The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1889-09-07

clIcud was cneWlnR grass IN tne Iafk Oh
Wednesday when Police Weidaw took Il
in charge. The circus company paid 81
fine for letting their animal luNuriate on
Lehighton grass before getting him ont Of
the pound" We compliment Police
Weidaw on his attention to this matter
and trust he will keep his eye in that di-
rection for other animals that may stray
that way.
The old fence that for years enclosed
the Park has been removed. Now trim
the trees and cut the grass and make
things look half respectable. There is
plenty of time to talk about the iron rail
ing that will be put up, and of erecting a
fountain In the centre of the square later
on. These things will all come; they are
inevitable results of push and progress.
The genial ex-sberiff Jacob Rauden-
bush was fifty.four years old on Sunday.
His capillary substance is somewhat
thinned by passing years and silvered by
the onward march of Time, but withal he
is one of the happiest of mortals and the
long and his shadow never grow less.
-Lowanda's Brazilian circus gave Le-
highton two interesting performances on
Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. The
large tent was crowded on both occasions
by appreciatiye audiences well pleased
with the thrilling trapese and bar perform
ances and daring bareback riding. For a
10-cen; show it can It be beat.
That new Valley station. Oh, yes,
we will get it, but no foolishness now, no
kicking or grunting, but everybody raise
their voice in petition for it. On Railroad
street, in the rear of the Exchange is the
proper place. 1t will benefit the company
and our people generally. Keep on work
ing up the matter.
Miss Emma J. Wund, fashionable
dress maker, opposite Reber's drug store,
Bank street, announces TO the ladies of
Lehighton and surrounding county that she
is prepared to do dress making in the very
latest style at lowest charges, and asks
share of patronage. All work guaran-
teed. Sept. 7-4w*
We are panied to announce that our
popular tobacconist, l. S. Koch, has suf-
fered slight paralytic stroke of the left
arm, and sincerely trust that Ii prove
10 be but temporary aiilction from
which he will recover at very early day.
The grand drawing of the Brotherhood
of Railroad Brakemen will take place in
their lodge room on Saturday evening, 14th
instant. Responsible judges will be elect
ed and the affair will be conducted on
legitimate basis.
Conductor Bob. Klotz and Alex Marsh,
of town, carry off the palm for piscatorial
luck. On Monday they caught eleven
pounds of the finny denizens. of the water,
several measuring thirteen inches in
length.
why can't an electric light company
be formed here that will furnish this bor-
ough and Weissport with illumination? A
little push in this matter would bring
about the improvement wanted. Get to
work.
Our old friend DR.. Chas. German ac-
cidentally rolled out of bed one dav re-
Gently and sustained severe injuries, The
doctor has passed three score and ten and
is in an almost helpless condition.
John Horn, boss on the ew rail-
road running through the Lizard Creek
Valley, is out again, but on crutches. He
was injured some weeks ago while attend
ing to his multiplex duties.
Josiah Connely, the blind and one.
armed soldier of Mauch Chunk, will run
one of his popular excursions over the
Switchback on Sunday, the 10Th instant
Fare, only 80 cents.
-George Stuber will not be located at
Bristol, Pa, but instead has purchased a
shaving saloon on Hamilton street, Allen
town, where he will do business with the
best wishes of many friends.
Fireman Charles Schoch, of Lehigb
Valley engine, No. los, run by Engineer
Rex, fell from the locomotive at Stating
ton one day recently and sustained severe
bodily injury.
lively hhOihlhS uliSS0 liOHl Octoc9
peach orchards, Sweeny & Son receive I'M
portations of the most luscious peaches,
which they sell at maryelously low prices
by the basket.
There will be services in the First
Presbyterian church tomorrow Sunday
in the morning at 1913 and in the evening
at 730 o'clock. All are cordially invited
to attend.
lit is said that 'Maudus Mertz, TO fame
renowned. will meet any railroader between
Lehighton and Easton in forty foot ring
for pugalistlc purposes, to fight according
to Hoyle
For Rent-A dwelling house on Carbon
street, opp. Lehlgh Valley round house
now occupied by Mrs. James Campbell
Apply 10 Robert Walp, Bank street. qet
If you want clock or watch prompt.
repaired at reasonable price go to S
Hagaman Bank street Lehghton. ems
"A substantial plank walk IN front o
the Bank property is a commendable i'm
provement. Let others follow suit.
"A flag stone pavement in ront O
Schwartz's new building is a big and com
mendable improvement,
-Lehightou sports about 100 dogs of al
! shapes, sizes and qualities.
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