G. Wilson Swartz: A Lawyer’s Life
You’ve recently sold a horse because you no longer want to pay for its upkeep. But a few days later, you find it back in your barn, eating your hay. Can you force the buyer to honor the sale and take the horse away?
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Chimney Sweeps
Fire was people’s greatest fear, especially in towns where houses and buildings were often attached to each other in rows.
Revolutionary War Era Tavernkeeper Robert White
In a series of letters between Robert White and his Philadelphia supplier, John Mitchell, we learn something about White’s family, the names of the waggoners who hauled his goods from Philadelphia to Carlisle, the kinds of food and liquors he ordered, and the way business was conducted.
Mr. Benjamin Stiles and his house on East High Street, Carlisle
An elegant three-story Federal brick town house stands on the south east corner of High and Bedford streets in Carlisle. Known as the Duncan-Stiles House, it was built c. 1811 by Carlisle attorney Thomas Duncan for the marriage of his son Stephen and his bride, Margaretta Love Stiles.
Artist Maximillian M. Sappelt (1857-1930)
Maximillian Sappelt and his parents Joseph and Ottillia Sappelt left the port of Hamburg, Germany on June 1, 1867 aboard the ship “Cimbria” bound for America.1 They settled in New York City where Joseph Sappelt practiced medicine, and Max went to school.2
Diaries of Miss Blanche L. Dum, Carlisle High School Teacher
In 1904 Blanche’s parents, Annie Simons Spotts and George Billow Dum prepared for the family’s move from Landisburg to Carlisle. Annie was pleased to have acquired three quarts of onions.
Miram Anna (Dum) Frey Meets 1912 Olympic Medalist Jim Thorpe
In January 1974 Miriam Anna (Dum) Frey (1891-1988) wrote a letter describing a favorite family story. Written from her home at 629 So. Hanover Street, the letter was addressed to grandson Stephen D.
The Leesburg Robberies
“BOUND AND GAGGED-Three Masked Men Blow Open Abram Stamey’s Safe at Leesburg” headlined an article on page three in the November 6, 1902 issue of The Evening Sentinel newspaper.
Runaway Servants
Servants played an important role in the economy of colonial and post-Revolutionary War America.
Carlisle Celebrates Bastille Day
The French Revolution was celebrated in Carlisle on July 14, 1792. The following description of the event appeared in the July 18 issue of The Carlisle Gazette and the Western Repository of Knowledge.