The lot with the most horsepower

It’s the Story
  • Above: Lulu in 1888. Who is at the reins? Is it Will Taylor? Johnny Beck? Someone else? I don’t know. This is a picture of a picture. Where is the original, if it survives? I don’t know. Rats.
    Above: Lulu in 1888. Who is at the reins? Is it Will Taylor? Johnny Beck? Someone else? I don’t know. This is a picture of a picture. Where is the original, if it survives? I don’t know. Rats.
  • The lot with the most horsepower
    The lot with the most horsepower
  • Above: C. W. Giddings, undated. He & his wife Clarissa raised Johnny Beck from the age of 12 (In 1870) and until they died
    Above: C. W. Giddings, undated. He & his wife Clarissa raised Johnny Beck from the age of 12 (In 1870) and until they died

    Don’t you just love a good story? 

    Better yet, one set in Pawnee County. 

    Sharla Sitzman of Table Rock collects stories from yesteryear and yesterday.

    Part 3:“It is a beauty named Lulu.”

    Last week: Lot 11 of Block 27 n Table Rock has seen more horsepower than any other in town. You’ve seen the Merrifield & Rogers stable sold to Taylor & Mitchell. Taylor & Mitchell had a good busi…