Born into poverty and unable to read or write, James Vance (1835-1909) nevertheless built a fortune through tireless energy and thrift, with his obituary estimating his wealth at nearly half a millio
In 1911, one could travel to Los Angeles or San Francisco from Lawrenceville on the B & O Railroad round trip for $62.00. That same amount would also purchase a round-trip ticket to Portland or Sea
August 9, 1930 Daily Record "Considerable excitement and congestion of traffic at the City Hall corner (11th and State, Lawrenceville) resulted about 10:30 this morning when dozens of people gathere
