Signers of petition: J. B. Good, Daniel Sensenig, Anthony Good, Jacob Burckhard, Reuben E. Shober, Solomon Good, Peter Musser, John A. Seitzinger, Jonas Musselman, Daniel Bowman, Joseph Good, Adam Kessler, Jacob Good, J. B. Musselman.
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Signers of petition: Amos Lyle, William F. Jenkins, Joseph Gray, John Rily, George Jenkins, J. A. Blake, Samuel W. Scott, S. W. P. Boyd, Samuel Wicks, Joseph Smedley Jr., Robert Killough, George Tollinger, Joseph Jenkins, J. Morris Jackson, Amos Ailes.
3 items, 3 pieces
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Signers of petition of a eating house: George Rettew, J. Halls Fridy, Frederick Weller, James Boys, Benjamin F. Gram, John S. Boys, John C. Irwin, Abram M. Smith, [signature in German], John M. Weller, John H. Musser, Samuel Miller, A. R. Rohrer, H. S. Colm, Jacob C. Clair, Jacob Heinaman, Peter Weller, Abraham Hieneman, Isaac Hienaman, John Mumma, [signature in German], Jacob Bard, Henry Frollich, Peter Weller Sr., John Haugindobler.
Signers of petition: Martin Kendig, Joseph Reitzel, Samuel Styer, John S. Boys, Abraham Greu, Henry M. Weller, John Haugendobler, Jacob Will, John R. Markly, George Rettew, John N. Mummau, Isaac Heinaman, Abraham Heinaman.
4 items, 4 pieces
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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.
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.
Location: Near J. H. Zarracher's Dam, formerly Michael Wither's Mill, on public road from Lampeter Square, West Lampeter Twp., to New Providence, Providence Twp.
Document types: Petition for appointment of viewers.
Order and report of viewers.
2 items, 3 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
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