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(From "The Best of Reflections" Book) According to historians, the first post office in this area was established at Luthersburg in 1830, with mail being carried by horseback. It took two weeks to travel from Lewistown to Erie, with the carrier often sleeping in the w.....
(From "The Best of Reflections" Book) Although John Rumbarger played a lesser part in the earlier development of DuBois than did John DuBois himself, he still had as important role. In fact, the city was split into two settlements at one time, the Eastern section with its l.....
The 2010 DuBois Area Historical Society Calendar recognizes the 65th anniversary of the end of World War II, by featuring war memorials in the many communities served by the Society.
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Born in Bakerton, Cambria County, Pennsylvania, son of a Doctor, Sam proved early in life his many talents. Painting, writing, sketching, and his generous sense of humor combined to make him a popular cartoonist and at the early age of sixteen he was published in a boy&rs.....
Galen Kilmer and Jean Hayes were named “People of the Year” by the DuBois Area Historical Society during the organization’s 29th Annual Dinner held at the Ft. Worth Restaurant in DuBois. Fifty-five members and guests attended the dinner. &.....
Have you ever felt the desire to be able to walk into the Mansion as it was in its "Golden Age." On seeing this slightly frazzled dowager, one can not help but wonder what a beautiful and proud young lady she must have been in the.....
A Dual Town (From "The Best of Reflections" Book)
DuBois, as it exists today was once a dual town, with one section known as the East or DuBois side, to distinguish it from the older or Rumbarger side. Rivalry existed for .....
“Reflections” column, authored by Jason S. Gray, Sr., appeared regularly in The Courier-Express from March 28, 1983 to March 12, 1986. It was a composite of personal observations and recollections from his lifetime of involvement in the DuBois community, and from his perspective in the communicatio.....