Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, January 25, 1897, Image 1
FREELAND TRIBUNE. VOL. IX. NO. 00. SELLING OUT! My entire stock, which consists of Men's, Boys' and Children's Suits, Overcoats, Pan taloons, Reefers and Storm Coats. Also Furnishings of Every Kind. MUST BE SOLD BY APRIL 1, 1897. No Offer Refused. Everything At Your Own Price. I. REFOWIGH, 37 Centre Street, GRAFD OPERA HOUSE John J. Welsh, Manager. Wednesday, Jan. 27, MR. EDWARD HARRIGAN, Formerly of Harrigan & Hart, iu his famous "OLD LAVENDER." A Run of 350 Nights in New York City. A Great Company, Special Scenery, New Music and Roaring Melodies. PRICES—7Sa, 50c, 35c and 25c. Seats on sale at Woodring's three days before dutc of show. M ISC ELL AN EG US ADV KRTISEM KNT.S. T~\ISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP.—The XJ partnership heretofore existing between Philip HI ass, Win. H. Hut/, and S. E. Oberren der, under the firm name of the Hluss Overall Co., dissolved this day by mutual consent. All debts owing to said partnership are receiv able by said win. H. Hut/, and 8. E. Oberrcn der, to whom also all claims and demands against the sumo are to bo presented for pay ment. Philip Hlass, Win. 11. Butz, S. E. oberrendcr. The business will be continued as heretofore by Win. 11. Hut/, S. E. Oberrendcr and W. E. He lies, trading as the Freeland Overall Mfg. Co. Freeland, Pu., January 8, 1897. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN—Take notice that 1 have purchased from E. M. Geritz, who conducted a bakery, ice cream and confectionery business at 15 Front street, Freeland borough, one steam plant, one horse, baker wagon, show cases, and all other utensils of said trade and business, and I have leased the same to Philip Geritz. Harbara Licm. Freeland, Pa., January 1, 1897. DRIFTON ITEMS. The coal combine has decreed that the collieries here shall bo allowed to work three days of seven hours each this week. With our wages ranging from 6 to 10 cents an hour, we know what we can earn until Sunday. If the combine woujd furnish us a recipe of how to live within our means we could accept the decree with more favor. "How the neighbors live" is a mystery which many in town are trying to solve. It is believed that many persons here are really in want of necessaries. George S. Wentz, Jr., called on friends in Philadelphia for a few days last week. Hugh Ga'iagher is spending a few weeks with friends at Aljentown. John Gallagher, of New Buck Moun tain, is visiting his parents here. John Wagner, Sr., visited his brother, George, at Chester last week. PLEASURE CALENDAR. I*. January 25.—Annual ball of-The Clti 2feii f s Hosd Cbmpany at Yatrrtes' opera house. Admission, 50 cents. Additional locals on the fourth page. mftowis, lsc. At Bipptd's. THE CITIZENS' TICKET. INDEPENDENT VOTERS PLACE CAN DIDATES IN THE FIELD. Complete Borough Ticket Nominuteil on Saturduy Evening at the Cottage Hull. Prominent Democrat)* umt KepuhllcauH Take Part iu the Caucus. The movement to place a third ticket in the field in Freeland borough, men tion of which was made in the last issue, eatue to a head on Saturday evening, when a large number of people assem bled at the Cottage hail. The meeting was called to order by Stephen Page, who announced the object of the gather j ing. Charles Seesholtz was chosen chairman and James Norris and G. W. | Vanauker secretaries. For a time some confusion existed through the efforts of those who opposed a third ticket by trying to disrupt the meeting, but finally the business was gotten under way and the following were named as tlio candidates of the Independent or Citizens' ticket: Burgess—James M. Lewis. Tax collector—John C. Bcrner. Justice of the peace—G. N. Vanauker. Auditor—James G. Bohlin. The ward candidates are: North ward—Council, Thos. E. Davis: school directors, Benjamin Bute, William Johnson. South ward—Council, Condy O. Boyle, Philip C. Miller; school director, William J. Eckert. District nominees are as follows: First—Judge, William Carter; inspec tor, Oscar Mcssmer; register, August Keller t. Second —Judge, Benjamiu Kuntz; in spector, George C. Chestnut; register, Stephen Page. Third—Judge, Oliver Miller; inspec tor. Peter Shambora; register, C. 1). llohrbach. Fourth—Judge, Charles Seesholtz; in spector, Fred Kaeditz; register,' Joseph Lutz. Of the above candidates Messrs. Rute and Davis were endorsed from the Re publican ticket and Mr. Johnson from the Democratic ticket. Those who took an active part in the convention claim that, the ticket will develop unexpected strength between now and election day and will stand as good a chance of winning as any other that has been named. All the candidates nominated for the more prominent offices are well known men in tlio borough, and each has a wide circle of friends. It is also claimed that a greater part of the busi ness men of town will rally to tlio sup port of the new ticket. POLITICAL PICKUPS. P. X. O'Donnell, of Drifton, and Pat rick Smith, of Milnesville, lead in the race for tlio Democratic nomination for tax collector in Ilazle. Neither, how ever, has a majority of the delegates, and it will require combinations witli the candidates for supervisors and school directors to ensure tin; placing of either on the ticket. The chances ap pear to be slightly in favor of the Drif ton man. The ticket will be nominated tomorrow. On the Republican side in Ilazle town ship a majority of tlio delegates is claim ed by Harris, of Luttimcr, and Russcl, of Beaver Brook, candidates for tax col lector. The convention will be held touight. Mrs. W. I. Ilibbs, the wife of the well known Pittston attorney of that name, is a candidate for school director of that city. It is said that her election is assured. The Democrats of Foster township propose to put lots of hustling into the fight tills year, and the candidates are confident of coming out ahead. Condy Furey has declined the nomina tion of auditor on the Democratic bor ough ticket. Candidate Withdraw*. I respectfully decline to be a candi date for council on the Citizens' ticket, as my name was used on Saturday with out my consent or knowlege. I appre ciate the action of the convention in honoring me with the nomination, but in view of the Tact that I am perfectly satisfied with the ticket nominated by the Democrats I feel obliged to with draw. Thanking the voters for the un solicited honor, I am, respectfully, Condy O. Boyle. Harrigau's Art. Edward Harrigan will present his masterpiece, "Old Lavender," witli a complete New York cast, special scenery j and effocts, and original songs and j music, at the Grand opera house on Wednesday night. The character of "Old Lavender" is that of a kindly old gentleman, who is the cashier of* his brother's bank. Ho is addicted to drink and through that weakness is imposed upon by roughs, who scheme to havo him pay a forged check. His brother, the banker, discharges him, and lie be comes an outcast, living in the slums. He falls to a drunken tramp, which character is, as a rule, revolting. "Old Lavender" is an exception to the rule. Ragged, unkempt, in a sailor boarding house or coffee and cake shop, speaking wittily, quaintly or pathetically, ho wiiis your Sympathy, rags and all. "Old Lav" is a gentleman thrown down and as you sit iu the theatre, following the old i man's career, you forget Harrigan, the actor, and think only of poor "Old Lav." FREELAND, PA, MONDAY, JANUARY 25, 1897 Insurance.Case Heard. The case against Matthew Long, who is charged with illegally negotiating in surance risks, or, in other words, acting as an unauthorized broker, was tried in Alderman Gorman's office at Hazleton on Saturday morning. The proceedings were instituted by E. S. Doud, who sub mitted his evidence, which embraced thirty-two separate instances in support of the three indictments. Major Evans, of the state insurance department, testi fied to having investigated the charges and found evidence of the transactions. Samuel Taylor also testified to having written policias at the instance of Mr. Long and paying the commission. Mr. Long offered no testimony in re buttal. A question of the limitation stat ute developed, but the claims were shown to be within bounds, and in each of tin throe cases Alderman Gorman asked bail in the sum of SSOO, which was fur nished by George Lubrecht and John Neiheth* Firemen's Ball Tonight. Tonight the Hrcmen of Freeland will entertain their friends at Valines' opera house, the occasion being the annual ball of the Citizens' Hose Company. These balls have always been looked forward to with much pleasure by the sporting people of the community, and also by many of the older folks, the latter making the date the one night in the year in which they enjoy themselves. The company is under continual expense and the members hope to see the prop erty owners and citizens in general give -them their encouragement by patroniz ing the ball tonight. DePierro's com plete orchestra will bo present, and during the early part of the evening the dance music will be played specially for the older folks who attend. Many visit ing tiromen are expected. Looking for u Now Coal Field. From (he Wllkesbarro ltecord. Geologists and mining experts have always entertained a vague idea that there were coal deposits on the moun tains between here and Bear Lake. Ii is not generally known that exports are at present prospecting for coal in that district. For several months past a number of prospectors have been at work driving in tunnels on a ledge on the mountain up Shade's creek. The workmen have, it is stated, opened up a small vein, which is not of sufficient thickness to bo of marketable use. However, the indications are that they will open up a vein of sufficient thick ness and quality to work profitably. The syndicate at present prospecting is com posed of Wilkcsbarreans. Eclipse of tlie Sun on Monday. The month of February will be usher ed in this year in a rather unusual way. by an eclipse of the sun, but only a small part of the performance can be witnessed from thissection. The eclipse takes place on Monday next. It is what is known as an annular, or ring eclipse, which means that the moon will pas> across its centre in such away that if an observer were in a favorable posi tion lie would see a black spot on the face oUt.hc chief luminary with a wide ring of light about it. Tlio eclipse will be visible at 4.50 p. m. and will end a sunset. It will be total nowhere. In Freeland it will be very slightly observ ed. and then only by the aid of a good glass. Died at Ha/leton an Friday. James O'Donnell, who moved from Freeland to Hazleton about a year ago. died at his home in that city early Fri day morning after an illness which last ed several months. Ho was a victim of pneumonia. The deceased was 65 years of age, and leaves a wife and one daughter. The funeral took place yes terday afternoon, and was attended by many North Sido people. Mr. O'Don nell was a member of Division 19 A. O. 11., of Freeland, and a delegation from that organization was present at the funeral. Before coining to Freeland the deceased resided in Bethlehem and other Lehigh valley towns, where lie followed the shocmaking trade. Felt That Death Was Nigh. John Kern, one of the oldest residents of Wilkesbarre, dropped dead Saturday afternoon. He ate a hearty dinner, and after arising from the table walked into the parlor, where lie remained a few minutes and then returned to the dining room. Meeting his wife he remarked to i her: "Old lady, I don't believe I'm going to live very long." Scarcely had the last word escaped his lips when he sank into a chair, and in a fow moments lie expired. FreelHnd Lufly Married. From the Sluttngtou News (Saturday). Griffith Prltchard, of town, aged 05 years, and Mrs. Catharine Jeffory, of Freeland, were granted license to mnrry on Wednesday. The marriage will be solemnized this evening at the NcIT Holise by Rev. 11. E. Richards, pastor of the ltaptist church. We extend con gratulntlons.to tho,.tyrido and groom, and sincerely ijopo their pathway through i life may be BUG of sunshine and happl j ness. Children Cry for Pitcher's Oastoria. A Bold,lJui({lHr Captured The Plymouth Coal Company's store at Plymouth was broken Into early Sat urday morning and a largo plate glass window in front of the store was smash ed, and a qnanity of dry goods and shoes were stolen. The manager was aroused and went to the store, where a crowd of people had gathered. While they were looking at the broken glass a fellow came along who answered the description of one of the thieves, given by those who saw him run across the street with a sack on his back. He had a large butcher knife in one of his pockets. Two men grabbed him un aware and took the knife out of his pocket. A squire was aroused and gave the fellow a hearing. Ho gave his name as John McLaughlin aud he was com mitted to the lockup. Edward Lynch, the wholesale liquor dealer, secured a revolver in order to pursue the thief, and while ho was ex amining it the bullet was discharged and went through the celling, narrowly missing Mr. Lynch's head. by a Lamp Explosion. Maine Kinney, ayounggir', islyingat her home in Girardville in a dying condi tion, the result of a lamp explosion, which occurred at9o'clock Friday night. She was passing up a stairway to her room, and when near the landing the lamp she was carrying exploded, light ing her clothing. John Casey and Har ry Fetterman, who were in the house at the time, rushed to her assistance. They found her in a sheet of flames and the entire stairway ablaze. The girl became frantic and ran through the rooms, followed by Casey, lie threw his coat over her and smoth ered the flames, but not until the unfor tunate girl was very badly burned. Fetterman turned his attention to the lire in the stairway, which he succeeded in extinguishing. Tmiipernuco Meeting; Yesterday. Representatives of the Catholic tem perance societies of this region gathered yesterday afternoon at Harleigh, where the quarterly convention of the district was held. Delegates wero present from every organization entitled to partici pate, and a number of interesting and entertaining discussions took place. The next meeting will bo held at Free land on April 25. In the evening the delegates and others present were entertained with a programme arranged by the Harleigh society. Among those who took part in the ovening wore the Freoland Mandolin Club, Patrick Heeney and James Reed, of Freeland. Balloting; In au Expensive Luxury. Although the ballot system now in use in this state is au improvement over the old, yet the machinery is costly ami cumbersome and a heavy drain on the taxpayers. Controller Lloyd has pre pared a statement of the expenses of the November election which shows that $19,330.10 was the price Luzerne county paid for the privilege of electing a new set of officials to otlice. This amount of money, together with the sums expended by the candidates of the several parties and the county com mittees, cannot bring the total much below #75,000. Eckert's Policy Will lie I'aid. The full amount of the policy upon the life of Abram I. Eekert, the Nanti coko murderer, who suicided in the county jail, will be paid over to his wife i as soon as the necessary papers are signed. The policy was issued by the Security Mutual Life Insurance Com pany, of Hinghamton, and contained a clause which invalidated it if tho holder committed suicide within two years. As Eckert's policy was more than two years old the company will pay the claim. Train Crashes Into a Wagon. IlarrisonCarman, of Wilkesbarre,while delivering goods at Mountain Top on Friday, met with a probably fatal acci dent. He had a partly covered wagon and while crossing tho Central Railroad tracks near the Fairview station pas senger train No. 16 thundered along, smashing the wagon to splinters, killing the horse and terribly injuring Carman. His skull is fractured and ho is injured internally, and the chances of his recov ery aro very slight. Mistaken for Willie Shafer. Warden Roland on Saturday received a letter from a detective in Carlisle in forming him that a person answering the description of William Shafer, who escaped from the Luzerne county jail several weeks ago, has been arrested there. Detective IlefTernan was sent to Carlisle. Warden Roland has received a message from him, saying the man is not Shafer. CASTOR IA For Infants and Children. The fafl- Suits and overcoats and gents' furnish ings o[ all kiuds fodueed. Uuu. Sippet, BRIEF ITEMS OF NEWS. PARAGRAPHS GATHERED FROM ALL PARTS OF THE REGION. SynopHls of Local and Miscellaneouß Oc currences That Can lie Head Quickly. What the Folks of This and Other Towns are Doing. A. W. Worloy has opened a harness and saddler shop on Main street below Centre. The Sandy Run cornet band has been reorganized under tlio name of the Mill hopper band. Rev. S. Cooper, pastor of St. Paul's P. M. church, is confined to his home with a severe cold. County Superintendent T. 11. Harrison visited the public schools of this section on Thursday and Friday. "Florida on Wheels," the car fitted out by that state to show its exhibits, was visited here on Thursday by several hundred people. John Felan, of South street, was taken to Hazleton hospital on Friday, suffering from a broken arm received in Highland tniues. Condy J. Boyle, deputy postmaster of Freeland, and Miss Maria McCarron, of Hazleton, will be married on Thursday in the latter city. David Rossi, of Hazleton, and Miss Angela Genitina, of this place, were married in the German Catholic church at Hazleton on Saturday. All the collieries owned and operated by the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Com pany suspended operations on Friday evening until February 1. Charles Bubich, of Oneida, for many years employed by the D. S. & S. Rail road Company, lias resigned his position. He will embark in the saloon business in Freeland. A. S. VanWickle & Co. deny the report that their collieries will be sold or leased to the Lehigh Valley Company. The head of the firm says there is no founda tion to the rumor. Ed Harrigan, the famous New York comedian, wll appear here in "Old Lavender" on Wednesday. Harrigan is playing to crowded houses wherever he performs this season. Beware of counterfeit silver dollars bearing the date of 1889. Their circula tion was discovered in Lackawanna county. They are so well mado that they arc hard to detect. Thomas Ottis, of East Maucli Chunk, a brakeman on a Lehigh Valley freight, fell under the cars in some way at Cox ton yards and had his right leg cut off at the knee. He is now in the hospital. Mrs. Soloman Ilittner, of Jeddo, was tendered a surprise on Friday evening by a number of her friends. The occa sion was the fifty-fourth anniversary of her birth, and the evening was pleasant- ly spent. A. Oswald has just returned from Philadelphia with a full new line of dry goods and notions. You will do well by giving him a call. John Kuies, for forty years a resident of Hazleton and quite prominent in the affairs of the city, slipped on the pave ment near his home on Thursday even ing and sustained injuries that resulted in his death next morning. Mrs. Brislin, mother of ex-Deputy Register John J. Brislin, who was seri ously hurt by falling from a second-story window on the 17th inst. at her home iu Sugar Notch, died from her injuries on Saturday. She leaves six children. Tlie county commissioners have found it necessary to borrow $15,000 to provide funds witli which to meet tlie necessary expenses of the county. This, with the moneys previously borrowed for tlie same purpose, makes a total of soo,ooo. There is a movement on foot among the members of the Patriotic Order Sons of Amerca iu Luzerne county to estab lish a home for indigent widows and orphans of deceased members of the order. A meeting will bo held soon to discuss the matter. Tlie Jeanesvillo miners have effected an organization for tho purpose of com batting rules recently promulgated by tlio Lehigh Valley Company. The rules require that employes shall patronize tlio company's store, purchasing all pow der, oil and like supplies therefrom. Eugene Bartholomew, of Lohighton, who has a wife and one child, eloped with a domestic named Louisa Cochran la9t week. Bartholomew mortgaged his home for $2,000 in order to take this trip. His father, Rev. Bartholomew, presented him with tlie home several years ago. The court has decided that the county commissioners did right in refusing to sanction tlie appointment of a third clerk in the treasurer's office. Evidence was produced to show there is not work for all who wero appointed, and if Treas urer Robinson wants to give out unneces sary clerkships he must foot the bills himself. Children Cry for Pitcher's Castoria. Road - the - Tribune. Great Sacrifice Sals l)on ' t Miss [t! At Oil's Cliiii aid Hat Slore Don't Mi® it! 57 Centre Street, FreelaM. GEE AT BARGAINS IN Dry Goods, Groceries and Provisions. Notions, Carpet, Boots and Shoes, Flour and Feed, Tobacco, Cigars, Tin and tyueensware, Wood and WiUomoare, Table and Floor Oil Cloth, Etc. A celebrated brand of XX flour always iu stock. Roll Butter and Eggs a Specialty. My motto is small profits and quick sales. I always have fresh goods and am turning my stock every month. Every article is guaranteed. AMANDUS OSWALD, N. W. 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 ano Shenan doah Beer and Youngling's Porter on tap. 08 Centre street. COTTAGE HOTEL Washington and Main Streets. HENRY HAAS, - Proprietor, The best accommodation for permanent and transient guests. Goodtablo. Fair rates. Bar finely stocked. Stable attached. Dr. N. MALEY, BENWT. Second Floor, Birkbeck Brick. OVER BI UK BECK'S STORE. T. CAMPBELLT dealer in Ilry Hooiliif Booli and Shoes* Also PURE WINES $• LIQUORS FOR FAMILY AMD MEDICINAL PURPOSES. Centre and Main stress, Freeland. $1.50 PER YEAR. r~*HAS. ORION STROH, Attorney and Counselor at Law and Notary Public. Office: RomusSand 4, Birkbcck Brick, Freoland. JOHN M. CARS, Attorney-at-LaNl All legal busiMm prorapUy attended. Pootofßoa Building, * Fr*alnd. HALPIN, Hannnfacturer of Carriages, Buggies, Wagons, &c. Walnut and Pine-Streeta, FreeJandL M US. S. E. HAYES, Fire Insurance Agent. Washington Street. None but Reliable Companies Represented. 0 I>. ROIJBBACH, General Hardware. Builders' supplies of every kind always ia stock. \\ all paper, paints and tinware, llicy eles and repairs of all sorts. South Centre street. J AMES QUIGLEY, Confectionery, Fruits, Cigars, and Tobacco. Green truck oi all kinds handled in sensou Opposite Birkbeck Brick, Frecland. LIBOR WINTER, Restaurant and Oyster Saloon. No. 13 Front Street, Frecland. The finest liquors and cigars served at the counter, families supplied with oysters. G. HORACK, Baker & Confectioner. Wholesale and Retail. CENTUE STEF.ET, FREELAND. GENUAL : HOTEL LEADI.VU HOTEL IN FREELAND. M. 11. lIUNSICKEIt, Prop. Kates, per (lay. Bar stocked with tino xvhiskey, wine, late and cigars. Sale and ex change stable attached. FRANCIS BRENNAN, RESTAURANT 161 Centre street, Frcelnnd. FINEST LIQUOR, BEER, PORTER, ALE, CIGARS AND TEM PERANCE BRINKS. HARNESSI Light Carriage Harness, $5.50, $7, $9 and $lO 50. Heavy Express Harness, $10.50, sl9, S2O and $22. Heavy Team Harness, double, $25, S2B and S3O. GEO. WISE, Jeddo and Freeland, Pa. vienmaT oakery! J. B. LAUBACH, Prop. Centre Street, Freeland. CHOICE BREAD OF ALL KINDS CAKES, ANB PASTRY, BAILY. ' FANCY ANB NOVELTY CAKES BAKEB TO OIIBER. Confectionery a Ice Cream supplied to balls, parties or picnics, with all necessary atjjuncts, at shortest notice and fairest prices. Beliveryand supply wagons to all parts of town and surroundings every day. DePIERRO - BROS. -CAFE - Corner of Centre and Front Streets, Freeland, Pa. Finest Whiskies in Stock. • Gibson, Dougherty, Kaufor Cluli, Roscnbluth s Velvet, of which wo have EXCLUSIVE SALE IN TOWN. Munim's Extra Dry Champagne, •Honnessy Brandy, Blackberry, Ulna, Wines. Clarets, Cordials, Etc. Imported and Bomeslie Cigars. OYSTERS IN EVERY STYLE, Ham and Schweitzer Cheese Sandwiches Sardines, Etc. MEALS AT - ALL - HOURS. Balleutinc and Hazleton bcor on tap. Baths, Hot oi* Cold, 25 Cents.