FREELAND TRIBUNE.
VOL. XIV. NO. 78.
Largest
and
Best
Assortment
of
Holiday
Footwear
Handsome lino of Slippers for
men, women and children at the
lowe?t prices in the entire region at
Clothing and Shoe House.
REFOWICH BUILDING. FREELAND.
See Our Men's and Boys' Ituglan Overcoats.
OSWALD,
dea'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. W. Cor. Centre and Front Sts., Freeland.
GTTTtJECZT'Q
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.
GAMBLED
Corner of Centre and Front Streets.
Gibson, Dougherty, Kaufer Club,
Koseubluth's Velvet, of which we h .ve
EXCLUSIVE SALE IN TOWN.
M ileum's Extra Dry Champagne.
Henncsay 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 MKDWINAL PURPOHKS.
Centre and Main street*. Freeland.
Santa Claus'
HEADQUARTERS
AUK, AT
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
NOVELTIES IN ■
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-Bons, etc.,
need no praise. From the many
flavors, something can he selected
to suit the taste.
M. MERKT,
Wholesale and Retail.
17-19 Centre St., Freeland.
Long Distance Telephone.
CBBAM TIIB VEAIt AllOl'N'Ojfcl
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 fair for the benefit of Eckley
Catholic church opened on Tuesday
evening and has been well attended
every evening since. The committee
has secured a number of fancy and use
fnl articles and will dispose of them
during the fair.
Dr. I. M. Portzer has resigned his
position as assistant to Dr. Geo. S.
VVentz and will open an oflice in Greens
burg, Westmoreland county. Ills re
moval leaves a vacancy in the Hoard of
Health, of which ho was secretary.
Patrick liogan, who disposed of his
property on South Centre street last
week, has purchased from Joseph Mc-
Clelland for $2,250 two lots aod a double
dwelling at the corner of Adams and
Luzerne streets.
When you want shoes, felt overshoes,
gum-boots or rubbers, buy at J. Beilez
za's. Everything you get here is re
liable. Satisfaction given for little
money. 110 S. Centre St., near Luzerne.
Janitor Hart McClellan, of the Daniel
Coxo school building, was presented on
Tuesday evening with a purse of money
by the teachers of that school, in recog
nition of his services during the term.
Mrs. Andrew Bechtloft, of Chestnut
street, was attacked by cramps on
Wednesday evening and for a time her
life was dispairod of by her relatives.
Sho is much improved today.
A successful entertainment was held
Christmas evening in East Butler
chapel, after which the children of the
Sunday school received their annual
gifts.
John James has removed from Centre
street to Front, near Uidge, and now
occupies the residence recently vacated
by .lames Kessell, who removed to
Sandy valley.
Each of the 200 employes of the Free
land Silk Mill Company was presented
on Tuesday with a new $1 hill by Super
tendent A. 11. Bleckley, on behalf of
the company.
John Gula, aged 50 years, of Eckloy.
was taken to Laurytowu hospital yes
terday. Ho is very ill and has no one
to take care of him.
Tree ornaments at Keiper's.
The pupils of the Mining and
Mechanical Institute have been vacci
nated at the request of the faculty.
A daughter has boon born to Mr. and
Mrs. John J. Carr, South Washington
street.
castoria.
Bears the Kind You Have Always Bought
GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
Freeland Operu House Co., Lessees.
Thursday Evening, January 2
New York and Boston Success,
Denman Thompson's
successful comedy drairiu
of New England rurul life,
The
New
Minister
Two Hours and a Half
of Solid Fun.
"God bless Denman Thompson
for writing this play. It is better
than 'The Old Homestead' or 'Two
Sisters.'—Rev. Dr. A. D. Mayo,
Boston.
Prices: 25, 35, 50 and 75c.
Scuts on sale Tuesday, January 31.
Condy 0. Boyle,
dealer in
LIQUOR, WINE, BEER, PORTER, ETC.
The finest brands of Domestic and Imported
Whiskey on sale. Fresh Koch ester and Shen
andoah liner and VfMinirlinir's Porter on tap.
W Uviitie street
FREELAND, PA., FRIDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1901.
PERSONAL.
Clerk of the Courts and Mrs. Reese
Lloyd, of Wilkesbarre, visited the
former's mother and sisters ou North
Centre street on Wednesday.
John J. Stahl, of the United States
Marine Corps, who Is stationed at
Amapolis, Md., spent Christmas with
his mother on South Centre street.
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel J. Boyle, of
Pleasant Hill, Schuylkill county, spent
Christmas with Freeland relatives.
Bernard McDevitt, of Newark, N. J..
Is visiting Ills mother in the Second
ward.
Charles O'Donnell, of Allentown, Is
visiting Mr. and Mrs. Hugh O'Donnell,
Walnut street.
Misses Rose McShaneand Bride Camp
bell, of New York city, are \(siting re'a
tives In this section.
Maurice O'Donnell, of Bayonne City,
N. J., is visiting his parents at Coxe
addition.
Miss Sarah Daubach, of Fairmnunt
Springs, is visiting Mr. and Mrs. B. C.
Laubach.
Mr. and Mrs. George Hufford, of New
York city, are in town.
Entertainment Program.
The following program has been ar
ranged for the entertainment which will
be given on Sunday evening at the
Grand opera house under the auspices
of the Young Men's Corps:
Vocal trio—Prof. McKernan and
Messrs. O'Donnell and Byrnes, Hazle
ton.
Recitation —Miss Kennedy, Hazleton.
Vocal solo*—M iss Mary Hitchins,
Audenried.
Recitation—Mrs. Mary Morgan, Aud
enried.
Vocal solo—Miss Nellie O'Donnell,
Audenried.
Guitar and mandolin duct—Misses
Kennedy, Hazleton.
Vocal solo—Mrs. Mary Morgan,
Audenried.
Vocal solo—William Byrnes, Hazleton.
Recitation —Joseph McNeils, Hazle
ton.
Vocal solo —Miss Maine O'Donnell,
Hazleton.
Vocal solo —William bchollas, Hazle
ton.
Piano duet —Misses Kennedy, Hazle
ton.
Vocal solo —Miss Rose North, Drifton.
Vocal solo—Miss Kathryn Kllkelly,
Hazleton.
Business Men's Night.
This evening has been set apart at
the Tigers fair for the business and
professional men and their ladies, and
the club has forwarded invitations to
them to be present tonight. Owing to
the holiday trade the business people
have been unable to attend the fair, but
as the buying Is now over a full attend
ance of the merchants is expected this
evening. The music tonight will be
rendered by St. Ann's band and De-
Pierro's orchestra.
The attendance on Christmas Day and
evening was a record-breaker, and
from 9 to 10 p. m. on Wednesday tho
large hall was solidly packed with
people.
The fair will close tomorrow evening,
when the remaining articles will be dis
posed of. and on Monday the decorations
for the annual ball of the Tigers on
New Year's Eve will bo placed in posi
tion.
Shot a Catamount.
While Tillman Swank and William
Llntner, two well known farmers of
Butler township, were traveling through
the woods near the Pardee house, at
the Ilouey Hole, on Christmas Day, they
discovered a large catamount before
thorn.
Both men wore on a hunting expedi
tion at the time and were well prepared
to meet the animal. Mr. Swank was
tho first to lire and he brought his game
to the ground with a well-directed shot.
Catamounts were very numerous in
Butler at one time, but of late years
few have been seen there. The one
killed on Wednesday is a line specimen
of this dangerous tribe.
Firemen Rewarded.
Burgess John F. Boyle yesterday re
ceived a donation of S2O for the Citizens'
Hose Company from the Beagle Ilarne
Works This gift was made in recogni
tion of the excellent work done bv the
firemen during the recent fire at tho
firm's plant on East Front street. The
hose company has not met since the
donation was received, but tho individ
ual members expressed much gratifica
tion when they learned that their work
at the lire had been appreciated.
CASTOTIIA.
Boars the Kind Yon Have Always Bought
T
ROUND THE REGION
John W. Honsberger, a well-known
young attorney, and publisher of the
Tamaqua Register, died at Santa Fe,
New Mexico, on Christmas. He went to
the latter place recently In the hope of
Improving his health. He was 27 years
of age. The remains are on their way
to Tamaqua.
The Sweeney building, the largest in
Olphant, was destroyed by a lire Christ
mas night which was caused by the
overturning of a lamp. The building
was occupied by Sweeney's undertaking
establishment, Shapiro & Aronson, and
Williams' barber shop, all of whom lost
heavily.
Jacob Knauss, a native of White
Haven and a resident of this county up
to 1883, died this week at Davton, Ohio.
He was aged 70 years, and is survived
by his daughter, Mrs. 11. W. Montgom
ery, of Hazleton, and other relatives at
White Haven.
Louis Bonnach and his cotisin, Fred
Bonnacb, had a Christmas Day quarrel
while drunk in 2£orth Scranton. The
latter shot the former through the neck.
The wounded man's condition is serious,
and the cousin is in jail.
The mangled bodies of two unidentifi
ed men, 25 and 40 years old, were found
on the Lehigh Valley Railroad, near
Allentown, last evening. They were, it
is believed, struck by the passenger
train.
Robert Harmony, aged 24 years, of
Hazleton, died this morning after a four
days' illness. lie was a member of the
Twelfth Pennsylvania infantry during
the Spanish-American war.
Wilkesbarre Salvation Army fed and
clothed 300 children of the poor on
Christmas. The United Charties sent
over 100 dinners to poor families.
An unknown Hungarian of Cranberry
was killed last evening near his home
by being struck by a Pennsylvania
train.
Doctors for Mine Workers.
From the Tamuqua Register.
The different locals of the United
Mine Workers in the Panther Creek
valley are taking steps to employ phy
sicians, that is each local will engage a
certain physician and whenever a
member needs a doctor's services he
will engage the particular physician of
the local of which lie is a member.
Already Uauto local has its own phy
sician and, it Is understood, Seek local
has engaged or Is about to engage n phy
sicion. Coal Dale has appointed a com*
mirteoon the matter and Lansford and
Summit Hill have done likewise.
The cause of the locals in taking this
action is said to be self protection.
Recently the doctors In the valley pledg
ed themselves to a new scale of prices
just double the old prices charged for
their services, and the miners recent
this. It is understood the plan is to as
sess each member of the local so much
per month and the physician Is then
paid by the local.
No Abatement at Plymouth.
Thomas Brennan, a police oflieer of
Plymouth, who was stricken with small
pox a few days ago and who was later
taken to the emergency hospital, died
about 0 o'clock Christmas morning at
that Institution. Mrs. Brennan, wife of
deceased, was taken ill with the
disease several days prior to her husband
and is still at the hospital, where she
is improving.
Mr. Brennan was about 30 years of
ago and is sdrvived by his wife and two
children, also his parents and several
brothers and sisters. His remains were
Interred in the St. Vincent's cemetery
at midnight Wednesday night. There
was one new case yesterday.
Repairing the Property.
Workmen began yesterday to repair
the property on East Front street which
was damaged by fire on December 15.
Richard Roth has resumed his black
smith business in the /ront section of
the building, and the Beagle Ilauic
Works will resume business in the rear
section as soon as It is ready.
The insurance ou the property and
on the stock and machinery of the
Beagle firm has been satisfactorily ad
justed.
Grand Low Faro Kxcur.slon
To Washington, I). C., via the Lehigh
Valley Railroad. Tickets will be sold
January 9, 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.
lloittuurant For Sale.
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, attornoy-at-law.
Notice.- A. Oswald'* store will l>e cloned
on New Year's Day, Wednesday, January
1, lUU.
NEWS FOR THE
OPERA-GOERS
Som.3 of the Plays the New
Year Will Bring.
"Our New Minister "the Next
Attraction, Followed Short
ly by Mildred Holland in
Her Noted Play.
A play new to Freeland, "Our New
Minister," by Denman Thompson, au
thor of "The Old Homestead," will have
its lirst local presentation at the Grand
on Thursday evening of next week. It
is now In its second year of success.
This is the first New England play that
the author of the "Homestead" has
written since that remarkable play was
produced sixteen years ng >, and it will
no doubt awaken the interest of theatre
going people.
The new play Is described as novel
because it does not follow the beaten
track; as a dolight because It is a page
of human nature. It exalts virtue and
courage, and its characters are drawn
from life and are types to be found in
any New England village at the present
time.
There will be a great cast, which will
include such well known players as
John Terrlss, Charles Stedraan, John
Barker, Joseph Conyers, Ilenry 11.
.Scott, John P. Brawn, Grant Foreman,
Estclle Looinis, Phila May and Mrs.
Geo. W. Barnum.
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Mildred Holland pleased the audience
at Parsons's theatre last evening, in her
second appearance here in "The Power
Behind the Throne," her strong romantic
play, which is repeating the success this
season which it scored last. Miss Hol
land as Aria, the lovely maiden, whoso
purity and charms win for her the love
of a youth above her station, thereby
causing her to become the object of end
less persecution at the hands of those in
power, was as charming as ever in the
part. Many of the passages call for the
most careful interpretation and skillful
work and they received it at her hands.
Her support this season Is excellent,
there being not a weak link in the
entire chain to mar its perfection.
The play is one of great strength, in
creasing in interest as it progresses and
presenting some remarkably strong
situations. There are several very
dramatic climaxes worked up to in a
manner which keeps them within proper
proportion to the rest or the play and
yet gives them an intensity which is
thrilling.—Hartford, Conn., Post.
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The next entertainment under the
auspices of the Mining and Mechanical
Institute will bo given ou January 18,
when Molvin lloblnson will deliver an
address on "Hiek'ry Farm."
t X X
"The Waifs of Now York," a melo
drama of much fame, will soon appear
hore.
X X X
VogePs celebrated minstrel troupe
will be one of the January attractions
here.
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The Young Men's Corps will hold bi
weekly Sunday evening entertainments
at the Grand during the winter months.
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Did You Receive
a Present
from some one, and now wish
to give one in return? If so,
we ask you to come and see
us about it. We offer you
Holiday Goods at
Reduced Figures
and we are sure that when
you learn our prices you will
select some article from our
very large and pretty stock of
Watches,
1847 Silverware,
Jewelry, Etc.
W. L. Butterwick.
TEI-WEEK EY
Open Evenings
Until After the Holidays
Overcoats That
Defy Jack Frost
An; most in demand these days,
and we've got a stock of them that
is not equalled in this town, if style,
lit, tailoring and quality are the
standards by which they may bo
judged. Sizes are complete in all
makes and grades, and the values
oll'ered cannot be approached by
auy other house. Our guarantee
for one year with every garment.
Try us also for Underwear,
Shoes, Neckwear and Little
Men's Clothing.
Phila. One-Price Clothing House.
s. SEN IE, 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!
Laubach'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,
Bukcr 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 always
just right. We invite you to
come and see us before you
make your purchases.
STAR SHOE STORE,
HUGH MALLOY, PROP.,
I Centre and Walnut Streets.