BOARD MEMBERS President: Andrea Lingenfelter Vice President: Vacant Secretary: Sherry Bagshaw Treasurer: Leonard Groff Elected Members: Anna Mast, Brett Snyder, Alfred Gerhardt Artifacts Chairs: Anna Groff, Doris Wambold Museum Chair: Vacant Historian: Joan Lorenz Membership Chair: Sue Summers Planning Committee Co-Chairs: Andrea Lingenfelter, Sherry Bagshaw Program Chair: Leona Baker

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P.O. Box 173, Gap, PA 17527-0173PURPOSE: "TO DISCOVER, GATHER, AND PRESERVE OUR HISTORY FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS"

NEWSLETTERIssue 25, SPRING 2017

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE:

Greetings to my fellow historical society members! Spring has sprung across our beautiful township even though Mother Nature did her best to try to trick us. I want to take a moment and thank each and every one of you for your contributions to our humble society whether they be monetary or precious time volunteered. Without you, what we do would not be possible, and our history would soon be lost.

Unfortunately, I regret to announce that our President, Rodney Smoker, has moved on and will no longer be serving on our Board of Directors. While in office, Rodney put so much time, effort, and heart into moving our society forward, and we truly appreciate everything he did for us and wish him well with his future endeavors. As vice president, I have now stepped into his shoes, and I will be serving as your president until the new slate of officers is sworn in at our picnic in June.

In keeping with moving our society forward, we are trying some new things this year. Over the summer, we will be hosting a Family Movie Night series that will be free to the community. This coming fall, we hope to hold a traditional English tea and also a reception for those that attended any of the one room schoolhouses in our area. Keep your eyes and ears open for more details as plans come together. We are ingreat need of a program coordinator. If you or someone you know like to plan activities and fun lectures, please let us know. Again, thank you to everyone for your support, and we hope to see you again soon!

President, Andrea Lingenfelter

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NEW ACQUISITION!

At a March 23rd, online-only auction of a local estate, many lots of Gap &area memorabilia were sold. The Society was able to acquire a framed35” x 35” original Gap 250th Anniversary Banner/Flag from the 1951celebration. Are any more of these known to be out there?

Unfortunately, we were NOT able to obtain the prize item of the sale –an original cast-iron Gap Train Station sign – measuring approx. 17” x

27”. This sign was in the possessionof Steve Barr and his family for manyyears – dating back to his grandfather’s time. A sign like this also hung from the porch of the Rutter House for many years by the Gap Clock Tower. The sign sold for $1870 (including the 10% buyer’s premium). Anidentical 2nd sign has been on display at the restored Christiana Railroad Station. Perhaps one day one of these signs will make its way into our Historical Society’s archives …

Information Anyone?

This ca. 1920s photo (on the right) shows, I believe, one Lewis Foulk,who – according to “A History of Salisbury Township” by Joan Lorenz –ran a restaurant with John Eshelman, located between the Walker-Ebyblock and the Gap National Bank building. The building was razed in1931. I also believe that the photo was taken across Newport Ave. fromthe old Gap Post Office building.

Any verification of the location or any biographical details of Mr. Foulkwould be appreciated! Contact Brett sales@pastpaper.com

SALISBURY TOWNSHIP IS LOSING ITS OLD STRUCTURES

Many are the pre-Revolutionary buildings in this township.Unfortunately, the price of renovations and repair is such a burden to most that it is often easier to tear down rather than try to save. In the past year or two several of these structures have been sold: The Mansion House on Strasburg Road in Gap; the old Sam Adams Inn on Lincoln Highway across from Brackbill Road; and the recently sold Sunnyside [some photos are included in the newsletter]. Another sale was the 270-year-old White Horse Inn, reportedly the oldest continuously operating tavern in the county at the time of the sale in 2016. The township and the county have reason to celebrate the new owner for it has been purchased by someone who is trying to respect its gloried past.

NOTE: As you wander the local by-ways, you can help both local and county historical societies discover those places in danger. At least we can photograph the building and record the history before that building is gone. We know it is not realistic to preserve them all. “A picture is worth a thousand words” if we have nothing else.

~~~~~~~- History’s being read and it’s also being written -

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ONE ROOM PUBLIC SCHOOL HISTORY - Update

As I continue collecting stories about the public one room schools which educated the students of this township not too long ago, the Society has gained a great many photos, year books and other items. These items not only add interest to the intended book but also provide genealogical connections that we can usein the future. I recently was able to borrow an 1899 class roster for Gap Primary School – Miss Laura Good was the teacher to 49 students in 8 grades that year! The next year she moved over to Roseneath on Umbletown Rd. and had only 22 students in 8 grades!

These past 15 months of interviewing have been a blast! I will continue to accept stories by phone and email, and photos by mail as we begin the next phase. Now the hard work begins: sorting the photos, coordinating the stories, and planning a reception for the many that provided material and memories. The book progresses and this part needs the help of many. --Leona Baker

CIVIL WAR BOOK – Update

“THE CIVIL WAR VETERANS WHO LIVED IN AND/OR WERE BURIED IN SALISBURY TOWNSHIP, LANCASTER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA”

The Salisbury Township Civil War history book, containing five chapters plus appendix, is still a work in progress. We are working hard to have the book sent to the printer sometime later this year.

In part, the book will contain in-depth biographies for over 400 Civil War Veterans. Each will contain a complete life history of the veteran and will include photos of some veterans and newspaper articles (obituary notices, tragic deaths, court cases, other articles, etc.). We have found letters written by several of the veterans during the Civil War and in a few cases letters sent to those with biographies in the book.

SIGN-BOARDS OF THREE CROWNS TAVERN & WATERLOO TAVERN

Benjamin West painted many tavern signs in the vicinity of Philadelphia,among them in 1771 that of the Three Crowns, a noted hostelry that stood onthe King’s Highway in Salisbury Township, Lancaster County. Thisneighborhood was partly settled by English emigrants, and the old tavern waskept by a Tory of the deepest dye. The sign-board still bears the marks of the

hostile bullets of the Continental Army, and theproprietor came near sharing the bullets with thesign. This Three Crowns sign was removed in 1816to the Waterloo Tavern, kept by a relative of the oldlandlord. The Waterloo Tavern was originally theBull’s Head, and was kept by a Revolutionaryofficer. Both sides of the Three Crowns sign-board are shown here.

[By tradition West also painted the sign-board of the old Hat Tavern [located about two miles east of Cross Keys (Intercourse)]. This was kept by Widow Caldwell in Leacock Township, Lancaster County, on the old Philadelphia road.]

--from “Stage-coach and Tavern Days”, written by Alice Morse Earle © 1900

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NEW FOR 2017 – SUMMER FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT SERIES

The Historical Society of Salisbury Township is pleased to present a new community event for this year. We will be hosting a series of family-friendly movie nights throughout the summer. They will all be held rain or shine in the air-conditioned banquet room of the White Horse Fire Hall, located at 111 White Horse Road, Gap, PA. The doors will open at 6:00 pm with the feature beginning promptly at 6:30 pm. The movies are free and open to the community. There will be snacks and beverages available for purchase. Feel free to bring your favorite blankets, cushions, or chairs. Chairs will be available if you do not have your own.

The following movies will be projected onto a large projector screen:

Saturday, June 17th – Night at the Museum – Rated PG, Comedy/Adventure, 1 hr, 48 min – A newly recruited night security guard at the Museum of Natural History discovers that an ancient curse causes the animals and exhibits on display to come to life and wreak havoc.

Saturday, July 15th – Joseph: King of Dreams – Unrated (suitable for young children on up), Animated/Religious, 1 hr, 15 min– Joseph receives a beautiful coat of many colors from his father which causes his brothers to become jealous, and they sell him off as a slave to Egyptian merchants. Follow Joseph’s adventures as he rises up from slave to being the Pharaoh’s second in command.

Saturday, August 6th – Harry and Snowman – Documentary/Drama, 1 hr, 24 min - Dutch immigrant, Harry deLeyer, journeyed to the United States after World War II and developed a transformative relationship with a broken-down plow horse he rescued from the New Holland Sales Stables that was bound for the gluefactory. They went on to win the triple crown of show jumping.

Saturday, August 20th – Sound of Music – Rated G, Musical/Drama, 2 hr, 54 min – A woman leaves an Austrian convent to become governess to the seven children of an Austrian Naval officer widower in the 1930s.

MEMORIAL DAY

In the years immediately following the Civil War, oneway Americans sought to remember the war dead wasby holding “decoration days”—days on which theywould gather to decorate the graves of those whodied in the conflict.

The first official observance took place on May 30, 1868. That year, 183 cemeteries in 27 states celebrated Decoration Day, and observance only grew in the years that followed. By 1890, all the northern states had made it an official state holiday. The southern states began celebrating Decoration Day after World War I, when it changed from honoring Civil War dead to honoring the American dead of all wars.

Memorial Day, as we know it, came about in 1967, when Decoration Day was renamed Memorial Day. In 1968, it was permanently moved from May 30 to the last Monday in May to create a three-day weekend.

—Let us pause this Memorial Day to honor and remember all of those who made the ultimate sacrifice so that freedom may continue to ring throughout our Nation.

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CONDOLENCES

TO THE FAMILY OF MARGARET PLANK, who passed away on April 28, 2017. Peg was an active past member of the society.

TO BOARD MEMBER BRETT SNYDER AND FAMILY on the passing of his father on April 25, 2017.

TO JOAN LORENZ on the sudden passing of her son, CHRISTOPHER LUKE LORENZ, JR. on March 19, 2017. Those in Chester County will remember Christopher as the owner of Lorenzo’s Sandwich Shop in West Chester. Joan would welcome your cards.

TO THE FAMILY OF MELVIN BARR, 87, who passed away on February 8, 2017. As an avid historian and founding member of the Historical Society of Salisbury Township, Melvin contributed much to the Society’s book History of Salisbury Township, Lancaster County Pennsylvania, and was always willing to lend a hand in the activities and events of the Society. As a member of the military, Melvin received a Purple Heart while serving in Korea. His collection of rare and beautiful clocks sometimes crowded out Betty’s basementwork area! Melvin was also a big fan of vintage and antique cars.

TO THE FAMILY OF KERMIT SUMMERS, founding member and able contributor to the work of the Society. Kermit passed away June 14, 2016.

GENEALOGY CORNER

We get many requests on ourwebsite from researchers whoare looking for us to supplymuch needed connections.There are some questions that we can answer, and if it is of general interest we will print it here as an interesting tidbit for you. If you can help provide information or if you need some help with your research, please email Leona Baker at fusser29369@mypacks.net or at 717-442-4071. Please remember to leave yourcontact information including email if you have it.

Over the past few years the Society has frequently been called upon to do genealogy research for many whose ancestors came from, or had ties to, Salisbury Township. While we do our best to follow the trail, often our files do not have the answers and we can only offer the seeker links to other sources and hope those bear fruit. There is no charge for the many hours spent on our in-house research. Due to the amount of time involved with the research, donations are always appreciated.

RESEARCH AT A DEAD END? NEED SOME HELP?

One of our long-time members has offered to help you delve deeper into your family history. He has Lancaster County connections that go back to the late 17th century. With his 30-year research experience working with many families, he is prepared to do research for you as you begin your journey or when you reach that crucial dead end.

Contact Dale Frankhouser at 717-682-9760 or Email: dlfrnkhsr@comcast.net for detailed information about his hours and fees. His service affords you the ability to obtain as much or as little help as you need.

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MONTHLY MEETING CALENDAR

BOARD MEETINGS: The Board of Directors has six meetings a year to better address the business matters of the Society. They meet the second Thursday of February, April, June, August, October, and December at 7 p.m. at the Township building. All members are always welcome to attend these meetings. Members mayaddress issues of their own to the Board after first notifying the President of their intent one week before the meeting. The issue in question will be given 10 minutes at any one meeting, tabled until the next meeting if necessary due to time.

* 2017 MONTHLY MEETINGS

MAY 18 – SHOW & TELL *Business Meeting 7 – 7:30 p.m.

JUNE 15 – ANNUAL MEMBER PICNICCome join us for an evening of food and fellowship! This year's picnic will be held on Thursday, June 15, 2017 at 6:00 pm in the pavilion closest to the main baseball field at Gap Park, located at 750 White Horse Road, Gap, PA. Please note the change in venue. The picnic will be 100% potluck this year. Paper goods and bottled water will be provided. There will not be a bonfire. The picnic will be held rain or shine, but may be cancelled in the event of thunderstorms. If there is a chance of thunderstorms that day please check our website (www.salisburytwphistory.org) for an announcement by 4:30 pm.

JULY & AUGUST – SUMMER BREAK

** Beginning in SEPTEMBER, all monthly meetings will begin at 7 p.m. **

SEPTEMBER 15 – To Be Announced

OCTOBER 19 – Gregory Scott, Speaker. “C. Emlen Urban, Architect”. C. Emlen Urban was a Lancaster, Pennsylvania-based architect. He was the leading architect in Lancaster from the 1890s to the 1920s. Architecture styles in our area will also be discussed.

NOMINATIONS FOR MAY ELECTION

President—Andi LingenfelterVice President—Brett SnyderSecretary—Sherry BagshawTreasurer—Leonard GroffBoard of Director–Paul Herr (For 2017-2019 term of office)

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Right – “Sign of the John Adams Inn” >>>[Slaymaker’s “Stage Stop”]

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HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF SALISBURY TOWNSHIP PUBLICATIONS FOR SALE

History of Salisbury Township, Lancaster Co, PA by Joan Lorenz - $25.00Clemson, Buckley, Stoltzfus Property on the Pequea by Joan Lorenz - $2.00Buena Vista Revisited by A. Groff and J. Lorenz - $8.00The Jacob Mast Family of Salisbury Twp. by Anna Skiles - $4.00White Horse Revisited by Dale Frankhouser - $15.00Ancestry and Descendants of Nathan E. Howe by Allen Beiler and Diane Pechart - $24.00The Wolf Man of Kane, Pennsylvania by Nancy A. Avolese - $15.00Black Minqua: The Life and Times of Henry Green by Anita L. Wills - $23.00Pieces of the Quilt: The Mosaic of an African American Family by Anita L. Wills - $23.00Notes and Documents of Free Persons of Color: Four Hundred Years of an American Family's History, Revised Edition by Anita L. Wills - $23.00Reeser History: Descendants of Hans and Magdalena Reeser by Robert L. Reeser - $17.00Lancaster County Post Card Collection, Vol. 2 by the Lancaster Post Card Club - $20.00WWII Honor Roll Poster, Servicemen of Gap - $25 "Buyerstown - Salisbury Township , Lancaster County, Pennsylvania" - Written by Rachel King, Edited by Anna Groff – $17.50

— These may be ordered by calling 717-442-4071 or emailing fusser29369@mypacks.net. Please make sureyou include your name, phone number, email address (if you have one), and mailing address. There are additional charges for postage.

SUNNYSIDE – Recently sold at auction

ARTIFACT DISPLAYThe township building has a revolving display of artifacts donated by area families who want future generations to be aware of the rich heritage of this region. Displays may be viewed during Township business hours: Monday – Thursday 8:00 am - 4:30 p.m.

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MATERIAL DONATIONS

It is evident that those who have connections to Salisbury Township continue to value the rich history of this little corner of the world! Each year we receive mementos, stories and genealogy records relating to that history from those who value the importance of the past.

Dr. C. J. Bryer, Leon Ebersol, Susan Walker Hedden, and Doris Wambold have donated books and other treasures.

Recent acquisitions toward the ongoing One Room School Project are: Elam Beiler, Evelyn Bergman, Anna Mary and Lee Coates, Ruth Hershey Clark, Emma Jane Denlinger, Daniel Dienner, Benjamin Ebersol, Dottie Enk, Jackie and Herb Fisher, Thelma and Vernon Fisher, Thelma Force, Kathryn Trotta Givler, Helen Hacker, Arlene Hartranft, Betty Heisey, Brook Henderson, Arthur Hershey, Eby Hershey, Marliene Hillard, Annette and Kenneth Houck, Linda Johnson, Marion Kurtz, Jay Leary, Cleta Lefever,, Elvin Martin, Melvin Martin, John Mast, Deen McKillips, Gene Miller, Lois Patterson, Ellen and Edward Poliski, Kathleen M. Ranck, Fred Seldomridge, Dorothy Shaeffer, Edward Simmons, Kenneth Skiles, Luther Smith, Pat Smith, Judy and Paul Smoker, Reuben Smucker, Benuel Stoltzfus, David Stoltzfus, Eli Stoltzfus, Gideon Stoltzfus, John Stoltzfus, Min Stoltzfus, Moses Stoltzfus, Sarah and Levi Stoltzfus, Samuel Stoltzfus, Simeon Stoltzfus, Alfred Wanner and Thelma White. All of the donated stories, mementos, and photos will help make this future book more interesting.

THE MANSION HOUSE IN GAP

Located on the Strasburg Pike, just west of the bridge across the railroad tracks, stands a stone building with a colorful history. The land was originally granted to William Kennedy by William Penn’s agents in early 1700. The four-story limestone house and out-buildings were erected by Colonel Joseph Baker in 1838. When he was appointed as General Superintendent of the Philadelphia and Columbia R.R., he sold the property. Over the next century, the house served as a hotel, a bank, a law office, an undertaking establishment and livery stables.

The home was originally designed with the front facingthe railroad tracks. The fire places had side cabinets forfire arm storage…..the warmth kept the gun powderdry. Large windows in the second story room facingeast had window seats and panels opening to a secondtier porch. James Buchanan spoke from this porchduring one of the great political meetings held in Gapduring the campaign for the Presidency in 1856.

In 1946 the house was remodeled by the then ownersto face the Strasburg Pike, fireplaces and staircaseswere removed in the four-story side. Central heat wasinstalled and hard wood floors were laid. At that timeno-one thought about preserving history.

Now more than 50 years have passed and the present façade and interior are the “History” we value.The house was recently sold as a home and begins a new chapter.

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845 Houston Run Drive, Gap, PA 17527P.O. Box 56, Gap, PA 17527 - 717-442-3030

717-442-0559

CONTRIBUTORS CORPORATE SPONSOR

ANGELSPaul HerrKaren H Beacher WintersC John BryerSusan Walker-Hedden

SPECIAL FRIENDSJean FrybergerGwendolyn DickinsonGap PowerBeiler InsuranceKen & Anna Skiles

FRIENDS Albert See Betty DenlingerEmmajane Denlinger Yvonne StyerNancy Fisher Wayne M ReiterLois Schrock Frieda H Reiter Edward & Lynn Yancavage Linnea E RaffaeleFrancis E Hopton

The businesses of the Township have always generously supported the Society since its inception and manybecome “business members”.

DONATIONS

We are fortunate to have members who value the Society and Salisbury Township history, and thank you allfor your generosity. The Society continues to search for a ‘HOME PERCH” that will fit the Township needs well into the future. Member contributions, monetary and material, truly express the interest this community has in preserving the rich history of the area.

FACEBOOK PAGE

In 2011, the Historical Society of Salisbury Township created a Facebook page. In April, 2014, there were 47“likes” and, with your interest, it has now grown to 320. These “Likes” are made up of individuals, other historical and genealogy societies and libraries, as well as local, and not so local, businesses, authors and artists.

Our Facebook page not only covers our Society’s news and events but also shares photos of Salisbury Township, both old and new, as well as old postcards, newspaper articles and ads plus much more! If you haven’t “Liked” our page yet, please join us!

**If you are not a member of Facebook and might need a little help signing up, please send an email to us through our Contact Us page on our website: http://salisburytwphistory.org/contact . You may also click onthe Facebook link on our website!

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Historical Society of Salisbury TownshipP.O. Box 173 Gap, PA 17527-0173-

TAKE A LOOK AT OUR WEBSITE: www.salisburytwphistory.org AND US ON FACEBOOK!

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The Historical Society of Salisbury Township - 2017 Annual Membership Dues

Name: ____________________________________________ Phone: ____________________

Address: ___________________________________________ Email: _____________________

ALL MEMBERSHIPS ARE PER PERSON WITH EXCEPTION OF FAMILY AND BUSINESS LEVEL MEMBERSHIPS

Adult: _______ $10.00 (per person) Friend: _______ $35.00

Student: _______ $5.00 Special Friend: _______ $60.00

Family:* _______ $25.00 Angel: _______ $110.00

Business: _______ $30.00

*Family Membership = 2 adults & 2 or more children ages 12 and under, in the same householdGift memberships are available, just the thing for that ‘hard to buy for’ person.Make checks payable to: THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF SALISBURY TOWNSHIP

Mail to: PO Box 248, Gap, PA 17527-0248, Attn: HSST Membership Chair, Sue SummersNote: Membership cards will not be sent

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