Gratz Fair a Failure, 1893
Gratz Fair a Failure The Gratz Fair thus far has had a very small attendance owing to continued rains. The fair closed last evening. There is a desire among some […]
William Richards (1917-1954) – Veteran Died From Independent Mining Accident
FATALLY INJURED IN MINE ACCIDENT William Richards, 31, of Sheridan, was fatally injured when caught in a fall of rock at an independent mine operation near Williamstown last Friday afternoon. […]
Williamstown House Hotel
An undated photograph of the Williamstown House Hotel, Williamstown, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. This photograph appeared in an Upper Dauphin Sentinel article written by Pat Bettinger, a 1965 graduate of Williamstown […]
Williamstown – Baseball Club Gets New Uniforms
An undated news clipping with line drawing representing the players of the Williamstown Baseball Club. Williamstown, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, the “Amateur Champions of Central Pennsylvania.” Identified are: Front Row (lying […]
Dr. Harry A. Shaffer (1881-1951) – Williamstown Physician & Hospital Operator
Dr. Harry A. Shaffer Services for Dr. Harry A. Shaffer, 70, well known Williamstown physician, who died Wednesday afternoon of last week, were held Saturday at 2 p.p. from his […]
Emma [Dodd] Crawley (1864-1952) – Oldest Resident of Wiconisco
MRS. EMMA CRAWLEY Mrs. Emma Crawley, age 87, of Center Street, Wiconisco, died 4 January 1952 at 5:15 P.M. at her home, death was due to old age and complications. […]
Mike Sabena – Minor League Baseball Player from Williamstown
Michael N. “Mike” Sabina was born 19 September 1921 in Williamstown, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. He played for local teams, such as the American Legion, and in 1940 he was offered […]
Rufus Umholtz (1875-1951) – Squire of Sacramento
PROMINENT SQUIRE DIED Rufus Umholtz, a highly respected and life long resident of Sacramento passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday evening, 12 March [1951], from a heart ailment. […]