Noble County, Indiana - The whole text, 1874

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Collection of Native North American Indian Books* Historical Books, Atlases, plus other important authors and family heirloom books. As of 12-31-93

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The marshes are extensive, and cover perhaps 20 per cent, of the surface of the counly. Many of them arc in process of drainage, and will eventually become the best land in the counly.

The largest body of watet 1. the " Reservoir" at Rome City, with an area, by close computation, of 800 acres. It is one of the finest lakes in the state, and il. e e.pecations of the people that, at no i.se;. .10 whal 1. .nil kn.,,vo a. the " l'n.'.ol farm." thiee and one-half mile. southeast of the village of Wolf Lake, in Noble Township, Accompanying him were the Tibbott family, consisting of the three brothers, Samuel. Isaac,

Mr. Tibbott had seen much of frontier life even previous to his settlement in Indiana, having been born in Marion County. Ohio, in 1810. remov-

1 and finally 10 Noble Coooiy. where he ha, since reded and la.sed a family, and where he is familiarly known as the "oldest settler." After a half ecu-

J The first land entered within the limils of Noble Counly, was in 1831. The enirics were made Low 1 1 In I..11.1I1 Diiug.iu. ihe iioriluasl quarter, section 33. and by 1 .11 I'eni. the ci., ball of the .oiul.o.,.1 qua, lor-.cUiou

Noble County was organized in 1836. In 1840. the total population was 2.702. The first election for county officers was held in the Spring of 1836,

The first marriage solemnized in the county, according to Mr. Tibbott's recollection, was that of Samuel Tibbott and Eunice Kmght. Eight months came into the county by ihe -hi l-m. Wayne ami G^lien road, which led past the Bristol farm, making it a stopping place, it being the only one for a dMMRe "f twenty miles. Thai mad. .Loi.hug to the ..1,1 settles, was Mr-;

The first election was held at the house of John Hostetter. in the " Haw Patch." for justices of the peace, at which 25 votes were polled. Tbe can- Wolf was the first justice.

A great windfall near the place would seem to corroborate the statement. "Sparta "was the first scat of justice for the county, but Mr. Prentiss moved to Augusta, then big with expectation, since almost forgotten. In March, 1843, the court house at Angara, with reoml, and papers, was burned,

Among the ambi'.iou- otic- in N'uble Cimniy. were Wolf Lake. Fort Mitchell. Rochester, one; the largest town in the county, with iron-worksi promise of the Canada Southern Uaibv.iy h.i, put :ie» hfe mim n A nc^- paper has been established, ami iIk pe-plr fully believe tlic"good time coming" is close at hand.

A gie.it public improvement « ;.s at one time projected, which, if it had been completed, would no doubt have advanced the interests of the counly

The first preachers in the county, according to Jacob Wolf's recollection, were the Revs. Phelps and Kobinson. who came to the county in 1833. The lu.t hewed log-hoii.e wa, built by Jacob Shobe in 1S33.

Among tllo.e who .eived on the lir.l giaod |ury, were Seymour Moses. William Wilmeth. George Benner. Geo. T. Ulmcr, Isaac Tibbott. Abraham Pancake, William Caldwell.

tetter. And. Humphrey.. Knh'd Ihay.J.io Knight, and (hdcon Sehlotterback. The first attorney who engaged in practice was Daniel E. Palmer, now of

Accordingly, we left Rochester one morning, and made our way to 'Flat Uelly Reserve' in Spaita We were each -applied with a idle, and called

City Ov Kexd.U.I.Yii City Of Ligon1

GcisctuhuiT, was (li_-.troyk.-d by fire the forepart of f loss of $60,000. It is reported that it v paper mill. It was originally built by t the direction of Gen. Anthony Wayne, which, if true, give, it .1 very early date, as Gen. Wayne died at Presque Isle, now Erie, Penn., in 1795.

Sparta claims (lie ln.u.ir .,1 having 1 he first brick building in the country, the house built by the Unite. 1 Stales for the chief " Flat Helly," whose

Among the early settlers were Richard Bray, Richard Jeflreys ; James Machl, M. McClintock, John Johns, Jacob Baker, Charles Murray, Hartwell Coleman. Daniel Ohlwmc. Andrew C. Douglas and Henry Weade.

county after Joel Bristol and the Tibbot family. This conflicts with Is Tibholt's recollection, who thinks Levi Perry was the second settler.

Knight located on section 29. The next settler appears to have bi Washington Men-haw, and following soon we:e lb, Cray-. Joseph Hell a John Bowman.

The first school building stood on section 29. When first organiz York Township contained fifteen married couples and one bachelor. 1 first school teacher was James McMuUen. Jceph Bradford taught a sch on section 32 in the winter of 1836-7, located in Jefferson in the Spring of 1837- John Call and Abraham Carey must have settled about the same time. F. A. Black came in 1845, and located on section 24. Calvin I'routy, 1848, and Daniel W. Mines. 1854, were

Mitchell & Orchard Sts., Ind Patrons' Directory

Giving Names of the Principal Professional and Business Men in the Cities and Villages, and of the Principal Producers of each Township, who patronize this Atlas.

Nativity. P.O. Address

JAMES COI.EGROVE. Attorney at Law. AUG. A. CIIAPIN, Attorney at Law. F. FABER. Proprietor Steam and Grist and Saw Mil Manufacturer and Dealer in Flour, Feed, I.untb

John Gappinger

I.U'Oli KK AM k. (us Pikers, lic-iaii.ant and Con. fectionery ; Oysters and Game in Season ; Meals at all Hours ; Cigats, etc. Cakes made 10 order for parties or family use. Cornel Main and Mitchell

LEM. F. A BELL, Physician and Surgeon. Dealer in Drue.-, Medici,.,-,. Paint,, till-. ' Glass, Varnish. Lamps, Perfumery, Couiljs, Brushes, and Toilet Articles, Books. Stationery, Toys. Gold Pens. Wall and Window Paper. Fancy Goods, etc.. etc

John A. Foehi

C. G. KISTLER, Manufacturer and Wholesale and Retail Dealer in improved Ma, Pumps. Well Digging. Patent Circular Drive Pump ; repairing done

Ktme & Zimmern

Wagon Maker. Job work done I satisfaction guaranteed. Threshing Hulling done on short notice. Calls imptly. Section 28, Elkhart TowniAGLETON, Wagoi

Albion

Jewelry. Repairing done to order. F. A. BLACK, County Commissioner. WM. IMES, County Commissioner. N. SESSIONS, Dentist. JNO. C. SWETT, County Surveyor. WM. C. WILLIAMS, County Clerk. ISAAC MENDENHALL, Drugs and Medicines. JOHN F. FROST, Real Estate Dealer. C. Z. BIDWELL, General Dealer in Groceries, Provi-

M. BECK, Blacksmith and Carriage Manufacturer. S. M. SPENCER, Physician. OWEN BLACK. Steam Grist and Saw Mill. SINCUEY ,V EBY. Mean. Planing Mill and Sash and

Wolf Lake

J. THURMA 41 CO., Proprietors Lake Mills. Manufull supply con-tantly on hand. The hiolie-t mar. ket price paid for grain at all times. E. W. DE PEN, Physician and Surgeon. Calls promptlj tuner. Dealer in all kinds of Musical Instruments. Repairing done promptly. Jefferson Street. G. W. RE_ED, Carriage and Wagon Manufacturing, Blacksu.ithing. Painting and Trimming. JcHci-on

Builder, Indian Village. JOHN STUMBAUGH, Farmer. Carpenter and Joiner. SIMEON SMITH, Farmer. Carpenter and Joiner. C. E. JOHNSON. Brick Manufacturer. DANIEL SARBER. Fruit Tree Agent.

Swan

R. S. HAINES (of Baum, Walters S: Co.) Dealers in Dry Goods, Groceries, Hardware, Glassware, Queensware, Hats, Caps, Boots, Shoes, School Books and Stationery Articles.