A history of Republic County, Kansas : embracing a full and complete account of all the leading events in its history, from its first settlement down to June 1, '01 : including Indian depredations and the hardships endured by the pioneer settlers ; also the topography of the county, including soil, climate, timber, streams, water power, coal, salt, etc., etc. : statistics showing increase in wealth and population, railroads, churches, schools, newspapers, secret societies, etc, and other valuable information never before published