A Lancaster policeman – the oldest in the city – announced his retirement On This Day in 1880. John Mattern’s resignation will actually take affect on 5 April. Mattern is in his 70s and resigned due to his “advancing years.” Source: Lancaster daily intelligencer. ( Lancaster , Pa. ), 3 April 1880. Chronicling America : Historic American Newspapers . Lib. of Congress. On This Day is a prompt I started this month to further explore historical events. © Jeanne Ruczhak-Eckman, 2015
by Jeanne Ruczhak-Eckman