Drifton Area Timetable 1887 Rail Schedule
Sparse timetable details show trains from Drifton to Juddo Eckley Hazle Brook Stockton Beaver Meadow Road Koun Hazleton Junction and other points daily with Sunday variations. Additional routes connect Drifton to Harwood Cranberry Tombchicken Deringer Oneida Junction Sheppton and others with specific times in morning and afternoon. All trains connect at Hazleton Junction with electric cars on the Traction Company line and a note of accommodations at way stations between Hazleton Junction and Deringer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susquenna Anna
Scuvyskint RaRroap
Drifton
Juddo
Eckley
Hazle Brook
Stockton
Beaver Meadow Road
Koun
Hazleton Junction
Harwood
Cranberry
Tombchicken
Deringer
Oneida Junction
Harwood Road
Humboldt Road
Oneida
Sheppton
Tomhicken
Anu
Shoppton
Tombick 1
Crankey
Gewood
37 & M
Koan
Sham
Jeddo
Luther C. Smith
Superintenden
We Will Buy It The Political Outlook In Financial Circles
A Philadelphia financial paper mocks the presidential race and notes wall street confidence is bought votes in doubtful states. It claims the campaign will be a contest of boodle versus brains with money overpowering civic law and principle. It asserts the wealthier interests oppose Bryan and will buy votes in Indiana Ohio and Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street
Bryan
Indiana
Ohio
Illinois
Philadelphia
Fruits of Imperialism and the Philippine Army Debate
The piece argues that McArthur protested troop redeployments from the Philippines to China, warning that tapping away forces would revive Filipino resistance. After Root consulted Otis and a two day talk, no more troops would be sent. It claims a permanent U.S. army presence in the Philippines costs lives and money beyond any clear benefit, criticizing imperialist aims. Keiper's ice cream soda is promoted at the end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
China
McArthur
Root
Otis
Washington
MacArthur
Local Items Briefly From Freeland Area
Freeland notes record Rev J O Sehlenker of Hazleton spoke to the Freeland Luther League at St Luke s. Baker B C Laubach added two new wagons and a route at Nuremberg. Tribune millwork was overhauled in Drifton. Mrs Philip Dickson of South Heberton burned while yard work left her hands and face severely burned. August Mattis, Highland jig runner, is out of danger at Miners hospital. Peter Jasinski and Michalina Burzynska to wed next week at Hazleton Polish church. Chester Base Ball Club to run trolley to Hazle Park tomorrow night. Mrs William Williamson s Walnut street property under repairs. Mrs Peter Gallagher of South Heberton on sick list. A daughter born to Mr and Mrs Reuben Kresky of North Centre. Berries down to cents per part. A Oswald offers hats and caps in ample varieties. Sisters of Mercy at St Ann s convent enjoyed a Mt Yoager outing. South Motherton residents praise Tribune carrier service as most subscribe when agent called.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. O. Sehlenker
Hazleton
Freeland
Luther League
St. Luke's Church
League
Cincinnati
Baker B.C. Laubach
Nuremberg
Tribune
Drifton
George Fagan
Washington Street
August Mattis
Miners
Peter Jasinski
Michalina Burzynska
Chester
Hazle Park
Peter Gallagher
South Heberton
Reuben Kresky
North Centre
Street
A. Oswald's
Ile
Sisters of Mercy of
St. Ann's Convent
Mt. Yoager
South Motherton
Social Roundup of Local Residents and Visitors
A Hazleton party including Clem Susie Ella Mowler and John Westervelt spent last evening with friends in town. Miss Maggie Carr and Marie Gallagher visited Mrs. M J Hadesty on North Washington street. Mrs. Conrad Schaub attended a Weatherly funeral for Maggie Burke. Miss Marie McDonald hosted the ONeil sisters at Hazle Park. Mrs Ezra Wenrich of Philadelphia visits her mother on North Washington street. Judge Talsey of Wilkesbarre enjoyed a morning drive. William Stumpf called on friends. Miss May Roth vacations at Asbury Park New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clem
Susie
Ella Mowler
John Westervelt
Hazleton
Maggie Carr
Drifton
Marie Gallagher
Chester
M. J. Hadesty
North Washington Street
Conrad Schaub
Weatherly
Maggie Burke
Wilkesbarre
Ezra Wenrich
Philadelphia
Michael Marley
Washington Street
Judge Talsey
William Stumpf
Miss May Roth
Asbury Park
N. J
Round the Region and Local Labor Strikes in the Coal Region
Round the Region reports bail for Joseph Par cherite of Shamokin for working as a miner under another's certificate. John D. Thomas, inside foreman, also arrested for employing men without certificates. Connell Coal Company workers vote to return to previous wages after four months out on strike, due to family distress, affecting about 1,000 workers. The Luzerne county Republican League furniture sale raises 29.05. Bishop Hoban and diocesan priests plan a Paris Rome jubilee tour next month. Mrs Needham 71, mother of Attorney Needham and James Gaughan, dies. burial in Hazleton. Vestavia Bevato dies after blasting accident near Honey Brook. Maggie Cunningham injured after falling through skylight at Exchange Hotel, Wilkes-Barre. East Mauch Chunk school directors decide to bond $8,000 for a new school building. Michael & McGinley of East Mauch Chunk passes civil service exam. appointed to $1,200 a year census job in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Mine Workers
Joseph Parcherite
Shamokin
John D. Thomas
Connell Coal Company
Duryea
Hoban
Exchange Hotel
Wilkesbarre
East Mauch Chunk
Michael & McGinley
Laird H. Barber
Census Department
Washington
Supreme Court Reverses Four Lower Court Decisions in County Cases
The supreme court handed down rulings on several county cases. Four reversals and three sustained decisions include a judgment that the county cannot use Public Square for a new courthouse site in Mahon vs Luzerne. Lonzer vs Lehigh Valley Railroad reversed on grounds of assumed risk. Kerrigan vs Pardee reversed after lower court awarded him pay for coal he claimed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Court House
Mahon Va
Luzerne
Lonzer
Lehigh Valley Railroad Company
Stockton
Pardee & Co
Freeland School of Music and Languages Announces Summer Course
Pupils interested in the Freeland School of Music and Languages may register for the summer course tomorrow at the Tribune office between 9 and 11 in the morning and 2 and 5 in the afternoon. Details are in the advertisement on page one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeland School of Music and Languages
Tribune
Chester Base Ball Club Trolley Excursion to Marlo Park
The Chester Base Ball Club plans a trolley excursion to Marlo Park on July 14. Round trip tickets cost 25 cents. July Social tickets are 10 cents, with a Tenney party of Highland to Hale Park offering Rovod trips for a few cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Base Ball Club
Marlo Park
Highland
Hale Park
The Freeland Tribune Increases Publication to Thrice Weekly
The People’s Newspaper announces the Freeland Tribune will publish three times a week instead of twice. The Tribune is described as a people’s newspaper and is prospering, with well wishes for long life from the Lehighton Advocate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People’s
Freeland Tribune
The
Tribune
Lehighton Advocate
Evolution of the bicycle nears completion in 1900
The report notes no new violent innovations in bicycle models this year while Minnesota schools cost about five million dollars annually, equal to one third of state tax revenue. It mentions Minnie Gotha of the Transvaal army in England and Governor Wells as a former San Francisco reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Minnie
Gotha
Highgate
England
Wells
Utah
San Francisco
William Gregory
Rhode Island
Philadelphia
Cymic
Toronto Mail and Empire
R. A. Alger
Canada
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Ehigh Valley Railroad
Mauch Chunk
Allentown
Bethlehem
Euston
New York
Sandy Run
White Haven
Wilkes-Barre
Pittston
Scranton
Mahanoy City
Shenandoah
Ashland
Easton
Mt. Carmel
Pottsville
All Points West
Lethichem
Mt. Carm Shamokin
Weath Mauch Chunk
Allen
Chunk
Kite Haven
Iton
Hagleton
Rollin IL
Wilbur
Cortlandt Street
New York City
Lee
Passeng
T. Keith
Freeland Borough
Resesereey
Serscticserees Vases
Daniel Sing
Te Collector
J. W. Vetiub
Freeland Borouch
Freeland Usepia
W. BE. Penance
Jess. A. Alden
Henry Krone
WV Arte
Parla
L. Y
New Freeland Brewery
Henry Kuerr
Potteville, Pa
Onera Lions
Ute
Tee
J. W. Everitt
Leves
Hoerrerres
Tor Kline
Nyne Tribune Printing Company, Limited
Orrick
Man Street
MATL
Tribune Printing Company, Limited
Eland
Keiper
John Smith
Keiper’s
Philip Dickson
South Ieberton
William Williamson
Walnut Street
Marie McDonald
Misses O'Neil
Willkesbarre
Republican League of
Luzerne County
Schoo
East Stroudsburg, Pa
Sie
A. M
Sola Vo
Gents Furnishings
McMenamnin
South Centre Street
Depierro - Bros
Jake
Worner
Gibson, Dougherty
Kaufer Rosenbluth
Mumim
Hennessy
P. F. McNulty
Frank Youman
Nicholas Capece
Centre Street
T. Ganpbell
Dewer
Candy
Boyle
Rochester
Youngling
Siggers
Washington, D.C
Munn & Co
Scientific American
Tareest
Cir
All Newsdealera
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