Monthly Archives: January 2026

Profile Samuel Corken – Burlington Jct’s Most Colorful Character

Posted on January 3, 2026 by roger

Burlington Jct’s most colorful character was Samuel Corken, who operated a sanitarium 1888 and 1920 and marketed mineral water cures from water called “Nek-Roc” (Corken spelled backwards). Here’s a 1911 profile of his early days.

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Oil Wells at Burlington Jct.

Posted on January 3, 2026 by roger

In 904 and again in 1924, there was an oil boom in the Burlington Jct. Area. Both times proved to be busts, but they were exciting at the time.

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1st Deed in Nodaway County was to Cole Younger

Posted on January 3, 2026 by roger

On July 6-11, 1908, Cole Younger, a member of the James-Younger gang, hosted a carnival on the square around the Nodaway County Courthouse. During the visit, the outlaw revealed that his family was a party to the very first deed … Continue reading →

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Railroad Maps

Posted on January 2, 2026 by roger

Nodaway County had four railroad lines at its peak. Three of the lines followed the three rivers in the county — 102 River (Burlington Railroad coming from south at St. Joseph and Savannah); Nodaway River (Burlington Railroad – coming from … Continue reading →

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Homer Croy on 1944 Barn Mural by Ellis Meek

Posted on January 2, 2026 by roger

Homer Croy’s article in the 1944 Christian Science Monitor about Maryville muralist Ellis Meek’s mural on his barn northwest of Maryville.

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New Midway Station Destroyed By Tornado May 1, 1930

Posted on January 2, 2026 by roger
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In 1936, Senator Harry Truman was president of the Highway Association, which proposed labeling highways from Winnipeg, Canada, to Mexico City through Maryville as the “Great American Highway.” The proposal involved multiple highways. Maryville sign designer Ellis Meek was the … Continue reading →

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Linneman Hearse Factory Maryville, Missouri

Posted on January 1, 2026 by roger

In the early 1900s the Linneman Hearse Factor on North Buchanan just south of the Maryville Electric complex built motorized hearses.

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