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November 1903 - GRAPHIC DETAILS AGED JOHNSTOWN FATHER KILLS HIS SON & THIRTY ITALIANS PERISH IN FLAMES - LILLY

Peter Maltzie murders his son Peter at a house on Railroad Street in Johnstown.

THIRTY ITALIANS PERISH IN FLAMES - LILLY

Peter Consalvi

The Letters - January 6, 1916 - To Mrs. Anna Hay from Sister Madge - Envelope Missing

1614 Wallace St. Phila.

Jan. 6^th 1916

My dear Sister Anna:-

Mrs. King (who was once Jennie Pringle of Johnstown) has just been here to see me and surprised me by an unexcepted proposition from her son Clarence—Pres. Of Electric R.R. In Washington D.C.—that she and I go to Florida for a couple of months—to get ready as soon as possible. Now you know I never dreamed of such a thing coming to me and as I know nothing about Florida. Jennie said I should write to you for advice and to know if you were going there this winter again. I hope so.

What kind of a place is Lakeland and would you advise us to go there to be near Mrs. Bonnecker? Are there good private boarding houses there? I wish you would go too. I hope you are well by this time. All insist upon my going but I feel reluctant to accept such a great favor from Mrs. K who insists upon bearing all expenses.

The children Madge, Nell & Charlie have planned everything for me. Madge & Will knew of the arrangement before coming home but did not tell me about it and they are determined I shall not keep this house anymore—It is too much for me now when I cannot get efficient help.

Would you advise me to go any other place? Where did you like it best in your travels though the South? Please write me at once about this so I can think over it—also tell me about the clothes I will need there—How did you manage?

I wrote you all yesterday but this is to you more directly. My maid is not well enough to come back yet—so I more than busy. Had a card from Nellie and she has the Grippe (Flu) now. I am worried about her.

Please let me hear from you soon as possible.

Affectionately,

Sister Madge

Love to all.