Jim; Willard Burgess had an old Underwood typewriter that he used in his store. He used the hunt & peck method. He was a Notary Public,so the old manuel typewriter came in handy. About McConnell, wasnt it called Steamwell Crossing at one time ? I always admired the Claude Gore house beside Rt 10.at McConnell. Yes, anyone of an advanced age was called uncle & aunt,although they were no kin; a title of respect. Shelby