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Freeland Tribune

Location

Freeland, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1902

Page

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Aren't They Handsome Patent Kid Shoes Highlighted

Ladies praise the new Dress Footwear and Patent Kid Shoes arriving in our line. The ad promises stylish, smart footwear at notably lower prices, emphasising real savings compared with other stores.

Sheriff Visits Town Amid Anthracite Strike Tensions

Sheriff A H Jacobs of Hazleton toured Freeland and Drifton to inspect conditions as picket lines formed between towns. He praised orderly mining towns, while Superintendent Kudlich faced heckling from an audience of women. The article notes ongoing strike dynamics, railway worker meetings, rising effigy removals, and President Roosevelt’s inquiry into a suspected coal railroads cartel influencing prices and output.

A. H. Jacobs Hazleton Freeland Dlifton Lehigh Valley Wilkesbarre Edgar Knudrick Drifton Clifton Kudlich South Centre Street L. C. Smith

Double Wedding at St John’s Reformed Church

Two Oakdale grooms James and Theodore Thomas marry Carrie and Mary Holmer sisters in Drifton ceremony officiated by Rev J B Kerschner. Groomsmen William Ulrich and Matthew Welch. bridesmaids Chrissie and Sophia Hellner. ushers John Sippel and Alexander Heldenrich. Victor Oswald played organ. Reception and luncheon follow. Both couples to reside in Oakdale.

J. B. Kerschner Oakdale Drifton James Theodore Thomas Carrie Mary Holmer William Ulrich Hazleton Matthew Welch Chrissie Sophia Hellner John, Sippel Alexander Heldenrich Victor Oswald St. John’s Reformed Church

Fourth of July Celebration in Freeland Firemen Parade

The Fourth of July will be observed in Freeland under the Citizens' Hose Company. A parade of the firemen and social societies occurs in the afternoon, with fireworks and a picnic at Public Park in the evening. Invitations have been sent to town societies and a favorable response is expected.

Citizens’ Hose Company

Melville's Opinion on Miners Strike Sparks Debate

Rear Admiral George W. Melville tells Washington Record that most miners struck without cause and that agitation harms families. He notes flooded mines threaten property and miners, while praising some miners' housing as better than New York or Boston tenements.

George W. Melville Washington Philadelphia Record Pennsylvania Wiie New York Boston

Expert on the Coal Supply Counters Exhaustion Claim

James G. Bohlin argues in the Philadelphia North American that only a small portion of the original anthracite deposit has been located and that the coal supply is not near exhaustion. He presents life study based evidence challenging prevailing theories and seeks consideration from readers interested in the topic.

Philadelphia James G. Bohlin Bohlin Boblin

Opera House Attaches Hire Staff for Next Season

S Woodring chosen by Manager U S Hill as resident manager at the Grand Opera House. He has engaged staff including Patrick Welsh stage manager assistants John Carr Lewis Stultz Is Maloy Dick Jacquot George Yaones Edward Murrin John Gaffney chief usher William Anderson assistants Newton Roberta James Gillespie Leo McDonald James McLaughlin and others. Frank McLaughlin electrician Philip Wackley special officer Leonard Boczoskie janitor who will also post bills. Several excellent attractions have been booked.

Leonard Boczoskie

Brennan Property Sold at Master’s Sale in Wilkesbarre

The late John Brennan’s property at Centre and Carbon streets, including a three story hotel, a double dwelling, and outbuildings, sold at a master’s sale in Wilkesbarre courthouse. Joseph D. Brennan of Wilkesbarre bought the property for John Boyle of town for $5,200 after spirited bidding.

John Brennan Centre and Carbon Streets Wilkesbarre Joseph D. Brennan John ©. Boyle Town

Local Notes From Freeland Two Days of Happenings

Neal Furey of Lansford died at Freeland on Saturday. Funeral attendees include Edward McGeehan and family. A woman who swallowed poison was saved by a stomach pump after a quarrel with her husband. Constable Welsh brought Ted Lazarus to Freeland for a hearing on a charge by Miss Jessie Shafer. The Foster school board approved Treasurer Johnson’s bond with sureties from Citizens' band. school and building millage set at 13 each. Remains of Hiram Hineer were buried in Laurytown. Grace Reformed church cornerstone address given in Hazleton. Merritt’s offered ice cream as Sarah Mealing visits. Annie McGeehan plans summer in Philadelphia. Marie Manalls visiting Wilkes-Barre sister. A. Oswald sells Elysian extracts. A boy burned by matches in Mahanoy City near death. father alleged to have whipped him. he jailed. Four County Firemen’s Association held in Lehighton. 45 companies and 20 bands attended. parade completed. John Shortz shot in pond incident. Hayden jailed pending outcome. Journalist Edward A. Niven died in Wilkes-Barre at 61. cofounder of Wilkes-Barre Daily Leader. Traas Hartranft acquitted in boxing trial. other prize-fighting charges dismissed.

Constable Welsh Wickesbarre Ted Lazarus Hazleton Squire Shovlin Jessie Shafer Drifton Foster School Board Johnson Citizens’ Band Hiram Hineer Allentown Laurytown Freeland J. B. Kersehner St. John's Church Grace Reformed Church Merrit’s Sarah Mealing Philadelphia William Siggins Annie McGeehan Walnut Street Marie Manalls Wilkesbarre Edward Murphy Centre Main A. Oswald Elysian George Kutas Mahanoy City Four County Firemen’s Association Lehighton Opera House John Shortz Ashley Joseph Hayden Hanover Township Hayden

Good Wills Defeat Crescents In Tough Tigers Park Game

In the hardest fought game this season the Good Wills beat the Crescents 13 to 8 at the Tigers park. Large crowd attended as both teams offered a fine exhibition. Crifton Chesters beat Weatherly 8 to 0 at Weatherly. Bonner allowed only two hits for the Chesters.

Tigers Park Good Wills The Crescents Crifton Chesters Weatherly Club Bonner Chesters

Pain in back signals kidney disease says medical ad

An advertisement asserts back pain indicates kidney trouble and urges checking urine, offering Dr David Kennedy’s Favorite Remedy as a cure all for kidneys liver bladder blood and other ailments. Testimonial from G F Sammer claims dramatic relief after using the remedy. Endorses drugstore availability with 50 cent and 1.00 sizes and free sample by mail.

David Kennedy G. F. Sammer Tioga Street Syracuse N. Y

Freeland Legal and Insurance Agents Advertised

Showcases R J O Donnell attorney at law in Freeland with offices in Campbell and Kane buildings. Lists fire insurance agency for reliable companies and Hazelton Bros pianos in New York, plus Birkbeck store location and operating days Tuesdays and Saturdays.

Birkbeck Brick Freeland Campbell Building White Haven Kane Building Postoffice McMenamin Building South Centre Street Washington Street Hazelton Bros New York City

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Star Shoe Store Hugh Malloy Mentre and Walnut Streete A. OF Ald Minnesota N.W. Cor Front Sts T. Campbell Dry Goods F. J. Curry Laubach Vienna B. C. Laubach Geo. H. Hartman Centre Street Central Hotel Wm. Wehrman Watchrmaker State Normal School East Stroudsburg, PA Delawary Water Gap China WALEK GEO BIBLE A. M Kudrick United Mine Workers Pittston North Scranton Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Grand Sargant Brotherhood of P. Hl. Morrissey Kingston Charles McCann Stanton Roosevelt Delaware and Madson Committee of Congress Industrial Commission Congressional Committee Tidewater Department of Justice Eureka Harness Oil Sovenna Standard Oil Co Melville Saya Brennan Property Neal Furey Lansford Edward McGeehan Hugh Miss Bid McGeehan Ridge Street P. J. O'Donnell William Goleski Upper Lehigh McCarroll Edward A. Niven Tie Wilkesbarre Daily Leader Chicago San Francisco Traas Hartranft Frank Smith Keystone Athletic Club Orson Stroh Young. Carr Ges McLaughlin Brennan's Centre St. Freeland R J, O'Donnell Tohn J. McBrearyy D. N. Maley Birkbeck's Birkbeck Hayes S. Hess Bell Telephone Kerowich Hos. A. Buckley Justice OF the Peace Tribune Building Main Street Boyle Youngling Depierro - Bros Caheh Gibson, Dougherty Kaufer Club Rosenbluth Mumm Hennessy Schweitzer
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