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Philadelphia and Erie Railroad Ticket (Back)

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Thu, 16 Jul 2015 21:40:34 +0000

The back of a small novelty ticket (or, more specifically, a "through check" or "seat check") used by T. E. Metzgar, who was a conductor on the Philadelphia and Erie Railroad. For more information, see the front of the ticket (below).

Through Check - Erie to . . .

Langdon's - 9.0
Waterford - 18.5
Union - 26.2
Corry - 37.0
Spring Creek - 44.0
Garland - 50.0
Irvineton - 59.7
Warren - 65.5
Sheffield - 78.8
Ludlow - 85.4
Kane - 94.5
Wilcox - 103.7
Johnsonburg - 110.1
Ridgway - 118.2
St. Mary's - 128.3
Rathbun - 137.5
Emporium - 149.1
Cameron - 155.0
Sterling - 158.6
Driftwood - 167.6
Round Island - 177.8
Keating - 182.7
Westport - 189.3
Renovo - 195.2

Lock Haven - 222
Williamsport - 248
Sunbury - 288

Harrisburg - 344
Philadelphia - 449
Baltimore - 426
New York - 443

Good for this day and train only. With any other conductor it is useless.

If you wish to stop over, notify the conductor.

Philadelphia and Erie Railroad Ticket

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Thu, 16 Jul 2015 21:40:36 +0000

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Despite its discoloration, this small novelty ticket for the Philadelphia and Erie Railroad (1861-1907) is notable for its use of rebuses (see my translations of the pictures, numbers, and letters below) to indicate the children's fares and to request that passengers keep their feet off the seats.

The back of the ticket (see below) indicates that this was a "Through Check." On railways where they're still used today, through checks are more commonly called seat checks. As I understand it, a conductor typically first inspects a passenger's train ticket, marks the destination on a seat check, and then places the check on or above the passenger's seat. This allows the conductor to keep track of passengers and which stops they need to get off at.

Apparently, T. E. Metzgar was the only conductor who used a seat check like this, since it specifies on the back, "Good for this day and train only. With any other conductor it is useless." My best guess, then, is that Metzgar had these printed himself and may have used them on special occasions or perhaps just for children. Has anyone else seen anything similar?

Philadelphia & Erie R.R.

Rebus: "Key-P UR Boots & Shoes off the Seats."
Translation: "Keep your boots and shoes off the seats."

T. E. Metzgar, conductor.

Rebus: "5 Children Free."
Translation: "Children under 5, free."

Rebus: "12 Children 5 Half Fare"
Translation: "Children over 5 and under 12, half fare."

How Quickly Can You Stop?

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Thu, 30 Apr 2015 21:06:41 +0000

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For the other side of this wheel chart, see the Keystone Automobile Club Safe Driving Calculator (below).

"How Quickly Can You Stop? The average stopping distances in the Keystone Calculator are based on the average breaking distance plus the distance covered in ¾ of a second, which is the average 'reaction time,' the period which elapses between the instant danger is observed and the actual application of the brakes. . . . Keystone Automobile Club. The Motorist's Friend Since 1906."

Keystone Automobile Club Safe Driving Calculator

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Thu, 30 Apr 2015 21:06:43 +0000

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For the other side of this wheel chart, see How Quickly Can You Stop? (below).

"Keystone Automobile Club Safe Driving Calculator. Miles per hour: 55. Feet per second: 81. Average stopping distance: 271. See other side."

Peter Spath's Livery, Sale, and Exchange Stables, Dillsburg, Pa.

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Fri, 17 Apr 2015 19:17:52 +0000

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"Peter Spath's Livery, Sale, and Exchange Stables. Horses, carriages, and buggies supplied on short notice. Prices reasonable. Office rear of Central Hotel, Dillsburg, Pa. T.C.W."

According to an entry on the Find A Grave site, Peter Spath (1840-1920) emigrated from Germany at the age of 16, became a naturalized U.S. citizen in 1881, and worked as a blacksmith.

As his business card (above) indicates, he also ran a stable in Dillsburg, Pennsylvania. The back of Spath's card (below) lists the distances from Dillsburg to other nearby towns in Pennsylvania.

Table of Distances, Peter Spath's Livery, Sale, and Exchange Stables, Dillsburg, Pa.

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Fri, 17 Apr 2015 19:17:50 +0000

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Distance in miles from Dillsburg to other nearby towns in Pennsylvania. For more information, see the front of this business card: Peter Spath's Livery, Sale, and Exchange Stables, Dillsburg, Pa.

Table of Distances

Franklintown - 2
Big Dam - 4
Bermudian - 6
East Berlin - 14
Clear Spring - 4
Latimore - 8
York Springs - 8
Heidlersburg - 12
Idaville - 13
Biglerville - 18
Bendersville - 18
Churchtown - 6
Boiling Springs - 7
Mt. Holly - 12
Carlisle - 12
Mechanicsburg - 8
Shepherdstown - 5
Lisburn - 12
Lewisberry - 12
Siddonsburg - 5
Rossville - 9
Wellsville - 7
Mt. Top - 5
Dover - 14
York - 22
Mt. Royal - 11
Gettysburg - 22
Harrisburg - 14
Hanover - 22

Dist-O-Map North East

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Thu, 30 Apr 2015 21:06:53 +0000

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"1. Set arrow to city nearest starting point. 2. Read mileage in window of destination. 3. Principal highways are shown in red."

Gilbert's Guide to the Lincoln Highway in Pennsylvania

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Fri, 30 Aug 2013 23:28:54 +0000

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Gilbert's Guide. Along the Lincoln Highway in Pennsylvania from the Ohio line to Philadelphia. To find the distance between two places, move the slide to the name of place at top of card. The number in the first row opposite the name on slide is the distance in miles. Daniel Gilbert, Chambersburg, Pa.

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