K52S New Advertisements. For the Holidays! Deats & Co., liayo just opened an immense asiartmentol Ladies' ani Gents Roll Watclies, Silver aid Hictel Watclies, Clocks, Silverware, Jewelry, Rings, Spectacles, Eye-Glasses, &c-, &c, which they are offering at the very low est cash prices. Call early for first choice and Best Bargains. REPAIRING of nil kinds promptly nttendad to At loir charges and all work warranted. P. 0. BUILDING, Weissport, Penna. Railroad Guide. ia & Heading B. F. Arrangement of Passenger Twins. N0VEMI1ER lSth, 1881. Trams leave Allcntown as follows : (Via I'EMCIOMGN IUlLnOAD.) For Philadelphia at .5, e.SO, 11 40 a. m., and "3.10 p. ui. SUNDAYS. For rhlladelplilaat "S-OOa. m.nnd 3.S0 p.m. (Via East Fkkn Urancii.) For Heading and Harrlsburg, 5.45, 8.40 a. tn.. 12.15, 4.3", and 9.05 p. m. For Lancaster and Columbia, 5.45, 8.40 a, m., and 4 3) p. in. SUNDAYS. For Hnrrlsburg, and waypolntr, 9.05 p. in. For Philadelphia 7 35 a.m. Trains fcr Allento7n lcavo as follows : (Via I'ERCIOMEN ItAILItOAD.) Leave l'lillad'a, 4.30, 7,40 a. m. and 1 40, l.se, 'iso, ana 5.15 p. m. SUNDAYS. Lcao Fhlladoljdila, 8.C0 a.m., 3 SO, 4.W) V- in. (Via Hast Pbnii. Dbakcii.) Learn Heading, 7.15, 10.15 a. in., 2.00, 3.50, and .13 p m. Leave llarrlihnrg, 5 05, 7.55, 9.50 n. m , 1.45 and 4.mtt. m. Leave Lancaster, t7.30 a. 111., 12.50 and 13.40 p.m. l.eavo Columbia, 7.33 cm, 12.40 and 3.40 p. in. tt rom King Street Depot. SUNDAYS. I.eavo Reading, tf.01 a. m. Leave tlarrlsburg, 7.00 p. m. Trains via "Pcrklomen rtollroail" marked thus I) run tn and Irom Depot. Ninth anil Green streets, I'hlladolplil.i, other trains to and Irom llroad street Depot. The 4 45 and 6.30 a. m. trains from Allen town, and tho iss and .'i,15 p. ni. train from Philadelphia, vU PcrMnmcn Ilallroaii, liars through curs 10 and Irom I'hllndclphla. J. E. WOOTTEN, (leneral Munuger. C. O. HANCOCK, tlon'l Pn.s'r ft Ticket Agent Mar 27th. liSS Tho Kuiteror LonN Hapoleon rmoked only tbo fluent riH tho wurM ctntfd pro ditco. Prof. llor-fnrd fay tho llmperor'n ciirars wro lajrt-j Hivcially for him In Ha- ana from leoftnb.Toirrowii In IbsGtMcn Belt of North Carolina, thin leJus lb . fUiert leaf prown. BbcUwrll Hull Huriiaiu Nmoklii'f Tohavi isade from tho tamo leaf need iu tho Ihiiitfrur'ti ctirnrH, U alwo lntcly puro nrd 1 niKjiicfctiouftbly tlio best tolMcco over olTcrt-d. Thackeray rifted daughter. Anne, in hcrrketch ni Alfivl'iVniytfru, in jnrrt-r' i.m?. tuir. f her WU the trrvat poet. Rlio foun 1 li'm enioklnsf llbcltwell'e Bull I urban 1 1 'm-cu. icnt him hy Hon. Jami Ittifidl I American MiulaUrta tlio Court of St. Jatne. In theeedjyscif odn.teratJon,.ti'ncT,m fort to RiuokvM toArnjB that the Hull Bur liaiu brand I absolutely pure, end uiah from the bet tobacco tho worl 1 prodm e. UUtkwcll'w Ball Durham HinoLJiw To. bflcco Is the Ittt aiul pure t mode. 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BIVOTIOKS AIISDI.UTE DIVDIt reildlna; throughout the Unlle.l Stales and Uanada for Ue.ertlnn, niin-support.lnieinper. ac, truelty, IpeompatlDl.lly, etc. Advice free. State your esse ami addreis ATT'iRNBT W Altn, World lluildlnir. 1SS7 Kwajr, New Yoik. juljr 12 1 "Original Cheap Cash Store." OnlfMays more till Cnristmas ! Sinco tlio opening oi our Holiday Dis play our Storo lins been thronged daily Willi customers, and on nil sides wo hear the remarks, "Oh, how grand I" "Isn't it handsome?" Ac, Ac. These referring to tho endless variety of goods which wo hare on exhibition. Jewelry & Silverware ! Our stock in larger than any jewelers in this town, and from CO to CO per cent, cheaper, as wo do not figure a jeweler's per ccntage on tlicfo goods. Plush goods in great variety. Mirrors, Toilet Cases, Toilet llottlo Setts, Comb and llrtish Setts, Odor Stands, Whisk Uroom Holders, Work Boxes, Box Paper, Odor Cases, I'ookct Books, Hand Bags, Card Cases, Cigar Cases, Satin-lined Witker Work Baskets, Angot Bags, Hair Tin Baskets, Lunch Baskets, Market Baskets. And an end less variety of Porftimery, Toilet Soap, Combs, Brushes, Neck-wear, Silk, Cotton and Linen Handkerchiefs, Suspenders, Hoisery, Towels, Napkins, Skirts, Knit Goods, Shawls, Boots, Shoes, Slippers, etc., etc. Do not fail to pay us a visit and inspect cniv L ARGE and VARIED ASSORTMENT OF GOODS- J. T. NUSBAUM, Opp. Public Square, Hank Street, Lehljch ton, Fa. Juno 7, 1834-1)'. She Curium italic. SATURDAY, DECKMBEll 20, I8S4. SPECIAL NOTICE. Persons makinR payments to this office by money orders or postal notes will pleaso make them payable at tho WEissrottT Post Office, os tho Lo hlghtou offico ia not a money order office Our Neighborhood In Brief. Tho water was drawn out of tlio L high Cannl, lor llie.winter, on Saturday. tSSuGenta' hamUonie gold iratchet atE. II. Hohl's, Mauch Chunk. Tho chickens and turkeys nro besin ninf! to trerr.bl on account of ncx t"rek. gXirtp of nw conds not rhown olso nhoroat E. II. If.. Ill's, Mauch Chunk. The Dellilcheni Iron Company's bIoc! works are aain rinitiinf; six .lavs a week. Fancy toilet articles for Christinas pretenti ut Dr. Horn's itruf; 6tnre. Miss Mary Sliultz, who has been nt Millershurg nr tome lime past has re turned home. 50 Fur oon!i of childhood or old nRe. jH.lwin's Tar Hvriii is the best. For sale at Thomas' drug elore. ' iho Chapman Slate Company, or Northampton wiunty, has leduced wages I2i wr cent. Beautiful parlor linnelng lamps and chnndiliers, suitable for holi.lur presents at Dr. C. T. Horn's drug sloro. John HaiiV will run Puter Whitehen.', of Allcntown, 100 yards for a purso of $100, to-morrow (Saturday). rtrA cough or cold that can not bo cured uv Jadwin's Tar Syrup is unltuown. For sale ly T. D Thomas. - Tho Scraiilou Sieol Company on Thurs darnNnft week, rolled 1120 steel rails, weighing fiOO pounds each. JCSS-X new lot ol CLOCKS, WATCHES and JEWELHY just received ut S. II AG A MAN'S Sloro. Lthijihton. Pa. Call nt Dr. O. T. Horn's Central Drug Storo aud look nt his stock before purchas ing elsewhere. The tolul shipments of stale for Iho fiscal year eniliug December 10 from Le. hitih nod Northampton counties amouut lo 260,000 rquar.-s. Sjj.For silver knives, forks and spoons go lo E. II. Hohl's, Mauch Chunk. Samuel B. Lichler, of Tuukhnnnock, a promising youngcivil engineer) was killed iu tho Vosburg lunnel.on IheLehig Volley rtallroad, ncently , by a fall of rock. :a-G. lo dm New York Millinery Storo of Alvonia Grnver. Dank street, Lclifghton, for Hats and Bonnets. Persons gelling the AnrecATt; through the mail will please nolo tha date on direc lion labs, aud remit accordingly. Don't forget. JW-It costs about $S for a marriago and only $2 lor a divorce. If you tako Jad win's Tar.Syrup it will cost vou 25 cents. I'or sale at Thomas' urug store. The directors of Iho Lehigh Valley It. 11. hovo declared a quarterly dividend of two percent., payable. January 15th, 1885, The books are closed until January 2nd. &3l.Ld ifs linn cold wn'elie ml v ir Iloln's, Mauch Chunk. -Henry Deatly, Henry Kllnger aud tmanuel Gross wern fatally injured Satur day afternoon by tho explosion of a boiler at Billler'ssaw mill, in Union township. sm-urand rush ereat rAlneilnn In p.,n nd Winter Hats and Bonnels. t Al.nu orayer's millinery store, Bank street Le- uig.iion. -They suy "a word to the wise is suffi cient," Lut we think It lakes about five, "Use Dr. Bull'n Cough Syrup." You can get this article in any drug storo for tweuty. uve cents, rnyslcians recommend it. New goods received daily at E. H, Hohl's, Mauch Chunk. -Ol course you will want lo lake vour best girl out riding during the holidays, and the best place to get the team is at David Ebberfs liyery on North street. Terms low and teams excellent. T?-S.e.e l,re,l" new gold rings at E H Ilohl's, Mauch Chunk. We call attention of our readers to the advertisement ol tha well known Cole, man Business College or Newark N. J, This is one of the best business college sin the country, has large and commodious quarters and Is fully equipped. Young men desirinc a busluess education cannot do better than avail themselves of its advantages, The first annual grand ball of the Lehighton Bessemer Club, will bo held in Llnderman's Hall, Lehighton, Pa., on Wedueiday eveniog Dec. 24, 1884. Tho Mauch Chunk orchestra has been engaged for the occasion aud a grand lime is antici pated. A Bessemer Ilange will be presented lo a moulder's widow on the occasion. Tickets, admitting Gent and Ladles, it. Joseph Belli, of Parrvville. with an. other person, wero on tho bottom land op pslie Hint place, last Tuesday, when he noticed a roucd. shining substance pro. trgdiog irom the earth, which upon examl nation proved to be a human skull. The cavity of the mouth contained a full set ol splendid leclh, with the exceptloa of two mining from the upper Jaw, Is ibis a rtlje of the great fitsU.t of 1862 1 Butcher "Your lambs are the finest I have seen this season." Farmer "Well they ought to bo fine, I give them as much as they want tn eat and keep them in good condition by an occasional doio of Day's Horsa and Cattle rowder." Attorneys and Justices of the Poaco can get legal cap pads at tho Novelty Stoto.next 10 mo advocate oiiice, ai 33 cents cacn, An excellent article, Candidates for tlio various borough offices, to bo elecled Iu February, are be, ginning to blossom. Saulfyou wanta nlcemooth.ensy shave vour hair cut or shampooing, go to Franz tiocucrcr s Haioon, under tlio uxcuange Ho tel. Ho will fix you right, and don't you lorgci it. This is about the time n man gives bis wife money In order that ho may be sur prlred with a Christmas present. ;!! t Is pure it is pleasant, It Is effec tusl, relieving the patient almost Instan taneouslv Jailwin's Tar Svrun. 2S cents and $1 a bottle. For sale at Thomas' drug lore. Our citizens should read the communi cation headed "Whispering Echoes," In this week's paper and then act upon Its suggestions. EQ-Mlllon Flory . of East Welssnort. an nounces to the public ol this vicinity that he has on hand a lotof Light Harness, Col lars, Horse Blnnkels, Lap Hobes, Lined Iiobes, Whips, Bells, Ac, suitable lor tho winter trade. All nf which he Is offering at yery low prices. -Mr. George H. Stout, ofPaoli, Ind who has been visiting relatives anil friends in this section for tho part few weeks has returned home. Q.Try all of tho nuock nostrums and nil of the old women recipes, and then If you want to ue curc.i or your coughs, colds and croup, you may do so by using Jad win'a Tar Svrun. 25 cts and St nor bottle. Sold nt Thomas' drug store. Mrs. J. W. rtaudenbusti accompanied by her daughter Sallle, lea for Philadel phia on last Tuesday morning, to be gone about a week. aas-Tho Last Law Passed was Law's agent, who is passing through tho Stato In- tnmiiceu jjaw s ueicuroteil lllulng, used for bluing, bleaching and coloring, and nukes good Ink. For sale at C.T.Horn's and nt the Novelty Store, Baukwav. -Clauss cDBro., The Tail ors, still linvc a few of those justly celebrated 10 suitings on hand. For the week ending on Dec. 13, 1884, there whs 150,048 tons of coal shipped over the Lehigh Valley Railroad, making a total of 2015,025 tans to date and showing In increase of 48,842 as compared with same time last rear. rcgr- Only $10,00 cash for an all-wool Suit at II. H. Peters', Post-office building, Lehighton. A gala day lor Trnchsylllo will be on Ihe20llinf December, when Thomas Sny der will run a 100 yards foot raco w th Peter Whitehead, of Allcntown, for a puno of $40.00; lollowing this there will be a shootirg match for a fine lot of turkeys.and the amusements of tho day to wind uu with a grand hop iu tho evening. jMJ-H you wish a handsome book, fa tier box stationery or Xmas and New Year Cards, or uny thing in tho way of Holiday Gm, la. for young or old rich or poor, call on E F. Luckenbach, fil Broadway ,Maucli Chunk. His stock is unsurpassed. Send lor catalogue. The Saucnn Iron Company's properly, at Hellcrtown, Northampton roun'y, was Id at SherliresaleRaturday. Tha Thomas Iron Company purchased tho fjrnaces, ore lands, houses, etc., for $1, subject to n mortgage. The company's railroad and several tracts of land in Upper Saucon, Lhigh county, were also purchased for $1, subject to a mortgage, by Samuel Thomas. Sji.Whllo In Mauch Chunk wo stopped in to fee our Iriend E. II. Hohl. Iho iewel er, and. judging from tho business he was doing, Ins film stock and low prices, he miistba making his business a grand suc cess. OSril. IT. Peters, at tho Post-office building, Lehigh ton, will make you an all wool suit lor only $10 cash, if you order now. IVic Sunday Srtaler is tho name of a new candidate for public favor just started iu Huilclon. As Us name Implies it is a Sunday paper and presents a yery neat and readable appearance. Its proprietors, Messrs. J. S. Foster k Co., have the Aovo- CATK's best wishes for tho success of their new venture. --Silverware, elegant new goods atE II Hohl's, Maucb Chunk. A boy aged fifteen years, named Sam uel Hciretfinger, who was employed at Breaker No. 9, Lansfiird, had his arm mangled from the shoulder to the band Thursday morning of last week. He slipped off n plank walk aud fell between two cog wheels. The unfortunate lad was taken to his homo and the arm amputated at tbo shoulder. Clauss & Bro., The Tail ors, arc making up elegant suitings, m the very latest styles and best workmanship, for $10, sold last year for $2L Call and see them. Charles Geiger, a young boy of this place, had his leg broken on last Tuesday morning. It seems that bo was standing on tho front part ol Jim Falzlnger's express wagon, at the Valley Depot.when the horse took fright, and the boy was thrown off the wagon under the horse's heels and kicked In the leg, breaking as above stated. Dr. Dsrhamer re.lu;ed the fracture. .CO-See E. II. Ilohl's new stock nf lew elry.lace pins, ncck-chalns,-scarl pins and v. .iticii. Win. M. Wannemaober, the temper auce advocate who delivered several highly interesting temperance lectures In this pUco about a year ago, died at Norristown, aged thirty years. He was a licensed Ban. list minister, and was engaged to lake the part of the Saviour, In the production of Salmi Morse's Passion Flay." But the plsy was never produced on account of the manager's Inability lo procure a license, (ISirFrank Leibeneuth. on Bank street, has just received a car load of New York Slate Apples of tlio finest quality, which he is selling at very low 11 i n . prices, uau early it you wish to secure first choice. 4w, Q-Don't fall In see E H Hohl's new goods; store, Susquehanna street, Mauch Chunk. The Lehigh Valley Coal Company has struck a rich vein of coal at Moulana Colliery, near Ashland, Schuylkill county, irom wnicn H expects to ehip 150 cars dally and employ 350 men. Rappahannock Colliery, near Girardvllle, owned by the same company, is almost completed, and will ship 250 cars dsily and employ 500 men. Lilly, Lenta iCo.'a colliery at Park 1 lace, near Mahauoy City, is nearine com' pletionaud wilt make dally shipments of I inn The Band made about $12 on their raffle last Saturday eyenicg. Sleepy merchants always make sleepy trade; and the wido awake merchant adyerllses liberally, and inevitably does n rushing business. The masons at work on the foundation of Sweeny A Son's new building, are nearly finished. A grand raffle forn lot ol turkeys comes off to-night (Friday) at A. P. Clauss', op posilo the L. A S. Depot. The store windows along Bsnk street are jammed full of beautiful articles for holiday presents. Hl,Don't fall to see new goods.- Now stocKofgnld pens and pencils at E. II Hohl s, Mauch Chunk. Our orchestra propnso giving a lair an! festival some lime In February. -On Friday night thieves broke into the cigar store of Jonas Ko iinierer,nn Pino street, Calasauqua, and stole 1000 cigars, 25 wooden pipes, 5 tin match boxes, 3 pounds of smoking tobacco,50 pennies and 0 pounds of plug tcbacco. -Look at your direction tab on this pa per. It shows how much you owe. Deer bunting ended for this season on tho 10th. Squirrels, rabbits, wnondcock and partridges or pheasants may be shot until January 1st.' ZSt'A variety of books, very cheap, at me JNnvelty btore, next dour to the Advo cate oficc. -Tbo grain market closed as follows in Chicago oil Saturday,' last for immediate and future deliveries: Wheat, Dec. 70 J, January 70; corn, December 37i; January 35 J; oals, December, 23J Jonuary 21. In Philadelphiasame day, wheat, 77J78 corn 48S10,oats 34. Bright as a fresh blooming daisy the Hoileton Plain Speaker lart Wednesday wbeu it appeared without its stereotyped telegrams. Ail set at homo It ia bright, newsy, pretty, and looks substantial. Slick to it. John! Sirllave you seen those elegantly trimmnd Hats and Bonnets, If not, call at Altenla urovcr s. A third otlempt was raado to set fire to the barn of Ed. Reber, of tho Frankllu Hotel, at an early hour on Tuesday even ing last. Should tho dastardly villain suc ceed In bis efforts tho loss of property and perhaps llfo in that closely built corner will be terrible. Who is tho scoundrel -An elegant Hue of holiday goods al most given away at Dr. Horn's drug store, Uank street. From an ctimalo just made by n official or the Reading Coal Company, the coal output this year will be about 1,500,000 tons less than last year, Tho official ro- port lor tho eleven months of this year gives tho tunnago as 28,709,000 tons, and the additional work lo date has brought the total np lo 30,000,000 Inns. This is a larger output 'than was expected early In the year. Correspondents and ad vertisers will oblige by send ing in their favors not later than Wednesday iorcnoon, next week, our employes de sire to have time Ihursday (Christmas Day) to enjoy their Turkey. Burglars Around. Thero were no less than thrco of tbo stores of town entered last Monday nigbl. The window of Win. Keinerer'a sloro was smashed In, but tho noise made by the breaking of the glass awakened Mr. Kern- erjr.wbo dTKharged his revolver at the theives and scare.! them oil'. He lost no goods. Tho window of 8. C. Wheatley's storo room was busted in, but nothing was taken, the window contained only a lot ol toys. Tho slorc window of Lewis Weiss, in the brick building, at tbo lower end of Bank street, was also broken in and boots, shoes and other articles lo Iho amount nf$35 was taken therclrom. There is no clue to the thieves at Ibis writing, but uo doubt It was the work of some of the numerous tramps passing through Ibis section. We can't understand why our authorities and tbo people do not take measures to abate the tramp nuisanco. Tlio law gives them protection against Iho nnisar.eo if enforced. Somool the goods taken from Lewis Weiss, was found scattered olong the lower end of Bankway, on Tuesday morning. Cat to Pieces by the Cars. About five o'clock Sundav morning a serious railroad smash-up pceur.-ed in East Newark, in which one man was killed and two others Injured. Engine No. 303, ol the Lehigh Valley Railroad, was drawing a train nf oyer thirty Iroight cars bound for New York. The train had passed over the Passaic bridge, on the Pennsylvania Rail road, and got one hundred yards beyond the bridge; in East Newark, when the engine struck a frog and was Ihrown off upon the other track. The tender was derailel and three box cars and one plat form car were Ihrown from the track and wrecked. Both tracks wero torn up for several hundred feet. The fireman, John Pfetzinger. of Eastou.and the engineer, E. P. Black, of Easlon, were buried in the wreck. Dlsck was severely Injured intern- ally and Pfetzinger was killed. The body of the latter was literally cut to pieces, The legs and arms were torn oil', the bojy cul in two and the head crushed in. The conductor, Ross Parker, was also buried ocnealii the ruins, but was not seriously hurt. He was taken to bis homo in Jersey City. Death of an Estimable Lady. Mrs. Harriet Hofeckcr, nf Wcatheily, the respected wife ol Master Mechanic Philip Itofecker, died at her home in that place on Sunday eveningatteran il'ness of several months duration. Mrs. Hofeckcr was the daughter of Iialah Longshore, one of the oldest settlers ol Salein township, in which place the deceased was born in 1824, being at the time of her death (Hyesrsof ije. Her rather died in 18315, alter which she remov ed to Beaver Meadow with the farnilr. where she first met Mr. Hofecker, who at the time was master mechanic ror the old Beaver Meatfow Coal Company. After a residence of ten years at Beaver Meadow with her husband, she removed to Wealherly, where Mr. Hofecker obtained employment in Ibe old Wattera Maebine Shops, and has had a residence there ever since. She was the mother or a family or Aw- -It nl wlinm i , - - ! .- - I t I ,v,u, w, ,i . ,,., uci inu win, Hi... three daughters. William, the oldest aon is employed as Master Mechanic at the railroad locomotive works at Youngstown this State, and Ashbel, the secoud son, it employed as chief dork at the locnmulive works at Wealherly. She was the mother' In law of Charles W. Dewltr, assistant master mechanic or the Weatberly shops. T :.i I , J I . ,i . r 1 ues.ucs urr iiu.unn.i ami larniiy, sno leaves one brother and two sisters, Mrs. It. F. Russel, or Abilene, Kansas, and Mrs. James Lewis, of Leesburg, Virginia, who reside.! in Wealherly for u number ol years. A. It. Longshore, Esq., of Hszleton, was her brottier,as was also Ihe late Dr. A. B. Long shore. Deceased was an arable lady ,wilh a kind disposition, and was widely known and trreatly esteemed, and her departure will b lamented by a largo number of friends. Her llfo was pure and charitable, and sbe did many a good turn aud kindly deed. She was a kind tempered lady and was never known to speak ill of anyone. She was aeilsa in body and mind until pros traled by Illness. Huilclon I'lam Sftaktr, TrVEISSPOnT LETTER. II. B. Ererllt,ortho Weissport House, is making some Improvements on hisahed. C. II. Nusbaum was to the city lately buying an entire new stock of confection, ary and holiday goods. C. W. Sowell, tho very oceommodallng ard pleasant gentleman representing the Phlla., A Reading ItU Co., as a gent;of this place, is well liked and spoken of with tho highest irgards by all who have any business transactions with him. Ha Is uni formly kind aud attentive to his business, hence, he giyes satisfaction to all. Just the right man In the right place. W. C. Weiss occupied tho pulpit in the Evangelical church on Sunday evening. He preached from the lexl, "I have heard Ihlno blasphemies," Tho sermon was well calculated, roll or salient points and replete with admonitions to thrsa who nro in the habit of taking tho name of tho "Lard thy God in vain." It was a good sermon; and wo bopo that it will bear fruit lor many were present who are guilty of the vile vico of being profane nod or indulging In the extraordinary use of a peculiar kind of Anglo. Saxon. Wo fully ogrco with the speuker that profanity is not justifiable nor defensible. Our popular Register ond Recorder, James II. Handwork, was in town on last Sunday. Tho dawn of 1885 is almost upon us. It looks as though It would bo a year of ex traordinary changes and developments, full of piogrcssiycncss and the fulfillment of bringing to the front that which will prove of good to tho people In general. This be Ing the out-look tt will bo in line to have all things shape Itself to this end. Sharing this spirit wo cannot help but call thent tcntlon of our citizens, at this early day, lo the imporlanco ol their selecting at Ibe coming spring election goort.acllvo men lo foster, as directors, Ihe best and most libera! means to advance the welfaro of the public scboolr. Let the citizens of Weissport and Franklin fully cousldor this matter and summon into their school boards such men as Dr. Zero, L E. Wills, J. F. Snyder, G. II. Lnury and others like them, and weare confident that the Interest of that which is the crowning glory ol our Institutions tlio puolic schools will bo well cared for. They do say that o'ro long ono of the Franklin educators will issue cards to Lis friends of a matrimonial character. And above all they Fay it is a Immlsomo, charm ing widow that is lchin.l it, el,? Our good trlend, G. II. Laury, Is tbo happy possessor or a fast and fat horse which ho has offered to us nt any timo lo tako a drive with. Hut, however, before wo desire to accept Ibis courtesy it would bo best II George would empty a lew bush els more corn lulo the animal. Mrs. Magcio Kresee, a former resident or Weissjiort, but now ol Scranlou,was visit- ug Iricmis In town during the week. -Mr. Thomas Soil, on old and well. known resident ol Franklin, died on Sun day morning. Eil. H. Hern moved with his family lo Lehighton during tho week. He bus ac cepted the poritiuu ol drug clerk iu his urotner a urug store. Christmas Is almost upon us. With what delight and pride are Ihe youngsters linking forward tn the mining, of Santn Clous. The churches hero are maklug ample preparations lo filly commemorate Christ's birthday. Aaron. Franklin Items. Tho philosophers, orators and logicians again met In the East Weissport school houso on Tuesday evening. Tho exercises wero at an Interesting character deep In manncrnnd heavy In means. Various sub jects and questions wero discussed In Athen ian style. The principal ono was this: Re solved, Thnt the world Is growlnir better. Tho Columbians who contributed their analytic and mloroscopio powers wero nono less lhan U. II, Mooucy, U. A. Iluclc and U. S. Koons. Considerable excitement prevailed at Rlckcrtsvlllo durlnKiho latter part or last neck ou nccount ofn sboatlni; nllair. It was about seven o'clock Friday evening when It took placo. The bullet passed through the window of tho residence of Jlr. Jlltlcr. The nilasllo crated the head or Mr. Kcllvo and landed on tho lloor In front of Miss Ulose, Ono party Is suspected ofdolnirlt. There Is some clrsumstnntal evidence, to warrant this assertion. Iftho theory upon which It Is based be true, then the act was perpetrated out of mallco and jeilousy. Tho olrcuin stances aro sufficient to warrant an arrest. This should be done as an example. A child of Mr. Markley died last Friday and was buret, 1 on Sunday. The Weissport correspondent seems to bo very much exercised about the post-ofllee While It Is not well lobe too previous, we nevertheless, think that those who desire tho position have a perfect right to make their UoJlrcl known and solicit aid or their Iriend). A series of protracted moetlngs are belnc conducted nt the Evangelical church In Franklin. Quite a number havo been con verted, and for tho present nre anchored safely In the arms of the Saviour. A large number are at the mourners-bench. -Mr. Thomas Soil, an old and reliable resident or this township, was burled on last Wednesdsy. "Dublin Dan," or Toeopoeo Hotel, Is be coming quite popular as an entertainer and as a dispenser or turkey. The Irrepressible Allrcd Ilartman was on a visit to Mauch Chunk during the week. Joslah Walk, who was employed at Maria Furnace ror the past few years, has gone to work nt Lehighton. -It would serve the convenience and In terest or a vast portion or the eltlsensol this township ira post office would be established at Maria Furnace, The placo Is centrally and on the Junction of five converging roads. No doubt application will bo made to the forlli coming Postmaster Oenera! to estab lish ono at said place. Oahlos. Mahoning Items. We wish one and all a Merry Christmas. Al. Stoudt,ol Lehighton, was the truest or Aaron Snyder over Sunday. 'Squire Mussstinan had his residence nicely repainted last week. -The catechumen elass In St. John's church numbers twenty-one. A shooting watch came off at Fenster- macher's Hotel on last Saturday. The shoot tnic was good some or the best marksmen tn the county being prennt. Frank Flexcr, who has been sick ror se veral weeks Is able to be about aatn, -Al Fraatz purchased a very fine horse In Lehigh county list week. Foxes are very plenty In the lower end or the township. Among the persons attending the funera en Monday we noticed the tallowing: Mrs Ellta Kunts, or Danville! Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Lcchlelter, of Alleotowa; Messrs. Edward and Aaron Arner, or Whitehall; Mr, Morris Arner, or Wllkcsbarre, and Henry Lorach.of Sat gcrsvllle. un weunesuay evening or last weeic tne venerable Mr, Henry Arner, the oldest citi zen or New Mahoning, passed away at the ripe age of eighty-nine. Death resulted from old age. Deceased was born In Lehigh township, Northampton county, May 28th, 1783. He came to Carbon county at an early age) he was a shoemaker by trade, and fol lowed the ealllng lor many years after locat ing here. He then engaged In farming which he carried on until about eight years ago when he became totally blind aud remained so up to the time of bis death. Mr, Arner had been married twice, Ida second wire sur viving him. Ho was the rather ol fourteen children eight sons and six daughters or which number three sons have died. He had thirty-nine grand-children and rortr-flvo great-gran I children. The funeral took place on Monday morning at ten o'clock, at St. John's church, and was very largely at tended. Uct. A. Uartholeuew officiated, Dasu. Weatherlv Chips. The members of Wealherly Lodge.No. 691, I. O. or O. F celebrated the l(Uh an ntrersary of tbo organization ef their lodge Iu Ibis Jaco last Sunday with diyine ser vices In the M. 11 church. Thoy met at Oak Hall, and at ten o'clock went from Ibero to the church dressed In full uniform. Rev. E. T. Swarlz, the pastor, officiating. The text wos "Am I my brother's keeper." The subject was ably handled and made lasting impressions on all who attended. Cassler's skating rink wilt be opened on Tuesday evening. December 23. The building Is 40x120 feet, with a skating sur face or 4200 square fect, and has ample ac commodations for 300 skaters and scaling capacity for 800 people. -The L. V. RR. Co.'s bridgo builders came here last Raturdoy evening, and on Sunday built a bridge ncrosa Black Creek, two miles abovn this place. Chas. Cassler has leased Ihe dam of W. W. Illakslee for tbo purposo of filling our Ico bouses this winter. Miss Llzzio Lord, o! New Boston, Is visiting friends here. Mr B. Moyer fell on tho Ice in front of tho Gilbert House barn last Tuesday aid broko his leg. S. .C. Tobias, nf town, and Mrs. Alice Wcynnl.'of Philadelphia, wero united in the holy bonds of matrimony last Saturday, at the home of the bride. Tlio happy couple arrived hero at 0:30. 'They were serenaded by '.he shop boys and a party of singers soon after arriving, and then on Wednesday evening by tho Citizens' baud. His many friends wish them a pleasant voyage. A. J. Rowland , of Mauch Chunk, and R. L Colburn, of Lehighton, spent Sunday with friends in this place. Dick says that to spend Sunday in town is as good as a week's vacation. Thos. Rcceo left town on Tuesday lor the west. We understand his intentions are to capturo a Michigan dear before returning. Good luck Thos. Homo Around Pleasant Corner. Mr. F. Bnlli-t, o! Ncsquehoning, spent last Sunday in tho valley. Miss Moyer, ol Lewistown, was the guest ol Miss A. Milcr, of New Mahoning. Jacob Evert, of New Mahoning was visiting friends in Slcmlorsyille luBt Sun day Some of our good hunters In the Valley were out bunting rabbits, and knocked down stone fences. I think they ought not to go bunting again. Somo nf our ycung boys nro talking about going away, but don't know which way to go east or west. On Saturday night they went west aud ou Sunday night east. Mr. Daniel Rex, ol New Muboninp, was in Taimiqua to purchase, some clothes for Iho winter. L. II. is yet iu Ibosnw-mill busincs. The band nt New Mahoning is going from bouse to buuse to plsy on New Year's day. Messrs.Oldtand Miller was promlnading in the valley last Sunday. Mr. F. D. Klingomau, of Now Mahon ing, is called tbo best rafilci in the valley for turkeys. Joscru. Lower Towamenslntr Items. A bold robbery was committed last Friday a week, at Bowman's Station, by unknown persons who stole $149 in cash, while Mr. Weston, agent, was nt dinner; after returning bo found his office doer pried open and money goce. No clue of tbo robbers havo been so far ascertained- Mr. Weston was held responsible for tbo money that was stolen, and lost bis position through said offair. Another agent, has been appointed. Butchering is no longer neglected by ftrmers, owing to bog cholera, which Is prevalent iu tonic of our townships. A number of losses are reported. John Sterling died on Tuesday morn ing, th Inst. Ho was afflicted with dropsy. Joseph Bowman passed through hero collecting funds last Saturday n week. They are to be used to liquidate the debt of repairing Ibe basement of St. John's church, amounting to $133.00- Co.vnoKNce. Weddros Bells. Tuesday afternoon at 5 o'clock, In the Church ol the Nativity, Fountuln Hill, Bethlehem, Miss Nannie Beuhler Lamber ton, daughter of Dr. Robert A. Lamberton, president of Lehigh University ,was married to Mr. Rolin Henry Wilbur, son ot E. V, Wilbur, president ol tho Lehigh Valley Railroad. The chancel and altar were decorated with rare and beautiful flowers. The marriago ceremony was performed by Rev. C. K. Nelson, rector ol the church assisted by Bishop Howe and Assistant Bishop Rulison. Dr. Lamberton gayo the bride away. The groom's best man was Mr. Francis II. Dalrymple, of Lock Haven The ushers were Messrs. William B. Lamb erton and James M. Lamberton, brothers of the bride; Ed. M. Mcllvaine, of Reading; G. B. Linderman, Jr., of South Bethlehem; M. A. Dellowe, Jr., nf Reading, and William A. Rice, of Upper Lehigh. The brides-maids were Misses Isabella E. Wil- bur,slster of tho groom; M. Paulino Coppee, nf South Bethlehem; Marie Dndson, ol Bethlehem; Elros Buehler, of Harrlsburg; Jennie Giltrnc, of Lebanon, and Helen Rlee.of Pottstnwn. A reception was held at President Lamberton'. residence, iu the University park, which wos largely attend ed The bride's presents wero numerous, elegant and costly. WE DO NOT CLAIM that Hood's SArtsArAntLLA will cure every thing, but the fact mat on mo puruy suu vitality of the blood depend the vigor and health ot the whole system, and that disease ot various kinds Is ollcn only the sign that naturo Is trying to remove tho disturbing cause, we are naturally led to tho conclusion that a remedy that gives uio ami vigor m tin. i.in.1 rmHteatea acrofula and other Im purities from It, as Hood's SArtsArAmt-LA ,,n,ini,te.iiv .w mutt be the means of lo- ventlng many diseases that would occur without lis use; nencotne ncmoiua menu ncss is qulto an extended one, and v.e are warranted In lecommcndlnE It for all do-..-.fcnni tvlilpl. nre e.nised by an unnatuial state ol the blood. Why Suffer with Salt-Rhoum ? Mrssns. C. I. Hoon & Co., Lowell, Mass. Gentlemen I was a great sufferer from Salt-liheum on my limbs, for a dozen years previous lo the summer of 167(t, nt widen tlmo I wai cured l.y Hood's t-arsapsrllla. The skin would liccomo dry. chap, crack ...... 1. ...... I Hoi. Intpnceli- KO ll.at I could" not help sciatchlng. which of course niado them woiso ' At the tlmo I com menced taking Hood's sarsapariiia un urn summer ot !;) they wcic so bad that Ihey discharged, and 1 was utilised to keep them nanuageu wiiu linen en ins. m. drawn so tight by the heat of the disease that If I stoorcd over they would crack open Kndaclually.lirlng tears Into my eyes. Ihe first botllo licncllted me so much that I con tinued taking It till 1 wna cuied 1 used one Imxof Hood's Ollie Ointment, to lellcve Iho Itching. Hoping many others mny learn the value of Hood's Sarsaparllla aud receive as much benefit as I liae, I am. Very truly voura, MltS. H. S. MOODY, No. 75 Broadway. Lowell, Mass., Jan. 15, t7. Hood's Sarsaparilla Is sold by druggists. Price St. or six for Prepaxed by CI. HOOD & Co., Lowell, Mail OBLE DEEDS or the QRgAT ....., b .uiiuuj. i Introduction by fiev Uirbtrt A tntifznifictnt Holiday IJcoi. 1IIBLKS and niOTOUKArll ALBUMS in crest variety of styles. Especially; adapted for Holiday sales. Remarkably low prices. Liberal Discounts. Extra Terms, a Address, H. L. WAUKGN & CO., 1117 POPIIAM'S ASTHMA SPECIFIC FOR THE CURE OF ASTHMA.UjJb Established 1809. Trial Package Free. ., T.l'opbam SiOo, Proprietors. 1'hlt.idoltihta. Do not rail tu try this Hon iryou hive dlmcult i.realhtiiK from Asihma, Hiy IVrer. or tlhronlo ,i,i,,,k luiMi-t.j, ko.iik i oiioo ioiiio se.iioi trie disease; plileitm. rclaxlnir the tightness ol the olios', romutlnit expoctoratlo and positive reiki In every oaso. Put up In nigiuon, 1'a. Bring in your Job Work. New Advertisements. JOSEPH SAVITZ, Boot and Shoe Maker, Opposite CLAUSS k DUO'S, Bank Stroot, Lehighton. Ropairing neatly done at low prices. Patronago solicited. Oct. 25, ma. &TA.24 sheets ol good note paper and 25 envelopes for 10 cents at tho Novelty Store next door to the Auvooatk Office. T. J. BKETNEY, r.ecpectfully onnounces to the merchants of Lolilghion and others that ho Is prepared to do all kinds ut Hauling of Freight, Express Matter and Baggage at rory reasonable prices. By prompt at tention to all orders he hopes to merit a share of publlo patronage, llesl.lenco, corner of Pine and Iron Street, Lehighton, Pa. flritpri Inr ltnnllnn- l.o f. nr Bon s storo will recelvo prompt attention. T. J J1RETNEY. Oct. 1- 193.3m. Diner dV lA .""i?"'-"?r ElneeflnB.dlienVW.." ISLSSi Ui'ihci1', L'Tewnamber illustrated with P.f.??.aT,a"- .d' Publication, fural.he. 5!ua,b,V.nyelopeiIa ol Information which rh0!" "h-'ld.be without. Tho popularity ol nMtlf' pqual thatnf all other papeTB of P?,S luh ' H bT 1111 newsdealers. S1UNK & CO., Publishers, No. cci Broadway. IS. Y. Mann & Co. haro olso hadThlrty- Seven Years tlio Patent Offico. and hare prepared morothan Ono Hundred Thoua- find applications tor p&tenU in tho Jnitcd atn tea and foreign countries. UMVt'UtB, llUU'Wiai VUJ,lllil, AmtirnmnnU. nnd nil nth! naneni for "pcuniiif to inventors tbetr rirhta In tho United States, Canada, Knjttatid. France, Germany and other foreign countries, pre pared at short nMico and on reasonable terms. Information ns to obtaining patents cheer fully Riven without charge. Hand-books of ini filiation sent free. Patents obtained through Wunn & Co. uro noticed in thn Sclentino Am an can frc. The advsntaco of ench notice Is well understood by all persons who v ish to di&poso of their patent. .a acres-, jmiiih a . v vmco ouurunu Auutxctur; SCL Bruadway, Hvr Vork. DANIEL WIBAND, Carriages, WagoiiSjSlcighs, &c COUNEIt OS BASK AX I) IKON STIIEETS, IjEHIUUTON, Pbnha., . Particular attention given to REPAIRING In all Its details, at the very Lowest Prices. 1'atronszu rcspccirully solicited and per feet satlsfietlon guaranteed. Jan.W, H-ly. DAN. TVIEANU, For Bargains in Dry GS-oods, Dress Goods. Notions, Carpets. Silverware, Queens-ware, Groceries, ie., QO TO E. H. Snyder's Bank St , Lehighton. May 10, U8- S10u?om LIVE CANVASSERS. randest Combination Offers ever made -we mean hi inat model Fatnllypaper The Heartiistoae Farm aud Nation, Is.the Oleanest, Handsomest, Turest Month ly In Anwrlea. Ably oovers Ihe Important subjects or Domestlo and llural Economy. Agriculture, Live Slock, Education, Cur rent Events, Hygiene, e Largest and ablest f tall of editors an, 1 contributor.. x ur cuius tu pi.y aciuui return posisko w.scnd sample and full particular., show, tnir vou haw to make a rorlunn t,v .......... Ing our Interests In connection with the uper mm us premiums, tnoie msrvelous little volumes, THEl'OOKET MANUAL, "Isquihk Within," Nos. l.'J,3and. and the great book of the century, tho American Hue aud Farm Cyclopedia, The package mailed and attention given every applicant who answers ihli advertise your natuo, address, aae, buslue.s experience ... ........ ... iv ,. units of two or more good agents, and In return wo rn,lv arllleil In b.ialnpa. .-n.l ... .... si. ii'ii,. ;uu.uo 'uiier-. mourns, wr teal ers, 404 Arch Street, Philadelphia, la. TTPT TJforwoikln people. Hend 10 cents M fil I IT l"J,KCi. una wo will mall yuu Irec, uuul rojal, laluablo sample box of goods that will put you In tho way or mak ing more money in a lew day than you ever IbuuKht iHi-sibl. at any business. Capital not requrred. You can live at home and work in spare time only, or all tho time. All ol both seirs, or.ll him, grandly himm.IuI. SO eents lo 1.C0 easily earned every erenlng. that all who want work may test the busi ness, we make this uiiralleled oUVr: To all who are not w.-ll sair.ned wn will semi l to pay i'or the trouble ol wrllli.it us. Full parilculars, dire-lion', etc , sent free. Iui men.e pav oiolute!y sjra fr nil who sta-t atoB.'c Don i.i.-i.y. Addresa OT.aaoji & Or, I'.T'lauJ.Ma.ue. fee :j ly p g immyc.i Dy jus.) ureal writers. IK Aftrris. V. Z. lust Issued. A3Y Also magnificent FAMILY BRAVE sscasssnsasssastiaa AGENTS WANTED, Chestnut St., Pliilailelpbla it1 INSTAN5LY RELIEVED. ibUndld prepay romovlnu' themneaiA on and giving Immedlal Largo lloics and sold by T. D. riiouias Le-norS-e. XRT A T T aretresentatlTeaf " goid addi ers to travel AT1 O iNTfl'FI through CarUon coud- WOI1KR FOR SI'KCttL t'LASBKS Or BDSIMXSS mck axd mechanics who understand and need them, giving their orders at sight! prullts liberal, ea.yand qulckt can reler to uentlomen olonrliiK t'J5 tot50a week who ar plenio.l with tho work; only tie capital ra qulredj writeror parttculariiryua mean bull, nessj ulve iiko, tra.lo or previous employ ment and rolcrences Piiftlscr, t'alllur & Oo , Vanf erbllt Avo., New york F. P. BOYER, Parrvville, Carbon Co., Pa., Respectfully announces that ho will hart constantly on hand a large drove of oholco BREEDS OF STIOAT9, which he will dispose of at very LOWEST MAI1KET I'll! t!ES. Ho Invites an Inspec tion of his slock belore you purchase else where. ALSO. Is prepared lo alter and attend to diseases of rigs at all times. i". p. ItOYKK. oct. 11, issi-ly. The Winter Resort, VINELAHD OR SOUTHERN PBES la MOOKf: (JOUNTY. N'TH CAROLINA, (Not New Jersey). Is on the most elevated point orthe leag leaf pine section In tho South. Tree from every malarial Influence. Tho atmosphere If highly charged with ozone from tha alsaest boundless pines. Send for work on "Tho. I'lnes," written by aphyslclanwho has mads tho lung disease a lire study. It gives s history or this section, Southern Pines, ana many hints which will be or Interest io Rheumatics and Consumptives. We will send a Tew thousand copies freo or cost to those applying during the next row taoatks) Wo desire to correspond with physlelans.and will make It to their Interest to write to us. CONSUMPTIVES AND RHEUMATICS: WHY SUFFER ? When you can find reller and pleasure by spending a month or two on therummlt o the celebrated long lear pine region or the) South. Very low rales of board will bo charged by tho hotel ami boarding nooses during the winter oriRSI, and tho Stato Immigration Department has arranged that persons en their nrt visit cansocuroronnd-trlp tickets rrom Uoston, New York and Baltimore at Tery low rates. Address OEO. II. PATTERSON, RcsldentManager, Manly P. o., Moore Co., N. O. State of North Carolina, AGRICULTURAL DEPARTMENT. RALWGir, N. C, June 10th, 1814. To the People or the Northern, New Eng. land and No th Western States: it Is with dee; regret we learn or the heavy loss yo sustained by tho rrosts and Ice 'Wednesdsy, Thursday and Friday nights, May Mth, 20th and 80th. As usual our Slate, Noirni Carolina, Escapes. Oar tobacco plants are unhurt and grewlar nicety. Oratn and grass orops are very oe. No damage whatever done to mosta'elleaU vegetables and fruits. Wo are very desirous or having the many thousands of acres of unoccupied find setlltit with and cultivated by Northern .armers.and we can offer you a climate exempt from late and early frosts. North Carolina Is within fifteen hours rlda ?tw., Y0.rk' T,,B vast resources of the State will be exhibited In this etty at th! Is ' Exposition October Isttoaih, It'fa mv .!. w . ...... . , . . . .. .. j Hu i,.-uu. iu lurnnu inror nation to persons seeking homes In tbeStata Very Respectfully, Jno. T. Patbioe, State Agent Immigration. WE WANT 1000 more BOOK AGENTS for the grandest and fastest selling beok . I'uuii.ucu, OUR FAMOUS WOMEN. This Is an cntlrelr new nnA nritn.i ..w Just published, and Is the joint production of &?rtuSJfI'.","t.!!T,.nif authors. Including ElliabetrfStuart Phelps. Koie Terry (look thors. Theso TwjNTV dUilngulsbed writers here give forlhe rtrst tlmo. the complete his. tory at Ihe I.Ives and DcMs or 30 famous American women, most or whom are now Uv Ing, whose lives have never beroro been writ ten, and they tell how Ihey have woo their way rrom obscurity lo lame and glory. For Thrilling Interest, Romanllo Story; fipley Humor and Tender Pathos, this grand hook Is without n peer. Th. ChrUtian Advrccf saysi 'This splendid book certainly Is one r tne very best acil choicest subscription-books TZYa i "Jul1 u 'I'lendldly Illus trated with full page engraving, besides raa 'uperh portraits rrom special photo. gra HirriHL flVRfVlir NIr-IIi-vl lllssl Mary A. I.lvermore, Harriet lleecher Slowe! Louise Uhandlcr Moullon, Mary Olemmer. I.ucv Lareom. and II other w.if ' ..' AGENTS WANTED ! AGENTS This grand book Is now ont. selling al others 10 In 1. Ministers K.llinr. 8 arSSrX. unTY' endorse" and "w - I ItUudsneM. We have many lady auenw whohjye sold ovr S 0 In inelr ren-ecnv. lownshlpe. We want a few gooo. agents-. We give Extia Terms ai d pay Ireluht Now the lime tn make num. j tJur -Z l.rs. guiug Special Tenui. hr.i out tree. Correspondence mvited. AJ 'reii ... .V- WOimilNOTtlN Ji 110 . nev-jw Itsrtforu, t osa