The Murder of Daniel Troutman, 1880 (7)
Part 7 of 9. On 14 November 1880, Daniel Troutman, a farmer living in Pillow, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, was killed at his home during an attempted robbery. Two men, Frank […]
Blizzard of January 1936 – A Criticism of Porter Township
SNOW IN THE TOWNSHIP (A Communication) It was with considerable difficulty that merchants, workers, and motorists were able to struggle over the township roads during the recent heavy snowfall. While […]
The Murder of Daniel Troutman, 1880 (6)
Part 6 of 9. On 14 November 1880, Daniel Troutman, a farmer living in Pillow, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, was killed at his home during an attempted robbery. Two men, Frank […]
Leroy “Skip” Kolva – Manager of Bestok Factories
An undated photo of Leroy “Skip” Kolva of Tower City, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. SCHUYLKILL MEMORY LANE QUIZ Clue: This handsome young fellow pictured today is one of the “best loved” […]
Thelma Kantner and Lola Kantner of Tower City
An undated photograph of two sisters, Thelma Kantner and Lola Kantner of Tower City, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. SCHUYLKILL MEMORY LANE Clue: The two sisters shown on this week’s photo are […]
Wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Ray W. Brown of Tower City
An undated wedding photograph of Mr. and Mrs. Ray W. Brown of Tower City, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. SCHUYLKILL MEMORY LANE QUIZ Clue: This week’s couple are well known throughout the […]
Elizabethville – Oldest Home – Newton Hall
A 2017 photograph of Newton Hall, 310 West Main Street, Elizabethville, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. At the time of the Elizabethville Bicentennial, this was the oldest home in Elizabethville, being 175 […]
The Murder of Daniel Troutman, 1880 (5)
Part 5 of 9. On 14 November 1880, Daniel Troutman, a farmer living in Pillow, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, was killed at his home during an attempted robbery. Two men, Frank […]