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Armed Forces Day May 19th ,2013 @ Lindley,NY

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Watch for details on Armed Forces Day Ceremony  May 19th ,2013 At Lindley Town Hall                             By Tioga County,Penna . Honor Guard                             and A Community Band from Woodhull, NY Special guests to be honored  WWII and Korean War Veterans Details after April 25th,2013

Wellsboro Gazette July 26,1906

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Reading old newspapers on line reveals  many interesting stories "Oil Well down 4,600 Feet Drillers ordered to keep on, Spiritualist Feeling confident in Manifestations.      The oil well which is being drilled at the Watrous under the direction of Mrs. Edith Day, an Elmira Spiritualist ,who dreamed that oil would be found where the well is located, has reached a depth of 4,600 feet.  At this depth, soft rock was encountered. While the baler was in the hole, the earth caved in ,covering up the baler. It is the intention to resume drilling the well just as soon as the baler is recovered. Thus far,no oil has been struck.    While disclaiming that she is a Spiritualist or that she makes a practice of mediumship, Mrs. Day said one day last week that the well is being drilled upon her responsibilities and at a place where she dreamed oil would be found.   The fact that well has been drilled to an unusual depth does not discourage her,and knowing that it in isolated cases,oil h

Tioga,Pa Postcards

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Old Hotel -1907 Did you know Tioga had a hotel at one time?/ Lawrenceville had several over the years,also.   Main Street-Tioga ,Pa  1913 A section of the Old Williamson Road Enjoy some old  postcards from Tioga, Pennsylvania ..