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Newspaper
Freeland Tribune
Location
Freeland, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1903
Page
1
All shapes of men can be fitted here with custom sizes for extra tall, short or stout figures. John Shigo at 144 South Centre Street advertises affordable pricing for unusual builds and a wide range of ladies and gents furnishings, hats, neckties, dry goods, and trunks.
A regular Board of Trade meeting chaired by Oswald discussed adding nine members to the membership rolls and collecting dues. The group pushed for Jersey Central Railroad data on freight and passenger potential, urged extension of tracks from Upper Lehigh to Freeland, and noted increased Central passenger traffic and better local mail service. The railroad and improvement committees were expanded to accelerate the effort.
G B Markle & Co begin sinking a slope on coal land at Keiper's farm east of town. Joseph Kramer leads the crew with boilers to come, boosting long term employment as coal is tapped. Output to be hauled via a new road to Highland No 1 and cleaned in a new breaker near the old site.
Clinton M Williams aged 19 years 4 months 2 days died at 9 oclock this morning from lockjaw contracted after being injured at No 5 colliery Jeddo on the 11th lnst while part of Markle Co repair gang. He was injured when caught under a heavy iron stack. Funeral at 2 pm Saturday at Park M E church with interment in Freeland cemetery.
Henry Tully a respected town resident died at his Adams street home at 3 am after a brief illness. He worked for years on the DS and S Railroad and belonged to the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen. He leaves a widow, two sons, three daughters and four brothers. Funeral at 9 am Friday with requiem Mass at St Ann's Church and burial in St Ann's Cemetery.
Iron Works directors choose Dr. N. Maley as president A Rudewick as vice president Thomas Evans secretary and W Oberrender treasurer The Salmon Iron Company reports a prosperous condition and expects to keep the plant operating through the summer.
Religious notices describe the Wyoming Classis of the Reformed Church in the United States gathering at St. John's Reformed church in Freeland starting Monday. Thirty ministers and thirty elders from Carbon Luzerne Montour Columbia and Sullivan counties will attend with Holy Communion services and addresses by several pastors.
Local notes report fringe events in Freeland and Nesquehoning including a $1200 endowment for a monument to striker Patrick Sharpe, to be unveiled on the first anniversary of his death August 18. Other items note court decisions, deaths, weddings, local visits, and business ads across Lackawanna and Luzerne counties.
BASE BALL. The Regulars announce a team of players under 16 years with B Campbell e Mc Nulty P Campbell Albright 1b McNelis 2b Kleltz ss J Campbell 3b Huller rf Rogan if Gallagher If. Also a Grand Decoration Day Excursion to Niagara Falls via Lehigh Valley Railroad on May 29 for $9 round trip, return by May 31. Tickets from agents.
McMenamin’s proclaims itself the headquarters for high grade footwear for men women and children Hats and caps for men and boys Furnishings of all kinds and youths knee pants noted in the advertisement aimed at broad shopper groups
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