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Mrs. Grace Kerr was elected a Rossville, Kansas, councilwoman in 1889 on an all-woman ticket. She was the wife of Samuel Kerr who was elected a councilman in Rossville's first election in 1881.

Mrs. Elma Binns was elected the Rossville, Kansas, police judge in 1889 on an all-woman ticket. She declined the office, saying that it properly belonged to a man. Her husband, Richard Binns, took the office.

Mrs. Ella Miller was elected the Rossville, Kansas, mayor in 1889 on an all-woman ticket. She was the wife of Mr. Henry H. Miller who was elected the first mayor of Rossville in 1881.

Mrs. Elizabeth Mitchner was elected a Rossville, Kansas, councilwoman in 1889 on an all-woman ticket. Her husband was William Milton (W.M.) Mitchner.

Mrs. C.C. McPherson was elected Rossville, Kansas, councilwoman in 1889 on an all-woman ticket.

Mr Q's Drive In (1970s), SE corner of Amity (68 highway) and Broadway

Louisburg citizen Fred Barnes

Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Henderson were married March 19, 1920-something. The exact year is not known since the corner of the picture where the date is located is damaged. The portrait is from the collection of Mabel Boyles, who was from Rossville,…

Paul Renwan and Millicent Renwan were married on November 21, 1945. Millicent was born April 26, 1896, and died January 29, 1973. Paul died December 2, 1964. Millicent was instrumental in establishing the Rossville Community Library was librarian…

J.H. "Bud" and Lillie Pearl (Ewing) Johnson were married on May 25, 1904. They lived in Louisville before moving to Rossville, Kansas, in 1940. Bud was born June 24, 1879, in Louisville. He was a farmer and merchant. Lillie was born September 15,…