The Delaware River is lined with rafts on their way to Philadelphia. Although the winter was unfavorable for the lumber trade, and the high winds prevalent further up, the stream drove the rafts against rocks and sand-bars, causing many wrecks. … Continue reading
The Empire State Building In March construction started on the Empire State Building. Up to 3,000 men worked on the framework which rose at a rate of four to five stories per week. The masonry work started in June and … Continue reading
In March of 1913 Jennie and Mort Austin welcomed another son, Arthur, named for President Chester Arthur. Dad’s siblings: McKinley, 14, Charles Raymond, 12, Willie, 10, and Elizabeth, 2.
A New Sister for the Austin Boys In March 1911 McKinley, Raymond, and Will Austin had a new sister—Elizabeth Austin. Mort and Jennie Austin, the happy parents, would have two more sons by 1915. Mort and Jennie would say they … Continue reading
Jennie Crawford, Eldred, to Lillie Austin, Bethel March 20, 1904 Dear Lillie, George [Crandall, her future husband] has been away for 10 days. He is to Shohola today. It rains. The March wind is turning me green. I will be … Continue reading
C.S. Bok, Brooklyn, N.Y., to Mort Austin, Eldred March 11, 1899 My dear old Friend Mort, I am so glad to hear from you. Let me congratulate you for doing so well in having a little son come to bless … Continue reading
Charles Cotesworth Pickney (C.C.P.) Eldred Dies In March 1890 Uncle C.C.P. Eldred, the brother of Mary Ann Eldred Austin, Eliza Eldred Gardner, and Maria Eldred Austin, died. Charles Cotesworth Pinckney Eldred was seven when he arrived in Lumberland with his … Continue reading
Joseph Maier kept records of the costs of rebuilding his Pine Grove Farm boarding house on Crawford Road. The cost of freight to Shohola, Pennsylvania, and the bridge toll was also added in. Mr. Maier first wrote for quotes on … Continue reading
February 1932 “The Japanese and Chinese are fighting,” Ella wrote on February 1 and 6. What little snow was on the ground was gone by the end of the first week of February. Bill Meyers Jr. stopped by a few … Continue reading
February 1931 Sunday, February 1, was a busy day. Ella [Leavenworth] sold Lottie Meyers 1-1/2 quarts of milk. Kate Love was there in the afternoon and Garfield gave music lessons in the afternoon and evening. Thursday Anna went to school, … Continue reading
