Looking Backwards

1872

A man giving his name as Smith was arrested in this Borough last Wednesday, on suspicion of having in possession a horse and buggy, stolen at Wilkes Barre. He was committed to jail by Squire Putman.

Peter Miller, residing near Montoursville, was recently swindled out of $70.00 by a couple of sharpers at the Railroad Station at Baltimore.

John Cooner and Jacob Wagner, of Watsontown, passed through here on Thursday in charge of two teams of horses an da buggy captured a 6 miles this side of Oenego, N.Y., on Monday. One of the teams had been stolen from A.M. Kemerer, who resided between Watsontown and Milton. The thieves were known as Frank Moser and Joe Harris who were placed in the jail at Sunbury.

Died-near this Borough on Sunday afternoon, last, Dr. William Musser, aged 51 years.

1882

The Tide Water Pumping station at Keller’s Island continues to attract numerous visitors on Sunday.

The roof of D. Clapp & Co. mill below Port Penn, took fire from a spark on Saturday, but fortunately the ire was extinguished before much damage was done.

P.A. Opp is building a new home at Opps, where he and his bride will go to housekeeping.

Joe Sassaman, a Jersey Shore boy of a roving disposition, has turned up in China.

Abram Whipple, known as a horse thief, was arrested at Wilkes Barre on Saturday.

The Muncy Luminary

Aug. 3, 1922

Deaths: Clara P. Search, this place, died Sunday morning at the age of 62 years.

The State Industrial Home for Women at Muncy is filled at the present time, 70 girls having been placed here by the courts.

George Fahrenbach, who has recently received an honorable discharge form the U.S.torpedo station of Newport, R.I. after two years service returned to his home here.

The Luminary

July 17, 1952

70 years ago

Hughesville band, direction of student conductor William Stugard, won the top award for the best band in the annual firemen’s parade held in Muncy.

Marriage vows were pledged in a double ring ceremony byVivian C. Gardner and T/Sgt. Albert W. Keller, of Linden, on July 12.

Mary L. Siegfried, formerly of Hughesville, married C.J. Bingham on July 5.

Births: Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Fox, Hughesville, a daughter, July 13; Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Fisher, Montgomery, July 14; Mr. and Mrs. Paul Swartz, a daughter; Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Lucas, a daughter, July 14.

Deaths: Grantham I. Taggart, a former summer resident of Muncy, died on Tuesday; Ada Houseknecht, Hughesville, 64, July 9; Charles Metzger died at his Muncy home on Tuesday.

At the Ritz: “The Red Ball Express”

Ad: Mom’s Lunch, Muncy

The Luminary

Aug. 3, 1972

50 Years Ago

10 cents

Borough Water Supply Still Critical

Alan Crawshaw, Muncy, accepts position at Kutztown State College.

Muncy native Wesley Mann promoted by New York firm.

Commander David E. Wallis, of Muncy, commanding officer of Surface Division 4-59 since June 1970, has joined the Naval Training Center’s training and support group as a senior advisor.

Births: Mr. and Mrs. Robert Miller, Montgomery, daughter, July 25; Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Bieber, Turbotville, a daughter, July 26; Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Edkin, Hughesville, daughter, Jul 26; Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Worthington, Muncy, daughter, July 26; Mr. and Mrs. Harry A. Hill, Watsontown, son, July 27; Mr. and Mrs. Mahlon Savage, Watsontown, son, July 28; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Tompkins, Montgomery, daughter, July 31; Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Doyle, Muncy, daughter , July 25; Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Spring, Hughesville, daughter, July 31; Mr. and Mrs. Clark R. Spring, Muncy, daughter, July 31.

Deaths: Minnie Rupert, 83, Muncy, died July 26; Roland Crawshaw, Muncy, died July 29.

Ad: High Water Sale at Lundy’s Muncy Store.

Compiled by Ruth Fry

rfry@muncyluminary.com

The Hughesville Mail

100 Years Ago

August 10, 1922

Miss Maud Frontz was a visitor in Williamsport Friday.

Mrs. Goldsmith of New York City is visiting Mrs. Caroline Boak.

Miss Leona Ryan is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Ryan.

Mr. and Mrs. Lee Blair and children, of Muncy, spent Tuesday with relatives in this place.

Clark Starr has been the guest of his sister, Mrs. Willis Miller, and her mother, near Lairdsville.

Miss Florence Harmon, Picture Rocks, spent the past week at Eagles Mere.

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Confer and son, Peter, of Hughesville, Mr. and Mrs. William Confer, Miss Tillie Confer and C. McGargle of Moreland, and Mr. and Mrs. Russel Confer and children of Eagles Mere, visited Mr. and Mrs. P.H. Confer, Hughesville, on Sunday.

TIPS FOR HOUSEWIVES: A great convenience is a shelf at the head of the cellar stairs where the things belonging in the cellar and in constant use can be kept, saving many steps in the day’s work. When buying a house dress, choose one with pockets. The pockets are handy when the dress is new and make excellent patches when needed. The more pockets, the more patches.

BASEBALL: They’re to send two ball teams to Japan to teach them baseball. Managing the Yanks would be a congenial occupation for a lion tamer.

Compiled by Shirley Confer Boatman

sbboatman@comcast.net