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Falls City memories and pioneer days in Richardson County
A recollection by Henry J. Jones of Tampa Florida reflects on Falls City Nebraska’s half century growth. He recounts log-cabin origins on Main Street from 1860, pioneer ministers and circuit riders, early residents like John Holt and Jesse Crook, and encounters with Sac and Sioux Indians. The piece muses on progress, faith, and future civilization in Falls City while noting local health ads and band license debates in neighboring communities.
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Tribune
Malls City
Falls City
Falls City State Bank
Old Archer
Jesse Crook
H. T. Davis
John
Isaac Chirington
Morton
Wingate King
James Chamberlain
John Holt
Isham G
Joseph Reavis
Jesse
Isaac Crook
Anderson Miller
William Lewis
Runnig
Richardson County
Tama Falls City