reproduced. All have been enlarged about one-third. �history, derived from Dr. Seidenstick- er's "First Century of German Print- ing," may not be amiss. It was the third German newspaper published in Pennsylvania. The first number was issued on August 7, 1787. The pub- lishers were Steiner, Albrecht and Lahn

Petition. "To the Honorable John Penn Es- quire Lieutenant Governor of the Province of Pennsylvania and coun- ties of New Castle, Kent and sus- sex on Delaware, and his Honor- able Council-- The Petition of divers Inhabitants �of the County of Lancaster Humbly Shewetn That the great Road from the upper

Author: Diffenderffer, Frank Ried, 1833-1921. Title: Arthur Armstrong / by F. R. Diffenderffer, Litt.D. Primary Material: Book Subject(s): Armstrong, Arthur, 1798-1851. Artists--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County. Lancaster County (Pa.)--Biography. Publisher: Lancaster, Pa. : Lancaster County Historical

DATE STONES. As a rule, the early German settlers in Pennsylvania were not much given to self-laudation or praise- They were too busy in cutting down the forests, tearing out the stumps and carting off the stones that often covered their lands to give much attention to less material things

, Lancaster county, Pennsylvania, October 5, 1899. Peace to the Brave! They do not need our praising, For in all hearts is treasured every name; Yet for the future we to-day are raising A tablet to their fame. And while the trees put on their fading splendors And trail their banners like to knights of old

been printed in this city and is exceedingly rare, I shall give the title in full, which is as follows: "(A) Cir- cular Letter of the United Reformed Preachers (pastors) in Pennsylvania to all the Reformed Congregations (situ- ated) there, in which they briefly set forth how the great Jehovah has in

a recommendation by the Lords of the Privy Council to the Crown, that "we do not see any Sufficient reason for an Absolute pro- hibition of all Theatrical Representa- tions in Pennsylvania, and, therefore, beg leave to propose that this act may not receive His Majesty's Allowance, Yet we do not mean

. Diffenderffer, Litt.D. Primary Material: Book Subject(s): Murdoch, James E. Theater--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County. Publisher: Lancaster, Pa. : Lancaster County Historical Society, 1905/1906 Description: [114]-119 p. ; 23 cm. Series: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 10, no. 4 Call Number

ELECTORAL VOTE OF PENNSYLVANIA IN 1804. There was recently brought to light in this city an official document nearly one hundred years old, which has both a local as well as a national interest. It is the report of the Electoral Board of the State of Pennsylvania covering the eiection for President

the County of Lancaster and state of Pennsylvania, Yeoman, being of sound mind and understanding, but considering the uncertainty of this life, do make, publish & declare this my last Will & Testament in the man- ner and form following, hereby revok- ing and renouncing all former and other Wills by me