The Poison Toe Murder, 1937
A murder took place in Clarks Valley, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, in late February 1937. It was committed by Clair Guy Wingert, a trapper and hunter from that area. After staying […]
Earl Luther Michael (1911-1941) – Killed in Mine Explosion
MINER KILLER IN EXPLOSION OF DYNAMITE Earl Luther Michael, age 30 years, of Williamstown, was instantly killed in an explosion of dynamite in an independent coal mine near Williamstown Tuesday […]
Trolley at Williamstown
An undated photograph of the single-truck, electric trolley that operated in Williamstown, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. The men in the photo are not identified. ___________________________ This picture appeared in the Sesquicentennial […]
Thomas J. Evans (1878-1941) – Lost Life in Mining Accident
LOSES LIFE IN WILLIAMSTOWN MINE ACCIDENT Thomas J. Evans, age 63 years, of Williamstown, lost his life when caught beneath a fall of coal in the Williamstown Colliery last Thursday […]
Williamstown – East Market Street
An undated picture post card view of East Market Street, Williamstown, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. Note the trolley tracks in the center of the street. ____________________________ Corrections and additional information should […]
Football Legends of the Lykens Valley
While no specific publication has been seen which speaks solely on football legends of the Lykens Valley, a book has been located entitled Football Legends of Pennsylvania, by Evan Burian, […]
Bridge for Trolley Line
An undated picture post card photograph of the trolley bridge for the Dauphin and Schuylkill Street Railway (trolley), located at Wiconisco, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. This bridge crossed over the track […]
John Elmer Dietrich (1893-1941) – World War I Veteran
FUNERAL FRIDAY FOR WORLD WAR VETERAN John Elmer Dietrich, age 47 years, a World War veteran, died at his home in Williamstown, Monday. During the World War he served as […]