F REEL AND TRIBUNE.
VOL. IX. NO. 53.
Happy New Year to All.
I. Refowieh,
Leading Tailor and Clothier,
3T Centre Street,
Freeland.
MCDONALD'S.
lir Furniture
Department
Is be in g remodeled and
will open up with the fin
est stock of Furniture in
town.
Bed Room Suits from
sls upwards.
Parlor Suits, Dining
Room and Kitchen Suits.
A beautiful line of Par
lor Tabids, Plush Rockers
and Fancy Chain.
A Hi; Holiday
Drive.
Handsome new-design
Plash Rocker for $2.
Children's Rockers at
reduced prices.
Come and investigate.
J, p. MCDONALD,
Centre aad South Streets
BRIEF ITEMS OF NEWS.
PARAGRAPHS GATHERED FROM ALL
PARTS OF THE REGION.
Synopcl* of Local and Mlncellaneou* Oc
currence* That Caa lie Read Quickly.
What the Folk* of This and Other
Towns arc Doing.
After today there will be no more leap
years until 1904.
Samuel Kemp, of Rutlcr, was killed
in the mines at Milnesvilo yesterday.
William and Thomas Powell, of Allen
town, are spending the week with
friends in town.
St. Vigilio's Tirolese Society will hold
its annual hall on the second floor of
Yannes' hall this evening.
TheWearWcll's "Century" shoe Is O. K.
Miss Annie naggcrty has returned to
town after an extended visit to her
parents in Providence, Pa.
A hop on Tuesday evoning wound up
the fair of the Maybcrry band. All the
articles were disposed of on that even
ing.
Rev. D. J. Stafford, of the Catholic
university at Washington, I). C., will
lecture at Hazleton on Friday evening
of next wook.
The Hocking Hat Company intends to
remove the factory from Hazleton to
Philadelphia. Additional capital is re
quired, and this can not bo secureu in
Hazleton.
Auditor C. F. McHugh took additional
testimony yesterday afternoon in the
South Ileberton annexation case. The
next hearing will take place at his oflice
In Wilkesbarro on Tuesday, January 5.
Buy a danco and dodge the doctor.
Sold at A. Oswald's.
Monday was the coldest day of the
winter at Wilkesbarro, the themomcter
registering four degrees below zero.
The Susquehanna river is frozen thick
enough for skating. At Harvey's Lake
it was fifteen below.
The Upper Lehigh Company has
erected a boring plant near the old
butcher shop and will sink the drill 1,000
feet. It Is believed a good vein of coal
underlies Upper Lehigh, and a thorough
test will be made at this hole.
The Freeland Gas Company was
granted a charter at Ilarrisburg on
Monday. The capital stock is $5,000,
and the directors are Henry Fisher, 11.
F. Davis, B. It. Davis, Freeland, ai d
John Flanigan and William E. Sarah,
Wilkesbarre.
The county commissioners on Tuesday
appointed James Clare, of Wilkesbarre,
as mercantile appraiser of Luzerne for
1897, and designated the. Pittston Gazette,
Hazleton Sentinel and Hazleton Standard
as the papers in which the appraisement
shall be published.
Removal sale bargains at Sweeney &
Ilerron's, Hazleton.
The first of a series of literary and
musical entertainments will bt given at
the Grand opera house on Sunday even
ing. Popular prices of almhsior, 10 ind
15 cents, will bo charged. The commit
tee is charge promises an evening of re
fined and elevating pleasure.
A fair-sized audience witnessed the
show at tho opera house last night,
which consisted of hypnotic work and
magic lantern picturos. Tho latter
were fair, but tho former was vory weak
and had the appearance of "faklsin." i
Another performance will be given
tonight.
Dr. John Fruit, of Hazleton. has been 1
sued by David Clark, of Wilkesbarre,
for damages in the sum of $15,000. The
shooting affray, in which Clark received
a ball in his thigh, occurred recently.
In addition there is also a criminal
charge against Fruit as a result of the
shooting.
The ceremony attending tho reception
of a candidate for the veil in the Order
of the Sisters of Mercy was performed
at St. Joseph's convent, Hazleton, on
Monday, and was witnessed by the
friends of the young lady, Miss Bridget
Reilly, of Joanesville. Bishop lloban,
of Ashley, was the celebrant.
Big blizzards come at short notice.
Buy a danco at A. Oswald's and be pre
pared for them.
The first attempt to elect women school
directors in Hazleton was made Monday,
when the controllers met to select a di
rector to fill a vacancy on tho board.
E. P. Kisner nominated Mrs. S. C. Jack,
but his colleagues unanimously voted
against her, electing A. L. Grubb.
Women may be noiniuated at the next
election.
"Strong Boy" William Jones, of pugil
istic fame, has composed a song en
titled "The Maid of Fern Glen." He
offers a prize of $25 for the best musical
composition to accompany the words.
The song is published on the fourth
page of the TRIBUNE. Mr. Jones also
sends New Year's greetings to his friends
in this vicinity.
DEATHS.
Sweeney.—At Hazleton, December 23,
Frank Sweeney, formerly of Eckiey,
aged 42 years. Funeral will leave his
' residence, 204 South Vino street, Haz
leton. on Friday at 1 p. in., via trolley.
Interment at St. Ann's cemetery.
Bresliu, /
FREELAND, PA., THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31, 1890.
An Increase of Accidents.
The past year's fatal mining accidents
in the eight anthracite districts of
Pennsylvania have .aggregated 497, ex
ceeding those of the previous year by
106, and those of 1894 by 58. The fol
lowing record by districts shows the
number of accidents resulting fatally
and the widows and orphans for the
year ending December 1, 1896:
First district —Edward Roderick, in
spector, Scranton; total accidents, 186;
fatal, 45; widows, 17; orphans, 50.
Second district—Henry Prytherek.
inspector, Scranton; total accidents, 202;
fatal, 40; widows, 15; orphans, 29.
Third district—Hugh McDonald, in
spector, Pittston; total accidents, 320;
fatal, 112; widows, 59; orphans, 173. It
was in this district the Twin Shaft
disaster occurred last June.
Fourth district—G. W. Williams, in
spector, Wilkosbarre; total accidents,
381; fatal, 80; widows, 35; orphans, 67.
Fifth district —W. If. Davis, inspector,
Hazleton; total accidents, 147; fatal, 46;
widows, 22; orphans, 37.
Sixth district—William Stein, inspec
tor, Shenandoah; total accidents, 179:
fatal, 66; widows, 26; orphans, 57.
Seventh district—Edward Hrennan.
inspector, Shamokin; total accidents,
206; fatal, 71; widows, 28; orphans, 19.
Eighth district—John Magulrc, In
spector, Pottsville; total accidents, 183:
fatal, 48; widows, 23; orphans, 71.
For the year the total record is as fol
lows: Accidents, 1,804; fatal, 497:
widows, 225; orphans, 571. In 1895 the
record was 1,543 accidents, of which 391
were fatal, with 189 widows and 515
orphans, and in 1894 it was 1,433 acci
dents. 439 having a fatal result, leaving
219 widows and 666 orphans.
hcafucM Cannot b® Cured
by local applications, as they cannot
reach the diseased portion of the ear.
There is only one way to cure deaf new,
and that is by coosiitntional remedies.
Deafness is caused by an inflamed con
dition of the mucous lining of Hie
eustachian tube. When this tribe get®
inflamed you have a tumbling sound or
imperfect bearing, and when it isentire
ly closed deafness is the result, and on
less the iiiflamation can be taken out
and this to bo restored to its normal con
dition, hearing will be d*stroyed for
ever; nine cases out of ten are caused by
catarrah, which is nothing hut an in
flamed condition of the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for
any case of deafness (canned by eatarrh)
that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh
Cure. Send for circulars, free.
F. J. CH ENKY & CO., Tolcda, 0.
12T"riold by druggists, 75c.
Hall's Family Pills are the best.
Lot* for Sain.
Fifty-two lots in Woodshle Addition
to t he borough of Freeland, south of the
Lehigh Valley Railroad, divided up Into
sections of throe or four lots, will be of
fered for sale until 4 o'clock p. m., Janu
ary 8, 1897. For terms and full particu
lars with plans apply at once to
Arthur McClellan, secretary.
The Cross Creek Coal Company,
Drifton, Pa.
Cheap (in in Hoots and Hubbnrs.
I am selling out several hundred pairs
of men's and boys' gum boots and ladies'
rubbers at 20 per cent below cost. Call
at once, as everything must be sold be
fore the new year. Hugh Malloy, cor
ner of Centre and Walnut sts., Freeland.
Freuli Cow* for Sale.
Five fresh cows are offered for sale
cheap at Mrs. August Widdick's farm.
Dorrance. Pa. The animals are in lirst
class condition and of fine stock.
Attention, Taxpayer*.
All property taxes for 1896 not paid on
or before December 30 will returned to
the commissioners to be sold.
Hugh Malloy, collector.
PLEASURE CALENDAR.
December 31. —Eighth annual ball of
Tigers Athletic Club at Yannes' operu
house. Admission, 50 cents.
December 31.—Fourth annual ball of St.
Vigilio's Tirol esc Society at Yannes'
hall. Admission, 25 cents.
January 3. —Literary and musical enter
tainment at the Grand opera house.
Admission, 10 and 15 cents.
January 25. —Annual ball of the Citi
zen's Hose Company at Yannes' opera
house. Admission, 50 cents.
irilT
Our entire stock of Jewelry
is to be sold to the highest bid
j dcr. We will sell every after
. noon and evening. This will he
the greatest sale Hazleton has
ever had. We invite every
body to attend. Ladies espe
cially invited.
fcCLWIUr.
Jeweler:.
Hazleton, Pa.
Wedding* of the Week.
• John B. Hanlon, of Birvantou, and
Miss Catharine McLaughlin, of Adams
street, were married by ltev. M. J. Falli
liee at St. Ann's church on Tuesday
evening at 7 o'clock. The bridesmaid
was Miss Julia Ruddy, of Miners Mills,
and the best man was Edward F. Han
lon, a brother of the groom. Immedia
tely after the ceremony the wedding
party returned to the home of the bride's
parents, where the young couple receiv
ed the congratulations and expressions
of good will from hundreds of friends.
Very many valuable and useful presents
were received. Mr. and Mrs. Hanlon
have taken up their resideuce in a well
turiiishcd house on Centre street, near
Xort h.
Hartley Bjylo, a well-known and
popular young man of Mauch Chunk,
who resided in Drifton for many years,
was married to Miss Katie Otis, of East
Mauch Chunk, in the Catholic church
of the former town on Tuesday morning.
Joseph Kennedy, of Drifton, acted as
groomsman.
A Notable Success.
The banquet and social given by the
young ladies of St. Ann's parish on Mon
day eyening attracted hundreds of people
to the opera building, and a crowded
house was the result. The ladies had
made preparations on a large scale, but
the attendance surpassed their hopes.
The dancing tloor was tilled from early
in the evening until 4 a. m., and the
dancers enjoyed themselves unstintedly
with the music of DePierro's orchestra
and St. Patrick's band.
In the banquet room over 850 meals
were served, and the half-hundred wait
resses were kept busy from 10 to 2
o'clock.
The ladies have many reasons to feel
proud of their success. They spared
neither time nor labor for three weeks
before, and the results prove that their
efforts were well directed, as a neat sum
has been realized for the opera house
building fund.
Slenm Laundry Nearly Heady.
In a few weeks Frceland will have
a lirst-class steam laundry in operation,
which will b conducted by John and
Edward llrelsford. The plant is located
in Schwabe's building on the lower end
of Birkbeck street, and is expected to
be put in working order in a few days.
It comprises the bost improved machin
ery used in laundering at the present
time, and will have a capacity to meet
extensive demands.
The Messrs. llrelsford are well known
in this and surrounding towns, and will
no doubt make the establishment a
profitable one, as well as provide a de
sirable addition to the town's enter
prises. They will likely open a receiv
ing room on Centre street for the accom
modation of patrons, and will also
collect and deliver goods by wagon.
Proddlug the State Treasurer.
City Treasurer Oellors, of Philadelphia,
left for Ilarrisburg on Tuesday, taking
with him $46,770.15, the balance due the
state on the personal property tax ac
count. The treasurer paid this over to
the state treasurer and then demanded
payment of the $1,015,478.56 due the
city by the state on this account. The
amount, however, will not be immediate
ly paid, as the state treasurer is always
slow about it, notwithstanding the fact
that the last report of the state treas
urer shows there are over four millions in
cash owned by the state. On the school
fund there is due Philadelphia $585,000,
which should have been paid by the
state treasurer on July 1.
Will I>ance the Old Year Out.
The old year will be danced out to
night by a merry throng at Valines'
opera house, where the members of the
Tigers Athletic Club will hold their
eighth annual ball. The hall is in fine
condition for the large crowd which is
expected will attend, and the arrange
ments made for the accommodation of
gusts am well nigh perfect. The de
corations, which are always one of the
many features at the Tigers ball, will
even be more beautiful than last New
Year's Eve.
Mr*. Fulk'ft Sudden Death.
Mrs. Ilelma Falk, wife of Jacob Falk,
of Wilkesbarre, and a sister of Joseph
Notiburger, of Froeland, died very sud
denly at her home on Monday evening
of heart disease. Her age was 62 years.
Mrs. Falk was a most estimable lady
and was esteemed by a wido circle of
friends. She bud lived In Wllkesbarre
almost fifty years and is survived by her
husband and four children.
Lodge OHlcers Elected,
The following have boon olected as
officers of Arbutus Lodge, No. 611, Free
and Accepted Masons, of Froeland:
Worshipful master —Rev. J. W. Bis
cbofl.
Senior warden —Dr. C. W. Richards.
Junior warden—J. P. Powell.
Secretary—ll. B. Price.
Treasurer —H. E. Sweeney.
Victim* of the Weather.
Ben Reynolds, a D. S. & S. engineer,
is sufiering from an attack of fever at
his home in the Coxe Addition.
Editor Fowler, of the Progress, Is slow
ly recovering from a dangerous cold.
Daniel Boner is confined to his home
with a severe attuek of the grip.
ECKERT'S DEATH PROBED.
NO EVIDENCE AS TO WHERE THE
POISON CAME FROM.
Th® Jail Official*. it Cuitple of Reporter*,
til® Death Wat ell, and M r*. Lckert and
Relative* Tell of the Final Seem-*, Hut-
No Evidence IIM to tlie Poison.
The inquest in the poisoning of Abram
I. Eckert at the county jail on the morn
ing set for his execution was begun on
Tuesday afternoon in the arbitration
room of the court house, and was con
ducted by Coroner McKee. The pro
ceedings are reported as follows by the
Wi 1 kesbarro llecord:
Watchman Foley knew nothing about
the poisoning. Ho had never heard
Eckert say ho would not hang and had
never saw any indication that lie was to
end his life in this manner. His friends
gave him nothing but a package of
tobacco.
Mr. Mitchell, on duty the forenoon be
fore, had given Eckert the medicine ac
cording to the doctor's orders. Visitors,
even after the death watch was appoint
ed, were allowed to shake hands with
the prisoner. He could not tell any
thing about two strangers who visited
Eckert tho day before. Had never
known Eckert to be visited alone. The
death watch was with the prisoner con
tinually. Eckert's friends were com
pelled to have every package examined,
but he did not know whether their
pockets were searched or not. The son
denied to Warden lfoland that lie had
given his father anything.
Dr. Lenalian, jail physician, testiiied
as to the condition he found Eckert in
aftorthe poisoning. Thesmyptoms were
those of opium poisoning. He gave
some morphine to Eckert as medicine,
but not more than two grains altogether.
Dr. Lonahan thinks Eckert took tl e
morphine after tho last time lie spoke to
tho watchman.
Abram Eckert, son of tho dead man,
said lie visited Ills father the day before
death. Mrs. Abram Eckert, Jr., was
called, and she told of the visit of tlie
family.
Mrs. Sarah O'Rourko told of her last
visit to the jail. She admitted saying
to Warden Holand last July that her
brother would never hang, giving as her
reason for tho statement, that sliu had a
dream in which some visionary person
told her that he would not die upon the
scaffold.
Night Watchmen Fallon and Mitchell
had nothing new to tell, going over the
story as told by the other witnesses.
Chemist Dean submitted tho result of
the examination lie conducted. He said
he found traces of morphine in tlie
stomach, kidneys and urine, hut none In
tho liver.
Warden lloland had nothing to offer
that would throw light upon the death.
He told of the pains taken to keep a
watch upon tho man and of tho visit of
the family the day previous to tlie morn
ing; set for the execution.
Deputy Ritterspaugb told of Ids duties
at the jail and of how packages were
examined.
Owen P. Keenly and Richard Ward,
reporters, told of their presence the day
before and tlie morning after the poison
ing and of the farewells. Their stories
threw no light upon tho poisoning.
Mrs. Eckert, widow of tlie deceased
was also called. Her examination wa-
quite brief. She denied having any
knowledge of tho poison or who gave It
and lie had not told her that he would
do anything of tlie kind. She said that
the crime was bad enough at first, but
now it is worse. The only thing her
husband said to her was to be strong
and to have hope, that he would only
have to walk up the scaffold and it
would all be over in a twinkling. Mrs.
Eckert, while she told iier story, was
considerably affected and had hard work
trying to keep back the tears.
The jury yesterday returned a ver
dict. Death was due to morphine, they
say, administered by an unknown person,
liaptirtk Church Notes.
At a meeting of the church congrega
tion on Tuesday evening a resolution
was passed expressing tlie thanks of the
members to all who assisted so liberally
and kindly in making the recent fair
such an unexpected success. T.ie sum
realized was beyond the most sanguine
expectations, and will assist mateiially
In removing the amount yet due upon
tho church property.
I). S. Jones, clerk pro torn.
Bi-monthly entertainments will be a
feature hereafter. William Williams
and William Davis, musical directors,
Walter Moses, chairman of literary, and
Miss Elizabeth Parry, organist, are now
arranging for these events. A new
organ has been placed in the basement
and will be used at the entertainments.
The subjects of next Sunday's sermons
will bo as follows: Morning, "The
Christian's Three-Fold View of Life;"
evening, "The Purchase and Retention
of Truth."
Rev. J. T. Griffith left for Lansdale
tills morning, where ho was called to
perform the marriage ceremony for two
young friends. The wedding took place
at noon, and in the evening he wiljl
preach in the Lansdale Baptist church.
Rev. Griffith will return home tomorrow.
Winter Blasts
Will be late again this year.
Good for the buyer; bad for
Ihe merchant. We can't think
!of profits now. We're glad to
get our money back.
I Overcoats fit cost.
You can buy for
the same Coat for which
you paid $7 before.
Tf 'inter Suits undergo the
same treatment.
Children's Reefers, $1.50
can't be beat.
Fine Aslrachan or Boucle
Reefers, worth $5, at $3.50.
Our 28c II 'not Knee Pants
are going like hot cakes.
Winter Caps, every kind,
: every style, for comfort and
\ beauty. Get one for the
[time of need. Meanwhile
II 'ear a nobby Derby Hat
; as long as the weather per
-1 mits. If yon do not wish
to pay $3 or $1 or $1.50
j nobody will be the wiser if
! you get a 00c Derby at 01-
! sho's.
Cnapped hands.' Foolish!
When you, can get such
good Gloves for 20c and
25c or as high as you wish
to go.
Boys' heavy Mitts, 25 e
ones, 1 Oc.
OLSHO'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 Qucensicare,
Wood and Willowware,
Table and Floor Oil Cloth, Etc.
A celebrated brand of XX Hour
alwuys in stock.
Roll Butter and Eggs a Specialty.
I My motto is small profits and quick sales.
I always have fresh goods and urn
turning my stock every mouth.
Every article is guaranteed.
AMANDUS OSWALD,
N. IF. Cor. Centre and Front Sts. % Freeland.
GEORGE FISHER,
dealer in
FRESH BEEF, PORK, VEAL,
MUTTON, BOLOGNA,
SMOKED MEATS,
ETC., ETC.
Call at No. 6 Walnut street, Freeland,
or wait for the delivery wagons.
VERY LOWEST PRICES.
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 una Shenan
doah Deer and Youngling's Porter on tap.
1W Centre street.
COTTAGEHOTEL
Washington und Main Streets.
HENRY JIA AS, - Proprietor.
The best accommodation for pcrmunent and
transient guests, (lood table. Fair rutes. Dur
I finely stocked. Stable attached.
Dr. N. MALEY,
TMMWmW.
Second Floor, Birkbeck Brick.
OVKIt DTUK DECK'S STORE.
T. CAMPBELL,
dealer in
Dry CiGoflfc,
(ii'occiTes,
IlootN and
Hlio tvs.
Also
PURE WINES I LIQUORS
FOH FAMILY
j AXl> MEDICINAL PURPOSES.
Ceutre aud Muiu streets, Freeland.
$1.50 PER YEAR
CHAS. ORION STROH,
Attorney and Counselor at Law
and
Notary Public.
Office: Rooms:!and 4, Blrkbcck Brick, Frecland.
JOUN M. CARS,
Attorncy-at-La*
AH leff&l trastnea pcxipflj iftmrtti.
ncmtcffloa BnfhTtng, • TUiimifl
M. HALPIN,
Man n ufacturer at
j Carriages, Buggies, Wagonii &&
Walnut and Pino Stroeta, rneluA.
M US. S. E. HAYES, "
Fire Insurance Agent.
Washington Street.
None but Reliable Companies Represented.
Q u. ROHRBACH,
General Hardware.
.S!L" d w ß '.i s " pplles cver - v klnd always in
stock. \\ all paper, mi intß and tinware. Bicy
cles und re pairs of all sorts. *
South Centre street.
JAMES QUIGLEY,
Confectionery, Fruits, Cigars,
and Tobacco.
Green truck of all kinds handled in season
Opposite Uirkbeck Brick, Frecland.
■yyiLLIASI lamb.
Restaurant.
Centre and South streets.
S?ft C k r s. etC " F ' rßt - cIOM
LIBOR WINTERT"
Restaurant and Oyster Saloon.
No. 13 Front Street, Frecland.
The finest liquors and ciprurs served at the
counter. 1< aiiulies supplied with oysters.
CENTRAL 7 HOTEL
LEADING HOTEL IN PREELAND.
M. H. II UNSICKIiR, Prop.
.SS* l lLr day. Bar stoeaed with tine
S ' ,le -
franci^IBRENNAN,
KESTAURANT
151 Centre street, Frecland.
FINEST LIQUOR, BEER, PORTER,
ALE, CIGARS AND TEM
PERANCE DRINKS.
Winter Suits
And Overcoats
Are worthy of consideration at this
time. After spending days and weeks
buying holiday novelties, it is time
now you should give your attention to
the substantial things of life-the abso
lute necessities. Fine Tailoring and
Gents' Furnishing Goods.
Creo. Sippel.
DePIERRO - BROS.
-CAFE.-
Corner of Centre und Front Streets,
Freeland, Pa.
Finest Whiskies in Stock.
Gibson, Dougherty, Kaufor Club,
Rosenblutb's Velvet, of which we hay.
EXCLUSIVE SALE IN TOWN.
Murom's Extra Dry Champagne,
Hennessy 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.
Bnllentiiie aud Hazleton beer on tap.
baths, Hot or Cold, 25 Cents.
VSENNAT BAKERY.
J. B. LAUBACH, Prop.
Centre Street, Frocland.
CHOICE DREAD OF ALL KINDS,
CAKES, AND PASTRY, DAILY.
FANCY AND NOVELTY CAKES
RAKED TO ORDER.
Confectionery % Ice Cream
supplied to halls, parties or picnics, with
all necessary adjuncts, at shortest
notice and fairest prices.
I Delivery and supply wagons to alt parts oj
town and surroundings every day.