The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1888-01-07
Current Events Epitomized.

The mild powers cure.-If cathartic
is needed to rid the blood of impurity and
TO stimulate the action of the liver use
Laxador. Price 25cents.
If there were called meeting of babies
and young children and the question put to
vote "who was their greatest benefactor'
the loud and unanimous vote would be
"Dr. Bull" for he gave us his wonderful
.'Baby Syrup"
While at Mauch Chunk this week we
sccidently run against William Lewis, of
Nesquehoning. Will was the Labor candi-
date fer commissioner, and although
"knocked out'' he don't show it, but looks
better than he has for sometime. While
resident of this borough Mr. Lewis run
the old Froelich black smith stand, on Iron
street.
Thomas ]. Beck, on Tuesday finally
disposed of his boitling establishment to
Fred. Horlacher, of Slatington. We are
pleased TO have among our business men so
genial and whole-souled fellow as Mr..
HorlAcher. Mr.. Beck will be employed by
the latter gentleman.
The attention of the people of Summit
Hill, Lansford and vicinity is directed to
the fact that George F. Huntzinger, of The
popular Switchback Restaurant, is author
lied by us to receive subscriptions and
moneys for the CARBON ADVOCATE.
Rev. Thomas Wentz, formerly of
Lehigh Gap,now of Hellertown, Pa, will be
married to Miss Louise L. Reigel, of the
latter place, on the oath instant. The
groom's numerous friends In this localityex-
tend congratulations.
The Young Mems Christian Associa-
tion, In this place, is about to be dissolved
owing to scarcity of funds. In its place
will come the Library Association which
should receive proper encouragement from
our people.
Rev. c. J. Cooper, treasurer of Muh
lenberg college, Allentown reports that the
memorial furd for the German professor
ship OF the College now amounts to $2,50t
wi Ii 80 congregations to hear from.
Mrs. Sophia McGaryeY, widow of thu
late Barney McGarvey, died at her home IL
Celeraine, Friday. Interment took plac,
at Beaver Meadow on Monday. DeceaseC
was sixty-four years of age.
james True, an able-bodied negro, wa
arrested at Wilkesbarre Saturday. 1t i
thought that he is the leader of gang o
burglars who haYe infested this valley 70
same time past.
The executors OF the estate of the lat
GRANVILLE Clauss, decd, will expose at pub
lie sale on the premises, on Bank street
Saturday, Jan. T., a valuable house an
lot.
Do you want to see the finest stock @
railroad watches ever displayed in this sec
tion9 then call at the jewelry store of +
II. Hohl, Mauch Chunk.
-SeYeral new cases of small pox are ~
ported to haYe developed at SlatingtoI
Everything possible lie being done to pre-
vent its further spread.
The White Haven journal warns Il
poker players in town to quit gambling or
will makea general exposure of the predon
mating evil.
Tom, the ADVOCATE carrier, extent
hearty thanks to those of his patrons wi
generously remembered him last Satu
day.
briggs drug store at White Have
was damaged by fire to the extent of $5,O
last Saturday. Insurance covers the loss
We suggest to our esteemed eonter
pOraries that they throw less journalist
mud and use more Tulip soap.
Eyeglasses that will stick on the nc
and not pinch, are sold at F. II. Hohl
Mauch Chunk
During the month of December for
marriages were solemized in Bucks coun
There are ,hree hundred and fifty
mates In the Bucks county almshouse.
Simon Wolf was struck by car
Allentown on Wednesday and killed
Considerable counterfeit coin is
circulation. Keep your eyes open.
Sneak thieves are working successful
in Bethlehem.
1t is now unlawful to shoot squirrels
y rabbits.