Midland Pennsylvania Railroad – Events of 1914
News of the year 1914 of the Midland Pennsylvania Railroad is presented here as reported in area newspapers. For all previous articles on this doomed project, see: Midland Pennsylvania Railroad. […]
Henry A. Romberger (1855-1910)
Henry A. Romberger, postmaster and general merchant, Curtin, Pennsylvania, was born in Mifflin Township, 4 August 1855. His father David Romberger, was born in the same township, 12 September 1823, […]
Joseph Fisher Romberger (1948-1916)
Joseph F. Romberger, manager of the Western Union Telegraph office, and general merchant, Berrysburg, Pennsylvania, was born in Washington Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, 4 February 1848; son of Benjamin Romberger […]
Jonathan Hoke Family
An undated photograph of the Jonathan Hoke family of Mifflin Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. The exact location of the photo is not known, but probably is at the Jonathan Hoke […]
Daniel Heckert (1871-1948) – Death From Coal Truck Collision
Fatally Injured In Highway Collision Daniel Heckert, 77, of Berrysburg, was fatally injured early Wednesday afternoon in the collision of a coal truck ad his automobile, on highway Route 25, […]
Jacob E. Boyer (1885-1953) – Tax Collector of Mifflin Township
JACOB E. BOYER Jacob Elias Boyer, age 67 years, died at his home in Mifflin Township Friday. Mr. Boyer was a son of Daniel Boyer and Elizabeth [Lark] Boyer. He […]
Mary Elizabeth Kessler (1951-1953) – Killed By Ice Cream Truck
CHILD LOSES LIFE WHEN HIT BY TRUCK Mary Elizabeth Kessler, 21-month old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Kessler, was killed when hit by an ice cream truck in the […]
Harry W. Hoke & Sons on Horseback
An undated photograph identified only as “Harry W. Hoke and Sons on Horseback.” The location is probably the Hoke farm in Mifflin Township. Harry W. Hoke was born on 8 […]