Return of the Constable of Lebanon Twp., return Abraham Cornman, Henry Smith to sell liquor by the pint and John Renalt. Constable William Clark.
Return of the Constable of Little Britain Twp., return James Gillerest and John Gibones for retailing spirits by the [smalls] and Abraham Willson for selling rum by the quart and gallon.
Return of the Constable of Drumore Twp., return John Long, John Crawford, and Hugh Long who sells rum and cider by the small measure. William Crawford Constable.
Return of the Constable of Lampeter Twp., return Joseph Haynes, John Clark, and Casper Keylor for selling rum, wine and cider by small measure. Jacob Hains Constable.
Return of the Constable of Strasburg Twp., return John Fouts and John Ferree for selling rum and wine by small measure. Henry Fults Constable.
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Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
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.
Petition for appointment of inspectors; order for inspection and inspection report
Description
Court term: April 1845.
Location: On public road from Mount Joy, Mount Joy Twp. and East Donegal Twp., to Manheim. [Harrison Twp. was formed from Mount Joy Twp. and Rapho Twp. and existed for only a short time].
Document types: Petition for appointment of inspectors.
Order for inspection and inspection report.
System of Arrangement
Records are arranged by township, then chronologically within each township.
Upper part of Paxton near the Narrows, Thomas Galloughar.
Additional names: William Sissler, Lancaster; Jacob Hartsler, Hempfield; John Unger, Warwick; Joseph Gass, Cocalico; Daniel Fissle; Donegal; Daniel Bryson, Bart; John Merkley, Lampeter; John Miller, Salisbury.
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Access Conditions / Restrictions
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