FREELAND TRIBUNE. VOL. XII. NO. 98. RAILROAD TIMETABLES LEHIGH VALLEY RAILROAD. May 27. 1900. ARRANGEMENT or I'ASSENOBR TRAINS. LKAVE PUB BLAND. 0 12 a m for Weatherly, Munch Chunk. Allentoirn, Bethlehem, Easton, Phila delphia and New York. 7 40 a in for Baiuly Run, White Haven, Wllkoa-llarre, Pittston and Bcrautun. 8 18 a in for Hazleton, Muhunoy City, Shomuuloah, Ashland. W eutherly, Mauch Chunk. Allcnt ovn, Bethlehem, Easton, Philadelphia and New York. 9 30 a in for Hazleton, M.ihanoy City, Bhen andoah, Mt. Cartncl, Bnamokiu and Pottsville. 1 1 45 a in l'or Sandy Hun, White Haven, Wilkes-Bur re, Scran ton and all points lontown, Bethlehem, Easton, Philadel phia and New York. 4 42 p m lor Hazleton, Mahanoy City, Shen andoah, Mt. Carinol, Shainokin and Pottsville, Weatherly, Mauch Chunk, Allciitown, Bethlehem, Eastou, Phila delphia and New York. 0 34 1> ni for Sandy Run, White Haven, Wilkes-ilarro, Surunion and all points West. 7 29 p m for Hazleton, Mahanoy City, Shen andoah, Mt. Carmel aud Shainokin, ARRIVE AT FREELAND. 7 40 a m from Weatherly. Pottsville, Ash land, Shenandouh, Mahanoy City and Hazleton. 9 17 am from Philadelphia, Easton, Bethle hem, Allciitown, Muuch Chunk, Weath erly, Hazleton, Mahanoy City, Shenan doah, Mt. Carincl and Sliamokin. 9 30 a in from Scruuton, Wilkes-Barre and White Haven. 1 1 45 a m from Pottsville, Shumokin, Mt. Carmel, Slienandouh, Mahanoy City and liuzlcton. 12 55|> in lrom New York, Philadelphia, Easton, Bethlehem, Allciitown, Mauch Chunk and Weatherly. 4 42 p m from Scrauton, Wilkes-Bar re und White Haven. 0 34 I> m from New York, Philadelphia, Easton, Bethlehem, Allciitown, Potts ville, Shamokin, Mt. Carmel, Shcnun douh. Mahanoy City and Hazleton. 7 29 P m from Scrunton, Wilkes- liar re and White Haven. For further lutormation inquire of Ticket Agents. KULLIN H. Wl LBUR,General Superintendent, 28 Cortiandt street. New York City. CHAB. 8. LEE. General Panocnaer Auei.t, 28 Cortiandt Street Now York City. J. T. KEITH, Division Superintendent, Hazleton. l'a. R PHE DELAWARE, SUSQUEHANNA AND 1 SCHUYLKILL RAILROAD. Time table in otlcet April 18, 1H97. Trains leavo Drifton for Jeddo, Eckley, Hazle Hrook. Stockton, Beaver Meadow Road, lloau and Hazleton Junction at 6 30, BOU a iu, daily except Sunday; and 7 03 a in. 2 38 p in, Sunday. Trains leave Drifton tor Harwood,Cranberry, Toinhickcn and Dcriuucr at 6 30, 6 00 a in, daily except Sunday; and >O3 a ra, 238 p m. Sun dav. Trains leave Drifton for Oneida .1 unction, Harwood Road, Humboldt Road, Oneida and Sheppton at 800 a in, daily except Sun day; and 7 03 a m, 2 38 p in, Sunday. Trains leave Hazleton Junction for Harwood, Cranberry, Tomhioken and Derlnger at 68b a m, daily except Sunday; aud 8 53 a m, 4 22 p in, Sunday. Trains leave Hazleton Junction for Oneida Junction, Harwood Road, Humboldt Road, Onoida and Sbeppton at H ;i2,11 10 a in, 441 p in, daily except Sunday; and i 37 a m, 3 11 p ui, Sunday. Train* leave DerliiKor for Tomhlek-n. Cran berry, Harwood, Hazleton Junction and Roan at 2 25, 5 40 p m, duily except Sunday; und :• 37 a in, 5 07 p m, Sunday. Trains leave Sheppton for Oneida, Humboldt Road, Harwood Road, Oneida Junction, Hazlo- Um Junction aid Roan at 7 11 u in, 12 40, 522 p m, daily except Sunday; and 8 11 a in, 3 44 p m, Sunday. Trains leave Sheppton for Beaver Meadow Road, Stockton, Hazle Brook, Eckley, Jeddo and Drifton at 5 22 p in, daily, except Sunday; and 8 11 a m, 3 44 p m, Sunday. Trains leave Hazleton Junction for Beaver Meadow Road, Stockton, Hazle Hrook, Eckley, Jeddo and Drifton at 5 45, 628 p in, daily, except Sunduy; and 10 10 a in, 5 40 p in, Sunday. All trains connect at Hazleton Junction with electric cars for Hazleton, Jeanesvllic, Audon ried and other points on the Traction Com pany's line. Train* leaving Drifton at 5 30, 600 a m innkc connection at Deringcr with P. R. R. train* for Wilkesbarre, Sunbury, llarrisburK and points west. For the accommodation of passengers at way stutious between Hazleton Junction and Dcr- Ingcr, A tram will leave the former point at 850 p m, dally, except Sunday, arriving at Deringer at 5 00 p m. LUTHER C. SMITH. Superintendent. MISCELLANEOUS ADVERTISEMENTS. INSTATE OF ANN WARD, late of Foster XL township, deceased. Letters of ndmi'd*tration ctim tattamentn annrrn upon the above named estate having been granted to the undersigned, all person* Indebted to said estate ure requested to make payment, and those having claim* o r demand* to present the *nme, without delay, to Macy Ward. Roger J. O'Donnell, attorney. I. STATE OF PATRICK WARD, lute of Xvi Freeland, deceased Letter* testamentary upon the above named estate having been granted to the uudersi ned, all pertains indebted to said estate are request ed to make payment, ami those having claims or demand* to present tho same, without de lay, to Mary Ward. Roger J. O'Donnell, attorney. IFOR SALE CHEAP.—For cash, a house and X lot on Chestnut street, Birvantou, west or ltidgo street, property of John Walitzky. Also a house aud two lota on same street, the property of Philip Moyer. for terms apply to T. A. Bucklev, J. P., TIUIIUNK building. 'IXOtt SALE.—Several good lots on Centre, J' itiilgc, Washington, South and Adams streets; also several good dwellings; easy t4>rms. Apply to Andrew Zeiuuuy, real estate dealer. 111 south ttyntre street, second lloor. McK liiley'* Latest Portrait. A short time ago President MeKlnloy sat for a photograph, which lie has pro nounced the beat ever secured. A copy of this portrait, in colors, with facsimile of the president's signature, on ouch picture, will be given free with every copy of the Philadelphia Prts* next Sun day. It D 8- souvenir everyone is cer tain to prize, both because of its merit as a work of art and its timeliness, in view of the fact that McKinley is cer tain to be renominated at the national convention week after next. The size of the picture is 14 by 20 inches. Rlc to Mahanoy City and Return Via the Lehigh Valley Railroad, June 14. 191)0. On account of parade day of the A, O. 11. and Ladies' Auxllary meeting, to be held at Mahanoy City, June 14. this company will sell tickets en that date at the low fare quoted above, good for return passage to June 15 inclusive, and will be honored on any train, except the Black Diamond ex ''Vor further information consult Le high Valley agenis. POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENT. xpOB BBPRBBBNTATI VE GEORGE MCLAUGHLIN, of Freeland. HuMKt to the decision of the Democratic •onrtntloo of tbc Fourth legislative district. BRIEF ITEMS OF NEWS. PARAGRAPHS GATHERED FROM ALL PARTS OF THE REGION. Synnp*!* of Local and Mi*cllnnenii* Oc ourrenco. Thar ( an lin Read Quickly. What the Folk* of ThU and Other Town* Are Doing. 11. W. Fackler has sold his property on East Main street to John Cunning ham, of Drifton. W. A. Feist has been appointed post master of White Haven and Charles S. Shindlo postmaster of Tamaqua. A property owned by Thomas Bilk beck on Birkbeck street has been sold by Andrew Zemany to S. Dzwyra. The Gulash Club will have its semi annual outing at Dusheck's farm, Sandy valley, on Wednesday of next week. Theo. Pundy, Jeddo; Jacob Shades, Foster, and A. C. Loisenring, Butler, will servo as common pleas jurors next week. A reception will be given at St. Ann's church by the Angels' Sodality on Sun day, when several new members will be admitted. Milton Koons has resigned his clerk ship iu J. C. Burner's store and is suc ceeded by Harry Van born, of North Centre street. A meeting of the executive board of the Slovak Evangelical Lutheran Union was held yesterday at the residence of Rev. Carl Houser. The Greek Catholic Union is holding a national convention at Hazleton this week. Several local members are at tending the sessions as delegates. J. A. Feriencik, of the firm of Ferlen cik tfc Schneider, publishers of the Slavonic Truth , has resigned as editor of the paper. Mr. Schneider will coulinue the publication. All flavors of soda water at Kelper's. A number of officials of tho Pennsyl vania Railroad arrived in a special train at Drifton on Monday and after a ride over the D. S. S. consulted with offi cials of the latter line. A favorable change in tho condition of Bart McClennan has taken placo, and, while not yet out of danger, the chances of his recovery from tho pres ent attack are very good. Mrs. John Bailey, of Lattimnr, was bitten on the band by a rattlesnake on Monday. She hurried home aud a phy sician dressed the wound, although the arm was badly swollen by that time. The delegates attending the conven tion of the Funeral Directors of Penn sylvania, iu session at Hazleton, will bo given a trolley ride over tho Lehigh Traction Company's line tomorrow evening. Gentlemen, for bats and caps go to A. Oswald s. He lias a nice variety. The Young Men's Christian Associa tion has taken possession of its new building on Front street, near Pino. The building contains a large reception room, a library and reading room aud a meeting room. There will bo no preaching In St. John's Reformed church next Sunday, as Rev. J. B. Kerschner, the pastor, ex pects to be called from home. Sunday school and Christian Endeavor Socloty meeting will bo held at the usual hours. Miss Bridget Boyle, a daughter of Daniel Boyle, of North Centre street, is suffering from a decaying bone in her leg. On Monday an operation will be performed at tho Miners' hospital. The limb was injurod last winter whilo Miss Boyle was skating. PERSONALITIES. Councilman Daniel Kline returned yesterday from his studies at Dickinson Law school, Carlisle, aud will spend tho summer at bis home here. Eugene West, who lias bad charge of Condy (). Boyle's hotel at Bayoune City, N. J., is again behind Mr. Boyle's Free land bar. Bernard Ferry will return this week to Butte, Montana, after a two months' visit to bis mother on Washington street. John Sweeney and sister, Miss Brid get, of Summit Hill, visited Miss Rose Burke on Tuesday. Miss Laura Koons is home aftor an extended visit to friends in different parts of the state. Rev. W. W. Hartman attended tho Ilenchell-Colgate wedding at Hawley yesterday. • Miss Prudence Synyard, of Summit Hill, is visiting Upper Lehigh rolatives. Mr. and Mrs. John Molly are enjoying themselves at Atlantic City. BIRTHS. Brennan.—June 5, to Mr. aud Mrs. Edward Brennan, a son. Nagle.—June 4, to Mr. and Mrs. Jacob C. Nagle, a son. Oberrender.—June 4, to Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Oberrender, a son. PLEASURE CALENDAR. Juno 10.—Trolley excursion of Man hattan Base Ball Club to Hazle park. Round trip tickets, 25 cents. Juno 30.—Picnic of the Good Wills Athletic Association at Public park. FREELAND, PA., THURSDAY, JUNE 7, 1900. JUNE WEDDINGS. Heart* nnl Hand* United in the Region During the Fast Few Day*. Edward It. Dunkerly, of Jeddo, and Miss Bessie M. Lipton, of Donaldson, Schuylkill county, were married yester day at the home of the bride. The groom is a son of Superintendent Samuel Dunkerly, of Jeddo, and the bride comes from one of Schuylkill's most prominent families. After their wedding they will take up their residence at Jeddo* August 11eiehell, of town, and Miss Elsie Colgate, of iiawloy, Wayne county, were united in marriage at the latter placo yesterday. Mr. Nencliell is super intendent of the Freeland silk mill and will bring his bride to town to reside. Prof. W. L. llouck was groomsman at the ceremony. At Eckley on Tuesday afternoon the marriage of Bernard Gallagher and Miss Annie Gallagher, both of Eckley, was solemi/.ed in the Church of the Immacu late Conception at that place. Charles Dittbenner, of Ilazlo Brook, and Miss Julia A. Weaver, of Sandy Hun, were married on Saturday by Rev. J. J. Kuntz. Hugh McDevitt, of Hazleton, and Miss Mary Campbell, of Ilazlo Brook, will be married at Hazleton on the 28th lust. Death of Daniel Schlnbach. Mrs. William Williamson, who was recently bereft of her husband, was shocked on Monday evening by a mes sage announcing the death of her brother, Daniel Schlabach. The de ceased was a resident of Drifton and Upper Lehigh some years ago and had many acquaintances in this region. He met death by a fall of rock in the mines at Plains, where he lived, and was the fourth brother whose life was sacrificed while mining coal. His right leg was crushed and head cut ana he died im mediately after being removed to his home. Mr. Schlabach's age was 55 yoars last October. He had a record for bravery in the civil war. The funeral took place yesterday afternoon, with inter ment in Hollcnback cemetery. The SteTenHnn Verdict. What was probably the largest dam age verdict over recorded in the his tory of Luzerne county was rendered on Monday when the jury in the case of Joseph Stevenson vs. Eberv&lo Coal Company and others returned a verdict for the plaintiff awarding him $32,708 as damages sustained through the pol lution of the Nescopeck creek. The verdict was the outcome of one of the most brilliant legal battles ever fought in the local courts. The trial lasted two weeks. The defendants will at once apply for a new trial and, failing in this, will light the case through the higher courts. The history of the case is an inter esting one and several other cases of a similar nature may bo entered. Out-of-Town Deatli*. Edwin E. VVeider, a former resident of Freeland, died at his home in Emails, Lehigh county, yesterday. Thft funeral takes place today and will bo attended by a delegation from Garfield Command ery, Knights of Malta, of which ho was a member. John Hurley, of Upper Lehigh, re ceived a message on Monday stating that his brother, Michael, died at Eliza beth, N. J. Mr. Hurley left next morn ing to attond the funeral. Repair* and Improvement*. The property of John Ferry, corner of Washington and Carbon streets, is undergoing repairs. The residenco and drug store of M. E. Grover is being raised several inches. Work upon the addition to St. John's Slavonian Catholic church is under way. The property of M. Zemany on Wash ington street is being repaired. George S. Ilcnrltzy has accepted a position as manager of Hazleton regalia factory and entered upon his duties Tuesday morning. Mr. Ilenritzy was until last week foreman of the overall factory here, but resigned to begin the manufacture of awnings. On Monday he was offered the position ho now holds, lie will continue to reside in Freeland for a short while. The Tamaqua Courier on Monday evening began the publication of a daily, and the first issue shows signs of prosperity on every page. The Courier Is a well conducted newspaper and has steadily advanced from a weekly to a semi-weekly, then to a tri-weekly, and now blossoms out as a daily. The will of the late Samuel Beishlino, of Butler township, bequeathes S2OO each to step-children, John Woodrlng, Elizabeth Seiwell, Mary Shaffer, Lovina Applegate. The remainder of the estate Is given in equal shares to his daughters, Mary Shaffer and Lovina Applegate. The estate is valued at $2,500. The argument for a new trial for John Lutz, the convicted West Pittston wife murderer, will be heard by Judge Ilalsey on Saturday. The wearing of a blue ribbon by the ten jurors who were for conviction is the principal ground upon which the attorneys base their hopes for a new trial. MUNICIPAL MATTERS. Ilorougli Council Hold* It* Regular Monthly Meeting. The borough council uiet Monday evening with Messrs. Median, Sweet, DePierro, Ruto, Smith, Schwabo, Moerschbacher, Rudewick and Keck presont. Street Commissioner Davis" re port, showing an expenditure of $221.30 in May, was approved. Treasurer Davies reported a balaneo on hand of $8,286.49. Chief of Police Filler's report was accepted, also bills of $45 each from Officers Filler and Culp, and $105.75 for other ofiicers; lock up fees due borough, $10.50. Burgess Boyle reported the amount, due borough to he SB3; due burgess, $24.70. The lightolficer's report showed a number of lights out at night. It was referred to the light committee. Mr. Schwabe stated that lie had pre pared Fourth street and was willing to donate the same to the borough provid ed council would care for it in the future. A discussion on the opening of North Ridge and North Centre streets took placo. Messrs. Malloy and Bachman spoke on the matter, stating that Mr. Birkbeck, the owner of the land, was ready to open the streets at any time council would request It. Squire Buck ley, at the request of Councilman Smith, explained the matter to some extent, lie also requested, on behalf of the interested parties, an adjustment of the Pine street difficulty. The matter of opening all the above strcots was re ferred to the street committee to report at the next meeting. The question of the Carbon and Ridge street sewers was given to the street committee, together with permis sion to purchase from ex-Borough Sur veyor Boyle the profile of the same. The fire aud water committee report ed the hose in bad condition, having been stored away while wot. The street commissioner was instructed to have the hose properly dried. A broken water plug at tho corner of Centre and Walnut streets was reported. It was referred to the water committee. A nuisance cauou by a had ditch on Schwabe street was ordered looked after by the street committee. The street commissioner was instruct ed to placo a cover over tho stone crusher with tho remains of tho old building usod for that purpose. A resolution Increasing the pay of Officers Filler and Culp to $45 per month each passed finally. A motion carried that the secretary notify Solicitor Stroll to insist upon tho auditor making a report to court on annexation of South Hoberton. John G. Davis spoke in regard to the matter and requested its speedy consumation. A request of the burgess for a key to the lockup to ho given to Constable Welsh was refused, and tho secretary was ordered to notify Constablo Molliek to return key hold by him. F. 11. McGroarty requested protection from council by placing a tax on out-of town milk dealers. It was referred to the law committee. Tho following hills were ordered paid: Hazleton Machinery Supply Co., blue stone, $5; Joseph Birkbeck, nails, 25c; R. C. Roth, repairs, $4.20; Wm. Wil liamson estate, supplies, 50c; B. F. Salmon, architect, $250; S. Y. Fredrick, builder, $2,000; James E. Griffith, re pairs, $3.02; B. F. Youngman, survey ing, $5; Condy O'Donnell, janitor and feeding, sl7. Council will meet Monday evening. POLITICAL POINTERS. In another column of today's issue ox- Attorney General H. W. Palmer pub lishes an open letter to tho voters of the county. In this he defines his position most clearly on national questions and announces himself as a candidate for the Republican nomination for congress. Palmer's opponent Is L. C. Parte, brother of Judge Parte, of tho orphans' court. The Democrats will undoubtedly re nominate Congressman Davenport. The Republican county primary elections will be held from 4 to 7 p. m. on Saturday, July 7, at the usual poll ing places, when candidates for con gress, judge, senator, prothonotary, district attorney, clerk of courts aud jury commissioner will be chosen. The county convention will be held at Wilkesbarre July 10. All candidates must he registered twenty days before the primary elections are held. Senator Scott wants another four year term In tho state senate. His announcement of his candidacy is not in reply to any demand from the votors, for Scott is one of the greatest political hippodromes Luzerne over produced. George S. Ferris, of Plttston, has for mally announced his candidacy for jtnlgo on the Republican ticket. Mayor Nichols, of Wilkesbarre, and Paul Sher wood are also candidates. W. 11. Burnett, of Nantlcoke, and S. 11. SutllfT, of Shickshinny, candidates for jury commissioner, were in town this week. The taking of tho census is proceeding without trouble or friction of any kind, and both of the borough enumerators expect to have their work completed before tho allotted time expires, ANOTHER YEAR STARTED, SCHOOL BOARDS OF THE VICINITY HAVE ALL REORGANIZED. Ilorougli Director* Re-elect Their Tre*!- deiit. and Secretary—Foster ami llazle TOWIINIIIP* Make Change*—New Direct or* Take Seat* l.ust Kvening'* Meeting. Freeland borough school board mot Monday evening with Messrs. Kline, Trevaskis, Everitt, Bell, McColo and Van Horn present. The following bills were ordered paid: Coxe Bros. & Co., $16.50; Wm. Birkbeck, 80e; 11. G. Philips, $7.20; Patrick McLaughlin, $4; JamosJ. Ward, $8; C. O. Stroll, solicit or, salary, $4); J. H. Trevaskis, secre tary's salary and postage, $131.27; total, $207.77. The resignation of G. N. Vanauker as teacher of the Birvantou school was accepted and filed and the contract ordered canceled. Treasurer Everitt's report showed a balance on hand of $132.93. The retiring members, Messrs. Scbaub and Ferry, were tendered a vote, of thanks. Tho minutes of tho meeting were then read and approved and the board adjourned. Tho remaining directors immediately reorganized with Messrs. Everitt and McColo as temporary president and secretary respectively. The election certificates of Messrs. Brown, Timony and Isaac wero read and accepted aud they were given seats on tho board. The permanent organization was com pleted by the re-election of President Kline and Secretary Trevaskis to their respective offices and the choosing of Director Van I lorn as treasurer. Tho salary of tho secretary was placod at $125 a year and the treasurer's commission at 2 per cent on all money paid out. Tho amount of the bond of the treasurer was placod at $20,000. A manual governing school hoards was adopted, after which the following committees wero appointed: Building and grounds—Evoritt, Mc- Colo, Krommos. Text book and supply—Trevaskis, Vanllorn, Bell. Finance—Kline, Timony, Brown. Teachers and pupils—Vanllorn, Tro vaskis, Isaac. C. (). Ntroh, Esq., was ro-olectod solicit or at a salary of S4O a year. Janitor William Solt was re-elocted and his salary increased to S3O a month. Tho board then adjourned to meet last evening. Last evening's meeting was attended by all the members except Director Brown. The principal action taken by the board was the approval of the tax levy which the tinance committee recom mended. The rate was fixed at 13 mills for school purposes, with $1 minimum tax for occupations, and 13 mills for building purposes. The cost of repairing broken window panes in the Daniel Coxe school not having been paid, the board ordered the solicitor to take the necessary steps to have the parents of the guilty boys pay the bill without further delay. The secretary was ordered to sub scribe for the School Journal for one year. The subscription price is $1.50 per annum. It was decided that the secretary should advertise, for sealed proposals to haul coal during next term from Drif ton. The president and secretary were authorized to draw teachers' and jani tor's salary orders, when due, during the coming term. A lengthy report from Principal W. L. Ilouck was read, in which the work of the teachers and pupils of tho past term was reviewed in an interesting manner. The report contained a num ber of recommendations which the prin cipal believes will advance education in the town, if adopted. The report also contained a statement of tiie High school library fund. Tho sum of $27 was netted by Dr. Schaeffer's recent lecture, and after adding eighty volumes to the library there remains a balance of S4O in the treasury. The total enrollment of pu pi is during the term was 1,005 —524 females and 481 males. Tho average attendance was 85 per cent. The enrollment for the eighth month was 714 and for the ninth 650. The report also contained a consid erable amount of book statistics, seat ing capacity of the several buildings, records of promotions, etc. The board accepted the document and referred its contents to tho committees interested. A special meeting will be hold Juno 20. FOSTER TOWNSHIP. Old Hoard Conclude Its Work and New Member a Take Tlielr Seat*. All tho directors of Foster township were present at Woodside school house Monday evening. Tho business of tho old board consisted of tho accepting of Supervising Principal Hoffman's report, which gave tho enrollment of tho last month as 726 and the attendance as 540, a falling off of nearly 200 pupils. These bills wore ordered paid: 1). I). Dodge & Co., supplies, $2.50; George Fear, repairs, $1.50; M. S. Kommerer & Co., coal, $3.50; G. B. Markle & Co., TOf What is Celery King? It is a scientific combination of rare roots, herbs, barkr and seeds from Nature's labora tory. It cures constipation, nervous disor ders, headache, indigestion and liver and kid ney diseases. It is a most wonderful medi cine, and Is recommended by physicians gen erally. Remember it euro r constipation. Celery King is sold in 25c. and 50c. pnekuges by druggists. ] AMANDUS OSWALD, dealer in Dry Goods, Groceries and Provisions. Roll Butter and Eggs a Specialty. A celebrated brand of XX flour always in stock. Latest Styles of Hats and Caps. All kinds of household utensils. N. W. Cor. Centre and Front Sin., Freeland. P. F. McNULTY, FUNERAL DIRECTOR AND EMBALMER. Embalming of female corpses performed exclusively by Mrs. P. F. McNulty. Prepared to Attend Calls Day or Night. South Centre street, Frcelrtnd. FRANK YOUMAN, Boot and Shoe Repairer. Men's Soles and Heels, 55c. Women's, 40c. Children's (10 yrs up), 30e. Children's (5 to lu yrs), ~")e. First-eluss leather used and all work guaranteed. Nicholas Capeeo Building, Centre Street. Best ( uugh Syrup. Tastes Good. Übo Wi in time. Sold by druggists. Hff coal, 811.0(1; Silvor, liiirdotto & Co., books, 8150.13; H. O. Phillips, books, 81.00; Upper Lehigh Coal Company, coal, 847.25; total, 8217.0' J. A vote of thanks was tendered the retiring members, President Evans and Secretary ltu'msey, after which a tem porary organization was otlected by electing J. W. Lesser as chairman anil George Keller as socrotary. Jacob Zeistloft and Frank Mcllugh qualified as three-year members and Harry Argust as a one-year director. The temporary organization was then made permanent and was followed by the election of Edward Duudt as treas urer. All the ofiiccs were lilled without opposition. The amount of the bond of tho treas urer was fixed at 830,000. The secre tary was Instructed to notify tho audit ors that tho books are ready to be audited. The next mooting will bo held oil Saturday evening. Httzle Township, llazlo township board reorganized Monday evening by electing tho fol lowing officers; President, Director Ncilson; secretary, Director Rohland; treasurer, Director Morgan. Tho salary of the secretary was flxed at 8350 for the year and that of the treasurer at 2 por cent on all muncy paid. Attorney John R. Shurpiuss was chosen solicitor at a salary of 8100 per year tow Fares to Philadelphia Via tho Lehigh Valley Railroad. On account of the Republican national con vention to be held in Philadelphia June 10, the Lehigh Valley Railroad will sell tickets to that point and return, at tho low rate of one fare for tho round trip via the direct route. Tickets will be on sale June 15, 10, 17, IS and 10, limited for return passage on May 20 Inclusivo (affording a ten days' stay in this historic city) and will be honored on any train, except tiie ltlack Diamond express. A special additional fare will bo made for side trip to New York. Consult Lehigh Valley ticket agents for further particulars. Try Helper's Ice cream soda. 81.50 PER YEAIi. KEEP KOOL This is the Season for STRAW HATS, LIGHT CLOTHING, NEGLIGEE SHIRTS. We have all, and for variety of styles and low price, cannot be excelled. Big Line of Gents' Belts. Our Merchant Tailoring Department is under the supervision of Mr. Wm. E. Jones and he will he pleas ed to show you samples of stylish garments if you will drop in. Phila, One-Price Clothing House. S. SEN IE, PHOP. Birkbeck Brick, Freeland. £MIAS. ORION STROII, Attorney and Counselor at Law and Notary Public. Olflcc: Rooms 1 and 2, Rirkbeek Brick, Frcelund JOHN M. CARR, Attorney-at-Law. All legal business promptly attended. PostoHlco Building, - Freelaud. Mclaughlin, Attorney-at-Law. Legal Business of Any Description. Brennnn's Building, So. Centre St. Freeland. R. J. O'DONNELL, Attorney-at-Law. Legal Business Promptly Attended. Campbell Building, - Freeland. A. BUCKLEY, Justice of the Peace. All business given prompt attention. Tribune Building. - ■ Muln Street. N. MALEY, DENTIST. OVEIt BIItKBECK'S STORE, Second Floor, . Birkbeck Brick. jyjRS. S. E. IIAYES, Fire Insurance Agent. Washington Street. None but Reliable Companies Represented. Also agent for the celebrated high-grade I iauos ot 11 a/el ton Bros., New York city. S. S. HESS, DENTIST. 37 South Centre Street. Si'tiond floor Front. - Rcfowlcli Building. ANDREW ZEMANY, Notary Public and Real Estate Dealer. 11l South Centre Street, 2(1 lloor, Freeland. AUBACH'S VIENNA BAKERY. B. C. LAUBACH, Prop. Centre Street, Freeland. Choice Bread of All Kinds, Cakes, and Pas toOider llley aud Novt) Ry Cukes Buked Confectionery and Ice Cream supplied to balls, parties or picnics, with all necessary adjuncts, at shortest notice and fairest prices. Delivery and supply wagons to all parts oj town and surroundings every day. T. CAMPBELL, dealer iu Dry Goods, Groceries, Boots and Shoes. Also PURE WINES I LIQUORS FOII FAMILY AND MEDICINAL PURPOSES. Centre aud Main streets, Freeland.
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