The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1889-04-20
FROM OVER THE RIVER.
Weissport and the Community snrrvund-
ing Itemiaed by the "stroiler''

ing Itemissd by the 'stroller."
The Holy Communion will ta .ls-
brated in the Towamensing church T, A.
Huber, pastor, on Sunday morning at half
past o'clock. Confirmation and prepara-
tory services on Good Friday morning A
large class Of catechumens will be received
into the church in connection with these
services. All are welcome.
We take pleasure in referring our read
ers to an advertisement of Biery's popular
drug store, appearing elsewhere in to-day's
issue, feeling confident that by reading 1t,
and visiting his store when in need of
goods kept by him that YOU will save money.
His stock is pure and fresh and prices are
always low.
After an Illness of a few weeks with
typhoid pneumonia Mrs. James Berger, OF
Franklin, aged about twenty-five years,
died on Saturday. A husband and child
survive to mourn the death of a loving wife
and affectionate mother. Intsrment took
place on Tuesday morning.
John S. Miller and Amos Marsh are
the only aspirants for the post-ofiice here
and the contest waxeth interesting. Both
parties are supported by hosts Of friends
who predict that the anxiety will be over
some time next week or at the latest the
week following,
The calathumpians or more classicly,
the Bull-Dand, serenaded our newly
married young folks on Monday evening.
The night was made hideous with their
yelping, and screeching, shouting and bel
lowing. Nufced.
The undersigned has for sale a large
lot of FENCE PosTs, FIREwooD, and
ARBoR PosTs in large quantities, which he
is prepared to furnish at lowest prices,
Cali on or address, GEORGE H. ENzIAN
Weissport, Pa. mar23-3m%
The fair and festival in school hall
last week under the auspices of the Ladies
Aid Society for the benefit of the Lutheran
and Reformed church was a pleasing sue
cess financially, almost S400 being netted
above expenses.
Paul Lentz, of Slatington, district
organizer for the Senior Mechanics, was in
town this week interviewing people on the
feasibility of organizing conncil of the
above order here or at Lehighton.
Benjamin Klotz carries his thumb in a
sling. Reason why? He was engaged un.
loading lime stone when one of the rocks
fell on top of the member severely crushing
it.
The Lower Towamensing Supervisor
has purchased from VIM. Reber, of Harrity
one of the celebrated Lamberton Road
Machines for $3.50.
John Rehrig, Jr., East Weissport, is
the agent for the improved Victor Washer
Best in the world. Try it before purchas-
ing anv other. Apr. 9m.
Robert Graver is the happy dad of a
bright and bouncing baby girl, which ac-
counts for the smile that illuminates his
phiz.
Charles Roth will leave Friday evening
for Hamburg Berks county where he will
spend Sunday with numerous relatives.
"A gospel temperance services in the
Evangelical church on Sunday evening last
was well attended and interesting
The Lehighton Cornet band did the
honors to Henry Shoemaker and wife Tues
day evening.
The planning mills of Henry Miller and
Nathan Snyder are running to their fullest
capicity.
Miss Lille Rooms, after several months
soiourn at Bethlehem, returned home last
week.
Calvin Shoemaker, of Cherryylle, was
the guest of his brother Henry this week.
Henry Chrirtman and George Horn
were on trip to Harrisburg this week.
The schools of Franklin township with
few exceptions. will close next week.
"A private road is being opened through
Aaron Snyder's Union Hill property.