The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1888-12-01
The Carbon Advocate
SATURDAY. DECEMBER 1. 1888
Current Nvents Epitomized.
Book of Treasures.


Times have greatly changed within the
past twenty years. Few persons now
think of making purchase, however small,
with, ut glancing over a newspaper to see
where bargains are advertised. Once no.
body read advertisements; now everybody
does. This change is largely due to the
fact that the advertisements Of to-day are
something more than mere business cards.
They contain information which all pur-
chasers desire to know. Advertisers, please
make note of this.
"A great many remedies are advertised
TO bring them before the public, who de-
cides whether the article is good or bad
The good reputation which Dr. Bulls Baby
Syrup enjoys is standing guarantee of its
merits, Price only 25 cents.
Laxador Is the sovereign remedy for dys-
pepsia and all digestive disorders. Price 25
cents package. For sale BY all druggists
The last sad rites were performed over
the remains of Miss Ida L. Leuckel, on
Sunday afternoon by the ReY. VIM. Major,
OF the M. E. church. The body arrived from
Colorado on Saturday evening and inter
ment took place on Sunday, large con-
course of sorrowing relatives followed the
remains to their last resting place.
We acknowledge the RECEIPT Of an
invitation to be present at an adjourned
quilting party at the Eagle Hotel, Pleasant
Corner, on Saturday, DecemberS 8, the same
to wind up with one of McDanlel's jolly
dances in the evening. All ye, Young men
who delight in swinging around the circle
want to take 1t in.
Everybody should be interested in the
new bridge project at this point. A petition
should be put In circulation calling for the
erection of the same, and when liberally
signed by our taxpayers should be handed
to the County Commissioners. Act at once,
It Is important, because we want the new
bridge.
Sabbath services In Jamestown; Sun
day School. at 8 A. M, Young Peoples
meeting at Z. P. NJ, Preaching by the
pastor at 1880. Prayer meeting on Tues
day evening. You are all cordially invited
to attend these services. c. BURNS.
This week Thomas NJ Ballet, PHI D.,
superintendent of the Springfield, Mass,
schools, lectured before the Massachusetts
Teachers Association, of that state, on
Habit" The lecture, rs usual, was a
complete success.
Brick manufacturer Henry A. Grayel
turned out between three and four hun
hrtaI Tbe
yards of Koch & Olewine and of VIM
Mohr likewise did a big business.
We hayea few subscribers who We
would like to see pay up; they run from
two to three years. Come, now, humI
yourself, and let us have dollar or two
We need the money, by gum.
Remember, that Shsfer's Book and
Fancy Store is not on the main business
street, but half block from 1t, few door
from the old Allentown National Bark
No. SO N. 7th street. Nov. 173t.
Levi Shoemaker. of South Lehighton
who died very suddenly Of paralysis las
Thursday, was buried on Sunday morning
The funeral was very largely attended
When iD Mauch Chunk don't fail t.
see the finest selection of gold watches eve
displa' ed In this section Of the State at E
II. Hohrs jewelry establishment.
Thanksgiving Day was very general
observed In this borough-the buslnes
places being closed and the churches hold
ing special services.
Wall Paperi Wall Paper big reductlo
In regular stock and remnants nearly give
away at +. +. Luckenbach's Maucl
Chunk.
-10,S67 men In Lehigh county are sui
ject to the duties Of war according to ii
report Of the Commissioners of that count
-Kemerer = Swartz have In stock IL
largest line of bed room and parlor suite
TO be found in this section. Prices low.
Finest assortment of gold rings ey
shown in this vicinity, can be seen at f,
Hollis jewelry store, Mauch Chunk.
Contributions were received at II
Lutheran church on Thursday evening f
the 81. Luke's Hospital, Bethlehem.
David Ebbert, the North street liver
man, hires out the safest teams for funer
or wedding purposes. Terms low.
Bounce the peddlers and patroni
home merchants-especiallY those wi
advertise.
This section of the country was treat
10 little blizzard weather on Sunday al
Monday.
-Mehrkam & Sons new adYertseme
contains Interesting informotion for ca
buyers.
Our Sunday schools haYe commenc
preparations for the observance Of Chri
mas.
Sparks Brothers popular mInstr
appear In the Opera House tonight IF
day..
big stock OF gold spectacles and {
glasses at E. Fl. Hollis, Msuch Chunk.
There will. be total eclipse Of the S
all over America on New Years Day.
Gold headed canes, big assortment,
Z. II. Hohps, Maueh Chunk.
"A reliable watchmaker;-D. S. Be
opposite the Pubic Square
--Mebrkam & Son have large stool;
skates. Prices the lowest.
Councilman Miller, of Lehigh Street
still very sick.
Thanksgiving gobbleT has been Cobb
up.
Buy your skates at Mebrkan & Son
-Four weeks more-Chrlstmas.
Wind and snow this week.
Skates at Mehrkam & Sons.