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S. G. Finney letters to his son George, 1886-1898
1889-11-08 Page 2
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rock prics that the farmer has to cell. I sent you a Bbl of good apples about 3 weeks ago by rail. I hope they reached you safely, our Election Came off last tuesday, the Democrats have Carried every thing from Govenor down, Pete Ballengar was elected State Senator for 4 years, it has been a perfecct avalanche. Prohibition was a big factor in the Election. I have not had any word from the boys for some time. Ed Weir is still R way postal clerk from Oskaloosa to Peoria his pay is 1000$ a year, has had the Place for 4 years, and is likely to Continue, Elmer Finney has got to be RR Engenor at 100$ per mo., Charley has a store of his own and is doing a good business. our RR here is doing a heavy business, Dem. Gov. magority 10 000, it surprises evey boddy, no more this time write soon & you must excuse bad writing, From you Father &c SG Finney
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rock prics that the farmer has to cell. I sent you a Bbl of good apples about 3 weeks ago by rail. I hope they reached you safely, our Election Came off last tuesday, the Democrats have Carried every thing from Govenor down, Pete Ballengar was elected State Senator for 4 years, it has been a perfecct avalanche. Prohibition was a big factor in the Election. I have not had any word from the boys for some time. Ed Weir is still R way postal clerk from Oskaloosa to Peoria his pay is 1000$ a year, has had the Place for 4 years, and is likely to Continue, Elmer Finney has got to be RR Engenor at 100$ per mo., Charley has a store of his own and is doing a good business. our RR here is doing a heavy business, Dem. Gov. magority 10 000, it surprises evey boddy, no more this time write soon & you must excuse bad writing, From you Father &c SG Finney
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