Result of the vote in Freeland borough and Hazle townships
Republicans gain two council seats and one school director in Freeland as state tickets tie. Democrats win most borough offices. In Foster township both sides split but Republicans surge. Hazle township sees Democrats claiming a full slate with notable margins for key posts including Spaide and Conahan figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foster
Butler
Hazle
Foster Township
Carr
Nuatice
Hazle Township
Hancock
Gildea
Sweeney
Sharkey
Connors
Conahan
McGeehan
Spaide
Accidents and Deaths Reported Across Mountain Districts
Shortly after noon on Tuesday James P. McNelis of Ridge street, a pumpman in No 2 slope Highland, was injured when his right arm was caught in gearing. Another miner John Herron of No 1 slope freeman was injured by falling rock, dislocated hip and body injuries. Major Henry C Reichard of Wilkes Barre died suddenly at his home after neck pain, aged 56, leaving a wife and six children. Mrs Ann Denng and daughter Sarah of Pittston judged insane. three young rouse boys John Kososki Andrew Rustick Martin Parduski missing from Mill Creek. A search party organized. subscriptions urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James P. McNelis
Ridge Street
Highland
John Herron
Drifton
Herron
Front
Washington Streets
Freeland
Reichard
Henry C. Reichard
Wilkes- Barre
Ann Denng
Sarah
Pittston
Rouse
Mill Creek
Wilkes-Barre
John Kososki
Andrew Rustick
Martin Parduski
Ink Stand Gift To President Cleveland From James Scott
James Scott a coalware manufacturer shipped a carved ink stand to Hon W H Hines Wilkes Barre as a Cleveland gift. The 11 by 7 by 2 inch stand features a Capitol dome lid and four small legs with two ink wells a thermometer and a Grover Cleveland inscriptions on the base. A paper weight accompanies the gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Scott
W. H. Hines
Wilkes-Barre
Cleveland
Capitol
Grover Cleveland
U.S. A
Washington, D. C
Butler and Foster District Vote Totals and Local News
In Butler district the vote for district officers showed James Rhoda Sr. 22 and T A Briggs 24 for judge, James Jackson 27 and P W Amon 11 for inspector, James Rhoda Jr 25 and Fred Landmesser 12 for assistant assessor. In Foster district William Stoker was chosen judge, Thomas Davis inspector, George Kishbaugh assistant assessor. Local youths join Mayberry band fair interest at Freeland opera house. Charles Crouse of Stockton visited. Two citizens won recent Foster township elections, seen as worthy of greater things. Milton Mowery of Stockton visited his mother. New slope near Railroad Street started. collieries shut for Washington’s Birthday and resume tomorrow. South Heberton promises amusement. local men seek records at gun event. P J Devaney and Edward M Riley visited from Lattimer and Harleigh. Chas Keenan visited Lattimer. Some miners report tool shortages. A thief entered Mr Golick’s Railroad Street stable stealing mining tools. Ladies Missionary Society tea in Presbyterian church proceeds aid missions. Griffith Jones may be called to pigeon shoot with Strack of Crystal Ridge. Strack’s friends unhappy with last match.
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Butler
James Rhoda, Sr
T. A. Briggs
James Jackson
P. W. Amon
James Rhoda, Jr
Fred Landmesser
Foster
William Stoker
Thomas Davis
George Kishbaugh
Freeland Opera House
Charles Crouse
Stockton
Foster Township
Milton Mowery
Railroad Street
Washington
South Heberton
P. F. Heenahan
P. J. Devaney
Lattimer
Edward M. Riley
Harleigh
Chas, F. Keenan
Latiimer
Golick
Ladies’ Missionary Society
Presbyterian Church
Griffith Jones
Strack
Crystal Ridge
Reading visitors and local notes from town
Miss Cassie Jacoby of Reading visits relatives while William Moore now of Pottsville visits friends in town and Buck Mountain. Henry Hill Jr. mangles a finger rolling oil barrels needing five stitches. Tramps are increasing in the area and chased a Foundryville resident. The new L V R R train boosts showgoers from the North Side amid praise. Hazleton opera to see a large town delegation. Miss Ray James and brother John head to Kutztown to visit sister Lizzie at normal school. Mrs A Rickert visits Mt. Carmel relatives. Miss Mattie Snyder of Silver Brook calls on friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cassie Jacoby
Reading
William Moore
Pottsville
Buck Mountain
Henry Hill, Jr
F. W. Ray
White Haven
Foundryville
North Side
Hazleton Opera
Ray James
Brother John
Kutztown
Lizzie
A. Rickert
Mt. Carmel
Mattie Snyder
Silver Brook
Sick lists and local news from Erie miners report
Candy McCole and Michael McGlynn are on the sick list. Daniel Boyle had a toe crushed Tuesday and will be idle at least a week. Dan Brady of Philadelphia is a visitor here and entertaining. Collieries operate at the place today. Erie Soldiers' and Sailors' Home houses 404 elderly veterans, 89 admitted this year. 10 discharged for rule violations. Pensions for inmates total $2,214 monthly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Candy McCole
Michael McGlynn
Daniel Boyle
Dan Brady
Philadelphia
Dan
Erie Soldiers’ and Sailors
Pennsylvania
Public Notices And Local News Briefs From Freeland Area
Local schools closed for the day. Robert Emmet Social Club to hold annual entertainment March 4 at the opera house. Reported deaths at Shenandoah collieries and a railroad incident near there. Middleburg residents seek a local post office. Washington’s birthday observance by Camp 147 P O S of A. Rev J T Lloyd to preach at Welsh Baptist church February 25. Rescue efforts abandoned at Gaylord colliery. Italian Tony Laboretto wounded in Hazleton. Andrew Brinsco dies after being crushed at Beaver Brook colliery. Lehigh and Susquehanna division engineers and firemen to work four days a week starting soon. Wakefield Electrical Engineering Co to begin Traction road work from Harleigh to Freeland Monday with 150 workers, increasing as weather permits. Schedule of local events including Mayberry band fair, Robert mint Social Club entertainment, and St Patrick’s Beneficial Society ball. Massillon mine shutdowns and wage disputes reported. Racine factories resume operations with 600–1,000 and 450 workers respectively. Robbery attempt and wounding of night telegraph operator at Thompsonville.
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Robert Emmet
Opera House
George Heller
Rufus Clause
Shenandoah
Michael Coakley
Middleburg
Dennison Township
White Haven
Washington
Centre Street
J. T. Lloyd
Wilkes-Barre
Welsh Baptist Church
Fern Street
Plain Speaker
Wakefield Electrical Engineering Company
Philadelphia
Harleigh
Freeland
Charles E. Hague
Hazleton Company
Wakefield Company
Mayberry
Freeland Opera House
Robert Minet
St. Patrick's Beneficial Society
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James D. Tancock
Tlenry PF. Morrow
James McCready
Cornelius Gildea
Joseph P. Salmon
J. Altmitter
Burges
William H. Vanhorn
Patrick McLaughtin
Tun Cornell
Libor Winter
Joseph Neubage
Bow. Buttor
Charles Dusheek
Ebeee
William Meehan
Eleetion
Myron Zimmerman
James McKinley
Peter Magagna
M. E. Freitzinger
Eyan Woodring
Hugh Malloy
Schual Dire BF
Kate
N. A
McKnight
James I. Ferry
George C. Schaub
Jonah Evan Re
H. G. Deppe
Tay Levy
Aminat
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Lehigh
Congressui
Galusha
Albert Walp
Edwin Milne
Nathan Heiney
Daniel Wooner
David Mace
Wwe Overseer
Christopher Sigman
Tee Henry Beck
Hoover
Edwin Young
Albert Snyder
William Ze
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J.B. Altanitier
George C. Farrar
Bernard Carr
Thomas Jenking
Theodore B. Pundy
John Slattery
D. Cy
William Miller
Thomas Brown
Patrick Kennedy
Charles North
John W. Davis
John D. Davis
Edward Quinn
Ae ‘Ohn Campbell
Cid Reneval Saft
Calvin Waldron
George Menceley
John Evans
Bool
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Joseph Handling
Jacob Zeislett
John F. Gallagher
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John Wilson
Joseph Evans
Albert Buchman
Archie Keers
August Eisbacher
William J. Marks
Walter J. Kvons
Frank Soloman
Freeland Fire Department
Upper Lehigh Coal Company
Upper Lehigh
Standard
Lehigh Valley
Tidewater
McCready
Altmiller
Upper Lehigh Notes
Eckley
Jeddo
Gaylord
Plymouth
Tony Laboretto
Diamond Addition
Hazleton
Andrew Brinsco
Beaver Brook
Lehigh and Susquehanna Division
New Jersey Central Railroad
Cucano
Massilon
Ohio
Jackson County
Chicago
Racine
Wis
J. L Case Threshing Machine Works
Mitchell & Lewis Wagon Works
Wight
Spriveriep
Mass
Adams Express Company
Thompsonville
Conn
James Nall
NEW York Clothiers
Jacobs & Barasch
Freeland, Pa
Amandus Oswald
Youx D., Hayes
Birkbeck
M Halpin
Walnut and
Pine Streets
Orson Stroh
Joan M.earn
Franklin Street
J. Oneml
Pudeic Square
Alex. Shollack
Cor
Washington and
Walnut Streets
Washburn & Turnbach
Front Street
Neal Pine
Keiper
Steam Marble Works
Laurel and Mine
Philip Keiper
PROP
Cottage
Main Streets
Fred, Haas
Wm. Wehrman
Five Points
Condy O. Boyle
Rochester
Ballentine
Youngling
Tl. Goepperi
Washington House
Walnut Street
CG. B. Payson
Francis Brennan
Sl South Centre Street
Depierro - Bros. Cafe
Gibson
Dougherty
Kaufer Club
Rosenbluth
Mumim
Tennessy
Philip Geritz
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