Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-07-09
DRlFTON ITEMS.

On Thursday two travelling sharpers,
who were on their way from Hazleton
to Freeland, induced two of our young
men to play at the shell game. The
four sat down on the locie bridge in the
rear of the slaughter house and in less
than half an hour the Drifton sports
were minus $3.50 apiece They then
concluded to stop playing, as their curl
osity was thoroughly satisfied.
report reached town last week that
Evan Reese, we'll known resident of
this place who moved to Nanticke some
time ago, had met with fatal accident
in the mines at that place. We are
pleased to say that the report seems to
be untrue, as his relatives in this section
haye heard nothing of it,
John McNelis, of Ut. Carmel, called
on friends in town last week.
Edward Roberts, of Mahanoy City, a
former resident, spent the latter part of
last week in town with relatives.
Work on the electric road is progress
ing rapidly now, and if it is continued
there is a possibility of cars reaching
Freeland by next Saturday. This will
be comfort to many who have business
in Freeland after working hours.
George Welch, of Frccland, the oblg-
ing D. S. & S. operator here, was unable
to work on account of sickness the latter
part of last week.
Patrick O'Donnell, of Newark, n. j.,
was visiting his parents at Scotch Hill
on the Fourth.
Miss Bid O'Donnell, of Philadelphia,
was among the visitors here on the
Fourth.
Mrs. C. H. Lee, of Philadelphia, is
visiting relatives in town.
Patrick O'Donnell, of this place. has
been mentioned as possible candidate
for clerk of the courts on the Demo-
cratic ticket.
Frank Salmon, of this place, is pre-
pairing to erect dwelling house on East
Main street, Freeland.
James Harkins is recovering from the
effects of several wounds he received
about ten days ago by premature
blast.
The collieries here commenced work
ing three days week again, and no
one appears to know when full time will
be resumed. In the shops and other
departments steady work continues and
it is believed the dullness in the coal
trade will be of short duration,
Miss Kate Shearon, of Wilkes Barre,
is visiting friends here this week.
Joseph Gallagher, who was spending
week with his brother Timothy at New
York city, returned home last week.
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There was a large crowd at the ball
park yesterday to see the game between
the Fearnots and the Nonparies of
Silver Brook. The visitors were not in
it with our boys the score being 81 5
in favor of the Fearnots. In the seventh
inning Patrick Sweeney was struck on
the nose by thrown ball, which caused
him to retire from the game.
This was lively town on the morning
of the Fourth. The st. Patrick's and
Mayberry bands and DePierro's orches-
ira rendered their annual serenades, and
the hundreds of little children from the
different Sunday schools called upon the
Coke ladies. All were treated well. 1t
was quiet in the afternoon, but in the
evening fireworks of every kind were
set off.
One of our former residents is spoken
of as follows in recent issue of the
Hazleton Standard.: James O'Donnell
mine foreman for the Silver Brook Coal
Company at No. /, was on Tuesday
promoted to the position of general inside
foreman in all that company's works at
both No and No. 3 colieries. The
Silver Brook Coal Company appreciate
Mr.. O'Donnells value, for he is among
the most proficient in the region"
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