Papers filed for construction and repair of bridges. The types of petitions presented to the Court of Quarter Sessions include: petitions for bridge construction and repair, petitions for inspections, and petitions for bridge funds. Other types of items include: specifications, proposals, and contracts for bridge construction and repair; bridge blueprints and plans; correspondence; bills for materials; and bridge condition reports. Many papers show date; court term and case number; names of petitioners, viewers, inspectors, and contractors; costs and fees; location of bridge; and name or number of bridge. The order and report of viewers documents are of particular interest as they usually include a copy of the original petition; the order and names of viewers to inspect the site; the public announcement for the viewers meeting; the report and recommendation of viewers, often with a drawing of the site and surrounding area; and the court decision.
System of Arrangement
Records are arranged by township, then chronologically within each township.
Walnut Hill School, c. 1941. First row, left to right: Arlene Frey, John Shenk, Jean Frey, Edward Wilson, Jane Kauffman, Jane Frey, Earl Frey Jr., Eleanor Wilson, Fluffy the dog. Second row, left to right: Ruth Kauffman, Betty Wilson, Ira Shenk, Ted Howe, Charles Kauffman. Third row, left to right: Elizabeth Drum (teacher), Wilbur Rice, John Young, Mike Orbank, Bob Wilson, Tennyson Frey, Mervin Rice.
Provenance
Digital image only. Original owned by Conestoga Area Historical Society.
Family and friends at Maple Grove pool in 1943. Rear from left: Nancy Miller, Mary Ann Brill, Dot Miller, Bud Brill. Front from left: Jackie Miller and Pauline Brill.
This record group contains canceled orders that were issued by the county commissioners for payment to be made by the county treasurer. The orders show date, order number, amount, name of payee, purpose, and signatures of the county commissioners. In the case of "poor children," teachers were reimbursed by the county for tuition and/or the supplies purchased for students whose parents were unable to pay. Orders include: Poor Children, Almshouse, Bridges, Coroners' Inquests, Prisons, Roads, Court House, and Tax Exonerations.
System of Arrangement
The record group is organized chronologically, then arranged by order number within each year.
Signers of petition: Samuel R. Peters, Martin Eshleman, Jacob B. Eshleman, Martin Mellinger, James Bones, Jacob Heiny, William R. Peters, Joseph B. Habecker, Frederick M. Brady, John W. Rumel, Christian Hunke, Samuel George, Adam Stater, Robert Pentice, Samuel McGunde, Jacob Miller, Jacob Ritter, W. Ulmer, Adam K. Manning, Sr., Jacob F. Frey, Joseph Frey, Anthony Bumselor, John F. Frey.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
