FREELAND TRIBUNE. VOL. IX. NO. 30. Do You See This? And This? Prices, 90c to $3. These art? the latest in (1 outs' Hats, and when von see the real article you will say the manufacturers have cninc pretty close ♦<> per fection. They have been named the llenom me iirand. Remember that name and ask for it when you want a Hat that will stand every day usage without breaking, cracking or going to pieces. Home-Made Shirts. Tin re's nothing like a Hoine-Mudo Shirt when you want solid comfort. We have them, all sizes up to 20. Will lit the biggest or smal lest man in the country. Prices as low as 50c. Woolen Shires, all sizes, 25c. Sweaters. With sailor collars, all wool, all eolors, going for a l'ew weeks only at 65c upwards. Underwear. Our stock in this department is complete. We carry the best and biggest assortment of fonuine Wo.,]ni, r.ut.cl-llair, and Medical • nderwear in Freeland. Gloves. Every kind of Winter Gloves. Hundreds of pairs to choose from. No matter what sort of a Glove you may need, we can supply you. All the latest patterns. Clothing. Of every kind for men and boys of all si// s. Full line of Hoofers and Overcoats. Gents' Hose. An cli-i ant line of Hose complete. Latest Neckwear. And dVory other article required by gents. 37 Centre street, Freeland. Loading Tailor and Gents' Furnisber. TCDONALD'S. Winter Dress Goods. Hundreds of designs in every grade of goods, every piece a ser viceable quality and becoming style, and selected with especial care as to the demands of the lo cality in the matter *of price. Don't purchase until you examine our line thoroughly. Everything rip to date and prices lower than ever. Our line of 15c Dress Goods is something worth looking at. Dress Patterns in every style and price. Ladies' Fascinators. A handsome line worthy of your most careful examination. Low figures on every article. Ladies' Jersey Waists. The latest thing out. Newest styles. A beautiful line. Wrappers, Underwear, Blankets and Comfortables at Till prices. A large and well assorted stock. Men's Ties. The most beautiful line of Men's Ties in town. The latest styles in every popular kind. Come and see 1 hem. i p. MCDONALD, Centre and South Streets. A NOTABLE SUIT ENDED. BIRKBECK-SCHOENER CASE DECIDEC IN FAVOR OF THE FORMER. End of a Lengthy Litigation Which Had Keen Before the Lu/.erne Court for Some Yeurt l'ant—The Plaintiff Wtt* Non-Suited. The suit of Charles Schoener against Thomas Birkbeck, which occupied the attention of Judge Lynch several days last week, came to an abrupt termina tion on Friday morning, when the at torneys in tho case agreed upon a volun tary lion-suit. The history of the cast is a somewhat interesting one, and now that it is over a brief account of the suit may aid our readers in understanding how it began. Some time in 1889, when Mr. Schoener was a resident of town, he gave Nlr. Birkbeck a judgment note as collateral security for $375, which Mr. Birkbeck endorsed for him at the Citi zens' bank. The bank note, as endors ed by Mr. Birkbeck, was renewed three times before iinal payment was made. In tin; meantime fcho judgment note was given to Mr. Birkbeck's brother. Joseph, of Wilkesbarro, to enter on record in the prothonotary's oflice at the county seat. The latter placed it witli several other papers and neglected to enter it until some time after the note at the bank iiad been paid. Tliis action of filing tho note after the debt had been paid, Mr. Schoener claim ed, injured his credit in tho commercial world, and suit for SIO,OOO damages was brought against Thomas Birkbeck. The case lias dragged along wearily for the past five years, and finally ended as stated above. Tho testimony rendered during the three days' time which tho trial consum ed wont to show that had the note been entered immediately after it was made, there would have been no Impairment of the plantiiT's credit, inasmuch as he proved in his examination that lie was insolvent at tho time the note was given. Mr. ISi rk beck demonstrated conclu sively that there was no intention on his part to do Mr* Schooner injury, for if such was his desire lie could have ac complished that by immediately enter ing tlio judgment note and by refusing to endorse the note at the bank three different Limes. While the case has been in court it lias caused no small amount of talk. Until last week, when a large number of witnesses were heard for the iirst time, it was not known which sido was at fault in the matter. There are some who thought the note was placed on record by Mr. Birkhock for the purpose which Mr. Schooner claimed, but tin* result of the trial is ample vindication for our townsman and will set at rest all contrary opinions. The suit throughout involved many intricate points of law. The attorneys for the plaintiff were (1. L. llalsey and E. A. Lynch, of Wilkesbarro, and for the defendants Chas. Orion Stroll and John MvUuhren. Both sides stubbornly contested every part of the case, and Messrs. Stroh, McGubron and Birkbcck have received many congratulations upon their victory. PERSONALITIES. W. 11. V or*tog. of Taiuaqua, who was engaged in the insurance business here for some time, attended the funeral of William Wenner on Friday. William F, Gallagher, of Stockholm, N. J., spent a three days' vacation with his parents last week, Itev. R. E. Wilson, pastor of the Meth odist church, conducted services at llazleton yesterday. Miss Bid Cunningham, of Mauch Chunk, was the guest of Miss Rose Burke yesterday. Frank Salmon attended the state con vention of the Epworth League at Sun bury last week. James J. Maloy will represent Free land on the jury this week. Mrs. John Malloy, of Carbondale, is visiting friends in town. l)r. F. Sehllcher is slowly recovering from ( his severe illness. DRIFTON ITEMS. The Fearuots Athletic Association will hold a hull on the eve of election day, November 2, at Cross Creek hajl. The picnic which the boys intended holding last September was declared off for various reasons, and they propose to run a ball in its stead. 1 Rev. J. P. Buxton, pastor of St. J .James' church, has been chosen arch deacon of the Protestant Episcopal dio cese. This is quite an honor, and the reverend gentleman has been warmly congratulated upon Jjj.s elevation. Ex-Deputy State Attorney General Stranahau, of York, John T. Lenahan ; and John M. Oarman will address a Democratic meeting at Hazleton tonight. For bed bugs, roaches and moths, buy "Tebuoy," the lut insect destroyer in the woriti. Hold at. A. Oswald's. On Friday evening of next week Divi sion lb. A. O. 11., will hold its fifth annual ball. Fail styles in dry goods at Oswald's, FREELAND, PA, MONDAY, OCTOBER 12, 189(3. Foster School llnard Meeting. The regular monthly meeting of the Foster township school board was held 011 Saturday evening. The following bills were ordered paid: William Birk bock, supplies, #54.90; Freeland Press, printing, #23.00; Freeland Progress, print ing, 00 cents; W. S. Kemmerer & Co.. supplies, #8; E. 11. Butler & Co., books, $24; Coxe Bros. & Co., supplies, $72.21: Mrs. Alfred Bierly, cleaning, $22; C. Itickert, coal, $7; 1). Baylor, labor #3; Silas Wood ring, supplies, #1.00; lla/.leton Sentinel, printing, $1.80; Mrs. David Mar ley, cleaning, sl4; Mrs. Leslie, clean ing, $7; Frank Ilawk, cleaning, $7; E. Rickert, book case, $11; Mrs. Baker, cleaning; $5; U. S. Furnishing Co., $38.- 14; Goorgo Vannauker, labor, SIO.BO. The bill of A. A. Bachman, laid over at the last meeting, was found to be correct and was ordered paid. Bills from Silver, Burdott Co.. for books were laid over for investigation. Superintendent (labrlo reported hav ing supplied all the schools with books and made forty-eight visits to the schools during the month. One institute was hold and it was attended by twenty-four teachers. There are 1,172 pupils enrolled in the schools, which is an increase of 27 over last year. Some of the schools are over crowded, there being 94 pupils in some of the rooms, while several others have over 80. It was decided to allow the teachers #lO each for attending the county insti tute. Director B >yle informed the board that E. 11. Freas, of South lleberton, of fered to supply tho township schools with coal at #3 per ton. He also stated that J. W. Davis, of Birvanton, said he would deliver coal for tho same price. Several political organizations request ed tho use of tho school rooms for the purpose of holding meetings. The mat was left to the directors of tho respec tive districts. Death of an Aged Lady. Mrs. Michael Kelly, aged 70 years, died on Friday evening at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Peter Timony. A few days previous the deceased sustain ed a paralytic stroke, and the effects of tliis caused her death. Mrs. Kelly re sided in those parts fur many years, and was held in high esteem by her large number of friends and acquaintances. Two daughters, Mrs. Peter Timony, Freeland, and Mrs. James Shovlin, Drif ton, and two sous, P. M. and Daniel Sweeney, Freeland, survive her. The funeral took place at 9 o'clock tliis morning. After a requiem mass was read at St. Ann's church tho re mains were interred in the cemetery adjoining. A Lawyer Dropped Dead. George E. Cohen, of West Pittston, an attorney in active practice in the Lu zerne courts, dropped dead in the library of tho court house at Wilkesbarro on Friday afternoon. Mr. Cohen hud evi dently gone into tho library to look up a reference when death overtook him. lie was found by Court Crier Barnes lying on tho floor gasping. Mr. Barnes hurried out for assistance and when lie returned a few minutes later, the at torney had expired. Physicians word summoned and decided that tho cause of death was heart disease. In falling to tho floor one shoulder was dislocated and one arm broken. "lllack Diamond" to Chicago. A traffic arrangement between the Grand Trunk and Lehigh Valley Rail roads will go into effect on Thursday, by which all Grand Trunk trains to and from the East will go through Buffalo. The change is an important one, and means that wljon spring opens tho alli ance between tho two roads will bring about an increase in tho train service between Chicago and New York, and a shortening In the running schedule. Tho Lehigh Valley's Black Diamond Special, instead of running only from New York to Buffalo, will run through to Chicago. Coal Agent Waillinger Killed. Henry C. Wadlingor, ot Mahanoy City, coal routing agent ot tho Philadel phia and Reading Railroad, was struck by a train noar Mahanoy Plane on Fri ll a)' morning and died while being con veyed home. The deceased was a broth er of Joseph Wadlingor, Mrs. Charles Moerschbacher and Mrs. Albert Do- Pierro, all of town. Ho was a promi nent young tpan in tho Schuylkill re gion. How's This 1 We offer One Hundred- Dollam Re* ward for any case of Catarrh that can* not be cured nv Hall's Catarrh Cure. F. J. CHENEY & CO., Props., Toledo, Ohio. \Te tho undersigned have known F. J. Cheney for tho last fifteen yrnrs, and believe him perfectly honorable in all business transactions and financially ablo to carry out any obligation made by their firm. West AC Tia'ax, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O. WARDING, KIN.VAN £ MARVIN, Whole sale Druggi-ts, Toledo, O. Hail's Catarrh Cure is taken inter na ily, acting directly on the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Price, 75c. per bottle, bold by all druggiota. Testimonial* Ik 4 v. Keep Your fclgn Out. Advertising lias two distinct values; first, tho presentation of indisputable facts, and second, the cq^itinnation on that line until the object is accomplish ed. When desultory advertising does in certain instances pay, the full benefit of advertising an established business can bo reached only by keeping at it as long as there is an article to be sold and as long as a customer is a desirable acquisi tion. Tli ore may be times that call for more extensive advertising and increase of space, but the merchant who hopes to succeed can not afford, in season or out of season, to dispense witli his efforts to'keep his business and his goods be fore tho people. This is one element of judicious ad vertising. Another is to reach the great est number of buyers. That servico is so well performed by the TRIBUNE and the fact is so well-known that it is need less to refer to it extensively. Ilrrukt'irt Hoys on Strike. The big No. 5 colliery of tho Delaware ami Hudson Coal Company, at Plymouth, has been idle since Thursday and a num ber of angry minors stood about the shaft expressing their opinion of the boys who were the cause of it all. The big breaker is fitted with neither steam pipes nor stoves, and it' was decidedly cool on Thursday morning when the 120 breaker boys went to work, so cool that they suffered considerably. But not for long. They had requested the company three days ago to take some moasure for warming tho breaker, but their request was ignored. After suffering for half an hour tiie boys filed out on strike. The boys hold a meeting at which thoy announced their intention of re maining oil striko until the breaker is made comfortable. Father Matthew Honored. The Catholic Total Abstinanco Union of the diocese of Scranton celebrated tho. birthday of Father Matthew in Scranton on Saturday. Thousands of men and boys who have pledged their lives to total abstinence paraded the streets with badges and banners denot ing their fealty to the teachings of the humble Irish priest who more than half j a century ago inaugurated the move ment. Tho work of formation was he gun at 10.30 o'clock, but owing to the number of societies taking part it was after 11 o'clock before tho order t march could be given. Tho parade was in three large divisions. At least 5,000 persons participated. IluptlMt Church Services, There will be preaching every even ing tliis week, except Saturday evening, at tiie English Baptist church by Rev. J. T. Griffith. Tho topics are as follows: Tonight, "Tho Essentials of Growth and Grace." Tuesday, "Tho Forgiveness Adminis tered by Christ." Wednesday, "Youthful Piety." Thursday, "Bible Mutilators and* Their Folly." Friday, "Man in His Unconverted and Converted State." Tho services are held in the basement and everybody is welcome. Want to I'liiy for Money. The Moosic Bopulars recently issued a challenge, to play any club in Luzerne or Lackawanna for the championship of tho two counties, and the same was promptly accepted by Manager Ed. Hanlon on behalf of the Freeland Tigers. The Moosic manager wants the game played at Wilkesbarro for a purse of S2OO. As tho rules of the Tigers Athletic Club ; prohibit the Tigers playing ball for a purse, tho game will not be played cn that account. Kokert'H Third Kowpite. Abram 1. Eokort, of Xantlcoko, who was convictod in March last of the mur der of Fred Bittenbender, listened to his third respite from Oovrnor Hastings on Friday, which was read to him in tho county jail by Sheriff James Martin. That was the third day sot for Eckert's execution, but the last rospito gives him another lease of life to Decembor 8. Tiunaquit Girl Buried llcre. From the Tamaqua Recorder. Sadie E., the nine-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Moser, died on Wednesday from heart trouble. The funeral took place Friday morning at 8.30 o'clock, the cortege proceeding to the depot, where the 9 o'clock train was boarded for Freeland, whero interment was made. Tho West Chester normal school has 511 pupils tliis season, among them be ingthe following from Freeland: Misses Bella Crawford, Mattio Forrest., Laura Koons and Mary Lindsay. The members of the Citizen's Hose Company will meet in special session tonight. All members are requested t.o bo present. By order of President J. B. Hanlon. For best clothing at lowest prices call at the Philadelphia Clothing Store, 131 Centre street, Freeland. Tho great kid glove and iiuo fabric cleaner at Smith's clothing store only. Copies of "Harvey's Speech" can be secured free at the Titim nk office. I R. &G. corsets arc sold) at Oswald's. BRIEF ITEMS OF NEWS. PARAGRAPHS GATHERED FROM ALL PARTS OF THE REGION. Synop.lH of Local and M tMcellaneou. Oc currence. That Can lio Itead quickly. What the Folk* of This and Other Towns are DoiuK. M. M. Alien and Samuel It. Carr, of Philadelphia, and local orators will ad dress a Republican mass mooting at Yannes' opera hotiso 011 Friday evening. The recent convention of Christian Endeavor societies of Pennsylvania at Scranton shows that Luzerne county is the third county in the state, having 111 societies. The funeral of William Wenner 011 Friday afternoon was a very large one. The services at the Presbyterian church were conducted by Revs. Bisehoff, Coo per and Ilenner. The Brill block in Ilazleton, which was destroyed by fire last spring, has been rebuilt, and A.J. Ilalre will reopen his "Universal" store there the latter part of this month. Several of the vocalists of town have organized an opora company and will produce "The Gypsy Queen" next winter. The company rehearses in the Cottage hull on Tuesday evenings. The Methodist Ministerial Association will mcetatJcddo today at 2 p. 111. A good programme has been provided by the pastor, Rev. J. L. Bickel, and an in teresting time may be expected. Thomas Scott, of West Ilazleton, lias rented the saloon of John Sclinee at South Hcbcrton, and Charles Lamb, of Joddo, has taken charge of the saloon of M. Bronnan, Centre and South streets. Neat footwear for ladios is sold very cheap at the Wear Well. An application will be made to the Board of Pardonson Wednesday, October 21, for the pardon of John C. Wolborn, who was convictod of manslaughter In the Luzerne county courts 011 April 21, 18i)4, Henry Iffert's slaughter house and Anson Shoemaker's rendering establish- j rnent, situated 011 the outskirts of Ila zleton, were destroyed by lire early yes terday morning. The loss is estimated at §2,800. Mrs. John Kennedy died at Shoppton on Friday. She was a daughter of Frank S. McLaughlin, who was a resi dent of Upper Lehigh some years ago. Interment was made at Allontown this morning. The people of Exeter, near Pittston, are suffering from an epidemic of marla ria, the source of which is supposed to be an abandoned shaft, into which de caying animal and vegetable matter had beon thrown. Several Freeland people heard John Wanamakcr, of Philadelphia, deliver an address at Ilazleton on Friday evening. Opinions differ regarding the merits of the speech—Republicans pronounce it excellent, Democrats say it was nonsen sical. A slight lire was discovered in the rear kitchen of the property of John Ilaley, on Contro street, Saturday after noon. It was extinguisned before any serious damage was done. The building is occupied by P. F. McNultyand James Carey. The ball of the Young Men's Corps on Friday evening was a social success. The attendance was not quite as largo as usual, on account of the Scranton ex cursion next day, nevertheless those who were present thoroughly enjoyed the ovenlng, $4.50 in silver or gold will buy a suit worth S7 at, the Philadelphia Clothing Store, 131 Centre street. Invitations have boon issuod to all the Reformed ministers of tho region by Rev. 11. A. I. Ilenner to attend the opening ceremonies of St. John's Re formed parsonage tomorrow evening. An entertaining programmo has been arranged for tho occasion. The Italian societies of the region will eel uh rati; tho 4<)4th anniversary of the landing of Columbus with a parade at, Ilazleton this afternoon. Tho Garibaldi Society, St. Vigilio's Society. thoTlrolosc Regiment and the Mayberry band will participate in the demonstration. The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wash , of Swoyer's llill, Plains township, was wanning herself at a wood lire on Satur day near her homo when her clothing caught fire. The little girl's burns were so severe that she died in great agony a few hours later. She was <i years old. Tie Tkiiutnk has over 900 of the choicest designs of 1897 calendars, and the bright business men who want their names to hang in their patrons' homes I all the year around have given In their I orders. Our prices for calendars and I quality of work cannot be underbid by any printing house. MIBCKLLANBOI 8 ADVKRTIBEMENTS. ivum SALE CHEAP.—A fresh milk cow and IJ7 cult. Call en Patrick 11 union, l'l Spring street, Upper Lehigh, for terms. INSTATE OF CASPER FIiIELING, late of i Ju Foster township, deceased. Letters of administration upon the above named estate having been granted to the un dersigned, all persons owing to said estate are I requested to make payment and those having claims or demands to present the same, with -1 out delay to Fred Krone, administrator. I Flceland, Pa„ September •), lb'jtj. The Reason Why Hats bought at Olsho's bear the trade mark of beauty, style and elegance. Our Hats are made by trained union hands; they are shipped to us directly from the factory; trained hands pack them; we have learned how to handle them, factory fashion. No repacking, no rehandling. Our 99c Stiff Hat has improved greatly in quality. Cur Gotham Hat is the American t} r pe of beauty in headwear. Our $1.50 Stiff Hat brings §2.50 to others. As they pay more they have to charge more. Our Soft Hats hold pace with the Stiff Hats. Why not? Our Winter Gloves are in; so are the Fall and Winter Caps. Only the large cities show the selec tion we do in these lines. Shirts, Underwear and Sweaters by the hun dreds. Little boys' Wool en Sweaters, in red and black, sailor collars, Toe. Fall Clothing, Overcoats, Suits, Trousers, Etc. OXuSiaiO'S Clothing and Hat Store, 57 Centre street, Freeland. GREAT BARGAINS IN Dry Goods, Groceries and Provisions. Notions, Carpet, Boots and Shoes, Flour and Feed, Tobacco, Cigars, Tin and Queensioare, Wood and Wiltowware, Table and Fluor Oil Cloth, Etc. A celebrated brand of XX Hour always in 6Uek. Roll Butter and Eggs a Specialty. My motto is small protlts and quick sales. I always have fresh goods and am turning my stock every mouth. Every article is guaranteed. AMANDUS OSWALD, N. IF. Cor. Centre and Front Sts., Freehand. GEORGE FISHED, dealer in FRESII BEEF, PORK, VEAL. MUTTON, BOLOGNA, SMOKED MEATS, ETC., ETC. Call at No. 0 Walnut street. Free I and, or wait for the delivery wagons. VERY LOWEST PRICES. Condy 0. Boyle, dealer in Liquor, Wine, Beer, Porter, Etc. The finest brands of Domestic and Imported Whiskey on sale in one of the handsomest sa loons in town. Fresh Rochester ami Shenan doah Deer and Youngling's Porter on tap. !W Centre street. COTTAGE HOTEL! Washington and Main Streets. IIENRY HAAS, - Proprietor. The best accommodation for permanent ami transient guests. Good table. Fair rates, liar finely stocked. Stable attached. Dr. N. MALEyT" imKTrsT, Second Floor, Birkbeck Brick. OVBU BIRKBEOK'S STORE. IT. CAMPBELL. dealer in 13ry CJooclts, Groceries, 1 loots and Slioes. Also PURE WINES AND LIQUORS FOR FAMILY AMD MEDICINAL PURPOSES. I Centre and Main streets, Fl'celaud. si.so PER YEAR OHAS. ORION STKOH, Attorney and Counselor at Law and Notary Public. Office: Rooms 3 and 4, Birkbeck Brick, Freeland. JOHN M. CA RR, At'orney-at-Law AH legal burinraa promptly attended. Postoffloe But Wing, *£ • Freeland. jyj HALPIN, Man n □ facturer at Carriages, Buggies, Wagons, &c. Walnut and Pine' Streets, FrcelsuuL jyjRS. S. E. HAYES, Fire Insurance Agent. Washington Street. None but Reliable Companies Represented. JAMES QUIGLEY, Confectionery, Fruits. Cigars, and Tobacco. Green truck of all kinds handled in season Soda fonntuin nil flavors. Opposite Birkbeck Brick, Freeland. Q D. 11011R BACII, General Hardware. Builders' supplies of every kind always in stock. Wall paper, paints and tinware. Bicy cles and repairs of all sorts. South Centre street. LIBOR WINTER, Restaurant and Oyster Saloon. No. 13 Front Street, Freeland. The finest liquors and cignrs served at the counter. Families supplied with oysters. G. HORACK, Baker & Confectioner. Wholesale and Retail. CENTRE STEEET, FREELAND, gEHTStAL : HOTEL LEADING HOTEL IN FREELAND. M. 11. 11UNSICKER, Prop. Rates, per day. Bar stocked with fine whiskey, wine, beer and oigurs. Sale and ex change stable attache d. FRANCES BRENNAN, RESTAURANT 151 Centre street, Freeland. FINEST LIQUOR, DEER, PORTER, ALE, CIGARS AND TEM PERANCE DRINKS. FALL WEATHER - is here with all its sudden changes. How are yon prepared to stand it? One of our Fall Suits will enable you to put up with any kind of weather and. look good at the same time. Underwear of every grade for gents, also Furnishing Goods in latest styles. GEO. SIPPEL. DePIERRO - BROS. -CAFE.- Corner of Centre and Front Streets, Freeland, Pa. Finest Whiskies in Stock. Gibson, Dougherty, Kaufer Club, Roseubluth's Velvet, of which wo have EXCLUSIVE SALE 114 TOWN. Mumm's Extra Dry Champagne, llenuessy Brandy, Blackberry, Gins, Wines, Clarets, Cordials, Etc. Imported and Domestic Cigars. OYSTERS IN EVERY STYLE. Ham and Schweitzer Cheese Sandwiches, Sardines, Etc. MEALS - AT - ALL - HOURS. liallentine and Ha/.leton beer on tap. Ruths, Hot or Cold, 25 Cents. VIENNA: BAKERY. J. B. LAUBACH. Prop. Centre Street, Freeland. CHOICE RREAD OF ALL KINDS, CAKES, AND PASTRY, DAILY. FANCY AND NOVELTY CAKES DA KED TO ORDER. Confectionery $ Ice Cream I supplied to balls, parties or picnics, with all necessary adjuncts, at shortest notice and fairest prices. Delivery and supply teagons to all parts oj 1.1 town and surroundings every day.
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