FREELAND TRIBUNE. VOL. XIII. NO. 05. See Our Large Lines of Men's, Boys' Children's Winter Suits and Overcoats. Our Lines of Oxfords CANNOT BE EQUALED. and Raglan Overcoats Positively the Finest Selections to Be Seen Anywhere. Refowich's Wear Well Clothing, Boot and Shoe Honse, Freeland. Largest Stock of Footwear ia lower Luzerne County. Site aiii Chi YYYY UNION-MADE. Manufactured by The Clock Tobacco Co., Scranton, I'a. ■\7l7"illia,m. Sc3n.-wa.rtz;, Sole Agent for Hazleton and Vicinity. GEO. KROMMES, deuler in GROCERIES and. PROVISIONS. Rebate Checks Given for Cash. Rirkbcck and Walnut Streets. LAUBACH'S VIENNA BAKERY. B. C. LAUBACH, Prop. Choice bread of AH Kinds. Cakes, und Pas try, Daily. Fancy und Novelty Cukes baked to Order. COIFECTUIIIY ©■ ItS CHAM 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, dealor In Dry Goods, Groceries, Boots and Shoes. Also PURE WINES M LIQUORS FOJI FAMILY AND MEDICINAL PURPOSES. Centre and Main streets, Freeland. SHOES! SHOES! Nothing But Shoes! Star Shoe Store! Buy your footwear where you won't have to pay interest on other goods. We sell shoes, boots and rubber goods—noth ing else—and you can be accommodat ed here with any thing manufactured in these lines. STAR SHOE STOEE. Hugh Malloy, Prop. Con,o V c 2ut stlu. FREELAND, PA., WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 1000. ROUND THE REGION. After weeks of controversy in their respective papers at Carbondale, E. 1). Lathrop, editor of the Evening Leader, and C. It. Munn, editor of the Review, engaged in a personal encounter yes terday. The prompt interference of passers-by put a stop to the melee, which now will bo aired in the courts. George P. Nesbitt, of YVilkesbarro, was accidentally shot and killed yester day at Mebane, N. C., where ho had gone on a hunting trip. Ho was a son of Abrain S. Nesbitt, the millionaire banker At 1 o'clock this morning a serious fire occurred in Plymouth, and as near as can be learned Ankro Roskos, aged I 25 years, and the four and seven-year old sons of Michael Labeda perished in the flames. Enoch Cleaves, an aged resident of Pittston, accidentally threw some dyna mite into the lire place at his home today. An explosion followed, and the flying debris destroyed Cleaves' eyesight The Delaware and Hudson Company yesterday agreed to pay its miners semi monthly after January 1. Wilkesbarre health oflicers will here after strictly enforce the ordinance pre venting milk dealers from using milk tickets the second time, claiming that there is danger of carrying disease. The Kaicr hotel, Mahanoy City, was damaged by fire to the extent of $3,000 Monday evening. Justice of the Peace Eugeno A. Laub, of Whitehall township, a victim of the typhoid epidemic at Ceoienton and vicinity, died yesterday, aged 32 years. He was one of the best-known citizens of the township. The Summit Hill school board has de cided to add music to the studies in the public schools. "Down on tlie Farm." Mr. Charles Manley, a delineator of Yankee character of marked ability, will present his highly successful comedy-drama, "Down on the Farm," at the Grand opera house Friday even ing. Although the star and play are new to the theatre-goers of this town, both are recognized as a standard at traction in the field of legitimate dra matic art. "Down on the Farm" Is described as one of the most delightfully fascinating plays produced with the ever attractive theme of New England country life for its subject. It has often been compared by prominent critics with the well-known success, "The old Homestead." The company supporting Mr. Manley this season is a comprehensive one, and embodies the best talent. A full band and orchestra is carried with this com pany. You can't afford to risk your life by allowing a cough or a cold to develop into pneumonia or consumption. One Minute Cough Cure will cure throat and lung troubles quicker than any other preparation known. Many doctors use it as a specific for grippe." It is an in fallible remedy for croup. Children like; it and mothers endorse it. Grover's City drug store. ThankHiglvlng; Day at Niagara Falls. One fare for the round trip, via the Lehigh Valley Railroad. Tickets on sale and good going November 28, limited for return passage to December 3 inclusive, and will be honored on any train except the Ulack Diamond express. For additional information, consult Lehigh Valley ticket agents. Roth makers and circulators of counterfeits commit fraud. Honest men will not deceive you into buying worth less counterfeits of De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve. The original is infallible lor curing piles, sores, eczema and all skin diseases. Grover's City drug store. Geo. H. Hartman, Meats and Green Truck. Fresh Lard a Specialty. Centre Street, near Central Hotel. OLD MAIDS' CONVENTION Good Performance Given by Local Talent. Crowded House Witnesses the Burlesque on Aged Soinsters' Club Meeting. Young Ladies Make a Hit "The Old Maids' Convention and Its Results," as given at the Grand opera house last evening by local talent, pleas ed an audience which filled the auditor ium, and at its conclusion many well deserved congratulations were extended to those who took part in the play. The entertainment consisted of two parts, the first consisting of a burlesque on a club meeting of spinsters and pur porting to give the public an insight into the subjects usually discussed and considered by old maids when thoy meet in regular session. A number of the participants did re markably well and showed true dra matic ability. Thoy acted their parts in a most natural manner, while their costumes added greatly to the merri ment of the occasion. The songs, dances and cake walk were also well rendered. The second part consisted of statue posing, and very pretty stage pictures were made by tho hundred or more little girls. The entertainment was under tho di rection of Anna L. Dunkel, of New York city. The program was as fol lows: PART I. "The Old Maids' Convention and Its Results." Dramatic Personnel: Josephine Jano Greene, Pres.... Anna Salmon Kovilly Abigail Hobbs, Sec'y Mrs. Hensel Ruth Jane Seek-no-Furthor, Treas..M. Brown Peachy Pinky White Aquila Johnson Mehitable Selireppenheiser Mrs. F. Smith Gloriaua Celeste Popover.... Dernice Debman Susan Jane Whoopemup Carrie Widdick Clara Arabella Prentice Price Hattie Roth Charity Ann Hopkins Clara Scott Portia Olivia Bennett Edith Phillips Penelope Gertrude Doolittlo Katie Winter Xerrissa Ethel Bodkins Rena Widdick Anxiety Electronner Jennie L. Stenuer Jane Mary Coy Lizzie Wei liver Florind Viola Ketchcn Clara Frazer Priscilla Hope Martha Smith Ophelia Arvllla Hopkins Mary A. Powell Betsy Bobbttt Mrs. Widdick Sophronia Stuckup Anna Birbeck Frances Lucretia Lasthopo Nettie Johnson Priscilla Ax-me-qulok Bessie Shelbumer Patience Desire Longham Maine Brown Faithful Blossom Ada Powell Violet Anna Twaddles Mrs. Sneddon Gloriaua Gadabout Clomio Piefer Charity Longface M. Alberta Soder Professor Make Over John MucFurlund Assistants ! David Phillips Manuel Brior The Man Johu A. Smith PART 11. Selection.—Jennie Deboy. Vocal Solo.—Mr. Price. Statue Poses: 1. Victory. 2. Sweet Slumber. 3. Cymbal Pluyers. 4. Harmony. 5. Looking Buckward. (1. Toilot of the Bride. 7. Home, Sweet Home. Lizzie Jenkins, Mutt ie Lewis, Mabel A. Deb man, M. Linn Vanaukor, Kutheryn F. Sipple, Elsie A. Hartman, Mary S. Steward, Lily Greeby, Emily Boblin, Laura M. Winter, Ruchacl Eastwood, Lizzie Miller, Cora Miller, May Johnson, Elizabeth Sachs, Mattie Lindsay and 100 Little Girls. Former Resident Dead. Edward Tiinony, aged 65 years, who was a resident of Upper Lehigh and Freeland for a number of years, died yesterday at Wyoming, this county, from kidney trouble. He is survivod by the following daughters: Mrs. James C. Yetter, Mrs. Daniel McGee, Mrs. Deter McGovern and Mrs. Stephen Rogers, all of Wyoming; also one son, Patrick. Mr. Timony was related to several people in and around Freeland. The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon. Tho remains will pa9s through town on the train leaving here at 4.42 p. m. on their way to Hazleton, where the interment will be made. Thanksgiving Services. Thanksgiving sorvlcos will be held in several of the local churches tomorrow. Union Services will bo conducted in St. John's Reformed church. Rev. Murphy, pastor of tho English Baptist church, will preach the sermon. Revs. Hall, Kuntz and Kerschner will assist. Special music will bo rendered by the choir. Wants Heavy Damages. A suit to recover damages iu the sum ' of 840,000 has been entered by Rev. Vin cent Dillonis against Mayor Corcoran and the city of I'ittston, and the matter has been referred by the court to a board of arbitration composed of P. 11. Campbell, D. O. Coughlin and VV. J. Trembath. Tuesday next has been fixed as the time for a hearing. Rev. Mr. Dlllouls is a Lithuanian who has become a Protestant and has been lecturing and preaching among his countrymen through the United States. During the summer ho leased a hall at Pittston and issued an invitation to ali Lithuanians to attend a meeting on Sunday, at which time he intended to talk about various things. As the majority of the Lithuanians are Roman Catholics trouble was feared at the meeting and Mayor Corcoran, of Pittston, forbade Dillonis from speak ing. He insisted on doing so and was arrested, locked up and fined. The next Sunday ho advertised another meeting and was again arrested and lined under a city ordinance. Rev. Dillonis alleges that the sum mary action of the Pittston authorities was in violation of the law and in viola tion of the laws guaranteeing free speech. In Favor of Defendant, Attorneys Brown, McHrearty and McLaughlin, sitting as arbitrators in the caso of John J. Boyle vs. John M. Powell, of Allentown, in which the former sued to recover $(>()4.56 for labor performed on houses built for Mr. Powell, have rendered a decision in favor of the defendant. It was shown that the agreement made by Mr. Powell with the original contractor prevented the filing of mechanics' liens against the properties, and on this ground Mr. Boyle, who was a sub-contractor, lost his claim. Died This Morning. George Edward, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Setzer, diod at 10.30 o'clock this morning at the family home on West Main street. Death was due to pleurisy. The child was aged 5 years, 1 month and 27 days. The funeral will take place on Friday after noon. The corpse will be taken on the 1.20 o'clock train to Woatherly, where the interment will bo made. This is the second child Mr. and Mrs. Setzer have lost by death within the past live weeks, Tonight's Ball The seventh annual ball of Jeddo Base Ball Club will be held this ovening at Vannes' opera house. The committee has perfected all necessary arrange ments to give tho friends of the club and all who may attend the ball a very pleasant evening. Thanksgiving Evo balls are usually well attended. Lehigh Valley Labor. Tho Lehigh Valley Railroad and its employes have readied an amicable agreement and there will be 110 further friction, Brakotnen employed on freight and coal trains will receive an udvance in wages from 10 to 25 per cent. Other minor grievances were also settled to the satisfaction of the men. Milk Routes Sold. Daniel lCrommos, of tho Second ward, has disposed of his milk route to Joseph M. Hoffman, of Butler township. Albert Drasher has also sold his milk route. The buyer was H. Cook. Postoffice Hours. Freeland postoffice will be open to the public tomorrow between the hours of 9.30 and 10.30 a. in. and between 0.30 and 7.30 p. m. Miss Annie Dougherty, a young lady residing at Plymouth, was walking through the houso yesterday, when she tripped on a ploce of torn carpet and was thrown violently to the door, ller skull was fractured, and at the hospital It was thought she would die. Tliero is no pleasure in life If you dread going to the table to eat and can't rest at night on account of indigestion. Henry Williams, of Boonville, Ind., says he suffered that way for years, till he commenced the uso "of Kodol Dys pepsia Cure, and adds, "Now I can eat anything I like and ail I want and sleep soundly every night." Kodol Dyspepsia Cure will digest what you eat. Grover's City drug store. Daniel Thomas, Republican, of Maha noy City, who was defeated by William J. Galvin, Democrat, of Shenandoah, for the legislature, has commenced pro ceedings in Schuylkill court to contest tho election. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve will quickly heal the worst burns and scalds and not leave a scar, it can be applied to cuts and raw surfaces witli prompt and soothing effect. Use It for piles and skin diseases. Beware of worthless counterfeits. Grover's City drug store. Tho heavy rain storms during tho forepart of tho week proved a great blessing, breaking, as it did, tho long continued drought in the coal region. If you have ever seen a child In the agony of croup you can realize how grateful mothers are for Ono Minute Cough Cure which gives relief as soon as It Is administered. It quickly cures coughs, colds and all throat and lung troubles. Urover's City drug store. ° LOCAL NOTES WRITTEN UP Short Items of Interest to All Readers. Happenings of the Past Two Days in and Around Freeland Recorded With out Waste of Words. Patrick O'Donnell, an old man from Sandy Run, was taken to Laurytown this morning. Mr. O'Donnell has been a resident of the Lehigh region for the past fifty years. M. S. Kern merer and family, after spending several months at Upper Le high, have returned to their Mauch Chunk residence. Watch repairing at Helper's. Miss Mamc McUlnley, of South Cen tre street, and August Zimmerman will be married tomorrow. All the schools of the vicinity will be closed tomorrow. Foster schools will also be closed on Friday, when the teachers of that district will visit the borough schools. Best 5c cigar in town at Helper's. Charles Boyle, of Bethlehem, is visit ing his daughter, Mrs. Charles Sweeney, on the Hill. James Purcell, of Denver, Is the guest of his son, William, on North Ridge street. Gentlemen, for hats and caps go to A. Oswald. Ho has a nice variety. Mr. and Mrs. James Brennan, of Long Island, N. Y., are spending the week with the former's parents in Coxo addition. Pius Hoffmier, of Scranton, is visiting his son, Joseph, who is dangerously ill at Drifton. Rev. Francis Mack, of St. Ann's church, left yesterday to spend Thanks giving with friends at Archbald, Lacka wanna county. When you want prompt acting little pills that never gripe use DoWitt's Little Early Risers. Grover's City drug store. The train and mail services are be coming very irregular on the Lehigh Valley Railroad. August Eisbacher, of Scranton, is the guest of friends in town. The remains of the late Mrs. Madge Gallagher, of Walnut street, wore fol lowed yesterday morning by a large number of ker friends and relatives to St. Ann's church, where a requiem mass was read, after which the interment was made in the adjoining cemetery. DoWitt's Little Early Risers are the best liver pills ever mado. Easy to take and never gripe. Grover's City drug store. Philip Korschner, of New Tripoli, Le high county, died last week at the age of 85 years. The deceased was the father of Mrs. A. Oswald, of town, who, with Mr. Oswald, attended the funeral this week. A football gamo between Froeland and Ilazleton clubs is being arranged to take place at the Tigers park next Sun day afternoon. PLEASURE. November 38.—Kail of Jeddo ltaso Hall Club at Valines' opera bouse. Ad mission, 50 cents. GRAND OPERAHOUSK Freeluud Opera House Co., Lessees. Friday Evening, Q fl November J U Charles Manley, As (SETH BUCK INS) In The Musical Rural Comedy Drunui, "Down on the Farm" 111 Three Acts, by C. W. Hancock. Supported by u Talented Company. A Metropolitan Production. New Songs, Music and Specialties. 150 Laughs in 150 Minutes. SQUASHTOWN BAND AND ORCHESTRA. Noonday Street Parade. Prices: 25,35 and 50 Cents. Seats on sale ut MoMeuamin's store. $1.50 PER YEAR. Don't Miss the Great Opportunity. It's the Chance of a Lifetime. Now or Never. SENIEIS GREAT TWENTY-DAY CLOTHING AND FURNISHING SALE! A sure 20 to 30 per cent saving on every purchase. Railroad and trolley fare paid on all purchases over 55.00. Phila. One-Price Clothing House. S. SENIE, I*llol'. Birkbeck Brick, Freeland, Pa. £MIAS. ORION STBOH, ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW and NOTARY PUBLIC. Office: ltoomn 1 and 2, Birkbeck Urlek, Freeland JOHN M. CARR, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW. All loyal business promptly attended. Postofllce Building, - Freeland. MCLAUGHLIN, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW. Legal Business of Any Description. Brcminn's Building. So. Centro St. Freeland. R. J. O'DONNELL, H ATTORNEY-AT-LAW. Cumpbell Building, - Freeland. White Huveu Office, Kane Building, Opposite Postoiliee; Tuesdays anil Thursdays. JOHN J. McBREARTY, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW. Legal Business of every description, Firo Insurance, and Conveyancing given prompt attention. * 1 McMenuniin Building,Soutli Centre Street. 'TMIOS. A. HUCKLEY, JUSTICE OF THE PEACE. All business given prompt attention. Tribune Building, Main Street. JJR N. MALEY, DENTIST. OVEIt BIKKBECK'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 high-grade I lanus ul llazelton Bros., New York city. JJR. S. S. HESS, DENTIST. 37 South Centre Street. Second Floor Front, . Kefowlch Building. Wm. Wehrman, aT y* ot -'kß for sale, and repairing ot ull kinds given prompt attention. _____ Centre street, below South. AMANDUS OSWALD," dealer in Dry Goods, Groceries and Provisions. FRESH ROLL BUTTER AND EGGS. A celebrated brand of XX flour always in stock. Latest Hats and Caps. All kiuds of household utensils. N. W. Cor. Centre and Front Sts., Freeland. CTJRRY'S Groceries, Provisions, Green Truck, Dry Goods and Notions are among the finest sold in Freeland. Send a sam ple order and try them. E, J. Curry, South Centre Street. P. F. McNULTY, FUNERAL DIRECTOR AND EMBALMER. Embalming of female corpses performed exclusively by Mrs. I'. F. McNulty. PREPARED TO ATTEND CALLS PAY OR NIGUT, Smith Centre street. Froeland. Whlto Haven people's light against nxborbltant water charges will probably result In a vote by the citizens on the •luestionof establishing a borough plant.
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