Yesterday's Death List Highlights Local Notables
Obituary brief notes multiple local deaths with ages, survivors, and funeral details. Miss Mary Breslin, Hazle township teacher, died after six weeks illness. Mrs. Albert Shive, age 57, obituary lists husband and children with funeral at Freeland. Mrs. Edward P. Gallagher, wife of ex Burgess Gallagher, dies aged 38 with six children. funeral arrangements and cemetery plans noted. another widow attends funeral in Wilkes-Barre for her mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Shive
E. P. Gallagher
Town
Mamie Breslin
Jeddo
Mary Breslin
Hazle Township
Philip Brestin
Jennie
Kate
Bid
Agnes
Jobo
Neal
Andrew
St. Ann’s Church
St. Ann's Cemetery
Ridge
Perth Amboy
N. J
J. B Kersehner
St. John's Reformed Church
Freeland Cemetery
Edward P. Gallagher
Burgess Gallagher
North Ridge Street
Gallagher
Ernest Drawheim
Upper Lehigh
Wilkesbarre
William Collitt
School Board Minutes Report Bills and Finances
March borough school board meeting attended by Directors Bell Buckley Isaac Kelly MccCole McGeehan and Purcell. Bills paid include Shelhamer for coal Coxe Bros for coal Lentz repairs and press. Tuition collected 7.25. Tax collector cites 1600 in taxes due with 1000 collectible and 500 awaiting call. Heating issue in Daniel Coxe room led to one day dismissal. Building committee to consult Lentz or authorize work with deductions. 5000 miners threatened to quit if non union workers hired at Nos 5 6 7 mines. Card inspection at wine entrances was postponed due to flood and storm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell
Buckley
Isaac
Kelly
MccCole
McGeehan
Purcell
E. B. Shelhamer
Coxe Bros. & Co
L. H. Lentz
L. TH. Lenis
Williams
McCole
Malloy
Daniel Coxe
Lentz
Nanticoke
Susquehanna Coal Company
Bliss
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company
Drifton Amid Snow and Flood Impacts on Town
Snowstorms halt trolley service and block travel as miners stay home. No. 2 slope water is pumped to surface with gunboat aid while breakers prepare for thaw. Injuries steady improve for Sarsfield McCarthy and Don Gillespie. Community updates include school visits by Superintendent Moffman and a Cadet Society meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coxe Bros. & Co
Francis‘Ward
Woodside
W. W. Stevens
Jennie
Pottsville
Harvey EB. Moffman
Poster Township
St. Ann's Cadet Society
Don Gillespie
Sarsfield McCarthy
James North
Denis
Tarletvon
Wednesday Snow Blocks Railways and Mines
A heavy Wednesday snowstorm paralyzed rail and trolley traffic, delaying trains and causing abandonment at several points. Mines and collieries, recently recovering from floods, face delays. most expect to resume early next week. Snow depths ranged from eight inches to three feet in town and six feet in exposed outlying areas.
Miners to Appeal Again Over Firemen Reinstatement
The United Mine Workers District No 1 plans another appeal to Delaware Lackawanna and Western officials to reinstate twenty discharged firemen at Woodward Avondale and Pettebone collieries. The dispute triggers a strike at Avondale and a lockout at Pettebone and Woodward, affecting 2,150 workers. Firemen refuse to sign the new swing shift Sunday rule, which requires ten hours on one Sunday, then fourteen hours across two shifts. The union supports the action and endorses a strike at all plants enforcing the order where firemen refuse obedience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Mine Workers
Avondale
Castoria Brand Promise in Patent Medicine Ad
An old advertisement touts Castoria as the familiar remedy for children, emphasizing its classic formulation and trusted branding with a long-standing signature claim of consistent quality and gentle relief.
Borough Clerk Van Horn Accepts Pay Cut in Tight Budget
Attorney Ray Van Horn Plymouth borough clerk asks the council to reduce his salary from 250 to 200 dollars citing low finances. The council accepts the proposal, and no other officials have followed suit yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray van Horn
Plymouth
Michael H. McAndrew
Archbald
Wilkesbarre
Mary Ritter
Ritter
Jacob G. Frick
Pottsville
Columbia
Susquehanona River
Wrightsville
Harrisburg
Joseph Shaver
Mahanoy City
Centenarian Doctor Of Coffeyville Sells Advice Since 1830
Washington Post reports Dr. N. O. P. Wood of Coffeyville Kansas is a 100 year old physician who has been practicing medicine and writing prescriptions since 1830. Born January 4 1802 in Dublin he came to the United States in 1824 and attributes longevity to heredity temperate habits and regular routines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coffeyville
Kan
George B. Bailey
Atchison, Kan
N. O. PB. Wood
Kentucky
Tennessee
Dublin
Wood
Alwo
Washington Post
Queen of Spain Collects Historic Playing Cards
The queen’s hobby is collecting playing cards with historical value. She owns ivory packs once linked to Prince Eugene and campaigns with Marlborough. Queen Christina holds rare Egypt, Arabian, French, and Spanish cards. Mildred Holland’s new play “The Lily and the Prince” is set for early spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
London Daily Telegraph
Eugene
Duke of Marlborough
Christina
Mildred Holland
The
Local Notes From Freeland Two Day Roundup
Freeland notes report disrupted Lehigh Traction service due to new town ordinance taxing cars entering Freeland. Recruiting at the local station falters as many residents enlist elsewhere. Socials include a card party for Miss Albright and farewells for pianist Ernest Eckert. Births reported for Dr W J Deardorff and Mr P B Carr, with rail delays and perishable freight woes impacting local stocks. Ice cream at Merktt's concludes the brief roundup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centre Street
Trafic
Lehigh Traction
Bourough
Traction
Freeland
A. Oswald
Elysian
Presh
Hartwan’s Market
Central Hotel
Andrew Newhart
Walnut Street
Miss Albright
Cleveland
Ernest Eckert
Tigers Rooms
Paterson
N. J
W. J
Deardorff
South Centre Street
P. B. Carr
Pine Street
Merktt's
Deserters From Bridge Work Plague Jersey Lines
Not used to hard work men recruited by bridge builders on Jersey Central and Lehigh Valley lines between White Haven and Mauch Chunk desert to return to New York. They lodged at the police station after a Wednesday town visit and spent hours begging for funds to head back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey Central
Lehigh Valley
White Haven
Mauch Chunk
New York
Hall Directors Elected For Slovak Hall Project
Stockholders of the Slovak Hall Association elected officers for the Ridge street hall project. Charles Dusheek is president and John Shigo serves as vice president, with Mike Czervanka as secretary. Directors include Stephen Hudock Andrew Shigo Mike Czervanka Julius Dusheck and Mike Klietz. Architect McGlynn of Wilkes Barre submitted plans for a new building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slovak Hall Association
Hall
Ridge Street
Charles Dusheek
John Shigo
Mike Czervanka
Stephen Hudock
Andrew Shigo
Julius Dusheck
Mike Klietz
McGlynn
Wilkesbarre
Mr S Sense Freeland Pa Admires Honest Dealing
A Freeland Pa reader praises Mr S Sense for not selling penny bargains and for offering good value in gentlemen and children’s clothing. The letter notes his $5 overcoat is worth more than its price and predicts large crowds of buyers due to his square, honorable dealing.
Freeland Business Directory Listings and Attorneys
Phila One Price Clothing House and Freeland firms listed with addresses in Birkbeck Brick and Tribune Building. Notaries public, attorneys at law, dentists, and an insurance agent advertise prompt service from Freeland offices on South Centre Street and nearby buildings. Includes sales rooms, postoffice building, and rental of pianos by Hazelton Bros. Also notes Tuesdays and Saturdays business in various offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McMenamin Building
South Centre Street
Washington Street
Hazelton Bros
New York City
Eee
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rerowich’s
Refowich Building
T. Gampbell
Curry’s
Dry Goods
EJ. Curry
Laubagh
Vienna
Laujach
Depierro - Bros. Caheh
Gibson, Dougherty
Kaufer Club
Rosenbluth
Velvet
Mumm
Hennessy
Rte
Schweitzer
Geo. H. Hartman
Entre Street
Weerimawn
St. Ann's
Grand Opera House
Shamokin Coal Company
Trong
Shiloh
C. Weis
Karl
IRS
Mes
Wilm Collitt
Drifton
Hoffman
John Mullery
James Barrett
George P. Mahle
Western Penitentiary
Rufus K. Polk
Danville
Philadelphia
William Rielly
Luzerne
Nood
Biid
Lackawanna Railroad Company
Scranton
M. B. Callahan
Pittston
J. B. Kerschner
Dorrance
Frank Eroh
Daniel O. Krommel
Second Ward
George McLaughlin
Castoria
Cscastoria
Mr. S. Sense
Freeland, Pa
Phila
Senie
Birkbeck Brick
Rss
Orson Stroll
Birkbeck
Peas M. Caler
McLaughlin
Brennan's
Centre St. Freeland
R J. Odonnell
Campbell Building
Freeland White Haven
Kano Building
Osto
John J. McBrearty
D* N. Maley
Birkbeck's
E. Hayes
Hess
Rerowich
Re A. Buckley
Justice OF the Peace
Tribune
Main Street
Oswald
Minnesota
N. W. Ver. Centre and
Front Sts., Freeland
Star Shoe
Hugh Malloy
PROP
Centre and
Walnut Streets
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