FREELAND TRIBUNE. VOL. XIII. NO. 78. FOR HOLIDAY FOOTWEAR DON'T FORGET Rcfowlch's Wear Well Clothing and Shoe House Rcfowlch Building, Frcelatid. Remember the Big Sale. AT LAUBACH'S You can get the Finest Con fectionery in the market. We carry large and well as sorted stocks of all grades of Pure Candies and, while are prices are no higher than elsewhere, we guarantee you a better class of goods for the same money. We sell Mixed Candy as low as 4 lbs for 25c. We also have a very com plete stock of High-Grade Candies, including the Fa mous Eowney and Nuss Makes. Dolls I Dolls! Dolls! Our Doll department is a perfect paradise for the little ones. Come and see our variety. Come into the store and view them. Not one-tenth of our display can be seen from the outside. Dolls of Every Kind and at prices which will fit everybody's purse. We also have hundreds of other Holi day Novelties, too numer ous to mention in this space. All sorts of Toys and every thing that can make your little one happy can be had AT LAUBACH'S LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S COATS. A very pretty line of these goods to select from. To close out the lot we have marked down the price on all coats in our store. MILLINERY GOODS of every description as low as can be had anywhere in town. Dressmaking of all kinds. MRS. R. THOMPSON, South Centre Street. SLIPPERS FOR HOLIDAYS Anything you may select in Slip pers—or, for that matter Shoes— for holiday remembrances included in our unapproachable stock. Alligator, Seal, Velvet, Black or Brown Vici Kid, In all styles from 50c up. All styles of Felt Slippers and Shoes, both ladies and gentlemen. Jersey Leggins for ladies, girls and children. Fancy Colored Boots for babies. Rubber Goods of every descrip tion at prices which will meet with your approval. Call and see them. You are welcome if you wish to buy or not. STAR SI-EOIE STOBE. Hugh Malloy, Prop. ConeT Z SSL* FREELAND, PA., WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2(3, 1900. 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. Rev. James E. Vanghan, O. S. A., a member of the faculty of Villauova college, died on Monday at the German hospital, Philadelphia, where he had been operated upon for appendicitus. The deceased was 3(3 years of age and was well known in town, where ho had made many friends during his numerous visits Toys of all kinds at Merkt's. Oakdale No. 4 colliery shut down at 8.30 o'clock this morning on account of a serious cave-in at that mine. The extent of the damage has not yet been learned. Holiday noveltios at Merkt's. General Manager Alvan Markle, of the Lehigh Traction Company, held a consultation with motormen and con ductors and explainod to them his de sire to organize among them a beneficial union. The men recently formed a labor union, and some fear that this is an attempt to disrupt it. Christmas candy at Keiper's. The scarcity of wator is again giving coal companies serious trouble. Water trains are being run steadily by the D. S. & S. and the Lehigh Valley Railroads for the collieries in this vicinity. Toys of all kinds at Merkt's. Christmas was observed In Freeland in a quiet manner. In a majority of the churchos services were held The day was pleasarit and bright, but the absence of snow was regretted by many wh© prefer winter weather at this time of year. Christmas tree ornaments at Keiper's. lion. 11. W. Ilaworth will leave for H&rriaburg tomorrow to engage quarters during the session of the legislature. Mr. M. M. E. May, most successful who has ever been here, can be seen at the Central hotel a few days longer. Markle & Co.'s and Coxe Bros. & Co.'s mine and 9hop employes will be paid the latter part of this week. Gentlemen, for hats and caps go to A. Oswald. lie has a nice variety. The fair at Eckley Catholic church was well attended yesterday. Every 25-cent purchase at Laubach's gives you a chance on a handsome doll. John Obordorfer, of Fittston, has been appointed merchantile appraiser for 1901 by the county commissioners. DoVVitt's Little Early Risers are dainty little pills, but they never fail to cleanse the liver, remove obstructions and invigorate the system. Grover's City drug store. PLEASURE. Decembor 31.—Twentieth Century Ball of Tigers Athletic Club at Valines' opera house. Admission, 50 cents. Help is needed at once when a per son's life Is in danger. A neglected cough or cold may soon become serious and should bo stopped at once. One Minute Cough Cure quickly cures coughs and colds and the worst cases of croup, bronchitis, grippe and other throat and lung troubles. Grover's City drug store. MISCELLANEOUS ADVERTISEMENTS. T OST.—Membership card of Carpenters' Union, No. 3W>, Newark, N. J. Finder please return to Tribune olttce. GRAND OPERA HOUSE. Freeland Opera House Co., Lessees. Thursday Even ing, Dec. A i The Thrilling Sensational Melodrama, THE SPAN OF LIFE presented with AM Eutirc New Equipment of Beautiful Scenery. THE W()UED'S MOST FAMOUS AC'UOBATS. The Donazettas FORMING The Human Bridge, Thirty feet above the stage, over which three people run to safety. "IVTico Great LighthousoScene UUli L IVll&O The Living Span! YOU SEE THE BRIDGE MADE. YOU SEE THE ESCAPE OVER IT. Music by DePierro's Orchestra. PRICES: 25, 35, 50 and 75 Cents. Seats on Sale at MeMeuamin's store three days before date of show. PERSONAL Hon. John Lelsenrlng left today for Philadelphia, where ho will spend the winter. A special train carried him from Upper Lehigh to the city. Patrick O'Donnell, of Elizabeth, N. J., is the guest of his parents on North Ridge street. James and John Boyle, of Lansford, spent Christmas with Freeland relatives. John Rohlands, of Drifton, is visiting his daughter, Mrs. John Cunningham, in Cleveland, Ohio. Charles O'Donnell, of Bayonne City N. J., is visiting his mother, Mrs. J. C O'Donnell. Mr. and Mrs. YV. W. Peeler, of Phil a delphia, are visiting the latter's parents Mr. and Mrs. B. R. Davis. John 11. Thomas and family, of North Ridge street, spent yesterday at Mt. Cartnel. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Pettlt, of North Contre street, visited Coleraine relatives yesterday. Bernard McDevitt, of Catataqua, is visiting here. Charles Dinn, of Alleutowo, spent yesterday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Benhard Dinn. Louis Ortner, of Lehigh uuiversity, is spending the holiday vacation at Drif ton. Miss Sarah A. Dodson, of Wilkesbarre, spent Christmas with her mother on Walnut street. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel J. Boyle, of Mahanoy City, are visiting Upper Le high friends. Miss Maine Lindsay came down from Scranton to spend Christmas here. Stanley and Winfield 3. Oberronder, of Wyoming seminary, spent Christmas with their parents. Scranton Trolley Strike On, car, manned by Superintendent of Transportation Patterson and Dis patcher McTaggart, was run over the Scranton Traction Company's lines yes terday. This car carried the United States mail, and was only in operation a few hours. Agents of the company are working industriously in the large cities booking men to take the places of the strikers, and all incoming trains bring the importod men. Committees of the strikers meet all trains, and thus far have succeeded In persuading the men to return home. At 0 o'clock last evening forty men arrived from New York to take the strikers' places. After having boon given a big dinner at tho company's expense each and every one of the im portod men went to strike headquarters and agreed to join their ranks. The strikers are confidently claiming a victory, while the company Is deter mined to operate the lines with non union men. A Good Entertainment. An excellent program was rendered at the Grand opera house last evening under the auspices of the Good Wills Athletic Association. The first part consisted of a minstrel show, with 8. E. Woodrlng and James Bell as onduicn and Morris McClollan as interlocutor, assisted by a number of young men and ladies. {Several up-to-date songs wero sung, and the original witticisms and locals hits made won the minstrels much applause. The balance of the program was ren dered in a creditable manner, in the order given in Monday's issue. John Boyle, of Lansford, also contributed several songs to the evening's enjoy ment. Joining the Union. From tho Tumnquu Register. Though the first steps of the national organizers of tho United Mine Workers to organize tho miners in tho Panther Creek valley were bitterly opposed, and to a great extent by the minors them selves, there is now no region in the whole state where this vast association has inoro enthusiastic supporters or more thoroughly organized locals. Benjamin James and his assistants have done their work well. By the first of tho year it is expected all locals in the valloy will increase their initiation feet to $5. Meetings are being held temporarily on Sunday after noons for the accommodation of those who work nights and desire to join. Twentieth Century Ball. ' Nowhere in Pennsylvania will tho twentieth century dawn upon a greater scene of splendor than in Freeland. Tho Tigers Athletic Club will greet 1901 with a ball tho like of which will eclipse anything in that line the coal region has ever witnessed. The decorations, one of the features of tho Tigers balls, have been commenced, and are being carried forward on a scale of magnificence and magnitude which will make the interior of Valines' opera house next Monday evening the most beautiful building in the state. FIRE IN A LACE MILL Thousands of Curtains To tally Destroyed. Mill at Which a Strike Is in Progress Loses Heavily From a Blaze—lncendiar- ism Is Suspected A serious fire broke out at about 0 o'clock Monday evening In the Wyoming Valley lace mill, Wilkesbarre. The fire originated on the third Moor, in the monding department, but in what manner the ofiicials do not know, al though incendiarism is suspected. In the mending department were between 8,000 and 10,000 pairs of lace curtains. Some of them had been mended, others partially finished, and still others had not yet gone through the hands of the girls. The fire started among these curtains and they were excellent food for the ilames. About 1,000 pairs of the curtains were entirely consumed, as nearly as could bo learned, and probably 3,000 pairs were partially burned and they will, of course, be a total loss. The remainder of the curtains were soaked witli water. If they can bo straightened out and dried in time they may be saved, but in case they become mildewed beforo they can be dried the whole lot will be a total loss. The curtains are worth from 50 cents to $2.50 a pair and the loss in this direction will be about $5,000. The woodwork on this floor was also some what damaged by the lire, the flames going along the walls, coiling and framework. The damage to the build ing will amount to probably SBOO. The girls who went on strike at the mill have not returned to work yet. There are about 180 of the 375 girls at the mill on strike and they went out in sympathy with the weavers who quit some months ago, tlioir places being taken by othor woavers from Brooklyn. School Entertainment. The Morcy Literary Society of St. Ann's convent school gave an entertain ing program on Friday afternoon, as follows: Recitation, Miss A. Ileilly. Essay, Miss A. Mulreany. Reading, Miss Nellie Timony. Vocal solo, Miss Anna Bonoma. Recitation, Miss B. Gillespie. Organ prelude, Miss M. B. Johnson. Reading, Miss Anna Gaffney. Essay, Miss Nellie Meehan. Organ solo, Miss Grace Sweeney. Recitation, Miss M. GalTney. Story, Miss A. Denneny. Critic, Miss L. Furoy. Essay, Miss M. Dover. Organ solo, Miss M. I). Johnson. Reading, Miss M. Jacobs. Question box, by Miss Rose McColo, closed the meeting. Weddings of the Week. Thomas Jones, of the Second ward, and Miss Lizzie Stutzman, of Donald son, wero married yesterday at the bride's home. Rev. P. Marshall yesterday united in marriage Harry Reinsmith and Miss Zemrie Trantor, both of tho Hill. Charles A. Dinn, of Allentown, and Miss Emily E. Woigand, of South Centre street, were married this afternoon by Rev. E. Marshall. They will reside in Allentown. Daniel McLaughlin, of North Ridge street, and Miss Bid O'Donnell, or Coxe addition, will be married tomorrow at St. Ann's church. "The Span of Life." The teaching of a great moral or his torical lesson, or the interjection into the characters of an overwhelming humanity, is tho only way in which a play can be made really great and se cure universal and lasting popularity. It was tho incorporation, by the dis tinguished dramatist, Sutton' Vane, of these ideas into his great play, "The Span of Life," that made it a wonderful success in every country where theatres are built and where acting is recognized as an art. For six years "The Span of Life" has been played with success and uudimmed popularity. Its record has never been equalled by a modern play, and its production this season is as wel come as ever. At the Grand opera house tomorrow evening. Many persons have had the experience of Mr. Peter Sherman, of North Strat ford, N. 11., who says, "For years 1 suffered torture from chronic Indigestion, but h'odol Dyspepsia Cure made a well man of mo." It digests what you oat and Is a certain cure for dyspepsia and every form of stomach trouble. It gives relief at once even in the worst cases, and can't help but do you good. Dro ver's City drug store. Candy, nuts, fruits of evory descrip tion, etc. at Merkt's. Merry Christmas! -A_ GOLD nvLXisrui : Our SIB,OOO Stock of Fine Tailor-Made Clothing, Shoes, Hats and Furnishings must be sold. Two garments for the price of one. Now is your chance to get high grade merchandise at your own figures. Owing to the Strike, Politics and Unfavorable Weather, we were unable to dis pose of them as in former seasons. The Selection Is Complete, Fresh and This Season's Production, It will pay you to travel a hundred miles to pur chase at oar store f rom now until the entire stock is sold. It is needless to say we aduertise facts. II 'e never fill your yards and doors with sensational advertisements. JUe never promised anything we did not fulfill. The working people have dealt with as since we located here, because we don't work the people. We never trea ted 'your child different than we treated you. We have Hie entire confidence and patronage of Freeland and vicinity and we deserve it. As a SPECIAL HOLIDA."ST I3>TID"U"C!EEv£E3SrT we offer to all oar patrons: The best pair of Gloves in the house with every Overcoat. J T>- d finest pair of Shoes or Hat with every Three- Fiece Boy's Suit. Suit °t I J °U s box calf Shoes with each Boy's A 25c African Gem Stud with every Shirt. Fine pair fancy Stockings with every pair of Shoes. A good Silk Umbrella > sterling silver handle, with every S2O purchase. Do not be misled. Reach the old reliable place, where your friends buy and where they bring their friends. PH. Due-Price Clottii House, S. Senie, Prop., Freeland, Pa. BUYERS OF HOLIDAY GOODS are invited to ex amine our lines of Ladies' and Children's Fnrs, Ladies' Plush Coats, Kid Gloves, Collarettes, and Mufflers for Ladies and Gentlemen. ELEGANT STOCKS OF Dress and Dry Goods, HOLIDAY NOVELTIES, ETC. Daniel Grill Centre Street, near South. Skates at Martin's. All Sizes. All Styles. NICKLE TEA AND COFFEE DOTS. OILS TO VES. HANDSOME PARLOR LAMPS, TINWARE, HARDWARE, Etc., Etc. Stove Repairs a Specialty. W. E. MARTIN, Corner Washington and Front Streets. GEO. KROMMESi dealer in GROCERIES and PROVISIONS. Rebate Checks Given lor Cash. Birlcbcck ami Walnut Streets. POULTRY, FISH AND OYSTERS. CHEAP Poll CASH. GEO. FISHER'S h£S&,. No. 0 Walnut Stroet. Wm. Wehrman, atclxmalcer. Watches and Clocks for sale, and repairing of ali kinds given prompt attention. Centre street, below South: $l5O PER YEAR Look at Our Window Display! Handsome Hin£s for Christmas Gifts ! 600 Different Styles in Opals, Amethysts and all the Very Latest Settings. Suitable for Man, Woman, Boy, Girl or the Baby. We Sell Them at Very Reason able Prices. Call and See the Goods. It is No Trouble to Show Them. Butterwick's, Cor. Centre and Front. ROGERS' SILVERWARE. 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 kinds of household utensils. iV. W. Cor. Centre and Frontßts. % Freeland. T. CAMPBELL, doalor in Dry Goods, Groceries, Boots and Shoes. Also PURE WINES | LIQUORS FOR FAMILY AND MEDICINAL PURPOSES. Centre mid Main streets. Freeland. CTJRR-Y"^ 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.
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