PUPILS TO BE VACCINATED IN FREELAND
Freeland borough directors set January 15 1902 as the deadline for school vaccination certificates. The board led by Directors Bell Brogan Buckley Isaac Kelly Kline McCole and Purcell voted to enforce the vaccination law to protect health, citing Luzerne County association guidance and court support for barring unvaccinated children. The secretary was authorized to notify health authorities and obtain blank certificates and to arrange repairs to the Daniel Coxe building heating system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeland Borough
Bell
Brogan
Buckley
Isaac
Kelly
Kline
McCole
Purcell
Luzerne
Pittston Township School Board Faces Teacher Strike
The Pittston township school board refuses to pay teachers, offering one month’s salary back to work. Teachers demand immediate full month’s pay and a promise of monthly future payments. The board considers an inquiry into the crisis amid unpaid debts totaling 6295 dollars affecting local merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittston Township
Smallpox Spreads Amid Town Hall Health Push
An outbreak report notes J Will Kellmer and two Freeland residents ill with smallpox as cases rise in the lower end. The Board of Health urges immediate vaccination for residents and commuters while mines suspend operations and coal supply troubles grow. Lawsuit over coal lands in Schuylkill county restarts with aging witnesses to authenticate signatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Will Kellmer
Mazleton
James Welsh
Madaline Bentley
Richard Price
Beaver Meadow
Board of Health
Freeland
Burkhardt Moser
Schuylkill
W. C. Stanton
Buffalo
John Belice
Easton
Willam Dean
Pottstown
Married This Afternoon in St Ann’s Church
Frank McNelis of Hazleton and Miss Ella Connelly of Jeddo wed at 2 pm in St. Ann's Church Jeddo. Groomsman John Brannigan and bridesmaid Miss Kate Breslin assisted. A reception followed at the bride's home. The couple will reside in Hazleton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank McNelis
Hazleton
Ella Connelly
Jeddo
St. Ann's Church
John Brannigan
Kate Breslin
MecNelis
Fire destroys Roths blacksmith shop and Beagle Works plant
Cause remains undetermined with theories including incendiary fire and faulty electric wires. Beagle firm estimates losses near 1500 dollars with 1000 dollars insured. Large crowds attend the annual fair with nightly entertainment led by Sterling Mandolin Club Hazleton and St Cecilia Mandolin Club locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roth
Beagle Home
Beagle
Sterling Mandolin Club
Hazleton
St. Ann’s
St. Cecilia’s Mandolin Club
Blacksmith Suffers Eye Injury Likely Loss of Sight
Daniel McCole of Walnut Street, a Jeddo blacksmith, was injured yesterday and probably blinded in one eye after an accident. He was treated at home and then taken to Will's Eye Hospital in Philadelphia. One eye has three cuts near the sight with little hope of saving it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel McCole
Walnut Street
Jeddo
Will's Eye Hospital
Philadelphia
Ninth district Mine Workers hold convention at Mahanoy City
Over 300 delegates from 37 locals attend the Ninth district Mine Workers convention chaired by President John Fahey in Mahanoy City with sessions likely through Saturday. Topics include card inspection at collieries and comments by Congressman H W Palmer backing Watres for governor to succeed Stone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ninth District
Mahanoy City
John Fahey
H. W. Palmer
Watres
Stone
Penrose
Admiral Sebley
Boys’ Industrial Association
Wilkesbarre
Schley Board of Inquiry
Tyro” Costello
Lattimer
Philippines
Sandwich Islands
The Evil Eye at the Grand Theatre
Arrangements are near completion for Chas H Yale and Sidney R Ellis dramatic spectacle The Evil Eye at the Grand on Thursday. The production features two special scenery cars a revolving windmill and an electric ballet with a large cast including Mayme Mayo John L Guilmette and Louise Latour. The Lander Repertoire Company will perform next month and Hawthorn Musical Club appears Saturday under the Mining and Mechanical Institute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
H. Yale
Sidney R. Ellis
the Grand
Electric Ballet
Victoria Troupe
Royal English Singers
Mayme Mayo
John L. Guilmette
Chas. A. Loder
Louise Latour
Josephine Baird
Brothers Kennard
Geo. W. Kerr
Lander
B. J. Lander
Hazleton Opera House
Hawthorn Musical Club
Mining and Mechanical Institute
Flood Ravages Mines and Railways Up to Major Losses
The flood entered mines on Saturday flooding Oakdale and No 5 mines damaging property and killing forty two mules. Rail lines from White Haven to Mauch Chunk and between Lum ber Yard and Penn Haven Junction suffered tracks and bridge loss with weeks needed to reopen. Jersey Central suffered extensive bridge damage with temporary structures planned and trains halted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Markle & Co
Oakdale
No. 5
Lehigh Valley
White Haven
Mauch Chunk
Lumber Yard
Penn Haven Junction
New York
Philadelphia
Lizard Creek
Lehighton
Pottsville
Delano
Hazleton
Freeland
Tidewater
Coal Region
Jersey Central
Perth Amboy
December events at Krell's opera house and local clubs
Pleasure items list December 18 to 28 at Krells opera house with a Tigers Athletic Club appearance on December 22. Young Men's C T A B Corps event with 10 and 15 cents admission. December 25 turkey and game shoot at South Heberton Sporting Club rooms. Kekley Catholic church fair January 13 to 18. Loyal Castle No 65 A O K of M G fair at Krells opera house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Tigers Athletic Club
Krell’s Opera House
C. T. A. B. Corps
South Heberton Sporting Club
Kekley Catholic Church
Loyal Castle
M. G
Krell
Opera
Restaurant For Sale On Prout Street
The good will and fixtures of the restaurant of Stanley Rudewick on Prout Street are for sale. It is described as the town’s best paying location and sales are due to reasons of food. Apply to Antelline, attorney at law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Rudewick
Prout Street
Antelline
Open Evenings Until After the Holidays
Open Evenings Until After the Holidays. Our stock of garments is unmatched in town with complete size range and all makes and grades. Style fit tailoring and quality are the standards by which they may be judged. One year guarantee with every garment.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Relowich S
Refowich Building
Raglan Overcoate
Santa Claus’ Headquarters
M. Meritt's
Luzerne County
M. Merkt
Centre St
Iiice
Geo. H. Hartman
Eet
Central Hotel
Borough School Board
Grand Opera House
Freeland Opera House Co
Lessies
America
Chas. H. Yale
Nid
Grand Company
Bros. Kennard
DePierre’s Orchestra
Highland
Drifton
Hazle Township
Sweet-Orr & Co
J. Bellezza
South Centre Street
Daniel Coxe
Europe
Germany
Bernard Long
Hazle Brook
Eckley Cemetery
George Wentz
Florence Kendrick
George A. Fink
Sunshine
P. J. Shoemaker
Tamaqna
Arkansaw
Keiper’s
W. L. Butterwick
Jack Frost
Philo
SENSE
PROP
Birkbeck
Freeland, Pa
Automobile and
Raglans
R. Thompson
Laubach’s
B. C. Laubach
Centre Street
Star Shoe Store
Hugh Malloy
Walout Streets
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