Reuss: Francis X. Reuss Collection, 1764-1911

Call Number: MG-325

1 box     26 folders     .5 cubic ft.

Repository:    LancasterHistory.org (Lancaster, Pa.)

Shelving Location: Archives South, Side 8

Description:   This collection contains the papers of and given to Francis X. Reuss. Much of the correspondence deals with newspapers and the request for information about newspaper employees. The personal papers pertain to a tax assessment, stocks and acquaintances. Reuss kept an archive of correspondence and banquet programs for the Society of Old Columbia Residents. This collection also contains papers from the Mifflin family, including correspondence and receipts.

Creators: Reuss, Francis X. (b.1847)

Conditions for Access: Restrictions noted at the item level.

Conditions Governing Reproductions: Collection may not be photocopied. Please contact Research Staff or Archives Staff with questions.

Language: English

Source of Acquisition: Collection was a gift of Francis X. Reuss. Programs from Society of Old Columbians, donated in 1905. Letters from Society of Old Columbians, donated in 1908. Junior Press, donated in1908. The Mifflin Papers were a gift to Francis Reuss from Mr. and Mrs. Thomas R. P. Alsop.

Biographical Information: 

Francis X. Reuss, born in Columbia, PA in 1847, was the first child of Edward H. and Anna Barbara Reuss. In 1857, he began the study of music under the instruction of Miss Josephine Hamilton. He attended Mt. St. Vincent’s College near Pittsburgh from 1866-1869 for the study of piano, organ and vocal music, as well as German, Latin and French. Throughout his career, he was the director of several church choirs in New York City and Philadelphia and was also the member of an opera company that toured the U.S., Canada and the West Indies. In 1892, he married Anna S. Fife in Philadephia.

Reuss was a founding member of the American Catholic Historical Society and was the first to hold the positions of librarian and corresponding secretary. He authored several histories on the Catholic Church. He was also a founding member of the Society of Old Columbia Residents, an organization of people from Columbia, PA who were then living in Philadelphia.

Administrative Note: Processed by DW, Summer 2006; finding aid prepared by HST.

 

Folder 1 Biographical information on Francis X. Reuss. No date.

 

Folder 2 Correspondence regarding Newspaper Employees

Folder 2, Insert 1 Letter from Francis Reuss to S. B. McCorkle requesting information on John L. Boswell. Many questions answered by McCorkle on reverse. With envelope. Philadelphia. 18 July 1905.

Folder 2, Insert 2 Letter from S. B. McCorkle to Francis Reuss stating that his letter was forwarded to Boswell’s daughter. Columbia. 26 July 1905.

Letter from Albert C. Bates to Francis Reuss stating that Boswell started the Daily Courant in Hartford, Connecticut. With envelope. Hartford, Connecticut. 28 July 1905.

Folder 2, Insert 3 Letter from A. L. Goodrich to Francis Reuss stating the information on Boswell will be hard to obtain. Letterhead of the Courant, Hartford, Connecticut. With envelope. 10 August 1905.

Folder 2, Insert 4 Letter from Mary Boswell to Francis Reuss stating sketchy data on her father’s life from Columbia to Hartford. Letterhead of The Northfield, East Northfield, Massachusetts. With envelope. 19 August 1905.

Folder 2, Insert 5 Letter from Mrs. W. B. H. (daughter) to Francis Reuss regarding Carpenter McCleery’s relationship with Boswell. They started the Lancaster Union. With envelope. 2 August 1905.

Folder 2, Insert 6 Letter from Thomas Dugan to Francis Reuss stating that J. G. L. Brown was elected to the office of Coroner in Philadelphia County from 1871-1875. Letterhead of City Hall, Philadelphia. With envelope. 8 September 1905.

Folder 2, Insert 7 Brief biographical sketch of J. G. L. Brown, who worked at The Columbia Spy from 1849-1854. No date.

Folder 2, Insert 8 Letter from C. A. Fon Dersmith, Treasurer of Farmers Trust Company, to Francis Reuss stating that he has no information on Coleman Bull and suggests possible sources. Letterhead of the Farmers Trust Company, Lancaster. With envelope. 9 August 1905.

Folder 2, Insert 9 Letter from Francis Reuss to Mrs. W. C. Spenser regarding Coleman Bull’s life and a brief reply from her. Philadelphia. 14 August 1905.

Folder 2, Insert 10 Letter from Miss Jacobs to Francis Reuss regarding Coleman Bull’s life, including family relations and his residence in Columbia. Columbia. 10 August 1905.

Folder 2, Insert 11 Biographical sketch of Coleman Bull. No date.

 

Folder 3 Correspondence regarding Newspaper Employees

Folder 3, Insert 1 Letter from Richard Cochran to Francis Reuss regarding his uncle, Theodore Denny Cochran, from York. Letterhead of Cochran & Williams, attorneys, York. 28 June 1905.

Folder 3, Insert 2 Letters from Charles Gonter to Francis Reuss about himself, his work at the Lancaster Union, his friendship with Thaddeus Stevens, and founding the Globe Democrat in St. Louis. 14 July 1905, 30 July 1905. Originals are extremely fragile, please use photocopies.

Folder 3, Insert 3 Letter from Stephen Greene to Francis Reuss about his father, Nathan Greene, from 1841-1854. Philadelphia. 22 May 1903.

Letter from N. Fletcher, Superintendent of the Union League, to Francis Reuss pertaining to the Stephen Greene information. Letterhead of the Union League of Philadelphia. 21 July 1905.

Folder 3, Insert 4 Letter from William Hayes Grier to Francis Reuss regarding Bucky Watts and [   ] Taft. Letterhead of The Columbia Independent. Columbia. 5 June 1905.

Folder 3, Insert 5 Letter from Francis Reuss to William Grier regarding the history of The Columbia Independent. Philadelphia. 20 June 1905.

Insert 6 Letter from William Grier to Francis Reuss regarding politics. Letterhead of The Columbia Independent. Columbia. 17 September 1902.

Letter from William Grier the history of the Herald, the employees of the Democrat, and a timeline of the employees of The Columbia Independent. Letterhead of The Columbia Independent. Columbia. 2 July 1905.

Folder 3, Insert 7 Letter from B. G. McLane, Deputy Recorder, Lancaster, to Francis Reuss regarding a deed to William Grier. With envelope. Lancaster. 7 July 1905.

Letter from B. G. McLane to Francis Reuss regarding a deed of property to William Grier. Letterhead of the Recorder’s Office of Lancaster County. With envelope. Lancaster. 10 July 1905.

Folder 3, Insert 8 Letter from Scott C. [Bone], managing editor, to Francis Reuss stating that he forwarded Reuss’s letter to the Library of Congress. Letterhead of The Washington Post Co. With envelope. Washington, DC. 1 August 1905.

Letter from Allan B. Slauson of the Library of Congress to Francis Reuss regarding the scarcity of information on William Grier and requesting payment for more research. Letterhead of Postal Telegraph Cable Company. With envelope postmarked Washington, DC, August 7.

 

Folder 4 Correspondence regarding Newspaper Employees

Folder 4, Insert 1 Letter from Griffith S. [Arnies] to Francis Reuss regarding D. F. Griffith. With envelope. York. 3 August 1902.

Folder 4, Insert 2 Letter from J. D. Layng to Francis Reuss stating that he was not related to George Llayng. Letterhead of The Lincoln National Bank. With envelope. New York. 3 July 1905.

Folder 4, Insert 3 Letter from Frank R. Diffenderffer to Francis Reuss with information about Boswell and Cochran. Letterhead of the Secretary’s Office, Lancaster County Historical Society. Lancaster. 24 June 1905.

Letter from Chester W. Cummings, Mayor of Lancaster, to Francis Reuss stating that he forwarded Reuss’s letter to Frank R. Diffenderfer and giving the dates that John Mathiot was mayor. Letterhead of the Mayor’s Office. With envelope. Lancaster. 21 July 1905.

Folder 4, Insert 4 Letter from E. W. Spangler to Francis Reuss regarding William H. Spangler. 19 July 1905. Letterhead of E. W. Spangler, attorney. With envelope. York. With newspaper article, “Mr. Spangler’s Book.” No date.

Letter from E. W. Spangler to Francis Reuss regarding Andrew M. Spangler. Letterhead of E. W. Spangler, attorney. York. 25 July 1905.

Letter from Charles S. Spangler regarding William H. Spangler. Letterhead of the Alpha Company, Philadelphia. With envelope. 3 August 1905.

Folder 4, Insert 5 Letter from William Arch. McClean to Francis Reuss regarding Edman Stable. Letterhead of The Gettysburg Compiler. Gettysburg. 12 July 1905. With obituary, “Hon. Edman W. Stable Dead.” [22 September 1902].

Folder 4, Insert 6 Letter from Francis Reuss to Mr. Evans seeking information about Columbia newspaper editors, with Evans’ responses. Letterhead of the American Catholic Historical Society. With envelope addressed to Francis Reuss. Philadelphia and Columbia. Postmarked 4 August 1905.

 

Folder 5 Correspondence from Samuel Wright

Letter from Samuel Wright to Francis Reuss regarding Cherry Street, Columbia residents and information about The Columbia Spy. Columbia. 4 February 1902.

Letter from Samuel Wright to Francis Reuss regarding the history of The Columbia Spy, and its owners, location, and employees. Columbia. 24 May 1905.

Letter from Samuel Wright to Francis Reuss regarding the location of The Columbia Spy. 29 September 1911.

 

Folder 6 Correspondence regarding Columbia Newspapers

Folder 6, Insert 1 Information about the Ladies’ Visiter, Marietta. No date.

Folder 6, Insert 2 Letter from Mrs. W. B. Hall to Francis Reuss stating that she knows very little about the Lancaster Union. 2 August 1905.

Folder 6, Insert 3 Letter from Thomas L. Montgomery, State Librarian, to Francis Reuss regarding their holdings of The Columbia Spy. Letterhead of the Pennsylvania State Library. Harrisburg. 15 June 1905.

Folder 6, Insert 4 Postcard from the S. M. Sener, Librarian, to Francis Reuss regarding holdings of The Columbia Spy. Printed postcard of the Lancaster County Historical Society. 7 June 1905.

Letter from John Ziegler to Francis Reuss stating he has no data in the newspapers requested and suggesting that Reuss contact Samuel Evans. With envelope. Columbia. 10 June 1905.

 

Folder 7 Correspondence regarding Information Requested

Folder 7, Insert 1 Letter from N. J. A. Minich to Francis Reuss regarding newspapers and memories of Columbia. Letter written in the back of billheads of N. J. A. Minich of the Publisher Bulletin. With envelope. Kent, Ohio. 4 June 1906.

Folder 7, Insert 2 Two handwritten copies of advertisements from The Intelligencer & Weekly Advertiser. 1803, 1804.

Handwritten copy of a receipt for refreshments for a ball to benefit the Columbia Fire Company. 1854. On the back of a blank meeting announcement form for the American Catholic Historical Society of Philadelphia.

Handwritten copy of sale of Lot 67 to Martin Durrell, printer, on Locust St. in Columbia. [1814]. Notation dated 12 November 1902. On the back of part of a ballot.

Folder 7, Insert 3 Postcard from M. F. Claridge to Francis Reuss regarding Eli Bowen. Philadelphia. 18 July 1905.

Postcard from John K. Haines to Francis Reuss regarding the steeple of the Lutheran Church. Postcard of Mrs. Kate Haines, Past Grand Templar. Philadelphia. 6 June 1903.

Letter from George [Tille] to Francis Reuss regarding his inability to obtain the requested information. Letterhead of Lippincott & Company. Philadelphia and Columbia. 26 November 1903.

Folder 7, Insert 4 Letter from L. S. Evans to Francis Reuss regarding his partner’s health. Columbia. [10] December 1903.

Letter from Guy Carleton Lee to [Francis] Reuss thanking Reuss for information for “History of North America.” Letterhead of Guy Carleton Lee, Ph.D., Johns Hopkins University. Baltimore. 19 October 1903.

Letter from Dr. I. M. Witmer to Francis Reuss regarding a murder committed in Columbia between 1840-1844. Letterhead of the Office of the Coroner of Lancaster County. Lancaster. 9 June 1904.

Folder 7, Insert 5 Letter from James B. Goodman to Francis Reuss stating an inability to answer questions since all of his files were destroyed in the Chicago Fire of 1871. With envelope. Marinette, Wisconsin. 3 August 1905.

 

Folder 8 Correspondence from Mr. Rambo

Folder 8, Insert 1 Letter from A. M. Rambo to Francis Reuss stating he could not find information on the cholera epidemic in Columbia in 1854. Letterhead of Robert E. Pattison, Law Office, Philadelphia. 18 November 1900.

Notecard from A. M. Rambo wishing a happy new year. 1901.

Invitation from A. M. Rambo for a birthday celebration. Philadelphia. 8 January 1902.

Invitation from A. M. Rambo for a birthday celebration. Philadelphia. 8 January 1901.

Change of address announcement from A. M. Rambo. Moved from Philadelphia to Harrisburg. April 1902.

Folder 8, Insert 2 Letter from A. M. Rambo to Francis Reuss regarding an enclosed Dan Griffith article and stating that he cannot find the Houston Mifflin obituary. Letterhead of Orient Insurance Company, Harrisburg. With envelope. 4 September 1902.

Folder 8, Insert 3 Postcard from A. M. Rambo to Francis Reuss stating that he will be out of town. 18 April 1903.

Letter of sympathy from A. M. Rambo to Francis Reuss regarding the death of Mr. Reuss’s mother. Letterhead of The Bingham Hotel, Philadelphia. 24 August 1903.

Folder 8, Insert 4 Letter from A. M. Rambo to Francis Reuss regarding his health, meeting in Columbia, and praising Reuss’s work with The Herald. Masonic Temple, Philadelphia. With envelope postmarked 17 April 1903.

Folder 8, Insert 5 Printed postcard from A. M. Rambo extending new year’s wishes. Harrisburg. 1904. Postmarked 28 December 1903.

Folder 8, Insert 6 Letter from A. M. Rambo to Francis Reuss regarding health issues and related correspondence on Columbia newspapers. Letterhead of The Lochiel, Harrisburg. 13 January 1904.

Folder 8, Insert 7 Letter from A. M. Rambo to Francis Reuss recollecting employees and foibles. “Ground Hog Day!” Letterhead of The Lochiel, Harrisburg. 2 February 1904.

 

Folder 9 The Junior Press, Columbia, Pennsylvania

Boys’ newspaper with articles about Columbia and local advertisements.

Folder 9, Insert 1 Volume 1, number 4. April 1905. (fragile condition)

Folder 9, Insert 2 Volume 1, number 6. June 1905. “Anniversary number.”

Volume 1, number [7]. [July] 1905. (Masthead was misprinted.) Local stories and information on Columbia residents.

Volume 1, number 8. August 1905. Vacation accounts of Columbia residents, puns, and puzzles.

Folder 9, Insert 3 Letter from Henry M. Bruner, editor of The Junior Press, enclosing issues of the boys’ newspaper, soliciting a subscription, and providing information about employees. Columbia. 19 September 1905.

 

Folder 10 Information and Correspondence regarding Post Office Employees in Columbia

Folder 10, Insert 1 Mostly handwritten notes pertaining to post offices, mail, and employees in Columbia. Information dates from 1730-1907.

Folder 10, Insert 2 Chronological list of Postmasters in Columbia from 1795-1866.

Folder 10, Insert 3 Handwritten copy of the obituary of William Pitt Beatty, early Postmaster at Columbia. “Minutes of church.” Deceased [July 1848].

Folder 10, Insert 4 Letter from the Fourth Assistant Postmaster General to Francis Reuss stating that he does not have the staff to find the requested information about Columbia’s postmasters. Letterhead of the Office of Fourth Assistant Postmaster General, Washington. Signature is illegible. With envelope. 19 July 1905.

Folder 10, Insert 5 Letter from Francis Reuss to the Fourth Assistant Postmaster General in response to the letter in Insert 4 and offering to reimburse his efforts in providing the requested information. Philadelphia. 21 July 1905.

Folder 10, Insert 6 Printed form from the Bond Division, Post Office Department, Office of the Fourth Assistant Postmaster General stating that they are unable to provide the information requested. 26 July 1905.

 

Folder 11 Correspondence from Sadie M. Fisher

Letter from Sadie M. Fisher to Francis Reuss regarding the death of her father, information on the immediate family, and forwarding Reuss’s letter to her brother, Thomas. Letterhead of the W. O. W., Cheyenne Grove No. 1, Cheyenne, Wyoming. 18 November 1900.

Letter from Sadie M. Fisher to Francis Reuss regarding her father’s death, Frontier Days, and the railroad strike. She asks for information about Reuss and Columbia. Letterhead of J. F. Reynolds W. R. C. No. 9, Cheyenne, Wyoming. No date.

 

Folder 12 “Columbia Notes”

Notes regarding overseas travels during the 1840s, the balloon ride of Pennypacker, water power furnished by Getz, Houston Mifflin’s home (Norwood), area log homes, swamps, and a chronology of the Columbia Bridge.

 

Folder 13 Correspondence and Ephemera

Folder 13, Insert 1 City Party campaign letter from J. M. Rush Jermon urging participation in the party for better city government. Letterhead of the City Party, Philadelphia. 11 February 1905. On reverse: Information about F. O. Ziegler.

Folder 13, Insert 2 Letter from Seymour Eaton, librarian, to Francis Reuss regarding membership and circulation of the Tabard Inn Library. Letterhead of The Tabard Inn Library, Philadelphia. With Exchange Ticket and envelope. [190_].

Folder 13, Insert 3 Letter from John Peart to Francis Reuss regarding a meeting. Letterhead of Peart, Nields & McCormick Co., Philadelphia. With envelope. Belfield, Virginia. 24 March 1904.

Folder 13, Insert 4 Western Union telegram from Mrs. Reuss to Francis Reuss regarding Mother’s failing health. Envelope of the National Hotel, H. W. Schlegelmilch, proprietor, Columbia. 22 August 1903.

Folder 13, Insert 5 Letter from Luther J. Schroeder to Francis Reuss outlining the misunderstanding of proposed competition for the senior class. Letterhead of the Board of Education, Columbia. 22 October 1906.

Folder 13, Insert 6 Conditions of sale for real estate of George S. Savery in Rawlinsville, Martic Twp. Signed by Christian Brenneman and Daniel Good, administrators. Alfred Savery, purchaser. Newspaper clipping with advertisement of the public sale is pasted to document. 15 December 1849.

Folder 13, Insert 7 Bond between Edward Reuss and John Cooper, both of Columbia, for $550. 5 October 1853.

Bond between Edward Reuss of Columbia and Joseph Detwiler of York County for $250. 28 February 1854.

Folder 13, Insert 8 Program and dance card for the Seventh Annual Banquet and Ball for the U.S.S. Kearsarge. 27 November 1907. Given to F. X. Reuss by G. A. Booz before sailing for the Pacific Cruise on 30 November 1907.

Folder 13, Insert 9 Program for the Celebration of the Centenary of the Constitution of the United States. American Catholic Historical Society. 15 September 1887.

 

Folder 14   Personal Business

Folder 14, Insert 1 Letter from Guy W. Ferguson, manager, to Francis Reuss thanking Reuss for addresses and suggestions. Letterhead of The Columbia Herald. 10 December 1902.

Letter from Guy W. Ferguson to Francis Reuss stating that Reuss’s articles have been appreciated by readers. Letterhead of The Columbia Herald. 14 March 1903.

Letter from Guy W. Ferguson to Francis Reuss apologizing for errors. Letterhead of The Columbia Herald. 27 September 1903.

Folder 14, Insert 2 Letter from Peter Fraley to Francis Reuss regarding a visit by Reuss and his sister; his experience at the park; the attire of young ladies; and the wish to be young again—“a fool along with the rest of them.” Hayes Mechanics Home. With envelope postmarked Philadelphia. 31 May 1912.

Folder 14, Insert 3 Letter from George W. Haldeman, cashier, to Francis Reuss regarding an error and correction in the amount of dividends due to Mrs. Barbara Reuss. Letterhead of The First National Bank, Columbia. 24 March 1898.

Folder 14, Insert 4 List of original stockholders for 1849 to January 1852. Shows name and amount of shares owned. Name of business not recorded. No date.

Folder 14, Insert 5 Letter from Samuel H. Boyd to Francis Reuss regarding the valuation of property for tax purposes. Letterhead of Samuel H. Boyd. Columbia. 12 November 1901.

Letter from Samuel H. Boyd to Francis Reuss regarding tax assessment. Letterhead of Samuel H. Boyd. Columbia. 21 April 1902.

Folder 14, Insert 6 Copy of correspondence from George W. Haldeman regarding a power of attorney document for First National Bank of Columbia stock. 7 September 1903.

Letter from Alfred C. Bruner to Francis Reuss acknowledging receipt of a money order and expressing interest in Reuss’s newspaper articles. Letterhead of Alfred C. Bruner, attorney. Columbia. 25 June 1903.

Folder 14, Insert 7 Postcard from A. M. Rambo to Francis Reuss regarding a meeting and mentions Vulcanite Paving Co. Harrisburg. 26 October 1896.

Postcard from A. M. Rambo to Francis Reuss directing Reuss to the Masonic Temple to pick up a package of papers. Harrisburg. 27 February 1902.

Postcard from A. Beiter to Francis Reuss apologizing for not have the information requested. Philadelphia. 5 August 1902.

Postcard from [Crane] to Francis Reuss, apparently a response to a question from Reuss. Postmarked Columbia, 25 March 1903.

Postcard receipt for registered mail to George W. Haldeman from Francis Reuss. Philadelphia. 9 September 1903.

Postcard from Mrs. G. W. Sener to Francis Reuss regarding the death of George W. Sener. Philadelphia. 14 March 1907.

 

Folder 15 Mifflin Correspondence. Gift to Francis Reuss from Mr. and Mrs. Thomas R. P. Alsop.

Folder 15, Insert 1 Letter from G. Barrett to James stating that he cannot provide the requested information at this time. Weston, Lewis County, West Virginia. 6 June 1876.

Folder 15, Insert 2 Letter from Lloyd Mifflin to Francis Reuss sending some etchings, but unable to provide any sketches. Norwood. 7 August 1882.

Folder 15, Insert 3 Letter from Houston Mifflin to Francis Reuss regarding his father’s office. Letterhead of Mifflin Estate, real estate, Columbia. 10 May 1904.

Folder 15, Insert 4 Typed letter from H. Mifflin, M.D. to Francis Reuss in response to a letter from Reuss to Mifflin’s brother. 24 June 1908.

 

Folder 16 Petition and Bond from Mifflin Papers. Gift to Francis Reuss from Mr. and Mrs. Thomas R. P. Alsop.

Bond between Charles Clark and John Cooper, both of Columbia. Signature cut out—bond was satisfied. 17 August 1858.

Petition to the Town Council of the Borough of Columbia for funds for a special police force to enforce law and order in Columbia. Signed by thirty residents: John Cooper, H. [W. Worth], Jonas [Meyer], Peter Haldeman, Samuel Lindsay, John A. [Jackson], James Schrieder, Lewis Frederick, Thomas B. [Dunbar], D. F. Griffith, George T. Diller, C. S. Kauffman, J. W. Cottrell, Robert Hamilton, M. B. Wilson, W. A. Martin, Philip F. Fry, H. Bruner, Cornelius Tyson, Washington Righter, Nelson Sutton, Samuel Shock, William Huey, Hiram Wilson, [A.] Caldwell, [T. Ros.] Lloyd, Samuel D. [Tomy], S. S. Moderwell, Michael Liphart, Edward Reuss. 17 July 1854.

 

Folder 17 Mifflin Invoices and Receipts. Gift to Francis Reuss from Mr. and Mrs. Thomas R. P. Alsop.

Folder 17, Insert 1 R. Haldeman received payment from Mrs. Mifflin. 11 July 1867.

Folder 17, Insert 2 L. J. Rumple received payment from James Mifflin for knives, powder, and shot. April to December 1862.

J. C. Pfahler received payment from James E. Mifflin for a horse blanket, whip, lap rug, harness, and other supplies. January 1862 to August 1863.

J. S. Hess received payment from James Mifflin. Columbia. 21 August 1963.

R. J. Haldeman received payment from James E. Mifflin for dry goods and notions. 23 July 1864.

William U. Hess received payment from James E. Mifflin for subscriptions. Columbia. 21 March 1865.

Folder 17, Insert 3 Fisher & Sick received payment from J. E. Mifflin for a table. Billhead of Fisher & Sick, furniture warerooms, Philadelphia. 1866.

Fisher & Sick received payment from James E. Mifflin for furniture. Billhead of Fisher & Sick. 9 March 1866.

J. C. Pfahler received payment from James E. Mifflin for [horse] supplies. 15 March 1866.

J. Snyder received payment for James E. Mifflin for repairing harnesses, parts for bridle, and saddle. 17 August 1866.

Folder 17, Insert 4 Fairbanks & Ewing received payment from J. E. Mifflin for a balance. Billhead of Fairbanks & Ewing, scale warehouse, Philadelphia. 6 February 1867.

J. C. Pfahler received payment from James E. Mifflin for repairing bridle and harness. Columbia. 10 April 1867.

J. Hogentogler received payment from James Mifflin horse and buggy, sleigh, and repairing carriage. November 1866 to December 1867.

Christian Myers received payment from James Mifflin for repairs to a conveyance. Billhead of Christian Myers, manufacturer of carriages, etc., Columbia. 20 November 1867.

Folder 17, Insert 5 J. Rumple & Son received payment from James E. Mifflin for hardware. 15 January 1868.

Samuel C. Swartz received payment from J. E. Mifflin for ice for 1868 season. Billhead of Samuel C. Swartz, dealer in ice. 1 November 1868.

Hiram Wilson received payment from James E. Mifflin for egg boiler, putting up stove, repairing milk pan, and fixing spout. Columbia. 1 January 1869.

J. Rumple & Son received payment from James E. Mifflin. 5 April 1869.

Peter Saylor & Son received payment from James E. Mifflin for meat. Columbia. 6 April 1869.

 

Folder 18 Mifflin Papers. Gift to Francis Reuss from Mr. and Mrs. Thomas R. P. Alsop.

Folder 18, Insert 1 Payment on bond from William Patton to C. Clark and J. A. [Hook]. No date.

Agreement between Charles Clark and Mary Thomas to rent house and lot of ground on Elbow Lane, Columbia. 13 August 1858.

Samuel Berry received payment for J. Cooper from Charles Clark for repairs to house. Columbia. 24 September 1859.

George Goring Jr. received payment from John Green for property insurance. Printed receipt of Columbia Insurance Company. 24 April 1860.

Promissory note between John Green and John Riole. Columbia. 15 February 1862. On reverse: John Riole received payment from Mary Ann Green.

J. Rumple & Son received payment from James Mifflin. Columbia. 18 July 1862.

Folder 18, Insert 2 Payment received for Samuel Wright from Mrs. Susan Mifflin for subscription to The Columbia Spy. Billhead of the Spy Office, Columbia. 4 July 1863.

Payment received by H. F. Bruner from James Mifflin for ham and dried beef. Billhead of H. F. Bruner, dry goods. 12 August 1863.

Christian Hershey received payment from James E. Mifflin for livery bill. Columbia. 28 September 1863.

H. O. Getz received payment from Mary Ann Green for assessment. Printed receipt of Columbia Insurance Co. 20 October 1863.

Jacob B. Yerkes received payment from Mary Ann Green for borough tax. 26 October 1863.

Smyser & Boyer received payment to advertise the sale of real estate in The Columbia Spy. Republican Office. 31 October 1863.

J. Heistand & Co. received payment from J. E. Mifflin for advertising. Billhead of the Examiner & Herald Office, Lancaster. 11 November 1863.

Invoice to James Mifflin from John Cooper for coal. Columbia. 11 December 1863.

J. Snyder received payment from J. E. Mifflin for a harness and collar. Columbia. 4 January 1864.

John Cooper received payment from James Mifflin for coal. Columbia. 12 March 1864.

C. H. McCullen received payment from James E. Mifflin. Columbia. 1 April 1864.

J. Rumple & Son received payment from James E. Mifflin. Columbia. 2 April 1864.

A. M. Rambo received payment from Mrs. S. Mifflin for subscription to The Columbia Spy. Billhead of the Spy Office. 2 July 1864.

John Cooper received payment from James Mifflin for coal. Columbia. 3 September 1864.

Payment received from J. Mifflin for a sugar cured ham. Columbia. 1 October 1864.

John Eddy received payment from James E. Mifflin for state and county taxes. Columbia. 24 October 1864.

S. Armor received payment from James E. Mifflin for medical services. Columbia. 15 November 1864.

Shartzer & Brush received payment from James Mifflin. Columbia. 2 January [1865]. Partial document.

Folder 18, Insert 3 J. Rumple & Son received payment from James Mifflin. Columbia. 20 February 1865.

Robert Hamilton received payment from J. E. Mifflin. Columbia. 28 March 1865.

John Cooper received payment from James E. Mifflin for coal. Columbia. 3 April 1865.

John Crull received payment from Mary Ann Green for assessment. Printed receipt of Columbia Insurance Co. 3 May 1865.

R. W. Hahn received payment from J. Mifflin for meals and horse feed. Reamstown. 19 July [1865].

A. M. Rambo received payment from Mrs. Susan E. Mifflin for subscription to The Columbia Spy. Billhead of the Spy Office, Columbia. 10 August 1865.

John Eddy received payment from James E. Mifflin for state, county, and borough taxes. Columbia. 11 September 1865.

Edward Reuss received payment from James Mifflin for house rent. 27 September 1865.

S. C. Swartz received payment from J. Mifflin for ice. 20 October 1865.

Samuel Carter received payment from James Mifflin for carpet and blinds. Columbia. 21 May 1866.

John K. Eberlein received payment from James E. Mifflin for assessment. Printed receipt of Columbia Insurance Co. 9 June 1866.

Pearsol & Geist received payment from James E. Mifflin for advertising a lost dog. Billhead of the Office of the Evening Express, Lancaster. 21 June 1866.

[Altick & McGinnis] received payment from James E. Mifflin. Lancaster. 15 August 1866.

John Eddy received payment from J. E. Mifflin for state, county, and borough tax. Columbia. 15 September 1866.

Folder 18, Insert 4 S. Armor received payment from James E. Mifflin for medical services. Columbia. 1 January 1867.

Thomas R. McClun received payment from James Mifflin for assessment. Printed receipt of Columbia Insurance Company. 1 February 1867.

Columbia Water Company received payment from J. Mifflin for water rent. 10 April 1867.

Invoice from Cooper & Peart to James E. Mifflin for [culling] and hauling boards. Columbia. 26 April 1867.

S. [Bockius] received payment from James E. Mifflin. Columbia. 10 September 1867.

Samuel C. Swartz received payment from James E. Mifflin for ice. Columbia. 15 November 1867.

R. Haldeman received payment from James E. Mifflin. 2 January 1868.

Cooper & Peart received payment from James E. Mifflin for coal. 21 February 1868.

J. C. Klingbeil received payment from James Mifflin for borough tax. Columbia. 10 September 1868.

D. [Culley] received payment from James E. Mifflin for school tax. Columbia. 10 September 1868.

D. [Culley] received payment from James E. Mifflin for state and county taxes. Columbia. 10 September 1868.

J. C. Pfahler received payment from J. E. Mifflin for shares of stock in Mount Bethel Cemetery Company. 1 October 1868.

S. Armor received payment from James E. Mifflin for medical services. Columbia. 1 October 1868.

H. F. Brooks received payment from James Mifflin for hats, cap, and tie. 8 November 1868.

[Michael] Collins received payment from Mrs. Mifflin for repairing graves. Columbia. 9 November 1868.

J. C. Pfahler received payment from James E. Mifflin for shares of stock in Mouth Bethel Cemetery Company. 30 November 1868.

Folder 18, Insert 5 Notice from J. C. Bucher to James E. Mifflin for military tax. Columbia. January 1869.

A. M. Rambo received payment from Mrs. S. E. Mifflin for subscription to The Columbia Spy. Billhead of the Office of the Columbia Spy. 5 April 1869.

A. M. Rambo received payment from James E. Mifflin for advertisement in The Columbia Spy for sale of a buggy. Billhead of the Office of the Columbia Spy. 5 April 1869.

Charles F. Young received payment from James E. Mifflin for assessment. Printed receipt of the Columbia Insurance Company. 17 April 1869.

Check to Hiram Wilson from James E. Mifflin. Columbia Bank. 17 April 1869.

J. Hogentogler received payment from James E. Mifflin. Columbia. 30 April 1869.

George H. Richards received payment from James E. Mifflin for dog tax. Columbia. 14 July 1869.

Amos S. Green received payment from James E. Mifflin. Columbia. 6 April 1870.

 

Folder 19 Society of Old Columbians—General Correspondence

Folder 19, Insert 1 Letter from A. M. Rambo to Francis Reuss regarding attendance at a Masonic Temple banquet. Letterhead of The Windsor Hotel, Philadelphia. November 7.

Scrap of paper with question. No date.

Folder 19, Insert 2 Letter from A. M. Rambo to Francis Reuss regarding Lew Phillips. Letterhead of the Keystone Crusaders, Philadelphia. 31 October 1894.

Letter from A. M. Rambo to Francis Reuss regarding a meeting with Louis Filbert. Letterhead of the Hotel Gordon, Philadelphia. 16 September 1896.

Letter from A. M. Rambo to Francis Reuss regarding a meeting with Louis Filbert. Letterhead of the Office of the Committee, Masonic Temple, Philadelphia. 1 October 1896.

Letter from A. M. Rambo to Francis Reuss regarding a meeting. Harrisburg. 22 October 1896.

Folder 19, Insert 3 Letter from A. M. Rambo to Francis Reuss stating that Filbert is willing to meet with the committee and asking for a biographical sketch of Reuss. Philadelphia. 14 February 1897. On reverse: Printed letter regarding the Crusaders’ Twenty-fifth Anniversary. Philadelphia. 25 August 1896.

Letter from T. S. Keating to Francis Reuss thanking Reuss for recalling childhood friends and experiences. Philipsburg, Pennsylvania. 20 April 1897.

Letter from A. M. Rambo to Francis Reuss thanking Reuss for an article and sending season’s greetings. Letterhead of the Office of the Committee, Masonic Temple, Philadelphia. 1897.

Folder 19, Insert 4 Letter from A. M. Rambo to Francis Reuss regarding meeting with Filbert. Letterhead of Dooner’s Hotel, Philadelphia. 7 October 1898.

Letter from A. M. Rambo to Francis Reuss stating that he may not be able to attend a meeting. Letterhead of Newell’s Hotel, Pittsburgh. 11 October 1898.

Letter from A. M. Rambo to Francis Reuss regarding meeting with Filbert. Letterhead of Dooner’s Hotel. 18 October 1898.

Letter from L. M. Filbert to Francis Reuss regarding a meeting. Letterhead of Filbert & Herst, Philadelphia. 18 October 1898.

Letter from A. M. Rambo to Francis Reuss regarding entertainment for a reunion. Letterhead of Dooner’s Hotel. 26 October 1898.

Letter from A. M. Rambo to Francis Reuss regarding a banquet. Letterhead of Dooner’s Hotel. 2 November 1898.

Folder 19, Insert 5 Letter from A. M. Rambo to Francis Reuss regarding entertainment for a banquet. Letterhead of Dooner’s Hotel. 24 October 1899.

Note from A. M. Rambo to Francis Reuss regarding advertising or invitation for reunion in 1899.

Letter from A. M. Rambo to Francis Reuss regarding the [menu] and cost of printing. Philadelphia. 26 October 1899.

Letter from Robert B. Risk to Col. Rambo regarding Rambo’s absence at the banquet. Letterhead of The Lancaster Examiner, Lancaster. 10 November 1899.

Letter from A. M. Rambo to Francis Reuss regarding attendance at the banquet. Letterhead of The Windsor Hotel, Philadelphia. 11 November 1899.

Letter from A. M. Rambo to Francis Reuss stating an increase in attendance and waiting to hear from Filbert. With envelope with a picture of the National Exposition in Philadelphia, 1899. 14 November 1899.

Folder 19, Insert 6 Letter from A. M. Rambo to Francis Reuss regarding invitations. Letterhead of William G. Rothermel, Philadelphia. 2 November 1900.

Letter from [A. M. Rambo] to Francis Reuss regarding invitations and trying to locate “Old Columbians.” Letterhead of Diamond Publishing Company, Palmyra. Written in Philadelphia. 5 November 1900.

Letter from A. M. Rambo to Francis Reuss regarding invitations and trying to locate “Old Columbians.” Letterhead of Orient Insurance Company, Harrisburg. Written in Philadelphia. 9 November 1900.

Letter from A. M. Rambo to Francis Reuss regarding organizational finances. Letterhead of Maple Park Springs, Ebensburg, Cambria County. Written in Philadelphia. 18 November 1900.

Letter from A. M. Rambo to Francis Reuss regarding finances. Letterhead of Dooner’s Hotel, Philadelphia. 27 November 1900.

Folder 19, Insert 7 Postcard from A. M. Rambo to Francis Reuss regarding a meeting place for the committee. Philadelphia. 16 October 1896.

Postcard from A. M. Rambo to Francis Reuss regarding change of date for meeting. (Card has been scribbled on in pencil.) 27 October 1899.

Postcard from A. M. Rambo to Francis Reuss regarding attendance list. 13 November 1900.

 

Folder 20 Society of Old Columbians—General Correspondence

Folder 20, Insert 1 Letter from A. M. Rambo to Francis Reuss regarding proof for invitation. Letterhead of London and Lancashire Fire Insurance Co., Harrisburg. Written in Philadelphia. 17 October 1901.

Letter from A. M. Rambo to Francis Reuss with guest list for banquet. Letterhead of National Hotel, Washington, D.C. 13 November 1901.

Folder 20, Insert 2 Letter from A. M. Rambo to Francis Reuss with news of the death of Mrs. E. Worrell. Letterhead of Orient Insurance Company, Harrisburg. 4 March 1902.

Letter from A. M. Rambo to Francis Reuss regarding the death of his friend, Sullivan S. Child, and plans to publish the roll of the second meeting. Letterhead of London and Lancashire Fire Insurance Co., Harrisburg. 1 April 1902.

Letter from A. M. Rambo to Francis Reuss regarding the Society of Old Columbians. Philadelphia. 14 April 1902.

Letter from S. F. Eberlein to Francis Reuss regarding a meeting with A. M. Rambo in Columbia. Philadelphia. 18 August 1902.

Letter from A. M. Rambo to Francis Reuss regarding invitations. Letterhead of Dooner’s Hotel, Philadelphia. 29 October 1902.

Note from A. M. Rambo to Francis Reuss forwarding a response that he received. (Response not with letter.) Letterhead of Broad Street Station Restaurant, Philadelphia. 30 October 1902.

Letter from [A. M. Rambo] to Francis Reuss regarding Hutchinson letter and number attending the banquet. Not signed. Letterhead of the Windsor Hotel, Philadelphia. 8 November 1902.

Letter from A. M. Rambo to Francis Reuss asking to give the papers of the 1902 reunion to Reuss. Philadelphia. 17 November 1902.

Letter from A. M. Rambo to Francis Reuss regarding Reuss manuscript being published, Mr. North, the Elder house, and the Grubb family. Letterhead of the Orient Insurance Company. 3 December 1902.

Letter from A. M. Rambo to Francis Reuss with wishes for the new year. Letterhead of the Orient Insurance Company. 28 December 1902.

Folder 20, Insert 3 Letter from A. M. Rambo to Francis Reuss stating that he is unable to remember the names Reuss requested, Reuss’s column in The Herald on Columbia, and inviting Reuss to join him for a beer or ale. Philadelphia. 27 January 1903.

Letter from A. M. Rambo to Francis Reuss regarding a recent illness or accident and asking to remain anonymous as the author of the “Looking Glass” articles. Letterhead of the Seaside House, Atlantic City, New Jersey. 4 March 1903.

Letter from A. M. Rambo to Francis Reuss referring to Philadelphia as the “town of steady habits” and requesting a copy of the last invitation for the Society of Old Columbians meeting. Letterhead of the Orient Insurance Company. 25 September 1903.

Letter from H. W. Shlegelmilch to Francis Reuss regarding Kate cancelling her trip and getting information to him about Mr. Keisey. Letterhead of the National Hotel, Columbia. 29 September 1903.

Letter from L. S. Evans to Francis Reuss regarding his father’s improved health and recovery from paralysis. Letterhead of Sam Evans, J. P., Columbia. 28 December 1903.

Folder 20, Insert 4 Letter from Thomas B. Keating to Francis Reuss commending Reuss on his research and writings on Columbia, asking for his sister’s address, and commenting on aging. Cincinnati. 11 January 1904.

Letter from Samuel Wright to Francis Reuss returning a manuscript. Columbia. 21 October 1904.

Folder 20, Insert 5 Five slips of paper with names of people to whom invitations should be sent. No date.

Letter from Erwin Stape to Francis Reuss with a list of people who may be interested in the Society of Old Columbians. Philadelphia. 25 October 1905.

Folder 20, Insert 6 Letter from E. Stape to Francis Reuss regarding attendees for the [reunion]. Philadelphia. 23 [     ] 1906.

Letter from Joseph C. Atwood to Francis Reuss regarding a meeting to arrange the banquet and locating more “Old Columbians.” Philadelphia. 15 November 1906.

Letter from Erwin Stape to Francis Reuss selecting Miller, Armstrong, Evans, and Graver as committee members. Philadelphia. 19 November 1906.

Folder 20, Insert 7 Letter from Harry W. Zeamer to Francis Reuss regarding the address of Edward Spering. Letterhead of Harry W. Zeamer, Columbia. 11 October 1907.

Letter from Owen M. Brunner to Francis Reuss regarding commending Reuss for his work with the Society of Old Columbians. Letterhead of Owen M. Bruner Company, Philadelphia. 5 December 1907.

Folder 20, Insert 8 Postcard from A. M. Rambo to Francis Reuss regarding J. Duncan Cottrell’s marriage and reunion invitations. Philadelphia. 10 October 1901.

Postcard from A. M. Rambo to Francis Reuss stating that he is unable to attend a meeting and is leaving for Harrisburg. 20 August 1902.

Postcard from A. M. Rambo to Francis Reuss with apologies for not meeting Reuss in Columbia. Harrisburg. 27 August 1902.

Postcard from A. M. Rambo to Francis Reuss regarding his health. 15 October 1902.

Postcard from A. M. Rambo to Francis Reuss regarding reservation for banquet, menu, and invitations. 21 October 1902.

Postcard from A. M. Rambo to Francis Reuss regarding [invitation]. 23 October 1902.

Postcard from A. M. Rambo to Francis Reuss with instructions on where to send mail. 5 November 1902.

Postcard from A. M. Rambo to Francis Reuss a packet of papers from the 12^th reunion. Philadelphia. 17 November 1902.

Folder 20, Insert 9 Postcard from Mrs. George W. Sener to Francis Reuss regarding the committee on entertainment. 15 November 1903.

Postcard from D. L. Baumgardner to Francis Reuss requesting a list of Columbians and their addresses. Philadelphia. 4 September 1905.

Postcard from A. M. Rambo to Capt. Samuel N. Sheibly regarding notices of “Old Columbians.” Washington, D.C. 1 November 1905.

Postcard from E. Stape to Francis Reuss apologizing for not being able to meet. 30 September 1907.

Postcard from Erwin Stape to Francis Reuss regarding a meeting. West Philadelphia. 6 October 1907.

Postcard from [Samuel M. Stape] to Francis Reuss regarding the time of the meeting. 8 October 1907.

 

Folder 21 Society of Old Columbians—Correspondence regarding Reunion Attendance

Folder 21, Insert 1 Letter from J. A. Jackson stating that he is not able to attend the reunion. Philadelphia. December 12.

RSVP from Minnie T. Wright to Francis Reuss for two to attend the banquet. Philadelphia. No date.

Message for Mr. Ruth stating Mr. Yocum will not be able to attend the banquet. “Message received over phone.” Letterhead of Charles A. Kertell, Philadelphia. No date.

RSVP from Mary A. [McLag ] for two to attend the banquet. Philadelphia. November 8.

RSVP from Florence Hinkle to Francis Reuss for three to attend the banquet. Philadelphia. No date.

Folder 21, Insert 2 Letter from J. A. Jackson to A. M. Rambo stating that he is not able to attend the reunion and asking to change the [reunion] date to July. Philadelphia. 15 December 1895.

Folder 21, Insert 3 RSVP from L. S. Filbert to A. M. Rambo for two to attend banquet. Letterhead of The Filbert Paving and Construction Company, Philadelphia. 29 October 1902.

RSVP from H. W. Gray to A. M. Rambo to attend the banquet. Letterhead of The Schomacker Piano-Forte Mfg. Co., Philadelphia. With envelope. 6 November 1902.

RSVP from S. H. [Sheibly] to A. M. Rambo to attend the reunion. Written on the back of a deposit slip from Northwestern National Bank. Philadelphia. 8 November 1902.

RSVP from John K. Haines to A. M. Rambo for two to attend the banquet. Letterhead of Ladies of the Golden Eagle, Grand Temple of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia. 9 November 1902.

Letter from [   ] Pfahler to A. M. Rambo stating that he or she may not be able to attend the banquet. 10 November 1902.

Folder 21, Insert 4 RSVP postcard from G. W. Zahm & Bro. to Francis Reuss for two to attend the banquet. Lancaster. 8 October 1902.

RSVP from John K. Haines to Francis Reuss for two to attend the banquet. Postcard of the Grand Temple of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia. 11 October 1902.

RSVP from [   ] Shreiner to Francis Reuss for two to attend the banquet. 22 October 1902.

Folder 21, Insert 5 RSVP from John K. Haines to Francis Reuss for two to attend the banquet. Postcard of the Grand Temple of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia. 12 November 1905.

RSVP from John K. Haines to Francis Reuss for two to attend the banquet. Postcard of the Grand Temple of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia. 9 November 1906.

RSVP postcard from L. S. Smith to Francis Reuss for two to attend the banquet. Philadelphia. 9 November 1906.

 

Folder 22 Society of Old Columbians—Correspondence regarding Reunion Attendance

Folder 22, Insert 1 RSVP from J. C. Atwood to Francis Reuss to attend the banquet. Philadelphia. 1 November 1905.

Letter from Elizabeth Reese to Francis Reuss stating that Mr. Reese is unable to attend the banquet. Philadelphia. 3 November 1905.

RSVP from Charles M. Strickler to Francis Reuss to attend the banquet. Letterhead of Watson Malone & Sons, Philadelphia. 13 November 1905.

Folder 22, Insert 2 Note from F. Sener Bletz to Francis Reuss stating that he is unable to attend the banquet and includes several toasts. Letterhead of the Columbia Daily Spy, Columbia. 6 November 1906.

RSVP from C. F. Markel, Jr. to Francis Reuss to attend the banquet. Philadelphia. 6 November 1906.

RSVP from Frank A. D’Miller to Francis Reuss for three to attend the banquet. 7 November 1906.

RSVP from James Armstrong to Francis Reuss to attend the banquet. Letterhead of the University of Pennsylvania, Department of Medicine. Philadelphia. 7 November 1906.

RSVP from C. R. Rettew to Erwin Stape to attend the banquet. Narberth, Pennsylvania. 8 November 1906.

Folder 22, Insert 3 Letter from Samuel Evans to Francis Reuss stating that he is unable to attend the banquet and a story about a Mr. [Wallings]. Columbia. 21 October 1907.

RSVP from Joseph C. Atwood to Francis Reuss to attend the banquet. With envelope. Philadelphia. 27 October 1907.

Letter from Fred Holdsworth to Francis Reuss regarding the banquet. Letterhead of the Keystone Hook and Ladder Company, Columbia. With envelope. 4 November 1907.

Letter from Don Wallings to Francis Reuss for three to attend the banquet. With envelope. Clifton Heights. 7 November 1907.

RSVP from Harry K. Shreiner to Francis Reuss for two to attend the banquet. Philadelphia. 6 November 1907.

Folder 22, Insert 4 RSVP from George S. Graver to Francis Reuss for two to attend the banquet and mentions the death of Mr. Sheibly. With envelope. Philadelphia. 7 November 1907.

RSVP from Owen M. Bruner to Erwin Stape for two or three to attend the banquet. Letterhead of Owen M. Bruner Company, Philadelphia. 7 November 1907.

Letter from G. W. Berntheizel to Francis Reuss stating that he is unable to attend the banquet. Letterhead of G. W. Berntheizel, M.D., Columbia. 7 November 1907.

Letter from J. D. Hood to Erwin Stape stating that he is unable to attend the banquet. With envelope postmarked 8 November 1907.

Letter from K. V. Wright to Francis Reuss stating that they enjoyed the banquet. 24 November 1907.

Folder 22, Insert 5 Postcard from Mary [McTagus] to Francis Reuss regarding the banquet. Philadelphia. 25 October 1907.

Postcard from C. A. Fon Dersmith to Francis Reuss stating that he will not be at the banquet. Postcard of Farmers Trust Company of Lancaster, Lancaster. 29 October 1907.

Postcard from Erwin Stape to Francis Reuss stating that he is unable to attend the banquet with a penciled note “Sheibleys death.” 29 October 1907.

Postcard from Ida F. Lentz to Francis Reuss stating that she is unable to attend the banquet. Philadelphia. 5 November 1907.

Postcard from S. B. Clepper to Francis Reuss stating that he is unable to attend the banquet. Columbia. 9 November 1907.

Postcard from David Baumgardner to Francis Reuss for two to attend the banquet. Philadelphia. 9 November 1907.

 

Folder 23 Society of Old Columbians—Banquet Rolls

Folder 23, Insert 1 Register for the First Annual Reunion. Two pages with signatures and street addresses. 15 December 1891.

Register for the Third Annual Reunion. With signatures and street addresses. [1893].

Register for the Fourth Annual Reunion. With signatures and addresses. [1894].

Register for the Fifth Annual Reunion. With signatures, street addresses, and note of payment. 12 December 1895.

Folder 23, Insert 2 Register for the Sixth Annual Reunion. With signatures and street addresses. 8 December 1896.

Register for the Seventh Annual Reunion. With signatures and street addresses. 7 December 1897.

Register for the Eighth Annual Reunion. Lists names of attendees and street addresses for some. 3 November 1898.

Folder 23, Insert 3 Register for the Ninth Annual Reunion. Lists names of attendees, note of payment, and street addresses for some. 15 November 1899.

Register for the Tenth Annual Reunion. Lists names of attendees and street addresses. 15 November 1900.

Register for the Eleventh Annual Banquet. Lists names of attendees, street addresses, and note of payment. 14 November 1901.

Register for the Twelfth Annual Banquet. Lists names of attendees and street addresses. (2 pieces) Note of payment on separate sheet. Letterhead of Charles A. Kertell, Philadelphia. 11 November 1902.

Folder 23, Insert 4 Register for the Fifteenth Annual Banquet. Lists names of attendees and note of payment. Letterhead of Headquarters, Old Home Week Celebration, Columbia. 14 November 1905.

Register for the Sixteenth Annual Reunion. Lists names of attendees and note of payment. With envelope, return address of American Veterinary Medical Association, Philadelphia. 13 November 1906.

Register for the Seventeenth Annual Reunion. Lists names of attendees and note of payment. Committee members are listed on a separate sheet. Letterhead of Charles A. Kertell, Philadelphia. 12 November 1907.

 

Folder 24 Society of Old Columbians—Reports on Deaths of Members. Some reports give biographical information, place of death, and/or place of interment.

Folder 24, Insert 1 Resolutions on the death of Godfrey Keebler. 8 September 1893.

Resolutions on the death of Paul Menges. 13 December 1894.

Resolutions on the death of James Burrell. 13 December 1894.

Folder 24, Insert 2 Report on deaths of members for banquet. 1898.

Report of the Historiographer on deaths of members for Ninth Annual Banquet. 15 November 1899.

Report of deaths of members. [1902].

Folder 24, Insert 3 Recorder’s Report listing deaths of Columbians. [7 November 1905].

Report of the Recorder listing deaths of Old Columbians. 1907.

 

Folder 25 Society of Old Columbians—Administrative Accounts

Folder 25, Insert 1 Financial Accounts

C. A. Kertell received payment from the Columbia Society for a banquet for 25 people. 3 November 1898.

Charles A. Kertell received payment from the Old Columbians for a banquet for 24 people. Billhead of Charles A. Kertell, Philadelphia. 11 November 1902.

Accounting of bills for the Fifteenth Annual Reunion. On notepaper of Francis X. Reuss. 14 November 1905.

C. A. Kertell received payment from F. X. Reuss for a banquet for 29 people. Billhead of Charles A. Kertell. 14 November 1905.

Invoice to the Columbia Society for printing 125 programs. Billhead of Magee Bros., Philadelphia. 15 November 1905.

Magee Bros. received payment from the Columbia Society for printing 125 circulars. Billhead of Magee Bros. 15 November 1906.

Charles A. Kertell received payment from the Old Columbians for a banquet for 43 people. Billhead of Charles A. Kertell. 13 November 1906.

Statement for the Sixteenth Annual Reunion. [1906].

Accounting of postage for the Seventeenth Annual Reunion. [1907].

Invoice to the Philadelphia Society of Columbians for a printing job. Billhead of William P. Gumpert Co., Philadelphia. 18 October 1907.

C. A. Kertell received payment from the Old Columbians for a banquet for 32 people. Billhead of Charles A. Kertell. 12 November 1907.

Folder 25, Insert 2 Officer Lists

Election of officers. Shows who ran for each office and how many votes the candidates for president and vice-president received. 1900.

Nomination of officers taken at the Fifteenth Annual Reunion. Letterhead of Charles A. Kertell, Philadelphia. 14 November 1905.

List of officers elected. Letterhead of Charles A. Kertell. 1907.

Pages 5 and 6 of a letter from Francis Reuss with thoughts on the by-laws (including election of officers) and absentee members. No date.

Folder 25, Insert 3 Mailing Addresses of Members

List of addresses for members who were sent notices. 16 October 1898.

Address for T. Jeff Minich. Sent by C. W. Minich to Francis Reuss. Columbia. 7 August 1902.

Address for William Smithwait. Sent by J. B. Zahm to Francis Reuss. Philadelphia. 18 December 1902.

Postcard from E. M. Stape to Francis Reuss with his correct address. 16 September 1907.

List of employees of the Pennsylvania Railroad and their addresses if known. Part of letter from Francis Reuss. No date.

List of names, some with addresses. No date.

Addresses for George Sener and Kate Wright. No date.

Folder 25, Insert 4 Banquet Menus and Program

Menu for the Ninth Annual Reunion. Kertell’s Café, Philadelphia. Menu items crossed out and new items penciled in. 15 November 1899.

Draft of menu. Matches the above items. No date.

Program for the Seventeenth Annual Banquet of the Philadelphia Society of “Columbians on the Susquehanna.” Text crossed out and replaced with new text for the 1908 program. 10 November 1907.

Folder 25, Insert 5 Resolution proposed at the Third Annual Reunion for death benefits for members. Proposal was not carried. 15 December 1893.

 

Folder 26 Society of Old Columbians

Folder 26, Insert 1 Reuss’s address for the 8th banquet entitled, “Friendships.” [1898]

Folder 26, Insert 2 “Reunion of Old Columbians: The Ninth Annual Gathering Proves a Great Success,” [Taggart’s Times. Philadelphia.] (photocopy, do not use original)

“Old Columbians Dine,” Taggart’s Times. Philadelphia. 12 December 1897. (photocopy, do not use original)

“Old Columbians Dine.” No date. (photocopy, do not use original)

Article or after action report for the fourteenth annual banquet. Printed on card stock. (2 copies) [1904]