The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1883-04-14
Paolorton Rippies.

~ WIS bui liHdSh'NI WNbH 4SNNaoA SshN'9
from here, Ia attend the lecture and concert,
at Weatherly, on Monday evening, for the
benefit Of the Presbyterian church. Special
trains were run from Mauch Chunk aud
Hazleton, bringing several car loads. The
fne hall. owned BY @. W. Miller, was com.
pletely filled long before the exercises OPEN
ed. Those who failed to get tsrats-although
/ having purchased tickets-took the matter
good ma aturedly, as the proceeds were for SO
good purpose. Tho exercises were opened
by the Mauch Chunk Presbyterian choir,
under direction Of Mr.. Charles Webb, the
clear, sweet voices Of the soprano and alto
with the deep rich bass held the vast audi.
ence spell bound. The rendition was loud
ly encored. The Rev. Mr.. Mofiat, pastor Of
the Weatherly Presbyterian church, then
introduced the speaker Of the evening, Rev.
Or. Ferrier, Of Msuch Chunk. The rev.
gentleman received quite an ovation. The
subject was "witchcraft," and was presented
in the Dr's happy, pleasing and forcible
manner. Several laughaole illusions as to
the superstitions Of the day were made. At
the conclusion Of the address the speaker
was loudly applauded. Alter which the
choir rendered some choice selections, clos.
ing with Mozart's Twelfth Mass, amidst
deafening applause. 1t was an evenings
enjoyment, and will net the church hand
some sum
The Rev. B. F. Powell pastor in charge
IF the M. L. church here, will mot be great
ly encouraged TO see by your last issue
that he has settled among such a religion
defying people. We incline to the belief
that Packerton has the average number OF
good people, and does not stand in need of
orthodox preaching any more than ether
towns; however, If the morals of this place
need lettering, we hope the rev. gentleman
will be better encouraged and supported by
those who feel this need than the Pc sstors
who preceded him.
We see by the Press Of Saturday that
President Arthur WAS detained about two
hours by some slight accident to the train
while journeying south ward and that while
waiting, he sat apparently in deep thought!
What momentus matter deep thought
was it how To get rid Of Folger3 or is the
Star Route exposure taking too wide range?
1t may be that Ohio has Presidential caI,-
didate; perhaps he desires to emulate David
Davis and capture some Southern beauty 10
grace the White House anyhow it was sp
pareutly deep thought, let the nation stand
stand still for the time we may be nearing
soma great event
| 1t seems to he the opinion Of those who
should know. that there will be no further
suspensions sher this week. 1t does seem
that the istraeting uncertainty should be
avoided, and the disturbing element re-
moved.
Leopold Myers, proprietor Of the Packer
ton Hotel, is making preparations to accom-
modste summer boaiders. To those who
desire to escape the dus. and heat of the
city, this mountain resort will afford pure
air, cool breezes, delightful scenery aud
accommodations perfectly satisfactory. Mr..
Myers is au obl'ging. genial host OF csusli-
cradle experience.
Coroner Latham empanneled jury
Tuesday morning To view the body Of the
man killed in the Packerton Yard, Monday
evening; the testimony sdduced exonorat
ed the company aud employees. No clue
Ms To the identity Of the nan was presented
before the Coroner. The remains were
taken charge Of by the Poor authorities of
Mauch Chunk. N',
The Rev. B. F. Myers will preach his
farewell serm"n at Lehighton and Ut tbis
place, the last Sabbath Of this month his
departure will be regretted by those who
know the worth OF the man. During the
year that he has been in charge, he has at.
tended strictly to his calling, and will leave
enjoying the satisfaction OF having dis
chafged his duty as a christian man..
The gathering at the residence Of Jas
| Blnkslee. SuPt Of the ceal branches Of
the L v R. r., nne evening last week was
y pleasing episode in the life of that gentle.
man. M me con nected with the L. V. r.
r. deserves and commands the respect Of
the EMPLOYEES more than he; quiet. nnas-
umug, pleasant, agreeable and easy Of ar-
proach, with careful and safe business quail
iicalinns, his counsel is sought in the man.
ngement OF the great interests oi the road
Mr.. Levi Miller hiss his fine store room
well stocked. and is doing good business.
II" hopes :" receive the patronage of those
who desire well selected stock to chose
from.
The new Round Houses To be built at
I.ehighton is the absorbing topic. Property
IN our town will be greatly dePreciated if
all our pc"ple nmve to Lehighton-we
don't know of any who are going to remain
after the Round Houses are completed. No
doubt the property owners Of your place are
iresmipg OF fabulous prices for lots, the in-
crease to ynur population, ought then To
guarantee better PavenIenls, better streets,
and p~nssiblv the speedy wiWng out ~ the
4, | srhOul debt, ANON.