Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1891-07-23
BRIEF ITEMS.
-Nimble politicians are making their
nnual tour through the county.

-Nimble politicians are making their
annual tour through the county.
Contractors are busy preparing esti-
mates for several new buildings to be
erected in town.
Grand picnic of the Freeland Base
Ball Association at the Firemen's Park
next Saturday evening
The Republicans of this district will
meet at Hazleton next Tuesday to elect
delegates to the State Convention.
Prof. Mayberry has charge of the
Slavonian Young Mems Band, teaching
its members the mysteries of music.
Geo. Ringler & Co.'S. celebrated New
York beer is always on tap at the res
taurant of Daniel J Ferry, Centre and
South Streets.
The anarchistic spirit is spreading to
the slate regions, where the operators
refuse to pay any attention to the semi
monthly pay law.
The picnic of the Young Men of
Drifton was postponed last Saturday on
account of the weather. 1t will be
held Saturday, August 80.
The Slavonian Young Mems Band
will hold ball at the Opera House on
Saturday, August /, beginning at p.
M. Admission, 25 cents.
Don't wait for better offers. w. j..
Getz, the jeweler, has the greatest bar
gains for the balance of this month. 1t
will pay you to get his prices.
Michael j. Sergeant, who taught
the Woodside school last term, died at
Stockton on Thursday He was bright
young man and well thought of in this
vicinity,
"A large number is expected to ac-
company the Freeland firemen on their
fourth annual excursion to Glen Onoko,
Saturday, August 10. Fare, so cents;
children, so cents.
The Kickapoo Indian Medicine Com
pany left town to-day for West Hazleton
DR.. Galletti and his associates held it
down here for five weeks, and report
having done very large business.
The Freeland Water Company re-
quests its patrons to avoid wasting water
during the summer season. The COM
pany is making extensive improvements
to increase the supply, which at present
is limited.
Services will be held in Donops Hall
next Sunday by the Welsh Baptist con-
gregation as follows: Sunday school at
1870 A. NJ, preaching at and also at
, P. NJ, in the Welsh language, by Rev.
II. G. Williams, of Ashland.
Bicycling is becoming more popular
here every day. Three fine machines
arrived at Birkbeck's yesterday for par
ties in town and several more are com
ing. Bicycles ordered at Birkbeck's can
be had cheaper than city prices.
The Reading, Central and Pennsyl-
vania Railroads are considering a move
ment to abolish mileage books. All pas
sengers will be carried at a uniform rate
of two cents mile, instead of discrimin-
ating in favor of the mileage book man.
The rain of Saturday interfered very
much with the demonstration arranged
by the Greek Catholic Society. With
the st. Patrick's Cornet Band short
parade was made and the remainder of
the ceremonies took place at the church.
Local Assembly 1856 netted hand
some sum as result of its picnic Friday
evening. 1t was well patronized and
the sport continued for many hours.
The assembly extends its thanks to the
public and the st. Patrick's Cornet
Band.
"A delegation of the White Haven
Odd Fellows Relief Association was in
town on Saturday, making arrangements
for their annual excursion to Mountain
Park via G. r. r. of N. ]. on August %.
This organization believes in liberal
use of the printers ink and will make
the affair big success.
An effort is being made to start
another band in town. The organiza-
ton is to be known as the Citizens Band,
and will be under the direction of Prof.
Robert STEINER. A meeting has been
held and over twenty names secured.
The instruments of the late Knights of
the Golden Eagle Band will be used for
time