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the property, he leased it,out. Is-,
rael, a shrewd man, made several
unusual agreements with the vari
ous tenants. “One lease required
the tenant to quarry and bum a
specified number of barrels of
limestone rock and spread the
burnt lime on the fields in a suit
able fashion,” Becker related.
“The compensation to the farmer
was a $5O deduction in the rent”
In an agreement with a different
CHRISTMAS
EXCITEMENT!
Can’t you just see the big smile when your youngster spots one or twp of these
toys under the tree on Christmas morning? Just think back to the time you got
your first farm toy and you’ll realize the hours of fun any one of these authentic
scale models will deliver. They’re just like the big ohes-down to the tiniest detail
And they’re die cast for durability in addition to being finished with child-safe
enamel. We have a wide variety on hand.. .come in now and pick them up at
special Christmas prices.
Case IH 3294 tractor
’/„ scale model
-11 x 7 x 8 inches.
tenant, the cellar of a tobacco
building was to be filled with ice
cut from the creek during the win
ter and sold during the summer.
The tenant split the profits with his
landlord.
Israel Becker made one other
agreement that has had a long
running effect on the farm and its
owners. He made an agreement
with Jacob Horst, owner of the
farm to the north, that gave Becker
the perpetual right to wall up a
Case IH 2594 tractor
with end-loader
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4Vi x
ider/bi
incl
spring and pipe water to the farm.
“It has been flowing by gravity
every since it was begun,” stated
Harry Becker. “It supplies running
water to the bam and right in front
of the house.”
The Beckers have enjoyed being
in fanning. “It’s been the ideal
place to raise children,” said Ruth.
“It’s helped instill a work ethic in
them, which has helped now that
they’re out working.” Son Merle
and daughter Mildred have their
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own farms, while Leonard is a wel
der and Dan is a truck driver.
Harry and Ruth hope that their
property will remain a farm and in
the family. “I’m hoping that one of
our children would be able to con-
m
it
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Harry and Ruth Becker, center, own and operate a 112-acre
farm that has been In the family for 109 years. Helping them
are, left to right: Sylvia Trupe, Jeff Trupe, Harry Jr., and his
wife, Sue.
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HANOVER
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717-637-3808
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Wm. Hobensack’s
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215-675-1610
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412-543-2441
LITITZ
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717-626-4705
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Inch Equipment Co.
717-463-2191
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215-367-2169
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Eckroth Bros.
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tinue the farming operation after
we’re finished with it,” Harry
stated. With his son, daughter, and
a grandson working with him, Har
ry might just get his wish.
QUARRYVILLE
A.L. Herr & Bro.
717-786-3521
RINGTOWN
Ringtown Farm Co,
Equipment
717-889-3184
SPRING MILLS
Route 45 Sales
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814-422-8805
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Sanford Equip. Co.
814-827-7814
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