Memphis Springfield and Ft Scott Railroad Company Formed
A Memphis city group organized the Memphis Springfield and Ft Scott Railroad Company naming R. J. McElhany as President and W. C. Hornbeak as Vice President. Directors include J. S. Waddill C. E. Harwood and others. Twenty subscribers pledged five thousand dollars each. Also noted are local business updates on a new brick livery stable, North and West & Newville moving into a two story brick building, and paving progress from the Square to Walnut Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HsRoyd
Jonn. Aumoth
W. C. Hornbeth
H. Murray
W. BR
Robberson, Inc
A. Patterson
Jas. A. McCullah
J . I. Kells
E. Eee
Morton
Thos J. Whitlock
W Graves
Alfred P. Harwood
F. S. Jones
K.J. McElhany
Harris & John
Hays & Long
St. Louis
Svonte Box
Bee
East & Nwinven
Boonville Street
McGregor & Murray
Kemmer
Crewe
Jordan
Valley of the Jordan
Patriot
Missouri
Havens
Ft. Scott Railroad Company
Trial of Reapers Ends With Kirby Victory At Crenshaw Farm
Agricultural machinists and farmers witnessed a public trial of reapers at Lewis Crenshaw's farm near Worlock. Judges outlined criteria including durability, cost, ease of operation, and grain saving. Kirby won as a combined machine while Champion was best as a single mower. Public interest centered on which machine offered best value and performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGregor & Murray
Mr. Crenshaw
Col. Jones
W. Massey
W. B. Edwards
EN. Bear
Jane Zist
Worlock
D. Crens
Sre ES L.A
Tov Sle
Havens
Wmn. Massey
Lane
James G. Wood
Kirby
Ball
Ohio
Champion
Walter A. Wood
Janes T. Woon
Elias N. Bearpen
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Weekly Leader
Waris Fubipston's
Walnut Street
Lord & Co
LL. Lord 2 CO
B. Ehrstein
Ehbrstein
Burden & Gray
Harrie
Tutinstots
Col
W. F. Leathers
College Street
Moss
Col. Leathers
South Street
Lyon House
Everett's
A. A. Baxer
Berryville
Ark
Cassville
Queensware
Everett’s
Hat and Queens‘ware
Jons B. Guay
Fletcher
Washington City
Sam Odell
Springfield
Lord &O.'S
Ciry
Savx
Fulbright Spring
J. S.& J. R. Waddill
A. G. Leedy
Trade Palace
Loma & Co
Taerin Johnston
Victorios
Tur District Court
Emerson
Fyan
Hendrick
Geiger
Sttendance
Col. Bray
John C. Price
Brumback
Lawrence
Buter
Cedar
Smith
St. Clair
van Deaton
Polk
Wallace
Laclede
Vas McCanse
Harvey T. McCune
Circuit Court
Monry County
McCanse
Gov. Fletcher
Mardin
Grx
C. B. Hourann
Tennessee
Senter
Au Pou Suite
Byer
Public
Ewedeneies
Appy
John E. Phelpseth
Col. Eldridge
Ft. Scott
Ft. Scott and Springfield
Allann
Vaughan Building
Knowles
Dyer
Comptroller of
Greene County National Bank
Dndaon
Nostetter
Atlas
Bealin
Scott
Levine
ODELL
P. D
Roback
Moage
Sitteth
Allen Mitchell & Co
Rotuck
C. Smith &Co
Bpringfich, Mo
O. Smith & Co
Springticht
O. Smith ,Co
Springfich
J. A. Glassmann
Estraene
Tatlor Shop
Squar
Staley & Cox's
Atlantic & Pacific R. R
Fellows, McGinty & CO
Commission
Whotesate
Retsil
Robark
Smith &Co
Springfall
Dr. Rotack
C. Smith Co
J. A. Classmann
J.B. Ferguson
Smith & Ferguson
Statufacturers
Perminus
Atlantic and Pacific Railroad
Little Piney, MO
Ngfield, MO
Robwek
G.south &Co
Springtiolty Mo
Bran
Mt East
Gail
Orp
All Allen Mitchells CO
C. Smith & Co
Holland & Son
NEW Drug Store
Star of the West
C. 1B
W. T. Rho
Robick
Stith
Postin the
Springfeld
John N. Miller & CO
Reapers
Holcomb, Thompson & CO
Springfield Iron Works
Springfield, MO
Emporium
Williams
J.D. Harrisus
Williams & Harrison
Bank Building
Oytimtor
Thoreae
Wade
Matine
Holcome, Thompson « CO
Exclusive Wine and Liquor House
Tilein Old Stand
Kentucky Whiskys
Joe Morris
Cit
Msprinpetis Mer
General Assembly
WI. F. Gilmore
C. Riedle’s
Ormer
PME Beat Wines, I
Seine Saket
Riemle
Marshall Powell
K Bouemon
Scott County Bourbon
Licking Valley
Roverox
Miller
Robinson County
Tenn, Rourdos
Willey
Pat
M’gregor & Murray
Eagle Mill
Eversoll & Norfleet
Fayetteville Road
Prodi
Regey
North Third Street
ST. Laws, Mo
India
Merk
Verona
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