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Forty Years Ago In Ashland Nebraska and Nearby
Forty years ago Bert Bell sought spending money by husking corn in Ashland. Jimmie Bell, son of Will Bell, fell from a wagon injuring his forearm. J Smith Diller aided Mr Clapp in opening new books at Steele City. Will Janssen of Barneston and Lottie Hearichs wed in Marysville Kansas on Oct 16 1901. Turnip seed sowing mixes with notes of morning glories. Two Rock Creek farms sold for 6400 and 5500. Geo H Clarke bought both. A dispute over horse damage led to a arbitration board of Gillett Gale and Zook, fixing damages at 17.50. Presbyterian women held a Calico party in Loock's hall with calico aprons and rag gifts. Newt Sparks nearly burned cotton batten lighting a coal oil lamp with a match. volunteers contained the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willi Janssen
Barneston
Lottie Hearichs
Diller
Jake Saar
Marysville
Kansas