Freeland Board Reappoints Teachers and Chooses Two New Applicants
Freeland school directors last evening reappointed all returning teachers for the coming term and added one primary grade teacher. Twenty-two applicants vied for sixteen regular positions with votes tallied. all last year’s teachers except George N. Vanauker were considered. The board also reviewed substitute choices, building plans for a new assembly room, and bids for repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeland
George N. Vanauker
E. F. Hanlon
Gav. McLaughlin
Myron Zimmerman
Geo. C. Farrar
Edgar Schmidt
Kate Rogan
Tillie Lindsay
Eld McLaughlin
Kate Timony
Katie Winter
Isabella Crawford
Anna Sensenbach
Annie Gillespie
Carrie Bilger
Sarah M. Denneny
Danial Coxe
Kline
Borough Council July Session Hears Walnut Street Damage Claim
The July borough council met Monday with members Kline Rute Smith Rudewick Schwabe Sweet and Moerschbacher present. James Lewis complained Walnut street grading damaged his hill property and the street committee was asked to investigate. The Vine street dispute was revisited and D J McCarthy on behalf of the Johnson estate proposed donating twenty five feet of ground under specified conditions. The council ordered the street committee to confer with the solicitor and interested parties with an amicable settlement anticipated. The building committee was authorized to erect a flagpole by the Municipal building. Treasurer Davies reported cash on hand of 8352.66 and Street Commissioner Davis reported.
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Kline
Rute
Smith
Rudewick
Schwabe
Sweet
Moerschbacher
James Lewis
Walnut Street
Vine Street
D. J. McCarthy
Johnson
Davies
Davis
Murder arrest in Philadelphia for Hazleton death of Joseph Modena
Antonio Lombardo of 713 Kater Street Philadelphia is charged with murdering Joseph Modena a junk dealer near Drifton and Ebervale on April 26. Modena was killed with a knife and revolver then dragged into woods and burned. A second man fled. Lombardo was captured with policemen Gal lagher Walker and Ramoneth and will be heard today in Hazleton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Joseph Modena
Drifton
Hazleton
Antonio Lombardo
Kater Street
Gallagher and Walker
Ramoneth
Died Last Evening at West Main Street Home
Mrs Bridget Conners died last evening at her home on West Main street near Ridge at 9 30. She was about 75 and died from general debility. She was sister to Mrs Sarah Campbell of West Main street and Edward Leslie of Wilkesbarre. Funeral Friday at 9 am with a requiem mass at St Ann's church and interment at St Ann's cemetery. Томас С smith discharged from Miners hospital after coal fall injuries. remains weak and unable to work for months.
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Bridget Conners
West Main Street
Ridge
Sarah Campbell
West Main Streeet
Edward Leslie
Wilkesbarre
St. Ann's Church
St. Ann’s Cemetery
Thomas Smith
Jeddo
Alvintown
Mr. Smith
Flag Raised at Municipal Building by Early Morning Volunteer
Steve Crasher climbed to the tower at 5 o clock this morning and nailed the national colors. The flag is not very large but serves as a patriotic gesture and will be displayed today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Crasher
Steve
Freeland Tribune debuts as tri weekly edition
The Freeland Tribune published its first tri weekly issue last evening. The paper is described as neat and spicy and the publishers are credited for forethought in keeping abreast of the times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeland Tribune
Times
Freeland Cory
Hazleton
Plain Speaker
Earlier Than Usual Tribune Issue Time
The paper is released a few hours earlier to allow the Tribune’s employer to observe part of the holiday. The change shortens the printing schedule and adjusts distribution for the holiday period.
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the Tribune
Fourth of July Parade in Freeland Planned by Citizens Hose
Attorney John H. Bigelow to deliver a 2 PM Fourth of July oration at Public Park. Parade forms 1:30 PM from Front and Washington, proceeding via Washington Carbon Centre Chestnut Pine Birkbeck Front to Public Park. Firemen, veterans, societies, and Citizens Band participate. annual hose company picnic to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Bigelow
Freeland
Citizens’ Hose Company
James P. McNelis
Alds
John F. Boyle
W. J. Morgan
B. Coxe
Citizens’ Band
National Slavonian Society
St. Joseph's Society
St. John's Society
Darktown Fire Brigade
St. Ann’s Parish
Front
Washington
Carbon Street
Carbon
Centre
Pine
Birkbeck
John S. Bigelow
Former Bristol Resident Edward Kelly Dead in Bucks County
Edward Kelly of Bristol Bucks county died Monday at Eckley where he had lived many years. He leaves a wife and eleven children. His brother in law James Gallagher and daughter Bridget went to attend the funeral after leaving Adams street yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Kelly
Bristol
Bucks County
Eckley
North Side
James Gallagher
Adams Street
Bridget
Building Under Roof at Municipal Building Progress
The roof was placed on the Municipal building yesterday and the tower nears completion. The finished structure looks better than expected but falls short of the majority’s last summer debt increase anticipation.
Early 7 PM Closures Prompt Evening Shopping Push
Local stores plan to close at 7 p.m ahead of a broader early closing movement. Shoppers are advised to complete purchases before the deadline, with few exceptions noted.
Taken to Asylum From Jeddo for Violent Insanity
James Quigley, 38, was taken to Laury town asylum yesterday from his Jeddo home after showing symptoms of violent insanity. Reverend J B Kerschner led funeral services for Peter J Best of Conyngham this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Quigley
Laurytown Asylum
Jeddo
J. B. Kerschner
Peter J. Best
Conyngham
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Wenner & Sons
Corner Centre
Luzerne Streets
Hugh Malloy
Walnut Streets
Freeland School
Tnstruction Globe
P. C. Poyser
M. B
Tribune
Corps of Teachers
Freeland Board
Burgess Boyle
Burgess
Justice Buckley
Freeland Brewing Company
B. F. Youngman
William Birkbeck
J. D. Myers
W. E. Martin
Joseph McClelland
R. C. Roth
Press
M. H. Hunsicker
William Williamson
the Times
Laubach’s
Vienna Bakery
B. C. Laubach
Centre Street
Thomas Brown, Jr
Sporting Goods
Silas Woodring
Saratoga
Anton Schach
Postoffice
Amandus Oswald
N.W. Cor. Centre and
Front Sts., Freeland
Wm. J. Eckert
South Centre Street
Geo. H. Hartman
Central Hotel
Hushnerick Bros
Hal
Orson Stroh
Birkbeck Brick, Freeland
Tohn M. Carr
Postoffice Building
Grose McLaughlin
Brennan's
Contre St
Hed
R J. O'Donnell
Campbell Building
Joan J. McCbrearty
McMenamin Building
A. Buckley
Justice OF the Peace
Tribune Building
Main Street
D. N. Maley
Birkbeck's
S. E. Hayes
Birkbeck Brick
Washington Street
Hazelton Bros
New York City
Hess
Refowich
Andrew Zemany
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