125 Years Ago

Herald of Nov. 1, 1894

The safe in the post office in Roaring Spring was blown open by burglars and $399 worth of stamps, a sum of money, a lot of jewelry and some valuable papers were stolen. Arrested and charged with the offense were Daniel Price, Abraham Myers and Frank and George Lear, who were held on $1,000 bail each for a hearing on Nov. 8 before U.S. Commissioner Graffius. John Myers was released on his own recognizance.

G.W. Hagey offered a free site in Martinsburg for a large manufacturing establishment, and the McCauley Shops of Altoona were said to be favorably impressed with th...