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.