Weathervane constructed in shape of rooster of painted sheet iron with hand forged hinges. "1759" cut out from center. Streaks of paint to represent feathers on tail and from neck. Yellow beak and red comb and chin.
From old hotel on the Lincoln Highway east of Lancaster, PA. Purchased at the sale of the estate of the Misses Metzger by donor.
Tinned sheet iron coffeepot with band handle and straight tube spout. Painted decoration with floral design in yellow, green, red and with a yellow border at top. Marked, "624" on the interior of the lid. Pressure adhesive label on bottom reads, "No Acc No."
Painted sheet iron sander or pounce pot to sprinkle onto and absorb excess ink. Cylindrical form with pierced top and slightly concave base. Underside is marked, "S" in cursive hand. Painted black with overlay of a floral decorative band at top and yellow line at base.
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.