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. History of Vermilion County, together with historic notes on the Northwest, gleaned from early authors, old maps and manuscripts, private and official correspondence, and other authentic, though, for the most part, out-of-the-way sources . have commanded, and by the exercise of which he often restrainedthe lawlessness of the savage and protected the pioneers cabin. Beginning with the time of his appointment as governor, andending with the close of the war of 1812, his vigilance and skillduring all the time of that memorable struggle shielded the ex-tended lines of the western frontier from i Stock Photo

RM2CE54H1–. History of Vermilion County, together with historic notes on the Northwest, gleaned from early authors, old maps and manuscripts, private and official correspondence, and other authentic, though, for the most part, out-of-the-way sources . have commanded, and by the exercise of which he often restrainedthe lawlessness of the savage and protected the pioneers cabin. Beginning with the time of his appointment as governor, andending with the close of the war of 1812, his vigilance and skillduring all the time of that memorable struggle shielded the ex-tended lines of the western frontier from i

RM2CE53JJ–. History of Vermilion County, together with historic notes on the Northwest, gleaned from early authors, old maps and manuscripts, private and official correspondence, and other authentic, though, for the most part, out-of-the-way sources . *?•. DAN V I L L. £ GEORGETOWN TOWNSHIP. 4i»i Hortensia M. MacGreal, of Galveston, Texas. She is the eldest daugh-ter of the late Peter MacGreal, who was one of the leading lawyers ofthe Empire State of the southwest. GEORGETOWN TOWNSHIP. Georgetown township lies in that portion of the county which issouth and east of the center. It is in the second tier o

RM2CE545P–. History of Vermilion County, together with historic notes on the Northwest, gleaned from early authors, old maps and manuscripts, private and official correspondence, and other authentic, though, for the most part, out-of-the-way sources . uainted with its history. It now has an acquaintance and finan-cial standing in commercial circles which enables it to buy goods atthe lowest cash figures, thereby making it possible to compete withthe best houses in the country. About forty hands have constantemployment at this establishment, at the highest ruling wages. Thecompany expects to manufacture

RM2CE53NH–. History of Vermilion County, together with historic notes on the Northwest, gleaned from early authors, old maps and manuscripts, private and official correspondence, and other authentic, though, for the most part, out-of-the-way sources . ess in Danville in 1869, and ever since have constantly improvedin trade. Cornelius B. Holloway was born in Belmont county, Ohio,in 1826. His experience in the dry-goods business has been very ex-tensive, having entered a dry-goods store with his father in Smyrna,Harrison county, Ohio, when he was a boy. He came to Danville in1862, where he has resided eve

RM2CE53EM–. History of Vermilion County, together with historic notes on the Northwest, gleaned from early authors, old maps and manuscripts, private and official correspondence, and other authentic, though, for the most part, out-of-the-way sources .

RM2CE53J7–. History of Vermilion County, together with historic notes on the Northwest, gleaned from early authors, old maps and manuscripts, private and official correspondence, and other authentic, though, for the most part, out-of-the-way sources . ^ear en-gaged at his chosen profession. In March, 1868, he returned to Chicagoand formed a partnership with Mr. Thomas Dent, which has since con-tinned. These gentlemen have secured one of the largest and mostrespectable clientages in their city. Captain Black, in his politicalviews, is an Independent; he is a member of the First PresbyterianChurch of Chic

RM2CE542E–. History of Vermilion County, together with historic notes on the Northwest, gleaned from early authors, old maps and manuscripts, private and official correspondence, and other authentic, though, for the most part, out-of-the-way sources . other-queen Empress of India. The readershould not draw from this that the Moss Bank and South Danvillemines will some time make General Carnahan or Mr. Daniel vice-gerents of the world, but they will give to Danville a permanentprominence of which nothing can deprive her. Though changing the subject slightly, a little reminiscence of thewar record of the

RM2CE54G5–. History of Vermilion County, together with historic notes on the Northwest, gleaned from early authors, old maps and manuscripts, private and official correspondence, and other authentic, though, for the most part, out-of-the-way sources . k. He did go, however, as far as Ft. Harrison, and on thecompletion of this work he could go no farther, and the fort, with a garrison con-sisting of invalids like himself, was assigned to his command. f The illustration is copied from a lithograph in possession of M M. Redford, Dan-ville, Illinois. It is one of a number of impressions printed by Modesit &

. History of Verulam and St. Alban's: containing an historical account of the decline of Verulam and the origin of St. Alban's, and of the present state of the town, the abbey, and other churches, public buildings .. . thepassage is more obstructed. Its length to the pointwhere the fallen rubbish prevents any further pro-gress, is about ninety-four feet. That these passages were intended for drains,may be presumed from the circumstance of thelast-mentioned having two smaller apertures open- yERULM AND ST. ALBANS. 15S fnginto it; one on each side, but at some distancefrom eac»^ other. The one Stock Photo

RM2CJ4EN1–. History of Verulam and St. Alban's: containing an historical account of the decline of Verulam and the origin of St. Alban's, and of the present state of the town, the abbey, and other churches, public buildings .. . thepassage is more obstructed. Its length to the pointwhere the fallen rubbish prevents any further pro-gress, is about ninety-four feet. That these passages were intended for drains,may be presumed from the circumstance of thelast-mentioned having two smaller apertures open- yERULM AND ST. ALBANS. 15S fnginto it; one on each side, but at some distancefrom eac»^ other. The one

RM2CE54T1–. History of Vermilion County, together with historic notes on the Northwest, gleaned from early authors, old maps and manuscripts, private and official correspondence, and other authentic, though, for the most part, out-of-the-way sources . ars to havelost about an inch in length, its point hav-ing been broken off. The blade will cutcloth or paper very readily. The mate-rial is white flint. Fig. 32 may be classed with Fig. 31.The material is dark fine-grained flint, andthe implement perfect. There is a per-ceptible wind to the edges of the stem,while the edges of the head are parallelwith the

RM2CE53AR–. History of Vermilion County, together with historic notes on the Northwest, gleaned from early authors, old maps and manuscripts, private and official correspondence, and other authentic, though, for the most part, out-of-the-way sources . ic spirit of the people of Hoopestonshow a better development than in the matter of schools. No soonerhad the village got under way than a live board of directors was elect-ed— G. C. Davis, Mr. Armstrong, and Win. Moore — who proceeded GRANT TOWNSHIP. 715 at once to put the school in running order. The first need was a suit-able house. It became a question

RM2CE5444–. History of Vermilion County, together with historic notes on the Northwest, gleaned from early authors, old maps and manuscripts, private and official correspondence, and other authentic, though, for the most part, out-of-the-way sources . anged to a six-column quarto in form. In March, 1876, O. E.Harper disposed, of his Commercial stock to R. C. Holton, when thelatter became superintendent of the mechanical department of theCommercial, a position he still holds. In February, 1877, Messrs.Huber and Martin disposed of their stock to their associates, andMr. Huber retired from all connection w

RM2CE54HB–. History of Vermilion County, together with historic notes on the Northwest, gleaned from early authors, old maps and manuscripts, private and official correspondence, and other authentic, though, for the most part, out-of-the-way sources . hich was seen at some distance up the river, upon a commandingeminence. Maj. Davis had mistaken some scattering houses in thefields below for the town itself. The ground below the town beingunfavorable for an encampment, the army continued its march inthe direction of the town, for the purpose of obtaining a better sit-uation beyond. The dragoons becoming

RM2CE53J5–. History of Vermilion County, together with historic notes on the Northwest, gleaned from early authors, old maps and manuscripts, private and official correspondence, and other authentic, though, for the most part, out-of-the-way sources . s trade,serving a regular apprenticeship, and remaining until 1859, whenhe went back to Ohio and located at Akron, where for a time he didjour work. In 1862 he began business there on his own account,continuing (excepting time spent in the army) until 1870 ; he thencame to Danville. During the war of 1861-5, he in 1863 entered theUnion army, serving in the

RM2CE546K–. History of Vermilion County, together with historic notes on the Northwest, gleaned from early authors, old maps and manuscripts, private and official correspondence, and other authentic, though, for the most part, out-of-the-way sources . the ground, being barely sufficient for it,necessarily determined the shape of the building, a fact which thecommittee took pains to impress upon the several architects whom 330 HISTORY OF VERMILION COUNTY. they invited to submit plans. This explanation is made to answerthe ever-recurring inquiries, Why was the new court-house built inthe shape it is ? Why

RM2CE5441–. History of Vermilion County, together with historic notes on the Northwest, gleaned from early authors, old maps and manuscripts, private and official correspondence, and other authentic, though, for the most part, out-of-the-way sources . s two stores on the ground floor besides the office.It is the same size as the Arlington, and has forty-five rooms. F. B.Freese has conducted it ever since its occupancy. The Tremont,farther east on Main street, an elegant and tasty building, was put OANVILLK TOWNSHIP. 3U up by Anselm Sieferman, at. a cost of over $10,000. It is 34x100, andis all occupied

RM2CE5560–. History of Vermilion County, together with historic notes on the Northwest, gleaned from early authors, old maps and manuscripts, private and official correspondence, and other authentic, though, for the most part, out-of-the-way sources .

RM2CE54D2–. History of Vermilion County, together with historic notes on the Northwest, gleaned from early authors, old maps and manuscripts, private and official correspondence, and other authentic, though, for the most part, out-of-the-way sources . r>o.. HISTORY OF VERMILION COUNTY. BY H. W. BECKWITH. That part of Illinois now known as Vermilion county was orig-inally a portion of New France. It, together with all the immenseterritory lying west of the Alleghanies and north of the Ohio, be-longed, by right of discovery and occupation, to the King of Francefrom the year 1682 to 1763. During this ti

RM2CE5493–. History of Vermilion County, together with historic notes on the Northwest, gleaned from early authors, old maps and manuscripts, private and official correspondence, and other authentic, though, for the most part, out-of-the-way sources . e and verified the affi-davits to which Bona, Cicott and Barron had sworn before him onon the 8th of December, 1819], and Truman Blackmail, togetherwith four Shawnee Indians whom he [Barron] had hired and paid togo with him and show him minerals, salt springs, etc. The occasion of these affidavits, with several others of which thewriter obtained copies fro

RM2CE557A–. History of Vermilion County, together with historic notes on the Northwest, gleaned from early authors, old maps and manuscripts, private and official correspondence, and other authentic, though, for the most part, out-of-the-way sources . mnion county, 111. Vermilion county, 111.(H. N. Rusts Collection.) Vermilion county, 111. to point. It is neatly balanced, and if used as an arrow-head its windor twist would, without doubt, give a rotary motion to the shaft inits flight. It is very ingeniously made, and its delicately chippedsurface shows that the man who made the implement intentionallyg

RM2CE539J–. History of Vermilion County, together with historic notes on the Northwest, gleaned from early authors, old maps and manuscripts, private and official correspondence, and other authentic, though, for the most part, out-of-the-way sources . n of his substance, not for ostentatious display,but purely and simply out of his native generosity. Prominent inlocal matters, he was equally conspicuous in the developments of thecounty where he passed more than half a century. Elevated to posi-tions of honor and trust, he performed his duty faithfully and well.The Danville News of the 25th, contained th

RM2CE54M6–. History of Vermilion County, together with historic notes on the Northwest, gleaned from early authors, old maps and manuscripts, private and official correspondence, and other authentic, though, for the most part, out-of-the-way sources . g: You may burn it if you please, or trans-form it into a necklace for some handsome squaw, and thus change its original designand appearance, and prevent forever its future recognition. It has caused us muchmisery, and I am happy in parting with it. Kesis, as stated in another speech madeby him at the same treaty, and quoted in foot-note on page 147, said

RM2CE5364–. History of Vermilion County, together with historic notes on the Northwest, gleaned from early authors, old maps and manuscripts, private and official correspondence, and other authentic, though, for the most part, out-of-the-way sources . R. Worthington, Secretary; Bernard Lamcool,Treasurer; George Heileman and J. L. Rowan. The Lodge has builtand owns its hall. It numbers sixteen members, and meets Fridaynights. The present officers are: William Mavity, N.G.; GeorgeHeileman, V.G.; S. Stevens, Secretary; L. C. Green, Treasurer; R.R. Worthington, Deputy. BIOGRAPHICAL. J. B. McDowell, Indianol

RM2CE5323–. History of Vermilion County, together with historic notes on the Northwest, gleaned from early authors, old maps and manuscripts, private and official correspondence, and other authentic, though, for the most part, out-of-the-way sources . had two children by this marriage : Mary E., now, wife ofJoseph Truax, and Finley. He was then married to Ellen Cary, inNovember, 1853. She was born in Delaware in 1830. They had bythis union eleven children, ten of whom are living: Eli, James P.,Sarah C, John W., William T., Nancy J., Samuel H., Charles H.,Robert F., Elmer C. The deceased was an infant. M

RM2CE530H–. History of Vermilion County, together with historic notes on the Northwest, gleaned from early authors, old maps and manuscripts, private and official correspondence, and other authentic, though, for the most part, out-of-the-way sources . his duty to go as to fodder his stock or cuthis nights firewood. When Copeland got his logs ready he sent outnotice, and men came on horseback six or eight miles to put them up.The first day it rained, and they had -to go back home without accom-plishing the work, but the next day every man came back to finish thejob. Nobody thought of accepting pay for su

RM2CE551T–. History of Vermilion County, together with historic notes on the Northwest, gleaned from early authors, old maps and manuscripts, private and official correspondence, and other authentic, though, for the most part, out-of-the-way sources . £.

RM2CE54P5–. History of Vermilion County, together with historic notes on the Northwest, gleaned from early authors, old maps and manuscripts, private and official correspondence, and other authentic, though, for the most part, out-of-the-way sources . Pierre Chouteau, of St. Louis, and Col. Pierre Menard, ofKaskaskia, who were personally acquainted with the facts. CHAPTER XXIII. GEN. CLARKS CONQUEST OF THE ILLINOIS. After the Indians had submitted to English rule the west en-joyed a period of quiet. When the American colonists, long com-plaining against the oppressive acts of the mother country, brokeou

RM2CE55DR–. History of Vermilion County, together with historic notes on the Northwest, gleaned from early authors, old maps and manuscripts, private and official correspondence, and other authentic, though, for the most part, out-of-the-way sources . prudence and good policy inyou to try all possible means to fix a trade and correspondence withall those nations, by which means you would reconcile them to your-selves, and with my assistance, I am in hopes that, in a short time,they might be united with us in the covenant chain, and then youmight, at all times, without hazard, go hunting into their count

RM2CE54GD–. History of Vermilion County, together with historic notes on the Northwest, gleaned from early authors, old maps and manuscripts, private and official correspondence, and other authentic, though, for the most part, out-of-the-way sources . : For some time the Prophets influence in his own neighborhoodwas trifling ; his fame, however, spread among the more distant. THE PROPHET. * Memoirs of Gen. Harrison, p. 81. t Judges Hall and McKenney, in their History of the Indian Tribes of NorthAmerica, vol. 1, p. 47, following Benjamin Drakes Manuscript of the Life of Tecumsehand the Prophet, before i

RM2CE5409–. History of Vermilion County, together with historic notes on the Northwest, gleaned from early authors, old maps and manuscripts, private and official correspondence, and other authentic, though, for the most part, out-of-the-way sources . han was assigned to theduty of filling up the regiment, and received the appointment of lieu-tenant-colonel ; was promoted colonel, and at the close of hostilitiesretired to private life after a short Indian campaign, as general. Some-how he connects his good fortune with that little incident at Port Gib-son. In writing the History of Livingston County the

RM2CE547G–. History of Vermilion County, together with historic notes on the Northwest, gleaned from early authors, old maps and manuscripts, private and official correspondence, and other authentic, though, for the most part, out-of-the-way sources . Illinois,who recruited and took to camp Co. K from Vermilion county. Themuster role of Co. K showed representatives from many of the oldfamilies of Vermilion county: Fithian, Bandy, English, Morgan,Clapp, Brown, Henderson, Allison, Conover, Black, Culbertson,Johns, Canaday, Lamm, Myers, Payne, Songer, Thrapp, Delay,Folger, Gibson, Liggett, and others. Some

RM2CE536C–. History of Vermilion County, together with historic notes on the Northwest, gleaned from early authors, old maps and manuscripts, private and official correspondence, and other authentic, though, for the most part, out-of-the-way sources . 7 have four livingchildren: Anna M., born September, 1872; Franklin, born October20, 1874; Jacob P., born April 20, 1876; Mertie, born November 5,1878. He owns one hundred and eighty acres, worth $5,000. He isa republican, and a member of the U. B. church. Mrs. Bush belongsto the Christian church. Anderson McMains, Rossville, farmer, was born in Warren cou

RM2CE53G3–. History of Vermilion County, together with historic notes on the Northwest, gleaned from early authors, old maps and manuscripts, private and official correspondence, and other authentic, though, for the most part, out-of-the-way sources . ast of Westville. Win. Frazier, Georgetown, dry-goods and general store, is a nativeof Elwood township, Vermilion county, Illinois. He was born on the4th of December, 1842, and lived there three years. The family thenmoved to Ash more Grove, and lived there one year, when they allmoved to a farm near Georgetown, and there lived until 1857. Theythen moved t

RM2CE53FB–. History of Vermilion County, together with historic notes on the Northwest, gleaned from early authors, old maps and manuscripts, private and official correspondence, and other authentic, though, for the most part, out-of-the-way sources . id.On the 18th of March Josiah Sandusky platted an addition betweenthis last and the railroad. April, 1858, Josiah platted and laid out hissecond addition west of the original town. In 1863 J. H. Oakwoodlaid out an addition of two blocks north of the original town, and inOctober, 1867, MeNair & Co. laid out and platted the Coal Shaft addi-tion along the ra

RM2CE54TY–. History of Vermilion County, together with historic notes on the Northwest, gleaned from early authors, old maps and manuscripts, private and official correspondence, and other authentic, though, for the most part, out-of-the-way sources . several folds of paper as theblade of a good pocket-knife. Fig. 29 is composed of an impure purplish flint,like Fig. 28, and was probably used for similar purposes. Vermilion co., 111.It is very much 206 HISTORIC NOTES ON THE NORTHWEST.. Vermilion county, 111. Fig. 30=J^. Fig. 30, as the illustration shows, is rougher- edged than the two preceding ones. Th

RM2CE5522–. History of Vermilion County, together with historic notes on the Northwest, gleaned from early authors, old maps and manuscripts, private and official correspondence, and other authentic, though, for the most part, out-of-the-way sources . 4. Fig. 20= i^.. Fio. 19=}£

RM2CE55GD–. History of Vermilion County, together with historic notes on the Northwest, gleaned from early authors, old maps and manuscripts, private and official correspondence, and other authentic, though, for the most part, out-of-the-way sources . WILLI A&1 D. BARGE,CHICAGO. HISTORY *2> uj of 2 2 <f VERMILION COUNTY, TOGETHER WITH HISTORIC NOTES ON THE NORTHWEST, GLEANED FROM EARLY AUTHORS, OLD MAPS AND MANUSCRIPTS, PRIVATE AND OFFICIAL CORRESPONDENCE, AND OTHER AUTHENTIC, THOUGH, FOR THE MOST PART, OUT-OF-THE-WAY SOURCES. By H. W. BECKWITH, Of the Danville Bar ; Corresponding Member or the H

RM2CE544P–. History of Vermilion County, together with historic notes on the Northwest, gleaned from early authors, old maps and manuscripts, private and official correspondence, and other authentic, though, for the most part, out-of-the-way sources . y three men now engaged in that business on the line ofthe Wabash railway who were in business when he commenced. TheGlobe mill is 40x80, and stands near the North Fork in the west-ern part of town. It was built by G. W. Knight in 1870. Smith & J)ANVILLE TOWNSHIP. 315 Giddings run it on custom and merchant work. It lias four run ofstone, and has the patent

RM2CJ4JWN–. History of Verulam and St. Alban's: containing an historical account of the decline of Verulam and the origin of St. Alban's, and of the present state of the town, the abbey, and other churches, public buildings .. . HISTORY VERULAM ANB ST, ALBANSS CONTAINING AN HISTORICAL ACCOUNT OF THE BECimE OF VERULAM AND ORIGIN OF ST, ALBANS, i AND OF THE PRESENT STATE O¥ BOOKSELLER AND BINDER, MARKET PLACE, ST, ALEAKs : SOLD BY J. RICHARDSON, ROYAL EXCHANGEJ CHAMPANTE AND WHITROW, JEWRY.STREET, ALDGATEJ AND BY ORME, NEW EOND STREET, LONDON J AND MAY BE HAD OF ALL BOOKSELLERS^ 1815. at5 ^^:x-^ i MRiEVji

RM2CE535N–. History of Vermilion County, together with historic notes on the Northwest, gleaned from early authors, old maps and manuscripts, private and official correspondence, and other authentic, though, for the most part, out-of-the-way sources . eals Ranche, in theSacramento Valley, forty milesnorth of Myersville, during hisresidence in that state. In Sep-tember, 1857, he returned to Mar-shall county, Illinois, living nineyears in Winona, engaged in thegrocery trade. In 1866 he movedto Gilnian, Iroquois county, and started a hardware store; in 1870removed his business to Loda, and in the spring of

RM2CJ4FM6–. History of Verulam and St. Alban's: containing an historical account of the decline of Verulam and the origin of St. Alban's, and of the present state of the town, the abbey, and other churches, public buildings .. . jn one of the stoiie coffins, and contained threedecayed human teeth. ROMAN URN. Fifth, an earthen pot with a top to it, which,from its having been dug up in the Church, andcontaining a quantity of ashes, or fine earth, isthought to have been appropriated for the recep-tion of the ashes or bones of some distinguishedpersonage. ENGRAVING OF JUDAS ISCARIOtS COIN. Sixth, is a copy

RM2CE557N–. History of Vermilion County, together with historic notes on the Northwest, gleaned from early authors, old maps and manuscripts, private and official correspondence, and other authentic, though, for the most part, out-of-the-way sources . Vermilion countv. Til.(H. N. Rusts Collection.) Dakota.(H. N. Rusts Collection.) of the stone. In other instances they are secured in a hood ofrawdiide that envelops nearly the whole implement, leaving thepoint or one end of the stone slightly exposed, as in Fig. 36. * Air. Rust has in his collection a number of such implements, some of them?weighing sever

RM2CE52W4–. History of Vermilion County, together with historic notes on the Northwest, gleaned from early authors, old maps and manuscripts, private and official correspondence, and other authentic, though, for the most part, out-of-the-way sources . r was built by his father as a residence when he firstcame here. F. L. Dougherty built the first elevator in 1859, whichwas burned in 1862, and he then built the present one. JosephDoughertys residence was burned in 1867. Another fire, probably in1866, burned the entire wooden row on the east side of Main street.It burned Aldridges and Heistenels buildings

RM2CJ4F7N–. History of Verulam and St. Alban's: containing an historical account of the decline of Verulam and the origin of St. Alban's, and of the present state of the town, the abbey, and other churches, public buildings .. . riJi9l ^10 n 9l[J^ m X to -^ ill. ^ VERULAM AND ST. ALBANS. 1^ THE STOTCE COFFINS. deposited in this place were dug up in the Chorch,one at the south porch, and the other near thatpiilar in the nae, on which is inscribed an accountof Sir John Mandeville. DUKE IIUMPIIRFA** V.AULT *»*• is descended by a few stone steps, and in which know shewn the coffin and part of his skelet

RM2CE556C–. History of Vermilion County, together with historic notes on the Northwest, gleaned from early authors, old maps and manuscripts, private and official correspondence, and other authentic, though, for the most part, out-of-the-way sources .

RM2CJ4G7E–. History of Verulam and St. Alban's: containing an historical account of the decline of Verulam and the origin of St. Alban's, and of the present state of the town, the abbey, and other churches, public buildings .. . Kings views. Themonastic buildings, with ^11 the ground lying roundthe Abbey Church, an<S the Parish Church of St.Andrew, which stood near* the north side, weregranted to Sir Richard hee, in February, 15 39-40:^and Sir Richard had scarcely taken possession,when he [»e«;un to demolish the whole. Great pantof the materials was sold. The remainder was ap-propriated to the enlarg

RM2CE55AH–. History of Vermilion County, together with historic notes on the Northwest, gleaned from early authors, old maps and manuscripts, private and official correspondence, and other authentic, though, for the most part, out-of-the-way sources . book, quoted from his Narrative Journal. 200 HISTORIC NOTES ON THE NORTHWEST. Fig. 7=M Fig. 1 is another style of axe. The mate-rial out of which it is composed is greenstone,admitting of a fine polish. There would be nodifficulty at all in shrinking a rawhide band toits surface, and the somewhat polished condi-tion of its sides above the bit would indi-ca

RM2CE530N–. History of Vermilion County, together with historic notes on the Northwest, gleaned from early authors, old maps and manuscripts, private and official correspondence, and other authentic, though, for the most part, out-of-the-way sources . Danville Chapter. John R. Thompson now lives on the farm first settled by WilliamSmith in 1830. This is one of the oldest settled farms in southwestpart ot Oakwood township. Mr. Thompson was born in Washingtoncounty, Pennsylvania, on the 12th of April, 1830. He remained theretill grown. He then came to the western part of Vermilion county.He came with a dr

RM2CE531G–. History of Vermilion County, together with historic notes on the Northwest, gleaned from early authors, old maps and manuscripts, private and official correspondence, and other authentic, though, for the most part, out-of-the-way sources . .. €^>i^u^P(J OAIV viLLEi MIDDLE FORK TOWNSHIP. 817 M. V. Robins, Potomac, merchant, is one of the prominent men ofMarysville. He owns a lot, stock, and store-building on the publicsquare, the hotel known as the Murcle House, and now managed by Mr.J. W. Buckingham ; a fine residence in Marysville, three acres in southpart of town, used as a feed-yard, a

RM2CE54N0–. History of Vermilion County, together with historic notes on the Northwest, gleaned from early authors, old maps and manuscripts, private and official correspondence, and other authentic, though, for the most part, out-of-the-way sources . ks, oftento the number of two hundred. They are much larger than those we see in France.I had the curiosity to weigh one, which I found to be thirty-six pounds. They havehanging from the neck a kind of tuft of hair half a foot in length. Bears and stags are found there in very great numbers, and buffaloes and roebucksare also seen in vast herds. Not a year

RM2CE559M–. History of Vermilion County, together with historic notes on the Northwest, gleaned from early authors, old maps and manuscripts, private and official correspondence, and other authentic, though, for the most part, out-of-the-way sources . {. Fig. 36..

RM2CE54T7–. History of Vermilion County, together with historic notes on the Northwest, gleaned from early authors, old maps and manuscripts, private and official correspondence, and other authentic, though, for the most part, out-of-the-way sources . tone, into which the articlesto be pulverized could be placed; or thecorn or beans could be done up in the folds Vermilion county, Illinois.of a skin, or inclosed in a leathern bag, and (H- N- Rusts collection.)then crushed by blows struck with either the head or rim of thepestle. The stone mortars were usually flat discs, slightly hollowedout from the edg

RM2CE54W3–. History of Vermilion County, together with historic notes on the Northwest, gleaned from early authors, old maps and manuscripts, private and official correspondence, and other authentic, though, for the most part, out-of-the-way sources . Vermilioncounty, 111. Several theories have beenas to the uses of this imple- Vennilion county, 111. (H. NCollection.) Rust1 one that they are quoits usedIndians in playing a gameto that of pitching horse-shoes11; that they were employed inanother game resembling ten-pins,in which the stone would be graspedon its concave side by the thumb andsecond finger,

RM2CE550H–. History of Vermilion County, together with historic notes on the Northwest, gleaned from early authors, old maps and manuscripts, private and official correspondence, and other authentic, though, for the most part, out-of-the-way sources . ed barbs. It is fash-ioned out of white chert, and is a neat, smooth and well-balancedimplement. 204 HISTORIC NOTES ON THE NORTHWEST. Fig. 21 = i Fig. 21 is made from yellowish-brown quartz, semi-transparentand inclined to be impure. The surfaces are oval from edge toedge, while the edges themselves are beautifully serrated or notched,as is shown in the cu

RM2CE5567–. History of Vermilion County, together with historic notes on the Northwest, gleaned from early authors, old maps and manuscripts, private and official correspondence, and other authentic, though, for the most part, out-of-the-way sources . Fig.14=^ Fig.15=^. Fig. 16=^..

RM2CE543A–. History of Vermilion County, together with historic notes on the Northwest, gleaned from early authors, old maps and manuscripts, private and official correspondence, and other authentic, though, for the most part, out-of-the-way sources . llman was in charge four yearsand during his service the schools steadily grew, not merely in num-bers, but in usefulness. He was a strict disciplinarian and a verysuccessful educator. He died here in 1867, just as he was about tocommence another years labors. Mr. D. I). Evans taught for a short time, after which Mr. J. G.Shedd, the present successful supe

RM2CE54X2–. History of Vermilion County, together with historic notes on the Northwest, gleaned from early authors, old maps and manuscripts, private and official correspondence, and other authentic, though, for the most part, out-of-the-way sources . Vermilion county, 111. make as clean a cut through. several folds of paper as theblade of a good pocket-knife. Fig. 29 is composed of an impure purplish flint,like Fig. 28, and was probably used for similar purposes. Vermilion co., 111.It is very much 206 HISTORIC NOTES ON THE NORTHWEST.

RM2CE53BE–. History of Vermilion County, together with historic notes on the Northwest, gleaned from early authors, old maps and manuscripts, private and official correspondence, and other authentic, though, for the most part, out-of-the-way sources . effort of those who had her best interests at heart wasto combine these three and condense the business as much as possibleon Main street, so that now her finest structures are found on thatstreet. The buildings which were put up by Snell, Taylor & Co. have gone into disuse. The HibbardHouse, at the time of its building,was the finest hotel in the county,a

RM2CE53RW–. History of Vermilion County, together with historic notes on the Northwest, gleaned from early authors, old maps and manuscripts, private and official correspondence, and other authentic, though, for the most part, out-of-the-way sources . justice.In connection with his official duties he does quite an extensive insur-ance business. He is well known to the citizens of Danville as a manwhose word is as good as his bond. J. E. Tuttle, Danville, physician, was born in Fountain county,Indiana, in 1841. In 1856 he became a resident of Vermilion county,locating at Marysville. He there began the st

RM2CE55BB–. History of Vermilion County, together with historic notes on the Northwest, gleaned from early authors, old maps and manuscripts, private and official correspondence, and other authentic, though, for the most part, out-of-the-way sources . Vermilion county, 111.. Vermilion co., 111. (H. N. Rusts Collection.) From the implements obtained by Mr. Rust of the Sioux it canreadily be seen how implements like Fig. 6, although taperingfrom the bit to the top, could be attached to handles by means of arawhide band. Before fastening on the handle the rawhide wouldbe soaked in water, and on drying woul

RM2CE550B–. History of Vermilion County, together with historic notes on the Northwest, gleaned from early authors, old maps and manuscripts, private and official correspondence, and other authentic, though, for the most part, out-of-the-way sources . Vermilion county,111. Vermilioncounty, 111. Vermilion county,111. Vermilioncounty, 111. Fig. 19 is composed of white chert. Its surface is much smootherthan the shadings in the cut would imply. Its shape is very muchlike a shield. Its barbs are prominent, and the instrument wouldmake a wide incision in the body of an animal into which it mightbe forced. Fi

RM2CJ4E4X–. History of Verulam and St. Alban's: containing an historical account of the decline of Verulam and the origin of St. Alban's, and of the present state of the town, the abbey, and other churches, public buildings .. . the uiorning. No, xiir. PRINCIPAL INNS. White Hart.—Mr. J. R. Hayward.■^ngeI,—Uvs. Butler.Jor families, and posting: each of which for theinformation of travellers keep printed lists of theiostiug Iiins, distances, &c. to the North. APPENDIX. Wool-Peek,—Mrs. Smith, for commercial travel-lers, families and posting. Peahen,-- Mrs. Marks, for coinmercial travellers,most of the coac

RM2CE54N4–. History of Vermilion County, together with historic notes on the Northwest, gleaned from early authors, old maps and manuscripts, private and official correspondence, and other authentic, though, for the most part, out-of-the-way sources . of which, nearly a hundred feet below, is washed by the Middle Fork. Of lateyears the stream has encroached upon the bluff at the water-line, causing the earth toslide down from above. Two young men, John Ecard and Hiram Chester, then livingupon the farm of Samuel Chester, near by, were passing along the waters edge, in themonth of April, 1855, and found a

RM2CE54DD–. History of Vermilion County, together with historic notes on the Northwest, gleaned from early authors, old maps and manuscripts, private and official correspondence, and other authentic, though, for the most part, out-of-the-way sources . hed,population poured in, often in advance of the government surveys.The Ohio and the Mississippi were the base, and the Illinois, theWabash, the Miami and their tributaries, with other principalstreams, were the supporting columns upon which the settlementsrespectively formed and gradually extended itself to the right andleft from these waters until the i

RM2CE53HY–. History of Vermilion County, together with historic notes on the Northwest, gleaned from early authors, old maps and manuscripts, private and official correspondence, and other authentic, though, for the most part, out-of-the-way sources . 000 to the capital stock of the Paris & Danville railroad,the vote was, for, 221; against, 195 ; which was a very close vote, consid-ering the conditions with which the proposition was hemmed a1 iiit:No part of suchbonds shall, issue, nor bear interest, until the road iscompleted. The road to run within a half a mile of the public squareof Georgetown, and

RM2CE55AT–. History of Vermilion County, together with historic notes on the Northwest, gleaned from early authors, old maps and manuscripts, private and official correspondence, and other authentic, though, for the most part, out-of-the-way sources . tothe early settlers as the sites of Piankeshaw, Miami, Pottawatomie and Kickapoo vil-lages, and in the same localities where have been found red-stone pipes of Indian make,knives, hatchets, gun-barrels, buckles, flints for old-fashioned fusees, brooches, wrist-bands, kettles, and other articles of European manufacture. STONE IMPLEMENTS. 197 give purposes,

RM2CE53GF–. History of Vermilion County, together with historic notes on the Northwest, gleaned from early authors, old maps and manuscripts, private and official correspondence, and other authentic, though, for the most part, out-of-the-way sources . . 4 &^4^ c^e^ #& ^V***

RM2CE55AF–. History of Vermilion County, together with historic notes on the Northwest, gleaned from early authors, old maps and manuscripts, private and official correspondence, and other authentic, though, for the most part, out-of-the-way sources . s in this condition, so theywould be lighter to carry to the tribes on the prairies, where theycould be perfected to suit the taste of the purchaser. We mightfurther imagine that the implement merchant, threatened with someapproaching danger, hid them where they were afterward found, andnever returned. The eroded appearance of many of the findbear witness

RM2CE55AC–. History of Vermilion County, together with historic notes on the Northwest, gleaned from early authors, old maps and manuscripts, private and official correspondence, and other authentic, though, for the most part, out-of-the-way sources . Vermilion county, Til. *The writer has divided the lot, sending samples to the Historical Societies ofWisconsin and Chicago, and placed others in the collections of H. N. Rust, of Chicago;Prof. John Collett, of Indianapolis; Prof. A. H. Worthen, Springfield, Illinois; Jose-phus Collett, of Terre Haute, while the others remain in the collection of W. C. Bec

RM2CE55H8–. History of Vermilion County, together with historic notes on the Northwest, gleaned from early authors, old maps and manuscripts, private and official correspondence, and other authentic, though, for the most part, out-of-the-way sources . 8. 1

RM2CJ4H92–. History of Verulam and St. Alban's: containing an historical account of the decline of Verulam and the origin of St. Alban's, and of the present state of the town, the abbey, and other churches, public buildings .. . ing to it 14 Altar in the Presbytery 15 Tomb of Thomas Ramridge who died in 1523 272829303132 to St. Thomaslo St, Oswynto ^t. Scythato St Wulphstanto St. Sebastinianto St. Catherine 33 St Cuihberts Screen ST. ANDREWS CHURCH. A Aliar to St. AndrewB • • • • to the Holy VirginC • • • • to Reginald Reference to the annexed Ground, Plan of theMonastery of St. Alban, as it was in the

RM2CE53T7–. History of Vermilion County, together with historic notes on the Northwest, gleaned from early authors, old maps and manuscripts, private and official correspondence, and other authentic, though, for the most part, out-of-the-way sources . s, who came down the Ohio river in a flat-boat, she fell into the Ohio river at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, andcame near drowning. She was rescued by a stranger, after goingunder water the third time. By their union they have had seven chil-dren, five living. Edward L. Gutterridge, Danville, farmer, was born in Virginia in1799, and is the son of Edward and E

RM2CJ4GRX–. History of Verulam and St. Alban's: containing an historical account of the decline of Verulam and the origin of St. Alban's, and of the present state of the town, the abbey, and other churches, public buildings .. . an important British city, the seat of thePrinces of the Cassii, and, according to the evi-dence of the Roman historians, of greater antiquitythan even London itself. Camden mentions Britishcoins, which he supposes to have been struck here,from the letters VER on one side, and on Ihe re-verse, the word Tascia* surrounding a runninghorse. In Whites Table of British coins, (pu-bli

RM2CE54Y2–. History of Vermilion County, together with historic notes on the Northwest, gleaned from early authors, old maps and manuscripts, private and official correspondence, and other authentic, though, for the most part, out-of-the-way sources . Vermilion county, 111. and point turn upward, giving a uniformcurve to the implement. If used as anarrow-point, the shaft, in consequence ofthe shape of the stone, would describe acurved line when shot from the bow. Itis made of white flint. No suggestions are offered as to its probable uses. VARIETIES OF IMPLEMENTS FOR DOMESTIC USES. 205 IMPLEMENTS FOR DO

RM2CE53X0–. History of Vermilion County, together with historic notes on the Northwest, gleaned from early authors, old maps and manuscripts, private and official correspondence, and other authentic, though, for the most part, out-of-the-way sources . he was married to Miss Henrietta Blakeley,who is a native of Christian county, Kentucky. Their family consistsof four children, as follows: Anna B., Mary E., Prier G. and Willie.W. W. P. Woodbury, Danville, druggist and bookseller. Oneamong the oldest residents of the city of Danville or of Vermilioncounty is Dr. W. W. R. Woodbury. He was born on the 19th

RM2CE53X1–. History of Vermilion County, together with historic notes on the Northwest, gleaned from early authors, old maps and manuscripts, private and official correspondence, and other authentic, though, for the most part, out-of-the-way sources . ndicates more clearly the status of a community in cultureand enterprise than the condition of its book trade, for it marks boththe intelligence and liberality of a people to find in their midst well-supplied book stores. In 1868 Danville was just starting out vigorously in its new marchof progress. It was about this time that Mr. Coffeen came to Danvillea

RM2CE552G–. History of Vermilion County, together with historic notes on the Northwest, gleaned from early authors, old maps and manuscripts, private and official correspondence, and other authentic, though, for the most part, out-of-the-way sources . plements illustrated, is round andpointed, with cutting edges as carefully formed as any part of theblade. It has no yoked neck in which to bury a thong or threadyand there seems to be no way of fastening it into a shaft or handle.It may be a perfect instrument without the addition of either. It ismade out of blue flint. ARROW HEADS. Several different form

RM2CE53NK–. History of Vermilion County, together with historic notes on the Northwest, gleaned from early authors, old maps and manuscripts, private and official correspondence, and other authentic, though, for the most part, out-of-the-way sources . he Doctorcame to Danville and began his practice. Here, by a close attentionto business, he has become the most popular of the allopath physicians, 444 HISTORY OF VERMILION COUNTY. his practice being large and increasing gradually. He is a member ofthe American Medical Association and State Medical Society; hasbeen surgeon of the Chicago, Danville & Vincen

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