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Freeland Tribune

Location

Freeland, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1902

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Anthracite's Anniversary Celebrated at Wilkesbarre

Centennial celebration marks the discovery of anthracite coal as fuel with a fire in the Fell House grate where Jessie Fell first tested coal. The event includes a facsimile of the historic record and a mass meeting of United Mine Workers discussing card showings and union action for March 1902.

Wilkesbarre Jessie Fell Weiss Brothers United Mine Workers Nanticoke Union Bliss Auchineless Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Susquehanna Coal Company

Damage Case Appealed by Rail Road to Supreme Court

Patrick Dowd of Hazleton sued the DS and S R R Co for damages after an engine struck his car injuring him and leaving him unable to perform manual labor. A jury awarded $5,000. The railroad appealed for a new trial, Judge McClure denied the rule, and costs were ordered paid by the defendant if appealed. The appeal deadline passed Monday and the case will be heard soon before the Supreme Court.

Patrick Dowd Hazleton Supreme Court Plainuit McClure Silliman Scranton Traction Company Scranton Carmen's Union Sanitary Commission of Wilkesbarre Plymouth South Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania Pittston Kingston James Vfolh Avoca Central Railroad of New Jersey Nottingham William Hodgekins Tamaqua Order

Fire at Maazle Brook Leaves Six Families Homeless

A fire at Maazle Brook early yesterday morning rendered six families homeless as a house burned to the ground. Details on cause and damages were not available, but neighbors reported flames visible across the street and awaiting investigators.

Mike Roscoski Charles Bettimeir Joe Rynock Charles Bonjar Pat Mulhearn Anthony Gallagher Gallagher Ciine Maazle Brook

Today's Funerals Remains Largely Attended in Town

The funeral of the late M Bridget McMenamie was held from her South Centre street home to St Anns church for a requiem mass conducted by Rev. John L. Moore. The event drew many relatives and friends, including distant attendees, and was among the town's largest in recent memory. Later, the remains of Mrs. William Kimmel of Sandy Run were interred at Vreeland cemetery after services at St. John's Reformed church led by Rev. J B Kerschner attended by many friends.

Bridget McMenamie South Centre Street St. Anns Church John L. Moore William Kimmel Sandy Run Vreeland Cemetery J. B. Kerschner St. John’s Reformed Church

Stevenson suit seeks 100 000 damages over Jeddo tunnel

The trial of Joseph Stevenson against the Jeddo Tunnel Company and others began Monday. Stevenson ran a woolen mill on Nescopeck creek until the tunnel drained mines and spoiled water, suing for 100000 dollars after a prior award of 54708 was set aside by the state supreme court for a new trial. Lower jurors include Councilman James P. McNelis and John Shelly.

Joseph Stevenson Jeddo Stevenson Nescopeck Creek Supreme Court James P. McNelis John Shelly

Conference plan for anthracite miners and operators

Nine U M W A district president John Fahy of Shamokin and Thomas Nichols of Scranton will meet Thomas Duffy of the Seventh district in Hazleton this week to discuss a joint conference with operators. A wage scale for the coming year starting April 1 is expected to be arranged, giving miners a chance to meet company representatives.

John Fahy Shamokin Thomas Nichols Scranton Thomas Duffy Hazleton

Freeland Bank Subscribers Elect Officers

The First National Bank of Freeland stock subscribers met on Monday and elected officers: President A. Oswald, Vice President George Christian, Cashley M. Everett, Directors Dr. S. S. Hess, A. Goeppert, B. F. Davis, J. J. McMenamin, Thomas L. Edmunds, Peter Timony, James K. Griffith, John Rugan. Lincoln's birthday anniversary noted.

First National Bank of Freeland A. Oswald George Christian Oashley M. Everett Hess A. Goeppert B. F. Davis J. J. McMenamin Thomas L. Edmunds Peter Timony James K. Griffith John Rugan

Change in UMW inspection method to wear coats April first

Round the Region reports a new UMW practice requiring miners to wear coat buttons displaying local number and secretary name starting April 1. The change aims to improve membership verification. The piece also notes multiple local events including marriages, a suicide attempt, wage settlements, trials, strikes, and smallpox precautions affecting workers across Scranton Wilkes-Barre and surrounding towns.

United Mine Workers Board of Health and Council Pauline Climnet Plymouth Samuel Frankel New York City

Local Notes From Freeland Two Days Record Happenings

Freeland items note injuries at Jeddo and Upper Lehigh mines. Michael Palsko injured by a coal fall. George Basyan crushed by coal during a blast. A Krell hall banquet for St Ann's parish attracts 1100 attendees for Sisters of Mercy chapel fund. Local theater shows and road work updates appear amid community notices.

Michael Palsko Highland Jeddo St. Ann's Krell's Hall Sisters of Mercy Chapel George Basyan Upper Lehigh

Overcoats and legal services advertised in Freeland

An early 20th century notice promotes legal business and tailoring services with address details near the post office. It lists ATTORNEY-AT-LAW Campbell Building Freeland and a tailor offering overcoats, with service days on Tuesdays and Saturdays near Kane Building opposite the post office.

Birkbeck Freeland Brennan's Centre St. Freeland Campbell Building Freeland White Yew Kane Building Postofice McMenamin Building South

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