A PICTURE OF WASHINGTON BY A LANCASTER ARTIST Some months ago, in a discussion concerning certain oil paintings of Washington, Mr. Stans V. Henkels, of Philadelphia, who for a long time has been one of the leading book auctioneers in this country and also an expert on that subject, mentioned a

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refutation of the slanderous stories against the name of Thaddeus Stevens placed before the public by Thomas Dixon / by Judge Charles I. Landis. Primary Material: Book Subject(s): Stevens, Thaddeus, 1792-1868. Dixon, Thomas, 1864-1946. Lancaster (Pa.)--History--Errors, inventions, etc. Publisher: Lancaster

by the Paxtang boys in December, 1763. Also please note that Lancaster was the state capital of Pennsylvania from 1799 to 1812. The second court house that stood in Penn Square was taken down in 1852, and not in 1853, as is stated on page 5. There is absolutely no truth in the statement, on page 5

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JAMES ANNESLY'S (LORD ALTAMONT'S) TRADITIONAL RESIDENCE IN LANCASTER COUNTY, FROM 1728 TO 1741 — NOT A FACT — ONLY UNFOUNDED TRADITION. By H. Frank Eshleman. Rupp, in a foot note page 243 of his History of Lancaster County, says that "James, afterwards Lord Altham, was confined in the prison at

for killing a man. - 4 C., 255. More border troubles with Maryland. - 4 C., 256. Unruly Indians come to a home in Conestoga and demand liquor. Threaten lives if refused. - 1 A., 547. 1738 Lancaster County elections returns, see - 3 V., 319. Governor Thomas says the prosperity of Pennsylvania is