Norman Gasbarro | September 5, 2011
The Robert C. “Pete” Wiscount Veteran’s Memorial Park is located on the south side of the main street (Route 209) of Tremont, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. The dedicatory plaque reads: Robert C. “Pete” Wiscount Veteran’s Memorial Park This park, built on the site of the Tremont Hardware, was erected through Pete’s vision, leadership, and dedication. His […]
Norman Gasbarro | September 4, 2011
The Branch Dale All Wars Memorial is located on the northwest corner of the intersection of Route 209 and New Mines Street, Branch Dale, Reilly Township, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. The monument inscription reads: Dedicated in Honor of the Men and Women of this Community who Served in the Armed Forces of the United States of […]
Norman Gasbarro | September 3, 2011
The Newtown All Wars Memorial is located in a small park just off Tremont Street in Newtown, Reilly Township, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. The memorial is dedicated to all veterans. Two bronze plaques list the names of Newtown residents who served in the military. The names on the plaques are listed alphabetically and are not separated […]
Norman Gasbarro | September 2, 2011
This is the ninth in a series of posts on Gratz during the Civil War. The current house on Lot #65 on the north side of Market Street was built about 1857. Originally, this corner lot was purchased from Simon Gratz by George Philip Keener, a carpenter, but by 1852, it reverted back to the […]
Norman Gasbarro | September 1, 2011
DEATH OF DR. J. L. BRALLIER LYKENS – Dr. Jacob L. Brallier of Lewisburg, Pa., formerly a resident of this place, died on Saturday last of chronic cerebral disease, aged 67 years. The funeral was held Tuesday interment at Lewisburg cemetery. Dr. Brallier was born in Bedford county, this state, in 1834, where he lived […]
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