The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1879-09-06
PacIkertotl Isipples.

Nathan LeAer has just returned from a
trip to Jersey, where he purchased boat
load of melons, &c. While there he visited
Rev. J. B. Whitton, formerly pastor at Pack
erton, he found him very comfortably situ
ated, surrounded with kind friendsj and
church in flourishing condition.
John Mullen for several years operator
at the Forwarding Office here, has accepted
position with the Phila. & Erie Railroad
Companyi at sunbury. He entered upon
his duties on Monday,
Charles W, Woody, an officer on the
Steamship SwitzerlandJ (Red Star Line,
running from Philadelphia to AntwerPwas
visiting at W. L. Stiles last week.
The convention is over, and the nomi'
nees before the public. Those who failed
have the sympathy of their friends, and are
encouraged with the idea that next time
their chances are good-ayo better. Broken
promises are the subject of much thought
and comment, yet we never-well hardly
ever, meet politician who does not pride
himself on his honor, when they say thing
they mean it yet after all the amount Of
mental reservation is what does 1t. The
campaign promises to be lively. The Re
| publcans say they will nominate a strong
ticket the Greenbackers Uhat unknown
quantity will do likewise, so they say.
| With three good tickets in the field and every
voter determined to vote for the best man,
! the best interests Of Carbon are not endang-
credit is hoped that personalities will not
| be INDUCED in that is not argument; let
/ everything be done decenty aud in order.
| The Democrats have the lead in the race,and
if not the winner somebody will be to blame
"A visit to Dolonsburg will convince one
that the spirit of enterprise moves the resi-
dents there They have as fine fruit as is to
be found in the Stute-grapes pears, plums, ,&c.
DR.. Boylon has the greatest yield, and takes
pleasure in showing one through his grounds.
A fine old Irish Gentleman-one Of the hos
pitable kind. David Hatch, the veteran
engineer has without doubt the finest fruit.
Alfred Yanscooter boasts of the largest pears,
his place is in excellent order. John Me
Kelvey is not far behind in quality or guam
tity. levi Krum, W, +. Brodhead and 9TH
ers are busily at work improving their prop
critics. A new road from the railroad up the
hill makes the ascent easier. DR.. Boylon
claims to have surveyed the FIRST route.
There seems to be some dispute about it, but
the DR., is a very positive individual.
There has been quite number of cases
Of fever and ague here. John McKelyey
was confined to the house for two weeks and
James Long was housed for few days, and
quite number are complaining, The
Doctors are kept busy.
The coal trade remains about the same
the cutting of prices if continued will be
very likely to hurt somebody. Some plan
should be adapted whereby all interested
/ could feel satisfied.
"A slight collision on the L. & 6. railroad
at Paekerton. No particular damage done
only a badly frightened brakeman.
I Our School Board have as yet not decd
e ed to regard the wishes Of the people in re
e spect to free books. There is deadlock
y The gentlemen who are favorable and VIII,
are really made of the right material ar
$ John semmel,J. r. Beers, and Henry Burns
Why the other three are not favorable w
4 don't know. We hope they will, at thei
G next meeting, decide TO adopt the Free Bool
System aud thus deserve the commendatioI
d of the Taxpayers Of Packerton Independan
School District. AEoE.