Below is an index of the names found in the Fredonia Herald dated Friday,
August 12, 1910. This is a special issue focused on the town, it's industry,
citizens, and culture. Many of the articles about the names below include
information about their businesses and some about them personally, most
- birth dates and location.. It is the intention here to scan many of the
pictures and articles. Then present it for all the world to see. This project
will be lengthy and by far not the easiest thing I've ever tackled. If
you see a name you'd really like to see the article on soon, please email
me, and I'll try to put your request toward the top of the "pile."
Please be patient. The paper is extremely old and the text scanning needs
a lot of editing.
I've also included a section on miscelaneous information, click here for
the listing of topics.
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Allison, Rev. Alex. Lee, pastor Congregational Church (p. 39)
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Babb, T.C., Postmaster of Fredonia (p.34 )
Bailey, I.E., (Dr.), Dentist (p. 7)
Bauer, A., A. Bauer and Son, harness & saddlery, b. 1836 in Bibra, German (p. 54)
Bauer, C.A. .A. Bauer and Son, harness & saddlery, b. 1867 in Bibra, German (p.54)
Beard, Henry E., Private, Company E, First Infantry, Kansas Natl. Guard (p. 45)
Belt, P.P., Belt Garage and Machine Shop (p. 29)
Benjamin, J.M., Burton & Benjamin Second Hand Store (p.40) b. Ill, 1868(p.40 )
Bernauer, J.K. Superintendent, Fredonia Window Glass Co.(p.11)
Blackburn, J.R. (Hon.), Probate Judge, Wilson Co., Ks. b. 1844, Noble Co. Ohio (p.12)
Blake, Byron S. , Private, Company E, First Infantry, Kansas Natl. Guard (p. 45)
Bowie, David, V.P. and Secretary, Fredonia Gas Co, "capitalist and manufacturer at Topeka."
Boys, Lewis, Director, Wilson County Bank (p. 42)
Bronson, Everett, Smoke House (p. 40)
Brown, E.L., Optometrist (p.37)
Brown, W.C., Fredonia Bottling Works, owner (p. 29)
Bunch, Loyd C., Florist, b. Fredonia, Ks. in 1885 (p.18)
Burge, J.A., Manager of Western Union Telegraph Co. (p. 25)
Burke, Charles E., Printer, Bank Printing, (p. 35 )and Wilson County Bank, Stockholder (p. 42)
Burke, L.C.., Burke & Stewart Barber Shop (p. 41) b. 1872, early education in Johnson Co., Mo.
Burton, J.H., Wilson County Bank, Stockholder (p. 42)
Burton, T.B., Burton & Benjamin Second Hand Store (p.40) b. Cherryvale, Montgomery Co., Ks. 1875
Butin, C.E., pharmacist (p.50 ) and Stockholder Holladay State Bank (p.47)
Butin, F.E., pharmacist (p. 50)
Burke, Charles E. ,
Byerly, Clifford W., Corporal Company E, First Infantry, Kansas Natl. Guard (p. 45)
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Cady, W.S. (Dr.), Dentist (p. 7)
Cady, William, City Editor, Fredonia Daily Herald Newspaper, b. Fredonia April 12th 1894. (p. 31)
Candlish, J.W., manager Gold Dust Hotel (p.40)
Cantrall, C.R., Real Estate , Loans, Insurance and Abstracting (p. 58)
Cantrall, W.C.
Case, W.E., Merchant, The Case Pharmacy (p. 19)
Case, A. S., Pharmacist, The Case Pharmacy
Cauble, Wilson County Clerk, b. Wilson Co., Ks. Nov 22, 1875 (p. 12)
Chapman, Ed., Cashier and Director, Wilson County Bank (p. 42)
Chapman, L.R., Dr, Chapman's Sanitarium,(p. 23) b. Bethany Mo., 1881and Stockholder Holladay State Bank (p.47)
Clark, Dr. D.F., President, Holladay State Bank and Director (p.47)
Clark, H.O., established Fredonia Linseed Oil Works in the early 1880's
Clark, S.G., Grocer (p. 20)
Clark, W.P., Retired Farmer (p. 35)
Cline, Elmer R. , Private, Company E, First Infantry, Kansas Natl. Guard (p. 45)
Coleman, W.A., Wilson County Bank, Stockholder (p. 42)
Cooper, J.T., Lawyer, native of Wilson Co., Ks. (p. 14)
Coxen, J.E., Tinner (p.55) metal roof and down spout installation and repair
Crowley, Dr. B.C., Verterinary Surgeon and Dentist (p. 55)
Cunningham, ?, Cunningham Theatre, b. England 1885 (p. 36)
Curtright, A.F. Photographer (p. 29)
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Decker, Professor A. I., Superintendent of Fredonia Public Schools (p. 46)
DeTar, C.B., Plumber and Gas Fitter (p. 56)
Duncan, E.C., (Dr.), Physician and Surgeon (p. 6)
Ditto, Franklin P., Traveling Salesman, b. Ky 1855 and got his education in the state. He went to Oklahoma in 1890 and from there came to Fredonia in 1891. He has a wife and five children, one daughter married. (p. 5)
Dooley, ?, furniture and undertaking, b. 1856 Missouri, came to Kansas in 1880 following graduation from Spring Garden Seminary at Spring Garden, Mo. (p. 8)
Dunham, Braden R., Corporal Company E, First Infantry, Kansas Natl. Guard (p. 45)
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Eaton, Walter F., Private, Company E, First Infantry, Kansas Natl. Guard (p. 45)
Elling, Louis F., Private, Company E, First Infantry, Kansas Natl. Guard (p. 45)
Estill, Rev. Willy K., pastor First Baptist Church (p. 38)
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Farmer, G.P., Herron & Farmer Meat Market (p. 28)
Fink, W. G., Abstracter and Title Lawyer, b. 1870 West Va. (p. 17)
Flack, A. C., (Dr.), Physician and Surgeon (p. ) and Treasurer of Excelsior Brick Co., (p. 47) and Director Holladay State Bank (p.47)
Floyd, John W. Real Estate, Insurance, Penssion Agent and Notary Public (p. 51)
Fowler, Perry, Fredonia Steam Laundry (p. 39)
Forrester, John R. , Private, Company E, First Infantry, Kansas Natl. Guard (p. 45)
Frank, E.K., Merchant, The Fair, manager (p. 17)
Frank, J.M., Merchant, The Fair, owner:(a "racket store", sounds like a "five and dime" type retail business) (p.17)
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Gaede, J.C., Lawyer (p. 8)
Gallagher, James S., Sergeant, Company E, First Infantry, Kansas Natl. Guard (p. 45)
Garland, H, Merchant & Owner The Garland Merchtile (p. 43)
Gilmore, John S., Editor and Publisher of Wilson County Citizen, Owner and Founder
Gordon, Henry M., Quartermaster Sergeant, Company E, First Infantry, Kansas Natl. Guard (p. 45)
Gouchenour, John F. , Private, Company E, First Infantry, Kansas Natl. Guard (p. 45)
Griffin, George A. , Private, Company E, First Infantry, Kansas Natl. Guard (p. 45)
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Hamilton, Don, Manager, Air Dome theatre (p. 42)
Harmon, Wilson H. , Private, Company E, First Infantry, Kansas Natl. Guard (p. 45)
Harshfield, C.O., Painter and Paper Hanger (p. 39)
Harshfield, Lovell, Real Estate, Loans Insurance & Rentals. (p.49)
Hart, Harry, proprietor, Idle Hour Pool Parlor (p. 55)
Hastings, Harry L. , Private, Company E, First Infantry, Kansas Natl. Guard (p. 45)
Heiser, A.C., Manager, W.N. Certain Lumber (p. 45)
Helliwig, LeRoy A. , Private, Company E, First Infantry, Kansas Natl. Guard (p. 45)
Herron, L.E. Herron & Farmer Meat Market, on Madison street opposite the courthouse.(p. 28)
Hess, S.J., Wilson County Bank, Stockholder (p. 42)
Hickman, John W., Sergeant, Company E, First Infantry, Kansas Natl. Guard (p. 45)
Hill, Earl, H. , Private, Company E, First Infantry, Kansas Natl. Guard (p. 45)
Hill, Joseph P., Wilson County Bank, original President (p. 42)
Hill, Joshua, Wilson County Bank, Board of Directors (p. 42)
Hill, D. Turp, Proprietor of South Side Barber Shop (p. 24)
Hohn, H.E., Hohn & Pound New and Second Hand Firniture (p. 56)
Holemburg, Morton B. , Private, Company E, First Infantry, Kansas Natl. Guard (p. 45)
Hollis, J.F., Wilson County Bank, Stockholder (p. 42) and President and General Manager, Fredonia Ice and Light Company (p. 54)
Hollis, J.M., Hollis New and Second Hand Furniture (p.29 )
Hollis, M.E. Secretary, Fredonia Ice and Light Company (p. 54)
Hollis, R.A., Drug Store (p. 51)
Holmes, S.C, Lawyer (p. )
Honsaker, Rev. David S. , Pastor Presbyterian Church (p. 38)
Hubbell, John S., President and General Manager, Hubbell Department Store (p. 28)
Hudson, Ben S., Mechanical Superintendent Herald Office (p. 54) and Corporal, Company E, First Infantry, Kansas Natl. Guard (p. 45)
Hudson, Edward F., Editor and Publisher (p. 9)
Hudson, Edward F., Jr., "Teddy" son of publisher, E.F. Hudson (p. 58)
Hudson, Isaac, Wilson County Bank, Cashier (p. 42)
Hudson, T.J., "Nestor of the Fredonia Bar" (Atty) b. 1839 Boone county, Indiana AND Wilson County Bank, Board of Directors (p. 42)
Hudson, W.L., Assistant Cashier and Director , Holladay State Bank (p.47)
Hunt, Alexander, Wilson County Bank, Board of Directors (p. 42)
Hunter, Clarence E. , Private, Company E, First Infantry, Kansas Natl. Guard (p. 45)
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Johnson, F.A., Liveryman, Johnson Livery & Feed Barn on Jefferson and Sixth streets. (p. 25)
Johnstone, Rev. H.M., Paster Christian Church (p. 38)
Jones, Steve , Private, Company E, First Infantry, Kansas Natl. Guard (p. 45)
Jones, William L., Corporal Company E, First Infantry, Kansas Natl. Guard (p. 45)
Joy, H.R., Pres. and Director, Wilson County Bank (p. 42)
Joyce, N.J., Wilson County Bank, Stockholder (p. 42)
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Keesling, C.E., Contractor and Carpenter, b. 4/1862, Muncie, Indiana and came to Kansas in 1879` (p. 11)
Kennedy, G.G., Traveling Salesman (p. 34)
Kennedy, J. M., President Excelsior Brick Co. (p 47)
Kennedy, Max J, President, The Kennedy Printing Company (p. 56)
Kennedy, W. B., Stockholder, Holladay State Bank (p.47)
Kessinger, H.B., Restaurant and Bakery (p. 20)
Knibbs, Hoyt , Private, Company E, First Infantry, Kansas Natl. Guard (p. 45)
Koch, Fritz W., First Sergeant, Company E, First Infantry, Kansas Natl. Guard (p. 45)
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Ladd, B.W., Police Judge (p.56)
LaDow, B.E., President and Manager, Fredonia Gas Company, 50 years old in 1910, born in Plymouth, Ohio, educated there and was for some time in the hardware business. (p. 3)
LaDow, C.V., Superintendent, Fredonia Gas Co., son of B.E. LaDow, native of Plymouth, Ohio, graduated from the high school at Plymouth and took a four years' course in the University of Wisconsin, graduating as a mechanical engineer. (p. 3)
Lamb, Hoyt , Private, Company E, First Infantry, Kansas Natl. Guard (p. 45)
Lattimer, W. B., Plumber and Gas Fitter (p.49)
Lieurance, Thurlow (Prof), Musician, b. 1881 Oskaloosa, Iowa and moved with his father to western Kansas some years later..... (p. 5)
Lingenfelter, J.D., Secretary and Manager of Excelsior Brick Co. (p. 47)
Loflin, W.M. City Marshal (p.26 )
Logsdon, A.E., Western Hotel and Restaurant, b. Ky 1853 (p. 36)
Long, C. A. Real Estate (p. 8)
Long, F.E., V.P. Hubbell Department Store and Manager of Hubbell Dept. Store in Buffalo, Ks.
Long, G. A. Real Estate(p. 8)
Lopeman, Chas., Deputy Sheriff, Wilson Co. (p. )
Lowers, J.W., Brunswick Billiard Parlors (p. 29)
Lutes, C.G. President and General Manager Fredonia Window Glass Works (p. 10)
Lyon, Louis W. , Private, Company E, First Infantry, Kansas Natl. Guard (p. 45)
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Marshall, Harry W. , Private, Company E, First Infantry, Kansas Natl. Guard (p. 45)
Matthews, Martin, Grocery and Feed Store (p.48)
Matthews, Pat H., Justice of the Peace (p. 39)
Matthews, Roy M. (Dr. ), Dentist (p. 7)
Matthews, Wesley I, Principal of Fredonia High School (p. 24)
Maxey, Clyde, Corporal Company E, First Infantry, Kansas Natl. Guard (p. 45)
McFadden, Hal. S., County Surveyor, City Engineer (p. 13)
McGrath, M, Sheriff, b. Bloomington, Illinois, in 1858, came to Wilson Co. in 1879 (p. 13)
McGrath, R.W. Lawyer, native of Illinois, McLean county (p. ) and Director Holladay State Bank (p.47) and Manager of the Hudson Opera House (p. 54)
Meyer, Arnold F. , Private, Company E, First Infantry, Kansas Natl. Guard (p. 45)
Meyers, Oliver O., Sergeant Company E, First Infantry, Kansas Natl. Guard (p. 45)
Mikesell, E.D. Lawyer, native of Wilson Co., Ks. b. 1871 (p. 16)
Mikesell, L.D., Grocer (p. 39), born Wilson Co., Ks. 1880 (p. 39)
Miller, H., Miller Meat Market (p. 29)
Miller, B.F., Wilson County Bank, Stockholder (p. 42)
Milligan, Guy , Private, Company E, First Infantry, Kansas Natl. Guard (p. 45)
Milner, Carl , Private, Company E, First Infantry, Kansas Natl. Guard (p. 45)
Mitchell, Walter W. , Private, Company E, First Infantry, Kansas Natl. Guard (p. 45)
Mitchner, Edgar W., Corporal Company E, First Infantry, Kansas Natl. Guard (p. 45)
Moss, J.W. , Stockraiser, b. Mo. 1850 (p. 55)
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Nelson, Tracey T., Cook Company E, First Infantry, Kansas Natl. Guard (p. 45)
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Ogle, Edwin C. , Private, Company E, First Infantry, Kansas Natl. Guard (p. 45)
Oppin, P.J., Superintendent, The Fredonia Brick Company (p. 43)
Otto, Adolph, Miller, born Germany 1840 (p. 49)
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Park, Josie E. (Miss), Superintendent of Public Instruction, b. Iowa, came to Ks when 7 years old. (p. 13)
Park, G.B., Building Contractor (p.57)
Parsons, Theodore, Musician, Company E, First Infantry, Kansas Natl. Guard (p. 45)
Parsons, Wyckoff, General Blacksmith b. Elk Co., Ks. 1875 (p. 54)
Pinney, H.F., Hardware Merchant, b. March 26, 1852, LaPorte County, Indiana Shafer, C.N., Traveling Salesman, "He was born in Brooklyn, New York now a part of Greater New You and is about fourty-five years of age (as of 1910). He came west a good 22 years ago and has been a traveling man the larger part of his life. (p. )
Philpot, J.C., Drayman (shipping of goods) (p. 36)
Paulen, Ben S., Sec. & Treas of J.W. Paulen Mercantile, (p 44) and Wilson County Bank, Stockholder (p. 42)
Paulen, J.W, Pres. of J.W. Paulen Mercantile, (p 44) and Wilson County Bank, Stockholder (p. 42)
Paulen, R.W, Vice Pres. of J.W. Paulen Mercantile, (p 44)
Pierce, C.H. Director, Wilson County Bank (p. 42)and Treas. Fredonia Ice and Light Company (p. 54)
Pierce, W. I., Vice Pres., Fredonia Ice and Light Company (p. 54)
Polson, V.L., farmer, school teacher, County Clerk (p. 57)
Pound, J.M., Hohn & Pound New and Second Hand Furniture, (p. 56)
Powers, Fred , Private, Company E, First Infantry, Kansas Natl. Guard (p. 45)
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Radley, Wm. A., Oil and Gas Operator, b. 1868 near Peoria Illinois. (p. 33)
Ramsey, William C. , Private, Company E, First Infantry, Kansas Natl. Guard (p. 45)
Redding, F.S., Mayor of Fredonia, farmer and stock raiser, b. 1861 North Carolina. (p. 23)
Rich, Arthur, Real Estate, b. 1878 Wilson Co., Ks. (p. 18)
Rich, Allen, Real Estate, b. Tennessee 1849 (p. 48)
Richey, William C. , Private, Company E, First Infantry, Kansas Natl. Guard (p. 45)
Russel, E.D. Contractor and Builder (p. 9)
Russell, E.H., V.P. and Director, Wilson County Bank (p. 42)
Rustenbach, F.C., Agent 'Frisco Railroad (p. 41) b. 1874, Kansas City
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Schoolcraft, De W., Second Lieutenant, Company E, First Infantry, Kansas Natl. Guard (p. 45)
Seem, J.B.A., Billiards and Cigars (p. 55)
Shannon, J.N., Real Estate, Loans, Insurance & Rentals (p.49)
Shearer, James, furniture and undertaking
Sheedy, Dennis J., Attorney, b. 1874, Portland Connecticut (p. ) and First Lieutenant , Company E, First Infantry, Kansas Natl. Guard (p. 45)
Sheedy, Thomas L. , Private, Company E, First Infantry, Kansas Natl. Guard (p. 45)
Sheets, J.W., Auctioneer (p. ) and Wilson County Bank, Stockholder (p. 42),and Stockholder, Holladay State Bank (p.47)
Shepard, F.S., Jeweler, b. 1877, Marysville, Ks.(p. )
Short, E.E., Groceries, Flour and Feed (p.56)
Short, Milton, Wilson County Bank, Board of Directors (p. 42)
Siler, Frank A., Building Contractor (p. 37)
Singleton, T.C., Singleton Supply Co. (the father) furniture, undertaking, (p. ) AND Wilson County Bank, President (p. 42)
Singleton, C.A., Singleton Supply Co. (the son) furniture, hardware (p. )
Simpson, W.P.(Dr.), Osteopath (p.7 )
Simpson, J.H., Manager Oswego Seed and Grain Co. (p. )
Skaggs, J.L., Real Estate, Insurance, Loans (p. 36)
Smith, Andrew , Private, Company E, First Infantry, Kansas Natl. Guard (p. 45)
Smith, Clifton A. , Photographer, b. Wilson Co., March 14, 1882 (p. 51)
Smith, H.C., Blacksmith, Tarr & Smith, General Blacksmiths (p. 37)
Smith, Homer G., Tailoring, Cleaning and Pressing of garments (p. 46)
Smith, J.Q., Smith Music Company, b. Warren Co., Ohio, came to Fredonia in 1883 (p. 21)
Smith, Melville M., Superintendent and Chief Chemist, Fredonia Portland Cement Co. b. Illinois 1878 (p. 31)
Smith, W. A., plumber, came to Ks in 1876 (p. )
Spears, A.M. plumber and gas fitter
Spencer, G.B., Manager, The Fredonia Brick Company (p. 43)
Spencer, M.A., Missouri Pacific Agent (p. 33)
Spong, M.T., Wilson Co. Register of Deeds, b. 1873 Sweden (p. 12)
Stanton, G.A., Musical Repairer (p. 56)
Starns, William O., County Treasurer, b. Ky 1875 (p. 12)
Steinmetz, F. Estal (Miss) Hat Shop. on West Madison Street (p. 33)
Stempf, August F. , Private, Company E, First Infantry, Kansas Natl. Guard (p. 45)
Stewart, T.L., Burke & Stewart Barber Shop (p. 41) b. Atchison county, 1871 (p. 41)
Stockton, Harry N., Private, Company E, First Infantry, Kansas Natl. Guard (p. 45)
Stryker, Edmund M., Private, Company E, First Infantry, Kansas Natl. Guard (p. 45)
Stryker, M.D., Cashier and Stockholder , Holladay State Bank (p.47)
Stryker, William L., Private, Company E, First Infantry, Kansas Natl. Guard (p. 45)
Studebaker, Carl J. , Private, Company E, First Infantry, Kansas Natl. Guard (p. 45)
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Tarr, J.C., Blacksmith, Tarr & Smith, General Blacksmiths (p. 37)
Tarr, Robert , Private, Company E, First Infantry, Kansas Natl. Guard (p. 45)
Taylor, J.S., Manager and Pharmacist, Hollis Drug Store (p. )
Thomas, Clifton A.(Dr.), Physician and Surgeon (p. 6)
Thompson, J.E., Vice Pres. and Director , Holladay State Bank (p.47) and farmer (p 48)
Timmons, John F. , Private, Company E, First Infantry, Kansas Natl. Guard (p. 45)
Tribbey, Dr. B.E., Vet. Surgeon and Dentist (p. 55)
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Van Duser, G.M. Retired Farmer, b. 1853 New Lennox, Illinois (p. 18)
Verchere, George , Private, Company E, First Infantry, Kansas Natl. Guard (p. 45)
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Wade, Frank C., Laywer, about 30 years old in 1910 and came from Indiana (p. 16)
Walters, Charlie , Private, Company E, First Infantry, Kansas Natl. Guard (p. 45)
Wear. F.E., Treasurer, Fredonia Gas Co "a Kansas City capitalist, President of Wear Coal Compnay of K.C.
White, Frank W., White Feed Store, b. Ky 1854 (p. 41)
Wiley, F.M.(Dr.), Physician and Surgeon (p. 7)
Wilson, A.E., Prop. Blue Front Livery, b. Ohio 1860 (p. 48)
Wilson, Ira H., Singleton & Wilson, licensed embalmer (p. 35)
Wilson, J.B., Lawyer, b. 1852 Iowa (p. 15)
Wise, John , Private, Company E, First Infantry, Kansas Natl. Guard (p. 45)
Wolever, J.H., J.H. Wolever and Sons Building Contractors (p. 41) b. 1842 Ohio
Wolever, J.G., J.H. Wolever and Sons Building Contractors (one of the sons) (p. 41)
Wolever, J.J., J.H. Wolever and Sons Building Contractors (one of the sons) (p. 41)
Wolever, Frank , J.H. Wolever and Sons Building Contractors (one of the sons) (p. 41)
Wolever, William, J.H. Wolever and Sons Building Contractors (one of the sons) (p. 41)
Wood, R.J., Blacksmith (p. 19)
Wooten, Robert, Sergeant, Company E, First Infantry, Kansas Natl. Guard (p. 45)
Wray, Walter, Cook, Company E, First Infantry, Kansas Natl. Guard (p. 45)
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Young, P.C., Lawyer, b. 1851 New York City (p. 15)
Young, W.H., (Dr.), Physician and Surgeon (p. 6)
Zuschnitt, George, plumber/timmer, came to Ks. in 1879 (p. 4)
Zuschnitt, Mrs. George, Rooming House (p.37) at 4th & Jefferson (p. 37)
Miscellaneous Topics
The Kansas Hog - under the catagory
of "They sure don't write 'em like this anymore" this is a gem!!
(p. 27)
Stryker Bros. - Breeders of Blooded Stock (p 55)
Wilson County Officials - "Something about
the Men who Transact the Public Business