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Rural Free Delivery Routes Established From Vienna
A Washington letter to Postmaster Middleton authorizes Rural Free Delivery from Vienna starting January 2, 1901 with two carriers William T. Gilbert and Joseph P. Smith and substitutes Jessie G. Gilbert and Henry J. Morgan. Routes cover 26 miles and 254 square miles with 95 and 100 houses respectively. Bonds, boxes, and local details are listed, amid various national notes.
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Vienna
Washington
Middleton
Bob
William T. Gilbert
Joseph P. Smith
Jessie G. Gilbert
Henry J. Morgan
J. W. Arnold, Jr
Drayton Road
Smith
Smith Road
Kelly Road
Drayton P. O
William Ty
Gilbert
Vibana
Montezuma
Snow Springs
Vienna Road
Carrier
U. S
Drayton Pi O
Kelly
Pleasant Valley P. O
Fuqua Cross Roads