Frank Beeson Journeys From Albany to Benton in 1868
Frank Beeson of Albany New York travels to Benton Wyoming the 1868 western end of the Pacific Railroad. He is sent by doctors to a dry climate and is robbed of nearly all his money at a hotel and the Big Tent gambling hall. Edna Montoya a gambler’s companion is suspected of luring him into the game. After learning of the deceit Frank, humiliated, declines Edna’s plea to join her and seeks work with George Jenks a wagon train teamster bound for Salt Lake City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Beeson
Albany
New York
Benton
Wyoming
Pacific Railroad
Edna Montoya
Frank
Edna
George Jenks
Salt Lake City
Dan
Brigham Young
Jenks
Rachael
Dickerin
Utah
Daniel
Bonnie Bravo
Salt Lake
Hyar
Ourn
George
Pedro
Montoya
Journey to Zion aboard Jenks train in Utah frontier
A lone traveler joins Captain Adams and Jenks on a dusty trek toward Salt Lake City. He encounters Mormon customs, tense banter with Daniel, and the striking My Lady seeking passage, while issues of polygamy and Gentile foes surface amid rough frontier life.
Ambiguous Track Reference Sparks Debate About Next Steps
The excerpt imagines a young runner stretching into stride as baby shoes’ patter signals a pursuer. The fragment hints at a hereditary or generational theme affecting sports or competition.
Notice of Appointment of Executors in Simonson Estate
In Probate In the District Court of the State of Town Pocahontas County Iowa Notice of Appointment of Executors To Whom It May Concern The undersigned have been appointed as executors of the estate of Andrew Simonson late of Pocahontas County Iowa deceased All persons indebted to the deceased or his estate will pay the undersigned and those having claims against the estate will present them as required by law dated this 16th day of 1927 Andrew M Simonson Elmer B Simonson Executors of Said Estate
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State of Town
Pocahontas County
Andrew Simonson
Esate
Iowa
Andrew M. Simonson
Elmer
Simonson
District Court
State of
Anna Doeringsfeld
Persen
Wm. Doeringsfeld
Appointment of Administrator for Anna Doeringsfeld Estate
In Pocahontas County Iowa the estate of Anna Doeringsfeld deceased appoints and the administrator has qualified. Creditors and those with claims must present them as required by law for allowance and payment. Dated March 16 1927. Wm Doeringsfeld Administrator.
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PN Oeen
Cap
Hyrum Adams
Adams
Abraham
Stranger
Omaha
Becuz
Althe
Captain Adams
Delilah
Paw
Greenie
Zion
Edwin Legrand Sabin
the Arrow
Mr. Jenks
France
Paul Case
Brockton, Mass
Gilmore Grain & Elevator CO
Gilmore City
E. A. Telfer
Rolfe
Bradgate
Avery
McCormick-Deering
Deering
Litchfield
Rock Island Gang
Maxwell
Hayes Corn
Elmer A. Telfer
E. T. Valentine
H. H. Grove
James Bruce
Pratt
Hill
Blair
Brown
Major
Wolverina
WM. E. Pratt
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