Category Archives: Delta

Delta Marble Cutter Sues Over Rejected Tombstone

Posted on March 11, 2009 by june lloyd

The January 30, 1900 York Press relates a lively little lawsuit filed by the stone cutter when his customer refused to take delivery. The case unfolded in the York County Common Pleas Court as reported below:

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Rain Strands Peach Bottom People at High Rock

Posted on January 26, 2009 by june lloyd

There was a lot going on in the Delta area in October 1877, as reported to the York Press by their Delta correspondent. For example, temperance meetings were flourishing there. Sad news was received from the Black Hills that Dr. … Continue reading →

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Hermits in Hellam and Rabbits at Delta

Posted on October 26, 2007 by june lloyd

One hundred and ten years ago this week, the Gazette noted the semi-annual visit of hermit Joel Strong of Hellam township to see his friend, Al Boll, of Ebner’s Cafe. It seems Mr. Strong walked the eight miles each way … Continue reading →

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