One sunny summer day in 2008, a shy and gorgeous tuxedo cat was hiding in the lilac trees between The Cottage and The Mansion. It didn't take much coaxing from me to get him out of the bushes, and we instantly bonded. He was hungry, in need of love and...
Behind the Lace Curtains-Madrid Depression Glassware
It should come as no surprise that I love antiques, especially glassware, china, and the like. Among the collection are several pieces of Depression glassware, and the Madrid pattern has long been a personal favorite. It was manufactured by the Federal Glass Company from 1932-39 and offered the pattern in...
Celebrating History-January 13, 1917
The mentioned J. A. Mayer is my great-grandfather, Jacob Mayer. There were a few articles regarding local businesses on the front page of The Havre Plaindealer’s January 13, 1917 issue. “CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN ANNUAL MEETING “Directors Chosen Tuesday for the Ensuing Year “At its annual meeting in the...