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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-04
THREE DEATHS MAY RESULT
From the Upsetting Of Lamp By 7-Year-
Old Child.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH:

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH:
GREENsBURG, January IA little daughter
of William Richmond, aged years. residing at
the village of Weaver's Stand, was fatally
burned by the explosion of a lamp las; night.
A smaller sister, aged years, was also serious
ly burned and may die. The lamp was acci.
dentally upset by the girls.
Mr. Richmond was confined to his bed with
typhoid fever, and in the excitement attendant
upon the accident jumped from his bed and ran
out of the house calling for help. AS result
he is now lying at the point of death.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-04

John Kennedy in the latter's saloon, on Vine
gar Hill, without provocation, and inflicted
dangerous if not fatal wound in the left side.
near the heart, with a pocket knife. Fassen-
berger is in jail and Kennedy is very low.
DURING the month of December the Turkey
foot oil field had l5 wells completed. II being
producers and busters. The total new pro-
duction was 40 barrels per day. January opens
with 10 wells drilling and II new.rigs going up
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-04
Puuder Won,

AMSTERDAM. January a-Herr Pander, q
Dutchman, won the international skating match
at this place to-day. He covered the distance
in la 25
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-04

An ORDINANCE-AUTHO THE
n opening of Blair street, from Lowry street
to Renova street.
Section 1-Be it ordained and enacted 6y the
city OF PIttsburg, in Select and Common C0un-
ellis assembled, and 1t is hereby ordained and
enacted by the authority of the same, That the
Chief of tie Department of Public Works be
and is hereby authorized and directed to cause
to be surveyed and opened within so days from
the date of the passage of this ordinance, Blair
street, from Lowry street to RenOva street, at
a width of so feet, in accordance with plan on
file in the Department. of Public Works, known
as Hazelwood plan of streets, approved March
a. 1871 ana an ordinance locating part of the
same, approved October 4, 1888 The damages
caused thereby and the benefits to pay the
same, to be assessed and collected in accord
ancc with the provisions of an act OF Assembly
of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania enti-
tied 'An act relating to streets and sewers in
cities of the second class" approved the 18th
day of Nav A. ID, 1889, jazz
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-04

FRANK g. CARPENTER, in to-
morrows DISPATCH, has an in
teresting budget Of gossip about
our statesmen.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-04

AN ORDINANCE-ESTAB ABLISHING THE
n grade of Wilmot street, from Boquet
street to Ward street.
Section BE it ordained and enacted by the
city of Pittsburg, in Select and Common Coun-
ellis assembled, and it is hereby ordained and
enacted by the authority of the same, That the
grade of the east curb of Wilmot street from
Bouuet street to Ward street be and the same
shall be established as follows, to-wit: Begin
ming on the north curb of Boquet street at an
elevation of 2195O feet thence falling at the rate
of 6021 feet per 100 feet for distance of 1858 81
feet 10 the south curb of Ward street at an ele-
vation of 1871 feet. ja432
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-04
POOLROOMSC CLOSED.
New York Police SWOOp Down
on the PrOprietOrS.
ALLEGED DOODLE SCHEME.
McCIelland's Backer Covers the Un-
knoWn's Forfeit for a Race.
INTERESTING BASEBALL NEWS
ALLEGED DOODLE SCHEME.
INTERESTING BASEBALL NEWS

The New York police authorities have
again closed the pOolrOoms Of that city.
Some parties claim it is to squeeze more
money from the proprietors. McClelland's
hacker covers the unknown's forfeit Mana
ger HanlOn expects to sign Gumbert and
Quinn.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-04
AN ORDINANCE LOCATING IOWA
n street, from Rampant street to Allequippa

UhDINANOE E-UUOAIlNU 1UWA
a street, from Rampant street to Allequippa
street.
Section 1-Be it ordained and enacted by the
city Of Pittsburg in Select and Common Coun-
ellis assembled, and it is hereby ordained and
enacted by the authority of the same, That Iowa
street from Rampant street to Allequippa
street, be and the same Is hereby located as fol-
lows. to wit: The center line shall begin at q
pin in tine center line of Rampant streeT, at
distance of 501.58 feet eastwardly from the
center line of Camp street; thence DETECTING to
the right 800 02 in a southwardly direction
distance of l3 feet to center line Of Allie
uuippa street, intersecting the said line at an
angle of 30 08 4V and at distance of so 81 feet
south from a stone monument at the first angle
in Allequippa street south OF Center avenue
and the said Iowa street shall be of width Of
fifty (5O) feet. ja42
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-04
oFFIoIAIrPITTsBURG.

AN ORDINANCE-LOCAT ADAMS
n street, from Monongahela street to Sec
ond avenue.
Section 1-Be it ordained and enacted by the
CITY of Pittsburg in Select and Common Coun-
ellis assembled and it is hereby ordained and
enacted by the authority of the same, that
Adams street, from Monongahela street to Sec
ond avenue, be and the same shall be located
as follows, to wit: The center line shall begin
at pin situated at the intersection Of the Gen.
ter of lines of Adams and Monongahela streets,
and at distance easterly from the center line
from Tullymet of 270 feet; thence detecting
TO the right $40 gV for distance of 569. % feet
to point on the south 10 feet line of Second
avenue, intersecting said line at an angle of
O4o O9', and said street shall be width Of 40
feet ja432
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-04
AN ORDINANCEI0CATTNG sMT

A ORDINANCE-LOCATI SMITH
a street, from Eyth's properly line to
.Sec1on l-Be 1t ordained and enacted by the
cisy OF Plttsburg in Select and Common Coun-
ellis assembled and IL IL herehv ordainad and
enacted Dy the authority of the same That
smith street, from Hazelwood avenue to Eyth's
property line be and the same shall be located as
1ouoWs, to-W1t: The center line of Smith street
SnaIl oeg1n at q pin on the west 5-feet line Of
HazelWood avenue, distant 27256 feet southerly
from the center line of Monongohela street;
tnence DETECTING to the right S2 so 46" for a
distance of 1915 feet to Eytn's property line,
and said street shall be width of 40 feet from
dazelwood avenue to Mobile street. and of
Wlo5h OF 80 feet from Mobile street to Eyths
property line. ja4-S2
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-04
nFFIcIAI-PIrrsRuRa.


A N N0RDINANCE-LOCAT A 20F0OT
street about 207 feet south Of Forbes street and
parallel thereto.
Section 1-Be it ordained and enacted by the
city OF Pittsburg in Select and Common Ooun-
CHS assembled, and it IS hereby ordained and
enacted Dy tie authority Of the same, That
tresco alley, from Ward street to Meyran
street. De, and the same is hereby located as fol-
lows, to wit: The center line shall begin on the
east DuIld ng line Of Ward street at a distance
OF OI.Uz feet south from the south building line
OF Forbes street, then detecting to the left 800
2s 4V IN an easterly direction distance Of
l4z26 feet to Meyran street, and the said Fresco
alley shall be OF width of 20 feet. ja4-32
A N ORDINANCE-AUTHOR THE
n opening of Gloster street. from Vespucius
street to RenoYa street.
Section l-Be 1t ordained and enacted by the
city OF Pittsburg, in Select and Common Coun-
CHS assembled, and 1t is hereby ordained and
enacted by the authority of the same That the
Cnlef OF the Department of Public Works be
and Is hereby authorized and directed to cause
to be surveyed and opened within 60 days from
the date OF the passage Of this ordinance, Clos
ter street, from VespucIus street TO Renova
street, at width of 80 feet. in accordance with
plan on hle in the Department of Public
Works known as 7. 8. Blair trustee plan of lots
iaid out in Twenty-third ward and recorded in
Plan Book, vol. 5, page AZ. The damages caused
assessed and collected in accordance with the
provisions Of an act OF Assembly of the Com
monWealth of Pennsylvania, entitled, "An act
relating 10 streets and sewers in cities Of the
Sec0nd H class, approved the 10Th day of MAJ, A
II. 1859. ia4-32
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-04

A N ORDINANCE-AUTH THE
n opening of Larimer avenue from st alton
street to Broad streer.
Section BE it ordained and enacted by the
city of Pittsburg, in Select and Common Coun-
cils assembled, and it is hereby ordained and
enacted by the authority of the same, That the
Chief of the Department of Public Works be
and is hereby authorized and directed to cause
to be surveyed and opened within so days from
the date of the passage Of thih ordinance, Lar
inner avenue, from Station Street to Broad
street. at a width of 45 feet in accordance with
March 9. 1888. The damages caused thereby
and the benefits to pay the same to be assessed
and collected in accordance with the provisions
of an act of Assembly Of the Commonwealth Of
Pennsylvania entitled. IAN act relating 10
streets and sewers in cities of the second class"
approved the 10Th day of May, A. D., 1889.
ia4-32
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-04

An ORDINANCE-AUTH THE
n opening of Duff street, from Mylie ave-
nue. to Webster avenue.
Section l-Be it ordained and enacted by the
city Of Pittsburg, in Select and Common Coun-
ellis assembled, and it is hereby ordained and
enacted by the authority Of the same. That
the Chief of the Department Of Public
Works be and is hereby authorized and directed
to cause to be surveyed and opened within 90
days from the date Of the passage Of this or
dinance. Duff street, from Wylie avenue to
Webster avenue, at a width Of 40 feet, in ac-
cnrdancn with an ordinance locating the same.
ap )r we'd Novemb, r., 1855. The damages caused
thereby and the benefits to pay the same to be
assessed and collected in accordance with the
provisions Of an act Of Assembly Of the Com
monwealth of Pennsylvania, entitled "An act
relating to streets and sewers in cities Of the
second class" approved the 18th DAY Of May,
A. D. 1889. 1a4-32
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-04
AN OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES,
IL opening of Lytle street, fror

Ih opening Of LytIe street, from Lowry
street to Allegheny street.
Section BE It ordained and enacted by the
city or Pittsburg. in Select and Common Coun-
ellis assembled, and it Is hereby ordained and
enacted by the authority of the same. That the
Chief of the Department of Public Works be
and is hereby authorized and directed to cause
to be surveyed and opened within go days from
the date of the passage of this ordinance. Lytle
street, from Lowry street to Allegheny street,
at a width of 60 feet, in accordance with plan
on file in the Department Of Public Works
known as HazelWood plan Of streets, approved
by Councils March q, 1871 The damages
caused thereby and the benefits to pay the
same to be assessed and collected in accord
auce with the provisions of an act of Assembly
of the Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania. en-
titled "An act relating to streets and sewers in
cities Of the second class" approved the 18th
day of May, A. D. 1889. la4-&
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-03-29
ParryvIIIe Twinkles.

Engineer Charles Beltz, employed by
the Carbon Iron and Pipe Company, was
struck on the head while passing under
trestle, one day recently, with enough force
to knock him from his engine. He fell TO
the ground and sustained fracture of both
legs and a severely spralned back. We are
pleased TO say that he is now improving.
Merchant J. d. Kistler has Just had
erected large frame building to bo used
as a store-house for -four and feed. He has
also purchased fine horse from George
Sebrng, of Allentown.
Furnace No. 8, will be blown In on
next Monday If town talk becoIrect. This
will mean fifty to seyenty-fve new names
on the Carbon Iron and Pipe Company's
pay roll.
-Robbie, a young son of Landlord Sny-
der, Of the Iron Exchange Hotel, was
knocked down and run over by hay wagon,
recently, and sustained severe bruises.
Telegraph operator o. c. Schiery has
resigned as assistant superintendent Of the
Reformed Sunday school, and will move
with his family 10 Lehighton.
We are pleased TO state that Mrs. Dill
dine SNYDER Is Improving in health after a
long and serious illness.
Rev. Reltz Is the new pastor Of the N.
y, church to succeed ReY. Burt.
Nm
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-03-29

--"Thou shalt not commit adultry," was
tbs subject of very interesting and in
structiye sermon in st. Johns church by
Rev. T. A. Huber on Sunday. The dis
course was replete with excellent sugges-
tioAs and moral deductions.
Last Thursday while following her
household duties Mrs. Levi Kern was strick.
en- with paralysis, from which she died the
same evening. Interment took place on
Tuesday IN the st. Johns cemetery.
%. o. Blose is again running on his
huOksteFing route, and as usual is fully
prepared to supply his customers with the
best fish and oysters at lowest prices,
Thomas Stroll and family,of Hazards S,
recently moved TO Fire Line, where they
are comfortably located in the Fred Hertzog
property,
George Kline, one Of the oldest citizens
Of MiIlport, was buried on Friday at the St.
Johns church, of which he was a member.
Work has been commenced on the new
dynamite factory. August Noll, our pop
ular builder, has the contract.
Mrs. James Beer, we regret to say, is
quite seriously III with complication of
diseases.
Chicken cholera prevails extensively
and fatllay among fowls in this section.
Samuel Blose leased the BENZ. Blose
farm and has taken possession.
Our public schools will close six
months term Monday week,
CONFIDENCE.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-03-29
NEWsY MEIsaPoRr-

Local JumbIes Strung Together by IN,
"s trolier." Things that will Interest YOU.
-Weissport borough was recently noti
fled by the County Commissioners thai
they would have to refund to the county
ali monies thus far paid for the maintain.
ance of one Milton Deibert, now in the
Asylum for the Insane at Danville. The
borough claims that Deibert was not a
resident of Weissport, never having been
assessed or paid tax here, and consequently
that they are not responsible for his keep
ing. The case will be tested.
The school directors of the new Inde-
pendent School District have, during the.
past ten days, viewed several sites on which
TO locate the new brick school house. It
will be somewhere on Cemetery Hill, likely
near the old building. 1t will have eight
rooms and befurnished in good style. The
cost, it is thought. will be somewhere in
the neighborhood of 81, 900 or $4,000.
I'm connection with the Campbell-Hls-
key affair 1t is rumored that Alfred Oswald
heard threats made bY the former against
the now deceased. Mr.. Oswald authorizes
MS 10 state that ;hs same is misunder-
standing and false rumor, he never having
heard any threats whatever by Campbell.
AT last the l.. d s. railroad company
have put up the guard gates suggested,
talked of and recommended by the people
and the grand jury of this county. Now,
II the L. G. & N. Co., would only do some
thing with the old bridge crossing the canal
there would be perfect peace in the town.
The finest line of wall paper in this
section of the county can be found at
W. F. Biery's drug store. It includes latest
styles at the lowest possible prices. Before
purchasing elsewhere call here.
Handsome designs in wall papers,
borders, ceiling decorations, &C., at Biery's
Drug Store. Prices the very lowest in this
section. Don'tfall to call before purchas-
ing elsewhere.
The water was let in the canal on
Friday and the carrying of coal will soon
commence. Boatmen hereabout are rub |
bing down their mules and fixing up their
harness.
The dark messenger Of death raped |
at the Franklin Exchange stables one day |
recently and ''called' Bob Rehrg's valu-
able trotter hence. G'lang
Bob Rehrig is now an Alentownian.
He entered this week on the duty of bar
tender at the Keystone Hotel owned by
George Sebring.
Charles Roth, of Hamburg, Pa, who
was visiting here with his family several
weeks ago, extends hearty thanks for Kind
treatment received.
Joseph f. Rex, our popular -four, feed
and furniture man, was at Harrisburg, at
tending a re union of old soldiers this
week.
Squire Chester Buck, who ably fills
position in the Custom House at
Philadelphia, has moved his family to that
city.
Miss Clara Miller is home from a
pleasant visit to her sister in Brooklyn,
N. Y.
William H. Garris, of Wilkesbarre, is
visiting John Zeigenfuss on Union Hill.
Frank Herman and wife, spent Sun
day at Slatington with many friends.
&C. A. Goth does finest paper hanging
and interior decorating. See him.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-03-29
PEOPLE WHO COME AND GO.
Personal Gossip about People who visi
and go Visiting.

Personal Gossip about People who Visit
and go a Visiting.
Mr.. Ben. Kester has returned from
Maryland, Virginia and Delaware where
he has been for sometime past in the in.
tersst of the celebrated Home Fertilizer.
which is reYolutionizing everything in the
line of manufactured phosphates both for
cheapness and the excellence of results.
He disposed of the entire state of Virginia
and made several county right sales IN
Maryland. He expects to make another
trip to the same section in the course of a
few weeks.
w. H., son of Joseph Seidle, the
baker, will leave for Kansas, on Saturday
evening where he contemplates staying for
some time. He has the best wishes of
many friends.
Prof. Ed. Chubb, of Fredericksburg,
Pa, was guest of Howard Chubb, on
north First street, during the wa6k.
Milton Roth, wife and daughter, of
Hamburg, Pa, visited Joseph Seidel and
family, fol few days this week.
Harry f. Sweeny and wife, of Drifton,
were visitors with the cold folks at home,"
during this week.
Major U. S. Grant Tobias, of Mauch
Chunk, was in town Sunday seeing many
friends.
Irwin DeFrehn and wife, of Allen
town, were visiting friends in town oyer
Sunday,
The genial II. A. Berkemeyer, of Al
lentown, circled here last Friday.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-03-29
Normal Snnnre Gema.

Miss Emma L. Seldle, our estimable
assistant postmistress, was visiting Mauch
Chunk and Lansford during las. week, and
she speaks of having had very delightful
time.
Communion services will be held on
Sunday In the st Johns church, at which
time Rev. Strauss, the pastor, will confirm
a large class Of catechumens.
The Sacrament Of the Lords Sumner
will be observed by the Brick church con.
gregation on Sunday-ReV. A. Bartholo-
new will otiiciate.
Base ball is receiving some agitation
hereabOuts, but the prospects for organic
ing club are slim.
Indications for q successful term OF
the Normal Institute are bright.
e. j. Mcdaniel is visiting the Hoosier
state of Indiana.
An eleven-yeaI-old son of Edward
Sitter, died Thursday morning last and
was buried at the Brick church Saturday.
In their sore affiictioA the bereayed parents
have the sincere sympathy of many friends
and neighbors. Dash.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-03-29


There was happy time at the residence of
our esteemed townspeOple Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. o.
Bryan. on Monday evening. 1t was one Of those
few-and-far-between pleasant occasions where
everybody tries 10 make everybody else thor,
oughly happy. However, Mr.. B. was the hap
piest Of them all, for Il was complete surprise
TO him. His good and accomplished wife plan
ned and executed 1t with adroitness that few
ladies' possess. By some ruse she managed to
get him away from his place Of business early In
the evening. While he sat In the reading room
entertaining his little folks, never thinking that
the Yhirligig of time at that very hour was carry
ing him past the thirty-Atth milestone OF his
liie's journey, an Of sudden there was a rap at
the trout door, and presently TO his wondering
eyes there stepped iAtO tile parlOr full dozen
OF oddly-dressed but Jolly people. They made
an immediate charge on Mr.. b., drove him from
one place 10 another until he was forced 10 sub.
NIT to an unconditional surrender, Phen the
fun began. He could not tell "who was Whs. %
There Grandmother NaGrOm, Baby Bunting,
Topsy Nightingale, Angelne OneTwo-T Three,
Arizona Bill and his slender bride OF the far
west, Miss Dmklesplel, Miss walkbothways.
eight fantastic specimens Of humanity. He
laughed and he guessed, and he guessed and he
laughed, but eyerytlme he guessed, he guessed
wrong. In due time all the masks disappeared
and his jolly good friends made second charge
on him Many were the eongyaulatlohS, and
many we're the kind wishes Soon after Mrs.
B. invited ths party TO the dining room and seat.
ed them around large table fairly loaded down
with all the delicaoies Imaginable Baby Bunt
ing was toast-master and occupied a very con.
spieuous seat. Topsy didn't say much, but she
did slot Of eatin." Mr.. BIS appetite was never
better, All did nill justice TO themselves and n
the solemn occasion. The remainder 81 the
evening was spent VI pleasant DOnVValiti III
came, an joined IN wishing Mr. aud Mrs' BIyaa
many, many yeaFs OF continued health, hapDi,
ness ana pfqsneriiy, assuring them thar ihey
uons Of the happy occasion.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-03-29
ORIGINAL CHEAPCASH STORE


Gents, do you know what perfect fitting
shirt is like ?
We believe many OF you do not
We know there's scarcely more provoking
thing than a misnt shirt.
We can give you perfect FIT.
We ask trial, as that only will reveal the
comfort they lmpart to the wearer. We sell the
best shirts for the money TO be had anywhere.
This Is a broad assertion, but you'll more than
confirm Il upon examination. II doesn't matter
whether you've paid si75 or s2.vO for a shirt
elsewhere, wen equal or surpass It for n great
deal less.
Here's to the pOintl
Wen sell you the BEST WEARING and
BEST FITTING White Dress Shirts at So 90 a
half dozen, or SiiO piece unlandried; 100 a
half dozen, or si.25 piece laundred
Don't Judge by the price, come and see the
SHIRTS.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-03-29
Onrbon CountN,a aInsnne.

Carbon County Commissioners with
pFomptness have forwarded
bills 10 the several oYerseers of the poor in
the districts having patients in The Dan
Vile Asylum. The rate charged is 81 per
week aud the amount paid by the county
for their keeping must be refunded by the
district. The total will likely aggregate
several thousand dollars. The following
districts are responsible from the dAte
patients we're admitted
Aauch Chunk, 2nd Ward Charles shnlt,
October ~, lss6; Zach Hartman, October 5i. 1851
Lower TOwamensing-Maftin Snyder, Sep,
tember IS, 1887. ~
kidder-fimOthy Getz, June 20, 1880.
kast Aauch Chunk-Miehael Boyle, June
70, 1888.
MeisspOrt- Milton DeibeFt NpYamher I, isss
nklin-Jama9 5pQln, January u, 1870
LehlgltOn- SUSANNA Hbntz, January 2f fSqO
Penn Forest-'BOhn Wasser, October 2G. isst
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-03-29

There are
many white soaps.
each
represented to be
"just as good as the Ivory"
They are not.
but like
all counterCeits,
they lack
the peculiar
and remarkable
qualities Of
the genuine,
Ask FeV
Ivory Soap
and
insist upon haViRE K.
lis sold everywhere.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-03-29
lUINT


Mr. EDIToRi- Xop must have been mis-
ipIog~ed about the action of the Lansford
school board. The motion to which you
refer was not TO endorse me for the super
intendeney. According "a the minutes
published, Il was quite a different motion.
NV candidacy is endorsed by the six direc-
tors. Yours respectfully,
Lansiord, Mar, "A, 80. As. BE1sFr.