You'll notice some unusual spelling in the various notices from the Pa. Gazette. before Webster's dictionary in the 1820s there were no fixed spellings for words, so we can't honestly say these words are misspelled. Some are spelled as the British would spell them (like colour for color or surprized for surprised), evidence of our British origins. Others are conventions we no long use. At any rate the notices appear as they first appeared in the Pennsylvania Gazette because it makes the ads more interesting, I believe.
These notices cover the period from 1730 to 1789.
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Jan 13. 1730 The Pennsylvania Gazette
About the same Time, another very large Panther was killed near Conestoga. He had got among some Swine in the Night-time, and the Owner hearing them cry, went out with a Couple of Dogs, which drove the Panther up into a great Tree. Ignorant what is was that went up the Tree, he made a Fire near it, and left two Women to watch while he went to fetch a Neighbour that had a Gun. They fir'd at him twice, and the second Time broke both his Fore Legs, upon which, to their great Surprize, he made a desperate Leap and fell to the Ground near the Man, would could but just get out of his Way. The Dogs immediately seized him, and with another Shot in the Head he was dispatched.
Jan. 27, 1730 The Pennsylvania Gazette
From Conestoga we hear, that some Time since Christopher Franciscus hearing a Noise among his Sheep in the Night, jump'd out of Bed and ran to see what was the Matter. When he came near the Sheep-pen, a large Wolf jump'd out and attempted to escape by leaping over a Fence; but the Man caught him by one of his hind Legs, and pull's him back, and with the other Hand taking hold of his Ear, threw him on the Ground, fell upon him, and held him there, while be call'd for his Daughter, who came with a Knife and cut his Throat.
March 11, 1731 The Pennsylvania Gazette
From Lancaster we have also the following melancholy Account, That on the 26th of February, one James Hendricks riding in the Wood, near Susquehanah with his two Sons, in pursuit of Game, as they pass'd in a narrow Path among the Bushes, the Father's Gun (which would fire a half-cock and had no Guard to the Trigger) went off and shot his Son James in the Back. The whole Charge went into his Body and lodg'd in his left Side, making a Hole as big as the Top of a common Drinking glass. He liv'd scarce a Minute, but sunk dead immediately into the Arms of his Brother, who ran to support him. 'Tis remarkable that this same Brother, in the Month of February, three Years since, had the Misfortune to kill his own Cousin, a young Man who was with him hunting Turkies. It was in the Night, and they were separated: He took his Kinsman in the Bushes for one those Fowls, and the Mistake was fatal.
July 11,1734 The Pennsylvania Gazette
JOHN Hobart who lately kept the Sun Tavern in Water Street, Philadelphia, gives this Publick Notice to his Friends and others, that he is now removed to the Sign of the Conestoga>/b> Wagon in Market Street next Door to the White Horse, where he keeps good entertainment for Man and Horses at reasonable rates, and has large Yard Room for Waggons and Cattle, and a good Conveniency for Killing and Dressing of Hogs.
December 15, 1737 The Pennsylvania Gazette
The Earthquake which surpriz'd us here on Wednesday Night the 7th Inst. was not felt at Annapolis in Maryland, but the Accounts we have from New-Castle on Delaware, represent the Shake to be nearly as violent there as here. We have not as yet heard of it from any Place farther to the Southward than New-Castle. But it was felt at Conestogoe near 100 Miles Westward of this City, where some Clouds at the same time were seen to waver, dance, disappear and appear again in an uncommon and surprizing manner. And all the Accounts we have hitherto received from the Northward, make us suspect that the most violent Shock was in that Quarter. Three or four Evenings successively after the Earthquake an unusual Redness appeared in the Western Sky and southwards, continuing about an hour after Sunset, gradually declining. It reach'd near 45 Degrees above the Horizon.
April 9, 1741 The Pennsylvania Gazette
We hear from Lancaster County, that during the Continuance of the great Snow which in general was more than three Foot deep, great Numbers of the back Inhabitants suffer'd much for want of Bread; that many Families of New Settlers for some time had little else to subsist them but the Carcasses of Deer they found dead or dying in the Swamps or Runns about their Houses; and although they had given all their Grain to their Cattle, many Horses and Cows are dead, and the greatest Part of the Gangs in the Woods are dead; that the Deers which could not struggle through the Snow to the Springs are believed to be all dead, and many of those which did get into the Savannahs are also dead, ten, twelve and fifteen being found in the Compass of a few Acres of Land. The Indians fear the Winter has been so fatal to the Deer, Turkeys, &c. in these Northern Parts, that they will be scarce for many Years. We also hear that a young Woman in Derry Township, attempting to get Home (about a Mile) as soon as she came within sight of her Father's House turned out the Horse which she had borrow'd of her Neighbour, as he directed her; but not being able to make Way through the Snow, she threw off her Cloaths, and attempted to return on the Horses Footing; but after much struggling, as appear'd by her Tracts, she froze to death.
November 25, 1742 The Pennsylvania Gazette
There is at the Plantation of Samuel Dickson, of Martick Township, Lancaster County, near Susquehannah, a little dark stray Mare, with a Blaze down her Face, branded on the near Shoulder R, and on both Buttocks W, her hind Feet white. The Owner of the said Mare is desired to pay the Charges and take her away. Samuel Dickson.
October 24, 1745 The Pennsylvania Gazette
We hear from Lancaster County, that on Monday the 7th Instant, Rebecca Moss, of Conestogo Township, was executed at Lancaster, for the Murder of her Bastard Child.
March 16. 1746-7. The Pennsylvania Gazette
Stray'd away from James Snodgrass's plantation, of Martick township, Lancaster county, on the 13th of October last, a bay horse, betwixt 4 and 5 years old, has a small star in his forehead, is between 14 and 15 hands high, paces a little, and has a black mane and tail. Whoever takes up said horse, and brings him to James Macconnell, tavernkeeper, at Ochterara, shall have Thirty Shillings reward, and reasonable charges. PATRICK JOHNSTON.
September 10, 1747 The Pennsylvania Gazette
RUN away on Sunday night last, from Thomas Paxton, of Conestogoe mannor, and Benjamin Ashleman, of Conestogoe township, two native Irish servant men; one named Edward Cuisick, about 20 years of age, 5 foot 6 inches high, a slim fellow, a little freckled, and talks good English: had on, an old brown serge coat, broken in several places, coarse trowsers, grey yarn stockings, old shoes, felt hat, and a reddish wig. He is a pretty good scholar, and probably may pass for a schoolmaster, he has got several books with him, and it is supposed he will write a pass for himself and the other runaway. The other named Thomas Doyle, about 24 years of age, of middle stature, well set, a little pock fretten, and has a down look: Had on when he went away, an old as coloured camblet coat and jacket, lined with red silk, coarse trowsers, stockings, new shoes, old beaver hat, and his hair shaved off. Whoever takes up said servants, and secures them in Lancaster goal, so as their masters may have them again, shall have Three Pounds reward for each, and reasonable charges, paid by Thomas Paxton, and Benjamin Ashleman.
December 13, 1748 The Pennsylvania Gazette Philadelphia.
Run away, last Tuesday night, from Jacob Asleman, in Conestogoe , a Dutch servant lad, middle stature, a fat, chunky fellow, and of a fresh complexion: Had on when he went away, a blue linsey woolsey jacket, white trowsers, new felt hat, and red silk handkerchief about his neck. Whoever take up and secures said servant in any goal, so as his master may have him again, shall have Forty Shillings reward, and reasonable charges, paid by JACOB ASLEMAN. N.B.
All masters of vessels, and others, are desired not to entertain said servant at their peril.
May 26, 1748 The Pennsylvania Gazette
JACOB HUBER, of Conestogoe, here gives notice, that good forge men, two good master finers, and good master hammerman, may meet with exceedingly good encouragement, by applying to him.
December 20, 1748 The Pennsylvania Gazette.
Run away from his bail, in the month of April last, William Allison, born in the north of Ireland, aged about 28 years, a well set man, has red hair, and muck marked with the small pox; he formerly lived at Conestogoe, and followed raising hemp; 'tis supposed he keeps either about Philadelphia, or in the Jerseys. Whoever secures the said Allison, in any goal of this, or any neighbouring province, and gives notice to the printers hereof, or to the subscriber, living in the Borough of Lancaster, shall have Four Pistoles, paid by GEORGE SMITH.
November 30, 1749 The Pennsylvania Gazette
Run away from the subscriber of Conestogoe, Lancaster county, on the 15th of October last, an Irish servant man, named John Dunnoghon, about 24 years of age, a lusty fellow, fat, and red faced, has short dark hair, a thin beard, swarthy skin, a big belly, and speaks bad English. Had on when he went away, a new felt hat, an Irish worsted cap, a brown jacket, made sailor fashion, not lined, double breasted, a collar, lined with red; under it a little white jacket, short grey stockings, old shoes, and brass buckles; he carried with him a pair of buckskin breeches, a little worn, but newly wash'd, a fine hat, a little worn, with a new loop, a pair of boots almost new, and a pair of blue andwhite stockings. Whoever secures the said servant, so that his master may have him again, shall have Five Pounds Reward, and reasonable charges, paid by ROBERT SIMINTON.
December 19, 1749 The Pennsylvania Gazette
Notice is hereby given, that there is now in the goal of this city a man, supposed to be John Dunnoghon, a runaway servant of Robert Siminton's, of Conestogoe, Lancaster county, tho' he goes by the name of William Davis; wherefore said Siminton is desired to come or send to know whether he is his servant or not; and if he is, to pay charges, and take him away. He talks a little French, but is an Irishman. N.B. Any other person that has had a servant run away from him lately, is also desired to come and see the above person, in case he should not prove to be Robert Siminton's. MARTIN REARDON.
March 13, 1750 The Pennsylvania Gazette
RUN away from the subscriber, of Conestogo, Lancaster county, on the fourth instant, an Irish servant man, named John Donnoghon, about 24 years of age, a lusty fellow, fat, and red faced, has short dark hair, a thin beard, or none almost, a big belly, and speaks bad English: had on when he went away, an old hat, a worsted cap, an old ash colour'd coat, with large brass buttons, under it a little white woollen jacket, coarse shirt, cloth breeches, both thighs patched with pieces of another colour, blue yarn stockings, old shoes, cut from the legs of boots, tied with strings. Likewise run from the same place, another Irish servant man, named Thomas McDonough, about 21 years of age, a short little fellow, commonly looking to the ground, red faced, large white eyes, moves his brows greatly as he speaks, and has short black hair: Had on when he went away, a dark brown wig, a worsted cap, a large felt hat, a grey coat, lined with linsey, the coat has been turn'd, and patched on the shoulders, and under the arm, with brown cloth, and colour'd buttons, under it a little jacket, without sleeves, with white colour'd cloth on the back, and the breast striped with white, red and blue linsey, a coarse shirt, breeches of kersey cloth, of a white colour, mended on the knees, and betwixt the legs, with the same cloth, brown stockings, shoes newly soal'd and mended, square buckles, carved; he is marked on the back of the hand, close by the thumb, with the letters TD. Whoever takes up the said servants, and secures them, so that their masters may have them again, shall have Five Pounds reward for both, or Fifty Shillings for either of them, and reasonable charges, paid by us, THEOPHILUS SIMINTON. - ROBERT SIMINTON.
N.B. Whoever secures the said servants, are desired to tell the goaler to put them in the publick news in Philadelphia.
April 26, 1750 The Pennsylvania Gazette
TO be sold, by way of publick vendue, on the 8th day of May next, at the plantation late of John Postlethwaite, deceased, in the township of Conestogoe, Lancaster county, a water grist mill, a saw mill, with 50 acres of good land, convenient meadow, and pasturing, and young orchard, of 100 apple trees; also some young mares and colts, and sundry sorts of houshold goods: And all persons who stand indebted to the estate of the said John Postlethwaite, are desired to come and make payment. And such as have any demands against the said estate, or accounts to settle, are also desired to come in, and have the same adjusted with THOMAS COOKSON, Executor.
May 31, 1750 The Pennsylvania Gazette
Run away from the subscriber, of Conestogoe, Lancaster county, the 14th of this instant, an Irish servant man, named John Donnohon, about 24 years of age, a lusty fellow, fat and red faced, has short dark hair, a thin beard, or almost none, a big belly, and speaks bad English: Had on when he went away, an old hat, an old ash colour'd coat, with large brass buttons, under it a little white woollen jacket, check shirt, white trowsers, made petticoat fashion, blue yarn stockings, old shoes, cut from the legs of boots, tied with strings. Whoever takes up the said servant, and secures him, so that his master may have him again, shall have Forty Shillings reward, and reasonable charges, paid by me ROBERT SIMINTON.
N.B. The goaler of the Prison he may be brought to, is desired to put him in the publick news, so that his master may get present word of him.
August 7, 1755 The Pennsylvania Gazette
To be SOLD by the Subscriber,
A VALUABLE plantation, situated in the Manor> township, Lancaster county, containing 300 acres, 100 whereof is clear, and in good fence. There is likewise 30 acres of choice meadow, and more may be made, the whole plantation being well water. There is also on it a very good painted frame dwelling house, a barn, stable, spring house, and all other out houses necessary for any farmer. The purchaser may have a long time to pay the purchase money, giving security, and paying interest. For other particulars apply to WILLIAM WRIGHT.
N.B. It is the plantation that was formerly in the position of Andrew Cornish.
November 3, 1757 The Pennsylvania Gazette
Strayfrom the Subscriber, living in Martick Township, Lancaster County, about the 18th of June last, two Steers, each about four Years old, of a small size,; one spotted black and white, the other red and white, and each of them has a Piece cut off the Top of their Horns, and it is supposed they are together, being wrought for some Time in one Yoke. Whoever sends Intelligence to the Subscriber where they are, and so as they may be had again, shall have Twenty Shillings Reward, and reasonable Charges, paid by THOMAS SMITH.
June 29, 1758 The Pennsylvania Gazette
THIS is to give Notice, That a certain Hugh Erven, of Martick Township, in Lancaster County, did bring down to Maryland, in Cecil County, a Horse, and there did swap him with a certain John Craig, which Horse proved to be stolen by said Erven from Samuel Byard, of the abovesaid Township and County: The Horse that Erven got in Exchange is small, his Colour black, about 13 Hands high, and pretty old, has a blaze on his Face, his off hind Foot white, branded thus, I B, on the near Buttock, and has a short bob Tail. Said Erven had on him a lightish coloured Coat, with broad Metal Buttons, blue Camblet Jacket, a Pair of Leather Breeches, with a great deal of work on the Knees; he is about 20 years of Age, has a large Wart on his right Eye winker, and sometimes goes by the Name of Robert Whitehill and John Miller. Whoever takes up said Thief, and secures him in any Goal, and sends Word to the Subscriber, living in Cecil County, Maryland, on Bohemia Manor , shall have FORTY SHILLINGS Reward, paid by PETER RIDER.
November 8, 1759 The Pennsylvania Gazette
THERE is now, and has been for a considerable Time past, at the Plantation of Hugh Cunningham, in Manor Township, Lancaster County, a pretty large brown Steer. The Owner, describing its Marks, proving his Property and paying Charges, may have him again, HUGH CUNNINGHAM.
September 25, 1760 The Pennsylvania Gazette
THREE POUNDS REWARD,
RUN away from the Subscribers, living at Martick Furnace, in Lancaster County, an English Servant Man, named Samuel Jackson, about 25 Years of Age, has short black Hair: had on when he went away, a blue Cloth Jacket, old Leather Breeches, an old Shirt, and old Shoes, wears his Hat cocked, and is a confident looking Fellow; he is about five Feet six Inches high, well set, was in Lancaster Goal, and sold out for his Charges; he says he has a Wife living with one Bettey, in Conestogoe Manor; it is probable he may go that Way, and they go off together. Whoever takes up and secures said Servant, so that the Owner may have him again, shall have Three Pounds Reward, and reasonable Charges, paid by WILLIAM BENNETT.
Lancaster, November 3, 1760. The Pennsylvania Gazette
RUN away last Night, from the Subscriber, in Manor Township, Lancaster County, an Irish Servant Woman, named Susannah Jackson, but possibly may change her Name: She had with her when she went away, a female Child, about two Years old, very much pitted with the Small Pox; said Servant is marked on her left Arm, M.H. and had on when she went away, a red quilted Petticoat, a Snuff coloured Worsted Gown, good Shoes and Stockings. Whoever takes up and secures said Servant, so that her Master may have her again, shall have Twenty Shillings Reward, and reasonable Charges paid by JOHN MILLER.
May 7, 1761 The Pennsylvania Gazette
LATELY came to the Plantation of the Subscriber, in manor Township, Lancaster County, A grey Mare, between 14 and 15 Hands high, a natural Trotter, branded on the near Buttock IC, but very imperfect, with a Slit in her near Ear, about 14 or 15 Years of Age. The Owner proving his Property, and paying Expences, may have her again. ARTHUR ORR.
June 11, 1761 The Pennsylvania Gazette
CAME to the Plantation of William Wright, of Manor Township, Lancaster County, some Time in November last, A small grey Mar, without any Brand. The Owner coming, proving his Property, paying Charges, may have her again. WILLIAM WRIGHT.
June 18, 1761 The Pennsylvania Gazette
THERE is at the Plantation of Martin Stauffer, of Manor Township, Lancaster County, a small bay Mare, about eight Years old, with a small Star in her Forehead, a Trotter, and marked on the near Shoulder. The Owner proving his Property, and paying Charges, may have her again. MARTIN STAUFFER.
N.B. The said Mare has been at the Plantation since June 1760.
July 15, 1762 The Pennsylvania Gazette
Stolen from the Subscriber, living in Martick Township, Lancaster County, the 30th ult. A black Horse, about 14 Hands high, 8 Years old, has a Star in his Forehead, and a Snip on his Nose, 4 Roses in his Forehead, almost in the Form of a Diamond, Switch Tail, a natural Trotter, and has neither Brand nor Ear mark. The Person supposed to have stolen said Horse is a Man about 5 Feet 6 Inches high, of a swarthy complexion, wears his own black hair, tied with a Ribbon. Whoever takes up and secures both Man and Horse, shall have Three Pounds Reward, or Thirty Shillings for either, with reasonable Charges, paid by JOHN STOPHER.
Lancaster, October 23, 1762. The Pennsylvania Gazette
RUN AWAY from the Subscriber, living in Manor Township, Lancaster County, in the 1st of this Instant, A Dutch Servant Girl, about 15 or 16 Years old, of a middle Stature, blackish Complexion, and has short black Hair: Had on when she went away, A greyish Linsey woolsey Petticoat, and a short Gown of the same. She speaks good English, and pretends she was with the Indians as a Prisoner 6 Years. Whoever takes up said Girl, and brings her to me, or secures her in any County Jail, shall receive Forty Shillings Reward, and reasonable Charges, paid by GERHARD BRENNER.
November 25, 1762 The Pennsylvania Gazette
ULRICH WINTSCH, living in Manor Township, Lancaster County, is desirous to know what is become of his Sister Margaret Wintsch. She was born at Horben, in the Swiss Canton of Zurich, and twelve Years ago came to this Country with her said Brother, who does not know to what Place or Person she was bound, neither has he heard of her since that Time; he therefore takes this Method, if she be alive, and this comes to her Knowledge, to invite her to come to him, if her Circumstances will allow it; or to acquaint him by Letter, of the Place of her Abode, requesting withal, every other Person who knows any thing of her, to give Notice thereof in writing to her abovesaid Brother. The Letters may be directed to the Care of Henry Miller, Printer, in Second street, Philadelphia.
December 2, 1762 The Pennsylvania Gazette
RUN away from the Subscriber, living at Martick Furnace, in Lancaster County, an Irish Servant Woman, named Catherine Smith, of a middling Size, thick and lusty, brownish Complexion, betwixt 20 and 30 Years of Age, is pitted with the Small Pox, out mouth, and is of a bold Countenance, came from Dublin last Fall, and has the Brogue on her Tongue: Had on and took with her, an old Check Linen Gown, blue Cloth Cloak, blue Stockings, new Shoes, black Silk Hat, and Check Apron; it is thought she will make for Philadelphia. Whoever takes up and secures said Servant, so as her Master may have her again, shall have Forty Shillings Reward, and reasonable Charges, paid by THOMAS SMITH.
May 26, 1763 The Pennsylvania Gazette
STRAYED from the Subscriber, living in Manor Township, Lancaster County, about the 20th of April last, a Strawberry roan Horse, with a bald Face, and three white Feet, about 14 Hands high, and 7 Years old, a natural Pacer. Whoever takes up and secures the said Horse, so that the Owner may have him again, shall have Twenty Shillings Reward, and reasonable Charges, paid by
WILLIAM HOUSTON
August 4, 1763 The Pennsylvania Gazette
CAME to Samuel McCullough Plantation, situate in Martick Township, Lancaster County, last April, a dark bay Mare, about three Years old, has no Brand, nor any other particular Mark. The Owner is desired to come and prove his Property, pay reasonable Charges, and take her away. SAMUEL McCULLOUGH.
November 24, 1763 The Pennsylvania Gazette
BROKE into the Inclosure of George McLaughlin, Innholder, of Martock Township, Lancaster County, on the 19th or 20th Day of October last, a bay Mare, with some white Hairs on her Forehead, about 13 Hands high, and supposed to be about 12 or 14 Years old. The Owner is hereby desired to come, prove his Property, pay Charges, and take her away. GEORGE McLAUGHLIN.
February 9, 1764 The Pennsylvania Gazette
CAME to the Plantation of Samuel Wilson, in Martick Township, near Martick Forge, Lancaster County, a dark bay Mare, about 14 Hand high, a natural Trotter, with a Star in her Face, and some white Hairs in her Tail; she has been there since the 4th of October last. The Owner is desired to come, prove his Property, pay Charges, and take her away. SAMUEL WILSON.
March 8, 1764 The Pennsylvania Gazette
TO be sold by publick Vendue, all or Part of a commodious Furnace, situated in Martick Township, nine Miles from Lancaster, the Casting houses and Bridge house Mason Work, with Houses fitting for the Workmen, Clerk and Manager, a large Quantity of Coal on the Bank, and about 200 Tons of Ore, 2400 Cords of Wood cut, about 2500 Acres of well timbered Land, a great deal of Meadow, some of which is made, all in excellent Repair; as also the running Stock, sufficient for the carrying on the Works; the Ore Bank about 3 Miles from the Furnace, where is Plenty of Honeycomb Ore, which, by Experience, is found to make the best Castings in America. LIkewise a Forge, situate on Pequea Creek, about three Miles from said Furnace, on a never failing Stream, the Building of Stone Work, containing three Fineries and Chafery Fire, with double Harness, with Houses and Offices for the Workmen and Managers, a large Quantity of Coal, and Wood cut, 1500 Acres of Land well timbered, the whole under good Repair. Any Person or Persons inclining to purchase, may know the Terms, by applying to the Subscribers, living on the Premises, on or before the Day of Sale. The Sale to begin at Ten o'Clock on the 28th of March inst. where Attendance will be given by THOMAS SMITH, and WILLIAM SMITH, for Selves and Company.
May 31, 1764 The Pennsylvania Gazette
JOHN MILLER hereby gives Notice to such Persons as have take up Lots of Ground from him in the Manor Township, in Lancaster County, that he is now ready to confirm the same to them, and desires that they may with all convenient Speed call for their Deeds. JOHN MILLER.
September 12, 1765 The Pennsylvania Gazette
WHEREAS Elizabeth, the Wife of Robert Workman, living in Martick Township, Lancaster County, hath absented herself from her said Husband, kept Company with bad People, and lived a disorderly Life for a great while past; this is therefore to forewarn all Persons not to trust her, the said Elizabeth, any thing in my Name, for I do not intend to pay any Debts contracted by her.
April 24, 1766 The Pennsylvania Gazette
To be SOLD by Way of public Vendue, on Thursday, the first of May next, at the Dwelling house of William Wright, of Manor Township, deceased, HORSES, Cattle, Sheep, Hogs, a good Waggon and Gears, Farming Utensils, and Houshold Furniture, with sundry other Things, too tedious to mention, where due Attendance and reasonable Credit will be given by MARY WRIGHT, and JAMES BURD, Execut.
August 21, 1766 The Pennsylvania Gazette
Conestogoe, Lancaster County, August 11, 1766. RUN away from his special Bail, on the 5th Instant, a certain Man, named James Could, about 34 Years of Age, is about 5 Feet 9 Inches high, thin faced, and has black Hair; Had on, when he went away, a dark Snuff coloured Cloth Coat, and red Jacket. He took with him his Wife and three Children, and his Sister in Law. Whoever takes up the said Man, and secures him in any Goal, so that the Subscriber may have him again, shall have FIVE POUNDS Reward, paid by GEORGE ZIEGLER.
July 9, 1767 The Pennsylvania Gazette
STRAYED from John Postlethwaite, in Paxton Township, on the 26th of May last past, a young large bay Horse, three Years old, belonging to Mary Wright, of Manor Township, Lancaster County, a small Star in his Forehead, a few white Hairs on one of his Sides, some Hair taken from his Rump by a Crupper, but may have grown again, was newly shod before, carries himself high when rid, but if slow, is apt to blunder, both paces and trots. Whoever takes up said Horse, and brings him to Mary Wright, or sends him to Henry Helm, Tavern Keeper, in Lancaster, or gives Intelligence, so that he may be had again, shall have Twenty Shillings Reward, and reasonable Charges, paid by MARY WRIGHT or HENRY HELM.
March 31, 1768 The Pennsylvania Gazette
CAME to the plantation of ANDREW KAWFMAN, in Manor township, Lancaster county, some time in October or November last, a dark bay coloured MARE, 4 years old, and about 9 hands high. The owner is desired to prove his property, pay charges, and take her away. ANDREW KAWFMAN.
October 4, 1770 The Pennsylvania Gazette
ANNA MARGARET WINSH, who married John Usbeck, or Reinbeck, and lives somewhere in New Jersey, is desired to call on the Subscriber, living in Manor Township, Lancaster County, and receive a Sum of Money, left her by her Brother, Ulrick Winsh, deceased. CHRISTIAN BOUGHMAN.
May 30, 1771 The Pennsylvania Gazette
Manor township, Lancaster county, May 13, 1771. RUN away last night, from the subscriber, a servant man, named THOMAS McCOLLY, about 5 feet 5 inches high, pretty much pitted with the smallpox, has a large nose; had on, and took with him, a light coloured coat, with the buttons on the wrong side, likewise 3 jackets, one a silk check stripe, one half silk and cotton, the other white linen, a red Barcelona handkerchief, 7 shirts, 2 of which are fine, a pair of ticken trowsers, with a large stripe, a fine hat, with green lining, which has had a piece cut off the brim, a good silver watch, with a China face, and a steel chain; speaks good English and Dutch, says he was born in the country; it is likely he will change his name. Whoever takes up and secures said servant, or puts him in any goal, so as I may have him again, shall have THREE POUNDS reward, paid by me ANTHONY MILLER.
January 2, 1772 The Pennsylvania Gazette
Manor Township, Lancaster County, January 1, 1771.
TEN POUNDS Reward.
WHEREAS I, the subscriber, did, on the 19th day of December last, send my waggon with flour to Newport, and gave my waggoner, PHILIP JACOBS, an order to bring me up Forty or Fifty Pounds in cash from Mr. James Latimore, and my neighbour Jacob Gerber likewise gave him an order to bring up, for himself and others, One Hundred Pounds more from said Mr. James Latimore; and whereas the said Philip Jacobs, having received the above said cash, bought a horse at Newport, left his waggon five miles on this side of said town, and went off: He is Dutch born, abut 30 years of age, about 4 feet 5 inches high, has sandy hair, a copper red face, white eyebrows, grey eyes, large teeth, and one of his legs crooked: Had on a blanket coat, and a blue great coat over it, halfworn leather breeches, crown boots, and yarn stockings; he speaks better English than Dutch. Whoever apprehends and secures the said Philip Jacobs, so that he may be brought to justice, and the money, or the greatest part of it, be recovered, shall have the above reward of TEN POUNDS, and reasonable charges, paid by HENRY FUNCK.
September 9, 1772 The Pennsylvania Gazette
LAST Saturday, the 29th of August, was taken away from the subscriber, living in Manor township, Lancaster county, a roan MARE, about two years old, a little blackish on the head, and a star on the forehead, has very small hoofs, about 13 hands high, paces and trots. The said mare was taken away by a certain man, named MICHAEL MAYER; he is lame in his right side; had on, when he took her, a red striped jacket, without sleeves, a pair of striped trowsers, new shoes, and fine white shirt. Whoever takes up said mare, and brings her to the owner, or secures her, so that the owner may have her again, shall have THIRTY SHILLINGS reward, and reasonable charges, paid by JOHN CORRELL.
February 10, 1773 The Pennsylvania Gazette
THREE POUNDS Reward.
RUN away from the subscriber, living in Manor township, Lancaster county, a servant man, named PHILIP MITCHEL, is about 20 years of age, about 5 feet high, very thick set, walks very much with the sides of his feet foremost; had on, and took with him, two pair of good leather breeches, one large whitish jacket, with sleeves, and two under jackets, one very remarkable, being neither spun nor wove, but wrought like a hat, with black spots, one pair of new blue stockings, and new shoes, with strings, a new castor hat; has dark brown hair, and talks both Dutch and English well. He took also with him two French dollars. Whoever takes up and secures said servant, so that his master may have him again, shall have the above reward of Three Pounds, and reasonable charges, paid by HENRY NEFF. January 3, 1773.
April 28, 1773 The Pennsylvania Gazette
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice, that JOHN FARON, of Londonderry township, Chester county, on Wednesday, the 15th of April, in the night time, and out of the subscriber stable stole and took away two horses, a blue great coat, with mohair buttons on the same, and a bag of bagging stuff, marked with H.F. The subscriber went in search of him, and, on Friday night, then next following, overtook him on the road leading to Newport, in James Gillylane, about 2 miles below Stephen Cochrantavern, in Londonderry township aforesaid, and retook, from said John Faron, his two horses; but said Faron escaped, and took with him the said great coat and bag. At taking the horses from him, there was also got with said horses, an ash coloured roccelo, of broadcloth, a pair of blue worsted stockings, supposed to be stolen, as said Faron is a notorious horse thief. He is about 5 feet 10 inches high, and of a black complexion. The owner of said articles, by applying to the subscriber, and proving his property, may have them again; and whoever secures the said great coat and bag, so that the owner may have them again, shall be reasonably rewarded, by HENRY FUNK. Manor township, Lancaster county.
June 2, 1773 The Pennsylvania Gazette
TWENTY POUNDS Reward,
For securing JOHN FARRAN, in Lancaster Goal, in PENNSYLVANIA.
NO doubt the Reason you would know,
Why with our Money we part so;
The following Lines be pleased to read,
And they will shew the Cause indeed.
In April last was stole away,
From each of us (we bold to say)
Two stately Horses, stout and strong,
And Farran did the cruel Wrong:
With Saddles too, and other Goods,
Which he did carry to the Woods;
The honest Neighbours round about,
Did hunt and find the Villain out,
The Horses with him they did find,
Then to his Heels he did incline;
And other Hill did briskly fly,
But would not wait for Company.
Where he is gone, we cannot say,
But he a Rogue, by Night and Day.
To tell his Marks we do incline,
His Age may be full Thirty nine;
He change his Name too, now and then,
His Height may be full five Feet ten;
His Hair is black, Complexion too,
And as it suits Thee, or You;
To tell his Clothes, it will us fail,
For them he Change, or more will steal;
He is a stout and well made Fellow,
And in his Colour something Yellow;
This Villain Craft indeed is such,
That he can pass amongst the Dutch;
Their Language he has very pat,
And loves to see a Horse thats fat.
This Rogue is known both far and near,
To steal and sell, from Year to Year.
Four Horses he from us did cleek,
Within some better than a Week;
Each one might fetch, of ready Pay,
Full Thirty Pounds, we dare to say.
Is it a Wonder we are vex,
With such a Thief to be perplex?
Therefore this Favour we do pray,
That him ye seize, by Night or Day;
And when you have him, do not fail,
To lodge him safe, in the aforesaid Goal,
Which if you do, the Cash we pay,
Upon the Nail, without Delay.
And when you want to see our Faces,
Manor and Carnarvan Townships are our Dwelling places.
Lancaster County, May 14, 1773.HENRY FUNK, CHRISTIAN CARPENTER.
July 14, 1773 The Pennsylvania Gazette
Lancaster, July 2, 1773.
By Virtue of a Writ to me directed, will be exposed to Sale, by public Vendue, on the Premises, the 29th Day of this Instant, at two o'Clock in the Afternoon, all that certain Tract or Parcel of Land, and Place or Town, called Millersburg, (now MIllersville) with the Lands therein and thereto adjoining, situate and being in the Township of Manor , adjoining the Lands now or late of John Kilhesser, Ludwig Sigler, Frederick Sigler, Philip Kerntz, Isaac Kauffman, John Correll, and others, said to contain about 400 Acres, more or less, with the Appurtenances, with all the Estate and Interest of John Miller, late deceased, of, in and to the same Premises, and all and singular the Rents, Rent Charges and Annuities, reserved and issuing out of all and every, or any Part of the Premises, to the said John Miller, his Heirs or Assigns, &c. Also one equal Moiety or half Part, of a certain Messuage and Lot of Ground, situate in that Part of the Borough of Lancaster, called AdamTown; also a Lot in BethelTown; all seized and taken in execution, as the Estate of said John Miller, deceased, by FREDERICK STONE, Sheriff.
February 23, 1774 The Pennsylvania Gazette
RUN away, the 20th of January last, from the subscriber, living in Oxford township, Chester county, a servant girl, named MARGARET SMITH, well featured, broad faced, pock- pitted, short rough blackish hair; had on, and took with her, an old black silk cardinal, diced, not trimmed save the cap, an old black silk bonnet, a callicoe gown, striped with a little purple flower, a good deal wore, an old blue quilted petticoat, a lincey petticoat, striped greenish and red, a piece of old lincey, striped blue red and white, which I suppose she will make a bed- gown of, a pair of old calfskin pumps, lined with linen, coarse blue stockings; she is lusty and talkative, it is like she will pass for a woman with child, and probably is so; she came to this country last summer from Belfast with Captain Ewing; was taken near Lancaster, and sold there to one Mr. Jack, in the Manor of Conestogoe, but returned, and it is likely she has gone that road, as she talked of going to the back woods. Whoever takes up and secures said servant, so that her master may get her again, shall have FOUR DOLLARS reward, and reasonable charges, paid by THOMAS WHITESIDE.
April 12, 1775 The Pennsylvania Gazette
ALL persons indebted to the estate of Gerard Brenner, of Manor township, in Lancaster county, deceased, on bonds, notes, or book debts, are requested to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands against said estate, are desired to bring them in, that they may be adjusted by LOUISA BRENNER, Executrix; JACOB LOESER, and CHRISTOPHER STECK, Executors. Lancaster, April 3, 1775.
August 23, 1775 The Pennsylvania Gazette
CAME to the subscriber plantation, in Manor township, Lancaster county, the 4th of June last, a small BLACK MARE, no brand to be seen, nor ear mark, a few white hairs in her forehead, and looks as if she had been hip shot. The owner is desired to come, prove his property, pay charges, and take her away. THOMAS PUTTEN.
January 3, 1776 The Pennsylvania Gazette
STOLEN from the subscriber, living in Manor township, Lancaster county, on the 19th of December last past, a dark red MARE, 4 years old, 13 1/2 hands high, paces and trots, has a white star on her forehead, two white saddle marks, but no brand; most of her mane hair hangs down on her left side, and she has a short tail. Whoever takes up the said mare, and secures her, so that the owner may have her again, shall have FORTY SHILLINGS REWARD, and reasonable charges, paid by BENJAMIN MILLER.
April 1, 1778 The Pennsylvania Packet
TO BE LET, And may be entered on the 6th day of April next, THE noted INN, in the Township of Martic, known by the name of the BLACK HORSE, on the road leading from Lancaster to Maryland and Newport.
Any person inclining to rent it may apply at the house of the subscriber on the premises, or to himself at York Town, and know the terms on which it will be let. A person who will undertake to keep a good Public House will be preferred. JOHN GIBSON.
April 22, 1778 The Pennsylvania Packet
THIS is to give notice to SIMON REARDON, living in Paxton Township, in Lancaster County, That if he comes to the house of the subscriber, in the Manor Township, in Lancaster County, he shall receive his horse and cash, from ANN MORRIS.
June 10, 1778 The Pennsylvania Packet
TWELVE DOLLARS REWARD.
RAN AWAY last night from the subscriber, living in Manor Township, Lancaster County, near the Blue Rock, a Low Dutch servant girl, about 24 years of age, of a middling size and stature, smooth face; had on when she went away, a yellow petticoat and jacket, and took with her a callico jacket and a white one, white stockings, and shoes tied with strings. It is supposed she went away with a Dutchman, with whom she got acquainted some time ago, of a swarthy complexion and low stature; wears a blanket coat and blue stockings. Whoever secures said servant, so that her master may have her again, shall have the above reward, paid by GEORGE TOSH.
September 24, 1778 The Pennsylvania Packet
CAME to the plantation of the subscriber, in manor township, Lancaster county, about the 24th of June last, a yellow COW, with several white spots, about the half of her forehead white, large horns, and is very old. The owner is desired to come, prove property, pay charges and take her away. JOHN MANN.
February 23, 1780 The Pennsylvania Gazette
CAME to the plantation of Jacob Brenner, in Manor township, Lancaster county, about two years ago, the two following HORSES, viz the one a black, between 10 and 11 hands high, about 7 or 8 years old, branded on the left shoulder with T, and on the left buttock with H, paces. The other brown, about the same height as the former, about 9 or 10 years old, branded on the left shoulder with D, and on the left buttock with H, trots. The owner of said horses is once more desired to come, prove his property, pay charges, and take them away. JACOB BRENNER.
December 27, 1780 The Pennsylvania Gazette
CAME to the plantation of JACOB KAGEY, in Manor township, Lancaster county, on the 10th of July last, a brindle COW, middle size, about six years old, and has her hind teat on the right side cut off. The owner is desired to come, prove his property, pay charges and take her away.
May 21, 1783 The Pennsylvania Gazette
WE, the Officers of the Seventh Battalion of Lancaster County Militia, after mature Deliberation and the best Intelligence, beg Leave, at this late Hour, to congratulate your Excellency on your Appointment to the highest Office in this State. It affords us much Satisfaction to be governed by a Gentleman of Education, Piety, and Knowledge in the Laws of our Country; and indeed we cannot enough express the Joy which naturally occurs upon the Occasion. We have the Honour to convey to your Excellency our warmest Wishes, that your Administrations may be honourable to yourself, and a Blessing to us. March 11, 1783.
ALEXANDER LOWREY,Lieut. Colonel,
JACOB COOK, Major,
WILLIAM KELLY,Sub Lieutenant.
Captains, Lieutenants
ANDREW BOGGS, ROBERT CUNNINGHAM,
DAVID McQUEEN JOHN MESSER,
THOMAS ROBINSON ABRAHAM SCOTT,
ROBERT McKEE, HUGH HALL,
PATRICK HAYES, MATT. HAY,
WILLIAM WILSON JAMES COOK,
ABRAHAM SCOTT JAMES COOK, jun.
HIS EXCELLENCY'S Answer.
GENTLEMEN, Philadelphia, April 11, 1783.
I DESIRE your Acceptance of my sincerest Thanks for the Address with which you have been pleased to honour me.
The Approbation of such Fellow Citizens, whose Prudence aids their Integrity, I value at its high and proper Worth; and I shall always be reminded, by the great Satisfaction it gives to me, how much I owe to them.
I wish you, Gentlemen, every Happiness, and am, with perfect Esteem,Your most obedient,
and most humble Servant,
JOHN DICKINSON.
August 31, 1785 The Pennsylvania Gazette
EIGHT DOLLARS Reward. WAS stolen out of the pasture of the subscriber, living in Manor township, Lancaster county, on the night of the 24th of August, a sorrel MARE, with a bald face, about 15 hands and an half high, five years old, trots and canters, but trots very rough, she also paces a slow travel, has been lately nicked, by which means she has lost the hair out of her tail, which is just beginning to grow again. Whoever secures said mare, so that the owner may have her again, shall have the above reward and charges, paid by ISAAC KACEY.
September 20, 1786 The Pennsylvania Gazette PHILADELPHIA.
An ACT for altering and amending an Act, entituled "An Act to regulate the General Elections of this Commonwealth,and to prevent frauds therein."
That from the henceforth the elections for the county of Lancaster, which for that purpose shall be divided into four districts, shall be holden at the four following places, viz. the freemen of the borough of Lancaster, and of the townships of Lancaster, Strasburg, Warwick, Elizabeth, Manheim, Hempfield, Manor, Conestogoe, Cocalicoe and Lampeter, being the first district, shall hold their elections at the Courthouse in the borough of Lancaster; the freemen of the townships of Little Britain, Drumore, Bart, Colerain, Martick and Sadsbury, being the second district, shall hole their elections at the house of Col. James Porter, in Drumore township; the freemen of the townships of Raphoe, Donegal and Mountjoy, being the third district, shall hold their elections at the house of Michael Nicholas, at the Cross Roads, in Donegal township; and the freemen of the townships of Carnarvon, Brecknock, Earl, Leacock and Salisbury, being the fourth district, shall hold their elections at the house of Thomas Henderson, in New Holland.
June 24, 1789 The Pennsylvania Gazette
Manor township, June 13, 1789.
FIVE POUNDS Reward.
STOLEN from the subscriber, in manor township, four miles from Lancaster, the eleventh of June instant, at night, out of the field, a sorrel horse, with a white ball on his forehead, his left hind foot is white, he has a white spot on the near side of his belly, five years old, between fifteen and sixteen hands high. Whoever takes up the said horse, so that the owner may get him again, shall have the above reward, and reasonable charges, paid by JOHN HIRSHY.
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