History of Luzerne, Lackawanna, and Wyoming counties, Pa.; with illustrations and biographical sketches of some of their prominent men and pioneers, Part 84

Author: Munsell, W.W., & Co., New York
Publication date: 1880
Publisher: New York, W.W. Munsell & co.
Number of Pages: 900

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SAINT GABRIEL'S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH.

Rev. Father Maloney first visited the few Catholics here and formed the nucleus of this church. Subsequently Rev Father Michael L. Scanlon took up his residence at Beaver Meadow, and Hazleton became one of his missions. Later he removed to Hazleton. In 1863 a plot of about eleven building lots on the west side of Wyoming street, south of Broad, was donated by Mr. Ario Pardee, on which was built a frame church edifice the same year. At the death of Father Scanlon Father Michael Quilan succeeded to the pastorate of this charge. A large and commodious church, of brick, which was commenced in 1868, was dedicated Sunday, October 16th, 1870, by Bishop William O'Hara, of Scranton, assisted by Bishop Shanahon, of Harrisburgh, and several other clergymen. Father Quilan resigned in 1869, and Rev. Thomas C. O'Hara was pastor until the appointment of Rev. R. E. Hemmeny, in 1876. Toward the close of 1877 Rev. J. J. Commisky, the present pastor, assumed control.

In connection with the church is a large school build- ing, in which about 350 children are instructed daily, irrespective of denomination. The school is conducted by Sisters of Mercy from Buffalo, N. Y., who also keep a branch school at Harleigh, where the attendance aver- ages about 150. There is connected with this church a

commodious parsonage. The church has a membership of 3,500. The property is valued at $50,000.

ST. PETER'S PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL CHURCH.

This church was chartered as the "Rector, Church Wardens and Vestrymen of St. Peter's Church, of Hazle- ton, Luzerne county," December 31st, 1864, with the fol- lowing official members: Wardens, Frederick Lauder- burn and Henry Mears; vestrymen, Alexander Silliman, James H. McKee, William Glover, Francis Bright, The- odore H. Knight, and William Taggart. It is believed that the first service was held by Bishop Henry A. Onder- donk before 1840. In 1849 a missionary was appointed for the region of the upper Lehigh, who held several meetings in Hazleton. During 1859 Rev. Peter Russell, who lived at Eckley, and Rev. A. Pryor, who had become associated with him, held services here on alternate Sun- days. In 1860 Mr. Russell made occasional visits here until the latter part of the summer, when Rev. W. S. Heaton took charge for eighteen months. Mr. Russell then held occasional services here until about Christmas, [862. Rev. Thomas W. Steele was in charge until the sum- mer of 1863. Rev. Henry S. Getz commenced mission- ary labors here, and was rector from September Ist, 1864, to May Ist, 1867.

The church lot, at the corner of Chestnut and Laurel streets, was donated by the Hazleton Coal Company, together with $150 toward building the church. The corner stone was laid Nov. 28th, 1864, by Bishop Stevens. The parish was organized December 21st of the same year. The first service was held in the new church on Sunday, October 8th, 1865. The church edifice cost about $400, and was consecrated by Bishop Vail, April 15th, 1866. The parish was admitted to the convention in the same year. The font was bought with a collec- tion taken by Miss Mamie McKee; the Bible was a present from a number of ladies, and the prayer-book for the chancel from Mrs. McGaw, of Philadelphia. The com- munion service was donated by St. Stephen's Church, of Wilkes-Barre.

Rev. Faber Byllsby was rector from June Ist, 1867, to July Ist, 1868. The church was then closed until June 18th, 1870, when Rev. Charles H. Van Dyne became rector.

In the autumn of 1871 a vestibule was added to the church, a furnace put in, the floors carpeted, and seats cushioned; the expense being paid by the ladies of the parish. Rev. J. M. Williams took charge of the parish in November, 1873, and resigned in March, 1875. The church was then closed until June 4th, 1876, when Rev. John Hewit entered upon the rectorship. He resigned in July, 1877, since which time the church has been without a rector. Since January Ist, 1879, Mr. J. Nevine Hill, a lay reader, has supplied the place of rector. The present number of communicants is 48. Value of church property, $4,000.

ST. JOHN'S PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH.

This was formed July 28th, 1872, with about 20 mnem- bers, prominent among whom were Mr. R. Stevens and

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Mr. B. Reese. Rev. D. Savage, of Tamaqua, assisted in the completion of the organization, when Rev. Ralph Fothergill was appointed pastor. The first services were held in the Laurel Hill school-house, with much success. Services were subsequently held in what was then a school- house, standing near Clark's car shops, now used as a dwelling house. Mr. Fothergill continned pastor until April, 1874, during which time the society grew in influ- ence and numbers. Rev. G. Parker was then pastor a few months, and in April, 1875, Rev. William B. Bache was appointed. He at once commenced operations for the building of a suitable house of worship. A lot was purchased on the corner of Poplar and Juniper streets. The church was dedicated in the fall of 1876, having cost $6,000. It is well lighted and warmed, and has seats for 350. Rev. Thomas Rent was pastor for ten months from May, 1877. In April, 1878, the present pastor, Rev. W. H. Yarrow, was appointed. During his ministry the soci- ety and congregation have greatly advanced in numbers and influence, and the services are largely attended.

The membership is over 100, and with branch societies at Mount Pleasant and Cranberry amounted to 151 in September, 1879. The church property is valued at $6,000.

The Sunday-school has an average attendance of 130. It has a fine library and organ. Miss Lizzie Schallham- mer is the organist.

TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH.

This church was organized July 13th, 1873, at a meet- ing held for that purpose in the "Sons of America" Hall, by Rev. J. Wagner, who has been the pastor from the first. The church council for two years consisted of Charles Kerbaugh and Henry J. Schleppy as elders, and R. S. Beishline and Jeremiah Miller, deacons. Mr. Mil- ler was soon succeeded by Levi Deitrich. The original members were Charles Kerbaugh, R. S. Beishline, Levi Deitrich, Jeremiah Miller, George Pettit, William Yeager, Otto Kessler, John Pottorf, Henry J., William F., and Mrs. Barbara Schleppy, Mrs. Eliza Deitrich, Mrs. Lana Miller, Mrs. Mary Miller, Mrs. Amanda Deitrich, Mrs. Kate Bryant, Mrs. Alice Yeager, Mrs. C. Pottorf and Miss Rachael Miller.

The congregation worshiped in Sons of America Hall till July 5th, 1874, when the Immanuel German Reformed Church was leased for one year. On the expiration of the lease the Presbyterian congregation kindly allowed the use of their church until the erection of the church building on the corner of Laurel and Oak streets, which was conse- crated December 17th, 1876. The church is a neat frame building, 35 by 50 feet, with a recess in the rear. It is tastefully finished and carpeted, and has seats for 250. The membership is 100, and is earnest and devoted, united and harmonious.

The Sunday-school was organized in July, 1874, with 30 pupils, and Henry J. Schleppy as superintendent. At present the school numbers 200, and is in a most flour- ishing condition. Eli Lamberson is its efficient superin- tendent.

A Women's Home and Foreign Missionary Society, composed of members of the Trinity Evangelical Luth- eran Church, was organized April 7th, 1879. Its object is "to spread the knowledge of the mission work in this and in foreign lands ; to create more interest in the work, and to secure funds to prosecute it." The officers for 1879 were: Mrs. B. Schleppy, president; Mrs. M. E. Hons, vice-president; Miss Mary Lubrecht, recording secretary; Miss Laura Helman, corresponding secretary; Mrs. Dr. Nyer, treasurer. The present membership is 35. The regular meetings are held on the third Wednes- day evening in each month in the Evangelical Lutheran Church.

ASSOCIATIONS.

HAZLETON CEMETERY ASSOCIATION.

This association has control over about twelve acres in the northwest corner of the borough, donated by the old Hazleton Coal Company. The ground has been beauti- fully laid out. Among the most attractive features is the greenhouse, with all modern appliances for growing the choicest varieties of flowers during the whole year. The grounds are enclosed by a neat and substantial fence. The present trustees are A. Pardee, L. W. Drake, John A. Barton, W. W. James and J. Bond.

SINGING SOCIETIES.

The first singing society organized in Hazleton. was the Germania, on the 4th of October, 1854; the teacher was Henry Strang.

In February, 1857, about ten members left the Ger- mania and organized the Harmonia, Philip J. Kline be- coming the teacher. In 1860 they became one society, called the Concordia, with Philip J. Kline as teacher. Since 1878 Mr. Joseph Keller has been the teacher. During the time of its existence, however, there have been many other teachers, among them Henry Gliem, Lewis Kreyscher, Charles Mehlbeer and Frederick Kep- ping.

The Concordia now has 75 members, and holds weekly meetings in Concordia Hall.

The Hazleton Mannerchor, composed entirely of Germans, was organized Oct. 7th, 1869, at the Washington Hotel. The first officers of the society were: President, Frederick Knyrein; vice-president, George Heidenrich; treasurer, William Schwartz; secretary and teacher, Max Von Asseburg. The presidents have been F. Knyrein; G. Heidenrich, W. Schwartz, J. C. Kornig, W. Hartig and George Steinheiser. There are 19 active and 75 con- tributing members. At the annual election held October 7th, 1879, the following officers were elected: President, George Steinheiser; vice-president, W. Felber; secretary, W. Schwartz; assistant secretary, H. J. Hebel; treasurer, F. Zullick; teacher, W. Schwartz; trustees, G. Heiden- rich and H. Hebel. The regular meetings of the active members are held on Monday evening of each week in Liberty Hall.

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HAZLETON LIBERTY CORNET BAND.

This band was organized in Hazleton in 1856, under the leadership of John Gliem, with the following named members: Justus Altmiller, John Lapp, Simon Gliem, George Reinhart, George Schmidt and George Grebe. The band kept up its organization till the breaking out of the Rebellion, through which the members served in the army. They have since kept the organization in- tact. The following were the officers for 1879: Musical director, Justus Altmiller; president, George Grebe; secretary and treasurer, John Schwartz.

HAZLETON MUTUAL BENEFIT SOCIETY

was organized January Ist, 1860, as a beneficiary soci- ety, with the following officers: President, Anthony Ringleben; V. P., Charles G. Schumacher; secretary, Henry Klee; V. S., Frederick Wetterau; treasurer, Louis Schmidt; charter members: J. N. Eistle, Ignats Stein- man, Casper Prell, Daniel Lammert, John Klee, John Schorache, John Platt, Michael Gulach, George Heiden- reich, Justus Pearson, Daniel Kisthard, George Happ, John Clausius, William Ringleben, Henry Lindeman and Dr. Christian Arnold.

The present officers are as follows: President, Chris- tian Beck; V. P., Nicholaus Lorgheim; secretary, Henry Martin; treasurer, John Kirschner; trustees, Peter Brin- hoff, William Koch and Nicholaus Weigand.

Cash in treasury, October, 1879, $1,726; membership, 84. The regular meetings of the society are held in Lib- erty Hall, every alternate Wednesday evening.

HAZLE HALL ASSOCIATION.

This association was organized January 11th, 1866, when the following officers were elected: President, E. J. Newell; secretary, J. S. McNair; treasurer, J. A. Barton; directors, J. A. Barton, C. Pardee, Rev. E. J. Newell, William Kisner, G. B. Markle, W. Taggart, Gen. A. Pardee and T. S. McNair. The capital stock subscribed was $30,000. The association was incorporated April 12th, 1866. Its object was the building of a suitable block and hall for public meetings, lectures, &c. During 1866 and 1867 the association built the present block on the corner of West Broad and Wyoming streets, in which Hazel Hall is located on the second floor, with a seating capacity of 600, and stage and scenery suitable for the- atrical purposes. The main floor is occupied by four spacious stores on Broad street. In the third story are Masonic and Odd Fellows' halls, where several societies meet. The present directors are Calvin Pardee, Gen. William Lilly, A. Pardee, jr., J. O. Mandeville, J. A. Barton, William Glover, W. W. James, W. Kisner and T. S. McNair. Officers: President, J. O. Mandeville; secretary, T. S. McNair; treasurer, J. A. Barton.

HAZLETON LITERARY ASSOCIATION.

This association was formed January 12th, 1866, when the following officers were elected: President, F. Lauder-

burn; recording secretary, H. Hutchison; corresponding secretary, William James; treasurer, Sampson Smith.

C. A. R.

Robinson Post, No. 20, Grand Army of the Republic, Department of Pennsylvania, was chartered December 24th, 1866. The following named persons were the char- ter members: Robert Boston, Thomas Munroe, James W. Smith, Alexander Patterson, Robert Munroe, Robert Wattson, William Airey, John A. Lyman, Frederick Lauderburn, C. S. Longshore, M. R. Longshore, John C. Stakes, J. P. Kreider, George Moodie and Frederick Spohn.

The regular meetings of the post are held in Hazle Hall, on the first and third Friday evenings of each month. The present membership is 50.

The officers for 1880 were: J. Sharon McNair, P. C .; Edward Overender, S. V. C .; H. McDonald. J. V. C .; George H. Troutman, adjutant; John Gorman, Q. M .; Andrew Lee, O. D .; John A. Mason, chaplain: J. C. Stokes, surgeon; Robert Munroe, quartermaster ser- geant; D. Shearer, I. sentinel; H. Weaver, O. sentinel; James Munroe, O. G .; C. Volkenand, sergeant major; H. McDonald, E. Overender and A. Cutler, trustees. Thomas Munroe, delegate; G. H. Troutman, alternate.

THE HAZLETON BUILDING, LOAN AND TRUST ASSOCIA- TION -

was organized April 14th, 1869. The following persons were named in the charter: F. Lauderburn, R. F. Russel, H. L. Freas, T. S. McNair, Frederick Knyrim, Jacob Kinzley, J. A. Barton, Reuben Kolb, James McHale, J. C. Youngman, Sampson Smith and C. F. Hill.

The capital stock of the association was not to exceed 2,500 shares, of $200 each. The object was to assist those in want of homes, who were unable to pay the amount of purchase money required by land owners and holders. The officers of the association are as follows: F. Lauderburn, president; J. O. Mandeville, vice-presi- dent; James H. McHale, secretary; J. C. Youngman, treasurer; Peter Derschuck, Enoch Bartles, John Fernan, Casper Weigant and Justus Altmiller, directors. The stated meeting of the association is the fourth Saturday of each month, at Hazleton.

THE RELIEF SAVING FUND ASSOCIATION

was chartered November 16th, 1870. The following per- sons were named in the act of incorporation: D. C. Swank, George D. Gorman, William Kisner, W. L. Hoffecker, C. F. Hill, J. C. Youngman, R. F. Russel, A. Behrens, W. R. Longshore, M. D., and E. P. Kisner.

The objects of this association were similar to those of the one first mentioned. The stated meetings are held on the third Saturday of January in each year, in Hazle- ton. The incorporators named were the directors for the first year, and the number of shares was limited to 2,500, at $200 'each. The officers for 1879 were as follows: President, J. O. Mandeville; vice-president, Joseph Gren-

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awalt; treasurer, William Kisner; secretary, G. D. Gor- man; directors, Ernst Bartels, Peter Breihof, Charles F. Hill, E. S. Doud, John Fernan and Philip Linderman.

THE WEST HAZLETON BUILDING AND LAND ASSOCIATION

was incorporated February 12th, 1872, with the following named incorporators and directors: Charles F. Hill, W. L. Hoffecker, Henry Klinger, W. R. Longshore, Asher Jacobs, W. Kisner, G. W. Meixell, Jacob Rosenstock, Conrad Horn, Herman Gabriel.

The object of this association is both to lend money to and build houses for its members. The houses are to be paid for by monthly installments or payments on the stock. This plan has furnished not only comfortable but elegant homes in this borough to some who might otherwise have been without homes.

The following were the directors and officers for 1879: Directors -- J. C. Youngman, G. F. Kisner, Malachi Doud, Charles McCarron, William Kneiss, Richard Smith, E. Bartels, S. J. Schumacker, and L. W. Drake. President, J. C. Youngman; vice-president, Charles McCarron; secretary, Charles F. Hill; attorney, E. P. Kisner. The stated meetings of the association are held in Hazleton, on the fourth Saturday of each month.

FATHER MATTHEW T. A. B. SOCIETY.

This society was organized in 1869, with Rev. Michael Filan as president, and about 40 members. The presi- dents since then have been as follows: 1870, 1871, 1874- 1876, Hugh Conohan; 1872, 1873, Frank T. Slattery; 1877, 1878, Peter Donnelly; 1879, Michael Kelly. The society is in a flourishing condition, and at present num- bers 100 members.

HAZLETON LIBRARY ASSOCIATION.

This association was fully organized Monday evening, March 4th, 1872, by the election of the following direct- ors: For three years, C. Pardee, W. H. Harris, John Bond, and J. C. Fincher; two years, Rev. M. Franklin, W. A. M. Grier, J. C. Hayden, and H. E. Sutherland; one year, Rev. J. A. Maxwell, J. S. Sanders, G. B. Markle and W. B. Fowler. The library purchased was subsequently turned over to the Young Men's Christian Association, which now has charge of it.

YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION.

On Monday evening, May 29th, 1876, at St. Paul's M. E. Church, a constitution for a Y. M. C. A. was adopted, and a number of signatures secured. On June 5th the organization was perfected by the election of the follow- ing officers for one year: President, L. W. Grubb; vice- presidents, C. W. Kline and J. R. Rote; recording secre- tary, W. F. Roberts, jr .; corresponding secretary; H. K. Connor; treasurer, E. S. Doud; librarian, W. F. Schleppy. There were then about 20 members. The reading room and library of the Hazleton Library Association, over the store of Pardee & Co., are in charge of the association and kept open to the public Wednesday and Saturday evenings of each week. Business meetings are held in

this room on the first Monday evening in each month. The officers for 1879 were as follows: President, J. F. Barber; vice-presidents, A. J. Swalm and J. S. Rote; treasurer, C. C. Heller; recording secretary, W. F. Schleppy; corresponding and financial secretary, H. H. Lee; librarian, Walter Dick. The present membership is 60. Regular meetings are held on Tuesday evening of each week.

SECRET SOCIETIES. ODD FELLOWS.

Beaver Encampment, No. 67, I. O. of O. F. was insti- tuted by the Grand Lodge at Beaver Meadow, February Ist, 1847, with the following charter members: Thomas Vogle, C. P. ; T. Longshore; David Petrie, J. W. ; A. B. Longshore, H. P. ; W. A. Tubbs, scribe; J. Hamberger; W. H. Trescott, S. W. ; M. Miller, treas., and J. W. Righ- ter. The encampment was removed to Hazleton, its present location, September 21st, 1852.

The regular meetings of the encampment are held at its rooms in Hazle Hall. The present membership is 83. The officers in October, 1879, were: John Sleep, C. P .; Jacob Schumaker, H. P. ; S. N. Hoffman, S. W. ; Andrew Lee, J. W. ; A. Behrens, secretary; J. G. Adey, treasurer.

Hazleton Lodge, No. 65, I. O. of O. F. was instituted at Hazleton, October 27th, 1840. The stated meetings of this lodge are held in their rooms in Hazle Hall. The membership numbers 159.

The present officers of the lodge are: Jacob Schu- maker, N. G. ; William Floyd, V. G .; J. G. Adey, secre- tary; S. N. Hoffman, A. S. ; William James, R. S. N. G .; George Burt, S. W. ; Adam Will, O. G .; S. A. Lyman, I. G. ; John Lee, R. S. V. G. ; W. Hamer, L. S.

Lessing Lodge, No. 862, I. O. of O. F .- This is known as the German lodge of Odd Fellows, and was instituted December 11th, 1873, at Hazleton, with 24 members. The following were the original officers: Frederick Ber- ger , N. G .; Peter Brehm, V. G .; Henry Held, S .; Christian Martin, A. S. ; Daniel Lemmert, treasurer. The regular meetings of the lodge are held on Thursday evening of each week in their rooms in Hazle Hall in the borough of Hazleton. The following persons have been presiding officers of the lodge: Frederick Berger, Peter Brehm, Christian Martin, Henry Held, Daniel Lemmert, John Schwartz, Albert Schweitzer, Henry J. Hebel, George Heemig, Adolph Meyer, William Koch and Henry Mans.

The present officers are: Simon Bube, N. G. ; Baltha- zer Herwig, V. G. ; Henry J. Hebel, S. ; H. W. Heiden- rich, A. S. ; John Schwartz, treasurer.

MASONIC.

Hasle Lodge, No. 327, F. and A. M. was instituted December 3d, 1858, at Hazleton, Pa., with the following named persons as charter members: George B. Markle, David Clark, Alexander Silliman, Richard B. Fruit, Enoch Mayhew, Reuben T. Kreider and Philip B. Con- ner. The first officers were as follows: George B. Mar- kle, W. M .; David Clark, S. W .; Alexander Silliman, J.

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W .; Richard B. Fruit, T .; Enoch Mayhew, S .; and Adam Will, tyler. The regular communications of the lodge are held in the rooms in Hazle Hall on Monday evening on or before the full moon in each month. The officers of the lodge for 1879 were as follows: Amantes M. Ely, W. M .; Thomas J. Williams, S. W .; Thomas Munroe, J. W .; John C. Tomlinson, T .; Joseph P. Salmon, S .; Reuben Beisel, S. D .; William Schwartz, J. D .; William H. Bright, S. M. C .; Charles A. Smith, J. M. C .; Jeremiah McEvoy, Pur .; Adam Will, tyler. The past masters of this lodge are as follows: 1858, 1859, George B. Markle; 1860, David Clark; 1861, Alexander Silliman; 1862, Richard B. Fruit; 1863, P. B. Conner; 1864, R. J. Kreider; 1865, Levi Jones; 1866, William Glover; 1867, L. W. Drake; 1868, J. P. Salmon; 1869, Cyrus Straw; 1870, J. S. McNair; 1871, S. B. Macquade; 1872, R. Beisel; 1873, J. C. Tomlinson; 1874, J. O. Mandeville; 1875, T. M. Righter; 1876, G. D. Gorman, 1877, C. Klein; 1878, J. W. Clark. The present number of members is 125. Trustees, J. O. Mandeville, Reuben Beisel, John W. Clark.

D. O. H.

Upland Lodge, No. 79, D. O. H. was organized at Hazleton, October 4th, 1859, with the following charter members and officers: Henry Kleim, Henry Bach, Lewis Kreiser, Harmon Keinholtz, Nicholas Weigand, Freder- ick Dipper, Lewis Ulrich, Adam Schmauck and Antony Meyer. Original officers: Lewis Kreiser, O. P .; Nicho- las Weigand, U. P .; Frederick Dipper, S; Harmon Kein- holtz, A. S .; Antony Meyer, T. The regular meetings of this lodge are held in Liberty Hall, on Laurel street, on Tuesday evening of each week. The lodge has in cash a surplus of $2,825. Present officers: Henry Shu- gard, O. P .; John Keifer, U. P .; Daniel B. Keigle, S .; Henry Fey, A. S .; Frederick Wagner, T .; and Conrad Volkenand, D. D. G. P.

UNITED AMERICAN MECHANICS.

Hazle Council, No. 95, Order of United American Mechanics was organized June 22nd, 1865, with the following charter members and officers: C. G. Young, S. D. Engle, Peter Dickerson, D. B. Keck, J. F. Black, Sampson Smith, Henry Cunius, Henry Will, Uriah Titus and Frederick Lauderburn. The following were the original officers of Hazle Council: Frederick Lauder- burn, councilor; C. G. Young, vice-councilor; J. F. Black, R. S .; S. D. Engle, A. R. S .; D. B. Keck, Ex. ; Henry Hill, Ind. ; Henry Cunius, 1. P. ; Uriah Titus, O. P. ; Sampson Smith, treasurer.

The following named persons are past councilors of Hazle council: F. Lauderburn, C. G. Young, J. F. Black, Henry Mill, Henry Cunius, John Duser, Amos McNeal, I. T. Deremer, William H. Shafer, S. H. Barnes, Elias Lamberson, Anthony Fisher, Solomon G. Keck, John A. Lyman, Daniel Knelley, Nathan Shafer, John H. Benner, John A. Russell, Charles Pauel, A. T. Wenner, James Good, N. H. Shaver, John F. Pettit, Joseph Hol- ler, Samuel Williams, George W. Pettit and David Horn.

The regular meetings of the council are held on Thurs- day evening of each week, in Liberty Hall. The num- ber of members is 44. The officers in October, 1879, were as follows: J. R. Henry, C. ; William F. Schmith- comer, V. C .; William H. Shafer, R. S. ; James W. Bry- ant, A. R. S. ; Nathan Shafer, F. S. ; Amos McNeal, treasurer. Joseph W. Flitcher, Ind. ; Jacob Alerburn, Ex. ; John A. Lyman, 1. P. ; John Ahret, O. P. ; David Horn, jr, Ex. C .; George W. Pettit. Sen. Ex. C .; trustees, E. Lamberson, Joseph Holler and I. T. Deremer.

UNITED ANCIENT ORDER OF DRUIDS.

Hazleton Grove, No. 46, A. O. of D. was organized at Hazleton June 15th, 1867, with the following charter members: Elias Lamberson, Amos McNeal, Stephen Horn, S. H. Barnes, D. B. Keck, J. T. Deremer, J. P. Krei- der, William H. Shafer, Jol.n Ahret, A. T. Munroe, Wil- liam Gairhart, Zacharias Smith and George W. Meizell.

The first officers were: J. P. Kreider, P. A .; Elias Lamberson, N. A .; Amos McNeal, V. A .; August Bharnes, secretary; D. B. Keck, treasurer; J. T. Dere- mer, conductor; William H. Shafer, R. B. N. A .; John Ahret, L. B. N. A .; Jacob Lambert, R. B. V. A .; Henry Weaver, L. B. V. A .; Zacharias Smith, 1. G .; George Shugard, O. G.

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History of Luzerne, Lackawanna, and Wyoming counties, Pa.; with illustrations and biographical sketches of some of their prominent men and pioneers, Part 84

Author: Munsell, W.W., & Co., New York Publication date: 1880 Publisher: New York, W.W. Munsell & co. Number of Pages: 900

Author: Munsell, W.W., & Co., New York
Publication date: 1880
Publisher: New York, W.W. Munsell & co.
Number of Pages: 900