FREELAND TRIBUNE. VOL. VII. No. 3. MEETING OF COUNCIL BUSINESS TRANSACTED AT THE REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING- Several Matters of Interest to tlie Tax puyerH Taken Up and Discussed— F.lec tric Railway* the Issue at a .Special Session on Tuesday Evening. The members of the borough council mefin regular monthly session on Mon day evening. All the members were present. The following bills were read and ordered paid : Freeland Water Co., rent of plugs SOO 00 Fenna. G. G. L. Co., rent of lamps 43 25 Patrick Welsh, Janitor 8 75 i'atrlck Welsh, feeding prisoners 5 50 Win. Williamson, supplies 10 15 It. r.tidwlg, burying animals 7 00 Daniel Jones, attending lire 3 03 A bill for $3 from Thomas Birkbeck for tapping sowers was read and return ed for correction. The street commissioner's bill for work on the streets for June amounted to $54.87, and was approved. The report of the burgess for June was read as fol lows: Receipts, $17.00; commission and fees, 7.75; balance due the borough, $9.25. The following was the amount for police service for June: Patrick Welsh, $5.75; Daniel Jones, $3.00; R. Eudwig, $1.25; George Boyle, $1.25. The report was approved. The treasurer presented bis report for June as follows: Dulanee on June! sll4 81 From street commissioner 12., From burgess 8 88 Paid out on ordcrcrs 8? Dim treasurer. $ 53 8u The secretary was authorized to notify all property owners on Centre street, from South to Walnut streets, to connect with the sewer within forty days. It was agreed to that the members of council meet in committee with the borough solicitor on Tuesday evening at 7. p. tn. to talk over the franchise granted to the Union Street Railway Company some time ago. It. Eudwig, on behalf of his wife, stated that she would not remove her fence and would not give any ground for nothing. The secretary stated that be bad re ceived a letter from the state board of health in reference to the appointment of a member of the local board. Ho was instructed to write to Dr. 11. M. Neale, of Upper Lehigh, and ask him to accept as a member of the board for Freeland. The street committee was instructed to place the light at Johnson and Pine streets at a suitable distance east of th e intersection of the streets named. Tliey were also instructed to examine tlie gut ter on Ridge street, between Walnut and Chestnut, with a view to have the overflow of water on Benhard Dinn's property stopped. They will also ex amine the site for a crossing nt Ridge and South streets. The borough solicitor was ordered to investigate the liens against I'eter Brown's property, for the placing of side walks, and to collect the same within the shortest time possible. The council met in special session on Tuesday evening. All the members were present. The adjusted valuation of the borough was read by the secre tary. It was $105,449. The levying of tax was laid over until the next meet ing. The president stated that the meeting was called for the purpose of revoking the ordinance granting the right of way to the Union Street Railway Company through the borough. It was moved by Councilman Neubur ger, seconded by Councilman Wiliters, that an ordinance be drafted by the bor ough solicitor to revoke all franchises granted to that company. Councilman Fritzingor and Mr. McCarthy spoke against the motion, and Councilman Neuburger and others for it. Pending a vote the borough solicitor read a com munication from Mr. Jessttp, of Scran ton, a member of the Union Company, relative to the road. A petition signed by citizens and others of Freeland and Foster township was read, asking council to grant the right of way to the Hazleton and North Side Company through tlie borough. Before a vote was taken on Mr. Neu hurger's motion, Mr. McLaughlin moved, and it was seconded by Mr. Fritzinger, tlfat the Union Company lie notified to meet tlie members of the council on Tuesday evening, July 10, to show cause why tlie franchise granted to them by the borough on April 5, 1893, shall not bo revoked. This motion was carried, rdl members voting for it. DEATHS. JEFFREYS.—At Hazie Brook, July 3, Sarah, wife of David Jeffreys and daughter of David Hughes, aged 48 years. Funeral tommorruw at 2 p. m. via Lehigh Valley train. Interment at Eckley cemetery. McNulty. Yesterday's Ilall Game. The game of ball between the Tigers and Fearnots here yesterday was a well played colitest, baring the the first in ning. The score was 3 to lin favor of the Fearnots when the game was stop ped. In the first inning the Tigers were suffering from a severe case of "rattles," and three costly errors let in three runs. After that they steadied down and played a good game. The Fearnots did well all through the game. Neither side, how ever was able to do any batting. The visitors' battery was Pfrom, of Hazleton, and McGeelian, of Drifton, and the Tigers got but three hits off Pfrom. lie struck thirteen of them out and gave six bases on balls. For the Tigers, McGill, of the Stroudsburg nor mal team, and Gaffney were the battery, and only one hit was made off McGill. He pitched one of the prettiest games seen here and played his position in good style. In the ending of the seventh inning a ball was knocked to Shortstop Gillespie, who thiew it to first. McFadden held the ball for a moment, then it dropped or rolled from his hands as the runner crotsed the bag. Hugh Shovlin, the umpire, declared the runner out, but the decision, apparently, was not' satisfactory to the friends of the Fear nots and they demanded that their club stop playing. The umpire stated that ho hail given the decision to he what he believed was just and right, and would not reverse it to suit the visitors' friends. The Fearnots then left the grounds, refusing to continue play, and Mr. Shovlin awarded the game, 9 to 0, to the Tigers, according to the rules. Marriages This Week. Harry Reifsnyder and Miss Elizabeth Ulrich were married at the residence of the bride's parents at South Heberton on Tuesday by Rev. 11. A. I. Benner. William and Miss Mary Ulrich, brother and sister of the bride, were groomsman and bridesmaid, and Misses Mary Wash burn and Minnie Dauber were the flower girls. Perry Christman, of Hazleton, and Miss Annie Troell, of this place, were married on Tuesday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock. The ceremony was performed by Rev. 11. A. I. Benner at the resi dence of the bride's mother on Centre street near Chestnut. George Hartinan was groomsman and Miss Twilla Oswald was bridesmaid, and Misses flattie Rute and Ethel Walloper acted as flower girls. The young couple will go to housekeep ing in a short while at Hazleton, where Mr. Christman is employed. The Latest Swindle. The latest swindle to be worked on the farmers is just now going the rounds. A smooth stranger representing himself to be a government officer calls on the farmer and claims to be hunting for counter feit money, and demands that the farmer submit his coins for inspection and test to ascertain if has any spurious coins in his possession. The stranger usually selects one or two pieces which he says look "suspicious," and subjects them to a test which turns them black, and then he alleges they are spurious. Of course the farmer has no riglit to carry counterfeit money and the stranger, in his capacity of a govern ment officer, walks off with the coins. The swindle is being worked quite extensively. Tlie Cannon Kxploded. While a party of P>nd Creek citizens were ushering in the Fourth at that place late Tuesday night, their cannon, which was made from the wheel of a mine car, exploded and one of the pieces struek John Russell, a young man who is known by many here, haying re sided at this place. The missile struck him on the right shoulder, causing a com pound fracture. lie was also badly burned with powder about the face. I>r. McDonald, of town, was summon ed and for a time it was believed he would not live, but he is resting very good since and by careful treatment will recover. "Jack" has many friends here who will be sorry to hear of his mis fortune. Electric Light Wiring. The Freeland Electric Light Company has secured some of the best electricians in the state to do its wiring and will commence work next Monday. All who have their wiring done while the elec tricians are here, get it done at cost. Ten per cent, will be added after the plant starts up. Freeland has an opportunity to now to compete with its neighbors and every business place should support the light company, as well as private residences, the cost being but a trifle more than kerosene. Deedn Recorded. Cross Creek Coal Company to Mary Ann Mulruney, property in Foster, for SSOO. Picnics supplied with ice cream, cakes, candy, etc., at low prices by Laubach. FREELAND, PA., THURSDAY, JULY 5, 1894. HIGHLAND DOTS. . The new stripping at the Sandy Run road is making great progress. Tlie ex cavation is so close to the old road that it was necessary to make a new piece of road for teams and vehicle to travel upon without being in danger. Yesterday was celebrated in a very quiet manner here. Nearly all of our residents were in Freeland and else where in search of amusement. Miss Lizzie Lawson is visiting friends at Wilkes-Barre this week. On Saturday evening a Hungarian wedding took place here. Several of our English-speaking residents were among the guests and report a good time. The talk of the collieries working here yesterday was all nonsense. Our citizens have a little patriotism left yet. Aaron Ileastend and wife spent a few days with Allentown friends last week. Miss Ivester, of Bloomsburg, is here making a short visit at the residence of her brother Willliam. John McGinness, who has been con fined to his home owing to a severe attack of erysipelas for the paHt four weeks, has resumed work again. William Oliver, of town, lias removed to Duryea where he lias secured em ployment. Tlie machine gang are busily at work putting pumps in what is known as slope "C," which was flooded some time ago. Work will be resumed in this section of the mines as soon a8 the place can ho dried out. Geo. T. Brown, of town, and Miss Mary Gallagher, of Sandy Run, receiv ed appointments to teach the public schools at tliis place. Both aro well known and their selection meets with general favor. UPPER LEHIGH NOTES. There is a report current that a new ; addition is to he built to the Foster town- | ship schools at this place. Tliis is a j thing that is needed badly, as tlie | primary department was overcrowded | daring the last term. The picnic held here yesterday by the English Baptist Sunday school was a very enjoyable affair and w as far beyond j the expectations of the committee who bad it in charge. Socially and flnan it was the best held here in many years. Thomas Price and John 11. Jones, two ' of our former residents, now of Scran- i ton, are visiting friends fcr a few days. Fred Lesser, of Silver Brook, was in ' town yesterday enjoying a visit among relatives. We are pleased to note that Guy j Hooyer, one of our rising young men, lias been appointed a teacher in one of | Foster township schools. George Weightman and Uriaii Jones' are on a short visit to the former's I parents at Allentown. Miss Sarah Gallagher, of Newark, N. J., spent last week in town amonif relatives. The shooting match at Freeland yester day was a disappointment to many of our young men who staked their money on tlie wrong side, but all of them are old enouglit to know that a persen who iudulges in gambling does not win all the time. There was more patriotism displayed at tliis place yesterday in celebrating the nation's holiday than ever before. The fireworks in the evening was the chief feature and the majority of our residents were much delighted at tlie grand display made. Electric ltoiul Accident. Erom the Hazleton Plain Speaker. An accident occurred on the electric road near Jeddo on Monday which re sulted in tlie death of Joseph I'arnell, an Italian resident of this city, and the maiming of James Martzel, an Italian, also of this city. Both men with a num ber of other employes of (lie oompany were engaged in running ash cars. There is a heavy grade at this place and the man running the car on which Dar nell and Martzell were, lost control of it and tiie car collided with another car which had preceded it. Both men were thrown off by tlie force of tlie collision, falling under tlie car, I'arnell being dragged by tlie neck for a distanc of ten feet, while Martzel was caught by the leg. Tlie injured men were immediately placed on an electric car and taken to this city. They were removed to the Hazleton hospital. Parnell, who sus tained terrible internal injuries and whose jaw was broken, died about 1 o'clock. An examination showed that while Martzel's foot was crushed and he was badly squeezed about the body, his chances for recovery are good. Parnell is survived by a wife and three children. Still selling Lancaster gingham at 5c at McDonald's. Will Get. It—ln tlie Neck. From the Wilkcs-Ilarrc Kecord. Now that Mr. VanScoy has been con firmed at last, Congressman Hines will have more time to devote to liis political fences. It is expected that lie will begin work next week, and then look out for fireworks! The grinding monopolist, the flinty-hearted employer, the robber coal baron and the tyrannical railway mag nate had better prepare themselves for the coming of this political Nemesis. Billy is on their track and they must be prepared to tremble as they never trem bled before! And tlie "horny-fisted son of toil" will hail our William as a deliverer. For has he not been in offico ever since he pullled his eye teeth? Has he not stood up bravely at the public crib and chewed his official hay without interrup tion for lo these many years? Has his heart not hied buckets and buckets of good red gore for the wrongs of tlie dear workingman? Has he not sued every coal corporation in tlie valley several times over for damages accruing from accidents and has he not taken his suc cessive defeats and his various attorney fees with equal equanimity. Has lie not introduced hills enougli in tlie state legislature to make every miner a millionaire and poured after them a flood of eloquence that swept them out of sight for ever? Does he not plume himself upon being tlio author of the night school law, which a Wilkes- Barre physician conceived and drew up and which passed only with the assis tance of "that grinding monopolist," Eckley B. Coxe? And when he left the capitol hill at Harrisbnrg with all its wealth of nnen acted measures for the relief of the dear workingman behind and hied him to Washington, what did he do? Did not his gigantic brain think out a place by which another "grinding monopoly," the Lehigh Valley Railroad Company, would be brought to its metaphoric knees? Did tliis eminent statesman not intro duce a resolution to investigate tlie re cent strike on that road? Doubt it not, ye enemies of this great and good man. ! For if you but institute a Bcarch you will find that resolution tucked away ill a committee pigeon hole, a shining ex ample of patriotic and unselfish states manship! Was lie content with this great public serviee? Oh, 110, Patriots like Wm. Ilenri Mines are never content with anything short of tlie millenium. When Coxey's army invaded Washington and only trod on Mr. Cleveland's grass, Mines was there—with his resolution. He wanted SIO,OOO to set the army to work, hut a flinty hearted congress shoved that resolution into the same hole where reposed his Lehigh Valley panacea. When a statesman with such a proud record behind him asks for re-election lie should get it—in the neck. Despite his gigantic public services, despite his enduring love for tlie dear workingmen, we fear us much that William Hines, whether he runs up against Morgan B. Williams or John Leisenring, will have reason to sympathize with the Thanks giving turkey that has been marked for the slaughter. "Strong Boy" Knocked Out. From tlie Wilkes-Harre Leader. On Sunday evening at Parsons the people wondered at the more than usual number of carriages driven into town. •So many had come at last that the police scented tiie fray that was to be, but an odd hooter soon fixed that part of tlie business all right. There was to be a battle to a finish and tiie principles were Dan Conaglian, of Newtown, and "Strong Boy" Jones, of Freeland. The principals, upon arriving 111 town, were put to bed. It was a question for a time where tlie light was to be. Odd Fellows' hull was the place chosen first, hut the plan was changed and tlie Hall owned by John D. Colvin rented. A twenty four foot ring was made by chalking tlie dimensions on the floor. Conaghan's seconds were Patrick Burke, John Lehman and Todd Walsh. Jack Denipsey, Jim Doran and Hah Morgan did the honors for Jones. Prof. Barrett, of Philadelphia, was chosen referee, and Patrick Cannon, of this city, time keeper. When midnight came some difficulty was experienced in arous ing the pugs. But they were gotten out of bed at last, and tlie fight began. The first round was a display of fiddl ing, until a clinch occurred as time was called. Tlie second round decided the mill. Conaglian forced the fighting and knock ed Jones about right and left. The blow that keeled Jones over and fixed him so that lie could not come up to tlie seratcli was a terrific right bander on the jaw. Conaghan was as fresh at the finish as when he began. There were2so present who came in at a dollar a head. The light was for the gate receipts. There was a lot of money changed hands and Jones' backers feel somewhat sore. BRIEF ITEMS OF NEWS. PARAGRAPHS GATHERED FROM ALL PARTS OF THE REGION. Svnnpsis of I.ocul and Miscellaneous Oc currences That Can Be Bead Ouickly. What the Folks of This and Other Towns Are Doing. Huckleberries are selling in town for 6 cents a-quart. "The Ticket of Leave Man"at tlie opera house tonight promises to draw a large audience. Freeland Council, No. 348, Jr. O. U, A. M., participated in the parade at Hazleton yesterday. Manager Ferry, of the Tigers, expects to secure the Miners Mills hall club for a game here on the Bth inst. It is said that if the railroad strike in and about Chicago continues, a meat famine will result. So far there is no scarcity here. Tlie town was nicely decorated yester day, and everything passed off quietly. A largo amount of fireworks were put off during the day and evening. Nitsche's jewelry store and Suther land's clothing store, Hazleton, were badly damaged by fire on Tuesday night, It is supposed that fireworks caused tlie flames. At a meeting of tiie Freeland school board on Monday evening Charles Kulp was elected as director to fill the un expired term of H. M. Doudt, removed. The tax rate was placed at 20 mills. P. J. Coyne has been appointed assis tant superintendent of tliis district by the Prudential Insurance Company, to succeed W, 11. Vorsteg, resigned. Ho has opened an office over Meyer's store. A large crowd attended the St. Pat rick's hand hall last evening, and all had a very pleasant time. The march was led by James B. Quigiey, of Freeland, and Miss Annie Gallagher, of Eckley, and was taken part in by nearly 100 couples. Services at St. Paul's P. M. church, Fern street, next Sunday, as follows: Preaching, 10.30 a. m. and 0.30 p. m. by tlie pastor, Rev. S. Cooper. Morning subject, "The Good Fight;" evening sub ject, "The Worst Man in Town." All are welcome. Tlie congregation of the Welsh Bnp t.st church held its annual picnic nt Woodside park yesterday. Picnics were also held at the grove near St. Ann's chureh by the Catholic congrega tion, and at tlie Public park by the Mayberry band. Before tlie shooting match commenced yesterday Patrick Ilerron, of Milnes ville, was arrested by a Lehighton con stable, charged witli being implicated in the stealing of pigeons near that place. Mr. Horron claims he is not guilty, and immediately gave hail for his appearance when wanted. "Slrong Boy" Jonoa arrived in town on Tuesday night to explain to his friends how ho came to ho whipped on Sunday at Parsons, llis explanations were of such a disturbing and annoy ing nature that Officer Patrick Welsh had to run him into the Front street hotel until yesterday morning. Cards of Thanks. Mrs. P. J. Boner and Thomas Mellon sinceiely thank the young men tvho as sisted in recovering the body of their brother, James Mellon, who was drown ed on Saturday; also those who rendered them favors after the accident and at the funeral. The Star base ball club extends its thanks to the St. Patrick's cornet band for its attendance at tbe picnic on Tues day evening, and also to the ladies and gentlemen who assisted them to manage the affair and make it successful. Committee. INTIIECOt ItT ot eeimnon picas nl Luzerne J. county, No. C4S, October term, lmil. Notice is hereby given that an application will tie made to one of the law judges of the court of common pious of Luzerne county on Tuesday, .Inly 111, fSW.nt 10 o'clock a. m„ under the act of assembly of the eoinmonweaith of Pennsylvania entitled "An net to provide for the incorporation and regulation of certain corporations," approved April :*>, 1874, and the supplement* thereto, for the charter of an in tended corporation to bo called "Tho Mining and Mechanical Institute of tho Anthracite t oal Region of Pennsylvania," the character and object of which is the support of an educa tional and scientific undertaking in affording to men and boys who are engaged or are desir ous ol engaging in the business of mining, or in mechanical, or other pursuits, a better op portunity of tltting themselves for tho work In which they propose to engage, and to furnish those who desire to do so proper facilities for preparing themselves thoroughly to pass the examinations required by the mine laws of Pennsylvania, and for these purposes to have, possess and enjoy all the rights, benefits and privileges conferred by tho said act of assem bly and its supplements. The proposed charter is now on file in the prothonotary's office. Andrew 11. MeClintock, solicitor. Fortunes Made and Saved by following the advice of the Wall Street Daily JVeivs, (established 1870) in speculating oi.' investing in Railway Stocks and Bonds. Subscription, $5 per year. Sample copies free. Address E. Martin liluck, editor. No. t'. Exchange Place, N. Y. Dissolution of Partnership Sale. Everything Must be Sold by August 1. Goods at Half Cost. Call and be Convinced. Ms A tacli, 37 Centre Street, Freeland. Factory, Freeland. GREAT BARGAINS IN Dry Goods, Groceries, Provisions, Notions, Hag Carpet, j Boots and Shoes, Flour and Feed, Wood and Tin and Qucensioare, WiUowware, Tobacco, Table and Floor Cigars, Oil Cloth, Etc., Etc. A celebrated brand of XX Hour always iu stock. Fresh Roll Batter and Fresh Eggs a Specialty. My motto is small profits and quick sales. 1 always have lresli goods and am turning my stock every month. Therefore every article is guaranteed. AMANDUS OSWALD, Northwest Corner TtVnol nrwl Centre and Front Streets, 1 1 cciiiuu.. DePIEKRO - BROS. = CAFE.= CORNER OF CENTRE AND FRONT STREETS, Freeland, Pa. Finest Whiskies in Stock. Gibson, Dougherty, Kaufer Club, Koscnbluth's Velvet, of whieli we have Exclusive Sale in Town. Muram's Extra Dry Champagne, Henuessy Brundy, Blackberry, Gins, Wines, Clarets, Cordials, Etc. Imported and Domestic Cigars. OYSTERS IN EVERY STYLE, Haiti and Schweitzer Cheese Sandwiches, Sardines, Etc. MEALS - AT - ALL - HOURS. Ballcntine and Hazleton beer on tap. Baths, Hot or Cold, 25 Cents. Dr. H. W. MONROE, Dentist. Located permanently in Birkbeck brick, second floor, rooms 1, 2 and 3, over Smith's shoe store, Freeland, Pa. G<is and ether administered for the pain less extraction of teeth. Teeth filled and ar tificial teeth inserted, lint so nable 2>riccs and ALL WORK GUARANTEED. ri. Goepperl, proprietor of the Washington House, 11 Walnut Street, above Centre. The best of whiskies, wines, gin cigars, etc. Call iu wheu in that purt of the town. Fresh Beer and Porter on Taj). FRANCIS BRENNAN Restaurant. 151 South Centre Street, Freeland. (Near the L. V. H. K. depot.) CHOICEST— LIQUOR, BEER, ALE, PORTER BEST GIGARS AND —ON TAP. TEMPERANCE DRINK. $1.50 PER YEAR. \ £IIAS. ORION STROII, Attorney and Counselor at Law and Justice of the Peace. Office Itooms, No. 31 Centre Street, Freeland. JOHN M. CARR, Attorney-at-Law. All legal business proinptly"attonded. I'ostollice Building, - Freeland. J F. O'NEILL, Attorney-at-Law. 101 Public Square, - - Wilkes-Barre. jyj IIALPIN, Mannufacturer of Carriages, Buggies, Wagons, Ac. Walnut and Fine Streets, Freeland. ALEX. SHOLLACX, 33 OTTLER,.. Seer, Sorter, Wine, and lAq.-a.ors. Cor. Washington nd Walnut Streets. Freclnnd. WASHBURN &, TURNBACH, Builders of Light and Heavy Wago.ns. REPAIRING SF EVERY DESCRIPTION. FRONT STREET. NBAIt PINE. FREELAND. LIBOR WINTER, EATING SALOON. „ No. 13 trout Street, Freeland. The flnest lienors and cigars served at the eounter. Cool beer and porter on tap. COTTAGEHOTEL. Washington and Main Streets. FRED. HAAB, Prop. First-class accomodation for permanent and transient guests. Good tablo. Fair rutea. Bur finely stopked. Stable attached. SPEEDY and EASTING RESULTS. PEOPLE/^v Tnin. J from any injurious substance, m. thin. M LABOE ABDOMZIT3 BIDUCED.' We GUARANTEE a CURE or refund your money. Prico 83.00 per bottle. Send 4c. for treatise. TKKMONT MEDICAL CO., Boston, Mass. Du. N. MALEY, DONTIST. Located permanently in Birkbeck's building, rooms 4 anil 5, second floor. Special attention paid to all brunches of dentistry. Rooms occupied by the late Dr. Fayson. ALL OPERATIONS PERFORMED WITH CARE. All work guaranteed. Office hours: 8 to 12 A. M.J 1 to 5 F. M.; 7 to 9 F. M. Wm. Wehrman, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER. Centre Street, Freeland. (Five Points.) REPAIRING OF EVERY DESCRIP TION PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO AND GUARANTEED. CONDY 0. BOYLE, dealer in Liquors, Wine, Beer, Etc. The finest brands of domestic and imported whiskey on sale at his new m and handsome saloon. Fresh Roches tor and Kallentine beer and Yeuug- ling s porter on tap. Centre - Street, - Five - Points. r " Philip Geritz, Corner Front and Centre Streets. lam the oldest jeweler iu town. I have had the largest practical experience in repairing and will guarantee you thorough work. I have alwaj s in stock the largest assortment of Watches, Clocks, Silverware, Platcdware, Kings, Diamonds and Musical Instruments. I will do ENG UA VIN if FREE OF CHARGE on any article purchased Dow wo.
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