Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1892-08-01
UPPER LEHlGH NOTES.

The Tarriers held their regular meet
ing, on Saturday evening, and, as usual
had an interesting time. The Crane
Iarrier, after depositing his "cud" or
the window sill for future use, called the
meeting to order. The secretary being
absent the Jigger was called upon to per.
form that officers duty. When he arose
the fact was revealed that he had collid.
ed with somebody since the last meet
ing, as his face hadn't its usual color,
especially around the eyes. The chaii
asked him to explain for the benefit OF
the club, which he did by saying that
while on his way from Freeland he
stopped to rest at Paddy Wards, where
he fell asleep.
The flies took advantage of his weari-
ness and held a picnic ON his face. They
had different views of the tariff cues
ton, and in their eagerness to fight
several horse-hies kicked his face. The
explanation was satisfactory and an or
der for $3.18 was drawn to purchase a
base ball mask to protect him on all
future trips to Freeland. He began to
call the roll, but broke down several
times, the Grand Tarrier finishing it.
The roll-call showed all the members
present but one, and it was reported
that he had gone into the barber busi-
ness on the charity plan. The Grand
Tarrier, upon hearing this charge, put
on his ultra-dignified air, and ordered
the offender to be brought before him.
The doorkeeper went, but returned soon
with the information that he could not
be found. Further action on the case
was postponed until some future date,
but If the barber appears at meeting
hnfnrn a nd
office he will surely be Streatorized and
should prepare himself by leaving an
order at the blacksmith shop for a pair
of cast-iron thumbs.
A communication was read requesting
the Tarriers to organize branch at No.
=, to be known as the Stocks. 1t was
laid on the table. The Blizzard made
motion to sever all connection with the
Goslln Club of Freeland, claiming that
several OF its members were making too
many wednesday evening visits to this
town. The motion was ruled out of
order, but the Sage insisted on having
his say on the subject. He claimed the
visitors should be welcomed, as he has
four manageable daughters, and he
thought that if our own young men
won't do something soon we will have
to ask for the aid of the Goslin Club.
The members were in a melancholy
mood all evening. and after appointing
committee to investigate the Home-
stead trouble and congratulate Manager
Frick upon his unfortunate escape, they
adjourned to meet on Saturday evening,
when nominations for Grand Tarrier
will be made.
Fred Lesser, of Silver Brook, spent
Sunday with his mother here.
Miss Mamie McHugh, of Audenried,
is among the visitors here this week.
Boyd Campbell, dispatcher at No. 5,
was caught between two mine cars on
Saturday and had his knee badly hurt.
S. S. Hover made business trip to
Shamokin last week.
Miss Sallie Duffy, who has been in
Philadelphia, returned for visit to her
parents.
Some of the boys are not content with
the sights that may be seen here and in
Freeland. They now make an OCCASION
al visit to Drums for a change.
Will Bretrem, of Silver Brook, is visit
ing his parents here for few days.
D: ]. Boyle was on the sick list last
week. He is around again.
inns CIV 10 eiiC DiSeSL Ill JDlS UOWn IOr
what is considered boy.
The warm weather of last week is the
sole subject discussed here at present.
One man says when he digs his potatoes,
that it will be no surprise to him if he
finds them cooked and ready for use.
The base ball club of this place is run
on the slow plan and if the management
was shaken up we might see more games.
The Reading combine seems to have
but little effect, or control of the hand
ling of coal from this place. Work is
nearly as steady here as it ever was,
although since the two weeks pay ceased
we are not content. Steady work, with
a fair chance to eat the earnings out of
the company store before pay day comes.
is about all the benefit that is derived
from it.
The strangest thing in politics is the
stiffness which always prevails Just
before the battle. For the delegate
election we know that there are at least
four men selected, for as many different
candidates, to enter the race when the
time arrives. With pencil and note
book each have been quietly figuring
the number of supporters they are likely
to have, but the indications are that the
Freeland candidate will be the winning
man, notwithstanding the fact that some
of the Democratic bosses prefer the
HaZleton candidate