Hyde County, SD History - Books .....Chapter 16 Concluding Chapter 1908 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/sd/sdfiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Joy Fisher http://www.genrecords.net/emailregistry/vols/00001.html#0000031 February 14, 2010, 2:20 am Book Title: History Of Hyde County CHAPTER XVI CONCLUDING CHAPTER In writing a history there will necessarily be something overlooked, something omitted, but the reader must be charitable. In this concluding chapter we will endeavor to make mention of some matters that should have been in their appropriate places. The first deed placed on record in the county was from Thomas F. Nicholl and wife to Abram E. Van Camp conveying a portion of Section 12-112-72. The first United States final receipt for land on record was from the Huron Land Office, Robert Lowry, Receiver; to Cynthia Cleveland, Nov. 25, 1882. Other early final receipts were to James Barber and one to Charles P. Swanson in March, 1883. These records were then kept in Pierre as the county was unorganized, and were transcribed and made the records of Hyde County in 1885. The first chattel mortgage given was by John Zwight to the Brunswick Blake Co. on billiard and pool tables. The first bill of sale was from D. M. Gurnea to Martin E. Griswold conveying his stock of merchandise and fixtures June 29, 1883. The first liquor license was issued to John Zwight for $250. The first move against liquor selling was made by A. H. Everhard, Y. T. Hatch and Homer James. The first real estate mortgage on record was from Cynthia Cleveland to Sharon G. Evans on NE 12-112-72. Y. T. Hatch was one of the earliest settlers in the count}', and most of the time was a resident of Highmore. He was in the coal and grain business. He was a good business man and strictly honest. His wife died here in 1907. Their family portrait will be seen on page 136. On page 194 will be seen the portrait of Frankie Winans, a popular young lady, daughter of H. Winans, whose portrait is on page 35. Also on page 24 will be seen the portrait of A. D. Winans, a son of Henderson. He is in the livery business in Highmore and is Sheriff-elect of Hyde County. A daughter, Nettie, is now Mrs. Fremont Welch. Her portrait with her two children will be seen on page in. She was elected County Superintendent of Schools at the election in 1908 for a term of two years. A. N. Van Camp has been previously mentioned. His wife was Miss Kate Allen. They were married at Wilton, Iowa. Mrs. Van Camp is well educated and taught school for several years. She has always been a favorite in Highmore, a good wife and mother and always ready to respond in time of sickness and trouble. Their family portrait will be seen on page 110. On page 92 will be seen a picture of a gathering at a G. A. R. bean dinner. The fellow clasping the pole is Robert Loucks, an early settler who came here with his father, Levi, mentioned on page 185. On page 286 will be seen the family group of S. J. Nesheim, a resident of William Hamilton Township. Four members of the family had previously died. This portrait would especially commend itself to President Roosevelt on account of its respectability of numbers and in other, favorable aspects, and is a vigorous blow to- the heresy of race suicide. Mr. Nesheim is a prosperous farmer in the township mentioned. Martin Miller was an early settler in the county, coming here in 1883, first in Holabird Township. He married Minnie, daughter of Henry Parker, and is now in business in Highmore. His place of business will be seen on page 170. On page 249 will be seen the portrait of Max Winegar. Max is one of the early settlers in the county, first at Holabird, now a resident of Highmore, where he has a very nice residence. He married Flora, daughter of Dow G. France, and they have a nice family. Max is an honest, industrious fellow and a good citizen. Mrs. Christiana Morris is an early settler. Her portrait is on page 269. She is quite advanced in years and resides with her daughter, Mrs. James Barber. The abstract office of F. M. Barnes will be noticed on page 262. Mr. Barnes is an early resident of Highmore. He is now a resident of Minneapolis. He has been Auditor of Hyde County, also has filled the office of States Attorney and of County Judge. C. H. Gray, a very competent stenographer and abstracter, is in charge of the office. His portrait appears on page 123. On page 246 will be noticed the Highmore Roller Mills. This building was erected by A. McCullen & Sons. A. Derek, his wife and son, Harvey, will be seen on page 244. Mr. Derek is in the harness business. His residence will be seen on page 272. The boy, Harvey, a very promising and well behaved lad, died about a year ago. On page 242 will be noticed the portraits of our present board of County Commissioners. Standing from left to right are Charles Olson, John Zemlicka and H. C. Harris: seated Reuben Ellerton and W. J. Hannah. Mr. Olson is an early resident of the county in Franklin Township. Mr. Zemlicka, also an early resident in Eden Township, and Mr. Harris one of the earliest settlers, now in the drug business at Highmore. Mr. Ellerton is a farmer and an early settler in Holabird Township and Mr. Hannah, a later settler in Van Order Township. Their countenances indicate that they are good substantial citizens and the affairs of the county are well managed. On page 238 will be seen the homelike residence of John H. Wooley. Mr. Wooley grew to manhood in Hyde County, being a son of Wm. C. Wooley, an early resident of William Hamilton Township. John H. is a member of the firm of Wooley & Hemmingson, also a member of the real estate firm of Cummings & Wooley. He is an active, rustling fellow and popular, was elected at the last election in 1908 for the second term as Representative in the South Dakota Legislature. His portrait will be seen on page 91. He married a daughter of Alexander Robinson. On page 66 will be seen the portrait of L. M. Hanson, a former resident of Douglas Township, later in the drug business at Highmore. He is now County Treasurer, and Mayor of the City of Highmore. His residence will be seen on page 290. On page 67 is the portrait of Frank Drew, at one time in charge of the Drew Bros, bank, and who represented this district in the State Senate. He now resides in Tomah, Wis. The residence of S. Drew is shown on page 40, the Bank of Highmore brick building on page 250. The portrait of L. W. Carter is on page 270. He came here a few years ago, and took charge of the Experimental Station, and is now in the employ of the McLaughlin Co. His residence will be seen on page 200. Page 234 shows the residence of G. D. Mann. This residence property is owned by The Atlas Lumber Co., of which Mr. Mann is the Highmore manager. The Highmore Concert Band, which will be seen on page 288 is pronounced by all critics to be one of the best in the state. It is under the leadership of A. L. Lamos. The portrait of H. E. Lawrence, who has a very tony and up-to-date barber shop, will be seen on page 223. On page 222 is Mr. and Mrs. P. E. Gilligan. Mr. Gilligan was principal of our Public Schools several years, but is now in the real estate business. Jacob Becker, an early resident of Valley Township will be noticed on page 218. H. E. Tagg and family will be found on page 174. Mr. Tagg was an early resident in Sully County, but now is proprietor of the Hotel in Highmore, which he designated as The Farmers' Friend. John T. Blakemore, whose portrait is on page 138, was an early resident of Highmore. He was a lawyer and at one time Representative to the Legislature. He now resides in Birmingham, Oklahoma. The portrait of J. E. Van Camp will be seen on page 115 and that of his wife on page 225. J. E. is a son of A. N. and is in the real estate business in Highmore. On page 179 is seen the portrait of the two bright children of Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Harris. We very much regret that we have not the portrait of any member of the Quirk family. John Quirk settled in Chapelle Township at an early day. He was one of the best of men. He died a few years ago; his wife has an elegant home in Highmore, and the family is well known and highly respected. H. Hemmingson, whose portrait is on page 87, is in active charge of the drug store of Wooley & Hemmingson and is a reliable druggist. The portrait of R. B. Rockwell, our efficient Clerk of Courts, will be seen on page 117. On page 124 will be seen the McLaughlin Co. and clerks. The firm is seated, consisting from left to right of Frank Harlan, Welcome McLaughlin, and then George W., John and Mervin. The clerks from left to right are L. W. Carter, Frank Volek, H. H. Bloomenshine, Wm. Shilling, and his sister, Etta, and Mr. and Mrs. Freed. The cut shown on page 296 is the original claim residence of G. W. McLaughlin in Sully County and shows the character of many such residences in this county at an early day, though this is of a superior build. On page 254 will be seen the Sarvis family, including Alexander Robinson and his family. They had a reunion in Highmore in 1887. Since then the elder Sarvis and his wife have died, also William and David. John still resides here. On page 52 will be seen his farm residence, and on page 34 his pond with ducks. On page 83 is C. W. Trent, formerly of Vermillion, now in the real estate business in Highmore. On page 85 is a portrait of Daniel Healey, an early resident, now of the Miller Gazette. On page 84 is L. A. Hendricks, cashier of the Hyde County State Bank. The portrait of Charles Lemke is on page 294. He is an early settler, and on page 150 will be seen his building being moved from High-more to his farm. E. O. Parker, frequently mentioned, will be seen on page 132 and that of his wife, now deceased, on page 220. On page 224. in the mention of Organ & Kelley, we should have said that Mr. Organ (not Kelley) is now at Council Bluffs. The portrait of Hans Aasby, an early settler of Loomis, will be seen on this page. On page 48 will be seen the portrait of Henry Marso and family. Henry was an early resident in this part of the state and now resides in Highmore. A daughter married Floyd Pierce of The First State Bank of Harrold. G. C. Stoner, on page 20, is an early resident, and was formerly of the Herald office. John C. Stoner, Jr., on page 30, is in the real estate business at Highmore. On page 299 will be noticed the portrait of John Pusey. It is placed in the pages of this book because he has attended terms of court in this county from its organization, being an early resident and lawyer of Miller. Harlo Hall is an early settler in Hyde County, now a citizen of Highmore, and is one of the best fellows that ever lived. This book was printed at The Highmore Herald office and bound by Brown & Saenger of Sioux Falls. Additional Comments: Extracted from: HISTORY OF HYDE COUNTY SOUTH DAKOTA FROM ITS ORGANIZATION TO THE PRESENT TIME BY JOHN B. PERKINS 1908 File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/sd/hyde/history/1908/historyo/chapter130nms.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/sdfiles/ File size: 11.4 Kb