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.
"Mountville Pa. Oct. 13, 1919 My Dear Brother and Sisters. Today Abraham Keagy was hear fro dinner and he said Ida s man ? is very poorly he had a stroke last thursday and the doctor said he might live a day or so but his time is up Keagys daughter is there and Ida has enough to do to tend to him we have no other news I am busy and will write more soon Your Brother Aaron"
Man in Native American costume standing with arms raised standing by a body of water. Written underneath image: "J. E. Vandersloot". Real photo postcard.