Notes of Highland and Upper Lehigh Activity This Week
Suburban Points reports from Highland and Upper Lehigh on local moves and events. Hungarians from Derringer arrived seeking work. several residents visited Hazleton and Sandy Run. Maggie Burns of Philadelphia visits relatives. ODonnell resumes work after finger injuries. McCool resigns as No 1 colliery fireman to move west. Literary club secures rooms. colliery work improves with five days last week and prospects for next month. road to Freeland becomes a nightly shooting gallery with continuous pistol fire. residents warned to stop to avoid trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Derringer
John Logan
William Kellar
Christ Beisheim
Hazleton
John Mulherin
Barney Morris
Maggie Burns
Philadelphia
Edward O’donnell
Michael McCool
No. 1
Henry Deisenroth
Sandy Run
William Oliver
Duryea
Literary Club
Here
Freeland
Upper Lehigh Notes and Local Happenings
Joseph Evans resigned his job at No.5 Jeddo and started at No.6 slope. A social ele at Lattimer drew many residents. many attend Allen town fair this week. Rumor says Dennis Ferry will move his family from Harwood to town later this week. Andrew Keenan Sr enjoyed a day at White Haven. Mrs Calvin Waldron is recovering well. Bernard Keenan visited Lattimer with two ladies Saturday. W E Watkins of Hazleton visited here on Saturday. James Welsh Jr of Stockton visited his parents Sunday. Daniel Boyle and wife of Wanamie are staying with Mrs Boyle’s parents. Freeland young ladies toured Prospect Rock Sunday. Willie Brehm is to shoot 25 pigeons against Lewis Landmesser for 100 at Landmesser’s Butler valley hotel on Oct 28. Two locals strike it rich with a new industry gathering sulphur diamonds and selling them at the Bowery near South Heberton. Profits are large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allentown
Dennis Ferry
Harwood
Andrew Keenan
White Haven
Calvin Waldron
Bernard Keenan
Lattimer
W. E. Watkins
Hazleton
James Welsh, Jr
Stockton
Daniel J. Boyle
Wanamie
Mra. Boyle
Freeland
Prospect Rock
Willie Brehm
Lewis Landmesser
West Hazleton
Landmesser
Butler Valley
death of Mrs James Givens at Walnut Street home
Mrs James Givens aged 54 died yesterday morning at 1 80 o'clock at her husband’s residence on Walnut street from consumption after a three year illness. A large circle of Freeland friends mourn her, funeral set for tomorrow with a requiem high mass at St Ann's church at 10 am and interment in St Ann's cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Givens
Walnut Street
Freeland
St. Ann’s Church
St. Ann’s Cemetery
Philadelphia
Ambrose Dunleavy
Jeddo
Dlifton
St. Theresa’s Church
St. Ann's, Cemetery
Death of a Well Known Lady in Wilkes-Barre
Elizabeth Birkbeck wife of Joseph Birkbeck of Wilkes-Barre died after a two week illness from pneumonia aged 54. Funeral at St Stephen's Wilkes-Barre then interment at Freeland Cemetery. Alice/o'Haran nieces sue executors for 50000 in Williamsport US court. Hall opening by German Social Club in Geoppert's hall with supper and songs. Tax collection notes and Allentown Fair opening at Allentown with large exhibits and good racing. Gibbon property sale repurposed for wallpaper stock and painting services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth
Joseph Birkbeck
Wilkes-Barre
St. Stephen’s Church
Freeland Cemetery
Geoppert’s
Deeds Recorded In Freeland Transfers 600 and 1400
At Wilkes-Barre on Monday a deed for a property in Freeland from Joseph Birkbeck to Chas. O. Stroh for 600 dollars was recorded. On Tuesday one from Frank McShea to Candy O. Boyle, property in Freeland, for 1400 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes-Barre
Freeland
Joseph Birkbeck
Chas. O. Stroh
Frank McShea
Candy O. Boyle
Local Business Briefs Offer Bread Ice Cream and Remedies
Try Fackler's home-made bread and rolls baked fresh each morning. Laubach provides picnics with ice cream and cakes at reasonable rates. Arnica and Oi Liniment sold by Dr. Schilcher for man and beast. Orange Blossom claimed to cure female troubles sold by A Oswald. Downs Elixir touted as aiding sleepers. Wright's Indian Vegetable Pills for headaches. Hill's double chloride of gold tablets claimed to curb tobacco, morphine, or liquor desires. Available at first-class druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fackler
Laubach
Arnica & Oi
Schilcher
A. Oswald
Wright
Hill
County teachers institute to be held in Wilkes-Barre
The county teachers institute will convene the week of October 30 for five days in Wilkes-Barre with a strong afternoon and evening program. Noted educators from Columbus, Boston, Newton, and Philadelphia are slated to speak, with Dr. E. E. White, Prof. Emory P. Russell, Supt. N. C. Schaeffer, and others on the roster. Local instructors will also contribute to sessions and evening entertainments feature impersonations and travel humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes-Barre
T. B. Harrison
E. E. White
Columbus
Emory P. Russell
Boston
George I. Aldrich
Newton
Mass
N. C. Schaeffer
Root
Pierce Business College
Philadelphia
Bella Thomas
Cook County
Ill
Leland T. Powers
David Copperfield
James M. Buckley
The
Christian Advocate
New York
Ninth Regiment Armory
John J. Ingalls
Kansas
Resolutions Honoring Patrick Higgins of Tigers Athletic Club
At a meeting of the Tigers Athletic Club on September 25 1893 resolutions express deep sorrow for the death of Patrick Higgins a loyal and respected member. They note his honesty integrity and steadfast devotion to the Tigers and announce that a copy of the resolutions be sent to his family and published in the Frereiann Train. James M Gallagher P J Brislin committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freelana
Tigers Athletic Club
Patrick Higgins
Tigers
Frreiann
James M. Gallagher
P. J. Brislin
New Trial Granted for Tom Brown in Local Murder Case
Judge Woodward granted a new trial for Thomas Brown, convicted of first degree murder in the killing of Lucius Robinson at Eberyale last spring, citing newly discovered depositions by A. J. Friday and Jackson Wright as substantial. The attorney John F. Shea led the appeal, aiming to safeguard the defendant’s rights. Funeral and marriage notices, accidents, and local society items follow, including a shanty fire in Jeanesville, a Philadelphia death, a near electrocution in Allentown, and a stage comedy review from the Philo Times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Brown
Woodward
Thomas Brown
Lucius Robinson
Eberyale
A. J. Friday
Jackson Wright
Friday
Robinson
Carridges
Brown
John F. Shea
Little News Items From The Vicinity In Brief Form
Miss Birdalyn Davis left for Baltimore to attend school. The Weissport Water Company of Carbon county with a $5000 capital was chartered in Harrisburg. James Gillespie Sr and daughter Mary tour Philadelphia this week. Manus Boyle resigns from the D S S to move to Jersey City. William J. Morgan becomes Arnold and Krells brewery agent here, replacing William R. Jeffrey. Rallying Day for Presbyterian Sunday school planned at Lindsay's hall with special exercises. Lataska company show viewed but below advertised standard. D S S brakeman Patrick Brogan injured in a coupling accident at Oneida. Joseph Cummings, 45, dies from Lance colliery explosion injuries. Patrick Geritz moves jewelry store to Sachs building Front and Centre streets. opening Saturday evening. Carbon county offers $200 reward for Charles Conaghan, linked to Buck Mountain beating and fatality. Goeppert's hall leased to St Patrick's cornet band for meetings from October 2. Wilkes-Barre museum displays 51 babies. likely many disappointed voters. Engineer Hufford reinstated after L V R R wreck for ignoring orders. Steve Michael of Drifton marries Miss Jennie Collins of Oakdale. wedding tour to Allentown. Last park picnic of season likely by St Patrick's cornet band. DePieres orchestra to play. Jeddo social fills opera house. grand march led by Thomas McLaughlin and Minnie Harkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birdalyn Davis
Baltimore
Weissport Water Company
Carbon County
Capital
Harrisburg
James Gillespie
Mary
Washington Street
Philadelphia
Manus Boyle
Ridge Street
Jersey City
William J. Morgan
Arnold & Krell’s Brewery
William R. Jeffrey
Presbyterian Sunday School
Lindsay’s
Lataska Company
Patrick Brogan
Drifton
Oneida
Joseph Cummings
Lance
Plymouth
Philip Geritz
Sachs
Charles Conaghan
John Brislin
Buck Mountain
Goeppert
Front Street
St. Patrick’s Cornet Band
Hufford
Fairview
Slocum
Bear Creek
Mra
William Gibbons
Steve Michael
Jennie Collins
Oakdale
Twing
Allentown
St. Patrick’s Cornet
DePierre
Jeddo
Thomas McLaughlin
Freeland
Minnie Harkins
Freeland Classified Notices and Property For Sale
A list of local notices includes a daily bowel aid claim, sale of a Centre street house in Freeland with 82 by 23 lot, and a request for inquiries. Also offered are a red cow lost since Sept 14 near Upper Lehigh, a white hound Toby missing from Freeland, rewards for return, and payment option for New York Mutual Savings and Loan dues. A cheap sale advertises a road area Freeland to Upper Lehigh near Harmony Hall, with contact John Schnee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newonce
New York Mutual Savings and Loans Association
Central Hotel
Raymond EB. Meyers
Centre Street
Freeland
Upper Lehigh
Harmony Hall
Heberon
John Schnee
Birkbeck and
Johnson Streets
Also Mentioned on This Page
Highland
Upper
Lehigh
Tamone
Joseph Evans
Josephine
Mary Ann O’haran
Father O’ Haran
United States
Williamsport
James Cummiskey
Edward J. Melley
Samuel Randall, Esq
New York City
Palmer
Wilkes- Barre
Scranton
Father O' Haran
Lehigh County Agricultural Society
A. A. Bachman
Teachers’ Institute
Harry Wall
Pittston
Harry
Jack Donnelly
Jack Lynch
Lynch
Donnelly
Hugh Shovlin
Mary A. McGeady
Edward O'Reilly
Cassie McGarvey
Alex. Mulhearn
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Freeland Station
Frank Cannon
Jeanesville
Cannon
Frank McGarvey
Mauch Chunk
Allentown Electric Light and Power Company
McGarvey
John R. Compson
Franz
Lena
New Orleans
Philo
Times
Castoria
Lane
Andrew Huisde
Toby
Charles Dusheck
New York Clothiers
Jacobs & Barasch
NEW York Tailors
Yous
D. Hayes
Birkbeck
M Halpin
C. Cor
Walnut and
Pine Streets
Orson Stroh
A M. Carr
Attorney-at-Law
Franklin Street
Alex. Shollack
Washington and
Walnut Streets
Libor Winter
A. W. Washburn
Ping and Johnson Sts
Condy O. Boyle
Youngling
Centre - Street
Tailors
Meyer
G. B. Payson
Dentris T. Freeland
George Fisher
H. E. Nyer
H. W. Monroe
Campion
Cottage Hotel
Main
Washington Streets
O’wen Mo Yver
Ae Starling
Amandus Oswald
Centre
Front Streets
Depierro - Bros
Gibson
Dougherty
Kaufer Club
Rosenbluth
Mumm
Hennessy
Schweitzer
WM. Wehrmann
Five Points
Francis Resta
South Centre
L. V Choicest
Rennan, Kantreet, Freeland, Kr, Br, Depot
J. P. McDonald
A. Goeppert
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