Local Freeland Happenings and New Year Notes
Happenings of the Past Two Days in and Around Freeland record community news. Highlights include Berhard Dunn receiving a Manila made gift package from son Harry in the Philippines, and a Fern street youth, Andrew Gresko, suffering a serious knee injury at No. 5 colliery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berhard Dunn
Harry
Sam
Philippines
Manila
Third Cavalry
Andrew Gresko
Fern Street
No. 5
Jeddo
Miners’ Hospital
Freeland
Keiper’s
J. F. Beltz
Perth Amboy
N. J
D. S
John Leisenring
Upper Lehigh
University Hospital
Philadelphia
Groom Unable to Attend EdIth Crasher and Geisenger Wedding
Miss Edith Crasher of North Ridge street and Charles Geisenger of Sayre planned to wed yesterday but Lehigh Valley Railroad division work delay prevented the groom from obtaining leave. Preparations were complete and no delay was anticipated. Gessenger failed to arrive by the scheduled train and was telegraphed a reply that he must work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Crasher
North Ridge Street
Charles Geisenger
Sayre
Lehigh Valley
Gessenger
Obituary of Mrs Tabitha Granaway of Eckley
Mrs Tabitha Granaway aged 63 died at her South Washington street home after prolonged illness. She was the widow of the late Thomas Granaway an early Eckley resident. Funeral from Mrs Jane DeFoy’s residence corner Luzerne and Washington tomorrow at 2 pm. Rev FP Marshall to officiate. Interment at Freeland cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Ann’s Church
John Boyle
Silver Brook
Mary Gallagher
Highland
New Silver Brook
James McKelvey
McAdoo
Fannie Gallagher
Philadelphia
de Witt
Grover
City
Celia Faltz
George W. Paltz
T. J. Connors
Shamokin
Abraham Stroh
A. C. Vanauken
East Main Street
W. W. Hartman
Freeland Cemetery
Tabitha Granaway
South Washington Street
Well Prepared Almanac Praised by The Wilkesbarre Record
The 1901 almanac for Luzerne County received by the Tribune earns high praise from The Wilkesbarre Record. It is accurate, comprehensive, and a valuable reference for county affairs, with thorough local data and statistics faithfully compiled for public use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Tribune
Luzerne
Boyle Released On Bail After Habeas Hearing
Thomas J. Boyle of Highland was held on the December 15 shooting of Joseph Brezenski. A habeas corpus hearing in Wilkesbarre today secured Boyle’s release on bail until his trial, with his attorney John M. Carr handling his interests. Boyle was expected to return home this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. Boyle
Highland
Joseph Brezenski
Wilkesbarre
John M. Carr
Boyle
Luzerne County New Courthouse Site Picked on River Common
Judge Woodward ends court delays and rules the new million dollar courthouse must be built on the river common after nearly two years of injunctions and legal challenges. The decision settles the site question for the long debated project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luzerne County
Woodward
River Common
St Luke's Lutheran Church Elects New Officers
At the annual election, George Bechtlof was chosen Elder and D O Krommel Benj Hentz L V Steward Gustav Motzkus named Deacons Herman Ruchotzki as Treasurer and Henry G Fisher as Sexton. Officers will be installed next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Luke’s Lutheran Church
George Bechtlof
D. O. Krommel
Benj. Hentz
L. V. Steward
Gustav Motzkus
Herman Ruchotzki
Henry G. Fisher
Died in Drifton Miner Michael Rogers passes after lingering illness
Michael Rogers of Drifton died Monday from miners asthma after a lingering illness. Aged 41, he leaves a wife and five children. Funeral at 9:30 tomorrow, interment at St Ann's Cemetery. Kingston reports the death of Dr H S Clauser of Redlands Cal. His wife has lost several close relatives in recent disasters. Rev E S Phillips of Hazleton received a $1300 purse from the Ancient Order of Hibernians for his service. Grover's City Drug advertises One Minute Cough Cure for quick relief. Hazleton sees a fire in Diamond addition destroying two dwellings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Sundmacher
Kudlich
Drifton
Long Island City
DeWitt
Grover
Simon Croop
Hunlock Township
Michael Rogers
St. Ann's Cemetery
Kingston
H. S. Clauser
Redlands
Cal
Mohegan
E. 8. Phillips
Hazleton
Order of Hibernians
Yesday
Theatrical thrills at Grand Opera with Million a Minute
Tomorrow evening at the Grand Opera house audiences will see the effervescent musical comedy 1A Million a Minute a satire on Wall Street brokers with original music and a 25 player cast led by Claire Mitchell J J Raffael Beulah Esmond and Harry Brown Also Mildred Holland stars in Theodore Kremer drama The Power Behind the Throne and Across the Atlantic monologue by Edward H Frye part of Mining and Mechanical Institute series The old reliable comedy Side-Tracked will follow Glowing scenic effects costumes from Europe and a strong Far East appeal mark the season in Freeland
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Opera House
Wall Street New York
Claire Mitchell
Dull Opera
J. J. Raffael
McCaull and
Conreid
Beulah Esmond
England
Harry Brown
Huberta Pryme
McKinley
Jessie Burns
Comedienne
Mildred Holland
Theodore Kremer
Miss Holland
Augustin Daly
Aria
Atlantic
Edward H. Frye
Mining and Mechanical Institute
Two Great Nights at Freeland Tigers Ball
The Tigers Athletic Club hosted back to back events at Vannes opera house in Freeland. Record paid admissions surpassed all prior events as crowds packed the hall from 10:30 to 12, with Master of Ceremonies Thomas II Welsh and Miss Annie leading the march. Decor and lighting created a scene of splendor admired by locals and visitors from nearby towns. The Bengal tiger painting above the stage drew praise, and last night echoed the previous evening with a crowded, festive atmosphere welcoming the new century.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tigers Athletic Club
Freeland
Vannes’ Opera House
Thomas II
Annie
Special Meeting of Division No 41 O S at Grand Opera House
A special meeting of Division No 41 O S is scheduled for Friday evening January 4 at the Grand Opera House hall. By order of Con McCole, president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Division No. 41
O. S
Grand Opera House Hall
Con McCole
Dr Garrison Goes Insane in Scranton and Luzerne Jail
Dr William J Garrison of Dorranton previously of White Haven and once a Fregland dentist acted erratically in Scranton and was arrested. He distributed Bible stickers, damaged a window display, jumped on a bus, assaulted a driver, then fled to Wilkes Barre and Luzerne County jail before being committed to the Retreat asylum amid violent insanity signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Garrison
Dorranceton
White Haven
Fregland
Ile
Scranton
Garrison
Providence
Wilkesbarre
Luzerne County
Retreat Asylum
Illegal Hunting Prosecution Result From Local Club Work
Thomas Roberts of Freeland Game and Kish Protective Association helped prosecute a town youth for illegal hunting by admitting to killing a rabbit out of season. He paid a $10 fine plus costs. The club vows continued action against illegal hunting and fishing in Luzerne county. Also includes unrelated notices about indigestion remedies, Kodol Dyspepsia Cure, Grover's City drug store, and hats from A. Oswald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover's City Drug Store
Freeland Game and Kish Protective Association
Thomas Roberts
Luzerne County
Grover's
City Drug Store
Also Mentioned on This Page
UCC Elite
Refowich
Clothing and Shoe House
the Clock Tobacco Co
William Schwartz
Hazlet and Vicinity
Geo. Krommel
Birkbeck
Laubach
Vienna
Amandus Oswald
Sta
Selch Store
Hugh Malloy
Prop
Walnut
Butler Valley
Thomas Brown
North Centre Street
Lizzie Ruddy
Miners Mills
Bessie Sterling
Pittston
Dental
George H. Hartman
Bachman
Joseph Birkbeck
Givens
Wear Well Clothing
Frank Clemens
Lansford
Clemens
Daniel Griffith
Ciry Drug Store
Hazle Township
Diamond Addition
Chas, W. Chase
Nomadis
Aiden Benedict
Europe
A. O. Hf
DR. Garrison
Philo
Senie
Birkbeck Brick
Freeland, Pa
Hal
Orson Stroh
Postoffice Building
Grexes McLaughlin
Brennan's
Centre St. Freeland
R J, Odonnell
Campbell Building
Javen
Kane Building
the Juys
John J. McBrearty
McMenamin Building
South Centre Street
D* N. Maley
Birkbeck's
Washington Street
Hazelton Bros
New York City
R. 8S
Hess
Rerowich
Hos. A. Buckley
Justice OF the Peace
Tribune Building
Main Street
Geo
H. Hartman
Centre Street
Central Hotel
T. Gampbell
P. F. McNulty
E. J. Curry
Central Pennsylvania Brewing Company
Union
A. Oswald
Freeland Opera House Co
Lessees
New Music
teMenamin’s Store
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