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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1889-09-14

Miss Katie Purnell returned to Hope.
well, n. j., to-day where she will attend
school the coming season.
While Elder Poulson was returning
home aficr preaching In the Baptist church
here last Sunday. his horse became fright
ened and ran away. lie threw Mr. Poul-
son and two little girls, who were with
him, from the carriage seriously injuring
the little girls and completely dcmolishlng
the carriage. We are glad TO learn MIR.
Poulson WAS not injured.
1t gives us pleasure to again call your
attention TO the advertisement Of the old
reliable clothiers-J. T. Mullen & Son
Wilmington. Mr.. Thomas O'Connell, their
representative, will bc nj NOck's Hotel,
snow Ilill on Monday the 10Th and at Saw
age Hotel, Berlin on Tuesday the 18th,
with full line of samples. Give him
your order. See advertisement in another
column.
The Oxford Press says The bottom
Of the well Of Edward Warner, residing
near lIarmonyvillc, Warwick township,
Chester county, fell out suddenly on Mon
day week, TO the great CONSERVATION Of
the folks. Down went the pump, the wall
Of the well and the whole business-nO-
body knows where. 4 subterranean lake
is supposed TO exist in that region, and
the people are stepping lightly for fear of
shaking the whole crust in.
III you want to make a present TO n
friend or relative who has gone away
from home there is nothing that will give
them more pleasure than To receive the
MESSENGER once every week. The wrap.
per and stamp which you buy for il. and
put on your copy ailcr you have read Il,
will cost as much us we charge to send It
to any address postage paid, which Is only
81 90 year; and by having the name put
on our subscription book, parties at a
distance will receive the paper promptly
every Saturday unless delay is caused
by the postoiliee or railway service. The
MESSENGER J ives the Snow Hill post
Office every turl"y morning on time
From now ill January Is, we will send
i, to any 'rcss in the United States for
- cents, ash in advance.
Maryland not 10 be ou,donc by Ger.
many, which produced Josef Hoffman, the
celebrated child piansi, has brought to the
from, u child who promises to be as great
a marvel as thai prodigy. lie is manly
little lot of only six years of age. His
name is Master Guy Hoppe. lie was born
in EmmilsLurg. and inhcrits his musical
talent from both parents His special in
strumcnt is the cornci, one of the most
difficult instrument upon which u child
can perform Monday forenoon nj Ford's
Opera House. he gave recital before
Prof Fisher and other musicians. lie
marched upon tie stage with all the bear.
ing and sclf.control Of u Levy OF an En-
crson, and his performance Of the most diff
iicult selections was pronounced by those
present ms simply marvellous. So impressed
was Mr.. Ford that he Immediately en-.
gagged him.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1889-09-14
A LoviSG DAuGHTER

John W. Fields has been appointed
Al Chincoieague.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1889-09-14

The Life Saving Crews are to be uni
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1889-09-14

Miss Bessie Casper has been the CUES, of
Miss Hattie Pcnnewcll during the past
week.
Miss Julia Mumioni Of this place has
improved her dwelling by new coat of
paint.
Mr.. George Mumford of Philadelphia
was the guest Of Mr. Robert Baker last
week.
The ladies' Of this place will hold q fes.
tiyal in the grove an the 18th inst All
are cordially inyidcd To attend.
Miss I.ida Kelly of this town who has
been in Philadelphia for the las, two
months returned home last week.
Mr.. Peter Pennewcll II this town who
has been III for the last three weeks is i'm
proving very fast.
Mr.. William Pennewcll Of this town on
returning home from w"rk saw coon and
would have caught the coon had its tail
not been 50 shori. Try again Billy.
ARR,
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1889-09-14
Whnta Woman cnm do.

She can come Ia a conclusion without
the slightest trouble Of reasoning on it i,
and no sane man can do that.
Six of them can talk at once and get
along first-rate and no two men can do
that.
She can safely stick fifly pins in her
dress while he is getting one under his
thumb nail
She Is cool rs cucumber in half dozen
tight dresses aud skirts, while a man will
swca, and fumc aud growl in one Loose
shirt.
She can talk as sweet as peaches aud
cream to the woman she hates, while two
men would he punching each others head
before they had exchanged ten words.
She can throw u stone with curve,
that would bc fortune TO a baseball
pitcher.
She can say mo" in such low voice
that Il means "yes."
She can sharpen a lead pencil II you give
her plenty Of time aud plenty OF pencils.
She can dance all night in pair OF
shoes two sizes too small for her and en-,
joy every minute 81 the time.
She can appreciate kiss from her hus.
hand 81 years after the marriage ceremony
Is performed.
She can go To church aud after ward tel
you what every woman in the congrcga
ton had an, and In some rare instance,
can give you some faint idea Of what thu
text was.
She can walk half the night with col
icky baby In her arms without once cx
pressing the desire Of numbering the in
FAINT.
She can drive a man crazy for "a hours
aud then bring him ioparadlse In two sec
onds by simply tickling him under ih
chin, and there does no, live that morla
sou of Adams misery who can do Il.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1889-09-14
In NleIllOriain.

Mrs Jane l.. Mumford, wife Of VIM.
H. Mumiord. died suddenly of heart dis
ease at her home In lrOnshirc, July 10 ultO..
In her 6ilh year. She was n member Of
the VI. T.. Church for number of years.
and was kind wife and loving mother.
and was esteemed by all who knew her.
Her home was her delight and she was
never better satisfied than when her chill.
dren gathered home 10 see her. She leaves
husband and six children Ia mourn their
loss, hut they mourn not as those who
have no hope. hut may rest assured that
she Is now ut rest and in the resurrection
will awake IN the likeness of Jesus. Her
remains were borne 10 their final resting
place in the buckingham cemetery on
Thursday afternoon, July 18th. whittier
they were followed by a host al friends
and relatives. The funeral was conduct
ell by Rev. Mr.. Harding. who addressed
his audience 10 an appropriate manner
Grieve not dear father, sister and brother
You can meet dear mother again In that
blest home above.
Asleep ln Jesus blessed sleep.
FROM which none ever wakes Ia weep.
la calm and undlsturlled rcpIse.
I'nl,rokcn hy tho last Of foes
A I.ovISG DAUGHTER.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1889-09-14
BisllOpvillc Letter.

Mr.. Geo. Pointer Lewis and Miss Hester
Tubbs were joined in holy wedlock last
Sunday morning by the Rev. Mr.. Gibbs
Miss Sallie Sturgis, who has been yisi.
ting Mrs. W. Y B. Hickman. returned TO
her home in Sn6& Hill. last Monday.
Hudson, wishing to say something. }
do you want to fight. ="
DIR. wishing to he cxcuscdl
"No:"
Hudson. tcontcntcdly)
Don't believe do either
Mrs. Hannah Long, ofSelby,illc. is Wis
iiing her daughter, Mrs. Nora Dukes We
wish her stay in our town one Of pleasure
and happiness.
Mr.. George Jingle. a respectable farm
cr residing near here had the misfortune
Of loosing u valuable OK last Saturday.
The protracted meeting will commence
at the NJ. T. Church in this place on the
night Of the Goth inst. I'd. W
We are glad to note in this issue tina,
stewart r. and captain b. have returned
home safe, but they seem to be somewhat
Inundated on being reminded OF their
trying to make the 81. Martins River nav.
igablc with their floating shanty."
PsyCmE.
BismorviLLE-No. y
.Mfsss. Editors.-l saw in your last
weeks paper that Psyche accused me Of
rocking in the cradle Of idlcr =
do not deny and thank h;
for helping me on, Us | fail .s,ne
report.
Rev. Mr.. Gibbs preached on last Sunday
morning at the usual hour.
Mr. Levin bunting returned from sea
voyage this week.
The storm was very severe here.
Mr.. James Blades has been supplying
the cannery ut Selbyvillc with from 60 to
30 baskets Of peaches a day from his young
orchard. DIR. Holloway is also selling a
large quantity.
The building boom is still going on
Mr. George Nelson has nearly completed
large and imposing looking dwelling
and Mr.. Joshua J. Collins has recently
built large two story barn aud carriage.
house.
The men working on the Maryland and
Delaware Cansl excepting those working
on the dredge machines were laid oil las,
week, but will commence again rs soon
rs ears arrive to carry away the mud which
has heretofore been carried off by wheel.
barrows. but thus method has been con
dcmned as being too slow. Let the good
work gJ on. RoNiE.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1889-09-14

The meanest man Is the man WIN
owes over two years subscription and puts
his paper hack in the post Office marked
refused" We have heard III many mean
men. There Is man who used the war;
on his neck for collar button. the one
who pasiured a goat on his grandmother
grave, the one who stole coppers from a
dead mans eyes, the one who go, rich by
giving his five children nickle each 10
go To bed without supper and then steal
Ing the nickle ailer the children were
asleep; hut for downright meanness the
man who viii take n paper for years,
never pay anything Tor Il, mark Il "refns-
ed" and then stick II back into the post
Office. l. entitled 10 the premium.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1889-09-14
Lies Phases.

llenrictia's gone To Nassar-
gum, gum, gum
Louise Is at the singing school--
hum. hum, hum.
Tom Is in the melon patch
mum. mum, mum
Bill u in the bar room
rum, rum, rum
Fathers al the counting ROOM
sum, sum. sum
Kate and Ned are all alone
yum, yum, yum
~. !. Herad.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1889-09-14

The public now Is guessing who
Will make the run In '9s.
II isn't likely Harrison
VIII ever care again TO run.
hut all we've Susan still. and she
l. just as young rs she used 10 u.
- Os,gka No.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1889-11-30
nesolutlon. OF Condolenc,.

At special joint meeting of the We'd
nesday evening Bible Glass and the Re-
formed Missionary Society of Jacobs
church, of weissport, the following resolu,
tions of respect ON the death of Miss Clara
C, Roth were unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, It has pleased Almighty God, oul
Heavenly Father, IN His infinite wisdom, to re
move from our midst our esteemed sister and
co worker, CLARA G. Roth, therefore,
RESOLVED, That as just tribute to the mem
ory OF the departed, who was so active and Ia
bored so earnestly and faithfully among us, We
deeply mourn her loss, as that OF one who
claimed our sincerest respect and regard.
RESOLVED, That in the death Of this beloved
sister, The Wednesday Evening Bible Glass
and the Reformed Missionary Society of jacobs
Church, OF weissport, have been deprived OF a
most worthy and devoted member, who was
ever willing TO work for their interest and wei
fare.
RESOLVED, That we bow submlsslvelv 10 the
viii Of Him who doeth all things well, that We
sincerely eondole with the family of the de
ceased in the dlspensation with which II has
pleased Divine Providence TO aiilct them, ano
commend them for consolation to Him who ord
ers all things for the best, and whose chasiise
menls are meant In mercy.
RESOLVED, That this testimonial Of our sym.
pathy and sorrow be forwarded 10 the bereayed
family, and that 1t be printed in the CARBON
ADVOCATE and In the "Reformed Church Re
cord"
1issssS Sse.s. '"
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1889-11-30

The Chicago, Rock island & Pacific Ry., ar,
now running semi-monthly Excursions through
to Portland and san Francisco, via Denver, fbl
the exclusive Dement'S of holders of second elias,
tickets who want frst-class accommodations
Only one change of cars between Chicago
and Portland and none to San Francisco
rheoe excursions leave Boston every second
Tuesday and Chicago every second Thursday OF
each month, and are personally looked after
10 destination by Conductor in charge, assisted
by Porter. Our Pullman tourist sleepers
(which accompany these Excursions) are all new
and built on the general plan OF first-class sleep.
ing cars. having double lower and upper berths.
The upperones are closed during the day and
the lower converted into comfortable seats.
The aisles are carpeted, and mattresses, sheets,
blankets, pillows, curtains and lunch tables
provided, while the toilet rooms have plenty Of
pure water, and towels. soap, combs. brushes,
etc. The only practical difference between
them and the flrst-class sleepers, is the absence
OF upholstering. A moderate charge is made
for these accommodations. Full Information N
can be obtained from Jno. Sebastian, Gem
Ticket and Passenger Agent, Chicago, or any
Rock Island Ticket Agent.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1889-11-30

Lewis Trainer, veteran Of the late
war, living on South street, recently re-
ceived pension of about $500 for gun
shot wound received in the late rebellion.
Sylvester Ruch. of Lehgh street, is
happy because it is bright little girl.
Mother and child are doing we'll.
Robert l.. Sweeny ''turkeyed' ct
Drifton with bis brother Harry on Thanks
giving day.
Sunday gunnes are reminded that
they are subject to fine of $25 every time
they violate the law.
1t is TOO late in the season to do any
thing with the streets, but why, oh, why
can't tie Supervisor see that the crossings
are kept clean?
If you owe us for subscription or job
work, pay up before Januar, 1, 1890.
Our public schools were closed on
Thursday-Thanksgiving day.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1889-11-30
Parryville Sauiba.

Harry Petit is about again after a
short illness.
No. 1, furnace of the Crane Iron Com
pany will be blown in on Saturday.
-Messrs. George Rossemus and Joseph
Bowdin. Of Nesquehoning, were seeing
Friends" here over Sunday.
Washington Camp P. 0. S. of A., has
had but one death of a beneficial member
in twenty years, or since the date of their
organization.
All hope of ParryYille having band is
knocked in the head. and now we don't
know whether to rejoice or weep, for the
"all wise power moves in mysterious
manner his wonders to perform"
Columbus Council Jr. o u. A. NJ,
will be formally instituted here by Nation
al Councillor w. r. Stroh, of Mauch G unk.
on the 10th proximo. Already about
thirty names are on the charter application.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1889-11-30
"PopuIar DeIusiona."

Don't fail to hear Hon. Geo. r. wend-
ling's famous lecture on popular Delus-
ion." Without any exception whatever
Mr. Vending has filled more engagements
during the last seven years than an,
lyceum lecturer in America. He has de-
li'ered this lecture nearly hundred times
within year, and everywhere il has been
received with great enthusiasm, and the
press, the lecture committees and the
audiences unite in pronouncing It equal to
Mr. Weddings best work
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1889-11-30

Crisp Local Happenings From tho Busy
Hive Of Everyday Eventa.

Af' VI ANeAJoAf events.
Country debating societies are beint
formed as one Of the Intellectual amuse
nents
The Lehigh Valley shops at Weather
ly are husily at work on castings for a new
Lehigh Valley round house at Whit,
Haven.
Gideon Smith. a soldier in the late re-
beIhon, now living at Kunkletown. ha,
been granted an increase in pension fol
disabilities received during the war.
The Baptist church Of Lsnsford which
has been undergoing numerous necessary
repairs and thorough renovation will be
re-opened for the worship of God on Sun
day week
The corner stone OF the new Methodist
Episcopal church at Lansford was laid
with ceremonies appropriate on Thanks
giving Day. The new structure is model
Of nea architecture and creditable to the
progressive town OF Lsnsford
What 1t costs to mine coal. Thomas
Mcbride, OF Beaver Meadow, wss killed
In the mines at that place on Saturda
evening, by fall Of coal, and tho body
was in the mines for a long time before
found. The deceased was aged 81 years
and 5 months.
The State Board of Health sent DR..
Hackintre, Of Easion, to Weatherly on
Monday to inspect the sanitary condition
Of the town. lie visited the schools, took
with him a bottle of our reservoir water
for examination, and the people there hope
he took with him information as to the
msnner of conducting funerals OF persous
dying OF contagious diseases and the num-
Der of visitors the patients received.
John Slago and Wllo KerwoeE went
cunning ct Audenrled Tuesday for the
purpose Of getting something for the NOR
risge fenst Of the former, which was tn
take place Wednesday. KerVoea's gun
miosed fire and SlaGo looked into the bar
rel, thinking it vos bloched with mud or
leaves. The weapon exploded, blowing
away one side Of his face. Hio death is
but question Of few hours. And II 10
needless to say that the marriage won't
take place.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1889-11-30
Public sale Rori,t.r

On Saturday, Dec 2s, on the premises in
franklin Twp, Is perches of real estate,
with improvements. the property OF the
late Henry Kramer, decd.
On Saturday, Dec. 2b on the premises
In franklin Twp, one acre. more or less
OF valuasle land, with improvements,
property of The late George Knecht, dec'd d
On Friday, Nov, 20, Al one p. m., on the
premises, old Wagner farm, Lower Towa-
mensing, Schmidt & Zern will sell horses.
wagons, farming implements, grair, hay
&c
On Saturday, NoY. 80, Henry Long
oYerseer OF the poor. Will sell the black
smith tools Of Rudolph Richie, on the
premises OF the latter, in Mahoning town
ship.
On Monday, Dec. 16. on the premises in
Lower rowamensing, Paul Kresge, adm .
for Josiah Straup, decd, will sell 10 acres
of valuable real estate containing improve
ments.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1889-11-30
rEorLn VINO ooMr am ao.
Personal Gossip about People who Wis
and 20 n visiting.

- Mrs Mar Miller, Of Allentown. i
visiting al tie Exchange Hotel
Valentine Schwartz, of north Banl
street. was in New York City this week.
Henry J. Newmoyer and family, o.
Philadelphia. spent Sunday with hi,
parents in Mahcning.
Miss Jennie Hughes, an estimablt
young lady of Mauch Chunk, spent FRIDAY
very pleasantly in town.
George Stuber, one OF gay Allentown's
popu ar tonsorial artists, spent the first two
days of this week with folks here.
Miss Sarah Sell, Of Schnecksville, Pa.
spent Sunday very pleasantly with her
brother Thos. Sell and family, on Lehigh
street.
p. f. Clark, of Bank street, was in
attendance at the grand ball of the Jolly
Ten Club at Wilkesbarre on Monday
evening.
-"Fritz" Miller was to Walnutport Mon
dav, and returned with bag full of tur-
keys and geese, which he will slaughter
during the holidays.
-Dayid Mi Ter, of Lehigh county,
graduate Of our high schools, now
student in Muhlenberg College, Allentown.
vas visiting at DR.. W. G. M. Seiple's
residence over Sunday.
Widow Brueder, aged seventy-six
years, for two or more years a resident of
this town, will leave in week or two for
old Fatherland, where she will spend her
remaining DAYS midst the scenes of her
childhood.
Hon. John Schwartz, ex-member of
the Assembly from Bucks county, and
chairman of the late Democratic conven-
tion, was in town on Monday and closed
digits and swapped politics with his former
collegue, Hon. A. W. Raudenbush. Mr..
s. is leader in his county and will likely ]
be rewarded with a seat in the Senate.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1889-11-30
ORIGINAL CHEAPCASH STORE
BGwildeEang 8
Our Superb Gathering Of Holiday Gods.

Our stock this year eclipses anything
heretofore seen in this county.
There is no stock around here that is
any comp lrison to IL.
We have made extraordinary prepare
tions In all departments With view of
greatly increasing our holiday trade. Our
margin Of profits doea not depend On auy
particular line, but 10 based on the aggre-
gate minimum expense Of our many de-
pArtments, Thus IL may readily be seen
that we need not figure as large profit on
holiday goods as smaller dealers must.
Space will not permit going into de-
tails so we can give but rough sketch Of
what our stock comprises:
Fashionable Jewelry,
Ser7iceable Silverware,
Handsome Work Baskets,
Embroidered Slippers,
Fine Dress Goods,
Foreign and Domestic Silk Handkerchiefs
and Mufilers.
Dressing Gases, Work Boxes, Whisk Hold
ers, Inh Stands, Photograph Albums
and a host OF other novelties in Plush
and Motsl.
Fancy Qaeensware, Glassware and Lamps
In almost endless variety.
Toilet Soaps, Perfumer and Box Paper to
meet the tastes OF all.
Pocket Books, Bill Books, Purses and Ci-
gar Cases in all sizes and qualities.
1t will paw you to looh through our
immense stock even though you do not
wish to purchase.
J. r. NUSBAUM.
Bank street. between south Sweet and Plum
Alley. Lehighton, Pa
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1889-11-30

Silver goods of all descrip-
tion.-We have articles in this
line that are useful as well as
artistic and at very moderate
prices. The goods are entirely
new and are made especially for
US. Such an immense variety
cannot be seen anywhere else in
the country. E. II. Hollis
Jswelry store, Mauch Chunk.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1889-11-30
rryinx a Mud Run Test Cas-.

The first suit resulting from the Mud
Run disaster of year ago last October was
begun in Hihesbarre on Friday. Domi.
nick Gillespie sues the Lehigh Valley
Railroad Company for $4,000. He claims
that owing to the negligence or careless.
mesa of the compan''s agents and en-
plo ees, he was disabled, subjected to ex-
posure, and crippled for life. It is under.
stood that this will bs test case.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1889-11-30
MARRIED in ConneotIcut.

G. b. Linderman, of Bethlehem, was mar
ried al o clock Tuesday to Mise Jennie S.
Brodhead, daughter of A. c. Brodhead, a
former well-known resident Of thi,
county. at The home Of the bride, in Bridg
port, Conn. The officiating clergyman wa.
the Kew. &. X. Nelson, rector OF the Church
of the Nativity. Bethlehem. After q we'd
ding trip across the continent the newly.
married couple will make their home in
South Bethlehem.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1889-11-30
Am Intellentnra rrn.t.

The lecture on "The Hero, Recognized
and Unrecognized," by Charles T Steck,
Esq, will no doubt, be a rare intellectual
treat. The judgment of such men rs
Governors Curtin and and Beaver, Drs.
Ripley, Liyermore. Judge Clark, Gen.
Hastings, and the great rragedian, f. $.
Davenport, al OF them professional speak
ers, lis guarantee that Mr.. Steck will
give an entertainment, great in quality and
satisfactory to an intelligent audience.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1889-11-30

On Monday evening last delegation
numbering twenty-five, composed Of prom
inent members Of Carbon and GnGdeI
lIuetten Castles. K. G.. E., Of town. visited
Lansford Castle, No. 90. OF LansfOEd. Aftel
the Castle closed the visitors were treated
10 an 6ppetising lunch 10 which Gll did
justice. The Sir Knights returned home
'monE the We sma' hours syont the twal
highly pleased with their visit.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1889-11-30
You viii miss il If Won a

You will miss it if you fail
to take a look at the handsome
Christmas goods displayed al i.
III. Hohl's jewelry store, Mauch
Chunk.
TO sfe an endless variety
of choice designs in rings, don I
fail to take a look at L. H.
Hollis Christmas stock.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1889-11-30
-Judpe for vo,,rself II

Judge for yourself. Ifyou
will take a look at our stock of
new jewelry and you don't find
that E. H. Hohl, the Mauch
Chunk jeweler, has the largest
selection and the prettiest pat
terms you ever laid your eyes on,
then drop us as not being rc-
liable.