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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-09-13
Water That Needs Washing.

The dirty and impure water furnished
to the people of Wilkes-Barre has long
been the cause of complaint and now it
is probable that the county seat may lose
one of its best industries owing to it.
Manager Atkin, of the Wyoming Valley
lace mill, one of the most important in
dustries in the city, says that if the
quality of the water furnished his mill
does not improve it will be necessary to
seek another location. Only a short
time ago 81 800 order had to be can
celled because the bad water had injured
the fabric, while it became necessary to
grant rebate on another large order
for the same reason.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-09-13
A POISONED WELL.
A Number of Lattimer People Drank
Water Said to Contain Paris Green.


Water Said to Contain Paris Green.
What appears to have been a delib-
crate attempt to poison we'll used by
the people of No. Lattimer, was dis
covered yesterday and is now being in
vestigated by the coal and iron police,
says the Plain Speaker this morning.
The extreme scarcity of water has
placed that commodity at premium in
the vicinity of Lattimer. Recourse was
then had to WELL the water of which
was used by almost every one in the
village for domestic purposes.
The using of this we'll has on several
occasions given rise to disputes and bad
blood was aroused. 1t is thought that
some one who had been worsted in a
dispute over the right to draw water
from the well had resorted to this
method to get square.
Discoveries made by the officers point
very strongly to the parties who are
guilty and evidence has been found to
prove that the paris green, with which
the well had been poisoned, was prepar-
ed there. The poison was carried to the
well in a can. A considerable portion
of it was spilled on the way and a trail
was plainly marked out.
Enough paris green was found in the
water taken from the well to poison the
entire community. Two women who
used small quantities of the water before
the presence of the paris green was dis
covered are suffering from the effects of
the poison.
The affair has created great excite
ment in the village. A searching inves-
tigation will be made pending which the
well has been closed. 1t is expected
that several arrests will be made shortly.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-09-13
UPPER lEHlGH NOTES.

Friedrich Sheaman, an old resident of
this place, died at his home in Butler
valley at O'Clock ON Monday morning,
OF asthma, after prolonged illness.
Mr.. Sheaman had been an employe of
this company for many years as SUPER
intendent of the live stock and care
taker of the company stable, and was
highly respected in this community.
On account of failing health, about two
years ago, he purchased the Krommes
farm in Butler valley and up to the
time of his death had led retired life.
He was about seventy years of age and
leaves a wife and grown up family.
The funeral took place yesterday, and
interment was made at Hughesville
cemetery.
Preparations are being made to work
the No. 5 stripping on more extensive
scale than formerly. The contractors
have placed another shovel and other
machinery on the ground.
Several of our young people attended
the 1.-The Rising Generation" at the
Hazleton opera house last evening,
Rumor has it that the town is to see
an old-time wedding next week.
The collieries still continue to work
steady.
The tramps who spend every winter
at the water tank have been here in
specting their quarters.
Everybody is looking forward to Sat-
urday with great expectations. Rumor
has it that Paymaster Price will inter-
view the employees that day.
John Leisenring, who was about to
commence his political canvass for cou-
gresham, received the sad intelligence
on Monday that his brother, E. B.
Leisenring, was lying seriously i'll in
Germany, where he had gone for his
health. With that sympathetic spirit
for which Mr.. Leisenring is so noted,
he Immediately pushed his political as
pirations aside and left here on Tues
day for the bedside of his sick brother.
Both gentlemen have the sympathy of
this community and the recovery of Mr..
Leisenring and safe return of both is
sincerely wished for.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-09-13
Pastoral Association Meeting.

The Lutheran Pastoral Association of
the Upper Lehigh Valley met on Mon.
day at the residence of Rev. W. H.
Strauss, Lehighton. At 10 a. m. the
president, Rev. E. A. Bauer, called the
meeting to order and it was opened with
prayer by Rev. Blum, of Summit Hill.
The minutes of the former meeting were
read and approved. The following
members were present: Revs. Bauer,
Strauss, Keeder and Longacker, of Le-
highton; Rev. Blum, of Summit Hill;
Rev. Lindenstruth, of Mauch Chunk;
Revs. Schlenker and Raush, of Halle
ton; Revs. Kuntz, Hauser and Schmidt,
of Freeland; Rev. Bruening, Phi. D., of
White Haven; and Revs. Schaeffer and
Seneker, of Wilkes-Barre.
The first business, "Homeletics, by
Revs. Bruening and Blum, brought out
lines of sermons on psalms 145, verses
10 and l6. They had studied the text
well and were therefore prepared. The
verses were fully discussed and agreed
upon. Greek was then taken up. The
tenth chapter of St. John was read and
verse by verse exegetically discussed.
By this time the hour of 1890 had set in,
and the association adjourned until 2.30
p. m. They were called into the
dinning room and partook of a first-class
dinner prepared by the esteemed wife of
Rev. Straus.
At 2.30 p. m. the association was
called to order again for the afternoon
session. First, some routine business
was disposed Of, then the Rev. Schlenker
brought very well prepared paper on
"Demonology." After the reading of
the paper, it was thoroughly discussed.
Rev. Keeder presented good paper on
Benevolent Objects" Rev. Seneker,
of Wilkes-Barre, had perfectly finish
ed paper on the relation of pulpit
Topics for the Present Day."
By this time the hour for adjourn
ment had come and the association
adjourned to meet again October 90 at
Weissport. S.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-09-13
PERSONALITIES.

George G. Schaub is undergoing treat
ment at the Jefferson hospital. Phila-
delphia, for his arm, which was in
jured some time ago.
Hugh ODonnell, the leader of the
famous strike at Homestead in 1892
spent yesterday here with his friend
Francis Brennan.
Mrs. Jacob Snitzer, of BROOKLYN. N
Y, is visiting her brother, AL. Geoppert
on Walnut street.
Peter Timony returned on Monday
evening from his visit to Ireland.
Roger McNelis will leave on Monday
for Norristown, where he will represent
the Freeland Citizens Hose Company
in the state convention of the Volunteer
Firemens Association.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-09-13
Catarrh Cannot be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as thew
cannot reach the seat of the disease.
Catarrh is blood or constitutional
disease, and in order to cure it YOU must
take internal remedies. Hall's Catarrh
Cure is taken internally, and acts direct
ly on the blood and mucous surfaces.
Halls Catarrh Cure is not ouack
medicine. 1t was prescribed by one of
the best physicians in this country for
years, and is regular prescription. 1t
is composed of the best tonics known.
combined with the best blood purifiers,
acting directly on the mucous surfaces.
The perfect combination of the two in
gradients is what produces such wonder
full results in curing catarrh. Send for
testimonials, free.
F. j, CHENEY & CO., Props Toledo, 0.
Sold by druggists, price Zoe.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-09-13
E. B. Leisenring Ill in Germany.

Edward B. Leisenring, of Mauch
Chunk, the well-known president of the
Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company,
is lying dangerously i'll at Hamburg,
Germany. Mr.. Leisenring is the only
brother of John Leisenring, of Upper
Lehigh, the Republican congressional
candidate in this district. Cabegrams
received by his family and friends this
week indicate that his condition is pre-
carious and the family is much alarmed.
The ailment is said to be angina pectoris.
or neuralgia of the heart. The gentle
man, in company with Daniel Thomas,
of Catasauaua, and George II. Myers,
of Bethlehem, started on August 90 for
the continent, expecting to restore his
health at the famous springs at HON.
burg. Upon landing at Hamburg, how
ever, the party was deferred from going
further by reason of Mr.. Lesenring's
change for the worse.
John Leisenring, his brother, DR..
John S. Vent, brother-in-law, and
Mrs. E. B. Leisenring, his wife, sailed
yesterday from New York to attend to
him. They will leave nothing undone
to bring about his complete recovery, if
such is possible.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-09-13
Home Comfort Ranges.
People using the Home Comfort st
ranges sneak as follows.

People using the Home Comfort steel
ranges speak as follows:
Freeand, September 8, 1894.
We have Home Comfort steel range
that we purchased from the company's
salesman last month. 1t has proved
itself comfort. We have had it in use
about three weeks and tested it quite
thoroughly. For roasting. baking and
boiling, in fact any kind of cooking, it
cannot be excelled. We therefore cheer
fully recommend it to anyone wishing a
fine range. 1t takes about half as much
fuel as our cast range did to give the
same amount of heat.
Mr. and Mrs. VIM. Sheaman.
Built by the Wrought Iron Range
Company, st, Louis, Mo.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-09-13
Discharged for Attending a Picnic.

The employees of the Susquehanna
Coal Company at Nanticoke are much
excited over the action of the company
in discharging a large number of miners
who attended the picnic of the Primitive
NJ, L. Church last Saturday. Superin-
tendent Morgan says the men were dis
charged as an example to others. The
company has suffered financially by
reason of the failure of large numbers of
men to report for work on picnic DAYS.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-09-13

The Luzerne County Sportsman's Club
has spent about 5000 in stocking the
woods of Luzerne county with the
Chinese-English pheasant. The club
was compelled to put the birds out just
before the beginning of the cunning sea-
son, and now especially asks that all
gunners refrain from shooting them this
season until they have had time to null
tiply. They are easy to distinguish
by the length Of their tail.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-09-13
Another Fatal Explosion.

On Tuesday afternoon terrible ex-
plosion of gas occurred at the Centralia
colliery operated by L. A. Riley & Co.
George Electra was instantly killed,
James Fergarty was fatally injured and
John Cook was seriously burned. Two
Hungarian laborers whose names could
not be learned were also injured. The
gas was ignited by Electra S naked lamp.
His body was frightfully mangled and
burned. Fergarty was thrown dis
tance of thirty feet along the gangway,
and was injured internally. The dam
age to the mine was slight.
1t was at first thought that several
miners were closed in, but they had
escaped through an air course.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-09-13
FROM CORRESPONDENTS.
LETTERS THAT MAY CONTAIN BITS
OF NEWS FOR EACH READER.

A Short, Readable Summary of All the
Interesting Happenings in Upper Le-
high and Highland for the Past Week
From Reliable Correspondents.
Regular correspondence from the sur
rounding towns and communications
upon local or general subjects are solicit
ed by the TRIBUNE. The name of the
writer must accompany all letters or
items sent to this Office for publication.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-09-13
PLEASURE CALENDAR.

September l5-Picnic of the Young
Men of Sandy Valley, at Sandy Valley
Grove.
September l5.-Picnic of Hustler ball
club, at Drifton park.
September 2l-Third annual ball of
Division 10, A. 0. H., at Freeland
opera house. Admission, so cents.
October 10.-Seventh annual ball of
Young Mems I. A. B. Society, at Free
land opera house. Admission, so cents.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-09-13

Farmer Tibbets-Hang that COW!
always have to club her fore l can
make her stand still.
Little Nephew from the city)-Is
that the one that gives the whipped
cream?-Chicago Tribune.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-09-13

Mother entering parlor suddenly as
the lovers turn up the light)-Ethel,
you were sitting entirely too close to
Mr.. Getthere when entered.
Ethel = Mother, you know well
enough how afraid am in the darkl-
Puck.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-09-13
DEATHS.

sAcHs.-At Freeland, September IL,
Daniel NJ, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Adam
Sachs, aged year, months and II
days. Interment at 2.30 o'clock this
afternoon at Freeland cemetery.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-09-13

Joseph Birkbeck to William H. Butz,
property in Freeland, for $3.50.
Freeland Water Company to Callie V.
Laubach, property in Freeland, for $1l5.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-09-13

G. F. Haganey has been appointed
sales agent of this locality for Wana-
maker d Brown, Philadelphia. Samples
OF suitings, overcoats, etc, can be seen
at his residence, Centre street, near
south. Prices are now at the lowest
figures for which clothing can be made.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-09-13
Cheapest carpets in town, McDonald's s

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she clung to Castoria.
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-09-13

j. G. Berner has carload of pears.
They are beauties. Wait for him.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-09-13

j. G. Berner sold 4S6 baskets of
peaches last week; another carload here
now. Wait for him,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-09-13
THE PASSING SHOW.

sam Boyd in the Wilkes Barre Newsdeaer.
A representative man from the fourth
district, who is doing jury duty this
week, is Ben. F. Davis of Freeland.
Mr.. Davis is one of the substantial men
OF Freeland, at which place he is engag-
ed in merchandising, is stalwart Re-
publican in politics and is a very active
and busy man. On all matters of prog
ress and advancement that appear to
be OF benefit or advantage to that bor-
ough Mr.. Davis takes prominent in
terest and aids it so far as he can with
his means and his influence. In stand
ing up and maintaining the interests of
his home town Mr.. Davis shows that
business judgment and sagacity that is
always allied to man who has carved
out success by his own efforts and skill.
such men do not wait for opportunities
to come to them, they strike out and
make them, no matter what obstacles
beset their way. A dozen of such men
in town are worth more to its progress
than an army of the kind that fears to
put their ventures out, and Freeland is
to be complimented in the possession of
a go-ahead enterprising citizen of his
kind.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-09-13

See McDonald's 75c lace curtains.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-09-13

Michael Zemany, of Freeland, pre-
sents picture that carries you back to
Poland's earlier struggles, triumphs and
defeats. He is good representative of
the Slavish race, is well educated and is
prosperous man, having large interests
in Freeland and vicinity. He is a man
of weighty influence with his country
men, and is in much demand by both
sides when an active campaign is in
progress,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-09-13

Go to McDonald's for 10c ladies' vests.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-09-13

See McDonald's $2.OS chenille curtains.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-02-15
COUNTY ssUBLDuN0.
Tr~A~e>.

12- Mcigs Wait to Elizabeth
Hauck. lot 3. block 10. Wait 4 Walk
er's First add. Reynolds, 800.
William ID. Webster to William II.
Frcek. lots 3 and s, block ?, Old
Town of Cordova, $7J.
John Ohlweiler to John CruSauph.
lot IS. block s, lot ., block 6, lot 8,
block 2. lots 2 and 10. block /. Co
lumbia park. Rock Island, SI,666.
Ferd Van Wcnterghem to Ed
Coryn. part lots 5 and 6. block 8. At
kinson's First add. Moline. 81. 900.
Ed Coryn to $. Van Wonterghem,
part lots D and 6. block 3. Atkinson's
First add, Moline. $1,000.
William II. Stockham to Frederick
A. Cody and Lyman Il. Lawson, e.
lots q, 20. =. 1880.
Probate.
13-Estatc of Howard Wells. Petit
tion for sale of real estate. Proof of
service. +. +. Parmentcr appointed
guardian al Item for minor defend
ant. Answer fled. Consent of widow
for sale of dover and homestead
rights. Bond fled and approved.
Hearing and order of sale.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-02-15
COAL. VALLEY.

Coal VALLEY. Feb. 1I.-Gcor@e
McCandless. of Eural, was here today.
Fred Gregg is all smiles. 1t is a
lO-pound boy.
There will be a play by an amateur
troupe on Saturday evening.
Hugh Martins family has been
sick. but are better at present.
John Walkers infant child died
last week. 1t was about eight DAYS
old.
There has been general vaccina
ton among the children of tho
schools.
The coiored MINISTRIES from Rock
Island performed on Saturday even.
ing. They took well with the audi.
ence.
The storm did not do any particu.
lar damage. only the roads have been
blocked with the snow, but they ar,
now open.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-02-15

roRr BYRON.

fO8T RY9ON.
PORr BYRON, Feb. 14.-Plcnty Of
snow. but very poor sleighing.
Ice packing is all done here.
The meetings at the NJ. f. church
still continue this week.
+. NJ. Rogers has been quite sick.
but is able to be about again.
Ex-Supervisor f. n. HOLSTER has
been very sick for some time, but we
are glad to hear that he is improv-
ing.
Some Of LeClaire's citizens are en-
loying the ice bridge by displaying
their high stepping roadsters on this
side of the river.
We hear much in praise of the
thorough work being done in the
academy this year. Prof. Conner
seems to be the right man in the
right place.
W. II. Dcvorc has so far recovered
from his recent illness that he is able
to travelas far as Chicago. He de-
parted for that place on Saturday
morning. accompanied by Mrs. De-
wore.
While A. II. Wendt was unloading
some goods at his store last evening,
his team was startled and jumped,
throwing MIR. Wendt cut of the sleigh
without the reins. Finding them
selves at liberty. the team soon dis
appeared OVER the hill toward Hills
dale. In front of Henry Necker's
place they collided with a hitrh;ng
post. and left the sleigh. They were
caught soon after, and hitched to
the sleigh and driven back to town,
none the worse for their little excur-
sion.
On Tuesday evening the members
of the Congregational church and
society to the number of 1875 assem-
bled mt the residence of Mr.. and Mrs.
A. A. DIN TO enjoy social evening.
The prime object Of the gathering
was to become better acquainted with
those who have recently commenced
the Christian work. Light refresh
ments were served. and the evening
quickly passed in social conversation
and singing. During the evening
John Zoilinger, in behalf of those
who have recently entered the ser
vice Of Christ. presented the pastor,
Rev. Il. W. Ncwlands. with an ele-
CANT book case and writing desk
For once the pastors ready wit
seemed To have deserted him. He
was completely taken by surprise.
hut soon recovered himself and ex-
pressed his thanks and appreciation
of the spirit which rendered TIE gift.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-02-15
MARKETS BY TELEGRAPH.


New York Financial.
New YORK, Feb Il
Nc .ey on call easy. offered at I per
cent. Prime mercantile paper 3tsG5x per
cent Sterling exchange firm, with actual
business in bankers bids at lSsSlaS.k for
demand and is504so14 for sixty days:
posted rates 4s604SS Commercial bills 4Sl
G4s&ls.
Silver certificates. OH aGil;c: no sales; bar
silver CSC Mexican dollars, .6s.
United States bonds, as regular, 1884,; do
IS coupons. Iljl.; do rs a5; Pacific IS OF 95.
IT,: bid.
New York Grain and Produce.
NEW YORK. Feb "a
Wheat-March. Gs34 sacic: May. ssisaGl:sc:
July, 81 lilo aG.3sc: December .lsi0.ac Rye
Nominal. CONCEPTIONS No. =, fairly active
and stronger with wheat: March 4:hc; May,
4s6isI4c: July, 1880 1886. Oats No. quiet
but stronger; Nay. J4i;c; track white state
3.a iilac: track white western 3.64llec Pork
STEADY; new mess. Sl3.,a ll...5 family, Sl5GO:
short Gear Sl4 50ll65a. Lard-Steady; prime
western steam. $..sj nominal.
Chicago Lave Stock.
CHICAGO. Feb. L.
Live St"ck-The prices at the Union Stock
yards today RANGED follows: Cat
tle-Estimated receipts for the day, 1900;
quality Only fair: market Inodera. ivelyly ac-
tive and feeling easy: prices 5a,l0c DIVER;
quotations ranged at 5000 "a choice to extra
Ia. s3.2tc,3 VI fir to good. saSAil:s.2j common
to medium ditto. S2..ja32I butchers steers
S2.;a@,3.iO stcckers. S3.'0 $3.50 lie ders, 81 3oG
80 cows, .s:Gtly;i.D heifeis. Sl.DQ3.50 bulls
300 36j Texas steers, and s:.aLr6.OJ veal
calves.
Hoss-E timatcd receipts Tor the day, q COO:
lest over about 90. market only mode ely
active on packing and Shit p ing account; feel
ing weak an prices lJli..uc lower. sales ranged
at Si.t5G5.ab Pigs, S5.0s.ta.30 light, S4s5ce5 10
rough packing, S505a 5.:5 mixed and S5u51
a3, heavy packing and shil ping lots.
sheep and Lambs-Recepts for the day
l3,Vt quality :air: market moderately &C i've
| and prices steady: pricas ranged at Saa.25s -
westei ms. sl..5a2..5 Texans Sl.G0 "a 90 natives
and S...55Gt 40 la;nis.
Chicago Grain and Produce.
CHICAGO Feb. IA.
Following were tine quotation, on the
Board Of trade today: Whcat-Cebruary
opened 56ssc, closed 5s,c: May. opened 59Tsc.
closed 6G.c: July, ol,eiici 1 &c. closed Gl.sc.
Corn-tcbruary, opened 3i3sc, closed sac; May,
opened 36i4c, closed o.1sc. July. opensd 3.ss.,
closed :i.3sc. Oajs-t ebruary, opened C
closed sc; May, opened :=l,.c, closed a9,4c;
July oicned @.esc, CLOSED -.ssc. Iork-FcDru.
AIRY. opened -. cl,scd sIl.g.ys: May, opened
sll9t. closed Si2.O.ts. l.lrd-Fehruary or-
ened s, closed So.
Produce: Butt sr-Fancy separator, a4is1t
&c per 10; fancy dairy, - g..c: packin. stock,
loleGilc. Eggs-Frc,h STOCK ljc pc. doz.
Drts ed Poultry Chickens Slsfoac per In:
turkeys sl.Qeac: ducks SislDc geese, Ease.
Fotatoes-Burhanks, 81 Isle per bu: Hehrons.
'oG5.c: Early Eos., iS.o5lc. mixed lots, II o:.0c
sweet Potatoes limos, Si.J1,g39J per b5l;
Apples Good 500 MIA per bbl. Cranbsrries
Jersey. Si.5Ds550 rc- Dbl Honey-Whi.e
clover. lib SECTIONS, i!c, broken comb, l0aslac;
Gark comb, sooi condition, &C. strained Cali.
:or;i.,, d. y PC per ia,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-02-15
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