a Motor Vehicle. Photograph of an automobile at an unidentified toll gate. 1930. Folder 2 Railroads, Disbursements Payments from Bank of Pennsylvania, apparently for prominent people associated with railroad development in Lancaster County. 1835. Folder 3 Railroads, Columbia-related Railroads and

Note: Christian G. Herr (1839-1902) was the son of Daniel Herr and Susan Margaretta Hornberger, and a descendant of Rev. Hans Herr. A tobacconist in Lancaster, he began as a clerk in the 1850s and soon owned a store. By 1877, he had a tobacco warehouse in the city and was manufacturing cigars with his

of a family member. No date. Letter from Philip Wager to Adam Reigart, Jr., merchant recounting an evening stroll near his store. Talked to Doctor Halmuth, also met a gentleman and lady and spoke with them in German. No date. Letter from Philip Wager to Adam Reigart with words of condolence after the

Note: The Danner Family Correspondence contains letters to and from members of the Danner family who lived in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Maryland, and Georgia, 1745-1857. The collection also includes poetry and property records. Most documents are written in English and others are in German. One letter from

in Rush v. Geist, et. al. Orders restitution of several properties and sums to the estate of Harriet G. Rush. Further orders estate to be divided and distributed in accordance with terms of will, despite dissolution of trusts established for this purpose upon death of Rush’s daughter, Helen D. Miler

sum of 48 dollars 87 cents. Signature illegible, April 4, 1809. 11. Receipt written in German. Possibly between Samuel Rihm and Philip Lauger, September 11, 1809. 12. Receipt from Jacob Reeme. 25 dollars in full of all demands, signed Philip Lauger , December 21, 1809. 13. Receipt from Jacob Reeme. 10

find means of conveyance there— As I must leave in time to reach Morgans Corner that evening I hope you will allow me to be delivered early in the proceedings— With great respect Your [obt svt] Thaddeus Stevens W. Townsend [Esq?] L a n c a s t e r H i s t o r y �

, however, was not his only passion. He was an avid bicyclist and belonged to the Lancaster Cycling Club and the League of American Wheelmen. Through these organizations, he helped to improve the condition of roads in Pennsylvania. He was �230 North President Avenue • Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17603-3125