The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1880-03-13

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pany was sold by the sheriff, in Allentown,
Wednesday, to Alexander Wilson, of Eas-
ton, for $4,000.
"A very liberal patronage has been be-
slowed upon us since our late "spring an
nouncement," and believing quick and
large sales at small margin of profit to be
the best plan of operation, we are determined
to substantiate what we promised we shall
therefore continue TO offer dry goods, carpets,
boots, shoes, ETC., at still very low prices,
only however as long as the present stock
may last. Respectfully,
j. T. NusBAUM SoN.
The ninety-third annual session of the
Philadelphia Annual Conference of the
Methodist Episcopal Church began Wednes-
day, in the Union NJ. E. Church, Philadel-
phia. After the appointment of standing
committees, an investigating committee re-
ported that they had found Rev. T. B. Mil |
Ter, NJ. D., guilty of improper conduct, and
that he had been suspended His case was
referred to a special committee, as was also
that of Rev. W. Major. In the evening an
anniversary meeting of the Educational So |
ciety of the Conference was held in the in
terest of higher education. Addresses were
made by Revs. Prof. c. J. Little, c. D. Foss,
D. D., and II. w. Warren, D. D.
The Lehgh Valley Railroad announces
a quarterly dividend of one per cent, pay
able April Is.
The rumor that F. D. Gowen, OF Phila-
delphia & Reading Railroad, has leased the |
Central Railroad of New Jersey, has turned
out to be premature, though there does not
seem to be any doubt that negotiations were
in progress looking to that end.
The Martha Washington Tea Party, in
Lnderman's Hall, under the auspices
of the Ladies' Aid Society, for the
benefit of the NJ. E. Church of this borough.
is in fine running order. The hall is most
tastefully decorated with flags, flowers and
evergreens, and the refreshments served up
by ye handsome danes are of the choicest
description. 1t will continue this FRIDAY
afternoon and close at 10 p. M, Saturday
evening. 1t will pay you to invest an odd
dollar here, and at the same time benefit
the funds of christian church.
During Wednesday night and Thurs
day we were furnished with most bounti-
ful supply of "the beautiful snow"
NO." said Talkington; "no, I never
go to church. What does it amount to,
anyway ?-sermons and collections. can
read better sermons at home, and as for
collections-whY man, I've collections with
out number, both in prose and verse;" And
hire my teams at David Ebberts' popular
livery on North street, Lehighton, at low
rates for the "Ready John"
The Rev. j. P. Miller being in attend
ance at Conference, the services in the NJ
E, Church OF this place, tomorrow Sunday
will be conducted by the lay brethren.
"A correspondent requests us to publish
the following; As sore throat is at present so
prevalent disease and as it is one OF so
dangerous and troublesome character, we
will cheerfully give through the crlumns of
the ADVOCATE what we know has been tried
and proven sure cure Take dried mullen
leaves and smoke them in a pipe not hay-
ing been used for tobacco, and draw the
smoke into the lungs aud exhale it again.
This process may be repeated as often as the
patient deems necessary. The mullen may
be gathered at any time Of the year, and is
found almost everywhere, especially IN
fields not under cultivation. At the same
time wash the throat outside and inside
with cold water, gargle ofstrong salt water
will be found very efectual. Wear red
hannel around the at neck at night, but
keep it clear in daytime.
For the week ending on the 9th inst.
there were 60,544 tons of coal transported
over the L. V. r. r.. a total for the season
of 7lOl tons, being decrease for the ,
season till that date of 26,OsG tons
Frank Guduiski, who pleaded guilty of
the murder Of John Blumm, at Wnkesbarre,
and left the decision with the Court, was
Friday adjudged guilty in the second de-
gree, and sentenced to eight years impris-
Onment.
Quality and Price an Object Which j
accounts for the increased sales on queens.
ware. Buying for cash, direct from the inn
porters and manufacturers, in original /
crates, enables us to offer genuine bargains
to new beginners starting up housekeeping.
Breakfast, dinner and toilet sets a speciality.
Respectfully,
j. 7. NUsBAUM & SoS.
Francis Sill, convicted of attempting to
murder George Hoffman, near Stroudsburg,
was sentenced on Saturday to pay SlOO fine '
and be imprisoned in the penitentiary for
three years. The sentence was made light,
owing to the fact that Sill was 73 years of ,
age.
-Four men were killed and one Sc /
verely injured by the explosion in SHAFT
No. at Nanticoke, on Friday afternoon. '
There were ten men in the mine. The :
killed were Edmund Morgan and David 7.
Watkins, miners James Henry, the fire
boss and Joseph Andernott, laborer. The
explosion was caused by the careless carry /
ing of naked light.
Before Judge Myers, at Mauch Chunk,
Thursday of last week, argument was made
in favor of making perpetual the injunction
granted by Judge Dreher restraining VIM.
II. Williams and Isaiah C. Babcock from
negotiating the first mortgage bonds of the
Lehigh and Eastern Railroad, and also to q
have them turn over the books and papers
of the company to the officers recently cleo .
ted in Philadelphia. The case was held
under advisement.
-Waring sehooley, aged IA years, son of
a prominent citizen eff Pittston, was found :
unconscious, with shot wound in his body,
ON the outskirts Of that city Thursday eve
ming. When the boy was carried home his
mother dropped dead from the shock.
The figures in the annual report of the
Central Railroad New Jersey 10 the Comp /
troller Of that State show: Capital, Sls.563.. !