Highland Boy Killed In Accidental Car Collision
A 13 year old adopted Meighland boy named Patrick Gallagher died after a car crushed him at No 2 breaker while watching a descending car. He died at Miners hospital after hours of suffering. Funeral set for 2 PM tomorrow from his Highland home to St Ann's cemetery. Also reported is Anthony Bainbridge killed by rock fall at Mahanoy City. Other notices include John W Houseknecht's death from spinal meningitis and several local funerals. A four year old daughter of Mr and Mrs George Kubler died and was buried at St Ann's, plus deaths of Mrs Andrew Fitzpatrick and Jonas Wenner. Restaurant for sale by Stanley Rudewick. good will and fixtures available via Daniel Kline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick
James Gallagher
Meighland
Breaker
Miners’ Hospital
St. Patrick’s Orphan Asylum
Scranton
Anthony Bainbridge
Highland
Stockton
Hazleton
Mahanoy City
Mr. Bainbridge
William H. Bainbridge
Lehigh
John W. Houseknecht
John
Laura BE
House Knecht
Birkbeck Street
George Kubler
Drifton
St. Ann’s Cemetery
Stanley Rudewick
Front Street
Daniel Kline
The Evil Eye Opens Week at Lyceum with Spectacular Flair
The Yale and Ellis Company's The Evil Eye opened to a large Lyceum audience, praised as a true trick spectacle with no plot. The Brothers Kennard juggle gymnastic feats while Mayme Mayo's singing enchants. A later feature, Old Arkansaw, promises an elaborate scenic production with an electric fountain and vivid lighting. The Burglar played Friday before a fair crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yale and Ellis
Lyceum Theater
Lyceum
Nic
Ace
Kennard
Mayme Mayo
Buffalo Review
Arkansaw
Teachers Institute Opens in District 9 High School
The first quarterly public school teachers institute for District 9 met in the high school room on Saturday with full morning and afternoon attendance. Addresses by educators were well received. the program from Friday was carried out. The next session is planned for White Haven in February or March with officers including President John E Williams and Vice President J D Romberger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Romberger
White Haven
Maggie McFadden
Poster Township
E. F. Hanlon
Freeland
Thomas Larricks
Charles Lewis
Harvey Hollman
George McLaughlin
George ©. Farrar
Don McGeehan
May Roth
Ray James
Washed Off the Virus and A Move to Havana
Plymouth health authorities report mothers counterfeited vaccination certificates by taking children to doctors then washing off the virus after the board requiring proof. The scheme left some children noninfected though others became ill. Rev Bernard J O Donnell, 0 S A, now serves a major Havana church after leaving Lawrence Massachusetts. He is a son of Patrick O Donell of North Ridge street and brother of R J O Donnell Esq. wishes infection success in Cuba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth
Bernard J. O'Donnell
Havana
Cuba
Lawrence
Mass
Father O'Donnell
Patrick O'Donell
North Ridge Street
R. J. O'Donnell
Opening of the Tigers Athletic Club Fair
The Fair opening night is set for Saturday evening with the Tigers Athletic Club staging a notable event. Music from St. Ann's and the Citizens' bands will entertain, and many windows showcase articles for exhibition and sale. John Bellezza offers a full stock of felts, boots, shoes, and slippers at moderate prices. A Oswald sells Elysian extracts and perfumery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Tigers Athletic Club
St. Ann's
John Bellezza
Centre - Street
Luzerne
Freeland
Round the Region Highlights Early 1900s Scranton News
Trial over Lehigh and New England collision suits seeks over 150000 in damages after judge finds no negligence. Deputies tackled stone-throwing youths in Scranton. three officers hospitalized. Smallpox claims a 15 year old in Plymouth. more cases feared. Death of a football player’s back injuries. Wilkesbarre to Plymouth line cut off to prevent contagion. A woman attempts suicide in Scranton city hall cell. Barbara Boyle wins 1750 against Pittston. Romander & Daily Convertible Car Co to hire 200 at Wilkesbarre. Avoca dog saves from fire. McKinley Memorial window donated. Weatherly to launch a 25000 capital bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lehigh and New England Railroad Company
Benninger’s
Allentown
Albright
South Main Avenue
Scranton
S. F. Cosgrove
Drumond
B.lt. Reilly
Silliman
J. J. Landers
Plymouth
Peter
Ashland Hospital
Edward Kelly
Wilkesbarre
Sanitary Committee of
Clara Stevens
Scranton City Hall
Seregeant Jones
Barbara Boyle
City of
Pittston
Romander & Daily Convertible Car Company
Avoca
Fowler Curl
Fire Ravages Wilkesbarre Public Square Buildings
A Friday evening blaze at Wilkesbarre Public Square destroyed the Core Exchange building, Langfeld building, Globe store, Simon Long building, and Weltzenkorn complex. Losses total about 260000 with partial insurance coverage. Tenants including Hines, McCormick, the Telephone, the Courier-Herald, and several dressmakers suffered heavy damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Square
Wilkesbarre
Joss
Joseph Falk
Langfeld
Lewis Kramer
New York
Westenkorn
Globe
Simon Long
Weltzenkorn
Hines and McCormick
the Telephone
The
Courier-Herald
Happenings in Freeland Local Notes and Events
Brief items from Freeland cover a power fault in Senies log store, school board quorum issues, a Hungarian boy treated for a broken nose, Herbst’s Crescent football team photo, Engine 20 repairs post strike, Miss Margaret Harkins to wed George Burrows, a livery driver to Freeland Beef Co, a town blackout, ice skating crowds, upcoming Partners institutes, a St Anns preacher in Hazleton, pneumonia illness of Richard Brobst, Eckley church Christmas service, Freeland jurors this week, Mrs. Briscoe visiting, Keiper sells tree ornaments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakdale
Herbst
Crescent
Peter R. O'Donnell
Harry McGee
Drifton
Margaret Harkins
Jeddo
Buffalo
George Burrows
al. Weiss
O'Donnell
Freeland Beef Company
Calverton
Lehman
Conyngham
Juy
Pather Moore
St. Ann's Ebbeh
St. Gabriels’s Church
Hazleton
Richard R. Brobst
Lehigh Valley Freight Department
North Centre Street
Eckley Catholic Church
James W. Dwyer
William Moore
Freeland
Harry Fairchild
Foster
John Briscoe
New York City
Wackley
North Washington Street
J.B. Keenan
Girardville
Keiper'’s
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Storm Boot
Douglas
Melsae Refowich
T. Campbell
Curry
Dry Goods
E. J. Curry
South Centre Street
Depierro - Bros
Gibson, Dougherty
Kauter Club
Rosenbluth
Muwm
Hennessy
Schweitzer
Wm. Wehrman
Neu Burger
Geo. H. Hartman
Centre Street
Central Hotel
Santa Claus
M. Merit
Luzerne County
M. Meret
Centre St
Andrew Fitzpatrick
Ebervale
Mahanoy
Jonas Wenner
Sugarloaf Valley
William Steinwan
West Hazleton
R. Thompson
Boyle
Rochester
Shenandoah
Yeoungling
Gap
Teachers’ Institute
A. Oswald
Elysian’s
Dougherty
Ninth Regiment
McKinley Memorial
Weatherly
Flames
Senie
Johnson, O'Neil
McHugh
Foster Township
Laubach’s
B. C. Laybach
Star Shoe Store
Hugh Malloy
Walnut Streets
Phila
Sente
Prop
Birkbeck
Orion Stroh
Freelaw@ rae
Ohn
M. Carr
Postoffice Building
Ginee McLaughulin
Brennan's
Centre St. Freebert
R J, O'Donnell
Campbell Building
Freeland White Haven
Kane Building
Postofice
OUN
J. McBrearty
McMenamin Building
D. N. Maley
Birkbeck's
Birkbeck Brien
Washington Street
Hazelton Bros
D. S
Hess
Rerowich
Nan
A. Buckley
Justice OF the Peace
Tribune Building
Main Street
Minnesota
N.W. Cor
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