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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-05-04
FOR Memorial Dav.

Citizens Of Lancaster are respect
fully invited to meet in the Post Hall
next Tuesday evening at about 1870
o'clock 70 make arrangements ior
Decoration Day. 4 fuliattendanc II
desired A i customary the Post
and Corps Will take the lead bat the
active cooperation Of the public Is de-
sired. The soldiers and sailors Of the
late Spanish-Ameriean war are invited
- ioiu with the g. A K boys ia the
Memorial services There should be
a good representation Of them al nest
Tuesday meeting.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-05-04

office felt that they had deserved some
compensation for time given to the
CITY. and | remember several times
that councils before their term Of Of
flee expired came very near establish
ing by resolution a salary for the fol-
lowing council. Had the old council
in 1925, when their first year expired,
established by resolution a salary
say $50 for the MAYOR and S25 for each
councilman. the same as Platteviile is
payingi its city couneil-it could have
cost the city for the four succeeding
years they were reelected, the sum Of
5000. As it was, the council for their
) years hard service given to the city
Of Lancaster received the benefit of
$67. so worth Of water rent free. Ii
Kicker will divide 5000 by S67 so
he will find that they would have re-
ceived in cash about nine times much,
would have kicked more than nine
times as hard over the $500 as be is
kicking about the exempted water
rent to the council.
Mr.. Editor, l have already taken up
more space in your paper than at
first intended; but there is one more
matter which | can not refrain from
mentioning 1t is the commentator
you In another column of your paper
bestow on the article above referred
to, which you sanction with all your
might. But not alone this, you add
still more fuel to the flames and ac
cuse that council of misdemeanors
which surprise me. | have perhaps
had more opportunity to watch their
actions during their terms ia office
than any one else in this city. Ii you
know Of any acts they have done so
that they deserve comparison with
such men as Dick Croker, Matt
Quay and Chicago Yerkes. why not
out with it and relieve the minds of
perhaps few who might doubt9 L
say few, because the mem bers of
that council are too well known in
our midst for any of your inslnuations
to create suspicion.
How does your estimation of these
men compare with that of the present
city council who at their first meeting
adopted the following resolution:
Resotred That a vote of thanks he rendered
to the council Just gone out, for the eficient
work they have done during their long term
OF office for the good of the city of Lancas-
ter. All of the members of the council vot-
ing Aye.
Judging from this, the present coun-
ell sanctions all the perversities you
find in the old council Would you
not better keep your eye on them
and call them down now-ere 1t is
too late? AUG. MICHAELIs.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-05-04
No Marriages from Mau 5tb to Man 10Th.

The new marriage license law viii
viii be- published and 20 into effect
next FRIDAY. May 9TH After bat date
the law requires license to be taken
cut II least five days before the we'd
ding This viii make it awkward for
people who have fixed the wedding lay
any time between the 18th and 10Th
for no license can be legally issued
until the law goes inte effect and mar
riages must not be solemnized for five
days after the issuance Of q license.
10 doGbt several weddings viii have
70 be postponed
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-05-04
Brought n a Burglar.

Constable VIII Seemann of Bosc7bel
brought to the county Jail in Lancas-
ter OLA Friday evening q man who
gives his name as Joe Lowe and who
claims 10 hail from Pennsylvania.
Lowe Is charged with breaking into
the farm house # Frank Langford
situated between Boscobel and Wood
man. aud stealing pair OF shoes. a
razor and some other small articles
After breaking into the house Lowe
got drunk and laid down To sleep be-
side the road and was thus easily
come upon by the officers. The pris-
oner has made application e plead
guilty before the county Judge
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-05-04
Free SCaIeS fit Station.

The NorthW stern railway company
viii put IN scales iu Lancaster on
which stock and freight to be shipped
are TO be weighed free OF charge
THIS will seriously affect the income
from the city scales. Last year Mr..
Van de Wall collected for himself ami
the city about $3.50 Mr.. Miles the
new weighmaster will do well if he
gets halt that amount after the rail-
road scales are ready for use.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-05-04
Spanish Gun For Milwaukee.

The United states government has
loaned q the city ofMilwaukee one OIL
the captured Spanish guns. probably
a five inch caiibre, weighing $500
pounds. from the Niscava. Il will be
placed in one Of the parks as a memo
rial OF the Spanish war, and its dedi-
cation will be one Of the features Of
the carnival program. June q to 80.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-05-04
Calico Festival.

Congregational Ladies society will
give a Calico Lunch Arbor Day even
ing at the Chandler store hall in Judge
Clark's building, Friday evening, May
u. All are invited to come to the
Calico Festival. Every lady is invited
to prepare lunch for two. in bas-
ket. She may decorate the basket to
suit her fancy aud inclose a calico
necktie or napkin or other design to
designate the owner. Every gentle
man is cordially invited to come and
buy basket and find the owner.
Hot coffee will be served with the
lunch. Calico gas light" will be
used Other entertainment will be
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-05-04

Let every lady in the land
Bring a basket in each hand
Packed with daiuties nice and sweet,
Bread and cake pickles and meat
Napkins and spoons all replete
A tempting menu for two to eat
TWENTY-FIVE cents without ado
Brings abundant lunch for two
Come III calico linen or lawn
Come in calico or pay pawn
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-12-04
Cranberry,C Crossing Accident.

Deputy Coroner Bowman and his Jury
will met at Hazleton city hall tomorrow
morning at 10 o'clock to hear evidence
in the Cranberry crossing accident, in
which three young woman were killed.
The hearing will probably last several
days as there are at least thirty wit
neSseS to be heard.
There are many conflicting stories
regarding the accident, but until the
testimony is heard no positive state
ments can be made.
The funeral of the victims took place
on Saturday. The remains of Miss
Elizabeth Beisel were buried from the
residence of her mother at 10 O'Clock,
The funeral of Miss Emma Goedecke
took place at the same hour from the
home of her brother, Arthur Goedecke,
of Jeddo. Both interments were made
in the Drumtown cemetery.
On Friday the remains of Miss Ada
Davidson were shipped from Jeddo to
her mothers home in West Virginia,
and were buried Saturday afternoon.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-12-04
Thanksgiving Weddings.

Fred Frailey and Miss Catherine
Jones were married on Thursday after
noon by Rev. E. G. Murphy. John
Richards was groomsman and Miss
Jennie DeFoy was bridesmaid. After the
ceremony the young couple and mum
ber of invited guests enjoyed a wedding
dinner at Mrs. Jane DeFoys's restau-
rant.
Joseph Murrin, of Freeand, and Miss
Jennie McAndrews, of Milnesville, were
married in st. Gabriel's church, Halle
ton, Thanksgiving afternoon. The
young couple will reside at South
Heberton.
AS announced in Thursdays issue,
Thomas Davies, of Wilkesbarre, and
Miss Eliza Porter, of South Heberton,
were married that afternoon at the
brides home by Rev. E. G. Murphy.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-12-04
"Hearts of the Blue Ridge. "

Dorothy Lewis, the popular come
dienne, will appear at the Grand opera
house next Wednesday evening, pre-
senting the beautiful pastoral drama by
Hal Reid, Hearts of the Blue Ridge"
The play deals with long established
feud existing between two families liv-
ing in the picturesque Blue Ridge
mountains of North Carolina and the
theme thus afforded is said to have been
availed of by the famous author to the
fullest extent, so that he regards the
play as his masterpiece. The piece. was
written especially for Miss Lewis and
her role of Missile Carter, the typical,
big-hearted, fearless, lovabe little
mountain girl is admirably adapted to
her A special feature with Hearts of
the Blue Ridge" this season is the
famous fBlue Ridge Colered Quartet,
claimed to be the best colored quartet
in America. is
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-12-04
THE WORKERS WORLD.
ITEMS OF INTEREST ABOUT MINES
AND RAILROADS.

Do Mine Inspectors Fear Corporations So
Duty-Labor Organizer Debs in the
Coal Fields-Local Mining Notes.
A great number of miners want the
position of mine inspector abolished, as
they claim that they are more of an in
jury to them than benefit. They are
used as an Instrument to shield the cor
porations. A number of prominent
miners informed us that the mine in
spectors are afraid to perform their
duties correctly, for fear that they will
not be able to succeed themselves when
their term of Office expires. They gen
orally begin to lay their lines for a re-
election at the expense of the miners,
from the moment they are appointed
ashland Neps.
Eugene V. Debs, the Western labor
organizer, is making lecture tour
through Schuylkll and Northumber-
land counties. His visit to the anthra-
cite region is under the auspices of the
United Mine Workers of America for
the purpose of awakening an interest
in that organization among the mine
workers.
The wages Of Schuylkill region
miners for the last half of November
and the first half of December have
been fixed at per cent above the So. so
basis. This is the highest paid for
some time. The Lehigh region miners
are anxiously awaiting raise in pro-
water.
For the first time in a period of ten
years, Mine Inspector William Davies
on Friday announced the month of
November passed without one fatal ac-
cident in this district. This is remark
able, since the month has always been
credited with several fatalities There
were six minor accidents.
Two mass meetings of the Nanticoke
strikers were held on Friday. The men
voted on the schedule and it was adopt
ed almost unanimously. The men are
anxious to go to work, and work will
likely be resumed this week.
Pea and buckwheat sizes were ad-
vanced 25 cents ton on the 1st inst.
Had not the mild weather prevailed
during November all sizes of coal would
have been subjected to an increase in
price.
Kemmerer & Co. will open large
stripping this week on their land be-
tween Sandy Run and Highland.
The output of anthracite coal for
November will undoubtedly reach the
5000, 900 ton mark.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-12-04
THE DELAWARE, SUsoUEHANNA AND
i SCHUYLKILL RAILROAD.

Time table in effect April Is, 1897.
Trains leave Drifton for Jeddo Eckley, Hazle
and Hazleton Junction at 30, W IN, daily
except Sunday; and 03 m, 80 p m, Sunday
Tomhicken and Dernger at 8 30, 9 90 IN, daily
day.
Trains leave Drifton for Oneida junction,
Harwood Road, Humboldt Road, Oneida and
Shcppton at u 90 m, daily except SUM-
day; and 03 m, 3s m, Sunday.
Trains leave Hazleton Junction for Harwood,
Cranberry, Tomhicken and Deringer at g 35 a
N, daily except Sunday; and 30 IN, ~ p m,
Sunday.
Junction, Harwood Road, Humboldt Road,
Oneida and Sheppton at 81, IL 10 a m, Al p m,
daily except Sunday; and Z 81 m, 3 IL p m,
Sunday.
Trains leave Deringer for Tomhick n, Gram
berry, Harwood, Hazleton Junction and Roam
at 25, ~ p m, daily except Sunday; and 81
Trans leave Sheppton for Oneida, Humboldt
Road, Harwood Road Oneida Junction, Halle
ton Junction and Roam at IL a IN, IL 40, ~
IN, daily except Sunday; and 3 III m, "A
Trains leave Sheppton for Beaver Meadow
Road, Stockton, Halle Brook, Eckley, Jeddo
and and fIisIn Il M, 4 p M, 81 Sunday. % oAp' ~
Trains leave Hazleton Junction for Beaver
Meadow Road, stockton, Halle Brook, Eckley,
except Sunday; and 10 10 a m, . 4O,p, m. sunday.
All trains connect ut Hazeton Junction with
electric cars for Hazeton, Jeanesville, Auden-
ried and other points on the Traction Com
pany's line. tt q
Trains leaving Drifton at 5 30, 8 90 a m make
connection at Deringer with P. X. X. trains for
Wilkesbarre, Sunbury, Harrisburg and points
west.
For the accommodation of passengers at way
stations between HaZleton Junction and Der
niger, train will leave the former point at
80 p m daily, except Sunday, arriving at
LUTHER @. SMITH. Superintendent.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-12-04
PERSONALITIES.

Sons were born last week to Mr.. and
Mrs. James Brennan, Chestnut street,
and Mr.. and Mrs. A. Goeppert, Walnut
street.
Miss Annie Haggerty returns today
to her home in Providence, Lacka-
wanna county, after a months visit
here.
John Mathers, a well-known young
man of town, is lying dangerously i'll at
his mothers home on Centre street.
Mrs. d. l.. O'Nei and daughter, Miss
Anna, of Wilkesbarre, are the guests of
j. P. Mcdonald and family.
Mrs. James Mckinley, of Philadel-
phia, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Joseph
Lindsay.
James Burke, of Wilkesbarre, is visit
ed his brother, Patrick, on Walnut
street.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. M. Boyle, of Kings
ton, are visiting friends here.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-12-04

Charged with Shooting.

Frank Birdie, of South Centre street,
barber, has been placed under 81 900
bail for his appearance in court to
answer charge of shooting Police
Officer Thomas Matthews, of Hazleton,
during an altercation in that city
Thursday evening Birdie denies hav-
ing done the shooting. The shot was
fired from q revolver while the officer
was arresting several men who were
fighting. The bullet lodged in Mat
thews' thigh, but did not produce a
dangerous wound.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-12-04
UPPER LEHIGH NOTES.
Death of an Aged Resident on Saturday.
Personals and Other Items.

Christiana Maria, widow of the late
at 3 o'clock Saturday morning at the
| age of Ga years, 6 months and 13 days.
The deceased was born in Seichendall
Germany, on May 10, 1885. She was
baptized and confirmed in the Reformed
Church and has been consistent mem
ber of the same all her life. Her
husbands death occurred on September
25, 1885. Mrs. Lesser had been ailing
for five years past, suffering from ner-
vous troubles brought on by an attack of
severe cold, and this FASTENED her
death.
The deceased was the mother of ten
children, eight of whom are living, as
follows: Adam, of Jeddo; August, of
Freeland; Julius W., one of Foster town
ships school directors; Fred, Otto, John,
Elizabeth and Catherine, of town. She
is also survived by twenty grandchld
ren.
The funeral takes place at o'clock
her late residence by Rev. j. b.
Kerschner. The interment will then
be made beside the body of her hus-
band in Freeland cemetery.
The relatives and friends of the de-
ceased are respectfully invited to attend
the services and the funeral.
The company has arranged to rob the
pillars in old No. coliery. There is a
large quantity Of coal in these workings,
but the taking it out will not give en-
ployment to any additional miners.
Joseph Hinkle, who was injured by
falling from his rig on Butler valley hill
a few weeks ago, is able to be about
again.
Miss Hannah Ferry leaves today for
Providence, Lacka wanna county, to
visit relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. c. Collins spent
Thanksgiving Day with Mauch Chunk
relatives.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-12-04
Death of John ID. Heron.

Shortly before o'clock yesterday
afternoon john d. Heron died at his
parents residence, corner of Front and
Washington streets. The young man
was one of the first of Freeland's boys
to receive a normal school education,
and taught in Freeland and Foster for
several years. In June, 1896, he left
here and for three years travelled extern
svely through Mexico and Central
America, returning to the United States
later. Last summer he was attacked
with malarial fever while in California
and spent several weeks in an hospital.
Last month he arrived home, and a
few days later suffered relapse. 1t
was thought he was on fair way to
recover, but sudden change occurred
yesterday and death resulted. Mr..
Heron was very bright young man,
well educated, and was respected by all
with whom he was acquainted. His un-
timely death is regretted.
The deceased was aged 81 years. He
is survived by his parents, Mr.. and Mrs
John Heron; two brothers, Rev. Daniel,
of Staten Island, n. Y, and James, of
West Chester; four sisters, Misses Mag
gle, Mary and Bridget, and Annie, now
Sister Julia, of Scranton convent, also
by several other relatives.
The funerul will take place at 8 a. m. i.
tomorrow. A requiem mass will be read
at st. AIMS church and the interment
will be made in st. AIMS cemetery.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-12-04
FOSTER SCHOOL BOARD.
Teachers Report of Institute Trouble.
Principal Elected for Three Years.

Principal Elected for Three Years.
Foster school board met Saturday
evening with all members present ex-
cept Director Lesser. Supervising
Principal Hoffman made report in
which the attendance was given as 955,
percentage SO. The principal also
noted the depredations being committed
at Upper Lehigh school building.
Prof. John McGll was present and
stated the manner in which he was
treated by the county superintendent
at institute. He stated that on Thurs
day afternoon of institute week that he
was seated on the gallery with numerous
other teachers, both from this district
and other places, when the superinten-
dent made a rush through the crowd
and picked him out, saying: "You take
a seat down stairs or go out" Not
wishing to create scene. as was plainly
evident the perintendent would make
| if asked for an explanation of his action,
Mr. McGill left the building
He stated that he attended the next
| day and when he presented his card to
the gentleman whom Mr.. Hopper had
placed at the door he refused to accept
it, saying he would have to see Mr.. Hop
per. He endeavored to see Mr.. Hopper
but could not.
Mr.. McGill denied having done any
thing wrong and was at loss to account
for the action of the county superintend-
ent toward him. He stated that nearly
all the Foster and Halle teachers who
witnessed the affair could substantiate
what he said.
In the report of the superintendent to
the board it was stated that Mr.. McGill
was standing in the rear of the hall and
that the superintendent requested him
to take seat or go out. Mr.. McGill
choose the latter, and the superintend-
ent thereupon expelled him for cause.
The secretary not having the letter of
the superintendent the members of the
board were inclined to the belief that
they had no jurisdiction in the matter
1t was decided finally that the secretary
write the superintendent for an explain
\ doiOu anu lltl
The principal was authorized to Sc
cure the services of mechanic to place
school furniture together and deliver
the same.
1t was decided that the Christmas
vacation continue from December %,
1s90 to January 2, 1900.
The following bills were ordered paid
Cross Creek Coal Co., coal, 81; III. G.
Phillips & Co., furniture, $3.50; Mrs. Pat
Burke, cleaning, So; G. B. Markle & Co.,
coal IS. IS; Mrs. John Walton, cleaning,
SO; Mrs. John Bansack, cleaning, 81.
A resolution appointing Harvey e.
Hoffman supervising principal for term
of three years at a salary of S75
per month was carried unanimously.
1t was understood that no other bills
will be paid by the board on this ac-
count.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-12-04
Board Not Negligent.

Hon. G. w. Kline, the examiner APP
pointed to hear testimony in the case of
the Halle township school directors,
who were charged by number of citi-
zens of the township with negligence for
modations for their children, will sub
NIT his report to court today. The re-
port will exonerate the directors, the
examiners report being on the testi-
mony presented at the successive hear
ings held in Attorney Jones' office.
Examiner Kline has spent consider
able time in the preparation of his
report, which will be comprehensive in
nature, covering every point submitted
by both sides.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-12-04
VOL. XII. NO. 45.
RAILROAD TIMETABLES
r EHIGH VALLEY RAILROAD.
IL November 49, 1899.

L. November 10, 1899.
ARRANGEMENT OF PASSENGER TRAINS.
LEAVE FREELAND.
8 12 m for Weatherly, Mauch Chunk,
Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, Phila-
delphia and New York.
z 40 m for Sandy Run, White Haven,
Wilkes Barre, Pittston and Scranton.
ls for fanI' Hazleson' RefSid%ay, RWeSsith%ery, Manch
Philadelphia and New York.
9 80 IN for Hazleton, Mahanoy City, Shen-
andoah,, Mt. Carmel, Shamokin and
l145 m for Sandy Run, White Haven,
Wilkes-B Barre, Scranton and all points
l 80 pm for weatherly, Mauch Chunk, Al
lentown, Bethlehem, Easton, Phladel-
phia and New York
4 AZ p IN for Hazleton, Mahanoy City, Shen-
andoah, Mt. Carmel, Shumokin and
Pottsville, Weatherly, Mauch Chunk,
Allentown, bethlehem, Easton, Phila-
delphia and New York.
8 34 IN for Sandy Run, White Haven,
Wilkes Barre, Scranton and all points
West.
T 20 p M for Hazleton, Mahanoy City Shen-
andoah, Mt. Carmel and Shamokin.
ARRIVE AT FREELAND.
z 40 M from Weatherly, Pottsville, Ash
land, Shenandoah, Mahanoy City and
Hazeton.
8 II IN from Philadelphia, Easton, Bethle-
hem, Allentown, Mauch Chunk, Wealth
erly, Hazeton, Mahanoy City, Shenan-
dOah, Mt. Carmel and Shnmokin.
3 80 II III from Scranton, Wllkes-Barre and
White Haven.
IL As u IN from Pottsville, Shamokin, Mt.
Carmel, shenandoah, Mahanoy City
and Hazleton.
12 55p IN from New York, Philadelphia,
Easton, Bethlehem, Allentown, Mauch
Chunk and Weatherly.
4 AZ IN from Scranton, Wilkes Barre and
White Haven.
8 81 p III from New York, Philadelphia,
Easton, bethlehem, Allentown, Potts
vile, Shamokin, Mt Carmel, Shenan-
doah, Mahanoy City and Hazleton.
z 30 p III from Scranton, Wilkes Barre and
White Haven.
For further information inquire of Ticket
Agents.
ROLLIN II. WILBUR, General Superintendent,
26 Cortlandt Street, New York City.
CHAS S. LEE General Passenger Agent,
26 Cortlandt Street, New York City.
j. L. KEITH Division Superintendent,
HaZleton, Pa.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-12-04
Found a skeleton,

Three brothers named Kugler, from
Sandy Run, found human skeleton in
the woods while hunting near the
residence of James Adams in Laurytown
valley, Carbon county, Thursday even
ing. The skeleton was naked except a
pair of shoes. Squire Buckley and Cor
oner Bowman were notified. There was
nothing about the remains by which it
could be identified.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-12-04
PLEASURE CALENDAR,

December 15.-First ball of the Press
Club of Freeland at Yannes' opera
house. Tickets, so cents.
December 23.-Beneiit hop at Yannes
opera house. Tickets, 25 cents.
December 29.-Eleyenth annual ball
of Tigers Athletic Club at Yannes
opera house. Admission, so cents.
January Second annual entertain
ment of Young Peoples Society Chris.
tian Endeavor of st. Johns Reformed
church at Grand opera house. Tickets
25, 35 and so cents.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-12-04

A Yankee icomedyF.of the above name
will be at the Grand this evening. The
comedy is in four acts, the scenes Of
which are laid ins and around the New
England country and New York city.
The central figure of course is Isl
Plunkarh," a young Yankee notion
peddler, (which part is looked after by
MIR. J. g. Lewis. Some of the leading
characters seen may be mentioned:
Dora Page. young country lass in love
with Si Felix Smart, an inventive
Dutchman; Robert Denny, bogus
stock speculator; Ezra Page, an honest
old farmer who does not understand
specuation: Moses Wilton, Hebrew
money lender, and numerous country
friends of the Page family. The per-
formance includes many specialties oil
an original and novel character by a
company of comedians.