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Located in the Rosette Community north of Sylvan Grove.

Left to right: Maude, Lenius Frey, Father Conrad "Coon" Peck, Ina, Mother Lydia, Blanche (on Mother's lap), Mabel, Anne, Abner & Will. The two tall men in back were drilling a 300' water…

Interior of Rosette Church decorated for Christmas.

Rosette Store, north of Sylvan Grove, owned by George Schutt. Later became a blacksmith shop owned by Clyde Peck. Banner on store states, "George Schutt General Merchandise".
"Rosette Store" written on bottom of image

Standing, Left to right: Winnie, Jennie, Helen, Vernon, Lloyd, Leona, Lena.
Front left to right: Walter, Anne, Laura
"The Anne Kressly Family" written on bottom

Wilson Family Home, one block east of Main St. (211 1st St.), Sylvan Grove, Kansas

James Wilson Family, Sylvan Grove, Kansas

Left to right: Harry V. Lawson, Ed Beverly, and two unknown men.

Cattle, horses and mules were shown by area stockmen at the 1916 County Fair.
"Stock Show, Sylvan Grove Fair 1916." Written on image.

Panoramic View of the 1915 Fair, Sylvan Grove, Kansas.
"Lincoln Co. Fair 1915. Sylvan Grove, Kan." written on bottom of image.

Entertainment took on many forms at the County Fair. Here spectators watch acrobats perform as the band provides music. Bands from surrounding towns each had their day to entertain, including the Fort Riley Army Band.
"Sylvan Fair" written on…