Rail timetable shows early 1900s Northeast routes and links
The document lists passenger train departures and arrivals for the Ehigh Valley Railroad and Delaware Susquehanna and S Cullyll Railroads, detailing routes from Freeland to Weatherly Mauch Chunk Allentown Bethlehem Easton Philadelphia New York and to Scranton Wilkes Barre Hazleton Shenandoah Pottsville and more. It includes times, connecting points at Hazleton Junction with electric cars and notes on supe rintendent contacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ehigh Valley Railroad
Freeland
Weatherly
Mauch Chunk
Allentown
Bethlehem
Easton
Philadelphia
New York
Sandy Run
White Haven
Wilkes-Barre
Pittston
Scranton
Hazleton
Euston
Lee
Mulanoy City
Shenandoah
Mt. Carmel
Shamokin
Pottsville
Sandy Rue
Wagerbarre
Mahanoy City
Mauch Chun
Lek
Cortlandt Street
New York City
J.T. Keith
Delaware
Susquehanna
Scullylkkill Ralroad
Dritton
Jeddo
Kekley
Hazle Brook
Stockton
Beaver Meadow Road
Roun
Hazleton Junction
Harrod
Gramueiny
Tombicken
Deringer
Drifton
Oneida Junction
Turwood Road
Humboldt Road
Oneida
Sheppton
Harwood
Uranberry
Harwood Road
Gaz
Unday
Trine
Tombick *N
Cranberry
Hagleton Junction
Oan
Harwood Iow
Roan
Silam
Hagle Brook
Eckley
Jeanesville
Audenrich
Traction Company
P. Kt
Wilkenbar
Political Move Blocks Deputy Register Appointment
Judge Carter of the orphans' court delays the deputy register appointment under Register Mainwaring, as the deputy also serves as court clerk. Borough politics run quiet with Democratic candidate John F. Boyle for burgess and Republicans nominating Editor Fowler, Steve Crasher for burgess, Daniel Kline for tax collector. Foster township Democratic convention set for Woodside school house tonight after delegate selection. Republicans assign delegates Saturday for their convention next Monday. Ex County Commissioner Dollard named upstate in Wilkesbarre courthouse. The Philadelphia Press Almanac for 1900 is issued with maps diagrams charts and tables, priced 25 cents by news dealers or mail subscription.
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Robert P. Robinson
Carter
Orphans’ Court
Register Mainwaring
Carte
John F. Boyle
Burgess
Fowler
Steve Crasher
Daniel Kline
Foster Township
Woodside School House
Thomas M. Dollard
Wilkesbarre
Philadelphia Press
Brief Items of News From Freeland and Nearby
Mrs Boyle of Bethlehem visits her daughter Mrs Sweeney. Preparations widen to open another stripping at Upper Lehigh. Neal Brestin of Jeddo becomes Lehigh Traction motorman. Coal mine injuries strike John Gresko and James Harkins in Jeddo and Drifton. Miners at Cross Creek Coal Co learn of a 2 percent wage advance. The Gunner's Mate owner Augustus Pitou visits Freeland. The Greek Catholics observe Christmas at St Mary’s church. Several small incidents. local officials, schools, and society notes mixed with business, sports, and labor updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James T Harkins
Drifton
Dr. Brackett
Conyngham
Oberrender
Ridge
Front Streets
G. B. Markle & Co
McMenamin's
Grand Opera House
Harry Smith
Irvin Smith
North Washington Street
Hugh Matley
Upper Lehigh
Malley
Lower Luzerne
Georges. Berris
Freeland
Saddy Run
Highland Road
William A
Connell Coal Company
Duryea
No. 5
Mary Herron
John Herron
Pront Street
Order of Sisters of Mercy
Hazleton Convent
Miss Herron
John Conahan
Sixth Regular Artillery
General Otis’ Palace
Manila
Philippines
J. H. Cloud
Crifton
Deaths and Funerals in a Busy Local Page
A sequence of obituaries and notices spans Hazleton to Jeddo and White Haven, noting deaths by suicide and illness, including Conrad Wasselman 37 and Mollie Brandmier 16, plus funeral processions for Mrs. Sweeney and Mrs. Bittner. Also listed are James Smith 12 and John Hirbach, while legal notices involve Knights of Malta sects in a Philadelphia suit.
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Conrad Wasselman
Hazleton
Cranberry Junction
Anthony O'Donnell
Hokendauqua
Charles Sweeney
Freeland
Solomon Bittner
Jeddo
Mollie Brandmier
Fred Brandmier
Pond Creek
White Haven
James Smith
Oakdale
Berwick
John Hirbach
Lanurytown Hospital
Hazley Brac
William H. Cool
Carbon County
Pittston
Wyoming Valley
Charles Snyder
Friat Lehighton
Knights of Malta
Order
Philadelphia
Order Concern
True Value of Food Economy for Wages Earners
Laura Clark Rockwood argues that food costs overwhelm wages yet nutrition suffers from blind purchasing. The piece compares cheaper cuts like neck meat to tenderloin, showing a 30 cent meal can feed four, with thrice cooked uses and croquettes. It urges choosing economical, nourishing options and notes west prices.
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Laura Clark Rockwood
New York
West
Tommy Shearer Company at Grand Opera House features
The Tommy Shearer Company continues a week long engagement at the Grand Opera House presenting high class specials between acts. Tommy Shearer performs new jokes and songs with Will H Vedder Edward Barton and Murray and Murray adding acts. Tonight they present A Day of Reckoning by Dore Davidson with tickets 10 20 and 30 cents. Ladies with special tickets can upgrade for 15 cents at Mc Menumin's before 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy Shearer
Grand Opera House
Isom
Will H. Vedder
Edward Barton
Murray
Edith Randall
Dore Davidson
McMenumin's
McMenamin's
Subtle Advertisement Draws Reader Attention
A quiet ad in the newspaper proves readers scan every section, showing ads across the paper attract attention even when not conspicuous.
Woman Must Stand Trial in Forgery Case with Stephenson
George Stephenson pleaded guilty to forgery after aiding Mrs. Alice Jones of Parsons in mortgaging her husband property and eloping to England where both were arrested. Judge Lynch postponed sentencing awaiting Mrs. Jones trial next term, noting both cases linked and rumors of her case dismissal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Stephenson
Alice Jones
Parsons
Stephenson
England
Also Mentioned on This Page
Political Pointers
The
Tribune
Murrio
Michael Murrin
Tully
Vreeland
Henry Tully
Foster School Board
Ziestloft
Hopper
McGill
Hoffman
William Moyer
Ripple’s
Rumsey
Miss Streator
Kellar
Evans
Lesser
Doudt
John Metagar
Butler, Sheldon & Co
G. R. Markle
Wm. Sheeman
Augustus Rupus
Goocer
Ranch Opera House
Pitow
Augustus Pitow, Jr
Council
Kline
Davis
Schwabe
Mulhearn
Burgess Gallagher
Fredrick
Freeland Scnior Voara
Trevaskis
Bell
McCole
Vanhorn
Geo. T. Brown
J. B. Laubach
Toueck
Everitt
Treasury
Brown
Young Men's Corps
Young Men's
C. T. A. B. Corps
Hugh Malloy
John White
Charles McElwee
Hugh Kennedy
Harry Gallagher
Alex. Mulhearn
John Paltz
Neal Gallagher
D. J. Boyle
William Carlin
J. J. McMenamin
St. Ann's Band
Thomas Welsh
Frank Gallagher
Thomas John
James Burns
P. J. Duffy
Frank McKinley
James MecGroarty
Patrick Duffy
Leo Mc Donald
San Es
Standard
Standard Oil Company
Mineral Oil Company
J. ©. Bright
Bright
Reading
Mr. Bright
Gentemen
A. Oswald's
Tommy Shearer Company
Freeland Opera House Co
Commedian
Emmy Shearer
Isabelle Fletcher J
Cotorio
Jonn J
Florence Murray
SJ Brotherhood
Selelto
Amandus Oswald
N.W. Cor
Centre and
Front Sts
Depierro - Bros. Cafe
Stockon
Dougherty
Kaufer Club
Uth
Mumm
Hennessy
P. F. McNulty
South Centre Street
Lalla Meaes
Thompson
Quincy
Tiusmszert
Libor Winter
Front Street
Temperance Leek
Cluara
Phila
Senie
Birkbeck
Orson Stroh
Law
M. Carr
Attorney-at-Law
Postoffice Building
G. Roses McLaughlin
Brennan's
Centre St. Freeland
Rj, Odonnell
Campbell
A. Buckley
Justice of the Peace
Tribune Building
Main Street
Birkbeck’s
Washington Street
Hess
Kerowich
Candy
Boyle
Rochester
Youngling
Centre Street
George Fisher
East Walnut Street
Pathie Deais Laney
Mehal
T. Campbell
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