The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1883-08-11

Mr.. Charles cassiar b dUihs \ large end
profitable business aih huckisberries this
simmer. lie ships on sa average from
500 to 1900 baskets, of six quarts each, a
day. ............
Smith Of the Herald is very bsppy this
week. The cause Of IL all is a new $3.50 job
press. The press Is a beauty and quite
enough to make Harvey feel good, but the
bitterness about IL, he says, is to fork over
the $3.50. We think as much.
MIR. James Kressly, a former resident oi
Mahoning. is driving a heavy trade in
lumber and house supplies. lie furnishes
most all of the lumber TOR the many new
houses which are being erected in our midst.
Mr.Kresslyis one Of our pushing citizens and
we'll deserves the prosperity which seems to
he on his side.
What has become ofth County candi
dates for Judge and District Attorney. The
State conventions have met aud adjourned,
but as yet no sound is heard Of the local as
piraBts. What docs II meant We have
heard only Of two nsnss, go far, mentioned
for these Offices. They are Durling, Of lie
highton, tor Judge, and L. II. Barber, OF
Msuch Chunk, for Dist. Attorney. This
surely will make a strong team IL the gent
lemel will consent to tne use Of their names
for these positions. Durling has more
strength than any other man we know for
Judge. II he will let his name 60 before the
Democratic convention he will not only, (ii
the temper Of the democracy in this end is
indicative Of anything) make the nomina
lion, but also the election, same with Bar
Der.
Mr.. W. W. Biakslee is building large
ice and fish dam on hts farm. This will
make a No. l swimming place Tor the un'
ruly youngsters during the summer months
q The school Board and the Auditors are
still at loggerheads. A good deal Of tenacl'y
is manifested on either side, but that oi the
Auditors is backed by common sense and
right. Aud as long as they maintain their
position upon the same ground as heretofore
tneY are amply justified to remain tena-
o GUS.
The Gilbert House seems to be the IA
vorite with the travelling fraternity. 1t is
always crowded and everybody speaks in
praise of the strict attention " business on
part Of the proprietor and manager, Mr.. j.
T. Stofflet.
Mr.. Joseph Flight is erecting q new
house. Mr.. Dennis Meyer, Of Towamen-
sing, has the contract for 1915. He is to
furnish everything that is necessary. 1t
will be two stories high.
The knights Of Pythias are making
weekly additions to their number. They
have in the course Of a month initiated
into their mysteries ave new members This
lodge contains the best and most substantial
citizens of weatherly.
- Miss Eta Musselman who left this
pnce two weeks ago for the Kutztown Nor
tnial school has been heard from. She has
stood the ordeal and as q consequence has
been permitted to enter the graduating
class. Miss M, was a former student and
teacher in our borough schools.
/, Mr.. John 7. Trevaskis, Of Beaver
| Meadow, was in town on Saturday. He
has q son and son.in,law tt'tioned at
weatherly.
F. L. Reber will represent Camp l7e Of
P. o. s. of A. as delegate at the State Con-
yention OF said order next week.
The query Of late is. what has become
| Of our bsndP Its enliveping strains have
| no, been heard since the 4th of July. Come
.boys. give us another street review, for your
Emusic is sweet and your appearance gay IN
Ithe new uniforms. ~,
Our friend, Mr.. Ed Romsch. for long
ftime fireman on one Of the Valley engines
has BEEN promoted to engineer. The pro
me- tiun is u creditsbie oIe and Ed. bears the
! honors Ineckly.
Tho State ticket nominated by the
| Democracy last week gives greater satlslac
ton TO its adherenls than does the RepublI
| can, ticket to- it's followers. The Democratic
ticket will be solidy supported by the
| Democrats, while Niles Of the Republican
ticket will DO cut like fury by the Slawa'ts'
/ Liyesy will hold his own but the Peck
sniliian hypocrite Niles will be cut lor his
tteachery TO Beaver last fall.
We see in the papersthat "Cheap Chic
ago Beef" is To be introduced again in
towns down the road. We hope that those
who dealt this beef out here in spring will
see fit 10 furnish our people this winter
4 again with the same article. 1t is good
thing for our poorer people, and in Particn'
lar dove desire TO soc it in the market fol
them.
Our officials should take notice Of th'
Jumping on and off trains, while in motion
bv the youngsters. This is bad practic'
a I'd ough, to be summariy dealt with.
Mr.. P. B Boyle is a candidate before
the Luzerne Republican Convention FOL
Sheriff. Phil Is popular young man spt
il his vote for Poor Director is indicative
date, in Luzerne, for the minority party, a
could be selected.
Mr.. VIM. Scenoman. who lately opene'
brick manufsctory about mile from
town, is beginning to do a spirited busines
IL this hno. He is deserving Of success an
we hope that he will be literally patronise'
BY those who propose To build in the future
Mr.. Ernest Gross and wife, of Maucl
Chunk, were visiting friends in town ol
Monday. Ernest has some warm friend
here who are always pleased and gratifie'
10 see him.
.-pr. J. B. Tweedie left on his Californ
trip last Saturday. x
Lower TowamensinR squibs.
20. o. and David BlOse accompanied b.
their wiyes were the guests OF Dallas Bios
last week.