140 Years Ago - 1883
Peter Weismann last week found an Indian tomahawk on his farm a mile north of Callicoon (Callicoon Center). The edge was protruding from the soil in a field that had never …
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Compiled by Lee Hermann, Muse, & Ruth Huggler
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12/5/23
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150 Years Ago - 1873
The store of Martin Weyrauch of Thumansville was broken into last night and a number of articles were stolen.
Ground was broken last week for the second track …
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Compiled by Lee Hermann, Muse, & Ruth Huggler
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11/28/23
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130 Years Ago - 1893
George H. Smith, the newly elected county judge and surrogate of Sullivan County, is 29 years of age. For one so young, he must be considered extremely fortunate. In …
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Compiled by Lee Hermann, Muse, & Ruth Huggler
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11/21/23
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140 Years Ago - 1883
James Wilson of Egypt purchased 15 sheep at the sale of Ira Clute. On his way home with them, he lost one and on arriving home, the flock to his great surprise contained 27. …
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11/14/23
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150 Years Ago - 1873
DeWitt Knapp, proprietor of the Cochecton House at Cochecton, advertised boarding by the day or week. Conveyances furnished.
August Grouten was proprietor of the …
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Compiled by Lee Hermann, Muse, & Ruth Huggler
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11/7/23
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150 Years Ago - 1873
The Hancock Cornet Band will give a grand vocal and orchestral entertainment at Harmonie Hall, Callicoon Depot, next Friday evening.
Mrs. Peter Wagner of …
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Compiled by Lee Hermann, Muse, & Ruth Huggler
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10/31/23
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150 Years Ago - 1873
A man may as well expect to grow stronger by always eating, as wiser by always reading.
The United States steamer Juanita has arrived at St. John, Newfoundland …
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10/24/23
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150 Years Ago - 1873
Hunters’ hounds are receiving a thorough training preparatory of next winter’s hunt. This season will prove to be an unbearable one for some bears.
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Compiled by Lee Hermann, Muse, & Ruth Huggler
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10/17/23
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150 Years Ago - 1873
Mr. Henry Rose informs us that the bridge which is situated near his residence is in sad need of repair.
P. Jacobs of Youngsville has assumed the directorship of …
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Compiled by Lee Hermann, Muse, & Ruth Huggler
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10/10/23
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150 Years Ago - 1873
Mr. A.P. Childs, formerly of the Record, has charge of the Youngsville District School. This seminary is classed among the best around here and the District is to be …
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Compiled by Lee Hermann, Muse, & Ruth Huggler
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10/3/23
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