FREELAND TRIBUNE.
VOL XV. NO. 149.
Ail Slaps oft!
Can be fitted and suited here.
We have clothes made for the
"hard to fits" and we fit them.
Many stout and slim men who give
up trying to buy clothes ready
made, come here and find exactly
what they want. If you are an
extra tall, short or fat man come
and see what we can do for you.
We'll surprise you with the
clothes; possibly more with the
prices—for, being unusual in
shape, you've had to pay a penalty
to your tailor. We do away with
that and charge you no more than
we do the ordinary built man.
We also have a large line of
Ladies' and Gents' Furnishings,
Hats, Caps, Neckties, Dry Goods,
Notions, etc. Large line of
Trunks and Suit Cases.
JOHN SHIGO,
144 South Centre Street.
OIUON STKOH,
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW
and
NOTARY PUBLIC.
Office: Rooms land 2, Hlrkbeok Brick, Freeland
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW.
Legal Business of Any Description.
-nrennan'B Building, 80. Contro St. Freeland.
J. O'DONNKLL,
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW.
Campbell Building, - - - Freeland.
White Haven Office, Kane Building, Opposite
Postoffioe; Tuesdays, Saturdays.
A. RUCKLEY,
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.
All business given prompl attention.
Tribune Building, - Main Street
N. MALBY,
DENTIST.
OVBlt BIKKBBCK'S STOKE,
Second Floor, Blrkbuok Brick
S. S HESS,
DENTIST.
North Centre Street.
801 l Telephone.
Second Floor, P. O. S. of A. Building.
Wm. Wehrman.
WAaTCKCMuAKEE
Contro street. Freeland.
REPAIRING OF EVERY DESCRIPTION.
FIRST BIG SALE of the Season!
IfcTow Going on at rßefCTxricH's.
sl2 and sl4 Suits Are Selling at $7.50
$lO and sl2 Suits Are Selling at $5.50
500 Pairs Corduroy 75c Knee Pants Selling at 27c
Boys' Wash Suits, worth 75c and SI.OO, Now 49c
kfowieli'sWearfcllClotiiiiiganilSlioeHoiise
Watch Our Circulars for Full Particulars.
p&i! The Following Merchants of Freeland f(pjg'
]H Brown's Green Trading Stamps IBa
ffTMBTjp S. Wcnncr Sc Sons, Wm. 1.. Bntterwlck, ffrcVlVr])
S. Whitman, John Campbell, 1
jpmßWi (ieorgo H. Hurtman, Fred Horlaeher, <
sKiyfe Fortu.iato Zadru, John Bcllez/.a, j qjffpjfg
William E. Martin. j |&j
The many useful and beautiful premiums given
" in exchange for BROWN'S URKF.N TRADING STAMPS
are on exhibition at our store. No. 135 East Itroiid f|Tbi£i%Tl
flaaSag Ilaidetun. Pa. Call and see tbem and get bCMHI
lltraSu; every book. SpSE
Brown. Bros. §■ Co., Props., \
iJJ Bast Broad St., Hazleton, Pa.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT of Foster Town
ship School District for the year ending
June 1, 1903.
A. Dents, Tax Collector.
School Duplicate 1902.
Dr.
To total amount of duplicate $ 6,161 45
Cr.
Paid treasurer first sixty
days $ 3,315 47
Rebate on $3,480.00 at 5 per
cent 174 30
Commission on $3,311.70 at 2
per cent .. • • 66 33 3,486 00
Paid treasurer after first
sixty days 1,000 00
Commission on $1,053.63 at 5
percent 53 63 1,052 63
Abatements by county com
missioners 33 34
Seated Ia ml returns 258 21
Unseated land returns 5.42 45 534 00
To balance subject to exoucrations,
commissions, etc 1,091 82
Total $ 0,164 45
Building Duplicate 1902.
Dr.
To total amount of duplicate $ 4,065 20
Cr. '
Paid treasurer first sixty
days $ 3,340 05
Rebate on $3,480.18 at 5 per
cent 174 01
Commission on $3,306.17 at 2
percent 66 12 3,480 18
Paid treasurer after first
sixty days 455 00
Commission on $478.95 at 5
per cent 23 95 478 95
Abatements by county com
missioners 33 98
Seated land returns 254 34
Unseated land returns 242 45 530 77
To balance subject to exonerations,
eomiuissious, etc 475 30
Total $ 4,965 20
N. P. Johnson, Treasurer.
I)r.
To amounts received us follows:
State appropriation $ 5,810 06
Land returns county commissioners. 906 68
Election rentals county commission
ers 155 00
Fine collected 5 00
A. Lent/,, collector 7,940 52
Total $14,817 20
Cr.
By disbursements as follows:
Outstanding orders paid $ 229 50
Teachers' salaries 10,149 75
Attending county institute. 260 00
Night schools... 112 50
Fuel und contingencies 585 57
Books 900 38
! Supplies 717 93
Furnishings 23 40
Repairs 088 13
Cleuniug 243 50
Salary of secretary 250 00
Treasurer's commission 395 42
Other expenses 294 98
ilalaucu due school board... 20
Total $14,817 20
Resources.
Due from A. Lentz, subject to exon
erate s, commission, etc $ 1,507 12
Due from N. P. Johnson, treasurer.. 20
Total $ 1,007 32
Liabilities.
Due John O'Neill, ex-treas
urer $ 44
. Outstanding orders 353 30
Total $ 353 HQ.
Excess of resources (subjective) $ 1,213 52
We, the undersigned auditors of the town
ship of Foster, county of Luzerne, uml state
of Pennsylvania, having been duly sworn ac
cording to law, do hereby cortily that the
' foregoing statement of the financial condition
of the aforesaid township school district is
just and correct to the best of our knowledge
and belief.
J. J. Davis, )
\ Owen Moyer, /-Auditors.
Josluh Fatrchild,)
Foster Township, June 9, 1903.
, Beautiful hammocks at Blrkbnck's.
FREELAND, PA., FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 1903.
SCHOOL BOARD.
THX Levy Flxeil "D Auditor!' Report
Accepted LaHt Evening.
The borough school board met last
evening with Directors Brogan, Boyle,
Brennan, Buckley, Fotterman, MeGee
han, McHugh, Shelhamer and Slattery
present. Director-elect James J. Brobst,
of the Third ward, presented his certi
ficate of election and oath of office, after
which his name was placed on the roll.
President Brogan announced the ap
pointment of the following committees
for tho coming year:
Building and grounds—Slattery, Shel
hamer, MeGeehan.
Finance—Brennan, Kline, McHugh.
Text books and supplies—Boyle, Fet
terman, Purcell.
Teachers and pupils—Buckley, Brobst,
Brogan.
The tax levy was fixed at 13 mills for
building purposes, with a minimum oc
cupation tax of $1 for school purposes.
The supervising principal, in conjunc
tion with the text book and supply com
mittee, was authorized to prepare a list
of the books and supplies required for
next term, and to report the same at the
next meeting.
Tho bond of Treasurer MeGeehan, in
the sum of $20,000, with A. Oswald, B.
F. Davis, George S. Christian, Peter
Tltnony and Jonah Evans as sureties,
was accepted and referred to Solicitor
O'Donnell, with Instructions to record
the document if found correct.
Chairman Slattery, of tho building
committee, presented a statement of re
pairs necessary at the soveral school
buildings.
Tho financial report of the auditors
was read and accepted and ordered pub
lished ono time in the Progress, Press
and Tribune.
Tho following bills were ordered paid:
Bernard Boyle, auditing, 80; Jonah
Evans, auditing, 80; George 11. Hart
man, auditing, 80; Electric Light Com
pany, 05c; total, $18.05.
The directors, in an informal manner,
discussed the coining commencement
exercises of the High school and agreed
to assist in any way possible to make
the event a success.
St. Anthony's Day.
Tomorrow is known in the calendar
of the Catholic Church as St. Anthony's
Day, and tho congregation of St. An
thouy's Italian and Tirolose chapel will
observe the event with special services.
A high mass will be celebrated at 9 a.
in., after which the members will cele
brate tho day In an informal manner
until evening, when the young folks of
the congregation will conduct a dance
at Krell's hall, tho proceeds of which
will be devoted to the building fund of
the chapel. DePiorro's orchestra will
furnish tho dance music.
To Fix the Sliding Scale.
The following announcement was
made today by tho Philadelphia and
Reading Coal and Iron Company:
"Under the eighth award of the late
Anthracite Coal Strike Commission, pro
viding for a sliding scale of wages for
minors and mine workers, based on the
average prico of white ash coal of sizes
above pea coal, sold at or near Now
York, between Perth Am boy and Edge
water, and reported to the Bureau of
Anthracite Coal Statistics, it was pro
vided that:
"'These avorago prices shall bo com
puted monthly by an accountant or com
missioner, named by one of the circuit
judgos of tho Third judicial circuit of
the United States, and paid by tho coal
MISCELLANEOUS ADVERTISEMENTS.
T3EPORT of the condition of the Citizens'
I \i Hunk of Freeland, Luzerne County,
Pennsylvania, at tho close of busiucos May
29, 1903.
RESOURCES.
Cash on hand $ 10,451 07
Cheeks ami other cash items 2,825 87
Due from hunks ami bankers 20,445 ul
Loans ami discounts SO, 152 05
Investment securities owned, viz:
Stocks, Louds, etc $314,880 25
Morigiigr* 43,253 62 358,139 87
Real estate, furniture ami lixluros. 21,045 00
Overdrafts 10005
Miscellaneous assets 318 08
Total 8 508,688 50
LIABILITIES.
Capita) stock paid in 8 50,000 00
Surplus fund 21,000 00
Undivided profits, less expenses and
tuxes paid 15,852 15
Deposits, subject to check 400,(580 13
Cashiers'checks outstanding 203 82
Due to bunks ami bunkers 20,578 90
Dividends unpaid 223 50
Total 8 508,538 50
State of Pennsylvania, j
County of Luzerne, f ßfl '
I, It. R. Davis, cashier of the above named
Company, do solemnly swear that, the above
statement is true to the best, of my knowledge
and belief. H. R. Davis, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before mo this
fourth day of June, 1003.
A. C. VunAkcn, Notary Public.
Commission expires January 21,1907.
Correct, attest: 11. C. Koons, |
A. Rudewick,/-Directors.
John Shigo, )
VTIEW Kits' NOTICE Notice is hereby
V given that the viewers appointed by the
court of common pleas to view tiie ground
for an extension of Ridge street, in the bor
ough of Freeland, beginning at North street,
and ending at Schwabo street, will meet on
the premises, in tho borough of Freeland, on
the twenty-third day of June, A. D., 1903, at 10
o'clock a. m., for the purpose of viewing suid
ground.
James McHugh, 1
J. P. McDonald, > Viewers.
William Casper, 1
Freeland, Pa., Juno 12, 1903.
operators such compensation as the ap
pointing judges may fix, which compen
sation shall be distributed among the
operators in proportion to the tonnage
of each mine.'
"Written applications having been pre
sented to Judge Gray, circuit judge of
the Third judicial circuit of the United
States, he yesterday appointed Prof.
Charles P. Neill, of Washington, D. C.,
commissioner as provided for in the
paragraph of the award above referred
to."
Ordination of Young Men
Within the next few weeks two well
known young men will be ordained to
the priesthood of the Catholic Church.
They are Edward J. GafTney, of South
Centre street, a son of Mr. and Mrs.
Thomas GafTney, and Patrick J. Galla
gher, of South Ridge street, a son of
Councilman and Mrs. William Gallagher.
Both young men are at present at St.
Mary's Theological seminary, Baltimore,
where they have practically completed
their studies and are awaiting the cere
mony which will elevate them to the
priesthood.
The ordination of Mr. Gallagher will
take place at Baltimore on Tuesday of
next week and will bo wituessed by his
parents and many local friends of the
family. The young priest has beeu as
signed to a diocese in Colorado.
The ordination of Mr. GafTney will
take place at Scranton cathedral on
July 3. Mis parents and other friends
will be present. He will be given a
position as curate at one of the church
es of this diocese.
It is expected that both young priests
will read their first mass at St. Ann's
church, but no arrangements to this ef
fect have yet been made.
On July 5 Patrick ,J. Gaffikfn, of Nan
tlcoke, a young man who resided in
Freeland for some years, will also be
ordained at Scranton. He will bo lo
cated in this diocese.
Commencement Exercises.
The commencement exorcises of the
High school will take place at the Grand
opera house on the evening of the 25th
Inst., and the following program has
been arranged for the occasiou:
Overture—St. Ann's baud.
Song—Class.
Salutatory—"lloroism of Women,"
Miss Laura Winter.
Oration—"Education of the Laboring
Classes," James Gallagher.
Essay—"Value of Reading," Miss
May Evans.
Oration—"Disadvantages of Too Many
Advantages," Thomas Itohrbach.
Selection —St. Ann's band.
Essay—"Personality and Progress,"
Miss Sarah Kuntz.
Essay—"Ambition," Miss Kate Sippel.
Valedictory—"Character of Napoleon
Bonaparte," John McDonald.
• Address.
Presentation of Diplomas.
Song—Class.
Selection—St. Ann's band.
Efforts aro being made by Principal
E. F. 11 anion to secure a noted educator
to deliver tho address of tho evening. A
definite answer has not yet boon receiv
ed from tho gentleman.
Death of a Young Woman.
Miss Ella Median died yesterday at
tho home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Patrick Moehan, South Washington
street, aged 1!) years. For a yoar or
more past tho yonng woman had been
111. Her sickness was the result of an
injury received by falling from a wagon
while returning home from her studios
at St. Ann's school.
A few months ago she underwent an
operation at Jefferson hospital, Phila
delphia. Temporary relief only was af
forded, and a few weeks ago she bogan
to fall rapidly. Death cainn peacefully
at 7 o'clock yostordav morning.
Tha deceased was an estimable young
lady and was a member of the Daughters
of Mary Sodality and tho Deo Colombian
Literary Society. Resides her parents
she is survived by throe brothers and
four sisters.
The funeral will take place on Mon
day morning at 0 o'clock, followed by a
requiem mass at St. Ann's church. In
terment will bo made at St. Ann's ceme
tery.
Anniversary of Methodism.
Children's Day exercises and the ob
servance of John Wesley Day will take
place on Sunday next at the Park M. E.
church, of which Rev. E. Swartz Is pas
tor. In the morning a sermon suftablo
to the occasion will be delivered and In
the evening a special program will bo
rendered by the children of the Sunday
school.
The date Is the two hundredth anni
versary of the founding of Methodism
by John Wesley, and tho pastor and
congregation of tho Park church extend
an invitation to all to attend.
$1.50 a year is all the TRIBUNE costs.
LOCAL NOTES.
Happening! of the Past Two Days In and
Around Freeland.
The financial statement of Foster
township school district, for the year
ending on the Ist Inst., is published In
another column. The report show* that
the district's indebtedness Is very light.
The amount of taxes outstanding is
large, the collector being unable to
make as good a return as usual, due to
the strike.
Rev. F. S. Kuntz. of Freeland, who
was ordained recently, ha? a capted a
call to the Lutheran church at Millers
vlllo, Lancaster county, where he will
succeed Rev Fred W. Wackeroagel, who
has gone to India to work lu the Luth
eran mission field.
Delano school board Is deadlocked on
the question of electing a treasurer.
Three meetings have been held, with
a total of twenty-seven ballots. It Is
probable the matter will be throwu Into
court, which will result In tho ousting
of the board.
The annual entertainment of the
pupils of St. Ann's parochial school, an
event which Is looked forward to with
Interest by the friends of the school, will
take place on the 22d Inst, and will be
repeated the following evening.
A special meeting of the borough
council will be held this evening. It Is
expected that the ordinance permitting
the extension of the Lehigh Traction
Company's road to Front street will b*
Introduced at this session.
Another immense line of wall paper
at Win. Blrkbeck's. The very latest
patterns and the very lowest prices.
Andrew Gobllch was Injured at Upper
Lehigh mine Wednesday by having his
foot caught between the bumpers of
coal cars. The young man was taken
to tho Miners hospital to receive treat
ment for the Injury.
Tho poor tax for the Middle Coal
Field District, which for years has been
fixed at 10 mills, will this yoar be In
creased to 13 mills, on account of In
creased expenditures for improvements
and outdoor relief.
Negotiations aro under way between
Mrs. William Jenkins and Bernard Mc-
Faddon, by which the latter will pur
chase the saloon business of Mrs.
Jenkins on South Centre street on July
1.
One or two fine horses, suitable for
pleasure or work, can be purchased
from George Uudock, East Main street.
James J. Maloy, who retired recently
from tho saloon business, has accepted
a position as agent for tho Prudeutial
Life Insurance Company.
The engagemout of Miss Mary Furey,
of Jeddo, and John Johnson, formerly
of town, now a resident of Brooklyn, N.
Y., has been announced.
"Minnesota's Best" flour Is sold by A.
Oswald. There is none bettor made.
Rev. O. G. Langford will deliver a
sermon at 10.30 a. m. on Sunday at the
Baptist church on "The Legal Aspect of
tho Sunday Question."
Albert McNeils, of Wilkosbarre, has
been chosen foreman of the machine
shop at tho Salmon Iron Works.
An improved ice-crushing machine
has been added to the Ice cream depart
ment of Lanbach's bakery.
Charles Thomas, of Hazleton, has
accepted a position as coal shipper for
Markle & Co. at Jeddo.
R. J. Dover, Esq., and Leo McDonald
returned home yesterday from Dickin
son college, Carlisle.
All kinds of ice cream at Morkt's.
BASE BALL.
Tho Tigers are endeavoring to ar
range a game with Hazleton All-Colleg
lans, to take place at the local park late
tomorrow afternoon.
The llataklava club plays two games
at liast Stroudsburg and ono at Ponn
Argyle uext week.
Work upon the Crescents' park has
been suspended, owing to the InclemouF
weather of the past two days.
The visit of the Tigers ball club to
Reading has been postponed from to
morrow to the 20th Inst.
Y ' M - C - A '
Regular boys' bible class on Saturday
afternoon at 3 o'clock. Gym class for
boys from 4 to 5 p. m.
Men's meeting Sunday afternoon at
3.30 o'clock. Subject, "Comfort." All
men Invited to attend.
Screen windows and screen doors are
selling at lowest prices at Blrkbeck's.
■■ "wt Lough SyrjQfK Ttotes Good. Die Jl
TRI-WEEKLY
McMEN AM IN'S
South Centre Street
BtfS^SHAPESi
Our store is headquarters fo
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.. 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. IF. Cor. Centre and Front fits., Freeland.
Citizens Bank of Freeland, Pa.
Organized in 1800.
Capital $ro,ooo
Surplus and Undivided Profits 37,000
Directors:
Thomas Birkbcck, Anthony Rudowick,
John Burton, H. C. Koons,
Charles Dusheck, John Shtgo.
H. C. Koons, President.
Thomas Birkbeek, Vice President.
Charles Dusheck, Secretary.
B. R. Davis, Cashier. *
Andrew Shigo, Toller.
INTEREST PAID ON DEPOSITS.
Home Savings Banks Furnished Free.
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005 Maple Street, Buttle Creek, Mich,
Formerly of Wilkos-Barro, Pa.
Condy 0. Boyle,
dealer in
LIQUOR, WINE, BEER, PORTER, ETC
The tlnoat brands of Domestic and Imported
Whiskey on sale. Fresh Freeland Boer, Porter
ad Ale on tap. 98 C'ontro street.
LAUBACH'S VIENNA BAKERY.
B. C. LAUBACH, Prop.
Choice Broad of All Kinds. Cakes, and Pas
try. Duily. Fancy and Novelty Cakes Baked
to Order.
CONFECTIONERY AND ICE CREAM
supplied to balls, parties or picnics, with
all necessary acjjuncts, at shortest
notice and fairest prices.
Delivery and supply wagons to all parts oj
town and surroundings every day.
T. CAMPBELL,
dealer in
Dry Goods, Groceries,
Boots and Shoes.
Also
PURE WINES | LIQUORS
FOR FAMILY
AND MEDICINAL PURPOSES.
Centre and Main streets, Freeland.