Journal of the Historical Society of the Cocalico Valley ;
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Includes index.
Summary
This issue contains the transcription of the 1869 diary of Clay Township resident Samuel R. Hess, and provides a day-to-day look at the life of a typical Mennonite farmer and businessman. The diary has been indexed by name and provides a list of local residents with whom Hess had contact with.
Changes in German Surnames and Personal Names--Changes in City and Village Names--Mennonites, Quakers and the Settlement of Pennsylvania--The Wandering Menno Simons--The Beginnings of English Quakerism--William Penn's Travels in Europe--Early German Quakers: A Small Minority--The Frankfort Companie--Germantown and the Susquehanna Subscribers--Protestantism and Books: Driving Forces behind the German Migration--The Froschauer Presses of Zurich--The German Americans--The Land of Wars--Of Kings and Queens and Lesser Nobility--The Rhine as a Migration Route.
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Contents
A sketch of the shoe industry -- Surrounding farms -- Akron's cigar industry -- Martin's Prezel Bakery -- Showalter's Meats -- Sports -- Borough schools -- Mennonite Central Committee -- The Electric Company -- Akron tinsmiths -- Railroad service to Akron Borough -- Trolley service to Akron -- Restaurants -- History of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church -- Zion Lutheran Church -- Grace Evangelical Congregational Church -- Akron Church of the Brethren -- Akron United Zion Church -- Akron Mennonite Church -- The Bible Baptist Church -- Pilgrims Mennonite Church -- The New Joy Brethren in Christ Church.