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The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1874-01-12
Ayers Cathartic Pills,

For tho relief
and euro or an
deflngements II
the stomach, lv.
CT, and bowels,
They arc o mild
apcrient, and IN
excellent purgA.
tive. being pure
ly vegetable, they
contain no mer.
curry or mineral
NVitntnRaF NfORh
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1874-01-12

West Virginia TO.wit.
AT rules held in the Clsrk's Office Of the
Circuit Court Of Le,is county, on the frs,
Monday In January, 1874.
Hannah Trimley, pPf,
vs.. In ehanccry
David N. TrimlOy, delft,
The object oftbiS Iuit Is TO obtain decree
for divorce from the bond Of matrimony.
And It appearing by affidavit filed thai
the defendant David N, Trinley, is not q
resident ofthiS State, and he not appearing
ills ordered that DO appear here within ont
month Ailer III frat publication OF this or
dor, and do what Is necessary TO protect BIZ
interest in this suit.
Atteste:
W. II. BYRNE. CLERK.
Henry Brannon, P. q, jan l2.4t
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1874-01-12

A W wooDFoRD is now agent for the
N. sale Of Fine Blooded Sheep, imported
direct IRON Canada. Also, imported Cattle
-puro blood. Persons wishing 10 purchase
any oflhe above described stock, will call
on the undersigned, OF Parker u. Goodman
& Bro, OF Jane Lew. James Lynch, Of
Harrison county, will sell one buck lamb
or $50, or pair for 500.
une 10 a. ". MOODPORD.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1874-01-12

TIE Writ County Mentor is quite
out Of patience with the Little Ka-
nawha Navigation Company because Of
tho delay in the completion Of tho
promised improvement, the people Of
Writ being new more completely iso.
lated from the balance Of tho world
than ever before, the trip by land TO
Parkenburg being equally as haIar-
dous to make as that BY water. The
Mentor says: Indeed, il looks as
though aCsnspiracy hal been concOCsCd
to blot cut Writ county, and hence we
feel like calling GU our people 10 sOced0
from West Virginia aud set up an in.
dependent Republic Of their own, 1t
is their only hope. Then thOy can is.
sue their oEB gresnbacks and flourish
like a green bay tree"
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1874-01-12

Tnr Republicans are making o
great howl over the failure Of tue Leg
isla.urO to appropriate money for the
Asylum; when they all know, II thOy
have brains enough to know anything,
that there las been appropriated
S04,5OO, to 10 expended for that in.
stilu.iOn during tho present fiscal year.
These charitable gentlemen lOso all
their faith in Democracy. because the
Legislature, at lis recent session.
deemed II incxpsdicnltO add S25 OOO
to the former estimates they growl
II al appropriation Is made, and they
howl ifilis not nado; and The citculu-
alanccs remind Us IL Lorenzo BOWS
little hymn, beginning,
HYou cru and yuu can't,
You will sud juu Wutiti
You'li he did " yun DO,
You'll bed-d liyou don't"
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1874-01-12
BUCK WAGONS,
SPRING WAGONS,
SULKIES,
We warrant all our work; and will ,hIp
vehicles 10 any part Of tie State tree ofeosy

We employ non, bat eempsiea, vorknan,
and use only the best material.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1874-01-12

CoLRAx comes to tho front once
moro, not as the recipient Of a 81, 600
landaul,t, such as was recently bought
by the taxpayers for the wife Of tho
oxpootant Chief Justice, but as tho
happy owner Of q buggy presented as a
Christmas gin by the people who still
believe in miracles and 10 the Colfax
story about tho 81 200 check. Some
people have faith equal to throc bush.
els Of mustard seed.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1874-01-12

AXoSO many other equally foolish
things, the late Legislature Is blamed
on account Of the fact that Sundays
would intervene every seventh day,
when the Great Ruler la forbidden
all men to labor. They arc charged
with having a session Of 2O4 days.
Admitting this, lot US, in behalf Of
fair play give the actual figures:
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1874-01-12

TUE plundcriug of the United
State, Treasury by such great raIcals
ns tho pioui Howard, does not stop
there. Nothing that can DO used to
cover a steal is permitted to pass
The latest is charging Sl4. in the
expense account Of the Treasury De-
purtmout, for mendiag rheslSarOW.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1874-09-19
SlatlngtOns

SlatlngtOns
Sept. 10th, 1S74.-The District In
stitute of Slatington met on Saturday
last to organize for the coming term,
All answered to their names, except
Miss Gish. After religious opening
exercises, the Principal stated the mat
ner in which the Institute will be con-
Quoted and the duties expected of each
teacher, &c. The Institute will not
only be to educate the teacher in book
knowledge, but professionally. The
Institute will aim to teach teachers how
to conduct recitations profitably and
govern well without the rod; for the
best teacher is one who can govern a
school well without the use of the rod
or any instrument of punishment. II
teachers have the tact to get their pu-
3pils to respect and love them, punish
Tment need not be resorted to except,
perhaps, in a few exceptional cases.
Mr. Stettler also made some remarks
endorsing the views of the Pripcipal,
and promised his aid to the fullest ex-
tent of his ability which is of no mean
proportion. How should our schools
be taught so as to result In the greatest
amount of good? was then discussed by
the members, many taking an active
part, and those not speaking evlhc iag
by their attention. that they were very
much Interested in the discussion wish
ing to gain all the information as re-
CARDS teaching, possible. A class in
Reading was conducted by ]. II. Dear
dord, one In Written Arithmetic, by
Miss A. O Kernahen, and onein Gram.
mar, by +, j. Stettler.
The following are the officers, Pres,
j. IL. DeaTdofis Sec, Miss A. O. Ker-
naheni Critic, +. j. Stettler.
The committee reported the following
programme for Sat-, Sept. 10, 1874: Or
biography, by 4hiss L. S. Missions;
Reading, by A. II. George; Written
Arithmetic, by Miss A. E. Gish: His
tory, by Miss A. G. Kernahen; Gram,
mar, by j. II. Deardortt, and Philoso-
ply, by F. j. Stettler. ...
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1874-09-19

As the above indicates, the atten-
dance has been god, yet we would like
ID to be still better. Several of the ab-
sentees were from truency. Parents ara
requested 10 use every effort to prevent
this and to Lavetheir children In punct-
pal and regular attendance. The teach
srs have been laboring assiduously for
the good of their pupils and desire
every aid and encouragement.
The schools are opened to visitors on
Tuesday and Thursday Of each week.
Patrons and those interested In schools
are respectively inyited To- make vista
tions. t.t.43i .-
Iwouid also beg leave to call the at
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1874-09-19
Philadelphia Markets.

Petroleum. quote crude at 8 to
$40. in barrels, and standard white at
111sc. for export.
Groceries.-250 hhds. of Porto Rico
Sugar sold at SIC, and 25 hhds. Of Gu.
ba Sugar sold at SIC. per ID.
Flour. There Is no Improvement to
notice in the Flour market, either in
price or demand, About 1900 barrels
sold, including extras, at $4 to 4 70;
Wisconsin and Minnesota extra fami-
ly at SO 25 to Z so; Pennsylvania, Ohio
and Indiana do. do. at So 62% to so,
and fancy brands at IS to 70. In Rye
Flour and Corn Meal no change.
Grain. wheat their Is very little
movement. Sales of 5000 bushels at
81 20 to l25, and amber at 81 25 to %
and wtite at 81 40. Rye ranges from
95 to CSC. Corn is in limited request,
and 1c. lower. Sales of yellow at 05c.,
and mixed at 95c. Oats move slowly
at 64 to 65c. for Western white, and 81
to 63c. for mixed. The receipts to-day
are as follows: 1905 barrels Flour, 61-
90 bushels Wheat, 5000 bushels Coru,
10 400 bushels Oats, 1853 DO rrels Wbis-
key,
Provisions are without material
change. POrk-Sales of mess pork at
$24 to "a so; prime mess at s23. Beef
hams at $50 to 30. Bacon is steady;
sales of sugar.cured city smoked hams
at Is to &c.,; canvassed Western at 15H
to 16c.; ribbed sides at 49,, clear ribbed
do. at 1880, clear do. at 13A to 1S3sc.,
and shoulders at 9N to 10c. Bulk meat
are unchanged; sales of picked hams,
In lots, at lax to 15c.; green hams at
14c.; ribbed sides at 12l9c., clear rib
bed do. at i21Sc.; clear do. at 1875 to
12Nc.; shoulders at &c. in bulk and 9H
c., packed. Lard is firm; sales of city
refined and Western steam at l4la to
15c.. and kettle rendered at 15c.
Seeds.--New Cloverseed is quoted at
105 to lie, .... .|"
Timothy commands 50 90 to 3.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1874-09-19
"A MEDICINE CHEST IN
<A- MINATURE.-M Misbletss Uerb


Bltters is nota beverage; but strictly medicinal
preparation, more thoroughly adapted to the wants
Of the general public than any other In the mar
ket Unlike all other so.called Remedies II Is pre-
PARED under the direct personal supervision Of an
eminent Physician. S. b. Hartman, NJ. d the sen,
lor proprietor is regular graduate of the Jefer-
son Medical College { Philadelphia, and practice
ing physician of large experience and extensive
practice. In sue hands the public may iest as.
sured that Mishler's Herb Bitters is compounded
In strict accordance with correct Pharmaceutical
principles and that none but the choicest iugred-
tents enter into Its composition. ...Yt
Its Immense sale alone is conclusive proof that
u possesses merit OF a high order. Merchants,
acknowledgement, lawyers, clerks and others en-.
gagged 10 sedentary occupations, experience its
wonderful effects In relieving the depression caus-
ed by severe mental labor; while the mechanic,
farmer and laborer, find their bodily vigor restor-
cd like magic by its use.
. At this season Of the year when DnRRHGA,
CRAMPS, CoLIcs and kindred disorders, caused by
eating unripe fruits, imprudent indulgence in
cold drinks etc, are prevalent, certain, speedy
and eitectual remedy will be found In Mishler's
Herb Bltters.
The depressing feeling Of Languor or Debility,
incident to the cheated term" isat once removed,
the energies restored and Iew life nd yigor iE'-
parted to the prostrated system, by its use. b..
In DYSPEPSIA, LIVER COMPLAINT and AFFECTIONS
1t Is not a drastic purge nor heady stimulant,
violent In its operations but At Is simply natural
remedy, thoroughly adapted to assist nature. 1t
supplies tone to the stomach, rsinvigorates the di-
gestiye organs, stimulates the secretons and pro-
noting reg ular action Of the bowels, enables
every organ Of the body TO perform its allotted
work regularly and without interruption.
1tis the unerring certainty ofdesired results at
tendant on its use, coupled with the fact that it
is prepared by Physician Of eminence in his
profession, that has rendered Mishler's Herb Bit
ters so popular, and as familiar as household
word. THOUSANDS OF MOTHERS all over the land
have found 1t to be the safest aud best remedy for
use In their families they not only give 1t with
perfect safety to even the youngest child, but
when used with caution find 1t the safest means OF
ensuring their oion health aud freedom from the
weary aches and pains incident to their sex. Per-
fectly harmless, 1t is just the remedy needed by
them to enable Nature to perform her functions
naturally, regularly and ioitlout Inconvenience No
LADY SHOULD BE WITHOUT 1T If she would possess
the clear, blooming complexion aud cheerful spirits
inseparable from sound health. 1t is sold by all
Druggists and General Dealers 1t is neatly put up
in square Glass Bostes, enclosed in yellow wrap
per. 1t is not sold on Draught, being strictly a
medicinal prepdratlOn and as such is endorsed by
many ofthe most eminent physicians of the coun-
try. Aug. s, lS74-4m g
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1874-09-19
Initiation Bail.

Initiation Bail
Lehigh Hook & Ladder Co, No. 1, of
Lehighton, will hold grand ball, in
the Hall of the new school building, on
Friday evening. the 10th of Oct,, the
proceeds being for the ben eft of the Co.
The tickets are now ready and in the
hands of the committee of arrangements,
who will spare no pains to mako this,
the first ball of the company, the finest
affair that ever took place in our boro-
ugh. The Hall is the largest in the
county, and refreshments of every dis
crlption will be served up in first.class
style, but no intoxicating liquors will be
allowed on the premises. A first.clals
band will be engaged for the occasion
and nothing will be left undone to make
this the ball of the season, Tickets 81
each.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1874-09-19
Runaway Accident.

On Tuesday Morning last, Nj. NJ.
Heilman. the -four and feed dealer, of
this borough, was takinga load of grain
to thedepot OF the Lehish Valley R.R.
on a blackboard, when the horse took
fright at dog, aud ran away, throwing
ing Mr.. Heilman from his seat. and be-
coming entangled in the wagon he was
dragged from the corner of the Valley
House TO the depot, one of his legs be-
Ing caught between the spokes, compile
tely braklng the wheel, and yet strange
to say no bones were broken. His
body Is considerably bruised and skin.
ned, but we are pleased to state that no
serious apprehensions are entertainsd
for his speedy recovery, n
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1874-09-19
Piles ! Piles!! Piles ~!

Piles, Internal, E1tol nal, Bleeling or Itching
lug disease, in it, various frns, j. known only 70
those who are unfortunate enough to Q afflicted
with 1t. The siespless nights, the uncomfortable
days, the haggard looks Of the sufferer beW wit
ness OF the intensity II the pain experienced when
cess OF Briggs Pile Remedy as posili cure is
uneq ualled In he annals Of medicine Rsliefis
Immediate when used as directed. The immense
dsmAnd for Cis great remedy is unparalleled.
results. Sold BY a. J. DURLING, druggist, lie
highton. mag ely
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1874-09-19
Hook a. Ladder Co.

Hook q Ladder Co.
At the regular NEE ting of this com.
pany on Monday evening last, per-
sons were elected members, and four or
five Others were proposed for member
ship. Nominations were made for Di-
rectors and Trustees. and the election
will take place on Monday next, the
meeting to be held in A. Buckman' q
carriage mandatory. The committee
on Ball reported in favor of holding a
ball on October 10th. After considera-
ton the report was adopted, and COM
mittee of arrangements appointed, The
proposals for building the truck and
ladders were now opened, as follows:
A. Buchanan sa24, and Romig & Hoff-
ord 1905. On motion, the bid of Rolnig
& Hoaord was accepted, and the CON-
mittee instructed to have the work pro-
ceeded with at once, so that the truck
will be ready for parade on Oct 9Th.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1874-09-19
Fall aud Winter Fashia.,.

T. D. Clauss, the merchant tailor, on
Bank street, this borough, is now open
ing one Of the largest and best selec ted
stocks pf cloths, ,eassimeres and vestings
suitable for the fall and winter trade,
ever brought to town, together with the
latest fashion plates. He respectfully
asks those desiring an easy and fash
ionable fit, made up from the best ma
terlal and by the best of workman to
give him a call. Also, a large stock OF
hats, caps, boots, shoes, CATERS. and
gents furnishing goods, always on
hahd, at low prices. ',,. SO
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1874-09-19
Real Estate.

late of ELIZABETH MOULTHROP,
Decease, viz All that certain lot,
piece or parcel of Ground, situate, Iy-
ing and being in the borough of Le-
highton, Carbon County, Pa, bounded
and described as follows, to wit: Be-
ginning at stone, thence by land of
Lewis Graver south three degrees and
one-half west twenty-five perches and
one-tenth to stone; thence by land of
George Esch due east twelve perches
and two-tenths to a stone; thence by
land of the late John Kuntz, deceased,
north twenty-nine degrees west eleven
perches to stone; thence by the same
north four and one-half degrees east
nineteen perches and three-tenths to a
corner In the public road; thence by
public road south fifty-five degrees west
eight perches to the place of beginning,
containing Acre and 25 Perches strict
Measure.
The Improvements thereon are one
and.a- HalfStory DWELLING HOUSE,
with Basement good Well of Water,
and number of Choice Fruit Trees.
Terms and Conditions will be made
known at the time and place of sale, by
THOS. KEMERER,
Lehighton, Sept. 9th, Administrator.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1874-09-19
Our POst.Omce.

Mr.. EDIToR.-How long must we
wait for our mail matter after it has
arrived In the post oflice2 My reason
for asking this question is that very
frequently my weekly papers are not re-
ceived until one and sometimes two
days after the regular time. Can you
account for the delay.
.. -r ANXIOUS.
Lehlghton sept. II, 1874.
All mail matter should be delivered
Immediately after its arrivals rea-
sonable time only being allowed for
sorting.-[ED.
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II You Want

II You Want
Envelopes, note, letter or foolscap
paper, dgers, day books, time books.
butchers or other memorandum books,
states, pencils, pens, ink, or in fact any.
thing IN the line of stationery call at the
ADVOCATE office, where you can get
every article of the best quality for the
least money. A new stock of fancy
note paper and envelopes just received.
WWo have also a quantity of choice,
new and popular works, which We are
selling at publishers price, or lean at
lOcts per volume per week.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1874-09-19

Religious.
Evangelical church REV. A. Krec-
ker, pastor. Preaching, Sunday, 10 80
A. NJ. aud 7.30 P. NJ. by the pastor, In
the Northampton street school house.
Sunday school at 8 A. NJ. Also, prayer
meetings on Tuesday, Wednesday (Eng-
lish) and Thursday evenings at 7.30 o.
clock. All are cordially invited to at
tend.
Methodist Episcopal church-Rev.
Wilmer Ooffman, pastor. Preaching
1890 A. NJ, Subject: swimming Souls;"
and 1880 p. NJ, Subject: Classification
by Faith" Sunday School 2P, NJ.
Revival services will be held during the
week commencing at 7.30P.M
Rev. e. Ferrler, of Mauch Chunk,
will preach in the Presbyterian church
tomorrow Sunday. Services in the
morning at 1890 and In the evening at
7.30. Sunday School in the morning at
0 o'clock. Prayer meeting every We'd
nesday evening at 7.30. A cordial in
vitatlon is extended to all. .f,
Rev. D.; K. Kepner, pastor, will
preach in the Trinity Evangelical Luth.
eran nchurch-corner Of Iron aud North
ampton-sts. Services tomorrow (Sun-
day. at 10A NJ. in German; at 7.3O p.
NJ. English. Sunday School at 2. 2. NJ.
Prayer meeting Wednesday evening at
7.30 o'clock, and Teachers meeting
Thursday evening.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1874-09-19
Special Notices.
The Acme sAirt.-This is tc

The Acme SIlirt.-This is to
certify, that MessIs. Laury & Peters
have taken instructions In the use of the
Acme Shirt System, and are fully quail
fed and authorized to Manufacture the
Geometrically-Balanced Shirt in the
Borough of LehlghtOn. Signed,
Prof. w. NJ. DILDINE.
Gentlemen desiring handsome fitting
Shirt should leave their measure at the
post office building.
LAURY & PETERS.
June 20, 1974>m3
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The annual meeting OF the Lehlgh
County Teachers Association will be
held in the Court House at Allentown,
commencing on Monday Nov. 2nd.
If you want nice fitting shirt
leave your measure at Laury G. Peters,
Post Office.
-Newha,d & Fehnel visit Lehlghton
and vicinity, every Friday, with fresh
butter and eggs, at lowest market
prices. Leave otders at Valley House
For fall and winter boots, cail at A.
q D. Graver's. Cheap and good.
"A fine st. Charles bay horse, six
years old, sound all over, for sale at L..
F. Kleppnger's, livery stable. viii
trot his mills ip 3 minutes, and has never
been under training. Apply soon.
A good girl wanted to assist at
housework, &c. Good wages. Apply
at this Office.
For sale, q No. / colt, little over
five months old. He will be disposed OF
on reasonable terms. Apply at the AD-
voCATE Office.
F. P. Lentz has got 'em | Calicos
from Q cents per yard upwards. Try
them. Ss F-tlf.Af,
Carpets, full assortment, at low
prices, at A. & d. Graver's.
Mrs. Faith, the fashionable milliner,
Bank street, Lehighton, has just receiv-
ed large and elegant stock of fall and
winter millinery goods, which she is
prepared to make up in the latest fash
ion and at low prices. The ladies are
invited to call and inspect her goods be-.
fore purchasing elsewhere. Trimmings
and notions in every variety.
&C w Lentz will, open his new drug
store, in Leibenguth's building this Dor
ough, during the coming week.
Families desiring to secure good
woman for washing or house cleaning,
can apply to Mrs. Sugden, in rear OF c.
FL. Bowers, B,nk street, this beroug h.
New goods arriving daily, at A. &
ID. Grayer's. g. Ill T.. IL J.
-Laury G. Peters have just received
large and elegant stock ofnew goods,
comprising cloths, cassimeres and vest
ings, which they are prepared to make
up In the latest fashio at the lowest
prices, .,.,-.g I5.-E. -rs .,..
For nobby suit and perfect fit
go to Laury & Peters, merchant tailors.
-Alpacss, black and oolored, from
25cts upwards at A. & D. Graver's.
CHARLES Trainer, Lehigh street,
will supply you with -four and feed,
pillow your gardens or do your hauling
at reasonable rates.
Border calicoes at 10cts per yard,
at A. & d. Grayer's. .-. .--r r... =,
AT Wnksbarre Wednesday, An
thony Lenahan shot and killed Captain
John Reilly. Both were riding in a
buggy, and Lenahan, Jumping out,
fled. Search is being made for him but
he has not yet been arrested.
. "A full stock of underclothing at
very low figures at A. & d. Graver's.
Don't forget the lecture, in the
Evangelical church, Weissport, on
Monday night, by Rev, Thos. Bowman.
Admission 25 cts.
The Weissport Rolling Mill made
narrow escape from being burned down
last Saturday. II caught fire from the
sparks of a locomotive. The citizens
by their prompt exertions succeeded in
extinguishing it before any material
damage was done.
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tention OF the Town Council to the mis-
cradle condition of the sidewalks, espe.
cially in the neighborhood of the School
building. In bad weather they are alb
solutely unfit for the children to travel
over in going to and from school.
S. j. BARNETT, Principal.
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TWO LOTS,

Numbered 1853 and 154, situated on. Pine
saleetA in said borough, bounded and
described as follows On the west by
Pine street; south by lot No. 1856; ease
by West alley, and north by Cedar AL
ley. Said lots being each go feet front
by l89 feet 8 inches in depSh.
lsS- For terms and further particu-
Lars ap ply to either of the undersigned.
JOHN S. LENTZ, President.
A. j. DURLdNG, Secretary.
Dr.. N. b. REBER, Treasurer.
Lehightona May q, 1874. n !,
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Attention, Firemeni

Attention, Firemeni
a regular meeting of Hook 6 Ladder
Co., No. 1, of Lehighton, will be held
in A. Buckman's carriage shop, on
Monday evening next, 21st inst, at 8
o'clock. A full attendance Is request
ed. G. T, HORN, Secretary.