FREELAND TRIBUNE. VOL. XIV. NO. 75. Largest and Best Assortment of Holiday Footwear Handsome line of Slippers for men, women and children at the lowest prices in the entire region at MwtfsfcarH Clothing and Shoe House. REFOWICH BUILDING. FREELAND. See Our Men's and Boys' Jtagrlun Overcoats. ■A.. OSWALD, Uea'er in Dry Goods, Notions, Groceries and Provisions. FRESH ROLL AND Creamery Butter Always in Stock. Minnesota's Best Patent Flour A Specialty. EVERY ARTICLE GUARANTEED. A. IK. Cor. Centre and Front Ste., Freeland. CTTEBY'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. DePIERRO - BROS. O-AIBYE. Corner of Centre and Front Street*. Gibson, Dougherty, Kaufer Club, Uosenbluth's Velvet, of which we hive EXCLUSIVE SALE IN TOWN. Munim's Extra Dry Champagne, Hennesay Brandy, Blackberry, Gins, Wines, Clarets, Cordials, Etc Ham and Schweitzer Cheese Sandwiches, Sardines, Etc. MEALS - AT - ALL - HOURS. T. CAMPBELL, dealer in Dry Goods, Groceries, Boots and Shoes. Also PURE WINES I LIQUORS FOR FAMILY AND MEDICINAL PURPOSES. Centre and Main streets. Freeland. Santa Claus' HEADQUARTERS A HE AT HvriEIRIKrT'S Candy, Confectionery and Toy Store. You are invited to call and see tile largest and finest line of Holi day Goods in lower Luzerne coun ty. We have all the latest NOVELTIES IN M - "iziL We have the grandest and larg est display of Toys ever shown in Freeland. We cannot enumerate the articles'here, as space will not permit. Call and see them; the prices are right. The purity, richness, and flavor of our Candies, Bon-Hons, etc., neecj no praise. From the many flavors, something can be selected to suit the taste. M. MERKT, Wholesale and Retail. 17-19 Centre St., Freeland. Long Distance Telephone. P-XCE CREAM THE YEAR AROUND.,*! SCHOLARSHIP AT LEHIGH President of the University Makes an Offer. Free Education Granted to One Pupil of M. & M. Preparatory Department Each Year. The following letter has been received by Prof. Crawford, of the Mining and Mechanical Institute, announcing the grant of an honorary scholarship in Lehigh university, to be awarded as a prize In the preparatory department: Lehigh University, Dec. J2, 11)01. Mr. C. M. Crawford, Principal Preparatory Department Mining and Mechanical Institute, Freeland, Pa. My Dear Sir. —It gives me pleasure to place at your disposal for the college year beginning September, 1902, an honorary scholarship in Lehigh univer sity to be awarded by you to a student in the Mining and Mechanical Institute, whom you consider worthy of this award by reason of good scholarship and good character. It is necessary that you should certify to his complete prepara tion in all subjects which Lehigh university requires for entrance, and he will, on this certificate, be admitted to the university without entrance ex aminations. This honorary scholarship exempts a student from tuition fees for the lirst year and is renewed from year to year if the student is in full standing in all his studies. Its value Is therefore 8500. Sincerely yours, T. M. Drown, president. It is understood that this offer will be renewed each year as long as there are young men in the Mining and Mechani cal Institute prepafing to enter Lehigh. The preparatory department of the Mining and Mechanical has been or ganized for the purpose of enabling the young men of Freeland and vicinity to prepare for college without leaving home. The ofTer of this scholarship gives opportunity for any enterprising young man to go to college when pre pared. The award is to be made to the one who, in the estimation of the principal, is most worthy by reason of scholarship and character. This implies a personal knowledge gained from daily contact with the competitors in class-room work. It is therefore necessary for each appli cant to attend the preparatory depart ment for at least one term, in order that there may be a sufficient basis on which to judge him. The second torm of the current school year will begin January 20, 1902. Any further information desired can be ob tained from either K. F. Ilanlon, princi pal of Mining and Mechanical Institute, or C. M. Crawford, principal of prepara tory department.. On the Main Line. From the Huzleton Sentinel. IlazleLon is at this time enjoying such advantages as there may be in the ac commodations of the Lehigh Valley main line station, and a proper sense of appreciation of the importance thereof Is manifest. All trains between New York, Philadelphia and Buffalo are be ing run via Lizard Creek branch, Potts ville, Ilazleton and Freeland. It is probable that the officials will readily recognize the benefit derived by this en forced change from the old route by way of Mauch Chunk. The new route includes Pottsvillo with its 15,000 inhabitants. Delano with Shen andoah and Mahanoy City contiguously 30,000, Ilazleton 20,000, and Freeland 8,000, while Mauch Chunk with Its 8,000, is the only town of consequence touched on the main line. The difference in time will amount to but little when all other advantages are considered. Taking up this feature, with up to date motive power the differ ence would be insignificant. Foster School Board. The members of the Foster township school board met Wednesday evening with Directors O'Neil, Johnson, Kellar and Zeisloft present. The following bills were ordered paid: Owen Moyer. $4; Mrs. ,Frank Martin, $4: Jacob Nester, s<>; Mrs. Buuchock. $4; Tribune, 83; George Henderson, $9.50; Barbara Davis, $4; Mrs. Snyder, $4; John Fisher, sls; Mrs. Mcßrearty, $lO. It was decided to close the schools on Friday, December 20, and remain closed until Thursday, January 2. The teachers were granted a half-month's FREELAND, PA, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1901 salary. Many parents throughout the town ship refuse to have their children vac cinated. It was decided to strictly en force the law after January 15. The building committee was Instruct ed to arrange for greater black-board space In the Woodside building. It was suggested by Mr. Zeisloft that the board Incorporate themselves Into a Hoard of Health whose object shall be to be alert and vigilant during this sea son of smallpox and in case of contagion spreading to have a meeting called and action taken at once. Smallpox Conditions. Smallpox Is said to be steadily spread ing at Ilazleton, and It reported that two new cases have appeared in thul city. The health officials are doing everything possible to stamp out the dis ease and to prevent its further spread, and the people of the city are being vaccinated by the hundreds. Until it is known whether or not an epidemic can be prevented in Ilazleton, people from this sectiou should guard themselves carefully. As little com munication as is absolutely necessary should exist between the two towns, and the Freeland Hoard of Health should consider the question of compelling the Traction Company to thoroughly fumi gate its cars. Thetje is much talk in town regarding the apparent carelessness with which some Freeland people visit Ilazleton, and if the disease gives much further evidence of spreading it is likely that 1 the health authorities will be called upon to enforce more severe measures than have yet been announced. The Freeland Silk Mill Company has taken a commendable step In ordering a genoral vaccination of all its employes. The company will pay the cost of the work, which is to be performed by Dr. DeardorfT. Other establishments where large numbers are employed would do well to issue similar orders. So far no signs of the disease have appeared this side of Ilazleton, but the . continued cold weather is favorable to Its spread. Mine Workers Elect Officers. John Fahey has been re-elected presi dent, Paul Pulaski vice president and George Hartlein secretary of the United Mine Workers of District No. 9, in session at Mahanoy City. Fahey had no opposition. Pulaski received 218 \ votes, Hartlein 184 and Voder 193. One hundred and nineteen votes were neces sary to elect. Miles Dougherty, at pres ent a member of the district executive board, was elected a member of the ' national executive board. There were twenty-three candidates for election to 1 the district board. Six members were 1 elected as follows: Thomas J. Richards, Edward Harris, J. T. Williams, Martin Cowards, Joe Lindsay and Terronce McGlnley. The annual convention of District No. 7 will be held at Ilazleton on Jan uary 0, and that of District No. 1 at Wllkesburre on January 13. Will Be Reappointed. Vacancies will occur in several presi- ' dential postmastershfps of Luzerne coun ty shortly, but it Is not believed there 1 will be many sweeping changes. It is the policy of tho present administra tion to continue in office all postmasters who have faithfully performed their duties and against whom no complaints have been made. The terms of Postmaster Davis, of ' Freeland, and Postmaster Powell, of ' Ilazleton, have expired, and although ' the latter has some opposition for the ' office, both, it is claimed by the leading I party men of tho two towns, will be 1 reappointed by President Roosevelt. 1 An Entertainment. An entertainment under the auspices 1 of the Young Men's Corps will be held 1 on Sunday evening at the Grand opera 1 house. In addition to a large amount of local talent, a number of people from 1 Mahanoy City and other towns have ' promised to take part and a line pro- ' gram has been arranged. The admission has been placed at 15 1 cents for the lower floor and 10 cents | for the balcony. Wron Attain. Footlnlt—Who was that Impudent lit tle brat who enme into your room and acted in such an ill bred manner while ' I wns culling on you this morning? I Mr. Meekton—Er—why, to tell the truth, that is our youngest son.—Ohio J State Journal. Restaurant For Sale. The good will and fixtures of the res taurant of Stanley Rudewiek, Front i street; best paying location in town; good reason for selling. Apply to < Daniel Kline, attorney-at-law. Candy and nuts at Helper's. THEATRICAL. Out of the large audience at the (Land opera house last evening not one could be found who was not thoroughly pleased with "Tho Evil Eye," and the local management received many con gratulations for giving Freeland thea tre-goers an opportunity to witness this metropolitan production. The large company, the well-trained chorus, the magnificent stage settings, the hand some costumes and the wonderful elec trical and mechanical effects made it the best show that ever came to town. The beautiful electric ballet was both new and novel on the local stage and was generously applauded, and the vocal selections rendered by tho star performers were well received. Tho antics of Nid and Nod caused endless ahiusement. The company throughout did uot contain a weak spot. "The Evil Eye" was guaranteed by the management to bo worth the prices asked, and those who accepted the Opera House Company's assurances were r.ot deceived. X X X Tomorrow evening the Hawthorne Concert Company will give an entertain luent under the auspices of the Mining and Mechanical Institute. These peo ple aro very highly recommended and a pleasing show is promised. t t t "Our New Minister," a play written by Denman Thompson, of "The Old Homestead'' fame, will bo one of the attractions here early in January. X X X Arrangements are being made to have tho Lander Repertoire Company open here on New Year's evening and pfciy the balance of the week. BREVITIES. The strike of the teachers of Pittston township schools now promises to be a long drawn-out atlalr. It was thought that the teachers would go back to their desks Tuesday, but when the hour came for school there were no teachers on hand. They now say that they will not again take up the duties of their posi tions until they are paid every cent due them. Frederick Payne, member of council for the First ward of Plymouth, died at the emergency hospital at that place of smallpox and gangrene. Mr. Payne was a membor of tho councllmanlc commit tee appointed to fight the scourge and his active interest in battling against the plague was the moans of bis con tracting tho disoasc. Chief of Police t.owrey, of Shenan doah, had a narrow escape from being beaten to death last evening. He dressed himself in citizens' clothes and entered a foreigner's house, without knocking, to arrest a man supposed to be there. The inmates mistook him for burglar, choked him and beat him un mercifully before he could be rescued. PJymouth authorities have notified Wiikesbarre's health officials that un less the strict quarantine against Plymouth is removed Plymouth will quarantine that city and refuse to allow any one from Wilkesbarro within tlie Plymouth borough lino. The government has finally decided to accept the Dilley site for the new Federal building at the county seat, and will pay 839,850. SCHOOLS. Secretary Purcell, of the borough j board, has provided all the Freeland teachers with blank vaccination certili cates. These will be distributed among the pupils, who must present theui properly fil led by a physician on or be fore January 15, to entitle them to further admission to the schools. St. Ann's parochial schools and the schools of Foster township will close today. The borough schools will close on Tuesday afternoon. All will remain closed until after Now Year's Day. t Tho condition of Frank Mcllugh, sec retary of the Foster board, who is ill with pneumonia on Adams street, is critical. Entertainments were held today in Drifton and Eckley schools and the pupils were presented with Christmas gifts. PLEASURE. Decoinber 20 to 28.—Fair of the Tigers Athletic Club at Kroll's opera house. December 22.—Entertainment under the auspices of Young Men's C. T. A. H. Corps. Admission, 10 and 15 cents. December 25. —Shooting for turkeys, geese, etc., at the rooms of the South Heberton Sporting Club. December 25.—Opening date of fair at Eckley Catholic church. January 13 to 18. —Fair of Loyal Castle, No. 05, 'A. O. K. of M. C., at Krell's opera house. Tree ornament? at Keipor's. 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. The annual presentation of Christmas gifts to the children of Coxe Hros. & Co.'s and I). S. SL S. Railroad's employes is being made by Mrs. Eckley H. Coxe. Thousand of dollars are annually, spent by Mrs. Coxe to gladden the hearts of these children. The Tigers fair is still drawing large numbers of people every evening. Some of the articles on exhibition will be dis-. posed of each evening, commencing to morrow night, and this will add interest to the affair. Christinas trees and spruce have mado their appearance in town. They aro higher in price this year, owing to the railroads being unable to get the regular supply over their lines. This Is the shortest day of the year. Hereafter the sun will rise a few min utes earlier and will set a few minutes later daily until next June. Large stock of men's Sweat-Orr& Co.'s overalls and coats at 75c and 80c. They are guaranteed not to rip. J. Hellezza. 110 South Centre street, near Luzerne. Adam Uoccotta, of Adams street, while on his way home from his work at Drifton, fell on the ice and several of his teeth were knocked out- An inspection of Maj. C. H. Coxe Post, No. 147, G. A. 11., was made at the post's rooms in Lindsay's hall last evening by Thomas A. Monroe, of Ilazleton. In a suit yesterday Judgo Lynch de cided that a father has the right to ap ply tho wages earned by his son on a store bill which the father owes. S. Rudewiek who has been ill for several weeks, is very low today and his death is liable to occur at any mom ent. Coal is getting scarce at the surround ing breakers and unless the mines soon resume many people will be compelled to seek elsewhere for their fuel supply. A. Oswald has the agency for the cele brated Elysian's extracts and perfumery. The finest goods made. Try them. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Pondcrgast have removod to Ilazleton, where Mr. Pendergast has been employed for some time past. George Fagan is thinking of estab lishing a sausage, bologna and pudding factory in town. A meeting of the Hoard of Health will be held in the Municipal building this cveuing. James Kessell has accepted a position with the Millhopper Packing Company at Sandy Run. A son has been born to Mr. and Mrs. George Wilmot. Jr., of Upper Lehigh. P. J. Devcr, of Carlisle law school, is home Tor the holidays. CASTORIA. Roars the The Kind You Have Always Bought i' l l '7' If You Can Give yourself a spare moment, drop in and see our assortment of Jewelry, Watches, Diamonds, etc. The longer you put it off, the less likely you are to find the spare moment. You will instantly con fess you never slaw such ideal material for Christmas Gifts. Just what you want you may not know now, but just what you want you will be absolutely sure to find when we show you what we have to offer. W. L. Butterwick, Corner of Front and Centre Streets TRI-WEEKLY Open Evenings Until After the Holidays | Overcoats That Defy Jack Frost Are most in demand those days, and we've trot a stock of them that is not equalled in this town, if style, fit. tailoring and quality are the standards by which they may be judged. Sizes are complete in all makes and grades, and the values offered cannot be approached by any other house. Our guarantee for one year with every garment. Try us also for Underwear, Shoes, Neckwear ami Little Men's Clothing. Phila. One-Price Clothing House. s. SENIE, PKOP. Birkbeck Brick, Freeland, Pa. Ladies', Misses' and Children's Coats and Capes At prices that every buyer who cares for economy should share in. Every garment thor oughly correct and up-to-date. Automobile and Raglans. Very good selections can be made here front our lines of these articles. We have al ready sold a large number. Dry Goods and Ladies' Furnishing Goods, In these lines we have nice selections to be had at suit able prices. Mrs. R. Thompson, South Centre Street, Freeland. DOLLS I DOLLS! Laubacli's Is the store where the stock is the largest and the prices low est. Come and see our great assortments of Holiday Novelties, Christmas Toys, Tree Trimmings and Ornaments. No others can offer you such bargains as our store contains. Spend your money here and it will be well invested. B. C. LAUBACH, Baker and Confectioner, Centre Street, Freeland. Shoes for Fall and Winter We have filled our spacious store with the latest and best lines of Footwear in the market for Men, Women and Children. We have placed prices on our shoes which represent a very small margin of profit, and therefore can guarantee you the best goods for the least money. There are no better lines of shoes in the county to select from. We fit big or little feet perfectly. Prices are alwgys just right. We invite you to come and see us before you make your purchases. STAR SHOE STORE, HUGH M ALLOY, PROP., Outre aud Tfalnut Streets.
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