F REEL A NT) TRIBUNE. VOL XIV. NO. 93, SPECIAL NOTICE AH our 75c and 50c Win ter Caps and Gloves now going at 38c. All our 35c and 25c Winter Caps and Gloves now going at 18c. Our Big Clearance Sale is still going on. It is the talk of the town and hund reds of people are saving money by taking ad vantage of the great burgains we are offering. liiliWiiM Clothing and Shoe House. REFOWICH BUILDING. FREELAND. Overcoats and Suits at One-Half Price. T. CAMPBELL, dealer in Dry Goods, Groceries, Boots and Shoes. Also PURE WINES £ LIQUORS FOR FAMILY AND MEDICINAL PURPOSES Centro and Main streets. Freeland. CUHRVS 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. LAUBACH'S VIENNA BAKERY. B. C. LAUBACH, Prop. Choice lircad of All Kinds, (,'nkes, and Pus try, Daily. Fancy and Novelty Cakes Buked to Order. CiIFECTIIiEIY @IK CBEIH supplied to balls, parties or picnics, with all necessary adjuncts, at shortest notice and fairest prices. Delivery and supply wagons to all parts oj town and surroundings every day. DePIERRO - BROS. O-ALELEL Corner of Centre and Front Mtreeta. Gibson, Dougherty, Kaufor Club, Kosenbluth's Velvet, of which we h .ve EXCLUSIVE SALE IN TOWN. Mumm's Extra Dry Champagne, Heunessy Brandy, Blackborry, Gins, Wines, Clarets, Cordials, Etc. Ham and Schweitzer Cheese Sandwiches, Sardines, Etc. MEALS AT - ALL - HOURS. Geo. H. Hartman, Meats and Green Tinck. Fresh Lard a Specialty. Centre Street, near Central Hotel. Condy 0. Boyle, dealer In LIQUOR, WINE, BEER, PORTER, ETC. The finest brands of Domestic and Imported Whiskey on sale. Fresh Rochester and Shen anrinnh iiopr und Porter on tap GRAND OPERA HOUSE. Freeland Opera House Co., Lessees. Friday Evening, February 7. One Night Only. THE MUSICAL EXTItAVAGANZA, "A Trip to Buffalo." See Later Issues for Full Particulars. ARMED GUARDS PROTECT HEALTH How Smallpox Is Kept Out of Wilkesbarre. Every Avenue of Approach to the City Blocked by Vigilant Watch men—Quar antine a Success. If war waged up and down the Wyom ing valley, and Wilkesbarre was beset on every side by the enemy, her ap proaches could hardly be better guarded than tbey are now. At every bridge and road entrance, north, south and west, are alert and vigilant men, day and night, armed, who stop every car, wagon and pedostrain. To the ca*t the mountains nrise and there are no towns. All this precaution is due to the fact that smallpox surrounds the city on three sides. It is epidemic in Plymouth, Wyoming. Maltby, Sturmerville, East Pittston and West Pittston, and further north in Avoca, Minooka, Hughestown and Scran ton. For weeks precautionary measures have been taken and this week they gr'w to the present proportions. The regulations require that no man, woman, or child, shall be admitted to the city without a pass, which must be given by the Hoard of Health of the place where the holder lives. In order to get a pass it is necessary to be em ployed in Wilkesbarre, to have import ant business there, and —most necessary —that the applicant shall have been re cently vaccinated. In the city the same rule applies. To leave the town one must aiso have a pass, even If it is but to pass the western end of the bridges to go skating. Dis cretion is used in issuing them too, and any violation of the rules is severely punished. The patrol stops every street car entering the city, and two of the officers walk through It, every person being required to show a pass or, uot having one to go back again. All sorts of annoyances have been caused, but the guards are strict and vigilant and allow none to escape. With wagons and carriages the same system is used, and anyone attempting to get past without showing a pass is arrested. A somewhat similar quarantine is established on the west side by the alilieted towns, ono against the others, so that the unfortunate resident of the west side must run a gauntlet of care ful guards and keep his pass ready to answer the numerous demands) to "show your pass." It is costing the city a great deal of money to keep up this vigilant guard, but so far it lias kept the smallpox out, and it is expected to continue efficient as long as it is strictly enforced. Hazle Brook Weddings, Joel F. Stevens, Jr.. and Miss Mary Jeffrey, both of Hazle Hrook, were married at 7.30 o'clock on Wednesday evening at the home of the bride's father, David Jeffrey, at that place. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Wise, pastor of the Holiness Christian church, of town, and was witnessed by a large number of friends of the young couple. William Stevens was grooms man and Miss Lizzie Jeffrey was brides maid. Daniel Sweeney and Miss Mary Burke, both of Hazle Brook, were mar ried at Eckley Catholic church yester day by Rev. William O'Hara. Patrick Sweeney was groomsman and Miss Katie Ward was bridesmaid. Opening of the Fair. The fair for the benefit of the build ing fund of the Sisters of Mercy chapel will open at Krell's hall tomorrow evening. Its success is already assured, as the solicitors and others who have been engaged in making preparations for the fair have mot with unprecedent ed success in securing contributions of money, articles, etc. Tomorrow morning a large force will begin work at the hall—decorating, erecting booths and stands and placing the hundreds of exhibits in position. Committees from the several Catholic societies of St. Ann's parish will assist in conducting the fair. Futile Search for Bullet. On Thursday, while relatives of Neil Elanlon, of Coaldala, who was shot and killed in an altercation with a tramp at Wilkesbarre, were conveying his re mains to Tamuqua cemetery, they wore intercepted by I)r. Leith, of Ilazleton hospital, who was authorized by the coroner of Luzerne county not to permit FREELAND, PA, FRIDAY, JANUARY 31, 1902. the burial of the"; body until another autopsy was made. The casket had been placed in the grave, but not cover ed. Dr. Leith then took charge of the casket and removed it to an undertak- I ing establishment, where he performed the autopsy. I The physician was unable to find any trace of the bullet, which is supposed to have caused the death. The cause for this unusual action on the part of the Luzerne county coroner is contained In the fact that four distinct autopsies performed at Wilkesbarre have failed to ■ disclose the bullet which is supposed to have caused Hanlon's death. Wird Nominations. The Democrats of the borough have made the following ward nominations: First Ward. Councilman—William Wood ring. School director —John J. Gillespie. Constable—James F. Welsh. Judge—Matthew Johnson. Inspector—Daniel McGarvoy. Second Ward. Councilman—Thomas 1\ McAndrews. Judge—Charles E. Styles. Inspector—Condy Gallagher. Third Ward. Constable—Anthony Ones kali. Judge—Frank McLaughlin. Inspector—John Schnoo. Fourth Ward. Constable—Patrick Heeney. .Judge—John H. Hanlon. Inspector—Patrick Carey. Fifth Ward. Councilman—Patrick Ward. Constable—John McGroarty. Judge—Anthony Gallagher. Inspector—Peter Gallagher. Sixth Ward. School director—Edward Hrennan. Constable—Daniel Furey. Judge—Hugh M Hreslln. Jr. Inspector—John Hrennan. Smallpox Rumor. A rumor that smallpox had been dis covered in the First ward was circulated this week, and until the falsity of the rumor had been established considerable uneasiness was felt by those who hud received the information. According to the report the case was located in the home of a Polish family residing in the alley at the rear of the Municipal build ing." A diligent search of the premises and all the houses of the vicinity was made, and nothing was found to substantiate the rumor or even to give a basis for the report. Local physicians also deny all knowledge of the existence of the disease in town. The origin of the falsehood has not yet been located. The Firemen's Brill. Tonight the great ball of the Free land fire department will be hold at KrolTs hall. The members of the two companies have worked for weeks to make the ball a success, and there is every indication that the affair will be one of the largest of the season. The committees appointed to sell tickets have thoroughly canvassed the town and have met wiih encouraging receptions in every ward. Freeland people always have a warm spot in their hearts for their fire lighters, and the latter deserve all the appreciation that, the public can show. St. Ann s band will furnish the dance j music this evening. Accident to Formor Resident. Archibald Phillips, aged 1 years, of Gracodale, on the Wilkesbarre moun tain, had both of his feet badly crushed at Soloman's Gap on Wednesday by becoming entangled in the guard rail of an engine. Three cars ran over his foot. He was an employe of the Jersey Central Railroad and was taken to Mercy hos pital, where, it was found necessary to amputate both feet. The young man is a son of Archie Phillips, who was for many years a resident 6f town and later lived at White Haven. He will likely recover from the effects of the accident. Successful Operation. Thotnas Evans returned this week from Philadelphia, where ho was called to witness an operation performed upon his son, Thomas. The latter was a sufferer from appendicitus and, follow ing the advice of his physicians, entered the University of Pennsylvania hospital for treatment. The operation was per formed at that institution and was suc cessful in every respect. The many friends of the young man will be pleased to learn that he Is rapidly recovering from the effects. Tickets for the Swiss Bell-Ringers, who come here under the auspices of the M. Si M Institute, will be placed on sale tomorrow at McMenamiu's store. They will appear here on February 8. Lcc cream at Merkt's. ROUND THE REGION William A. Whitman arid A. V. Law son, who are at the head of the State Base Ball League, were In Wilkesbarre yesterday making provision to have that city represented in the league. The promoters stated that the nesessary capital had been raised to place a club. The league will probably be composed of ihe following: Scranton, Wilkesbarre. Lancaster, Beading, Lebanon and Llazleton. After having been out on strike for ihe past seven weeks and not winning their cause, Miss Bee Holleran and Miss Charlotte O Malley, two of the promi nent striking school teachers of the Pitts ion township schools, have announced that they intend to forsake the world and take upon themselves the vows of the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart at Carboudale. Ten-year-old Frank Clark, of Miners Mills, was killed yesterday by a pas senger train while watching for his father, who is a conducter on a freight. Seeing a freight train coming up the road, the boy waved to it. The train men shouted a warning, for an express train was 9poedying toward the lad. Lie did not see it, was struck, and hurled a hundred feet and instantly killed. Scranton Municipal League is still getting in its work. A number of liquor dealers havo lost their license, others have been scared into observing the law and council men have been made to re sign and have been prosecuted through the work of the league. Yesterday the licenses of ten more liquor dealers were revoked by the court. When I'atrick Moore and his wife, who three days ago was Miss Helen Smith, return from their wedding trip to Pittston they will find all the presents given to them missing. Burglars broke Into the resldenco of the bride's mother last night and carried away every gift, as well as other valuables. Carbondalo's light for municipal water received a discouraging blow on Tues day, when Judge llalsoy, who heard the ease in Lackawanna county, filed an op inion making permanent an injunction restraining the city from increasing its indebtedness $145,000 for the purpose of securing a water plant. At a mass meeting of Shamokln citi zens the movement to erect a $30,000 hospital for Shamokin was launched. Each wage-earner in the vicinity will be asked to contribute one day's wages and retired coal operators and the rich men of town have promised to raise the re mainder. Notice has been posted at the Vulcan Irion Works, Tamaqua that, commenc ing February 1, the shops will work ten, instead of nine, hours a day, with a slight reduction in wages instead of an increase, for which the men have asked. THEATRICAL. "A Trip to Buffalo," the vaudeville catravaganza which was the hit of the l\iu-America theatrical offerings at the Buffalo Exposition, will bo seen in Fro.e land next week. The production is un der the direction of Charles P. Salisbury, a manager of wide experience, who has secured a company of artists that will coinparo favorably with the most notable comic opera organizations of the season. The stage settings are especially elabor ate, particularly the third act which shows the Esplanade and Midway of of the Exposition, while the costuming may be described with the liberal use of superelatlves without straining a point. It is hardly necessary to call attention to the iflusicof "A Trip to Buffalo," inas much as the catchy numbers are being whistled in every city in this country. The engagement will bo one of the most important theatrical offerings of the season and will prove a treat to thoso who failed to see the Exposition and a most pleasant rcmiuder of those who did. X X X Manager McMenauiln. of the opera house, and Manager Nahm, of the Walte Comedy Company, mutually agreed last evening to end the engagement of the Walte Company, and at the close of last night's performance the company de parted. On Wednesday evening "The War of Wealth" was presented to a small audience and last night the at tendance was loss than on the previous evening. The company is an unusually good one, but repertoire organizations seldom succeed in drawing Freeland theatre-goers, and it was more profitable to both managers to close than to con tinue playing to small audledces. X X X "The Fast Mail" Is the title of a stir ring melodrama which is making an other big hit this season. It will be seen hero the early part of next month. A. Oswald has the agency for the cele brated Elysian's extracts and perfumery. The linest goods made. Try them. 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 statement in the annual report of West Pittston Hoard of Health is one to the effect that the communion cup used In most of the churches is responsible, in a great measure, for the spread of contagious diseases. It advises, and even urges, that, in view of the pre valence of smallpox, all congregations observing the. communion use individual cups and help keep down the epidemic. Next Sunday will be Candlemas Day and will be observed as sucb in several churches. It will also bo ground-hog day, and should the day bo fair and the ground-hog see his shadow look out for a season of six weeks of bad weather before spring is here. If the day is cloudy the shadow will not be cast and the weather will be good thereafter. Howard Albert, of town, has passed the examination in pharmacy and is now qualified to practice as a druggist. Mr. Albert lias been a student in the Phila delphia School of Pharmacy two years and expects to study another year. Arrangements are in progress for a boxing contest between "Jvid" Ferry, of Allentown, and Martin Mulhall, of Summit Hill. If the men are matched the bout will probably take place in Freeland. The Lackawanna Railroad, after some months of experiment with a tele phone service for train dispatching, has determined upon installing a complete system between New York and Elmira. Elias Hartz, the venerable Reading "goose-bone prophet," declares that February will bo a record breaker for severe weather of all kinds, and he warns the pebple to he prepured. At the Park M. E. church, next Sun day, Rev. J IJ. Polsgrove, of Hazleton, will preach the morning sermon and Itev. W. L. Armstrong, of Joddo, will preach the evening sermon. Miss Rose Boyle has resigned as operator at the Hell telephone exchange. Miss Boyle was a courteous and obliging operator and the patrons of the line will miss her services. A fine catamount is on exhibit! >n at John Rugan's saloon, South Coutro street. It was shot by Mr. llugan and Hugh Malloy in the swamp near White Haven. Misses Katie and Maine Gallagher, who came here the forepart of the week to attend the funeral of their sister, are visiting at their parents* home in the Third ward. Today is the, last day for tiling certifi cates of nominations. The Domocratic ward nominations wore filed at Wilkes barre today by Squire Buckley. The jury in the case of Joseph Mat usibick, charged with the murder of Lewis Yescuakle at West Ilazleton, re turned a verdict of not guilty. The national convention of the United Mine Workeisof America has adjourned and the local delegates are expected home tomorrow evening. \. M. C. A. devotional meeting at 3.45 o'clock Sunday afternoon will be led by Field Secretary J. I). Bryden, of Ilazleton. Mrs. Peter O'Donnell, of South Wash ington street, fractured her arm by falling on the ice near her home on Wednesday. A Torce oT men, under the direction of John liroderlek, of Sandy Kun, are boring for coal on the Zelgler tract near Pond Creek. Mr. and Mrs. A. Oswald are at New Tripoli, Lehigh county, today, attend ing the funeral of the former's father. Foster township school hoard will hold its February meeting at Woodside school bouse tomorrow evening. An Anthracite telephone has been placed in Neußurger's clothing store. PLEASURE. January 31 —Fair at Eckley Catholic church. January 31.—Joint ball of Citizens' lloso Company and Fourth Ward Fire Company at Krell's opera house. Ad mission. 50 cents. February 1 to B.—Fair for the build ing fund of Sisters of Mercy chapel, at Krell's hall. February 10.—Banquet under the auspices of Married Ladles of St. Ann's Parish, benelit of Sisters of Mercy chapel fund, at Krell's hall. Tickets", 35 cents. TR 1-WEEK LY OVERCOATS and All Other Heavy Goods almost At Your Own Price. Phiia. One-Price Clothing House. 8. SEN IE, PROP. Birkbeck Brick, Freeland, Pa. £HIAS. ORION STIIOH, ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW and NOTARY PUBLIC. Office: Rooms 1 and 2, Birkbeck Brick, Freeland JOHN M. CAKII, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW. All legal business promptly attended. Postoffice Building, ... Freeland. Mclaughlin, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW. Legal ]3tisineaa of Any Description. Brennan's Building, So. Centre St. Freeland. J. ODONNELL, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW. Campbell Building, - - . Freelan d White Haveu lliliee, Kane Building, Opposite Poatoflice; Tuesdays, Saturdays. JOHN J. McBREAETY, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW. Legal Business of every description, Firo Insurance, and Conveyancing given prompt attention. MeMenumin Building,South Centre Street. N. MA LEY, DENTIST. OVEB BIKKBBOK'S STOKE, Second Floor, - - Birkbeck Brick S. E. HAYES, FIRE INSURANCE AGENT. Washington Street. None but reliable cumpunics represented. Also agent for the celebrated high-grade Planus of llazelton Bros., New York city. J~)R. S. S. HESS, DENTIST,. 37 South Centre Street. Seoond Floor Front, - Hefowich Building. A. UUCKLEY, JUSTICE OF THE PEACE. All buninena given prompt attention. Tribune Building, . . Main Street dea'er In Dry Goods, Notions, Groceries and Provisions. FRESH ROLL AND Creamery Batter Always in Stock. Minnesota's Best Patent Flour A Specialty. EVERY ARTICLE GUARANTEED. N. W. Cor. Centre and Front fits., Freeland. Wear the Famous Gold Seal Gum Boots A-UK 5A1.13 IT ill E STAR SHOE STORE, HUGH MALLOY, PROP., Ceutre auU Waluut Streets.
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