Porter, Gene Stratton, 1863-1924; Porter, Charles D.1850-1926; Hale, William D., 1870-1912;Bank of Geneva-Geneva (Ind)
Turmoil came to the Geneva community and to the Geneva Bank stockholders in July of 1912. As the state Bank Examiners arrived and began checking the records of the Geneva Bank, cashier, William Hale left the building pleading heat exhaustion, only...
Letters; Milroy family--Correspondence; Jasper (Horse); Home life; Finances, Personal
A letter from Milroy's wife, Mary. She asks for more money when he can send it, as she wants to buy her winter's supply of wood. She received a letter from a friend who heard false reports that Milroy was crossing the Potomac.
Letters; Milroy family--Correspondence; Finances, Personal; Real property--Ownership; Speeches, addresses, etc.
A letter from Milroy's wife, Mary, writing of her recent trip to Logansport and Delphi. She heard several people speak in Logansport, including Governor Johnson, a friend of Milroy's. She writes of recent developments regarding the sale of a...
Postcard featuring image of James Whitcomb Riley and a poem written by him. The poem is about roses. From Miss Jones Nov 1912 is handwritten along top of postcard. James Whitcomb Riley is typed under the poem. Alternate side: handwritten...
Illustrated postcard featuring image of James Whitcomb Riley and a poem written by him. Handwritten information along top with date, Nov 1912. Poem is about realizing you should have done the thing you did not do. Alternate side: handwritten...
Illustrated postcard featuring image of James Whitcomb Riley along with a poem written by him. It has From Mrs. Reynolds Oct 1912 handwritten along the top of postcard. Poem is about a man wanting to take his time in thinking about something. ...
This image is the school photo of the 1873 Syracuse Public School class. The information we have is as following: Hannah Galbreath is the Teacher. (Each person is labeled by a number) 1. M. Miles 2. A. V. Kitson 3. EM. Bushong 4. TH. Benner 5. Clo....
On November 6, 1922, Lide White sent the following letter to fellow citizens: "Dear Friend: The old Lower Seminary is no more and where it stood for so many years, a handsome up-to-date building is in process of construction. Among the many and...
Soldiers--Correspondence; World War II, 1939-1945--Personal narratives; United States. Navy--Military life; World War, 1939-1945--End
Henry is leaving the military and heading to California. He plans on staying on the west coast. He wants Frank to send his 45 pistol to a friend in California for him to pick up. He wants to have it for hunting. This letter is part of a 37 letter...
Soldiers--Correspondence; World War, 1939-1945--Personal narratives; United States. Army--Military life
Medford is in Germany but would like to be back home. Dorothy sent him cookies, cake, and candy which he enjoyed. He talks about how the families are doing. He hasn't heard from his girl friend so he thinks she has left him. This letter is part of...
The "Hattie Brown" was built in 1884 and made a regular run from Warsaw to Madison, Indiana and back daily. She was converted to an oil engine in 1915; two years later she was lost in the terrible freeze of 1917-1918 when the Ohio River froze for...
A Miss Farrier contacted some local Geneva gentleman requesting information about Gene Stratton-Porter. This request was given to Margaret Day Briggs an intimate friend of Gene. Margaret shares, "Being a woman myself (I) know it will interest...
Apparently friend Alice Heller had not received a promised volume from Gene. Gene recounts having surgery for impacted teeth; a trip to California for rest; a house party in Rome City for Christmas; six weeks in New York; and now being deep into...
Stratton-Porter, Gene, 1863-1924 - Periodical; Schenbeck, Mary "Mamie" Hawbaker, 1888-1992;
Mary, known locally as Mamie, was the daughter of Daniel Hawbaker. Daniel owned the farm that the Porters often visited on Sundays. Gene also did research there. Mamie shares her recollections in this article. Hoch continues her writing with...
Stratton-Porter, Gene, 1863-1924 - Periodical; Schenbeck, Mary "Mamie" Hawbaker, 1888-1992;
Mary, known locally as Mamie, was the daughter of Daniel Hawbaker. Daniel owned the farm that the Porters often visited on Sundays. Gene also did research there. Mamie shares her recollections in this article. Hoch continues her writing with...
Stratton-Porter, Gene, 1863-1924 - Periodical; Schenbeck, Mary "Mamie" Hawbaker, 1888-1992;
Mary, known locally as Mamie, was the daughter of Daniel Hawbaker. Daniel owned the farm that the Porters often visited on Sundays. Gene also did research there. Mamie shares her recollections in this article. Hoch continues her writing with...
