in Pennsylvania from Germany in early April 1748. Muhlenberg with his colleague Rev. Peter Brunnholtz brought Handshue to Lancaster on �April 23 and on the following day Rev. Handshue "preached an edifying sermon on the Gospel of the Good Shepherd before a numerous congregation." At the close of the

of Dayton, Ohio. A native of Pine Grove, Pennsylvania, he had already served parishes in Pennsylvania, Maryland and Ohio, had been an instruc- tor in Wittenberg College and was an associate editor of The Lutheran Observer His work in Lancaster began in March 1862, and immediately his preaching and

Lancaster. He served as the first president from 1870 to 1876 and again in 1920 served for some time as the head of the Lancaster organization. A veteran of the Civil War, Mr. Bursk served during two different enlistments in the 122nd Pennsylvania Volunteers and the 50th Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers

Cape Hinlopen to the Falls of the Delaware and thence westward to the Great Falls in the Susquehanna, near the mouth of the Conewago Creek." 1 The Lancaster County Historical Society held a meeting on April 1 with a program commemorating the Three Hundredth Anniversary of the Found- ing of Pennsylvania

Hall last night to hear Eli Perkins tell what he knew about the Perkins Family. W. U. Hensel, Esq. of the Intelligencer introduced the lecturer for the evening, Melville D. Landon, better known as Eli Perkins." "His very appearance is comical and you begin to feel good the moment you look at him. The

Lancaster County, an office he filled with great credit and ability. Upon the death of Mr. Stevens in 1868 Mr. Dickey was nominated and elected to fill his �unexpired term in Congress as well as for the subsequent term of two years." "Since the expiration of his last term in Congress, Mr. Dickey confined

Lancaster County. His office was at 135 East King street and his home was at 323 North Duke street. �"THE NEW HOLLAND RAILROAD - This new road which passes through the north of this township received another quietus. The officers or inspectors of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company have been viewing it and