125 Years Ago

Herald of Dec. 1, 1899

From Dec. 1, 1949 Edition

James Lyons of Salemville died the previous Friday, aged almost 74. He was the first postmaster at Salemville and has been appointed by three presidents. His children included Benjamin, Esther, John, Emma, James, Mary and Amanda.

Roaring Spring reported two cases of scarlet fever in the borough.

In the report of Morrisons Cove Bank appeared the names of John B. Skyles, president; J.C. Sanders, vice president; Charles O. Spillman, cashier; and the directors were John B. Skyles, J.C. Sanders, H.S. Burket, A.O. Dilling, S.B. Fluke, W.A. Nicodemus a...