This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: farwellwalter Surnames: Jenkins, Crane Classification: lookup Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.iowa.counties.fremont/7461/mb.ashx Message Board Post: THE FREMONT COUNTY HERALD. December 30, 1915. "THE OLD GRIST MILL". -- Recently while passing over the road just south of Knox we were reminded there once stood a grist mill of the old fashioned type where many people of Fremont county would assemble to get a supply of choice flour or meal. The process of manufacture was widely different then from now, as the stone burr and water power have been replaced by steel rollers driven by steam or electric power. This mill was known as the Jenkins mill, but for a period of time S. R. Crane, now residing at Hamburg, owned an interest in the enterprise and gave it is his personal supervision. Forty years have wrought many changes in the vicinity of Knox, and but few of that day remain to discuss the good old times when the flaky biscuit or the nutritious corn pone, products of the Jenkins mill, and baked by the fireplace, were heaped upon the festal board to appease the sharp appetite of the pioneers. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.