Death Monday in Clarks Mills of 90-year old Edward Conrey who has been a resident of Town Cato for over half a century. The funeral was held Wednesday.
Der Nord Westen, 19 Sep. 1907
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Edward Conway (sic), a former resident of this city, died at his home in Milwaukee Sunday, aged 73 years. He had been in poor health for some time. He was born in Ireland and immigrated to this country in 1850, settling in Chicago. He came to Manitowoc in 1870 and engaged in buying grain. Fifteen years ago he removed to Milwaukee. He was well and favorably known in this city and county. He belonged to the Catholic Knights of Wisconsin, being a member of the Manitowoc branch 25 years. He is survived by a widow, one son, Lawrence, and one daughter, Miss Anna. The funeral took place Tuesday at Milwaukee, interment at Calvary.
Manitowoc Pilot, September 5, 1907
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Edward Conroy (sic), an old resident of Cato, departed this life on Monday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. John McCully, aged 90 years. He was one of the pioneer settlers of the county and was an honored and respected citizen. Two daughters and Mrs. John McCully and Mrs. B. Murphy, both of Cato, survive him. The funeral was held Wednesday from St. Mary's church at Clarks Mills, and was largely attended, which shows the high esteem in which the departed was held.
Manitowoc Pilot, September 19, 1907
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Following are the transcriptions of the letters in the photos, written by Edward Conrey and provided by a Great Great Niece of his.
"I would also be happy to be contacted about those letters if anyone has questions. These letters all contain references to the Monahan family, in particular Michael Monahan and his niece Annie whom Edward and his sister in law, Rose Anna Kilker Conrey knew from Elly Townland, Kilmore Erris Parish, County Mayo Ireland. As stated in his letters, both Michael and Annie Monahan in the vicinity of Clark’s Mills. Based on some Ancestry research, I believe Michael Monahan and his family actually lived in Morrison, Brown County, Wisconsin. Annie’s married name was Hardgrove (her husband’s name was George) and she and her family lived in Cato. These letters were written to Edward’s brother John Conrey who lived in Pierce City, MO. John’s wife’s maiden name was Rose Anna Kilker."
Nancy Thomas - [email protected]
(Written about 1875)
We were glad to hear that you and all the family are well. We are the same. Misses Hardgrove sends her best respects to ye all, that is Ann Monahan. We will give you market prices at present. Wheat - $1.40. Fall wheat is very scarce in this part. Rye - .75 ??. Hay is only worth five dollars, the lowest it ever was. Butter - .16, eggs - .13, potatoes - .60. We are getting ? along real well. We raised a pet sow? this summer. So now I have you all the news in this part, but please let me know how is ? Cary’s folks getting along. So no more at present.
From your brother,
Edward Conrey
Please write soon.
***************
(Written in 1885)
Clarks Mills Jan 11th
My dear brother -
I am writing to see if (I) can hear from you or not, as there is nothing I would like better than to hear from ye all and see how ye are getting along. I got a letter from Frank Dixon and he said your son Patrick died. I am tired (of) writing to you and getting my letter back from the dead letter office instead of you receiving them. There must be some mistake between you and the postmaster. I don’t know what the matter is. Also let me know how far the post office is from you. I also had a letter from young Rodger Dixon. He says they are doing well out there. Also please let me know if Annie is married or not or how she is getting along. You know well where I am. I am always in the same place but I have to write first to you always, but trusting you will answer this. Also let me know how Patsy Lavelle and family are doing. Also let me know how many children you have living and give me there name(s) and let them all write to me. I never seen one from the parish I was raised in but since I came here but two - Annie Monahan and Michael Monahan. Michael Monahan is a brother to Nicholas Monahan, the tailor. Your Mrs. knows him right well. I know they lived near Ella Bay. I won’t write a long letter. This time I may not get no answer from you.
Market prices: wheat .85 (85 cents), oats .30, potatoes .25, eggs .2, butter .1, hay 9.00, barley . 5, rye .45, onions .50. Direct - Clark’s Mills, P.O. Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin. So I conclude by wishing ye happy new year one and all. So we all send our kindest regards to ye. Please write soon to me.
From your brother,
Edward Conrey
***************
(Written in 1886)
Clarks Mills March 7, 1886
Dear Brother,
I received your kind and welcome letter (whis?). I was very glad to hear that ye are all well as the departure of this leaves us at present. I was very sorry to hear that you lost such a fine young man. I must feel very thankful to Frank Dixon for giving me the right direction to write for I had given up in despair. You say that you are well acquainted with the postmaster but cannot see how that is, for I can probe by my postmaster that three of my letters that I wrote to you went to your post office to the dead letter office and then back to me so then I gave up in despair. Your wife wanted to know if this Monahan that lives here is a brother to Tom. He is and a brother to Nic the taylor and a brother to Phily (Philip) that worked for Tom Menihen. He had a hump on his back. Annie Monhan was a daughter to Tom Monhan and Mary O’Maly that lived west of Elly Bay. She died a year ago. She was about 40 years of age. Mike Monahan has 9 boys and 3 daughters and lost one. You inquired about the Jordans’ boys. Pat is married and lives in Marinette (Wisconsin). He has 3 children, 2 boys and one daughter and Mike is married and lives in Chicago. The last time I heard he had 3 boys. He married a German girl. I do not know what he does for a living. We do not hear from either of them very much. Also in regard to the Howley boys, I do not know anything about them. They live in Pennsylvania. We never has so nice a winter in 30 years. It has been an open winter all the time. I have 6 cows and I send their milk to the factory. They average about 30 dollars a season. I paid 80 dollars for 2 of them. Now I would not get 20 a piece, for cattle are very low. I received a letter from Mrs. Dixon, the first in many years. I wish that Johnnie or some of the rest would write to us. Also let us know how is Pat Lavelle and family getting along. So now I will give market prices: wheat 89 cents per bushel, oats 30 cents per bushel, barley 50 cents per bushel, potatoes 5 cents per bushel, butter 10 (cents) 12 eggs 10 (cents), hay per ton ($)11.10. This is the hardest year I ever knew for everything is so lo and cheap and wages is very poor. I take two papers and it is terrible to read sufferings of the poor. So now I will close by sending our love and best respects. Please write soon.
From Your Brother,
Edward Conrey
***************
Contributor:
Bev Rockwell - [email protected]
Der Nord Westen, 19 Sep. 1907
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Edward Conway (sic), a former resident of this city, died at his home in Milwaukee Sunday, aged 73 years. He had been in poor health for some time. He was born in Ireland and immigrated to this country in 1850, settling in Chicago. He came to Manitowoc in 1870 and engaged in buying grain. Fifteen years ago he removed to Milwaukee. He was well and favorably known in this city and county. He belonged to the Catholic Knights of Wisconsin, being a member of the Manitowoc branch 25 years. He is survived by a widow, one son, Lawrence, and one daughter, Miss Anna. The funeral took place Tuesday at Milwaukee, interment at Calvary.
Manitowoc Pilot, September 5, 1907
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Edward Conroy (sic), an old resident of Cato, departed this life on Monday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. John McCully, aged 90 years. He was one of the pioneer settlers of the county and was an honored and respected citizen. Two daughters and Mrs. John McCully and Mrs. B. Murphy, both of Cato, survive him. The funeral was held Wednesday from St. Mary's church at Clarks Mills, and was largely attended, which shows the high esteem in which the departed was held.
Manitowoc Pilot, September 19, 1907
*********
Following are the transcriptions of the letters in the photos, written by Edward Conrey and provided by a Great Great Niece of his.
"I would also be happy to be contacted about those letters if anyone has questions. These letters all contain references to the Monahan family, in particular Michael Monahan and his niece Annie whom Edward and his sister in law, Rose Anna Kilker Conrey knew from Elly Townland, Kilmore Erris Parish, County Mayo Ireland. As stated in his letters, both Michael and Annie Monahan in the vicinity of Clark’s Mills. Based on some Ancestry research, I believe Michael Monahan and his family actually lived in Morrison, Brown County, Wisconsin. Annie’s married name was Hardgrove (her husband’s name was George) and she and her family lived in Cato. These letters were written to Edward’s brother John Conrey who lived in Pierce City, MO. John’s wife’s maiden name was Rose Anna Kilker."
Nancy Thomas - [email protected]
(Written about 1875)
We were glad to hear that you and all the family are well. We are the same. Misses Hardgrove sends her best respects to ye all, that is Ann Monahan. We will give you market prices at present. Wheat - $1.40. Fall wheat is very scarce in this part. Rye - .75 ??. Hay is only worth five dollars, the lowest it ever was. Butter - .16, eggs - .13, potatoes - .60. We are getting ? along real well. We raised a pet sow? this summer. So now I have you all the news in this part, but please let me know how is ? Cary’s folks getting along. So no more at present.
From your brother,
Edward Conrey
Please write soon.
***************
(Written in 1885)
Clarks Mills Jan 11th
My dear brother -
I am writing to see if (I) can hear from you or not, as there is nothing I would like better than to hear from ye all and see how ye are getting along. I got a letter from Frank Dixon and he said your son Patrick died. I am tired (of) writing to you and getting my letter back from the dead letter office instead of you receiving them. There must be some mistake between you and the postmaster. I don’t know what the matter is. Also let me know how far the post office is from you. I also had a letter from young Rodger Dixon. He says they are doing well out there. Also please let me know if Annie is married or not or how she is getting along. You know well where I am. I am always in the same place but I have to write first to you always, but trusting you will answer this. Also let me know how Patsy Lavelle and family are doing. Also let me know how many children you have living and give me there name(s) and let them all write to me. I never seen one from the parish I was raised in but since I came here but two - Annie Monahan and Michael Monahan. Michael Monahan is a brother to Nicholas Monahan, the tailor. Your Mrs. knows him right well. I know they lived near Ella Bay. I won’t write a long letter. This time I may not get no answer from you.
Market prices: wheat .85 (85 cents), oats .30, potatoes .25, eggs .2, butter .1, hay 9.00, barley . 5, rye .45, onions .50. Direct - Clark’s Mills, P.O. Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin. So I conclude by wishing ye happy new year one and all. So we all send our kindest regards to ye. Please write soon to me.
From your brother,
Edward Conrey
***************
(Written in 1886)
Clarks Mills March 7, 1886
Dear Brother,
I received your kind and welcome letter (whis?). I was very glad to hear that ye are all well as the departure of this leaves us at present. I was very sorry to hear that you lost such a fine young man. I must feel very thankful to Frank Dixon for giving me the right direction to write for I had given up in despair. You say that you are well acquainted with the postmaster but cannot see how that is, for I can probe by my postmaster that three of my letters that I wrote to you went to your post office to the dead letter office and then back to me so then I gave up in despair. Your wife wanted to know if this Monahan that lives here is a brother to Tom. He is and a brother to Nic the taylor and a brother to Phily (Philip) that worked for Tom Menihen. He had a hump on his back. Annie Monhan was a daughter to Tom Monhan and Mary O’Maly that lived west of Elly Bay. She died a year ago. She was about 40 years of age. Mike Monahan has 9 boys and 3 daughters and lost one. You inquired about the Jordans’ boys. Pat is married and lives in Marinette (Wisconsin). He has 3 children, 2 boys and one daughter and Mike is married and lives in Chicago. The last time I heard he had 3 boys. He married a German girl. I do not know what he does for a living. We do not hear from either of them very much. Also in regard to the Howley boys, I do not know anything about them. They live in Pennsylvania. We never has so nice a winter in 30 years. It has been an open winter all the time. I have 6 cows and I send their milk to the factory. They average about 30 dollars a season. I paid 80 dollars for 2 of them. Now I would not get 20 a piece, for cattle are very low. I received a letter from Mrs. Dixon, the first in many years. I wish that Johnnie or some of the rest would write to us. Also let us know how is Pat Lavelle and family getting along. So now I will give market prices: wheat 89 cents per bushel, oats 30 cents per bushel, barley 50 cents per bushel, potatoes 5 cents per bushel, butter 10 (cents) 12 eggs 10 (cents), hay per ton ($)11.10. This is the hardest year I ever knew for everything is so lo and cheap and wages is very poor. I take two papers and it is terrible to read sufferings of the poor. So now I will close by sending our love and best respects. Please write soon.
From Your Brother,
Edward Conrey
***************
Contributor:
Bev Rockwell - [email protected]
Death Monday in Clarks Mills of 90-year old Edward Conrey who has been a resident of Town Cato for over half a century. The funeral was held Wednesday.
Der Nord Westen, 19 Sep. 1907
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Edward Conway (sic), a former resident of this city, died at his home in Milwaukee Sunday, aged 73 years. He had been in poor health for some time. He was born in Ireland and immigrated to this country in 1850, settling in Chicago. He came to Manitowoc in 1870 and engaged in buying grain. Fifteen years ago he removed to Milwaukee. He was well and favorably known in this city and county. He belonged to the Catholic Knights of Wisconsin, being a member of the Manitowoc branch 25 years. He is survived by a widow, one son, Lawrence, and one daughter, Miss Anna. The funeral took place Tuesday at Milwaukee, interment at Calvary.
Manitowoc Pilot, September 5, 1907
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Edward Conroy (sic), an old resident of Cato, departed this life on Monday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. John McCully, aged 90 years. He was one of the pioneer settlers of the county and was an honored and respected citizen. Two daughters and Mrs. John McCully and Mrs. B. Murphy, both of Cato, survive him. The funeral was held Wednesday from St. Mary's church at Clarks Mills, and was largely attended, which shows the high esteem in which the departed was held.
Manitowoc Pilot, September 19, 1907
*********
Following are the transcriptions of the letters in the photos, written by Edward Conrey and provided by a Great Great Niece of his.
"I would also be happy to be contacted about those letters if anyone has questions. These letters all contain references to the Monahan family, in particular Michael Monahan and his niece Annie whom Edward and his sister in law, Rose Anna Kilker Conrey knew from Elly Townland, Kilmore Erris Parish, County Mayo Ireland. As stated in his letters, both Michael and Annie Monahan in the vicinity of Clark’s Mills. Based on some Ancestry research, I believe Michael Monahan and his family actually lived in Morrison, Brown County, Wisconsin. Annie’s married name was Hardgrove (her husband’s name was George) and she and her family lived in Cato. These letters were written to Edward’s brother John Conrey who lived in Pierce City, MO. John’s wife’s maiden name was Rose Anna Kilker."
Nancy Thomas - [email protected]
(Written about 1875)
We were glad to hear that you and all the family are well. We are the same. Misses Hardgrove sends her best respects to ye all, that is Ann Monahan. We will give you market prices at present. Wheat - $1.40. Fall wheat is very scarce in this part. Rye - .75 ??. Hay is only worth five dollars, the lowest it ever was. Butter - .16, eggs - .13, potatoes - .60. We are getting ? along real well. We raised a pet sow? this summer. So now I have you all the news in this part, but please let me know how is ? Cary’s folks getting along. So no more at present.
From your brother,
Edward Conrey
Please write soon.
***************
(Written in 1885)
Clarks Mills Jan 11th
My dear brother -
I am writing to see if (I) can hear from you or not, as there is nothing I would like better than to hear from ye all and see how ye are getting along. I got a letter from Frank Dixon and he said your son Patrick died. I am tired (of) writing to you and getting my letter back from the dead letter office instead of you receiving them. There must be some mistake between you and the postmaster. I don’t know what the matter is. Also let me know how far the post office is from you. I also had a letter from young Rodger Dixon. He says they are doing well out there. Also please let me know if Annie is married or not or how she is getting along. You know well where I am. I am always in the same place but I have to write first to you always, but trusting you will answer this. Also let me know how Patsy Lavelle and family are doing. Also let me know how many children you have living and give me there name(s) and let them all write to me. I never seen one from the parish I was raised in but since I came here but two - Annie Monahan and Michael Monahan. Michael Monahan is a brother to Nicholas Monahan, the tailor. Your Mrs. knows him right well. I know they lived near Ella Bay. I won’t write a long letter. This time I may not get no answer from you.
Market prices: wheat .85 (85 cents), oats .30, potatoes .25, eggs .2, butter .1, hay 9.00, barley . 5, rye .45, onions .50. Direct - Clark’s Mills, P.O. Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin. So I conclude by wishing ye happy new year one and all. So we all send our kindest regards to ye. Please write soon to me.
From your brother,
Edward Conrey
***************
(Written in 1886)
Clarks Mills March 7, 1886
Dear Brother,
I received your kind and welcome letter (whis?). I was very glad to hear that ye are all well as the departure of this leaves us at present. I was very sorry to hear that you lost such a fine young man. I must feel very thankful to Frank Dixon for giving me the right direction to write for I had given up in despair. You say that you are well acquainted with the postmaster but cannot see how that is, for I can probe by my postmaster that three of my letters that I wrote to you went to your post office to the dead letter office and then back to me so then I gave up in despair. Your wife wanted to know if this Monahan that lives here is a brother to Tom. He is and a brother to Nic the taylor and a brother to Phily (Philip) that worked for Tom Menihen. He had a hump on his back. Annie Monhan was a daughter to Tom Monhan and Mary O’Maly that lived west of Elly Bay. She died a year ago. She was about 40 years of age. Mike Monahan has 9 boys and 3 daughters and lost one. You inquired about the Jordans’ boys. Pat is married and lives in Marinette (Wisconsin). He has 3 children, 2 boys and one daughter and Mike is married and lives in Chicago. The last time I heard he had 3 boys. He married a German girl. I do not know what he does for a living. We do not hear from either of them very much. Also in regard to the Howley boys, I do not know anything about them. They live in Pennsylvania. We never has so nice a winter in 30 years. It has been an open winter all the time. I have 6 cows and I send their milk to the factory. They average about 30 dollars a season. I paid 80 dollars for 2 of them. Now I would not get 20 a piece, for cattle are very low. I received a letter from Mrs. Dixon, the first in many years. I wish that Johnnie or some of the rest would write to us. Also let us know how is Pat Lavelle and family getting along. So now I will give market prices: wheat 89 cents per bushel, oats 30 cents per bushel, barley 50 cents per bushel, potatoes 5 cents per bushel, butter 10 (cents) 12 eggs 10 (cents), hay per ton ($)11.10. This is the hardest year I ever knew for everything is so lo and cheap and wages is very poor. I take two papers and it is terrible to read sufferings of the poor. So now I will close by sending our love and best respects. Please write soon.
From Your Brother,
Edward Conrey
***************
Contributor:
Bev Rockwell - [email protected]
Der Nord Westen, 19 Sep. 1907
***************
Edward Conway (sic), a former resident of this city, died at his home in Milwaukee Sunday, aged 73 years. He had been in poor health for some time. He was born in Ireland and immigrated to this country in 1850, settling in Chicago. He came to Manitowoc in 1870 and engaged in buying grain. Fifteen years ago he removed to Milwaukee. He was well and favorably known in this city and county. He belonged to the Catholic Knights of Wisconsin, being a member of the Manitowoc branch 25 years. He is survived by a widow, one son, Lawrence, and one daughter, Miss Anna. The funeral took place Tuesday at Milwaukee, interment at Calvary.
Manitowoc Pilot, September 5, 1907
********
Edward Conroy (sic), an old resident of Cato, departed this life on Monday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. John McCully, aged 90 years. He was one of the pioneer settlers of the county and was an honored and respected citizen. Two daughters and Mrs. John McCully and Mrs. B. Murphy, both of Cato, survive him. The funeral was held Wednesday from St. Mary's church at Clarks Mills, and was largely attended, which shows the high esteem in which the departed was held.
Manitowoc Pilot, September 19, 1907
*********
Following are the transcriptions of the letters in the photos, written by Edward Conrey and provided by a Great Great Niece of his.
"I would also be happy to be contacted about those letters if anyone has questions. These letters all contain references to the Monahan family, in particular Michael Monahan and his niece Annie whom Edward and his sister in law, Rose Anna Kilker Conrey knew from Elly Townland, Kilmore Erris Parish, County Mayo Ireland. As stated in his letters, both Michael and Annie Monahan in the vicinity of Clark’s Mills. Based on some Ancestry research, I believe Michael Monahan and his family actually lived in Morrison, Brown County, Wisconsin. Annie’s married name was Hardgrove (her husband’s name was George) and she and her family lived in Cato. These letters were written to Edward’s brother John Conrey who lived in Pierce City, MO. John’s wife’s maiden name was Rose Anna Kilker."
Nancy Thomas - [email protected]
(Written about 1875)
We were glad to hear that you and all the family are well. We are the same. Misses Hardgrove sends her best respects to ye all, that is Ann Monahan. We will give you market prices at present. Wheat - $1.40. Fall wheat is very scarce in this part. Rye - .75 ??. Hay is only worth five dollars, the lowest it ever was. Butter - .16, eggs - .13, potatoes - .60. We are getting ? along real well. We raised a pet sow? this summer. So now I have you all the news in this part, but please let me know how is ? Cary’s folks getting along. So no more at present.
From your brother,
Edward Conrey
Please write soon.
***************
(Written in 1885)
Clarks Mills Jan 11th
My dear brother -
I am writing to see if (I) can hear from you or not, as there is nothing I would like better than to hear from ye all and see how ye are getting along. I got a letter from Frank Dixon and he said your son Patrick died. I am tired (of) writing to you and getting my letter back from the dead letter office instead of you receiving them. There must be some mistake between you and the postmaster. I don’t know what the matter is. Also let me know how far the post office is from you. I also had a letter from young Rodger Dixon. He says they are doing well out there. Also please let me know if Annie is married or not or how she is getting along. You know well where I am. I am always in the same place but I have to write first to you always, but trusting you will answer this. Also let me know how Patsy Lavelle and family are doing. Also let me know how many children you have living and give me there name(s) and let them all write to me. I never seen one from the parish I was raised in but since I came here but two - Annie Monahan and Michael Monahan. Michael Monahan is a brother to Nicholas Monahan, the tailor. Your Mrs. knows him right well. I know they lived near Ella Bay. I won’t write a long letter. This time I may not get no answer from you.
Market prices: wheat .85 (85 cents), oats .30, potatoes .25, eggs .2, butter .1, hay 9.00, barley . 5, rye .45, onions .50. Direct - Clark’s Mills, P.O. Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin. So I conclude by wishing ye happy new year one and all. So we all send our kindest regards to ye. Please write soon to me.
From your brother,
Edward Conrey
***************
(Written in 1886)
Clarks Mills March 7, 1886
Dear Brother,
I received your kind and welcome letter (whis?). I was very glad to hear that ye are all well as the departure of this leaves us at present. I was very sorry to hear that you lost such a fine young man. I must feel very thankful to Frank Dixon for giving me the right direction to write for I had given up in despair. You say that you are well acquainted with the postmaster but cannot see how that is, for I can probe by my postmaster that three of my letters that I wrote to you went to your post office to the dead letter office and then back to me so then I gave up in despair. Your wife wanted to know if this Monahan that lives here is a brother to Tom. He is and a brother to Nic the taylor and a brother to Phily (Philip) that worked for Tom Menihen. He had a hump on his back. Annie Monhan was a daughter to Tom Monhan and Mary O’Maly that lived west of Elly Bay. She died a year ago. She was about 40 years of age. Mike Monahan has 9 boys and 3 daughters and lost one. You inquired about the Jordans’ boys. Pat is married and lives in Marinette (Wisconsin). He has 3 children, 2 boys and one daughter and Mike is married and lives in Chicago. The last time I heard he had 3 boys. He married a German girl. I do not know what he does for a living. We do not hear from either of them very much. Also in regard to the Howley boys, I do not know anything about them. They live in Pennsylvania. We never has so nice a winter in 30 years. It has been an open winter all the time. I have 6 cows and I send their milk to the factory. They average about 30 dollars a season. I paid 80 dollars for 2 of them. Now I would not get 20 a piece, for cattle are very low. I received a letter from Mrs. Dixon, the first in many years. I wish that Johnnie or some of the rest would write to us. Also let us know how is Pat Lavelle and family getting along. So now I will give market prices: wheat 89 cents per bushel, oats 30 cents per bushel, barley 50 cents per bushel, potatoes 5 cents per bushel, butter 10 (cents) 12 eggs 10 (cents), hay per ton ($)11.10. This is the hardest year I ever knew for everything is so lo and cheap and wages is very poor. I take two papers and it is terrible to read sufferings of the poor. So now I will close by sending our love and best respects. Please write soon.
From Your Brother,
Edward Conrey
***************
Contributor:
Bev Rockwell - [email protected]
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