141 Progress:-Less than a hundred years have passed away since the actual settlement of our county began. It seems like the work of magic, that in so short a time the primitive wilderness should be brought under the dominion of the hand of man. and be converted from the forest home of the savage into the habitation of a civilized race enjoying all the advantages that the science, literature and inventions which the latter part of this nineteenth century can bestow on a favored people. The four great branches of human industry, agriculture, mining, manufacturing and commerce flourish within our boundaries, in well balanced ratio. A great variety of products rewards the labors of the farmer. Our hills are vast natural store houses of mineral wealth, the development of which has added much to the happiness and prosperity of our people. Seven railroad lines pass through the county, carrying immense quantities of our surplus products to outside markets. The Ohio Canal is still in operation. Electric car lines are in operation, and citizens of our larger’ towns communicate by means of the telephone. In all our villages the hum of manufacturing
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