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Newspaper
Freeland Tribune
Location
Freeland, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1900
Page
1
Theatrical triumph at Grand Opera House with 1,209 paid admissions and $560.50 in receipts, the largest audience yet in Freeland. The crowd praised the cast led by Irma LaPierre as Anna and Henry L. Keane as David, with standout scenery and a dramatic snow scene.
A compilation of December 25 events includes a fair for St Marys Catholic church at Eckley, Good Wills Athletic Association entertainment at Grand Opera House with 10 20 and 30 cent admission, a shooting match by South Heberton Sporting Club, and the Twentieth Century Ball of Tigers Athletic Club at Vannes Opera House with 50 cent admission. The notice promotes Kodol Dyspepsi Cure via Peter Sherman of North Stratford New Hampshire, praising relief from chronic indigestion and stomach trouble with Grover's City drug store as distributor.
Borough officials convened in the new Municipal building with most members present to address finance street and sewer expenses. Debates included the brewery sewer, station security, fire apparatus, and janitor salary while votes authorized closing and moving operations to new quarters and paid multiple bills.
Rev Daniel C Stuart discharged from custody after Alderman Perkins hearing finds insufficient evidence to hold him for trial on a murder charge. Dr Beckwith Plymouth and others testified as in prior habeas corpus proceeding.
Jacob Nagle of North Washington street sustained a fractured rib and other injuries after a fall of coal and rock at No 2 mines, Highland, shortly after a blasting incident yesterday at noon. He was removed to his home for treatment.
Charles Oberly, missing from Jeddo since last August, was found at his sister’s house in Hobbie. Once presumed dead, he is alive but in poor health. The report notes rapid illness and references remedies for indigestion and coughs. Grover's City Drug Store promotes Kodol Dyspepsia Cure and One Minute Cough Cure with brief testimonials.
Citizens Hose Company calls all members to a 7 300 o’clock meeting in Municipal building rooms tonight. Also urged to seek help promptly when life is in danger from neglect or illness. Advertisements promote One Minute Cough Cure, DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve, and DeWitt’s products. Dancing school by St. Anns band set for Saturday at Vances opera house with age limit 16. The Philadelphia North American and Inquirer run special coal region trains amid rivalry.
Local notes recap recent events around Freeland. Walter Dickerson, in the six day bicycle race at Madison Square Garden, quit Monday with 325 miles and 4 laps completed. he sought treatment at Bellevue hospital. A new organ arrives for St Peter and Paul Evangelical Slavianian Lutheran church to be used first at Christmas services.
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