Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-02-17
LOCAL NOTES
WRITTEN UP
Short Items Of Interest to
All Readers.
Happenings of the Past
Two Days in and Around
FreeIand Recorded With
out Waste of Words,

A son of Peter McDevitt, OF Provi
dence, Lackawanna county, was kicket
last week by mule in mine at tina
place. The boys face was badly dis
figured and his injuries are serious
The family formerly resided in Uppe
Lehigh and Mr.. McDevitt was visiting
relatives here when the acciden
happened to his son.
Jacob Hill, of Eckley, is at his HON,
in that town, nursing a hand from which
a thumb was amputated. While at worl
on a steam-shovel near Wilkesbarre las
week the thumb became entangled IL
the machinery and was crushed so badl,
that amputation was necessary.
The remains of the late Mrs. Johr
Davies arrived here on Saturday morn
ing from Hyde Park, Scranton, anc
were taken to the English Bapts
church. where services were conducted
by Rev. Langford. The interment wa.
made at Freeland cemetery
Officer MoIick found man asleep on
the sidewalk on Centre street Saturday
evening. At the station house he
proved to be prominent man of Drift
ton. At the hearing before the burgess.
he paid $3.50 for his folly.
No catch-penny offerings, but real
honest bargains in every department at
Senie's.
Several sleigh-loads of young people
from South Side towns gathered at
krouses hotel in the Second ward Sat
urday evening and with the assistance
OF the young people of town a lively
time was had.
James Flick is serving time in the
lookup because he is unable to pay fine
of sic, imposed for disorderly conduct
and smashing the windows of Joseph
Latz's saloon, Walnut street, Saturday
evening.
John Gallagher, of Drifton, father of
Mrs. George w. Falt, and Mrs. P. j.
Boyle, OF town, and Mrs. John j. Nc
Nelis and Mrs. William Gillespie, of
Drfton, is dangerously ill at his home.
Fresh fish every day during Lent at
Hartman'S market, next to Central hotel
Many Of our German citizens are
making preparations to go to New York
city to welcome Prince Henry, OF Ger
many, who is on his way to visit this
country.
Joseph, an infant son OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Sner, of Adams street, died on
Friday evening and was buried at St.
AIMS cemetery yesterday afternoon.
The suit of Joseph Stevenson against
the Ebervale Coal Company is still on in
court and 1t will be the middle of this
week before the jury gets hold of it.
Mining shoes, 99c, worth S1.5o, at
Senies.
The engagement of A. Kemp, Of
Freeland, and Miss Sue Oplinger, of st.
Johns, has been announced They will
marry on March 20.
Howard Fowler was bitten by a dog
on Saturday. The wound was immedia-
tely cauterized and no serious results
are looked for
The choir of St. AIMS church is re-
hearsng the music for new mass
which they expect to render on Easter
Sunday.
Ice cream at Merkt's.
The store and dwelling which is being
erected on Fern street by Contractor
LentS for Leonard Brantz is nearing
com pletion.
The services known as the stations of
the cross will commence in the Catholic
churches of town Friday evening.
Deputy Sheriff Thomas O'Donnell
spent yesterday at the home of his
mother on South Ridge street.
Mrs. Denis Ferry, OF East Walnut
street, is at Wilkesbarre, attending the
funeral of a cousin.
Fine confectionery at Helpers.
Drifton breaker boys enjoyed sleigh
ride to Ed. Henry's hotel, Butler valley,
on Saturday evening.
j. b. Laubach, Of Wilkesbarre, spent
yesterday in town.
Candy and nuts at Helpers.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Birk beck have
returned from their visit to Florida.
A son has been born to Mr.. and Mrs.
John M. Carr, Adams street.
A. Oswald has the agency for the cele-
hrated Elysan's extracts and perfumery.
The finest goods made. Try them.