Fought A Draw In Philadelphia Boxing Show At Grand Opera House
Frank Mc Gee of Philadelphia and Thomas Quigley of Wilkesbarre fought a 20 round draw at the Grand opera house in a well contested exhibition. The bout drew a large crowd with Quigley supported by Wilkes barre fans and Mc Gee favored by Freeland and Hazleton supporters. Referee Jack Bonner and announcer Willy Dougherty oversaw a clean match with skilled boxing and few fouls, ending in a draw as both fighters remained on their feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank McGee
Philadelphia
Thomas Quigley
Wilkesbarre
Grand Opera House
Quigley
Freeland
Hazleton
McGee
Thos
Hayden
Pat Burke
Thomas Cawley
Pat Heeney
H. Malloy
Mike Campbell
John C. Boyle
Thos. Laughran
Jack Bonner
Summit Hill
Magee
John Carr
Tighland
Hugh McDyer
Town
Carr
Dougherty
McDyer
Don Carbon
Kid” Ferry
Allentown
Jack Donohue
Charles Mulhall
Sterling Athletic Club
August events and entertainments in Freeland area
A list of local social and cultural events in Freeland and surrounding towns compiled for August and September. Entries include baseball matches at Tigers Park and Hasville Park, dances at Krell's Opera House, a Kosciuszko Guardey ball, a Local Union ball, White Haven Relief Association excursion, and Central Labor Union picnic. Also an advertisement for DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve from Grover's City drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazleton
Winadgia
Tigers Park
Preeland
Hasvle Park
Abusplces of Stars Athfevie Association
South Heberton
Kray
White Haven Relief Association
Mountain Park
Upper Lehigh
Sandy Run
Central Labor Union of Freeland and Vicinity
DeWitt
Ihazel
DeWitt's
Grover's City Drug Store
Grover
Pittston
Nichols
Wilkesbarre
George Gabriels
Donohue
Joseph Horns
White Haven
Wife Tracks Missing Husband to Jail in Warrior Run
Mrs. Julius Thomas after eight years and 3000 miles finally located her deserter husband in Warrior Run. He was arrested and, unable to post bail, remained in jail as he sought mercy and offered to work for life with his wife. The pair had moved to the United States last June with their nine year old son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Thomas
Ranaway
Warrior Run
School Contract Awarded On Washington Street
The Reeland Borough School Board opened bids for new rooms at the Washington street school. James Griffith bid 1073 for school room and 1.27 for school and supply rooms, while Lewis Lentz bid 713 for a school room and 1085 for school and supply rooms. The board accepted Lentz option to complete only the school room this year and to finish by August 24 under plans and specs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reeland Borough
Washington Street
James EB. Griffith
Lewis H. Lentz
Lentz
Lehigh Traction Introduces New Trolley Car Light
The Lehigh Traction Company unveiled a new trolley car headlight, first used last evening. The device resembles commercial store globes with two small carbons producing a bright glow. On Broad street crowds watched as the car began its westward run, casting light two blocks ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lehigh Traction Company
Broad Street
Death of John O'Donnell in Highland at age about seventy
John O'Donnell died Wednesday evening at his sister Mrs. John McGill in Highland. Survived by a brother Hugh O'Donnell of Missouri. An early Buck Mountain resident, he spent much of his life in nearby mines. Funeral is set for tomorrow at 2 30 PM with interment in St Ann's Cemetery. P. T. Thomas Sumterville Ala.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John O'Donnell
John McGill
Highland
Hugh O'Donnell
Missouri
Old Buck Mountain
Ireland
St. Ann's Cemetery
Disappearing Corporal Abplanalo Sparks Local Worries
News from the region reports Corporal Edward Abplanalo of Company E, Twenty-eighth volunteers, missing after service in the Philippines. His family in Lackawanna fears foul play. he was mustered out May 1 at Presidio with back pay of 170. The item reflects community alarms and other local incidents including strikes, rescues, a missing hotel owner, and assorted notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Abplanalo
Philippines
Presidio
California
Lackawanna
Woodward
Lackawanna Company
United Mine Workers
William Loloski
Maggie Locisis
Frogtown
Pittston
James White
Bryantsville
DeWitt
Grover’s
Adam Janous
Shenandoah
Jenous
George
Burnett
Larksville
S. H. Allport
Johnstown
Grover
City
Happenings From Freeland and Nearby Towns
Local items report John J. McNelis and Patrick Collins heading to Hartford for a Catholic Total Abstinence Union convention. Arrests follow an alleged Drifton shop workers assault. hearings waived. Engagement announced for Josiah Heller and Miss Cora Hoffman with nuptials at St. John's Hughesville. Obits note Michael Petchel death. mine accidents reported. union cards and an excursion ad appear. Odds and ends include births, marriages, school salary raise, local hires, and census data showing Hazle township population leads the county. Funeral of Peter O'Donnell and a Tamaqua Hazleton game preview wrap the notices. One Minute Cough Cure recommended for coughs. will probate of John Wagner Sr. will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeland
John J. McNelis
Dlifton
Hartford
Conn
Catholic Total Abstinence Union
Scranton Diocesan Union
Patrick Collins
Drifton
Young Men's Corps
Andrew X. O'Donnell
William Marshman
John Ward
Josiah Heller
Cora K E. Hoffman
St. John’s Church
Hughesville
Clyde Newton
Robert Newton
Oakdale
Hazleton
Puneral
Mabel
David Thomas
Jeanesville
Freeland Cemetery
August Warklet
Minnie Mutzkus
Hazle Township
Alberta
Reading
Sarah Laubach
Fairmount Springs
B.C. Laubach
8. Dennenny
George
Philadelphia
Leo McDonald
Freeland Beef Company
Don McGeehan
Tamaqua Club
Pottsville
Also Mentioned on This Page
Relowich
Refowich
Queen Quality Wand
Douglas Shogs
Rogers & Bros
Butterwick’s
Amandus Oswald
Centre
Front St
T. Campbell
Currys
Curry
South Centre Street
Star Shoe Store
Hugh Malloy
Walnut Streets
David L. Krebs
Clearfield County
Donnelly-Ryan
John T. Lenahan
Garman
Keiper’s
E. C. Dewitt &Co
Chicago
Grover’s City Drug Store
Candy
Boyle
P. T. Thomas
Sumterville
Ala
Merkt's
George Squires
Laycock
Wyoming
Murray & Co
Dunmore
Buck
Beirne
Ark
Mary O'Donnell
Raub
Luzerne
Payne & Co
Mine Workers Committee
Carmen
Delaware and Hudson Company
Otto Brien
Hale Mines
A. Oswald
Davies
Hungary
Tamaqua
John Wagner, Sr
Senie
Phila
Birkbeck Brick
Freeland, Pa
Orson Stroh
Birkbeck
Ohn
M. Carr
Postoffice Building
Gus McLaughlin
Brennan's
Centre St. Freeland
R J. O'Donnell
Jun J
McBrearty
McMenamin Building
D* N. Maley
E. Hayes
Hazelton Bros
New York
D. S. S. Hess
Rerowich
Aya A. Buckley
Justice OF the Peace
Tribune Building
Ain Str
Broadway
Wm. Wehrman
Central Hotel
Geo. H. Hartman
Fresh Lavda Specialty
Centre Street
Depierro - Bros
Caf'h
Gibaon, Dougherty
Kaufer Club
Rosenbluth
Velvet
Mumm
Hennessy
Rte
Laubach
Vienna
Cholee
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