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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-01-03

JUDGE billiard of North Callina has just
moved his residence for the fiftieth time
since he began housekeeping.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-01-03

Mr.. Joseph .Coburn, after soJourn OF
six or seven years in prison, made his form
al appearance before the public in New York
city the other evening in the capacity OF box
err, and he appears to have been greeted with
demonstrations Of actual affection by an au-
dence of some 5000 people. His incarcera-
tion has evidently surrounded him with
halo of glory as it were, and he becomes the
object Of pathetic irterast The occasion
was that OF his s'benefit," and no less an
attraction than the distinguished sullivan
put on the gloves with the recipient. Ihere
are some calings in life in which the TACT o.
having been in the Penitentiary for season
acts unfavorably upon the popularity OF the
individual concerned, but it may be SAID
that the profession of the "manly art" rlse'
above being influenced by such things.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-01-03

If there is luck in odd numbers this ought
to be good year. 1t begins and ends with
an odd number, and the first two figures
added together and the last two both make
odd numbers.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1883-10-06
Dedication Of the n. E. Church.

On Sunday morning the Methodists Of
'Lehighton assembled for the first time to
worship in their new church. The morning
was fine but the handsome building was
under cloud. When the Rev. James
Neill, Of Philadelphia, had finished his ele-
quent opening sermon at ll.30 a. m, the
cloud was exactly the size OF 500, but be
fore the congregation dispersed, and after
Elder Hinson "got in" ten minutes of what
he called "practical matters" the cloud had
been reduced to $685. The atmosphorie
incubus retained this bulk until the end of
Elder Hinson's powerful discourse in the
afternoon. Having finished his sermon at
about 4 o'clock, he returned to "the practi-
cal matters" and, before the congregation
separated, the cloud WIS no larger than an
elders hand could grasp. In fact it had
faded away into $lg2. The Rev. G. W.
| North helped to aunihilate the remnants oi
the clouds by preaching, in the evening
such sermon as is rarely heard in places
more imposing than Lehighten church
Mr.. North is an ornament to any church
II was evident however that his mission
was to "raise" the debt, and upon the CON
clusion of his impressive sermon. Elder
Hlnson "went for" the practical matters o
Sl92. The Elder exerts most magnetic
influence upon gold, silver and paper cur
rency in the hands or pockets of MethOdsts
Before half past eight O'Clock p. m th'
300 had all been subscribed. The yariou
pastors and elders went through the reguln
formula of dedication with alacfity, and a
the close oflhe ceremony a large and highly
interested audience departed homeward =
experiencing the almost unlntelligable sen
sation of being pew stockholdersin a new
ly erected church which owed nothing Il
posterIty.
The church is beautifully brick struc
ture, gothic il style, and has belfry towe
7IxI4 feet, which constitutes the front en-
trance and vestibule. The tower rises To
, height OF about so feet above the street
The church contains three rooms, all on tn
same floor, main audience room 36x6O u
with 26 feet eeilingi "a lecture room 2Olx3
feet, with % feet ceiling, opening by fold
ing doors with the main audience TooT
aud an infant class room l3l20l ieet, at tn
rear of the lecture room into which il open
by sash and door. The pastor Of the ehurc
is Rev. Henry S. Watt.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1883-10-06

Tho end of our last sermon found
Josephus in a saloon having learned to Use
words which, in respectable printed mat.
ter, must be expressed by dots or dashes.
This new vocabulary was grent comfort IA
our friend. 1t Immediately placed him on
the same plane with his companions. II
required no expenditure of thought or effort
Of will. A man who wants to say that "its
time for dinner" and can accentuate that
porteDtous fact with an oath taking in vain
the name oI the greatest fgure OF manhood
that ever trnd the earth, is somebody of i'm.
portance. Great men ard women Of all
the ages since Christ was born have agreed
that the holest, purest, most awe.inspiring
name given among men is that Of Jesus
Christ, the son If an Asiatc carpenter, who
was born in a manger, because his poor
mother could find no room for him in any
waysde inn. Why do all cultivated and
| right.thlnRing people reverence that name?
Why has its mention brought comfort to
desolate homes, TO ruined fathers, to women
weeping for the- children2 Why do mil
lions Of the rich, the poor, tho strong, the
feeble, the Young, the old, gaze with respect
and reverence unon the picture Of n weary
looking man nailed TO cross, with closed
and sunken eyes.with blood stained cheeks
and crown of thorns bound around q
tranquil brow2 Why? Perhaps if JosePhus
as he takes up his pail and leaves the work
shop. had been asked "Why are such things
s?" he would have teen unable to answer
The writer will follow the example Of jos
eph's silence and refrain from answering
Just at present, though future lay Ser
mon shall be devoted to a narrative abou
is man Jesus Christ, who seems in sor.C
places, TO serve no other purpose than furn
ish beginning for foul strings of idiot,
oaths on the lips Of some drunken and ig
norant bully Of the bar room.
Yovng men whose notions of manlines
are derived from Jesse James and Buffal'
Bill don't find it necessary to go back t.
Judea for examples of fine lives. YounI
mnn Jo had read those lying narratives q
blood thirsty rufians and his great intel
lect proclaimed them "boss." One evenln
, a man who knew Joe we'll and who derive
much amusement from his bravado an,
fnolsh language punctuated with oaths an
tobacco juice, said to him suddenly, "Joc
you're an ass"
Joe turned on him and, thrusting hi
hat back on his head, replied g. -
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1883-10-06
splintors of News from Big Crock.

The gentleman who was so badly dis
appointed by that lady. made up his mind
never to ask lady again TO go with him to
the fair, but go alone, for they can not be
depended upon. He says they are TOO
d--d cold hearted and have no sense at ALL
The slate quarry Of Jacob Rehrig was
visited on Sunday by several Of our young
townsmen. They say that everything looks
business like.
-Messrs Buck and oplinger, with their
families, paid II visit to George Buck, Of
this place. oyer Sunday both are from
Northampton county.
Miss Minnie Cauphin, who had been
the guest OF Daniel Krum during the sum.
mer, lett for Allentown last Saturday.
-Dahiel Krum. of this place, sold his
farm To William Shoenberger, who returned
from Kansas the other week, for So 900.
Tic Intends to take possession on New Year.
This seems as if there was more Hioney in
the Pennsylvania Turning business than in
Kansas.
John DeLong, Of Slatington, formerly
Of Big Creek, was here on a visit to friends
and relatives. JosKPnus.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1883-10-06
Carbon County Fair.

The opening meeting OF our County Fair
was fixed for Tuesday, but, owing to the
heavy rainfall on that day many Of the
cattle did not arrive till late at night. The
machinery, industrial and general trade
departments were not in order until noon
on Wednesday. About two o'clock the
crowd began to assemble and the remaind-
oil the fair meeting was striking and most
gratifying success. Most Of our advertisers
were represented at the stalls, but where
all were good-and therefore happy-iI
would be invidous to make distinctions
Our space is so occupied this week that We
are unable to publish the names of the ex
hibitors. The Fair will be continued TO-
day Saturday. 9th.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1883-10-06
Death Of Judge LaurY.

David Laury one Of Lshigb county's best
known citizens and who filled ~ posi-
tions of honor and responsibility, died late
Friday night at his residence at Laury's
Station, on the line Of the Lehigh Valley
Railroad He was seventy eight years Of
age. In 1876 he was nominated for the
Legislature for the district then composed
Of Carbon and Lebigb counties, hut was de-
fsated. In 1850 be was nominated and
elected and served four years. In 1864 he
was a Presidential eleetor and voted for
Buchanan. Ia 1858 he was appointed Post.
mssier at Laurys and with the exception
1 of one year held the office up to the time ol
his death. In 1865 he was elected Justice
Of the Peace for North Whitehall and in
1867 was appointed Revenue Collector fol
Lehigh and Northampton counties. He wal
elected Associate Judge Of Lehigh eauntY
in 1868 and served Eve years. In 1873 hi
was re elee'ed for anothsr term.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1883-10-06
East Penn Dots,

The farmers hnve about finished sowinr.
Potato digging is about finished; the
crop Is large one.
Apple butter making is the order Of the
day.
Elias Ruch has secured work In the
Weatherly car shops.
on Tuesday the only child Of Nathan
and Lydia Ebert, Of Lehighton. was buried
in Ben Sulem's cemetery. The funeral was
attended by large concourse Of relatives
aud friends. Mr.. Il. was formerly resi-
dent ot our township. They have the sym
pathy ofthe entire community in their sad
bereavement.
MY. c. II. Nimson is putting up new
house on his farm in Pennsyille, to be oc-
| cupied by his tcamster.
The painters started on Tuesday to re
paint part Of the Ben Salem church. A
part oi the work did not bear inspection.
Miss Ellen Drizze, Of Slatington. was
visiting friends here over Sunday.
There are several cases Of diphlheria
near Kittatinny.
To-day Saturday. the Board of Direc.
tors will meet To select teachers tor the CONS
ing term. | will report their selecton'
next week.
Amos and Wlson Ebert, Of this place
were employed on the fair grounds during
the week. JUsTicE.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1883-10-06
Mahoniag Notes.

Farmers are almost all through with
their sowing ior this season.
The Centre Square Select sbhool closed
on last Wednesday. All the scholars ap.
pcared tn be sorry to close up another year
of school at Centre Square. 1t was in
charge of I. NJ. Ballet and G. X. Mussel-
man the last term. The number of scholars
was small -only II, but large amount of
work was done in the ten weeks. Whether
we shall have an opportunity another year
10 sttend school in this manner we know
not, unless it be better supported by the
community than during the past two years
Our people don't appear to appreciate the
usefulness OF this school.
Our Literary Society proves a grand
success. The two last meetings were the
best we have had during the past 6 months
We are proud Of it, too. THIS (Saturdav,
evening the society will meet at Centre
Square. The question for discussion is
Resolved. That animals are endowed
with reason"
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1883-10-06

"A number of our sub
scribers who get the ADVOCATE
through the mail seem to
have forgotten to pay up, as
a gentle reminder of their de-
linquency we this week mark
a cross * } opposite the di-
rection tabs on their papers,
and trust that they will re-
spond with the cash at once,
Postage is now reduced tc
two cents, hence they have nc
excuse for delaying.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1883-10-06
Supposed Elopemsnt.

There is great deal Of gossip in Milford
Pike county, over the disappearance oi
Miss Aunie Gordon, daughter Of Jervii
Gordon, a we'll n do miller. II is thought
by some that she eloped with a Phiodel-
phia book agent and gone to New Mexico
Mss Gordon IS nineteen or twenty years
old. tall, we'll formed and pretty, and has
been for some time the organist Of thC
Methodist Church in Milford, as well as q
| teacher in the Sunday school. For som'
months Miss Gordon, il is said, has beer
corresponding with the agent Of a Phlla
delphia publishing firm, AMI her parents
/ think she has run away 10 meet him
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1883-10-06

through the same thing myself and the hest
friend ever had is the man who first
whipped the conceit out Of me and. saved
me from being the drunken braggart Of n
ber-roon.'
The una'mahle crowd was in pretty
mixed state. Joe was perfectly dozed. The
lsndlord was amused at the fight but in
dignant at the slow demand for lager.
"Come, gentlemen" he added, this is no
meeting house. II you've had enough
fgh,in' and enough beer, get out. and as
Andrew Jackson said--make way for bet
ter men "
That meeting was speedily adjourned, and
when Joseph's nose is straightened out we
propose to follow more closely the progress
uf it's proprietor. FALKLAND.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1883-10-06
A New swindling Dodge.

A Mahan"y Guy man received circular
from a concern calling itself the Union Or
gan Company, Of New Bedforl, Massachu-
sets 1t asked him to send Sll.5O and the
names Of twenty five heads oi iamIlies that
had no piano or organ. For this he was
promised good five octave cabinet organ.
He complied with the request and received
pine box, with painted keys that make
sound, but not music. The thing is moi
worth the 50 which he paid for freight.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1883-10-06
Forest Fires.

Forest fires are making their appearance
in the Delaware Valley. On Monday
morning three or four small fires were
noticed on the shawsngunk Hills and in
the mountains near Dingman's Ferry.
These fires annually sweep over Pike coun-
ty ard this fall the people were just begin
ming to congratulate themselves upon
having escaped the calamity. Fires,caused
by sparks from the railroads and cigars or
matches dropped among the dried leaves
have occurred in Delaware, Lehman and
shohoa townships, Pike county .and.in parts
Of Monroe county along the line of the
| railroad.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1883-10-06
Buy a Ticket!

An excursion over the Switch Back
for the benefit OF Josiah Comfy, Of Mauch
Chunk, who was injured some years ago by
the explosion Of cannon, will take place
on Saturday and Sunday, October IS and
IA. Tickets Tor the round trip so cents.
They can be had at the drug stores Of DR..
c. T. Horn and T. d. Thomas and at the
hard ware store Of j, L. Gabel. We hope
that his numerous friends and acquaint-
ances will combine to give Jusiah a good
lit.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1883-10-06

The Allentown Fair Of this year, which
terminated on last Friday evening, was
with the exception of that held in 1873, the
most successful exhibition since its irst es
tablishment in 1852. In 1873 the receipts
OF the Fair amounted to SsS62, being the
largest total yet realizai In 1889 the total
was s063 so aud in 1853 the amount re-
ceiyed was SS65g 81, making a total ol
$685. 81 more than the proceeding year. AT
this rate OF progression Allentown will soon
beeome as popular as Donnybrook and at
"numerous as Vanity Fair.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1883-10-06
DIED.

tho end ult., in West Penn,
John Burton, son of Charles and Emma
Houser, aged year, mos and II days.
HOBBIES. .-On the 4th ult., in West Penn,
Elizabeth, wife OF John Hobbies, aged 81
years and 2l days.
SCH ELHAMER ON the llth ult., in West
Penn, Henry Simon, son of william and
Harriet Scheihamer, aged 8 yrs and 10 dys.
DIES HLER. On the 26th ult., In Slatington,
Rosa Ann, wife of Oliver Deshier, OF con-
sumption, aged % years, mos. and days.
AT Summit Hill, on he
20th ult., Richard l., youngest son OF Mary
Il. WiuteFsteen, OF Bethlehem, Pa.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1883-10-06
Carbon County Teachers Institute.

1t has been decided that the next Teach
ers' Institute, which is fixed for the eud Of
November, shall hold all its meetings in
the Presbyterian church of Leh'ghtan. A
session OF more than ordinary interest is
anticipated. We shall haye for our guests
distinguished persons from different parts
of the States,and we may expect some valu'
able addresses upon educational and kin
dred subjects.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1883-10-06
Republican Primary Election.

The Republican County Committee meet
ing Of Monday, September 10th inst, fixed
Friday, October .5th, between the hours o
2 o'clock and o'clock p. M, for holding
primary or delegate elections, and satur'
day, October 9th, at the Court House, ,Mauct
Chunk, the time aud place for holding the
nominating Convention.
f. NJ MULHEARN,
Chairman Rep. County Committee.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1883-10-06
Lewis Best White Lead
at 800 a hundred at J. l..
Gabel's, for cash.

The american Aqritult,uist (English or
German edition and the CARBON ADVOCATE
will be sent to any address on receipt of two
dollars. The price of the Agrieuitnist is
$50.
A Pole named Molinsky stole an empty
beer keg from q neigbboring Polish 'amily.
While being told how the law would pun
ish him for the theft he jumped from his
seat, screamed and fell dead.
-JaLT. Plant, the gentlemanly agent
for Asker's Great English Cough Remedy,
was in town a few days ag,, and in our
dealings with him we find him to be one Of
the most liberal aud lair men we have met
with in long while.
xs2~Go to Hagamau's store, Lehighton
Pa, TO get the leading genuine American
Watches az he deals in none of the foreign
imitation trash with which the people have
been 80 extensively swindled.
For the week ending on the 29th inst
It4,S2S tons Of coal was transported ovei
the i. V. RR., making a total Of $3.50, ,l3i
tons 70 that date, and showing an increase
of 2cs,2s4 as compared with same time las
year
Though the school slate manu- acturer
IN Lshigh aud Northampton counties ar,
struggling with an overstocked market, In,
rOOfng-slste producers cannot fll order
f.st enough. New quarries are being open
cd and old ones restarted constantly.
-'I DON'T FEEL WE'LL" The stom
aeh is out Of order; neglected that mean
chronic dyspepsia. You should take Aeker'
Dyspepsia Tablets and avoid this terrbl
disease. Sold by G. T. Horn, Lehightou
and f. A. Horn, Weissport. :
1t is stated that the Reading Railroa
company will offer its consolidated pc
esnts for the outstanding income bondi
There are 100000 of these, and unit
they have bean redeemed the somrau
ahpOt pay . dividend.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1883-10-06
Northampton County Democrats.

The Northampton county Democratic
Convention which was held at Easton on
Monday was made the occasion of many
contests between the Mutchler and the Ar
gus parties. The "Nutchler" as belonging
TO the older clique expected everything but
"got left" on a couple Of the events. DR.. G..
B. Linderman, an Argosy, was elected
Chairman Of the Convention. The State
delegation was slso a success for Argus. j.
Macksy stocker, the favorite ofthe Muteh-
lers, received the nomination for Shorthand
G. W. Gelser was elected on the ninth bal
lot, for district attorney. A j. Uhler was
reuominsied for coroner, aud Matthias
Beers for poor director The Convention
was in session nine hours.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1883-10-06
PATIENTS.

=. A. LEHMANN. Solicitor Of American
and Foreign Patents, WRshinxton, n.C. All
business connected with PRtenf Whether
baffe 'Ns Patent Once or The ourts
prom tly attended 20. No charge made M.
less p-,ent 10 secured. Send for eirrulsr,
~. IDayS-uo
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1883-10-06
NeWL Life

New Life
is given by using BRowN's
IRON BlTTERs. In the
Winter it strengthens and
warns the system; in the
Spring it enriches the blood
and'conquers disease; in the
Summer it gives tone TO the
nerves and digestive organs;
in the Fall it enables the
system to stand the shock
Of sudden changes.
In no way can disease be
SO surely prevented as by
keeping the system in per-
feet condition. BRowN's
IRON BITTERs ensures per-
feet health through the
changing seasons, it disarms
the danger from impure
water and miasmatic air,
and it prevents Consump-
ton, Kidney and Liver Dis
case, &c.
Il. S. Berlin, Esq, Of the
wcll-known firm of II. s.
Berlin & Co., Attorneys, Lc
Droit Building, Washing
ton, D. c., writes, Dec. 5th,
1881:
CeaHemen.' I take pleas
ure in stating that have used
Browns Iron Bitters for ma
laria and nervous troubles,
caused by ovcrwork, with
excellent results,
Beware Of limitations.
Ask for Browns IRON BIT
TIERS, and iNaSt on having
it. Don't be imposed on
with something recon-
mended as "JMSt as good"
The genuine is made only
by the Brown Chemical Co.
Baltimore, Md.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1883-10-06

John Dillmsn as Tuesday sentenced
10 be hanged for the murder Of his wife,
near Hccktnwn, Northampton county, in
March last. Dillman cut his wiie's th-oat
and left her lying on the roadside. She
died several weeks later in the Northamp-
ton poorbouse.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1883-10-06
LEHIGHroE RETAIL MARKETS.
STOCK MARKETS.

Reported up to ~ o'clock, by De Haven 4
Townsend Bankers, No. 80 Third Street
Philadelphia. Stocks bought and sold
either for cash or on margin.
Philadelphia, Oct. g., 1888.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1883-10-06
-l0d. to 40d. nails OF J.
l.. Gabel's for only So 90 pei
ker Locks So. Is per doz.

Grand Army men from Sehuylkill ,Lu-
zerne, Lnckawanna, Columbia, Carbon.
Dauphin, Northumberland, Montour Union
and Lycoming counties will participate in
the celebration of Grand Army Day at Dan
vile, to dav friday.
Edward S. Van Auken, Of Hyde Park,
died Saturday night from the effects Of a
lose of laudanum administered by his wife,
who claims to have given it to him to quiet
his nerves, he having been drinking exces
sively.
When a lecturer has worked the ladies
of his audience so near to the weeping
point that they have gotten out their hand
kcrchiels, and then suddenly changes his
tone and speaks of the merits Of DR.. Bulls
Cough Syrup he is bound to rouse feeling
Of indignation.
Mr.. Henry McElvain of Pottsville, whC
was convicted at the last term Of cdurt fol
horsewhirping DR.. r. B. Wilson. editor o
the Tower City Echo, was sentenced oI
Monday to a nominal fine and payment o
the costs, which are very heavy.
Eza- An immense lot Of new goods jus
received for the lall trade ut Z. II. HUhl'
Mauch Chunk.
Mr. II. E. Sweeny, Of Drifton, wa
elected delegate to the Republican count
J convention at Wilkesbarre. He come
over to Lehighton to read the Plain Speake
and then goes home to "give it away.
This is not the way to spread the light.
: Miss Annie Gordon, aged nineteer
, daughter of Jervis Gordon, a well to d
miller at Milford, disappeared last wee
with book agent from Philadelphia.
is believed that the happy pair have gon
J to New Mexico.
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FOR SALE,

A large LOT. with excellent HOUSE a"d
STA BILE erected thereon, opposite Esrb :
Hotel, on Bank sway. ia this Borough. To bs
sold on accommodating terms. Apply 10
JOHN NOGE FL, l.3 North Second Street.
Philadelphia, Pa. Aug. Is, sS-m3s
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1883-10-06

William Houser, brakeman on the
Central road, while standing on gondola
car, a few days ago, was knocked down by
a piece Of track which broke as the engine
started the train. He was cut near the
temple and received painful wound.
-Thomas 3. Fielders won the half-mlle
handicap in Mahanoy City on Saturday,
defeating NJ. j. HNppeny, Of Shenandoah
by about thirty yards. Fielders had a star
Of fifty yards. Neither man was in good
condition.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1883-10-06

CeaNieme1.' I take pleas
ure in stating that l have used
Browns Iron Bitters for ma
laria and nervous troubles,
caused by ovcrwork, with
excellent results.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1883-10-06
MARRIED.

Chairman Rep. County Commi