William Wesley Messenger (pictured above) is sitting at his
work bench and jig for making axe handles. According to great-grandson
K.C. Messenger, "William fashioned the handles with the draw knife that
can be seen in the photo. Several times a year he would take a wagon
load of axe handles into Springfield to sell." (Photo courtesy of K.C.
Messenger)
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