FREELA.NL> TRIBUNE.
VOL XV. NO. 7G.
CHRISTMAS
BUYERS
Should not overlook our store
when seeking something suitable
for presents for their relatives or
friends. Nothing will be better
appreciated this year than
Something Serviceable,
and that is what you will find if
you look over our stock of Cloth
ing, Furnishings, Hats, Shoes,
Dry Goods, Notions, etc. Prices
are low just now.
JOHN SHIGO,
144 South Centre Street.
We have two large store-rooms
stocked from floor to ceiling with
Toys, Novelties, Candy, Confec
tionery, Fruits, Nuts, Smokers'
Supplies, etc.
If you don't know what to buy
for the children, come to us and
we will show you just what will
please them.
No other dealer can offer you
prices as low as our goods are
marked, and nowhere eise can so
lrrge a stock be found.
Every holiday season finds Mer
kt's store with the largest and pret
tiest lines of Toys in town. This
year the assortment is more com
plete than ever.
M. MERKT,
Centre Street, Freeland.
"CIJREYB
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.
Wm. Wehrman,
Centre street* Freeland.
REPAIRING OF EVERY DESCRIPTION.
FREELAND, PA., WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1902.
COUNCILMEN
GET TOGETHER
Seven Members Meet and
Approve Several Bills.
Borough Employes Had
About Given Up Hope of
Receiving Their November
Pay Before Christmas.
After having made several unsuccess
ful efforts to hold a meeting during the
past three weeks, the borough council
men, to the number of a tven, assembled
in special session last evening and
gladdened the hearts of the borough
employes by approving the pay-rolls of
the several departments.
The employes had about given up
hope of receiving their November earn
ings before Christmas, as all previous
attempts to hold a meeting this month
had failed.
The members present were Council
men Doggett. P. G. Gallagher, William
Gallagher, Hincer, McNeils, McLaugh
lin and Ward. Mr. McNeils was chosen
chairman.
Street Commissioner Doggett's. pay
roll for labor, amounting to 8100.82, was
approved and ordered paid
Janitor Gallagher's bill for salary and
meals. $30.35, was also approved and
ordered paid.
The report of Chief of Police O'Don
nell, including the salaries of regular
and special oflicers, for 8136, was accept
ed and acted upon favorably.
Burgess Boyle's report, showing the
receipts to be 826.25, of which 820.50 Is
due the borough and 85.75 due the
burgess, was accepted.
The following bills were ordered paid:
James McLaughlin, borough electrician,
833.00; L. 11. Lontz, repairs to fire
alarm fixtures, 88; M. M. O'Boyle, sup
plies and repairs, $10; llazleton Ma
chinery and Supply Company, fire alarm
system supplies, 88 50; members of Citl
/.ens' Hose Company, drying hose, $6;
Gamewell Fire Alarm Company, lock
for fire-alarm box, 83; M. Schwabe,
coal, $15.64; James J. Kennedy, testing
fire plugs, $2.
A bill for $273 33, from the Freeland
Electric Light, Heat and Rower Com
pany. for November street lights, was
laid over.
The purpose for which the meeting
was called having been fulfilled, council
adjourned to moot in regular session on
January 5.
Railroad Victims.
Mrs. Michael Potanello, aged 60 years,
of Ha/.ieton, was killed In that city last
evening by the train which brought her
from Philadelphia, where she had been
visiting her daughter. The woman
neglected to got off the car at Wyoming
street station and when the train start
ed she thought she would bo carried out
of the city before another stop would be
made. She rushed from the car and
while jumplngoff fell beneath the wheels
and was almost severed In two.
James Patters n, of Uazleton, was
killed on the railroad near Beaver Brook
yesterday morning. He was ag'd 55
years and emploved as a watchman for
Useful Gilts.
What Is more sensible and
useful for a Christmas
present than a pair of
shoes or slippers?
They are here in a variety
of styles and prices. The
All America Ihoe
for men and women is so
smart in style and rich in
quality it looks like the
$5.00 kind.
Shoes for the boys and
girls are here at lowest
prices.
Let's show you our new
styles.
Refowich'sWearWell
Clothing and Shoe House.
the Dodson Coal Company at Beaver
Brook. The accident oecured shortly
before daybreak, while he was on his
way home from work. Deceased was
born In Cranberry and lived around this
region all his life. Ills wife dUd many
years ago.
Former Residents Dead.
At an early hour on Sunday morning
Ellen, wife of David Richards, of West
Pittston, breathed her last, aged 38
years. Child birth was the caue of
death. The newly born infant is also
dead. The deceased was a daughter-in
law of Isaac Davis, of Front street, and
is survived by her husband and three
children: She was well known and was
respected by a large circle of friends.
The family went to West Pittston from
Freeland several years ago. The fu
neral took place yesterday afternoon.
Interment was made at West Pittston
cemetery.
Patrick Kennedy, a Wiikesbarre
hotelkeeper, whose early life was spent
In Jeddo, died on Monday nt his home
at the county seat. The deceased had
many relatives In this section and
several lower end people attended the
funeral at Wiikesbarre this morning.
Brighter Days Coming.
Andrew Chippie, of Jeddo, the boy
who became famous by relating his
story of poverty before the Coal Strike
Commission, was made happy yesterday
by the receipt of tho presents glvon him
by Judge Gray, of the commission. The
gifts wero conveyed to him by James A.
Gorman, of Hazleton. Mr. Gorman
also rocelved a letter from Mrs. Anna
Asa Kiraple, of Manayunk, enclosing a
sum of money, which she requested Mr.
Gorman to present to tho boy.
Johu Markle has arranged to make
Andrew's life one of promise in the
future by giving him an opportunity to
attend school, at tho same time paying
him a salary of $S por month, in addi
tion to allowing his widowed mother
free coal and rent.
Officers Elected.
The following ofiicors have been
elected by Loyal Castle, No. 65, Knights
of Mystic Chain:
Past commander—George H. Thomas.
Commander—John J. Shafer.
Vice commander—Joseph Mowry.
Recording secretary—James W. Bell.
Financial secretary —Albert Widdick
Treasurer—Henry Fisher.
Outside guard—George Bechtloff
Inside guard—Lewis Bechtloff
Suit for Damages.
Mrs. Ward, of McAdoo, mother of
Cm Ward, the noted amateur base
ball player, who mot death a year ago
at Audenriod by being struck by an
overhead pipe while standing on top of
a freight car, has entered suit against
the Central Railroad of New Jersey for
damages arising from the death of her
son. The latter was employed as a
brakoman for that company.
Closed Tomorrow.
The postofiice will be closed tomorrow,
excepting between tho hours of 9 30 and
10.30 a. in. and 6 30 and 7 30 p. m,
Banks will be closed all day, also a
majority of tho business places.
All the barber shops will be closed all
day, but will remain open tonight until
midnight.
Notice to Mine Workers.
All members of Local Union No. 1939,
IJ. M. W. of A., are requested to meet
in tho Municipal building on Friday
evening. Business of Importance is to
bo transacted. By order of President.
Notice to Members of L. U. 14!)! L
All members of Local Union No. 1499,
United Mine Workers of America, are
hereby notified that the next regular
meeting of the organization will be held
at the Grand opera house hall, Friday
evening, December 26, 1902, at 7.30
o'clock.
Every member is expected to be pres
ent, as the vote for candidates for na
tional officers of the U. M. W. of A. will
he taken at this meeting. By order of
tho President.
The Old Almanac.
Almanacs were In use befole tho art
of printing was discovered, but since the
advent of the movable types and the
printing press, their number and varh -
tie> have becorno legion. Millions upon
millions of them are printed annually,
and most of them for free distribution.
Each j ear they are made more attrac
tive and published in greater numbers,
i'he calendar, an Innovation of recent
years, was popular for a time, but it
could not supplant that old friond of
earlier days—the almanac—with Its as
tronomical calculation and its m re or
less accurate weather predictions.
Chas. H. Fletcher's New York almanac
has ever been one of the foremost in
attractiveness, and the 1903 edition is
no exception. It has a handsome, litho
graphed cover that alrao-t says: "Take
me home with you." It contains the
usual number of jokes, much v&luail*
information relative to the care of in
fants, a record page in blank for baby's
arly days, and problems that will help
to oas9 awav many a long evening.
Wo understand that this almanac may
be had for the asking, either at drug
stores or direct from Chas. 11. Fletcher,
New York city.
TROLLEY RIDE.
Newspaper Men Fnjoy a Trip Over the
Wilkenharre and Hazleton Komi.
I The officials of the Hazleton and
Wiikesbarre Railroad yesterday gave
the newspaper men of Hazleton and
Freeland an opportunity to inspect the
new road between Hazleton and St.
Johns. A special car conveyed the
party from Hazleton to Hazlo Park,
where tho company's handsome new
car, " Wiikesbarre, No. 202," was board
ed.
Alvan Markle, general manager of
the road, acted as uiotorman, and in
12% minutes after the car started the
party was landed at tho new power
house at St. Johns, which is a fraction
over 8% miles distant.
This speed was made without any
special effort. The car has already
covered the distance in less than a mile
a minute and could easily have done so
yesterday, but the rate at which it rati
was maintained to give tho company's
guests a view of the magnificent valley.
It is claimed, and not without reason,
that passengers on the new road will
enjoy the finest scenery offered by any
trolley lino in the country. The fertile
valleys through which the line passes
will make the ride a most delightful one,
especially during the summer months,
when the well-kept farms will show to
better advantage than at present.
The new car has already been describ
ed in these column, but it must be per
sonally examined to thoroughly appre
ciate Its advantages and superior ar
rangement over the ordinary trolley car.
It receives its current from a third
rail, which is laid alongside the track,
about a foot over ground. The rail is
covered as well as possible, and, though
heavily charged with electricity and
deadly to all who may come in contact
with it, it is not liabie to injure passen
gers or employes, unless they are guilty
of gross negligence or recklessness.
Tho ballast of the road Is stone, and
this, with tho well-balanced springs of
the car, makes solid riding which is not
surpassed by tho finest steam-propelled
cars. Grade crossings and sharp curves
are conspicuous by their absence, there
being none of the former aud but one
of the latter.
While there are many heavy grades
on the road, all danger of cars becoming
unmanageable and running away are
obviated by a speed-controller on each
car. This apparatus works automatic
ally and as soon as the regulation speed
Is exceeded will bring the car to a stop.
The power-house, it is said, is a model
of its kind, and, while not the largest, is
tho best-equipped plant in the United
States. Four sets of three boilers each,
built especially to burn culm, generate
tho steam which moves the three mas
sive high-pressure engines. Every
modern electrical appliance needed has
b en installed, and to the electrical ex
port tho machinery room Is perfection
Itself.
Within a few days tho car Wiikes
barre will begin making regular trips
for passengers between Hazle Park and
St. Johns, and during tho latter part ol
January, the time set for tho comple
tion of tho tunnel under Wiikesbarre
mountain, tho car will run to Ashley.
Some day, one of the officials inti
mated to the writer, a spur from the
top of Butler mountain may be built to
Freeland, and this branch, it may be
safely predicted, will prove a well-pay
ing investmont, as Freeland people will
not be slow to appreciate the advant
ages offered by riding over tho new road
to the county seat.
Tho inspection party was in charge of j
E. S. Doud, secretary of the company, i
and consisted of the following: W. C.
Dershuck and J. W. Kraft, of the Plain
Speaker; James Cadden and Frank Sny
der, of the Sentinel; John B. Kraft, of
the Standard; Editor Toth, of tho Slov
onsky Noviny; 11. 8. Fowler, of the
Progress; D. S. Buckley, of tho Tribune;
Henry Walser, Joseph Levy, Joseph
Doud and John R. Sharpless. Esq.
Dr. Elmer, resident physician at Whise
Haven sanitaruim, was thrown from his
sleigh yesterday morning while crossing
from that town to East H&veu. The
accident occurred near the temporary
bridge ever the Lehigh river, and Dr.
Elmer had a narrow escapo from being
thrown Into the rushing waters. The
physieiau wa* badly Injured.
Mrs. Dennis North, un aged resident
of Denver Meadow, died Monday night.
She was the oldest resident In tho Le
high coal region. Shu eaine to this
country when there where no railroads
to the coal regions, and walked almost
the entire distance betweeu New York
and Beaver Meadow.
Dr. David Kennedys
favorite Remedy
CURES ALL. KLITNEY, STOMACH
LIVER TROUBLES.
r Dr. David Kennedys
favorite Remedy
CURES ALL KIDNEY; STOMACH +*
, - AND LIVER TROUBLES*
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.
Tomorrow evening at the Grand opera
house the Good Will Athletic Association
will conduct its annual entertainment.
The members have worked hard to
make the affair a success and have pre
pared a program of exceptional merit
Reserved seats can be had at McMena
ruin's store.
The Crescent Athletic Association
yesterday received a message from the
Maucb Chunk basket ball team stating
that they would be unable to play here
tomorrow afternoon. The management
has secured St. Mary's Institute team,
of Wiikesbarre, to fill the date.
Ex-Councilman Harry Reifsnyder,
who removed his family to Elizabeth, N.
J., last summer, has accepted his form
er position in Drifton shop-* and be
gan work there yesterday. The family
will return to town about January 1.
The holiday vacation at the Mining
and Mechanical Institute began on
Monday evening aud will continue until
January 5, when the sessions will be
resumed In the new building at Centre
and Wyoming streets.
John M. Carr, Esq., has been re-elect
ed grand knight of Hazleton Council,
Knights of Coliimbus, and James F.
Sweeney, also of town, has been chosen
deputy grand knight.
The Stockton workings which Linder
man & Skeer formerly operated have
been leased to the Lehigh Valley Coal
Company and the latter will assume
charge on January 1.
Each of the employes of Markle & Co.
who worked during the strike was pre
sented last evening by John Markle with
a sum of money as a Christ-mas present.
Tho local expressmen were kept
hustling this week delivering Christmas
presents. Large numbers of parcels are
received on every incoming train.
The engagement of William Aubrey,
Jr., and Miss Bid McHugh, both of
Eckloy, is announced. They will be
married next week.
A ,pair of lady's glasses was lost on
Centre street last week. Finder will be
rewarded upon return of glasses to the
Tribune office.
A. Kester and daughter, Miss Flor
ence, left today for Philadelphia, where
thpy will spend a week with Mr. Kes
ter's brother.
Maurice Ferry, of St. Michael's col
lego, Toronto, Canada, Is visiting his
mother, Mrs. M. Ferry, Washington
street.
Miss Edith L. Kuntz, who is employed
as a school teacher in Now Jersey, is
visiting her parents,ißev. and Mrs. J. J.
Kuntz.
Rev. J. W. Blschoff, of Upper Lehigh,
attended a special session of Lehigh
presbytery at Maucb Chunk this week.
Mrs. Michael J. Bergin, of Washing
ton, D. C., is visiting her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Coudy McLaughlin.
Every employe of the Lehigh Traction
Company received a turkey today as a
Christmas present.
Christmas turkeys are 25 per cent
higher in price than they were a year
ago.
Nearly every church in town will
have special services tomorrow.
"Minnesota's Best" flour is sold by A.
Oswald. There is none better made.
Mrs. Annie Giatz, of Lansford, while
pouring oil in a lighted lamp last night
in the presence of her two children, was
so badly burned that she is in a critical
condition.
PLEASURE.
December 25. —Annual entertainment
under the auspices of the Good Will
Athletic Association at the Grand opera
house. Admission, 10, 15 and 25 cents.
December 31.—Fourteenth annual ball
of the Tigers Athletic Club at Krell's
hall. Admission, 50 cents.
DsPXERRO - BROS.
CAFE.
Corner of Centre and Front .Streets.
Gibson, Dougherty, Kaufor Club,
Uosenhluth's Velvet, of which we hive
EXCLUSIVE SALE IN TOWN.
Mumm's Extra Dry Champagne,
Henneaay Brandy, Hlacklnirry,
Gins, Wines, Clarets. Cordials, Etc.
Ham and Schweitzer Cheese Sandwiches,
Sardines, Klc.
MEALS AT - ALL - HOURS
TRI-WEEKLY
i McMEN AMIN'S
South Centre Street
USEFUL GIFTS
FOR CHRISTMAS
An Inexhaustive exhibit of re
membrances that appeal to the
eye and bring pleasure and
comfort to the recipient can In
seen here. If you will conn
to our store at once you will
find suggestions enough to
salisfythe most exacting. Evcrv
article we sell contains full
value for the price paid.
Farv-y Neckwear—
The prettiest and largest selec
tion of Four-in-Hands, Imperials,
Bows, and Tecks in town, in plain
white and plain black silks, also
all the newest fancy colors in Ties,
are now on sale at 25c.
Come and see our new 50c holi
day Neckwear. The prettiest Ties
that we've ever shown; all shapes,
all colors, all styles, 50c.
Men's Furnishings—
Xmas Suspenders from 25c up
ward.
Xmas Socks from 25c upward.
Xmas Shirts from 50c upward.
Xmas Silk Mufflers, from 50c
upward.
Xmas Sweaters from 50c upward.
Slippers and Shoes—
This store's collection of Christ
mas Slippers is exceptional. The
positive price savings to be had
here makes a buyer of you at once.
In the line of Shoes we have
everything that could be desired,
and when making your presents
don't forget that a Pair of Shoes is
one of the most acceptable articles
you can offer.
Stylish Hats—
Headwear should interest you.
It's important that you have a new
Hat for Christmas. All of the
season's latest shapes now on sale.
McMENAMIN'S
South Centre Street
Our Great Annual
SALE OF DOLLS!
We are sure tho variety could not be
greater, for we have purchased all the
worthy kinds to be found in the world -
markets. Every Doll you see here is
rosy, robust, radient, absolutely frc<
from flaws and defects.
We have no cripples. Dolls with
scratched cheeks, scarred ears or fract
ured legs are not admitted.
They are ideal in forin and features.
Some undressed and others drossed in
every style the most whimsical cjtfla
could desire.
We have made some remarkably low
prices—about one-thind less than you
pay elsewhere.
Toys of All Kinds
Are here 111 abundance, all going at
the lowest possible prices. Do not malic
your Chlstiuas purchases until you sec
our assortment.
Fruits, Nuts and High-Class Confer
tlonery and Candy at
LAUBACiTS
■A.. OSWALD,
dealer 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.
iV. W. Cor. Centre and Front Freeland,
Tigers Ball
Krell's Hall,
, Freeland,
New Year's Em.
DePierro's
Complete Orchestra.