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La Junta tribune., 1903-10-28
hoibrook Center.
dends.

Fancy note paper and calling
cards at City Pharmacy.
Tom Taylor left last week on
the excursion to Wichita Falls,
Texas.
J. b. Lashbrook is in Kansas
City for few days visit with rel,
atives.
Allen Moore's family is enjoying
visit from relatives who reside in
New Hope, Ill.
Last Saturday night Allen
Moore's store was hurglarized and
several articles of merchandise
taken.
Wallis Harris returned home
last week from Lincoln county,
where he has been during the past
two months looking after hls
fathers cattle.
Rev. Morgan, who is to take
charge of the Mennonite church in
Holbrock, arrived last week with
his family from Kansas, and are
now located in the parsonage.
w. n. Randall sold 90 acres OF
the Holbrook compsny's alfalfa
last week to Mr.. Forder, who is 70
fix up a permanent place for feed
ing sheep. The land is situated
La Junta tribune., 1903-10-28
"Eiiss Day, chsrsetsrist." I"

II the first entertainment OF the
La unta Lyceum course is sam.
pie OF these TO follow, the people
of La Junta have several rare
treats in store for them during the
coming winter. The opening mum
ber was gwen by Elias Day, char.
acterist, and to say that the three
hundred people who heard him
were highly entertained is putting
it rather mild. They were more
than pleased, and not one of those
present Monday night fails to
speak in highest praise of Mr. Day
as an entertainer
On this occasion Mr. Day ap-
peared to be IN his hippiest mood,
and seemed to carry his audience
with him in every sentiment por
trayed. His impersonatio ! of diff
ferent characters is almost perfect,
and that of the "k"ntucky Colo
nel," in particular, was artistic in
the highest degree. This alone
was worth the price OF admission.
We predict a. large attendance
at the following numbers of the
course. and should Mr.. Day come
again, some time, he will surely
be greeted with a crowded house.
La Junta tribune., 1903-10-28
ot.,o Oil Stock Advancing.

c. w. Bomgardner leaves next
Friday for Boulder for a few days
visit in the oil district. The prop
erty Of the Otero.Oil and Gas Com
pany, owned exclusively BY Otero
county residents, is developing
into one Of the best paying oil
propositions in the district. The
company has hve wells, four Of
which are producing oil wells.
Well No. 4 supplies gas enough to
run all the machinery OF the com
pany.
Last week the wells produced
$50 barrels of oil. The oil sells at
81 per barrel, and the expense of
operating the pumps is about $3.50
per month. II the present output
keeps up the income will be about
50, 900 per month, while the ex-
pense of operating is but $50 per
month. Otero stock is evidently
all right at the present moment
The output of the wells has al
ready paid for the property owned
by the company and all develop
ment work. There will be no
more development work at pres
ent The proceeds of the sale Of
OIL is TO he devoted to paying divi
dends.
La Junta tribune., 1903-10-28
voush's Companion 10, 1904.

As the years increase The
Youths Companion endeavors to
keep pace with them in all that is
wise. beautiful and progressive,
and not only to retain but to de-
serve the honorable and exception
ally high place It holds in the con
fidence and affection of three gen
erations Of readers. The greatest
living authors in all branches of
literature continue TO contribute
to it.
Among the important series of
articles will be one on the occupa
ton Of the farmer in many parts OF
the world-in England, in Ireland,
in India, in Argentina, et;.
The annual announcement mum
Der Of The Companion, describing
the principal features Of The Com
panion's new volume, will be sent
to any address, free.
The new subscriber Tor 1904 will
receive all the issues of The Com
panion for the remaining weeks Of
1909 free from the time of sub
scription; also The Companion
Calendar for 1904, autographed in
twelve colors and gold. The
Youths Companion, IA Berkley
| .treet, Boston, Mass.
La Junta tribune., 1903-10-28
More Big Engines.

The Santa Re has recently re
ceaved hve new engines from the
Baldwin Locomotive Works of the
"Mikado' type The engines are
monsters, and by tight squeeze
are Just able to get into the round
house after the tank has been re
moved. The engines, with the
tank attached, are seventy seven
feet long and weigh goo tons. The
taak holds $500 gallons OF water
and the boiler is over six feet in
diameter, with FIVE "dTiveTs" on
each side The engines are run
ming over the hill between this city
ami Ration.
La Junta tribune., 1903-10-28

north of MIR. Donahue's farm and
one half mile west OF the artesian
well.
John Wines mother and sister,
of Greenwood county, Kan, stop
ped over last week for a few days
visit with Mr.. Wine and Miss
Bertha. They were on their way
home to their new home in Laton,
Calf.
La Junta tribune., 1903-10-28
piScsrds Tor Sale.

Placards are ior saie at the
tribune Office, at the rate OF FIVE
cents each, which read as follows:
For Sale.
Lodging.
For Rent.
Boarding.
No Smoking.
Dressmaking.
No Hunting Allowed.
Boarding by Day or Week.
Extracts from the laws required
to be posted by boarding house
keepers If they would protect
themselves against dishonest
patrons.
La Junta tribune., 1903-10-28

A. II. Travis, Pittsburs. ...,-,.....-..... x
Independents. Rocky Ford .... ............ IL
Total. ....... IS
The N-wdale Melon Growers
Association in 1903 shipped 90
cars OF cantaioupes east, contain
ing in the aggregate 1925 stand
ard crates and g, 24S ponies, a total
Of 1898 crates. The average
prices received by the Newdale as
sociatioa during the season are the
highest IN the history OF the melon
and cantaloupe industry IN the
valley. A general average of 81 90
on standards an so cents on pony
crates for a seasons shipment Of
90 cars is certainly remarkable and
gives Newdale the belt for pIohta
BILE cantaloupe culture.
The association also shipped
I,i6I standards, I,Io3 ponies and
336 baskets by local express and
II cars of wateTmelons to Colorado
points.
As to individual shipments, C..
II. Hansen rs in class by him
self, as tar as the N-wdale associa
ton is concerned. From FIVE
acre plat he shipped 99I standards,
3SS ponies and i3 baskets, Ieceiv
ing therefor over 81, 800. or over
$500 an acre.
|. V. Deweese received nearly
81, 400 for the csntaloupes he ship.
ped from a trifl- less than four
acres.
+. ID VOORHEES, income from
about seven acres will foot up
nearly $3.50, and las Van kue
len received over $1,000 for the
output OF ten acres.
q. II Mumford received over
S7oo an acre Mr.. Mumiord nd
such fine melons that he ceased
picking for shipment on the 9TH OF
September in order to fill his many
orders for seed II his sales from
seed should b. counted in it would
raise his income per acre consider
able.
II. Woods sold sixty crates in
Chicago of the first shipments
made for Sro per crate, netting the
grower 81. SO per crate.
The total number of cars ship
ped from La unta this season was
eighteen, as compared with 2S
cars last season. The total mum
ber of crates shipped this season
was as follows. Standard, 4,o3r;
pony, 2,72,; total, 6,752 The
total receipts for standard crates
was So. 1886 81, an average of S2A
cents. The receipts for pony
crates were 1896 OF, an average OF
34K cents The total number of
crates shipped for the season, in.
cluding both standard and pony,
and some that were hauled to New
dale early in the season and ship
ped from that point. was 6,939,
and the talreceipts s., 5ee. an av-
erage per crate. pony and stand
ard. Of 5oA cents. The total
number Of crates shipped last sea
son was io,6o4, and the receipts
81, 4o4. 40, an average Of 10 cents
per Crate
The following table gives the
figures in detail OF shipments from
La unta, the number Of the car,
the date Of Shipment, prices re-
ceived for pony and standard
crates, and the point where sold.
A standard crate contains IS mel
ons, and pony crate 80 melons.
The shipments previous 10 Sep
tember 7d were hauled to New
dale, and give the prices received
La Junta tribune., 1903-10-28
eAnrA,ovee asruas. toa .so,.
erosess Receive ths largest astusas
known to cs1tstovps Culture In
the Asksnsss Valley.

The cantaloupe season, Just
closed. was the most phenomenal.
as regards individual profits, In the
history OF the industry in the Ar
kansas Valley Some OF the row
ers made good money and some
none at all, the early frost destroy
ing many fields in which harvest
ing had only commenced. Never
theless, the figures of actual cash
returns 'received by large ma
JoTity OF the grow rs prove that
cantalonpes are most profitable
crop to raise, and the losses by
frost tins year will not prevent a
larger acreage than ever before IN
1904
The commission men who hand
led the crop, and the number ot
carloads handled by each, are as
fellows;
N. q. Cocgins 4 Co.. Pittsburg ....,.-- 2is'
H. Wooi-- 'hleaso ....-.-- 20
Young \ Mathis, New York ....-.,.. .......... ss
T.. r. Nichols A Co. Chicago. ............. NJ
A. II. Travis, Pittsburp. 81
independents. Rocky Ford .... ............ III
Total. ....... IS
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1903-05-20
New Coal Land Opened.

G. b. Markle 81 Co. have commenced
work on their coal land at Helpers farm,
few miles east of town. A slope is
now being sunk to tap the basin in that
territory and work will be pushed rapid
ly during the summer months. Joseph
Kramer, OF town, is in charge OF the
force which is sinking the slope, and as
soon as a set OF boilers has been placed
in position the number engaged at the
work will be largely increased.
The firm is said to own fine bed of
coal at Keiper's and when the collery
is opened up it will furnish employ yment
to considerable number of men. The
new slope is located near the Jersey
Central tracks.
The output of the mine will be hauled
over a loce road which is to be built
from Helpers to Highland No. 1, where
IL will be cleaned and prepared for
market in new breaker which will be
erected near the site of the one torn
down some years ago.
Elaborate plans for the economical
transfer and handling of the coal be-
tween the mine and the breaker have
been prepared.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1903-05-20
Damage Case Non-Suited.

The case of John Jerczak, of town,
against the Freeland Electric Light,
Heat and Power Company was called
for trial on Monday before Judge Whea-
ton. Jerczak's fourteen-year-o old son
was killed by coming in contact with a
wire of the defendant company and the
father claimed damages. The boy
climbed pole to the porch of busi-
ness block on South Centre street and
while descending his foot came in con-
tact with wire, the result being elec.
trocution.
The company contended that the boy
had no license to trespass on the prop
erty and that he was guilty of negli-
gence.
The company's attorneys, one OF whom
was John M. Carr, Esq, of town, made
motion for a non-suit, which was
granted yesterday morning. Judge
Wheaton, in deciding the motion, stated
that the company had done all that
could be reasonably expected in safe
guarding the wire and could not be eY-
pected to anticipate accidents of the
character upon which the suit was
based.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1903-05-20
No Board of Health Yet.

There are not less than 150 pupils OF
the borough schools absent this week
on account of the prevalence of meas
les. Notwithstanding that the disease
shows no signs of abating, the reor-
ganization of the Board of Health has
not yet been accomplished.
Why this important matter is per-
mitted to drag along is up to somebody
to explain. The membership of the
new body has been chosen, bnt the
names have not yet been confirmed by
council, consequently the Board of
Health has no legal existence.
A special meeting of council to grant
the new board full power to enforce the
health laws and regulations is in order.
Homes wherein contagious diseases ex-
ist should be pacarded and indiscrimin-
ate visiting should be prevented, other
wise something more serious than
measles will show itself
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1903-05-20
Died Today From LockiaW.

Clinton M. Williams died at o'clock
this morning from Iockjaw at the home
OF his parents, Mr., and Mrs. Evan Will
liams, on Walnut street. On the Ilth
inst. he was severely injured at No, 5
coliery, Jeddo, by being caught uLder
heavy iron stack which he aud other
members of Marke q Co. S repair gang
were raising. He was hurt internally
and few days ago lockjaw set in and
death resulted at the hour stated iboye.
The deceased was aged 10 years,
months and 2 days. The funeral will
take place at O'Clock Saturday after
noon. Services will be conducted at
the Park M. E. church, after which the
interment will follow at Freeland ceme-
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1903-05-20
WORKING FOR
ANOTHER ROAD
Board Of Trade Is After the
Jersey Central.
Movement to Request the
Company to Extend From
Upper Lehigh to Freeland
Is Gaining in Strength.

A regular meeting Of the Board of
Trade was held last evening with Presi-
dent Oswald presiding. Mr. McGroar-
ty, one of the committee on mem bership,
reported list of nineteen names which
were added to the roll as members.
The dues of 81 per member for the year
accompanied the list. BY propositions
five other names were also placed on the
roll The industrial committee is in
correspondence with company which
desires to establish plant in town, but
for the present requested that they be
reported as making progress in the
matter.
The railroad committee, through Mr..
Crawford, reported that owing to a
press Of other matters they were some
what hampered in their work. The
committee proposes, before calling on
to make a collection of data regarding
incoming and outgoing shipments Of
freight and also to ascertain what as
surance, if any, merchants will be will
ing to give to another road.
In general discussion on railroads
the fact was brought out that the people
Of town are anxious to have the Central
Railroad extend its tracks to Freeland.
Mr.. Malloy spoke of the fact that
since the Lehigh Valley Railroad has
abandoned the use of its road east Of
town no excuse of touching Valley
territory would now hold good, and he
believed that If the proper officials were
acquainted with the opportunity await
Ing the company, by way of freight and
passenger business, the road would be
extended. A fair-sized body of work
men, he contended, could do the work
of grading and laying the rails from
Upper Lehigh to this town within one
month.
1t was also brought out that the
Central passenger traffic has largely in
creased lately. Patrons OF local busi-
ness houses residing in White Haven
and vicinity are anxious to have better
accommodations to continue their pat
ronage.
The mail committee reported mail ser
vice at present very good
The trolley committee reported prog
ress
The scenery committee had several
sites in view to have photographs taken,
but had done nothing definite.
A motion prevailed that the railroad
committee be increased by the addition
of three mem bers, with view Of push
ing the work. The improvement com
mittee was also increased by two to
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1903-05-20
Death of Henry Tuily.

Henry Tully, a respected resident of
town, died at 3 O'Clock yesterday morn
ing at his home on Adams street after
deceased was employed for a number Of
years and up to the time of his death on
the d. s. & $. Railroad, and was mem
ber of the Brotherhood of Railway Train
men. He was AZ years of age and is
survived by his wife, two sons, three
daughters and four brothers.
The funeral will take place at 0 O'Clock
Friday morning, followed by u requiem
mass at st. AIMS church. The inter
ment will be made at st. AIMS cemetery
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1903-05-20
One Days Accidents.

At Oakdale colliery yesterday three
accidents occurred. The first victim
was George Ejorko, of Japan, whose foot
was injured by having it run over by a
mine car.
Ignatius Constroso, of Ebervale, was
the next. He was severely squeezed
between cars.
John Gasco, of Milnesyille, was badly
cut about the face by falling coal.
AT No. colliery there was one serious
accident. Stanley Wascaveich, of Wash
ington street, was cut about the head
and face by fall of coal.
All the injured men were taken to
their homes.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1903-05-20
RELIGIOUS.
Wyoming Chassis to Hold Its Annual
Sessions in FreeIand Next Week.

Wyoming Chassis to Hold Its Annual
Sessions in FreeIand Next Week.
A st. Johns Reformed church, COM
mencing on Monday next, the annual
sessions of the Wyoming Chassis of the
Reformed Church in the United States
will be held and extensive preparations
have been made by the pastor Rev. j..
b. Kerschner, and members of the
church for the meetings.
The Wyoming Chassis consists of thirty
ministers aud thirty elders, representing
churches and charges located in Carbon,
Luzerne, Mon:our, Columbia and Suli-
van counties.
The public is kindly invited to attend
the sessions. The evening services will
be as follows:
HOLY COMMUNION AND OPENING SERVICES.
Monday, May 25, 7.30 p. .m.-The SER
vices at the altar will be conducted by
Rev. T. O. Stem and Rev. E. M. Beck
The sermon will be preached by the
president of classis, Rev. j. w. Reinecke.
After the sermon the Holy Communion
will be celebrated and the business ses-
sion will be formally opened with prayer.
HOME MISSIONS.
Tuesday, May 20, 8 p. m.-Rev. G. II.
Mutschler and Rev G. D. Lerch will be
in charge of the altar services.
Addresses will be delivered by Rev D.
w. Happel and Rev. A. II. Herbst Rev.
A. Houtz, presiding.
FOREIGN MISSIONS.
Wednesday, May 81, s p. m.-Rev. F.
II. Ruloff and Rev. j. w. Bell will be in
charge of the altar services
Addresses will be delivered by Rev.
ID. W. Ebbert and Rev. G. e. Limbert
Rev. $. c. Meckel, presiding.
CATECHIsATIoN-sUN SCHOOLS
YOUNG PEOPLES SOCIETIES.
Thursday, May 2s, s p. m.-Rev. W.
IL. Hoch and Rev. J. X. Adams will be
in charge of the altar services.
Rev. Z. o. Stem and Rev. C. H. Nuts
chler will deliver brief addresses on
"Catechtsation;" Rev E. M. Beck and
Rev. E. S. Noll on young Peoples So
ceties;" Rev. G. e. Correll and Rev. p
H. Hoover, on sunday Schools;" Rev.
M. l.. Firor, presiding,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1903-05-20
New Athletic Park.

The use of two-acre plot of ground
tic Association by G. b. Markle & Co.,
and the same will be cleared, powed, en-
closed and leveled by the mem bers.
association proposes to make of it an
ideal athletic park. The clearing of the
ground has already been commenced
and the work of getting it in shape for
outdoor sports will be pushed rapidly.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1903-05-20
Held Preliminary Meeting.

A conference was held at Pottsvile
last evening between District Presidents
Nichols, Dettrey and Fahy, of the
United Mine Workers, and General Su-
perintendent II. C. Luther, of the Phla-
delphia and Reading Coal and Iron Com
pany, all members of the Cancellation
Board recommended in the award of
the Anthracite Strike Commission.
They laid out preliminary work for
future meetings, when the matters to
be submitted will be gone over.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1903-05-20
Weather Signals.

On and after tomorrow evening
weather signals for the following day
will be sounded at 6 p. m. by the whistle
at the Salmon iron works, as follows:
One long blast-Fair weather.
Two long blasts-Rain or snow.
Three long blasts-Local rain.
Four long blasts-Showers, followed
by fair weather.
One short blast-Lower temperature.
Two short blasts-Iiigh temperature.
Three short blasts-Cold wave.
One long, three short blasts-Fair
weather, with cold wave.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1903-05-20
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.

Sub District No. /, of District No Z,
U. M. w. Of A, composed Of local unions
in the Panther Creek valley, has appro-
priated 1,20O for the erection OF
monument on the spot where Patrick
Sharpe, a striker, was murdered last
summer at Nesquehoning. The monu-
ment will be unveiled on the first ami.
versary of his death, August Is.
The annual convention OF the Cath.
olic Total Abstinence Union of Scran-
ton diocese began its sessions this morn
ing at Jermyn, Lackawanna county.
The Young Mems Corps is represented
by John Meehan, John Gaffney aud
Thomas johnson, and ST. AIMS Cadets
by Edward McIIugh.
The supreme court has refused a new
trial to Peter Lenouskey, convicted of
the murder of Anthony Senneck In the
Exeter mine, near Wilkesbarre. The
supreme court in its opinion orders the
death sentence imposing by the Lu-
zerne court carried out according to law.
Michael Shear, aged "a years, died at
his home In Eckley yesterday afternoon
He is survived by one son, Theodore, of
Eckley, and one sister, who resides in
Plttsburg. The funeral will take place
tomorrow morning. Interment will be
made at st. AIMS cemetery.
strength and vigor come of good
food, duly dgested Force, IA ready to-
serve wheat and barley food, adds no
burden, but sustains, nourshes, in.
vigorates"
Joseph Powderly, x-postmaster of
Carbondale, brother of Hon. L. V. Pow
derly, the former labor leader and late
commissioner general of immigration,
died on Saturday at Eagle Pass, Texas,
where he had been inspector of immigra-
tion since 1898.
Rev. F. Marshal, of Freeland; Rev. j.
P. Buxton, of Drifton, and w. B. Fry,
of Drlfton, are at Carboudale this week
attending the annual diocesan conven-
tion of the Protestant Episcopal Church.
Screen windows and screen doors are
selling at lowest prices at Brkbeck's.
A Wilkesbarre officer came to town
yesterday afternoon and served sub
poenas on half dozen saloon keepers,
in which they are charged with having
lotmachines in their business places.
The employees of the Wilkesbarre and
Hazleton Railway donned their uniforms
yesterday for the first time. The suit
is the regulation blue and white caps
and the outfit looks neat.
George Shambora, of Washington, D.
c., was visitor to town this week. He
was called as witness in the damage
suit of Jerczak VS.. Electric Light Com
pany.
All kinds OF ice cream at Merkt's.
John j. Stahl, whose home is in town,
has been promoted to corporal of the
United States Marine Corps. At present
he is stationed in Porto Rico
AT the home of the bride in West
Hazleton, on Saturday next, Arthur
Heckler, of Drifton, and Miss Lizzie
Schroeder will be married
James E. Griffith has contracted to
build a single dwelling house on West
Chestnut street, Biryanton, for John
Drobeck.
Notice OF an examination of candi-
dates for mine inspectors in two districts
is given in this issue.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ii. w. Fackler left to-
day to spend the summer at Sea Isle
City, N. j.
Rpnutiful hn m m nplyS n Rirly hankis
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1903-05-20
AnSlaDGS Of Men

Can be fitted and suited here.
We have clothes made for the
"hard to fits" and we fit them.
Many stout and slim men who give
up trying to buy clothes ready
made, come here and find exactly
what they want If you are an
extra tall, short or fat man come
and see what we can do for you.
Well surprise you with the
clothes; possibly more with the
prices-for, being unusual in
shape, you've had to pay penalty
to your tailor We do away with
that and charge you no more than
we do the ordinary built man.
We also have a large line of
Ladies' and Gents Furnishings,
Hats, Caps, Neckties, Dry Goods,
Notions, etc. Large line Of
Trunks and Suit Cases.
JOHN SHIGO,
1dd SDu+b Cap+ra gtraot
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1903-05-20
Iron Works Directors.

The following officers have been
chosen by the directors OF the Salmon
Iron Company
President-Dr. N. Maley.
Vice presidential. Rudewick.
Secretary-Thomas Evans.
Treasurer-W. E. Oberrender.
The company is in prosperous con-
dition and the officers expect to be able
to continue the plant In operation dur
ing the summer,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1903-05-20
BASE BALL.

The Regulars are the latest aspirants
for honors and are ready to meet any
team in the vicinity composed of players
under 16 years. The club consists of
the following: b. Campbell, C; Nc
Nulty, p; p. Campbell, p;, Albright, 1b;
McNelis, 2b; Kleltz, SIS; ]. Campbell, 3b;
Huller, rf; Rogan, CT; Gallagher, IT,