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1920 Census living with step father.
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Note N3257
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Occupation given as tailor in Naturalization papers. Had two nephews living with him in 1930. They had arrived from Germany in 1922 and 1924.
Appears that they ran the "Liebrich Hotel" at 522 Lackawanna Avenue in Scranton along with two sons (Fritz and Henry). This per email from lackawannahistory@gmail.com "According to the Scranton City Directories, the Hotel Liebrich was operated by Christian and Louise Liebrich (sometimes Liebrich) at 522 Lackawanna Avenue from 1920 through 1931. Christian owned a saloon on Alder Street before Prohibition, from 1917-1919. Presumably, Christian sold the hotel and later opened a restaurant down the block at 530 Lackawanna."
"Chris Liebrich Who is now in charge of Athletic Cafe and Hall will celebrate the Grand Opening on Friday, May the 8th,, 1914, and does hereby invite all his friends to enjoy a good time once more. Good Music for Dancing Free of Charge Refreshments of all kinds are well taken care of. Respectfully yours, Chris Liebrich"--7 May 1914, The Scranton (PA) Truth
"33 ARRESTED IN BACK ROOM RAIDS---Police Swoop Down on Seven Cafes; Order is Said to Come from Government.--Carrying out the orders of Public Safety Esra H. Ripple, Jr., the city police at 9:45 o'clock last night swooped down upon seven hotels having backrooms, arresting thirty-three girls. No men were taken in the wholesale and general raids....On warrants issued yesterday by Chief Lona B. Day the proprietors of the following places were arrested last night or will be taken to headquarters this morning, charged with conducting alleged disorderly houses....Christ Liebrich, Lackawanna avenue, four girls..."--21 Oct 1919, The Scranton (PA) Republican
"ORDERS ISSUED BY JUDGE A. W. Johnson directing that the saloon-cabaret of Chris Liebrich, 522 Lackawanna avenue, Scranton, be closed for a period of six months, were carried out yesterday afternoon when U.S. Deputies George Green and Frank Purcell affixed padlocks to the doors of the establishment and posted signs bearing the inscription 'Closed by order of the United States District Court.'"--13 Mar 1926, Pittston (PA) Gazette
"Shoe Manufacturer Ends Life In Central City Hotel---M.J. Knickerbocker, Despondent Over Domestic Troubles, Asphyxiates Self. Despondent over domestic troubles and financial difficulties, according to the police, Milton J. Knickerbocker, fifty, said to be part owner of a shoe factory at Marathon, N.Y., ended his life in the hotel of Chris Liebrich, at 522 Lackawanna avenue, Wednesday morning.
Knickerbocker had stuffed the doors and windows of his room and the gas let in the room was open. The discovery that the man had ended his life was made by Carrie Liebrich, daughter of the hotel proprieter, who smelled the gas fumes coming from the room. She knocked on the door, and when she received no response she entered and found Knickerbockker stretched across the bed. The State hospital ambulance was called, but hospital physicians found that the man had been dead for some time. He had rented a room at the hotel a week ago."--The Scranton (PA) Republican
"Chris Liebrich and his nephew, Henry Liebrich, were arraigned before Mr. Myers on Saturday as a result of a raid made on Liebrich's restaurant, 522 Lackawanna avenue, late Friday night. High-test beer was found in the place after agents had made several purchases, it is claimed.
Henry Liebrich, said to be the bartender, pleaded guilty to charges of sale and possession and after waiving a hearing he posted $3,000 bail for his appearance at this month's term of United States criminal court in Harrisburg. His uncle, described as being the owner of the restaurant, gave a similar bond for a further hearing at 11 o'clock next Saturday morning before Mr. Meyers."--2 Dec 1929, The Scranton (PA) Republican
"Henry Liebrich Freed From Liquor Charges - Henry Liebrich, alleged proprietor of a speak-easy at 522 Lackawanna avenue, was discharged for lack of evidence late yesterday when arraigned before U.S. Commissioner Jerome L. Myers on charges of sale and possession of intoxicants. Dry agents who raided the establishment on Oct. 1 were unable to link Liebrich with the alleged drinking emporium. Liebrich was represented by Attorney Henry Nogi."--24 Oct 1931, The Scranton (PA) Republican
"Answer Booze Motion A petition asking for the dismissal of a motion calling for quashing of proceedings against Henry Liebrich and Chris Liebrich, occupants of an alleged speakeasy at 522 Lackawanna avenue, was filed yesterday by the government. William K. Goldstein, assistant federal attorney, filed the petition. The Liebrichs were arrested in connection with a raid on Aug. 21."--14 Nov 1931, The Scranton (PA) Republican
"Contempt of Court Is Charged by U.S.--Six Local Men Facing Serious Counts--Violation of a temporary injunction was charged today by the government against Henry Liebrich, Chris Liebrich, Peter Bohr, Robert Lynett, alias Robert Lanigan, Fred Liebrich and Gus Liebrich, all of Scranton, in a petition filed with the federal district court here today.
The petition asked for a ruling to show cause why the defendants would not be held in contempt of court as the result of alleged violations of the liquor laws in the establishment at 522 Lackawanna avenue, Scranton, after a temporary padlock had been issued against the place.
The petition adds that on Jan. 15, 1931, a bill of complaint was filed against the premises and on the same day an order for temporary injunction was issued by the court. The writ restrained them from continuing in business on the premises and further restrained them from handling any of the fixtures or stock in the place.
Between July 1 and Aug. 7, 1931, the petition continues, a special department of justice agent purchased twenty-two drinks of liquor in the establishment and that on Aug. 21 a raid revealed quantities of liquor on hand. All of six defendants were charged with having made one or more sales to the government officer."--17 Dec 1931, The Scranton (PA) Republican
"Liebrich, Bohr Fined on Court Contempt Count -- Chris and Fritz Liebrich, Relatives of Henry, Freed by U.S. Judge Johnson --U.S. Judge Albert W. Johnson yesterday fined Henry Liebrich $150 and Peter Bohr $100 on contempt of court charges in connection with the alleged violation of a temporary injunction lodged against a reputed speakeasy at 5222 Lackawanna avenur.
Two other defendants-Chris Liebrich and his nephew, Fritz Liebrich-were discharged. Henry Liebrich is a brother to Fritz. Robert Lynott, alias Lenahan, the fifth defendant, will be arraigned this morhning at 10 o'clock for sentence."--07 Jan 1932, The Scranton (PA) Republican
"Chris Liebrich Taken by Death--Conducted Restaurant For 20 Years--Chris Liebrich, 616 Pittston Avenue, who conducted a restaurant at 530 Lackawanna Avenue for the last twenty years, died yesterday in the family home after a long illness.
He was exceptionally active in fraternal and civic affairs and was affiliated with the following organizations: Schiller Lodge of Masons, Irem Temple Shrine, Keystone Consistory, Knights of Pythias, Knights of the Mystic Chain, B.P.O. Elks, No. 123, Fraternal Order of Eagles, No. 314; Junger Maennerchor, Scranton Liederkranz, Saengerunde, Eastern Travelers, Workingmen's Society and the Musicians' Union.
He was also a member of Trinity Evangelical Church. Besides his widow, he leaves two daughters, Mrs. Emma Rempe and Mrs. Carrie Whitman; a son, Fred Liebrich; three grandchildren, Louise Rempe, Ruth Liebrich and Marjorie Whitman, and a sister and a brother in Germany.
The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon with services being conducted in the home by the Rev. William L. Moenkhaus. Interment, Dunmore Cemetery."--18 Feb 1935, The Scranton (PA) Republican