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Tri-Counties Genealogy &
History by Joyce M. Tice
Tri-County Postcards
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Bradford County PA
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Chemung County NY
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Tioga County PA
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A Catalog of Carpenter &
Pierce Postcards
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Carpenter & Pierce Ad Shows at left on building next to its successor,
Cooke's Pharmacy,
that still operates in that location. |
Carpenter & Pierce was one of several predecessors
to the Cookes Pharmacy that remains in Troy to this day. Like so many other
Drug Stores of the era, they sold Penny Postcards showing local scenes
for many years. I have quite a few here. Some I own personally and others
I have only scanned images that guests have sent in. Some do not have an
identification number, and I will show those first. There may be others
that do not say Carpenter & Pierce on them, but unless they have that
designation on the back, I would not be able to associate them with that
business. The A1335 series shows us many villages
in the near part of the county to Troy. I do not know if that number was
of importance to C&P or just to their printer who may have been printing
cards for many businesses. I suspect the latter. The order of the cards
shows us the photographer's route, but we do not know his name. The 1907
Troy Register might give us some information, but a fire in the newspaper
office destryed all issues from 1905 through 1908. A Google search on "Carpenter
& Pierce" yields only two pages on our own site. "Carpenter and Pierce"
brings us back to this site again and to an Indiana Law Case that has nothing
whatever to do with the local pharmacy.
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| January 1904 Ad - Papers from 1905 through 1908 are missing.
We might have found some information about the A1335 series if we could
locate them. |
A 1914 Advertisement
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About Mr. Carpenter & Mr. Pierce
If you locate other C&P published cards please send in at HIGH resolution
.jpg format. You may even find others already on the site that I have not
tracked down yet. Let me know. Many of these cards have already appeared
on the site. This is just a way of arranging them a different way
and of including some I may not have published earlier.
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Canton Street Looking North toward Main Street Intersection |
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Canton Street Looking south
1909 Postmark on back of this one. |
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Canton Street, Troy- Need higher resolution scan of this one
This one is later than the one above. Some buildings have changed. |
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Grange National Bank on Canton Street |
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First National Bank on Main Street |
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Bradford County Home |
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Long's Pond Road |
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West Main Street looking West |
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Waldo Store in Sylvania |
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Sylvania
Need higher resolution scan of this. |
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Troy House in Troy PA |
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Residence of Mrs. A. P. Holcomb, Troy PA
Anne E. Pomeroy |
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Carpenter & Pierce also owned Carpenter & Pierce Garage and
automobile agency, starting this phase of their business venture in 1924.
The business was owned later by John Hall. |
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Elmira Street in Troy
Postmark 1914 |
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High School, Troy
# 34909
Insignia on reverse
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Roosevelt Trail At the Elms below Long's Pond - Troy
1936
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| Carpenter & Pierce A1335 Series |
Several of these below have postmarks in 1908, as early as January,
so we can assume that is the approximate time they came to the market.
The photos would have been taken summer of 1907. It would be nice if we
could complete the collection this year of 2007, the centennial of their
creation. I also intend to retake these same views when the weather improves,
a century from the originals.
There must be a J, K, P, Q, R, W, Z & others in the double
letter sequence in this series.
Do you have them??? Send if you do. It would be nice to fill in
our gaps.
A1335B70
Carpenter & Pierce Pharmacy.
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A1335c70
Gillett PA
Need higher resolution image
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A1335D70
Gillett PA
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A1335E70
Gillett PA
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As above by Joyce M. Tice 1999 |
A1335F70
Snedeker PA
[Snedekerville]
Joyce has own copy
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A1335G70
Snedeker PA
[Snedekerville]
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A1335H70
Grover PA
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A1335I70
Springfield PA
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As above in 1999 by Joyce M. Tice
Vegetation and Wire obscures much of what was seen in 1907. |
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A1335J70
Springfield PA |
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A1335K70
Leona PA
Joyce has own copy
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A1335L70
Leona PA
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A1335M70
Wetona PA
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A1335N70
Windfall PA
Joyce has own copy
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A1335O70
Windfall PA
Need Much Higher Resolution scan
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A1335P70 ???
Windfall PA
This card from the Kies Book Vol 1 was postmarked 1910. Other A1335
series cards in the book have the bottom identifying logo cropped off.
I suspect this MAY BE the missing card "P" in this series.
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A1335s70
Alba PA
Need better resolution scan. This one was expanded and it DOES NOT
work.
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A1335T70
Bentley Creek PA
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A1335U70
Bentley Creek PA
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A1335V70
Columbia Cross Roads PA
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As above by Joyce M. Tice 1999 |
A1335X70
East Smithfield PA
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A1335y70
East Smithfield PA
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As above in 1999 by Joyce M . Tice |
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A1335Z70
East Smithfield PA |
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A1335AA70
East Smithfield PA
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A1335AR70
Canton Street Looking North, Troy PA
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A1335bb70
Franklindale PA
County Bridge
Postmark 1910
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A1335cc70
Franklindale PA
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A1335dd70
Sayles PA
Joyce has own copy
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A1335ee70
Granville Center PA
Need better resolution scan-
OK I own a copy of this - will scan - has writing in white space
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A1335FF70
Granville Center PA
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A1335gg70
Granville Center PA
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A1335hh70
Luther's Mills PA
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A1335ii70
Luther's Mills PA
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A1335kk70
Mountain Lake PA
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A1335ll70
East Canton PA
Joyce has own copy
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A1335nn70
East Canton PA
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A1335oo70
East Canton PA
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A1335pp70
Residence of W. T. Lawrence
East Canton PA
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A1335qq70
West Franklin PA
Need better scanof this issue
If you have one, please send HIGH resolution .jpg file
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A1335ss70
Leroy PA
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A1335mm70
A1335rr70
A1335tt70
A1335uu70
A1335vv70
A1335ww70
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Possibly Missing Cards in this series |
A1335xx70
Burlington PA
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A1335yy70
Burlington PA
Methodist Church
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As at left by JMT - 2005
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| About Mr. Carpenter & Mr. Pierce |
Both Harold Carpenter & Herman Pierce are buried at Glenwood
Cemetery in Troy. Both obituaries are included on our Obituary by Cemetery
pages, but I will also include them here. Both died in 1946. Their
obituaries tell the story of the business they founded and operated and
which still remains in the community as Cooke's Pharmacy.
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After along period of failing health, Harold C CARPENTER
died
Thursday evening, August 29, 1946, in Troy Community Hospital, where he
had been a patient for several weeks. He graduated from Troy High School
and the Buffalo College of Pharmacy and became a clerk in the B B Mitchell
Drug Store in the present location of the Shook Barber Shop and the Band
Box Theatre. Mr. Carpenter and the late Percy Maxwell bought out Mr. Mitchell,
the firm being Carpenter & Maxwell. When the late H J Pierce was graduated
from Pharmacy school he purchased Mr. Maxwell’s interest, the firm becoming
Carpenter & Pierce. |
CARPENTER, Harold C-Troy, Aug 29- Hal C Carpenter, well known
Troy business man and former county official, passed away this Thursday
evening following a long illness. Mr. carpenter was born at Dansville,
NY, Aug 31,1869, the son of Merritt and Margaret Baldwin Carpenter. He
came to Troy as a child, making his home with Dr. and Mrs. P.S. Carpenter,
his uncle and aunt. He graduated from Troy High School and the Buffalo
College of Pharmacy and then became a clerk in the B B Mitchell Sr drug
store. Some years later he went into business with the later Herman J Pierce,
the two operating the drug store of Carpenter and Pierce. This firm
was in existence for 50 years. The two partners also conducted the Carpenter
& Pierce Garage and automobile agency, starting this phase of their
business venture in 1924. For twelve years, Mr. Carpenter was postmaster
in Troy Borough. He was very active in the Republican Party and was Republican
chairman in Bradford county over a long period of time. For eight years
he served as prothonotary of the county. Since retiring as prothonotary
about six years ago, he has lived quietly here, greatly handicapped by
failing health. The deceased was past master of Trojan Masonic lodge and
vice president of the First Bank of Troy over a long period of time. He
was also a member of the Troy Rotary Club for years and was a member of
the First Presbyterian church. His circle of acquaintances was very wide
and he took great delight in being of assistance to his host of friends.
Genial, kindly, he will be sorely missed by many. He is survived by his
wife, the former Lalia Drake; a nephew, Dr H C Carpenter of Berkeley, Calif.,
and an aunt., Mrs. P S Carpenter of Brockport, NY. The remains were taken
to the Soper chapel and will be moved to the family home Friday afternoon.
Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 10:30 o’clock with the
Rev. Edward P Morse officiating. Burial will be in Glenwood cemetery.
PIERCE Herman Judson
Death of H. J. Pierce Saddens Troy - Was Prominent Business Man and
Fine Citizen
Herman Judson Pierce, born in Alba on September 8, 1870, died in his
home on High Street, Troy, on Thursday, January 10, 1946, at 4 p.m.
Although his health had not been of the best for some time, he had been
seriously ill only four weeks. He suffered a stroke on Sunday, December
23, 1945. Dr. Pierce was the only son of the late Franklin G. and
Harriet Garrison Pierce and came to Troy with them in early boyhood.
He was graduated from Troy High School in 1888 and from the Philadelphia
School of Pharmacy. In 1897, he formed a partnership with H. C. Carpenter
under the firm name of Carpenter & Pierce. At that time, they
were located in the rooms now occupied by Shook’s Barber Shop and the Band
Box Theatre. The firm prospered from the first and, in 1901, moved
into the spacious quarters now in use. In the early days of the automobile,
Carpenter & Pierce became agents for a nationally known car, occupying
the present quarters of the Red & White store. In 1924, the attractive
sales room and repair shop on West Main Street were built. Dr. Pierce was
a member of Trojan Lodge, No. 306, F. & A. M., for 30 years and Troy
Royal Arch Chapter, No. 261, for 26 years. He was a Trustee of the
Oak Hill Cemetery Association, affiliated with the Baptist church, a member
of the Troy Business Men’s Club, Troy Rod and Gun Club and other minor
organizations. Since early manhood, he was interested in the various
band and orchestras that have given music to Troy, playing the drums and
giving freely of his courage and enthusiasm to young musicians. The
Carpenter & Pierce store was more that a business to Dr. Pierce.
There he met his friends, there many of his quiet philanthropies started.
He was one of Troy’s outstanding citizens. His death is very real
loss to the community. He is survived by his wife, the former Miss
Cora Robinson, one son, Col. J. R. Pierce, Pentagon Bldg., Washington,
D. C., three grandchildren. The funeral was held from his late home
at 2:30 Sunday afternoon, Rev. Herbert T. Punchard and Rev. S. D. Regester
officiating, with burial in the family plot in Glenwood cemetery.
The First - Carpenter & Maxwell Bought the business from :
Hon. B. B. MITCHELL. (SRGP 77150) Death of One of Troy’s
Most Prominent and Respected Citizens. Funeral Services Held at His Late
Home This Afternoon. The Hon. Benjamin B. Mitchell was born in Tioga
Co., Pa., January 14, 1839. His father, Richard Mitchell, who was of Scotch
Irish descent, was one of the first settlers of Tioga county. Mr. Mitchell’s
education was obtained in the schools of his native county, supplemented
by studies at Lewisburg University, and at the Bryant and Stratton Business
college in Buffalo, N.Y. At the age of 21 he came to Troy, Pa., and began
his business life by establishing a drug and book store. The following
year, in August 1862, in response to President Lincoln’s call for men to
defend the Union he assisted in recruiting and organizing the first cavalry
company in Bradford Co., was chosen first lieutenant, and with his company
joined the Eleventh Pennsylvania Cavalry. The next year he was promoted
to Captain. Having served beyond the three years for which he enlisted,
and his health having become seriously impaired, he declined the offer
of promotion to the rank of Major, and returned to his home in Troy in
the autumn of ’64. May 29, 1865, Captain Mitchell was united in marriage
to Miss Ellen E., only daughter of the late Samuel W. Pomeroy of this village.
To this union were born seven children, two sons and five daughters. Two
of the daughters died in infancy. The oldest son, Pomeroy Mitchell, died
at the age of twelve. The other four children together with his wife, and
four of his sisters survive him. After disposing of his drug and book business
he entered into partnership with his father-in-law in the banking business
under the firm name of Pomeroy & Mitchell, successors to Pomeroy Brothers.
He continued in this business after the death of Mr. Pomeroy, until this
bank was consolidated with the First National Bank of Troy a few years
ago. He also had extensive business interests in the west. Capt. Mitchell
held various local offices in Troy borough at different times. He was especially
interested in the public schools, and served for many years on the Board
of Education. To stimulate excellence in English spelling he established
the B. B. Mitchell Gold Medal Prize, to be awarded each year to the student
of the Troy high school sustaining the highest average in spelling contest.
From 1882 to 1884 he was a member of the lower house of the state legislature.
In 1892 he was elected to the state Senate, and reelected in 1896 serving
altogether ten years in the two houses. Besides serving on many other important
committees he was chairman of the Com. On Mines and Mining during his first
term to the senate, and of the Com. On Banks and Loan Associations during
his second term. Capt. Mitchell was a member of the Gustin Post G.A.R.,
taking an active part in the annual memorial services. He was also a member
of the Loyal Legion, and of the Masonic order. He united with the Presbyterian
church on confession of his faith in Christ, May 5, 1871. In 1873 he was
elected to the office of deacon for the term of three years. By successive
re-elections he held that office continuously until the time of his death,
acting also as treasurer of the deacons’ fund. He was also actively identified
with the Sunday school. In this he served for a time as a teacher, and
also as superintendent. As a member of the Bible class he was especially
noted for the regularity of his attendance. For more than a year immediately
preceding his last illness he did not miss a single Sabbath. For some years
past Capt. Mitchell’s health had at times been a cause of anxiety to his
family. Last fall a change for the worse led him to go to Philadelphia
for medical advice. After spending considerable time there he and his wife
went to Florida, stopping at Palm Beach and later at St. Augustine. The
temporary benefit of the change having passed away they returned to Philadelphia
early in April. His condition soon became so alarming that it was decided
to return at once to his home. Here the last month was spent in much suffering,
and in a steady decline, broken now and then by brief intervals of apparent
improvement followed by a speedy relapse, until the end came peacefully,
after a night of unconsciousness, at 9 o’clock Tuesday morning, May 24.
The funeral services were held at his late home on Thursday afternoon,
May 26, conducted by his pastor, Rev. E. P. Morse, assisted by Rev. T.
A. Hughes of the Baptist church; and the burial services were conducted
by the Grand Army Post at the family vault in Glenwood cemetery. TGR 1904
B.B. MITCHELL dead. Former Senator Passes Away at
his Home in Troy Tuesday. Hon. Benjamin B. Mitchell died at his home
in Troy boro on Tuesday morning, May 29, 1904, after a long period of poor
health in his 66th year. Senator B. B. Mitchell was born on a farm
in Tioga County on Jan. 14, 1859, the son of Richard and Harriet Dartt
Mitchell, formerly of Vermont and among the settlers of Tioga Co.
In August, 1881 he helped recruit the first cavalry company organized in
Bradford Co. was elected its first lieutenant and with his company joined
the Harlan Independent Cavalry at Philadelphia. On May 29, 1895 he
married Ellen E. Pomeroy, only child of Samuel W. and Melvina Pomeroy of
Troy, who with these children survive him: Mrs. Robert Van Syckle,
Benjamin B. Mitchell, Jr. and Miss Nan Mitchell. In 1882 he was elected
a member of the legislature on the Republican ticket, and in 1892 was elected
State senator and re-elected in 1896. Funeral services were held
on Thursday afternoon and interment was made in the family vault in Glenwood
Cemetery.
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COOKE, ARLAND B., (SRGP 14237)
Private services for Arland B. Cooke, 72, Troy, were held at the convenience
of the family, with Rev. Garry Zuber officiating. Interment was in
the Glenwood Cemetery. Mr. Cooke died Saturday, June 30, 1984 at
the Robert Packer Hospital. He was born Oct. 14, 1911, in Rutland,
Pa., the son of Otis and Lettie Seeley Cooke. He was a member of
the Troy United Methodist Church, member and past president of the Troy
Lions’ Club. He was a very active Mason, belonging to the following
groups; Trojan Masonic Lodge 306 F & AM, Troy Royal Arch Chapter 261,
Towanda Scottish Rite, Northern Commandery 16, Knights Templar Towanda,
Williamsport Consistory. He was also a member of the Pedigraft Club,
Sayre. Arland was an avid traveler and enjoyed photography.
He has a keen interest in history and geography. Mr. Cooke was a
pharmacist owning and operating Cooke’s Drug Store in Troy for 43
years until his retirement in 1975. He is survived by his wife of
44 years, Dorothy Brown Cooke; sons and daughters-in-law, Jeffery and Judy
Cooke, Queensland, Australia and James and Joanne Cooke, Fort Meade, Maryland;
grandson, Christopher; granddaughters, Jamie Lee and Katie Lou; sisters,
Erma Crumm, Millerton, Evelyn Guardino, Elmira; brother, Rexford, Westfield;
sister-in-law, Anne, Louisianna; several nieces and nephews. Memorials
may be directed to the American Heart Association. (TGR July 5, 1984) |
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Published On Tri-Counties Site On 15 FEB 2007
By Joyce M. Tice
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