A Standard History of Jasper and Newton Counties, Indiana, Vol. 1: An Authentic Narrative of the Past, with an Extended Survey of Modern Developments

Hamilton, Louis H.

ISBN 10: 1333579772 / ISBN 13: 9781333579777

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

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• Title: A Standard History of Jasper and Newton Counties, Indiana, Vol. 1: An Authentic Narrative of the Past, with an Extended Survey of Modern Developments
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1333579772
• ISBN 13: 9781333579777
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
• Weight: 1.49 pounds

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Excerpt from A Standard History of Jasper and Newton Counties, Indiana, Vol. 1: An Authentic Narrative of the Past, With an Extended Survey of Modern Developments in the Progress of Town and Country

Indiana has always stood for not only prosperity, but originality, whether considered from the standpoint of the commonwealth or the people. In politics it is often classed as doubtful, because its men and women are thinkers, as well as doers, and are not led against their wills. Especially is the northwestern part of Indiana typical of prosperity, energy and independence, and Jasper and Newton Counties are centers of God's country, as the real Hoosier calls his home hunting grounds, his picturesque streams, his teeming fields and his hamlets, towns and cities.

It is this diverse, useful and interesting country and people which this history, now finished, has endeavored to depict in the gem counties of Jasper and N ewton. The twin counties, which so worthily perpetuate the names of two brave Revolutionary com rades, have put forth gallant soldiers of the later days, writers of wide repute, successful business men, women of culture, and numerous characters of both sexes whose strength and activity have been given to social, moral and religious development.

F rom the very outset, it was the earnest aim of editors and pub lishers to gather all material information bearing upon the multi tude of topics which logically called for treatment and which the prospectus had promised. As a rule, the responses were prompt and hearty, although. In scattered instances, and despite repeated requests, the facts obtained were not as full as desired. Without mentioning all who have thus promoted our enterprise, and co-oper ated in the lightening of our labors, the editors acknowledge their obligations to their advisory boards of both counties and to the editors of the newspapers, without exception. All have rendered cheerful and eflicient assistance. Not a few business men have also contributed of their valuable time in the actual preparation of manu scripts, for which they have our special thanks. While it has been the constant aim of the editors to give all credit who have materially contributed to the upbuilding of any community or institution, the object has also been kept in mind of endeavoring to observe literary proportions in the amount of space accorded to the many topics con siderei. In the progress and completion of the work, we have endeavored to be impartial, as becomes all historians, whether writ ing of counties or of countries.

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