Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-08-06
LOCAL NOTES
WRITTEN UP
Short Items Of Interest to
All Readers.
Happenings of the Past
Two Days in and Around
Freeland Recorded With
out Waste of Words.

out Waste of Words.
The investigation of the wreck near
Weatherly last March, when d. S. &
S. coal train crashed into Lehigh Val
ley freight, and in which several Free
land railroaders had narrow escapes
from DEATH has been completed. The
cost of the wreck, $43 900, has been
placed by the Lehigh Valley officials on
the d. S. & S. Company.
Daniel Boyle, of North Centre street,
a prominent member of the United Mine
Workers, has entered ST. Joseph's hos
for an injury to his leg. Mr. Boyle was
hurt in Halle Brook mine several
months ago and the wound failed to
properly heal. An operation may be
necessary.
The time limit of three years and four
months fixed for the Freeand Opera
House Company to do business expired
on Monday, and In accordance with the
articles of agreement the partnership
dissolved itself yesterday. Debtors and
creditors OF the company will find a
notice of interest to them in another
column.
Edward Shaw, Of Upper Lehigh, is
suffering from injuries received near
Pottsville by jumping from trolley car
which had gone beyond the motorman's
control. Mr.. Shaw's leg was fractured
in three places. He is receiving treat
ment at the home of his brother, Mark,
near Pottsville.
The attention OF pleasure-seekers is
directed to the advertisement of White
Haven Relief Association, whose annual
excursion and family picnic to Mountain
Park will be run on the 23d inst. The
high standard attained by this associa-
tion in conducting past excursions will
be maintained this year
Prof. w. Il. Bray, of Lehigh univer-
sity, was chosen principal of the Mining
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of the directors on Monday evening.
Mr.. Bray has accepted the position and
will remove to town In the near future.
He will make his home on Ridge street,
Coke addition.
A. Oswald has the agency for the cele-
brated Elysian's extracts and perfumery.
The finest good made. Try them.
John Bellezza was awakened early
yesterday morning by noise around his
store He suspected that an effort was
being made to enter the building by
side window. He called to his neighbor,
George Ii. Hartman, and his alarm
frightened off the intruders.
Secretary Buckley, of the borough
school board, received notice this after
noon from the state treasury depart
ment that the school appropriation for
Freeland will be sent to Treasurer Tim
ony this week.
Hereafter the bodies of all paupers
who die in the Middle Coal Field Poor
District will be sent to Philadelphia for
hospital use, unless they are claimed by
friends and buried at the latter's ex-
pense.
Daniel, young son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Daniel Carr, West Walnut street, was
severely bitten in the face by dog at
his home. The child's injuries were
Immediately dressed and no serious re-
suits are expected
A number of Freeland and Drfton
members of Hazleton Council, knights
of Columbus, accompanied by their
families, attended the outing OF the
council at Halle park last evening.
The entertainment course OF the M. &
M. Institute for the coming year will
open on October 49, with May Parker
and the Little Pickaninnies.
Ice cream-all flavors-at Merkt's.
Elmer Salmon, draughtsman at the
Salmon Iron Works, has accepted a
similar position with the Jeanesvile
Iron Works.
The August meeting Of the borough
school board will be held tomorrow
evening.
James Hanon, of Wilburton, is the
guest of Freeland relatives.
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