Annals of Platte County, Missouri - Paxton
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1841, MARCH 43 FINANCES March 22 - Judge Atchison holds his first term, in an arbor, constructed for the purpose, back of G. P. Dorriss' store, on Lot 1, Block 29, Platte City. Chris P. Brown and Jas. H. Baldwin are enrolled as attorneys. Younger boys Richard Jacks (1) Sophia Jacks 1. Thomas Jacks 2. John Jacks 3. Elias Jacks 4. Richard Jacks 5. Polly Lewis 6. Cath. Anders 7. Elizabeth Anders 8. Fanny 9. Nancy Worrell 10. Reb. Childers 11. Louisiana Jacks MAY COUNTY FINANCES JUNE June 21 - Ira Norris is appointed to advertise and let out the construction of a free bridge over Platte River at Platte City June 22 - S. L. Leonard, commissioner, is ordered to sell publicly, the first Monday in August, all lots not disposed of. The County court rents for the July term of the circuit court the room over J. D. Murray's saloon, on Lot 8, Block 25, in Platte City. JULY July 1 - Tavern license is granted to J. V. Cockrill on Lot 12, Block 25, Platte City. July 13 - Circuit court held over Murray's saloon by Judge Atchison. R. R. Rees, John Wilson, Jas. B. Gardenhire, S. B. Campbell, P. L. Hudgens and J. R. Hardin enrolled as attorneys.