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Newspaper
Freeland Tribune
Location
Freeland, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1903
Page
1
John Shigo advertises clothing for hard to fit customers extra tall short or fat men with no extra charge for unusual shapes. The shop offers mens and ladies furnishings hats caps neckties dry goods notions trunks and suit cases at 144 South Centre Street.
District Presidents Nicholls Fahey and Dettrey were elected by district to join the Conciliation Board, with President Mitchell assured by President Baer that miners and operators would accept the new setup. Dr. Neall mediated, resolutions endorsed conciliators, and districts will vote separately to finalize representation on the board.
The First Slavonian Ladies Catholic Union of the United States holds its annual convention in town with sixty two delegates from Pennsylvania New York New Jersey Connecticut Maryland Ohio and Illinois. National officers present include President Mrs Helen Doers and others. A ball for delegates was hosted by St Ann's Society at Krell's ball.
Viewers appointed by the court of common pleas will meet in Freeland on June 23 at 10:00 a.m. to view the ground for an extension of Ridge Street from North Street to Schwabe Street. The notice is issued from Freeland Pa June 12 1000.
A regular Board of Trade meeting presided by Postmaster B F Davis named a committee to study the Trackless Trolley, with Neuburger ODonnell and Stroh chosen. The group discussed park improvements, a possible dance pavilion, and fundraising for public grounds near the Municipal building. A Scranton site for a new pleasure ground was noted as promising.
Ernest Draheim and Elizabeth Sheaman of Upper Lehigh wed at the Lutheran church in St. Johns Butler township with William McGinley and Minnie Sheaman in attendance. Arthur Heckler and Elizabeth Schroeder of West Hazleton married at the bride’s home with Louise Heckler as bridesmaid. they will live in West Hazleton. The bans were announced for John Branigan Jeddo and Kate Doggett North Washington street. William Challenger of Upper Lehigh married Ethel Lewis in Scranton.
The U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the circuit court in the Hugh W. Black estate dispute against the supreme council of the American Legion of Honor. Black’s heirs sued for 4053 dollars due to his widow on his death, challenging a 1000 bylaw amendment capping payments at 2000 despite Black having paid 3602 in assessments before death, a ruling the council contested.
Mrs. Michael Vennion of Ridge street with her son James left yesterday for Philadelphia to have cataract removal at Will's hospital. Andrew Keen an Sr of Upper Lehigh also departed for the same institution for eye treatment. Patrick Green of Oakdale colliery foreman is at Will's hospital for eye care. Strength and vigor come of good food duly digested. Force a ready to serve wheat and barley food adds no burden sustains and invigorates.
A Oswald sells Minnesota's Best flour with a claim of superior quality and no rivals. The advertisement asserts top-notch baking results and urges customers to choose the brand for consistent performance.
Local notes summarize recent Freeland events including school term progress, ninth month completion, promotions in the public schools, and a high school third year graduation planned for next Thursday evening at the Grand Opera house.
McMenamin's features high grade footwear for men women and children plus hats caps furnishings and youths knee pants. Newsprint ad emphasizes broad inventory and suitability for family needs.
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