' Original Ohcap Cash Storo.' Figures Tell the Tale ! Owing to our having grasped several more of those raro mercantile opportunities we are able to otter the following goods at prices far below real value: Ladles Klne Gauze nibbed Vests, necks and sleeveless, US cents. low Ladles DIack SI. Y. 0. Jerseys, 00 cents. Ladles Kid Button Shoes, good stock, $1.2o. Fancy evaporated California Apricots, 17 cents a pound, Fancy evaporated Pared Tears, 17 cents a pound. Another Large Lot of thjse 30 cent White onlrts uaa arrived. J. T. KUSBAUM, Bank Street, Lehighton, Pa. June 7. 18B4-1 The Carbon Advocate SATURDAY. APRIL Oth, 1889 LOCAL EVENTS OUT UP. Rev. G. W. Dunnan, M. D., the newly appointed M. E. pastor, preached his first sermons to fair sized audiences on Sunday inornlsg and evening. The reverend gen tleman made a very favorable "Impression on those who had the pleasure of hearing him. The text of the morning sermon 'MPo are embassadors of Christ" was a learned aud lucid discourse. Tho Advo cate extends a hearty welcome to tho pastor and his family, who are pleasantly domiciled In the parson ago on South Bank trcet. with the wish that their stay In this town may bo a most agreeable one, Ada meeting of the borough school directors held on Monday evening that body granted Lehigh Council, No. 101, Jr. O. U. A. M., through the committee appointed, Messrs. T. E. Bachman, G. It . Jfbrthlmer and W. J. Ileberllng, the priv elege of placing the stars and stripes In the several school rooms. This action on the part of Lehigh Council Is highly spoken of by the great majority of our citizens. The Library belonging to the Young Men's Christian Association was removed to the Presbyterian Church on Thursday, where members of the Association and the Library will receive books hereafter until the Association finds other quarters The members of tho Library Committee resigned unconditionally at a meeting of the Board of Directors held on Tuesday evening. One Of The Resigned, Through the efforts of Manager Depue of the Hazleton Opera House the people of Lehiehton and vicinity wero offorded the pleasure of seeing Al. G. Felld's popular xnlntslrels on Wednesday evening. The house was crowded by an appreciative audience. Want of space prevents futher mcrition of laudiable performance. At a meeting of Arlon Cornet Band held Tuesday evening, the following officers were elected: Leader, John Caffrey; de puty leader and secretary, D. W. Nothsteln; treasurer, W. A. Shlnklejbord of directors, John Kreldenwclss, Joseph Shinkie, Harry Painter and Frank Caffrey. The fourteenth annual meeting of the stockholders of the Carbon County Indus trial Society will be held at the Mansion Hauseln this borough at 3 o'clock on Mon day, April 8th. A statement of, tho finan ces just published show a creditable and prosperous condition. The viewers In the matter of a new bridge over the' Lehigh river at this place met at that point on Thursday morning for the nurnoso of their appointment. Their report, will De presented to the grand jury at the coming term of court. The I. O. G. T. will hold a Gospel Temperance Meeting on Sabbatli evening,' In the M. E. Church of Panyvllle, similar to the one held on Tuesday evening of this w.eekat Jamestown. The members will walk to Parrvvllle In a body on Sabbath afternoon. Sneak thelres are committing numer ous depredations In the vicinity of Tow menslng and Parrvyille. On Sunday night they forced an entrance Into tho residence of Jacob Peters in the latter place, but wero frightened off without securing booty. Sawing machines repaired in the best manner at Bock's jewelry store, in Louckels block, Bear this In mind and don't trust valuable machines to Incompetent work men. Ladles, you should not fall to see the large stock of new spring and summer millinery goods just received at Miss Alvenia Graver's New York Mlllenery Store, before making purchases elsewhere. 3w. Dr. A. S. Rabenold, of Allentown, who has a branch office here, extracted ninety three molars on IFeduesday. They do say that the genial Dr. Is a thorough dentist. Mrs. Andrew Beyer, of Bank street, is reported as convalescent from a very ser ious illness. This will be agreeable In formation to her many friends. Our stock of fine jewelry, rings, brace lets, chains, earrings, etc., is complete. Gripes are uneaualed anywhere In the county, D. S. Bock, the jeweler. Call ai Kemerer & Swartz's on Bank street, and see the largest stock of furni ture, carpets, etc. You can save money by doing so. D. S. Bock, Leuckel's Block, has large line of clocks at prices which defy competition. See them. Everything In the lino of furniture at Ke merer & Swartz's. Prices always lowest and goods the best. Newest styles, and lowest prices on wall paner and borders at Blery's H'elssport drug store. Wedding rings In the newest styles t E. U. Hohl's, Mauch Chunk. Children's toys, books and games, at Luckenbaeh's, Mauch Chunk.- In speaking of Rev.' Alton, pattor of the Presbyterian church, a writer to ibis paper s-iys! "Tho young mlnls'er Is a fine speaker, and Impresses oin- --.liii lit ardor, sincerity and devotion to I In- -ae ui Christ. lie delivered two eoml jrcuur-i on Sabbath, which wero likened to Ytitl marked attention, and met with general ap proval and commendatlonrom those pre sent. Tho Presbyterians of this place arc to be congratulated upon having secured thcsvrvlccs of this earnest young preacher." Daniel Wcfand has purchased the Selfcrt. lot on South Bank street, and com menced excavations for tho erection of a larRe two story building, 20x52 feet, with a wing 24x32 iect, the.same to be used as a carriage manufactory. Mr. Ireland has had long experience) In tho business and will no doubt mako a success ot the enterprise. Jaincs T. Buncer, a "stavon" good Democrat of Cresgcvllle, Monroe county, has sold his popular hostelry In that ulaco and accepted a position In Fred Horlacher's bottling establishment on Bankway. Ho has taken up a residence here. George Wagner, foundryman, of Effort, becomes proprietor of the hotel and will no doubt do a rushing business. nenry Decker, of Plttstonr assumed control of tho Trachsville Hotel on Tues day, the former proprietor, Thomas A Snyder, retiring. Mr. Decker Is said to be well equipped with genial spirits and hearty good nature, necessary requisites m the running of a first-class hostelry. Established . over ten s cars and trade constantly Increasing Is a guarantee of E. H. Hohl's, the jeweler, of Mauch Chunk, success. He has just received the finest lot of gold watches and jewelry eyer dis played In this county. Prices sure to suit, A pheasant flew against one of Ibo largo windows in the Qazettc office on Saturday, and the force of the colllson smasbed the glass in a dozen pieces. Tho bird, dazed by tho shock, was easily caught by John Acker, who now has It on exhibition. Charles Zellner, well-known in Carbon county, and a former citizen of Mauch Chunk, for several years past located In Cincinnati, Ohio, has purchased aScr&nton, Pa., livery and sale stable and commenced business there. Samuel Anthony, of Bethlehem, took charge of the popular ITalnutport Hotel on Monday. Tho occasion was celebrated In a delightful manner music and dancing being the chief Indulgences .with a big feast as a finale. We stated several weeks ago that Rey, Major had been removed to Jft Carmel, Tho paragraph should haye been continued by saying Mt Carmel church, IPest Philadelphia. George Miller, of Lehigh street, has received the contract to etect a largo two story framo dwelling house for Leonard Kuhnsweller In the borough of East Mauch Chunk. -Hats and bonnets the latest and most fashionable spring and summer styles. at Miss Alvmila Graver's New York Millin ery stare, on Bank street. 2w. Wilson Shoenberger owns two immense horses and Is prepared to do all kinds of hauling, etc., at low rates. See him at the Carbon House. A meeting for business In tho interest of the Presbyterian church will be held at .7.30 o'clock on Saturday evening to which all are Invited. - The awning in front of W. A. Peters Bank street restaurant, has been Improved by the addition of arches along the side and ends. Tho opening ot the Valley House, Mon day evening under tho new' management, J. n. Esch, proprietor, was yery successful. With spring house cleaning comes the demand for new carpets. Seo tho large line at Kemerer fc Swarsz's on Bank St. Jacob Greenamoyer, of Broadheads- vlllo, Is haying a fine monument erected at Brinkman'8 marb e yard on Bank street, Don't miss seeing new stock of wall paper and borders at Blery's drug store, Weiss oort. A good second-hand Square Piano for sale, cheap. Apply at Advocate office. Wall paper and borders at Blery's Welssport drug store. Prices lowest, Go to Henry Schwartz's for all kinds of furniture. Prices the lowest. Six pupils will graduate from the high school this year. OUR WEISSPORT SCRIBE. LEHIGH VALLEY ITEMS. viiori.K w iio coatK anm Persennl GO. UMlp nboul roopl who Vlilt and c ft Titlllne. . OOUHTY SEAT LETTER. That Tired Feeli. 1.1st of Letter.. Remaining uncalled for in the Lehigh- ton.Pa., Posf-Ofllce, for the week ending March, 30, 1880. Drelier, Miss Lizzie urow, nenry nark, A., Ki-lu-rt. II 1!.. .(ireen, Ida 11, simiu, miss i,ucy Selle, Jlisa Mary L., Persons calling for any of tho letters will please say "advertised." James P. Smith, P. M, Oeoce, Miss Jane Smith, Edwin Watch, Lewis aboye A Diphtheria Infested Town. At a meeting of the Weatheriy Borough Council on Monday evening the following resolution was adopted unanimously: That tho public schools and churches shall be closed. Festivals and all public gatherings be discontinued at once; funer- attended by relatives, friends, members of als to be as private as possible: ohsslclans Washington Camp, P. O. S. of A., and of 'Eagle Cash Store." Housekeepers' Notice Lime,, Fall Brushes, Oil Cloths Stair and Floor Ingrain and Rag Carpets, TFindow Shades, Hollands, witl fixtures, 40c, Cloth, Plain and Dados, Cheap. 50 pairs Boots, at Cost and Less, Before purchasing elsewhere don't fail to call at the EAGLE STORE, .North Bask Street, opp. L V. ltound House. Doings iittlie rutWui Pungontly l'arn ..rnplied by tho "Stroller." Rpv ,S. U. Brown did business at Potls- Yii'a this week. Roy. A. F. Leepold has Improved his residence bv additions. An Infant girl of William Halm Is re covering from a serious Illness. Mrs Charles Roth Is visiting her parents nt Hamburg, Berks county. 'Squire Buck was doing business this week in tho City of Brotherly Love. John Musselman, of Wllkcsbarrc, spent Sunday with the folks at homo. Joseph Peters, buyer for N. Snyder's large store, was on the sick list this week. James D. Bennlnger and wife, of White street, spent Sunday with North ampton county friends. An Infant son of Irvln Dotter. of Long. Run, died on Jonday afternoon; Interment took place on Thursday. Burglars broke Into Jacob went' a dwelling on Saturday and carried off hams, flour and other edibles. Benjamin Berlin and wife, of Penns vllle, Pa , spent Sunday with Henry Ber lin In Fianklln township. Howard Brown, son of Rev. S. 1). Brown, of the Evangelical church, left Mon day for Fredericksburg Pa., Scminery. New line of wall paper, latest shades and lowest prices, at Blery's drug store. Seo his large stock betore going elsewhere, Andrew Graver has reduced prices on dry goods and dress goods. Purchasers will do well to see his large stock before purchasing elsewhere. An Infant child of Charles Hongcn died on Wednesday morning. Tho atUlcled family haie tho sympathy of numerous friends In their saa bereavement. Chief Police Oswald might havo mado himself useful bad he been In the neigh borhood on Sunday night when a gang of toughs commenced sulllyanzclng one another. We are pleased to record lb6 marrlago of our genial and obliging nssistant post master, H. J. Shoemaker, and extend hearty wishes for a safe and properous journey through life. Franklin township lays great pride in a man who can put his probosls In his mouth. Wo kuow quite a number of men who have put their foot In it, but we nose oTno other case like the above. Sneuk thieves forced an enterance in James Follweilcf's residence on Union Hill, one-night recently, and carried off clothing and other articles of worth. Get your gun loaded and pepper these miserable reprobttes. The supervisor of Franklin township has been testing ono of the celebrated Lamberton Road Machines this week, with a ylew to.purcbrsing the same. The machines are said to give complete sails- faction whereever used. A gang of tramps attacked and badly beat eeyeral young fellows from town one day recently, without just cause of pro vocation we are informed. The proper persons should see that the law In regard to these lazy reprobates is carried out. Charles MacDanlel sold liii South Bethleham bakery at a profit of several hundred dollars and has again taken up his residence here. He will pay close attention to the wash machine business this suuimcr. The undersigned I has for salo a large lot of Fence Posts, Firewood, and Grape Vines of choice varieties, which he is prepared to furnish at lowest prices. Call on or address, Geohqe H. Enzian, Welssport, Pa. uiar23-3m A youth named Wentz, residing on Union Hill, was knocked down and run over by Ed Lelkel's butcher team at the Central railroad crossing the other day, The boy was considerably jarred least bit excited, but otherwise no Injuries resulted. Rev. Stauffer, New Berlin, Union county, pastor if. tho Reformed church, arrived with his family on Monday, and In the evening was tendered a hearty recep tion by the members of his new congrega tion. The "Stroller" extends the wish that their stay among our people will be a pleasant one. The following letters remain uncalled for in the Post office at this place: B. Glllls, John Joseph, A. E. Junior, Miss Halo Kulp, Henry Peltzgrove, Hlman Shets, A. Stelnhow, Joseph Wlsxbeblxle. Persons calling for any of the above letters will please say advertised. Irvln R. Kruni and Miss Minnie I. Graver, both of Franklin township, were happily united In the golden bonds of matrimony on Saturday last, by Rev. S. B. Brown. Tho young couple left for Ashloy durlng the week where they will make their futuie home. Numerous friends ex tend happy congratulations and best wishes for a safe and prosperous voyage through life. The funeral of Fireman George Knccht, of Franklin, on Sunday last was largely tlvo Local Occurrence Boiled down our ltoudonf. Tlo hetivv shipments of iiwniiirants from taslloUarden In tho over tho Valley Road continues dally. Bethlehem is to have n new reservoir, with a capacity of ono million gallons and a new compound two million gallon pumping engine. The Lnnsfotil people are now amongst the most patriotic of tho State. Tho flag of tliu nati- ill is Hying nt the tip of the spire of the Bcliool belfrcy. Michael Huff, an old brnkcnian, fell under n North I'enu train near Bethlehem Tuesday. He liad both legs crushed mid is probably fatally injured. Anthony Evnns, of Scranton, who was crippled fur lifo in nil accident on tho Pennsylvania Railroad, near Nanticoko, some months ngo, brought suit against tho company for f 20,000 Tho Wcatherlv Electric Light Co., lies accepted the proposition mado by tho Thom son Huston Co, for erection of a plant. Work will be commenced at onco and the light is expected to be in operation by May 1,'S9. The Pennsylvania Steel Works nt Steel ton has posted notice of a reduction of C per cent, in the wages of unskilled labor and 10 per cent, in that of skillud labor, to take ef fect Thursday and affecting 2300 men. Robert Springer, colored, of Bowmane vlllc, Berks county, says lio is llyearsold; that ho was a toamstcr in tho Revolution; that he was taken prisoner, and that he was "lie nwfulci-t skcart darkey he over sect." Tho Shciin and his deputies Saturday evicted Mrs. Scliawder, aged 70 years, and her iuvalia daughter, in Norristown town ship, Montgomery county. Botli women resisted and the daughter was carried out on a sofa. Tlio oxecutiyc committed of tho Luthe ran Minlsterium of Pennsylvania and ad jacent Stated met in Reading Tuesday and passed appropriations for missions and stud ents at colli ges maintained by tho Minis-tium. Cuska Dulski, a native of Finland was found dead Thursday morning beneath n trestle sixty feet high. During the night he fought with an unknown mm and wheth er he fell accidentally or was murdered cannot be determined. From all indications the city of Allen town will, during the season which has just be gun, 8C0 U10 liveliest building boom in its history. About eighty houses havo already been provided for through tho City Engineer and the number is swelled almost daily. It was announced some weeks ngo that about seventy-fivo men would be laid off nt tho Glendon Iron Works April 1. As no order putting tho previous notico into effect has been issued it is thought that the men will not be discharged, after all. Tho prss pects are brightening about the works. A Ilnppy Surprise. A very agreablo surprise was accorded to nomer Adams by the members of the Y. M. C. A. aud bis nearest and dearest rela tives on Friday evening last, It being the last and most opportune time afforded for this purposo before his farewell for the Seminary of tbo Evangelical Church at Fredericksburg. At last regular meeting of the Y. M. C. A. on 'Friday evening the older members of tbe Association presented blm with a book entitled "The Christian's Secret of a Happy Life," In which they had written their good wishes for his suc cess. Aflor the regular meeting they went to bis home to which Homer was brought after all things were ready for the surprise, After a good time In general, with music, song, speech-making, and other "goodies," tbo members one and all bowed at a throne nnrl iim of.grace while a member commended him to God's goodness and prayed for his spec ial keeping and prosperity The result was quite affecting as we felt "That sacred-awe that dare not move," The party adjourn ed at a la'.e hour after wishing him God speed. "" W. Tim T. M. C. A. On Friday evening the Young jtfen's Christian Association will hold a prayer and song service. Tho service will be con ducted by A. J, H'olfe. On Sabbath afternoon at 3.S0 o'clock the Association will hold a meeting in tbe Lutheran and Reformed church of Weiss port. Prof. Smith tho principal of the schools of Welssport, has been engaged as one of tho speakers. Everybody is invited. The friends of the Y. M. O. A. who from a motive of charity patronize the grand en tertainment on Saturday evening In the Opera IIouso to help tho Y. M. C. A. along, will not be deceived, as the entertainment Is given for the express benefit of the Asso ciation, and will bo a good one. for! John Acker, of Bankway, circulated nt t Wai qriit auatied from the ifopp.-r r uo Comity Seat on Wertuosd.iv, Merchant Zern. of I'm Opera H uise store, circulated In Coitli'alo oti Monday. Al. Monlz, of the lPhlt Bear hostlery. circulated 'tnongst friends hereon Monday. Miss LuluZebncr, of South Bank street returned homo Saturday from a pleasant sojourn with Reading friends. Mrs. John Pettlt and daughter, Miss Sallle, of Bethlehem, wero tho guests of Mrs. II. V. Morthlmer, Jr., on Saturday. Geoigo Morgan, tho well-known Beaver Meadow butcher, was closing digits with numerous friends In town on Wednes day. E. 11. Snyder was at Now York during the week just about closing, buying in au exrenslye stock of Spilng and Summer goods. F. J. Uottshall, of Philadelphia, repre senting the Equltnblo Llfo Assurance Soci ety, of Now York, was tho guest of M. O. Kttutz this week. Sir Knlghtu Harry Krcidlor and Lewis Werner, of Carbon CastloNo. Ill, K. G. E., were in attendenco at the meeting of the K. G.E., at Harrlsburg, Pa., this week. J. L. Wlckeat, representing the "Uni versal" of Allentown, was doing business for tho firm In this section during the past week. Mr. W., was formerly a postal clerk between Easton and Hazleton. Rev. C. S. Newhart, of Lehlgbton, was here ou Wednesday and sold four building lots to C. D. Newhart and six lots to Reuben Shefller. Mr. Newhart has still a number of choice lots for sale Bangor O&serucr. AFTER MANY YKAMS must report all cases of contagious disease to the Burgess wlthlu 12 hours from time such diseases are discovered, and that they must insist ou the families so Inflicted In disenfectlng their houses and premises. Any failure of the physician in not comply ing with the above will be lined according to law, and that the Burgess have a red flag placed on every house whero a contagious disease Is reported by the physician, warn ing the people ot tbe danger. Aud that all property holders and tenants of same clean up their houses, gardeus, cellars, outbuild ngs, drains, etc., and to disinfect the said premises at once, all garbage and refuse must bo hauled outside tho borough and burled. The Council in a body as a Board of Health will visit every house in said bor ough to examine the sanitary conditions of same. By order of Council. Levi F. Wagner, Burgess. . Attest: E. G. Rouse, Sec. Diphtheria has been raging for months past without abatement twent-flye deaths having occured since the 1st of January, The town council, backed by public opin ion, lias constituted Itself a Board of Health aud during the week have been thoroughly Investigating the sanitary con dltlen of every house In the town, ' For Sale or lteut. The undersigned offers his farm of 80 acres and 70 percbes, 20 acres of which is under a good state of cultivation, for sale or rent. The farm Is located one mile from Pleasant Corner. This is a rare chance, Call on or write. William Thompson, Feb. 23-tf. Mauch Chunk, I'a. Rollin Wilbur Lodge, Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen of which be was a member. Delegation of the latter lodge from Mauch Chunk and Easton showed respect to a deceased brother by attendance. Rev, J, E. Freeman, of Boyertown, .Pa officiated at the last sad ceremonies. -Poho Poco Tribe,' No. 171, Improved Order of Red Men, installed tho following officers ou Tuesday evening: Prophet Chas. Goth. Sachem Chas. Hahn. Sr. S Milt Hunsicker. Jr. SJilt Emery. Chief of R H. T. Smawley. K. of If H. H. Mussulman. B. F. Kulins has taken up his resi dence in tho building occupied by his gen eral store. KUa Juufl Meade. Vuite Haven, Pa., April 1st., '60. Ella June Meade gave us an entertain ment last Saturday night. We had a very good house and everybody delighted. Urge her on all classes, for her program will reach and delight all. 'Old Phantom' will always be popular with everybody. Wm. F. Porter, Principal High School. For Kent. Two desirable dwellings, pleasantly and centrally located on Bank street, this borougu, can be rented at moderate rental. For further particulars apply to. tf. F. Pierce Lk.ntz. Wanted. Two good coat makers are wanted Im mediately. Apply to C. E SMITH, White Haven, Penn'a. Newspaper Talk. Tne 3auch Chunk Times donned anew dress on Monday, and made its appearance on our table as an exchange. Under the new management a big improvement Is noticeable. H. S. Rlnker, for three years past edi tor In chief, of the Weatheriy Herald, re signed said position to accept a more lucra tive eno on the Maucb Chunk Times and Gazette of which papers he becomes local editor. Slurcliant Tailoring. Can you save money if you get measured for a suit or pair of pants at Sondhelm's One Price Star Clothing Hall, Mauch Chunk? Yes, you will save from, i to $8 on every sutt you order from us. Cook at our low prices and compare tauu wjtu prices at other houses and you ftill see the difference. All-wool Scotch and cheviot suits, made to order, at $15, 718 and on up to $25; corkscrew and casslmer suits to order, at $20, $25, up to $40; all-wool pants, to order, at $3.75, $5, up to $10. All our goods are guaranteed as regards prices, fit and workmanship. Call and be convinced, A Lucky German. "Nick" Smith, is a German, from the land of BIsmark. A decade since be settled in Beaver Run, about two miles from here and getting down to hard work commenced to till the soil for a livelihood. He has worked faithfully, and those who know him say that the recompense has been small, and his life far from one of luxury and plenty, but a better and brighter day dawning for farmer "Nick," for, from the Did Fatherland lately came the joyful news that by' tbe death of a relative he falls heir to the snug sura of $6000. Religious Services are Held In tho First l'reibyterlnn Church, After a lapso of almost a decade religious services wero again held in the First Pres byterian church on Northampton street, last Sunday aniornlng and evening by Rov. Allen, of Lafayette College, Easton, who has accepted a call to the pastorate. Ow ing to the bad weather the audiences were not Iaice at either services, though it was pleasant to observe that what lacked in numbers was mado np In appreciation. Services will be held at 10:30 a. tn., and 7:30 p. m., next Sunday. At 0:00 in tbe morning a Sunday school will be organized in the church basemen1,. Strenerous efforts will be made to perfect a thorough re-organization of the church. A quarter of a century and five years more have rolled away since the inception of Presby terlanlsm into this town. It was in the era of scrub-oak desolation, and just as Sunday was beginning to Bend Its radiat ing influences oyer the Blue Mountains that Rev. Hodgo and Elder Smith, by di rection of tho Luzerne Presbytery, met Rev. J. Darroch, of the church at Weath eriy, In a school house here, where the first sermon from John III, 3, was discoursed to a small audlenco by Rav. J. A. Hodge, after which certificates were received from fire and three inoio were received Into membership on profession of lalth.'and on this day, December 24, 1850, tbe congrega tion by expressed desire was organized Into tho church of Christ under the care of tho PrcsbyScry of Luzerne, to be. called the Gnaden nnttcn Presbyterian church of Lehlgbton. Samuel Kennedy was elected Ruling Elder and Rey. J, Darroch was to preach onco every Sabbath. Tho period between 1800 and 1870 is without record to our knowledge, further than the fact that various missionaries held Irregular services. In 1872, on the 10th day of February, Rev. Earle, of Catasauqua, and Rev. Belvllle, of Mauch Chunk, met with tho congregation In the old school house on tbo corner of Pino and Iron streets, at which time four teen new membeis wero baptised and re celved into the faith. Philip Miller, of town, anu t nomas uaneman, ot Packer- ton, were appointed Ruling Elders. The necessity of a suitable bulldingfor worship ing purposes began to bo felt with the In creased membership, and a subscription book was passed around to raise funds for the erection of a building. The amount thus collected, together with the money ieiD oy mo recluse or unaden ilutten. Fredricka MIsca, formed a safe nucleus to bocin operations, and on Thursdav. the 20th day of May, 1873, the corner stone of the First Presbyterian church, on North ampton street, was laid with services ap propriate to the dedicating of a temple of worship to tbe mercy of a Divine God. The ceremonies wero conducted by tho pastor. H. F. Mason, asslssted by pastors of other congregations. On Thursday, February 10, 1874. Rev. Mason, owlne to some didl- culty tendered his resignation to take effect Juuc l. iservlces were held In tho base ment af the church building for the first time on Match 20th, 1874, and the first communion was administered on Sunday, April 6th. On Thursday. Mav 7th. the church edifice entire was dedicated with services appropriately fitting to the occa sion. The church experienced a measure oi prosperity for several years, but finally, owing to naru times, want ot members ana divers causes, cuurcu services were suspended. Church services on Sunday, Marcndl, Ibsli. nolo the re-orcaulzatlon: let us trust that from henceforth Its caieer in tlie service of Aim hrtitv God w 111 bo truly successful one. Kvcry Day Affairs Un'f Limlft Arnibiutcr lia been on the tk-ic list this week. John Sltler, and old resident of tbe "kettle" will shortly tak up his home at Lehlgbton. Tho Switchback railroad Is now under going a number of repairs, preparatory to opening for summer traffic. Thero are but few cases for the first week of court, although the criminal trial list for the second week Is quite large. Ono of the most popular and successful physicians from the lower end, wa refer to Dr. W. G. M. Selple, of Lehlgbton, emulat ed In town H'ednesday. The entertainment In the Mothodist church at East Mauch Chunk, by Ella June Meade on Wednesday ovenlng was quite a success financially and othorwlso. Horaco Heydt, a popular and success ful attorney of Lchighton, on Monday com menced legal business with W. G. Frevman under the firm name of Frevman it Hsydt. Tho coal dump to be erected along Susquehanna street by the C. R. R., will unsightly In appearance. A force of men are now at work cleaning oil to make room for the concern. Rex & Bro. ,of the populor Bon Marche, on Susquehanna street, have just been furnished with a new dtllvery wagon by Trsxler A Kreldler of the Lehtghton carri age works. The vehicle Is a daisy. Capti Wm. Conner, of East Mauch Chunk, who built the large trestle of tho new railroad near Hazleton, has received a contract to built a railroad between Schuyl kill Haven and Bowmanstown a dislanco of thirty-one miles, for tho Lehigh Valley Raiiroad Company. The Middle Coal Field Poor Directors met at tho Lowrytown Almshouse on Mon day and after perfecting organization made the following appointments: Solicitors, Rapsher and Cassldy ; steward and matron, Anthony Coll and wife; physician, Dr. U.Latham; secretary, W. A. Grimes; treasurer, Hazleton Savings Bank, Tho attention af our readers is direct ed to tho new advertisement of Rex and Bros. Bon Maiche in to-days paper. The big reduction sale will continue at steady prices from now on. Big profits are a thing of the past; new prices and new methods govern the popular store and busi ness is booming as it never did before. Immense crowds of people from all the towns surrounding dally visit the Bon Marche and take advantage of the rare bargains which are unequaled. The following story Is going the rounds of the state press and may not proye unin teresting to Advocate readers with whom the name of Asa Packer is household and by thousands revered and respected though long since ho has been gathered to his fathers: Tho late Asa Packer, the founder of the Lehigh Valley Railroad and of the Lehigh University, as is well known, was once a boatman on the Lehigh Canal, and at the time of his death was worth millions f dollars. When he first became a boat man be was almost "dead broke," wanted mule, and hadn't the money to buy one, Charles Anthony, then and now a resident of Hope's Lock, Northampton county, be came his bondsman, the mule was purchas ed, and young Packer started on tils first trip rejoicing. Mr. Anthony Is now well advanced in years and in poor clrcumsian- cos. To add to his misery his wife's mind has become Impaired, and bis daughter, ged forty-seven years, the only child, ts a cripple and an invalid. The late Asa Packer advertised for Anthony but died without seeing him. It Is thought by many that Packer desired to reward Anthony but falling to find him after a long search con cluded he was dead. Of Scholars who 'Were Neither Absent-or Tardy. The following Is a report of the public schools of ,Lchlghtoi, for tho month ending in March: I lull School nv.at. Grammar " ' Intel mediate " ' A secondary " " II Beconrtay " - Hoy's Ad Prim " " Girls' Ad l'rlin " " lloyg'l'r in.No.2 " (ilrls'l'rlm.Kovj " ltoys'1'rlm.No.l " " Gtrts'l'rlm.No.l ' Totals Squlbbs from Motioning. Henry Smith recently purchased of "There was au old man of Tobago, lived on rice, gruel, and sago," he had headache so bad. After he used a bottle David Hatch for $2800 a valuable house of salvation Oil. lie could eat roast beet and lot and on Tuesday occupied the Sams'. and plum pudding all right. Charles Beck, of Hazleton, one of our Tliev say tne winter advertisements oi foimer residents, Is visiting his parents this nouses win run somewuai in tuis siyie. n. weeic, large and elegantly furnished house lor Tbe people of this section Invite tbe rent, In easy distance of a druggist who I new supervisor to inspect tbo location of sells Dr. Bull's Cough byrup. fsnces hereabouts. Ben. - Full line of Ingram and Brussels car, pets' at Henry Schwartz, on Bank street, Stop It at once. If jou see your nurse giving tbe baby either laudanum or pare goric, stop It al once. If you want a good medicine for your children, get Dr. Bull1 Baby Syrup. Price 25 cents. All druggist, Females who- haye tried Laxador the "golden" specific for dellcato complaints peculiar to their sex are no longer skentl cai. rney cannot say too raucu in In us praise. Only 25 cents. At druggists. MONTHLY RCCOltll 2il 1 43 40 3d 45 31 . St S7 41 enrollment 648 Udgar Xander, Charles Mertz, Albert Bartholo mew, winner Held, Sophia Miller. Irene Fens termaker, ltta Drlssel, Baltlo Gabel and Ella (Irammar Behool Robert Trainer. Ira Notb stein, Ella Schumacher, Lizzie Schocb, Mamie iiiieniieuiHie Aiaiiua i-omr. jiarv renster- niaeher, Eninia Kline, Miuerva Held, Carrie "?v '"i"1' ei:Bu-''. Kinnia I'rimnger, Willie llreiuier. Jnclib IleherUnir and l-'mTdie 1I.V A Secondary Lillie Mmiltlirop, I.Uzle Beck, Sallle llender. Menervie Ettliiger, Lizzie (leggus, iiuiiiD i.ox, lA-uu i.auKimimncreriianmciiimu, name irainer. ijiinu iieuman. name Mewiiart, ll'iri'V , Ihl 1fn(la,l llnnt. ,17..!...- 1 I Trainer. A'llen lielchard and John Xnnilpr. 11 aeconaary uarry jNoinstein, lidille Kclnnldt Harry Wnterbor, Nettle Oeirgus, Nora William- sou, Alice lumiz, uarne vooruees, una jicck ana Lulu Peters, Ilovs' Advanced Primary Willie Graver, Wtlllo Wertrnam Oarnr (rrceu. St-nit lthtiufU. cnanes vvaip, uarry llunstcker, George Loin Charles Itelter. Weslev llennincrer. rliarlen He erlluif, Qenrgo Kewhart, Frank Trainer aud urum iuu.j ciere. Girls' Advanced Primary Cnrrlfl Fpnstpr. maker, Ltzzlo Gahel, Minute M lller, Anute btroup jmuiue vt uick. Ana weiss, iui.i wcud, uarrie Bianx.uiara llelleinnt'er. Loved Williamson Carrie l'eters and Sadie nontz. jjoys- iTimary tio. 2 James xanders. Willie I'oorliees. Wllllo Peters. Harrv llei-K. Alex auoeiuuKcr, i lias. uuiKiiammerer, tnas. npoo! neimer, josepli llox, Ernest Wlieatly, Uarry ouier, Auron Lauu. ueyiioia L,ommanuK jiarry iteicnaru, luwo irumer anu llnrtranlt- I : ! H lr,lnoM Vn 1 f. T ,aa llojer, Carrie ritout, Mabel Wehr, Mattle (leg- lidw Minnie icii-u i eiura uuu uuyer. llovs' I'rllnarv No, 1 Arthur ICeniprv. Charles fimith, Alvln Hemaly, Ed, Wertman, l'lcrce Nothstem, ltobt. Horn, Milton Hrltxlnger, Harry yueen, mine lena, lien semmei, ueo. nein i.in r.-tvi.. Uk..ll. n.. I. ,... Girls' I'rllnarv No. 1 -Carrie Anthony, llessje man, nauie icnuuil, neirii jiuuuu uui jjcu Liti Trainer. Visitors-Mrs. tlltehell. Mrs, Leuckel, Miss T ,i.bl ill.. !.- til.. - tilll. . iwuvtrii tuiaa imi r. iuins onai ix. miaa it iiitaiiis Monars. II, A. DleftmlenVrancl George Kumiss UiUtitl the school! LOOK EE Hill's Muslin 7 cants pr yard. ruit of the Loom Musliu, 7 cents nor yard. Unbleached Muslin, good quality, one yard wide, price 6 cents. Standard Ginghams, 6 cents per yard, Menu' Unlaundned W lute Shirts, 50 cents. Most in the world. Besides Our Store We Have Four Warehouses. Filled with "Royal Phosphate." 1 Filled with Iron and Steel Nails and Salt. 1 Filled with Hour and Farming Implements. 1 Filled with Iron and Steel Nails at Millport. From these we sell Wholesale to Store keepers. Conn see us. Respectfully, AD AN MEHKKAM & BON, Fist door above the Opera House, South Bank Street, Lehighton, Pa. Knight of the Golden Eagle. The thirteenth annual session of the Grand Castle, of Pennsylvania, Knights of the Golden Eagle, was commenced Tues day morcins, in Shakespeare Hall, Harrls burg. Grand Chief Louis . Stllz presidsd. The other officers pressnt wero: fast Grand Chief Chas. 11. Huston, l'liila. Grand V.C. A. C Lyttle, Altoona. Grand II. P.-K. W. Clevenger, Phtla. Grand M. of 11. J. D. Dames, Plilla. Grand K. ot E. -Charles A.Blckel. Plilla. Grand S. H. Davis Casselberry, l'liila. Grand F. G.-H. It. Kreldler, Lehlglitou. Grand S. G.-Charles T. Dole, Plilla. Taustees-Ueorge C. llalltr, Dr. W. II. Sender- line, of Philadelphia, and wm. A. Welgel, Itoj ersford. There was a very larce attendance of Sir Knlshts, Representatives being present from the 800 Castles In the State. Tbe DiraJo of the Knlshts announced for Tuesday afternoon was spoiled b y the torrents of rain that fell and the deep mud which had collected In tbe street. Com manderlcs and castles from Dauphin, Phila delphia, Steelton, York, Harrlsburg, M ddlctown. iaiimouiu. iiecnanicsuurc. Wllllamstown. Read In 2, '.ebanon and otber places were there to the number of at least 2500, but, just as they had been formed into line with the grand officers at the rhibt of the line, marshaled bv IJx Grand Chief Stlltz, the rain began to pour, drenchinc the banners and handsonm unl forms. Under the circumstances tbe cbiel marshal led the parado around a couple of blocks and a countermarch on Market street, where he reviewed the organization and dismissed them. Italn continued for over an hour and dispelled any hope of re organizing Ibe procession, mere were at least 10.000 neople In line, and tbe decora- Hans throughout the city wer the finest seen thore for years. Don't Head Thli". Is It an advantage to buy your clothing at Sondhelm's One Trice Star Clothing nail. Maucb Chunkf Yes. for the follow- lntr reasoDt Wo will sell you the best and cheapest ready-made suits in this valley at the following low prices: G. A. It. suits at $-0, $8, (10 and f 12; men's cood suits at $4, $0, $8, $10, up to $20; boy's suits at $1.00, $U.bU, $d.ou, o, up l-ru; uoy-s pams from 25 cents ur. and If our clothing Is not 20 per cent cheaper than yon can buy It for elsewnere wa win return your mouer. iu and be convinced. Kotlc. There will be a meeting In the Presby terian church of Lehlgbton April 7tb, '89 In the oven ns at 7:o0 o'clock. All persons who desire tbe establishing of Presbyterian worship at Lehlgbton In said chttrcn. All are eordlsllv Invited. Rev. J. Belvllle. of Pottsville will be present, to unite in the work. rniLjp Mili.eb joum noun 'Miss llrown would be a charming girl," I heard avoungman say. If she had a good complexion, and those spots would go away: lluttliey spoil her looks completely." If Miss Drown would only take Dr. Pierce's Golden lledlcal Discovery, what happy change 'twould make. It would drive out all the humors from her blood and make It pure, And tbe blemishes coinplaiued of disappear, be vArv Riirft. This medicine Is the great burltler of fie blood, and nlsflgurliiK eruptions and blotches will soon vanish wueu u isusea. Persons deslrins arbor posts, fence posts, fire wood or the service of a light team for hauling purposes can save money by calling on Jdoses Jtenrig. benign sireei, PIIOTOOltAPIIS of family groups cabinets all stvles. aud old pictures copied and enlarged at Klshel's Gallery, near Le high Valley Depot, Lehighton. Pa. Picture rod and coving. No nice room complote without It; very low, at Lucken bach's, ilaucir ununic. When the weather grows warmer, tint extrerno tired feeling, want ot appetite, dullness, lancuor, and lassitude, afflict almost tho tntlr human family, and scrof ula and other diseases oaused by humors, manifest thsouoive with many. Ft Is Im possible to throw oft this dablltty and expol humors from the blood without the aid ot a rollsbU motfloln like Hood's Barsaparllla. " I could not slsep, and would sat up In the morn ln( with hardly llfo though to set out ot bed. I had do appsttts, and my face would break out with ptmplss. I bought At no other season Is the system so sus ceptlbto to the beneficial effects ot a re liable tonlo and tnvlgorant. The Impure stato ot the blood, the deranged dlgcitloa, and tho weak condition of tho body, caused by Its long battlo with tho cold, wintry blasts, all call for tho reviving, regulating and restoring Influences so happily and efteotlvalr combined hi Uood's Barsaparllla. " Hood's Barsapatllla did mo a great deal of good. I hid ho particular dlseaso, but was tired out from overwork, and It tonod ino up." MrS. U. E. HlMJloxs, Couocs, N. Y. Hood's SacsaoanBIa a bottl ot Rood's SrsspariUa, and soon began to sleep soundly; eould get up wlUi ont that tired and languid festtnf, and my appetite improved." E. A. 3ixrono,Kont,(h "I had been muck troublsd by general debility. Last spring Hood's Barsaparllla provad Jait Uis thing csoded. I dsrlvsd n lmmcns amount of lransat. I never felt better." II. P. Millb j, IKxtMi, Ham. Hood's Sarsaparilla Sold by all druggist. II ; six tor 5. Mads only by C. I. IIOOD fit CO., Lowell, Mass. IOO Dosos Ono Dollar "lor seven years, spring and fall, I had scrofulous sores como out on my legs, and tor two years was not trco from thorn at all. I suffered vory much. Last May I began taking Uood's Sarsaparilla, and betore I bad taken two bottles, the soros hoalod aud tho humrr left me." O. A. Arnold, Arnold, Me. "There Is lio blood purlflor equal to Hood's 3arsparlll.." K. S. Pn elm, Kochcstcr, N.S. Hood's Sarsaparilla Sold Ly all dingglits. $1; six for ?5. Mado euly by C. J. ll'KJD CO., Lowoll, Mass. IOO Dosos Ono Dollar If anybody here offers yon Hill's or 1'rult of the Loom Muslin for 0 I-J conts per yard, our pi Ice will then be 0 cents per yard. It will always bo 1-2 cent per yard cheaper than anybody else will offer It here, ine In Stock. rLoai Price, 27 Per Ton. i Royal Phosphate Wo are Offering Wonderful Values in Positively the Fullest Money's Worth erer shown here -or anywhere. VBKIVCH CJHUilDAS, SIMS. SWISH IIEMMIIGTTA, AMD 40 laches wide, all the most stylish and newest colorings Blue Steel, Grays, aersants uiivet, itussian uray, uenuarmts, uoiden ana oilier iirowns, Alauoaay and Terra Cottas, Old Rose, Gobeliu, Garnets, Ac. Our Price, 50 Cents a Yard, H. wm & SOI 638 Hamilton Street, AL.L.ENTOWIC. oopberoo nit HOUSEKEEPERS, Look Here! You will certainly find it to your advantage to huy where you have the largest, .cheapest, best and newest stock of - HEATERS -AND- HOUSEKEEPERS to select from. certainly be at SUPPLIES. That place will WM. S. KUHN'S, Opposite the Valley Round House, North Bank Street. Make it a point to see the celebrated "Irving Range" before pur chasing any other. All makes and grades of heaters on hand and iurnished at short notice and at exceedingly low prices, REX'S MAUCH CHUNK, PA. Our Great Mark Down' Sale Of a few days ago was a grani success in every particular. EVERYBODY WAS SATISFIED Because tbey uot JDST WHAT was ADVERTISED, and when they called, tbey were ehown many things at Greatly Itedaced Prices, mention of which did not appear in tho papers. Since tbe commencement of tbe Big Reduction Sale we have reoonsidered our plans and ideas of doing basinets, and have come to this conclusion, That WE Are Going; to Sell More Goods at Less PROFIT. By doing this we can bay LAIIOEU LOTS whloh means LOWEIt PIUOES. By buying Direct, tuns savin joonere rionts, una selling uoods Oulck wo can, and will, be satis fied with LESS BIIOFIT. We mlabt say just here, to Ibe many persons who, last woek. asked nt the nnestion: "Will you have bargains like this all the time ?" Wo ANSWEtt. YP.S 1 W mn.n in keep IhioRi niovinc by Quick Sslee, Small I'rotlts and One Trice. Our stook In central. Is Better to-day than ever before: More Complete; Prices Low er and Quality of Goods the Bent. Oor Bilk Blaok Goods and Colored Dress Goods Department has much finer qualities and a more varied assortment than ever. Linens, Whits Goods and Towels, will at this season iutereat evury lady nice clean stock to select from. Dress Ginghams In an endless variety. Domestics are cheap and. we can fcrulsh you with any thine you may desire. lu Embroideries our stock is larger than ever, while It is an admitted conclusion that wo are headquarters for Flounc Ings and Laees. Hosiery we keep the best makes in fast blacks. Buttons and Trimminsa have always been specialties with us. Then we give you a muoh larger as sortment In every department to select from than you cnu set elsewhere. .NOTE Prices ou goods advertised for tbe past few day remain the same. Watch, this space; It will pay you lo do so. Very truly, O. A. Rex & Bro.3 Opposite Amprloan Hotel, LMATJOH CHUNK, Ponua,
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