73 10 1892 http://recollectionsks.org/files/original/29fd3c4ef0b25195326ce9ef7d671672.jpg 80bcac1e3bebe35e76fee3d21d8a31e4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Louisburg Library Description An account of the resource Items related to Louisburg and our library Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Louisburg Library District #1 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Louisburg Library District #1 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource photos, newspaper clippings Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Louisburg Library District #1 Louisburg Historical Society Language A language of the resource English Photo A static visual representation. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rossville Agricultural History Subject The topic of the resource Farming/Ranching Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rossville Community Library Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Rossville Centennial Booklet, 1971 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Rossville Community Library Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Public Domain due to copyright expiration. Original narrative content by RCL is available for use by public. Description An account of the resource Rossville is fortunately situated in many ways—we are near a large city, Topeka, but far enough away to retain our own identity; we can be considered a bedroom community to Topeka since so many residents commute to work to the larger city; we are just north of the Kansas River and enjoy the fertile “Kaw River Valley,” which has benefited agriculture in our community since its very beginnings. From the early days, Rossville Township was blessed with fertile creek and river-bottom land, combined with the upland, which consisted of bluestem grass. The early settlers broke and cleared the bottom lands and part of the upland prairie. The settlers of the 1860-70s began farming and found the soil fertile and productive. However, the task of clearing the timberland and breaking prairie sod must have seemed insurmountable. Corn and wheat, the main crops, and cattle, hogs and other livestock-raising, became the basic agriculture of Rossville township. Many of these early farmers came to Kansas seeking land. They traveled by ox cart and wagon before the railroad went through, following the Oregon and other trails. Settlers bought land from the Santa Fe Railroad or from members of the Citizen Potawatomi Band, who were selling their allotment land. The first mention of early agriculture in Rossville comes from Dr. Gabbey’s account, written in 1886: “The Pottawatomi as a tribe never took kindly to agriculture, four or five acres in corn was a large field. Their fields were usually cleared up from the edge of the timber along the streams, as the Indian had little use for the Prairie kind.” One account gives the cost of prairie in the early days from $2.50 to $4.00 per acre. Lumber was worth from $25.00 to $39.00 dollars per thousand feet. Oxen cost $100.00 a yoke, mules from $100.00 to $200.00, horses $75.00 to $150.00, sheep $2.00 a head and chickens 25¢ each. Masons and carpenters received $2.00 to $3.00 per day in wages. Wheat was worth $1.50 per bushel and flour $4.50 per hundred pounds. From newspapers of 1877: “New corn brought in for shipment is getting 18¢ to 20¢ and corn huskers have been in demand at $1.00 per day and board; 2.5¢ per bushel thrown on the ground or 3.5¢ in the crib.” “Mr. Lambert James, a farmer living a few miles west of town has this season manufactured 1,500 gallon of sorghum molasses, which he readily disposed of at 50¢ per gallon.” But challenges persisted for early settlers. Although this was an extremely desirable area for agriculture and the raising of livestock, it was not possible for the early settlers to procure manufactured goods from the East without paying an extremely high freight bill. It was also impossible to ship their grain and produce economically. River freight was tried but the Kaw River often times did not have enough water to make shipping dependable so the answer to this problem was the railroad. Rossville’s answer came May 18, 1866, when the first train passed through the town. Corn was the main crop and early editors gave much space extolling its excellence. Corn cribs were numerous along the south side of the railroad tracks and on the east side of north Main. A water powered grist mill was located on Cross Creek north of town. Mulvane Bros. built a steam powered mill south of the railroad tracks. One of the earliest farmers was Henry Ford, who acquired 80 acres southwest of Rossville in 1864. His wife was the former Mary Nadeau, who came to Rossville from Indiana in 1862. Henry Ford came to Kansas in 1863 and was a stage coach driver for the Overland Stage Company between Topeka and Manhattan. He met his wife at “Buttermilk Station” where she worked for her brother, Big Alex Nadeau. While working to clear their land of timber and build a log house, they lived in one room of a three room house, west of Cross Creek, north of the old Oregon and California trails. The other two rooms were occupied by Dr. and Mrs. R.S. Gabbey and Mr. and Mrs. C.W. Higginbotham. After the Fords moved into their log cabin, Mrs. Ford often rode horseback nine miles with her baby to the mission in St. Marys. The first flowers she had to plant by the cabin were given to her by the nuns at the Mission. Another early farmer, John DeGraff settled south of Rossville in 1865. He and his wife, the former Frances Navarre, lived in a small dugout until their house was built. The following is a list of early farmers: Name | Year to Rossville | Origin Archibald Abbott 1870 Kingston, Canada West Joseph Andrews Westmoreland County, Pa. W. Thomas Andrews 1879 McKay, Ohio Joseph Beseau 1875 Monroe County, Michigan John A. Bond 1872 Tyler County, W. Virginia William Bond 1873 Tyler County, W. Virginia John DeGraff 1865 James DeVinney 1880 Ross County, Ohio Benjamin Franklin 1869 Ross County, Ohio John Fritz 1877 Somerset County, Pa. Martin Hass 1877 Richland County, Ohio Henry Kassabaum 1877 Brookmell, Prussia T.J. Kiernan 1868 Elzey E. Kinsey 1877 Ohio Henry Lipp 1868 South Germany Isaac McCollough 1873 Holmes County, Ohio R. McCollough 1878 Holmes County, Ohio Michael O’halaron 1880 Samuel Oldfield 1878 Derbyshire, England S.J. Oliver 1876 Edward Partelow 1868 Newport, Kentucky Thomas L. Ross 1882 Cincinnati, Ohio M.M. Standley 1874 Carroll County, Indiana Bennett Swearingen 1868 Meigs County, Ohio Isaac B. Trostel 1877 Perry County, Pa. Frank Van Vleck 1878 William Wax 1878 Juniata County, Pa. Daniel Wilt 1876 York County, Pa. Henry York 1869 Zurich, Switzerland Peter H. Zickefoose 1874 Highland County, W. Virginia Samuel Beals 1867 E.S. Doud 1869 W.L. James Wm. Kirkpatrick 1871 Frank L. Sanders John Heslet Noel Graves W.W. Janes J.K. Conley 1870 Yates County, New York Startup, Ab Thomas Attebury 1877 George Hejtmanek 1880 Wisowitz, Moravia, Austria D. Hartzell 1872 Francis E. Williams 1876 New York Captain John Gutshall Col. A.S. Stanley 1880 Meigs Co., Ohio Martin Nason 1872 Jos. Van Vleck 1878 M.L. Cless 1876 B.W. Higginbotham 1861 Thomas Moss 1877 J.M. Parr Clay Co. Indiana J.A. Parr Clay Co. Indiana H.W. Lipp 1878 Illinois Samuel B. Zickefoose 1869 West Virginia Mrs. Jane Jackson 1875 Scotland Photo A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Excess Corn, 1928, Rossville, Kansas Description An account of the resource People in Rossville, Kansas, saw hard times in 1928. There were more than 1,000 bushels of corn on the ground. Sold it for $0.12 a bushel to pay taxes. Sold hogs for $3.50 per hundred. The man in the picture is unidentified. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Unknown Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Rossville Community Library Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1928 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Public domain due to copyright expiration Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource photograph Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RCL0045 History Mystery Kansas Memory Project http://recollectionsks.org/files/original/305986ad7a4599bcf54bfcf41ccc485d.pdf f691f03d0554adb546692ac839c02fc4 http://recollectionsks.org/files/original/d2769c8f6334cd77b542bb84783266a7.pdf 1252c2b5d01ddc7cdac5df277b4ac2ff Photo A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. 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Title A name given to the resource Exterior view of Bank of Winchester Subject The topic of the resource Bank of Winchester and photo of clerk inside bank Description An account of the resource Exterior view of bank and inside photo of clerk Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Winchester Library Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Winchester Library Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1896 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Winchester Library Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Public Domain Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 5 by 7 photo Type The nature or genre of the resource Exterior view of bank Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context WPL-33 http://recollectionsks.org/files/original/3aafdef0c7fe42ef3c30e29929852207.pdf 956b84a07f21840ecbb6aff012820937 Photo A static visual representation. 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Title A name given to the resource Exterior view of the remodeled Elmore home in September 1946 Subject The topic of the resource Elmore house Description An account of the resource Exterior view of remodeled house Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Winchester Library Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Winchester Library Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1946 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Winchester Library Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Public Domain Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 5 by 7 photo Type The nature or genre of the resource Exterior view of remodeled house Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context WPL-32 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Baldwin City Public Library Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource F. Mignot Farm NE4 9-15-21 Subject The topic of the resource In 1873, the F. Mignot residence was recorded on this property (south 66 acres). By 1909 the north 94 acres of the quarter belonged to J.E. & L.B. Mignot: the south tract was still recorded as the F. Mignot residence. Description An account of the resource Barn, rectangle in bank with cross aisle, timber frame with vertical board sheathing, rubble stone basement, gable roof with shed N. Ramp to loft from S., main rolling doors, granary SE, timber(?) loft. Asphalt sheathing, shed addition and modern concrete block(?) addition SW. metal windows Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Dale Nimz, photographer Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Baldwin City Public Library Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Fall 1988 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Atlas of Douglas County (1873) Standard Atlas of Douglas County (1902,-!921) Plat-book & Survey of Douglas County (1909) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource All rights reserved Language A language of the resource English Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Baldwin City Public Library Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource F. N. Hartley House 814 Jersey Baldwin City, Ks. Subject The topic of the resource When F. N. Hartley purchased this property from the Hobbs Mercantile Company in 1921, a small building valued at only $150 stood on the tract. In 1923, that building was replaced by a building valued at $3550 indicating construction of the existing house. Description An account of the resource Detached residence, rectangle with central entrance, one-story projecting gable bays NE and NW, one-and-a-half story, three front bays, wood frame and shingle construction, stuccoed concrete foundation,sidegable roof. Projecting gable front porch, 5/1 double-hung windows, glazed wooden entrance door, external brick chimney SE, 6-bay gable ridge dormer. Craftsman ornamental detail, ornamental porch eave truss and extended rafter tails. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lance Rider, photographer Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Baldwin City Public Library Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Winter 1988 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Douglas County assessment rolls, 1910-28 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource All rights reserved Language A language of the resource English Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Baldwin City Public Library Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource F. N. Hartman House 904 High Baldwin City, Ks. Subject The topic of the resource This property was unimproved in !884. The assessed value was $20, it increased to $400 in 1885 indicating construction of this house. F. N. Hartman was the owner. Description An account of the resource Detached residence, T-plan, main block with central entrance, two stories, three front bays, wood frame and weatherboard construction, smooth-cut stone foundation, hipped roof. Hipped front entry on square posts with brick piers, rear porch on columns in ell NE, screened sleeping porch second floor NE, 2/2 double-hung wooden windows, bay window E, paneled wooden entrance door, two interior brick chimneys. Ornamental eave brackets. Shed addition NW. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lance Rider Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Baldwin City Public Library Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Winter 1988 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Douglas County Assessment rolls, 1884-1928 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource All rights reserved Language A language of the resource English http://recollectionsks.org/files/original/e3fc3b635ae2424115c2de5554c3e7f8.jpg 23799bf487017e13bf4ccf09eecf8a50 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Profiles of Local Persons, Rossville, Kansas Photo A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource F. P. McCollough, Rossville, Kansas Description An account of the resource F. P. McCollough stands in front of a large tree trunk and empty field in Rossville, Kansas, on February 2, 1961. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Unknown Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Rossville Community Library Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource February 2, 1961 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Public domain due to copyright expiration Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource photograph Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RCL0204 Kansas Memory Project Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Baldwin City Public Library Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource F. Stewart 511 Ninth St. Baldwin City, Ks 66006 Subject The topic of the resource It appears that there was a building on this property as early as 1892 when the assessed value was $230.00. This remained constant until Barbara Denning (1900) sold to Florence Stewart (1902). Then the value increased from $230.00 to $400.00 in 1902 indicating construction which replaced or incorporated the earlier structure. Description An account of the resource Detached residence, square plan with gable wings, side entrance, one story wood frame construction with weatherboard and shingle sheathing, coursed rough-cut stone foundation, main pyramidal roof. Hipped front porch with semicircular bay on columns, open railing, 1/1 double-hung wooden windows bay window SW and front attic window, glazed wooden entrance door, interior brick chimney. Ornamental cornice returns, friezeboard, and head molding over entrance. Modern rear shed addition. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Dale Nimz, photographer Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Baldwin City Public Library Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource December, 1988 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource County assessment rolls, 1892-1910 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource All rights reserved Language A language of the resource English http://recollectionsks.org/files/original/5d3c407360fe974d1a824ce4b22ca7f0.jpg 416aac290e5d80598300add56599f1b6 http://recollectionsks.org/files/original/31993b1e3d671f8be99b04bf7e9c4c15.jpg 2c1247408e1cf9ad2f065a1638032293 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Profiles of Local Persons, Rossville, Kansas Physical Object An inanimate, three-dimensional object or substance. Note that digital representations of, or surrogates for, these objects should use Moving Image, Still Image, Text or one of the other types. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Family Photo on 1912 Postcard, Caldwell, Kansas Description An account of the resource Recipient of postcard: Mr. Claude Dodge, Rydal, Kansas. Transcription of note: Here we are don't you think we are great? How did u arrive home? It is quite lonely since you kids are gone. Went to the show last night & it was fine. [illegible] Mayme. Has a one cent postage stamp with Benjamin Franklin portrait. Front side of postcard has photograph of an unknown group of people in front of a house. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Mayme (unknown) Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Rossville Community Library Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Post-stamped June 26, 1912 from Caldwell , Kansas; received July 27, 1912 at Rydal, Kansas Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Public domain Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource original postcard Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RCL0265a RCL0265b History Mystery