The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1889-06-29

mann, at one time highly respected resi-
dents of Packerton, but now Of Buffalo, N.
Y, died at her home in the latter place on
the 10th inst. Many friends in this section
extend to the bercaved family in this sore
aflliction, heartfelt sympathy, A kind
and indulgent wife and mother, faithful
disciple of the Great Ruler and true friend,
she has gone to that bourne from which no
traveller has yet returned. ReQmescdt in
pace.
&C. f. Kuder has secured the agency for
Rev. G. II. Gerberdlng's popular book,
"The Way of Salvation in the Lutheran
Church. The book has in the short time
since its appearance passed through -eight
editions, which itself is proof of its popu-
larity. Lutheran pastors without eXcep-
tion recommend IL most heartily and ex-
press their desire to see a copy Oft in every
family. Mr.. Kuder will canvass this town
next week.
"A fire, supposed of incendiary origin in
Attorney Snyder's law Office one day re-
Gently destroyed the carpet and damaged
the desk and left heap of ashes where the
waste basket once stood. Fortunately the
fire was discovered before much damage
was done. He received from j. & IL.
Seaboldt one day this week S10.25 insur-
ance from the American Fire Ins. Co., of
Phila., for the damages incurred.
On Thursday afternoon, Miss Emma
NJ, daughter of Rev. J. @. Biem, formerly
of this place now stationed at Reading, was
welded to VIM. II. S. Miller, clerk in the
post Office at Allentown. The BRIDES father
officiated at the marriage and many yalu-
able presents were afterwards given to the
young couple. Numerous friends here JOIN
the ADVOCATE in extending warm congrat-
ulations.
Intelligence has been received from
Raiamundrv, India, to the effect that Rev.
F, S. Dietrich, Missionary under the auspi-
ces of the Evangelical Lutheran church of
the United States, to that country, died on
the 10Th inst He was a native of Berks
county and has been in the foreign field
seven years. His district .adjoined that of
Iron fences have been erected in front
of the Reformed church on Lehlgh street,
and in front of William Months residence
on Northampton street, by Peter & Bro. -,
through their agent Howard Seaboldt. An
iron fence in front of a residence adds much
TO its attractiveness and is cheaper than
wood in the end.
-Children's Day, the great event in all
churches, was nicely observed by the NJ.
e. congregation on Sunday evening" The
church was decorated and a programme
appropriate to :he occasion was recited
The church was crowded TO standing room.
james Falp, the tinsmith on Bank
street, will build another story to his store
and residence, making it three story's
high with fat roof. The building to be
erected along side of the Walp residence by
David Ebbert, will be the same in heighth.
The bridge across the Lehigh river on
new location is now an assured fact.
County Survey or Mackl, of Mauch Chunk,
and Commissioners O'Donnel and Miller
have viewed the site and the contract will
soon be awarded for its erection.
Edmund Hibber, of Bankway, clerk
in the Packerton offices, and an esteemed
resident, is seriously i'll with nervons pros
tration. He was taken sick while at work
Monday and for time apprehensons were
felt for his recovery
The German Castle, K. G. E., will be
formally instituted on the evening of We'd
nesday, July 3. Delegation from Castles
in neighboring towns will be present on the
occasion. Forty names are on the appllca-
ton for charter.
"A Scranton contractor is now figuring
on the cost of laying pipes and erecting a
reservoir for the Lehighton Water Co.
Push matters little but hard er, gentlemen,
10 we get stream of water before fall.
-Signor N. b. Ferris, direct from Paree,
France, with box of performing rats and
mice, gave street exhibition Tuesday eve
ming to the delight of the youngsters and
evident amusement Of the older folks.
The following property owners will
erect lion fences around their residences
this summer, George Stuber, August
Hinkle, Francise Moulthrop, Herman Ha-
ger and Josedh Reinheimer.
Ed a young son of Councilman Schmidt
carries his right hand in a sling. Whyq
| He was chopping wood the other day with
a chisel and accidently cut his fingers near
tile second joint
Property owners on Lehigh street who
have laid pavenents are complaining al
their neighbors who have thus far failed to
comply with the order of council
All members of Lehigh Hook & Lad,
der Co., are requested to attend the next
regular meeting On July 3, as business OF
importance will be transacted.
The large show windows put in
Schwartz's new furniture establishment on
Bank street will give Henry fine chance
to display his bargains.
NOTICE. The Post Office will be closed
on the 4th of July between the hours of
A. lI. and r. M.-open till TIP. NJ.
JAMES p. SMITH, p. N.
Gus. Miller has been appointed nigh
agent at the Lehigh Valley depot, and Ash
er Yeakel promoted to day operator.
Searsucker coats and vests from 75
up at Sondhelm's One Price Star Clothing
Hall, Mauch Chunk, o
Howard Chubh, It is said, will be tn
new assistant postmaster under Ho II. A
w. Raudenbush.
-Searsucker coats and vests from 70 cts
up at the One Price Star Clothing Hall
Mauch Chunk. o
, | - dt Cldih sOlu HlIy-lNe llCktlo loT I'll
Josiah Connolly Switchback excursion las
Sunday.
The baT-room in the Exchange HotC
is being artisticaliy re papered and painted
The Packerton public schools will yer
> likely reopen on or about August 10.
S.S
Carbon's Assessed Valuation.
Below we append the full valuation {
Carbon county as returned by the Asse: