•REELAND iRIBUNE. VOL XV. NO. 130. Beautiful Spring. You can rest assured that it is here now—shrewd buyers are making their selections from our line of smart and snappy Suits. It is nice to have the first choice and to wear the new things first. Men's stylish Suits, $5 to sl3. A School of Fashion. Our store is a suitable school of fashion in boys' clothing. The standards are Blouse and Sailor Norfolk Suits at $2.50, $3.50 and $4.00. The newest in Hats, Caps, Shoes, Furnishings, Dry Goods, Dress Goods, Notions, Etc. JOHN SHIGO, 144 South Centre Street. O'tlON MTROH, ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW and NOTARY PUBLIC. Office: Rooms 1 and 2, Blrkhcck Brick, Frouland McLAUUHLIN, ATTORN EY-AT-LAW. Legal Bunnell of Any Deecriptum. Bronuan'B Building, So. Centre St. Freeland. J. O'DONNELL, ATTORN EY-AT-LAW. Campbell Building, - - - Proelkftd. White Haven Office, Kune Building, Opposite Postofficc; Tuesdays, Saturdays. 'JMIOS. A. BUCKLEY, JUSTICE OF THE PEACE. Ail bueineu given prompt attention. Tribune Building, - Main Street N. MALEY, DENTIST. OVBK 111 ltK BUCK'S STOKE, Second Floor, - - Birkbock Brick 8. 8 II ESS, DENTIST. North Centre Street. Bell Telephone. Second Floor, - P. O. S. of A. Building. Wm. Wehrman, WA.tch:MwA.K:EB Contre street, Freeland. REPAIRING OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. bakery. B. C. LAlfuAOll, Prop. Choice Urotul ot All Kinds, Cukes, and Pas try, Daily. Fancy and Novelty Cakes Baked to Order. CONFECTIONERY ANO ICE CREAM supplied to halls, parties or picnics, with all necessary adjuncts, at shortest notice and fairest prices. Delivery and supply wagons to all parts oj tmon and xurrtrundings every day. O-^-ZETIEL Corner of Centre and Front Streets. Gibson, Dougherty. Kaufer Club, Kosenbluth's Volvet, ol which we h vp EXCLUSIVE SALE IN TOWN. Mil turn's Extra Dry Champagne, Henneoay Brandy, Blackberry, Gins, Winos, Clarets, Cordials, Etc Ham and Eehweilzer Cheese /Sandwiches, Sardines, Etc. MEALS AT - ALL - HOURS T. CAMPBELL, dealer In Dry Goods, Groceries, Boots and Shoes. Also PURE WINES Jl LIQUORS FOR FAMILY AND MF.VIOINAL PURPOBKB. rvntre and Main streets. Freeland. Correct Spring Clothing for Men and Boys Those who take advantage of our unusual offers will be well clothed as well as well pleased. Our clothing maintains throughout a standard of high qualities and low prices that cannot be equalled elsewhere, and the present show ing is an example of this superiority. We have for men and boys a grand array of new spring patterns in plain colorings or fancies, blue serges and a great variety of cassimeivs and cheviots, stripes, plaids and mixtures; tailored in a most careful manner with reliable trimmings; perfect filling; with concave shoulders and sta-there fronts. IclbwidfsWearWellClolliiDgaiiilSlioeHousc Our Stock of Ladies' Oxfords are the Prettiest in Town. MEETING WITH TROLLEY MEN Board of Trade Committee and Traction Officials. Conference in Regard to an Improved Service Will Be Held in Town This After noon. A well attended meeting of the Hoard of Trade was held last evening with A. Oswald presiding. The names of seve ral business men were added to the roll of members. Chairman NeuHurger, of the trolley committee, reported that an appointment for a meeting with Super intendent Thompson, of the Lehigh Traction Company, was made for 3.30 o'clock this afternoon at the ofTice of C. O. Stroh, Esq. The committees have organized and while some had nothing to report they are prepared to take care of any matter referred to them for action. The improvement committee, through I. Refowlch, reported progress in their duties and that the sprinkler was in operation and afforded much relief to the business interests of the town. The industrial committee turned over to the stecretary circulars known as Factory Site Bulletins, prepared by the Press Clipping Bureau, of New York. The circulars contain notes of manu facturing plants in existence and uew concerns which desire sites and induce- | merits to establish in towns where their needs can be better cared for. The board decided to subscribe for the Bul letin. The price is 83 per month. Mr. Bohlin spoke on the matter of the appointment of a committee looking to advertising the advantages of the town in newspapers and also In the form of booklets to contain views of points of interest and descriptive matter of the town. The committee will be known as the scenery committee and will consist of the following members: S. J. Neu- Hurger, James Bohlin, VV. I). Kline, 11. J. O'Donnell, Esq., George Ripple. A general discussion on what the town lias to offer new industles took place and much was learnod by the same; also the matter of inducements to the Pennsyl vania Railroad to extend its tracks to town. The attention of the proper com mittee has been called to the latter to investigate and report to the board. Muzzle Bill Is Signed. Governor Pennypackor approved the I Grady-Salus libel bill yesterday after noon and at the same time issued a statement giving the reasons for his action. The bill, which was in the governor's hands for, nearly a month, BY SISTERS OF HOLY CROSS. Imlorneimint of Fa Hi or John's Medicine an a Tonic and Body Builder For The Weak and Klin Down. "We cheerfully recommend Father John's Medicine as a good remedy for bronchial troubles as a tonic and body builder for those who are weak and run down. Several persons of our institution have used it with benefical results." (Signed) Sisters of Holy Cross, 14 Chandler St., Nashua, N. LI. Not a "cough syrup'" or patent medicine with weakening stimulants, but a food med icine— the prescription of an eminent specialist. It is guaranteed to cure all throat and lung troubles, scrofula, skin diseases, rheumatism and all ailments resulting from weak and impure blood. Fifty years in use. Fattier John's Medicine Cures Colds and All Throat and Lung Troubles. Prevents Pneumonia. For sale by M. E Grover, Druggist. FREELAND, PA.. WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 1903. goes into effect immediately, and repeals all laws or parts of laws Inconsistent with the new act. The statement Issued by the governor is about two columns long and is in the nature of an apology. In it he refers to the cartooning of him self by the Philadelphia North Ameri can, and it appears that this was his principal reason for signing the out rageous measure. Hereafter action may be brought against the owner, publisher or editor of any newspaper published in this state by any person who swears his character, reputation or business has been affected by any article published therein. Dam ages can be recovered lor the injury claimed, also damages for any physical or mental suffering alleged by the ag grieved party. If large typo or cartoons have been used another claim for dam ages can be advanced. The bill also provides that a fine of SSOO to SI,OOO can be placed upon any person, firm, limited partnership or cor poration publishing a paper which omits or neglects to place the name of the owner or owners, or the ofiicers of the corporation, also tho name of the man aging editor, in a conspicuous position on the editorial page. In compliance with the latter pro vision of the bill the Tribune Printing Company, Limited, has placed the names of the officers of the company and the name of the managing editor of the Tribune in the position required by the new law. End of Forty Hours' Services The services of Forty Hours' Devotion at St. Ann's church came to an end with impressive ceremonies this morning. The services were largely attended by the members of the congregation and others, this being especially true of those held in the evening. On Monday night the sermon was delivered by Rev. Heffernon, of Hazleton, and last even ing Rev. F. J. Mack, formerly curate at St. Ann's church, now pastor of a church at Lovelton, Wyoming couuty, preached a very forcible sermon. Among the others who assisted Rev. Falllhee and Rev. Fleming during the week were the following: Rev. Ber graft. White Haven; Rev. O'Hara, Harlelgh; Rev. Travis and Rev. Hous ton, McAdoo; Rev. Burke, Hazleton, and Rev. McEnroe, Beaver Meadow. During the services holy communion was received by over 1,800 members of the congregation. Town Improvement. The portion of the Brown property, corner of Contre and Walnut streets, which is occupied by Gallagher Bros.' store, is in the hands of the carpenters this week and a number of improve ments are being made. The interior of the liquor store of Peter Magagna has been improved by tho installation of a handsome glass case to exhibit the large stock of wines, etc. The improvements to the store to be occupied by A. Rudewick, on South Centre street, are nearlng completion. The Ridge street properties of Coxe Bros. & Co., In Coxe addition, are being improved by the erection of now fences. Patrick McFaddon is making repairs to his property on Centre street. New Organ Ordered. The trustees of St. John's Reformed church, of which Rev. ,J. B. Kerschnor is the pastor, have placed an order for a large two-manual pipe-organ with the Estey Organ Company, of Battleboro, Vt. Th.e company expects to place tho instrument in the church about October I next. One-half the cost of this organ will bo paid by Andrew Carnegia, the famous steel king, who is expending the mil lions he accumulated during bis business career in assisting churches and llbrar- It Is predictor) that the organ will be one of the finest owned by any church in this section. Mine Accidents. Clinton Williams, a Walnut street young man, was severely injured Mon day afternoon. He is a member of Markle & Co.'s repair gang, and while at work at No. 5 colliery was caught under a large iron pipe which was being raised. His injuries are mostly inter nal. He was brought to his home, where he is being treated. Con Houston, of Adams street, was badly cut about the head by being struck with a piece of coal ou Monday afternoon in Jeddo colliery. Several stitches were required to close the gash. PLEASURE May 29. —Annual ball of Balaklava Social Club at Kroll's hall. Admission, 50 cents. May 29.—Annual ball of Fearnots Athletic Association at Cross Creek hall, Drifton. Admission, 35 cents. May 30. —Picnic and field day exer cises under the auspices of Tigers Athletic Club at the Public park. ROUND THE REGION Deputy Factory Inspector E. W. Bishop yesterday caused the arrest of A. E. Burdick, manager of the Harvy silk mill at Olyphant, Lackawanna county, on the charge of employing twenty-two young girls without the certificates required by law. Burdick pleaded guilty and was fined SSO and costs. Wilkesbarre Town Improvement So ciety has instituted the plan of cultivat ing vacant lots in the city. Permission to work on the first one was obtained today. It is the hope of the society that before the summer is over many lots now barreu will be blooming. Judgp Freas has decided that although Mrs. Joseph Edwards has lived apart from her husband seventeen years she is still entitled to one-third of his es tate. The heirs contested her claim and the case had been fought in the courts for a long time. The free rural mail delivery service will go into effect at St. Johns and Drums about June 1. Calvin Woodring, of St. Johns, and John Livengood, of Drums, have been appointed carriers. Tho former will get SOO per year and tho latter SIOO. Applicants for positions on the cars of the new trolley line between Wilkes barre and Scranton are required to sign an agreement that they will not become members of any labor union while in the employ of tho road, says the Scran ton Truth. Mine Inspector Edward Roderick, of Scranton. has resigned to become man ager of the Clark Tunnel Coal Company of North Scranton. His successor has not as yet been appointed. The second child of Joseph Garland, of Lansford. is dead from smallpox and the disease is rapidly spreading Many new cases have been reported to the Board of IlealLh. Damage Suits in Court The damage suit of Mr. and Mrs. John Jacszah against the Freeland Electric Light., Heat and Power Com pany will be called for trial at Wilkes barre tomorrow. The plaintiffs seek to recover damages for the death of their seven-year-old son, who was electro cuted by grasping a live wire on South Centre street ou July 29, 1898. The plaintiffs allege carelessness on the part of the company in having live wires exposed The case in which Mary Blotz, of Freeland, is plaintiff and the Lehigh Valley Railroad Company the defend ant is now on trial at Wilkesbarre. The action is brought to recover SIO,OOO damages for the death of tho plaintiff's son, Christopher Blotz, who was killed by a Lehigh Valley passengor train at the Fairchild crossing lu 1898 while driving from Pond Creek mine, where he was employed. A number of Free laud people are attending court as witnesses. Mine Inspector's Board An order was handed down yesterday by tho court appointing a board for the examination of candidates for the office of Inspector of mines for the counties of Luzerne and Carbon. The order is signed by ail four judges and reads as follows: "Now May 12, 1903, the court ap points Morris Williams, Albert C. Leis enring, John Gilhooley, James Llewl lyn and Robert Monroe, three reputable coal miners in actual practice and two reputable mining engineers, as an ex amining board of the counties of Lu zerne and Carbon of liiines in said In spection district." Y. M. C. A. in Freeland Form Anthracite Association News. The Y. M. C. A. of Freelaud is in a flourishing condition. The attendance at the rooms Is very large. The men's gospel meetings are largely attended and also the bible class, which is in charge of Field Secretary Bryden. A very strong and interesting boys' work is carried on here and much interest is manifested iu this department. Sec retary Kresgie who has just taken up the work In Freeland is winning the hearts of young men, and it is expected that much good will be done under his management. Fined for Violating Fish Law A. E. Tlmmerman, game and fish warden of McKean county, arrested Hon. A. J. Avery, associate judge of Potter county, for having ten trout in his possession under six inches in size. He was fined SIOO, which ho paid. C. J. Edwards had eleven trout.of the same length and enriched the county treasury to the exteut to sllO. A. B. Shoup, of Emporium, is In jail In de fault of $l2O fine for having twelve tin developed trout. William S. Cool, of the same place, paid S3O for catching three small trout. LOCAL NOTES WRITTEN OP Short Items of Interest to All Readers. Happenings of the Past Two Days in and Around Freeland Recorded With out Waste of Words. The statement in Monday's issue that John J. McNelis' resignation as assist ant mine foreman at Drlfton would take effect today was incorrect. Mr. Mc- Neils will not sever his connection with Coxe Bros. &. Co. until Friday evening On Saturday he will leav# to assume the duties of his new position at Luzerne. Hazleton Knights of Malta c&ine to town In large numbers Monday evening and participated In an Interesting meet ing conducted by Garfield Commandery, of town, during which the higher de grees of the order were conferred on several candidates. A social session fol lowed the meeting. The Republicans of the Fourth legis lature district have elected 8. J. Hughes, of Hazleton, and Richard Dud ley, of Upper Lehigh, as delegates to the next state convention. S. J. Neu- Buger, of town, has been chosen dis trict chairman. Notices were served on some of the merchants of town during the week that they are charged with violating tho Sunday selling law. All have given bail for their appearance at Wilkes barre tomorrow, when the hearings will take place. "Strength and vigor come of good food, duly digested. 'Force,' a ready -to servo wheat and barley food, adds no burden, but sustains, nourishes, in vigorates." The annual conference of the Primi tive Methodist Church of Pennsylvania, which was in session at Ilazleton for a week past, ended yesterday. Miss S. Green has been appointed to take charge of St. Paul's church on Fern street. The district convention of the United Brewery Workers will be held at Hazle ton on June 28. Delegates will attend from all the local unions between Free land and Mt. Carmel. Beautiful hammocks at Birkbeck's. Benjamin James, ex-national board member of the U. M. W. of A., now a salesman for the Howell Manufacturing Company, did business in town yester day and today. The ordinances providing for the ex tension northward of Centre, Ridge and Pino streets were signed today by Burgess Martin and are published in today's isshe. Traffic on the D. S. & S. Railroad has been temporarily suspended between Oneida and Sheppton, due to the settl ing of the tracks at a point near the latter town. "Minnesota's Best" flour is sold by A. Oswald. There is none bettor made. Charles Gildea, national organizer of the U. M. W. of A., addressed the mem bers of Local Union No. 1653, 0/ Sandy Run, at that place Monday evening. Local bill-posters, with paste and brush, yesterday billed the town for the appearance of the All-America shoes at the footwear stores of Freeland. A cow owned by George Thomas, of South Centre street, was killed by a Le high Valley passenger train near High land yesterday afternoon. Fine stock of garden tools, Birkbeck's. A variety social will be held on Friday evening in Cross Creek hall by the Ladies' Auxiliary of St. James' P. E. church, Drifton. Peter Breslin, who is employed at Pittsburg, left for that city yesterday, after a vacation of a month spent at his home in Jeddo. All kinds of ice cream at Merkt's. The Scragton Correspondence School has opened a parlor to exhibit the work of its schools in the Boyle building on Centre street. Frank Hindson, who completed his term as teacher at Eckley school iau week, has accepted a clerkship in Drif ton office. Fishermen—try Birkbeck's tackle. John Lynott, of Scranton, is a guest of the Campbell family, Centre aid Main streets. Mrs. Fanny Jenkins, of South Centre street, has returned from her trip ;o Philadelphia. BIRTHS. Higgins.—To Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Hlggins, Chestnut street, a son. TRI-WEEKLY McMENAMIN'S South Centre Street •SHOEJT^A SHAPES O.ir store is headquarters tor High-Grade Footwear for men, women and children; Hats and Caps for men and boys; Furnish ings of all kinds, and Youths' Knee Pants. McMENAMIN'S South Centre Street -A_. OS-W-^LID, 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. Centra and "Front fit*., Freel/ind, |We Can SeH Your Farm, E Factory, or Resl d initial which! $1,000,000 to Loan on Gor d Mortgage!. Offices in all principal cities: highest .cier ences. A. A. ROTTNER &. CO.. 316 Rail Estato Bldg., Phila., Pa. Kstablished isoy. ARE YOU INTERESTED IN Cuba Fruit and Land Located rt4 miles by rail and 57 by macad amized highwuy,southwest lroiu Uavuua. Sunshine, Fruit and Flowers. No Frost. Send a postal for illustrated booklet to— Cliarlen H. Wheelock, Pres. C. F. Co., 005 Maple Street, Rattle Creek, Mich. Formerly of Wilkes-Rarre, Pa. Geo. H. Hartman, Meats and Green Tinck. Fresh Lard a Specialty, Centre Street, newr Central Hotel. Condy 0. Boyle, dealer In LIQUOR, WINE, BEER, PORTER, ETC The finest brands of Domestic and Imported Whiskey on sale. Freeh Freeland Beer. Porter and Ale on tap. MS Centre street. BASE BALL. Drifton club will pla*- Ilazleton at that place on Saturday afternoon. This will be the opening gatuu of the season at Hazle Park. The Tigers will play Bloomsburg on Saturday at the latter place. The Balaklava aud Drifton clubs will play at Jeddo on Sunday afternoon. From a Cat Scratch on the arm, to the worst sort of a burn, sore or boll, DoWltt's Witch Hazel Salve Is a quick cure. In buying Witch Hazel Salve, be particular to get DeWltt's— this Is the salvo that heals without leav ing a scar. A specific for blind, bleed ing, Itching, and protruding piles. Sold by Grover's City drug store.
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