OMfilMLCHEAPCASilSTOREl
Holiday Carnival Here.
The Rroittest natberlng of eioods for
the Holidays ever beheld In Lehlghton.
Coins and feast your ojes on this
splendid display. H'e offer the widest
range of selection In (joods suitable for
llUts of any storo in Carbon counly. W hat
adds to the ttttractlveneseof this Rrand col
lection are the very modest oriccs which
are marked In plain figures on each anff
every article The following arc somo of
tho things you'll find here:
Durable Silverware designs otiwo.
l'ret.y Jewelry the intent fancies.
Hush and Metal Toilet OasM, Woik Boxes
Manicure Sets. Cuts ami Collar Boxes, Jewel
Uaskets. Wlilak Holders. I'hoto Albums,
Smoker Oases, Ink Stands, Smoaor Stands.
Easels, etc.
Box Vper, Purses, Bill Books and Omar Oases.
Holiday TlioiiRbts in lamps. Chamber Toilet
J'lates, llutter nates, cuspmores, vases, so.
Articles 'I
Knrks.
ndn. Carters. TBUlS-Knivei
and
Forks, rofket Knives. SpOobs, Cults
Mills,
OU Cans, &c.
Fancy Sllppcfs. Fine Shoes. Itellable Robber
Boots and Shoe?.
fancy Colored mens floods.
rStyllsli Shawls and Skirts. .
Cardigan Jackets and Jersey Coats.
Fine Bed Spreads. Blankets and Comfortables.
Handsome Napkins, Towels Stand and Table
Covers.
IAce Curtains, Nottingham Laces and Scrims In
beautliul designs.
Underwear, Flannel and White Shirts. Hosiery,
J10VCS, Aecmies, sonars, uuii "r
kerchiefs nnd Mufflers. Plain, Fancy. Bor
dered Hemstircneu aua iianu jtmuruiumru
Linen iiantiKercniets.
J. T. NUSBAUM,
Fltst fctroet, bctwoen South and Vluin Streets,
Lehleliton. ra.
The Carbon Advocate
SATUHDAT, DECEM11EU 13, 18t0.
Now, 1'ay Vp.
Our collector, Georgo W. Jforthlmcr,
will call on delinquents within the next
few days, and all persons are expected lo
liquidate. We nsed the money and must
have it. If you owe us you are supposed
to pay, tho sooner the better, as we need
tho cash to meet the heavy expenses of
our establishment.
XJst of Jurors.
List of Jurors drawn to servo at the
Jaunary term of Court, 1891:
OBAtrD jtmorts.
A s'mer. James carpenter, LelilRbton
Jllose, Nathan laborer. Fratiklln '
Burns, Christ miner. Lansford , ,
Uretney, Gravllle clerk. Ihlshton. ,
Curren, C. T.. banrase master. IS. Mauch Chunk
Drelsbach, Tllir. farmer, Franklin
Dlehl, Alvln larmer, Fninklm
Evans, Lewis L. farmer. Tacker
Hooven. Frank clerk. Weatherly
nelnUelman, . 8. larmer, Kast r-enn
Hnyt. Itobert merchant. Beaver Meadow
Hough, Oliver conductor, Lehlghton
ICuehuer.B. F. clerk, E. Mauch Chunk
Klotz, John blacksmith. Ltttlo Cap
Kcnbler, Emanuel Inn keener, Penn Forest
Miller, John II. butcher. Mahoning
Mctjoughlln. Itobert moulder, Lansford
Miller. J. Irvln moulder, Wcntherly
Nnss, W. 0. moulder, Weatherly
Swank. C. W. merchant, Lansford
Vouneblen, Geo. brakeman. M. Chunk, 2d ward
Thomas, win. miner, Lehlghton
Zlegenfus, Edwin miner, Millport
Slant, Conrad carpenter, Audenrled
petit juncma.
Arner, Oscar Inn keeper, Welssport
nodding, Chailes pedler, M. Ohunk 2nd ward
Jlrogan, Dennis laborer. Beaver Meadow
tlraaberry, James miner. Heaver Meadow
Itenreu. Francis farmer, Penn Forest
Berlin Jlenry blacksmith, Franklin
Hast,- west laborer, ladder North
Coll, Domlnlrk miner. Beaver Meadow
Chrlstman. Mahlon teacher. Franklin
Sunn, Fatrick moulder, Weatherly
Davis, Jno. 1'. clerk, Weatherly
llnnleavy, Patrick miner, Audenried
Freeman. Henry F.cariwnter, Weatherly
Mowers. Wm. laborer, Kidder North
Graver, Lewis laborer. Franklin
Qrcenawalt. Charles farmer, Lchtshron
Groot, Keuben carpenter, Franklin
Jlongen. Itobert blacksmith. Franklin
Henry, Robert nlasksmltb, Franklin
Henri. James laborer, Lehiuh
Harpo'. Wm. coachman, M. Ubtmk 1st ward
- Leuckel. John laborer, Franklin
Jjtudcrburn, Albert merchant, Weatherly
Martyn, John gentleman, Heaver Meadow
JtlurgUU, luus. IT . liilliri, j&uuriirin,,
MnrirRn. .Inn. It. teamster. Summit III
Morgan, Jno. It. teamster, Summit Hill
McElroy, John clerk, Mauch Chunk 1st ward
wcisiroy, jonnciem, itiaucuuminK i
Miller. Edward laborer, Summit Hilt
Mangold, rrea laDnrer, iTaumin
Mcllough. Michael M. miner, Beaver Meadow
Ohl, Edward carpenter, Lehlghton
Reed. Frank butcher, -Welssport
Itooinson, jno. m. Darner, Aanenriea
Mtrolil. Amos farmer, TownmensliiE
stemler. Milton laborer. Tnwantensioir
Bteventon, Joseph miner. Nesquchonms
Holt, Samuel brakeman, l'ackerton
Smith. Ellas larmer, Kast renn
Selo, Wm. railroader, Mauch Oh'ink 2d ward
Schwab, Wm. blacksmith, Franklin
Tanner, Nathan contractor, lansford
Ward, Frauds brakeman, M. Chunk 2d ward
Wentt, Dennis farmer, Farryvlllo
Walp, James tin smith, Lehlghton
West, Georgo engineer, Weatherly
Wert, Win. sadler, Lehlghton
Young, Joremlah moulder, Weatherly
Zlegemus, Thos. T. carpenter, Varrvvllle.
TRAVERSE JUR0I19.
Bretney, T. J. laborer, lehlghton
Jtartch, August moulder, Weatherly
Blakslev, Asa r clerk. M. Chunk 1st ward
rck, Jol.n laborer, Kidder North
Knges jer, Andrew liveryman, M. Chunk 1st w
Evans, Tallv clerk, Nesquehonlng
Xrans. Jno. T. gentleman, Lansford
Farren, Robert engineer. Beaver Meadow
Graat, John farmer, Ihlgli
Herbert, Herbert miner, Lansford
Helsler, Frank surveyor, Lanstwd
Ichter, Casper barber, Summit Hill
Kreldler, H. 1C. painter, Ltdilghtnn
Kuehner, Daniel engineer, Weatheriy
Kruin, Joseph carpenter, Lehlghton
King, reter engineer, Lansford
JKornev, Samuel farmer. Towamenslug
Lauchlln, Bernard laborer, Lehteh
I ewls, John K. miner, Audenried
Morgans, Daniel, laborer, Summit Hill
McGlnty. James, gentleman, Lausane
Mctlorry, Felix, hotel-keeper. Nesquehonlng
Hast, Lewis C, tinsmith. Weatherly
Obert, Frank, clerk. Lehtchtoii
Osborn. John, gentlemen. Muuch Chunk, lit w.
O'Donnell. Dominlck, Jr.. laborer, Summit Hill
rotteiger..!. u, tencner. weatneriy
Raworth, Edward, gardener. lehlghton
Rless, I'eter J., merchant, Beaver sieadow
Itonemus, Hugo, miner, Nesquehonlng
Hex. James, bow. Lehlithton
Rhclman, Herman, carpenter, R. Mauch Chunk
mraup, aron, taDorer, I'arryvuie
Sweeney, James, hotel-keeper. Summit 1I1U
Washburn, David, dlapatclier, Weatherly
TVuJp, Robert, merehant, lehlghton
Warner, Wm., farmer, Lehlghton
Watklns, Win. E., boss, Insford
Touse, Israel, laborer, Hast Penn
Taeger, John II., Mauch Chunk, 1st w.
Christinas Freaents Hhouldbe Looked After
An overcoat or ulster for your husband
or boys is the best ' present vpn oulil cive
them. You can find 500 overceats and ul
sters at the O. V. S. C. Hall, Mauch
Gbuuk, at prices that defy competition
, fiKCHBT SOCIETY NOTF.S.
Hancock Lodge, Jr. O, U. A. M-, will
be Instituted at Bethlehem on Dace tuber
10th. Prior to the institution there will be
a ble parade, in which the lodges and
commandrles of .Vfaucli Chunk. Lehigh
. l 1 1 . 4 11...
luu, oitmuKiuii, uttiflBauiift, (vuffuwitu,
Eastori and Phllllpburg will partlelpata
Uver euo youoR men win parade in regan
and uniform and there will be several
bauds of music
Neiquehonlne Castle, No. 867. K.
E., of Nesquehonlng, will bold a Rrand free
enifr:amueni ana putiuc installation ol
officers on New Tears Night. The coin
nittee having charge of the arrangements
are working liard and will no doubt make
the event a grand success.
State Councilor Stephen Collins, of the
Junior Order United A me i lean Mechanics
who was charged with having nsed his cf
flatal name for petltleal purpose In the re
cent State election by senrflnc out letters
asking for votes for Mr. Delamater, has
been acquitted by the board of inquiry at
71usbnrg. The matter was brought up In
every council of tbe order in Pennsylvania
and thoroughly dlscuseed. The discussion
resulted In the charges being made.
X delegation of Lebign Council, No.
100. Jr. O. U. A. M.. will participate In a
flg raising at FreeUnd on New Tear's
day.
Beautiful silverware at Hohl's
Jewelry Store, M. C.
800 oex.u ..a c..t.
We we HkUisx ' tU-oai overcoats
Lr OWW"
LOCAL SANDWICH IKS. j
Breev Happening na Canftat by Wide
Awake Reporter unil &tlitl Told ti
"Advocate" Itder.
Head Sweeny's ad.
00 to Plshel's foi plifi'ns.
Holiday gifts at Uohi's ilauch Cbouk
Jewelry Store.
Full line of Ingrain add llrussels car
pets at flenrv Schnar t.
Painter Frank IKelnland has the con
tract to paint the new hosiery mill.
Trinity Lutheran Church will oloct
now church olBcers n Sunday, 28th Inst.
This week three car loads of hogs wero
slau&htered at Obert's Pork Packing estab
lishment. A letter received this week from Fred.
Itrlnkman, of New York Olty, tolls us that
he Is O. K.
Graining aud Daoorfttlyo Palutlng
walls and ceilings. All work oeately dono
by W. C. Batita, Lehlghton, P. O.
Hazloton is to have a street railway.
Oyer $10,000 of the stock is already sub
scribed. Poos Lehlghton tumble?
Our public schools will close for the
holiday vacation on, the 24tb and rc-open
on the Urst Monday following January 1st,
1801.
L. F. Klepplnger will build a frame
dwelling house next to John Acker's on
Dankway. Jd Chrlstman has the con
tract. Choice new doslgns In bead necltchatns
and bracelets at Uohi's Afauch Chunk jew
elry store.
Wheu you pay your taxes for 1800
there will be an addition of flvo per cent,
Tou might have sayed this had you liqui
dated up to the 10th.
The Interior of J. VT. nattdenbtish's
liquor store lias been nicely repapered and
painted. The work shows the artistic
ability of Frank Welnland.
James Fatzlnger, who blows the alto
horn in Arlon Cornet Band, foil on a'
slippery side walk tho other night and cut
a gash three inches long in his chin.
Lehigh Fire Company meets at tho of
flco of J. & II . Seaboldt, First streot, on
next If'ednesday evening. All members
ttrs requested to put lu an appearance.
Honrj Miller's now plaulng mill will
be put In operation sometime during the
early part of the new year. It will give
employment to twenty or more hands.
The jingle of tho merry sleigh bells
made happy music during ilie past week.
Here we nre reminded that Dayld Ebbert
hires out the nobbiest rigs at lowest prices.
Richard Davidson, a Now Philadelphia
butcher, has mysteriously disappeared.
Nothing has been seen of him for a week
and his relatives fear that he has met wiili
foul play.
It Is a rumor that soon, very soon, one
of Lehlghlon's fairest daughter's of Eye
will wed n young man from tip the road.
Somo one says she lives on Third street
and Is the daughter of .
At Sweeny's Corner Store you can buy
grapes, apples, bananas, oranges, lemons,
all kinds of nuts, figs, dates and fine con
fections. Don't buy until you see Bob's
fine line of holiday necessaries.
Ed Campbell, Crlt Coon and Frank
KHnger -were dashed oyer the boardwalk:
into tho swamp, while coasting oh the hill
at the Exchange ono nlRht receutlv, They
still llye though badly bruised.
Patrons.of Terpsichore will notice In
another column of this Issue the advertise
ment of Mr. Howard Martz who has large
classes in dancing and deportment in
Allentown, where he Is please i to see all
ylsrtore.
Prof. A.-S. Miller who llyed in Lehlgh
ton some years ago is now professor of
English Language and Literature in
ICichlta, Kansas, TJniyersIty. Many old
friends hereabouts offer Congratulations ou
his rapid advancement.
The Boatd of Directors of the Lehigh
Valley Railroad Company met Tuesda.t
and-declared tho usual quarterly dividend
of 1 1-4 per cent, payable! January ID, 1891,
to stockholders as registered on tbe books
of the company at the ctaso of business
Tuesday.
i ue ftietnooist .Episcopal uuurch on
south First street was re-opened to tho
worship of God on last Sunday after nuder
going a number of Improvements. The
edifice is now one of tho very prettiest In
Lehigh Valley, and the pastor, Key. G. IF.
Uungan and the congregation can well feel
proud of It
The Bethlehem Iron Company's steel
mills, which shut down a week ago for an
Indefinite period, wero started up Monday
morning, and the 1,000 men nre again at
work. The resumption Is due to large
orders received a day or two after the shut
down, and which will keep tho plant In
operation tho greater part of the winter.
We don't know whether tho two
Inches of ground put on north Second
street, Is meant for grading purposes or not
Some months ago. If we mistake not, the
same amount of road bed was removed to
put tho street In grade. This Is one of the
funny things however and we won't try to
explain it.
rHollday shopping has begun and many
folks go to stores in search of articles suit.
able for gifts. -An examination of the stock
In loea) stores' is to be commended and es
peclally those who advertise In tho Advo
cate. A saying of inonoy and time may
be effected In many oases by giving our ad'
yertlsers a call.
Navigation on tbe Lehigh Canal has
been closed for the season, and boatmen
hieing homeward with their mule teams
for the winter. Abont fifty loaded boats
wre ioe bound between Bethlehem and
iauch Chunk last week, reached their
destination with the aid of Ice plows,
wbloli were kept at work day and night.
CounoII will meet on Monday even
Inc next having adjourned from Tuesday
last owing to Institute. Among the im
portant and neceesary things for their
consideration we would kindly suggest
hose carriage and ahaeo and market house
Talk of these these things, but don't fall
to grant Fred Ilorlacher the franchise foi
electric lighting.
The contractors baying In charge tbe
work of macadamising First staeet, closed
work lor tue seasen on Saturday last.
Lewis A- Miller, of Franklin twp., who
has been engaged hauling stone during tbe
progress of the work, on Saturday morn
Ing, hauled with his two mules 4410 lbs.
of crushed stone on his last trip. This
wae tbe heaviest loul for any one tea
during the progress of tbe work, and
Lewis is justly proud of bis little team.
George W. Morlhlmer. associate editor
of the (Jabbos Advocate, wm last week
nulled In marriage to Miss Margie I
daughter of Mr. Frank Hnmr.lnger. a well
known merchant of Tremont, Schuylkill
counlr, l'a , by Rey. E. Q. Hav. naalor ot
UwBnglub I.utbiiran cboreh.ot Pottsvllle.
Tbe mairlag was quietly consummated
, and was much of a surprise to tbe tuny
trttads of tbe young couple in this city and
elsewhere. Mr. aud Mrs. Mortliitaer will
make their bom at the Exchange Hotel.
- 1: ,or do p1"0' Kisiieiv
Saye money by buylog Wall Paper at
, '"k.ntaefc'i Mauch Cbuak.
Look at the choice aMart-
Chuok J lry Store
THE COUNTY SIAT.
The OoMlp of tlio Day Told In a Sliort
UrlKlunl Manner ! ftppolal Correnpon
dnt. Marriage liceaso No. 1407 was Issued
AVodtie'day.
Mrs. Thomas Arner and Afrs. William
Reed, of Welssport, were Mauch Chunk
visitors on Wednesday.
County bonds In the appended amounts
were If sued during the past few days:
David Beltz, Frauklln. $750; Ladles Aid
Society. Welssport, $600.
The Lehigh Valley Ministerial Associa
tion, composed of tho Methodist Ministers
the Lehigh Valley, met Tuesday in this
city. Afany interesting papers were read.
Two weeks more nnd It Is oxpeeted
that the East Mauch Chunk bridge will bo
completed. It will be a model structure
next to the magnificent bridge at Lehlgh
ton in beauty and etatllness.
-Michael McGorry. of Uazlston, is In
Lute's Hospital, Bethlehem. Friday
be tried to mount a moving coal train on
the Valley railroad and was thrown under
the cars. Ue is minus one leg.
Sheriff Loyan was at Summit IJlllon
Tuesday where ho sold the personal proper-
of Thomas McCready. AfeCready. it
wilt bo remembered, was the Republican
candidate for County Commissioner at tho
late election and was defeated.
It having been nimorcd tliatGeorga W.
Twlnning.of Mauch Chuck.superlntendcnt
Lehigh & Susquehanna division of the
Central Railroad of Now Jersey, has mado
up his mind to resign, the Pottsyllle Mhiers
Journal comes out nutborallyoly and says
tho rumor Is not true.
Applications for liquor and saloon li
censes number 130, an increase over last
year. New applications come from Lans
ford and Lehlghton. The judges adopted
rulo last year In tho granting of licenses
which will probably hold this year alsO,
namely, that now licenses will be granted
ly where thorb is no remonstrance.
It seems to bo tbe general impression
with a good mrny of tho leading Demo
crats as well as a goodly number of Repub
licans, that Tlntnas Arner, the present
courteous and cllicient Commissioner's
Clork should be retained by the Incoming
Board of Commissioners. Tom is a first
clast fellow and during the two years In
which he has been employed In that ca
pacity has made many friends.
A Mercantile Appraiser, for 1801 has
not yet been clocled by the County Com
missioners, and It is the impression that
they wilt icnvo It go until the last regular
meeting before they retire, It Is an attrac
tive plum and the number of applicants
keeps on swcllinr and lo day the list reads:1
Lafayette Kern. Lehigh Gap; Charles'
Wcrnot and Emory Getr, Kidder; John
Breslin, Lansford; C. W. Lcntz, East
Mauch Chunk; Fred Schmidt; Bowmans
town; J. J. Gallagher, Beayer Meadow;
Joseph DeFrehn, Lehlghton; aud James
Andreas, East Tenn. Next!
COUNTY rlI)AGOOUES M1SET.
The Teachers' Institute of Carbon county
assembled in tbe Opera House, at 10 o'clock
on Monday morning, and the time until
noon was devoted to the enrollment of
teachers.
Theaf lernoon exercises began at 2 o'clock
Prof. W. B. Hall, of LancasXer, Pa., con
ducted the singing, after which, ono of the
ministers of town, followed In prayer,
Prof. T. A. Snyder.Co. Supt., delivered the
address of welcome to the teachers of the
county. He alsa mentioned the death of
two directors that hayo died during tbo
year, Jlfr. Condy C. Boyle, of Beaver -Vea-dow,
and Mr. BennlnghotT, ot East Mauch
Chunk, and named the committee to draw
up resolutions of condolence to be presented
to tho Institute.
Prof, D. A. ITarman, principal of Hazlo
ton schools, then delivered a very able dis
course on attention, which seemed to be
well taken by the teachers.
Dr, H. F. Blttner, from the S. N. S. at
Millersyllle, Pa., took np the subject of
Natural Science. The Dr. showed very
great ability in ills dealings with the aub
joct.
MONDAY EVENING.
Prof. Geo. P. Bible, Humorist and Char
acter Delineator, of Now York city, gave a
yartea selection oi recitations which were
well received by the audience.
TUESDAY MOItSINO.
The Institute was called to order at 0
'clock by tho Co., Supt. After which
Prof. Hall couductcd a music drill, which
was followed by a respousivo service con
ducted by tho Rcy. Tolman, of Mauch
Chunk ur. 11. f. is inner again took up
the subject of is antral science, lie shower
by a few experiments, tbat which can be
done In every high school, at a very small
cost, l'ror. Jiluie then gaye a very Inter
estlng discourse on reading and prontmcia
ton.
TUESDAY AFTERNOON.
The Institute was called to order by the
County oupt
l'ror. uall again gave a music drill by
singing several choice sclcctlons.lrom Penn
school journal.
Prof. Uariuan then took tin the sublect
of school discipline, showing that the
teacher could and should make bis school,
what lie termed an Ideal school.
Dr. Blttner then took up the sublect of
Physiology, and made some very Important
remarks pertaining to me science.
Ur. A. Binder, from 3. N. B. Indiana
Pa., then took up the subject. Organla
tlon. He treated it in a very masterly
manner.
TUBBDAY KVKHINQ.
Hon. Will Onmback. Ex-Lt. Governor of
Indiana, delivered a rather lengthy (Us
course ona subject entitled "The Invisible
borne I'eopie."
WEDXK8DAY MOBKIKO.
Tbe teaobera met in Uie nubile school
building and were divided Into three dlvls
tons, principals and grammar iichool teach
ers in tne utgn senqot room; the ralxetl
school" teachers In another room, and tlie
primary leacuers in another, llacli division
was addressed by two or three educitors
during the sasston on subjects suitable to
their standards in tne work ot education.
WBDXE4DAY AFTERNOON.
Prof. Herman again took up the subject
of School Discipline. The next speaker
was Dr. E. O. J. Me, of e State Norn-el
School, Mtllersvlile; he look np the subject
of "Things and leraaiM found outside tbe
common school text houkv and very earn.
estly called on ilia ter!,-.s to notice such
things. Dr. Snviti-r iwu addressed lb
Institute on l'ji-bl .;," followed by
Mrs. Alma haener V el-1,, uf the Slate Nor
mal Schoul, Ulooiii-1 rg, on "Physical
Culture."
WBDN'eSH.W L.'. KNIUCi.
F. Dell'ilt Taliri ige.t.f Brooklyn, lee ured
on tho "The Beat Plate to Llye In."
THURSDAY.
Thursday's program was rcelted with in
tar 61 1 to the large assemb.age of teachers
and visitors. The niaiu subject of interest
being, boMeyer, tberomett uver tbe place
for holding the next annual Institute.
Lansford, Lehlghton and Mauch Chunk
Here named with no choice on tbe first
ball st, and no rusult as we go to press.
To the prettieat collection
of handsomr sold watches ever
displayed in this icinity call at
B. li
Hold's Mauch Chunk
T f . 1..
Jewelry Store. Learn our lat
pat ifflnrrfl irirt-. it will make
a good day pay
ur, and look
Kttkiiif.
to purchase
will cost you
Oim MAN WITH THE OAMXHA .
Flauli Plctnro of Forolllar Fare Coming
and tinlng.
John Obert was on a business trip to
Buffalo, N. T., this Week
Judge Seidle of Normal Square, was a
prominent visitor in town Wednesday.
William DeLongaid wife, officii necks
vllle. were visitors In town on Tuesday.
JIss Illnkle, of ireatberly, visited
Miss Mary Sella, on Second street, this
wcok.
Mrs. Theo. Law and daughter Afamie,
are visiting the ''folks at liome" in Oolum
bla, Pa.
Misses Mary and Tlllte Mautz, of
Schuylkill counly, were the guests of Miss
Emma L. Peters, on north First street,
Wednesday.
Miss Mamie, the estimable daughter of
Dr. 15. II. Ktstler, of Lansford, Is visiting
Misses Carrlo and Sadie Peters this week,
on north First street.
A pleasant young genllem m (racing
onr sanctum early Thursday morning was
A. II, Gtnder, of- Ashfleld, a suoceasfal
pedagogue in tbat district.
Hubert A. Soberer, of Weatherly, was
In town Monday, and made us a cleasant
Visit. At tbo time he was nursing a sore
hand, having bad It caught between tho
bumpers of coal cars.
A familiar figure on our streets ll'etl
hesdav, afternoon was Porthomolary
Georgo Essnr, of Afauch ' Chunk, George
Is the same whole souled and genuine
Democrat as of yore,
P. J. Gallagher, of Beaver Meadow,
ono of the most popular pedogogues In the
upper end, was doing tho Institute this
week. P. J., so are pleated to state, IJ
rapidly rising In his profession a natural
result of nhlllty and deserved effort.
Mr. Johnson, salesman for F. Ad.
Rlchtcr & Co., 310, Braadway, New York,
was In town with their Imported Palo Bxy
pellcr, for Rheumatism and' also
those Imported Safsaparllla, and in
future it can be bought of our druggists;
Dr, C. T, Ilom, N. B. Reber and T. D.
Thomas,
A hale and hoarty old man with gray
hair and whiskers, tall nnd straight with
stern face lighted by pleasant eyes seen on
our streets this week was Trof John Tre
ya:kis, of Beaver Meadow. lie is one of
tho oldest experienced pedagogues In tbe
county. Monday he crossed the threshold
of his sixty-second birthday, lie is an old
time friend of tbe ADVO0ATK,and we hope
he may live many years more in the full
enjoyment of perfect health.
The Luther Unlou.
The Luther Union will hold their re
gular meeting, Monday evening, Dec. lotlr,
at which time all are cordially Invited to
attend. Tho following programme has
been arranged : Opening crcrcise, Wllmer
Ileldt; female chorus; selection, Agnes
Bauer; recitation, Mary Bowman; spelling
exercises; sketch on Moses, by Oscar Hell-
man; vocal solo, Lena Longkainnierer.
The Church Wat.
The fight In tbe Evangelical chuich
waxeth hotter and hotter. Recently a
paper published autinomously In Pitts
burg had Its first page illuminated with a
cartoon of Kev. A. M. Sampsel, of town,-
who represented the minority faction in
the prosecution at Columbus, Ohio, re
cently. Rev. Sampsel Is nlctnrod as dis
charging a cannon loaded with lies which,
exploding, blows mm to atoms. In repl)
Rev, Sampsel has a lengthy scathing article
In the Messenger, published at Hanisburg,
in which he arraigns HIshops Bowman and
Esher. These things look bad.
THE F.DITOItS MCETINu.
From tho Hazlcton riaiu Speaker.
When the 0.15 train arrived in town Tues
day morning it had altrached to It a
special car from which alighted a dozen or
more editors wno oeiong to tbe Ijelilcli
Valley Kdltoral Association. They were
met at tbo depot by George -Vaue. of tho
Sentinel, and J. A. Sweeney, of The Plain
Speaker, who escorted thorn to the Central
Hotel. Shortly after their arrival at tbe
hotel they agreed to exercise themselves
by taking a walk up to tho now hospital on
Liaurel mil. waptain uaucn, the veteran
edkor or Mauch Chuuk Domocrat, started
out with the rest, but had only gone a half
square when he concluded that the pave
ments were too Slippery aim that an old
man with rhueraatic joints could not keep
up with the proccsslou, so he wisely put In
his tiino looking over somo exchanges in
l he 1'iain speaker oiuce. After they were
shown everything of lifterest in and about
the hospital, they started back again for
the hotel, but before leaving that institu
tion each oun had a commendatory word
to say about It. On the wav back tho par
called at tbe Lion Brewery aud wero
shown the process of beer brewing by
young Mr. Arnold At the hotel the foi-
owing gentlemen of the association from
down tho valley registered: Capt. U. II.
Ranch, of the Jauch Chunk Democrat.
tl. K. Brown, of the Lehigh Vallov Comet.
D. J. Godshalk, of the South Bethlhem
Star. George Zimmerman, of tbe Allen
town unronicic. i". JS" haust, of tbe
Weatherly Herald, O. B. Slgley, of the
uaucn cnunit uazette. wiiuam u iiarL
man, of the Allentown Item, O.'K. Aohr.
of the Slatington News, O. P. Kuauss, of
the Jiaeungie rrogress, Jiumuud Kantian,
of tho catasanqua irespatcb; from town,
George alaue, ot tne sentinel, and Dora.
F. Sweeney, ot i ue nam speaker.
Shortly auer n o ciock, the time an-
nounoed for tbe meeting, tho party gath
ered in the parlor of the hotel and the
meetirg was called to order by the prasid
ent. Capt. Rauch.
it. r. stuizuacii, oi tne jiaaieion journal
was eleeted a member.
It was agreed to bold the next meeting of
tho association at Slatington on the second
Tuesday of March, 18111.
After dinner ttiey met in tbe same room
and business was entered at once.
D. J. uudshalk. of the canitnlttee on by
laws, reported having received copies from
other associations, and they are about the
same as those of this association. He sub
mitted a number of articles which he tought
should be appended and tuey-were refened
tc a committee.
President Ranch submitted a card of
prices from a Harris burg paper and it was
referred to a committee.
Mr. Godshalk addressed the meeting ou
the matter of free advertising for church
fairs.
Tbe executive committee was Instructed
to see tbe newspaper men of the valley In
regard to oaarcing lor certain jocai nonces.
Mi. Ranch spoke of the benefits tbat bad
already been derived from an organization
of tills kind. It has caused a fraieiual
feeling among the newspaper men of oue
of tbe ri best valleys in tbe SLato, tbat was
sure to be beneficial to them iu many ways.
George Mane, Dom. F. Sweuuy, II. Brown
and others, made pointed addresses when
a general diseuiaton on advertising took
nlace.
On motion of Messrs. Maue and Brown.
D. J. Godshalk was requested to write an
essay on "Advertising" and read it at the
next meeting of tbe Association.
It was decided that the personal expense
of each member of the Association be paid
by himself.
On motiou Corresponding Secretary II.
K. Bronu, who was the scretary pro tern,
of this meeting, was requested to gel the
minutes uf the difTeient meetings, have
them printed and send copies to each mem
ber. At 4 p. in. editors again left for their
homes feeling that they penl both a pl -aut
and piobtable day there.
A Onad Oflfer. Order
We will allow a ouh discount of fiyepeV Will cost you elsewhere 28. Every gar
cent, on all goods bought of us, lueludlnt ment made by us will be luarauteed u re-
.till... nvArrnaL. uU.Ihmi. l&rilM uul nil.iefc izarde fit. milltLv and vnrkm.n.kln . ,
cewmarkets and jackals. Tnls will sate
you iniriy per cent, yn every uouara worm
- 1 1, aoK,, bu. lh 0oe Price Hlr,
i Olotliine Hall, ilauch Chunk, with our
toiiuer reductlou.
It is ChrUtmas at Hold'
Mniub Chunk Jtwtlry Store.
NEWSY WKiftSPORT.
Thr Doing or b LlTely Town Briefly Chronl-
uleil in Short nlp-Snnii Order l the
"Stroller ant) flinm."
Mrs. Robert. Slewell, visited friends at
Lansford this week.
P. J, Kletler Is re building his stable
recently destroyed by Are,
J. U. . Ungen, of South Bethlehem,
did some "hiz" here Tuesday.
(f. 8. Kresge, our popular shoe dealer,
circled at Allentown on Wednesday.
X busy blacksmith Ian week wasRobert
J. Hongen who shoed over one hundred
horses.
Ftank Herman and wife spent last Sun
day very plentautly with East Mauch Chunk
friends.
Tho genial Henry Chrlstman, of tbe
Fort AUon Uouso, was at Allentown on
Tuesday.
Mrs. Joslah Ruch, we are pleased to
note, is reported as Improving from a
serious illness.
The regular series of revival meetings
will eommeueo In the Evangelical church
on New Tear's eye.
John S. Miller has been appointed
local secretary of the People's Bonefit
Association of Sajfe, Pa.
The pavement talked off from Ivttutz's
hide shop to the Port Allen Houso is still
being talked off. Get to work.
Chief Burgess Fennor has forbid coast
ing on the foot walk leading from the
Lcblgh bridge' to Horlacher's property.
Right!
In caso you owe for yotir Advocate
don't hesitate about paying forlt. Small
fayors thankfully received. Come up with
tho swag.
New officers of tho Knights of Honor,
2087, will be elected at the regular meeting
ou next Thursday evening. All members
should be present.
The new annex to the Central depot Is
rapidly Hearing completion. It Is rjulto at
tractive In appearancp and will be n big
Improvement to the town.
For Rent A nicely located residence
on reasonable terms, located In Franklin.
Four rooms, fine nttlc nnd good cellar.
Apply to Dr. P. A. Andrews. 3t
Tho Christmas festival of the Evan-
gelleal Sunday school will ha hold on
Christmas eye. A program of song and
recitation is now in arrangement for the
occasion.
Tho County Commissioners should ap
point a mau to keep the foot walks oyer the
Lehigh bridge clear of Ice and snow. They
were in a terrible condition this week
aud walking was dangorous.
Another yonng couple soon to be unit
ed in matrimony's golden bonds are
Howard Frantz and Miss Susie Knrcht.
Tho "Stroller" hopes tho yonnc conole
will have a prosperous journey through
Jlfe.
Joshua Graver, for many years a resi
dent In this neighborhood, died Monday at
the rlpo old ago of three Bcore and ten.
Deceaiod was the father of Milton, Joshua
and llarvey Gravor. Ho was buried bu
Wednesday.
Cards are out announcing the marriage
ofharles Boycr, a salesman in Snyder's
general store, and Jflss Carrie Reed, ooth
of town, on the 18th of this month. The
"Stroller" wafts kindest considerations
and happy congratulations.
A frajno dwelling houso in" Franklin,
belonging to Josoph Chrlstman was com
pletely destroyed by flro together with
several small out buildings, on Sunday
morning last. The losjs falls heavily on
Mr. Chrlstman who Is a poor man.
Sunday schools, churches apd festival
committees afe hero advised that O. J.
Seager, of East Welssport, has enteied Into
the wholesale confectionery business.
Confections put up in boxes or bags will
be furnished cheap. Don't buy your boll
day candy until you haye learned his
prices. 2t
"Ob, how beautiful," exclaimed a
happy young -Miss as sho feasted her eyes
on tbe Immense assortment of holiday
goods In stock at Charley Nusbaum's store,
on White street. You'll say tho very same
thing if you drop in and see him. Goods
are all new and nice. Before buying else
where call.
The heart of Frank Klntz, of the east
side, was made happy on Saturday when
ho was presented with a purse of .102.40
collected by big hearted Jonathan Lelbons-
bsrger, and also $0.26 collected by Martin
Campbell. Klntz has been sick with con
sumption for a year past and Is at present
In needy circumstances
All the girls and boys are swarming to
Charloy Nusbaum's store to buy Christmas
aud holiday present;. His store Is a yertl
ble fairy land where all the new, nice and
pretty things can bo seen In great profas
slon. Prices, too, are way, way down to
tne lowest nguro. uon't buy until you
haye seen his big stock of goods.
John W. Reed, of Welssport. is the an
thorized agent for the "Wurrs Dovn
Memo HI al," 14x20 inches without frame
which he Is lntrodnclng to the people of
Lehlghton, Welssport and vicinity, It is
a beautiful soyenler.and will make a band
some unnsimss present to parents or
friends. Onlers by mall promptly attended
toby him through the ll'elssoort
post
office. Nov. 203 ws
JohnS. Miller and Eugene Everltt.
the committee appointed to confer with
the directors of the Lehlghton Water Com
pany relative to the running of water
mains Into this town, have interviewed the
company and with the result that a survey
will be' made at an early day and after
which negoUtUona will be opened. Don't
let this very important matter drop. The
same spirit tbatsosueceHfully promulgated
lormcr improvements snouiu again dotnl
nate, and we'll have the water. Let every
citizen put hi shoulder to the wheel and
posh together.
For Holiday QooclO I
Mrs. O. DeTschlrscbsky, of Second
street, oarrlee In stock a full line of holi
day goods in great variety. They include
dolls, toys, fancy notions wools, zephyrs,
ore. a suare or tne puoile patronage
solicited. Prices will be found
low
the lowest.
St
iook. Head ami Study.
We will sell ladies long coats for 3.7d,
worth $8; for $5.40. worth til; for $0.00.
worth (It). Our misses eoata have been
reduced te one half their t. If you are
willing to make money call at tbe Onr
Price Star Clothing Hal!, Mauch Chnnk.
A larger and cbeaDer ilok of watchiu.
silverware, Ac, thay ever before is now
offered for sale by S. Uarumn, Lehlghton,
I Penoa. Dec. 6 0m.
I Blcbel takes the best photo.
! Sunday School cards and books, lower
than ever at Luckeobach's, Mauch Chunk.
Large assortment of go Id headed eases
at E. H. Hohl's, Mauch Ohunk.
Our tJo Salts and Overcoat Hade to (our
i Sondbeiiu's Merchant Tailoring Hal),
ssaucn vnuun.
Don't fail to ee the elegant
stock jewelry now displayed
at Head's Jewelry 3tore, Mauch
Chunk.
CARBON COUNTY TIPS.
A (littering Caiket of Oritp ixindennntloin.
Original and Htolnnfrntn the Newsy Tra -linn
A Lansford Camp of the P. O. 8. of
A , netted WOO from a fair and festival.
Herman Roth, aged sixteen years
was killed at Beaver Meadow on Monday.
Corby & Cassldy Is tbe name of a new
firm doing a general store business at
Nesquehonlng.
The public schools all over the county
wAre closed this week on account of tbe
teachers' institute at Lehlghton.
The trouble between the miners and
Evans & Co., at Beayer Meadow has been
amicably adjusted. The firnt conccedlng
the miners demand for an advance fromSlto
$1.16 on each car of coal mined.
-Thomas M. Dentils, died recently at
Qttakake from congestion of tho lungs
brought about by a severe fall. Deceased
was probably the oldest pcrsou In Carbon
county and was aged nlnety-flye years. He
was a veteran of tho'war of '19.
Because Mre.McMotilglc,of Atidenrled,
whose husband was killed in the mines
recently.'was top poor 'to payjhe rent of a
tumble down, house. In which she Hred, tho
owners, tho Lehigh and iKilkeebarre Coal
Company, throwed her out bsg aud bag'
gage. This is the cvenlug of the nine
teenth century. Woleavo you to draw vonr
own conclusions.
Mnhonlng Items.
-Ellas Gerber is building an addition to
his bouse.
-Miss Anna M. Keiser was visiting at
Allentown over Sunday.
Aserles of revival meetings are at pre
sent being held In the Evangelical church.
Rev. A. Bartholomew, organized a
class of catechumens In St. John's church
on Tuesday.
-The slight fall of snow last week
brought out the hunters, and many a poor
bunny lost hlsjlfo.
Tho schools clossd this week on ac
count of the Institute, and the average
small boy Is happy.
-Tho next meeting of our School Board
will bo held In the Pleasant Comer school
house on Saturday afternoon, Dec. 20th.
Joseph Fry Is digging on his farm for
gold, lie has sunk a shaft to the dep'h of
somo thirty feet, and has taken out pieces
of almost puro gold, so it Is said, ns big as
a man's fist.
KAIT.ltOAD NOTES.
Lehigh Valley passenger cars ate being
supplied with Bibles. Tho work is beings
done under the auspices of the W. C. T. V.
'Begob, but I've got tho best of that
murtherln' railroad this time, nrvliow,"
said a Hlberlan who had a grudge against
the company In question. "How is that
Dennis?"njked abystandcr. "I've bought
a return ticket, and I'm not touting hack
at all, at alii" was the triumphant reply.
The Pennsylvania railroad at Jersey
City Is changing a two line' track to a four
line track, the latter to rest on an elevated
structure partly of masonry and loauv feet
above the original roadbed, without In
terfering with traffic.
Railway constructors agrco now that tbe
speed limit of the steam locomotiyehas
been about reached.
Another new ten wheel frelzlit enalne.
No. 557, has been turned out of the Le
ttish Valley shops at lUzletnn. This Is
the second engine of tho kind that wa
built last month and orders hayo been te
celved for flvo more.
Fine rinylng Cujrig,
Send icn (101 cents in stamps or coin to
John Scbastln, Gen'l Tkt. and Pasn Agt'
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Ry,,fora
pack of the latest, smoothest, slickest play
ing cards that ever gladdened Ibc eyes and
rippled tilong tbe fingers of the devotee lo
uigu-i'iye, Seven-up, Casino. Dutch.
Euchre, Whist or any other ancient or
modern game, aud get your mono) 's v orth
llye times oyer.
Just What You Want.
For hardwood mantels In all the' latest
designs, also slate mantels, open fir? places
aud tiling of nyery description, call at the
warerooms of
CEANDALL & KLECirNKI!.
No. 820 Hamilton Street, Allentown. P.t.
In tbe mast ancient and most goneral ot all
diseases. Bcarcely a family Is entirely free
from it, while thousands everywhere are Its
suffering slaves. Hood's Sarsaparllla has
had remarkable success in curing every form
of scrofula. The most severe and painful
running sores, swellings In the neck or
goitre, humor In tho eyes, causing partial
or total blindness yield to the powerful
fleets of tlili medicine.
Sarsaparsfla
BoldbyatldruggitU. gl; tlrforW. Prepared aty
br C.I. IIOODCO.,AlatiecriM,TiOYell,MMt,
IOO Dosoa Ono Dollar
STUltEK'B SHAVINO SAUION, opixw'ls the
Anvoovre Okkicb, Is lieadqnarl for
uavniK. iiaircuuuiK autt snampoonut. tu.
GO TO Fits. HODEItEB, under the Exclisw
llntal. ILinktrt..l. for a fttnooth sliavc OTA
fashionable hair cut IS" Closed on Hunday's
noeaer s 1 1 hi r ronie. cures uenurun
To Whom It May Concern.
This Is to nn'lfv all nersons that the cliatrsaud
all anuurtiiD. m ' to be llarber shoi of (Joorgt
.A. Hem. tn v
rem, in , '-"ore, ra., nave oeeu pttr-
chased by me and .
n'
iwtivpri bv me aud loaned
to Mm durliiK niv pleu if only, and all jwrsous
are cautioned not t
10 row ' .' nil nil4 sunt..
ciiAUi.uri r iiuuft
Nov. a, ueo-aw.
$10 Reward.
The itoroiigh t Lelj
hum oilers a fleaid of
aw lor wmw tei
to uie aeteeitnn and
oonvktlons of the party or uai ties wlin break
ton street l
lamp, uy enter an
Ifv order if Council,
MaITLON HEII 'HARD.
Nor.aww
Bnmeu.
Auditor's Notice.
Ektatk or WlUOK Bkmalev, Dkcbadrd.
Prank I'. Sharkey, thr undersigned, having
ucD appointed oy mo urpo
Uouatv. Auditor, to wake
io Orphan's Pourt of Cartoon
e (itstriDuuou ol tlte
funds In the nana, of the Administrator and n
uort to tb next toriu of said Court, w (11 meet a
parties Interacted, for tin put
lh purposes of hlap
n Mauch Chunk, ra., on
tayof DBOKMHKft. A.
pomimem. hi ms oiovc
Til
lltJHNDAY. Hie ISHi riayof DECKMHKft. A
1). iao. betweeu the liouis of 10 o'rloak A. H
and is o'uhiek M , when and where all nutte
having claims on said funds are requested to
present them, or no f jn-ver deoarred noin oom
luu ill nn me same.
FRANK V,
Nov. IS, 18Ut'-4.
HIIAKKKV, Auditor.
NOTICE OF SALE
or
County Bonds.
'otioe is heret given by the Uouirotsetoner
d CarionCount .mat by virtue ot power Invested
lu them by an act of Assembly oi April SOto.1871,
ooaos win oe ueuea mi per oeni,
At. ner
aouora,
and payable Mmt-cuaually, for tlt.tui, beiuc an
incraaM or eouniv Indebted ri ma U eld miuount
The buuds to be Issued will be In deaoiuiiiatlnix
an follows
1.' Houds ot MOO eavli, Sh.ood.uu.
i Bonds of Sjso each, fS,goM.
For futber luforioatton. persona detiiiuc to
teJte bouds wtll salt at tbe oRkce at the Couuty
Coiuuilestouers, County Buildliie.tn tlte Boreuiw
of Maub Chunk.
B MU.L1B.
9. 'HAWt8' ' J Cu""ut"Unnn'
"$'t. ABXBa, Clerk H i.j
YOU NEED THE LESSON.
We hope that you arp not too old to learn. Ae ii no eK
cuse fbr ignorance, especially oi facts that arc vitally important l
every buyer. We wnat to teach you that you can buy for 10 par cent
Less on the Dollar
of us than you buy elsewhere. Ten percent is a good interest
on money invested. By trading with us you got your principal
back in goods and ten per cent premium on the deal,
Our Store is a School
where you can learn more about fine goods and fair prices in fire
miuutos than you'd pick up elsewhere in a year. Come and get
a lesson in economic buying from us. If you are not ready to
buy, come in anyhow ; take a look at our goods j get posted in
prices, it will help you and pay you to decide in your future
purchase?, and
that you will at all times nnd tho largest, the best selected stock
of seasonable gooas in our line of Boots, Shoes, Rubbers,
Ovorshoes,Hats, Caps aud Men's Furnishing Goods.
Money at all times cheerfully refunded if, for valid reasom. the
goods are nut satisfactory and are returned in good condition.
E.
&lfN. B. Don't be misled bv the talked of advance in crlccs on foot wear, there
Is nothing in it. We sell at old prices and
Men's Boy's
800 Men's Overcoats.
600 Boy's Overcoats .
400 Children's Overcoat.
We have the largest stock of Overcoats in this town. The
prices ure the very lowest.
600 Men's Flannel Shirts 600
We Pave the celebrated Flannel Shuts with the patcnt-oollisc
attached. It is the best made
are full thirty inches long.
BN. B. One car load Rubber Boot and Shoea.
South First Street, Lehlghton.
Gulion's Ghristmas Stocking
Is full and pushed out at the
most extensive
Gtoist mas &
ever brought to this town or
must bp seen to be appreciated. Ihey include
Plush Albums, Plush Toilet, Sharmg'
and hnioker s Sets, Handsome de
. signs in Silverware, Prettv Jewelry
and TOYS by the hundreds for the
little ones, and the choicest line ol
Confections in the town.
fItWe particularly call attention to our display of DOLLS
winch is without question the largest, finest and cheapest in ths
county. Don t miss seeing it.
Don't buy elsewhere until you have looked over our stock and
learned the prices. TFo haven't the .room to enumerate, come
and see fbr yourself.
The Faslii onabl e Milliner,
fVnnounceti to the Ladies of
the county in general that
6hc has opened -for the Fall
and Winter seasons one of
e largest and. most thoro
ughly complete lines of Fash
ionable Millinery Goods over
displayed in any single store
in the county. The styles
are in all the newest nnd verv
prettiest effects and the prices
are marvelously low. The
ladies nro earnestly solicited
to call and see our beautilnl
assortment of Millinery before
purchasing elsewhere. ' Tie
leel that our long experience
enables us to please our lady
patrons in every particular-
Latest Styles, Lowest Prices
and Best Quality of Material
and Promptness in finishing
goods when ordored. Again
we repeat, that lor low prices
and the Most Stylish Milli
nery Goods you must call at
New York Millinery Store.
By Calling at the Old Stand-
llrS
You. will see what progress we are making while striving
to me t the demands of our large army of customers. In ad
dition to the Large and Complete lines of General Marchandiw
heretofore kept by this well-known and reliable businosi house,
Noveltiea'are to be seen in evory dep artment, such that mk
useful, acceptable and appreciate Xmaa presents,
8.
Mauch
Chunk,
Gr. ZERJM.
In soma cases much lower.
and Ohildrens
' ;
up shirt in the country, Thy
9
toe with one of the prettiest find
assortments ot
Holiday floods
possibly the county. Our good
Carbon Cos
Son
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