Days of Stage Coaches and Early Valley Tales
A reminiscence by a West Portal physician recalls Jugtown and valley life in the era of stagecoaches. The piece details relay stations, mail routes from New York to Easton, old inns, and pioneer travel customs including horse changes at the turnpike. It covers early autos, rural trades, and frontier humor from the 19th century.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Sloan Crovelley
West Portal
New York
Somerville
Easton
Ates
Thas
Jugtown
Tugtown
Aod Teameters
Joseph Cornigh
Asbury Road
David Sanderson
Somoreille
Barton
Honyah’s Rock
Tug Town
Walting
Bloomsbury
Belabera
Pinneer
Jacob Smith
Central Railroad
Brunswick
Delvera
Yenembara
Goldsmith Bros Spring Clothing Ad at 222 Northampton
The Goldsmith Brothers at 222 Northampton Street promote a full spring clothing lineup for men and boys. They tout coats in short and long styles, spring suits, hats, and furnishings, inviting shoppers to lighten their wardrobe with new designs.
Spring Goods Brighten Bee Hive Shop Display
Evidences of spring appear across the store with new dress goods and ready for your selection. The window highlights include African Henrietta fabrics, American cloths, and a full line of colors and weaves at modest prices. New garments promise first choice and strong margins as shoppers explore the season’s best.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goxing
Wwe
Percales
Dintities
Elberon Madras
Galatia
Batistes
Zephyrs
Bee Hive announces 17th year in Warren county store
Muslin underwear and waist goods feature white weaves and dainty colorings at 75¢ per yard with a wide assortment of mercerized waists. Shoes range low and include a $1.50 pair guaranteed in every way. Corsets mark 6s W. new straight front at 75e. The Bee Hive promises money back for cash purchases and touts 17 years of service and growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren’county
Dr David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy Ad
A letter from Benjamin B Odell of Newburgh N Y extols Dr David Kennedys Favorite Remedy for acute indigestion constipation and related ills. The testimonial claims rapid relief and wide use with druggists selling the 56 cent trial size and 1.00 bottles while supplies last.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin B. Odell
Newburgh
N.Y
Ilnstriong
Eycery Maye Pyd Worm
America
DL David Kennedy
David Kennedy
Gallitin
I ‘Rial
Doctor Creveling and regional news notes compiled
Fragmentary reminiscences of Dr. Creveling born 1829 in West Portal and his Holland-ancestry in Musconetcong Valley, plus assorted local items: sports, rail, business, and community notices from Stewartsville and nearby towns detailing trials, permits, and civic resolutions.
Also Mentioned on This Page
William S. Creveling
West ‘Portal
Dugtown
Goldsmith Bros
Northampton St
PENNA
BCMA
New York State
Doctor Gaya
Texas
Great Lakes
Canada
New Jersey
Oklahoma
Delawarg
Bia
Ising
Koglen
Creveling U
Holland
Musconetcong
Wilds
Mary
Barber) Creveling
Weet Portal
Jacob Creveling
Drandysing
Sddler
Tg Close
Jacob Wre
Jaacmis
Tr. Croveling
Joan Blane
University of New York
Blane
Stanton
N.d
Hoe
Thiaby SM
Britton
John SM
Hunterdon County
Martha Stannen
Edward “Anderson
Hazletgr
Shannon
I Albert
Creysling
John W. Creveling
Sloan Oreveling
Anna
Laula Anderger Greysiley
Redidce
Bloomebury
Genm Lal News
Jack McFerridge
Lafayette College
Robert G. Reed
Nazareth
Euit
John Wangmaker
Philadelphia
Bisc
Market Street
Philadelphia Rapid Travels Company
South Africa
United States
New Mexico
Arope
Maogl
TES
Jacob Kisphaugh
Delaware
AL. C. Allen
Lockerman
Delatcara
Edgar A. Nugent
Unionville
Ni Yi
Biafratown
Hay Bros
Euaton
Bangora
Portland
Delaware Water Gap
Stroudaburgs
Townsend Bailey
Rilddletown
Hoffman
Calle Fon
Hae
Stewartsville
Cownell
C. UL A
Walleneras
Rand
William B. Stuats
Dla
Ious de Siupmasy
Warren Lodge
Jamey O. Myars
Wauekess
Tb Bath
James
Mysra
Washington
Frey
Vuxis Holshizer
Frailagan
Scranton
Jersey City
Systemi Wra
Nas
Lackawanna
Martin
Lehigh
New England
Pennsylvania
Atocker
Jacob Stover
Walra
Bol
Del
Raven Rock
Milford
Stovar
Btl
Vosburg
Plyen & Hiberal
Longman & Alertinez
DR Wm, Sloan Creveling
Stu Market
Halsey
Newark
L, Bamberger & Go
Newark, NJ
Elmore Automobile
Tonneau
Hoyt
Boston
OPERA
Northampton Street
Easton, Penna
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