 The change was desired principally because the railroad and canal connections with Orwigsburg were problematic to transport the public to that town without losing valuable time, while Pottsville had such facilities and was within easy access from all parts of the county.Kelayres Massacre
On November 5, 1934 (election eve), a parade marched through the Village of Kelayres, Kline Township.A crowd of Democratic Party supporters walked toward the home of Republican Party leader, Joseph Bruno.