FREELAND TRIBUNE.
VOL. XIII. NO. S
Boots
and
Shoes
At Cost!
We are closing out our
Footwear Line and assure you
that we are offering better bar
gains than any other house in
town. We ask you to call
and examine the stock. We
have marked every pair down
to cost price. The stock com
prises all the latest styles.
Our shoes are made of good
wearing material, and we can
fearlessly say, that, at the price
we are asking for each pair,
they cannot be matched in
town.
Besides Boots and Shoes,
we have
o-coids
nsroTioosrs
and
GEOCEEIES.
S. WENNER
k SONS.
Corner Centro and
Luzerne Streets.
EXTRA BARGAINS
IN
BOOTS,
SHOES,
RUBBERS
AND
SUPPERS.
All summer goods at re
duced rates.
Special sale of
Tan Shoes and
Misses' Slippers.
HUGH MALLOY,
Corner Centre and Walnut Streets.
Freeland School
MUSIC and
LANGUAGES.
Instruction given in
Voice Culture, Solo Singing,
Piano and Organ Playing,
llannony, Counterpoint
and Composition.
Greek, Latin,
French, German, and English.
( German Conversation a Specialty.
P. C. POYSER, M. B.
Director.
Instruction Riven in all elementary subjects
preparatory to entering college. Apply at
Liie Tribuue office tor . eutulogue.
CONTRACT
AWARDED
J. E. Griffith Will Build
New Assembly Room.
School Board Prepares for
Increasing Number of Pu
pils—Teachers Assigned
and Salaries Fixed.
At a special meeting of the school
board last evening, attended by Direc
tors Kline, Trevaskis, Bell, Krommes,
Isaacs, Vanhorn, Everitt and MeCole,
the contract to remodel the third lloor
of the Daniel Coxe school, for the pur
pose of accommodating the High school
pupils, was awarded to James E. Grif-
Htil, of town, he being the lowest bidder.
Two proposals were received for the
work, as follows:
James E. Griffith $1,275
L. 11. Lentz, agent 1,285
The new room will be erected in the
vacant space on the third floor of the
Daniel Coxe building and will be 32x45
feet in size. It will accommodate about
100 pupils, and will be used by the High
school teachers and pupils.
A laboratory, 17x14 feet, will also be
erected on this floor, also cases for 500
library books, supply shelves, etc. The
increasing number of pupils in the
lower grades has forced the High school
from its present quarters and made the
erection of the new assembly room a
necessity.
Mr. Griffith's contract is to be com
pleted by August 23.
A proposal was read from Asa Bute to
wire tin; Daniel Coxe building for elec
tric light at a cost of $48.50, and another
from the same party to rearrange the
electric bell and speaking tube system
of the building for $25. Mr. llute was
given both contracts.
A list of new furniture required be
fore the coming torm opens was pre
sented and the secretary was authorized
to procure prices on the same.
The corps of teachers appointed on
the 3d inst. was assigned as follows,
together witli their monthly salaries;
DANIEL COXE SCHOOL.
E. F. Hanlon, vice principal, S7O; as
sistant High school and A grammar.
Kate Kogau, $12.50; room No. 1; B
g laminar.
Tillie Lindsay, S4O; room No. 2; A
intermediate.
Myron Zimmerman, $52.50; room No.
3; B intermediate.
Bid McLaughlin, $10; room No. 4; C
intermediate.
Kate Timony, S4O; room No. 5; A
primary.
Kate Winters, S4O; room No. 0; B
primary.
Mattie Brown, $10; room No. 7; C
primary.
Isabella Crawford, $37.50; room No. 8;
0* primary.
KCKLKY l. COXE SCHOOL..
George McLaughlin, principal, $00;
room No. 4; C intermediate.
Sarah M. Donnenny, $42.50; room No.
3; A primary.
Anna Senscnbach, S4O; room No. 2;
II primary.
Annie Gillespie, S4O; room No. 1; C
primary.
EAST HOI 111 lIEHEKTON.
George C. Farrar, $52.50; C interme
diate and A primary.
Carrie Bilger, S4O; B and C primary.
HI It V AH TON.
Edgar Schmidt, $45; A B and C
primary.
All teachers have been engaged for
MISCELLANEOUS ADVERTISEMENTS.
I AST AT fi OF JOHN TOOMEV, into of
Jli Freeland, deceased.
Letters tcstnmc.utary upon the above named
estate having been granted to the undersigned,
all persons indebted to said estate are request
ed to make payment, und those having claims
or demands to present the same, without de
lay, to Mary Ann Brenoen.
. L'has. Orion Stroll, attorney.
YT7ANTED. —Bids for hauling on following
VV materials lroin L. V. It. It. to new
Freeland brewery:
Brick per thousand.
Sand per ton.
Lime per bushel.
Price pei duy for double teams.
Send bids to
Henry Knerr, PottsviUe, Pa.
IP STATE OF JACOB MOCK, late of Jeddo,
JJj deceased.
Letters testamentary upon"the above named
estate having been granted to the undersign
ed, all persons inuebted to said estate are re
quested to make payment, and those having
claims or demands to present the sumo, with
out delay, to Eiiy.ibotli.Mock.
IPOU SALE CHEAP.—For cash, a house and
J' lot on Chestnut street, Birvanton. west
of Itidgo street, property of John Walitzky.
Also a houso and two lots on sutao street, the
property of Philip Mover. For terms apply
to T. A. Buckley, J. P., Thiiiunk building.
V 7 ALU ABLE HEAL ESTATE Ft HI SALE.
\ Ellen (iiven Ksuitc. The southeast
corner of Main and Centr* streets, consisting
of hotel, double Business bock and dwellings
C. (). Stroll, attorney.
[POUND.—On July 4. in Freeland, a pure
J containing money. Owner can obtain
same at Tribune office after describing prop
erty ana paying charges.
FREELAND, PA., WEDNESDAY, JULY IS, 1900.
one year and contracts will be signed by
each. All teachers who taught last
term in Freeland are assigned to the
buildings heretofore occupied by them.
The salary list shows no decreases.
On the contrary, the salaries of the
following teachers have been advanced
$2.50 each per month: Messrs. Hanlon,
Zimmerman and Farrar, Misses Rogati,
Winters, Crawford and Gillospie and
Mrs. S. M. Denneny.
All the schools will open on Monday,
August 27. A nine mouths' term was
decided upon.
COUNCIL MEETING
Janitor Bond Ordinance I'asned Over
the Veto of Burgere* Boyle.
Councilman Kline, DePierro, Meehan,
Sweet, Moerscbbacher, Smith, Bute
and Hudewick were present at a meet
ing of council Monday ovenlng. The
sanitary condition of .the town was dis
cussed, several, complaints of nuisances
having been made. Council ordered
the street commissioner to enforce the
ordinance against all persons who main
tain nuisances and refuse to connect
with the sewers.
The City Concert Club, of Ila/.leton,
was given the use of the Public park
next Friday evening.
The street committee reported that
the Johnson estate had been notified to
remove all obstructions placed on Pine
street. The damage dono by rain to
West Walnut street property has not
been calculated yet, and council ac
cepted an invitation from the committee
to view the property in a body, which
was done last evening.
A recommendation from the same
committee, that work begin at once 011
Carbon street sewer, was approved.
The establishing of a grade on North
Centre street was loft over until the
territory can be viewed by council.
The tax rate was lixed at 13 mills—B
for.light and water and 5 for borough
purposes.
A veto of the janitor bond and lock-up
fee ordinance was recoived from Bur
gess Boyle and read. lie disappro\od
of the charge of $1.50 for each prisoner
placed in the borough lock-up by magis
trates, claiming the amount is too high.
The ordinance was again taken up and
by the votes of all members present,
except Mr. Meehan, was passed over
the veto. The ordinance was ordered
printed in one Freeland paper.
A Double Affliction.
The friends of the family of ex-Rep
resentative William R. Jeffrey, of Ilaz
leton, will bo sorry to learn of thedouble
affliction which occurred at his home
yesterday. William R., aged 2 months
and 4 days, died in tho morning. The
funeral will take place at 2 o'clock to
morrow afternoon, and the remains will
bo interred in the cemetery in that city.
Last evening while the twelvo-year
oid daughter, Gertrude, was on her way
home from McAdoo, she thought the
trolley car in which she was riding
had beon struck by lightning. She
leaped to the ground and was severely
Injured. The girl was taken to tho
Miners' hospital, where it was found she
had sustained a compound fracture of
the left leg.
The family has many friends In Free
land. and vicinty, all of whom sympa
thize witli them in their affliction.
Home From Hospital.
Mrs. T. J. Riley, of Walnut street,
has returned from Philadelphia with
her eleven-year-old son, Arthur, who
was successfully treated at Will's Eye
hospital for an ailment to one of his
eyes. Some time ago tho boy, while in
the woods, felt his eye smarting and
rubbed it quite hard. Later the mem
ber began to inllame, and it was feared
that poisonous moisture from some of
the wood he had handled had entered
the eye. lie was taken to the hospital
named above and has been completely
cured.
Choir Reorganized
The choir of St. John's Reformed
church has been reorganized with the
following as members:
Sopranos—Mrs. Harry McClelland,
Miss Clara Brittain, Mrs. James J.
Brobst.
Altos—Miss Carrie Bilger, Miss Katie
Yocli, Miss Lizzie Hess.
Tenors—ll. L. Edmunds, W. M. Piper,
A. W. Brittain.
Bassos—Charles 11. Wolfe, Henry
Stuntz, V. A. Oswald.
Organist—Miss Nettie Sholhatner.
Will Meet Dr. Brown,
The directors and instructors of tho
Mining and Mechanical Institute will
meet Dr. Brown, of tho Lehigh univer
sity, tomorrow evening. The meeting
will tako place at the residence of Mrs.
Eekley B. Coxe, Drifton. Important
matters pertaining to tho future of the
institute will be discussed at the confer
ence.
CAME BACK
FROM DEATH
Soil Long Mourned as Dead
Is Home Again.
Was Reported Drowned in
the Spanish War and His
Parents Believed the Ru
mor—A Happy Meeting.
Miss Eli/.abetli Stumpf, of Ilazleton,
is visiting her sister, Mrs. P. C. Poyser,
North Washington street.
W. D. Gerlach, of Ilazleton, paid
Freeland a visit last evening.
During the Spanish-American war
Richard Stack, aged 20 years, son of
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Stack, of Girard
vilie, was reported drowned from a
transport off Havana harbor. The re
port was never contradicted, and the
grief-stricken parents had no reason to
doubt the accuracy of the news they
had received.
Last evening an apparent stranger,
but In fact the long-lost son, entered the
Stack home unannounced. His face
was so changed and bronzed by exposure
to a tropical sun that his parents did not
recognize him. lie stood before them
several minutes awaiting a welcomo,
but, seeing that they did not appear to
know him, he exclaimed: "Father and
mother, you surely remember me."
The sound of his voice was enough.
In a second ho was in the arms of his
parents,' who shed tears of joy and
thanked God for their son's safe return.
In explaining how the report of his
deatli was circulated, Richard says that
while on the transport Missouri clothing
and valuables were stolen from him by
one of the crew. Ho could not discover
who the thief was and never regained
possession of the stolen property.
Some time afterward the thief fell
overboard and was drowned. When the
body was recovered the face was unre
cognizable, but as the body was habited
i i Stack's clothing and bore some of his
valuables, it was concluded that ho was
the man who was drowned.
All Night in Quicksand.
John Condon, a half demented resi
dent of Pittston, had a narrow escape
from death from suffocation on tho
banks of tho river near his home.
lie wandered about the streets during
the heated portion of tho day, and when
evening came wont to the river to cool
off. Taking off shoes and stockings, lie
waded into the water to his knees. He
did not find relief and started toward
the shore.
As he was about to step on tho batik
he sank suddenly to his head in a bed
of quicksand. He remained in that
position all night.
Two fisherman discovered tho head of
the unfortunate man, and rescued him
after a half hour's hard work.
Salmon Iron Works.
Tho Salmon Iron Works are placing
in position two large machines which
have just been received from Now York
city. The brick and carpenter work
has been completed in the moulding de
partment and the now machines will
bo set up temporarily in this building
until the main machine shop is ready.
The company is already crowded with
orders, and it is necessary to do this in
order to get some of the work started.
Tho corporation has a capital of
SIO,OOO and will employ from thirty-five
to forty hands when In operation.
Public Park Hydrant.
Tho hydrant in tho Public park is
used very carelessly by a number of
young boys who congregate there every
day. Oue spigot has beon broken this
summer by the hard usuage given it.
Tho hydrant Is quito a convenience to
thirsty people who travel through the
park, and the borough authorities
should not allow its usefulness to bo im
paired by the urchins who assemble on
the ground.
Will Probated.
The will of the late Jacob Mock, of
Jeddo, who died on tho fith inst., was
probated yesterday before Deputy Regis
ter 11. P. Kuntz, of Ilazleton. The will
directs that his wife, Elizabeth Mock,
shall receive all his estate, to ho used by
her as she desires. Mps. Mock Is also
named as executrix. Tho will is dated
January 20, 1800.
Child Dead at Jeddo
Nellie lirislln, aged 1 week, died yes
terday at Jeddo. The child was the
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John J.
lfrislln and was burled this afternoon
at St. Ann's cuiuetery.
Cooling Drinks
for Warm Weather!
Pay a Visit
to Our Parlors.
ICE CREAM
SODA WATER
from the fountain with Crushed
Fruits; very delicious; all flavors.
Thomas Brown, Jr.
Centre ami Walnut Streets.
WOODS'S!
Sporting Goods,
Newspapers, Books,
Stationery, etc.
igars a Specialty.
SILAS WOODRING'S
Centre and Main Streets.
LAUBACH S VIENNA BAKERY.
B. C. LAUBACH, Prop.
Choice Bread of All Kinds, Cakes, and Pas
try, Daily, fancy and Novelty Cukes iiakflU
to Order.
COIfECTIOIIIY ® IDE CIEAI
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.
Confectioner;!
THE,BEST.
Saratoga
Penny
Ice Cream.
Cigars and Tobacco.
Fresh Candy.
ANTON SCHACH,
Next to Postoffice.
Narrow Escapes at Fire.
The largest Ore that portion or Pitts
ton township known as Cork La no has
experienced broke out yesterday in the j
saloon of Thomas lirown, and there
being no water in the district, the lire
department was powerless. The flames
spread from house to house, and an en
tire block is in ruins. The property de
stroyed includes several houses belong
ing to the Heap estate and structures
owned by Thus. Walsh and Win. Hart
ley.
Brown's wife, who was seriously ill, '
had to be carried from the burning j
building upon a mattress, while several
children wore saved from being cremated
in one of the Reap houses by dropping
them out of the second-story windows.
Tho one-story shanty occupied by
Huggerty, the alleged Klondike million
aire, had a close call, as did also tho
principal schoolhouso in the district.
The loss will foot up $3,000, with an
insurance of perhaps half that amount.
Try Koiper's ice cream soda.
Hp BILL!
SUNDAY,
JIJLT" 22.
TIGERS vs.
PLYMOUTH.
TIGERS PARK,
FREELAND.
Orame at 3 13.I 3 . TvT.
ADMISSION, 15c.
LADIES FREE.
$1.50 PER YEAR,
Great Sliirt Sale i
;u We have a number of Shirts
Jj' on hand that are "Just the $
it Thing" for this weather. We ffi
if. want you to have the pleasure M
M of wearing them while they vS
are still appropriate. The ij
•f, stock consists of X
•| Negligee, &
j Madras,,,,, f
Silk Fronts.
)jj Some have collars attached; jj.
it some have two collars de- (H
ijj taclied; some are without col- W
lars; all are of this season's
:lf production. Your choice, • A
I 49c j
| Phila. One-Price W
I Clothing House $
if Birkbeck Brick, Freeland.
AMANDUS OSWALD,
dealer in
Dry Goods, Groceries
and Provisions.
FRESH ROLL BUTTER AND EGGS.
A celebrated brand of XX Hour
always in stock.
Latest Styles of
Hats and Caps.
All kinds of household utensils.
W. W. Cor. Centre and Front Sis., Freeland.
WM. J. ECKERT.
HARDWARE, CUTLERY, WALL PAPER,
Paints, Oils, Vuruishcs, Glass,
Minors' and Builders' Supplies.
South Centre Street, Freeland.
Geo. H. Hartman,
Meats and Green Truck.
Freak Lard a Specialty.
Centre Street, near Central IlotcH.
Confectionery and Cigars,
Fresh Roasted Peanuts,
Alt tlic Daintiest Fruits Jar
Summer Fating.
SSZ'va.sli.xj.ericlc Bros.
South Centre street.
£MiAS. ORION STROH,
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW
niitl
NOTARY PUBLIC.
Office: Rooms laml 2, Birkbeck Brick, Freeland
JOHN M. CARR,
ATTORN EY-AT- LAW.
All legal business promptly attended.
Postofflco Building, ... Freeland.
MCLAUGHLIN,
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW.
Legal Business of Any Description.
Breniian's Building, So. Centra St. Freeland.
R. J. O'DONNELL,
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW.
Legal Business Promptly Attended.
Campbell Building, - Freeland.
JOHN J. McIIREARTY,
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW.
Legal Business of every description, Flro
Insurance, and Conveyancing given prompt
attention.
McMennniin Building. South Centre Street.
A. BUCKLEY,
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.
All business given prompt attention.
Tribune Building, Main Stroct.
TJR N. MALEY,
DENTIST.
OVER HI UK BECK'S STORE,
Second Floor, ■ . Birkbeck Brick.
jyjRS. S. E. HAYES,
FIRE INSURANCE AGENT.
Washington Street.
Nono but reliable companies represented.
Also agent for the celebrated hlgh-grado
I'ianos of Ha/.elton Bros., New York city.
J~JU. S. S. HESS,
DENTIST.
37 South Centra Street.
Second Floor Front, - Hefowlcll Building.
ANDREW /.EMANY,
NOTARY PUBLIC.
uud
REAL ESTATE DEALER.
11l South Centra Street, 2d llonr, Freeland.
Lattinie.r ball club bas so far boon un
successful In its efforts to arrange an
other gamu with Uazleton Athletics.