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G. W. Brown experienced the terrors of Bleeding Kansas firsthand. His newspaper, The Kansas Herald of Freedom, was the first free state newspaper in Kansas Territory. He was arrested and his newspaper office was burned by pro-slavery forces on May 21, 1856. Brown later published several histories of territorial Kansas. In particular, he passionately recalled those uncertain days in the book, “Reminiscences of Governor R. J. Walker” with the true story of The Rescue of Kansas From Slavery. The book was dedicated to Mrs. Sara T. D. Robinson.
Read moreThird time’s a charm? Wilson residents hope for extension
Read moreOn July 6, 2012, I was lucky enough to be passing through Memphis, Tenn. One of my family members was having a birthday that day and rather than waiting until we got home to celebrate, I decided to stop in to see Graceland.
Read moreJohn E. “Curly” Marshall is a favorite subject of The Way West. The notorious border character made his living in many ways, most of them “nefarious.” Marshall is probably best known for establishing the First Chance/ Last Chance saloon along the Chisholm Trail on the north bank of Bluff Creek about a mile north of the Kansas border with Indian Territory.
Read moreSpace is brief this week, but we want to give a hearty high-five to the staff of the I-R, who week after week churns out a newspaper. And not just any newspaper, but an award-winning newspaper.
Read moreWhen shopping for shoes, one size doesn’t fit all. Both kids and adults need choices for the best style and fit. Personally, I shop locally, seeking out a knowledgeable salesperson and take the time to slip on several pairs.
Read moreWhen spring is in full swing, the air is always full of excitement for our students, staff and community. I love seeing everyone in our schools packing in all the learning, growth and fun this time of year. It really is a special time!
Read moreDrury J. Warren moved his family from Arkansas to Grouse Creek south of Silverdale, Kan., in 1875. He was born in Tennessee and defended the Confederacy as 2nd Sgt. in Company H, 30th Tennessee Infantry Regiment. After the fall of Fort Donelson, Tenn., in February of 1862, he enlisted in an undisclosed cavalry unit, later finishing out his service in Anderson’s Battalion, Arkansas Cavalry. Captured by Union soldiers at Mound City, Kan., Warren was held as a prisoner-of-war at Alton, Ill., until released in a prisoner exchange at James River, Va.
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