Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-05-18
ECkLEY CLIPPINGS.

ECkLEY CLIPPINGS.
AS in former years Memorial Day will
be observed in Eckley in a patriotic
manner by parade of the societies of
town in the forenoon. The line of
parade is not completed, as the commit
tee appointed at the citizens meeting on
Saturday evening will not meet until
Sunday, by which time answers will
probably be received from all the
societies. The order of parade so far
has been arranged as follows:
Chief Marshal-John Wagner.
Aids-Wm. Aubrey, Ambrose Rickert
P. o. S. of A. Drum Corps.
st. James Sunday School.
Camp No. IA, P. o. S. of A.
Shamrock Drum Corps.
st. Mary's Sunday School.
st. Mary's T. A. B. Society.
st. Mary's T. A. B. Cadets.
After the parade the societies will
march to the cemetery and decorate the
graves of the fallen heroes.
Miss Bessie Stranix, who had been an
inmate Of the Presbyterian hospital,
Philadelphia, for the past month, re-
turned home on Friday.
Misses May and Bridget Maloney re-
turned home from Weatherly on Satur-
day.
Patrick O'Donnell, of Highland, was
among friends here on Sunday.
Hugh McGill, miner in No. 2 slope,
had his left eye injured by a piece of
coal on Friday.
Frank McHugh, who was injured at
the stripping here last September, was
seen on the streets last week for the
first time since he was hurt
The young folks were rendered fare
well party by Mr.. James Heron and
wife Wednesday evening. Dancing was
the feature of the evening. The music
was furnished by Lutz's orchestra.
Rumors of another social hop can be
heard for the past few evenings among
the sports of town. If all is true this
hop is to take place on Main street and
it promises to be the daddy of all socials
ever held here.
John Murphy of Halle Brook, was in
town Tuesday evening.
John Campbell, Jr., is confined to his
bed with an attack of la grippe.
Mrs. Mathew Murphy removed her
household effects to Freeland yesterday.
Washington Camp, No. 144, p 0. S. of
A., of this place, has organized drum
corps.
George Kritzburger has accepted
position as docking boss at Sandy Run.
Stephen, twelve-year-old son of JOS
eph Steibler, is suffering with heart
disease.
Mrs. Thomas Tully, of Ereeland, is
teaching the intermediate school in
place of her sister, Miss Ella Campbell
Base ball in Eckley is like the Free
land electric road-at stand still.
This is the season of the year that the
Huns enjoy life, especially when half
dozen or more of them get married at
the one time. Nothing less than eigh-
teen kegs Of beer at each wedding to
keep the dust down. Eckley will have
two on Saturday.
Frank McGill, Jr., left for the county
seat ON business yesterday morning.
Mrs. Murphy, of Halle Brook, for
merly of this place, is seriously i'll.
John Shelhamer, who was employed
as carpenter here for the past few
years, left on Monday for Portland, Ore.
John has the best wishes of all the bows.
Samuel Wyatt, mine foreman at No.
10 slope, is on the sick list.
Mary, the eldest daughter of John
lleeney, was bitten on Friday evening
by large dog belonging to an Austrian
living on South street. The owner re-
fused to allow the monster to be killed
and he is still at large, but there is no
telling what time or place he will re-
celve pill. MARY ANN.