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Canton Pioneers Had Flourishing1Business ConcernsAccording to the early residents, the following is a list of the pioneers in Canton and their various occupations: John J. Tomlinson. Duke Potter, Sam-Stuhler, sr. (who later removed to Monticello); Dr. Gracie, the first medical doctor; Dr. W. P. Belden, Dr. M. J. Belden. John Schrachs, hotel keeper; Dr. Trumbell, Dr. James Finlay, Dr. Davis, E. Harwood, the first attorney, and Al Rhodes and Harry Sales, who studied under him.The first man to operate a woolen mill and grist mill was John Reyner. John J. Tomlinson operated a saw mill and turning mill as well as a spoke and hub factory. The first blacksmith shop was operated by Tom Feyram, while the first wagon shop was conducted by Mike Rhodes. Later the wagon shop was run by Hiram Keister. Other blacksmiths were Jack Albery and Edmund Harwood.
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Maquoketa Jackson Sentinel

Maquoketa, Iowa, US

Sat, Jan 01, 1938

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