Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, June 07, 1894, Image 1
FREELAND TRIBUNE. VOL. VI. No. 101. BOROUGH LEGISLATION. COUNCILMEN MEET AND ACT UPON IMPORTANT LOCAL AFFAIRS. Oltlciul* Make Their Monthly Reports and Have Tliem Approved-Three Afore lOleetrlc Light* Ordered to He Placed. Other llu*ine** Transacted. The members of the borough council met on Monday evening in regular ses sion, all being present. The minutes of the last regular and special meetings were read and approved, and the follow ing bills ordered paid: A. A. Buohmun, painting and papering council room eg 3 40 Police equipments. 17 80 Patrick Welsh, feeding prisoners .... 550 Patrick Welsh, Janitor s 75 L, H, Loot/., lumber 5 07 Penna. Gaslight Co., light 42 25 Daniel Dauber, latter on lockup ;i on H. Ludwig, burying animals 4 50 The burgess' report for month of May was read showing the receipts to be $9.50; commission and fees, $8.50; amount due the borough, SI.OO. The following bills were presented for police service for May: Daniel Jones, $0.25; James M. Gallagher, $4.00; Jacob Wolf, $4 00; Daniel Gallagher, $5.00; Louis lieimer, $4.50; Patrick Welsh, $5.00; total, $28.75. The report approved and orderd filed. The treasurer's report was rea.l as follows: Itnlanoo on May 1 $1,033 50 K.vpouditureß 918 jo llaluncc $ 114:44 The report was approved. The street commissioner's report was read, showing an expenditure of $56.34 on the streets for May. He stated he had collected $1.25 from property owners for shoveling snow. The report was ap proved and the bills for labor orde'red paid. The lockup committee reported that they had repaired the lockup and paper ed and painted the inside of the council room. The report was accepted and a vote of thanks tendered to them for the efficient manner in which the repairs were done. Councilman Nouburger, on behalf of the committee on resolutions upon the death of John D. Hayes, asked that they be granted an extension of time. The request was granted. The Johnson street matter was taken up and discussed. The street commis sioner reported having served notice on the property owners of that street to re move their fences. Several of the prop erly owners wore present and asked for an extension of time. Owing to the wet weather they were unable to have the work done. It was agreed that all should have an extension of time until the 20th inst. The appointment of two members of the local board of health instead of Dr. F. Schilcher and Dr. E. W. Itutter, who resigned, was laid over until the next meeting and the secretary was instruct ed to communicate with the secretary of the jtate board of health and acquaint him of the action of council. The question of electing a borough solicitor to succeed the late John D. Ifayes was discussed. Chas. O. Strob, Esq., was elected without opposition, and the salary fixed at SSO per year, the same as before. His term is to date from the first Monday in June to the first Monday in March next. The secre tary was authorized to notify Mr. Stroll of his election. D. J. McCarthy, John McLaughlin, It. Ludwig ami others appeared before council and complained of the manner in which the placing of tho electric arc lights was done. After a discussion of the Bubject it was decided .that three more arc lights be added, making eight teen in all, and that the secretary notify 11. E. Sweeney, the president of the light company, to have poles placed for the same. The burgess was notified to visit the northern part of Ridge street and ex amine the nuisance complained of as existing there. The street commissioner spoke about the electric light poles not being located where they wore ordered. Ho was in structed to look after them and see that they were properly placed. FoHter'x New Flection District. In court on Monday an additional election district, to be known as Pond Creek district, in Foster township, was created. The commissioners' report was confirmed and that portion of the East district of foster township embracing the lands of F.zekicl Yanetts, Thomas P. Cope, Edward Lynch, Jeremiah Parker, Richard Parker, Jeremiah VVerden, Meridith Clymer, Josiali Wright and Thomas Wright is set off as a separate election district. Tho place fixed for holding the election is Pond Creek schoolhouse. The officers for the first election in the " district are: Stephen Lindsay, judge of election; Charles Mills, majority, and Wm. 11. Green, minority inspectors, ami Philip 11. Fairchild, assessor. Men's hose at McDonald's for sc. Lehigh Valley Lunch Car. The Lehigh Valley Railroad Company has made a new car which is to be used on all cheap rate excursions. The car is constructed, as to outward appearance, the same as any ordinary passenger car, but the interior is given up to parapher nalia that usually constitutes a "quick lunch" cafe. In the car is erected a large counter, which extends its full length, behind which are places for the various eatables which are usually serv ed in a lunch room. The car was designed by General Pas senger Agent Charles S. Lee. On all ex cursions trains on which there is no din ing car one of these lunch cars is to be attached. It is thought that the scheme will be a success, as, owing to the money -stringency, there are many persons who would like to take a trip if it were not for the expense, the greater portion being for meals. To overcome this the various kind of eatables are to be sold at the same price as charged at lunch coun ters in cities. •School Hoard* Organize. Freeland borough school board or ganized as follows on Tuesday evening: President, Adam Sachs; secretary, D. F. Shelbamer; treasurer, B. F. Rute. The retiring member is John Smith and the new member James B. Ferry, Director Rute succeeding himself. Poster township board organized ns follows on Monday evening: President, T. W. Mcllugh; secretary, John Evans; treasurer, David J. Davis. The retiring members are Messrs. Hanlonand Hough, and the new members are Messrs. Evans and Davis. llazle township board organized as follows on Monday evening: President, Dominiek Timony; secretary, Charles McGuire; treasurer, John McGinness. The retiring members are Messrs. Gallagher and McGinty, and the new members are Messrs. Conoghan and McGeehau. Where lite Light Will Shllle. The following are the locations select ed for the eighteen arc electric lights which will commence to give light on August 1: Corner of Washington and South, Washington and Main, Washing ton and Front, Washington and Walnut, Washington and Chestnut, Centre and Main, Centre and Front, Centre and Walnut, Centre and Chestnut, Ridge and South, Ridge and Main, Ridge and Front, Ridge and Walnut, Ridge and Chestnut, Pine and Walnut, Johnson below Pine, Front below Pine and one at the northern end of the borough line on Ridge street. The company is pushing the work rapidly and in less than two months will be prepared to do incandescent and arc lighting in all parts of town. Killed In the Mines. Andrew Thomas, a brother of George Thomas, of the Points, was killed in the mines at Garwood yosterday by being struck with top coal while sinking a hole for a prop. The deceased was employed as a miner, but owing to some cause he was unable to work in his own breast and was sent to work with another man. It is claimed he was only nine months working in the mines and was not quite two years in this country. He worked under the name of Andrew Fedor. Married on Tuoxdny. A pretty wedding took placo at St. Ann's church on Tuesday morning, when Michael Dennion and Miss Brid get Ward, of Frceland, were united in marriage by Rev. E. A. O'Reilly. The ceremony was performed with a nuptial high mass, and was attended by a large number of friends and relatives of the young couple. Anthony O'Donnell, of Eckley, and Miss Bella McGill performed the duties of groomsman and bridesmaid. Mr. and Mrs. Dennion will reside here. McDonald Confirmed nit PoAtmaater. The nomination of John J. McDonald, as postmaster of Kingston, was confirmed by the senate on Tuesday. This is the nomination against which Congressman Hines protested vigorously and boasted that he would prevent its confirmation. The action of the senate is conclusive evidence that Luzerne's representative has very little influence at Washington. The people there haye already sized him up at his real value, and the voters here will do next November. "Strong Boy" to Fight Again. In a letter to a friend here, "Strong Boy" Jones, who is in Wilkes-Barre, announces that he lias been matched to fight Daniel Conahan, of Newtown, Luzerne county, for S2OO, the fight to come off between July 1 and 3. Cono han agrees to stop Jones in len rounds or forfeit the stake. Eacli side will put up SIOO. Deeds Recorded. Fannie DoFoy to David Williams and wife, property in Foster, for S2OO. Cross Creek Coal Company to Mrs. Margaret Williams, property in Free land, for S3OO. FREELAND, PA., THURSDAY, JUNE 7, 1894. UPPER LEHIGH NOTES. What appeared very much like the work of a canibal was brought to the notice of the residents of Railroad street a few evenings ago when a Hungarian came home drunk and began to abuse his family. The first attack ho made upon his wife, but as she knew his ways she escaped from him and ran out on the street screaming. This attracted the attention of several neighbors who ran into the house and found that the brute bad picked up the baby and sunk his teeth into the infant's cheek and was chewing it. This act was so cruel that one of the neighbors knocked him down on the floor and gavo him a severe beating. The child's face bears an ugly wound from the effects of its treatment. John Powell was at Wilkes-Barre yesterday acting as groomsman at the wedding services of Dr. T. Aubrey Powell and Miss Emma Baur, of that city. Bernard McNeils, a former resident, but now of Mauch Chunk, spent several days in town last week. Judge S. B. Price, of Mauch Chunk, was in town a few days ago on business. Base ball is about given up as a fatlure at this place. The ambition to shine on the diamond is lost for. at least this season. Thomas Davis left this morning for a trip to Allentown and other points in the Lehigh Valley. HIGHLAND DOTS. The large number of families that are taking up their residence here during the past two months is giving the town a cheerful appearance. The numerous houses that were to be seen here less than a year ago, with boards nailed across the windows and doors, are all oc cupied now by people from other towns. Since the bouses were plastered and new sidings put on the outside by the company last winter everything is com fort within and there is no trouble in . finding tenants for them. It is rumored now that an entire new fence will be placed around the town and alleys will be opened in the rear during the sum mer. John McGinniss is still confined to his home by bis recent attaqji of sickness. Patrick Ferry removed his household goods to Hazleton on Tuesday. Henry Rudolph had an eye severely injured in the mines 011 Tuesday even ing. There is some possibility of a lawsuit over the disposal of the furniturfi and fixtures of the literary society. The dissatisfaction still continues. Daniel Gallagher was at Coaldale vis iting on Tuesday. The collieries are running to almott their full capacity now. A scarcity of cars to take away the output caused a few hours idleness this week. Convention Dates A rrangetl. The Republican county committee met at Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday to make arrangements for the coming dis trict and county conventions. Saturday, August 4, was selected as the date for the delegate elections, Monduy, August 'O, for the legislative conventions, and Tuesday, August 7, for the county ai.d congressional conventions. The fourth district legislative conven tion will be held at the Central hotel, Ilazleton, at 2 p. m. Firemen's Meeting. At a meeting of the Citizens' Hose Company last evening Rodger McNelis was selected delegate to the state con vention of the Firemen's Association, which will held at Norristown next September. J. M. Powell, Ist, was selected alternate. Tho company will run its annual excursion to Glen Onoko on August 25. Parsons Will Not Oct It. After a big flourish tho project of locating a silk mill at Parsons has peter ed out. It seems the firm wanted more land than the works required, and while Calvin Parsons had generously offered all the land that was needed, he was not willing to give away property to be used for other purposes. The Moat Popular Place In Town. The saloon recently opened by Hugh Dinnion, at Centre and South streets, is fast becoming one of tho most popular places in town. Mr. Dilution lias made it so, as he is a genial fellow and en deavors to satisfy his patrons witli tile best of everything in his line. Those who come to town in search of a good glass of beer or a fino cigar will get the best of satisfaction by giving him a call. Notice! A large and varied assortment of silverware lias lately arrived at II K Meyer's jewelery store. Call on liini before purchasing elsewhere when in need of wedding presents. Go to McDonald's for $1 chenile table covers. Finest line wash fabrics, McDonald's. Two Moil Crushed to Death. On Monday morning shortly after 7 o'clock a horrible accident occurred at Fortyfort colliery, near Kingston. Jos eph Martsin and Paul Herman, two footmen at the shaft, were the victims. They were running a truck load of hoards from the west to the east side of the shaft across the carriage which was at the bottom. Just as the hind wheels of the truck had left the carriage, and before the boards were clear, the car riage started from the bottom, raising the boards with it, together with the two men, who were still on the cage. As the carriage rose the boards drop ped back, and it was thought the men attempted to jump off and were caught between the carriage and the sides of the shaft in a space about four incheß wide. The carriage was stopped as soon as John Calahan, the other footman, could rush across the carriage pit and signal the engineer, but the terrible work had been already done. The two bodies horribly crushed, were hanging head downward, their feet caught by the carriage, the carriage and the side of the shaft being spattered with the IK'sh and blood of the two victims. Ready hands at once started to lower the mangled bodies to the bottom, which could only be dono by cutting away part of the planks of the carriage. So Badly were the bodies crushed that it was only from the difference in the size of the two men that they could be iden tified, as all semblance of humanity was completely obliterated. The Republican Feeling;. T roni the Nunticoke News (Dem.). John Leisenring, the candidate for congress whose chances for the nomina tion are the best, was 41 years of age on Sunday. He is a son of Judge Leisen ring who was one of the heaviest con tributors to the Republican party. John Leisenring is an excellent business man. He has great executive ability and his affairs are in such a shape that he can attend to the duties of the office if elect ed. The Republicans of the lower end will claim the congressional nomination first and last. It is likely that the ticket with Mr. Leisenring at its head will be so shaped as to give every section and nationality a fair representation. The fear that the Welsh will not be represented is an idle one as one of the best places will be given to tbat nationality. The chances are that with Mr. Leisenring at the head of the ticket it might be possible for the Republicans to make a complete and harmonious ticket, something that may not, perhaps, be possible in any other way. School Hoard Cannot Organize. The Schuylkill county courts have been called upon to settle another town ship Bchool board tight. At a meeting of tho hoard of New Castle cn Monday night they failed to organize. The members are divided into two factions. James J. Quinn, James Comfort and John Cantwell belong to one faction and and William Ball, James Curran and William Allen belong to the other. The ililliculty arose over the fight for secre taryship, Quinn and Ball being the con testants. When the directors mot there was a deadlock immediately on tho tem porary chairman. As it soon became apparent that there was no chance of a permanent or even a temporary organization the Ball faction withdrew. The Quinn faction immedi ately organized. John Cantwell was elected president, James J. Quinn secre tary, and Patrick Moore treasurer. The court, it is said, will not recognize such an organization, and the board will have ten days in which to get together. Now UHI 1 road Opened. Tho Wilkes-Barre and Kastern Road, from Wilkes-Barre to New York, WAB officially opened on Monday, the first passenger train leaving Wilkes-Barre at 7.10. The road is very properly known as "The Short Line." By this road Wilkes-Barre is the same distance from New York city as Scranton is by the D. L. A W. This means a saving of at least eighteen miles in distance and more than half an hour in time. The grades on the road are also easier than on any other. It is expected when the mail is in good running order to reach New York in four hours and a half. PLEASURE CALENDAR. June 10.—Base hall, Tigers vs. Silver Brook, at Freeland ball park. Admis sion, 15 cents. June 10.—Fourth annual picnic of Divi sion -0, A. O. 11., at Kckley grove. June 28. —Picnic of the Fearnots Ath letic Association, al Ilrifton ball park. June 23 —Excursion of Young Men's T. A. B. Society to Glen Onoko. Fare: adults, SO cents; children, 50 cents. Train leaves Freeland, 7.30 a. m.; Glen Onoko, 0 p. m. June 30.—Picnic of the Shamrock Drum Corps, at Kckley grove. Julv 4.—Twenty-first annual ball of St. Patrick's cornet band, at Freeland opera house. Admission, 50 cents. BRIEF ITEMS OF NEWS. PARAGRAPHS GATHERED FROM ALL PARTS OF THE REGION. SynopHiH of Local and MittcelluneouH Oc currenccH That Can lie Head Oulckly. What the I'olkn of Thin and Other Towns Are Doiit£. Chas. Orion Strob, Esq., lias been appointed a notary public by Governor Pattison. John M. Carr, Esq., has been selected as solicitor for the coming year by the Foster township school board. The SIO,OOO bond of B. B. Davis, cashier of the Citizens' Bank of Free land, was recorded at Wilkes-Barre on Monday. The members of St. Patrick's cornet band are making preparations for their twenty-first annual ball on the evening of July 4. Peter limony, of the Points, who was seriously hurt by being thrown from his buggy during a runaway last week, is recovering rapidly. Mayor Nichols, of Wilkes-Barre, last week ordered tho removal of all slot machines in that city, and the order has been complied with. Condy O. Boyle, the popular saloonist of the Points, is happy over the arrival of a young bartender. Mother and child are both doing well. James Lewis, who has been mine foreman at Ecklcy for several years, has resigned his position and will remove to this place in a short while. S. Jj. Lacier, deputy internal revenue collector, will be at DePierro's cafe from 9 to 4 o'clock on Wednesday, June 20, to collect taxes and issue stamps. John Miller, of Drifton, who formerly ran the D. S. & S. passenger train, has been transferred to the Perth Amboy coal run. James Goyne now runs the passenger. A large black bear has been seen sev eral times in the vicinity of White Haven recently, and the people living in the suburbs are afraid of a visit from the animal. Another committee from tho striking i miners in the bituminous region of Clearfield county called upon the busi ness men of town on Wednesday for subscriptions to aid them. Sunday morning services in tho P. M. I church at 10.30 o'clock. Subject, "Power of the Glorious Gospel," by S. Pago. Sunday school, 2p. m. Evening services at 0.30 by Rev. S. Cooper. Knights of Malta of Philadelphia will celebrate' St. John's day, June 23, with a parade in Philadelphia. It is expected that Garfield Commandery, No. 6, of Frceland, will also celebrate the day here. Among the patents granted last week were the following: To D. J. H. Davies, Wilkes-Barre, for a wash-boiler; D. E. Phillips, MalianoyCity, reyolublo screen; W. 11. Herring, Wilkes-BaYre, coal sepa rator. The excursion to Glen Onoko on the 23d inst , under the auspices of the Young Men's T. A. B. Society, promises to be liberally patronized. The Glen is a favorite picnic resort for the people of this vicinity. E. A. Oberrender and .las. O. Baker, taxpayers of llazle township, took an appeal on Tuesday from the report and settlement of the auditors of town ship in the accounts of John O'Donnell and Daniel Conaghan, supervisors of the township. Tho Freeland ball park will be open ed at 3 p. m. on the 10th inst. with a game between tho Tigers and Silver Brook. The clubs have been great rivals in previous years, and both will make every effort to win this game. Admis sion, 15 cents. Charles Harvey and Miss Annie Quinn, both of Eckley, wero married in the Catholic church at that place yester afternoon by Rev. Tliob. Brehony. Ber nard Gallagher was groomsman, and Miss Mamie Quinn, a sister of the bride, acted as bridesmaid. The Tniiii'NE acknowledges invitations to attend the commencement exercises at Wyoming seminary, Kingston, from June 14 to 20, and at Muhlenberg col lege, Allentown, from June 17 to 21. Very fine programmes have been arrang ed at both institutions for the occasion. An excitihg runaway took place on Tuesday morning on Washington street. Two young ladies from Mt. Yeager, Misses Mary and Nellie Neiman, were driving along when their horse became frightened and they were unable to con trol the animal. The carriage was upset and the occupants were severely injured by being thrown to the ground. J. P. llerron will on Monday of next week open a summer school in the grammar room of the Freeland school building. No pupils below second reader grade admitted. Terms, |1 per month. B\q, Bargain ; Sate AT JACOBS 4 BARASCH'S FOR T Days Orteu mi mm | t j;a MEDIUM IMT SUITS WORTH 9.00. JACOBS i HUM 37 CENTRE STREET. I FREELAND. GREAT BARGAINS IN Dry Goods, Groceries, Provisions, Notions, Rag Carpet, Boots and Shoes, Flour and Feed, Wood and Tin anil Queenstoare, Willowware, Tobacco, Table and Floor Cigars, Oil Cloth, Etc., Etc. A celebrated brand of XX Hour always iu stock. Fresh Roll Butter and Fresh Eggs a Specialty. My motto Js small profits und quick sales. 1 always have fresh goods uud am turning inv stock every month. Therefore every artJelo is guaranteed. AMANDUS OSWALD, Northwest Corner PVolnn/l Centre uud Front Streets, -TlCCltlllU. DePIERRO - BROS. = CAFE.= CORNER OF CENTRE AND FRONT STREETS, Freeland, Pa. Finest Whislcies in Stock. Gibson, Dougherty, Knufer Club, Hoseublutirs Velvet, of which we have I'Jxcliin!vo .Sale In Town. Mumm's Extra Dry Champagne, Hennessy llrandy. Blackberry, Gins, Wines, Clarets, Cordials, Etc. Imported and Domestic Cigars. OYSTERS IN EVERY STYLE, llam and Schweitzer Cheese Sandnriches, Sardines, Etc. MEALS - AT - ALL - HOURS. Ballcntinc and liuzlcton beer on tap. Baths, Hot or Cold, 25 Cents. Dr. H. W. MONROE, Dentist. Located permanently in Birkbcck brick, second floor, rooms 1, 2 and 3, over Smith's shoe store, Freeland, Pa, Gas and ether administered for the pain less extraction of teeth. Teeth filled and ar tificial teeth inserted. Reasonable prices and ALL WORK GUARANTEED. jl. Goeppert, proprietor of the Washington House, 11 Walnut Btreet, above Centre. The best of whiskies, wines, gin cigars, etc. Call iu when In that part of the town. Fresh Beer and Porter on Tap. FRANCIS BKENNAN Restaurant. 151 South Coutro Street, Freeland. (Near the L. V. K. It. depot.) CHOICEST— LIQUOR, BEER, ALE, PORTER BEST OIGARS AND —ON TAP. I TEMPERANCE BRINK. $1.50 PER YEAR. QHAS. ORION STROIT, Attorney and Counselor at Law and Justice ct tha Peace. Office Rooms, No. 31 Centre street, Freeland. JOHN M. CARIi, Attorney-at-Lavv. All legal business promptly attended. Postoflice Building, - Freclund. J F. O'NEILL, Attorney-at-Law. 100 Public Square, - - Wilkes-Barre. jyj HALPIN, Mnnnufacturcr of Carriages, Buggies, Wagons, &c. Walnut and Pine Streets, Freeland. ALEX. SHOLLACK, BOTTLER. Seer, Sorter, and Xdq.-u.cxs3. I Cor. Washington arid Vi'nlnut Streets, Freclaml. WASHuUr.M & TURNBACH, Builders of Light and Heavy Wago.ns. repaibih: cf ivrn o::;r.!PTio. FKONT STUFKT. NIS Alt FINIS, FREELAND. LIBOR WINTER, EATifeS SALOOS. No. 13 Front Street, Freeland. The finest liquors and cigars served at the counter. Cool beer and porter on tap. COTTAGE HOTEL. Washington and Main Streets. FRED. II A AS, Prop. First-class accomodation for permanent and transient guests. Goodtablo. Full rates. Bar finely stocked. Stable attached. SPEEDY and EASTING RESULTS. PEOPLE iT.fl Wif wx xnin. M an y injurious substance. tnln. & LASQE AB3OMEIT3 BEDTJ3ED.' We GUARANTEE a CURE or refund your money. Price ttft.OO per bottle. Send 4c. for treatise. XUEMONT MEDICAL CO., Boston, Mass. Du. N. MALEY, ©ENTIBTt I Located permanently In Btrkbeek's building, rooms 4 und 5, second iloor. Special attention paid to ail brunches of dentistry. Rooms occupied by the late Dr. Payson. ALL OPERATIONS -PERFORMED WITH CARE. All work guaranteed. Office hours: 8 to 12 A. M.; 1 to 5 P. M.; 7 to tt P. M. WM. WEHRMAN, Practical Watchmaker. Eight day clocks, from $2.50 to $10; alarm eloeks, IK) cents; watches, from $3 to $25; main springs, from 30 cents to $1; oleuniiig watches. 50 cents; balance wheels in watches, 75 t cnts; glosses in wafohes, 10 cents; cleaning eight-day clocks, JSO to 50 cents; gold-filled eases, guaran teed for twenty yours, §11.50. Centre Street, Five Points. CONDY C>r BOYLE, dealer in Liquors, Wine, Beer, Etc. (The finest brands of domestic and imported whiskey on sale at his new and handsome saloon. Fresh Roches- Y& tor and Mallentino beer and Young- w ling's porter on tap. Centre - Street, - Five - Points. : | Philip Geritz, Corner Front and Centre Streets. I am the oldest jeweler in town. I have had the largest practical experience in repairing and will guarantee you thorough work. 1 have always In stock thejlnrgcst assortment of Watches, Clocks, Silverware, Plated ware. Rings, Diamonds and Musical Instruments. 1 will do ENGRAVING FREE OF CHARGE on auy article purchased from inc.