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Bob: The initial problem with anthracite, a.k.a. “stone coal” is that it burned very hot and required a good and hot source of ignition to kindle a flame within the coal itself. Prior to the discovery of petroleum as a fuel, most people considered whale oil and other forms of burnable viscous...

Right you are, Spungman! While Wilson does provide a rather well done treatment of how cyclists fostered road improvements, for those seeking more information on the late-nineteenth and early-twentieth-century “Good Roads” movement, there is nothing like going to the contemporaneous source...

Folks: Here is another short excerpt from 1829 that discusses the charcoal trade at that time. Extracted from Hazard’s Register of Pennsylvania : Devoted to the Preservation of Facts and Documents, and Every Other Kind of Useful Information Respecting the State of Pennsylvania. Vol. IV...

Guy: Other turnpikes in Burlington County included: The Medford and Tuckerton Turnpike Co., incorporated 1852 The Mount Holly and Pemberton South Turnpike Co., incorporated 1852 The Vincentown and Tabernacle Turnpike Co., incorporated 1854 The Vincentown and Mount Holly Turnpike Co...

George: Cursed am I now? Well, I will have to redouble my efforts so I completely overwhelm you! :) Then I will not only be cursed, but damned as well! Best regards, Jerseyman

Folks: Here is a short excerpt from 1829 that explains one of the cut-overs in the Pine Barrens and how the resultant wood was used. Extracted from Hazard’s Register of Pennsylvania : Devoted to the Preservation of Facts and Documents, and Every Other Kind of Useful Information Respecting...

Tom: I’m glad you had a chance to read this article; I was going to drop you an email about it. Regarding Benjamin Jones, if you read the passage again, I think you will see that the author was merely recounting historical events and did not intimate that he enjoyed any palaver with Mr...

Ben: Your dedication to all of us Piniacs is humbling and deeply appreciated! If there is anything I can do to aid you in any way, please do not hesitate to ask! I look forward to seeing your handiwork in a couple of weeks!! Best regards, Jerseyman

Folks: While the New Year has just started, March is not all that far away, so Linda Stanton asked me to remind you that it is time to start thinking about your attendance at the 2010 Lines on the Pines event. Here are all the particulars: “About Blueberries and Cranberries.” Ted...

At second blush, I agree with you regarding the map rotation. Your aerial view from Bing confirms that my map show the proper location for the hotel. I think we are all on the same page now. Best regards, Jerseyman

Bob: I am glad you enjoyed the read, despite the author’s pomposity and his biased descriptions of the “Pine Rats,” as he calls them. There are more articles coming as time permits, but today I have to work on projects that will put some food on the table. Best regards, Jerseyman

I can’t account for the differences between the two maps; it seems obvious to me that one of the cartographer’s did a poor job of labeling! An examination of the cellar holes for size should determine on which side of the road the hotel stood. Perhaps Manumuskin Al can shed some light on this...

Bob: I know you knew that, but I saw your posting as an opportunity to establish a disclaimer for anyone else who might read this material—particularly in light of the article I posted last night! Thanks for providing that opportunity! Best regards, Jerseyman

Folks: I offer this piece with some trepidation, based on the jaundiced and scandalous description of Pine Barren residents of the time and the other factual errors found in the article, including those about the Jersey Devil. Nonetheless, I thought you would enjoy the read, keeping my...

Pancoast Drifter: I just KNEW someone would pick up on the sentences at at the end of Hillman’s article!! Glad it gave you a chuckle or two—it certainly had me laughing!! Best regards, Jerseyman

Bob: As with all of the historical material I have posted of late, the opinions expressed and the information contained therein in no way reflects my viewpoint or represent my mindset concerning historical matters. All of these articles are posted here for your reading pleasure and amusement...