Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1903-05-11
LOCAL Notes
WRITTEN up
Short Items Of Interest to
All Readers.
Happenings of the Past
Two Days in and Around
FreeIand Recorded With
out Waste of Words.

out Waste OF Words.
One of the largest funerals that has
left town for some time was that accord
ed the late Mrs. John Nelly on Satur-
day morning. Friends from all parts of
the region and many from distant points
were present. After the requiem mass
at st. AIMS church the remains were
taken to Hazleton for nterment
Misses Catherine Fisher, Martha Nit
Ike and Sarah B. Kuntz have been
chosen to represent the Luther League
of ST. Luke's church in the semi-annual
convention of the league, which will be
held at Weissport tomorrow and Wed
nesday.
The opening sermon of the services
of Forty Hours Devotion was preached
at st, AIMS church last evening by Rev
McEoroe, of Beaver Meadow. The
large ediiice was taxed to its capacity by
the number who were present
Directors Weber, Ziestloft and John
son were the only members of Foster
township school board present Saturday
evening and no meeting was held. The
board will endeavor to meet Wednesday
evening.
John O'Donnell, aged II years, has
been missing from his home in Drifton
since Tuesday last, and his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Patrick O'Donnell, are unable
to account for his absence.
Fine stock of garden tools, Birk beck's
Mrs. Manus Carlin, of Drifton, who
was receiving treatment at the Miners
hospital for injuries sustained by falling
down stairs, has been discharged from
the institution.
Rev. ]. w. Bischoff, of Upper Lehigh,
who is noted cello soloist, will partici-
pate in an entertainment at White
Haven Episcopal church tomorrow
evening.
A slight fire occurred Saturday morn
ing at the engine house at No. 9 High
land. The flames were extinguished
before serious damage resulted.
Several characters, presumed to be
working in the interest of the promoters
of the Sunday closing movement, were
in town yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Brown returned
from their wedding tour Friday evening
and were rendered serenade by the
Citizens band.
Fishermen-try Birkb kbeck's tackle.
The Young Mems c. T. A. B. Corps
has engaged Harvey's Lake for July 25,
and will run an excursion to the resort
on that date.
The Fearnots Athletic Association, of
| Drifton, will hold their annual ball at
Cross Creek hall on the evening of the
| Goth inst.
Bert Jackson, of Upper Lehigh, has
resigned his clerkship in Upper Lehigh
store to accept a similar position at
Berwick.
Gordon Shaffer, who disappeared from
Drifton over week ago, has enlisted in
the army, as was surmised by his friends.
All kinds of ice cream at Merkt's.
Miss Annie E. Boyle, of Coke addition,
has accepted position as bookkeeper
In the store of Burgess w. E. Martin.
Conrad Otter, resident of Eckley
many years ago, died at Hazleton yes
terday from paralysis, aged 80 years.
James j. Maloy is in Philadelphia
with his young daughter, who is receiv-
ing treatment at jefferson hospital
Neal Johnson, of Sandy Run, has ac-
cepted a position as an agent for the
Metropolitan Insurance Company.
"Minnesota's Best" -four is sold by A.
Oswald. There is none better made
A brush fire in the vicinity of the
Jeddo tunnel yesterday and last evening
destroyed much good timber.
Substantial improvements are being
made to the property of Patrick o'Don-
nell on North Ridge street.
Tomorrow will be the first anniyer-
sary of the Inauguration of the miners
strike.
Beautiful hammocks at Birkb beck's.
John Kelly and sister, Miss Maggie,
of Philadelphia, are visiting friends in
town.
Henry Luhman, of town, has accept
ed position as bother at Coplay,
Frank Dever, of Easton, is the guest
of Freeland relatives.
Additional locals On the fourth page.