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.
Mortgage in the Amount of $10,000 Between The Safety Buggy Company of Lancaster, Pa and John W. Hiemenz
Description
Mortgage in the amount of $10,000 between The Safety Buggy Company of Lancaster, Pa. and John W. Hiemenz. Dated December 4, 1894. Collateral offered is the land, premises, and buildings of The Safety Buggy Company originally deeded to the Safety Buggy Company, September 13, 1894.
Witnessed by M. L. Herr, President and H. L. Mellinger, Secretary
Mortgage transferred to The Peoples Trust Savings and Deposit Company of Lancaster, December 17, 1894.
Bond and Warrant satisfied May 1, 1896.
G.W. Dodge & Son was founded in Berlin, New York in 1871 and relocated to Lancaster, Pennsylvania in 1876. In 1885, G.W. Dodge's eldest son, Byron G. Dodge, became president of the company. The company eventually merged with the Lancaster Cork Works and the American Cork Company and by 1895 was known as the Lancaster Cork Company. The company combined with several other cork companies in 1895 (including Armstrong) and became the site of the Closure Plant for the Armstrong Cork Company.
