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Newspaper
Freeland Tribune
Location
Freeland, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1901
Page
1
A dense set of local ads lists multiple Freeland attorneys at law notaries and offices, along with fire insurance agents, piano dealers, and other services. Firms include HAL ORION STROH, M CARR, R J CDONNELL, and others in various buildings and streets.
Organized men of the Wyoming division of the Lehigh Valley Railroad began a movement to federate the brotherhoods of engineers firemen conductors trainmen switchmen and telegraphers. Delegates from each craft favored the plan and a committee was appointed to arrange preliminaries for federation. A following meeting will be held soon to unite the workers and press grievances with railroad officials. John Logan, 55, of Highland died at Hazleton after paralysis followed by a crippled state. Survived by two sisters and three brothers. Funeral held at the home of sister Mrs. Hugh McNelis Hazleton. The Tigers Athletic Club fair closed with large attendance and prize drawings though winners list cannot be published due to postal laws.
A Boston review by Rev. Dr. A. D. Mayo lauds Denman Thompson as author of a new play. He declares it superior to The Old Homestead and Two Sisters.
The fortunate ones praised the fair’s success with unusually large profits given the short open period. Receipts exceeded expectations as the club celebrated a profitable week. The Tigers’ twelfth annual ball will be held tomorrow evening with DePierre's complete orchestra engaged for the occasion.
Two male stillborn infants were found by boys near the creek at the Freeland Highland sewer mouth. Officer Molik and Deputy Coroner Bowman investigated. Bodies were taken to Dr Deardorff then Municipal Building for examination. Police seek clues to identify the parents and pursue legal action.
John R Letsenring of Hazleton resigns as teller at Citizens bank effective January 1. A local resident will likely be named successor. James Birkbeck of West Hazleton promoted to assistant superintendent of outside work for Coxe Bros. Co, effective January 1, and will reside in Drifton.
The gunboat at No 2 slope in Drifton parted from the rope on Saturday and the heavy car fell down the mine, tearing timbers and props. It wedged at the bottom, requiring hours of dangerous work to repair the wreck on the steep slope.
John Williams an elderly man canvassing Freeland and Hazleton was arrested Saturday by a Scranton constable on a warrant issued by W F Smythe Scranton publisher of an opposing directory. Williams is charged with misrepresenting matters related to Smythe s directory and insuring the latter s business. He was taken to Scranton for a bearing.
Miss Mary Price of Beaver Brook, sister to Richard Price, is found to have smallpox and will be moved to the Hazleton pesthouse hospital. No new Hazleton or vicinity cases in the past week. Hospital patients are reported in fair condition. Restaurant for sale listing and miscellaneous local ads follow.
December 80 fair at Eckley Catholic church and the twelfth annual Tigers Athletic Club ball at Krell's opera house admission 50 cents. January 13 to 18 fair of Loyal Castle No 65 A O K of M G at Krells. January 31 joint ball of Citizens' Hose Company and Fourth Ward Fire Company at Krells admission 60 cents.
The Theatrical piece features Denman Thompson best known as Josh Whitcomb in The Old Homestead and sets the scene in Hardscrabble New York. Mildred Holland headlines a tour across New York Pennsylvania Ohio and New England drawing strong box office and critical praise. Joseph Conyers William Frederic Katie Emmett also appear in related engagements as regional theatres plan further dates.
The region reports the death of Daniel McCarthy found in a laurel clump near St Clair pike after going missing from New Philadelphia to visit relatives. Fire damaged Wilkes Barre Grand Opera House and Aubrey Stock Company wardrobes. Lattimer colliery to resume Wednesday employing about 1200. County superintendents convene in Bloomsburg electing leaders. next year in Wilkes Barre. Two Wilkes Barre men jailed for disorderly house fail to appeal. Trackman Hiram Shiley and Cornelius Dugan killed by a train at Park Place. Wilkes Barre lace mills strike ends after ten days. rest of workers to return.
Weather disrupted events as the Young Men’s Corps program drew few attendees. Residents report many falls on icy streets with no serious injuries. Marriage plans announced for John O’Neill and Bridget McElwee at St. Ann’s church next Wednesday. Local notes mention tax collectors’ accounts settled, milk business expansion, and ongoing rebuilding after a fire. Various visits by residents from Scranton Philadelphia and Clifton are recorded along with holiday publishing schedule.
The Sisters of Mercy extend sincere thanks to the St Patrick's Beneficial Society for a 15 dollar donation toward the new chapel attached to St Ann's convent. Note on New Year 1902. A Oswald's store will be closed on Day Wednesday January.
Retail ad proclaims extended hours after holidays with a full stock of garments. Emphasizes style fit tailoring and quality, complete sizes in all makes and grades. One year guarantee with every garment. Also promotes underwear shoes neckwear and little boys clothing.
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