Howard County, Missouri - Chapter with an unread heading (no. 5 of those read), 1883 (part 2 of 2)

The standard of .scholarship in Central college has always been very high. Indolent students arc not allowed to remain. A considerable proportion of the students send themselves to college, and their industrious example is contagious. To aid meritorious students who would otherwise be unable to comi)hte their course, Mr. A. F. Davis, of Fayette, g-ave $."',000 in January, 1883, the i;icome to be loaned without intere,>t to such students as may be recommended by the faculty. This will be known as the " Arthur F. Davis Student's Loan Fund," in memory of the deceased son of the generous donor of the fund.

The different chairs of the college are tilled b_v professors who are specialists in their departments, and well eqiii[)ped to guide the postgraduate studie-- of young men who annually aspire for such instruction. Original work is expected from year to year of each occupant of ii professor's chair. This, tirst in the forn) of public lectures delivered before the whole bod}' of students, and afterwards, in some instances, addressed to ii yet wider pul»lic through the press, constitute an attractive feature of the college.

The college library now numbers some 3,000 volumes. An aluni;ii alcove is given to works of reference. On the completion of the new chapel the library will find better accommodation in the present chaijei, which will make a most attractive library room. In the matter of library, as "well as that of mineralogical and zoologital collections, and of scientiflc apparatus the foundations have been laitl with reference to superstructures of ample size. In short, the college has sought the real and the permanent in all the work done.

President Hendrix, though young in years, brings a ripe experience, thorough culture, and a zealous and tireless energy to the work. With such a man, therefore, to look after its interests the grtmdest success may be expected for Central college in the future.

Past Tkksidents Anij Professors

Eev. E. R. Hendrix, D. D., 1878. O. H. P. Corprew, professor of Greek and Latin ; Edward A. Allen, professor of English and modern languages; Wm. B. Smith, professor of mathematics ; James T. Anderson, professor of chemistry, physics, and astronomy; J. W. Kilpatrick, professor of natural history, mineralogy, and geology ; T. G. Mumpower, principal of preparatory department ; T. H. Harvey, fellow and adjunct professor of Greek and Latin.

Executive Co.Mmittee Fix An Ci Al Comm Itte K.

1882 - Hubert ,M. Harvey, Ph. B.. Saline county, Mo. : Thomas Hundall Harvey, A. M., Saline county. Mo. ; Benjamin C. Hinde. A. M., Fayette, Mo.

Graduates Ix Schools 1882 Iioavard Female Collec4E

This splendid seminary for young ladies was chartered bv the Mi-^souri Legislature in 1859, nearly twenty years ago, and is now presided over by the Kev. Joseph H. Pritchett, assisted by an able and experienced corps of teachers. It is a twin offshoot with Central college from the old Howard high school, which was founded bv Wm. T. Luekey as early as 1845, and which for ten or fifteen years made an enviable history among western institutions, being alwavs distinguished for its successful discipline and advanced curriculum.

Till the beginning of the civil war the college grew more prosperous every year under -the new dispensation, but like most other institutions belonging to the Southern Methodist church, it suffered very greatly during the war - being despoiled of everything. The grounds were left exposed, the building dilapidated ; and, M'orse than all, the vv'hole i)ro[)erty was subjected to a heavy debt. Five years after the war, the Rev. Moses U. Payne paid off the debt from his own private purse and restored the property to the church on the condition that the school should thereafter be conducted u[)on the manual labor plan. In order to carry out this provision, Mrs. J. P. Fuller and Mis- A. E.

Cooper were chosen joint in-incipals, who, with a conipeffiit corps or teachers, conducted tlie school three years. This phm being found iiiipracticnble,Mr. Pavne so modified his conditions as to con=ent that the school should be conducted as the church should conclude best. The school w^i^. therotorn, continued under the management of iNIiss Cooper as sole principrd from June, 1873, to June, 1874, wlien Prof. E. H. Pitman, of St. Charles county. Mo., was induced to accept the presidency. His labors began under very flattering auspices, liringing to the school, as he did, a fine reputation as an experienced and successful educator. Hopes were generally entertained that his presidency would bo permanent, as the school had already sulTercd much at home and abroad from frequent changes.

Owing to bad health and other discouragements, however, Prof. Pitman retired in. 1876, and the Rev. Joseph H. Pritchett, was elected president of the college. The selection was wisely and judiciously made. There were many serious endiarrassmeuts attendant upon the ofllce, and none l)ut a man of tireless energy and decided executive ability Coulu have brought order out of the chaos which prevailed. Tliis. the able and etEclent head of the institution, supported by a superior faculty, successfully did. The school more than realized the expectations of its friends tlie first year of the new administration. Its second year had been one of marked prosperity. There had been nitre pupils in attendance, and tlie classes had been larger ar.d better organized than at any time since the suspension of the college during the war.

The necessary steps have been taken and a good foundation laid f<")r securing a library, scientific apparatus and a museum. A reading room has been provided, whore the young ladies of the boarding department mav have access to the l)est standard and periodical literature of Europe and America.

Howard college justly claims -to stand at the head of western schools for the education of females - especially so in the extent of its curriculum and the thorougbnoss of its instruction. It lays particular stress upon fundamentals and essentials in intellectual and moral culture - nothing for mere show or parade. There are eight teachers employed, and instruction is given in English literature, liiijher mathematics, two ancient and two modern languages, mental and pKvsical science ; besides a primary school, and a school of art, including music, p;iiuting, drawing, etc.

The building, however, is out of i-epair and needs renovating in order to make it look neat and attractive. It is a largo four-story brick, built ia the ahape of the letter "L," and is located near the Central collrge, a little to the riglit and south, fronting southwest.

Present I'Acui.Ty

1882-83 - H. K. Hinde, A. M., M. D., president, professor of mental and moral philosophy ; Charles E. Forster, A. 31., professor of ancient and modern languages; B. C. Hinde, A. M., professor of physical science ; Miss M. W. Ewin, teacher of mathematics ; Miss Mary G. Williams, A. B., teacher of English language and literature ; Miss Willie Hardison, principal of school of instrumental music ; Miss Emma 3Iann, principal of school of vocal music ; Miss Annie E. Howell, principal of school of painting and drawing; Miss Emma D. JacjLsou, principal of primary department; ^ilrs. 11. K. Hinde, matron.

Former Presidents

1879. - Miss F. A. Penn, A. M., Fayette, Mo. ; xMiss Ella Fisher, A. M., Fayette, Mo. ; Miss Annie Root (Mrs. Violet), A. M., Stursreon,Mo. ; Miss Minnie C<nniovey, A. M., Moberly, Mo.

Public School At Fayette

Fayette has agood public school, under the management of A. F. Willis, county commissioner. Tiie school building is a brick structure, erected in 1871 ; it is two stories, and contains fourrooms. The teachers are : Prof. A. F. Willie, principal ; Miss Sudie Morrison, Miss Eva'ine B. Willis Anderson, teacher in colored school. One hundred and thirty-eight pupils now enrolled ; eighty in daily attendance.

There is also an excellent school for the colored people. Two hundred and twenty-three white children are of school age in the district : one hundred and thirty colored children are of school aire in the district.

Fire

This was the wild cry wliich startled the inhabitants of our usually quiet city and tore them in rude ha.>te from their peaceful slumbers at ab'iut four o'clock on last Tlmrsdaj' morning, the loth inst.

Leaping from tlieii- bods and donning the tirst articles of apparel that came to htuid, they rushed almost with one accord, and without regard to personal a]jpearance, into the slreets, and luado tlieir way I'.y the lurid glare of tlames to the principal business block ot' ton'n, on second Main cross street, south of the court-house. Here a sight met the gai;e which struck terror to the hearts of the bravest men. Great sheets of livid tiame were bursting forth and darting their fior}' tongues heavenward from the rear of Norris & Knaus' furniture establishment, situated about midway of the block. About one-half of the block was composed of frame buildings, and the fire spread with almost lightning-like rapidity, and in a {qw moments twothirds of the block was a rolling, surging, roaring mass of flames. The scene simply beggars description - men, women and children lushing hither and thither, carrying out goods, shouting, screamiuir, and gesticulating; thi- blaze throwing a weird, uiiearthly brightness for miles around.

So intense was the heat, and so panic-stricken did the spectators seem, that some time had elapsed before any well directed eflbrts were made to check the devastating course of the devouring element. At length the " bucket brigade " was formed, and did valuable service in throwing water on tlio roof and rear of tlie Tolson Hall building, by which means the flames were subdued, after eight business houses had been completely consumed.

But a small portion of the contents of the buildings were saved. The wildest excitement prevailed for some time, and in the elfort to save goods and effects they were hurled indiscriminately and promiscuously into the streets. After the first panic had somewhat subsided, both men and women, without regard to class or condition, went faithfully to work to remove everything of value possible to places of safety.

William Shafroth, one large double brick store house, $8,000; insiiranco $4,000; and on two two-story frame business houses, total loss of $1,000; no insurance.

German-American Springfield Fire, Mass. Queen, of Liverpool Ins. Co. of North America ^-Etna, of Hartford Fire Asaociation . Home, of New York Phanix, of Hartford . Pennsylvania Fire

After Thk Tire

By eight o'clock the fire was under control, and while some of the people, wear\'. dirty, emoke begrimed, with clothes torn and dishevelled and hearts made sore by the terrible catastrophe, returned to their homes to breakfast and gather their bewildered thoughts, others remained on the scene to guard the property from pillagers and make arrangements for its disposal.

Wm. B:irnes maybe found on First >ilain street, f.vo doors below Mr. Prosser. He will be i>ack to the old stand as soon as building can be erected.

Before the ground ir. the burned district had become cool, Messrs. Dickerson and Grave? had their forces at work erecting temporary wooden structures, in which to do business until more substantial buildings can be built.

E. C. Stowc, pliotographer, with his usual characteristic ejiterprise, managed to secure three excellent vie^vs of the »i;ii;Iving j'l'.iiis, of which he is having an immense sale.

To Miss Hattie King belongs the honor of having given the first alarm. And bravely did she earn it. She was awakened by the light from the fire shining in at her window, and liastily arising, slie snatched up a linen duster and drawing it about her as she wont, ran into the street screaming "fire!" and with wonderful presence of mind made her way to the scales near the court-house, and seizing the scale bell began a vigorous riiYging that soon brought the startled people to the scene.

The ladies deserve great credit for the part they took in the morning's work. Their flashing eyes and encouraging voices urged the men to strain every nerve to check the raging tire fiend, and their hands did noble service in the work of saving.

J. M. CoUer sustained his reputation as a hero in cases of emergency, and to him, perhaps, more than any other man, are we indebted for the saving of the renwinder of the block, and much more valuable property. By almost superhuman etfort. and at innuiuent risk of his life, he ascended to the roof of Tolson's building, where 'oy the aid of other brave and willing hands water was brought, and the further spread of the lire prevented.

James Tiadall (colored) performed a rash and rather foolhardy act of bravado. Rushing into Graves' saloon while the walls were tottering on their foundations, he seized the large clock and carried it out, reaching tlie street just as the walls fell with a crash, missing him but a short distance.

Wliile njuuy of the I'L'tter class of colovotl people loiKlered gooii iH-sistaiice, ft nuinlier of proverliially worthless ones stood iibout and absolutely refused to make any eli'ort, either to check the lire or save jn-operty. Ko words of condemnation are too severe for any man, lie he who or what he may, who will stand idly t>y and see his neighbor's in-opeit_\ de;lio}ed, without making some attempt at rescue.

Business Houses Of Fayette

Boundary - Phj-sical Features- - Early Settlements - Glasgow - Its Early History - First Churches and Ministers - Town Incorpurated - Cit_v OtBeials - Growth and Business - Banks and Bankers - Railroad Bridge, Telegraph, and Telephone - The Address of W. Pope Teaman, D. D. - Salt, Sulphur, and Mineral Springs - Palmer House - Stockholders - Description of the Building - P;\!mer House Opening - Secre' Societies - Early Schools - Pritchett School Institute - Morrison Otjservatory - Lewis College - Public School - Lewis Library - Present Business of Glasgow - Postmasters. ,

Boundary

The territovi;;! limits of Chariton townshiji liave not been changed since the creation ot'the same by the county court, in 1821. It i< in form something like a triangle, and contains about seventy square miles. It is bounded on the north by Chariton and Randolph counties ; on the cast h\ Prairie and Richmond townships ; on the south by Boone's Lick township, and on the west by Saline and Chariton counties, being separated from Saline county by the Missouri river.

Physical Features

The land away from the river is generally high and rolling, and was originally covered with a dense forest, the greater portion of which has been cut to make room for the well culti\ated farms which are now seen in every portion of the township. A number of limestone quarries have been opened and worked by the local trade. Rock is, ho\.'ever, found in many parts of the township.

Among the streams are Doxey, Bear, Richland, and Hurricane creeks, all of which flow westv/ardly and empty into the Missouri river or cue of its trilnituries.

Early Settlements

Among the early settlers of Chariton township, were Thomas il. Cockerill, who located about two miles east of Glasgow. He afterwards became a resident of Glasgow. He died about the breaking out of the late war. H. Clay Cockerill, the present editor of the

Stephen Doiiolioe located two niile.s east of Glasgow, and tlied before the war. He left a faniil_v, hut none of jjis children are now living in tioward couiity.

Henry Lewis came from Virginia at an early day and sctlleil also in the tn\vnship. He was an uncle of Major J. '\\'. Lewis, and ilied iieforc the war.

Jolin Wilhoit and Talton Turner were early settlers, and are remembered to tliis day as being the only two AVhigs who voted that ticket foi- years in the township.

Edmond Lewis, Win. D. Swinney, James Earickson, Daniel Estill, James B. Bonldin, Horton R. Barton and John Bull, were all among the pioneers of Chariton township, and all emigrated from Virginia. Horton R. Turner now I'esiiles in Linn county, ^lissonri. John Bull was at an early period a reiiresentativc in congress. Patrick '\^'oods \vus an t.';irl\- settler. So w!»s Austin F. Walden, ^^llo was at one time a judge of the co\inty court. William ^Varren «as the lirst ju-<tice of the peace in the township.

Glasgow owed its early existence to two facts : the heakhfulness of its location and the superior advantages that would accrue to that location as a future trading point. Other tov.'ns had been founded near it, one of whicli (old Chai-iton) had attained considerable importance, and at one time contained from one to two thousand inhabitants, but after surviving a number of years, the site was finalh- abandoned, on account of the malaria and other di'^eases, which annually proved to be unnsu:dly malignant and fatal. Old Chariton was laid out in 1817. by Gen. DutV Green (who lias since been noted in the history of Missouri as one of her shrewde-t politicians), 'I'liomas Jcjyce inul Major Finley, near the mouth of the Chariton river, two miles north of the present city of Glasgow. The town grew so rapidly, and promised sf) much for the future, that William Cabeen, one of the pioneers of the place, actually exchanged his lots in St. Louis, for an equal Mumborof lots in Chariton.

Chariton i)eing regarded in 1829, as too unhealthful to live in, tiie town of Mouticello was then located, one mile to the rear of it, on high laud. In lS?'-2, another town was started on a point fprojecting into ihe Mi^^oLiri river, at the mouth of the Chariton, which was called Thornton-buri:. This name, however, not suiting tlie citizen- of the io

"Wo liavc often heard it remarked, that too njueh name was not only burdensome, but at times })roved t'aial to its owner. Whether the name in this instance had any effect upon the aspirations of the town, we camiot say, bnt it is a fact that Louisrilie-on-Missouri-viv>'f. together with its predecessors, Monticcllo, Thorn.tonsburg and Chariton, have long since been nnmltcred witli the things ot the i)ast.

Xone of the above situations being just what was desired, upon which to rear a permanent town or city, they were al! abandoned, and the present town site of Glasgow was selected, as possessing all the requisites necessary for such an enterprise. Accordingly, in the fall of 183(3, the town was laid out originally on parts of sec.ti(jni 8,9, 16, 17, township 51, range 17, by "William D. Swinney, James Earickson, Talton Turner, John V. Nichols, W . F. Duunioa, James Glasgow, T. N. Cockerill, llichard Earickson, Joseph A. Blackwell, Thomas White, James Head, Stephen Donohoe, John Bull, C. D. "W. Johnson, Benj. G. Pulliam and Wm. J. Moore. Tiie jiroprietors of the land l"rom whom the town site was purchased, were Talton Turner and James Earickson. The name Glasgow was given in honor of James Glasgow, above named, who was one of the early settlers of Chariton and who afterwards moved to St. Louis, where he died.

The first sale of lots occurred on the 10th of September, 183t)» the land still being covered with the native forest trees. One hundred lots, one sixth of the whole number, were oll'ered for sale, rmd these were selected with u vi^-w to an equal distribution of the lots sold and reserved, iu the more desirable or less desirable portion of the town.

The pioneer business man of the place was a Mr. Walker, who erected the typical log cabin on the spot where the blacksmith shop of James Davis now stands, and opposite to the Palmer house. Here he opened a small stock of goods, and his prime articles of trade were whiskey and tobacco, the former being the matutinal drink of the old settler, and the latter his chief article of luxury.

The uext building was that of Charles Purdon, which was erected on the corner of Howard and Second streets. It was designed as a residence and chair factory, Mr. Purdon being a chair-maker. This building, which was also constructed of logs, was destroyed by fire during the late war. ;Maiiy of the old settlers still have Purdon's chairs, and prize thoiu highly for the soliil comfort tliej alFord as well as for theii- diu-ability. The earliest " village hiacksniith " wa~ Gi'ecn W. Plunket, who came from Kentucky. The old citizens wlio now reside here, remember the roar of Ids furnace and llio din of his sounding anvil, as he ''sharpened" the plow, or shod the horse. Plunket is dead. Xoah Swacker, who was, however, a contemuorarv of Plunket, still resides in Glasgow.

The first store and v.areliouse condiined was opened hy AV. J. Moore c^c Co. Then came Dr. John 15ull, Joseph A. Blackwell, Dunuica & Barton, Mann & Ball, B. W. Lewis & Bros., Lewis, Nanson & Co., Bartholow, Lewis & Co., John D. Perry, Damran Bros, tt Co., William Spear & Co., White & Eariokson. H. W. Smith, Skinner & Price, and a number of others, souie of whom are now dead, while others reside elsewhere ; a very few still remain in Glasgow. The lirst horse-null and carding machine was operated hy E. Fisher. ]Mr. Fisher had the honor also of supplying the town and trowelling public witli tlie fir-t steam ferry lioai , which was named " Clark H. Green," after the editor of the Glasgow Times, one of the early newspapers of the town. 'Slv. Fisher is still a citizen of Glasgow. The first i>h_ysician was Dr. James Ivivingston, who went to Grundy county, ilissouri. Dr. 1. P. Vaughan, was also among the first physicians in the town, and has since remained here, excepting a short period of time sjient in St. Louis. He now resides in Glasgow, and is still dc\oted lo his profession, in which he has achieved much prominence and success. Among the pioneer attorneys, were James A. De Conrcy and Thomas Shackelford. The former came in 1842, and edited a newspaper called the I'ilot. Mr. Shackelford came in 1840, fniui Saline courdy, Missouri, where he was born, but did not begin the practice of law until a few years later. He has constantly resided in the town and has been one of its most prominent and successful citizens.

Emerson & Thornton (after the latter the old town of Thornton.--- burg was called) established the first ferry here. Samuel Steinmetz. was the original shoemaker of the place, and attended faithfully to the soles of his patrons for many years. Jesse Arnott ran the first liverystable, Christian Matthews the first butcher shop, and Dr. Thomas M. Coekerill opened the first drug store. Oliver S. Coleman was the first tailor to exercise his trade in town. Under him worked Jos. G. Williams, who has continued to live in Glasgow since 1837. The first hotel-keeper, was Thomas McCoy, who was also a tailor His house wa- locfited on Comiriorcc, betwrou Si^conil aii'l 'J'binl streets, north f^ide, and is now stiinding. AValfer G. Childs was tlio first man who met his deatii b}" vicdence. lie was a Virginian, and was also the- pruprielor ofa liotel. Soon after he ojjened liis house, one oftlie eitizens of tlie town lia^ipened to l>e intoxicated, and while in front of the liotel bjcainc quite noisy. Ciiilds politely requested him to go away. The man immediately left, but returned again, soon after procuring a large knife, and stepped up to Childs, who was standing near the door of his house, and without uttering u word of warning plunged it into his breast, killing him. The murderer started in the direction of the river, pursued by a few outraged citizens who had seen the bloody deed, and leaped into the water. The parties began to pelt him with rocks, sticks and other tlnngs that they could get hold of, until he was finally struck on the head with a chair hurled at hiui from the bank. After this he sank and was seen no more. Louis Robion opened t lie tii-st saloon. John F. Xicliols started the first tobacco manufacturing esta.bli^linieut.

Glasgou- possessed at an earl\' date ( 1837 ) \'crv good mail facilities for a remote and distant town from St. Louis. A tri-weckly stage was put on the route lietween the town and St. Louis. The stage was hirge enough to carr}' nine persons, and the fare was $10 to St. Louis.

"W. F. Dunnica, now ari old and respected resident of Glasgow, got aboard of the stage soon after tlic line had been established, bound for St. Louis, but after going rdiout twenty miles the stage broke down. He, with others, " footed '" it to Columbia, went to the river, l)onght a skiff, and continued their journey to St. Louis, where tliev arrived in good time.

First Churchks And Ministers

The first religious denomination to bear aloft the banner of peace in Glasgow was tlie ]\Iethodist. Rev. Thouia- Patton and Rev. Benjamin. Johnson, the circuit riders for this district, held services here prior to 1840, and met at the houses of some of the citizens. Mr. Patton is dead, and Mr. Johnson went to California. Rev. Charles D. Simps(ui, Old School Presbyterian, held religious jerviccs soen after. He was, as stated elsewhere, among the early school teachers. He died in St. Louis.' The first church edifice was erected liy the Methodists, on Fourth and Ciunmerce streets (lot 1, block 27). frame building, and is still staudini: and used as a boardiug-hou-^e. The Old School Presbvterians built the next church in 1S13.

Town Incorpouated

The first government of tho town w;i3 derived from the' county court, ibe immediate governinir <ir corrective power l)eing in the liun.d.s of IX constable and iusticc of the peace. On the 27tli of February, 1845, the legislature passed "An act incorporating the city of Gla#- o-ow," wliich act establislied the city limits, provided for the election of officers, and defined their powers and duties.

In 1853, an amendatory act was parsed, extending the corpori\te limits as l'oliow,s : -' Beirinning at the main channel of the Missouri river, opposite Gregg's creek ; proceeding thence up said creek one mile ; thence due north to 15ear creek ; thence down Bear creek to the main channel of the ^lissouri river; thence down said chanricl of the Missouri river to the place of beginning."

The city government was organized by the election of H. W. Sniirh as mayor, and R. P. Hanenkamp, Jacob Zimmerman, Dr. I. P. Vaughan, James S. Thomson, George B. Dameron, E. Billingsiey, and Jesse Arnott, council. James S. Thomson was chosen president of the board, and Rev. C. D. Simpson, secretary.

The present officers of the city government are : A. B. Southworth, mayor ; N. B. Weaver, C. H. Lewis, James Fitzpatrlck, H. Stackland, John W. Baker and Simeon Openhimer, councilmen. R. H. Nanson, marshal; H. C. Grove, clerk; M. Leahman, treasurer; and J. J. Hawkins, city attorney.

Gkowtii And Business

The town continued to grow in business and importance until the Korth Missouri railroad was constructed, twenty-seven miles north, thereby cutting off much of the trade, which had come from that direction to Glasgow, for many years.

The next blow wa- the building and completion of the west branch of the Wabash, which also took away much of the bu-iness of the town. For many years Glasgow was the shipping point for a great section of country, and was also a market to the farmers, who to the merchauts their tobacco, pork, apples, etc. After building the railroads above named, the produce and surplus of the farmers along the lines of these roads foiuid a better market, as they thought, m Chicago and St. Louis, and, consequently, withdrew their l)U.-inCiS from Glasirow.

Siiire the coming of the Chicago aiul Alton niilroiid to the town, Ghisgow has Inavcly maintained its own, and has a population ot rdifjut 1,800 .^ouls. Tlie schools (Lewis college and Pritchett school institute) are located hex'efa full history of wliich is given in this chapter), and add mucli to the business as well as to the educational and literary interests of the place.

Tiio improvements made in the town in 18 1?, were as follows : The Glasgow female seminary and Odd Fellows' hall, at a cost of $3,(^00. A large brick hotel erected iiy Turner arid Earickson, a.t a cost of $7,000, on the corner of Howard and Water streets. Captain .lohn F.Nichols erected a two-story lirick warehouse. John Iltirrison commenced the erection of a large brick flouring mill.

Banks And T.Ankkrs

The tirst banking house was a private institution, operated by Weston F. Birch & Son, from 185-1 to 1859. During the latter year, the Western bank of Missouri was organized ; its priricipal stockholders were Win. D. Swinney, Weston F. Birch, James T. Birch, Thom.as E. Birch and George W. Ward.

Thomson & Dunnica succeeded the Exchange bank in 1863. Birch, Earickson & Co. started a bank in 1865. Glasgow Savings bankwa> established in 1871 ; capital $75,000. Directors : G. W. Morehead, Thos. Shackelford, J. H. Turner, Jr., J. \V. Southw.orth, Sydney Shackelford, Geo. B. Harrison, Thos. E. Birch. Thos. Shackelford, president; Thoinss E. Biich, cashier; George 15. Harrison, assistant cashier.

Glasgow is the terminal point of the great Wabash system of railroads. The Chicago and Alton railroad crosses the river at this point, the company building a bridge in 1878, which cost about $500,000.

The Western Union and Mutual Union telegraph companies, are represented. The town will l)e supplied with telephonic facilities soon, connecting the principal business houses, the hotels :'>nd springs.

Ladies, Oentlenien - Fellow-cilizt'as: To ine has been assigned the pleasant duty ot giving you a welcome to this interesting occasion. In belialf of those to wlioni we and the wide workl are indebted for this m:iguiticent enterprise, the complelion of which we celebrate to-da}-, I welcome all. In behalf of the citizens of the old and cultured town of Glasgow, I welcome you. To the smiling hills, generous tields, bowing forests and hospitable homes of Howard county, you who are visitors are tin ice welcome.

I have said we v.olcomeyou to this inlerestiug occasion. Tliis is truly an occasion of rare interi'st. "\\\- have not met as partis;ins to relebvnte the tempm-ary triumph of a part of tlie people over another part ; not to do homage to tlie valor and success of some standard bearei' ; not to vv-rcath with laurels the brow of some personal favorite ; nor for any purpose other than one in which all persons of all sections and all parties may and do have a real and practical interest. A great achievement in science and ;irt has been made, and a wonderful advance step in higher civilization has been taken.

The ever v,-estward cf)urse of empire, iu its irresistible onwardne.ss, has chosen our central state of the Union, our own longest river of the continent, and our own classic town of Glasgow, as the theatre for the enactment of the greatest performance c.f the greatest science of a. progressive age. I do not exaggerate. 1 do not use strong terms simply because they are most convenient for speech-making. I mean what I say. A great steel briilge, spanning a great river for railroad crossing, is an achievement in the science of civil engineering and the art of construction, that marks the progress of thouglit and leiirning, and surely indicates that steadv development of mind and wise utilization of matter, upon which is dependent the victories for which man is so eminently suited by his God-like endowments. The adaptation of the tangible results of mind-work to the promotion of man to the higher jjhascs and planes of progressive life, is an essential fictor in the forces of true improvement.

The means and facilities for sate and rajiid traii-<it of persons and commercial commodities, are hiirh in rank with those conditions of life which we seek to sum up and e.xpress in a single word - civilization. Prominent among these means and facilities is the structure familiarly known as a bridge. Next in the march of prcjgress, after the improveti road, c-imc the bridge. The necessity for this structure must have been felt at a very early [leriod in the history of civilized

but it was not until ;i oompaiatively late one that the art of bridge building can be said to have assumed any veiy delinite eharactei'. From Greek historians we learn of bridges built by ."^euiiraiiius, Darius, Xerxes, Fyrrhus and others. But it would appear that the stj'le of these structures was rude and unscientitie. It consisted simply in the erection of piers, upon the io})s of which were laid horizontal beams of timber or large flat stones. During the monarchy the early da\s of tlic republic of Eonie, bridge building remained in this primitive condition : yet the :;rch wa> essentially a Roman invention, and it was not until after their civilization had distinctly developed itself that the art of bridge building could be said to have existence on anything like a scientific basis. It is not improbable that the tirst stone bridge of large span was the Pons Seiuitorius, or Senator's bridge, built b}' Caius Flavins Scipio. From this time on, during the days of the glory of Eome, this important physical cxl)ression of civilization made stead}' improvements, subject to tlie hindrances interposed by the civil and military vicissitudes of the republic. Some of the Eoman structures were remarkable for their imposing effect and substantial work, and evinced a skill in engineeringthat still challenges admiration, 'rh.e prim^pal material used ia all of the great bridges of the ancients was stone, and this was the jjrinci['al material used by the scientific corps of the Fonts et Chaussees of France, under whose skilfid engineering the beautiful bridges of Blois, Orleans, Tours, INIohlins ami (>t!iers were designed and bifilt in the eighteenth century.

But it was not until about the year 1775, that cast iron was used among the ordinary building material of bridges ; this was by IMr. Pritchard, of .Shrewsbury, Engl.-ind, in the erection of Coalljrookdale bridge, and thus was laid the foundation of a new and valuable style of construction. Mr. Pritehard's example was follo\ved by Thos. Wilson, at Sunderlaml, 1795, ami shortly aftorwariis cast iron was largil}' a[)plied by Telford an<l his contemporaries.

It i.- to the present century tliat the world is indebted for the highest attainments of science and art in meeting the demands created by the wonderful progress of civilization, promoted by the application of steam to railwa\' locomotion, for bridges that coml)ine all the elements of safety, durability and rajjidity of construction ; and to our own land may the world turn for the highest exhibitions of learning and skill in this department of public works.

Great bridges are not built by novices. There is no department that require^ greater or more skilled brain work. We cease to loolv to the fascinations of poetry, the charms of eloquence, or the wisdom of the forum, for the exhibitions of the power of close and systematic thought. It is to great works of the present day like that which we celeljrate, to which we turn as the practical utilitarian monuments nt true greatness. Poetry, eloquence, law and government, are factors of civilization, but mit its highest forms. The discovery and practical a[)plication of hidden forces to the real and actual demands of a ceaselessly pi-oirrcssi\e litb, is a stc}) far in advance of those original elements of improved society, yet all are necessary lo the complete entirety.

Ifue would appreciate the soundness of this superiority oi' mental achievement, let us contemplate, for a moment, some of the points to he settled in designing a bridge. And tirst, it must be known is the water-way aVjsolutely required by the most unfavorable circumstances of the particular case. This space, as to its dimensions, will depend upon several conditions: the area of the district contributing to the stream ; the rjuantity and condition of its rainfall ; the conliguration and the geological character of the water-shed, the drainage of which must be passed under the bridge. Again, the form to be given to the piers and arches is not merely a matter of taste. Here, "close calculation must be made of the extent and peculiar direction of water pressure; also of the artificial weight. V'.-hich, under the most urgent demand, may be brought to bear upon the structure, and then the properties, susceptibilities, capabilities and liabilities of the material which it is proposed to use in the construction ; these and many other minute and equally important points must be studiously and cautiously settled.

Beliold the first large steel bridge ever erected in the world ! To the enterprise and public spirit of such minds as those who manage the affairs of the Chicago and Alton railroad company, is the world indebted for this brilliant achievement. To the learning and skill of General Wm. Sooy Smith is the company and the public indel>ted for the conception, suggestion, prosecution and completion of the work.

It is true that steel has entered, more or less, into the construction of bridges for many years ; but until a very recent date it was used only in the parts exposed to the greatest strain. But up to the time that the Glasgow bridge was designed, no engineer had been so bold as to plan any great bridge entirely of steel. Indeed, previous to that time there was no steel which possessed all of the requisites of a firstclass bridge material. There was steel much stronger than any other metal, but it was brittle at low teniperatures. The minds of engineers throughout the world were eagerly looking out for a steel, the compositions of which united the necessary toughness at all temperature* with extraordinary strength. Not until the scientific exqieriments of an American and "a Western man, Mr. A.F. Hay, of Burlington, Iowa, resulted favonrbly, was the long-sought boon found. When this steel was produced, it was subjected to the most careful tests, and was found to be capable of being bent double without crack or flaw when reduced to the lowest temperature attainable by freezing chemical conil)inations. These tests and experiments were made by General Smith, who recommended it for bridge building purposes; his suggestions were approved and adojtted liy Mr. Blackstoue, president of the Chicago,

Altoiiand St. Loui-s railroad company, who is hiin^cU'a civil engineer of eminent ability, as well as an execntive otKcer of distingnished success.

There is a little incident in the history of the bridge before us, of which Americans may I>e justly proud. During the national centennial e.\'})Osition, General Smith met the celebrated English engineer, 'Mr. Ixuiow, and, in a conversation on the subject of steel bridges, banteringly saiil to him: " Look out, Mr. Barlow, or we will build a great steel bridge in America liefore you will in Eluroiie." It was but a t'ev? days ago that the general had a letter from Mr. Barlow, asking as to the " progress on the j^roposed steel bridge at Glasgfiw." Commendable was the proud gratitication that must have swelled the geueral's heart in [inswcring back, " Trains are crossing it." (Here the speaker was interrupted l)y prolonged applause.)

AVe feel kindly to\\'ard tiie government and people of her British majesty ; yet how can we refrain from a little exultiitiou at the constantly recurring evidences of America's more rapid progress? (Applause.)

The two or three very small and comi)aratively unimportant steel bridges that hav ebeen built in Europe, still leave the Glasgow bridge the only great structure of the kind in the world.

But, my hearers, let us go down from the superstructure, let us leave these thousands of tons of steel, these marvellous adjustments and curious Combinations of force, and we will look at the basal structure. Those piers excite our admiration as we behold the lieauty of their symmetry, and wonder at the gracefulness of their forms, as they stand u[i!iolding the elegant superstructure, with its 'passing 1)urdens of wealth and thousands of living souls, in seeming consciousness of their great mission.

Those graceful columns see safelv across the great river uncounted millions of the treasures from the hands of industry, and the hopes and the fears, the joys and griefs, the ambitions and disappointments of many thousands of our fellow-mortals. Long after the youngest person in this vast concourse of souls has stepped from the stage of life's varied drama, will those piers bear up dud see safely over our unborn descendants. As sentinels, too, they stand reminding us that the works of nuiu endure more than the workman, and silently say to us, lay broad and secure your foundations.

Well, we must go under the water. Those piers rest not upon the sandy, muddy bed of the river. Down througli the sand and mud and debris to the bed-rock, men went excavating and taking up the bed of the river here and there, that each pier might have a safe foothold upon the foundations of the earth. The process known as the " pneumatic," of securing subaquatic foundations, is an invention of an English pliysiciau. Dr. Potts, made more than a quarter of aceutury ago, and introduced into this country by Chas. Poutz, about the year 1857, for bridging the great Pedee and the Santee rivers.

The womli.T ot' thi>i specie!^ of engineering is the pucumatkcaisson, by which foimdutions ;iie built above the surface of the water and let down to the bed-rock tluit supports the bed of the river. The lirst of these seiontitic wonders was desiiined by General Sniiti), the engineer of the structure before us. This lie proposed to sink for the foundation of a light-house on Frying-pan shoals, Ijut the war interrupted and the work was nut aceomijlished. After the war was ended and the people had returned to the a.rts of peace, the general designed and sunk the first pneumatic caisson ever built. This was used for putting in a sea-wall piroiection for the Waugoshance liglitliouse in the straits of Mackiiiac. It surrounded the entire lighthouse, which stands two and a half miles from shore, and is regarded as one of the lioldest and most successful feats in American engineering. (Applau-;e.)

Quickly following this alm(^^t marvelous achie\'enicnt, were the foumJations of the Xcw York and Brooklyn suspension bridge, and of the great railroad and conimonway Itridge of St. Louis. ^Nleanwhile, substructures of the Omaha, Leavenworth and Boonville bridges were put in, under the supervision of the same ma>ter, by the same jjrocess. ilany other imjiurlant bridges, both in this country and abro.ad, were constructed upun piers founded in this way. The pneumatic process has undergone much im[novemerit and development since its invention by Dr. Potts, and most of the appliances used in putting in the fouudations of our bridge, are the invention^ of the engineer who built it.

But no^\- we must come up out of the water. The work is complete before us. A thing of beauty is a joy forever. Beauty is here combined with strength, durability and utility. Such combinations awaken admiration and iusi)ire confidence.

Tiie metal of \vhich our bridge is composed, has dout>le the strength of the xcvy best wrought iron ; it stretches as much before breaking, expands and contracts less with change of tempei'ature, corrodes less rapidly, does not weaken under heavy strains, and is far more uniform in 4ualitv.

All the parts of tliat magnificent structure subject to tension have been tested fifty per cent beyond the heaviest load they will ever have to bear, and it is estimated that the margin of its safety is iifty per cent greater than in the iron bridge^ of its class in this country.

We thank Gen. Smith ; we thank Mr. Blackstone ; we thank tlie Chicago, Alton and St. Louis railroad company, for this contribution to the future development of a great state. The western division of the Chicago and Alton railroad is the best built aud best equipped railroad in this mighty v/est. It runs through the heart of the best State of the union. The counties of Pike, Audrain, Boone, Howard, Saline, Lafayette and Jackson, combine all the resources of wealth of which any country can boast, aud they are pieopled by men and women who, for true ]iatriotistn, noble generosity and genuine hospitality, are not surpassed by the noblest of the nolile.

It i« an honor to any corporation to own and uso property in siirli -a coiintvy and among >ncli a people. We welcome the corporation iind we wi^ih it success. And General Smith, whose sojourn in Glasgow lias Iteen a pleasure to our people, will at all times receive that hearty welcome merited liy genius, culture and enterprise.

Fellow-citizens : As the two great geograi)liica] divisions of our state are ;it many points united by .strong and heautil'ul spans on great arclies, so ma\- the two great sections of the union, linked liy steel and iron bars, and rails and wires, be more lij-nd}- bound by the strong chords of fraternal spirit, national love and a proper regard for national honor! (Applause.)

We must bridge a great chasm v.-ith a great moral and social structure. The substructure must be laid deep in the hearts of the people on both sides ; the piers must be built of patriotism and connected by arches of wisdom, and these must support a track for the car of a common humanity. Such a bridge cannot be built b\- demagogues - no seekers after pviblie plunder need apply. AVe want engineers skilled in the alfairs of state. "We must have workmen inspired by the noble enthusiasm of true national love and pride. We want and must have a common country bound together by the chords of common interest and fraternity, and he who seeks to rekindle the flames of sectional animosit}^ must be anathematized as a nuscreaut and traitor, and be to the people as a heathen and a publican.

Such a bridge must and will be built, of which we take the one before us as a physical expression ; and he who seeks to combine a solid section of the union against a solid section, will nieet his merited dooni at the verdict of an intelligent citizenship, eve;- demanding unity of spirit in organic union.

Salt, Sulphur, And Iron Sprixgs

These springs wliicli are located near the city, were disru\cred more tlian Iralf a century ago, and arc now highly spoken of, on account of their medicinal virtues. As early as 1842, they were recommended by a lunnber of the best and most prominent citizens of the town, but until recently (1882), no special efl'ort has been made to bring them into notice. Bath-houses will be erected at the difl'erent springs by their proprietors, which will be equipped with all modern and scientitic appliances, and everything will be done for the comfort and convenience of the sick and atllicted, who may patronize them. Below will be found a partial analysis of the springs prepared by Prof. T. Berry Smith, of Pritchett institute, Glasgow, in JIarch, 1883: - To the JEOi/or of the Cy'iasr/ow Journal:

It will l)c observed that the spring near Mr. Barton's is a clialybeate spring, containing large quantities of iron and lime. All of the others abound in salt and free sulphuretted hydrogen gas, with medium quantities of iron, sulphate of magnesia and sulphate and carbonate of lime. The approximate flow per day of twenty-four hours is also given. I could not give this in reference to Marr's well spring as it is an artesian well bst feet deep. It contains more iron than either J. F. Lewis' or the Eed Bridge springs. The gas escapes and iron settles when the water is kept in bottles and exposed to the air. therefore to get these to best advantage, the water must be used at the ?pr:ngs. T hope some time to be able tt) make more accurate anal}-ses.

Palmkr House

One of the largest, most costly and elegantly furnished hotels in Missouri, outside of the three largest cities of the State, is the Palmer house, at Glasgow.

(.fficei-ed :is follows: Thomas SliackcUVu'd, iirL-.>'nlenl ; J. S. Thoini^sou, vice-president and secretary ; J. AV. Hervt'ord. treasurer and superintendent. Work wasconmionoed without delay, and the building was tiiiished during the latter part of the year 1SS2.

The Bcildixg

fronts west on Main street, overlooking- the Missouri ri\'er and a beautiful stretch of country on the Saline county shore, is built of brick, the main iiortion being four stories high, with hand-onie verandas from second and third stories. The dimensions of the uuiin building proper, are 54 X 135 feet, with an " L," 45 X 4G ; the main entrance being in the centre on Main street, with the ladies' entrance on the uorth and one oa the south leading to the huVies' ordinary.

First Flook

Eunning the entire length of the centre of the building is a passageway eleven feet wide, with fifteen feet ceiling; in this are located all the and ga.; pipes propor; it is also a means of ventilation. Fronting on Main street, are six business rooms. To the rear of this hall and under the " I.,," is a roomy basement, where are located the Coleman gn.s generator, the electric batteries, laundries, etc.

Second Floor

is reached by tlirec different avenues ; north and south entrances, and by the main stairway in front fifteen feet wide. This stairway leads to the uiaiu hallway, running the entire length of the building, and is eleven feet wide and twelve feet in the clear. To the right of the entrance is located the office, which is supplied with an electric annunciator as well as speaking tubes. The otiice is 22 X 22 feet in dimensions. To the left of the entrance is a large reading-room, a ladies' parlor , and a ladies' reception room. To the east across the hall are rooms e?i.s((i7e. To the south of this is the dining-hall 24 X 45 feet, with two eiitr inces. The ladies ordinary has a soutliern exposure", and also south entrances, size 15 x 35 feet. To the west and between the ordinary and main hallway are the sample-rooms.

is used exclusively for sleeping apartments. The house is C(pii|)peil with liath-rooms, hot and coh! water, and the entire building is one which would be creditable to a much larger town or city.

One of the most important events that ever occurred in the history of the town was the o[iening of the I'rdmer house lo the puVilic, which took place on the 9[h day of ]\Iarch, 18S3. The Glasgow Journal, of March 16, 1883, said: -

As was anticipated, there was a large attendance at tlie oiieniug of the I'alnier hou«e on Friday evening, some six hundred guests assembling in its spacious rooms, a large nunilier of whom came froni neighboring tMties. The morning train on the Chicago and Alton railroad from the west brought in ;i number of guests, and still more came in on the night train. The evening trains on both roads were literallv crowded.

The guests began assembling in the parlors soon after eight, and continued to pour in ra]ndly until eleven o'clock. Dancing began about nine, in the large dining-room which was reserved for the jnirpose, and continued until nearly daylight. The music was furnished 1)V the Coates" opera house band of Kansas City. The ball-room jn'oved of ample dimensions, ten and twelve sets occupying the floor at a time, and the dancers passed away the hours merrily.

The sup[)er, prepared and served under the skilful direction of Mrs. Wilhite, was all that could be desired, and reflected credit upon the lady. As the large dining-room had been transformed for the time into a ball-room, it was necessary to use a smaller room, which would accommod>;te but sixty or soventv" persons at a time. Some ten or a dozen tai)les were spread in all, but with care and skill, the changes were effected rapidly and without confusion.

On every side we heard praises from the guests from afiroad, ar.d surjirise at the size and elegance of the building. We may safely claim that no one was disappointed, and the expectations of the majorit}' were greatly surpassed.

iluch of the pleasure of the evening is to be attriljuted to the efficient work of the various committees, and especially to the ladies who were appointed to assist the reception committee. There wa- a sufficient number to see that none of the numerous guests were neglecte<], ani-l none shirked their duty.

Altogether, ^ve have never seen an ciitcrlainnient of its size pass otT as pleasantly as did tlie opening Friday niglit. Our citizens endeavored to inalie it as enjoyable as possible, and our guests seemed to apj)reciate their etlorts.

It was iiiipossil)le, of course, to obtain the names of half wlio weje present, but aruoni: li'uests from neighboring towns we noticed S. C. Boyd, F. P. Selaec,'" A. J. Trigg, Leslie Orear, J. C. Patterson, editt)r of the Progress, Adolph Striiver, R. V. Montague, D. Montague, J. P. Strother and lady, S. Bachrach, II. Lowonstein, M. Hagedoru. Misses Drusiila Hutchison, Cora Hutchison, Lizzie Kino;, Kussie Boyd, and ^kland Striker, Marshall: F. H. Gilliam and lady, W. T. Swinney and lady, G. B. Porter and ladj*. Miss Katie Swinney, and Samuel Daniels, Gilliam ; A. E. Rector and ladv, C. AVhit "Williams, editor of the Index, Dr. T. B. Carter, and Jonas Stern, Stater: A. J. Rodman, Wm. Walker, D. M. Willis, Chas. Harris, Ledru Silvey, ]\Iisses Pattio AVoodson, Hattie Salisbury, Laura Earickson, and Josie Wilson, Salisbury ; N. B. Parks and lady, J. D. Butler and lady, A. C. Vandiver, editor of the Conner, and Dr. C. T. Holland, Kevtesville ; Judge J. B. Hyde and lady, and Dr. T. E. :\Iartin, Daltiui :"Miss Emma Heryford, A. J. Pay ton, and L. Sv.earinger, Forrest Green; I. X. Houck, editoi' ol'tho Fayette TiidtpeniJeuf.'W . A. Dudii'con and ladv, S. B. Tolson, R. C.Clark and S. C. Major, Fayette ; Mi^s. l'. R. Wayland and daughter, Col. J. R. Richardson, and D. J. Briggs, Roanoke ; E. R. Lewis and lady. E. E. Samuels, E. Taylor, Huntsville ; Wm. Me- Murray, and Henry Runkles, Mexico ; Mrs. J. A. Race and daughter, Moberly ; Chas. Dewey and sister, Kansas City ; C. A. Ilonakci- and lady, Leadvillc : J. R. Hawpe and lady, Shackelford ; Frank Massie, Kentucky ; ]\Iisses L. and M. "Walker, Pleasant Green, Cooper county.

Morning Star Lodge No. 15, 1. O. O. F., organized in 1846. Charter members - Samuel Steinmetz, Thomas Davis, Ashley, Phillip Foust, H. House. The charter was surrendered about the year 1872, and the lodge reorganized thereafter in 187-.

Early Schools

One among the first schools kept in the town of Glasgow, was opened by Rev. Charles D. Simpson, anOId-Scliool Presbyterian minister. This was between the years 1840 and 1843. The most important school up to 1850, was known as the Glasgow female seminary. The building - a large, handsome brick which cost $3,600 - is still standing on the }):-ow of the hill. It was erected in 1848-49, with Odd Fellows hall in the second story. The first principal of the school was Rev. A. B. Frazior, who was succeeded by Revs. George S. Savage. and French Strothcr, and others. Tlie building is now unoccupied. The boarding-house connected witli the seminary is a large brick building. It was erected in IS.ii, and cost $3,iJ00.

Pritciiett School Institute

The collegiate school, known as Pritchett school institute, owes its origin solely to the enterprise and benevolence of Rev. James O. Swinney. The year 1865, follo\ving on the clo-^e of the great civil war, found the country sadly in want of the means of academic and collegiate education. It was to aid in meeting this want thai this school was inaugurated. It was begun in the autumn of 1866, and for several years was conducted in the building known as the Glasgow female seminary and Odd Fellows' hall. This building and the atijacent grounds and buildings were secured for it by the intluence and at the sole cost of Mr. Swinncy. The original plan and aims of the school will be best learned from its tirst pul)lished circular - a liberal extract from v.hieli is the subjoined : -

This new school for youth of both sexes, begins its first session ]\Ionday, September 17, 1866. For nearly bv-enty years the principal has been an earnest laborer in the cause of education in central .Missouri. Reiving on his extensive acquaintance, he submits to the appreciative communities of the State some of the claims of his school to their confidence and patronage :

1 . Its j)frmanencij . - To make it permanent and to begin a foundation for present and future usefulness. Rev. J. O. Swinncy has generously donated to it $20,000 in endowment and school pro[)erty. The principal, assisted l>y instructors of thorough competency, expects to devote to it the best energies of his remaining life. The hope is cherished not only by himself but by his generous friends, tliat it will be, not only an institution of l)lcssing to the present generation, but one to increase in resources and usel"uluess for irenerations to come.

2. Accommodations. - The school buihliniris amply coinmodioiis ff)f the number of pupils to he received, is cligihly situated, and is to be fitted and iurnishcd in superior style.

3. Scltool Plan. - It aims to combine the advantages both of the grammar scJiool and college. The instructions comprise, (1) English language and literature; (2) mathematics; (3) ancient classics; (4) modern languages ; (")) natural science ; (t!) metaphysics and moral philosophy; (7) logic, rhetoric, and political economy; (8) instnnnental and vocal music. As soon as a charter is obtained a detailed course of study will be published. That large class of pupils who are in elective studies can receive certificates for such branches as they complete; and the smaller number, who aspire to a a full, collegiate course, can here receive, icJien the>/ are earned, all the customary school honors.

4. A(]ini.ssio)i . - We neither seek a large school nor crovxltd classes ; hence no scholar will be received who has not attained the entraiwe grade. This will insure the students, (1) proper classification; (2) systematic study ; (3) ample time to learn and recite.

.5. Order and i^muladon. - AVe reolion it a recomni'Midatiou to our school that it places boys an<l girls in such relation to each other as to afford an opportunity for the most retiued emulation, in learning and manners.

6. Discipline. - This is to be firm but mild and uniform. We desire no pupil who is not disposed to yield a ready obedience to the internal and external regulations of the school. The discipline respects these three circumstances: (1) attendance; (2) conduct; (3) scholaiship. Diiiiy records of them are kejit. Students ivho be-. come refractor\', or even indifferent, to their daily record are quietly dismissed. Both for teachers and pupils our aiotto will be that of a celebrated English school, Doce, Disce, ant Discedi ; Teach, Learn, or Leave.

7. Special Instruction. - Young gentlemen, or ladies, who wish to pursue special branches of higher mathematics, mechanics, or astronomy, can find no more liberal assistance in the west than we can afford them. We expect, as soon as practicable, to furnish our school with the more important pieces of philosophic apparatus, and with astronomical instruments adequate to useful observation in the i)roblcm of spherical astronomy.

8. Location. - The school site commands one of the most extensive views of water, woodland and prairie scenery, to be enjoyed in the state. The situation of Glasgow is pre-eminenth' health}' ; and the society for refinement, social and religious culture is unsurpassed in Missouri.

To Parents And Guardians

IhAv Si.-riptui'Qs uie to he duily voml, ;uk1 ex(.'rclses (A' devotion coii- (hieletl. While we cultivute the intellect \vc would diveet the spirit to the liiiiiier lite and destiny. While training the mind we would not tbi'Liet the heart. Wiiile we earn our daily bread ia the toil of the teachers' vocatif'ii, we are coHL-cious of higher motives than temporal advantage. V\'e desire your hearty co-operation, first, in securing the regular attendance of your children ; second, in iutlueueing their manners and application.

In the year 1S67, the school acquired a corporate existence under the gener;d act of im^n-poration. By its charter, its property and seneral management is vested in a board of trustees, consisting at first of three, and afterwards of tive and seven persons. It is uecessaiy for tliem to be men of family, and residents in the vicinity of Glasgow. By its fundamental law it is forever to be a Christian, but not a denominational school, and to be oj.ien alike to j^outh of both sexes. The president is the onlv ofiicial chosen directly by the trustees. He has coniuiittcd to him the entire respon>il>ility of selecting assistants, arrauging the course of study, selection of textbooks, administration of discipline, graduation of pupils, etc. The president i^ strictly responsible to the trustees, and all other teachers are responsible directly and solely to him. In t!ie lirst year of its t'xistence the school had 146 pupils, and it became evident that the building and groimds were too contracted for its wants. A fine lot of ground on the eastern limits of Glasgow, consi>ting of seven acres, was procured, at the cost of Mr. Swinney, for $3,000. On this the present commodious building was erected, at a cost of about $20,000, all of which was furnished by ]Mr. Swinney, except u donation of $5,000 from Mr. Eichard Earickson, now deceased. Tlio building is of brick, three stories high., and ha>. a metallic roof. It is 6b X 55 feet, and has ample halls, a chapel, and numerous rooms for lectures, recitations, laboratories and museum. Tv,-o hundred pupils can tind ample accommodation within its walls. Into this building the school was removed in the autumn of 18ti9, and the building in town was sold to Lewis college. The si;ho(>l remained under the sole management of Mr. Pritchett for seven years, till the close of the scholastic }ear 1872-73. The successor of Mr. Pritchett in the presidency of the institute, was Prof. Orea Koot, Jr., wlio held the [position tor three consecutive years, till the close of the scholastic year 187ii-77. He was succeeded by Rev. R. T. Bond, who held the po.-ition for the next four years -

Previousl}' to 187-1, in order to maintain the hifj^h standard of instruction, I'or which, the prebidenl was solely and pecuniaril_v responsible, several iji'ntlenien of Ghisirow made liberal annual contributions ; and it is the special \visli of Mr. Pritchett, to transmit to the future, the names of dames O. Suinney, John Harrison, Thomas E. Birch, Sr., Kiehard Earickson, Thomas Shackelford, Mrs. Lucy A. Swinney, ]Mrs. Eletmor Lewis, li. F. Hayden, John F. Lewis, and Geo. B. Harrison, as contributors to an annual fund, wdiich enabled him without an endov;ment, to maintain a collegiate school.

In 1874, the institution received a great impulse by the magniticent donation of $50,000, from Miss Berenice Morrison. This sum, together ^'."ith other vested endowments, now amounts to ncaily $60,000, the annual interest of which, iu addition to tuition, constitutes the income of the institute.

The patronage and comparative success of the school has varied in different years ; but in all this time a steady groTcth has been maintained; and to-day in its appointments and facilities for thorouLi'h academic and collegiate instruction, it holds a high rank among the colleges of ^Missouri. While it has steadily aimed to produce scliolars rather than ^(-(7c/««/c.'i; yet more than forty young ladies, and fifteen young men have received their diplomas here, many of whom are now iii positions of honorable trust; and all iu positions of usefulness.

In addition to the original school property, the trustees have lately purchased the i-esidence and grounds formerl}- owned by 2ilr. Pritchett. This property, joined with the adjacent grounds and buildings, constitutes the whole, one of the most valuable school proj)erties in central Missouri.

In connection with the endowment of $50,000, made to Pritchett school institute, iliss ^Morrison made an additional donation of $50,000 to found and endow an astronomical observatory. This fund and the acquired property, is under the control of the same persons as trustees, who for the time are trustees of Pritchett school institute. But the trusteeship of the observatory is a separately acquired investiture - pertains to the same persons, but not as a part of the original trust, but for a distinct trust and purpose.

In 1874, Miss Morrison, then in Eurono, in lierowu name authoiized and empowered Prof. C. W. Pritclictt, lo proceed at once lo rrect and cqiiij) an astronomical observatory - subject to the direction, in certain particulars, of her legal representative, Kev. J. O. 6\\iiUiey. lii the execution ot this work, - the selection of site, the erection of building, the selection, purchase, transportation and mounting of iiistrumonts, - Mr. Pritchett had the generous and liearty co-opera<:ion of ^Ir. Swinney. Tlie building was erected in 1875, on a lot of ground one and a half jniles east of Glasgow, especially donated for tliis purpose l.)y 11. Clav Cockeriil ani.l John F. Lewis. Its geographic position is 1 hr. 3 m. 5.i;l3 sec, west of the dome of tlie United States naval o'lservatory, Washington, and in latitude o£i% ItV, 10.7.")", north. Tlie Iniildinu consists first of the equatorial room and tower on the east. It is of brick, with very massive walls, carried up from a depth of ten feet below the surface. In the centre is the great pier for the equatorial - twelve by twelve feet at base, twelve feet below the surface. Thi^ Ituilding is surmounted by a hemispherical dome, and metallic roof and shutters. The dome is made to revolve bv a system of gearing and wheel-work on six spherical balls of gun metal, which roll in a groove between two sets of iron plates - the lower set firmly attached to the heavy limestone capping of the tower, and the u[)per to the heavy sill of the dome. The metallic shutters, in four sections, are raised and lowered by an ciidless chain connected with a system of pulleys. I>eneath this dome is mounted the si)lendid equatorial, by Alvau Clark & Sous, mounted in December, 187.5. It is twelve and one-fourth inches clear aperture of objective and seventeen feet focal length.

Directly west of the equatorial-room and attached to it is the room for the meridian circle, collimator and sidereal clock. All these iustrumerls arc- mounted on heavy insulated pins of solid masonry, extending ten feet below the surface. The meridian circle is by Wough ton & Simms, London - six inches clear aperture of objective and seven feet focus with twenty-four inch circles, reading to single seconds by eight microscopes. The sidereal clock is by Frodsham, London. West of the transit circle-room is the library and work-rotim. Here is stored a very valuable astronomical library and various minor iustrumeuts, - the telegraphic instruments and electric chronograph. The chronograph is used for recording observations by electro-magnetism, and the telegraph is chiefly used for sending out time signals from the standard clock. The cost of building and instruments was about $2.5,000.

The main olijcrt of llie observatory is to make exact and systematic oliservations of the heavenly bodies, and to reduce, record and iuil)ii<li tlieni. For the last seven years, in desiiile of its small annual income, it has di>n" a large amount of work, much of which is of iieririai^i'Dt value. ]\I.;nv oi its obser\atioirs liave been publislied in the scientific journal; of Europe, and a niiich larger number av.-aits publlcatior, in a more suitable form. Part of this time, '.Mr. Pritcliett was assisti-d Iiy his son. Prof. Henry S. Pritchctt, now ju-ofessor of mathematics and astronomy in Washington uni\'erjity, St. Louis. He now lias the assistance of his youngest son, C. W. Pritchctt, Jr.

Lkwis College

Lewis college is located in Glasgow, Howard county, Missouri, and liad its origin in the l)enevolence of two prominent citizens of the place, Colone' l^cnjamin W. ]jev,i> an<l Major James W. Lewis. These brothers, by industry and tlie skilful management of a large manuficturing business, luid acquired considerable wealth, and desired to use il fortlie benefit of their fellow-men, and especially for tiie community in which they had spent so many luqipy and prosperous years. Accordingly a plan was formed t'or the establishment of a college ; liut in the fe\v years preceding the war and during its continuance, tlie times were so troublcil ami society so divided, that immediate action was not considered prudent.

The M'ar devolopied new issues aud surroundings, and forced changes upon individuals which had not been anticipated, and culminated events suddenly which thoughtful minds had seen coming, but for which they yet unprepared. The brothers were strongly in s^'mpathy with the government in the preservation of the union and in the principles it sought to maintain ; it seemed, therefore, titting that they sliould put thenrselves in accord with tlieir jirinciples in their religious as well as their political associations. They and their fa'uilies had always been in fellowshii) with the Southern Methodist church, but tinding tlicmselves out of accord with it in the new issues develope<l by the war, they deemed it Ijest to ^cver their relations with that denomination aud unite with the Methodist Episcopal ciiurch, in the interests of which the Pev. D. A. McCready had then been sent to Glasgow. Accordinglv, they and their wives, together with Noah Swackcr and wife, joined that church and were by INIr. Mc- Cready organized into the first Methodi-t Ejii-^copal 5o:Mcty formed in

Howard county since tlie iri-eat divi.sion in 1841. The innncdiate outgrowth of tins step was the purchase of a church building on Market street, and the establishment of a school in the basement which was called the Lewis high school. Of this school Kev. I). A. JlcCrcauv was aiipointed principal and acliicved encouraging success. This was the initial step, and precipitated the plan for the proposed college, which now took detinitc shape. The enterprise might perhaps have been more rapidly developed and commanded more immediate success had not the course of events been changed by the han.d of Providence.

lu 186G, Colonel B. ^Y. Lewis died from the etl'ects of a carbuncle on the neck, but in his will he directed his executors to set apart the sum of ten thousand dollars for the purchase and maintenance of a library in the city of Glasgow, which should be under the control and management of a board of trustees appointed by the annual conference of the Methodist Episcopal church in Missouri, and should be open to the citizens of the town as a circulating library. He also proposed to make a proportionately liberal provision for the future college, of which this was intended to be a part, Imt died before his plans could Vje developed. Li the ^ame year, his wiilow, !Mrs. Eleanor T. Lewis, his son, Benjamin W. Lewis, Jr., and ^Majov James W. Lewis erected, at a cost of nearly $2G,000, the handsome building known as the Lewis library building, which they proposed to deed to the M. E. church as soon as the trustees should be appointed by the said church to receive it and the above bequest. In March, 1867, the matter was brought before the Missouri conference, in session at Independence, and the following persons were appointed as trustees, viz.: Major James W. Lewis, Joseph D. Keebaugli, Charles K. Barclay, Nathan Shumate, David A. ]McCready. Benjamin W. Lewis, Jr., John ^yachter, Hon. George Young, Hon. David Landon, Joseph H. Hopkins and William S. Wenlz - " for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of said will and taking possession of said bequest, buildings and other property, and for the further purpose of establishing a permanent institution of learning in the city of Glasgow," and, pursuant to previous notice, the said trustees met on the 24th of May, 1807, in the city of Glasgow, and adopted articles of association, and on the 2od day of September, following, became by due course of law a body politic and corporate under the corporate name of the Lewis college and library association.

with Eev. J. S. Buvwick, A. M., pn/sldcnt, assisted liy L. Brcinor, A. M., Miss S. E. Eichelberger and Mrs. E. S. Barwick as teachers. One hundred and forty pupils were enrolled. A few were classed in the college departinont, but the )n-incii)al work of the school was in ihc academic grades. Priif. Barwick remained only a part of two years as president, and in 18t)9, Rev. L. M. Albright took charge. The library building proving inadoriuato, steps were taken by Major James W. Lewis and others to {un-chaso the seminary building on Third and Market streets, then owned by the trustees of Pritchett school institute. This purchase, including the brick building immediately adjoining, was effected sometime in 18(59, and the college was opened there. The surroundings were even more pleasant and the institution was better prepared to provide for its students. About the same time the trustees came into possession of the large frame building known as Bartholow hall, situated on tlie corner of Fourth and Commerce streets, which ^vas fitted up with all the necessary arrangements for a club-house, where young njen cnuld boaril themselves or be boarded at cheap rates. By the muniticence of its founders, everything was done that could l)e to secure jiatronage and to elevate tlie grade of the school, but, notwithstanding their efforts, the growth was slow. The local patronage by political preferences and social relationships, was naturally turned to other institutions, and the church to which the scliool looked for patronage was able to do but little, for the reason that its membership were tor the most part new comers, young married people with but little more money than was necessary to buy land and stock and to meet the wants of their growing families. These facts were not altogether unexpected, and yet tlicy were somewliat discouraging to tho.-e who compared the progress with that made with older and more favored colleges.

In the spring of 1881, President Albright resigned and the trustees at their meeting in June, elected Rev. T. A. Parker to till the place. Prof. Parker did not personally take charge of the school but, by the permission of the board, employed James C. Hall, A. M., and Mrs. Olive K Hall, A. M., to manage the att'airs until the next year. At the next meetuig of the trustees, in June, 1882, Rev. James C. Hall, A. M., was elected president and Mrs. Olive K.Hall, professor of Latin and Greek. The circumstances surrounding the school were not such as to inspire confidence, or develop enthusiasm, yet the college took no step backward ; local sympathy was slow in growth, but it came at last and a creditable respect was wdu.

Sc'Vorul c-lj'oi'ts were iiiade to secure eiulownieut and various plans adoplcd, hut nunc of tliein wei-e ])ioducti\'e of much iVuit. 'J'lie pntrijiii/inti; ei'ul'i-ienccs of (be chureh woe divided in feeling'. }iartly on account of dissatisfaction with the Icjcal surroundings, piirtly en accounl of eilbris to secure tl.ii'ir inlluence in establishing schools in other parts of the state. The want of endowment made it impossihle to meet the necessary expenses for insU'uetion, and tiic work ^^oulJ necessarilv have been aban.- doued had not the deficiencies from year to year been promptly rnet by Major James "W. Lewis, who generously expended thousands of dollars in this direction. In the vear 1S77, some changes were made in the general management, and the school was th.rown moi'e fully upon its own income for support. In the spring of 1880, pi-opositions were made to the trustees for the consolidation of Lewis college and Prichett school institute into one school, under the control of the M. E. church, and a contract for such consolidation was made by representatives of both institutions. Init before the ojieiiing of the fall session it was again dissolved.

In the spring of 1882, Bishop IL W. Warren, D. D., visited the college for the jnirpose of examining its condition, needs and prospects, and in council with prominent citizens it was resolved to appit-al to the citizens of Glasgow for aid to supply better, buildings and more ample grounds, and in case they neglected or refused to do so, then the college should be removed. This was fully set forth in a jniblic meeting held at the M. E. church in Glasgow, Mtirch, 1882. At the next annual conference of the church held in Chillicothe, a committee was appointed to act with another committee to be appointed by the St. Louis conference of the ^L E. Churcli, as a joint commission to determine the location and to relocate if necessary, Lewis college. This commission met at the annuid crnnnicncenunt of the college, ]Mav 31, 1882, and decided to relocate the college at one of the several suitable cities which should m:ike the niost liberal bid in lands, money and building. This committee met again on June 2n, to open the liids received - Sedalia offering twelve acres of land suitably located, and $10,000 cash, and Glasgow^ otlering twenty-five acres of land, the building and apparatus of the college, two pianos, tlie boarding-house and the liuilding known as Bartholow hall, and a subscription of $7,000,

Glasgow was selected, and the necessary arrangements for the transfer of the property to the trustees were made. Steps were immediately taken to purchase the handsome residence just north of the city kaov,-ii as llic Lewis miinsloa. On Novciuher 22cl, the iieuu tiatioii was effected, and on the 21st of December, the new premises ^vera taken possession of by the college.

A full reiiorl of the action of the commission and board of trustees in the lucati^tn of the college and the purchase of property, was made to the [Missouri and Si. Louis annual conferences and endorsed hv them. llev. J. J. Bcntley was ayipointed financial agout, and plans were adopted which promise to make the college at once a success. A genera! retrospect of the entire history of tlie college shoM's a slow Ijut continued advance. Froni its humble beginning in the basement of the church, through all t!ie viscissitudes of its foitune, it has won every step it has gained by determined and perse- effort. Whatever of L'topian dreams may have hovered o^-er its early years have been dispelled by the struggles through which it has passed. Those who administer its allairs grasp its interests witli a strong hand, and upon the new and permanent foundation, with the handsomest surroundings of any college in Missouri, Lewis college sets out with flattering prosjiects to achieve the nolilest ambiliori of its I'ounders, ami to bring to their names the honor due.

Lewis Libuaky

Tiie Lewis library was tbunded by the late Colonel Benjamin ^V. Lewis, who oidered in his Avill that the liberal sum of ten tlKuisand dollars should be set apart to be invested in a library, to be located in the city of Glasgow, Howard county, ilissouri ; and tliat the said libraiy should be under the control of the ilethodist Episcopal church. Since his death, a handsome buiding has been erected by ^L's. f^leanor Lev/is, his widow, Benjamin Yi. Lewis, liis son, and ^lajor J. AV. Lewis, his brother, in which the library is now kept.

Since its foundation, it has been steadily increasing in favor and prosperity. Its influence is widely felt, and its interests begin to find a response in the hearts of the people, who already regard it ^f ith pride as the ornament of the citv, and a fitting monument of the life and labors of its benevolent founder.

It is replete with all the standard authors, leading magazines, and a fine collection of mineral specimens ; is arranged somewhat after the style of the public school library, St. Louis, and the works contained are estimated to have cost $5,000. Many rare and ancient curiosities are to be found here, affording large s|)eculative theories, and themes for earnest and candid study, The building is a handsome two-story structure of modern architecture, the second floor being dcvoteil to tlik> liliravv ami rcadiiiii-room. Tlic first tioor is a piit)lie lecture hal!. The huiulini,'' i-^ 40x9U feet in diinensidiis, and cost $30,000. This is without d(nii)t one oi'the tiuest institutions of its kind in the state, and has to 1)C seen to he fully appreciated.

Post-Offce

Glasgow post-office was established September 27, 1837. TIillist of postmasters with date of appointment is as follows: - September ?7, l^o', R. P. Hanenkanip. September 30, l83it, Thomas A. Lewis. November 30, 1841, Daniel Mayuard. January 25!, 1842, R. P. Hanenkainp. November 13, I84(i, Henry W. Smith. April 11, 1849, W. F. Dunnica. December 24, 18.")2, John C. Crowley. February 4, 1853, James S. Thompson. August 24, 1853, John T. Marr. November 11, 1856, Gideon Crews. Dccem!)cr 31, 1861, Frank W. Diggs.

Directory Of Glasgow

SouaethiDg more than one thirtl of this township v.-.is talcen off in 1880, to lorni Burton township, leaving it as it is now in area, about fifty squr.re miles. It is bouniled on the noith l)y Kandolph couuly, on the east by liniton township, on the south by Uielnuond town-'hip, and on the west by Chariton township.

Physical Featukes

This township unlike any other in the county, included originally a prairie, which constituted about one-fourth of its area. This portion of the same was called Foster's prairie, after Silas Foster, who settled there at an early day. The surface of the township consists of hills and nndulations, but the soil is rich and constitutes a fine agricultural region. Bonne Femme creek finds its source in this township, in a niunber of snnill confluents which drain the southern jiarl of tlie same. Cabin creek with other streams, water the township in various directions.

Early Settlers

Prairie township being a little remote from the river, was not settled as early as some other districts of the county. The pimieers were partial to large streams and great forests. They drew mucli of their sustenance from both, and so long accustomed were they to the sound of the winds passing through the branches of the trees, that sheltered the door-yards of their former homes, that, in the selection of a site for a new location, they did so, with special reference to the convenience of the former and immediate proximity of the latter. Prairie township not presenting to the eve of the earlv settler, the

;Klv;intai;-es of timber unci water to siieh v.n extent as he <le>ired, it was not so e.irlv and so densely populated as the townships i)ordering upon the Missouri.

Tiio tirst persons to locate in tlie township were Silas Inyart, W'm. Harvey, Durlin Wright, Uinjihrey Bess and John Titus. These t'^ok ehiiuis about three miles soutli of the town of Roanol<e. Tlmmas T'atterson, father of Rice Patterson, settled the place where Captain Finks now lives, in 1817,v,iiere he n::ade small ini[)rov<^ments. J'resley, "Willianv and Frank Holly, came in 1821 : also, Stephen, -Jolni and William Green, and Wesley, Asa and George Thompson. William Shores, a Methodist preacher, was an early settler. Benjamin Williams opened a farm about four miles v/est of Rc.inoke at an early day.

Lott Hackley located in the southern part of the township, and David Crews in the central portion of the same. Richard Lee was an early settler. The following parties settled in the township fron) 1819 tol8:.'5: Nathaniel Morris, Alfred Williams, Harrison Daly, James Hardin, Love Evans, George Foster, Robert James, Levi Markl.md, Asa O. Tlicmpson, Michael Ribb, Jonas Ro!>b, Reuben Anderson, Philip Prather, Patrick Woods, William Padgett, Silas Foster, Leyton Yancy, William Drinkard, Haniau Gregg, Garland Maupin, Charles Denny, James Ramsey, A. Williams, Joseph Fo-ter, Martin Gibson, John Cross, Jackson Thorp, Joseph Rundel, Willi-.m Maupin, William Green, Wesley Green, John King, James King, Tljomas Graves, John Snoddy, Walker Saoddy, David Martin, William Richardson, David Gross, William Plutson, Stokely Mott, John Fennel, Thomas Simmons, David, James and Irvin Lee, John Page, William INlontgomery, Peter Ford, Sr., Asa Kerby, M. Lane, Franklin Wood, Garrett Trumble, William Arch and Padtly AVoods, David White, John Warford, James Snyder, I.,ynch Turner, James Denny, -lohn T. Cleveland. .John Broadus, James Hackley, Charles Harvey, William James, "William McCully and George Jackson.

This is a. bright, new town, located on the line of the Chicago and Alton railroad, and was lai<l out in the spring of ISTii. It is surrouudcd by a beautiful and fertile country, about eight miles from Glasgow. The first Inisiness house was completed and occupied by P. A. Wooley. Flagg and Prather, began the erection of a building about the same time, but did not get their stock of goods inti> it as soon as V/ddlcy. SaiiUK-1 Pralher was the first postmastev. The next building was a hotel, and erected by one, ililehani. The town contains one church edifice, built by ditl'ercnt denominations as a union church ; throe dr}' goods stores, t\^'o groceries, two drugstores, one lumber yard and two blacksmitlis.

Roanoke was originally settled by Vicirinians, wlio were great admirers of that eccentric, but talented man, John Eandolph, of Roanoke, and named the new town after his elegant country seat - Roanoke. It was laid out in 1834, on the east half of the southeast quarter of section 10, and west lialf of the southwest quarter of section 11, township 52, range 1C>.

James Head erected the first house in the town, as a business hou-^e (weneral store) : he was also the first postmaster. C. K. P^vans is the present postmaster.

Tlio town contains two cliurchcs, one a Missionary Baptist ;ind the other a Union church, two dry good stores, two groceries, two drug stores, one tin sliop and stove store, two saddlers, two milliner-, two blacksmiths, one t'urniturc store, one excellent public school, ami one boardmg-house.

Roanoke was the place for holding the great central fair for several years after ISiifi; tliis fair was sustained by Howard, Randoipli and Chariton conntie>.

There have been no changes made in Moniteau township since its reorganization and establishment, in 1821. It is one of the largest municipal divisions in the county, embracing an area of about seventy square miles. It is bounded ou the north b}' Bonne Fennne townshi[>, on the east by Boone county, ou the south by i3oone and Cooper counties, and on the west b}- Franklin and Elchniond townships.

This township was once covered with a tine gro>vth of timber. The land away from the river and the larger streams is usually high and rolling. The soil is rich, and mauv farmers have here l)uikled elegant homes. Water facilities are good. The ^loniteau creek, after -vhich the township received its name, traverses the entire length of its territory, while Salt creek waters other ]:)ortions of the same. Plentv of Iniilding stone and coal, the latter but poorly developed, is found.

The settlement of this township began comparatively early - 1812. At this period Price Arnold located ou section 23. He was from Mercer county, Kentucky, and arrived in Franklin township in I'^ll. Here he remained until the following }"ear, and took a claim where his graiuUon, ^Matthew Arnold, Esq., now resides. The same year he was joined by 'William Head, who caiue from Washington county, Virginia. In the latter part of that year ( 1812), these two gentlemrn selected :' sight and began the erection of Fort Head, named in honor of Mr. Head, named above, who wa^ chosen cajitain of the little l)and, formed for the defense of the small colony again-t the anticipated attacks of the aborigines. It is impossil)ie to give the names of all the settlers at this late date, who sought refuge in the fort. We will, however, give the names of such as]we have been enabled to get, and felicitate ourselves over the] fact that we have snatched even these from the sea of forgetfulnes5,*whither they, and all recollections concerning them, are so raiiidly tendiiiL:'. Their nanu-s are Price Arnold, William Head, Jaine-< Piiios, William Pipes. .bi-cph Austin, Perrin CoolLy, .a Methodist miiii-ter. Pi-ter Creas;Mi, and

Heiirv Lemons. After the clo.^c of hostilities, in 1815, iniinigralion at once set in, and many valuable accessions to the popuhitioii were made.

* Gerrard Eobinson arrived in 1S19 ; Patrick in 1819 ; Waddy T. Ciirrau in 181P : George Pipes in 1817 ; Pleasant Pipes in 1818 ; John Gray in ]S17 ; Ephraiin Thompson in 1817 ; James Hollom in 1817 -. Solomon Barnett and Znceheus Barnett in 1818; Thomas Tipton in 1^20 ; and Federal Walker in 18-23. These were generally from Kentucky, the others from Virginia. In 1819, quite a number of settlers came from Todd county, Kentucky, and made a settlement in the northeastern part of the township, chief among whom were Colonel Benjamin Reeves, afterwardslieiitenant-govcrnor of Missouri, "William L. Reeves, Benjamin Givens, Edward Davis, Colonel Joseph Davis. Judoe Edward Davis, and Colonel Horner.

The town of Sebree was laid out on a part of the snuthea~t quarter and part of the northeast quarter of section 18, township ."I'l, range 14. The town was located on the projected line of the Louisiana and Mississippi railroad. The road, however, never having been built, the town did not thrive.

Burton town>hip was created in 1880. It was taken from Prairie, Richmond and Bonne Femme townships. Its boundary as fixed by the county court, is as follows : Beginning at the Randolph count;/ line between ranges 1.5 and IG ; thence south to the line between sections 19 and .30, township 51, range 15 ; thence east one mile; thence south one mile to the line between townships 50 and 51 : thence cast to the line dividing sections 35 and 3i), township 51, range 15 ; thence north to the county line : thence west with said line to the beginning. It adjoins Randolph county on the north, Bonne Femme township on the east, Richmond townshii) on the south, and Prairie township on the west.

A portion of this township is prairie. The general surface iuneven, but as an agricultural region it is perhaps not surpassed i)y any other township in the county. The township is watered by the Bonne Femme and Salt Fork creeks. Both limstono and coal are found.

This town is located on the lino of tlic Missouri, Kansas and Texas railroad, and contained a population in 1880, of 12ii ; the population now (1883) is considerably more. The l>usine5s includes several stores, general assortnient, a blacksmith shop, etc. The Patrons of .Husbandry have at this point (the only one in tlie county) a co-operative store. There is a hotel and one church edifice. The i-ailroad company have here a good and sufEcient depot.

Boxxe Femme Townshii'. Boindauy

Bonne Femnie township I'eniains as it was originally formed, in 1821, excepting sections 11, IJ, 1-5, 22, 23, have since been taken otF, and added to the new towu'^hip of Burton. Bonne Femme is situated in the northeastern portion of the county, and is bounded on the north by Eandolph, on the east by Boone comity, on the south by Moniteau town-hip, and on the west by Burton, and Prairie townships.

This township, like Howard county generally, is a timbered district, there being all the varieties known to this latitude. The surface is hilly and undulating, and in some pcntions of the township, the country is broken and the soil is thin. Limestone abounds. The Bonne Femme and Moniteau creeks, which empty into the ^Missouri river, are fed by numerous small tributaries, which have their source in this to^vn:^hip.

Eahey Settlers

The first settlers of Bonne Femme, like the early settlers of the other townships, have all passed away. Among these, were 'Sir. Winn, the father of Judge G. J. Winn; there was also Henry ]Myer, whose father lived at Myer's post-oiBce (Bunker Hill), which was named after him. Bunker Hill contains a post office, a blacksmith shop, and store, ilyer was prominent in politics, having been a member of the State senate. There were among the prominent old -settlers Ellis Walker and Charles Literal. Among others, were James Dougherty, Sr., Franklin Dougherty, John T. Doughei-ty, Joel J. Greggsby. Benjamin T. Saunders, M. H. Baily, Thomas Ancill, John Aslibury, John K. Hitt, Geonre W. Potter, Binl New- luai!, Jaim-s G. Muir, George Kirl)y, J. H. Blakely, Eiiyaixl Mu'icrly, Daniel Palmatorv, Daniel Gilvion, Jacob C. Williams. Jaclc-jou Han-is, William K. Woods, Peter Woods, Silas B. Naylor, Jo-ei-h 15. Andrews, Wni. Jones. Wni. Arnctt and John Fisher. The present population of the township has principally sprung from Kentucky and North Carolina. The people are a moral, industrious ela^s of citizens, and are successful farmers, their princijial products heing wheat and tohacco, though grass is grown to advantage. The lirst church in this township, was organized by the Baptists, in 1819, at Myer's.