Ustick Township (part 2 of 2)

Methodist Episcopal Church. - The commencement of the organization of this society was in 1836, at James J. Thomas's cabin. There were present on this occasion Mr. Thomas and wife, George O. James and wife and Rev. James McKean, who belonged to the Rock River Conference, and who organized the class. It was transferred to Unionville afterwards and became a part of the Union Grove circuit, which was composed of Genesee Grove, Round Grove, Albany, Erie, Union Grove and Lyndon. In 1842 the society was permanently organized by Rev. B. Weed, Presiding Elder of the district, with Rev. Chester Campbell as pastor, who remained until 1844, when he was succeeded by Rev. A. M. Early. Mr. Early remained until 1845, when Rev. Isaac Searles took charge of the Church. He was followed in 1846 by Rev. James McKean, who presided over the destinies of this society until 1848. Rev. Charles Babcock was the next to assume charge. He remained only one year, when Rev. William Haney was assigned. In 1850, Mr. Haney was relieved by Rev. Mathew Homer, who staid with this flock until 1852, and then was succeeded by Rev. B. Applebee. Mr. Applebee gave place to Rev.' B. A. Falkenbury in 1853, and he to Rev. S. B. Baker in 1854.

Up to this time services had been held in schoolhouses and residences. During this year a building was erected. Mr. Baker remained until 1855, and then Rev. D. W. Linn took charge, remaining until 1857, when he was succeeded by Rev. J. W. Waterbury, who had pastoral charge until 1858. During this year the Church was removed to Morrison. He was relieved by Rev. Aaron Cross, who presided until 1860, and then gave place to Rev. Y. S. Kellogg, who was followed in 1862 by Rev. Benjamin Gloss.

Mr. Gloss was succeed in 1863 by Rev. J. VV. Davidson, who had charge until 1866, when Rev. John Frost took charge. Mr. Frost died in 1867, and his time was,served out by Rev. Don Kusley. In 1867, Rev. George S. Young was sent in. He remained until 1868, and was relieved by Rev. L. A. Sanford. In 1870 Rev. D. W. Linn was appointed, who had charge until 1871, and then Rev. Jacob Hartman was assigned. Rev. Isaac Limbarger served from 1872 to 1874 ; Rev. J. Borbidge, from 1874 to 1876; Rev. G. W. Carr, from 1876 to 1879. The church edifice was completed during Mr. Carr's administration, at a cost of $5,000. It is a plain, substantial frame building, the rear portion of which was moved from Unionville. The society has a parsonage, which was built at a cost of $2,000.

In 1879, Rev. A. Needham assumed charge, serving until 1880, and was relieved by Rev. A. Campbell, who remained until 1882, Rev. W. H. Lock serving out his term. Rev. V. E. Sweet, the present past >r, was then placed in charge. Mr. Sweet is an able and popular minister. They have 131 members, and the society is in a prosperous condition, with a large and interesting Sunday-school in connection with it.

The Presbyterian Church was organized March 28, 18153, at Unionville, by Rev. W. W. Hasha and W. C. Mason, who were appointed to this work by the Rock River Presbytery. There were 22 members forming the first organization. Among these was Mrs. Phcebe Vennum, now living in her one hundred and second year. Rev. Jacob Coon was the first pastor to serve this Church. He remained over three years. This society moved, with the inhabitants and interests of Unionville, to Morrison. Rev. H. P. Lackey succeeded Mr. Coon and remained until 1860. He was followed by Rev. Daniel Kelley, who served the Church two years and six months. Rev. George Powell, the African missionary, preached for six months, and then Rev. George T. Crissman was called. He was a very popular clergyman and did much to build up the society. After ably serving the Church for 14 years, Mr. Crissman was followed by Rev. S. H. Weller, who remained ui.til 1883. It was during his administration that the erection of the new church edifice was commenced. It was completed in 1884, and dedicated Nov. 7 of the same year, Rey: Paniel S. Gregory, of Lake

Forest, preaching the dedication sermon. It is an attractive gothic edifice, the walls , being constructed of brick, and is finished off", on tlie inside in an elegant manner. Present .uiembersnip is 175. The society has a flourishing., S.undaj[-school. Rev. J. Worthington, who succeeded '.Mr. Weller, is the present pastor.

Baptist Church, - This society was organized Sept. 8, 1854, in a school-house about a mile east of Morrison, by Rev. E:- Ingham. Mr. Ingham was chosen Moderator and -B-.- A. Pollard, Clerk. First members were, T. Deiniek, S. Williams, W. H. Pollard, E. A. Pollard, N. Si-Barlow, wilh their wives, and Nancy J. Lewis and (DklQffiiia Demick. E. Ingham and A. S. Maxwell officiated until Rev. L. L. Lansing was secured, in Dec., i85'4. A brick church was put up in 1855. This was the first church building erected in Mor'nsori: . After their large new church was erected -it teas fitted up for a parsonage. The building was" sold in the spring of 1885.

Rev. J. B. Allison took clvtrge in the year 1859, remaining until 1865, when 'Rev. K. W. Benton accepted a call from the Church'. He remained until 1867, when Rev. A. A. Russell was called. Mr. Russell resigned in 1873; and Rev. J. A. Delano assumed the duties, remaining until 1874. Rev. A. C. Keene served from 1874 to 1876, when he resigned. The Church was' supplied until 1877, when Rev. N. S. Collins accepted a call, serving until Oct., 1878, being succeeded; then, by Rev. A. A. Russell, who remained until December, ig8o. Rev. W. A. Broadhurst then accepted a call, and remained until 1884, when he was succeeded" by Rev. F. M. Williams, the present pastor. The new edifice was completed in t88t, and dedicated by Dr. D. H. Cooley, May 4,'s»me year. ItisaSne substantial edifice, constructed ftf brick; and cost about $1,200. They have at present about-; 135 members, with a good Sunday-school.

Protestant Methodist -CKurc'h - Vfa& organized in 1839, in the cabin of W. Hv'Pa'shcal, on section 17, by Rev. Daniel Young, bT 'th'e mission service. The Pashcals, with their v/wei a'h'dT a few others, composed the first organizatfon:"'-'This society gradually increased in numbers,' -holding services among the cabins of the earty:settlers-for a long time, and then in school-hoaSfcsj '_:Mn 1860, Mr. Meril Meade, was authorized ;to purchase, the old Congre- gational Church building, which he did, contributing largely himself Qo its purchase. This gave the society a place Of worship for several years, and until their increasing numbers warranted them in the construction .of a new building. This was accomplished under the energetic administration of Rev. Jacob Fowler, and the edifice was completed in 1868. He was ably supported by Meril Mead, the Pashcals, W. P. Lewis, Thomas McClelland and the people. The erection of this building, together with the property, cost about $9,000. A large bell was afterward purchased, costing $555. In 1867, in consequence of the separation of this Church, North and South, this society adopted a new constitution and a new name, dropping the " Protestant " and taking the name " Mefhodist Church " only. This was done at a general conference, which was held at Cleveland, Ohio. Mr. Meade, who was oae of the delegates to this conference, representing the Northern Illinois Coriference, and a leading member of the Morrison organization, opposed this action. At the Baltimore Conference in 1877, the Church of both sections of the country became united again, and the old name of " Protestant Methodist " was resumed. In 1867, a difference occurred between Rev. H.'A. Heath, the pastor, and the Conference, which caused a resolution to be adopted by the Church, suspending financial relations with the Annual Conference until such differences could be adjusted. This society took an independent position from this time on. In 1878, it sent a delegate to the Annual Conference for the purpose of adjusting the old difference, and harmony was again restored without prejudice either to the Conference or to this society. This Church has been - served by several pastors since it's first organization, and has had its prosperity and adversity. At one time it had 1 15 members. Its present condition is not a prosperous one. Rev. Isaac Wood took charge in 1882, and is the present pastor.

Congregational Church. - This society, like most of the religious organizations of Morrison, had its birth in Unionville. It was organized March 2, 1844, with T2 members, by Rev. Nathaniel Smith. Services were held in the school-house until 1854, when a church building was erected. Mr. Smith was the pastor until 1850, when Kev. William T. Wheeler was called to take charge. He died the latter part of this year. Early in 185 i, Rev. G. Walker was established as pastor. In 1858, the new town of Morrison, having outstripped Unionville in growth, and most of the congregation having transferred their residences there, it was decided after a conference to dissolve this organization, and re-organize at Morrison under the name of the " First Congregational Church of Morrison." The first service held under the new organization was June 29, 1858, at Concert Hall, by Rev. Daniel Chapman. Rev. John White was called to take charge of the new organization. He was a man of talent, and very successful in his ministration, raising the membership up to 74. Meetings were held in halls and other churches until 1865, when the society completed its church edifice, a substantial brick structure. Mr. White desiring to withdraw from this field of labor, Rev. Clay Mc- Cauley was received in his place, temporarily. The services of Rev. S. F. Millikan were finally secured. He served until January, 1873, and was succeeded by Rev. E. H. Smith, who remained with the congregation several years, when he tendered his resignation, which was accepted. The society have had no pastor since, but in the meantime worship with the Presbyterians.

The Universalists. - From the early settlement of Morrison there were people who believed in the doctrines taught by this Church, and at different times services were held in the town presided over by ministers of this faith from abroad. Obedient to a call, the believers in this Church assembled together Dec. 18, 1866, and formed an organization, adopted a constitution, and elected their officers. J. R. Bailey, Jesse McKee, Win. F. Twining, George S. Fullmer and William Tapping were chosen Trustees; J. M. Burtch, Secretary ; and J. Mayo, Treasurer. Fortyseven members subscribed to the constitution. They held their services in Concert Hall, and until the completion of their building. It was finished and dedicated in 1870, Dr. Ryder delivering the dedication sermon. It is a handsome edifice, the walls of which are of brick, with a stone foundation, costing in all $11, ooo. The auditorium is large and tastefully finished.

L. J. Dinsmore, who remained one year. Rev. C. A. Lander came in 1881, and remained with the Church until 1883. Since 1884 they have had the services of Miss Mary Garard, who preaches every other Sunday. This society was known for a long time as the Church of the Good Shepherd, but by almost unanimous consent they resumed the old name of Universalists, which they still bear.

Episcopal Church. - Services were held in Morrison by the members of this Church several years before an organization was formed. An organization was finally completed in 1883, by the zeal of a few members. By perseverance of the members, especially the ladies, a lot was purchased, at a cost of $400, and a neat little chapel was erected thereon, costing, with furniture, $1,550. It was dedicated on Thanksgiving day, 1884, the Rev. J. Joss, of Sterling, delivering the dedicatory sermon. They have at present 20 communicants, with services every three weeks, Rev. J. Joss, officiating.

St. Patricks (Catholic) Church. - Religious services were held in Morrison by the Catholic clergymen at the residences of members for some years before a church edifice was erected. In 1862 their building was completed, and dedicated. It is a good, substantial brick structure. Rev. T. Kennedy was the first clergyman in charge. It has been served since by Revs. Michael Ford, William Herbert, John Daly, James Govern, P. J. Gormley, John Kilkenney and Maurice Sack. Father Sack is located at Fulton, and holds services in Morrison every third Sunday. It has a membership of some 70 families. This Church belongs to the Diocese of Chicago.

Dunlap Lodge, No. 321, A. F. 6" A. M - This lodge was instituted May 30, 1859, under a dispensation, and received its charter Oct. 5, 1859. It organized with ten members, with William Lane as W. M. The lodge now has seventy members, with George H. Kentfield as W. M. They have a large, commodious hall, which is well furnished and equipped. The walls of the hall are adorned with the photographs of the members. They also have an organ for their musical entertainment. The lodge is in good working order and prosperous.

Frank Clendennin was chosen Commander. They have a hall with A. O. U. W. Order, which is fitted up in good style. The camp is increasing in numbers and is in a prosperous condition.

/. O. O. P., Grove Lodge, No. 257. - This lodge was instituted May 12, 1858. Charter received Oct. 15 of the same year. There were six charter members. Upon the organization, W. W. Winter was chosen N. G. The lodge has a good hall, neatly furnished, and is in good working order. Stephen Stafford is the present Noble Grand.

Bethel Encampment, No. 55, I. O. O. F. - Wzs organized July 4, 1860, and chartered the same day, with six charter members. W. W. Winters was elected Chief. This encampment has at present 44 members, and is in a flourishing condition. Their hall is 27 by 60 feet, and nicely furnished. They have an organ and a library.

Eudine Rebekah Lodge, No. 8, 1. O. O. F - This order was instituted March 17, 1870, and received ils charter Oct. 1 1 following. They organized with 10 members, G. W. Chapman, N. G. Mrs. D. G. Ackerman is the present N. G., with a membership of 64. This order meets regularly, and is in a good working condition.

Knights of Pythias, No. 120. - This society has an interesting organization, with a membership of 40. They have a good, large hall, which is well furnished and equipped.

1877, with 28 charter members. The lodge has increased in numbers steadily since its organization, and has at present 51 members. They have a good hall and are a prosperous society.

1878. The rooms are on the third floor of the bank building. This association has a well selected library of some 2,400 volumes, and an interesting collection of minerals, fossils, and geological specimens. An annual assessment of $i is made among the members of the association to defray the expenses of keeping the hall open and for supplying the library with new books. This is a worthy institution, and is very creditable to its founder and others who assisted in its establishment.

The objects of this organization were to aid all kinds of industries, especially the agricultural, horticultural and mechanical branches, by stimulating competition, in gathering together the various products of the county and awarding premiums to the most deserving. A constitution was adopted and bylaws governing the society. The first officers chosen were James M. Pratt, President; H. M. Teller, Vice- President; Frank Clendennin, Secretary, and E. G. Tapping, Treasurer. The Executive Committee were Levi Fuller, James Willson, H. F. Kellum, George W. Mackenzie, John F. Demmon, D. J. Parker, M. M. Potter, J. H. Marshall and L. H. Pratt. The first Fair was held at Morrison, Sept. 24, 25, 26 and 27, 1872, and was regarded as a successful one. The Fair Grounds are located in the southwest part of the town, on the banksof Rock Creek, and inclose about 15 acres. Exhibition buildings have been erected and apartments for stock provided for. A half-mile track has been made also for speeding horses. Some good time has been made here, and as fine stock exhibited as could be seen anywhere in the State.

C. D. Parker is the present Acting President , J. N. Baird, Secretary, and George N. Brown, Treasurer. The society hold regular annual fairs, is out of debt, and active in the objects for which it was instituted.

Grove Hill Cemetery

is located on the northeast quarter of the northeast quarterof section 18. It was laid out June 28, 1873, and contains 12^ acres. The site, though too near the town, is a beautiful one, situated on an eminence above the city. The lots are regularly laid out, with avenues and isles between. Pretty shade trees and tastefully chiseled monuments adorn the grounds, which are well kept. The care and attention given to this cemetery is a good index to the character of the people of this town. No better is needed. The quality of a community can be measured by the home it constructs for its departed. Reposing here after life's battles are over, are some of the soldiers who gave their lives for the preservation and perpetuation of their country during the late civil war. Below is given a list, with the regiments served in: Robert S. Anthony, Co. G, 131!! 111. Vols.; W. M. Alexander, Co. I, 8th Kan. Vols. ; Edwin P. Bojer, Co. G, 156111 111. Vols. ; Henry E. Allen, Co.

Business Interests

Hellerstedt & Bros., manufacturers of carriages, buggies, and all kinds of spring wagons, are one of the leading firms. They also manufacture harness and deal in general saddlery. This is one of the establishments that help build up a city. They employ on an average 15 men. They have in their sales-room buggies that for excellence in workmanship cannot be excelled in the State. The Novelty Carriage Works, established by P. J. Gottsman, and superintended by J. O. Farrell, make a specialty of the Farrell Patent Surprise Spring, and also the Combination Spring.

Woods & Clendennin, successors to Carter & Ferguson, conduct a. general hardware store, and deal in agricultural implements and windmills. They have the exclusive sale in the county of the Gerard

The First National Bank of Morrison was established in 1865, by Leander Smith, who was the first and is the present president. (See page 303.) Its capital is $100,000. It has a good banking office and an excellent vault.

Smith & McKay are private bankers of this city. This concern was established by Leander Smith (see page 303) and Duncan McKay (see page 7 25) in 1878. Mr. Smith formerly carried on the banking business in Fulton.

J. Sablatzky deals in staple and fancy goods, boots and shoes. C. E. Page & Co. handle dry goods, notions and underwear. Snyder & Co. also carry a line of dry goods, fancy goods, besides boots and shoes. Allen & Bros, deal in hardware, agricultural implements and plumbing.

J. A. Shaw has a large and well-made stock of furniture, and is undertaker. His business was established in 1873. J. McKee & Son are also general furniture dealers and undertakers. J. S. Green & Co. (successors to A. C. McAlister & Co.) are general dealers in grain, lumber, brick, and all kinds of building material.

F. Dunbridge does the coopering for the town. B. J. Barker, Curtis Johnson and John Calderwood are manufacturers of harness, and dealers in saddlery. Samuel M. Ladd carries a very fine and well selected stock of jewelry, clocks, watches, etc.

Hollinshead & West deal in a general line of clothing. Mrs. F. C. Woodruff supplies the fair ladies of Morrison from a well selected stock of millinery. E. Homer & Son furnishes the people with music and musical instruments.

Livery and feed stables are carried on by John C. Clark, C. W. Holcomb and M. Preston. Edward Sampson and W. L. Park have photograph galleries, and execute good work. Abstract and commission office by Henry R. Sampson. Meril Meade is an extensive dealer in real estate, and is also Justice of the Peace (see page 223). Frank Clendennin does an insurance and real-estate business.

There are several hotels in the town. The Revere House, of which J. Ferguson is proprietor and A. C. McAllister manager, is the leading hotel. The Morrison House is kept by J. E. Duffin, Farmers' Exchange, by Frank Clark, and the Franklin House is also a place of entertainment.

JHE city of Fulton is located at what has been called the " Narrows of the Mississippi River." The site is a beautiful one, with all the necessary advantages for a large town. Nature, it would seem, has done here all that it could do to aid man in the building of a large and populous community. Along the river and to the south a level plain extends for several miles, while back from the river to the northward the land gradually rises to an eminence that affords a commanding view of the surrounding country, and forms charming sites for residences. From these heights can be seen for several miles the noble Mississippi as it flows toward the Gulf, the rugged bluffs on the Iowa side and the prairies of Illinois stretching far away into space. Along the banks of the river there are great beds of rock which are sufficiently high to be free from inundation, and yet low enough for the conveniences of steamboat landing, and the erection of wharfs and warehouses. Another advantage which this landing seems to have is that it undergoes so little change. This effect is undoubtedly produced by the "narrows " above, which,

This city is 134 miles from Chicago, and 377 miles by water from St. Ix>uis; and is in lattitude 41 de grees,52 minutes and 3 seconds north, and longitude 90 degrees, 1 1 minutes and 3 seconds west of Greenwich.

The first settler here was John Baker, who, it may be truthfully said, was the founder of the town ; for, when this pioneer made his claims and located here, he evidently did not do so for the purpose of putting them into a farm. This was in the spring of 1835. He erected his first cabin near the Cat-tail, where he lived for some time. The second cabin he put up was on the banks of the river near where Spinker's pottery works are, in 1837. In 1836, Mr. Baker had an acquisition to his settlement, the new arrivals being his nephew, John W., with his wife and three sisters. In the fall Joseph Crawford came in. During this year James McCoy paid him a visit, but did not tarry long. He came up from Virginia on horseback, looking out for a good country to locate in, and went on north. Finding nothing that suited him so well as Fulton, he returned in the spring of 1837. About this time there was quite an influx to the population of this Mississippi village, and Baker began to think he had planned wisely. Among those that came in alxnit this time, were George W. Kellogg, John B. Jenkins Henry C. Fel lows, Dr. Daniel Reed, Jeremiah and Alvin Humphrey, Robert Booth, John Redfern, R. J. Jenks, John Grinnold, Edward Rolph, Allen Graves, Edward Caudry, Lyman Blake, Jesse Johnson, Jonathan Briggs, David Ross and A. Briggs.

Mr. Baker had a partial survey made in the latter part of 1836 by Joseph Crawford, laying off some lots in what is now known as section 28. In 1837 some of the new-comers purchased an interest in Mr. Baker's claim, and it was decided to abandon the old survey and have a new one made. James McCoy, who was a surveyor as well as a law student, was secured to do this work. He was assisted by Henry G. Fellows, George W. Kellogg and John B. Jenkins. Mr. McCoy received ten cents a lot for his services. He laid off 2,600 lots. During the survey he bought one-sixteenth interests in these lots. The owners at this time of the city to be, were Alvin Humphrey, John Baker, Henry C. Fellows, John B. Jenkins, James McCoy, George W. Kellogg, John W. Baker, Lyman Blake, Jeremiah Humphrey and R. J. Jenks. Several cabins went up this season, which gave an air of stability to the settlement.

A community of this kind could not be long together without a matrimonial affair. The fair sex were exceedingly scarce at this time, yet this only made them more precious, and the single men more ardent. Edward Rolph and Frances Baker (sister of John Baker) had met, and loved. The result of this was that in the fall a wedding was announced, and everybody invited to attend ; and, as this was the first affair of the kind in the country, no one refused. The wedding was at the residence of John Baker. Mrs. Daniel Reed, who had established an enviable reputation for cooking the most palatable and savory dishes, and that too, from the scantiest larder, superintended the culinary department. She made a wedding cake for the bride, which gave her great delight, and it is said she paid almost as much attention to it as she did to the bridegroom. A young lady who was living with Mrs. Reed took charge of the bride. The bridegroom was loth to put on gloves, stating that it was not cold enough to wear them ! They were married by Justice Barlow. It was a merry time all around, and every one was happy. The Justice was particularly so, having drank the bride's health a good many times ! He got on the table and sat down, taking his coffee through the medium of ginger-bread. Mrs. Reed celebrated her 84th birthday on the i3th of last May (1885.)

The first birth in the town was a son to the wife of Robert Booth. This important event occurred in the early part of 1838. The first person who died in Fulton was Eunicia Aldrich, a daughter of John Baker's second wife, by her first husband. She died in 1838, and was buried near the Cat-tail Creek. Joseph Fowler died soon after, and was buried in the grounds now inclosed by the cemetery. He was interred just north of the lots first set aside for the cemetery.

The first religious service held in the town was in 1838, by 'Rev. Mr. Emmerson, a Congregational minister. Dr. Daniel Reed was the first physician to settle in Fulton. He died in 1882. (See page 240.) Robert Booth opened the first regular hotel in the town. It was a frame building and was located just east of what was known as the square. The building was subsequently moved out onto a farm. R. J. Jenks constructed the first ferry for crossing the Mississippi. This was in 1837. Chenery & Phelps opened the first store, which was early in the spring of 1839. They started with their goods the fall before, but their goods were frozen in at Alton, where they remained through the winter. They brought in a large stock for those days. Before this store was opened, the people did their trading mostly at Galena and Fort Armstrong, now Rock Island. Sometimes they traded at Albany.

The land of this section was put into the market in October, 1839, when it was sectionized. This was done along the river and extending back to the bluffs. It was all surveyed and sectionized about the year 1844, when it was all in the market. In 1839 the plat of Fulton was enlarged, and included then about 500 acres. The Land Office at this time was at Galena. Hollis Chenery was appointed agent by the claimants of Fulton, to go to the Land Office and purchase the land, which was then held at $1.25 per acre. This he did, and when he returned, deeded it back to the claimants.

The first postoffice was established in Fulton in 1838, with John Baker as Postmaster. Hollis Chenery succeed Mr. Baker in 1841. In 1849 another change was made and A. Phelps was ap- pointed, who held the place until he died. John Phelps then look charge and held the office until 1853, when he was succeed by W. S. Wright. Succeeding Mr. Wright were George S. Phelps, J. J. Jones, O. Leighton and E. P. Wills. When Abraham Lincoln became President he appointed Dr. W. C. Snyder, who held the office until 1883, when, having been elected to the Legislature, he resigned, and was succeeded by his son, J. C. Snyder, who at present holds the office.

When the settlers first came in, there were quite a number of the Winnebago, Pottawatomie and Fox Indians loitering about, who had not yet gone to their reservations beyond the Mississippi. They made themselves at home among the settlers, pitchf ing their tepees wherever they pleased. They were friendly, however, and made no disturbance. A A? favorite amusement with the settlers was to hire the Indians to dance for them.

The Aborigines must have had a large town here at one time, the location being selected on account of its favorable river crossing. There were deep paths worn into the ground leading from the east to the river. There were also primitive smelting furnaces found here, and upon their being dug out, quantities of lead and lead ore were discovered, together with Indian relics and tools. What uses they put the lead to is not known. The ore was taken from the bluffs in the northeastern part of the town. From the tumulated appearance of the ground, they must have also planted and raised corn here to a considerable extent.

The first saw-mill put in operation in the town was by Price & Todd, in 1853. It was called Todd & Dement's Mill. There was a small water-power mill started up on the Cat-tail some years before this, but it did not pay and was abandoned. The Dement Mill afterwards passed into the hands of Culbertson, Smith & Co. The lumber business continued to increase until it became an important factor in the growth of Fulton.

In 1851 quite an impetus was given to the growth @) of Fulton by the railroad project which had for its \s, object the connection of Fulton with the lakes by rail. This project was conceived by Judge James McCoy, one of Fulton's oldest and most prominent citizens. After passing through many complications, the particular history of which will be found in the chapter on railroads, this road was completed to Fulton.

Pending the construction of this road, Charles Dement conceived the project of erecting in Fulton the largest hotel west of Chicago. This hotel, called the Dement House, was completed in 1855, at a cost of $roo,ooo, and furnished with goods from New York at a cost of $40,000. The building is 100 xi 10 feet, and five stories high. The walls were built of stone taken from the Fulton quarries. It was finished with all the improvements known at that time, elegantly furnished and thoroughly appointed throughout. For a time it was crowded with guests, and it seemed that another hotel was necessary to meet the demands of the city. But the action of the railroad companies changed all this, and in 1857 this grand hotel closed, and with it many other enterprises connected with the city.

In 1855, business matters were so prosperous that it was thought best to have the town incorporated. A meeting was held for the election of officers in April. Wm. C. Green, Charles Dement, Onser Caswell, Wilson S. Wright and James Briggs were elected Trustees. Wm. C. Green was elected President of the Board ; Benj. S. Gerrish, Clerk ; and Charles N. Wheeler, Treasurer.

The village was platted in 1856. Among the provisions were, that all streets and alleys north and south should run parallel with Base Street, and streets east and west parallel with Ferry Street. This plat embraced all of section 28, except that part extending into the river, and about 60 acres in the southwest corner.

The growth of the town induced the people to take on a higher organization, and in 1859 Fulton became a city. It was organized under a special act of the Legislature, passed Feb. 14, 1859, and it is governed under the provisions of the charter granted by this act, and the amendments thereto, approved March 9, 1869.

The city perfected its organizations under the provisions of its charter by an election held the first Tuesday in April, 1859. James McCoy was chosen Mayor ; Leander Smith, Daniel E. Dodge, Lyman

The lumber interests became quite an important auxiliary to the development of Fulton, and one of its principal industries. In 1862 C. E. Langford put his mill in operation, from which grew his present extensive lumber manufactory. He first repaired the old Dement Mill, and operated that awhile. In 1868, he took Warren P. Hall in as a partner. In 1878, it was incorporated, with a capital stock of $75,000. From time to time the manufacturing capacity of this lumber mill has been increased until it has reached its present dimensions.

In the latter part of December, 1864, the right of way into the city by the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. St. Paul Railroad was obtained, and condemnation of property had. In the early part of 1865 the track was completed and the road came into Fulton, but known then as the Warsaw, Rock Island & Galena Railroad. In the month of January, 1883, the Fulton, or Clinton, & Mendota Branch of the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad, completed its track and run its first train into the city. In addition to the above mentioned railway lines, the City of Fulv ton has the transportatiun facilities afforded by the Mississippi. There are numerous boats plying the river and landing at Fulton, but the principal business done is by the Diamond Jo Line, as it is called, which was established in 1866 by Joseph Reynolds. It was started at first to operate in connection with the Chicago & Northwestern Railroad. This line brings down in boats and barges much of the products of the Great Northwest. Their cargoes are transferred into the warehouses and elevators, and taken from there by rail to Chicago, the emporium of the world. The Fulton and Lyons Ferry furnishes ready transportation across the Mississippi to Lyons. It makes trips every hour.

Fulton enjoys a permanent and steady growth. Its buildings, dwellings, as well as business blocks, have been of late years constructed mostly of brick. The census of 1880 gave it a population of 1,733 souls. The population is at present estimated at about 2,100.

The change of the plans of the Northwestern Railroad by crossing the Mifsissippi River at Clinton, instead of at the " Narrows," materially affected the destinies of Fulton. Beyond a doubt this is the best place for constructing a bridge across the Mississippi of all along the Illinois shore. But this city has sustaining resources within herself and will progress forward, not backward. It is supported by a rich agricultural and stock-raising country, which is not fickle, and will not change, though railways may. It has many substantial and enriching industries that cannot but be perpetuated. Its many beautiful residences indicate the taste of its citizens ; its fine schools, their intelligence. As a place of residence, its site is healthful and pleasing. From its heights most superb views can be had from every point of the compass.

Many of the early settlers of this place, though they have passed through the struggles and hardships of pioneer life ; though their shadows fall toward the east, and the frosts of many winters rest upon their heads, are still in possession of health to enjoy the blessings of the civilization and the culture they have labored so hard to establish. They have built upon the lands once occupied by a race that has left nothing behind them but their mounds, and by another that is fast passing away. But the new race will remain as long as the " Father of the Waters " shall wash the shores of their city.

The following are the names of the present officers of the city government . Mayor, Wm. C. Green ; Aldermen - John Stewart, Oliver E. Finch, First Ward ; Jackson F. Martin, George S. Sardam, Second Ward; Lyman Blake, Joel W. Farley, Third Ward ; Clerk, Thomas H. Smith : Treasurer, Charles B. Mercereau ; Attorney, James McCoy ; Marshal, Fred K. Bastian.

One of the important industries of Fulton is the Langford & Hall Lumber Company. This business was started in 1862, by C. E. Langford. The capacity per day - ten hours - is 75,000 feet of lumber, 36,000 shingles, and 12,000 lath. They also manufacture moldings, and employ 130 men. The three lines of railroads have tracts through their yards. The mill is located on the bank of the river, and their logs came from Wisconsin and Minnesota and are rafted down the Mississippi.

T. A. Harden & Co. are the bankers of the city. The members of the firm are Quinton C. Ward and John H. Hungate. This is one of the substantial banking houses of the country. The building is a.

two-story brick structure and the vault is built upon the solid bed rock of the Mississippi. The walls are double, with air chambers and ventilators, and has a

'" combination lock on the vault-doors. Inside is one . of Hall's combination time-lock, double burglar-proof vp safes. The office is large, airy and well appointed, with private rooms attached. This bank was established in 1876.

Leslie Williams carries a large assortment of drugs, medicines, stationery, books, wall-paper and fancy goods. A D. Mitchell has a general line of groceries, glass and crockery-ware.

W. C. & J. C. Snyder, dealers in grain, farm produce and agricultural implements. General Steamboat Agency is one of the leading firms of the county. This business was started in 1855. ' John Stewart is a manufacturer of carriages and light buggies ; also does blacksmithing and repairing.

Egnatz Spinkee is proprietor of the Fulton Pottery, -' where garden-vases, jugs, jars, pots, pans, firkins, etc., are manufactured. He gets his clay from Whitehall, 111. The Pipe Factory is conducted by Gerten & Bros., who manufacture smoking-pipes and do quite an extensive business, shipping their goods to all parts of the country. They get their clay from Ustick Township. Oliver Finch is the brick manufacturer.

The Fulton Flouring Mills are owned by W. M. Herald and leased by T. L. Taggart. They have two run of stone, and are making a good article of flour.

De Bey & Van Dallen are dealers in hardware and and agricultural implements. George de Bey has a f general line of groceries and dry goods. Richard Green has dry goods, groceries, boots and shoes. J. (^ N. Ward keeps a line of drugs, medicines, wallpaper, etc. W. D. Madden & Co. are wholesale liquor dealers. Tohn Downs has a general line' of hardware. P. Kitchen is a manufacturer of harness and dealer in saddlery. S. Collins conducts marble and granite works. Frank Dana has a news depot, stationery, fruit and cigars.

D. & C. Summers carry a general stock of groceries, while another hardware store is conducted by C. N. Wheeler. A. Morse is the dealer in leather and findings. L. B. Peters has a furniture store, and manufactures mattresses. He is also an undertaker. J. M. Fay is also an undertaker. Mrs. S, C, Inskeep accommodates the ladies with millinery. H. P. Pulver and D. N. Allison each have a bakery and confectionery store.

J. W. Broadhead deals in dry goods, notions and clothing, while G. Naniga & Co. are dealers in dry goods, groceries, boots and shoes, feed and produce. 1 S. O. Newell has an elegant assortment of jewelry.

Hill & Peterson and G. Utz have meat markets. A. F. W. Volkman and H. De Wind have tailorshops. J. W. Nye does blacksmithing, wagon and machine repairing. H. L. Abbott keeps a livery and feed stable. John Frit* is the builder and contractor. A. E. Dade and Fred Fell are boot and shoemakers. Thos. A. Davenport does house and sign painting, and Milo Jones keeps a restaurant. There are several saloons and billard halls in town and a skating rink.

Fulton has three hotels. The Robinson House, James Holleran, proprietor. This hotel is one of the old resorts for travelers. It has been partially rebuilt and refitted, and offers now good entertainment to its guests. The Central House, of which T. W. Schroederis proprietor, andTransient House, of which E. W. Oakley is proprietor. This hotel is at the the Junction.

The people of Fulton are well provided with able and skillful physicians. The gentlemen who represent this profession are Drs. C. A. Griswold, G. W. Clendennin, H. M. Kennedy, H. J. Heusinkald, and H. Leach.

James McCoy represents the legal profession at Fulton, and has done so for nearly half a century. He was the first lawyer to locate in Fulton. George Terwilliger is the city's Magistrate.

Fulton Band

The city is quite fortunate in having so good a band. It keeps up in its practice with the musical world, and is one of the best bands in the county. It is lead by C. W. Warren.

Fulton Graded School. - -The youth of Fulton are exceedingly fortunate in having such an excellent school in which to prepare themselves for the duties of life. George C. Lomis is Principal, assisted by Miss F. H. Benson. Miss Hattie Green has charge of the Grammar department ; Miss Josie E. Knight and Miss Alice E. Knight have charge of the Intermediate ; Miss Clara A, Adams, Mrs. N. Hutchins

/§! class, who receive diplomas upon the completion of their course of studies. Prof. S. W. Mountz gives instruction in music twice a week during the terms. Mr. Lomis has a commendable system of instruction - a system which is well adapted for the rapid advancement of his pupils. The school building is a substantial three-story brick structure, with large, airy and well ventilated rooms. It is located on an eminence which commands a wide extent of beautiful country, and its grounds are attractive.

Northern Illinois College. - This is one of the great features of Fulton. It was first established by Col. De Estynge Cavert, in 1861, as a military school, and was called the Western Union College and Military Academy. Col. Cavert proposed to open his institution if the citizens would take hold and help him, which they did, forming a company and issuing bonds. He secured the Dement House, which had been vacant for some years, refitted the building, and extended the grounds so as to have ample room for drill. The war had commenced, and military enthusiasm ran high. He received from the United States Government arms and accoutrements for the use of the cadet corps. It was carried on in this way for about four years, receiving large numbers of students, and sending out many well drilled cadets to the field. Col. Cavert desired then to retire from the college, and have the company take it off his hands and rent it as a college. They took it from him, and organized a college under the general laws of the State, securing a special charter. Donations were asked for and received from all parts of the State, and quite a large fund was raised. One of the objects was to take the disabled soldiers from Illinois regiments and educate them to fill civil stations. The same advantages were extended to the children of soldiers. The trustees managed the institution, with a faculty, of whom Leander H. Potter was President. The expenses were defrayed from the donation fund. The institution received from the State during this period about $20,000. Mr. Potter's administration was not satisfactory to the trustees, and they indicated to him that his resignation would be accepted, and he resigned. About this period they ceased soliciting aid from tbe State. The question of changing the name of the college was discussed, and it was finally agreed by the stockholders and trustees to adopt' a new name", calling the institution the Northern Illinois College. The trustees then secured Mr. W. D. F. Lummis, who, with other professors, took charge of the institution. They gave him the interest on the fund (which was then $30,000), charging him nothing for the use of the building.

Mr. Lummis did well financially, but did not build the college up, and they disposed of him. They then leased the college to a minister, J. W. Hubbard, whose administration was about as unsatisfactory as the preceding ones. Subsequently, A. A. Griffith took charge of the institution. He was a very good man, but did not advance the college as the trustees desired it to be done. It was during Mr. Griffith's management that Professors A. M. Hansen and W. F. Hansen came in. They were very popular and pleased the Board. They finally disposed of Mr. Griffith, and placed the college in charge of Prof. A. M. Hansen, who reorganized the institution, making a good many changes and improvements. President Hansen had erected on the. grounds north of the college a large brick three-story building, for the accommodation of his family, the female students, and for a dining hall.

The trustees keep up the expenses of the institution, such as repairs, insurance, etc., and give the use of the building. This is done from the interest on the donation fund. President Hansen has become quite popular, and he has largely increased the patronage. A business education can be had at this institution that cannot be secured at a graded school or any other college. The student can get his business education and go out, or can go through with a regular classical course. This is one of the best educational institutions in the State, and piobably nowhere in the State can a thorough education be procured at so little expense. For health and beauty of location it is unexcelled. The Faculty take every pains with their pupils, and the President looks after them with the care of a parent. The parents who send their children here can rest assured that they will be under the best of influences. The college buildings are heated by steam, and the rooms are large and well-ventilated. The apartments appropriated to the young ladies are really 3» ejegant. The college has all the instruments, chemicals, and chemical apparatus, geological cabinets and., charts necessary for the use of' the student. One pf the attractive features of this institution is that it is free from sectarian influences, though its government is upon a true Christian basis. Board of Trustees - Edmund R. Allen, President : Leander Smith, Treasurer; James McCoy, Secretary; C. E. t Langford, Payson Trask, John Dickson, Bradstreet Robinson, Charles R. Rood, Daniel P. Spears, Wm. P. Culbertson, Charles Spears and A. M. Hansen; Executive Committee - Bradstreet Robinson, James McCoy, Leander Smith, Payson Trask and Wm. P. Culbertson.

The Fulton Journal. - Feeling that it was essential to the growth and prosperity of Fulton to have an organ to represent its interests, Judge James McCoy and John Phelps got together and determined favorably for the project. Accordingly, in the fall of 1853, they sent to St. Louis and purchased a press and a newspaper outfit. The press was shipped by a steamboat, but it was so late in the season when the boat started that her passage up the river was obstructed by ice, and she was obliged to put in at Rock Island, where the material for Fulton's future exponent was stored for the winter. When navigation opened in the spring, the press was brought up.

Not being printers, the projectors of this enterprise secured the services of a practical printer in the person of A. McFadden, of Freeport, who came and took charge, organized the office and issued the first number in May, 1854. It was issued as the Whiteside Investigator, and was the first paper published in the county. It was a very respectable sheet for that period. Messrs. McCoy & Phelps had erected a two-story brick building for the use of the press, on the corner of Short and Union Streets. McFadden bought the paper from McCoy & Phelps, and subsequently took in G. A. Laighton as a partner. Later on, Laighton became sole owner, and changed the name to Fulton City Advertiser. He improved the paper, and was assisted in the editorial department by Dr. C. A. Griswold and Messrs. Goot & Lewis. In 1856, the Advertiser advocated the election of James Buchanan for the Presidency, which changed its editorial staff. Subsequently Laighton became involved in debt and quit the country, leaving the paper in the hands of subordinates, and after a few issues it suspended.

In 1859 the press was leased to G. J. Booth and B. C. Galliday, and a paper was issued by them under the name of the Weekly Courier, which was Republican in politics. In a few months Galliday withdrew and Booth had entire charge. In the spring of 1863 Mr. Booth purchased the plant from Laighton, and changed the name to the Fulton Journal, which name has been continued to the present time. In 1866, Mr. Booth took his son into the office, and the paper was carried on under the name of G. J. Booth & Son.

In 1872, Mr. George Terwilliger purchased the establishment and became editor and proprietor. In the fall of the same year he sold a half interest to Dr. W. C. Snyder, who relieved Mr. Terwilliger of the business department.

In March, 1876, Mr. Snyder purchased the entire interest, retaining Mr. Terwilliger as editor. Mr. Terwilliger withdrew in November, 1876, and afterwards Thos. J. Pickett, Jr., leased the paper from Dr. Snyder. Subsequently, Mr. Pickett and J. C. Snyder purchased it. In 1878, W. R. Cobb bought out Pickett's interest. In 1880 it was purchased by the Sterling Gazette Company and J. C. Snyder retained as editor. In i88t, Fred K. Bastian, who was local editor of the Gazette, purchased the entire interest. In August of the same year, his brother A. W. came in as a partner, and the Journal has since been conducted jointly by them. During this year the Journal was changed to a seven-column folio semi-weekly paper. It was first published as a Democratic paper. In 1859 it was changed to a Republican paper and remained so until 1881, when

The Journal is now in its 3 1 st volume, with a large and increasing circulation. It is a bright newspaper, containing all the important news of the day, devoted to the interests of Fulton and the country, ably edited and one of the leading papers of the county.

Fulton Star. - This paper was established by Rev. George W. Perry, the first issue coming out Jan. 4, 1883. It is a neat, newsy, five-column quarto weekly journal, well conducted, with a circulation of about 500. It was established as a Republican paper. In March, 1885, it became a Prohibition sheet, accepting a proposition extended by this party to be their official organ for Whiteside County. It is the prospective organ of this party of this Senatorial District. Mr. Perry is a retired member of the Rock River Methodist Episcopal Conference. He has been a zealous advocate of prohibition for many years. On account of ill health, Mr. Perry recently retired from the paper, and it is now owned and conducted by his sons, George T. and W. F. Perry.

Fulton City Lodge, No. 189, A. F. and A. M., was instituted Dec. 25, 1855, - Christmas eve. It was organized under a dispensation, the Masons of the city having petitioned for the privilege. In October, 1856, a charter was granted them. David W. Thomson was the first W. M. In 1868, they commenced the building of a hall, which was finished in the spring of 1869, and dedicated June 30. James I.uckey, Acting Grand Master, opened the ceremonies with an appropriate speech. On this occasion David W. Thomson presented the lodge with a gavel made in Jerusalem from olive wood, and an ashlar made of stone from the quarry under the city of Jerusalem. The dedication ceremonies were closed by a grand banquet which was held in their banqueting hall, and which was gotten up by the ladies of Fulton. They have a fine hall, which is very neatly and appropriately furnished. Adjoining the hall is their banquet room, and in the rear of this is their kitchen, which is furnished with all the utensils necessary for a culinary department. The lodge has 70 members, is in good working

Fulton Chapter, No. 108, R. A. M., was organized Feb. 13, 1867. It worked under a dispensation. Oct. 4, when their charter was granted, Abraham Salle was the first H. P., D. W. Thomson, King, and Cyrus Pratt, Scribe. They have at present 62 members. The present officers are, W. C. Snyder, H. P., R. H. Andrews, King, and Thomas A. Hardin, Scribe.

Abou Ben Adhem Lodge, No. 148, 1. O. O. F. - This lodge was chartered in 1871, and the meet- , ing for the organization was held July 29, same year. It was formed from the old Portland Lodge, whose charter was granted Oct. 12, 1853, and which was disbanded in i86r. ]. \V. Woodward was the first N. G. This lodge has a large and wellequipped hall, with a membership of 148. The present N. G. is Henry McCurray.

Modern Woodmen of America. - This camp was chartered Feb. to, 1883. They have a membership - of 62, and meet in the Odd Fellows' Hall. The j object of this order is to promote good fellowship * and neighborly regard. It bestows substantial ben- ] efits upon the widows, children, and relatives of > deceased members. They also care for the sick and indigent members. It is a life insurance order, " paying such amounts upon the death of a member I as he may select when joining. During life, each member is subject to assessments on the sum selected by him, whenever necessary to meet death claims. These assessments are very moderate.

The Woman's Christian Temperance Union have an interesting organization in Fulton. Their object, \ as is well known, is to promote the cause of temperance. This society was organized in September, 1875. They hold regular meetings, and give a good deal of time to the objects of their organization. Mrs. George Whitcomb is President ; Mrs. C. A. Wood, Corresponding Secretary, and Miss Julia Teller, Treasurer.

The Leata Lodge, No. 428, 1. O. G. T. - This so-/; ciety was organized Aug. 6, 1880. Officers, A. A. Wheeler, W. C. ; J. C. Snyder, Secretary, and Mrs.^, W. F. Hansen, Treasurer. They meet in the base- p -;' ment of the P.aptist Church.

ganized March 30, 1868, by a union of the Old and New School Presbyterians. The Old School Church was organized in May, 1856. Its pastors were Revs. W. C. Mason, J. B. McClure and A. N. Keigwin. The New School Church (growing out of the Congregational Church, which was organized in 1845) was organized in 1862. Rev. Josiah Leonard was its only minister from its organization until the union in 1868. Rev. Henry Keigwin became the pastor after the reorganization, and remained with the Church until June, 1872. Rev. Delos E. Wells succeeded him, serving the society until March, 1882, when Rev. Benj. Mills was called, who remained until May, 1883. Rev. W. D. Smith succeeded Mr. Mills, and served the Church until Nov. 1884. Rev. R. L. Adams, the present minister, assumed the pastoral duties January, 1885. They have a fine, large brick edifice. The society has at present about 100 members and is growin'g. It also has a large and interesting Sunday-school.

Church of the Immaculate Conception. - The members of this Church were attended by clergymen from parishes in Illinois and Iowa for many years before a society was constituted here. In 1862 they erected a very neat church edifice, which they still use. The have also a good parsonage, and a cemetery, inclosing about five acres. The Church is out of debt and in a most prosperous condition. Dr. J. J. Govern was the first resident pastor. The Church has a membership at present of about 130 families. Rev. Maurice Sack is in charge of the Church. He also serves the Morrison Church, and holds mission service at Coflfey's Corners, in Albany Township, about 12 miles below Fulton, every third Sunday. They have a new frame church building at this place, with a membership of 35 families. These Churches belong to the Diocese of Chicago.

The Baptist Church. - About twenty years after the first settlement of Fulton, and long after the Methodists and Presbyterians had established their societies, the members of the Baptist Church, feeling the need of a place of worship, assembled together, and after consultation decided to organize. Acting upon this decision, Alfred McFadden, John Peterson, Mrs. A. B. Starkweather, Miss Matilda Meeker, all of whom had letters from the Churches where they had formerly lived, with Rev. A. H. Starkweather, met at the old stone school-house, July 28, 1855, and completed their organization.

As soon as this nucleus was formed the Church increased in numbers rapidly. Mr. Starkweather assumed pastoral charge, and remained until the early part of the summer of 1858. During this time the Church commenced the construction of an edifice. It was so far completed that they were enabled to use the basement, and in the fall of 1856 it was dedicated. During this year the society was reorganized by the council and attached to the Dixon Association. About this period some dissatisfaction arose among the members which drew off some of them, and it was deemed best to reorganize, which they did. The new organization was called the First Baptist Church and Society of the City of Fulton.

Owing to this dissension, and the erection of their building, the society became involved in debt. Rev. A. A. Swain succeeded Mr. Starkweather, and through his able efforts the building was completed and the debt paid off. In 1860, March 30, the Church was dedicated, Dr. Evarts, of Chicago, assisting in the services.

The foundation of the building is of stone, the superstructure being of brick, and cost $6,000. It is a large, plain edifice, 36 x 70 feet. Several pastors served the Church after Mr. Swain, who resigned in the latter part of 1860, the last being Rev. W. H. Barnes. Rev. H. F. Gilbert is at present acting as pastor.

The Episcopal Church. - In the spring of 1869, 13 members of this Church met in the old Methodist building and organized a society which they called Christ's Episcopal Church. The society was served by ministers from Lyons and Clinton until the latter part of the year, when the services of the Rev. George Gibson were engaged, who was the first regular pastor. In July, 1871, they purchased a building from Mr. Wetzell, and fitted it up for the holding of their meetings. This Church has not been very prosperous. Mr. Gibson was their first and last rector. Rev. Mr. Trimble, of Clinton, Iowa, held services occasionally until 1877. In 1878 their building was sold to the Northern Illinois College and moved up and located on Base Street opposite.

The Holland Church, of Fulton City, was organized Oct. 28, 1866, by Rev. H. G. Klyn and Elder G. Vostenhoud. The Elders chosen at this time were F. Stemberg and G. Manninga ; Deacon, J.

Tellema. Their church building was completed, and dedicated Dec. 15, 1867. In August, 1869, Rev. H. Waltman was established as pastor. His health not being good, he was given a leave of absence. He went West, and then to Grand Rapids, Mich., where he died, April 30, 1870. He was succeeded by Rev. John Van der Meurlen, and he by Rev. Wm. Hazenberg. He remained a while, when Rev. H. Van der Ploeg, the present pastor, took charge. The church is situated in the east part of the town, near the Northwestern depot. The members of this Church are made up chiefly of Hollanders living in and about Fulton and in East Clinton. Their membership is composed of about 170 families, and they have about the same number in baptism. They have commenced the erection of a new church edifice, which is to be a large and commodious structure, 50 x go feet, and will cost when completed about $5,500. It will be a frame building.'with a solid stone foundation. This society is in a prosperous condition, and has a larger membership than any other in the city. Their new church building is near the center of the town, on Genesee Street. Near

Cemetery

" Fulton City Cemetery. - While in the active walks of this life the citizens of Fulton have not forgotten that it is only a temporary one at best, and that the time will come when all that this world claims of them will be laid down to rest forever.

When the founders laid out the town they set off three lots in the northern portion for a cemetery. These grounds were afterwards enlarged and now contain about twelve acres. The cemetery, which is under the control of a stock association, is located upon the high bluffs which lie north of the city, and which afford a magnificent view of the Mississippi and the country below. The grounds were naturally beautiful, and the cultivated taste of the inhabitants has enhanced their attractiveness. They are liberally shaded with trees, some of which have been planted, and some have come up from Nature |s original growth. There are many rich and costly monuments, which are varied in design and are artistic.

Source changes here: from History of Whiteside County, Illinois from Its Earliest Settlement to 1908 : Illustrated, with Biographical Sketches of Some Prominent Citizens of the County, by Davis, William W, published 1908; 2,281 words in this source stream.

Ustick Township

The reader has no need to puzzle his brain about the name of this township. It comes honestly from Henry Ustick, who emigrated from Western Pennsylvania in 1845, and lived on his farm till he died in 1855. But he belonged to a later set. Wooster Y. Ives, Connecticut, came in 1837. He was a Nimrod, and as game was abundant, deer and wild fowl, found much pleasure in the hunt. He afterwards moved to Fulton. In 1839 William H. Knight, Maine, farmer, hotel-keeper, ferry owner, grocer. Lewis and Allen Graves, Jesse Johnson and Henry Bond in 1838. John Hollinshead, New Jersey, 1840, was buried on his farm. His wife belonged to the Rush family of Pennsylvania, Dr. Benjamin Rush being a signer of the Declaration. From 1840 to 1843 we have the Bakers, John McKenzie, William Watt, James Logan, John Maheny from Ireland, Warren Bond, who became one of the prosperous stock raisers of the county. Oliver Baker cultivated his large farm till 1867, when he moved to Morrison to engage in the stock business, leaving two sons to manage operations at the homestead.

The Oatman Massacre

This is the most dreadful event connected with this quiet settlement. Roys Oatman, who came in 1842, sold his farm in 1849, and started with his wife and seven children in wagon for California, taking the Santa Fe route. All went well until they reached the junction of the Gila and Colorado rivers, Arizona, when the party was attacked by the Indians, and Mr. and Mrs. Oatman and four children murdered. Lorenzo was left for dead, but recovered, Olive and Mar.y Ann were taken captives. Ann died two years afterwards, and Olive, after five years of search, was restored to her friends. Mrs. Oatman was a sister of A. M. Abbott, Ustick pioneer, and aunt of the present Hon. A. N. Abbott, of that township.

The Creamery

The main industrial concern of Ustick is the creamery, situated on a hillside. A peculiar feature is an unfailing spring, over which the building stands. It is four feet deep, and requires a ten-inch tile to carry away the water. In the height of the season, 20,000 pounds of milk and cream are received daily, 700 to 800 pounds of butter churned per day, packed in tubs holding 80 pounds. The buttermilk is free to farmers, who generally deliver the milk to the factory. Operations go on all the year, no postponement on account of weather. William Kane, manager, has been here nine years. His house adjoins.

Some Later Settlers

In a drive through the township the writer met several excellent people who belong to recent years. At Ustick Corners was John Hoak, who was entirely blind, and yet was able to serve customers with goods in his little grocery. Mr. and Mrs. Cobb from Vermont, who came in 1857. Near their farm is Cobb school. Mr. and Mrs. Bion Bull, both still vigorous after years of struggle in improving their farm, talk of retiring to town. William Aitken, from Aberdeen, Scotland, 1873, cherishes a warm feeling for the land of Burns, was back four years ago, and showed a portfolio of Scottish cities and scenery.

About The Churches

The Presbyterian church at Spring Valley was organized in 1860, by Rev. A. H. Lackey, with a membership of 22 persons, comprising the Millers, Ritchies, Watts, McKies and others. The building was completed in 1866 at a cost of $2,200. It stands so high that it is sometimes called the church on the hill. The services have been irregular, as the ancient followers of the Calvinistic faith are few. Jefferson Burch of Fulton is now in charge. Preaching every Sunday at ten, and Sunday school afterwards. He is a Methodist, but supplies the pulpit, as no Presbyterian minister is available.

A Methodist church was started here in 1855, by Rev. Mr. Falkenburgh, pastor at Unionville, and a building was erected in 1869, at a cost of $1,500. It was on the Thomson circuit of the Rock river conference. But its glory is gone, the members departed. The United Evangelical church is now most popular. Rev. R. S. Welsh, pastor, has issued a booklet announcing his appointments at various places, Malvern, Clyde, Greenwood, Fair Haven, Ideal. His portrait is at the head, showing a face of energy and determination. Below, pious sentences for the thoughtful : "Be not afraid to pray ; to pray is right. Pray if thou canst, with hope ; but ever pray."

An Organ Story

In the cemetery adjoining you may read on the tombs such names as McKee, Peterkin, Melville, McCullagh, Patterson, McFadden, Aitken, Olson, Cassell, Rayner. There seem to be no relatives left to keep the coarse grass from growing over the graves. About twenty or thirty years ago, some good women of the church collected money for an organ and placed in the edifice to be used in the services. But the innovation was displeasing to certain elders who believed no machine music should take the place of psalms and hymns, and one night the unlucky organ disappeared and was found buried in a ravine. In time, however, better counsels prevailed, and the ladies were permitted to enjoy the instrument in the regular worship.

The Mennonites have a brick church. John Nice, bishop, and John McCulloh, minister. Henry Nice assists. Services every Sunday and Sunday school after the sermon.

In the southern part of the township is Cottonwood church, built by the people of the neighborhood. It is a neat frame edifice, painted white, and was erected in 1871, at a cost of $1,700. It is on the Fulton circuit, and there is preaching every Sunday afternoon to a small membership. Here also is the Cottonwood school.

In the South Ustick cemetery we noticed the names of Goff, Baker, Cottle, Bull, Daniels, Webb, Lockhart, Stephen Hoxsie, 85, and Elizabeth, his wife,

Tjstick Soldiers In The Rebellion

Miss Mary E. Hoak has kindly furnished much valuable information in regard to the boys in blue, of whom one hundred and forty enlisted from the township. The following died during the service:

Since the war the following have died : James Collins, John Kier, Edward Lothrop, George B. Martin George McKenzie, Henry Plank, Peter Ready, William Taylor, Byron Weldon, William Reed.

Taxes In Ustick

The tax books for the town of Ustick show a total tax for the year 1907, exclusive of railroads and telegraph lines, of $8,606.49, with a total assessed valuation, as fixed by the state board of equalization, of $252,325. The taxes, as they appear on the collector's books, are divided as follows:

As two creeks, Spring and Otter, traverse the township, substantial bridges are necessary. A contract was lately awarded for the construction of a steel bridge over Otter creek, about thirty rods south of the Spring Valley schoolhouse. The bridge will be the first of the kind ever built in that town. It will be a steel span 100 feet long resting on concrete abutments. The driveway will be sixteen feet wide and will be made of concrete six inches in thickness. The supervisors' committee comprised J. C. Snyder of Fulton, Thomas McLaughlin of Fenton and Frank Moulton of Union Grove. The commissioners of highways were Nelson Edlund, Grier Miller and John McCulloh. Will J. Kane, town clerk of Ustick, was the secretary of the meeting. The contract price was $3,995.

Miss Armenia Ingham, in 1841, taught the first school in Ustick, in Amos Short's cabin. The first schoolhouse, a stone building, was built in 1844, on a corner of Jesse Johnson's- farm. There are now eight school districts: Hollinshead, Cottonwood, Goff, Crouch, Gridley, Robertson, Cobb, Spring Valley, with enrollment of pupils ranging from 16 to 36. There are three Sunday schools held in connection with the churches. The Mennonites built their church in 1871, having previously held meetings in the South Clyde or Aldritt schoolhouse, and later in the West Clyde school building. The Robertson school building and grounds is said to be one of the best in the township.

A Pioneer Farm

In the southern part of Ustick is the residence of Hon. A. N. Abbott, son of A. M. Abbott, who came from Vermont in 1847. A beautiful tract of

400 acres, the only estate between Morrison and Fulton remaining in the hands of the original owners, tenants cultivating the soil as in many of the townships. Really in possession of the fourth generation, as the grandfather purchased the land at $1.25 per acre. Mr. Abbott still uses the ancestral cottage with a few improvements. He is doubtless the only farmer in the county who possesses an agricultural training, having finished his technical course at Champaign in 1885. Mrs. Abbott is an earnest and refined woman who is in sympathy with all the best movements of the times. The state has placed an experimental station on this farm, and in another chapter, Soil Fertility, Mr. Abbott speaks of the operations.

Of the secret orders, the most active is the Mystic Workers. The lodge has 75 members, and constantly increasing. Like the Round Grove society, the Fair Haven lodge owns its hall. Oyster suppers during the winter. Dr. J. A. Wright is prefect, and Mrs. Lillie Greenawalt secretary.

In the death of Robert Hunter at Morrison, 1907, Ustick lost an early citizen. He was born in Fifeshire, Scotland, coming to America in 1851, and opening a farm in the township. He was married to Miss Betsey Currie of Clinton, Iowa. The Masons had charge of the funeral, and burial was made at Cottonwood. He was 78 years old.

A mournful fact. Miss Hoak adds this item to her soldier article. Of the 140 heroes Ustick sent to the war, 49 were killed in battle, some died of wounds or disease since, and not one remains within her borders except those who are sleeping in the cemeteries.

Among the later citizens are Ulrich Steiner, the Entwistles, in 1871, and Jonas Edlund, 1870, stone mason, who laid the foundation of the Presbyterian church.

Botany Of Whiteside By. Prof. S. A. Maxwell

Several years ago the writer of this chapter conceived the idea of compiling a flora of Whiteside county. His own list of native and naturalized plants embraced several hundred species, and to these were added many other species determined by Mr. H. F. Baldwin, who for many years was a resident of Prophetstown. The writer is also under obligations to Mr. James B. Gait of Unionville, to Mr. Herman Long, formerly of Rock Falls, and to Miss Myra Jennings of that city.

The number of species of native plants is diminishing year by year, a fact clue to the effects of pasturage and tillage. In this way it is probable that two-thirds of the species that fifty years ago adorned the prairies or nestled in the woodland shades have disappeared. A few of the old time species still linger in rural cemeteries and along the right-of-way of the railroads ; but elsewhere are rarely found. Among these the most noticeable are the blue spider-wort, the red-root; or Jersey tea, the purple cone-flower, and the dogsbane. The great blue lobelia and the closed gentian are yet frequently found along the smaller water courses, while the cardinal flower or red lobelia, the lady's-slipper and the fringed gentian are exceedingly rare and possibly extinct. Two other species belonging to the leguminosae, once very common, especially in sandy prairies, were goat's-rue, locally called shoestring, and the lead-plant, often miscalled shoestring by the early settlers. Both of these had very tough roots and where numerous were serious obstacles to the work of breaking the prairie sod. The goat's-rue had a large blossom, just like a sweet pea, the petals being white, rose, and purple. The blossoms of the leadplant were blue and were arranged in a slender, pointed spike.

The papaw grows probably in but one place in the county, near the foot of the bluff about one-half mile north of the Fulton cemetery. The delicate harebell is also found growing close by among the rock ledges. In the Cattail slough in Fulton, is also found another rare plant, the large water-lily, sometimes called the water chinquapin.

Perhaps the most extraordinary plant of the county is the Indian pipe, a low, parasitic herb destitute of green tissue, the stem and scale-like bracts which it has in place of leaves being white. It is now quite rare, but was formerly common, especially in the woods in the towns of Garden Plain and Newton.

Wild vines are not very numerous. The most common are two species of wild grape, the Virginia creeper, the bittersweet, the wild cucumber, matrimony vine, hop vine and the wild morning glory.

Among poisonous plants the most frequently seen are the three-leafed ivy, nightshade, water hemlock, water parsnip, nettle, wild parsnip, and the jimpson or Jamestown weed.

There are more than one hundred species of native and naturalized plants in the county that have a recognized medicinal value, some of the more common being the following: May-apple, blood-root, nightshade, boneset, dandelion, lobelia, stramonium, yellow-dock, and pennyroyal. Less common species are hepatica, two kinds of snake-root, wild saraaparilla, ginseng, gentian, horehound, peppermint, veronica, and sweet-flag.

Of trees, the largest types are the sycamore, the white elm and the cottonwood. More useful varieties are the burr oak, white oak. red oak, red elm, hickory, black walnut, hard maple, and the different varieties of a.sh.

The hackberry, once perhaps the commonest of trees of the "Big Woods" of Rock river, 'is now quite scarce. It did not grow in the groves of the north part of the county. The berries of this tree, like those of the juniper, dry upon the twigs and furnish an abundance of food for many species of birds that are winter residents here. The red cedar, a species of juniper, is the