The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1911-09-13
Soldiers of the Spanish-American
War are next given consideration.

Soldiers of the Spanish-America
War; are next given consideration.
Following these are chapters O.
Banks and Banking" 1.-THE Press,
The Old Settlers Association 9TH
Death Roll of the Pioneers "A Char
{ ter OF Tragedies" dealing briefly witt
the murders committed in the count,
since 1900, Accidental Deaths Civ
ing brief account OF the n1isbaps which
have proven fatal to citizens OF the
county, and this is followed by mis-
|celIaneous chapter, which contains
much OF interest. This chapter in
cludes splendid review Of the geol
[ogy of the county, written by Prof
James H. Lees, Assistant State Geolo
gist. This article is finely illustrated
by geological section of the state
and by pictures of fossil discovered at
or near Denison. Under the head of
miscellany, will also be found an edi-
torial on "The Ridge Road" repro
duced on the request of a number of
subscribers, an advance comparative
statement OF the census, furnished es-
pecially for this work by the United
States census bureau and an article
by Mr.. NJ. o. Conner on the Coming
lOf the Irish.''
The remainder of the work is de-
voted to the history Of the various
towns of the county, these histories
being as complete Is possible and Civ
ing many interesting facts concern.
ing the early settlement and later de-
velopment OF every section of the
county. The historical volume is rich
|ly illustrated. The old familiar faces
OF A. D. Molony and Judhe Bassett,
j. Fred Meyers>and a host of pioneers
look from the pages, and there are
characteristic scenes from all portions
of the county. One interesting illus.
tration is map OF the county as pub
lished in 1863. II
The second volume is hardly of less
interest than the first. The place of
honor is accorded to our represent
alive young citizen, Mr.. c. l.. Voss.
This volume contains brief biogra-
plies OF nearly five hundred promi-
nent citizens OF the county. These
sketches are well written, but are de-
void of "gush'' which sometimes makes
such voluem nauseating. There are
contained many facts about the lives
of friends and neighbors which are
well worth reading. Those who have
seen the volumes are fully satisfied
with their worth and are glad that
such history has been written. One
enthusiastic subscriber states: in I
fifty years these books will be worth
500 per set. AS the demand for such
a work is entirely local it could not
have been published save as a sub
scription edition, but we believe none
who have subscribed will regret hay-
ing helped to make this work possible
and those who did not appreciate lis
value will regret that they took no
part in it. The editor OF the historical
volume worked zealously for many
months, not for the compensati ton.
which was not large, but in the hope
Of giving to the county a readable and
permanent history of value to the peo-
pie, and in this ambition we believe
be has succeeded. as perhaps no other
man in the county could have done.
This on account OF his long residence.
MS experience in newspaper work and
his proven affection for the county and
its people.
We believe that no one who is cap
able of approaching a good history
will be dissatisfied with this work and
hat those whose biographies are in
Guided will be glad that they are there.
The publishing firm Of S. J.. Clark is
both financially and NOR.
ally, and has lived faithfully up to all
heir promises in regard to the work.
No one can read this work without a
much better knowledge Of the county
n which he lives and deeper aifec-
ion for it and ist splendid people.