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History of Greene County, Missouri; Written and Compiled from the Most Authentic Official and Private Sources, Including a History of Its Townships and Villages, Together with a Condensed History of Missouri, the City of St. Louis

Return I. Holcombe

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Description:This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1883 edition. Excerpt: ...the road would largely exceed the benefits likely to be derived therefrom by the government; and these representations were perhaps true, although it might have served a good purpose at the time of the Price raid in transporting troops to the Southwestern part of the State to head off the Confederates when they retreated. GRAND OPENING OF THE PACIFIC RAILROAD. Soon after the completion of the railroad to Springfield, it was arranged to have a grand opening of the same. An excursion Whs gotten up, many notables invited, the day fixed, and early on Tuesday morning, May 3, 1870, citizens from the town and country began to gather at the depot to witness the arrival of the excursion train from St. Louis, and participate in the opening ceremonies. Among them were many who had never seen a locomotive or a railroad car. They had lived long lives on the verge of civilization, and were now for the first time to be overtaken by the locomotive, and catch a glimpse of its wonderful proportions. Of course, the hour for the arrival of the train was waited for with intense interest. All were interested in beholding the novel sight of a train of passenger cars approaching Springfield, and when the long train came in sight, there was great cheering from the assembled multitudes, mingled with the loud bellowiugs of the huge guns which gave the grand salute. The cars were beautiful ones, and the locomotives were tastefully decorated with numerous small flags, flowers and wreaths of evergreen. The sight was a grand one, aud will long be remembered by all who witnessed it. By some mistake on the part of the railroad authorities to notify the citizens when the train would arrive, no carriages were in waiting to convey the guests over to "Old Town," and the...We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with History of Greene County, Missouri; Written and Compiled from the Most Authentic Official and Private Sources, Including a History of Its Townships and Villages, Together with a Condensed History of Missouri, the City of St. Louis. To get started finding History of Greene County, Missouri; Written and Compiled from the Most Authentic Official and Private Sources, Including a History of Its Townships and Villages, Together with a Condensed History of Missouri, the City of St. Louis, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Publisher: Rarebooksclub.com

Release: 2012

ISBN: 1153383284

Description: This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1883 edition. Excerpt: ...the road would largely exceed the benefits likely to be derived therefrom by the government; and these representations were perhaps true, although it might have served a good purpose at the time of the Price raid in transporting troops to the Southwestern part of the State to head off the Confederates when they retreated. GRAND OPENING OF THE PACIFIC RAILROAD. Soon after the completion of the railroad to Springfield, it was arranged to have a grand opening of the same. An excursion Whs gotten up, many notables invited, the day fixed, and early on Tuesday morning, May 3, 1870, citizens from the town and country began to gather at the depot to witness the arrival of the excursion train from St. Louis, and participate in the opening ceremonies. Among them were many who had never seen a locomotive or a railroad car. They had lived long lives on the verge of civilization, and were now for the first time to be overtaken by the locomotive, and catch a glimpse of its wonderful proportions. Of course, the hour for the arrival of the train was waited for with intense interest. All were interested in beholding the novel sight of a train of passenger cars approaching Springfield, and when the long train came in sight, there was great cheering from the assembled multitudes, mingled with the loud bellowiugs of the huge guns which gave the grand salute. The cars were beautiful ones, and the locomotives were tastefully decorated with numerous small flags, flowers and wreaths of evergreen. The sight was a grand one, aud will long be remembered by all who witnessed it. By some mistake on the part of the railroad authorities to notify the citizens when the train would arrive, no carriages were in waiting to convey the guests over to "Old Town," and the...We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with History of Greene County, Missouri; Written and Compiled from the Most Authentic Official and Private Sources, Including a History of Its Townships and Villages, Together with a Condensed History of Missouri, the City of St. Louis. To get started finding History of Greene County, Missouri; Written and Compiled from the Most Authentic Official and Private Sources, Including a History of Its Townships and Villages, Together with a Condensed History of Missouri, the City of St. Louis, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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History of Greene County, Missouri; Written and Compiled from the Most Authentic Official and Private Sources, Including a History of Its Townships and Villages, Together with a Condensed History of Missouri, the City of St. Louis

History of Greene County, Missouri; Written and Compiled from the Most Authentic Official and Private Sources, Including a History of Its Townships and Villages, Together with a Condensed History of Missouri, the City of St. Louis

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