Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1891-07-16
BRIEF ITEMS.

: The Drifton end of the d. S. & S.
Railroad is rapidly nearing completion.
"A very entertaining letter from our
Eckley correspondent has been unavoid-
ably omitted to-day.
"A strolling musical trio, consisting
OF two hims and her. disturbed the
peace around town this week.
John Miller, of Drifton, has been
appointed an engineer on the ID. S. & S.,
to take the position vacated by John II.
Haas.
Gilbert Smith has opened a business
place at South and Washington Streets,
where he will sell ice cream, candy and
temperance drinks.
On August 15 the Freeland firemen
will run their fourth annual excursion
to the Glen. Remember the date and
accompany the boys.
AT Eckley last Thursday Geo. E.
Berner, of Mt. Carmel. and Miss Bella
Rickart, of Halle Brook, were married
by Rev. John Ireland.
The Lehigh Valley Company could
confer no greater favor upon its local
patrons than to give them a Sunday
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"A Hungarian wedding took place in
town on Saturday. The festivities began
at P. M. on Friday evening and CON
tinued until midnight on Saturday
james Babcock and son were injured
at No. 6 Upper Lehigh, on Tuesday, by
runaway car, the former about the
head, and the later having his hand
broken.
Property owners in the Five Points
deserve credit for the progressive spirit
shown this summer in laying substantial
sidewalks, thereby keeping pace with
borough Improvements.
Jos. Neuburger has purchased a
large stock of shoes and in few DAYS
will be able to serve his patrons and the
public with shoes at prices lower than
the cost of manufacture.
"A large force of men began work
this week for the DePierro Bros. hotel,
at Centre and Front Streets The build
ing will be three stories and equipped
with all modern conveniences.
"A lady's gold bracelet was lost on
Saturday evening, July 4, between the
Polish Catholic Church and Coxes new
houses. The finder will be suitably re-
warded by leaving it at this Office.
The Young Men of Drifton will en-
tertain their friends with picnic on
Saturday evening at the Drifton Park.
Picnic commences at o'clock. Glii,5-
pies Orchestra will furnish the music
Paul Summa, who kept restaurant
at Main and Centre Streets about three
years ago, had his safe blown open at
Shenandoah last week. The thieves
secured $500 and a large amount of
iewelry.
The tax duplicate for Freeland bnr-
ongh is now ready, and Collector Moore
will receive all taxes from July Is until
September Is. A discount of per cent.
will be allowed to parties paying within
these dates.
Quite number from here yesterday
attended the dedication of the chapel at
st. Joseph's Convent, Hazleton. Fathers
Fallihee and McNally, of st. AIMS
Church, assisted Bishop O'Hara in the
ceremonies
Tomorrow evening Local Assembly
335, X. of L., will hold picnic at the
Firemen's Park, and they extend a
cordial invitation to everyone. Refresh
ments for sale on the grounds and dane
ing music by DePierro's.
The Kickapoo Indian Medicine Com
pany will remain in town only a few
more days, and persons wishing any of
this medicine should procure it at once.
Entertainments given every evening
near the Lehigh Valley depot.
On Saturday at the Greek Catholic
Church a ceremony known as the bless
ing of the banner will take place. At
IL A. M. a parade of the Freeland and
Hazleton Greek societies, accompanied
by the st. Patrick's Cornet Band, will
be made through the principal streets, to
be followed by services at the church.
Patrick Conaghan, formerly of Free
land, was injured on the 4th inst. while
at work in the Lehigh Valley Company's
yards at Jersey City. He was taken to
st. Francis Hospital, in that city, where
the right hand was amputated at the
wrist. Mrs. Hugh Malloy, his sister,
visited him this week, and he is now
recovering rapidly.
The business establishment of F. P.
Malloy, on Front Street, managed by
M. j. Moran, has been sold to T. J.
Malloy. Mr. Moran will still remain in
charge while the retiring proprietor will
give his whole attention to the business
of the new firm of Malloy & McGettrick
who have opened dry goods and gro
Gerry store in McGroarty's building, Five
Points.
"A rumor was let loose at Hazeton
yesterday that cyclone struck Freeland
and killed six men. 1t is true that a
nice little shower paid the town visit
between l and 2 o'clock, but nothing
worse than pair of big-lunged tinkers
struck the place this week Freeland
can't afford to have six men killed out
right. They are all needed at the Sum
day base ball games.