North High School - Silhouette Yearbook (Youngstown, OH)

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Hisfofuf I-foungslown Youngstown - 1846 - Henry Howe ln I796, when returning from one of his trading expeditions alone in his canoe, down the Mahoning, River, Col. James Hillman discovered smoke on the bank near the present site of the village of Youngstown. Upon proceeding to the spot he found John Young and Mr. Wolcott. The settlement of the country proceeded prosperously until the murder of the two Indians, Captain George and Spotted John, at the Salt Springs by McMahon and Story. This affair nearly proved fatal to the settle- ments, and probably would have but for the efforts of Col. Hillman. lt was not known to the Indians that Col. Hillman was acquain- ted with the ,Seneca language. After listening to their plans Col. Hillman devised his own plan by which he was able to settle the critical affair to the satisfaction of the Indian Chief, Capt, Peters. The town increased with great rapidity after this encounter with the lndians. ln i803 the construction of the first blast furnace was started near Poland. By 1826 there were many iron works in Youngstown. Today Youngstown ranks among the first five in the making of steel. The division pages show why this is so. iHowes History of Ohiol The first iron works established in Mahoning Valley four

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th ree ozewoab Americans have long been noted for their suc- cess in the industrial field. No other nation has achieved such a record, nor has any other nation become so proficient in developing mass production of such a variety of commodities which have added ta the ease and security of all. The business mag- nate, the brilliant researchist, the skilled artisan, the toilingi day laborer, all have played an impor- tant role in achieving the industrial supremacy of our nation. We, the recipients of the industrial colossus of America, look forward to the end of one phase of our lives and the beginning of another, an even more important one. lndustry offers opportunities for continued expansion, for variety has become the byword of our world which will further the present prosperity of today's business enterprise. We, the future builders of America, the toilers and bread- earners of a new age, must advance to solve the present problems so that the strength and spirit of industrial America will continue to benefit 'all mankind.

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