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The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1880-03-06

WIN entitle the member to q certificate for
one Thousand Dollars to be paid at ms death
to his LEGAL heirs or assigns. whenever such
death may occur.
The assessment for membership OF TwoThOu-
sand Dollar benefit are dOuOle, ana for Three
Thousand Dollars trIplle the amount given IN
the abOVe taOlP, the assessments aud annual
dues alwa, S increasing IN the same ratio as the
benefit in class increases. Assessments VIII
not increase with the advance OF age OF a mem.
ber.
a member or his heirs, may name n successor
Gut + the notice of the delJh OF member to
The Secretary Is not accompanied with the
name o. a successor then the Society Will put
In n successor aud II ! tn v2cIncy according
10 the regulations OF the SOCiet
should member die before his four pay
ments of FIVE Dollars each arc made, the re-
maining unpaid part VIII be deducted from the
one Thousand Dollars Que his heirs.
A class Is iull when 1t numbers one thousand
members.
This plan recommends itself to every thinE-
ing reader for lts simplicity, equity, and afvan-
tugcS.
IPhO 1UOuld not proUlde for his family at his
deat h when ii can be done so cheaply and with
out incOD Dvemeuce or disadvantage,
Males and Females. frOm 10 TO % years OF age
may become members.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1880-03-06
DEPORT OF THE CONDITION OF
IN the FIRST NATIONAL, BANK.
= ~ alIlt It llND AN4A 1CN n ~ "a ~ ~
at Lshlghton, in the State Of Pennsylyauia at the
close o: business, Feb. q, 1850


at Lehlghton, in the State Of Pennsylyauia at the
close o: business Feb. q, lSS0i
RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts 80. s56,2641s
0verdrafts. l2J 90
U. 9. Bonds 10 secure circulation . . 75,OOOU0
U s. Bonds on hand. S,05O.0O
Other stocks, bonds, and mortgages. s 10000
Due from approved reserve agents. 22,52l17
Due from other NatiouaIBanks S3A7
Due from State Banks and Bankers, 764.6S
Real estate, furniture, aud fixtures. B.O4SO4
Current expenses and taxes paid 64394
Premiums paid $4,000
Checks and other cash items 42j17
Bills Of other Banks 4iOOO1
Fractional curreucyO yOncudng gnickels), 3t0.06
Specie (nculdg gold Treasury certfs). 2,lS4OO
Legal tender notes l,52S.OO
Renempticn Fund with U. s. Treasu-
ry Is per cent. Of circulatiou) $4,000
IOtal StSojOVJ.ul
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock paid in $75,c0O.OO
Surplus fund l,l1OOO
Undivided profits ... l,0tO.2I
Nation al Bank notes outstanding. OI,5OO.uO
Dividends Unpaid 4l0.OO
Individual deposits subject to check. 42,7G3.95
Cashiers checks outstanding, $50
Due to other National Banks 4472T9
Due to State Banks and Bakers 24OO
Total. ei93,6J9.Ol
State OF Pennsylrania, county OF Carton, S.
!, W. W Bowman, Cashier of the abUve-Tamed
bank do solemnly swear that the above statement
is true to the best of my knowledge and belief
W. W. BOWMAN, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn before me this lst day Of
March 1850.
THOs. S. BECK, Notary Public.
Correct-Attest 1hos Kemerer, p. J. kisiler,
and j. G.. Zern Directors. March g. 1850.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1880-03-06

The Society presents the following plan for
consideration The payment of EIGHT DOL
LARS on application. FIVE DOLLA RS annu.
ally Tor fOur years, and thereafter TWO DOL
LARS annually during life, with prO-rata nor.
Calttv assessments at the death OF each mem.
Der, which fer Division A Is as follows:
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1880-03-06

G777 year and expenses to agents Out
| v fit free. Address p. q. VlCkERH
Augusta, Maine.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1880-03-06
SALER RATUS R

Mllcn Is luo Same lllluBs
Impure SRlerRtus or Bi-CGrb Soda
(which Is the same thing Is Ofn slight
ly dirty white color. IL may appear
white, examined by itself, but "a
COMPARISON WITH CHURCH q
cos "ARM AND BRAND
will show the difference.
See that your snlerntus and nalz-
ing Soda Is white and PURE, as
should be ALL SIMILAR SUBsTAA-
CES used FOR food.
A simple but severe test of the comparative
value of different brands OF Soda or 6aleratUs 10
10 dissolve dessert spoonful Of each kind with
about pint Of water (hot preierredl in clear
glasses stirring until all Is thoroughly dissolved
The deleterious insolublo matter in theinierior
Soda will be shown after settling some twenty
minutes or sooner, by tho milky appearance Of
the solution and the quantity Officiating nocEy
matter according TO quality.
Be sure and ask for Church & Co. g Coda and
6aleratus aud SEQ that their nhmo 10 on tho
package and you will get the purest and whitesi
made. The use OF this with sour milk, IN prefer
snoe to Baking Powder, saves twenty times ia
cost.
on and read carefully
SHOW THIS TO YOUR GROCER.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1880-03-06
4,OlO CERTIFICATES

ISSUED. The only safe ana reliable institu
ton that Fiyes you insurance rt &c ua cost
No surplus divided among the officers OF
trustees,
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1880-03-06
HUH VI tAAC AsSoA
ENDOWMENT PLAN;

By paying one unifor membership fee OF $40
any person, male or female, between the ages
of Is aud 6u wears who has first class health
record, may receive a certificate OF member
ship as follows;
rs to So s5 OO-payable at death or at expira-
ton OF 25 years.
80 to O42-sIOO-payable at death OF at eXpi'
ration OF 20 years,
alto 54-s3OOo-payable at death or expira-
tiOn of IS years.
81 10 6O-s2 OOO-payable at death or expira.
ton OF IS years.
An assessment of one dollar upon each mem
Der Will be made after each death, except when
there is money enough IN surplus iund 10 pay
sand claim.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1880-03-06
LErrIuuroN,

SATURDAY. MARCuo G, 1880.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1880-03-06
GEO. w. EsSER,

Good responsible AGENTS WANTED.
For circulars or information cell on or ad
dress
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1880-03-06

rIAN 50 n G. A MS,
CuEApEsI HOUSE IL AMEHICA. lsl-elass In
atruI Uuts. an new for cash or instruments !
warranted six wears. Illustrated catalogues
Tree. Awelts ~ ntrd.
n. LEEDS WATERS, ACT.
No os Mu-t u. atroel. NtW AoIk.
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-03-25

selectmen to notify licensed dealers not to sell to drunkards, when requested 50 to do by near relations, or on proof by others of the bad hab- it's of the person complained of. This law will certainly have one good tendency, i. e., to keep the selectmen well informed of the char acter and importance of their work in recom- mending for license.
 The constitutional amendment providing for 8 nomination of judges of the Supreme and Supenor courts by the governor and their election by the legislature passed the Senate by the following vote:
 Yeas-Senators Buck, Upson, Lines, Colt, Blackstone, Tomlinson, Brewster, Hoyt, Lewis Bullock, Coe, Bristol, Peet, Pagan, Silliman, Patton-16.
 Nays-Senators Smith, Brown, Collins-
 Absent-Senators Hayward, Spencer-2
 The matter will now come before the people for final action in October next.
 One of the instances of i'll judged economy on the part of the legislature is to be found in their refusal to authorize the raising of tax commission. Any one who has compared the grand lists of the various towns cannot but have noticed the great discrepancies to be found therein in estimates of property, both real and personal. Then, too, there is much unfairness and much evasion of assessment, and there is an especial need of general ex- animation and correction of serious evils of long standing as well as those of more recent prowth
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-03-25
LEGISLATIVE.

Senate. Tuesday of last week. bills, &c.. passed restoring forfeited rights of Henry Da- wis of Pennington; allowing Middletown Savings bank to build on piece of land own c'iby them; paying members of the oyster Committee $4 a day and. expenses; paying the commissioners on convict labor B day and expenses that where sheriffs themselves take charge of jais their compensation shall be fix ed by county commissioners providing for printing 50 900 copies of the session laws as last year establishing the 11th district of Woodbury providing For scholars on discon- tinuance of school; and prohibiting fishing in requiring officers of a corporation to keep list of stockholders for inspection prohibiting the taking of lampreys: and various bills regarding temperance.
 On Wednesday the bill regarding terms of court in Litchfield county was tabled for amendment sc, passed requiring that list of corporations should be appended to the public.acts; regulating fees of county commits sioners; reducing tax on life insurance compa- nies from one half to three eighths of one per cent. giving $1424 to the commissioners on joint stock laws amending law regarding cas- ualty insurance companies; incorporating the New Milford Agricultural Society covering dog tax money into town treasuries for ordina- " use; defining intoxicating liquors :" pro- tecting lampreys; appointing John w. Sted- man a member of the State Board of Educa- ton; appointing commission of three to have charge of oyster grounds in the Sound: pro- viding that no one shall hold offices of select ,nan and town clerk at same time giving the State closing argument in criminal trials; regu- lating notice to be given liquor sellers forbid ing sales to drunkards. .-Messrs Pagan, Coe, and. Brown were appointed visitors of the Shef- field Scientific School-The following nomi- nations as Trustees of the Reform School were confirmed James s. Eaton of Waterbury; Gilbert H. Preston of Holland, and Jabez s. Lathrop of Norwich-for four years from July 1st, 1880. 0.-Messrs. Robbins Battell of Norfolk. ann Ezra P. Bennett of Danbury were con- firmed Trustees of the insane hospital The bill imposing fine on persons crossing land without liberty was rejected.
 On Thursday the following bills, etc., were passed: authorizing borough of Danbury to issue $86, 900 of water bonds; forbiddins pay to reporters; remitting Valley railroad taxes; incorporating the Laura Andrews Free Library and benevolent Association of Thom aston appropriating S200O to the State Agri- cultural Society appropriating $500 for print ing of board of agriculture; limiting punish ment for obtaining goods on false pretences to
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-03-25
D1srR1cr OF LIroHF1ELD s. Probate Court,


 Upon the application of Julia A. Ensign. showing to this Court that she is Guardian to Mary E. Ensgn of Morris Conn.,, Minor belonging to said District. and that said Minor is the owner of the following real estate, viz undivided third part of all that real estate which distributed to said Juha A. Ensign as Dover in the Estate of William M. Ensign, late of Morris, said District deceased Distrbu. ton dated March 14, 1878, lon file tn the Ocs of the Court of Probate in aud fer said District, and duly recorded in Vol ST. pages 664 of Litchheld Probate Records, to which Distribution and Record reference is hereby made for more particular description sub ect nevertheless to the said Julias right of Dowsr therein. Said interest being valued at about two hundred and nfty dollars, and rhOwinx just and sonabe for selling said real estate praying for order and that she or some other meet person be empowered to sell the same per application on le dated the Sth day of March. 1880. more fully appears ORDERED-That the foregoing application be heard at the Probate Ofce in Lichhed on the 29th day of March, 1880, at sine o'clock forenoon aud that no. tce thereof be publisbed in . newspaper near the place where such real estate es three weeks succes sively, before said time assigned.
 60-9W GEO. N, WOODRUFF. Judge.
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-03-25
Washington Depot,

Died in Watertown, last week, Mrs. Juli a, wife of Alvah Hubbell, native, and for many years resident of thls town. Sine was the youngest sister of the late Joseph Titus and niece of the Mir. Joel Titus whose descenden, ;n Massachusetts is seeking information from S.. regarding his family: Mrs. Hubbell was the last of her generation and nearly 80 years old.
 The Calhoun St District school closed Iast Thursday. The teacher was gratfied by receiving from her pupils nice album con- taining many of their autographs. Dallas J. Wyant distinguished himself by being present every day the school was in session.
 The last arrival in our place is Monsieur Measles, but from whence no one can tell. J.
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-03-25
Kent.

Public notice is given that Rev. l.. s. bolles' Of fI"rsf"r'i. will lecture in the Towp Hall on Thursday evening the % inst, on the subject of Masonry" Admittance free
 Snow fell all day Friday last, nearly all melted off on Saturday, Sunday morning was cold wintry weather.
 On Wednesday night last, the only daugh- ter of Mir. B. Eaton departed this life, in the second year of her age. The funeral was at the house on Friday at 1 pm. Rev. MT. Barclay and Rev MT. Vorce officiating. A large number of relatives and friends met to pay their last tributes of respect to the deceas- ed whom God in his all wise providence saw it to remove from earth so early in life It seems she was to lovely to dwell an an earth like thls and was called to realms of endless bliss
 The remains of MT. Peter Simmons of Ft. Edward were brought to town on the 2Oth inst. and inferred in the cemetery at Bulls Bridge. Deceased was brother of Mrs. Wm. Newton of this town
 The agent for the s'Conn Farmer was in town last week andsucceeded finely in getting subscribers. We count him "the right man in the right place." May we see him again. Success to the "Conn Farmer"
 We are glad to hear that Miss A. Knapp has returned from her sojonrn west Miss lmogene Stuart is expected to arrive from California soon. It's nothing to travel at the present time if you have the one thing need fh.
 MT. Milo Schriver of Thomastom was in town over Sunday, calling on his friends He left here less than two years since, and by industry and economy has returned with a new buggy, horse, harness paid for: he goes nicely dressed and asserts that it's all owing to the blue ribbon. Young men take pattern Love God, do good, from evil cease; and you shall have repose and peace"
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-03-25
DEAR SIR

The bill fixing terms of court for tn is coun- ty has finally passed both Houses. It takes effect on the 18th of April (the second week of the April Term) and provides two criminal and three civil terms for the year at the times fixed in the original bill, viz: 1st Tuesday of June of court cases only, 3rd Tuesday of Au- gust and 1st Tuesday of Dec, for civil cases only 1st Tuesday of April, and 2d Tuesday of Oct, for criminal trials only. Thus there will hereafter be two criminal and three civil terms each year.
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-03-25

The success of the Read Carpet Co.'S Car few years ago making not more than five or six thousand yards per month they have in- creased to an enormous production which is all mediately taken up by such leading houses as A. T. Stewart & Co.,, E w. 6 S. Sloane, N. Y. They are not only the handsomest designs, many of them rivalling the best Body Brus- sels, but they are superior in quality to any Carpet made, and are sold at prices lower than the same grade of any other make David M Read, of Bridgeport, is the sole agent for the United States, he supplies all other merchants with them and cuts them up to his Retail custimers at wholesale prices.
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-03-25

The persecution of Dr. Dix confirmed. las, week. On Thursday thes Tribune received the following letter from his persecutar: .s> N. Y. March 1sth 1880. Editor Tribune
 DEAR SIR
 Permit me to thank you very sincerely for your delightful and entertaining account of the trouble between Rev. Morgan Dix and myself but there were several little inaccur- acles. only cent 800 postal cards, but have issued several hundred for tomorrow Friday The circus will begin-at 81 and last all day will be on hand-I don't know any Mir. Buckley, but possibly some of my friends do believe for me and all of us-Gratefully yours, HIGH CHURCHMAN.
 True to appointment some fifty people call ed at Dr. Dix residence on Friday; among the rest number of lawyers summoned by the unknown to assist Mrs. Dix in obtaining a divorce. The people were all turned away as they came by an agent of the Post office. Great efforts have been made to discover the persecutor but to no purpose as yet.
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-03-25

The second Buchoz trial ended with a disa- greement oi the jury, one obstinate fellow de- feating verdict it is said There is no sort of douht that Bucholz robbed his master, but it is claimed with some pausibility that in this he merely took advantage of some other per- sons crime, and had nothing to q with the murder
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-03-25
NEWS OF THE WEEK
FOREIGN.

Great Brttain. Mir Gladstone is creating great enthusiasm.
 Mir. Lorillard's Wallenstein was only about thirteenth Tn the race for the Lincoln Handi- cap.
 Parole won the Liverpool Spring Cup, but the prize was afterwards awarded to the sec ond horse.
 The Oxford crew won the University boat race by three and half lengths. Hartmann denies that he confessed that he tried to kill the Car.
 France A vote of confidence in the Gov ernment was passed by the Assembly.
 The principal Jesuits are preparing to leave France.
 The Chinese ball in Paris was on a grand scale.
 Ge7many.-It is proposed in the Reichstag to extend the Socialist laws only to 1884
 Italy.-There has been stormy scene in the Parliament
 Garlbaldi writes approvingly of Hartmann, the Russian refugee.
 Spain. Gonzales. who attempted the life of the king has been sentenced to death. Russia. General Melikoff has made several military changes.
 Prince Orloff will probably be succeeded as Ambassador at Paris by General Ignatieff.
 The Government is considering how to yield with dignity.
 Turkey. Fuad Pasha is being tried at Con- stantinople for conspiracy.
 The Shereef of Mecca has been assassinated by Persian fanatic.
 A5yssinia. troops of King John have defeated tEo bands of insurgents. sr,. ! Atghanistan. .aAyoob Khan. has begun to negotiate with Persia
 General Stewards forces are marching on Ghuznee.
 Uruguay.-Dr. Vidal has become Presi- dent
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-03-25

0tsTRIcT OF LITCHFIELD ss, Probate Cout. U February. 27 1890.
 Estate of Emily Addis late of Llchheld, in said District, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of Litchhed hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof. for the creditors of said Estate to exhibit their claims tor settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts properly attestsd, within said time, will be debarred recovery. All persons in- iebted to sai0 Estate requested te make immedi ate payment to
 49-4V VIM. DEMING. Adm inigtrator.
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-03-25
CONGRESSIONAL.

Mauy Democrats are dissatisfied with the passage by the House of Representatives of the blll to provide for the pay of marshals.
 The Senate Committee has decided to give MT. Spotford the seat in the United States Senate now filled by.Mr. Kellogg.
 Senate. On Tuesday, of last week, Mr. Edmunds introduced a bill to regulate the counting of the electoral votes; Mir. Kellogg's resolution, asking for an investigation, was defeated by party vote; debate on the Star Route Deficiency bill was continued.
 On Wednesday the Star Route appropriation passed.
 Most of Thursdays session was takepup with discussion of the Hot Spring bill; and on Friday it was passed.
 On Monday majority and minority reports were presented in the 8pofford-Kellogg con- tested election case the majority favor unseat- ing Kellogg; the latter spoke in his own de- fence
 House. Deficiency bill was debated most of last week, and passed Friday.
 A report has been presented against Chinese immigration another interoceanic canal reso- lution was referred a printing appropriation was also passed and resolution asking for information in regard to the East River Bridge was adopted by the House.
 On Monday, number of new bills were in- troduced and several resolutions regarding the Interoceanic Canal were referred. The Consular and Diplomatic Appropriation bill was taken up.
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-03-25

Nor OPEN TO THAT OBJECTION. N.-Temper-
 ance people often say that most of the popu- l lar medicines they see advertised are nine- l tenths rum. That is true of many, but not of Dr. David Kennedy's ''Favorite Remedy" l The Doctor agrees with his temperance friends that it is better to die of disease than
 of drink. Favorite Remedy contains not a | drop of alcohol, and cures Kidney Troubles, Liver Complaints Constipation of the bowels. | as nothing else does or ever did. It drives | away sickness. It cools the blood. It costs
 only Dollar to try it. Ask your druggist or send to the Doctor at Rondout, N. Y.
 A Coop HOUSEWIFE. E.-The good housewife, when she is giving her house it's spring ren- ovating should bear in mind that the dear in- mates of her house are more precious than many houses, and that their systems need l cleansing by purifying the blood, regulating the stomach and bowels to prevent and cure the diseases arising from spring malaria and 1 miasma, and she must know that there is noth- ing that will do it so perfectly and surely as | Hop Bitters. the purest and best of medicines -COncord ~. 1T. Patriot.
 l WORKINGMEN.-Befo you begin your heavy spring work after a winter of relax | ation, your system needs cleansing and strength | ening to prevent an attack of Ague, Bilious or | Spring Fever, or some other Spring sick.
 ness that will unfit you for seasons work
 You will save time, much sickness and great | expense if you will use one bottle of Hop Bjtters in your family this month. Don't l wait.-BurSngton Haaokeye.
 CATARRH CAN BE CURED.-Being 8 poison ous infection of the entire mucous meln-
 brane, the virus can be only reached with n- | oculative elements which are absorbed by and | incorporated with, the purulent mucous. Wei De Meyers Catarrh Cure is a constitu- tional remedy as reliable as vaccination for
 Small Pox. Supplied by druggists, or de-
 ivered by D. B. Dewey 6 Co.,, 46 Dey St. N. r., at 1,5O package. Pamphlets. with
 full explanations and overwhelming proofs
 mailed free to anybody.
 LINDA B. PINKHAMs VEGETABLE COMPOUND
 revives the dropping spirits; invigorates and
 harmoniZes the organic functions; gives elas
 tic'ty and firmness to the step, restores the
 natural lustre to the eye, and plants on the
 pale cheek of beauty the fresh roses of life's spring and early summer time
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-03-25
Notice :!

THE annual meeting of the inhabitants of the j. borough of Litchheld will be held t the Town anri h s,o "l nc S t rue .,tr uas o the election of officers of suid borough and for the transaction of any other business proper be done at said meeting. . Litchfeld. March, 20th 1880.
 U. 4. HICKOX Treasurer. 62-2w In absence the Pre sCent,
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-03-25

Get Lyons Patent Heel Stiffeners applied to those new boots or shoes before you run them over. 49-4w