The Dispatch Advertising Offices and Publishing House
The Dispatch lists its business offices at corner Smithfield and Diamond Streets and publishing rooms at 78 and So Diamond Street in the New Dispatch Building. It notes an advertising office room and mentions New York operations as part of the press network. The text reflects 19th century newspaper infrastructure and distribution links.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithfield
Diamond Streets
Diamond Street
New Dispatch
Terms of the Dispatch and Road Reform Debate in Pittsburg
A Pittsburg newspaper discusses dispatch terms and a proposed road improvement offer by Captain J B Ford to fund durable roads between Hite's and Tarertum. It argues for allowing township trustees to borrow for road projects, guarded by law and popular vote, as a step toward permanent, quality highways with local examples prompting wider adoption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Ford
Hite’s
Tarertum
Captain Ford
New York Decision Ends Senate Contests and Shifts Power
The Court of Appeals apportions the contested New York Senate seats, giving Democrats two, Republicans one, leaving one to canvassers and the Senate. House majority shifts to 16 Democrats, 14 Republicans, and one Independent with a vacancy filled by the Democratic board. The piece criticizes Governor Hill and notes potential gerrymandering implications for Congress and state districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Court of Appeals
Senate
Democrats
Democratic Board of
Hill
Governor Hill
Harrison
North American Review's seven judges and the best book inquiry
The article criticizes a North American Review inquest that names seven judges to decide the best book of the year. It argues judgments reflect individual tastes and that no absolute best book exists. It notes the chosen seven span varied works, including two novels, essays, two theological works, Justice by Herbert Spencer, and a dictionary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North American Review
Sir Edwin Arnold
Gail Hamilton
Agness Repplier
Amelia E. Barr
Julien Gordon
Dr. Briggs
William A. Hammond
Humes
Herbert Spencer
The Worst Book of the Year Questioned
The passage questions the idea of judging a year by its worst book and challenges the notion that a single reader can have read all works published in a year. It notes seven persons who are accused of making such a dreary, profitless offense.
Collective Courage Needed to Curb Lawlessness
An editorial argues that lawlessness thrives on societal cowardice and urges citizens to act decisively. It cites examples from Western trains, barn burnings in Pennsylvania, and a Chicago line hold up to show that bold resistance by the public can deter criminals and restore safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Pennsylvania
Chicago
Fayette County
Roll of Death Sparks Debate on Railroad Dangers
Stark figures show Allegheny County railroads claiming 230 lives this year and 259 the prior year, with over a thousand in five years. The piece urges safer pedestrian passages and questions track walking as a misdemeanor, calling for better pathways to reduce deadly incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny County
Oes
Lawrenceville Man Fires On Burglars At Home
A Lawrenceville resident used a firearm when burglars entered his home. One robber fled wounded, while the resident appears prepared to defend his property in the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrenceville
Washington dog fuels holiday politics in bone dispute
Report from Washington describes Secretary Blaine’s large mustile clashing with a street dog over a Christmas bone. The diplomatic dog adopts a hard line and ends the dispute by chasing the canine away, prompting readers to draw parallels to national and international tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Blaine
What is the matter with Pittsburg natural gas
The Buffalo Express questions why Pittsburg natural gas blows up dwellings. The paper speculates it is not the gas itself but how it is used. It warns that if natural gas is used to blow up buildings it will do the work with equal thoroughness and dispatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Buffalo Expres
Socialism claim cites inter state commerce law history
The article argues that interstate commerce law is a socialistic measure pure and simple and notes its roots in early railroad regulation. It asserts lawmakers have long had authority to regulate public highways created by sovereign governmental function, citing 1830s and 1840s railway divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
City at odds over street car claim of funds
A claim of 71 000 dollars by Allegheny city against street car companies grows to 226 000 dollars, a move seen as trying to persuade Northside residents that heavy revenue or looming bankruptcy favors the companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Arkell’s Letters Target Statesmen in Personal Feuds
A rumor spreads that W. J. Arkell writes letters posing as friendly notes to various leaders while aiming to injure their reputations. Blaine, Harrison, Hill, and Stanford are cited as already damaged, with further targets uncertain. The piece also mocks the choice of Sir Edwin Arnold as World’s Fair poet, quipping that native poetry for such occasions has long run short.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Arkell
Blaiie
Harrison
David Bennett Hill
Leland Stanford
Arkell
Sir Edwin Arnold
Sir Edwin
Senator Paddock seeks to appoint Fish and Fisheries as ag department officer
Senator Paddock proposes elevating the Commissioner of Fish and Fisheries to an officer within the Agricultural Department. The idea rests on the notion that fish can serve as a valuable, though not wholly pleasant, source of manure, suggesting a shift in departmental structure and duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paddock
Royal exodus to Paris and Blaine’s Chile diplomacy
The text notes a European king seeking Paris after leaving office, comments on royal acceptance of the modern republic, and cites a New York World claim that Blaine’s State Department work aims to foster peaceful Chilean relations. It parries the idea of war for naval prestige and jokes about hard winter forecasts needing a political combine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
New York World
Blaine
State Department
Chile
Insurrection in China Sees Slow Yet Uncertain Progress
The report of rapid advance on Pekin is contradicted as rebels remain behind the Great Wall and the dynasty persists. Dispatches show ongoing fighting with little sign of a swift resolution, while the capital remains threatened yet far from contingency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Pekin
Great Wall
Congress Expenditures Spark Retrenchment Debate Abroad
Report from overseas argues Fifty-first Congress’ lavish spending blocks retrenchment in this session. It labels Democratic evasions as weak and suggests spending cuts depend on Democratic stamina to curb state log rolling by individual lawmakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifty-first Congress
Favorites of fortune and notable figures mingle in satire
A row of assorted 19th century notices mentions GeNERA BUTLER recovering from grip, Lord RANDOLPH CHURCHILL consuming essence for sustenance, Prof. W illiam Warr on architecture, Mrs. Jane Smoreson as a Washington correspondent, CARDINAL MANNING writing on a knee, Lapy Havers captaining Bombay’s winning cricket team, Rev. F A WARFIELD declining an Omaha call, Proce Grerce leaving bed after typhoid, mother visiting Sandringham, General and Mrs. Milles traveling to Washington for a marriage, General Miles expected back January 7, and General Samuel Stokely praising Sherman for 40 years in office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genera Butler
Lord Randolph Churchill
William R. Warr
Columbia College
Jane Smoreson
Jerry
Washington
Medicine Lodge
Cardinal Manning
Lapy Havers
Bombay
F. A. Warfield
Congregational Church of
Boston
Omaha
Proce Grerce
Wales
Sandringham Palace
Milles
Pr. Thorndyke
Rachel Sherman
Miles
Samuel Stokely
Steubenville
Sherman
Honest John
Gladstone Celebrates 82nd Birthday Abroad
Gladstone, born December 29, 1849 in Liverpool, turns 82 today while at Biarritz seeking rest for parliamentary duties. He is accompanied by Mrs. Gladstone and John Morley. Celebrations reach Hawarden and London with messages and a floral crown presentation by the British Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawarden
Lospex
Mr. Gladstone
Liverpool
Gladstone
Hiarritz
Bay of Biscay
Biarritz
London
Morley
Cranks Invade Public Discussion Across Cities
A collage of editorials from Louisville to Indianapolis laments a rise in harmless homicidal and analytical cranks. They cite attacks on public figures like George W. Childs and Russell Sage, note widespread deranged activity, and warn that mass, synchronized outbursts threaten public safety and rational discourse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Childs
Louisville Courier Journal
New York
New York Press
New York Commercial Advertiser
Milwaukee Evening Wisconsin
Russell Sage
David B. Hill
Albany Journal
Philadephia
Vanderbilt
Indianapolis Sentinel
Scott's Will a Disappointment and Loose Public Bequests
The late Hon William L Scott's will was admitted to probate. No public or charitable endowments appear. all assets go to family. Administrators are Mrs Masthilda Scott Mrs Ma Scott Townsend and Charles H Strong with Matthew H Traylor. A 15000 bequest goes to Miss Mary Haverstick. Estate valued around 7007000 with livestock and yacht omitted from bequests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ente
Dec
William L. Scott
Masthilda Scott
Ma Scott Townsend
Philadelphia
Anna Wainwright Strong
Charles H. Strong
Matthew H. Traylor
Mary Haverstick
Mr. Scott
Prize songs for the World's Fair offer
Director General Davis received an offer from an Eastern manufacturer to deposit $5,000 as a prize for the best poem or song to be read or sung at the opening ceremonies of the World's Fair. The contest is open to the world and awards go to the writer chosen by a committee selected by the commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curiaco
Davis
Ford's Offer on Road Repair Faces Legal Hurdles in Allegheny
Complaints rise over muddy Allegheny county highways as Captain J B Ford offers to fund permanent repairs in East Deer township but legal limits bar township borrowing. Supervisor Edmundson proposes a simpler path to leverage capital through in advance taxes or legislative power, while farmers debate the best route to better roads to spur broader economic improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wrrnny
Allegheny County
Court House
J.B. Ford
East Deer Township
Tyam
Hite
Tarentum
Captain Ford
Enat Deer Township
Eommundson
Mr. Edmundson
Ford
DrsPatcn
Edmundson
Pennsylvania
Iast
Harrisburg
Union Theological Seminary Faces Losses From Bequests
In New York the ongoing clash over Professor Briggs stirs fears that Presbyterian endowments will shift. A Maryland will alteration diverted about 21000 from Union to Princeton Theological Seminary, signaling potential gains for Princeton if Union’s supporters retreat. The dispute widens as presbyteries weigh orthodoxy versus broader reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Theological Seminary
New Yoak
Charles A. Briggs
Presbyterian Church
General Assembly
Briggs
New York Presbytery
Tnion
Union
Union Seminary
Prof
Maryland
John T. de Sellum
Rockville
Union Theological Minary
Princeton *Theological Seminary
Mr. de Sellum
Presbytery
Washington City
Princeton Seminary
H. Parkhurst
Princeton
Pennsylvania Relief for Russia Helps by Free Grinding
December 29. B F Tsen berg, superintendent of Honey Milling Company, offers to grind all grain free and add one bushel for every ten bushels donated to feed starving Russians. Pennsylvania Railroad will haul flour to the seacoast free for immediate shipment to Russia. Citizens urged to donate at least one bushel. first car expected East soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hexrxenos
B. F. Tsenberg
Honey Milling Company
Pennsylvania Railroad
Wrinkles to be Gone as Congress Stirs
D C senator Proc tor recovers from a grip and remains at home while Congressmen Wright improves. Zion also confined to residence. The Washington Post notes hopes that next week lawmakers will ease political wrinkles and solvable problems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasamertos
D. C
Proctor
Wright
Zion
Washington Post
Congress
Sante Claugr
Weaver to Blaine Letter Clarifies Hides Duty Stance
Ohio governor elect William McKinley explains to Secretary Blaine that he cannot support a duty on hides. He notes Halsey’s letter and Hulsey’s possible misreading, returns Halsey’s letter, and requests Blaine send his reply to Halsey. The exchange reflects tariff discussions during the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Halsey
William McKer
Depopulating the Country Grip Epidemic Headlines
Newspaper notices joke about a widespread grip epidemic and census pressures. It cites the Chicago Mail and Iris, Boston Herald, Louisville Courier Journal, Washington Post, Minneapolis Tribune, and New York Advertiser. Names “Gurr,” Secretary Rusk, Mr. Cleveland, and the Tuscaror Indians appear in satirical quips about weather, tax, railroads, and cold germs affecting population counts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gurr
Chicago Mail
Boston Herald
Grr
Louiseville Cowrier Journal
Rusk
Washington Post
New York
Cleveland
Afinneapolis Tribune
New York Advertiser
Deaths Here and Elsewhere
Mrs Aurelia Mills Wynkoop dies in Washington at her son Rev Theodore Wynkoop's home. Daughter of late Isaac Mills of New Haven and widow of Rev R S Wynkoop, a missionary to India. A cultured, musical woman who toured the globe in old age and remained active with Western Presbyterian Church thereafter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurelis Mills Wynkoop
Washington
Theodore G. Wynkoop
Mira. Wynkoop
Iate Issac Mills
New Haven
R. 8. Wynkoop
India
Wynk
Sheling
Western Presbyterian
Death of Mrs Anna Thurlow in London England
A cablegram announced the death of Mrs Anna Thurlow in London England. She was the mother of Harry Thurlow a police sergeant and now employed by a local company. She was the widow of Mr Thurlow and survived by a son. She was a member of the Eighth Presbyterian Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Thurlow
London
England
Alfred Cellier Dies in London After Illness
Composer Alfred Cellier died in London after a two week illness from grip. He had been unable to finish his new opera Seineerrir an aig ae au Mountebank, with Teiibert work and time centelnction atn date first set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Cellier
London
Obituary Notes From Harrisville and Beyond
An obituary roundup lists James Kelley of Harrisville West Virginia a noted young lawyer and orator who died of the grip Albert Gallatin Leonard once a prominent Internal Revenue official and Joseph J Wetherill both prominent Parkersburg residents died of the period disease Malcolm Caruthers a Chicago bar member and son of Judge Carathera died suddenly aged 45 The list notes theatrical manager Starr Morrissey of New York died after a two month illness Jony V Farrar manager of Good’s Opera House South Bend Indiana aged 43 Also remembered are Rev William Potter Hampden Ohio and Rev William Addy Marietta Ohio clergymen. artist Benjamin Rutherford Fira of Long Island died from asthma and heart trouble Jefferson City clerk Jacob D Coxson died from paralysis Captain Conner age 60 native of Maryland Bishop Nourtsour formerly of Bolivar New York died in his home His long poem mentions inventor Davin deckovesnagpit GropertT of Plymouth Mass who invented a pasting machine while Seasc Creator’s Rayesareanufacturer of Hoston died Deep in Findlay Ohio the oldest Hanock county pioneer Bess Rawson died aged well over eighty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Kelley
Harrisville
W. Va
Albert Gallatin Leonard
Internal Revenue
Joseph J. Wetherill
Parkersburg
Pei
Malcolm Carutrers
Chicago
J. Carathera
Stare Morrissey
New York
St. Vincent's Hospital
Jony V. Farrar
Good's Opera House
South Bend
Ind
Maine
William PotTer
Hampden
Geauga County
Potter
William Addy
Marietta
Mr. Addy
Hind
Middlebury
Benjamin Rutherford Fira
Pevonle
L. I
Jacon DP
Coxxon
Missouri Supreme Court
Jefferson City
Captain Conner
Maryland
BusHhop NourTusor
Washington, Pa
Bolivar
N. Y
M Davin
Seasc Crehor
Music Masters Meet Convenes in Carnegie Hall Session Recap
The Pennsylvania Music Teachers Association opened its third annual convention in Carnegie Hall with welcome by J J Miller and remarks from President Charles Davin Carter. A piano recital by Constantin Sternberg followed, with performances by John Gernest Leo Oehmler and others. The event included discussions on pupil development and the Sumner Salter system, plus readings from Ad. M. Foerster and Saspects of social customs in Pittsburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Association
Carnegie Hall
Pennsylvania Music Teachers’ Association
D. D. Wood
Philadelphia
J. J. Miller
Charles Davin Carter
William Wolfsieffer
Mr. Miller
Andrew Carnegie
B. I. Gourley
Carnegie
Miller
State Musical Association
Allegheny
Pittsburg
Carter
Wolfsieffer
Constantin Sternberg
Nist
Otaing Ie
Sternberg
Ad. M. Foerster
Messrs
John Gernest
Leo Oehmler
Ohn Overhauser
Charles L. K
Gernest
Miss Ritts
Maurice Leefs
Leefson
Morris Stephens
Pittsbarger
Sumner Salter
Ladies Honor and Society Events Highlight Monday Dance Series
The second Monday dance featured patonresses led by Mrs A E W Painter and others as the Columbian exhibit drew praise. Orinda Club hosted a Linden Club dance with 70 youths enjoying Kuhn’s supper. Mary Leo Myers wed A Sentexne of Plainfield at her father’s home. A tea party at Sr. Brivoxr’s Cavaca on Wylie Ave plans after-dance festivities. Rector’s growing congregation noted amid social rounds and card usage shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Committee
Thiark
Orinda Club
Linden
Frank Lindsey
W. F. Aull
Edw. Normecutt
Charles Curry
Kuhn
Emory Dravo
J. A. Aull
E Kehen
W. Heppenstall
George 5
Sentexne
The
Western University
Mary Leo Myers
Plainfeld
N. J
Mr. Scribner
Scribner
Sr. Brivoxr
Cavaca
Wylie Avenue
Pister
Axp Man
Tavyr
Edgewoodville
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Loco System
Electric Road
Trump
Ridge Avenue
Henry Oliver
Parisian society notes and society weddings
The item records redecorating plans and parental matters for Miss Rea, mentions Mr William Havensyree of New York with six Rembrandts, Jay Gould hosting a coming-out ball for his daughter Miss Helen, invitations for Miss Lewis and Mr Joseph Marshall’s wedding, W H Keren hosting a banquet at Seventh Avenue Hotel with Grand Army Band, Yale student Reuben Miller IV pursuing poetry, and a children’s party at Mrs C B McLain’s Winebiddle Avenue residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
and Airs Chivers
Harvey Rea
Rea
William Havensyree
New York
Madame Geraldy-Delsarte —_ ee
New
Axpazw CanysxeIz
Jay Gould
Helen
George Gou
Miss Lewis
Joseph Marshall
W. H. Keren
Seventh Avenue Hotel
Grand Army Band
Irta
Reuben Miller
Yale
ToxicoTa
Reciprocity with British West Indies under new order
A reciprocity agreement between Secretary Blaine and the British Minister covers Jamaica Barbadoes the Leeward and Windward Islands excluding Grenada Trinidad and British Guiana. Free admission duties 2. 50 percent duty reductions apply to a broad list including meats dairy canned goods and building materials with specifics for Jamaica and notice about tariff enactments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washtington
D.C
Blaine
Jamaica
Barbadoes
Leeward
Windward Islands
Grenada
Trinidad
British Guiana
India
Ben
Yankee Fishers Slight Canada Licenses Decline
In Orrawas on December 2, American vessels took 21 fewer modus Vivendi licenses than in 1800. Newfoundland issued no licenses to Americans last year due to bait supply abuses for French vessels. This year New Englanders receive free licenses while Canadian fishermen cannot buy bait. Canadians and Newfoundlanders previously honored each other’s licenses in 1339.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Newfoundand
Pittsburgers Registered at New York Hotels
The New York press lists Pittsburgers registered at local hotels on December 29. Names include J. A. Allcock Gedney J. Arbuckle Morton Howse Miss Burr Holman House P. T. Bauman W. Bauman Bissel Miss Crawford Gourley Preston Reinhart J H Thomas W Appinby J K Ellewood Hochberg J H Lafferty J Mahon Pettit and Shiel at St Denis St Stephens Continental and Hoffman House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Day Off Dispute Sparks Strike at Malleable Iron Works
Thirty three moulders at the Malleable Iron Works and Elbel & Co. go on strike over Christmas day work and pay timing. The company discharged all workers and rehired them individually with a ten per cent wage cut, a reduction contemplated for years, leaving wages unchanged for four years since the advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caxton
Malleable Iron Works
Elbel & Co
Erie Arrests Lodges Officer Over Ritual Theft Claim
Erie on December 29 reports Deputy Evander Youngs has ordered the arrest of C. J. Blushing, the third Erie encampment officer, on larceny of a ritual. Blushing allegedly leads a rival Malta branch under Philadelphia's Chancellor General Staltz, with both sides accusing the other of being spurious and clandestine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Knights of St. John and Malta
Evander Youngs
Erie County
C. J. Blushing
Accounts Balance Amid Scarcity In New York Market
The broker field refuses to eat, and some former customers go without food as the accounts balance. This report notes the tension between financial dealings and the basic needs of individuals during a period of scarcity in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Preas
What Could They Say on the Tariff
Ex-President Cleveland declines to comment on tariff policy and related topics, leaving observers to speculate about possible statements from him or other public figures. The piece notes the ongoing interest in tariff reform and the lack of official remarks from major politicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Recorder
Cleveland
Chilean tensions prompt naval readiness warnings
A collage of editorials and quotes from U S and foreign papers reacts to Chile's Balti more episode. Observers urge caution and military preparedness while critiquing Washington and London. The tone mixes satire with warnings of potential nitrate bed access and diplomatic standoffs.
Curious Condensations From A Dated Chronicle
A compilation of curious facts and notes from around the world. Items include Windsor’s gold plate valued at £2,000,000, Scottish deer forests, California strawberry ripeness, a Michigan minister marrying a negress, and various scientific and historical curiosities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windsor
Rhynkles and Rhymlets and Odd Yoicks
A collage of quips and cartoons from various papers. Snippets include misheard lines about mince pies and receipts, cabins and boarding house talk, a minister with a tea string, a warning about dynamite, and humorous captions from New York papers.
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Dispatch
Astern Advertising
Pawryx Msratron
Ae Davy Disratcn
Tay Maraten
Parey Deratron
Sexepar
Dirsratco
Scott
Henry B. Rouse
Rouseville
Warren County
Tue Drsraten Country Road Exploring Party
Rouse Fund
Captain Rouse
Nand
Harrisburz
Russia
Solva
Chicago Times
Weinley
Aurelia Mills Wynkoop
Corpac
A. E. W. Painter
B. F. Jones
Henry W. Oliver
William H. Singer
Park Painter
George F. Robinson
Alex Lauchlin, Jr
Wynn R. Sewell
Joseph R. Dilworth
Henry B. Reu
George Edward Painter
Albert H. Childs
William H. Forsyth
Walter I. McClintock
John H. Ricketson
James B. Oliver
William Ross Proctor
William Walter Willock
Frank P
Mark W. Watson
John 8Ays
Georges W. Jones
George W. Dilworth
John 3. Dickson
Joseph O. Horne
Charles Albert Painter
James Wood
British West Indies
Yankee Fishers
Newfoundland
Uncle Sam
Pittsburgers
Minne- Tribune
New Fork Recorder
Wat
Baltimore
Cleveland Plain Center
Taxne
Bret Maxtr
Sam
John Bull
Jicaton Globe
Turdsy
California
Michigan
Scotland
Constantinople
Depere
Wis
Peter the Gress
St. Lawrence
Martin County
Martin Chase
Nebraska
House of Commons
Mr. Thompson
Nova Zembia
Waterbury
Conn
Mohammed
Elizabeth
George IV
Transylvania
Cadley
Mim
Rathpone
Johnny
Bostom
Chappie
Fite
Zrodya Eagle
Baunker
Suturbay
Europe
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!