3-Times Elected Mayor of York Pennsylvania
HARRY B. ANSTINE- As mayor of the city of York, Harry B. Anstine has contributed much to the development of the local community, and has always been an outstanding leader in local civic activities.
Mayor Anstine is a native son, having been born here November 17, 1872, the son of Albert and Clara (Bentz) Anstine, both deceased. Albert Anstine, a member of the Old Espiscopal Church, followed clerical work as a career. He was the son of Michael Anstine, a native of Windsor Township who was engaged a a merchant there for many years. The Bentz family was noted for its musical ability. Some of their ancestors fought in the Revolutionary War, and since the writing of this article the sword that was carried in that war by Peter Bentz has been turned over to the York County Historical Society by Mr. Anstine.
When Mayor Anstine ws only ten months old, his father died, and the boy was taken by his mother to her family's residence at East Prospect. The mother later married Hiram H. Spreckel, but Mayor Anstine remained with his maternal grandparents, beginning his schooling in the East Prospect schools. When the boy was seven years of age, his grandparents moved to York, where they remained until their death. After completing his preliminary education in the York public schools, Mayor Anstine studied at the York Business School, and be began his career with Legean Brothers, wholesale confectioners, first as a delivery boy, and later as a store clerk. He was afterwards transferred to the candy department, being placed in charge of the factory and the shipping, and he continued here until March 21, 1892, when he became associated with the York Cracker & Biscuit Company, taking charge of their office. In 1898 the National Biscuit Company purchased the interests of this firm, and Mayor Anstine was continued in the same capacity until 1914, when the plant was discontinued and the National Biscuit Company moved to New York. Later in the same year, Mayor Anstine and six other local men organized the York Pretzel Bakery, with Mayor Anstine as secretary and later president, and this business was continued for ten years, when it was sold to the National Biscuit Company. Mayor Anstine then retired for about seven years until 1932, when he was elected mayor of York, in which office he has distinguished himself to the present time.
Mayor Anstine is a member of St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, and a leader in civic and fraternal life, having assisted in the organizing of the Royal Fire Company of York, and being a life member of the York County Agriculture Society, and a trustee of the York County Historical Society. He also holds membership in the Knights of Malta, Free and Accepted Masons, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, and the Veterans Firemen's Association.
On December 17, 1895, he married Emma Becker, daughter of John and Emiline (Gise) Becker. Two children were born to this union: 1. Kathryn, 2. E. Margaret.
York Dispatch 30 October 1942
HARRY B. ANSTINE- As mayor of the city of York, Harry B. Anstine has contributed much to the development of the local community, and has always been an outstanding leader in local civic activities.
Mayor Anstine is a native son, having been born here November 17, 1872, the son of Albert and Clara (Bentz) Anstine, both deceased. Albert Anstine, a member of the Old Espiscopal Church, followed clerical work as a career. He was the son of Michael Anstine, a native of Windsor Township who was engaged a a merchant there for many years. The Bentz family was noted for its musical ability. Some of their ancestors fought in the Revolutionary War, and since the writing of this article the sword that was carried in that war by Peter Bentz has been turned over to the York County Historical Society by Mr. Anstine.
When Mayor Anstine ws only ten months old, his father died, and the boy was taken by his mother to her family's residence at East Prospect. The mother later married Hiram H. Spreckel, but Mayor Anstine remained with his maternal grandparents, beginning his schooling in the East Prospect schools. When the boy was seven years of age, his grandparents moved to York, where they remained until their death. After completing his preliminary education in the York public schools, Mayor Anstine studied at the York Business School, and be began his career with Legean Brothers, wholesale confectioners, first as a delivery boy, and later as a store clerk. He was afterwards transferred to the candy department, being placed in charge of the factory and the shipping, and he continued here until March 21, 1892, when he became associated with the York Cracker & Biscuit Company, taking charge of their office. In 1898 the National Biscuit Company purchased the interests of this firm, and Mayor Anstine was continued in the same capacity until 1914, when the plant was discontinued and the National Biscuit Company moved to New York. Later in the same year, Mayor Anstine and six other local men organized the York Pretzel Bakery, with Mayor Anstine as secretary and later president, and this business was continued for ten years, when it was sold to the National Biscuit Company. Mayor Anstine then retired for about seven years until 1932, when he was elected mayor of York, in which office he has distinguished himself to the present time.
Mayor Anstine is a member of St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, and a leader in civic and fraternal life, having assisted in the organizing of the Royal Fire Company of York, and being a life member of the York County Agriculture Society, and a trustee of the York County Historical Society. He also holds membership in the Knights of Malta, Free and Accepted Masons, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, and the Veterans Firemen's Association.
On December 17, 1895, he married Emma Becker, daughter of John and Emiline (Gise) Becker. Two children were born to this union: 1. Kathryn, 2. E. Margaret.
York Dispatch 30 October 1942
3-Times Elected Mayor of York Pennsylvania
HARRY B. ANSTINE- As mayor of the city of York, Harry B. Anstine has contributed much to the development of the local community, and has always been an outstanding leader in local civic activities.
Mayor Anstine is a native son, having been born here November 17, 1872, the son of Albert and Clara (Bentz) Anstine, both deceased. Albert Anstine, a member of the Old Espiscopal Church, followed clerical work as a career. He was the son of Michael Anstine, a native of Windsor Township who was engaged a a merchant there for many years. The Bentz family was noted for its musical ability. Some of their ancestors fought in the Revolutionary War, and since the writing of this article the sword that was carried in that war by Peter Bentz has been turned over to the York County Historical Society by Mr. Anstine.
When Mayor Anstine ws only ten months old, his father died, and the boy was taken by his mother to her family's residence at East Prospect. The mother later married Hiram H. Spreckel, but Mayor Anstine remained with his maternal grandparents, beginning his schooling in the East Prospect schools. When the boy was seven years of age, his grandparents moved to York, where they remained until their death. After completing his preliminary education in the York public schools, Mayor Anstine studied at the York Business School, and be began his career with Legean Brothers, wholesale confectioners, first as a delivery boy, and later as a store clerk. He was afterwards transferred to the candy department, being placed in charge of the factory and the shipping, and he continued here until March 21, 1892, when he became associated with the York Cracker & Biscuit Company, taking charge of their office. In 1898 the National Biscuit Company purchased the interests of this firm, and Mayor Anstine was continued in the same capacity until 1914, when the plant was discontinued and the National Biscuit Company moved to New York. Later in the same year, Mayor Anstine and six other local men organized the York Pretzel Bakery, with Mayor Anstine as secretary and later president, and this business was continued for ten years, when it was sold to the National Biscuit Company. Mayor Anstine then retired for about seven years until 1932, when he was elected mayor of York, in which office he has distinguished himself to the present time.
Mayor Anstine is a member of St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, and a leader in civic and fraternal life, having assisted in the organizing of the Royal Fire Company of York, and being a life member of the York County Agriculture Society, and a trustee of the York County Historical Society. He also holds membership in the Knights of Malta, Free and Accepted Masons, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, and the Veterans Firemen's Association.
On December 17, 1895, he married Emma Becker, daughter of John and Emiline (Gise) Becker. Two children were born to this union: 1. Kathryn, 2. E. Margaret.
York Dispatch 30 October 1942
HARRY B. ANSTINE- As mayor of the city of York, Harry B. Anstine has contributed much to the development of the local community, and has always been an outstanding leader in local civic activities.
Mayor Anstine is a native son, having been born here November 17, 1872, the son of Albert and Clara (Bentz) Anstine, both deceased. Albert Anstine, a member of the Old Espiscopal Church, followed clerical work as a career. He was the son of Michael Anstine, a native of Windsor Township who was engaged a a merchant there for many years. The Bentz family was noted for its musical ability. Some of their ancestors fought in the Revolutionary War, and since the writing of this article the sword that was carried in that war by Peter Bentz has been turned over to the York County Historical Society by Mr. Anstine.
When Mayor Anstine ws only ten months old, his father died, and the boy was taken by his mother to her family's residence at East Prospect. The mother later married Hiram H. Spreckel, but Mayor Anstine remained with his maternal grandparents, beginning his schooling in the East Prospect schools. When the boy was seven years of age, his grandparents moved to York, where they remained until their death. After completing his preliminary education in the York public schools, Mayor Anstine studied at the York Business School, and be began his career with Legean Brothers, wholesale confectioners, first as a delivery boy, and later as a store clerk. He was afterwards transferred to the candy department, being placed in charge of the factory and the shipping, and he continued here until March 21, 1892, when he became associated with the York Cracker & Biscuit Company, taking charge of their office. In 1898 the National Biscuit Company purchased the interests of this firm, and Mayor Anstine was continued in the same capacity until 1914, when the plant was discontinued and the National Biscuit Company moved to New York. Later in the same year, Mayor Anstine and six other local men organized the York Pretzel Bakery, with Mayor Anstine as secretary and later president, and this business was continued for ten years, when it was sold to the National Biscuit Company. Mayor Anstine then retired for about seven years until 1932, when he was elected mayor of York, in which office he has distinguished himself to the present time.
Mayor Anstine is a member of St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, and a leader in civic and fraternal life, having assisted in the organizing of the Royal Fire Company of York, and being a life member of the York County Agriculture Society, and a trustee of the York County Historical Society. He also holds membership in the Knights of Malta, Free and Accepted Masons, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, and the Veterans Firemen's Association.
On December 17, 1895, he married Emma Becker, daughter of John and Emiline (Gise) Becker. Two children were born to this union: 1. Kathryn, 2. E. Margaret.
York Dispatch 30 October 1942
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