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Newspaper
Freeland Tribune
Location
Freeland, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1901
Page
4
A collection of brief humorous anecdotes and social satire. An old tramp from England shares coffee and bread with a kindly lady while denying being the lowest of beggars. A couple jokes about debt and greed follow, including an actor’s double and a rheumatic patient’s plea.
The article profiles Miss Lilias Hamilton M. D. a Calcutta practicing physician who became court physician to Abdur Rahman Khan the Afghan ameer. Her influence and independent manner impressed the ruler while she negotiated meals home visits and safety with the sultana's jealousy. Hamilton served at court for several years.
The linen shower is a surprise party for an engaged girl. Friends present a linen gift from each guest, and the honoree opens them amid a flurry of excitement. She must make graceful speeches despite the rattled feeling, ending the festivity with gossip about the occasion.
A fragmented early 20th century directory listing multiple Freeland based professionals. Names include John M. Carr attorney at law, Freeland. Gronen McLaughlin legal business. J O'Donnell attorney. White Haven Office Kane Building. N Maley dentist. E Hayes insurance agent. Planos agent for Hazelton Bros.. Rerowich Building dentist. Buckley likely another local entry. Entries show addresses on Centre Street and nearby buildings.
A distressed proprietor recounts a painful case where he burned 3,000 feet of gas in a month but was billed for only two. He fears the shock will never fully recover, underscoring a troubling incident from the era.
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