F REEL AND TRIBUNE.
VOL. XV. NO. 108.
Sale of Clothing
and Furnishings
Buy now and here, because
every price is reduced—what you
need later will cost you less now.
In Clothing, Overcoats, Trousers,
Gents' Furnishings, Boots and
Shoes you can be suited here or
you can't be suited in Freeland.
Words of praise cannot do jus
tice to our assortments, style and
qualities.
Come at once and see for your
self—-let the goods convince you
of their superior excellence.
Also complete lines of Dry
Goods, Dress Goods, Notions,
etc., among which are many bar
gains to interest our lady patrons.
Buckskin Rubber Boots and
Shoes are the best and are sold by
JOHN SHIGO,
144 South Centre Street.
ORION STROH,
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW
and
NOTARY PUBLIC.
Office: Rooms 1 and 2, Birkboek Brick, Freeland
MCLAUGHLIN,
ATTORN EY-AT-LAW.
Legal Businemi of Any Veucriplion.
Btennnn'B Building, So. Centre St. Freeland.
J. O'DONNELL,
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW.
Campbell Building, - - - Freeland.
White Haveu Olflco, Kane Building, Opposite
Postollico; Tuesdays, Saturdays.
JOHN J. MoBREARTY,
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW.
Logal Business of every description, Fire
Insurance, and Convoyaucing given prompl
attention.
McMenamln Building, South Centre Street.
A. BUCKLEY,
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.
All biurinetM given prompt attention.
Tribune Building, - - Main Street
£JR. N. MALEY,
DENTIST.
OVKK BIKKBECK'S STOKE.
Seoond Floor, - - Blrkbeck Brick
jyjllS. 8. E. HAYES,
FIRE INSURANCE AGENT.
Washington Street.
None but reliable oompanies represented.
Also agent for the celebrated high-grade
Pianos of Hazelton Bros., New York city.
JJR. S. 8. HESS,
DENTIST.
North Centre Street.
Bell Telephone.
Sooond Floor, • P. O. S. of A. Building.
Wm. Wehrman,
WATCHMAKER
Centre street, Freeland.
REPAIRING OF EVERY DESCRIPTION.
DePIERRO - BEOS.
CAFE.
Corner of Centre and Front Htreetn.
Glbeon, Dougherty, Kaufer Club,
Bosonbluth's Velvet, of which we ta.ive
EXCLUSIVE SALE IN TOWN.
Munim'a Extra Dry Champagne.
Hennoesy Brandy, Blackberry,
Gins, Wines, Clarets, Cordials, Etc.
Ham and /Schweitzer Cheese Sandwiches,
Sardines, Etc.
MEALS AT - ALL - HOURS
L NATURE S TONIC. REGULATOR AND BEST BEVERAGE.!
GrX'N_ \
IV BEST TONIC FOR WOMEN. GUARANTEED PURE. i
' Put up in bottles only and sold by j
T' AUID nilCUCftll C(,r - M " lu " 11 Washington Sts. J]
f CHflo. ttrtbHcyß..Mfgaa'Kft j
CITIZENS' BANK OF FREELAND.
H. C. Koons, President.
Thomas Birkbeck, Vice President.
Charles Dusheck, Secretary.
B. R. Davis, Cashier.
Andrew Shigo, Teller.
DIRECTORS:
JOHN SHIGO, JOHN BURTON, THOMAS BIRKKJCCK,
11. C. KOONS, ANTHONY RUDEWICK, CHARLES DUSHECK.
Handsome Steel Home Saving Banks will be furnished by
us to parties depositing one dollar or more. If at anytime the
account of any party is closed the Bank is to be returned.
These Banks are being extensively used by children and others
in laying by and saving their money and thereby teaching
them habits of economy and thrift. Interest will be allowed
on these deposits. The Banks are to be brought to us, where
they will be unlocked, contents counted and credited in a book
furnished by this Bank, which is the oldest and strongest
Bauk in the town of Freeland, having been in business since 1890.
COUNCIL FILLS
THE OFFICES
Many Appointments Made
at a Special Meeting.
Moerschbacher Is Tresurer,
Herron Street Commis
sioner, O'Donnell Janitor.
Police Force Retained.
The borough council met in special
session Saturday evening and com
pleted Its work of organization by elect
ing the following:
Treasurer—Cbarles Moerschbacher.
Street commissioner—John Herron.
Solicitor—John J. Mcßrearty, Esq.
Janitor—Hugh O'Donnell.
Electrician—Frank McLaughlin.
Chief of police—Charles O'Donnell.
Patrolmen John Molik, Patrick
Welsh.
The appointment of a borough sur
veyor was laid over and action upon a
list of special police presented by Bur
gess Martin was postponed until this
evening.
Every member of the body was in his
seat when President McLaughlin an
nounced his reasons for calling the
meeting. The purpose, the chair stated,
was to fill the various offices at the dis
posal of council. Mr. Moore, of the
Second ward, presented his credentials
and oatli of office and was seated, after
which the business of the evening was
taken up and promptly dispatched.
For treasurer the nominees wore ex-
Councilman Charles Moerschbacher and
Francis Brennan, both of the Fifth
ward. The vote was: Moerschbacher—
Carpenter, Crawford, Doggett, P. G.
and Wm. Gallagher, Hincer, McClellan.
Moore, Ward, McLaughlin, 10. Bren
nan— Brennan, McNeils, 2.
For street commissioner the names of
John Herron and Niece McCole, both of
the First ward, wore presented, with the
following result: Herron—Doggett, P.
G. and Wm. Gallagher, Hincer, McNeils.
Ward, McLaughlin, 7. McCole—Car
penter, Crawford, McClellan, Moore, 4.
Not voting —Brennan.
John J. Mcßrearty, the present solici
tor, and Daniel Kline were named to
represent the council in legal affairs.
The vote was: Mcßrearty—Doggett, P.
G. and Wm. Gallagher, Hincer, Ward,
McLaughlin, 0. Kline—Carpenter,Craw
ford, McClellan, McNeils, Moore, 5.
Not voting—Brennan.
There being no choice, the name of
Mr. Kline was withdrawn and on the
noxt ballot Mr. Mcßrearty received 10
votes, Messrs. Breunau and McNeils not
voting.
There were three candidates for
janitor, as follows: Hugh O'Donnell
and Joseph Gallagher, Fourth ward,
and Anthony Gallagher, Fifth ward.
The members divided as follows:
O'Donnell—Carpenter, Crawford, Wm.
Gallagher, McClellan, McNeils, Moore,
McLaughlin, 7. J. Gallagher—P. G.
Gallagher, Hincer, 2. A. Gallagher—
Doggett, Ward, 2. Not voting—Bren
nan.
For chief of police Charles O'Donnell
was re elected, receiving the votes of all
members exc.ept Mr. Brennan, who did
not vote.
The only candidates named for patrol
men were the present officers. John
FREELAND, PA., MONDAY, MARCH 9, 1903.
Molik and Patrick Welsh. A motion to
reduce the number from two to one
patrolman was tabled by a party vote of
7 to 4.
The choice of the councilman for
police officers was: Molik—Carpenter,
Crawford, Doggett, P. G. and Win.
Gallagher, Hincer, McClellan, Moore,
Ward, McLaughlin, 10. Welsh—Dog
gott, P. G. and Win. Gallagher, Hincer,
McNeils, Ward, McLaughlin, 7. Not
voting—Brennan.
For electrician Frank McLaughlin
was elected, receiving 7 votes, Council
men Brennan, Carpenter, Crawford,
McClellan and Moore not voting. A
motion presented by McClellan that his
term of office be limited to such time as
his services may be required, if less
than a year, was declared out of order.
The election of a surveyor was laid
over, as was also action on a list of
special police presented by Burgess
Martin, whose authority to appoint was
questioned
Council will meet again this evening
to receive the bonds of the newly-elected
officials and to fix their salaries. The
amount of bonds to be furnished was
placed at the same figures as last year.
Foster School Board.
The regular meeting of Foster town
ship school board was held Saturday
evening with Messrs. O'Nell, Johnson,
Dudley and Zlestloft present. In the
absence of the president Director O'Neil
was chosed to presido.
Principal Hoffman had no statistical
report on account of the school month
not being ended. He recommended re
pairs to the outbuildings at Eckley. Ho
also* reported the night school in that
town well attended.
A letter with 85 enclosid was received
and accepted from T. A. Buckley, Esq.,
being a fine imposed on Mike Propoko
vitch, of Drifton, for violation of Board
of Health law. The money was turned
over to Treasurer Johnson.
The following bills wore ordered paid:
G. B. Markle & Co., coal, $9.30; Mrs.
Michael Petchell, cleaning, $4: Mrs.
Patrick Murrin, cleaning, $4; Jacob
Nossler, cleaning, 84; George R. Keller,
supplies, $3.07; Mrs. Hugh Conners,
cleaning, $4; Upper Lehigh Coal Co.,
coal, 812.70; Ervin Eunax, cleaning, 84;
Thomas J. Boyle, cleaning, 88; J. 11.
Kocher, repairing lock, 75c; Coxe Bros.
&Co., coal, $27.50; Owen Moyer, clean
ing, $4; W. E. Martin, supplies, $28.92;
M. S. lvemmerer & Co., coal, $12.57.
"Uncle Tom" Tonight.
Leon W. Washburn's "Stetson's Un
cle Tom's Cabin" Company will appear
here this evening. "Uncle Tom" Is
portrayed by Frod Bennett, Stetson's
original "Uncle Torn," probably the
best known impersonator of this cele
brated character in the world. There
will be two Topsies and two Marks in
the great double cast. The work of
competent players is further enhanced
by beautifiul stage settings and now
electric devices. Colonel Sawyer's cele
brated pack of Siberian bloodhounds is
one of the features with this company,
as well as the prize Shetland ponies.
New and novel specialties are introduc
ed.
A street parade was given by the com
pany at noon today. The female drum
corps attracted much attention.
An Easy Victory.
The Crescents won an easy victory
from the Lansford basket ball team at
Krell's hall Saturday evening by a score
of 18 to 3. The visitors played a fairly
good game and were kept busy blocking
the locals from shooting and succeeded
in keeping the score down.
The game became rough at times,
and while a visiting player was trying
to throw a local his hold slipped and he
fell heavily against the stage and was
out for a time. The attendance was
large.
The feature of the game was the
basket shooting of Welsh.
Republican Conventions.
The Republicans of Luzerne county
have decided to hold their county con
vention on Tuesday, August 11, and the
election of delegates on the Saturday
preceding The election of state dele
gates will take place on May 12, and of
the district delegates on May 9.
A largo number of the prospective
candidates and other workers wore
present at the meeting on Saturday.
Reese Lloyd resigned as county secre
tary. It is expected he will be a candi
date for re-election as clerk of the
courts.
Ice cream on sale at Merkt's.
UISCKLLANEOUB ADVERTISEMENTS.
NOTICE OE MEETING. The annual meet
ing: of the stockholders of the Froelund
Brewing Company will tie held at. the office of
said company, on Fern street, Krecland, Pa.,
between the hours of 10 and II a. in., on Mon
duy, April 0, 1003, for the purpose ol' trans
acting such business as may properly come
before the meeting. By order of
Coudy O. Boyle, President.
James J. Tiuaony, Secretary.
ROUND THE REGION
Wiadislaw Rovinski, Anthony Kllno
wlcz, Stanislaw Lukowski, Joseph Wen
shkanes and Anthony Radziewicz, five
of eleven defendants who were tried last
week on the charge of rioting in Shen
andoah on July 30, when Joseph Beddall
was fatally beaten by a mob, were
found guilty. Sentence was suspended.
Mayor Reinhardt has issued orders
prohibiting the proposed fight between
George Chisnell and Angelo Parento,
the "Roman wonder," which was to
have been pulled off In Hazleton. Mayor
Reinhardt's action puts a 9top to a plan
to make Hazleton the scene of several
important fights that were scheduled.
Lansford council's deadlock has
boen broken by the election of James T.
Mulhearn as president. Mr. Mulhearn
is the only Democrat among the nine
members and was chosen as a com
promise in the fight between the Repub
licans and Socialists, both of whom have
four men on council.
Mrs. Alice Mcllenry, of Columbia
county, who had been in the peniten
tiary at Philadelphia for about a year
on the charge of perjury, died there
and her body was shippod on Saturday
to Forks, Columbia county, the home of
her mother, for Interment.
At Luzerne borough the council is
deadlocked on the choice of a president,
and it is said that the members are so
steadfast that the court will have to
interfere.
(Trace Reformed congregation dedicat
ed a now $50,000 church at Hazleton
yesterday. Many noted ministers took
part in the sorvices.
The First National bank, of Lansford,
has awarded a contract to erect a new
building to cost $10,395.
Fire insurance rates In the centre of
Wilkesbarre have boon Increased from
25 to 50 per cent.
COURT NOTES
The injunction asked for by the bor
ough of Ashley to !09train the Wilkes
barre and Hazleton Railway Company
from constructing its tracks across the
streets of Ashley was discussed by the
attorneys on Saturday. The railway
company has agreed to make some
changes, which disposed of the matter
at issue between the contending parties,
and the proceedings will be dropped.
Hereafter application for transfers of
liquor licenses will bo hoard by the
judges the first day of argument court,
except iu the case of death, when a trans
fer may be secured forthwith ou any
regular motion day. Relative to the
hearing of petitions of aliens for na
turalization hereafter thoy will be heard
on the first day of argument court, ex
cepting in October.
The bill increasing the salaries of
judges has passed the house and gone to
the senate, where it will likely pas 9. It
increases Schuylkill and Luzerne judges
from $4,000 to $6,000 per annum and
Carbon from $4,000 to $5,000.
The will of the late Daniel Shovlin, of
town, was admitted to probate last week.
He leaves all his estate to his children
and names his eldest son, John 11., as
executor. The value of the property is
placed at $4,000.
Within the next fow weeks the judges
will likely announce the names of the
men who will compose the boards for
the examination of candidates for mine
inspectors, mine foremen and miners.
The taking out of liquor licenses is
not progressing rapidly. Only 200 have
been taken out so far of the 1,250, which
have been granted. March 17 is the
last day for taking out the licenses.
An application for a divorce has been
filed in court by Edna Helman against
her husband, Hiram F. Ilelman.
Injunction Granted,
Judge llalsey on Saturday granted a
preliminary injunction enjoining and
restraining the oflicers and agents of
the Slavonic Evangelical Uulon of
America from paying out any moneys or
exercising or performing any of the
duties of their respective oftices, pending
the disposition of a motion for the con
tinuance of the injunction and the ap
pointment of a receiver.
The petition for the injunction is
signed by Thomas Hlavinka, Michael
Kleitz, Joseph B. Krcmery and Martin
Mihal and was presented to the court
by Attorneys Daniel Kline and E. G.
Butler.
The Slavonic Evangelical Union was
incorporated by the Luzerne courts on
March 23, 1896, and the charter directed
that the business of the corporation be
transacted at Freeland.
It is alleged by the plaintiff, however,
that the charter has been violated, and
business transacted at Braddock, Pa.;
Port Chester, N. Y.; Cleveland, Ohio,
and Bridgeport, Conn., and that the
office is now located in the latter city.
LOGAL 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.
Representatives of the Catholic socie
ties of town mot yesterday afternoon at
St. Ann's church and made preparations
for the celebration of St. Patrick's Day.
Rev. M. J. Fallihee was chosen grand
marshal of the parade, which will form
at the church at 1.30 p. ra. It was de
cided to invite a number of other socie
ties to participate in the celebration.
The Crescent Athletic Club will re
move in the near future from the second
to the third floor of the Blrkbeck build
ing. The rooms are undergoing im
provements and as 90on as these are
completed the ciub will make the
change. In the new quarters the mem
bers will be better provided with ac
commodations.
Dr. H. M. Neale has returned from
Southington, Conn., where he attended
the funeral of his father, Martin Neale,
which took place Saturday morning.
The deceased was aged 81 years and
made many friends here during his
visits to his 9on at Upper Lehigh.
"When the Bell Tolls" was presented
at the opera house Saturday evening in
a manner which won for the company
much praise from those who attended.
It is a beautiful play and is acted by
men and women who understand the
characters they portray.
Condy O. Boyle, of South Centre
street, received notice last week of the
death of his mother, in Ireland. Mr.
Boyle' 9 brother, James, has disposed of
his property in Ireland and will come
here in the spring and make his home in
this country.
"Minnesota's Best" flour is sold by A.
Oswald. There is none bettor made.
The congregation of St. Luke's Luth
eran church has decided to erect a par
sonage for the pastor, Rev. J. J. Kuntz.
The building will bo located on East
Main street, on the unoccupied portion
of the lot upon which St. Luke's church
9tands.
A handsome piano has been placed in
the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Hart
ranft, North Centre 9treet, by Prof. A.
P. Mayberry, who has disposed of a
number of instruments during the past
few months.
Among the lower end citizens serving
as jurors this week are Postmaster B.
F. Davis and W. J. Boyle, Freeland,
and Adam Sachs, James Dougherty and
William Fritzinger, Foster.
William 8. McClaln, who was a resi
dent of town some years ago while em
ployed by the D. S. & S. Railroad, has
been chosen chief of police of Weather
ly borough.
Annie Michael, a four-year-old child
of Drlfton, died last night from diphthe
ria. Private interment was made this
afternoon at St. Ann's cemetery.
The committee in charge of the con
test of ex-Sheriff Harvey against Repre
sentative Ferry will hold another ses
sion at Hazleton on Thursday.
Phil C. Milier, one of the town's best
known barbers, Is very low at his home
on Front street, and it is feared that
his recovery is unlikely.
St. Ann's band has engaged a number
of first-class artists for the entertain
ment to be given on the evening of the
17th inst.
Miss Mary Ferry, of South Washing
ton street, has gone to Atlantic City,
where she will spend the next few
weeks.
Dr. Cope left this morning for Phila
delphia to visit his sister, who i 9 ill in
that city.
The Crescents will play the Lansford
team at that place next Saturday even
ing.
E. J. Curry has added another horse
to his delivery department.
BIRTHS
Fisher.—To Mr. and Mrs. William
Fisher, West Walnut street, a son.
To Cure a Cold In One Day
Take Laxative ltromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if it fails
to cure. E. W. Grove's signature is on
each box. 25c.
PLEASURE
March 17.—Entertainment under the
the auspices of St. Ann's Parish band at
the Grand opera house.
TRI-WEEKLY
McMEN AMIN'S
South Centre Street
IN WINTER WEATHER
WEAR WINTER GOODS
Don't let any one convince you
that the end of winter is yet in
sight. There are many cold days,
and colder nights, tQ come before
the spring of 1903 arrives. There
fore it is your duty to properly
clothe yourself and protect your
self from the chilly blasts of March.
To do this you must begin by buy
ing the right kind of Underwear,
the kind that will wash and wear
and still keep you warm. That is
the kind we sell.
For your feet, be you man,
woman, youth, maid or child, we
have Shoes that are especially
recommended for late winter and
early spring wear. Our manufac
turers guarantee them to keep out
the cold, and unless your feet are
so protected you cannot be as
sured of a warm body.
The grades of Rubber Goods
which we handle are the best in
the market—so our customers,
who have tried various makes, tell
us, and whether it is Boots or
Shoes you prefer we can supply
you with goods that wo can guar
antee.
Winter Gloves, Hosiery, Fur
nishings, Hats and Caps are not
yet out of season, but we want
them out of our way and you can
have your choice from large as
sortments at figures considerably
less than the regular charges.
In Neckwear, Collars, Cuffs and
similar goods, also Working Jack
ets and Overalls, our store is still
the headquarters for the best goods
in the lines mentioned.
Boys' Knee Pants can be bought
here, and we give positive assur
ance that you get better value for
your money than can be obtained
elsewhere.
McMENAMIN'S
South Centre Street
-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.
N. W. Cor. Centre and Front Bts., Freeland.
T. CAMPBELL,
dealer in
Dry Goods, Groceries,
Boots and Shoes.
Also
PURE WINES I LIQUORS
FOR FAMILY
AND MEDICINAL PURPOSEB.
Centre and Main streets. Frooland.
LAUBACH'S VIENNA BAKERY.
B. C. LAUBACH, Prop.
Choice Bread of All Kinds, Cakes, and Pas
try. Daily. Fauey and Novelty Cakes Baked
to Order.
CONFECTIONERY ANO ICE CREAM
supplied to balls, parties or picnics, with
all necessary adjuncts, at shortest
notice and fairest prices.
Delivery and supply wagons to all parts 0)
town and surroundings every day.
GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
J. J. McMcnumin, Manager.
Monday Evening, March 9.
STETSON'S
Original Big Double Spectacular
Uncle Tom's Cabin
Co., under the management of
LEON W. WASH BUUN.
THE BARNUM OF THEM ALL.
More Grand Novclites Than Evor,
Georgeous Scenery, Mechanical Effects,
Prof. Gallgan's Bund,
Colored Female Fife and Drum Corps,
Blood Bounds, Genuine Cake Walkers,
Buck and Wing Dancers. Jubilee Singers,
Male and Female (Quartettes,
Grand Vision and Transformation Scenes,
Eva uud Her Golden Chariot.
Watch for the Big Parade.
It Beats a Circus.
Prices: 25c, 35c, 50c.