Deadlock Broken as O'Donnell Elected Solicitor on Fifth Ballot
Foster township school board ended a month long deadlock by electing Attorney R. J. O'Donnell as solicitor on the fifth ballot, defeating Carr and Brown though Brown’s name had not been presented. Salary settled at $40 per year after motions for $30 and $50 failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foster Township
Woodside
R. J. O'Donnell
Carr, O'Donnell
Brown
O'Donnell
Argust
McHugh
Keller
Por Carr
Ziestroft
Dondt
Lesser
Zelstroft
Mellugh
Zvistroft
Cross Creek Coal Company
Upper
Lehigh
Nancy Meixell
J. 5. Wentz & Co
Local Briefs Highlight Mines Accidents and Community News
Mine Inspector Davies reports seven non fatal and two fatal accidents in August, with higher totals than claimed. Hatfield wreck victims include many with ties here. Full accident account on page four. Labor meetings set for Hazle Brook and Drifton, with Mother Jones addressing. Pittston loses to Hazleton Athletics 7 to 5 at Tigers park. Thomas J. Connor opens a tailoring shop on North Centre Street. Freeland hosts first shirtwaist ball, deemed a success. New sidewalks laid on Centre Street for J. P. McDonald and Peter Shambora. George Dennenny of Hazle Brook recovers enough to leave hospital. Digestive aids discussed with ad copy for Kodol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hatfield
Acc
Hazle Brook
Drifton
Jones
Pittston Baseball Club
Hazleton Athletics
Tigers Park
Thomas J. Connor
North Centre Street
Freeland
Centre Street
J. P. McDonald
Peter Shambora
George Dennenny
For Sale Cheap Homes in Birranton and More
For cash, a house and a lot on Chestnut street Birranton west of Ridge street property of John Walitaky Also a house and two lots on some street property of Philip Moyer Terms apply to T A Buckley J P in one building Also for sale cheap valuable hotel property on Birkbeck street Second ward C C Stroh attorney
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Chestnut Street
Birranton
Ridge Street
John Walitaky
Philip Moyer
O'T. A. Buckley
J. P
Ein
Birkbeck Street
Second Ward
C. Stroh
Aged Lady Margaret Elliott Dead at 73 in Freeland Area
Mrs. Margaret Elliott died between 10 and 11 Saturday evening at her daughter Mrs. Gilbert Smith’s North Washington street home. Age 73 years 5 months 14 days, she came from Ireland 27 years ago, lived in Highland and South Heberton, and more recently with her daughter. Survived by sons Hugh Alex Montana Thomas Charles and daughter Mrs Gilbert Smith Freeland. Funeral at 2 pm tomorrow. interment Freeland cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Elliott
Gilbert Smith
North Washington Street
Elliott
Ireland
America
Highland
South Heberton
Hugh
Alex
Montana
Thomas
Charles
Freeland
Freeland Cemetery
YMCA Notes and Local Meetings Highlight Weekend
Rev J B Kerschner led services in the auditorium with a sermon from St John 10 25 and P C Poyser assumed charge of music introducing a new piano and director. The Y invites Gilee club tryouts by Saturday and Wilkesbarre school board plans an afternoon inquiry into Prof T I Santee amid bribery allegations involving George J Llewellyn and a railway franchise vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Kerschner
St. John
P. C. Poyser
Mus. Bac
Gilee Club
Wilkesvarre
T. I. Santee
George J. Llewellyn
Llewellyn
Temperance Parade Planned by Scranton Diocese Societies
The Young Men's Corps appointed committees to arrange the Scranton diocese temperance societies parade at Hazleton on October 10 honoring Father Mathew the apostle of total abstinence. Over a dozen new members joined yesterday as the corps grows and aims to do the town credit in the Hazleton parade next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazleton
Father Mathew
Scranton
Death at Drifton claims infant Rohrbach life
Mildred Elizabeth Rohrbach infant daughter of David R and Elizabeth A Rohrbach died Saturday night at the family residence No 2 Drifton Services will be conducted at the residence by Rev J B Kerschner and relatives are invited to attend Interment will be at Hughesville cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Elizabeth Rohrbach
David R
Elizabeth A. Rohrbach
No. 2
Drifton
J. B. Kerschner
Hughesville Cemetery
Death of Mary Catherine McGeehan Aged Two
Mary Catherine McGeehan two years six months twenty one days daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward McGeehan died yesterday morning after a long illness. The funeral was held at three this afternoon and burial followed in St Ann's cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Catherine McGeehan
Edward McGeehan
St. Ann's Cemetery
Labor Day Not Observed in Freeland as Counties Celebrate
Labor Day is not observed in Freeland with schools banks closed and post office partially closed while other county towns hold parades and amusements for workers. The article notes widespread celebrations in several towns with various holiday events and activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeland
Miss Bilger and family depart for Chicago
Miss Carrie Bilger and her brother Harold left this morning for their new home in Chicago. Accompanying them is Charles Wolf who will also locate in the Western metropolis. At Harrisburg the party will be joined by Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Brittain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Bilger
Harold
Chicago
Charles Wolf
Metropolis
Harrisburg
A. W. Brittain
Powder Price Rumor Sparks Hope for Coal Strike End
Rumor says Delaware and Hudson Coal Company will cut powder price from 2.75 to 1.50 a keg, possibly triggering a wider halt across the coal region. Grievances list and scale report sent to operators. national executive board meeting at Indianapolis may order a strike, with uncertain turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware and Hudson Coal Company
United Mine Workers
Scale Committee
National Executive Board
Indianapolis
Local People and Weekend Travel Notes
Miss Laura Koons returns to Chester county to teach this term after a summer at home. Mrs. A G Fetterman and Mrs. Evan Moses came back from visiting Schuylkill county friends. Patrick O'Donnell of Elizabeth New Jersey visits his parents on North Ridge Street. Albert DePierre and daughter Arne attend a relative's funeral in Pottsville today. Mrs. Conway and children depart to visit relatives in Wilkes Barre. Miss B V McTighe leaves for Mountain Top and Wilkes Barre for a few weeks. Miss Maggie L Ferry vacationing in Minersville. Miss Catherine Byrnes of Hazleton spent several days with Miss Josephine Campbell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Koons
Chester County
A. G. Fetterman
Evan Moses
Schuylkill County
Patrick O'Donnell
Elizabeth
N. J
North Ridge Street
Albert DePierre
Arne
Pottsville
Conway
Wilkesbarre
B. V. McTighe
Mountain Top
Maggie L. Ferry
Ridge Street
Minersville
Catherine Byrnes
Hazleton
Josephine Campbell
Democratic Conventions Due At Wilkes Barre Next Tuesday
Democratic county, congressional and senatorial conventions are set for Wilkes Barre Tuesday with delegates chosen Saturday afternoon. Voters show little current interest as local politicians edge toward mobilization. Reports from Wilkes Barre list two proposed state formations with names for congress and local offices, while no candidate for state senator has been chosen yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkesbarre
Lenahan State
Congress
Stanley W. Davenport
Stanley W. Woodward
Paul Daseh
Rush Trescott
W. H. Gillespie
Edward J. Lynch
John Lart
Pittston
Asa K. de- Witt
T. R. Martin
Paul Dasch
Gillespie
Trescott
John Dwyer
Warrell
Nanticoke
Store Changes Hands on South Centre Street
The grocery store of George J. Shambora on South Centre street has new ownership. J.T. Kroner, with several years in business, becomes proprietor. Shambora plans to study law soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George J. Shambora
South Centre Street
J.T. Kroner
Shambora
Illness lays heavy on Cottage hotel landlord
Friends of Solomon Kresky owner of the Cottage hotel regret his serious illness after a period of unwellness. His condition in recent days has caused much unease among his circle. Smoke and chew Kendall Clock Maftd by Clock Tobacco Co Scranton Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solomon Kresky
Cottage Hotel
Mr. Kresky
Kendall, Clock & Co
Clock Tobacco Co
Scranton
Round the Region details violent accident and ads
News brief notes a brakeman Harry Howells was killed under a train at Pittston. The item mixes local ads for Grover's City drug store and Kelper's ice cream, a new Cosmos paper for Nanticoke, and promotions for DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve and Kadol Dypepain Cure. It mentions Henne's stocking factory fire in Pottsville and commentary on political spending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Howells
Erie and Wyoming Railroad
Pittston
Grover's City Drug Store
Nanticoke
The
Cosmos
DeWitt's
Little Barly Risers
Rover's City Drug Store
Kelper’s
Grover
City
Henne
Pottsville
Birth in Upper Lehigh and Local Advertisements
A son was born on Friday to Mr and Mrs George Holland. The notice warns that Chinese are dangerous enemies citing treachery. It cautions against miterfella products mislabeling as Dewitts Witch Hazel Salve and promotes Dewitts original salve. Grovers City drug store mentioned. Evan Williams visiting Scranton. A Oswald advertises hats and caps with a varied selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Holland
DeWitt
Grover
Evan Williams
Scranton
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N, Wenner & Som
Luzerne Streets
Tresh
Butler Valley
Corner Centre
N. Wenner
Som
Selch Store
Hugh Malloy
Creera
Shirt
Freeland Steam Laundry
Clifford H. Heller
Mgr
Foster School Board
Davies
India
D. & H. Company
Big Corporation
Democratic Politics
Woodring
Geo. Krommel
Birkbeck and
Walnut Streets
M. Meret
Wm. J. Eckert
Geo. H. Hartman
Central Hotel
Kelper's
DeWitts
City Drug Store
Upper Lehigh
A. Oswald's
E. C. Dewitt
ACO
Philo
Birkbeck Brick
Freeland, Pa
Kushnerick Bros
Curry
E. J. Curry
Wm. Wehrman
Orson Stroh
Birkbeck
Ohn M, Carr
Postofice
Brennan's
Centre St
R J, O'Donnell
Campbell Building
Jory J. McBrearty
McMenamin Building
Nce
A. Buckley
Justice OF the Peace
Tribune Building
Main Street
HAYES
Washington Street
Hazelton
York City
S. Hess
Rerowich
Aldrey Zemany
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