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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-12-20
DEPIERRO BROS.
CAFE.

DePierro Bros cafe, corner of
Centre and Front streets, is the
place where a meal or lunch can
be obtained at any time of day or
evening. Everything about the
establishment is of the finest order
and the food supplied here is set
before you in an appetizing style.
Oysters are furnished in any desir-
ed manner, and none but the best
to be had in the market is handled.
The bar is stocked with the finest
of domestic and imported liquors,
and every known drink may be had
at regular prices. The pool room
contains one of the finest tables in
town and there the best shooters
OF the region can be seen.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-12-20
JAMES J. SWEENEY.
GENTS FURNISHINGS AND HATS.

In brief space of time this gen
tleman has established a trade in
hats and gents furnishings which
is second to none in town His
hobby is first class goods and low
prices, and this ecCentricity finds
no objection from the buying pub
lie. Instead, it has made him
many warm friends and patrons,
and according as the wearing quail
ties of his goods become known
the greater becomes his circle of
friends. He is agent for the cele-
brated Black Diamond hat, which
is undoubtedly the most stylish
and best piece of headgear sold in
Freeland. His line of shirts, un-
derwear, collars, cuffs, incidentals,
etc, is complete in every respect
and of superior quality of material.
For the holidays he has an inn
mense stock of neckwear, in which
the latest styles, prettiest designs
and finest qualities are the leading
features. Centre street, near Main.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-12-20

DANIEL GILL.

DRY GOODS, DRESS GOODS, FANCY GOODS.
ellis store has become head
quarters for the ladies who wish to
keep up with the ever-changing
styles of the goods they wear.
Having spent nearly lifetime in
this business, Mr.. and Mrs. Gill
can lay claim to an experience in
buying and selling dry goods, dress
goods, ribbons, laces, millinery
goods, fancy novelties, etc, which
few can equal. They personally
select their stock at the wholesale
and manufacturing marts, thereby
buying only the best, the latest
and the most salable goods. Their
stock is surprisingly large, and
embraces, besides the articles above
mentioned, silk muffiers, handker-
chiefs, shawls, blankets, coats and
cloaks, children's clothes and ladies
furnishings. For the holidays a
pretty line of fancy toys, children's
books, Christmas tree trimmings
and fancy articles of all kinds is
carried in stock.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-12-20
JOSEPH BTRKBECK.
HARDWARE AND STOVES.

The original Birkbeck hardware
store was established June 10, 1850,
by Joseph Birkbeck. He is now
located at IS Centre street, next to
the Central hotel, where he has a
complete line of hardware and hard
ware novelties, silverware, fancy
lamps, skates and household goods
of all kinds. He is sole agent in
Freeland for the renowned Othello
range and carries a full line of
heaters and stoves. Paints and
oils of all kinds. Joe claims to sell
his goods cheaper than any other
house in town. A few of his prices
are: Wall paper, &C per double
roll; wash boilers, 45c each; Potts
sad-irons, Csc per set; five gallons
of best kerosene, with safety-can
included, sI.45. Sanitary plumb
ing, roofing, steam and hot water
heating done at short notice.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-12-20
MRS. J. MATHERS.
AND LADIES' GOODS.

Mrs. Mathers, who is always
among the leaders in millinery
goods, has a beautiful and attrac-
tive display for this years holiday
season. This house keeps pace
with the fashions and every new
design appearing in the larger cities
is placed upon its counters almost
simultaneously. Mrs. Mathers' long
experience in catering to the rehn-
ed and fashionable of the com
munity makes her services and ad-
vice valuable to both rich and poor.
Her store just now is really worth
visit from every girl and lady who
admires an endless variety of beau
tlful hats, ribbons, laces, flowers,
dainty novelties, ladies' coats, etc.
Among the novelties is an assorted
stock of Christmas cards and hand
painted calendars. AS an orna-
ment for the home no prettier nor
less expensive article can be bought,
price considered, than one of these
handsome calendars.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-12-20
EDWARD MURPHY.
SALOONIST.

No man in Freeland engaged in
the saloon business numbers more
friends than Edward Murphy,
whose popular cafe is at the corner
of Centre and Main streets. A
call at this house will convince you
that few places in town carry as
large a stock of high grade wines,
whisky, brandy, gin, etc. In the
more milder goods the quality is
also the best; none but the finest
and purest beer and porter handled.
Fresh ale is always on tap. Lunches
served on Saturday evenings and
special days. Fine turkey lunch
free next Saturday evening, to which
he extends you a cordial invitation
to participate.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-12-20
M. REFOWICH.
WEAR WELL SHOE HOUSE.

"There's nothing in a name"
runs the sentence written by a
learned sage many years ago,
This was before Nj. Refowich open
ed his Wear Well Shoe House in
Freeland. Today the name and
fame of the Wear Well is a house
hold word for miles around, and
the people who daily come troop
ing into town seeking this estab-
lishment stand ready to testify that
a name, when backed by honest,
upright dealings, means something.
The Wear Well Shoe House is one
of Freeland's most solid business
houses, and its proprietor one of
its most energetic merchants. Mr..
Refowich sells shoes, and shoes
only. Therefore he can and does
make a special study of this one
particular business. He keeps in
close touch with all the latest in
his line, and every new style that
culture and taste demands is on
sale here promptly after its appear
ance in the centres of fashion. He
is we'll prepared to accommodate you
if you desire something special for
the holidays.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-12-20
THE LEADING BUSINESS HOUSES OF FREELAND
HART, THE TAILOR.

Ni'ol men, hAllEh AND fthNlSliEk'
Hart, the English tailor, wishes
a merry Christmas to the hundreds
of friends he has made in Freeland
and vicinity during the short time
he has spent here, This will, in
all probability, be his last Christ
mas with our townspeople, and he
proposes to treat his customers
during the holiday season with
extraordinary good will and gener-
osity. He has endeavored to please
the buyers of ready and custom
made clothes to the best of his
ability since coming here, and if
the expressions of regret at his
going are to be believed the people
are loath to part with him. BY his
straightforward business methods
he has endeared himself to Free
land, but circumstances which he
cannot at present control make it
necessary that the stock be disposed
of and he return to the city. Goods
are being sacrificed at this store
and he invites you to call, this week
especially, and avail yourself of his
great holiday reductions. Orders
for suits and overcoats are still
taken. Refowich's old stand.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-12-20
MRS. r. A. DODSON.
NnwsDEALER AND srArIoNER.

The oldest news, book and sta
tionery store in Freeland is that
conducted by Mrs. r. A. Dodson
on Walnut street. Every news
paper, book, magazine, pamphlet
or work of any kind published can
be supplied at short notice. A full
line of metropolitan dailies always
on hand. Ledgers, pass books,
records and stationery of every
description a speciality. Music
books and fancy articles are also
sold here. Special attention is
called to her brands of ink, fine
pens and excellent note paper and
envelopes. The best quality of
everything at as low prices as any
where in town.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-12-20
JOSEPH D. MY ERS.
cABINEr-MAKER AND UpnoLsrERE


AT ]. D. Myers general repair
shop on Washington street you can
have your furniture repaired and
made look like new for very little
money. Don't throw away a good
chair, table or any such article be-
cause it has met with an accident, but
send it to Mr.. Myers and have it
made better than ever Upholster-
ing in all its branches given prompt
attention and the work warranted.
Carpenter work of any description
and jobbing attended to at very
reasonable rates. Mr.. Myers is
also agent for Kane's school and
church furniture and Kane's cele-
brated gas engines, Prices and
terms sent to any address.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-12-20
CHAS. ORION STROH.

Mr.. Stroh's reputation as an at
torney and counselor at law is stead
lily increasing, and the number of
clients is growing larger and larger
every year. He is noted for care
full work, and legal affairs placed in
his hands are certain to receive the
attention and investigation they
deserve. Prompt service is rem
dered in every instance and tedious
waits and delays are avoided when
ever possible. Mr. Stroh is also
notary public. In addition, he
is the Freeland representative of
several reliable fire insurance com
panies and will issue policies to
protect your stock or your home at
reasonable rates.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-12-20
j. G. BERNER.
GENERAL STORE.

There is very little needed by
the average family that is not con
tanned within the spacious store
rooms of c. Berner, at South
and Washington streets. The
stock includes almost everything,
and every department is filled with
a large and varied assortment of
the best in the market. Groceries,
provisions, boots, shoes, hats, caps,
ladies and gents furnishings,
chinaware, holiday novelties, toys
of every description, silverware,
wall paper, tinware, largest stock
OF furniture in town, finest carpets
in the region, all under one roof at
Berner's. This is the largest store
in Freeland and the holiday buying
just now is at its height. Don't
miss any of the bargains he offers.
Money is saved by patronizing
this big store.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-12-20
CONDY O. BOYLE.

One of the many handsome
saloons in Freeland is Condy O.
Boyle's at 9S Centre street, where
the genial proprietor may be
found behind the bar during busi-
ness hours. Mr., Boyle some years
ago learned the secret of success
in his profession, and by conduct
ing his establishment upon strict
business principles and tolerating
nothing about the place to which
objections could be raised, he has
won the respect of the entire com
munity and is today regarded as
foremost in the ranks of the towns
solid and progressive citizens. In
quality his stock is not excelled by
any in Freeland.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-12-20
II. M. BRESLIN.
FUNERAL DIRECTOR.

In all ages and all climes respect
for the dead has been held sacred,
and in no country more than ours is
this the rule. Therefore when the
services of a funeral director are
required the selection of the man
is not easily done, but those who
engage H. NJ, Breslin invariably
find that his work gives general
satisfaction. Seventeen years eX-
perience in the business in Free
land has made him familiar with
the profession in all its branches.
Embalming performed by the lat
est and best methods. When
wanted he can be found at his Of
fee, corner of Washington and
Luzerne streets.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-12-20
c. d. ROHRBACH.
HARDWAR

A general hardware store in all
that the names implies is conducted
by c. d. Rohrbach on South Cen
tire street. There is nothing in
this business which he cannot fur
nish you from his stock, or he will
fill a special order with the least
possible delay. The store is also
headquarters for the best and most
durable paints, wall paper and tin
and copper ware. His line of
builders supplies comprises every
thing needed by persons engaged
in this business. During bicycle
season Mr.. Rohrback's store is
headquarters for repairs and sup
plies. Wall paper SC up. Skates
25c up.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-12-20
II. CAMPBELL.
GROCERIES, Provisions, DRY GOOD

GHOCEhlkS, fhON lSlOSS, DRY tOoDS.
One of the oldest stores in town
is at the corner of Main and Centre
streets. 1t has grown with the
town year after year, keeping
abreast of the times and ever on
the alert to procure for its patrons
the latest and best groceries, pro-
visions, dry goods, footwear, use
full novelties and all articles which
go to supply the needs of the hun
dreds of families which are regular
dealers at this house. The quality
of what you eat is an important
consideration, and for this reason
the groceries and provisions sold
at Campbell's are selected from
none but reliable wholesalers. Get
your Christmas dainties here.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-12-20
NICHOLAS CAPECE.
CONFECTIONERY, FRUITS, NUTS.

Nicholas Capece's holiday stock
is as complete as any in town. He
is selling fresh and pure confec-
tionery at prices far below other
dealers. Peanuts and hazel nuts,
SC quart. English walnuts, but
ternuts, almonds and other varities
equally low. Immense stock of
Christmas candy, Christmas tree
candles and ornaments, all selling
at low prices. A very large stock
of high grade fruits has just been
received. Imported dates and figs,
nothing like them ever came to
Freeland. Popcorn, the best in
town, very cheap. Holiday buyers
should not pass this store when
looking for goods in the above lines.
Complete stock of good cigars,
tobacco and the prettiest line of
pipes and smokers sets in the re-
gion. Best ink SC bottle.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-12-20
GEORGE MCLAUGHLIN.
ATTORNEY AT LAW.

One Of the latest additions to the
roll of membership of the Luzerne
bar is well-known Freeland young
man, George Mclaughlin, Esq,
whose record as a teacher in our
public schools is most creditable
one and for whom his friends pre-
dict as bright career in his new
profession, Mr., Mclaughlin has
the distinction of being the first
student to graduate direct from a
Freeland office. He is now pre-
pared to undertake legal work of
any description, and his clients
may rest assured that their interests
will be faithfully guarded and
given prompt attention. His Of
flee is in the Birkbeck brick,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-12-20
j. G. BERNER'S
ANNOUNCEMENT of
HOLIDAY GOODS.

Toy Books, &c. loc, IS, 2oc 25c to 75c.
Dolls, SC to 81.
Fancy Baskets, 1Oc to 25c.
Chinaware the loveliest assortment
you ever saw-barrelS full of it.
Perfumery, sc to soc.
Lamps, Cut Glass, etc.
Silverware, Rodgers guaranteed
goods.
Tea Sets, decorated 1915.
Dry Goods and Notions.
Baby's and Children's Coats.
Hats, Caps, Boots and Shoes.
Mems and Boys Gloves and Mitts.
Furniture.
Carpets and Oil Cloths.
Beddings, Feathers, Pillows, etc.
Fancy Rockers for Christmas Presents.
Wall Paper and Stationery
Window Shades.
Stair Buttons.
Stair and Extension Brass Rods.
Boys Suits, few left, only 75c.
Knee Pants, Ice.
Overalls.
Mems and Boys Shirts.
Tinware and Glassware.
A Thousand and One Other Things.
Fresh Eggs, csc dozen.
Butter, l o ID tubs, csc a pound. 1t is
sweet and good property.
Cheese and Lard only the best grades.
Flour, Feed, Hay, Straw, etc.
Have you seen the Silver
ware we are giving away with
baking powder? It's guaran-
teed for ten years. Every
body is talking about it. Step
Ladders and Clothes Horses
also given away Free.
Our store is full of goods.
Customers crowd it all day
long. We are as busy as bees
making people happy. Little
money is needed when you
buy here.
Our Grocery and Provision
Department is moving all the
time. Can scarcely get the
goods out of the boxes and
bundles fast enough.
All goods delivered free.
YOURS TRULY,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-12-20
G.. HORACK.


Among the bakers of town whose
bread, pies, cakes and pastry are
considered exceptionally good is
G.. Horack, whose Wholesale and
retail establishment is located on
Centre street, below South. He
carries large stocks of goods in his
line at all times, and will fill great
orders at short notice. Mr.. Ho-
rack is an experienced baker and
personally supervises the work
done at his establishment He has
also on hand a complete stock of
fine confectionery and candy, and
during the holidays will sell at very
low prices. Special attention given
to parties, balls and orders for
special occasions,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-12-20
IOHN M. CARR.
ATTORNEY AND NOTARY PUBLIC


On the second floor of the Post
Office building John M. Carr, Esq,
will be found when you seek legal
advice or wish to have any business
in the courts promptly transacted.
Mr.. Carrs advancement in his
chosen profession has been rapid
since opening an Office in Freeland,
and he is intrusted with no small
amount of the business of town and
vicinity. Cases which involve
correct Interpretation of the law or
require careful searches of the re-
cords are given special attention.
When a doubt exists upon some
technical point in your business or
affairs, consult Mr.. Carr. Fire in
surance placed
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-12-20
A. OSW AID.
GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS

Promptness and with courtesy
are all orders filled at the store of
A. Oswald. This store is recogniz-
ed as one of the leaders in branch
of business which has many striv-
ing for the trade of the people of
Freeland and surroundings. Mr.,
Oswald is located in his own build
ing at Front and Centre streets,
and pays attention to all parts of
his big business, even to the most
minute details. He has engaged
the services of several able assist
ants and patrons find it pleasure
to select from his stock of groceries,
provisions, dry goods, carpets, etc.
His goods are of high grade and
prices as low as the lowest. The
establishment is conveniently To-
Gated for local or out-of-town pa
irons. Goods delivered free of
charge to any part of the region.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-01-13

Chicago with its usual modesty claims
the distinction of having taken the nrst
stop in the diplomatic negotiations lead
ing to an Anglo-Amerioan Treaty. IL
annears that o meeting was held in that
city scar ago and with the permission
of Secretary of State Clney memorial
was sent. flom Chicago to Queen Vic
toria. The Queens reply was from one
of her private secretaries and was ad-
dressed to DIR. ". G. Gray. editor OF the
Interior. 1t reads:
tsI am instructed to say that Her MA
tessy expresses her appreciation 81 me
courteous and kindly expressions OF the
IF The United States, and to convey her
eypeotation that the relations SO mucn
desired between the two governments
will soon be realized.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-01-13

The New York World publishes an in
teresting statement regarding the sum or
deposits now held in the 65 clearing
houss banks of New York alone. The
Comptroller of the Currency's last report
places the total amount of gold and sill
yer coins and certificates, United States
notes and national baEk notes In circula-
ton in the whole country on October !,
1896 at 81, $50 302, 2S9. The total amount
Of money on deposit in the 6b banks
above mentioned, at the close of business
on Saturday last was S54s. t88, 200-one
tb ird 1.-THE whole sum of money. in circu-
lation in the whole country. 1t should
be noted that this does not include the
cash on hand held by the great savings
banks, trust companies, State banks and
other repositories not members of the
clearing Only twice in fifteen
years has the surplus reserve" held by
New York city banks been as high at
this season as IL was on Saturday-$43.
99l, $50. This surplus represents idle
money which could not be loaned at the
prevailing rate of 2 per cent per annum,
the highest rate for call loans touched
last week. The contrast of last Satur-
day s rates for loans payable on demand
at the different monetary centres Of the
world is worthy of attention.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-01-13
JOHN P. Lowell
ARMS CO.,
aSO-ESS Middle St.
NO = &C :: .
jan2W&snrlntt

Portland, Jan. /, 1897.
Mr.. L. c. Young has this day retired from
the firm of L. G. Young s Co. The liabilities
shiie, to which all bills are payable:
'iHi L. G. YOUNG.
G. F. YORK.
The undersigned will continue the business
of L. C. Young & Co., under the same firm
Thanking patrons for past favors. we hops
tof 'O"'"'''''' c. F. YORK.
NJ Il. AMES.
tanS Civ
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-01-13
Tom watson on Bryan's oratory.
Tom Watson furnishes the folIowil

Tom Watson furnishes the following
criticism of Mr.. Bryan as lecturer:
Without entering into any discussion
of the merits of the Bryan lecture, we
must beg to enter our dissent from the
proposition that oratory as natural gift
submits to the laws of locality or literary
geography, When an orator deyotes his
life to one department. Of speaking ne
may not eminently succeed III others II
he comes to the late. This is because ms
mind may have acquired certain
rieidity, a want of suppleness to bend it
self to different tastes, channels OF
thought, and modes OF expression; but
we cannot think that one who is really
endowed with the gift of Cloquencs
would find himself bereft of it simply be-
cause he stepped from the hastings to the
lecture hall.
A man who succeeded on a great occa-
eion, as Mr.. BRYAN did at Chicago, can
not be denied the glory of oratory. What
the exact measure of that power in him
may be it is perhaps too early to say. Up
to this time he has had wonderful success
with prepared speeches-speeches COM
mitted to memory. In his extempo-
raneous speeches, however, he has not yet
displayed any exceptional powers beyond
those of physical and mental endurance.
He has not yet shown much creative
nower. none of ths undergraduates and
raps inspiration of the improy1sator; nor
has he yet shown that he possesses
These qualities he may have If so, he
will taks his place in the front rank OF
orators withous challenge. He is yet
young, and his mind will perhaps grow
for twenty years yet, and every quality
of oratory of the very highest class may
be developed as his genius expands. II
Mr.. Bryan, however, should eventually
fail to reach supremacy as an orator, he
will owe his failure to the lack OF certain
| qualities which he has net yet dlsplaJ ed
-overmastering passion. the genius oil
spontaneous creation in the heat OF
sneaking. = deep parhos which melts and
| the self-obliyion which makes the audi
enos shink of the subject rather than OF
| the orator.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-01-13

It is to be hoped. there will be large
attendance at tie meeting tonight to
consider and discuss the new city char
ter. Ii there is any thing that citizen
should be interested in it is thes govern
uept OF his own city. The cha rscter Of
that government whether good or bad,
Affects him more vitality than the govern
ment of the state or the nation. He
should therefore be Interested in any
changes proposed in present methods
and should be ready and anxious to give
his opinion in regard to them. This
charter has been prepared simply with
q view to improving the methods OF
governing the city and transacting its
business. The gentlemen who prepared
it believe that it is wise measure, and
so undou btedly do great many citizens
who have examined it. Others are Of a
different opinion-holding that some of
iss provisions are unwise. So far most
of the latter class have contented them
selves with expressing their dissent
privately. They ought. however,
not to stop there. II Trey
lelieve it's provisions unwise, they
should say 60 to their fellow citizens
publicly, and point out wherein the un-
wisdom consists. ALI citizens ought to
have but one purpose in this business.
and that is to do what seems to them