The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1888-09-22
The Carbon Advocate
sATuRpAY. SEPTEMBER %, 1888
Current Events Epitomized,

"A meeting of Lehigh Hook and Lad
der Company held recently the following
officers were elected. President, Paul Wag-
ner; wee president, AL. Campbell; secretary,
Charles Miller; treasurer, l. s. Koch; fire.
man, Henry Swartz; assistant fireman, W.
II. Woods Ex-sheriff G. w. Lentz pre-
sented the company with beautiful silver
trumphet. The company is in good condi-
tion.
-Lehigh Division, $40, B. of L. E., Of
Lehighton, will hold their first annual
grand ball in Wieand's Opera House
Thanksgiving eve. Messrs. A. Walter, G.
w. Miller and Henry Blank, the committee
of ARRANGEMENTS, will spare no efferts to
make the ball very enjoyable event.
Music will be furnished by the popular
Carbon Orchestra.
1t is said that our old friend Thompson
Mcdaniel, who for score of years has
kept the well-known Eagle Hotel, at Pleas
ant Corner, is anxious to dispose of his
nostlery and retire to private life. We are
pleased to note that our jovial red hot Re-
publican friend is able to go into private
life at his age with fair competency.
The Allentown Democrat says that
Lawyer Crilly, of that city, who was last
week indicted by Philadelphia grand
jury as an assessory in malpractice case,
was hiding in Lebighton up TO within a
few days ago. At present his whereabouts
is not known.
"A large stock of ready-made jackets
for ladies haYe just been received at Il. Fl.
Snyder's. They comprise the latest styles
and most fashionable makes. The prices
are marked way below the reach of compe-
tition. Don't fail to C all and see them. 2
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.
Ladies of Lehighton and vicinity, re-
member that Sondheim, the merchant
tailor, Mauch Chunk, has full line of all
the latest styles of jackets, newmarkets,
and plush coats which will be sold at the
lowest possible cash prices.
While running between Easton and
Bethlehem on Saturday night last, the
''knuckles" on Engineer Brownmiller's
locomotive broke sending the paralelled
rods up through the cab. Fortunately,
Jake escaped with but single bruise
Thieves one night recently entered the
gardens of William Waterbor and William
at al In
quantities of grapes. There will be case
for the Coroner II this business keeps on
much longer.
Special sermons, at the M. E. Church,
by the pastor, Rev. VIM. Major, on next
Sunday, subjects, morning, "The Fatality
of Unbelief," evening, "Followihg Afar
off," Don't fail to go, all cordially invited.
Persons out side of town, desiring a
copy of the "History of Lehighton," now
being printed In this office, can have the
same mailed to them BY sending two stamps
to G. w. Mortimer.
John Craig, Daniel Rouse and Ma tha n
Stemler, viewers appointed by the Court
to inspect the bridge across the Lehigl
river at this place. will meet on the old
bridge on Saturday at one o'clock p. M.
Robert Petit, of Parryyille, has re.
ceiYed an increase of pension morey. We
are pleased to note this because Mr.. Petit
Is an old soldier who served his country
we'll In the hour of her need,
Miss Nellie f. Major will organize hel
Elocution classes next week, persons de
string to join should call and see her i'm
mediately, so as TO secure the introductor,
lessons.
Locomotives run by Engineers Sitle
and Bartolet, of town, "broke down
while running homeward from Ambo,
trips. Fortunately no one was injured.
Ladies, II you want anything special il
the line of coats or jackets, you can have
ordered by Sondheim, of the One Pric
Star Clothing Hall. Mauch Chunk.
We ask our patrons TO look at tn
direction tab on this paper and ii tn
figures indicate that they are In arrear
they are respectfully INVITED to remit.
TO sea a magnificent stock of hand
some gold watches go to K. II. Hohl
Mauch Chunk, also, learn prices befor
purchasing elsewhere.
Invitations haYe been issued for tn
Jr. o. U. A. NJ, celebration on the 9th
Rev. George W. Gross will speak on tn
occasion.
David Ebert, the liyeryman hire
out teams at the lowest rates. If you war
TO enjoy delightful ride hire your team
of him.