Hinckston Run Dam Accident
Killed in the accident - Joseph France & William Norris
Sunday, August 16, 2026
The Letters - August 24, 1915 - To Mrs. Anna Hay currently in Philadelphia on a visit - From Clara R. Austin also (Phila.) - Woodlyn
Oak Lane, August 24, '15
Dear Mrs. Hay,
I have just received a note from Mary, saying that the two names she omitted were "poppy" and "elder": so our guess was right in those cases. Yesterday afternoon Mrs. Goodwin called, purposely to see you. She wished for me to tell you that she was very sorry she could not come while you were here.
This morning early Mrs. Curll telephoned to invite us out to Wayne today. She too, wanted me to tell you that she regretted very much that she did not see you. If you had been here we would have gone to Wayne, but since I can go any time, I shall wait for a cooler day. Miss Crowell called yesterday, too, bringing for Mary one of those power puffs she was describing to you. I shall send it on by mail.
Madame Girond brought her guest to call: a young lady who teaches French in the High School at Tarrytown, N.Y. She took Prof. Girond's course at Cornell, for advanced work, and he was so pleased with her, that they are now having a visit from her.
A cousin of mine (Horace Philips) whom I have not seem for over twenty years, called on us yesterday. His home is in Topeka, Kansas, and is taking his vacation visiting around his old home. I can assure you I was glad to see him.
Mary says her party passed off all right; only Mrs. Wagoner couldn't come; Alice Suppes was sick, & Mrs. Lewis did not come, but she said there were fifteen there. She is well, and there was nothing else, except that after sending us the list of those she had invited, she added Mrs. Davis and Mrs. Wild; the latter had invited Mary to a reception she had gave Miss Crowell.
The man is here taking down the greenhouse; so it is pretty noisy. I hope you had no trouble reaching Woodlyn. With kind regards to all,
I am
Lovingly Yours,
Clara R. Austin
Saturday, August 15, 2026
CIVIL WAR - Week of March 26, 1863 - Letters Home from Local Troops
FROM OUR VOLUNTEERS
133d PA Co. F
NEAR STONEMAN'S SWITCH,VA
March 12, 1863
11th PA - Cambria Guards
March 18, 1863
Lt. W.J. Nugent - 78th PA Co. D
Sgt. Casper W. Easly
Friday, August 14, 2026
Thursday, August 13, 2026
October 1902 - Two Women Fight over a Purse - Morrellville Train Fatal - Update on Conemaugh Shooting Victim - Old Lady's Death & the Tough Burial Law
Gertrude McKinley vs Emma Theis over a
Frederick Boehm - aged milkman killed at Fairfield Avenue Crossing. William Boehm his son found him.
Update on Conemaugh shooting victim - Miss Winebrenner
Miss Jane Wagstaff - Hastings - raises funds for her burial.
September 27, 1902 - JEALOUS MADNESS CAUSES CRIME - Conemaugh - The Cambria Tribune
David M. Goughnour, Miss Leorena Winebrennner and Edward Kaylor
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The Letters - May 3, 1915 - To Mrs. Anna Hay (staying with Mrs. Austin) from Daughter-in-Law Alice
Woodlyn, Pa.
Aug. 3rd, 1915
Dear Mother,
When you have finished your visit with Mrs. Austin and are ready to come home if you let us what day and time someone will meet you in Philadelphia. Jack took the auto apart on Friday, and I don't know when it will be in running order again for he has not been able to get the repair man he wants yet.
Jack (son of Mrs. Hay) has not been feeling well today so did not try to work any. Remember us to all the folks at Oak Lane and let us know when to meet you.
With love from all,
Hastily,
Alice
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
CIVIL WAR - Week of March 19, 1863 - Update on 54th, Cambria Guards, 84th, 133nd & Promotions
Update on 54th Regiment
Dead from Typhoid - William Gallaher - 84th PA Co. E
Ellis R, Williams 133nd PA Co. F
Thunder Snow
PA Canal abandoned from Johnstown to Blairsville
Dan D. Jones - 11th PA - Cambria Guards
John Griffith - 133d PA
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