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“The Twilight Hour” – Elm Valley, New York (1909)

October 25, 2026 No Comments

Mrs. Hiram Breese lived in Elm Valley, now a census-designated place within the town of Andover in Allegany County of south-central New York. The community

“Aunt Louise Is Better” – Indianapolis, IN (1914)

July 27, 2026 No Comments

Mrs. Arlie Childs lived in West Clarksville, a hamlet within the town of Clarksville in Allegany County of southwest New York State. The small community,

“News From Waverly” – Alfred, New York (1920)

February 27, 2025 No Comments

Mrs. S.C. Wilcox lived with her daughter in Alfred, a town in Allegany County of south-central New York. The first European settlers in this area