Category Archives: tobacco

Heydey of Cigars, When York County Was King

Posted on November 30, 2007 by june lloyd

We didn’t know how bad smoking was for our health 90 years ago, when cigar factories were springing up everywhere. In York County, we knew cigars were very good for our economy. For well over 150 years, processing tobacco into … Continue reading →

Posted in 1910s, Chanceford Twp., cigars, East Prospect, Glen Rock, history, industry, Lewis Miller, manufacturing, railroads, Red Lion, retail stores, tobacco, Universal York, Wrightsville, Yoe, York, York County | 1 Comment

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 →

Posted in 1890s, animals, Delta, Hellam Twp., history, hunting, Ma & Pa Railroad, people, railroads, tobacco, transportation, Universal York, York City, York County | Leave a comment