Lancaster City (part 2 of 3)

In the meantime, the advocates of the common-school system had not remained idle. The old sohoolhouse in the north part of the village had been outgrown, and at a meeting of the citizens of the village, held at the schoolhouse October 24, 1854, it was determined, though not without some opposition, to build a new school building, the structure to be of brick, two stories high, 26x46 feet. The site selected was the present school lot in the south part of the village. The old schoolhouse, which had witnessed the' regimes of J. T. Mills, J. C. Covei", John G. Clark and other instructors of the young idea, when the salary amounted to the munificent sum of $10 per month, and the privilege of " boarding 'round," was condemned to be sold, and sold it was to ,a Mr. Palmer lor $3U5, and by him converted into a dwelling-house ; it was later on purchased by Judge McGonigal, and is still in use as a portion of the Judge's residence.

The new schoolhouse was built by Messrs. Sherman & Walker, and finished in the early part of 1856. It was 50x35 feet in size, two stories high, and intended to furnish accommodation for 250 to 300 scholars. The upper and lower rooms were well lighted, desks well arranged, and in all respects what well-ordered school-rooms should be. The cost of building and plat was $3,000. This building was in turn outgrown, and in 1868, a larger and more imposing house was erected at a cost of about $15,000. It was already completed, and but a few days were to elapse before it was to be teeming with life. June 13, 1868, a terrible gale swept over Lancaster, and among the first fruits of its fury was the new schoolhouse, which was tumbled into a heap of ruins. The cause of its succumbing so' quickly to the gale was attributed, in a great measure, to defective construction. However, the damage had been done, and the only thing remaining was to remedy it as speedily and in the best manner possible. Opinion was divided as to the best course to pursue. The district was already encumbered with a heavy debt, the result of erecting the wrecked building, and under the circumstances many thought it best to purchase the old Congregational Church, then for sale, and fit it up for school purposes. The opponents of this way of thinking argued that it would be better to go on as they had begun, and erect a building which would be suflicient for many years to come, besides being an ornament to the town. At a meeting held for the purpose of deciding the question, the latter class was found to be in the majority. Contracts were accordingly let, after plans and specifications prepared by the building committee which had been appointed, and the present school building was the result. Its valuation, vide report of County Superintendent of 1880, is $20,800. The school combines both a graded and high school, the latter being erected at a school meeting held July, 1875. The high school proper employs the services of the Principal and one assistaiit. ihe graded department comprises four distinct grades - primary, second primary, intermediate and grammar grades. The whole number of teachers employed, including the Principal, is six. The present Principal is Prof. R. L. Reed, receiving a salary of $1,000 per annum. School matters are under the control of a school board of three members, one member being elected every year, and holding office for three years. The present board comprises Capt. A. R. Bushnell, Moderator ; Mr. James A. Jones, Treasurer ; and Mr. John P. Lewis, Clerk. In regard to school attendance, Lancaster Township, according to the report quoted above, stands second '1 the county, Platteville ranking as first.

Religious

Methodist Church. - The first religious services ever held within the present limits of Lancaster, were undoubtedly held by itinerant preachers of this denomination. Judge J. T. Mills speaks of witnessing a service held in a cabin in Bushnell Hollow, northwest of town, the audience consisting of a half-dozen miners or wandering adventurers, the date being shortly after the platting of the village. This fugitive service may possibly have been followed by others, but the first notice of Methodism in a regular form in Lancaster, is found in the report of a Quarterly Conference held at Fennimore early in 1849, the church being at that time evidently connected with Fennimore. The first Quarterly Conference held in Lancaster was convened October 21, 1849, Rev. Elmore Yocum being the Presiding Elder, and Rev. Benjamin Close the preacher in charge. A resolution was moved and carried to build a parsonage at Lancaster- Benjamin Close, Benjamin E. Quincey and Martin Teal being appointed as a building committee. The first Board of Trustees elected comprised the following names : James Henderson, Charles W. Long, A. E. Kilby, Joseph McKinney. This movement appears to have resulted in nothing, as in 1850, is found notice of another eff'ort to go on with this building. Rev. Mr. Close remained until the fall of 1850, when he was succeeded by Rev. J. W. Putnam, who, however, left before his year was up, Rev. Henry Wood taking his place January 18, 1851, for a few months. During this winter, efforts were made to commence the erection of a church buildin^r, and successfully, as the new church was commenced and completed the same year, and November 16, was dedicated to the worship of God. The house was 42x26 feet in size on the ground floor, and cost $800. At this time a debt of $400 still remained unpaid. Mr. Brooks, of Lawrence University, Appleton, Wis., was present on the occasion to take part in the services, and assumed the responsibility of lifting this load. The first collection made amounted to |50 ; another was immediately ordered, resulting in the raising of $350, or enough in addition to the first to pay the whole debt, leaving the church without any embarrassing load of this kind to carry. In addition to this amount, $100 of " Telegraph stock" was subscribed. This pioneer church stood on the corner of Maple and Adams streets, and was used by the congregation until the completion of their present church in 1877. It still remains in the old position, being used at present as a carriage repository.

In March, 1851, Rev. A. H. Walters had succeeded Rev. Mr. Wood, remaining until 1852, when Rev. M. Osborne took charge of the young society. A glimpse of early Methodism as it appeared at this period, is given somewhat later by one who was acquainted with its workings, evidently Mr. Osborne. He says: "My first visit to Lancaster was in 1852. At that early period, the new church building was just completed, through the efforts of my predecessor. My field of missionary labor embraced Lancaster, Boice Prairie, Little Grant, Shanley's, Waterloo and a part of Fennimore. At all of these, save the home appointments, we had no church buildings, and we held our regular church services in log and frame schoolhouses, which would be often filled to overflowing by settlers from half a score of miles about.

" Such home-like welcomes as we had then will never be forgotten, and the names of such men as Kilby, Quincey, McKinney, Kitts, Loney, Guilliford and others, cannot be recalled without pleasure. During 1854-55, my field of labor was Patch Grove, where our regular preaching places were Patch Grove, Millville, Blake's Prairie, Mount Hope - then known as Whitesides - and Wyalusing. Henry Patch then kept the Patch Grove House. The Methodist parsonage. Dr. Chamber's, Col. Finn's, J. G. Ury's, Osborne's, Branson's and one or two other families, constituted what was then called Patch Grove Village. Bloomington was not then heard of, with other villages now in existence. At Montfort one found a vast territory of country uninhabited, but a very paradise among the desirable places this side of heaven. At that time there was no farm house directly on tlie National road from Wingville west to Fennimore Grove, though on either side the Dinsdales and others had settled and were opening farms. South of Wingville, midway between it and Clifton, stood the house of G. Bunker, visible for miles around, and ensconsed in the valleys wore the homes of Keith, Taylor and others.

" Clifton was considered the Goshen of the surrounding country. Ministers and others found a warm welcome at such homes as J. F. Brown's, Clayton's, Clifton's, Shipley's, Howdel's and Bosye's. The old ' rock church ' - one of the first erected in Grant County - was a fine structure for the times. Mineral was found in considerable abundance near the church, but the most extensive mining was done in and near Wingville, which consisted of a dilapidated church on the hill, a small parsonage, stores kept by Clayborne Chandler, S. D. Green, Jenks. Bell & Thomas, and one or two others. The Stephens House and Ledbetter Hotel were the only places of entertainment. East of Wingville for ten miles, there were no farms directly on the main road, if Parmalay's is excepted, whose house was in a beautiful grove nearly half a mile from the road. Comfort, Armfield, Lincoln and others had settled on their prairie farms, and were just beginning a new life in the beautiful country." To these and others of that ilk was the early itinerant indebted for that bounteous encertainment which was ever ready whenever he might appear.

In 1852, Rev. W. M. Osborne filled the pulpit, followed in October, 1853, by the Rev. John Hooper. In 1854, Rev. A. H. Walters was returned and remained two years, when Rev. E. Tasker assumed the pastorate, remaining until July, 1858. At that time he was succeeded by the Rev. C. P. Hackney, who served as Pastor one year and a half, delivering his charge over to the Rev. R. R. Wood, in December, 1859. The growth of the church in the meantime had been slow, but not marked by fluctuations that showed later on. Rev. Mr. Wood was followed in 1861 by Rev. Matthew Dinsdale, who remained until September, 1862. At the conference that year. Rev. R. Dudgeon was appointed to succeed Mr. Dinsdale, and remained one year. In 1863, Rev. E. Buck came, remaining the conference year. The ultra opinions held by this gentleman on the great issues then being put to the test of battle, caused a sad falling oS" in the church membership, a blow which was felt for many years afterward. Mr. Buck was succeeded by Rev. C. Cook, who remained in charge of the congregation until 1868, when he was followed by the Rev. James Simms. His pastorate extended over the three years next ensuing. The conference of 1871 returned Rev. Anthony D. Dexter to the charge. He was succeeded in 1874 by the Rev. A. W. Cummings. During the pastorate of this gentleman, the present church building was erected, a substantial and com/modious structure, standing on the corner of Cherry and Monroe streets. The building was ready for dedication late in 1877, but, with a spirit worthy of imitation, the society decided not to formally dedicate the building until the debt then resting upon it was paid, and the church as a consequence remains undedicated up to the present time, although but a very small portion of the original debt remains. Mr. Cummings was succeeded by the Rev. G. W. L. Brown, who remained until 1879, when he was succeeded by the Rev. C. Cook, the present Pastor. The present officiary of the church is as follows : Pastor, C. Cook ; Trustees, James Woodhouse, R. L. Hoskins, Stephen Vivian, J. E. McKinney, John Willis, B. E. Quincey, Alexander Ivey ; Secretary and Treasurer, Alexander Ivey.

Congregational Ohurch. - This church was organized in the court house on the 21st day of May, 1843, by Rev. J. L. Stevens. The membership was, at this date, limited to seven. Judge Mills and wife, Mrs. Rebecca Mills, Mr. Daniel McAuley and wife, Mr. Dexter Ward and wife and Miss Mary Ward. Of these early members, Judge Mills, Mr. and Mrs. Ward and Miss Mary Ward, now married and living elsewhere, remain. When first organized, the church was "resbyterian, but was changed some years later to a Congregational Church. Mr. Stevens remained for some time in charge of the little flock, meetings being held in the court house, and oitener in a vacant log cabin, then standing in Bushnell Hollow. In this structure, the first prayer meeting was held, and the Sunday school organized. Upon the erection of the schoolhouse in 1843, this was used as a place of worship on the Sabbath Day until the erection of the first church.

The first regularly established minister was Rev. R. Carver, who came in 1844, and remained as Pastor until December, 1845. He was succeeded by Rev. 0. Littlejohn, who remained as spiritual head of the church from August, 1845, until January, 1847, when he was succeeded by Rev. S. Eaton. The first election of Trustees of the new society took place in 1850. J. T. Mills was chosen Clerk of the board, but aside from this, not much is known of this early body, as the earlier records of the church were lost through some dereliction on the part of those having them in charge. But in this same year, subscriptions were solicited for the purpose of erecting a new church ; at this time, Sunday school was held in the old schoolhouse, a portion of which is now used as a dwelling by Judge McGonigal. Owing to the absence of the Pastor, work on the new edifice was not begun until the following season, when it was inclosed and plastered, and with the aid of seats temporarily obtained from a church at Potosi, and a pulpit furnished by the Platteville Church, the building was fitted for occupancy as a place of worship, and consecrated December 2, 1851. This church was situated on Lots 1 and 2 of Block 29, on the corner of Cherry and Adams streets. It was a modest structure forty feet in length by thirty in width, and cost $700 ; the builder was E. B. Tenniy. The interior was completed at a later period, and an addition of twenty feet was made to the front of the building in 1860.

In 1862, Rev. Mr. Eaton was commissioned Chaplain of the Seventh Wisconsin Regiment, which was composed in a great measure of Grant County representatives. Mr. Eaton went at once to the front, where the regiment was engaged in watching and fighting the rebels. From this time on, he remained at his post until the close of the war, and many a wounded soldier boy has reason to bless the Chaplain of the Seventh Wisconsin ; so faithful was the reverend gentleman in his work, that he was heartily spoken of by oflBcers and men as " the best Chaplain in the army." During his absence, the pulpit was filled by the Rev. Mr. Maiben.

In 1871, it was decided to erect a new and more commodious structure, better fitted for the growing needs of the society, and, August 19 of that year, the corner stone of the new building was laid with imposing ceremonies. Under this block, on which was to rise the imposing pile, was deposited a history of the Congregational Church in Wisconsin, in two volumes, last issues of the county papers, cereals and seeds, and a sketch of the history of the church. After the ceremonies were over, the group was photographed by Vanderwall. The site selected for the edifice was that known as the Dewey lot, on the corner of Madison and Cherry streets.

It was not until 1873 that the building was ready for occupancy. On Sunday, July 17 of this year, the church was formally dedicated to the worship of Cirod. Rev. C. H. Richards, of Madison, delivered the sermon, the remainder of the exercises being conducted by the resident Pastors of the Congregational and Methodist Churches. Previous to the formal dedication, an appeal was made to the audience for subscriptions to pay off' the debt of several thousand dollars that still remained, and |2,000 was thus obtained. The contractors and builders were Messrs. Alcorn & Muesse, the plans and specifications being furnished by C. W. Shinn, of Springfield, 111., and the cost of the building was $12,650. The edifice is of the style known as the pointed gothic, and is 50x85 feet outside ; height to cornice, twenty-two feet, with height to upper ceiling, thirty-two feet. The main spire is TOO feet in height, ornamented with beltings of cut stone.

The auditorium is 40x80 feet, from which is taken a "social room," 20x40 feet. This room is separated from the auditorium proper by sliding partitions and doors, which are so arranged that they can be lowered to the basement when occasion requires, thus throwing the whole together in one room. Over this "social room" is a gallery of the same dimensions as the room itself. Admittance is gained by tWD entrances on the east side of the building,^ and one on the north. In addition to these, there is an entrance direct into the Pastor's retiring room.

The interior is very tastefully decorated in a cool gray, slightly bordering on the blue, while the roof is checked off" into large squares by the timbers supporting it, that are thus called into play as a portion of the decoration ; these are grained in a dark oak, while the squares show a gray tone somewhat warmer in color than the side walls. The general effect is quiet but pleasing. The pulpit stands in an arched recess, on either hand of which are other and smaller jrcliea - that to the right of the pulpit being used for the choir, the congregation being thus able to "face the music" without the trouble that is necessary so to do in many churches. An immense chandelier, with numerous side lights - ^both the present of Gen. J. B. Callis - furnishes the light necessary when occasion requires, while the room is well warmed by two furnaces in the basement.

Upon the completion of the new church, the old building was sold to Mr. E. H. Borah for 0, and was raised, another story added underneath, and now serves as a dwelling and shop.

A debt of a few thousand dollars still remained, but, through the active exertions of the church members, together with aid furnished by outside parties, the debt was lifted, and, December 26, 1879, the society stood free from debt and in possession of a church edifice such as they might well view with pride.

The present officiary of the church is as follows : Pastor, Rev. S. Eaton ; Deacons, Mr. George Howe and J. H. Jones; Trustees, J. H. Jones, George Howe, S. H. Parnsworth, B. White, Charles H. Baxter ; Secretary, T. A. Burr ; Treasurer, J. H. Howe.

Baptist Church. - In accordance with a notice previously given, a meeting was held at the court house November 29, 1844, for the purpose of forming a Baptist Church. D. Banbridge was appointed Moderator, and J. Miles Clerk, after which it was resolved " that we form ourselves into a church, to be designated as the Baptist Church of Lancaster. The resolution was carried unanimously, and signed by George McFarlin, Martha McFarlin, Israel Miles, Evan Miles, Reuben Miles, Isaac F. Miles, Caroline Woods, Mehala Miles, Jesse Miles and Sarah Miles. At a subsequent meeting, held !ffovember 16, 1844, the members of the young body "agreed to meet the citizens of Lancaster to deliberate on the subject of building a house of worship." Jesse Miles, William N. Reed and Evan Miles were the first Church Trustees, elected November 19. At a meeting, held December 14, William Reed was elected Church Clerk, and the Trustees appointed a committee to confer with the citizens, to co-operate with them in building a Baptist Church. The first Deacon was George McFarlin, elected April 15, 1845, and in August of the same year Jesse Miles, William Paddock and William N. Reed were appointed as a committee to purchase Lots 4 and 5 of Block 22, for a site for the proposed church.

Up to February, 1846, Elder Miles had served as Pastor of the little body, but at that time a call was extended to Rev. Mr. Chapin to serve as Pastor for one year, and he accepting, commenced his work in June. The Baptist organization at this time, being the strongest in the place, the citizens had offered to co-operate with the congregation in erecting a; church, deeming it necessary that the village should contain at least one house of worship, and by the beginning of 1847, $900 had been subscribed. A building society had been formed, and Nelson Dewey, Alfred Miles, J. C. Cover, H. L. Liscum and James M. Otis elected Trustees. As such they also acted as a Building Committee, and July, 1847, there being $1,015 available, the contract was let to Jacob Gow for building the foundation, the price to be paid being $188. This work was finished by the spring of 1848, when the contract for the erection of the church building was let to James M. Otis for $1,100, the building to be finished by Fovember the same year, this was not done, however, and it was several years before the house was ready for occupancy. Ihe pubhc services of the society were held in the meantime in the court house, and occasion- % in the schoolhouse in the north part of town. Mr. Chapin remained until 1851, when he was succeeded by Rev. D. Matlock, who remained until 1853.

July 4, 1852, the church was ready for occupancy and was dedicated upon that day. Upon Mr. Matlock's resignation, a call was extended to Rev. E. M. Lewis, which was accepted, and tie comnienced his pastorate in July, 1854, remaining until early in the summer of 1856. The church then remained without a Pastor until January, 1858, when Rev. B. B. Hatch came for a short period, extending to November of the same year. His successor was Rev. D. Matlock, who took charge of the congregation for the second time in 1862. Mr. Matlock's pastorate extended over a period of two years, when the church was again left pastorless. In 1869, Rev.

Wade accepted the charge of the society for a short time, but resigned in December of the same year. Since the departure of Mr. Wade, the church has been without any regular Pastor. Occasional services have been held upon the occasion of visits from outside clergymen, but, owing to the deterioration of the church, through emigration and death, there can hardly be said to be an organized body at present existing. During 1868, repairs were made upon the church, which placed it in good order, but to-day it stands quiet and alone gazing out upon the west, a memorial of the early days of Lancaster. Its ultimate fate is uncertain, but, as one of the oldest structures still remaining in the city, it should, and doubtless will, be preserved, as a relic of the olden times.

Emanuel Episcopal Church. - About the year 1852, Mrs. Horner, wife of the celebrated Prof. Horner, the anatomist, of Philadelphia, sent the sum of $602 to Lancaster to aid in the erection of an Episcopal Church at this place. The cause of the good lady's thus interesting herself in the matter was, presumably, owing to the fact that her daughter had removed about that time to Lancaster Township with her husband, Mr. William Horner, and was then living here. March 27, 1852, at a meeting held in the office of Messrs. Barber & Lowry, the parish was formally organized under the name of " Westwood Parish," and Wardens and Vestry elected as follows: Senior Warden, Nelson Dewey; Junior Warden, William Horner; Vestrymen - John Welsh, Alexander Calder, Samuel Rowden, Andrew Barnett, J. Allen Barber, Dwight T. Parker. D. T. Parker was chosen Treasurer, and J. Allen Barber, Secretary. It not being deemed advisable at that time to proceed with the erection of a church edifice, the money then on hand was let upon good security, and for a period of six years, the new church existed only in the hopes of a few ardent churchmen.

August 2, 1858, a meeting of the Wardens and Vestrymen of " Westwood Parish" was held at the office of Barber & Lowry, and after ascertaining the amount of money then at their disposal - which had in the interval accumulated to $954.32 - decided to proceed with the erection of the proposed church. J. Allen Barber, Samuel Rowden and Alexander Calder were, by resolution, constituted a building committee, and empowered to let the contract for the new edifice. Rev. Bbenezer Williams, at this time officiating at Wingville, preached occasionally for a time in the church when finished, and services were also held by Bishop Kemper and others. Services had, also, previous to the erection of the new building, been held in the little schoolhouse, in the north part of the village. From causes at this late date unknown, the movement suffisred another relapse, and it was not until May 8, 1865, that the parish was organized on a stable foundation. Its name was then changed, at the suggestion of Mrs. Lewis Hoyt, a lady who took a deep interest in the infant parish, to "Emanuel Parish." This organization was effected by Charles H. Rice. The first Wardens and Vestry of the Emanuel Parish were : Senior Warden, H. B. Fisher; Junior Warden, Richard Meyer; Vestrymen - Thomas Langridge, J. Thornton, James F. Rhodes, Samuel F. Clise, William Carter, Sr., William Pitt Dewey, J. H. Hyde, Allen R. Bushnell. Mr. Rice remained but a short time. In 1866, Rev. Francis Moore assumed the rectorship of the parish, under whose ministration the young church made a rapid and vigorous advancement. In October, 1868, Mr. Moore left for Missouri. For an interval of four years, the church was without a Rector. October, 1872, Rev. Mr. Moore returned to the parish, remaining until June 16, 1873. Upon his departure, the parish remained without a Pastor until 1875. In August of that year, a call was extended to the Rev. S. S. Burleson, which was accepted in October, and on the first Sunday in Advent, the reverend gentleman assumed pastoral charge. The succeeding year, the present rectory was built, being ready for occupancy in December. Rev. Mr. Burleson remained until the spring of 1880, being the first Rector whose duties had been confined to Lancaster. His resignation had been tendered in October, but circumstances prevented his departure until the spring of 1880, as above mentioned. During the summer of the same year, a call was extended to the Rev. Lewis Cloak, the present Rector, who took charge of the Parish August 15. The present officiary of the church is as follows : Senior Warden, Thomas Langridge ; Junior Warden, Charles Langridge, Sr. ; Vestrymen - Dr. James Brown, Mr. H. B. Fisher, Henry Muesse, P. H. Parsons, James F. Rhodes, G. D. Streeter. Mr. P. H. Parson is also Secretary and Treasurer.

St. Clement's Catholic Church. - This congregation was originally under the charge of the Pastor of Potosi Parish as a mission. The present church was erected in 1859, under the snperintendence and through the efiForts of Rev. Father Gibson, then Pastor at Potosi. The first resident Pastor at Lancaster was the Rev. Father Thomas Hodnett, who came in 1870. He remained until October, 1873, when he was succeeded by the Rev. Father R. J. Scott. In 1876, Rev. Father Hugo Victor took charge of the parish, remaining uniil April 10, 1877, when he was transferred to other fields of labor, being followed in the pastorate by the Rev. Father Peter Schwieger, the present priest in charge. The parish was first known as St. Bartholomew, but there being one parish of that name in this section, it was changed by the Bishop to St. Clement's, which name it at present retains.

Cemetery

The first burial-place in Lancaster was a plat of ground just south of the Episcopal Church, this in time passing into a quasi private depository for the dead. In August, 1855, a meeting was held for the purpose of taking steps toward purchasing land for cemetery purposes. Judge McGonigal was chosen Chairman and J. Allen Barber Secretary. The name chosen for the organization was the " Lancaster Cemetery Association." The management was intrusted to three trustees, the first board comprising J. Allen Barber, Ovid B. Phelps and Myron W. Wood. Five acres of land were purchased south of town, on the site now occupied by Mr. Charles Langridge. The drainage facilities were, however, soon found to be inadequate to keep water from settling in the graves, which forced an abandonment of the proposed plan, and the movement dissolved in thin air. A year or two later - the deed bearing date of October, 1857 - William McGonigal, Theodore Barber, George Howe and James Barnett purchased an acre of ground southeast of the village, on the farm owned by J. Allen Barber. In May, 1863, these original owners deeded the land to the Trustees of the village of Lancaster for a cemetery; additions were made at difierent times to the first purchase, until now there are included in the cemetery limits about five acres, which is laid out into burial lots, and from its sightly and beautiful location forms one of the most pleasing "cities of the dead" in the county. Upon the merging of the village into a city the property passed into the hands of the city government, the Council having full control of it at present.

Masonic Orders

Lancaster Lodge, U. D., was organized in the year 1847, with the following list of officers : E. P. Wood, Master; H. R. Colter, S. W.; J. K. Rickey, J. W.; J. S. Fletcher, Sec; James McKinzie, Treas.; John Barnett, S. D.; B. Bunton, J. D.; Jacob Gow, Tiler. On the 10th of December, 1848, the charter was granted by the Grand Lodge, Lancaster Lodge taking rank as No. 20 in the list of lodges in the State. In the year 1853, so many members had departed for California, that the lodge had to suspend work, and the charter was surrendered to the Grand Lodge, June 16, 1853. On the 13th of June, 1855, the charter was restored by order of the Grand Lodge, and Lancaster Lodge, No. 20, was re-organized and her officers installed by G. M. H. M. Billings, since which time the Lodge has regularly continued its work. The following order was made by the Grand Lodge restoring the charter :

I hereby certify that at a grand annual communicatioa of the Grand Lodge of Wisconsin, on the 13th day of June, 1855, the following resolution was adopted :

. ,J'!'°'"f' '-'''»' 'he charter of Lancaster Lodge, No. 20, together with the jewels and furniture of said Lodge, be restored to said Lodge, Wlsco I I'^ncaster Lodge, No. 20, shall resume iis rank and priority according to its number on the registry ol the Grand Lodge of

Mississippi Valley Lodge, N'o. 86. - Under a dispensation from the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of the State of Wisconsin, Mississippi Valley Lodge, No. 86, I. 0. 0. F. was instituted November 28, 1855, by Bro. J. W. Van Orman, District Department Grand Master ; the following brothers constituting the charter members ; C. S. Babcock, G. W. Ryland, Richard Drane, John Pepper, Joel Manning. Bro. A. H. Walters was initiated the same evening, and appointed Chaplain of the lodge. Babcock was elected and installed N. G.; Ryland, V. G.; Drane, R. Sec; Pepper, Per. Sec, and Manning, Treasurer. Bro. Babcock having oifended against the laws of the order, was, on March 25, 1857, for good cause, expelled from the order, and at the January session of 1871 of the Grand Lodge of Wisconsin, upon apphcation of Mississippi Valley Lodge, the name of Babcock was expunged from the charter of the latter lodge, and the charter re-issued with the name of Bro. Alcorn substituted as a charter member in the place of Babcock. The lodge after its beginning increased and prospered in membership, so that in 1862 it had some thirty-eight members. At the breaking-out of the war, the younger members and some of the older ones responded to their country's call, and went forth to fight its battles. During that long struggle, the lodge almost ceased to exist, but after the termination of the war, the lodge was revived and placed upon a firm basis, and has since been in good working order. Up to 1880, there had been received into the lodge 132 members, of which 106 were admitted by initiation, twenty-four by card, and two as ancient members. The lodge membership at that date was forty-six.

Of the dead, but not forgotten, there are five : Edward Coumbe, died September 26, 1856 ; S. F. Clise, February 16, 1868 ; Simon E. Lewis, May 14, 1874 ; J. C. Cover, died at sea, July 4, 1872 ; Thomas Wier, February 12, 1879. In August, 1869, six members of the Mississippi Valley Lodge withdrew by card to institute a German branch of the order. Of the charter members, but two remain, Messrs. Ryland and Alcorn. Bro. Drane is land commissioner of a Southwestern railroad, and resides in St. Joe, Mo. Bro. Pepper resides at Boscobel, and Bro. Manning is dead. The lodge is in a strong and prosperous condition, and with long years of usefulness before it.

Hoffnung Lodge, No. 17^. - This lodge was organized in 1869. Several of the German members of the Mississippi Valley Lodge upon returning from the celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of the I. 0. 0. F. at Dubuque, in April, of that year, conceived the idea of organizing a German Lodge at Lancaster. These three members, J. A. Boerner, Charles Heinze and Anton Schmitt, were joined in their plan by Messrs. Joseph and Jacob Nathan and Louis Gelbach. These six accordingly made application to their lodge for cards of withdrawal, which ^ were granted them. Under a dispensation from the Grand Lodge of Wisconsin, the above-named as charter members, instituted HoflFnung Lodge, No. 172, November 4, 1869. The name of the lodge - Hope - in the language of the lodge historian, " was chosen because they had nothing in sight to encourage their undertaking but the hope that good men would join them." This hope might not seem unreasonable, in view of the fact that the population in the neighborhood of Lancaster has a large German element in its composition, but the new lodge remained for some time seemingly at a standstill. The same historian says, " Many a long evening these men sat in a hall decorated with regalia and surrounded by furniture belonging to their mother lodge. On the 20th of January, 1870, a charter was granted to the Hoffnung Lodge by the Grand Lodge of Wisconsin. On tho first term, April 1, 1870, Hoffnung Lodge consisted of thirteen members with $25.15 in the treasury. " This," says the historian, " was not very encouraging, but they had faith in their cause, and, in a few years, they saw that their labor and perseverance rewarded with unexpected success." On July 1, 1879, Hoffnung Lodge had eighty-nme names on its list of membership, eight of these were admitted by card, and eighty-one regularly admitted. During the existence of the lodge to that time, eight members had withdrawn by card one had died, and sixteen had left in other ways, leaving the lodge possessed at that time of sixty-three members of good standing. Both lodges occupy a fine hall in Alcorn's Block on Maple street, which was inaugurated with impressive ceremonies.

Fire Company

Several heavy fires that had occurred in Lancaster and surrounding towns aroused the citizens to the danger constantly threatening the village, unprovided as they then were with no means of quenching the ravages of the fire fiend should he show himself. The feeling progressed so far that in the early summer of 1873, a hand engine, the present one, was purchased. A fire company was organized July 24, the same year, Mr. L. Holloway being elected Foreman, Robert Brooker, First Assistant, and John M. Hurley, Second Assistant. The company, when thoroughly organized, numbered between forty and fifty members. A feeling of apathy having showed itself among the citizens in regard to the requirements of the company, the latter, in the apring of 1880, dissolved by consent, and turned the engine, apparatus and uniforms over to the city, leaving Lancaster plus an engine and minus a company, in which state fire matters have remained since.

Business Inteeests

Lancaster Woolen Mill. - This institution at present comprises in itself all the manufacturing interests to which Lancaster is now heir. In 1865, Douglas Oliver had erected at North Andover, in the town of Glen Haven, a flouring mill. To the machinery necessary for that business; he soon afterward added one set of machinery for the manufacture of woolen cloth. The business not being of a nature to warrant his continuing in that location, he gave up his mill and came to Lancaster, where he interested many of the leading citizens of this village in the subject of woolen goods to such an extent that a stock company was formed for the prosecution of that branch of industry. In the spring of 1868, grounds were purchased, including the "big spring" in the lower and east portion of the village and work commenced. In July of the same year, the buildings were finished and much of the machinery put in, including that which had. formerly been used in Oliver's mill at North Andover. To this was added another "set" of the latest and most improved pattern, and early in the fall some of the machinery was started. A few first-class hands were brought from New England, under whose tuition were placed girls for instruction in the mysteries of cloth-making. The cost of the mill was about P0,000, it being calculated for forty operatives and with a capacity for using about 100,000 pounds of wool.

June 20, 1869, a quorum of the stockholders met at the ofl5ce of J. Allen Barber and adopted articles of association under the name of the Lancaster Woolen Mill Company. J. C. Holloway, Addison Burr, D. Oliver, Henry Fox and Jacob Nathan were elected as a board of directors for the ensuing year. Addison Burr was elected President, George W. Ryland, Treasurer, and Richard Meyer, Secretary.

The first superintendent of the mill was a man named Fuller, who, however, was discharged after a few months' trial. He turned out to be a deceiving illusion, his talents being decidedly phantom-like in their nature. After his dismissal, the company concluded to take the running of the mill into their own hands. Henry Fox was placed in charge, and the books and accounts were intrusted to the charge of T. A. Burr. In this manner the mill was operated for somethmg over a year, when it was found that assessments rather than dividends was the rule, and difficulties ensued which resulted in the sale of the property under a mortgage. It was bid in by some of the heaviest stockholders, and then rented to Messrs. Gledhill and Walker, who re- Joined possession about a twelvemonth, and then gave it up. Messrs. J. C. Holloway and Mr. Wise then hired the premises, and was run by these gentleman in partnership about six months, when Mr. Clise retired, and Mr. Holloway continued the mill in operation to the end of the year. ' -' ^

The mill remained idle from this date until its purchase by its present owners, Street Bros., Jaarshall & Co., in May, 1880. The mill was thoroughly overhauled by this firm, and new and improved machinery introduced, until it was placed on a par with the best mills in the State. The advent of railroad facilities has done much to solve the problem as to whether the venture will ultimately prove a success, the scale inclining under the present management to the winning side. In the absence of all other manufacturing interests, Lancaster has to hope for a successful pursuit of this branch of industry within its limits.

Bank. - December, 1861, Messrs. Ryland & HoUoway commenced a private banking and exchange business, on the corner of Maple and Madison streets. May, 1871, the business was removed to its present quarters, in a plain but commodious brick building, on Maple street, between Madison and Monroe streets. The bank capital at this time was f 10,000. In January, 1875, the junior member of the firm withdrew, Mr. Ryland continuing the business alone. No further change was made until October, 1880, when Mr. Richard Meyer and Mr. Meyer, Jr., were united with Mr. Ryland in business. The capital of the bank was increased to $20,000, the firm name being George W. Ryland & Co. As a means of furnishing the citizens of Lancaster and vicinity with a ready and secure agent in financial transactions, the benefits of the institution have been felt from the first. The senior members of the present firm are well known as gentlemen of unimpeachable business integrity and financial ability; the junior member affable and business-like to all, has already established himself in the good graces of the bank's patrons. The bank stands to-day among the foremost of such institutions in the county, and is extending its business relations in fast-widening circles throughout central Grant.

Lancaster and the vicinity has been visited early and late by several severe storms, which have done more or less damage. The most important of these destroyers was the hurricane of 1824, which gave the name to the strip of country southeast of Lancaster, nothing of any distinctness is known, as at that period the western portion was uninhabited, with the exception of a white man named Hamer, who claimed to have witnessed the commencement of the whirlwind at Cassville, where he was living at the time. But wherever may have been its starting-point, whether witnessed or unwitnessed by mortal eyes, the fact that there had a hurricane passed through this section was plainly evident to the early settlers in that region. The great forest giants were tossed and thrown about as with a Titan's hand - piled tier upon tier in inextricable confusion - so that it was many years before the country could be brought under the dominion of man, and even to this day signs of the great storm may be found by the close observer.

The storm of 1868, which visited Lancaster, while it did not reach the power and fury of either its predecessor or the terrible fury of 1876, was still the means of doing considerable damage. It was, however, more in the nature of a high wind blowing steady, but with great violence. The public school building had just been completed at a cost of $15,000, and a few days more would have been filled with childish life. Fortunately, this dreaded sacrifice was not added to the damage done. As it was, the roof of the building was torn ofiF, and the walls parted in a dozen places, making a total wreck of what had been but a few moments before a beautiful and imposing structure. Other buildings in the city were unroofed, and much damage done, but nothing to compare with the destruction of the first-named property.

REV. EVAN ARTHUR, died at Beetown, March 21, 1881, in the 65th year of his age. He was born in Wales, and came to the United States about 183;-5, at the age of 18, and soon became a master workman in the iron rolling mills of Pennsylvania ; afterward was Superintendent of several mills in other States. He traveled considerable, residing in and traveling over thirteen diflFerent States. He came to Grant Co. in 1850, and settled at Cassville, where, in 1851, he lost his wife, Martha Arthur ; soon thereafter he moved into the town of Beetown, where he has ever since resided. He united, when a mere boy, with the church, and, for the last quarter of a century at least, has been an active Christian worker and a consistent member of the Methodist Church, saying, just before his death, " My peace has been made with God for many years." Wherever known he was universally respected as one of God's noblemen. By his death the county loses an old, respectable citizen. He left eight children.

li, 3. ARTHUR, of Lancaster (son of Rev. Evan Arthur), attorney at law and Notary Public; was born near Dubuque, Iowa, June 29, 1850 ; came to Grant Go. in 1851, and settled at Cassville ; he has resided in said county ever since. He graduated at the Platteville Normal School in 1871 ; during the following winter, he was Principal of the Potosi Graded School, and, during the next succeeding two years, was Principal of the Cassville Graded Schools ; in 1875, he graduated in the Wisconsin University Law School, and has been practicing law at Lancaster, Wis.; he was a candidate for District Attorney in 1880. Was married, June 6, 1878, to Miss Emma Ziegler, daughter of M. M. Ziegler, of Lancaster. Mr. Arthur is a self-maJe man, having borrowed money and schooled himself, both in the normal and the law school ; friends, who knew him from childhood, lent him money on his own note, when he was only 16 to 18 years old, thus furnishing him the means to educate himself. He now has an elegant home, and has a good law practice and is in fair circumstances. He is known as an earnest temperance man and temperance worker ; his example and success are well worth the consideration of young men.

WIIj¥jI AM AliCORN, carpenter, Lancaster ; a native of Ireland ; he came to New York in 1833, and remained there until 1845, when he came to Grant Co., where he has since resided and Worked at his trade. He was married, in 1849, to Miss Miram Lockhardt, a native of Indiana. Mr. Alcorn has been, for over twenty-five years, a member of the I. O. 0. F. ; he is a member of the Grand Encampment, and has passed all the chairs of the subordinate lodge. They have had ten children, eight of whom (four sons and four daughters) are living.

GORHAm ALEXANDER (deceased) ; a native of Jefferson Co., N. Y. ; he came to Grant Co. in 1840, and located in Beetown ; Sept. 4, 1861, he enlisted in Co. F, 10th W. V. I. ; he was taken sick while in service, removed to a hospital in Nashville, where he remained a short time, and was then taken to the hospital at Louisville, Ky., where he died in January, 1863. He was married, in 1846, to Miss Emily Ward, a native of Vermont, and left four sons and five daughters. Mrs. Alexander resides on a farm on Sec. 13 ; P. O. Liberty Ridge.

of Lancaster. In January, 1863, he enlisted in Co. K, 47th W. V. T., and served about eipht months, when he was discharged from the hospital on account of disability. They have five children - John D., Ed W., Charles B., George P. and Laura C. Mrs. Angus is a member of the Congregational Church. Mr. A. is a member of the T. 0. 0. P., and in politics a Eepublican.

ALiFRED E. AUSTIIV, farmer, Sec. 2; P. 0. Lancaster; born in town of Lancaster, Wis., Oct. 30, 1858; went to Iowa in 1878, returned in 1880 ; owns 118 acres of land, with a fine large house and barn ; is a stock-raiser. His sister keeps house for him. In politics a Democrat. His parents were Henry and Mary Austin, natives of England.

HEIWRY AUSTIN, farmer; P. O. Lancaster; was born at Terickenham, Middlesex, England, Nov. 20, 1821. He left London March 21, 1846, in the ship Mediator ; landed at New York City May 4, 1846, after a pleasant trip of six weeks ; after a short stay in the city, he started for Detroit, Mich., intending to enter the nearest Government land to the city ; he found 80 acres, which he entered ; this was at Flat Rock ; built the first home in America, where he remained five years, then, on account of the fever and ague being so bad, he sold and removed to Wisconsin in the year 1851, near Lancaster, and bought 40 acres of improved land of Myron Tuttle, an old settler, which place he has added to until he now owns 501 acres of land, with a fine brick house, 22x22, with good barn, 20x20, stable, 18x30 - a fine home, made mostly by his own industry ; he is quite extensively engaged in the stock business and grazing, as his farm is adapted to that line ; also in the creamery business, and has made it a success. His first wife, Miss Eliza Children, was born at "Bethnal Green, London, April 17, 1825, and married at St. George's ' Church, Southwark, London, Jan. 19, 1841, died at Lancaster. Grant Co., Wis., Nov. 10, 1855 ; by this union there were five children - Eliza, born at Hanworth, Middlesex, England, Jan. 14. 1842; Henry, born at same place Oct. 27, 1843, now residing in Applington, Butler Co., Iowa, as is also William, who was born at the same place Feb. 6, 1846 ; Jane was born in Michigan, July 30, 1848. died at Lancaster, Wis., March 23, 1853; Arthur G., born in Wisconsin Sept. 30, 1854, died at Walla Walla, Washington Territory, Sept 8, 1878 ; his second wife, Mary Ann Penrice, a native of Accrinton, Lancashire, Eng., born Dec. 18, 1841 ; came to America with her parents about thirty years ago ; settled at Milwaukee, Wis. ; they now live at Bskridge, Kan. : married Jan. 10, 1858; they have seven children - Alfred E., born Oct. 30, 1858 ; Walter A., March 20, 1860 ; Charles F., March 22, 1862, died November,' 1876 ; Reuben A., born Sept. 27,1864; Ellen A., Dec. 16, 1866 ; Edwin J., May 7,1869 ; Mable A., July 19, 1877. In politics, DeuQorcat ; in religion, Swedenborgian. Has been Clerk of School District No. 3 two years.

J. H. BAIiDWIlV, watchmaker and jeweler; commenced business Dec. 5, 1879, with an assortment of jewelry, clocks, watches, plated and silverware ; his business has increased, and he carries at present a 12,500 stock. Mr. Baldwin learned his trade in Illinois, where he was engaged in business with his brother for ten years. He is a native of Ohio, born near Cleveland Nov. 18, 1848; a son of A. S. and M. J. (Harding) Baldwin. His early life was spent on a farm.

JARED E. BARNETT, proprietor of stage and express line ; commenced this business in 1868, succeeding his brother, Thomas Barnett ; he is a native of Jefferson Co., Penn., born Feb. 25, 1831 ; in 1847, he came to Lancaster with his parents ; his father built the Telegraph House in 1848, and kept it until 1852, when he exchanged it for the hotel where the Phelps House now stands, and long known as " Barnett Corner." His mother dying, his father abandoned the hotel, and, in September, 1863, died, at the age of 66. Mr. Barnett was married, July 8, 1856, to Miss Harriet Fisher, daughter of Herman and Mira (Elderkin) Fisher ; they have three sons and four daughters - Nellie, Mira, Mary, Harry, Fred, Hattie and Ralph.

J. O. BARTIiBTT, proprietor of restaurant and confectionery store ; opened his store in the spring of 1876, first in John Larkin's building ; in the winter of 1878, he moved to his present store in the Henry Remeyer building. Mr. Bartlett has been a shoemaker in Lancaster since June, 1869, carrying on both branches of business until January, 1880, when failing health compelled him to lay aside shoemaking. He was born in New Hampshire Oct. 15, 1824, a son of Daniel W. Bartlett. He was married in New London, N. H., in May, 1850, to Miss Elizabeth Haines ; they have two sons and a daughter - Victor L., George E. and Belle.

C. H. BAXTER, of the firm of Howe & Baxter, general merchants ; is a native of New York, and was born in Stillwater, Saratoga Co., Nov. 15, 1841 ; he came with his parents in 1857, and they located in Grant Co. ; in August, 1860, he entered the store of George Howe as clerk, and remained until the fall of 1862, when he entered the army, enlisting as private in Co. C, 25th W. V. I. ; he was taken sick on the Yazoo River and discharged ; he afterward raised a company which became Co. K, 47th W.

V. I., and was commissioned Captain and was sent to the Department of Middle Tennessee, with headquarters at Tullahoma, and, by order of Gen. Thomas, he became Chief of Ordnance Department, Middle Tennessee, on the staff of Gen. Vancleve and Gen. Milroy, and served in that position until the end of the war. Alter his return from the service he became a partner of Mr. Howe, and since then has been successfully engaged in mercantile business here. Mr. Baxter has served as Chairman of the Republican County Central Committee of Grant Co. for the past five years ; has also served as member of the Town Board ; he was elected the first President of the Veteran Soldiers Association, of Grant Co., and was reelected to the same position. Mr. Baxter was united in marriage, Feb. 20, 1865, to Miss Maria Howe, daughter of George Howe, an old and honored merchant of Lancaster. Mr. and Mrs. Baxter have two children - George Howe and Laura.

THOMAS BEETHAM, farmer, Sec. 9; P.O. Lancaster; owns 400 acres land, valued at $20 per acre ; born in Yorkshire, England, in 1843 ; came to America in 1849, and located in Janesville ; came to this county in 1857 ; settled on present farm in 1872. Married Annie Dyer, a native of this county; have four children - John, Jessie, Nellie and Frank.

RICHARD BEWWETT (retired) ; a native cf Cornwall, England, born Sept. 20, 1813 ; he came to America April 10, 1847, landing in New York ; June 10, 1848, he came to Grant Co. ; he was engaged in mining most of the time up to 1870, since which time he has turned his attention to farming, with his SOD, but has lately retired from active business. He was married, June 8, 1833, to Miss Mary Vincent, also a native of Cornwall ; they have had nine children - Ann (married), Eiiza (married), Charles, Mary S. (married), Philip D. (deceased), Elizabeth (married), Sarah (married) and Ann (married). The son, Philip, enlisted in Co. F, 7th W.V. I., and was wounded July 1, 1863 ; he died July 5, 1863, at the battle of Gettysburg. Mr. and Mrs. Bennett are members of the Congregational Church.

LEWIS A. BEISTHAUPT, farmer. Sees. 27 and 34; P. 0. Lancaster; he is a native of Ohio ; came to Grant Co. in 1860; he enlisted in August, 1862, in Co. C, 25th W. V. I., and served until the close of the war. He was married, Oct. 11, 1859, to Miss Martha A. Strong ; they have five i-ons and a daughter. The family are members of the Congregational Church. Owns 125 acres of land.

JOSEPH BOCK, of the firm of Bock & Schreiner, abstracts; was born in the province of Alsace, Germany ; received a partly collegiate education ; emigrated in 1857, and after a few months residence at St. Louis, settled at Cassville, in this county, the same year. Enlisted as a private in Co. C, 2d W. V. I., April 19, 1861 ; took part in the battle of first Bull Bun, the skirmishes near Gordonsville, Va., near Richmond Railway and along Rappahannock, Va.; was wounded in both thighs at the battle of Gainesvillcj Va., Aug. 28, 1862; participated [in Burnside's mud march against Fredericksburg; his wounds opened in 1863 and prevented farther active service, and he was mustered out of service in 1864. In 1865, he was elected Register of Deeds for Grant Co., and held that office until 1869, when he engaged in his present business and has the only set of abstract books of Grant Co. Mr. Bock* was elected Representative to the State Legislature, and served during the sessions of 1876-77.

David Schreiner, of the firm of Bock & Schreiner; is a native of Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany, and was born Dec. 21, 1842; emigrated to America, and came to Wisconsin in 1855, and settled in Grant Co.; during the war, he enlisted in August, 1862, in Co. C, 25th W. V. I.; was slightly wounded at Decatur, Ga., and was severely wounded in front of Atlanta, August, 1864, losing the left arm ; served until June, 1865; in 1869, he was elected Clerk of the courts, and held that office eight years ; has held the office of Town Treasurer and Town Clerk, and is now Justice of the Peace. In May, 1869, he was married to Miss Clara Stelzner, from Indiana ; they have two children - Laura and Ethelinda.

ALEXAIVDER G, BOXHAM, see. 30 ; P. 0. Hurricane Grove ; owns 170 acres of land valued at |40 per acre; born in Pike Co., Mo., in 1823, came to Wisconsin in 1834; set'led on his present farm in 1848. Married Elizabeth Kilby, a native of Lincoln Co., Mo., and they have six children - Charles 0., Lemuel E., Lenora, Lura, Laura and Mable. Mr. B. has been a member of the Town Board, and has also held the office of Justice.

FRAlfCIS H. BONHAII, farmer. Sec. 34; P. 0. Lancaster; has 160 acres and 40 acres of timber in Harrison ; was born Sept. 11,1 806, in Wythe Co., Va., son of Nehemiah and Isabella (Scott) Bonham. Mr. B. came to Grant Co. in 1827, and made several trips to Virginia, and in 1840 brought his family and settled at Hurricane Grove, and engaged in mining until 1844, when he removed to his farm where he has since made his home. On Dec. 23, 1830, he was married by Rev. Mr. Walters, in Pike Co., Mo., to Mary Ann, daughter of William and Lucy (Oglesby) Novel, of Shelby Co., Ky., where

William N., married Lizzie Parker, of Salem, Oregon, where they now reside, with three children; Matilda I., now wife of Samuel J. Shelton, of Salem, Oregon ; Calvin K., married Anna Myers, of Salem, Oregon, he having previously married Sophrooia Sears ; Charles W., married Dolly Parker, of Canyon City, Oregon, has two children; Mary P., wife of Keuben G. Brooks, of Vermont, now at Hopkinton, Iowa, one child ; Martha Ann, wife of C. M. Jackson ; Lenora, wife of Mark Baldwin, died in the spring of 1878 ; James H. (his second son), died March 12, 1860, at 22 years of age. Mr. Bonham is a Protestant ; in politics is a Republican, and participated in the meeting when the Republican party was organized in Grant Co. ; he has in his possession a sword brought to America by his great-gijeat-grandfather over 200 hundred years ago (be having been an officer in the British navy); the father of Mr. B. was an officer in the war of 1812. Mr. B. is a hearty, jovial old gentleman, and has for twenty years held the office of Justice of the Peace and several other offices, and states that when he settled here, there were no houses between his place and Lancaster, and that he cut the first tree to make the Lancaster road, and that there were only three or four houses on the Potosi road, 7 J miles, and says he has been frequently in the sugar camp of old Black Hawk. Mr. and Mrs. B. celebrated their golden wedding, and received a number of very fine presents, a very fine easy chair from the " Potosi delegation," a $20 gold piece, etc. EDMOND H. BORAH, firmer. Sec. 23; P. 0. Lancaster; was born in Kentucky June 2, 1820, of German parentage, who came to Wisconsin in early times. Mr. Borah after coming to Wisconsin worked by the month, then by his labors accumulated a farm of 200 acres of land ; he then went to California, was very successful ; he then returned to Wisconsin, traded for .300 acres of land, nicely improved by his own industry ; he has been engaged in the stock business for about eight years ; he is now in Kansas, where he owns 580 acres of land on the Kansas Pacific R. R. His wife was Sarah M. Kilbey, who was born in Wisconsin, Dec. 29, 1836; they married Sept. 16, 1853; they have four children - Kilbey H., born Dec. 29, 1855; Adolph D., July 2, 1857; Nettie, Sept. 16, 1862; Georgie, March 1, 1868. Mrs. B.'s father was born in North Carolina, in 1806 ; came to Wisconsin in 1832 ; died in 1876 ; her mother, Rhoda Parsons, a native of Virginia, now 76 years of age, residing now at Hurricane Corners. HENRY BRIIVKHAIV, Sec. 28 ; P 0. Hurricane Grove ; owns 80 acres of land, valued at 840 per acre ; born in Germany in 1829 : came to America in 1857, and settled in this county ; in 1865, he settled on his present farm. Married Sophia Kuhn, a native of Germany ; they have nine children - Mary Lizzie, Fred. H., Clara, Edward, William, Annie M., Albert, Ellen Nettie and Fanny Eve.

AJLJLEN RAJLPH BlISHNELL, of Lancaster, of the firm of Bushnell, Clark & Watkins, lawyers, was born on his father's farm on West street, in the town of Hartford, Trumbull Co., Ohio, July 18, 1833. His father. Dr. George W. Bushnell, now over 80 years of age, and- possessed of remarkable vigor, still lives on the old farm upon which he settled, then in the dense woods, in 1824; he is a native of Connecticut, as was also his wife, Sally Bates, now deceased, Mr. B.'s mother. Mr. B.'s early life was that of the usual farmer's boy, going to district school summer and winter term, until big enough to help on the farm, and then working on the farm through the farming season, and going to school winters. When 14 years of age, the Hartford High School was started, and he put in a few terms there. Here the intention of becoming a lawyer was formed. His school education was completed at Oberlin and Hiram Colleges, where he pursued a special course of study to fit himself for that profession, teaching school winters to help pay expenses. In the fall of 1852 he came to Wisconsin, and taught school that winter at Block House Branch, near Platteville. The following spring he went back to Ohio and resumed his studies until the fall of 1854, when he returned to Platteville, and has ever since then made Grant Co. his home. He studied law with Judge Stephen 0. Paine, at Platteville, was admitted to the bar of the Fifth Judicial Circuit in the fall of 1857, and on December 1 of the same year, opened an office, and commenced the practice of his profession at Platteville. In the fall of 1860, he was elected District Attorney of Grant Co. On the breaking-out of the rebellion, he resigned that office and enlisted as a private in the " Platteville Guards " Company, which on going into Camp Randall in the summer of 1861, was made Co. C, 7th W. V. I., and elected him its 1st Lieutenant, 8. J. Nasmith, an old soldier of the Mexican war, being made Captain. He served with his regiment in the Iron Brigade, mostly in Virginia; was in various battles and skirmishes ; was promoted to Captain in 1862, and discharged for disability in 1863. On returning to Platteville, he in the winter of 1863-64 resumed the practice of law. On the election of the Hon. J. T. Mills to the position of Circuit Judge, on his invitation, he removed to Laneas'er, occupied his law office, closed up Judge Mills' legal business, and has continued the practice of his profession there ever since. In 1867, he took into partnership in law practice. Col. John 6. Clark. R. A. Watkins, Esq., was added to this firm Jan. 1, 1880, forming the present firm. Mr. B. was married in 1867, to Miss Laura F. Burr (daughter of Addison Burr, Esq., and his wife Martha Barber, of Lan- caster), by whom he had three children, only one of whom, his daughter Mabel, is now living; Laura died in 1873. In 1875, he was married again to Miss Mary F. Sherman (daughter of Cyrus Sherman, deceased, and his wife, Fanny Barber, of Lancaster), his present wife, by whom he has had one son who died in infancy. Mr. B. has paid little attention to politics, but was a member of the Legislature of 1872. On the erection of the " village " into the " City of Lancaster " in 1878, he was elected its first Mayor. His residence is pleasantly situated in the northwest quarter of the city, on Bushnell street, and the riorihern continuation of Madison street.

COIi. JOHX Cr. CLiARK, attorney at law, of the firm of Bushnell, Clark & Watkins, was born in Morgan Co., III., July 31, 1825 ; he came to Wisconsin first in 1837 ; subsequently resided in Missouri several years. In 1847, he graduated from Illinois College, and returned to Wisconsin and engaged in mining ; from 1849 to 1853 inclusive, he was employed in surveying Government lands in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa and Missouri, and became familiar with all the hardships and exposures of such a life, surveying during that time perhaps as much land as any man in the State. In the fall of 1853, he was appointed Deputy Clerk of the Circuit Court of Grant County; in 1854, he was elected Clerk of that Court, and was re-elected in 1856, and again in 1858, to the same office, and in 1860, was elected to the Legislature. On the breaking-out of the rebellion, he went into camp with Co. C, 2d W. V. I., intending to go into the field with that regiment, but was prevented by a call of an extra session of the Legislature; on its adjournment, he entered the military service as Lieutenant and Quartermaster of the 5th W. V. I., and was with that regiment in all its campaigns until May, 1863, when he was commissioned Captain and Provost Marshal of the Third District of Wisconsin ; in February, 1865, he was commissioned Colonel of the 50th W. V. I., and was sent to Missouri and placed in command of the First Subdistrict, composed of some half dozen counties, with headquarters at Jefferson City, till in July, when he was sent to Kansas, and for the first time was in command of his whole regiment ; subsequently, he and his command were sent to the Upper Missouri among the Indians, where they remained till June, 1866 ; his regiment scouted over Missouri among the bushwhackers, and at Fort Leavenworth at the time of the mutiny, demonstrated that it was among the most reliable in the service ; he keenly felt that the 50th was abused, and that insubordination was rewarded when mutinous regiments were mustered out before their term of service had expired, and it was sent out on the plains, where it could not by any possibility be discharged till long after. He was admitted to ihe bar in 1861, but did not commence practice till 1867. He has held many minor offices, such as Chairman of the Town Board, County Board, and Mayor of the oily ; was Chairman when the railroad was built, and was prominent in devising the ways and means, and in assuming the responsibilities .that insured its construction ; he has been active in advancing the interests of his locality in educational matters, and was instrumental in securing the erection of perhaps the best schoolhouse in the State for the money expended in its construction. In 1874, he was a prominent candidate for Congress from this District, and again in 1880, but had his name withdrawn. He is connected with the Masonic order, and has served his lodge ten years as Master ; he is also identified with the Odd Fellows ; in 1878, he was Grand Master of the order in this State, and is now Grand Representative to the Sovereign Grand Lodge, re-elected in June, 1881. He was united in marriage, Feb. 19, 1852, to Miss Minerva A. Pepper, a native of Mineral Point, daughter of Harvey Pepper; they have one daughter - Alice, now Mrs. B. R. Tiel, of California - and one son - William Harvey Clark, now in Lancaster.

P. A. CliARKB, M. D., physician and surgeon, is a native of Newport, R. I., and was born Jan. 8, 1827. Received his education in New York State; studied medicine and attended lectures at Yale College and at the State University of Michigan, and graduated at Albany Medical College in June, 1854. After practicing medicine at Galena for one year came to Dunleith, 111., where he continued practice until 1868, when he came to Lancaster, and since then has successfully practiced his profession here. In 1856, Dr. Clarke was united in marriage to Miss Mary A. Little, a native of Fairplay, Wis., and daughter of Dr. George Little. Dr. and Mrs. Clarke, have two sons - George W., attending professiGnal school in Dubuque; William H., attending the State University.

GEORGE CLEjUEBTTSON", attorney at law, is a native of England, and was born March 13, 1842. His parents came to this country in 1849 ; came West to Wisconsin the same year, and located in Grant Co. ; grew up and received his education in this State. Read law here and completed his law studies at the State University of Michigan ; was admitted to the bar in March, 1868 ; after his admission, he engaged in the practice of law. In Nevembor, 1869, he associated with Hon. Allen Barber, and since then he has successfully practiced his profession in this and adjoining counties, and the firm of Barber & Clementson has a leading position as members of the bar in this section of the State. In the fall of 1868, was elected District Attorney, and held that office for four years. Since then he has been repeatedly solicited to accept of the nomination for office, but has steadily refused, preferring to devote all of his time to the interests of his profession. He was united in marriage, May 10, 1869, to Miss Mary Burr, a native of Vermont; they have four children - George B., Joseph A., Martha and Bessie.

J. ALLEST CODUB^, far:ne: and cxrpjnter, Seo. 31 ; P. 0. Lancaster; a native of Grant Co., son of Ed. P. and Nancy Coombs, who came to Grant Co. in 1836, from Pennsylvania ; his father died in 1849. In August, 1864, enlisted in the army; he served until July, 1866. In April, 1867, he was married to Miss Almira Morrell, native of Grant Co., a daughter of Ruel Morrell. They have three children - Alfred, Ed. C. and Millicent.

CAIj VIST CUKRY^ farmer, Sec. 35 ; P. 0. Lancaster. He was born in Butler Co., Ohio, Nov. 2, 1797. He came to what was then called New Diggings, but now La Fayette Co., in May, 1833, and lived there for several years ; he then went to Jo Daviess Co., 111., wbere he remained until 1855, and then came to Grant Co. He was married in 1821, to Miss Jane Danile, a native of Indiana. They have five daughters and four sons living, and have thirty-two grandchildren and thirty great-grandchildren.

JACOB DIXOJf , blacksmith, opened his present shop in May, 1880. He came to Lancaster in November, 1873, and worked for D. H. Budd one year and a half, when Dixon & Co. bought out the businesa of wagon and carriage making and general blacksmithing. The firm names were Dixon, Hurley & Stewart ; they did a prosperous business for two years, when, by mutual consent, the firm was dissolved, and business closed. Mr. Dixon then worked for John Pollock, and remained with him until he established his present business; he is also agent for farming machinery. A native of Pulton Co., N. Y; born Sept. 25, 1827 ; son of Baltes Dixon. He spent the early years of his life on the farm, and at the age of 17 commenced to learn his trade. In 1848, he was married to Hannah Ellsworth of same county; she died March 23, 1862. In 1863, he was married to Miss Mary Jane Barney; they have two sons and two daughters - Walter R., Anna Lucretia, Jacob Jr., and Goldie, an infant daughter.

THOMAS DUNCALiF, farmer. Sec. 17 ; P. 0. Lancaster. Owns 140 acres of land, valued at $20 per acre. Born in London, England, in 1831. Came to America in 1866 ; located on present farm in 1874. Married Ann Jackson, a native of Cheshire, England, and they have six children - Thomas, Samuel, Mary, Walter, Halford and Susan.

W. P. DURLEY, Register of Deeds of Grant Co.; is a native of the State of Indiana; was born Oct. 12, 1830. When he was only 4 years of age his parents came West to this Territory and settled in this county, about six miles southwest of Platteville, on the "'Little Platte ;" they were among the earliest settlers in this section of the State ; they lived near an Indian sugar camp and Indian burying-ground - the Indians used to camp near there. Mr. Durley was raised on a farm, and in Platteville, and, after reaching manhood, engaged in mining. When the war broke out he enlisted, in 1861, in Co. C, 7th W. V. I. He was severely wounded in the battle of South Mountain, Sept. 14, 1862 ; was also wounded ac the battle of Gainesville, Va., Aug. 29, 1862, and was discharged March 19, 1863, on account of wounds received in action. Was elected Register of deeds for Grant Co., in 1876, and was re-elected in 1878, and again re-elected in 1880. AVas united in marriage July 4, 1865, to Miss Harriet A. Hoadley, a native of Grant Co. They have four children - George H., Robert H., Jennie M., Linda May.

WILLIAM J. DYER, farmer. Sec. 10; P. 0. Lancaster; owns 80 acres of land, valued at $25 per acre. He was born in this county in 1846. In 1869, he settled on this farm. He married Sarah E. Borah, also a native of this county. They have three children - William, Ruby and Laura. Mr. Dyer enlisted in Co. K, 47th W. V. I., in 1865, and was discharged in the same year.

REV. S. W. EATOIV, Pastor of Congregational Church; is a native of Framingham, Middlesex Co., Mass., and was born Dec. 25, 1820; he grew up to manhood in that State. After receiving his preparatory education , he entered Yale College and graduated in Class of 1842 ; pursued his theological studies in Yale Theological Seminary and in Union Theological Seminary, New York City, and was ordained Jan. 28, 1848. He came West to Wisconsin in 1846 (while it was yet a Territory in October, 1846), and accepted a call to become Pastor of the Congregational Church of Lancaster, Jan. 1, 1847, and since then, for a period of over one-third of a century, he has served as the faithful, acceptable Pastor of this church. In 1856, he took a vacation on account of ill health and went abroad, spending a part of the year in Europe. In 1862, he was Chaplain of the 7th W. V. I., and remained in the service three years until the close of the"war, and was at Appomattox Court House at the final surrender. During his absence, the church had no settled Pastor ; in fact. Dr. Eaton was the first Pastor of the church and its only one, and this church was his first charge and his only one ; and there are very few churches in this country where the relations between Pastor and people have been so pleasant and undisturbed for so great a length of time. On the 20th of May,

1847, Dr. Eaton was united in marriage to Miss Catharine E. Demorest, a native of the city of New York. They have four sons - James Demorest, Pastor Congregational Church, Bound Book, N. J.; Edward Dwight, Pastor Congregational Church, Oak Park, III; Samuel Lewis, physician ; Charles WoodhuU, physician, Des Moines, Iowa.

SAMUEL H. FARNS WORTH, farmer ; P.O.Lancaster; residence one mile east of the court house. A native of New York; born March 3, 1813, in Clinton Co., a son of Phillip and P. (Parsons) Farnsworth. His father was a native of Vermont, and his mother of Long Island. They lived sixty-seven years together on the same farm, his father dying at the age of 93, and his mother at 87. Mr. Farnsworth is the fourth- child of nine children. He spent the earlier years of his life on the farm, and resided seven years in Franklin Co. He was married in Clinton Co., Feb. 19, 1837, to Miss Cynthia Hazen. They came to Lancaster in June, 1858 ; lived in the village tour years, and then moved on to his farm, which he had purchased on his arrival. They have six children living - Charles, George, Mary, Zeruah, Lillie, Nathan. His sons, Charles and G-eorge, were volunteers in the war of the rebellion. Charles went to the front as a private, on account of disability was discharged ; re-enlisted in the cavalry, going as Second Lieutenant, returned First Lieutenant. George served three years a private, participating in sixteen engagements. They are now engaged in railroading as engineers. His wife died May 19, 1878, aged 60 years.

CORYDON FITZGERALD, farmer. Sec. 21 ; P. 0. Lancaster ; a native of Grant Co. In January, 1865, he enlisted in Co. K, 47th W. V. I., and served until the close of the war. Feb. 23, 1873, he was married to Miss Hattie Green, also a native of Grant Co., town of Fennimore. They have a son and three , daughters. In politics, Mr. Fitzgerald is a Kepublican.

OLITER P. GARDIVER, farmer, Sec. 21 ; P. 0. Lancaster. Owns 40 acres of land, valued at $50 per acre. Born in Kentucky, in 1824. Came to Wisconsin in 1837 ; located on his farm in 1871. Married Lucy Ann Vedder, a native of New York, and they have four children - Lovilla J., Abby Ellen, Effie J. and Allen Eugene. Mr. Gardner enlisted in Co. H, 25th W. V. I., in 1862, and was discharged in 1865.

LEWIS GELBACH, farmer. Sec. 30 ; P. 0. Hurricane Grove. Owns 180 acres of land, Valued at $40 per acre. Born in Prussia in 1833. Came to America in 1846, and settled in Pennsylvania ; came to Wisconsin in 1857, and located in Lancaster where he lived until 1869, when he removed to this farm. He married Sophia Napp, a native of the same place, and they have eight children - John, Charles, William, George, Mary, Nettie, Frederick and Ida.

CH ART..ES GOVIER, farmer. Sec. 7 ; P.O. Lancaster. Owns 360 acres of land, valued at $25 per acre. Born in England in 1834. Came to America in 1855, and settled in Illinois; located on present farm in 1870. Married Belle Atkins, a native of England, and they have five children^ - Ellen, Linda, Edwin, Fred and Rolia.

GEORGE GRAY, proprietor of Grant Mills ; P. 0. Lancaster. Born in Scotland in 1830. Came to America in 1848, and located in New York State, where he remained three years, and then he «ame West and located in Iowa ; came to Grant Co. in 1870, and purchased the Grant Co. Mill, farm and water-power. Has always followed milling, learned the trade in the old country. He has all the improved machinery, and makes a No. 1 flour ; has a good water-power, and keeps everything in good shape. The mill is located on the "Big Grant," three miles from Lancaster, does mostly custom work. Mr. Gray is a bachelor, of a happy disposition, taking great comfort in his business, and among his stock. Republican in politics.

S. R. "GREENE, proprietor of livery stable,. Lancaster. Commenced business in April, 1879, buying out J. Kilbourn, keeps fourteen horses, and does a prosperous business. Mr. Greene is a native of

Potosi Grant Co a son of A. J. and Sarah (Lyons) Greene. Mr. Greene attended the schools of Potosi which he left at the age of 1 5, and went into the stage business. Having a natural taste for horses, he con- 1 oi^o 'u the business, and, in 1870, commenced running a daily stage-line from Potosi to Dubuque until 187^, when the C, C. & D. & M. K. R., was completed to Spechts' Ferry. Having been taken in by his brother as a partner, they then ran a daily stage from Specht's Ferry to Lancaster, which they afterward discontinued and bought the stable in Lancaster in December, 1878. Mr. Greene was married April 22, n n a^^ ^' ^'^^^^^'fE» grocer and stationer. Is a native of Wisconsin, and was born in Irrant Co., Sept. 6, 1847. During the war, he entered the army; enlisted in Co. P, 7th W. V. I.; was severely wounded, and lost his arm at the battle of Petersburg, and remained in the service until discharged in New York City in April, 1865. In 1878, he engaged in his present business. Was united in marriage September 17, 1880, to Miss Florence Nathan.

Qcn*'^'''^^ ^' "^"^"^MESf, farmer and proprietor of the Lancaster mill, which was erected in lobO, Sec. 28 ; P. 0. Lancaster. Born in this county in 1838 ; settled on his present farm in 1879. Married Myra Moore, a native of New York, and they have four children - Eugene, Jennie, Clara and Charles. Mr. H. enlisted in Co. A, 2d Iowa V. C, in 1861, and resigned in 1862 ; was Quartermaster of regiment.

HBU'KeI' & WENZEIi, proprietors of saloon and restaurant. This business was established in December, 1874, in their own building, which was constructed the same year.

Peter Henkel is a native of Germany, born March 8, 1840, a son of Henry and Mary (Fritz) Henkel, who both died in Germany. He came to Lancaster direct, arriving there June 15, 1858; he was engaged in farminsr until August, 1862, when he volunteered as a private in Co. C. 25th W. I. V., Capt. Ferguson. He went to the front in Minnesota, where he was detailed to watch the Indians; afterward sent to Cairo, and thence to Vicksburg, where they joined the army; he served until the close of thewar, and was mustered out in the summer of 1865. Nov. 20, 1868, he was married to Miss Louisa Barmonn ; thev have one son, Louis H.

John J. Wenzel, of this firm, is a native of Germanv,born March 3, 1841, a son of Conrad and Margaret (Werth) Wenzel, who came to the United States in the summer of 1848, settling in Delaware, they lived eight years. In the spring of 1857, they moved to Grant Co., settling on a farm fourmiles from Lancaster. John J., the subject of this sketch, spent the earlier years of his life on the farm, which he left in 1871, and came to Lancaster, where he and his father opened a saloon. In February, 1 862, he was married to Miss Christina Trump, daughter of Henry Highstreet, of Pennsylv^ia, a native of Switzerland. Mr. Wenzel was elected Constable in Liberty, and is a member of the I. 0. 0. F. Thefiimily are members of the Evangelical Church.

C. W. Hlfjlj, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of Grant Co., is a native of Ulster Co., N. Y. Came West to Wisconsin and located in Grant Co., at Platteville, in February, 1856 ; engaged as clerk in store ; held the office of Justice of the Peace for eight years, and was also Town Clerk for a number of years ; was elected Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of this county in November, 1880. In 1860, Mr. Hill was united in marriage to Miss Julia Shaffer, of Platteville ; they have two children - one son, Charles, and one daughter, Flora.

liEWIS HOlifjOWAY, farmer; has been a resident of Grant Co. since 1863. A native of Livingston Co.. N. Y., horn Sept. 30, 1832, a son of John and Lucy Burt Holloway, both natives of Massachusetts, of Enfflish descent. He was married to Miss Cornelia Stone, of Troy, Mich, Oct. 24, 1855, a dauschter of William and Harriet Morris Stone. He came West in the spring of 1863, and purchased 1,000 acres of wild prairie land, two miles south of Lancaster, breaking 400 acres the first season, 130 of which he planted to wheat, and received a crop of 3,200 bushels, which he sold for 82.10 per bushel. His farm cost him $13,000, nearly one half of which he paid with his first years' crop. After five years he sold his land for 840 per acre, to George Stewart and Edward McKinney. Mr. Holloway is a cattle dealer, having followed it twenty years. He bought his present home and farm of 340 acres in 1871. He has for several years been Alderman, and is at present.

GEORGE HOWE, senior member of the firm of Howe & Baxter, general merchants. I* a native of Clinton Co., N. Y., and was born at Plattsburg May 24, 1809 ; he grew up and received his education there. After reaching manhood he was united in marriage, December 14, 1831, to Miss Maria Farnsworth, a native of that county; she died June 4, 1847. Two years later, on the 7th of March, 1849, was united in marriage to Miss Martha J. Cole, a native of that State. They came to Wisconsin and located in Grant Co., at Lancaster, May 8, 1855, and Mr. Howe engaged in mercantile business, the firm, being Howe & Barber; after one year the firm became Howe & Burr; after two years Mr. Burr retired, and Mr. Howe successfully continued the business until after the war, when Mr. Baxter became interested in the business with him. Mr. Howe has been successfully engaged in business here over a quarter of a century, and has built up an enviable reputation as a merchant. Has one daughter, Mrs. C. H. Baxter, of this place; had one daughter, Laura, who died in Dundee, 111., Jan. 10, 1855.

HEIVDEBSON H1JLFEBTZ, farmer. Sec. 11; P. 0. Lancaster; is a son of Edward Hulfertz, born in Richland Co., Ohio, in 1848 ; came to Wisconsin with his parents when 8 years of age, locating at Lancaster ; lived with his parents until 25 years old ; since his arrival here he has iSade Lancaster his home ; he has a beautiful farm of 330 acres ; is still single.

AUGUSTUS HUNTEMBR, manufacturer, cooper and dealer in hoop-poles, barrels, firkins, kegs, etc. Is a native of Wisconsin, and was born in the town of Potosi, Grant Co., Aug. 28, 1847 ; he grew up in this county and learned the trade of cooper in Galena. In 1868, he engoged in business in iPotosi, and remained there until 1874 ; came to Lancaster and established his present business in 1875. From a small beginning he has, by industry and good management, built up a large trade, his business the past year amouriting to over $20,000 ; he ships his goods to Chicago and other places. He was united in marriage, Aug. 9, 1870, to Miss Mary Dolan, a native of Potosi, Grant Co., Wis.

J. M. HURliEY, wagon-maker, in the employ of Charles Bettz, for whom he commenced work in February, 1876 ; he learned the trade with J. C. Herbert and 1). H. Budd, of Lancaster, with whom he worked three and a half years. He commenced business for himself Aug. 15, 1874, and remained in business until December, 1876, under the firm name of J. Dixon & Co. ; they did a prosperous business of about $4,000 per annum. Mr. Hurley is a native of Ireland, born April 26, 1845, a son (if Thomas and Catharine Fanning Hurley ; he came to the United States an infant, in 1846, with his parents. They lived in New York, Pennsylvania and New Jersey, finally settling in Galena, 111., where his father died in September, 1854, and his mother is now living in Nebraska. He was married Deo. 24, 1865, to Miss Margaret A. Carroll, a native of Ireland.

A. E. HYOE, proprietor of the Mansion House, Lancaster, became proprietor of this house in the spring of 1875, but has been identified with it since 1855. When a lad his father, Allen Hyde, bought the property and continued as proprietor of the hotel up to the time of his death, which occurred Jan. 11, 1861 ; his older brother, Jehial Hyde, then became proprietor, and was succeeded by Ira A. Bellows, who ran it for ten years. Mr. Hyde is the fifth son and sixth child of L. A. and Mary Miller Hyde, born in Vermont, July 22, 1848, ; he came to Lancaster at the age of 7, with his parents. He was married in Galesburg, 111., April 15, 1875, to Miss Kate K. Garvey, daughter of Mrs. E. Dumbrille ; they have one daughter, Mary Elizabeth, and have buried one, Anna Isabella.

CrEORCrE B. HYDE, proprietor of the machine-shop ; commenced business in August, 1875 ; he learned his trade in Indianapolis ; he not only served an apprenticeship, but has a natural taste for mechanics; was born in Pottsdam, N. Y., Sept. 19. 1851, a son of H. H. and Martha P. (Elderkin) Hyde; he came West with his parents in 1855. Feb. 24, 1874, he was married to. Miss Alice L. Green. They have three children - Martha, Nellie and Augustus.

URS. MARY HYDE, widow of Luther A. Hyde, who was a native of Vermont, born February 15, 1810. They were married February 15, 1832, at St. Armand ; they lived in Vermont until December, 1855, when they came to Lancaster. Mr. Hyde ran the Mansion House up to the time of his death, which occurred Jan. 11, 1861 ; he left three children, a daughter and two sons - Helen M., now Mrs. Bellows, of Lancaster ; C. J. and A. B., the latter proprietor of the Mansion House at present. Mrs. Hyde has lost four children - Margaret Isabella, died in Vermont, April 26, 1851 ; James Walter, who enlisted in the army, was wounded at the battle of the Wilderness and died in Philadelphia, in 1864; Henry Allen, enlisted in May, 1864, died Sept. 24, 1864 ; George Luther, another who responded to his country's call, and was wounded at the battle of Bull Run, came home and died Oct. 28, 1864.

IVEY & WEBB, merchants, Lancaster; this house was established at this location in February, 1879 ; they carry a complete stock of dry goods, hats, caps, boots and shoes, clothing, groceries, etc.; stock ranges from $5,000 to $9,000 ; their annual trade reaches $30,000 and is increasing ; this house was established in May, 1866, at British Hollow under the firm name of Wilson & Ivey ; in 1868, Mr. Ivey bought his partner's interest and continued the business alone two years, when he took in William E. Webb ; in February, 1879, they bought their present store which was opened by Mr. Ivey, Mr.

Alexander Ivey is a native of England, born in County Cornwall March 10, 1837, a son of Joseph and Miriam Endey Ivey, who moved to America in the summer of 1837, and lived in New York City six years, when his father, a miner by trade, was killed by the caving in of a mine, his mother subsequently marrying Josiah T. TremuUen ; they moved to West Virginia, afterward to North Carolina, and in 1846, to Grant Co., Wis.; his mother died in 1849. He followed mining until the war broke out when he volunteered as a private in September, 1861, in Co. D, 7th W. V. 1., Capt. E. F. Giles; he went out as a private and returned a Sergeant, having lost one leg at the battle of Gettysburg. He was mirriod March 4, 1865, to Miss Anna Eustice, of British Hollow, daughter of George Eustice ; they have four sons and a daughter, Miriam P., Joseph E., George Earl, Alexander and W. Leroy ; he was elected Town Clerk at Potosi in 1865, and was County Treasurer for Grant Co. four years Irom 1875 to 1879, and a member of the City Council in 1879.

W. E. Webb, a native of Wisconsin, born in British Hollow, Grant Co., March 9, 1848, a son of John and Dorothy Dunstone Webb, both natives of Cornwall, England, who came to the United States in 1845, and direct to Grant Co. Mr. Webb followed mining from the time he left .school at the age of 14 until he embarked in the mercantile business. He was married to Miss Martha Nicholls, bora in Wales, a daughter of William and Ann Wilcox NichoUs ; they have three sons - Frank, Walter and William.

THOMAS JERRETT, Sec. 8; P. 0. Lancaster; owns 160 acres of land, valued at $18 per acre; born in Devonshire, England, in 1823, came to America in 1851, and located in Canada, removed to Wisconsin in 1867. Married Ellen Murphy, a native of Ireland, who died in 1869 ; four children were the result of this union - George, Eliza, Mary and Ann.

JOHN JESIHE, merchant tailor, Lancaster ; commenced this business in 1876 with a stock of clothing, and employing but one man ; he now carries a stock ranging from $8,000 to $12,000, and employs three workmen; Mr. Jeside is a native of Germany, born Feb. 6, 1848, a son of John and Elizabeth Jeside. John, Jr., commenced to learn his trade in Germany, and came to Lancaster direct in March, 1867 ; he was then 19 years of age, and engaged as tailor for John Beig, with whom he remained one year, and was one year with H. Cook ; he was afterward for seven years in the employ of Ed Hyde, when he commenced business for himself He was married, Oct. 9, 1871, to Miss A. Beorner, daughter of John A. Beorner; she died May 30, 1872 ; he was again married, Oct. 10, 1874, to Miss Henrietta Henkel, daughter of Henry Henkel, of Ellenboro ; they have one son living, Oscar. Mr. Jeside is a member of the Odd Fellows, Lodge No. 172, and an officer in the same.