FREELAND TRIBUNE.
VOL XV. NO. 150.
ill Shapes of in:
Can be fitted and suited here, i
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 r
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.
ORION STROH,
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW
and
NOTARY PUBLIC.
Office: Rooms 1 and 2, Birkbeok Urick, Freeland
Mclaughlin,
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW.
Legal Bonne** of Any Description.
Uranium's Building, So. Contro St. Freeland.
J. O'DUNNELL,
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW.
Campbell Building, - - - Freeland.
White Haven OiUce, Kano Building, Opposite
Postollice; Tuesdays, Saturdays.
A. BUCKLEY,
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.
Ail business given prompt attention.
Tribune Building. - - Main Street
N. MALBY,
DENTIST.
OVRR BIItKBBCK'B STORR,
Second Floor, Blrkbeck Brick
S. 8. HESS,
DENTIST.
North Centre Street.
801 l Telephone.
Second Floor, P. O. S. of A. Building.
Wm. Wehrman,
WiLTCHMiLKEE
Centre street, Freeland.
REPAIRING OF EYERY DESCRIPTION.
Geo. H. Hartman,
Meats and Green Tinck.
Fresh Lard a specialty.
fV>ntr' Street, near Central Hotel.
DePIERRO-BROs!
c_a_:ete].
Corner of Centre end Front Streets.
Gibson. DouKherty, Kaufer Club,
Rosenbluth's Velvet, of which we hive
EXCLUSIVE SALE IN TOWN.
Mumm's Extra Dry Champagne,
Henneasy Brandy, Blaokberry,
Gins, Wines, Clarets, Cordials, Etc
Ham and Hchioeitzer Cheese Sandwiches,
Sardines, Etc.
MEALS AT - ALL HOURS
FIRST BIG SALE of the Season!
Now Croing - on at ZRefo-wicli'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
lerowicli'sWcai'WellClolliiiigaiiJSlioeHouse
Watch Our Circulars for Full Particulars.
Tiie First National Bank,
PreelancL, Fa.
Capital, - $50,000.00.
A. OSWALD, E. if. EVERETT, GEO. S. CHRISTIAN,
President. Cashier. Vice President.
Operating under a charter of the United States and are under
the supervision of the comptroller of the
currency and his examiners.
TWO PER CENT INTEREST PAID ON SAVINGS ACCOUNTS.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT of Freeland
P Borough School District for the year
ending June 1, 1903.
Whole number of schools 18 I
Number of teachers employed 18
Average salary of male teachers $66.94
Average salary of female teachers $39.16
Number of pupils enrolled in all the
schools 1,177
Cost of each pupil per month 74c
Average percentage of attendance 89
Hugh Malloy, Tax Collector.
1902 Duplicate.
Dr.
To amount of duplicate (school) $ 4,112 46
To amount of supplemental (school). 70 99
To amount of duplicate (building) ... 3,410 47
To amount of supplcmciitnKbuihling) 36 21
Total $ 7,660 13
Cr.
By amount paid Treasurer Tiinony..s 6,800 00
By collector's commissions 218 78
By exonerations 506 71
By abatements 65 92
By rebates 184 21
By returns to county commissioners. 328 86
By balance due, subject to exonera
tions, ooiumissious, etc 65 65
Total $ 7,660 13
Hugh Malloy, Tax Collector.
1901 Duplioato.
Dr.
To balance due June 2, 1902 $ 475 90
Cr.
By amount paid Treasurer Timony..s 439 82
By collector s commission 23 14
By exonerations 12 94
Total 8 475 90
Peter Timony, Treasurer.
Dr.
From state appropriation $ 5,050 22
From Collector Hugh Malloy 0,739 82
From county commissioners, land re
turns 119 19
From M Zimmerman, institute ex
pense 10 00
From tu tlon f*es 9 50
From ex-Troasuror McCole 1 82
Total $11,930 55
Cr.
1902-1908 Orders Paid-
Teachers'salaries $ 0,255 90
Teachers attending county institute. 180 00
Text books 207 92
school supplies 125 14
Janitor's salary 240 00
Cleaning buildings and grounds 87 00
Coal 809 85
Hauling expense 52 50
Printing and publishing 29 20
Auditing 18 00
Water rental 62 04
Electric light, 11 54
Freight aud express 19 35
Ex-Principal Williams' salary 225 00
Solicitor's salary utid filing bond 41 50
Insurance 75 00
Interest on bonds and mortgage 715 00
Repairs t<> buildings 131 07
Repuirs to furnaces and stoves 96 75
Total $ 8,944 02
1901-1902 Orders Paid-
Teachers'salaries $ 2,548 76
Janitor's salary 120 00
Coal 30 88
Balance on new room 50 00 2.749 04
Total orders paid $11,093 60
Treasurer's commission on .11,693 66. 233 87
Money in treasury 3 02
Total ... . $11,930 55
Outstanding Orders.
Water rental $ 61 30
Secretary's salary and postage 127 61
Total $ 179 14
Recapitulation.
Total receipts $11,930 55
Orders issued 1902-1903 $ 9,123 16
Treasurer's commission 233 87 9,357 03
Receipts over expenditures for term. 2,573 52
1901-1902 orders paid 2,749 64
Excess expenditures for year $ 176 12
Resources.
Buildings and grounds $32,500 00
Textbooks and supplies 1,350 00
Land returned to eouuty commis
sioners 328 86
Bain nee due from Collector Malloy.. 55 06
Money in treasury 3 02
Total .$34,237 53
Liabilities.
Bonded tndebtedm ss $12,800 00
Mortgage on land ,1,600 00
Outstanding orders 179 14 14,470 14
Excess resources over liabilities $19,758 39
Wo, the undersigned auditors of Freeland
borough, being duly sworn, do certify that we
have examined the accounts of the Freeland
Borough School District, and to the best of
our knowledge and belief find the above to be
a true iiud correct statement of the same.
Bernard Boyle, 1
Jonah Evans, V Auditors.
Oeo. H. Hartman,)
"Minnesota's Best" flour Is sold by A.
Oswald. There is none better made.
Screen windows and screen doors are
selling at lowest prices at Birkbeck's.
FREELAND, PA., MONDAY, JUNE 15, 1903.
COUNCIL BUSINESS.
Park Improvement, Hoard of Health and
Trolley Kxtenslon Acted Upon.
An adjourned meeting of the borough
council was held Friday evening with
P. G. and William Gallagher, Hlncer,
Crawford, McNeils, McClellan, Ward
and McLaughlin present. An invitation
from the Citizens' Hose Company to par
ticipate In the Fourth of July parade
wa9 accepted and the park committee
Instructed to secure a conveyance.
Mr. McNeils reported that Coxe Bros.
& Co. desired to know whether the rela
tions of the company and the fire depart
ment had become strained—that in case
of lire on their property whether the de
partment was willing to give aid as in
the past. Councilman Gallagher and
Hugh Malloy spoke on the matter and a
motion was adopted unanimously that it
is the wish of council that fires be ex
tinguished by the firemen on the out
skirts of the borough at all times.
A long discussion on Public park im
provement took place and after reading
the deed it was found that the belief
which has long existed, that no Im
provements which would necessitate a
roof could be made in the park, was
incorrect. A motion by P. G Gallagher
that SSOO be donated to Improving the
park—s2oo to the dancing platform and
S3OO to improving the grounds—was
carried. The park committee was also
instructed to work In conjunction with
the Board of Trade and tho firemen's
committee in pushing the work.
Tho street committee was authorized
to examine the crossing at Luzerne and
Centre streets and see what is best to
bo done in regard to doing away with
the gutter or t.ho construction of a man
hole. The same committee was also in
structed, together with tho solicitor, to
represent the borough at the hearings
of the viewers on street extension.
An informal discussion on the Board
of Health took place and President Mc-
Laughlin read the ordinance regulating
tho duties of the health oilicer. Mr.
McGroarty was present and stated that
he was not eligible and would tender his
resignation to the board.
A draft of an ordinance submitted by
the Lehigh Traction Company was read.
A motion limiting discussion to three
minutes was passed and all citizens were
requested to expross their opinion.
Messrs. Malloy, Nuußurgor, Dongherty,
O'Dounell, Breslin and McGroarty and
several councilmen were heard from.
Amendments were offered to a number
of the sections. The time of exemption
from taxation seemed to be the principal
drawback and It was finally agreed to
offer tho company tho amonded sections
in which exemption is granted for ten
years and the committee instructed to
confer with the officials.
Street Viewers to Meet,
[ The viewers appointed by court to
, act in the matter of the proposod ex
l tension of Itidge, Centre and Pino
l streets have met and fixed upon a time
[ to attend to their duties.
The Centre street viewers gave notice
in Friday's issuo that they will meet at
. 10 a. m. on June 23.
The Ridge street and Pine street
viewers givo notice in today's issue that
they will meet at 2 p. in. on June 20.
School District Report.
In today's issuo will be found the an
nual financial statement of Freeland
school district, as prepared by the bor
ough auditors. The report shows that
the expenses of the district during the
year just ended were 50,357.03, or
#2,573.52 less than the receipts during
the same period. The previous year's
outstanding orders, amounting to
#2,749,(54, were paid off, leaving the
total excess expenditures for the year
#17(5.12. The floating Indebtedness, In
the form of outstanding orders, was re
duced from #2,7 4 9.(54 to #179.14, a gain
of #2,570.50.
In every department the cost of con
ducting the schools was materially les
sened, except in the charges for coal
and water. The coal consumed cost
#59.97 more than last year, and the
water expense leaped from #5(5 30 a year
ago to #ll3 74, or more than double.
The cost of each pupil per month aver
aged 74 cents for the eight months of
VIEWERS' NOTICE.-—Notice is hereby
Kiven that the viewers appointed by the
court of common pleas to view the ground
for an extension of Centre street, in the bor
ough of Freeland. beginning at North street,
• and ending at Schwabu street, will meet on
the premises, in the borough of Freelund. on
the twenty-sixth day of June, A. D„ 1903, at 2
I o'clock p. m., for the purpose of viewing said
ground.
Frank McLaughlin, i
Con Gallagher, \ Viewers.
Hugh lloyie. )
Freeland, Pa., June 15,1903.
VIEWERS' NOTlCE.—Notice is hereby
given 'hat the viewers appointed by the
court of common pleas to view the ground
. for an extension of Pine street, in the bor
ough of Freeland, beginning at old borough
line, and ending at Foster street, will moet, on
' the premises, in the borough of Freeland, on
the twenty-sixth day of June, A. D., 1903, at 2
o'clock p. in , for the purpose of viewing said
ground.
James J. Maloy, J
James Dcnnion, .-Viewers.
John Gallagher.)
i Freelaud, Pa., June 15,1003.
the term included In the audit, and had
the ninth month been completed and its
expense added the cost per pupil would
have been still less.
The members of the board are con
fident that the report will be pleasing to
the taxpayers, as it shows the district to
be in a healthy financial condition, and
with reasonable care of its funds during
the next few years the bonded Indebted
ness and mortgage can be paid off.
A Peacemaker Appears.
Dr. Charles P. Noill, of Washington,
D. C., tho sliding scale commissioner
who wa9 appointed by Judge Gray last
Friday, arrived In Scranton yesterday.
It was learned that he is thore by re
quest of Judge Gray and Carroll D.
Wright, members of the Strike Commis
sion, and his mission is to do what he
can to prevent a clash between the
miners and the operators over the ap
pointment of conciliators.
Before coming Dr. Neill had talks
with several of tho big coal men in New
York. It is the belief that Dr. Nelll's
purpose was to obtain from the coal
operators at first hand a statement of
just what their contention is and just
what they want the miners to do In the
way of appointing conciliators. Last
night Dr. Nlell and President Mitchell
held a long conference.
Thore is a feeling that Dr. Nelll's
presence will result in an amicable
agreement betweeu the operators and
mine workers.
Very little work was done by the con
vention today, as many delegates wore
late in arriving.
Death of Aged Woman.
Mrs. Gallagher, one of Freeland's
oldest women, died suddenly yesterday
afternoon. During the day she com
plained of feeling ill, and while calling
upon a neighbor death came upon her
with only a few moments' warning.
The deceased came to America from
Ireland forty-nine \ears ago last March,
and during the greater part of that time
she resided in and aruund Freeland.
Her exact age is not known, but it is
believed that she was considerably over
90 years. She resided in the rear of
Centre street, near Luzerne.
Among Mrs. Gallagher's surviving
relatives are two sons, John, of Drlfton,
and Daniel, of Warrior Run, and one
daughter, Mary, of Philadelphia.
The remains were removed to the
homo of her son In Drifton. The fu
neral will take place at 2 o'clock tomor
row afternoon. The interment will be
made at St. Ann's cemetery.
Mine Accidents.
While workmen were placing a collar
in position In No. 2 mine, Highland, Fri
day night, tho large piece of timber fell
and struck Roger McGeehan, of Walnut
street, on the leg. The injured limb has
swollen much beyond its uorinal size and
the physicians have not yet been able to
ascertain how badly the leg is hurt.
Harry Probert, of tho Second ward,
employed in No. 5 mine, Jeddo, had his
arm broken on Saturday by having it
caught between the top of tho car and
tho roof of the gangway. Tho Injury is
very painful.
Gilbert Smith, 15 years old, was killed
on Saturday by being caught in a jig
shaft in the breaker at Nesquehoning,
where ho was employd. The boy was
a nephew of Gilbert Smith, of North
Washington street.
No Roof on Pavilion.
The decision of the borough council
to appropriate 8200 for a roof for the
dancing pavilion in tho Public park is
not likolv to be carried into effect.
Yesterday E. A. Oberrender, represent
ing Mrs. E. B. Coxe, of Drifton, called
upon couuciliuen and firemen and stated
that the proposed roof is a violation of
the spirit of the deed, that tho ground
was donated to give pleasure to the peo
ple of Freeland and not for the purpose
of setting up contrivances from which
money can be gathered by private per
sons and organizations.
Mrs. Coxe's representative further
stated that she is willing to assist in
fencing and beautifying the park, but
will not under any circumstances give
consent to roofing the pavilion,
To Be Ordained Tomorrow.
Councilman and Mrs. William Galla
gher, of South Ridge street, accom
panied by a number of friends, left this
morning for Baltimore to be present at
the ordination of their son, Patrick Jj
Gallaghor. Tho ceremony takes place
tomorrow morning at Baltimore cathed
ral. Father Gallagher will read his first
mass at 10.30 o'clock next Sunday morn
ing at St. Ann's church.
To Cure a Cold In One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if fails
to cure. E. W. Grove's signature is on
each box. 25c.
Beautiful hammocks at Birkbeck's.
LOCAL NOTES.
Happening* of the Past Two Days In and
Around Freeland.
The funeral of the late Ella Meohan
took place this morning from her par
ents' residence on South Washington
street. The remains were taken to St.
Ann's church, where a requlrm mass
was read, after which the Interment
was made at St. Ann's cemetery. In
addition to hundreds of local friends,
many people from a distance were pres
ent. The floral offerings were beautif ;l
and numerous.
Spencer Robblns, of Plymouth, 72
years old, was going home Friday night
when he was held up by men who de
manded his money. When they found
he had none they felled him with a club.
Next morning, despite a sevore wound
on his head, he went to work. At noon
he was overcome and died in a few min
utes. The wound on his head had
caused the rupture of a blood vessel.
John Melly is making arrangements
to spend the summer in Ireland. He
will be accompanied by his daughter,
Mrs. Sarah F. Lawlor. Mr. Melly went
to Philadelphia today and after bis re
turn will decide when he will depart
on his trans-Atlantic trip.
B. L. Rockwood, of Indianapolis, will
deliver two addresses In town this week
in the interest of the Sons of Temper
ance—the first at the Baptist church
tomorrow evening and the second at the
Park M. E. church Wednesday evening.
George Meneeley, for many years
mine foreman at Sandy Run and later
employed in the same capacity at Win
ton, Lackawanna county, has assumed
charge of the operations of tho Charle
ton Coal Company, near Pond Creek.
Directors Brior, O'Nell, Johnson and
Dudley, of Foster township school board,
were present Saturday evening, but
could not meet for the reason that no
key could be had for the school building.
Anothor immense line of wall paper
at Win. Birkbeck's. The very latest
patterns and the very lowest prices.
United States postal inspectors have
recommended a free delivery system for
Ashley, Westmoor, Kingston, Edwards
vllle, Dorranceton, Luzerne and Forty
Fort, all near Wilkesbarre.
Prof. C. H. Albert, of Bloomsburg
state normal school, has been secured to
deliver the address of the evening at the
commencement exercises of the High
school on the 25th inst.
Deputy Internal Revenue Collector
L. K. Salsburg, of Wilkesbarre, is in
town today, recoiving the internal rev
enue from the saloon and hotel men of
Freeland and vicinity.
Owing to their inability to obtain
sufficient help here, the proprietors of
the overall factory are considering the
advisability of establishing a branch
factory at Lansford.
Among the lower end jurors at
Wilkesbarre this week are George D.
Kuglor, Thomas Parry and Charles
Miller, of Foster, and Charles Brigbt
haupt, of Butler.
The term at St. Ann's parochial
schools closed at noon today and exer
cises and parties are being held by the
pupils of the several rooms this after
noon.
Miss Annie Bradley, of Highland,
sailed from New York on Saturday for
Ireland, after spending a year in this
country. She will remain there.
All kinds of ice cream at Merkt's.
Robert McClellan, of town, left this
morning to accept a position as in
structor at the summer school to be con
ducted by Lehigh university.
A fine program was rendered last
evening at the Park M. E. church In
connection with the Children's Day and
John Wesley Day exorcises.
Con Houston, of Adams street, was
successfully operated upon for appondi
citus at the Miners hospital on Saturday.
John Curran, of Philadelphia, is visit
ing Mrs. M. Ferry and family, Washing
ton street.'
Do You Enjoy What You Kat?
If you don't your food does not do
you any good. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure is
the remedy that every one should take
when there is any thing wrong with tho
stomach. There is no way to maintain
tho health and strength of mind and
body except the nourishment. There is
no way to nourish except through the
stomach. The stomach must be kopt
healthy, pure and sweet or the strength
will let down and disease will set up.
No appetite, losses of strength, nervous
ness, headache, constipation, bad
breath, sour risiogs, rifting, Indigestion,
dyspepsia and all stomach troubles are
quickly cured by tho use of Kodol Dy
spepsia Cure. Sold by Grovor's City
City drug store.
The kind that cured your Grandfather,
DR. DAVId FRFF
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McMEN AM I N'S
South Centre Street
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.. OS-W^-XjID,
dealer 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. Oor. Centre and Front Bts. % Freeland.
Citizens Bank of Freeland, Pa.
Organized in 1890.
Capital ..... $r.0,000
Surplus and Undivided Profits 37,000
Directors:
Thomns Birkbeck, Anthony Kudcwiok,
John Burton, H. C. Koons,
Charles Dusheck, John Bhigo.
H. C. Koons, President..
Thomas Birkbeck, Vice President.
Churles Dusheck, Secretary.
B. R. Davis, Cashier.
Andrew Shigro, Teller.
INTEREST PAID ON DEPOSITS.
Home Savings Banks Furnished Free.
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN
Cuba Fruit and Land
Located B4 miles by rail and 57 by macad
amized highway,southwestl'rom Havana.
Sunshine, Fruit and Flowers. Ho Frost.
Send a postal for lllustrutcd booklet to—
Charles H. Wheelock, Pres. C. F. Co.,
605 Maple Street, Ilattle Creek, Mich.
Formerly of Wilkes-Barro, Pa.
Condy 0. Boyle,
dealer in
LIQUOR, WINE, BEER, PORTER, ETC
The finest brands of Domestic and Imported
Whiskey on sale. Fresh Freeland Beer, Porter
and Ale on tap. 98 Centre street.
LAUBACH'S VIENNA BAKERY.
B. C. LAUBACH, Prop.
Choice Bread of All Kinds, Cakes, and Pas
try, Daily. Fancy and Novelty Cakes Baked
to Order.
CONFECTIONERY AND 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 oj
town and surroundingH every day.
T. CAMPBELL,
dealor in
Dry Goods, Groceries,
Boots and Shoes.
Also
PURE WINES | LIQUORS
FOR FAMILY
AND MEDICINAL PURPOBEB.
Centre and Main streets, Freeland.