In the month of May, 1872, William H. Waters built the first frame store in the town, and also the county, stocking it with general merchandise. The following October, Hon. John Mickey and Hon. William F. Kimmel each built a residence, which were the first to grace the site of the new town.
In December, 1872, the old schoolhouse was built and a school established with Mrs. J. C. McWilli...
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