West Chester, past and present : centennial souvenir with celebration proceedings Description: West Chester, past and present : centennial souvenir with celebration proceedings ... 1799-1899.. West Chester, Pa.. Daily Local News. 1899. Notes: Cover title. Advertising matter: p. 160-166. View this book online Subject(s): Chester County (Pa.) -- History. West Chester (Pa.) -- Centennial celebrations, etc. Pennsylvania -- Chester County Pennsylvania -- Chester County -- West Chester Table of Contents: Title page The Historical Society of Pennsylvania Front matter Map of the Borough of West Chester Chester Co. Penna What might have been The history of the railroad. A chapter devoted to the telling of the early means of travel "The peoples colleges." What the public schools of West Chester have been and what they are to-day Early private schools whit a passing glance at some of the later ones Our State Normal School. Its record is one marked by steady advancement and unrivaled success Men in high position. Those called to fill places of honor at home and elsewhere West Chesters banks and bankers. Where her people meet for financial business Names of our streets. Their origin suggests many facts in local history Among the books. Trials and triumphs of the West Chester Public Library--Its collections The Crier on his rounds West Chester Fire Fighters. Three organizations that are a pride and comfort to the people Social and political clubs. Pleasant organizations which bring the people together Marshall Square. A charming spot where many find rest in summer Three happy homes. Institutions which have been established and are doing good The towns postmasters. Twenty-three men have filled the position in West Chester Ye anciente pounde. Ye people payed theyre shillings and pence to recover estray cattle Chester County Hospital. A young giant which has been of much use in the world Water flowing freely. Three pretty public fountains used and admired on season Military record. Showing who of this borough went forth in their countrys defense Philip P. Sharples story of where the houses stood when West Chester was in her infancy West Chesters favorite sons. A few who have won fame in the wide wide world Men of mystic rites. The secret societies which flourish in our town A century of worship. How the churches of the town were organized and have grown The daily local news. Its history, a prominent part of the story of the borough Where wage winners thrive. A review of the manufacturing interests of West Chester Nurseries and greenhouses. A Large industry which encourages the love of the beautiful Where women reign. Organizations in which the fair sex have excusive power Centennial demonstration. Plans laid for celebrating the Boroughs one hundredth birthday West Chester directory Back matter Index West Chesters Centennial Celebration A proclamation Exercises in the churches. The opening day of the centennial programme as observed by pastors and their flocks Literary day, Formal exercises held in the Assembly Building on Wednesday afternoon Firemens day. The maddest, merriest of the three capped the climax Oration, as delivered by Charlton T. Lewis. Ph. D., of New York City Prominent men, now deceased West Chester as a county seat. Its early history carefully traced and coupled up with that of to-day Taverns of West Chester Where the discussions took place, on the subject of the removing the seat of justice to West Chester Relics in convenion. Historic museum and educational exhibits in the Court House Burgess Talbot neatly surprised. The Centennial Committee tendered him a banquet and a handsome loving cup Funds were sufficient. A balance of $486.25 was distributed among the firemen Bands and drum corps. Organizations which have furnished music on the streets of West Chester "General" Jackson. A short chapter on a Once prominent colored resident Trust and relief society. A charity which has been continued for over thirty-one years St. Agnes T. A. B. Society. Organized in 1873--Its record is a part of the towns history First colored graduate First colored councilman

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