The Charles Eberle Diary
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The
4 River Valleys Historical Society has joined with the
Germantown Historical Society in presenting this
day-by-day look into the life of a farmer in Jefferson
County, New York between 1821 and 1825.
Charles
Eberle settled in what is now part of Fort Drum, in an
area just off Route 26, on Bedlam Road, and farmed there
with his wife, daughter and sons. Find out more
about life in the 1800's; reserve our own copy now.
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The History of Theresa
Written by Theresa Historical Publications Committee and
4 River Valleys Historical Society
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You will find over 200 pages in this book intended not as the complete history but rather as an overview of Theresa's history.
There are 13 chapters in Volume I & II. The book includes pictures of Theresa and maps. Some
of the chapters are: Earliest Habitation - Paleo-Indian, Culture, Algonquin and Iroquois'
Earliest Exploration, First White Settlers, Early Settlement of Theresa - Clearings, Mills,
Settlers, Businesses, Post Office, and the disastrous fires of 1859 and 1890.
Some families mentioned are: The Bodman family, The Hoover Family, The Yost Family, the Pool
Family; others; James de LeRay Chaumont, Roswell Flower and Orin Wilcox.
Churches, schools and homes of Theresa are also mentioned.
Also included is Volume III 2004 , "Chronological History of Theresa " by Gerald
W. Desormeau.
Cost $20 plus $3.95 for shipping & handling.
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4 River Valleys Historical Society Coverlet
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Beautiful
multicolored tapestry coverlet with favorite sites and
landmarks from around the 4 Valleys. Jacquard woven in
100% full color cotton. Machine washable,
50"x65" and fringed.
Cost
(includes tax): $44.95 + $5.00 Shipping & handling. |
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The
4 Rivers Cookbook
Edited
by Jane Collins
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A
collection of recipes by the Society members. 134 pages
of delicious food to cook and bake.
Cost
(includes tax): $8.95 + $2.00 Shipping & handling
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Drum Taps In
Dixie
by Delavan S. Miller
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This is the story of Mr. Miller's
activities in the Civil War at the age of 13. Memories
of a drummer boy, 1861 - 1865
Cost (includes tax): $8.95+ $2.00
Shipping & handling
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A Drum's
Story And Other Tales
by Delavan S. Miller
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A sequel to Drum
Taps in Dixie. Some tales in this volume are: A
Veteran And His Grandchildren, Story Of The Second Bull Run,
and Jefferson County In The War For The Union and Taps.
Cost (
includes tax): $12.95 + $2.00 Shipping & handling
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They
Called Me Chuckie
by Charles M. Brownell
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Memoirs of Charles Brownell
as a young 11 year old boy during the Great Carthage, NY
Fire of 1884. In
this book he vividly recalls the fire, the panic, the
valiant efforts to save the village as he watched Carthage
burn.
Cost (
includes tax): $5.50 + $1.95 Shipping & handling for one
book and $9.80 + $3.50 for two books.
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St.
Patrick’s Sweet Tooth Delights
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This
book is the first of a series of “Irish
Treats” cooking. It is published in honor of Watertown
Goes Green—Irish Festival held in Watertown, NY.
Cost
(includes tax): $3.95 +
$1.50 Shipping & handling
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Old
Irish Crocks & Pots
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This
book is the second of the Irish Treats”cookbooks. This
features many delicious casseroles.
Cost
(includes tax): $3.95 +
$1.50
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& handling
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Kettle
Kuts of Killarney
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This
is the third book of the “Irish
Treats” cookbooks.
Cost
(includes tax): $3.95 +
$1.50
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& handling
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Adirondack
Tragedy
(The Gillette Murder Case of 1906)
by
Joseph W. Brownell & Patricia A Wawrzaszek
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This
is about the true story of the crime of the century portraying
the Gillette murder case.
The 1906 death of Grace Brown at Big Moose Lake and the
conviction of Chester Gillette.
Cost
(includes tax): $10.65 +
$2.95 Shipping & handling
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A
Coloring Book of our Past
by Artist Ron Collins
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A
pictorial and historical experience through the talented
artistry of Ron Collins.
The
drawings are of the different historical buildings of our
area. For
example: Birthplace of Roswell P. Flower, Governor of NY State
in Theresa, NY, Joseph Bonaparte House, Natural Bridge, NY ,
Town of Diana, The LeRay Mansion erected between 1825-1827,
Town of LeRay. It was built for James Donotien LeRay de
Chaumont.
Cost
(includes tax):
$ 5.75 + $1.95 Shipping & handling
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Whispers
from the Past
by Harold I. Sanderson
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This
book lists the veterans who entered the Civil War through
Jefferson County. Over
3,000 names are listed.
Cost
(includes tax):
$ 16.00 + $2.95 Shipping & handling
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The
Challenge
by Alice Eddy Oakes
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Story of
the Eddy family while traveling from Kent County, England to
Plymouth, MA, Vermont and to New York.
Cost
(includes tax):
$26.45 + $3.95 Shipping & handling
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1864
Maps
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A
reprint of the Towns of Jefferson County with names of all the
residences. A topographical atlas of Jefferson County, NY from
actual surveys by S. N. & D. G. Beers and Assistants.
Cost
(includes
tax) $
18.00 +
$2.95 Shipping & handling
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4
River Valleys Historical Society Journals
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Volumes 1-5, Journals, May 1978-December 1982
These
Journals were originally printed as individual issues. For the
purpose of preserving history the Society has reprinted and
bound these journals in 5-year increments.
This is our first reprint of the 5-year bound issues.
Included is Table of Contents, listings of Photographs and
Illustrations and an Alphabetical Listing of Names mentioned
in the journals.
Cost
(includes tax):
$23.75 + $3.95 Shipping & handling
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An
Old Fashioned Christmas
by Laura Lynne Scharer
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A
19th Century Holiday in Jefferson County. The book
tells of the customs, which became part of the American
Christmas celebration in the 19th Century- most
especially between 1850 and 1900. There is even a recipe for
Cranberry Pie and Banana Fritters.
Cost
(includes tax): $9.00
+ $1.95 Shipping & handling
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Irish
Coverlet
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A
green and off white throw, approximately 50”x65”
portraying the Castles of Ireland.
Cost
(includes tax): $42.80 + $5.00 shipping
& handling
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Jacket
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JACKET- This
jacket is a nylon windbreaker jacket.
It is royal blue and has the 4 River Valleys Historical
Society Emblem embroidered on the front.
This
jacket can be purchased with a flannel or quilted lining.
Sizes are Small, Medium, Large, X-Large, XX-Large
Cost
of jacket $49.95 and up + $5.00 Shipping & handling
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Ceramic
Trivet of the Great Carthage Fire-Centennial - 1884-1984
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The Great Carthage Fire of
1884 is shown in this 6"x6" ceramic trivet, or, it
can be hung on wall.
Cost (includes tax)
$5.35 + $2.00 Shipping & handling
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