Deed (indenture) printed by Ephrata Cloister on vellum for John Miller, blacksmith of Lancaster Borough, and his wife Elizabeth, for use in selling lots in the "Town Called "Millers Burgh." Blank areas are filled in by hand for sale of property to Margaret Stout for 50 pounds. Initially filled in on May 1, 1764, and completed at bottom on March 8, 1765. Pink linen ribbons and red sealing wax are affixed at bottom right. The headpieces printed at top left is done in elaborate letter style using the first two words "This indenture." Each initial line is done in the distinctive illuminated manner of Ephrata Cloister, employing floral and foliate designs.
Reverse is also used as a deed for the transfer of property for Margaret Stour to Patrick McElkar, begun 1770 and completed 1771. Red linen ribbons and red sealing wax are affixed to bottom right (of reverse).
Generally good, darkened and soiled on sections of reverse side, sprinkled stains and light soiling overall. Bottom right corner torn off. Three vertical and two horizontal fold lines.
Framed for 2006 Printed Word Exhibit.
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2004-07-28
Condition Notes
Generally good, darkened and soiled on sections of reverse side, sprinkled stains and light soiling overall. Bottom right corner torn off. Three vertical and two horizontal fold lines.
Photograph- Gentlemen standing on the steps of the Stockyard Hotel.
Description
Gentlemen standing on the steps of the Stockyard Hotel. First row, left to right: George Kocher, George Adams, J. C. Schrack, Harry Stauffer, Harry Snavely, Frank C. Musser. Second row, left to right: H. P. Kennedy, Andrew Frantz, Isaac Douts, Louis Lyons, Herbert Kress, James Sherer, Eugene Wingender. Third row, left to right: Maurcie Brubaker, Edward Shultz, John Miller, Isaac N. Eby. Back row, left to right: David Fulmer, James Caldwell, Walter Dunlap, W. Scott Grube, E. E. Maybee, Oliver Brubaker, Isaac Musser, J. R. P., Jonas Minnich, B. D. Fox, Thomas Scanlon, William Young, William Troutman.
The Pirates Club celebrates Herbert Beck's 80th Birthday Party at the Hamilton Club, November 15, 1955. Identified are: Miles Kieffer, H. M. J. Klein, Edwin Searles, John Z. Miller, John Wilhoft, A. C. Darmstaetter, Donald Cadgow, Sam Dyke. Beck is wearing Pirate hat and Pirate banner is shown.
Newspaper photograph of the Rheems underpass on the old Harrisburg Pike. In 1910, when this was taken, traffic of the main highway and the trolley shared the right of way. Frank W. Mumma was motorman and John Miller was conductor.