This is to show you how fast that Empire City went up after the lead strike in April of 1877. June 16, 1877 The list speaks for itself, An index to the future of Empire City, and shows what Empire City will be in the next 30 days. Rains and want of lumber have restarted the progress of the new town, but it is safe to say that in a week more our city will have fully 200 business houses completed. A number of residence houses have also built and many more will be commenced nest week. The Odd Fellows are taking initiatory steps to organize a lodge in Empire City. *** We learn that a man was drowned on Shoal Creek, Wednesday, while attempting to cross in a wagon. People will learn after while to shun Kansas streams when they are up maybe.
Posted on: Sun, 26 Jan 2014 03:25:59 +0000
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