Franklin Bressler (1847-1913) – Civil War Soldier
An undated portrait of Franklin “Frank” Bressler in his Grand Army of the Republic (G. A. R.) uniform. Frank was born in Hubley Township, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, on February 8, […]
Pottsville – President Truman’s Visit, 1952
The first visit of Harry Truman as president to Pottsville occurred on October 21, 1952, and according to the Pottsville newspaper, he was the first sitting president to ever visit […]
Ashland – Generic Block Letter Post Card
An undated block letter “Greetings from” generic post card from Ashland, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. Each letter features a building or scene of Pennsylvania. Also: State Flower – Mountain Laurel; State […]
Ashland – 14th & Centre Streets
An undated photo post card view of Fourteenth and Centre Streets , Ashland, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. Note the old autos and trolley tracks down the center of the street. __________________________________________ Corrections […]
Wiconisco Girl Dies from Appendicitis, 1932
ELEANOR ADA ROWE Eleanor Ada Rowe, 12 years, 11 months and 15 days, daughter of Richard Rowe and Dorothy Rowe of WIconisco Street, Wiconisco, died Saturday, October 29th [1932] at […]
Ray Bohner Killed While Hunting in 1932 – Who Fired the Shot?
Ray W. Bohner‘s death occurred while he was on a hunting party. The cause of death was an accidental discharge of a gun. The article which appeared in the Lykens […]
The Suicide of Charles Harman, 1932
CHARLES HARMAN – A SUICIDE AT WILLIAMSTOWN Charles Harman, 52, a former resident of this place [Lykens], but who resided for a number of years in Williamstown, committed suicide yesterday […]
Man With Two Names Killed in Mines, 1903
He was known by various combinations of Benjamin Walter “Archie” Roe [or Row] and also known as Benjamin Row Dietrich [or Deitrich]. He died as a result of falling down […]