THE GAZETTE BOOK FOR 1877-8, » • ♦ lISIOE!OFNEElfii, ILLUSTRATED. Being a Complete Historical Sketch from the '• Early- Days" to the Present Time, with Interesting Incidents and Personal Reminiscences. C O N^ T A I N r N a ALSO A FULL AXD COMPLETE RECORD OF Neenah ^ Rebellion And a Complete City and Business Directory, BY G. A. CUmWIJfGHAM, EDITOR OF THE N^EENAH GAZETTE. To WHICH IS Appended Historical JSer:mons and Sketches by Resident Clergymen, Making a Complete Church History of Neenah. VRINTKU AT THE (iAZETTE PRINTING ESTABLISHMENT 1 878. ench— Changes Which Followed — Natural Beauty of this Section — Retrospective, Etc., Etc 13 SE(X)\D (CHAPTER. Scheme of the (Tovernment to Civilize the Indians — Mills Built and Houses Erected for Their Use on the Present Site of Neenah — Men are Sent to Teach Them the Science of Agriculture — Location of the Houses Built — The Terri- tory is Ceded to the United States in 1886 by the Menom- inees — C'onsequent ( blapse of the S(;heme for Improving the Condition of the Indians — Sale of the Property to Harrison Reed in 1843 20 ITIIRD CHAPTER. Reed Purchases M^innebago Rapids, Oct. 2, 1843 — Occurren- ces and Embarrassments Following the Purchase— Com- ing of the First Settlers — Pendleton and Mansur — Arrival of Yining and Harlow, Aug. 28, 1844 — Incidents Attend- ing Their Introduction to This Locality — Condition of Affairs at that Time— They Run the Old Government Mills— Ira Baird and Family Arrive in December, 1845— Thrilling Incident Attending Their Journey 31 FOURTH CHAPTER. First Survey of Lands in this V^icinity — First Lands Entered —Concerning the Sale of Lands on the Island, Which THE "GAZETTE" BOOK FOR 1877-8, Occurred in 1835 — Prices Paid — Who Purchased— Gov. Doty Builds the *' Grand Loggery " — Date and Circum- stance of His Arrival in the State — Difficulties Encount- ered in Entering Lands Hereabouts— Signification of the Name "Neenah" — Incident in Relation Thereto— The "Council Tree." 41 FIFTH CHAPTER. Incidents in Connection With the Arrival and Residence of Harrison Reed — Who Were Here on His Arrival — His AVagon the First to Cross the Fox River at Oshkosh — He Procures a Postoffice and Names it Neenah, in 1844 — Simon Quatermas the First Mail-carrier— P)uilds the First Barge, the " Growler"— His Daughter Nina the First WhiteChild Born in Neenah 47 SIXTH CHAPTER. James Ladd — His Recollections of Pioneer Days — Arrival in Neenah, 1846 — Builds the First Bridge Across the Big Slough — Builds the Winnebago House, 1847 — First Town Meeting 50 SEVENTH CHAPTER. 1846— First Year of Actual Settlement— Quite a Number Arrive in this Year and Take Up Lands — First Birth — First Marriage — First Death — ]Marriage Under the Coun- cil Tree 54 EIGHTH (TIAPTER. Rev. O. P. Clinton's Arrival— He Advises the Jones' to Come to Neenah — Circumstances Which Led to Their Becom- ing Interested Here— Loyal H. Jones Visits the Place in May, 1846 — Harvey Jones First Visits Neenah in Septem- ber of the Same Year — Made a Second Visit in 1847, and Came Here for Permanent Residence in 1848 — Lived at the Old House Near the Council Tree — Built the Second Frame Building in Neenah, Ktc 58 CONTENTS. NINTH CHAPTER, Death of Harvey Jones. Nov. 8, 1849 — Personal Appearance Incidents — AV^hen and Where Born — The Management of His Estate— L. H. Jones and E. W. Drury, Administrat- ors 63 TENTH CHAPTER. Great Interest Taken at Neenah and Menasha in the Fox River Improvement— Strife to Secure its Location — Par- ticulars of the Final Decision— A Bit of History — Short Account of the Improvement 69 ELEVENTH CHPATER. Recollections of Rev. O. P. Clinton — His Arrival at the Rapids — Stojis With Harrison Reed — Incidents in Con- nection With Holding Religious Services in the Early Days — Places AV'here He Preached — A Trip to Green Bay — John R. Kimberly's Advice to the Brewer — Early Day Incidents— Killing Bear and Deer on the Island 76 TWELFTH CHAPTER. Business and Improvements on the Water- Power — The Old Saw Mill Built by Harvey Jones, and Run Many Years by Robert Hold— J. and H. Kimberly BuiM the First Flour Mill— The Old Empire Mill— The Fox River Mills— The Stone and Brick Mills— Brown's Stave Works — Neenah Stove Works— Neenah Plow Works — Aylward's Plow Works — Other Improvements and Changes 81 j THIRTEENTH CHAPTER. The First St<..re, by Jones & Yale— J. t% H. Kimberly Build 1 the Brick Store — Early Day Trading — Hard Times — Smith's Block— View of Wisconsin Ayenue in 1S56— E. <& H. Smith— Alex. Bihstein— Other Early Day Business Men— Building of Pettibone Block — Later Changes on the Street, Etc 88 FOURTEENTH (CHAPTER. Contains a Condensed Histoi-y of Local Happenings for a Term of Six Years, Extending from 1871 to 1878 9fc) 10 THE "GAZETTE" BOOK FOR 1877-8. FIFTEENTH CHAPTER. Concluding Remarks — Neenah in 1878 — A Prediction — "Hard Times" — The Unusual Weather and Depressed Business in 1877-8 116 SIXTEENTH CHAPTER. NEENAH IN THE REBELLION- Effect on Our Community of the Declaration of War — The First Enlistments— Exciting Times— Complete Record of Co. "G," Third Regiment— List of Killed, Wounded and Discharged — Roster of the Company as Mustered Out of the Service, with Particulars of Promotions, Changes, Etc. 118 SEVENTEENTH (CHAPTER. History of Co. " K," 11th Regiment — Enlistment of the Sec- ond Company, bj' C. J. Wheeler — The Recruiting Office and First Drills — Incidents of the Time -History of the Company from the Day it LeftNeenah — Names of Officers and Men, with Their Record in the Service 131 EIGHTEENTH CHAPTER. The Last Full. Comjmny Going from Neenah, Raised by Simeon B. Nelson and Abner B, Smith — Particulars of the Enlistments — History of the Company— Full List of Offi- cers, Men, Etc 140 NINETEENTH CHAPTER. SKETCH OF THE LIFE OF HARVEY JONES. His Arrival in Neenah in 1846 154 TWENTIETH CHAPTER. Unconsidered Paragraphs — The Indian Scare — A Remark- able Incident — Neenah Steamboats— The St. Paul— An Early-day Duel — The First Telephone—" The Hundred Day Men," Etc 164 TWENTY-FIRST CHAPTER. The Railroads — Building of the Chicago & Northwestern- Building of the Wisconsin Central — List of Village Presi- dents—Public Schools 170 CONTENTS. 11 TWENTY-SECOND CHAPTER. Civic Societies— Masons, Odd Fellows, Temperance Soci- eties, Knights of Honor, etc 175 TWENTY-THIRD CHAPTER. Neenah as a Summer Resort and Watering Place 182 TWENTY-FOURTH CHAPTER. The Manufacturing Interests of Neenah, Illustrated 184 Genei'al City Directory 207 General Business Directory APPENDIX. Historical Sermons by J. E. Chapin, and Sketches of Church History bv Other Resident Pastors *^fe?»^ —'^eace, up and down these waters passed the missionaries who in early days raised the symbol of the cross all along this water route, from Mackinaw to the Mississippi, and along the shores of river and lake wound the great trail whicii made the main route north and south. Here, too, was fought one of the greatest and most disastrous battles occurring during the wars between the French and Indians. Northwest of the city, on the shore of Little Lake Buttes des Mortes, at the point intersected by the C. & N. W. R. R., in early days was to be seen a high, large mound, which uiarked the l)iirial place of hundreds of Indians killed at that spot. The following account of this famous battle we quote from Harney's History, and, though doubting that so great a number were killed as stated, still the general description is, no doubt, nearly correct: THE BATTLE OF LITTLE BUTTES DES MORTS. ''The stronghold and principal village of tlie Sacs and Foxes was on the banks of the Little Buttes des Morts, below Doty's Island. They were fortified by mounds and ditches, and attacked the traders in their passage up and down the river, from whom they demanded tribute. The boats were obliged to stop and comply with their extortionate exactions. So annoying had this become that an expedition was fitted out against them under the command of Capt. Morand, in ITiC., He proceeded w^ith a large fleet of Durham boats and canoes, covered with oil-cloth to conceal the cargo. When he neared the 18 NEENAH LOCAL HISTORY. Indian blockade he sent a land detachment to attack them in the rear. When he came opposite the village, the Indians, as usual, signalled him to stop. He at once complied with the request, and, when the boats ap- proached the shore, the Indians thronged the bank in great numbers, preparatory to boarding the boats, when, to their surprise, the oil-cloth was thrown off, and, in- stead of the rich booty they were so eager to obtain, several hundred armed men arose and poured into them a deadly discharge of musketry. The detachment that was formerly landed came up and cut off their retreat. More than a thousand warriors perished in this short and decisive battle. The French expedition proceeded up the Upper Fox and down the Wisconsin to Prairie du Chien, where another great battle occurred with the Fox tribe — who had long made war on the whites and the more peaceful tribes, their allies,— which, with the battle at ''Little Butte," nearly annihilated the hostile and savage Foxes, and secured the safety of the river passage to the whites and more peaceful tribes. The mounds at Little Buttes des Morts are commemorative of the disasters which ended the supremacy of the Fox Indians." This section was for many years under the govern- ment of France, and this river route was the scene of their expeditions for conquest or trade, in which they were constantly engaged with the Indians. '' New France,'' as this whole Northwest was called, was a land of great promise to the people of that far-away country from whom it took its name, and from whence came the adventurous spirits who raised the tri-color along the great lakes and this river route. In 1759 "New France'' passed into the possession of the English, the territory THE ''GAZETTE" BOOK. FOR 1877-8. 19 embraced at that time inclii cling, of course, Wisconsin. In 1761 the British first took possession of the fort at Green Bay. The trade in furs was, in those days, of vast import- ance, and this section was especially rich in this product. This territory was under the dominion of France ninety- nine years; of Great Britain thirty -one years: of the Colony of Virginia six years, and latterly under the jurisdiction of Indiana, Illinois, and Michigan, and fin- ally, in 1836, it was organized as a territory under the name of Wisconsin. This particular section is rich in aboriginal and tra- ditional history, and it would be a pleasure to dwell up- on the subject more at length, but the nature of this little work is such, and our space so necessarily limited, that we must needs pass at once to speak of the first white settlers. — ^^^ ^Jft^^kSI?^««§^^ 30 NEENAH LOCAL HISTORY. SECOND CHAPTEPt. THE GOVERNMENT IMPROVEMENTS. Scheme of the Goverxment to Civilize the Indians — Mills ARE Built and Houses Erected for Their Use on the Pres. ENT Site of Neenah — Men are Sent to Teach Them the Science of Agriculture — Location of the Houses Built — The Territory is Ceded to the U, S. in 1836 by the Me- nominees — Consequent Colapse of the Scheme for Improv- ing the Condition of the Indians — Sale of the Property TO Harrison Reed, 1848. i^mJ iJf]^|NLTKE other localities, this point has a history precediiis^ the first actual settlements, and to properly prepare and pave the way for intro- i^ ducing our pioneer sketches, we will first explain the condition of thinos immediately prior to the date at which the first settlers located here. THE MENOMINEE RESERVATION. The lands north of the Pox river, that is the Upper Fox, and west of Lake Winnebago, had been put aside as a reservation for the benefit of and occupancy by the Menominee tribe of Indians. At that time, Fond du Lac was the extreme nor- therly limit of civilization, excepting the settlements at Green Bay and other lake shore points, with an attempt at forming a settlement on the south side of the Fox near the present site of Oshkosh. This entire section THE 'GAZETTE" BOOK, FOR 1877-8. 21 was then known as the '' Indian hind," and as the lands were in no vvay in market, and no prospect of soon being, there was of course no attempt at settlement. IN 1835-6 The Government became interested in a scheme for civ- ilizing and improving the condition of the Indians in this territory, and at this particular point it was pro- posed to locate a village, from whence the civilizing in- fluences were to flow, which would make of the roving Menominee and Pottavx^atamie a scientific tiller of the soil, and a general adept in the arts and sciences. For the furtherance of this scheme the Government erected a grist mill, which was in existence, and still known as the Old Government Mill, until destro^'-ed by fire in the spring of 1874. A saw mill was also built, on the site of which now stands the Neenah Paper Mills. These mills were erected by the Government for the use and benefit of the Indians. To secure the requisite water-power, a wing-dam was run out into the river in- tercepting and turning quite a stream into the race way which was dug to the newly built mills. This race followed the course of that now known as the " south race." In addition to the mills, the Government caused to be built twenty or thirty houses, including a school house and blacksmith shop, the latter fully equipped with tools and requisite supplies. Most of these build- ings were sixteen by twenty feet in size, made of hewn logs, and put up as good as the circumstances would ad- mit of. These were to be given to the Indians for their use, and for models vvhereby the}' could build others. Five of them were of more pretentious dimensions, being- two stories high and provided with a " wing.'' These also were built of hewn logs, though otherwise finished 32 NEENAH LOCAL HISTORY. ofp in quite good shape, for the work being done under Government direction, no expense was spared. These large houses were for the use of the men who were to run the grist and saw mills, also for the use of those who were sent here to teach the Indians the art of agricul- ture, &c. Of the latter there was provision made for four. These "farmers" were paid a salary of ^f 800 per annum, the amount being allowed tln^n from the Indian reserve fund. A school teacher and blacksmith was furnished them under the same plan. As might be expected, the Indians did not take kindly to the means provided for their education and improvement, and the extent of the experimental " farming," as one of the earliest settlers has told us, was for the " teachers " to get enough In- dians'around to do the work required to cultivate a patch of corn and potatoes for said " farmers' " own especial benefit. As for the Indians using the houses, it is said that they would pull out the floors and build fires on the ground instead of using the fire-place and chimney, while others would stable their ponies in the houses while they pitched their camp outside. The five large houses were located as follows: One on the lake shore near the point, and on land now owned by Mr. Holbrook, is still to be seen (1878). One on the lake shore near the present residence of Mr. Lachmai] at the east end of Wisconsin avenue, and was for j'ears the residence of Harrison Reed. One near the old grist mill (present Winne))ago Paper Mills) was for many years occupied by Loyal H Jones. One on the Blair farm, and one on the Neff place, not far from the '' Hill of the Dead." Everyone of these buildings were still to be seen when the writer came to this place. The model block houses were scattered along at different points, ami all THE 'GAZETTE" BOOK, FOR 1877-8. 23 were not completed at the time the place was abandoned. The settlement was at that time called Winnebaoo Rapids It must be borne in mind that these improve- ments were all carried forward under Government direc- tion, and at Government expense, and were for the ben- efit of the Indians, there beino; then no white men here as actual settlers. This Utopian scheme was brought to a speedy close, however, as by a treaty made between the Menominee Indians and Gov. Dodge, at Cedar Rapids, (near Apple- ton), in 1836, this whole territory passed into the hands of the Government, and as a consequence the improve- ments made at this point were brought to a sudden ter- mination and shortly after deserted by those who had l)een here under the employ of the Government. From that time till the year 1843, the place was com- paratively abandoned, occupied only by Indians and occasional wandering trappers or traders. To nearly every resident of the city this information is first con- veyed through this little book, and to think of this set- tlement with its mills, school house and shops lying idle and disused for several years, forms an almost un- paralleled bit of local history. The next record we have is in the passage of the property from the control of the Government into the possession of private i)arties, and the histcuy of this transaction will prove especiall}' interesting, as it was in nian}^ respects peculiar, being brought abojt by mere chance, and it also afterwards proved to be a transaction which aflFected the permanent and entire interests of the future city. The foil owing- description of the place, as it appeared at that time, also to show the difficulties to be encountered in reaching this section, is thus given by Mr. Henry A. Gallup, one 34 NEENAH LOCAL HISTORY. of the first two men to locate at Oshkosh. The following is his description oi the trip from Green Bay to Lake Winnebago, in 1836: "When we left Ohio our destination was Lake Win- nebago, and leaving our father, and mother, and sister in good quarters at Green Bay, myself and brother start- ed for that particular locality without making any in- quiries, except as to the direction and distance. We started on foot, our course being up the Fox river. A sandy road of five miles, thickly settled by French and half-breeds, with quaint looking houses, many of them surrounded by palisades and the windows secured by shutters, brought us to Depere, a rival of Green Bay. Here we found quite a number of houses, and extensive preparations for building more. We were told here it was necessary to cross the river, and were accordingly ferried over in a skiff, an Indian trail pointed out to us to follow, and were told it was ten miles to the first house. Five miles carried us beyond civilization We expected to find a new country, but were quite unpre- pared to find it entirely unsettled, and a foot path ten miles in length struck me as remarkable. Our trail led ns directly along the river. Some times we were on the top of the hill, and then our path would wind down to the very water's edge to avoid some deep ravine, as nature seldom makes bridges. The scenery was beauti- ful, the side of the river we were upon was quite open, while the other side was heavily timbered. The waters of the broad river undisturbed, except by an occasional Indian canoe, which seemed to float so beautifully; we were sorry we had not adopted that mode of travel. Our trail would sometimes pass through a grove of wild plum and crab-apple trees with scarcely room enough THE ''GAZETTE'^ BOOK, FOR 1877-8. 25 for a person to pass, which suggested to us ambuscades, and we were always glad when we were through them. Indian lile was the mode of traveling in those days. Our ten miles was soon over; when we came down upon a low natural prairie covered with a luxuriant growth of grass; the river had quite an expansion, and in it were several little grass islands. This was Petit Kack-a-lin, and here was the house spoken of; a log house, with the same lay out buildings, and surrounded by a dozen In- dian wigwams. This was the residence of Eleazer Wil- liams, the veritable Dauphin of France; but he was as ignorant of the fact at that time as we were ourselves. As we approached the house, we were beset with an army of Indian dogs, and their bark was as intelligible to us as anything we heard on the premises. The In- dians looked their astonishment at seeing two Kich-e- ma-ka-man boys in their encampment. We made many inquiries of them, but got laughed at for our pains. As none of Williams' family could be found, it seemed like seeking information under difficulties; and finding the trail that led up the river, we pushed on, feeling satisfied that if we had gained no information, we had not imparted any, so the Indians and we were even. Our next point, we had been told, was Grand Kack-a-lin, which, for some reason— perhaps the name — we supposed was quite a place. About sundown, we came down from the high bank upon which our trail had been, upon the most beautiful flat of land I ever saw covered with a tuft of short grass and dotted all over with little groves of crab-apple and plum trees. The flat contained perhaps a hundred acres, the hill enclos- ing it in the shape of a cresent, and the boiling rapid river in front, which here is more than half a mile in 36 NEENAH LOCAL HISTORY. width. Here we found several large springs, very strong- ly impregnated with sulphur, at which we drank. Upon this flat we discovered a large pile of buildings which consisted of a large dwelling house and trading post, with the necessary out buildings, and belonging to Mr. Grignon, an Indian trader. This was the Grand Kack- a-lin, but the name is applied to the rapids in the river. Our greeting here was still more cordial than at our last place of callirig, as there were more dogs. At this house we applied for food and lodgings, but without success. Things began to have rather an unpleasant look, and we began to think we were too far from home — twenty mib^s from Green Bay and fifteen miles from any place. On looking about the premises we discovered, for the first time that day after crossing the river, something that wore pantaloons; and on accosting him, found that he could speak English. He was half negro, and the balance Stockbridge Indian. He informed us that Mr. Grignon was not at home, and there w:ould be no use in trying to get accommodations in his absence. That he lived directly on the opposite side of the river — that his canoe would not carry us— but he would get an Indian to take us over, and that we should be his guests over night To all these propositions we readily consented, and procuring an Indian to take us across, we got into a log canoe, when our ferryman, an old Indian of per- haps eighty or ninety years, taking his position in the stern with a shoving pole, shoved us safely through the boiling waters. Passing the night under the hospitable roof of our mixed friend, we hailed our native ferryman, and were again soon upon our march. Passing rapidly along, we came pat upon an Indian in a kneeling pos- THE ^^ GAZETTE" BOOK, FOR 1877-8. 27 ture beside the trail and at the foot of a tall post, upon the top of which was a gilded rooster, while in a side box set in the post was the infant Jesus. We were quite startled, but Mr. Indian maintained a perfect grav- ity, and we left him at his morning orisons. At a point five miles from the Grand Kack-a-lin^ called Little Chute, we found a Catholic Mission in course of erection, to which Nyni Crinkle gives a verj^ ancient origin. The manner of building was a curious one, which was by setting up posts about eight feet apart, and then filling up between with small logs and pinning througli the posts into the end of tlie logs. There were but one or two men at work upon it. It was afterwards occupied by a Catholic prii^st, who was also a pliysician, and administered to one body of the Menominee Indians, ))oth bodily and spiritually, with very beneficial results. Five miles further brought us to the Grand Chute, now Appleton. Here was a per- pendicular fall in the river of seven feet, but close to the shore the rock had worn away so that a boat could take the plunge in going down, and be led up by ropes if quite light. Here the Durham boats, which did all the freighting at that time up and down the river, were obliged to discharge their freight and roll it ahuig undor the bank on poles to above the fall. The boats were then lifted and dragged up by a large party of In- dians and reloaded above. The amount of freighting was then considerable. All the Government supplies- for Fort Winnebago was passed up this way and detach- ments of soldiers often passed in the same manner. Nothing could exceed the grandeur of the scenery at this point, everything at that time being in its wild and nat- ural state, and no habitation within miles. Just below 38 NEENAH LOCAL HISTORY. the falls, at the mouth of a little ravine, was a little plat of grass turf among a grove of plum and forest trees, entwined with wild grape vines, which was the favorite camping ground, and a more enchanting spot was never found. I had the pleasure of camping here two nights that same fall, in the month of November under most unfavorable circumstances— a crew of drunken Indians with nothing but the canopy of Heaven above us. But still the place had attractions for me. Following the bank of the river a short distance above, our trail sud- denly diverged from the river, and we found ourselves floundering throui^rh the woods and mud of Mud Creek. This was the first place we had found but what had some attraction. This was dismal enough. A few miles and we emerged into another enchanting spot of ground known as Little Butte des Morts, or the Mounds of the Dead. Here on a rising piece of ground are several large mounds where the dead of some Indian battle had been buried. An expansion of the river here is called Little Buttes des Morts Lake, at the upper end of which appears to be quite a village. This was Winnebago Rapids, (now Neenah). Here the Government had built a grist and saw mill and had commenced the build- ing of a large number of small log houses for the Me- nominee Indians, which were in different stages of com- pletion, when the work was stopped by the Indians consenting to sell the land to the Government. Some of the houses the Indians had taken possession of by tearing out the floors and pitching their tents on the ground inside the walls. They were also furnished with four farmers to instruct the Indians in farming^ at a salary of $800 per annum, which the Indians paid. These farmers were the only inhabitants of the place, at THE 'GAZETTE" BOOK, FOR 1877-8. 29 the house of one of whom, Mr. Clark Dickinson, we were welcomed and furnished with our dinner. We could make but a short stay, as we still had sixteen miles to travel without a habitation." After lying for some time in a deserted condition it was decided by the Government, through the War Department, to offer the mill site, with the buildings, improvements, personal property, etc., for sale, and to this end it was advertised to be sold at auction. The official record of the act authorizing this transaction is as follows: "These lands were sold by the War Depart- ment under act of Congress authorizing the sale of the lands, with the improvements thereon erected by the United States, for the use of their agents, teachers, farmers, mechanics, and other persons employed among the Indians. Approved March 3, 1843.'' To further this object, the Government caused ad- vertisements to be inserted in several papers, and among them was a paper published in Milwaukee. Harrison Reed was at this time interested in the Milwaukee paper and the announcement of the sale attracted his attention and he determined to investigate the matter in his own interest. To this end he consulted with Judge Doty, with whom he was acquainted, and Doty, knowing the location of the property and its value, advised Reed to buy it. Acting on this suggestion and his own convic- tion that it would prove a profitable investment, he bid off the property at the government sale in 1843, agree- ing to pay for the same a sum between three and four thousand dollars. This sale bears date Oct. 2, 1843. The inventory included the mills, water-power, several hundred acres of land, and all the buildings and im- provements thereon. It also included the blacksmith 30 NEENAH LOCAL HISTORY. shop, with its outfit and stock of iron, a quantity of sash, doors, nails, glass, lumber, carts, wagons, chains, tools, etc., also a quantity of loos {md timber which had been cut and rafted i)y the Government, with the expectation of cutting at the mill. It was indeed a great bargain, and Reed entered npon his possessions in high spirits, and as the sole owner of the village of Winnebago Rapids, he had just reason to indulge in bright dreams of future wealth and in- fluence. Harrison Reed is remembered by old settlers as a man of very considerable ability, a tireless worker, a great or- ganizer, and a man fertile in all manner of plans and schemes. He did not have the knack of making and keeping money, however, and his financial and business management was such as to })nng his best laid plans tr nought. He was very sociable, altracting and making friends very readily. In personal appearance he is described as being rather under medium size, thin featured, light complexion, blue eyes, hair thin, being quite bald, and^ being near sight- ed, he generally wore glasses. Was a native of York State, and about thirty years of age when he came to Neenah. Thus it will be seeii that our history comprises an era ante-dating the earliest ])ioneers, and being that time when this spot was taken by the Government and im- proved in the interest of the Indians, the time w^hen all this was abandoned and the j^lace deserted, and is only broken through its purchase by Harrison Reed, and the coming of the first actual settlers, where our only au- thentic personal historical record can begin. THE GAZETTE" BOOK, FOR 1877-8. 31 THIRD CHAPTER. Reed Purchases Winnebago Rapids, Oct. 2, 1843— Occurren- ces AND EmBARASSMENTS FOLLOWING THE PURCHASE— CoMING OP THE First Settlers — Pendleton and Mansur— Arrival OF Vining and Harlow, Aug. 28, 1845— Incidents Attend- ing Their Introduction to this Locality — Condition op Apfairs at that Time — They Run the? Old Government Mills — Ira Baird and Family Arrive in December, 1845 — Thrilling Incident Attending Their Journey, Etc., Etc. )S recorded in the last chapter, Harrison Reed bid off the property of Winnebago Rapids, both real , ■ and personal, on the 2d day of October, 1843, '#%5^^^ and shortl.y after entered into foil possession of his purchase. After being informed of his bid being accepted, Mr- Reed wrote to the General Land Office to enquire in whose possession or care the property was, and what steps were necessary for him to take. He was informed that the property was deserted, and, as he was the buyer he had l)etter take possession at once and look after it. The man who drew the elephant was in much the same fix as Mr. Reed with his new possessions, as his pecuniary circum- stances were such as to make it impossible for him to j pay tor the property when it was tendered on his bid. He obtained bondsmen, however, in the usual form when presenting his offer, and he was allowed some time to close up the contract, and being well satisfied as to the 32 NEENAH LOCAL HISTORY. value of the lands, and sanguine that something would "turn up" to help him out of his difficulties, he at once took possession of the property and began mak- ing use of certain portions of it — using and selling building material and other items cf personal property included in the inventory, and occupying and running the saw and grist-mill, but as he had not perfected his title, he could not sell any of the real estate, or in any way offer inducements to actual settlers, neither had he an}' means with which to improve the water-power- The property lay in this condition for upwards of two years, and until the coming of the Jones', an account of which will be given hereafter. Mr. Reed took up his residence in f»ne of the large houses built by the Government, and situated near the lake shore at the east end of Wisconsin avenue, where he resided for many years, his house being a stopping place for all the earlies-t comers. Shortly after the coming of Mr. Reed, George H. Mansur arrived on the ground and took up a claim on the lake shore, which he afterward purchased in due form, when the lands came in market. Mr. Mansur still resides on this same land. Peter Pendleton arrived at about this time and also made a " squatter s claim" on land still owned by his children. Stephen Hartwell and one Johnson, a Dane, were also here in this year, the latter being mail carrier between Fond du Lac and Wrightstown, he having made a claim on lands which afterward came into the possession of Brein, the former taking up lands which are now one of the ad- ditions to Sherrytown. Johnson was one of the two men dying in one day, mention of which is made else- where. THE 'GAZETTE" BOOK, FOR 1877-8. 33 In 1845 came several adventurous spirits, who are still among us, and who are inseparably connected with the history and incidents of the pioneer days. During this year came Gorham P. Vining and George Harlow, also Ira Baird and family, and Rev. 0. P. Clinton made his first visit to the Rapids in December of that year. The circumstances attending the first visit by Vining and Harlow are somewhat laughable, and show how the merest chance oft times changed the course of enterpris- ing spirits looking up a " site," and would afterward definitely fix their location. In the summer of 1845, in company with a young companion named Wallingford, both from Lowell, Mass., Vining left the east to look up a home in the great west. Coming to Wisconsin, they got as far as Watertown and there stopped for several days. While here they made the acquaintance of Harlow, who, like themselves was looking for a satisfactory location, and was stopping at Watertown, that being as far as they could travel at that time with any accommodation. After consultation and discussion it was resolved to push on to Fond du Lac, which place thev had heard mentioned as a pro- mising point. To make this trip a wagon and pair of horses was provided to take them over the prairies and through the woods, Harlow accompanying the party. Arriving at Fond du Lac they remained there several days and looked the county over to their entire satisfac- tion, and were anything but pleased with it. Coming from the hills of Massachusetts and Vermont, the low, flat, marshy surroundings of Fond du Lac appeared especially disagreeable, and the}- concluded to strike out for some other section of the State. While expressing his feelings, and at the same time his determination not 34 NEENAH LOCAL HISTORY. to give up looking, Vining made use of the expression that "he was going to get out of that mud hole, and find some place in Wisconsin where water would run down hill." This remark coming to the ears of one of the settlers, the latter was quite indignant at the im- plied reflection on this section of the territory, and in- formed the part}' that " if they would go to Winnebago Rapids they could see water run down hill." This led to inquiries concerning the place, and our travelers made up their minds not to leave until they had visited the Rapids. But how to get there. That was the one great obstacle. Yining was particularly determined to see the place, his companions rat.her favoring a retreat, and, finding a little old steamboat, the Manchester, lying at the lake shore, then the only boat on these waters, and that but an excuse for one, he offered the man on board of her twenty-five dollars in gold to take him to the Rapids, but the owner of the boat not being at home, the man having her in charge refused to undertake the trip, and this means of reaching the coveted spot was reluctantly given up. Finally they found a large skiff in which the three men embarked for the north shore of the lake. Darkness overtook them along the bank near Stockbridge, and they passed the night as well as they could under the circumstances, embarking again in the morning and crossing the lake to their destination, landing at the residence of Harri- son Reed, on the lake shore. Here they met Gov. Doty, who with Reed gladly availed themselves of the privil- ege of showing the party about the place. Here they saw water that unquestionably did run down hill, and lively too, and plenty of it, and they were in all other respects greatly pleased with the location, and alter con ■ THE "GAZETTE" BOOK, FOR 1877-8. 35 sulation determined to make it their stopping place. It was necessary, however, for them to return with the boat, and to look after their goods. For fear they might weaken in their resolves, or that something should trans- pire to cause them to change their plans, it was decided between them that any such occurrence should be pro- vided against by their leaving here something which would make it absolutely necessary for them to return. It is said that Harlow demurred to this plan, and refused to take any chances on leaving valuables behind him, but he promised his companions faithfully that he would return. This was satisfactory to Vining, who, however, left his gun, as did his friend Wallingford. The articles were left with Harrison Reed, who was only too glad to receive them, as it was a pledge to him that he was soon to have company in his lonel}' quarters. They then started back to return the boat, and secure a stock of provisions, they having decided to winter at Winnebago Rapids. The difficulties which they encountered in securing their provisions, and the expense and labor necessary to get them here, gives a good idea of the hardships and discomforts common to all pioneers, and as the two leading characters are still with us and well known, it will both point a moral and adorn our tale to give the circumstances of the trip. After returning to Fond du Lac, it was determined that one of the party should go south as far as Water- town for the supplies. It was further decided that each man should contribute twenty-five dollars for their pur- chase. The next question to decide was who should go and invest the money and return with the proceeds. As Harlow had left his trunk at Watertown, it seemed 36 NEENAH LOCAL HISTORY. as though he was the man to go, but Wallingford, re- membering that he had refused to leave any pledge at the Rapids, and they, of course, being entire strangers, hesitated about advancing the money, whereupon Vining remarked to Wallingford that his (Harlow's) face was good for twenty-five dollars, and he advanced Walling- ford's portion, sending fifty dollars. Leaving his two companions, Harlow struck out through the woods for Watertown, and, though delayed some time, which made his friends very anxious, he was finally seen piloting an ox team through the woods, re- turning with the supplies. It was then determined to bring the goods to Neenah by the same conveyance; therefore the three men started and, clearing the roads, they slowl)^ made their way from Fond du Lac here, it being one of the first loaded wagons that had ever come over the trail. Their arrival at Reed's caused that gentleman most unbounded gratification, and he did all in his power to provide for their wants, placing at their disposal the large Government house near the grist-mill, where Vin ing and Harlow lived that winter. Their companion, Wallingford. was taken ill shortly after their arrival and went back to Massachusetts that same fall, never returning to Neenah. Harlow and Vining made an arrangement with Reed shortly after their arrival, whereby the}" undertook to run the grist and saw-mill for the winter of 1845-6. At that time the Government mill was the only one in the county, or, indeed, in this section of the State, that could do work during the winter months. As a conse- quence grists came for many miles; as far north as Green Bay, from Stockbridge, from beyond Oshkosh; indeed, THE "GAZETTE" BOOK. FOR 1877-8. 37 The writer has been inlormed that it was not an uncom- mon sight to see one hundred or more different grists in the mill at one time. The settlers would bring them many miles, and returning home, come again after wait- ing days and weeks for them to be ground. The cause of the rush at this point was that what few little mills there were in this part of the State were situated on small streams, and during the winter everything would freeze up, and, as a consequence no 2:rinding could be done, while at this place, although in those days much troubled by the frost, still they managed to keep the old wheels moving. The agreement with Reed was that the two men should fix up the dam, which was greatly out of repair, make some needed changes about the mills — both the saw-mill and grist- mill — and that they should have one half the toll received for grinding and one-half of all money received for sawing lumber. Stephen Hartwell, who was here at this time was engaged to help them in the grist-mill, he being a miller, and under this management, the two old Government mills did their first winter's work under the control of private parties. Reed had run the mill a little the winter before, but not to any extent. The trials and dangers attending those early days would furnish us a theme for an entire volume, and prove interesting reading. People hereabouts who now- adays think they cannot well go to town without a fine spring wagon, should remember how many who are still among us were forced to do in *' the early days." An account of the trip of Ira Baird, accompanied by his wife and child, will fairly illustrate the hardships endured by those who resolutely turned their faces from kindred and friends looking forward to the making 10 38 NEENAH LOCAL HISTORY. of a new home on the prairies or in the forests of the west. Brave spirits they, and, thanks to the laws of compensation, all such, in nearly every instance, were in time rewarded to the extent of their expectations. Ira Baird was anions^ the very first who brought their families to Neenah, he having arrived here in the month of December, 1845. An account of his journey from Watertown we have from the lips of the sturdy old pioneer himself, who is still hale and hearty. Having first prospected, and being pleased with the place, he returned to Watertown for his wife and child, having left them there while he went in search of a location. Having but little money, and firmly resolv- ing to keep enough of it to buy eighty acres of land, he was very careful in investing the surplus. The great object was to secure something with which he could convey his family and their few worldly goods to the Rapids, and to accomplish this he purchased a pair of three-year-old steers and an old wagon. With this rig he started from Watertown, in the month of December, the weather being exceedingly cold. After a weary trip they reached Fond du Lac, and from there pushed on to Oshkosh. Mr. Baird's account of crossing the Fox river at Osh- kosh forms a thrilling episode in the journey. They arrived at the river at about nine o'clock at night, more dead than alive, the cold being unusually severe; indeed, the steers actually froze their noses, and Baird his hands and face, while it required every parti- cle of clothing possessed by the adventurous couple to keep the woman and child from actually freezing to death in the wagon. Arriving at the river bank in this condition, there was nothing to do but cross, as to THE "GAZETTE" BOOK. FOR 1877-8. 39 remain out-doors with no shelter was to perish, while across the river they knew they should find the cabin of a settler. Starting down upon the ice our travelers were startled by what appeared to be an open channel in the river, it looking quite black, while the ice on each side was white. Fearfully approaching this black line Mr. Baird found that it was ice, though very much thin- ner than that on either side. Its appearance was ac- counted for from the fact that the ice first forms from the river banks, leaving an open channel in the centre, where the water flows swiftest, dntil severe frost coats that also, when it generally appears clear and black in comparison to that near the banks, and this it was which alarmed our travelers. The ice in the centre was apparently mnch thinner than that at the sides, and the chances for crossing in safety with the cattle were not flattering, but there was nothing left for them, as to remain where they were would be to freeze, and so desperate was their condition, cold and almost disheartened, that the husband said to the faithful wife: " There is no other way, Amy, we " must cross the river. If the cattle go through, the " wagon and all we have on earth wall go with them, " and I shall follow yon. We uriM cros.^ to the other side '^ or (JO to the bottom to(/ ether. "" With this desperate feeling in their hearts, they start- ed to cross the thinly frozen channel, expecting every moment to be engnlphed in the dark waters, but bend- ing and cracking under the tread of the steers, hurried on by their frantic driver, the ice bore them in safety to the other shore, and they soon after found shelter in one of the few cabijis which then marked the present site of Oshkosh. The next day they pushed on for the Rapids, 40 NEENAH LOCAL HISTORY. following a route nearly the same as that now known as the '' Lake Shore road," and arriving at their destina- tion, took up their quarters in a portion ol" the old house near the mill. The next spring Mr. Baird entered lands now com- prised in the farm owned by Wm. Tipler, about one and one-half miles west of the city. Mr. Baird earned an hone-it penny many a time by piloting new comers about the country in search of desirable lands, and oiten went to Green Bay, where the Land Office was then located, to purchase land for other parties. Strangers to the country, who did not know the way, and as it often hap pened, were atraid of the Indians, would commission him to go to the Land Office, and purchase their lands, while they would stop at his house during his absence. During these trips he met with many adventures, Indi- ans and wild beasts being often encountered This will fairly illustrate the trials and dangers en- dured by those who, first pushing forward, marked the routes to new homes and led the way for the army of pioneers soon to follow. --^^^^^ ^^fea^ffll^f^^^^^ NEENAH LOCAL HISTORY. 41 FOURTH CHAPTER. First Survey op Lands in this Vicinity — First Lands En- tered — Concerning the Sale of Lands on the Island, Which Occurred in 1835— Prices Paid— Who Purchased, Etc., Etc.— Gov. Doty Builds the "Grand Logqery" — Date and Circumstance of His Arrival in the State — Difficulties Encountered in Entering Lands Hereabouts — Significance of the Name "Neenah" — Incident in Rela- tion Thereto — The "Council Tree," ^^HE Itiiifls on the Island, iiiul on the Menasha side of the river, were surveyed in 1833, and in 1835 they were phiced in the market and offered for ^- „'"' ^ sale. The lands on the west side of the lake and river, or, more properly speaking;, in the towns adjoining this city, were surveyed by Garrett Vliet, under the direction of A. G. Ellis, Surveyor General, in 1839, three years after they had been ceded to the United States by the Indians. It is a fact, though- not generally known, and the rea- sons therefor still less understood, that the lands on the Island and on the Menasha side, came into market sev- eral years before those on this side of the river. The Island, and lands on the north bank of the river, were surveyed in 1833, and not being in the Indian reserva- tion, that tract including only the territory west of Lake Winnebago and the Fox river, they came into market 11 42 NEENAH LOCAL HISTORY. much the earhest. Therefore we find them offered for sale August 31st, 1835. As will be readily understood, all who were acquainted with the location and the cir- cumstances, knew full well that this property would be especially valuable, as the Government had already com- menced to build the mills and make other improve- ments on this side of the river. Therefore we find the more valuable lands alons: the river bank quickly bid off at high prices on the first day it was offered for sale, and we find among the purchasers some of the men best informed as to the value of the property in this section of the State, including Daniel Whitney, James D. Doty, Morgan L. Martin and others. This will explain why and hov^ the land on the Island was purchased long before that on this side came into market, in fact before the United States owned it, the facts being that the lands on the east shore of the rivpr and lake already belonged to the Govern m en t^ while that on this side was an Indian reservation, and did not come into the possession of the Government until in 1836, and was not surveyed until 1839, and of- fered for sale in 1816. The lands on which the improve- ments had been made were excepted in the above, they being reserved by the War Dei)artment, and sold in 1843. as before stated. We find by the records that the lands formerly known as the Doty homestead, now Roberts' Summer Resort, were bid off August 31st by Daniel Whitney, of Green Bay.~no doubt in the interest of Gov. Doty, — as the patents were made out to him. Samuel W. Beall, resi- dence given as in Brown county, Michigan territory, appears as the purchaser of one hundred acres on the river bank east of the present railroad track, at between THE "GAZETTE" BOOK, FOR 1877-8. 43 six and seven dollars per acre. Daniel Whitney pur- chased 90 acres on the Island, running west from the present railroad track, to the residence of Mr. Haynes. This land brought great prices for those days, some of it going as high as ten dollars per acre, and none selling at less than five or six. Thus it will be seen that the lands on the Island were bought fully ten years before the arrival of the first regular settlers, they having been purchased in every instance as a speculation, and not for actual settlement. Gov. Doty did not build on his property until the year 18i5, full ten years after its purchase. The log house of Gov. Doty, which was a very pretentious structure, and its owner a well-known and popular man in this section of the State, was by Mrs. Doty christened the •' Grand Loggery," and by that name it was known up and down the Fox river for many years. James D. Doty was appointed by President Monroe in 1824, judge of a newly arranged circuit, comprising all this north east section of the State. Judge Doty held his court at Green Bay and Fort Winnebago, now Portage Citv, and in passing up and down the Fox river to and from the fort, he became acquainted with this locality and was favorably impressed with its advantages, and early determined to secure a homestead on the Island, and make this beautiful spot a home for his de- clining years, and in conformity with this resolve, we find him on hand to bid off the land when it finally came into market, a)id in due time he erected a house, where he lived for many years, respected and honored by all the early residents. The" Island in for- mer years was spoken of as *' Doty Island,'^ and was thus known throughout the State. It is said that Judge 44 THE "GAZETTE" BOOK, FOR 1877-8. Doty owned the first framed house ever erected in Wis- consin. It was built for him at Green Bay, in 1825, by Col. Ebeneezer Childs. In early times it seemed as though a fatality huns^ over Neenah, at least so far as regards the opportunities and advantages for buying lands were concerned. We find that while Harrison Reed held the Winnebago Rapids property he could not sell any lands, and we are informed by those first entering Government lands here- abouts that it was with the utmost difficulty that the first lands could be secured. In the winter of 1845 Stephen Hartwell went to the Land Office at Green Bay to purchase forty acres which he had selected, but was informed by the officer in charge, Col. Hodges, that '' these lands were not in market," and insisted that Hartwell could not get them, at the same time offering him lands in other sections When Hartwell returned and it was learned that the officer would not receive money for lands here, it created considerable anxiety and indignation also, as tliose best informed, including Gov. Doty, said that the lands were properly in market, and that the action of the agent at the Land Office was l)ut a ruse to keep settlers from coming here, and at the same time attract them elsewhere. Gov. Doty then made note of the fact that there was continually something to hinder and delay the settle- ment of Neenah. In the following spring George Har- low, G. p. Vining, and one or two others went to the Land Office to enter some lands, and, as in the case of Hartwell, they were informed that " the lands were not in market." But Vining and Harlow were not to be put off in this way, and being provided with the Presi- dent's proclamation offering the lands for sale, they soon NEENAH LOCAL HISTORY. 45 caused the agent to " see the point/' and he finally con- cluded that there had been some mistake about it, and their money was received and the lands duly entered. This was in the spring of 18^6, when the first sales of lands hereabouts were made. Land on Ball Prairie and in the towns adjoining Oshkosh had been purchased and settled upon some time before, Brooks, Kimball, Cross, Quatermas and others being there at work making farms, but none of the lands in or adjoining Jieenah were pro- perly purchased before 1846, excepting the sale to Har- rison Reed, and that was not fully consummated until the same year. The name of our city, Neenah, is an Indian word, sig- nifying in the Winnebago language, " water.'' Only this and nothing more. It is said that its application to this locality was as follows : On one occasion (iov. Doty met quite a band of Indians here, and during their talk he asked one of the chiefs, pointing to the river, "what is that?" meaning to ask the name of the river. The Indian answered Nee na/i\ supposing that Doty was asking him what he called the water. Doty took a fancy to the name, or more properly speaking, the word, and ever afterwards applied it to this locality, and in time it became its only name. THE COUNCIL TREE. The giant elm, which marks and adorns the Point beyond Riverside Park, has, from the earliest times, been known as the " Council Tree." or '^ Treaty Elm," the tradition being that many councils and important treaties were held under its broad shadows, but Rev. Mr. Chapin, in his historical sketch disclaims any such hon- ors for the forest giant, and assures us that its great age and broad-spreading limbs are alone its only claims tor 12 46 THE ''GAZETTE" BOOK, FOR 1877-8. notice. We find, however, that this view of the case is not entirely in conformity with known facts and tra^* ditional history. We have it from Mr. Clinton that Gov. Doty often said that the tree was a general rendez- vous and treaty ground for the tribes and bands of Indi- ans up and down the river, and he unqualifidely stated that the Indians spoke of the tree and that particular spot of land on the Point, as a favorite place for holding their annual pow-wows and councils, and that it was from the Indians themselves that it received the name of " Council Tree," and though there appears to be no evidence pointing to the spot as marking any of the important treaties between the Indians and United States Commissioners, still, we think that among the Indians themselves for many generations, it was a favor- ite resort, its location and surroundings all combine to make this claim exceedingly reasonable, and we believe the tree is justly entitled to its significant and romantic title. —'■^f^ ^i^Sl^^^i^^-- THE C()lINC:iL TREE— Netir Riverside Park. See page 45. HAKRISON REED'S RESIDENCE. The First House in Neenali Occupied by a White Family, V>ee ]>H^i' 47. NEENAH LOCAL HISTORY. 47 Incidents in Connection With the Arrival and Residence OF Harrison Reed— Who Were Here on His Arrival— His Wagon the First to Cross the Fox River at Oshkosh — Procured a Post Office, and Named it Neenah, in 1844 —Simon Quatermas the First Mail-carrier— Builds the First Barge, the "Growler" — His Daughter, Nina, the First White Child Born in Neenah. m ARRISON REED move,] t<> Neenah in the win- ter of 1843-4,* coniiii.o- from Fond du Lac on the ^ l||— NEENAH LOCAL HISTORY. 69 TENTH CHAPTER. THE FOX RTVER IMPROVEMENT, Great Interest Taken at Neenah and Menasha in the Im- provement—Strife TO Secure its Location — Particulars of THE Final Decision— A Bit op History — Short Account op THE Improvement. (^Jip^HE scheme for the improvement of the Fox river, CnA' ^^'^^^^ ^^^ fairly inaugurated in 1848, created a ^ ,, great interest at this point, and it was then look- ^^- ii " ^'^ ed upon as the great thinj; which should make a town here. Curtis Reed had become interested in real estate at Menasha in 1846, and it was his object to found a rival town; therefore, we find that a strong spirit of rivalry and competition arose as to who should have the "improvement,''' in other words whether the canal should be cut and locks built nt Neenah, or Menasha. Of course all natural advantages -pointed to this place, as quite a town had nlready 1 een started, four mills were running, and settlers were coming in very rapidly, while at that time there was but little to show on the other side. On this question, therefore, the feeling ran high, and we find that Gov. Doty threw his interest with Reed and the Menasha side, while the unfriendly feelings between Harrison Reed and Jones deprived the latter of the former's active aid and sympathy, and it looks as though Jones was left alone to do his figuring. 18 70 THE ''GAZETTE" BOOK. FOR 1877-8. At last, in the sumoier of 1849, the commissioners for the Improvement met at Oshkosh to receive propositions from different parties for the route and h)eation of the canal, more particularly to receive propositions from the towns of Menasha and Neenah. Harve}^ Jones had determined to offer to build the locks and cut the canal if the Commission would locate the Improvement on the Neenah side. It is generally understood that this plan of Mr. Jones' was in some way treacherously carried to Reed, who, when the time came, and the parties met before the Commission, of course was prepared to make a better offer than Jones should. Reed, therefore, offered to build the Improvertient, and give $5,000 for rhe privilege. This, of course, captured the game, and Menasha was awarded the im proveraent, to the great chagrin of Jones, who, how- ever, at once determined that Neenah should have the benefit of the Improvement, even if he built locks and cut a canal himself, which he at once proposed to do. He did not live to carry out his scheme, but he com- menced it, and it was carried to completion by his ad- ministrators, and Neenah did have the steamboat busi- ness in early days equally with Menasha, and the WTiter can well remember seeing the boats pass through the locks. The Appleton Belle at that time made regular tripi^ through c»n this side, but with the coming of the railway the boat business soon fell into disuse. It is a matter of history and interest, fully appreciated by early settlers, that Mr. Reed not only failed to pay the $5,000 bonus, but by some sharp management he afterward received pay for the work done on the Im- provement, all of which had been offered as a free gift. In connection herewith we give a concise history of NEENAH LOCAL HISTORY. 71 the Fox River Improvement, from its inception to the present day. THE FOX RIVER IMPROVEMENT. Of all the enterprises, both public and private, that tended to develop the natural resources of the Fox river valley and draw hither capital and population, the works undertaken for the improvement of the river for naviga- tion were the greatest. For a while the volume of water in the river was amply sufficient for the purpose of nav- igation, yet the great and rocky rapids at Neenah, Ap- pleton, and Kaukauna rendered the river impassable for vessels. As early as 1834, the United States Engineers made a survey of the river for the purpose of estimating and designing the works necessary to overcome these obstructions, and in 1842 the first company was organ- ized to execute the work, but nothing was done. In August, 1846, Congress passed an act granting to the State of Wisconsin, on its admission into the Union, for the purpose -of improving the navigation of the Fox and Wisconsin rivers and of constructing the canal to unite the said rivers at the Portage, a quantity of land equal to one-half of three sections in width on each side of said Fox river and the lakes through which it passes from its mouth to the Wisconsin, at the Portage, to be selected by tlie Governor. In 1848, immediately after the admission of the State into the Union, the Legislature passed an act accepting the grant, and shortly after Gov. Dewey selected the lands, and the State undertook the work, and provided by law for the appointment of a Board of Public Works, under whose direction and srpervision the improvement should proceed. Surveys, plans and specifications were made and the whole was parcelled off into sections, and 72 THE "GAZETTE" BOOK. FOR 1877-8. each section was separately let to the lowest bidder to do the work. To defray the enormous expenses of the Im- provement, a Land Office was opened at Oshkosh, for the sale of the lands so granted. For a year or two suf- ficient funds were thus realized, but by degrees the Im- provement kept sinking the State in debt. Much oppo- sition was manifested in the southern part of the State and a public disposition was manifested to abandon the work before it was half finished and after $450,000 had been expended on it. But a number of persons, living along the route, and who were interested in its comple- tion ordained otherwise. In 1853, the Legislature char- tered a new corporation, styled "The Fox and Wiscon- sin Improvement Company.'' To this company the State transferred all the lands remaining unsold and all rights, franchises, etc., in the locks and dams, making proper provisions that the State indebtedness should be paid, and requiring bonds to ren- der the State secure under the arrangement. This new company went on and undertook the com- pletion oi the work, and in doing so incurred liabilities to an enormous amount, and thereby became hopelessly bankrupt. But nevertheless they succeeded in opening a water route and highway from the great lakes to the Mississippi, and in June, 1856, they purchased a steam- boat at Pittsburg, Pa., had her taken down to the Miss- issippi, thence up that and the Wisconsin rivers to the Portage, thence through the canal into the Fox, and thence down the river to Green Bay. When that boat passed through it was a day of great rejoicing through- out the Fox river valley. Guns were fired, flags were hoisted, speeches made and uproarious rejoicings were indulged in at every landing. That was a great day for the Fox river valley. NEENAH LOCAL HISTORY. 73 The company, being now hopelessly in debt, and many of the locks and dams in an unsafe and unfinished condition, the company sought power to mortgage their property and franchises and the lands still remaining unsold and raise funds to pay off its indebtedness and complete the work. To this end, the Legislature, on the 3d day of October, 1856, passed an act authorizing the company to convey all their property, franchises, etc., to three trustees, and to issue bonds on the security of said trust deed. The bonds were issued and discount- ed by eastern capitalists and the company for the time was relieved. Prosperity now flowed in upon them. The Improvement was the only highway for commerce and travel in the Fox river valley; times were good and emigrants numerous. From 1856 to 1862, the river re- sounded with the hum of industry, the panting throbs of steamboats and the echoing scream of the steam whistle; but soon all became changed. When the rail- road was opened to Green Bay travel and business for- sook the river and the Improvement was laid up amid the memories of the past. Thus matters remained until 1866, when the trustees, at the instigation of the bond- holders, foreclosed the trust deed and the Improvement and the lands became the propert}^ of the GREEN BAY & MISSISSIPPI CANAL COMPANY. The principal stockholders in this new corporation are Samuel Marsh, Erastus Corning, ex-Go v. Seymour and a few others, all men of great ability and influence —men whose far-reaching thoughts and sound judg- ments have realized for them great fortunes, and here we find them united in a speculation which, in ordinary hands, would be fruitless, but in theirs a mine of wealth. They had now an immense prospective value, and a 19 74 THE "GAZETTE" BOOK. FOR 1877-8. water-highway that cost nearly two millions of dollars, but now of no value unless the Government could be in- duced to take it. A few years ago a great commotion sprung up all over the country about the great cost of transportation of the products of the country from the interior to the seaboard, aud elaborate articles appeared in magazines and news- papers, showing up the advantages of water carriage over land carriage, and the great saving effected by the for- mer. And soon the excitement reached Congress and on the 7th day of July, 1870, an act was passed, author- izing the Secretary of War to ascertain the sum which ought, in justice, to be paid to the Green Bay and Miss- issippi Canal Company as an equivalent for the transfer of its property in and on the line of %ater communica- tion between the Wisconsin river and mouth of the Fox river, including its locks and dams, canals and franchises, or so much of the same as may be needed; and the sec- retary was further authorized to join with the Company in appointing a board of arbitrators, one to be selected by the secretary and another by the G. B. & M. C Co., and the two so chosen were to appoint a third. Under this act. Secretary Belknap appointed the Hon. Wm. Larrabee, of Iowa, the Company appointed ex -Senator Doolittle, and these two appointed ex Gov. Dillingham, of Vermont. These arbitrators appraised the property and interest of the Company in the Improvement in the sum of $320,000, as follows: Dredge boats and personal property, 140,000; water power and lots, $140,000; and locks, canals, etc., $145,000. The Government, in 1872, took the latter and paid the Company therefor $142,000- Soon afterward navigation was shut off for improve- ment and the Government has since expended nearly a NEENAH LOCAL HISTORY. 75 million of dollars in building locks and dams. Last summer navigation was resumed and the Improvement is now (1877,) in excellent condition, and navigable throughout its whole extent for vessels drawing four feet of water. The importance ol this highway has not, we believe, been over-estimated by its earlier or later advocates. It is true that, since the re-opening of 'navigation, it has been utilized only to a comparatively small extent, but the advantages which it offers for chjeap transportation ^ will certainly be improved, more and more, as time ad- vances. But, it must be remembered^ that the import- ance of this route to the people is not confined to the business which is actually performed upon it. The competition which it offers to land carriage has the effect of reducing the general tariff of transportation, to a very wholesome extent, and in this is. found one of its most important desiderata to the people." -^-.^^ ^^^^^3=^$^^ 76 THE " GAZETTE " BOOK. FOR 1 877-8. ELEVENTH CHAPTER. RECOLLECTIONS OF REV. O. P. CLINTON. His Arrival at the Rapids— Stops with Harrison Reed — Inci- dents IN Connection with Holding Religious Services in the Early Days— Places where He Preached— A Trip to Green Bay— John R. Kimberly's Advice to the Brewer— Early Day Incidents — Killing op Bear and Deer on the Island — Etc., Etc. To G. a. Cunningham : Sir: — In reply to your request to furnish a sketch of early day transactions, I submit the following roughly-drawn and brief narrative of my coming to Neenah, and a few incidents of early day doings. Y first visit to the place was in December, 1845, when I was hospitably entertained by Harri- son Reed, Esq., and his agreeable lady, at their block house during my short stay. I saw at a glance the importance of the locality, and at once inter- ested myself in directing attention to it both by personal conversation and written reports. Results have proved that I did not overestimate the importance of the point. Among the persons immigrating to the outlet of Win- nebago lake, as the result of these personal efforts direct- ly or indirectly, I may mention L. H. and Harvey Jones, and other relatives, James Ladd, J. F. Johnston, H. T. Finch, Deacon Mitchell, L. Wheatley, John Sanborn, Deacon Donaldson, C. Northrup and son, and others. In the month of March, 1846, I removed my family NEENAH LOCAL HISTORY. 77 from Lake Mills, Jefferson county, to Winnebago Rap- ids, occupying a block house on the Point above the outlet of the lake, and the iollowing Sabbath held re- ligious services at my house, which was the beginning of religious meetings in Neenah. T then represented the American Home Missionary Society as a missionary for Northern Wisconsin. My preaching places for that season; regular and incidental, wereOshkosh, Rosendale, Springvale, Waukau, Rushford, Strong's Landing, (now Berlin,) Fond du Lac, and Neenah. To compass my circuit required four weeks, making my regular service at Neenah every fourth Sabbath, the intermediate Sabbaths being occupied with Sabbath Schools and reading meetings. In the early part of the summer of 1841, we renovated an old block house, which we found without floor, door or windows, and appro- priated it to church and school purposes. In this house the lamented Deacon Mitchell was married m a public congregation to his estimable wife. Miss Caroline Boyn- to7i, a former pupil of mine. Those were days of small things, of sacrifices, privations, and earnest work, and yet days of sobriety, friendship and peace. Our gath- erings were seasons of warm, friendly greetinsfs, with the pioneer grip which iione but first settlers can a])pre- ciate. My first missionary year in Northern Wisconsin cost me drives in all of about seven thousand miles, affording me the opportunity of preaching about two hundred sermons. Nearl}" all the supplies for my family were hauled from Oshkosh in my buggy, on my monthly re- tui'u trips, over horrible roads, always taking an axe along to chop around the seemingly bottomless mud pits. Little rest and no rust in those pioneer times. 20 78 THE "GAZETTE" BOOK. FOR 1877-8. In the summer of 1847 an exchange was arrangfed be tween Rev. J. Porter, pastor of the Presbyterian church of Green Bay, and myself. But how to execute the ar- rangement, with no roads or bridges, was the difficulty. But the pioneer doctrine is "Where there is a will, there is a way " Well, by virtue of having a brother who was a blacksmith, I nailed some shoes to my horse's feet, (it could not be called shoeing,) took Mrs. C. and the little C.'s into the buggy, forded both rivers at the out- let, followed the beach of the lake to Clifton, often in rounding trees and logs, plunging the horse into water nearly to his girth. At that time there were no settlers at Clifton. Having despatched our lunch upon the native grass, with axe in hand I lead the way, following an overgrown road of Black Hawk antiquity, and cut our way through two miles to the military road, and then the way was clear to Green Bay. Several times I drove from Neenah to Jefferson county to meetings of coun- cils, conventions, and once from Fort Atkinson to Pal- myra and preached the ordination sermon of Rev. C. Camp, now of Waukesha. In an early day, one Jones, of Welsh extraction, or some other honorable nationality, dropped into our set- tlement and proposed to start a respectable brewery. Some questions arose between the proprietors of the soil and the would-be brewer, as to the site of such an in- stitution. John Kimberlv, Esq., had chosen Neenah as his home and he was thought to be a competent adviser in this grave matter. The question was therefore pro- posed in a business like manner: ''Mr. Kimberly where do you think would be the best site for a brew ery?'' The characteristic reply was, " In h — 1, sir !" But this opinion of Mr. Kimberly's was overruled by NEENAH LOCAL HISTORY. 79 other counsel, who thought the machine could be run more successfully in Neenah. And so it was erected upon the beautiful banks of the Fox river, in full view of Mr. Kimberly's residence, a practical proof of the successful rivalry of Neenah. In the autumn of 1847 I moved into Gov. Doty's house, on Doty Island. The following summer a bear put in an appearance on the opposite Point. Taking a gun. I paddled my dug out across below, and cut off his retreat. Discovering his danger, he artfull}^ crept from my sight, took to the water and struck for the Island. Mrs. Clinton, seeing Bruin's prospects of escape, with stones and clubs, and terrific shouting, kept him at bay until an [ndian reached the scene of excitement and dis- patched his bearship. The Indian complimented Mrs. C. as best he could, calling her " brave squaw," etc. One evening a huge panther came prowling around our premises, uttering the most terrific screeches. Several shots were fired at him in the twilight, some of which evidently took effect, as a young panther, a short time after came out, moaning, in a starving condition, and was shot and killed by one Thomas McGhan, then in my employ. Deer were quite plenty, and the Island was a favorite resort for them. I killed one near the present site of the Northwestern depot. We occasionally had a bear hunt on a small scale. On one occasion I had a fine sight of one and my gun missed fire, but he was soon h.T,lted by Lum Hart's sure fire. .Judge Wheeler killed one with a shot gun. So you see our fresh meat markets were flush, if somewhat scattered, consisting not only of deer and bears, but coons, squirrels, rabbits, pigeons, pheasants, etc., to say nothing of fish and water flowls, which were abundant. 80 THE "GAZETTE" BOOK. FOR 1877-8. But I am taxing your patience. I could tell you of our early navigation ; of the little steamer Manchester, which could run to Oshkosh almost as soon as a boy could walk it. Also how we landed women and children from the sail boats in a brisk wind and storm, some on horse-back and some on human-back. Ask Mrs. Enos how she was taken from a boat in front of my house, when she was a young lady. I could also tell you of missionary tours to Oshkosh and Stockbridge in a dug- out. But I hear you say enough such, and I am of the same opinion. Yours in remembrance of old times, 0. P. Clinton. '^^]Msk' .-*«?^ ^®iK®fif3^&>— NEENAH LOCAL HISTORY. 81 TWELFTH CHAPTER. BUSINESS IN EARLY TIMES- Business and Improvements on the AVater-Power — The Old Saw Mill Built by Hakvby Jones, and Run Many Years BY Robert Hold — J. c^ H. Kimberly Build the First Flour Mill— The Old Empire Mill— Building of the AVinnebago Flour Mill— The Fox River Mills— The Stone AND Brk^k Mills— Other Improvements and Changes, Etc. Sf|fww|E now turn to trace the o-rowtli and course of -jtf ||[||| business during the early period of the city's l^l 1, history, and to mark the first phms for found- ' ..,;. * ing the industries which in latter days have made Neenah one of the most inii)ortant and prosperous points in the entire State. In speaking of the business interests of Neenah, of either latter times or of earlier days, we must needs first mention those located upon the water-power, as they take prominent precedence in the business and indus- tries of the place. Neenah's water power is her grandest triumph; without it she would be but as thousands of quiet hamlets the country over, while with it she is known far and near, and her name and fame as a manu- facturing city is the boast of the entire State, and the just pride of her citizens. The first attempt to utilize the water-power was at the time the Government erected the old grist and saw- 21 82 THE "GAZETTE" BOOK, FOR 1877-8. mill, an account of which may be found in the earlier chapters of this volume. What little business was transacted at these mills was the first business in Nee- nah, aside from trading with the Indians. The first written history of these old mills may be found in the first chapters of this book, and as the citizen of to-day notes the long line of mills and factories that adorn and enliven the banks of the noble Fox, and as the reader of this book in years to come notes the illustrations of splendid paper and flour mills which to-day stand as successors to those first feeble efforts to utilize this great power, we cannot doubt but they will marvel at the growth and improvements in but a lapse of thirty years. The first mill built on the water-power by private parties, was a saw-mill, erected in 1848 by Harvey Jones, northeast of the old Government saw-mill, and directly on the spot where now stands the Neenah Paper Mills, i Charles Lindsley was interested in the scheme with Mr. Jones, but the latter purchased his interest before the mill was finished. This mill was the scene of Robert Hold's first business venture in Neenah, he having pur- chased it in 1850, in company with Wm. L. Lindsley and Asa Jones. By these parties it was conducted for about two years as a lath mill and furniture manufac- tory. In 1852 Mr. Hold became sole owner of the con- cern and continued the business for many years; indeed, up to the time when the old mill was torn down, (in 1864,) to make room for the Neenah Paper Mills. Mr. Hold gives some laughable accounts of business transactions at that time. Money was very scarce, and nearly all business was done on the principle of barter, ''store pay" being the leading circulating medium. NEENAH LOCAL HISTORY. 83 Hold employed fourteen men, and to use his own words " on Saturday night they each oot a live franc piece, if we had it, but, as it very often happened, if we did not have it, they were forced to take all their wages in or- ders, or something to live on." This old mill was also the scene of C. B. Clark's in- troduction to business in Neenah, he being first em- ployed by Hold to work in this mill at the munificent salary of seven dollnrs a month. Mr. Hold gives an amusing account of his first interview with Clark, and, inasmuch as the latter is now one of our njost promi- nent and wealthiest l)usiness men and manufacturers, it will not be amiss to give it herewith. On the morning of Clark's arrival in Neenah, a penniless boy, he applied to Mr. Hold for a job, but was told that no more help was wanted. This was discouraging and the boy, look- ing around among tiie men and boys at work, said "that lie should think among so many he might find some thing to do." Mr. Hold, as he expresses it, seeing that there was considerable " git up and git " about the boy, consulted with the loreman and it was discovered that one of the boys was about to quit work, and that a place might Oe made for the applicant. Therefore, Mr. H. returned and informed the waiting lad that he might commence work next morning. "But," says Charley, "I want to commence now." This was a poser, but it was finally decided that he should go to work at once, which he did, his first employment being bending chair backs. The next improvement on the water-power was the erection of a building by Donaldson, Lajess & Co., which was afterward known as the Empire P'lour Mills. S. R. Kellogg was the "Co.'" in this concern, and the inten- tion was to carr}' on the business of manufacturing sash 84 THE "GAZETTE" BOOK, FOR 1877-8. doors, blinds, etc., and do a general planing-mill busi- ness. Cronkhite. Burdick & Co., afterward converted this building into a flour mill, and, passing through several hands, it so continued until torn down — in 1874, — to make room for Patten's Paper Mill. J. & H. KIMBERLY Appear as the next builders of a mill, they having commenced the erection of the Neenah Mills in 1850, and of all the early day institutions c»n the water power, this is the only one now in existence in its original form, with the single exception of the Winnebago Mill, which was built shortly after. The machinery and grinding stones for this mill were taken from an old mill in Rensellear county, N. Y., shipped by water to Green Bay, and from there brought up the river in Durham boats. It was necessary to make several port- ages on the trip, and it was in all respects a difficult task to transport heavy articles on this route. H. A. Burts was the millwright and S. G. Burdick the first miller. Kimberly's mill has the distinction of being the first flour mill built in Neenah by private parties. Next on the list come the Winnebago Mill;?, owned by SMITH & PROCTOR. This mill was built in 1852, by Edward Smith & H. Wheeler. Hugh Sherry was interested in the plan when first started, but sold out before the mill was finished, and shortly after erected the Fox River Mills. Edward Smith has retained his ownership from the first, and since 1857, when .John Proctor purchased half the property, these two men have continued its owners and managers. Eben and John Welch, at an early day built a small mill on the site now occupied by the flour mill of How- NEENAH LOCAL HISTORY. 85 ard & Davis, and C. 0. Page and brother built the plan- ing- mill now owned by Henry Sherry and occupied by Hooker & Wickert for a like purpose, though for several years it was used as a flour mill. A little old building was also erected along about 1850, near where A. W. Patten's paper mill office now stands. This was used as a foundry, a machine shop, a furniture factory and other purposes. It was known as the Pangborn prop- erty for many years, and was destroyed by fire about ten years ago. Next on the list comes the Fox River Mills, built in 18.56, by HUGH SHERRY. This property was shortly after purchased by Wm E. and J. R. Ford and owned by the latter until sold to Kimberly, Clark & Co.. who erected thereon the (rlobe Paper Mills. The brick and stone mills were the next addition to the manufacturing interests, the first built by MILLS & PEET, And the latter by James Smith. Both these mills have been for several years owned and run by Clement & Stevens. Sanford's planing mill was originally an ele- vator and warehouse, standing on the south race near the railroad track, and moved to its present site by James Bassett in 1867- Bassett a?lso built the shingle mill, now owned by Henry Sherry, and run as a saw mill. The stone flour mill of Striddie & Krueger, now run by A. H. F. Krueger, and the stove foundry of Peck- ham & Krueger were comparatively late day additions. The foundry was torn down to make room for a large addition to the Globe Paper Mills. Before the comple- tion of the Improvement and commencement of steam- 22 86 THE "GAZETTE" BOOK. FOR 1877-8. boat navigation, merchandise was brought from the east by lake to Green Bay, and from there up the river in Durham boats, frequent portages being necessary to get the goods around places in the river so rapid and rocky as not to admit of the passage of a loaded boat. During the winter months teams were kept on the road hauling supplies to and from Green Bay. All the flour and feed shipped from the mills here was transported to Green Bay ill this way, until the building of the Chicago & Northwestern railroad to that city in 1863, and scores of teams were thus employed for a number of years. Many of the early settlers who were fortunate enough to own horse teams, would turn an honest penny in this way, while the millers themselves owned teams which they kept steadily on the road. % In addition to the mills on the race we have several industrial institutions operated by steam power, and lo- cated eleswheie in the city. Prominent among these is BROWN^'s STAVE WORKS. This institution was commenced in a small way by The- odore Brown, in 1860, and is now one of the leading in- dustries of the city, employing a large force, and making a market for stave and heading material for all the ad- jacent country. THE KEENAH STOVE WORKS, Started in 1854 by Moore and Bro., as a general found- ry, is also one of the substantial institutions of the place. Of late years this concern has been owned and managed by Messrs. Smith, Van Ostrand & Leavens. THE NEENAH PLOW WORKS. Business commenced at an early day by John Berg- strom, as a general blacksmithing establishment, and afterward enlarged and extended so as to embrace the NEENAH LOCAL HISTORY. 87 manufacture of plows on a laro;e scale. This institution is now carried on b}' a son of the founder, Geo. 0. Berg- strom . aylward's plow works, Established in 1872, by Wni. Aylward, is a thriving es- tablishment, doing a general foundry business, but making a specialty of cast iron plows. All later changes and improvements on the water- power may be found in our summarised list of local transactions. --^f^ ^^^S^^*5^^ 88 THE "GAZETTE" BOOK, FOR 1877-8 THIRTEENTH CHAPTER. EARLY DAY COMMERCIAL TRANSACTIONS. The First Store, by Jones & Yale — J. & H. Kimberly Build THE Brick Store— Early Day Trading — Hard Times — Smith's Block — View of Wisconsin Avenue in 1856 — E. & H. Smith — Alex. Billstein — Other Early Day Business Men— Building of Pettibone Block— Later Changes on the Street, Etc., Etc. ^^^HE first stock of goods offered for sale in Neenah, !|tl ^ aside from that of Indian traders, was by Jones ^^1^ & Yale, in 1847. The store was kept for a while ^0^ at the old mill house, opposite and near the grist mill, and afterward for {i tinif? in an old log block house not far from where the brick store of Mr. Geo. Christen- son now stands on Main street. The volume of trade at that time, as the reader will readily guess, was very small, and such as it was made up largely of barter with the Indians, the exchange of calico, blankets, gunpowder and other articles for furs. Settlers were few and their wants the same, and for this class, aside from pork, flour tea, nails, glass, and a small demand for the simplest varieties of dry goods, there was not much buying until the garments brought with them had totally dis- appeared, and until some products had been secured with which to get others Those who still survive those early da) swell remember how few, in comparison with to- NEEN"AH LOCAL HISTORY. 89 day, were the actual wants of men and women in those early times. That which to-day is considered an actual necessity, was then an almost unthought-of luxury. The next business men to appear on the scene were JOHN AND HARVEY KTMBERLY. They first came to Neenah in June, 1848, and in the autumn of that year took up their permanent residence here, and had much to do with shapino- the course of events during- those early years, as they built fine resi- dences, and shortly became interested in both mercan- tile and manufacturing interests. The Kimberly's br(»ught a stock of goods west with them, and after concluding to locate at Neenah, they secured a portion of what was then called the Paddock building, erected that year by F3enjamin Paddock, who died at Neenah in 1877, ami into this building, or part of building, they moved their goods and opened a store. At that time, what we now call the " upper end of town,'" was supposed to be the site of the business centre of the future city, and the four corners near the present track of the Chicago & Northwestern railroad, w^as con- sidered the four most desirable corners in the entire plat. J. c^ H. Kimberly were exceedingly anxious to secure a building lot at or ]iear these corners, and urged Harvey Jones to sell thein such lots as they wished, but Mr. Jones not wishing to dispose of the most eligible loca- tions, refused, and would offer them nothing with which they were satisfied. Finally the Kimberly's began to cast about and thought that they might perhaps do bet- ter elsewhere, and they had at that time a most favor- able opinion of Depere, which location they had seen while coming up the river. Mr. Curtis Reed, of Me- 23 90 THE "GAZETTE" BOOK. FOR 1877-8. nasha, just then interested in securing settlers, and par- ticularly business energy and experience, as well as cap- ital, made the Kimberly brothers exceedingly favorable offers, all of which becoming known to Mr. Jones, and he seeins: that they were determined to have what they wanted, or nothing, finally concluded to give them choice of lots, and arrangements were soon perfected se- curing a location on which they shortly afterward built a brick store, (still standing) and residence lots as well. The large white house, still standing, and one-half of it now occupied by John R. Kimberly, was erected in 1849» and was then and for some years, the finest house in the county, and the admiration of all the early comers- In 1849, Jones & Yale built what was for many years known as the . YALE BUILDING. A part of this old frame is still standing, situated near the railroad track, on Wisconsin avenue, and latterly known as the Jensen House To this building Jones & Yale removed their store, where it was kept for some time. The upper floor of this building was finished off as a hall, and religious services were held there for many years. It wa^ also, at one time, used as a public school room. In the winter of 1849-50, J. & H. Kimberly built the " BKICK STORE,'* still standing, and for several years occupied as a cooper shop, and owned by Clement & Stevens, of the Falcon Flour Mills. At the time of building, this was a most pretentious establishment, and for many years was the store of the place. This store was owned and conducted by J. & H. Kimberly until 1857, when J. A. Kimberly, NEENTAH LOCAL HISTORY. 91 son of John R. Kiniberl}^ and Ilavilah Babcock foi'nied a partnership under the firm name of KIMBERLY & BABCOCK. They carried on the business in the brick store until the winter of 1863-4, when they moved to their present quarters, the brick block now^ known as Pettibone Block havino^ just been completed by Wm. E. and J. R. Ford, and afterward sold to C. J. Pettibone, who at that time occupied the corner store, where the National Bank is now located. Quite a number of stores were erected on Wisconsin avenue and on Main street from 1850 to 1856, including Smith's block and Weeden's Hotel. Then followed a very dull time in the city's history, and up to 1863, when the Ford Bros, built the large brick block on the corner of Wisconsin avenue and Cedar street. There was no particular improvements on the street worthy especial mention. Smith's block, a double brick store, still standing and now occupied by Wm. Kellett and Alex. Billstein & Co., was erected in 1855, by Edward Smith, and he and his brother Hiram occupied the cor- ner for a long time as a general store. Wex. Billstein came to Neenah in 1856, and began business in the store which he still occupies, and where he has amassed a handsome fortune. A VIEW OF WISCONSIN AVENUE IN 1856, Which we present herewith, is copied from a daguerreo- type taken that year, and will be readily recognized by all old settlers, and will bring to mind many names and incidents long since forgotten, and forms quite a strik- ing contrast to the street scenes of to-day. The view is taken looking up toward the lake, and from about opposite where Robert Hold's furniture store 92 THE "GAZETTE" BOOK, FOR 1877-8. now stands. At that time there was little or nothing in the way of buildings on the north side of Wisconsin avenue west of Cedar street. As will be noticed, but few of the buildings shown in the picture are now in existence, and those mainly east of the Russell House, the business since those days having gradually worked west, and towards the Island, and stores built twenty- five years ago in what was then considered the most de- sirable locations, are now deserted for those situated where at that time no one wanted lots. In addition to the above, the following parties, still here in trade, figured among the early day business men. E. P. Marsh, who began business in 1858, in the building now occupied by Joe Kellett as a meat market, at one time was in the corner store under the old Dolson House, and in 1870, built the handsome brick store where he is now located. Henry Wildfang was also in trade at an early da}', commencing in 1856 In 1874 he built a fine brick store and is at this date located therein. W. P. Peckham and H. P. Leavens were also old timers, commencing in in the hardware trade in 1858. Peckham is still in the same business, though at this time alone. James Galigan, John Brown, C. W. Leavens, George Rogers, G. Christenson and E. Elwers were also early day traders, and are still in business. The present NATIONAL BANK Was established in 1861, Henry Hewitt, sr.. President, and Robert Shiells, cashier, and is still under the same management. Wm. Kellett, Krueger & Willard, Geo. E. Scott. S. F. Henry, Wildie & Gleason, A. Striddie, E. Newdeck and others are comparatively late day additions, and for 24 NEENAH LOCAL HISTORY. 95 further particulars the reader is referred to our con- densed history of local transactions, and the Business Directory. Heturnin"- to the subject of business in the earl}' days, we find tliat for four or five years after the death of Harvey Jones, the outlook was, as an old settler has ex- pressed it, "almighty blue."' The fact of nearly all the real estate being in hopeless litigation, and no prospect of a settlement nntil the heirs of Jones should become of age, combined with the mismanagement of the estate ))V the administrators, prevented capital from locating upon and improving the water-power, and almost en- tirely put a stop to any further business enterprise in the village. Hnndreds of men came here from the east, man}' of them with ample capital, and would endeavor to secure water-power privileges and other real estate, but when they learned the condition of affairs, few chose to take the chances on buying lands when no title could be given, and so it happened that while Oshkosh, Fond du Lac, Ai)pleton and other points, with far less natural advantages, wen' being rapidly settled, Neenah was al- most at a stand still, and things did look " almighty blue.'' As a proof that the above named circumstances were principally accountable for this deplorable con- dition of affairs, we have the well known fact that after the heirs all became of age, and the Jones estate was tinally settled, and after Abigail Jones married Rev. Mr. Bassett and her portion of the property was placed in market, as well as more or less of that going to the other children, Neenah made a more snbstantial growth dnr- ing the first five years succeeding, than for the whole fifteen preceding; confidence and security being fully restored, and the yearl}' sales of real estate three times that of preceding years. 96 THE "GAZETTE" BOOK, FOR 1877-8. FOURTEENTH CHAPTER. CONDENSED HISTORY. 0j _ 4 %0\l M period of six years, beginning with January, ^; 1872, and extending to January, 1878, all local transactions of general importance or interest are 4i0- given in the succeeding pages. This will be an invalual)le feature of the work, and alone worth the cost of th«' l)()()k. It has been a tedious and laborious under- taking to secure and arrange all this matter, but we feel that all who are interested in the book will fully appre- ciate onrctforts to place before them a complete histori- cul record of our city. The matter is arranged by months, showing the monthly occurrences during each of the years named, and the exact date is given in matters of more general interest. G. A. c. 1872 JANUARY. [iMUiMr Olmstead seri(nisl_y injured wdiile at work in tlu* il500 from the village for injuries sustained by driving into an opening carelessly left in the sti^eet. Epizootic and bad roads cause a wood famine. NEEISTAH LOCAL HISTORY. 99 DECEMBKR. Deacon Walbridge died, Dec. 5th. H. Mack received 1275 for damjiges received through defective sidewalk. Horses resume work, after having the epizootic. Resi- dence of A. J. Webster burned. Extremely cold, ther- mometer ranging from 32*^ to 38'*'. Vote to ratify pur- chase of Riverside Park, and amendments to village charter. 1873. JANUARY, In this month died A. K. Moore and Lulu Manville. Slight small pox scare during this month. Great snow storm occasions stoppage and delays of railroad trains. Pettiboue Block narrowly escapes destruction by fire. FEBRUARY. Influenza, in epidemic form, not unlike the epizootic, proves a sore affliction. The Presbyterian Church adopt the plan of sustaining expenses by contribution. Sev^eral railroad accidents occur near Dixie. MARCH. In this mouth Neeuah was int-orporated as a city. Clement & Stevens made the first purchase of wheat in Minnesota, shipping via the West Wisconsin and Green Bay k Minnesota railroad to Green Bay, and thence by Chicago k Northwestern to Neenah; their first purchase was 20,000 bushels. Messrs. Smith, Van Ostrand & Leavens purchase the Neenah Stove Works, and begin active operations in the manufacture of stoves. Post- master .John W. Williams died suddenly, March 21st. APRIL. In this month occurred the first charter election, Ed- ward Smith being elected as Neenah's first Mayor witb- 100 THE "GAZETTE" BOOK. FOR 1877-8. out opposition. The following were the first aldermen elected in this city: First ward — J. B. Russell, W. Kell- ett. Second ward— A. W. Patten, X. Miclj^elson. Third ward — Fred Krueger, J. Bergstrom. Geo. Danielson was first treasurer under the city administration. Clement & Stevens purchase the stone mills. MAY. Common Council meetings first held in the room over Patten's Block. Government survey ol* the south chan- nel completed. Geo. E. Scott buys the interest of Mos- sop, and is alone in the hardware trade. Residence of John Stevens partially destroyed by fire. Brick stores of Cook, Bradley, Newdeck and Elwers begun this month. Gilbert Jones sells a number of city lots at auction. JUNE. Island House built. Fift^y^ thousand young shad, and five thousand young eels turned loose in the Fox River. Residence of Henry Hewitt, sr., burglarized. Pic-nic ai Riverside Park, by Steam Engine Co., No. 2. JULY. Neenah Amateurs give the play of the " Stranger.*' Petti bone Hall, July 3d. Grand regatta, in which the Minnie Graves wins first prize, $200. Deacon Mitchell, one of the earliest settlers, died this month, 21st. Work commenced on Monoghan's block. Cedar street. AUGUST. An efi'ort to rebuild the "long bridge" is defeated by farmers from the Neenah side of the river. Work com- menced on the fine residence of J. A. Kimberlv, Esq. The slash-boards on the dam removed by Capt. Edwards and a posse of Government employees. Park hall built. Elisha Quartemas, an estimable young man, died Aug. NEENTAH LOCAL HISTORY. 101 25th. Geo. 0. Bergstrom buys the entire business of Neenah Plow Works. SEPTEMBER. (jrand Granoe pic-nic at Riverside Park. In this month is recorded an incident remembered by all read- ers of The Gazette, the same bein^ the mysterious death, at the Russell House, of the wife of one " Phil- lippe," a wizard and sleia^ht-of-hand performer, who gave an exhibition at Pettibone Hall, Saturday night his wife lying in a dying condition at the time, and be- ing dead in the morning. She was buried in the Pot- ter's Field the same day, attended only b}^ the boarders from the hotel and the strange man who claimed to be her husband. The latter left the following morning, and the whole affair made a deep impression on the com- munity. In this month began the famous panic of '73. OCTOBER. The Island House completed. Northern Wisconsin Press Association meet at Oshkosh; C. H. Boynton, ot The Gazf:tte, elected secretary. Newdeck's brick store hnislied. Good fall of snow, Oct. 21st. Rev. Mr. Olmstead takes the pastorate of the M. E. Church, suc- ceeding Rev. Mr. Bristol. NOVEMBER. Peckham elected to the Assembh' over Verbeck. Winter sets in uncommonly early, heavy snow storm 11th. Famous railroad case between Tilly Walker and Wisconsin Central railroad tried in Circuit Court at Oshkosh. The famous Vinland ghost scare creates con- siderable interest. peoember. Tuesday, Dec. 2d, large gathering in honor of the completion of the chapel addition to the Presbyterian 26 102 THE "GAZETTE" BOOK, FOR 1877-8. Church. Two cars loaded with wheat are pushed off Clement & Stevens' side track into tlie river. Old School Presbyterian Church purchased b}' the M. E. So- ciety, and the brick church by the German Lutherans. 1874. JANTARY. The custom of New Years* calls inau.s^urated in Nee- nah. VVildfang's mineral well discovered. Grreen Bay Store established in this citv. Robert C'olyer lectures in Pettibone Hall. FEBRUARY. The^old (Tovernment Flour Mill and Sherry's saw mill destroyed by fire Monday nioht, Feb. 9th. Menasha incorporated as a city. Kimberly & Henry dissolve partnership in the drug business. The present house of worship used by the M. E. Church re-dedicated. MARCH. Henry Sherry purchases the Hungerford saw-mill. Gen. Kilpatrick lectures m Pettibone Hall. Work com- menced on the Winnebago Paper Mills. APRIL. G. A. Cunningham becomes editor of The Gazette. Edward Smith re-elected Mayor over J. R. Barnett, majority, 38. The following Aldermen were also elect- ed: First ward, H. P. Leavens. Second ward. M. E. Sorley. Third ward, M. 0. Brian, and George Daniel - son City Treasurer. [nauguration of the remarkable "woman's crusade" in the temperance cause. The license question is hotly discussed. may. A. W^. Patten purchases the old p]mpire Flour Mills of L. C. Porter, and breaks ground for a paper mill in NEEI^AH LOCAL H ISTORY. 103 the same locality. John Hunt commences brick block on Wisconsin avenue. Kimberly, Clark & Co. purchase the Neenah Paper Mills of Smith & Van Ostrand. Mr. and Mrs. John Stevens and Robert Shiells, Esq., go to Europe. Considerable excitement tliis month over the " temperaiH-e crusade."" Steaml)oat dock liuilt at Riverside j-'ark. Rev. Mr. Fi-eenum takes the pastorate of the Baptist Church. Temperance and relioious services are held in George Thompson"s saloon. Pinale and Wnidfing begin oper- ations on brick stoi-es. JULY. Messrs. Wnllf & Clausen, from Milwaukee, commence business in Neenah. Grand celebration and pic-nic at Riverside Park, .Fuly ith. Regatta on the lake, etc. Niobe and Peerless, ot Oshkosh, first two Ijoats around^ \Vm. Kellett's residence burglarized. Great tire at Osh- kosh, July IJth. D. E. Gardner resignerty. JULY. (jrand union celebration held on Doty's Island, July 4th; Alex. C. Botkin, editor of the Milwaukee Sentinel^ and Gen. Harrison C. Hobart deliver the addresses; ten thousand people eetimated to have visited the grounds. Large addition to the Globe Mills built this month. Many citizens of Neenah visit the great Centennial Ex- hibition at Philadelphia. A. H. Boardman, local agent Chicago & Northwestern Railway, died this month, 19th. AUGUST. Neenah has a 1)ad run of base ball fever. Extremely hot weather this month; men are i'orced to quit work at Neenah Stove Works; thermometer marked as high as 104 in the shade. SEPTEMBER. Death of Col. H. J. Lewis, Sept. 17th. Congressional convention held at Neenah; k, M. Kimball nominated. OCTOBER. An unusually stormy month is recorded, being a con- tinuance of like weather through September; the State Fair and the Northern Fair at Oshkosh are failures in consequence. A very stirring political canvass occurs this month preceding the great presidential contest of 1876. Order of the Knights of Honor organized in Neenah. NOVEMBER. A very exciting general election held the 7th; city goes Republican, 126, and H. P. Leavens is elected to 28 1 1 THE " GAZETTE " BOOK. FOR 1 877-8. the Assembly over Alex. Billstein, by 136 majority. Death of H. L. Barlow, 4th. Exciting and anxious time following the election, and pending the final de- cision. PECEMBER. Mrs. Galentine, wife of Dr. Samuel Galentine, died Dec. 5th. Lecture in the " Dime Course'' by Robert Shiells, Esq., "Crown Jewels of Scotland." Slight small pox scare in this month. 1877- JANUARY. G. A. Cunningham is appointed postmaster and goes into office Jan. 1st. Exceeding cold weather, continuing for some two months; no change until late in January. Gas question is agitated, and a public meeting held at the Russell House. FEBRUARY. A German named John Gause commits suicide by hanging himself in the woods west of the city. John Clark, saddler, commences business in Neenah. A run- away injures several members of the family of Mr. Quiiin. Mrs. A. W. Patten died, 14th. MARCH. Rev. John D. Potter begins a series of religious meet- ings. APRIL. ('barter election results in the choice of D. L. Kim- berly for mayor; George Danielson for city treasurer; and the following aldermen^: First ward, John R. Davis, sr.; Second ward, Henry Sherry; Third ward, 1. W. Hunt; Fourth ward, A. Jagerson. One Randall, gives a series of lectures on South America. The old Yale building, known as the Jensen House, is partially destroyed by fire. NEENAH LOCAL HISTORY. 113 MAY. Johnson & Co. start a machine shop on the south race. A large safe is purchased for the use of the city. Rob- erts' Summer Hotel opened to the public, 30th. Burg- lars rob the residence of ex-mayor Fred Krueger. JUNE. D. E. Markham, for several years police justice, died on the 12th; James Conlan was elected as his successor at a special election held the 26th. In this month died P. D. Squiers, foreman in the Winnebago Paper Mill, and a very estimable man, 21st; also Mr. Carl Striddie, one of the early settlers of the place, and a partner in the flouring mill of Striddie & Krueger, 23d. Great camp meeting is held on Doty Island, continuing into the month of July; thousands were in attendance. Mrs. Wm. Maxwell and Levi Strait and son are seriously in- jured by runaway horses. Commencement exercises of the first class graduating under the high school system, is held at Schuetzen Hall, 29th; following are the names of the graduates: .lessie Cooke, Nellie Herrick, Delia Board man. Eva Leavens, Minnie Gittins, Delia Brown, Mamie Ford, Fanny Wheeler and Jackson Tullar. JULY. C. W. Howard purchases the Patten flour mill, and in company with J. R Davis, jr., engages in the milling business. On the 19th of this month occurred quite a serious conflagration, destroying the stores on Wiscon- sin avenue occupied by Swift Bros., Miss Wheeler. C Langner, Hirsch & Co.. and G. Bonner; loss about $10,000. AUGUST. Mr. F. E. Hubbard begins business in Neenah. An- nual regatta of the Neenah Yacht Club; first prize won 39 1 14 THE '' GAZETTE " BOOK. FOR 1 877-8. by the Albatross. C. H. Cotton becomes interested in the dry goods trade with C. W. Moss. Geo. W. Todd, a young lawyer from Fond du Lac, locates in Neenah. Commencement of the agitation of the so-called "Green- back question."' SEPTEMBER. . U. N. Roberts a former resident of Neenah, died this month at Davenport, Iowa. Mum parties first held. Sebastian Haas begins business in Neenah. OCTOBER. The Presbyterian Synod of Wisconsin was held in Neenah this month, continuing five days; tiev. J. P. Nichols, of Milwaukee, Moderator. The water in the lake and river becomes very low, making it difficult for the mills and factories to do their ' usual work. Rev. Geo. Gibson becomes pastor of the Episcopal Church. Benjamin Paddock, one of the pioneer settlers ol' the place, died on the 22d of this month. NOA^EMBER. C. Langner moves into his new brick store. Hirsch & Co. finish their new brick structure this month. In this month is recorded a remarkable episode in politics, it being the great stampede in favor of the " Greenback ticket," the vote for governor in the city of Neenah be- ing for Allis, (greenback) 377; Smith, (republican) 115; Mallory, (democratic) 146. C. W. Sutton became inter- ested with L. J. Dunn in the grocery business. Contin- uous rainy weather all this month, making it one ef the sloppiest, muddiest times on record. Geo. 0. Kingsbury begins business in Neenah in the jewelry line. DECEMBER. A large party goby special train to Oshkosh to attend the Emma Abbott concert. Continued rain and mud; NEENAH LOCAL HISTORY. 115 no frost or snow to speak ol* during this month, and farmers were plowing during the holidays; pansies were picked in the gardens on Christmas Da}^ lihic bushes and apple trees put out green leaves in December, and in every particuhir it was the most remarkable winter ever known, there being no snow until late in January ofl87.S. 1 1 6 THE " GAZETTE " BOOK. FOR 1 877-8. FIFTEENTH CHAPTER. CONCLUSION. Concluding Eemarks — Neenah in 1878 — A Peediction— " Hard Times" — The Unusual Weather and Depressed Business IN 1877-8— Etc., Etc. Mw||N closing that portion of our book devoted to the I history of the place, we deem it desirable to give ;J a brief statement of the condition of affairs at the time of writing. Neenah at this time, — January, 1878 — contains a population of between four and five thousiind, and has the best financial standing and commercial record of any place in the State; we believe, however, that the growth will be limited, as is the water power privileges, and the writer predicts that another twenty years will find our city noted for its great wealth, its beautiful location and its aristocratic social standing, rather than for its in- creased growth or added industries. The year 1878 finds the entire country, and with it our city, suffering from an unparalleled business depres- sion. The cry of " hard times'' was never more general or truthful than for the past year, business failures being a daily occurrence on every iiand, our own city being a marked exception. Real estate and personal property have shrunk in general values nearly one half within three years, and a general feeling of apprehension and NEENAH LOCAL HISTORY. 117 gloom pervades the country. The present season, as noted in preceding pages, has also been such as to un- settle all business calculations. From the first of Octo- ber until the first of January it rained almost incessant- ly, and for weeks business was at a standstill. So open a winter was never known, Lake Winnebago at this time — Jan. 15th — not being entirely frozen over, while steam))oat excursions were indulged in on Christmas and New Year's Day. Lumbering^'^business is a com- plete failure for the winter, resulting in serious losses to all engaged in this vocation. The record of the city's business standing may be in- ferred from the Business Directory appended to this vol- ume, which in after years will give an exact record of all engaged in business at this time. !)^^fe.' -*^?^^JiSi^(^fie^ 30 118 THE '^GAZETTE" BOOK. FOR 1877-8. SIXTEENTH CHAPTER. NEENAH IN THE REBELLION Effect on Our Community op the Declaration of War — The First Enlistments — Exciting Times — Complete Record of Co. "G," Third Regiment— List of Killed, Wounded and Discharged — Roster op the Company as Mustered Out op the Service, AVith Particulars of Promotions, Changes, Etc., Etc. (^^SQHE great war for the preservation of the Union itl K deeply stirred the heart of our community, as it ^^,^ did every other in the land. So the memory oi' '^%P^ that time deserves a place in these pa^es, and a lasting record in the annals of the place. Who can recall, without emotion, its scenes and ex- periences Aroused to patriotic indignation, the call of the chief executive was answered by the costliest sacri- fices within the ability of the citizens. Fiery youth and stable manhood offer themselves to the ranks of battle. Mother, sister and wife bid them go with trembling and tears. The day of parting is a strange mingling of pat riotic celebration and home sorrow. The soldier goes forth to the rigid discipline of the camp, the exhausting march, the mighty struggle of battle, and the doleful experience of the hospital. There follows him the ten- der expressions of home love in a thousand forms; the oft-repeated letter, the little token in the shape of pho- tograph or " house-wife," the box stocked with some NEENAH IN THE REBELLION. 119 bodily comfort or refresh nieiit; the home paper, with its newsy hjcals; and tlie soldier's letter in return, full of the incidents of war; surmises as to tlie future, impa- tient desires for the ending of the war, etc. Then, too, when the thunder of battle echoed on the air, how every heart stood still lest their own loved ones should be of the fallen. And as the bristling columns of the daily press or the tiashing telegram announced the dead and wounded, what thronged trains of anxious and mourn- ing ones poured forward to gather np the beloved re- mains, or minister to the suffering. Joyful indeed were the notes of peace. The salvation of the Union needed no more such costly offerings. The shattered genera- tion of war retui'ns again to the peaceful walks of home. Quietly they fall into their places — some to linger awhile in painful struggles with inveterate wounds or disease, and others to wield with new joy the implements of in- dustry. But many a home is found dark with the shadow of mourning for tliose who return not. The sable garments, the vacant chair, cherished knapsack or sword or faded uniform, the suspended picture on the wall, all speak of the soldier in some far-away grave. Let their memory be precious forever. And let the memory of that time be preserved. In the local annals, as well as in tradition, let each name which bore a part be recorded, and let the events pecu- liar to that time find a faithful record in these pages. Neenah has a noble record in the annals of the rebel- lion, three companies of infantry going from this place, beside manj^ volunteers in other branches of the service, such as cavalry, artillery and in the navy. They were all good men and true, and each company has an envi- able record. 120 THE '^ GAZETTE'' BOUK. FOR 1877-8. THE FIRST TROOPS Raised in the place were afterward known as Co. "G"' Third Regiment, Wisconsin Volunteers. This company was enhsted principally by Capt. E. L. Hubbard, some of the enrollments dating as far back as April 20th, 1861. At the breaking out of the rebellion, and for some three years previous, a militia company was under or- ganization here, known as the NEENAH GUARDS. Hubbard was the captain of this company, and it was the neucleus for the first enlistments. .This company re- mained here several weeks, a good number boarding at the Vermont House, and daily drills were carried on at the lake shore, it then being a vacant common, where now are houses and fine grounds. Co. G was mustered into the State service June 9th, 1861, by Major B. Pinckney, joined the regiment at Camp Hamilton, Fond du Lac, June loth, and was mustered into the United States service June 29th, 1861, by Capt. Mclntyre. The following is the muster roll of the company, as they went into the service of the United States, and con- tains the names of those who first gave their bodies as a sacrifice on the altar of their country: EDWIN L. HUBBARD ^ Captain. J. P. Shephard Eirst Lieut. A. J. Cady Second Lieut. Ephraim Giddings, 1st Sergt R. S. Woodward, 2d '^ A. J. Whitenack, 3d '' H. C. Tait, 4th " Frank Lee, 5th '' C. B. Rosenow, 1st Corp. T. L Reed, 2d '* J. S. Cady, 3d " G. S. Hawk, Edward Hamilton, J. S. Hogan, John Hooper, J. F. Hubbard, J. M. Joy, J. T. Kitto, E. B. King, NEENAH IN THE REBELLION. 121 Jiiricoln Watson, 4th Corp. Andrew Holraan, G. W. Dodge, 5tli "' A. S. Littlefield, E. V. Moraii, 6th ^' W. T. Leonard, Andrew Jagerson, Tth '' 0. G. Longstaff, Loring Renop, 8th " Robert Longstaff, M. F. Winters, Musician. Ole Oleson Myhre, S. S. Picket, Alexander McCoy, A. A. Edwards, Wagoner. W. H. Mason, PRIVATES. Augustus McNaery, Richard Allen, J. 13. Nugent, E. N. Austin, A. L. Newgard, Norman Anderson, Wesley North am. Albert Rowmier, 0. C. Oleson, C. C. Briogs. John Oleson, H. E. Brings, Albert Owens, Wm. S Brown, Saftbrd Oatmau, Charles Bushey. Harry Parker, G. H. Briley, ' L. A. Phettleplace, ^ W. W. Blake, Ira Prouty, jr., Chauncy Beebe, Albert Post, S. H. Beach, E. J. Raymond, Alfred Boocker, Leonard liansom. Ahrfun Brinkerhoof, Ervin Robbins, Haskell Coats, Benjamin Sherry, Ransom Clark, John Shi by. R. 0. Crane, E. A. Spauldiug. D. B. Cook, p. L. Scritsniire, C. H. Curtis, Henry Smith, J. W. Co wee, A. A. Simonds, J- H. Cole, William Stan berry, Martin Case, William Statton, Frank ('loser. Peter Snellbecker, J. H. Elliott, J. H. Scott, \L K. Edwards, Charles Schibley, W. W. Freeman. J. W. Terwillager, G. J. Ferris, L. A. Thompson, P>. F. Gerry, C. B. Vandooser, J. B. Gerris, Leroy Wood, Joseph Goldsborough, V. R. Willard, J. W. Griffin, James Whitney. ■ 1 31 122 THE "GAZETTE" BOOK. FOR 1877-8. HISTORY OF THE COMPANY. The following is a brief history of the company, giving the engagements and various routes of march, transfers, etc., which they, with their regiment, passed through: The Third Regiment was organized at Camp Hamil- ton, Fond du Lac, Wis., June loth, 1$61. Mustered in- to service June 27th, 1861, by Captain McTntyre. Left for the field July 12th, 1861, aud arrived at Hagerstown. Md,, July 16th, 1861. Was brigaded with the Second Massachusetts, Twenty-seventh Indiana, and Twenty- sixth Pennsylvania infantry. The regiment was de tached for provost guard at Frederick City, Md., during the winter of 1861. Feb. 4th, 1862, started with Gen. Banks' column up the Shenandoah valley. Participated in the battles of Bolivar Heights, Virginia, Oct. 16th, 1861; Winchester, Va., May 25th, 1862; Cedar Moun- tain, Va., Aug. 9th,, 1862; Antietam, Md., Sept. 17th, 1862; Chancellorville, Va., May 3d, 1863; Beverlyford, Va., June 9th, 1863; Gettysburg, Penn-, July 1st, 2d and 3d, 1864. Was transferred to the Army of the Cumberland in October, 1863, and assigned to the 2d Brigade, 1st Division, 20th Army Corps, March 1st, 1864. Participated in the battles of Resaca, Ga., May 15th, 1864; Dallas, Ga., May 25th, 1864; Kenesaw Mountain, and Chatahoochie River, July, 1864; Peach- tree Creek, July 20, 1864; siege of Atlanta, Ga., cam- paigns through Georgia and the Carolinas, resulting in the capture of Savannah, Ga., Dec. 21st, 1864; Averys- boro, N. C, March 16th, 1865; Bentonville, N. C, March 19th, 1865; surrender of Gen. Johnston, April 20th, 1865. The regiment was mustered out of the United States service at Louisville, Ky., July 18th, 1865, under provisions of General Order No. 24. Headquarters NEENAH IN THE REBELLION. 123 of the Army of the Tennessee. Reported at Madison, Wis., for final discliarge and payment, July 24th, 1865, where the regiment was paid off and disbanded shortly thereafter. CO. ''g" at the close of the war. The following is the official list of the officers and men of this company at the time they were disbanded and paid off. Many new recruits had been added from time to time, some froui other companies and sections of the State, drafted men, substitutes, etc., therefore, many of the names appearing on the list are other than those who first went out. The official record of the company, giving the history of every man therein, those who were killed in action, died from wounds, discharged, transferred, promoted, etc., wqth exact dates, is given herewith, and will prove a most valuable record for all time. KPHRAIM GIDDINrxS Captain. Comniissioned 2d Lient. Nov. 1, 1%1; 1st Lieut. Mav 4. 1863; Captain, Maich20, 1864. Stephen Lieurance First Lieut. Commissioned Oct. 28, 1864. Edward V. Moran Second Lieut. (,'ommissioned May 20, 1864 . Edvvin L. Hubbard, Captain, com. Major, June 1, 1863. Andrew J. Cady, 1st Lieut., resigned Nov. 11, 1861. Joseph P. Shephard, 1st Lieut., wounded Sept. 17, 1862; died Nov. 10, 1862, at Antietam. .Tasper Woodford, 1st Lieut., com. Adjutant. Philo D. Walker. 2d Lieut., resigned June 27, 186L Seth Raymond, 2d Lieut., com. 1st Lieut. Co. A. Edwin F. Proctor, 2d Lieut., mustM out July 18, 1865. SERGEANTS. 1— Charles S. Bushey, appointed May 20, 186.5. 2— James E. Hughston, vet. ap. Corp. July 24, 1864; Ser^t. Nov. 11. 1864. , 124 THE "GAZETTE^ • BOOK. FOR 1877-8. 3— Olaus C. Olson, vet. ap. ( Jorp. March 6, 1864; Sergt. May 20, 1865. Wounded at Dallas. 4— Edgar N. Austin, appointed May 20, 186n. 5— James T. Sheeren, appointed May 20, 1865 CORPORALS. 1— Alexander McCoy, vet. appointed March 6, 1864. 2— James T. Hagen, vet. appointed Oct. 20, 1864. 3_Albert H. Hunt, vet. appointed May 20, 1865. 4— Albert M. Post, vet. ap. May 20, 1865; taken prison- er at Winchester. 5 — Oscar J. Palmer, appoini ed May 20, 1865. 6— Daniel Williams, appoin ted May 20, 1865. 7— Joseph Goodman, vet. appointed May 20, 1865. | Frederick S perry Musician. PRIVATES. 1 F. M. Adams, Albert Feltns, George Bel way. Ludwig Frank. Justin Baribeau, Adelbert Foster. Robert Beard, Philo V. Farnham, Henry Bater, Joseph Gaubats, Fred. Bloom, Henry Green, John Billinger. Charles Heddie. vet. Aaron Brick. Ed. D. Hamilton, wounded Antoine Collin, May 25, '62; May 25, '64, Alfred Cronk, Doney Himes, Yost Chester, Joseph Hequel, James Carvell, George Harris, H. P. Christianson, W. L. Harris. William B. Constance, Lars Hanson, Martin Davelaar, James G. House, Joseph Dachus, William Hughes, George A. Dyer, Michael Judson, H. H. Douglas, William H. Jones, Louis Dimler, Gilbert L. King, Leopold Dodge, Fred Krossler, John B. Eager, Samuel B. King., William Filch, C. H. Knickerbocker, NEENAH IN THE REBELLION. 125 PRIVATES— William Lincb, Peter Jens Lillie, captured Feb. 14, 1864, Fred. Lindour, John F. Lieurance, Leopold Lacoque, Hubert Lewis, Frank Labrash, Daniel Larry, Jean B. Mocceaux, H. Morraux, Gilham Merringer, Louis Mid wed, Norman McCloud, Nils Monstead, Christian J. Nelson, wound ed July .30, 1H64, L. B. Nicholas, wounded June 16. 1864, James Price, Zachary T. Phillips, Franklin Paddock, B. F. Pride, Continued. Fred. Pitman, James Parker, Leonard Ramson, wounded May 3, 1863, Ross Richards, Michael Radka, John W. Rice, John Robinson, Charles P. Soule, Peter Swevil, P. Schnellbecker, Charles Shibley, John Sorrinson, Joseph Seipole, A. Swikehaver, T. Sonday, A. Schlocter, Robert Schultz, John W. Shaw, William Townsend, wound- ed at Bentonville, John B. Wilson, C. 0. Wamoth. DISCHARGED. William W. Freemnn, Ser<^(. vet. wounded May 26, 1864: appointed Serp:t. Major Oct. 29, 1864; com. 1st Lieut. Co. H, May 20, 1865. Royal S. Woodford, 1st Ser^t., discharsjed for disability: date unknown. Frank Lee. Sergt., wounded Sept. 7, 1862; discharged March 19, 1863. Watson Lincoln, Sergt., discharged July 1, 1864, ration of service. Charles B. Rosenow, Corp., dischari^ed July 15, 1862, for disability. Theopihis L. Reed, Corp., disch'dMay 23, 1862, wounds. Loring Knapp, Corp.. discharged July 15, '62; disability. expi- 32 126 THE "GAZETTE" BOOK. FOR 1877-8. G. W. Dodge, Corp., discharo^ed for wounds received May. 28, 1862. M. F. Winters, Musician, disch'd May 19, '02; disability. John H. Elliot, Musician, discharged June 10, 1862. Anderson, N., discharged Dec. 1, 1861; disability. Anderson, A., discharged June 5 1865. xAlexander, Nathaniel, discharged June 5, 1865. Bonner, A., discharged June 28. 1863; d'sability. Briggs, H. E., lost a leg Sept. 17, 1862; discharged Jan. 10, 1868. Briggs, Caleb C, dischVl July 1, 1864; expr'n of service. Brown, William S.. disch'd Aug:. 13, 1861 ; disability. Bailey, George H., dischVl by order to enlist on gun boat. Blake, William W., wounded Sept. 17, "62; discharged Feb. 27, 1868. Beach, S. H., wounded May 3, "63; disch'd July 1, '64. Booker, Alfred, discharged July 11, 1865. Brinkerhoof, A., discharged July 1, 1864. Benolich, Hans, discharged June 9, 1865. Brown, William A., discharged July 9, 1805. Coats, Haskell, discharo;ed. Clark, Ransom, discharged Jan. 20, 1862: disability. Crnne, Ralph 0., discharged. Cook, David B., discharged for disability. Curtis, Charles H., dischari^ed July 28, 1864. Cole, John H., dischVl by order, to enlist on gun-boat. Carr, M., discharged March 9, 1863; disability. Cady, John S., disch'd Julyl, 1864; expir'n of service. Edwards, H. R., dischVl Sept. 11, 1862; com. 2d Lieut. and Captain 21st Wis. Infantry. Everson, H., discharged June .5, 1865. Foster, John E., discharged Aug. 12, 1861. Ferris, Gilbert J., discharged July 1, 1864. ( NEENAH IN THE REBELLION. 127 Fisher, William, discharged June 5, 1865. Gerry, Benjamin F., discharged April 6, 1863. Gerris, John B., wounded at Gettysburg; discharged July 1, 1861. Goldsborough. J., discharged July 1, 1861. Griffin, .John W., discharged for wounds Feb. 5, 1862. Hawk, George S., disch'd Dec. 22, 1862; disability. Hooper, John, disch'd by order of War Department. Heafty, Fred., discharged .Tune 9, 1865. Harris, Gilbert, discharged .Tune 9, 1865. Jay, James M., discharged July 1, 1861. Jones, John S., missing Feb. 11, 1865. Kitto, John F., discharged for disability. Littlefield, A. S., discharged Jan. 20, 1862; disability. Leonard, William T.. wounded Sept. 17, 1862, and May 3, 1863; discharged July 1, 1861. Lee, Edwin P.. dischM to enlist in regular army. Longstaff, 0. G., won sided May 3, 1863; discharged July 1, 1861. Tiongstaff, R., discharged May 21, 1862; disability. Liddle, Albert, discharged June 9, 1865. Leach, E M., discharged July 1, 1865. McNaery, Aug.. wounded Mav 3, 1863; discharo-ed .Tuly 1, 1863. McDonald, Norman, discharged .Tuly 1, 1865. Muldoony, Patrick, discharged July 1, 1865. Mcintosh, Thomas, discharged June 9, 1865. Myhre, Ole Oleson. discharged July 1, 1861. Nugent, J. B., discharged May 21, 1862. Newjjard, Amund L., vet., wounded at Dallas; dischM July .5, 1864 Northam, Wesley, discharged Sept. 5, 1861. Owens, Albert, discharged Jan. 20, 1862. 128 THE "GAZETTE" BOOK. FOR 1877-8. Oatman, S., discharged Auo:. 3, 1861. Oleson, John, discharged July 1, 1864-. Parker, Harry, discharged Sept. 11, 1862. Phetteplace, L., vet., wounded May 25, 1864; disch'd Dec. 20, 1864. Picket, S. S., disch"d Oct. 21, 186.3, to enlist in regnhir army. Prout3% I., jr., wounded Sept. 17, 1862; discharged July 1, 1864. Raymond, E. J., discharged Feb. 7, 1863. Robbins, Ervin, disch'd Oct. 21, 1863, to enlist in regu- lar army. Spaulding, Ed. A., discharged July 1, 1864. Sherry, Benjamin, discharged July 1, 1865. Simms, Alex., discharged July 1, 1865. Shebraum, William, discharged June 9, 1865, Statton, William, discharged for disability. Stoker, P. F., discharged June 9, 1865. Sherman, Leander, discharafcd June 9. 1S65. Scritsmier, Peter L., wounded at Chancellorville, disch'd July 1, 1864. Terwillager, J. B., dischare:ed Nov. 23. 1864; disability. Thompson, L. A., dischM Oct. 21, 1863, to enlist in reg- ular army. Washburn, Lucas, discharged June 9, 1865. Wood, Leroy, dischVl Oct. 21, 1863, to enlist in regular arm}'. Willard, Van R.. wounded Sept. 2, 1862, and May 25. 1864; discharged July 21, 1864. Whitney, James, discharged March 26, 1863. Wood, T. S., dropoed July 1, 1864. Whitenack, Andrew J., dischVl Feb. 23, 1863; disability. Walch, Peter, lost an arm May 25, 1864; disch'd May 1864. Williamson, J. S., discharged June 5, 1865. Willard, A. C, discharged June 5. 1865. Zorco, Fred., discharged June 5. 1865. NEENAH IN THE REBELLION. 129 TRANSFERRED. Jao-erson, Andrew, Sergt., transferred to V. R. Corps, March 12, 1865, Robie B. F., Corp., vet., wounded May 25, 1862; trans- ferred to V R. C. Cowce, John, wounded and transferred to V. R. C, Dec. 28, 1864. Kin' " during a very exciting time in the history of the rebellion. The company was composed largely of men from Neenah and the country towns adjoining. Recruiting for the company commenced about Aug. 1, 1861, C. J. Wheeler havins received a commission for that purpose. Wheeler's unoccupied store was used as headquarters, and it was there the " awkward squads" were first drilled by L. C Session. The company was rapidly filled and on Oct. 17th left for Camp Randall, at Madison, where it arrived on the evening of the same day, and was assigned to Col. C. L. Harris' 11th Regi- ment, and designated as Co. K. Was mustered into the U. S. Service by Capt. Lamont, U. S. A., Oct. 18, 1861. Remained at Camp Randall until Nov. 20th, when they left the State for active service, under orders for St. Louis, Mo., where they arrived on the morning of the 22d, and the same day were transported down the river 132 THE ''GAZETTE" BOOK. FOR 1877-8. twenty-three miles, to Sulphur Springs, on the St. Louis & Iron Mountain Railroad. The regiment was divided up for guard duty at the several bridges on the railroad. Co. K was assigned two bridges to guard, where they remained until March 12, 1862, when the regiment was assembled at Sulphur Springs and pro- ceeded on the following day to Pilot Knob, Mo., where they were assigned to Gen. Fred. K. Steele's command, and commenced a campaign through southeast Missouri and Arkansas. They were on the march most of the time until July 13th, when they arrived at Helena, Ark., having been on the march nearly four months, through an unhealthy and difficult country, and subsisting much of the time on half or quarter rations and water very scarce. The whole command were nearl}- exhausted. Remained at Helena and vicinity foraging for cotton and supplies until about Oct. 1st, when they returned to Pilot Knob, Mo., via boat to Sulphur Springs. Re- mained at Pilot Knob until Nov. 2d, at which date they moved again into southeast Missouri, where they were kept constantly on the march from point to point, guarding forage trains, etc. On the 15th of March, 1863, they embarked at St. Genevieve, Mo., and moved down the Mississippi river, to Miliken's Bend, La , and took position in the 2d Brigade, 14th Division, 13th Army Corps. On the 30th of April crossed the river below Vicksburg, and on May 1st participated in the battle of i\.nderson Hill, near Port Gibson, Miss. The Eleventh was detailed for provost duty at Port Gibson, where they remained until the 5th, when the place was abandoned by our forces. Participated in the battles of Champion Hills, Miss., May 16th, and Black River Bridge, Miss., May 17th, NEENAH IN THE REBELLION. 133 where the regiment, in a charge on the enemy's works captured over one thousand prisoners and a regimental stand of colors. Arrived in the rear of Vicksburg on the I9t-h, and took position in the trenches on the 20th, and participated in the terrible charge of the 22d on the enemy's works, in which the regiment suffered greatly, it was here that Sergt. Roblee, and privates Marcus Cramer and Jonathan Spurgeon received wounds from which they died, and Philip Robinson was killed. Re- mained in the trenches at Vicksburg until the surren- der on July 3d. Immediately after the surrender left Vicksburg, join- ing the expedition to Jackson, Miss., where they arrived on the 10th of Julj . The enemy was driven to his works on the 13th, and the siege was pressed with such vigor that our forces entered the city on the 17th. Returned to Vicksburg on the 24th and remained until the 13th of August, when they proceeded down the river to New Orleans and were assigned to duty at Brashear ( 'ity, La. Participated in the operations of Gen. N. P. Banks in Louisiana and Texas during the winter of 1863-4. While at Indianola, Texas, early in January, Adjt. Ira W. Hunt was appointed recruiting officer for the regiment, to re enlist them as veterans. A great majority of the company re-enlisted and on the 10th of March, 1864, left New Orleans for home for a month's furlough, w^iere they arrived March 2 2d. Re-assembled at Camp Washburne, Milwaukee, April 23. Left Milwaukee April 25th and arrived at Memphis, Tenn., on the 29th, where they were detained until May 1st, when they were ordered out on an expedition through West Tennessee and Northwestern Mississippi. Returned to Memphis the 10th, and on the 11th re-em- 34 134 THE "GAZETTE" BOOK. FOR 1877-8. barked for New Orleans, where they arrived on the 11th and were assigned to duty at Brashear City, La., where they remained daring the summer, being engaged in various expeditions into the surrounding country, mak- ing many important captures of men and property. They were afterward engaged in the siege and capture of Mobile, Ala., where the regiment took a prominent part and sustained heavy loss. Although the 11th Regiment did not have the fortune to meet the rebels quite as often as some of those em- ployed in other theatres of the war, yet it was constant- ly in the field performing active, laborious and import- ant service. The veterans of the regiment marched over three thousand miles and traveled by rail and vessel more than nine thousand miles in the various campaigns in which they took so honorable a part, and were the recipients of many congratulatory orders from com- manding officers. OFFICERS. HIRAM .]. LEWIS Captain. Resigned 18ti4. Ira W. Hunt Pirst Lieut. Commissioned Adjutant. July '^8, 1808. Robert P. House Second Lieut. Resigned Nov. 27, 1862. Benj. F. Lisk, 1st Sergt.|Rf^uben Brockway, 3d Corp. Alvin Abel, 2d '*■ j Samuel Bartlett, 4th " Promoted to Isl Sergt. Jan. 1. '64, andlQhrist. C. NelsOU, otll .lames Farr. 0th Hecrnit. 1st Lieut. Dec. 2. '64. Wm. B. RoblfM\ .Sd Sergt., Artemus Adams. 4tb " Jjames P. Mark, 7th " Promoted to 2d Lient. Nov. 27. '62. and! J . jir, -^„. r,.i i, IstLieiil. July28, '64. JcrVlS Mutart, 8th And. Michelson, 5th Sergt.jpan Eniery, Musician. Promoted to 4th Sergt. Oct. 15. '64. Samiicl DoUffhtv, " A 111 on L. Newgaid, 1 st Corp. ! John H. Dubois, 2d '' i NEENAH IN THE REBELLION. 135 PRIVATES. Anderson, John, Hart, James, Aldrich, John, Holverson, Holver, Blake, John, Hayden, Andrew, Blue, Harvey, Hughes, James W., Berke, Liberhart, Hawkins, Francis, Bell, Stephen A., recruit, Harmon, George, Burnett, Joseph. Hansen, Ole, Brien, James, " Harrington, Jerry, Bashford, Biley, " Hart, Thomas, recruit, Brandes, John C, '' Hanson, John, " Banson, Ole, " Hagenson, Matthias, '' Crandell, Asel, Hagerson, Andrew, " Crandell, Emmett, Jones, Edward, Conley, James, Jones, Robert T., Con ley, William, Kettleson, Hans, Cramer. Marcus, Kendly, Florace, Doty, William, Kruger, AVilliam, Donaldson, Samuel, Klampe, Gottleb, D arrow, Henry, Kruger, August, Edwards, Henry B., Koppel, Arnold M., Emily, Anthony, Lindsley, George H., Forsythe. Alexander, Lloyd, Ellas W., Franklin. William. Lloyd, Henry, recruit. Fitch, Seth VV., Leroy. Frank, '' Forney, Abram, recruit. Lane, Samuel, Field, Henry C, " McAllister, Daniel, (-biddings, Joseph M., McCormick, John C, K., Gotfred, Joseph, Marshall, Andrew, (jnthshaw, P'red., Matocsin, Joseph, Giebel, John, Olsen. Arne, Gilbert, Clark S.. Palmer, William H., Pronioteilto Hd Ser§^^ 140 THE "GAZETTE" BOOK. FOR 1877-8. EIGHTEENTH CHAPTER. HISTORY OF CO. 'L' 21st REGIMENT. 7S-J The Last Full Company Going from Neknah, Raised by Simeon B. Nelson and Abner B. Smith— Particulars of the Enlistments — History of the Company — Full List of Officers and Men, Etc., Etc. ^HE next company to leave Neenah was raised by K Simeon B. Nelson, of Menasha, and Abner B. I Smith, of Neenah, during the month of August, ^S^ 1862. The store owned by William Seatoft and burned in the summer of 1877, was used as a recruiting office, and it was a lively place for a few weeks. The company were all volunteers, and as will be seen by con- sulting the list, contained many familiar names. Dr. Linde, of Oshkosh, was sent down to act as examining surgeon. The election of officers took place in the store now occupied by W. P. Peckham, it having been vacat- ed by^ Mills & Williams shortly before. Unlike the other companies, Co. I elected no 2d Lieu- tenant, it being a plan of Gov, Lewis' to take second lieutenants from old companies then in the field, and place them in the new raw companies. Thus it occurred that Edmund Delaney, a stranger, was commissioned as second lieutenant of the company. Delaney did not re- main a great while with Co. L resigning the following spring. NEENAH IN THE REBELLION. 141 While the company was recruiting the men boarded at the Vermont House, kept by L. Stowe. They left Neenah for Camp Bragg, Oshkosh, Sept. 1st, from which time we give, in the following pages, a complete history of the company and record of the men. The following is the list of commissioned and non- commissioned officers as the company left Neenah, and following the record is the entire list of names, with the officers in command when they returned home, particu- lars of promotions, changes, transfers, deaths, discharges, etc, etc. COMPANY OFFICERS. COMMISSIONEn. SIMEON B. NELSON Captain. Re?igned April 25, 1863. Abner B. Smith First Lieut. Promoted Captain April 25, 1863. Edmund Delaney Second Lieut. Resigned March 29, 1863. NON-COMMISSTONED. Albert B. Bradish 1st Sergt. Promoted 2d Lieut., April 1, 1863; let Lieut. April 25 Wilder B. M. Torrey 2d *' Lucian D. Littlefield 3d " Died at Mitchellsville. Tenn.. Nov. 21,1862. Joseph I. Barnes 4th " On Det. Service, Pioneer Corp., Dec. 1, 1862. Cyrus Bradish 5th " Wounded at Chaplin Hill, Oct 8. 1862; died Oct. 15. James Trudell 1st Corp. Pro. Sergt. Nov. 1, 1862; 1st Sergt. April 25, 1863. Edward H. Reed 2d Deserted when hotly engaged at battle Stony River, Jan. 3, 1863. Gustavus Jaeger 3d Corp. Promoted Jan. 8, 1863, to Sergt.. April 24 to Ist Sergt.. and April 25, 1863. to 2d Lieu I. James H. DeWolf 4th Corp. Promoted Sergeant April 25. 1863. 36 142 THE "GAZETTE'' BOOK. FOR 1877-8, Joseph W. Forest 5th Corp. Died at Nashville, Tenn., Dec. 2T, 1862. Joseph H. Dana ... ..... 6th " Killed at Chaplin Hill, Oct. 8, 1862. Amos W.Hale 7th " Cyrus D. Robinson » . . 8th Died at Nashville, Tenn., Feb. 17, 1863. Albert H. Owen Drummer. Henry Walker Filer. Co. I was recruited at' Neenah and Menasha, Winne- bago County, Wis., by Simeon B. Nelson and Abner B. Smith, during the month of August, 1862, and joined the regiment, Sept. 1, 1862, at Camp Bragg. Oshkosh^ Winnebago County, Wis. Left Camp Bragg with the regiment for Cincinnati. 0., Sept. 11, 1862. Left Cin- cinnati for Louisville, Ky., Sept. 18,1862. Arrived at Louisville Sept. 20, 1862. Left Louisville Oct. I, 1862. in pursuit of Bragg; encountered his forces Oct. 8, 1862, at Chaplin Hills, and had a severe battle and our regi- ment suffered a heavy loss. On the 12th pursued Bragg's retreating forces as far as Crab Orchard, Ky., and from there marched to Bowling Green, where Gen. Rosecrans took command of the 14th Army Corps, De- partment of the Ohio. Left Bowling Green Nov. 10th for Mitchellsville, Tenn.; arrived there the 12th. Left Mitchellsville Dec. 7th, 1862, for Nashville; arrived there Dec. 10th, 1862, and camped until Dec. 26, 1862, and then left for Murfreesboro. Had an engagement with Wheeler's cavalry on Jefferson Pike, Dec. 30, 1862; went into the battle of Stony River on the morning of Dec. 31, 1862. Jan. 4th, 1863, marched through Mur- freesboro and camped three-quarters of a mile south of the city. Left Murfreesboro June 24, 1863, in pursuit of Bragg, who was strongly entrenched at Tullahoma; NEENAH IN THE REBELLION. 143 came up to his picket at Hoover's Gap, on the evening of the same dav- On the 26th participated in a skir- mish, driving the enemy from their position. On the 27th we followed in pursuit and marched to within seven miles of Tullahoma; camped there two days. While there Bragg evacuated Tullahoma. On the after- noon of July 1st we left in pursuit of him, and encount- ered his pickets at Elk River, where we exchanged a few" shots and drove them. Our brigade, being in the ad- vance, was ordered to ford the river; current ver^^ swift and water deep. After crossing we were ordered to ad- vance; captured a number of prisoners and camped for the night. On the morning of the 2d resumed our march for Cowan Station. On the 4th, at 12 M., re- ceived news of Gen. Meads victory over Lee Were or- dered to camp ;tnd a national salute was fired. Arrived at Cowan Station July 14, 1863, and marched and skir- mished through to Chattanooga, and took an active part in the battle of Chiekamaiiga. Remained in Chattanoo- ga, in 3d Brig., 1st Div., 14th Army Corps, until Mov. 2.3, 1863, when it left the fortifications, and on the 25th participated m the assault upon Mission Ridge. Dec- 4 marched to the sunimit of Lookout Mountain, where w^e remained until the opening of the spring campaign. May 2. 1864, were transferred to the 3d Brigade. The regiment marched with Sherman toward Atlanta, par- ticipating in the actions at Resaca. Pumpkin Vine Creeks Big Shanty, Kenesaw Mountain, Chattahoochie River, Peachtree Creek, Atlanta, Jonesboro, and marched with Sherman's grand army from Atlanta to the Sea, taking an active part in the battles of Savannah, Averysboro, and Bentonville, and participated in the grand review at Washington, on the 24th of May. Remained near 144 THE '^ GAZETTE" BOOK. FOR 1877-8. Washington until June 8th, when the regiment was mustered out and started for home, arriving at Milwau^ kee on the I2th where the men were paid off and dis- banded on the 17th day of June, 1865. 00. "l" AT THE CLOSE OF THE WAR. Below we give the full company membership at the tinie Co. T went out of the service, showing the date of promotions and changes in officers, as well as a personal record of each man in the company, up to the time ot going out of service. OFFICERS. ALBERT B. BRADISH Captain. Commissioned 2d Lieut April 1, 1863; let Lieut. April 25, 18B3; Captain Dec. 21, 1864. Charles B. Clark . . First Lieut. Commissioned from 1st Sergt. Dec. 17, 1864. GusTAVUS Jaeger Second Lieut- Commissioned April 26, 1863; Wounded Sept. 20, 1863, at Chickamauga. James H. DeWolf 1st Sergt. Appointed Sergeant April 25. 1863; 1st Sergt. Dec. 16, 1864. Horace B. Clemans 2d Appointed Corporal April 12, 1863; Sergeant, Sept. 24, 1863; wounded at Chick- amauga, Sept. 20, 1863. Nelson Demero 3d Sergt. Appointed Corporal Aug. 21, 1864; Sergeant Nov. 1. 1864. Joseph Wyot 4th Appointed Corporal Jan. 8, 1863; Sergeant Dec. 18. 1864 James M Clark 5th " Appointed Corporal Nov. 1. 1864; Sergeant March 1, 1863. Ethan A. Eldridge 1st Corp. Appointed April 12, i863; taken prisoner at Chickamauga. Samuel Lyner 2d Appointed Nov. 1, 1864. Elisha Shiply 3d '' Appointed Nov. 1, 1864. David L. Pearson 4th '' Appointed Nov. 1, 1864. William Wright 5th " Appointed March 1, 1865. Albert H. Owen Musician. NEENAH IN THE REBELLION. 145 PRIVATES. Augustine, Frederick, wounded Ma}^ 14, 1864, at Resaca. Beals, Ira. Beals, Orson W., wounded May 30, 1864, at Altoona. Bradish, James H., wounded May 14, 1864, at Resaca. Brady, Jolin, wounded March 19, 1865. at Bentonville, N."C. Bur well, Gera. Bur well, Uilbei"t. Britton, Michael. Christiansou. Charles S. ().. wounded May 30, 1864, at Altoona. Collins, George \V. Dubois, George A., wounded July 18, 1864. Dennis, Milton P. Foster, Edward H. Gates, Duke. Green, Delos L., wounded Sept. 1, 1864, at Jonesboro. Gardner, Bradford, wounded May 10, 1864, at Buzzard Roost. Henderson, William H., wounded May 30, 1864, at Al- toona. Hesse, Julius, taken prisoner Oct. 10, 1862; wounded July 20, 1864. Hart well, Joseph. Hillstram, Daniel, wounded at Chatahoochie river. Hillstroni, John F. Harris, William T. Hammond, David. Hanson, Jens. Held, Charles. Howell, Allison H. Johnson, Erastns H., wounded July 2, 1864, at Kenesaw Mountain. 37 146 THE "GAZETTE" BOOK. FOR 1877-8. PRIVATES — Continued. Johnson, Harden. Locks, Franklin. Lloj'd, William. Miller, John W., taken prisoner, Sept. 20, 1863, at Chickamauga. McKonkey, Samuel. Meyer, i^ugust. Morey, John H. Milanthron. .John. Nye. William P. Olson, Ole. • O'Connor, Cornelius. Olson, Andrew. Pierce, Charles E., wounded Sept. 20. 1868, at Chicka- mauga Payne, Albert D., taken prisoner at Monfordsville and Chickamauga. Pierce, James G. Parker, Monroe. Parks, John. Pettrick, August. Ritz, Frederick. Roberts, Solomon D., wounded Sept. 19, 186.S, at Chick- amauga. Rosenow, Charles B. Sheerin, Frank S., jr. Sexton, James H., taken prisoner Oct. 10, 1862. Seely, William. Seeker, Frederick. Shultz, .Julius. Stutz, Peter, wounded at Chatahoochie river. Shong, John, wonnded at Atlanta and at Bentonville. NEENAH IN THE REBELLION. 147 PRIVATES— Continued. Sinursky, Vinrent .1. Snider, John. Smith, Lewis E. Turnell, William, taken prisoner Sept. 20, 1863, at Chickamauga Tippens. Frederick, wounded May 14, 1864, at Resaca. Tnidell, Oliver F. Tucker, Eduiiind Gr., taken prisoner in Kentuck}*; was w(»unded at Resaca. Tess, Frederick, wounded Sept. 1, 1864, at Jonesboro. Therd, Joseph, wounded Oct. 8, 1862, Perrysville, Ky- Tenney, Kher. Van i^tee n , Nicode m u s. Willenian, Constant. Werner. Frederick. Ward. Samuel J. W^estiall, August. Wright, Joseph. York. Wesley. Zohle, (Totlol). DTSCHAKdEI). Edwin Bliss, Sergt., discharged Feb. 24, 1863, to accept. com mission - George S. Sheldon, Corp., discharged Jan. 25, 1863. dis- abilit^y. Bradish. George C, discharged Dec. 8. 1862, disability. Bartlett, Samuel D., discharged April 20, 1863. disability Blanchard, Royal C, discharged May 25, 1863, disability. Burslem, Thomas, discharged Oct. 16, 1863, disability. Connor, William H.. discharged Sept. 14, 1863, disability. Douse, Joseph B., discharged May 30, 1863, disability. Erb, Jacob B., disch'd Dec. 8, 18(52, for wounds received Oct. 8, 1862. 148 THE '' GAZETTE" BOOK. FOR 1877-8. DISCHARGED— Continued. Elliott, David H., discharged Sept. 28, 1864. disability. Forest. John \V., discharged March 7, 1865, disability. Green, Charles C, discharged Jan. 8, 1863, disability. Henry, Samuel F,. discharged March 19, 1863, disability. Johnson, Ole, discharged Feb. 27, 1863, disability. Kennan, George, jr., dischara^ed .Tune 5, 1863, disability. Neal, Isaac M., discharged Nov. 17, 1862. Nugent, Alfred A., discharged May 16, 1H65, for wounds. Ryan, David J., discharged March 21, 1863, for wounds. Ruback, William, discharged Jan. 8, 1873, disability. Sch wander, Berthold, discharged Jan. 14, 1863; wounds. Stiles, Joseph M, discharged March 14,1863; wounds. Statton, Richard, taken prisoner at Stony River; dischVl April 11, 1863. Stanford, Thomas, discharged. Thompson. George F., disch'd Feb. 26, 1863; disability. Town, John, discharged Jan 24, 1863, for wounds. Zain, Frederick W., discharged Dec. 24, 1864; wounrls. TRANSFERRED. Joseph I. Barnes, Serst., transferred to U. S. V. V. En 2:. July 29, 1864. Wilder B. M. Torrey, Sergt., transferred to Vet. Res. Corps, Feb. 6, 1864. Frank Pearse, Corp., wounded Sept. 20, 1883; transfer- red to Vet. Res. Corps, Sept. 31, 1864. Ao-er, Olavus, transferred to Vet. Res. Corps., Anril 6, 1864. Arnold, Edward, transferred to U. S. V. V. Eng., July 18, 1864. Jackson, Robert, transferred to Vet. Res. Corns., Oct. 7. 1864. Klinke, Rasmus H., transferred to Vet. Res. Corps. April 6, 1864. NEENAH IN THE REBELLION. 149 TRANSFERRED -Continued. Line, Collins (■., transferred to Vet. Res. Corps, April 1, 1865 McCullum, iMiirray, transferred to Vet. Res. Corps, Feb- 6, 1«64. Pierce, Mvron L.< transferred to Vet. Res. Corps, Auo'. 19, 1868 Sueaf, George VV., wounded at Kesaca; transferred to 'Vet. Res. Corps, Jan. 10, 1863 Williams, William, wounded Sept. 20, 1863; transferred to Vet. Res. Corps Jan. 10, 1868. KILLED IN ACTION. Josiab H. Dana, Ccn'p., killed Oct. 8, 1862, at Chaplin Hill. Bell, Lewis IS., killed May 14, 1864, at Resaca. Clinton, Leaman W. killed Oct. 8, 1862, at Chaplin Hill. Johnson, William U., killed Oct. 8, 1862, at Chaplin Hill. Robinson, John, killed May -U, 1864, at Altoona, Ga. DECEASED. James Trudell, 1st Sergt., taken prisoner Dec. 30, 1862, at 8tonv tliver. Died Sept. 24,1863 at Stevenson, Ala. ■ ' ♦ Cyrus Bradish, jr., Seroft., wounded Oct. 8, 1862; died "Oct. 15, at Chaplin Hill. Lucian D. Littletield, Sergt , died Nov. 21, 1864, at Mit- chellville, Tenn. John W. Forest, Corp., died Dec. 30, 1862, at Nashville. Amos W. Hale. Corp., died Aug. 22, 1864, in Anderson- ville Prison. Cyrus D. Robinson, Corp., died Feb. 17, 1863, at Nash- ville, Tenn. Barnes, William R., died Feb. 22, 1864, in Danville prison. Chamberlain, .lames A., died Oct. 25, 1864, in Anderson- ville Prison. 38 150 THE "GAZETTE" BOOK. FOR 1877-8. DECEASED —Continued. Dunn, Henry S., wounded Oct. 8, 1862; died Oct. 24, 1862, at Chaplin Hill. Denslow. Abner M., died Dec. 5, 1864, in Georgia. Foster, Franklin F., died Dec. 27, 1862. at Nashville. Hamilton, William, died March 3, 186:^, at Murfrees- boro, Tenn. Harris, Peter, died Feb. 28. 1864, in Danville Prison. Hale, Channing A., died April 22, 1864, in Auderson- ville Prison. Knapp, Charles, died Nov. 25, 1862, at Bowling- Green. Kohnke, John, died May 7, 186.3, at Nashville. Kellogg, Hollis W., died of wounds June 22, 1864, at Nashville. Ladd, Malcomb E., died Nov. 29, 1862. at Louisville. O'Brine, Edward, died Dec. 6, 1863, at Nashville. Pendleton, Jerome, died ot wounds Jan. 29, 1863, at New Albany. Rontz, Warren C, died Feb. 14, 1863, at Nashville. Ranney, Homer C, died Nov. 12,1862, at Lebanon, Ky. Reed, George, died July 25, 1864. in Anderson ville Pr'n. Simpson, George, died Oct. 20, 1862, of wounds received Oct. 8, 1862. Shultz, Christian, died Nov. 29, 1862, at Louisville, Ky. Vining, Thomas F., died Feb. 6, 186.3, at Camp Chase, Ohio. Winiman, Christian, died Nov. 9, 1862, from wounds re- ceived at Chaplin Hill. Webb, Lemuel W., died Oct. 12, 1862, of wounds receiv- ed at Chaplin Hill. Winchester, George, died June 26, 1864, in Anderson ville Prison. NEENAH IN THE REBELLION. 151 DESERTED. Fowler, Theron H., deserted May 25, 1863, at Louisville; syid to have enlisted in Marine Brigade. Reed, Edward H., Corp., deserted when hotly engaged at battle of Stony River, Jan. 3, 1863. Taylor, Abrani, deserted Oct. 21, 1862, at Crab Orchard, Kentucky. Woodard, James L., deserted May 25, 1863, at Perry ville, Kentucky. Walker, Charles A., deserted Aug. 7, 1863, at Camp Chase, ; s^iid to have enlisted in regular army. The foregoing lists and particulars are taken from of- ficial rec(^rds, and from the printed and framed records which were arranged at the close of the wai for each company, and though they may contain mistakes, are as near correct as possible to get them at this time. We are indebted to Capt. Giddings tor the records ot Co "G;; to adjutant I. W Hunt, for those of Co. "K,^' and to Lieut. C. B. ( 'lark for the printed records of Co. "L" IN ADDITION To the three full companies enlisted here, quite a num- ber of men entered the service in other branches. Eb. Stephens, now ex sheriff of this county, was at that time residing here, and secured a commission for recruiting men for the navy, quite a number going from Neenah. From Mr. H. 0. Clark, who was one of this numljer, we have the subjoined particulars: The iollov^ing men were enlisted by Eb. Stephens for gunboat duty: Geo. F. Thompson, H. 0. Clark,^J. Richards,' P. Ladd, p. Kuhn, Thad Sheerin, E. Jenkins, D. Owens, John Baird, M. Sutton. Aug. 17, 1864, they were sworn into the United States service at Chicago, sent aboard the receiving ship Great 152 THE ''GAZETTE" BOOK, FOR 1877-8. Western, then l3'ing at Cairo. They were then drafted to the gunboat Juliet, then receiving repairs at the navy yard at Mound City; were then ordered to the mouth of the White River and did service between there and Vicksburs: until July, 1865. George Thompson was wounded at Sunny Side, Ark., and went into hos- pital at Memphis. C. H. Towle was transferred from the army to tlie navy, and was aboard the steam ram Vindicator, first as boatswain and afterward as purser. , Jack Campbell and Henry Robiuson wpre on the monitor Chilacothe. Joe Faas was aboard of the gunboat Essex. Quite a joke was played on him. He was so young that they would not enlist him without the consent of his parents, so he fell in with some fellow that was going to ship, and it was agreed between them that Faas should be passed off as his son and assume his name. Everything went nicely, the father drawing the son's pay, until they were discharged, when the father drew the son's back pay and bounty, and skipped out, leaving Joe to get back home as best he could. Myron Haynes went as substitute for his father. He did some service aboard the gunboat Argossy between Vicksburg and New Orleans. Thomas Reese, jr., shipped during the first of the war aboard the sunboat Undine, and saw active service on the Cumberland and Tennessee rivers. His boat was blown up to keep her from falling into the hands of the rebels, and he was wounded and narrowly escaped with his life. He was drafted to another boat and finally discharged. NEEN AH IN THE REBELLION. 153 ARTILLERY. Some sixty men, recruited from different parts of the county, went from here and entered the service as artil- lerymen. But a few of them, however, were residents of Neenah, the following being the only familiar names we find: Ezra Lisk, D. Cook, Louis Fourney, Reuben Webb, and the three Wells brothers, Charles, Wilbur and Samuel. CAV^ LRY. Quite a number enlisted to join cavalry companies. Among them we find of our own town's people: Carrol Townsend, Tom Sherry, Sid Coates, James Packard, Isaac Angell and James Sherry. The above all entered the service in 1861. '-'■^f^ ^^^liM^^fie^ 39 154 THE "GAZETTE" BOOK. FOR 1877-8. NINETEENTH CHAPTER. SKETCH OF THE LIFE OF HARVEY JONES. ARVEY JONES, the subject of this sketch, was born in the village of Kingsboroiis:h, Montgom- ery Co., (now Fulton,) State of New York, June 22, 1805, and was the fourth son of Asa and Lucy Jones, in those days a well-to-do farmer of Con - necticut parentage. He came to New York at an early day, and, being a thrifty, industrious farmer, accumu- lated considerable means, which accumulations he invest- ed largely in real estate. Having an intimate friend in mercantile business who became embarrassed, he thought to help him by endorsement, believing all he needed was a little time in which to turn himself, which time could be obtained by the endorsement. But it was a delusion, as is often the case. When the paper matured there was an extension, but in the end he had a large amount to pay, which compelled him to sacrifice his property, but he made payment in full, saving only his house- hold effects and a farm at the foot of the May field Mountains, to which he removed in 1809. This friend promised to make restoration, but never did. At this mountain home we find young Harvey when he was but four years old. Hastily passing over the first few years, we will say that his educational advant- ages were such as farmers' children in those days usually ' e^i .Jiupmi^ ^Q#fi4o Bom Juiic 2ii, IHOn. Died November 8. 1W9. BIOGRAPHY OF HARVEY JONES. 157 enjoyed, viz., district school in winter, work on the farm in summer, and with a family of nine children (seven of whom lived to attain man's and woman^s estate, the other two having: died in youth.) it means little school and much work. Being of a genial nature, always ready and willing to assist those in trouble, he became a gener- al favorite, both at home and at school. He remained at home until he was sixteen, when for two winters he taught district school and during the summers at- tended the select school of Dr. Elisha Yale, in the vil- lage of Kingsborough. Here ends his school days. We next find him, at the age of eighteen, clerking in the store of W. A. Wells, in the village of Mayfield, (1825) where he remained for two years. After leaving Mr. Wells hp went to Fondasbush. There he found a quantity of lumber, which the owners were desirous of sejlius, and made them an offer, which was accepted, and paid tliem in full out of his savings. Leaving it there, he went to New York and clerked for a Mr. Vor- hees. a dry goods merchant on Canal street, remaining one year, during which time he had the lumber'shipped to Albany, but finding slow sale had it forwarded to New York, where he sold it for cash, at a large advance. This furnished him the means to start for himself, which he did as soon as his year expired, starting a re- tail dry goods store on Maiden Lane, near Broadway buying at auction and selling for cash, thus keeping his money turning, and being of a speculative nature he was constantly buying and exchanging property. In the fall of 1828 Root & Leonard, merchants of Johnstown, were in New York to make their semi- annual purchases. They stopped with Mr. Jones while in the city, and spent a few days for recreation, during 158 THE ''GAZETTE" BOOK. FOR 1877-8. which time they made him an ofter to exchange their stock in Johnstown, which consisted of a general assortment, for his stock, leaving a balance their due. He then made them an offer, which was to let them have his stock and lease of store, an oyster-bed and some city property which he owned, and some Canada land belonging to his brother Asa, and he would take their Johnstown store and stock. This oifer was accept- ed and Asa took an interest in the store, but the business was continued under Harvey's name. This partnership, however, was of short duration. In the following spring Daniel Potter, of Kingsbor- ough, or as he was more generally known throughout the State, " King"' Potter, behig desirous of assisting his nephew Lucius, who had lived with him irom child- hood, a warm friend of Harve3^'s and about tlie same age^ proposed to Harvey that if he would remove the Johns- town stock to Kingsborough he would put in an equal amount for Lucius, and if the}^ needed more njoney he would let them have it at moderate interest. Harvey bought out his brother Asa's interest, paying for it in full, and removed to Kingsborough, under the firm name oi Jones & Potter. Being both young men and reared almost in this immediate neighborhood, they had a large circle of personal friends and enjoyed a very large and profitable business. Soon after Asa sold out, he and Loyal, another broth- er, went to Michigan and settled on a farm in Richland, Kalamazoo Co. Asa being a captain in Col. Van Vechten's regiment of the state militia, when he left it created a vacancy, and Harvey was appointed his successor, and soon after was promoted colonel, which commission he held till he came west. BIOGRAPHY OF HARVEY JONES. 159 On Feb. 26, 1833, Harvey Jones married Miss Sally D., daughter of Judge Samuel A. and Abigail W. Gil- bert, of Cranberry Creek, Fulton Co., New York. The linn of Jonts & Potter continued for about six years, when it was dissolved by mutual consent, and everything divided. Mr. Potter remained in Kings- borough and Harvey Jones went to Gloversville, where he had a large real estate interest. He continued in mercantile business under the firm name of Jones, Churchill & Sunderland, at the same time engaging in the manufacture of gloves and mittens; also buying and selling the raw material. The glove business was then but in its infancy. While in Gloversville he speculated in real estate, as before, both east and west. Loyal Jones went to Prairieville (now Waukesha) and associated himself with one Cummings in general mer- cantile business, under the firm name of Jones & Cum^ mings, Harvey giving them letters of credit in New York. Harvey remained in business in Gloversville until after he made his purchase and first visit to Win- nebago Rapids (now Neenah) in 1846, and it was thro' Loyal that he first learned of this locality. It happened in this way: Mr. Clinton, a missionary of the Home Missionary Society, was visiting friends at Waukesha and in con- versation Loyal said to him: " li you find in your travels a locality with a good water-power and farming country surroundiflg for sale, I wish you would let me know of it, for my brother Harvey thinks favorably of investing in the west/' Mr. Clinton came to Neenah and met Mr. Harrison Reed, who had bid off a portion of the property, but was unable to make payment, and was desirous of getting some one to advance the money 40 160 THE ''GAZETTE" BOOK. FOR 1877-8. Mr. Clinton reported to Loyal. Subsequently Loyal and Ferine Yale were sent to look over the property and were to say to Mr. Reed, if things were favorable, that if satisfactory arrangements could be made Harvey would advance the money. They made a partial arrange- ment with Mr. Reed for Harvey Jones. They soon, however, had a personal meeting, when the purchase was concluded and the money advanced to meet the govern- ment demands. Soon after a contract was made by Harvey Jones and Harrison Reed, whereby Jones was to convey to Reed an undivided one-fourth interest in certain tracts or parcels of land upon his payins: one- fourth of the purchase money and cost of improvements. (It was this contract which was the subject of much sub- sequent controversy, after Mr. Jones' death, but suffice to say Mr. Reed's not complying with the final decree of the courts the property remained with his estate.) In September, 1846, Harvey Jones, his wife and eldest son came to Neenah, also his brother A^a. and remained until the next spring. Ferine Yale was sent to Wau- kesha to assist in closing up the business there. As soon as this was accomplished they came to Neenah, engag- ing in merchandising with a mixed stock under the firm name of Jones & Yale— the firm being Loyal Jones and Ferine Yale. Upon Harvey Jones returning to Gloversville in the spring of 1847, he set himself to work to close up his affairs and dispose of his business interests, preparatory to moving west with his family. He had but just began to realize this result when, on May 15th, 1847, his wife died, after a short illness, aged 39 years; and as ii to verify the saying "afflictions never come singly," on Aug. 10th, of the same year, his father, who BIOGRAPHY OF HARVEY JONES. 161 had made his home with him for some time, died, aged 81 years. He returned to Neenah in the fall and remained until the next sprint-. During these two winters spent west he was busy maturing his plans for the development of the water-power and other interests, overhauling and repairing the old government mills, preparing to build a new saw mill, digging canals, etc. He made generous offers to those who would build and improve property — in some instances giving lots away, and in others selling them at nominal prices — thus making it an object for new comers to permanently locate. For instance, lots 21, 22 and 23 in block "A," 23 and 24 in ''C" were given to Ferine Yale, on condition that he should be one of two (Loyal Jones the other) to build a double store 40x 44 on the last two named lots; store building to be two stories. The second story was used for a place of wor- ship for a number of years. Lots 1, 2, 3, 23*and 24, Block "D," was sold for $60 to James Ladd on condition that he would put up a tavern house on them, and as a further inducement he was to have some of the workmen on the dam and around the mills, to board. The Jensen House is the Yale building, and the old Winnebago op- posite is the hotel built by Mr. Ladd. Other instances can be enumerated, but spyce will not permit. During his absence from home the second winter, his farther-in law. Judge Gilbert, died and on his return in the spring April 8^ 1848, his youngest daughter, aged 4 3'ears. After his wife's death Mrs. Yale, a sister and her family made their home with him and took care of his children, remaining as long as he lived. With a heavy heart he continued his preparations for his removal, applying himself more closely to business 162 THE "GAZETTE" BOOK, FOR 1877-8. as if to drown his grief. Disposing of his interest in the store, and leaving his real estate with an agent, he start- ed west with his three children, all that remained of his own family, and Mrs. Yale's consisting of herself and two daughters — her husband, Dr. Yale and son, Ferine being in Neenah. They arrived in Neenah in June, 1848, by the way of the lakes from BuflPalo to Sheboy- gan, and from Sheboygan to Neenah by team. It was a long and weary road from Sheboygan, and to add to their discomfort, a heavy thunder storm set in when they were about four miles this side of Oshkosh, and it was mournful music, as if to add more to his gloom, for only a few short months before Mr. .Jones had passed over this same road with a happy wife and bright pros- pects, while now he had but three of the original six members of his own family. Beinsf thorough and prompt in all his business require- ments, he always exacted the same from others, and it is said by those who knew his habits when in business, he always wrote his letters, balanced his books, showing cost, sales, profit or loss o\ each day's transactions before retiring, as it was a maxim of his " let the day's business be finished with each day." Seldom did he return to his home at the Point, by the old Council Tree, till late in the evening. Never too busy, or too weary to enter- tain strangers, he seldom returned home unaccompanied by visitors, for at that time Neenah could boast of but small hotel accommodations. To all he was the court- eous gentleman, and never ruffled the placid waters of social enjoyment by the cares and vexations of business. Early in the fall of 1849 he made a hasty trip to Michigan, returning all worn out and sick with a cold, refusino- to remain at home and doctor, " for he had not BIOGRAPHY OF HARVEY JONES. 163 time," until about the first of November, when his mal- ady assumed a typhoid form, and Nov. 8, 1849, he died, aged M years, just in the vigor of manhood and prime of life, even before he had fairly begun to realize his life's ambition. NEENi\H, Wis., Jan. 22, 1878. g. & w. J. .-^^«>^P^ ^:isp3.r^§^^ 41 164 THE "GAZETTE" BOOK. FOR 1877-8. TWENTIETH CHAPTER. UNCONSIDERED PARAGRAPHS. The Indian Scare — A Remarkable Incident — Neenah Steam- boats — The St. Paul— An Early Day Duel — The First Telephone— "The Hundred Day Men," Etc.. Etc. I |N this chapter we group several early and later day incidents and scraps of history which seem to (Mm^ have found no place under any of the preceding S^iji^' headings, and as they are too good to omit, we give them herewith, without any special reference to or- der or date. THE INDIAN SCARE. One of the most remarkable episodes in the history of the place, is what was known as "the Indian Scare." It occurred in the month of September, 1862, and all residents of the place at the time will be promptly re- minded of the many, as they appear now, ludicrous scenes. It is difficult at this time to give the exact his- tory and origin of this phenomenal and remarkable oc- currence. Beginning no one knew where, and caused by no one knew what, it seemed that almost simultaneously, as it were, every town in the State was seized and more or less affected by the "scare.'' Each place was about to be invaded by Indians; people from the country flocked to the towns and villages, and nearly the entire State UNCONSIDERED PARAGRAPHS. 165 was panic-stricken. The effect and incidents occurring at Neenah, were much the same as in every village in the northern or central portion of the State. People flocked in from the country, and every man, woman and child had a report of something mysterious and alarming. The female portion of the community, it must necessar- ily be recorded, was in a state of greatest excitement and alarm, which, in connection with the children, only added to distract the men and deprive them of their bet- ter judgement. Squads of armed men patrolled the streets for many nights, and the sound of a gun at the outskirts of the town would alarm the entire neighbor- hood. One thing which, no doubt, made such an occur- rence more easily possible, was the fact that just at this time thousands of men from the State were in the army, which left hundreds of homes in every locality in a com- paratively defenceless condition, and this, no doubt, had largely to do with bringing about this remarkable panic, added to the fact that at the time, the en- tire country was in a state of anxiety and excitement. The horrible Indian massscre at the little settlement of New Ulm, in Northern Minnesota, had occurred not long before this, and no doubt had much to do with making the cry of" Injuns coining" all the more start-- ling. As a matter of fact there were no depredations of any kind whatever by Indians in any part of the State, and so far as this place was concerned, there were not a dozen Indians within twenty-five miles, and the alarm was entirely without cause. ]S"EENAH STEAMBOATS. At the present time Neenah takes no particular in- terest in the steamboat business, but in our digging around after early day items, we find that at one time 166 THE "GAZETTE" BOOK. FOR 1877-8. Neenah Avas greatly interested in water navigation, and that at least four steamboats were built here. The first Neenah steamboat was called the Peytonia, then came the Jenny Lind. Next came the Vanness Barlow. She was built near the old Government mill, or present Winnebago Paper Mills. Probably the most interesting steamboat experience in- dulsred in by Neenah parties, was the building of the St. Paul, and her famous trip to the Mississippi. This boat was built during war times, on the bank of the south race, east of Cedar street, that being all vacant at that time. Tremaine, an engineer and machinist, was the leading spirit in this enterprise, the plan being to take the boat through to the Mississippi and sell her, the fact of the government having taken so many boats for transports, with the constantly increasing business of those days, made a great demand for anything in the shape of a boat. H. P. Leavens and Uri Roberts be- came interested in the affair, and went out with the boat on her trial trip.' Their experience was more laughable than profitable, as the boat proved very much of a failure, and as the owners were all ignorant of steamboating, many ludi- crous incidents were connected with the building and after management of the craft. She was a flat-bottomed, stern-wheel,aff'air, and the engines were so light that on the first trip between here and Oshkosh she blew ashore. She finally reached the Mississippi, but never succeeded in making any"money, and was afterward captured by a party of rebels south of Vicksburg and burned. AN EARLY DAY DUEL. Several years before the war Neenah was somewhat excited and considerably amused over an " affair of hon- UNCONSIDERED PARAGRAPHS. 167 or," that occurred something in this wise: An old gent familiarly known as " Old E. A. Parker," was at the time one of the characters of the place. An old fellow named Bell was also a town character, and one not having the best reputation. Some difficulty had arisen between these two and some of the fun loving boys arranged matters so as to make Bell believe that he could do no- thing else than challenge the other. The challenged party promptly responded and chose shot guns for the weapons, and, attended by their seconds, the two re- paired to a proper place out behind the old hotel barns, which was the spot selected for the bloody affair. The principals were got into position and everything seemed in order for the deadly meeting. Of course the "seconds'' having the affair in charge, had the guns loaded with powder only, though this was unknown to their principals. The ludicrous feature of the affair culminated as they got the two old chaps in position, and were apparently almost ready to deliver the command to "fire." when Bell, who had already shown many signs of weakenings suddenly dropped his gun and running a few steps, crawled under a shed. The other old warrior, now ter- ribly excited, rushed up to the shed, and having a rear view of his crestfallen opponent, he cried out in a burst of virtuous indignation, " Come out of there, you villain, or ril blow your brains out !'' The mortification and disgrace was such that " Old Bell " shortly aftervVard left the village. THE FIRST TELEPHONE. In the winter of 1877-8 Mr. S. F. Henry, a druggist, erected the first practical telephone ever used in Nee- nah, or in fact, in the count3^ Wires were run from 42 168 THE "GAZETTE" BOOK. FOR 1877-8. his store on Wisconsin avenue to his residence on Church street, also to the residences of Dr. J. R. Barnett and Dr. N. S. Robinson, and by its aid a person could step into the store and enquire for either of the doctors. The telephone is now a subject of general curiosity, but we deem it probable that in the future it will become quite a common means of rapid communication between offices and manufactories, as well as between offices and residences. LIST OF PHYSICIANS WHO HAVE RESIDED IN NEENAH. The following named gentlemen have been, or are now, practicing physicians in this city, and settled here about in the order in which their names are mentioned, viz: Drs. Yale, Pugsley, Fitch, Ayers. Gralentine, Crane, Torrey, Robinson, Moore, Bowen, Ambler, Kirk- up, McMenemy, Barnett, Clark, Gil man, Lightfoot, Memmler, Wright and Van Vuren. The following are known to be dead: Yale, Fitch, Crane, Torrey, Bowen and Kirkup. Dr. Yale was a retired clergyman. Dr. Fitch was drowned. Dr. Pugsley served in the army previous to 1848. Drs. Crane, A3^ers and Robinson have been members of the Legislature of tliis State. Drs. Crane, Torrey, Robinson, Clark and Barnett were assist- ant surgeons in the war of the rebellion. Dr. Crane re- moved to (jreen Bay, where he acted in the capacity of U. S. Examining Surgeon, and died in that city about the year 1875. Dr. Torrey died from disease contracted in the service. The following are still residing in this city: Galen- tine, Robinson, Barnett, Clark, Wright and Van Vuren. Drs. Moore, Clark and Memmler are Hora(£opathists. All the others, more or less "regular** practitioners. Previous to the whites settling here, Dr. Ward, then UNCONSIDERED PARAGRAPHS. 1 of Green Bay, occasionally visited and prescribed for the Indians, particularly during a severe epidemic of small pox. The Doctor is still living at Wrightstown. s. G. "the hundred-day men."* It would not do to close this chapter without mention of those who were known as the " hundred- day men." In 1864, at the time Sherman was planning his famous '' March to the Sea," it was decided to issue a call for men to serve for the term of one hundred days; they to do guard and picket dut}", and thus make available for Sherman's use the needed number of regular troops. Three regiments, we believe, went from Wisconsin in response to this call, and one of the companies was re cruited at Neenah and Menasha. But very few resi- dents of this town, however, were among the number, the company being made up largely by recruits from the country towns. Of this company, Lum Hart, of Menasha, was captain; Gilbert Jackson was first lieu- tenant, and T. T. Moulton, of Neenah, second lieuten- ant. The company rendezvoued for a few days at Mil- waukee, and Irom there accompanied the regiment to Memphis, where they were given arduous and protracted duties. George B. Goodwin won his title in this regi- ment, being its Lieut. Colonel. Lieut. Moulton was shortly after promoted to an honorary position on the brigade staff, and was not continually with the company. They were mustered out at Milwaukee, after being in the service about four months. *Th is paragraph was prepared for the chapter "Neenah in the RebelHon," but was in some wa}' misplaced and overlooked. 170 THE "GAZETTE" BOOK. FOR 1877-8. TWENTY-FIRST CHAPTER. 1 THE RAILROADS. ^HE Chicago & 5 North western Railway was the first railroad communication with Neenah, and s^5J8 this road was built from Oshkosh in the winter '^&^ of 1860-1, reaching here in January, 1861. The first way-bill is dated Jan. 15th, and w^as for one hund- red barrels of flour, shipped b}" Mills & Peet. One thousand barrels of flour were shipped on this date. The depot at that time was out on Winneconne Avenue beyond the residence of John Brown, where it remained until in 1863, when the track was laid through the city and the depot and freight buildings erected on their present site on the Island, thus accommodating both Neenah and Menasha. Ira W. Hunt has charge of the company's business at this station, and it is one of the most iraportant*on the line. THE SIDE TRACK. In the fall of 1875 the Chicago & Northwestern Rail- way Company built a side track at the rear of the entire line of mills on the' water- power, thus*giving every ad vantage of cheap shipping to our manufacturers. BUSINESS FOR 1877. The following is the year's business for the Chicago & Northwestern Railway, at the Neenah station for 1877: FREIGHT REC^EIVED. Tonnage 4.3,238,557 Charges $54,800 90 THE RAILROADS. IT^ FREIGHT FORWARDED. Tonnage tt7,022,T87 Charges 75,786 74 Ticket sales 19,015 53 Total 1149,603 17 Loaded cars received 3,046 '' forwarded. 2,937 Total 5,983 THE WISCON^SIN- CENTRAL. In the summer of 1872 this road began running trains to Stevens Point, the depot being located on the Island adjoining that of the C & N. W. R'y. The following year, however, the business was removed to the Menasha side, the Central Coiupany having come into possession of the Milwaukee & Northern, thus giving them a thro' line from the west to Milwaukee and Chicago. By these two routes Neenah has every advantage offered by competing lines, and is exceedingly favorably locatedfor shipping advantages. IJST OF VILLAGE PRESIDENTS. The following is the list of village presidents, from the first oue elected in 1.850 down to the time Neenah be- came a city and changed her form of government. It will be noticed that from 1852 to 1856 there was a break in the regular order of the annual elections. It appears that the first act of incorporation, and under which Smith Moore was two years elected as village president, was in some way imperfect, and at the close of his term there were no farther elections until the village was in- corporated, in due aud legal form. J. B. Hamilton was the first president, therefore, after the village was legally 43 173 THE "GAZETTE" BOOK. FOR 1877-8. incorporated. Alexander Billstein was the last presi- dent, the place becoming a city the following year. Smith Moore '. . . /. 1850 Smith Moore 1851 J. B. Hamilton 1856 J. B. Hamilton 1857 D. K. Pangborn 1858 D. C. Van Ostrand 1859 D. C. Van Ostrand 1860 E. L.Hubbard ... 1861 Charles A. Leavens 1862 Charles A. Leavens 1863 H. P. Leavens 1864 W P. Peckham 1865 S. Galentine 1866 S. Galentine 1867 J. N. Stone. 1868 W.P.Peckham 1869 A. Billstein 1870 R. Sheills 1871 A. Billstein 1872 MAYORS OP THE CITY. Edward Smith 1873 Edward Smith 1874 Alexander Billstein 1875 A. H. F. Krueger 1876 D. L. Kimberly 1877 THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS. A history of Neenah is not complete without an allu- sion to the origin and progress of the public schools of the place. The importance of a thing is better meas- ured by its results than by any present attribute of the thing, per »t. Measured by this standard, the principal event in the school history of Neenah is to be looked for away back in 1847, when the lirst public school of this vicinity opened its doors to the youth of the settlement. Miss Caroline Boynton, afterwards Mrs. Samuel Mit- PUBLIC SCHOOLS. 173 chell, being the pioneer teacher. Her school consisted of twelve pupils. It was a small beginning, but it shows that the school was thought to be a necessity as soon as there were children to be taught. That enlightened sentiment has predominated until the present time. The school of twelve scholars has grown to a system pro- viding for twelve hundred. The single teacher, still living, sees her task divided among fourteen, and the burden of each still a heavy one. Her modest salary of six dollars per month has grown to $120. lor the pres- ent principal, or to an aggregate monthly salary of over S600. The total amount of cost has grown irom less than 150 to more than $8,000. Seven comfortable school buildings have replaced the single old one, and a movement is on foot for the erection of a new High School building which shall fully provide for the neces- sities of the growing schools. The city system is of recent date, having been estab- lished in 1875. Mr. T. T. Moulton was the first city superintendent, and Messrs. Robert Sheills, Edward Smith, Gr. H. Albee and Ephraim Giddings were the first Board of Education. The board is at present con- stituted as follows: J. R. Barnett, Supt., Robert Shiells, G. H. Albee, J. L. Clement, and George Danielson. Following is the teacher's roster: High School— H. A. Hobart, Principal; Miss M- G. Van O'Linda, 1st assistant: Miss Julia Bacon, 2d assist- ant. Intermediate — Miss Jennie Jaquith, Miss Isa Brown, Miss M. I. Huxley, Miss A. M. Jones, Miss May Ager, Mrs. T. H. Montgomery. Primary— Miss Marion Smith, Miss Delia Meisjs, Miss 174 THE 'GAZETTE" BOOK. FOR 1877-8. Mary Mcintosh, Miss Amy Warnes, Miss Maria Bergs- trom. To this short and imperfect sketch it can only be ad ded that the schools confessedly stand among the very best in the State. The principals of our High School have all enjoyed a reputation more than sectional. Mr. W. W. Daggett is now the head of one of the most successful business colleges in the Northwest. Mr. D E. Gardner, who succeeded him, was equally distinguished as an instructor and is at present professor of mathematics in the State Normal School at Platte- ville. Mr. Hobart, the present principal, ranks among the best teachers of the State. '^^^' --"^jQ «^ffi:&3!?»'3yf>_ SOCIETIES. 175 TWENTY-SECOND CHAPTER. SOCIETIES. FREE A^XD ACCEPTED MASONS — HISTORY OF THE ORDER IN THIS PLACE. (^^feHE first lodge of Masons was organized in 1855, (Itl R and was made up of members from both Neenah j^ffH?..^ and Menasha. As the towns, and consequently ^<|^!^^ the organizaion, grew in numbers, it was decided to separate and locate a lodge in each place, therefore we find that in 1857 the lodge was changed in name from Menasha Lodge No. 61, to Kane Lodge No. 61, the lodge on this side keeping the old number. The first election and installation of officers under this new dispensation occurred on the 14th day of Janu- aiy, 1858. Following are the names of officers: Aaron R Cronkhite, W. M; A. Bidwell, S. W; Ira A. Torrey, J. W; D. K. Pangborn, Treas; Clitz Perry, Sec; H. Wooledge, S. D; and L. H. Brown, J. D. Henry S. Baird, Grand Master of the State of Wisconsin was the presiding officer on this occasion. The lodge for many years met over the store owned by Henry Wildfang, afterward for some years over Leavens' store, and in 1875 took possession of their present hall, in Pettibone Block. The lodge at this time numbers sixty-five members. Its present officers (1878) are T. T. Moulton, W. M; Alex. Billstein, S. W; E. A. Young, J. W; Wm. Kreuger, Treas; Willard 44 176 THE "GAZETTE" BOOK. FOR 1877-8. Jones, Sec; E. W. Clark, S. D; H. E. Coats, J. D. Their time of meeting is on the first and thn'd Monday in each calendar month. INDEPEN^DENT ORDER OF ODD FELLOWS. A lodge of this society was first organized in Meenah on the evening of the 12th of December, 1849. The lodge was instituted by M. W. G. M, H. G. Pasfe, as- sisted by D. D. G. M. Bannister acting as Grand Mar- shal, and C. E. P. Hobart acting as Grand Secretary. The lodge was designated as Neenah Lodge No. 41, and elected the following officers: Gorham P. Vining, N. G; M. D. McGrath, V. G; Wm. Lygert, R. S; E. G. Pussley, Treas. The lodge continued in a flourishing condition for several years, but the interest afterward waned, and in the fall of 1859, after an existence of ten years, it was allowed to go down and tlip charter was given np. In February, 1870. the lodge was reinstated, since which time it has continued in a highly prosperous con- dition, having in late years nnited a mutnal insurance plan among its beneficiaries, also the branch degree known as a Rebekah Lodge. Neenah Lodge was reinstated Feb. 24, 1870, M. W. G. M, Sam Ryan and D. G. M, M. P. Lindsley ofiiciat- ino". The following were the first officers: W. G. Rilch, N. G; 0. S. Millard. V. G; 1. W. Hunt, R. S; L. C. Sessions, P. S; H. P. Leavens, Treas. The pres- ent officers of Neenah Lodge, (1878) are as follows: C. B. Kellogg, N. G; A. L. Buell, V. G; John Hull, R. S; F. Herscher, Treas; Chris. Keolch. P. S. DOTY ISLAND ENCAMPMENT. This branch of the organization was instituted Jan. 1, 1871, by M. W. G. C. P, W. H. Lamphier. The follow- SOCIETIES. 177 irio; were the officers elected: H. P. Leavens, C. P; I. W. Hunt, H. P; John W. Williams, S. W; H. E. Huxle}', J. W; J E. Qiiartemas, S; John Brown, Treas. The following are the present officers of the Encamp- ment: J. K Collins, C. P; A. L. Biiell, H. P; A. F. Sanford, S. W; A. W. France, J. W; C. B. Kellogg, S; J. Jamison, Treas. The division known as the Daughters of Rebekah, was organized Dec. 5, 1873, under the title of Cherisa Lodge, No. 31, and is now in a very flourishing con- dition. Its present officers are: Alex. Billstein, N. G; Mrs. Wm. Kellett. V. G: Mrs. E. W. Morrison, R. S; Mrs. A. Billstein, Treas. TEMPER A KCE SOCIETIES. Neenah has a large and active membership in temper- ance societies. The oldest organization is Crystal Lodge, No. 75, I. 0. (j. T. Though a lodge was sustained here at an earlier day, it was afterward suspended and the pres- ent lodge instituted Jan. 7, 1870. The following were the iirst officers: W. W. Daggett, W. C. T; Ellen C. Olmstead, W. V. T: R. D. Torrey, W. S; Ida Herrick, W. A. S; John Brown, W. F. S; Jennie Jaquith, W. T; W. B. M. Torrey, W. M; Mira Davis, W. D. M; Isa Brown, W. I. G; J. E. Quartemas, W. O. G; Alice S. Gallentine, W. R. H. S; Jennie Cook, W. L. H. S; D. E. Gardner, P. W. C. T; Rev. Thomas Walker, W. Chaplain. The lodge at this time numbers over eighty members. It has a neat and well furnished hall, good library, and interesting meetings. The present officers are: F. F. Kellogg, W. C. tT Mary Mcintosh, W. V. T; D. C. Disbrow, W. S; Etta Hayward, W. A. S: Myron Dunn, W. F. S; Hattie Teal, W. T; C. S. Briggs,'w. M; Ida 178 THE "GAZETTE" BOOK. FOR 1877-8. Patterson, W. D. M; Mrs. G. A. Tyler, W. I. G; Wm. Millard, W. 0. G; Kittie Bennet, W. R. H. S; Annie Van Vuren, W. L. H. S; C. A. Spicer. P. W. C. T; Mrs. Coleman, W. Chaplain. TEMPLE OF HONOR. This is a comparatively new temperance organization, and the membership is confined to men only. Neenah Temple of Honor, No. 10 was organized on January 29, 1875, with the following officers: W. B. M. Torrey, W. C. T; XL C. Wheeler, W. V. T; E. T. Williams, W. R; J. H. Price, W. A. R; 1. W. Hunt, W. F. R; S. T. Coates, W. T; H. E. Huxley, W. U; C. F. Kellogg, W. D. U; S. A. Stowe, W. G; C. L. Web- ber, W S; F. F. Kellogg, P. W. C. T; Rev. W. .J. 01m- stead. Chaplain. The present membership is upwards of fifty, and fol- lowing are the present officers: D. W. Barnes, W. C T; C. B. Kellogg, W. V. T; Charles Bidwell, W. R; R. H. Nelson, W. A. R; G. A. Tyler, W. F R; J. J. Hull, W. T; C. F. Kellogg, W. U; J. H. Price, W. D. U; S. T. Coates, W. G; J. H. Bennett, P. W. C. T; H. E. Huxley, Chaplain. THE KNIGHTS OF HONOR. This is a society of mutual aid, the cardinal feature of which is a plan of life insurance by which members are secured in the payment of |2,000 to their heirs, in event of death. The payments are made in assessments which occur about monthly, and var}^ in amount accord- ing to the age of the member when joining. This or- ganization is, at this time, comparatively new, but gives promise of being one of the best and cheapest plans for mutual life insurance ever devised. The order is secret in its workings, having the usual signs, grips and pass- SOCIETIES. 179 words. The present principal officers are: E. W. Clark, D; C. W. Howard, A. D; Hu^h Wilson, Report- er; L. J. Dunn, Financial Reporter. CORAL WORKERS— JUVENILE TEMPLE, ^0. 43, I. 0. G. T. This lodge was organized April 10th, 1875. Present membership one hundred and twelve. Following is the executive committee for 1878: H. A. Hobart, Mrs. H. A. Hobart, Mrs. E. W. Clark, Mrs. F. F. Kellogg. Sup- erintendent, H. A. Hobart. Following are the officers lor the quarter commencing Feb. 1, and ending May 1: Bertie Ford, C. T; Calista Litton, V. T; Lillie Webb, R. S; Ella Peckham, A. S; Jessie Shoemaker, F. S; Grace Wright, Treas; Willie Servis, M: Jessie Ford, A. M; Jessie Stiles, Chaplain; Stella Bailey, S; Eddie Sutton, G; Ella Patterson. R. H. S; Mira Wheeler, L. H. S; Nellie Sheills, P. C. T. The temple own a library of one hundred and twenty volumes. PATRONS OF HUSBANDRT. The Order of Patrons of Husbandry, commonly known as " Grangers," is a secret society devoted to the inter- ests of the agricultural classes. It admits to member- ship only those engaged in agricultural pursuits. Its objects are not only general improvement in husbandr}^ but to increase the general happiness, wealth and pros- perity of the country. The national organization of the Order was established Dec. 4, 1867. It is founded upon the axioms that the products of the soil comprise the basis of all wealth, that individual happiness depends upon general prosperity, and that the wealth of a country depends upon the general intelligence and mental cul- ture of the producing classes. Neenah Grange No. 109, hold weekly meetings on Saturday afternoon, at 2 o'clock, in their hall in Hunt's 45 180 THE "GAZETTE" BOOK. FOR 1877-8. Block, on Wisconsin avenue. They have a very com- modious hall, well furnished, with organ and all that is necessary to make their meetings attractive and pleas- ant. Neenah Grange, No. 109, Patrons of Husbandry, was organized on the 28th day of March, 1873, with thirty charter members, the full number allowed at that time by the rules of the Order. The names of the charter members are as follows: H E. Huxley, James P. Loomas, James Slover. George Allanson, William T. Merriman, J. C. Enos, Samuel Neft, S. M. Miller, Geo. W. Baird, L. E. Neff, F. E. Wendorf, Granville Mansur, B. F. Rogers, John A. Baird, Thomas J. Baird, P. Ver- beck, Albert Huxley, Mrs H. E. Huxley, Mrs. J P. Loomas, Mrs. James Slover, Mrs. George Allanson, Mrs. William T. Merriman, Mrs. J. C. Enos, Mrs. Samuel Neff, Mrs. S. M. Miller, Mrs. Albert Huxley, Mrs. P. Verbeck, Miss Ida Huxley. Miss Emily Neff, Miss Eliza- beth Baird. The following were the officers elected for the first term, or the balance of the year 1873: H. E. Huxley, Master; J. P. Loomas, Overseer; James Slover, Lecturer; George Allanson, Steward; William T. Merriman, Ass't Steward; J. C. Enos, Chaplain; Samuel Neff, Treasurer; S. M.Miller, Secretary; George W. Baird, Gate keeper; Mrs. H. E. Huxley, Ceres; Mrs. W. T. Merriman, Po- mona; Mrs. P. Verbeck, Flora; Miss Ida Huxley, Lady Ass't Steward. THE SCHUTZEN BUND. This organization is confined to the Gi'rman portion of our community, and has probably the largest mem- bership of any like society in the place. It is, properly speaking, a shooting society, and they own a neat shoot- SOCIETIES. 181 ing park on the lake shore. They also built and own the Schuetzen Hall, a very large building, the lower story used by the society, and the upper portion being a fine audience room with ample stage and appurten- ances. The society was organized in 1870. The first officers were: Prof. Henry Hoffman. President; Albert Eisenach, Vice President; Fred Kreuger, Sec; Louis Felser, Treas. The present membership is about one hundred, and the present officers are: A. H. F. Kreu- ger, President; Charles Binger, Vice President; William Arneman, Sec; John Pingle, Treas. ---•^^^ ^jffiiia£i^5^>^ 182 THE "GAZETTE" BOOK. FOR 1877-8. TWENTY-THIRB CHAPTER. NEENAH AS A SUMMER RESORT AND WATERING PLACE. HIS city possesses a rare combination of natural ^ features for a delightful summer resort and wat- place. The climate is not surpassed in •^ healthfulness; the invigorating breezes from the lake temper the heats of summer, while the adjacent large bodies of water, to a great extent, have the effect of preventing those sudden extreme changes of tempera- ture to which nearly all western localities are much sub- jected. The scenery is lovely, the lake the most mag- nificent sheet of water, with beautiful shores and good j harbors that are accessible in ever}' direction, thus af- fording the best of yachting facilities. The surround- ing country is beautiful, with excellent roads, affording delightful drives and picturesque views of the lake and river scenery. Wild game is quite abundant in the vicinity, and is composed of blue and sfreen winged teal^ mallard and wood duck, snipe, wood-cock, quail, squir- rel, partridge, and prairie chicken. The waters abound in black and white bass, pike, pickerel, sturgeon and other fish; therefore, steamboat excursions, pic nics, yachting, fishing, shooting and pleasure drives are among the readily available recreations of the place. This secures immunity from that monotonous routine of tame and insipid pleasures which prevail in so many celebrated watering places; for the range of exciting and NEEN AH AS A SUMMER RESORT. 183 attractive out door enjoyments is here so extensive and varied that the tastes of all can be gratified; combining the gaieties, public amusements and social enjoyments of city life, with the most delightful rural pleasures. The market is well supplied with wild game, and with the choicest fruits and vegetables of northern latitudes, fresh from the gardens and orchards of the vicinity, which are very different to the stale products shipped from long distances. Apples, plums and small fruits are abundant in their season. The market is also kept as well supplied as those of the larger cities, with foreign fruits and delicacies. The Russell House, (see ad.) one of the largest and best kept hotels in Northern Wisconsin, is so situated as to make it a pleasant stopping place for a few weeks of summer, as it is easily reached from Chicago or Mil- waukee, and during the fishing season makes ample pro- vision for the wants of guests in boats, fishing-tackle, etc. Roberts' Summer Resort, (see ad.) is already well known among those who would pass a portion of the hot, dusty summer in a pleasant Wisconsin resort. The location of the house is very fine, with ample grounds, and we predict that within five years the hotel will be surrounded by fine cottages for the use of transient guests, and no spot in Wisconsin will be more generally sought after than this. 46 184 THE "GAZETTE" BOOK. FOR 1877-8. TWENTY- FOURTH CHAPTER. THE MANUFACTURING INTERESTS OF NEENAH- ILLUSTRATED. ^^ilUliflE HY(' ])]ease(] to be enabled to give herewith illustrations of the leading mills and mannfac- Hj? tories whicli largely make up the business of ^'Sfi^^- * Neenah, and through whose products our city is known far and wide. These engravings and descrii)- tions will be of interest at the present time, but doubly so when the changes of twenty years shall have been made, and in years to come this volume, with its illus- trations, descriptions and record of the present day, will be highly prized b}' its owner. With the engraving of each establishment may be found a short sketch, giving history of each, time ot building, various owners, etc. ^^^enaiTmillsT 185 THE NEENAH FLOURIl^G MILLS. This mill has the honor of being the oldest flour mill in Neenah, and the first one built through individual enter- prise. The Neenah Mills were built in 1850-1 by John R. and Harvey L. Kimberly. The timber used for the frame was live oak, and cut near what is now called the " Coup/' by one Billy McMillan, and was ootten out for NEENAH MILL^, EKh:CTE]) IN 1S50-]. parties in Milwaukee, who intended using it for a mill frame at some point on the stream, but oiving u]) the enterprise, it was left on McMillan's hands, an"d after- wards purchased by the Kimberly's and hauled on the ice to this place. Mr. H. A. Burtz, now residing in Menasha, was the millwright. The machinery was taken from a mill in Rensselear ccmnty, N. Y., and shipped by water to Green Bay, and from there up the river to its destination. Of course there were no steamboats on the river in those 186 THE "GAZETTE" BOOK. FOR 1877-8. days, and the bara:es and Durham boats were poled and towed by hand up the river, oft times being obliged to unload the heavier portions of the load and carry or roll them around the many rapids. The mill was ovvned and run by Messrs. J. & H. Kim- berly for about lifteen years, when the partnership was dissolved, H. L. Kimberly retaining the property. The mill was subsequently rented and run by Oborn & Stev- ens, and again by Kimberly, Kurtz & Co., and afterward for several years by Mr. H. L Kimberly, until passing into the hands of his son, D. L. Kimberly, by whom it has been since conducted. The mill was thoroughly overhauled and rebuilt in 1876. Following is the list of millers: Ed. C Olx^rn, head miller; Henry Disbrow, Ned Williams, .Jens Sorenson, G. H. Burdick. WINNEBAGO FLOURING MILLS. This mill was built in 1852-3 by Edward Smith, Hugh Sherry and Hiram Wheeler. It is a very large framed mill, the timber in the same being extremely large and heavy. This timber was cut and squared on the head waters of the Wolf river, from the very choicest trees that the then almost virgin pine forests afforded. It was then floated down the river to Oshkosh, and towed through the lake from there here. Wheeler was a mill- wright, and planned the building, and Sherry, being a miller, was to take charge of the mill when finished. This partnership was of short duration, Edward Smith soon after purchasing the interests of both his partners. He run the mill alone until February of 1857, when John Proctor purchased a half interest, and the ownership of the property has not since changed hands. Thus it will be seen that the firm of Smith & Proctor is at this time the oldest milling firm in the city, having under- WINNEBAGO MILLS. 187 gone no material change during twenty-one years. In the early days all tlie flour was sold on the line of the Fox and Wisconsin River Improvement, and at Green Bay. After the completion of the Improvement shipments were made during the summer by this route, but during the winter months many teams were kept employed hauling flour and feed. This mill was the first one in Neenah to make what is now called " purified flour," having begun its manu- facture in 1872. The mill was thoroughly overhauled and improved in 1877, and is now furnished with all WINXEBAGO .\nLLS, KRECTl]!) IX 1852-:]. modern improvements. Following is the list of millers: Thomas Cooke, head miller; S. H. Conklin, Sumner Cooke and J. M. Thompson. 47 188 THE "GAZETTE" BOOK. FOR 1877-8. THE NEEN'AH PAPER MILL — THE FIRST PAPER MILL BUILT IN NEE]S"AH. The Neenah Paper Mill was built in 1865-6, and was the first paper mill built on the Neenah water-power. It was erected on the site of an old saw-mill built b}^ Harvey Jones at a very early da}', an account of which is given elsewhere in this volume. This enterprise was entered into by a stock company composed of the following persons: Hiram Smith. Nathan Cobb, Dr. N. S. Robinson, Edward Smith, John Jamison and Moses Hooper. The company was organized with tlie following offi- cers: President, Mathan Cobb; Secretary and Treasurer, Hiram Smith. After the mill \^as completed it was rented of the company by Dr. N. S. Robinson, and run for one year by him very successfully. The second year it was de- cided by the company to run the mill in the joint inter^ est of the stockholders, and Dr. Robinson was engaged to superintend the business. The third year the mill was rented by Hiram Smith, who, with his brother Edward Smith, entered upon the management of the business. Before the expiration of the year, however, Mr. D. C. Van Ostrand purchased the interest of E. Smith, and the firm became Smith & Van Ostrand. This firm afterward purchased the balance of the stock and continued to operate the mill very successfully and profitably, until its sale in 1874, to Messrs. Kimberly, Clark & Co. This firm have since been, and are now, its owners, and by whom it continues to be conducted very successfully. The mill is now familiarly known as the " Old Mill," though its products compare favorably with that of any of its newer and more pretentious rivals. NEENAH PAPER MILLS. 189 190 THE "GAZETTE" BOOK. FOR 1877-8. patten's paper mill. This mill was built in 1874 by Hon. A. W. Patten, and is one of the best built and finest appearing mills on the water-power. The main building is 150 feet in length by 40 feet in breadth, with brick engine room and boiler house. This mill was built partially on the site of the old Empire Flour Mill, the latter being torn down to make room for the present structure. Patten's Paper Mill differs from the others, from the fact that the stock commonly used is old paper stock only. Print, book and manilla papers are made. The capacity of the mill is in the neighborhood of three tons every twenty- four hours. This mill is supplied with the famous Fourdenier ma- chine, one of the most approved French inventions for perfecting paper making. This machine was put in, with other improvements, in 1877. A. W. Patten is sole owner, and Mr. James F. G lea- son, formerly a Massachusetts paper maker, is superin- tendent of the establishment. The engraving, which is made from a photograph by C. B. Manville, gives a very good idea of the structure. PATTEN'S PAPER MILL. 191 I !"■;!■'>;'■'' 'I ^'i' 48 193 THE "GAZETTE" BOOK. FOR 1877-8. THE WINNEBAGO PAPER MILL. This mill stands on the site of the " old Government mill," built by the United States Government in 1836, for the Indians. The mill was destroyed by fire in Feb- ruary, 1874, and the present structure was erected on its site in the same year. The Winnebago Mill was built and furnished by a joint stock compam^ made up of the following persons: John R. Davis, sr., John R. Ford, H. Shoemaker, C H, Servis, C. Newman, Mrs. E. A. Servis, and S. M. Brown. John R. Davis, sr., was named president; J. R. Ford, secretary: and H. Shoemaker, treasurer In 1876 George A. Whiting purchased certain shares of stock, and thereafter acted as secretary for the com- pany, and at the present time has the general manage- ment of the mill. This mill manufactures book and print paper only, and its products have an enviable rep- utation. The leaves of this book are a sample of the tinted book paper made at this mill. The dimensions of the mill are as follows: Main building, 40x70 feet, two stories and basement; machine room, 80x90, one story and basement; boiler room, 16x 22, all built of solid brick and stone masonry. WINNEBAGO PAPER MILLS. 193 194 THE "GAZETTE" BOOK, FOR 1877-8. THE ISLAND CITY MILL. This mill was built in 1867 by Carl Striddie and A. H. F. Krueger, and is a first class flouring mill in every respect. From the first it has always enjoyed a good run of custom and retail trade, and has proved a profit- able investment to the owners. Carl Striddie dying in 1877, the property is now owned by his widow, Mrs. Charlotte Striddie, and A. H. F. Kruetrer. Mr. Krueger rents the mill, however, and conducts the business en- tirely himself. ISLAND CITY MILL, ERECTED IX 1867. Mr. Krueger came to this state in 1851, and set- tled on a farm in the town of Clayton, where he re- mained for several years, moving to the city in 1867. The construction of this mill was supervised by .John Jamison; is built of stone, 31x60 feet, tour stories high. The following are millers: H. Malisch, head miller; 0. Winter and H. C. Krueger. GLOBE PAPER MILLS. 195 O g •i|rSii|:;ii! .1 49 196 THE ''GAZETTE" BOOK. FOR 1877-8. GLOBE PAPER MILL— KIMBERLY, CLARK & CO. This mill was bnilt in 1872 by its present owners, Messrs. Kiniberly, Clark & Co.. and stands on the site of one of the early day flouring mills, i. ^.. the Fox River Mill, bnilt by Hn.di Sherry in 1856. In 1876 the owners of the Globe Paper Mill purchased the Peckham & Krueger foundry property, and removing the build- ings, erected a large addition to the Griobe. This is now the largest paper mill in the city, having a frontage of 210 feet, b3'88 feet deej). This mill manutactures print paper only, and its products have at all titnes taken first rank in tue markets. The Globe mill is also provided with the Fonrdrenier machine and every modern appli- ance for first class paper making. M. H. P. Htiynes, a paper maker of many years' experience — having grown gray in the service —is the superintendent of this mill, also the ''Neenah Mill,'^ which is owned and operated by the same company. [See page 189] The firm of Messrs. Kimberly, Clark & Co., is coin- posed of the following persons: J. A. Kimberly, C B. Clark, H. Babcock, and F. C. Shattuck. This firm, in addition to the ownership of the Globe and Neenah Mills, in this city, is also heavily interested in extensive pulp and paper mills at Appleton, five miles distant. RELIANCE MILLS. 197 THE RELIANCE MILL— J. A. KIMBERLY & CO. This is a stone structure,, erected in 1868 by J. R. Kimberly & Co., the firm beini>- John R. Kimberly, fa- miliarly known as " Uncle John," J. A. Kimberly, and H. Babcock. The mill was run by this firm for nearly ten years. John R. Kimberly disposed of his interest RELIANCE MILL^, EREXTED IN 1808. in April, 1877, and the firm l)ecame J A. Kimberl}'- & Co. The mill was built by H. S. Burts, millwrio-ht, and is 40x75 feet. The mill now has six run of stone and three crushers, and is otherwise provided with all modern improvements for the mannfacture of fiour. The mil- lers are: James Martin, head miller; C. Kurtz, E. Evens, and Will Kurtz. 198 THE 'GAZETTE" BOOK. FOR 1877-8. FALCON" FLOURING MILLS —CLEMENT & STEVENS. This is a double mill, formerly owned and occupied by different parties, but now under one management and as one mill. It is now familiarly known as " the brick and stone mill.'' The brick mill was erected in 1856-7 by J. Mills, When nearly completed E. W. Peet purchased an in- terest and the mill was first ran by the firm of Mills & Peet, they continuing in business about four years. In 1861 Burdick & Clement leased the mill and run it for one year. Then followed Clement & Sherry, who run it about two years. In the sprino- of 1864, Clement & Stevens, the present owners, first took possession, first leasing, and afterward purchasing. The stone mill was begun about the same time, though it was not finished and running as quickly as the brick. This mill was built by James Smith and S. H. Lisk, It has undergone many changes, and had a great many owners. It was first rented and run by Lisk & Patten, then followed Oborn & Stevens; next Lisk & Porter; then L. C. Porter; then Porter & Olmstead; then 0. L. & L. Olmstead, and in 1873 was purchased by its present occupants, Messrs. Clement & Stevens. These two mills combined make the Falcon Mills, the most extensive milling concern in the city. They now have eight run of stone, besides crushers,, etc. .John Stevens, the junior member of the firm, is a practical miller, and takes charge of the mills personally. Fol- lowing are the millers: James Jones, W. T. Patterson, and W. W. Patterson. FALCON FLOURING MILLS. 199 Great improvements were made in the '* brick and stone mills" in 1877, the rear walls of the stone mill be- ing torn down and rebuilt, and many changes and alter- ations made inside both mills. This mill for several years alone enjoyed the advantages of having a railroad FAL(XJN FLOI'RING MILLS. side track to its doors, Messrs. Clement & Stevens hav- ing secured for their own use the building ol a branch track from the main line of the Cliicago & Northwestern railroad about six years before the building of the main side track now used by all the mills. 50 200 THE "GAZETTE" BOOK. FOR 1877-8. THE NEENAH STOVE AND PLOW WORKS. BERGSTROM BROS., PROPRIETORS. This institution was established as a common foundry in 1857 by W. N. & A. K. Moore, andB. W. Wells, un- der the firm name of Moore & Wells. After continuing for several years Mr. Wells' interest was purchased by the Moore Bros., and the firm became W. N. & A. K. Moore. The foundry was enlarged and the business greatly extended by this firm, they remaining together in business until 1870, when W. N. Moore disposed of his interest to his brother, and the business was carried on by A K. Moore until his death in January, 1873. The concern then passed into the hands of Messrs. Smith, Van Ostrand & Leavens, Mr. H. P. Leavens tak- ing the management of the business, which was con- tinued by the above firm until January, 1878, when the property was sold to Geo. 0. & D. W. Bergstrom, who, under the firm name of Bergstrom Bros., now conduct the business. This is one of the most important of our manufacturing industries, providing labor as it does, for a large number of skilled workmen. The leading products of the establishment are stoves and hollow ware, in all their varied branches. The manufacture of plows of all kinds, more especially several varieties of fine steel plows, also form one distinct branch of the business, this line of trade having former- ly been conducted by Mr. George 0. Bergstrom as the Neenah Plow Works, it being consolidated with the stove foundry after the latter's purchase by the Berg- strom Bros. NEENAH STOVE AND PLOW WORKS. 20 1 hj •-H 202 THE "GAZETTE" BOOK. FOR 1877-8. C. <& N-W LINES. THE CHICAGO & NORTHWESTERN R'Y Embraces under one niana2:ement the Great Trunk Railway Lines of the WEST and NORTHWEST, and, with its numerous branches and connec- tion-., forms the shortesi and quiclcest route between Cnicago and all points in Illinois, Wisconsin, Northern Michigan. Minnesota, Iowa. Nebraska, California and the Western Territories. Its OMAHA AND CALIFORNIA LINE Is the shortest and b^st route between Chicago and all points in Northern Illinois Iowa, Dakota, Nebraska, Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, Nevada. Cali- fornia, Oregon, China, Japan and Australia. Its CHICAGO, ST. PAUL AND MINNEAPOLIS LINE Is the short line between Chicago and all points in Northern Wisconsin and Minnesota, and for Madison, St. Paul. Minneapolis, Duluth, and all points in the Great Northwest. Its LA CROSSE, WINONA AND ST. PETER LINE Is the best route between Chicago and La Crosse, Winona. Rochester, Owa- tonna, Mankato. St. Peter, New Ulm, and a'l points in Southern and Central Minnesota. Its GREEN BAY AND MARQUETTE LINE Is the only line between Chicago and Janesville, Warerlown, Fond du Lac. Oshkosh, Appleton, Green Bay, Escanaba. Negannee, .Marquette, floughton. Hancock and the Lake Superior country. Its FREEPORT AND DUBUQUE LINE Is the only route between Chicago and Elgin, rtockford, Freeport. and all points via Freeport. Its CHICAGO AND MILAVAUKEE LINE Is the ok Lake Shore Route, and is the only one passing between Chicaso and Evanston, Lake Forest. Highlawd Park. Waukegan. Racine, Kenosha and Milwaukee. PLTLLMAN HOTEL CARS are run on this road alone west of Chicago. This is the ONLY LINE running Pullman Sleeping cars between Chicago and St. Paul and Minneapolis, Chica"oand Milwaukee, Chicago and Winona, or Chicago and Green Bay. Close connections are made at Chicago wim the Lase Shore & Michigan Southern. Michigan Central, Baltimore &, Ohio. Pittsburg, Fi. Wayne & Chi cago. Kankakee Line and Pan Handle Routes, for all points EAST and SOUTHEAST, and with the Chicago & Alton and Illinois Central for all points SOUTH. Close connections are also made with the Union Pacific railroad at Omaha for all far West points. Close connections made at junction points with trains of all cross points. Tickets over this route are sold by all Coupon Ticket Agents in the United States and Canadas. Remembor, you ask for your tickets via the Chicago and Northwestern Railway and take none other. New York office. No. 415 Broadway; Boston office. No. 5 State street; Omaha office, No. 245 Farnham streeet; San Francisco office. No. 2 New Montgomery street; Chicago ticket offices. No. 62 Clark street, under Sher- man House; 75 Canal street, corner Madison street; Kinzie street depot, cor ner W. Kinzie and Canal streets; Wells street depot, corner Wells and Kinzie streets. For rates or information not attainable of your home ticket agents apply to MARVIN H- HUGHITT, ^en. Manager. Chicago. "W- H- STENNETTi Gen. Passenger Agent, Chicago. RUSSELL HOUSE. 203 THE RUSSELL HOUSE- The Russell House was built in 1875 bv its present owner. It is one of the hiro^est hotels in Northern Wis- consin, and has a good reputation with the travelling public. There is an interesting item of history in con- nection with this hotel, the city having voted the sum of lour thousand dollars to aid in its erection, it being deemed a public benefit to have such a hotel built. The house stands on the site of the old Weeden Hotel, erect- ed about 1854. The Russell House, in addition to its regular hotel business, during the summer season entertains many guests who come here to spend a few days or weeks in fishing and other recreations offered in this vicinity. This place is less than four hours' ride from Milwaukee, and seven from Chicago, which makes it quick and easy of access for residents of those cities. The hotel has two large sample rooms on the first floor, a large and hand- somely decorated office, is provided with an elevator, and is in all respects first class Terms, $2.00 per day. JOHN B. RUSSELL, Prop.^ 51 204 THE "GAZETTE" BOOK. FOR 1877-8. liscoiisiD Central Eailroai TITE Lake Superior, Milwaukee & Chicago Line ind PLEASURE SEEK- The popular route for SPORTSMEN ERS from CHTCAOO AiSTD MIL\\^^A.UK:EE. AmoiiL^ the points of interest on this line or reached bv its connections arc CEDARBTRG. PLYMOUTH. ELKII A liT LAKE, SHEHOYixAN FALLS, SHEBOYCtAN. fond DV LAt\ 4REEN LAKE. NEr^N A II and MENASHA, DEPERE. GREEN BAY", STEVENS POINT. COLBY', DORCHESTER. WESTBORO. the BUTTERNUT and FLAMBEAU LAKES, ASHLAND, and BAYFIELD, Lake Superior. Diiriuii the season o! navisiation. steamers ntn reojularv from ASHLA.VD to DUIiUTH, connecting there with NORTPIERiSr PACIFIC R'Y For Bismarck and Fort (Tarry . Steamers also to Prince Arthur's Landing or Fort William, on Thunder Bay. Isic Royaie. Silver Island. Ontonagon, Eagle River and Harl)or. Houghlon and Hancock. The best sporting in the State Cor HUNTER'S OR ANGLERS is to be found in the forests traversed by this road. Mnskalonge, bass, pickerel, brook and lake trout, ducks, prairie chickens, ruffled groiise, deer and bear are plenty at difterent points. t:#^Tickets for sale at all principal Ticket Offices in the l^nued States and Canada. In CHICA(iO. at West Side I'nion Depot, corn; r of Madison and Canal sts.. and at 68 Clark street. In MILWAUKEE. 400 East Water street, corner Wisconsin street, and at L'NION DEPOT. K'eed -freet, where trains arrive and depart. OOITITSOTIOITS : AT CHICAGO-Iii I'liion Depoi o( C. M. & S(. P. I{ y. Msdison and Canal Sts.. with Chicago »fe Aliou and Pittsburg. Fi. Wayne & Chicago Railways. AT MILWAUKEE- With Chicago. Milwa'ik.-e ,t St. Paul and West. em ITnioh Railwaxs. in Union Depot. Keed stre.'t, and Detroit & Milwau- kee Rail load steamers. AT PLYMOUTH-With Sheboygan A" Fond dn Lac Railway, for Sheboygan and Fond du Lac. AT FOREST JUNCTION- With Milwaukee. L.>ike Shore & West- ern Railway. AT GREEN BAY-With (Jiver Bay & Minne-sot'i Railway, for New London, and Chicago & Northwestern Railway for points North. AT AMHERST JUNCTION -\^'ith (ireen Bav & Minnesota Rail- way, for Grand Rapids and jjoints West. AT JUNCTION CITY-With Wisconsin V.iUey R'y for Wausau. AT PORTAGE- With Chicago, Milwaukee* St. Paul Railway, for Madison and the W^est. AT ASHLAND— With steamers for Duluth. Ontonagon, Prince Ar- thur's, aid for all points on Lake Superior. ROBERTS^ HOUSE. 205 ROBERTS' SUMMER RESORT. This summer hotel is most beautifully located on Doty's Island, and near the old log- homestead of Gov. Doty, which is still in existence, and one of the attrac- tions of the place. [See page 43-] The Roberts' House is located on the bank of the Fox river, as this broad stream emerges from Lake Winne- bago, which brings the latter directly in view of the house. The grounds and drive-ways extend to the lake and river both above and behjw the hotel, and the view from the windows ami verandahs is exquisitely beautiful. The hotel is nearly midway between the cities of Neenah and Menasha, and in the neiglilK)rhood of one mile from the business streets of each. This hotel, although (>nly opened to the publ'c in 1877, already enjoys a generous patronage, the visitors coming largely trom the southern States. The best fishing grounds in the vicinity are directly opposite the house, and boats are kept in lull supply for the use of guests. Terms are reasonable. Send for descriptive circular and references to JOHN ROBERTS, Neenah, Wis. 206 THE "GAZETTE" BOOK. FOR 1877-8. loaltli, ConM^aad Safeij. WHERE TO SPEND YOUR SUMMER. VISIT THE UEE SUFEEIOE C0II1IIE7 By the MA(iNIFICENT sreaniers ol the Lake Superior People's Line, RUNNIN(i FHO.M CHZCACO and MZZ.WiiirZISB DULUTH, Touchiug at ALL important or imerestine LAKE SUPERIOR PORTS, in- ( hiding Tables are suuplied with all the delicacies of the season. Beds supplied with best spring bottoms and No. 1 hair raattrasses. The strictest attention paid to cleanliness all throughout. The trip returninir by the North Shore of Lake Superior Is one of the FINEST that can be selected. Consult E<'OSOMYand COM- FORT by taking this route. For circulars, time tables, passage rates, etc.. address LTEi:ojpoL.r> *& ATji!$Ti^iA.r^, Chicago or Milwaukee. CITY DIRECTORY. 207 CITY DIRECTORY. Name of Every Citizen Over 21 Years of Age. ^^ ^T is not tile object of this book to otFer a complete .^ directory in the ofeneral acceptance of the term, _^ J which would, of course, include the name, resi- ^i^y^ dence and business of all persons, both male and female in the city; but to give at this time as a matter of permanent record, the name of every man now a resi- dent of Neenah, which, as a matter of future reference, will be of especial value. The ward and street is giveti, so that each person may be readily located. FIRST WARD. Asel. Greorge, Franklin ave. Augustine, John Anderson, Jacob, Franklin ave. Aplin, N J, Franklin ave. SECOND WARD. Abendshein, Philip, Caroline st. Alden, N, Winneconne ave. Alden, ^, jr, Winneconne ave. Amonson, John, Wisconsin ave. Anson, L. Anderson, Andrew, Wisconsin ave. Anderson, Sern Anuson, Michael, Wisconsin ave. SS 208 THE "GAZET TE" BOOK. FOR 1877-8. Anderson, Nels, Caroline st. Arneson, Erick, Winneconne ave. Arndt, Auo^ust. Arndt, William. Arnemann, William, Isabelle st. Asmns, William, Washington st. As berry. E J. THIRD WARD. Aseth, Ole 0, Third st. Albe, G H, cor First st and Avenue. Anderson, Jacob, Third st. Angell, Maihias, First st. Anderson, Louis, Third st. Anderson, Neils, Avenue. Anderson. Jens, Avenue. Applefellow, Herman, Second st. Austin, Wm, Third st. Austin, James. FOURTH WARD. Abitz, Henry, Union st. Arndt, August, Main street. Aylward,, William, Main st. FIRST WARD. Babcock, William. Billstein, Alex, Doty ave. BrinkerhofF, Charles, Columbian ave. Bradley, A L. Cedar st. Bahner, Phelix. Columbian ave. Barr, William, Franklin ave. Beiscenstein, Charles, West Park st. Beiscenstein, Joseph, Franklin ave. Beiscenstein, Leopold, West Park st. Bender, Emile, Oak st. Bennett, J H, Franklin ave. Bidwell, Charles, Elm st. Bouch, Charles, Division st. Bonner, Gustave, Wisconsin ave. Brass, Louis, Doty ave. Breaker, Charles, Avenue. CITY DIRECTORY. 209 Brown, Adam, Wisconsin ave. Brown, George, Oak st. Brown, Theodore, Wisconsin ave. Burk, James, Lagrange ave. Burhans, Frank, Wisconsin ave. SECOND WARD. Babcock, Havilah, Cedar st. Baby, Henry, Wisconsin ave. Bailey, Edwin, Isabella st. Barnett, J R, Church st. Bartelson. Nelse, Second ave. Benorkson, C P, Caroline st. Bentley, C D, Smith st. Bergstrom, George, Cohimbian ave. Bergstrom, Charles, Cedar st. Bergstrom, D W, Caroline st. Bichel, John. Blank, Fred, Monroe st. Bredlow. August. Brown, John F, Sherry st. Bronson, Ole, Caroline st. Brown, John, J7% Winneconne ave. Brown, Alexander, Winneconne ave. Bronson, Anion, Caroline st. Brown, John, sr, Winneconne ave. Brunson, Knute, Washington st. Buenger, Charles, r^aroline st. Burke, Jacob. Burhans, John, Doty ave. Bnrch, C N, Wisconsin ave. THIRD WARD. Babcock, Wheeler, Sago st. Baker, .John, sr. First st. Barnes, D W, First st. Barnes, .Joseph I, North Water st. Bart, .Joseph, jr. Fourth st. Bart, Joseph, sr, Fourth st. Barnett, M S, Forrest ave. Barcknow, William, Fourth st. Barcknow, Fred, Fourth st. 210 THE "GAZETTE" BOOK. FOR 1877-8. Bashaw, Andrew, Commercial ave. Bashford, Henry, cor Clark and Fourth st. Bashford, Alvinus, cor Clark and Fourth st. Bashford, Judson, Forrest ave. Beard, Horace, Forrest ave Bealey, William, cor Commercial ave and First st. Bell, John, Fifth st. Bennett, W E, cor Third and Clark sts. Bergstrom, Lars, Sago st. Bergstrom, William. Sago st. Bergstrom. Joseph, Third st. Bishop, Thomas, Clark st. Bishop, Arthur, Clark st. Boardman, John, Third st. Bowen, W H. Brannon, James, Fourth st. Brien, Henry, Fourth st. Briggs, A C", North Water st. BrinkerhofF, Jacob, Forrest ave. Brown, James W, North Water st. Brown, Henr}^ High st. Brown. Havila, Commercial ave. Brummond, Herman, Fourth st. Bryan, John A, Commercial ave. Bryan, C A, Commercial ave. Buckley, Joseph, North Water st. Butler, E T, Fourth st. Butterfield, L J, Third st. FOURTH WABD. Bailey, Jerome, Main st. Baumgarten, Peter, sr, unplatted. Baumgarten, Peter, jr, unplatted. Boreson, Evan, Sherry st. Boreson, Mathias, Washington ave. Boreson, Ole, Sherry st. Breitwisch, William, Union st. Brunnhafer, Arnold, Caroline st. CITY DIRECTORY. 211 FIRST WARD. Centimore, Joseph, Whitenack road. Chapiii, J E, Washington ave. Christianson, Hans, Columbian ave. Christenst»n, John, Lagrange ave. Christianson, Hans, Franklin ave. Clark, C B, Wisconsin ave. Cianson, Harold, W^isconsin ave. Cox, John, Plum st. Cooke, W D, Wisconsin ave. Coats, S T, Olive St. Coats, H E, Columbian ave. Cotton, Charles, bds Russell Hou.se, Wisconsin ave. Cook, Martin, Cedar st. Cooke, Thomas, Wisconsin ave. Cooke, H S, Wisconsin ave. Cooke, C R, Wisconsin ave. SECOND WARD. Callahan, T E, Doty ave. (vavanaugh, Thomas, Wisconsin ave. Christian, Lars, Caroline st. Christianson, George, Main st. Christianson, Godfrey, Main st. Clauson, Charles. Wisconsin ave. Clark. E W, Cedar st. Clement, J L, Church st. Conlan, James. Cedar st. Conklin, Sidney H, Columbian ave. (yollins, George A. Cross, A E, Cedar st. Cross, John, Main st. (Jross, Galusha, Cedar st. Cunningham, G A, Brien st. THIRD WARD. Callahan, John, First st. Carman, James H, Third st. Casperson, Jacob, Third st. Casperson, Neils, Third st. Chase, L J, Fifth st. Cheeney, James, Fifth st. 53 312 THE "GAZETTE" BOOK. FOR 1877-8. Christenson, C S Sago st. Cbristopherson, Hans, cor Avenue and Fifth st. Christeanson, Martin, Second st. Clark, Henry, Clark st. Clark, H 0, Clark st. Clark, John, Forrest ave. Clark, Adam. Cole, Ruell. Conover, W N, North Water st. Cowan, George A, Fourth st. Cronan, Tim, Third st. Cronan, Matt, Third st. FOURTH WAKD. Christenson, Plans, Union st. Cleveland, Moses W, Sherry st. Cleveland, Joseph, Sherry st. FIRST WARD Davis, R M. Division st. Davis, J R, Wisconsin ave. Davis, David, Wisconsin ave. Deal, Frank, Wisconsin ave. Deal, Louis, Wisconsin ave. Deraerritt, N, Doty ave. Depeski, August. Downing, George W, bds Russell House. Wis. ave. Dodge, Frank, Cherry st. Duffy, Peter. Doty ave. SECOND WARD. Daniels, J N, Wisconsin ave. Darrow, D C, Church st. Deal. Michael, Wisconsin ave. Dreves, Herman, Wisconsin ave Dohmke, Ferd, Third ave. Dunn, L J, Columbian ave. Dudrey, I W, Church st. THIRD WARD. Damon, Dewitt C, Forrest ave. Daniels, J T, First st. Darling, H F, First st. CITY DIRECTORY. 213 Darliiio:, Horace, First st. Davis, John R, jr. Fifth st. Dolan, James, Commercial ave. Donovan, Dennis, Abbe ave. Danker, Henr3s High st. Dubois, Lonis, Commercial ave. FOURTH WARD. Danielson. (jeoroe, Winneconne ave. Dietz, Henry, Caroline st. Dudre}^ W H, Winneconne ave. Dudrey, E S, Winneconne ave. FIRST WARD. Edwards, P. Whiten ack road. Einkoff, (Jhristian, Wisconsin ave. Ely, Calvin, W^ashington ave. Ellis, Gains, Wisconsin ave. Ehrgott. Andrew, Doty ave. Ellis, William, W^ashington ave. Elliott, David. Lake Shore road. Erwin, John, Wisconsin ave. Estns, eTohn, Lake Shore road. Evans, E J, Turner st. SECOND WARD. Eaton. George F, Wisconsin ave. Eberlin, Albert, Smith st. Eickman, Fred, Third ave. Eisenach, Albert, Main st. Eisenach. Charley, Main st. Ellis, J I F, Church St. Elvvers, Frederick, (Proline st. Elwers, Ernst, Caroline st. Enquist, August. Enquist, S A, Second ave. THIRD WARD. Ely, Fred, Commercial ave. Evans, Evan, High st. Eldridge, A D, Hewitt st. FOURTH, WARD. Erghott, Frank, Lake st. 214 THE "GAZETTE" BOOK. FOR 1877-8. Erghott, Adam, Lake st. Errikson, Bore, Sherry st. Engelbertson, Christian, Union st, FIRST WARD. rarrell, Robert, Lake Shore road. Farrell, Henry, Lake Shore road. Fenton, Fred, Wisconsin ave. B'enton, Henry, Franklin ave. Forney, Eugene, Columbian ave. Forney. Louis, Columbian ave. Forney, W E, Columbian ave. Freeburn, Alexander, Lake Shore road. Frey, August, Columbian ave. SECOND WARD. Faas, Ferdinand, Columbian ave. Faas, Jacob, Main st. Foeltzer, Louis, Lagrange ave. Fischer, Ferdinand, Wisconsin ave. Fitzpatrick, John. Main st. Frazier, i^lexander. Smith st. Fowler, John. Cedar st. THIRD WARD. Finlan, James, sr. Third st. Finlan, James, jr, Third st. Finlan, John, Third st. Finlan, Owen, Third st. Fitzgerald, Mike, Third st Ford, John R, Fifth st. Fox, John, Avenue. Frey, William. Commercial ave. FOURTH WARD. Farrell, John, Winneconne ave. Feldman, Albert, Sherry st. Freeland, Fred, Caroline st. CITY DIRECTORY. 215 FIRST WARD. Balentiiie, Samuel, Columbian ave. Gaffney. Philip, Oak st. Gape, Charles, Franklin ave. Ghagin, Thomas, Turner st. Gile, C H B, Wisconsin ave. Gittins, Watkin, Wisconsin ave. Gleason, J F, Doty ave. Goodman, John, Lagrange ave. Goodman, Edward, Lagrange ave. Goodman, Fred, Lagrange ave. Gram, Hans, Wisconsin ave. Gusman, Frank, Wisconsin ave. Gustavus, Emil, Maple st. SECOND WARD. Gans, Louis, Columbian ave. Gallighan, James, Main st. Garvey, Patrick, Wisconsin ave. Garvey, Michael, Wisconsin ave. Gavin, J D, Cedar st. Gerhardt, John, Main st. Gerhardt, Charles F, Smith st. Gilmore, B T, Wisconsin ave. Gleason, H J, Columbian ave. Goodman. Edward, Union st. Graves, W E, Wisconsin ave. Graw, William, Doty ave. Gustavus, H E, (^aroline st. THIRD WARD. Gagnon, Abe, Commercial st. Garmane, John, Avenue. Garus, Edman, Second st. Gray, Edward, First st. Grimes, Neil, First st, Guthormson, Tideman, River st. FOURTH WARD. Gavin, Martin, Sherry st. Giddings, Ephraim, Lake st. Giddintis, Eugene, Lake st. Guldager, Fred, Sherry st*. 54 216 THE "GAZETTE" BOOK. FOR 1877-8. FIRST WARD Hamilton, J B, Doty ave. Hanson, Nels Si. Harder, Hiram, Wisconsin ave Harper, William, Plum street. Hartli, Peter, Wisconsin ave. Haper, Henry, Wisconsin ave. Haper, Fred, sr, Wisconsin ave. Haper, Fred, jr, Wisconsin ave. Heller, Henry, Lag-range ave. Heller, Mike, Plum st. Heller, Wm, Lagrange ave. Henderson, Wm, Franklin ave. Herman, Charles. Hicks, J A, Doty ave. Hinmaa, S D, Franklin ave. Holbrook, S T, Lake Shore ave. Holley, Orrin, Wisconsin ave. Haughfe, Charles, Cedar st. Howe, George, Cherry st. Huhn, George, Columbian ave. Humphrey, L D, Washington ave. Humphrey, Jason, Washington ave. Hurley, Thomas, Canal st. SECOND WARD. Halverson, Gustave, Wisconsin ave. Hanson, William, Main st. Hanson, Hans, Washington st. Hanson, Christian, Third ave. Hanson, Rasmus, Washington st. Hanson, Ole, Second ave. Hanson, Alexander, Main st. Hanson, Peter, Wisconsin ave. Hanson, Hans, Main st. . Hanson, George, Main st. Hanson, John, Caroline st. Haper, August, Sherry st. Hawley, Edwin, Main st. Hawley, John, Main st. Hawkinson, Lars, Main st. CITY DIRECTORY. 817 Haas, Sebastian, Wisconsin ave. Henry, S F, Church st. Hesse, William, Cedar st. Hirsch, William, Wisconsin ave. Holbrook, H S, Columbian ave. Hold, Robert, Wisconsin ave. Horn, Henry, Church st. Hove, Charles, Wisconsin ave. Howard, C W, Columbian ave. Howo-ard, A P, Wisconsin ave. HuICJ J, Main st. Hull, M, Main st. Hubbard, W C, Cedar st. Hubertskey, Anton, Main st. THIRD WARD. Hall, Hiram, Fifth st. Hall, William, Avenue. Halsey, .Justus, Hewitt st. Hanson, Peter, Bond st. Hansted, Anson, North Water st. Hanson, Andrew, North Water st. Hanson, J A, Bond.st. Haynes, M H P, North Water st. Haywood, Martin, Fifth st. Haagerson, Christian, Lincoln st. Haaoferson, Hans, Lincoln st. Herrick, John, North Water st. Herrick, C N, North Water st. Herscher, Frederick, Avenue. Hewitt, W P, Hewitt st. Hicks, .James, Fourth st. Hill, S B, Avenue. Hobart, H A, North Water st. Holmes, David, Second st. Hooker, A 0, First st. Huept, John, Forrest ave. Hunoerford, .T A, North Water street. Hunt, 1 W, Forrest ave. Hunt, E L, Forrest ave. 318 THE "GAZETTE" BOOK. FOR 1877-8. FOURTH WAltD. Handler, George, Cronkhite st. Handler, Anton, Cronkhite st. Hanson, J P, Wmneconne ave. Hardt, Charles. Harrison st. Heiden, Fred, Main st. Hoha, Charles, Main st. Humph re}', Charles, Main st. Hunt, John, Winneconne ave. SECOND WARD. ■verson, Ole, Wisconsin ave. FIRST WARD. Jacobs, Frank. Jack, Fred, Franklin ave. Jackson, Louis, Maple st. Jenkins, William, Lake Shore road. Jenkins, Ed. Doty ave. Jenkins, John, Central st. .Jensen, August, Central st, .Johnson, Christian. Johnson, Hans Peter. Wisconsin ave. Johnson, Peter N, W^ashington ave. Jones, William. Jones, H M. Franklin ave. Jones, Thomas, Doty ave. .Jones, Arthur, Doty ave. Jones, James, Wisconsin ave. SECOND WARD. .Jackson, Louis. Jacobs, John F, Smith st. Jensen, J P, Sherry st. Johnson, James, Ann st. .Johnson, Andrew. Johnson, Peter, Isabella st. Johnson, Charles W, Isabella st. CITY DIRECTORY. 219 Jacobson, Ole, Isabella st. Jacobsoii, Peter, Main st. Jasperson, J P, Doty ave. Jasperson, Martin, Dot}^ ave. Jendery, F, Sherry st. Jenkins, Richard W, Doty ave. Jensen, Jense Peter, Sherry st. Jensen, Nelse, Washino^ton st. Jensen, Jens. Jenson, Jones. John, Martin. Johnson, Bernard, Caroline st. Johnson, Evan, Lagranoe ave. Johnson, H C. Johnson, Neils, Caroline st. J(»hnson, H A, Smith st. Johnson. James, Cedar st. Jones, E W, Chnrch st. Jones, Ellis 0, Ann st. Jorgensen, Nels. Jorgensen, ?I C, Wisconsin ave. THIRD WARD. Jamieson, John, Saoo st. Jamieson, Robert, Sago st. Jasperson, Louis. Jensen, Ebbe. Jenson, Jens Peter, North Water st. Johnson, Ole, Second st. Johnson, Ingolf, Bond st. Johnson, James. Johnson, Hans P. Jones, Gilbert C. Ninth st. Jones, Willard, Commercial ave. Jorgenson, HansF, First st. Jorgenson, Otto, (Uark st Jourdan, Thomas, cor Avenue and Fourth st. FOURTH WARD. Jacobson, John, (Caroline st. Jagerson, George, Sherry st. Jagerson, Andrew, Union st. 55 2S0 THE "GAZETTE" BOOK FOR 1877-8. Jensen, Nels, iinphitted. Jensen, Lars, Washington ave. Jensen, Fritz, Union st. Jenson, Rasmus, Caroline st. Johnson, Thomas, Washin^^ton ave. Jones, Enos F. Lake st. FIRST WARD. Eammerdiener, Adam, sr, Columbian ave. Kane, William, Columbian ave. Kellett, Joseph H, Columbian ave. Kellett, A. Doty ave. Kellett, Wm, Cedar st. Kellogg, F F, Park ave. Kellogg, C F, Park ave. Kellogg, S R, Cedar st. Kellogg, A W, Cedar st. Kimball, Leonard, Olive st. Kimball, Thomas, Cedar st. Kimberly, D L, Wisconsin ave. Kimberly, J R, Wisconsin ave. Kimberly, Harvey L, Wisconsin ave. Kimberly, J A, Wisconsin ave. Kingsbury, George 0, bds Russell House. Kinney, R A, Wisconsin ave. Kleiner, John D, Wisconsin ave. Kohst, Ernst, Franklin ave. Krohn, John C, Whitenack road. Krueger, William, Franklin ave. Krueger, H F, Franklin ave. Kunz, August, Franklin ave. Kurtz, William, Wisconsin ave. Kurtz, Christopher, Wisconsin ave. SECOND WARD. Kellogg, George E, store, Wisconsin ave. Kepkie, William. Kerby, John, Cedar st. Klein, Peter, Isabella st. Klinke, Rasmus, Second ave. Klinke, R H, Main st. CITY DIRECTORY. 221 Koelcli, Chris, Coliiinbian ave. Koepsel, John, Main st. Koepsel, Anaust, Main st. Kosteniyer, liev. S, Church st. THIRD WARD. Kamnierdiner, A, Bond st. Kane, Patrick, First st. Kane, .John, First st. KeUogg, C B, North Water st. Kelly, John, Hewitt st. Kelly, Daniel, Hewitt st. Kimball, Frank, Fifth st. Klinker. John, Avenue. Klinker, John, Avenue. Knudson, Alfred, Bond st. Kraby, Carl J, Second st. Krueger, A H F, Forrest ave. Krueger, Henry C, Forrest ave. Kryger, John, Central st. Kryger, Fred, Hioh and Center sts. Kuntz, Win, cor Grreen and Third st. FOURTH WARD. Kampe, Ernst, Cronkhite st. Kreutz, Conrad, Main st. Kruthson, Lars, ('aroline st. FIRST WARD. Lachman, Jacob, Wisconsin ave. Lagrange, Louis, unplatted. Lansing, W, Cedar st. Lansing. W A. Lancaster, Henry. Larson, .John, Doty ave. Larson, Nels, Columbian ave. Larson, James, Washington ave. Lee. Ransom, Reed st. Ijc Roy, Benjamin, Maple st. Leutsch, Richard. Leutsch, August. Lloyd, Isaac, Central st. 232 THE ^^ GAZETTE" BOOK FOR 1877-8. Longhurst, W H, Wisconsin ave. Lord, Hiram, Lake Shore road. Loftus, Patrick, Franklin ave. Loudon, Henry, Central st. Lusty, John, Columbian ave. SECOND WARD. Langner, Charles, Doty ave. Lamm, Fred. Laker, William, Monroe st. Larson, Andrus. Larson, Roal, Isabella st. Larson, Erick, Winneconne ave. Larson, Arm, Winneconne ave. Larson, Peter, Second ave. Larson, John, Main st. Larson, Andrew, Sherry st. Larson, Lars, Main st. Larson, Charles, Second ave. Larson, Andrew C, Smith st. Lenz, Frederick, Caroline st. Lipke, William, Caroline st. Lyng, S 0, Caroline st. Lyng, John O, Main st. THIRD WARD. Landers, W, Third st. Larson, Andrew, Third st. Leach, Edgar, Fourth st. Leaven, Charles A, Sago st. Lewisch, Thomas, Fifth st. Lieutuerger> Jacob, Commercial ave. Lisk, A, Fourth st. Loomas, Matteson, Second st. Loos, August, Commercial ave. Lourenson, Christ. FOITRTH WARD. Larson, Andrew, unplatted. CITY DIRECTORY. 223 FIRST WARD. Marsh, E P, Doty ave. Manning, Hugh, Turner st. Martin, Edward, Lasrrange ave. Mathews, L J, Elufst. Marcho, Frederick, Washington ave. Mehner, E Gr, Columbian ave. McKim, W S, Wisconsin ave. Mink, Henry, Washington ave. Monaghan, James, Doty ave. Morris, John, Lake Shore ave. Morrison. E W, Columbian ave. Moss, C W, Wisconsin ave. SE(^OND WARD. Mace, W^ilter, Third ave. Magnus, Swan, Third ave. Magnus, Martin. Lagrange ave. Magulskie. Michael, Main st. Manville, C B, Main st. Man toy, Carl, Main st. Marshall, J S, Cedar st. Marshall, J P, Cedar st. Martens. John, Ann st. Martin, Charles, Ann st. Marti I], .Limes, Wisconsin ave. Martin, Charles F, Doty ave. Matheson. Neils, Second ave. Melchoir, August, Wisconsin ave. Michael, Fred, Cedar st. Michelson, Andrew^ Cedar st. Michelson. Johannes, Wisconsin ave. Millard, John S. Doty ave. Millard. Alfred R, Do'ty ave. Millard, Alfred, Doty ave. Millard, S, ("aroline st. Millard, H, Caroline st. Miller, F H, Main st. Miller, P H, Main St. Mills, Andrew J, Wmneconne ave. Murray, Frank, Brien st. 56 324 THE "GAZETTE" BOOK FOR 1877-8. Murray, Alexander, Church st. Murer, Felix, Wisconsin ave. Myers. Ole. Cedar st. Mc Arthur, W F, Cedar st. McAllister, Georo:e, Third ave. McDermott, D, Church st. McGraw, Michael, Church st. McGraw, Edward, Church st. McHale, Edward. McLelland, John, Cedar st. McNaughton, John, Church st. McNaughton, Alex, bds Russell House. McPatskee, Michael. THIRD WARD. Maleish, Henry, North Water st. Maxwell, Win, Forrest ave. Maxwell, S J, Commercial ave. Mickelson, M, Commercial ave. Mickelson, Mads, Third st. Miller, Christian, Avenue. Mitchell, James, Church st Merchant, John. Monhall, .James. Clark st. Monroe, William, Avenue. Morey, J B, Sasfo st. Moulton, T T, Fourth st. McArthur, James, Commercial ave. McCoy, Peter. McGinn, James, Commercial ave, McGinn, Frank, First st. McGinty, A, Forrest ave. McGrath, Patrick, Forrest ave. Mcintosh, W N, cor Saofo and River sts. Mcintosh, S M, North Water st. McMahon, T, cor Edna av and Bond st. McMahon, Dennis, Bond st. fourth:ward. Martin. J S G, Main st. Miltzer,"Christian, Sherry st. CITY DIRECTORY. 225 FIRST WARD. ilelseii, Neils, Doty ave. m Neiideck, William, Washington ave. 11 Neudeek, Emil, Wisconsin ave- Neustetter, Chris, Wisconsin ave. Nichols, Stephen. Walnut st. SECOND WARD. Nelson, Andrew J, Wisconsin ave. Nelson, Rasmus, Winneconne ave. Nelson, Hans, Wisconsin ave. Nelson, Rasmus, jr, Washington ave. Nelson, Andrew, Second ave. Nelson, Ole, Caroline st. THIRD WARD. Nelson, Robert, Forrest ave. Nelson, Neils, Second st. Nelson, Jens, High st. Nelson, H, cor Hewitt and Fifth st. Norton, J:B, Third^st. FOURTH \VARD. Nelson, Lars, Main st. Nelson, Louis, Harrison st. Nelson, Nels. FIRST WARD. Obekiah, Samuel, Washington ave. Oberle, Valentine, Division st. Oborn, Edwin, bds Russell House. O'Brien, John, Elm st. O'Donnell, Fhelix. Owens, David, Pine st. Ottman, .T L, Franklin ave, Olsen, John, Washington ave. O'Rourk, Barney, Lagrange ave. Olsen, Peter, Dot}' ave. SECOND WARD. Oleson, Hans, Main st. Oleson, S Peter, Winneconne ave. Oleson. Jens, Second ave. Oleson, Jacob, Isabella st. 336 THE "GAZETTE" BOOK FOR 1877-8. Oatman, Henry, Columbian ave. Oleson, Martin. Oleson, Jens, Second st. Olmstead, Lamar, Main st. O'Rourk, Jerry, Wisconsin ave. THIRD WARD. Olds, G, Forrest ave. O'Brien. M J, cor Commercial ave and railroad. Olmstead, L. cor Bond and Sago sts. Olmstead, Charles C, cor Bond and Sago. Olsen, Austin, Forrest ave. Olsen, Adolph, Second st. Olsen, Hans, North Water st. Olsen, Martin, Bond st. FIRST WARD. Page, C 0, Wisconsin ave. >aschen. C H, Whitenack road. Patten, L B, Columbian ave. Patterson, Henry, Wisconsin ave. Patterson, W W, Dotv ave. Patterson, W T, Dotv ave. Patterson, D S. Patzel, Joseph, Wisconsin ave. Paul, Charles, Columbian ave. Peck, William, Cedar st. Peck, John VV, Cedar st. Peterson, Charles, Whitenack road. Peterson, Charles. Peterson, Lars, Plum st. Peterson, John, Columbian ave. Peterson, Henry. Wisconsin ave. Peterson, Charles. Doty ave. Peterson, James, Maple st. FMiillips, John. Doty ave. Porter, L C, Wisconsin ave. Powers, M J. Wisconsin ave. Price, William, Lagrange ave. Proctor, John, Doty ave. CITY DIRECTORY. 227 SECOND WARD. Paepke, Charles H, sr, Doty ave. Paepke, Theodore, Doty ave. Paepke, Charles, Doty ave. Palmer, William, Waverly Place. Palmer. Thomas, Monroe st. Palmer, G W, Winneconiie ave. Paschen, Henry, Main st. Paschen, Fred, Ann st. Patten, A W, Church st. Paulson, Paul A. Peckham, W P, Bond st. Peterson. Penry. Petzold, Charles, Wisconsin ave. Pieitfer, Adolph, Cedar st. Pingel, John, Wisconsin ave. Post, Albert W, Main st. Powdei'ly. James, Cedar st. Powers. Thomas. THIRD \VARD. Paine, James E, cor Commercial ave and Sago st. Paul, Louis, Sago st. Penderson, Johan, Second st. Petereon, Carl, Second st. Peterson, Hans P, Second st. Peterson, .Jens, Second st. Peterson. Lars P, Fourth st. Peterson, Hans, First st. Phipps, George, Commercial ave. Plummer, H H, Forrest ave. Potter, Rev. T, T. Forrest ave. Prebuson, Johannes, North Water st. Price, Joseph H, cor High and Center st. Publickhauser, Henry, Hewitt st. FOURTH WARD. Peterson, Christian, Cronkhite st. Peterson, Jens, Sherry st. Peterson, Moreton, Union st. Peterson. James, Sherry st. Peterson, Christian, Caroline st. Phillips, William, Lake st. 57 228 THE "GAZETTE" BOOK FOR 1877-8. FIRST WARD. !uinn, Patrick, Cedar st. THIRD WARD. Quail a, John, P\)iTe.st ave. Quackenbush, Hiram, Third st. FIRST WARD. Rea, W H, Wisconsin ave. Reese, Thomas A, Turner st. Reich, Carl, VVhitenack road. Reich, Anton, Whitenack road. Reimer, Joseph, Lake Shore road. Richmond, E A, Doty ave. Richards, S G. Riedel, Ludwig, Franklin ave. Robinson, Wqi A, Washington ave. Robinson, James, Wisconsin ave. Robinson, John, Doty ave. Rowland, David, Columbian ave. Russell, J B, prop Russell House, Wisconsin ave. SECOND WARD. Rabe, Fred, Caroline st. Rabe, Henry, Wisconsin ave. Rasmus, Thomas, Wiuneconne ave. Rasmus, Christ, Brien st. Reese, Thos W, Winneconne ave. Reese, David E, Winneconne ave. Rehfeld, Charles, Ann st. Rogers, George, \¥isconsin ave. Rogers, Frank, Smith st. Ruth. Gustavo, Wisconsin ave. THIRD WARD. Randall, Henry, Fourth st. Reese, John, North Water st. Rice, G H. Rice, Reuben, Bond st. Roberts, John, proi> Roberts' House, Forrest ave. Robinson, E H, North Water st. . Robinson, Henry, (commercial ave. Robinson, N S, Commercial ave. Roup, Samuel, Commercial ave. CITY DIRECTORY, 229 Russell, L H, Third st. Russell, Frank T, Commercial ave. FOURTH WARD. Ranney. E B, Winneconne ave. Rasmuson, John, Union st. Robinson, William, Main st. Roland, Mike, Lake st. FIRST WARD. Sande, Emil, Cherry st. Schoheld, C H, Central st. Schultz, Wni, Division st. Schlenker, Wenzel, Wisconsin ave. Sawyer, E L, Cedar st. Sawyer, George, Cedar st Schneider, Leopold, Wisconsin ave. Schooley, J L, Lake Shore road. Scott, Geo E. Olive st. Seatoi't, William, Doty ave. Servis, C H. Franklin ave. Setterland, Alfred. Seymour, Charles, Third st. Shattuck, F C, Wisconsin ave. Sheerin, Frank, Washington ave. Shea, Patrick, Lagrange ave. • Shiells, Robert, Doty ave. Shoemaker, Hiram, Franklin ave. Sini})son, S A, Olive st. Smith, S P, Franklin ave. Smith, Wright, Whitenack road. Smith, Alt', Doty ave Solomon, Fred, Central st. Solomon, John, Oak st. Spear, Emil, (/olnmbian ave, Sperry, E M, Cedm- st. Stanford, Robert, Doty ave. Stanford, .los, Doty ave. Starkey, H, Franklin ave. Steenberg, J P. Steib, John, Lagrange ave. Stelo, August, Turner st. 230 THE "GAZETTE" BOOK FOR 1877-8. Stevens, John, sr, Columbian ave. Stone, Richard, Olive st. Stone, J N, Doty ave. Storm, John, Wisconsin ave. Strauss, F, Columbian ave. Swift, E W, Walnut St. Swift, E S, Walnut st. SECOND WARD. Sawyer, Ira A, Sherry st. Sawyer, George E, Sherry st. Sawyer. Chauncey, Sherry st. Sawyer, C L, Smith st. Schmid, George, Wisconsin ave. Schmidt, Charles F, Cedar st. Schottler, John, Lagrange ave. Schraeder, John, Main st. Schuman, William, Sherry st. Schuman, Carl, Sherry st. Schuman, Fred, Smith st. Schwartz. Frank, Caroline st. Shaft, Henry, JMain st. Sherry, James, Columbian ave. Sherry, Thomas, Columbian ave. Sherry, Henry, Church st. Sherry, Wm, Columbian ave. Sheerin, Thad, Smith st. Sindahle, Nelse C, Second ave. Smith, Hiram, Main st. Smith, Edward, Church st. Soernson, Chris, Ann st. Sorenson, Andrew, Smith st. Sorley,M E, Cedar St. Spaulding, E A, Columbian ave. Squires, H J, Smith st. Starkenburg, Felix, Doty ave. Stevens, John, jr. Church st. Stiles. J M, Cedar st. Stilp, John, Wisconsin ave. Storm, Fred, Washington ave. Storm, Charles, Main st. CITY DIRECTORY. 231 Stowe, Lovell, Columbian ave. Stowe, S A, Columbian ave. Stowe, L W, Columbian ave. THIRD WARD. Sanborn, Milton. Third st. Sawj^er, Henry, Bond st. Schimpf, Henry, North Water st. Severson, Peter. Sexton, Michael, Third st. Sexton, John, Forrest ave. Sheerin, Henry, Clark st. Smith, W F, cor Bond st and Edna ave. Smith, Nelson Nels, North Water st. Smith, Reuben, Lincoln st. Soles, F M. Sommer, Joseph, Green st. Sorrenson, Neils, Second st. Spicer, C A. North Water st. Striddie, William, High st. Striddie, August, Bond st. Sullivan, Jens, Forrest ave. Sutton, C W, North Water st. Sykes, Sidney, First st. Syme, Alex. Avenue. FOURTH WARD. Schlingting, Christian, IJnicm st. Silleman, Peter, Caroline st. Sorenson, Claus, Harrison st. Sorenson, Claus .J, Union st. Sorenson, A, Caroline st. Stoeber, Joseph, Harrison st. FIRST WARD. Ieidt, John, Olive st. Tessendorff, Louis, Dot}' ave. Thielecke, Wm, Washington ave. Thomas, Griffith, Washington ave. Thomas, C L, Walnut st. Thomas, Wm, Franklin ave. Thompson, Guy, Central st. 58 833 THE ^^ GAZETTE" BOOK FOR 1877-8. Todd, Geo W, Wisconsin ave. Tomson, John. Torre}^ W B M, Franklin ave. SECOND WARD. Tessendorf, Charles, Lagrange ave. Tessendort, John, Church st. Tessendorf, Wm, Main st. Thomas, A A, Doty ave. Thompson, F T, Cedar st. Thompson, Andrew, Wisconsin ave. Thompson, H, Henry st. Tippins, F W, Wisconsin ave. Tobin, Edmund, Smith st. Tobey, S E, Monroe st. Tyler, G A, Cedar st. THIRD WARD. Thisman, John, Forrest ave. Thompson, Job, Bond st. Thompson, Christian, Edna ave. Thompson, G W, Second st. FOURTH WARD. Thompson, George, Lake st. Tobey, J W, Main st. Tueson, Christian, Caroline st. Tueson, Lars, Caroline st. FIRST WARD Dlrich, Oswald, Plum st. Ulrich, Louis, Doty ave. Upton, Samuel, Lake Shore road. SECOND WARD. Utley, T L, Winneconne ave. THIRD WARD. Utley, L J, Bond st. FIRST WARD. ■landermark, James, Doty ave. 11 Vollbehr, Henry, Washington ave. CITY DIRECTORY. 233 SECOND WARD. Van Ostrand, D. C, Chureli st. Van Tassel, E B, Columbian ave. Van Tassel, Julius, Columbian ave. THIRD WARD. Van Vuren, H J, Commercial ave. Voigt, Richard, Second st. FOURTH WARD. Van Middlesworfch, H, Main st. Voss, Louis, sr. Main st. Voss. Louis, jr. Main st. FIRST WARD. iiiagner, Jacob, Oak st. ill Walker. Henry, Lake Shore road. II Walker, Phineas, Lake Shore road. Weber, Louis. Weil, Fred, Reed st. Wells. Charles, Cherry st. Wells, Wilbur, Cherry st. Wheeler, U C, Park ave. Willard, Norman, Wisconsin ave. Williams, W J, Franklin ave. Williams, David, Columbian ave. Williams, E T. Elm st. Williams, P R, Elm st. Wing, Elmer, Washington ave. Wiser, J W, (Jecil st. SECOND WARD. Webb, H A, Cedar St. Webber, C L, Columbian ave. Weber, -loseph. Church st. Weber, Louis, Church st Weber, Gus, Winneconne ave. Weber, Ernst, Winneconne ave. Westgate, Ira, Winneconne ave. Westtall, Frank, Second ave. Wheedon, James, Smith st. Wheeler, C J, Wisconsin ave. Wheeler, Samuel, Isabella st. S34 THE "GAZETTE" BOOK FOR 1877-8, Wigo^ins, Frank, Wisconsin ave. Wilcox, George, Church st. Wildfang, Henry, Wisconsin ave. Williams, H R, Williams, Solomon. Williams, E D, Lagrange ave. Williams. John, Lagrange ave. Williams, R B, Main st. Williams, Wm, Lagrange ave. Wilson, Hugh, Doty ave. Winskow, Erick, Wisconsin ave. Winters, M F, Church st. Winter, N C, Caroline st. Wockner, Charles. Monroe st. Wockner, Fred, Monroe st. Worm, J, Smith st. Wright, J E, Winneconne ave. Wright, I H, Doty ave. Wulff, Oscar, Cedar st. THIRD WARD. W^eickert, E T, Second st. Welch, Daniel, Fourth st. Wheeler, M H, Forrest ave. Whipple, Zebulon, North Water st. Whitenack, Andrew J. Commercial ave. Whiting, G A, cor Fourth ave and Fifth st. Wood, Jerry, Forrest ave. Woodwortli, H N, River st. Woodworth, Eugene, North Water st. FOURTH WARD. Wagoner, Fred, Harrison st. Watson. John, Union st. Wells, B W, unplatted. Wells, William, unplatted. Wells. David, Lake st- Willard, Abel, Lake st. Woldt, Daniel, Union st. Wood, James P, Harrison st. CITY DIRECTORY. 235 SECOND WARD. rulsdorf, Wm, Main st. THIRD WARD. Young, G W, Fifth St. Young, David T, Fifth st. Young, E A, North Water st. Young, A M, Fifth st. Young, John, Fifth st. FIRST WARD. 2emlock, Stephen, Central st. Zemlock, Andrew, First st. THIRD WARD. Zemann, Fred, Third st. FOURTH WARD. Zolk,''Henry, Union st. ^^r --*^?^ ^i&^CT^^S^^^ 59 236 THE "GAZETTE" BOOK FOR 1877-8. OFFICIA.L DIRECTORY. D. L. KIMBERLY George Danielson, Carl J. Kraby, City Treasurer- City Clerk- JAMES R. BARNETT, Superintendent of Schools- FIRST WARD. William Kellett, John R. Davis, sr. ^ SECOND WARD. W. p. Peckham, Henry Sherry. THIRD WARD. M. H. P. Haynes, Ira W. Hunt FOURTH WARD. Martin Gavin, Andrew .lorsrenson. JAMES CONLAN, JAMES M'CINN, Police Justice. Chiei' of Police. Chief of Fire Department- M. H. P. H^YISTES Post Office- C. A. CUNNINGHAM, DAVID E. REESE, Postmaster. Assistant. BUSINESS DIRECTORY. 237 BUSINESS DIRECTORY. Sketches of Business History in Neenah. N tlio fol lowing chapter we give a list of the per- sons and firms now engaged in business in this £" city, giving date of establishment, and in some cases brief sketches of those engaged therein. The space has been devoted to each that they chose to use, and we have endeavored to arrange and classify the vari- ous trades, professions, etc., so that the list may be a ready reference, valuable as a permanent advertisement, and interesting' as giving for the present and future a complete record of the business interests of the place. 238 THE "GAZETTE" BOOK FOR 1877-8. ALEX. BILLSTEIN, Established PHILIP GAPFNEY. 1856. A.LEX. BILLSTEIIST & CO., m dooBS d wmi READ^" MADE CLOTHINO AND MERCIZAXTT T^ZIiOKZITG. .lOBBKRS IN Wool, Hops, Seeds, Hides, Pelts, Furs, Etc. Alexander Billstein is a native of Germany, coming to this country in 1851, first settling in the State of Ohio. In 1856 he came to Neenah and engaged in business in the same J^tore occupied by him at this time, which makes him one of the oldest business men on the street, or at least he has carried on business in the same stand for a greater number of years than an}" merchant in Neenah. For several years H. Hyinan was associated with him in trade, the firm being known as Hyman & Billstein until 1864, when Alex. Billstein became sole owner, con- tinuing the business and greatly enlarging and extend- ing the same, his yearly sales being probably greater than that of an}" other merchant in the place. In 1874 Mr. Philip Gaffney, for many years his confidential clerk was given an interest in the business, the firm now being known as Alex. Billstein & Co. Mr. Billstein has at all times been prominent in pub- lic as well as business and social affairs, and has held many offices of trust, having been for two terms presi- dent of the village, and in 1875 was elected mayor of the city. BUSINESS DIRECTORY. 239 ESTABLISHED 1866. WILLIAM KBLLBTT f)i'yG|;ood0i]S[otion^ BOOTS, SZZOSS. GROCERIES, ETC. AGENT FOR Menaslia "Woolexi Mills. Mr. Kellett has been in trade in this place for twelve years, coming- to Neenah early in the spring of 1866. He had for some time previous resided on a ftirm in the town of Oshkosh, but wishing to engaae in business, came to this place, first with the intention of embarking in the flour- mill business, but on the first day of April, 1866, he purchased of Edward Smith a one-third inter- est in the corner store, the firm thereafter being known as Kellett, Dunn & Co. In the spring of 1872, Kellett sold his interest to Henry Sherry, and in October of that year opened a stock of goods in the corner store under the old Russell House. In November, 1876, he purchased the stock of W. P. Hewitt & Co., and moved back to the " Corner Store," Smith's block, his present location. Mr. Kellett is a native of York State. Since his residence in Neenah he has held many positions of trust, and since the in- corporation of the city has for several successive years represented his ward in the board of Aldermen. 60 240 THE "GAZETTE" BOOK FOR 1877-8. FRAISTEL E. HUBBARD, DKAI.KR IN FINE CLOTHING, Hats, Caps, Gloves, Mittens, Etc., Etc. dents' and Youth><' Fine BootP, Shoes and Gaiters. PATTEIS'S BLOCK, - . . . CEDAR STREET. CHARLES LANGNER. LOUIE PAUL. LA-NG^NEI^ &■ PAUL, DEALERS IN DRY GOODS, NOTIONS, CLOTHING, BOOTS, SHOES. CROCKERY, WOODEN WARE AND COUNTRY PRODUCE- Mr. Langner carried on a country store for several years in the town of Wolf River, removing to Neenah in 1873. He was bnrned out July 19, 1877. and built aj fine brick store on the site ot the one destroyed. In | 1878 Louie Paul became interested in the business. ORAM &r MILLER, (Successors to VValff, Clauson it Co.) UEALEUS IN DRY GOODS, NOTIONS, BOOTS, SHOES, CROCKERY, Groceries, Provisions, and Country Produce. RUSSELL HOUSE BLOCK, - - WISCONSIN AVE. The present partnership wa? formed this spring. Mr. Gram havini2; been a member ol' the old tirm, and Mr. Miller carried on a grocery siore on Main street for four years previous. COTFREDT CHRISTENSEN BEALEK IN DUV goods iilTD ITOTZOXTS, Boots, Shoes, Crockery, Groceries, etc Mr Christensen is one of the pio- neer traders, haying commenced business in 1852, and kept a shoe-shop until 1867, when he began merchandising with a mixed stock. In 1875 he built a fine brick store and now occupies the same. BUSINESS DIRECTORY. 241 ESTABLISHED 1856. HENRY ^\^ILDF^ISrG^ GENERAL MERCHANT. X>K,Y OOOI>S!$, IVOTIOISTS, Scot^<, 01|oe^ Clotl]ii)g, Hat>^, Ck-p>^, ai]tl (^I'odefie^. PKOPRIETOK OF Wildlaiig-'s IMineral Ji^pring", Proved i)y analysis to be equal in medicinal properties to the most noted springs in the West. Mr. Wildran<>; hesjan business iti Neenah in 1856, first in tile brick block now owned by John Brown, afterward in the brick store standing on tlie site of his present location. He built the store which he now occupies, in 1874. AUGUST STRIDDE BUT ©©©IDS AKB Mt^ItHS^ MERCHANT TAILORING WISCONSIN AVENUE, - - "- NEENAH, WIS. Began business in 1868, and in 1871 occupied a store in Patien's block. In 1875 moved to present location, in Hunt's block. WILLIAM KRUEGER. NORMAN WILLARD- HEAVY AND SHELF HARDWARE, STOVES. TIN WAKE AND AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS. Wholesale and Retail- Ill the year • 1866 William Kriieger began the hard- ware business in Neenah, shortly after becoming associ ated with W. P. Peekham in carrying on the Island City Stove Works in addition to a general hardware business. In 1874 Noruian Wilhird was added to the firm, and the large double store, now occupied by Krue- ger & Willard was built. In 1875 they purchased the interests of Peekham, and the firm became Krueger & Willard. 242 THE "GAZETTE" BOOK FOR 1877-8. HARDWARE, 1) WISCONSIN AVENUE. The business history of Mr. Peckham forms an inter- esting sketch in the records of the place. Hon. W. Pitt Peckham is a native of York State, coming to Neenah in 1855, which makes him one of the pioneer traders. In 1858, in company with H. P. Leavens, the hardware stock and business of J. H. Peckham was pur- chased and the firm of Leavens & Peckham estab- lished, continuing until 1860. when the interest of Leav- ens was purchased and the business continued for sev- eral years by Peckham. Mr. A. H. Babcock had an in- terest in the bnsiness for one year during this latter period. In 1866 the Island City Stove Works were established by Mr. Peckham, which concern continued in operation for nearly ten years Wm Seatoft was a partner in the foundry business during the first year. At this time the hardware store was sold to H. P. Leav- ens and C. B. Clark, and shortly after Mr. Wm. Kreuger became a partner in the stove foundry, the firm being Peckham & Kreuger. In 1874 Norman Willard was added to the firm, and the same year the company built a large double store on Wisconsin avenue. In 1875 Mr. Peckham disposed of his interests in both store and foundry, and purchased the large hardware stock of Smith, Van Ostrand & Leavens, and is still carrying on business at the same location. Mr. Peckham has held many positions of public trust, having been presi dent of the village in 1868; represented this Assembly District in the Assembly of 1874, and is at present a member of the board of aldermen, representing the Second Ward. BUSINESS DIRECTORY. 243 OEO. E'. SCOTT HARDWARE AND FAB.MZ1TG ZMFZ.SMBITTS. ^tovefi, finwki'e, Cutlei"/ and SniWing Jdatefikl. PLOWS, CULTIVATORS AND HORSE RAKES, ETC., ETC. COR. WISCONSIN AVENUE AND CEDAR STREET Georo^e E. Scott, is a son of Wni. H., a native of New Hampshire, and Mary A. Scott, of New York. They are amono; the earliest pioneers, havino^ come to the State and settled in the town of Neenah, now Vinland, in 1846, on land purchased by them trom the Govern- ment, and where they now reside. George commenced selling' agricultural implements in 1867 and still con- tinues to make them a specialty. In 1872 he bought out L. W. Stowe's interest in the firm of Stowe & Mos- sop in a small hardware store, and remained with J. C. Mossop, under the firm name of Scott & Mossop for one year. He shortly after bought out Mossop's interest and in February. 1875 removed his stock to the store on the northwest corner of Wisconsin avenue and (^edar street, [see page 111 J where he is now located and doing a fine business. 61 244 THE 'GAZETTE'^ BOOK FOR 1877-8. Hard-war©, Stoves and Tin-ware WISCONSIN AVENUE. Wallace Stowe began business in 187Si with J. ('. Mossop. Afterward sold out tc Ueo. E. Scott', and in August, 1876. commenced business for himself in his present location. IHE iEEHii mmr G. A. CUNNINGHAM, Editor and Proprietor. oilacksiniths. jXeustetter, ('., cigar manufact'r. ()lds, G., wagon-mals, or some of them at least, in Menasha, are members of the Congregational Church there. Several who tiad participated in the preliminary meet- ings did not see their way clear to unite at the last. At the next church meeting the election for tiie otfice of dea- con resulted in the choice of J. L. Sanbourn, Samuel Mit(;hell and C. P. Northriip to serve until the annual meeting in De- cember. The church, thus constituted, was received by the Maaison convention, which met at Waupun, Aug. 1, 1847. The regular place of worship at this time was in an old log !;uilding which stood toward the east end of Doty avenue, about opposite to the front of Mr. John Kimberiy's residence. The 10 APPENDIX. Indian ponies were cleared out and necessary repairs made for the purpose. The only trace of the building now remaining is one of the corner stones still in its place in the rear of the lot on which Mr. Win. T. Patterson now lives. A store-room which h'tood on Wisconsin avenue, somewhere between Mr. Theodore Brown's residence and the railroad track, was afterward rented and occupied till the brick church was built. In the fall of 1847 measures were taken to inculcate and pro- mote the missionary spirit and work. It was resolved that the monthly concert of prayer for the conversion of the world be observed by this church," and a time and arrangements were appointed for the conduct of the meeting. Measures were also taken to secure subscriptions to the Misaionari/ Ilem/d, and to secure collections for the American Board of Foreign Missions. The Rev. O. P. Clinton was chosen, from time to time, to be the stated supply of the church until he finally declined to serve in this capacity in the spring of 1851. He was assisted in his missionary labors for a short time in the fall of 1848 by the Rev. J. AVhittlesey; and again in the summer of 1849 an effort was made to procure the services as an assistant of the Rev. D. Lewis, a Welch Congregational clergyman, but it does not seem to have succeeded. The memory of Mr. Clinton's labors, christian kindness, and faithfulness, is still warmly cherished among the pioneers of this city. FIRST RECORDS. It seems that the records of the church were first examined and approved at the meeting of the Madison convention at Fond du Lac in August, 1848. The name there signed as mod- erator is a striking index to the marvellous growth of the North- west. Jeremiah Porter is the name. He was the first Protes- tant minister in Chicago and organized the first church there. I met with him in Marrietta, Georgia, in 1864, where he was laboring in the hospitals, and remember him as a very active, pleasing, and not yet an old man. He still lives somewhere in the west — the great city of Chicago and its sui rounding empire having grown up within the compass of his manhood. During Bro. Clinton's pastorate the Congregational church at Menasha was organized. This settlement began later than ours. The first mention of preaching there was in August, 1849. The NEENAH CHURCH HISTORY. 11 first communion was held there in July, 1850, this church seem- ina; to have met there for that purpose. In January, 1851, a motion was carried at a church meeting to grant letters to those who wished to aid in forming a church at Menasha. There were added to the original membership up to the close of Bro. Clinton's pastorate, twenty-eight membei-s, six of whom are now members of thi^ church, viz: Deacon Enos, Mrs. Nancy Brien, INIr. and Mrs. Charles Shoemaker^ Dr. Gallentine Mrs. Mary Gallantine and Mr. Ranney. VILLAGE ORGANIZATION. AVe now turn to trace briefly the steps in the formation of a Presbyterian church. The village out of which our city grew was organized, it seems, early in the year 1847, the first village lots having been sold in August of that year. It was named Winnebago Rapids. The name of Neenah, since adopted, I learn from Mr. Thomas Jourdain, a descendent oi the Winne- bago tribe of Indians, is a term from that language, signifying " water." The name of our sister city, Menasha, is also a Win- nebago word, meaning "island." Thus is the memory of the drifting and perishing aboriginee inscribed upon our civiliza- tion in the indelible beauty of the names he has left us. The village burying ground was on the spot now i)artially occupied by the residence of Mr. Proctor. In the August of 1848, the REV. H. M. ROBERTSON, a missionary of the Presbyterian Board of Domestic Missions visited the place and the first attempt was made to collect a Pres- byterian congregation. In the month of September following he began to preach statedly attlie house of Loyal H. Jones. This was near the west end of Wisconsin avenue, not far from ihe old mill; now superceded by the Winnebago paper mill. He then lived in a log house. In this house, since destroyed, the service was held, according to the record, until November. During that month the service was held in what was called the log school house, tlie same building above named in which the Congregationalists worshiped. In December a large room was fitted up over the store of Yale & Jones, and occupied until a church building was erected. This room still remains in what is now the Jensen House, just where the railroad track crosses Wisconsin avenue. Here the 12 APPENDIX. CIIUKCII WAS FORMALLY ORGANIZED, December 15th, 1848, by a committee of the Presbytery of Wis- consin. The committee consisted of two ministers, the Eev. Ehas S. Peck, now residing at Waupun, and a member of the Presbytery of Winnebago, with which we are now connected, and the Rev. Thomas Frazier, now in Cahfornia. It is styled the First Presbyterian Church of Winnebago Papids. The or- iginal members were Rev. Milton Huxley, Osial Wilcox, Loyal H. Jones, Mrs. Matilda Jones, Asa Jones, Mrs. Rhoda W. Jones, Robert Owen, Mrs. Mary Owen, R. M. Davis, Perrene Yale, Mrs. Sarah Yale, MissCIarrissa B. Yale, Mrs. Emiline Danforth, Mrs. Mary Ann Scott. Mrs. Lemisa J. Robertson, Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Weed and Miss Emily Gomar. On the following day, Dec. 16th, Miss Sarah E. Yale was received by examination^ thus making the whole number 18. The othcers elected were: Ruling Elders — Rev. Milton Hux- ley and I^oyal H. Jones; deacon, OsialAViloox. The church was first reported in Presbytery at its meeting in Milwaukee, April 25th, 1849, when the Rev. A. L. Lindsay was moderator. Of the original members of this organization, only one re- mains to us, Mrs. Mary A. Scott. In October, 1849. the session was enlarged by the election of Wm. M. Lindsay to the office of Ruling Elder. Stepn were taken early in 1851 toward the building of a house of worship. In the month of May the site was selected and the trustees instructed to purchase. The spot selected and now occupied by tliis house of worship was once an Indian burying ground. Apj^lication was made to the board of church exten- sion for aid, to the amount of three hundred dollars. The old church, now in thei)OSsessionand use of the Methodist brethren was thus begun, and was finished and dedicated in the month of January, 1852, the father of the pastor, the Rsv. Mr. Robert- son, of Winneconne, assisting in the service. An instirance was then procured on the house of two thousand dollars and arrange- ments made for the appraisment and sale of slips. In March a meeting of the trustees, of which G. P. Vining was the chair- man, was held in the vestibule of the church; and at this meet- ing Peter McLeod was employed as sexton at a salary of ^45 per year. And this is a fair measure of all church salaries at that yEENAH CHURCH HISTOR Y. 13 time. The ministers of both the churches seem to have received from 1400 to $450 each per annum. It was the place of worship for that congregation for a period of eighteen years, and is hal- lowed by many dear and precious associations. It is a matter of satisfaction to all who toiled there, and still love the place, that it is in the hands of those who love the gospel and sing the songs of redeeming love. THE REV. MR, ROBERTSON Closed his connection with the church in December, 1853. after a service of five years. He preached his farewell sermon on the 4th of December, from 1 Sam., 7, 12: " Then Samuel took a stone and set it between Mizpeh and Shem, and called the name of it Eben-ezer, saying, ' Hitherto hath the Lord helped us.' " It was a day of much interest. Mr. Robertson, then young in years, as in the ministry, was of an ardent and strong nature. He has since risen to considerable distinction as a preacher and is now the pastor of a strong church in central Ohio. During his ministry here the following persons, now members of this church, were received into membership; In 1849, Mrs. Harriet Huxley, Mrs. Lindslty, Deacon Cooke and wife, and Mrs. Aurelia Kimberly, who, though dead, is represented in the church by her children. Mr. Hiram Shoemaker, who still Jives among us, though a member of another church, was re- ceived in this year. In 1850 Peter McLeod and wife were re- ceived. In 1851 Mr. and Mrs. Jamieson and Mrs. Edward Smith, and in 1852 Mrs. Hamilton, Mr. and Mrs. De Merritt and Mr. Edward Smith. In 1853 INIrs. McGregor. THE REV. C. A. ADAMS A devoted and useful man, succeeded Mr. Clinton as pastor of the Congregational Church early in the year 1851. He left the field near the close of the year 1852 and died ten days afterward, at his father's house in another part of the State. During the two years of his labor, the brick church^ now occupied by a branch of the German Lutherans, was under- taken. It was not, in the first place, the particular enterprise of this church, but of a joint stock company. It was finally as- sumed, in an incomplete condition, by the church, and so far finished as to serve the purpose of worship. It began to be used for school purposes in the fall of 1852. It seems to have been 14 APPENDIX. completed in the month of February, 1854, but there is no record of its dedication. It was reported to the convention in 1859 as costing $2,000, $208 of whicli was received from the Cliurcli Erection Fund. The congregation worshiped here until the . summer of 1864, a period of about twelve years, when the build- ing passed into the liands of the Methodist brethren, and was used by them until they sold it to a branch of the German Lutherans, its present occupants. Mr. and Mrs. Squires are the only present members of this church, so far as appears, who were received under the pastor- ate of Mr. Adams. In January, 1853, the REV. J. M. WOLCOTT was engaged to preach for one-year to the churches of Neenah and Menasha. It was at this time that Mrs. Fred Wheeler, then Miss Caroline Ranney, became a professing Christian. The statistical report of this period shows a total membership of 25; average congregation, 75; Sabbath school membership, 45. In September of this year the REV. A. LATHROP Appears as the supply of the church, and continued until the fall of 1854. And just asthis pastorate closed in the Congregational Church, that of the REV. J. H. ROSSEEL Began in the Presbyterian. He entered upon his labors Sept. 24th, 1854, and was installed in 1857. The committee of Pres- bytery officiating on the occasion consisted of the Rev. R. Frame, the Rev. R. Smith, and the Rev. L. C. Spafford. In the second year of this pastorate, viz: in 1855, Elder Lindsley died, an ethcient member of the session, the superintendeut of the Sabbath school, and the leader of the choir~a loss which seems to have been deeply felt by the little church. In the meantime the REV. HIRAM MARSH Had become the stated supply of the Congregational Church. He began his labors in April, 1855. The statistical report for that year showed an increase of but three (3) members and a falling off in the congregation and Sabbath school. These at once re- vived, both in numbers and interest. NEENAH CHURCH HISTORY. At the communion season in November, 1856, there is a notice of remarks by the Rev. Albert Baker, of the methodist denomi- nation. A congregation was gatliered as early as the year 1849, and the methodist Church organized in the latter part of that year, in the upper room used by the Presbyterians at that time. The Rev. Wm. H. Sampson was the minister who organized the church. In December, 1856, the Rev. O. Parker, an earnest and able evangelist, came by invitation of Bro. Marsh, and began daily meetings, which continued four vveeks. The meetings steadily increased in numbers and power. Christians of different denom- inations joining in them, until the house became too small. Then the Presbyterian brethren opened their house, whicli, though twice as large was immediately crowded. As the result of this effort 23 were added to the Congregational Church, 22 to the Presbyterian, and several to other churches. Of the num- ber added at this time, and the year previous, to the Congrega- tional Church, there remain now to us Mr. Alden, Edward Marsh, Mrs. Fenton, Mr. Dunn, Mrs. Patten, (since dead) Mrs. Mitchell, Mr. and Mrs. Wright, Mr. Stiles, Miss Jane Ranney, Mr. Webb, and a little later Mr. Marsh. Of those added in the same period to the Presbyterian Church there remain to us now Jolm Loyd and Mrs. Loyd, David Blakely, Mrs. Jenkins, Mrs. John Brown, Mr. McGregor, Mr. and Mrs. Clement, Mr, Bab- cock, Mr. Stevens, Mr. and Mrs. Merriman, Mr. and Mrs. Ful- lerton, Mr. Kimberly, Miss Emma Kimberly, P. R. Williams and wife, Mrs. S. R. Moore, and J. Proctor, in all 34 persons out of about 55, after 20 years. Mr. Parker, whose labors were so blessed to this community twenty years ago, died last winter from a fall on a door step while in the midst of a ])recious re- vival somewhere in New York. MR. MAESH closed his labors with the church early in 1858, but continued to reside here, often assisting in the work of the gospel, until his death, in 1874, at the age of 79. He was a good and wise man and his memory is blessed. In the latter year of his pastorate. Father Millard, John Millard and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Johnston were added to the church. He left the church with a member- ship of 72, a congregation of 130 and a Sabbath school attend- 16 APPENDIX. ance of 75. They also reported contributions that year to the amount of |43. While Bro. Rosseel was still pastor of the Presbyterian Church the REV. J. EVARTS POND was called to succeed Father Marsh. He was the son of the distinguished theologian, Dr. Pond, of Bangor, Maine. He took charge in the early spring of 1858, and was installed pastor in Jan. 20th, 1859, being the first installed pastor of that church. The service was held in the Presbyterian Church before a crowded house. The installation sermon was preached by Rev. C. W. Camp, of Sheboygan; the prayer was offered bv Rev. Hiram Marsh ; charge to the pastor by Rev. W. H. Marble, of Oshkosh ; right hand of fellowship given by Rev. H. A. Miner, of Menasha, and the address to the people by the Rev. W. L. Mather, of Fond du Lac. It was a deeply interesting and solemn service. IX THB SPRING OF 1860, The sixth year of Mr. RosseeFs pastorate and the second of Mr. Pond's, the question of a new school Presbyterian church began \o be agitated between the Congregational ists and a portion of the Presbyterians. The result was the withdrawal by letter in June of 24 members from the Presbyterian Church to the Con- gregational, and a change in July of that church to a new school Presbyterian basis. The resolution to change was carried at the appointed meeting by 33 votes, three declining to vote. The pastor and the old officers resigned. New officers were then elected, as follows: Oziel Wilcox and Samuel Mitchell, deacons; Rev. Hiram Marsh, Thomas Cooke, J. C. Enos, J. L, Millard and S. Roberts, elders, the latter declining to serve. It was then unanimously voted to request Mr. Pond to withdraw his resignation as pastor, to which he consented. The covenant was then reported by a committee, composed of the session and deacons, with John Proctor and Samuel Roberts added, and unanimously adopted. It is as follows: " You, viewing yourselves as subjects of special divine grace and under obligations to confess Christ before men, do now, in the presence of God, angels and men, acknowledge your obli- gations to be the Lord's, and do hereby solemnly consecrate yourselves and all that you have, forever, to God, through Jesus NEENAH CHURCH HISTORY. 17 Christ; you renounce the ways of shi, and choose the Lord Je- hovah to be your God and eternal portion ; the Lord Jesus Christ to be your only Saviour, and the Holy Ghost to be your sanctifier and comforter. You take God's holy word to be your rule of faith and prac- tice, and you engage, by the help of His Grace, to conform to it in all your conduct. You promise to maintain and constantly attend all the institutions and ordinances of the Gospel, baptism and the Lord's supper, public worship, and the strict observance of God's holy Sabbath. You promise daily to maintain secret prayer, to encourage fkmily worship and the seasonable dedication of children to God in baptism, and to instruct, govern and restrain from vicious practice and company, all under your care. You promise not to conform to the world, or indulge in vain conversation or amusements, and totally to abstain from the use ana trattic of all intoxicating drinks as a beverage. You promise to promote edilication, purity, and peace of the church, to watch over its members, in Christian meekness and brotherly love, and to submit to its discipline until you are reg- ularly dismissed tlierefrom, endeavoring in all tilings to walk worthy of the vocation wherewith you are called. Relying on divine grace, thus you covenant with God and this church. RESPONSE BY THE CHURCH. We, then, the members of this church, do cordially receive you into our communion and fellowship. We welcome you as members of the body of Christ and as fellow-travellers to this rest. We promise, by the grace of God, to watch over you with meekness and love, and by counsel and prayer to help you for- ward in the way to Heaven. And may we live together as brethren, glorify Him on earth, and tinally join the t-hurch tri- umphant above, there to unite in tlie praise of God and the Lamb. Amen. Thus was formed the SECOND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Of Neenah. The (thurch, however, continued in union with the convention until 1863, when it was received l)y the Fox River Presbytery, but does not appear in the minutes of the New School general assembly until the year 1865. The CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Has a history of thirteen years. When it was formed there was only one church on this side the Fox river. It had seen six changes in ministers; had received about 125 members; about twice the number in connection with it at the close. It had re- ceived aid from the Boards of Home Missions and church erec- tion to the amount, of 12.290.54. How vividly these facts bring 18 APPENDIX. out the early struggles and shifting fortunes of the pioneer churches. The pastoral relation of the Rev. J. A. Rosseel with the FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Closed in May, 1861. Since the year 1858 there were added of tliose who are now in this church, Mrs. Van Ostrand, Mrs. Proctor, Mrs. Matthews, and Mrs. Coleman. The whole num- ber admitted to the church up to this time was 140, more than half of whom had been dismissed or had died (all but 55). Mr. Rosseel is still pleasantly remembered as a gentleman of culture, a good preacher, a iirm adlierent to conscientious conviction. He supplied this pulpit several weeks in the s})ring of 1872, and now lives at Portage City, employed to some extent in Home Missionary work. It is quite remarkable for a pioneer church to have but two pastors in the first twelve years of its history. THE REV. n. B. THAYER Was called in the summer of 1861 to sup})ly the pulpit for one year. He continued to laV)or here until the spring of 1864. Mrs, Meigs, Mr, and Mrs. Kurtz, Mrs. Gilbert Jones, Miss Isa- bella Brown, Mrs. Wheeler Babcock, and Mr. and Mrs. Shiells are of those who became connected with the church at this time. Mr. Thayer appears to have been quite a disciplinarian, judging from the records, and is remembered as somewhat ec- centric as well as an able preacher. He is now the j)astor of the Presbyterian Church at Vincennes, Ind., and has received the title of" D. D." from one of our western colleges. It was during this pastorate that Elder Huxley, an estimable meml>er of the session died, 1862. Turning now to the second church, we find that the Rev. Mr. Pond resigned the pastorate in November, 1861. Mr. Stiles and Mrs. Dr. Robinson were of the number at that time received. Mr. Pond was a man of sensitive nature, true piety, and of thorough culture— is now a pastor somewhere in the State of Maine. Steps were soon taken to secure the services of the REV. H. G, m'ARTHUR. He came in January, 1862, and was installed Feb. 18th. There were indications of revival at this time. It was during this year that Mr, Elbridge Williams, Mrs. Gleason, Miss Helen Cum- mino's Mr, and Mrs, Alex. Murray were received. Mr. McAr- NEEN^AH CHURCH HISTORY. 19 timr resigned at the close of the year, and the pulpit was again vacant. After leaving here he became the pastor of the Con- gregational Church at Oshkosh, then retired from the ministry awhile (engaging in some business), but has since returned to the work. He was a bold and active man. He insisted on be- ing free from Home Missionary aid, and this was the iirst year the attempt was made by this church. It was a hard struggle, though the salary was but |600. In March, 1803, the REV. JAMES BASSETT Was called at a salary of |600, In September of this year the church was received by the Fox River Presbytery (N. S.) at its meeting at Omro. In the SPRING AND SUMMER OF 1864 A beautiful house of worship was built on this spot, a part of that in which we now worship. The cost was, in round num- bers, 15,000. It was a great venture for the church at that time, but a remarkable unity of purpose and skill in management, together with some donations from abroad, one of special liber- ality by Mr. Phelps, of Lewistown, Illinois, — 1500 — and a loan of 1500 from the Board oi Church Erection, the work was l)rought to completion without a debt. The session have left on record their grateful sense of the wonderful prosperity bestowed upon the enterprise by the Providence of God. THE DEDICATION Took place Aug. 12th, 1864. The Scriptures were read by the Ptev- Mr. Phelps; invocation by Rev. Mr. Brooks; sermon by the pastor; dedication prayer by the Rev. A. Bassett, now a profes- sor in Wabash College, Indiana; benediction by the Rev. H. Miner. It was a joyful day. Prayer and thanksgiving ascended from grateful hearts to God for His goodness and mercy toward them as a people. In December of this year (1861) Mr. Bassett resigned his charge of the church. He was especially efficient in pushing forward the church building, and was regarded as a good preacher. He married Miss Abby Jones, of the First Pres- byterian Church, and thay are now engaged in the Foreign Missionary work at Teheran, Persia. Mr. and Mrs. John Ford were among those added under this pastorate. The brick church was sold to the Methodist bretliren in the spring for |700, and possession being given before the new 20 APPENDIX. church was ready, the congregation worshipped for a time in Leaven's Hall. THE REV. A. A. DINSMORE Appears as the successor of Mr. Thayer in the summer of 1864. The Rev. Dr. Paxton, of New York city, preached his ordina- tion sermon, as well as several others during his stay in the place, and left a deep impression upon the minds of the people. The chur(;h seems to have made marked advance at this time, being thoroughly united in its pastor and receiving a consider- able number of additions. They wore enabled to become inde- pendent of the Board, and to pay a larger salary than ever be- fore. Of those now with us, there were received at that time Mrs, Julia Ladd (now living elsewhere), Mrs. Sophia Klinke, Miss Henrietta Fnllerton, Mrs. Cordelia Palmer, Mr. Joim Brown, Mrs. Yining, Miss Fanny Oberlee, Mrs. Azel, Mrs. Web- ber, Father Phihps, Mr. Albert Huxley, Mrs. G. Scott and Mrs. Alfred Kimberley. Mr. Dinsmore left the field, to the great re- gret of his people, at the close of the year 1866. He went to Des Moines, la., wliere he labored until his health failed in 1872. He is now pastor of a church in one of the suburbs of Philadelphia. For more than six months after the resignation of Mr. Bassett there was a vacancy in the pulpit of the Second Church, viz: from December, 1864, to September. 1865. But it was a blessed season in t1ie history of that church. In January, 1865, the REV. JOHN D. POTTER Yisited the church, and the word preached by him and others was made the power of God unto the salvation of many souls. For weeks the house was thronged by joyful and anxious hearts. The church seems to have been peculiarly prepared b}'^ the effort of its building and its want of a pastor for the blessing. There was a readiness to join heartily in active elTort and a great want drove them to the throne in prayer. As a result 40 persons were received into the church — all but three on pro- fession of faith. Father Marsh presided at the examination of candidates, and the Rev. H. H, Kellogg officiated at the com- munion, March 25, when they were publicly received. Of that forty then received there remain on our present roll Mr. anc Mrs. Manville, Mr. George Baird and wife, Mrs. Shaft; Mrs, NEENAH CHURCH HISTORY. 21 Squires, Miss Ally Galentine, Miss Jennie Cooke, Mrs. Bentley Miss Eva Millard, Miss Rasmusson, Miss Delia Darrow, Miss Amelia Taller, Mrs. Paine, Alfred Millard, R()l)ert Jamison, Mrs. Toby, Mrs. Howard, and Mrs. Stevens. Of the remainder five are known to be dead, nine are severed from us by removal to other places and the rest have gone to other ehurtdies or are suspended. THE REV. J. H. WALKER Became the pastor of -the church in September, 18(55. He, re- signed in December, ISBO, after a pastorate of a little more than four years, to take charge of a mission in ('hicago, which has since become the Reunion Presbyterian Church and with which he is still connected. He was regarded by all as an interesting prea(^her and an open-hearted, earnest man, and still retains the afiectionate interest and regard of many in this church and community. We find that Mr. and Mrs. Swab, Mrs. Conover, Miss Ida Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Warnes, Mr Daniel Darrow, Mrs. Rhea, now in this communion, were of those received in this period. Turning now to the other church, we find tiiat the REV. J. C. KELLY - AVas called in the summer of 1867 to the pastorate. He was in- stalled December 10th, the Rev. Mr. Campbell of DePere preach- ing the sermon; the Rev. INIr. Milligan, of Horicon, delivered the charge to the pastor, and the Rev. T. G. Smith, of Fond du Lac, the charge to the people. The relation thus formed was severed in December, 1869. The reason which led to it was the tendency at large both m the old and new sc^hool churches to- ward reunion, and a desire to prepare the way for the union of the two churches in Ne^nah. Mr. Kelley devoted liimself with all his soul to the accomplishment of the result. He labored not only to bring his own people to that mind, but voluntarily put himself aside that both parties might be free to act. I have heard from his own lips how clear the path of duty seemed and how the Lord had smiled upon that path in blessing after it was traversed. He had the happiness to seethe result he so ardent, ly sought here and has enjoyed much happiness and success in the field of labor which lie has occupied ever since in Central Pennsylvania. He is remembered as a mau of substantial abil- 22 APPENDIX. ities and sound theology, much imbued with the word of God, one that grew by acquaintance and retained a strong hold upon the hearts of his friends. Mrs. Deidrick Bergstrom was among those received during this pastorate. We have now come to the end of these separate histories, for henceforth they are to flow as one stream. Let us linger a mo- ment to gather up such facts and to express su(;h observations as may be of value and interest. UP TO 1870, When the union took place, one of these churches had existed* in its two foims of Congregational and New School Presbyterian 22 years. Nine ministers had served it for various periods, the longest being that by BRO. WALKER. The other had an existence of 21 years with five ministers, the longest period of service being that of BRO. ROSSEEL. Thus 14 ministers have labored at the foundations of this church in a course of 22 years. The officers in these churches were as follows: In tlie Congre- gational Church of the original deacons, Samuel Mitchell con- tinued in office, being re-elected from time to time, until the close of that organization. There were added in 1851 Nathan Aldrich; then in 1855 J. C. Enos. Deacons Mitchell and Enos were the only two in office when the polity of the church was changed to New School Presbyterian. After that change the following named persons served at different times as elders and deacons: ELDERS. Sam'l Galentine, serv'g 3 vears J. C. Enos, " 7 •' Rev. H. I'^arsh, " 4 '* Thomas Cooke, " 8 " John Millard, " 2 " J. L. Clement, " 5 '" Sam'l Mitchell, " 4 " Wm. N. Moore, " 1 " DEACONS. Chas. Shoemaker, serv'g 3 vears O. Wilcox, " 2 ' " Peter Johnson, " 1 " Elijah B. Ranney, " 2 " In the Presbyterian (O. S.) Church, the following persons served as elders: William Huxley; elected in 1848; died in 1861 NEENAH CHURCH HISTORY. 23 serving about 13 years. Loyal H.Jones; elected in 1848 and serving about 17 years. Win. L. Lindsley; elected in 1849 and died in 1855, serving about 6 years. Matthew Simpson; elected in 1851 and serving not quite one year. David Pangborn; elect- ed in 1856 and serving 12 years. Hiram Shoemaker; elected in 1856 and serving about one year and a half. David Blakely; elected in 1861, and serving until the union of the churches in 1870. John Whitenack; elected in 1861, and served about 8 years. Robert Shiells; elected in 1865, and served until the union. J. A. Kimberly; elected in 1865, and served until the union. There is mention of only one deacon, Ozial Wilcox, elected at the organization of the church, but dismissed by let- ter in 18(>0. The whole number of names gathered by the Congregational and New School Presbyterian Churches in the 22 years of their existence was 236: of which there was reported as on the roll at the rime of the union 160, a wastage of 76 names by the ordinary causes, removal, death and discipline. In the other church ttie whole number gathered in the 21 years of its existence was 199, of which there was reported in the year of the union as on the roll 75, a loss of 124. An interesting fact that appears in the scrutiny of these records is that denominational lines were not always respected in the selection of a church by Christians com- ing from the older communities. Presbyterians are found to have presented their letters to the Congregational Church and Congregationalists to the Presbyterian. Baptistsand Methodists too contributed to both. Thus easily are separating hues passed when the heart seeks a Christian home and finds sympathy and the word of Christ. LET us NOW NOTE THE COST Of the planting and nourishing of these churches to the mission- ary boards. Aid was received in building the three houses of worship from the Chunjli P>ection Boards and from the Home Missionary Societies in supporting the pastors. Every minister who had labored with these churches had received about half his salary from these boards. From $200 to $250 were asked per year during at least 13 years of their existence, thus making a total of $5,850 received. Add to this about $900 received in aid of the church building and you have a total of $6,750 obtain- 24 APPENDIX. ed from missionary funds in planting these churches. How much did thev return to these boards during this time? It has been impossible to obtain the statistics as to this, but we have a statement for the first 13 j^ears of one of these churches, and that will help us to judge of the other. The total of its con- tribution to the boards during all this time was $08. 31. In the subsequent nine years of this church's separate history, it was independent of mii^sionary help and is reported as giving to the boards about 1800; and it paid $300 received from the Church Erection Board. This would probablv be a fair standard for the other church, taking the whole history through; and so we would have a ttjtal given by both the churches of something over $1,700, leaving us at the time of the union, deducting the $300 returned by tiie New School church to the Board of Church Erection, in debt to the boards about $4,800. ^Ve shall see when we come to estimate the work of the united church ,how much of this debt still remains to be discharged. A single state- ment will help us to see the obligation of the western churches to these boards. Up to tiie year 1850 the American Home Mis- sionary Society alone expended in planting the gospel in Wiscon- sin the sum of $230,000 and had received in return at the same time only $17,000. I have not the means of determining how much other church boards have spent in the same time, but we may be safe in saying that they have not been wanting in zeal and liberality. The Presbyterian board has spent as much, and pro- bably more, on this locality as the Congregational; and taking the State as a whole, we presume there will not be much differ- ence. AVe are accustomed to speak of Roman Catholic alertness and zeal in seizing opening fields and planting their church system, and we have reason to admire it; but in our eagerness to stimulate our Protestantism we do our own agencies injustice. Let this great west, as well as the mission stations over tiie earth tell of the promptness and efficiency of our purer C'hristianity in planting its standards in new fields. This very locality was competed for by the Church of Rome; a German priest at Kau- kana having sought to get a Catholic colony here in advance of others, but he was so far anticipated by the Protestant mission- aries, that on his return from Europe with his colony he found the ground i>re-o(x^upied. The German Catholic settlement just NEENAH CHURCH HISTORY. 25 east of Menasha was made by these disappointed emigrants. We have muoh to Jearn as Christians in the vvav of zeal and consecration bnt at the same time we have much in which we may justly glory. AND NOW TO YOU Who have been parts of this past, what thronging memories have come? This narrative is but the skeleton of that life wdiich you saw full of action, hope and fear, struggle and pas- sion, joy and sorrow. Into these labors and self-y a formal vote expressed their conviction that the glorv of < lod and the good of this community would be best proiiKjted by an organic as well as an e(;clesiastical union with each other, 'do consent to and adopt the following as tlie con- ditions on which they will unite: "First, As soon as practical, after these conditions are ratified l)v each church, tiie two congregations will worship together in what is now known as the New School Presbyterian House of Worship. '• Second, The united churches shall be known as the Fir^t Presbyterian Church of Neenah, and each separate organiza- tion consents tiiat the property they now hold individually shall constitute the proi)erty of said First Church, the property now known as tiie parsonage of the First Church to be included in tins arrangement. "Third, The united church will assume whatever incum- })rance and claims may now rest upon the property of either church, but each idiurch before uniting shall pav up arrearages in tlieir current expenses that have accrued previous to the union. " Fourth, The united church will adopt for the present wliat is termed the rotary system of electing ruling elders and dea- cons, l)ut as good Presbyterians desiring to be loyal to the gen- eral assembly and respecting its authority, will abandon the system if it is not permitted l^y the united general assembly. ' " Fifth, In order that both congregations may have an oppor- tunity of renting pews, as soon as a day can be fixed for that l)urpose, it is recommended that the congregation now worship- ping in the Sei;ond (.'hurch,shall vacate the pews they now hold. "Sixtli, The present officers of each church and society will act jointly as the oHicers of the united church and society, till tlie union is perfected and new officers elected, when their term of office shall expire. And it is recommended that the new officers be electetl at the earliest possible opportunity. NEENAH CHURCH HISTORY. 29 '* Seventh, It is recommended that during the current year the collections for the various boards of the churcti, to be taken up for the schemes connected with the late Old School and New- School assemblies alternately — a collection to be taken up for the church erection fund on account of the New School board, and one for domestic missions on account of the Old School board — the other collections to be designated by the session. " Eighth, It is recommended that each church appoint a com- mittee to take the necessary legal steps for adjusting the name and perfecting the title of the property of the united church and it is recommended that this committee consist of John Proctor and Robert Shi el Is. "Ninth, All other details connected with the united ctiurch, such as the election of a pastor, the organization of the Sabbath school, the kind of hymn books to be used, etc., are to be left for the action of the church or session, according as they may fall within their respective provinces. "Tenth, It is recommended that there be a union church and society sociable at Pettibone Hall on the evening of Tuesday, the 18th inst., to which every member of each congregation is invited. " Eleventh, It is recommended that a meeting of the united church be held on the afternoon of Wednesday, the 19th inst., at the Second Church, at 2 o'clock, for the purpose of electing a board of elders and deacons for the united church. "The foregoing is the result of the conferences lield by the joint committee appointed by the two churches to hx upon a basis of union. Signed by the officers of the joint committee. " Neenaii, AVis., Jan. 5th, 1870. " Robert Suiells, Chairman. '' J. L. Clement, Secretary." The report was adopted and the necessary steps taken to sub- mit it to the action of the churches. TUE SECOND CHURCH At a meeting of the congregation, held Jan. ath, adopted the reported conditions of union unanimously. THE FIRST CHURCH Held their meeting Jan. 17th, and took the same action, with one dissenting voice. John Proctor and Robert Shiells were appointed a committee to secure the necessary legal measures to unite the two societies under the name of THE FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Of Neenah. An act of the Legislature of Wisconsin contained in the volume of" Private and Local Laws" of Wisconsin for the year 1870, legalizing the action of the churches, and providing for the transfer of property, is the result of this committee's 30 APPENDIX. work. The uniting of the Sabbath schools of the two churches was left to the management of the superintendents. MR. PROCTOR AND MR. KIMBERLY. Mr, Proctor had been superintendent of the First Presbyter- ian Church Sabl)ath school almost from the time of his coming to the place, and of the Second Church school from the time of its organization to the union — a period of about 14 years. Mr. Kimberly had been the superintendent of the First Church school for about 10 5'ears. By their arrangement the classes of the two schools were consolidated and Mr. Kimberly became the superintendent of the united school. There was a meeting of both congregations on the 19th of January, at which the articles of union were FULLY RATIFIED And all officers having resigned, new ones were elected, as fol- lows: Elders, Tiiomas Cooke, J. L. Clement, J. A. Kimberly, Win. N. Moore, Robert Shiells, and David Blakely. Deacons: Sanmal Mitchell and Peter Johnson. It was then decided tliat the now united church should be put under the care of the PRESBYTERY OF WINNEBAGO, Which was carried into effect at the meeting of that Presbytery, held Feb. 8th, at Fond du Lac, Robert Shiells acting as the rep- resentative of the church. After the Rev. Mr. Walker retired from the pulpit of the Sec- ond Church and during the process of union, the two congrega- tions worshipped together, mostly under the ministry of Rev. Mr. Kelley. The pastoral relations between him and the First Church was not dissolved by Presbyter3'^ until Jan. 4th, 1870, at a meeting held in Neenah. During that week the present pastor, J. E. CHAPIN, Came as a candnlate to the Second Church and preached two Sabbaths— the 9th and 16th —to both congregations. The Rev. Mr. Kelley preached and declared the pulpit of the First Church vacant on the 23d, according to the direction of Presbytery. Then the pulpit wis supplied by various ministers, two, the Rev. Mr. Duncan, of Chicago, and the Rev. A. S. Dudley, of Ohio, preaching as candidates. At a meeting of the congrega- tion, March 28th, Mr. Dudley was chosen to supply the pulpit KEENAH CHURCH HISTORY. 31 for one year, with a view to a more intimate relation, but owing to providential hindrances did not accept. A call was then ex- tended to the present pastor and he began his labors the last Sabbath in May, 1870, and was INSTALLED MAY 16tH, 1871. The Revs. H. L. Brown, T. G. Smith and George S})inning partic- ipating in the service. A very pleasant social reception followed the service at Empire Hall. The tirst work that engaged the attention of the session after the supply of the pulpit in 1870, was the examination of the rec- ords of the two churches and the formation of a new roll. It was found that instead of a membership of 235 which the rolls of the two churches promised at the time of union, there were realh" but about 170 known active members. The first work which the church undertook in its united ca- pacity was to aid in raising the memorial fund of !j55,000,000, ap- pointed by the general assembly, asa monumentof the re-union of the 01c and New School Presbyterian Churches, which was consummated in the spring of the year 1870, after a division of more than 30 years. Each church was allowed to select its own object in this particular line of giving. The main object select- ed by this church was the ENLARGEMENT OF ITS HOUSE OF WORSHIP. After repeated conferences by the officials the plan was set before the congregation on the last Sabbath in July. A com- mittee of six was appointed to canvass the congregation. The work was pursued through the remaining summer and the autumn with much difficulty. The year was a discouraging one for our (then) village. Business was dull and there were but few signs of progress. Patten's Block and Marsh's drug store were the only important enterprises in the way of public im- provement, and there was not much expectation of an increase in the future. Some thought the enlargement of the house of worship needless. But the committee pushed forward in the obtaining of contributions, and as a result there was at last report- ed a sum of over |1,800, of wiiich the Sabbath school gave 1100.84. Of this sum $140 was given to the North Western Tiieological Seminary, at Chicago, $50 to aid in the starting of the Presby- 32 APPENDIX. terian Church in Oshkosh, and the rest was devoted to the im- provement of this place of worship. THE RESULT WAS GRATIFYING, And it did its part in sweUing that grand report read before the assembly of 1871 in Chicago, by Dr. Ellin wood, giving as the re- sult of the memorial effort more than seven millions, instead of five millions of dollars. Nor did this effort divert us from giv- ing to tlie missionary boards, for our contributions that year amounted to a total of $254.59. THE WORK OF ENLARGING This l)uilding began early in September. 1870. We worshipped on the second Sabbath of that month in the old church and there continued until the work here was complete. It was a beautiful autumn, with little rain and a glorious Indian summer extending far into November. The house was ready for ve- dedication on the F'IKST DAY OP THE NEW YEAR, 1871. A communion service was held at the old church in the morn- ing, when three were received to membership, viz: Mrs. Van Ostrand, Mrs. Phillip Morris, and Mrs. Jane Robinson. In the afternoon at 2 o'clock the dedicatory service took place. Five ministers of four different denominations participated with the pastor in the service, viz: Rev. Mr. Fellows, of the Methodist Church in Menasha, Rev. Mr. Sargent, of the Congregational Church in Menasha, Rev. Mr. Babcock, of the Baptist Church on the Island, Rev. Mr. Gaskill, of the Methodist Church in Neenah, and the Rev. Father Marsh, a member of Presbytery. The sermon was preached by the pastor from 1 Tim. 2 : 1-6: "The Church a General Benefactor." About 400 people were present and comfortably seated. Prof. Gardner, now of the Normal school at Plattville, and who served us long and effici- ently as the leader of the choir, conducted the service of song. It was a memorable day in the history of the church. The suc- cess of the enterprise was much indebted to the attention and efforts of MR. p. R. WILLIAMS, One of the trustees. The total expense was in round numbers $2,400. The great disappointment of the year was in spiritual results. NEENAH CHURCH HISTORY. 33 There was a prevailing expectation of a revival in the church as a consequence of tlie happy union and the united effort in the memorial work. Special preparation had been made to observe the week of prayer. But, though the meetings were well attend- ed and interesting, there were no indications of revival. The pew-renting on tlie Monday of that week had turned out dis- couragingly, and other things showed that the heart of the church was not ready. The meetings continued two weeks. In the latter part of the month the pastor assisted in an interesting work of grace at Winneconne, where many turned unto the Lord, but the preaching that was effective there failed here. And so there was little beside the ordinary church work for many succeeding months. In Marcii, 1871, a Sabbath school temperance societv was formed, which attracted considerable interest and increased to a membersliip of about 17(». About 130 names of our young people still stand recorded on its pledge- book, and it had many stirring meetings. In the autumn of this year came the REMARKABLE DROUTH And the prevailing fires. Fire was running in the woods, on the farms, kindling from locomotive sparks, or spreading from hunters or clearings, until the whole country was full of smoke, and property everywhere in danger. The service one l)eautiful autumn Sabbath, in this house, was made uncomfortable and difficult by the paiifful effectof the smoke on the eyesand lungs, and for many 13 50 APPENDIX. History, of the Baptist Church of Neenah, BY THOMAS T. POTTER- Pastor, A Baptist Church was first organized in Neenali in July, 1851, from which time regular prayer meetings and covenant meet- ings were held. Rev. Peter Prink assisted in its organization, and acted as pastor about two years. He was succeeded in 1853 by Rev. James Andem. of Massachusetts, followed in turn by Revs. James Follett and Luke Davis, with intervals between each pastorate. Mr. Davis left in 1857, from wiiich time the chiircli was without a pastor. The membership of this church at no one time was over 25 or 30, and the total number connected with it du:ing tiie whole period was but 56. These were greatly scattered and by remov- als it rapidly decreased after Mr. Davis left, till 1861, vvhen but two or three families remained in town, and the total njember- ship which could be counted wa« less than a dozen. Meanwhile, the Baptists of Menasha had been holding prayer meetings and made proposals to them to unite m tiie support of a minister, to which they acceded. The Menasha chiircli or- ganized on the 24th of April, 1860, adopting the declaration of faith known as tlie New Hampshire Confession and the coven- ant accompanying it. The church was recognized and admit- ted into the fellowship of the denomination at a council com- posed of the churches of Omro, Oshkosh, Xeenah, and Ai)ple- i ton, on the 13th of June, 1860. Its roll contained at that time about a dozen members. The first regular covenant meeting was held on the 7th of July, 1860. On the 8th of October, 1861, Rev. B. J. Boynton was ordained and assumed the pastorate, but remained only a year. On the 30th of November, 1861, the Neenah church voted to disband and grant letters to unite with the church in Menasha, or with otiier Baptist churchi^s as the mcxubers should cl oose. Eleven letters were granted, some to new residents. About six united with the Menasha church, viz: Mr. and Mrs. H. Slioemaker. Wm. Slierry. Mr. and Mrs. J. Dolson, Mrs. E. Millard anl Horace Baird. For several years meetings were held in Menasha, with an occasional ser- vice in Neenah. The Sabbath school was started in December, 1861. In 1863 Rev. D. H. Cooley was called to supply the cnurch, preaching a part of the time also in other places. This arraiige- naent continued till June 1, 1867, when Rev. O. W. Bahcock, of Fayetteville, N. Y., became the pastor. With his pastorate a new era was inaugurated. Regular services were held in both Neenah and Menasha. Steps were taken to secure a house of worship, which resulted in the purchase of a building own©