History of Richardson County, Nebraska : its people, industries and institutions . Mr. Joy, when he resigned, and Col. P. T. Abell was dulyinstalled as president of the road. Colonel Abell discharged the duties ofpresident with distinguished ability. He was a thorough railroad man andan able legislator, and did as much, if not more, for the organization, andbuilding of railroads than any man in northern Kansas. His best yearswere spent in laboring for the railroad interests of Kansas and Nebraska. Soon after the franchise was transferred to Mr. Joy, Col. O. Chanutewas appointed chief engineer,
History of Richardson County, Nebraska : its people, industries and institutions . Mr. Joy, when he resigned, and Col. P. T. Abell was dulyinstalled as president of the road. Colonel Abell discharged the duties ofpresident with distinguished ability. He was a thorough railroad man andan able legislator, and did as much, if not more, for the organization, andbuilding of railroads than any man in northern Kansas. His best yearswere spent in laboring for the railroad interests of Kansas and Nebraska. Soon after the franchise was transferred to Mr. Joy, Col. O. Chanutewas appointed chief engineer, Maj. F. R. Firth, resident engineer and actingsuperintendent, but Colonel Chanute was soon appointed superintendent ofthe Leavenworth, Lawrence & Galveston railroad, and Major Firth receivedan appointment as chief engineer of the Atchison & Nebraska railroad. Al-though Major Firth was not yet twenty-five years of age, he manifestedability of one twice his years. E. B. Couch was appointed cashier, andHenrv Deitz, supply agent, both excellent appointments. Soon after the. •fl A Om A
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