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Abraham Ream, 100 acres, 1 horse, 2 cows, value €316, mnx £107. George Rely, 50 acres, 2 horses, 2 tows, value EGG, tax 100. Henry Reinhold, 25 acres, 1 hotse, 2 cows, value .570, tax £50. William Rock, 3 acres, 2 cows, value 112, tax $15.
Jacob Roland, 30 neres, 1 horse, 2 cows, valne £70, tax £56. Ulrich Shick, 130 acres, 2 horses, 3 cows, value £419, tax £125. David Shirk, 130 acres, 2 horses, 3 cows, value £419, tax £117. Michael Shirk, 130 acres, 2 horses, 2 cows, value £419, tax £118. Christopher Sharp, 50 acres, I horse, 2 cows, value £56, txx £ 35. William Shoemaker, 40 acres, 2 horses, 2 cows, value £146, tax £60. Jacob Snuday, 30 acres, 1 horse, 2 cows, value fluG, tax £50. Christian Showalter, 100 acres, 2 horses, 4 cows, value £332, tax £60. Christian Weist, 120 acres, 3 horseb, 8 cows, value $294, tax £116. Michel Walter, 50 neres, 1 horse, 3 cows, value £69, tax £25. Williamt Walter, 50 acres, 2 horses, 3 cows, value £129, tux £46. Jacob Zinn, GU acres, 2 cows, value £70, tax £45.
Adolphus Zimmerman, 50 arres, 2 horses, 2 cows, value £86, tax £50. Peter Zimmerman, 200 acres, value (400, tax t125.
The above list of names is taken from a list con- taining the names of all the freeholders of Cocalieo township, and may contain the names of several who did not live within the limits of West Cocalico at that time, but have subsequently moved hither. The old list also contains several names of persons who lived within the present limits of Clay. From what we conld gather the persons named in the above list re- sided on their respective plantations as follows :
Jacob Amweg lived near Reinholdsville, and was probably the son of Michael Amweg, who settled there before 1745.
Abraham Bear lived on the farm now owned by Jacob Fry, near Stevens' Station.
Henry Blumshine lived north of Reinholdsville.
Henry Binkley lived sonth of Reinholdsville, on the farm now owned by Peter Gress, and had the oldest tannery known in West Cocalieo.
George Brunner lived near Reinholdsville, was probably the son of Jacob Brunner, one of the first settlers.
John, Christian, David, and Peter Bricker, in Cum- berland, were the sons of Peter Bricker, who settled east of the Cocalico Creek, near Cocalico post-office.
Peter Becker and his mother, Widow Becker, lived one and a half miles south of Schoeneck, near Indian Creek, on the farm now owned by Martin Becker, a deseendant of Peter Becker.
Joseph and Christian Conrad lived about one mile north of Schoeneck, on land now owned by Jacob Conrad.
Anthony and Jacob Dornbach lived on the land settled by Israel Eberly in 1741, on the farms now owned by Obed and Jacob Dornbach.
Jacob Dissler lived near Cocalico Creek, one mile south of Cocalico post-ofliee.
Joseph and John Flickinger lived near Reinhold's Station ; John was the owner and probably the builder of the mill now owned by William Mellinger.
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HISTORY OF LANCASTER COUNTY.
Henry Hlyple was the owner of the present seat of Schoeneck, after the death of his father, Paul Hyple, the first settler.
Samuel Harnish lived on Harnish Creek, and was the builder of the mill now owned by William Bechtel.
George Hoh lived near what is now Stevens' Station, on the farm now owned by Adam Slabach.
Joseph and Jolin Hefly lived in the southern part of West Cocalico, on Indian Creek, on farms now owned by Jacob and Adam Keller.
Nicholas Hertzog lived in Hertzog's Valley, on the farm now owned by John Hart.
John and Joseph Jackey were probably the sons of Abraham Jackey, who was one of the pioneer settlers of the vicinity of Reinholdsville.
David Landis lived on the farm now owned by Christian Wenger, situate one mile west of Stevens', on Steinmetz's Run.
Michael Kegerise lived in the vicinity of Black Horse.
Christian Newcomer lived near Schoeneck, on the farm now owned by Solomon Ilagy.
John Ober owned the land on which the village of Reinholdsville is located.
Adam, Joseph, and Christopher Oberly lived on farms west of Schoeneck, along Indian Creek.
George Redy lived in the northern part of the town- ship, where some of his descendants are still living.
Jacob Roland lived on the farm now owned by Rev. Stephen Sweitzer, situated near Stevens' Sration.
Ilenry Reinhold lived near Reinholdsville, and was probably the ancestor of the Reinhold family.
Ulrich, David, and Michael Shirk were the sons of Ulrich Shirk, who came with his father, Ulrich, from Switzerland in 1732. Ulrich lived on the farm now owned by Moses, David, on the farm now owned by Rudolph, and Michael on one now owned by Obed Shirk.
William Shoemaker was the son of Peter Shoe- maker, who settled near what is now Reinhold's Sta- tion, some time in the year 1840.
Jacob Sunday lived west of the Cocalico Creek, on the farm now owned by Samuel Dornbach.
Christian Weist lived in the northern part of the township, on the farm now owned by Christian Weist, a grandson of the first Christian.
Michael and William Walter lived on a farm situ- ated one mile south of Reinholdsville, on the Cocalico Creek.
Jacob Zinn lived on the farm now owned by Jacob Smith, near Mengle's Mill.
Adolphus and Peter Zimmerman were probably the sons of John Zimmerman, who was one of the first settlers of the vicinity of Reinhold's Station. Those names mentioned in the tax-list and not described here are names that are now well known as free- holders, but can have no place assigned them for 1780 with sufficient authority.
Civil List .- The following have been the principal township officers from the time indicated :
CONSTABLES.
1856. Daniel Good.
1863. Samuel Shuler.
1857. Peter Regerise.
1864. Sammel Bedgar.
1>68-59. William Hertzog. 1865-67. Jacob Correll.
1860. Samuel Bedgar.
1808-80, Henry Wise.
1861. John Sharp.
1881-83. Solomon Weinhold.
1502. Sunsuel Schuyler.
JUSTICES OF THE PEACE.
The following men have been justices of the peace for this township under the State Constitution allowing townships to elect such officers;
1640. William 11. Paul. 186G. B B. Flickinger.
Jacole Reinhold. F. A. Strin.
1845. Henry Pickens. William II. Paul.
1867. B. B Flickinger.
1871. J. A. Stuber.
1850. William Il Paul.
1855. William MI Cronse.
1875. Daniel II. Leutuer.
186 .. William H. Panl. 1877. 11. L. U'sner. F. Augustus Strin. B. B Flickinger.
1865. Jacob Reinhold.
1879. I A Stober
Allen W Weulzer.
1880. B. B. Flickinger.
SUPERVISORS.
1838. Samuel Keller.
JsGU. Michael Eberly.
Jacob Kegeilsu Jacob Neizley.
1839. Christian Wrist+ 1861, Samuel Dornbach.
William Mellinger. lemy Brummer.
1840. Samnel Mellinger. 1862. btwis Hetly.
William Spurd. Henry Brunner.
1841. Joel Shuk. 1863. Lewis lenly.
Jacob Hombach. Levi Ruth.
1842. William Gerhart. 1864 Emanuel Shirk.
Sammuel Bink holder.
Christian More.
1843. David Kmita. 1865. Damel Lutz.
John Gelsemer.
George field.
18GG-67 John Sloup.
Julin Binbaker.
John Gensemer.
1845. John Kemper. Henty Burk holder.
1868. John Gensemer. Levi Ruth.
1846. Samuel Baker. 1969. John Gememer.
Ludwig Heulzey. Kenben Hertzog.
1847. Jacob Eberly.
1870. John Gensemer. John Sharp.
Dunel Smith.
1871. Johu Sharp.
1848. Julin Roch. Benjaunn Gockley.
William Fessler.
1849. Benjamin Guckley. Michael Elvily.
1872. John Sharp. James Lape,
1850 David Eberly. Peter Miller. Joseph Muyer.
1851. Daniel Heitzog.
1874. Jacob Dornes.
Jehu Fananicht. Joseph Moyer.
1852. Ma hart Oberly. 1875. Joseph Moyer.
Jolin Frantz. William Mellinger.
1853. John Gensemer. 1876. Joseph Moyer.
Peter Walter.
Daniel Lulz.
1854. John Binh holder. 1877. Daniel Lutz.
Daniel Ind. Peter Gelsinger.
1855. Emanuel Shirk. 1878. Daniel Lutz,
Daniel Hertzog. Joseph Muyer.
1856 Samu. I Mellinger. Martin Markley.
1879. Peter Ilating. Jeremiah Gerhart.
1857. Jolin Genarmer.
1880-81. David Buchter. John Hower.
John Rock
1838. John Hart. 1882. Lewis Henly.
Edward Elunly. Ilenry Wise.
1:59. Peter Hettyog.
William Mellinger.
1883. Henry Wise. Joseph Moyer.
Statistics .- West Cocalieo has an area of 16,801 acres assessed land; 13,543 acres is under cultivation, and 3258 is timber- and meadow-land.
1673. James Lape.
1844. Juseph Loos.
1872. B. B Flichinger.
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WEST COCALICO TOWNSHIP.
Value of real estate in 1883. $1,262,461
Number of hutses, 478; value in 1883.
22,195
* cattle, Grib;
13,707
Money on interest not mortgage,
53,700
Occupation
3,900
Number of carriages, 217; value +4
5,040
Money at interest by mortgage
58,380
Total.
$1,410,383
The township bas at present,-
Frerhollers 436
Tenants.
185
Single men.
Non-residents
59
Taxables.
747
In 1868 it had 680 taxables. Population in 1880, 2480.
Schoeneck .- The village of Schoeneck was laid out by Ilenry Hyple some time between the years 1780-90. It received its name from a traveler who, when he came to this spot, said, " Das ist ein schoen eck" ("This is a beautiful corner"), which name it has since retained. In 1792, Jacob Hagy erected the first hotel, which has been kept by the following persons : Jacob Hagy, Jacob Shirk, Samuel Shower, Ilenry Apple, John W. Mentzer, Daniel Mishler, Henry Wechter, Frank Wechter, Jacob E. Lutz, and W. F. Stuber, the present incumbent. In 1847, Dr. Samuel Weist erected a store-house, which is at present kept by bis grandson, L. M. Weist. Another store- house, now owned by Elias Stober, was erected by Daniel Bruner in 1858. Previous to these stores a small place of merchandise was kept by Jacob Hagy. In 1848, Jesse Reinhold built the first coachmaker- shop, and did quite an extensive business till about the year 1865, when he discontinued the business. The shop was subsequently ocenpied as a saloon by James Shower. Later it was remodeled, and is now owned by Jacob Fausnacht, as a private residence. In 1868, D. M. Leisey, erected a second shop, which is still occupied for that purpose. The first black- smith- and machine-shop were erected by Jacob Shirk, 1825, situated one mile south of Schoeneck. These have been discontinued since about 1854. lo
Reinhold's Station was named after its founder, Col. Jesse Reinhold, who built a large and commodi- ous hotel in 1864, soon after the Reading and Columbia Railroad Company had opened its road for business. This house was for a time occupied as a hotel, ticket-, post-, and telegraph-office, with Mr. Reinhold as post-
master and station agent. During the summer Mr. Reinhold had his house open as a resort for recrea- tion, it being generally patronized by Philadelphians. In 1875, Mr. Reinhold died. After his death the railroad company built a fine depot, when the tele- graph-office, etc., was removed from the hotel, which is now owned by Abs. Hartman. After the erec- tion of the depot, Ezra Hassler, Esq., succeeded Mr. Reinhold as station agent and telegraph operator, which position he still holds. In 1882 five new houses were erected. The most noted is that of John K. Bucher, who opened a hardware-store in the spring of 1883. Owen Bruner has a general merchandise store which was built several years ago. In this building the post-office is kept, with Mr. Bruner as postmaster. The coal- and lumber-yard is owned by Henry Bruner. Reinhold's Station Creamery was built in 1881, and opened for business June 18th of that year, with about two thousand pounds milk per day. At present it uses nearly five thousand pounds. The founders and proprietors are Schaffer & Erb, from Crooked Hill, Montgomery Co., Pa. The present manager is M. P. Keith.
Stevens is another village adjacent to the railroad, Stevens' Station and a part of the village being in East Cocalico. In 1855, Samuel Slabach built a large and commodions store-house, which was occu- pied as a place of general merchandise till about 1870, when Reuben Leisey opened a hotel in the same building. Since 1875, Elias R. Brown has been pro- prietor of a store and hotel, In 1864, Michael H. Shirk succeeded in having a post-office established through the influence of Thaddeus Stevens, after whom it was named. Stevens' Station House was built in 1863 by M. H. Shirk and I. W. Mentzer, both de- ceased. It is now under the management of H. K. Mentzer, son of I. W. Mentzer.
The Swamp Evangelical Lutheran and the Ger- man Reformed Congregation were the first regular religious organizations in what is now included in West about 1830 he began to supply the people with fresh . Cocalico. The present fine building in which these de- beef during summer, and had the first butcher-shop in the township. Later butchers were Adam Sharp, J. W. Mentzer, Adam Sharp, Jr., and I. M. Leisey. nominations congregate was built in 1806. The com- mittee under whose direction the building was erected was composed of Garlich Walter, Peter Burkholder, Reinholdsville was laid out in lots by John Ober. It was at first called " White Hall," but during Bu- chanan's administration, Squire Benjamin Reinhold succeeded in having the name changed to Reinholds- ville. The store and hotel were built about 1840, and are at present owned by Josephi Lutz. Another place of merchandise is the store now owned by Levi W. Mentzer & Son. It was built by John Showalter in 1856. John Brunner, and Jacob Kegerise. Previous to the building of the present church these congregations bad services in an old church which stood nearly on the same site as the present one. The German Reformed congregation was probably organized quite early. Its first known pastor was Rev. John Waltschmidt, who was born Aug. 6, 1724; died 1752. The present min- ister is Stephen Sweitzer. The Evangelical Lutheran congregation was organized in 1774. The pastors were Revs. Miller, Christopher Frederick, T. T. Yeager, C. C. Rees, M. Harpel, S. R. Boyer, G. H. Trapert, C. A. Fetzer, and E. S. Brownmiller, the present incumbent. This congregation has at present one hundred and fifty-two members.
Reformed Mennonites .- In 1805, Jacob Hagy,
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HISTORY OF LANCASTER COUNTY.
Jacob Reddig, Henry Hibsman, and Michael Oberly founded what was long known as flacker's school- house, situated one and one-half' miles south of Schoeneek. The school ground contained eighty-eight perches of land, and was bought for ten shillings from Frederick Hacker. The house and ground were paid for by subscription. After the death of one of the trustees the twelve nearest adjacent neighbors were to elect one to fill such vacancy. The house was built one story high, with two compartments, one for school purposes and the other to accommodate the teacher and family. In 1839 this house was for the first time occupied as a place of worship. The house continued to be occupied as a place of religious ser- vice and for educational purposes till 1868, when the house was purchased by the Reformed Mennonite de- nomination. The house was then remodeled, and is now a fine building, with a seating capacity for three hundred.
Steinmetz's Meeting-House, situated one-half mile east of Schoeneck, was built in 1853 as a Union meeting-house by the following persons : Jacob Shirk, Peter Shirk, Christian Weist, Charles Steinmetz, and Rudolph Shirk. The house was built by subscrip- tion, and those who paid fifteen dollars were entitled to a vote of regulation. This vote was to remain on the property of the subscriber, as in case he should sell it the person buying it would come into posses- sion of the vote. No denomination is allowed to hold regular services more frequently than every eight weeks. The use of the burial-ground is granted to all those who obtain permission from one of the voters. The principal denominations now occupying the house are the Reformed Mennonites and Dunk- ards. The first preachers of the Mennonites were John Cohr and John Keepotts, and of the Dunkards, Samuel Harley.
Mellinger's Meeting-House, situated three-quar- ters of a mile east of Schoeneck, was built in 1861, on condition that as many denominations as took part in its building should be granted the use of it, and that no denomination could occupy the house oftener on Sunday than the other, unless in such a way as not to interfere with the other. The com- mittee on building were Samuel Mellinger, William Stober, and John Gockley. The trustees till 1873 were John Gockley, Daniel Sharp, and Andrew Ienly. Since that time Daniel Sharp, Henry Eberly, and Ed- ward Drukenbrod have served. The denominations taking part in the building were the Lutheran and Reformed, Mennonites, and Dunkards. The pastors of the Lutherans were Rev. Michael M. Ilaerpel, from 1861 to 1872; Rev. S. S. Engle, from 1872 to 1876; Rev. C. A. Fetzer, from 1876 to 1881; and since 1881, Rev. E. S. Brownmiller. In 1861 this congregation numbered fifty-seven members, at present it has one hundred and thirteen. The pastor of the Reformed Church was Rev. Stephen Sweitzer from 1871 to 1878; before and after this time they had no regular pastor.
The preachers of the Dunkards are Elder Samuel llarley, Christian Bucher, and William Brisow. Of the Mennonites, Christian Bomberger (deceased), John Hess, and Christ. Risser.
Methodists and Mennonites. - In 1870 the Metho- dists erected a meeting-house one and a half miles north of Schoeneek, known as the Sand Hill meeting- house. This church increased rapidly for a number of years, but at present no regular meetings are held. The first minister was Christian Sagrist.
Near Cocalico Post-Office is another place of wor- ship. The house was built in 1865 as a Union meet- ing- and school-house. It was occupied as a school- house till 1870, when a regular school-house was built. The meeting-house is now occupied by the Reformed Mennonites and Dunkards.
Dunkards .- At Reinholdsville the Dunkards built a meeting-house in 1865, which is occupied by that denomination only, except in case of a funeral it is open to all denominations.
The United Brethren built a meeting-house at Reinholdsville in 1848, which is open to all denomi- nations.
Children of Sion .- Near Reinhold's Station, in 1874, the Children of Sion built a meeting-house, which is occupied only by that sect. The first preacher was Rev. Grumbine, the founder of that seet. A Sabbath- school was opened at Stevens' school-house in 1872, but was discontinued a few years afterwards. Abont the same time one was organized at Schoeneck, which continued for a longer period, closing a few years ago. On the Ist of July the Stevens Union Sunday-school was reorganized, with Ella Royer as president; Henry Mentzer, vice-president; Frank Mentzer, secretary; William Ruth, treasurer; and Joseph Stick, librarian; and forty-five scholars under the supervision of six teachers.
Schools .- In 1868 West Cocalico adopted the com- mon-school system, and the following persons con- stituted the successive boards under the free school system, elected and organized :
Saturday, Nav. 21, 1807 .- A R Ream, president; John W. Mentzer, secretary; Moses Shirk, treasurer; Daniel Scherb, John Flickingor, and Joseph F. Shork.
June 1, 1868 .- A. R. Ream, president; John W. Mentzer, secretary; Moses Sbisk, treasurer ; Daniel Scherb, Peter Reinhold, and Jolin Thekinger.
June 7, 1809 -Peter Reinhold, president; John W. Mentzer, secretary ; Moses Shirk, treasurer ; Daniel Scherb, Isaac Eberly, Benjamin Ger- hatt (resigned April 30, 1870), Samuel Dornbach (appointed).
June 6, 1870 .- Peter Reinhold, president ; S. S. Weist, secretary ; Samuel K. Slubuch, treasurer; Daniel Schetb, Samuel Dorubach, Isaac Eb- erly (resigned July 23, 1870), Absalom Imiman (appointed).
June 6, 1871,-Samuel Dornbach, president ; S. S Weist, secretary ; Sam- nel K. Slabach, henanrer , Absalom Hartman, Ezra Becker, John Barthı,
June 8, 1872 .- John Bud, president ; S. S. Weist, secretary ; S. K. Sla- bach, treasurer, Ezin Becker, John Flickinger, Absalom Bard. June 2, 1873,-John Bard, president; Absalom Bard, secretary ; S. K. Slabach, treastner; Samuel Kuita (resigned March 3, 1874, ap- pointed George Mellinger), Ezra Becker, John Flickinger.
June 1, 1874 -Jobn Bard, president; A. W. Bard, secretary ; S. K. Sla-
bach, treasurer ; A. Hartman, George Mellinger, John Flekinger. Jnue 5, 1875 .- John Burd, president; A. W. Bard, secretary ; S. K. Sh-
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bach, treasurer; George Mellinger, A. Hartman, John Flicken- ger.
June 5, 1876 .- David M. Leisey, president (resigned Jan. 27, 1877, ap- pointed John L. Bechtel president, John Band, secretary ; $ K Sinback, treasurer; John Fli kinger, George Mellinger, H. Hart- DIA1.
June 4, 1877 .- Daniel Scherb, president ; Wilham Bechtel, secretary ; S. K. Slabach, treasurer; Benedict Weinhold, John Flickinger, George Mellinger.
June 3, 1878 .- Daniel Schorb, president; William Bechtel, secretary : S K. Slabach, treasurer (resigned June 15, 1878, appointed John Geh- man), Sumnel Dornbach, treasurer; Dr. E. K. Fensler, Benedict Weinhold.
June 2, 1879 .- Daniel Scherh, president ; John E. Gehman, secretary ; Samuel Dornbach, treasurer; Benedict Weinhold, Dr. E. K. Fensler, John Band.
June 7, 1580,-Daniel Scheib, president; John E. Gelinian, secretary ; Samuel Dorubach, treasurer (died Angust, 1880, appointed Adam Qberlin treasurer) ; Dr. E. K Fenster, Jobn Hagy.
June 6, 1881 .-- Daniel Scherb, president ; John E. Gehman, secretary ; Adum Oberlin, treasurer; John Bard, John Hagy, Jacob E. Shirk. June 5, 1882 -Daniel Scherb, president; John E Gebmun, secretary ; Adam Oberlin, treasurer, John Hagy, Jacob E. Shirk, John Bard. June 4, 1883,-Daniel Schich, president, term expires June, 1886; John E. Gelman, arcretary, term expires June, 1885; Adam Oberlin, treasurer, termi expires June, 1884; Jacob E. Shirk, term expires June, 1884 ; John Bud, term expires June, 1855; Samnel Gelsinger, term expires June, 1886.
In 1838, Cocalico township was divided into Eph- rata, East Cocalico, and West Cocalico. The first school directors for West Cocalico were elected in 1838, as follows : Joseph Yackey and Charles Stein- metz for three years, Jacob Eberly and George Kel- ler for two years, and Daniel Keller and Peter Ger- hart for one year. At present (1883) there are nine schools in the township, in which six months' school per year is maintained. The number of male pupils is 290; of female, 255. Daily attendance, 333, at a cost of sixty-five cents for each pupil per month.
Receipts of West Cocalico for School Purposes in 1883.
State appropriation
$522 24
Collection
1793 79
Other resources.
162 67
Total
$478.70
Expenditures.
Repairing ..
$108.30
Fnel, etc ..
181.13
Expenses
67 16
Treasurer and collector
84 65
Secretary 's salary.
45.00
Tenchers' salut y ..
1944 00
Totul
$2430.24
Establishment of Post-Offices and Appointment of Postmasters and Post-Routes .- Cocalico Post- Office, established May 24, 1838. Benjamin Flick- inger, May 24, 1838 ; Richard Flickinger, June 13, 1850; discontinued, Oct. 17, 1865; re-established, June 25, 1867 ; Jacob B. Flickinger, June 25, 1867.
Schoeneck, established Nov. 8, 1837. Michael Kline, Jr., Nov. 8, 1837 ; Andrew Wissler, May 8, 1841; James Kerlio, March 22, 1815; John W. Mentzer, May 5, 1856; Daniel Mishler, March 25, 1865; Jeremiah A. Stober, July 2, 1869; Elias Stober, May 16, 1871.
Shuavely, July 14, 1849; William Keith, July 9, 1851; George Reinhold, July 22, 1853; Isaac Eb- erly, Oct. 21, 1862; Frederick B. Reinhold, Jan. 15, 1863 ; Benjamin B. Flickinger, Oct. 20, 1863; Isaac Kegerise, Dee. 26, 1867; Joseph K. Lutz, Feb. 24, 1870.
Reinhohl's Station, established July 3, 1866. Jesse Reinhold, July 3, 1866; Mary Reinhold, April 28, 1875; Owen Brunner, Sept. 3, 1875.
Stevens, established Aug. 17, 1864. Samuel K. Slabach, Aug. 17, 1864; Allen C. Suader, Nov. 17, 1869; Abraham E. Bare, Aug. 30, 1870; Elias R. Brown, Aug. 11, 1875.
Mail-Routes .- Route No. 1275, from Reamstown, by Schoeneck and Reinholdsville and Cocalico, to Shaefferstown, 14 miles and return, once a week. Contract with Joseph Werntz, of Ephrata, Pa., dated July 14, 1837. Service to commence Aug. 5, 1837, and expire June 30, 1840.
Route No. 1474, from Reamstown, by Schoeneck and Reinholdsville and Cocalico, to Shaefferstown, 163 miles and return, once a week. Contract with Andrew B. Dickinson, of Elmira, N. Y., from July 1, 1840, to June 30, 1844.
Route No. 1470, from Reamstown, by Schoeneck, Reinholdsville, and Cocalico, to Shaefferstown, 17 miles and return, once a week. Contract with Wil- liam Young, of Schoeneck, Pa. Services from July 1, 1844, to June 30, 1848.
Route No. 1468, from Reamstown, by Schoeneck, Reinhold-ville, and Cocalico, to Shaefferstown, 17 miles and return, once a week. Contract with N. C. Schoefield, from July 1, 1848, to June 30, 1852, but who died, and contract was transferred and service performed by Alexander Ream, of Reamstown, from Feb. 6, 1850, to end of term.
Route No. 9301, from Reamstown, by Schoeneck, Reinholdsville, and Cocalico, to Shaefferstown, 17 miles, and return, once a week. Contract with Alex- ander Ream. Term from July 1, 1852, to June 30, 1856.
Route No. 3079, from Reamstown, by Schoeneck, Reinholdsville, and Cocalico, to Shaefferstown, 17 miles and return, once a week. Contract with Alex- ander Ream. Term from July 1, 1856, to June 30, 1860.
Route No. 2283, from Reamstown, by Schoeneck, Reinhoklsville, and Cocalico, to Shaefferstown, 17 miles and return, once a week. . Contract with Rudy W. Hahn, of Reamstown, Pa., from July 1, 1860, to June 30, 1864, but was discontinued, and last trip made March 16, 1861, and Cocalico made a special office. Reamstown was supplied on route No. 2234. Schoeneck and Reinhold ville were supplied on route No. 2282, and Shaefferstown on routes Nos. 2281, 2291, and 2292, to June 30, 1864.
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