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The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1885-06-20
The sWoepstal,es Fece.
DASH.

The sweepstake race which took place
on Frtlay afternoon, 18th inst, at the
Driving Park, turned out to be grand
"tizzle." The owners of the mare,
'Sleepy Jane" claimed 'crookeincss"
and that the sorrel horse met" had
run for money on the Rittcrsyillo track
and had a record of :32. consequently
they would not allow ''Sleepy Jane TO
run. That left the race to be decided
by Farmer Boy" and "Net." Judges
were chosen and the horses started
GARNER Boy'' took the second, third
and fourth heats and was declared the
winner. The gate receipts were $50.
We did not hear Of any betting and do
think there was any.
The most exciting event of the day
was grand 100-yard dash by the fol-
lowing well-known sprinters: John
Esch, win Reed and Geo. Horn, The
starter, w. +. Biery, gave the word "go'
and the runners were Off like shot,
The spectators stood with bated breath
while the noble forms seemed to fairly
fy over the track. The distance was
covered in about IA 1-9 seconds The
referee was unable to decide which oil
the three won the race, all reaching the
string at about the same time. 1t was
! one of the most exciting and closest
contests that ever took place in thi:
section and was witnessed by large
concourse Of people with the most in
| tense interest.
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Rheumatism

Il Is an established fdct that Hoods eass
sapaIilla has proven an Invaluable remedy
IN many severe cases of rheumatism, eject,
Ing remarkable cures by It's powOzfh action
10 correcting the acidity of the blood, which
is the cause Of the disease, and purifying
ard enriching the vital fluid.
~ fs certotaly fair to assume that what
Hoods sarssparilla has done for others II
VIII do for you. Therefore, II you suffer
tho pains and aches Of rheumatism, give
this potent remedy fah trial
A Positive Cures
"T was troubled very much with rheuma-
tism In my hips, ankles, snd wrists.
could hardly walk, and was confined TO my
bed good deal OF the time. Being roc
commended 20 try FOODS Sarsaparilla,
took four bottles and am perfectly wen.
cheerfuNy reeC nncnd Hoods SaFsaparilla
as one Ct the hest blood purifiers In the
world" ". T. Woop. bloomington, III.
For Twenty Years
have bean afflicted with rheumatism Before
1888 l found no relief, but grew worse, thea
began taking Hood's Sarsaparllla, and Il dtl
ne mcre good than all the other medicine I
ever had" IT. 7, BALLOON, Shirley, Mass.
"I suffered from what the doctors called
muscular rheumatism, ! took Hoods Sars
saparira had ara entirely cured" J. V. A,
PsouDFooT, letter carrier, Chicago, III.
We shall be glad to send, tree Of charge
to al who may desire, book contaipiRg many
additional statements of cures by
Fsco3'G SaEsaparllla
Sold by an druggists 81 six for s6. Mode
only By c. l. HOOD s. CO., lowell, Mass-
100 Doaes One Dollar.
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Children's Day.

The second Sabbath in June set apart
by our denomination as Childrens Day,
was observed by the Lehighton NJ. L.
church on June 18th, 1855.
THE ORIGIN AND AIM.
The great religious movement called
Nethodism, which occurred in the 18th
century reached our shores in 1866. In
1866, one hundred years from the former
date, the Methodist Episcopal Church
commemoTated the event and at that
me it was decided to raisea "Children's
Educational Fund, the proceeds of
which should be used in aiding mere
toriOus Sunday school scholars in obtain
ing IA more advanced education" This
applies to either sex. For that object
the Board of Trustees received $50, 1000.
Contributions since then have come in
rapidly until now we have 500, 900 per-
manently invested, the interest of which
is used every year and as much more rs
can be secured for the purpose named.
We hope to raise 5 ,O00,00 By the
continued observance Of the day in the
n 600 Sunday schools in our church we
shall have in few years that amount
invested for the noble cause in view.
Our church here was tastefully decor
ated with flowers and birds. A large
arch extended from either side of and
above the pulpit platform which was
covered with spruce, bearing the date
1855 on the left and 1885 on the right,
between which were the words in large
letters Children's Day. From the center
of the arch was suspended a basket of
cut flowers. There stood on the plat
form a cross and plants in pots; there
were also many vases filled with bou-
quets, these with the canary birds made
our church very attractive. Much credit
is due the ladies and gentlemen for their
interest in decorating the church.
The opening addresses were made by
the PASTOR then singing and responsive
readings. The children delivered their
addresses in very creditable manner.
The following children spoke BERTHE
Durling, "Our Past and Future" Maud
| Wheatley, "Charge of the Light Bri-
gade;' Jennie Cook, New Years Eye;"
Katie Durling, "The Maid on the Hill;n
Bertha Hollenbach, "A Field of Labor"
Ernest Mheatley, "When I'm NAM;
Blanch Kramer, Measuring the Baby;"
Mabel Whea Y, "Bustice, 4 Temper
ce Naa;" Lizzie Ockerhouse, "a
Chii's Fraver;" Katie Weiss, little
DEVELOPS" Alice Mccormick, Joy
OF IncCmple.eness" Della DeFrehn,
~ he Happiest Land;" Emma German
delivered he closing address.
The congregations were large. In the
evening every seat was occupied. We
cordially thank all for their presence and
1 contributions. o. +. COOK.
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Klllel Without Cause.

A party of men, including Richard
Coleman. Anthony Walsh, Thomas Jor-
dan and George Cuff, were enjoying
what they considered Jolly Sunday
morning at the residence of Cuff, near
Carbondale, Lackawanna county, play
ing cards and drinking beer, when
Richard Duffy passed by the door on
his way home. Coleman ran to the
door and called Duffy in to take hand
in the game. He did so, somewhat re-
luctantly The game was kept up for
about an hour, when Duffy said it was
time to go. Cuff called his attention to
the clock and said it was quite early,
but Duffy, in q spirit Of banter, re-
marked that the clock was no good,
anyhow. To prove that it. kept correct
time Cuff pulled out gold watch and
handed it to Duffy, saying that it was
the best time-keeper in the county.
Duffy admitted that il was good watch,
and added jokingly that he thought he
would keep it. Then he made a move
ment as if to go away. Cuff grew very
angry and said: 'If yon don't hand
back that watch I'll blow your brains
out" "Ah! you wouldn't kill any
body" retorted Duffy. The next mo-
ment Cuff had his revolver out and
placing it within an inch of Duffy's
forehead fired, The large ball made a
ghastly mark in Duffy's face, pene-
trated his brain and he staggered into the
arms of the startled bystanders. He
was dead in a few minutes. Cuff rage
was uncomfortable when he did the
deed and his remorse was as swift as
his anger.
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Weathorly Briefs.
j P. Rowland spent last Sunday In

weathorly Briefs.
j. P. Rowland spent last Sunday In
town.
-Children's Day was observed in the
M. +. church last Sunday by special
service at 2;3O p. IN. a special pro-
grainme had been prepared fpr the oc-
casion, the main topic being "Christiap
Education. The church was handsome
ly decorated.
Tuesday afternoon at / o'clock the
marriage Of Rev. MofIett, pastor of the
Presbyterian Church at Weatherly, and
Miss Mary Hotfecksr, daughter Of Mn
Philip Hoifecker, master-of-mechanics
Of Weatherly shops, was celebrated al
that place, by Rev. A. d. jack Of
Hazleton. After receiving the congrat-
ulations of their many friends the con
tracing couple started en- o wedding
tour.
Mr.. James Weeks, an old and re.
spected citizen Of this place, has sold his
property, with the intention Of leaving
In a few weeks for Florida, where he
proposes locating. Last Saturday eve.
ming quite q delegation OF his many
friends rendered him with a surprise.
Mr., Samuel Harleman, in behalf OF the
railrosders Of the Beaver Meadow III.
vision of the l.. V. L. R., presented
him with a gold-headed cane, and Mr..
Z. c. Wilson, Ia behalf Of the boys Of
the machine shop, presented him with q
handsome meerschauln pipe, May
abundant success attend him,
Early last Monday evening q fire
broke out in the Hungarian quarters,
completely demolishing the building,
some of the occupants barely escaped
with their lives. Homo,
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Captain George Mcdowell, of Slat-
ington, has been appointed Superintend.
ent of the Quaker City Slate Quarries,
at Stelnsville, Lehigh countyr
twenty-five cars on the Lehigll
Valley Railroad we're wrecked at Penn
Haven Junction on Tuesday night.
The old Liberty bell arrived in
Philadelphia from New Orleans on the
18th inst, accompanied by the Mayor
and other officials of the Crescent City,
The Treasurer of the Central Rail-
road Company of New Jersey announces
that on and after the Goth inst. he will
pay the convertible loan coupons due
May l.
During the storm last Monday night
lightning struck the stack at the head
of Mount Pisgah plane, knocking off a
portion and demolishing FIVE OF the boiler
fiues. The damage is about repaired.
On Tuesday last the wife of Samuel
b. Carpenter, Of Mauch Chunk, pre-
sented him with twins--a boy and girl,
and friend Samuers joy thereat is ex-
ceedingly great.
We are pleased to note that our
esteemed fellow citizen Mr. Horace
Heydt, passed an examination before
the law committee of the Carbon County
Bar last week, and was admitted to
practice. Mr. II. is a gentleman of fine
abilities, and will no doubt rise rapidly
in his profession.
The Annie p. Lockhart Memorial
Pavilion for Women was dedicated al
st, Luke's Hospltal, South Bethlehem,
Wednesday. The presentation speech
was made by Professor II. Coppee fol
Robert Lockhart, who presents the
pavilion in the name of his deceased
wife.
S. II. Anthony, the proprietor OF
Craig's Hotel at Lehigh Gap, does not
intend that Independence Day shall GO
unobserved n that romantic place. He
is making arrangements for a grand
celebration in the park Just back of his
hotel on the coming Fourth and will be
prepared to accommodate big crowd,
For day off, go to the Gap.
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friends visiting them will greatly obllgc us
by sending In their names aud residence for
publication under this head.-ED11oRl
Joseph Obert, of town, was at
Hazleton during the week.
John Obert was on q business trip
to Tamaqua during the week.
Arthur Dick, OF Hazleton, spent
few days in town during the week.
George NJ. Smith, of Pottsville, Is
visiting at j. Z. Nusbaums, on Bank
/ street.
Horace Raudenbush, of Alden, Pa,
spent several days in town with his par
cnts last week.
Our friend C. NJ. Sweeny was on
business iaunt to New Tripoli, on last
Wednesday.
Mr.. George Williams, of Wilkes
barre, is visiting at the ADVOCATE Of
flee, on Bankway.
will Meredith, of Reading. one of
the auditors of the p. & r. r. Co., was
in town last Friday.
Mrs. II. II. Peters, of town, is on a
visit to her daughter, Mrs. Lines Groo,
in New York city,
"A. j. Litzenberger and wife, spent
last week with relatiyeseand friends in
Lehigh county, Pa.
Mrs. Wilson Kclchner, of Walnut
port, is the guest Of Mrs. w. w. Nor
thinner, on Bankway.
Miss Lizzie Ash, of town, spent
several days atSlatington, with relatives
ana friends, last week.
C. W. Shivers, of Philadelphia,
spent a few days with f. Doug, Miller,
on Iron street, last week.
Ed. Ratclifse, of Ratcliffe G. Chubb.
bakers, of town, was on business trip
to Weathery during this week.
Miss Emma Obert, an accompllsed
! young lady of this place, was visiting at
Philadelphia during the week.
Our musical friend, Charley Miller.
left for Wilkesbarre on Wednesday at
which place he has secured position.
Mrs. N. 0. Bryan, residing on Coal
street, this borough, is visiting rela-
tives and friends at Bloomsbury, Pa.
Mr.. c. Fortwangler, wife and
daughters, spent several days with rela-
tives and friends in Mahanoy City, last
week.
Miss Ella Yeager, an estimablc
young lady of Mauch Chunk, was the
guest of Mrs. DR.. Bower, during the
week.
H. A. Berkemeyer, formerly of this
place, now with Klecllner, Sinner & Co..
of Philadelphia, was in town during the
week.
--Rev. S. S. Chubb, formerly of this
place, now of Harrisburg, Penn'a., dis
coursed to large audience in the Evan.
gelical church, in this borough, last
Sunday evening,
Mrs. j. Kern accompanied by heI
daughter, Miss Annie Kern, very ac-
complished young lady Of Sagertown,
Crawford county, Penn'a., are the
guests of Mrs. b. j. kuntz, on Lehigh
street, this week.
Our young friend c. Z. Bartholo-
NEW, of Lehighton, theological stu
dent at the Lancaster seminary, preached
a very instructive as well as interesting
sermon to the Reformed congregation
at Catasauqua on Sunday last.
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--Jobn Henry Roswell, aged 81, sup
erintendent of the Lehigh Valley Rail
road coal tTimmers in Perth Amboy,
died of vertigo on the morning of the
nth inst, after going up flight OF
stairs.
"A large tenement belonging 10 Mary
Gillespie, situated on High street, Mauch
Chunk, was almost totally destroyed by
FIRE on Wednesday morning. The
premises were occupied by three
families, and most Of the household
fixtures were rescued from the building.
John A. Deal, who was found guilty
Of securing a horse knowing 1t to have
been stolen, in the County court last
week, has been sentenced to pay a fine
of $50, the costs of prosecution, and
undergo a Imprisonment of four years
in the Eastern Peniten.iary,
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Lower Towamensinr Iiems.

ID. II. Stroup, of East Penn, was TO
this place one day last week with another
gentleman to buy horses.
Decoration day was observed here last
Sunday in our cemeteries, a large
number Of people being present. Slat-
ington and Lehigh Gap bands furnished
music for the occasion.
August Walter, OF Lehighton, and
Miss Emma, daughter of Fred. Wissler,
of this place were united in the holy
bonds of matrimony, in the Catholic
church, last Monday. Many invitations
were sent out and a large number Of
relatives and friends were present to
witness the ceremony and take part in
festivities. The young couple received
a number OF valuable presents and the
best wishes and hearty congratulations
of all. May they live long and prosper.
CONFIDENCE.
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poho-Poco Hotel.

The Poho-Poco Hotel is situated mid
way between Weissport and Stemlers-
vile, and is particularly adapted to the
convenience of folks desiring to spend a
season in the country, The hotel build
ing has sixteen large, wcll-yentilated
and substantially furnished bedrooms,
large parlor and ballroom and we'll
stocked bar at which the best of wines,
liquors and cigars are retailed. Near
the house is q large dam suitable for
boating purposes, boats being at the
disposal of the guests; flrst-class livery
stable is connected with the hotel, and
this with the numerous other facilities
classes it amongst the most desirable
summer resorts anywhere in the Valley.
The landlord, Mr.. Daniel Krcsge, is con-
stantly making improvements for the
benefit of guests. Those desiring to pass
the hot summer months in the country
would do well to patronize Mr.. Kresge
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LIVE AGENT WANTED

To sell DR.. Chase's Recipes; or Inform,
alton for Everybody, in every county in
the United States and Canada. Enlarg,
ed by the publisher to 646 pages. It con
tains over 1000 household recipes, and is
suited TO all classes and conditions OF
society. A wonderful book and house
hold necessity. 1t sells at sight. Great
est inducements ever offered 10 book
agents. Sample copies sent by mail,
postpaid for $500. Exclusive territory
given. Agents more than double theiI
money. Address, DR.. Chase's Steam
Printing house, Ann ArbOT, Michigan,
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William H. Carroll on Trial.

William IL. Carroll, the former we'll
known Mollie Mcguire, was placed on
trial at Wilkesbarre Tuesday, for the
attempted murder of Henry Taylor, in
April last, The men were rivals in
business. Taylor rented the store that
Carroll had occupied, and when the
latter refused to remove had his goods
thrown out into the street. The next
day Carroll walked up TO Taylor as he
was standing in his doorway, and shot
him in the breast. He lay between life
and death for some weeks. Carroll 5
plea is self-iefense. Wednesday Carroll
was found guilty of the "inaiction of
gr.eviols bodily harm"
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Executors Notice,

Notice is hereby given that the under,
signed have been granted letters testament
lary on the Estate of Mary ,Fensterl"aeher
lsle Of Mahoning twp, Carbon county
Pennsylvania, deceased. All persons hsv.
ing clsims against the said Estate will pre-
sent them duly authenticated without de.
lay, and those Indebted 10 tho same will
Iaske Immediate settlement
STEPHEN FENsTERMACHER,
REUBEN FENsTERMACHER,
Executors Of Mary Fe0stermschcr, deed
june -. l76i-w6r
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Queer Results of an ALLEGED Robbery.

ALLENTOWN, June 16 [SPECIALl,-
D. W. Smith, Of New York, and 4. P.
Webster, of Lambsville, occupying
rooms ondifferent floors at the American
Hotel, to-day announced that they had
been robbed last night. Smith processes
to have lost $50 in cash, gold watch
and chain worth S100 and two diamond
scarf pins valued at $500. Webster
stated his loss as S45 In money and
triaing jewels. An hour after Smith
discovered his loss he had a check
for $25 on tho Tradesmen's National
Bank Of New York cashed. II was
learned by telegraph that Smith had nc
money in the bank and he was arrested
and committed to Jail for receiving
money under false representations,
Smith says that there is huge mistake
and that he has money in the bank
named. lie promises to make it warm
for the bank and others who are respons-
ible for his imprisonment. Smith claims
to represent the Empire Brewery Com
pany, of New York. He has telcgraphed
TO a friend at Scranton to bail him out
and he expects to be released tomorrow
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kronnd Pleasant Corner.

A Wertman, of West Penn, was
the guest of J. Longacre last Sunday.
Nathan Ballet Of Mahoning, was
visiting friends at West Penn, last
Sunday.
Frank Bathor, of West Penn, was
the guest Of y. S. Longacre last Sunday.
The entertainment of the Centre
Square Select School was well attended
last Saturday,
Frank Reed, of Mauch Chunk, wRs
the guest of j. Hunsicker, last Sunday.
Our champion runner is training
for foot-race. Doner appears to be
the best man this year.
ID. Nothstcin has moved his saw.
mill to West Penn where he will saw fol
j. Hopes.
Mary Kelbly, of Mauch Chunk, wa;
visiting her parents, Mt this place, last
Sunday.
John Kistlcr Of West Penn, was tht
guest of W. j. Kistler, last Sunday.
w. Moore. of Lehigh county, wa
the guest of Wilson Weaver last Sunday
| JOSEPH.
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Explosion ana Fire in a Mine.

Shortly after seven o'clock Saturday
night terrible explosion occurred at
Darrance shaft, operated by the Lehlgh
Coal Company. The works are situated
in the nothern Fart Of Wilkesbalre.
The explosion was heard for a distance
Of a mile aud large crowds of people
llocked TO the scene Of tho excitement
Around the mouth of the mine were
gathered the wives, mothers, sisters and
brothers Of the eight men entombed In
the mine. For o while there was great
excitement. According to law, how
ever, there must be a second opening to
every mine and through this opening the
imprisoned men escaped IN safety. The
explosion set fire to the coal and wood
work in chambers adjacent TO the one
where the explosion took place. At
midnight same night the fire had gained
such headwsy that the Wilke3barre
Fire Department was called out and
were kept busy all day flooding that
portion Of the mine where the fire ragged.
The fire is extending In the direction Of
the second opening, being driven thither
by the air current. The mine viii have
to be flooded before the flames can be
extlrguished, The loss will be heavy.
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Closing Exercises.


The seventh annual closing exercises
of the Centre Square Select School took
place last Saturday evening. a large
and varied programme well rendered re-
1ected credit on both teacher and pupils.
In addition to this it gives us pleasure
10 note the large and appreciative audi
ence that was present to witness the eX-
erCises. 1t seemed as though the whole
country around had turned out, a con-
elusive evidence that the school is felt
power in the community that has given
it their support, and the presence of
students from other sections shows that
its influence i; more than local. When
the people take so much interest in mat
ters of this kind we may be certain they
are awake to the importance of the sub
iect of education. and we know of 10
place in the county where an education
al meeting of any kind would call out q
larger or more attentive audience. All
honor to eX-Sup't. Ballet for founding
the school, and to the able and faithful
corps of instructors that have kept it up
from year to year. OF these some are
now gracing other professions, some are
still plodding on in the halls of College
or University, whilst one, Mr.. Kerchner,
who gave such excellent satisfaction a
year ago, has gone to his reward in the
world beyond, This latter fact was not
ed III a touching obituary on Saturday
evening The present Incumbent, Mr..
n. NJ. Ballet, senior in Franklin and
Marshall College, has fully kept up the
high standard of the school, and has
prospects Of an excellent attendance
next term. Let such enterprises be en-
couraged, for no community can long
keep up such a school without under
going wonderful revolution mentally
and socially, yea, morally too, and soon
or or later occupy standing abreast OF
the age. The New Mahoning Band dis
coursed some good music.
! Yours, DELECrATUs,