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Freeland Tribune

Location

Freeland, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1901

Page

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Foster township school board deadlocks over solicitor choice

The Foster township board met with all members present and six ballots did not decide between R. J. O'Donnell and J. J. McBrearty as solicitor. Committees were formed and teacher salaries for the coming term were set with some increases. The board approved nine months of funding and fixed work rates for cleaning buildings. Administrator appointed for the estate of Frank Lorenz, who died by his own hand near White Haven. estate valued at $50 with a $40 check found on the body.

Foster Township School Board R. J. O'Donnell J. J. McBrearty O'Donnell Keller McHugh Ziestloft McBrearty Johnson O'Neil Doudt Building MccHugh Frank Hindson Con. J. McGeehan Fred Haiges Thomas Larricks W. J. Highams Frank Soloman M. E. McHugh Mary Hoyle Maggie Carr Celia Gallagher Mary A. Gallagher Mary O'Donnell Margery Streeter Maggie McFadden Bessie Owens Leah Parry Mary Powell May Roth Josephine Duffy Katie Duffy Cora Kellar Lizzie Lawson Geo, Harris R. M. Ernhart Frank Lorenz White Haven Lorenz

Resented the Hose at Shenandoah Washery Scene

Excitement erupted yesterday at the William Penn colliery washery in Shenandoah as coal was loosened from the banks by workers of the North American Coal Company. The scene drew onlookers and prompted safety checks after the disturbance.

William Penn Shenandoah The North American Coal Company

Notice of Letters Testamentary for Eliza Mulligan

RTI ENTS. STATE OF ELIZA MULLIGAN late of Freeland deceased Letters testamentary upon the above named estate having been granted to the under signed all persons indebted to said estate are requested to make payment and those having claims or demands to present the same with out delay to William J. Tinney K J O'Donnell attorney Freeland Pa.

Eliza Mulligan Freeland William J. Tinney K. J. O'Donnell

Sulphur Creek Work Disaster Ends With Brief Holdout

Means of water pumped from a nearby sulphur creek leads to a confrontation at a colliery. Moreman Sharkey reprimands workers, loses control of the hose, and chases men who seize stones and clubs. A foreman fires six blanks with a revolver but misses. Locked in the office, the foreman is kept prisoner for hours until a guard frees him. authorities fear a murder attempt if rescue failed.

Moreman Sharkey Sharkey

Deaths and Funerals in Jeddo Shenandoah and Freeland

William H Bellas of Jeddo died at 26 after a period of illness with funeral in Jeddo KE church and burial in Freeland cemetery. Mrs James George, formerly of Drifton, died in Shenandoah aged 61. burial in Hazle cemetery after arriving from Shenandoah. Mrs John McNelis of Philadelphia had funeral in Freeland and St Anos church after a trolley procession to Hazleton. Abonia Faniella, 21, Austrian, drowned at a Derringer reservoir while swimming. funeral 9 am tomorrow with Italian mass. George O Skinner of Tunkhannock and Miss Hattie Bute of Freeland wed at St James P E chapel. reception at bride’s home. couple to live in Tunkhannock.

William H. Bellas A. M. Bellas Jeddo Catasrqua Jeddo M. KE. Church Freeland Cemetery James George Drifton Shenandoah Hazleton Hazle Cemetery John McNelis Philadelphia Hugh Freeland St. Ano’s Church Abonia Faniella Washington Street Derringer Fanjella Peter Magagna St. Ann's Cemetery George O. Skinner Tunkhannock Hattie Bute St. James’ P. E. Chapel Rev. I. Marshall Katie Winters Acquilla Johnson B. FB. Rute Mr. Skinner

Tigers Elect Officers In Athletic Clubwave

The Tigers Athletic Club elected officers last evening. President Joseph A. Ferry leads a slate with James Johnson as vice president and John McGarey as recording secretary. Charles Shovlin is financial secretary, Peter G. Gallagher treasurer, Denis Ferry guard, John J. Brogan librarian, and trustees include John J. McMenamin Hugh Breslin Morris Ferry Joseph Burns and John O'Neil.

The Tigers Athletic Club Joseph A. Ferry James Johnson John McGarey Charles Shovlin Peter G. Gallagher Denis Ferry John J. Brogan John J. McMenamin Hugh Breslin Morris Ferry Joseph Burns John O'Neil

Injunction Seekers Rebuked At Plains Tin Mills

Trethaway Bros. filed for an injunction Monday to stop strikers from picketing and harassing workers at Plains tin works. Judge Lynch refused a preliminary order until strikers are formally notified, noting lack of notice. 추가广告内容 about dyspepsia remedy and local drugstore.

Trethaway Bros Plains Lynch

Round the Region: Scranton man assaults sleeper with iron poker

Jacob Townsend of Scranton, described as mildly insane, crawled through an open window and attacked Dayton Lewis while he slept with a large iron poker. A fierce struggle ensued until neighbors arrived and Townsend was turned over to the police.

Jacob Townsend Scranton Dayton Lewis Lewis Townsend Ashley Central Railroad of New Jersey New York Joseph B. Vance Cranberry Harry G. Steel Daily Herald Shamokin Alaska United States Court of Shenandoah Lehigh Valley Railroad Wilkesbarre William Schmauch Pottsville James Melley Lansford Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company No. 6 Tamaqua Pittston Sterling Silk Paterson N. J. Hazleton Mauch Chunk Central Labor Union Daugherty & Co Audenried

Pugilists Promised Ringside Show In Local Card

Next Wednesday evening features a twenty round bout between Frank McAfee of Philadelphia and Thomas Quigley of Wilkesbarre under Sterling Athletic Club. Both are in good form for a likely close fight. Also John Carr of Highland and Hugh McDyer of Freeland meet for six rounds. The club touts a large purse for the Mulhall-Perry bout on August 17 and expects the match in Freeland despite contrary reports.

Frank McAfee Philadelphia Thomas Quigley Wilkesbarre Sterling Athletic Club John Carr Highland Hugh McDyer Freeland

McCarthy Plans Transatlantic Trip This Saturday

Daniel J. McCarthy announces his intention to cross the Atlantic, sailing from New York to Glasgow on Saturday aboard the steamer Ethopia. He will spend six weeks visiting major cities and places of interest in Scotland England and Ireland during his abroad tour.

Freeland Daniel J. McCarthy New York Glasgow Mr. McCarthy Scotland England Ireland

Notable Wilkes-Barre Funeral for Judge Carte Draws Dense Bar Attendance

The funeral of Judge Alfred Carte drew one of Wilkes-Barre’s largest crowds with the bar in full attendance and delegations from nearby counties. Local events include Freeland Brewing purchasing Nutling & Co storage property, Morpp Merrit offering ice cream, and several court and civic updates from Luzerne county.

Alfred Carte Wilkesbarre Woodward Rhone Lynch Halsey Wheaton I. P. Hand Abraham Nesbitt Alexander Farnham Freeland Brewing Company Nutling & Co

Boxing Exhibition at Grand Opera House

July 31 boxing exhibition under Sterling Athletic Club at Grand opera house with prices 50c 75c and 1.00.

Sterling Athletic Club Grand Opera House

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