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.
Lancaster High School Orchestra All persons are listed according to the instrument they played. All selections performed during 3 year period and history of music department also on back of print. Persons listed are: First violins: Herbert G. Waitz, James T. Lane, John L. warfel, Raymond L. Myres, Herbert Smeltz, Anna H. Watt, Sarah Lutz, Irene Ranck, Marguerite Herr. Second Violins: Eugene W. Fickes, Morris Cohn, Wm. W. H--n,Chas. P. Weise, Charles Mehl, Frank J. Everts, Gertrude Leachy, Mabel W. Patterson, Amelia L. Aukamp, Nellie Hoopes, Anna Rorher, Agusta Cox. Violas: Eva H. Thorbahn, Walter H. Leaman,Michael Felser. Cello: J. Stuart Thorbahn Bass: Don W. Gorrecht Oboe: Albert C. Peterson Flute:A--- Mohring Piccolo: Karl Gorrecht Clarionets: Jennie Moring, Wm. F. Myers, Fred Z. Haldy, Walter K. Swords Cornets: William G. Trost, John W. Eckenrode, Winfred Daniels, Fred K. Freund French Horn: Clarence H. Smith Drums: William D. Bowers, George W. Banzhoff Piano: Cora Fisher Instructor and Leader: Prof. Carl Thobahn
Photograph- John P. McCaskey. Written on back: " 'The human heart is like Heaven, the more angels the more room.' Lancaster, PA June 29, 1900 Very truly yours, J. P. McCaskey".
Photograph- John P. McCaskey. Written on back: " 'The human heart is like Heaven, the more angels the more room.' Lancaster, PA June 29, 1900 Very truly yours, J. P. McCaskey".
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John P. McCaskey. Written on back: " 'The human heart is like Heaven, the more angels the more room.' Lancaster, PA June 29, 1900 Very truly yours, J. P. McCaskey".
Photograph- John P. McCaskey. Written on back: " 'The human heart is like Heaven, the more angels the more room.' 6,28,1901 Lancaster, PA Very truly yours, J. P. McCaskey"
Photograph- John P. McCaskey. Written on back: " 'The human heart is like Heaven, the more angels the more room.' 6,28,1901 Lancaster, PA Very truly yours, J. P. McCaskey"
Description
John P. McCaskey. Written on back: " 'The human heart is like Heaven, the more angels the more room.' 6,28,1901 Lancaster, PA Very truly yours, J. P. McCaskey"
Lancaster High School class of 1901, seated on the steps of the school. John Piersol McCaskey is seated to the right of the first row. Students in the photo include: William Zecher, Ephraim Eshleman, James I. Pyle, Dr. John Rieth and Mabel Zecher Kieffer.
