The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1889-10-12
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our esteemed townsman John T. Nusbaum,
proprietor Of the Original Cheap Cash store, is
visiting for few weeks at Wilkesbarre. MIR.
Nushaum represents the self-inade man. lie
was born in Baden in the Old Fatherland, sixty
two years ago; when only eleven years OF age he
came t0 this country living hrstin Newark, n. j.,
then PHILADELPHIA and Harrlsburgi and Tor
forty years or more now citizen OF this town
aud vicinity His life has been busy one
first, boaiman on the Lehgh canal he passed
through the hardsbips consequent, later baker
and then "a bother and restauranter and now
live. progressive merchant enjoying the conf
dence and respect of all with whom he comes
in contact either socially or in a business, way
In appearance he is OF medium height, rather
stout, dark complexioned with hair whitened
with the flight Of time. More than this, John
Nusbaum Is a staunch Democrat and citizen of
whom our town can well feel proud for the inn
provements he has brought about.
East Penn's old Democratic war-horse, T.
w. Steigcrwalt, was in town on Saturday. Mr.
s. was a candidate for the Democratic nomina-
tion of County Commissioner two years ago and
it is not unlikely that his many friends will urge
him to 60 before the convention for the same
Office next year. II is early TO comment, but
with our knowledge of the gentleman we feel
safe in saying that better man would be hard
to find.
-Danicl Graver,a resident of this city prior TO
his removal to WeisspOrt about three weeks
ago; Hon. W M Rapsher, District Attorney Of
Carbon county and an ex-member Of the Legis-
lature and Hon. J. O. Zern, Of Weissport, were
visitors to the city to-day and callers at the
Leader Office They are all good Democrats, of
the staunchest Jeffersolian school, and genial
good fellows. -wnkesbarre Leader.
"A tall familiar figure seen on Bank street
during the last days of the fair was George
Brinkman of Wlkesbarre, another Lehgh-
tonian of whom the boys can say many praise
worthy things He is young druggist with
Tuck n Co., in the above place but on or about
November 1st will start up for himself some
where on Susquehanna street in the same city.
He has our best wishes for success.
Registered at the Exchange on Sunday was
| Gus Elsenlohr. of the firm of Fryer Elsealohr,
leaf tobacco Merchants Of Philadelphia. Gus is
| a good looking and attractive fellow with blue
eyes a light mustache and an eXtrodinary ability
in his line of business. He has hosts of friends
here and for an hour after his arrival he was
kept busy closing digets with friends.
This establishment enjoyed a pleasant visit
| from Henry Kostenbader, OF Scranton, live
and intelligent citizen, who was formerly a
Lehighton boy. Henry is getting older in Years
and raising an interesting family around him so
that time adds blessings in stead of sorrows, to
his earthly lot.
An old gentleman with curly hair of snowy
whlteness stopping at the Exchange is Solomon
Kemerer, father-in-law to mine host Mantz
He is four score and two years and is still
hearty and vigorous. He comes from Mantz-
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resident.
Ed Feist and wife. of White Haven, were
the guests of Thos Stocker and family several
days last week. Ed. is still the jolly fellow that
he was when he managed Jonas clothing store
in this borough a few years ago.
| Jacob Long and family, of Allentown. were
guests of George Derhamer, this week. Mr..
Long is one of Allentowns successful and enter
| prising furniture manufacturers and enjoys a
fair trade in this town.
oliver A. Clauss and William a. Obert, two
of our most popular young men, and Free and
Accepted Masons, viewed the Knight Templar
Conolaye at Washington, ID. c., during this
week.
Robert Beltzner with his sisters Misses Mary
and Lizzie, of Johnstown, we're the guests OF
Miss Lizzie Miller, on north Bank street, last
| week.
M. C. Trexler, of the firm TreXler & Kreidler,
popular carriage builders, this borough, spent
several days this week in Allentown
| Thomas Mantz and David Ebbert, OF town
| and Thomas Weaver of Lehigh Gap, are at the
Mt Holly. n. j., fair this week.
| -Ex- Associate Judge Meendsen, OF Lower
Towamenslng was a familiar figure observed
on Bank street last Monday.
| The genial and popular DIR. w. ID. Hughes
of Ashley, was shaking hands with Lehightor
friends last Friday.
Misses Lille and Eva Eagle, of Catasauqua
spent Sunday with Mrs. l.. o. j. Strauss, OF
north Bank street.
H. l.. Reichenbach. representing VIM. ii
Taylor & Co., OF Allentown, made us pleasant
call on Tuesday.
S. T. Paul of Hokendauqua, was the CUES
of f. E. Miller and family on north Bank street
over Sunday.
John Stark. one of Hauk's jolly bakers, was
crushing hearts at Easton over Sunday. Oh
John.
Mrs Mary Miller, of Allentown, spent sever
al days at the Exchange last week with friends
Miss Emma Hunsicker, of Bankway, Is
pleasantly sojourning with Philadelphia friends
Charles Wagner. of Lehigh street, is solourn
ing in the City of Brotherly Love.
Miss Ella, daughter of Chief Burgess Mahcr
Reichard, is visiting at WeatheIly.
The genial Sam. Behler, of the County Seal
circled in town Wednesday,
The genial AlELeh, of Catasauqua cirelet
here on Wednesday.
Samuel Seller spent Tuesday among friend
, at Hazleton.