” ‘Ware’s Valley Monthly’ was first published by Charles E. Ware & Co. The first number appeared in May, 1875. It was edited by the Rev. William M. Leftwich, and was devoted to literature, religion, history and general miscellany. Its list of contributors included the names of …Charles E. Ware,…”

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Encyclopedia of the History of Missouri, by Howard Louis Conard, 1901, page 164