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Freeland Tribune

Location

Freeland, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1901

Page

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Fire damp kills two at Pine Ridge colliery

Two mine superintendents D J Williams and William Morgans died in the Pine Ridge colliery of the Algonquin Coal Company after a fire damp incident. Six rescuers became overwhelmed, a second party of ten was drawn in, and all eight men were brought to the shaft by 10:30 PM. Early and Fortune were nearly dead but survived. Williams and Morgans were prominent Wyoming mining officials.

Pine Ridge Algonquin Coal Company Miners Mills D. J. Williams William Morgans Delaware Williams and Morgans William Early Martin Fortune Fortune Williams Morgans Early Wyoming

Bride Nurse Weds City Man In Manila Era Romance

Father E S Phillips of St. Gabriel's joined Arthur J Evans and Miss Elizabeth Oakes in marriage yesterday at the Miners hospital. Oakes, a daughter of George Oakes of Humboldt, cared for Evans after an operation. Evans is a Lehigh Traction conductor and former member of the Eighteenth regiment in the Philippines.

E. S. Phillips St. Gabriel's Church Arthur J. Evans Elizabeth Oakes Humboldt Miners’ Hospital Mr. Evans Miss Oakes George Oakes Humbolt Lehigh Traction Philippines Hazleton Standard

Silent wedding at Ashland United by mute minister

Miss Emma Kehler and John Zimmerman wed at Ashland in a unique ceremony. The Rev J M Koehler of Philadelphia officiated, with fifteen mute guests and the entire service conducted in sign language. A wedding feast followed at a top hotel.

Ashland Emma Kehler John Zimmerman J. M. Koehler Philadelphia

Bells Ring and Farewell for Pastor at Local Churches

Bells will observe Christmas according to the Russian calendar with a midnight mass and chimes at 11 p m and 12 o’clock at St Mary s on Fern Street. English Baptist members hold a farewell supper for Rev B C Murphy before his departure to Wyoming County. Central Railroad wage talks stall with non union hiring and a coal and iron police contingent planned. Perry Vanauker recovers from injuries after a football game mishap near Ridge Street School.

St. Mary's Fern Street English Baptist Church B.C. Murphy Wyowing Thomas Evans Murphy Central Railroad of New Jersey Brotherhood New York Jersey City Philadelphia Perry Vanauker W. H. Vanauker Main Street Miners’ Hospital Ridge Street

Death notices and local incidents from the West and coal mine

Telegram from Anaconda Montana reports the death of Hugh Gallagher of Anaconda. Burial arrangements await in Freeland via his brother James Gallagher of Highland. In Plymouth a gas explosion at Delaware and Hudson No 2 colliery killed one man and injured six while workers laid pipes. Ad copy notes a universal digesting product Kodol Dyspepsia Cure from Grover's City drug store. Beaver Meadow striping contract awarded to Coyle Bros employing 125 men for five years.

Anaconda Montana Hugh Gallagher James Gallagher Highland Freeland Delaware and Hudson No. 2 Plymouth John Radusky Grover's City Drug Store Coxe Bros. & Co Beaver Meadow Coyle Bros

Wilkes Barre mayoral mandamus sought and other region items

City Solicitor McHugh filed a mandamus to add the mayoral election to the ballot for Wilkes Barre. A fire at the Delaware mine was quashed after two weeks with $3,000,000 in coal at risk. Injuries include William Carey losing both hands and planned future amputation. Druggists contest renewal fees. Savage sues Rev Novicki over alleged church funds misuse. Welsh eisteddfod planned for Memorial Day in Wilkes Barre. Thomas Clark sues for 10,000 after wagon accident. Hazleton Gas works lease rejected by directors. Measles diphtheria affect Tombhicken students. Ellis Mainwaring near death after knockout drops. Rev John Picton dies at 76. Hugh Hughes foiled a street robbery attempt.

Delaware Delaware and Hudson Company William Carey Honesdale Wilkesbarre State Pharmaceutical Board Simon Savage Nanticoke Rev Novicki St. Francis Savage Plymouth Edwardsville Plains Pittston Thomas Clark New York Hazleton Gas Company Tombhicken Ellis Mainwaring West Pittston John Picton Baptist Church Hugh Hughes Hughes Brewery

Theatrical Night Show At Grand Opera House

A musical comedy A Million a Minute satirizing Wall Street brokers played last evening at the Grand Opera house. The rapid-fire repartee and strong songs kept the audience alert and impressed. next on the bill is Grime's Cellar Door on the 9th with James B. Mackie continuing as comedian. Also notes a rising child death rate from croup and lung troubles and promotes One Minute Cough Cure from Grover's City drug store, plus a reminder of a special ALO meeting.

Wall Street Grand Opera House James B. Mackie Hoyt Grover City ALO. 1 Division No. 41 A. O. UL Grand Opera House Hall Don McCole Grover’s City Drug Store

Local Notes From Freeland Through A Busy Two Days

Happenings around Freeland include the Central Pennsylvania Brewing Company completing its tee house and stables on Luzerne street with horses and wagons in place. Talks of Quay's U S Senate bid and Sunday barber shop closing ordinances stir local politics and daily life.

Freeland Central Pennsylvania Brewing Company Luzerne Street H. W. Haworth Harrisburg Jack Quay United States Luzerne County Kelper's George Matinky Poster Township No. 5 Dreddo Markle & Co J. B. Kerschner the Reformed Church Rockport

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