F REE LAND TRI BUN E. VOL. XI V. NO. 70. Largest | and Best A Assortment of Holiday Footwear Handsome line of Slippers for i men. women and children at the lowest prices in the entire region at ' KAwidiWcarH Clothing and Shoe House. REFOWICH BUILDING. FREELAND. See Our Men's and Hoys' Uhkluii Overcoats. -A.. OS"W^.I_,XD, dea'er in Dry Goods, Notions, a Groceries and Provisions. FRESH ROLL AND Creamery Butter Always iD Stock. Minnesota's Best Patent Flour A Specialty. EVERY ARTICLE GUARANTEED. A. W. Cor. Centre and Front Sts. % Freeland CLTRRY'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. v DePIERRO - BROS. CAFE. Corner of Centro and Front Street*. Gibson, Dougherty, Kaufer Club, Kosenbluth's Volvet, of which we h ve EXCLUSIVE BALE iN TUWN. Muiiiin'n Extra Dry Champagne, Henneasy 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 M LIQUORS FOR FAMILY p. AND MEDICINAL PURPOSES. Centre and Main streets. Freeland. Santa Claus' HEADQUARTERS AUK AT HUE. MEEICT'S Candy, Confectionery and Toy Store. You are invited to call and see the largest and finest line of Holi day Goods in lower Luzerne coun ty. We have all the latest A I NOVELTIES IN • §*?' We have the grandest anil 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-Bons, etc., need no praise. From the many flavors, something can be selected to suit the taste. M. MERKT, /Wholesale and Retail. 17-JO Centre St., Freeland. Long Distance Telephone. (jriCK OItEAM TilK VKAK ABOUND..*! FREELAND, PA., MONDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1901. HOSPITAL SITE IS SELECTED Health Board Chooses Spot Northeast of Town. Preparations to Prevent an Epidemic Are Continued. Dr. Lee, of State Board, on Smallpox Conditions. Freeland Board of Health met Satur day evening to take further action on the matters which at present, are giving the members much concern, viz., the protection of the town against smallpox. School Director McCole and Council man Hlncer represented their respective bodies at the meeting. Burgess Boyle was also present. The Board of Health reported that a site for an emergency hospital has been selected. It is located on the Markle tract east of Alvlnton, near an abandon ed saw-mill, off from the old stage-road which runs between White Haven and Freeland. The site is said to be an Ideal one for a post-house and if it becomes necessary to erect an hospital for persons aillicted with smallpox no better location could be found. Council will be asked to approve the selection of this site. Owing to the large increase of work which has lately fallen to the lot of the health ollicer to perform, the salary of tills official was increased from $lO to S2O per month. Burgess Boyle promised the hoard the support of the police department of the borough in carrying out all orders issued for the purpose of preventing an epidemic. The board decided that it is advisable for all employes of the overall factory and silk mill to become vaccinated with out delay. All stores, shops, etc., should be fumigated regularly, and the employes vaccinated. Superintendent Bleckley, of the Silk Mill Company, reported that an order embodying the above bad been issued at their mill and that those who fail to act accordingly will not bo retained as em ployes. The health of the town and kindred subjects were fully discussed by the members before adjourning. Dr. Benjamin Lee, secretary of the State Board of Health, has given out these views relative to smallpox and its creation: "There are two reasons why small pox Increases in winter. One Is that heat destroys the virus, as it also does the vaccine virtu. The makers of vac cine virus direct that it bo kept In an ice box, so that its potency may be un impaired. Some physicians are cure less about this, and as a consequence their vaccination fails to take. "The other reason Is that the bouses of the sick in winter are closed so tight that the atmosphere becomes impure. Next to heat, fresh air Is the deadliest enemy of smallpox virus. When fuel is not abundant the house must be kept closed in order that, the inmates may be warm, and as a result the wholesome elements are replaced by poisonous ex halations. The effect is two-thirds—the general condition of the health is im paired and the germs thrive in the poi sonous atmosphere." "I notice the newspapers advocate careful cleaning of the streets and of houses. But ft Is not a iiith disease. The well-to-do *and clean catch it just as readily as those who live in a swarm- I preserves and pickles, spread 1 PURE REFINED I | PARAFFINE I B Will koep them absoluteLjr moisture and H *8 useful in a dozen other ways about the HI house. Full directions in each package. Hk •J?! STANDARD OIL CO. & Geo. H. Hartman, Meats and Green Tinck. Fresh Lard a Sjyecialty, Contre Street, uear Central Hotel. ing population. It is loathsome—ex ceedingly so. I don't know anything more repulsive than a had case of con tinent smallpox. But It thrives no more in lilth than in cleanliness, and vaccina tion is the only effectual barrier to its 9pread." Twa Entertainments The second of the Sunday evening entertainments under the auspices of the Young Men's Corp9 was given last evening before a fair-sized audience. Prof. John J. McGill was chairman and in a brief address opened the program, which consisted of vocal and musical solos, duets, etc., and recitations. One of the features of the entertainment was the singing of the Lynch sifters, of Mahanoy City. The third entertainment of the M. & M. Institute was given on Saturday evening. The Hawthorn Concert Com pany was the attraction and pleased a very large audience. The entertain ments this season are of an exception ally high grade. Home for the Holidays. John McGaroy, J i rry McUinley and Miss Maggie Gaffney, students at East Siroudshurg state normal* schools, are spending the holidays at their homes in Freeland. Joseph Gallagher, of Sandy Run, from East Stroudsburg normal school. Joseph V. Gallagher, of Drifton, from Pennsylvania university. William Lawlor and Daniel Timony from Holy Cross college. (1. Mord Neußurger and John Hous ton from Jefferson Medical college. John McCole from St. Michael's col lege, Toronto, Canada. Miss Mattie Lewis from Philadelphia Conservatory of Music. Joseph Roberts, John Powell, Rich ard Cunningham and Joseph Wagner from Lehigh university. Soma Collieries Working, Drifton collieries began work tWs morning and continued until noon, when operations were suspended to per mit the boys employed to take part in the Christmas tree exercises at Cross Creek hall. Work will be resumed again tomorrow. Markle & Co.'s Oakdaln and Ehervale collieries resumed operations this morn ing Jeddo and Highland mines are still idle, but are expocted to be working before the weok is out. Upper Lehigh collieries are ready to work again and as soon as the Jersey Central guts Its road opeued the col lieries will start. Fire Visits Shcppton. The only built-up square in the town of Sheppton was destroyed by fire Sat urday morning. The blaze was dis covered at I o'clock in the hotel build ing of W. S. Troy, which is owned by Arnold and Jacobs, of Hazieton. The town lias no fire protection and before the (lames burned themselves out they destroyed the hotel and the properties of Squire Horn, Monroe Rape, Joseph Marr, Daniel Singley and John Solintky. The loss Is estimated at $25,000. The fire is supposed to have been caused by a defective furnace flue. Masons Elect Officers. Arbutus Lodge, No. 711, F. of A. M., has elected the following officers: Worthy master—C. C. Collins. Senior warden —George W. Wllmot. Junior warden—George Ripple. Treasurer—ll. E. Sweeney. Secretary—J. 11. Trevuskls. Trustees—Samuel Salmon, George Christian. Representative to grand lodge—Rev. J. W. Bischoff. Drawn as Jurors. The following residents of this section have been drawn to servo as jurors on the dates preceding their names: January 27. —C. Miller, Nicholas Sur raan, Foster; VY. B. Fry, Hazle. February 3. —Henry ilincer, George Hartman, Freeland; James Quigley, Jacob B. Wagner, Isaac Reifsnydur. Foster; William Llonshaw, Hazle; John Hemmerly, Butler. Ths Tribune Tomorrow. The Tribune will bo issued tomorow, instead of Wednesday, its next regular publication day. By tills arrangement the employes of the office and the carriers will be given a holiday on Christmas. The paper will appear to morrow at the usual hour. Grand Low Fare F.xcurnion To Washington, I). C., via the Lehigh Valley Railroad. Tickets will be sold January U, limited for return passage to January 19 inclusive, at the low rate of one fare for the round trip. Half fare for children. Consult Lehigh Valley ticket agents for further particulars. A. Oswald lias the agency for the cele brated Elysian's extracts and perfumery. The finest goods made. Try them. ROUND THE REGION When Frank Shanley, of Plymouth, anounced his candidacy for council he did not think he would ho handicapped by confinement in the smallpox hospital. He made a personal canvass of his dis trict, and was stricken down with small pox. At present he is directing the work of his lieutenants by telephone. In a statement issued lie says he is still a candidate and calls upon his friends to stand firm and true to their pledges of of support. The Lashubu hotel at Pittston was partially wrecked Saturday morning by an explosion of dynamite which had been placed under the building. The front part of the building for a story and a hall was blown to pieces and the first floor was completely wrecked. The tower was destroyed. The force of the expiosiou was so great that the resi dences of Jacob Piiosterand Mrs. Kerns, across the street, were badly damaged. Mrs. David Alexander, of Pittston, caused a search warrant to be issued for the purpose of finding her husband, who has been missing from home since Monday. She declares that her hus band's family, who did not approve of their marriage, have kidnapped him and are keeping bim away from her. To lie ail night in the cold was the ex perience of Patrick McGee, who was taken ill whilo walking betweou Laus ford and Summit Hill Friday night. Both his legs are badly frozen, and if physicians are able to save his life, which is doubtful, it will be necss&ry to amputate both limbs. The striking employes of the Wyom ing Valley knitting mill at Plymouth, have decided to return to work at the old wage rate. As some of the ma chines have been removed all the old employes cannot be taken back. Shenandoah town council is having trouble with the trolley company of that town over car-tax and has authorized its solicitor to institute proceedings unless the tax is paid at once. Lansford school board has decided that all teachers and scholars of the public schools who are not vaccinated by January 1 must stay away from school until they comply witli the law. Mrs. Hannah M. \V rig lit, widow of Joseph B. Wright, of Wa>hingtnn, assis tant surgeon general of the United States army, lias given Wilkesbarro City hospital a Christmas gift of $5,u00. By an increase in the wages of motor men and conductors from $1.65 to $1.70 a day a strike on Wilkesbarro traction lines has been averted. The hotel of Joseph Johns, at Plains, was burned to the ground Saturday morning. Nothing was saved, the family escaping in their night clothes. In a fire caused by the bursting of the waterback in his stove, Thomas Lloyd, 80 years old, who lived alone at Kingston, was burned to death. A. I). Goldsworthy has boon appoint ed a fourth-class postmaster at Cuntralia. Can't Collect the Tax. The store order tax cases, recently heard by the Dauphin county court, were decided on Friday in favor of the corporations which appealed from the taxes levied against them by the stato authorities. The court does not touch upon the constitutionality of the act, but finds that none of the corporations were taxable under the act itself. In tlie Rochester and Pittsburg Coal and Coke Company case, Judge Simon ton decides that the company has issued no orders within the terms of the act. aud, therefore, is not taxable. In the case against the Bethlehem Steel Company, Judge Weiss decides that pay envelopes are not checks, orders,.etc., within the terms of the act. The cases against J. S. Moyor & Co. and tho Hyatt Slate Company were decided by Judge Weiss on the same grounds. In the Empire MinnlngCompany case, Judge Weiss holds that the company is sued no orders not redeemable within thirty days. Attorney General Elkln represented the commonwealth and Congressman Olmsted, of Harrisburg, the corpora tions in these cases! The law was passed by the last legislature, at the request of the United Mine Workers, and levies a tax of 25 per cent on the face value of store orders, checks, dividers, etc., issued by corporations. Attorney General El kin says that the auditor general's department will con tinue making settlements against firms and corporations until it does get a de cision on the constitutionality of tho law, and will take the cases decided last week to the supremo court. IteHtaurant For Sule. The good will and fixtures of the res taurant of Stanley Rudewick, Front street; best paying location in town; good reason for selling. Apply to Daniel Kline, attornuy at-law. 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 attendance at the Tigers fair on Saturday evening was the largest since the doors were opened. Several of the exhibits were disposed of during the evening. Music was rendered by St. Cecilia's Mandolin Club. Mine Inspector William Davies 1 an nual report shows that during the year ending November 30 152 accidents, 50 of them fatal, occurred in the Fifth mining district. In 1900 there were 42 fatal and 87 non-fatal accidents. Thero will be shooting for turkeys, geese, chickens, etc., on Christmas Day and evening at the rooms of the South Heberton Sporting Club. All marks men are invited to compete. The boiler bouse at Hazle Brook col liery was totally destroyed by fire Sat urday evening. The roof of the build ing became ignited by a over heated stack. The loss will be about S4OO. The borough school teachers have petitioned the directors to extend the holiday vacation from January 2, the date set fur reopening the schools, to January 6. A branch of the Fraternal Order of Eagles was organized yesterday at Hazieton, and a dozen Freeland young men were made members of the order. Patrick Rogan on Saturday sold his property on South Centre street to David Gross, who will have it remodeled and enlarged to suit his present business. Large stock of men's Sweet-Orr & Co.'s overalls and coats at 75cand 80c. They are guaranteed not to rip. J. Beliez/.a. 110 South Centre street, near Luzerne. Sheriff Harvey will engage in the meat business on an extensive scale at Pittsburg after his term expires next week. Bernard J. ICconan, of Upper Lehigh, will leave tomorrow to spend Christmas with Philadelphia friends. The fair at Eckley Catholic church will open tomorrow evening and con tinue until after the holidays. Freeland borough school toachers will hold a local institute on Saturday, Jan uary 11. Tree ornaments at Koiper's. PLEASURE. December 23 to 28.—Fair of the Tigers Athletic Club at Kreil's opera house. 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. 65, A. O. K. of M. C., at Kreil's opera house. i l i l i l i 1 i 1 i r If You Can Give yourself a spare moment, drop in and see our assortment of Jewelry, Watches, Diamonds, etc. 'f'he longer von put it off, the less likely you are to find the spare moment. You will instantly con fess you never saw 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. Condy 0. Boyle, dealer in LIQUOR, WINE, BEER, PORTER, ETC. The finest brands of Domestic and Imported Whiskey on sale. Fresh Rochester and Shen nudunh Hear ami Yemnrlliitr's Porter on tap. W Centre etroet TRI-WEEKLY Open Evenings Until After the Holidays Overcoats That Defy Jack Frost Are most in demand these days, and we've trot a stock of thorn that is not equalled in this town, if style, fit, tailoring and quality are the standards by which they may bo 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 U3 also for Underwear, Shoes, Neckwear and Little Men's Clothing. Phila. One-Price Clothing House. 8. SENIE, PROP. 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 from 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! DOLLS! La vt bach'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 latt*St 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 110 better lines of shoes in the county to select from. We fit big or little feet perfectly. Prices are always just right. We invite you to come and see us before you make your purchases. STAR SHOE STORE, IIUGII MALLOY, PROP., Contre and Walnut Streets.
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