Wilkes-Barre Times Leader from Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania • 5

THE EVENING LEADER, WILKES-BAKRE, THURSDAY, AUGUST 26, 1886. school. During the present summer, he ADDITIOML HAZLETON. attendants, and all win find his hotel a comfortable place in which to spend their time while is the city. His bar is always liberally stocked with choice varieties of drinks, and his cigars are the best in the.

market His tables are laden with the gaasonable luxuries, and his constant aim is to please bis patrons in every particular, The Merchants'. V'i Frank Houser's Merchants' HoteL112 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, is the best place for guests. A first-class house in every respect -i The CoMaopelitas. The Cosmopolitan Hotel, 149 and 151 East Market Street, i corner, of Washington, Wilkes-Barre, has attained an enviable popularity 'under the efficient management of Mr. A.

Gothold, the present proprietor, and 1s provided with all the home comforts so desirable to one away from home. In short, he keeps a good bar, sets a good table, and in every detail conducts a well appointed hostelry. Sew Tork LiackEoom. The New York Room, 134 East Markets tree WOkes-Barre whither it was recently removed is a popular resort for all who desire meals promptly and a capacity of Director and proved himself a staunch advocate of the public school system and a faithful friend of tbe His placa of business is located on the corner of the Square facing Center street and two doors above the postoffice. Looking over the list, the gentleman has a first class stock in general boots and shoes, fresh fish and oysters in their day, together with all kirn's of vegetables; also agent for the new Home Sewing Machine.

Mr. Stafford is a fraternity man, and has for many years been an active member of the Lodge of Odd Fellows, No. 635, of Butler, and secretary of the Bed Men. The Freeland Hose Com- any entrust th records of their proceed-lgstoMr. Stafford.

A Thorough Baainess Man and a et.tivo Citixen. The subject of tbis sketch is no stranger to the people of Luzerne county. Isorn near White Haven in 1842, at the age of 21 he began his business career as clerk for the firm of Sharp, Weise Company, at Eckley. Here he remained until '64, when, because of the troublous condition of the times, he donned the blue and with musket in hand hastened to the scene of carnage. Receiving his discharge in 1886, he returned to his home and immediately thereafter engaged as first clerk in the company store at Drifton.

Faithful to the duties assigned him he soon elicited the confidence of those high in authority, an1 through a succession the three years of The Ceatral Hotel. Agood hotel is an indlspensible Institution to any community. Its success depends upon its location, capacity and management. As tor the location, none better in the limits of the borough could have been obtained, -for the structure stands upon a lot that is centrally located and surrounded by a wealth of foliage that makes it the favorite resort in the summer. Tbe Central is second to none, in capacity ia town, save the Birkbeck Block; possesses large, airy rooms, a spacious veranda, over which extends a balcony the entire width of the house.

Though there, are thirty compartments and over fifty guests can be comfortably entertained, yet almost every day the management is obliged, because of the want of room, to refuse lodgings. The popularity that the hotel enjoys is due to the efficient and genial landlord, Mr. A. C. Heiney, whose experience of twenty years ia both hotel and boarding houses enables him to cater successfully to the Wants of the traveling public.

Commercial agents have learned this fact and call on their friend "Heiney" Invariably when business invites them to Freeland. To accommodate this class of patrons, the enterprising landlord has fitted up a sample room for the commercial fraternity, something that can be found in no other hotel in Free-land. There is a bar in connection with the place, stocked with the best liquors in town, a pool room and barber shop in the Dasement beneath, and a stable in the rear, where the best accommodations for the comfort of the equine family may be obtained. Bakery, Confectionery and Ice Crenm. The family bakery of Albert H.

Jacobs, 22' Centre street, is noticeable for its neatness and inviting appearance. The goods are displayed in a most inviting manner, looking so clean and wholesome, and sending out so delicate an aroma as to sharpen thje appetites of all who enter. Everv feature of the place betokens the enterprise of the proprietor. Several kinds of bread are provided for the varying appetites of the customers, including the common white, graham, rye, Vienna and the rich, fine grained cream loaves, white rolls, buns, biscuits, complete a variety which should satisfy the most exacting. Cookies, pies and fancy cakes provided for elaborate occasions can be served on short notice.

Albert H. is the son of Mr. Jacobs, of Hazleton, the far famed confectioner, whose ice cream takes the premium wherever it goes. Learning the business with his father and spending all his life in the manufactory of sweet goods, he comes to Freeland to do his best and furnish the people with the celebrated Jacob's ice cream, retail and wholesale. His stock of candies is fresh from the moulds and there is an infinite variety of the French, stick, mized and boxed ready for wholesale trade.

The bakery in connection with the establishment is under the immediate supervision of Charles E. Bender, a man who thoroughly understands his business and he is aided in his work by the services of three men. Gents' Furnishing Goods. Diagonally across the street from the Central Hotel and adjoining Henry Koon's furniture store is a place of business whose proprietor is John Smith. The firm was originally Smilh, Miller Company, but four years ago they dissolved, and Smithy, as he is familiarly called, took possession of the stock and has marched on to victor y.

Coming to this town in the days of its infancy, and tiding over those scenes of ap-parant inactivity, he is now one of the established merchants of the town. and can ipe a stock that would do justice to the largest towns in the state. To please his custom ers, he spares neither tinie nor money, and men, women and childreu can obtain of this gentleman anything in the shoe line cf whatsoever quality, and for nrices suitable to all. He al.so has hats and cuds that would not belittle the dieuitv of a'orincM to don; elegant ties, cuffs and collars, suspenders, hosiery and handkerchiefs to be brief, a complete assortment; of first-class furnishing goods for gentlemen are kent on the shelf every season of the year. Mr.

Smith is a remarkably modest man, little inclined to talk of his achievements, lie says he does a plain, straightforward business, endeavoring to deal fairly by all and give full value for all he receives. The Leading Merchant of Beaver Mcndi w. The firm of T. K. Williams Son has a reputation as broad a the mountain upon which we lower enders live.

The business began under the name of Wcoi worth and Williams in 1875, and was thus carried on by them until February, 1877, when Wood-worth withdrew and T. K. Williams be -came the sole proprietor. Mr. Williams, enlarging his business by starting a butchery and devoting his entire attention to fhe interests of the same, his eldest son, T.

H. Williams, in July, 1882, took entire charge of the store. The steady growth of the trade during the past four years of the new management is prima facie evidence that the proprietor has studied the interests of the public as well as his own. Poor goods and high prices are not conducive to success in any line of business, and in these days of sharp competition, the dealer who succeeds must cut his corners close and be content with a moderate profit, while the goods he sells must be of such quality as to stand the test of time. This is T.

H. Williams' notion of doing things Commercial agents declare him to be thehrewdest buyer on the mountain. Purchasing large quantities of merchandise at special rates for cash, accounts for his ability to place his goods before the public at such astounding figures, keeping two delivery wagons busy the entire year hauling commodities to purchasers. His store is the most spacious building in Beaver Meadow. The first floor is stocked with general merchandise, embracing a full stock of boots and shoes, flour and feed, confectionery and fruit, while an examination of the up stairs department will reveal a splendid assortment of tinware, queensware, wood and willow ware, together with an immense storeroom of furniture well intended to grace the kitchen as well as the parlor.

Tommy has also as au annex to his business, a large livery stable and can furnish you with a turnout, the best in the market. He is also agent for the National Steamship Line. A Mew Departure. Messrs. William and Daniel Kline, two rising young men of Freeland, commenced wholesaling and retailing lime and builders' supplies about three yearaago.

Their place or business on Walnut street below Pine was originally a small structure, but one year ago, increasing their line of goods by the addition of flour, feed, hay and grain, they were also obliged to enlarge their store house, and to-day this place of business compares favorably with the largest of the town. Ingenious chutes for the reception of the cereal have been constructed, thus facilitating the handling of large orders with dispatch, while compartments well adapted for the storage of hay. together with apparatus designed for handling the same, are features original with this firm. But this is not the extent of improvements. The company is putting in an engine with necessary machinery to manufacture chop, and will then be ready to enter into; an extensive wholesale trade in the article.

Kline Bros, constructed before their store a scales, the first and only scales in town, which is another erreat hit. and demonstrates business ideas. William is an official of Coxe Bros, 'and and devotes his time in the office at Drifton, leaving Dan to transact the business of the fr-n. Continued en eighth page. velous success during their business career.

announced himself a candidate for the Fourth Legislative district, and his friends are using every esort in their power to se cure for him the nomination. Having al ways Dee a Dard working; man, and, in fact, a laboring man, he would be the roper person to represent the people of lis district which is so lareelv com nosed of workingmen whose interests are being con tinually irampiea apon. nominated ana elected the peop'e of this district can rest assured that they will have a representative at Harrisburg possessed of good judg ment ana; souua common Air, Grimes, for a short time, was local editor of the Plain Speaker. A Large Business. H.

Steiner became a merchant in Freeland in March, 1883. At first his stock could be confined to the narrow limits of the smallest Btore to town;" but his strict attention to business, courtesies shown customers, wm sw.uumw. iLUj. htvj an wa otuo, and at the expiration of two years he rented one of the largest store rooms in town, Mr. Steiner not only enjoys the reputation of possessing the most complete stock of its kind in town, but the leading store in me nne oi gooas ne carries in this region.

Located as it is near the corner of Centre and South streets, in close proximity to the Lehigh Valley railroad, patrons from a distance take advantage of the opportunity to patronize the store in the community, viz: Steiner's Bargain Store, Although there are several other stores of the same variety here, yet none of them are able to undersell him, simply because ne Duys nis goods direct from the lactones, tnus enaming mm to wage war witn nis competitors. Yes, his designs that ornament hi3 store ironi are Demg imitated all over town, showing the gentleman's ability ana good judgment as a merchant. The skillful arrangement of the compartments anu rasteiui display oi goods are pleasing in tne extreme to. the spectator, which ac counts for the crowded condition of this place of business almost nightly. His stock of jewelry, fancy goods, hard ware.cutlery.glass and ana picture frames, dry goods, tinware, lamp goods, toys, and in short, a complete assortment of everything necessary to beautify and meet the requirements of home, are of the most reliable character and fresh from tbe best markets in the land.

The -entire business is conducted by N. Steiner, son of the proprietor. The Jieadins Jewelers. The jewelry store formerly owned by Frank Forsehner.was purchased November last, by Messrs. Bock and Glover, of Hazleton.

These gentlemen are skillful and experienced watchmakers and jewelers, and Mr. Glover, who has so recently taken unto himself a partner for life, has likewise taken charge of this important branch of their business and is ready to do your watch good repair, and manufacture jewelry, pins and badges, and carve the most unique monograms possible. Their spacious store room and pretty cases are filled with musical instruments of almost every variety clocks of elegant design and varied prices, watches for ladies and watches for gentlemen, of gold and of silver, together with a fiae assortment of chains, rings, pins, charms, supple mented by a full and complete line of silverware. Anything in the iewelrv line not in stock at Freeland. can.

in short order, be obtained from the firm's store at Hazleton. Mr. Glover is also agent for the Miller organ, manufactured at Lebanon. Liquors, Dry Goods and Groceries. Anthony Rudewick is a native of Poland, Itussia, and emigrated to this country in 1873.

The first seven years of his so journ on this side of the Atlantic were variously employed in Shenandoah, out west, and in Upper Lehigh, all the time imiliarizing himself with the English language. In 1880 he engaged in the mercantile business at South Heberton, and in February, 1881, was Durned out. Proving himself to be possessed of more man ordinary ability as a man of business, and yet with scarcely any experience, he soon recovered from the loss and to-day has the largest store in the place. Mr. Rudewick is an extensive dealer in groceries, provisions, flour, feed and hay, dry goods, notions, boots, shoes and' clothing, tin, glass and hardware, and liquor by the quart.

The gentleman not only enjoys an extensive patronage among those of his own national following, bt six years in the business taught him the character of American living and the nature or his stock is adapted to the wants of all classes. Anthony is a full fledged citizen and the possessor of a large and profitable farm in Sandy Bun, all the result of a trip to America. A Successful Contractor. J. M.

(Junius originally hailed from Butler Valley, and first obtained employment on the mountain in 1866 as journeyman for the Upper Lehigh Coal Company. His intense desire -to become a good mechanic and execute his own designs made him a faithful employe, and for two years he served the company with credit to himself and profit to the firm. In 1868. when South Heberton began to enlarge her borders and carpenters were in demand, Mr. Cunlus became an assistant to an extensive builder and for six months labored as second place.

His natural ability for the work and a desire to launch out in the world for himself, induced bim to enter the business of contractor, and from that day to the present he has been thus employed. Since the great boom inaugurated in Freeland in 1880, Mr. Cunius has had yearly more than he could do. His business at first demanded one horse and two assistant carpenters; to-day ten horses and from seven to ten men are almost constantly engaged performing the work in hand. In 1884 this solid contractor paid out $37,000 for material alone and erected sufficient buildings to make a good sized village.

Mr. Cunius has an immense store of lumber In stock, from the heavy foundation timbers to the shingles, for the roof, together with all kinds of trimmings, doors, windows, etc. He also delivers all the coal retailed at Coxe's breaker, at Drif ton, to consumers. An Enterprising Milliner. Mrs.

M. L. Lubrecht is among the oldest residents of the place. Coming to Free-land in 1871 and opening a dress-making establishment in connection with a millinery store, her place of business has a history that antedates the very name of the town itself. During all these years this estimable lady has devoted her attention to the avocation peculiarly interesting to her, and the latest styles of hats and dresses in eastern cities have found a prompt imitation in Mrs.

Lubrecht, and her patrons leave her shop with garments in haimony with the demands of the hour. Employing skillful and experienced seamstresses, orders are promptly filled and good work performed every time. In addition to the foregoing Mrs. Lubrecht keeps oa hand a fine stock and full line of millinery goods, notions and fancy goods, always a fine selection of feathers, flowers, ribbons, plumes, birds for hats, laces, embroidery, buttons, dress trimmings, collars, both for ladies and children, etc. Experience is a good teacher, as the old adage has it, but might we not, with the same propriety, affirm that experience is a good fitter? These requisites meet in the subject of this sketch, which accounts for the satisfactory condition of trade even In the face of the depressed condition of the times.

Groceries, Boots, Shoes and Vegetables. W. G. Stafford Is one of our business men that took a course of instruction in the mines previous to his embarkation in the grocery business, and labored with the Upper Lehigh Company for sixteen years. He served a term of three years In the JL ContinatlM mt the History mt Her Hiir iBiereatv-C'Urk'a Steam Flutes Hoase.

To the Hazletonian. who has the mterest and welfare of the borough at heart, nothing is more pleasing than to learn pf the various industries established meeting with prosperity rather than to see them complete failures. 1 Jul industry that fa deserving of more than a passing notice is the steam fitting establishment of John Clark, on South Wyoming street, in Eisner's brick building. Mr. Clark is one of EazletonY widest and most favora-bry known citizens, being a native of town and having graduated as a machinist and steam fitter in the Lehigh Valley Locomotive Works, this borough.

It is hardly neceseary for us to give a biography of the gentleman, -so well is he known in this section. He has for several years represented some of the largest steam-- heating companies in this -and New York state. About two years ago he embarked "for himself in the business of steam heating. The good work he has performed in that time is the best possible recommendation he -can receive as a mechanic. It is a certain guarantee that when he acccepts a contract it will be performed in strict conformity to the plans and specification as presented.

The Tamaqoa School Board indorses his workmanship in commendable terms. The atmosphere of the building last wiDter, prior to Mr. Clark heating it. gave poor satisfaction, although a heating apparatus bad been put in a few years ago at considerable expense to the borough taxpayers. He also fitted up a new school building in Weatherly, despite the fact that proposals were sent by firms in New York, Allentown and Phila-deiphia, offering to perform the work much cheaper, but the contract was awarded to Mr.

Clark because of the excellent reputation he has attained since engaging in the business. He also performed in a satisfactory manner the contract of fitting up two school Luildings in this borough and also St. Ann's Convent at Free-land, a building completed last spring. He has just been awarded tbo contract of placing his steam heating apparatus, of the latest modern, improvement, in the Pennsylvania Hotel, Pottsville. Mr.

Clark's enterprise deserves the hearty support of all our citizens who feel that home industries should be supported, when able to compete, not only in workmanship of the finest quality, but also in prices. The Arcade Restaurant. The Arcade restaurant on North Wyoming street is presided over by Neil Paul, a thorough gentleman, perfectly acquainted with every detail connected with the business. He is genial and courteous in his treatment of customers, and his bar is stocked at all times with beverages of a superior quality. All who enter the place are on an -quality and treated alike.

Linuekin's Bleachery. The attention of the people of the lower nd is called to the hat bleaching and manufacturing establishment of Mr. C. A. Linue-kin, 483 South Main street, Wilkes-Barre.

He conducts the largest business of this kind this side of Philadelphia, and his patronage extends to the Delaware boundary on the south and the New York line on the north. He also conducts a cleaning and scouring department, in which old clothes are thoroughly renovated and made as good as new, and his laundry, provided- with all the latest and most improved machinery necessary to the business, serves a large patronage. His establishment is complete throughout and he has the facilities for doing the largest business, in everyjdepartmenl. of anv similar toouse in tlus part ot the state. Orders by mail are solicited and receive prompt attention.

A Good Hotel. When in Wilkes-Barre, Hazleton people ill Cud the Merchants Hotel, 113 Public Square, a desirable place to put up at. Most careful attention is paid to the accommodation of all guests. Everything neat, clean and attractive. Homelike comforts.

Hazleton' Lending Stationer. Robert L. Martin, the popular stationer and bookseller, number 20 Broad has a place of business centrally located, convenient to Markle's bank, McClure's drug store, and the postofnce. The gentlemanly proprietor has been handling his line of goods for six years, ank with his experience is thoroughly familiar with the necessary requisites that go to make up a first class stock in a well regu lated nook and stationery store. In a conversation with the writer information was received that wall paper was a specialty, and that as fins a quality of the article was carried as you will find anywhere in the city.

Shades for windows of all varieties are in stock all the time. It would be wise for the patrons of our public schools, who are about to place their children under the instruction of the teacher, to know that Mr. Martin has a complete line of school books both for borough and township schools, and a great variety of toys for those whose ages will net yet admit them to our schools; leather goods, standard gold pens, and pencils, blank books, hymn books and Bibles. The works of the leading writers, both of the past and present, in elegant styles of binding, are on the list, together with the most authentic histories of this and other lands. All the New York and Philadelphia daily papers, and cigars of the finest qualities are here.

A large line of fancy goods for presents, stationery of every description, beautiful albums for photos and scrap, make up a considerable portion of the stock. He deals largely in inks, mucilage, etc. Agent for orsans and Hazleton Bros Martin is assisted in his work by his brother i til u. As Goad as the Best. Anyone who has traveled to any extent is well aware of the inconvenience and discom forts one frequently encounters in the majority of hotels scattered- here and there throughout the country.

A really good hotel is a rarity, forno matter how many good features uicie may ue, in nine cases out ol ten there are objectionable ones sufficient to overbalance them all. Happily this cannot be said of the North urancn Hotel, 7 and 9 South Canal street, of which Mr. Wm. Evans is the proprietor. His house presents manifold attractions to me traveling public, and he who cannot mage nimseii comrortable there need not try anywhere else.

His accommodations are unsurpassed, his bar is well stocked with the choicest wines, liquors and cigars, his terms are moderate and in every respect he caters to the interests of his patrons, with an eye single to their comfort and welfare while under his charge. Hazleton people, when visiting the city, will find him a thoroughly genial landlord and his house one of the best in the vicinity. A Well Stacked Bar. The bar of the Merchants' Hotel, 112 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, is always stocked with the best of refreshments. Drop in and try tnem.

Frank Houser, proprietor. Wholesale Liquor Dealer, Jno. A. Heary, proprietor of the wholesale liquor store, 127 East Market street, Wilkes-Barre, invites bis Hazleton friends to call upon him when in the city and assures them a cordial welcome and the best of treatment He. can supply the retail dealers of the lower end with the best brands of liquors of all kinds at prices which make it an inducement for them to patronize mm in preference to the larger city houses.

He is right here among his friends, is thoroughly reliable and the quality of the goods purchased may be relied upon. St. Charles Hotel, Wilkes-Barre. There is scarcely a passes but one or another of Hazleton's residents is in Wilkes-Barre and good hotel accommodations are with these visitors the first consideration. JOr.

J. who well known throughout Lazerne and Schuylkill counties. ot the St Charles JSi Mam street. thoroughly refitted it, and can now offer rare Inducements to the traveling public. He pays considerable attention to the accommodation of jurymen and other court A Glimse at of the Thriving Towns of the Lower End.

A reference to the article entitled Early Hazleton, will inform the reader that Pardee came to Hazleton in 1836 and com-menced the work of sinking; the first slope at West Hazletoa. Associated with him in this enterprise was Joseph Birkbeck, Sr. When the work was accomplished and the terms of the agreement complied with," Mr. Birkbeck: went tCvSouthJHeberton and purchased 409 acres of land. The place was originally called Pleasant Valley, afterwards Heberton, in honor of Mary Heber-ton, who owned the Upper Lehigh tract The proprietors aim was to develop the land and devote his attention to agricultural pursuits, and to that end cleared a few acres of land in the vicinity of the old public school house, a property of Foster township.

Advised by Philip Hess and 'Squire Gilmore, two thirfty farmers Butler Valley, to dispose of the extreme north and south wings of the estate and farm the ridgy center he did so, and sold lots of fifty acres each respectively to Jacob Smith, Aaron Howey, Thomas Broome and Joseph Hughes, and ten acres to the Boston Coal Company. This was before the discovery of coal in this section of the lower end. In 1871, August Donop, purchased of Mr. Birkbeck thirty acres and laid the same out in town lots, and. thus became the reputed founder of Freeland.

Joseph Birkbeck, Sr diedjin 1871, and his son Matthew conducted the operations on the farm and thus continued to be employed up to the time of his decease. Joseph, the eldest son, commenced his business life at Eckley, as a butcher, where he remained six years, and then went to Foundryville, to engage in an iron enterprise. Seeking a more extensive field in which to exercise his business inclination, he went to Wilkes-Barre and plunged into the real estate business. He is now one of the monied men of that city. Thomas Birkbeck was born in184G, and early in life commenced pickiDg slate at Eckley for 25 cents per day.

Later, he was employed driving cattle for Frank Parsons, an extensive drover from Troy, IS. Y. He went into the army in '63 and after his discharge sought work at Audenried in the employ of Butcher Hamburgh, where he remained eighteen months. In 1866 he married a Miss SDedden, daughter of the late 'Squire cSnedden, and commenced the butcher business for himself, shortly after, at South jHeberton. His great business tact soou developed itself, the consequence of which was the upbuilding of one of the mo3t extensive trades of the kind in the lower end.

Mr. Birkbeck has always used his time and money to further the interest of the community in which he lived, and thus his own, and the Birkbeck Block, the Central Hotel and a large number of cosy tenement houses that beautify Freeland, are the results of his enterprise. Id 1885 he built a magnificent home between South Heberton and Freeland, and in April last retired from business to devote bis attention to the estate. Mr. Birkbeck is real estate agent of the family, manager of the Freeland Water Works, an enterprise perfected by the Birkbeck and a wholesale dealer in cattle.

In 1875, Freeland had a population of 100 inhabitants, in 1880 the number had increased to 400 and now with the annexation of South Heberton, Five Points and Coxe addition, an aggregation of 5,500 people results. The public schools are in a flourishing condition. By various gradations, additional building and a thorough course of common school instruction, good work is being done. All over the town churches are being erected and soon the wayward and prodigal sons will be brought under the ameliorating influence of the truth as it is in Christ Jesus. A fire company has been organized and some of the leading citizens of the place are a part of its membership.

A handsome engine, with an abundance of hose, fire plugs and all necessary appliances, have been provided to render efficient service in the event a disastrous conflagration. And we would not overlook a consideration of that agency so potent in the education of the masses, to-wit: The printing press. In 1881 Owen Fowler, the editor and proprietor of the Freeland Progress, came to this town, a pilgrim and a stranger. We say a pilgrim, for the gentleman had traveled extensively through nine states in the union, and in all of these was engaged for a longer or shorter period on some newspaper. He commenced the career of a journalist as compositor and assistant editor of the Danville News, was employed as foreman on the Mountain Echo, and filled the Mt.

Carmel News with the latest news of the day. Mr. Fowler is no longer a stranger. The people all over the lower end hear from him with pleasure weekly. With its notes and personals and sensible editorials, combined with forcible advertisements, the Progress is without a parallel among the weekly issues of the county.

Having thus briefly touched upon the founders, the churches, public schools, water company, fire company, the press, of Freeland, the remaining portion of this department of the Evening Leadek will be devoted to the business interests of the place, with a view of benefiting both buyer and seller, and the eneral edification of the public at large. As Honored Citizen. The subject of this sketch is a rising young man of the town. When the 'Squire, as he is familiarly called, was but comparatively a young boy, his parents moved from Hazleton to this place. That was over twelve years ago, when there were not a Dove a dozen Houses the village.

A short time after coming to Freeland he went back to Hazleton to learn the watchmaking trade with S. D. Engle, the inventor of the "Eighth Wonder," or Engle P. lni Jr hnt fnr anuria vooenn clock, but for some reason his-father took him again and taught him the shoemaking uaue. jh mis ianer employment ne worked until of age.

During the years that he worked at his trade he was a close student, always thinking that in some way or other he could better his condition if he only tried. He succeeded in educating himself to such a standard that the day after he became of age he concluded to 6trike out for himself in the world, take time by the forelock, and do the best he could. Accordingly in the same week he went to Lehigh county, passed a satisfactory examination and was appointed to teach a school in Slatington. uuring the same week he went to Wilkes-Barre, passed the examination -before the Board of Examiners, and registered as a law student in the office of Alfred Darte, at that time District Attorney. After finishing his term of teaching, he went to the Kutztown Normal School, the only school he ever attended except the public schools.

After quitting the Normal with one term's experience, he went immediately to Wilkes-Barre and took up the study of law in his preceptor's office. While in Wilkes Barre he heard of a vacancy existing in the office of Justice of the Peace in Foster township, his old home and where his parents still lived, and acting upon the advice of Mr. Darte, for the practice he would get in such an office, he petitioned Governor Hoyt for the appointment and received it He had been in office but a few. weeks when the Democrats of the township, without any solicitation upon his part, nominated and elected him. He has held the offlce-for four years and is respected by all who know nim.

In January, 1883, he was married to an estimable young lady of this place. Miss Bertha A. Schmidt, daughter of the Rev. J. H.

Schmidt. Mr. Grimes" has always taken an active interest in politics, both in the county and in his own district, and is a staunch Democrat of the old Jeffersonian any hour, want them served in a palatable manner and at reasonable prices. These are prominent characteristics of the house, and the proprietor, Mr. A.

Ebert. spares no pains to give satisfaction to all who patronize him. A well stocked bar is a popular adjunct of the lunch room, and from it the choicest wines and liquors are dispensed. Fruit at Broad Brothers'. The fruit season is now at its height and the excellent quality of the stock received at Broad emporium on East Market street, Wilkes-Barre, elicits universal comment Especially is this the fact in regard to peaches, and the remark is heard on every side that such nice ones were never before seen in the city.

Large, ripe and luscious, of delicate flavor and peculiarly adapted for canning and preserving purposes, they are the housewife's delight. The Broad Bros, receive large quantities daily, and car load after car load is unloaded at their popular house, and thence distributed to all sections of the surrounding country, which are reached by their wagons daily. All orders are promptly filled, and the fruit is warranted to be in prime condition. Prices are always reasonable. Wilkes-Barre's Boston Store.

The Boston Store of Messrs. Fowler, Dick Walker on South Main street, Wilkes-Barre, is so well known throughout the county that to present any really new information concerning its many attractive features is a task difficult' of accomplishment. The store has been a success from its verv start, and as the years ad vanced, additions and enlargements were necessitated by the constantly increasing trade, until now the store is the largest in the city. In fact, two store rooms have been transformed into one, being connected by large arches, and still more room could be utilized were it possible to secure it. The stock is large, embraces everything belonging to the trade dry goods, notions, etc.

and all is so arranged as to present an attractive and decidedly pretty appearance. Window and interior decoration has always been a specialty with the firm and the press of the city has on many occasions given detailed accounts of their more particularly attractive displays in this direction. A large force of cltrks is employed to attend to the wants of the numerous patrons, and the confusion incident to the employment of a large numoer or casn boys has been avoided by the adoption of the automatic cash-carrying system, which was first seen in operation in this city at the enterprising Boston Store. Taken all in all, there is not cannot be a more complete and popular business House in tne city, and "the Hazleton branch of Norman, Mackie elsewhere alluded to in these columns, is no less jxspular in that locality. J.

Stern Co. The Mammoth Clothing House properly named of Messrs. J. Stern of South Main street, Wilkes-Barre, is worthy a visit by every one. An immense stock of the finest goods, foreign and domestic, is carried in the custom department, from which are turned out the most stylish and best fitting suits seen upon the streets of the city.

Their experienced cutter, mr. mate J. atepnezis, is without a rival in the state, and as he guarantees perfection of fit there is no risk in leaving an order with the firm. There is also a large ready-made clothing department, in which may be found a complete stock of garments of the latest styles not the usual shoddy make of goods, but in them is represented the labor of the most skilled tailors in the country. Everything about them is worthy of recommendation and it is not at all difficult to suit one's self from this stock.

In the boot and shoe department, also a mammoth annex, will be found the fines quality of foot wear of all kinds, and style is a predominating feature of all the goods here carried. Fine and well made boots and shoes, both for ladies and gentlemen, are here in abundance and endless variety and a more extensive stock is not shown anywhere outside the largest cities. Just now Messrs. Stern Co. are slaughtering all summer goods, to make room for the fall importation, and chances for bargains rarely met with are being offered.

They are gentlemen who conduct their business upon honest business principles, and sauare dealing and fair representation are among their most prominent characteristics. The Lee ParK Hotel. Messrs. Peter McManus and Hugh O'Boyle, the latter a parter in the firm of O'Boyle McGreevy, the well-known liquor dealers of Wilkes-Barre, have leased the Lee Park Hotel and purchased the stock, contained in it, and purpose making it a first-class house in every particular: Many improvements will be made, and in addition to the house-improvements they will also present various attractions at the Park from time to time, in an endeavor to restore the resort to its old-time popularity. Even now arrangements are making for a series of grand sports the coming fall and it is intended to enter the Philadelphia circuit, thus bringing tue races at the Park the latter part of September.

There is no doubt that under the new management the Lee Park Hotel will soon be one of the most popular in the country and worthy the patronage of the sporting fraternity of all sections. The Coartright House. This is eminently a farmers' hotel, and the proprietor, Mr. J. M.

Courtright, by a long experience with that class of trade, is peculiarly fitted to cater to its requirements. Conveniently located to the business centres of Wilkes-Barre 26 West Market street-open day and night, provided with plenty of stable and yard room and complete in every department, it is a most desirablearesort for transient visitors from the country, and it very naturally receives a large patronage from this class of people. Special rates are given jurors, and everybody is agreeably entertained. The Commercial House, Nanticoke, Fa. All towns of any prominence whatever, should support a good hotel.

When a man has spent the day in a long and fatiguing journey, in all probability in a dusty car, the traveler needs rest in the airy seclusion of a well regulatad hotel. Again all commercial agents, accustomed to large and varied bills of fare, with abundance of room for. the purpose of displaving goods they-carry, always look for a heuse in which these requisites meet -The borough of Nan-ticoke posseses such a hotel. The Per day, fa just such a Mr. 1.

i. Schuvler. Dronrietor i nm extended experience and aided by the tour--tesiesof Arthur Higgins, clerk, is able to minister to the wants of the general public in a manner most rtlearano- nnri The Commercial House sets a splendid table and offers excellent sleeping accommodations for alL ot promotions rose to the station ot chief book-Keeper and paymaster of the com pany I8t9. and superintendent of the store. Always a caretul observer of pub lie affairs and a firm adherent to the prin ciples or tne- political party mat received his suffrage, Mr.

John Turnbach became a candidate for the office of Countv Treas urer in 1882 and was elected by a sween ing majority. During the fiist two vears of his incumbency he lived in Wilkes- isarre and devoted his attention exclusive ly to the finances of the county, but the last year, in addition to his official position, he superintended the company store at Drifton. When his term of office expired his old place was open for him and again he went back to take lull charge or the store, also of the buying. Here he remained until the 1st of May of the present year when he concluded to use nis experience in the in terest of himself. Mr.

Tnrnbach accord ingly rented a large store room in Berbeck's DlocK on the corner ot Center and Main streets, and fitted it with the most complete stock or gooas outsiae or our large cities. the store is centrally located, 25 feet wide ana bo feet deep and adorned by large and magnificent show windows. An experience of twenty-three years in the busi ness world has familiarized the gentleman with the wants of the general Dublic. as the appearance of the store will attest. Goods are displayed to a decided advantage and efficient clerks are employed to exhibit such commodities as are in the back-ground.

Mr. Turnbach makes a specialty of the finest line of goods. The dress goods department is well equipped, innumerable styles of fashionable fabrics being displayed. Plainer goods of all sorts are also present, it being the aim of the proprietor, annarentlv. to sunnlv the wants of the people in the broadest sense of the term.

Fancy goods, notions and trimmings keep pace with the general character of dress goods. Hats and caps are also on the list, and boots and shoes are made a speciality. And then again the shelves are beautified by an excellent selection of glass and queen's ware. There are also groceries and provisions in abundance and of tli8 best quality. The proprietor is agent for the Portuondo and Tansell cigars' and the boys say they are of a superior leaf.

Possessing such full and fine assortment of goods, purchasers can always find just what they want at John Turnbach's store. and an immense trade is craduallv beinc secured. Boots and Shoes and Gentlemen" Supplies. The firm of J. Williams Company- is one of the established business places of Freeland.

J. P. Williams came to this town in 1881, and by strict attention io his new enterprise soon built up a very lucra tive iraae. vv isning to locate in a wirier field and thus give his business tact a fair play, he went to Nanticoke in 1883, and commenced operations, possiblv on a little larger scale. But he did not abandon his store here in Freeland.

No not at all. He at once secured the services of James Bolin and gave him eDtire charge of the store and the business has gone right on, increasing as the population increases and booming under the influence of full time and large pays. A purchaser entering this store will at once become convinced that the firm keeps on hand a full line of boots and shoes of the best quality and for prices that will suit the oocketbooks of all degrees of fullness. And why, you askr can this firm offer such good goods at such reasonable prices? Simply because both branches of this enterprise act in happy unison large quantities of goods are purchased to supply both stores, and special terms always accompany large purchases. And then the elegant hat and cap supplies, in short a complete assortment of gentlemen's furnishing goods, is kept on the shelf "on all occasions and under all circumstances.

We would oot forget to mention, for the benefit of the young gentlemen, the latest styles of collars, cuffs and neckties. Mr. Bolln is assisted in his management by John H. Hughes, who pleases the customers by his courtesies. Men's Youth's and Boys' Clothing.

A very considerable portion of Freeland is embraced in what is called Five Points, not by any means so abandoned as the famous Five Points of New York City, for we are going to talk about some shrewd business men and honored citizens who dwell there. Prominent among these is the firm of George D. Thomas Company, the largest and most extensive dealers in men's, boys' and youths' clothing in the place. Mr. Thomas native of Slavonia, Austria, and came to this shore in 1875.

After ten years of varied occupations which were fruitful in acquiring the habits, customs and language of the Amer-can people, he commenced the career of a clothier, and from a careful examination of this place of business one would imagine that the proprietors were both thoroughbred business men with an experience acquired at the principal marts of the world. They can furnish you with a hat or a cap or a necktie, a valise or a trunk for traveling, and the most reliable linen wear in the region. Anything that the most fastidious gentleman of society would wish for, is kent in stock and for reasonable figures. With an exDerience that can be measured by the brief span of nine this firm report satisfactory results. S.

Wenner Sons, Grocers. These gentlemen keep a grocery store on the corner of Center and Luzerne streets. They have on hand a large stock of goods, which embrace about everything that one would expect to find in a first-class grocery. All the staple productions in the provision line, which go to make up the every day bills of fare in the homes of rich and poor, are kept by Wenner Sons. Fancy shelf goods, canned fruits, vegetables and meats, dried fruits, crackers, are all in stock and of the very choicest quality.

Teas, coffees and spices, crockery, glassware, tinware, brooms, brushes, such articles as are in-dispensible to the grocery trade, thesa gentlemen have in good variety. This firm is agent for Shalb's flour, of which they handle large quantities to meet the demands of the consumers. This business is almost exclusively carried on by the sons of the co-partnership; and the experience they obtained as clerks for Coxe Bros. in the eight years, adapts them admirably to mercantile life and acetunts for their mar.