The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1880-06-12
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The work Of macadamizing the street,
from the court house crossing to the Amer
lean House, is progressing rapidly, Burgess
Keyser experimenting the work. Within
a few years we hope to see the whole street,
from the Mansion House to the lower foun-
dry, in good condition.
For some time past water has accumu-
lated in the basement of the court house,
coming from the lot in the rear of the county
Offices, and a drain is being built to carry
off the surplus water from the yard to the
street.
The Lehigh Valley Druggists Associa-
ton were here on Thursday and took in the
Switch Back and Glen Onoko.
"A meeting of the Committee on Perma-
nent Certificates, was held in the reading
room of the American House, for the pur-
pose of examining Mr.. Trevaskis, an appli-
cant for permanent certificate. The mem-
bers present were j. p. Rowland, Chairman,
S. II. Hollinger, Secretary, and Mrs. Frisble.
We were told that the applicant passed a
very creditable examination, and was unan-
imously recommended to the State Superin-
tendent. Prof Hollnger examined in arith-
metic and music Prof. Rowland In Theory
of Teaching and Grammar, and Mrs. Frisbie
in Geography and History. Mr.. Trevaskis
is, we understand, the oldest teacher in the
county, having taught "young ideas how to
shoot" for about twenty years.
On Monday the Pennsylvania Dental
Association opened its annual meeting at
the Mansion House. In the evening lee
ture was delivered by oh6 of the members
at the court house on the necessity of taking
care of the teeth.
On Tuesday evening the Republicans
ratified the Chicago ticket by a street parade,
headed by the Phoenix Cornet Band. Gen.
Albright and VIM. Lilly addressed the as.
semblage with short speeches appropriate
to the occasion!
The work of the national Republican
convention was received here Tuesday pm.
The Grant men were very sore, and the
Blaine men indignant at the result; after a
short time all determined that it was the
best possible ticket that could have been
nominated, and many expressed surprise
that Garfield had not been thought of us a
possible candidate before the thirty fourth
ballot.
AT the residence of II. E. Packer, on
Wednesday evening, I'd, the members Of the
Athen@um held the closing exercises of that
society, which were very enjoyable. Prom
inent among the features of the evening
were the following: An admirably rendered
piano selection by Miss Fannie Skeer, a
charming vocal solo by Miss Clara Fidler
and ON artistic piano duet by Miss Annie
l.. Hartman aud Miss Emma L. Cortright
tableauX, pantomimes and stirring and elo.
quent address by the President, Chas. T.
Butler, constituted the balance OF the even,
ing's entertainment After a very success,
lul and profitable season the Atheneum ad
| jOurned, to reconvene next fall.
The announcement of the death of Mrs
Robert II. Sayre, of Bethlehem, Pa, was re.
ceived here Thursday morning. 1t was the
cause of much sorrow and regret among the
friends Of Mr.. Sayre and his very estimablC
lady.
Gen. VIM. Lilly arrived home from the
Chicago convention Tuesday night. He said
| when he left Chicago he felt sure that the
choice would fall on either Washburne OF
| Garfield.
After June l5th our post Office will oper
at a. M, and close at 7 p. M, on week
days--Sunday hours remaining unchanged
The residence of Mrs. Bellord was en-
| tered on Sunday evening last, and property
TO the value Of 5000 stolen. Among The
articles taken was a seal skin coat valued
at $50 and several articles of silyerware
They have a clue to the thieves. j. c.