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Since many of the names were not familiar to me, I typed them exactly as they were published. Minnesota State Historical Microfilm Transcribed January, 2002 by: Mary Lindbo, mjlindbo@msn.com March 14, 1867 The Geysers of Nevada - It is said that about twenty miles from Carson City, Nevada, are some remarkable mineral springs called "Steamboat Springs" from the noise they make, which sounds like several steamers discharging steam. These springs cover an area of about three acres. The water is boiling hot, and the escaping steam can be seen several miles before, sunrise and the atmosphere in the vicinity is filled with the smell of sulphur. The water, cures rheumatism effectually. There is crevices in the rocks where the water can be seen boiling at the depth of thirty feet. There is also a spring called the Breathing Spring. It is shaped much like a well. The water recedes to the depth of ten or twelve feet and remains calm for five minutes and then commences to boil, and rises until it shoots in the air above ten feet and in five minutes it begins to recede. July 4, 1867 The Nation's Dead In The South Dakota A Washington correspondent of the Rochester Democrat furnishes the following information from official sources: There are in the command of General Thomas the following national cemeteries: Vicksburg, one of twenty-five acres containing 15,000 dead At Natchez, one of six acres, containing 2,500 dead Memphis, twenty-five acres. About 12,000 graves. The dead from Columbus, Ky. to Helena Ark., along the Mississippi are gathered here. From Helena to Grad Gulf they are interred at Vicksburg Corinth has one of twenty acres, containing about 6,000 graves. Pittsburg Landing, twelve acres and 4,000 graves. This contains the dead from up and down the Tennessee River. Fort Donelson, twenty acres and 3,500 graves, containing the dead of that field and all along the Cumberland below Nashville. Nashville, sixty-two acres, 18,000 graves. This contains the bodies from many hospitals and a wide region of the country. Stone River, sixteen acres and 5,000 graves. Chattanooga, seventy-five acres and nearly 12,000 graves. Knoxville, four acres and 3,000 graves. Marietta, Georgia, twenty-five acres, and 10,000 graves. Andersonville, about 15,000 graves. Millen, 1,000 graves. Small enclosure at Savannah, 3,000 graves. London, about 300; Mill Springs, over 600; Pennsylvania 1,200; Camp Nelson, 1,500; Labanon, 750. In city cemeteries there are collected - at Covington, Kentucky, 600; Lexington, 1,000; Richmond, 500; Danville, 400; Columbia, Tennessee, there are 1,200 graves. At Montgomery, Alabama, about 500 graves; in Mobile 1,000. September 12, 1867 Proceedings of the Republican County Convention Pursuant to published call, the republican delegates from the several towns in Mower County, assembled in Convention at Brownsdale, on Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The Convention was called to order by S. Snow, Chairman County Central Committee and G. G. Clemmer elected Chairman and C. H. Davidson, Secretary. On motion, the Chairman was authorized to appoint a Committee on Credentials, which he did, as follows: E. C. Door, W. B. Spencer, S. Bostwick. Hereupon the Committee retired, and after an absence of some thirty minutes, made the following report: Gentlemen of the Convention: Your Committee on Credentials beg leave to report the following persons as entitled to seats as delegates in this Convention: Austin - D. B. Johnson, Jr., Sylvester Smith, Thomas Vareo, C. C. Crane, G. C. Clemmer, D. L. Chandler, J. K. Strever, E. C. Corr, D. O. Pratt, C. H. Davidson, C. J. Shortt, Seymour Johnson LeRoy - W. B. Spencer, S. B. Bacon, E. F. McKee, Dr. G. M. Alsdorf, Z. B. Daily Bennington - J. H. McKnight, J. Emerson Adams - S. Cnutson, Hans Oleson, H. Ergens Waltham - P. Lounsbury, J. Baker Red Rock - C. F. Hardy, H. A. Brown, H. E. Tanner, H. Tilton,, Charles Eager, J. L. Johnson Pleasant Valley - R. Hoppin, J. McKee, F. Granger Windom - O. Smith, H. G. Tyler, A. Wright Lyle - J. B. Niles, S. H. Trowbridge, J. Beach Nevada - Gunder Halverson, L. St. John, C. Rose, G. Van Camp Grand Meadow - B. F. Langworthy, N.C. Markham Racine - W. E. Harris, J. W. Harper, J. Stewart, G. J. Felch, S. J. Sanborn, J. A. Stewart Frankford - S. Bostwick, S. Carey, N. Goodsell, N. Bostwick. W. McCaskell Lansing - E. H. Wells, S. R. Gunn, E. J. Phillips, J. E. Robinson, G. W. Robinson, W. Evans, Dr. W. L. Hollister Adolpho - D. W. Peck, A. Mayo, S. S. Washburn September 19, 1867 District Court - The September term of the District Court for Mower County commenced its session on Monday morning and closed on Tuesday noon. The cases before it were disposed of as follows: James B. Leverich, et al vs. V. P. Lewis, et al. Continued with privilege of both parties to amend pleadings Charles E. Thurbor vs. Albert E. Meigs. Continued by consent of parties Herman Warner vs. P. D. Vaughan and Geo. E. Wood. Continued by stipulation. Plaintiff has leave to amend complaint Alfred T. Fleetwood, et al vs. A. J. Burbank et al. Continued Geo. Johnson vs. H. R. Brown. Continued on affidavit of defendant Geo. Elliot vs. P. P. Lewis. Tried by the Court and submitted September 26, 1867 A Murdered Man Unearthed! Startling Developments! A Shameful Murder Committed in Grand Meadow, Mower County From Coroner Allen, we learn particulars of a disgraceful affair, of a most astounding character. In Grand Meadow township there lived a family by the name of Knapp. Chauncy Knapp, was the husband and head of the family. It seems that the husband and wife did not live very happily together. Knapp was the second husband of the wife. The fire of discord existing between them seemed to be fanned and kindled anew every now and then by the interposition and influences of her two brothers named Potter, and a son-in-law, named Kemp, living in Marion, Olmsted County. It is stated that for six months or more prior to the 8th day of August, the day on which the murder was perpetrated, the two Potters and Kemp had banded together with some of the neighbors, and had concocted a plan to murder Knapp. The only reason for the commission of such a heinous crime, given by the neighbors, being, that he was a cross, ugly neighbor. On the 8th day of August last, the Potters and Kemp came over from Marion, arriving at Knapp's about dark. They said they were very tired and would go right to bed, if their horses were only taken care of. This Knapp offered to do; and in going toward the stable, met some eight or nine of the neighbors interested in the plot, who "grabbed" him, took him on to the stable, where for a time they rode him on a rail. At about the conclusion of this proceeding, one of the Potters spoken of, whose given name is Oliver, came out of the house to the stable and said: "Chauncy, what are they doing with you?" He made no reply. Potter then asked: "Will you leave the country?" Knapp replied, "What for?" "You call my sister a prostitute," says Potter. Knapp here declared he "never did." At the termination of this conversation, Potter says, "Boys, away with him to the lake!" He was taken to a small lake near by. One of the mob, named Parker, says, "Boys, give him time to say his prayers." Not heeding this, he was plunged into the lake. Two men plunged in after him, "ducking" him two or three times. At this time, one of the men named Parker, who seemed to have, in part, repented of his actions, and who, at the coroner's inquest turned state's evidence, said, "Boys, come away." Potter remarked, "It will never do to suffer that man to live; he will have us all arrested." At this stage of the affair, they all left but five, the two Potters and Kemp being among those who remained. As they were leaving, Kemp rushed by them naked and plunged into the lake. After which they heard Knapp crying for his life. Parker seems to have watched and found out the termination of the plot, as will be seen by the conversation which ensued the next morning. He was passing by the house of Mrs. Knapp, and she called him in on the pretence that she wanted him to mow some grass for her. He says to her, "Mrs. Knapp, don't you know your husband is dead." "I suppose he is," she replied. He then says, "They were very foolish to bury him where they did, as the body will be detected." She replies, "The corn is all plowed and cultivated, and in a few days, the spot will be entirely obliterated." The murder was not found out immediately, but it seems that some of the farmers living in the vicinity imagined all was not right, and kept up a faithful watch for something to "turn up". The participators in the murder began to leak out remarks which looked suspicious. Mrs. Knapp said to one of the neighboring women, that "Chauncy had left and would never trouble her again in this world." But the general reply to questions regarding the whereabouts of Knapp, was, that he had gone to Michigan on a visit. Finally the citizens began a search for the body, and Parker, fearing detection, exposed the place of burial, which was in the cornfield. This was on last Saturday. Immediately a messenger was dispatched to the Coroner at this place, who, in company with officers, started early Sunday morning for the farm of Knapp, about twenty miles distant, in the town of Grand Meadow, in this county. As soon as Dr. Allen arrived, he summoned a jury, and had the body taken up. He found the skull broken in, in the region of the left temple; and one of his suspenders tied tight about his neck - so tight that it caused his tongue to protrude from his mouth. The jury rendered a verdict in accordance with the facts, and found twelve guilty of murder. Warrants were issued, placed in the hands of officers, and by Monday night, they were all arrested but Kemp and one of the Potters. These, it is to be hoped, will also be arrested soon. Knapp was about fifty years old and had some property. The citizens living in the vicinity of the occurrence, know of no provocation which lead to the commission of the deed. The examination is now taking place at Grand Meadow before Justice Brown. October 3, 1867 The Mower County Murderers - The parties engaged in the murder of Chauncy Knapp of Grand Meadow township, the particulars of which was published in our last week's issue, had a preliminary examination before Justice Brown on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of last week, which resulted in their commitment to the Olmsted County Jail for safe keeping until the next term of our District Court. The names of the persons arrested are: William Potter, James and Andrew Quinn (brothers), James Peters (stepfather of the Quinns), Amos and Jackson Day (brothers), George Kemp (brother of Wm. Kemp), and Mrs. Knapp (wife of deceased). There being no safe jail in Mower county, all the above were brought to Rochester on Friday night last and lodged in the Olmsted county jail for safe keeping. Oliver Potter and William Kemp who are supposed to be the parties who actually killed Knapp, have disappeared and are still at large, though diligent search has been made for them. The Potters are men of good character and highly respected among their neighbors. Knapp was about fifty years old and had three children of his own, the oldest about twelve years of age. November 16, 1868 A Scene in Minnesota - Modern Children in the Woods About fifteen years since, William G. Berry and family, two sons and a daughter, removed from Charlestown, Mass. and located in New Ulm, Minnesota. Here they remained until in 1862 the family had increased to three sons and three daughters. It was in the month of October of that year that the hostile Indians of the Sioux tribe committed their ravages in that State. One afternoon two of the boys, 8 and 11 years of age, went out in pursuit of a stray cow. When they returned at night they found their father, mother, three sisters and a brother, all murdered, and some of them scalped by the Indians. There was no residence very near and these two children were left to their own resources. They had heard of Charlestown and wished to reach there hoping to find the relatives or friends of their parents. They passed one farm house where a hole family were hanging in front. These two children commenced their journey; stopping on the way and doing such work as they were able in various towns, and at the end of five years they reached Boston and Charlestown. But no one could they find who had any knowledge of the family. They stopped a while in Boston, then went to Gloucester, where they sought an uncle named R. N. Heath. They were told that he resided in Portsmouth. On Tuesday evening they arrived here, and applied for lodgings at the Police Station. Marshal Johnson heard their story and gave them accommodations. They can find nothing of their uncle here and are not at the City Farm until some place for them can be secured. The oldest, William Berry, is now 16 and Joseph is about 13 years of age. They are intelligent boys. A reference to the records of the times show that Indian outrages were committed at the time they state and there is little doubt of the truth of their tragic story. Portsmouth (N. H.) Journal January 30, 1868 Legal Rates of Interest The following is the legal rates of interest in the several States of the Union: Maine - 6 percent New Hampshire - 6 percent Vermont - 6 percent, except upon railroad notes or bonds which may bear 7 percent Massachusetts - 6 percent Rhode Island - 6 percent Connecticut - 6 percent. By the law of May 1864, banks are prohibited under a penalty of $500, from taking directly or indirectly, over - 6 percent New York - 7 percent New Jersey - 6 percent Pennsylvania - 6 percent Delaware - 6 percent Maryland - 6 percent Virginia - 6 percent North Carolina - 6 percent South Carolina - 7 percent Georgia - 7 percent Alabama - 8 percent Arkansas - 6 percent. Special contracts in writing in this State will admit of interest not exceeding 10 percent. Florida - 6 percent. On special contracts, 6 percent is allowed. Illinois - 6 percent. Previous to 1857, and 10 percent since that time. Indiana - 6 percent Iowa - 6 percent. On contracts and judgments, 10 percent may be charged. Kentucky - 6 percent Louisiana - 5 to 8 percent Michigan - 5 percent. It is lawful to stipulate for any sum not exceeding 10 percent. Mississippi - 6 percent. Since March 1856, 10 percent is allowed on special contracts. Missouri - 6 percent. Parties can agree for any sum not exceeding 10 percent. Ohio - 6 percent, and all interest charged over this rate is illegal Tennessee - 6 percent Texas - 8 percent. Special agreement not exceeding 12 percent. February 20, 1868 Who can Vote? Maine - Every male citizen New Hampshire - Every male inhabitant Vermont - Every man Massachusetts - Every male citizen Rhode Island - Every male citizen Connecticut, Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Iowa, New Jersey, Ohio, California, Oregon, Nevada, West Virginia and Colorado - Every white male citizen New York - Every male citizen, but colored men required to own $250 taxable property Pennsylvania - Every white freeman Wisconsin - Every male person Minnesota - Every white male person Kansas - Every white male adult Delaware - Every free white male citizen Maryland - Every free white male citizen Tennessee - Every free white man formerly, but now negro voters In those states which were engaged in rebellion, and which are governed by the reconstruction laws, negroes are allowed to vote and hold office. February 20, 1868 Immigration Into Minnesota From the LaCrosse Republican, January 29th Minnesota is the most healthful, beautiful, fertile and attractive State in the world for Eastern and European immigration. Health, prosperity and education are accessible to all. A delightful climate and exceeding richness of soil combine with natural and artificial means of transportation, to insure the success of all industrious and enterprising settlers in Minnesota. During the past year that State has increased its population and wealth beyond expectation. Its resources are only partially developed. Its career of prosperity has only begun. Ten years hence there will be a population of between one and two millions of people in Minnesota. In no state of the Union is property advancing more rapidly in value. Standing in the Gateway City of LaCrosse we have been constantly cheered by the sight of moving columns of intelligent and industrious immigrants from the oppressed nations and the oppressive Governments of Europe, where the poor grow poorer and the rich become richer, because the leverages of law, society and capital favor the aristocratic or more wealth class, seeking homes for themselves and children in Minnesota, where well requited labor augments the public wealth, in the benefits of which the most humble citizen is sure to anticipate. We cannot be indifferent spectators to this well directed movement of people, in whose prosperity every citizen of Wisconsin is more or less identified. March 5, 1868 Another Blockade - The prevailing wind of Sunday buried the railroads again, though the trouble was not quite as serious as that of a week since. The train from Minneapolis did not go out Monday mornings. Two engines with the snow plow and one hundred men, made an attack on the heavy drifts near Rosemount and succeeded in getting through to Farmington Monday evening. The train from McGregor came as far as this place, reaching here a few hours behind time, but as it was impossible to make the through trip returned. A train from Minneapolis succeeded in getting through Tuesday night, at about 11 o'clock. The eastern train came along late, but with no through mail. At this writing (Wednesday afternoon), the track is again clear and both trains have arrived on time. March 12, 1868 Execution - The Hanging of Andreas Roesch Special Dispatch to the St. Paul Press St. Peter, Minn., March 6th, 1864 Andreas Roesch, the murderer of Joseph Saurer, Jr., has at last paid the penalty of his crimes. At ten o'clock and forty-nine minutes this forenoon he was hanged by the neck until dead. As none of the details of this terrible murder have yet been published, your readers will undoubtedly find them of interest at this late day. The Murder The murder was committed in the township of Lafayette, in this county, within some two miles of the town of New Ulm, a town whose crimes and misdemeanors and manifold murders, have given it a name for wickedness that can never be shaken off. Joseph Saurer, a young man of sixteen years, tall, athletic and active, excessively fond of gaming, fishing and all sports of this character, the eldest son of a well-to-do farmer living in the town of Lafayette, a lad much beloved by his parents and neighbors, light-hearted, frolicsome and joyous - on the 5th day of September last, about one o'clock in the afternoon, took his gun and started out, as he had often done before, to while away the balance of the day in shooting prairie chickens. The course which he took led him by and close to, the residence of Roesch - about half a mile from his own home. The old man saw him coming and concluding the time had come when he might carry out his murderous designs anxiously watched his every moment, fearful lest he should again elude him and escape unharmed. But the Fates had otherwise decided. The boy came on, and unconscious of his danger even, stopped at the corner of the field, near the house, to adjust or repair the lock of his gun. From this time he was not lost sight of by the murderer, until he lay reeking in his own blood, a lifeless, bleeding corpse. The boy went from the corner of the field across the prairie to the hayfield of Roesch, three-fourths of a mile from the house - to a point within a quarter of a mile from where Andreas Roesch, Jr., a son of the murderer, was at work raking hay. At this point he was intercepted by Roesch, who had taken a shorter route, and was lying in ambush awaiting his arrival. Intent alone on his sports, and little dreaming the awful fate so soon to overtake him, the boy hurried on until he had placed himself within reach of his enemy. The murderer fell upon him, wrested from him his gun and then and there, on the open prairie, in open daylight, his own son being the only earthly witness, murdered his unfortunate victim. This murder was peculiarly barbarous. It was so malicious, so deliberate, so cold-blooded, so fiendish and so cowardly. The gun with which the murder was committed was very much broken. The stock was broken off in two places, and a small portion of the barrel was also broken off, showing that the blows must have been tremendous. The boy's head corresponded with the gun. There were two very large contused wounds of a triangular shape on the top of the head and a deep cut over the left eye. Both frontal bones were broken in and also the parietal and occipital bones. In short, the entire top of the head was broken in. The brains were lodged in the hair, presenting a spectacle horrid and repulsive beyond description. March 19, 1868 Terrible Casualty Near LaCrosse We learn from the LaCrosse Republican that on Thursday morning, the 12th inst., a terrible casualty occurred at Warner's Landing, about twelve miles below LaCrosse. A piece of rock, weighing over three tons, became detached from the side of the steep bluff, at an elevation of about four hundred feet from its base, and rolled down an inclined plane a distance of twenty rods, passing through the dwelling house of Mr. Brundage, and injuring himself, wife, daughter and a young man named Dennison. Dr. Wm. Anderson, of LaCrosse, was sent for and proceeded to Warner's Landing to the relief of the sufferers. Mr. C. G. McDuffie, who is in charge of the Northern Belle, near Warner's Landing, saw and heard the rolling rock, which made great havoc and noise while in motion. The exact extent of the injury done has not yet been ascertained. Grand Army of the Republic As there is considerable inquiry relative to this organization, for the purpose of answering repeated questions concerning the same, we give to our readers what we understand to be the objects of the Order as are contained in the 2d Article of the "Rules and Regulations for the Government of the G. A. R.," viz: 1. To preserve and strengthen those kind and fraternal feelings which have bound together the soldiers, sailors and marines who united to suppress the late rebellion. 2. To make these feelings efficient in works of kindness and material aid to those who fought with us by land or by sea, for the preservation of the Union, and who now need our assistance for themselves or their families, by making provision where it is not already made. For the protection and assistance of such as have been disabled either by wounds, sickness, old age or misfortune. For the maintenance of the widows of such as have fallen and the support, care and education of their children. 3. To establish and secure the rights of these defenders of their country by all moral, social and political means in our control. To (microfilm not legible) upon the whole country a proper appreciation of their services, and a recognition of their just claims. But, this association does not design to make nominations for office or to use its influence as a secret organization for partisan purposes. 4. To maintain true allegiance to the United States of America, based upon a paramount respect for and fidelity to the national Constitution and laws, to be manifested by the discountenancing of whatever may tend to weaken loyalty, incite to insurrection, treason or rebellion, or in any manner impair the efficiency and permanency of our free institutions, together with a defense of universal liberty, equal rights and justice to all men. There was a Post of the Order established by Major O. L. Dudley, A. A. G. Department of Minnesota, on the 4th of this month. The following named officers have since been elected and installed, viz: Aaron S. Everest, P. C.; C. C. Hunt, S. V. C.; R. I. Smith, J. V. C.; Ira Jones, P. A.; E. M. Kerr, A. Q. M.; H. R. Brown, Chaplain. A cordial invitation is extended to all honorably discharged soldiers and sailors to become members of the encampment. The order have engaged Thomas' Hall, as a place of rendezvous and meet on the first and third Saturday evenings of each month at 7 1/2 o'clock. It is to be seen from a perusal of the above quoted Article, that the organization is a purely benevolent one, instituted for the purpose of protecting the soldiers' interests and ameliorating their distresses when sick or disabled, caring for the widows and orphans of deceased soldiers and sailors, procuring them employment, and rendering such other efficient held as is necessary. Such being the design of the order, we heartily recommend all soldiers who read this, to at once connect themselves with such a desirable institution. Applicants desiring to join the encampment can obtain the needful information of any of the above named officers, of from any member of the order. March 26, 1868 The Great Tornado A terrific gale prevailed throughout the northern portions of Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa, Indiana and Ohio, on Monday last. At Chicago it seems to have been of greater violence than any remembered by that veracious individual, the "oldest inhabitant". The Rock Island and Pacific Railway Company, having their extensive works in the South Division of the city, suffered losses to the extent of about $100,000 - half of their structures being utterly demolished and presenting a scene of indescribable confusion. Fully one-half the losses sustained by the city occurred in the South Division. Roofs, signs and everything held by the frail tenure, went flying through the air in direct violation of the law of gravitation, and to the great terror of the inhabitants. Numerous serious injuries to individuals have been reported, but no cases of loss of life are known to have occurred in the city. Immense destruction of buildings in process of construction took place in the suburbs, the debris of houses in every stage of progress covering the ground in every direction. The telegraph lines were penetrated and communication with the outside world temporarily cut off. Elsewhere the storm was very severe. The draw of the Rock Island Railroad bridge was lifted from its pivots and broken in two, killing, in its fall, one man and wounding three others. Steamboats broke from their moorings and drifted upstream, but were not damaged to any great extent. Homer, Aurora, Fulton, Joliet, Waukegan, Freeport, Belvidere, Pana, LaSalle, Springfield and various other places in Illinois, were visited by the storm with more or less severity. The town of Catham south of Springfield, was almost totally demolished, the loss being estimated at over $25,000. At Pana, the losses are over $75,000. A car of mules standing on a switch was carried a distance of ten miles by the wind. Fort Wayne and other places in Indiana, were reached by the storm - houses being unroofed, trees uprooted and fences demolished. Great damage was done by the rain pouring into unroofed stores and wetting the goods. Considerable damage is reported at various points in Wisconsin, Iowa, Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee and Missouri. Altogether this storm seems to have had as wide a range and committed as much havoc as any which has occurred for many years. May 14, 1868 Transfers of Real Estate for the week ending May 9th, as recorded by Solomon Snow, Esq., Register of Deeds for Mower county: Ormanzo Allen to Francis A. Brownson P. B. Basford and wife to Ole Johnson W. H. Bullock to A. N. Converse L. F. Cadwell and wife to Wm. Bradley J. C. Euston et al to N. T. Holley F. M. Goodykoontz and wife to Wm. A Gilson Mary E. Grant and husband to Gordon Smith Mary E. Grand and husband to J. D. Lesher Abbey H. E. George to Ira Abbott Orlando McCraney, Trustee to J. M. Wyckoff Orlando McCraney, Trustee to Wm. A. Gilson Orlando McCraney to Henrietta Wyckoff Orlando McCraney to E. F. McKee H. M. Shook to Lucy Straw Geo. M. Topliff and wife to Nels Nelson J. M. Wyckoff and wife to Ole Severson June 18, 1868 Transfers of Real Estate for the week ending June 13th, 1868, as recorded by Solomon Snow, Esq., Register of Deeds for Mower county: J. C. Ackley and wife to David Banks Ormanzo Allen and wife to S. Y. paddock Silas Avery to N. C. Markham Francis A. Brownson to Elias Branch O. G. Belden and wife to Mary E. Trask Jeremiah Gunniea to Geo. B. Hayes Michael Haran and wife to W. W. Gibbs J. L. James and wife to Charles W. Pierce A. Elias Keyes and wife to E. C. Dorr Wm. C. Roberts and wife to H. C. Roberts Sylvester Smith and wife to David Gates Knud Tullefson and wife to John Oleson June 25, 1868 Transfers of Real Estate for the week ending June 20th, 1868, as recorded by Solomon Snow, Esq., Register of Deeds for Mower county: Joseph Binns and wife to John F. Atherton Cornelius Darrow to John Thompson Henry Doane to Geo. W. Remore Engebret Heugerstein and wife to Ole (microfilm not legible) Samuel Mitchell and wife to Lewis Ogden and Wm. B. Tizzard B. B. Ogden and wife to Geo. D. Hendricks Thos. Shimmin to Geo. Kennerson Z. Story and wife to J. F. Trask & Co. Geo. W. Sawyer to John C. Lee July 2, 1868 Transfers of Real Estate for the week ending June 27th, 1868, as recorded by Solomon Snow, Esq., Register of Deeds for Mower county: H. M. Allen, et al to Lyman A. Sherwood H. E. Anderson and wife to Geo. W. Simmons L. B. Beach to Greenlief W. Woods Elisha Beach, heirs of to Greenlief W. Woods Daniel H. Croft and wife to Noah Hoyne W. L. Easton (executors of) to John E. Cook John W. Fake and wife to Sylvester Smith Adam Griffin and wife to John G. Wright L. C. Gillett and wife to A. D. Hall F. S. Gilbert and wife to Wm. Montgomery Moses Hunter and wife to Cordello Wilkins and Lyman Trifield W. Hayes and wife to James Pennington A. D. Hall and wife to Oscar H. Shepley O. F. Jones and wife to Charles Ennis John Lawrence to Henry A. Low Geo. Livermore and wife to James L. Allen Sherman Page and wife to School District No. 27 Hannah and Samuel Rosenthal to H. W. Gregory Robert Sheldon and wife to Robert J. Cochran K. L. and W. G. Telfer to Daniel Caswell John H. Watkins and wife to Henry H. Robinson July 16, 1868 Transfers of Real Estate for the week ending July 11th, 1868, as recorded by Solomon Snow, Esq., Register of Deeds for Mower county: John M. Adkins and wife to Jonathan Gregson John M. Adkins and wife to Mark L. Ricker John Campbell to A. Higgins W. Carson and wife to Celia Hills J. L. Davidson to School District No. 27 Executors of W. L. Easton to Ole Thorson Jonathan Gregson to John M. Adkins Joseph Hall and wife to James McKee E. W. Hopkins to P. Hopkins Parmelia and H. S. Holt to G. R. Henson D. B. Johnson, Jr. and wife to Robert I. Smith D. B. Johnson, Jr. and wife to Robert N. Hosmer D. B. Johnson Jr. and wife to John Lidodie James McKee and wife to Mary J. and A. L. Clum Wm. Montgomery and wife to Sylvester Smith Louis and wife and Thomas Pederson to James Conner Thomas Savage and wife to Peter McCormick R. I. Smith to Geo. B. Hayes J. K. Steever, administrator to S. C. Hopkins Wm. H. White and wife to Silas Gaskill John J. Williams and wife to W. A. Coleman Edward W. White and wife to Nathaniel Clark John G. Wright and wife to Jacob H. Epler John E. Mason and wife to J. F. Mason Wm. T. Mandeville to F. C. Berry July 23, 1868 Transfers of Real Estate for the week ending July 18th, 1868, as recorded by Solomon Snow, Esq., Register of Deeds for Mower county: Lyman Baird and wife to Stephen W. Hill John F. Cook and wife to Imogene L. Hall Geo. W. Higginbotham to School District No. 27 John Marvin to Ole Oleson Loe Peter O'Maley and wife to Patrick Gerayhty S. Smith et al to Herman Gunz Xavier Smith and wife to Andrew Smith Xavier Smith and wife to Charles Smith David Bagley to Henry Bagley Mark Green to Wm. D. Peck July 30, 1868 Transfers of Real Estate for the week ending July 25th, 1868, as recorded by Solomon Snow, Esq., Register of Deeds for Mower county: Edwin M. Barnard and wife to Wm. M. Gould Henry Benson and wife to Ole Neilson Jerome Dennis to Utley Hare Ezra Durand to Chas. H. Wines A. D. Hall and wife to Geo. E. Case A. D. Hall and wife to O. H. Shepley Heirs of John McEwen to Duncan McEwen Duncan McEwen to Ezra Durand Ole Nelson and wife to O. McCraney Peter Smith and wife to Lloyd K. Smith Henry Weseman and wife to Auton Schrall and Peter Helebrant August 6, 1868 Transfers of Real Estate for the week ending August 1st, 1868, as recorded by Solomon Snow, Esq., Register of Deeds for Mower county: Ormanzo Allen and wife to C. C. Robinson Geo. Colby and wife to David Edwards L. N. Griffith and wife to School District No. 27 Ellen Piper and husband to Geo. B. Hayes Geo. W. Pierce to B. F. Roy Wm. H. White and wife to Wm. Richards Fanny F. Woolworth to School District No. 27 M. C. Wilson and wife to Vincent Weber August 13, 1868 Transfers of Real Estate for the week ending August 9th, 1868, as recorded by Solomon Snow, Esq., Register of Deeds for Mower county: P. C. Berry and wife to Martha R. Lake Jonathan Gregson to J. M. Rusk Charlotte J. Gurney to Charles A. and Pearl Waterman Albert Hunt and wife to L. Hunt L. Hunt to W. H. Smith E. O. Wheeler and S. Page and wife to Wm. J. Kirn August 20, 1868 Transfers of Real Estate for the week ending August 15th, 1868, as recorded by Solomon Snow, Esq., Register of Deeds for Mower county: E. C. Door to Imogene L. Hall Executors of W. L. Easton to Jonathan Gregson Executors of W. L. Easton to J. L. Davidson R. O. Hunt and wife to Geo. Staley Geo. T. Hogg & wife to L. S. Bates A. D. Hall and wife to E. C. Dorr John C. Mason and wife to D. B. Coleman L. N. Morrill and wife to John H. Watkins F. O. Mosley and wife to D. J. Alvord Thomas Rogers and wife to Benjamin B. Richards C. J. Shortt and wife to Albert Galloway C. A. Waterman et al to Syrene Hale August 27, 1868 Transfers of Real Estate for the week ending August 22nd, 1868, as recorded by Solomon Snow, Esq., Register of Deeds for Mower county: J. C. Ackley and wife to Olive G. Lewis Walter N. Cooley to Jane Lounsbury Chas. C. Hunt and wife to Samuel C. Bacon Caleb Lewis and wife to E. F. McKee Geo. W. Lounsbury to Walter X. Cooley William Mitchell to A. C. Converse Robert Mitchell et al to Wm. Mitchell Rebecca Mitchell to Wm. Mitchell Daniel E. Wood to Sarah J. Palmer Eldridge Wilcox (by guardian) to Wm. D. Peek E. P. Wait and wife to Amasa N. Converse September 3, 1868 Transfers of Real Estate for the week ending August 29th, 1868, as recorded by Solomon Snow, Esq., Register of Deeds for Mower county: Sarah M. Caswell and husband to John J. Parry Calvin P. Carpenter to Sylvester Smith Caleb Lewis and wife to F. M. Goodykoontz Caleb Lewis and wife to Mira Goodykoontz Wm. McCaskell and wife to Geo. L. Stevens - war deed - NW 1/4 of SE 1/4 sec. 21, town 103, range 14 - $579.30 O. McCraney to Seeley & Shaw O. McCraney to F. M. Goodykoontz J. F. Owen and wife to Geo. B. Hayes Wm. H. Smith and wife to Wm. B. Graham S. L. Wirard and wife to P. O. Best J. B. Yates and wife to Pamela Cameron September 17, 1868 Ninth Annual Fair at the Fillmore and Mower County Agricultural Society CATTLE Third Class Judges L. Blanchard of Fillmore P. Murdock of Frankford Edward Babcock of Forestville FARMING PRODUCTS Judges G. W. Wood of Frankford John Crane of Free-Soil Helleck Hellekson of Bloomfield September 17, 1868 Transfers of Real Estate for the week ending September 9th, 1868, as recorded by Solomon Snow, Esq., Register of Deeds for Mower county: Mary J. and R. A. Barnes to Iver Oleson J. H. Cheshire and wife to George Williams A. H. Chapin and wife to John Williams A. B. Cue and wife to Nellie M. Crawford Oscar DeGraff and wife to T. W. Phelps J. C. Easton and wife to S. Enge Jacob Fleck and wife to J. A. and W. H. Walker L. N. Griffith and wife to Joseph Balcom Chas. A. Garfield and wife to Ezra S. Oliver Engebret Grondalen and wife to Francis Rafferty Imogene L. and A. D. Hall to Converse L. Chase R. O. Hunt and wife to Sanford Ritter R. L. Kimball and wife to Lucetta Hines P. G. Lamoreaux and wife to Robert Robinson Whitman Lathrope to William Lathrope R. Lyle and wife to M. M. Trowbridge Michael Oleson and wife to Engebrit O. Grondalen Francis Rafferty and wife to Engebrit O. Grondalen Sterling Strever to Mary T. Ware L. R. Ware to Sterling Strever October 15, 1868 Transfers of Real Estate for the week ending October 10th, 1868, as recorded by Solomon Snow, Esq., Register of Deeds for Mower county: Ormanzo Allen and wife to Wm. H. May Andrew Anderson and wife to Roswell E. Stewart Anna M. Brown and husband to Basil Smout Thomas A. Clark and wife to R. Mathes Wm. H. Chamberlain to Sarah E. Chamberlain F. M. Goodykoontz and wife to Orlando McCraney Andrew D. Hall and wife to Nelson Oleson Ira Jones and wife to Warren W. Gibbs Lewis O. Jarvis and wife to John F. Beatty L. L. Johnson and wife to P. L. Cable R. L. Kimball and wife to John C. Mason Orlando McCraney to Caleb Lewis Orlando McCraney to b. D. Worthing Orlando McCraney to F. M. Goodykoontz Orlando McCraney to F. M. Goodykoontz R. Mathes and wife to C. W. Perkins Levi Nash and wife to Edgar Smith J. K. Siever to Elisha G. Hudson R. Smont and wife to Frank A. Ticknor S. S. Spalding and wife to Silas Gaskill R. D. Worthing and wife to Mary Larahan