The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1889-05-04
TheCarbon Advocate
SATURDAY. MAY 4th, 1899
LOCAL EVENTS CUT UP.

Washington Camp, NO. III, L. u. ,.
of a.. of Parryville, took advantage of the
centennial anniversary of Nashington's
Inauguration ON Tuesday and presented the
stars and stripes to the public schools of
that town. The presentation speech was
made by Prof. Roedline, of Aillport, and
in few choice and well-chosen sentences
the flags were accepted by the principal on
behalf of the schools and people. Robert
Weaver. of Camp No. 408, explained in an
able manner the principles and purposes of
the rapidly growing p. o. 5. of Dele
cations from Camps at Wessport and Bow
manstowD participated in the auspicious
ceremonies.
The funeral of L. j. Rehrig, who died
of Inflammation of the bowels OIL Friday
morning, after an Illness OF only a few
davs, took place on Tuesday morning and
was largely attended by relatives and friends
of the family, and Lehigh Council, l01, Jr.
o. u. A. M, and Lehigh Hook & Ladder
Co, No. l, of which organizations he was
q member. Deceased was aged about
twenty-seyen years; genial of disposition
he was much est 4emed by large circle of
acquaintancess The famil have the sym
pathy of the community In their affiiction,
K. j., being the second son buried within
q period of three months.
"A young peoples meeting under the
supervision of the pastor Rev. Newhart,
and opened by John HebberliDg will be
held on Sunday Evening from &. As TO T. 30
to precede the regular church service, in
che Evangelical church. These meetings
are regularly held. Each Sabbath even
ing and are remarkably well attended.
Especially by the new converts, the service
last Sunday evening was led BY Mr.. Chas
Bowman promising young man, (son of
Cashier Bowman) TO the general satisfac-
tion of all present.
The Second Conference of the Lutheran
MInlsterium of Penna., will convene in
Spring session In st. Johns church.
Stroudsburg, next Monday evening Ma, g.
The convention will be opened with com
munion service, Rey. &. u. Bernheim d. D.,
of Phillipsburg, N j., preaching the ser
mon. There will be about one hundred
delegates present. Mr.. l.. f. Kleppinger
will represent Trinity Lutheran Congrega-
tion of this borough. The convention will
last three days.
AN invitation to attend the sixtv-
fourth anniversary of the theological
seminary of of the Reformed charch, at
Lancaster on Thursdy. May 9, has been
received, for which Rev. C. e. Bartholo-
new. graduating studen., will p ease con-
slider our derby off.
If In need of watch. don't fail to take
a look al the finest and beyond doubt the
largest selection of watches in this section
of the State, at e. II. Hollis jewelry store.
Mauch Chunk, at prices that will save you
a big days wages to buy here.
The Y. NJ G. A. will hold their usual
Sunday afternoon service In the Presby-
terian church next Sabbath. The meeting
will be addressed by Rev. Newhart, of the
EvauOalfoal md Row Imam of the NJ
church.
The familiar face of our esteemed
townsman John T. Semmel can now be
seen al the First National Bank, of which
institution he has been elected cashier,
vice w. W. Bowman, resigned Mr..
Semmel will commence ON his new duties
June l.
The pupils of the High school, under
Prof. r. j. Stetler, observed Arbor Day
last Friday by recitirg a programme of
vocal and instrumental music, recitations,
&C., in a most creditable manner to Them
selves and the worthy principal.
The Centennial celebration of George
Washington's Inauguration was quietly OBJ
served here In the morning the bells in
the several churches were rung for short
time, and quite a number of residences
were decorated with the good old flag.
Comrades of John Bertolette Post, asa,
G. A. R., will please meet at the Post
rooms at @ 80 sharp ON Sunday evening to
attend the Reformed church, Weissport, In
body.
PHOTOGRAPH of family groups,
cabinets all STYLES, and old pictures copied
and enlarged at Rishel's Gallery, near Le-
high Valley Depot, Lehighton, Pa.
The church bells in the various churches
here, rang out their gladsUme chimes on
Tuesday morning, filling the air with the
sweet music of liberty.
David Ebbert, the North street livery
man Is the most popular man In town, be-
cause he furnishes the best all-round rigs
at the lowest prices.
The commencement exercises Of the
High school will come off in the Opera
House sometime during the second week
In June.
j. P. Rowland. a former resident oi
this vicinity, will deliver the Decoration
Das address at Allentown
Everything in the line of furniture al
Kemerer q Swartz's. Prices always loves
and goods the best
Constable George e. Williams, o
Mauch, is doing special services here thi
week.
Full line of Ingram and Brussels car
pets at Henry Schwartz, on Bank street.
-Children's TO 5, books and games, a
Luckenbaeh's, Mauch Chunk.
Go to Henry Schwartz's for all kind
of furniture. Prices the lowest.
Property owners on Lehigh street ar
preparing TO lay pavements.