Long ago on independence square (Jackson, Lexington: buy, restaurant, shop)

[ChuckWC75]

Originally Posted by Mad Anthonie

Everyone is familiar with Wild Woody's Bargain Barn. What other Woody business was also popular in the late 1950s into at least the early 1970s, although people did not particularly want to do business with him?

Wasn't there a towing company by that name?

[pearjas]

Yes, it's hard to believe there were so many houses on Maple (and even Lexington) at one time. It's frustrating trying to find anything of those houses... well, it's hard finding any actual photos really!! At least from back in the day...



[quote=Mad Anthonie;41380113][color=SeaGreen][b]I don't have the address, but perhaps this will help.

[WCHS'59]

Taken from The Examiners "100 Years Ago" archives. The time is October 2, 1915. Who are these people?




The survivors of ___________________ are holding their annual reunion in the Wallace Grove on the Blue Ridge, near the Independence Electric Line.

There are 112 survivors.

A large portion of these live in reach of Independence and are expected. Six have died since the last reunion: Frank James of Kearney, Thomas McCormack of Independence, Dick Truitt of Oklahoma, Thomas Webb of Butler, Henry Cowherd of Montana, and David Hilton of Colorado.

Cole Younger of Lee’s Summit is usually a conspicuous figure at these meetings, but his health has been quite poor, and he may not be able to attend.

[Mad Anthonie]

Originally Posted by WCHS'59

Taken from The Examiners "100 Years Ago" archives. The time is October 2, 1915. Who are these people?




The survivors of ___________________ are holding their annual reunion in the Wallace Grove on the Blue Ridge, near the Independence Electric Line.

There are 112 survivors.

A large portion of these live in reach of Independence and are expected. Six have died since the last reunion: Frank James of Kearney, Thomas McCormack of Independence, Dick Truitt of Oklahoma, Thomas Webb of Butler, Henry Cowherd of Montana, and David Hilton of Colorado.

Cole Younger of Lee’s Summit is usually a conspicuous figure at these meetings, but his health has been quite poor, and he may not be able to attend.

Custer's last stand?

[Mad Anthonie]

Originally Posted by Mad Anthonie

Everyone is familiar with Wild Woody's Bargain Barn. What other Woody business was also popular in the late 1950s into at least the early 1980s, although people did not particularly want to do business with him?

Originally Posted by ChuckWC75

Wasn't there a towing company by that name?

We have a WINNER! You will receive 100% off your next towing bill from Woody!



P.S. Woody's was a long-time contract tow service for the IPD, handling the north side of town. Back then there were usually two services, each having half the town. 40 Hiway Tow had the south side. Today they have a larger number of tow companies, which are called on a rotating basis.

[WCHS'59]

Originally Posted by Mad Anthonie

Custer's last stand?

No, but a lot of people do not seem to be aware that there were a lot of 7th Cavalry survivors at the Little Big Horn.

Custer divided his regiment into three battalions. Only the battalion under his immediate command was wiped out.

A battalion under Major Reno who attacked from another direction was hit hard with a number of casualties and a battalion under Captain Benteen was hardly scratched.

With heavy losses, the 7th had to be reconstituted. And still exists today in the US Army.

[Mad Anthonie]

Originally Posted by WCHS'59

Taken from The Examiners "100 Years Ago" archives. The time is October 2, 1915. Who are these people?




The survivors of ___________________ are holding their annual reunion in the Wallace Grove on the Blue Ridge, near the Independence Electric Line.

There are 112 survivors.

A large portion of these live in reach of Independence and are expected. Six have died since the last reunion: Frank James of Kearney, Thomas McCormack of Independence, Dick Truitt of Oklahoma, Thomas Webb of Butler, Henry Cowherd of Montana, and David Hilton of Colorado.

Cole Younger of Lee’s Summit is usually a conspicuous figure at these meetings, but his health has been quite poor, and he may not be able to attend.

Mr. Q's Rowdy Renegades.

[WCHS'59]

Originally Posted by WCHS'59

Taken from The Examiners "100 Years Ago" archives. The time is October 2, 1915. Who are these people?




The survivors of ___________________ are holding their annual reunion in the Wallace Grove on the Blue Ridge, near the Independence Electric Line.

There are 112 survivors.

A large portion of these live in reach of Independence and are expected. Six have died since the last reunion: Frank James of Kearney, Thomas McCormack of Independence, Dick Truitt of Oklahoma, Thomas Webb of Butler, Henry Cowherd of Montana, and David Hilton of Colorado.

Cole Younger of Lee’s Summit is usually a conspicuous figure at these meetings, but his health has been quite poor, and he may not be able to attend.

The answer is the survivors of Quantrill’s band of guerillas.

The newspaper announcement is from 1915. The photo is from 1906 and was taken according to one web site at 103 E Lexington--but the door seems to say 107. Another web site says that Frank James is in the middle on the front row. A web site says the building still stands.

Notice the stump and the litter in the street. There also appear to be two manhole covers in the sidewalk.

Also, notice the black guy in the right rear at the window. He was a scout and a spy for Quantrill plus he held Quantrill's horse when needed. His name was John Noland.

The women must be the Quantrill survivors auxiliary.

The first reunion was held in 1898 in Blue Springs. The last reunion of survivors was in 1929, sixty-four years after the end of the Civil War. Most appear to have been in Independence.

Descendants appear to be having their own reunions with the last one apparently in 1012.

[Mad Anthonie]

Back to 1959 for this morning's quiz. What sort of work would you need done if you called on Charles Buford?

[Mad Anthonie]

Originally Posted by Mad Anthonie

Back to 1959 for this morning's quiz. What sort of work would you need done if you called on Charles Buford?

I thought that one might be a tad tough, so I'll give it to you.



To make up for that I'll give you a Tuesday Two-fer that should be easier.

What sort of business did Mr. Crick operate?

What sort of business did Mr. Dodd operate?

Bonus points for naming the locations of these businesses.