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Club found way to keep folks reading
By Linda Emley While looking over my files, I found one more story about our early libraries that I want to share. The Literary and Civic Improvement Club of Richmond was the…
Woman’s letter sheds light on Camden, county’s oldest house
By Linda Emley Last week I got to spend the day with two Camdenites. Don Rogers and Charles McCorkendale have been collecting information about Camden and Ray County for many…
Not just an Odd Fellow, but one with a long list of accomplishments
By Linda Emley I love reading old newspapers because you never know who or what you’ll find when you turn the page. The following article caught my eye for several…
All aboard! Henrietta to river
By Linda Emley Henrietta was known by many different names before it finally became Henrietta in 1925. At different times it was called Farmville, Henry, Lexington Junction and even the…
Civil War was fresh in Ray’s mind when 1881 history was published
By Linda Emley Many of my stories mention the book, History of Ray County, Mo. – “Carefully Written and Compiled from the Most Authentic Official and Private Sources. St. Louis:…
Old letters window on the times, family life
by Linda Emley After reading Isabella Russell’s letters, I tried to remember when was the last time I wrote a letter. I send e-mails all the time, but that doesn’t…
One thing sure: Ray distiller was wealthy
By Linda Emley Last week while reading a 1920 Richmond Missourian, I ran across an interesting article that reminded me that things are not always as they seem. I’ve been…
World War I left its mark on Ray County, which sent Company G to war
By Linda Emley This is the story of two young boys who were born in Ray County many years ago. Allen B. Moyer was born Sept. 18, 1895, the fifth…
As the world turns, so does the Rotary
Growing up in Richmond, everyone knew there was a Rotary Club but many of us didn’t know much about what it did. We would see the club’s logo around town…
Which New Year’s Eve party to attend?
By Linda Emley New Year’s Eve has always been a time to spend with your friends and Richmond has had its share of New Year eve parties. In the good…
