FREELAND TRIBUNE.
VOL. XIII. NO 101
Leave Your Measure
for your
Next Suit of Clothes
at
Freeland's Leading
Tailoring
Establishment.
Spring Stock
Is Now Ready
For Inspection.
lefowicli'sWearWell
Clothing and Shoe House.
REFOWICH BUILDING, FREELAND.
Have You Seen Our Queen Quality Shoes?
AMANDUS OSWALD,
dealer in
Dry Goods, Groceries
and Provisions.
FRESH ROLL BUTTER AND EGG^
A celebrated brand ol XX Hour
alwayrt in stock
Latest Hats and Caps
All kinds of household utensils.
N.W dor (Jentre and Front Hts., Freelann
DePIERRO - BROS
OYXTT'IIL
Corner of Centre and Front Street*.
Gibson, Dougherty, Kaufer Club,
Rosenbluth'a Velvet, of which we h
EXCLUSIVE SALE IN TOWN.
M mum's Extra Dry Champagne,
Hennessy Brandy, Blackberry,
Gins, Wines, Clarets, Cordlam, Ku
Ham and Schweitzer Chetse Sandwiches
Sardines, Etc
MEALS AT ALL HOURS
LAUBACH'S VIENNA BAKERY.
B. C. LAU SACH, Prop.
Choice Bread of All Kinds, Cakes, and I'hh
try. Daily, i'aucy and Novelty Cakes Baked
to Order.
■ESTIIIEIY • 111 ElE.il
supplied to balls, parties or picnics, win
all necessary at shortest
notice and fairest prices.
Delivery and supply wagons to all parte oj
t(>wn and surroundings every day.
EVERY BUYER
OF SHOES
is neglecting his duty to his
purse if he fails to learn our
prices and examine our
qualities and styles before
investing money in footwear.
We Sell Shoes
and nothing else. You can
buy to better advantage here
than in stores where shoes
are carried as a side-line,
and if you give us the op
portunity we will prove to
you that this is true.
STAR
SHOE STORE.
II .1 ti.n.n n„„„ Cornur Centre nud
Hugh Malloy, Prop. walnut struct®,
VICTIMS OF
GRIM DEATH
Three More Aged Residents
Have Passed Away.
James Rhoda Is Dead at
Upper Lehigh,William Ire
land at Eckley. and Jos.
Sarricks, Sr.. Sandy Run.
James Rhoda, one of the earliest set
tlers at Upper Lehigh, died at his home
there at 11 o'clock last night, after a lin
gering illness. The deceased was a suf
ferer from dropsy and had been confined
to his home for soine tirilo past.
Mr. Rhoda was born at Aberdare,
So.uth Wales, on October 17. 1846, and
was aged 54 years and 4 months. He
settled at Upper Lehigh about the time
the collieries there were opened, and
since then had been one of the promi
nent citizens of tho town and enjoyed an
extensive acquaintance throughout tho
Lehigh region.
He is survived by his wife and the
following children: James, Jr., John,
William, George, Lizzie, Sarah J. and
Alice.
The funeral will take place at 2
o'clock on Wednesday afternoon. The
remains will bo interred at Freeland
cemetery.
William Ireland, a brother of the late
Rev. John Ireland, died on Saturday
evening at his home in Eckley. The
death of the clergyman-on Wednesday
last was a severe shock to his surviving
brother, and he rapidly failed from that
day. Shortly before 9 o'clock Saturday
evening he expired.
The deceased, like his brother, was a
native of Ireland. When lie reacbed
the age of twelve years lie was stricken
with smallpox. He recovered, but the
disease had caused him to become blind,
and ho never regained his sight. He
bore his allllction with a fortitude and
patience that was remarkable.
1 lie deceased was aged 75 years and
11 months, and is survived by one sister,
Miss Bella Ireland.
Ihe funeral will take place at noon
tomorrow. Services will be conducted
.it the residence by Rev. J. P. Buxton,
•f Drifton, and Rev. F. Marshall, of
Freeland. The Interment will be made
beside the remains ol his late brother in
Vine street cemetery, Ilazlcton.
Joseph Sarricks, Sr., one of the oldest
and best known citizens of Sandy Run.
lied at his home in that tewn at 3
o'clock on Saturday morning. The
Mineral took place this morning, the
remains leaving Sandy Run on the 9.15
Lebigh Valley train. They were con
veyed to Ilazleton, and the interment
•vas made in the Vine street cemetery.
Mr. Sarricks was born in New Phlla
lolphia, Schuylkill county. When tho
nines were opened at Sandy Run he
removed to that place and resided there
with his family ever since.
He enlisted at the outbreak of the
Civil war and served during that strug
gle. He was a member of Maj. C. B.
GRAND OPERA HOUSE
Frcehiud Opera House Co., Lessees.
Monday, Feb. 18,
Tuesday, Feb. 19.
I.MPOHTANT ENGAGEMENT.
Miss Lorraine Hollis,
.Supported by her own company in
Merrioles Great Comedy Drama,
"Forget Me Not,"
and Tuesday nisrht In
Duiuuh' Immortal Drama,
"CAMILLE."
Prices: 25,35 and 50 Cents.
Seats on sale at McMenamin's store.
53TElection Returns from Freeland bor
oug-h and Foster and Hazle townships an
nounced between the acts on Tuesday evening.
Rubber Boots, Shoes,
FELTS, OVEKSHOES, ETC.,
REDUCED TO VERY LOW PRICES.
All Kinds of Mining Shoes.
JOHN BELLEZA,
Wm. Wehrman,
W atclxmaker.
Watches, from $4 to $25.
Clocks, from $1 to SB.
Centre street, below .South.
FREELAND, PA., MONDAY, FEBRUARY IS, 1901.
Coxe Post, No. 147, G. A. R., the mem
bers of which attended the funeral.
Mr. Sarricks was aged 56 years, and
is survived by his wife and a large
family.
John Breisford, a former resident and
business man of town, died at his home
in Palmerton, Carbon county, at 9o'clock
Friday night, from a paralytic stroke.
The deceased served during the Civil
war in the Eighty-first Pennsylvania
Volunteers, and was quarter-master of
the regiment at the time of his dis
charge.
The funeral will take place on Wed
nesday afternoon at Mauch Chunk.
Mrs. John Hogan, of Philadelphia,
was burLed in that city this morning.
The deceased was a sister of Sister M.
Ligorle, of St. Ann's parochial school.
Sister Ligorie is seriously ill and was
unable to attend the funeral.
Mrs. Albert Hunsicker, mother of M.
n. Hunsicker, proprietor of the Central
hotel, died at her home in Lehighton on
Saturday morning. She was aged 75
years.
an eight-year-old daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. John Pasner, of Drifton,
died on Saturday and was buried this
afternoon In the Greek Catholic ceme
tery.
A very large number of the friends of
the late William Jenkins gathered at his
'home on Saturday evening to pay their
last respects to the deceased. After the
services conducted by Rev. F. Marshall,
the remains were taken to Freeland
cemetery, followed by the Knights of
the Mystic Chain and the friends and
acquaintances of the family.
Week of Jubilee Service.
Beginning with a sermon by Rev, I.
N. Moorhcad, of Ilazleton, a week of
jubilee services was inaugurated last
evening at the Park M. E. church, of
which Rev. W. W. Hartinan Is the
pastor. During tbe past three years the
congregation has succeed in wiping out
a debtof 81,950, and the freeing of tbe
church from this bondage will be aus
piciously celebrated. Following is the
program for the week:
Monday evening, sermon by Rev. H.
C. Barman, pastor of St. Paul's Metho
dist church, Danville. Burning of
JI.OOO note.
Tuesday evening, lecture by Rev. I.
N. Moorhcad; subject, "Abraham Lin
coin."
Wednesday evening, lecture by Rev.
Crawford L. Benscoter, of" Shainokin;
subject, "How We Did in Dixie."
Thursday evening, lecture by Rev.
Richard H. Gilbert, of Berwick; subject,
"Drains—Plus or Minus."
Saturday evening, lecture by Rev. Dr.
Mason, the colored orator of Cincinnati,
Ohio.
Sunday, February 24, 10.30 a. m., ad
dress by Rev. Dr. Mason.
One Fare to Wanhlncton, D* C.
And return via the Lehigh Valley
Railroad. On account of the inaugura
tion ceremonies at Washington, the Le
high Valley Railroad will sell tickets to
that point and return March 1, 2 and 3,
at the low rate of one fare for the round
trip. These tickets will be good to re
turn to March 8. inclusive, and will be
honored on any train except the Itlack
Diamond express. Stop-over allowed at
Philadelphia and Baltimore, by deposit
of ticket, provided ticket is used within
original limit.
For further particulars consult Lehigh
Valley ticket agents.
Recent experiments show that all
classes of foods may be completely di
gested by a preparation called Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure, which absolutely digests
what you eat. As it is the only combi
nation of all the natural digestants ever
devised the demand for it has become
enormous. It has never failed to cure
the very worst cases of indigestion and
it always gives instant relief. Grovor'f
City drug store.
Fair Clone* Friday Evening.
The fair at Eckley for the benefit of
the Catholic church at that place will |
close on Friday evening, when all con
tests and drawings will come to an end.
A special invitation is extended to Free
land people by Rev. Thos. Brehony to
attend the fair on Friday evening.
Persons who can not take ordinary
pills find it a pleasure to take DeWitt's
Little Early Risers. They are tho oest
little pills ever made. Grovor's City
drug store.
Mrs. A. E. Lopeer, In the little town
of Modelia, Minn., used Dr. Miles' Pain
Pills and Nerve and Liver Pills and was
well in a few days.
MISCELLANEOUS ADVERTISEMENTS.
WANTED.— Girl for generul hounework;
good wages. Apply at. Cottage hotel.
Xp LECTION NOTlCE.—Notice is hereby
±\i given that ar, the eleetion to be held on
the third Tuesday in February, 1001, being the
nineteenth day of the month, the following of
til - Middle Coal Field Poor District are to be
elected to wit:
One person for director to serve three years
from April J, 1901, whose residence must be
in that part of the district known us the
\\ eatherly or Middle district.
One person for auditor to serve from April 1,
1901, whose residence inusr. ho in that portion
of the district known as the Muuch Chunk or
Lower district.
8. W. Gang were, 1
William 8. Lleb, >■
Wilson 8. Cttwybbll,)
ROUND THE REGION
Alderman John Lentes, one of Scran
ton's committing magistrates, is on trial
charged by the county commissioners
with working the county for fees by
sending in fraudulent cases, or what
are known as discharge cases. This is
the first of these cases to come up and
it is being watched with interest. There
are ton other aldermen to be placed on
trial on the same charge.
Mrs. Jacob Gluglar, the mother of
three children, eloped with her boarder,
Julius Ditz, from the family residence
in Taylorville, Lackawanna county*.
The runaways went to Brooklyn. After
a time the woman began to long for her
children and she telegraphed her hus
band to forgive her. The husband did.
Mrs. Gluglar started for home last night.
Reports show a greatly increased
death rate from throat and lung troubles,
duo to the prevalence of croup, pneu
monia and grippe. We advise the use
of One Minute Cough Cure in all of these
difficulties. It is tho only harmless
remedy that gives immediate results.
Children like it. Grover's City drug
store.
The body of John Casholla, of Honey
Brook, was found in the reservoir at
that place yesterday. The man had
been drinking quite freely on Saturday,
and it is supposed ho fell into the water
while Intoxicated.
Walter McAndrew, aged 21 years, of
Mount Carmel, was instantly killed at
tho Alaska shaft. Seated on a car he
was driving his mules when a projecting
rock struck his head and killed him in
stantly.
"I had grip three months; could not
sleep; pain all over and headache very
bad. Dr. Miles' Nervine, Pain Pills and
Liver Pills made me well."—Mrs. E. C.
Bowlby, Waterloo, Ind.
Owing to the scarcity ot water in the
Panther Creek valley ten out of the
thirteen collieries of the Lehigh Coal
and Navigation Company are unable to
work.
Joseph Kepley, aged 15 years, and
John MeCortuick tried to stop a bulldog
fight at Pottsville. Kepley's face was
nearly chewed ofT. Even if he recovers
ho will be marked for life. McCorinick
was badly bitten on tho arm.
In tbe Eighth ward of the city of
Wilkosbarre there are eight Independent
candidates for alderman.
For the weakness and prostration fol
lowing grippe there is nothing so prompt
and effective as One Minute Cough Cure.
This preparation is highly endorsed as
an unfailing remedy for all throat and
lung troubles and its early uso prevents
consumption. It was made to cure
quickly. Orover's City drug store.
Mrs. Mary Jane Hall, aged 88 years,
was burned to death at VVllkesbarre
yesterday while she was alone In her
room, which Is attached to the house of
her daughter, Mrs. Charles IvnilTen.
Mrs. Ball was so lnlirm that she could
not move. It Is believed that the stove
In tbe room was upset In some manner.
Prosecuting Attorney Charles L. De-
Waele, who has passed tho three-score
milestone, had a time with tbo grip; but
when seen at Ills home in Roscommon,
Mich., the other day, he said Dr. Miles'
Norvine was what cured him.
Fourteen-year-old Mary Ann Reaker,
of Plymouth, was married yesterday,
with the consent of her parents to
Nicholas Burkhart, aged 27, of Wilkes
barre. Before the marriage took place
the groom signed an agreement not to
claim bis bride until Christmas Day,
1903, when she will be 16 years old.
Millions of people are familiar with
DeWitt's Little Early Risers and those
who use them find them to be famous
little liver pills. Never gripe. Grover's
City drug store.
THEATRICAL.
Miss Lorraine Mollis and her selected
company will appear at the (irand opera
house this eveniug in "Forget-Me-Not,"
and tomorrow evening In "CatnHle."
Miss Hollls Is an actress who Is receiving
praise from the press and public in
every town she appears, and the theatre
goers of this vicinity should not miss
this opportunity to see hor.
On Tuesday evening election returns
from the borough and nearby townships
will be announced from the stage be
tween the acts.
X X t
"Hogan's Alloy" drew a fair-sized
audience on Friday evening. The com
pany gave a good show.
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The great scenic drama, "Quo Vadis,"
will have Its lirst presentation In Free
land on Monday evening of next woek.
From current reports, the play is assur
ed of a full house.
PLEASURE.
t
February 20.—Cantata, entltlod "The
World for Christ," at P. M. church,
Fern street. Tickets, 15 cents.
Among the victims of the grip epidemic
now so provalont, F. Coyle Is now re
covering at Canton, 0., by the usti of Dr.
Miles' Norvtoe anfl Pills.
LOCAL NOTES
WRITTEN OP
Short Items of Interest to
All Readers.
Happenings of the Past
Two Days in and Around
Freeland Recorded With
out Waste of Words, .
A sleighing party composed of Mr.
and Mrs. Herbert YV. Fritz, Mrs. E.
Hittinger, Miss Smitheor. Miss Kate
Smithcor, Miss Sloat, Miss Shuhultz,
Prof. Brent, Messrs. F. Smithcor, Grant
Hittinger, R. Hittinger and George
Hittinger, from Rock port, spent Friday
evening at the home of Mrs. Ruth A.
Dodson on \Y r alnut street.
Tobacco of all kinds at Helper's.
In court on Saturday William Ripple
was appointed inspector of election in
the First ward, to succeed James Wil
liamson, who is a candidate for auditor,
and Charles J. Gallagher was ap
pointed to fill the same office in
the Second ward, to succeed Michael
Mi'frin, who lately removed to Drifton.
Hot temperance drinks, at Helper's.
A joint in the main steam pipe at the
electric light plant blew out last evening
and the machinery was compelled to cease
running. Superintendent Myers and
his forco made the necessary repairs as
quickly as possiblo, and half an hour
later the plant wa9 in operation again.
Gentlemen, for hats and caps go to A.
Oswald. He has a nice variety.
Tomorrow is election day. Many Im
portant offices are to bo filled in the
borough and surrounding townships.
Every good citizen should go to his poll
and cast his ballot in the interest of
good government.
Liko bad dollars, all counterfeits of
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve are worth
less. The original quickly cure piles,
sores and all skin diseases. Grover's
City drug store.
The will of the late Hon. John Leis
enring, of Upper Lehigh, has been
probated in Wilkesbarre. The estate
is valued at a few thousands over the
million mark and all is left to his wife,
who is named executrix.
Dr. W. P. O. Thomason and Miss
Nellie O'Donnell will be married at the
home of the bride's parents on Washing
ton street tomorrow. The ceremony
will be porformed by Rev. M. J.
Falllbeo.
"After suffering for two months from
a severe attack of grip I found quick re
lief and a lasting cure by using Dr.
Miles' Nervine, Pain Pills and Heart
Cure."—Harry Abbott, Cincinnati, Ohio.
The members of Mt. Horeb Lodge,
Odd Fellows, held a banquet at the resi
dence of Charles Dusheck on Friday
evening.
Now applicants for liquor licenses,
with their attorneys and witnesses, are
at the county seat today.
"Failing to find relief from the grip
with old methods, I took Dr. Miles' Pain
Pills, Nervine and Nerve and Liver
Pills and was permanently cured."—
Gust. Egan, Jackson, Mich.
Henry Troell, an aged man residing
on Walnut streot, has been taken to
Laurytown asylum. His mind became
somewhat unbalanced through illness.
J. S. Wcntz has been elected president ;
of the Upper Lehigh Coal Company to
succeed the late Hon. John Leisenring.
Mr. Wentz is the operator of the Ilazle
Brook and Silver Brook collieries.
"Grip made me very weak and nerv r
OU9 with tightness of chest and head
ache. Dr. Miles' Pain Pills and Nervine
gave me quick relief."—Mrs. C'larinda
Butler, W. Wheeling, O.
Peter Riley, formerly of Drifton and
Weatherly, traveling machinist for the
Vulcan Iron Works, of Wllkesbarro, left
on Monday for British Columbia to place
machinery in position. Mr. Riley be
comes superintendent of the Vulcan
Works in Tamaquaon April I.—Weather
ly Herald.
George J. Flannery was relieved of
the awful pains in his head in fifteen
minutes by the use of Dr. Miles' Pain
Pills. Now he Is rapidly recovering at
his homo in Buffalo, N. Y.
Mr. Pugh, who sevoral weeks ago left
for Europe to close up a large soft coal
deal, has returned and is again located
at the Central hotel. Mr. Pugh was
successful in his mission. He will on
Tuesday evening take unto himself a
bride in the person of Miss Naomi
Phillips, one of Freuland's most promi
nent young ladies.—llazleton Standard.
:p:Ri:isrTx:rsrGi
[feme at tire Trtbunu Ofliaw.
TBI-WEEKLY
and TTp-tc-IDate
Come In and See Them.
Phila. One-Price Clothing House.
S. SEN IE, PHOP.
Birkbeck Brick, Freeland, Pa.
£MIAS. ORION STROH,
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW
and
NOTARY PUBLIC.
Office: Ituoms land 2, Blrkbcck Urick, Freeland
JOUN M. CAHU,
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW.
All legal business promptly attended.
Postoffice Building, ... Freeland.
G EOROE MCLAUGHLIN,
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW.
Legal Business of Any Description.
Brcnnan's Building, So. Centro St. Freeland.
J. O'DONNELL,
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW.
Campbell Building, ... Freeland.
White Haven Office, Kane Building. Opposite
Postoffice; Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays.
JOIIN J. McBREARTY,
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW.
Legal Business of every description. Fire
Insurance, and Conveyancing given prompt
attention.
McMouamin Building,South Centre Street.
JJR. N. MALEY,
DENTIST.
OVEK BIBKBECK'S STOItE,
Second Floor, . Birkbeck Brick
jyjRS. S. E. UAYES,
FIRE INSURANCE AGENT.
Washington Street.
None but reliable companies represented.
Also agent for the celebrated high-grade
Pianos of Haselton Bros., New York city.
TJR. S. S. HESS,
DENTIST.
37 South Centro Street.
Second Floor Front, - Itofowich Building.
<~pHOS. A. BUCKLEY,
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.
All business given prompt attention.
Tribune Building, . . Main Street
Geo. H. Hartman,
Meats and Green Track,
Fresh Lard a Specialty.
Centre Street, near Central Hotel.
T. CArtiPBELL,
dealer in
Dry Goods, Groceries,
Boots and Shoes.
Also
PURE WINES Is LIQUORS
FOR FAMILY
AND MEDICINAL PURPOSES.
Centre and Main streets, Freeland.
P. F. McNULTY,
FUNERAL DIRECTOR
AND EMBALMER.
F.inbalmin# of female corpses performed
exclusively by Mrs. P. F. McNulty.
PREPARED TO ATTEND CALLS
DAY OR NIGHT.
South Centro street, Freeland.
OUEKY'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.