The Isaiah D. Stehman Papers contain property records, such as deeds and agreements, for the flour mill in Mount Joy, Pennsylvania, as well as personal papers of Isaiah D. Stehman. The property owners included Martin Spickler, William and Margaret Kuhn, John M. Brandt's family, and Isaiah D. Stehman. Mr. Stehman's personal papers include a broadside for a public sale in Manor Twp., passport and certificates of church membership.
Admin/Biographical History
The Mount Joy Steam Mill was build in Mount Joy borough in 1854 by gabriel Bear. in 1870, Bear sold the mill to John M. Brant. When A. K. Manning joined Brandt as a business partner in 1881, they added rollers and searators for a more modern way to make flour. The company was renamed Mount Joy Roller Mill. More rollers were added in 1883 and 1886. Manning retired in 1891 and Brant & Sons continued production until they were joined by Isaiah D. Stehman in 1905. New equipment was added in 1912. By 1920, Stehman was the sole owner. he partnered with a party named Newhauser in 1937, but was again the sole owner by 1946 until his death in 1950.
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Community Map Company ; Mount Joy Township Board of Supervisors [Distributor,
Date of Publication
1993?]
Physical Description
1 map : 4 col. ; 38 x 46 cm. on sheet 49 x 64 cm. folded to 32 x 25 cm.
Notes
Includes indexed advertisements.
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Contents
Text on verso: Municipal departments -- Public meetings -- Pa. Senator Noah W. Wenger district office -- Voting districts -- New and revised ordinances -- Permits -- 1993 elected and appointed officials -- Federal officials.
K.T. Keller...his special relationship with Mount Joy--From life of an American workman--From Chrysler Corporation--The two fire truck gifts--Mount Joy's community exhibits.
