http://www.pristowwweb.com/WHSHistory.html I just found this very interesting web site about Wiindber, PA. - Batha Karr Killed in Action: In World War I, 185 Windber men took up arms to make the world safe for democracy. Seventy-eight were killed in action. 2,502 Served U.S.: In World War II, 2,502 men from the Windber area served in the armed forces. Eighty-seven were killed in action. Military Mailmen: Probably the first "mailmen" in the Paint Creek Valley were the express riders that carried military information. Early Postal Rates: The postal rates in the first postal service in the Paint Creek Valley was eight cents for a single sheet of paper for any distance under 40 miles. The maximum charge was 33 cents for over 500 miles. Cure for Cold? Boiled beans mashed with garlic were a sure cure for coughs and colds in the Middle Ages. First Councilmen: The first councilmen of Windber were J. C. Harding, John Lochrie, W. P. Kelly, A. G. Miller, A. M. Bloom, H. B. Burke and J. E. Seymore. First Government: The Windber government under its charter consisted of a burgess, seven councilmen and a high constable. Some Other Wagons: The Conestoga Wagon is well known but some others that closely resembled it are the "Chattanooga", "Carson" and the "Studebaker" wagons. Railroad Organized: After the South Fork Dam caused the Johnstown Flood, the South Fork Railroad Co. was organized and started to build a railroad from South Fork to Dunlo, a distant of eight miles. Important Road: The Shade Furnace Road from Shade through Sclap Level to Johnstown was an important route in the 1830s and '40s for transporting goods. Trail From Blair: The Frankstown Trail crossed the Alleghenies from Frankstown near what is now Hollidaysburg and Duncansville and branched to Conemaugh Old Town or Kickanapolin's Town now call Johnstown. Thomas 1st Burgess: Herrick Thomas was elected as the first burgess of Windber. Two Early Roads: The two main roads which connected the Juplaia Valley with the Stony Creek and Conemaugh Valleys in the early days were the Lower Path and the Frankstown Trail. Had Funny Ideas: The early American settlers thought that typhoid fever was caused by night air, green apples, fear or intense thought. Worth the Cure: Early treatment of smallpox included Indian sweat baths and whiskey. Part of Charge: The Grace Lutheran Church of Rummel originally was a part of the Mt. Zion Evangelical Church of Scalp Level. Built by Board: Windber Public School Building No. One was built by the Windber Board of Education. Members were Dr. 0. J. Shank, J. C. Begley, A. G. Bantley, Dr. H. L. Carlisle, C. E. Davies and J. W. A. Roley. Director Elected: At the annual meeting of Windber National Bank, E. A. Delaney, chief engineer for Berwind-White Coal Mining Co., was elected a director to fill a vacancy created by the death of W. A. Crist of Johnstown, John R, Caldwell was named to succeed Mr. Crist as president, B. L. Simpson, former cashier, was elected vice president. No Envelopes Used: In pioneer days, letters were not sent in envelopes. They were folded and sealed with wax and addressed on the back. First Graduates: The members of the first graduating class of the Windber New Red Brick High School were Ruby Ducan, Ethel Miller, Eva Bell, Patience Williams, Sue Vickroy, Alice Tyler, Roy Sharpies and John Wrye. Tummy Remedies: Bark was stripped from white walnut and quaking aspen trees by early colonists to make a tea for digestive troubles. Green "cones" from the cucumber tree also were recommended for stomach pains. Rheumatism "Cure": The early settler treated rheumatism with goose grease seasoned with black pepper, vigorously rubbed on the afflicted parts. Godel Was Chief: P. F. Godel was the first chief of police of Windber. He was followed by S. W, McMullen who served for 26 years. Pioneer Mine: David Shaffer opened the first coal mine in the Windber area, it was located near what is now the corner of Cambria Avenue and 15th Street. Real Company Town: The Berwind-White Coal Co. gave Windber its name and laid out the plans for the streets and avenues that replaced the lanes and cow paths of a former era. Mines Productive: James Cunningham of the Berwind-White Co. established Eureka Mines 31 through 40 at Windber. They product more than 10,000 tons of coal per day. Unusual Treatment: Early preventions for toothache included picking the teeth with a splinter from a lightning-struck tree. Or using the nail from the middle toe of an owl.