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PERis scNA1 S.
8 Mr.: David Mittle now Of New:
berry is home for q few days 5
Senator Mccall spent Sunday
and ;.llt s Monday at home
Mr.. B. +. Huckabee { OF Dillon
section has our thanks for favors.
Mr.SJ. D. Euestess Of Clio sec
hon made us pleasant call
salesday
Mr.. 9. A. Kirkley, now farm
ing near Cheraw, was down sales
day and called
Mr.. Meyer Mittle leaves this
week for New York to'purchase
his spring stock
Mr.. W. T.. Langley of Upper
Brightsville was down salesday
and made US u pleasant call
Mr. w, r. McTanrin, n solid
farmer Of Red Bluff, made us a
pleasant call salcsday
Mr.. B. E. Moore Of the Lester
section was down Saturday. No
special news in his section
Miss Maggie Breeden left Sat
urday morning to resume her
studies i'll College at Columbia
Mr.. r. T. Breeden has our
thanks for favors. May his barn
fail to hold his crop this year
Mr. Noah Bundy now Of Adams
villc was down Saturday and call
ed with 4 smile that we appre-
ciatcd
Mr.. James Mcdaniel, Of Beauty
Spot section, was in town yester
day and called. No special news
out there
Mr.. Cary Odom Of Lester sec
tion was down yesterday. Cary
says the farmers are hustling in
his section.
Mir. Clarcnce +. Moore has
been appointed an aide to Gov
ernor Hayward with the rank of
Lieutenant Colonel
Nj. d. j. Mcdaniel, Of Beauty
Spot section was III yesterday
and called TO make us feel good.
30 special news,
MIR. j. w. Graham, one Of the
clcverest farmers around McColl
dropped in TO sec us salesday and
mako us feel cheerful.
Nh. C.B. Rogers Of Key was
up yesterday and called with
good cheer and best wishes. Nc
special news in his section.
Mi. J. II. Thomas, a clever
carpenter Of West Bennettsvillc
called yesterday TO give us q
smile and wish us good luck
! Mr.. James S. Lilies Of Bright
svillc was down Saturday ano
called. IIc still has plenty o!
cabbage plants and some fine va
ricties
| Miss May Odom, att,r mos
delightful visit to Georgctowl
Of seven weeks, returned homo
on Thursday last. much TO tht
delight OF her many friends
Mir. Duncan McLaurin q deyo
ted son OF Marlboro, but who re
sides about 100 yards over the
line III Marion was up Thursda,
, r;..c1 cHllnd - rivn Ns q shake
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RELIGIOUS q: ]! s !11,l.,.. NOTES. u

.REhfGIoUs NOTES.
Rev. G. w. Boyd will conduct serA
v.o,s at st. Paul's Episcopal Church
next sunday morning md night.
Tho hour for evening services at the
churches is now 7.30 o'clock.
Prayer meeting at tho Baptist church
every Thursday evening nt 100.
Prayer meeting nt tho Methodist church
every Wednesday at 700 p. m.
Tho hour for Sunday School at the
Methodist church has been charged to
3 80 o'clock In the afternoon.
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Something New.

/ have opened up n restaurant
in the rear Of my Grocery Store
where I will be prepared to serve
meals at all hours. Highest mar
ket prices paid for country produce.
JAS. E. David.
Oct ii 1902.
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gl .!:'sl1s ss;ti ! q! L ii lss;.r !.

as nl ...ss sssk1 q! ii ss:r .s;i II
rhe principal features oS the Nsw
lpEA NVoNANs MAGAZINE Zoe Febfu.
alrnre rs always uii!iisriau, and in
patterns, descriptions Of costume,
iaucJ WORK, and domestic affairs there
is nothing more helpful to the home
maker now published; but the literary
features are equally rs valuable. The
stories are charmingly told and we'll
illustrated. Mrs. Il. A. Csbornes
paper upon Lincoln, entitled "a Ma
lions Patron Saint" is especially ap
propriatc, and Ernest Neal Lyons
poem on Washington emphasizes the
patriotic element Of The contents
Mis-. Wilson Woodrow's article upon
Mrs Fiske as "Mary Of Magdala'
continues the series upon the promi-
nent women of the stage.
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Married OH Sunday morning Feb
ruary l, 1903, by r. Powers Not
ary Public, Mr.. Charlie Polston
and Miss Matte Braddock.
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Cabbage Plants for Sale.

Mrs. j. S. Lilies Of grightsvillc,
r. +. d., 4, has some varieties Of
cabbage plants for Gale at 25 cents
per 100. Ifyou want to be early
set out now.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-02-06

E,isC0pAL-Rev. G. w. Boyd, Rector,
I. rsAaohiue every second md fourth Sunday
Sal sf en-, and 100 p. m. sunday
sshoci ut 9.3o o. m. DR.. J. a. Fa'son'
Il Superintendent.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-02-06

ipnEsByTERlAN-This church ior The
n,e.co Is without pastor. Prayer meet
ting on Thursday afternoon. at 4 o'clock.
sauleG, of school, j T. Dudley.
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D1cc-r - r-'-' ~. ~. " -''-' -. ~
Matheson during last year as
ovcrseer Of his Arcadia place
has declined the position for this
year, and will leave this week
for Enterprise, Ala.
Mr.. n G NIcLaurin of Red
Bluff was up last Thursday and
called 10 make us feel good. He
reports peace and plenty having
killed some Of the largest pigs
raised in that section, several
tipping The scales at 400
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OR AEent-. t(Qn mn OoiIu
III N 1S1=. D U,UU UEttf
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CUPiD,S WORK

CUPiD'S WORK.
Married OH Saturday night Jan
uary 81, 1903 by Squire +. Pow
crs Notary Public, Mr.. Luke
Wright and Miss Kate Griffin.
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FOR SALE!

Lot Of - percent Nitrate Soda.
For shipment during February 1908
WELLS & EDENs,
7. O. Box IA, Sumter, S. c.
Dec. II, 1902.
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Marlboro County Officers.

SmERlRF-J. B. Green
CIEulSj OF ,CLERK-J. A. Drake
G JuDuEi OF PRoBATE-M. MoLaurin
y ConoNER-O. Z, Coyington
8 SupERYIsoR-M. e. Coward
SUpft. EDuoArIoN-W. T.. Stanton
4 III AsuRER- H. Thomas
1, ,.hUDrToR--Ch L. Sheriff..
II SENATOR -Chas. S. nj M:Call.
a REpnEsENrATIvEs-D. D. McColl, Jr
). 2. Bunch, Welcome Quick.
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& 1ilaa Io,on Goruernment.

I;5f.El SsNI.8 = 7VtV1S q q Vo7 N"sO11Vs 7-
MAYpR!-P. A.. Hodges
I lzSSi,liLpERSiEN-J.F \ Frank Breeden. q. E
lriAissIohn T. Douglas. w. 8. Rowe
ssn ELERk4& & TREAsURER-Milton Nc
! ( q lL.a.urin. Office open daily.
81! polio II. S. Quick. G. D. Barrett
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il;0 Circuit appointments.

icy. It. DUNLAP, T. c.
Nio I,t nd End Sundays II a. m..
n and 4th Sundays 3 80 y. m.
yeaiai, ut and Cd Sundays 3 30 p. NJ
and 4th Sundays ! | a. III.
Sunday zlt ooi every Sunday 10 4. M.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-02-06

" DAprIsr-Rev. Rufus Ford, Pastor
sHladny school ut 1000. Preachng Gun
day a. LOO O. m, and 7:oo p. ID. iIayc'
meeting Thursday evening at clocK X
Supcriftendent Of Sunday school, II. "
/ Carroll.
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As.CION MCLAURIN,
assE Attorney at Law and
Probate Judge.
Otl0a il ourt House.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS,

I I'm - "1"'y 11T1CH INC"IUT'
,Sat q iRGNis hereby given to al crcdi
~ fOrS 81 tho estatc'of Mrs Mary Ellen
1nltwtnn &C render an account Of their dc.
y a'ids OILY attcstcd to tho undersigned
hdsdlnlsihtor, or to II. Il. Newton, ESD,
tlia at9Gin3g. w. NJ. BREEDEN.
Administrators.
sSG1n9ltsyillc, 8. c., Nov. I, 1902.
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Good Green Coffee 81 to 12A at
w. NJ. Kowe's.
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n;reetogy of Bennettsville Lodges

Directory Of Bennettsuille Lodges
CONSOLIDATED LODGE Nc. IS, &, Of
]. p. meets every second and fourth Mou-
5day nights at 7.30 o'clock.
G D. ilastcrling, *. Of r. u 5.
III Any.aoRo LODGE No. SS, meets at
aEsnnnestsyillc, Friday evening. on or be-
II fore cAeh lull moon at 8 O'Clock;
4 S5 j. +. Kinney, W. M.
!! 4, Dudley, Secretary.
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81 siAGIsrA1Es-C. D. Eastcrling, T. l
CfOs!aud, Benneltsville,
II. l.. McLaurin, McColl
John A. Calhoun. Clio,
~. =. Atkinson. Blenheim,
4 DID. Stubbs, Brightsvllle,
8 W.55W.. Irby, Smithville.
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Denasttsv;gye Churc h Directory

METuoD1sr-A. B. Wa, son, P. c..
Sunday school 3 80 p. IN. Preaching at
Il 90 a. IN. and 100 p. m. Prayer meet
Ing Wednesday evening at TOO o'clock.
Superintendent Sunday school, Phil. a.
1,fFetAles..
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N! 3NiAii,an Spnar&, Qn2 q
HettOa> 4, iiH, 81 haii.s farmers,
iis,p-,,.siIl ii a ;,assl ftA and 1!lGtl. lis
I : .--l - .. =
teSc3f4.. el1g u IS lsNi!o.sa ,tic:!. ard s.:
aeis ara eroNYdnghjn
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~ Masonic Directory.
,iy Church Directory.


3eaaailsville Circuit appointments
REy,tJ. VI. ARIAILL, T. G.
4 f.y4t Spnday-l1 a. m., Pine Grove
3 p. M, Smyrna.
Second Sunday. IL a. III. McColl.
3 p. m, Beauty Spot
TIT Guaday-ll a. NJ, Pine Grove
3p. III, Smyrna.
Fourth sunday. ! | q. NJ. McColl,
Z 3 p. III. Beauty Spot
Blsnfrus Circuit appointments.
i IA -: $500 w. .. BAKER p. G.
IIirst sunday. Hebron / am.
Ebcnezcr $3.50 p. m.
< $ieconi Sunday, Parnassus a. M.
3 Bct.hlehcm $50 y. IL
fTlfill Sun day. Hebron III.
Zion $50 p. III.
ht,lrill "a aday Parnassus a. M.
Bethlehem g. so p. m.
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Lowney,s Candy for sale at
w. M Rowe's.
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EOI2 SALE CHEAP.

1, Sills 6xSxl6,
% " oxioxIo 1919,
!" 4xIoxl6,
81 2z5xol,
IS 5xsx2l,
40 5x5xc4.
Dec l6. 1909. j, 81. JACKSON.
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II ETTSV LLE, S. G.
& ! isI 81 /. a. BROWN s. CO.
Os6iceaYsl lIarto,l Street Opposft

Friday, February s.. 1908
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Don'tYou Love FlowersY
II so, and you want some pretty
pots of all sizes in which to place
them, call at the Hardware store

an0 y0W cau be 3ulted,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-09-26
bi0b School
literary anc
heWS Column.
By One OF Cbe Seniors.

}, Prof. Muenich of Jefferson, formerly
a teacher of this city, visited the High
school last Monday.
Last Saturday the football team
lined up against team composed ol
former players. Richards of the High
school team secured one touch down.
The final score was to 0.
Prof. Simnicht went to Oconomowoc
last Saturday to arrange for a game
with the Oconomowoc High School
team.
Lillian Marquardt OF Chicago, was a
visitor on Tuesday.
Today, Saturday, the team will line
up against the Northwestern Uniyer.
sity. The lineup will be: Hertel,
pulback; Richards. captain and Parks,
halfback; Kielblock, quarterback
Jergeson and Downing. ends; Vie
man and Mullen, tackles; Gates and
DUNCAN, guards; and Nelllns, center
A singing class numbering 100 has
been organized. It meets three times
a week.
Cliff Parks, Ralph Mulick and Elmer
Daufenbach visited the Jefferson Coun.
ty fair Thursday afternoon.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-09-26

That tremendously popular rural
play, s'Quincy Adams Sawyer which
seems to be repeated everywhere its
New York success at the Academy OF
Music, has many strong comedy feat
ures; yet it possesses touches OF
true pathos which prove that author,
producer and the management have
labored with good results to appeal to
the sentiment that is close to the sur
face in every theartre audience.
The surroundings, the mis-en- scene
of the last act, for example, are most
effective in novel, striking and pow
erfully appealing way. The rising
curtain dircloses the exterior of a
farmhouse wrapped in the folds of a
New England snow storm. A mo-
ment is given to this picture, and the
front wall of the house disappears and
the action of the play goes on within
it. The storm without is indicative of
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-09-26
OVER TWENTY YEARS AG
y NAN~~
-
FROM THE REPUBLICAN
SEPTEMBER. 1890,

Rev. Father Kelley, president OF the
Sacred Heart College, met with a
painful accident Monday afternoon in
the shape of sprained ankle.
The ladies of the M. E. church will
give tea party at Mrs. George w.
HilPs this evening.
The work of grading on the new
Milwaukee and Madison railway has
commenced in this county near Lake
Mills.
The ladies Of St. Paul's church will
give tea party at the residence of P.
V. Brown, Thursday evening next.
Supper from to 8 o'clock.
P, Kennedy has commenced the
erection of a two story brick business
building on First street which he will
occupy as blacksmith shop and car
riage works.
The following is the county COM
mittee appointed at the Republican
convention Saturday. j. w. Ostrander,
Jefferson, e. S. Cartwright, Sullivan.
Jesse Stone, Watertown; j. D. Bullock,
Pennington; H. A. Porter, Fort
Atkinson.
During the severe storm last Satur-
day nignt the large barn of N. x.
Williams of Ixonia, was struck by
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-09-26
Miss TeGZlaff Entertained

A few lady friends were entertained
by Miss Emma Tetzlaff on Wednesday
afternoon at her parents home in
Montgomery street. Nasturtiums ap.
peared very prettily on the tables.
A few selections on the piano by Miss
Emelina Uehling were very much ap-
preciated, The ladies with Miss Tetz-
laff as hotess, enjoyed pleasant after.
noon.
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Real Estate Deals.

Kecosded in the Register of Deeds
office since our last report up to and in
Guiding September %.
Edward Gnatzig and wife to Chas.
Dayid, pit out lot %, End ward, city OF
Watertown, for $1,000.
julia b. Mason to Freadricka Lude-
mann. lot II. blk 2, Mrs. Barries add
city OF Ft. Atkinson, for $500.
Eleonora Werner and hus to Chas.
David, pit lot 13, blk 3, Theo. Prentiss'
ADD to 2nd ward city of Watertown
$3.50.
Joseph Goodnether and wife to John
V. Goodnether lot 2, blk 81 west side
OF 4. river, City of Watertown $1O25.
Ernest Achilles and wife to Henry
Achilles, 80 acs, sec 4, town Farming
ton. $4,000.
Martin Roethel and wife to John M.
BECK, pit sw4 sec II, town of Sullivan
$3.50.
y. l. M. Wilhelmsen and wife to
Emil ii. Blank, Ill acs, sec 1, town of
Ixonia, $1,000.
Charles Aug. Radke and wife to G. s.
Greenwood, und LIP lot 1, blk 9, Cook
q Atwood's add to vii of Lake Mills,
$66 sc.
Mary b. Lange to Friedrich Schmidt
lot . and Ell OF lot 9 blk 3 Theo. Prem
tlss' ad to End ward, city of Watertown
$1175.
Valentine Casper and wife to Henry
r. Moldenhauer, lots II, Il, 1S and
Il and pit 10, blk 1, vii of Winfield
$4,000.
Mrs. II. Kuehn, 2O5 Main Street. an
nounces that she has on hand sample
line OF Stevens Bros. suits for which she
Will be pleased to receive orders,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-09-26
A THRIVING LITTLE TOWN.
Some Interesting History Connected with the Ear
ly Settlement Of Johnson Creek-Facts about
the Business Development

Eight and one-half miles south Of
Watertown is the thriving little town
Of johnson Creek, composed of about
400 inhabitants. To the stranger
within her gates it probably does not
usually occur that there is a volume OF
interesting history connected with this
thriving community.
Away back in 1910, this region was
mostly covered with timber and WAS
the camping ground of one of the num-
erous tribes of Wisconsin Indians. In
fact, if one is to Judge by the buried
: implements and the ruins of old
mounds which still remain, this region
was undoubtedly favorite resort Of
the aborigine long before the date
above mentioned. Even to this day
the visitor can stand at some of the
historic spots and with very little ef-
fort of the imag ination see visions of
the scenes presented here in the pio-
neer times.
At that time when the country was
overgrown with the heavy forest and
carpeting of natures green velvet,
the first white man appeared on the
scene. This was Timothy johnson, a
man more like his red brothers in his
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-09-26

Mrs. Wainwright is certainly re-
markable lady, appearing to be no
older than most people of 20 or 80
years. She takes a lively interest in
al the current events, reading the
daily papers each day, her eyesight
being perfect. We're it not that her
hearing has commenced to fail of late.
one would not realize the fact that she
was an old lady, as the atmosphere in
her presence is that of liveliest youth.
1t is expected to have large family
gathering at her home next Tuesday,
participate in the joyous AID novel
occasion.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-09-26
Wedding at First Meeting.

William Q. Scmimmer of Watertown
Wis, and Miss Harriet E. Jackson, of
Morgantown, w. Va, met at Winches-
ter. Ind and COMPLETED the final chap
ter in fine bit of romance when they
were united in marriage by the Rev.
II. j. Norris of the First Baptist
church. The groom is a travelling
man while the bride is typical south
ern woman. The wedding Immediate
ly followed their first meeting. Mil
waukee Sentinel. tt.a f-i et
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life and habits, who followed the In
dians here to avoid mingling with his
own race. He followed the course of
the Rock river 20 the present site OF
the village of johnson Creek, On ar
irving here he built log cabin on
the north bank of the stream, near
where the railway bridge is now To-
Gated. He lived here with the Indians
for some time in contentment. until
the white men commenced to settle
the place, when he pulled up stakes
and followed the Indian tribe farther
north However, he left his influence
on the community insomuch that the
place was named Johnson Creek in his
honor.
Probably one of the oldest white set
tiers was Mr.. O. J. Miles who came
here with his parents from New York
state in the year 1916. They built a
log house just south of, the present
homestead, and at the time there were
but two houses where johnson Creek
now stands. These places were owned
by a Mr.. Cramer and a Mr.. Fischer.
men who dealt in some few articles
which the scattered population could
make use of. After residing here two
years, the parents of MIR, Miles remov-
ed to Jefferson, but later returned to
their home in the old log house. After
the death of his parents the brothers
and sisters of Mr.. Miles married and
left him in charge of the farm. Two
years ago he left the old log house to
reside in two story brick dwelling
which he had erected.
In these early days saw mill was
operated by Messrs. Carrier and Los
saw on the creek. This was rebuilt in
1047 and sold to Ben Douglass. MIR.
Douglass was. an interesting character
in early days. There was rumor, which
has since been discredited, that he had
once killed an Indian, and that conse-
quently he was afraid of them and they
were also afraid of him. This story is
not believed, however, as those who
knew him say that he was a genial,
KIND hearted man, and would never
nave Killed an Indian nor anyone else
A small grocery store stood opposite
this sawmill and was conducted by
Or. Burger and later by Mrs. Dodge.
In the year 1858 the Chicago and
Fond du Lac railroad was built and
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-09-26

the stress within, and the visual i'm
preston intensifes sympathy with the
tribulations of the characters. Hope
blossoms into fruition, as the action
proceeds, and JOY succeeds grief.
When the story has come to its hap
py end, the family group, which has
been a5oat the supper table, joins in
singing the "Doxology," and an in
slant later the house exterior is shown,
bathed in soft moonlight, The storm
without has passed, as has that within,
and the smoke which curls lazily from
the chimner betokens peace and COM
fort. These contrasting scenes are
most signifed 10 symbolic beauty;
like the famous ''last scene' of
"Shore Acers, - the last act of "Quin-
cy Adams Sawyer has moments
which will be rendered long after re-
collections of the main story of the
play has passed out of the mind,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-09-26

when it was completed it was planned
to give free ride to the people living
along the line from their homes to
Chicago. Just short distance north
of this place the train was wrecked by
cattle on the track, large number of
people being injured and eight killed,
some of whom were from Watertown.
A picture of this scene was taken at
the time and is presented.
Among others Of the early settlers
who came here was Geo. G.. Mansfield.
He conducted stave factory and a
general store. Part of the same fac
tory is now part of H. G.. Christians
barn. In 1868, Mr.. Mansfield in COM
pany with Jerry Williams purchased
the brick yard owned by Messrs. Brown
and Carl. Here they conducted a sue
cessful business for about five years,
although all that remains today to re-
mind one of the site is the two ponds.
He was also depot agent tor many
years. He started a cheese factory in
an old store building once owned by
Mr.. Smell, which was moved to where
Mr.. Schallert's house now stands.
About six years ago this old factory
was torn down. Later the butter bust
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-09-26

ness was started which still thrives to-

ness was started which still thrives to-
day.
Others who came here in early days
were John F. Grell, who came to this
vicinity with Mr.. Smell, the million
| aire. He attained success equal with
his contemporaries, fuller account of
which may be found in the history of
the H. j. Grell Butter and Egg Co.
One Of the first of these old settlers
was his wife, one of the Hedden fam
lily, who settled here in the early sos.
Fred Christians, father Of the we'll.
known butter man, II. c.. Christians
was also one of the old contemporary
les of the. time. Geo. w. Case who
came here from Connecticut in 1855,
is one ofthe old timers residing here
and is still actively engaged in busi-
ness, conducting wagon shop here at
this time.f His wife is also one of the
pioneers, coming here from Pennsyl-
vania years before Mr.. Case. There
are many other old settlers, but limit
ed space forbids further mention.
The first school house of the village
was about 2 miles distant, which re-
quired an effort on the part of the pu-
pills that most school children would
consider too much exercise at this day.
However another school house was
later erected and was known as the lit
tie red school house. In this place
the first Sunday school was held, be-
ing organized by Methodist Episcopal
minister by the name OF Rev. Mr.. Van
bleit.
just opposite was church building
owned by people of the United Breth-
ern faith. Paulus Banker purchased
1t and removed it to where it now
stands. He attempted to start a Ger
man Methodist church but was unable
to do so. He then tried to lease the
building to the Moravians near Water
town, but failing in this also, he finally
sold it to the Lutherans in whose own
ership it still remains.
In 1867 the English Methodist Epis-
copal church was built by the people
of the village, the ground being given
by Mr.. Griffee. He also donated the
land where the present cemetery is To-
Gated, which at that time was covered
with timber and underbrush.
In these early days there were but
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