Deaths in the Second Ward Families and Local Keaders
Mrs Bridget McMenamin of South Centre street died at 3 pm after a long illness. Aged 54, she leaves two sons and three daughters and many siblings. Funeral at 9:30 am Wednesday with Mass at St Ann's and burial at St Ann's cemetery. Also noted are deaths of Mrs William Kimmel, William Krommel, Walter Alvio, Stephen Bolick, John Zolanky, and Mary Snyder with brief funeral details and interments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridget McMenamin
South Centre Street
McMenamin
South Heberton
Jeddo
John McMenamin
John J
Grand Opera House
Hugh A
Town
John Rogan
M. Camelis
Mercy Hospital
St. Ann’s Church
St. Ann's Cemetery
William Kimmel
John Meneeley
Sandy Run
William
Freeland
Jobn Oschman
Conrad Lutz
Ashley
Walter Alvio
Henry Yeager
Second Ward
St. John’s Cemetery
Butler Valley
Stephen
John Bolick
Hazle Brook
John
Joseph
Mary Zolanky
Same Powerful Cast Returns on Re turn Date
Written by Denman Thompson author of The Old Homestead the same powerful cast which recently appeared here will positively be seen on the return date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denman Thompson
Slaughter of Cats and Dogs in Plymouth Township
Reports describe a roundup where quarantine officers shot dogs and cats to curb smallpox spread. Instances of stray fire past orders injuring a bystander and a woman’s bonnet being hit are noted, with complaints about handling and safety amid the raid. Separately, eight hundred miners at Nottingham colliery in Plymouth strike after the union board inspection committee was discharged, aiming to force reinstatement and avert further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth Township
Philip Waiters
Centre Avenue
Noah Lewis
Nottinghaw
Lehigh and Wilkesbarre Coal Company
Plymouth
Wyoming Valley
Union Board
District Board
Nottingham
Card Committee
Banquet and Ball for St Aons Parish Held at Krolls
Preparations are complete for a banquet and ball hosted by the married ladies of St Aon's parish at Kroll's ball this evening. Tables and cooking paraphernalia are set on the third floor for a large turnout of about 1500 guests. Children will be served from six to nine. Admission to the ball is 25 cents for gentlemen and 10 cents for ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Aon’s
Election Notice for Middle Coal Field Poor District
Notice of election on the third Tuesday in February to elect a Director for three years from April 1, 1902 and an Auditor from April 1, 1902. Residents must live in Luzerne Upper district for Director and Weatherly or Middle district for Auditor. William S. Leib and Wilson S. Campbell listed as Directors. S. W. Gangwere also named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middle Coal Field
Luzerne
Weatherly
Middle District
Theatrical program notes and upcoming acts at Freeland
The Fast Mail at the Grand thia evening is praised as a top railroad and scenic melodrama. Li J. Carter crafted a tight five act story featuring a Grandfather’s Clock twist, a Mississippi steamer set piece, a real locomotive display, a train wreck finale, and Niagara Falls scene. Our New Minister returns tomorrow after strong local reception, with praise for its simple, gentle Yank humor and family appeal. The Buffalo company impressed but cold pipes marred a Friday show. Swiss Bell Ringers drew a crowded house, with a March 15 program featuring Ritchie and magic tentatively planned. Con Carbon and Con Me Auliffe entertained the crowd with music and wit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fast Mail
Grand Thia
Li. J. Carter
Niagara Falls
Suspension Bridge
The
Mining and Mechanical Institute
Ritchie
Regional Roundup Highlights Local Tragedies and Trials
Mrs Harriet Camp of Mt Carmel died after convulsions caused her to fall on a red hot stove as her home burned. In court, John Kleben Jr and John Paloschak face murder charges after Paul Dickey suffered a severed ear. Hypnotist Gyrus Sherry failed to wake John Campbell, leaving the boy distressed. Alexander Craig of Wilkes Barre, treasurer of the Lace Workers Union, was sentenced to fifteen months for embezzling 184 dollars from 2500. A Weatherly group plans a new Schwab Guards military company funded by Steel Trust president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet Camp
Mt. Carmel
John Kleben, Jr
John Paloschak
Paul Dickey
John Campbell
Gyrus Sherry
West Hazleton
Alexander Craig
Lace Workers’ Union
Wilkesbarre
Schwab Guards
Weatherly
Steel Trust
Freeland Local Notes on fairs, visits and trials
Happenings of the Past notes a Sisters of Mercy fair at Krell's ball closing with large attendance and unsettled contests. A union call to Nanticoke on March 1 aims to press eight-hour day demands on coal companies. McMenamin store sale tickets moved to the Tribune due to a death. Citizenship exams in Wilkes-Barre, remembrances at St John’s cemetery, and local notices from Hazleton Standard correspondent Breslin. Additional items cover Lent fish, branch rail crews, rheumatism, a funeral mass, and a smallpox vaccination drive. Dr. Watt’s trial acquittal and a separate $10,000 damage suit against Wilkes-Barre city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sisters of Mercy
Krell's Ball
Nanticoke
McMenamin
Tribune
A. Oswald
Elysian’s
John J. McNelis
James North
Hugh Kennedy
Drifton
Wilkesbarre
John Turnbach
St. John's Cemetery
Butler Valley
Hazleton
Fanny A
Susie Ferry
Philadelphia
Washington
Atlantic City
Jeddo
Hartman's Market
Central Hotel
William Kelper
Merrit's
Foster
Miss Bid Cunningham
Mauch Chunk
William Tully
Freeland
W. J. Purcell
Brooklyn
N.Y
Wyoming Valley
A. W. Watt
Weller
A. C. Meflenry
Meflenry
Also Mentioned on This Page
Refowich
T. Campbell
Curry’s
Dry Goods
E. J. Curry
Laubach
Vienna
B. C
Depierro - Bros. Cafe
Gibson, Dougherty
Kaufer Club
Rosenblum
Murwin
Rte
Geo. H. Hartman
Centre Street
William Krommel
East Butler
No. 9
Upper Lehigh
Krommel
Mary
Peter Snyder
Freeland Cemetery
Freeland Opera House Co
Lessees
Lincoln J. Carter
Keiper’s Center
Leib
Wilson
Campbell
W. Gangwere
Ttt
Deeman Thomspon
Buffalo
Aus
Pices
Young Men’s Corps
Con Carbon
Con Me Auliffe
New York
Tribune Oitige
Qvercoats
Birkbeck Brick
Freeland, Pa
IAS
Orion Stroh
Omce
John M. Carr
Postofice Building
GyleRee McLaughlin
Brennan's
Centre St. Freeland
R J. O'Donnell
Campbell Building
Freeland White Haven
Kane Building
Postofice
McMenamin Building
D. N. Maley
Birkbeck's
Birkbeck
S. E. Hayes
Washington Street
Hazelton Bros
New York City
Bess
Hos. A. Buckley
Justice OF the Peace
Tribune Building
Main Street
Minnesota
N.W. Car
Star Shoe
Hugh Malloy
Centre and
Walnut Streets
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