Camp Shelby, Mississippi,1942
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Monthly Archives: April 2012
Old Cider Mill
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September 6, 1901: President McKinley is Assassinated
William McKinley Jr., a Civil War veteran, had become President in 1897. On September 5, 1901, President and Mrs. McKinley were at the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, New York, where he had delivered a speech on tariffs and foreign trade. … Continue reading
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Jacob Clouse and Emma Wagner
Jacob Clouse of Barryville and Emma Wagner of Eldred were joined together in holy matrimony on January 7, 1884 by Rev. John E. Perine. Herman F. Rixton and Aida A. Austin (my great aunt) were the witnesses. I have the … Continue reading
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Places to stay 1900 to 1905
Lake Side Cottage 25 guests near water. $6. E.H. Moore.—Brooklyn Daily Eagle, June 17, 1900. Orchard Terrace, Eldred 4 miles Shohola; elevation 1,600 feet; beautiful balsamic and pine clad hills; broad piazzas, hunting, fishing, boating; fine scenery; modern improvements. Booklet. … Continue reading
Grocery Account Book, 1900–1906
Mr. Mort Austin in account with Mr. Turner. Fine Groceries, Flour of all grades, Selected Teas, Pure Coffees, and Spices, Butter and Cheeses From the Best Dairies. Foreign and Domestic Fruits, Canned fruits and vegetables. And a full variety of … Continue reading
1900 New York City
Anne Mary Austin Schoonover and her niece Aida Austin
Anne Mary Austin married Oliver Perry (O.P.) Schoonover in 1846. Anne was quite sickly at least as early as 1857. In December of 1863 Anne wrote to her sister Laura Austin Clark: Four weeks yesterday, I was taken sick with … Continue reading
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Stories from behind the scenes
Part of the enjoyment of working on the Halfway Brook Books is meeting and corresponding (almost always by email) with relatives and descendants of the people who once lived in The Town of Highland or nearby. So you might understand … Continue reading
Becker’s Grove House
My Austin grandparents’ third boarding house which they called “The Pines” was set in this triangle of land at one time called Becker’s Pine Grove. Grandpa purchased the house from Margaret Hellman around 1935. Around 1920 a young widow, Eleanora … Continue reading
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