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Freeland Tribune

Location

Freeland, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1900

Page

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Directors Meet Reshape Foster Township School Staff

Foster township school board met at Woodside to elect and assign teachers after resignations. New appointments include Clifton Harvey Hoffman 750 a year Maggie Carr 40 per month East Foster Margery Streator 40 and others. several last term teachers not re-appointed. New teachers named Don McGeihan Freeland Frank Hindson Sandy Valley Thomas Larricks Sandy Run Bessie Owens Freeland May Roth Freeland Maggie McFadden Eckley Leah Parry Upper Lehigh.

Foster Township Woodside W. BE. Martin Vanhorn Rubina Mackey Charles Shalters Elizabeth James Clifton Harvey Hoffman Maggie Carr East Foster Margery Streator Eckley John J. McGill Bessie Owens Annie McLaughlin Leah Parry Foundryville Maggie McFadden Hazle Frank Hindson Mary Gallagher May Roth Sandy Valley Mary Boyle Thomas Larricks John McGarry Upper Lehigh Jesse Alden Celia Gallagher Lulu Schmidt Ired Haiges Mary McHugh Mary McGill Freeland Harry Maue Hazleton Ellen P. Stewart Grace Palmer Wilkesbarre Sandy Run Pearl Mowrey Trazle Township Nellie Christy Bella McGinty May Kerbaugh Charles Kennedy M. W Garrett Lattimer Marvin Mason Carrie Krause Jennie Burke Frank Heinson Maggie Dougherty Milnesville Bernard Costello Ellen Harvey Maggie Williams Hollywood John McNertney Lottie Monroe Harleigh William Probert Kate McGinty Alter Street John Ellwood Mary Pullmer Kate Martin Ethel Richards iCate Lannon Bebervale Frank McHugh Mary Linslin Grace McGeechan Drifton Andrew Brannigan Mary Sweeney Mattie Cunningham Kate Gillespie Jeddo Joseph Gallagher Sue Gallagher Miriam Edwards

Hazle teachers list kept. few changes in staff

Hazle township school directors reappointed most last term teachers after Wednesday meeting. Several replacements noted among high and various district schools. New male teachers set at 350 monthly and female teachers at 40 monthly. Jacob Nagle of North Washington street injured in mine incident.

Jacob Nagle North Washington Street

Hazleton News Briefs and Local Notices

A man ill with cholera morbus after eating unripe fruit improves at home as doctors treat him. Two Hazleton youths rescue him and notify his physician. John James of Eckley marries Kate Farrar in a quiet ceremony. they will reside in town soon. A United Mine Workers meeting in Hazleton on July 30 will address four key issues: biweekly pay, powder price, union recognition, and dockage reform. Lodge 246 D O H installs new officers led by Karl Gross and August Mutzkos, with Abe Kaplan and Herman Rutkowski among others.

Hazleton John James Eckley Kate Farrar Marnage W. W. Hartman Park M. EB Gov. C. Farrar James Freeland Hazleton Sentinel Mrs. James Town United Mine Workers Schuylkill Lehigh Wyoming

Death of War Veteran John Hyer at 68 in Highland

War veteran John Hyer died Wednesday afternoon at the home of his step-son Louis Snyder in Highland. A private in Company K Third New York Infantry, he served in the Civil War and was at one time an inmate of the Soldiers' Home at Hampton, Virginia. He is survived by his wife and step-son. Funeral is set for 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon with interment at Freeland Cemetery.

John Hyer Louis Snyder Highland Mr. Slyer Mr. Hein Third New York Infantry Soldiers Hampton Freeland Cemetery

Property Sold in Public Sale to Frank O Donnell

The late Mrs. Sarah Gallagher estate sold at public sale yesterday morning with four bidders. The first bid started at 1000 dollars and climbed to 1775 dollars, purchased by Frank O Donnell of Chestnut Street who plans improvements. Also published today is the Freeland borough school district annual financial statement praising the board and noting education cost of 79 cents per pupil per month.

Sarah Gallagher Frank O'Donnell Chestnut Street O'Donnell Freeland Borough School Birranton Ridge Street John Walitaky Philip Moyer T. A. Buckley J. P Trinone Hes Sale Centre Ridge Washington South Adama Streets Andrew Zemany IL South Centre Street

Mass at Laurytown with Rev McMenamin Leading

Rev H L McMenamin will conduct a high mass in the chapel at Laurytown almshouse on Sunday morning. The choir from St Anns church will accompany to assist Katherine McMenamin at the services.

H. L. McMenamin Laurytown Almshouse St. Ann’s Church Laurytown Kather McMenamin

Bloodshed Averted as Shamokin Tracks Battle Halted

Shamokin officials thwarted Shamokin Mt. Carmel Electric Railway last night as workers moved tracks ten inches. A water hose at a plug and sworn officers prevented further movement while council ordered tracks returned to public bed. Dispute centers on paving costs the railway won’t cover.

Shamokin Street Committee

Burglars Target Lehigh Valley Freight Depot

Thieves entered the Lehigh Valley Railroad freight depot at dawn and stole a trunk owned by George Kovelik of Upper Lehigh and a dress suitcase belonging to Stanley Oberrender of the Freeland Overall Manufacturing Company. The items were taken to the nearby calm bank and broken open with contents scattered. detectives Brundage pursues leads with no arrests yet.

Lehigh Valley Railroad Company Baggage Department George Kovelik Upper Lehigh Stanley Oberrender Freeland Overall Manufacturing Company Brundage

Dinner in Honor of Mrs Elliott’s Guests

Mrs Thomas Elliott of Adams street gave a dinner to invited intimate friends yesterday. Miss Catherine McGinty and Miss Maggie McGill of Wilkesbarre attended. The dining room featured evergreens palms and roses. Guests thanked the hostess for her hospitality. attendees included John J. McGill John Houston Thomas A. McCole P C C Poyser Maggie Boyle Joseph Brennan Mrs Daniel Boyle and Mrs Edward McGeehan.

Thomas Elliott Adams Street Catherine McGinty Maggie McGill Wilkesbarre John J. McGill John Houston Thomas A. McCole P. CC. Poyser Maggie Boyle Carbon Street Joseph Brennan Daniel C. Boyle Edward McGeehan Town

Discharge of First Lieutenant Sundmacher from National Guard

An order from National Guard headquarters in Harrisburg announced the discharge and termination of the commission of First Lieutenant Louis A. Sundmacher of Company G, Ninth Regiment, noting he had been absent from his command more than thirty days without leave. Sundmacher is a resident of Drifton.

National Guard Harrisburg Louis A. Sundmacher Sundmacher Drifton

Trolley Excursion by Hazleton Company Planned Tonight

The City Concert Company of Hazleton will run a trolley to Freeland this evening. After arriving they will go to Public Park for an evening of dancing and festivities.

The City Concert Company Hazleton Freeland

East Stroudsburg Normal School Reopens September 4

East Stroudsburg Normal School plans a September 4 reopening. Principal Geo P Bible praised for building a strong faculty and modern facilities. The notice highlights healthful location, pure water, and homelike boarding, advising interested parents to inquire for terms and details. Additional notices mention local attorneys and real estate firms. Pay day at Drifton and Belley follows June wages for railroad workers.

East Stroudsburg East Stroudsbury East Stroudsburg Normal School Geo. P. Bible

Five dollar round trip to Niagara Falls by Lehigh Valley

The Lehigh Valley Railroad offers a five dollar round trip to Niagara Falls dated July 14 1900 with sale limited to July M and return valid through July 10 on any train except the Black Diamond express. Lehigh Valley Coal Company and the Delano Land Company voted yesterday to merge and consolidate.

Niagara Falls Lehigh Valley Railroad Lehigh Valley Ticket Agents Lehigh Valley Coal Company The Delano Land Company

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Wenner & Sons Corner Centre Luzerne Streets Hugh Malloy Walnut Streets Freeland School Music and Languages P. C. Poyser M. B Foster Township Board Harry Garri Lodge O. B Karl Gross R. S August Mutzkos L. S Chas. Dorn William — Stoltz August Becker Borough Thomas Brown, Jr Sporting Goods Silas Woodring Laubach Vienna B. C Neuurals Saratoga Anton Schach Postoffice Tribune Amandus Oswald N.W. Cor Wm. J. Eckert Suppliem South Centre Street Geo. H. Hartman Centre Street Central Hotel Smushnerick Brom South Centre Cons Orson Stroh LAW Om Rooms Land Birkbeck Brick Freelatt John M. Carr Attorney-At-Law George McLaughlin Brennan's Centre St Freelam R J. O'Donnell Campbell Building Foun J. McBrearty McMenamin Building South Centre Street Hos. A. Buckley Justice OF the Peace Attentery Tribune Building Main Street D. N. Maley Birkbeck’s Birkbesk Brie E. Hayes Washington Street Mgn Hazelton Bros S. Hess Refowich Bullétin Pell A Ek Scsew Zemany Beleley D. 8 Phila SVS LS Se
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