Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, October 26, 1893, Image 1
FREELAND TRIBUNE. VOL. VI. No. 37. FROM SUBURBAN POINTS. LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE OF NEIGHBORING TOWNS. Highland and Upper Lehigh Correspon dents Write Up the News of Their Towns In Readable Style for the "Tri bune." Special and regular correspondence from the surrounding towns is solicited by the TRIBUNE. Communications or items intended for publication must be accompanied by the name of the writer. HIGHLAND DOTS. On Monday evening a farewell party was tendered to Robert Oliver, Sr., and family by the residents of town. Mr. Oliver and family have been residents of this place for upwards of fifteen years, and in that time they have won the re spect of both old and young throughout the entire community. On Tuesday evening they left for Buffalo, where they intend making their future home. Miss Maggie O'Donnell still continues very ill. J. J. Brislin, of Jeddo, paid a visit to town on Tuesday. Mrs. Herman Snyder, of Hazleton, was here among frends on Monday. Wm. McCarron moved his household effects to Freeland last week. He is now an employe of the D. S. & S. com pany. Thos. J. Boyle and Patrick Clarke were attending the temperance conven tion at Lansford on Sunday. Hugh Gallagher, who was employed as a driver in No. 2 slope, has accepted a position at Bergen Point, N. J., and left for that place on Wednesday. The houses, many of which have|been vacant for a long time, are being rapidly occupied and ere long there will not be an empty house in the place. A horse belonging to Matt McGettrick, a tea merchant of Freeland, ran away at this place on Monday, but was captured by some boys before any serious damage was done. Many of our people are attending the shows at Freeland this week. John McNamara has been confined to his home on account of sickness for several days this week. The strippings are working full blast here now. Payday was celebrated here on Satur day and Sunday evenings in royal style. The oil trains were running on schedule time and everything, even specials, were sent out to accommodate the thirsty public. We wonder if a pipe line to this place wouldn't be an improvement on the present system, UPPER LEHIGH NOTES. Cal Shelhamer gave a party to the young folks of town last week which was enjoyed very much. It was con tinued until after midnight when all returned to their homes well pleased with the evening's amusement. George Wilmot, Jr., id" at the World's fair this week. Charles Jones commenced work on Monday after being idle for three weeks with an injured hand. The young men of this place attended the ball at Freeland on Monday evening in large numbers. Ed. Leisenring, president of this com pany, and family, who have been spend ing the summer here, will reside at Philadelphia during the winter Patrick Brogan visited friends and relatives at Nesquehoning last week. A buss load of our young men attend ed a ball at the Mountain Scenery hotel one evening last week. It is said two of them left their hearts there and on Sun day went in search of the missing arti cles, which were easily found and brought home. Mrs. Stanton, of Hazle Brook, moved with her family to No. 3, of this place, last week. Charles and Bernard Keenan took a drive to Lansford on Saturday afternoon to visit relatives there. The houses in the vicinity of the hotel and store are receiving the attention of the painters this week. M. H. Hunsicker, the genial landlord of the Central hotel, Freeland, made a visit to this place last evening. The cool weather doeß not prevent our fishermen from casting their lines. The sport is still indulged in and enjoyed. Several of our young men who were attending a party in town last week had an altercation about a dog, which, it is understood, was compelled to follow one of them from South Heberton that even ing. The hoys had some very hot words about the animal, but we believe the other fellow said something jußt as warm when he found the dog was missing. Subscribe for the TRIBUNB. Flag Contest Ended. The contest for a flag at St. Ann's church ended on Tuesday evening, when committees from the societies interested met at Father Fallihee's residence and made their returns of the amounts col lected. The following was announced as the result: Division 10, A. O. H $214 25 Young Men's T. A. B. Society.... 112 30 St. Ann's T. A. B. Pioneor Corps.. 33 65 Total $360 20- The pastor was well satisfied with the work of the societies. The scarcity of money during the past summer caused the collectors to fail to return as large a sum as they would like, and as other collections were being made since it started the total was considered very good. Rev. Fallihee stated the flag would be purchased for Division 19 as Boon as its members decide upon what kind they wish. As they already own a fine Irish flag they will likely chose an American one to match it in quality and appear ance. After deducting the cost of the flag the proceeds of the contest will be given to the parochial school fund. Storm Getn a Decision. On Tuesday evening Judge Simonton, of the Dauphin county court, handed down decisions in the various judicial nomination contests before him. In the Carbon-Monroe case he says that ex- Senator Craig's certificate of nomination is null and void, he having received the nomination of the Democratic party in but one county, that of Carbon. Craig's name, however, will appear on the ticket under the head of "by nomination papers" as the candidate of the "non partisan judiciary party" of Carbon. As there was no protest made by Craig against Judge Storm, the Democratic nominee from Monroe, it was thought he would have no trouble, but Craig's counsel on Tuesday evening filed a pro test against Storm before Secretary Har rity, who after hearing argument decided that Storm's certificate is not defective and his name will go under the regular Democratic heading. At the Opera House This Week. J. W. Macready and his company have given two of their plays here this week, and both performances were ren dered in excellent style and gave good satisfaction to the audiences. The well known play of "Monte Cristo" drew a full house on Tuesday evening, and the presentation of the piece fullfilled all expectations. In "The Danites" last evening the company again demonstrated its ability to give a play as the author intended it should be given. The portrayal of Western life, scenes of mining camps and a representation of how the pioneers of California judge between right and wrong brought out some good acting. This evening the ''Ticket of-Leave Man" will be given, tomorrow evening "The Two Orphans," Saturday matinee, "Lost in London" ami Saturday evening "The Octoroon." A Hungarian Hangs Himself. From Today's Speaker. Harleigh was thrown into a state of unusual excitement yesterday afternoon by the announcement of the fact that the dead body of a man had been found hanging to a tree in the picnic ground back of the church. It was not long be fore crowds of people, young and old; had gathered from every part of the neighborhood. Some contend that the man was hung by friends of the Matz's against whom Adam Novack was prose cutor and was supposed to have been as sisted by this man. A letter was found in the dead man's pocket and also a prayer book in which was stamped the name "John Novack." Michael Lynch, a school teacher of Har leigh, found the body hanging by a piece of wire from the limb of a tree in such a manner that the feet touched the ground. Deputy Coroner Gorman re quested Undertaker Boyle to bring the body here, which was done last evening. The body was kept all night in Mr. Boyle's morgue, and this morning at 9- o'clock he will conduct an inquest for the purpose of finding out for a certainty and to satisfy the law concerning the facts surrounding the hanging. PERSONALITIES. Mrs. John S. McGroarty and mother, of Wilkes-Barre, called on friends in town yesterday. Mrs. William Williamson is on a visit to Chicago. Edward Mulligan and father, of Phila delphia, were here on a business trip yesterday. Joseph Birkbeck, of Wilkes-Barre, was in town yesterday attending to business. Michael Kehoe, of Philadelphia, is is spending the week with his parents here. Mrs. Jos. P. McDonald enjoyed a trip I to Philadelphia this week. FREELAND, PA., THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1893. A IBRUTAL R MURDER. Two Men Quarrel Near Wllkeßg-Barro and One la Stabbed to Death. Jolin Johnson, foreman in charge of a gang of laborers and masons employed in constructing piers for a new bridge of the Delaware, Lackawanna and Wes tern Railroad, a few miles below Wilkes- Barre, was brutally murdered on Mon day afternoon by John Wilburn, fore man of a quarry nearby, from which stone was being taken for the piers. The quarrymen were not working on account of the rain, but Wilburn, in company with a ten-year-old Italian water-boy, was in the quarry marking places to be cut by his workmen. In the morning Johnson wanted to do some blasting and sent a laborer to Wilburn to borrow an electric battery to explode the charges. Wilburn, though not using the battery, refused to loan it, and roundly abused the man, who told John son of his reception. Johnson was an noyed and after dinner went over him self. What followed nobody knows but Wilburn and the little Italian boy. The latter, a bright little fellow, tellß a very clear story. He says that he and Wilburn were working and he was standing nearby when Johnson came into the quarry. The boy doesn't understand English very well, and consequently could not make out what the men said. Both appeared very angry, and after a brief interchange of words commenced fighting. They struck several blows and then closed. After a desperate struggle Wilburn was thrown to the ground. Johnson acted as if he wanted to Btop fighting, but Wilburn was enraged and sprang at him again. Soon Wilburn was knocked down a second time, and then Johnson turned to walk away. As he did so Wilburn picked up an iron crowbar, and running after him; brought the weapon down upon John son's head with all his force. Johnson fell to the ground, and Wilburn, kneel ing down, camly drew a big jackknife from his pocket, opened it and plunged it into the breast of the prostrate John son. Then he coolly wiped the weapon on his victim's clothes, pocketed it and walked away. The boy was so frighten ed that he ran into the woods. Wilburn went to his home at Nanti coke, changed his clothes and left the town. Ho has not been seen since. Johnson was from St. Katherines, Ontario, and Wilburn is from Illinois. The body of Johnson was found two hours after the murder by some laborers, and when they appeared the little Italian boy came out of the woods and told his story. How's Tlilsl We offer One Hundred Dollars Re ward for any case of catarrh that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F. J. Cuenky & Co., Props., Toledo, 0. We, the undersigned, have known F. J. Cheney for the last fifteen years, and believe him perfectly honorable in all business transactions and financially able to carry out any obligation made by their firm. West & Truax, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, 0. Walding, Kinnan & Marvin, Whole sale Druggists, Toledo, Ohio. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken inter nally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Price, 75c. per bottle. Sold by all druggists. Testimonials free. * Killed by an Ice Wagon. When Charles Brobst, a driver of a Wilkes-Barre ice wagon, of the White Haven Ice Company, started out on his rounds Tuesday morning he took with him his little four-year-old son, Clyde, who sat on the seat beside him. About noon, as Brobst was driving in the upper part of the city, the wagon violently struck a stone and the boy was thrown out over the dash board and fell under the wheels, which passed over his chest, crushing his life out instantly. The father is stupified with grief, and it is feared he will lose his mind. Book Here! We work for the people. Have your watches, clocks and jewelry repaired at Meyer's jewelry store, two doors below the Central hotel. * PLEASURE CALENDAR. October 26 to 28. J. W. Macready and company, at Freeland opera house. Admission, 15, 25 and 35 cents. October3l.—Exhibition, "Pilgrims Prog ress," by Rev. Thos. Weightman, at P. M. church, Fern street. Admis sion: Adults, 20 cents; children, 10 cents. November 17.—8a1l of Eckley Social Club, at Freeland opera house. Ad mission, 50 cents. November 19.—Entertainment of Tigers Athletic Club, at Freeland opera house. Admission, 10,15 and 25 cents. November 29.—Fourth annual ball of Jeddo Progressive Club, at Freeland opera house. Admission, 50 cents. Institute Catalogue. The first catalogue of the Freeland Mining and Mechanical Institute has been issued by the board of directors. It gives interesting statistics and infor mation from the date of organization, March 16, 1893, to the end of the last term. At that time there were 57 pupils in the school, of which number 17 were in the mining class and 40 were study ing the mechanical branch. Instruction is given three evenings a week, Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and the read ing room is open every weekday even ing from 7 to 9.30 o'clock. The directors report a balance of $177.90 at the close of the last term, and also state they feel very much encour aged with the work thus far accomplish ed, considering the short,time, the insti tutue has been organized. The entire third floor of the Birkbeck brick is now occupied, and the fall term, which commenced the forepart of Sep tember, opened very auspiciously. The young men who are enrolled as students show their appreciation of the opportu nity offered by their punctual attend ance and the rapid progress they make with their studies. A Resorted "Wife Proves Her Claim. About three months ago Andrew Ondis, a well-to-do Polish saloonkeeper near Wilkes-Barre, fell from a bicycle and sustained injuries from which he died shortly afterwards. He left no will and his wife applied for letters of ad ministration, but before they were grant ed another woman appeared and claimed she was also Ondis' wife. She said that ten years ago, when he came to this country, he left her behind in Poland and she never heard from him until one of her relatives here wrote telling of his death and stating that he left big prop erty. Wife No. 1 at once secured the proper evidence of the marriage and came to this country. Reaching Wilkes-Barre her relatives engaged an attorney and Bhe presented her claims just in time to prevent wife No. 2, whom Ondis mar ried a year ago, from securing the letters of administration. The court found in favor of wife No. 1, and when she has sold the estate of her late spouse she will return to her home in Poland with a snug fortune of $50,000. Married on Tuesday. On Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock Patrick J. Duffy, of Ridge street, and Misß Annie O'Donnell, of Centre street, were united in marriage by Rev. M. J. Fallihee at St. Ann's church. The groomsmen were John A. Boyle, of Pitts ton, and John J. Conaghan, of Summit Hill, and the bridesmaids Miss Ella Shearon, of Eckley, snd Miss Rosina O'Donnell, the bride's sister. The wedding party enjoyed a drive through the surrounding country until evening, when a reception was tendered their intimate friends and relatives at the residence of the bride's parents. Both are well and favorably known in this section, Mr. Duffy being a con ductor on the D. S. &S. They start out on their matrimonial voyage with the congratulations and best wishes of their numerous friends. For the present they will reside on Centre street with the bride's parents. Injured by a Train. Condy O'Donnell, of Ebervale, who is aged about 60 years, was struck by a passenger train in Hazleton yesterday afternoon. The collision resulted in O'Donnell receiving some severe injuries, including a broken nose, a scalp wound and contusion of the back. He was taken to the hospital, where he lies now in a critical condition. O'Donnell has been a resident of the region for about twenty years, and for some time past has done nothing but solicit alms, a work he was engaged in when hurt yesterday. The Jeddo Tunnel. From the Standard. There was great rejoicing at Lattimer on Monday evening when it became known that the workmen employed in the great tunnel had entered the Latti mer slope from the Butler side. While thiß does not complete the tunnel by any means, it is a fair indication that the work is progressing rapidly, and in an other year we may see this section of the North Side all hustle and bustle. The work of tunneling towardß Ebervale will now be pushed rapidly, but it will take fully a year to complete it. Marriage License Law All Right. In response to a communication sent to him as to the act of May 1, 1893, Attorney General Ilensel has made the following answer: "As the matter is not before me officially, I must therefore decline to express an official opinion. I do not heßitate, however, in saying to you that I have advised my own clients —clergymen and bridegrooms—that the old marriage law is in force and that everybody who gets married in Pennsyl vania should have a license." BRIEF ITEMS OF NEWS. LOCAL JOTTINGS GATHERED FROM VARIOUS SOURCES. Little Ones of Interest About People You Know and Things You Wish to Hear About—What the Folks of This Ylclulty Are Doing. The passenger trainmen on the D. S. & S. have donned their new uniforms. It is stated that Andrew Carnegia has offered $12,000,000 for the Scranton mills of the Lackawanna Iron and Steel Com pany. The Macready dramatic company is playing to good houses here. See the list of plays for the balance of the week on second page. The next quarterly convention of the Catholic temperance societies of the fourth district will be held at Harleigh on January 28, 1894. Hazleton's new directory shows a population of 12,821 for the city and 1,271 for the portions adjacent to the limits, a total of 14,092. St. Ann's Pioneer Corps has engagd the opera house for the evening of January 1, 1894, when the society will hold its twelfth annual ball. Archie Phillips, of Freeland, aged 13 years, was discharged from Hazleton hospital yesterday as cured. Ho was an inmate for many months, suffering from a disease of the hip. Condy Moy, aged 15 years, of Hazle Brook, was caught between a car and a door in the mines there on Monday. His thigh was badly fractured and he was taken to Hazleton hospital. Preaching at the P. M. church on Sun day at 10.30 a. m. by Rev.Thos. Weight man; bible reading at 2 p. m., and preaching at 7 p. m. by Rev. George Bird, subject, "Water of Life." The Wyoming Sanitarium, an institu tion where victims of the liquor, mor-. phine and opuim habits are treated, was opened at Wilkes-Barre yesterday morn ing and had three patients before night. There will be an oyster supper in the basement of the English Baptist church, Freeland, on Friday and Saturday even ings, November 17 and 18. All are in vited to attend and help in a good cause. Deeds recorded yesterday: Joseph Birkbeck, administrator of the Birkbeck estate, to Margaret Marley, land in Fos ter township for $250; Aaron Howey's heirs to Elmina Vanhorn, land in Foster township for $125. Owing to inclement weather the ball ! of Division 19, A. O. H., was not as largo as expected on Monday evening. A very pleasant evening, however, was spent by those attending. The grand march, which was led A. M. McNulty and Miss Kate Rogan, was one of the prettiest seen here for some time. An exhibition entitled the ' Pilgrim's Progress" will be given in the P. M. church, Fern street, Freeland, by Rev. Thos. Weightman, on Tuesday evening, October 31, 1893, at 7.30 o'clock. Ad mission: Adults, 20 cents; children, 10 cents. On Monday evening Rev. Weightman will exhibit at Ilazleton. Twenty Dollar* Reward. I will pay 120 to any person who furnishes me with information that will lead to the arrest and conviction of the party or parties who shot my rabbit dog on the night of October 24. Hugh Malloy, Freeland. May Have to Anawer for Murder. As a result of a free fight at Hungarian christening festivities in Mill Creek, this county, twenty-six of the partici pants were arrested on Tuesday and are held to await the outcome of injuries sustained by Stephen Trivitz and Angelo Patiwicwig. The former has a bullet wound in his right side and the latter has a scalp wound and a knife gash in his stomach. Both are in a critical con dition. An Editor Shot At. While Editor Ferrel, of the Nanticoke Sun, was driving home from Wilkes- Barre late Monday night he was follow ed by some one who shot at him twice with a revolver. The bullet flew wide of the mark and Mr. Ferrel was not in jured. The next morning he swore out a warrant for the arrest of Constine Pushinsa, charging him with the shoot ing, and in default of S3OO bail the ac cused was committed to jail to await trial. A few days ago Ferrel published an article referring to Pushinsa. DEATHS. O'DONNKLL.—At Jcddo, October 23, May, daughter of Michael and Cassie O'Donnell, aged 1 year and 3 months. Interred yesterday at St. Ann's ceme tery. Brislin. THOMAS.— At Sandy Valley, October 23, infant child of Mr. and Mrs. David Thomas. Interred on Tuesday at Eckley cemetery. tajliolj Is latin; about the great bargains in Fall and Winter Goods that the New York Clothiers are offering to introduce their One Price System. They all unite in saying that never before in the history of Freeland were goods sola as cheap in OVERCOATS and SUITS for MEN, BOYS and CHILDREN, CKEHSTTS* PTJBNISHIIfa GrOOiDS, Hats, Caps, CBtc. Our custom depart ment has all the latest and nobbiest patterns for overcoatings, suitings and trouser ings at prices that can't be beat. New York Clothiers, JACOBS i BARASCH. ONE PRICE CLOTIIIEKS AND FURNISHERS, 37 CENTRE STREET. FACTORY, - - FREELAND. GREAT BARGAINS IN Dry Goods, Groceries, Provisions, Notions, Rag Carpet, Roots and Shoes, Flour and Feed, Wood and Tin and Queensware, WiUowware, Tobacco, Table and Floor Cigars, Oil Cloth, Etc., Etc. A celebrated brand of XX flour always in stock. Fresh Roll Butter and Fresh Eggs a Specialty. My motto is small profits and quick sales. I always have fresh goods and um turning my stock every month. Therefore every article is guaranteed. AMANDUS OSWALD, Northwest Corner TtVrualan/l Centre and Front Streets, 1 cclailu. DePIERRO - BROS. =€AFE.= CORNER OF CENTRE AND FRONT STREETS, Freeland, Pa. Finest Whiskies in Stock. Gibson, Dougherty, Kaufer Club, Roseubluth's Velvet, of which we have Exclusive Sale in Town. Muram'g Extra Dry Champagne, Hennessy llrandy, Blackberry, Gins, Wines, Clarets, Cordials, Etc. Imparted and Domestic Cigars. OYSTERS IN EVERY STYLE, Ilam and Schweitzer Cheese Sandwiches, Sardines, Etc. MEALS - AT - ALL - HOURS. Ballentinc and Hazleton beer on tap. Baths, Hot or Cold, 25 Cents. Fall I Winter Stock . JUST ARRIVED. Suits, Overcoats, Trousers, made up quickly, neat ly and in the latest styles troin the very large and season able stock of cashmeres, cloths, chin chillas, montaguee, etc. Work guaran teed and prices reasonable. J. J. POWERS, MlSca ViiLo a . Centre street, Five Points. D. J. FERRY'S SALOON is the place to get a fresh glass of RINGLER'S HELL GATE or - ■ ROCHESTER BEER. Fine Temperance Drinks. First-class cigars are always kept in stock, , also the very best grades of wine, claret, brandy, gin, whisky and porter. Centre and South Sts., Freeland. j §1.50 PER YEAR. JOHN D. HAYES, Attorney-at-Law and Notary Public. Legal business of ull kinds promptly attended Room 3, 2d Floor, ilirkbeck Brick. HALPIN, Manufacturer of Carriages, Buggies, Wagons, &c. Cor. Walnut and Pine Streets, Freeland. £HIAS. ORION STROH, Attorney and Counselor at Law, AND Justice of the Peace. Office Rooms No. 31 Centre Street, Freeland. JOHN M. CARR, Attorney-at-Law. 15 S. Franklin street, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. All Legal Business Promptly Attended To. Alex. Shollack, Bottler of BEER, - PORTER, - WINE, and all kinds of LIQUOR S. Cor. Washington and Walnut streets, Freeland. WASHBURN & TURNBACH, Builders of Light and Heavy Wagons. REPAIRING OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. FRONT STREET, NEAR PINE, FREELAND. LIBOR WINTER, HESTIMT t OYSTER SMI. No. 13 Front Street, Freeland. tsr The Jlnest liquor and cigars on sale. Fresb beer always on tap. CONDY 0. BOYLE, dealer in Liquors, Wine, Beer, Etc. The finest brands of domestic and I imported whiskey on sale at his new 1 flfc and handsome saloon. Fresh Roches- I tfk ter and Ballentine beer and Yeung-1 ling's porter on tap. ! Centre - Street, - Five - Points. G. B. Payson, D. D. S., HbktisT. FIIEELAND, PA. Located permanently in Birkbeck's building, room 4, aeoond floor, special attention paid to ull 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. GEORGE FISHER, dealer in FRESH BEEF, PORK, VEAL, MUTTON, BOLOGNA, SMOKED MEATS, ETC., ETC. Call at No. 6 Walnut street, Freeland, or wait for the delivery wagons. VERY LOWEST PRICES. rl. Goepperl, proprietor of the Washington House, II Walnut Street, above Centre. The best of whiskies, wines, gin cigars, etc. Call in when in that part of the town. Fresh Beer and Porter on Tap. WM. W EHRMANN, German - Watchmaker. Centre Street, Five Points, Freeland. WATCHES AND CLOCKS FOR SALE. Repairing of every description promptly at tended to and guaranteed. Gold and silver platiug. FRANCIS BRENNAN, Restaurant. 151 South Centre street, Freeland. (Near the L. V. R. R. depot.) CHOICEST— LIQUOR, BEER, ALE, PORTER BEST CIGARS AND —ON TAP. TEMPERANCE DRINK. J. P. MoDONALH Corner of South and Centre Streets, has the most complete stock of FURNITURE, CARPETS, LADIES' nnil GENTS' DRY GOODS, PINE FOOTWEAR, Etc. in Freelnnil. I PRICES ARE BOUND TO PLEASE.