Log Cabin Homes of Pioneers in Kansas History
Edward Bumgardner traces the log cabin evolution from crude shacks to comfortable dwellings in the Midwest. He cites Thomas Lincoln’s half faced camp, early Kansas settlers from Missouri and Kentucky, and examples like Elizabethtown cabins with primitive chimneys, walls, and two rooms.
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Middle West
Ohio Valley
Abraham Lincoln
Indiana
Thomas Lincoln
Lincoln
Abe
Kansas
Missouri
Kentucky
Northwest Territory
Council Grove
Southwest
Matteo Boccalini
Capri
Jesu Maria
New Mexico
Kansas Territory
Olathe
Elizabethtown
Kansas City
Border War Near Cook's Prairie Hotel in Kansas
A narrative recalls John Brown sheltering fugitives in a log cabin known as Cook's Prairie Hotel near Osawatomie. The site, built with logs hauled by oxen, housed enslaved people aided by Brown and hid them through Christmas 1858. The story mentions Dr. Fuller’s cabins and the Battle of the Spurs during Sheriff Jones’s pursuit.
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Adairs
Brown
Ohio
Dr. Fuller
Holton
Fuller
Jones
Cabin bought by Rev. S. Adair in 1856 linked to John Brown
The cabin site near Further West-Sod was purchased in 1856 by Rev. S. Adair, brother-in-law of abolitionist John Brown, who resided there part of the time during his Kansas years.
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Rev. S. &. Adair
John Brown
Kansas
Emigrant Aid Company
William Hutchinson
Lawrence
Emery
Methodist “Meeting
Tenth and
Vermont Streets
O. C. Baker
Munger
Wichita
Shawnee Mission
Council Grove
Oscar Harlow
Massachusetts Street
Green Brothers Hardware Store
Hutchinson
Harlow
Lecompton
Denver
Missouri
Kaw River
Manhattan
Kaw
Minnie Bell
Kate
First Cabins and Early Houses in Lawrence Kansas
Douglas County cabins tied to free state struggles with Charles Dow and Jacob Branson at Hickory Point. Lawrence’s first homes began as log structures by Wade and Stearns, then rough shelters near Blue Mound, evolving into sod and stone buildings as sawmills and river trade expanded.
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Douglas County
Charles Dow
Jacob Branson
Hickory Point
Branson
Jones
Joseph
Gardner
Mr. Gardner
Indiana
Kansas
Lone Star
Lawrence
Achilles B. Wade
California
Mt. Oréad
Indiana Street
Wade
Clark Stearns
Massachusetts Street
Stearns
New England
Emigrant Aid Company
W. H.H. Lykins
Abraham Still
Robert Irvin
James Whaley
Job Hague
T. B. Smith
Blue Mound
Argentina to Sell Tungsten to United States Under 3 Year Deal
An authorized Buenos Aires source says Argentina will export all tungsten production to the United States under a three year agreement. Other items include Mrs Mabel Cooper Bigelow passing away in West Los Angeles and treasury plans to borrow over a billion dollars next week via securities. Thanksgiving turkey supply helps Allied troops in Iceland as raids and terrorist acts are reported in occupied Europe. George S Messersmith nominated as ambassador to Mexico. Riots in Copenhagen reflect anti comintern pact stance. Richard H Kleiss pleads guilty in espionage case in New York. Farm Bureau achievements day notes 125 attendees with canning contest winners listed.
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Argentina
United States
Buenos Aires
Mabel Cooper Bigelow
Jackie Cooper
Los Angeles
Morgenthau
Treasury
France
Holland
Yesserday
Paris
Abbeville
George S. Messersmith
Delaware
Cuba
Roosevelt
Mexico
Copenhagen
Denmark
Dagens Nyheter
Speck Nob
Richard H
Richard H. ‘Kleiss
United States Lines
New York
Osage County News Recap of Local Visits and Honors
Oskaloosa notes show Anneberg lead at K U M A game in Lawrence while storm disrupted travel. John Norman visited family from Camp Robinson. local youths and couples traveled for events in Kansas City and Wichita. Honors include Ralph Perry in Who's Who at K S C Manhattan and Arlee Fish Phi Beta Kappa at K U Lawrence.
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Borid
Anneberg
Lawrence
John Norman
Camp Robinson
Tom Norman
John
L. M. Gabel
Lee Gibson
Kansas City
Charles Bliss
Lone Tree
Harry
Van
Jay Bliss
Perry
Amos Leech
Memphis
Tenn
Amos
Jeanette
Theona
Doris Ratliff
Ft. Leavenworth
Bud Ratliff
Ratliff
Mina Shultz
Great Bend
Kenneth Lewton
Wichita
Shultz
Detler
Hoffman
Fred Nevins
A. W. Hamilton
Jean Clark
Nona Crosby
Max Engle
Eleanor Chamnion
Audrey Bateman
Dorothy Smith
Oskaloosa
Ralph Perry
K.S.C. Manhattan
Arlee Fish
K. U. Lawrence
Frank Haines
Cherryvale
Howard Gill
M. S. McCreight
Topeka
Dorothy Curry
Albert Curry
Gerhard Pamnden Hubbard
H. L. Hubbard
LaVeta
Golo
Lowman Eecatey Church
Arthur G. Sellen
Lone Star Community News Highlights Local Social Scene
Sunday school attendance reached 29 as J. Bright of Topeka gave the morning address. Numerous visits and gatherings dominate the week with Topeka, Lawrence, and Kansas City residents hosting and attending dinners, showers, and prayer meetings.
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J. 5 Bright
Topeka
A. E. Keefe
Tommy
Kansas City
H. T. Melton
Ross Ulrich
Indianapolis
Ind
Homer Flory
D. W. Anderson
Morris Ewing
Funeral services held for Dan Johanning in Excelsior
Residents from the neighborhood attended the funeral at Saint John Evangelical and Reformed Church on Tuesday afternoon. Excelsior presented play Two Days to Marry at the CCC camp Monday evening. Otto Hershfeldt and daughter from Mount Morris came to visit Glen Flora and family. Mrs Miltie Kring Mrs Chester Gibson and Mrs Walter Pohl joined an all day Farm Bureau meeting at Mrs Millard Jackson's home.
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Sunflower Club
Hugo Nieder
Paul
Catherine
Dean
O. T. Davis
Lawrence
Ralph Irwin
J. D. Bright
Martha Jane
Merrit
Topeka
J. W. Daggett
Donald Anderson
Amos Wilson
Rumsey
Ross Ulrich
Indianapolis
Ind
W. H. Ulrich
J. W. Garbutt
Streets
Austin Flory
Joe Gorbutt
J. W. Gorbutt
Guido Schott
Baldwin
Delia Whitman
Walter
Homer Flory
Theda
John
Arthur Flory
Calvin
Raymond
Wilford Kaufmann
Farm Bureau
Calvin Hoover
Washington Creek
Pharon Miller
B. H. Powell
Lone Star Ladies Aid Society
Salvation Army
Murray Bond
Marjorie Ann
LaVerne Kampschroeder
Wanda
Clinton
W. E. van Meter
Fred Mackey
Maxine Flory
J. D. Flory
June Davidson
New Belvoir School
Lone Star Missionary Society
Miss Miles
Japan
Will Bradley
Federalsburg
Ida Gastrock
Conrad Gastrodome
Walter Lindholm
Arthur Rockhold
Vera Belle Glaser
Saint Margaret's Hospital
Kansas City
Willard Huling and Sons
Eunice Pohl
Girl Reserves
Evelyn Warner
Walter Pohl
Chester Gibson
Ottawa
Ernest Pohl
Frank Steen
Geneva Reynolds
Henry Fohl Hone
Excelsior
Thomas Miller
Cecil Farris
Chisdren
Dolores
Fred Harrelbrink
Alvin Miller
Hibbard Taul
Oscar Turner
Arthur Able
Tulsa
Okla
Harry Martin
Miller
Frank Brown
Dexter Ely
A. Johnson
A. P. Elder
Ethel Turner
Charley Myers
Howard
John Snow
Otto Hersfeldt
Mount Morris
Ill
Glen Flora
Dan Johanning
Saint John's Evangelical and Reformed
CCC
Otto Hershfeldt
Jil
Miltie Kring
Millard Jackson
Paul Rosser
Pleasant Grove Four Teas elect officers for year
The Four Teas club held their Neo vember meeting at the hall Friday evening electing Wesley Flory president Paul Uirich vice president Edith Postma secretary Learn Postma treasurer Union district presented a three act drama Here Comes Charley refreshments were served.
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Four Teas Club
Wesley Flory
Paul Uirich
Edith Postma
Learn Postma
Union District
Charley
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By Edward Bumgardner
Cook
Joseph Gardner
Norton County
J. E. Rice
New Hampshire
Eldridge
S. Y. Lum
Tom Ferrill
Reeder
Litchfield
Saint Nicholas
Pioneer
City
Osawatomie
The
Associated Press
W. O. Flory
Ferguson
Dr. Edwards
Death
Dick Foran
Leo Carrio
Andy Devine
Fistiana
Billy Conn
Pittsburgh
Jean Parker
Marvel Superman
Myrna Loy William Powell
Brenda Joyce
Robert Lowery
Topekaly
Law
Mass
Isas City
Fredric March
Martha Scott
Pleasant Grove
Roy Vauehn
Samuel Churchbaugh
John Churchbaugh
Bill Porter
Billy
Gerald Wiston
Doln Daniels
Mary Brabant
Othe
Robert Ulrich
William Flory and
Delhert
Paul Flory
Irve Flory
Mes
Dave Fergerson
Bonnie Jean Flory
Irene Bernice Daniels
Noah Eberhart
Merle Mitchell
Baldwin High School
Jack Dillon
Patsy
Johnnie
Elms Colored Folk
Rdot
the Elms Hotel
Excelsior Springs
Granada
Charles Boyer
Olivia DeHavilland
Constance Bennett
Jeffrey Lynn
Oy Aan
Jean
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