Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-05-24
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eurrenoes That Can BE Read Quickly
What the Folks of This and Othe,
Towns arc Doing.

Towns are Doing.
Peter Mellon, of Bethlehem, is visit
ing his brother, Robert, in town.
John B. Quigley has accepted the
North Side agency of the Hazleton Dye
Company.
Hon. William R. Jeffrey has removed
from Upper Lehigh and taken up his
residence here again.
George Boyle, formerly a Lehigh
Traction conductor, has accepted a po-
sition as locie engineer at Buck Noun
tain stripping.
| James Meehan, who came here from
Philadelphia some months ago returned
with his family and household goods to
that city on Saturday.
Fred Kaedtz has rented the saloon
property of NJ. Schwabe, on Birkbeck
street, South Heberton. He will take
possession Immediately.
John Rusnak, of Highland, and Miss
Mary Halka, of Upper Lehigh, were
married on Saturday by Rev. Gulovich
dG oJ. MARY $ Greek cnurcn.
The commissioners appointed to in
quire into the advisability of dividing
the North ward will meet at the Cottage
hotel on Saturday, June ~.
Thomas Sayres died at his home in
Jeanesvlle on Friday, aged 60 years.
He was one of the early miners who
settled in the Lehigh region.
Maj. G. b. Coke Post, G. A. R., attend
ed services at the Park M. E. church
yesterday morning. The sermon was
preached by the pastor, Rev. R. E.
Wilson.
Beginning this evening weeks en-
gagement will be played at the Grand by
the Macauley-Patton Company. The
admission to any part of the house is
only 10 cents
The Tigers picnic at the Public park
on Saturday will be the only amusement
in town on Memorial Day. The picnic
will begin in the afternoon and continue
during the evening.
DIR. w. N Powell, an eye and ear
specialist, is missing from Hazleton. A
number of unpaid bills are left behind
by the doctor. He claimed to have
| come from Allentown.
Tonight the Tip Top Clubs masque-
rade ball will he held at Yannes' opera
house. The members have made ex-
tensive preparations for the event, and
merry time is guaranteed to all who
attend.
Manus Burns, aged 65 years, one of
the pioneer residents of Tamaqua, died
at his home on Friday from heart failure
He had been a hotelkeeper for twenty
years, and was well-known throughout
the coal regions.
1t is officially announced that the
Hillside colliery, located on the mountain
side between Avoca and Moosc, will
suspend operations for an indefinite Pc
riod. About 425 men and boys will be
thrown out of employment
A train drawn by D. S. & s. engine
No. ~ parted on the heavy grade below
the Lumber Yard on Friday. The sec
tions came together near Weatherlv.
Several coal cars were wrecked and the
tracks blocked for some hours.
The Ladies Aid Society will hold its
annual festival on Memorial Day in the
basement of the English Baptist church
Dinner and supper will be served. All
are welcome to attend. The proceeds
are for the benefit of the church.
A man apparently 25 years of age
was instantly killed while attempting to
board Beech Creek Railway freight
train at Jersey Shore on Friday. The
only article found on him was miners
certificate made out in the name of
Gondalii Sledant, of Silver Brook.
Additional locals on the fourth page