The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1889-05-18
he Carbon Advocate
SATURDAY. MAY 1s, 1889
LOCAL EVENTS CUT UP

LOCAL EV GNIS COI OF.
The Allentown Democrat refers in the
following complimentar terms to the ap-
pointment of John II. Semmel as cashier OF
the First National Bank; "Mr. Semmel
is gentleman OF sterling worth, capable,
prompt and reliable, in short, faithful IN
the discharge of every duty, and will doubt
less perform the requirements Of his new
and highly responsible position with emf
nent satisfaction" The Democrat feels a
degree of pride in the appointment because
Mr. Semmel was "Lehgh county boy"
John Arner, of Arner & Son, Mahon-
ing, manufacturers of the celebrated pure
bone per-phosphates, in conversation
with q reporter this week remarked that
this brand of fertilizers was having larger
sale thar ever this year. In this connec-
tion we would refer you to their advertise
ment appearing elsewhere. The fertilizers
are made up of pure ingredients and farm
erms who have used them speak ip the
highest terms of their purity and strength.
The examination Of the graduating
class of our high school will be conducted
on the oath and 25th instants by County
Superintendent Sn, der, of town, and Prof.
George Hemminger, of the East Mauch
Chunk schools. The commencement ex-
ercises will be held on Saturday evening,
June 18th, in the Opera House. A pro-
gram of much interest will be arranged for
the occasion.
-While playing with the contents OF
bureau on Saturday morning Florence,
young daughter of conductor Lewis Geg-
gus. Of Northampton street, got hold OF
bottle containing carbolic acid, which
LIQUID she drank. The combined efforts OF
two able physicians saved the little ones
life and she is conYalescing to the great joy
of the family.
The ADVOCATE acknowledges the re-
ceipt of complimentary season ticket for
steamer TRANSPORTATION from Bethlehem 10
CALYPSO Island. The Island is situated in
the Lehigh River at Bethlehem, contains
thirteen acres of ground, and is one of the
loveliest spots in summer to be found in
the State.
Alex SeidIe, of Pleasant Corner, has re-
ceiyed the contract to put up one OF his
patent wire picket fences in the rear of the
Lehighton cemetery. Alex is kept hump
ing in supplying the demand for this cheap
but seryiceable fenceing.
"A man in Carbon county Is trying to
prove that Job was not much of patient
fellow after all. The Carbonite has had
1874 boils the past few months and is still
good natured. - Bangor Observer We
don't know, but it is just possible that the
above paragraph is a lie.
Collector VIM. Schadle informs us that
the taxes for 1888 have been collected very
near in full. The duplicate for 1889 will
not be received until the first week in july.
Mr. Schadie is to be congratulated on the
success of his first years service as
collector.
-rbe borough council have decided that
they will take fiIe-plugs Correct! Now
let our private citizens give the water qUes
tion boom that will make of 1t grand
success. Don't be backward, step up aud
contribute in accordance with progressive
ness
Henry A. Schwartz, foreman of the
Hersh Heater Works for ear or more
past moved with his family to Philadelphia
on Saturday, at which place he assumes
the responsibilities OF more lucrative
position.
Flannel shirts at so cents; boys 6anne
waists at 35 cents; boys PANTS at 20 cents
and great many other bargains in the lln'
of clothing can be had at the One Price
Star Clothing Hall, Mauch Chunk.
A party of gypses are camped on thu
hillsides in Mackerlvlle. During the week
.hey have done some horse trading, llttl'
fortune telling and conducted themselye
as gypsies generally do.
In falling from step ladder one da'
recently ex-burgess Samuel Grayer sus
tanned severe bodily injuries. His condl
tion is much improved at this writing, how
eyer.
PHOTOGRAPHS of family groups
cabinets all STYLES, and old pictures oople
and enlarged at Rishel's Gallery. near lie
high Valley Depot, Lehighton, Pa.
Wilson Shoerenberger has disposed Q
his double team of horses 10 one Levi
Kemerer, who resides in the Towamensing:
Consideration. $475.
Read Zern's new advertisement to day
1t points the way to an emporium OF bal
gains such as this town has never kno"
before. Read it.
Constable Walker, of Paryville, o
Tuesday Jailed William Stroll, OF the sam
place, in default of bail, on the charge {
I. and b.
"A new and handsome line of lawn tel
mis- and base ball coats, hats and caps
the One Price Star Clothing Hall, Mauc
Chunk.
--Mein host Mcdaniel, of the Eagl
Hotel, Pleasant Corner, is improving fro
a severe attack of ten weeks old rhel
matics.
-Sweeny & Son, at the Corner Stor
will receive a fine lot of fruit aud garde
truck on Friday and Saturday mornings.
The street seraper is reducing u
tgrade on south Northampton street
the depth of eighteen inches or more.
-Seersucker coats and vests for M
and bows at rs cents at the One Price st
Clothing Hall, Mauch Chunk.
Picture rod and coving. No nice roo
complete without it; very low, at Lucke
bach's. Mauch Chunk.
Full line of Ingram and Brussels CT
pets at Henry Schwartz, on Bank stree
--Children's TOYS, books and games'
Luekenbach's, Maueh Chunk.