The Poisoning Death of Mrs. John Steele, 1895
An unusual article appeared in the 19 December 1895 edition of the Elizabethville Echo, describing the death of a Mrs. John Steele by possible poisoning. Nothing more is known about […]
Klingerstown Bicentennial Album, 1807-2007
The cover of the Kingerstown Bicentennial Album, 1807-2007, published by the Klingerstown Anniversary Committee in conjunction with the Klingerstown Fire Police, Klingerstown, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. The book, of 326 pages, […]
Gratz News – June 10, 1929
The following news briefs were published in the “Gratz Items” section of a local newspaper, 13 May 1936: Dr. Joseph Gamber of Tower City was a business caller in town […]
Memorial Day 1907 – March to the Cemetery in Williamstown
A 1907 photograph of Memorial Day in Williamstown, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, showing the march to the cemetery. _____________________________________ This photo was featured in the commemorative book published for the centennial […]
Gratz News – November 17, 1926
The following news briefs were published in the “Gratz Items” section of a local newspaper for the week of 17 November 1926: Charles Ney and family, of Valley View, visited […]
Who Was Left Out of the Edward Riegle Will and Why?
Edward Riegle was born in Specktown, Lykens Township, 4 April 1874, the son of Harrison Riegle (1840-1899) and Hannah [Rickert] Riegle (1847-1919). For fifteen years, Edward Riegle was a teacher […]
Line Mountain High School – Yearbook Committee, 1986
A 1986 photograph of the yearbook committee of the Line Mountain High School, Herndon, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. Members include: Front Row (seated): Sherri Keiter; Kerry Kerstetter, subscription chairperson; Kelly Maurer; […]
Upper Dauphin High School – History Club, 1962
A 1962 photograph of the History Club of the Upper Dauphin Area High School, Elizabethville, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. Members of the club and advisor pictured: Front Row: Marge Bergey, treasurer; […]