Midland Pennsylvania Railroad – Route Map, 1910
The route map for the Midland Pennsylvania Railroad, through Lykens Valley, as published in 1910, as part of the brochure for the Lykens Valley Board of Trade, which was organized […]
Dwight L. M. Raker (1877-1958) – Berrysburg Native Operated Harrisburg School of Commerce
DWIGHT L. M. RAKER Dwight L. M. Raker, age 80 years, of Dauphin R.D., died in a Harrisburg Hospital on Wednesday. Mr. Raker was a native of Lykens Valley [Berrysburg] […]
Lykens Valley Board of Trade – Solicitation Letter, 1910
An original solicitation letter for solicitation of members for the Lykens Valley Board of Trade, which was organized on 4 July 1910, at Gratz, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It included a […]
Egle’s History of Gratz, 1883
On the question of when Gratz was actually founded, William Henry Egle noted in 1883 in a selection entitled “Gratz Borough,” noted, without providing proof, that the town was “laid […]
Nevin E. Harris (1891-1958) – State Highway Department Employee
NEVIN E. HARRIS Nevin E. Harris, age 66 years, died suddenly at his home in Harrisburg on Sunday. Mr. Harris was a son of John A. Harris and Eva [Hepner] […]
Gratz News – November 7, 1934
The following news briefs were published in the “Gratz News” section of a local newspaper, for the week of November 7, 1934: C. U. Kratzer made a business trip to […]
100th Anniversary Services at Simeon’s Church in Gratz, 1932
Services In Gratz Church Mark 100th Anniversary A week of services that will mark the 100th anniversary of Simeon’s Lutheran and Reformed Church in Gratz will open Sunday, November 20th […]
Amanda [Cooper] Hartman (1841-1932) – Widow of Township Farmer
MRS. AMANDA HARTMAN, 91, BURIED MONDAY Mrs. Amanda Hartman, age 91 years, 3 months and 5 days, died at the home of her niece, Mrs. Ida Bowman, West Broad Street, […]