The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1889-03-02
The Carbon Advocate
SATURDAY. MARCH 2, 1889
L )cAL EVENTS CUT UP.

10 HI institute IS unavoldably crowded out
of the ADVOCATE Our thanks are extend
ed to the reporter, however, who says in his
article: Supt. Snyder is a hard worker In
the Interest of the schools aud he leaves
nothing undone that will advance their
interests. He is to be congratulated on the
success Of the different local institutes and
In the interest they are awakening in al.
parts of the county. May the good work
60 on and may The people and teachers give
their most earnest support in advancing
the public schools.
"A yer successful and pleasant surprise
was rendered Rev. j. 5. Newbart and wife
at the Evangelical parsonage on THU sdav
evening last The party consisted chief
of members Of the church from town and
Meissport 9nd number of phlanthropic
friends. Many gifts were extended, includ-
ing check for $40 from ". W. Bowman.
The pastor and his wife extended sincere
thanks TO the surprisers, after which the
doxology was sung and the large party adj
journed TO the church where they took part
In the revival now going on.
III. V. Mortimer, Jr., has been ap-
pointed Deputy Organizer for Carbon
county of the Order of Vesta, fraternal
order for both sexes, the fundamental prin.
cipes Of which are justice, beneyoence and
Independence. The order was born in
Phila., OH November %, 1888. Its parents
are the laws of the state which gave II a
charter authorizing its perpetual existence.
The order has sick and revissnarY benefits
and loan fund. Persons desiring to
learn more concerning the order should
apply to the deputy organizer.
II. F. West, of Frankfort, KY, has been
awarded the contract TO carry the mail be-
tween Lehighton and New Mahoning. He
desires to sub-let the same, as can be seen
per notice, posted up in the post office.
After July let The mail at Normal square,
Pleasant Corner and New M~h0nipg will
be delivered daily instead of Three times per
week. Wouldn't 1t be good idea TO let
West carry his own mail, he gets the bulk
of the Doodle?
-On the morning Of April 80, 1880, at 0
o'clock, 1t has been arranged that the
church bells all over the country shall ring
to celebrate the event of 100 years ago, when
the bells of the thlrtesn States rang out 10
call the people to pray for the Success and
prosperity Of the country under General
George Washington, who was on that day
inaugurated first President of the United
States.
"A letter received from j. A. Koch,
Stewartsville, NO., forinerl. of Carbon
county, requests us TO remember him
kindly to all old friends. He is enjoying
good hea tn and prosperity shines bounti
luliy upOu nltus E1c hOtc VI thS
death of Bernard Mard former citizen of
Carbon well known here.
William Null, of Allentown, aged
about three score Years, father of Mrs MIC.
Trexler, of Mahoning street, died on Fri
day evening last. Interment took place on
Tuesday. Mr.. Trexler and family were In
attendance at the fureral The bereaved
relatives haye the ADVOCATED heartfelt
aympathy in their loss.
I'm the jamestown school building on
Friday evening next the people of the Up
per end will have an opportunity Of patro'
mixing rare sterecoptian entertainment fol
the benefit of the PacKertOn Nj. Z. church.
Colored views of Uncle Toms Cabin, the
Bottle and the Life OF Christ will be pre-
sented. Admission 25 cents.
j. G. and Ed Zern have purchased Il .
building lots ON the corner of Northampton
and Iron streets, opposite the Lutheran
church, from Henry Beckendorf. Con
slderation $500. The lots are NIGEL
located and in a few years will be valuable
property
REV o. c. Burt will deliaer an illul
trated lecture in the Packeron NJ. K
church on next Thursda evening Subject
"a tonr through Palestine" admission 2s
cents. This lecture has been delivered
with much success on several occasions.
tion on Sunday after long illness. Inter
ment took place on Wednesday in III,
Weissport cemetery. Rev. g. W. Sand
officiated. For several years past deceased
had been resident of this place.
The firm of Zern & Snyder. In the
opera house block, was dissolved this weel
by A. +. Snyder retiring. The business
will be continued 10y Mr.. Zern Aaron will
probably locate in Phliadelphia and pusl
his western washer business.
"A box of cigars was stolen from
the candy wagon of Al Reaser, of Allen
town, at the Valley depot on Monday
afternoon. The cigars were of the Lad
brand and Reaser will pa $50 for tn
apprehension OF the thief.
The Philadelphia conference of the NJ
E. Church will convene ia Norristown o
Tuesday a week Rev. VIM. Major is
member OF this confeIe ence. He will! be re
moved from this charge having served tn
allotted three years.
1T would be well for persons electe
justices of the peace to bear in mind ths
they are required to give notice With
thirty da,s after their election TO the pre-
thonotary, In writing, as to whether the
intend to serve.
e. II. Hohl, the jeweler OF Mauc
Chunk. has improved the interior of h
finest selection of goods in this part Of III
State. Call and see his new goods jui
received.
This item Is for everV reader of III
ADVOCATE. Send US all the news. TIE
us all about the affairs of your neighbo
hood. In this way each subscriber become
valuable aid in the publication of Il
paper,
Milton Hunsieker, Of Mahoning stree
proprietor of he Pennsville paint min
reports having uncovered four foot vel
Of ore last week The paint is Of the rC
mstallic kind and Is said to be Of fair valu
The patron saint Of the Green Is
will paw us a spiritual visit on the III
inst, and whether II rains or shines, storm
or blows, our Irish fellow citizens will
sure to honor the event.
Three unknown men attacked Mlcha
FaTren while on his way home last Satu
day night Mike was severely bruis'
about the head and arms before he g
away from the parties.
w. II Klo,E, is now prepared
manufacture wheeharrows or wagons
his new factory near Bucks sawmill, Pi
Run Repairing done cheaply. Il
The N. ]. Centrars new depot at Es
ton was opened for business yesterday.
Is one Of the handsomest depot buildin
In the valley.
David Ebbert hires out best teams
lowest rates Livery on North sire.
Drop in ana zee him when In need Of
turnout.
Fora handsome display Of gold watebl
biz sslsetion and lvwe0I prices, see Z.
Mshrs stesk, 1SsSh S1unk