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Newspaper

Freeland Tribune

Location

Freeland, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1901

Page

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James Out of the Union resignation from United Min Workers

Benjamin James of Jeanesville steps down from the national executive board and his union membership to pursue business in Wilkes-Barre. He cites clearing himself of charges tied to alleged political misuse and plans to reside in Wilkes-Barre while joining a local firm. The Lansford Leader notes related university instruction changes and a local theater closing segment.

Benjamin James Jeanesville The United Mins Workers John Mitchell James Wilkesbarre

Foster School Board Special Session Names Tribune Publication

Foster school board members met Saturday evening in a special session. The auditor's report was read and accepted. President Johnson urged publishing the report with the Tribune. Directors Doud Keller O Neil and Johnson supported the Tribune. Kor and O Neil voted against.

Foster School Board Johnson Tribune Doud Tribune and Press Keller O'Neil Kor

Board Solves Bond and Salaries. Boxing Tonight At Freeland

The Sterling school board accepted Doud’s bond release and John O’Neil’s $30,000 bond with sureties. Salaries stay at last year’s levels, 250 for secretary and 2 percent for treasurer. Tax rates remain 13 mills for schools and buildings with $1 minimum occupancy tax. The meeting discussed electing a solicitor, and a boxing event tonight features Kid McGuinn vs Bill Young Marshall and Jack Bonner vs Scaldy Bill Quinn with strong local interest.

Zeistroft McHugh Doud Tribune and Press Messrs Gee L. Shupp T. J. Argust Wm. Welliver

Goose Settles Lawsuit In Magis trate Court

In Pittston on Saturday Judge Thomas Loftus presided over a case where Mrs. Ann McDonald accused Maxwell Connors of stealing a goose. Connors claimed ownership and presented witnesses who said he bought the bird from a farmer. The alderman ordered a public test at the roadway by the home of both parties, and the goose chose the plaintiff. The court adjourned with the fowl’s decision final.

Thomas Loftus Pittston Ann McDonald Maxwell Connors Connors

Fire Alarm Mixup Delays Response in Kester Residence

Firemen were dispatched to Albert Kester's home after a 10 30 AM alarm from box 62, mistaking the call for box 24 near Ridge and South streets. The blaze had already been extinguished by the time hose carts arrived, leaving only slight damage to the residence. Pan-American Exposition travel deals offered by Lehigh Valley Railroad include five day tickets from Freeland at 7 round trip and Panda tickets at 10, valid May 1 to October 31. Also advertised are DeWitt products for health and a note on National Educational Association meeting tickets.

Albert Kester Ridge South Streets Main Centre Streets Kestor Lehigh Valley Freeland

Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Advertised at Grover's City Drug Store

Dyspeptic readers are told that digestion requires nourishment and that a disordered stomach struggles to digest. The advertclaims Kodol Dyspepsia Cure digests all kinds of food without stomach aid, letting the stomach rest and regain function, sold at Grover's City drug store.

Cgrover Gity Drug Store

Fireman Hero Rescues Child From Flying Express

Harry Decker, a Lackawanna firefighter living in Nicholson, was injured saving his daughter from an oncoming express at Nicholson siding. His baby froze as the train neared. he ran to her and pulled her to safety. The incident highlights quick action amid danger.

Harry Decker Lackawanna Nicholson Decker Lizzie Rose Shamokin

Tigers defeated by Pottsville after ten-run third inning

Pottsville beat the Tigers 16 to 6 on Saturday with ten runs in the third inning while Freeland’s pitching was cited as a handicap. The Drifton club defeated Clifton and Hazleton Athletics 11 to 4 in a separate game. The Tigers schedule shows next play at Berwick and then Bloomsburg, with the Good Wills edging the Aydenried club 14 to 8 at Drifton yesterday.

Pottsville Tigers Freeland Boys Clifton Hazleton Athletics Athletics Drifton Berwick Bloomsburg

Local notes and events from Freeland area

Happenings of the past two days include St. Ann's parochial school entertainment at the Grand opera house with curtain at 7:45 both nights under the Sisters of Mercy. Freeland beer sales exceed expectations at local hotels and saloons. Various residents and visitors are noted, from Michael Boyle of Birdsboro to Miss Rose Burke officiating as bridesmaid in Kingston.

St. Ann's Parochial School Grand Opera House Sisters of Mercy Freeland Michael Boyle Birdsboro Rose Burke Wilkesbarre B. Herron Kingston B. F. Davis M. H. Hunsicker

Boxing Match and Local Picnics Schedule at Grand Opera House

June 17 features a fifteen round bout between John Boner and Scaldy Bill Quinn of Philadelphia at Grand Opera House with seating 60 75 and 1. June 13 and 20 present Pupils of St Ann's Parish School at Grand Opera House with tickets 35 25 and 15 cents. June 22 Crescent Athletic Club picnic at Public Park followed by Good Wills Athletic Association picnic June 29 also at Public Park. June 20 Sandy Valley Base Ball Club picnic at Sandy Valley Grove. July 3 Local Union No 1652 UMW picnic in Highland at Public Park. July 4 Citizens Hose Company No 1 picnic at Public Parks.

John Boner Scaldy Bill” Quinn Philadelphia Grand Opera House St. Ann’s Parochial School Crescent Athletic Club Public Park Good Wills Athletic Association Sandy Valley Base Ball Club Sandy Valley Grove

Birkbeck Brick Attorney and Notary Public Ad

Freeland Pa advertises attorney and counselor at law and notary public. Office rooms listed at Birkbeck Brick Freeland with contact details implied in the public notice.

Birkbeck Brick Freeland, Pa Birkbeck Freeland Attorney-At-Law Campbell White Haven Kane Postoffice

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