Ligonier Valley Rail Road Newspaper Articles
We have compiled over 1,400 newspaper articles that mention the Ligonier Valley Railroad, or related subjects. The articles were originally published starting in 1873 and our collection runs through 1995. Enjoy!
Ligonier Echo
Wednesday, July 26, 1899
Railroad Chartered
The new railroad from Ligonier to Somerset, was chartered July 20, with capital stock of $220,000 to be known as the Pittsburg, Westmoreland and Somerset R. R. Co.
Stockholders and officers were elected Monday night at a meeting held in town. J. Henry Cochran, of Williamsport, Pres; L. H. Allen, of Buffalo, N.Y., Sec. and Treas; Capt. N. Allen, Gen. Manager.
Lumber Company
The Byers-Allen Lumber Co., with capital stock of $50,000 also organized and elected the following officers: Capt. N. Allen, Pres; L. H. Allen, Secretary and Treasurer.