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Night Shift at Stone Crusher

125 Years Ago

Herald of Oct. 31, 1895

The Juniata Limestone Co. at Cove Forge was operating its immense crusher both day and night to meet the demand for its product.

Mr. and Mrs. Henry M. Baker moved into their new residence in Woodbury.

The residence of Henry Liebegott on North Market Street in Martinsburg was to be sold at public auction on Nov. 2.

The Hickory Franklin Literary Society organized at Curryville with J.C. Frederick as president; J.H. Haffly as vice president; Miss Anna Bechtel as secretary; and A.A. Detwiler as assistant secretary.

Nick Adams was planning to open a clothing store in Williamsburg.

Jonathan Benton of Catfish found an Indian scalping knife in his yard.

The Texas School House in the New Enterprise area was improved in appearance by a coat of paint.

Some farmers were compelled to take their livestock for miles for water because wells and springs went dry during the extended drought.

The ladies of the Lutheran Church at Roaring Spring served a chicken and waffle supper.

 

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