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Newspaper

Freeland Tribune

Location

Freeland, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1902

Page

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Question to Customers on Feedback and Improvement

The note suggests asking customers for input or providing a fallback plan. It highlights seeking direct feedback to guide improvements and reduce risk by offering a contingency option if necessary.

Light Rates Not Favored by Borough Council

A Monday borough council meeting discussed light contracts and proposals from the Light Company. A three year contract at 78 per lamp failed on a tie vote, a special police force was confirmed, and a committee was formed to secure prices from other light firms while a solicitor advised on tax legality and borough tax limits.

Relfsnyder McClellan P. G. Gallagher Light Committee Light Company Tribune Council James Welsh C. Boyle P. M. Sweeney Hinter and Sweet D. J. McCarthy McLaughlin Vor Crawford Wo. Gallagher Hincer Sweet Board of Health McCarthy G. Gallagher Messrs. McNelis McLaughlin and McNelis McKean Finance Committee Cornell

Notary Sworn Statement Related to Company Records

Pennsylvania Luzerne County oath swears the above pen e is true to the best belief. Davis cashier signs sworn before a notary on a May day in 1902. Directors Koons Burton attend as witnesses.

State of Pennsylvania County Luzerne B. K. Davis Coabior I. KR. Davis Cashier Caneeuey Orion Sire Notary Attentt Thomas & Bir H.C. Koons Jobo Burton

Rumors of a New Trolley Route in Lehigh Valley

Reports claim Lehigh Traction seeks a near city center line without crossing limits. Surveyors traced Woodside bank as possible bed for a line to Freeland brewery and Drifton breaker. Officials remain silent while Tribune checks split claims and notes a possible branch toward the brewery.

Linzieton Lehigh Traction Company Drifton Freeland South Fern Streets Woodside Culm Bank Lehigh Valley Drifton Breaker the Tribune Traction Company Tigers Ball Grounds

Local union urges Memorial Day business closed Friday

At a Local Union No. 484 meeting the members unanimously endorsed closing all stores in Freeland on Memorial Day as in other coal towns. Freeland merchants are asked to join the plan to avoid losses, with some late hours planned for Friday to serve Saturday shoppers. A Laurytown Hospital fair runs four Thursdays in June to aid Michael Graham who lost legs and an arm, with inmate crafts funding two artificial legs for his use.

International Retail Clerks Protective Association Freeland Laurytown Hospital Michael Graham

Notice to Drifton Coxe Bros shop workers meeting

Engineers firemen pumpmen and all skilled mechanics at Drifton Coxe Bros are asked to attend a meeting at the Grand Opera house hall at 730 oclock this evening. By order of the committee Lillian Billius a Wilkesbarre domestic jumped overboard but was rescued by three boys.

Drifton Coxe Bros. & Co Grand Opera House Hall Lillian Billius Wilkesbarre Frackville Dominick Stavato Donohue Nichols Duffy Fahey United Mine Workers Stone Thomas Harcur Oneida State Board of Pardons William T. Creasy Democratic State Committee Erie

Luzerne County Seeks Reimbursement From Refugees Case

Round the Region reports action against Luzerne county by House of Refuge managers seeking 4396.32 for half the cost of maintenance and instruction of children sent to the Philadelphia institution. The county commissioner refused, citing state responsibility for inmate costs.

Luzerne County House of Refuge of Philadelphia Edward Kester Shenandoah Henry Becker Tamaqua Schuylkill County Central Railroad of New Jersey Philadelphia and Reading Company

Prodding the Constables in Luzerne County Court

Anti-Saloon League representatives watched as Luzerne county constables filed returns denying illegal liquor sales. Constable Washburn admitted offering ten witnesses in exchange for McKay against a speak easy. Judge Ferris sent the matter to the district attorney as Pittston cases continued.

Anti-Saloon League Luzerne County James Washburn Luzerne McKay Ferris Pittston J. J. K. Fletcher

Mrs Nellie Sharpa Dies at Plains Head of County Family

Mrs Nellie Sharpa, about 80, died Monday evening at her Plains home where she had lived for years. She is survived by three sons James Daniel and Patrick. Funeral held this afternoon. The family had earlier lived in Freeland and Jeddo after moving from Lansford, with many relatives in the county.

Nellie Sharpa Plains James Daniel Patrick Freeland Jeddo Lansford Sharpe

Tribune Holiday Notice for Memorial Day Publication

Notice to patrons announcing no paper on Friday due to Memorial Day. The Tribune will publish tomorrow at the usual hour. Carriers advertisers and others affected are asked to adjust accordingly.

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Local Notes From Freeland Happenings Past Two Days

Freeland notes outline Balaklava Club ball at Krell’s hall with 25 cent admission due to strike. Tigers and Fearnots athletic clubs host outdoor dances and picnics. Bank report shows deposits over 456000 and surplus 19000. Obituary for Joseph McMurtrie 80. Greek Catholic bishop Andre Hoboday to visit Freeland. Water main upgrade on Chestnut Street. Grand jury reviews killings of Michael Choro. Italian Catholic church benefit drama at John Yannes’ storeroom. P. O. S. of A. addition progressing. Stabbed George Kovan recovering. assailant jailed. Snow prompts revival of overcoats. Hazle Twp school board raises superintendent salary to 1600. Other local movements and visits noted.

Fearnots Athletic Club Cross Creek Fearnots Citizens’ Bank Andre Hoboday Freeland Martyak St. Mary’s Chestnut Street Washington and Pine Freeland Water Company Thomas Smith Louis Dino Michael Choro Merrit's John Yannes Washington Street George Kovan Butler Valley Steve Maltis Hazle Township Jos B. Gabrio John Melly Ireland Philadelphia Bergenland Daniel Walters Butler Township Thomas Kessell Freeland Cemetery Thomas Evans Birkbeck and Cunnins Streets Second Ward

A Real Spring Day A Real Spring Day

You'd better look in here. If you buy in haste you can get your money back equally quick.

Attorney and Notary Public Listings for Freeland Firms

Orion Irkou attorney and counselor at law and notary public, with offices in Freeland at Birkbeck Brick, room 2. Joan M. Carn operates from the steel office building, providing legal and notary services in the area.

Pias Orion Irkou LAW Notary Public Birkbeck Freeland Brennan's Campbell Freeland White Haven Kane Building Postoffice McMenamin Building South Centre Street

Pleasure Events and Social Club Balls Listed

May 28 drama and hop for St Anthony's church at John Yannes storeroom tickets 25 cents May 29 grand ball Balaklava Social Club Krell's ball admission 25 cents May 20 annual ball Fearnets Athletic Association Cross Creek hall admission 25 cents May 30 annual picnic Tigers Athletic Club Public Park A Oswald agency for Elysian's extracts and perfumery Finest goods

St. Anthony's Catholic Church John Yannes Balaklava Social Club Krell’s Ball Fearnets Athletic Association Cross Creek Hall Tigers Athletic Club Public Park

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Refowich T. Campbell Currys Curry Laubach Vienna B. C Geo. H. Hartman Central Hotel A. Csv Ald Minnesota N.W Sta Star Shoe Store Hugh Malloy LUS Citizens’ Bank of Freeland Fenngrivania Kesou Kor Sess Caitioe Tottocks Bouda WAL Vaseeenenee Tees Slatington Lehigh River Mauch Chunk Penn Haven Krell’s Hall Joseph McMurtrie Conyngham William McMurtrie Birkbeck Street A. Oswald Harry McClelland Victor Oswald Knights Templar Scranton Vincent Petrilla Michael Capece Allentown William Thompson Michael Mulligan John C Nesquehoning Borough School Board Birkbeck Brick Freeland, Pa Joan M. Carn Vostofice Building Ghokee McLaughlin R J. O'Donnell J. McBrearty D. N. Malby Birkleck’s E. Hayes Hazelton Bros New York City Ew Coe Hess Bell Telephone Kerowich A. Buckley Tribune Building Main Street Boyle Rochester Youngling Wm. Wehrman Watshimaizer Centre Street Depierro - Bros Caheh Gibson, Dougherty Kaufer Club Rosenbluth Mum Hennessy Ithaca Lehigh Valley Railroad Leshigh Valley Railroad Elysian’s
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