Post Office Histories in Bosque County Illuminate Local Roots
The Norway Mills post office opened April 12, 1879 and served five postmasters Alvin Heder A Lyot John G Gale George J Stapleton and Richard M Mayle until its discontinuation in 1920. Norman Hill post office was established on a Bosque County farm site with Ole Canateson as first postmaster, later H Grann Eugene A Rolen and finally closed December 1 1879 after building of a school.
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Norway Mills
Saray Mills
Alvin ¥. Heder
A. Lyot
John G. Gale
George J. Stapleton
Richard M. Mayle
Norman Hill
Accanling
U. S. Postice Department
Bosque County
Norman’ Hill
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Ole Canateson
H. Grann
Eugene A. Rolen
Norway Mills in Clifton Area Early Days Highlighted
Photo shows Mr Reeder seated with Mrs Reeder and daughters Mollie Mary and Lodema Dagsby on horseback amid locals. Story notes Norway Mills built west of Clifton on Oscar Omerson place in 1863 and recalls area pioneers riding to make hides and cord seal rand. Reeder home later renovated and Omerson residence linked to early Clifton dances at the former National Guard Armory site.
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Norway Mills
Valley Mills families and early business figures
The piece recounts Valley Mills residents and entrepreneurs from its early days. It mentions CL Mebee and associates who ran a general merchandise store, Jesse Oran later Dr S Brian, and Mr Crow who lived near the grandfather’s shop. It notes A D McNeill and his three sons, E A McNeill from South Carolina with a blacksmith shop, Bill Nichols the leather worker, Dr Booth's drug store, and Dr Jere Barnette and family. It describes local schooling, marriages, and church activity in the late 19th century.
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Paul Downing
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Evis Downingy
Eas Vales
E. A. McNeill
South Carolina
Me. Beal
Bill Nichols
Cason
Dr. Booth
Movers of Valley Mills and early town life
The narrative recalls the relocation of Valley Mills into a new site near the Bosque River, with movers including Patt Downing AA McNeill Dick Peters and Dr. Jarrett. Families follow, a boarding house and post office open in the new town, and Mrs Jarrett serves as postmistress before teaching again.
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J.B. Wilson
Clifton Land
Valley Mills
Bosque River
Uberal Road
Patt Downing
McNeill
Sue Sears
Dick Peters
Old Town
Packer
Jarrett
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