Jim, There was a family named Lapinski that lived in the Greenwood section of Scranton (possibly Moosic) in the late 1950s. The 1200 block of Prospect Avenue would be out in that direction. These Lapinskis belonged to St. Stanislaus Polish National Catholic Church and, I believe, their name was Wapinski, as far as the church was concerned. They were friends of a friend of mine, so I'm not sure, but John Lapinski (would have been born about 1942 or 1943) was known at the church as "Wappie". You might want to check out that church's records. CJ In a message dated 7/25/2001 9:58:04 AM Eastern Daylight Time, PALACKAW-D-request@rootsweb.com writes: > X-Message: #14 > Date: Wed, 25 Jul 2001 09:26:39 EDT > From: JIM10960@aol.com > To: PALACKAW-L@rootsweb.com > Message-ID: <16.fcd05a4.2890230f@aol.com> > Subject: [PA-LAC] JOHN LAPINSKI > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" > > MY GRANDMOTHER PAULINE LAPINSKI LEWIS D.O.B. 5/13/05 SCRANTON, PA., PARENTS > JOHN LAPINSKI AND XENIA KITLINSKI. PAULINE WAS BAPTISED IN THE SACARED > HEARTS OF JESUS & MARY, 1217 PROSPECT AVE., SCRANTON, PA. > > LOOKING FOR ANY INFORMATION > > BROTHERS - JOE, TONY > SISTERS - BLANCH, HELEN > > THANKS, > > JIM LEWIS >

Dear friends, I know several companies sell viewable cds for census of states. Can any of you offer any insight on any of these cds offered by firms such as Ancestry.com, Heritage, LDS and their ease of use. Especially, how accurate have they been in regards to Penna. Any insight would be helpful. Thanks, Chet Carroll

Lenora, Am afraid that what I gave you is the extent of my knowledge. Perhaps somebody else (Tom Price?) might be able to assist. Bill Curnow BrennaJne@aol.com wrote: > > It's a match. I found George and Charlotte in the 1900 census in Carbondale > and George's birth is listed as Nov. 1859. I have his baptism in Wisconsin. > Do you know anything about his descendants? I would like to contact them. > > Lenora from Wisconsin > > ==== PALACKAW Mailing List ==== > Subscribers -- Off topic postings (particularly political, advertising, or just plain rude) > AND responses on the list are grounds for being Unsubscribed > Please forward any offending email to <mailto:pieroth@ix.netcom.com> > To unsubscribe: http://www.rootsweb.com/~palackaw/index.html#MailingList

thank you

It's a match.  I found George and Charlotte in the 1900 census in Carbondale and George's birth is listed as  Nov. 1859.  I have his baptism in Wisconsin.  Do you know anything about his descendants?  I would like to contact them. Lenora from Wisconsin

The Poor Board [condensed] The Scranton Poor Board held a meeting yesterday afternoon, at which all members were present, including Mr. WILLIAMS, the new appointee. All had been sworn in by Mr. E. S. LYNETT, Notary Public, during the afternoon. Previous to reorganization all the business was disposed of. Mary McDONOUGH, 21st ward, an old lady living alone, was given $2 a month for the present. Bridget FORD, Bellvue, asked that her husband who has been ill for a long time be admitted to the Hillside Home. Granted. Mrs. Kate McGEEVER, Dunmore, who has eight children unprovided for, was granted $6 per month for the present. Her husband is in county jail for selling liquor without a license. Ann EVANS, a widow of Eynon street, asked that her 26-year-old son be compelled to support her. Mrs. Goldtha KINGSBURY, a widow, wanted the Board to send her and her two children to Chicago where she thinks she can earn her living. She has lived in Scranton but six weeks and has been in America nine months. The case was dismissed. Mrs. Fannie DOUGHERTY, of the West Side, wanted to have her allowance of $4 per week increased. The board agreed to pay her rent for a couple of months instead. Mrs. Needa PRIM, Stone avenue, whose husband is working in Pittsburg, wanted to be sent to that place. Her husband earns very small wages and is not able to pay the fare of his wife and children. ...It was decided to pay any costs over the $10 contributed by the husband. Mrs. John EAGEN, 10th ward, whose husband at the Hillside Home, asked the board to contribute toward her support. The Board decided to receive her at the home. Mrs. W. B. DUGGAN appeared on behalf of the three COLLERAN children who were left sadly destitute when their parents were both sent to the county jail for engaging in a drunken disturbance. The children are now at St. Patrick's Orphanage but that institution does not care to take charge of them unless they are indentured. The board decided to pay $4 each month for each child until their parents are liberated. The same order was made for the children of Thomas BOLT who are also at the orphanage while their father is in jail for the next two months. Mrs. Mary Ann JONES, Filmore avenue, had her allowance renewed. Mrs. Ann McGUIRE, Luzerne street, with two children, has been deserted by her husband. Case referred. Mrs. Mary RILEY, widow, wanted the Board to care for her four-year-old child. Two dollars a month will be allowed her if she sends her child to the Orphanage. Mrs. Adam FRANZ's husband is at the Poor Farm. He has stock in a Building Association. She wants to get the stock in her own name. The matter was referred. Mrs. John W. PRICE, Bromley avenue, has been receiving an allowance for the keep of a child of John FOWLER, which she wants continued. Referred. Christopher SCHADT of Price street, who is nearly blind, appeared with his wife. They have several children. The Board decided to pay his rent for two months. Mrs. Owen OWENS, Ninth street, asked for continuance of her allowance. Referred. Mrs. Mary PRICE of the West Side, whose husband fails to contribute to her support, told a pitiful tale of privation. The case was referred. Peter SNYDER, Dunmore, appeared in the interest of 12 year old Daniel SCHLOSS whose grandfather of the same name can support him, but will not. Schloss lives in the 17th ward, and if the story is true, bears a double relation to the child, and is a brute with few redeeming qualities. The boy's mother, while at the Poor Farm, married a man in Providence. Many of the details of Mr. Snyder's story are totally unfit for publication. The case was referred to the attorney. Mrs. Mary DAVIS, of the West Side, wanted to be sent back to the old country. The matter was deferred. Mr. H. GIBBONS moved that the Board levy a four mill tax for the year 1889; a five mill tax was decided upon. The report of Supt. Fowler shows 21 admissions, 8 discharges, and 1 death during the month. Remaining at the almshouse are 128 persons (84 men, 44 women). Admitted to the insane department 1, discharged 1, 2 deaths, 82 patients treated and 308 prescriptions issued. Luzerne County - Agnes May [Linn], infant daughter of Charles B. LINN, of South street, died on Thursday. Mrs. BAUER, the wife of Policeman Bauer, is suffering from the effects of a sprained ankle. Officer John KINNEY of the police force has been suspended for being too patriotic on the Fourth. Mrs. S. J. MULLER, of New York, is visiting her brother, Mr. Lawrence MYERS, of Franklin street. Solomon THOMAS of Kingston paid $4.50 for fighting, at the mayor's morning session. John JONES defeated George GERMAN in a foot race at West Side Park. Fifty dollars was the prize. A slight blaze occurred in Adam GRIER's house, Kidder street, yesterday afternoon. Little damage was done. G. J. CLARK, law student with District Attorney DARTE, bicycles to and from his home in Luzerne and this city. The most unsophisticated man before the mayor yesterday was Joseph TOBISH of Kingston. He got drunk on cigars. George W. LAYCOCK, formerly foreman of The Record composing rooms, has accepted a similar position with Mr. C. B. Snyder at Yonkers, NY. A woman riding on the Kingston street car had an earing blown from her ear by an exploding firecracker on Thursday night. There were two kinds of powder on her cheek after the happening. The engagement of Charles A. GIFFORD, of Newark, and Miss Helen, daughter of Col. CONYNGHAM, is announced. Miss Conyngham is traveling in Europe with her aunt, and Mr. Gifford is a member of the party. Editor George W. COOLBAUGH, of the Wilkes-Barre Telegram, has the distinction of celebrating his birthday along with the nation, and on Thursday was the recipient of an elaborate and handsome smoking set. a present from Mr. Henry STARK, of Plains. One of the worst gang of tramps the season has afforded was gathered from near the red bridge of the D&H on Thursday. A woman was in the crowd who was said by the Mayor to be in terrible condition, having scarcely enough clothing to cover her. A man named COREY of this city, and another named John McNEVITT are said to have fought seventeen rounds on the river bank yesterday morning in defense of their honor. [condensed] Pittston - Company H gave an exhibition drill, followed by the silent manual of arms, the lightening drill and the bayonet exercise, all of which evoked storms of applause. This was part of a successful fund-raiser at Oregon grove for St. John's Congregational church. [rewritten and condensed.] Mr. Leopold OlSZEWSKI and Miss Hulda NORTHNAGLE, of Scranton, were married at the residence of Mr. Albert Olszewski, West Pittston, by Rev. G. A. Struntz, on the 3rd last. Mr. George KILLIAN and Miss Maria STEVENS, both of West Pittston, were married on the 3rd inst. The furniture for the new Butler Hill school building is being placed into position. The "Glen Mary" steamer from Plymouth plied the Susquehanna on the Fourth and reached the port of Pittston in the afternoon.

Scranton Republican, Saturday, July 6, 1889 Neighboring Counties Wyoming Mill City - Mr. KOON, his daughter, Mrs. LEADER and her little boy, of Wilkes-Barre, are visiting at Mrs. DEPEW's. Mr. Harry TURN, merchant at Falls, is very poor with a tumor on the brain. The doctors are doubtful of his recovery. Miss Ada KOON leaves this week for Tunkhannock to take charge of a millinery store there. Mrs. William H. DODD, of Sayre, visited her sister, Mrs. DOOLITTLE, this week. Nicholson - Jack KILLEA, a section boss between this place and Foster, son of Patrick Killea of the D. L. & W. R. R., was killed Tuesday night about eleven o'clock by the cars between here and Foster. Daniel ROBINSON, of Lenoxville, has the mail route between this station and Clifford, and runs a very comfortable looking stage. The new Postmaster, Jerome LORD, took possession of the office July 1st, and has refitted the place in good shape. Mr. L. McMILLAN brought a bride to our town last week. The MERRILLs have removed from the Pump House, and Ed. NICHOLS and son are running it. Legal Notice Estate of A. J. NORMAN, deceased, late of the city of Scranton. Letters testamentary upon the above-named estate having been granted to the undersigned, all persons having claims or demands against the said estate will present them for payment, and those indebted thereto will please make immediate payment to Mary S. Norman, Executrix. Herman Osthaus, Attorney, 201 Wyoming avenue., Scranton, PA, July 5, 1889 City and County The James McGAEDY inquest will be conducted at the court-house next Wednesday evening. Messrs. Williams Bros., made and sold twelve hundred gallons of ice cream for the Fourth of July. The employees of the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company on the Southern division were paid yesterday. The Holy Rosary church picnic was interfered with by Thursday's rain and will be held at the Brisbin Grove this afternoon. Thomas McGEE, aged 15, of Mineral street, Pine Brook, was badly burned about the face by loose powder while firing a cannon on July 4. The will of Jacob DeMUTH, late of Scranton, was probated at the Register's office yesterday and letters granted to the widow, Elizabeth DeMuth. Mr. Al SCHLAGER left yesterday for Boston. Quartermaster John F. ALBRO is home from Johnstown. Mrs. F. X. SEARLES, of Syracuse, is visiting Rev. and Mrs. George E. GUILD. Mr. Robert GIBBS, actor, is visiting his father, Dr. Gibbs, on the West side. Mrs. W. H. BUTLER and Mrs. J. O. KIERSTAED left yesterday for the Thousand Islands. Mrs. WIlliam CONNERY, formerly of this city but now of Chicago, is visiting friends in this city. Mr. Robert LANGE, of Binghamton, formerly a student at Wyoming Seminary, was in town yesterday. Miss Agnes BERRY, of Franklin avenue, is being entertained by Mr. and Mrs. J. J. LAWLER at Lake Ariel. Mrs. Frank S. JONES and children of Brooklyn, NY, are visiting Mrs. M. NORTON on Mulberry street. Mr. Charles H. VON STORCH has gone to North Carolina to look up titles of timber land there which a company he represents contemplates purchasing. Rev. J. V. MOYLAN left yesterday for Boston, Rev. Father ROCHE of Archbald having been taken seriously ill in that city. The funeral of the late Mrs. Thomas ROCHE occurred yesterday afternoon from the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Carl McKINNEY, on Jefferson avenue. The services were strictly private. The pall-bearers were Judge John E. CONNELLY, ex-Judge MOFFITT, John STANTON, John CARROLL, E. J. NEWVILLE, and Henry BATTIN Sr. Interment was made at Forest Hill. A new post-office named Lee has been established in Luzerne county. It will be supplied from Wanamie. [condensed] At 10 yesterday morning Undertaker A. L. Foote reported to Coroner Burnett that Charles L. SHAFER, 310 Marion avenue, Green Ridge, had died at 6 o'clock Thursday morning from the effects of a wound upon the head inflicted by his sixteen-year-old son, Walter. .... [Walter was attacked by his father who was drunk.] .... Shafer was about 47 and was employed as a glass-blower in the Green Ridge Glass Works. His family consisted of a wife and nine children, six sons and three daughters. Mrs. Shaefer and one of the daughters witnessed the tragedy. Mr. Niram H. BROWN, one of the managers and a director of the Stowers Packing Company, died yesterday at the residence of Mr. John FERGUSON on Linden street. The deceased was born in Newfield, NY, in 1840, and came to this city when twenty-seven years old. He first engaged in the grocery business and afterwards entered the employ of the Stowers Packing Company. He was a most agreeable gentleman and held in high esteem. The funeral services will be held at the residence of Mr. Ferguson at 813 Linden street at 12:30 this afternoon. The remains will be conveyed to Newfield for interment on Monday next. DIED - COSGROVE - In Scranton, July 5, 1889, Willie, son of David and Rose Cosgrove, aged 17 months. Funeral from residence, 319 Peach street, Sunday at 2 p.m. Interment in Forest Hill cemetery. PAFF - In Scranton, July 4, 1889, John W. Paff, son of Joseph and Lizzie Paff, aged 5 years and 5 months. MARRIED - BRYDEN - EDWARDS In Scranton, July 5, 1889, by Rev. David Spencer, D. D., Mr. John R. Bryden and Miss Dora L. Edwards, both of this city. MILLER - CARPENTER In Tunkhannock, July 2, 1889, by Rev. G. C. Lyman, Mr. Albert P. Miller and Miss Hattie Carpenter. PHINNEY - JAYNE At the M. E. parsonage, Tunkhannock, July 4, 1889. Mr. Tracy H. Phinney and Miss Venice Jayne, both of Eaton. Mr. John R. BRYDEN, paymaster of the Fairlawn Coal Company, and Miss Dora l. EDWARDS were married by Rev. David Spencer, D. D., yesterday morning at the residence of the bride's mother at 640 Washington avenue. The parlor in which the ceremony was performed was decorated with flowers and presented a charming appearance. Immediately after the ceremony lunch was served, after which Mr. and Mrs. Bryden left for New York. On Thursday next they will sail for St. John's, Newfoundland, where they will spend the summer. There was a large number of the relatives and friends of the contracting parties in attendance. Among those from out of town who were present were the following: Mr. and Mrs. Andrew BRYDEN, Mr. and Mrs. J. Harry BRYDEN, John ANDERSON, Mrs. William BRYDEN, Mrs. A. A. BRYDEN, the Misses Elin and Catherine BRYDEN, of Pittston; Mr. and Mrs. B. Taylor LACEY, of Binghamton, NY; Miss Lou ATHERTON, of Dalton. West Side - Mrs. Dr. ROBERTS and son Newton, of South Main avenue, left for Middle Granville, NY, yesterday morning, to spend about ten days with friends and relatives in that town. Master Will GRIFFITHS, of Filmore avenue, is on a two-weeks vacation in Danville. Mr. Ben WILLIAMS, son of Hon. Morgan R. Williams. of Wilkes-Barre, is a guest of Wilbur C. Williams at the home of his parents on Sumner avenue for a few days. Miss Mary Jane REESE, of Carbondale, is being entertained by the family of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas ESCOTT at their home on South Main avenue. Waverly "The Fourth" owing to the efforts of P.O. S. of A. [Patriotic Order of Sons of America] of this borough, passed very pleasantly. Arrangements were made for a basket picnic in Sherman's Grove. .... P.O.S. of A. were present from Nicholson, Dalton, and Hyde Park. A few G.A.R. men and the Clark's Green drum cops were also in the parade. [condensed] The post office has been removed to A. B. COWLES' store and Miss Belle McALPINE is assistant postmaster. Tthe work of painting the Baptist church is almost finished and other improvements are being made in town. Mr. R. SHERMAN has widened the drive leading to his home, and placed on either side a tasteful fence, making a very fine approach to his pleasantly located residence.

Does anyone know the street address of the Scranton House hotel around the year 1900? Thanks, Curly _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp

All of Rich Reese's transcriptions, and other very helpful contributions from him, are posted at http://www.rootsweb.com/~palackaw/. This series will be added as a group under News http://www.rootsweb.com/~palackaw/news/ Thanks Rich. Bugno Mr John E wrote: > > I believe that I must have missed were these "Transcriptions" will be > posted for one to read?? > > John B. Susan -- Lackawanna County, PA, USGenWeb ~o~ http://www.rootsweb.com/~palackaw/

MY GRANDMOTHER PAULINE LAPINSKI LEWIS D.O.B. 5/13/05 SCRANTON, PA., PARENTS JOHN LAPINSKI AND XENIA KITLINSKI. PAULINE WAS BAPTISED IN THE SACARED HEARTS OF JESUS & MARY, 1217 PROSPECT AVE., SCRANTON, PA. LOOKING FOR ANY INFORMATION BROTHERS - JOE, TONY SISTERS - BLANCH, HELEN THANKS, JIM LEWIS

Lenora, Not sure if it's of interest, but I believe I may have a bit of information pertaining to the Griswold/Griswald family. My interest is the Scheuer family of Scranton's South Side German community. In that context I have the following: George Griswald (1859-1912) m. Charlotte Scheuer (1861-1932, d/o Christian Scheuer & Anna Magdalena Scholl) Mary Griswald (1882-1883) George Griswald (1883-1943) m. Edith Bishop Rose Griswald (1885-1964) m. John Hannick Lilly Griswald (1887-1942) m. Charles Cooke Arthur Griswald (1888-1963) Mary Griswald (1891-1891) Violet Griswald (1892-19??) m. Patrick Malley Pansy Griswald (1895-1968) m. James Elmore Madeline Griswald (1897-1958) m. Walter Tanner Ruth Griswald (1902-1902) All events shown above are at Scranton. QUESTION: The George Griswald who married Charlotte Scheuer was born 1859. Does that seem to fit information you have for George Griswold, son of Algernon and Mary?? If so, I'd like to go ahead and add his family to my data base. Bill Curnow Port Charlotte, FL BrennaJne@aol.com wrote: > > I think I just found another connection to my Wisconsin Dippre/Dupre family > in Scranton. I have a mary Griswold who was a widow in the 1880 Scranton > Census. I believe her husband is Algernon Grieswald/Griswold. They had > children: Goerge, Williaimm, Algernon, Agnes, Edward, Anna and John Griswold. > Would like to know if anyone has any information on these Griswolds. (they > lived a few doors away from 3 or 4 Dippree families probably around Hickory > Street - South Side) > > Lenora from Wisconsin > > ==== PALACKAW Mailing List ==== > Have you seen the USGenWeb Pennsylvania Page? http://www.usgenweb.org/pa/ > To unsubscribe: http://www.rootsweb.com/~palackaw/index.html#MailingList

I believe that I must have missed were these "Transcriptions" will be posted for one to read?? John B. -----Original Message----- From: AnneTullar@aol.com [mailto:AnneTullar@aol.com] Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2001 11:24 PM To: PALACKAW-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [PA-LAC] Advance Notice on Upcoming Scranton Republican Transcriptions This will be a treat. Thanks for the gift of your effort. Anne ==== PALACKAW Mailing List ==== Have you seen the USGenWeb Pennsylvania Page? http://www.usgenweb.org/pa/ To unsubscribe: http://www.rootsweb.com/~palackaw/index.html#MailingList

I must have missed this inquiry. As I recall, bucket shops were essentially saloons where you could bring in a bucket and walk out with it filled with beer. Young children were often sent to collect the buckets for their fathers.

I guess I missed it. Can you tell me the "URL" where I can read this JOHN BUGNO -----Original Message----- From: Ljbscothorn@aol.com [mailto:Ljbscothorn@aol.com] Sent: Wednesday, July 25, 2001 12:42 AM To: PALACKAW-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [PA-LAC] 05 July 1889 Scranton Republican what was a bucket shop? ==== PALACKAW Mailing List ==== Have you introduced yourself to the group? mailto:PALACKAW-L@rootsweb.com To unsubscribe: http://www.rootsweb.com/~palackaw/index.html#MailingList

I think I just found another connection to my Wisconsin Dippre/Dupre family in Scranton. I have a mary Griswold who was a widow in the 1880 Scranton Census. I believe her husband is Algernon Grieswald/Griswold. They had children: Goerge, Williaimm, Algernon, Agnes, Edward, Anna and John Griswold. Would like to know if anyone has any information on these Griswolds. (they lived a few doors away from 3 or 4 Dippree families probably around Hickory Street - South Side) Lenora from Wisconsin

I really enjoy reading it - I get a greater appreciation for my ancestors...esp those who were coal miners... and mothers

what was a bucket shop?

Iva - you are a sweetheart...

My greatgrandfather was a breaker boy by the time he was 8... he died in his 40's - I can't imagine this in the United States... Linda

In a message dated 7/22/2001 10:10:52 PM Central Daylight Time, genealogy@usnetway.com writes: > In the mean time we do not mind searching the master computer. > It only takes seconds..many of the early transcribers butchered many of the > surnames. > > Hi Joe, > > Could I ask you to look up my both grandparents in your naturalization > database? > > John (Johan?) Dietrich came about 1880 from Germany, lived in Scranton from > about the 1890's til he died in 1930. > > Domenico Battaglia came about 1900 from Sicily, lived in Scranton until he > died, also in 1930. > > I don't think my Dad had to be naturalized because he married an American > citizen. He was 2 when he came over with his parents. > > I'll be out to see you the end of August. > >