Freeland Ordinance Grants Right of Way for Electric Railway
The Freeland council publishes and explains the proposed ordinance to grant a railway company the right to lay tracks and operate an electric road through the borough. The terms require concrete standards, safety measures, and timed construction, with conditions on paving, poles, watercourses, fire safety, and eventual connections to nearby towns.
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Freeland Council
Hazleton and North Side Company
Union Passenger Company
Foster
Freeland
Highland
Dlifton
Upper Lehigh
Eckley
Preeland
Youngess and Town
Borough of
Seerton
Centre Street
Walnut Street
Drifton
Said
Land ejectment suit ends after seventeen years
The Shepp Coxe land dispute in northern Schuylkill county concludes with two final judgments affirming Eckley B. Coxe and his company as rightful owners. The long courtroom saga began in 1875, with parcels initially taken by Daniel Butler and Nelson Brandon, leading to lawsuits and appeals culminating in a supreme court agreement upholding Coxe’s title.
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Shepp-Coxe
Schuylkill County
Daniel Butler
Nelson Brandon
Eckley B. Coxe
Coxe
Messia
Dull
Shepp
Brandon
Bitler
Pottsville
Supreme Court
Messrs. Dull and
Evkley B. Coxe
License law cases delayed due to destroyed evidence
Albert Buttner and Frank Czorga of South Bethlehem faced license law charges in Northampton County Courts. They allegedly bought liquor in excess of their licenses and, while en route to court at Euston, consumed it, leaving the prosecution with no evidence to proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Buttner
Frank Czorga
South Bethlehem
Northhampton
Euston
Election Eve Gossip About Local Borough Politics
Preeland faces an unpredictable election eve as independents loom and Democrats hold solid chances in Hazle and surrounding townships. The Democratic committee touts ballots and discipline while Republicans struggle to unite, with Maltese beer and a local agency deal rounding out the notes.
Resolutions on Death of Daniel Comer Ford by Eckley Cadet Society
The St. Marys T A B Cadet Society of Eckley notes the death of Daniel Comer ford as a loss to the group praising his zeal for the holy cause and kindness. The community mourns a bright industrious young man and extends sympathy to his bereaved family with a request to publish these resolutions in the Preetann Tribune.
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Daniel Comerford
St. Mary's T. A. B. Cadet Society of
Eckley
Father Mathew
Preetann ‘Tribune
Jous
Cocking Mains in Hazleton with Lansford win
A cocking main between Lansford and Allentown sports was held in Hazleton Friday for 300 dollars a side. Lansford won four battles straight then one, taking the main as several hundred dollars changed hands. The coal region sparring fraternity was well represented. On Saturday evening Highland challenged Upper Lehigh in town. Highland won for ten dollars a side.
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Lansford
Allentown
Hazleton
Highland
Upper Lehigh
St Patrick's Day Parade Plans for Freeland
Preparations for a large St Patrick's Day demonstration in Freeland aim to draw the region's biggest crowd for the March 17 celebration. A parade of Catholic societies will form at St Ann's parish with John J. McNelis as chair and 1. B Buckley as secretary, marching at 2 p.m. Invitations extend to many local societies and towns. A general committee will meet Sunday to finalize invitations and arrangements.
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Freeland
St. Patrick's Day
Ireland
Division 19
Lehigh
St. Ann’s
John J. McNelis
Buckley
White Haven
Eckley
Hazleton
Audenried
Beaver
John B. Quigley
Thos. J. Boyle
St. Ann's
D. J. Kennedy
Pioneer Corps
James P. McNelis
St. Patrick’s
James Harkins
Brief Items of News From Region and Towns
A collage of short notes covers local events, trials, retirements, and sales. Hugh O'Donnell was acquitted of a killing charge from last July. Mrs. Catherine Sachs of Hopeville is buried at 79. Lansford bought a $1400 used La Franc fire engine. Weatherly orders a $2900 Silsby steamer and hose. The Trinity will present a Freeland and Foster official vote, and reserved seats for a monster minstrel show go fast. A blizzard with seven below zero and thunder accompanies the storm. Committees discuss plans for a new hall, nothing decided. Local bounties: Hugh Malloy to receive $2 and four $1 payments for cattle kills. Fred Horlacher may retire March 1, with Lebanon Brewing taking over his premises as warehouse. N J Downs Elixir marketed as a reliable cough cure. Rockafellow's broken bank appraisers peg depositor recovery at about 9.5 percent amid broad local discontent.
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Hugh O'Donnell
Homestead
Pinkerton
Gerda Olsho
Richmond
Musical Conservatory
Centre Street
Catherine Sachs
Hopeville
Adam Sachs
Freeland
Henry Hill
Eckley
Foster
Opera House
Faas
Mercury
Young Men’s
Pioneer Corps
Emmet
Hugh Malloy
Fred. Horlacher
Ridge Street
Allentown
Lebanon Brewing Company
Stahl & Co
N. J. Downs
Schilcher
Rockafellow
Wilkes-Barre
Entering Portland Harbor in a North Easter
A Lewiston Journal account warns mariners to stay cautious near Portland harbor as a wintry northeaster drives ships from the coast. A recent voyage saw a captain relinquish control, drink ashore, and endure nine days battling a raging sea before limping back to harbor.
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Portland Harbor
House Island
Portland
Seguin
Lewiston Journal
Castoria Recalled As A Family Remedy Phrase
Nostalgic ad line traces Castoria use through generations from baby to children. The wording emphasizes a motherly routine and long standing trust in the product across ages without detailing health effects or claims.
Sale Notice for Horse and Tackle by John J Gallagher
A horse a truck wagon and buckboard also one heavy and one light set of harness are for sale. Apply to John J Gallagher Vive Points Freeland.
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Het Sale
John J. Gallagher
Vive Points
Freeland
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Electric Railway Company
Pennsylvania
C. A. Snow & Co
Washington
D.C
Aiken
Pittsburg
M Bates
Lehman
Bumpus
K Byler
Morgantown
A Frantz
Joralemon
Troy
E Lee
Conshobocken
Conshobocken, Inhaler
J B Lewis
Renova
F Long
Scranton
Bird Warbler
J © Maloney
Beaver Falla
Pitman
A C McKinney
Chatham Row
M G Pratzman
Lehigh Gap
Rushing
I R Donecho
FE Rushing
Marietta
Starz
Nut-Lock
W Steel
Reading
Stevens
Norristown
P Wenz
Meadville
Talk
Bayseek
Hazle
Patrick J. Gallagher
Democratic Committee
Gallagher
Brehm
Philadelphia
Internal Revenue Officials
John Dusheck
Luzerne
Brussels
Nolens Yolens
Tarnovski
St. Petersburg
Naecke
Manchester Times
St. Louis Republic
New York World
P.O
Vreeland Opera House
Robert Emmet
Kemp
F. Davis
Dr. Schilcher
Weatherly
Jacobs & Barasch
Jouan Dd. Hayes
Cor, Walnut and
Pine Streets
Orion Stroh
Justice of the Peace
Libor Winter
Front Street
Gale
Cottage Hotel
Main and
Washington Streets
Matt - Sieger
Starling
Depierro - Bros. Cafe
Sorver
Gibson, Dougherty
Kaufer Club
Rosenbluth
Mumuin
Hennessy
THE
World's Fair Monster Minstrels
Edward Faas
Po.ss
Ario P. Mayberry
Bea
the Tribune
Castoria
Ga. B. Aoe
Wishbeck
Condy
Boyle
Rocheseter
Ballentine
Youngling
Centre - Street
Ol. Goeppert
Washington House
Centre
Francis Brennan
South Centre Street
Eee
L. V
Re Reece
WM. Wehrman
Centre St
GEO. Chestnut
Nellis
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