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Newspaper
Freeland Tribune
Location
Freeland, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1903
Page
1
Clothing store advertises custom fit for extra tall, short, or fat men and charges same as ordinary builds. Highlights tailored suits, ladies and gents furnishings, hats, ties, dry goods, trunks, and suitcases. Located at 144 South Centre Street.
At a Panther Creek Valley Sub-District meeting the United Mine Workers District No. 7 pledged to erect a monument honoring Patrick Sharpe. George McGee & Sons of Elizabeth N J will build a Barry granite statue fourteen and a half feet tall on a 20 by 20 foot plot near Sharpe’s grave. Unveiling is planned for August 18 with President John Mitchell likely to speak. The seven ton monument costs 1500 dollars and will employ union workers.
At a Wednesday meeting of the Citizens' Hose Company the group debated creating a town pleasure ground. A committee was chosen from the members to study the plan and report back with recommendations.
McLaughlin and Gallagher headline a Freeland gathering as viewers line up for the 1008 event. Boyle appears among participants with notes from ne 1d.
A concerted drive by borough committees and the Board of Trade aims to acquire about fourteen acres on the Schwabe tract in the Third ward for a new park. The owner reportedly will sell at a fair price with easy terms and provide ample time to pay. The plan follows restrictions at the Public park and seeks a second site for picnics and quiet recreation, with firemen backing the move. Council consideration is due at the next meeting.
Rev. Patrick J. Gallagher, ordained at Baltimore cathedral by Cardinal Gibbons, returns home to stay with his parents on South Ridge street. He will celebrate his first mass at St. Ann's church at 10:30 AM Sunday, with many Freeland residents planning to attend. Also home is Edward J. Gaffney, visiting his parents. two other local young men, Thomas J. Connors and Patrick J. Gaffikee, are set for ordination on July 3 at Scranton cathedral.
Daniel Hartig of Hazleton wed Lizzie Jacquot of Birkbeck street yesterday at 1 pm in the Baptist church with Rev. O G Langford officiating. Martin Gearhart served as groomsman and Lizzie Edwards as bridesmaid. The couple greeted guests at the bride’s home then left for a New York City honeymoon. They will reside on Adams street upon return.
A vintage advertisement touts DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve from DeWitt & Co as the genuine healing salve. It claims to heal without a scar and lists uses for piles burns eczema and skin diseases. Grover's City drug store is named as the seller.
District No 1 workers plan a July convention at Plymouth with officer elections by referendum. Lehigh Valley Coal Co. leases Stockton workings from Linderman & Skeer, boosting district production. Schuylkill Republicans back Beo Evans for mine inspector. Brennan is the Democratic nominee, both certified. President John Mitchell receives a smoking set from Scranton miners. Shenandoah Butchers' Association orders Sunday shop closures with fines for violations. Fifteen men go on trial for assault at Peter Charke’s house during a strike. North Amity Waghery at Plymouth damaged by fire, weeks to repair. Nanticoke adopts a 9 pm curfew for under16s. N Smith Murphy named principal of Lehighton schools.
Miss Mae Jones of Wilkesbarre died yesterday morning from blood poisoning after squeezing a small pimple on her face. She had been ill since last Thursday and suffered intense pain as the infection spread. a physician could only prolong her life briefly. She was 18 years old.
The first meeting of the Conciliation Board will be held in Wilkesbarre next Thursday to plan hearings on mine workers grievances. Both sides seek a speedy adjustment with President Mitchell expected to represent the workers. Rumors say operators may refuse admission.
Hugh Kennedy, a miner at No 1 colliery Dlifton, suffered serious injuries from a coal fall yesterday morning. He received severe head and facial lacerations and back injuries, and was taken home in Coxe addition amid intense pain. He had recently moved from Drifton after residing there many years.
Local notes report F P Hopper will lead annual teacher certificate exams Monday at 10 am in the Daniel Coxe building with entrants from Freeland Jeddo Foster White Haven and West Hazleton. School plans and high school exercises for next Thursday are being arranged. Tickets for parochial entertainment are selling fast at McMenamin's.
The evening ball will have its first trial in Freeland tomorrow with Hazleton All-Collegians, secured by Manager H. A. McMenamin of the Tigers. At 5.45 p m they meet the local club at the Tigers park. Barrett and Conahan are the visitors battery, Van Aken and Kringe the Tigers’ points. The Crescents duel the Auden Red Reds at Park View grounds Sunday with a large local following.
The men will gather Sunday at 3 30 for a talk by Rev J J Kuntz on Heaven Crying Sins. All men invited. The boys class meets Saturday at 3 o clock.
Birth notice for Mr and Mrs D Fr Shelhamer of Second ward details the arrival of a daughter.
McMenamin's presents as a headquarters for high grade footwear for men and women and children. It features hats and caps for men and boys, a full range of furnishings, and youth knee pants in stock.
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