1900 - 1920 newspaper articles
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1900 - 1920 NEWSPAPER ARTICLES
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SUBJECT DATE YEAR DESCRIPTION NEWSPAPER PAGE
Able Opera House - Remodeling Aug. 25 1900 The remodeled Opera House. Easton Daily Free Press
Able Opera House - Remodeling Aug. 28 1900 Remodeling of Opera House Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
Archer, Belle Mingle Sept. 19 1900 Belle Archer at death's door. Easton Daily Free Press
Archer, Belle Mingle Sept. 20 1900 Obit of Belle Archer, interment in Easton Easton Daily Free Press
Archer, Belle Mingle Sept. 20 1900 Obituary of Belle Archer Easton Sentinel
Archer, Belle Mingle Sept. 21 1900 Obituary for Belle Archer. Interment in
Easton.
Easton Daily Free Press
Archer, Belle Mingle Sept. 21 1900 Obituary of Belle Archer. Easton Sentinel
Archer, Belle Mingle Sept. 22 1900 Obituary for Belle Archer. Interment in
Easton.
Easton Daily Free Press
Archer, Belle Mingle Sept. 22 1900 Obituary of Belle Archer. Easton Sentinel
Bangor, - Fires. July 20, 1900. 1900 Second fire in Bangor. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 3.
Bangor, - Fires. March 2, 1900 1900 Bangor swept by fire. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 3
Bangor, PA. - Fires. Feb. 27 1900 Bangor swept by fire. Easton Free Press (daily
ed.)
Bethlehem, PA - Banks 1900 First National Bank, Bethlehem opened July
9, 1900.
Easton Express
Bridges, Suspension Aug. 3 1900 New suspension bridge Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
Bridges, Suspension July 31 1900 Contract awarded to build suspension bridge
across the Lehigh
Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Cement Industry April 13 1900 Description of Edison's Cement works. Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Cement Industry Sept. 12 1900 Acres o cement plants - description and
location of sites.
Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Foundries Feb. 7 1900 Sterlingworth Co. to erect a steel rolling mill. Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Paint Industry & Trade Feb. 1 1900 Painters and decorators union of Easton
organized
Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Sllk Industry March 12 1900 Phillipsburg Sllk Mill (the Haytock) sold Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Zinc Industry Feb. 28 1900 Oldest zinc plant in the US at South
Bethlehem will move to Hazzard, near
Mauch Chunk.
Easton Daily Free Press
Central Railroad - Wrecks Jan. 27 1900 Wreck of the Jersey Central at Ashley. Easton Daily Free Press
Clothing Stores May 25 1900 Opening of Surprise Merchandising Co. (205-
207 Northampton St.)
Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
Crime - Bank Robbery April 6 1900 Boy bank robber's arrest in Denver. Stewart
embezzled $1,745 from Easton First National
Bank.
Easton Daily Free Press
Crime - Corruption, Political April 10 & 11 1900 Trials of Election fraud cases. Easton Daily Free Press
Crime - Corruption, Political Sept. 13 1900 Last of election cases - no evidence of fraud. Easton Daily Free Press
Drake, Catherine Dec. 11 1900 Dedication of the Catherine S. Drake
Memorial Chapel in SouthSide
Easton Daily Free Press
Easton Cemetery Aug. 2 1900 Dwelling and office building to be erected at
Easton Cemetery.
Easton Daily Free Press
Easton Cemetery Aug. 3 1900 Construction of a house and office for new
cemetery at Seventh St.
Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
Easton Library Oct. 30 1900 Report of the Easton Library Assn. Easton SeMI-WEEKLY
FREE press eekly Argus
Easton Post Office March 8 1900 Improved postal facilities--may now register
letters, etc.
Easton Daily Free Press
Easton Post Office-Postmaster Feb. 14 1900 3 true bills against postmaster Andrews Easton Express
Easton, City of - Budget March 10 1900 "Democrats whipped into
line"..appropriation ordinance changed by
select council.
Easton Daily Free Press
Easton, City of - Budget March 15 1900 "Illegal bills approved"..water and light
department
Easton Daily Free Press
Easton, City of - Budget March 17 1900 Investigation ordered into water and light
department
Easton Daily Free Press
Easton, City of - Budget March 29 1900 Inventory held of water and light
department
Easton Daily Free Press
Easton, City of - Budget March 7 1900 Appropriation ordinance adopted. Fight to
continue in select council.
Easton Daily Free Press
Easton, City of - Fire Department -
Equipment
March 13 1900 No steam fire engine. Ordinance
disapproved by fire committee.
Easton Daily Free Press
Easton, City of - History Oct. 30 1900 PA German society meeting. Some history
on the area.
Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. a
Easton, City of - Streets - Porter
Street
July 20 1900 Law again violated - Porter St. repaired - no
money appropriated
Easton Daily Free Press
Easton, City of - Taxation March 20 1900 Wire and pole tax ordinance amended Easton Express p. 5
Easton, City of -Fire Department -
Firemen
May 29 1900 Firemen ask for better pay Easton Daily Free Press
Easton, South - History June 5 1900 South Side town hall for sale Easton Daily Free Press
Electric Lighting Aug. 17 1900 Comparable table of rates of electricl light
paid by Easton and neighboring cities.
Easton Sentinel
Electric Lighting Aug. 18 1900 No chance for cheaper light. Easton Sentinel
Electric Lighting Dec. 21 1900 The light ordinance. Easton Daily Free Press
Electric Lighting Jan. 20 1900 Easton Power Co. to absorb Edison Plant;
Easton can own water plant; Easton-
Nazareth trolley ordinance -- all in council
news.
Easton Daily Free Press
Electric Lighting Jan. 22 1900 Power company news. Easton Daily Free Press
Electric Lighting Jan. 23 1900 Easton Power co. to absorb Edison Plant. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 3
Electric Lighting Jan. 27 1900 More power co. improvements. Easton Daily Free Press
Electric Lighting March 3 1900 "Mr. Cooley turns on the light" -- 4,550 to
pay for machinery never ordered, stricken
from appropriation ordinance.
Easton Daily Free Press
Electric Lighting March 6 1900 "It was done in secret" -- how water and
light cos. Spend $4500.
Easton Daily Free Press
Green, Henry Aug. 17 1900 Obit. Of Chief Justice Henry Green of
Supreme Court of Pa. (native Eastonian).
Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 3
Green, Henry Oct. 6 1900 Obit. Of Chief Justice Henry Green of
Supreme Court of Pa. (native Eastonian).
Easton Daily Free Press
Lafayette College - Gayley Hall June 19 1900 Gayley presents chemical laboratory to
Lafayette.
Easton Daily Free Press
Lafayette College - History Nov. 6 1900 Lafayette College motto "Veritas Liberabit"
Lafayette College - History Sept. 13 1900 Lafayette open - picture of Fayerweather,
Powell, and Martin Halls (all one building.)
Easton Daily Free Press
Lafayette College - Libraries June 1 1900 Dedication Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
Lafayette College - Libraries May 12 1900 Description of the Van Wickle Library to be
dedicated May 30, 1900.
Easton Daily Free Press
Lafayette College - Libraries May 15 1900 Description of Van Wickle Memorial Library Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 3
Lafayette College - Libraries May 30 1900 Dedication of Van Wickle Library. Easton Express
Lafayette College - Libraries May 30 1900 Dedication of Van Wickle Library. Easton Daily Free Press
Military Companies - Reeder
Battery
Sept. 24 1900 Account of "The Reeder Battery." Easton Daily Free Press
Monument - Completed Jan. 23 1900 Monument completed. Easton Daily Free Press
Monument - Dedication Dec. 23 1900 Citizens asked to help defray dedication of
monument expenses.
Easton Daily Free Press
Monument - Dedication Jan. 13 1900 Mayor's proclamation urging citizens to be
generous for monument dedication. Date of
dedication, May 10, 1900.
Easton Daily Free Press
Monument - Dedication Jan. 13 1900 Date of monument unveiling change. Easton Express
Monument - Dedication May 10 1900 Northampton honors brave souls --
dedication of monument.
Easton Express
Monument - Dedication May 10 1900 Monument unveiled. Easton Daily Free Press
Monument - Dedication May 11 1900 Unveiling of monument. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
Monument - Dedication May 3 1900 Program for monument day (month
preceding has small articles almost every
day) and also from then to the day.
Easton Daily Free Press
Murder 1900 Frank Shaffer barkeep shot by Hungarian
John Kicoinjko.
Easton Daily Free Press
Murder May 10 1900 Mrs. Dillard is now insane. (Dillard-
Bartholomew murder case - 1889)
Easton Daily Free Press
Murder Nov. 22 1900 Frank Shaffer barkeep dies after being shot
by Hungarian John Kicoinjko.
Easton Daily Free Press
Murder Nov. 22 1900 Attempted murder and suicide on South
Side (Easton). Eugene Skinner tries to
murder Mrs. Lewis Milford.
Easton Daily Free Press
Murder Nov. 26 1900 Mrs. Milford dies. Murdered by Eugene
Skinner.
Easton Daily Free Press
Palmer Township - Annexation Dec. 12 1900 Ordinance for the annexation of Palmer
Township disapproved.
Easton Daily Free Press
Palmer Township - Annexation Dec. 28 1900 More on Palmer Tsp. Annexation. Easton Daily Free Press
Palmer Township - Annexation Nov. 3 1900 Some of the residents of Palmer opposed to
annexation.
Easton Daily Free Press
Palmer Township - Annexation Oct. 20 1900 Palmer Tsp. petition asks to be annexed. Easton Daily Free Press
Parades June 22 1900 Description of the Horseman's parade. Easton Daily Free Press
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Horse Car Line July 31 1900 Building on Phillipsburg Horse Car Line to
Whittaker.
Easton Daily Free Press
Railroads - Lehigh Valley Railroad May 22 1900 Pa. gets control of Lehigh Valley. Easton Express
Roosevelt, Theodore May 29 1900 Roosevelt here second time in campaign. Easton Daily Free Press
Sullivan, General - Marker June 13 1900 The Sullivan Tablet. Easton Daily Free Press
Sullivan, General - Marker June 16 1900 Sullivan tablet presented to city. Easton Daily Free Press
Sullivan, General - Marker June 5, 6 1900 Tablet telling of Sullivan's March to be
presented to the city by the D.A.R.
Easton Daily Free Press
Tatamy, Pa. Dec. 15 1900 Tatamy incorporated. Easton Express p. 5
Taxation - Mercantile May 4 1900 Mercantile assessment for 1900 (includes
surrounding townships).
Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 2, 3
Taxation - Pole, Wire Tax March 14 1900 Proposed pole and wire tax. Easton Daily Free Press
Taxation - Pole, Wire Tax March 24 1900 Pole and wire tax controversy. Easton Daily Free Press
Trolley Transportation Dec. 1 1900 New management has the trolley lines. Easton Express
Trolley Transportation Dec. 6 1900 Charter granted Easton, Tatamy and Bangor
Street railway.
Easton Express
Trolley Transportation June 23 1900 Trolley bulldozers checked in Freemansburg. Easton Express
Trolley Transportation - Accidents Sept. 4 & 5 1900 Awful crash on the Bethlehem Branck of the
phila. And Reading Railway. Twelve dead
and more injured.
Easton Daily Free Press
Trolley Transportation -
Bethlehem
April 20 1900 Trolley war over -- agreement reached
between Freemansburg St. Railway and the
Bethlehem Freemansburg St. Railway.
Easton Daily Free Press
Trolley Transportation -
Doylestown and Easton Co.
June 26 1900 Another trolley road: Doylestown-Easton
Railway Co.
Easton Daily Free Press
Trolley Transportation - Easton
Consolidated
July 2 1900 Injunction dissolved -- Easton Consolidated
can go ahead with trolley.
Easton Daily Free Press
Trolley Transportation - Easton
Consolidated
Nov. 19 1900 Easton Consolidated leased to the Lehigh
Valley Traction Co.
Easton Daily Free Press
Trolley Transportation - Easton
Transit Co.
July 19 1900 Easton Transit Company in role of
obstructionist - will block Nazareth road.
Easton Sentinel
Trolley Transportation - Easton
Transit Co.
July 23 1900 Transit Company beaten at its own game. Easton Sentinel
Trolley Transportation - Easton
Transit Co.
May 4 1900 Easton transit co. wants another switch (on
Cattell St.).
Easton Daily Free Press
Trolley Transportation -
Freemansburg
July 14 1900 Little hope for Freemansburg - in grasp of
greedy trolley.
Easton Sentinel
Trolley Transportation -
Freemansburg
July 18 1900 Citizens of Freemansburg will discuss trolley
action.
Easton Sentinel
Trolley Transportation - Hay Line Nov. 20 1900 First car over the Easton Nazareth Railroad
(The Hay Line).
Easton Daily Free Press
Trolley Transportation - Nazareth July 23 1900 Easton Consolidated to construct line to
Nazareth.
Easton Daily Free Press
Trolley Transportation - Nazareth July 23 1900 Trolley injunction dissolved. Easton Daily Free Press
Trolley Transportation - Nazareth June 13 1900 Easton-Nazareth Trolley Road. Easton Daily Free Press
Trolley Transportation - Nazareth June 19 1900 Easton-Nazareth extension. Easton Daily Free Press
Trolley Transportation - Nazareth June 8 1900 Easton-Nazareth Trolley Co. originated. Easton Daily Free Press
Trolley Transportation - Nazareth May 3 1900 A trolley to Nazareth. Easton Daily Free Press
Trolley Transportation - Nazareth Nov. 20 1900 New trolley line opens - Easton and
Nazareth.
Easton Express p. 5
Trolley Transportation - Nazareth Sept. 22 1900 Trolley to Nazareth road to open in three
weeks.
Easton Daily Free Press
Trolley Transportation - Nazareth Sept. 29 1900 The first trolley to Nazareth. Easton Daily Free Press
Trolley Transportation -
Ordinance
May 2 1900 Trolley fender ordinance -- why not yet
effective.
Easton Daily Free Press
Trolley Transportation -
Ordinance
May 5 1900 Car trolley tax ordinance defeated. Easton Daily Free Press
Trolley Transportation - Routes Jan. 22 1900 Trolley routes over city mapped out by
Easton Transit Co.
Easton Daily Free Press
Trolley Transportation - Slate Belt
Trolley Co.
April 30 1900 Slate Belt Trolley Co. sells its rights and light
plant.
Easton Express p. 5
Trolley Transportation - Slate Belt
Trolley Co.
Nov. 13 1900 Slate Belt Trolley sold -- bought by the
Lehigh Valley Traction Co.
Easton Daily Free Press
Trolley Transportation - Tax Feb. 1 1900 Trolley people opposing new license Act. Easton Express
Trolley Transportation - Tax Feb. 1 1900 Proposal to license and tax trolley cars. Easton Daily Free Press
Trolley Transportation - Tax Feb. 6 1900 Taxing trolley co -- license committee
approves ordinance.
Easton Daily Free Press
Trolley Transportation - Tax Feb. 9 1900 Easton taxes trolley co. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 3
Trolley Transportation - Tax June 14 1900 Trolley Co. that favors $50.00 tax (Easton &
Nazareth).
Easton Express
Trolley Transportation - Tax June 16 1900 $50 car tax ordinance defeated in council. Easton Daily Free Press
Trolley Transportation - Tax June 16 1900 Trolley tax remains at $10.00 a car. Easton Express
Trolley Transportation - Tax March 10 1900 Cheap rate trolley tax passed. Easton Express p. 5
Trolley Transportation - Tax March 21 1900 License committee works on trolley tax. Easton Daily Free Press
Trolley Transportation - Tax March 22 1900 Trolley tax ordinance killed. Easton Express p. 5
Trolley Transportation - Tax March 22 1900 Trolley Car Ordinance. Easton Daily Free Press
Trolley Transportation - Tax March 7 1900 Trolley tax cut down. Easton Express p. 5
Trolley Transportation - Tax March 7 1900 Tax on trolley cars reduced. Easton Daily Free Press
Trolley Transportation - Tax May 19 1900 Council passes trolley tax ordinance. Easton Express
Trolley Transportation -Lehigh
Valley Traction Co.
Dec. 1 1900 Traction Co. now running the local trolley
lines.
Easton Daily Free Press
Trolley Transportation -Lehigh
Valley Traction Co.
Nov. 14 1900 Lehigh Valley Traction Co. acquires control
of Slate Belt and the Saltington trolley lines.
Easton Express p. 5
Trolley Transportation -Lehigh
Valley Traction Co.
Nov. 20 1900 Transit lines leased (Lehigh Valley Transit Co.
assumes control).
Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 3
Trolley Transportation -Lehigh
Valley Traction Co.
Nov. 28 1900 Arranging for transfer of Lehigh Valley
Traction.
Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - Civil War - Soldiers May 3 1900 Sketch of Marshall Howell, soldier in the Civil
War from the slate belt regions.
Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - Civil War - Soldiers -
Heckman, Charles A. General
Sept. 19 1900 Tribute and monument unveiled to General
Charles A. Heckman
Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - Civil War - Soldiers -
Heckman, Charles A., General
Sept. 20 1900 Tribute and monument unveiled to General
Charles A. Heckman.
Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - Spanish-American War -
Receptions
Sept. 28 1900 Account of parade and reception of Captain
Lerch of the Spanish-American War
Easton Daily Free Press
Washington, George May 12 1900 Copy of a letter written by John Coryell of
Coryell's Ferry to George Washington.
Easton Daily Free Press
Water Supply Feb. 17 1900 Editorial against voting on buying the water
works.
Easton Daily Free Press
Water Supply Feb. 19 1900 About the city water works (Paper was
against buying the water works. Has small
editorials, etc. against).
Easton Daily Free Press
Water Supply Feb. 21 1900 Election: the water works defeated. Easton Daily Free Press
Water Supply Jan. 20 1900 City's legal right to operate water works. Easton Express p. 5
Water Supply Jan. 21 1900 Water Co. wins by 543. Easton Express
Y.M.C.A. Feb. 2 1900 First anniversary. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 3
Able Opera House - Employees Feb. 5 1901 Dismissal of Able Opera House employees
who joined union.
Easton Express p. 5
Able Opera House - Employees Feb. 6 1901 Dismissal of Able Opera House employees
who joined union.
Easton Express p. 5
Alliance Borough April 15 1901 Alliance Borough created. Easton Express p. 5
Alliance Borough May 6 1901 Alliance Borough created. Easton Daily Free Press
Alliance Borough May 6 1901 Alliance Borough created. Easton Express p. 5
Archer, Belle Mingle June 1 1901 Western stage hands pay tribute to Belle
Archer.
Easton Express p. 5
Archer, Belle Mingle Nov. 2 1901 Picture of monument to actress, Belle
Archer.
Easton Express p. 3
Archer, Belle Mingle Oct. 29 1901 Monument to Belle Archer erected in Easton
Cemetery.
Easton Express p. 5
Balloons Aug. 2 1901 Account of balloon ascension by Eastonians. Easton Daily Free Press
Bethlehem, PA - Bridges March 20,
1901
1901 New bridge for Bethlehem (Monacacy
Bridge).
Easton Daily Free Press
Bridges - Bushkill Feb. 8 1901 Commissioners to build new Bushkill Bridge
(west of 4th Street)
Easton Express p. 8
Business - 1900 - 1919 May 1 1901 Special business number - most firms listed -
description and history given.
Easton Express p. 9 - 12
Business - Bethlehem Steel Aug. 15 1901 Bethlehem Steel Co. purchases Bethlehem
Iron Co.
Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Brick Industry July 23 1901 Bricklayers go back to work. Long building
trades strike settled. Lasted 3 months.
Easton Express p. 5
Business - Carpenters July 18 1901 Carpenters voted to work. Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Carpenters July 2, 4, 5, 6 &
17
1901 Carpenter's union on strike. Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Department Stores -
Laubach's
Dec. 3 1901 Laubach's buys adjoining property to enlarge
store.
Easton Express p. 5
Business - Foundries March 7 1901 Phillip Andover furnace sold. Easton Express p. 8
Business - Hotels, Taverns, etc. Jan. 4 1901 Old Union Hotel at Brodhead Station sold. Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Ingersoll-Rand Aug. 10 1901 Ingersoll-Sargeant Drill Co. looking for a site
in Newark.
Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Ingersoll-Rand Dec. 10 1901 Editorial about Ingersoll-Sargeant olant
staying in Easton.
Easton Express p. 5
Business - Ingersoll-Rand Dec. 13 1901 Editorial about Ingersoll-Sargeant plant
staying in Easton.
Easton Daily Free Press p. 2
Business - Ingersoll-Rand May 21 1901 Ingersoll Co. won't move if it can get more
land.
Easton Express p. 5 (also see
editorial)
Business - Keller's Music House July 16 1901 Ad for Keller's Music House at 219-221
Northampton St. showing how store was
laid out.
Easton Semi-Weekly Free
Press
Business - Lawyers Sept. 23 1901 Portrait of leading lawyers presented to the
Court
Easton Express p. 5
Business - Lehigh Valley Railroad -
Strikes
May 24 1901 Strike at Lehigh Valley Shops Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Slate Industry Jan. 3 1901 Genuine Bangor Slate Co. organized to
control Bangor and Pen Argyl Co.
Easton Express p. 5
Central Railroad - Strikes April 25 1901 Settled. Easton Daily Free Press
Central Railroad - Strikes April, 14 & 15 1901 Strike of Jersey Central. Easton Daily Free Press
Churches - Lutheran - St. Paul's Oct. 7 1901 St. Paul's Lutheran Church improvements. Easton Daily Free Press
Churches - Lutheran - St. Peter's Jan. 28 1901 St. Peter's Lutheran Church of College Hill is
25 years old. Brief history of the church.
Easton Daily Free Press
Churches - Lutheran - St. Peter's Jan. 29 1901 History of St. Peter's Lutheran Church,
College Hill.
Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 3
Churches - Presbyterian Oct. 25 1901 25th anniversary of So. Presbyterian Church Easton Express p. 3
Easton Armory Dec. 19 1901 Move on foot to build armory. Easton Express p. 5
Easton City Guards Feb. 7 1901 City guard will attend inauguration of
McKinley.
Easton Express
Easton City Guards July 13 1901 Co. I's anniversary (13th reg. N.G.P.) - Easton
City Guard.
Easton Express
Easton City Guards - Armory March 14 1901 National Guard Armory for Easton? Easton Daily Free Press
Easton Hospital - Fund Drive Jan. 31 1901 Mr. Miller asks for $18,000 for Easton
Hospital.
Easton Express
Easton Library Jan. 8 1901 School board asked to levy tax for a free
public library.
Easton Daily Free Press
Easton Library Association Nov. 22 1901 Plans for a new library adopted. Easton Daily Free Press
Easton Library Association Oct. 4 1901 Work at end now. We are to have a free
library.
Easton Daily Free Press
Easton Public Library April 11 1901 School board to be asked for free public
liberary
Easton semi-Weekly Free
Press
P. 3
Easton Public Library April 12 1901 School board votes to accept Carnegie offer. Easton Express
Easton Public Library Aug. 22 1901 Andrew Carnegie gift now available Easton Daily Free Press
Easton Public Library Aug. 22 1901 Money is ready- Carnegie will give as soon as
needed.
Easton Express
Easton Public Library Aug. 6 1901 Central Labor Union opposed to Carnegie
Library.
Easton Daily Free Press
Easton Public Library Aug. 6 1901 Central labor union opposed to use of
Carnegie money for library.
Easton Express
Easton Public Library Aug. 9 1901 School board to be asked for free public
library
Easton Semi-Weekly Free
Press
P. 3
Easton Public Library Feb. 12 1901 School board to be asked for free public
library.
Easton Semi-weekly free
press
p.3
Easton Public Library Feb. 13 1901 Carnegie will help---$50,000 for a free
library.
Easton Daily Free Press
Easton Public Library Feb. 13 1901 Carnegie offers $ 50,000 for library. Easton Express
Easton Public Library Feb. 15 1901 School board to be asked for free pub.
Library.
Easton Semi- weekly Free
Press
p.3
Easton Public Library Feb. 15 1901 Library site suggested Easton Express p. 5
Easton Public Library Feb. 15 1901 Another postponement for the library
project.
Easton Daily Free Press
Easton Public Library Feb. 15 1901 Setback for library- question of levying tax
referred to committee.
Easton Express
Easton Public Library Feb. 18 1901 Carnegie's gift Easton Daily Free Press
Easton Public Library Feb. 18 1901 A plea for the library- sermon by Rev.
B.J.Davis.
Easton Express p.3
Easton Public Library Feb. 19 1901 School board to be asked for free public
library.
Easton semi- weekly Free
Press
P. 3
Easton Public Library Feb. 26 1901 School board to be asked for free public
library.
Easton sSemi-Weekly
Free Press
P. 3
Easton Public Library Feb. 5 1901 Plea for library Easton Express p.5
Easton Public Library Feb. 9 1901 Letter- In favor of library Easton Express p.5
Easton Public Library Jan. 11 1901 School board to be asked for Free Pub. Lib. Easton Semi-Weekly Free
Press
p.3
Easton Public Library Jan. 11 1901 Public library project now well under way. Easton Express P. 5
Easton Public Library Jan. 15 1901 School board to be asked for Free public
Library
Easton Semi-weekly Free
press
p.3
Easton Public Library Jan. 19 1901 Chances of library grtting 1/2 mil slim. Easton Express p.5
Easton Public Library June 14 1901 Library site selected by school board. Easton Express
Easton Public Library March 15 1901 No Tax for library---school board rejects
Carnegie's offer.
Easton Daily Free Press
Easton Public Library March 19 1901 School board has been asked for a free
public library
Easton Semi- Weekly Free
Press
P. 3
Easton Public Library March 27 1901 Letter from Carnegie about library. Easton Daily Free Press
Easton Public Library May 7 1901 School board to be asked for free public
library.
Easton Semi-Weekly Free
Press
P. 3
Easton Public Library May 7 1901 Possible library site--First Reformed Church
to offer buriel ground.
Easton Daily Free Press
Easton Public Library Nov. 22 1901 Library plans- prepared by new york Easton Express
Easton Public Library Nov. 23 1901 The library law. Easton Express
Easton Public Library Nov. 28 1901 Scheme back of library plan. Easton Express p.5
Easton, South - Education June 21 1901 Last high school graduate in South Easton Easton Express p. 3
Education - Muhlenberg College Jan. 23 1901 Muhlenberg College will remain in
Allentown. (see also editorial)
Easton Express p. 8
Electric Lighting Aug. 20 1901 State grants charter to Consumer's Light Co. Easton Daily Free Press
Electric Lighting Aug. 20 1901 Charter granted to electric light and power
company of Easton.
Easton Express
Electric Lighting Dec. 11 1901 Council meeting discusses light co.
ordinance.
Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 3
Electric Lighting June 12 1901 Electric light and power Co. Easton Express p. 5
Electric Lighting June 15 1901 Electric light and power Co. Easton Express p. 3
Electric Lighting June 8 1901 Electric light and power Co. Easton Express
Electric Lighting June 8, 10 1901 Consumer's light ordinance vetoed. Easton Daily Free Press
Electric Lighting March 9 1901 Consumers light ordinance killed. Easton Express
Electric Lighting May 16 1901 Ordinance adopted. Easton Daily Free Press
Electric Lighting May 18 1901 Light ordinance passed. Easton Express p. 5
Electric Lighting May 21, June
11
1901 Council meeting discusses light co.
ordinance.
Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
Electric Lighting May 4 1901 Consumer's light ordinance goes back to
committee.
Easton Daily Free Press
Electric Lighting May 4 1901 Light ordinance delayed. Easton Express p. 5
Electric Lighting May 4 1901 Our electric light plant. Easton Express p. 3
Floods Dec. 16 - 18 1901 Account of the "greatest flood in '62." Easton Daily Free Press
Floods Dec. 16 & 17 1901 Account of winter freshet. Easton Express p. 5
Floods March 11 1901 Account of a flood. Easton Daily Free Press
For a public library" Jan. 11 1901 Easton Daily Free Press each day has letters
about the free library starting in Feb. 1901.
Easton Daily Free Press
Garbage April 17 1901 People complain of dumping garbage on
Delaware banks.
Easton Express
Garbage April 20 1901 People complain of dumping garbage on
Delaware banks. Editorial.
Easton Express p. 5
Gas - Companies Aug. 9 1901 New gas co. incorporated for Easton. Easton Daily Free Press
Juvenile Home - Court June 24 1901 Juvenile court established. Easton Daily Free Press
Juvenile Home - Court June 24 1901 Juvenile court established. Easton Express p. 5
Lafayette College - Faculty April 29 1901 Obituary of Dr. T. C. Porter Easton Express
Lehigh Valley Railroad - Strikes May 24 1901 Lehigh Valley boilermakers on strike. Easton Express
McKinley Sept. 18 1901 Description of memorial exercises for
President McKinley.
Easton Express p. 5
McKinley Sept. 19 1901 Description of memorial exercises for
President McKinley.
Easton Express p. 5
McKinley Sept. 20 1901 McKinley's death. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
McKinley Sept. 20 1901 Easton's tribute to McKinley. Easton Daily Free Press
McKinley Sept. 6, 14 -19 1901 Account of the McKinley assassination and
death.
Easton Daily Free Press
Monument (in circle) July 29 1901 Cannon to be loaned to Easton - to be
placed near monument.
Easton Express
Morris Canal March 14 1901 Bill to close Morris Canal passes 3rd reading.
Waterway to be sold.
Easton Express
Murder April 10 1901 Charles Wagner, murder on trial--despoiled
signals on the Jersey Central to wreck trains.
Easton Daily Free Press
Murder April 11 & 12 1901 Northampton (town) murder trial - John
Kolnecko (Kicoinjko?) for the murder of
Francis (Frank) Schaeffer (Shaffer).
Easton Daily Free Press
Murder April 14 1901 Northampton (town) murder trial - John
Kolnecko (Kicoinjko?) for the murder of
Francis (Frank) Schaeffer (Shaffer).
Easton Daily Free Press
Murder Nov. 12 1901 Capture of Grether for murder. Easton Express p. 5
Murder Nov. 12 1901 Grether given a hearing in murder of Mr.
Strunk.
Easton Daily Free Press
Murder Nov. 5 1901 A farmer (Mr. Strunk) killed by a burglar. Easton Daily Free Press
Murder Oct. 10 1901 Capture of Grether for murder. Easton Express
Murder Oct. 10 1901 A farmer (Mr. Strunk) killed by a burglar. Easton Daily Free Press
Murder Oct. 5 1901 Capture of Grether for murder. Easton Express p. 5
Murder Oct. 5 1901 A farmer (Mr. Strunk) killed by a burglar. Easton Daily Free Press
Murder Sept. 25 - 27 1901 A farmer (Mr. Strunk) killed by a burglar. Easton Daily Free Press
Palmer Township - Annexation Jan. 10 1901 Fighting annextation - Palmer Township
residents have their say.
Easton Express p. 5
Palmer Township - Annexation Jan. 26 1901 Palmer Township annexation fails. Easton Express p. 5
Palmer Township - Annexation Jan. 26 1901 Department of law disapproves Palmer
Township annexation ordinance.
Easton Daily Free Press
Pan-American Exhibit Oct. 23 1901 Letter describing Pan-American exhibit. Easton Daily Free Press
Phillipsburg, N.J - Electric Lights June 20 1901 Phillipsburg has right to cut down light
company poles.
Easton Express p. 8
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Soldiers
Monument
Dec. 8 1901 Phillipsburg movement underway for
soldiers monument.
Easton Express p. 8
Public Library Jan. 8 1901 Plan for a public library . Board of control
will be asked to levy tax..
Easton Express p.5
Railroads - Lehigh Valley Railroad Jan. 15 1901 New directors for Lehigh Valley Railroad Co. Easton Express p. 4
Railroads - New Jersey Central Jan. 5 1901 Jersey Central now in hands of Reading. Easton Express
Steam Heat Oct. 18 1901 Highway Dept. refuses to approve ordinance
of People's Steam and Power Co.
Easton Daily Free Press
Telephone - Yellow Kid June 12 1901 "Yellow Kid" telephone ordinance vetoed by
Mayor.
Easton Daily Free Press
Theaters - Wonderland Theater June 17 1901 Wonderland Theater in ashes. Easton Daily Free Press
Theaters - Wonderland Theater June 17 1901 Wonderland Theater destroyed by fire. Easton Express p. 8
Theaters - Wonderland Theater June 18 1901 Fire consumes Wonderland Theater. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
Travel - India April 23 1901 Mrs. William Free giving her impressions of
India.
Easton Daily Free Press
Trolley Transportation July 20 1901 East Bushkill residents object to the trolley. Easton Daily Free Press
Trolley Transportation July 23 1901 Better trolley service. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
Trolley Transportation July 31, Aug. 3 1901 Franchise given to Northampton and Lehigh
Street Railway Co. - Easton and Belvidere.
Easton Express
Trolley Transportation - Accidents Dec. 24 1901 Trolley wreck near Allentown -- six killed and
11 injured.
Easton Daily Free Press
Trolley Transportation -
Doylestown and Easton Co.
June 18, 28 1901 County Commissioners allow Doylestown
and Easton Company to build along
Delaware River Road.
Easton Express p. 5
Trolley Transportation - Nazareth Aug. 17 1901 Company refused a franchise by Council. Easton Daily Free Press
Trolley Transportation - Nazareth Feb. 25 1901 Description of a trip over the new trolley
road -- Easton and Nazareth.
Easton Daily Free Press
Trolley Transportation - Nazareth May 13 1901 New Trolley Car Co. - Easton, Nazareth, and
Bangor Railway Co.
Easton Express
Trolley Transportation - Nazareth May 13, 17 1901 Easton, Nazareth, and Bangor St. Railway
Incorporated.
Easton Daily Free Press
Trolley Transportation -
Ordinance
Aug. 2 1901 Trolley ordinances in Council. Easton Daily Free Press
Trolley Transportation -
Ordinance
July 6 1901 Railway Ordinances. Easton Daily Free Press
Trolley Transportation -
Ordinance
July 9 1901 Railway ordinance (trolley). Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
Trolley Transportation -
Ordinance
June 21 1901 Doylestown trolley ordinance. Easton Daily Free Press
Trolley Transportation -
Ordinance
June 22 1901 Mayor vetoes two street railway ordinances
(Easton-Nazareth-Bangor and the
Northampton Electric Railway).
Easton Daily Free Press
Trolley Transportation -
Ordinance
March 16 1901 Trolley extension ordinance. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 1
Trolley Transportation -
Ordinance
Oct. 9 1901 Three trolley ordinances pass over Mayor's
veto.
Easton Daily Free Press
Trolley Transportation -
Ordinance
Oct. 9 1901 Ordinance giving franchises to trolley
companies passed over mayor's veto.
Easton Express p. 5
Trolley Transportation -
Ordinance
Sept. 7 1901 Three more trolley ordinances pass council. Easton Daily Free Press
Trolley Transportation - Tracks July 19 1901 Better trolley service -- traction co. to
narrow gauge of its track.
Easton Daily Free Press
Washington, N.J. - Washington
Township
Jan. 7 1901 Washington Township divided into election
districts.
Easton Daily Free Press
Welfare Oct. 16 1901 Charity Organized Society of Easton -- an
organization to aid poor -- organized.
Easton Daily Free Press
Albright, Judge E. A. Dec. 15 1902 Obituary of Judge E. A. Albright, president,
judge of Lehigh County.
Easton Express
Artists Aug. 15 1902 Easton artist, Angelo L. Woodward, ends his
life.
Easton Daily Free Press
Automobile Agencies April 8 1902 A new business enterprize - Easton
Automobile Company.
Easton Sentinel
Banks April 12 1902 Account of new First National Bank. Easton Express p. 5
Banks April 12 1902 Picture of First National Bank Building to be
erected.
Easton Daily Free Press
Banks April 15 1902 Picture of First National Bank Building to be
erected.
Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 3
Banks April 15 1902 Picture of new First National Bank. Easton Sentinel
Banks March 10 1902 First National Bank to build new building. Easton Daily Free Press
Bryan, William Jennings July 23 1902 William Jennings Bryan at Allentown Easton Daily Free Press
Buiness - Shoe Industry Nov. 27 1902 Shoe factory sold Easton Express
Bushkill Park July 1 1902 A new pleasure resort Easton Daily Free Press p. 2
Business - 1900 - 1919 April 15 1902 Historical notes (signed antiquary) Easton Express p. 5
Business - 1900 - 1919 April 19 1902 Historical notes (antiquary) Easton Express p. 5
Business - 1900 - 1919 April 24 1902 Historical notes (signed antiquary) Easton Express p. 5
Business - 1900 - 1919 April 29 1902 Historical notes (signed antiquary) Easton Express p. 5
Business - 1900 - 1919 April 7 1902 Historical notes (signed antiquary) Easton Express
Business - 1900 - 1919 Dec. 13 1902 Historical notes (signed antiquary) Easton Express p. 8
Business - 1900 - 1919 Dec. 27 1902 Historical notes (signed antiquary) Easton Express p. 5
Business - 1900 - 1919 Dec. 30 1902 Historical notes (signed antiquary) Easton Express p. 5
Business - 1900 - 1919 Dec. 4 1902 Historical notes (signed antiquary) Easton Express p. 4
Business - 1900 - 1919 July 15 1902 Historical notes (signed antiquary) Easton Express p. 5
Business - 1900 - 1919 July 16 1902 Historical notes (signed antiquary) Easton Express p. 5
Business - 1900 - 1919 July 30 1902 Historical notes (signed antiquary) Easton Express p. 5
Business - 1900 - 1919 June 12 1902 Historical notes (signed antiquary) Easton Express p. 5
Business - 1900 - 1919 June 21 1902 Historical notes (signed antiquary) Easton Express p. 5
Business - 1900 - 1919 June 4 1902 Historical notes (signed antiquary) Easton Express p. 5
Business - 1900 - 1919 June 7 1902 Historical notes (signed antiquary) Easton Express p. 5
Business - 1900 - 1919 May 13 1902 Historical notes (signed antiquary) Easton Express p. 5
Business - 1900 - 1919 May 15 1902 Historical notes (signed antiquary) Easton Express p. 5
Business - 1900 - 1919 May 2 1902 Historical notes (signed antiquary) Easton Express p. 5
Business - 1900 - 1919 May 20 1902 Historical notes (signed antiquary) Easton Express p. 5
Business - 1900 - 1919 May 22 1902 Historical notes (signed antiquary) Easton Express p. 5
Business - 1900 - 1919 May 29 1902 Historical notes (signed antiquary) Easton Express p. 5
Business - 1900 - 1919 May 8 1902 Historical notes (signed antiquary) Easton Express p. 5
Business - 1900 - 1919 Nov. 11 1902 Historical notes (signed antiquary) Easton Express p. 5
Business - 1900 - 1919 Nov. 3 1902 Historical notes (signed antiquary) Easton Express p. 4
Business - 1900 - 1919 Nov.18 1902 Historical notes (signed antiquary) Easton Express p. 5
Business - 1900 -1919 Aug. 6 1902 Historical notes (signed antiquary) Easton Express p. 5
Business - 1900 -1919 Nov. 25 1902 Historical notes (signed antiquary) Easton Express p. 5
Business - 1900 -1919 Oct. 28 1902 Historical notes (signed antiquary) Easton Express p. 4
Business - Banks April 12 1902 Account of new First National Bank. Easton Express p. 5
Business - Banks April 12 1902 Picture of First National Bank Building to be
erected.
Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Banks April 15 1902 First National Bank - picture. Easton Sentinel
Business - Banks April 15 1902 Picture of First National Bank Building to be
erected.
Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 3
Business - Banks Feb. 21 1902 Easton to have a new trust company -
Northampton Trust Co.
Easton Express p. 5
Business - Banks Feb. 25 1902 New trust company in Easton - Northampton
Trust Company.
Easton Sentinel
Business - Banks March 10 1902 First National Bank to build new building. Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Banks March 10 1902 Plans for Northampton National Bank. Easton Express p. 5
Business - Banks May 1 1902 Northampton Trust Co. begins business. Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Bethlehem Steel June 16 1902 Bethlehem Steel plant in new hands. Easton Express p. 6
Business - Boots and Shoes April 30 1902 Easton Boot and Shoe Factory in
receivorship.
Easton Express p. 5
Business - Boots and Shoes April 30 1902 Easton Boot and Shoe Factory in
receivership.
Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Boots and Shoes Aug. 19 1902 Boot and Shoemaker's union disbanded. Easton Express
Business - Boots and Shoes July 10 1902 Easton shoe factory sold. Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Boots and Shoes Nov. 27 1902 Spanish shoe merchant goes elsewhere - will
not buy shoe factory.
Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Boots and Shoes Nov. 27 1902 Spanish shoe merchant goes elsewhere - will
not buy shoe factory.
Easton Express
Business - Boots and Shoes Oct. 31 1902 Shoe factory bought by wealthy Spaniard -
will soon put it in operation.
Easton Express p. 5
Business - Boots and Shoes Oct. 31 1902 Shoe factory bought by wealthy Spaniard
and will soon put it in operation.
Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Bush & Bull Dec. 16 1902 Bush & Bull's new addition to store. Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Bush & Bull Dec. 16 1902 Bush & Bull's new addition to store. Easton Express p. 4
Business - C. K. Williams May 11 1902 $50,000 C. K. Williams paint mill Easton Express
Business - C. K. Williams May 12 1902 $50,000 fire at C. K. Williams paint mill Easton Express
Business - C. K. Williams May 12 1902 $50,000 fire at C. K. Williams paint mill Easton Daily Free Press
Business - C. K. Williams May 13 1902 $50,000 fire at C. K. Williams piant mill Easton Sentinel
Business - Cement Industry July 25 1902 Edison Portland Cement plant at New Village
now working.
Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Cement Industry July 29 1902 Edison Cement Mill. Easton Sentinel
Business - Confectioneries Aug. 13 1902 William Abel, confectioner, a suicide Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Department Stores -
Laubach's
Nov. 15 1902 Laubach's enlarge store Easton Express p. 5
Business - Department Stores -
Laubach's
Nov. 15 1902 Laubach's enlarge store Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Emery Dec. 12 1902 New Emery mill. Easton Express
Business - Foundries April 30 1902 Sterlingworth Railway Supply Co. sells the
brake beam department to Chicago
Equipment Co.
Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Grinding Industry Dec. 12 1902 Easton gets new industry - Standard Emery
and Supply Co. of Albany, N.Y. Product is
Emery polishing wheels.
Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Hosiery Oct. 20 1902 Kramer Hosiery Mills in Nazareth burn to
ground.
Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Ingersoll-Rand Jan. 7 & 14 1902 Editorial about Ingersoll-Sargeant works. Easton Sentinel p. 4
Business - Ingersoll-Rand June 21 1902 Ingersoll gets big contract - to ship 200 tons
of drills to So. Africa.
Easton Express
Business - Ingersoll-Rand Sept. 4 1902 Ingersoll's plans - foundry and shops to be
built in New Jersey.
Easton Express
Business - Laundries March 1 1902 Description of the new Phoenix Laundry
building
Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Lumber Trade April 30 1902 Zearfoss and Hilliard are erecting a sawmill. Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Shoe Industry April 30 1902 Shoe factory sold Easton Express
Business - Shoe Industry Oct. 31 1902 Shoe factory sold Easton Express p. 5
Business - Slate Industry - Strikes April 2 1902 Slate strike renewed Easton Express
Business - Slate Industry - Strikes April 2 1902 Slate strike renewed Easton Express
Business - Tanneries Aug. 7 1902 Brinker's tannery burned Easton Daily Free Press
Canals and canaling - strikes July 16 1902 Canal Italians strike - repairing Lehigh Canal Easton Daily Free Press
Canals and canaling - strikes July 17 1902 Riotous Italians jailed Easton Daily Free Press
Churches - Christian Science Sept. 30 1902 New church organized in Easton - Christian
Science.
Easton Sentinel
Churches - Lutheran Sept. 22 1902 First colored Evangelical Lutheran Church.
History of the church. Started 1861 in
Church of Christ Evangelical Lutheran
Church.
Easton Daily Free Press p. 3
Churches - Lutheran Sept. 23 1902 First colored Evangelical Lutheran Church.
History of the church. Started in 1861 in
Church of Christ Evangelical Lutheran
Church.
Easton Daily Free Press
Churches - Lutheran - Good
Shepherd
Nov. 17 1902 Cornerstone of Lutheran Church of the Good
Shepherd laid.
Easton Daily Free Press
Churches - Presbyterian Sept. 22 1902 College Hill Presbyterian Church dedicated Easton Daily Free Press
Churches - Presbyterian Sept. 22 1902 College Hill Presbyterian Church dedicated Easton Express
Churches - Presbyterian Sept. 23 1902 College Hill Presbyterian Church dedicated Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 2
Churches - Reformed April 15 1902 Trouble in the First Reformed Church. Dr.
Kieffer promotes movement for his
resignation.
Easton Sentinel
Churches - Reformed Feb. 17 1902 Description of chime tablet Easton Express
Churches - Reformed Feb. 18 1902 Trouble in the First Reformed Church. Dr.
Kieffer promotes movement for his
resignation.
Easton Sentinel
Churches - Reformed Jan. 22 1902 Description of chimes to be hung in First
Reformed steeple
Easton Daily Free Press
Churches - Reformed Jan. 22 1902 Description of chimes to be hung in First
Reformed steeple
Easton Express p. 5
Churches - Reformed Jan. 24 1902 Description of chimes to be hung in First
Reformed steeple
Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 3
Churches - Reformed June 28 1902 Description of chimes to be hung in First
Reformed steeple
Easton Daily Free Press
Churches - Reformed May 13 1902 Spicy church dispute - Dr. Kieffer Easton Sentinel
Churches - Reformed Nov. 10 1902 Cornerstone laid at Memorial Reformed
Church
Easton Free Press (daily
ed.)
Churches - Reformed Nov. 25 1902 Spicy church dispute - Dr. Kieffer Easton Sentinel
Clubs - Odd Fellows Dec. 13 1902 Lodge will disband- Fatherland Lodge -
No.111
I.O.O.F.
Easton Express
Clubs - Odd Fellows Dec. 13 1902 Lodge will disband - Fatherland Lodge,
No.111 I.O.O.F.
Easton Express
Condit Sept. 18 1902 Obituary of Dr. Condit Easton Daily Free Press
Condit Sept. 18 1902 Obituary of Dr. Condit Easton Express
Condit Sept. 23 1902 Obituary of Dr. Condit Easton Sentinel
Cottingham, William 1902 Elected for 26th term May 9, 1902
Crime - Forgery Jan. 11 1902 Case of Charles Wilkinson, forger. Easton Daily Free Press
Dentistry Dec. 16 1902 First meeting of Lehigh Valley Dental Society
held
Easton Express p. 5
Easton City Guards Sept. 27, 29 1902 City guard on duty at strikes in Lackawanna
County.
Easton Daily Free Press
Easton Public Library April 10 1902 May defeat library tax. Easton Express p.5
Easton public Library April 11 1902 Library tax to be levied by school board. Easton Daily Free Press
Easton Public Library April 12 1902 Free library assured---school board will
accept Carnegie offer.
Easton Daily Free Press
Easton Public Library April 15 1902 Library contract awarded Easton Sentinel P. 8
Easton Public Library April 19 1902 Library contract letter Easton Express p.5
Easton Public Library April 19 1902 Library contract awarded Easton Express P.5
Easton Public Library Feb. 18 1902 Letter: Is library tax legal? Easton Sentinel P.8
Easton Public Library July 11 1902 :ibrary trustees chosen. Easton Daily Free Press
Easton Public Library
The Carnegie Library
Jan. 14 1902 Is it possible that Easton is already
mortgaged by library scheme beyond all
hope of release.
Easton Sentinel
Easton, City of - Bond Issues Dec. 20 1902 Mayor urges bond issue of $300,000 for civic
improvements
Easton Express
Easton, City of - Bond Issues Oct. 4 1902 Mayor urges bond issue of $300,000 for civic
improvements (streets, sewers, etc.)
Easton Daily Free Press
Easton, City of - Bond Issues Oct. 4 1902 Mayor urges bond issue of $300,000 for civic
improvements
Easton Express
Easton, City of - City Hall Aug. 2 1902 Common council votes for new City Hall Easton Express
Easton, City of - City Hall Aug. 2 1902 Green property to be bought by city Easton Daily Free Press
Easton, City of - City Hall July 9 1902 Common council votes for new City Hall Easton Express
Easton, City of - City Hall June 21 1902 Mayor advocates purchase of Green
property for a new city building
Easton Daily Free Press
Easton, City of - City Hall June 3 1902 Mayor advocates purchase of Green
property for a new city building
Easton Daily Free Press
Easton, City of - City Hall May 3 1902 Mayor advocates purchase of Green
property for a new city building
Easton Daily Free Press
Easton, City of - City Hall May 3 1902 Mayor advocates purchase of Green
property for a new city building
Easton Express p. 5
Easton, City of - City Hall May 3 1902 Idea for City Hall on Green estate Easton Express p. 5
Easton, City of - Fire Department -
Stations - South Side
May 10 1902 Lot at Delaware and Berwick St.
recommended for new site for fire station
Easton Daily Free Press
Easton, City of - Fire Department -
Stations - South Side
May 17 1902 Lot at Delaware and Berwick St.
recommended for new site for fire station
Easton Express p. 5
Easton, City of - Fire Department -
Stations - South Side
May 17 1902 New South Side firehouse is accepted Easton Express p. 5
Easton, City of - Mayors Feb. 19 1902 Lehr elected mayor Easton Express p. 1
Easton, City of - Streets Dec. 8 1902 Indictments found against city of Easton in
its neglect to repair highways
Easton Express
Easton, City of - Streets - Repairs Dec. 8 1902 City of Easton indicted in neglect of roads,
failure to repair many streets
Easton Daily Free Press
Education - Muhlenberg College Feb. 22 1902 Tract bought for new home of Muhlenberg
College.
Easton Express
Electric Lighting April 10 1902 Charter granted to People's electric light and
power Co.
Easton Express p. 5
Electric Lighting April 10 1902 Charter granted to People's electric light and
power co.
Easton Express
Electric Lighting April 18 1902 New light co. -- franchise granted to People's
light and power co.
Easton Daily Free Press
Electric Lighting April 22 1902 People's light co. Franchise granted. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 3
Electric Lighting April 22 1902 Phillipsburg Gas Co. will fight Easton Light
Trust in courts.
Easton Express
Electric Lighting Feb. 17 & 27 1902 Charter granted to People's electric light and
power co.
Easton Express p. 5
Electric Lighting Feb. 27 1902 Council rejects Power Co. request to light
city.
Easton Daily Free Press
Electric Lighting Feb. 5 1902 Explosion at city light plant. Easton Daily Free Press
Fairs June 24 1902 Account of Eagle's Carnival and Industrial
fair.
Easton Daily Free Press
Fairs June 27 1902 Account of Eagles Carnival & Industrial Fair. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 3
Floods March 1 1902 Description of flood - damage has no parallel
hereabouts.
Easton Express
Floods March 1, 2 1902 Description of flood - damage has no parallel
hereabouts.
Easton Express
Floods March 1, 2, 5 1902 Great flood damage in Lehigh Valley. Easton Daily Free Press
Floods March 4 1902 Description of flood - damage has no parallel
hereabouts.
Easton Sentinel
Floods March 4 1902 Central RR bridge collapsed. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 3
Houses, Historic April 15 1902 Green residence for new city hall. Easton Sentinel
Houses, Historic - Rinek Feb. 4 1902 Drake estate acquires Rinek building. Easton Daily Free Press
Lafayette College - Gayley Hall April 4 1902 Gayley Laboratory and Oliver Library to be
dedicated tomorrow.
Easton Express
Lafayette College - Gayley Hall April 4 1902 Gayley Laboratory dedicated. Easton Express
Lafayette College - Gayley Hall April 5 1902 Gayley Laboratory dedicated. Easton Daily Free Press
Lafayette College - Gayley Hall April 8 1902 Gayley lab presented to Lafayette Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 3, illus.
Lafayette College - Gayley Hall March 8 1902 Dedication of Gayley Laboratory to be April
5.
Easton Daily Free Press
Lafayette College - Hogg Hall Oct. 22 1902 College building donated by Mr. Hogg is
dedicated.
Easton Express
Lehigh Valley Dental Society Dec. 16 1902 First meeting held Easton Express p. 5
Lehigh Valley Railroad - Trains Nov. 5 1902 Black Diamond wrecked. Easton Express
Lehigh Valley Railroad - Wrecks Nov. 5 1902 Black Diamond wrecked. Easton Express
Military Companies - Reeder
Battery
Feb. 22 1902 Reeder Battery celebrates first anniversary -
gives history of battery.
Easton Express p. 1
Monument - Centre Square Nov. 11 1902 The soldier's monument - G.A.R. oppose
building of public building in place of
monument.
Easton Sentinel
Monument - Centre Square Nov. 14 1902 GAR opposes movement of monument in
circle.
Easton Express
Monument - Removal Nov. 14 1902 Soldiers' monument - G.A.R. men aroused at
suggestion that monument be moved.
Easton Daily Free Press
Monument - Removal Nov. 18 1902 Proposal to move monument from circle. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
Monument - Removal Nov. 21 1902 Will stay in square. Easton Daily Free Press
Monument - Removal Nov. 6 1902 Congressman Mutchler in Washington to
suggest Centre Square as a site for a public
Building -- monument to be moved to
courthouse.
Easton Daily Free Press
Monument - Started Nov. 14 1902 GAR opposes movement of monument in
circle.
Easton Express
Morris Canal Nov. 25 1902 Description about inclined plane. Easton Sentinel
Muhlenberg College Feb. 22 1902 Tract bought for new home of Muhlenberg
College.
Easton Express
Murder 1902 Grether trial for murder of Adam Strunk
started in Stroudsburg, PA, found guilty.
June 4
Murder April 23 1902 Was Corwin murdered? He died from and
overdose of laudanum while at the Swan
Hotel, Easton, PA. He came from Chester,
New York.
Easton Daily Free Press
Murder Dec. 11 1902 Adam Strunk's murderer, Grether escapes
again.
Easton Daily Free Press
Murder Dec. 16 1902 Grether sentenced to death. Easton Sentinel
Murder Dec. 23 1902 Frank Schmidt kills himself and his son-in-
law.
Easton Daily Free Press
Murder Dec. 27 1902 Frank Schmidt kills himself and his son-in-
law.
Easton Daily Free Press
Murder Dec. 8 1902 Grether escapes again. Easton Express p. 5
Murder Dec. 8 1902 Grether sentenced to death. Easton Express p. 5
Murder Dec. 8 & 9 1902 Adam Strunk's murderer, Grether escapes
again.
Easton Daily Free Press
Murder Dec. 9 1902 Grether sentenced to death. Easton Sentinel
Murder July 14 1902 Grether must die--new trial denied. Easton Daily Free Press
Murder July 22 1902 Grether sentenced to death. Easton Sentinel
Murder July 23 1902 Grether money raised to appeal case. Easton Daily Free Press
Murder June 16 1902 Murderers Grether and Aiello still at liberty--
broke jail at Stroudsburg. Murdered farmer,
Adam Strunk.
Easton Express p. 5
Murder June 16 1902 Grether found guilty. Easton Express p. 5
Murder June 16 1902 Two murderers escape--Grether and Aiello
escape from Monroe County jail.
Easton Daily Free Press
Murder June 20 1902 Grether found guilty. Easton Express p. 5
Murder June 20 1902 Murderers Grether and Aiello still at liberty--
broke jail at Stroudsburg. Murdered farmer,
Adam Strunk.
Easton Express
Murder June 20 1902 Two murderers escape--Grether and Aiello
escape from Monroe County jail.
Easton Daily Free Press
Murder June 24 1902 Grether convicted in Strunk murder. Easton Sentinel
Murder June 4 1902 Grether found guilty. Easton Express p. 5
Murder June 4 1902 Trial of Grether at Stroudsburg, PA for
Strunk murder.
Easton Express p. 5
Murder June 7 1902 Grether convicted in Strunk murder. Easton Sentinel p. 8
Murder June10 1902 Grether convicted in Strunk murder. Easton Sentinel
Murder May 29 1902 Trial of Grether at Stroudsburg, PA for
Strunk murder.
Easton Express p. 8
Murder May 29 1902 Trial of Grether at Stroudsburg, PA. Easton Express p. 8
Murder May 29 1902 Grether trial for murder of Adam Strunk
started in Stroudsburg, PA, found guilty.
Easton Daily Free Press
Murder May 30 1902 Trial of Grether at Stroudsburg, PA for
Strunk murder.
Easton Express p. 5
Murder May 30 1902 Trial of Grether at Stroudsburg, PA Easton Express
Murder Nov. 12 1902 Supreme Court refuses Grether a new trial. Easton Daily Free Press
Murder Nov. 14 1902 Supreme Court refuses Grether a new trial. Easton Daily Free Press
Murder Nov. 21 1902 Supreme Court refuses Grether a new trial. Easton Daily Free Press
Murder Nov. 25 1902 Grether sentenced to death. Easton Sentinel
Murder Oct. 1 1902 Grether's appeal to Supreme Court on
October 12, 1902.
Easton Daily Free Press
Northampton Co., PA April 3 1902 Historical notes of the founding of the
county
Easton Express p. 3
Northampton Co., PA March 11 1902 Historical notes of the founding of the
county
Easton Express p. 5
Northampton Co., PA March 22 1902 Historical notes of the founding of the
country
Easton Express p. 5
Northampton Co., PA March 28 1902 Historical notes of the founding of the
county
Easton Express p. 3
Phillipsburg, N.J - Electric Lights April 22 1902 Phillipsburg Gas Co. will fight Easton Light
Trust in courts.
Easton Express
Post Office April 18 1902 Copy of public bill introduced to provide
Easton with a Post Office.
Easton Express
Post Office Dec. 1 1902 29 years ago free delivery of mail began. Easton Express
Post Office Dec. 1 1902 29 years ago free delivery of mail began. Easton Express
Post Office - Building April 18 1902 Copy of public bill introduced to provide
Easton with a post office.
Easton Express
Railroads - Lehigh Valley Railroad Aug. 1 1902 Lehigh Valley Railroad bridges improvement. Easton Daily Free Press
Railroads - Wrecks Jan. 23 1902 "Scranton Flyer" wrecked. Easton Daily Free Press
Roads June 2 1902 An old document - relating to opening of
road to "Forks of Delaware" not in custody
of court.
Easton Express
Roads June 3 1902 An old document - relating to opening of
road to "Forks of Delaware" not in custody
of court.
Easton Express p. 6
Schools - Traill Green March 14 1902 School building to be erected on West
Washington St.
Easton Daily Free Press
Schools - Traill Green Sept. 12 1902 New school building in West end to be
named Traill Green.
Easton Daily Free Press
Schools - Traill Green Sept. 12 1902 New school to be called Traill Green. Easton Express
Smallpox Jan. 20 1902 Riot over burial of smallpox victim at Roseto. Easton Daily Free Press
Smallpox Jan. 20 1902 Riot over burial of smallpox victim at Roseto. Easton Express p. 5
Smallpox Jan. 23 1902 Trolley will not transport persons from
Roseto because of smallpox.
Easton Daily Free Press
Smallpox Jan. 23 1902 Trolley will not transport persons from
Roseto because of smallpox.
Easton Express p. 5
Smallpox Jan. 25 1902 All persons of Bangor to be vaccinated. Easton Express p. 5
Steam Heat Dec. 20 1902 Ordinance passed for Easton and
Phillipsburg Conduit Co. and defeated in
Common Council.
Easton Daily Free Press
Steam Heat July 18 1902 Council agains holds up ordinance regulating
People's Steam Heat & Power Co.
Easton Daily Free Press
Steam Heat May 17 1902 Conduit and steam heat ordinance passed
by council.
Easton Daily Free Press
Steam Heat Nov. 22 1902 Mayor signs steam heat ordinance. Easton Express
Steam Heat Nov. 22 1902 Steam heat assured. Mayor Lehr opposes
Easton and Phillipsburg compared
ordinance.
Easton Express
Steam Heat Nov. 22 1902 Mayor signs steam heat ordinance. Easton Daily Free Press
Steam Heat Sept. 6 1902 Ordinance passed for Easton and
Phillipsburg Conduit Co. and defeated in
Common Council.
Easton Daily Free Press
Telephone Jan. 6 1902 Charter granted to U.S. Telephone Co. (for
N.J.).
Easton Express p. 5
Telephone - Company Jan. 6 1902 Charter granted to U.S. Telephone co. (for
New Jersey).
Easton Express p. 5
Trolley Transportation April 15 1902 Charter granted to Blue Ridge Charter Co. A
traction company -- electric road from
Slatington to Danielsville.
Easton Daily Free Press
Trolley Transportation Jan. 24 1902 Trolley roadbuilding -- many new lines being
constructed.
Easton Daily Free Press
Trolley Transportation May 2 1902 Charter issued to Blue Ridge Trolley Co. Easton Express
Trolley Transportation May 23, 28 1902 Account of trolley wreck of Easton and
Nazareth Railway. Two killed. Wreck
occurred in Palmer Township.
Easton Express p. 5
Trolley Transportation - Accidents June 5 1902 Electric cars in crash -- Lehigh Valley Co. --
near Oakland Park.
Easton Daily Free Press
Trolley Transportation - Accidents May 23, 28 1902 Fatal trolley accident -- Easton and Nazareth
line at 21st and Wood St.
Easton Daily Free Press
Trolley Transportation - Accidents Sept. 1 1902 Car overturned -- fatal accident on the
Johnson trolley line.
Easton Daily Free Press
Trolley Transportation - Accidents Sept. 1, 4 1902 Fatal accident on the Hay line. Easton Daily Free Press
Trolley Transportation - Blue
Ridge Co.
May 2 1902 Charter issued to Blue Ridge Trolley Co. Easton Express
Trolley Transportation - Fares April 28 1902 Hay line reduces fares to 2c. Easton Daily Free Press
Trolley Transportation - Hay Co. Aug. 13 1902 Hay Co. gets franchise to operate trolley
approved by Washington Council.
Easton Daily Free Press
Trolley Transportation - Hay Co. Nov. 11 1902 Hay Co. asked permission to enter Bangor. Easton Daily Free Press
Trolley Transportation - Routes June 10, Aug.
12
1902 Charter granted to trolley car for Easton to
Washington, N.J.
Easton Sentinel
Trolley Transportation -
Washington
June 2 1902 New trolley projected -- Easton-Washington-
Hackettstown to be connected.
Easton Daily Free Press
Trolley Transportation - Wrecks May 23, 28 1902 Account of trolley wreck of Easton and
Nazareth Railway. Two killed. Wreck
occurred in Palmer Township.
Easton Express
Vanderveer Hall Nov. 26 1902 Vanderveer's big night -- new Odd Fellow's
Hall.
Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - Military Companies -
Reeder Battery
Feb. 22 1902 Reeder Battery celebrates first anniversary -
gives history of battery.
Easton Express P. 1
Wolf, George July 29 1902 Grave of Governor Wolf and parents
(questions tombstones)
Easton Sentinel
Actors and Actresses May 21 1903 Estelle Harris, Easton Soprano, to sing with
Conried Opera Co. of N.Y.
Easton Daily Free Press p. 1
Actors and Actresses May 21 1903 Estelle Harris, Easton soprano, to sing with
the Conried Opera Co. of N.Y.
Easton Daily Free Press p. 1
Allentown, PA Jan. 21 1903 Phoebe Deaconess Home chartered in
Allentown, PA.
Easton Daily Free Press
American Flag Mfg. Co. Feb. 10 1903 Heller Flag building leased for a silk mill. Easton Daily Free Press
Banks June 13 1903 Easton National Bank will put up new
structure.
Weaston Exekly Free
Press
p. 5
Banks June 13 1903 Easton National Bank has plans drawn for a
seven story structure.
Easton Daily Free Press p. 1
Banks June 13 1903 Easton National Bank jas plans drawn for a
seven story structure.
Easton Daily Free Press p. 1
Banks June 13 1903 Easton National Bank will put up new
structure.
Easton Express p. 5
Banks Sept. 19 1903 New First National Bank opens. Easton Express
Banks Sept. 19 1903 First national Bank building opened. Easton Express
Beidelman, William Feb. 2 1903 William Beidelman dead. Easton Express
Bridges, Delaware Oct. 1903 Lost in flood on Oct. 10, 1903:
Port Jervis - iron bridge; Belvidere - covered
bridge; Riegelsville - covered bridge; Milford -
covered bridge; Frenchtown - covered
bridge; Stockton; Lambertville; Raven Rock;
Martins Creek - railroad bridge.
Free Press
Business - 1900 - 1919 April 2 1903 Article on Easton's industrial advancement:
"Easton's industrial centre" -- H. D. Maxwell.
"116 miles of trolleys" - T. A. Hay.
"Portland Cement Industry" - G. S. Brown.
"Northampton Slate industry" - G. S. Brown.
Easton Daily Free Press p. 2
Business - 1900 - 1919 April 3 1903 Industries Article on Industrial Easton Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 2 & 3
Business - American Flag Mfg. Co. Feb. 10 1903 Heller Flag building leased for silk mill. Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Banks Sept. 19 1903 First National Bank opens. Easton Express
Business - Banks Sept. 22 1903 Fine new National Bank Building ( some
history of bank).
Easton Sentinel
Business - Bethlehem July 18 1903 Bethlehem built permanent street without
more taxes.
Easton Express
Business - Binney & Smith 1903 The first crayola crayons were manufactured
in Easton by Binney & Smith, Inc. in 1903.
Business - Boots and Shoes Aug. 11 1903 Easton Shoe factory leased by Haytock for a
silk mill.
Easton Daily Free Press p. 5
Business - Bush & Bull April 3 1903 Picture of Bush & Bull. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
Business - Cement Industry Dec. 18 1903 Bath Portland Cement Co. in new hands. Easton Express
Business - Cement Industry Dec. 18 1903 New cement mill - Bath Portland Co. Easton Express
Business - Cement Industry Dec. 9 1903 Cement mills will shut down. Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Cement Industry March 10 1903 A fatal explosion - Edison cement plant. Easton Sentinel p. 8
Business - Cement Industry March 3 1903 At Edison Cement Mill, explosion of coal
dust kills 6 men.
Easton Express
Business - Cement Industry March 6 1903 Edison Cement plant accident. Easton Free Press (daily
ed.)
Business - Cement Industry May 23 1903 Explosion of powdered coal at the Martin's
Creek Portland Cement Co. 4 hurt.
Easton Daily Free Press p. 1
Business - Cement Industry Sept. 11 1903 Cement age at hand - Lehigh Valley chiet
source.
Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Food Stores Oct. 27 1903 H. G. Tombler Grocery Co. new building
(with picture).
Easton Sentinel
Business - Foundries Aug. 1 1903 Picketing at Easton Foundry. Easton Daily Free Press
Business - foundries Aug. 9 1903 Striking moulders enjoined - foundry case
ended.
Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Foundries Sept. 10 & 11 1903 Labor union fight in court - Local no.56 Iron
Workers vs. Easton Foundry and Machine
Co.
Easton Express
Business - Foundries Sept. 10 & 11 1903 Labor union fight in court - local no. 56, Iron
Workers vs. Easton Foundry and Machine
Co.
Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Foundries Sept. 11 & 15 1903 Labor union fight in court - local no. 56, Iron
Workers vs. Easton Foundry and Machine
Co.
Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
Business - Glass Industry Oct. 19 1903 Easton Glass Works buys land for factory. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
Business - Glass Industry Oct. 6 1903 Building glass works in Palmer. Easton Express p. 5
Business - Hotels, Taverns, etc. Dec. 19 1903 Passing of an old landmark (Northampton
Fire Insurance Co. building, sold to be part of
Hotel Huntington)
Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Hotels, Taverns, etc. June 2 1903 The Huntington - Easton's newest hotel
opened for public.
Easton Sentinel
Business - Hotels, Taverns, etc. May 27 1903 Huntington Hotel will open tomorrow. Easton Daily Free Press p. 1
Business - Insurance Dec. 22 1903 Northampton Fire Insurance Co. building
changes hands. History of building now part
of Hotel Huntington.
Easton Semi-Weekly Free
Press
Business - Iron Industry April 1 1903 Biography of John Fritz, iron trader and
founder.
Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Leather Trade May 15 1903 H.A. Sage to rent old municipal building Easton Daily Free Press p. 1
Business - Milk April 3 1903 Pasteurized milk company plans to build
right away
Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Quarries Sept. 1 1903 Blast at John Walz stone quarry kills two. Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Silk Industry July 8 1903 Silk mill to be built in Italian town (Roseto) Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Slate Industry Dec. 16 1903 Prosperity in the slate trade Easton Express p. 5
Business - Slate Industry - History Dec. 16 1903 Prosperity in the slate trade Easton Express p. 15
Canals and canaling Aug. 11 1903 Notes on canals Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 5
Canals and canaling Aug. 4 1903 Reminiscences on canal life Easton Daily Free Press
Canals and canaling Aug. 6 1903 Reminiscences on canal life Easton Daily Free Press
Canals and canaling Aug. 7 1903 Reminiscences on canal life Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 1 & 3
Carter Republic Dec. 23 1903 New building for the William T. Carter,
Junior Republic at Redington
Easton Daily Free Press
Churches - Lutheran - Good
Shepherd
May 18 1903 Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Good
Shepherd is dedicated.
Easton Daily Free Press p. 1
Churches - Lutheran - Good
Shepherd
May 18 1903 New church dedicated. Easton Express
Churches - Lutheran - Good
Shepherd
May 19 1903 New church dedicated. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
Churches - Methodist Oct. 20 1903 Delaware St. Methodist Episcopal Church
(S.S.) celebrates 50 years
Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
Churches - Methodist Oct. 21 1903 History of the Delaware St. Methodist
Church
Easton Express p. 3
Churches - Methodist Oct. 21 1903 History of the Delaware St. Methodist
Church
Easton Express p. 3
Churches - Presbyterian Oct. 19 1903 Olivet Presbyterian Church cornerstone laid;
50th anniversary of Del. St. Methodist
Church Phillipsburg (joint article on two)
Easton Daily Free Press
Churches - Presbyterian Oct. 19 1903 Olivet Presbyterian Church cornerstone laid;
50th anniversary of Del. St. Methodist
Church Phillipsburg (joint article on two)
Easton Express p. 5
Churches - Reformed April 13 1903 Letter of Dr. Kieffer about church trouble Easton Free Press (daily
ed.)
Churches - Reformed April 21 1903 Reformed Church row breaks out afresh Easton Express
Churches - Reformed April 21 1903 Letter by Dr. Kieffer Easton Sentinel
Churches - Reformed April 21 1903 Kieffer's friends ignore Classis Easton Free Press (daily
ed.)
Churches - Reformed Aug. 27 1903 Surprise stored away by Kiefferites Easton Express p. 5
Churches - Reformed Dec. 2 1903 Dr. Kieffer will move Easton Express p. 5
Churches - Reformed Dec. 3 1903 Dr. Kieffer to leave Easton Easton Free Press (daily
ed.)
p. 5
Churches - Reformed Feb. 17 1903 Dr. Kieffer case before classis Easton Express
Churches - Reformed Feb. 18 1903 Dr. Kieffer case before classis Easton Express
Churches - Reformed Feb. 24 -
March 3
1903 Fight before classis. Huh ? Contention of
church for or against retaining Pastor
Kieffer.
Easton Sentinel
Churches - Reformed Jan. 10 1903 War over communion cup at First Reformed
Church in Easton, PA. Pastor Dr. Kieffer
unfavorable to the use of individual
communion cups.
Easton Express
Churches - Reformed Jan. 13 1903 Dr. Kieffer wins in bitter church contest Easton Express p. 5
Churches - Reformed Jan. 15 1903 Dr. Kieffer wins in bitter church contest Easton Express p. 5
Churches - Reformed Jan. 20 1903 Troubles continue with Dr. Kieffer Easton Sentinel
Churches - Reformed Jan. 20 1903 Dr. Kieffer wins in bitter church contest Easton Express p. 5
Churches - Reformed Jan. 6 1903 Troubles continue with Dr. Kieffer Easton Sentinel
Churches - Reformed June 2 1903 Editorial : Kiefferite success Easton Sentinel p. 4
Churches - Reformed June 29 1903 Kiefferites' latest move Easton Express p. 5
Churches - Reformed March 17 1903 Dr. Kieffer case before classis Easton Express p. 5
Churches - Reformed March 19 1903 Dr. Kieffer must go Easton Express p. 5
Churches - Reformed March 20 1903 Kieffer must go Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 2, 3
Churches - Reformed May 12 1903 Letter by Dr. Kieffer Easton Sentinel
Churches - Reformed May 20 1903 Classis bans Kieffer's friends Easton Free Press (daily
ed.)
Churches - Reformed May 21 1903 Kiefferites latest move Easton Express
Churches - Reformed May 21 1903 Classis bans Kieffer's friends Easton Free Press (daily
ed.)
Churches - Reformed May 22 1903 Classis bans Kieffer's friends Easton Free Press (daily
ed.)
Churches - Reformed May 26 1903 Editorial : Kiefferite success Easton Sentinel p. 4
Churches - Reformed May 26 1903 The petition of Dr. Kieffer and his "spiritual
council."
Easton Sentinel
Churches - Reformed Nov. 10 1903 East Penn Classis overruled - Kieffer wins Easton Free Press (daily
ed.)
Churches - Reformed Nov. 2 1903 East Penn Classis overruled - Kieffer wins Easton Free Press (daily
ed.)
Churches - Reformed Nov. 28 1903 Kieffer case goes to general synod Easton Free Press (daily
ed.)
Churches - Reformed Nov. 3 1903 Dr. Kieffer defeated Easton Sentinel
Churches - Reformed Nov. 4 1903 East Penn Classis overruled - Kieffer wins Easton Free Press (daily
ed.)
Churches - Reformed Oct. 13 1903 Dr. Kieffer loses Easton Free Press (daily
ed.)
Churches - Reformed Oct. 30 1903 Dr. Kieffer's case before the Synod Easton Express
Churches - Reformed Oct. 30 1903 Synod takes up Kieffer's case Easton Free Press (daily
ed.)
Churches - Reformed Oct. 31 1903 Synod decides against Dr. Kieffer Easton Express p. 5
Churches - Reformed Oct. 5 1903 Second opinion in church case against Dr.
Kieffer
Easton Express
Churches - Reformed Oct. 5 1903 Dr. Kieffer loses again Easton Free Press (daily
ed.)
Churches - Reformed Oct. 6 1903 Rev. Henry D. Kieffer and the First Reformed
Church
Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
Churches - Reformed Oct. 6 1903 Dedication of Memorial Reformed Church Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
Churches - Reformed Sept. 12 1903 Kieffer case is on Easton Express
Churches - Reformed Sept. 12 1903 Rev. Kieffer gets an injunction Easton Free Press (daily
ed.)
Churches - Reformed Sept. 14 1903 Kieffer case is on Easton Express
Churches - Reformed Sept. 14 1903 Rev. Kieffer gets an injunction Easton Free Press (daily
ed.)
Churches - Reformed Sept. 15 1903 Rev. Henry D. Kieffer and the First Reformed
Church
Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
Churches - Reformed Sept. 15 1903 Rev. Kieffer loses Easton Sentinel
Churches - Reformed Sept. 19 1903 Rev. Henry D. Kieffer and the First Reformed
Church
Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
Churches - Reformed Sept. 4 1903 Rev. Kieffer gets an injunction Easton Free Press (daily
ed.)
Churches - Reformed Sept. 8 1903 Kieffer case in on Easton Express
Churches - Reformed Sept. 9 1903 Rev. Kieffer gets an injunction Easton Free Press (daily
ed.)
Churches - St. Joseph Jan. 27 1903 St. Joseph's Jubilee (the 50th). Easton Express
Churches - St. Joseph Jan. 27 1903 50th anniversary of St. Joseph's. Easton Express p. 5
Churches - St. Joseph Jan. 27 & 28 1903 St. Joseph's Jubilee, (the 50th). Easton Daily Free Press
Clothing Stores Jan. 9 1903 Jacob Mayer purchased Samuel Drinkhouse
property.
Easton Daily Free Press
Clubs - McKinley Nov. 3 1903 Club opens Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
P. 3
Clubs - Orpheus April 25 1903 Account of Hiawatha Easton Daily Free Press
Cock Fight Feb. 3 1903 Fight broken up. Easton Daily Free Press
Cottingham, William June 12 1903 50th Anniversary Easton Daily Free Press P. 1
Cottingham, William November 3 1903 Honoring Dr. Cottingham-50th Anniversary Easton Sentinel
Cottingham, William October 22 1903 Cottingham Celebration (50th Anniversary)
Library Dedication.
Easton Daily Free Press
Cottingham, William October 27 1903 W.W.Cottingham and the schools--his
record.
Easton Daily Free Press
Cottingham, William October 29 1903 School superintendant--50 years tribute to
William W. Cottingham
Easton Daily Free Press
Cottingham, William October 29 1903 Tribute Easton Daily Argus
Cottingham, William October 29 1903 All Easton joins in honors for Mr.
Cottingham
Easton Express
Cottingham, William October 30 1903 Tribute on 50th Anniversary Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
Crime - Murder July 10 - 15, &
22
1903 More about "Dr." Woods and wife in
connection with the death of Col. William
Best.
Easton Daily Free Press
Crime - Murder Nov. 10 1903 Bechtel murder. Allentown tragedy. The
murder of Mabel Bechtel. Brother Thomas
arrestewd for the crime.
Easton Sentinel
Crime - Murder Nov. 24 1903 Bechtel murder. Allentown tragedy. The
murder of Mabel Bechtel. Brother Thomas
arrestewd for the crime.
Easton Sentinel
Crime - Murder Nov. 3 1903 Bechtel murder. Allentown tragedy. The
murder of Mabel Bechtel. Brother Thomas
arrestewd for the crime.
Easton Sentinel
Dairy Plants 1903 Easton Sanitary Milk Company chartered
September 24, 1903.
Donnelly, James R. July 6 1903 Obituary Easton Express
Doylestown, PA Aug. 1 1903 Depositors may not lose Easton Daily Free Press
Doylestown, PA Aug. 3 1903 Depositors may not lose Easton Daily Free Press
Doylestown, PA July 30 1903 Doylestown bank failure Easton Daily Free Press
Doylestown, PA July 31 1903 Doylestown bank failure Easton Daily Free Press
Drinkhouse, Samuel April 18 1903 Samuel Drinkhouse 99 years old tomorrow Easton Daily Free Press
Drinkhouse, Samuel April 19 1903 Samuel Drinkhouse 99 years old Easton Daily Free Press
Durham Cave June 16 1903 Description of Durham old cave Easton Sentinel
Easton City Guards June 10 1903 First inspection of city guardsmen under
new act of Congress.
Easton Daily Free Press p. 1
Easton City Guards - Anniversary July 3 1903 City guards anniversary. Easton Daily Free Press p. 1
Easton Free Press Jan. 3 1903 "Free Press" sold. Easton Express p. 5
Easton Library
Staff
Aug. 6 1903 Four young women elected library assistants
(also label designed by Mr. Marx and a
description of the rooms).
Easton Express
Easton Post Office Sept. 9 1903 Lorenzo Bill, mail carrier, will use auto to
deliver mail.
Easton Daily Free Press
Easton Post Office-Rural Service Dec. 3 1903 New rural free delivery routes. Easton Daily Free Press
Easton Public Library 1903 Easton Carnegie Library opened Oct. 28,
1903
Easton Public Library April 7 1903 Carnegie Library Building Easton Sentinel
Easton Public Library Aug. 6 1903 4 young women elected library assistants
(also label designed by Mr. Marx, and a
description of the rooms.)
Easton Express p. 5
Easton Public Library Dec. 15 1903 Library regulations Easton Express p.8
Easton Public Library Dec. 15 1903 First week of the public library. Easton Daily Free Press
Easton Public Library July 16 1903 Spooks in library-strange lights and ghosts
seen at new library building.
Easton Express
Easton Public Library July 16 1903 Spooks in Library-Strange lights and ghosts
seen at new library building.
Easton Express
Easton Public Library July 21 1903 A report of spooks around Carnagie Library. Easton Sentinel
Easton Public Library July 24 1903 Library square a beautifier. Easton Daily Free Press
Easton Public Library July 28 1903 Library Square a beautiful site Easton Semi-Weekly Free
Press
Easton Public Library Oct. 22 1903 Library dedication next week. Easton Express p.5
Easton Public Library Oct. 28 1903 Easton Public Library was opened on Oct.
28, 1903
Easton Public Library Oct.23 1903 Library to be dedicated. Easton Semi-Weekly Free
Press
Easton Public Library Oct.28 1903 Library Dedicated Easton Daily Free Press
Easton Public Library Oct.30 1903 Library dedicated Easton semi-weekly free
press
Easton Public Library Trustees Aug. 7 1903 Library Trustees hold meeting. Easton semi-weekly free
press
p.1
Easton Public Library
Rules
Dec. 15 1903 Library Regulations Easton Express P. 8
Easton Public Library
Dedication
Oct. 28 1903 Easton's handsome library dedicated Easton Express
Easton Public Library
"Sunday Morning Menu"
Aug. 11 1903 Sentinel did not approve of taking Carnegie
money for library.
Easton Sentinel
Easton Public Library
Dedication
Oct. 22 1903 Easton's handsome library dedicated Easton Express P.5
Easton, City of - Bond Issues July 11 1903 Meeting about the bond ordinance. People
opposed.
Easton Express
Easton, City of - Bond Issues July 11 1903 Meeting about the bond ordinance. People
opposed.
Easton Daily Free Press p. 1
Easton, City of - Bond Issues July 18 1903 Voters declare against bond issue Easton Express p. 5
Easton, City of - Bond Issues July 20 1903 Bond issue defeated by 707 majority Easton Express
Easton, City of - Bond Issues July 22 1903 Bond issue defeated by 707 majority Easton Express
Easton, City of - Bond Issues July 22 1903 Voters declare against bond issue Easton Daily Free Press
Easton, City of - Bond Issues June 20 1903 People to decide bond question Easton Express
Easton, City of - Bond Issues June 6 1903 People to decide bond question Easton Express
Easton, City of - Bond Issues May 2 1903 Bond ordinance for improvements to
streets,sewers, etc. now on way through
councils.
Easton Express p. 5
Easton, City of - Bond Issues May 6 1903 Bond ordinance for improvements to
streets, sewers, etc. now on way through
councils.
Easton Express p. 5
Easton, City of - City Hall July 11 1903 Bond issue defeated by 707 majority Easton Express
Easton, City of - City Hall July 18 1903 Bond issue defeated by 707 majority Easton Express
Easton, City of - City Hall July 20 1903 Bond issue defeated by 707 majority Easton Express
Easton, City of - City Hall July 22 1903 Bond issue defeated by 707 majority Easton Express
Easton, City of - City Hall May 2 1903 Bond issue defeated by 707 majority Easton Express
Easton, City of - Fire Department -
History
Nov. 26 1903 Reminiscense of a boy who ran with the fire
machines before the war
Easton Daily Free Press
Easton, City of - Police Dept. -
Duties
April 6 1903 Mayor asked to have police patrol business
section at all times.
Easton Daily Free Press
Easton, City of - Streets Dec. 19 1903 Bricks no longer to be used for sidewalks Easton Express p. 5
Easton, City of - Streets -
Delaware Drive
Nov. 11 1903 North and South Delaware Drive to be taken
over by State
Easton Express
Easton, South - Streets Aug. 25 1903 Ordinance passed for South Side sewer and
street work.
Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 6
Education - Health Aug. 14 1903 Fumigation of the school houses must be
done bi-monthly.
Easton Daily Free Press
Education - High School (2nd
Street)
June 2 1903 Easton High School form permanent
association.
Easton Express
Education - History Oct. 27 1903 History of our schools. Easton Express p. 5
Elections May 19 1903 First election held in Northampton County. Easton Sentinel
Electric Lighting Feb. 20 1903 Power Co. offers to light streets free - if city
cannot get coal.
Easton Daily Free Press
Electric Lighting March 5 1903 Light Trust has sold out - Philadelphia
interests purchase control.
Easton Express
Fire Companies Nov. 27 1903 Reminiscenses of volunteer fire co. before
Civil War.
Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
Fire Companies - Fairview
Chemical
April 23 1903 Fairview Chemical fire engine co. no. 1. Easton Daily Free Press
Fishing Aug. 14 1903 Carp and eel fishing on Delaware. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 3
Flad July 17 1903 Obit. Of J. W. Flad. Easton Express
Flag Day Celebrations July 7, 8 1903 Easton's special flag day (about the Easton
flag).
Easton Daily Free Press
Floods Oct. 10, 12, 13 1903 Unprecedented flood in the Delaware. Easton Express
Floods Oct. 10-13 1903 Greatest Flood Easton has ever experienced. Easton Daily Free Press
Floods Oct. 13 1903 Flood in Easton - Pictures. Easton Daily Free Press
Floods Oct. 13, 16 1903 Delaware Valley flood (Picture of old bridge
with trolleys).
Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
Floods Oct. 20 1903 Unprecedented flood on Delaware. Easton Sentinel
Garbage April 14 1903 Article by Prof. Hart about garbage and
sewage disposal.
Easton Daily Free Press
Garbage April 8 1903 Easton needs a crematory (garbage). Easton Daily Free Press
Garbage May 12 1903 Citizens' meeting. Easton Daily Free Press p. 1
Garbage May 26 1903 Citizens move for a crematory. Easton Daily Free Press p. 1
Garbage May 5 1903 New industries and a crematory. Easton Daily Free Press p. 1
Gas April 1 1903 Rates of gas and electric reduced by new
owners of plant.
Easton Daily Free Press
Gas July 15 1903 Better gas and electric service -- new power
station completed.
Easton Daily Free Press
Gas - Companies Dec. 17 1903 New gas company to locate in West Easton. Easton Express p. 5
Gas - Easton Power Co. May 29 1903 Easton Power Co. to furnish gas to South
Side.
Easton Daily Free Press
Gas - People's Gas Co. April 29 1903 Protest filed against People's Gas Co. by the
Easton Gas Co.
Easton Daily Free Press
Gas - People's Gas Co. May 8 1903 Charter granted "Peoples Gas Co." of Easton. Easton Express
Ghosts Nov. 17 1903 Experiences at a haunted house in Bucks. Easton Daily Free Press
Hospitals June 8 1903 County Hospital too expensive -- state
hospitals cheaper.
Easton Express
Hospitals June 8 1903 County Hospital too expensive -- state
hospitals cheaper.
Easton Daily Free Press p. 1
Hospitals June 9 1903 County Hospital too expensive -- state
hospitals cheaper.
Easton Sentinel p. 4
Hospitals - Insane Asyllum April 15 1903 Grand jury favor county insane asylum. Easton Express
Hospitals - Insane Asyllum April 15 1903 Grand jury favors a county asylum instead of
a state one.
Easton Daily Free Press
Hospitals - Insane Asyllum Feb. 9 1903 Judge Scott talks to grand jury about a
county insane asylum.
Easton Daily Free Press
Hospitals - Insane Asyllum Feb. 9 1903 Insane Asylum proposed for Northampton. Easton Express
Hospitals - Insane Asyllum May 4 1903 Court moves for county asylum. Easton Daily Free Press
Houses, Historic - Shuman May 16 1903 Shuman building is condemned (corner of
Walnut and 6th St.).
Easton Daily Free Press p. 1
Insane Asylum Feb. 9, April
15, June 8
1903 Insane Asylum proposed for Northampton. Easton Express
Lafayette College - Gateway June 17 1903 New gateway dedicated. Easton Express
Lafayette College - Pardee Hall Feb. 26 1903 Letter from Stephens from the penitentiary
(Pardee Hall fire)
Easton Daily Free Press
Lafayette College - Students Aug. 25 1903 Three Hindus enter Lafayette. Easton Daily Free Press
Lehigh Valley Railroad - Tracks Aug. 11 1903 Lehigh Valley insists that citizens pay
$10,000 toward Glendon tracks.
Easton Express p. 5
Lehigh Valley Railroad - Tracks July 21 1903 Lehigh Valley insists that citizens pay
$10,000 toward Glendon tracks.
Easton Express p. 5
Lehigh Valley Railroad - Tracks July 28 1903 Lehigh Valley insists that citizens pay
$10,000 toward Glendon tracks.
Easton Express
Lehigh Valley Railroad - Wrecks Dec. 1 1903 Lehigh Valley Wreck -- runaway cars crash
into train.
Easton Daily Free Press
Lipton, Sir Thomas Aug. 1 1903 Sir Thomas Lipton here. Easton Daily Free Press
Lipton, Sir Thomas Aug. 1 1903 Sir Thomas Lipton here. Easton Express p. 5
Long Family April 20 1903 Obituary of James W. Long Easton Express
Long Family April 21 1903 History of the Long family Easton Express p. 3
Lynn, Joseph Feb. 9 1903 Parke H. Davis purchased the papers of
Joseph Lynn and secures an historical
document…an indictment of 1802.
Easton Daily Free Press
March, Colonel April 30 1903 Feather for Col. March. Army & Navy Journal
speaks of Easton soldier's brilliant record.
Easton Express
March, Francis Andrew April 2 1903 Dr. March has another reform -- printing of
letters to show pronunciation.
Easton Daily Free Press
March, Francis Andrew April 4 1903 Prof. March nominated for mayor. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
March, Francis Andrew Jan. 2 1903 Prof. March nominated for mayor. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 2
March, Francis Andrew Jan. 27 1903 Prof. March nominated for mayor. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
March, Francis Andrew Jan. 31 1903 Prof. March nominated for mayor. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
March, General Payton C. Nov. 29 1903 Youngest major general in U.S. Army in
Easton - Peyton C. March.
Easton Express p. 10
Minstrels Nov. 20 1903 Account of the minstrel troupes of Easton in
1865-1866 "The Burnt Cork Artistes."
Easton Daily Free Press
Morris Canal July 14 1903 Morris canal data offered - corporation
report to state commission charged with its
abandonment.
Easton Sentinel
Municipal League June 19 1903 Municipal league under way in Easton. Easton Express
Murder Aug. 7, 8 & 13 1903 Mrs. Fatzinger murdered in Allentown,
Pennsylvania.
Easton Daily Free Press
Murder Dec. 11 1903 Midnight murder at Alpha, NJ. Michael Pari
shoots Joseph Kiss.
Easton Daily Free Press
Murder Feb. 24 1903 Grether's fatal day. Easton Express
Murder Feb. 24 1903 Grether's fatal day. Easton Sentinel
Murder Feb. 24 1903 Grether dies of scaffold. Easton Daily Free Press
Murder Feb. 24 1903 Grether sentenced to death. Easton Express
Murder Jan. 20 1903 No pardon for Tillie Smith's murderer, Titus. Easton Sentinel
Murder March 3 1903 Grether's fatal day. Easton Sentinel
Nation, Carrie Dec. 11 & 12 1903 Account of Carrie Nation visit. Easton Daily Free Press
Nation, Carrie Dec. 12 1903 Account of Carrie Nation visit. Easton Express p. 5
Nation, Carrie Dec. 15 1903 Account of Carrie Nation visit. Easton Sentinel
New Village June 16 1903 New Village organized. Easton Sentinel
Parade - Politcal June 13 1903 Major Meixsell, Easton post drummer recalls
his Jackson Day parades.
Easton Daily Free Press p. 5
Parsons, William Oct. 30 1903 Remains of William Parsons exhumed. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
Paxinosa Inn Oct. 3 1903 Paxinosa Inn sold. Easton Express p. 5
Paxinosa Inn Oct. 3 1903 Paxinosa Inn in hands of new company. Easton Daily Free Press
Paxinosa Inn Oct. 3 1903 Paxinosa Inn sold. Easton Express p. 5
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Churches Dec. 14 1903 50th anniversary of the First Presbyterian
Church, Phillipsburg.
Easton Daily Free Press
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Industries Sept. 12 1903 Bachman and Bro. buy Phillipsburg stove
plant.
Easton Daily Free Press
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Streets Sept. 22 1903 Phillipsburg's Sewer Scandal. Easton Daily Free Press
Playgrounds April 10 1903 School board says no playground. Easton Daily Free Press
Playgrounds April 18 1903 Councils provide a playground (behind New
City Hall).
Easton Daily Free Press
Playgrounds April 18 1903 Playground & park at Green property. Easton Express
Playgrounds April 7 1903 No playground in Fourth St. Easton Daily Free Press
Playgrounds April 7 1903 Blackeye for playgrounds - school board
refused offer of civic group.
Easton Express
Playgrounds June 5 1903 No children's playgrounds. Easton Daily Free Press p. 1
Playgrounds March 13 1903 Move for playgrounds - civic club to equip
Fourth Street.
Easton Express
Public Works Aug. 11 1903 Board of Public Works favored. Easton Daily Free Press
Railroads - Lehigh Valley Railroad Aug. 11 1903 The Smith Farm, or no siding. Easton Daily Free Press
Railroads - Lehigh Valley Railroad July 16 1903 Lehigh Valley will pay half (in siding to the
Smith farm).
Easton Daily Free Press
Railroads - Lehigh Valley Railroad July 22, 28, 29 1903 Citizens (property owners) file objections --
ask another route for siding.
Easton Daily Free Press
Railroads - Lehigh Valley Railroad June 19, 20 1903 It's up to the Lehigh Valley -- South Side can
have new industries if the railroad will build
a spur.
Easton Daily Free Press
Railroads - Lehigh Valley Railroad June 30 1903 Lehigh Valley can use Glendon St. Easton Daily Free Press p. 1
Reading Railroad - Wrecks Nov. 23 1903 Reading local train wrecked. Easton Daily Free Press
Republican Party Nov. 3 1903 Northampton Republican Club opens new
house (138 No. 10th St.).
Easton Daily Free Press
Republican Party Nov. 6 1903 Northampton County Republic Club opens
hall.
Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 3
Roads - Delaware River Nov. 11 1903 No. & So. Delaware Drive to be taken over
by State.
Easton Express
Roads - Easton-Bath April 23 1903 County to build another road (Easton-Bath). Easton Daily Free Press
Schools - Taylor Feb. 13 1903 No exchange of property. Easton Daily Free Press
Schools - Taylor Jan. 20 1903 School board refuses to exchange Green
property for Taylor building.
Easton Express p. 5
Schools - Taylor Jan. 3 1903 A proposed exchange - Green property for
the Taylor school building.
Easton Daily Free Press
Schools - Taylor Jan. 9 1903 School board refuses to exchange Green
property for Taylor Building.
Easton Express
Schools - Taylor Jan. 9 & 20 1903 School board opposed to exchange plan. Easton Daily Free Press
Schools - Traill Green April 2 1903 Traill Green School will be modern. Easton Daily Free Press p. 6
Schools - Traill Green Aug. 11 1903 Traill Green school building turned over to
school board.
Easton Sentinel p. 5
Schools - Traill Green Aug. 4 1903 Traill Green school building turned over to
school board.
Easton Daily Free Press
Schools - Traill Green Aug. 4 1903 Traill Green school building turned over to
school board.
Easton Express
Schools - Traill Green Aug. 7 1903 Traill Green school building turned over to
school board.
Easton Semi-Weekly Free
Press
p. 3
Sewerage May 30 1903 Bond and conduit ordinace passed finally. Easton Daily Free Press
Sewerage May 30 1903 Common Council favors conduit. Easton Daily Free Press
Sewerage May 6 1903 How they voted on the Conduit. Easton Daily Free Press p. 1
Sidewalks Dec. 19 1903 Bricks no longer to be used for sidewalks. Easton Express p. 5
Smallpox May 19, 20,
June 5
1903 Smallpox spreading. Easton Express p. 5
Smallpox May 26 1903 Smallpox in Easton. Easton Sentinel
Smallpox Nov. 16, 17, 18 1903 Over 100 smallpox cases. Easton Daily Free Press
Smallpox Nov. 19 1903 Threats against the town of Bath. Easton Daily Free Press
St. Luke's Hospital Sept. 21 1903 St. Luke's opens after repairs. Easton Daily Free Press
Steam Heat Dec. 15 1903 Conduit people, who are they? Easton Daily Free Press
Steam Heat July 6 1903 Conduit people, who are they? Easton Daily Free Press p. 1
Steam Heat May 2, 4, 5 1903 Conduit people, who are they? Easton Daily Free Press
Steam Heat Nov. 21 1903 Conduit people, who are they? Easton Daily Free Press
Trolley Transportation Aug. 11 1903 Siding at Glendon sidetracked. Easton Express p. 5
Trolley Transportation July 14 1903 Must not shout our Blue Ridge Co. (Naz.
Council).
Easton Daily Free Press
Trolley Transportation July 17 1903 Nazareth passes trolley - Easton & Belvidere. Easton Express p. 5
Trolley Transportation July 18 1903 Franchise grab goes through in Nazareth. Easton Daily Free Press p. 1
Trolley Transportation July 21 1903 Citizens enter a protest. Easton Daily Free Press
Trolley Transportation July 21 1903 Lehigh Valley insists that citizens pay
$10,000 toward Glendon tracks.
Easton Express p. 5
Trolley Transportation July 28 1903 Route still in doubt. Easton Express p. 5
Trolley Transportation July 31 1903 Trolley (Nazareth) work goes on. Easton Express
Trolley Transportation June 23 1903 New trolley for Easton - Easton and
Belvidere.
Easton Express p. 5
Trolley Transportation June 23 1903 Big trolley plans in New Jersey. Easton Sentinel
Trolley Transportation June 25 1903 Trolley talks in Nazareth - two companies
want to build.
Easton Express
Trolley Transportation June 26 1903 Municipal league acts (against trolley). Easton Daily Free Press
Trolley Transportation June 29 1903 Glendon may grant request to vacate part of
Main Street for Lehigh Valley Railroad.
Easton Express
Trolley Transportation June 30 1903 Glendon will give up street. Easton Express
Trolley Transportation June 9 1903 The Doylestown trolley. Easton Sentinel
Trolley Transportation May 4 1903 Trolley system may be divided. Easton Express p. 3
Trolley Transportation May 4 1903 Receivers for Lehigh Valley Traction Co. Easton Express p. 5
Trolley Transportation Nov. 12 1903 Robert E. Wright talks of trolleys. Easton Daily Free Press
Trolley Transportation Sept. 19 1903 Negligent trolley franchises threatened
(Lehigh Valley Traction Co.). City officials
insist that tracks and cars be repaired.
Easton Express
Trolley Transportation - Accidents Oct. 1903 Electric cars wild flight -- jumped track at
College Hill.
Easton Daily Free Press
Trolley Transportation - Accidents Sept. 7, 8 & 10 1903 Trolley cars collide head on. Easton Daily Free Press
Trolley Transportation - Belvidere June 23 1903 Another trolley coming to Easton -- the
Easton and Belvidere.
Easton Daily Free Press p. 1
Trolley Transportation - Blue
Ridge Co.
June 25 1903 Nazareth stirred by trolley fights (Easton and
Belvidere opposed by the Blue Ridge in use
of various streets).
Easton Daily Free Press p. 1
Trolley Transportation - Blue
Ridge Co.
May 18 1903 Court's decision in the trolley suit (Easton
and Belvidere wins against the Blue Ridge
Trolley Co.).
Easton Daily Free Press p. 1
Trolley Transportation - Hay Line Dec. 7 1903 Extending Hay Line to Pen Argyl. Easton Daily Free Press
Trolley Transportation - Hay Line May 27 1903 New trolley line to Bangor. Easton Daily Free Press p. 1
Trolley Transportation - Hay Line Nov. 10 1903 Train ran into Hay trolley. Easton Daily Free Press
Trolley Transportation - Hay
Trolley
Nov. 13 1903 Train runs into Hay Trolley. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
Trolley Transportation - Nazareth Aug. 4 1903 Franchise grab goes through in Nazareth. Easton Daily Free Press p. 5
Trolley Transportation - Nazareth July 21 1903 Nazareth town council grants trolley rights
contrary to law.
Easton Sentinel
Trolley Transportation - Routes June 23 1903 New trolley for Easton - Easton and
Belvidere.
Easton Express p. 5
Trolley Transportation - Tax Nov. 7 1903 Payment of the trolley car tax. Easton Daily Free Press
Trolley Transportation -Lehigh
Valley Traction Co.
April 29, May 2 1903 Lehigh Valley Traction seeking loan. Easton Daily Free Press
Trolley Transportation -Lehigh
Valley Traction Co.
May 12 1903 Receivers for Lehigh Valley Traction Co. Easton Sentinel
Trolley Transportation -Lehigh
Valley Traction Co.
May 4 1903 Receivers for Lehigh Valley Traction Co. Easton Express p. 5
Trolley Transportation -Lehigh
Valley Traction Co.
Sept. 19 1903 Negligent trolley franchises threatened
(Lehigh Valley Traction Co.). City officials
insist that tracks and cars be repaired.
Easton Express
Trolley Transportation -Lehigh
Valley Traction Co.
Sept. 19 1903 Mayor Lehr after Lehigh Valley Traction Co. --
bad tracks and poor service.
Easton Daily Free Press
Trumbore, William July 12 1903 Has sounded taps 874 times -- article about
Willam Trumbore.
Easton Daily Free Press
Trumbore, William July 14 1903 Article of William Trumbore, drummer
during Civil War.
Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
Typhoid Fever April 30 1903 Danger from typhoid fever (investigating
water supply).
Easton Daily Free Press
Typhoid Fever April 8 1903 Typhoid epidemic in So. Bethlehem. Easton Daily Free Press
Typhoid Fever May 7 1903 Easton Water Supply OK -- no danger of
typhoid.
Easton Daily Free Press p. 1
Whitehall Township Feb. 3 1903 How the Whitehall (No. and So.) Townships
got their name.
Easton Sentinel
Able Opera House Aug. 13 1904 Theatrical trust acquires control of local
opera house.
Easton Express
Able Opera House - Programs Aug. 13 1904 Able Opera House now in a theatrical circuit. Easton Daily Free Press
Able Opera House - Remodeling Feb. 6 1904 Improvements in the Opera House.
Asbestos curtain added.
Easton Express
Alpha, NJ - Churches Dec. 5 1904 Alpha Union Baptist Church dedicated. Easton Daily Free Press p. 8
Alpha, NJ - Churches Dec. 6 1904 Alpha Union Baptist Church dedicated.
(Picture)
Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
Arnold, Johann. Feb. 6 1904 Easton's oldest citizen, Johann Arnold, age
103. Huh?
Easton Daily Free Press
Business Oct. 1 1904 Industrial edition of the paper. Gives history
of various firms.
Easton Express
Business - Banks Feb. 26 1904 Easton Trust Co. to enlarge. Easton Express
Business - Banks Feb. 26 1904 Easton Trust Co. buys big corner. Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Boots and Shoes Sept. 10 1904 Automobile plant may locate in old shoe
factory.
Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Boots and Shoes Sept. 27 1904 Easton Silk Co. gets old shoe factory. Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Firearms March 24 1904 Famous inventor, Henry Deringer, born in
Easton Oct. 26, 1786.
Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Firearms March 25 1904 Local boy, Henry Derringer lived in the
middle of the block, east side of 3rd St,
between Bushkill and Spring Garden. His
gun shop was in the rear and his son who
was born in this house was the inventer of
the Derringer revolver.
Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 1
Business - Hotels, Taverns, etc. March 26 1904 United States Hotel sold. Easton Express p. 5
Business - Hotels, Taverns, etc. March 30 1904 U.S. Hotel bought by the Kueblers. Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Hotels, Taverns, etc. Sept. 6 1904 Description of Garren's Café. Easton Sentinel
Business - Ingersoll-Rand Dec. 27 1904 Ingersoll-Sargeant Benefit Association,
annual meeting.
Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
Business - Iron Industry June 2 1904 Thomas Iron Co. - 50th anniversary. Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Iron Industry June 3 1904 Thomas Iron Co. - 50th anniversary. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
Business - Laundries March 26 1904 Easton Steam Laundry consolidates with
Phoenix Steam Laundry
Easton Express
Business - Lehigh Valley Shops -
Accidents
Oct. 15 1904 Roundhouse roof falls, 4 hurt Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Slate Industry March 27 1904 Bangor Crescent Slate Co. chartered Easton Express p. 5
Carter Republic Nov. 18 1904 Carter Republic at Redington expanding Easton Daily Free Press
Churches - African Methodist Dec. 5 1904 Bethel A.M.E. at Locust St. without members
- to go over to Colored Baptist Church.
Easton Daily Free Press
Churches - Presbyterian Oct. 3 1904 Dedication of the Olivet Presbyterian Church Easton Daily Free Press
Churches - Presbyterian Oct. 4 1904 Dedication of the Olivet Presbyterian Church Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
Churches - Reformed Feb. 2 1904 H.M. Kieffer leaves church to become
Episcopalian
Easton Sentinel
Churches - Reformed Jan. 12 1904 Kiefferites routed at meeting Easton Express
Churches - Reformed Jan. 26 1904 Dr. Kieffer now an Episcopalian Easton Free Press (daily
ed.)
Churches - Reformed June 12 1904 Kieffer friends left the meeting Easton Free Press (daily
ed.)
Clubs - Elks June 17 1904 Elk's Club Instituted Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
Clubs - Jacksonian November 22 1904 They couldn't expell him. Dr. Shull still a
member
Easton Centinel
Clubs - Jacksonian October 25 1904 Brodhead's rousing reception at Jacksonian
Club
Easton Express
Clubs - Northampton Beneficial
Society
May 25 1904 Of the Boro of Easton established 1791 Easton Express
Clubs - Odd Fellows May 16 1904 History of Odd Fellows Lodge in Easton Easton Express P. 5
Crime - Murder Feb. 9 1904 Bechtel murder. Allentown tragedy. The
murder of Mabel Bechtel. Brother Thomas
arrestewd for the crime.
Easton Sentinel
Crime - Murder Jan. 19 & 26 1904 The Bechtel trial. Easton Sentinel
Dairy Plants Jan. 20 1904 Easton Sanitary Dairy Co. puts new plant in
operation.
Easton Daily Free Press
Dairy Plants Jan. 22 1904 Easton Sanitary Dairy Co. puts new plant in
operation.
Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
Doctors Feb. 11 1904 Obituary of Dr. Ludlow. Easton Express
Doctors Feb. 11 1904 Obituary of Dr. Ludlow. Easton Daily Free Press
Doctors Feb. 12 1904 Obituary of Dr. Ludlow. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
Doctors Feb. 16 1904 Obituary of Dr. Ludlow. Easton Sentinel
Doctors Jan. 26 1904 Pioneer physicians of Northampton County --
a lecture by Dr. Charles MacIntire.
Easton Daily Free Press
Drinkhouse, Samuel Jan. 25 1904 Obituary Easton Daily Free Press
Drinkhouse, Samuel Jan. 25 1904 Obituary Easton Express p. 5
Drinkhouse, Samuel Jan. 26 1904 Obituary Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
Easton Armory April 27 1904 New armory - City guard purchases site and
will erect building.
Easton Express
Easton Armory April 29 1904 City Guard to erect Armory. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 3
Easton Armory March 30 1904 New armory - City guard purchases site and
will erect building.
Easton Express
Easton Armory March 30 1904 City guard will erect armory Easton Express
Easton City Guards - Armory April 17 1904 City Guard to erect an armory. Easton Daily Free Press
Easton City Guards - Armory March 30 1904 Easton City Guard to build own armory. Easton Daily Free Press
Easton Free Press June 20 1904 First cartoon to appear in the Free Press --
"The New Waiter."
Easton Daily Free Press
Easton Public Library Dec. 9 1904 Library Information Easton Semi-weekly Free
Press
Easton Public Library Feb. 12 1904 First report of the librarian. Easton Express p.5
Easton Public Library Feb. 16 1904 First year report of Easton Public Library Easton semi-weekly free
press
Easton Public Library Oct. 25 1904 "Sunday Morning Menu Column"- article of
beautiful grounds of Easton Public Library.
Easton Sentinel
Easton, City of - City Hall Jan. 19 1904 Old city hall afire Easton Express p. 5
Easton, City of - Fire Department -
History
Nov. 1 1904 25th anniversary of paid fire department Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
Easton, City of - Fire Department -
Parades, celebrations
Nov. 1 1904 Fireman's parade celebrates quarter century
of paid fire department
Easton Sentinel
Easton, City of - Fire Department -
Parades, celebrations
Oct. 25 1904 Fireman's parade celebrates quarter century
of paid fire department
Easton Daily Free Press
Easton, City of - Fire Department -
Stations - South Side
Sept. 20 1904 South Side firemen hold reunion Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 5
Easton, City of - Wards Oct. 10 1904 Court decides the 4th Ward Easton Daily Free Press
Electric Lighting April 30 1904 Easton Consolidated Electric Co. to take
possession of Easton lines of the Lehigh
Valley Traction Co.
Easton Daily Free Press
Electric Lighting May 2 1904 Better street car service in effect. Easton Daily Free Press
Electric Lighting - Lehigh Power
Co.
April 29 1904 Lehigh Power Co. plant sold. Easton Express
Fire Companies - Humane Fire
Co.
Feb. 23 1904 Survivors of Old Humane Fire Co. hold
reunion… gives history of the Company.
Easton Daily Free Press
Fire Companies - Humane Fire
Co.
Feb. 26 1904 (107 banquet) history. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 3
Fire Companies - Pocahontas and
Franklin Co.
Sept. 17 1904 Veteran South Side firemen hold reunion --
Pocahontas and Franklin Co.
Easton Daily Free Press
Floods - Allentown March 8 1904 Flood takes away Allentown bridge. Easton Daily Free Press
Garbage March 7 1904 City Refuse dump may be abolished. Easton Daily Free Press
Hospitals - Pest House Sept. 17 1904 Oppose pest house of Lehicton St. Easton Daily Free Press
Hospitals - Pest House Sept. 8 1904 City pest house to be on Lehicton St. Easton Daily Free Press
Island Park March 18 1904 Island Park to be fitted up as an amusement
place.
Easton Express p. 5
Italians April 19 1904 Sachetti attacked by other Italians (not
enough work to go around).
Easton Daily Free Press
Italians Dec. 15-18 &
22
1904 Murder trial. Easton Daily Free Press
Italians Oct. 10, 11, 12 1904 Italians riot in Easton -- one killed. Easton Daily Free Press
Lafayette College - Fraternities Jan. 29 1904 D. K. E. fraternity house opened. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
Lafayette College - Fraternities Jan. 29 1904 D. K. E. has new fraternity house. Easton Daily Free Press
Lehigh County Historical Society Jan. 9 1904 Lehigh County Historical Society organizes.
Lehigh University Nov. 22 1904 Obituary of Dr. Drown, president of Lehigh Easton Sentinel
Markets - Ordinance July 13 1904 Police enforce market rules -- must unhitch
and stable horses.
Easton Daily Free Press
Markets - Ordinance Nov. 19 1904 May abolish circle market. Easton Daily Free Press
Markets - Ordinance Nov. 3 1904 Ordinance to break up circle combine
amended.
Easton Daily Free Press
Missionaries Aug. 23 1904 Letters from missionaries. Easton Daily Free Press
Murder Dec. 28 1904 Murderer James Titus paroled. In prison for
the murder of Tillie Smith.
Sunday Call
Murder Feb. 2 1904 Edward J. Lictenwalner, district attorney of
Lehigh County, under serious charges of
taking improper liberties with Bechtel famil
during time when under indictment for
complicity in murder of Mabel Bechtel.
Easton Sentinel
Parades Nov. 22 1904 Salt River Parade. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
Phillipsburg, N.J. Oct. 4 1904 Fire destroys American Sheet Iron. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Education July 8 1904 Proposed new High School, for Phillipsburg. Easton Daily Free Press p. 8
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Education Oct. 7 1904 Phillipsburg town council censored for
defeating the high school project.
Easton Daily Free Press
Political Campaigns Nov. 22 1904 "Salt River" parade. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
Public Works May 21 1904 Board of Public Works created. Easton Daily Free Press
Railroads - Roundhouse Oct. 15 1904 Roundhouse collapsed with mighty crash. Easton Express
Rinek Family Aug. 23 1904 Obit. Of Thomas Rinek. Easton Express
Roosevelt, Theodore May 27 1904 Visited Phillipsburg. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
Roseto, Pa. July 30 1904 Roseto's big day - gives some history of the
town.
Easton Express
Salt River Parade Nov. 18 1904 Description of the Salt River Parade. Easton Express
Schools - Teachers July 2 1904 Charles E. Clifton and Olivia Hill, favorite
teachers, win a trip to the St. Louis
Exposition.
Easton Daily Free Press
Strouse, K. C. April 14 1904 Letters from Africa. Easton Daily Free Press p. 5
Strouse, K. C. Jan. 30 1904 An account of an Easton miss -- Mrs. Kate
Chidsey Strouse.
Easton Daily Free Press
Strouse, K. C. March 2, 12 1904 Another letter from Kate Chidsey Strouse. Easton Daily Free Press
Strouse, K. C. May 25 1904 Letters from Africa Easton Daily Free Press p. 5
Suffrage Nov. 15 1904 Editorial. Easton ladies want to vote. Easton Sentinel p. 4
Suffrage Nov. 19 1904 Easton women organize branch of National
American Suffrage Assoc.
Easton Daily Free Press p. 5
Suffrage Nov. 3 1904 Women's suffrage convention opens in
Easton.
Easton Daily Free Press
Taylor, George - Home Jan. 26 1904 D.A.R. tries to save Taylor House. Easton Express p. 5
Taylor, George - Home Jan. 26 1904 Taylor house exonerated from taxes. Easton Express p. 5
Taylor, George - Home March 18 1904 D.A.R. tries to save Taylor House. Easton Express p. 5
Telephone - Company June 18 1904 New telephone companies. Easton and
Bethlehem take hold of local independent
lines.
Easton Express
Telephone - Yellow Kid Feb. 11 1904 Sale of "Yellow Kid" Telephone Co. ordered. Easton Daily Free Press
Trolley Transportation Feb. 9 1904 Bangor fathers turn around in trolley fight. Easton Express p. 5
Trolley Transportation Jan. 23 1904 Hay Line ordered out of Nazareth. Easton Express p. 5
Trolley Transportation Jan. 26 1904 Easton Consolidated suing Lehigh Valley
Traction Co. for return of their property.
Easton Express
Trolley Transportation Jan. 30 1904 Council knew nothing of Hay's actions
(Bangor).
Easton Express p. 5
Trolley Transportation July 8 1904 Narrowing gauge. First to be operated on
College Hill.
Easton Express
Trolley Transportation May 24 1904 Work pushed on Philadelphia and Easton
railway.
Easton Sentinel p. 3
Trolley Transportation May 3 1904 Better street car service. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
Trolley Transportation May 3 1904 Easton's electric railroads -- improvement
and changes in contempation.
Easton Sentinel
Trolley Transportation - Blue
Ridge Co.
March 8 1904 Blue Ridge Co. gives up. Easton Daily Free Press p. 5
Trolley Transportation - Delaware
St. Railway
June 21 1904 Another trolley road in Easton - Delaware St.
railway.
Easton Sentinel
Trolley Transportation - Easton
Consolidated
April 18 1904 Local trolley system to go back to Easton
Consolidated.
Easton Express p. 5
Trolley Transportation - Easton
Transit Co.
Aug. 10 1904 Transit co. request denied -- defeats
ordinance permitting track extension in
square.
Easton Daily Free Press
Trolley Transportation - Easton
Transit Co.
Aug. 12 1904 Transit co. concerning tracks in circle. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
Trolley Transportation - Fares May 2 1904 Transit Co. raises fare between Easton and
Bethlehem.
Easton Express
Trolley Transportation - Hay Line Aug. 20 1904 Hay co. may extend trolley to Martin's
Creek.
Easton Daily Free Press
Trolley Transportation - Hay Line Feb. 9 1904 Bangor fathers turn around in trolley fight. Easton Express
Trolley Transportation - Hay Line Jan. 23 & 30 1904 Hay line ordered out of Nazareth. Easton Express p. 5
Trolley Transportation - Hay Line May 2 1904 Rumors of big electric deals -- Hay Lines
concerned.
Easton Daily Free Press
Trolley Transportation - Routes Aug. 10 1904 No circle track. Council defeats transit
company ordinance.
Easton Express
Trolley Transportation - Routes June 10, 20 1904 Trolley road to be constructed from Easton
to Martin's Creek.
Easton Express
Trolley Transportation - Tracks April 26 1904 Gauge of Tracks to be narrowed. Easton Daily Free Press
Trolley Transportation - Tracks July 2 1904 City fathers prefer T rail. Easton Daily Free Press
Trolley Transportation -
Washington
June 7 1904 The trolley to Washington, N.J. Easton Sentinel p. 2
Trolley Transportation -Lehigh
Valley Traction Co.
Jan. 26 1904 Lehigh Valley Traction Co. to surrender lease
of Easton Consolidated Electric Co. and sub.
Co -- action started in court.
Easton Daily Free Press
Trolley Transportation -Lehigh
Valley Traction Co.
Jan. 26 1904 Easton Consolidated suing Lehigh Valley
Traction for return of their property.
Easton Express
Trolley Transportation -Lehigh
Valley Traction Co.
March 17 1904 Lehigh Valley Traction Co. to reorganize. Easton Daily Free Press
Trolley Transportation -Lehigh
Valley Traction Co.
May 9 1904 Another goes back. Lehigh Valley Traction
lets go of Slate Belt Line.
Easton Express
Unions May 17 1904 Condemning local unions. Easton Sentinel
Water Supply March 14 1904 Water Co. largest main -- will connect
reservoir on College Hill with that of 15th St.
Easton Daily Free Press
Weather - Rainstorm Aug. 9 1904 Heavy rain storm. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
Wells June 21 1904 Old Easton wells. Where they were located. Easton Sentinel
Actors and Actresses Feb. 27 1905 Interview with May Yohe, vaudeville star
born near Bethlehem.
Easton Daily Free Press
Actors and Actresses Feb. 27 1905 Interview with May Yohe, vaudeville star
born near Bethlehem.
Easton Daily Free Press
Awnings - Easton, PA Dec. 12 1905 No awnings or overhead signs after
December 31st over sidewalks.
Easton Sentinel
Awnings - Easton, PA Dec. 15 1905 No awnings or overhead signs after
December 31st over sidewalks.
Easton Daily Free Press
Awnings - Easton, PA Dec. 27 1905 Protests against awning removal ordinance
at council meeting.
Easton Daily Free Press EDFP, Dec. 27,
1905
Awnings - Easton, PA Dec. 27 & 28 1905 Wooden awnings must come down. Easton Express
Awnings - Easton, PA Dec. 28 1905 Wooden awnings must come down. Easton Daily Free Press
Awnings - Easton, PA Dec. 29 1905 Wooden awnings must come down. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 1 - 3
Awnings - Easton, PA Jan. 19 1905 All awnings on streets must come down. Easton Daily Free Press
Awnings - Easton, PA June 6 1905 Ban on sidewalk awnings. South Third Street
must be cleared.
Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 3
Bands Feb. 14 1905 The Citizen's Band of Easton - with picture. Easton Sentinel
Bands Nov. 27 1905 Citizens Band and the Easton Band have
united under the name of the Easton
Easton Express p. 5
Belvidere, N.J. - Fires Dec. 22 1905 Warren woodworking factory at Belvidere
destroyed.
Easton Daily Free Press
Bridges - Glendon June 11 1905 Objection to new bridge at Glendon Easton Daily Free Press p. 5
Business Jan. 6 1905 Association of retail merchants of Easton
and Phillipsburg organized.
Easton Express p. 5
Business - 1900 - 1919 Feb. 27 1905 Indsutrial section accounts of industries and
the biographies of people.
Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Cement Industry Dec. 4 1905 Cement plant sold - National Portland
Cement bought by A.F. Gerstell.
Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Cement Industry July 29 1905 Cement plant sold - National Portland
Cement bought by A.F. Gerstell.
Easton Express
Business - Cement Industry June 24 1905 National Portland Cement bought by A.F.
Gerstell.
Easton Express
Business - Cement Industry June 27 1905 Cement plant sold - National Portland
Cement bought by A.F. Gerstell.
Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 3
Business - Cement Industry June 3 1905 Cement plant sold - National Portland
Cement bought by A.F. Gerstell.
Easton Express p. 5
Business - Department Stores Dec. 9 1905 Laubach's Department Store. Description of
the new store.
Easton Express p. 5
Business - Doctors March 7 &
March 14
1905 Wilhelm, Dr. Eugene of Raubsville. Obituary. Easton Sentinel
Business - Food Industry July 4 1905 Improvement and additions to Drake and
Co.
Easton Sentinel
Business - Furniture
Manufacturing
Nov. 15 1905 A new industry started up. Diehl - Schilling
Manufacturing Co. of Palmer makes wood
turning, cabinet work, etc.
Easton Free Press (daily
ed.)
Business - Iron Industry Aug. 9 1905 Description of two new engines for the
Thomas Iron Co.
Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Keller's Music House Nov. 27 1905 Keller's Music House . 30 years old. Easton Daily Free Press p. 5
Business - Keller's Music House Nov. 28 1905 Keller's Music House. 30 years old. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 5
Business - Paper Industry Aug. 3 1905 Midnight fire at Uhlersville paper plant Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Paper Industry Aug. 4 1905 Midnight fire at Uhlersville paper plant Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 1
Business - Plumbing Jan. 10 1905 Obituary of William B. Levan, first man to
put plumbing into Easton house.
Easton Express p. 5
Business - Riegel Paper Co. June 5 1905 Obituary of Benjamin F. Riegel Easton Express p. 5
Business - Silk Industry April 18 1905 Contract let for Northampton Silk Co. (S.S.) Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Silk Industry April 21 1905 Contract given for new silk mill Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 3
Business - Silk Industry Aug. 12 1905 Cartoon from "The Evening Mail" ( NY paper)
describing Herman Simon
Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Silk Industry Sept. 7 1905 New silk mill in operation Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Silk Industry Sept. 8 1905 Northampton Silk Co. in operation Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
Carter Republic Oct. 19 1905 Founders Day at Carter Jr. Republic Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 1
Center Square - Trees July 24 1905 Circle trees cut down by city vandals Easton Express
Centre Square - Trees July 12 1905 Circle trees cut down by city vandals Easton Express
Centre Square - Trees July 12 1905 Hands and axes off the Circle trees Easton Express
Centre Square - Trees July 13 1905 Hands and axes off the Circle trees Easton Express
Centre Square - Trees July 13 1905 Circle trees cut down by city vandals Easton Express
Centre Square - Trees July 24 1905 Hands and axes off the Circle trees Easton Express
Churches - Lutheran - Trinity Nov. 24 1905 Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church to build
new church on Northampton Street
between 6th & 7th.
Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 1
Churches - Lutheran - Trinity Nov. 28 1905 Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church to build
new church on Northampton Street
between 6th & 7th.
Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 5
Churches - Reformed Nov. 6 1905 St. Peter's Reformed Church (South Side).
10th anniversary of pastorate of Rev. W. H.
Mader
Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 8
Clothing Stores March 23 1905 Ad. For the opening day of the Surprise
Store.
Easton Daily Free Press
Comic Strip October 17 1905 Outcault talks about cartoons--creator of
Yellow Kid and Buster Brown
Easton Daily Free Press
Comic Strips November 15 1905 A colored comis section first appears Easton Daily Free Press
Crime - Bribery Oct. 31 1905 Reeder's "reformer" Coleman accused of
grafting - poor director accepted $50.00
promising to secure prisoner's release.
Easton Express
Crime - Embezzlement Sept. 15 1905 Three from East Stroudburg Normal School
held on charges of graft.
Easton Express
Easton Free Press July 26 1905 Free Press new printed on 12 page press. Easton Daily Free Press
Easton Public Library Feb. 17 1905 Children's hour Easton semi-weekly free
press
p.3
Easton Public Library July 26 1905 Beautifying of library site[with pictures]. Easton daily free-press
Easton, City of - Bond Issues Oct. 19 1905 Ordinance bonding city is defective Easton Express
Easton, City of - Fire Department -
Criticism
April 3 1905 Mayor March gets black eye when he
attempts to remove fire chief Ricker
Easton Express
Easton, City of - Fire Department -
Parades, celebrations
Oct. 28 1905 Easton to have a firemen's parade Easton Express
Easton, City of - Fire Department -
Parades, celebrations
Oct. 28 1905 Easton to have a firemen's parade Easton Daily Free Press
Easton, City of - Fire Department -
Parades, celebrations
Oct. 30 1905 Easton to have a firemen's parade. It will
commemorate anniversary of the
organization of the paid fire department.
Easton Sentinel
Easton, City of - Fire Department -
Parades, celebrations
Oct. 31 1905 Easton to have a firemen's parade Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
Easton, City of - Fire Department -
Parades, celebrations
Sept. 14 1905 Easton to have a firemen's parade Easton Daily Free Press
Easton, City of - Fire Department -
Parades, celebrations
Sept. 27 1905 Easton to have a firemen's parade Easton Daily Free Press
Easton, City of - Fire Department -
Parades, celebrations
Sept. 9 1905 Easton to have a firemen's parade Easton Daily Free Press
Easton, City of - Fire Department -
Stations - South Side
July 8 1905 New South Side firehouse is accepted Easton Express
Easton, City of - Police Dept. -
Employees
Oct. 18 1905 Special officer Ginkinger fired by Mayor
March
Easton Daily Free Press
Easton, City of - Streets - Paving Aug. 4 1905 New street scheme provides for levying a
fee for digging up streets
Easton Express
Easton, City of - Streets - Paving July 21 1905 New street scheme provides for levying a
fee for digging up streets
Easton Express
Education - Jointure Sept. 15 1905 West Easton and Palmer ask that their
children be admitted to our high school.
Easton Express
Education - Nazareth Hall May 3 and 4 1905 Sesquicentennial of founding of Nazareth
Hall.
Easton Daily Free Press
Education - Nazareth Hall May 5 1905 Nazareth Hall begun - May 3, 1755, First day
of school - Oct. 3, 1785. Sesquicentennial
celebration at Nazareth Hall.
Easton Semi-Weekly Free
Press
pp. 1 & 3
Electric Lighting July 18, 19 1905 Going right ahead - Warner has force of men
at work despite injunction.
Easton Express
Fairs - Nazareth, Pa. Sept. 12 1905 Nazareth fair opens. Easton Daily Free Press
Garbage - Disposal July 7 1905 Garbage collection should be a city function. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 1
Home for Aged Women Aug. 8 1905 Interesting story of a visit to the Old Ladies
Home, with pictures.
Easton Daily Free Press p. 3, illus
Horn, John June 6 1905 Biog. Of John Horn, Esq. Easton Sentinel
Horse Racing Sept. 22 1905 Dan Patch lower world's records at
Allentown (Harness Racing).
Easton Daily Free Press
Island Park May 6, 7 1905 William Fisher makes target of George Ebner
at Island Park.
Easton Daily Free Press
Jews Nov. 13 1905 Easton gives substantial assistance to
oppressed Hebrews in Russia.
Easton Express p. 5
Knights of Malta April 22 1905 Black Knight Commandory, Knights of Malta,
hall dedicated.
Easton Express
Lehigh Valley Railroad - Wrecks Aug. 1 1905 Fierce battle with the madman who tried to
wreck train (overpowered at Island Park by
Lehigh Valley Section Hands).
Easton Daily Free Press
Lehigh Valley Railroad - Wrecks Dec. 23 1905 Valley Train wrecks station at Catasauqua. Easton Daily Free Press
Military Companies - Reeder
Battery
Feb. 3 1905 Reeder Battery celebrates 5th anniversary. Easton Daily Free Press
Military Companies - Reeder
Battery
Feb. 7 1905 Reeder Battery celebrates 5th anniversary. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 3
Murder Feb. 27 1905 Allentown, PA --new murder mystery --
Assassins kill John P. Ebert.
Easton Daily Free Press
Murder Feb. 28 1905 Bloch hanged in Allentown for the murder of
Mrs. Fatzinger.
Easton Daily Free Press
Murder March 1 & 2 1905 Allentown, PA --new murder mystery --
Assassins kill John P. Ebert.
Easton Daily Free Press
Murder March 21 & 22 1905 Allentown, PA --new murder mystery --
Assassins kill John P. Ebert.
Easton Daily Free Press
Murder March 3 1905 Brother of Bloch states he killed Mrs.
Fatzinger.
Easton Daily Free Press
Nazareth, Pa. - Fair Sept. 15 1905 Fair a great success. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 9
Patriotic Order Sons of America Aug. 26 1905 Ladies Branch P.O. of A. to be organized in
this city.
Easton Daily Free Press
Paxinosa Inn July 10 1905 Paxinosa Inn burned down in an hour. Easton Express
Paxinosa Inn July 10 1905 Maybe rebuilt. Easton Express
Paxinosa Inn July 10, 26 1905 Destruction of Paxinosa Inn. Semiweekly Free Press
Paxinosa Inn July 11 1905 Destruction of Paxinosa Inn. Semiweekly Free Press p. 1
Paxinosa Inn July 15 1905 May rebuild inn. Easton Express p. 5
Paxinosa Inn July 15 1905 Paxinosa Inn burned down in an hour. Easton Express
Paxinosa Inn July 18 1905 Destruction of Paxinosa Inn. Easton Sentinel
Paxinosa Inn July 22 1905 Paxinosa Co. will rebuild inn if people buy
$16,000 bond issue.
Easton Express
Paxinosa Inn July 29 1905 Prospect that Paxinosa will be rebuilt - Bond
issue subscribed.
Easton Express
Paxinosa Inn July 29 1905 Paxinosa Co. will rebuild inn if people buy
$1,600 bond issue.
Easton Express
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Churches May 20 1905 Golden jubilee of M.E. Church of
Phillipsburg.
Easton Express p. 3
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Churches May 20 1905 Golden jubilee of First M. E. Church of
Phillipsburg.
Easton Express p. 3
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Churches May 23 1905 First Methodist Wesley Church 50th
Anniversary.
Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 8
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Churches Nov. 28 1905 Grace Luthean Church dedicated. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 10
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Churches Nov. 29 1905 Dedication of Grace Lutheran Church,
Phillipsburg.
Easton Daily Free Press p. 10
Railroads - Lehigh Valley Railroad Oct. 12 1905 L. V. Railroad buys Coxe Bros. coal property. Easton Express
Republican Party Sept. 20 1905 State league of Republican Clubs convene in
Easton.
Easton Daily Free Press
Roads Aug. 29 1905 Boulevard scheme - Board of Trade plans
fine road between Easton and Bethlehem.
Easton Express
Roads - Bethlehem Aug. 29 1905 A boulevard to Bethlehem proposed -- route
along the Freemansburg Road.
Easton Daily Free Press
Roads - Delaware River July 7 1905 River road to be opened full width. Easton Express
Roosevelt, Theodore Aug. 10 1905 President Roosevelt greeted by great crowds
while passing through Easton.
Easton Daily Free Press
Roosevelt, Theodore Aug. 10 1905 Pres. Roosevelt warmly greeted on his first
visit to the Forks of the Delaware.
Easton Express
Roosevelt, Theodore Aug. 11 1905 Greeted by crowds while passing Easton. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
Roosevelt, Theodore Aug. 11 1905 Trip thru Easton. Semiweekly Free Press
Roosevelt, Theodore Aug. 15 1905 Roosevelt welcomed at depot. Easton Sentinel
Roseto, Pa. Jan. 29 1905 Roseto not to be a borough. Easton Daily Free Press
Roseto, Pa. Sept. 26 1905 Roseto not to be a borough. Easton Daily Free Press p. 5
Schools - Principals April 28 1905 Charges against H.S. principal Jones for laxity
of discipline.
Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 3
Schools - Stevens Oct. 13 1905 Easton School to cooperate in raising funds
for Thaddeus Stevens.
Easton Daily Free Press
Schools - Taxation April 14 1905 Extravagant school board attempts to
increase taxes to pay enormous deficit.
Easton Express
Schools - Taxation April 18 1905 School board clique afraid to raise taxes. Easton Express
Schools - Webster July 1 1905 List of teachers for the four room at
Webster School. School started September
1905.
Easton Express
Sewerage Oct. 19 1905 There was an error in sewerage bond
ordinance -- must be amended.
Easton Daily Free Press
Stables - Fires July 17 1905 Incendiary believed to have started fire in
Heck Stables. $1,500 damage.
Easton Express
Stroudsburg State College May 10 1905 Stroudsburg State Normal graft gang placed
under arrest.
Easton Express p. 3
Stroudsburg State College May 9 1905 Stroudsburg State Normal graft gang placed
under arrest.
Easton Express p. 5
Stroudsburg State College Sept. 12, 13 1905 Stroudsburg State Normal graft gang placed
under arrest.
Easton Express
Taxation - Occupational Nov. 29 1905 Occupation assessment -- new ordinance
drafted.
Easton Daily Free Press
Telegraph June 16 1905 Telegraphy in early days in Pa. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 6
Travel - India March 1 1905 A letter -- "from Easton to Bombay, India." Easton Daily Free Press
Trolley Transportation Aug. 12 1905 Hands off is advice to Mayor March. Easton Express
Trolley Transportation Aug. 18 1905 Transit co. merger. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 1
Trolley Transportation Aug. 19 1905 Delaware trolley time is extended. Easton Express
Trolley Transportation Aug. 19 1905 Council helps out trolley co. (Del. St. R-way). Easton Daily Free Press
Trolley Transportation Aug. 4 1905 City owns the streets says the solicitor. Easton Express
Trolley Transportation Aug. 5 1905 Trolley's friends win in council -- resolution
defeated.
Easton Daily Free Press
Trolley Transportation Aug. 7 1905 Mayor March sends letter asking questions
about trolley road along Delaware St.
Easton Express
Trolley Transportation July 11 1905 Trolley on W. Spring Garden St. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 3
Trolley Transportation July 18 1905 Warner afraid to answer (injunction case). Easton Express
Trolley Transportation July 19 1905 Going right ahead - Warner has force of men
at work in circle despite injunction.
Easton Express
Trolley Transportation July 21 1905 New street scheme - provides for levying a
fee for digging up streets.
Easton Express
Trolley Transportation July 22 1905 Trolley roads consolidated - Moyer and
Mutchler interests combined for
construction of line between Nazareth and
Alliance.
Easton Express
Trolley Transportation Sept. 1 1905 Boulevard to Bethlehem trolley. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 3
Trolley Transportation Sept. 26 1905 Philadelphia & Easton Railway Co. asks for
receivers.
Easton Express
Trolley Transportation - Delaware
St. Railway
Aug. 15 1905 Mayor asks solicitor concerning trolley road
law.
Easton Sentinel
Trolley Transportation - Delaware
St. Railway
Aug. 4, 5, 7 &
12
1905 Mayor orders Delaware St. Railway to stop
work.
Easton Daily Free Press
Trolley Transportation - Delaware
St. Railway
Aug. 8 1905 Mayor notifies Delaware St. railway co. to
stop work.
Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 3
Trolley Transportation - Delaware
St. Railway
Aug. 8 1905 Mayor calls halt to work on Delaware St.
railway.
Easton Sentinel
Trolley Transportation - Delaware
St. Railway
Dec. 2 1905 Delaware Street Railway Co. now the Easton
Improved Railway Co. (Co. asks for franchise
under its new charter).
Easton Daily Free Press
Trolley Transportation - Delaware
St. Railway
Dec. 7 1905 The steam road -- a franchise grab. Easton Daily Free Press p. 5
Trolley Transportation - Delaware
Trolley Co.
Dec. 5 1905 The Delaware Trolley Co. wants a new
franchise.
Easton Sentinel
Trolley Transportation - Easton
Transit Co.
Nov. 9 1905 Building out Freemansburg Road. Easton Express
Trolley Transportation - Hay Line June 20 1905 Proposed Hay line extension. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 2
Trolley Transportation - Nazareth Oct. 3 1905 Franchises for the Mutchelr Road (Nazareth
and Bath grant franchises to trolley to
connect to lines).
Easton Daily Free Press
Trolley Transportation - Routes Aug. 7 & 12 1905 Hands off advice to Mayor March (trolley
line along Delaware St.).
Easton Express
Trolley Transportation -Lehigh
Valley Traction Co.
Aug. 1 1905 Lehigh Valley Traction reorganized. Easton Sentinel
Trolley Transportation -Lehigh
Valley Traction Co.
June 27 1905 Lehigh Valley Traction Co. and Allentown
and Slatington Road sold.
Easton Sentinel
Trolley Transportation -
Northampton Traction Co.
Oct. 11 1905 Northampton Traction Co. granted right of
way by council, through Spring Garden to
wood thence to Bushkill St.
Easton Daily Free Press
Water - So. Easton Water Co. Oct. 7 1905 The So. Easton Water Co. Easton Daily Free Press
Water - South Side Co. Sept. 14 1905 Poor water service -- Council objects to
paying South Side Co. any more money.
Easton Express
Water Supply Oct. 10 1905 South Easton Water Company. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 3
Water Supply Oct. 7 1905 Big stick out for water company. Easton Express
Youells, Benjamin March 1 1905 Benjamin Youells recalls '49ers.' John
Bachman, Easton Printer published the first
paper in Panama.
Easton Daily Free Press
Bangor, Hotel opening. Sept. 11, 1906. 1906 The Colonial Hotel in Bangor opened. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 4, illus.
Bangor, PA - Banks March 30 1906 Bangor Trust Company incorporated March
30, 1906.
Bangor, PA. - Hotels. Sept. 8 1906 The Colonial Hotel in Bangor opened. Easton Daily Free Press p. 5.
Bryan, William Jennings Sept. 3 1906 Bryan cheered by his Easton admirers Easton Daily Free Press
Bryan, William Jennings Sept. 3 1906 Bryan cheered by his Easton admirers Easton Express
Business - Boots and Shoes Oct. 31 1906 C.M. Hapgood going out of business. Easton Express
Business - C. K. Williams Sept. 26 1906 Third fire at C. K. Williams plant. Newsprint
mill destroyed.
Easton Daily Free Press
Business - C. K. Williams Sept. 26 1906 Third fire at C. K. Williams plant. Newsprint
mill destroyed.
Easton Express p. 5
Business - C. K. Williams Sept. 28 1906 Third fire at C. K. Williams plant. Newsprint
mill destroyed.
Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 3
Business - Cement Industry Nov. 14 1906 Nazareth Cement Co. burns. Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Cement Industry Nov. 14 1906 Nazareth Cement Co. burns. Easton Express
Business - Department Stores -
Laubach's
Sept. 18 1906 Picture of Laubach's in 1906 Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 4
Business - Firearms Nov. 6 1906 "Gunmakers of Old Northampton" - W. J.
Heller.
Easton Sentinel
Business - Foundries June 12 1906 Warren Foundry semi-centennial. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 3
Business - Foundries June 7 1906 Warren Foundry semi-centennial. Easton Express
Business - Foundries June 8 1906 Warren Foundry semi-centennial Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Hardware Stores March 14 1906 A. Hay & Co. to erect building near armory
site.
Easton Express p. 5
Business - Hotels, Taverns, etc. Dec. 10 1906 The Swan Hotel to be Hotel Sterling. Easton Daily Free Press p. 5
Business - Hotels, Taverns, etc. Dec. 21 1906 Description of the Karldon Hotel. Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Hotels, Taverns, etc. Dec. 21 1906 Description of the Karldon Hotel. Easton Express
Business - Hotels, Taverns, etc. Dec. 25 1906 Karldon Hotel - Easton's finest hotel. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
Business - Hotels, Taverns, etc. Feb. 13 1906 Swan Hotel closed. Easton Sentinel
Business - Hotels, Taverns, etc. Nov. 26 1906 Carlton to be new name of the U.S. Hotel. Easton Daily Free Press p. 5
Business - Lawyers March 26 1906 Portrait of old-time lawyer Hopewell
Hepburn
Easton Express
Business - Lehigh Coal &
Navigation Co.
Feb. 27 1906 Lehigh Coal and Navigation criticised Easton Express
Business - Lumber Trade Oct. 30 1906 Obituary of James R. Zearfoss, head of
lumber company
Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 1
Business - Organs Aug. 23 1906 Haytock buys Lawrence Organ Works
manufacture plant
Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Organs March 12 1906 Lehr Organ factory fire Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Organs March 12 1906 Lehr Organ factory fire Easton Express
Business - Organs March 13 1906 Lehr Organ factory fire Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 1
Business - Slate Industry -
Quarries
March 5 1906 Only one quarry in Bangor region is working Easton Express
Business - Slate Industry - Strikes March 10 1906 The slater's strike Easton Express p. 5
Business - Slate Industry - Strikes March 2 1906 The slater's strike Easton Express
Business - Slate Industry - Strikes March 3 1906 The slater's strike Easton Express
Business - Slate Industry - Strikes March 8 1906 The slater's strike Easton Express p. 5
Centre Square - Improvements May 19 1906 Trust "busting" plan in Council - to break up
huckster combine in Circle
Easton Express p. 5
Centre Square - Sidewalk May 19 1906 Circle coping to be completed Easton Express
Centre Square - Sidewalk Oct. 29 1906 Circle coping to be completed Easton Daily Free Press p. 5
Centre Square - Sidewalk Oct. 6 1906 Circle coping to be completed Easton Daily Free Press
Churches - Baptist Sept. 7 1906 Calvary Baptist Nission organized. Easton Free Press - (Semi-
Weekly)
p. 5
Churches - Lutheran - Trinity Feb. 27 1906 Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church to build
new church on Northampton Street
between 6th & 7th.
Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 3
Churches - Lutheran - Zion April 3 1906 Re-opening if church. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 1
Churches - Methodist jan. 8 1906 Reopening of Delaware St. M. E. Church Easton Daily Free Press
Churches - Methodist Jan. 9 1906 Reopening of Delaware St. M. E. Church Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 5
Churches - Reformed Nov. 10 1906 Easton's oldest church will reopen tomorrow
after redecoration
Easton Free Press (daily
ed.)
Churches - Reformed Nov. 12 1906 Easton's oldest church reopens after
redecoration
Easton Free Press (daily
ed.)
Churches - Reformed Nov. 12 1906 Rededication of First Reformed Church Easton Express p. 5
Churches - Reformed Nov. 13 1906 First Evangelical Reformed Church, oldest
church in city, redecorated
Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 1
Churches - Reformed Nov. 8 1906 First church remodeled Easton Express
Churches - Reformed Sept. 10 1906 Cornerstone laying of Grace Reformed
Church
Easton Free Press (daily
ed.)
Churches - Reformed Sept. 10 1906 Cornerstone laying of Grace Reformed
Church
Easton Express p. 5
Coates, Thomas October 16 1906 A neglected grave--propose monument for
Thomas Coates
Easton Sentinel
Criem - Bribery March 19 1906 Reformer Coleman to be arrested. Sold coal
sites for public building.
Easton Express
Crime - Arson March 17 1906 Stephens, fire fiend, now counterfeiter. Easton Express
Crime - Bribery March 17 1906 Reformer Coleman to be arrested. Sold coal
sites for public building.
Easton Express
Crime - Bribery March 22 1906 Reformer Coleman to be arrested. Sold coal
sites for public building.
Easton Express
Crime - Bribery March 23 1906 Reformer Coleman to be arrested. Sold coal
sites for public building.
Easton Express p. 5
Delaware River - Pollution Jan. 29 1906 State to protect Easton from typhoid Easton Daily Free Press
Delaware River - Pollution Jan. 8 1906 Water supply in danger because of pollution
at Martin's Creek
Easton Daily Free Press
Delaware River - Pollution May 25 1906 Trenton seeks to stop pollution of Delaware -
Easton worst offender
Easton Express
Department Stores May 21 1906 Obituary of Samuel Rader of Rader & Co. Easton Daily Express
Department Stores May 21 1906 Obituary of Samuel Rader. Account of
business.
Easton Daily Express
Department Stores May 29 1906 Obituary of Samuel Rader. Easton Sentinel
Drake, Catherine April 4 1906 Millions left to charity Easton Express
Easton Armory April 4 1906 Armory plans approved. Easton Express
Easton Armory July 12 1906 Beard to build Easton Armory. Easton Express
Easton Armory June 13 1906 Armory bids were too high - state board
rejects offers.
Easton Express
Easton Armory June 13 1906 Bids for Easton Armory too high. Easton Daily Free Press
Easton Armory March 6 1906 Armory as a boon - locating of the building
enhances value of properrty in
neighborhood.
Easton Express p. 5
Easton City Guards June 26 1906 City guard most efficient in whole state. Easton Daily Free Press
Easton Hospital - Dedication Nov. 21 1906 Dedication of Easton Hospital. Easton Daily Free Press
Easton Hospital - Dedication Nov. 21 1906 Dedication of Easton Hospital. Easton Express p. 5
Easton Hospital - Dedication Nov. 23 1906 Dedication of Easton Hospital. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 3
Easton Hospital (New) Nov. 27 1906 Description of New Easton Hospital. Easton Sentinel
Easton Hospital -Nursing School Nov. 16 1906 Training school for nurses now in operation
with Easton Hospital.
Easton Express
Easton Post Office Aug. 1 1906 Only one bid for federal building site.. 6th.
And Northampton st.
Easton Daily Free Press
Easton Post Office Aug. 11 1906 In favor of post office at 6th. St. Easton Daily Free Press p. 5
Easton Post Office Aug. 7 1906 In favor of post office at 6th. St. Easton Daily Free Press
Easton Post Office Feb. 13 1906 Editorial on proposed post office. Easton Sentinel
Easton Post Office - building Aug. 3 1906 Only one bid offered for federal building site Easton semi-weekly free
press
P. 7
Easton Post Office-Building Aug. 10 1906 Only one bid offered for federal building site Easton semi-weekly free
press
P. 3
Easton Public Library Aug. 17 1906 Library to be open 12 hours a day. Easton semi-weekly free
press
p.3
Easton Public Library March 15 1906 Library Inspection- school board went
through the building.
Easton Express p 4
Easton Public Library March 16 1906 School directors visit library Easton semi-weekly free
press
Easton Public Library Sept. 18 1906
Valuable old books in public library
Easton semi-weekly free
press
P. 7
Easton, City of - Bond Issues Feb. 6 1906 Lengthy discussion of bond issue before
committee appointed by mayor
Easton Express
Easton, City of - Bond Issues May 19 1906 Lengthy discussion of bond issue before
committee appointed by mayor
Easton Express
Easton, City of - Streets - Curbing May 23 1906 List of streets which must curb and pave Easton Express p. 5
Easton, City of - Streets -
Sassafras Street
July 20 1906 The Sassafras Street matter Easton Express
Easton, City of - Streets -
Sassafras Street
July 24 1906 The Sassafras St. matter Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 7
Easton, City of - Taxation Jan. 30 1906 Fickle-minded Mr. Nevin (city taxes) Easton Sentinel
Easton, City of - Taxation March 13 1906 Joint committee on tax revision
accomplishes little at meeting
Easton Express p. 5
Easton, City of - Taxation March 2 1906 Joint committee on tax revision
accomplishes little at meeting
Easton Express
Education - Curriculum - Music Nov. 9 1906 Mr. Charles Royer elected to teach music at
$800 per year.
Easton Daily Free Press
Education - Curriculum - Music Nov. 9 1906 Mr. Charles Royer elected to teach music at
$800 a year.
Easton Express
Education - Curriculum - Music Oct. 12 1906 Music to be taught in schools. Easton Express p. 3
Education - Curriculum - Music Oct. 16 1906 Easton High School music teacher to be
hired.
Easton Semi-Weekly Free
Press
p. 3
Education - Foreigners Sept. 14 1906 Separate school for little Italians. Easton Express
Education - Foreigners Sept. 14 1906 Separate school for little Italians. Easton Daily Free Press
Education - Foreigners Sept. 18 1906 Separate school for little Italians. Easton Semi-Weekly Free
Press
p. 3
Education - High School (2nd
Street)
May 16 1906 High School to be enlarged. Easton Express p. 5
Electric Lighting Aug. 15 1906 Electric air line to run through Easton - to
rival the Pennsylvania.
Easton Express
Electric Lighting Dec. 11 1906 Mayor March on city's poor light service. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 3
Electric Lighting Dec. 11 1906 "City business" -- city lighting debated. Easton Sentinel
Electric Lighting Dec. 13 1906 Lamp makers make excuses -- try to put
responsibility for poor service to city plant.
Easton Express
Electric Lighting Dec. 13 1906 New lamps are cause of trouble. Easton Daily Free Press
Electric Lighting Dec. 14 1906 Mayor March on city's poor light service. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
Electric Lighting Dec. 22 1906 Eckard on light plant. Easton Express p. 4, 5
Electric Lighting Dec. 8 1906 Going easy with contract light scheme. Easton Express
Electric Lighting March 30 1906 Warner light to be used here. Easton Express p. 5
Electric Lighting Nov. 15 1906 Mayor March on city's poor light service. Easton Daily Free Press
Electric Lighting Nov. 16 1906 Mayor March on city's poor light service. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 1
Electric Lighting Nov. 17 1906 Mayor March would close light plant. Easton Express
Electric Lighting Nov. 17 1906 Mayor calls for action to secure better light. Easton Daily Free Press
Electric Lighting Nov. 20 1906 Mayor March on city's poor light service. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 2
Fires Oct. 9 1906 College Hill section threatened by fire. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 1
Hackett Park Dec. 22 1906 Urges park acceptance. Easton Daily Free Press
Hackett Park Dec. 24 1906 All for Hackett Park. Easton Express p. 5
Hackett Park Dec. 25 1906 Report of park commissioners on Leeds
Hackett Park.
Easton Sentinel
Hackett Park Nov. 17 1906 Hackett donates another gift for park
purposes.
Easton Daily Free Press
Hackett Park Nov. 20 1906 Land donated by Mr. & Mrs. J.M. Hackett for
park.
Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 3
Hackett Park Nov. 3 1906 Opposition to the park develops. Easton Daily Free Press
Hackett Park Oct. 20 1906 Splendid gift of land for a public park
(Hackett).
Easton Daily Free Press
Hackett Park Oct. 20 1906 Hundred acres donated for city park --
Hackett gives land in memory of son.
Easton Express
Hackett Park Oct. 23 1906 Land donated by Mr. & Mrs. J.M. Hackett for
park.
Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 3
Hackett Park Oct. 23 1906 Leeds Hackett Park -- donated to the city. Easton Sentinel
Horn, John June 5 1906 Biog. Of John Horn, Esq. Easton Sentinel
Horn, John May 29 1906 Biog. Of John Horn, Esq. Easton Sentinel
Hospitals - Pest House Dec. 14 1906 Juggling pest house question -- over
providing portable buildings and place to put
them.
Easton Express
Houses, Historic May 1 1906 "Seen and Heard." Old buildings passing
away at Front and Northampton Sts. They
are to be torn down by a Mr. Hughes to
build a new building. No one knows when
they were built.
Easton Sentinel
Lafayette College - Students April 26 1906 Lafayette student body may strike
(investigation of hazing: 14 suspended.)
Easton Express
Lafayette College - Students April 27 1906 Students resort to arbitration. Easton Express
Lafayette College - Students April 28 1906 Lafayette strikers break Easton Express
March, Francis Andrew June 20 1906 Dr. March retires from active work at
Lafayette.
Easton Daily Free Press
Markets June 2 1906 New market rules. Easton Express p. 5
Markets June 8 1906 Mayor refuses to sign market stand
conditions.
Easton Express p. 5
Markets June 9 1906 City losing money on market case. Easton Express p. 5
Markets - Circle Feb. 17, March
10
1906 Merchants ask that circle market be
abolished. Too much competition.
Easton Daily Free Press
Markets - Circle March 10 1906 Merchants ask that circle market be
abolished. Too much competition.
Easton Express
Markets - Circle March 13 1906 Petition to abolish circle market. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 7
Markets - Circle May 15 1906 Proposal to abolish circle market. Easton Sentinel
Markets - Ordinance May 22 1906 Ordinance to restrain trade at circle market. Easton Sentinel
Markets - Ordinance-Hucksters May 12 1906 Ordinance introduced to exclude hucksters
from circle market.
Easton Daily Free Press
Markets - Ordinances June 5 1906 Idiotic rules to govern buyers of Market
stands.
Easton Express
Military Companies - Reeder
Battery
March 20 1906 Reeder battery Banquet. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 4
Murder April 3 1906 Joseph Boccia murders wife, Anna Bubba. Easton Sentinel
Murder Dec. 12 1906 Boccia makes another effort to stay trial for
the murder of his wife, Anna Bubba.
Easton Express
Murder Dec. 18 1906 Joseph Boccia murders wife, Anna Bubba. Easton Sentinel
Murder Dec. 6 1906 Boccia makes another effort to stay trial for
the murder of his wife, Anna Bubba.
Easton Express
Murder Dec. 6 & 12 1906 Boccia death warrant soon. Easton Daily Free Press
Murder Feb. 15 1906 The Parkhurst murder trial. Easton Daily Free Press
Murder Feb. 16 1906 Conviction in the Parkhurst murder trial. Easton Daily Free Press
Murder July 25 1906 Italian murderer, Boccia, collapses. Easton Express
Murder July 28 1906 Italian murderer, Boccia, collapses. Easton Express p. 5
Murder July 9 1906 Italian murderer, Boccia, collapses. Easton Express
Murder July 9 1906 Joseph Boccia, murdered wife, refused a
new trial. Sentenced to hang.
Easton Daily Free Press
Murder June 11 - 14 1906 Boccia makes another effort to stay trial for
the murder of his wife, Anna Bubba.
Easton Express
Murder June 11 - 14 1906 Joseph Boccia, slayer of child-wife brought
to bar.
Easton Daily Free Press
Murder June 19 1906 Joseph Boccia murders wife, Anna Bubba. Easton Sentinel
Murder June 21 1906 Boccia makes another effort to stay trial for
the murder of his wife, Anna Bubba.
Easton Express p. 5
Murder March 30 1906 Joseph Boccia shoots wife, Anna Bubba. Easton Daily Free Press
Murder Oct. 11 1906 Boccia death warrant soon. Easton Daily Free Press
Nazareth, Pa. - Fire Dept. June 19 1906 Fireman's parade at Nazareth. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 2
Negroes Oct. 31, Nov. 3 1906 Negroes petition the mayor against the play
"The Clansmen." to be a Able's.
Easton Daily Free Press
North. Co. Hist. Society April 24 1906 Historical society organized. Easton Daily Free Press
North. Co. Hist. Society April 24 1906 Historical society organized. Easton Express
Palmer Township Feb. 6 1906 Will pay for fire protection. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 3
Palmer Township - Fire Jan. 27, Feb. 2 1906 Palmer residents request fire protection. Easton Daily Free Press
Palmer Township - Fire Co. Jan. 31 1906 Palmer Township to form a Volunteer Fire
Co.
Easton Express
Parades Sept. 4 1906 Labor Day Parade. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
Paxinosa Inn June 13 1906 New Paxinosa Inn opened. Easton Express p. 5
Phillipsburg, N.J. May 10, 11 1906 Dedicates soldiers and sailors monument. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
Phillipsburg, N.J. - History May 22 1906 Phillipsburg council votes for new charter. Easton Daily Free Press
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Soldiers
Monument
May 10 1906 Phillipsburg soldiers monument dedicated. Easton Express
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Soldiers
Monument
May 10 1906 Phillipsburg dedicates monument in memory
of soldiers and sailors.
Easton Daily Free Press
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Soldiers
Monument
May 15 1906 Phillipsburg monument dedicated. Easton Sentinel
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Trolley
Transportation
Aug. 28 1906 Trolley road completed through Sitgreaves
St. (P'Burg).
Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 10
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Trolley
Transportation
Oct. 19 1906 Citizens demand better trolley service
(P'Burg).
Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 10
Playgrounds Nov. 17 1906 Park question hits a snag. Easton Express p. 5
Police, PA State June 27 1906 State police fire into crowd Easton Express
Post Office - Building Aug. 7 1906 People of western section seek to have post
office located at 6th st.
Easton Express
Reading Railroad Dec. 10 1906 Reading Railroad rejects union recognition. Easton Express
Recreation - Parks May 21 1906 Sunday amusements denounced. Pastor
Leinbach denounces amusement parks.
Easton Express
Riis, Jacob Oct. 25 1906 Jacob Riis speaks to Teachers Institute. Easton Daily Free Press
Riis, Jacob Oct. 25 1906 Lecture by Jacob Riis. Easton Express p. 5
Roseto, Pa. Jan. 22 1906 Roseto again asks to become a borough. Easton Express p. 5
Roseto, Pa. Jan. 29 1906 Roseto not to be a borough. Easton Express
Roseto, Pa. Jan. 30 1906 Roseto not to be a borough. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 1
San Francisco April 21 & 23 1906 Easton gives liberally to earthquake victims. Easton Express
Sewerage July 18 1906 To build no more sewers this year - no more
money available.
Easton Express
Sewerage June 1 1906 So. Side sewer to be built. Easton Express p. 5
Sewerage March 7 1906 State board of health denies city privilege of
extending its sewer system.
Easton Express p. 5
Sewerage May 28 1906 March out for the new sewer for Easton. Easton Express
Sewerage May 30 1906 Sewer plan is adopted. Easton Express p. 5
Taylor, George - Home Nov. 20 1906 Bronze tablet for Taylor house. Easton Express p. 5
Telephone Dec. 13 1906 Phone trust wins its point. Easton Express
Telephone Nov. 30 1906 City answers telephone Co. Easton Express
Telephone - Taxation Nov. 13 1906 Consolidated Telephone Companies object
to city tax on poles and wires.
Easton Express
Telephone - Wires Feb. 13 1906 Telephone Co. bluff (about placing wires in
conduits).
Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 3
Telephone - Wires Feb. 9 1906 Telephone company says it cannot be
compelled to place wires in a conduit.
Easton Daily Free Press
Telephone - Yellow Kid Nov. 13 1906 Yellow Kid Phone Co. wants pole and wire
tax reduced.
Easton Daily Free Press
Tombler, Jr., Henry G. July 10 1906 Obit. Of Henry G. Tombler, Jr. Easton Sentinel
Tombler, Jr., Henry G. July 6 1906 Obit. Of Henry G. Tombler, Jr. Easton Daily Free Press
Trolley Transportation April 30 1906 Commissions try to block road - object to
building of the line on the Del. River Road.
Easton Express
Trolley Transportation Aug. 16 1906 Flyers for the new trolley - cars will travel at
high speed between Easton & So.
Bethlehem.
Easton Express
Trolley Transportation March 3 1906 City Hall rang with talk on the trolley. Easton Express
Trolley Transportation Sept. 21 1906 Trolley question on right of way to
Hackettstown unsettled (P'Burg).
Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 10
Trolley Transportation - Easton
Transit Co.
Feb. 27 1906 Easton Transit Co. trolley opposed. Easton Express
Trolley Transportation - Easton
Transit Co.
March 15 1906 March forces trolley to pay for franchise -
Easton Transit Co. to occupy Butler & St.
John St.
Easton Express
Trolley Transportation - Easton
Transit Co.
March 21 1906 Transit extension approved. Easton Daily Free Press
Trolley Transportation - Fares Oct. 13 1906 March hits Fehr for 4 cent fare. Easton Express
Trolley Transportation - Fares Oct. 16 1906 Can city compel transit co. to sell tickets 25
for $1.00.
Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 3
Trolley Transportation - Fares Oct. 20 1906 City to test 4 cent fare. Easton Express p. 5
Trolley Transportation -
Ordinance
Feb. 17 1906 Easton transit ordinance passes. Easton Daily Free Press
Trolley Transportation -
Ordinance
Feb. 2 1906 Object to new trolley ordinance. So. Side
enters vigorous protest against measure.
They don't like change of route.
Easton Express
Trolley Transportation -
Ordinance
March 15 1906 City gets $10,000 consideration from Easton
Transit.
Easton Daily Free Press
Trolley Transportation -
Ordinance
March 17 1906 Steam railway ordinance given knock-out
blow (called the Snake).
Easton Daily Free Press
Trolley Transportation -
Ordinance
March 20 1906 Halting city progress -- select council defeats
Easton Improvement Railroad Co. ordinance.
Easton Express
Trolley Transportation -
Ordinance
March 20 1906 Halting city progress -- select council defeats
Easton Improvement Railroad Co. ordinance.
Easton Sentinel
Trolley Transportation -
Ordinance
March 20 1906 Towns trouble -- after much talk council
passes trolley ordinance.
Easton Sentinel
Trolley Transportation -
Ordinance
March 3 1906 Select council concurs with trolley
ordinance.
Easton Daily Free Press
Trolley Transportation -
Ordinance
March 6 1906 Trolley extension ordinance. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 3
Trolley Transportation -
Ordinance
March 6 1906 Towns trouble -- after much talk council
passes trolley ordinance.
Easton Sentinel
Trolley Transportation - So.
Bethlehem
Feb. 14 1906 So. Bethlehem welcomes Easton Transit Co. Easton Daily Free Press
Trolley Transportation - So.
Bethlehem
July 6 1906 Two new So. Bethlehem trolley companies. Easton Daily Free Press p. 5
Trolley Transportation - Strikes June 25 1906 Strike on Lehigh Valley Transit lines. Easton Daily Free Press
Trolley Transportation - Strikes June 26 1906 Allentown cars running despite mob - Lehigh
Valley Transit strike.
Easton Express
Trolley Transportation - Tracks Feb. 16 1906 Railway Co. to build tracks and operate cars
in Easton.
Easton Express
Trolley Transportation -
Washington
Nov. 10 1906 New traction line between Easton and
Washington, N.J.
Easton Daily Free Press p. 5
Water - South Easton Water Co. Jan. 11 1906 Nat Freeman did not appear -- director of
South Easton Water Co.
Easton Daily Free Press
Water Supply Sept. 14 1906 South Easton Water Company claim
rejected.
Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 5
Weather Jan. 4 1906 Weather statistics for 15 years. Easton Daily Free Press
Weather Jan. 5 1906 Weather statistics for 15 years. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 5
Welfare Oct. 12 1906 Charity Organized Society of Easton -- an
organization to aid poor -- organized.
Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 3
West Ward Building Association May 8 1906 Prosperous business -- West Ward Building
Association.
Easton Sentinel
Y.M.C.A. March 2 1906 New home for Y.M.C.A. urged. Easton Express
Arnold, Johann Jan. 28 1907 Easton's oldest citizen, Johann Arnold, age
103. Huh?
Easton Daily Free Press
Automobile Agencies March 12 1907 Successful business -- J.A. Harps, man of
gasoline can.
Easton Sentinel
Banks Nov. 18 1907 Easton Banking houses form a clearing
house association.
Easton Daily Free Press
Banks Nov. 18 1907 Easton Banking houses form a clearing
house association.
Easton Express
Banks Nov. 18 1907 Easton banking houses form a clearing
house assoc.
Easton Daily Free Press
Banks Nov. 18 1907 Easton banking houses form a clearing
house assoc.
Easton Express
Banks Nov. 19 1907 Easton Banking houses form a clearing
house association.
Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 1
Banks Nov. 19 1907 Easton banking houses form a clearing
house assoc.
Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 1
Bushkill Creek - Dams Sept. 3 1907 New dam on Bushkill will be improvement
(Mann & Allshouse)
Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 3
Business - 1900 - 1919 Oct. 2 1907 Industrial Review of Easton and vicinity. Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Foundries Feb. 12 1907 Sterlingworth Co. in receivership. Easton Express
Business - Hotels, Taverns, etc. April 12 1907 Conditions close the Huntington Hotel. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
Business - Hotels, Taverns, etc. Jan. 1 1907 The Hotel Sterling replaces The Swan. Easton Sentinel
Business - Hotels, Taverns, etc. Jan. 2 1907 Stirling's doors are thrown open. Hotel
succeeds the Swan.
Easton Express
Business - Hotels, Taverns, etc. March 29 1907 Conditions close the Huntington Hotel. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
Business - Ingersoll-Rand Dec. 27 1907 Ingersoll plants to be enlarged. Easton Express
Business - Lehigh Valley
Symphony
Jan. 14 1907 Lehigh Valley Symphony formed Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 5
Business - Silk Industry - Strikes Dec. 13 1907 400 silk workers strike in Easton Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Silk Industry - Strikes Dec. 14 1907 400 silk workers strike in Easton Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Silk Industry - Strikes Dec. 19 1907 Strike in Phillipsburg Easton Express
Businesss - Doctors June 26 1907 Obituary of C. B. Zulick. Easton Express
Churches - Baptist March 8 1907 Calvary Baptist Church organized. Easton Semi- Weekly Free
Press
p. 5
Churches - Methodist April 16 1907 New church for West End - Memorial
Methodist will build at 10th & Ferry St.
Easton Express
Churches - Reformed Oct. 1 1907 Grace Reformed Church dedication Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 1
Churches - Reformed Oct. 8 1907 Grace Reformed Church dedication Easton Sentinel
Churches - Reformed Sept. 28 1907 Grace church dedicated Easton Free Press (daily
ed.)
Churches - Reformed Sept. 30 1907 Grace Church dedicated Easton Express p. 5
Churches - Reformed Sept. 30 1907 Grace church dedicated Easton Free Press (daily
ed.)
Clubs - Elks Feb. 16 1907 Club dedicates new quarters Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
Clubs - Elks Feb. 16 1907 Elks dedicate new quarters at 4th and Pine Easton Free Press (daily
ed.)
Coates, Thomas Jan. 24 1907 Monument plans Easton Daily Free Press
Coates, Thomas Jan. 24 1907 Monument plans Easton Express P. 3
Coates, Thomas Jan. 25 1907 Monument for local musician Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
Crime - Black Hand (Extortion) Aug. 3 1907 The Black Hand threatens to blow up the
cement mill and kill officials.
Easton Daily Free Press
Daughters of the American
Revolution (D.A.R.) - George
Taylor Chapter
June 16 1907 The D.A.R. White Elephant (Geo. Taylor
House)- Part 2
Easton Sunday Call p.5
Daughters of the American
Revolution (D.A.R.) - George
Taylor Chapter
June 16 1907 The D.A.R. White Elephant (Geo. Taylor
House)- Part 2
Easton Sunday Call p.5
Department Stores March 12 1907 Obituary of Jacob Rader. Easton Sentinel
Department Stores March 4 1907 Obituary of Jacob Rader. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
Department Stores March 4 1907 Obituary of Jacob Rader. Easton Daily Express p. 5
Department Stores March 4 1907 Obituary of Jacob Rader. Easton Daily Free Press
Dr. Porter Oct. 5 1907 Talk on life of Dr. Porter. Easton Express p. 5
Easton Post Office Feb. 6 1907 Options for post office site second and ferry. Easton Express p. 5
Easton Armory 1907 The Easton Armory, costing $30,000, was
dedicated October 17, 1907.
Easton Armory Oct. 17 1907 Easton Armory dedicated on Oct. 17, 1907
Cost $30,000
Size 60 by 150 feet
Easton Armory Oct. 17, 18 1907 City Guard Armory dedication. Easton Express
Easton Armory Oct. 17, 18 1907 Dedication of new Armory of Company I,
13th Regiment.
Easton Daily Free Press
Easton Armory Oct. 18 1907 Dedication of new Armory. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 1
Easton Armory Oct. 2 1907 Dedication of Easton Armory. Easton Express
Easton Armory Oct. 22 1907 Dedication of new Armory. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 3
Easton Armory Oct. 22 1907 Dedication of Easton Armory. Easton Sentinel
Easton Armory Sept. 25 1907 Armory opening on
Tuesday next.
Easton Express p. 5
Easton Armory Sept. 25 1907 For Armory dedication. Easton Daily Free Press
Easton Hospital (New) Jan. 1 1907 The hospital of 1906 -- erected and
dedicated.
Easton Sentinel
Easton Post Office Jan. 9 1907 Still no site determined for post office
building.
Easton Express
Easton Post Office March 1 1907 Second street site selected for post office. Easton Express
Easton Post Office March 1 1907 Post 0ffice site is on second and ferry. Easton Daily Free Press
Easton Post Office March 28 1907 Fight for post office site. Easton Express
Easton Post Office May 7 1907 Picture of corner of 2nd. & ferry st.--where
post office will be.
Easton Sentinel
Easton Post Office- building March 5 1907 Post office site at 2nd and Ferry sts. Easton semi-weekly Free
Press
P. 3
Easton Public Library April 16 1907 Library Publicity Easton semi-weekly free
press
P.3
Easton Public Library Feb. 26 1907 Library Publicity Easton semi-weekly free
press
P. 3
Easton Public Library July 12 1907 Library Publicity Easton semi-weekly free
press
P.5
Easton Public Library March 22 1907 Library publicity Easton semi-weekly free
press
P.1
Easton, City of -Fire Department -
Firemen
Jan. 7 1907 Easton firemen win suit against city
controller
Easton Daily Free Press
Easton, City of - Fire Department -
Stations - South Side
April 20 1907 Fire service for South Side Easton Express p. 5
Easton, City of - Fire Department -
Stations - South Side
Dec. 13 1907 Picking site for a fire station Easton Express p. 5
Easton, City of - Fire Department -
Stations - South Side
June 11 1907 No relief money for South Side fire fighters Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 3
Easton, City of - Fire Department -
Stations - South Side
March 16 1907 Fire service for South Side Easton Express p. 5
Easton, City of - Fire Department -
Stations - South Side
March 2 1907 Fire service for South Side Easton Express p. 5
Easton, City of - Fire Department -
Stations - South Side
May 8 1907 Fire service for South Side Easton Express p. 5
Easton, City of - Fire Department -
Stations - South Side
Nov. 12 1907 Picking site for a fire station Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 5
Easton, City of - Fire Department -
Stations - South Side
Oct. 19 1907 Paid fire service for South Side seems
assured
Easton Express p. 5
Easton, City of - Fire Department -
Stations - South Side
Oct. 26 1907 New South Side fire stations Easton Daily Free Press
Easton, City of - Fire Department -
Stations - South Side
Oct. 26 1907 Picking site for a fire station Easton Express
Easton, City of - Fire Department -
Stations - South Side
Oct. 29 1907 Picking a site for a fire station Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 3
Easton, City of - Fire Department -
Stations - South Side
Sept. 21 1907 Paid fire service for South Side seems
assured
Easton Express p. 5
Easton, City of - Fire Department -
Stations - South Side
Sept. 21 1907 Paid fire service for South Side seems
assured
Easton Daily Free Press
Easton, City of - Streets - Peach
Street
July 30 1907 Concrete steps for Peach St. Easton Express p. 5
Easton, City of - Streets - Peach
Street
June 30 1907 Concrete steps for Peach St. Easton Daily Free Press p. 5
Education - Curriculum - Spelling Jan. 11 1907 Spelling reform not wanted here. Easton
schools will stick to old way of doing things
despite Roosevelt attempt.
Easton Express
Education - Curriculum -Athletics Feb. 15 1907 School board recognizes high school
athletics.
Easton Daily Free Press
Education - Foreigners June 14 1907 Night school for foreigners - ministers
advocate plan.
Easton Express p. 5
Education - Foreigners June 14 1907 Night school for foreigners - ministers
advocate plan.
Easton Daily Free Press
Electric Lighting April 11 1907 New ideas for lighting plant. Easton Express p. 5
Electric Lighting Dec. 12 1907 New lamps will be ready soon. Easton Express p. 5
Electric Lighting Dec. 3 1907 Street lights. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 4
Electric Lighting Dec. 7 1907 Bonds to pay for new light. Easton Express
Electric Lighting Feb. 14 1907 Warner, maker of arc lamp, wants his
money.
Easton Express
Electric Lighting Jan. 10 1907 City light plant to be improved. Easton Express
Electric Lighting Jan. 10 1907 City to waste $10,000 more on worn-out
lighting plant.
Easton Daily Free Press
Electric Lighting Jan. 11 1907 Easton Power Co. offers to light city streets. Easton Express
Electric Lighting Jan. 15 1907 Street lights. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 2
Electric Lighting Jan. 2 1907 March favors municipal ownership (light
Co.).
Easton Express
Electric Lighting Jan. 21 1907 Street lights. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 3
Electric Lighting Jan. 8 & 11 1907 Street lights. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 1
Electric Lighting Nov. 14 1907 Light question up to council. Easton Express p. 5
Electric Lighting Nov. 16 1907 New lamp chosen by the councils. Easton Express p. 5
Electric Lighting Nov. 2 1907 Contract lighting again defeated. Easton Express p. 5
Electric Lighting Nov. 26 1907 Warner here to make fight -- maker of lamps
in use in Easton won't give up without legal
battle.
Easton Express
Electric Lighting Nov. 30 1907 Long discussion on lamp question. Easton Express
Electric Lighting Oct. 10 1907 Light question is up again. Easton Express
Electric Lighting Oct. 12 1907 Lamp company backs down -- Warner
people agree to furnish city with new style
of lamp.
Easton Express
Electric Lighting Oct. 19 1907 No chance for contract lighting. Easton Express
Electric Lighting Oct. 22, Nov.
15, 19
1907 Arc lamps no good. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 3
Electric Lighting Oct. 31 1907 Bid for new street lamps. Easton Express
Electric Lighting Oct. 5 1907 Light plant is o.k. but lamps are no good. Easton Daily Free Press
Electric Lighting Oct. 8 1907 Plant OK but lamps no good. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 3
Electric Lighting Sept. 12 1907 Neiman condemns Warner lamps. Easton Express p. 5
Electric Lighting Sept. 13 1907 City cheated in the Warner Arc Lamps. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 5
Electric Lighting Sept. 16 1907 Necessity for enlarged jail. Easton Express p. 5
Electric Lighting Sept. 19 1907 Poor light and big deficit. Easton Express p. 5
Electric Lighting Sept. 20 1907 City cheated in the Warner Arc Lamps. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 1
Hackett Park Aug. 15 1907 Letter -- The Hackett tract as a site for a
park.
Easton Daily Free Press
Hackett Park Aug. 16 1907 Hackett tract as a site for a park. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 3
Hackett Park Aug. 17 1907 Offer of park site free of cost rejected by the
city.
Easton Daily Free Press
Hackett Park Aug. 20 1907 Offer of park site free of cost rejected by
city.
Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 3
Hackett Park Aug. 20 1907 Easton wants no park -- select council by
majority of one, refuses gift (Hackett Park).
Easton Sentinel
Hackett Park Aug. 3 1907 Taxpayers get no voice in park plan
(Hackett).
Easton Express p. 5
Hackett Park Feb. 2 1907 Park ordinance laid on shelf (Hackett). Easton Express
Hackett Park Jan. 15 1907 Appropriation for city park striken out. Easton Daily Free Press
Hackett Park Jan. 15 1907 Appropriation for park (Hackett) dropped. Easton Express p. 5
Hackett Park Jan. 15 1907 No money for city park. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 2
Hackett Park Jan. 23 1907 Citizens meet and declare themselves on
Hackett Park question.
Easton Daily Free Press
Hackett Park Jan. 23 1907 Park, money or no money. Easton Express p. 5
Hackett Park Jan. 25 1907 No money for city park. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 3
Hackett Park Jan. 5 1907 Recommend the park's acceptance
(Hackett's).
Easton Daily Free Press
Hackett Park Jan. 5 1907 Lively spat over Park ordinance (Hackett). Easton Express p. 5
Hackett Park Jan. 8 1907 Plenty of money to improve park. Easton Daily Free Press
Hackett Park July 20 1907 Strings still on the park (Hackett). Easton Express p. 5
Hackett Park July 23 1907 Looks good for city park now. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 7
Horses July 12 1907 Dr. Ludlow, Sr. never had his horse shod
claiming that it was unnatural and cruel to
put iron shoes on animals' feet. Pioneers in
the livery business (Shipman brothers).
Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 5
Howell Family March 12 1907 Obit. Of Major Abraham Howell. Easton Sentinel
Howell Family March 4 1907 Obit. Of Major Abraham Howell. Easton Express
Howell Family March 5 1907 Obits. Of Major A.B. Howell. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 1
Hubbard, Elbert March 21 1907 Elbert Hubbard of Heptosoph Hall. Easton Daily Free Press p. 5
Murder April 29 1907 Boccia will die on the scaffold Tuesday
morning.
Easton Daily Free Press
Murder April 29 & 30 1907 Boccia pardon to be opposed. Death warrant
called.
Easton Express
Murder April 30 1907 Boccia pays the penalty for his crime on the
gallows.
Easton Daily Free Press
Murder April 30 1907 Boccia notified he must die. Easton Daily Free Press
Murder April 4 1907 Boccia notified he must die. Easton Daily Free Press
Murder Aug. 27 1907 South Bethlehem policeman murdered by
William Handy, a Negro. Handy hurried
away from angry mob.
Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
Murder Aug. 27 1907 South Bethlehem policeman, George
Shuman shot dead. Murdered by Negro (Mr.
Handy) he had arrested.
Easton Daily Free Press
Murder Aug. 28 1907 William Handy, murdere of Bethlehem
policeman, wanted for another murder.
Easton Express
Murder Aug. 29 1907 William Handy was in jail at time of second
murder he was accused of. Couldn't have
committed second murder.
Easton Express
Murder Aug. 30 1907 South Bethlehem policeman murdered by
William Handy, a Negro. Handy hurried
away from angry mob.
Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 3
Murder Aug. 30 1907 Boy swears that William Handy killed
policeman.
Easton Express
Murder Aug. 30 1907 South Bethlehem policeman, George
Shuman shot dead. Murdered by Negro (Mr.
Handy) he had arrested.
Easton Daily Free Press
Murder Dec. 30 1907 Handy to die on gallows February 20, 1908. Easton Daily Free Press
Murder Jan. 11 1907 Boccia pardon to be opposed. Death warrant
called.
Easton Express p. 5
Murder Jan. 11 1907 Boccia death warrant soon. Easton Daily Free Press p. 5
Murder March 21 1907 Boccia pardon to be opposed. Death warrant
called.
Easton Express p. 5
Murder March 21 1907 Boccia must die. Easton Daily Free Press p. 5
Murder March 26 1907 Boccia pardon to be opposed. Death warrant
called.
Easton Express p. 5
Murder May 7 1907 Joseph Boccia murders wife, Anna Bubba. Easton Sentinel
Murder Sept. 10 1907 Murder trial of William Handy started. Easton Express
Murder Sept. 10 - 13 1907 William Handy found guilty of murder of
South Bethlehem policeman, George
Shuman.
Easton Express
Murder Sept. 13 1907 South Bethlehem policeman, George
Shuman shot dead. Murdered by Negro (Mr.
Handy) he had arrested.
Easton Daily Free Press
Nazareth, Pa. - Churches Dec. 16 1907 St. John's Reformed Church at Nazareth
dedicated.
Easton Daily Free Press
Nazareth, Pa. - Churches Dec. 16 1907 St. John's Reformed Church at Nazareth
dedicated.
Easton Express
Nazareth, Pa. - Churches Dec. 17 1907 St. John's Reformed Church at Nazareth
dedicated.
Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 1
Orpheum Theatre Dec. 13 1907 Select staff for Orpheum theatre. Easton Daily Free Press
Orpheum Theatre Dec. 19 1907 New theatre (Orpheum) will open Monday. Easton Express p. 5
Orpheum Theatre Dec. 19 & 24 1907 Orpheum to open next Friday. Easton Daily Free Press
Orpheum Theatre Dec. 20 1907 New theatre to open. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 1
Orpheum Theatre Dec. 24 1907 New Orpheum opens. Easton Sentinel
Orpheum Theatre Dec. 27 1907 New theatre to open. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 9
Orpheum Theatre June 23 1907 New vaudeville theatre on So. Front St. Easton Daily Free Press
Parsons, William April 13 1907 Article by J.M. Levering about William
Parsons.
Easton Daily Free Press
Parsons, William Feb. 7 1907 William Parsons founder of Easton. Easton Daily Free Press
Parsons, William Jan. 26 1907 Article of William Parsons. Easton Daily Free Press
Paxinosa Inn Nov. 21 1907 New use for Paxinosa Inn -- to be seminary
for young womaen.
Easton Daily Free Press
Paxinosa Inn Nov. 21 1907 New use for Paxinosa Inn -- to be seminary
for young womaen.
Easton Express p. 5
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Churches May 28 1907 History of Wesley Church. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 3
Playgrounds Nov. 20 1907 Park plan is launched. Easton Express
Railroads - Lehigh Valley Railroad Aug. 13 1907 The Lehigh Valley seeks to buy South Side
property.
Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 5
Riverside Park Nov. 20 1907 Nearly 1,800 for Riverside Park. Easton Daily Free Press
Riverside Park Nov. 22 1907 Nearly 1,800 for Riverside Park. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 3
Riverside Park Nov. 29 1907 Proposed Riverside Park. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 5, illus
Riverside Park Oct. 24 1907 Riverside Park plan under way. Easton Express
Schuyler Aug. 27 1907 Obit. Of Judge Schuyler. Easton Express p. 5
Schuyler Sept. 17 1907 Tributes to memory of Judge Schuyler. Easton Sentinel
Schuyler Sept. 3 1907 Obit. Of Judge Schuyler. Easton Sentinel
Schuyler Sept. 9 1907 Tributes to memory of Judge Schuyler. Easton Express p. 5
Scrip Nov. 21 1907 Scrip issued in Easton. Easton Express
Sewerage Dec. 21 1907 Poisoning river water is a crime -- sewage
question again.
Easton Express
Sewerage Nov. 2 1907 New sewer system proposed. Easton Express p. 5
Sewerage Nov. 5 1907 Sewer disposal question. Easton Sentinel
Sewerage Sept. 20 1907 New conduit ordinance in place of old. Easton Daily Free Press
Synagogues - B'nai Abraham Dec. 10 1907 Cornerstone of new Hebrew Church laid.
(Children of Abraham)
Easton Sentinel
Synagogues - B'nai Abraham Dec. 2 1907 Cornerstone of new Hebrew Church laid.
(Children of Abraham).
Easton Express
Synagogues - B'nai Abraham Dec. 2 1907 Cornerstone of new Hebrew Church laid.
(Children of Abraham)
Easton Daily Free Press
Synagogues - B'nai Abraham Dec. 3 1907 Cornerstone of new Hebrew Church laid.
(Children of Abraham)
Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 1
Synagogues - B'nai Abraham Sept. 3 1907 Children of Abraham on 6th St. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 5
Taylor, George - Home Oct. 4 1907 George Taylor house will be restored to its
original condition.
Easton Express
Taylor, George - Home Oct. 8 1907 Restoration of George Taylor house to be
started.
Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 3
Telephone - Poles March 11 1907 10 cent tax on telephone poles. Easton Express
Telephone - Wires June 7 1907 Telephone conduit ordinance approved. Easton Daily Free Press
Telephone - Wires May 17 1907 Amendments to Bell telephone conduit bill. Easton Daily Free Press
Temples - Temple Covenant of
Peace
Aug. 31 1907 Rededication of Covenant of Peace. Easton Daily Free Press
Temples - Temple Covenant of
Peace
Aug. 31 1907 Rededication of Covenant of Peace. Easton Express p. 5
Temples - Temple Covenant of
Peace
Sept. 3 1907 Rededication of Covenant of Peace. Easton Sentinel
Theaters Dec. 24 1907 Doors of new theater opened. Easton Express p. 5
Theaters July 23 1907 New theater to be built on Front St. Easton Express p. 5
Theaters - Jewel Theater Sept. 10 1907 New Jewel Theater. Easton Sentinel
Trolley Transportation May 14 1907 Philadelphia and Easton trolley road to be
sold at Doylestown.
Easton Sentinel
Trolley Transportation -
Bethlehem
July 8 1907 New trolley line under inspection. Easton Express p. 5
Trolley Transportation - E & W Feb. 5 1907 E & W Traction co. may put up fight --
petition for leave to connect with Easton
transit tracks.
Easton Daily Free Press
Trolley Transportation - E & W Feb. 8 1907 E & W traction co. may put up fight. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 3
Trolley Transportation - Easton
Transit Co.
July 9 1907 Easton Transit Co. -- a concern which has
built up and maintained one of the best
trolley systems.
Easton Sentinel
Trolley Transportation - Fares June 14 1907 4 cent fare fight in court -- mayor fires bill
against Easton Transit Co.
Easton Express p. 5
Trolley Transportation - Fares Oct. 7 1907 City loses low fare fight -- no right to
regulate the rates of trolley cars.
Easton Express
Trolley Transportation - Hay Line Feb. 12 1907 Crash of cars of Hay trolley road. Easton Daily Free Press
Trolley Transportation - Hay Line Sept. 7 1907 Hay line now running cars to Port Murray. Easton Daily Free Press p. 5
Typhoid Fever Feb. 4 1907 Typhoid fever at Martin's Creek. Easton Daily Free Press
War - Grand Army of the Republic June 3 1907 Easton ready to give G.A.R. a hearty
welcome. Series to run the entire week of
June 3rd.
Easton Daily Free Press
Water - South Easton Water Co. July 3 1907 Don't have to pay $25 per plug -- no contract
binding us to So. Easton Water Co.
Easton Express p. 5
Water Supply Aug. 15 1907 Flaws picked in water contract. Easton Express p. 5
Water Supply Aug. 16 1907 Five year agreement with water company.
(S.S.)
Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 5
Water Supply July 10 1907 Water for $20 a plug hereafter. Easton Express p. 5
Water Supply July 5 1907 Cannot stop South Side corporation (water
co.).
Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 1
Water Supply June 13 1907 Water Co. rights again questioned. Easton Express
Banks April 7 1908 Building at corner of 4th and Northampton
Street torn down to make way for
Northampton National Bank---gives history
of the building.
Easton Sentinel
Bethlehem, PA - Bridges Aug. 11 1908 Award bridge contract for inter-county
bridge at Broad St., Bethlehem.
Easton Sentinel p. 8
Bryan, William Jennings Oct. 23 1908 William Jennings Bryan speaks at
Phillipsburg
Easton Daily Free Press
Bryan, William Jennings Oct. 23 1908 William Jennings Bryan speaks at
Phillipsburg
Easton Express
Business - Banks April 7 1908 Building at corner of 4th and Northampton
Street torn down to make way for
Northampton National Bank. History of the
building.
Easton Sentinel
Business - bush & Bull April 21 1908 Bush & Bull formally opened at Bethlehem. Easton Sentinel
Business - Casket Companies Oct. 6 1908 New casket company in Easton - Ashton
Casket Co.
Easton Sentinel
Business - Hotels, Taverns, etc. Sept. 4 1908 Description of Seip's restaurant. Easton Express p. 5
Business - Leather Trade June 9 1908 Long and useful life - 75th anniversary of
Henry A. Sage
Easton Sentinel
Business - Milss Aug. 25 1908 Mann & Allshouse to build new dam Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 5
Business - Rope Works April 13 1908 Rinek Rope Co. - old "rope walk" to be razed Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Silk Industry Jan. 28 1908 Standard silk mill strike Easton Sentinel
Candle (Centre Square) Nov. 28 1908 Account of its history and the people who
inspired it
Express p. 1 & 5, illus.
Churches - Baptist Sept. 8 1908 Calvary Baptists disband and return to First
Baptist.
Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 7
Churches - Luteran - Zion Sept. 22 1908 Obituary of Rev. Pfatteicher Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p.3
Churches - Lutheran - St. Peter's March 3 1908 St. Peter's Lutheran Church. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
Churches - Lutheran - Zion Sept. 19 1908 Obituary of Rev. Pfatteicher. Easton Daily Free Press
Churches - Lutheran - Zion Sept. 19 1908 Obituary of Rev. Pfatteicher of Zion
Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Easton Express
Clubs - Concordia Maennerchor April 21 1908 Founded March 29, 1883 celebrating 25th
Anniversary
Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
Coleman, Lyman March 24 1908 Lectures established at Lafayette Easton Express
Cremator Dec. 5 1908 Cremator plan gets a start. Easton Express P. 5
Crime - Black Hand (Extortion) March 17 1908 Black Hand makes threat in alliance. Easton Express
Crime - Muder June 5 1908 Robert Bachman, murderer of Irene May
Smith, declared insane.
Easton Express p. 5
Crime - Murder April 28 1908 Irene May Smith, child killed in religious
frenzy at Nazareth, PA by Robert Bachman.
Easton Daily Free Press
Crime - Murder April 28 - 30 1908 Girl offered as sacrifce by fanatics. Five year
old killed by religious maniacs in Nazareth,
PA. Robert Bachman named as murderer.
Easton Express
Crime - Murder June 3 1908 Robert Bachman, murderer of Irene May
Smith, declared insane.
Easton Express
Crime - Murder June 4 1908 Robert Bachman, murderer of Irene May
Smith, declared insane.
Easton Express p. 5
Crime - Murder June 8 1908 Irene May Smith, child killed in religious
frenzy at Nazareth, PA by Robert Bachman.
Easton Daily Free Press
Crime - Murder May 1 & 2 1908 Girl offered as sacrifce by fanatics. Five year
old killed by religious maniacs in Nazareth,
PA. Robert Bachman named as murderer.
Easton Express
Crime - Murder May 22 & 27 1908 Girl offered as sacrifce by fanatics. Five year
old killed by religious maniacs in Nazareth,
PA. Robert Bachman named as murderer.
Easton Express
Crime - Murder May 26 1908 Robert Bachman kills little girl in religious
frenzy.
Easton Sentinel p. 1
Crime - Murder May 4 1908 Girl offered as sacrifce by fanatics. Five year
old killed by religious maniacs in Nazareth,
PA. Robert Bachman named as murderer.
Easton Express
Crime - Murder May 5 1908 Robert Bachman kills little girl in religious
frenzy.
Easton Sentinel p. 8
Easton Public Library Aug. 7 1908 Library Publicity Easton semi-weekly free
press
P.5
Easton Public Library March 20 1908 Library Publicity Easton semi-weekly free
press
P.1
Easton Public Library Nov. 10 1908 Library Publicity Easton semi-weekly free
press
P.5
Easton, City of - Bond Issues Jan. 19 1908 Bond issue beaten Easton Express
Easton, City of - Fire Deparment -
Stations - South Side
June 6 1908 South Side fire station site selected Easton Express
Easton, City of - Fire Department -
Stations - College Hill
Aug. 4 1908 New firehouse planned Easton Express
Easton, City of - Fire Department -
Stations - South Side
April 4 1908 South Side fire station site selected Easton Express
Easton, City of - Fire Department -
Stations - South Side
Jan. 4 1908 Kleinhans lot decided upon for South Side
firehouse
Easton Express p. 5
Easton, City of - Fire Department -
Stations - South Side
March 10 1908 Kleinhans lot decided upon for South Side
firehouse
Easton Express
Easton, City of - Fire Department -
Stations - South Side
March 28 1908 Kleinhans lot decided upon for South Side
firehouse - bids
Easton Express p. 5
Easton, City of - Fire Department -
Stations - South Side
March 5 1908 Kleinhans lot decided upon for South Side
firehouse
Easton Express
Easton, City of - Police Dept. -
Employees
Dec. 15 1908 List and picture of Easton police force Easton Sentinel
Easton, City of - Slogans Jan. 15 1908 Easton's slogan Easton Daily Free Press
Easton, City of - Streets - Eighth
Street
May 15 1908 New cement steps at 8th and Northampton
St.
Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 3
Easton, City of - Streets - Eighth
Street
Sept. 5 1908 Eighth St. steps will be built Easton Express p. 5
Easton, City of - Streets - Eighth
Street
Sept. 8 1908 New cement steps at 8th and Northampton
St.
Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 7
Education - Foreigners Jan. 10 1908 To establish a night school for foreigners. Easton Express
Electric Lighting Jan. 9 1908 Making city's new lamps. Easton Express p. 5
Electric Lighting Oct. 10 1908 Inspection of the Edison Portland Plant. Easton Daily Free Press
Fire Companies - Humane Fire
Co.
Oct. 31 1908 Picture of the Humane's Old Hand Pump
Engine.
Easton Daily Free Press
Fireman's Parade Oct. 31 1908 Fireman's Parade on inspection day. Easton Express
Flag Feb. 22 1908 City councils adopt municipal flag. Easton Express p. 4
Flag March 10 1908 City flag adopted. Easton Sentinel
Flag March 10 1908 City flag adopted. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
Flag March 7 1908 Council adopts municipal flag. Easton Daily Free Press
Flag - History Jan. 24 1908 History of the flag that may become our city
flag.
Easton Express p. 5
Garbage Dec. 5 1908 Proposed loan for crematory to burn
garbage.
Easton Daily Free Press
Garbage - Disposal June 13 1908 Move for city garbage disposal. Department
favors bond issue for site and plant.
Easton Express p. 5
Hackett Park March 7 1908 Mayor signs park ordinance. Easton Daily Free Press p. 5
Health Jan. 15 1908 Health commission Dixon pleads with
Easton.
Easton Express
Hubbard, Elbert March 24 1908 Elbert Hubbard of Heptosoph Hall. Easton Sentinel
Jacobsburg -Tract Sept. 18 1908 Jacobsburg Tract to be bought for water
supply.
Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 1
Lehigh Valley Railroad - Trains Feb. 3 1908 Black Diamond to be discontinued. Easton Express
Market House Nov. 13 1908 A move for a new market house. Easton Express
Murder Feb. 19 1908 Murderer, William Handy to die tomorrow. Easton Express
Murder Feb. 21 1908 William Handy executed for murder of South
Bethlehem policeman.
Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 1 & 5
Murder Jan. 14 1908 William Handy, murderer, hears death
warrant.
Easton Express p. 5
Murder Jan. 3 1908 William Handy's race raises funds to carry
fight to the Board of Pardons.
Easton Express p. 5
Nazareth, Pa. - Churches Aug. 31 1908 Cornerstone laying at St. John's, Nazareth. Easton Daily Free Press
Nazareth, Pa. - Churches Aug. 31 1908 Cornerstone of St. John's Lutheran Church,
Nazareth, laid.
Easton Express p. 5
Nazareth, Pa. - Churches Sept. 28 1908 Bishop's lay cornerstone of Catholic school
in Nazareth.
Easton Express
Orpheum Theatre Nov. 23 1908 Orpheum going back to original policy -- all
vaudeville (Had been showing some movie).
Easton Daily Free Press
Orpheum Theatre Oct. 20 1908 Orpheum to show moving pictures and 3
vaudeville acts. Last week of all vaudeville.
Easton Daily Free Press
Patriotic Order Sons of America Jan. 28, Feb. 4,
March 3
1908 History of Easton camp 233, P.O.S. of V. Easton Sentinel
Patriotic Order Sons of America March 10 1908 History of Camp P.O.S. of V. Easton Sentinel
Paxinosa Inn March 25 1908 Lutherans make offer for Paxinosa (for a
women's college).
Easton Daily Free Press
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Education Jan. 28 1908 High School annex appropriation granted. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 10
Postal Service Dec. 7 1908 Free delivery of mail is 35 years old. Easton Express P. 5
Riverside Park Feb. 4 1908 New scheme for the park fund. Easton Express p. 5
Riverside Park Jan. 22 1908 Park fund for Riverside Park grows slowly. Easton Express p. 5
Riverside Park Jan. 23 1908 Appeal for park fund. Easton Express p. 5
Riverside Park Jan. 24 1908 Subscriptions to Riverside Park project. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 7
Riverside Park June 16 1908 Riverside Park -- report to subscribers by D.
W. Nevin.
Easton Sentinel
Riverside Park March 7 1908 Park fund still short, but Riverside site has
been formally conveyed to city.
Easton Express
Roads Oct. 24, 25, 26 1908 Scandal on roads -- $100,000 more to be
expended.
Easton Daily Free Press
Roseto, Pa. Sept. 29 1908 Fatal accident to founder of Roseto --
Nicholas Roseto.
Easton Sentinel
Scrip Jan. 24 1908 Clearing house script called in - banks no
longer need.
Easton Express
Sewerage Feb. 7, 11 & 18 1908 Proposed sewer system for Easton. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 3
Sewerage Jan. 11 1908 Proposed sewer system for Easton. Easton Express p. 8
Sewerage Jan. 14 1908 Proposed sewer system for Easton. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 6
Sewerage Jan. 15 1908 Representative men of Easton discuss
sewage and garbage question.
Easton Express
Sewerage Jan. 9 1908 Dixon, state prosecutor will prosecute city
unless waste water into sewers.
Easton Express
Spitting July 27 1908 Anti-spitting law goes into effect. Easton Express p. 5
Synagogues - B'nai Abraham Sept. 21 1908 Dedication of Temple - Children of Abraham
on 6th St.
Easton Daily Free Press
Synagogues - B'nai Abraham Sept. 21 1908 Pretty Synagogue is dedicated. (Children of
Abraham)
Easton Express
Synagogues - B'nai Abraham Sept. 21 1908 Dedication of Temple - Children of Abraham
on 6th St.
Easton Sentinel
Synagogues - B'nai Abraham Sept. 23 1908 Dedication of Temple - Children of Abraham
on 6th St.
Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 1
Telephone - Company Aug. 12 1908 Easton Independent lines now under control
of American Union Telegraph Co.
Easton Express p. 5
Telephone - Company Aug. 13 1908 Telephone companies are consolidated. Easton Express p. 3
Tombler, Jr., Henry G. July 10 1908 Obit. Of Henry G. Tombler, Jr. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 3
Travel - Schwep Oct. 2, 3 1908 Letters of Frank Schwep in Africa. Easton Daily Free Press
Trolley Transportation April 5 1908 City beaten in suits against trolley roads. Easton Daily Free Press
Trolley Transportation - Easton
Transit Co.
Dec. 21 1908 Transit Co. replies to city. Easton Daily Free Press
Trolley Transportation - Easton
Transit Co.
March 2 1908 Judge Scott says transit Co. may build bridge. Easton Daily Free Press
Trolley Transportation - Easton
Transit Co.
Nov. 20 1908 City sues transit co. to give 10 minute
service.
Easton Daily Free Press
Trolley Transportation - Easton
Transit Co.
Nov. 6 1908 Transit Co. issues statement about service
(concerning discontinuing every 10 min.
service).
Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 2
Trolley Transportation - Easton
Transit Co.
Oct. 29 1908 Transit Company won't give 10 minute
schedule.
Easton Express
Trolley Transportation - Nazareth June 21 1908 Trolley now connects Nazareth to Bath. Easton Sentinel p. 3
Trolley Transportation - Tracks Feb. 19 1908 Development of Easton trolleys. Easton Daily Free Press
Trolley Transportation - Tracks Jan. 6 1908 Court asked to compel transit co. to remove
tracks (Suit to try to compel Easton transit
Co. to give 10 min. service).
Easton Daily Free Press
Tuberculosis April 24 1908 T.B. dispensary for Easton expected to open
April 28.
Easton Express p. 5
Tuberculosis March 2 1908 Local branch of Anti-Tuberculosis Society is
organized.
Easton Express p. 5
Tuberculosis March 3 1908 Organization affected -- Eastonians unite to
carry on work against T. B.
Easton Sentinel
Water - South Side Co. June 11 1908 No water for So. Side. Petition to extend
mains.
Easton Express
Water Supply Dec. 19 1908 Public Water Works proposed. Easton Express
Weather - Drought Oct. 20 1908 Great 1908 drought. Easton Sentinel
Able Opera House Sept. 1 1909 Shuberts lease the Able Opera House. Easton Daily Free Press
Able Opera House Sept. 1 1909 Shuberts lease the Able Opera House. Easton Express p. 5
Aeronautics Mar. 9 1909 Aeroplane built in this city on plans of
Norwin Rinek
Easton Express
Aeronautics - Airships Dec. 22 1909 Rinek airship damaged in first trial. Built and
flown by Eastonians.
Easton Express
Airships Dec. 22 1909 Rinek airship - built and flown by Eastonians.
Airship damaged in 1st trial.
Easton Express
Ashton, E. Harris Oct. 27 1909 Obituary of E. Harris Ashton. Easton Express p. 5
Automobile Agencies Nov. 10 1909 No auto plant for this city. (Ewing Auto Co.) Easton Daily Free Press
Automobile Agencies Nov. 16 1909 Ellsworth Case has started plant for
vulcanizing tires--another new industry for
Easton.
Easton Daily Free Press p. 5
Automobile Agencies Oct. 12 1909 New auto plant assured--Ewing Auto Co. Easton Sentinel
Automobile Agencies Oct. 6 1909 New auto plant assured - Ewing Auto Co. Easton Daily Free Press
Baseball - Clubs. Aug. 3 1909 Information on Harry Hopper, President of
Easton and Phillipsburg city leagues of
baseball.
Easton Sentinel
Baseball - Clubs. Aug. 31 1909 Picture of officers and directors of City
League.
Easton Sentinel illus.
Baseball. July 13, 1909. 1909 Easton chopped from baseball league
(Atlantic League).
Easton Express
Baseball. July 14, 1909. 1909 Easton chopped from baseball league
(Atlantic League).
Easton Express
Baseball. July 2, 1909. 1909 Easton chopped from baseball league.
(Atlantic League).
Easton Express
Bridges - Glendon Jan. 5 1909 New bridge for Glendon Easton Sentinel
Bridges, Lehigh June 8 1909 Board of Trade favors new bridge over the
Lehigh
Easton Daily Free Press
Bridges, Delaware July 15 1909 Hammers out for new bridge. At least one
commissioner and engineer oppose him.
Easton Express
Bridges, Lehigh July 9 1909 All boosting for a new bridge over Lehigh
River
Easton Express p. 5
Bridges, Lehigh June 9 1909 Board of Trade favors new bridge over the
Lehigh
Easton Daily Free Press
Bridges, Lehigh May 7 1909 Lehigh bridge needs repairs Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 2
Business - Banks July 13 1909 Northampton National Bank - a perfect
building.
Easton Sentinel
Business - Banks July 6 1909 Northampton National Bank has moved to a
new location at 4th & Northampton Sts.
Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 8
Business - Cement Industry Dec. 30 1909 Alpha Portland Cement Co. to merge with
cement manufacturing company.
Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Cement Industry Dec. 31 1909 Alpha Portland Cement Co. to merge with
cement manufacturing company.
Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 1
Business - Foundries March 18 1909 Fire destroys Easton Foundry and Machine
Co.
Easton Express
Business - Foundries March 23 1909 Easton Foundry and Machine Co. greatly
damaged by fire.
Easton Sentinel
Business - Laundries April 1 1909 Obituary of James M. Dreisbach. Opened
first laundry
Easton Express p. 5
Business - Music & Musicians Nov. 22 1909 Bach choral society organized for Easton Easton Daily Free Press
Central Railroad - Wrecks Oct. 9 1909 Worst wreck in C.R.R. history at Siegfried's. Easton Express
Chamber of Commerce, Easton Feb. 26 1909 New Board of Trade ready to boost Easton Easton Express
Churches - Episcopal Nov. 2 1909 Memorials dedicated at Trinity Episcopal
Church.
Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 1
Churches - St. Bernard's Sept. 13 1909 Dedication of the new parochial school. Easton Daily Free Press
Churches - St. Bernard's Sept. 14 1909 Dedication of the new parochial school. Easton Semi-Weekly Free
Press
Churches - St. Bernard's Sept. 21 1909 Parochial school of St. Bernard's dedicated. Easton Sentinel
Clothing Stores July 8 1909 Mayer Family.
Advertising.
Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 3
Clubs - Moose July 30 1909 Loyal Order of the Moose started here Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
P. 5
Clubs - Moose Sept. 20 1909 Easton Lodge 45, L.O.O.M., organized
September 20, 1909
Cremetory March 25 1909 plants to be examined Easton Express P. 5
Dachrodt, Jacob June 8 1909 Easton Sentinel
Daughters of American
Revolution, George Taylor
Chapter
June 8 1909 Obit. Of Col, Jacob Dachrodt Easton Centinel
Daughters of American
Revolution. George Taylor
Chapter
Nov 27 1909 Obit. Of Daniel F. Davis. Easton Express
Davis, Daniel Nov 27 1909 Obit. Of Daniel F. Davis. Easton Express
Davis, Daniel F. Nov. 27 1909 Obituary Easton Express
Easton Hospital - Ambulance Aug. 6 & 25 1909 Ambulance must go next month. Hospital to
be notified that city will no longer take
charge of it.
Easton Express p. 5
Easton, City of - Fire Department -
Stations - College Hill
Nov. 30 1909 Shake up in No. 3 engine house Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 3
Easton, City of - Slogan Jan. 15 1909 Slogan "Easton - City of Resources" adopted Easton Express p. 5
Easton, City of - Slogans April 27 1909 Easton's slogan sign - illumination now tells
of city of resources
Easton Sentinel
Easton, City of - Slogans Jan. 19 1909 Easton - City of Resources is the new slogan Easton Sentinel
Easton, City of - Streets - Fourth
Street
June 4 1909 Wood paving of 4th St. Easton Daily Free Press
Easton, City of - Streets - Fourth
Street
Aug. 6 1909 Wood paving of 4th St. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 2
Easton, City of - Streets - Fourth
Street
June 18 1909 Wood paving of Fourth St. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 1
Easton, City of - Streets - Fourth
Street
June 8 1909 Wood paving of 4th St. Easton Daily Free Press
Easton, City of - Streets - Fourth
Street
Oct. 16 1909 Wood paving of 4th St. Easton Daily Free Press
Easton, City of - Streets - Fourth
Street
Oct. 8 1909 Fourth Street paving to start Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 7
Easton, City of - Streets - Fourth
Street
Sept. 18 1909 Wood paving of Fourth St. Easton Daily Free Press
Easton, City of - Streets - Fourth
Street
Sept. 21 1909 Fourth St. paving to start Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 3
Easton, City of - Streets - Paving April 17 1909 New street scheme provides for levying a
fee for digging up streets
Easton Express
Easton, City of - Streets - Paving Aug. 17 1909 Wood block now up to transit on trolley's
decisions. Depends on style of pavement on
4th St.
Easton Express
Easton, City of - Streets - Paving Aug. 20 1909 Wood block now up to transit on trolley's
decisions. Depends on style of pavement on
4th St.
Easton Express
Easton, City of - Streets - Paving Aug. 28 1909 Wood block now up to transit on trolley's
decisions. Depends on style of pavement on
4th St.
Easton Express
Easton, City of - Streets - Paving Dec. 17 1909 Wood block now up to transit on trolley's
decisions. Depends on style of pavement on
4th St.
Easton Express p. 5
Easton, City of - Streets - Paving Oct. 15 1909 Wood block now up to transit on trolley's
decisions. Depends on style of pavement on
4th St.
Easton Express p. 5
Easton, City of - Streets - Paving Oct. 9 1909 Wood block now up to transit on trolley's
decisions. Depends on style of pavement on
4th St.
Easton Express p. 5
Easton, City of - Streets - Paving Sept. 18 1909 Wood block now up to transit on trolley's
decisions. Depends on style of pavement on
4th St.
Easton Express p. 5
Easton, South - History April 30 1909 South Side's old town hall to be a factory Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 3
Easton, South - History April 30 1909 Mauch & Centre St. was meeting hall for
Reeder Battery, Sons of Veterans
Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
Electric Lighting June 10 1909 New lamps for the city streets. Department
picks location for as many as can be erected
now.
Easton Express
Garbage Aug. 21 1909 Gang blocked. Fails to try the garbage grab. Easton Express
Garbage Aug. 7 1909 Gang blocked. Fails to try the garbage grab. Easton Express
Garbage Dec. 4 1909 Easton will buy a Morse-Boulanger
Crematorium.
Easton Daily Free Press
Garbage Jan. 16 1909 Garbage question up to people. Ordinance
to bond city for $45,000 for incinerating
plant passed by councils.
Easton Express
Garbage July 1 1909 Garbage question still unsolved. Easton Express p. 5
Garbage July 22 1909 Garbage men still in dark. Easton Express p. 5
Garbage June 30 1909 Site selected for garbage crematory. Easton Daily Free Press p. 5
Garbage March 2 1909 Garbage question up to people. Ordinance
to bond city for $45,000 for incinerating
plant passed by councils.
Easton Express
Garbage March 23 1909 Garbage question up to people. Ordinance
to bond city for $45,000 for incinerating
plant passed by councils.
Easton Express
Garbage May 29 1909 Garbage question still unsolved. Easton Express
Garbage Sept. 16 1909 Gang blocked. Fails to try the garbage grab. Easton Express
Garbage - Disposal Aug. 13 1909 Ash & refuse burning plan not in favor. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 1
Garbage - Disposal Dec. 7 1909 Easton to buy a Morse-Boulger. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 3
Garbage - Disposal July 2 1909 Ash & refuse burning plan not in favor. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 1
Gas - Easton Gas and Electric Co. Nov. 2 1909 Easton Gas and Electric co. headquarters
open to the public.
Easton Daily Free Press
Gas - People's Consolidated
Service Co.
Sept. 4 1909 Peoples Consolidated Service Co. merged
with Easton Gas and Electric Co.
Easton Express p. 5
Glendon Sept. 7 1909 Old Home Day. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 2, 3
Glendon, Pa. - Celebration Sept. 4 - 6 1909 Glendon's old home day. Easton Daily Free Press
Glendon, Pa. - Celebration Sept. 4 & 6 1909 From far and near came folks to old Glendon
"Home Day" brought back hundreds of
former residents.
Easton Express
Green, Traill June 8 1909 Cemetery association to erect monument to
its founder.
Easton Express
Health, Board of Dec. 17 1909 Rules and regulation of the Board of Health. Easton Daily Free Press
Horn, John Dec. 21 1909 Obit. Easton Sentinel
Incinerator Aug. 5 & 12,
Sept. 2, 23, 30,
Oct. 16, Nov.
20
1909 Still no site for incineration. Easton Express p. 5
Incinerator Dec. 14 1909 Still no site for incineration. Easton Express p. 5
Lafayette College - South College Aug. 7 1909 Fire at South College Easton Daily Free Press
Lafayette College - South Hall Aug. 10 1909 Fire damages South Hall. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 3
Nazareth, Pa. - Churches May 18 1909 50th anniversary of St. John's Reformed
Church, Nazareth.
Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 8
Northampton Co., PA - Prison -
Building
April 23 1909 Auditors want to examine the jail work Easton Express
Northampton Co., PA - Prison -
Building
April 27 1909 Auditors want to examine the jail work Easton Express
Northampton Co., PA - Prison -
Building
Aug. 3 1909 Trap set for inspectors not touched. Prison
board refused to accept new jail.
Easton Express
Northampton Co., PA - Prison -
Building
Aug. 6 1909 Trap set for inspectors not touched. Prison
board refused to accept new jail.
Easton Express
Northampton Co., PA - Prison -
Building
Dec. 24 1909 More defects found in the new prison Easton Express
Northampton Co., PA - Prison -
Building
Jan. 1 1909 Auditors want to examine the jail work Easton Express
Northampton Co., PA - Prison -
Building
July 29 1909 Trap set for inspectors not touched. Prison
board refused to accept new jail.
Easton Express p. 5
Northampton Co., PA - Prison -
Building
July 30 1909 Trap set for inspectors not touched. Prison
board refused to accept new jail.
Easton Express p. 5
Northampton Co., PA - Prison -
Building
June 7 1909 Trap set for inspectors not touched. Prison
board refused to accept new jail.
Easton Express
Northampton Co., PA - Prison -
Building
May 15 1909 Auditors want to examine the jail work Easton Express
Northampton Co., PA - Prison -
Building
May 17 1909 Auditors want to examine the jail work Easton Express
Northampton Co., PA - Prison -
Building
May 18 1909 Auditors want to examine the jail work Easton Express
Northampton Co., PA - Prison -
Building
May 19 1909 Auditors want to examine the jail work Easton Express
Northampton Co., PA - Prison -
Building
May 20 1909 Auditors want to examine the jail work Easton Express
Northampton Co., PA - Prison -
Building
May 21 1909 Auditors want to examine the jail work Easton Express
Northampton Co., PA - Prison -
Building
May 25 1909 Auditors want to examine the jail work Easton Express
Northampton Co., PA - Prison -
Building
May 3 1909 Auditors want to examine the jail work Easton Express
Northampton Co., PA - Prison -
Building
May 4 1909 Auditors want to examine the jail work Easton Express
Northampton Co., PA - Prison -
Building
May 7 1909 Auditors want to examine the jail work Easton Express
Northampton Co., PA - Prison -
Building
May 7 1909 Auditors want to examine the jail work Easton Express
Northampton Co., PA - Prison -
Building
Oct. 19 1909 More defects found in the new prison Easton Express
Northampton Co., PA - Prison -
Building
Oct. 30 1909 Trap set for inspectors not touched. Prison
board refused to accept new jail.
Easton Express
Orpheum Theatre Dec. 21 1909 Orpheum two years old. Easton Sentinel
Orpheum Theatre Dec. 3 1909 New theatre to be built between 4th & 5th
Sts.
Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 1
Palmer Township - Annexation Aug. 7 1909 Palmer Township wants to come into city. Easton Express p. 5
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Education Oct. 8 1909 School buildings condemned -- Phillipsburg. Easton Daily Free Press
Playgrounds Nov. 17, Dec.
15
1909 Easton urged to establish a park system. Easton Daily Free Press
Red Cross Nov. 9, 23 1909 Red Cross Christmas stamp to be sold by
Tuberculosis Society.
Easton Express p. 5
Rodenbough Family April 2 1909 Obit. Of Joseph S. Rodenbough. Easton Express p. 5
Roseto, Pa. Aug. 27 1909 Roseto again asks to become a borough. Easton Daily Free Press
Sandt Family May 5 1909 Obit. Of C. Albert Sandt. Easton Express
Signs Feb. 2 1909 Overhead signs get a boost. Easton Express
Signs Feb. 20 1909 Ordinance approved. Easton Express
Trolley Transportation Jan. 6 1909 Demands streets from trolley - court ask to
order transit company to vacate certain
thorofares.
Easton Express
Trolley Transportation March 22 1909 City test suit now in court - demand 10 A.M.
schedule or vacation of streets by Transit Co.
Easton Express
Trolley Transportation - Easton
Transit Co.
April 6 1909 City loses suit to Transit Co. (City sued to
force return of 10 min. service).
Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 1
Trolley Transportation - Easton
Transit Co.
Dec. 11 1909 Easton transit Co. starts through service to
Allentown.
Easton Express
Trolley Transportation - Easton
Transit Co.
Jan. 6 1909 Demand streets from trolley. Courts ask to
order transit co. to vacate certain
thorofares.
Easton Express
Trolley Transportation -
Schedules
April 5 1909 City test suit now in court. Demand 10
minute schedule or vacations of streets by
transit co.
Easton Express
Trolley Transportation -
Schedules
March 22 1909 City test suit now in court. Demand 10
minute schedule or vacations of streets by
transit co.
Easton Express p. 5
Water - Plant July 23 1909 Citizens to vote on water works. Easton Express p. 5
Water - Plant May 8 1909 Citizens to vote on water works. Easton Express
Water Supply July 27 1909 In favor of city owned water works. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 2
Water Supply July 27 1909 For city water works. Easton Sentinel
Water Supply June 23 1909 Council in favor of city owned water works --
people will have to decide.
Easton Daily Free Press
Weather - Snow Dec. 25 1909 Christmas blizzard. Easton Express
Welfare Oct. 22 1909 Charity Organized Society of Easton -- an
organization to aid poor -- organized.
Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 6
Women April 30 1909 Splendid work of Easton's noble women. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 5
Y.W.C.A. Nov. 5 1909 Easton Y.W.C.A. seems assured. Easton Daily Free Press p. 5
Y.W.C.A. Oct. 15 1909 Easton's Y.W.C.A. organized. Easton Daily Free Press
Y.W.C.A. Oct. 7 1909 Easton Y.W.C.A. seems assured. Easton Daily Free Press
Y.W.C.A. Oct. 8 1909 Easton Y.W.C.A. seems assured. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 1
Able Opera House Aug. 19 1910 New arrangement for theatre - Vaudeville
goes to Able Opera House and legitimate to
Orpheum
Easton Express
Able Opera House - Vaudeville Aug. 19 1910 New arrangement for theatre - Able Opera
House gets vaudeville, the Orpheum goes
legitimate.
Easton Express p. 6
Aeronautics - Airships Feb. 28 1910 Easton Cordage Co. to make light airships. Easton Express
Airships Feb. 28 1910 Easton Cordage Company to make light
airships.
Easton Express
Albright, Allen Oct. 9 1910 Obituary of Allen Albright. Easton Daily Free Press
Bakeries Feb. 2 1910 Bakers promise reforms--Board of health
after them.
Easton Express p. 5
Bangor, PA - Elks Feb. 23 1910 Bangor Lodge of Elks dedicates new home. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 3
Banks Oct. 18 1910 Fire at First Natinal Bank Building. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 3
Baseball. Jan. 14 1910 Baseball League seems assured. Easton Express p. 5.
Business - 1900 - 1919 June 15 1910 Four new industries to locate in Easton;
Victor Balata, Vulcan Hard Fibre Co., Easton
Rubber Manufactory, Keiper and Heller
Knitting Mill.
Easton Express
Business - 1900- 1919 June 28 1910 EASTON
Business improvements. Stores moving to
new buildings.
Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 9
Business - 5 & 10 Cent Stores Nov. 22 1910 New 5 & 10 cent store coming to Easton.
(United 5 & 10).
Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 1
Business - Banks Oct. 18 1910 Fire at First National Bank Building. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 3
Business - Bethlehem Steel April 14 1910 Steel strikers before court. Easton Express p. 5
Business - Bethlehem Steel April 14 1910 Steel strikers plead guilty. Easton Express
Business - Bethlehem Steel April 15 1910 Bethlehem Steel strikes plead guilty. Easton Express
Business - Bethlehem Steel April 5 1910 Strike situation at Bethlehem. Easton Sentinel
Business - Bethlehem Steel April 8 1910 A new furnace of Schwab plant. Easton Express
Business - Bethlehem Steel Feb. 16 & 17 1910 Bethlehem Steel strike of 1910 Easton Express
Business - Bethlehem Steel Feb. 25 1910 Mobs attacl workmen. Easton Express
Business - Bethlehem Steel Feb. 26 1910 Schwab closes steel works (works on strike). Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Bethlehem Steel Feb. 5 1910 Strike spreads at Bethlehem steel works. Easton Express p. 5
Business - Bethlehem Steel Feb. 7 - 14 1910 Shots for strikers at steel mill. Easton Express
Business - Bethlehem Steel March 1 1910 So. Bethlehem strike - two men shot by
state constables.
Easton Sentinel
Business - Bethlehem Steel March 11 1910 No permit for parade on Saturday. Easton Express
Business - Bethlehem Steel March 15 1910 Strike at Bethlehem. Easton Sentinel
Business - Bethlehem Steel March 16 1910 Government sends agent to investigate
labor conditions.
Easton Express
Business - Bethlehem Steel March 1-7 1910 Schwab closes steel works (works on strike). Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Bethlehem Steel March 2 1910 Schwab's force in steel plant is increasing. Easton Express
Business - Bethlehem Steel March 2 & 11 1910 Trooper who shot Hun under bail. Easton Express
Business - Bethlehem Steel March 22 1910 Trouble at Bethlehem. Easton Sentinel
Business - Bethlehem Steel March 31 1910 Bethlehem Steel strike of 1910 damages
business.
Easton Express
Business - Bethlehem Steel March 8 1910 Schwab has strikers' demand. Easton Sentinel
Business - Bethlehem Steel May 17 1910 Editorial on So. Bethlehem strike. Easton Sentinel
Business - Bethlehem Steel May 18 1910 Bethlehem Steel strike is officially declared
off.
Easton Express
Business - Bethlehem Steel May 23 1910 Effort made to prolong Bethlehem steel
strike.
Easton Express
Business - Bethlehem Steel May 3 1910 Editorial on So. Bethlehem strike. Easton Sentinel
Business - Bethlehem Steel May 4 1910 Report on condidtions at Bethlehem. Easton Express
Business - Boots and Shoes Jan. Huh? 1910 Hay Boot and Shoe Co. to go out of business. Easton Express
Business - Breweries Oct. 4 1910 Kuebler foundries co. improve plant. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 3
Business - Cement Industry April 13 1910 Men lose lives at stone quarry of Nazareth
Cement Co.
Easton Express
Business - Cement Industry Jan. 21 1910 Alpha plan adopted. Cement company and
manufacturers concerned merged with
capitol of $10,000,000.
Easton Express
Business - Cement Industry Jan. 21 1910 Alpha plan adopted. Cement company and
manufacturers concerned merged with
capitol of $10,000,000.
Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Department Stores -
Laubach's
April 6 1910 Laubach's department store 50 years old Easton Express p. 4
Business - Department Stores -
Laubach's
April 8 1910 Laubach's in business for 50 years Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 3
Business - Department Stores -
Laubach's
Oct. 12 1910 Laubach's new store ready Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Foundries Sept. 30 1910 Kuebler Foundries will improve and enlarge
plant.
Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Hosiery Feb. 17 1910 New knitting mill - Easton Knitting Mills Co. Easton Express
Business - Hosiery Oct. 1 1910 Rapid growth of Chipman Mills. Easton Express p. 5
Business - Hotels, Taverns, etc. Dec. 17 1910 Hotel Huntington re-opens on Monday after
being redecorated.
Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Keller's Music House April 15 1910 Keller's Music House may be enlarged. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 5
Business - Keller's Music House May 7 1910 Keller & Son will make pianos. Easton Express p. 5
Business - Keller's Music House May 7 1910 Keller's Music House may be enlarged. Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Keller's Music House May 7 1910 Keller's Music House may be enlarged. Easton Express p. 5
Business - Keller's Music House Oct. 5 1910 Keller's piano factory now in operation. Easton Daily Free Press p. 5
Business - Petroleum Industry March 19 1910 Easton oil company plant burns Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Petroleum Industry March 19 1910 Easton oil plant burned Easton Express p. 5
Business - Rope Works April 5 1910 Easton Cordage Co. sued Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 1, 2
Business - Shoe Stores April 21 1910 Hay boot and shoe store out of business Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Treadwell Engineering
Co.
June 28 1910 New industry for Easton - Treadwell Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Treadwell Engineering
Co.
June 28 1910 New industry for Easton - Treadwell Easton Express p. 5
Business - Treadwell Engineering
Co.
Oct. 11 1910 Treadwell underway - ground broken Easton Sentinel
Business - Treadwell Engineering
Co.
Oct. 6 1910 Ground broken for big works - Treadwell Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Treadwell Engineering
Co.
Oct. 6 1910 Treadwell underway - ground broken Easton Express
Business - Victor Balata Belting
Co.
Aug. 4 1910 Bright prospects for belting company Easton Express p. 5
Business - Victor Balata Belting
Co.
Aug. 8 1910 New things about the belting plant Easton Daily Free Press p. 5
Business - Victor Balata Belting
Co.
Feb. 11 1910 Victor Balata Belting Co. to be new industry
for Easton
Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 5
Business - Victor Balata Belting
Co.
Feb. 9 1910 Victor Balata Velting plant to be new
industry for Easton
Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Victor Balata Belting
Co.
July 12 1910 Balata belting factory Easton Sentinel
Business - Victor Balata Belting
Co.
July 5 1910 Ground broken for new belting plant Easton Daily Free Press p. 3
Business - Victor Balata Belting
Co.
July 6 1910 Victor Balata Belting Co. to be new industry
for Easton
Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 5
Business - Victor Balata Belting
Co.
June 28 1910 Balata belting factory Easton Sentinel
Business - Victor Balata Belting
Co.
May 11 1910 Agreement for leather belting company now
assured
Easton Daily Free Press
Centre Square - Trees July 19 1910 Plan to improve Easton Circle. Gives diagram
of trees
Easton Sentinel
Chamber of Commerce, Easton Feb. 11 1910 Holds first annual meeting Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 3
Chamber of Commerce, Easton Feb. 15 1910 Easton Board of Trade completes first year Easton Sentinel
Chamber of Commerce, Easton June 17 1910 Landed 4 new industries Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 6
Children's Home, Easton June 18 1910 25 years of noble work Easton Express p. 5
Churches - Methodist Oct. 21 1910 Local history of Methodism Easton Daily Free Press
Churches - Methodist Oct. 25 1910 Local history of Methodism Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 2
Churches - Reformed Sept. 27 1910 Grace Reformed congregation (College Hill)
anniversary
Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 1
Churches - St. Anthony's Nov. 21 1910 Dedication of St. Anthony's Catholic mission
on East Lehigh Street.
Easton Daily Free Press p. 5
Churches - St. John's Lutheran April 29 1910 Parish house at St. John's dedicated. Easton Express p. 5
Churches - St. John's Lutheran May 3 1910 Parish house at St. John's dedicated. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 1
Churches - St. Joseph Dec. 27 1910 Silver Jubilee Easton Free Press (daily
ed.)
Circuses June 7 1910 Ringling show comes to town Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 3
Clothing Stores Feb. 1 1910 Warne residence in Centre Square leased by
Eugene Barnako.
Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 1
Clothing Stores May 29 1910 Description of Rosenbaum's store. Easton Sentinel
Clubs - Bangor, PA Feb. 22 1910 Bangor lodge of Elks dedicates its home. Easton Daily Free Press
Clubs - Elks May 12 1910 Elks home formally dedicated Easton Express P. 5
Clubs - Elks May 12 1910 Elks buy site for a home Easton Express P. 5
Clubs - Odd Fellows June 10 1910 Anniversary of Lihicton Lodge, Odd Fellows
gives history or Easton Lodge
Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
P. 3
Cody, William (Buffalo Bill) May 24 1910 Last visit with Wild West Show Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
P. 3
Curfew November 19 1910 Curfew bill in council. Easton Express P. 5
Dryland Church Jan. 25 1910 Dryland Church case in court Easton Express p. 5
Easton Post Office Oct. 8 1910 Contract awarded for new post office. Easton Express
Easton Public Library April 19 1910 Church street to be graded in front of Easton
Public Library.
Easton Public Library June 17 1910 Councilmen don't like church street job.They
voted $ 4,000-in front of library
Easton Express
Easton Public Library March 22 1910 New entrance for E. P. L. [from
Northampton]
Easton semi-weekly free
press
P.1
Easton, City of - Employees Nov. 19 1910 Frank Howard Raub elected city engineer Easton Daily Free Press
Easton, City of - Employees Nov. 5 1910 John J. McNeal resigns as city engineer Easton Daily Free Press
Easton, City of - Fire Department -
Equipment
May 21 1910 Councilmen condemn their own property to
sell old Franklin steamer
Easton Express
Easton, City of - Fire Department -
Stations
Aug. 12 1910 New 6th St. fire house is accepted Easton Express p. 5
Easton, City of - Fire Department -
Stations - South Side
Aug. 12 1910 New South Side firehouse is accepted Easton Express p. 5
Easton, City of - History April 13 1910 "100 minutes from Broadway" is new slogan
for boosters for Easton
Easton Express p. 5
Easton, City of - Streets - Bank
Street
April 19 1910 Strenuous times on South Bank Street. (Lists
new buildings going up.)
Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 2
Easton, City of - Streets - Church
Street
May 7 1910 For grading Church St. Easton Express p. 5
Easton, South - Industry Nov. 16 1910 South Side sites to be opened for industry Easton Express
Education - Curriculum May 13 1910 Recess periods established in schools. Easton Daily Free Press
Education - Curriculum Nov. 23 1910 Easton School District new department of
manual training a success.
Easton Daily Free Press
Education - High School (2nd
Street)
Oct. 14 1910 One continuous session to be tried for High
School.
Easton Express
Electric Lighting April 21 1910 E.J. Fox to assist in arc lamp suit. Easton Express
Electric Lighting Dec. 11 1910 Board of trade secures lower lighting rate. Easton Daily Free Press
Electric Lighting Dec. 15 1910 Another step for contract lighting. City
department to ask bids from private
corporation.
Easton Express p. 5
Electric Lighting Feb. 1 1910 Another flop on city lights. Easton Express p. 5
Electric Lighting Feb. 1, April 21 1910 Warner case off till May. City's suit over
lamps will be tried next term of court.
Easton Express p. 5
Electric Lighting Jan. 10 & 26 1910 Warner case off till May. City's suit over
lamps will be tried next term of court.
Easton Express
Electric Lighting Jan. 26 1910 May buy current for city lighting. Easton Express p. 5
Electric Lighting July 14 1910 Councilmen are necessity for electric lights
at Riverside.
Easton Express
Electric Lighting May 9 1910 Case. Easton Express p. 5
Electric Lighting Oct. 3 1910 Another hitch in the city case (Warner Arc
lights).
Easton Express p. 5
Fire Companies - Franklin Fire Co. Jan. 7 1910 Franklin Steamer will not be sold. Easton Daily Free Press
Garbage Aug. 17 1910 Destroy garbage next month. Plant will be in
working order.
Easton Express
Garbage Dec. 7 1910 More on the garbage question. Easton Express p. 5
Garbage Feb. 14 1910 The gang, its candidates and schemes
(politics). Free Press denunciation of gang
garbage game.
Easton Express
Garbage Feb. 26 1910 Burning plans are discussed. Easton Express p. 5
Garbage Oct. 22 1910 Acceptance of incinerator. Easton Daily Free Press
Garbage Sept. 21 1910 Garbage and ashes must be separate from
now on.
Easton Express p. 5
Garbage - Disposal Aug. 31 1910 Appointments at garbage plant. Easton Daily Free Press p. 5
Garbage - Disposal Feb. 8 1910 Garbage incinerator site selected. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 3
Garbage - Disposal Jan. 19 1910 Dock St. site for incinerator. Easton Daily Free Press
Garbage - Disposal Jan. 21 1910 Dock St. site for incinerator. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 3
Garbage - Disposal Jan. 22 1910 Dock St. site for incinerator. Easton Express p. 5
Garbage - Disposal Jan. 23 1910 Dock St. site for incinerator. Easton Daily Free Press
Garbage - Disposal Jan. 25 1910 One step nearer incinerator. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 3
Garbage - Disposal Jan. 26 1910 One step nearer incinerator. Easton Express p. 5
Garbage - Disposal Jan. 8 1910 Dock St. site for incinerator. Easton Express p. 5
Garbage - Disposal July 8 1910 Town to buy equipment for garbage
collection.
Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 10
Garbage - Disposal June 24 1910 Municipal garbage collection adopted
(P'Burg).
Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 10
Garbage - Disposal March 1 1910 Equipment for the incinerator. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 3
Garbage - Disposal May 4 1910 Work at the incinerator plant. Easton Express p. 5
Garbage - Disposal Oct. 19 1910 City incinerator is accepted. Easton Express p. 5
Garbage - Disposal Sept. 15 1910 Appointments at garbage plant. Easton Daily Free Press
Garbage - Disposal Sept. 16 1910 Appointments at garbage plant. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 1, 2
Garbage - Disposal Sept. 2 1910 Mules will be used to haul garbage wagons. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 5
Garbage - Disposal Sept. 20 1910 Description of incinerator plant with picture. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 2, illus
Garbage - Disposal Sept. 3 1910 Mules will be used to haul garbage wagons. Easton Express p. 5
Green, Traill March 26 1910 Statue of the late, Dr. Traill Green placed in
cemetery.
Easton Express p. 5
Green, Traill March 26 1910 Harry Raul to design memorial for Dr. T.
Green.
Easton Daily Free Press p. 5
Green, Traill March 26 1910 Cemetery association to erect monument to
its founder.
Easton Express
Green, Traill March 29 1910 Commission for H.L. Raul -- to execute
statue of Traill Green.
Easton Sentinel
Health, Board of Sept. 9 1910 City preparing to clean house -- dumps must
go (names them).
Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 1
Incinerator Jan. 8, 19 &
22Feb. 5, July
28, 30
1910 Two sites (for incinerator) put up to city
councils.
Easton Express p. 5
Incinerator Oct. 19 1910 City incinerator is accepted. Easton Express p. 5
Lafayette College - Fraternities Dec. 21 1910 Can't tax college fraternity houses. Easton Daily Free Press p.7
Lafayette College - Fraternities Dec. 21 1910 Can't tax college fraternity houses. Easton Express p. 5
Lafayette College - Fraternities Feb. 5 1910 Zeta Psi fraternity opens new home. Easton Daily Free Press
Lafayette College - Fraternities Feb. 8 1910 Tau chapter, Zeta Psi opens new house. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 3, illus.
Lafayette College - Fraternities Nov. 24 1910 Can't tax college fraternity houses. Easton Express p. 5
Lafayette College - Mechanical
Engineering
Oct. 27 1910 Mechanical engineering building for
Lafayette College.
Easton Daily Free Press
Lawall, W. S. June 27 1910 Obituary of W. S. Lawall Easton Express p. 5
Mack, E.B. Nov. 16 1910 Obit. Of E.B. Mack. Easton Daily Free Press
Mummers Dec. 7 1910 Mummers parade a big success. Easton Daily Free Press
Murder June 14 1910 Trial of Trooper Moughan for killing Joseph
Szambo during the Bethlehem Steel strike.
Easton Express
Murder June 15 1910 Trooper Moughan goes free after killing
Joseph Szambo during Bethlehem Steel
Strike.
Easton Express
Murder March 1 1910 Trial of Trooper Moughan for killing Joseph
Szambo during the Bethlehem Steel strike
Easton Express
Northampton Co., PA - Prison -
Building
Jan. 21 1910 Jail addition cost $144,387.24 Easton Express
Orpheum Theatre Aug. 19 1910 Able to present vaudeville -- Orpheum
legitimate theatre.
Easton Daily Free Press p. 5
Phillipsburg, N.J. Aug. 2 1910 Phillipsburg's new advertising sign. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 3
Phillipsburg, N.J. Sept. 2 1910 New post-office. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 10
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Churches Dec. 30 1910 Elevator fall in steeple. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 1
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Education Sept. 13 1910 Purcell school building to be erected. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 10
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Fire Companies Jan. 18 1910 Phillipsburg Centennial firehouse in bad
shape.
Easton Daily Free Press
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Trolley
Transportation
Dec. 3 1910 Phillipsburg town will appeal trolley track
gauge change.
Easton Daily Free Press
Post Office - Building Oct.8 1910 Contract awarded for new post office Easton Express P. 5
Railroads - Wrecks July 30 1910 Jersey Central derailed by wreckers. Easton Express
Reeder, Frank Dec. 7 & 10 1910 Obit. Of General Frank Reeder. Easton Daily Free Press
Schools - Washington Dec. 9 1910 Washington School - located at 41 S. 7th
Street. Named after George Washington.
Built in 1854.
Easton Express
Taylor, George - Portrait Dec. 24 1910 Taylor portrait may be removed from
Independence Hall -- may not be authentic.
Easton Daily Free Press
Theaters - Able and Orpheum Aug. 2 1910 Easton's theaters combine -- Able and
Orpheum
Easton Sentinel
Trolley Transportation Jan. 4 1910 Hays to quit shoe business -- will devote all
time to street railroad.
Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 1
Trolley Transportation June 10 1910 Local trolley lines will be consolidated. Easton Express
Trolley Transportation Nov. 9 1910 New trolley plan on the way -- seeks to bring
all cars to city's centre.
Easton Express p. 5
Trolley Transportation - Hay Line April 26 1910 Hay lines and Pa. Easton and W. road joined. Easton Sentinel
Trolley Transportation -
Philadelphia
April 5 1910 Important announcement -- trolley cars to
run to Philadelphia.
Easton Sentinel
Trolley Transportation - Routes Nov. 9 1910 New trolley plan on way. Board of Trade
seeks to bring all cars to City's business
centre.
Easton Express
Warren Hospital - Washington April 13 1910 Booker T. Washington speaks here. Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
City Guard
November 2 1910 Godley to be made Captain of Easton City
Guard.
Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
City Guards
November 2 1910 Godley to be made Captain of Easton City
Guard.
Easton Express P. 5
Wars - Military Companies October 22 1910 Captain Stitzer welcomed home - Captain of
Easton Grays.
Easton Daily Free Press
Water Supply March 30 1910 Mountain water for West Easton. Easton Express
Wolf, George Aug. 6 1910 Plan for Wolf memorial. Easton Express p. 5
Wolf, George Aug. 8 1910 Wolf memorial meets with favor. Easton Express
Wolf, George - Memorial
Gateway
Aug. 6 & 7 1910 Plan for Wolf Memorial. Easton Express p. 5
Y.M.C.A. Aug. 2 1910 Considering sites for Y.M.C.A. bldg. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 3
Y.M.C.A. July 27 1910 Y.M.C.A. Building plans blocked. Easton Express p. 5
Y.M.C.A. July 28 1910 Y.M.C.A. may yet purchase site. Easton Express . 5
Y.M.C.A. July 29 1910 Y.M.C.A. purchase about assured. Easton Express p. 5
Y.M.C.A. July 29 1910 Considering sites for Y.M.C.A. bldg. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 5
Y.M.C.A. - Site Sept. 30 1910 Y.M.C.A. to take Sixth Street site. Easton Express p. 5
Youells, Benjamin May 29 1910 Benjamin Youells 90 years old -- give
biography.
Easton Sentinel
Bangor, PA. - Fires. Jan. 31 1911 Cost of fire in Bangor is $10,000.00. Easton Centinel
Bath, Pa - History. Nov. 28, 1911. 1911 Address - "Bath and Environs" by Dr. G.T.
Fox.
Easton Sentinel
Bridges, Delaware July 1 1911 Board of trade calls upon commissioners to
enforce terms of bridge contract on Third
Street bridge.
Easton Express
Bridges, Delaware July 11 1911 Board of trade calls upon commissioners to
enforce terms of bridge contract on Third
Street bridge.
Easton Express
Bridges, Delaware July 12 1911 Board of trade calls upon commissioners to
enforce terms of bridge contract on Third
Street Bridge.
Easton Express p. 5
Bridges, Delaware July 13 1911 Board of trade calls upon commissioners to
enforce terms of bridge contract on Third
Street bridge.
Easton Express
Bridges, Delaware July 13 1911 Bridge builders got busy after meeting Easton Daily Free Press
Bridges, Lehigh April 27 1911 Third Street Bridge contract is awarded Easton Daily Free Press
Bridges, Lehigh July 12 1911 Contractors ordered to open Third Street
Bridge
Easton Daily Free Press
Bridges, Lehigh Nov. 4 1911 County is fully protected on South Third
Street Lehigh bridge contract
Easton Free Press
Bridges, Suspension Aug. 30 1911 Suspension bridge 25 years old Easton Daily Free Press p. 5
Business - Banks Nov. 3 1911 Postal Savings Bank opened. Easton Express p. 5
Business - Bethlehem April 24 1911 Bethlehem can now build its own water
works.
Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Boots and Shoes Nov. 25 1911 Local investors will not forget this
experience - United Shoe Repairing Co.
assets sold.
Easton Free Press (daily
ed.)
Business - Breweries Oct. 11 1911 Ad showing picture of Seitz Brewing Co. Easton Free Press (daily
ed.)
Business - Cameron Pump July 18 1911 Ground will be broken for the plant of the
Cameron Steam Pump Works.
Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Cameron Pump June 8 1911 Still another good industry is secured.
Cameron Pump is coming to Phillipsburg.
Easton Daily Free Press p. 7
Business - Carpets June 14 1911 Easton lands two more industries, John
Crossley & Sons carpet manufacture and
Hawley Down-Draft Furnace Co.
Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Cement Industry May 10 1911 Bath Portland Cement Co. in new hands. Easton Express p. 5
Business - Cement Industry May 10 1911 Clark faction gets Bath Portland Cement. Easton Daily Free Press p. 7
Business - Chemical Industry Aug. 30 1911 Lehigh Valley Chemical Co. gets charter. Easton Daily Free Press p. 5
Business - Food Industry Dec. 1 1911 More arrests for violating pure food laws ( in
Lehigh Valley).
Easton Free Press (daily
ed.)
Business - Food Industry June 6 & 13 1911 Diamond anniversary of founding of Drake
and Co.
Easton Sentinel
Business - Food Industry June 7 1911 Diamond Anniversary of founding of Drake
and Co.
Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Food Industry March 14 1911 Anniversary of Drake and Co. Easton Sentinel
Business - Furnace Company Aug. 3 1911 Hawlwy Down-Draft Furnace Company -
ground broken for new industry.
Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Mills Aug. 24 1911 Hawk Flour and Feed Mill to conduct
business established Henry E. Hawk
Easton Daily Free Press p. 5
Business - Printing Jan. 3 1911 Correll fire with pictures. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 1 & 8
Business - Silk Industry Sept. 1 1911 Continental silk mill shut down by strike Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Slate Industry Sept. 6 1911 Obituary of F.M. Hower, pioneer slate
operator
Easton Daily Free Press p. 5
Business - Tools Aug. 18 1911 Three plants to be consolidated ( Easton
Tool & Machine Co., Richard P. Lippey, and
Jackson Vise & Tool Co. of Vineland, NJ)
Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Victor Balata Belting
Co.
May 15 1911 New industry in operation Easton Express p. 5
Business - Victor Balata Belting
Co.
May 15 1911 Victory Balata Belting Co. plant has started
up
Easton Daily Free Press
Carter Republic Oct. 23 1911 Founder's Day at Carter Republic Easton Free Press
Carter Republic Oct. 24 1911 Founders Day (picture of Brease cottage) Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
Centre Square - Fountain July 22 1911 Award contract to erect public fountain Easton Daily Free Press p. 7
Churches - Moravian Nov. 6 1911 Fire in historic Moravian Church (Schoeneck) Easton Free Press
Churches - Moravian Nov. 7 1911 Fire in historic Moravian Church (Schoeneck) Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
Churches - Presbyterian May 22 1911 Loving cup presented to Charles Knauss,
organist of Brainerd Union Church
Easton Daily Free Press
Churches - Presbyterian Oct. 13 1911 First Presbyterian Church has 100th
anniversary
Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 3
Churches - Presbyterian Oct. 7 1911 Portraits of early Presbyterians form part of
decorations of the First Presbyterian Church
centennial
Easton Free Press
Churches - Presbyterian Oct. 9 1911 Centennial of Old First Presbyterian Church Easton Free Press
Churches - St. Joseph Dec. 18 1911 Blessing of statue and bell at St. Joseph's. Easton Free Press (daily
ed.)
Churches - St. Joseph March 11 &
March 13
1911 St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church
destroyed by fire.
Easton Express
Churches - St. Joseph March 14 1911 St. Joseph's church ruined by fire. Easton Sentinel
Churches - St. Joseph March 14 1911 St. Joseph's church ruined by fire. Easton Semi-Weekly Free
Press
p.1 & p.3
Churches - St. Joseph March 28 1911 St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church
destroyed by fire.
Easton Express p. 5
Clothing Trade Nov. 14 1911 New industry for Wind Gap (Blue Mountain
Shirt Co.).
Easton Free Press (daily
ed.)
Clubs - Jacksonian Aug. 7 1911 Club purchases Knecht property on South
6th Street
Easton Daily Free Press
Coates, Thomas May 18 1911 Military parade to precede dedication of
Bandmaster's monument
Easton Express P. 5
Coates, Thomas May 18 1911 Easton honors the memory of Thomas
Coates
Easton Daily Free Press
Coates, Thomas May 20 1911 Tribute paid to memory of Professor Coates Easton Express
Coates, Thomas May 20 1911 Easton honors the memory of Thomas
Coates
Easton Daily Free Press
Coates, Thomas May 23 1911 In memoriam of Professor Thomas Coates--
memorial erected
Easton Sentinel
Columbus Day October 13 1911 Columbus Day celebrated Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
Correll Building Jan. 2 1911 Fire sweeps building Easton Express
Cowgirl July 5 1911 Western cowgirl rides into town. Nan J.
Aspinwall of Kalispell, Montana.
Easton Daily Free Press
Crime - Manslaughter July 10 1911 Young Egbert James is held for shooting
McCluskey.
Easton Daily Free Press
Crime - Manslaughter July 4 1911 Young Eastonian kills a man in "shooting"
town. Charles J. McCluskey was killed by
Egbert James.
Easton Sentinel
Crime - Manslaughter July 5 1911 Young Eastonian kills a man in "shooting"
town. Charles J. McCluskey was killed by
Egbert James.
Easton Daily Free Press
Crime - Manslaughter July 6 1911 Young Egbert James is held for shooting
McCluskey.
Easton Daily Free Press
Crime - Manslaughter Sept. 12 1911 James trial will begin Wednesday for the
"Wild West" shooting of Charles McCluskey.
Easton Daily Free Press
Crime - Manslaughter Sept. 13 & 15 1911 James trial will begin Wednesday for the
"Wild West" shooting of Charles McCluskey.
Easton Free Press (daily
ed.)
Crime - Manslaughter Sept. 20 1911 Egbert James acquitted. Easton Free Press (daily
ed.)
Delaware, Lackawanna &
Western - Strikes
Sept. 16 1911 D L & W strike order issued. Easton Free Press (daily
ed.)
Delaware, Lackawanna &
Western - Wrecks
May 2 1911 D.L. and W. excursion train leaves tracks
near Martin's Creek.
Easton Sentinel
Dental Clinic Nov. 7 1911 Opening of the free dental dispensary Easton Free Press p. 7
Department Stores Aug. 7 1911 The Globe Store in new hands. Easton Daily Free Press
Easton Hospital July 8 1911 New site for city hospital. Proposal to erect
one down the Delaware River.
Easton Express p. 5
Easton Hospital - Dental Dept. Nov. 7 1911 Free dental dispensary opened at Easton
Hospital.
Easton Express p. 5
Easton Hospital - staff Dec. 6 1911 Local physicians confer on Easton Hospital
matters - not managed to their liking.
Easton Free Press.
Easton Hospital-Staff Dec. 8 1911 Local physiciansconfer on Easton Hospital
matters--not to their liking.
Easton semi-weekly free
press
p.3
Easton Post Office- Postal Savings Nov. 3 1911 Postal savings bank will open tomorrow. Easton Free Press (daily
ed.)
p. 7
Easton Post Office- Postmaster March 16 1911 Joseph W. Pascoe, Easton's twenty - second
postmaster
Easton Public Library April 14 1911 Carnegie again helps library Easton Daily free press
Easton Public Library May 20 1911 City approves acceptance of Carnegie offer. Easton Daily Free Press
Easton Public Library
Addition
April 14 1911 Carnegie gives more to Easton Library. Easton Express
Easton, City of - Elections Aug. 24 1911 No keystone ticket in city or county this fall. Easton Daily Free Press
Easton, City of - Fire Department -
Stations - South Side
May 4 1911 For fire alarm bell over on South Side Easton Daily Free Press p. 7
Easton, City of - History May 16 1911 "Easton many years ago" by Reuben Kolb Easton Daily Free Press
Easton, City of - History May 16 1911 Looking backward on old Easton Easton Express p. 5
Easton, City of - Mayors Dec. 4 1911 David W. Nevin is now mayor of Easton Easton Free Press
Easton, City of - Streets -
Northampton Street
Aug. 4 1911 Vitrified blocks for paving grade (north side
of Northampton from Centre Square to 6th
St.)
Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 3
Easton, City of - Streets - Paving June 8 1911 Amiesite paving for No. 2nd St. Easton Express p. 5
Easton, City of - Streets - Paving Sept. 12 1911 Gang ready to pave 3rd St. Easton Express p. 5
Easton, City of - Streets - Paving Sept. 2 1911 New street scheme provides for levying a
fee for digging up streets
Easton Express
Easton, City of - Streets - Repairs Aug. 1 1911 Vitrified blocks for paving grade Easton Daily Free Press
Easton, City of - Streets - Repairs Aug. 6 1911 Proposed changes at new bridge approach.
Removal of Belgian Block paving at Lehigh
Valley Station.
Easton Daily Free Press p. 5
Easton, City of - Streets - Repairs June 17 1911 No $20,000 for street repairs Easton Daily Free Press
Easton, City of - Streets - Repairs June 8 1911 No $20,000 for street repairs Easton Daily Free Press
Easton, City of - Streets - Second
Street
July 22 1911 Amiesite for Second St. Easton Daily Free Press
Easton, City of - Streets - Second
Street
July 8 1911 Amiesite for Second St. Easton Daily Free Press
Easton, City of - Streets - Third
Street
July 21 1911 Amend ordinance for amiesite on No. 3rd St. Easton Daily Free Press
Easton, City of - Taxation Oct. 21 1911 Assessors have violated city ordinance Easton Free Press
Easton, City of - Views Sept. 25 1911 Glimpses of Easton at the time "The Daily
Free Press" was started (1866). Entire paper
has pictures of Easton today and in 1866.
Easton Free Press
Easton, South - Annexation Sept. 15 1911 South Side not a burden to city Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
Easton, South - Education April 20 1911 Ground broken for parochial school on
South Side.
Easton Express
Easton, South - Recreation Oct. 10 1911 South Side park bill is held up. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 3
Education - Churchman's
Business College
July 3 1911 Large crowd at opening of Churchman's
Business College.
Easton Daily Free Press p. 7
Education - Churchman's
Business College
July 4 1911 New business college in Easton - W.E.
Churchman starts school.
Easton Sentinel
Education - Churchman's
Business College
June 30 1911 New school of business starts in city. Easton Daily Free Press p. 6
Education - Curriculum - Sewing June 9 1911 To teach sewing in High School. Easton Daily Free Press
Education - Health July 28 1911 No medical inspector for city schools. Easton Daily Free Press
Education - History Sept. 1 1911 City schools to open under the new school
code.
Easton Daily Free Press
Electric Lighting April 19 1911 City contends Warner lamps fail to burn. Easton Daily Free Press
Electric Lighting Jan. 9, April 18 1911 Lamp case is postponed (Easton versus
Warner Arc Lamp).
Easton Express p. 5
Fires Jan. 3 1911 Correll Building destroyed -- New Year's eve
fire.
Easton Sentinel
Flag Jan. 17 1911 Easton flag presented to Pa. Soc. Of NYC. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 1
Foresters of America May 16 1911 Foresters of America open state convention
in Easton.
Easton Daily Free Press
Foresters of America May 16 1911 Easton opens gates to Forestors of America. Easton Express
Garbage June 21 1911 To collect garbage twice every week. Easton Daily Free Press p. 7
Green, Traill June 6 1911 Bronze statue of Dr. Traill Green unveiled. Easton Sentinel
Green, Traill May 30 1911 Bronze statue of Dr. Traill Green unveiled
with imposing ceremonies.
Easton Daily Free Press
Hospitals - Pest House May 5 1911 City pest houses to be improved. Easton Daily Free Press p. 7
Lafayette College - History June 21 1911 Lafayette College and Church may separate. Easton Express
Lauder, Harry Nov. 28 1911 Harry Lauder comes to town. Easton Free Press (daily
ed.)
Lehigh Valley Railroad Aug. 22 1911 Cars burned at Valley Station - escaping gas. Easton Express
Lehigh Valley Railroad - Wrecks Aug. 21, 25 &
26
1911 26 dead, 69 hurt in Valley wreck at
Manchester.
Easton Daily Free Press
Lehigh Valley Railroad - Wrecks May 4 1911 Coroner's jury starts inquiry into the wreck
near Martin's Creek.
Easton Daily Free Press
March, Dr. Sept. 12 1911 Funeral. Easton Express
March, Dr. Sept. 9 1911 Dr. March dies at home on campus. Easton Express
March, Francis Andrew Nov. 1 1911 Memorial for Francis March. Easton Free Press (daily
ed.)
March, Francis Andrew Sept. 11 1911 Death of Dr. F.A. March. Death causes
general expression of sorrow.
Easton Daily Free Press
March, Francis Andrew Sept. 12 1911 Obit. Of Prof. Francis A. March. Easton Sentinel
March, Francis Andrew Sept. 12 1911 Dr. March laid to rest. Easton Daily Free Press
March, Francis Andrew Sept. 12-15 1911 Obituary of Francis March. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 1-3
March, Francis Andrew Sept. 9 1911 Obituary of Dr. F.A. March, Sr. Easton Daily Free Press
Morris Canal Feb. 21 1911 Lehigh Valley would abandon Morris canal. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 7
Mummers Jan. 2 1911 Mummers parade a big success. Easton Express
Murder July 10 1911 Young man shot dead in West Easton.
Charles McCluskey killed by Egbert James.
Easton Express p. 5
Murder July 11 1911 Young man shot dead in West Easton.
Charles McCluskey killed by Egbert James.
Easton Express
Murder July 5 1911 Young man shot dead in West Easton.
Charles McCluskey killed by Egbert James.
Easton Express
Murder July 6 1911 Young man shot dead in West Easton.
Charles McCluskey killed by Egbert James.
Easton Express p. 5
Murder June 12 1911 Husband dead, wife arrested. Mrs. Helen
Lukas of Bath, PA, held for causing death of
Joseph Lukas.
Easton Daily Free Press
Murder Sept. 14 - 20 1911 Young man shot dead in West Easton.
Charles McCluskey killed by Egbert James.
Easton Express
North. Co. Country Clubs Dec. 20 1911 New house for country club. Easton Express p. 5
Ohl Dec. 6 1911 Obit. Of E.N.R. Ohl. Easton Express p. 5
P.R.R. - Wrecks June 1 1911 Martin's Creek wreck caused by bad track. Easton Daily Free Press
P.R.R. - Wrecks May 1 1911 Wreckage of train in which Utica school
teachers were killed.
Easton Daily Free Press
P.R.R. - Wrecks May 2 1911 Wreck dead may be increased to 15. Easton Daily Free Press
P.R.R. - Wrecks May 3 1911 P.R.R. is still probing wreck. Easton Daily Free Press
Palmer Township Sept. 28 1911 Palmer citizens vent opposition to
annexation.
Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 3
Palmer Township - Annexation Aug. 19 1911 Surburbanites ask annexation (Palmer
Township).
Easton Daily Free Press
Palmer Township - Annexation Aug. 29 1911 Favor annexing Palmer Township. Easton Express p. 5
Palmer Township - Annexation Aug. 29 1911 Law department for annexation (of Palmer). Easton Daily Free Press p. 5
Palmer Township - Annexation Nov. 18 1911 Easton Annex part Palmer Township. Easton Express
Palmer Township - Annexation Nov. 18 1911 Annexation bill now up to mayor (Palmer
Township).
Easton Free Press (daily
ed.)
Palmer Township - Annexation Nov. 21 1911 Palmer citizens to meet to protest
annexation.
Easton Express
Palmer Township - Annexation Nov. 24, 25 1911 Palmer citizens vent opposition to
annexation.
Easton Free Press (daily
ed.)
Palmer Township - Annexation Nov. 4 1911 Select council adopts annexation ordinance
(Palmer Tsp).
Easton Free Press (daily
ed.)
Palmer Township - Annexation Nov. 4 1911 Select council for annexation of Palmer. Easton Express p. 5
Palmer Township - Annexation Sept. 1 1911 Palmer Township annexation discussed. Easton Daily Free Press p. 5
Parks Family Oct. 13 1911 Parks, William R. Obituary. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 3
Patriotic Order Sons of America Sept. 13 1911 Patriotic sons form a military branch - Co. D
of Pa. Reserves.
Easton Free Press (daily
ed.)
p. 5
Phillipsburg, N.J. April 28 1911 Governor Wilson at Phillipsburg Trade
Board's first banquet.
Easton Daily Free Press
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Centennial July 3 1911 Phillipsburg's Golden Jubilee Week. Easton Daily Free Press
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Education Oct. 12 1911 6th Ward appreciates Harwig School
building.
Easton Free Press (daily
ed.)
p. 3
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Police Dept. Aug. 22 1911 Stokes "fired" off of police force in
Phillispburg. First under tenure of office act.
Easton Daily Free Press p. 3
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Sewer Aug. 8 1911 Phillipsburg to build sewer for pump works. Easton Daily Free Press
Playgrounds Nov. 30 1911 City to have dept. of parks and playgrounds. Easton Free Press (daily
ed.)
Playgrounds Oct. 21 1911 For a public park on the So. Side. Easton Free Press (daily
ed.)
p. 7
Playgrounds Oct. 7 1911 So. Side park bill is held up. Easton Free Press (daily
ed.)
Railroads - Lehigh Valley Railroad July 1 1911 Lehigh Valley must pay back reparation
awarded against the railroad for excessive
rates on anthracite coal.
Easton Daily Free Press
Railroads - P.R.R. April 29 1911 People killed and injured in Pa. wreck, near
Martin's Creek.
Easton Daily Free Press
Railroads - Wrecks April 29, May
1, 4
1911 Eleven known dead on Saturday wreck on
Belvidere-Delaware Road (Martin's Creek).
Easton Express
Rambo March 6 1911 Obit. Of George C. Rambo. Easton Express
Seitz, John A. Feb. 7 1911 Obit. Of John A. Seitz. Easton Express
Taxation - 1911 Aug. 30 1911 "Shall corporation taxes go to
municipalities" Paper by H.J. Steele.
Easton Express
Telephone Oct. 11 1911 Poor telephone service in city, subscribers
say.
Easton Free Press (daily
ed.)
Third Class Cities Aug. 29 1911 12th annual convention of league of Third
Class Cities opens in Easton.
Easton Daily Free Press
Trolley Transportation Nov. 7 1911 Easton cut off by trolley schedule. Pen argyl,
Wind Gap, and that section of county have
no connections.
Easton Free Press (daily
ed.)
Trolley Transportation Sept. 8 1911 Hay Line to buy its power in future. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 3
Trolley Transportation - Bangor &
Portland
Aug. 15 1911 3 arrests for alleged hold-up of trolley
Company of Bangor & Portland.
Easton Daily Free Press
Trolley Transportation - Bangor &
Portland
Aug. 19 1911 Alleged bribe seekers must stand trial
(extorting money from Bangor & Portland
Traction Company).
Easton Daily Free Press
Trolley Transportation - E & W Dec. 1 1911 J. W. Fox new head of E & W trolley road. Easton Free Press (daily
ed.)
Trolley Transportation - Easton
Transit Co.
Dec. 23 1911 Transit Co. refuses to pay for use of bridge
(3rd St.) Charge $33,333.33 toward cost of
erecting bridge.
Easton Free Press (daily
ed.)
Trolley Transportation - Fares June 6 1911 Pay-as-you-enter cars are coming. Easton Daily Free Press
Trolley Transportation - Fares Oct. 3 1911 3 pay-as-you-enter cars to go into service
with Easton Transit Co.
Easton Free Press (daily
ed.)
p. 7
Trolley Transportation - Hay Line May 9 1911 Four Hay Line Stockholders in equity suit. Easton Daily Free Press
Trolley Transportation - Hay Line Sept. 5 1911 Hay Line to buy its power in the future. Easton Daily Free Press p. 5
Trolley Transportation - Slate Belt
Trolley Co.
Aug. 26 1911 Slate belt trolley to change hands. Easton Daily Free Press p. 5
Trolley Transportation - Slate Belt
Trolley Co.
Oct. 25 1911 Slate belt trolley bought by syndicate. Easton Free Press (daily
ed.)
p. 7
Trolley Transportation - Tracks May 25 1911 Complaint about trolley tracks. Easton Daily Free Press
Trolley Transportation -
Washington
Jan. 24 1911 Number of Pa. and Easton, and Washington
of New Jersey trolleys merge.
Easton Sentinel
Wars - Civil War - Regiment
Reunions
April 18 1911 First defenders celebrate their 50th
anniversary. Survivors of five companies of
First Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers are
guests of city from which they marched
forth April 1861.
Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - Civil War - Soldiers October 10 1911 Obituary of William R. Parks, Civil War
Veteran.
Easton Free Press (daily
ed.)
Wars - War with Mexico -
Soldiers
Dec. 6 1911 Obituary of E.N.R. Ohl, veteran of Mexican
War.
Easton Free Press (daily
ed.)
Washington, N.J. - Banks Nov. 17 1911 Bank suspends at Washington, N.J.
(Washington National)
Easton Free Press (daily
ed.)
Washington, N.J. - Banks Nov. 17 1911 Doors of Washington, N.J. bank closed. Easton Express p. 17
Water - South Side Co. May 30 1911 So. Side Water supply is inadequate. Easton Daily Free Press
Water Supply March 21 1911 S.S. water supply. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 3
Weather - Electrical Storm June 13 1911 Death and disaster in wake of fierce
electrical storm.
Easton Daily Free Press
Wilson, Woodrow April 28 1911 Woodrow Wilson speaks to Phillipsburg
Board of Trade.
Easton Express
Wilson, Woodrow May 2 1911 Gov. Woodrow Wilson speaks at
Phillipsburg.
Easton Sentinel
Y.M.C.A. March 3 1911 Y.M.C.A. gives up 6th St. site. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 5
Y.M.C.A. - Site March 2 1911 Y.M.C.A. gives up Sixth Street site. Easton Express p. 5
Bangor, - Old Home Week. Aug. 12 1912 Old Home Week. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 1.
Bangor, - Old Home Week. Aug. 27 1912 Old Home Week. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 2.
Bangor, PA - Churches Jan. 15 1912 Bangor's Welsh Church burned. Easton Express p. 5
Bangor, PA - Old Home Week. Aug. 19 - 24 1912 Bangor's Old Home Week - gives history of
the borough.
Easton Daily Free Press
Bangor, PA - Old Home Week. Aug. 20 1912 Bangor's old home week - gives history of
the borough.
Easton Sentinel
Bangor, PA. - History. Aug. 21 1912 Mackey tells Bangor's history. Easton Express
Bath, PA Aug. 5 1912 Old Home Week is held in Bath, PA. Easton Argus
Bath, PA Aug. 6 1912 Old Home Week is held in Bath, PA. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 1 & 7
Bath, PA Aug. 9 1912 Old Home Week is held in Bath, PA. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 2
Bath, PA Jan. 12 1912 History of the borough of Bath, PA for the
last 60 years.
Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 9
Bath, PA. - Old Home Week. Aug. 10 1912 Old Home Week in Bangor. Easton Daily Free Press
Bath, PA. - Old Home Week. Aug. 5 1912 Old Home Week in Bath. Easton Daily Free Press pg. 2.
Bath, PA. - Old Home Week. Aug. 6 1912 Old Home Week in Bath. Easton Daily Free Press pg. 2.
Bath, PA. - Old Home Week. Aug. 7 1912 Old Home week in Bath. Easton Daily Free Press pg. 2.
Bath, PA. - Old Home Week. Aug. 9 1912 Old Home Week in Bath. Easton Daily Free Press
Bridges, Lehigh Sept. 27 1912 Picture of new bridge over Lehigh Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 1
Brodhead, Richard Feb. 23 1912 Portrait of Mr. Brodhead to be presented to
Court of Claims by Bar Association.
Easton Express p. 5
Business - 1900 - 1919 Feb. 2 1912 Industries. Dr. McIntire & C. Stewart's
papers on Easton industry.
Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 2
Business - Carpets Sept. 13 1912 Easton lands two more industries, John
Crossley & Sons carpet manufacture and
Hawley Down-Draft Furnace Co.
Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 3
Business - Cement Industry 1912 Alpha Cement was used in construction of
the first highway in New Jersey between
Phillipsburg and Washington, N.J. in 1912.
Business - Furniture Stores Jan. 9 1912 Fire at Feinberg - Brook Furniture house. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 1
Business - Hosiery May 25 1912 Strikers at Chipman Mill will remain out. Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Hosiery May 29 1912 Chipman Hosiery employees will return
Monday.
Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Keller's Music Store Nov. 29 1912 Keller's Music House - anniversary. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 5
Business - Silk Industry Jan. 3 1912 The R. and H. Simon Silk industry Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Silk Industry Jan. 5 1912 R. and H. Simon Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 2
Business - Silk Industry May 17 1912 600 weavers at Standard silk mill quit work Easton Daily Free Press p. 3
Business - Silk Industry May 18 1912 600 weavers at Standard silk mill quit work Easton Daily Free Press p. 3
Business - Silk Industry May 3 1912 Union forces strike at Simon mills Easton Express
Business - Silk Industry May 3 1912 600 employees of R. and H. Simon go on
strike
Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Silk Industry May 4 1912 Union forces strike at Simon mills Easton Express
Business - Silk Industry May 4 1912 600 employees of R. and H. Simon go on
strike
Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Silk Industry May 7 1912 600 employees of R. and H. Simon go on
strike
Easton Sentinel
Business - Wire Oct. 29 1912 Nail cutting, wire drawing division -
manufacture and history of Stewart wire
mills
Easton Daily Free Press
Business- Foundries July 30 1912 Easton gets industry - Ernst Wiener Co.
manufactures railroad necessities.
Easton Sentinel p. 7
Canals and canaling April 16 1912 Phillipsburg against canal abandonment Easton Daily Free Press p. 3
Children's Home, Easton June 11 1912 Gateway given to children's home as a
memorial
Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 5
Children's Home, Easton June 8 1912 Gateway given to Children's Home as a
memorial
Easton Daily Free Press
Churches - Mennonite Nov. 1 1912 Mennonite Brethren Church located first at
119 So. 14th St.
Easton Free Press illus.
Churches - Reformed April 25 1912 Finest Sunday School building to be erected
by the First Reformed Church
Easton Free Press (daily
ed.)
p. 7
Churches - Reformed Dec. 30 1912 First Reformed Church Sunday School
building is dedicated
Easton Free Press (daily
ed.)
p. 3
Churches - Reformed July 16 1912 Sunday School building cornerstone laid Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 5
Churches - Salem April 29 1912 Centennial of Salem Church, Forks
Township.
Easton Express
Churches - Salem Church May 7 1912 Forks church centennial. Salem Church of
Forks Township. Rev. F. B. Shafer read
history of church from 1808 to present. W.
J. Heller chief speaker.
Weekly Free Press p. 7
Churches - St. John's Lutheran
Church
Sept. 13 1912 75th anniversary. Kindergarten opens. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 9
Churches - St. Joseph May 13 1912 Dedication of St. Joseph Parochial School Easton Argus
Churches - St. Joseph May 14 1912 Dedication of St. Joseph's Parochial school. Easton Semi-Weekly Free
Press
p.1 & p.5
Churches - St. Joseph's May 13 1912 Dedication of St. Joseph Parochial school. Easton Daily Free Press
Clubs - Order of Owls Aug. 12 1912 Order of Owls organized in Easton Easton Express P. 5
Coates, Thomas Aug. 13 1912 Former Coates band--Anniversary of the day
mustered into service.
Easton Sentinel P. 7
Doctors March 12 1912 Obituary of Dr. A. H. R. Guiley. Easton Sentinel
Easton Post Office- building Sept. 3 1912 Government building is nearly ready. Easton semi-weekly free
press
P. 3
Easton Public Library April 13 1912 School board"s action provides larger
building.
Easton Daily Free Press
Easton Public Library April 16 1912 School board action assures larger library. Easton semi-weekly free
press
P.3
Easton Public Library April 16 1912 Enlarging Easton Library Easton Sentinel P. 7
Easton Public Library Feb. 6 1912 Trustees approve plan for library extension Easton Daily Free Press
Easton Public Library Jan. 9 1912 Trustees approve plan for library extension. Easton Daily Free Press
Easton Public Library
Addition
Jan. 9 1912 To enlarge the library fund of $15,000 for
addition-half to come from Carnegie.
Easton Express
Easton Public Library
Addition
April 13 1912 Carnegie gives more to Easton Library. Easton Express P. 5
Easton, City of - Description Jan. 25 1912 Description of Easton as seen by J.L.Rockey,
chief of State bureau of industrial statistics
Easton Daily Free Press
Easton, City of - Employees May 1 1912 Easton's first controller H.A. Rothrock is
dead
Easton Express
Easton, City of - Fire Department -
Equipment
Oct. 1 1912 Automobile engine for new fire company
given a test
Easton Express
Easton, City of - Streets - Paving Aug. 10 1912 New street plan finally adopted Easton Express p. 5
Easton, City of - Streets - Paving Aug. 17 1912 New street plan finally adopted Easton Express p. 5
Easton, City of - Streets - Paving July 20 1912 New street scheme provides for levying a
fee for digging up streets
Easton Express
Easton, City of - Traffic Nov. 16 1912 Automobiles need not keep to right when
going around Centre Square
Easton Express
Education - Food Feb. 10 1912 Lunch room to be equipped. Meals to be
furnished pupils of Easton High School in
building.
Easton Express p. 5
Education - Nazareth Hall May 24 1912 Tablet unveiled to the late Rev. Charles B.
Lanius of Nazareth Hall.
Easton Daily Free Press
Electric Lighting April 6 & 27 1912 Conduit bill makes a story (all overhead
wires to be placed in conduit).
Easton Express
Electric Lighting Aug. 1, 2 & 7 1912 People are demanding electric light
competition.
Easton Daily Free Press
Electric Lighting Aug. 14 1912 Power company condemned by local expert. Easton Daily Free Press
Electric Lighting Aug. 3 1912 First step in light fight. City orders
investigation into cost of commercial plant.
Easton Express
Electric Lighting Aug. 30 1912 Light probe committee is at work. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 3
Electric Lighting Aug. 6 1912 Council unanimous for conduit. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 3
Electric Lighting Aug. 6 1912 City council take action on light rate
increase.
Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 3
Electric Lighting Dec. 11 1912 New light rate in effect Jan. 1. Easton Express p. 5
Electric Lighting Jan. 11 1912 The new light plant scheme. Easton Express p. 5
Electric Lighting July 19 1912 Lighting bids unsatisfactory. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 1
Electric Lighting July 19, Aug. 7,
15
1912 First step in light fight. City orders
investigation into cost of commercial plant.
Easton Express p. 5
Electric Lighting Oct. 24 1912 Lighting trust sued by Edison Co. Easton Daily Free Press
Electric Lighting Oct. 5 1912 Bond issue for city light plant is
recommended.
Easton Daily Free Press
Electric Lighting Oct. 5, 19, 25,
30
1912 New light rate in effect Jan. 1. Easton Express
Electric Lighting Sept. 17 1912 Electrical question - temporary rate
suspended.
Easton Sentinel
Electric Lighting Sept. 17, Oct.
22
1912 Light rate probe. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 3
Electric Lighting Sept. 20 1912 Light rate probe. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 1
Electric Lighting Sept. 3 1912 Electric lighting -- Board of Trade
investigates rates.
Easton Sentinel p. 1
Fires March 12 1912 Pomfret and Knecht buildings prey to fires. Easton Sentinel
Fires March 5 1912 Morning blaze sweeps along So. 3rd St.
$180,000 loss.
Easton Express
Fires - Pomfret Building March 5 1912 Pomfret building destroyed by fire
originating in Bijou theatre.
Easton Daily Free Press
Hackett Family Nov. 12 1912 Obit. Of J.M. Hackett. Easton Sentinel
Indians - History Jan. 18 1912 Paper by W.J. Heller, tracing the history of
the Lenni Lenapes.
Easton Daily Free Press
Island Park Aug. 13 & 27 1912 Sousa and his band at Island Park. Easton Sentinel p. 7
Magee, Joseph C. Sept. 21 1912 Obit. Of Joseph C. Magee. Easton Express
March, Francis Andrew Feb. 9 1912 Bronze statue to be erected to Dr. F.A.
March.
Easton Daily Free Press
Miller March 30 1912 Obit. Of Conrad Miller. Easton Express p. 5
Monument - Lighting Feb. 23 1912 Offer to light soldiers monument. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 8
Monument - Spanish American
War
Aug. 14 1912 Site of memorial. Easton Express p. 7
Moravians May 7 1912 Moravians the first missionaries. Rev. Romig
presents claims based on ancient church
records.
Easton Express p. 5
Morris Turnpike, N.J. Sept. 13, Nov.
12
1912 Brief history, etc. 1st concrete road laid in
N.J.
Easton Free Press (daily
ed.)
Murder June 1 1912 In Phillipsburg, NJ--coroner's jury holds Fred
J. Brown (Bonislaw Troconia) as slayer of
Anna Lynch.
Easton Daily Free Press
Murder June 4 & 11 1912 Girl murdered--Annie Lynch by Bonislaw
Troconia, alias J. Fred Brown.
Easton Sentinel
Murder Oct. 12 1912 Slayer of Anna Lynch to be tried next week. Easton Daily Free Press p. 3
Murder Oct. 16 1912 Slayer of Anna Lynch to be tried next week Easton Daily Free Press
Murder Oct. 22 1912 Brown murder trial. Easton Sentinel
North. Co. Country Clubs Nov. 18 1912 Northampton Country Club. New stone
structure.
Easton Free Press (daily
ed.)
North. Co. Country Clubs Nov. 18 1912 No country club in new house. Easton Daily Free Press
North. Co. Country Clubs Nov. 19 1912 Northampton Country Club in new house. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 1
North. Co. Country Clubs Sept. 24 1912 County Club's new house (with picture). Easton Daily Free Press
Palmer Township - Annexation Jan. 15 1912 Palmer Township. Annexation dead. Easton Daily Free Press p. 7
Palmer Township - Education May 14 1912 Palmer high school days. Easton Sentinel
Pest House April 12 1912 City to sell pest houses. Easton Express p. 5
Phillipsburg, N.J - Electric Lights Sept. 27 1912 Phillipsburg going ahead with electric plant. Easton Daily Free Press
Phillipsburg, N.J. Oct. 1 1912 Electric plant. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 8
Playgrounds April 9 1912 Playgrounds now assured. Easton Express
Playgrounds April 9 1912 City will open 3 playgrounds during the year. Easton Daily Free Press
Playgrounds Aug. 1 1912 Magee knocks playgrounds. Opposes plan
for field east of High School building.
Easton Express
Playgrounds July 13 1912 Playgrounds opened. 200 persons present
when 12th Street lot was turned over to
youngsters.
Easton Express
Playgrounds July 16 1912 Playground on Jones' lot opened to children
(at 12th and Northampton).
Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 3
Playgrounds Oct. 19 1912 First parks and playgrounds report. Easton Daily Free Press p. 7
Reeder, Frank Dec. 10 1912 Obituary of Frank Reeder. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 1
Reeder, Frank Dec. 10 1912 Obituary of Frank Reeder. Easton Sentinel
Reeder, Frank Dec. 7 1912 Death of General Frank Reeder, 67 years. Easton Express
Reeder, Frank Dec. 7 & 9 1912 Obit. Of Gen. Frank Reeder. Easton Express p. 5
Rittersville, Pa. Feb. 2 1912 New asylum at Rittersville. Easton Express p. 5
Roads - Cement Nov. 12 1912 First concrete road in Easton is finished (in
Warren County).
Easton Daily Free Press
Rodenbough Family Dec. 19 1912 Obit. Of Gen. Theophilus Francis
Rodenbough.
Easton Express p. 5
Roosevelt, Theodore April 11 1912 Col. Teddy Roosevelt speaks in Easton. Easton Daily Free Press
Roosevelt, Theodore April 11 1912 Theodore Roosevelt speaks at Easton. Easton Express
Roosevelt, Theodore Aug. 22 1912 Theodore Roosevelt here at Lehigh Valley
Station.
Easton Express
Roosevelt, Theodore May 25 1912 Visited Easton. Easton Express
Roosevelt, Theodore May 25 1912 Visited Easton. Easton Express
Roosevelt, Theodore May 27 1912 Visited Phillipsburg. Easton Argus
Sousa, Philip Aug. 22 1912 Thousands enjoy Sousa's concert. Easton Express p. 5
South Bethlehem - Fires Jan. 16 1912 So. Bethlehem has $150,000 fire. Easton Daily Free Press
Taft May 24 1912 Taft visited Phillipsburg, N.J. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
Taft May 24 1912 Prof. Taft in Phillipsburg -- addressed people
in a packed hall.
Easton Daily Free Press
Taft May 24 1912 Taft visited Phillipsburg, N.J. Easton Argus
Taylor, George - Portrait Dec. 9 1912 Portrait hung. Easton Express p. 5
Taylor, George - Portrait Nov. 15 1912 Portrait of George Taylor to hang in
Independence Hall.
Easton Express
Taylor, George - Portrait Nov. 15 1912 George Taylor's picture is unveiled -- to hang
in Independence Hall.
Easton Daily Free Press
Taylor, George - Portrait Nov. 19 1912 Portrait of George Taylor to be given to
Independence Hall.
Easton Sentinel p. 7
Taylor, George - Portrait Nov. 19 1912 Portrait unveiled. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 3
Trolley Transportation - Easton
Transit Co.
Feb. 12 & 13 1912 Easton Transit company wants to cross 3rd
St. bridge.
Easton Express p. 5
Wars - Spanish-American War Aug. 13 1912 Picture of the memorial to Spanish American
War by Harry Lewis Raul to be raised by
public subscription for Riverside Park.
Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - War with Mexico Aug. 27 1912 Riverside Park to be site for Maine Memorial Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
P. 3
Wars - War with Mexico October 11 1912 Tag day for Maine Memorial Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
P. 5
Wars - War with Mexico -
Memorial
July 2 1912 Maine memorial to be designed by local
artist and stand in Riverside Park.
Easton Sentinel
Wars - War with Mexico -
Memorial
June 18 1912 Proposed memorial for heroes of Battleship
"Maine"
Easton Sentinel
Wilson, Woodrow 1912 Visited Allentown at Lyric Theater on
Jackson Day in 1912
Easton Express
Wilson, Woodrow Aug. 30 1912 Easton crowd greets Wilson as train passes
through.
Easton Express p. 5
Wind Gap - Fire Dept. March 26 1912 Wind Gap has fire department. Easton Express p. 5
Able, Edward Oct. 18 1913 Obituary of Edward Able, builder of the Able
Opera House
Easton Express p.5
Able, Edward Oct. 18 1913 Obituary of Edward Able, builder of Able
Opera House.
Easton Daily Free Press
Able, Edward Oct. 18 1913 Obituary of Edward Able, builder of Able
Opera House.
Easton Express p. 5
Able, Edward Oct. 21 1913 Obituary of Edward Able, builder of Able
Opera House
Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p.2
Able, Edward Oct. 21 1913 Obituary of Edward Able, builder of Able
Opera House
Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 2
Air Pollution Oct. 18 1913 Council delays action on anti-smoke bill. Easton Daily Free Press
Bangor Oct. 27 1913 Bangor steam heat question. Easton Free Press (daily
ed.)
Bangor, - Fires. 1913
Bangor, - Fires. Aug. 1 1913 Bangor suffers fire loss of three quarters of a
million dollars. Flory Manufacturing Co. and
Flory Milling Company were destroyed.
Easton Express
Bangor, PA Aug. 21 1913 Easton, Pennsylvania Power company to
shut down Bangor steam heat plant.
Easton Argus
Bangor, PA Aug. 23 1913 Bangor steam heat question. Easton Argus
Bangor, PA Sept. 2 1913 Bangor councilmen file answer - steam heat
question.
Easton Argus
Bangor, PA - Steam Heat Plant. Aug. 21 1913 Easton Pennsylvania Power company to shut
down Bangor Steam Heat Plant.
Easton Argus
Bangor, PA - Fires Aug. 5 1913 Fire at Flory Mill. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 3
Bangor, PA - Steam Heat Plant. Sept. 2, 1913. 1913 Bangor Councilmen file answer. Easton Argus
Bangor, PA - Steam Plant Aug. 23 1913 Bangor steam heat question. Easton Argus
Bangor, PA. - Fires. Aug. 1 1913 Bangor is visited by a serious blaze. Easton Daily Free Press
Bangor, PA. - Fires. Aug. 1 1913 Bangor is visited by a serious blaze. Easton Argus
Bangor, PA. - Fires. Aug. 5 1913 Bangor is visited by a serious blaze. Easton Sentinel
Baseball. Feb. 1 1913 Easton in line for ball team. Interstate
league to be asked for franchise for this city.
Easton Express p. 5.
Bethlehem, PA - Bridges Jan. 27 1913 Viewers report for new bridge at Bethlehem. Easton Daily Free Press
Brady, Peter Feb. 27 1913 Obituary Easton Express p. 5
Bridges, Delaware May 14 1913 Two new bridges are in improvement plan. Easton Daily Free Press
Bridges, Lehigh Jan. 21 1913 Lehigh bridge builders see County Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 2
Bridges, Lehigh May 27 1913 Lehigh Bridge question Easton Sentinel
Business - 1900 - 1919 Dec. 6 1913 Manufactures organize for industrial safety. Easton Daily Free Press
Business - 1900 - 1919 June 20 1913 Easton industry special. Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Cement industry Jan. 1 1913 Alpha Portland first used parcel post. Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Foundries Dec. 22 1913 Lehigh Valley Foundries and Manufacturing
Company to locate in Wilson Township.
Easton Express p. 5
Business - Hosiery Aug. 2 1913 Chipman knitting mills seeks injunction
against former employee in a dispute over a
new knitting machine.
Easton Argus
Business - Hotels, Taverns, etc. Aug. 26 1913 Obituary of Robert Gerver, proprietor of the
Gerver House.
Easton Sentinel
Business - Hotels, Taverns, etc. Aug. 5 1913 Famous "Blue Mountain House" hotel
burned.
Easton Argus
Business - Ice Industry Aug. 8 1913 Merchants decide to form company for
making artificial ice.
Easton Argus
Business - Ice Industry Aug. 8 1913 Merchants decide to form company for
making artificial ice.
Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Insurance July 9 1913 Insurance conditions in Easton. Easton Argus
Business - Iron Industry Feb. 18 1913 Biography of John Fritz, iron trader and
founder.
Easton Sentinel
Business - Leather Trade Aug. 12 1913 Obituary of Henry A. Sage Easton Sentinel
Business - Leather Trade Aug. 4 1913 Obituary of Henry Sage Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Leather Trade Aug. 4 1913 Obituary of Henry A. Sage Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 1
Business - Losey & Co. Feb. 11 1913 Losey property purchased by a Western firm Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Silk Industry Aug. 22 1913 Silk dying plant to be located in Easton Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 5
Business - Silk Industry March 11 1913 Open showroom in New York of Simon silks -
gives biography of Herman Simon
Easton Sentinel
Business - Silk Industry Oct. 31 1913 Herman Simon Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 2
Business - Silk Industry Oct. 4 1913 Will of Herman Simon Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Silk Industry Oct. 7 1913 Will of Herman Simon Easton Sentinel
Business - Silk Industry Oct. 7 1913 Herman Simon's will Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 4
Business - Silk Industry Sept. 27 1913 Will of Herman Simon Easton Argus
Business - Silk Industry Sept. 27 1913 Obituary of Herman Simon Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Silk Industry Sept. 30 1913 Easton to pay tribute to Herman Simon Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 1
Business - Silk Industry Sept. 30 1913 Obituary of Herman Simon Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 2
Business - Silk Industry Sept. 30 1913 Obituary of Herman Simon Easton Sentinel
Business - Silk Industry -
Employees
April 2 1913 To unionize silk mills Easton Sentinel
Business - Silk Industry -
Employees
March 25 1913 To organize silk works for I.W.W. Easton Sentinel
Business - Slate Industry - Crime Aug. 16 1913 Slate operations held up and robbed by
masked highwaymen
Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Taylor-Wharton Co. April 10 1913 Contract signed for big works. Taylor-
Wharton local plant to cost million and a
half.
Easton Express p. 5
Business - Taylor-Wharton Co. Dec. 10 1913 Taylor-Wharton Iron and Steel company to
establish a big plant in Easton
Easton Argus
Business - Taylor-Wharton Co. Dec. 12 1913 Taylor-Wharton Iron and Steel company to
establish a big plant in Easton
Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 2
Business - Taylor-Wharton Co. Dec. 6 1913 Taylor-Wharton Iron and Steel company to
establish a big plant in Easton
Easton Daily Free Press
Centre Square Nov. 4 1913 Easton's public square - how it has changed
in three quarters of a century
Easton Sentinel
Centre Square Oct. 28 1913 Easton's public square - how it has changed
in three quarters of a century
Easton Sentinel
Churches - Lutheran Feb. 26 1913 First colored Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Started 1861 in Church of Christ Evangelical
Lutheran Church.
Easton Daily Free Press p.5
Churches - Methodist Oct. 28 1913 60th anniverary of the Second Methodist
Church
Easton Sentinel
churches - Reformed July 7 1913 Tablet unveiled in tribute to Jacob Rader at
First Reformed Sunday School
Easton Express
Churches - Reformed July 7 1913 Memorial tablet to Jacob Rader unveiled at
the First Reformed Church, S.S.
Easton Argus
Churches - St. Joseph Nov. 13 1913 Bids being asked for St. Joseph's Catholic
Church.
Easton Daily Free Press
Clocks Dec. 2 1913 Clock making on Schooley mountain. Easton Sentinel
Clubs - Elks Jan. 29 1913 Elks home formally dedicated Easton Express P. 5
Clubs - Elks June 1 1913 Elks dedicate new home Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
P. 1
Clubs - Elks June 11 1913 Elks receive ladies at new clubhouse Easton Daily Free Press
Clubs - Elks June 12 1913 Elks home formally dedicated Easton Express
Clubs - Elks June 13 1913 Elks dedicate new home Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
Clubs - Elks June 16 1913 Dedication of Elk's new home. Easton Sentinel
Clubs - Elks June 5 1913 Easton Elks to dediacte home June 11 and
12
Easton Free Press (daily
ed.)
Clubs - Elks June 6 1913 Elks dedicate new home Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
Clubs - Elks June12 1913 Easton Elks dedicate new home Easton Daily Free Press
Clubs - Moose March 14 1913 Royal Order of the Moose buy home on
South 4th Street
Easton Daily Free Press
Clubs - Moose March 18 1913 Royal Order of the Moose buy home on
South 4th Street
Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
P. 3
Cottingham, William March 1 1913 Obituary Easton Express P. 5
Cottingham, William March 1 1913 Obituary Easton Daily Free Press
Cottingham, William March 4 1913 Obituary Easton Sentinel
Cottingham, William March 4 1913 Obituary Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
P. 2
Cottingham, William March 6 1913 Obituary Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
P. 3
Court House - New July 29 1913 Groman brothers to build court house
addition
Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
P. 1
Delaware River - Boating July 29 1913 Account of arks on the Delaware Easton Sentinel
Delaware River - Channel Nov. 10 1913 Encouragement for Delaware Deepwater
plans
Easton Daily Free Press
Delaware River - Channel Nov. 12 1913 Deep channel meeting here is a great
success
Easton Daily Free Press
Delaware River - Channel Oct. 14 1913 Delaware River channel can be deepened Easton Daily Free Press
Delaware River - Navigation Nov. 4 1913 Canalization of Delaware River Easton Daily Free Press p. 7
Delaware River - Navigation Oct. 21 1913 Navigation on the Delaware River --
steamboats up the river
Easton Sentinel
Doctors Jan. 28 1913 Obituary of Dr. James A. Petrie of
Phillipsburg.
Easton Sentinel
Doctors May 20 1913 Obituary of Dr. David Engleman. Easton Sentinel
Doolittle, Dr. April 14 1913 Obituary Easton Express
Dryland Church May 12 1913 Anniversary Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 5
Easton Post Office May 26 1913 , Easton's new federal building is open.[The
post office.]
Easton Daily Free Press
Easton Post Office May 27 1913 Our new post office . Easton Sentinel
Easton Post Office - Building May 27 1913 Picture of new federal building Easton semi-weekly free
press
P. 1
Easton Post Office- Parcel Post Jan. 3 1913 Parcel post service started in Easton Easton Express
Easton Public Library Dec. 19 1913 New system at the library a success[D.P.C] Easton semi-weekly free
press
P. 5
Easton Public Library Feb. 28 1913 Easton Public Library auditorium was
opened on Feb. 28, 1913. argus
Easton Public Library Feb. 28 1913 First lecture in new library auditorium. Easton Daily Free Press P.7
Easton Public Library
Hours
Dec. Huh? 1913 Easton public Library to open
Easron Public Library to open Library on
sundays.
Easton Express
Easton Public Library
Building
Feb. 28 1913 New auditorium has no rival.
Easton Public Library auditorium a model in
every respect.
Easton Express P. 5
Easton, City of - Celebrations April 15 1913 Old Home Week preparations Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 3
Easton, City of - Celebrations June 14 1913 All ready for Old Home Week and Mardi
Gras
Easton Express
Easton, City of - Celebrations June 16 1913 School children open Old Home Week
exercises
Easton Daily Free Press
Easton, City of - Celebrations June 16 1913 All ready for Old Home Week and Mardi
Gras
Easton Express
Easton, City of - Celebrations June 16-21 1913 Old Home Week accounts. Historical
pageant, etc. First Old Home Week Easton
had.
Easton Daily Free Press
Easton, City of - Celebrations June 19 1913 All ready for Old Home Weekand Mardi Gras Easton Express p. 5, illus.
Easton, City of - Celebrations June 20 1913 Old Home Week Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 1
Easton, City of - Celebrations June 24 1913 School children open Old Home Week
exercises
Easton Sentinel
Easton, City of - Celebrations June 24 1913 Old Home Week Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 3
Easton, City of - Celebrations June 27 1913 Old Home Week Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 7
Easton, City of - Commission plan April 10 1913 Commission plan to be imposed on Easton
by law
Easton Daily Free Press
Easton, City of - Commission plan Dec. 1 1913 New commission plan started Easton Daily Free Press
Easton, City of - Commission plan Dec. 2 1913 Men who will give Easton first commission
form of government
Easton Sentinel
Easton, City of - Commission plan Dec. 9 1913 New commission plan started Easton Sentinel
Easton, City of - Commission plan Nov. 5 1913 Commission plan to be imposed on Easton
by law
Easton Daily Free Press
Easton, City of - Description Dec. 30 1913 Easton in 1913 Easton Sentinel
Easton, City of - Government Dec. 1 1913 Commission government in effect in city of
Easton
Easton Express
Easton, City of - Government Dec. 2 1913 Commission government in effect in city of
Easton
Easton Express p. 5
Easton, City of - Government July 1 1913 Easton's form of government changed by
law (3rd class city)
Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 3
Easton, City of - Government Nov. 29 1913 Commission government in effect in city of
Easton
Easton Express
Easton, City of - Streets - Names April 22 1913 Mayor asks for acceptance for many street
names
Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 3
Education - Foreigners Oct. 11 1913 Will re- open night school for foreigners Easton Daily Free Press
Education - Lafayette School Feb. 22 1913 For a new school building on College Hill to
replace Lafayette School.
Easton Daily Free Press
Education - March School April 2 1913 Dr. March honored by school board - new
building to bear his name.
Easton Daily Free Press
Education - March School April 8 1913 New school building to be called F.A. March. Easton Sentinel
Education - March School Nov. 14 and 20 1913 Cornerstone of March building laid. Easton Daily Free Press
Education - Moravian College Nov. 1 1913 Main building at Moravian College burns. Easton Daily Free Press
Education - Moravian College and
Seminary
Nov. 4 1913 Moravian College and Seminary buildings
burn.
Easton Sentinel
Education - Moravian Seminary Nov. 1 1913 Comenius Hall, Moravian Seminary burned. Easton Express p. 5
Electric Lighting April 9 1913 Relief from exorbitant light rates is planned. Easton Daily Free Press
Electric Lighting Aug. 14 1913 Must grant power company pole locations. Easton Argus
Electric Lighting Feb. 22, 25 &
26
1913 Power Co. fails in its effort to give current. Easton Daily Free Press
Electric Lighting Feb. 3, 20, 21,
24 & 25
1913 Won't consent to arbitrate. Power co. no
longer considers strikers in their employ.
Easton Express
Electric Lighting Jan. 14 1913 Editorial on electricl light question. Easton Sentinel
Electric Lighting Jan. 18 1913 Local lighting co. passes into new hands --
Meiklehan and Dinsmore to Atlantic Gas and
Electric Co.
Easton Daily Free Press
Electric Lighting Jan. 21 1913 Local lighting co. Passes into new hands. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 5
Electric Lighting March 11 1913 Won't consent to arbitrate. Power co. no
longer considers strikers in their employ.
Easton Express p. 5
Electric Lighting Oct. 10 1913 Electric merger approved by Easton Power
and Light Co.
Easton Daily Free Press
Electric Lighting Oct. 31 1913 New arc lamp is recommended. Easton Express
Electric Lighting Oct. 31 1913 Single arch lamp favored instead of cluster
lamp.
Easton Daily Free Press
Football May 8 1913 No football game with Phillipsburg. Easton Express p. 5
Gluck Dec. 17 1913 Alma Gluck sings in Easton. Easton Daily Free Press
James Family Nov. 11 1913 Obit. Of Robert E. James. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
James Family Nov. 18 1913 Obit. Of Robert E. James. Easton Express p. 5
Lehigh Valley Railroad - Strike Feb. 12 1913 Lehigh Valley strike up the road at
Packerton.
Easton Argus p. 5
Lehigh Valley Railroad - Wrecks Aug. 7 1913 1 dead, 20 injured in L.V. wreck at Rockdale. Easton Argus
Lehigh Valley Railroad - Wrecks July 28 1913 1 dead, 20 injured in L.V. wreck at Rockdale. Easton Daily Free Press
March, Francis Andrew April 4 1913 Dr. March to be honored (new bldg to be
named for him).
Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 2
March, Francis Andrew Dec. 26 1913 His home to be torn down. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 1
McKeen Family Feb. 25 1913 Obit. Of ex-mayor Henry McKeen. Easton Express
Murder April 8 1913 Mrs. Rebecca Getter (nee Lawall) found
murdered.
Easton Sentinel p. 7
Murder Jan. 16 1913 Harry Beecham held for murder in New
York.
Easton Express
Murder May 11 1913 Souders guilty of death of Herbert Quick. Easton Sentinel
Murder Oct. 14 1913 Gogle murder of 33 years ago recalled. Easton Daily Free Press
Nazareth, Pa. - Churches April 4 1913 Picture of Mennonite Church at Nazareth. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 1
Palmer Township - Annexation Jan. 31 1913 Annexation sentiment growing in Palmer
Township.
Easton Daily Free Press
Political Campaigns April 1 1913 Long time ago in local politics. Easton Sentinel
Post Office May 6 1913 Postal Service in days of old Easton Express P. T
PTA April 2 1913 Parent-teacher movement gets good start in
Easton.
Easton Express p. 5
Railroads - Lehigh Valley Railroad April 25 1913 Commerce court decides agaisnt Lehigh
Valley.
Easton Daily Free Press
Railroads - Wrecks Aug. 26 1913 Central brakeman killed in serious wreck at
Republic.
Easton Daily Free Press
Robbery Aug. 16 1913 Hold-up of paymasters of Crown Slate Co.,
Pen Argyl, PA.
Easton Argus
Sage, Henry A. Aug. 4 1913 Obit. Of Henry A. Sage. Easton Express p. 5
Schools - Superintendents May 10 1913 Laramy elected supt. Of city schools. Easton Daily Free Press
Schools - Superintendents May 10 1913 Robert Laramy elected to succeed Supt.
Cottingham.
Easton Express
Schools - Superintendents May 13 1913 Laramy elected Supt. Of Easton schools. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 3
Schools - Taylor Dec. 10 1913 Taylor school building for city hall. Easton Daily Free Press
Schools - Teachers Jan. 11 1913 Martin, Joseph. Bronze tablet in memory of
Joseph Martin, a former teacher.
Easton Daily Free Press
Schools - Vanderveer School March 12 1913 Vanderveer celebrates its anniversary. Easton Daily Free Press
Semple, Henry b. May 27 1913 Obit. Of Henry B. Semple. Easton Express
Simon, Herman Oct. 4 1913 Will. Easton Express
Simon, Herman Sept. 27, Oct. 1 1913 Obit. Of Herman Simon. Easton Express
Taylor, Zacariah Oct. 27 1913 Obit. Of Zacariah Taylor. Easton Express
Telephone - Consolidated
Telephone Company
Sept. 19 1913 Consolidated Telephone Company of Pa. has
been sold.
Easton Argus
Trees Dec. 23 1913 Easton to have big municipal tree. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 3
Trees Dec. 5 1913 Easton to have big municipal tree. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 5
Trolley Transportation - Easton
Transit Co.
April 4 1913 Lehigh Valley Transit buys Easton Transit. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 7
Trolley Transportation - Easton
Transit Co.
Aug. 15 1913 Power co. sues Easton Transit Co. Easton Daily Free Press
Trolley Transportation - Lehigh
Valley Transit Co.
Oct. 3 1913 Harrison R. Fehr new president of Lehigh
Valley Transit Co.
Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 3
Trolley Transportation - Strikes Feb. 20 & 21 1913 Strike in power house ties up trolley lines. Easton Daily Free Press
Trolley Transportation - Strikes Feb. 21 1913 Strike in power houses ties up trolley lines. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 1
Trolley Transportation - Strikes Feb. 22 1913 Trolley service again crippled by strike. Easton Express
Trolley Transportation - Strikes Feb. 25 1913 Strike in power houses ties up trolley lines. Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
p. 3
Trolley Transportation - Strikes Feb. 3 1913 Powerhouse strike tied all Easton
Transportation cars.
Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - Spanish-American War -
Memorial
October 4 1913 Spanish War Veterans Memorial to be
placed on Courthouse lawn.
Easton Express p. 5
Wars - Spanish-American War -
monument
April 10 1913 Object to Spanish War Veteran Monument
being placed on the grounds of the Easton
Public Library.
Easton Daily Free Press P. 13
Wars - War with Mexico November 22 1913 Commisioners give $10,000. for memorial to
Spanish-American War heroes.
Easton Daily Free Press
Water - South Easton Water Co. Aug. 15 1913 So. Easton water has its way. Easton Argus p. 3
Water - South Easton Water Co. Aug. 16 1913 City councils approve water back down. Easton Argus
Water - South Easton Water Co. Aug. 2 1913 Water shut off from fire houses. Easton Argus
Water - South Easton Water Co. July 3, Aug. 2 1913 So. Easton Water Co. threatens city. Easton Daily Free Press
Water - South Easton Water Co. July 5 1913 So. Easton water company threatens to shut
water from water hydrants, if demands are
not met.
Easton Argus
Water Supply Aug. 15 1913 Put water rent dispute up to commissioners. Easton Daily Free Press
Weather - Cloudburst Aug. 2 1913 Dive lines of railroad tie up when cloudburst
hits.
Easton Daily Free Press
Weather - Fireballs Feb. 9 1913 Fireballs in this vicinity. Easton Express
Wilson Borough March 19 1913 New township to be heard from - Wilson. Easton Express p. 5
Wilson Borough May 23 1913 All working for the Township. Easton Express
Wilson Borough May 3 1913 Powers of Township. Easton Express
Wilson Borough - Electric light Aug. 17 1913 Question of street lights discussed in Wilson
Township.
Easton Argus
Wilson Borough - Incorporation Feb. 19 1913 Wilson Township officers named by court. Easton Daily Free Press
Wilson Borough - Incorporation July 30 1913 A new Wilson Township organization. Easton Argus
Wilson Borough - Monuments Sept. 13 1913 Wilson Township memorial dedicated. Easton Argus
Artists April 25 1914 Young Eastonian is success as artist (F.K.
Detwiller exhibits in Paris.)
Easton Daily Free Press p. 7
Artists April 28 1914 F. K. Detwiller receives recognition as a
painter in Paris.
Easton Sentinel
Athletics Feb. 10 1914 Amateur athletic association to be formed.
To be connected with Amateur Athletic
Union. No name of the association is given.
President is Harold A. Bruce, physical
director of Lafayette.
Easton Sentinel p. 7
Athletics Feb. 4 1914 Local branch of A.A.U. (Amateur Athletic
Union) formed.
Easton Daily Free Press
Automobiles - Shows Jan. 27 1914 Easton to have its first automobile show. Easton Daily Free Press
Banks June 18 1914 Easton National Bank, 100 years old---gives
list of original subscribers.
Easton Daily Free Press p. 7
Banks June 18 1914 Easton National Bank, 100 years old, gives
list of original subscribers.
Easton Daily Free Press p. 7
Banks June 22 1914 Easton National Bank, 100 years old---gives
list of original subscribers.
Easton Daily Free Press p. 7
Banks June 22 1914 Easton National Bank, 100 years old, gives
list of original subscribers.
Easton Daily Free Press p. 7
Black, MacKnight Dec. 5 1914 MacKnight Black play selected for Sock and
Buskin
Easton Daily Free Press p. 7
Brodhead, J. Davis Nov. 23 1914 Appointed to fill Judge Scott's term Easton Express
Brodhead, J. Davis Nov. 23 1914 J. Davis Brodhead appointed judge by Gov.
Tener. Will take bench Dec. 7, 1914.
Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Breweries April 17 1914 Brewers declare strike against local plants. Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Cement Industry Oct. 17 1914 Obituary of Arnold F. Gerstell, president of
Alpha Portland Cement.
Easton Express
Business - Department Stores -
Laubach's
Aug. 4 1914 Obituary of William Laubach Easton Sentinel
Business - Department Stores -
Laubach's
July 31 1914 Obituary of William Laubach Easton Express p. 5
Business - Department Stores -
Laubach's
July 31 1914 Obituary of William Laubach Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Freight Lines March 17 1914 Description of Easton Storage House, 11th
Street.
Easton Sentinel
Business - Hotels, Taverns, etc. April 29 1914 Seip's Café, opened April 28, 1914. Easton Express p. 5
Business - Hotels, Taverns, etc. April 29 1914 Description of Seip's new café. Opened April
28.
Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Hotels, Taverns, etc. May 5 1914 Harry G. Seip's new café. Easton Sentinel
Business - Hotels, Taverns, etc. May 5 1914 Franklin Building - 30 years in service. Easton Sentinel
Business - Ice Industry May 5 1914 Easton Merchants Ice Co. plant nearing
completion.
Easton Sentinel
Business - Ice Industry Sept. 18 1914 Merchant ice co. plant completed. Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Ice Industry Sept. 22 1914 Easton's new ice plant. Easton Sentinel
Business - Iron Industry April 11 1914 Thomas Iron mine strike soon settled. Easton Express
Business - Iron Industry April 6 1914 Thomas Iron mine strike soon settled. Easton Express
Business - Liquor Oct. 29 1914 Brewers receive new beer stamps (war tax
bill)
Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Losey & Co. March 31 1914 Description of Losey & Co. (So. 3rd St.) Easton Sentinel
Business - Mills Aug. 18 1914 A letter - "The Bushkill Creek and its mills
since 1839"
Easton Daily Free Press p. 7
Business - Shoe Stores Feb. 6 1914 Description of Nightingale's shoe store Easton Free Press (semi-
weekly ed.)
Business - Silk Industry Dec. 21 1914 Memorial to Herman Simon is dedicated Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Slate Industry Sept. 25 1914 Monument to Robert M. Jones dedicated (
Bangor)
Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Taylor-Wharton Co. April 15 1914 Contract signed for big works. Taylor-
Wharton local plant to cost million and a
half.
Easton Express
Churches - Reformed Aug. 17 1914 Cornerstone laying at St. Mark's Church Easton Daily Free Press p. 8
Churches - Reformed Aug. 17 1914 St. Marks cornerstone laid Easton Express p. 5
Clubs - Odd Fellows April 16 1914 Odd Fellows home to be erected on the site
of the old Jacksonian Club House at 516
Northampton Street
Easton Express
Crime - Black Hand (Extortion) June 2 1914 Nazareth is the scene of Black Hand scare. Easton Sentinel
Crime - Murder June 10 - 13 1914 Allaby murder trial. Easton Daily Free Press
Doctors 16 June 1914 Dr. Charles Stewart celebrates 84th
birthday.
Easton Sentinel
Doctors April 28 1914 Obituary of Dr. John J. Detwiller. Easton Sentinel
Doctors Aug. 4 1914 Obituary of Dr. J. H. Griffith, Phillipsburg
doctor.
Easton Sentinel
Easton Hospital Nov. 25 1914 New location desired for the hospital. Easton Daily Free Press
Easton, City of - Bond Issues Sept. 23 1914 Bond issue beaten by 25 votes Easton Daily Free Press
Easton, City of - Bond Issues Sept. 8 1914 Citizens committee urges bond issue Easton Daily Free Press
Easton, City of - Celebrations April 14 1914 Easton to have great white way like NYC for
Home Week
Easton Daily Free Press
Easton, City of - Fire Department -
Equipment
July 15 1914 Motor fire apparatus for College Hill Easton Daily Free Press
Easton, City of - Fire Department -
History
Oct. 31 1914 Fire station captains are appointed Easton Express p. 5
Easton, City of - Streets - Names May 6 1914 Some of our streets will become avenues Easton Daily Free Press
Easton, City of - Streets - Names May 6 1914 Street names to be changed by council Easton Express
Easton, City of - Streets - Walnut
Street
Feb. 10 1914 Editorial on widening of Walnut St. Easton Sentinel
Education - March School Aug. 15 1914 School board purchases lot for playground at
March School.
Easton Daily Free Press
Education - March School Sept. 15 1914 F.A. March school building. Easton Sentinel
Electric Lighting April 11 & 25 1914 Light contract is awarded. Easton Express
Electric Lighting July 11 1914 Light contract awarded. Easton Express
Electric Lighting Oct. 10 1914 Proposal for a modern street lighting plant. Easton Daily Free Press
Electric Lighting Oct. 17 1914 Proposal for a modern street lighting plant. Easton Daily Free Press p. 13
Electric Lighting Oct. 17, Nov.
26
1914 Light contract is awarded. Easton Express p. 5
Fireworks July 11 1914 Ordinance to bar fireworks out of city. Easton Daily Free Press
Hackett Park Jan. 21 1914 Park site for city. Mr. Hackett gives large
tract of land.
Easton Express
Hackett Park Jan. 21 1914 City of Easton accepts gift of Hackett Park. Easton Daily Free Press
Hilliard, Clinton Aug. 12 1914 Obit. Of Clinton Hilliard. Easton Express
Lafayette College - Presidents Dec. 14 1914 Dr. John Henry McCracken chosen president
of Lafayette.
Easton Daily Free Press
Lafayette College - Presidents Dec. 14 1914 Dr. John Henry McCracken chosen president
of Lafayette.
Easton Daily Free Press
Lafayette College - Presidents Dec. 14 1914 Dr. McCracken inaugurated as president of
Lafayette.
Easton Express
Lafayette College - Presidents Dec. 22 1914 Dr. J. Henry McCracken named president of
Lafayette.
Easton Sentinel
Lafayette College - Presidents Feb. 12 1914 Resignation of Dr. Warfield Easton Daily Free Press
Lafayette College - Presidents Feb. 12 1914 Dr. Warfield resigns the presidency of
Lafayette.
Easton Express
Lafayette College - Presidents Feb. 13 1914 Resignation of Dr. Warfield Easton Daily Free Press
Lafayette College - Presidents Feb. 17 1914 Resignation of Dr. Warfield of Lafayette Easton Sentinel
Market House Nov. 20 1914 Circle arcade market will open tomorrow. Easton Express
Middaugh April 7 1914 Obit. Of Robert Ayres Middaugh. Easton Express p. 5
Monument - Spanish American
War
April 4 1914 Site of memorial. Easton Express
Morrison Nov. 30 1914 Obit. Of Charles A. Morrison. Easton Express p. 5
Murder Sept. 14 - 18 1914 Grand jury indicts Warner for homicide--for
the murder of Samuel Hand.
Easton Daily Free Press
Newman, Andrew Jan. 28 1914 Obit. Of Andrew Newman. Easton Express
Newspapers Feb. 10 1914 My early recollections of Easton printing
offices and Easton newspapers.
Easton Sentinel
Norton, H.M. March 16 1914 Obit. Of Horace Munson Norton. Easton Express
Pen Argyl, Pa. - Churches Aug. 1 1914 Italian Episcopal Chapel for Pen Argyl. Easton Express p. 5
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Churches Jan. 11 1914 Obit. Of Father Connolly of St. Philip and St.
James Church.
Easton Sentinel
Railroads - Lehigh Valley Railroad March 24 1914 L.V.R.R. sued as a trust. Easton Sentinel
Reeder Family Feb. 26 1914 Obit. Of Andrew H. Reeder. Easton Express
Rinek Family Feb. 23 1914 Obit. Of John Rinek. Easton Express
Rinek, John March 3 1914 Obit. Of John Rinek. Easton Sentinel
Roosevelt, Theodore Oct. 26 1914 Theodore Roosevelt first stop on whirlwind
tour.
Easton Express
Roosevelt, Theodore Oct. 26 1914 Col. Roosevelt begins state campaign here. Easton Daily Free Press
Scott, Henry Wyatt Nov. 10 1914 Eulogies. Easton Express p. 5
Scott, Henry Wyatt Nov. 12 1914 Will. Easton Express p. 5
Scott, Henry Wyatt Nov. 7 1914 Obit. Of Judge Henry Wyatt Scott. Easton Express
Scott, Henry Wyatt Nov. 9 1914 Last rites. Easton Express
Sewerage March 31 1914 A report on Easton sewers and streets. Easton Sentinel
South Bethlehem March 22,
Sept. 16
1914 So. Bethlehem loses charter. Easton Express p. 5
South Bethlehem - Charter Sept. 16 1914 City charter of So. Bethlehem declared
invalid.
Easton Daily Free Press
Spangenberg, Joseph Nov. 3 1914 Obit. Of Joseph Spangenberg, Easton's
oldest citizen (98).
Easton Daily Free Press
Telephone - Company Aug. 29 1914 Easton and Bethlehem Telephone Co. sold. Easton Express
Theaters April 16 1914 New I.O.O.F. Building will contain theater. Easton Daily Free Press p. 7
Trolley Transportation April 7 1914 Doylestown electric Co. franchise sold. Easton Sentinel
Trolley Transportation Dec. 19 1914 Operation of trolley cars in the square. Easton Daily Free Press
Trolley Transportation - Easton
Transit Co.
Jan. 16 1914 Easton Transit Co. to spend $150,000 in
Phillipsburg.
Easton Daily Free Press
Trolley Transportation - Easton
Transit Co.
Oct. 24 1914 City council declares war on the transit Co. Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - Spanish-American War -
Memorial
April 7 1914 Spanish War Veterans Memorial to be
placed on Courthouse lawn.
Easton Express P. 5
Wars - Spanish-American War -
Memorial
May 1 1914 Spanish War Veterans Memorial to be
placed on the Courthouse lawn.
Easton Express
Wars - Spanish-American War -
Monument
1914 Maine Memorial Monument on lawn of
Northampton County Prison was unveiled
June 24, 1914.
Wars - Spanish-American War -
Monument
June 11 1914 Maine Memorial nearly completed. Easton Daily Free Press P. 7
Wars - Spanish-American War -
Monument
June 23 1914 Spanish War Veterans Convention in Easton. Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - Spanish-American War -
Monument
June 24 1914 Unveiling or Spanish War Memorial. Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - Spanish-American War -
monuments
April 7 1914 Object to Spanish War Veteran Monument
being placed on the grounds of the Easton
Public Library.
Easton Daily Free Press P. 7
Wars - Spanish-American War -
Reunion
June 22 1914 Spanish-American War veterans in
convention.
Easton Express
Wars - War with Mexico June 14 1914 Maine memorial in Easton located on lawn
in front of county prison, unveiled.
Actors and Actresses May 31 1915 Ella Weiant, 6, of Easton, youngest star of
movies. Appears in the Seventh
Commandment.
Easton Daily Free Press p. 13
Actors and Actresses May 31 1915 Ella Weiant 6, of Easton, youngest star of
movies. Appears in the Seventh
Commandment.
Easton Daily Free Press p. 13
Americanization July 6 1915 First Americanization day in Easton. Easton Express
Artists June 4 1915 Easton artist's work, Frederick Detwiller -
painting by Frederick Detwiller at Easton
Public Library.
Easton Express
Automobiles - Gas Pumps Dec. 15 1915 Ordinance passed in 1915 to allow erection
upon & under sidewalks and curbs of
automatic devices for supplying motor
vehicles with gasoline.
Easton Daily Free Press
Bands March 15 1915 Obituary of J. Harry Andrews, organized
Municipal Band in 1902. Directed it until
1919, when he retired.
Easton Express p. 3
Brodhead Family Sept. 17 1915 Letter "The Brodheads in our history" Easton Express p. 5
Brodhead, J. Davis June 10 1915 To be candidate for judge Easton Express
Brodhead, J. Davis May 28 1915 To be candidate for judge Easton Express
Bus Transportation May 1 1915 Regulations for the "jitneys" (bus service) Easton Express
Business - Bethlehem Steel June 15 1915 Last open top blast furnace to be razed. Easton Sentinel
Business - Breweries Jan. 19 1915 Easton that was - main industry of town 60
years ago (whiskey distilling).
Easton Sentinel
Business - Department Stores -
Laubach's
March 4 1915 Laubach's to be greatly enlarged. New seven-
story building to be built on present site of
shoe department
Easton Express p. 5
Business - Food Stores June 3 1915 History of the Mohican Co. Easton Daily Free Press p. 4
Business - Hotels, Taverns, etc. March 27 1915 Hotel Easton is now open. Easton Express p. 5
Business - Iron Industry July 9 1915 Obituary of J.W. Weaver, sec. of the Thomas
Iron works.
Easton Daily Free Press p. 13
Business - Iron Industry Nov. 2 1915 Thomas Iron Co. sold to syndicate for
Charles M. Schwab.
Easton Sentinel
Business - Iron Industry Oct. 15 1915 $3,000,000 for Thomas Iron Co. Easton Express
Business - Iron Industry Oct. 27 1915 $3,000,000 for Thomas Iron Co. Easton Express
Business - Iron Industry Oct. 27 & 28 1915 Thomas Iron Co. sold to syndicate for
Charles M. Schwab.
Easton Daily Free Press p. 1
Business - Keller's Music House Nov. 30 1915 William H. Keller - 40 years in business. Easton Sentinel
Business - Taylor-Wharton Co. Jan. 25 1915 Taylor-Wharton needs 396 houses (now
being built in Wilson Tsp) - some
departments to start production May 1
Easton Daily Free Press p. 1
Chamber of Commerce, Easton Feb. 9 1915 Report of Board of Trade for 1914 Easton Daily Free Press p. 1
Churches - Anderson's Tabernacle Nov. 2 1915 Anderson's Tabernacle located at 12th and
Northampton Streets.
See Vertical File
Historic Pamphlets-Church-Northampton.
Easton Semi-Weekly
Argus
Churches - Evangelist Campaigns Oct 30 1915 Tabernacle for Anderson campaign
(Religious evangelist) dedicated.
Easton Express
Churches - Lutheran - St. Luke's Aug. 2 1915 Cornerstone laid for new church, St. Luke's
Lutheran Church, 11th and Ferry St.
Easton Daily Free Press p. 1
Churches - Lutheran - St. Luke's Aug. 2 1915 Cornerstone laid for new church. Easton Express
Churches - Lutheran - St. Luke's March 22 1915 Ground broken for new church at 11th and
Ferry Streets.
Easton Argus
Churches - Lutheran - St. Luke's March 22 1915 Ground broken for St. Luke's church at 11th
and Ferry St..
Easton Express
Churches - Methodist May 22 1915 60th anniversary of the first M.E. church.
Gives history of the church.
Easton Daily Free Press p. 11
Churches - Reformed April 24 1915 St. Mark's church will consecrate modern
building (Sunday School)
Easton Daily Free Press p. 1
Churches - Reformed April 24 1915 St. Marks to be dedicated Easton Express p. 5
Churches - Reformed April 26 1915 St. Mark's church consecrates modern
building (Sunday School)
Easton Daily Free Press p. 1
Churches - Reformed April 26 1915 St. Marks dedicated Easton Express
Churches - St. Anthony's Sept. 15 1915 Work started today on St. Anthony of Padua
church.
Easton Daily Free Press p. 2
Churches - St. Bernard's June 10 1915 Funeral of Rev. McGaveran of St. Bernard's. Easton Express
Churches - St. Bernard's June 15 1915 Obituary of Father James McGeveran at St.
Bernard's.
Easton Sentinel
Churches - St. Bernard's June 8 1915 Funeral of Rev. McGaveran of St. Bernard's. Easton Express
Churches - St. Bernard's Sept. 9 1915 Descriptions of improvements at St.
Bernard's.
Easton Express p. 5
Churches - St. John's Lutheran Nov. 8 - 15 1915 St. John's begins special services of four
days. Luther window, given in memory of
J.H. Steele, presented. History of church
from earliest days given.
Easton Daily Free Press p. 1 +
Churches - St. Joseph Jan. 19 1915 A.A. Bechtel to build new St. Joseph's Church
on South Side.
Easton Daily Free Press p. 1
Churches - St. Joseph June 26 1915 Cornerstone of new St. Joseph's church laid
on June 27, 1915. Takes place of one
destroyed by fire March 10, 1911.
Dedication exercises give history of Catholics
in Easton.
Easton Daily Free Press p. 7
Churches - St. Joseph June 28 1915 Cornerstone of St. Joseph's Church laid. Easton Express
Churches - St. Joseph Nov. 10 1915 Obituary of Father Regnery of St. Joseph's. Easton Express p. 5
Club - Tall Cedars June 5 1915 Easton Forest 35, Tall Cedars of Lebanon
instituted in Easton
Easton Express
Clubs - Odd Fellows June 22 1915 Dedication of new building --Vanderveer
Lodge I.O.O.F
Easton Sentinel
Clubs - Odd Fellows June 26 1915 Dedication of new building--Vanderveer
Lodge I.O.O.F
Easton Daily Free Press P. 1
Clubs - Odd Fellows May 8 1915 Odd Fellows home to be erected on site of
old Jacksonian Club House at 516
Northampton Street
Easton Express P. 5
Clubs - Tall Cedars April 20 1915 Organized in Easton. To be known as Easton
Forest 35.
Easton Daily Free Press
Clubs - Tall Cedars June 3 1915 To be instituted June 4 Easton Daily Free Press P. 1
Clubs - Tall Cedars June5 1915 Instituted June 4 Easton Daily Free Press P. 1
Debs, Eugene V. June 30 1915 To speak at Able Opera House Easton Daily Free Press p. 2
Dogs Oct. 29 1915 Easton Dog Show for Kennel Club a howling
success (first one.)
Easton Daily Free Press p. 1
Drennan, Michael C. March 23 1915 Obituary of Rear Admiral Dr. Michael C.
Drennan
Easton Express
Eastern Star May 3 1915 Order of Eastern Star -- William Parsons
chapter instituted.
Easton Daily Free Press p. 7
Eastern Star May 3 1915 William Parsons Chapter, Order of Eastern
Star instituted.
Easton Express p. 5
Eastern Star May 4 1915 Order of Eastern Star -- William Parsons
chapter instituted.
Easton Sentinel
Easton Free Press Sept. 23 1915 Anniversary issue of the Free Press -- 49th
year of publication.
Easton Daily Free Press p. 1
Easton Hospital March 11 1915 Easton Hospital Assoc. acquire new building
site at 20 & 21 Sts. On Lehigh.
Easton Daily Free Press p. 1
Easton Hospital March 11, 16 1915 New hospital site purchased. Easton Express p. 5
Easton Hospital May 20, 25,
June 11
1915 Campaign for new hospital starts today. Easton Daily Free Press p. 1
Easton Hospital May 25 1915 Campaign for new hospital starts today. Easton Sentinel
Easton Hospital Nov. 24 1915 Plans for new hospital. Easton Express p. 5
Easton Hospital - Anniversary Nov. 22 1915 25th Anniversary of Easton Hospital -- give
hist. with list of early board members.
Easton Daily Free Press p. 7
Easton Hospital - Anniversary Nov. 23 1915 25th Anniversary of Easton Hospital -- give
hist. with list of early board members.
Easton Sentinel
Easton Hospital - Fund Drive June 2, 11 1915 Hospital campaign opens with grand rush. Easton Express
Easton Hospital - Fund Drive May 19 1915 Charles S. Ward here to raise $150,000 for
new hospital.
Easton Express p. 4
Easton Hospital - Fund Drive May 27 1915 First donation to the new hospital fund -
Mrs. Atwater gives property site in Wilson
Township.
Easton Express
Easton Public Library April 12 1915 April 12 D.C. Lightner of Hershey Co.
"Making of milk Chocolate"
Easton Daily Free Press
Easton Public Library April 8 1915 Library Lectures:
April 8, B.R. Baumgardt "Shakespeare" and
Shakespeare's England.
Free industrial lectures---Lantern slides and
moving pictures.
Easton Daily Free Press
Easton Public Library Aug. 3 1915 A movie "Ocean to ocean across the
Canadian Rockies"--James E. MacDougall,
lecturer was held outside on Easton Public
Library lawn.
Easton Daily Free Press
Easton Public Library lectures May 3 1915 Rose Livingston at auditorium May 1. Easton Daily Free Press P.7
Easton Public Library Lectures May 5 1915 New Century Club presents John Kendrick
Bangs.
Easton Daily Free Press P. 7
Easton, City of - Description Jan. 5 1915 Easton in 1914 Easton Sentinel
Easton, City of - Fire Department -
Equipment
Nov. 2 1915 New auto fire engine Easton Sentinel
Easton, City of - Fire Department -
History
April 3 1915 Fire Station captains are appointed Easton Daily Free Press p. 1
Easton, City of - Fire Department -
History
Dec. 24 1915 Fire station captains are appointed Easton Express p. 5
Easton, City of - Fire Department -
Stations - College Hill
Jan. 23 1915 Picture of College Hill firehouse when first
opened. Former Lafayette school building
Easton Daily Free Press p. 7
Easton, City of - History Feb. 9 1915 Easton's growth in the past year Easton Express
GAR June 8 1915 Grand Jury Republic convention in Easton. Easton Express
Hackett Park Aug. 27 1915 County cannot collect tax on park. Easton Express
Hackett Park Sept. 6 1915 Opening of Hackett Park -- Labor Day. Easton Daily Free Press
Hackett Park Sept. 7 1915 Account of opening of Hackett Park -- Labor
Day.
Easton Daily Free Press p. 13
Hardy May 3 1915 Obit. Of Prof. Joseph Johnston Hardy. Easton Express p. 5
Hospitals - Correll's Hospital Feb. 20 1915 Opened. Easton Daily Free Press p. 1
Hospitals - Correll's Hospital Feb. 23 1915 Dr. Correll has bought ground at 14th and
Northampton St. for hospital.
Easton Sentinel
Hospitals - Correll's Hospital Jan. 11 1915 First private hospital to be opened in Easton
(by Dr. Paul Correll of Phila.) -- property on
No. 14th St.
Easton Daily Free Press p. 7
Jewish Community Center Dec. 3 & 6 1915 Heptasoph Hall leased by Y.M.C.A. as fund
headquarters in raising money for a Y.M.H.A.
Building.
Easton Daily Free Press p. 1
Jewish Community Center Nov. 24, 29,
Dec. 17
1915 Y.M.H.A. home dedicated. Easton Express
Kirkpatrick, W.H. Oct. 4 1915 Loving cup presented to Judge Kirkpatrick on
50th anniversary of admission to bar.
Easton Express
Lafayette College - Fraternities Sept. 14 1915 Opening of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity
house.
p. 5
Lafayette College - Presidents Feb. 2 1915 Dr. John Henry McCracken is new president
of Lafayette.
Easton Daily Free Press p. 1
Lafayette College - Presidents Feb. 2 1915 Dr. McCracken inaugurated as president of
Lafayette.
Easton Express
Lafayette College - Presidents Oct. 18 - 20 1915 Dr. John Henry McCracken inaugurated as
Lafayette president.
Easton Daily Free Press p. 1 +
Lafayette College - Presidents Oct. 20 1915 Dr. McCracken inaugurated as president of
Lafayette.
Easton Express
Lafayette College - Presidents Oct. 21 1915 Dr. McCracken inaugurated as president of
Lafayette.
Easton Express
Lafayette College - Presidents Oct. 26 1915 Inauguration of President McCracken Easton Sentinel
Liberty Bell Nov. 25 1915 Liberty Bell passes through Phillipsburg on
way to Philadelphia from the Pacific Coast
expedition
Easton Daily Free Press p.1
Markets June 5 1915 The new market. Easton Express p. 5
Markets - Circle March 10 1915 City should abandon open market. Easton Daily Free Press p. 1
Markets - Circle May 11 1915 Want to abandon circle market. Easton Sentinel
Markets - Circle May 15 1915 Regulations for farmer's market. Easton Express p. 5
Markets - Circle May 18 1915 No hucksters or dealers to have stands at
market -- only farmers.
Easton Sentinel
Markets - Circle May 22 1915 Regulations for farmer's market. Easton Express p. 5
Markets - Circle May 8 1915 Circle market for farmers only. Easton Express p. 5
Markets - Circle May 8 1915 Regulations for farmer's market. Easton Express p. 5
Markets - Ordinance June 5 1915 New market ordinance now ready. Fault
found with new circle market law.
Easton Daily Free Press p. 7
Markets - Ordinance May 29 1915 Market Ordinance. Easton Express p. 5
Markets - Ordinance May 8 1915 Market at circle to be growers of their own
produce only after June 1st.
Easton Daily Free Press p. 1
Moravian Hospital June 2 1915 Centennial of old Moravian Hospital in
Bethlehem.
Easton Daily Free Press p. 2
Mummers Dec. 31 1915 Mummers parade a big success. Easton Daily Free Press
North. Co. Country Clubs May 26 1915 Opening of country club's new golf course. Easton Express p. 5
Orpheum Theatre July 15 1915 Report the Orpheum sold - will become a
cheese factory.
Easton Daily Free Press p. 1
Parades Dec. 31 1915 Mummers Parade. Easton Daily Free Press
Parades - Mummers Parade Dec. 31 1915 Easton first mummer's parade to be Jan. 1,
1916.
Easton Daily Free Press p. 1
People, Famous visit in Easton June 30 1915 Debs, Eugene V. To speak at Able Opera
House.
Easton Daily Free Press p.2
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Churches Jan. 4 1915 Obit. Of Mgr. Connolly of St. Philip and St.
James Church.
Easton Express
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Fire Companies April 6 1915 Phillipsburg officials and firemen confer
about a dispute regarding ownership of
vehicles (to be owned by fire co -- when
purchased by them).
Easton Daily Free Press p. 11
Playgrounds Dec. 4 1915 City to abandon 12th St. playground. Easton Daily Free Press p. 1
Playgrounds March 9 1915 City to acquire land at intersection of
Lehicton St. and Sullivan Lane as a park site.
Easton Daily Free Press p. 13
Railroads - Lehigh Valley Railroad Aug. 19 1915 Lehigh Valley Railroad club reorganized. Easton Daily Free Press p. 1
Raul, H. L. June 15 1915 Monument by Harry L. Raul - "Old Glory" --
unveiled at West Chester.
Easton Sentinel
Reeder Feb. 1 1915 Gen. Frank Reeder's portrait presented to
court.
Easton Daily Free Press p. 1
Reeder, Frank Feb. 1 1915 Portrait hung in court. Easton Express
Roads Nov. 2 1915 How Easton and Bethlehem road is being
built.
Easton Sentinel
Roads - Concrete Oct. 29 1915 Concrete road, Easton to Bethlehem. Easton Express p. 7
Scott, Henry Wyatt April 5 1915 Portrait presented to court. Easton Express
Shade Tree Feb. 20 1915 Shade Tree commission's first object report
(began Nov. 1, 1914).
Easton Daily Free Press p. 1
Suffrage April 10 1915 Suffragists cannot use March auditorium. Easton Daily Free Press p. 1
Suffrage Aug. 28 1915 Women's liberty bell in Easton (suffragists to
meet in square tonight).
Easton Daily Free Press p. 7
Suffrage Aug. 30 1915 Women's liberty bell in Easton (suffragists to
meet in square tonight).
Easton Daily Free Press p. 1
Telephone - Poles Aug. 7 & 21 1915 Telephone request for more poles not
granted.
Easton Express p. 5
Telephone - Wires Aug. 21 1915 Request granted. Easton Daily Free Press p. 1
Telephone - Wires Aug. 7 1915 Bell Telephone asks council's permission to
lay wires underground on College Hill.
Easton Daily Free Press p. 1
Theaters - Berwick Theater April 9 1915 Berwick St. theater to open Saturday. First
film is Charlie Chaplin in "Annight Out," and
Bronco Billy in "Bronco Billy and the claim
jumpers."
Easton Daily Free Press p. 7
Theaters - Berwick Theater April 9 1915 Berwick Theater, So. Side, open to public. Easton Express p. 5
Theaters - State Theater Sept. 15 1915 Wilmer and Vincent lease Northampton St.
Theater (formerly Neumeyer).
Easton Daily Free Press p. 1
Theaters - Strand Theater April 10 1915 Strand Theater to open May 1 in new Odd
Fellows Building.
Easton Daily Free Press p. 7
Theaters - Strand Theater May 8 1915 Opened May 8, Graustrk was first picture.
Full description of the theater.
Easton Daily Free Press p. 7
Trolley Transportation - Bangor &
Portland
Dec. 11 1915 Northampton traction secures Bangor &
Portland line.
Easton Daily Free Press p. 1
Wilson Borough - Education May 24 1915 Bay school building, Wilson Tsp. dedicated
May 22.
Easton Daily Free Press p. 7
Wilson High School - Dedication May 24 1915 Wilson High School dedicated. Easton Express
Youells, Benjamin Aug. 18 1915 Obit. Of Benjamin Youells. Easton Daily Free Press p. 1
Youells, Benjamin Aug. 24 1915 Obit. Of Benjamin Youells. Easton Sentinel
Alfred Thomas (Steamboat) March 6 1916 Eyewitness remembers the explosion of the
"Alfred Thomas."
Easton Daily Free Press p. 7
Assyrians Nov. 29 1916 Riot among Assyrians at Bank and Lehigh Sts. Easton Express p. 5
Athletics May 23 1916 Athletic field for Easton is now an assured
fact. Booster meeting held. Committee
selected a field on Lachenour Heights just
back of Lehigh Valley Railroad Station.
Easton Sentinel
Bernhardt, Sarah Dec. 1 1916 Express reporter interviews Sarah
Bernhardt.
Easton Express p. 5
Business - Brick Industry Aug. 24 1916 3 men crushed under a locomotive - railroad
men killed in an accident at Nazareth Brick
Yards.
Easton Express
Business - Carpenters May 1 1916 Carpenters go on strike for an 8-hour day. Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Department Stores -
Laubach's
Nov. 1 1916 Laubach's to be greatly enlarged. New seven-
story building to be built on present site of
shoe department.
Easton Express p. 5
Business - Hosiery May 11 & May
20
1916 Strike closed Chipman's. Easton Express
Business - Hotels, Taverns, etc. March 21 & 22 1916 Mansion House remonstrance hearing has
been concluded (gives an account of entire
case.
Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Hotels, Taverns, etc. March 24 1916 Both Mansion House and Hotel Stirling re-
licensed.
Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Iron Industry Sept 13 & 15 1916 Thomas Iron Co. sold to syndicate for
Charles M. Schwab.
Easton Daily Free Press p. 7
Business - Iron Industry Sept. 13 1916 Offer of $3,500,000 cash for Thomas Iron
properties.
Easton Express p. 4
Business - Iron Industry Sept. 15 1916 Offer of $3,500,000 cash for Thomas Iron
properties.
Easton Express p. 5
Business - Lawyers July 25 1916 Obituary of E. C. Clifton, lawyer Easton Express p. 5
Business - Lawyers July 27 1916 Obituary of E.C. Clifton, lawyer Easton Express p. 5
Business - Lawyers July 29 1916 Obituary of E. C. Clifton, lawyer Easton Express
Business - Liquor March 20 1916 White ribbons throng courtroom at license
hearings (W.C.T.U. at liquor license hearings)
Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Milk March 23 1916 Prof. Foster talks on Easton's milk supply Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Pants Oct. 4 1916 New industry for Easton - Cohen, Goldman &
Co. pants
Easton Express
Business - Silk Industry Dec. 8 1916 Silk strike settled Easton Express p. 5
Business - Silk Industry May 1 1916 Simon Co. agrees - will go on 9-hour week Easton Express
Business - Silk Industry Nov. 13 1916 Silk strike spreads Easton Express
Business - Silk Industry Nov. 17 1916 Silk strike spreads Easton Express
Business - Silk Industry Nov. 20 1916 Silk strike spreads Easton Express
Business - Silk Industry -
Employees
April 28 1916 Silk operatives to deal directly with
employers
Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Silk Industry -
employees
May 2 1916 Silk workers ask increases, 9-hour day Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Silk Industry -
Employees
May 3 1916 Standary silk mill employees ' demands Easton Daily Free Press p. 7
Business - Silk Industry -
Employees
May 4 1916 Other silk companies grant 9-hour day Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Treadwell Engineering
Co.
May 5 1916 Treadwell employees and managers talk Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Wire April 8 1916 Collmar after wire-using companies Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Wire Aug. 9 1916 Important new industry for Easton assured
(Roebling Wire Co.)
Easton Daily Free Press
Chamber of Commerce, Easton Dec. 3 1916 Board of Trade backs plan for annexing
outlying communities
Easton Express
Chamber of Commerce, Easton Sept. 13 1916 Americanization of the city trade board Easton Daily Free Press p. 7
Churches - Lutheran - Arndt's 1916 New Arndt's Church, Fork's Township
dedicated.
Churches - Lutheran - St. Luke's Oct. 12 1916 New church to be opened, St. Luke's
Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Easton Express
Churches - Lutheran - St. Luke's Oct. 16 1916 New church opened. Easton Express p. 5
Churches - Lutheran - St. Luke's Oct. 16 1916 St. Luke's opens new church. Easton Daily Free Press
Churches - Lutheran - St. Luke's Oct. 24 1916 Dedication of St. Luke's Lutheran Church. Easton Sentinel
Churches - Lutheran - St. Paul's Sept. 25 1916 St. Paul's Church, renewed and beautified, is
dedicated anew.
Easton Daily Free Press
Churches - Lutheran - St. Paul's Sept. 25 1916 St. Paul's rededicated on Sunday. Easton Express
Churches - Methodist Oct. 30 1916 Calvary Memorial Methodist Episcopal
Church dedicated
Easton Express p. 5
Churches - Methodist Oct. 30 1916 Dedication of the Calvary Memorial M. E.
Church
Easton Daily Free Press
Churches - Moravian Aug. 28 1916 Cornerstone for Moravian Church on
SouthSide laid
Easton Express p. 5
Churches - Moravian Aug. 28 1916 Easton Moravians lay cornerstone Easton Daily Free Press
Churches - Reformed June 3 1916 Memorial clock of Reformed Church to be
dedicated
Easton Express p. 5
Churches - Reformed May 6 1916 Illuminated clock is in First Reformed Church
Tower. Given in honor of Dr. Detwiller
Easton Free Press (daily
ed.)
Churches - St. Anthony's Feb. 21 1916 Cornerstone laid for the Italian Catholic
church.
Easton Daily Free Press
Churches - St. Anthony's June 19 1916 Italian church dedicated. (St. Anthony of
Padua)
Easton Express p. 5
Churches - St. Anthony's June 19 1916 New Italian church dedicated. Easton Daily Free Press
Clothing Trade Feb. 8 1916 Glove factory will start Feb. 14, 1916. Easton Daily Free Press
Clothing Trade Oct. 4 1916 Another industry for Easton--the
manufacture of men's clothing. (Cohen-
Goldman and Co.)
Easton Daily Free Press p. 7
Clubs - Rotary October 26 1916 Club to take part in dedication of William
Penn Highway
Easton Express
Collins, Charles March 7 1916 German comedian, passes away. He was a
native of Easton.
Easton Daily Free Press P. 7
Columbus Day Dec. 12 1916 Columbus Day rioters freed by the court. Easton Daily Free Press
Columbus Day October 13 1916 Riot at the close of the Columbus Day
parade.
Easton Daily Free Press
Copp, Frank May 3 1916 Obituary Easton Express P. 1
Delaware Canal May 22 1916 Canalization of Delaware is opposed Easton Daily Free Press
Doctors Feb. 28 1916 Obituary of Dr. John J. Detwiller. Easton Daily Free Press
Doctors March 7 1916 Obituary of Dr. John J. Detwiller. Easton Sentinel
Easton City Guards - European
War
July 8 1916 Co. L leaves Mt. Gretna. Easton Daily Free Press
Easton City Guards - European
War
June 25-30 1916 City guard shared work making their camp at
Mt. Gretna.
Easton Daily Free Press
Easton City Guards - European
War
Sept. 11 1916 Easton Militia on the border need nothing. Easton Daily Free Press
Easton Express Sept. 23 1916 50th anniversary of the Easton Express,
gives history and description of Easton and
Phillipsburg.
Easton Daily Free Press
Easton Hospital Jan. 26 1916 To supervise the building of the new
hospital.
Easton Daily Free Press
Easton Hospital June 24 1916 Plans for new hospital. Easton Express p. 5
Easton, City of - Celebrations Jan. 4 1916 Easton's first mummers parade Easton Sentinel
Easton, City of - Polio Aug. 8 1916 Many children prevented from crossing
bridge during the polio epidemic raging in
New York and New Jersey. Two cases in
Easton. Police were stationed at the bridge
to allow no children under 15 to come into
Easton.
Easton Daily Free Press
Easton, City of - Streets - Signs Nov. 9 1916 City to have street signs Easton Express p. 5
Easton, South - History Sept. 1 1916 Old town hall sold (located at Centre &
Mauch Chunk St.) at the circle by Dr. B. Rush
Field, Supt. Of Dept. of Public Property to
Herman Ralph for 42,450.
Easton Express
Easton,l South - Recreation May 23 1916 City community center offer accepted (for
South Side.)
Easton Daily Free Press
Education - March School March 25 1916 Unveiling of a portrait of Dr. F.A. March at
March School.
Easton Daily Free Press
Electric Lighting March 17 1916 Easton's street light problem. Easton Daily Free Press
Fourth of July July 5 1916 Easton's big 4th of July - gives description of
parade.
Easton Express p. 5
Gwinner Sept. 8 1916 Obit. Of John F. Gwinner. Easton Express p. 5
Infantile Paralysis Aug. 25 1916 School will reopen September 18, 1916
because of infantile paralysis.
Easton Express p. 5
Infantile Paralysis Aug. 29 1916 Lafayette College closed until October. Easton Express p. 5
Infantile Paralysis Aug. 8 1916 No children under 15 allowed in Easton from
New Jersey.
Easton Express p. 5
Infantile Paralysis Aug. 9 1916 State guards of bridge - keep children from
disease districts.
Easton Express
Infantile Paralysis July 28 1916 First case of infantile paralysis in Easton
since epidemic in New York.
Easton Express
Infantile Paralysis July 29 1916 First case of infantile paralysis in Easton
since epidemic in New York.
Easton Express p. 5
Infantile Paralysis Sept. 30 1916 Quarantine lifted today - no longer any
danger from infantile paralysis.
Easton Express p. 5
Knights of the Golden Eagle Oct. 5 1916 Easton Castle, Knights of the Golden Eagle,
chartered.
Easton Daily Free Press p. 7
Lafayette, Marquis de Sept. 21 1916 Momentos of Lafayette's trip to the United
States presented to college.
Easton Express p. 5
Laubach Family April 18 1916 Obituary of Edward H. Laubach, former
senator from Northampton County
Easton Express
Laubach Family April 7 1916 Obituary of Edward H. Laubach, former
senator from Northampton County
Easton Express
Mummers Dec. 6 1916 Mummers parade a big success. Easton Express
Murder April 29 1916 Patrick Callery kills sister and wounds four
others.
Easton Daily Free Press
Murder Dec. 22 1916 Judge Stewart won't interfere for Callery. Easton Daily Free Press
Murder June 1 1916 Police kill desperado in furious battle -
Thomas Kimball.
Easton Express
Murder March 7 1916 Killed and wounded fall in the wake of
Patrick Callery and his revolver.
Easton Sentinel
Murder May 1 1916 Patrick Callery kills sister and wounds four
others.
Easton Daily Free Press
Murder Nov. 10 1916 Working to save Callery from the chair. Easton Daily Free Press
Murder Oct. 3 1916 Patrick Callery sentenced to die. Easton Sentinel
Murder Oct. 31 1916 Trying to save Patrick Callery from the
electric chair.
Easton Daily Free Press
Murder Sept. 14 - 17 1916 Trial of Patrick Callery for shooting of his
sister.
Easton Daily Free Press
Murder Sept. 19 1916 First degree murder verdict for Patrick
Callery.
Easton Sentinel
Murder Sept. 25 1916 Callery sentenced to die. Easton Daily Free Press
Museum June 27 1916 Museum to be leased to be Historical
Society.
Easton Express p. 5
Museum May 19 1916 Site suggested for city museum owned by
church.
Easton Daily Free Press
Museum May 19 1916 Museum for city - use of building at Church
& Sitgreaves St.
Easton Express
Museum May 30 1916 Museum to be leased to be Historical
Society.
Easton Express
Nazareth, Pa. - YMCA Jan. 28 1916 Y.M.C.A. movement organized. Easton Express
New Jersey Central - Wrecks Oct. 17 1916 Jersey Central Railroad wreck. Easton Sentinel
North. Co. Hist. Society May 30 1916 Historical society will have permanent home
-- will lease property located at Church and
Sitgreaves St.
Easton Daily Free Press
North. Co. Hist. Society Nov. 27 1916 County society to open museum in this city. Easton Daily Free Press
Parks - Easton Oct. 17 1916 More than $9,000 for Cottingham Park. Easton Sentinel
Parks - Easton Oct. 3 1916 Cottingham Park campaign. Easton Sentinel
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Industries Sept. 13 1916 Phillipsburg, N.J. and the Armor plate plant. Easton Daily Free Press
Plainfield Township - Churches Oct. 25 1916 Cornerstone laying St. Peter's Reformed and
Lutheran Church, Plainfield Township.
Easton Express p. 5
Railroads - Lehigh Valley Railroad May 12 1916 Lehigh Valley must give up lake lines. Easton Daily Free Press
Reeder Feb. 15 1916 Paper by E. J. Fox, on Governor Reeder. Easton Sentinel
Reeder Feb. 8 1916 Paper by E. J. Fox, on Governor Reeder. Easton Daily Free Press
Roads Nov. 2 1916 Concrete Road, Easton to Bethlehem. Easton Express
Roads Nov. 2 1916 William Penn Highway dedicated. Easton Argus
Roads Oct. 31 1916 Opening of William Penn highway. Easton Sentinel
Roads - Concrete Nov. 2 1916 Concrete road, Easton to Bethlehem. Easton Express
Roads - William Penn Highway Nov. 1 1916 Great crowd is coming for Penn Highway
day.
Easton Daily Free Press
Roads - William Penn Highway Nov. 1 1916 Great enthusiasm marks the dedication of
the new highway.
Easton Daily Free Press
Roads - William Penn Highway Nov. 2, 3 1916 William Penn Highway is formally dedicated. Easton Express
Roads - William Penn Highway Nov. 27 1916 Dedication of link in William Penn Highway
(Easton-Bethlehem-Allentown).
Easton Daily Free Press p. 13
Salt River Parade Nov. 18 1916 Description of the Salt River Parade. Easton Express p. 5
Sewerage Dec. 2 1916 Sewage disposal plan again before city
council.
Easton Express
Sewerage Dec. 5 1916 Shall Easton build sewers? Easton Sentinel
Sewerage Sept. 13 1916 Bond issue for sewage disposal plant. Easton Daily Free Press
Smoke Nuisance Nov. 18 1916 Utilities to be prosecuted for smoke
nuisance.
Easton Express p. 5
Smoke Nuisance Nov. 28 1916 Utilities to be prosecuted for smoke
nuisance.
Easton Express
Smoke Nuisance Nov. 29 1916 Utilities to be prosecuted for smoke
nuisance.
Easton Express p. 4
Smoke Nuisance Oct. 7 1916 Utilities to be prosecuted for smoke
nuisance.
Easton Express p. 5
Smoke nuisance. July 22, Aug.
31
1916 Smoke ordinance introduced. Easton Express p. 5
Stroudsburg, Pa. - Fires June 20 1916 $80,000 fire loss at Stroudsburg. Easton Sentinel
Telephone Aug. 5 1916 'Phone Permits' may be held up. Easton Daily Free Press
Theaters - The Colonial Oct. 4 1916 Easton's newest theater opens today (The
Colonial).
Easton Daily Free Press p. 7
Trolley Transportation - Easton
Transit Co.
Aug. 15 & 17 1916 Wilson Township after transit company -
must curb and pave Lehigh St.
Easton Express
Trolley Transportation - Easton
Transit Co.
June 21 1916 Easton Transit refused to bear cost. Easton Daily Free Press
Trolley Transportation - Easton
Transit Co.
June 3 1916 The transit company must help to pay to lay
dust.
Easton Daily Free Press
Trolley Transportation - Easton
Transit Co.
Nov. 13 1916 Judge McKeen decides against Easton
transit.
Easton Daily Free Press
Trolley Transportation - Easton
Transit Co.
Oct. 16 1916 City of Easton vs. the Transit Co. case in
court.
Easton Daily Free Press p. 17, 24
Trolley Transportation - Routes Dec. 4 1916 Trolley cars will run to right. Easton Express p. 5
Trolley Transportation - Routes Oct. 16, 17 1916 Keep-to-right ordinance under fire - transit
company insists law is unreasonable.
Easton Express
Trolley Transportation - Tax April 17 1916 Compel transit company to pay for Bridge
use.
Easton Daily Free Press
Visiting Nurse Association July 6, Sept. 8 1916 Visiting nurses plan assured. Easton Express p. 5
Visiting Nurse Association June 2 1916 Visiting nurses association to be formed. Easton Daily Free Press
War - Grand Army of the Republic
- McKeen Post
Aug. 12 1916 City of Easton presents flay to McKeen Post. Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
City Guards
June 26 1916 Every city guard member, veteran and
recruit, accepted.
Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Soldier
Sept. 11 1916 Letter from Captain Godley with troops at
border
Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Soldiers
Aug. 1 1916 Easton boys (in Army) may vote. Easton Express P. 5
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Soldiers
July 24 1916 Poor food for soldiers - letter of J.H.
Wattman on duty with guards at the border.
Easton Express
Wars - Regiments July 4 1916 Pennyslvania soldiers at Mt. Gretna camp. Easton Sentinel
Wars - Regiments June 27 1916 Company "L" of Easton off for the war. Easton Sentinel
Wars - War on Mexico June 22 1916 Easton Guard leaves on Saturday - to go to
Mexican border.
Easton Express
Wars - War with Mexico Dec. 19 1916 Reception for Easton City Guards back from
the border.
Easton Express
Wars - War with Mexico Dec. 27 1916 Reception for Easton City Guards back from
the border.
Easton Express P. 5
Wars - War with Mexico July 1 1916 Easton Guard leaves on Saturday - to go to
Mexican border.
Easton Daily Express
Wars - War with Mexico June 19 1916 Easton Guard leaves on Saturday - to go to
Mexican border.
Easton Express
Wars - War with Mexico June 21 1916 Easton Guard leaves on Saturday - to go to
Mexican border.
Easton Express
Wars - War with Mexico June 23 1916 Easton Guard leaves on Saturday - to go to
Mexican border.
Easton Daily Express
Wars - War with Mexico June 24 1916 Easton Guard leaves on Saturday - to go to
Mexican border.
Easton Express
Wars - War with Mexico November 20 1916 Letter from Mexican border where soldiers
are.
Easton Express P. 5
Wars - War with Mexico -
Personal Experiences
Aug. 19 1916 Letter from Easton Soldier describing army
life on the border.
Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - War with Mexico -
Soldiers
June 24 1916 Great throng gives Easton soldiers stirring
farewell. (in Mexican border dispute)
Easton Daily Free Press
Washington, N.J. - Fires March 17 1916 Woodworking factory in Washington, N.J.
burned.
Easton Daily Free Press
Waterway Sept. 16 1916 Easton is a vital point in inland waterways
system.
Easton Express
Air Pollution Nov. 17 1917 Chemical company under fire for fumes. Easton Express p. 5
American Flag Mfg. Co. Nov. 2 1917 Largest service flag being made in Easton for
Boston Street Elevated Railroad.
Easton Express
Automobiles - Drivers Sept. 18 1917 Auto traffic is regulated. Easton Express
Bands June 30 1917 Chessman Junion Drum and Bugle Corps, an
account of the group.
Easton Express p. 12, illus.
Banks Sept. 1 1917 Nevin to be president of Easton National
Bank.
Easton Express
Business March 16 1917 Easton show of manufactures in full swing. Easton Express p. 5
Business March 20 1917 Easton show of manufactures in full swing. Easton Express
Business March 24 1917 Business show complete success. Easton Express p. 5
Business March 26 1917 Business show complete success. Easton Express
Business - 1900 - 1919 March 20 1917 Easton's industrial exhibit opens. Easton Daily Free Press
Business - 1900 - 1919 March 27 1917 Easton's industry exhibit opens. Easton Sentinel
Business - American Flag Mfg. Co. Nov. 2 1917 Largest service flag being made in Easton for
Boston Street Elevated Railroad.
Easton Express
Business - Banks Sept. 1 1917 Nevin to be president of Easton National
Bank.
Easton Express
Business - Cement Industry Nov. 15 1917 Obituary of George E. Bartol, president of
Dexter Cement Co.
Easton Express
Business - Department Stores -
Laubach's
Nov. 21 1917 Laubach's new addition Easton Express p. 5
Business - Foundries Aug. 22 1917 Wilson foundry to move - will occupy site on
So. Side.
Easton Express
Business - Ingersoll-Rand April 13 1917 Flag raising at Ingersoll-Rand. Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Keller's Music House Nov. 26 1917 Keller's store 42 years old. Easton Express p. 5
Business - Masons - Lodges July 10 1917 Dallas Lodge celebrates 50th anniversary Easton Express
Business - Milk Oct. 5 1917 Milk war hanging over Easton's head Easton Express
Business - Silk Industry May 24 1917 R. and H. Simon flag raising Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Taylor-Wharton Co. Oct. 13 1917 High Bridge home of Taylor has celebration -
175th anniversary of founding of Taylor-
Wharton Co.
Easton Express p. 5
Business - Taylor-Wharton Co. Oct. 13 1917 High Bridge home of Taylor has celebration --
175th founding of Taylor-Wharton Co.
Easton Daily Free Press
Cemeteries Feb. 14 1917 Ad for Easton memorial mausoleum Easton Express p. 5
Chamber of Commerce, Easton Feb. 21 1917 Greater Easton boosted at the Board of
Trade banquet. Tells of benefits if outlying
districts could be annexed to Easton.
Easton Daily Free Press
Churches Dec. 21 1917 Federation of churches of Easton now
organized
Easton Daily Free Press
Churches - Methodist June 18 1917 Cornerstone laying of First Methodist
Church, SouthSide
Easton Express p. 5
Churches - St. Michael's Aug. 6 1917 St. Michael's is dedicated. Easton Express p. 5
Clubs - Aero April 28 1917 Aero club meeting. George R. Elder Sr.
elected president
Easton Express P. 5
Clubs - Aero April 30 1917 Aero Club meeting. George R. Elder Sr.
elected president
Easton Express
Clubs - Aero May 10 1917 Aero Club meeting. George R. Elder Sr.
elected president
Easton Express P. 5
Clubs - Aero May 10 1917 Aero club for Northampton County is
assured.
Easton Daily Free Press
Clubs - Aero May 11 1917 Aero Club meeting. George R. Elder Sr.
elected president
Easton Express P. 5
Clubs - Aero May 16 1917 Aero club meeting. George R. Elder Sr.
elected president.
Easton Express
Clubs - Knights of Columbus November 20 1917 Home is formally dedicated. Easton Daily Free Press P. 11
Clubs - Knights of Columbus November 20 1917 Home is formally dedicated Easton Express P. 10
Clubs - Masons May 28 1917 Easton Lodge No.152, F. & A. M. is 100 years
old
Easton Express P. 5
Clubs - Odd Fellows May 17 1917 Elon Lodge I.O.O.F. is 50 years old Easton Express P. 5
Columbus Day October 13 1917 Easton's first general celebration of
Columbus Day
Easton Express
Comic strips November 8 1917 First comic strip-"It happens in the best
regulated families"
Easton Express
Crime - Embezzlement Oct 26 1917 Asher V. Stauffer, Register of Wills, kills self.
His accounts short.
Easton Express
Crime - Embezzlement Oct. 19 1917 William Horn, bank cashier runs off with
$39,081.73.
Easton Express
Crime - Embezzlement Oct. 23 & 24 1917 Asher V. Stauffer, Register of Wills, kills self.
His accounts short.
Easton Express
Crime - Embezzlement Sept. 21 1917 William Horn, bank cashier runs off with
$39,081.73
Easton Express
Daylight Saving Time May 9 1917 Daylight saving for Easton. Easton Express p.5
Daylight Saving Time May 9 1917 Daylight saving for Easton. Easton Express p.5
Daylight Saving Time May 9 1917 Daylight saving for Easton Easton Express p. 5
Doctors 17 Dec. 1917 Obituary of Charles Stewart Easton Express
Doctors 17 Dec. 1917 Obituary of Charles Stewart Easton Daily Free Press
Doctors 28 March 1917 High honors paid by Dr. Henry Snyder. Easton Express p. 5
Dryland Church Oct. 15 1917 Dryland Church crowded at dedication
service
Easton Express
Easton City Guards - European
War
Aug. 23 1917 City guard leaves Easton on Saturday
evening.
Easton Express
Easton City Guards - European
War
Aug. 25 1917 Entire community to honor guards. Easton Express
Easton City Guards - European
War
July 13 1917 Easton City Guard will be mustered into
service Monday (July 16).
Easton Express
Easton City Guards - European
War
July 16 1917 National Guard mustered in. Easton Express p. 5
Easton Post Office- Motor Truck Dec. 21 1917 Easton and Reading will be terminal points in
postal truck service.
Easton Express p. 5
Easton, City of - Elections Oct. 17 1917 The position of names on ballot Easton Express
Easton, City of - Elections Oct. 8 1917 The position of names on ballot Easton Express
Easton, City of - Employees Dec. 22 1917 Tourist agent William Johnson died "prof."
custodian of city hall tramp house
Easton Express
Easton, City of - Employees Dec. 6 1917 City salaries increased but tax rate is
unchanged
Easton Express
Easton, City of - Mayors Jan. 4 1917 Mayor promises to clean up Easton Easton Express
Easton, City of - Police Dept. -
Women
Dec. 22 1917 Policewomen for Easton, and they won't
cost a cent.
Easton Express
Easton, City of - Taxation Nov. 28 1917 City's financial puzzle up to Express readers.
Shall taxes be increased or wages remain at
present rate?
Easton Express
Easton, City of - Taxation Oct. 16 1917 Property assessments increased more than
$75,000
Easton Express
Eddyside March 10 1917 Trying to stop Eddyside bathing. Easton Express p. 5
Education - Foreigners Nov. 1 1917 Plan to educate the foreigners. Easton Express p. 5
Electric Lighting Nov. 13 1917 More lights for Wilson - township orders
street lights.
Easton Express p. 5
Electric Lighting Nov. 14 1917 Increase in electric rates justified by Board
of Trade.
Easton Express
Firmstone June 28 1917 Obit. Of Frank Firmstone. Easton Express
Free Love Dec. 13 1917 Free love teachings land Goodwin behind
bars - tried to organize "society" in this
country.
Easton Express
Hackett Family Aug. 28 1917 Obit. Of William Hackett. Easton Daily Free Press
Hackett Family Aug. 28 1917 Obit. Of William Hackett. Easton Express
Harding, Warren G. Dec. 13 1917 Visits Allentown. Easton Express
Hart, Dr. Edward March 26 1917 Easton the center of great chemical
operations -- Dr. Edward Hart father of these
developments and began in 1872.
Easton Daily Free Press
Heptasoph Hall Aug. 6 1917 Heptasoph Hall now St. Michael's Church. Easton Daily Free Press
Jewish Community Center Jan. 1 1917 Y.M.H.A. home dedicated. Easton Express p. 5
Jewish Community Center Jan. 1 1917 Handsome home of the Y.M.H.A. is
dedicated.
Easton Daily Free Press
Lafayette College - Faculty June 11 1917 Professor J. Madison Porter resigns Easton Express
Lafayette College - Moratorium Feb. 22 1917 Students on strike. Lafayette students refuse
to attend classes on Washington's birthday.
Easton Express
Lafayette College - Visitors May 4 1917 Lafayette to give degree to Gen. Joffre. Easton Express p. 5
Lehigh Valley Railroad - Labor Feb. 24 1917 Ad for L.V.R.R. against labor organization. Easton Express
Lehigh Valley Railroad - Tunnels Oct. 5 1917 Would tunnel Easton hills for driveway. Easton Express
Martin's Creek - Churches Dec. 10 1917 Presbyterian Mission Chapel on Martin's
Creek dedicated.
Easton Express p. 9
McCarthy, Edward J. June 29 1917 Obit. Of Edward J. McCarthy. Easton Express
Milford, N.J. Nov. 12 1917 90th anniversary of the Milford Christian
Church.
Easton Daily Free Press p. 11
Mummers Jan. 2 1917 Mummers parade a big success. Easton Express p. 5
Murder Feb. 22 1917 Pardon board wouldn't save Pat (Patrick)
Callery.
Easton Daily Free Press
Murder Jan. 18 1917 Pardon board wouldn't save Pat (Patrick)
Callery.
Easton Daily Free Press
Murder July 10 1917 Callery dies in the electric chair at
Bellefonte, PA.
Easton Daily Free Press
Murder July 12 1917 Maywood convicted of Queen family
murder.
Easton Express
Murder July 5 1917 Callery ordered to Bellefonte, PA for
execution.
Easton Daily Free Press
Murder June 10 - 12 1917 Rapid progress in Queen murder trial -
Hunterdon County, New Jersey.
Easton Daily Free Press
Murder June 12 1917 New Jersey farmer, wife and daughter
murdered. William H. Queen and family at
Mt. Pleasant, Hunterdon County, New
Jersey.
Easton Express
Murder June 12 1917 Farmers capture slayer of Queen family. Easton Daily Free Press
Murder June 8 1917 New Jersey farmer, wife and daughter
murdered. William H. Queen and family at
Mt. Pleasant, Hunterdon County, New
Jersey.
Easton Express
Murder June 8 1917 Triple murder and fire stir Hunterdon
County, New Jersey - William H. Queen,
murder.
Easton Daily Free Press
Murder Sept. 13 1917 William Meade on trial for the murder of
Bucsis.
Easton Daily Free Press
Murder Sept. 19 1917 Italian murdered, John Fritzo. Easton Daily Free Press
Newspapers - Argus Oct. 27 1917 Flames damage Argus plant. Easton Daily Free Press
North. Co. Country Clubs - Fire Dec. 14 1917 Country club's old home destroyed by fire. Easton Express
North. Co. Hist. Society - Museum Feb. 10 1917 Museum of history opened. Easton Express p. 5
North. Co. Hist. Society - Museum Feb. 10 1917 Historical society opens new museum. Easton Daily Free Press
North. Co. Hist. Society - Museum Feb. 7 1917 Museum of history opened. Easton Express p. 5
Phillipsburg, N.J. - City Offices Dec. 5 1917 Phillipsburg commissioners to borrow
money from taxpayers to run town.
Easton Express p. 10
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Education Nov. 9 1917 Phillipsburg Board of Trade decides to make
a new start.
Easton Express p. 10
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Fires Nov. 2 1917 $200,000 fire loss comes to Phillipsburg -
L.V. Freight destroyed.
Easton Express
Railroad - Central Railroad Sept. 29 1917 Central railroad plans yard. Easton Express
Railroad - History Dec. 31 1917 Changes in operation of the local railroads. Easton Express
Railroads - New Jersey Central Feb. 6 1917 The old Jersey Central Railroad. Easton Sentinel
Red Cross April 20, 21,
May 8
1917 Red Cross Branch established in Easton. Easton Daily Free Press
Roads May 19 1917 Improved Road project boosted. Easton Daily Free Press
Roads - Sullivan Road June 7 1917 Want state to keep up Sullivan Road. Easton Daily Free Press p. 7
Schools - School Boards Oct. 2 1917 Woman candidate for school board has no
hobbies.
Easton Express
Scott Park July 7 1917 The new park at the point will be "Scott
Park."
Easton Daily Free Press p. 7
Scott Park June 18 1917 Fountain for park memorial to Judge Henry
W. Scott.
Easton Daily Free Press p. 7
Sewerage Nov. 10 1917 Easton offered sewage plant at no cost to
the people.
Easton Express
Sewerage Nov. 12 1917 Free sewage disposal plant accepted by city
council.
Easton Express
Sewerage Nov. 12 1917 City Council accepts sewage disposal plant. Easton Daily Free Press
Sewerage Nov. 9 1917 Easton sewage problem may be solved by
new plan.
Easton Express
Taylor, George - Portrait Dec. 20 1917 Painting of George Taylor over fireplace in
L.D. office. Painted by Laura Schneider of
Easton as commissioned by Easton Rotary.
Donated to EPL by Club.
Easton Express
Taylor, George - Portrait Dec. 21 1917 Rotary Club gives portrait - painting of
George Taylor now hangs in library.
Easton Express p. 5
Taylor, George - Portrait Dec. 21 1917 George Taylor's portrait now in Easton
Library.
Easton Daily Free Press
Telephone - Service Feb. 19 1917 Consolidated telephone company takes over
lines and business of local independent lines.
Easton Express p. 5
Telephone - Service June 2 1917 Bell 'phone co. right questioned - council will
try to compel corporation to give city
additional free service.
Easton Express p. 5
Temples - Temple Covenant of
Peace
Nov. 30 1917 Diamond jubilee celebration of Covenant of
Peace.
Easton Express
Trolley Transportation March 23 1917 Nevin defends Trolley service. Easton Express p. 5
Trolley Transportation Nov. 23 1917 Utilities Co. want to haul coal on trolley cars. Easton Express
Trolley Transportation - Easton
Transit Co.
April 21 1917 Better service is promised by Easton Transit. Easton Daily Free Press
Trolley Transportation - Easton
Transit Co.
April 6 1917 Some trolley complaints to be remedied. Easton Daily Free Press
Trolley Transportation - Easton
Transit Co.
March 23 1917 Council reviews petition against Easton
Transit Co.
Easton Daily Free Press
Trolley Transportation - Easton
Transit Co.
Oct. 23 1917 Transit's new plans. Easton Express
Trolley Transportation - Fares Aug. 18 1917 City Council to investigate 6 cent fare. Easton Daily Free Press
Trolley Transportation - Lehigh
Navigation Electric
Feb. 13 1917 Proposed new company -- to take over
Lehigh Valley transit and Lehigh Navigation
Electric.
Easton Sentinel
Trolley Transportation - Routes March 8 1917 Trolley cars will run to right. Easton Express
Trolley Transportation -
Northampton Traction Co.
Feb. 7 1917 Northampton Traction Co. would extend
traction line in this city.
Easton Daily Free Press
Trumbore, William May 21 1917 Obit. Of Billy Trumbore. Easton Express p. 5
Trumbore, William May 21 1917 May 5, 1917. Obit. Easton Daily Free Press
War - Grand Army of the Republic November 23 1917 Veterans of Civil War honor department
commander Col. Noah Dietrich
Easton Express
War - War with Mexico Jan. 15 1917 Easton City guards back from border. Easton Express P. 5
War- Grand Army of the Republic November 24 1917 Veterans of Civil War honor Department
Commander, Col. Noah Dietrich.
Easton Express
Wars - European War - Soldiers November 10 1917 Letter from David M. Bachman, lawyer
driving ambulance at front.
Easton Express P. 9
Wars - European War - Soldiers November 19 1917 Bernard Joseph Donovan, first Easton boy to
pay the price of Prussian frightfulness.
Easton Express
Wars - European War - Soldiers November 19 1917 Bernard Joseph Donovan, first Easton boy to
pay the price of Prussian frightfulness.
Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - European War - Soldiers November 20 1917 Flying becomes common, Harry Bellis writes. Easton Express P. 9
Wars - European War - Welcome June 6 1917 Easton Lodge of Moose throw open their
home in honor of city guard.
Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 April 6 1917 State of war with Germany exists. Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Aliens
April 23 1917 Arrested for taking pictures of bridges. Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Aliens
November 24 1917 Otto A. Banner, German, arrest in Easton -
first of aliens in the vicinity to be caught.
Easton Daily Free Press P. 1, 26
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Aliens
November 24 1917 Otto A. Banner, German, arrest in Easton,
first of aliens in the vicinity to be caught.
Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Aliens
November 26 1917 Banner denies disloyalty to U.S. Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Aliens
October 11 1917 Northampton County man charged with
seditions and treasonable remarks--principal
of public school at Wind Gap remarks
against Red Cross.
Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Camp Lafayette
July 17 1917 More soldiers in camp here. (March Field). Easton Express P. 5
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
City Guards
Aug. 14 1917 Easton Guard soon to go to fields of France. Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
City Guards
Aug. 21 1917 City Guard no longer infantry Co. Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
City Guards
Aug. 23 1917 City Guard goes to camp Saturday night. Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
City Guards
Aug. 24 1917 City Guard going by Pennsylvania Railroad. Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
City Guards
Aug. 25 1917 Parade in honor of Easton City Guard. Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
City Guards
Aug. 27 1917 Easton and Phillipsburg honor departing
soldiers.
Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
City Guards
Jan. 10 1917 Easton boys on border start home
today.(Mexican border).
Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
City Guards
Jan. 12 1917 City Guard may reach home Sunday night. Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
City Guards
Jan. 13 1917 City Guard may reach home Sunday night. Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
City Guards
Jan. 15 1917 City's welcome to returning soldiers proves
an ovation.
Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
City Guards
Jan. 9 1917 Easton boys on border start home today.
(Mexican border).
Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Draft
April 26 1917 Registrars for city and country (for Army
draft).
Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Draft
Aug. 11 1917 Easton quota 45. Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Draft
Aug. 14 1917 Exemption Board prepares fist list from
examination.
Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Draft
Aug. 21 1917 Nearing Easton army quota. Easton Express P . 5
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Draft
Dec. 17 1917 Wilson Township will say farewell to those in
service
Easton Express P. 5
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Draft
July 13 1917 List of Northampton County men who will
be drawn in the first draft.
Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Draft
July 14 1917 Registration in Easton under conscription
act.
Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Draft
July 14 1917 Troops silently leave Easton. Easton Express P. 5
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Draft
July 16 1917 List of Easton men in the draft. Easton Express P. 6-7
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Draft
July 17 1917 List of Easton men in the draft. Easton Express P. 7
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Draft
July 18 1917 List of Easton men in the draft. Easton Express P. 7
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Draft
July 21 1917 Only about 35 men needed for new army
draft.
Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Draft
June 5 1917 Registrars for city and county (for Army
draft).
Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Draft
June 7 1917 Registrars for city and county (for Army
draft)
Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Draft
May 24 1917 Registrars for city and county (for Army
draft).
Easton Express P. 5
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Draft
May 25 1917 Registrars for city and county (for Army
draft).
Easton Express P. 5
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Draft
May 26 1917 Registrar for city and county (for Army
draft).
Easton Express P. 5
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Draft
May 3 1917 Registrars for city and county. (for Army
draft).
Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Draft
May 3 1917 Army recruiting office opened in city. Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Draft
May 5 1917 Registrars for city and county. (for Army
draft).
Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Draft
May 5 1917 Sheriff told to prepare for conscription. Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Draft
May 7 1917 Many volunteers from Easton --off for the
barracks.
Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Draft
May 9 1917 More recruits leave from Easton for the U.S.
Army.
Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Draft
November 21 1917 Local drafted men given rousing send-off to
Camp Dix.
Easton Express P. 10
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Draft
November 9 1917 Phillipsburg and Lehigh Valley officials at
war.
Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Draft
Sept. 13 1917 Wilson Township will say farewell to those in
service.
Easton Express P. 5
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Draft
Sept. 15 1917 Easton's first drafted men go Wednesday. Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Draft
Sept. 15 1917 First Easton men drawn for new army will
leave Wednesday.
Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Draft
Sept. 18 1917 Nearby towns say farewell to their sons. Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Draft
Sept. 19 1917 Phillipsburg drafted men leave Friday. Easton Express P. 7
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Draft
Sept. 19 1917 Easton's first quota of drafted men leave. Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Draft
Sept. 19 1917 Mid tears and cheers Northampton sons
march - gives list of those drafted.
Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Draft
Sept. 21 1917 Easton's first quota of drafted men leave. Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Draft
Sept. 4 1917 Farewell to soldier boys (drafted). Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Flag
Jan. 1 1917 Silk flag presented to court. Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Food
Dec. 8 1917 War loaf of bread on sale here Monday. Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Food
July 9 1917 Hoover army to be organized. Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Fuel
April 20 1917 School children will be gardners - plant
vacant lots.
Easton Express P. 5
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Fuel
Dec. 13 1917 No coal in Nazareth; people burning wood. Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Fuel
Dec. 19 1917 Coal shortage is relieved in Nazareth. Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Fuel
Dec. 29 1917 First emergency coal card issued in Easton. Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Fuel
October 6 1917 Coal prices won't be cut much to Easton
consumers.
Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Lafayette College
April 24 1917 Lafayette will be deserted - new students
will be left if government puts new army
plan into effect.
Easton Express p. 5
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Lafayette College
April 4 1917 Lafayette will be deserted - new students
will be left if government puts new army
into effect.
Easton Express P. 5
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Lafayette College
April 7 1917 Lafayette will be deserted - new students
will be left if government puts new army
plan into effect.
Easton Express P. 5
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Lafayette College
Feb. 8 1917 Lafayette men mustered into ambulance
corps.
Easton Express P. 5
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Lafayette College
June 11 1917 Lafayette men mustered into the Ambulance
Corps.
Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Lafayette College
June 2 1917 Lafayette men mustered into the Ambulance
Corps.
Easton Express P. 6
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Lafayette College
May 12 1917 Lafayette men mustered into ambulance
corps.
Easton Express P. 5
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Liberty Loan
1917 Easton observed Liberty Loan Day with a
parade.
Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Liberty Loan
June 1 1917 Easton idea for Liberty Bond Stamp
canceling die adopted.
Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Liberty Loan
June 15 1917 $2,412,500 from Easton and Phillipsburg
bond subscription exceed all expectations.
Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Liberty Loan
June 15 1917 $2,065,050 in Liberty bonds taken in Easton. Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Liberty Loan
June 2 1917 Captain named for taking Liberty Bond
Subscription.
Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Liberty Loan
May 30 1917 Easton ready to purchase Liberty Loan
bonds.
Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Liberty Loan
November 13 1917 Easton starts out to raise $30,000 for war
work fund.
Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Liberty Loan
November 17 1917 Nearly $40,000 raised here for triple war
work fund.
Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Liberty Loan
October 1 1917 Easton ready for second loan drive. Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Liberty Loan
October 25 1917 Easton observed Liberty Loan Day with a
parade.
Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Liberty Loan
October 29 1917 Easton went beyond her allotment (Liberty
Loan).
Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Liberty Loan
October 3 1917 Easton to put over second loan. Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Liberty Loan
October 9 1917 Canvas for loan has started. Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Libery Loan
November 16 1917 Teams turn in $26,305 for Y.M. War Fund. Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Personal Experiences
October 27 1917 Thrilling letter from the front. Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Personal Experiences
Sept. 5 1917 Easton boys safe in France. Easton Express P. 5
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Red Cross
April 20 1917 Red Cross unit organized here. Easton Express P. 5
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Red Cross
June 15 1917 Red Cross unit is organized here. Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Red Cross
June 18-20 1917 Red Cross unit organized here. Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Red Cross
June 23 1917 Red Cross unit organized here. Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Soldiers
Aug. 31 1917 First man to go from Easton is Godfrey
Frederick Waldbeiser.
Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Soldiers
Dec. 26 1917 William Pitt Scott promoted to Captain in
Navy.
Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Soldiers
Dec. 4 1917 Donald Kirkpatrick first Easton boy under
fire.
Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Soldiers
November 10 1917 Dick Whitesell in now a regular mess
sargeant.
Easton Express P. 3
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Soldiers
November 17 1917 Robert H. Miller writes of training with
20,000 U. S. Air fliers.
Easton Express P. 3
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Soldiers
November 19 1917 Warren boys doing their bit at Camp Dix. Easton Express P. 10
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Soldiers
November 20 1917 Lt. Anch Kline writes of army life. Easton Express P. 2
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Soldiers
November 7 1917 Life at Texas fort described by Eastonian -
Corp. Stipe doing guard duty at oil plants,
Port Arthur, Texas.
Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Spies
April 4 1917 Soldiers on the bridges - National Guard
from two states here to protect railroad
from spies.
Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
War Relief Unit
March 27 1917 First classes being formed by War Relief Unit Easton Express P. 5
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
War Work
Dec. 18 1917 War time bazaar opens in City Guard
Armory.
Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
War Work
Dec. 19 1917 War time bazaar praised by 1000 visitors. Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
War Work
Dec. 20 1917 War time bazaar praised by 1000 visitors. Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
War Work
Dec. 3 1917 Banks and post-office begin sale of war
savings stamps.
Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
War Work
Dec. 4 1917 "shop in Easton" motto of war time bazaar. Easton Express P. 5
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
War Work
Dec. 5 1917 Easton to reduce the cost of living (co-op.
plan).
Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
War Work
Dec. 7 1917 Easton to reduce the cost of living (co-op.
plan)
Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
War Work
June 21-23 1917 Easton has raised 3/4 of its Red Cross Quota. Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
War Work
May 28 1917 Navy League opens quarters. Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
War Work
October 11 1917 Easton mothers are organized for war duties
-- "Mothers of 1917, Regular Army" ,
organized by Mrs. W.B. Pursell.
Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Draft
Aug. 27 1917 Off to war go Easton Company of steady
fighters.
Easton Express
Wars - Parades April 3 1917 Students cheer the war news - hold first
patriotic parade in Easton.
Easton Express
Wars - Regiments 1917 Company "A", 149M Gun Battery, left Easton
August 25,1917.
Wars - Regiments Aug. 16 1917 Unit of Army Aviation Corps for
Northampton County.
Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - Regiments Dec. 22 1917 Maurice Clemens to be captain of Easton
Reserve Militia Co.
Easton Express
Wars - Regiments Jan. 16 1917 City guards arrive home. Easton Sentinel
Wars - Regiments July 17 1917 Ambulance Battalion, No. 3 (First World
War) at Allentown.
Wars - Regiments November 15 1917 Company A of reserve militia to be located
here.
Easton Express
Wars - Regiments October 13 1917 Ambulance men will come to Bushkill Park -
more than 2000 soldiers will be stationed
there.
Easton Express
Wars - War with Mexico Jan. 13 1917 Easton City Guards back from the border. Easton Express
Wars - War with Mexico Jan. 23 1917 Easton City Guards back from the border. Easton Express
Wars- European War 1914-1918 -
War Work
Dec. 4 1917 Easton to reduce the cost of living. (co-op.
plan)
Easton Daily Free Press
Wilson, Woodrow Feb. 14 1917 Easton pledges to support Pres. Wilson. Easton Express p. 5
Wood, J. Whit June 25 1917 Obit. Of J. Whit Wood. Easton Express p. 5
Y.M.C.A. May 25 1917 Campaign postponed. Easton Daily Free Press
Y.M.C.A. Nov. 7 1917 Easton will raise funds for Y.M.C.A. war
work.
Easton Express
Aeronautics - Mail Service Dec. 16 1918 Mail-carrying airplanes in flight over Easton
caused much rubbernecking.
Easton Daily Free Press
Agricultural Machinery July 22 1918 War forces Hobson Co. to shut down.
Organized May, 1897. First factory was
located at Tatamy. Now in Palmer
Township. They made agricultural
implements for sale abroad.
Easton Express p. 2
Air Pollution June 8 1918 Railroad says anti-smoke ordinance keeps
away industries.
Easton Express
American Flag Mfg. Co. July 3 1918 Illness if William J. Heller. Easton Daily Free Press
Automobiles - Drivers June 10 1918 Rules for autoists in Easton. Easton Express p. 2
Automobiles - Shows Jan. 21 1918 Auto show at Easton Armory. Easton Express p. 5
Automobiles - Shows Jan. 22 1918 Auto show at the Easton Armory. Easton Express p. 5
Automobiles - Shows Jan. 26 1918 First motor show in Easton will close tonight. Easton Daily Free Press EDFP Jan. 26,
1918
Bakeries Feb. 1 1918 All bakers must take out licenses. Easton Express
Bands Aug. 10 1918 Plans for city band - permanent association
to be formed.
Easton Express p. 5
Bands Aug. 12 1918 Join the band - Band association campaign
starts Aug. 15.
Easton Express
Bands Aug. 24 1918 The municipal victory band. Easton Express p. 5
Bangor, PA - Churches Sept. 2 1918 Bangor Catholic Church dedication - Our
Lady of Good Counsel.
Easton Sentinel EDFP, Sept. 3,
1918
Bangor, PA - Churches Sept. 3 1918 Bangor Catholic Church dedication - Our
Lady of Good Counsel.
Easton Daily Free Press
Business - 1900 - 1919 Sept. 3 1918 Easton looses industrial war business
because of congested housing and
transportation.
Easton Sentinel
Business - Agricultural Machinery July 22 1918 War forces Hobson Co. to shut down.
Organized May 1897. First factory was
located at Tatamy, PA, now in Palmer
Township. They made agricultural
implements for sale abroad.
Easton Express p. 2
Business - American Flag Mfg. Co. July 3 1918 Illness of William J. Heller. Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Breweries Dec. 7 1918 Seitz Brewing Co. to change into packing
house.
Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Confectioneries March 27 1918 Obituary of Charles J. Abel, confectioner Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Hotels, Taverns, etc. Aug. 2 1918 Last days for Hotel Stirling. Easton Express
Business - Hotels, Taverns, etc. Dec. 23 1918 Passing of the Franklin House. Easton Express
Business - Hotels, Taverns, etc. Dec. 28 1918 Franklin House said to have been sold for
$90,000.
Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Hotels, Taverns, etc. Dec. 28 1918 End of the Franklin House. Easton Express
Business - Hotels, Taverns, etc. Jan. 22 1918 Franklin House to be "Hotel Lafayette" after
April 1, 1918
Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Hotels, Taverns, etc. Jan. 3 1918 J. Morris Kiefer buys Hotel Sterling. Easton Express
Business - Hotels, Taverns, etc. July 15 1918 Cherry Hill hotel burns. Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Hotels, Taverns, etc. March 11 1918 Fire wiped out Revere Hotel (Bucks County)
this morning.
Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Ingersoll-Rand Feb. 26 1918 New bonus plan for Ingersoll-Rand
employees.
Easton Express
Business - Ingersoll-Rand May 20 1918 Ingersoll-Rand Co. acquires a recreation
centre and clubhouse for workers (all the
estate of the late Dr. Robert Browne, known
as "Ravenswood")
Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Ingersoll-Rand Sept. 27 1918 Dorothy Stiles is operating crane at Ingersoll
plant.
Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Insurance Jan. 11 1918 Northampton Mutual Live Stock Insurance
Company goes out of business - auto drives
out horse.
Easton Express
Business - Keller's Music House Nov. 27 1918 Keller's store 43 years old. Easton Daily Free Press p. 7
Business - King's Cleaning and
Dyeing
Jan. 10 1918 Obituary of W.H. King, proprietor of cleaning
house. Established business in 1868. After
his death, A.S. Friedman and Mrs. King
continued.
Easton Express
Business - Lehigh Valley Shops -
European War
June 15 1918 New schedule at Lehigh Valley Shops. Men
will work 61 hours a week while war lasts.
Easton Express
Business - Lehigh Valley Railroad -
Strikes
Feb. 28 1918 Lehigh Valley shop men will not go on strike Easton Express
Business - Lehigh Valley Shops -
Pollution
May 4 1918 Valley to satisfy City. Will keep at work until
smoke nuisance is under control.
Easton Express
Business - Lehigh Valley Shops -
European War
June 20 1918 Lehigh Valley men teaching the soldiers Easton Express
Business - Lehigh Valley Shops -
Pollution
April 20 1918 Valley must abate smoke nuisance without
delay
Easton Express
Business - Milk Jan. 29 1918 Easton milk dealers score producers
association - insist consumer now paying all
he can afford to pay retailer.
Easton Express
Business - Milk Jan. 29 1918 State may fix milk prices for Easton Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Milk Jan. 30 1918 Easton milk prices not fixed by food
administration
Easton Express
Business - Milk March 9 1918 Agreement is reached in milk situation Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Slate Industry - History June 18 1918 Slate operators told to cut output 50 to 75
%
Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Slate Industry - History March 2 1918 Structural slate producers get together to
form company with $100,000 capital
Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Slate Industry - History Nov. 30 1918 David Stoddard going abroad for slate trade Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Taylor-Wharton Co. July 10 1918 Another big local industry has successful
welfare department (William Wharton, Jr.
Co.)
Easton Daily Free Press
Census Jan. 5 1918 Easton population falls behind most of
State's 3rd class cities.
Easton Express
Central Railroad - Bridges June 5 1918 CRR planning larger bridge for Easton. Easton Express
Central Railroad - Wrecks Feb. 23 1918 Jersey Central trains runs away on mountain
at Ashley. One dead and six injured.
Easton Daily Free Press
Chamber of Commerce, Easton Jan. 22 1918 Shakeup coming in Easton Board of Trade Easton Express
Children's Home, Easton Dec. 14 1918 To sell Children's Home Easton Express p. 5
Children's Home, Easton July 29 1918 Public asked to give children's home
financial association
Easton Daily Free Press
Children's Home, Easton Nov. 13 1918 Firmstone site offered for Children's Home Easton Daily Free Press p. 1
Children's Home, Easton Nov. 15 1918 City may buy children's home as a day
nursery
Easton Express
Children's Home, Easton Nov. 16 1918 Fine offer accepted. Firmstone property to
be used for children's home.
Easton Express
Churches - Lutheran - St. Paul's May 25 & 27 1918 Golden jubilee of St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Easton Daily Free Press
Churches - Reformed Dec. 11 1918 Obituary of Dr. H. H. Sangree, former pastor
of St. Mark's Reformed Church
Easton Express
Churches - St. Bernard's Aug. 20 1918 St. Bernard's 82nd - a milestone is
commemorated.
Easton Daily Free Press
Churches - St. Bernard's Aug. 20 1918 St. Bernard's 82nd - a milestone is
commemorated.
Easton Express p. 5
Churches - St. Bernard's Dec. 8 1918 Picture dedication at St. Bernard's Easton Express
Churches - St. Bernard's Feb. 12 1918 St. Bernard's Jubilee opens at Armory. Easton Daily Free Press
Churches - St. Bernard's Oct. 12 1918 St. Bernard's open air masses. Easton Express p. 5
Churches - St. Bernard's Sept. 18 1918 Organ dedicated at St. Bernard's/ Easton Express p. 5
Churches - St. Bernard's Sept. 3 1918 St. Bernard's school opens - gives history of
school.
Easton Sentinel p. 5
Churches - St. Joseph May 11 1918 St. Joseph's new church dedicated by Bishop
M'Cort.
Easton Free Press (daily
ed.)
Churches - St. Joseph May 12 1918 St. Joseph's new church dedicated by Bishop
M'Cort.
Easton Express
Churches - St. Joseph Nov. 11 1918 St. Joseph's Church honors boys by unveiling
service flag.
Easton Express p. 9
Clothing Trade July 2 1918 Growing Easton industry leases a larger
factory (Cohen-Goldman and Co.):
clothing factory
Easton Daily Free Press
Clubs - Kiwanis Dec. 6 1918 Charter received Easton Daily Free Press
Clubs - Moose Dec. 12 1918 Moose accepts oil painting from Hackett
entitled "The Bath" by Bellock
Easton Daily Free Press
Clubs - Odd Fellows Nov. 13 1918 Odd Fellows encampment next week Easton Daily Free Press
Clubs - Odd Fellows Nov. 20 1918 Odd Fellows meet in grant encampment Easton Daily Free Press
Clubs - Pomfret May 9 1918 Club bars all alien enemies Easton Express
Clubs - Riverside Canoe Club June 18 1918 Club to abandon races Easton Express P. 2
Correll, Peter, J. June 11 1918 Obituary Easton Express
Correll,Peter, J. June 11 1918 Obituary Easton Daily Free Press
Crime - Bootlegging Aug. 30 1918 How Easton will be affected by prohibition
act.
Easton Daily Free Press
Crime - Bootlegging Sept. 11 1918 Modification of 1/2 mile zone order is
Easton liquor men's only hope.
Easton Daily Free Press
Crime - Bootlegging Sept. 4 1918 Dry order may close most of Easton bars. Easton Sentinel
Crime - Bootlegging Sept. 6 1918 Three movements looking to establish dry
zone here.
Easton Sentinel
Delaware Canal Feb. 19 1918 Deep Delaware Canal is vital to waterways.
PA has purchased canal from Bristol to
Mauch Chunk and plans to float 1000-ton
barges.
Easton Daily Free Press
Dentists Aug. 12 1918 Obit. of Dr. William A. Eynon, Easton dentist. Easton Express
Detwiller Family April 8 1918 Combination formed to keep down price - so
charges heir in objection to transfer of
Detwiller property
Easton Express
Detwiller Family Feb. 21 1918 Appraiser values Detwiller property at
$90,000.
Easton Express
Detwiller Family Feb. 22 1918 Appraiser values Detwiller property at
$90,000.
Easton Express
Detwiller Family Feb. 25 1918 Appraiser values Detwiller property at
$90,000.
Easton Express
Detwiller Family Feb. 28 1918 Appraiser values Detwiller property at
$90,000.
Easton Express
Detwiller Family March 18 1918 Combination formed to keep down price - so
charges heir in objection to transfer of
Detwiller property
Easton Express
Detwiller Family March 4 1918 Combination formed to keep down price - so
charges heir in objection to transfer of
Detwiller property
Easton Express
Easton City Guards - European
War
April 25 1918 Easton City Guards have been under fire in
France.
Easton Express
Easton City Guards - European
War
Aug. 12 1918 First fatality of city guard was Sgt. Hans F.
Kocher.
Easton Express
Easton City Guards - European
War
March 26 1918 All is well with Easton City Guard. Easton Express
Easton City Guards - European
War
May 8 1918 9 members of Easton City Guard fall in battle
with Germans on western front in France.
Easton Express
Easton Hospital -Rates June 14 1918 The cost of maintaining patients at Hospital
leaps to $2.57.
Easton Express
Easton Public Library Oct. 1 1918 Easton Public Library was closed one month
during the flue epidemic.
Easton Public Library Aug. 10 1918 Sub-station at Jones grocery store
Easton Public Library Dec. Huh? 1918 Easton Public Library opened on Sunday on
Dec. 15 1918.
Easton Public Library July 9 1918 Library to be established for So. Side. Easton Express P.5
Easton Public Library July 9 1918 South Side to have a branch of the Easton
Library
Easton Daily Free Press P. 7
Easton Public Library May 11 1918 New wall - Outlook erected old wall repaired
Easton Public Library Nov. 22 1918 Easton Public Library had it's first lecture on
Nov. 22, 1918.
Easton, City of - Chaplains Oct. 5 1918 Father McCann objects to city chaplain.
Despite protest, city council passes
ordinance.
Easton Express
Easton, City of - Chaplains Sept. 2 1918 Father McCann objects to city chaplain.
Despite protest, city council passes
ordinance.
Easton Express p. 5
Easton, City of - City manager July 13 1918 Former councilman Tomkin declares city
mismanaged. Should have city manager.
Easton Express p. 2
Easton, City of - Employees March 2 1918 City may establish its own compensation
fund
Easton Express
Easton, City of - Police Dept. -
Women
Jan. 5 1918 May not get lady cops Easton Express
Easton, City of - Streets - Butler
Street
Feb. 12 1918 Concrete for Butler St. Easton Express
Easton, City of - Streets - March
Street
April 19 1918 New street on College Hill changed to March
St.
Easton Express
Easton, City of - Taxation Dec. 19 1918 Taxpayer's league born at red-hot town
meeting at which assessments were
attacked and officials criticized
Easton Express
Easton, City of - Taxation Nov. 23 1918 Taxpayer's league born at red-hot town
meeting at which assessments were
attacked and officials criticized
Easton Express
Easton, City of - Taxation Nov. 25 1918 Taxpayer's league born at red-hot town
meeting at which assessments were
attacked and officials criticized.
Easton Express
Easton, City of - Taxation Nov. 26 1918 Taxpayer's league born at red-hot town
meeting at which assessments were
attacked and officials criticized
Easton Express
Easton, City of - Taxation Oct. 23 1918 Taxpayer's league born at red-hot town
meeting at which assessments were
attacked and officials criticized
Easton Express
Easton, City of - Taxation Oct. 28 1918 Taxpayer's league born at red-hot town
meeting at which assessments were
attacked and officials criticized
Easton Express
Easton, South - History Jan. 19 1918 South Side valuations lowest in the city Easton Express
Education - Curriculum - German April 22 1918 No new classes in German in high school. Easton Express
Education - Curriculum - German June 15 1918 No more German to be taught in Easton
public schools.
Easton Express p. 5
Education - Curriculum - German May 11 1918 German made optional in Easton High
School.
Easton Daily Free Press
Education - Curriculum - German May 11 1918 No more German to be taught in High
School.
Easton Express p. 5
Education - Curriculum - Military July 13 1918 Easton High School to have military training. Easton Daily Free Press
Electric Lighting Aug. 17 1918 City decides to buy electric current for
lighting streets.
Easton Daily Free Press
Electric Lighting Aug. 3 1918 Changes at light plant -- city will purchase
power for illumination streets.
Easton Express
Electric Lighting July 20 1918 City may change power supply at electric
plant.
Easton Daily Free Press
Electric Lighting Nov. 16 1918 Westinghouse gets contract for city lighting. Easton Express p. 5
Electric Lighting Nov. 16 1918 Council finally decides to buy street lights. Easton Daily Free Press
Electric Lighting Nov. 8 1918 New Lighting plans for the city. Easton Express
Electric Lighting Oct. 19 1918 City to buy electric power - 1st municipal
lighting plant in country to be closed.
Easton Express p. 5
Electric Lighting Oct. 19 1918 City to buy its current to light Easton streets. Easton Daily Free Press
Explosions, Blasts, Etc. Dec. 31 1918 Explosion of Acetylene Gas at Lebanon, N.J.
Cost 10 lives.
Easton Daily Free Press
Faith Healer March 24 1918 Isaac F. Hertzog, Nazareth "faith healer"
again in trouble.
Easton Express
Fox Dec. 20 1918 Judge Fox may become assistant attorney-
general of U.S.
Easton Express
Fox June 17 1918 Edward J. Fox, president of the Easton Trust
Co. is appointed to Supreme Court Bench of
this state.
Easton Daily Free Press
Fox June 19 1918 Northampton County Bar unanimous in its
support of Mr. Fox's candidacy.
Easton Daily Free Press
Gracedale (County Home) Dec. 19 & 20 1918 Poor house investigation ordered by
commissioners.
Easton Express
Gracedale (County Home) Dec. 26 1918 Poor house probe postponed, new evidence
coming.
Easton Daily Free Press
Gracedale (County Home) Dec. 26 1918 Poor house probe postponed, new evidence
coming.
Easton Express
Hackett Park May 4 1918 Gateway for Hackett Park - council receives
$1,000 from Mrs. Knowles estate.
Easton Express p. 4
Hackett Park May 4 1918 Memorial gateway for Hackett Park. Easton Daily Free Press
Hospitals - Correll's Hospital Sept. 27 1918 Dr. Correll going on duty - during his absence
hospital will be continued as usual.
Easton Express
Italians May 22 1918 Program adopted by Italians for big
celebration (to honor third year of Italy's
participation in war).
Easton Daily Free Press
Italians May 24, 25 1918 City to observe Italy-America day tonight. Easton Daily Free Press
Italians Nov. 7 1918 Account of Italian celebration over Austria-
Hungary.
Easton Express
Juvenile Home - Staff Jan. 28 1918 Probation officer (Carrie Riddle) named. Easton Express p. 5
Juvenile Home - Staff Jan. 28 1918 Probation officer (Carrie Riddle) named. Easton Daily Free Press
Lafayette College - Faculty April 13 1918 Pat Reilly to coach at Lafayette Easton Express
Lafayette College - Faculty Feb. 20 1918 Obituary of Dr. Stonecipher, librarian Easton Daily Free Press
Lafayette College - R.O.T.C. Dec. 26 1918 R.O.T.C. may train officers at Lafayette. Easton Express p. 5
Lehigh Valley Railroad - Wrecks Aug. 26 1918 Two Mauch Chunk railroaders killed in
caboose when following train hits theirs.
Easton Daily Free Press
Lepers April 11 1918 2 children in Phillipsburg, NJ Easton Express
Loitering Aug. 30 1918 Roundup of idlers is due in Easton, same as
in Philadelphia.
Easton Daily Free Press
March, General Payton C. Dec. 14 1918 Gen. March decorated with distinguished
service medal.
Easton Daily Free Press
March, General Payton C. Feb. 11 1918 How P.C. March rose to highest place in
Army.
Easton Daily Free Press p. 3
March, General Payton C. Feb. 2 1918 March slated for Chief of Staff of Army. Easton Daily Free Press
March, General Payton C. Feb. 2 1918 Major-general Peyton March to be head of
U.S. Army.
Easton Express
March, General Payton C. Feb. 4 1918 March, new chief staff. Easton Daily Free Press
March, General Payton C. Feb. 8 1918 Gen. Peyton March given degree of Dr. of
Laws by Lafayette.
Easton Daily Free Press
March, General Payton C. Feb. 8 1918 Sword for Gen. Peyton March by popular
subscription.
Easton Express
March, General Payton C. Feb. 8 1918 Degree for Gen. Peyton March. Easton Express
March, General Payton C. Feb. 8 1918 Let Easton present sword to distinguished
son, Gen. March. Money to be raised by
public subscription.
Easton Daily Free Press
March, General Payton C. Feb. 9 & 11 1918 Many contributors to Peyton March sword
fund.
Easton Express
March, General Payton C. March 1 1918 Major-general Peyton March home. Easton Express
March, General Payton C. May 21 1918 Sword will be given Gen. Peyton March in
square.
Easton Express
March, General Payton C. May 21 1918 Presentation of sword on May 30 to Gen.
March.
Easton Daily Free Press
March, General Payton C. May 31 1918 Easton presents sword to Gen. Peyton
March.
Easton Express
March, General Payton C. May 31 1918 Gen. March receives handsome sword from
citizens of Easton.
Easton Daily Free Press
March, General Payton C. May 5 1918 Lafayette prepares to honor Gen. P.C. March
at Commencement.
Easton Daily Free Press
March, General Payton C. May 6 1918 Gen. Peyton March to be at Lafayette
commencement.
Easton Express
Markets - Circle March 22 1918 Expressmen to fight to keep circle stands. Easton Express
Murder Dec. 10 1918 Salvatore Merlo murdered by Joseph Fazio. Easton Daily Free Press
Murder Dec. 11 1918 Italian murder due to business jealousy -
murder of Salvatore Merlo by Joseph Fazio.
Easton Daily Free Press
Murder Dec. 11 & 14 1918 Fazio denies that he shot Salvatore Merlo. Easton Express
Murder June 10 1918 Loomis sent back for trial in Bertha Myers
murder case.
Easton Express
Murder June 11 1918 Shrope charged with murder of Bertha
Myers.
Easton Express p. 2
Murder June 4 1918 Shrope charged with murder of Bertha
Myers.
Easton Express
Murder June 6 1918 Shrope charged with murder of Bertha
Myers.
Easton Express p. 2
Murder May 10 1918 Bertha Myers, woman of the underworld
found foully murdered.
Easton Express
Murder May 11 1918 Bertha Myers, woman of the underworld
found foully murdered.
Easton Express
Murder May 11 & 13 1918 Detective Neimeyer has brought about the
arrest of Mrs. Myer's alleged slayer.
Easton Daily Free Press
Murder May 13 1918 Bertha Myers, woman of the underworld
found foully murdered.
Easton Express p. 4
Murder May 15 1918 Coroner's jury charges both Loomis and
Shrope with the murder of Bertha Myers.
Easton Express
Murder May 15 1918 Coroner's jury charges both Loomis and
Shrope with the murder of Bertha Myers.
Easton Daily Free Press
Murder May 17 1918 Bertha Myers, woman of the underworld
found foully murdered.
Easton Express
Murder May 20 1918 Detective Neimeyer has brought about the
arrest of Mrs. Myer's alleged slayer.
Easton Daily Free Press
Murder May 21 1918 Shrope takes back murder confession. Easton Daily Free Press
Murder May 4 1918 Bertha J. Myers, woman of the easton
underworld, murdered.
Easton Daily Free Press
Murder May 4 1918 Bertha Myers, woman of the underworld
found foully murdered.
Easton Express
Murder May 6 1918 Bertha Myers, woman of the underworld
found foully murdered.
Easton Express
Murder May 9 1918 Bertha Myers, woman of the underworld
found foully murdered.
Easton Express
Murder Oct. 15 1918 Bertha Myers, woman of the underworld
found foully murdered.
Easton Express
Murder Oct. 15 1918 Shrope held to be guilty of murder in the
first degree.
Easton Express
Murder Oct. 2 1918 Shrope held to be guilty of murder in the
first degree.
Easton Express
Murder Oct. 21 1918 Shrope held to be guilty of murder in the
first degree.
Easton Express
Murder Oct. 21 1918 Loomis and Shrope are both sentenced to
die in the electric chair.
Easton Daily Free Press
Murder Sept. 10 1918 Court unlikely to grant continuance of time
to the Loomis murder case.
Easton Daily Free Press
Murder Sept. 11 1918 Account of murder trial for Shrope and
Loomis for the murder of Bertha Myers.
Easton Express
Murder Sept. 11 1918 Loomis - Shrope murder cases to be tried.
Both charged with the murder of Bertha
Myers, Easton, PA.
Easton Daily Free Press
Murder Sept. 12 1918 Shrope springs surprise in Bertha Myers'
murder case by his plea of not guilty.
Easton Daily Free Press
Murder Sept. 16 1918 Account of murder trial for Shrope and
Loomis for the murder of Bertha Myers.
Easton Express p. 8
Murder Sept. 16 1918 Shrope springs surprise in Bertha Myers'
murder case by his plea of not guilty.
Easton Daily Free Press
Murder Sept. 16 1918 Loomis sent back for trial in Bertha Myers
murder case.
Easton Express
Murder Sept. 23 1918 Account of murder trial for Shrope and
Loomis for the murder of Bertha Myers.
Easton Express
Murder Sept. 24 1918 Account of murder trial for Shrope and
Loomis for the murder of Bertha Myers.
Easton Express
Murder Sept. 28 1918 New trial for Loomis in Bertha Myers murder
case.
Easton Express
Murder Sept. 30 1918 Loomis sent back for trial in Bertha Myers
murder case.
Easton Express
Navy League Feb. 13 1918 Mr. Chipman gives home to Easton branch
of Navy League.
Easton Express
Nazareth, Pa. - YMCA July 3 1918 Nazareth new Y.M. building. Easton Express p. 5
Nazareth, Pa. - YMCA July 3 1918 Nazareth Y.M.C.A. dedicates its new home. Easton Daily Free Press p. 5
Nazareth, Pa. - YMCA Oct. 25 1918 Y.M.C.A. Building in Nazareth to be used as
hospital - influenza.
Easton Express p. 5
Nevin Family Nov. 4 1918 George B. Nevin composes war time
anthem.
Easton Daily Free Press p. 7
North. Co. Country Clubs -
Members
May 22 1918 Country Club will ask members who are
citizens of Germany to resign.
Easton Express
Nurses and Nursing March 14 1918 No more sisters at Easton Hospital after June
1. (Garb and title of Mary Drexel home,
Lutheran training school will disappear).
Easton Express
Nurses and Nursing May 14 1918 No more sisters at Easton Hospital after June
1. (Garb and title of Mary Drexel home,
Lutheran training school will disappear).
Easton Daily Free Press
Orpheum Theatre Feb. 28 1918 Wilmer and Vincent buy control of
Orpheum.
Easton Express p. 2
Parkhurst, Mrs. Sept. 23 1918 Three thousand people hear Mrs. Parkhurst
at "Ravenswood," Phillipsburg.
Easton Daily Free Press p. 11
Patriotic Order Sons of America Jan. 5 1918 Handsome new home of #542 P.O.S. of A.
dedicated.
Easton Express
Paxinosa Inn March 16 1918 Paxinosa club is no more. Hundreds of
Eastonians stung.
Easton Express
Phillipsburg - Banks Aug. 22 1918 New bank for Phillipsburg (Trust Co.). Easton Express
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Churches May 30 1918 Greek church dedicated. Easton Express
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Education Feb. 6 1918 Public school in Phillipsburg closed for one
week -- no fuel.
Easton Daily Free Press
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Education June 7 1918 German will be eliminated from Phillipsburg
schools.
Easton Express
Phillipsburg, N.J. - European War April 27 1918 Account of the Phillipsburg liberty day
parade.
Easton Daily Free Press p. 11
Phillipsburg, N.J. - European War April 29 1918 Account of the Phillipsburg liberty day
parade.
Easton Daily Free Press p. 11
Phillipsburg, N.J. - European War April 30 1918 Third Liberty Loan honor flag on city flag
pole.
Easton Daily Free Press
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Firth June 26 1918 Obit. Of Joseph H. Firth, mayor of
Phillipsburg.
Easton Express
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Firth June 30 1918 Obit. Of Joseph H. Firth, mayor of
Phillipsburg.
Easton Daily Free Press
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Housing Sept. 25 1918 Government closes deal on Roseberry farm
(Phillipsburg) property. - Housing
corporation will spend nearly $400,000 in
building modern houses for war workers.
Easton Express p. 2
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Housing Sept. 25 1918 U.S. Government takes Roseberry farm to
begin building new homes in Phillipsburg at
once.
Easton Daily Free Press
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Playground July 22 1918 Phillipsburg formally opens new playground
(Mill-Sum-Mor) -- first public playground.
Easton Daily Free Press
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Sewer Feb. 12 1918 Phillipsburg to spend $81,662.63 on new
sewer system.
Easton Express
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Sewer Jan. 2 1918 Phillipsburg -- town to spend $100,000 on
sewers in 1918.
Easton Daily Free Press
Pigs April 17 1918 Pigs as business proposal for city. Easton Express
Pigs April 20 1918 Offers to run piggery for municipality. Easton Express
Pigs April 6 & 20 1918 City of Easton may decide to install a
piggery.
Easton Daily Free Press
Pigs Aug. 3 1918 Mayor won't permit keeping of pigs in city
limits.
Easton Daily Free Press
Pigs Feb. 14 1918 Municipal piggery is latest suggestion. Easton Daily Free Press
Pigs Feb. 16 1918 Council not likely to permit pigs in the city. Easton Express
Pigs Feb. 16 1918 Councilmen don't like pig raising idea. Easton Daily Free Press
Pigs Feb. 26 1918 Municipal piggeries - advocated for Easton
with Hackett Park as site for colony.
Easton Express
Pigs May 17 1918 Farm bought for piggery. Easton Express
Pigs May 4 1918 To issue bonds to establish city piggery. Easton Daily Free Press
Pigs May 9 1918 Easton now in pig business. Easton Express
Playgrounds July 18 1918 May name park S.S. Horn (at foot of 8th St.
steps).
Easton Express
Prohibition March 13 1918 Easton liquor dealers will not close of July 1. Easton Daily Free Press
Prohibition Nov. 30 1918 No more beer will be brewed after 12
tonight.
Easton Daily Free Press
Prostitution Aug. 16 1918 Northampton Heights vice dens raided by
Federal authorities Thursday evening.
Easton Daily Free Press
Prostitution Aug. 16, 19 &
20
1918 Northampton Heights vice dens raided by
Federal authorities Thursday evening.
Easton Express
Prostitution Aug. 21 1918 White slavery trust and dope ring bared by
raid at Northampton Heights.
Easton Daily Free Press
Railroad - Central Railroad July 16 1918 Central Railroad is laying new ties for double
track.
Easton Daily Free Press
Railroad - Central Railroad July 19 1918 New officials for Central Railroad announced
today (under federal management).
Easton Daily Free Press
Railroad - Central Railroad Nov. 25 1918 Moving of Central Railroad bridge today and
Tuesday is an engineering feat.
Easton Daily Free Press
Recreation Sept. 21 1918 Park for city ground - No. 8th St. not to be
named after Sam Horm but for city guard.
Express p. 5
Red Cross Feb. 20 1918 A glimpse of the work of the Red Cross in
Easton.
Easton Express p. 8
Red Cross Feb. 4 & 16,
March 1
1918 Easton Jr. Red Cross to be organized. Easton Express p. 5
Reilly April 13 1918 "Pat" Reilly is football coach at Lafayette. Easton Daily Free Press
Roads - Cement Feb. 28 1918 Sues city for bill for laying "Dolarway"
paving.
Easton Express
Roads - Martin's Creek Aug. 21 1918 Little hope for new road. Martin's Creek -
Bangor highway may not be built.
Easton Express
Roads - Martin's Creek Feb. 28 1918 Concrete road from Martin's Creek to
Bangor.
Easton Express
Roads - Martin's Creek March 21 1918 Martin's Creek - Bangor road to be built this
year.
Easton Express
Roads - Martin's Creek Nov. 15 1918 Little hope for new road. Martin's Creek -
Bangor highway may not be built.
Easton Express
Roads - Wilson Nov. 12 1918 New part of Pennsylvania highway in Easton
open to traffic.
Easton Daily Free Press
Schools - Teachers June 10 1918 Charles H. Lerch, Easton teacher. Obituary. Easton Express p. 5
Sewerage May 18 1918 City receives another waste reduction offer
(garbage disposal).
Easton Daily Free Press
Social Service League April 18 1918 Society name changed - charity organization
to be known as Social Service League.
Easton Express
Social Service League June 11 1918 Charity organization will become Social
Service League.
Easton Express p. 5
Suicide Sept. 2 1918 Harry G. Seip ends life by firing bullet in
brain in restaurant.
Easton Daily Free Press
Tatamy, Pa. Aug. 1 1918 Tatamy gets new industry -- coffee roasting
house.
Easton Express
Taxation Dec. 7 1918 City tax rate may be reduced half a mill. Easton Express
Taxation - 1918 Dec. 6 1918 Property owners' meeting tame affair this
time comparted with the first. Easton
property owners formed two weeks
previously, was formed to dispute taxes as
levied and other activities and take an active
interest in community.
Easton Daily Free Press
Taxation - Inheritance Feb. 21 1918 Dr. O.D. Schaeffer named special
investigator for collection of direct
inheritance taxes in Northampton County.
Easton Express
Taxation - Property Nov. 23 1918 City councilman "knocked" at citizens'
meeting that denounced assessments.
Easton Daily Free Press
Taxation - Property Nov. 27 1918 City officials deny that assessments were
affected members.
Easton Daily Free Press
Taxation - Property Nov. 30 1918 Trade board is asked to probe assessment
plan and council defends plan of
assessment.
Easton Daily Free Press
Travel - China Feb. 18 1918 Wife of Rev. Kepler writes home from China. Easton Daily Free Press
Trolley Transportation Dec. 28 1918 Skip stop system being eliminated here in
Easton (transportation system).
Easton Daily Free Press
Trolley Transportation July 11 1918 Easton "keep to the right" trolley ordinance
sustained by superior court.
Easton Express
Trolley Transportation June 21 1918 Skip stop system for Easton and
Northampton County towns (trolleys
conserve fuel).
Easton Express
Trolley Transportation June 22 1918 Heights people are opposed to trolley
switch.
Easton Daily Free Press
Trolley Transportation - Easton
Transit Co.
March 2 1918 Lehigh Valley Transit co. explains poor
trolley service.
Easton Daily Free Press
Trolley Transportation - Fares Aug. 2 1918 Trolley fares to be raised. Easton Express
Trolley Transportation - Fares May 24 1918 Street car fares may be increased by
commission.
Easton Express
Trolley Transportation - Hay Line March 16 1918 Hay Line to abandon Bushkill Street track. Easton Express
Trolley Transportation - Lehigh
Valley Transit Co.
Jan. 2 1918 Government takes over local trolley lines of
Lehigh Valley Transit Co.
Easton Daily Free Press
War - European War 1914-1918 -
City Guards
Dec. 2 1918 City guard to remain - assigned to the Army
of occupation.
Easton Express
Warren County, New Jersey -
Fires
Sept. 28 1918 Fire sweeps through Hop - Little Warren
County town suffer loss of about $200,000.
Easton Express
Wars - Civil War - Soldiers June 13 1918 Obituary of John W. Beam, Civil War
veteran.
Easton Express P. 5
Wars - Civil War - Soldiers March 6 1918 Captain Howell, oldest veteran is dead. Easton Express
Wars - European War - 1914-
1918 - City Guards
Dec. 18 1918 City guard won't come back as it went away. Easton Express
Wars - European War - 1914-
1918 - Influenza
1918 The Easton theatres were closed in October
1918 because of the influenza epidemic.
Wars - European War - 1914-
1918 - Soldiers
April 26 1918 Dr. R.H. Hoey suffering from shell shock. Easton Express
Wars - European War - 1914-
1918 - Soldiers
November 14 1918 Sgt. Norman Peil describes work of
canteens.
Easton Express
Wars - European War - Soldiers Aug. 22 1918 Reverand J.E.Flemming describes war in
France.
Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - European War - Soldiers Aug. 23 1918 Samuel Fazio first Easton Italian to be
wounded.
Easton Express
Wars - European War - Soldiers Aug. 3 1918 Godley now a Major of 151st M.G. Battalion Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - European War - Soldiers Aug. 3 1918 Godley now a Major of 151st. M.G.
Battalion.
Easton Express
Wars - European War - Soldiers Dec. 21 1918 Pvt. H.B. Axe, first member of the city guard
to reach Easton.
Easton Express
Wars - European War - Soldiers Jan. 9 1918 Lt. Harold Bealer with Canadiens, dies. Easton Express
Wars - European War - Soldiers July 30 1918 Former Eastonian, second Yankee to take a
shot at Heins. (Roy Weller)
Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - European War - Soldiers June 10 1918 Letter of Captain Frank M. Godley,
commander of first Easton & Phillipsburg
boys in action.
Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - European War - Soldiers June 10 1918 Letter from Captain Godley. Easton Express
Wars - European War - Soldiers June 15 1918 Howard Ehrie, first Phillipsburger killed in
action.
Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - European War - Soldiers June 27 1918 Godley acting major of U.S.Army. Easton Express
Wars - European War - Soldiers November 11 1918 Silk service flag for Godley, memorial tablet
for Easton War Heroes.
Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - European War - Soldiers November 14 1918 Wm. C. Bender describes life of an artillary
man.
Easton Argus P. 5
Wars - European War - Soldiers November 14 1918 Praise for city guard --Lt. Chidsey, 1st Easton
officer to return home.
Easton Express
Wars - European War - Soldiers November 15 1918 Thomas Engle first man home from the
front.
Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - European War - Soldiers November 15 1918 Army calls off all induction at Lafayette. Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - European War - Soldiers November 23 1918 Another letter from Reverand Flemming. Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - European War - Soldiers November 4 1918 Captain Godley to leave company. Easton Express
Wars - European War - Soldiers November 9 1918 First of 542 boys to come home, Abram
Bennett, injured in France.
Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914 1918 -
Influenza
October 8 1918 Easton loses Odd Fellows grand
encampment because of epidemic.
Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - European War 1914-1918 March 14 1918 Banner may leave prison tomorrow. Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Fuel
Jan. 22 1918 Country clubs to close until first of April --
fuel conservation.
Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - European War 1914-1918
- Fuel
Jan. 21 1918 Easton toes the mark on first heatless
Monday.
Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Aliens
Aug. 9 1918 Frank Albert, young Eastonian, classed as
alien enemy to be interred for duration of
the war.
Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Aliens
Jan. 22 1918 Smith and wife are gone: German spy talk is
heard.
Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Aliens
Jan. 26 1918 No evidence on which to hold Banner say
Federal Agents.
Easton Express P. 2
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Aliens
June 12 1918 German alien women must register. Easton Express P. 5
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Aliens
June 28 1918 German propagandists busy among aliens in
Easton.
Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Aliens
March 13 1918 Banner may leave prison tomorrow. Easton Express P. 2
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Aliens
March 2 1918 Want Banner case decided. Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Armistice
November 11 1918 Account of Armistice Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Armistice
November 12 1918 Joy unconfined in city until far into night. Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Armistice
November 7 1918 Easton and Phillipsburg celebrate over news
of armistice signed.
Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Armistice
November 8 1918 Victory was celebrated. Easton Italians held
demonstration.
Easton Express P. 5
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Band
Aug. 12 1918 Join the band that will make the city famous--
campaign starts August 15th.
Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Band
Aug. 30 1918 Band of 100 pieces for Easton, if there is
money enough.
Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Band
July 2 1918 Easton to have its own band--to incorporate
Andrews band.
Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Band
Sept. 25 1918 Spirit of '76 to be kept alive by Easton men
in drum corp, 1st organization of its kind in
the U.S. now being formed in the city.
Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Bands
July 2 1918 Easton to have its own band--to incorporate
Andrews band.
Easton Express P. 5
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Camp Lafayette
July 10 1918 Uniforms given out at Camp Lafayette. Easton Express P. 5
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Camp Lafayette
July 18 1918 Lafayette Camp to remain. Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Camp Lafayette
July 8 1918 Uniforms for Camp Lafayette men now on
way to Easton.
Easton Express P. 2
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Camp Lafayette
June 12 1918 Easton man picked for service at Camp
Lafayette.
Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Camp Lafayette
June 15 1918 26 go to Camp Lafayette. Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Camp Lafayette
June 17 1918 Soldier boys enjoying life at Camp Lafayette. Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Camp Lafayette
May 15 1918 Camp Lafayette to be established here on
June 15, next.
Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Camp Lafayette
November 23 1918 Men at Camp Lafayette demand warmer
clothing.
Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Camp Lafayette
October 1 1918 Student army training now in effect at
Lafayette.
Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
City Guards
Dec. 21 1918 Seven City Guards killed , 80 wounded or
gassed during World War.
Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
City Guards
Dec. 31 1918 With Easton City Guard through World War
and into Germany (letters).
Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
City Guards
October 23 1918 Easton guard in lead at St. Mihiel. Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
City Guards
Sept. 10 1918 Half of city guard force in hospital August
5th.
Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Clothing
Aug. 6 1918 A city guard appeals to Easton girls to wear
gingham, not silks.
Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Draft
Aug. 22 1918 Easton physicians will be called to the
service of the country.
Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Draft
June 27 1918 Rousing sendoff as local soldier boys leave
for camp.
Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Draft
May 29 1918 Easton sends largest contingent of drafted
men.
Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Draft
Sept. 12 1918 Registering in Easton - men in essential
industries at work.
Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Draft
Sept. 13 1918 1st October draft calls. Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Draft
Sept. 13 1918 Nearly 5000 in Easton "18-45" class
registered.
Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Draft
Sept. 27 1918 Gives chance for service - Men out of draft
age or exempt to serve here can join militia.
Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Draft
Sept. 30 1918 Men drawn in Easton - 34 from this city in
first 100 numbers taken from the box.
Easton Express P. 2
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Draft
Sept. 7 1918 Mayor Nevin issues the proclamation for the
registration on September 12 (draft)
Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Food
Aug. 1 1918 Bakers pledge co-operation to form
organization to help each other with war
problem.
Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Food
Aug. 2 1918 Food conservation booth in circle Arcade
market.
Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Food
Feb. 16 1918 Food drive in on in Easton for two weeks
(idea is to conserve food).
Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Food
Jan. 28 1918 Easton bakers to make the new "victory"
bread.
Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Food
March 8 1918 Prisoners to grow vegetables for institution. Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Food
November 5 1918 Mauser flour mills closed by Mr. Hoover. Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Fuel
Jan. 17 1918 City and county move to carry out fuel
order.
Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Fuel
Jan. 18 1918 City and county move to carry out fuel
order.
Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Fuel
Jan. 18 1918 Not a wheel turning in local industry - full
cooperation in order to suspend operations
for five days (fuel order).
Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Fuel
Jan. 22 1918 Country clubs to close until first of April --
fuel conservation.
Easton Express P. 8
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Fuel
Jan. 23 1918 City and county, served by utilities, without
any power.
Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Fuel
Jan. 3 1918 Fuel situation in Easton nearing critical
stage.
Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Fuel
Sept. 5 1918 Opinions on 6 P.M. closing --stores to
conserve fuel.
Easton Sentinel
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Fuel
Sept. 6 1918 Easton -- no request for early closing. Easton Sentinel
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Influenza
November 1 1918 450 burials in one month (influenza). Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Influenza
November 1 1918 205 died in Easton during epidemic. Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Influenza
November 6 1918 Easton flu ban lifted at noon. Easton Daily Free Press P. 9
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Influenza
October 1 1918 Influenza spreads among Easton school
children.
Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Influenza
October 10 1918 Health officer, Condran, believes epidemic
will soon be controlled.
Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Influenza
October 11 1918 Epidemic has caused over 60 deaths in
Easton.
Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Influenza
October 14 1918 Deaths from influenza in Easton on the
increase.
Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Influenza
October 16 1918 Death rate highest for one day since
influenza appeared.
Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Influenza
October 18 1918 Influenza statistics. Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Influenza
October 22 1918 An emergency hospital for Alpha Cement (to
treat residents ill of flu)
Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Influenza
October 22 1918 Schools may reopen next week (influenza). Easton Express p. 5
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Influenza
October 23 1918 Founders day postponed (influenza). Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Influenza
October 26 1918 City will assist in looking after children made
orphans by influenza.
Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Influenza
October 26 1918 Fire department inspection postponed
(influenza).
Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Influenza
October 28 1918 Churches and schools will reopen. Easton Daily Free Press P. 5
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Influenza
October 29 1918 Public schools will reopen on Thursday. Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Influenza
October 29 1918 No hint of lid lifting (influenza) Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Influenza
October 3 1918 Additional deaths from Spanish influenza;
1135 pupils ill; 3 buildings closed.
Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Influenza
October 30 1918 No hint on lid lifting (influenza). Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Influenza
October 31 1918 Emergency hospital at Martins Creek closed. Easton Daily Free Press P. 7
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Influenza
October 31 1918 Ban raised in city and county on November
6, 1918
Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Influenza
October 4 1918 State closes saloons and public places; city
closes schools, churches and theatres.
Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Influenza
October 5 1918 Easton to close down tight in effort to stamp
out epidemic of Spanish influenza.
Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Influenza
October 5 1918 Deaths from pneumonia in city show
alarming increase in 24 hours.
Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Influenza
October 7 1918 Easton physicians unable to care for increase
in Spanish influenza.
Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Influenza
October 9 1918 Epidemic on decline. Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Influenza
October 9 1918 Dr. Green of opinion climax has been
reached in influenza in Easton.
Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Influenza
Sept. 28 1918 To stamp out influenza - Easton physicians
take part in discussion of plans to fight
disease.
Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Influenza
Sept. 30 1918 Twin city in the grip of Spanish influenza: 4
deaths.
Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Liberty Loan
April 20 1918 Description of Libery parade. Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Liberty Loan
April 25 1918 Mayor Nevin urges Easton to observe Libery
Day on Friday.
Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Liberty Loan
April 8 1918 Easton Bond drive starts with $649,350. Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Liberty Loan
May 2 1918 "Matching the President" slogan in Easton is
growing. (Liberty Bonds).
Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Liberty Loan
October 17 1918 Easton needs $900,000 more to go over the
top in bond drive.
Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Liberty Loan
October 21 1918 Liberty Loan celebration. Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Liberty Loan
October 9 1918 Easton subscribes $3,854,400 to 4th Liberty
Loan.
Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Liberty Loan
Sept. 27 1918 Easton to raise $3,762,061 for fourth Liberty
Loan.
Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Liberty Loan
Sept. 28 1918 City buys liberty bonds - council votes to
take $25,000 of the fourth issue.
Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Liberty Loan
Sept. 28 1918 Noisy opening of bond drive - ringing of bells
and blowing of whistles usher in the day.
Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Liberty Loan
Sept. 3 1918 Tag Day brought in nearly $1400.00 for
band.
Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Liberty Loan
Sept. 30 1918 Easton's first call for fourth Liberty Loan
brought $1,005,050.
Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Libery Loan
April 22 1918 Description of the Easton Liberty Loan
booster.
Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Libery Loan
April 22 1918 Easton Liberty Parade surpassed
expectations.
Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Libery Loan
October 4 1918 Soldiers of Sunny Italy welcomed by
Eastonians - came here to aid in Liberty Loan
campaign - parade followed by exercises in
center square.
Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Memorial
March 7 1918 Memorial to boys in service -- Wilson
Township will erect.
Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Memorial
November 16 1918 Mayor's proclamation to lead a movement
for a memorial for boys in service.
Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Memorial
November 20 1918 Memorial for Easton boys who went out to
fight;plan outlined at meeting by Mayor
Nevin.
Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Memorial
November 20 1918 Whirlwind campaign for proposed memorial
is offered by Mayor Nevin.
Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Memorial
November 22 1918 Permanent memorial for Easton soldiers in
war assured; what's your idea?
Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Memorial
November 22 1918 Memorial for Eastonians approved. Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Personal Experiences
Jan. 1 1918 Letters from local boys. Easton Express P. 4
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Personal Experiences
March 22 1918 Easton man to make war pictures for U.S. -
Clayton D. Buss.
Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Personal Experiences
March 6 1918 Easton boys probably in first line trenches. Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Soldiers
Aug. 12 1918 Sgt. Kocher first of Old City Guard to be
killed in action abroad.
Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Soldiers
Aug. 19 1918 Pvt. Charles Doll of City Guard reported
killed on July 29,1918 (May have been first
man killed)
Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Soldiers
Dec. 10 1918 William J. Hand saw surrender of German
Fleet.
Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Soldiers
Dec. 19 1918 City Guard proud of being selected among
first to enter Germany.
Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Soldiers
Dec. 2 1918 "The Optimist" writes of Co.T.A.H. Hay. Easton Daily Free Press P. 7
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Soldiers
Dec. 3 1918 Letter of Samuel Nevin telling of Paris after
victory.
Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Soldiers
Dec. 30 1918 Pvt. Raymond Walters first Eastonian,
member of City Guard home after war.
Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Soldiers
Feb. 13 1918 Lew McKenney first man from Easton to
help sink German U Boat.
Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Soldiers
March 18 1918 Claire Shaneberger led Jim Europe's band
several times. (Now appearing at the
Orpheum)
Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Soldiers
May 8 & 9 1918 Five Eastonians, former city Guardsmen,
slightly wounded in France.
Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Soldiers
May 9 1918 Sterling Rice injured in France, tells of life
over there.
Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Soldiers
November 1 1918 Lester Peffer pays with his life… Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Soldiers
October 19 1918 Kirkpatrick promoted to Capt. Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Soldiers
Sept. 23 1918 Commission for young Stephen Good. First
Negro to become an officer.
Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Soldiers
Sept. 25 1918 M.M. Maddox appointed to look after the
plan of work or fight order in county.
Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
War Chest
June 10 1918 War Chest proclamation. Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
War Chest
June 11 1918 War Chest fund leaps to $98,490.31 after
day's work.
Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
War Chest
June 13 1918 $350,000 now goal in Easton War Chest
drive.
Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
War Chest
June 19 1918 Easton's War Chest $464,444.22 , a great
donation fo people of city.
Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
War Chest
June 19 1918 Easton's War Chest has $464,444.22 . A
great donation of people of the city.
Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
War Chest
May 29 1918 Campaign to give on day's pay every month
to war chest.
Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
War Work
Aug. 1 1918 Motorist gave Easton soldiers splendid
outing. (To Camp Lafayette for Lehigh Camp
for boxing match).
Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
War Work
Feb. 16 1918 Woman's committee of Council of Nation
Defense, PA Division -- local committee
organized -- Women to work for nation
defense.
Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
War Work
Feb. 5 1918 War savings stamp campaign in full swing. Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
War Work
Feb. 6 1918 Navy League's fine record. Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
War Work
Jan. 14 1918 Easton gives $14,609.01 to Knights of
Columbus War Relief Fund. Week
preceeding had stories as campaign
progressed.
Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
War Work
June 21 1918 Camp Canteen is now open. Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
War Work
March 2 1918 All unnecessary whistle blowing to be
stopped -- ordinance introduced to council.
Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
War Work
October 3 1918 Mr. Skillman in war work. Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
War Work
October 3 1918 Mr. Skillman in war work. Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
War Work
Sept. 10 1918 Easton trade unions to give war ambulance
to the government.
Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
War Work
Sept. 6 1918 Miss Hornby is first Easton woman to enroll
as auto driver during the war.
Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - Receptions Feb. 19 1918 Final plans for reception on Saturday. Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - Receptions Feb. 21 1918 Welcome home arches lighted for first time. Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - Receptions Feb. 23 1918 Easton publicly welcomes her boys home. Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - Receptions Feb. 24 1918 Victory drum corps earned great ovation. Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - Regiments April 10 1918 Company "A" to be mustered on Thursday
night.
Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - Regiments April 11 1918 Company "A" to be mustered on Thursday
night.
Easton Express
Wars - Regiments April 12 1918 Company "A" to be mustered on Thursday
night.
Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - Regiments April 3 1918 New military company to be mustered April
11,1918.
Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - Regiments - Soldiers Jan. 12 1918 Lt. Bealer ended life in London Hotel. Easton Express
Wars -European War 1914-1918 -
Influenza
October 3 1918 Easton to close down tight in effort to stamp
out epidemic of Spanish influenza.
Easton Express
Welfare Jan. 23 1918 Charity organization society to change its
name.
Easton Express
Wilson Borough - Education May 17 1918 Proposed extension to Fairview building. Easton Express
Wilson Borough - Monuments Nov. 20 1918 Wilson will erect war memorial. Easton Express p. 5
Y.M.C.A. Jan. 11 1918 Dr. Stonecipher turns building over to
Y.M.C.A.
Easton Daily Free Press
Y.M.C.A. Jan. 11 1918 Buys site. Easton Express
Y.W.C.A. March 7 1918 Hackett Homestead willed to Easton
Y.W.C.A.
Easton Express
Aeronautics - Air Service 1919 Council asked for permit to operate airplane
service.
Easton Express July 12
Aeronautics - Air Service Aug. 8 1919 Easton gets first airline charter. Easton Express
Automobiles - Clubs May 20 1919 Easton Motor Association will sell motor
insurance to its members.
Easton Daily Free Press
Automobiles - Clubs May 30 1919 New auto club organized--Paxinosa. Easton Daily Free Press
Bangor, PA. - Fires. Aug. 5 1919 Bangor High School is damaged by fire. Easton Express
Bangor, PA. - Fires. Aug. 6 1919 Bangor High School is damaged by fire. Easton Express
Baseball. July 5, 1919. 1919 Council refused to rescind Sunday Baseball
permit.
Easton Express
Bridges - Bushkill July 25 1919 New bridge to cemetery Easton Express
Business - Casket Companies Jan. 28 1919 New industry succeeds R.K.Bachman and Co.
- Ashton Burial Case Co. of Phillipsburg.
Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Cement Industry Dec. 19 1919 Two million dollar cement plant to be built
at Sandt's Eddy.
Easton Express
Business - Furniture Stores Aug. 1 1919 Werner Co. pays $80,000 for property they
occupy.
Easton Express
Business - Hotels, Taverns, etc. Jan. 30 1919 George H. Vincent kills himself - owned
Hotel Karldon.
Easton Express
Business - Hotels, Taverns, etc. May 9 1919 Mansion House changes hands. Easton Express
Business - Ingersoll-Rand Aug. 30 1919 Ingersoll band disbanded because it went on
strike.
Easton Express
Business - Iron Industry Dec. 24 1919 Big new industry to be erected along Bushkill
- iron products.
Easton Express
Business - Liquor June 28 1919 Liquor dealers still hopeful to renew license Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Lumber Trade Jan. 22 1919 Fitzgerald-Speer fire at Pen Argyl January 21,
1919
Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Lumber Trade Jan. 22 1919 Fitzgerald-Speer fire at Pen Argyl January 21,
1919
Easton Express
Business - Silk Industry Aug. 26 1919 School board wants Robbins Silk Mill factory
site for playground
Easton Express
Business - Silk Industry Aug. 9 1919 A new silk mill for Easton - Robbins Silk Co. Easton Express
Business - Silk Industry June 5 1919 Growth of silk industry Easton Express
Business - Silk Industry May 10 1919 New industry for Easton - Rainbow Silk
Knitting Co.
Easton Express
Business - Silk Industry May 12 1919 New bids for Simon mill Easton Express
Business - Silk Industry - Crimes Feb. 20 1919 $40,000 worth of silk stolen from freight car
on D.L. and W.
Easton Express
Business - Silk Industry -
Employees
Jan. 31 1919 Easton silk workers will join demand for 48-
hour week
Easton Express
Business - Silk Industry - Strikes Aug. 30 1919 More weavers out on strike Easton Express
Business - Silk Industry - Strikes Aug. 5 1919 More weavers out on strike Easton Express
Canoeing April 8 1919 New home for Weygadt Canoe Club seems
assured
Easton Daily Free Press
Centre Square - Market Oct. 11 1919 Rental on stands is raised Easton Express
Centre Square - Market Oct. 13 1919 Rental on stands is raised Easton Express
Children's Home, Easton Feb. 13 1919 Chipman brothers each give $10,000 cash to
the Friendless Children's Home
Easton Daily Free Press
Children's Home, Easton Sept. 8 1919 $50,000 from the Chipman family Easton Express
Clothing Stores June 4 1919 Jacob Mayer purchases No. 5 Centre Square. Easton Daily Free Press
Clothing Trade April 9 1919 Two new industries secured by Board of
Trade (Raub Silk Glove factory and Bard
Memorial Co.).
Easton Daily Free Press
Clubs - Bangor, PA July 21 1919 Charter for the Bangor community and civic
association.
Easton Express
Clubs - Eureka Sept. 11 1919 Back from the World War I- ready for old
time sports.
Easton Express
Clubs - Knights of Columbus July 21 1919 To buy Brown residence for home Easton Express
Clubs - Republican Aug. 8 1919 Club sells building Easton Express
Crime - Black Hand (Extortion) April 15 1919 Youth of seventeen jailed for writing Black
Hand letters.
Easton Express
Crime - Black Hand (Extortion) April 25 1919 Another Black Hand letter. Easton Express
Crime - Black Hand (Extortion) April 7 1919 "Dick" O'Hay arrested in Black Hand mix-up
by New Jersey constable. (The Black Hand
was connected with the labor movement.)
Easton Daily Free Press
Crime - Black Hand (Extortion) July 14 1919 Blackhanders demand $10,000 from poor
South Side grocer.
Easton Express
Crime - Manslaughter Aug. 2 1919 Former Burgess of South Bethlehem,
Sheehan arrested for manslaughter.
Easton Express
Crime - Manslaughter July 18 1919 J. Madison Porter charged with
manslaughter following the automobile
death of Lt. McKee.
Easton Express
Dixie Cup Co. Oct. 18 1919 Drinking Cup factory to be located here. Easton Express
Dixie Cup Co. Oct. 2 1919 Drinking Cup factory to be located here. Easton Express
Doctors 7 Oct. 1919 Obituary of Dr. W.A. Seibert Easton Express
Easton City Guards May 8 1919 Welcomed home with a big parade from
World War I.
Easton Express
Easton City Guards May 8 1919 Welcomed home with a big parade from
World War I.
Easton Free Press (daily
ed.)
Easton City Guards - European
War
April 28 1919 Easton company arrives on "Pretoria." Easton Daily Free Press
Easton City Guards - European
War
April 29 1919 Easton laboring on plans for welcoming
guard.
Easton Daily Free Press
Easton City Guards - European
War
April 30 1919 City Guard will be demobilized at Camp Dix. Easton Daily Free Press
Easton City Guards - European
War
May 1 1919 City Guard not to be held at Camp Dix. Easton Daily Free Press
Easton City Guards - European
War
May 1 1919 Guards may not reach home before middle
of next week.
Easton Express
Easton City Guards - European
War
May 2 1919 Guards leave Devins on Sunday. Easton Express
Easton City Guards - European
War
May 2, 5, 6 1919 City Guard will leave. Easton Daily Free Press
Easton City Guards - European
War
May 5 1919 Guards at Camp Dix. Easton Express
Easton City Guards - European
War
May 6 1919 All ready for City Guard reception. Easton Express
Easton City Guards - European
War
May 7 1919 Welcome city guard. Easton Express
Easton City Guards - European
War
May 7, 8, 12 1919 Royal welcome for City Guard. Easton Daily Free Press
Easton Public Library Feb. 1 1919 Mounted birds were presented by Lieut. F.J.
Richardson Feb. 1,1919
Easton Public Library July 28 1919 Japanese armor was presented by Lieut. L.C.
Bixler that was secured in Japan.
Easton, City of - Fire
Department
Feb. 8 1919 City fire company organizes branch of A.F.L. Easton Express
Easton, City of - Fire Department -
History
Jan. 18 1919 Two-platoon system of city firemen to be
tried
Easton Express
Easton, City of - Fire Department -
Stations
Jan. 25 1919 Don't want fire house closed at 9th St. Easton Express p. 5
Easton, City of - Fire Department -
Stations
July 10 1919 Will recommend closing of 2 of the city fire
stations
Easton Express
Easton, City of - Fire Department -
Stations
July 12 1919 Firehouses abandoned Easton Express
Easton, City of - Fire Department -
Stations
Nov. 22 1919 No. 2 fire station sold Easton Express
Easton, City of - Police Dept. July 18 1919 Nevin says people act like fools and
challenges council to interfere with police.
Too many robberies.
Easton Express
Easton, City of - Police Dept. July 25 1919 Nevin wakes up; redistricts city for police
duty.
Easton Express
Eddyside June 7, July 8 1919 No hope for public baths -- Eddyside refuses
to permit city to use property.
Easton Express
Education - High School (12th
Street)
Dec. 13 1919 People vote on million dollar school
program.
Easton Express
Education - High School (12th
Street)
Dec. 2 1919 Plan to spend over a million dollars on
school for Easton.
Easton Express
Fire Department Oct. 11 1919 Obit. Of Chief Thomas P. Ricker. Easton Express
Gracedale (County Home) Jan. 2 1919 Poor directors cleared of all charges
prefered by George Oliver Walton.
Easton Daily Free Press
Lafayette College - Gifts Jan. 3 1919 Cyrus H. McCormick gives $25,000 to
Lafayette - William Ward Frick Memorial.
Easton Daily Free Press
Lafayette College - South College April 28 1919 Believe attempt made to burn South College Easton Express
Murder April 15 1919 Shrope insane, attorney says. (Murder of
Bertha Myers.)
Easton Daily Free Press
Murder April 4 1919 Loomis execution date. Easton Express
Murder Feb. 11 - 15 1919 Trial of Joe Fazio started this morning for
murder of Salvatore Merlo. Eventually found
guilty.
Easton Daily Free Press
Murder Feb. 12 - 14 1919 Saw Fazio murder Merlo. Easton Express
Murder Feb. 17 1919 Saw Fazio murder Merlo. Easton Express
Murder June 7 1919 Shrope case continued. (Bertha Myers
murder trial.)
Easton Express
Nazareth, Pa. - Beitel July 25 1919 Mrs. Beitel's estate goes to home
established by husband.
Easton Express
Nazareth, Pa. - Beitel Fortune July 16 1919 Beitel fortune now available for home for
children at Nazareth.
Easton Express
Parking June 18 1919 Parking ordinance defined and fully
approved.
Easton Daily Free Press
Parking June 7 1919 Traffic ordinance introduced in city. Easton Daily Free Press
Paxinosa Inn Feb. 8 1919 Paxinosa Inn purchased by ten Eastonians. Easton Daily Free Press
Pen Argyl, Pa. - Industries May 11 1919 Big industrial boom starting in Pen Argyl. Easton Daily Free Press
Phillipsburg - Banks May 9 1919 Old Phillipsburg National to open trust
branch.
Easton Daily Free Press
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Education Nov. 27 1919 Land for High School and athletic field given
Phillipsburg.
Easton Express
Prohibition Dec. 24 1919 Prohibition in this section a huge farce. Easton Express
Prohibition Feb. 10 1919 What one hears in Easton about prohibition. Easton Daily Free Press
Railroads - Wrecks April 16 1919 Double wreck ties up both Valley and
Central West of Glen Onoko.
Easton Daily Free Press
Roads Feb. 14 1919 State to build highway in Northampton
County.
Easton Express
Roads March 18 1919 County authorities asked to construct
secondary roads.
Easton Express
Roads - Cement March 4 1919 Cement highway from Easton to Wilkes-
Barre planned.
Easton Express
Robbery Aug. 9, 11 & 13 1919 "Dope" fiend confesses to College Hill
robberies.
Easton Express
Robbery Feb. 12 1919 Four gunmen try to hold up Geo. Givens
"Place" (Easton Gun Club) and one gets
wounded.
Easton Daily Free Press
Salvation Army Dec. 5 1919 Salvation Army buys home. Easton Express
Sewerage Aug. 2 1919 Detailed information on city's proposed
sewer system.
Easton Express
Sewerage June 7 1919 $700,000 sewer proposition. Easton Express
Steckel Family Oct. 20 1919 Obit. Of Henry E. Steckel. Easton Express p. 5
Steckel Family Oct. 25 1919 All Steckel property remain in family. Easton Express
Steckel, Henry F. Oct. 20 1919 Obituary. Easton Express
Telephone - Poles Nov. 22 1919 Easton city engineer may cut down phone
poles.
Easton Express
Telephone - Rates Jan. 20 1919 New telephone toll system to go into effect
tomorrow.
Easton Express
Theaters March 13 1919 Nightingale building sold -- new theater
assured.
Easton Express
Theaters May 23 1919 Easton businessman to erect large theater at
113-115 Northampton St.
Easton Daily Free Press
Theaters - Star April 12 1919 Star Theater under new management and
policy changed.
Easton Daily Free Press
Theaters - Wilmer and Vincent May 2 1919 New theater assured -- Wilmer and Vincent
take over property.
Easton Express
Trolley Transportation April 22 1919 Trolleymen hear steele defend labor unions. Easton Daily Free Press
Trolley Transportation Aug. 21 1919 One man trolley for transit Co. Easton Express
Trolley Transportation July 15 1919 Trolley line to be built to automobile club
house.
Easton Express
Trolley Transportation Oct. 31 1919 Easton-Washington trolley line discontinued. Easton Express
Trolley Transportation - Fares March 1 1919 Easton trolley fares now highest in the
Lehigh Valley.
Easton Daily Free Press
Trolley Transportation - Hay Line Nov. 6 1919 Receiver for Hay Traction co. Easton Express
Trolley Transportation - Hay Line Oct. 13 1919 Strike ordered for tomorrow. Easton Express
Trolley Transportation - Hay Line Oct. 20 1919 Cars running on line. Easton Express
Trolley Transportation - Hay Line Oct. 21 1919 Trolley wires cut during night. Easton Express
Trolley Transportation - Hay Line Oct. 23 1919 May arbitrate strike. Easton Express
Trolley Transportation -
Washington
Nov. 21, 22 1919 Easton-Washington line will operate
tomorrow -- going to work for receiver.
Easton Express
Trolley Transportation -
Northampton Traction Co.
Nov. 27 1919 Northampton traction trolley wires cut. Easton Express
Vanderveer Hall May 6 1919 The Vanderveer is to be torn down to make
room for houses.
Easton Daily Free Press
Vanderveer Hall Oct. 28 1919 Sold. Easton Express
War - European War 1914-1918 -
City Guards
April 30 1919 Boys wish to be discharged at Devens not
granted by War Department.
Easton Express
War - European War 1914-1918 -
City Guards
May 7 1919 List of men in guard who came back. Easton Express P. 9
Wars - European War - Soldiers 1919 Major Godley expects to bring his boys to
Easton.
Easton Express
Wars - European War - Soldiers April 4 1919 Frank M. Godley wins commission as Major. Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - European War - Soldiers April 4 1919 Godley commissioned Major Easton Express
Wars - European War - Soldiers Feb. 13 1919 Lt. Baker receives D.S.C. posthumously . Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - European War - Soldiers Jan. 8 1919 Log of Raymond E. Fronicke, Easton sailor. Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - European War - Soldiers Jan. 9 1919 Reverand John E. Flemming's great welcome
at Olivet.
Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - European War - Soldiers March 2 1919 Soldiers of WWI - men who enlisted in
Easton (Amusement section)
Easton Sunday Call
Wars - European War - Soldiers November 9 1919 Easton's war dead, list of. Easton Sunday Call
Wars - European War 1914 -
1918 - Soldiers
May 12 1919 Major Godley's own story. Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Aliens
April 30 1919 Bolshevik propagandist active in Easton, try
to strike tomorrow.
Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Aliens
Dec. 22 1919 Easton flooded with red circulars calling for
strikes.
Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Camp Lafayette
Feb. 10 1919 How Easton rendered aid to Camp Lafayette. Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
City Guard
April 22 1919 All soldiers invited to participate in
reception.
Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
City Guards
April 12 1919 They dress up the old town for Godley's
boys and loan drive.
Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
City Guards
April 12 1919 City Guards left Germany for Brest on third
of April.
Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
City Guards
April 19 1919 Major Godley expects to bring his boys to
Easton.
Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
City Guards
April 24 1919 Guards to be demobilized at Camp Devens. Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
City Guards
April 26 1919 Historical sketch of Rainbow division. Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
City Guards
April 28 1919 City guards arrived today in Boston. Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
City Guards
April 29 1919 Easton boys well and happy at Devens. Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
City Guards
April 8 1919 Thousands will form living court of honor for
the guards.
Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
City Guards
Jan. 23 1919 City Guards wrote Easton fame in World
War history.
Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Food
Aug. 12 1919 Army food will be sold in Easton at cut
prices.
Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Food
Aug. 5 1919 Movement to buy government food to
lower cost of living.
Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Food
Aug. 6 1919 Mayor Nevin will join movement to get
food.
Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Liberty Loan
1919 Community Campaign raised $571,563
December 9,1919
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Liberty Loan
April 22 1919 Victory drive in Easton launched and one
half million is quickly passed.
Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Liberty Loan
April 3 1919 Victory Loan booster ready for big campaign. Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Liberty Loan
May 10 1919 Easton goes over the top in Victory Loan. Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Liberty Loan
May 8 1919 Easton will fly Superhonor Flag - for districts
that have reached full quota in each of five
Liberty Loans.
Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Memorial
Feb. 3 1919 Relatives will receive badges of dead
soldiers.
Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Memorial
Jan. 17 1919 Community Center building favored as a
memorial for soldiers.
Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Memorial
Jan. 17 1919 A community building as a war memorial. Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Memorial
Jan. 24 1919 Memorial may be paid for by the War Chest
fund.
Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Memorial
Jan. 24 1919 Community centre group finds no
supporters.
Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Memorial
Jan. 29 1919 Council will award soldiers and sailors a
badge.
Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Personal Experiences
April 8 1919 Commander Hinkle: Hun flag that flew over
Metz now in Easton.
Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Personal Experiences
November 21 1919 First Easton boy to go over top in tank
wounded.
Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Soldiers
April 21 1919 Easton soldier captured 35 Germans
(Guiseppe Surbena).
Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Soldiers
April 29 1919 Major Godley retain command of Co. A. Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Soldiers
April 8 1919 All Easton mean to honor Godley's heroes. Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Soldiers
May 15 1919 Ingersoll-Rand heads welcome for Major
Godley.
Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Soldiers
May 16 1919 Major Godley's own story. Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Soldiers
May 19 1919 Major Godley's own story. Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Soldiers
May 21 1919 Major Godley's own story. Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Soldiers
May 23 1919 Major Godley's own story. Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Soldiers
May 26-29 1919 Major Godley's own story. Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Soldiers
May 7 1919 Major Godley's own story Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Soldiers
May 9 1919 Major Godley's own story Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Soldiers
November 9 1919 Youngest enlistee was Jacob H. Kirby who
enlisted at age 15 years, 2 mo., on May
19,1917.
Easton Sunday Call
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Veterans
April 12 1919 No school tax to be paid by service men this
year.
Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Veterans
Feb. 13 1919 Steps taken for organization of ex-service
men.
Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Veterans
Jan. 28 1919 Bureau of employment for soldiers and
sailors inaugurated in Easton.
Easton Express
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Veterans
Jan. 28 1919 Bureau of employment for soldiers and
sailors inaugurated in Easton.
Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
War Work
April 19 1919 Easton centre of inorganic chemical produce
used in the United States.
Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
War Work
April 21 1919 First material used by our Army made in
Easton. (absorbent for poisonous gases).
Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
War Work
April 22 1919 Easton a fountainhead in research in
chemistry.
Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Welcome
May 8 1919 Easton's welcome to guards and returned
soldiers surpassed expectations.
Easton Express
Wars - Receptions Feb. 13 1919 Servicemen to arouse interest in reception Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - Receptions Feb. 22 1919 Easton gives first reception for returning
soldiers and sailors (picture of the medal).
Easton Express
Wars - Receptions Jan. 29 1919 City to buy medals for gallant heroes. Easton Daily Express
Wars - Regiments April 26 1919 History of Rainbow Division by Congressman
H.S. Steele verified by General March.
Easton Daily Free Press
Wilson Borough May 17 1919 Honor shield unveiled by Wilson Township
citizens.
Easton Express
Wilson Borough - Monuments April 3 1919 Wilson Township memorial tablet. Easton Daily Free Press
Wilson Borough - Monuments May 17 1919 Wilson Township to dedicate tablet to her
hero dead.
Easton Daily Free Press
Wilson Borough - Monuments May 24 1919 Plans announced for unveiling memorial
tablet.
Easton Daily Free Press
Wilson Borough - Monuments May 31 1919 Wilson Township dedicates its roll of honor. Easton Daily Free Press
Y.M.C.A. April 23 1919 Buys 3rd and Spring Garden St. Site for
$69,000.
Easton Express
Y.M.C.A. April 23 1919 Easton to get fine new Y.M.C.A. building. Easton Daily Free Press
Y.M.C.A. Oct. 14 1919 Goal passed on building fund. Easton Express
Murder Dec. 19 192 Huh? Turko not sentenced. Easton Express
Air Pollution Aug. 27 1920 City officials get lesson on abating smoke
nusiance.
Easton Express
Air Pollution Oct. 30 1920 Smoke commission shows signs of returning
to life.
Easton Express
American Flag Mfg. Co. April 10 1920 Caveat is filed to stop probate of Heller Will. Easton Daily Free Press
American Flag Mfg. Co. April 2 1920 Obit. Of William J. Heller. Easton Express
American Flag Mfg. Co. April 2 1920 Obit. Of William J. Heller. Easton Daily Free Press
American Flag Mfg. Co. April 6 1920 Caveat is filed to stop probate of Heller Will. Easton Daily Free Press
American Flag Mfg. Co. April 8 1920 Caveat is filed to stop probate of Heller Will. Easton Express
Automobiles - Gas Pumps June 29 1920 Council puts ban on red gas pumps on the
streets of Easton.
Easton Express
Bethlehem, PA - Bridges June 1, 1920 1920 Proposal - hill to hill bridges as memorial to
service men.
Easton Express
Bridges, Delaware Dec. 21 1920 Little progress toward freeing Delaware
bridge
Easton Daily Free Press
Bridges, Delaware May 27 1920 May free local bridge by process of
condemnation.
Easton Daily Free Press
Brodhead, J. Davis April 24 1920 Obituary Easton Express
Brodhead, J. Davis April 24 1920 Obituary Easton Daily Free Press
Brodhead, J. Davis April 26 1920 Obituary Easton Express
Bus Transportation Oct. 29 1920 Council Chamber thronged by bus rate
complainants
Easton Daily Free Press
Bus Transportation - Glendon March 11 1920 Auto bus line to run from Glendon to Easton
and Alpha
Easton Daily Free Press
Business - 1920 March 12 1920 Northampton and Lehigh County industrial
growth in past several years.
Easton Daily Free Press
Business - 5 & 10 Cent Sores March 29 1920 Kresge Corporation may lease important
business place.
Easton Daily Free Press
Business - American Flag Mfg. Co. April 2 1920 Obituary of William J. Heller - American Flag
Mfg. Co.
Easton Express
Business - American Flag Mfg. Co. April 2 1920 Obituary of William J. Heller - American Flag
Mfg. Co.
Easton Daily Free Press
Business - American Flag Mfg. Co. April 6 & 10 1920 Caveat is filed to stop probate of Heller will. Easton Daily Free Press
Business - American Flag Mfg. Co. April 8 & 9 1920 Caveat is filed to stop probate of Heller will. Easton Express
Business - Cement Industry May 4 1920 Edison Cement Co. spending $1,000,000 on
its New Village plant.
Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Department Stores -
Laubach's
April 12 1920 Picture of owners and sons April 8, 1910 Easton Sentinel
Business - Department Stores -
Laubach's
April 5 1920 William Laubach and Son celebrate 60th
anniversary
Easton Express
Business - Food Industry March 10 1920 Swift and Co. to erect new business building
on Canal Street.
Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Freight Lines April 29 1920 Railway Express to install motor trucks in
Easton.
Easton Daily Free Press
Business - General Crushed Stone May 10 1920 Easton company's modern plan dealing with
men - General Crushed Stone - profit
sharing.
Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Hosiery April 14 1920 W. Evan Chipman, an Eastonian for 25 years -
how plant made its start.
Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Hotels, Taverns, etc. Sept. 17 1920 To vacate Central Hotel. Schulte cigar Co.
leases building and will open store there.
Easton Express
Business - Iron Industry April 1 1920 Thomas Iron Co. may sell. Easton Express
Business - Keller's Music House July 28 1920 Obituary of William H. Keller. Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Keller's Music House July 28 1920 Obituary of William H. Keller. Easton Express
Business - Lehigh Valley Shops -
Removal
Nov. 16 1920 Report that Lehigh Valley will move shops Easton Express
Business - Pennsylvania Pump &
Compressor Co.
April 20 1920 Stockholders elect officers Easton Express
Business - Pennsylvania Pump &
Compressor Co.
Feb. 19 1920 Easton to manufacture pumps and
compressors.
Easton Express
Business - Pennsylvania Pump &
Compressor Co.
Feb. 19 1920 New corporation formed with a capitol of
$500,000 to manufacutre hydraulic
pumping, etc. Plant along Bushkill Creek
above the Park.
Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Pennsylvania Pump &
Compressor Co.
March 30 1920 Ground broken for Pennsylvania Pump &
Compressor Co.
Easton Express
Business - Real Estate Jan. 21 1920 16 real estate dealers for organization Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Silk Industry Jan. 8 1920 Stewart Silk Co. employees to start co-op
store
Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Silk Industry Sept. 23 1920 Charles Knowles sells Stewart Silk Co.
interests
Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Silk Industry - Strikes April 24 1920 Striking silk weavers voting on a settlement Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Silk Industry - Strikes April 5 1920 Federal agent as mediator in local silk strike Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Silk Industry - Strikes March 10 1920 Silk operatives in 3 local plants break from
union
Easton Daily Free Press p. 6
Business - Silk Industry - Strikes March 10 1920 Silk weavers rebel against Block's methods Easton Sentinel
Business - Silk Industry - Strikes March 10 1920 General strike in silk mills is predicted Easton Express
Business - Silk Industry - Strikes March 15 1920 Silk weavers in 2 more mills on strike Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Silk Industry - Strikes March 2 1920 Silk weavers vote tonight on strike question Easton Express
Business - Silk Industry - Strikes March 22 1920 The balance of local silk weavers join
workers on strike
Easton Daily Free Press
Business - Silk Industry - Strikes May 12 1920 Standard silk weavers accept offer. Easton Daily Free Press p. 11
Business - Treadwell Engineering
Co.
May 13 1920 Treadwell officials in new company to give
city new industry
Easton Daily Free Press
Census May 29 1920 Census for Northampton County - gives
wards.
Easton Express p. 5
Children's Home, Easton Sept. 18 1920 Children's Home to become Dr. J.A. Betts
hospital
Easton Daily Free Press
Churches - Evangelical Oct. 11 1920 Trinity Evangelical begins its diamond
jubilee.
Easton Express
Churches - Lutheran Dec. 2 & 3 1920 Property merger of downtown Lutheran
Congregation. St. John's, Christ, and St.
Paul's Lutheran churches are considering
merger of churches.
Easton Daily Free Press
Churches - Lutheran - Zion May 30 1920 Tablet for sons of the Zion Church who
served in the World War.
Easton Express
Churches - Our Lady of Lebanon April 5 1920 Easton Syrians to establish a new Catholic
parish.
Easton Daily Free Press
Churches - St. Bernard's Feb. 17 1920 Final event of St. Bernard's as a single parish. Easton Daily Free Press
Churches - St. Jane Frances de
Chantal
March 11 1920 Catholic parish expected to buy Hay estate. Easton Daily Free Press
Churches - St. JaneFrances de
Chantal
Jan. 24 1920 New Catholic parish begins. St. Jane Frances
de Chantal organize January 19, 1920.
Easton Express
Citizenship Oct. 13 1920 Easton to have first citizen's week program Easton Daily Free Press
Clothing Stores Jan. 14 1920 Record price for Paris Brothers real estate--
bought by Jacob Mayer.
Easton Express
Clothing Stores May 27 1920 Paris Brothers buy Goldsmith Brothers
Clothing Store property.
Easton Daily Free Press
Clubs - Knights of Columbus Jan. 2 1920 Club opens their handsome home. Easton Daily Free Press
Clubs - Knights of Columbus Jan. 2 1920 Club opens their handsome home Easton Express
Clubs - McKinley Feb. 3 1920 Club won't sell property Easton Daily Free Press
Clubs - South Side Civic Club Jan. 17 1920 First steps taken to form club Easton Express
Comfort Stations Dec. 17 1920 Heck wins long fight--appropriation for
comfort stations.
Easton Express
Comfort Stations March 4 1920 Mayor asks city to help pay for comfort
stations
Easton Daily Free Press
Comfort Stations November 26 1920 Comfort station discussed at council Easton Express
Comic Strip Jan. 8 1920 "The Clancy Kids" by Percy Crosby is the first
comic strip appearing regularly in the Easton
Free Press
Easton Daily Free Press
Community Hall November 24 1920 Dr. Collmar outlines plans for adequate
community building for the city.
Easton Express
Community Hall November 24 1920 Dr. Collmar outlines plans for adequate
community building for the city.
Easton Daily Free Press
Court House - New April 8 1920 No park at Courthouse Easton Express
Crime - Libel & Slander Nov. 1 1920 Mutchler sues Free Press for libel claiming
$50,000.
Easton Express
Crime -Manslaughter Feb. 18 1920 Casellas found not guilty of manslaughter. Easton Daily Free Press
Curfew Dec. 10 1920 Curfew law for Easton proposed by Mayer. Easton Daily Free Press
Daylight Saving Time Feb. 26 1920 Characterizes daylight saving as silly.
Daylight saving ordinance passes.
Easton Daily Free Press
Daylight Saving Time Feb. 26 1920 Characterizes daylight saving as silly.
Daylight saving ordinance passes.
Easton Daily Free Press
Daylight Saving Time Feb. 26 1920 Characterizes Daylight Saving Time as silly Easton Daily Free Press
Daylight Saving Time Feb. 27 1920 Daylight saving ordinance passes Easton Daily Free Press
Delaware River - Channel Aug. 24 1920 Proof that deepening of Deaware River,
Trenton to Easton, is not dead
Easton Daily Free Press
Detwiller Family Feb. 12 1920 Detwiller property sold to B.D.Mayer Easton Daily Free Press
Dixie Cup Co. Aug. 18 1920 Dixie Cup plant about completed. Easton Daily Free Press
Dixie Cup Co. Nov. 9 1920 Wilson Borough has failed to keep promise -
Dixie Co. files suit to have streets opened.
Easton Daily Free Press
Dixie Cup Co. Oct. 12 1920 Dixie Drinking Cup officials and ladies inspect
new plant.
Easton Daily Free Press
Doctors June 28 1920 Obituary of Dr. Thomas Cope. Easton Express
Easton Armory Feb. 18 1920 Will present two tablets to Armory. Easton Express
Easton Armory Feb. 21 1920 Bronze tablets erected at armory to
commemorate the heroic work of city guard
in World War.
Easton Express
Easton Armory Jan. 18 1920 Program arranged for unveiling tablets at
Armory.
Easton Express
Easton Public Library Feb. 3 1920 Board of Trustees of Easton Public Library
will ask for space in junior high school for a
library.
Easton Express
Easton, City of - Council meetings Jan. 5 1920 Council gives up holding night sessions. Will
hold day session from now on.
Easton Express
Easton, City of - Fire Department July 20 1920 Council favors civil service for fire
department
Easton Daily Free Press
Easton, City of - Fire Department March 12 1920 Council favors civil service for fire
department
Easton Daily Free Press
Easton, City of - Fire Department -
Stations - South Side
Sept. 7 1920 City plans to sell South Side engine house
property which is now of no use
Easton Daily Free Press
Easton, City of - Mayors Jan. 3 1920 Mayor David W. Nevin gives review of his
long work in municipal affairs as he is about
to retire
Easton Daily Free Press
Easton, City of - Police Dept. -
Duties
Aug. 31 1920 Three-platoon police system goes into effect Easton Express
Easton, City of - Police Dept. -
Duties
Oct. 1 1920 Three-platoon police system goes into effect Easton Express
Easton, City of - Streets - 24th
Street
Nov. 9 1920 Court's aid sought to compel opening of
24th St.
Easton Express
Easton, City of - Streets -
Concrete
Jan. 21 1920 Paved streets to be connected to Penn
Highway
Easton Daily Free Press
Easton, City of - Taxation Dec. 24 1920 Cut in city tax rate seems likely Easton Express
Easton, South - Old Home Week Sept. 23 1920 Formation of South Side home week
pageants
Easton Daily Free Press
Easton, South - Old Home Week Sept. 25 1920 Official program of events of old home week Easton Daily Free Press
Easton, South - Old Home Week Sept. 27 1920 Throngs attend opening of South Side old
home week
Easton Daily Free Press
Easton, West - Annexation May 5 1920 West Easton Council not in favor of
annexation to Easton at present
Easton Daily Free Press
Easton, West - Annexation April 20 1920 Formal steps taken for annexation of six
adjacent municipalities
Easton Daily Free Press
Eddyside April 6 1920 Eddyside may be public bathing place once
more.
Easton Daily Free Press
Education - Building Plans April 24 1920 Building property postponed by Easton
school board.
Easton Express
Education - Building plans Jan. 1 1920 Proposed use of Jones and Steckel
properties for Public School purposes.
Easton Daily Free Press
Education - Football Nov. 18 1920 Easton High School football players talk
strike against ticket plan.
Easton Express
Education - High School ( 12th
Street)
Nov. 13 1920 Northampton architect engaged for new
high school building.
Easton Express
Education - High School (12th
Street)
Feb. 13 1920 Hay property may be bought for the site of
new High School.
Easton Express
Education - High School (12th
Street)
Jan. 17 1920 How money will be spent on proposed high
school.
Easton Express p. 5
Education - High School (12th
Street)
Jan. 31 1920 No answer from owners - School board may
condemn 12th Street lot.
Easton Express
Education - High School (12th
Street)
Jan. 6 1920 Ground plan of proposed High School
building.
Easton Daily Free Press
Education - High School (12th
Street)
July 14 1920 Values drop on Jones lot (new High
School's).
Easton Express
Education - High School (12th
Street)
May 15 1920 $300,000 bond issue voted for schools. Easton Express
Education - High School (12th
Street)
Sept. 13 1920 School board to pay $107,000 for 12th
Street lot.
Easton Daily Free Press
Electric Lighting Nov. 13 1920 Who will pay bill for placing wires in
proposed conduit.
Easton Express
Gas Nov. 26 1920 Heck scorest at Harrisburg -- against gas
rates.
Easton Express
Gas Oct. 26 1920 Phillipsburg may build municipal gas plant
Easton company told at public meeting to
dig up its mains and get out.
Easton Express
Gas Oct. 28 1920 Gas protest meeting against high rates. Easton Express
Gas Oct. 28 1920 Easton gas protest to be carried to public
service commission.
Easton Express
Gas - Companies June 10 1920 Council to choose new schedule of charges
for gas.
Easton Daily Free Press
Gas - Companies June 11 1920 Minimun rates of 35 cents. Easton Daily Free Press
Gas - Companies June 8 1920 Gas Company to submit revised schedules of
rates for approval of Public.
Easton Daily Free Press
Gas - Companies Oct. 19 1920 Council goes after gas co. to provide better
gas.
Easton Express
Hackett Park July 19 1920 Hackett Park may be enlarged soon is
improved.
Easton Express
Hospitals - Easton Sanatorium Oct. 27 1920 Obit. Of Dr. C. Spencer Kinney, head of
Easton sanatorium.
Easton Express
Hospitals - Easton Sanatorium Oct. 27 1920 Obit. Of Dr. C. Spencer Kinney, head of
Easton sanatorium.
Easton Daily Free Press
Housing April 3 1920 Nevin plan to build houses killed by present
high costs.
Easton Express
Housing April 7 1920 Accept Nevin house plan in Stroudsburg. Easton Express p. 5
Housing Dec. 15 1920 Guaranty fund of $100,000 to build homes --
reported to Easton Board of Trade.
Easton Daily Free Press
Housing March 10 1920 D.W. Nevin's plan for house building wins
enthusiastic trade board agreement -- to
build 100 houses.
Easton Daily Free Press
Housing March 10 1920 D.W. Nevin's plan for house building wins
enthusiastic trade board agreement -- to
build 100 houses.
Easton Express
Housing March 24 1920 Home building plan may be abandoned as a
result of probable wage increase.
Easton Daily Free Press
Housing May 12 1920 Well-capitalized realty company to finance
home building -- Collmar's plan.
Easton Express
Housing May 12 1920 Well-capitalized realty company to finance
home building -- Collmar's plan.
Easton Daily Free Press
Housing Oct. 13 1920 Board of trade's housing plan to be working
soon.
Easton Daily Free Press
Housing Sept. 14 1920 New Corporation to supply more housing
room.
Easton Daily Free Press
Housing Sept. 15 1920 Trade board adopts house plan. Easton Daily Free Press
Housing Sept. 3 1920 Apartments and dwelling to be built by local
company -- Green property sold for this
project.
Easton Express
Lafayette College - Founders Day Oct. 20 1920 Founders Day and groundbreaking for new
gym at Lafayette.
Easton Daily Free Press
Lafayette College - Fund Drive Oct. 12 1920 Easton backs Lafayette in its campaign for
funds.
Easton Express
Lafayette College - Fund Drive Oct. 19 1920 Easton district subscribes $104, 055. for
Lafayette fund.
Easton Express
Lafayette College - Fund Drive Oct. 20 1920 Easton district subscribes $104, 055. for
Lafayette fund.
Easton Express
Lafayette College - Gayley Hall Feb. 25 1920 Obituary of James Gayley, presenter of
chemistry laboratory to Lafayette.
Easton Express
Lehigh Valley Railroad - Strikes April 16, 17 1920 Lehigh Valley firemen to remain at work. Easton Express
Lehigh Valley Railroad - Strikes April 8 1920 Railroad strike -- Lehigh Valley men called
out.
Easton Express
Markets - Criticism Feb. 27 1920 Criticizes authorities of Easton and
Bethlehem for inadequate markets.
Easton Daily Free Press
Markets - Ordinance Aug. 17 1920 Heck stands by his ordinance. Easton Express
Markets - Ordinance Feb. 3 1920 Drastic regulations in new circle market
ordinance.
Easton Express
Markets - Ordinance Feb. 5 1920 Heck defends his ordinance. Easton Express
Markets - Ordinance July 30 1920 Farmers can't bring other's produce to
Easton market.
Easton Express
Markets - Ordinance July 30 1920 Council adopts more stringent rule for
market.
Easton Daily Free Press
Markets - Ordinance March 2 1920 Heck's market ordinance ruled out on a
technicality.
Easton Express
Markets - Ordinance-Fish June 3 1920 First sale of market stands under new city
ordinance -- no fish allowed.
Easton Express
Murder May 26 1920 Loomis gets new trial. (Bertha Myers murder
case.)
Easton Express
Murder Nov. 1 1920 Loomis given 20 year jail sentnence for his
role in Bertha Loomis murder.
Easton Daily Free Press
Murder Nov. 1 1920 Loomis gets 20 years for his part in Bertha
Myers murder.
Easton Express
Murder Nov. 12 1920 Loomis off to the penitentiary. (Bertha
Loomis case)
Easton Express
Murder Oct. 25 1920 Court hears reasons for another trial for
Loomis.
Easton Express
Murder Oct. 7 1920 Council for Loomis files application for new
trial. (Bertha Myers murder case.)
Easton Daily Free Press
Murder Sept. 16 - 28 1920 Loomis placed on trial at 3:25 p.m. (Bertha
Myers murder case.)
Easton Daily Free Press
Murder Sept. 17 1920 New trial for Loomis in Bertha Myers murder
case.
Easton Express
Murder Sept. 20 1920 New trial for Loomis in Bertha Myers murder
case.
Easton Express
Nazareth, Pa. - Fires Jan. 19 1920 Disastrous fire visits the heart of Nazareth. Easton Daily Free Press
Negroes - NAACP Jan. 10 1920 Easton Negroes form a branch of NAACP. Easton Daily Free Press
Olympic Games Nov. 20 1920 Northampton County boy wins 200 metre
dash in Olympic games at Antwerp -- Allen
Woodring of Meadowbrook Club, Phila. The
son of J.W. Woodring of Bethlehem.
Easton Express
Orpheum Theatre Oct. 21, 22 1920 G.O.P. flying squadron of women at
Orpheum.
Easton Daily Free Press
Palmer Township - Fire Co. April 5 1920 Palmer fire co. plan new house arranged as
to make it a town hall.
Easton Express p. 5
Patriotic Order Sons of America April 27 1920 Memorial tablet unveiled by Camp 193,
P.O.S. of A.
Easton Daily Free Press
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Education Sept. 8 1920 Dedication of new L.O. Beers School Building
in Phillipsburg.
Easton Daily Free Press p. 11
Phillipsburg, N.J. - Silk Industry April 5 1920 $10,000 in silk stolen from Phillipsburg dye
works.
Easton Express
Pigs April 13 1920 City decides to operate piggery as before. Easton Daily Free Press
Pigs April 13 1920 Piggery to be continued. Easton Express
Pigs April 7 1920 Hart off the city piggery. Easton Express
Pigs Feb. 27 1920 Dr. Hart makes offer to city council to
operate city piggery.
Easton Daily Free Press
Pigs Feb. 27 1920 Hart wants the piggery. Easton Express
Pigs Feb. 3 1920 No cholera epidemic at the city piggery. Easton Express
Pigs Jan. 31 1920 Cholera at the city piggery kills many
porkers.
Easton Daily Free Press
Pigs March 2 1920 Councilmen shy at Hart's plan to take over
city piggery.
Easton Express
Pigs Oct. 19 1920 City objects to paying taxes on piggery land. Easton Daily Free Press
Prohibition April 22 1920 Reaping the fruits of a wide open town. Easton Express
Railroad - Brotherhood Jan. 10 1920 An Association of Engineering Brotherhood
for Easton and Phillipsburg.
Easton Daily Free Press
Railroads - Strikes April 13 1920 Train men on local roads walked out last
evening.
Easton Express
Railroads - Strikes April 14 & 15 1920 Pa. men leave train in Phillipsburg. Easton Express
Railroads - Strikes April 19 1920 Strikers rapidly return to work on railroad. Easton Express
Railroads - Strikes April 8 1920 Jersey Central suspends passenger trains. Easton Express
Recreation Sept. 2 1920 Public swimming pool is planned for
children.
Easton Daily Free Press
Recreation Sept. 4 1920 Public swimming pool assured for city --
Councilman Heck has made arrangements to
convert oxication plant into a pool and only
needs consent of city council to proceed.
Easton Express
Recreation Sept. 7 1920 Heck's plan held up. Easton Express
Recreation Sept. 7 1920 Swimming pool plan of Heck is approved. Easton Daily Free Press
Roads Feb. 25 1920 Good roads program for entire county will
be put up to the people.
Easton Express
Roads Jan. 12 1920 Bushkill valley road gets a big boost. Easton Express
Roads Jan. 12, 13 &
14
1920 Bushkill Valley road will be built this year. Easton Daily Free Press
Roads Jan. 14 1920 Bushkill Valley road will be built this year. Easton Express
Russell, Lillian Oct. 22 1920 Lillian Russell in the flying squadron at the
Orpheum to campaign for the Republican
party.
Easton Express
Salvation Army Nov. 15 1920 New Salvation Army citadel dedication
services Sunday.
Easton Daily Free Press
Salvation Army Nov. 15 1920 New Salvation Army citadel dedication
services Sunday.
Easton Express
Schools - School Boards April 19 1920 Easton School Board to pass out of existence
- population puts us in new class.
Easton Express
Schools - School Boards June 14 1920 Women appoint member of Easton School
Board - first women to sit - Mrs. E.W. Evans
and Mrs. O.M. Richards.
Easton Express
Schools - Shull Dec. 11 1920 Little encouragement for South Side from
board - school may take 5-6 years.
Easton Express
Schools - Shull Jan. 13 1920 Plan for proposed Jr. High Building on
So.Side.
Easton Daily Free Press
Schools - Shull Jan. 17 1920 Plan for proposed Jr. High Building on So.
Side.
Easton Express p. 9
Schools - Shull Nov. 23 1920 So. Side impatient - people demand building
promised by school board.
Easton Express
Schools - Taxation Jan. 14 1920 New light thrown upon necessity of bond
issue for public schools.
Easton Daily Free Press
Schools - Taxation Oct. 14 & Oct.
15
1920 Storm of protests against increased
assessment breaks in council.
Easton Express
Schools - Taxation Oct. 9 1920 Schools board refuses responsibility for
increase in property taxes.
Easton Express
Scott Park Oct. 5 1920 Guns for Scott Park -- 26 pounders. Easton Express
Sewerage Feb. 25 1920 Engineer appointed for city's new $700,000
sewer system.
Easton Express
Sewerage Jan. 21 1920 Bond issue carried by close margin of 68
votes at special elections.
Easton Daily Free Press
Sewerage Jan. 21 1920 Easton sewer building program being
prepared.
Easton Daily Free Press
Sewerage July 30 1920 City to build two sewers. Easton Express
Sewerage June 29 1920 Entire change in plans for disposal of city's
sewage is approved.
Easton Daily Free Press
Sewerage May 12 1920 City will not build sewers this year. Easton Express
Sewerage May 18 1920 City to start installation of storm sewers. Easton Daily Free Press
Stewartsville, N.J. - Churches Dec. 7 1920 Seventieth Anniversary of Stewartsville
Presbyterian Church.
Easton Daily Free Press
Suffrage Aug. 21 1920 Plans for assessment and registration of
women are made by count commissioners
(suffrage amendment has now passed).
Easton Daily Free Press
Suffrage Aug. 26 1920 Women can register now to vote. Easton Express
Suffrage Sept. 2 1920 More than 5,000 women assessed in the
country.
Easton Daily Free Press
Tarkington, Booth Sept. 4 1920 Mr. and Mrs. Booth Tarkington in the city. Easton Daily Free Press
Telephone Jan. 2 1920 Consolidated Co. buys Yellow Kid Telephone
plant.
Easton Daily Free Press
Telephone June 29 1920 Complaint against phone com. Goes to
public service.
Easton Express
Telephone June 29 1920 Trying to force Yellow Kid phone co. to quit
business.
Easton Daily Free Press
Telephone - Poles Jan. 17 1920 Pole survey to be made to rid city of
telephone poles.
Easton Express p. 5
Theaters Nov. 16 1920 Children under 14 must leave theaters
before 9 o'clock.
Easton Daily Free Press
Theaters - State Theater May 1 1920 Largest moving picture house in city to be
erected on Franklin House site.
Easton Daily Free Press
Trolley Transportation Sept. 18 1920 Power Co. threatened to tie up trolley road.
Threatened to cut power of Northampton
Traction Co. to enforce an increase in rates.
Easton Express
Trolley Transportation - Accidents Dec. 10 1920 Coroner's jury verdict "reckless running" in
trolley crash.
Easton Express
Trolley Transportation - Accidents Nov. 29 1920 Two killed -- many hurt in trolley accident in
Nazareth.
Easton Express
Trolley Transportation - Easton
Transit Co.
July 23 1920 Citizens to fight abandonment of the Easton
Transit Nazareth Line.
Easton Daily Free Press
Trolley Transportation - Fares Feb. 16 1920 Argument on trolley fares. Easton Express p. 5
Trolley Transportation - Fares Feb. 17 1920 Council refers trolley fare increase to board
of trade.
Easton Express
Trolley Transportation - Hay Line Sept. 18 1920 Power Co. shuts off supply of Hay Trolley
lines.
Easton Daily Free Press p. 7
Trolley Transportation - Slate Belt
Trolley Co.
Feb. 7 1920 Slate belt car barn burned -- lost $100,000. Easton Express
Trolley Transportation - Tracks Feb. 3 1920 Mayor suggests single trolley track in square. Easton Daily Free Press
Trolley Transportation -
Northampton Traction Co.
Sept. 2 1920 Receivers sale of street railway lines of
Northampton Traction Co.
Easton Express
Upp, J.Q. Jan. 29 1920 Obit. Of Rev. J.Q. Upp Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Armistice
Aug. 21 1920 Victory medal to be presented on Armistice
Day.
Easton Daily Free Press P. 7
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Armistice
November 11 1920 World War heroes honored --first Armistice
Day parade.
Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Armistice
November 12 1920 "Petition in Boots" Easton's greatest military
pageant.
Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Memorial
Feb. 20 1920 French Memorial diplomas to be presented
on Sunday. (given by the government of
France to nearest of kin of Americans who
lost lives in France)
Easton Daily Free Press P. 8
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Memorial
Feb. 21 1920 Bronze Memorial tablet in memory of
Rainbow Men are dedicated at Armory.
Easton Daily Free Press
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Memorial
Feb. 23 1920 French Memorial diplomas to be presented
on Sunday. (given by the government of
France to nearest of kin of Americans who
lost lives in France)
Easton Daily Free Press Illus. P. 8
Wars - European War 1914-1918 -
Memorial
May 11 1920 Soldiers memorial plans fail for lack of
support.
Easton Express
Water Supply Oct. 5 1920 City may be asked to take over works of
water company.
Easton Express
Weather - Snow Feb. 6 1920 Blizzard of 1920 -- shows trolleys pushing
snow.
Easton Express
Weather - Tornado July 19 1920 Tornado sweeps through lower end of
Phillipsburg levelling buildings and blowing
freight car from tracks.
Easton Express
Wilson Borough Dec. 7 1920 Councilman Miller against sending for
apparatus to Wilson.
Easton Daily Free Press
Wilson Borough - Annexation May 6 1920 Opposes annexation. Easton Express
Wilson Borough - Annexation April 24 1920 Wilson Township residents not strong for
annexation.
Easton Express p. 5
Wilson Borough - Annexation Jan. 28 1920 Easton would annex Wilson Township. Easton Express p. 5
Wilson Borough - Clubs Nov. 12 1920 Wilson boro men organize American legion
post.
Easton Express
Wilson Borough - Fire Dept. Dec. 22 1920 Wilson men favor buying fire fighting
apparatus.
Easton Express
Wilson Borough - Fire Dept. Dec. 7 1920 Councilman Miller wants firemen to remain
in city -- objects to answering every call from
Wilson.
Easton Express
Wilson Borough - Fire Dept. Nov. 25 1920 Newmeyer is the fire burgess of Wilson. Easton Express
Wilson Borough - Incorporation April 21 1920 Incorporation of borough of Wilson asked. Easton Daily Free Press
Wilson Borough - Incorporation Aug. 25 1920 Newmeyer is first Burgess of Wilson. Easton Daily Free Press
Wilson Borough - Incorporation Jan. 16 1920 Residents of Wilson Township prepare
petition for incorporation as a borough.
Easton Daily Free Press
Wilson Borough - Incorporation Jan. 17 1920 Wilson Township wants a new charter -- as a
borough.
Easton Express
Wilson Borough - Incorporation Jan. 27 1920 Boro of Lorraine -- petitions of Wilson
Township to become a borough named
Lorraine.
Easton Express
Wilson Borough - Incorporation July 12 1920 Wilson Township now a borough by court
order.
Easton Daily Free Press
Wilson Borough - Incorporation July 12 1920 Court grants charter for borough of Wilson. Easton Express
Wilson Borough - Incorporation July 13 1920 Rousing welcome for baby borough of
Wilson.
Easton Express
Wilson Borough - Incorporation July 24 1920 Republican slate for Wilson. Easton Express p. 5
Wilson Borough - Incorporation July 24 1920 Wilson league endorses ticket for new boro. Easton Express p. 5
Wilson Borough - Incorporation May 4 1920 Believe township will be annexed in near
future -- Wilson.
Easton Daily Free Press
Wilson Borough - Incorporation Sept. 2 1920 Wilson Borough officers assume new
positions.
Easton Daily Free Press
Wilson Borough - Parks Nov. 3 1920 Edelman's woods to be park for Wilson
Township people.
Easton Express
Wilson Borough- Taxation Sept. 2 1920 New Wilson burgess against any tax increase
new.
Easton Express
Women April 15 1920 Women's league fills high school at first
meeting.
Easton Express
Y.M.C.A. Nov. 25 1920 Old landmark passing away -- Y.M.C.A.
building started -- Karldon Hotel annex
razed.
Easton Express
Y.W.C.A. Jan. 21 1920 Y.W.C.A. acquires Knowles property. Easton Daily Free Press