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Howard French hauling logs, Rossville, Kansas
The first trucking business in Rossville, Kansas, was Howard French (pictured on top of logs) who started in 1929 and continued operation until 1946. When he first started in business he would haul anything. His truck line later hauled principally…
A group of women on a porch, Rossville, Kansas
Pictured left to right on the porch front are Beulah McIntyre, Grace White, Gwen Kramer, Mable Bruce, and Mildred McCollough.
Dr. Henry Fuller Pratt with friends outside his office, Rossville, Kansas
Pictured left to right are Dr. Henry Fuller Pratt, Clare Miller, Esther Pratt Parr, and Mabel Binns Bruce. Dr. Henry Fuller Pratt was born in Kossuth, Ohio, December 8, 1861. He moved to Topeka, Kansas, when he was four. He married Jennie DeVinney in…
Rossville clothing store, Rossville, Kansas
An unidentified man stands in front of the Rossville Clothing Store in Rossville, Kansas.
Frances Martinek shocking oats, Rossville, Kansas
This picture shows Frances Martinek (Mrs. Albert) shocking oats on July 5, 1920.
Union Hotel, Rossville, Kansas
Dave Hartzell, Dr. Gabbey's dog, Emma Nailer, Rebecca Vorhies, Dollie Lillard, Mr. and Mrs. Vorhies, Dave Yocum, and Bradley (traveling man) stand outside the Union Hotel in Rossville, Kansas. On the corner of Pearl and Perry streets, A.C. Sherman…
Opera House Pharmacy, Rossville, Kansas
The Opera House Pharmacy was owned and operated by G.P. Pierce. The first telephone switchboard was located there. Telephone service to the public did not get started in Rossville until August 1900, when Manager McMahan of the Alma Telephone Co.…
Dr. Clyde S. Smith, Rossville, Kansas
Dr. Clyde S. Smith was born November 8, 1881, in Edina, Missouri. He practiced medicine in Willard, Kansas, around 1905 to 1922, when he moved to Rossville, Kansas. He married Rose Humphrey in February 1906. He owned one of the first automobiles in…
Joseph Calvin Bradley in the grain office, Rossville, Kansas
Joseph Calvin (J.C.) Bradley was born September 12, 1862, in Decatur, Indiana. He came to Rossville, Kansas, in 1882. He married Ida Magill of Silver Lake on November 24, 1886. He became the manager of the grain elevator, served as mayor, played in…
Dr. Henry Fuller Pratt and patient Harry Jamieson, Rossville, Kansas
Dr. Henry Fuller Pratt treats patient Harry Jamieson in Rossville, Kansas. Dr. Henry Fuller Pratt was born in Kossuth, Ohio, December 8, 1861. He moved to Topeka, Kansas, when he was four. He married Jennie DeVinney in 1888. He practiced medicine in…