The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1882-08-05

We have a scholarship for
the Williamsport Commercial
College, which we will dis
pose of at a discount. A good
opportunity for a young man
desirous of taking a business.
course. Apply at this office,
Michael Martin, a miner employed at
the New Kaska William Slope, New PhilH
delphis, was fatally injured on the 26th ult
He was working at the bottom ol the shalt
wben a large steel drill fell from bucket
at the top Of the shaft, distance Of over
800 feet. 1t struck Martin on the top OF the
back of the head, infictng a serious frac-
ture of the skull and driving fragments Of
bone into the substance Of the brain.
Robinson williamson Plains township,
Luzerne county accompanied by his nephew
james Williams, went in quest of buckle
berries 10 the woods Friday morning. A
few hours afterwards he was found dead,
his nephew having separated from him.
l is supposed ho was overcome by the heat.
He was seventy years Of age and very
wealthy, and created some excitement some
time ago by marrying a young girl of "a.
-1fyou wish to secure one
of those beautiful Silver Pearl
Pictures, at the Gem Photo.
Gallery. call now, as they will
positively remain only one
week longer.
Our talented young lady friend, Miss
Millie r. Meyers, OF slatington, will open
a select English and Classical school, for
boys and girl, in that borough, on Septem
Der 4th. Miss Meyers is thoroughly edu-
Gated in the various branches she proposes
to teach, and those of our readers who have
children they wish properly educated
should avail themselves of this opportunity.
Special rates on the railroad for scholars
will be made. See advertisement.
Mfy- Now is the time to beautify your
homes.-Dr. G. T. Horn, at the Central Drug
store, on Bank street. will, during the next
so DAYS, dispose of his entire stock of Wall
PAPER and Borders at and below cost, in or.
der to make room for fall styles. An oppor-
tuhitv u secure handsome decorative paper
seldom il ever before offered in this section
Call now and secure first choice Of thes,
special bargains.
Thursday morning of last week three
year r-old son of W. J. Whalen, a prominen
merchant of Shenandoah, ran out OF thu
house from its mothers side into the yarC
to play The child in some way came int
possession OF box of matches, with whicl
his clothing was set on fire. The little fel
low was hardly missed from the house whel
his cries were heard. Mrs. Whalen went l.
his assistance, but he was so terribly burn
cd that after lingering in great agony for al
hour he died.
- Patrick Hurley, 60 years Of age,
miner, employed at the West Shenadoal
Colliery, was instantly killed Friday morn
ing. Entering breast, he began drawing
down coal, when rush occurred, hurl
ing him against battery and squeezin
him to death. The deceased was the fathe
Of Thomas Hurley, the youthful Molli
Mcguire and fugitive from justices who Mt
Mollie convention held at Tamaqua in S7t
openly declared that he fired the fatal she
that killed Gromer James, of Shenandoah.
William Steahle, an insane man, age,
IS years, made desperate effort TO take th
life Of his mother. 62 years of age, wit
whom he was living, at Mt. Hope, nea
Pottsvile. Stsahle has been insane for
II number Of years, but was never consider
ed dangerous. Monday evening, however
he attacked the old lady, aud had it NJ
been for the timely interference Of a neigh
oor he would hsye choked her to deatl
He was arrested and sent to an insaa
asylum.
John Kingsbury, of Muhlenburg,
farmer, while attempting To cross the Del'
ware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad
near ShickshnnY, Saturday morning, wit
a team ami wagon load of produce, W,
struck by the mail train, hurled into tf
air and instantly killed. Both horses wei
Injured and were shot to rclieye them
their suffering.