Original and New Owners Some of the boarding houses had been in the area since around 1880. In the next twenty-seven years, new families (each with their own story) would move to the area. At least eight families would purchase … Continue reading
I always looked forward to the time when school would be out, for I never was too fond of studying and, besides, my parents ran a small summer boarding house to which a few families brought their children year after … Continue reading
The next few posts will be from my book Farewell to Eldred. The Introduction: Farewell to Eldred resumes the narrative of Echo Hill and Mountain Grove, in the year 1920. Over a hundred years have passed since Charles Mortimer (Mort) … Continue reading
Discontent with Illegal Taxes Britain was left with a tremendous debt when the French-Indian War ended in 1763. The English-powers-to-be thought the American Colonists had an obligation to help support the unasked for 10,000 British Troops the English sent (they … Continue reading
These books continue to be on sale. Cost includes tax and S&H. The Mill on Halfway Brook $27.95 NOW: $24.00 Echo Hill and Mountain Grove $39.95 NOW: $32.00 Farewell to Eldred $42.95 NOW: $35.00 Abby, Laurilla, and Mary Ann NOW: … Continue reading
Happy New Year 2023 to my Halfway Brook Friends! I have a few more posts with old postcards. If you have suggestions for posts, please include your requests in the comment section. Thank you!
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