until his death in 1858. As a member of the New Jerusalem Church, he applied the principles of his religion to the acts of his everyday life, and the results were beneficial to all around him. His third wife, who survived him, shared his belief that religion was best evidenced in the consistent practice

“Barney” Ewell (1918-1996) was born in Harrisburg and lived in Lancaster for most of his life. He won the U.S. junior sprint title in high school and made a name for himself with many other athletic achievements. As a college athlete at Penn State University, Ewell won NCAA titles in 100-meter and 200

crowding in and breathing an air of freedom." 3 Governor Calvert remarked, "This Superiority, as I may term it, of the people over the Government , seems Un- naturall."4 Just before the formation of our county, the western part of Chester County, which became Lancaster County, was already well settled

• Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17603-3125 717.392.4633 • www.LancasterHistory.org Biographical and Historical Note: On 22 February 1878, Peter Watt, James Shand and Gilbert Thompson advertised the opening of a new store, The New York Store, featuring new lines of foreign and domestic dry goods as well as fancy

and fire escapes have been added. The front has been given a coating of pencilled brick veneer. Larger window sash with pulleys and weights have replaced the former narrow windows as shown in original wood cuts of the structure. This building continued to be used as a House of the Poor and Employ

War period in good condition is in itself an extreme rarity, but to find one having the initials of the owner en- graved on the silver thumb-piece and another full name engraved on the side- plate is—well, just about as rare a find, in the gun collecting fraternity, as could be wished for. The author

, Insert 5 Speech Notes for address to Mountville Farm Women’s Society. [Prepared by Daniel W. Geist]. Discusses history and present status of public education in Pennsylvania, as well as roles and duties of parents and teachers. Letterhead of Public Schools of Lancaster County. Folder 2 Correspondence

Philip Wager to Adam Reigart, Jr. Wager is consoling Reigart on the recent loss of a loved one and lets him know to expect a visit of consolation from a cousin. Other family members would like to visit as well but the weather keeps them home. 7 February 1806. Letter from Philip Wager to Adam Reigart, Jr