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The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-02-14
Walters & Co.,
ELLENSBORGH, Voshtingon
TO SETTLERS.
Important Modification of the United
States Land Laws. +
Washtingon

The following important changes and
notifications of the u. S. land laws were
approved by the President, March q,
1850. All persons desiring to take
advantage of the same will have their
claims promptly and efficiently looked
after and attended to by addressing,
either in person or by letter, Paul
d'Heirry, who has lately associated him
self with w. w. Newlin, Esq, in the
conduct and care of U. S. Land Office
business. See subjoined card:
Parties who prior to March q, 1889,
entered homestead claims, and for an1
reason failed to make final proof on the
same, can make new homestead entry.
Parties who entered homestead claims
and failed to make final proof on same,
and who have since filed presumption
claims, can have the latter changed to
homestead upon application.
Parties who prior to March d, 1889,
entered homestead claim of less than
100 acres, may enter other and addi-
tiOnal land lying contiguous TO the orig
inal entry, which shall not with the land
first entered and occupied exceed in the
aggregate 100 acres. Proof of residence
and cultivation will not be required on
such additional and, and if final receipt
or patent has already been issued, such
party will be entitled to immediate pat
ent for such additional land. This does
not apply to any person who at the date
of making application for such addi-
tional configuoHs land does not o7On and
occupy the lands owned by his original
entry.
70 1870
made final homestead proof on less
than 100 acres of land, and who are
unable, or do not wish to enter con-
tiguous land, as above stated, may
enter as an additional homestead so
much additional land as added to the
quantity previously entered by him shall
hot exceed I6o acres But before patent
can issue for such additional entry upon
lands not contiguous the same proof OF
residence and cultivation will be re-
Quired as in the original entry.
Parties who prior to March q, 1889,
have entered a homestead of less than
1oo acres but who have not yet made
Anal proof, and who either cannot
obtain or do not wish to make additional
entry on contiguous land, can, after they
make final proof on lands so now held
by them, obtain the benefits of the pre-
ceding section.
Parties who are unable, by reason of a
total or partial destruction or failure
of crops, sickness or other unavoida-
bic casualty to secure o support for
himself or those dependent upon him
upon the lands settled upon, may receive
leave of absence from said land by the
Register and Receiver for length OF
time not exceeding one year, and forfelts
no right by such absence.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-02-14
THE TOWN OF SHELTON.
Inducements Offered to Enterprises and
Manufactures.
SOME OF THE REASONS BE ONE OF THE N
PoRTANT CITIES SOUND

SHELTON is incorporated of inhabitants located
on Big Skookum Bay the most Souhwesey Puget
the County seat of Mason County Its facilities are fully
up the needs the people being large
"osoy public school building, with two departments present
work under the instruction teachers Among
the substantial buildings business purposes
is the splendid wostory Courthouse Hail. be
lifted up for theatrical and public purposes block
ozxo being built the upper floor be fitted purposes
Though but two DID, the growth steady
and during epas few months rapid Many bust
ness are represented and started be-
sides those opeo factory
MILL two engines employ about SO hands, constructions
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-02-14

HEN the sun rose over
northern England on a
certain Sunday early in
May-year of grace sew
enteen hundred and six
ty four-it was exactly
four o'clock in the morn
ing AS regards the
coast of NOrthumber.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-02-14
THE SATSOP RAILROAD

mas oeen operating here for three and they have substantial
manent buildings, warehouse and the railroad
has about IA miles of main line operation nearly
to the line of the railroad The Sasp largest logging rail
road on Puget Sound during the busy
RATS of logs scaling about 100000 away to the
mills each week be our main article of
export
The Mason County Central Railroad enterprise that will
operation with of and
factor with the development opening the
well to the town. They also have sawm
ply local demands Also the Port Townsend
will through Shelton
by rail with California East
AS for scenic beauty from the elegant ground
side of town. superb view of the hoary monarch Mt Rainier
had almost weather while from the upland the opposite side
can be obtained fine view of the Olympic rreg
uar and snowcappd peaks which lie between Hoods
Pacific
Without doubt Shelton, lying does valley and
facing one OF the pretes bays Of this eligible
site for that can hardly be upon
tered from continuous streams from the
mens being made toupp the with abundant pure water
fall of more than fifty feet
These few of our advantages and they worth investigating
There boom headng of trumpet but Shelton
ate growing rapidly than point the Sound
from $50 upward. For further information address
DAVID SEIEI LION.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-06-19

At reglar meeting of st. AIMS Young
Mems 7. A. b. Society, of Freeland, held
in their hall the following preamble and
resolutions were adopted
WHEREAS, the author of life has seen
fit to call from this transitory life our
late Brother Member Joseph Conaghan;
and
WHEREAS, by this we are reminded
that in the midst Of life we are in DEATH
and, as we are called from the scenes of
our earthly tolls, may we be found
worthy of that eternal reward which
God has promised to all who keep his
commandments. Therefore be it
ReSOlged, that while we bow in humble
submission to Gods holy will, we cherish
the hope that our loss is our deceased
Brothers gain; and be it further
Resolred, that we tender our sympathy
to the bereaved mother and friends of
our deceased Brother in this the hour of
their sad affliction; and be it further
ReSolred, that as token of respect to
his memory, the usual emblems of sor-
row be placed in our meeting room for a
period of thirty days, and that these
resolutions be placed on the minutes of
our society and copy sent to the mother
of our deceased Brother, and that they
be published in the Freeland TRIBUNE.
PATRICK McLAUGHLIN,
JOHN BRADY, Com.
JOHN MCNELIs.
Freeland, June 18th, 1890.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-06-19
Gas Explosion in the Mines.

Another fatal mine disaster occurred
on Monday. This time in the Hill Farm
mines of the Dunbar Furnace Company
in the Connellsyille coke region. As us
ual nearly all the men employed there
entered the mines on Monday morning
and were separated into two principal
parts of the workings, some on the
right and some ON the left sides. One of
the miners named Kerwin, who was
working in the right drift, in the course
of his labors broke into perpendicular
shaft filled with water. The moment
this was broken into a flood of water
gushed out, and Kerwin and man
named Landy standing by, yelled out
for some one to save the men in the right
drift, as the water was pouring down
the hill in stream and he feared they
would be drowned. Young David Hays,
who had seen the affair, leaped forward
at the call and turned down the left
drift in deluge of water to warn his
endangered comrades below. Just as he
had passed the air shaft that was broken
into the rush of waters had changed to
the ugly roar of flood, which blanched
the cheeks of the men who stood behind
and towards the light.
The flow of water had changed to a
deadly volume of fire damp, and, as
young Hays swung down the shaft, a
flash of blazing light slid through the shaft
from end to end, it seemed. The daring
youth carried an open burning miners
lamp in his hat, and he had hardly
taken step beyond the roaring shaft
when the spark ignited areservoir of the
deadly fire damp that had already ac-
cumulated, and he sank corpse near the
man VI N ~ had bpnaJ RI caua In n in
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-06-19
STATE NEWS.

strawberry, Vanilla and Chocolate
Ice cream at Jacobs every day.
For bargains in paints, room mould
ing, calsomine and wall paper, call on
A. A. Bachman, opposite IL. G. Rooms.
AT the Republican County Conven-
ton held in Scranton on Tuesday Joseph
A. Scranton was unanimously re-nomi-
mated for Congress.
William II. Smith, of Allegheny,
and John Rudy, of Lancaster, two con-
victed murderers under a sentence of
death, have again been respited by the
Board of Pardons until August 27.
The strike of the coal miners at the
Clayton mines, in Beaver county, for
an advance of two cents per car of ten
bushels, has ended favorably to the men,
the operators conceding the advance.
The men returned to work last week.
William r. Maffet, one of the oldest
and most prominent citizens of Wilkes
Barre, and largely intesested in the coal
business, died in that city on Saturday,
aged "A years. Mr.. Maffet was one of
the Oldest coal magnates in this county.
John Terrify, the Hungarian who
murdered Michael Feizer, at Olyphant,
near scranton, some months ago, on be-
ing brought to trial in the Lackawanna
Courts confessed the murder, and his
counsel asked that it be regarded as MUIR
der in the second degree.
AT Springfield, near Susquehanna,
last Friday night, Dilis Rooms and Ur-
bana Button fought in bar-room. Af-
tnr a u tp 1rnr CT no
and bought fifteen grains of strychnine,
saying he wanted to kill crows. He
took the dose soon after and died.
The case of George w. Moss, the
Wilkes-Barre wife murderer, came up
for trial on Monday afternoon, when his
counsel, Messrs. Shonk and McAlarney,
made a plea for the extension of time,
claiming that some material witnesses
were inaccessible. District Attorney
Darte and Gen. Mccartney, for the Com
monwealth, urged speedy trial. In
Difference to the wishes of the counsel
for the defense, Judge Rice has fixed to-
day CThursday) as the day on which the
trial must take place. Much interest is
felt in the trial, as it is not know what
line of argument the defense will take.
Mine Inspector Williams, of the
Third Anthracite Inspection District, of
this State, has just completed, in Wilkes
Barre, a table of the operations of the
coal mines for the last 20 years. During
that time there were 10, ,552,715 tons of
coal mined. The smallest output was in
1871, when 5000, 900 tons were mined,
and the largest in 1888, when S,6S4 ,493
tons were taken from the earth. There
were 1904 men killed in the many disas-
ters during the 20 years, the largest num-
Der killed being in 1884, 907. The small
est number of tons of coal mined for
each life lost was 81 ,655 tons, in 1886.
The largest number of days worked any
year was 233, in 1888.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-06-19

At the last convention of the C. r. A..
Union of Scranton Diocese, held at Will
kes-Barre, resolutions were passed recon-
mending the placing of the American
flag upon all school buildings-public
and parochial That these resolutions
might be carried out in their proper
spirit, meeting was held at st. AIMS
Church last Sunday afternoon and was
attended by representatives from the
Young Mems I. A. b. Society and St.
AIMS 7. A, B. Society, at which it was
agreed to place large flag staff on the
roof of st. AIMS Convent schools. July
4th is the time set for placing the flag in
position. The T. A. B. Societies, of Har-
leigh, Eckley and surrounding towns will
be invited to be present and take part in
the parade.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-06-19

A letter just received from Peter Nc
Gettrick and Barney Gallagher, who
left here for Breckenridge, Colorado, a
few weeks ago, states that they arrived
at their destination in due time and have
secured employment.
The boys are profuse in their praise of
the conduct Of that old veteran of or
ganized labor, Jonathan C. Fincher,
editor of the Summit County journal,
published at that place, for favor shown
them on their arrival
We are not the least bit surprised to
hear that the old war horse has still a
kindly feeling for any person from this
section of the country, for his name is
held in veneration here by those who
knew him in days gone by, and they are
glad to know that he is doing well in his
far away home.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-06-19

Christian Miller, of South Heberton,
who was appointed census enumerator
for the lSlst district, of the Fifth Census
district of Pennsylvania, comprising Eek
ley Nos. and 8, Old Buckmountain,
Halle Brook and Jeddo borough, COM
pleted his labors on the 10Th inst, and
on the 14th sent his papers and all docu-
ments pertaining to his duties to George
X. Ashley, Supervisor of the Fifth Cen
sus district, at Montrose, Pa.
The total number of inhabitants in the
territory covered by him, as stated above,
reaches $40. One person died between
the beginning and ending of his term.
This is the first report sent to the Sup
ervisor of Census from this section, and
speaks well for Mr. Miller.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-06-19
Double Accident at Upper Lehigh.

Harry Waldron, employed as laborer
at No. 6 slope, Upper Lehigh, was seri-
ously injured on Monday. While in the
act of shoveling coal from one spot to a
place nearer the car preparatory to load
ing he was crushed to the ground by a
fall of coal from the roof He was al
most entirely covered by the amount of
coal which fell and when rescued was
found to be badly injured about the head
and body. Mr.. Waldron is possessed of
remarkably strong constitution and
this, no doubt, is the only thing which
prevented him from instant death He
was Immediately removed to his home
and medical aid summoned, but fears
are entertained for his recovery. Thos
Robbins, who is also laborer at the
same place, was slightly injured by the
falling coal, being struck on the hip by a
large lump.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-06-19
A Fiendish Father.

Christian Ackerman, a farmer living
near White Haven, was the perpetrator
OF an inhuman act towards his l1-year
old son on Friday last. The man has
violent temper, and when once arous-
ed Is dangerous person. He became Of
Tended in some manner last week. and. no
doubt, to avenge his family, he sent his
young son into the cellar, while the rest
were working in the fields, and follow
ing him there deliberately hung him up
on a frame work of boards nailed to-
gether to form an X, after which he left
the house. The boy remained in his
terrible position for nearly seven hours.
when he was discovered by his sister
who heard hard breathing in the cellar,
She informed her older brother who cut
the boy down when he was almost ex.
hausted. He still further showed his
cruelty by standing guard in front of
the house with an axe saying he would
kill any one who come near him, and in
consequence the family had to stand out
all night in the rain. Ackerman was an.
rested on Saturday for his fiendish work
and is now in Wilkes-Barre Jail.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-06-19

W. G. Emo, member of the insurance
firm of Biddle & Emo, was serven with a
warrant yesterday, placing him under
arrest on charge of perjury, preferred
by G. w. Rocker, of Freeland. The Of
fense is alleged to have been committed
in the signing by Mr.. Emo of an afIi-
davit of defense. The affidavit alleges
that the Girard Fire Insurance Co.
would be able to prove that the fire
which consumed Mr.. Kocher's house, at
Fairview, either originated with him or
was started with his knowledge and APP
probation. Mr.. Emo was placed under
$500 bail by Alderman Donohue for his
appearance at court.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-06-19

Co. TREAsURER's OFFICE,
WtTEEsRA RADpE

w LIKE -BARRE.
EDITOR TRIBUNE Il notice that James
Collins, ex-Tax Collector of Freeland
borough, in a communication in your
paper, bearing date of 10Th inst, and
referring to certain properties recently
advertised for sale on account of having
been returned by him as delinquent,
makes the following statement:
"This money has been turned over to
the County Treasurer long ago, and there
should not be any trouble had it been
properly approtioned in the Treasurer's
Office"
In the face of the fact that Mr.. Collins,
in the same communication, quotes re-
ceipt from me showing that he paid the
the money June 9TH, 1890, eight days
ago. This statement that he paid it in
long ago, and never got credit for it, is
remarkable. He got credit for it the
very hour he paid the money, and the
only interest have in the matter at all
is to refute the inference which Mr.. Col
Inns makes that people pay their money
into my hands and do not get credit
for it. Very truly yours,
JOHN SMoULTER, JR.,
June 18th, 1890. County Treasurer
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-06-19
DEATHS.

HoRwoRTH.-At Freeland, on the 10Th
inst, Mrs. Joseph Horworth, aged
about 43 years. Interment in st. AIMS
cemetery Tuesday. Brislin, under
taker.
DoGGETT:-At Upper Lehigh. June 10,
Thomas, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Michael
Doggett, aged l3 years. Inferred in
st. AIMS cemetery on Saturday, under
charge of Undertaken Brislin.
DINN,-At Eckley, Saturday, June IA,
Elizabeth, wife of Bernhard Dim, age
3S years. Funeral took place at Eek
ley on Monday at 10 a. m. Rev.
Schmidt officiated. McNulty, under
taker. The deceased leaves seven
children and husband to mourn heI
loss
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-06-19
AIIen,s Great Eastern Shows

Will shortly exhibit here, combined with
Prof. Van Vranken's Equine Paradox.
Aerial acts, daring life risking. Won
derful lady performers. Comical and
soul inspiring clowns. Horses that do
everything but articulate. Donkeys that
actually laugh, and hundred and two
other things innumerable to mention.
See all the announcements of this great
show, and be particular to peruse the
newspaper articles to note at length the
novelties of this big 25 cent show.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-06-19

The Young Mems 7. A. B. Society
will hold their anniversary exercises in
Yannes Opera House Tuesday evening,
July lst The entertainment will consist
of literary exercises, singing, instrument
tai music and lecture by Attorney Ber-
nard McManus, of Wilkes-Barre. The
whole will conclude with a grand ball.
The admission will be free to all. The
public generally are cordially invived.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-06-19

I. Reiforwich, the clothing merchant
and gents furnisher, is at No 81, Centre
street, Freeland, with stock of goods,
that for quality, cannot be surpassed in
this region. Hats, Caps, Boys and Mems
Clothing special feature. A large stock
of suits made to order for S25. 90 reduced
TO S17.00. This is a saving to persons of
limited means over ready-made clothing.
Clothing made to order by experienced
workmen at short notice and at the low
est prices. A large stock of piece goods
to select from. Ready made clothing Of
all sizes and STYLES.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-06-19

Three months ago the Forest Grove
Presbyterian Church, at CHARTERS, was
in debt. Some of the Elders, after a
hard fight, succeeded in getting permit
to drill an oil well on the premises. Oil
was found in abundance, and on Satur-
day the little church was sold to the
Standard Oil Company for S92, 900 cash.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-06-19

I'OR SALE-A fine bay horse, G years old,
IL sound and solid in every respect; can be
used in double or single harness, lady or child
ren can drive him. Warranted to travel mile
in three minutes. For terms call ON JOHN
RUGAN, Kosciuszko Hotel, Centre street, Free
land. Pa.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-06-19

TOR SALE.-Two good cows and II calf, one
II Durham, years old, the other Jersey
breed, q years old land calD, will be sold at II
bargain Apply to EDWARD QUINN,
Highland, Pa
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-06-19

Strawberry, Vanilla and Chocolate
Ice cream at Jacobs every day.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-06-19

LNoR SALE CHEAP-on Chestnut street, be-
IL tween Washington and Centre streets
One lot 3OXl5O feet, fenced, one house 1Sx24 two
stories high, with rear kitchen and one house
on rear of the lot AXIS, two stories high. Water
and all conveniences attached. For terms APP
ply to JOHN HOFFMEIER. Drifton Pa.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-06-19
FREELAND.
is FRONT STREET,

Capital, - 10000
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-10-13
The Teachers convenrlons.
A New Schooner,s First rrin.
GENERAL WASHINGTON NEWS.
To Preserve Americas Historic spots

WASHINGTON, October 12.-An organiza-
tion has been perfected here entitled the
Daughters of the American Revolution"
Its purpose is to secure and preserve the his
torical spots of America and erect thereon
suitable monuments to perpetuate the memo
ries of the heroic dead men and women who
aided the revolution and created constitu-
tional government in America. Mrs. Benja-
min Harrison was elected general president
of the society, Mrs. Flora Adams Darling
vice president general at large, in charge of
organization. long list of vice presidents
general, and a number of other office, in
Guiding the advisory board, were elected.
The first undertaking by the society will be
the completion of a monument to the memo
ry of Mary Washington, mother of Presi-
dent Washington. Every American will be
asked to send in contribution to the treas
urer, Mrs. Colonel Marshall Mcdonald of
this city. Resolutions were adopted favor
ing the passage of the bill introduced in the
House of Representatives arranging for the
marking by the government of historical
spots of the revolution, setting apart the
18th of October as permanent anniversary
of the society, commemorating the discovery
of America. requesting that special build
ing or space be set aside in the Worlds Co.
lumbian Exhibition for the exhibition of rel
ative to the period of the American Revolu-
tion under the care of lady managers.