, W. L. Johnson, M. T. Bennet, J. W. Price and their wives. The first two years meetings were held in the depot, railroad coaches and grain houses. In the summer of~ 1871, a church edifice 36x70 feet was erected at a cost of |6,ooo. Rev. Spencer officiated as the first regular pastor until 187 1, when he was succeeded by Rev. J. M. Sullivan. 68 The Baptist church was organized in the fall of 1873, by Rev. W. A. Briggs, of Blue Rapids, with fifteen members. A brick edifice 32x42 feet was completed in 1877 at a cost of ^1,500. Sutton Lodge, No. 85. A. F. and A. M., was instituted under dispensation June i, 1870. A charter was granted October, 1870. Pawnee Lodge, No, 108, L O. O. ¥., was instituted under charter October 15, 1873, with the following charter members: S. M. Wilhite, George Bancroft, F. Damour, J. W. Sharrard, R. Smith and A. H. Snyder. Waterville Lodge, No. 57, A. O. U. W., was granted a charter September 6, 1880. Star Legion, No. 12, S. K. of A. O. U. W., was organized under a charter September 12, 1881. The postoffice was established in 1868, George Hutt acting as postmaster. It was made a money order office in 1870. After a number of changes from third to fourth-class office it has finally reached the dignity of a presidential office. M. Delaney is at this writing the efficient postmaster. Waterville is distinctively a musical town. Perhaps nowhere in Kansas, when population is taken into consideration, are there to be found so many good musicians as here, and its band, which is the pride of its citizens, composed as it is of the members of the Sproul and Thompson families, and Will Weaver, has no superior in this section of the state. Although it has been in existence about a year its progress has been remark- able. They play the most difficult music, and nearly all of its members are soloists. Miss Mattie Sproul, pianist and composer, is a member of this splendid organization. Miss Sproul is a natural born musician, and when but a little girl she manifested a remarkable love for music. To her there was music in nature, and she drew her sym- phonies from the sighing of the trees, and the rustle of the corn leaves as they swayed in the soft summer breezes. The song birds were her early instructors, and from them she drew the inspiration of a resolve that in later years she would be placed in the front ranks of living pianists. The near future has in store for the Waterville band a fine pagoda or stand in the park, where upon summer evenings the citizens may go and listen to the dreamy waltzes of Strauss or selections trom Martha, Trovatore and Bohemian Girl. One of the highest evidences of higher western civilization is found in the fact that the public school and the newspaper are the pioneers in the settlement of our vast states and territories, at least this would appear to be the case, for no sooner is a town-site set- tled upon than a school building is erected and the sound of the printing press is heard. The advantage to a community of a live newspaper in moulding public sentiment in the direction of good government, cannot be disputed; but the pecuniary advantage to the editor and publisher is not always apparent. However, the newspaper — to use the vernac- ular of the west "gets there all the same," and the results in the end are usually satis- factory. Not the least of the advantages possessed by Waterville, is her newspaper, the Waterville Telegraph. Julius Habenicht — dry goods, clothing, etc. Another of the great general stores of Marshall county is that of Julius Habenicht. For many years Mr. Habenicht has been identified with the mercantile interests of Waterville, and he has always been recog- nized as a business man of the most sterling qualities. The location of this immense busi- ness is central and the tempting bargains of- fered by this public-spirited and enterprising merchant has attracted thousands to his store and has resulted in the acquisition of a trade second to no house in the county. Mr. Habenicht is one of that not too numerous class of merchants who have faith in the policy of printer's ink, and each week his large advertisement appears in the Telegraph. He does not content himself with a square or two advertisement of his wares, but courage- ously contracts for a column and many times two, tastefully displayed and announcing bargains that could not fail to attract the at- tention of intending purchasers. Mr. Habe- nicht, perhaps as much as any merchant in the county understands how to place his goods before the people. In the first place he selects his goods with a full knowledge 69 that he can offer bargains and fulfill all prom- ises made to the public. He does not lay in a supply of damaged goods an advertise them as first-class bargains, He recognizes that the public are not fools and a few tradesmen are wise. He advertises just what he has on hand and guarantees every promise made patrons to be legitimate. He is one of the most liberal advertisers in Marshall county, as he is one of the fairest and most conscien- tious dealers. His equitable manner of dealing has inspired public confidence and having confidence in Mr. Habenicht's prom- ises, patrons realize a feeling of absolute safety in dealing with him. His large stock of dry goods, clothing, boots, shoes, notions and groceries is complete in each and every department. M. Glaser, dry goods, groceries, cloth- ing, carpets, etc. Among the old and well established houses in the above line is that owned and operated by M. Glaser. The business premises are eligibly located and are very commodious, being tastily arranged and fitted up, presenting throughout an air of business, and containing a well selected as- sortment of dry goods, ladies and gents fur- nishing goods, embroideries, laces, gloves, carpets, clothing, etc., etc. Mr. Glaser is a thoroughly experienced man in business and all goods on his counters will be found to be exactly as represented. He enjoys an envi- able reputation in commercial circles and is an enterprising, energetic merchant. Geo. Stevenson & Son are proprietors of another large general store, and carry a stock of goods ample enough in every department to satisfy the most exacting demands of those who seek Waterville for a market in which to make their purchases. W. B. Clark conducts a dry goods and grocery business and judging from the display of merchandise on his shelves, counters and tables, he must certainly cater to a large trade. C. L. Burtis — hardware. The hardware trade is one of such essential importance that a review of the resources and industries of Waterville would be incomplete without ex- tended notice of this prominent firm. His store room is spacious and commodious and contains a stock of hardware, which for both quality and variety is unsurpassed, contract- ing, heavy and shelf goods, also building hardware and iron and steel, stoves, ranges, tinware, powder, etc. Adjoining the hard- ware store Mr. Burtis has a large carriage repository, which is filled with first-class bug- gies, carriages, road carts and spring wagons. In a warehouse opposite, is a large stock of agricultural implements of every description. Waterville Hardware and Implement Company. One of the direct and incontro- vertable evidences of substantial prosperity of this city is the mammoth proportions of some of her mercantile industries. Amon-g these none have had a more prosperous ■career or is at present the recipient of a larger or more substantial patronage than the Waterville Hardware and Implement Co. The premises occupied by the company are all, both in locality and in construction of buildings, that could be desired. The stock carried consists of shelf and heavy hardware, stoves, ranges, cutlery, tinware, etc. The day of our calling upon Mr. Johnson, the manager, the store was filled with house- wives and prospective brides, watching the operations of the Charter Oak, wire gauze door, stove manipulated by a colored chef, a free dinner was in progress, and the large number present seemed to heartily enjoy the novel occasion. This company is also agent for the Whitely binder, Empire mower, C. B. Scott & Co.'s spiral spring buggies, Mitchell wagons. They also carry a large stock of spring wagons, road carts, harness, surreys, etc., etc. M. Delaney — grocer. At a casual glance or a passing thought it seems remarkable how rapidly some firms or individuals acquire a large and lucrative trade; but when the mat- ter is investigated it is easily explained, as nothing is so successful in a business as en- ergy and enterjirise, coupled with industry and honorable dealing, and in this connec- tion it is our pleasure to make mention of the business of Mr. Delaney, whose business premises are neat and well arranged, being located to control a large trade. The stock carried embraces staple and fancy groceries, including sugar, coifee, teas, canned goods. 70 spices, pickles, condiments of all kinds; also a select line of fine brands of all kinds of cigars. Mr. Delaney well deserves the pat- ronage that has been accorded him, for throughout his business he adheres strictly to the rules of honesty and integrity and sup- plying his customers with the freshest and purest goods obtainable and at very rea,-,on- able prices. J. R. Edwards. Prominent among the houses whose efforts have been rewarded by a most gratifying degree of success, may be mentioned the popular and enterprising one of J. R. Edwards, who occupies a central lo- cation, carrying at all times a large stock of staple and fancy groceries, provisions, fruits and berries. Mr. Edwards is prepared to compete with any similar house in VVaterville, while his liberal transactions and integrity have secured for him a large and growing patronage. L. E. Weaver is one of the popular mer- chants of this locality and deserving mention as one of Watcrville's reliable grocers. He has been a resident of the city for a number of years, during which time he has made a large circle of friends and acquaintances. He carries a good stock of staple and fancy groceries, vegetables and general produce and provisions. He also conducts a restaur- ant and ice-cream parlor and boarding house. C. H. Fuller — watchmaker and jeweler. We regret that it is not within the limit to give at least a synopsis of the history of the commercial industry, watchmaking and that of the jewelry business, but will have to con- tent ourselves with a sketch of the most prominent concern engaged in this business in this section of Marshall county, this being the firm of C. H. Fuller, whose nicely fitted up store is right in the heart of Waterville's commercial industries, where can be found a very select and choice line of goods in the watch and jewelry line, including all the first makes of watches; also all kinds of jewelry. Mr. Fuller is a new man to Waterville, hav- ing recently came here from Baldwinsville, N. Y. His business here is equal to his ex- pectations. He is an enterprising and indus- trious citizen, and what was Baldwinsville's loss in this ra-;e. trnlv is Waierville's train. G. W. Jones — meat market. This popu- lar market caters to a most desirable trade since it was first opened by its present prc- prietor, to the public. It carries a full line of fresh meats of all kinds, dried and salt meats, etc. The market is supplied with ample re- frigerator accommodations, and meats of all kinds are kept sweet and wholesome. This roomy market is conducted on model princi- ples, neat and tasty throughout, and vends only the best meats in the market. Mr. Jones is a young man of good business capacity and sterling worth that recommends him to the public confidence and patronage. Rudolph Summers. It is with pleasure we chronicle the advantages and facilities of the business controlled and owned by Mr. Rudolph Summers, whose large and well fitted up business premises which are conveniently located and where at all times can be found one of the best and largest assortments of fresh and salt meats to be had anywhere. Mr. Summers is a gentleman of undoubted integrity, possessing excellent business quali- ties and holds an enviable position in com- mercial circles. I. K. Koons — millinery. In this pro- gressive age the beautiiul has been made to join hands with nearly all that is practical and attractive in daily life, and in no sphere has the progress been more remarkable than with reference to dress. The gentler sex are more conspicuously prominent in this move- ment as they should be, and hence the ad- vancement and improvement in the millinery line. In this respect there is no place in the city deserves more special mention than the one conducted by the above named firm. This store is nicely fitted up, reflecting great credit upon the good taste and judgment of the owners. The stock carried is large and well assorted and embraces the finest quality and most fashionable articles. W. J. Rommel — druggist. To win suc- cess in the drug business, one must possess not only business ability, but also a large amount of specific professional knowledge in regard to the articles handled. A gentleman possessing to a marked degree the above requisites is the proprietor of the "Corner Drug Slore." Mr Rommel embarked in this _________^ 71 business a number ol years ago, and by the mixed paints is the most complete in the city, utilization of his naturally fine business quali- and is carefully selected with regard to qual- ties he has succeeded in building up a large ity and price. patronage. He carries a large stock consist- Geo. H. Titcomb also operates a large ing of pure drugs and chemicals, toilet arti- lumberyard and carries a full line of first- cles, perfumes, patent medicines, druggist's class lumber, sash, doors, cement and plaster, sundries, school and miscellaneous books, Mr. Titcomb is one of the old residents of stationery, etc. The "Corner Store" pre- VVaterville and occupies an enviable position sents a neat and attractive appearance. Mr. in its business relations. Rommel is a gentleman that commands by P. C. Staley operates the only elevator his ability and worth the respect and esteem in the town, which has a storage capacity of of the entire community. 30,000 bushels and a daily handling capacity J. J. Sproul — photographer. The growth of 10,000 bushels of grain, of art culture and refinement has had its Miss Breckenridge — milliner and dress effect upon photography, and the photogra- maker. A neat business house conducted in pher of to-day must be a man of large ideas, this city is that of Miss Breckenridge, and is ability and thorough training, to compete devoted to the millinery aud dress making with the class of men who are now making it line. This house has been recognized as one an art-science instead of a mechanical trade. of the fashion bazaars of the community and We are convinced of this fact if we will look has attracted a good class of custom, prices for a moment at what constitutes an equip- being fixed to suit the time. The manage- ment sufficient for the production of an artis- ment is awake to every demand of trade and tic photograph. First, the head of such an the selection of stock shows rare taste and establishment must possess a perfect knovvl- good judgment. edge of his business that will enable him to Henry Winters conducts a wagon mak- make a perfectly harmonious picture in light- ing establishment and does general repair ing and posing, so retouched that all there is work as well as horse-shoeing, of character and individuality remains and George Thedieck is a practical horse- the blemishes removed and subordinated, shoer and operates a repair shop, and those The picture must be printed to show up to who patronize him are always sure to get the best advantage, must be of the proper good service rendered them for a fair price, hue or tone, and the final finishing neat and George Kefover keeps a flour and feed workmanlike. Mr. Sproul, by pursuing a store where at all times you can get what you course on the principles we have indicated want in his line at reasonable rates, above, now has one of the best galleries in I. S. Miller deals in wall paper and is a the county and having in his studio the finest practical plain and decorative paper hanger, and latest improvements in instruments and Wm. Ross^harness maker. This is other accessories known to photography, one of the progressive establishments in and having made a study of the art, is in a Waterville. Mr. Ross gives his constantly position to meet all the requirements consti- increasing business his entire attention and tuting first-class artistic work. has succeeded in building up a very lucrative Chicago Lumber Company. This is one business. His stock of harness, saddles, of the solid commercial ventures of Water- trunTcs, valises, whips and nets, is very large ville. It has been in operation a number of and he well merits the success which he has years and through the active and energetic attained. spirit of Manager W. J. Cowgill, it is making Kenison & Bryan are dealers in pumps, itself known to more than the local trade, windmills and are also agents for the cele- Its proprietors have had a long experience in brated Buckeye binder and mowers, the business having yards in several large Banks. Everywhere throughout the cities and growing towns in Kansas. The world the' condition of the farmer and the stock of doors, sash, window shutters and working classes may be estimated by the 72 number of banks and their financial standing. The wisest investment a laboring man can make is when he opens an account with sonie reliable savings institution and deposits therein a weekly surplus above his actual ne- cessities. Waterville is well supplied in this respect and has two good private banks with ample capital. The Bank of Waterville is conducted by S. T. Powell, who has the confidence of a long list of customers. The Merchants Bank is owned by F. B. and Chester Thomas who are recognized as gentlemen having good financial ability and sufficient capital to conduct their conserva- tiye business. F. A. Scott — lunch room, etc. One of the neatest places in the county devoted to supplying the wants of those who wish to partake of a first-class lunch is at Mr. Scott's place. He also has in his store room a large stock of confectionery, domestic and foreign fruits, cigars and tobacco and the cosiest ice- cream parlors in the city. George W. Filley «Sz Son Are the propri- etors of a large furniture store and carry a well selected stock -of fine furniture including parlor and bed room sets in all styles of up- holstery, also the commoner grades of kitchen articles, mattresses and other house- keeping necessaries. They are also first-class funeral directors and embalmers. Dr. C. W. Hardy and Dr. Humphreyville look after thesick but report business dis - tressingly quiet. E. A. Berry and S. D. Griffiths are attor- neys at law and practice in the district, state and federal courts. Mr. Berry represents Marshall county in the state legislature. W. C. McCurdy and A. From are jus- tices of the peace. J. M. Flad, jr. — barber. This shop is a first-class one and Mr. Flad well d.eserves the large patronage he is daily handling. Samuel Lee — Shoemaker. Mr. Lee is a true desciple of St. Crispin and conducts the business of boot and shoe making in an in- telligent manner. Being thoroughly compe- tant and carrying a large stock of material he cannot fail to satisfy those who desire a good "fit" at fair price. The Village Hotel. Should we fail to speak of this home-like hostelry we certainly should be very direlect of our duty. Pervad- ing throughout this entire house there is a feeling of rest and contentment which is pro- duced by a casual glance at one's surround- ings. Mrs. Bell fully understands the wants of the traveling public which is fully demon- strated by the large number who seek her house for entertainment. The Adams house also is a good one and enjoys a large patron- age. McCurdy & Dickey conduct the only livery barn in Waterville. They have a number of good horses and buggies which they let at reasonable prices. AXTELL. One of the Leading; Commercial Centers of Marshall County. LIVE AND BNBRGBTIG PEOPLE. Located in the Eastern Part of the County on Two Great Lines of Railroads. The difference in the location of AxteU and that of the other places in the county is apparent to the observer. Instead of finding the town located in the valley of some stream, he finds it situated on the high prairie land from which an extended view may be had for miles. The town is situated in the eastern part of the county — one mile irom the Nemeha county line. Axtell has two roads, the St. Joseph and Grand Island and the Kansas City, Wyandott and North- western, eighty-nine miles west of St. Joseph and about twenty-five miles east of Marys- ville, the county seat, and is nine miles south of the Nebraska line. The town site was sur- veyed and laid off in January 1872 by the St. Joseph Town company. The first build- ing was erected by "Shoestring" Dickinson during the same year and used by him as a store for one year when he was succeeded by R. F. White. During the same year a depot and side-track was built by the railroad com- pany and a postoffice established, with R. F. White as postmaster. August 2, 1880 this ofiice was made a money order office, money order No. i being remitted by Thomas Haynes. The first birth occured early in 1872 — a son of W. H. Dickinson. In 1874 occured the death of George W. Earl, the first blacksmith in the town. His remains were taken to Seneca for enterment. No marriage took place until 1879-80, Owing to adverse circumstances the town did not improve until 1879 — at this time there were but four families in the place. In the fall of 1879 ^^'^ ^^e winter of ^ 73 1880, the place received an impetus in the shape ot a colony of twenty families from Deep River, Iowa. Among the colonists may be mentioned the names of Reuben, Joseph, Harry, John and Lewis Wasser, J. H. Seaman, J. Axtell, A. E. Axtell, J. John- son, and others. The colony immediately commenced making extensive improvements which are now manifest in the thriving village of Axtell. Axtell has four church organizations, viz: Catholic, Presbyterian, Methodist and Con- gregational. The Catholic organization have a good house of worship and are the oldest religeous organization in this part of the county. The First Presbyterian church was or- ganized in April 1879 with twenty-three members, by Revs. J. Brown and James A. Griffes. The Methodist Episcopal church organ- ization was perfected in the winter of 1880 with thirteen members by Rev. Maher. An organization of the Congregation- alists was perfected in the summer of 1882 with fifteen members. School district No. 56 was organized in 1873, the first term of school being taught by Watkins in a house owned by A. Watkins, located one mile northeast of town. In 1872- 73 a frame school house 20x30 feet, was erected on the town-site at the cost of $750. Miss Jennie Newland taught the first two or three terms, In 1880 the school building was sold to the Catholic denomination who used it for church purposes. A new build- ing was erected during the same year at a cost of $2,ooo. A Mr. Billingsly taught the school. The following are the leading business men of this thriving city: Ely Bros. & Axtell — hardware and lum- ber. Among the oldest establishments in Axtell is the firm above mentioned. This hardware business was established in 1880 by J. T. Ely, and five years later George A. became a partner in the business. They operated one year under the name of Ely Brothers and a year later the firm was strengthened by the addition of A. C. Axtell. Besides hardware this firm deal in lumber, 74 coal, brick, lime, cement, plaster pumps, and all kinds of building material. Four years prior to Mr Axtell becoming a member of this firm he had operated a farm in Rice county, this state. He came to this state from Iowa, having been located near Grin- nell, Jasper county, where he lived nearly six years. Before crossing the Mississippi his home had been in Warren county, Illinois, where he was reared from childhood. His native place was Mercer county Pennsyl- vania. Mr. Geo. A. Ely came to Axtell in March, 1882, and was associated with the dry goods trade until engaging in his present business. Prior to this he had been in the dry goods trade at Dresden, Iowa, for a period of twelve years. He was from Will- iams county, Ohio. The firm carry one of the largest stocks of hardware in the county. These gentlemen have done more in the past lew years to build up the city of Axtell than have any one other firm in the city — they have built several houses. They are gentle- men of wide popularity, excellent business ability and as citizens are highly esteemed and honored by the community in which they live. James Ragan — hardware. It is a pleas- ing satisfaction to deal with those who have for a number of years conducted their busi- ness with that integrity, honesty and firm- ness which is the corner stone of success. We thereby not only have the material advan- tage of many years of experience in business but the laudible quality, stabtlity. Mr. Ragan's place of business is on Poplar street where can at all times be found a large and well selected stock of hardware, tinware, stoves, cutlery and all the thousand and one innumerable articles that go to make up a first-class hardware store. Mr. R. is an en- ergetic, public spirited gentleman, a thor- oughly competent business man and merits the confidence and esteem he is held in by the business public. Lucas, McGrath & Co — general mer- chandise. The above mamed firm conduct the largest general merchandise establish- ment in the city. Their place of business is on Poplar street. Among the many business points in the county but few offer better facilities or better business opportunities than Axtell and but few firms in the county carry a larger or better selected stock of goods than does the firm above mentioned. The aim of this enterprising firm is to keep a good quality of goods throughout their en- tire stock, and in this particular they have been entirely successful. Their stock em- braces everything needed in the dry goods line by their patrons. The character of the firm's members stand surety for the satisfac- tion of its customers and a constantly in creasing patronage is evidence of its growing popularity. The strict attention to business and honesty of detail in all its work allows this firm an enviable position among its com- peers J. D. Hayes & Co. — general merchan- dise. On Maple street in one of the best business locations in the city can be found the business headquarters of the above pop- ular firm where can be found a large and comprehensive stock of dry goods to select from. Mr Hayes settled in Axtell in 1882. Prior to coming to settle at this point he was a resident of Detroit, Michigan; was em- ployed as messenger of the United States Ex- press company. When first going into busi- ness at this place he was associated as part- ner with C. D. Russell, the latter withdraw- ing in the fall of 1888, when Mr Hayes be- came sole proprietor and has since conduct- ed the business. He has built up a lucrative trade and is respected and honored both in social and business circles. Spooner & Shuman — general merchan- dise. At the corner of Fifth and Maple streets in ^this city can be found the above mentioned firm. The premises occupied by this firm are commodious, while the store is arranged in a manner most creditable to the proprietors, and one that in a great manner facilitates business. Their large and com- plete stock embraces a general assortment of goods in their line of the best quality. The members of this firm are courteous and affa- ble and pleasant gentlemen to deal with, and we take pleasure in recommending them to the public. Hulbert & Delany — general merchan- dise. The above named gentlemen are an- 75 other of the enterprising and energetic busi- ness firms of this thriving commercial center, and like the others in the same business, carry a well selected and elegant stock of goods. They enjoy an excellent reputation, and are energetic, enterprising and full of vim, and have, through a system of liberal and equitable dealing, built up a lucrative trade. E. G. Olston — general merchandise. Among the numerous general merchandise dealers in Axtell, none are more generally known or thoroughly respected than Mr. Olston. His place of business on Maple street, where can be found a full supply of articles adapted to the trade. Mr. Olston is an honest man and a good citizen. J. S. Montgomery — general merchandise. This house has been the recipient, since its inception, of an excellent trade. Of the many firms in this city dealing in general merchandise, it may be safely asserted that no house is conducted with a more thorough knowledge of the requirements of the trade than is J. S. Montgomery's. H. C. Newton — Axtell Furniture Co. At the corner of Fourth and Maple streets can be found a large and comprehensive stock of furniture and undertaking goods. Entitled to a very prominent place among the leading and most popular business firms in the city is the above named firm. His stock is quite extensive and of ^he best grade of goods. Mr. N. by his strict integrity and fine business ability has become too well known to need a lengthy comment at our hands, further than to state that the constant aim of this gentleman is in every way to treat his patrons with equal fairness and justice. All business relations with this firm became permanent as its business is con- ducted on an honorable, fair and liberal basis and has a high standing in the mer- cantile world. F. M. Ewers — furniture and undertak- ing. At the corner of Fifth and Poplar streets we find another comprehensive stock of furniture. Mr. Ewers has only been known as a business man of Axtell but a short while, less than six months we believe, but perhaps there is not a man in the city who is more favorably known, or who in so short a time has succeeded in securing so good a trade. Mr. Ewers is an experienced man in the furniture business and will no doubt in a short time build up a trade second to none in the city. Flannery & Scott — druggists. It has been eloquently asked: "Who can estimate the value of the discoveries which gave pow- der and the acids, and the alkalies, and the metals, and the knowledge of their com- pounds to man?" No one certainly can measure the benefits conferred upon us by these discoveries, and it must be admitted that no study and no science can surpass in importance or interest those pursued and practiced by the intelligent chemist and druggist, for we are by no means at the full conclusion of these elements and principles by means of which indeed the very structures of creation have been brought about. Who shall say he knows the estimate possibilities of human genius with the gases? with elec- tricity, phosphorus, quicksilver, atmosphere, contraction and expansion by which natural rain will succeed the applicatien of art, or by which areas of moisture will be disipated are by no means inpossibilities. When we reason from the achievements of art over nature, some of those ideas are, perhaps foreign to the practical demonstration of chemical science as illustrated in the daily administration of a drug store, yet the effect of art and science over that of rude nature is wonderful. Flannery & Scott are among the oldest pharmacists in the county and we be- lieve the oldest in this city, They carry all the well known patent medicines in common use, besides an immense stock of all the drugs and chemicals, dry and liquid, known to and demanded by the trade. They have a very large custom. They are gentlemen who it is a pleasure to deal with is the verdict of their friends. Their place of business is on Fifth street. Cole & Kennedy — druggists. This prominent stand for the sale of drugs, medi- cines and fancy articles can be found on Poplar street- There are all the articles 76 customarily found in a first-class drug store, besides a fine line of cigars. Their stock is full and their drugs are fresh and pure. These gentlemen are thorough going busi- ness men who have the confidence and re- spect of a large circle of friends and patrons. David K. Brown — Jeweler. The manu- facturer of beautiful articles in the jewelry line and those engaged in the repairing and sale of such articles form a solid and valuable class in all cities. Many moneyed men of large and wide influence and experience are engaged in this trade, and none are more skilliul and none more capable than the gen- tleman whose name appears above. Mr. Brown has been in Axtell for some time and has built up an enviable reputation and has acquired a good patronage. All his work is warranted first-class in every respect. He has in stock a choice selection of all sorts of articles pertaining to the business and callers are always welcome. Vernon Bros. — N. Y. Variety Store. The above business is one that can be found in almost all towns in the country, and one that is extensively ])atronized from the fact that they sell such large quantities of goods for so small amount of cash. This institution is situated on Maple street. These gentle- men carry a large quantity of goods in their line, and although comparatively new in the city have already gained a respectable trade. Personally they are respected for their staunch integrity and business habits. Hill & Donahugh — meat market. It is a happy feature in the order of human affairs that in nearly all cases a business that fur- nishes sustinance to one party also aff'ords convenience, pleasure and comtort to its patrons. It is a great pleasure to have a fine meat market convenient such as is kept by these gentlemen. Here we find choice meats in all varieties, skillfully slaugh- tered and dressed, fresh, nice and cool. They have a large trade. This is a result of attention to business. The gentlemen are to be congratulated upon their success and growth of business. Burch & Burk run another meat market on Fifth street and keep a nice cool meat market with the choicest cuts of steak ready and waiting for their numerous customers. They also keep fish and game in season. These gentlemen are intelligent, reliable and number their freinds by the score. Berry & Durham — harness. There is no class of business men who constitute a more important and solid part of any community than that of the manufacturer. Leading representatives in Axtell are Messrs Berry & Durham, manufacturer of harness, saddles bridles a-nd dealers in whips, robes, horse- blankets and general horse furnishing goods. The members of this firm are both gentlemen of experience in their line and are skilled and competant workmen. They are progressive business men and well deserve the success they have achieved. Mrs. A. M. Brooks — millinery. This is a class of industry wherein the dealer should possess a great amount of artistic taste. Mrs. Brooks' place of business is situated on Maple street and is the most popular and fashionable ladies bazaar in the city. She carries a very fine stock of goods consisting of ladies' hats of styles and patterns to suit the latest fashions, and other ladies' goods too numerous to mention. Mrs Brooks is a pleasant and affable lady whom to know is a pleasure. Mrs. Ayes also keeps a millinery estab- lishment which is well stocked with all the articles of head gear dear to the heart of the ladies. Her place of business is on Fifth street. Mrs. J. S. Wood — millinery. On Pop- lar street we find another elegant and well conducted millinery establishment. Mrs. Wood keeps a well selected and assorted stock of goods and is constantly receiving' new supplies which enables her to suit the most fastidious lady in the city. Her prices are reasonable and consequently she has a liberal patronage. Mrs. W. is one of the leading society ladies of the city. R. B. Barnett — lunch counter. One of the essentials of any well regulated town is a first-class lunch counter, it fills a vacancy long felt, as it were, when a traveler strikes a town with but a little money and wants to 77 get a square meal for a small amount of cash. Mr. B. runs a place in this city in every way first-class, where you can get a lunch or a square meal on short notice; he also carries a fine line of choice confectionery which is always fresh and of the best quality. Mr. B. is an energetic business man and has the re- spect and confidence of his patrons. F. V. Dike — bakery and confections. An industry which supplies the wants of all classes and which all are appealed to for support is that of the baker. There is not a more representative exponent in this line in this section of the country than Mr. Dike. He bakes all kinds of bread, cakes, and pies. He has in connection a choice and fresh line of confections. He is an energetic business man and deserves a liberal trade. S. Lovell, on Fifth street, runs the only flour and feed store in the city and is doing a fair business. His charges are reasonable. He is a clear headed business man, honora- ble and fair in all his dealings and has achieved success in his business. Ed Shaugnessy is the only shoemaker in the city. John Wasser, runs the city elevator and buys and sells all kinds of grain. John Campbell is also a grain dealer. These gen- tlemen are both well and favorably known. Henry Cotsworth & Co. — lumber. No industry in any city is more essential than that of the lumber business, in fact it is one of the most important industries. No city could well get along without a well conducted lumber yard such as is carried on by the firm above named. They carry a full line of all grades of lumber of the different varieties. All lumber is intelligently and carefully grad- ed and patrons desiring first grade goods are sure of getting what is paid for. In addition to the lumber stock they have a complete line of doors, sashes, blinds, mouldings, building paper, white lead, oil, window glass, putty and general builders supplies. Wm. McMeans deals in fine horses. He keeps none but the best breeds of imported and standard horses in his barns. He is a a well known and thoroughly respected stockman. A. C. King — livery, feed and sale stable. Among the livery stables which deserve prominent notice in this issue is the one mentioned above. This firm own a lot of good horses and also accommodate a num- ber of boarders. They have all the different styles of single and double rigs, covered rigs of the best manufacture. Their turnouts are strictly first-class, the vehicles easy-going, well upholstered and stylish and the horses mettlesome. Calls at any hour during the night or day promptly responded to. This gentleman is master of his business and fully deserves the large trade with which he is favored. James Joyce — barber. Among the alto- gether useful and very essential trades is the barber, most men are unaccustomed to shave themselves and they generally require their beard to be taken off" at least twice a week, and some men visit their baiber every morning, consequently every city needs a first-class tonsorial artist. Such a one is Mr. Joyce whose place of business can be found on Fifth street where you can get a shave haircut or a shampoo in short order, and at a reasonable rate. His trade has grown fast and a large patronage is well deserved. E. P. Billingsly — real estate. The in- crease in value and development of real estate in any city is due more to the energy and enterprise of those engaged in dealing in it, than a casual observer imagines, and prom- inent among these dealers in Kansas is the gentleman named above, who conducts a general real estate and loan business; han- dles improved and unimproved farm and city property. Mr. Billingsly is regarded as re- liable authority on present and prospective values, and both buyers and sellers will find his experience and superior judgment of much importance in the conduct of real es- tate or loan transactions. Mr. B. is popular and respected in business circles, and in his policy and methods is a thorough-going ex- ponent of the great cardinal principles of equity and probity which form the only ba- sis of enduring prosperity. Wm. Strayer — physician and surgeon. Among the professional men of every city none are more in demand than are the doc- 78 tors. Some of them are doctors only in name — mere quacks — while others have thoroughly mastered their profession, and among the last mentioned is Wm. Strayer, M. D., of Axtell. The doctor has by his un- tiring energy and skill as a practitioner built up a trade second to none in the county. Is perfectly honorable and trustworthy in his dealings with the public, and thereby has built up a lucrative business. Dr. C. A. Cole is another physician and surgeon of known ability, learned in his pro- fession, and a man whom the people can trust in any emergency where the right use of medicines can be of any benefit. The doctor is gentlemanly, affable, and is re- spected and honored by his many patrons and all who have the pleasure of his ac- quaintance. Citizens' Bank — The Citizens' bank has been run as a private institution since its incipiency. It requires nerve and pluck to start a private bank in a small town, but the wisdom and foresight of the proprietors of this institution are clearly evinced by the business it has done and is doing throughout this section, and the bank has proved a pow- erful factor for the town. The gentlemen to whom the credit of starting this bank belongs, are: Chas. B. Thummel, president, and J. H. Trout, cashier. The bank occupies commo- dious and suitably furnished quarters near the center of the town, and besides doing a banking business, make farm loans. A brick vault and a burglar proof safe are among the furnishings ®f this bank, and give an appear- ance ot solidity to the institution. Patron- age is very generally extended the bank from a large outlaying district, and the business is gradually and surely increasing in volume. We understand this bank will soon be merged into a National bank, thereby increasing its capital, which will make it of greater benefit to the people of Axtell and vicinity. The Cone House— Homer Cone, proprie- tor. We should feel remiss in duty should we fail to mention this popular hotel and restaurant. Mr. Cone, the popular and gen- tlemanly proprietor of this house, is one of the early settlers of Kansas, in fact, he has traveled extensively over the west, and being a man of close observation his trayels have peculiarly fitted him for the business in which he is now engaged. His place of business is situated on Fifth street, near the corner of Fifth and Maple, really the most elligible location in the city. His house is filled with boarders and is a favorite stopping place with a large number of the commer- Y cial men. Mr. Cone is an experienced hotel V man, and by his enterprise, ability and hon- |^ orable business methods, has become widely and favorably known, while his genial and affable deportment towards all, insures for him a popularity second to no hotel man in the city. Boys Home — Wm. Hayward, proprietor. One of the leading features of Axtell is the excellence of its hotels, and among them we must give the aboye well known house more than a passing notice. The Boys' Home is, we believe, the oldest hotel in the city, and since its inception has steadily increased in popu- larity. Here the weary traveler will find neatly furnished and well ventilated rooms, a table supplied with the substantial and deli- cacies of the season, polite and attentive waiters, and a pleasant and congenial land- lord. The Boys' Home is centrally located, being only a few blocks from the Grand Island depot and near the center of the busi- ness part of the city, while the rates in com- parison to the accommodations of the house are remarkably reasonable. Mr. Hayward is a gentleman that is esteemed highly for his many sterling qualities, and, personally, is a jolly, genial, courteous gentleman filling the position he occupies with a marked degree of success. The Kennedy House — Pat Kennedy, proprietor. This well known hostelry has been the favorite of Axtell's traveling public for several years, and under the management of Mr. Kennedy is considered one of the best hotels in Northeastern Kansas. It is a large two-story house with nice airy rooms, and is furnished throughout with a view to the con- venience ot its guests. Mr. K. knows just how to run a hotel to become a favorite with the people. He has many friends and is recognized as a reliable and public spirited citizen. 79 Ross & Nye — Axtell Anchor. Kansas is perhaps the best supplied of any state in the Union with newspapers. Nearly every town of five or six hundred inliabitants has one or more of these valuable adjuncts. A well conducted newspaper, even in a small '"ountry town, is at once instructive and ivaluable as an advertisement to the town nd surrounding community. The country ewspaper should be properly patronized nd helped in every way possible. Too I lany business men are either too penurious, j ack foresight, or are so blind to their own nterest that they will let their editor starve j )ut and go to some more appreciative town, I instead of advertising, thereby helping the editor as well as himself. The last quarter f a century has witnessed great progress in fthe newspaper business, in perfecting presses, new styles of type, better and cheaper papers, etc. You can get more reading matter for a ' dollar now than you could get a few years . ago for five dollars. You can get better and cheaper commercial work, in fact, the print- ing business has been reduced to a science. Messrs. Ross & Nye, the editors and propri- etors of the Axtell x^nchor, occupy neatly ' fitted up rooms on Maple street, are well equipped with presses and type and other appliances of improved patterns by which their work is accomplished with dispatch and in the best possible manner. Mr. Nye is the present postmaster at Axtell, and Mr. Ross has entire supervision of the Anchor. The Anchor is a clean, spicey sheet and is well patronized by the business men of that city. Personally, the members of this firm are courteous and genial, and with the honorable manner in which they deal with their pat- rons are building up a large and influential patronage, and are making a paper of which the citizens of Axtell should be proud. OKETO. A Flourishins^ Commercial Center in the North Fart of the County. A THf^IYING YOUNG 0ITY Situated on the Blue, Ten Miles from Marysville, and Composed of Enero^etic People. Is situated on the Blue ten miles north of Marysville, and since the day I. H. Chap- man in 1880 gave to Kansas this addition to her towns and cities, Oketo has been growing steadily and keeping step in the progressive march with the older and larger towns of Marshall county. As a trading point, per- haps, Oketo is not excelled in the county and its merchants in the lines representing the different commercial industries, are men of undoubted ability, commercial honor and personal worth. Bartlett & Hedge — dry goods, clothing etc. Among those firms that are revealing a marked degree of enterprise and progress is that of Bartlett & Hedge who occupy a large store on one of the principal corners of the town which is filled with an endless assort- ment of dry goods, clothing, groceries, boots and shoes, notions and the hundred and one articles kept in general stores. They do an immense business and give enployment to several salesmen. Their stock is large and is elegantly arranged, reflecting great credit upon the good taste and judgment of the proprietors. Woodman & Son — general merchan- dise. Among the merchants in this enter- prising little ciiy perhaps none are better or more favorably known than the firm named above. They seem to possess an intuitive knowledge of the mercantile business and above all recognize the importance of giving value received for every dollar paid. The equity of their dealings and the value they always give in return for the money expend- 8o ed in their store is known in every house- hold far and near and customers crowd their store from all parts of the northern half of Marshall county. Their sales room is large and well appointed and the stock is complete and includes every possible grade of staple and fancy dry goods, groceries, clothing queensware, boots and shoes and commer- cial sundries. The secret of success of Messrs. Woodman & Son is the fact that the goods offered for sale are first-class, are sold at fair prices and that customers are treated with pleasing courtesy and every possible effort made to please patrons. J. W. Kelley — furniture, etc. In re- viewing the resources and industries of Oketo we note with pride and sketch with pleasure the business facilities and resources of the very prominent store of J- W. Kelley. Here can be found a first-class assortment of parlor, hall, bedroom and kitchen furniture and household goods of every description. Mr. Kelley also deals extensively in wall paper, iron and wood pumps, windmills, etc., and keeps in stock a lull supply of under- takers requisits. Mr. Kelley is an agreeable gentlemen with which to do business and both as a merchant and citizen he is honored and esteemed by all who know him and well deserves the great success he has achived. John L. M. Brown & Co. — druggists. In Oketo can be found one of the most en- terprising drug house of the county, and that is the above named firm. They carry a fine line of everything to be found in a first-class drug store, and their drugs, medicines and chemicals are of the purest. Their stock embraces a choice line of toilet articles, such as perfumes, soaps, pomades, etc., and as phar- macists they compound prescriptions in a scientific manner and of the best ingredients, and with care and reliability, becoming to an invaluable reputation which is attained only by thoroughly honorable and upright busi- ness transaction. A choice line of cigars and tobaccos can also be found at this popu- lar store. R. B. Moore — grocer, occupies a well lighted store room, filled with a large and choice line of fresh groceries. Mr. Moore has been a resident of Oketo for a number of years and is one of the well known busi- ness men of the town, Mr. Moore hails from Pennsylvania, and is now filling the honor- able position of commissioner of Marshall county. He is also postmaster. Allen & Farrant — groceries, etc. These gentlemen are proprietors of an excellent grocery store and have in stock a carefully selected line of staple and fancy groceries and provisions, which they offer to their pat- rons at fair prices. Brooks & Son. These gentlemen operate the only meat market in Oketo, but their large, cool and clean store fully demonstrates that they thorouhly understand how to con- duct their busines. In their market can be found at all times a full supply of choice beef, mutton, pork and smoked hams. They are provided with ample refrigerator accom- modations. Hedge & Eychaner — lumber. There is no class of industry that is more intimately connected with the growth and building up of a town than that of the lumber dealer. Prominent in this industry is the firm of Hedge & Eychaner who carry a full stock of lumber of all kinds, including sash, doors blinds, glass and paints. Their yard is favorably located and those who have busi- ness dealings with them find them to be gen- tlemen of sterling integrity who cater to their trade by giving them the most for the least money. B. H. Bach — harness and saddles. No writeup of Oketo would be complete without suitable reference to the harness and saddle, trade. In this line of i-i-portant industry a prominent and representative industry is that of B. H. Bach. His business rooms are new and were erected by him with a view to meet the wants of this branch of industry, and are therefore suitably arranged to sue- ' cessfully conduct the harness and saddle / manufacturing business. Mr. Bach keeps in his store a fine and superior made line of harness, nets, whips, saddles and horse clothing. The enterprise, integrity and strict code of principles by which Mr. Bach conducts his business entitles him to the large and lucrative trade he enjoys. Henry Thomas — blacksmith and wagon- maker. This gentleman occupies a roomy building and employs an assistant in carry- ing on his business. He is supplied with all the appliances known to the trade, and makes a specialty of both iron and wood repairs. Wagon wheels are filled and tires set, horse-shoeing and general job work done to order, satisfaction guaranteed. Mr. T. is a skilled smith of the old school, no work being allowed to leave the shop unless it be perfect. He has a large business and so caters to its demands thus making it perma- nent; he is an honest, enterprising gentleman and deserves extended patronage. I. H. Chapman — hardware. The above named gentleman conducts a first-class hard- ware establishment which receives the pat- ronage of the great number who seek Oketo as a trading point. His stock of shelf and heavy hardware, stoves, tinware and house- keej)ing goods is complete. Anderson & Co. — millers. The Oketo Roller Mills, owned and operated by the above named firm, is one of the large milling industries of Marshall county, and the differ- ent brands of flour manufactured by them, find not only a ready sale at home, but is asked for in many of the cities of the east. The capacity of these mills is two hundred barrels per day. Gearhart Steinbach — shoemaker. This gentleman is an accession to the business interests of this town, and we predict for Mr, Steinbach the proper appreciation by the community of which he has recently became a member, in his efforts to please them with first-class work at reasonable prices. The Oketo Bank. One of the sglid financial institutions of Marshall county, is the above named bank. Z. H. Moore, who is also a member of the quarry firm of Ester- brook & Moore, is the proprietor. It has a good line of depositors who have perfect confidence in Mr. Moore's financial ability and manner of conducting its affairs. An interest which is of great value to Oketo, are the various stone quarries which are located near the town. The quality of the stone is not surpassed anywhere in Kan- sas and finds a ready market in Omaha, Lincoln, Beatrice, Grand Island and the large towns of Kansas and Nebraska. Ester- brook & Moore, Washington Mendell and Wilson & Kuhlman are the leading firms engaged in this industry, and collectively employ a large number of men. E. E. Brooks — barber. One of the necessary .adjuncts that helps to give a town prominence is the possession of good barber shops. The barber of to-day must be a real artist in order to command patronage, and Oketo is fortunate indeed, in having one so capable as Mr. Brooks. His shop is clean and well kept, and his patronage large; just as it should be. Stowell & Benson — livery. These gen- tlemen conduct a first-class livery barn, and everything connected with it is first-class. Their horses are stylish and fast, and their carriages and buggies always in good condi- tion. They buy grain and all kinds of live stock. Dunnick & Dunnick — farm implements. These gentlemen are extensive dealers in their line and secure a good share of the business in this branch of commercial in- dustry. The professions are represented by J. B. Leake and J. W. Chambers, medicine, and Capt. Brown and C. E. Williamson, the law. 2.2. IRVING. One of the Oldest Towns in Marshall County. SOME HISTO!^I0AL BYENTS. Populated by Eenero^etic People, and Surrounded by Fine and Pro- ductive Farms. The toivn of Irving is located on the Une of the Central Branch railroad, ninety miles west from Atchison. Situated in the wide spread valley of that winding stream with its pure, clear waters and timber covered banks, the Blue, it has a pleasant location. Irving has and always will have a good trade arising from the fact of its being located in one of the best settled and best cultivated portions of jVLarshall county. Irving received its name from Washington Irving, "whose sweet literary productions will ever live to give lustre to the memory of that beloved American author." During its infancy, Irving seemed linked to a destiny fated to its advancement. Alluding to the drought of i860, we should mention that the climax of the years' discouragements occurred in July, in the shape of a severe wind and thunder storm. Most of the buildings in Irving at that time were new and unfinished, and offered but little resistance to the wind. Some of the colonists becoming discouraged, went back to Iowa, others located in differ- ent parts of Kansas, but the majority re- mained, and soon others came in and Irving was again in the ascendancy. Irving was in- corporated as a city of the third-class in 1871, and George C. Crawther was elected as the first mayor. A postofifice was estab- lished in i860, with M. D. Abbott as post- master. To Irving belongs the distinction of hav- ing built the first church in Marshall county. The church was built mainly through the efforts of friends of the colony in New York. The first religious services were held in this building by Rev. Charles Parker. Wetmore Institute was established in 186 1, by eastern friends of the colony, prominent among whom was Hon. A. R. Wetmore, in honor of whom the institute received its name. The budd- ing was erected on a slope overlooking the town from the west, was a three-story struc- ture 44x50 feet and built of lime stone. The first teachers were the Misses Blakely, who were succeeded by the Rev. J. L. Chapman, who taught three years. In 1879, ^ portion of the building was blown down, and in 1880 was totally destroyed by fire. The First Presbyterian church was or- ganized October 26, 1882, by the Rev. Chas. Parker, and the following named persons as original members: A. Goer, C. A. Freeland and wife, C. E. Gaylord and wife, Mrs. A. Parker, Mrs. J. L. Freeland, Mrs. W. W. Jerome. In 1869, a stone edifice 42x52 leet was erected at a cost of $5,000. In 1879, the church was destroyed by a cyclone; but not being discouraged, a new edifice 42x52 feet was commenced during the same year, and completed in the summer of iSSi, at a cost of $3,500. The Methodist Episcopal church was organized in 1867, by Rev. Mr. Devaul. In the summer of the same year, efforts were made toward the erection of a church edifice, but after a little progress was made, the work work stopped. In 1871, a stone building was purchased and meetings were held in it until 1879, since which time services have been held in the Presbyterian church. The Episcopal church was organized in 1867-8, by the Rev. Charles Holmes. Meet- ings were held for a number of years in the school house, when the organization dis- banded. In April, 1874, the church was re- organized by Bishop Vail; Rev. C. Holmes, pastor. In the fall of 1879, a small frame edifice was built at a cost of $r,2oo. Irving Lodge, No. 34, A. O. U. W., was organized under a charter March 18, 1888. Blue Valley Lodge, A. F. and A. M., was organized under a charter granted Octo- ber 7, 1872. E. M. Petersen — general merchandise.- The stock carried by the above named gen- 83 tleman is large, first-class and very com[)lete in the different departments of dry goods clothing, notions, etc. Mr. Petersen is still a young man, having been born in Norway in 1848. He came to America in 1866 and locateil in Wisconsin, and in 1872 he came to Marshall county, Kansas. Commencing business with limited capital, he has by care- ful and prudent management, equitable and conscientious dealing, built up a large and constantly increasing business, which is another evidence that push and energy, coupled with honesty and gentlemanly con- duct, will make a success of any bnsiness venture. J. W. Prebble, is the proprietor of a large general store, which is filled froiai en- trance to rear with a large and desirable stock of dry goods, clothing, notions and groceries. Mr. Prebble gives his undivided attention to his large business, and by hon- orable and fair dealing, courteous treatment of, and gentlemanly conduct towards cus- tomers, has secured an immense trade, and an enviable standing in the commercial world. M. E. Moore is another proprietor of a department store and commands a good share of the business that comes to Irving. His arrangement of the dry goods, grocery, clothing and other stock in which he deals is admirable. Mr. Moore always pays the highest market price for country produce and is content with a fair margin of profit on the different articles he handles. He is an agreeable and pleasant gentlemen to do business with, and well merits the large trade he has drawn about him. S. J. Scott, is a manufacturer of and dealer in double and single harness, saddles, robes, blankets, whips, nets and horse cloth- ing of all kinds. His sales room is well ap- pointed and filled full of excellent work made by the hands of his employees. When in want of anything in the above line call upon Mr. Scott. Piper & Webber conduct a first-class livery barn and have for hire rigs of all kinds at reasonable rates. Their buggies are new and strong, and their horses fleet and safe. G. A. Giles — hardware. In a review of Irving's industrial interests, it would indeed be very incomplete without prominent men- tion of the hardware business conducted by Mr. G. A. Giles. His stock is comprehen- sive, embracing heavy and shelf hardware, pocket and table cutlery, stoves ranges, tin and sheetiron ware and household utensils in general. Mr. Giles is well and favorably known in social and commercial circles. He is also the resident agent of the McCormick binder. E. R. Moore operates a neat and clean lunch counter and dining rooms, and serves meals quickly and cheaply, in which figure all the substantial and luxuries that can be had in market. William Frowe — meat market. There are but few lines of busmess that appeal to so many people for sv-ipport, and at the same time such a necessity in the community as a first-class meat market such as Mr. Frowe's place is. His meat market is always sup- plied with good and wholesome beef, pork, veal and smoked meats. He has ample re- frigerator accommodations and everything about the place is in first-class order. W. H. Armstrong — lumber. Represent- ing the lumber interest of Irving is Mr. W. H. Armstrong. Perhaps there is no other thing so necessary to the improvement of a town, the farm or country home as lumber. In Mr. Armstrong's yard there can always be found a full line of building and all other kinds of lumber, sash, doors, blinds, shin- gles and lath. Mr. Armstrong is one of the pioneer residents of Marshall county, is a gentleman of good business capacity, and is respected and honored by all who know him. Marshall County Bank, is one of the solid financial institutions of Marsahll county. Mr. L. J. Dunn is the president J. O. Phillips, cashier. They buy and sell exchange and transact a general banking business. They have correspondents in all the large cities. R. A. HoUenberg — hardware. West of the Central Branch depot is the large hard- ware store of R. A. HoUenberg who carries a full line of tinware, stoves, stoneware, pumps, paints, oils, trunks, traveling bags, 84 ^ wagon material, sewing machines, field seeds, salt, coal, Glidden barbed wire and Mitchell wagons. E. W. Reynolds conducts a general re- pair, wagon and horseshoeing shop and gen- eral blacksmithing shop. Mr. Reynolds is a competent and painstaking mechanic and merits the large custom that is coming to him. Phillip Gaylard is the proprietor of a first-class flour and feed store, where at all times you can supply you wants in his line. L. L. Smith. In our resume of Irving's business we must not fail to mention or speak of the excellent, fancy grocery and confection house operated by our friend, Mr. L. L. Smith. He also handles a fine line of cigars and smokers' articles. Miss Florence McMillen is the accom- plished and efficient postmistress of Irving, and in the discharge of the duties of the office she acquits herself in a manner highly pleasing to the patrons of the office. Irving house. J. C. Ward is the proprie- tor of the above named house, and under his management it has achieved an enviable reputation. T. A. Hickman, is a knight of the strip- ed pole, and those who subject themselves to his manipulation can feel assured of a good and easy shave. BEATTIE. Located East of Marysville on the Grand Island Railroad, AN INDUSTf^IOUSGOMMUEITY. A Pleasant and Healthful Little Hamlet. --Descriptive and Historical Sketches.-- A Live Town. Beattie is located on the west branch of the Vermillion river, and one hundred miles west of the Missouri river, on the line of the St. Joseph and Grand Island railway. Lo- cated, as it is, in the heart of the best and most fertile body of land in Northern Kansas, it has advantages for the building up of a city. The town was laid out in June, 1876, by the Northern Kansas Land and Town com- pany, of St. Joseph, Missouri, on land owned by James Fitzgerald and J. T. Watkins. The original town-site, consisting of 160 acres, was well chosen, and named Beattie in honor of Hon. A. Beattie, mayor of St. Joe. H. M. Newton, James McElroy, R. Shields and J. J. Sheldon, were among the first to settle in the place. The postoffice was established in 187 1, with J. J. Sheldon, as postmaster. He was succeeded by A. J. Patterson, A. J. Brunswig, H. C. Smith, and the present incumbent, F. W. Hutchinson. The Catholic church at Beattie was first organized at Guittard Station, in 1866, by Rev. Father Fitzgerald, with eight families. A church edifice 33x73 feet, was built in 1881, at Beattie, at a cost of ^3,000. An organization of the Methodist Epis- copal church was consumated as follows: T. C. Byrum, Mrs. Byrum, Mary Sheldon, Lizzie Sweet, Phoebe Byrum, Julia Brown and Mrs. A. J. Coe. A frame edifice 24x45 feet, was erected in 1881, at a cost of $1,400. The Baptist church was organized in 1874, by Rev. J. C. Newton, with six mem- bers. «5 School ilisliict iMo. 29, was (irnanizcd in (I'S. A log school house was built at a cost S500, (luriiii; the same )car. C'iiarlos ilchard taught the first term ol school in at buildiiiy. In iSji, a new school house, X4.S feet was built in I'eattie, at a cost of ,000. Chase Post, No. 101, (".. A. R., was or- uiized under charter July 27, 1882, with xteen members. 'I'hc following officers ere elected: Dr. j. j. Sheldon, P. C; J. ,)hnson, S. ^^ C\; H. H. Helvern, J. V. C; /iiliam Schiller, O. M.; H. C. Smith, sur- 3on; John Crabb, chaplain; J. V. Schleigh, '. D.; W. C. Thompson, O. G.; S. Willis, :Ijutant; N. V. Culover, Q. M. S.; M. A. ucker, S. M. Regular meetings are held n the first and third Saturday evenings of ach week. Brunswig & Co. — general store. The reat business transacted by the above firm, at once noticable to the stranger on visit- ,g B.iattie for the first time; but if he be of 1 in(|uiring mind, and look for the causes 'ill soon discover it, in their immense stock f dry goods, groceries, clothing, hats and ips, boots, shoes, etc., which are marked in iptivating figures. These gentlemen also perate a large steam elevator at Beattie, that as a great storage capacity, and which does 1; much business as any other one in Kansas, lat is located on the St. Joseph and Grand ;land railway. They are active, wide-awake sntlemen, who keep abreast of the times, hey are liberal advertisers and attract a ade from far and near. George F. Blake — general store. The rge business in dry goods, groceries, cloth- ig, notions and shoes, conducted by the 30ve gentleman, is one of the leading com- lercial interests in Beattie. The observer annot help notice the neat and tasty manner I which his stock is kept, its great variety id desirable quality. We found Mr. Blake pleasant gentleman to talk business with, id it is with great pleasure that we accept le oppoitunity, now presented, of speaking r his business, regretting, however, that our mitcd space forbids a more extencied notice. H. C. Smith — general store. Prominent nong the many large concerns in Beattie, is the large general store of 11. ('.Smith. It occupies an eligible location and is filled with a very comprehensive stock of general mercandise. Ills dry goods and notion de|)artment is very extensive, and all the goods therein are handsomely displayed. In clothing, boots, shoes, etc., the same order, (piality and quantity is manifested. In gro- ceries, he keeps in large supply, full lines of stajjle and fancy groceries, canned and bot- tled goods, dried and preserved fruits. Mr. Smith always pays the top price for country produce, and receives, as he should, a large share of the business that comes to Beattie, in his line. O'Neil Bros. — department store. These gentlemen have largely identified themselves with the growing business interests of Beat- tie. Their sales-room is large and conven- ient, and their stock is full and complete in the different departments. Large additions have been recently made in their furniture department, where now, everything stylish and first-class in furniture may be had. In the harness and general hardware part cjf their business, the same magnitude preyails. They are also agents for the celebrated Buckeye binder and mower, and sell punq^s, wind -mills, tanks and pipe. The Messrs. O'Neil also conduct a siinilar establishment in Summerfield, where they operate an eleva- tor as well as here. L. E. Helvern Hardware Co. The gen- tlemen composing the above firm, are alert and vigilent in looking after its interests, and are always in the lead in the march ot pro- gress. They have a mammoth stock of gen- eral hardware, stoves, tinware, queensware, undertakers goods, furniture, implements, wagons, carriages, carts, pumps, harness, etc. They are well known in commercial circles, and are honorable and fair dealing men in all the affairs of life. W. B. & M. Hawk — druggists. To win success in the drug business, one must pos- sess not only business ability, but also a large amount of specific personal knowledge in re- gard to the articles handled. Gentlemen possessing to a marked degree, the above requisites,.are the Messrs. W'. B. & M. Hawk. They embarked in this busiia.ess a number of 86 years ago, and by the utilization of their nat- urally fine business qualities, have succeeded in building up a large patronage. They carry a large stock, consisting of pure drugs and medicines, toilet articles, perfumes, patent medicines druggists' sundries, school and miscellaneous books. The Messrs. Hawk are gentlemen that command, by their ability and worth, the respect and esteem of the entire community. Beattie Drug Company. Among the many business interests in Beattie that should receive promintnt mention, is that of the above company. Its location is very desir- able, and the store room is elegantly appoint- ed. It is well stocked with a large, valuable assortment of pure, fresh drugs and medi- cines, extracts, tinctures, toilet requisites, pharmaceutical preparations, and all the most desirable and reliable proprietary medi- cines. Its proprietors have a full knowledge oi drugs and their properties and values, and make a specialty of compounding physician and family receipts, giving to this department that intelligent supervision it deserves. F. W. Hutchinson — grocer. At a casual glance, or passing thought, it seems remark- able how rapidly some firms or individuals acquire a large and lucrative trade; but when che matter is investigated, it is easily ex- plained, as nothing is so successful in a busi- ness, as energy and enterprise, coupled with industry and honorable dealing, and in this connection it is our pleasure to make men- tion of the business of Mr. Hutchinson, whose business premises are commodious and well arranged, being located to control a large trade. The stock carried embraces staple and fancy groceries, including sugar, coffee, teas, canned goods, spices, pickles, condi- ments of all kinds; also a select line of fine brands of all kinds of cigars. Mr. Hutchin- son well deserves the patronage that has been accorded him, for throughout his business he adheres strictly to the rules of honesty and integrity and supplying his customers with the freshest and purest goods obtainable and at reasonable prices. E. Vannosdoll is the proprietor of an- other first-class grocery store, which is a per- fect model of cleanliness and neatness, and whose stock is selected to meet the wants of discerning buyers. All the staple and fancy goods known to the trade are to be found on his shelves and in store. Mr. Vannosdoll is the recipient of a large and constantly grow- ing patronage, which he is very deserving of, for his painstaking manner and agreeable way of treating his customers. The Bank of Beattie does a regular and perfectly legitimate banking business, and has a good line of depositors who have per- fect faith in the integrity of its management. It transacts a general banking and collection business, and has correspondents in all the large eastern cities. It is agent for the Cun- ard line of trans-x^tlantic steamers and issues drafts on all foreign countries. Joe Baer is the accomplished cashier. N. T. Waters — lumber. In the matter of this very important industry, Beattie is to be congratulated in having in her midst, such a complete lumber yard as that conducted by Mr. Waters. His stock of building material, including sash, doors, shingles, blinds, and all other kinds of lumber, is unsurpassed in the county. N. C. Watkins — jewelry. In Mr. Wat- kins' place the intending purchaser can always find an ample supply of watches, clocks, jew- elry, musical instruments, wedding and birth- day presents. Mr. Watkins is also agent for the White sewing machine, and keeps in store a full supply of machine supplies. Re- pairing promptly and neatly done. Edward Krug — meat market. Opposite the Burnett house is the handsome market of the above gentleman, where at all times can be found a good supply of home killed beef, the very best that can be had. He handles also dried and smoked meats. Gallagher Brothers also operate a good meat market and do a large business in dis- pensing good and wholesome beef, pork, veal, mutton and smoked meats. Their shop is always clean and their refrigerator accommo- dations first-class. Miss M. Mulligan — millinery. The ladies of Beattie and vicinity need not go away from Beattie when in want of anything in the millinery line, for Miss Milligan's stock of that kind of merchandise is very complete. «7 [he work turned out from this temple of shion is almost faultless, as can be attested y the large nuniaer who favor her with their atronage. W. H. Chrisman conducts a very attract- re restaurant, and furnishes regular and liort order meals in good style and at popu- ar prices. Give him a call. The Burnett house is the leading hotel ind enjoys a large business from local and iransient people. Geo. H. Heller is the pro- JDrietor, and looks carefully after the interest 3f the gu ests. In connection with his son he operates a first-class livery barn, all their carriages, buggies, harness, robes and dusters being new. S. S. Sparks is the proprietor of another barn, and does a large business. His place is commodious, horses good, buggies new and charges reasonable. Beattie has one paper, the Star, which is ably edited by Daniel Maybie. HOME CITY. One of the Fusliini^ and Progressive Towns of the County. THE ©ENTER OF A ^IGH Ao-ricultural District, Peopled with In- tel! i^ent Farmers Who go There to Deal.-A Bright Future. Home City was founded in 1883, by G. W. Van Camp. It is a flourishing little town situated in MarshaU county, Kansas, on the St. Joseph and Grand Island railrod. It is 105 miles west of St. Joseph, Missouri, and seven miles east of Marysville, the county seat. It is so located that farmers come from many miles in each direction to do their trading. Home City is one of the best trading points between St. Joseph and Grand Island, and is in the midst of a rich agricul- tural country which produces every year, millions of bushels of wheat, oats and corn,; and thousands of horses, cattle and hogs, all of which seek an eastern market. The finest horses in the west are raised in and around Home City. The country is a beautiful roll- ing prairie, the soil of which is a rich black loam from two to six feet deep. The country is well settled with sober, industrious and in- telligent farmers, many of whom are quite wealthy. The landscape is dotted every- where with beautiful farm houses and barns, surrounded with fine young orchards of fruit trees of all kinds, and, a great many other improvements which remind the ob- server of some of the best farming commu- nities of the east. Public schools are numerous, and a beautiful building for this purpose may be seen every few miles in every direction. Here school houses are models of size, neat- ness, cleanliness and comfort. Home City has an excellent school, one of the best in the connty. Its merchants are all doing well, and are engaged in buying and shipping live stock, grain, butter, eggs and all other farm 88 products, and in supplying the surrounding some one to engage in this lucrative business, country with farm machinery and general the only house devoted to the drug line in ' merchandise. ' this thriving, pushing and energetic young J. B. Wuester— general merchandise. city. The stock consists of pure, fresh drugs, : The above gentleman is proprietor of one chemicals and tinctures, toilet articles, sta- 1 of the best general mercantile stores in Mar- tionery, school supplies, blank books, and all shall country, and does a large trade with ^^-^^ standard proprietary medicines known to farmers and others, for miles in either direc- ^he trade. The arrangement of this model tion from Home City. The reason of his little store is not surpassed anywhere in Mar- extensive business, is easily accounted for. gi-,all county. The bottles on the shelyes ' His stock of dry good, groceries, hardware, ^nd in the show windows are of elegant de- queensware and kindred branches, is large gign and seem to have been selected by a nand has been selected with great care and a critical eye. The show cases are of the latest ifull knowledge of his customer's wants. Mr. ^^d most beautiful pattern and are filled with rWnester is also manager of the large grain ^ first-class selection of the many articles f elevator located here, and owned by Gregg carried in stocks of this kind. As before < Brothers, of Kansas City. He is a live and ^to^tQ^ Messrs. Bennett & Charles, are not : energetic business man, and is deserving of druggists, and as this property came to them 'the large trade which goes to him. In a real estate transaction, they will dispose I- J. Bevendge & Co.-general merchan- ^^ .^^^^^ business premises including dwel- ndise. One of the old (if we may use the j.^^ ^^^^^^ ^^ ^ ^^^^^ ^^^^^^^^^^ ^^ ^^^ ^^^ cword old) firms of Home City, is Bevendge ^^,j^^ .^^^.^^^ ^^ ^^^^^^ .^ ^^.^ business. The ox: Co., who conduct a first-class general Q^^p^^^^^^ity of a life time here presents n^tore, very conveniently located for doing a .^^^^^ ^^ ^^^^ ^^^^^^ physician who is looking Marge business. Their stock consists ot dry ^^^. ^ ^^^^^-^^ ^^ practice his profession in a to-Qods, groceries, gents' turnishing goods, V . . t j r % • ,wwv,io, ^iwv,^ ^ , w, ^ J, & , growing town, m acommunity noted for Its in- igars and tobacco. They always pay the ,,. i i ^ '^ ..• ^o.L a.n.i L ^ J .1 I J telligence, progress, schools, and productive- ghgh-est market prices for county produce c ■. c r\ r.^^ ,„i,^ ir. v^^f o ° ^^ ' -^ ^ ness or its farms. Or one who is not a abld sell goods at a fair margin of profit. . . , . . . , , «= t, I a physician, desinnganopening where a large acqey are gentlemen who stand well in the ,. r •. i • ^ j ^ -^ != amount ot capital is not necessary, need 'dieaimunity for their sterling worth and com- , , r ,i r *uv v • f , ^.^^- i,^ , -^ _ . ^ look no further, for this is just what he plaerciaMntegrily. wants. Messrs. Bennett & Charles, of Gales- burg, Illinois, have a large amount of Kansas nei Reed Brothers — general merchandise. inciother firm engaged in the general mer- . ^ , J. , . ■ -n J r> .u 1 ^1 farms and other property, m Eastern, Central co-andise busines is Reed Brothers, and they ' ' : , , , . , 1 ,> HM • and Southern Kansas for sale or trade. tio/le their place the "Trade Palace. iheir ,. ., , , ^ J These gentlemen possess a large experience buisiness premises are eligibly located ^ ^ ■ • , r , , , . A- A in values and never resort to trickery or false arid their store room commodious and . -l ,, c J 1 . 1 J -^u 1 A representations in their dealings. Mr. h. trell fitted up, and stocked with a large and '- . ° - , . 1 r J 1 • Vail is the gentleman m charge of this ar^raprehensive stock of dry goods, groceries, ° . . ~ ,, , , , . , , ^ property, and any communications addressed te^tions, clothing, queensware, hardware, etc. i t. j ' j , , . , ^ J 1 • to him will receive prompt attention, mhey are agreeable gentlemen to do business i r - . , J 1,1,-, • • • T. H. Edmundson — hardware. Oppo- brith and are held high estimation in com- site the Western hotel is the hardware estab- soercial circle. _ Bennett & Charles— druggists. These Hshment ot Mr. T. H. Edmundson, who car- a^entlemen have recently purchased the drug ries a well selected stock of general hard- Ij^ock and business'premisesof Dr. Teagar. ware and shelf goods. Stoves, tinware, tj-ithough not practical druggists, they have woodenware, barbed wire and agricultural at^aced a competent man in charge who is implements. Mr. Edmundson is also post- ving his attention to getting the stock in master of Home City, and conducts his Q^st-class condition, preparatory to dispo,^- business and Uncle Sam's in a first-class P g of it. Here is a rare opportunity for manner. Van Camp & McMorran — lumber. These gentlemen deserve prominent mention in this review of Home City's business inter- ests. Rut we regret that time will not per- mit us to give their business the extended notice we intended, and must content our- selves by briefly alluding to the fact that the stock of lumber, doors, sash, blinds, lath and shingles c arned by them in their yard is large and well selected. They are gentle- men who very materially help in Home City's prosperity. Mrs. J. M. Thomas has a neat and tasty millinery establishment and carries a nice stock of seasonable articles at prices within the reach of all. William Crane — livery. One of the best and most conveniently arranged livery barns in the county is that of Mr. Crane. It is n(iw and large and built expressly for this business. He has good horses and carriages which he lets at moderate rates. J. VV. Thomas — 'elevator. One of the largest elevators of the county, is that of J. W. Thomas. It is run by steam and during the handling of last year's great corn crop, it was taxed lo its fullest capacity. Mr. Thomas always pays the highest market price for grain, and hence his warehouse has gained an enviable reputation throughout the country tributary to Home City. He also handles agricultural implements. Gregg Brothers — elevator. The above gentlemen live in Kansas City, but their in- terests are looked after by Mr. J. B. Wuester who is so well and favorably known in this part of Marshall county. The storage and daily handling capacity of this elevator was severely taxed the past season in taking care of the vast amount of corn which came to Home City for a market. They are always abreast of the times and pay the top prices for all kinds of grain. Henry Batterson is a practical horse- shoer and blacksmith in all its various branches, and conducts one of the most suc- cessful repair shops in the county. F. S. Biberstein is also engaged in gen- eral blacksmithing, and does a large amount of repair work and horseshoeing for the farmers and others who come to Home City to trade. Western Hotel, J. Beveridge, proprietor, is a very comfortable and homelike place, where those having business in Home City can find rest and needed refreshment. MARIETTA. The town of Marietta, situated eight miles north of Marysville, on the Blue river, and Blue Valley Branch oi the Union Pa- cific railway system, is yet in its infancy, be- ing but a little over one year old, but it 11; a vigorous and very healthy infant town, and already shows signs of prococity beyond its tender years, and from present indications will make itself known before attaining its majority. Messrs. Angus McLeod, T. J. Mann and J. Lawson were the original j)ro- prietors of Marietta which they platted about one year ago. The Railroad company has since then erected a handsome station house, the most convenient of the smaller stations along the line, McLeod Brothers are own- ers of the largest elavator in Marshall county, at this point, which has a storage capacity of fifty thousand bushels, with a daily handling capacity of eight thousand bushels. The Messrs. McLeod are gentle- men who always pay the highest market price for everything they handle which ac- counts for the immense business done at at their model elevator. T. J. Mann was born in Delaware county, Ohio, the state which has furnished so many of the progressive citizens of Kansas, and has resided in Marshall county since 1863. Jacob Lawson is one of the solid farm- ers of Oketo township, and is a public spir- ited citizens in the fullest sense of the word. Recently the government has established a postoffice in Marietta, with Charles Mann as postmaster, who also fills the several posi- tions of station and telegraph agent to the entire satisfaction of the companies wni^'-- employ him, and the community in general. There is scarcely a doubt that in the near future a railroad will be built from Sum- merfield to Odell, crossing the Blue river at Marietta, where nature seemingly in antici- pation of such an event, has prepared the banks on either side of the riyer with a view, that, when man in the future, was compelled to span the stream with an iron superstruct- ure no great outlay would be necessary for foundation, approaches or abutme'its. No effort has ever been made to boom Maretta, the proprietors believing that such a course would prove disastrous in the end. Here is, however, one of the best openings in North- eastern Kansas for some one to open up a 90 good general store, comprising a stock sufficiently comprehensive to meet the re- quirements of the great number who go there to sell their grain. Here also, is an open field for a gqod blacksmith and repair shop; the business that it would attract, would in- sure a good living and in time a competency. To the investor or the man of small means seeking for a home which in time will have materially enhanced in value, Marietta offers opportunities that should receive their care- ful attention. Surrounding Marietta are some of the, handsomest and best farms in Marshall county, which are watered by the serpentine Blue in its peaceful flow towards the sea. SCHROYER. Schroyer is a new town about eight miles south of Marysville on the Big Blue and Blue Valley branch of the Union Pacific railway, and is quite a trading point. Hammett Bros, are actively engaged in buying grain and live stock. HULL. Hull is situated on the Big Blue river and the Blue Valley railroad, about six miles north of Marysville, and is a considerable trading point. A Mr. Travelute conducts a good general store. BIGELOW. Bigelovv is located on the C. B. M. P. railway, six miles east of Irving and three miles west of Barrett. The immediate cause of making Bigelow a point on the railroad was due to the fine quarries of lime stone opened in the vicinity. VERMILLION. Vermillion is a pleasant little town of several hundred inhabitants and is located on the south fork of the Black Vermillion, seventy miles west of Atchison on the Cen- tral Branch railroad. The first building erected on the town-site was put up by VV. H. Dickinson, in the spring of 1870, and was used as a store. The Methodists and Pres- byterians have good church edifices, which are well attended. The schools here as well as elsewhere in Kansas, are first-class. There are a number of good stores in the different branches of business. A large elevator is also located here. A HANDSOME HOME. A Perfect Bijou in the Midst of Sylvian Grandeur. Nowhere in this part of Kansas can there be found a more beautiful or desirable home than that of Charles F. Koester, of Marysville. Whilst in the construction of the residence there was no attempt at osten- tatious display, it is complete in every par- ticular and the beholder at once votes it the ideal home. Of the beautiful grounds sur- rounding it, however, we confess to an utter lack of ability to properly describe it, for it seems that the genius of a dozen landscape gardners must have been taxed to the utmost to produce such lovely effects. Sinuous walks lead us through this modern Eden, from one attraction to another in delightful expectancy. One moment you are in a wild- wood retreat where you instinctively look for the crouching tiger, but at the next turn a vista is opened up to your delighted vision- of geometrically formed lawns, edged with brilliant flowers which emit a grateful odor so pleasing to one's olfactories. The trees and shrubbery are everywhere, and so is the sun- light — a very rare combination indeed! Fountains and statuary greet the eye at every turn, and art and nature seem struggling for the mastery. Surely no rarer combination of subdued and cultivated nature and the advanced ideas of art can be found, than is displayed in this exquisite garden. To properly describe this master piece of landscape adornment which so clearly shows the intel- ligent conception of its owner, of the beauties the trained forces of nature can produce, one should have the descriptive ability of Wash- ington Irving or Rider Haggard. Surround- ing this incomparable garden Mr. Kcester has built a very substantial brick wall in panels and relief which called for a great deal of archi- tectural knowledge. The entrance from the Broadway side is guarded by two lions, one on either side, couchant, which presents a very agreeable ensemble. Truly it has been said that Mr. Kcester's home "is the cynosure of every eye." 92 BARRETT. John C. Fremont crossed the Big Ver- million, June 20, 1842, on his way to the mountains at a point where Barrett is now located and made the following mention in his note book: "We crossed at 10 a. m., the Big Vermillion, which has a rich bottom of about one mile in breadth, one-third of which is occupied by timber." The first settlers after the Frenchmen and their Sioux families, was G. H. Hollen- berg, afterwards founder of Hollenberg, Washington county. As there was at this time considerable California travel that way, he opened a small store and stocked it with provisions and articles such as the immigra- tion demanded. John D. Wells, D. M. Leavitt and Joseph Langdon, were the next to settle on the Ver- million, in 1855. In the spring of 1855, a colony from Cadiz, Ohio, came with the in- tention of settling on the Vermillion in a body, selecting a tract five miles square. A. G. Barrett, D. C. Auld, John Roland, J. G. Radcliffe, W. S. Blackburn and a Mr. Poe, all members of the colony, settled on this tract in 1855. Barrett was laid off as a town- site in 1868-9, by A. G. Barrett, who deeded one-half of the site to the C. B. U. P. railway, who agreed to build a depot and sidetrack. A postoffice was established in 1857, with E. Pugh as postmaster. A saw mill was built by Joseph Langdon in 1856, and was operated for several years. In the summer of 1855, A. G. Barrett brought from Ohio, the first grist mill erected in the county. -^INDEXj ILLUSTRATIONS. ^^^^ PA.GE. Residence of Hon. Perry Hutchinson 4 Court House 7 Residence of L. W. Libby 11 Hutchinson Mills 15 Catholic Church 17 Map of Marysville , 18 German Evangelical Church 19 Central School Building (old) 23 Presbyterian Church 27 Methodist Episcopal Church 31 Koester Block 35 Exchange Bank Building. 41 Residence of Hon. Frank Schmidt 44 Residence of Hon. Chas. F. Koester 91 CITIES AND TOWNS. Marysville 22 Frankfort 45 Summerfield 52 Blue Rapids 57 Waterville 67 Axtell : 73 Oketo • 79 Beattie 84 Home City 87 Marietta 89 Schroyer, Hull, Bigelow, Vermillion 90 Barrett, Herkimer 92 HERKIMER. The little village of Herkimer is pleas- antly located on a bend of Reamer Creek^ six miles northwest of Marysville on the St. Joe and Grand Island railway. The first set- tlement of what is now known as Herkimer, was made by Frederick Brothers and H. Lenker, who settled on Horse Shoe creek in 185S. In 1878, a town-site was laid out on a tract of land owned by O. Keller, who was its founder. The first business house built in this place v^as erected by W, Ulch, who- remained about two years. There is located here a large steam elevator, and a number of stores, a hotel and blacksmith shop. ERRA'fA. On page (8) we say -'The northwesteril portion of the county was setteled in 1857 by George Guittard and 30ns." It should read: The northeastern portion of the county was settled in 1857 by George Guittard and sons,f A. E. PARK, ATTORN EY- AT-LA W, MARYSVILLE, : : : KANSAS. Will practice in the Distiict and Supreme Courts of the State of Kansas, and in the Federal Courts of the United States. Collections made promptly. Office two doors east of the Pacihc House. SMITH & PARK, ^EAL ESTATE, L0AI2 AI2D INSURANSE AGENTS. Have on hand 200,000 acres of real estate for sale or trade for stock or merchandise. City or farm nronertvVor rent. Represent the best Loan and Insurance Companies, Fire, Life and Accident. Busmess solicited from persons having farms for sale or exchange. Office two doors east of Pacific House on Broadway, Marysville. GOETIIffiCTAL * ffiSURANSE * GOMPANY -^^lOF NEW YORK.^ Insures against loss by Fire, Lightning, Tornado and Wind Storms. Has a Cash Capital of over One Million of Dollars. Cash assets of over Five Millions of Dollars. A reserve for the security of insurance in force amounting to over Two Million and a half dollars, and a net surplus, above the capital and all liabilities of over Twelve Hundred Thousand Dollars. It has paid losses to date amounting to the large sum of over Twenty-three Millions of dollars. It conducts its business under the provisions of the Safety Fund Law of the State of New York, and has in the two safety funds over One Million of Dollars. If you desire insurance on property of any kind send a postal card or call on JNO. A. SMITH, Marysville, agent for Marshall county, Kansas. JOHN JOERG, PROPRIETOR OF THE Nonpareil # Grocery # House. STO@K, LAf^GE, FRESH % SOMPpHENSIVE, We Lead Our Competitors in Staple and Fancy Groceries, Dried and Smoked Meats. HIGHEST PRISE ALWAYS PAID ¥0^ SOUNT^Y PI^ODUGE, Store, Corner 6th and Broadway, Marysville, Kansas. (oa*'