FREELAND TRIBUNE. VOL. XIII. NO. 19. s. rait SONS Corner Centre and Luzerne Streets. HOT WEATHER GOODS. The seasonable productions for lessening the discomfort of this ioo-degree weather arc still in de mand. As long as the demand continues we shall endeavor to supply it. We invite special at tention to our LADIES' DRESS GOODS. The newest patterns from the most up-to-date manufacturing es tablishments. In Ladies' Dress Goods we endeavor to carry a re liable stock. (Quality should be considered before price. How ever the price is also a factor, and in this we are confident of giving you entire satisfaction. DRY GOODS. Everything in Dry Goods suit able for the season. We have just received a new line of Plain and Figured Lawns. A large line of cool fabrics at small cost. NOTIONS. Ribbons, Ladies' Ties, Fans and all other seasonable Notions at correct prices. THE CHANCE FOR SHOES. Our Shoes are fast disappearing before the large number of buyers that have been thronging the store during pay-day week. The bulk of the stock has been sold out, but there are many pairs of Fine Shoes left that will bear a moment's in spection when you are contemplat ing a purchase. GROCERIES. The choicest edibles and all the delicacies of the season. Corner Centre and Luzerne Streets. S, Willi & SOSS Are Tou Xjoolsrixig- for HOOTS? SHOES? SLIPPERS? There is no doubt but that you are looking for Shoes at least, because everybody wears Shoes. We have what you are looking for. We don't know what kind of a Shoe it is, but if it is anything at all in the Shoe line we have it, for we have everything that the manufacturers can supply us with. All Summer Goods at Reduced Rates. Special sale of Tan Shoos and Misses' Slippers. STAR SEEQ3 STOEE. Hugh Malloy, Prop, 111 The Neck Is where you foci it. when your collars are sent home from the laundry with u saw edge. When this happens to you, you BAy to yourself. "I'm tired of this. Relieve 1 will make a change. I'll try another place." You will like the way we do up your collars and cull's and shirts. Returned To You Clean and White. We are careful of your linen, handle it gently, use machinery that won't tear it. Let your bundle come, we're always ready —our wagon will call. It will be returned to you the clay promised too. Drop a postal. Freeland Steam Laundry. Clifford H. Heller, Mgr. 135 South Centre Street. BREVITIES. Tho interest and enthusiasm at the Danville district Methodist camp meet ing:, which is being held at Mountain drove, continues to grow. Sunday found all of the cottages and tents filled and the attendance was a record breaker. Milton Koons has accepted a position in A. Oswald's store. The Democratic county committee on Saturday decided to hold the county convention on September 11. The primary elections will be hold on Satur day, September 8. The remains of Theresa, a throe months-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Allen, of lla/.10 Brook, arrived here via Lehigh Valley train at 11.45 o'clock this morning and were interred at St. Ann's cemetery. The child died on Saturday. Tho bans of marriage were announced yesterday at St. Ann's church between Thomas Conahan and Miss Annie Me- Ginloy, both of town. They will be married the latter part of this month. John, the one-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. John Gydos, died at Eckley yester day and will be buried tomorrow after noon at 3 o'clock. Interment at St. Ann's cemetery. 1 lie household goods of Thomas O. Oberrender have arrived here from Wilkesbarro and the family have taken up their residence in tho Bachman block, Centre and Nonh streets. Wednesday will be the Feast of the Assumption and will be observed in several of tho local churches. Miss Mary Stehling, of North Centre street, who was overcome with heat on Friday, is still quite ill. The funeral of Martin Macknevitch. who was killed in No. 5 colliery, Jeddo, on Friday, took place yesterday after noon. Interment was niado in St. Ann's cemetery. A largo number of people appreciated the concert given by St. Ann's band on Saturday evening from the porch of tho Central hotel. The rent of dwelling houses in Free land is gradually increasing. Dr. S. S. Hess, of Freeland, and Miss Lillian Smith, of Butler valley, will be united in marriage on the 28th inst. Rev. W. W. Ilartman yesterday assist ed Rev. .1. C. Bickel at Audenried in conducting the funeral services of tho late James Leonard Andrews. Mrs. William Carter, of Walnut street, who lias been seriously ill, is somewhat improved. Mrs. W. R. Flad was taken witli a severe attack of illness last evening, but is slightly improved today. The Now York Times this morning says that John M. Garimin will prob ably make his home in that city in the near future. I'. X. O'Donnell, whoso hand was in jured recently while at work at l'hilHps burg, N. J., is at liis home in Drifton. The wound is improving rapidly and in time the hand will be O. K. again. Mrs. Peter Carr, tho mother of P. B. Carr, is dangerously ill at her home on Pino street. Emory Kisolo, of Highland, and Miss Paraska Stebnitzki, of Freeland, wore married yesterday at St. Kasirncr's Polish church. A. Oswald was taken suddenly ill on Saturday evening and for a few hours his condition was serious, lie improved rapidly yesterday and is able to be about again. The funeral of tho late VV. F. Iloch was largely attended on Saturday after noon and many beautiful Moral designs were presented by friends. Tho bond of Andrew Umiak, of Free land, as treasurer of the Pennsylvania Roman and Greek Catholic Slavonic I nion, has been placed on lile at Wilkesbarro. It is in tho sum of 4512,000 and John Shigo, P6ter Magagna, P. M. Sweeney, Joseph Johnson and Patrick Meohan are tho bondsman. >IIBCELLANKOUB ADVERTISEMENTS. INSTATE OF JANE GALLAGHER, into of J'j llazle township, deceased. Letters of administration upon tho above named estate having; been granted to tho undersigned, all persons indebted to said estate are requested to make payment, and those having el tims or demands to present the same without delay, to Joseph V. Gallagher. Carr ,V McCarthy, attorneys. LOK SALE CHE Al\ For eush, u house and J 1 lot on Chestnut street, Hirvunton, west of Ridge street, property of John Wulitzky. Also a house and two lots on sumo street, t he property of Philip Meyer. For terms upply to T. A. Rucklev, J. P., Till HUNK building. \TALIJABLF REAL ESTATE FOR HALE. V Ellen Given Estate. Tho southeast comer of Main and Cent i-M streets. consisting of hotel, double business b.oek and dwellings. C. O. Stroll, attorney. Everybody is Looking For GOOD IGE CREAM and the place to get it is at MERKT'S. Wo manufacture all our own Icc Cream, and we guarantee tho public that it is strictly pure in every respect; no adulterations of any kind whatever are used. Picnics, parties and private families supplied. Wholesale and Hetall Confectioner and Tobac conist, Centre Street, Freeland. Condy 0. Boyle, dealer in LIQUOR, WINE, BEER, PORTER, ETC. The til lest brands of Domestic and Imported Whiskey on sale. Fresh Rochester and Shcn audouh Beer and Youngling's Porter on tap. Ub Centre street. FREELAND, PA., MONDAY, AUGUST 13, 1900. UPPER LEHIGH During tho storm early this morning a bolt of lightning struck an electric wire and caused considerable commotion. Nearly every man in town thought it was his particular house that was struck. The town was in total darkness for several hours as a result. Julius Lesser visited friends at White Ilaveu yesterday. John Kemmerer has just purchased two beautiful horses. Both are said to be record breakers. Miss Mame Reiley is visiting friends in Freeland today. Rev. J. Reneka, of St. Johns, olliciat ed at a baptism at the homo of Levi Dreisbach yesterday. Tho little lady's name hereafter will bo Beatrice Alice. Ben jamin Drtimm, of Freeland, was the guest of Levi Dreisbach yesterday. Misses Mary and Louisa Loisenring spent last week at Summit Hill. Ai. Snyder is kept busy doctoring two injured mules. A. C. Leisenring is visiting at Cemen ton. William White left this morning for a short stay at Wild wood, N. .1. Misses Hayes and Agnes Reiley en joyed a drive to tho Rocks yesterday. A now stripping was started this morning near No. 3 slope. Misses Annie and Teresa Bonoina, and Emmett MeGiil, of Freeland, visited friends in town yesterday. Misses Madeline Passurella and Mary Gallagher, of Freeland, spent yesterday in town. Here is an excellent chance for some of our hunters to do some missionary work. In Gley valley last week a fox stole seven chickens from a farmer in broad daylight. Tho fox is still alive. Two cows belonging to Mr. Krommes, of Honey Hole, were shot by some hunt ers last week. They were evidently practicing at hitting the broad side of a barn door. To satisfy the cuiiosltyof many people we would like to state that only deserv ing widows have been employed by the Butler township hoard to take care of the school buildings, namely, Mrs. Horron, Mrs. Molding and Mrs. Kresgo. Thomas O'Donnell and Roger Dover, of Freeland, spent last evening in town. Mrs. William Silk, of Scranton, is vis iting her mother, Mrs. William Challen ger. I Miss Linn and Miss Sinyard, of Sum mit Hill, are the guests of Miss Jeanotto Keenau. Tho breaker, cngino rooms, carpenter shops, and a number of private dwell ings were wired with olectric wires last week. The company is getting ready for a long stretch of full time. Tho work was done by VV. M. Morrison, of Cuiasauqua. Deaih of Mrs. Quinn. Mrs. Ann Quinn, a resident of town for a number of years, died on Friday at tiie homo of her daughter, Mrs. Charles Harvey, In Eckley, where she was visiting. Mrs. Quinn enjoyed a large acquaintance throughout tho region, as was attested by the numbers who attended the funeral from tho residence of hor daughter, Mrs. James J. Maloy, of Freeland. A requiem mass was read over the remains at St. Ann's church tills morning, after which the interment was made in St. Ann's cemetery. Tho deceased is survived by three sons and two daughters, as follows: Cormick, of Peckville, Lackawanna county; Patrick, of Drifton; Con, of Haverhill, Mass.; Mrs. Charles Harvey, of Eckley, and Mrs. James J. Maloy, of Freeland. School Board Meeting. Freeland school board met In special session on Saturday evonlng to deeldo upon the stylo and number of olectric lamps to be ordored for lighting tho Daniel Coxo school. The contract was awarded to the Electric Light Company to install one eight-lamp chandelier In tho Iligh school room and seven two lamp fixtures In the corridors. Tho cost of tho work and fixtures will ho •54.75. The following hills were ordered paid: William Solt, janitor and carpenter work, ©47.03; Mrs. William Solt, clean ing, like; Mrs. Elliott, cleaning, ©13.50; Mrs. Murphy, cleaning, #10; total. •70.73. Tho supply committee was ordered to procure bids for printing 1,200 parents' report cards. The solicitor was ordered to have tho bond of ex-Treasurer Everltt satisfied. Accident at No. 5. Patrick Gallagher, who boardod with Ids slstor, Mrs. Susan McEnruo, at Drifton, was Injured on Saturday at No. 5 culllury, .loddo, by a fall of coal. His right Ihigh was fractured and ho was otherwise hurt about the limbs. The unfortunate man was removed to tho Miners' hospital. Ills injuries are not dangorous, but will disable him for somo time to come. Deadlock Unbroken. No mooting of Foster school board was liolil Saturday evening, although a quorum was present. An informal poll of tho members showed that tho dead locks on attorney and teacher could not be broken, consequently it would have been useless to hold a meeting. One Fare to Detroit and Return. Via the Lehigh Valley Railroad, on account of Knights of Pythias bieniiiol conelavo, August 37-Septenaber 1. Tickets on sale August 35, 2(1 and 27. Consult Lehigh Valley ticket agents for further particulars. PERSONAL David Jones, a Freeland young man who is now conducting a successful printing ollice at Jirlstol, is visiting friends hero. Mr. and Mrs. J. 11. Trevaskis are spending a ten days' vacation at Ocean Grove, N. J. Mr. and Mrs. Alex Vanauker, of Ilaz leton, wore in town yesterday as the guests of Mr. Vanauker's brothers. Miss Hattle Rute is spending her vacation at Tun khan nock. Miss Kate O'Donnell, of Philadelphia, is visiting Hugh O'Donnell and family on Walnut street. Mrs. Alex Ewing, of Now York city, is visiting her mother, Mrs. Lloyd, on Centre street. Patrick McGeehan, of Allontown, is in town for a few days. Mrs. John James has returned from a visit to Bradford county friends. Miss Maggie Pryor, of Wilkesbarro is the guest of Aiiss Annie McMena min. Miss Celia Gallagher, of South Ileber ton, lias returned from a two mouths' stay in Philadelphia. Miss Kate Winters lias returned from a visit to Mauch Chunk relatives. Prof. W. L. Ilouck lias returned from his vacation, which he spent at Berwick. James W. Bell and Robert Dunlap spent yesterday at Niagara Falls. Miss Annie Sliovlin, of Mt. Carinei, spent Sunday witli Freeland relatives. Charles O'Donnell, of Bayonno, N. J., spent Sunday at his home here. Mrs. Charles Kulp and Mrs. Delia Chambers returned yesterday from a two weeks' visit to Brooklyn friends. Mr. and Mrs. William Vanhorn, Miss Jcnnio Vanhorn and John Hodgins at tended the Mountain Grove cauip meet ing yesterday. Miners' Convention. Tho convention of tho United Mine Workers of tho anthracite coal region was opened at llazieton today by tho national oilicers of tho union. All the sessions will be secret, but a press com mittee will furnish the public witli such matter that may be deamed advisable to give to tho newspapers. Nothing of importance will bo transacted today. The questions to be considered are re adjustment of tiie existing wage scale, reduction in the price of powder and tho enforcement of tho semi-monthly pay law. A joint conference, in which tho op erators of the region and tiie mine workers will jointly consider tho wage scale, will be callod, probably the third day of tho convention. Young Men's Excursion On Tuesday of next week an excur sion to Shawanese Lake will bo con ducted by the Young Men's C. T. A. B. Corps. In order to give their employes an opportunity to enjoy a day's outing witli this popular society, tiie superin tendents of (i. B. Marklo & Co. and the Drifton companies liavo instructed their foremen to grant leave of absence to every worker who applies. The Knights of Father Mathew, of llazieton, numbering 128 men, have de cided to attend the excursion in a body, and the committee in charge of tho ex cursion have been assured that at least 400 others will leave that city. The excursion promises to bo one of the largest that Freeland has seen for several years past. Came Tagged from Hungary, Mary Urbana, an orphan, aged 10 years, arrived in llazieton last night from Hungary, having tuade tiie voyage alone. She could not understand a word of English, but tho oilicers aboard ship and the railroad conductors found tho necessary information <>n a card sus pended from a belt around her waist, bearing the words: "I am Mary Urbana. Send me to llazieton, Pa." It did not take long to place hor in the hands of relatives. A Trespass Case. John Lutz, of Butlor valley, was the defendant today In a case of trespass befor^ Squire Buckley. Ho was charged by Daniel Walters with cutting down cherry trees and claiming ownership of a plow and harrow. Tho plaintiff was represented by Attorney Carr and At torney Costello represented Lutz. .Judg ment was rendered in favor of Walters, who was awarded 45175 damages. Burned by Gas, Walter Moses, a former resident of town, was seriously burned by an ex plosion of gas at New I!uck Mountain colliery, Schuylkill county. His face and hands arc severely Injured, but his recovery Is expected. Mr. Moses has many friends and relatives hero. Filled the Vacancy. Miss Catharine Stuinpf, of llazieton, lias boon appointed by llutlur township school directors to fill tho vacancy oc casioned hy the resignation of Miss May Roth. Miss Roth has accepted tho posi tion olTorud her by the Foster township directors. Lost a Watch. Miss Lucy Waldron, of Upper Lehigh, lost an open face silver watch while In Freeland on Saturday, on either Birk beck or Johnson street. Finder will please return to tho owner or to tho Tribune ollice. Smoke and chew Kendall, Clock & Cu.'s XXXX union-made. Mnftd by the Clock Tobacco Co., Scrauton, I'u. Cronies, Provisions, Dry Ms. Nothing but the finest Fresh Gro ceries and Provisions. Our Dry Goods are all new and strictly up to date. Conte in and see them. E. J. Curry. Centre Street, Between South and Luzerne. Cooling Drinks for Warm Weather! Pay a Visit to Our Parlors. ICE CREAM SODA WATER from the fountain with Crushed Fruits; very delicious; all ilavors. Thomas Brown, Jr. Centre and Walnut Streets. MN Complete Stock of Blank Books Just Received. Scliool Supplies, Tablets, Etc. Fine Stationery. JVovels, Magazines. LAI BACH'S VIENNA ISAKKRV. B. C. IAUBACH, Prop. Choice Dread of All Kinds. Cnkes, and Pas- ' try. Dally. Fancy and Novelty Cakes Baked to Urder. CSIFICTIIIEIY © E! CBEAI supplied to halls, 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. GEO. KROMMES, dealer in GROCERIES and PROVISIONS. Rebate Checks Given for Cash. Ulrkbeek and Walnut Streets. Wm. J. ECKERT. HARDWARE, CUTLERY, WALL PAPER, Paints, Oils, Varnishes, Glass, Miners' and Builders' Supplies. South Centre Street, Froclttnd. Confectionery ! T3n.e Best. ALL KINDS OF TOBACCO. VERY FINEST CIGARS. PHE.SU CANDY. ANTON SCHACK, N -y.', Geo. H. Hartman, Meats and Green Truck. Fretih Lard a Speciality, Centre Street, near Central Hotel. PARK VIEW HOTEL Wiues, Liquors, Brandies, etc. FREE LUNCH ON SATURDAY NIGHTS. Henry Krouse, Prop. Front Street. Families and parties wishing to drive out can ho accommodated with teams and refreshments by George Fisher. Gentlemen, for hats and caps go to A. Oswald s. lie has a nice variety. $1.50 PER YEAR I You Are Invited |to Attend. \ Our great Sacrifice Sule of Sum- j| M mer Clothing in now going oil. jU Come before it ta too late if you j| want to save money. j| I Summer Furnishings I llj of all kinds, ineludiug Hats, M •jj Underwear, Shirts, Neckwear, Ji :k etc., marked down to cost price y In order to obtuin money for i{ fall purchases. | $ '■ Phila. One-Price t[! ji | Clothing House \j jj S. SEME. PROP. |j (| Birkbeck Brick, Freelancl. jji Centre Street, below South. Repairing of Any Kind. WATCHES and CLOCKS for SALE. CONFECTIONERY AND CIGARS. Fresh Roasted Peanuts, Bananas, Dates, All the Daintiest Fruits of the Season. Kusltnerick Bros., South Centre Street. £MIAS. OUION STROH, ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW uud NOTARY PUBLIC. Office: Roomslnml3.Dlrkbcck Drlck,Freeland JOHN M. CARE, ATTORN EY-AT-LAW. All legal business promptly uttcudcd. Postoffice Building, - Freeland. QEORUE McLAUUHLIN, ATTORN EY-AT-LAW. Legal Business of Any Description. Brcnnan's Building, So. Centre St. Freeland. J5 J. O'DONNELL, ATTORN EY-AT-LAW. Legal Business Promptly Attended. Campboll Building, • Freeland. JOHN J. MoBREARTY, ATTORN EY-AT-LAW. Legal Business of every description, Fire Insurance, and Conveyancing given prompt attention. McMcunmin Building, South Centre Street. 'jniOS. A. BUCKLEY, JUSTICE OF THE PEACE. All business given prompt attention. Tribune Building. - . Main Stroot. JJR N. MALEY, DENTIST. OVEIt BIItKBECK'S STOItE, Second Flour, ■ ■ Birkbuuk Brick. S. E. HAYES, FIRE INSURANCE AGENT. Washington Street. Nono but reliable companies represented. Also agent for the eelel,ruled high-grado Pianos 111 llu/.cllon Bros., New York city. TJR. S. S. HESS, DENTIST. 37 South Centre Street. Second Floor Front. - liefowich Building. ANDREW ZEMANY, NOTARY PUBLIC. and REAL ESTATE DEALER. 11l South Centre Street, 2d floor, Freeland. Smoke and chow Kendall, Clock <fc union-made. Mnftd by the Clock Tobacco Co., Scranton, Pa.
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