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Newspaper
Freeland Tribune
Location
Freeland, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1900
Page
1
The public is reminded that the approaching winter season requires added family expenditures and that an inspection of our stock will reveal products and prices to help manage costs. The message emphasizes preparedness and prudent shopping as colder months approach.
A seller argues that cutting price to volume will boost sales, announcing plans to double monthly output while halving profits. The pitch emphasizes mutual benefit and urges buyers to take advantage of the offer.
A local shop touts its large stock and better or cheaper goods than competitors. It promises fresh butter eggs and groceries with reliable quality, claiming to match or exceed regional offerings in both price and selection.
Reports from across the anthracite districts show United Mine Workers orders in effect. Lackawanna and Wyoming valleys tied up. under 5 percent at work. Mahanoy City Shenandoah Mt Carmel Shamokin largely shut down. Pottsville Southern Schuylkill districts operating with reduced force. Lehigh region partially shut down with varied town reports. JEDDO and Freeland mines show mixed output and arbitration sentiments. Oakdale and Sandy Run pools active with reduced or uncertain staffing.
The strike order leaves Wyoming Valley coal not mined while Eckley and Old Buck Mountain slopes run. Beevle areas show mixed activity as drivers and miners abstain, with five breakers operating only to load Saturday coal. Union sentiment is strong, many towns report idle mines and widespread stoppages across the Lehigh Valley region.
The Freeland borough council authorized committee will accept written or other bids for the sale of the borough lot and buildings on Front street north side First ward up to o'clock p m Saturday September 20 10 at the council room. The committee reserves the right to accept or refuse any and all bids. John F Boyle Burgess H B Keck President Frank DePierre Committee Daniel Kline Chas Morschbacher J
Yesterd ay afternoon the Grand Opera house in Freeland housed what was probably the largest labor gathering. National Organizer Benjamin James of Jeanesville addressed about 900 men, followed by George Stafford addressing the Slovenians. Over 1,000 others could not enter, and with speakers unavailable no overflow meeting was held. James spoke an hour on mine workers wrongs and the strike order causes. Continued on Fourth Page.
A series of funeral notices from Sandy Run and Drifton recounts Miss Mary Broderick dying at 17 after a brief illness, with services at St Ann's, and a wave of mourners sending Rebecca Welsh, Rachel Babcock, and Mrs. Sarah Brogan to their final rest. Peter McHugh Jr. dies of cholera infantum aged eight months. services at St Ann's and St James's mark the losses, with interments at local cemeteries.
The Y M C A Glee Club was organized on Saturday evening with officers Director Poyser Mus Bac Secretary Weaver Treasurer Roberts. A first rehearsal is set for Tuesday and monthly business meetings will occur the first Tuesday each month. Nonmembers must pay a small monthly due. About sixteen town singers joined the club seeking musical leadership.
Chairman John H. Bigelow announces the Democratic district committee members for several areas including Freeland Hazleton Jeddo West Hazleton Hazle and others. The group will meet in Hazleton for organization tomorrow evening.
Delegates from St Luke's Lutheran Sunday schools will attend a convention in Mauch Chunk on September 25 and 26. Local marriages, theater cancellations, jury duty notes, postmaster appointments, visits, and minor injuries fill a day of town news and social updates.
The borough lot on Front Street with buildings is offered for sale. Applicants may submit figures in writing or in person on September 2. Details are listed in a notice published in another column. To prevent consumption auIORLY, use One Minute Cough Cure at Grover's City drug store.
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