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Newspaper
Freeland Tribune
Location
Freeland, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1903
Page
1
The piece honors wounded flags tied to living veterans and fallen soldiers, contrasting past war drums with present peace. It notes the flags’ tatters, holes, and colors signaling resilience and national reverence. A. Oswald's store plans a Saturday closing at noon on May 30 1903 Memorial Day, while Wm. Birkbeck advertises a new wall paper line at low prices.
Memorial Day events organized by Maj. C. Bd. Coxe Post No 147 G A R include grave decoration at St Ann's Upper Lehigh and Eckley cemeteries, a 1 30 pm parade led by Marshal Al Shive, and ceremonies at Freeland cemetery with Chas. Orion Stroh as chair and Daniel Kline Bay as orator. Evening balls at Krell's hall and Cross Creek hall feature Balaklava Social Club and Fearnets Athletic Association, with music by DePierre's orchestra and St Ann's band. The Tigers Athletic Club hosts its fourteenth annual picnic with field day events and a 25 prize, plus two local baseball games at Tigers Park. Ladies admitted free.
Ministers and elders depart after the Wyoming classis session with the next annual meeting set for Overton Bradford County in May 1904. Delegates named to represent Wyoming classis at the district synod in Lebanon in October include Permarici J B Kerschner Stoffer Siegel Houtz Ruloff and Thomas Herbst Limbert Happel Masonheimer. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve advertised as a scar free quick cure for cat scratch burns sores and piles sold by Grover's City drug store.
Examination for Inspector of Mines in the First Anthracite District Luzerne County and Third Anthracite District Carbon County will be held at Wilkesbarre High School on June 2 3 4 and 5 1908 from 1 am each day. Candidates must present themselves for examination. Examiners Morris Williams Albert Leisenring John Gilhooley James Llewellyn Robert Monroe and Bourd 0.
Hugh Malloy breaks local records by collecting large school tax sums. Freeland directors Brogan, Boyle, Buckley, Fetterman, Isaac, Kline, Mc Geehan and Timony approve exonerations on 1901 duplicate and report 1902 collections totaling 6 300 with abatements and rebates. The balance due is about 50. Malloy faced miner strikes during his term. he treated the board to ice cream after the meeting.
Miners and operators face secrecy as the Conciliation Board meets to interpret the Coal Commission award. Six members oath bound, with no public disclosures on discussions or location. Operators reportedly may challenge miner representatives credentials, while all six members declined comment saying they have nothing to say.
Friends of Misses Kate and Mary McNellis hosted a farewell gathering at their Adama Street home as the couple prepare to move to Luzerne. A crowd including May Burns Annie McGill Katie McKehan and many others attended. Separately a large group celebrated Jonas Stewart turning eighteen at L V Stewarts Adams Street home. Miss Fanny DeFoy marked her birthday with friends at the Hotel Osbornes last night.
The fire tower and bell behind Koons' store at Centre and Front streets were taken down yesterday following borough council orders. The tower was near collapse and could have damaged property. the bell, unused but in good condition, once summoned residents and firemen during fires. The bell belonged to Citizens' Mose Company while the borough owned the tower.
Sydney Williams has resigned as general superintendent of G. B. Markle & Co. of Jeddo due to ill health. He left for Scranton yesterday after taking the post last October, succeeding W. A. Smith Jr. The successor’s name is not announced, though Smith is expected to return. Markle & Co. recently built a fine Jeddo home for Williams, fueling rumors about undisclosed health reasons.
Happenings of the past two days in and around Freeland include a mutual lease agreement between the Jos. Neu Burger Estate and the Washington Camp Hall Association after amicable talks in Wilkesbarre. Notable deaths, council vacancies, railroad safety enforcement, and local business updates fill the notices.
Y M C A Rey and G T Swartz of Park M E church address the Sunday afternoon gathering at 3 30. The title is Continuance in Well Doing. All welcome. Boys’ bible class moves to Tuesday evening June 2 with changes for the June 6 day outing. all boys should attend.
Decoration Day service from Hazleton to Wilkesbarre and intermediate points begins at 6.05 a m with trips hourly to 7.05 p m and additional 9.05 and 10.05 p m. Return trips depart Wilkesbarre at 7.00 a m and hourly to 11.00 p m. Sunday runs mirror this schedule with last Hazleton to Wilkesbarre at 0.05 p m and last Wilkesbarre to Hazleton at 10.40 p m.
McMenamin’s advertises as 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 in a compact local shop feature.
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