Category Archives: courts

Copper Mines in Northern York County

Posted on November 16, 2010 by june lloyd

1876 York County atlas showing ore mines east of Dillsburg Did you know about the copper mines in Carroll Township near Dillsburg? According to a Northern York County Historical and Preservation Society (NYCHAPS) display, the area had 21 iron ore … Continue reading →

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Crime Pays in York County

Posted on June 13, 2008 by june lloyd

William Wagner Drawing of 1830 York County Courthouse. I’m certainly not advocating crime, but when you think of it, salaries for all those policemen, jailers, judges, and attorneys do add to the economy. Building and upkeep of the prisons and … Continue reading →

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York County Court Stenographer and His Friend, Thomas Edison

Posted on May 30, 2008 by june lloyd

A recent newspaper article said there is a shortage of court stenographers. It reminded me of Henry Clay Demming, official York County court stenographer for nearly 45 years. Demming was born in Geneva, NY, but came to Harrisburg to learn … Continue reading →

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Huggy and the Soldiers–York Mayor Cracks Down

Posted on November 16, 2007 by june lloyd

York Mayor Ephraim Hugentugler had his hands full in the fall of 1917. He hauled many locals into his police court for furnishing liquor to soldiers stationed at the temporary training camp at Gettysburg. The soldiers also got themselves arrested … Continue reading →

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York Mayor Tells Wife She Should Have Hit Husband Harder

Posted on November 8, 2007 by june lloyd

Ninety years ago York Mayor Hugentugler presided over a frequently lively police court: One case involved a “near murder” with a hatchet on the 500 block of Vander Avenue. The York Gazette reported the husband

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