Holiday buyers urged to view store stock for gifts
The notice urges holiday buyers not to overlook the store for presents advising to inspect clothing furnishings hats shoes dry goods and notions. It notes prices are low at present.
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Newspaper
Freeland Tribune
Location
Freeland, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1902
Page
1
Local Attorneys Firms and Merit's Toy Store Ad
An OCR fragment lists multiple Freeland legal offices and attorneys with addresses on Centre Street and nearby streets plus a long Merc Merit toy and candy department ad. It promotes fire insurance agents, piano agents, and a large seasonal toy selection with low prices and wide stock.
Operators Prepare Case for Anthracite Commission in Philadelphia
Lawmakers and mine interests meet in Philadelphia to marshal evidence for the coal strike commission. The proceedings will begin with non union miners, then Delaware and Hudson and other major companies, followed by operator rebuttals and a Scranton session for miners’ testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthracite Coal Strike Commission
Philadelphia
James H. Torrey
Delaware and Hudson
James E. Burr
New York
Ontario and Western
Simon P. Wolverton
Francis I. Gowen
W. W. Ross
Everett Warren
John T. Lenahan
Ira H. Burns
Alfred Hand
Harry C. Reynolds
John B. Kerr
Samuel Dickson
Markle
Wayne MacVeagh
Joseph O'Brien
John Markle
Scranton
Wolverton
Mr. Wolverton
Erle
Delaware
Lackawanna and Western
Lehigh Valley
Lehigh Coal and Navigation
Lehigh and Wilkesbarre
Reading
Borough election races begin with limited candidate talk
With under seven weeks to spring elections only a few names surface for borough offices of burgess and tax collector due February 17. In uptown wards Republicans expect victory but show little interest while several wards outline council and schoolboard contests including candidates Timony Carr Boyle and Sweeney supporters pushing for entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burgess
Sweet
Slot Machine Crusade in Traveling War Hero Tale
John W. Walters, a former sergeant in the United States regulars, recalls three years of fighting in the Philippines as he joins the public battle over slot machines. The piece frames his wartime grit with the ongoing crusade against gaming machines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rel 1
Philippines
John W. Walters
United States
Regi
Tamaqua Chief Enforces Warlike Reform Against Vice
Tamaqua's new police chief Walters, elected after a recent Orleans return, orders gambling den keepers and disorderly houses to quit town within two weeks. He threatens to seize slot machines and burn the frames if they do not comply, declaring a charity bonfire of confiscated proceeds. The city awaits the outcome of his harsh crusade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tamaqua
Orleot
Walters
Tamaqua II
Fatal accident and a town death in two county stories
A Hazleton resident Benjamin L. Phillips died after drinking carbolic acid by mistake for medicine. He was 58, survived by his wife and three children, and his funeral is set for Freeland via trolley from Hazleton. Separately John Jeffreys, alias Robert Edwards, identified after a Buck Mountain knife assault, is moved to Shamokin for further charges while authorities consider cross county action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin L. Phillips
Drifton
Hazleton
Phillips
Dlifton
Coxe Bros. & Co
Robert Edwards
Buck Mountain
Schuylkill County
Ashland Hospital
John Jeffreys
Daubert
Shamokin
Jeffreys
Schuylkill
Northumberland
Wilkes Barre Bride Weds Lewis Baldwin Walker in Home Ceremony
Miss Lizzie Edmunds of Drifton and Lewis Baldwin Walker of Philadelphia were married Monday afternoon at 77 North Meade Street Wilkes Barre by Rev R T Roberta of the Welsh Presbyterian church. Only immediate family present, with Miss Kittie Edmunds and John Edmunds as attendants. The couple plans a extended wedding tour and will reside in Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie Edmunds
Drifton
Lewis Baldwin Walker
Philadelphia
North Meade Street
Wilkesbarre
R. T. Roberta
Welsh Presbyterian Church
Kittie Edmunds
Jobn Edmunds
Mrs. Walker
Tigers Ball Tonight at Krell's Hall in Luzerne
The New Year’s Eve ball of the Tigers Athletic Club returns tonight at Krell’s ball and is expected to be a standout social event in the region. De Pierre's complete orchestra provides the music as fans anticipate a successful, festive evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tigers
The
Tigers Athletic Club
Lower
Luzerne
Krell’s
DePierre
Crescent Basketball Club
Allentown All-Collegians
Crescents
Krell's Hall
Pottsville Business College Club
Schuylkill County
Regional News Roundup From Wilkes Barre Area
Labor unions pressure Peck Lumber to exit sub contract on federal building work as workers quit over allegations of unfair treatment. William Smith, a former mine guard, lies dying after an assault in a Cumbo la saloon. missing mother case leaves children with relatives in Sayre. Warne Coal seeks $20,000 damages from Duryea borough for diverted water harming plant boilers. Wyoming valley carpenters demand a 75 cent daily raise to 2.25 with a Feb 1 effective date. Carbondale typhoid traced to impure water. reservoirs to be abandoned. Carbon county halts bids for stone arch bridges due to short notice for favored bidders. Nanticoke coal employee Hadock jailed after slashing a mule. Pugilists Jack Bonner and Tommy West to stage a Lehighton exhibition tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkesbarre
Peck Lumber Company
Federal
Peck Company
William Smith
Pottsville Hospital
Smith
Cumbola
George Wallace
Sayre
Warne Coal Company
Duryea
Wyoming Valley
Pittston
Nanticoke
New Year's Eve YMCA reception hosted by Ladies' Auxiliary
The Y M C A Ladies' Auxiliary invites attendance at an 8 o'clock New Year's Eve program featuring a chorus, piano duets, vocal solos, hypnotism exhibition, and a closing chorus. A collection will be taken and social games follow. Various locals and visitors are noted in the event's social columns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Auxiliary
The
Vannauker
Soder
Bonoma
Miss Brown
Dana Heck
Hazleton
Miss Soder
Births Nagle Rudolph in local home
To Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Nagle of Front Street a son is born. To Mr. and Mrs. Henry Rudolph of Washington Street a daughter is welcomed.
Local Notes From Freeland Two Day Roundup
Happenings include the Charlton Coal Company forming a partnership to mine near Sandy Run. A. J. Lathrop, Kingston. Joseph G. Larricks, Wilkesbarre. E. A. Ober render, Drifton. and Thomas Chariton, Sandy Run, registered the papers. Reverend J B Kersehner fractured his wrist but will continue duties. Infant Helen Haganey died aged 6 months 20 days. funeral tomorrow at 2 pm. Bend McLaughlin sprained his leg while coasting. All local collieries operate tomorrow but skepticism on output. Borough school board January meeting postponed to next week. Minnesota's Best flour advertised by A Oswald. R J O'Donnell sold properties in Roanoke and Main streets for 4000 dollars. Young Men's Corps held a large smoker. Ollie Mason's family to move south for work. Evan Willing Joseph Schnee and Frank Nelle auditing District 7 accounts. Three fresh cows for sale via August Widdick. No 5 slope hoist accident caused a temporary shutdown. George Miller to replace Ralph Baker in Press office. George Singely drawn for February jury service. New Year's serenades planned by St Ann's and Citizens bands. George Hadock lost a fine horse to Coke. Watch-night services planned in local churches. Eva Moore appointed post mistress at Prisbie. Wanted a girl for general house work. Apply Patrick Meladden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Kersehner
St. John’s Reformed Church
Helen
Charles I. Haganey
St. Ann’s Cemetery
Krell’s Hall
Freeland
Bernard McLaughlin
North Ridge Street
Minnesota
A. Oswald
R. J. O'Donnell
Charles Gallagher
Roanoke
John Bellezza
Centre Street
M. Merkt
Main Street
Centre
Young Men
Ollie Mason
Mason
Evan G. Willing
Leek
Joseph Schnee
Frank Nelle
Bunker Hill
District 7
August Widdick
Dorrance
Upper Lehigh
George TH. Miller
Hazleton
Ralph Baker
Mahanoy City
George Singely
Foster Township
Patrick Meladden
South Centre Street
Tigers Athletic Club Yearend Ball at Krells Hall
December 31 marks the fourteenth annual ball of the Tigers Athletic Club at Krells hall with admission 50 cents. January 1 features Allentown All-Collegians versus Freeland Crescents basketball at Krells hall with admission 50 cents for men and 10 cents for children. January 6 hosts a ball by Local Unions 1499 and 1939 honoring U M W of A district delegates at Krells hall admission 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vpourteenth
Tigers Athletic Club
Krell's Hall
Allentown All-Collegians
Freeland Crescents
Krell’s
Employment for Fifty Girls at Freeland Silk Mill
Fifty girls can find remunerative employment at the Freeland silk mill. Applicants must be over 13 years of age, and those between 13 and 11 must comply with factory law in every respect. Apply at mill office on Birkbeck street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeland Silk Mill
Birkbeck Street
McMENAMIN'S Holiday Gift Exhibit at South Centre Street
McMenamin's on South Centre Street touts an inexhaustive holiday gift exhibit with full value for price. The catalog highlights Fancy Neckwear, 50c holiday ties, Xmas suspenders and socks, Xmas shirts, silk mufflers, sweaters, slippers and shoes, and Stylish Hats all priced to attract buyers.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Holiday Buyers
John Shigo
Hal
Arson
S'Tech
Kirkbeck Brick
Gye McLaughlin
Brennan's Building
Centre St
R J, O'Donnell
Campbell Bpilding
White Haven
Kane Building
Postoffice
John J. McCbrearty
McMenamin Building
A. Buckley
Justice OF the Peace
Tribune Building
D. N. Maley
E. Hayes
Hess
Birkbeck's
Birkbeck
Washington Street
Hazelton Bros
New York City
North Centre Street
Bell Telephone
P.O
Curry’s
B. J. Curry
Merrit
Corporation
Slot Machine Crusade
David
Carbondale
Robert L. Pitfield
Consolidated Water Company
Pitfeld
Carbon County
John Hadock
Susquehanna Coal Company
Jack Bonner
Tommy West
Lehighton Opera House
Samuel Cunningham
Montana
John Cunningham
Mare McFadden
Ferry
Joseph
Villanova College
Hugh Malloy
Nettie Johnson
Matthew Johnson
Bid Haggerty
Charlton Coal Company
A. J. Lathrop
Kingston
Joseph G. Larricks
E. A. Oberrender
Thomas Chariton
Sandy Run
McMenamin’s
South Centre
Laubach
N.W
DePierre’s
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