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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-03-05
Hold All the Offices.

Because they were laughed at for hav-
ing no government, the residents of Old
Forge township, Lackawanna county,
made one, and are now in peck of
trouble, There are only thirty-six resi-
dents in the township, which was carv-
ed off Old Forge borough without much
thought as to what would result. OF the
thirty-six residents only nine are voters.
For a year they got along very we'll
without government. Their children
went to the borough school, their taxes
were collected by one of the nine, aud
that was the limit of the government.
The present winter has been a long
one, and in the many spare moments
talked about the rdicule and decided to
have an election and government of
their own.
Plans were mapped out and the offices
appor toned, but there were not enough
voters for the offices. But this did not
feaze the Old Forgeites. They formed a
ticket and, as fight between party fac
tions would not do, even if they had had
the factions, each decided to vote
straight. As a result the ofiiceholders
and their many offices are as follows:
John Weisenfluh, supervisor, school
director, justice of the peace, assessor.
Henry Scultheis, president of the
Board of Health, school director town
ship treasurer
Andrew Naegli, Jr., school director,
member of Board of Health, township
clerk.
Andrew Weisenhuh, school director,
constable, membe of Board of Health.
Henry Naegli, auditor, school director,
mem Der of Board of Health.
Michael Weisenfluh, auditor, school
director.
Henry Harlos, judge of election, su-
pervisor, member of Board of Health.
John Weisenfluh, Jr., health officer,
inspector of election.
Andrew Naegi, Sr., inspector of cleo
tion, justice of the peace.
The arrangements for the election
were so simple that each man was elect
ed by a unanimous vote and the returns
were duly forwarded to Clerk of the
Courts Daniels, of Lackawanna county.
Then the trouble loomed big as u thun-
der cloud, for the members of the cleo
tion board were informed that they were
guilty of the severely be- punished Of
Tense of serving on an election board
while candidates for office. They were
very much frightened and are at loss
what to do.
No one in their own township will
think of proceeding against them, and
it is not likely that any one outside it will
bother. The outcome will probably be
that the little township will proceed as
it has been doing, without any govern
ment.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-03-05
Elected Bank President.
From the Slatington Star.

From the Slatington Star.
Amandus Oswald, brother OF Teacher
P. B. Oswald, of New Tripoli, was unan-
imously elected president of the First
National bank of Freeland. Mr.. Os-
wald is native of Lynn township, this
county, where he taught school and
clerked for number of years. Sixteen
year ago he left for Freeland, Luzerne
county, where he entered the general
merchandise business, in which he met
with great success, having been for
many years one of the leading business
men Of that place.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-03-05
Prison Board Appointment.

At meeting of the Luzerne county
prison commissioners held yesterday
morning at the county Jail the following
were elected to serve for the ensuing
year:
Warden-George L. Llewellyn, So, 900.
Matron-Mrs. Llewellyn, $780,
First Observation-Disclosures L. Detro, 81, )
500.
Keepers-Charles Gardner, $40; Grf-
fifth Prtchard, Peter Schmitt, Green
MulheIrin, Charles Witt, William Davis,
Sumner Dennis, each $3.50.
Physician-Dr. Wolfe.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-03-05
DRIFTON.

A horse owned by a pedder named
Silverman, of HazIeton, ran away on
Monday evening and created much ex-
citment in town. After exhausting it.
self by racing up and down the streets
the animal was captured at No. l, with
out causing any damage to tho wagon or
contents.
The condition Of John Gallagher, one
of the aged residents of town, is still
very serious.
Miss Maggie Z. Gallagher is i'll.
1t Is expected that the colieries here
will resume work on Monday
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-03-05
and Fifth, Patrick Ward.

For permanent president the names
of Chail's Moerschbacher and George
Sweet were placed in nomination. The
b lllot resulted: For Moerschbacher-
Messrs. Doggett, P. G. Gallagher, Will
liam Gallagher, Moerschbacher, Ward
and Mclaughlin, 6. For Sweet-Messrs.
Crawford, Mcclellan, Reifsnyder, Hin
Ger and McNelis, 5.
Five ballots were taken with the
same result, excepting on the third,
when Mclaughlin voted Sweet.
Several very spirited debates took
place and interest was at fever heat.
An adjournment was finally agreed
to until Monday evening next.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-03-05
A Norwegian Verdict.

Axel T. Lindholm of saltwater, Wis,
is the possessor of an extraordinarily
rare relic from Norway-a verdict rem
dered by jury of twelve in June,
1853, at Oslo Courthouse, where Chris
tiania now stands. At the bottom OF
this novel verdict hang twelve strips
of sheepskin, with twelve pieces of
beeswax the size Of small watch,
upon each of which Is the seal of one
of the jurors.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-03-05
TRI-WEEKLY
Mr.. S. Senie,
Freeland, Pa.

Dear Sir.-We admire your ac-
tions in not advertising as offering
penny bargains, as they are dear
to the consumer at any price. We
know that yours is the place where
we get gents and children's out
fitting apparels. Your S. over
coat is worth double any time.
You can expect large crowds of
buyers today, as we always found
you to do square and honorable
dealing. Yours truly,
B. H.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-03-05

George Vollmer, formerly an insur-
ance agent here, was married at Allen
town last week to Miss Nora Burkhart,
of Allentown.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-03-05
COUNCIL IS
DEADLOCKED
Borough Legislators Fail
to Organize.
Two Democrats Vote With
the Republicans and Effect
a Tie for President--Meet
Again Monday Evening.

Freeland borough council is dead
locked on the election Of a permanent
presiding officer. With eleven members
present on Monday evening the vote for
president stood to in favor of Charles
ersbacher, against whom George
Sweet has bsen pitted.
Mr.. Moerschbacher Is supported by
six OF the eight Democratic councilmen,
as follows: Messrs. Doggett, p. G. Gal
lagher, William Gallagher, Mclaughlin,
Moerschbacher and Ward.
Mr.. Sweet received the votes OF the
three Republican members present,
Messrs. Crawford, Mcclellan and Reif
snyder, and two Democrats, Messrs.
Hncer and McNelis.
As the council consists of twelve
members, seven are required to elect
the presiding officer and there is much
speculation among the voters as to
which of the candidates will secure the
necessary number
The deadlock is the subject OF much
unfavorabe comment among those who
worked to place the Democrats In con-
troll OF council, and the future welfare
of the party, locally, demands that the
Democratic majority shall arrive at an
understanding without delay, and act
unitedly in the reorganization and the
filling of the several positions at their
disposal.
The last session OF the council was
held Monday evening with all members
except Mr.. Sweet present. The follow
w. E. Martin, supplies, $3.50; w. H.
Deardorff, salary secretary Board OF
Health, $40 20; j. j. McBrearty, salary,
S62. 80; Electric Light Company, street
lights, $273.30; Tribune, printing, SEQ. 25;
Frank O'Donnell, coal and hauling,
$3.50; L. A. Buckley, coal, 81; Citizens
Hose Company, drying hose, $40; Halle
ton Machinery and Supply Co., zinc for
fire alarm, So; James j. Kennedy, test
ing fire plugs, So; Condy O'Donnell,
salary and feeding, $3.50. The bills of
w. E. Martin, So. "a, and J. j. Ward, $40,
were laid over.
The complaint of the bad condition of
an alley in the rear of the residence of
William Shelly, Adams street, was
referred to the sanitary committee.
A letter from the LaFrance Fire
Engine Co., Elmira, N. Y, in relation
to their note, was ordered filed.
The report of Burgess Boyle was APP
proved. The report showed a total of
S37 so, of which $23 is due the borough
and Sl4 80 due the burgess.
Chief of Police o'Donnell's report was
approved and police expense of $l37
was ordered paid
The expenditures on the streets to the
amount of SCI, 40 were approved.
The finance committee made report
on the settlement of the 1900 taxes and
generations OF $51.34 were allowed,
water tax of ID. j. Mccarthy, who re-
fused to pay. The balance due the
borough is $l44.33.
The ordinance taxing cars and poles
was taken up and passed third reading
by an unanimous vote.
The secretary was instructed to notify
all parties concerned Of the passage of
the ordinance.
The recommendation d the burgess
that council make an effort to have
Long Distance telephone placed in the
Municipal building was placed on file.
Council then adjourned sine die.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-03-05

Ex-Sheriff James G. Harvey and ex-
representative W. r. jeffrey are candi-
dates for the Republican legislative
nomination.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-03-05

I,STATE OF FRANK wITovITCH, late of
d Freeluud, deceased.
Letters of administration uron the above
named estate having been granted to the
undersigned all persons indebted to said
estate are requested to make payment aud
those having claims or demands to present
the same. without delay, to
Anthony Rudewick, Freeland, Pa.
C. o. Stroh, attorney.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-03-05

Fire in the grocery store Of D. o.
Spade, West Hazleton, did 81, 900 worth
of damage last evening.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-03-05

Fresh fish every day during Lent at
Hartman's market, next to Central hotel.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-03-05

Council reorganized by the selection
of Messrs. McNelis and Hincer as tenn
porary president and secretary res
pectively. The oaths of Office and
certificates Of election of the new mem
bers were read and they were admitted
to seats. They are: First ward, JOS
eph Mcclellan; Second, Ely Crawford,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-03-05
WEEIRMAHT'S
j EW ELRY STORE.
Clocks, Watches
and SpeCtacleS.
MISCELLANEOUS ADVERTISEMENT

TOrICE.-Notice is hereby given that an
IN application will be made to the court of
common pleas of Luzcrne county. or one of
the law judges thereof, ON Mond y, the thirty
first day of March, A. d. 1902, ut O'Clock -.
m under the act of general assembly OF
the commonwealth of Pennsylvania, cntitl-
ed IAN act to provide for the incorporation
and regulation of certain corporations" ap-
proved April 20, 1874, and the supplements
thereto, for the charter OF an intended cor
poration to be He'd The Slovak Hall Asso-
citation of Freeland, Pa" the character and
object of which Is the erection of a hail to be
used for the public and private purpuses of
the said The Slovak Hall Association of Free
land, Pa, and for these purpose. t. have,
privileges of the said act of assembly and its
supplements.
No. =, March Term, 1902.
Chas. Orion Stroh, solicitor.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-03-05
Made-tO-0rder
Clothes.

All lovers of well-made
clothing are leaving their
measure for their Easter
Suit at
Refowich' S, Freeland.
Positively the largest and
best assortment to select
from in town.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-10-13

Nowhere is to be found more pom
pOus or a more awe inspiring person
than the headsman, who plays in India
the role which the official hangman
plays in European city.
His deadly work he performs with
great skill, and in his bearing there Is
certain dignity which Is never seen
in European hangman. Moreover,
while in Europe the populace regards
a hangman with feeling which Is
partly contempt and partly horror. the
people Of India respect and fear the
public executioner and never seem to
think that he has lowered himself in
the social scale by accepting the office
Of headsman.
On festive occasions and when ar
rayed in his robes Of Office the execu-
toner is decidedly picturesque figure
and altogether different from the som
Der and grim hangman of Europe.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-10-13
WASHINGTON.

Mrs. Lydia Huntington, wife OF
Warren Huntington died at her home
in this place, at 10 O'Clock Sunday
morning, after an illness Of few
days. Mrs. Huntington was the
daughter Of Barak and Mehitable
Smith and was born in this town and
has always lived here. She was 81
years of age and is survived by a hus-
band, one sister Mrs. Elizabeth
Hun tington, and one brother Abel
Smith, and also two sons, c. W, and
G. E, Huntington all residents OF this
place. Mrs. Huntington had retained
her health and mental faculties to a
remarkable degree having done the
work of her household up to the week
Of her death. OF an unfailing cheer
full and kindly disposition she was
much loved and respected by ali and
leaves large circle of friends % mourn
her loss, Funeral services will be
held at the home of the deceased
Tuesday at 10 clock the interment
to be in the ne" cemetery,
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-10-13
FRENlER..J0lLY.
Barre Young People United In
Marriage This Morning.

A very pretty wedding took place
at St. Monica's church at $50 this
morning Wien Miss Josephine Agnes,
daughter of Mrs. Rose jolly Of West
ST., was united in marriage to Walter
Francis, son OF Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Fienier.j lTheIceremony was perform.
cd by the Rev P. M. McKenna.
The grooIsman was Charles Edward
Frenler and the bridesmaid was Miss
Celia A. Premier. Miss Nellie Whalen
played the wedding march and Miss
Rose Cook sang cave Maria.' The
ushers were A. N. Ca,hue and Henry
T. Premier. A very pretty feature of
the affair was when the bride and
groom were coming from the altar
Master Paul Premier, the young broth.
er of the groom presented the bride
with bouquet Of carnations and
maiden hair ferns.
The bride wore dark blue broad
cloth travelling suit and blue beaver
hat.
There were many valuable presents
from the relatives and friends.
The young couple left on the morn.
ing train for weeks trip to New
Hampshire and Boston after which
they will return to reside at 81 West
St.
Both young people have many
friends in this city. The groom is a
we'll known plumber in the employ Of
Reynolds & Son. and is member of
st. Johns Court C. q. F.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-10-13

There was Sunday school rally
service at the Methodist church last
evening under the direction Of DR..
Hanson. About Is representatives Of
the different grades took part in the
program The church was very pref.
lily decorated and :lere was a large
attendance.
" ISIS Lulu Moulton spent Sunday
with Miss Matte Price at MiddleseZ,
sam Segel returned this morning
from Burlington
The,girls belonging to the >odality
Of st. Monica S church Sunday school
will give their exhibition in the hall
on Wednesday evening at 5 . N. Miss
Gertrude Hecker, accompanist. Juv-
emile solo what | Found in Bahy's
Pocket, Beatrice Callaghan, Mrs.
Insolvency., accompanies. Girls are
requested to meet this Monday after.
noon al 1 p. m.
Miss Ethel Hamilton OF Orange is
stopping N town.
George Evans OF Bellows Falls spent
Sunday In town.
Phinney's Band returned Saturday
night to Boston, where they play this
week at the Mechanics Fair.
Mrs L. n. Howard CT Middlebury is
visiting her son, Roy Howard.
Mrs. Bushey left this noon for Con.
cord, N. H., 10 attend the races.
The marriage intentions Of Michael
Shea of this city and Anna Kelly OF
Burlington are announced.
Charles Zanleoni is to 60 to Boston
tonight,
William Carswell has returned from
Atlantic City, N. J. where he has
been all summer.
There will be regular meeting of
the school commissioners tomorrow
evening.
Miss Rebecca Sanders and Miss No.
"a L. Calef who as been visiting at
the home of Ira c CAlef in Washing.
ton left this noon for Providence, Il. l.
The young mers Baraca class OF the
Baptist church are to resume their
pleasant evenings held from time 10
time which were omitted during the
summer months. Their plan is and
has been to hold discussions on vari-
Gus subjects most interesting and
preferable to those present. Papers
are presented by different speakers
after which the time i, open for gen
eral discussion. Next Wednesday
evening Phillip Halvosa has kindly
consented to deliver papers on social
ism. This promises to be one Of the
most interesting and instructive sub
jects presented and large audience
is expected. These gatherings are
not for the class alone, they especial
ly invite any one to come. 1t will
commence with special music at half
past seven O'Clock,
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-10-13
CITY news.

Glenn Allen left Saturday night for
Montreal 10 meet his wife and chill.
dren who have been visiting at their
home in Stratiord On Avon In Eng.
land.
c. w. Bail. left this morning for a
visit in New Hampshire.
F. j. Sawyer has gone to Essex
Junction.
Mrs f. B. Watson OF Williams.
town left this noon for three weeks
visit with her brother in Greenfield,
Mass
Mrs. Flora Lane Clark Of Spokane,
Washington who is stopping with
her parents MIR ard Mrs A. w. Lane
has on exhibition in B. w. Hooker &
Co.'s show window some elega t
panels Of burnt work.
Miss Ethel Heath OF Bethel spent
Sunday IN the CITY.
j. A. Flatz, a granite dealer OF
Piqua, Ohio, is in town.
Miss Maud Bligh went to Richmond
Saturday.
Miss Blanche Mears has gone II
Richmond to reside.
Mrs. D. Mcknight is TO leave to-
night for Boston and Belfast, Me.
The Rev. Robert Van Tassell OF
Hinsdale, N. FL, and the Rev Anna
B. Aldridge are TO be married at North
Montpelier Thursday afternoon. The
Rev. J. Edward Wright Of Montpe-
lier will perform the ceremony.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-10-13
NOTICE TO iBARRE UNIONS.

A meeting Of the executive commit.
tees of the several union affiliated
with the Central Labor Union of
Barre and vicinity is hereby called for
Monday evening, October 18th, at
730 O'Clock, in Sharpeners hall,
Quinlen block All union men are
cordially invited to be present. Let
there be q full attendance.
B. f. Healey,
President G. l.. q. OF Barre and vicinity.
Q. G. Ramsdell, Secretary.
1876 IS
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-10-13

Tamaqua, Oct. IS.-Although the
troops lined the roads leading to the
Galleries In this section this morning,
but few additional men went 10 work.
Wilkesbarre, Oct. ia few more
men went to work at some Of the col
lieries in this region today but the
number Is small
Mount Carmel, Pa. Oct. l3-No
collieries started up here today, The
soldiers had nothing to do except
guard the collierieS and trains.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-10-13

"s1-sPs0 FH"0SoOCi
ana noG W use 1t Is careless In the ex-
IRENE. Also Annuities, Endowments
and everything In the way Of indem-
nifty.
National Life Insurance Co., OF Yer.
mont, (Mutual.) Organized IN 1850.
S. S. Ballard, General Agent. N. B..
Ballard, Local Agent, Rooms and 3
Miles Block, Barre, Vermont
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-10-13

Eleven public houses IN a village
which only contains thirteen dwellings
is record which will be hard to beat.
Such a village is to be found in County
Derry, Ireland, the only premises not
licensed being the police barracks and
creamery.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-10-13
NEW D. c. COMMISSIONER.

Wast ington, Oct. ID The Presi.
dent this morning appointed Henry
l.. West, commissioner of the District
of Columbia. West has been employ
ed for several years on the Washing
ton Post.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-10-13
WEATHER PREDICTION

Showers tonight. Fair and colder
Tuesday, Brisk to high southeast to
southwest winds Southwest storm
warnings are displayed on New Eng
land coast from Boston South and
southeast warnings from Boston
north.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-10-13
FIERCE TORNADO.

Macon, Mo-, Oct. 10 - Twenty five
residences were completely demolish-
ed by wind storm here yesterday.
Many other buildings were damaged.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-10-13

Barber-How's the razor. sir?
Customer-Didn't k2ow ! was being
shaved.
Barber (t1attered)-Very glad. I'm
sure, sir.
Customer-l thought was being
sandpapered. -Pck Me Up.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-10-13
WHOLE COUNTY DEVASTATED

Quincy, Ill.,. Oct. ID A tornado
last night blew down several houses
and stove foundry here, seriously
injuring some of the occupants. From
all sections south and east of Quincy
come reports Of houses and barns
RACED, while in some places entire or
charcs are leveled with the ground.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-10-13

conditions are generally fair to good,
Connecticut being somewhat lighter
than New Hampshire and Maine. On
tario will probably have more apples
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-10-13
TABLE TENNIS"

onetimes calledss Ping
Pong" We carry the reliable
A. G.. >pauldinsssBros., ataS1,
3, So and upwards.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-10-13

nrlng rositlvely cured Diseased
feet treated with success. Medicine
for sale.
j. A. MCLEOD, r. s. s.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-03-01

fortune of their sex. Instead Of health
giving relief it is regarded as an unwel-
come ordeal.
Mrs. LaPelps story can best be told by.
her letter. n.y.
Two years ago a fall from = misstep
caused falling Of the womb. 1paid little atten-
ton to It, taking no treatment until after four
months, when the pain became so severe I
had to do something to get relief. McElree's
Wine Of Cardui had noticed advertised for
my trosble and decided to try it and bought
a bottle, After Using it bot week could
feel the pain diminishing, and after five
weeks faithfM Use was perfectly we'll
once more.
My general health was also much I'M
proved, In fact have never felt better than
this last year."
If Mrs. LAPEL had used the same fore
thought in regard to health as she did in
her business she would not have been in
that serious state in which she was when
she took Wine Of Cardui for relief. Her
fall injured the delicate ligaments which
hold the womb in place and brought on
those terrible bearing down pains so many
women have suffered. As the days went
by the trouble got worse and finally the
pain was so greatsshe could not bear it and
she was compelled to seek relief. She