FREELAND TRIBUNE.
VOL. XIII. NO 107
Leave Your Measure
for your
Next Suit of Clothes
at
Freeland's Leading
Tailoring
Establishment.
Spring Stock
Is Now Ready
For Inspection
Mowtfsfeifel
Clothing and Shoe House.
REFOWICH BUILDING. FR'EELAND.
Have You Seen Our Queen Quality Shoes? .1
AMANDUS OSWALD,
doaler 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.
A. W Cor Centre and Front HU., Freelano
DePIERRO - BROS
Corner of Centre and Front Htreeta.
Gibson, Dougherty* Kaufor Club,
Kosenbluth's Velvet, of which we h v.
EXCLUSIVE SALE IN TOWN.
Mumm's Kxtra Dry Champagno,
Heuneany Brandy, Blackberry,
Gins, Wines, Clarets, Cordiai,*, Pit.
Ham and Cheese /Sandwiches
Sardines, Etc
MEALS AT ALL HOUR
LAUBACH'S VIENNA BAKERY,
B. C. LAOiACH, Prop.
Choice Bread of All Kinds, Cakes, and Pas
try, Daily. Fancy and Novelty Cakes Baked
to Order.
CllimillEEY • It! SBEffl
supplied to balls. parties or picnics, win
all necessary adjuncts, at shortest
notice and fairest prices.
Delivery and supply wagons to all parts oj
town 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.
t
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
STORE.
ii.t/ii, if„iiAt* nAn Corner Centre and
Hugh Malloy, Prop. Walnut Btreets. 1
SUICIDE OF
YOUNG MAN
Frank Nutze Puts a Bullet
in His Heart.
Body Found Lying on the Le
high Valley Railroad Track
on Saturday Evening—ln
quest Held Today*
Between 7 and 8 o'clock on Saturday
evening the dead body of Frank Nutze,
of North Centre street, was found on
the Lehigh Valley Railroad side-track,
southeast of the Public park, The
discovery was made by George Beers
and .Jerry Sloan, of Drlfton. They im
mediately notified Squire Buckley, who
telephoned for Deputy Coroner Bowman,
of Hazleton. Upon the latter's arrival
in town he empaneled a jury of Inquest,
and after viewing the remains an ad
journment was taken until 11 o'clock
t ds morning.
The body was found lying partly
a:ross one of the rail 9 of the track.
Nearby there were footprints in the
snow, which makes it appear that Nutze
took two steps from the track, shot
uimself and fell, but regaining strength
arose and returned to the railroad,
where he dropped and expired.
He undoubtedly aimed for his heart
when he fired the bullet, but the ball
entered a short distance above that
organ. The weapon was held close to
his breast, as the shirt and body were
•corched by the flame.
in his pockets were found numerous
atnplets and small books, relating to
subjects which are not proper to men
tion here. There were also memoran
dums of his business accounts, and In
>ne of the pages of his collecting ac
count book was written the following
-uatemont, which is accepted as con
•luslve evidence that the deed was
premeditated:
"March 3, 1901—I, F. Nutze, intend to
commit suicide. I a*i tired of life and
am sober, did not drink a drop in two
days and also sane when not under the
influence of liquor. Do aot take my
remains home, but take them to F. 11.
Alberts' undertaking establishment and
bury them as soon at possible, if you
please. I don't want anybody to attend
my funeral and I guess nobody wishes
to."
The statement is dated a day later
than It was written, but in no other
respect wai there any evidence that it j
was not genuine. The writing corres
ponds in character with other entries in 1
his books.
The young man was of a very retiring
disposition. He had few, if any, associ
ates, and seemed to find pleasure In
being alone. He was engaged in the
manufacture of cigars, a business es
tablished several years ago by his
father, which, after the latter's death,
was continued by the deceased and his
brother, Edward. The business was
fairly remunerative, and no motive for
the deed can bo given by the family.
He was born in Hamburg, Berks
county, on March 15, 1876, and was
therefore uged 24 years, 11 months and
18 days. He is survived by his mother,
Mrs. Edwin Nutze, and the following
brothers and sisters: Edward, Charles.
Jauies, Lizzie, Jennie, Maine, Katie and
Maud.
The funeral will take place tomorrow
afternoon. Services will be conducted
at his home by Rev. J. B. Kerschner, of
St. John's Reformed church, at 2o'clock,
and will be followed by interment at
Freeland cemetery.
INQUEST HELD TODAY.
At 11 o'clock this morning the inquest
was held at the office of Squire Shovlin,
under direction of Deputy Coroner Bow
man. The jury consisted of the follow
ing gentlemen: James F. Welsh, George
McGee, Silas Woodring, S. J. Noußurgor
and George Gaylord, of Freeland, and
John Gallagher, of Drifton. The testi- '
inouy of the witnesses called was, in
brief, as follows:
Druggist Grover.—Never sold Frank
any medicine: did not remember that he
was in his store within two years or
more.
Dr. H. M. Neale.—Thoroughly ex
explained the nature of the wound;
stated that the ball passed through the
lung and heart and that he died within
two minutes.
George Beers, of Drifton.—ln com
pany with Jerry Sloan came to town !
and purchased a mouth-organ. Having
business in the vicinity of the railroad
they proceeded until thoy came upon
the body lying inside the track. Speak
ing to him and receiving no auswer,
they returned to notify police. Not see
ing officers they told other men and
FREELAND, PA, MONDAY, MARCH 4, 1001.
went back; then found he was dead. .
Jerry Sloan, of Drifton.—Corroborated
the testimony of previous witness.
Ollie Kock. —Frank came into his
saloon on Saturday and told him In Ger
tuau that he had sworn ofT drink, but
called for gin; on being reminded to
keep his oath he changed his order to
soda water. They squared up their ac
counts, Frank being indebted to him for
$6.90 and he owed Frank $lO. Saw
Frank make entree In his book and gave
him a receipt. Saw Frank have a revol
ver about a week ago and on being told
to put It in his pocket did so without
saying anything.
Dr. F. Schilcher. —Stated that other
than selling the family Dean's kidney
pills he never sold them any medicines.
Charles Nutze, a brother of the de
ceased.—Stated that his brother never
intimated that he would do hitusell
harm or that he was sulTerh.g from any
complaint, and to appearances did not
drink Intoxicants for the past three
days.
Henry Krouse.—Stated that Frank
came to his saloon last Monday evening.
Ho drew a revolver and playfully placed
it at his own head. They tussolod with
one another and lie took the revolver
from Nutze; thinks it was a 32-calibre.
Lie took out the three cartridges and
handed back the empty weapon. Nutze
becoming angry and demanding the car
tridges, he returned them. He advised
him to put the revolver away. By his
actiona he seemed to be suffering from
disease. Ile also told the witness that
he was in great paiu.
Charles Nutze, recalled, and question
ed as to his clothing arid dress ou Satur
day.
Henry Krause, recalled, stated that
Frank came to his place again Tuesday
or Wednesday night and asked him
about his actions Monday evening. On
being told how he had acted did uot
seem to remember what he had done.
George Beers, recalled, was question
ed about the position of body, clothing,
etc. He stated that his hat was about
six inches from his head, as though it
rolled off after he foil.
After the above testimony had' been
given, the jury retired and deliberated
upon the matter, and returned a verdict
"that the decoased came to his death
from a bullet wound through the heart,
and it is tho opinion of the jury that the
wound was self-inflicted.
Death of Mrs. E. W. Rutter.
After an illness of scarcely two weeks'
duration, death claimed Mrs. E. W.
Rutter on Saturday afternoon at 5
o'clock. For a week previous Mrs.
Rutter had suffered intense pain, and
although surrounded with abundance of
medical skill the efforts of the physicians
were unavailing and sho passed away at
the hour stated at her homoou Chestnut
street.
Mrs. Rutter was one of the most re
spected woman of Freeland and her
death is regretted by her large circle of
friends.
The deceased was aged 32 years, 5
months and 9 days. Sho was the
wife of Dr. E. W. Rutter, who.
with one son, Warren, survive her.
Sho is also survived by her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. S. Kresky, of tho Cottage
hotel; one brother, Reuben Kresky, of
North Centro street, and two sisters.
Mrs. Milton Heller, of Pine street, and
Mrs. E. Morris, of Hazleton.
The funeral will take place tomorrow
afternoon. Services will be conducted
at the house at 2 o'clock by Rev. F.
Marshall, of St. Jaaies' P. E. chapel, of
which Mrs. Rutter was an active mem
ber. The interment will bo made at
Freeland cemetery.
Many Changes Tonight.
When the present borough council
completes its work this evening the
new membors will take their seats and
reorganize that body on a Democratic
basis. In addition to electing officers of
the council, a number of appointments
will be made and the vacancy resulting
from the tie vote in the Second ward
will bo filled. With the exception of the
janitor of the Municipal building, new
men will be chosen to serve in all the
positions which council has authority to
fill.
James Pollock, a prisoner in the
couuty jail, made his escape on Satur
day morning. Pollock was convicted
last fail of tho larceny of a quantity of
goods from a store at Dallas and was
sentenced to fifteen months in jail.
Saturday morning he went into the
kitchen under the pretense of getting
coffee, and taking advantage of an open
door made his way into the jail yard and
scaled the wall.
Like Oliver Twist, children ask for
more when given One Minute Cough
Cure. Mothers endorse It highly for
croup. It quickly cures all coughs and
colds and every throat and lung trouble.
It is a specific for grippe and asthma
and has long been a well known remedy
for whooping cough. Oruver'fl City
drug sturo.
TO MEET TONIGHT.
Employe* of G. K. Markle & Co. Will
▲ HMemble at the Grand Opera lloune.
A mass meeting of all the employes
of the collieries operated by G. H.
Markle & Co., of JeiJdo, will b ; e held at
the Grand opera house this evening.
Matters of great importance to every
worker under this firm are to be con
sidered, and the attendance of every
employe at Jeddo, Highland, Oakdale
and Ebervale is desired. The meeting
will convene at 7.30 o'clock.
RIO I.AROIt RALLY.
The labor meeting at the Grand opera
house on Friday evening was well at
tended. The meeting was opened by
Daniel LcLaughlin, of Froeland Labor
Union, No 8750, A. F. L. He was fol
lowed by Organizer Schlosser, of Dur
yea. who spoke In the interests of the
United Mine Workers, and Organizer S.
I). Nedrey, of Washington, I). C., who
addressed the audience on the benefits
of general organization. Both addresses
were well received.
CENTRAL UNION FORMED.
The Central Labor Union of Hazleton
and Vicinity is the title of a union
formed on Saturday evening. It will
Include as members all the organizations
In lower Luzerne and upper Schuylkill
counties which are. affiliated with the
American Federation of Labor. The
membership fee for subordinate unions
will be. 81 each.
Leo Columbian Society.
The Leo Columbian Society of the
commercial class of St. Ann's Parochial
school held Its first meeting on Friday
at 4.30 p. m. in the class room. Fol
lowing are the officers:
President—Fred Mathers.
Vice president—Sadie Bronnan.
Secretary—Nellie Median.
Treasurer—Nettie Johnson.
Reporter—Annie Bonouia.
Critic—Mary McGill.
Sergeant-at-arms—Nellie McGarvey,
Pianist—Grace Sweeney.
The following program was rendered:
Oration—Fred Mathers.
Vocal solo—Maggie O'Neal.
Reading—Nellie McGarvey.
Piano solo—Sallie McNulty.
Recitation—Bid O'Donnell.
Vocal solo—Maine McDonald.
Recitation—Sadie Brotinan.
Piano solo—Grace Sweeney.
Essay—John Undick.
Declamation—Charles Dever.
Vocal solo—A una Bonoma.*
Saturday's Accidents.
Thomas Gallagher, of Highland, a son
of Frank Gallagher, of Main streot, was
injured by a fall of rock in No. 2 colliery,
Highland, early Saturday morning.
He was fast under the fall for several
hours, and when released was taken to
the Miners' hospital. His injuries are
serious, but not dangerous.
A runaway car in Hazle mine, Hazle
ton, struck Andrew Podesson and killed
him on Saturday.
John Bongo was killed the same day j
by a fall of coal in Laurel llill mine,
Hazleton.
At No. 3 slopo, in that city, a few
hours later, Martin Strufanic met death
in an unusual manner. While running
to a place of safety from a blast which
he ignited he rushed againgt a minning
needlo, and the iron penetrated his body,
through the stomach. The man suf
terrlble agony before death relieved him.
Carnival Postponed.
Notice Is hereby given to all parties
holding Invitations for a fancy dress
carnival to be held at the Cottage hotel
on Thursday evening, March 7, that thn
same are worthless, owing to a mis
understanding between the committee
and the proprietor of the hall. Kindly
destroy your invitation.
Uy order of the Committee.
A double residence 011 the Diamond,
Ila/.leton, owned by A. T. McAllister
and occupied by P. F. Klelty and Drs.
John and William Corrlgan, was totally
destroyed by Are last night. The prop
erty was valued at $3,700, covered by
Insurance. The loss to the occupants
is also quite heavy. A poor supply of
water prevented firemen from sav
ing the building.
Counterfeits of DeWltt's Witch Ilnzcl
Salve are liable to cause blood poisoning.
I.eave them alone. The original has
the name DeWltt's upon the bo* and
wrapper. It is a harmless and healing
salve for skin diseases. Unequalled for
plies. Drover's City drug store.
Congressman Davenport has secured
an increase in the appropriation for a
public building at Wilkesbarre which
will permit the execution of the project.
The bill, which passed the house and
senate 011 Saturday, increased the ap
propriatien from $123,000 to $150,000.
The lingering cough following grippe
call for One Minute Cough Core. For
all throat and lung troubles this is the
only harmless remedy that gives im
mediate results. Prevents consumption.
Drover'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,
A meeting of the representatives of
the Catholic societies of St. Ann's church
was held yesterday and arrangements
were made for the celebration of St.
Patrick's Day in the usual manner. On
account of the 17th falling on Sunday,
the parade will be held the following day.
Charles MeGill, of South Ridge street,
has accepted a position as lirakeman on
the D. S. fc S. Railroad. Casper Greeby,
of West Walnut 9treet, has accepted a
similar position on the Lehigh Valley
road.
Gentlemen, for hats and caps go to A
Oswald. He has a nice variety.
Owen Edwards has removed from the
Third ward to No. 3 Upper Lehigh.
William Vernon has removed from Up
per Lehigh to the Second ward.
Hot temperance drinks, at Helper's
No meeting of Foster school board was
held Saturday evening, as a quorum of
the members was not present.
The new time-table on tho Lehigh
Valley Railroad, which went into effect
yesterday, appears in today's issue.
When you are bilious, use those famous
little pills known as DeWitt's Little
Early Risers to cleanse the liver and
bowels. They never gripe. Grovers
City drug store.
P. J. Breslin, of Bayonne, N. J., is
visiting at tho home of his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. 11. M. Breslin.
Miss Gertrude Wise, of Jeddo, has
entered a Philadelphia hospital to fit
herself for the duties of a trained nurse.
See that you get tho original DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve when you ask for it.
The genuine is a certain cure for piles,
sores and skin diseases. Grover's City
drug store.
Genoro Bonotno, foreman of White
Haven silk mill, has taken up his resi
dence in that town.
William lies has disposed of his prop
erty on tho Hill to John E. White, of
Highland, for SI,OOO. *
Their promptness and their pleasant
effects make DeWitt's Little Early Risers
most popular little pills wherever they
are known. They are simply perfect
for liver and bowel troubles. Grover's
City drug store.
Isaac Waldron removed his household
goods arid family today from Upper
Lehigh to Hazleton.
Thomas Slattery, of Freeland, has
resigned his position as D. 3. & S. yard
master at Roan Yard to accept a posi
tion as an Am boy conductor. Albert
Ocksrider succoeds him as yardmaster.
The stomach controls the situation.
Those whe are hearty and strong are
those who can eat and digest plenty of
food. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure digests
what you eat and allows you to eat all
the good food you want, 'if you suffer
from indigestion, heartburn, belching or
any other stomach trouble, this prepara
tion can't help but do you good. The
most sensitive stomachs can take it.
Grover's City drug store.
Congressman Connell, of Scranton
has sold his William A. colliery, at Dur
yea, to tho Morgan syndicate for $2,000
000.
Austin Fuller, who was struck by a
train at White Haven while picking
coal on tho tracks, has died from his
injuries.
An unusual proceeding was enacted
at tho Schuylkill county prison last
week, when a delegation from Mahanoy
City Lodge of Odd Fellows read Robert
W. Taylor out of tho order. The cere
fiiony of disgrace was performed just
outside of tho prisoner's cell. Taylor
is serving seven years for attempting to
poison his wife.
Prof. Ivlson, of Lonaconing, Md.,
suffered terribly from neuralgia of the
stomach and indigestion for thirteen
years and after tho doctors failed to
cure him they fed him on morphine. A
friend advised the use of Kodol Dyspep
sia Cure iiud after taking a few bottles
of it he says, "It lias cured mo entirely.
I can't say too much for Kodoi Dyspep
sia Cure." It digests what you eat.
Grover's City drug store.
PLEASURE
March 17.—Musical entertainment by
St. Ann's band at Grand opera house.
March 18-19.—"Story of the Reforma
tion." under the auspices of St. Paul's
P. M. church, at Grand opera house.
Tickets, 2;. 35 and 50c.
"AITANTED.-Any one willing to canvass
t % can Have salary and visit Pan Atoerl-
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to attend our special sale of
Underwear for Men and Boys,
now going on. Special prices
to all, special privileges to
none.
Come and View
Our Immense Stock
and if you don't see what you
want, ask for it.
Phiia. One-Price Clotliing House.
S. SEN IE, PROP. >
Birkbeck Brick, Freeland, Pa.
OUION STROH,
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW
J and
NOTARY PUBLIC.
Office: Rooms 1 anil 2. Hirkbeck llrick. Froclnnd
JOIIN M. CARR,
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW.
All legal business promptly attended.
Postofflce Building, - - - ' Freeland.
MoLAOUHLIN,
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW.
Legal Business of Any Description.
Brennan's Building. So. Centre Bt. Freeland.
R. J. O'DONNELL,
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW.
Campboll Building, - - . Freeland.
White Haven Office, Kune llulhling. Opposite
1 ostomce; Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays.
JOIIN .1. McBREARTY,
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW.
Lejral Business of every description. Fire
Insurance, uiul Conveyanciiig - given prompt
attention.
McMeuamin Building, South Centre Street.
DR. N. MALEY,
DENjIsT.
OVER BIIIKBECK'S STORE.
Second Floor, ■ . Birkbeck Brick
S. E. HAYES,
FIRE INSURANCE AGENT.
Washington Street.
None but reliable companies represented.
Also agent for the celebrated high-grade
I lanos of Hazelton Bros., New York city.
jQR S. ii HESS,
DENTIST.
37 South Centre Street.
Second Floor Front. - Refowicli Building.
'JMfOS. A. BUCKLEY,
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.
All business given prompt attention.
Tribune Building, . Main Street
Wm. Wehrman,
"W atciimaker.
Watches, from SI to S~5.
Clocks, from $1 to
Centre street, below South.
Come and Examine
our new line of iiicli's Famous
Julia Marlowe Ladies' Shoes.
Every Pair Is Guaranteed.
JOHN KELLKZZA, 'i&'SWet.
Geo. H. Hartman,
Meats and Green Truck.
Fresh Lard a Specialty.
Centre Street, near Central Hotel.
T. CAMPBELL,
dealer in
Dry Goods, Groceries,
Boots and Shoes.
Also
PURE WINES is LIQUORS
FOR FAMILY
AND MEDICINAL I'URPOSKS.
Centre and Main streets, Freeland.
Groceries, Provisions,
Green Truck,
Dry Goods ami Notions
arc among the finest sold
in Freeland. Send a sam
ple order and try them.
E, J, Curry, South Centre Street.