Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-02-15

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Mr.. Goeppert is infusing enthusiasm
into the battle by working hard for the
tickets success. The candidate for
council, Mr.. Rutter, is no stranger to
Freeland people. AS councilman he
has served six years and when he de-
parted from Office two years ago he left
behind him standard of councilmanic
ability which many holders of that office
have since failed to attain. Mr.. Rutter
and Mr.. Goeppert are both large prop
erty-owners in their ward, and their
votes will be cast on all public questions
in the interest of the town.
Until recently the Democrats of the
South ward were the most melancholy
set to be found in town. They were
anxious for a battle with the opposi-
tion, but the opposition in that quarter
amounts to such an insignificant factor
in politics that the contest promised to
be carried on without ripple. How
ever, boast from Republican leader
that Peter Timony and Charles Moersch-
bacher would not be elected school
director and councilman, respectively,
by over 100 majority, was made in an
unguarded moment, and since then
politics is the sole topic in the Soul
ward. A clear majority of 200 for
everybody on the ticket is now the
object, and If Timony and Moersch-
hachar and THAR fallow-pap oro riyon
less the treachery will be unearthed.
The Democrats of the South ward
might have taken life as it came, con-
fident in securing large majority, but
the taunt has reused their ire and they
are battling now for that 200 with the
same spirit that marks the campaign in
the uptown wards.
As a school director Mr.. Timony has
been tried and not found wanting. He
discharged the duties of the office for
three years in a manner most satisfac-
tory to his constituents. He assisted in
the erection of the handsome building on
Washington street, the most econom-
cally constructed school property in
Pennsylvania. His vote was at all
times for advanced education, and with
his fellow members Of the board of 1896
laid the foundation of the present high
standard. Mr.. Timony stands in the
front rank of Freeland's prominent
citizens and his election as school direc-
tor will place him where capable men
are needed. Mr.. Moersch bacher, as a
property-owner and man interested in
the town, will be found true to the
people as a member of council. He is a
staunch advocate of progress and firm
believer in great future for Freeland
His election can be secured without
trucking to any interest but those
which mean the welfare of the tax
payers, therefore he will take his seat
free man in every respect.
In Foster township the battle for the
Offices is going on merrily. The disrup-
tion and consequent defeat of the Re-
publican party two years ago by an
independent ticket, and its defeat again
last February by dissatisfied voters, has
not yet been overcome. The Democrats
have taken advantage of the deadly
feud which exists in the ranks of their
opponents, which in spite of the truce
declared is still alive, and they are
making the most of the opportunities
presented. The candidate for tax col
lector, Erasmus Snyder, is at the helm
and is plotting the old ship to victory.
He knows every rock and shoal in the
township and will steer the craft to
safe haven. Every member of his
crew is true and trusted party man,
and on Tuesday night Foster township
will sadly disappoint it's friends if the
whole Demnc ratic ticket dnns NOT win