The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1881-05-14
Big Creek Items,

-Diphtheria has made its appearance at
Pine Run, in the family of Alvin May; two
of his children are down with the disease.
They are attended by Dr. Seiple, of Lehigh-
ton, under whose medical skill we hope to
See them soon restored. There are also sew
eral cases of diphtheria in Long Run yet.
Mr.. Monroe Ziegeniuss, of near Weissport,
lost two children by iiphtheria; one was
Inferred on Sunday, and the other on Mon
day last, at the Weissport cemetery. Pa
rents are to blame, to certain extent, for
the deal hs of so many of the children that
have occurred the past few months. A lit
tie precaution should be taken when this
disease breaks out in locality, but instead
of this, whenever funeral occurs many
unwise parents are sure to be there with
their children, even if they must travel 3 or
miles, and what else can be exp -cted but
that the children take it, aud that it will be
carried over the whole township in a short
time. This is fact that cannot be denied
As long as parents will run to such places
where this disease is we need not be sur
prised if we hear Of several funerals every
week for some time TO come. Wednesday
4th inst, we were informed of another case
that proved fatal in the family'o of Alvin
May, OF Pine Run, which occurred the day
previous at II o'clock; the child was inter
red at St. Paul's ON Friday morning last.
Another child in the family of Harry West
is also down with the same disease.
Robert Miller, of East Weissport, wa.
visiting friends here on Sunday week.
Joseph P. Kemerer sold horse to Ma
than Lefiier, of East WeIssport, last wee
The supervisors Of Towamensing town
ship, have put up index boards at all cross
ads in the township. A good idea.
Potatoes are in demand at present at
fair prices.
1T is greatly feared that the several
frosts We have had this and last week ha:
entirely killed our fruit crop.
Oats is slowly coming up. The cool
weather kept it back.
-Some fields OF rye are good, while 9TH
ers again are poor.
The greater part Of the potatoes were
planted by our farmers last week, but are il
no hurry to plant corn for lear Of the frost.
Pasture is very poor for this time Of the
year. REyERE.
Since my last letter another victim o
diphtheria has been added TO the list, in tn,
person OF Ella Rehrig, a young adopted
daughter ol Harry Wertz, of Pine Run
Her earthly career ended on Saturday after
noon. Her remains were taken to thriI
last resting place in the Union Cemetery
near Snydel's church, in Lower Towamen.
sing, on Tuesday morning. The child wa,
years and months old.
The following named persons visited
this place during the week. Miss Otto anC
Mr.. Peter Schweibentz, of Mauch Chunk
Mr.. Gabel and wife, of Lehghton, and alst
Dr. Q. S. Horn, Who is attending severa
| diphtheretic patients at Pine Run; Rev. 6
| W. Gross, Z. Gaumer and wife, of Parry.
villej Miss Emma Rehrig, Elzabetl
Yengst, Mr. Snyder, of st. Louis, Martir
Neeb. Delano, l.: Z. Wills, and Ed
Reber, of Weissport, aud Mrs. J. Graver, o
Slatington.
Mr. Thomas j. Solt, who had gone t,
Indiana to attend college, found when b,
arrived there that the school was over
crowded to such an extent that no room
could be found for him. He then decide,
TO return home, where he is at present
We were unable to learn what he intends /,
follow now.
The weather has been very warm th,
past few days. The Thermometer indicated
80 degrees in the shade on Wednesday.
Mr. James Brown, of near Beltzvlle, i
at present lying in a critical condition, anC
poor hopes are entertained for his recovery
de is attended to DR.. Chas. German, Of LIE
high ton, under whose medical skill w
hope soon to hear Of his complete restora
tion to health.
Mr., Henry Neeb, of this place, one da,
last week lost horse by death.
considerable corn was planted by ou
farmers this week.
Our supervisors for this end of Frank
lin repaired the road at this place on Tues
day last.
Grass is growing very slowly for wan
of rain.
Oats and rye are suffering considerabl,
on account Of the drouth. Wheat is slowl,
coming up. Rain is wished for. All of th-
fruit trees, excepting the peach, are in full
bloom. Many peaches were frozen durinl
the severe winter.
Frank j. Held, of this place, will max
necessary Improvements upon his building
shortly.
Joseph GIGver, of this place, has beel
indisPosed the past few weeks.
There lie some talk of trying to establish
post office at this place, provided suita
BILE room can be procured.
Paul Boyer, OF this place, purchase,
two young mules of the L. G. & N. COMPANY
for $3.50, and will run two boats this sum
mer.
Mrs. H. Snyder, Of Millport, has bee
stopping with friends the past week.
REvEAE.