FREELAND TRIBUNE.
VOL. VII. NO. 99.
STARTLING TESTIMONY.
IMPORTANT DISCLOSURES MADE AT
AN INJUNCTION HEARING.
Kx-Clilef Clerk JameH M. Norris Says He
and a Com mite loner Deceived l'art of
the Money Paid to Architect Myers for
the New Court House Plans.
Since the county commissioners sign
ed tho sccrot contract with Architect
Myers, of Dotroit, giving the latter
authority to prepare plans for the pro
posed new court house, there lias been 11
feeling of expectancy throughout the
county that a sensation would come
some day. The high-handed manner in
which the affairs of the county were
being conducted led even those who
favored a new court house to suspect
there was something dishonest in tin
transactions, and the unbusiness-like
principles of the commissioners raised a
protest that was supported by ever)
prominent newspaper and taxpayer in
Luzerne,
The commissioners showed their in
competency by paying the architect
$l0|p()() before he drew the plans, and
would have paid him SIO,OOO more upon
the delivery of the work had not tin
county auditors interfered and served
notice upon the treasurer to not honor
orders drawn by tho commissioners in
favor of tiie Western architect or his
son.
Tho commissioners have not yet ob
tained a site for the court house, never
theless injunction proceedings had to be
commenced two weeks ago to restrain
them from awarding the contract for
building. This step was taken to pre
vent tho county from becoming involv
ed in further trouble through tho three
men who represent it in tho commis
sioner's office.
It was at one of tho hearings 011 the
injunction case that tho looked-for sen
sation came to light. The hearing was
held in Attorney Palmer's office at the
county seat. It had been agreed to by
all the parties interested to take the
testimony privately and afterwards pre
sent it to Judges ltice and Lynch to de
cide whether the injunction should be
made permanent.
James M. Norris was on tho stand.
Until the sth inst. ho was clerk to the
commissioners and was credited with
being "tho power behind tho throne."
He was known to have unlimited influ
ence with tho commissioners, and he
ran matters to suit himself in the office.
Personally ho is a good-natured jovial
politician, and for ten years past has
been one of the foremost Republican
leaders in Luzerno county. Of late he
has been drinking heavily and appeared
to bo slightly under the influence of li
quor at the hearing.
Tho fact that ho had resigned his po
sition was known to no one but the com
missioners until ho said so on tho wit
ness stand. It created some surprise,
hut interest in that point was soon over
shadowed by the answers 110 gave the
attorneys when asked certain questions.
Attorney Palmor, who was conducting
the examination, asked: "Do you know
anything about the payment of the sec
ond $5,000 by the commissioners to the
architect?"
"Yes, 1 saw it paid."
"How was it paid?" asked Palmor.
"Why, young Myers got an order for
$5,000 and went to the bank and got it
cashed."
"Where wore you?"
"1 was with him at the time," said
Norris.
"What did he do with tho money?"
"He gave me somo of it."
"llow much?"
"I refuse to tell that."
"What did he do with tho rest of it?" j
queried Palmer.
"He gave somo to a woman to take
out West to his father," said Norris.
"The girl had been staying in town for
for some time."
"What did ho do with the remainder?"
asked Palmor.
"Ho gave it to one of the commis
sioners." ¥
"Which commissioner?"^
"I decline to tell."
"How much was it."
"I'll not toll."
At this point the hearing was ended
for tho day, as tho announcement by
the ex-chief clerk that there had been a
deal in which ho and a commissioner
participated was too much of a surprise
to continue tho case.
. In talking about tho affair afterwards
one of tho tho commissioners said: "I
do not know what Norris was thinking
about when he spoke that way. His
story is absolutely false. Neither ho
nor the commissioners received any of
the SIO,OOO paid Myers. They do not
oxpoct to get any of tho money. They
do not want any. Norris is nearly In
sane and does not know what ho is
talking about."
The confession made by Norris was
believed by many people, and tho com
missioners found themsolves under sus
picion on all sidos. On Monday one of
the trio, Mr. Dullard, was placed on tho
stand at his own request. He said At
torney Bedford had advised them to not
sign the Contract with Architect Myers,
but thoy thought it fair and agreed to
give Myers $20,000 fpr the plans and 5
per cent of the cost of the building, or
about $50,000 for tho plans of tho court
house.
Ho stated tho second payment of $lO,-
000 was due about two months ago, but
had not been paid because tho county
treasurer will not cash tho order.
Ho was then closely questioned re
garding what ho was worth and tho
amount of property ho owns. He said
that out of his salary of $1,500 a year he
had bought a house for $3,000 since he
entered office four and one-half years
ago. Ho vigorously denied that he over
received any money except his salary
while commissioner.
The witness also testified that he did
not know that ex-Clerk Norris had re
ceived part of tho second $5,000 pay
ment.
Commissioner Smith followed, and ills
evidence in relation to tho affairs of tho
office did not differ materially from that
given by Mr. Dullard. In answer to a
question he stated that neither he nor
Dullard got any of the money paid to
Myers or Myers' son, neither did ho
know of any one else getting a part of
it. Norris' testimony was the first he
had heard of such a thing.
Mr. Smith stated he had called at tho
ex-elork's home and asked him why lie
made such damaging statements at the
previous hearing, and the reply was
that he merely wanted to have some
fun with the attorneys.
Commissioner Norton was placed 011
tho stand on Tuesday. His testimony
was like that given by his two collea
gues. He nover received money from
tho architect or his son, and did not
know of any architect who had. He
told of Norris' drinking spells and how
ho had been acting of late. Mr. Norton
flatly contradicted tho sensational parts
of the ex-clerk's testimony.
In spite of tho denials made by tho
threo men there are doubts in the minds
of many citizens as to which side ought
to be believed. It is known that Norris
possesses all tho secret of the commis
missioners' office, but the condition of
the man at present is such that his oatli
cannot be relied upon too strongly. The
manner in which tho commissioners con
ducted the county's business lately is a
telling point against them and gives
some color to the charge.
Norris' accusation is tho wandering
dream of a shattered mind, or the first
development of a scandal that may en
gulf the Luzerne commissioners and
send some people to prison.
Architect Myers and his son forwarded
affidavits yesterday from Michigan, in '
which they swear no money was ever
paid by them to Norris or the commis
sioners, in any manner or for any
purpose.
RELIGIOUS SERVICES.
Announcements of religious services
and church nows will be published free
of chargo under this head every Thurs
day. Pastors are invited to send us all
items that aro of general interest to the
public.
HOLINESS CHRISTIAN.
The Sandy Valley mission will hold a
grove meeting below the Mlllhoppor
Packing House, commencing Sunday,
June 10, at 9 a. in., in the afternoon at
2.30 and In the evening at 7.30. It will
continue two or threo weeks, and night
ly meetings will bo held every ovening
at 7.30 o'clock. We do most earnestly
invite all to attend these meetings, es
pecially Christian workors. We intend
to preach tho four-fold gospel of Christ.
Come and help us. The harvest is
truly great, but tho laborers are few.
We expect to have many ministers
from a distance, and a sormon of impor
tance will be delivered each evening.
Rev. H. P. Jonos, pastor.
MKTHODIBT EPISCOPAL.
M. E. services will be held in Lind
say's hall evory Sunday as follows:
Preaching, 10 a. m. and 7 p. m.
Class meeting, 9 a. m.;C. W. Barton,
leader.
Sunday school, 2 p. m.; C. W. Barton,
superintendent.
Epworth League, G p. m.; Edward
Jones, president.
Prayer meeting every Wednesday
ovening at 7.30 p. m.
The public is cordially invited to all
of these services.
Rev. Edmund White, pastor.
ST. PAUL'S P. M. CIIURCII.
Services for Sunday, June 10:
Praise and prayer service, to com
mence at 9 a. m.
Preaching at 10.30 a. m. and 7 p. m.
Morning subject, "Baal or God,
Which?"
Evening subject, "The Request of a
King."
Sunday school, George Keller, super
intendent, at 2 p. m.
Rev. 8. Cooper, pastor.
PLEASURE CALENDAR.
June 14.—Fifth annual picnic of Divi
sion 20, A. O. H., at Eckley grove.
Juno 19.—Organ recital at Freeland
Presbyterian church. Admission, 50c.
Juno 20.—Third annual entertainment
of St. Ann's parochial school at St.
Ann's church basement. Tickets, 25c,
June 22.—Joint excursion of Tlgors Ath
letic Club and Ilazle Club to Glen
Onoko. Faro, from Freeland, 80 and
50c; from Hazleton, 75 and 50c. Trains
leave at 9.45 a. m., returning at 7.35
and 10 p. in. DoPlerro's orchestra.
June 29.—Picnic of Foarnots Athletic
Association at Drlfton ball park.
July 3. —Second annual picnic of tho
Stars base ball club at Freeland
Public park.
July 4.—Twenty-socond annual hall of
St. Patrick's cornet band at Freeland
opera house. Aduilssiou, 50 cunts.
FREELAND, PA, THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 1895.
SCHOOL BOARD AFFAIRS.
Freeland Directors Held an Adjourned
Meeting Last Evening.
An adjournod meeting of the school
board was held last evening. All the
directors were present, and tin 4 , session
was attended by a large number of citi
zens also. The teachers' competitive
examination question was taken up
again. Director Rute spoke strongly
against that manner of making appoint
ment. Ills sentiments aro said to be ap
proved by nine-tenths of the people of
town. It is also alleged that the teach
ers are opposod to the board's action in
the matter, and so far as is known none
of those residing in the borough intend
to enter.
It was decided, however, to request
County Superintendent Harrison, Super
intendent Coughlin, of Wilkesbarro, and
Superintendent Mulhali, of Ilazle, to
conduct the examination 011 July 22.
Teachers desiring to apply for schools
must give notice to the secretary 011 or
before July 0, and then enter the class
on the 22d. The examination will cover
all branches taught in the schools, and
it is understood that appointments will
be made in the order of the percentages
obtained at the examination, the only
reservation being that the principalship
shall be given to a male teacher.
Treasurer Welsh's bond, in the sum
of $15,000, was accepted and ordered to
bo registered in the prothonotary's of
fice. Ills commission was fixed at 2 per
cent of all money paid out by him.
The salary of Secretary Ferry was
placed at $75 for the term, the same as
last term. Some of the directors
thought this was not fair to the present
secretary, as the work for the coming
year will be much greater than hereto
fore. The motion to make it $75 was
carried.
President McCarthy treated the audi
ence to a discourse on legal points, in
which he* gave notice that action would
be taken against the directors and ex
directors who accepted $lO each for at
tending the county institute last year,
and that he would not .sign the orders
for the teachers' salaries this month, as
the old board had no authority to en
gage them after June 1.
The teachers say they are not worry
ing themselves about the salary for June
teaching, and some of the directors who
took the $lO for their time and expenses
in attonding the institute predict that
the president will have no easy work in
having the money refunded.
The directors of the Mining and
Mechanical Institute sent word they
would confer with the school directors
on Monday ovening regarding the rent
ing of the Institute's rooms for school
purposes.
An insurance of SI,OOO was ordered to
bo placed on the Birvanton building,
and a committee was appointed to see if
ground could b.o obtained in the Public
park to erect a new building.
Three People Arrented for Murder.
Detective James O'Brien, of Wiikes
barre, and Thomas Quigley, of Minors
Mills, on Monday night arrested threo
colored people, Frank Shafer, James
Miller and Hester Brace, a woman,
charged with the murder of four Hun
garians and the wounding of eight
others at a laboring camp on the
mountain near Wilkesbarro last October.
Several Hungarians were asloep in a
house which was blown up by dynamite.
Shafer made a full confession. lie
also implicated besides those arrested
Nelson Miller and his wife, Sarah. He
said they stole the battery, wires and
dynamite a month previous to the affair;
that tho Miller boys placed the dynamite
under tho house and ho (Shafer) managed
the , battery. Tho capture of these
people is considered a very clover piece
of detective work, as tho crime was
shrouded in mystery since committed.
Muslclana' Iliff Festival.
The Oratorio Society festival, one of
tho greatest over held in tho United
States, began yesterday at Wilkesbarro
and will continue today. In order to
give the citizens an opportunity to at
tend the festival the mines In that vicini
ty were closed down. Nearly 3,000 peo
ple attended the afternoon session.
Professor Apmador, of New York, is the
conductor, and tho adjudicators aro P.
E. Krehbiel, Henry Solden lluss and W.
J. Henderson, all of New York.
The first session opened at 10 o'clock,
with the Honorable C. A. Miner as
president. In the first competition by
tho two big choirs from Scranton and
Wilkesbarro for tho S3OO prize Scranton
won. Tho same choirs will compete to
day for tho prize of SI,OOO.
Will He Ended Today.
The suit of M. A. Cunningham against
tho borough for damages caused by the
condemnation of her property by a jury
of view in 1893, for tho opening and ex
tension of Pino streot, was called in
court yesterday before Judge Lynch.
The plaintiff Is represented by W. C.
Price, of Wilkesbarro, and C. O. Stroh,
of town. Tho interest of the borough is
looked after by J. M. Carr, of Frooland,
and John McGahron, of Wilkesbarro.
It will bo finished today. Tho testi
mony of the plaintiff's side is all in.
Tho defense will begin this morning.
Aro you thinking of getting a suit to
order? Try Refowich, Freeland.
Light and Water Improvements.
Tho Freeland Electric Light Company
has received its new water-heating ap
paratus, by which the water will be fed
to the boilers at a temperature of 200
degrees, and the same will be placed in
position at once. The new machine
will be a valuable aid in maintaining a
uniform pressure of steam at all times,
and by forcing the exhaust steam from
the engine through the water-heater,
as will probably be done, the greater
part of the noise that exists around the
plant at night will be abated. The new
apparatus arrived here on Tuesday, and
cost the company something over SIOO.
General Manager Myers and his assist
ants have the plant is lirst-class shape,
and the public is well satisfied with the
service now being furnished.
The Freeland Water Company is also
making an improvement that will bene
fit its patrons. The large steel tank
which was ordered about six weeks ago
from the Jeanesvllle Iron Works will be
erected on a base in the reservoir at
Birvanton in a short while. This tank
lias a capacity of several thousand gal
lons, and the water therein will furnish
the buildings on the hill witli a constant
supply the same as in other parts of
town. The tank will also hold a large
body of water which will be of great
service in case of fire during a dry spell.
Its Friends Will lie There.
Now that the Pottsville and Wilkes
barre politicians have joined hands to
oppose the Quay county movement its
friends in this district will do their
utmost to offset the efforts of its op
ponents. Tho claim that the people of
the Schuylkill side of the proposed new
county were opposed to the division is
exploded by the petitions which have
already boon signed by seven-eighths of
the entire population of tiiat district.
The commissioners of the two old
counties are arranging for a grand
junketing trip to Harrisburg noxt Tues
day to protest to the governor against
the bill but their arguments will be met
and refuted, just as thoy were before
the senate and house committees. The
opinion that tho bill will be signed grows
stronger every day. That it will be
carried by a large majority at tho polls
is conceded, and some people aro already
guesing whom the governor will appoint
as the officers of tho now county for the
first yeal*.
Working for Judge Kice.
At a meeting of the Luzerne Bar
Association 011 Monday encouraging
reports were given by the attorneys who
are working through tho neighboring
counties for Judge Rice's appointment
on the appollate court bench. The
association decided to run a spocial train
to narrisbnrg next Monday carrying a
number of influential people from the
county who will present the petitions to
Governor Hastings. The movement is a
non-partisan one, but the Republican
attorneys appear extremely anxious to
have Judge Rice promoted, as the gover
nor will then have tho appointment of
one to fill the vacancy on the Luzerne
bench.
Hud a Pleasant Visit.
Mrs. William Solden and Mrs. D.
Macfarlano, of Irvlngton, N. J., who
are visiting relatives here, will return
homo on Saturday well pleased with
their vacation in this section. They re
quest the TRIBUNE to state they are ex
ceedingly grateful to tho peoplo of tho
vicinity for the many acts of kindness
tendered thorn during their stay horo.
On Tuesday they visited tho strippings
at No. 5 Upper Lehigh, and wore shown
about by Foreman Chalender. Later
they viewed No. 2 breaker while in
operation through tho courtesy of Super
intendent Joseph Evan. Both gentle
men have the thanks of the ladies.
Hoard of Trade to Organize.
A petition was in circulation last
evening for a meeting to organize a
board of trade hero. The paper has
met with a ready response, and a meet
ing of the promoters and all who wish to
join will be hold at the opera house 011
Tuesday evening, when tho preliminary
matters will be arranged and steps taken
to effect a permanent organization. All
the business peoplo of town, as well as
all others who take an active interest in
Freeland's welfare, are invited to attend.
Foster Schools' Superintendent.
Joseph Gabrio, of Hazleton, was
elected superintendent of tho Foster
township school by the directors on
Monday ovening. Ills salary was fixed
at SI,OOO per yoar. Chas. Orion Stroh,
Esq., was choson as solicitor of tho
board for tho coming yoar. Tho Froo
land directors had a committee at the
mooting, and requested that tho furni
ture, etc., taken from tho Birvanton
building bo returned. The matter was
referred to the solicitor.
Convention In Session.
Tho convention of tho National
Slavonian Lutheran Union, the object
and aims of which was published last
Thursday, has been in session all week
111 Zomany's hall. Tho principle matters
under discussion rolato to tho Slavonian
Lutheran Chureli in this country. To
day's session Is oxpoctod to ond tho con
vention.
Satisfaction in every respect guaran
teed at Refowich's, Freeland,
BRIEF ITEMS OF NEWS.
PARAGRAPHS GATHERED FROM ALL
PARTS OF THE REGION.
Synopsis or Local ami Miscellaneous Oc
currence. That Can lie Head Ouickly.
What the Folk, of Thin and Other
Tow 11H are IToing.
W. W, Pritchard has been appointed
postmaster at Pritchard, this county.
Knee pants, 19c, at Refowich's.
Street Commissioner Furoy's wife yes
terday presented him with a young son
and a daughter.
Spring neckwear, 23c at Refowich's.
Tomorrow is the anniversary of the
adoption of the Stars and Stripes as the
national emblem.
Suits to order, sl2 and up, at Refo
wich's, Freeland.
The Lehigh Valley tracks between
Stockton and Hazleton are reported to
be sinking again.
Refowich sells the best 81.50 and 82
children's suits to be had anywhere.
Tho borough school district's financial
statement will bo found on the fourth
page of today's issue.
The -'Wear Well" working shoe fur
men cannot bo found in any other store
in town.
Hon. William R. Jeffrey has gone to
Niagara Falls to rest after his hard fight
for the now county bill.
Refowich, the loading tailor and
clothier, is where you should buy you
clothing.
Street Commissioner Furey is pushing
the work upon the sewer extension, and
will finish the job as soon as possible.
The best is the cheapest in the ond.
Go to the Wear Well Shoo House. Their
shoes ail wear well.
The trial of John Oschman, who is
accused of setting lire to M. Schwabe's
barn at South Ileberton last month, is
set down for Monday noxt.
Custom-made goods at ready-made
prices. Ready-made goods equal to cus
tom work at Refowich's, Freeland.
The butchers Association met on
Monday evening and decided to close at
8 o'clock cvory evening expect Satur
days. On Sunday the markets will be
closed at 10 a. m.
Try the Wear Well Shoe House. Their
goods cost no more and give better satis
faction than any other store in Freeland.
Patrick Grier, of Carbondale, who at
tempted suicide hero on May 24, took
another dose of laudanum at Mahanoy
City oil Sunday night. He failed again
to accomplish his object.
Ladies, tho best-fitting and most
stylish shoo in the market is the Vision,
sold at 82. Can be had only at the Wear
Well, Ebcrts' old stand.
The members of the legislature have
presented B. F. Davis, of Freeland, wiili
a life-size picture of himself, In recogni
tion of his services as doorkeoper of tlio
house of representatives during tho
session.
Tomorrow evening the Eckloy people
will enjoy themselves at the fifth annual
picnic of the A. O. H., of that town.
The picnic will be hold in the grove near
the company store. Music will be
furnished by DePierro's orchestra.
William Doggctt is lying seriously ill
at his parents' home on Washington
street. Last Thursday ho hurt himself
internally while assisting to lift a derail
ed car in No. 7 colliery, Upper Lehigh,
and his injuries aro becoming more
serious every day.
The Hazleton Sentinel is authority for
the statement that prominent citizens of
Hazle township intend soon to ask tho
court for an investigation of the town
ship's affairs, and that special attention
will he paid to the work of the school
board for a few years past.
Tho Quay club, of Hazleton, will he
the Tigers opponents 011 Sunday after
noon at 3 o'clock. McGill and Kimmel
will be tho visitors' battery, and will
have a strong team behind thorn. For
the home club Pfrom and Schmear will
occupy the points 011 the diamond.
A habeas corpus hearing was given by
Judge Rico 011 Saturday morning in tho
case of Lewis Trooo, the fourteen-year
old Italian boy who shot and killed
Thomas Sweeney at Pittston last week.
Judge Rice held him for trial on the
charge ot Involuntary manslaughter.
The Lehigh region has been covered
with posters, handbills and other adver
tising devices for the joint excursion of
tho Hazle and Tigers Clubs to Glen
Onoko on the 22d inst. Tickets aro
being sold by members of both clubs,
and enough have been disposed of
already to Insure a large attendance
from evory town in tho middle coal field.
"VrOTrCE.—There will be a mooting of the
- N Co-6perativi' Committee of the Knights
of Labor nt tlie Freeland council 011
Sunday, June Hi. at 1.30 p. 111. All the mem
bers are requested to lie present, also the nlll
eers of the various locals.
W. P. Boyle, chairman.
T OST Olt BTOLEN.-011 or about May in,
1-j two (logs, hulf-hminU anil half-beagic.
each about 14 inches high, with black and
white spots; also on June 7 OIK 1 dog, same
height, with black unit white spots, black spot
over eye ami black anil white car: dogs answer
to the names of Bock, Dinger anil Punge. A
reward or $5 will lie paid tor Intoriuation thai
will lead to their recovery. Apply to August
Urchin, Upper Leliigh.
Road - the - Tribune.
"Whew,
It's Hot!"
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Thai's what you
probably say.
Bat, stop
HP and consider.
Isn't
~ That Heavy Stiff
O Hat
you're wearing
partly
; The Cause of It?
Don't
you think one
C J of our
Light Straw Hats
m wou i d r i
W make you ]ccl
More
Comfortable?
All sorts of
straw hats here
from
twenty-jive
cents up, and
a hat cord with
every one.
OLSHO'S
Clothing & Hat Store
57 Centre Street, Freeland.
J. C. BERNER'S.
$2.25.
ALL KINDS OF
FURNITURE and CARPETS,
Call and See and Get Prices.
J. C. BERNER'S.
Dr. H. W. MONROE,
Dentist.
Located ■permanently in Birkbeck 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.
ri. Goepperl,
proprietor of the
Washington House,
The best of whisKios, wines, gin cigars, etc.
Call in when in that part of the town.
Fresli Beer and Porter on Tap.
GEORGE FISHER,
dealer in
FRESII BEEF, PORK, VEAL,
MUTTON, BOLOGNA,
SMOKEI) MEATS,
ETC., ETC.
Call at No. Walnut street, Freeland,
or wait lor the delivery wagons.
VERY LOWEST PRICES.
FRANCIS BRENNAN'S
RESTAURANT
151 Centre street.
EXCELLENT LIQUORS,
BEER, PORTER,
ALE, CIGARS, Etc.
All kinds of
TEMPERANCE DRINKS.
$1.50 PER YEAR
ORION STROH,
Attorney and Counselor at Law
and
Notary Public.
oniee: Rooms3and 4, Birkbeck Drick, Freeland.
JOHN M. CARB,
Attorney-at-Law.
All leal borJnsra promptly attonAia.
Poßtofflo* BaDdln#, ', i £ ftpolPß.
jyj HALPIN,
, ' Xfcmrafbctnrer' Of
,
Carriages, Buggies, Wagons, &c.
Walnut and Pine Streets, lYecliafl.
jyjRS. S. E. HAYES,
Fire Insurance Agent.
Washington Street.
None but Reliable Companies Represented.
WASHBURN &, TURNBACH,
Du'.ldcrt of
Light and Heavy Wagons.
REPA!R!KS OF FVIRY OISSRIPTIOH.
FRONT STREET, NEAR PINE. FREELAND.
RKKOAVICTJ,
Leading Merchant Tailor
and Clothier in Freeland.
SATISFACTION GUARANTEED.
T. CAMPBELL,
dealer in
Dry Goods, Groceries,
Boots and Shoes.
Also
PURE WINES tnd LIQUORS
FOR FAMILY AND MEDICINAL
PURPOSES.
Cor. Centre and Main Streets,
Freeland.
VIENNA: BAKERY.
J. B. LAUBACH, Prop.
Cehtre Street, Freeland.
CHOICE BREAD OF ALL KINDS,
CAKES, AND PASTRY, DAILY.
FANCY AND NOVELTY CAKES
BAKED TO ORDER.
Confectionery g Ice Cream
supplied to bulls, parties or picnics, with
all necessary adjuncts, at shortest
notice and fairest prices.
Delivery and supply wagons to all parts of
j town and surroundings every day.
GREAT BARGAINS IN
Dry Goods, Groceries
and Provisions.
Notions, Carpet, Boots and Shoes,
Flour and Feed,
Tobacco, Cigars,
Tin and Qucensware,
Wood and Willowware,
Table and Floor Oil Cloth, Etc.
A celebrated brand of XX flour
always in stock.
Roll Butter and Eggs a Specialty.
My motto is small profits and quick sales.
I always have l'resh goods and am
turning my stock every month.
Every article is guaranteed.
AMANDUS OSWALD,
N. W. Car. Centre and Front St*., Freeland.
DePIERRO - BROS.
CAFE.-
Corner of Centre and Front Streets,
Freeland, Pa.
Finest Whiskies in Stock.
Gibson, Dougherty, Kaufer Club,
Rosenbluth's Velvet, of which We havo
EXCLUSIVE SALE Iff TOWN.
Muram's Extra Dry Champagne,
Henncssy llrandy, Rlaekberry,
Gins, Wines, Clarets, Cordials, Etc.
Imported and Domestic Cigars.
OYSTERS IN EVERY STYLE,
Ilam and Schweitzer Cheese Sandwiches,
Sardines, Etc.
MEALS AT ■ ALL - HOURS.
Ballcntino and Hnzlcton beer on tup.
Baths, Hot or Cold, 25 Cents.