Democratic Nominees Pick Map for February Ballot
Foster Township Democratic Convention at Cottage Hotel Hall Freeland nominated Patrick Givens for tax collector and John Schnee Patrick McFadden for supervisors along with a full ticket including Wm Gallagher Geo Ripple and others. Nicholas Cabbage convicted for October assault on T A Buckley with fine and costs totaling about 150 dollars.
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Foster Township
Cottage Hotel Hall
Freeland
Givens
McPadden
McNelis
Poster
Patrick Givens
Candy O. Boyle
Neal Gallagher
Boyle
Frank Wolliver
Patrick Ferry
Trane
John Schnee
South Heberton
Patrick McFadden
Wm. Gallagher
Sandy Valley
Geo
Ripple
Res
Snyder
Upper Lehigh
Hugh McNelis
Highland
Dlifton
Nicholas Cabbage
Rice
T. A. Buckley
Friends of
Cabbage
Electric Haulage Trials Loom Over Coal Mine Mules
The Mine Mule to Go reports electricity as a motive power gaining ground in Wyoming coal mines. Major firms including Delaware, Lackawanna and Western and Hillside Cal and Tron are testing electric haulage with Erie colliery reporting a 60 horsepower generator and four electric plants in operation for mine locomotion.
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Wyoming
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Hillside
Cal and Tron Company
Erie
Houston
New Haulage System Replaces Animal Labor at Mine
The update replaces seven mules and three drivers with an electric locomotive. Over 112 days the shaft bottom saw 559 cars per day by the locomotive versus 526 by mules. The electric system hauls 700 tons in ten hours and provides lighting in all mine apartments. Managers call it a great improvement and plan to extend to other works.
Freeland Urged to Secure Silk Mill as Local Jobs Drive
A New York silk manufacturer seeks a four story 200 by 50 foot plant with 150 horsepower to employ 300 to 500 workers, offering 5 to 6 percent returns via a ten year lease. The Rose and Trumbull Co. asks Freeland officials to mobilize a Board of Trade to attract the mill, noting Nanticoke's mass meeting and urging local action to obtain the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeland
New York
Nanticoke
Pennsylvania
Board of Trade
Rose and Trumbull Co
Death Warrant Issued for Edward McMillan
The Executive Department issued a death warrant for Edward McMillan to be executed on April 7 at Wilkes-Barre. He murdered his wife in Sturmerville after an intoxicated quarrel, heating a poker to burn her. McMillan shows no repentance and vows blasphemy. Officials expect more executions this year than last, when seven men were hanged in the state.
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Executive Department
Edward McMillan
Wilkes-Barre
McMillan
Sturmerville
Groundhog Day Weather Omen Shown as Cloudy Sky
The article notes the long standing groundhog superstition tied to February 2. It states if the animal sees its shadow winter stays six more weeks, while a cloudy day means an early spring. in this case the hog did not see a shadow as skies were overcast.
Trout Fry Free Distribution By Pennsylvania Fisheries
The Pennsylvania Commissioners of Fisheries announce free trout fry distribution. Applicants may request 2000 young trout sent to the nearest railroad station. Applications should be addressed to Henry C. Ford, 1823 Vine Street Philadelphia, W E Powell Harrisburg, TH C Demuth Lanter S B Stillwell Scranton Louis Streuber Erie G H H Welshons Pittsburgh.
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Pennsylvania Commissioners of Fisheries
Henry C. Ford
Vine Street
Philadelphia
W. E. Powell
Harrisburg
TH. C. Demuth
Lanter
S. B. Stillwell
Scranton
Louis Streuber
Erie
G. HH. Welshons
Pittsburg
Murder Trial Postponed in Kester Brothers Case
The trial of Henry Higgins Joseph Eveland and James Gallagher for the 1886 Kester brothers murder at Seybertsville was postponed to the next term per the District Attorney's request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Higgins
Joseph Eveland
James Gallagher
Kester Brothers
Seybertsville
Game Club to Meet at Foster School Friday
A meeting of the game club will be held at the Foster school building in Upper Lehigh on Friday evening February 5. An invitation is extended to all hunters or fishermen in and about the vicinity to attend.
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Foster School
Upper
Lehigh
Dancing school planned near Pond Creek by Prof. Davis
Local notes mention Prof T Davis planning to open a dancing school near Pond Creek soon. Tom is praised as a smart young man. Miss Mary and Miss Annie McCauley of Eckley visit Mia Ferry. Geo McGee suffers a sore eye. nes Burns improves at pool. Politically, Geo McGee is nominated for judge of election, Peer Crasher for inspector, and D J Boyle for register. Bonding remarks on Pat and Mike Boyle add local color.
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T. Davis
Pond Creek
Tom
Mary
Annie McCauley
Eckley
Mia
Daniel Ferry
Geo
McGee
Nes Burns
Foster
Geo. McGee
Peer Crasher
D. J. Boyle
Register
Borough council meets as cattle law passes and skaters face arrest
The regular borough council meeting approved last minutes and bills, passed the new cattle and animals at large ordinance, ordered enforcement during the constable's illness, and authorized arrests of skaters and coaster trespassers. Officials reported on street work, fire hose tests, and summer-ready preparations. A special session will review accounts, with a district executive committee named for the year.
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Bachman
Dooks
Goeppert
Rutter
Williamson
Win
Daniel Dauber
Penna. Gaslight Co
Treasury
Schepperly
Woodring
Walnut
Washington Streets
Fire Department
Binker
Burton
Burgess Powell
Borough Ordnances
Local Briefs Highlight Marriages and Community Notes
John Eberly and Agnes Brenner wed with Rev. J W Bischof presiding. Tax Collectors Fox and Ferry cases deferred to next term. Hazle Township Democrats set delegate elections for next Saturday and a convention on Tuesday. Garibaldi Brass Band hosts first annual masquerade ball February 16 at the Opera House. Rev J W Bedford injures wrist after slip. housework jobs offered by Parker Price. Chauncey Depew to preside over Cambro American eisteddfod next March in Wilkes-Barre. Young Men of Drifton enjoy a ball led by John Wagner Jr and Annie McCauley. Local remedies hawked and church dedications noted. Obits for Hanlon, Newton, Reifsnyder, Sharp. cremation and interment details.
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John Eberly
Agnes Brenner
J. W. Bischof
Fox and Ferry
Hazle Township
Baxters Mandrake
Schilcher’s
Garibaldi Brass Band
Opera House
J. W. Bedford
Trinity M. E. Church
Parker Price
Sandy Run
Kidward
Wilkes-Barre
Drifton
John Wagner, Jr
Annie McCauley
Anthracite Coal Prices Rise Amid Market Adjustments
Harmony in the coal trade persists as prices on paper rise after a 25 cent per ton Tidewater increase. Real selling prices stiffen with February contracts scarce, while cold weather lowers output about one third since Christmas and boosts consumption. For the week ending January 23 total anthracite moved 670,025 tons versus 684,839 last year, and year to date production runs 2,047,503 tons, down 377,750 from 1891.
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Tidewater
Lehigh and
Wilkes-barre
Death of an Aged Lady Mrs Mulhall Sr Lattimer
The Sentinel reports Mrs Henry Mulhall Sr of Lattimer died at 3 am aged 94. An early Lattimer settler, she had five children four living in the region and was mother to the late Mrs Patrick Dougherty of Freeland. Her funeral will be at 8 am Friday at St Ann's Church with a requiem mass.
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the Sentinel
Henry Mulhall
Lattimer
Mulhall
Patrick Dougherty
Freeland
St. Ann's Church
Foster Township Candidates Praised by Township Voters
Praise flows for the Foster Democratic Convention slate for school directors with Snyder and McNelis viewed as competent liberal officials and likely winners. Also reports 1042 license applications in Luzerne County with 72 from Free land including Five Points and South Heberton. Coroner’s jury censures railroads after Boston wreck killing John Dietrich. Independent candidate Jonas O’Doxyen denounces Democratic treatment for supervisor. Borough Democrats and Republicans set meetings to nominate tickets.
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Foster Democratic Convention
Messrs. Snyder
McNelis
Luzerne
Freeland
South Heberton
Boston
John Dietrich
Pennsylvania
Lehigh Valley
New Boston
Foster Township
Jonas O'Doxyen
Eckley
Alleged Postal Law Violation In Hazleton Case
Squire Kline appeared before Commissioner Hill in Hazleton to answer a charge over a postal card sent to a recipient in Upper Lehigh with alleged threats. The case was postponed to Tuesday and Kline was released on his own recognizance. Officials doubt a serious violation occurred given minimal strong evidence.
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Squire Kline
Hill
Hazleton
Upper Lehigh
Kline
Poor District Nominees Named at Mid dle Coal Field Poor District
Democratic conferees at the Gilbert House Weatherly placed candidates for poor director and poor auditor. T. A. Buckley chaired the meeting with W. W. Buck elected permanent chairman and Matthew Long named secretary. Fourteen delegates answered roll call as Lawrence Tarleton and Michael R. McHugh were nominated for poor director with Tarleton receiving ten votes.
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Middle Coal Field
Gilbert House
Weatherly
T. A. Buckley
W.W. Buck
Matthew Long
Hazleton
Lawrence Tarleton
Michael R. McHugh
Beaver Meadow
Tarleton
Freeland Borough Democratic Convention Names Two Candidates
Freeland residents learn two figures emerge for local posts with Assessor Kr 1k Burgessre M J Moran and councilman hopeful Neice McCole named as contenders subject to party convention decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Washburn
Freeland
Freeland Borough
Vor
Burgess Edward P. Gallagher
M. J. Moran
Neice McCole
The World for 1892 Promises Strong Democratic Growth
The World boasts vast circulation gains and pledges to be the People’s newspaper in 1892. It asserts decisive Democratic leadership against Republicans and promises even stronger reporting and investigative work for its readers.
Lehigh Valley Railroad Train Schedules and Notices
Railroad timetable item lists departures to North East, White Haven, Pittston, Hazleton and Philadelphia with arrivals at Allentown and Bethlehem. Includes Sunday trains, ticket agents contact and station names. An unrelated advertisement for Dr. Haines Golden Specific claims a cure for drunkenness with promotional text and address.
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Lehigh Valley Railroad
Noy
I. LA
Lifton
Jedi
Tintaber Wah Stockton
Idialeton
Cotchink
Allentown
Bethicheal
Phila
Eastor
Bethichew VT
Aye New Wi
Aston Wnd
New York
Iebland
White Haven
Glen Siumiuit
Wilkes-Barre
Pittston
Ud. Faelion
Rick Hitler
Voodeken
Bunday Tains
Critten
Jedda
Lumber Yard
Hazleton
Delaney
Mahanoy City
Shenandoah
Philadelphia
Frierland
Stoukten
Dedide
Dristos
Delano
Mahan Vie
New Boston
Atta Baston
Bhitulelphia
Mauch
A. M
Euston
Philidelphia
Glen Summit
Wilkes-turre
L Wad
Bunday Thralns
Jeddo
eOdohens
Adbertown
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John O'Donnell
John Maloney
Spee
O Donnell
Maloney
McFadden
Schnee
McFadsen
Patrick Cary
Gallagher
Cere Ee Carey
Geo. Ripple
James North
HeNalis
North
Sik
Kester
Upper Lehigh Notes
Sattle
Hugh Four
Frank Katz
Bloomingdale
Matt Long
B. J. Ferry
Daniel Cannon
Percy Faust
Conrad Zang
Manuel Chunk
Anthony Coll
Patrick Lawler
D. J. O'Donnell
Yeste
Sudlitare
Saene Brewers
Mipurintendents
Richard R. Griffiths
Villars
Griffiths
Freeland Cemetery
News OF the
Washington Camp Hall Association
P. J. Furey
Laurytown
A. E. Canfield
The
Heavenly Recruit Church
Chas, Brown
Kekley B. Coxe
F. W. Rockafellow
Timothy Hayes
Dickson City
D. A. 16
N. H. Downs
Centre
Tamaqua
Shiare
Mary Sharp
Brislin
Weekly Coal Report
Charles
Cottage Hotel
Opera Honge
Burgess
George Wagner
PRACK
America
GALL
Hamilton
Thorn
Cleveland
Tre Walco
Dotry
Republi
Culler
Republicen
Wokko
Chuse
WOLD
Golden Specific CO
Race St
Cincinnati
Joux Hayes
Birkbeck
M. Halpin
Walnut and
Pine Streets
Er Orion Stroh
Justice of the Peace
Afice
Centre Street
Daniel J. Kennedy
Freeland, Pa
G. A. Solt
Garpet Weaver
Soutilteberton
Francis Brennan
South Centre Street
Freeeland
SH Ceeteh
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