FIRST TRACTOR IN JOHNSON COUNTY

1911

Tractor had three cylinders and ran on coal oil.

Left of cab is Harry Garshwiler

Man in the cab is unknown, but was showing Harry how to operate the Tractor

On plow from left:  Katherine Garshwiler (6yrs), John W. Garshwiler, Paulina Garshwiler (9yrs), and Ena Butler (5yrs)

Men in back on ground:  James Kelch (owned hardware store), the Tractor Company Rep (name unknown), and William H. Kelch (James' Father)

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