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Newspaper
Freeland Tribune
Location
Freeland, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1903
Page
1
Store offers tailored clothing for hard to fit men including extra tall, short, or stout sizes. No extra charge for unusual shapes. prices equal to standard builds. Also sells ladies and gents furnishings, hats, neckties, dry goods, notions, trunks, and suit cases. John Shigo 144 South Centre Street.
Restless mine workers threaten widespread strikes as operators refuse to recognize miners’ representatives on the Conciliation Board. Disputes stem from pay increases and the interpretation of the Roosevelt commission award. President Mitchell held talks with the three miners’ representatives in Buffalo amid growing unrest.
Weds W Sensen bach editor of the Progress and Miss Carolyn Wuenshe of Bethlehem will wed at the bride’s home at 4 this afternoon with Rev Thaler officiating. The couple plans a Washington and Philadelphia tour before settling in Freeland. Also, John Banas and Annie Kaminski of Freeland marry tomorrow at St John’s Slavonian Church, Rev Payduchak presiding. John White and Annie Boyle will wed in Hazleton on Wednesday. Edward Brogan of town to wed Miss May Kulb in Burlington N J on Wednesday. Edward Sims of Jaddo and Miss Sarah Bell of town were married Friday evening.
The article notes today as the legal date for school board reorganizations in Pennsylvania boroughs and townships. In Freeland retiring directors Boyle Isaac and Timony are replaced by James J. McHugh and James J. Brobst with Boyle to be reseated. Foster township sees retiring McHugh and Zolstroft replaced by Philip Brier and Adam Sachs Jr. The board meets this afternoon to seat new members and elect officers.
Memorial Day visitors included Susie Gallagher Daniel Gallagher Warrior Run John P McDonald New York City Mrs James Jones Wilkesbarre Lizzie Welsh Philadelphia James Burke family Wilkesbarre Mrs John M Powell Allentown A W Roberts Bethlehem Rose Boyle Wilkesbarre John J McNelis Luzerne Grace Conahan Wilkesbarre James and John Welsh Easton Patrick Doors Jr New Boston August Eisbacher Scranton John Kelly Sr Philadelphia To Cure Cold in One Day Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets All druggists refund the money if it fails to cure EB W Grove's signature is on each box 2he.
Notice sets exam dates June 2 3 4 and 5 1908 for Inspector of Mines First Anthracite District Luzerne County and Third Anthracite District Carbon County at Wilkes Barre High School Baan corner Union and Washington streets candidates must present themselves for examination no prior notice of intention required.
Inclement weather reduced two games to one at the local park with the Tigers winning 18 to 13 behind Van Aken and Gallagher. McGinty was replaced by Baskin for Clifton as Burgess Martin led the opening, with over 600 in attendance.
The Socialist Libor party held its state convention in Reading with about 75 delegates. J Mahlon Barnes reported last year's poll of 29 190 and a margin of 16 votes to nominate state officers by convention for the first time. Officers elected included J T Roth chairman Ira Potter vice chairman Edward Kuppinger secretary J P Shirk assistant and Philip East sergeant arms. Ticket nominees: State treasurer John A Smith Reading auditor general W W Atkinson Philadelphia judges of the superior court Charles Heydrick Erie and Halfreid Leach Pittsburgh.
Freeland Memorial Day fell short of past standards due to heavy morning rain. Parade participation was down, dampening celebrations though cemetery exercises proceeded as planned. The Tigers picnic attracted a large crowd despite wet grounds, while field day events were canceled because of the weather.
Annie Polka aged 6 and Edward Vilatsky aged 5 months died in rapid succession. Annie was treated at Miners hospital for bowel obstruction and will be buried at St. Ann's cemetery tomorrow at 10 o'clock after a return to her home on South Centre street. Edward Vilatsky died this morning and will be interred tomorrow at St. Ann's cemetery following a funeral at 0 o'clock.
Hill, chair of Hazleton humane committee, reports a $139.99 check from Attorney C. O. Stroh as part of a $150 bequest from the late Margaret Jones of Freeland to the United Charities of Hazleton. After $10.01 in collateral inheritance tax and expenses, the net proceeds remain to aid the charity.
Attorney John M Carr has been awarded a $500 judgment against Foster township for services in preparing a defense to a damage suit. The suit, settled by the Taxpayers Association, was to have paid Carr but was ignored. The court approved the judgment.
Happenings of the past two days include a grand jury not pursuing libel suits against P F McGarvey and Victor Dougherty. Dr J B Wentz wins a $500 gold cup at the Philadelphia Horse Show with Lord Golden, his gig horse, marking the second win. The Press shifts to a semi weekly schedule on Tuesdays and Fridays. Local exams at East Stroudsburg state normal school praise seven borough high school seniors. Windows and doors sold cheap at Birkbeck's. A ball hosted by the Balaklava Social Club proves successful. Jurors listed include Kline Albert Brogan and McHugh. Continuous updates on council actions, saloon spotters, and transfers of residents occur amid town news.
The advertisement lists McMenamin's as a headquarters for high grade footwear for men women and children hats and caps furnishings of all kinds and youths knee pants for sale.
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