FREELAND TRIBUNE. VOL. V. No. 17. 4 BIG CHUECH STRIDES INTERESTING DATA REVEALED BY OUR LAST CENSUS. The Twenty Million Communicant* Own 142,25(1 Churches, Which Are Worth, in ltouml Number*, 9031,000,000 —The Colored Organization* Swelling. WASHINGTON, Aug. 15.—Superintendent Robert P. Porter makes public the prelim inary figures of tho church statistics of the eleventh census, which are both curious and interesting. There are shown to be in the United States nearly 150 separate and dis tinct church organizations holding to wide ly different creeds, varying greatly in prac tice and representing all possible variations of church polity. There are a dozen different branches of the Presbyterian family. There are some denominations that will answer only to the simplest, most indefinito title for ex ample, tho Brethren. There are various churches that claim to be simply Brethren. Four of those are branches of what ore pop ularly called Plymouth Brothreu, but they do not own the title "Plymouth," or is tliero any designation which they have adopted by which these four bodies of Ply mouth Brethren may be distinguished from other brethren. There are two Reformed churches, known as tho "Roformod Church in. America" and tho "Reformed Church in the United States." Some Peculiarities. Some of the denominations were never numbered before, and it required the utmost powers of persuasion to induce thorn to submit to the process. Sects have boon found and enumerated who claim less than 100 communicants. Here are seven sects I which altogether number now only about 4,000 persons, and yet own church edifices worth $70,000: Shakers, Amananites, Mon nonite, Harmony, Separatists, New Icarian and Altruists. All societies observing the communal life, whether founded on a re ligious or secular bolief, are embraced in the returns. Two these societies are not re ligious, tho Icaruinand tho Altruist, but are organized to apply a social principle. After tho seven great denominations— Congregational, Lutheran, Methodist, Pres byterian, Roman Catholic, Baptist and Episcopal—havo been accounted for, the other 184 religious associations represent less than 15 per cent, of tho church edifices and less than 11 per cent, of tho aggregate value of church property. Borne of the subdivisions of the Buptist churches are peculiar. Tho uninitiated per son thinks it difficult to define the differ ence between the Seventh Day and the six principal Baptists, between tho Mudheud Baptists and tho River Brethren, between tho Primitive and tho Freo Will, between tho Original Froe Will and tho old Two Seed in Spirit, between the General and the Gen eral Free Will. Besides theso there are also tho Regular South, Regulur North and the Regular Colored Baptists. The Society of Friends are divided into the Orthodox and tho Hieksite, the Wilburite and the Primi tive branches. There are seventeen or eight een different branches of tho Lutheran church in this country. Churclie* and Tlielr Wealth. Tho following tablo Bhows the number of churches in the United States today as com pared with forty years ago: 1850. 1890. Congregational 1,700 4,730 Lutheran 1,221 0,550 Methodist 13,338 44,244 Presbyterian 4,830 12,403 Roman Catholic 1,227 8,700 Baptist 9,800 39,412 Episcopal 1,401 5,005 All other 5,007 20,471 Total 38,183 142,250 The valuo of church property for the same k poriod is as follows: ▼ 1850. 1890. Congregational $7,970,195 $43,315,437 Lutheran 2,854,280 34,218,234 Mothodist 14,820,148 130,018,070 Proßbytorian 14,557,089 04,870,233 Roman Catholic 9,250,758 118,381,510 Baptist 11, M 1,127 68,028.520 Episcopal 11,331,210 73,580,201 All other 15,590,558 08,777,080 Total $87,440,371 $031,221,303 In point of number the Methodists stood first iu 1850 and still retain the position. Nearly one-third of all the church edifices belong to tho Methodist church, while the Baptists can lay claim to more than one quarter. Relatively speaking, the Episco pal church retains about the same position to the other denominations as it did in On the other hand, tho Roman Cath olic church has advanced considerably, from a trifle over 3 per cent, of the total number to ovor 0 per cent. In point of value, how ever, tho Catholic church has mado still greater strides, from an ownership of 10% per cont. of all the church property to an ownership of 18% per cont. In this respect the Catholic church now ranks second in importance, being exceeded only by the Methodist church, which returns a triflo over 20% per cent, of the total value. In 1850 the value of church property of four denominations—Mothodist, Presbyterian, t Baptist and Episcopal—outranked the Catholic church in this respect. Twenty Million Church Members. According to the returns of the Eleventh census, the number of communicants in five principal religions denominations for which the statistics have boon completed are as follows: Congregational 512.771 Lutheran 1,199,514 Mothodist 4,255,377 Presbyterian 1,278,815 Roman Catholic 0,250,045 Total 18,490,522 The communicants of tho Baptist and Episcopal with those 6t other denomina tions will bring the aggregate up to übout 20,000,000 in all. The statistics of tho colored denomina tions likewise show groat progress. Their denominations are divided into Regular Baptist, Primitive Baptist, African Metho dist Episcopal, African Union Methodist Protestant, African Methodist Episcopal, Zion, Colored Methodist Episcopal, Evan gelical Missionary church, Cumberland Pres — byteriau, Disciples of Christ, Roman Catho- M lie, Protestant Episcopal, Methodist Episco pal South, Mothodist Protestant, other fol<?re Methodists and Congregatioiuilists. THE LEGISLATIVE CONTEST. North Side Democrats Want to See Foster Given a fliunce. On Saturday evening the Democrats will elect delegates to the fourth legisla tive district convention, which meets at Ilazleton on Tuesday next. The polls will he open from 4 to 7 P. M. There are six candidates in the field for the nomination, as follows: J. I). Myers, Five Points; John J. McNelis, Drifton; Hugh Sheridan, Jeanesville, James Costello, Anthony Riley and Conrad Haas, Ilazleton. The elections in nearly all the districts will be hotly contested, and no idea of who is the strongest candidate can be formed until the delegates are elected. The feeling among the voters in this end of the district is that the nomina tion this year belongs to the North Side, and if the Democrats have any intention of trying to defeat Representative Jeffreys they should give Foster town ship some recognition for the roußing majorities it rolls up every election day for the candidates of the party. While the Ilazleton candidates may be strong enough and well qualified for the position, it is no reason that they should step in this year and capture a nomination which belongs to this end. Ilazleton had its opportunity two years ago and failed to olect the candidate. If there is to bo any justice in the district Foster will be given the next chance, or the nominee, whoever it may be, can rest assured that Jeffrey will receive one of the largest majorities a legislative candidate could get in the district. The Democrats on the North Side can re claim the district if they are given a show, or they can upset all the calcula tions and schemes which any ring thrfists upon them. Carbon Democrats. The Democratic couuty meeting at Mauch Chunk on Monday was the largest gathering in the history of the party in the county. The contest between the two factions that split the party last year was still open and each put forth every effort to have present all its adherents. A division occurred in the selection of the presiding officer, Dr. J. B. Zern be ing nominated by the Cassidy faction ami Hon. Allen Craig by the Esser fac tion. On account of the packed condi tion of the court room, it was impossible to decide to a certainty which faction was in a majority. A wrangle ensued that continued for an hour. Finally J. M. Beidler, of Lehigbton, was selected with apparent unanimity, and the remainder of the proceedings were continued in comparative peace and quiet. The purpose of the meeting was to name the committee men for the ensu ing year, and select the date for the county convention. It was decided to hold the convention on August 22 anil the primary elections on August 20. Knight* of the Golden Hu^le. The following is a description of the of ficial charm and buttonette, adopted by the supreme castle: Design to lie ail eagle, yellow or gold in color, with wings spread holding in its claws a bough upon which it is perched. The head of the eagle to be turned to right side. On the breast of eagle to be a shield of the same style and porportions as the design held by the supreme master of records. The shield to be of red enamel with raised letters K. G. E. in gold, position of let ters same as design held by ttie supreme master of records. Size of charm one inch long and three-quarter inch wide. Eagle not to be flat. The buttonette to be the same design as charm. Size of eagle live-eighths of an inch long and live-eighths of an inch wide. Eagle not to be flat. Knight. of I'ytliiiiH Meet. The grand lodge of Pennsylvania Knights of Pythias are in session at Harrisburg and elected the following officers : J.J.Davis, grand chancellor; John Strntton, grand vice chancellor; R. 11. Jackson, grand prelate; G. G. Freed, grand master at arms; George Hawes, keeper of records and seal; Julius Mountine, grand master of the exche quer, and the grand trustees are Messrs. Beebe, Hart and Love. There are nearly 500 lodges in the state, with a membership of over 50,000. Slander Suits Galore. The Aursdcaler says that summer weather seems to breed slander suits, as during the last week l'rothonotary Wei gand has had several on file. Margaret McAllister, of Plains, brought suit against Philip Hendershot of the same place for SI,OOO damages. Mrs.McAllis ter declares that on August 11 the de fendant applied to her a number of vile expressions in the presence of neighbors, which have greatly injured her charac ter. SI,OOO will make it all right again she says. From Glen Lyon Kazie Kleinawiez has been profaning the atmosphere with short but vivid tales in complicated Po lish which have caused the very flowers to blush, not to speak of destroying the good name of John Sillis and Catherine Releinsen, for which each of the plain tilfs ask $5,000 for repairs. Miners Protest Against Doctor DIUM. A change of company doctors was made recently at llumholdt, and the new physician did not satisfy the people there. The miners, who are charged seventy-five cents each a month whether they require his services or not, decided not to pay this amount, and one of thorn, Charles Riley, instituted a test suit against the company. The latter lost the case and besides refunding the money had to pay all the costs. The operators, Linderman, Skeer Co., then shut down the colliery, presumably to make repairs, but the miners think it is meant to sundue them. On Monday they went to Ilazleton in a body, and entered suits against the company for the amount retained last month for the doctor's services. The hearing will take place on Saturday before Squire Gorman. JW colliery is still idle. FREELAND, LUZERNE COUNTY, PA., AUGUST 18, 1892. BIG DAY AT LAKESIDE. The .Second Annual Mu.lcal Festival Draws a Largo Crowd. The second annual musical festiyal at I.alceside, Kast Mahanoy Junction, at tracted oyer 8000 peoplo to listen to the exercises. The collieries throughout the regions had suspended operations for the day and the railroads were taxeil to their utmost to accommodate the crowd. The morning session was opened by Rev. Fred. Evans, D. D., of Phila delphia, who acted as conductor for the day. lie announced the "Land of my Fathers," a Welsh piece, which the vast audience arose and sang. The first competition, a baritone solo, "Love's Queen, ' was won by Thomas Rosser, of Mahanoy City. A trio, "Call the Voyagers," was awarded to Philip Evans, Mr. and Miss Jones of Shenan doah. A violin solo, "Blue Bells of Scotland, was won by Master Ricbard Jones, of William Penu. The band contest, "Bohemian Girl," prize SIOO, was won by the American Cornet Band, of Centralis. The glee, "Ye Breezes of Morning," prize SIOO, was contested for by the William Penn, Lost Creek and Shenandoah choirs, and the Mahanoy City Choral Society. It was won by the Mahanoy City singers. The duet entitled "Love and War," was awarded to Professor D. W. Herbert, of Pottsyille, and David Jones, of Gir ardville. "Love Lies Bleeding," tenor solo, was won by Professor Philip Evans, of Shenandoah. Miss Annie Wynn, of Mahanoy city, won the soprano solo, "Longing." Miss Garner, of Audenried, took second prize. Morgan DeFoy, of Freeland, won the cornet solo, "Then You'll Remember Me." The afternoon session opened with a few small prizes being contested for. The German choral piece, prize SSO, "Der Wald," was won by the Ashland Maennerchor. For the male chorus, "Cure for Fleeting Pleasures." prizesso, the following contested: Young Men's Christian Association Glee Club, of Pottsyille; Excelsior Male Chorus, St. Clair; Mahanoy City Hadyn Glee Club; Amateur Male Chorus, of Mahanoy City. It was awarded to St. Clair. The grand prize, $250 and a gold medal to the lead er, was the singing of "Let God Asise." It was contested for by the Mahanoy City Choral Society anil the .Shenandoah Combined Choir. Professor H. S. Clarke, of Philadelphia, in announcing his decision, said the Mahanoy City choir won, owing to good and permanent organization and coutsant practice. Took a Trip for Her Health. The particulars of what is supposed to be an elopement, which has created con siderable excitement in the upper circles of society around Pittston, have just been made public. Charles Wintle eight years ago led to the altar Lizzie Howell, a reigning belle. Everything ran smoothly until one week ago, when a cousin named Stackhouse, from Phila delphia, arrived there. Shortly after his arrival Mrs. Wintle went away on a trip for her health. The husband later discovered that Stackhouse had disap- j peared. Inquiry revealed that they had I taken a train for the West. It is said j that Stackhouse has a wife in Philadel phia. Only One Applicant Failed. The minors' examining board has completed the work of reviewing the I answers to the questions of the appli- i cants for certificates. Out of the twelve 1 in the class all but one were granted the document necessary to apply for a situa-1 tion as mine foreman. The man who! failed to pass was Mordecai Parry, of j Jeanesville. A member of the board told a Plain : Sjteaker reporter that the intelligence of the class just examined was remarkable. In fact, he said, the knowledge some of them possessed about mining and every thing pertaining to it would entitle them to a certificate as mine inspector, let alone that of a mine foreman. A Close Alley Hall Mateli. The most important alley ball match of the year in the coal regions was play ed on Monday between the champions of Lackawanna and Luzerne counties. The match took place at Mountain Park in the presence of 3000 people, who were attending the annual picnic given there by Father Philips, of Plains. It was for SSOO a side. Luzerne's men were John Callahan, of Ashley, and John Walsh, of Plains, and Lackawanna was repre sented by John Rickaby, of Old Forge, and Frank Wilson, of Dunmore. The game was the closest ever seen at Moun tain Park alley,and the players were awarded loud applause. Luzerne won by a score of 41 to 39. Died in the South. Information was received here last night of the death of John McGill, who resided at Ebervale for a number of years. He died at I'alatka, Florida, where he was engaged in the hotel busi ness. Before leaving this section he was acquainted with all the old residents of the region, and after quitting the mines did a good business peddling through the South. The remains will arrive at Ilazleton to-morrow afternoon, and will be interred with those of his wife, who also (lied in the South about three years ago. Will Encamp Next Year at Newark. The national encampment of the Irish- American Military Union ended in Scranton yesterday. The following officers were chosen: Commander, Colonel W. F. Kelly, New York; vice commander, Captain Harry Walsh, Washington; adjutant general, Captain P. J. Keating, Newark, N. J.; quarter master general, Colonel 11. J. Boyle, Philadelphia; pay master general, Captain P. S. Syron, Scranton. It was decided to hold the next encampment at Newark. Viewers to Meet. The viewers appointed by the court to consider the propriety of dividing the Woodside district of Foster township into election districts will meet at the bouse of Condy O. Boyle at 10 A. M., Saturday, August 27, 1892. FIREMEN MEET. Getting Tlicir equipments in Condition for the Parade at Ha/.leton. The members of the Citizens' Hose Company at their meeting last night appointed a committee consisting of Hon. AV. R. Jeffreys, John B. Quigley, James Kennedy and John M. Powell, Ist, to look after the belts and equipments belonging to the company, now in the hands of former members. Persons having any of the company's equipment will confer a favor on it by handing them to any of the committee. Two dozen more caps were ordered. The tire plugs on the corner of Walnut and Ridge streets and corner of Chestnut and Centre streets were reported as being in had condition, necessitating the use of a tongs to prevent the cap from coming off when attaching hose to them. The matter was left to the chief and the directors to procure such tongs at the expense of the hose company. The company will be well represented at Ilazleton, 011 the occasion of the state firemen's annual parade on .September Caught in the Act. On Monday night about 11 o'clock a raid was made on the show case in front of Ward's photograph gallery. When the thieves had extracted nearly all the pictures from the case the noise they made attracted the attention of two young men who were playing chess in the gallery, and upon investigating they caught them in the act and captured them. The thieves were taken to the gallery and held tliero until Mr. Ward returned about an hour later. The par ties were from Jeddo, and after begging piteously for mercy the proprietor of the gallery allowed them to go upon pay ing the damages and returning the stolen photos. The Minstrel. Cuming. Emerson's Minstrels, who appear at the opera house Monday evening, is a minstrel performance, the equal of any now traveling. The manager, who has had considerable experience as a direc tor of amusement enterprises, has en gaged a company of undoubted worth. A first-class band and orchestra accom panies the organization, while the quartette and specia'ties are the best. A crowded house should greet the com pany's appearance. Excursion Day. Everybody is preparing to attend the fifth annual excursion to Glen Onoko of the Free land firemen. All that is now required to make it a great success is fair weather. The train will leave here at 7.45 A. M., and the Glen at 7 P. M. Fare for adults, 80 cents; children, 50 cents. Dancing music by DePierro's. A iinounceinent of Coining Events. Excursion of Freeland Citizens' Hose Co., Glen Onoko, August 20. Excursion of Loyal Castle, No. 65, Knights of the Mystic Chain, to Scran ton, September 13. Ball of Division 19, A. O. 11., Freeland Opera House, September 23. BASE BALL NOTES. The Tacony club came up from Phila delphia on Monday and gave Jeanesville people an exhibition of ball plaving. The scores were 12 to 1 and 17 to" 8 in favor of tho visitors. Bangor defeated Lansford on Monday, 12 to 8. Fourteen hits were made off Gormley. The state league will probably disband after to-day's games. The Tigers and Jeanesville Stars play at Freeland park on Sunday. Game will ho called at 3 I*. M. Upper Lehigh defeated Sandy Run yesterday upon the latter's grounds by a score of 10 to 5. The same clubs will play ugain on Saturday afternoon at Drifton park. PERSONALITIES. Rev. Lawerence A. Delurey, vice presi dent of A'illanova college, spent a few days at the residence of J. P. McDonald. To-day he will return to ids home in New York. Samuel Cartwright, Thos. and Joseph Marsh, formerly residents of Jeddo, hut now of Centralia, were here attending ttie funeral of a relative on Tuesday. Mrs. James Givens, of Walnut street, lett this morning for Ireland, where she will spend a few months. John Turnbach, of AVilkes-Barre, was in town yesterday. P. J. Duffy has accepted a position as brakeman on the D. S. & S. Joe. Neuburger is spending the week at Atlantic City. Manns Brennan attended the funeral of a relative at Lansford on Tuesday. Miss Hattie Jacobs, accompanied by her mother, Mrs. Louis Jacobs, of Brook lyn, N. Y. are the guests of friends in town. Copies of "Protection or Free Trade," the greatest book ever written upon the tariff question, can he had free by call ing at the TTIIBCNS office. Commencing at 3 o'clock on Saturday a ball will be field at the opera house by St. Peter and Paul's Slavonian Society. Good music lias been engaged and very pretty programmes will be given to the ladies attending. Loyal Castle, No. 65, and Freeland Company, No. 29, Military Rank, Knights of tlie Mystic Chain, will run an excursion to Scranton oil Tuesday, Sep tember 13, tlie date of the annual parade and convention of tlie select castle of tlie order. Tlie executive committee of the Demo cratic Society of Pennsylvania met at llarrishurg Tuesday afternoon, and de cided to hold the next convention of tlie societies in Scranton 011 September 20. The secretary was directed to make all arrangements. | BRIEF ITEMS OF NEWS. PARAGRAPHS GATHERED FROM ALL PARTS OF THE REGION. Little Ones of luterest About People You Know and Tiling, You Wish to Ilear About—What tlie Folk, of This and Other Town, Are Doing. The borough schools will open on Monday morning. Democratic delegate elections will he held on Saturday evening. Lewis Lentz is preparing to build a a dwelling house on ltidge street, below Luzerne. Attend the special sale at Neuburger's on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Bargains in all departments. The very best qualiiy of flour, feed, hay, chop, oats, etc., is sold at the very lowest prices by B. F. Davis. Five cents will buy a ladies'cambric hem-stitched silk-embroidered handker chief at Neuburger's special sale. Go to Hugh Malloy's for the bust bargains in ladies' and gents' shoes. Also boys' campaign caps, nine cents. A large number of people of town at tended a picnic at Harleigh Mondav evening. lliey report having a gonil time. Van Wiekle & Co., operators at Milnes ville, have given a contract to Cuylo Bros, to strip 300,009 yards near that town. The Pennsylvania Railroad Coin pan v has issued an order prohibiting its erri- i ployes from visiting saloons or any place \ where liquor is sold. A number of railroaders employed on i the main line of tlie Lehigh Valley rail road have been laid off owing to the i switchmen's strike at Buffalo. West, the great comedian, who is known everywhere as tlie male Patti, will he at tlie opera house with Emer son's Minstrels 011 Monday evening. The members of the Ninth regiment will in a few days receive their salary for their nineteen days services at Home stead. The regiment will receive sl7.- I 097.64. Christian Raeher, and old veteran i living in Wilkes-Barre, attempted sui cide on Monday. He was suffering from wounds received in tlie war and became ' despondent. Emerson's Minstrels are playing nightly to crowded houses, and are re ceiving much praise from several of our exchanges. They will appear in Music Hall, Wilkes-Barre, to-night. Members of tlie Illinois National Guard held a meeting at Chicago 011 j Tuesday night and burned effigies of General Snowden and Colonel Streator j for the inhuman punishment inflicted j on Priyate lams. The final deposit in tlie Jones-Land-1 messer fight was to be put up at Ilazle ton on Tuesday, hut tlie money was not forthcoming and another meeting of those interested will he held nt Daniel Bonner's, in the Points, to-morrow even ing. Every lady calling at J. C. Berner's store on August 18,19 and 20 will receive a handsome present. These are special sale days, and every article in tlie store will he sold at an immense reduction. Presents will be given whether you buy or not. Are you registered? You can readily ascertain by looking in tlie registry book hanging at the polling places of the dif ferent districts. If you are not have your name placed 011 at once. There is ho delay in voting if your name is on the book. All the latest songs and witty sayings can be heard at tlie opera house on Monday evening. Don't fail to attend the opening performance of the season. Prices of admission are tlie same as for merly. Reserved seats can be secured j at Christy's store. Eighteen little children from New York are enjoying a two weeks' visit at' Upper Lehigh. They were sent by a fund collected for tlie pupose by a New York paper, and are being cared for by members of tlie Young People's Christ ian Endeavor Society. Tho Diocesan Itecorrt, of Scranton, en tered upon its third year on Saturday with prospects of a bright future. Al though its columns are devoted princi pally to religious subjects, it is one of the newsiest and best weeklies in tlie coal I regions, and we hope it may continue in its prosperity. DEATHS. BRISLIN.—At Drifton, August 15, An drew, son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Brislin, aged 1 year, 6 months and 10 days. Interred yesterday at St, Ann's cemetery. Brislin. Si n RKODKH. —At Drifton, August 15,Wil helm Schreoder, aged 74 years. In terred yesterday at Freeland cemetery. Bachman. POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS. CONGRESS JOSEPH J. McGINTY, of Wllkos-llnne. Subject to tlie decision of the Democratic Noiitiiiatinir Convention. Jf°R REPRESENTATIVE— JOSEPH D. MYERS, or Freeland. Subject to tlie decision of the Democratic Nomlnatintr Convention. XjX)R REPRESENTATIVE JOHN J. McNELIS, of Drifton. Subject to the decision of the Dcuieorntic Nominating Convention, Best of the Season ! FIFTH ANNUAL EXCURSION ANI) FAMILY PICNIC of tlie Odd Ftllom' Relief vl asocitUion-f of White Haven, Pa., to Satu.id.a,y, j -A.-U.g"u.st 27, 1892. The park has been greatly improved during I the past year. Among the latest additions is ; a switchback railway or toboggan slide. The ! nark is also so iocutcd that in case of rain 'hir ing the day or night it will be in perfect condi tion the day following. No expense lias been spared to mukethe park all that is justly claim ed for it—tho finest picnic or pleasure ground in tills section of the state. The Famous Depierro Orchestra will furnish dancing music. | White Haven P. O. S. of A. Brass Band will accompany the excursion and give a concert nt the puvillion during tho afternoon. Trains leave via C. It. 11. of N. J. as follows: j UPPER LEHIGH—7.2S A. M. FA HE adults, 90 cents; children. 00 cents, j SANDY RUN—O.4O A. M. FAKE— adults, 90 cents; children, 00 cents, j POND CREEK—7.3O A. M. FARE—adults, 90 cents; children, tit) cents. j E3T Tickets on sale at Upper Lehigh Supply Store and on the train. OPENING OF THE SEASON. FREELAND I OPERA HOUSE. B. F. DAVIS, MANAGER. Monday Even'g, August 22. First class company. First class band. First class orchestra. First class singers. Everything new. Q C Absolute Monarchs fir JL J of Negro Minstrelsy £ J Three hours of solid entertainment with out an intermission. Nothing too good for tlie people's money. Grand Soectacular Clog Tournament. The dancing of the peers in four num bers. A production heretofore unuttcmptcd. An entirely new and original big song and dance, witli ten performers, entitled "Progressive Poker": A satire on tlie prevalent fad, "Progressive Euchre." GRAND PARADE AT 12 NOON. Popular Prices. 35 and 50 Cts. Reserved seats tin sale at Christy's store. H. G. OESTERLE & CO.. manufacturer of SOCIETY i GOODS. HATS, CAPS, SIIIHTS, IIELTS, IIALWtICM, SWORDS and GAUNTLETS. Banners, Flags, Badges, Regalia, Etc. LACES, FRINGES, TASSELS, STARS, G A LOON, EMURGMIERV MATERIAL, GOLD and SI LV EH CLOTHS. WRITE FOR SAMPLES AND PRICES. No. 224 North Ninth Street, Philadelphia. NOTICE is hereby given that an application will lie made to the next court or quarter sessionsol the peace for Luzerne count\ b.\ flit inhabitants of tlie following described "lots, outiots and tracts of land adjacent to the bor ough of Freeland for annexation to said bor ough, viz: Ist. All that portion of tlie Woodside addition bounded by tin- alley east of Adams stn i t on tlie east; tin' right of way of tlie Lehigh Valley Railroad Company on tlie south; the alley wot j Of Ridge street, and part of the alley west ol Centre street, on tlie west, and by the 'southern boundary of the borough of Freeland on the north. 2nd. All that tract ot laud known as "The Park," situated east of the borough of Free land. 3rd. Ail that portion of Rurton's Hill bound ed north by lands of the Aaron liowey estate; east by the borough of Freeland; south by lands of The Cross < reek Coal Contpany, and west by land Of Tench Co ve estate. r , John I). Mayes, Solicitor. J ~ITH)R BALF, A double dwelling situate Tin -P South Washington street; also vacant lot adjoining, next to Chicago Meat Market. The necessary outbuildings to dwelling ail nearly new. Will be sold at a very low figure tor cash. For particulars apply to owner, .1. It. Ziegler, Freeland, Pa. IJV)R SALI'.. A new two-horse truck wagon, I one set ot light double harness and one set ot heavy harness. Fur further information and prices apply to John Shigo, Vntiv street, Freeland, where the articles . an l* >. en. EpOR SALE, -Two h ts situated on east sido J' of Washington street, between Luzerne and Cuybon streets. Five Points. Apply to Frceiund U ' Kckl, y ' " r T ,{uc kk>y §I.OO PER YEAR. jTOIIN 1). HAYES, • Attorney-at-Law and Notary Public. Legal business of all kinds promptly attended. Room 2, 2d Floor, ftirklicck Ilrick. HALPIN, Munufttcturer of Carriages, Buggies, Wagons, &c. Cor. Walnut and Pine Streets, Freeland. £HAS. OBION STROH, Attorney and Counselor at Law, AND Justice of the Peace. Office Rooms No. 21 Centre Street, Freeland. ALL NATIONS HOTEL. The hotel and saloon have been refitted in elegant style and uu invitation is extended to all to come and view the place. JOHN SCHNEE, Prop. | JOHNSON and ItIRKHKCK STREETS. LIBOR WINTER, RESTAURANT AND OYSTER SALOON, No. 12 Front Street, Freeland. The finest. Liquors and Cigars served at j the counter. Cool Beer ulways on tap. celebrated world-renowned Pianos and Organs are the FINEST IN THE MARKET. For catalogue, etc., apply or address H. VORSTKG, 20 West Main Street, Freeland, Pa. Insurance and Collections. G. B. Payson, D. D. S, D k .v r i T. FREELAND, PA. Located permanently in Birkbeck's building, room 4, second iloor. Special attention paid to all branches of dentistry. Painless Extraction. All work guaranteed. Office hours: 8 to 12 A. M.; 1 to 5 P. M.; 7 to 9 P. M. JOHN SCHNEE, CARPET WEAVER, SOUTH HEBERTON. All kinds of carpet, double and single, manufactured at short notice and at lowest rates CONDY 07 BOYLE, dealer in Liquors, Wine, Beer, Etc, The finest brands of domestic ami imported whiskey on sale at his new l-} and handsome saloon. Fresh Kochcs- TA " tor and Ballcntiue beer ami Young- " ling's porter on tap. Give him a call. Centre - Street, - Five - Points. Washington House, 11 Walnut Street, above Centre. d. Gocppert, Prop. The best of Whiskies, Wines, Gin and Cigars, Good stabling attached. ARNOLD & KRELL'S Beer and Porter Always on Tap. FRANCIS BRENNAN, 151 South Centre Street, Frecclnnd. Near tho 1.. V. K. K. Depot,) J he bar is stocked with the choicest brands of Liquors, Beer, Porter, Ale, and TEMPERANCE DRINK. The finest kind of CIGARS KEPT IN STOCK. MEAT MARKET Harvey Minnick. Prop. llliving purchased the above place from M, Sehwa.be 1 am prepared So oiler all kinds of Fresh Meat, Bologna, Sausage, Pork, Veal, Etc., at the lowest prides. Delivery wagons run to all smroi nding towns.
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