Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1891-04-09
BRIEF ITEMS.


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j. C. Berner has the latest novelties
in ladies' spring coats. Call and see.
ID. J. Kennedy of Centre street, is
suffering from an attack of rheumatism.
j. H. Amend has changed his place
of business to the corner of Main and
Centre Streets.
Jacob Powell, for number of years
employed as coal shipper at Upper Le-
high has resigned his position.
William Hess, of Butler Valley, has
taken charge of the butcher business,
formerly owned by his brother.
Chief Burgess Powell was confined
to his bed few days last week. He is
now able to attend to his duties.
ames Collins, Jr., who has been
employed in and around Philadelphia
for some time past, is home on visit.
The joint Assemblies of the X. of L.,
of Freeand, will hold grand ball at
Yannes' Opera House on May l, 1891.
Jacob Dinkelacker has purchased
the foundry of j. W. Hunter, at Conyng-
ham, and will run it to its full capacity.
The Hungarian that was injured at
Upper Lehigh, some time ago, by being
struck with crane handle, died Tues
day evening.
Rev F. P. McNally was called to
Philadelphia on Monday. to attend the
burial of his father who died there on
Saturday evening last.
Out of gang of about fifty foreign
laborers working on the new railroad
scarcely one could be found that knew
anything about using giant powder.
John Kennedy, resident of Upper
Lehigh for a number of years, has left
that place and will seek new home at
the Green Mountain, near Tomhcken.
Mike Metiker resident of Ridge St.
who is employed as aborer at No.
Upper Lehigh, was severely injured at
that place on Tuesday evening, by a fall
of coal.
The young men of Drifton shops
have issued invitations to their numer-
GUS friends, to attend grand ball to be
held by them on the 18th, at the Opera
House.
VIM. Eherts has erected new avn
ing in front of his place of husines in place
of the old one that was broken down by
the snow few weeks ago. John Nj.
Cunnius done the work.
Joseph F. Gallagher, student of
the Jefferson Medical College of Phila
delphia, will continue his studies the
coming summer under the direction of DR..
H. NJ. Neale, of Upper Lehigh.
The gold watch that was contested
Co. h,, lol in,
with the fair that was held at st. AIMS
Church during the holidays, was won by
Miss Annie O'Donnell, of Drifton.
DIR. w. V. Nichols, who, for the
past week, was confined to his bed, has
improved sufficiently as to be able to
leave for his home in New Jersey. He
left on Tuesday for few weeks rest.
A ball will be held at the Odd
Fellows Hall, Drifton, Thursday even
ing, the 23d inst, under the auspices of
the Fear Nots' Athletic Association.
Tickets are placed at twenty-five cents.
j. C. Berner has just received 25
cases of corned beef. 2ib cans 20 cents.
The fishing season commences on
the 18th inst. If you intend to do any
fishing this season, don't forget to visit
the Brick store and supply yourself with
all the latest appliances for this kind of
sport.
How many of our people in town
are going to observe Arbor Day, by plant
ing few trees around their residences?
If not tomorrow prepare for the lst of
May, both days being set apart for the
convenience of the public.
Notices have been served on about
fifty property owners in the borough to
pave and curb their sidewalks. Our
street commissioner and council means
business this time. 1t will be well for
those receiving such notice to attend to
the work at once. 1t might save costs.
The report of the Auditors of Foster
Township will appear in the TRIBUNE
next week. The report will be looked
for by the people of the township and
will show that great care was exercised
in its making up. The report is a lengthy
one and covers the ground pretty
thoroughly.
Rev S. S. Jones, of Upper Lehigh,
will preach at Slatington next Sunday.
This will he his last Sunday in this
country, as he sails for his native home
(NOrth WaleS) on tne lStn inst. rare
well reception will he rendered him by
his friends at Woodside school house
next Wednesday evening.
Marriage licenses were granted this
week to Hugh McGeehan, of Freeland,
and Mary Bonner, of Highland;. Albert
Liwosz and Catharine Novacka both of
Eckley; George Wagner, of Drifton, to
Sallie Kitchen. of White Haven; David
Thomas, of Upper Lehigh, to Ellen
Jones, of South Heberton.
Mr.. Hugh Malloy is Offering some
decided bargains to his customers this
week in the line of boots, shoes, ladies
and gents underwear He has also a
fine assortment of boys and youths
clothing, which are offered at great bar
gains. To all who purchase 81 90 worth,
he gives dictionary free Call and see
his new stock. Corner of Centre and
Walnut Streets.
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