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Newspaper
Freeland Tribune
Location
Freeland, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1900
Page
1
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Dry Goods store highlights seasonal ribbons ladies ties belts fans and other notions offered at proper price points for shoppers seeking timely accessories and supplies.
The joint conference of delegates from all anthracite region miners is moved from July 30 to August 13 to allow local unions to discuss wage questions. President Mitchell of the United Mine Workers calls for delegate elections as talks continue on testing the organization’s strength on four topics. Local sentiment appears close to united for decisive action, with political mentions unsettled and a potential unified support for a candidate pledged to miners’ interests.
Miss Annie McCarroll of South Bethlehem wed Frank Bretz of Delano on Saturday evening. Bridesmaid Miss Stella Gould and groomsman Walter McCarroll, the bride's brother, stood by as the Reformed pastor officiated in Tamaqua.
Letters of administration issued to the undersigned for the estate of Jane Gallagher late of 4 Hagle township. All debtors to the estate: pay promptly. Claims should be presented to Joseph W. Gallagher, Care & McCarthy, attorneys. Also real estate ads: sale of Chestnut street properties and a hotel block at Main and Centre streets.
The bridal party returned to Delano for a wedding supper at the groom’s brother’s home. The dining room was attractively decorated with ferns and evergreens and a sumptuous repast was served. Present were Mr. and Mrs. M. McCarroll and daughter Mable of South Bethlehem. Mr. and Mrs. David Whitebred of Hazleton. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Gould and Miss Stella Gould of Freeland.
Mr and Mrs Leopold Shanno hosted a three generation reunion at their Freeland home on North Washington street. Thirty six family members attended a lavish dinner with seasonal fare, followed by reflections on the past and future prospects. A group photo by Herbst captured the occasion with extended family from Wilkesbarre Eckley Freeland and related households.
Patrick X O Donnell of Dlifton injured at Jersey Central shops in Phillipsburg N J when a heavy pipe slipped crushing the two middle fingers of his left hand. He is a Penn student taking dentistry studies and vacation work in Phillipsburg. A miscreant damaged a Birkbeck street home by smashing decayed eggs on porch, creating a stench while family attended church. Preeland Fishing and Hunting Club plans a two week outing near Meshoppen Wyoming county with four tents and full camp gear. James K Boyle injured at Coleraine breaker when a wrench fell thirty feet, severe head wound treated at Miners hospital.
Morris O'Donnell son of James O'Donnell of Coxe addition was attacked by cramps Friday in Bayonne New Jersey where he works. His mother was summoned to his bedside Saturday and his condition was described as critical. A telegram later said he is out of danger. Dominic Gallagher of Birranton resigns from Ebervale mines and plans a trip to Butte Montana seeking better pay.
The Tigers lost to Plymouth 4 to 2 in a listless baseball match marred by errors. Burke pitched well early but erred on the decisive play as Plymouth pushed across two late runs amid spirited but scattered field miscues by both sides.
James Quinn of Highland narrowly survived being trapped in No 2 mine on Friday afternoon when a sudden coal rush buried him. Fellow workers built a barrier and after several hours of careful effort rescued him, left exhausted but unharmed.
Former Freeland resident John Stanton aged 31 died of typhoid fever in a Philadelphia hospital on Saturday. He is survived by his mother and brothers William Frank Thomas and Herman and sister Mrs. Wesley Boyer, all of Stockton. Remains arrive in Stockton and will be interred in Freeland cemetery. Camp 14% P O 8 of A will hold a meeting to arrange funeral. Stanton was a member of John J. O'Donnell camp in Wilkesbarre and will be ordained at Scranton cathedral by Bishop Hoban on Wednesday. He will also read his first mass at Holy Saviour church Wilkesbarre next Sunday with many relatives attending.
At a meeting of St Patrick’s Beneficial Society No 103 of the T B U officers for the following year were chosen President John L O’Donnell Vice president Patrick McElwee Financial secretary John J McGill Assistant Daniel Higgins Treasurer Candy Boyle Marshal Frank O’Donnell Trustees James Harkins James Donnell Patrice Brogan Also Prof T W Conroy noted phrenologist spiritualist trance medium faith healer to be at Cottage hotel for three days at 1 pm Wednesday Hours 10 am to 10 pm.
A small boy wears a cap featuring a Bryan and Stevenson of McKinley and Roosevelt, captured in a moment highlighting contemporary youth fashion in a local scene.
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