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Newspaper
Freeland Tribune
Location
Freeland, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1893
Page
1
Letters from neighboring towns form a sparse issue with Highland supplying its usual budget. Notes describe new occupancy by families from Hazle Brook, social clubs advancing, and local visits while a separate obituary-like item recalls a man found dead at the Bristol House, identified as Howard Brader from Wilkes-Barre. A remarkable incident recounts Mrs. Hawker narrowly escaping a mad cow attack.
The Lutheran Pastoral Association of the Upper Lehigh Valley met at Rev. E A Bauer's residence in Lehigh ton with ministers Brunig Kuntz Schmidt Kuder Strauss Longacre Siebolt Lindenstruth and others present. Discussions covered sermonsHebrew readingsLevitical papers and the Sunday question with next meeting slated for November 6 in White Haven. Six men burned by gas at Duryea colliery reported injuries including Joyce Tigue McNulty Mullin Hall Hogan with possible deaths. cause under investigation.
The Tuesday parade of Catholic Total Abstinence Union societies in the Scranton diocese drew an estimated 7,000 men and boys in line. Northeastern Pennsylvania temperance groups showcased strong turnout with music, under perfect weather, while observing the 103d anniversary of Father Matthew, the apostle of temperance.
Leander K Austin died of typhoid fever in Allentown. His family arranged to bury him at Mainaburg Tioga County, his birthplace. Lehigh Valley Company refused to transport the body fear contagion. The coffin was then moved by team, expected to reach by tomorrow evening. Indignation at Cameron speech spurs Scranton repeal bill meeting.
An assortment of local sales and remedies is listed, including Fackler’s bread and Laubach supplied ice cream and cakes, Jos Neuburger cloak bargains, and several patent medicines such as Orange Blossom, Arnica Liniment, Castloness, Hall's Catarrh Cure, and Dr. Schilcher’s products. A Democratic Mass Meeting is announced with speakers, plus a report on a Young Men’s Ball and local services like wallpaper and watch repairs.
The October schedule lists the second annual ball of Division 19 A O H on October 23 with 50 cent admission, a Polish cornet band ball on October 24 for 50 cents, J W Macready and company show October 26 27 28 with 15 25 and 35 cent tickets, and Eckley Social Club ball on November 14 at Freeland opera house with 50 cent admission. Subscribe for the Trinum.
The borough school reports enrollment and attendance with a list of students 100 percent in attendance this month. Officers of Owena Council No 47 were installed, with many visiting members present and refreshments served. A water famine affects the Schuylkill region as Girard Water Company tightens supply. Knight of Malta meeting planned in Berwick includes discussions on amalgamating commanderies. Vigilant defeats Valkyrie in the second yacht race. third race wind delays finish. Democratic committee of Carbon county reelects Michael Cassidy as chairman and outlines campaign funding and polling watchers.
Rev Bernard J Dever of Summit Hill visited town this week. Lehigh Valley Company to pay its employees next Thursday. Tim J Gallagher of New York on vacation at his Dillon home. Robert Scott sold Centre street property in the Points for 2500 to Agnes Brady. Hazleton Sentinel sold to Philadelphia interests. New Lehigh Valley timetable to take effect November first. Neuburger ad in last page for fall opening over ten days. Democratic county candidates planning a tour of the fourth district beginning Hazleton Monday. Freeland Beef Company to expand its Washington street building. W T Carter Be Co collieries at Beaver Meadow reportedly leased or sold to A S Van Wickle Co. Young American Social Club elects officers: Paul, Hartman, Reifsnyder. club to hold a December 1 ball. Two West Hazleton women report Fannie Siddons seen near town in wild attire. Constable Hoodmacher says Charles Conahan, Buck Mountain murderer, is in hiding and won’t be arrested for the reward. Firemen's Day at Weatherly Friday October 20 with a new engine house opening and parade. Two Jersey Central trains collide in Scranton. Miss Florence Blewitt injured in fall from train. Edith Nanum-At Eckley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Nagle, died aged 3 years 4 months 25 days. funeral in Wilkes-Barre Sunday.
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