Newspaper article from THE ADAMS SENTINEL; Gettysburg PA; March 11, 1812: In the Matter Of the intended application of ISAAC HOCKERSMITH for License to keep a Tavern in the Franklin township on the Turnpike road between Gettsyburg an Chambersburg, in the County of Adams, being an old and established Stand. We, the subscribers, citizens of Franklin township, respectfully certify, that we are well acquainted with Isaac Hockensmith; that he is of good repute for honesty and temperance, and is well provided with house and stable-rom, and every thing necessary for the accommodation of the public and the entertainment of strangers and travellers; and that a Tavern at his house is necessary, and could not be dispensed with without much inconvenience to the public generally. William Walker George Rambo Isaac Bean JAMES KEIM jr David Newman John Flot John Dillon JAMES KEIM sen Wm Noel E D Newman Levi Irvin Andrew M'Kinrick David Goodyear

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