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The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-05-02
RAILROAD GOSSIP.

1.-THE Board of Directors of the Le-
high Coal & Navigation Company met
Tuesday and declared the usual semi
annual dividend of 21S per cent.
tThe Central Railroad of New Jersey,
has purchased alarge tract of land near
Elizabethport, N. j., on which they pro-
pose to build carshops capable of giving
employment to 1000 hands.
tThe Jersey Central Roads time table
will be changed on May 10 when the
down trains will have even numbers
and the up trains odd numbers. The
figures have been the reverse heretofore.
1.-THE Lehigh Valley Railroad have a
large force of men at work cleaning up
the island at Laury Station. The
Company intended putting the same
in frst-class shape and use it for pic
mic ground.
tCalvin w. Wilhelm, son of Pay
master Wilhelm, of the Lehigh Valley
road, has been granted a patent on an
automatic railway signal. This signal
| is set and locked by means of lever
depressed by the wheels of a train and
actuating a series of locking levers and
latchos, the semaphore being released
by the closing of am electric circuit as
the train proceeds. The electrical parts
are so arranged that one battery al
each station operates two magnates
and train may be signaled block
and half to the rear.
tThe practice of coupling cars by
hand has resulted in manning and kill
ing thousands of brakemen in the
United States But an improvement
is noted. According to statistics giveI
by the Engineering News, railroad com
panies chat practically own half the
track in the country and that operate
100000 cars are now putting the auto
matte coupler on all their new cars
On the 1st of January, 1891, $4,000 cars
or about one-tenth of the whole mum
Der in the United States, we're equipped
with the safety coupler. Twice as many
roads used the system in 1890 as in 1889
and at the present rate of progress i
will not be long before all the leading
roads will be using this life-savinl
device.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-05-02
roLp TFRsE TERMS.

SDoylestown has a $4,000 debt,
sEman's Furnace is under repairs.
sMilton is now lighted with the cleo
tric.
sTyphoid fever is reported prevalent
in Chester.
sCambria county liquor licenses top
100000 this year.
sA West Chester dairy makes up 500
pounds of butter daily.
sMain line Pennsylvania carried 20,
,263 passengers last year.
SPotatoes sold at a Hatboro public
sale last week at Sl.50 bushel.
SNew Baltimore and Ohio shops are
to be built at Connelisville.
sThe German Catholic paroehial
school at Homestead, just. completed,
cost $4,000,
sAlilton car shops are turning out
thirty y-six-foot gondola every forty-two
minutes.
sA 81 500 pipe organ has been added
to Allentown's Masonic Hall.
SSteelton had a 173 per cent. census
increase, jumping from 2,447 to $3.50.
sLehigh Chassis of the Reformed
Church meets at Fleetwood May Is.
sFayette county June sessions docket
shows up thirty-four cases.
sTrout lS inches in length are being
taken from the Lake at Eagles Mere.
sAthens has organized Young Mems
Christian Association with l40 mem
bers.
sSoldiers' Orphans Sixteeners have
their annual reunion at Reading
August IS, 10, 20.
sErie Transit Company, with $780,
0O0 capital, will girdle that city with
electric railways.
sTwo thousand trout fry were recent
ly put into the Wissahickon creek in
= Whitpain township.
! sFirst retail liquor licenses granted
in Washington county in fifty year,
goes to the new town of Chartered.
sSunbury Nail Mill, built in 1882 a
cost of $4,000, and with a $4,000
e debt and 5000 kegs Of nails on hand
; has closed permanently because ther
> is no demand for its product.
l sSouth Bethlehem Town Council ha
n decided to look more carefully afte
the work of the Assessors in the comm
- spring assessment, because lots al
sessed at 500 are held at $1,000.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-05-02

At special meeting of the Borough
Council last Friday evening it was de-
cided to illuminate the town with cleo
tricity. Two propositions were before
Councils First the arc light at $50 per
Annum; second, the incandescent light
at Sl5 per annum. 1t was deemed best,
by advise of A. II. Bowman, superin-
intendent of the Allentown Light and
Power Co., TO employ the incandescent
light for illumination, and Council &C
cordingly voted so lights for the town
at an annual cost of $3.50. The lights
will be swung in the centre of the
streets and have the new patent re-
hector, and burn all night and every
night during the year,
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-05-02

On Tuesday evening, May 9th, the
members of Epworth League of the M.
II. Church will render the following
program: Devotional Exercises; Scrip
ture Reading, Alice Mccormick; Bible
Quotations, "History of Lehighton," {"
abraham Wolfe; Instrumental Solo,
Maud Wheatley; Sketch, "Florence
Nightingale" Florence Koons; Duet,
Blanche Kramer and Tillie Ratcliff;
Select Reading, Lizzie Schochi Quota
tions, Rules of Etiquette; Solo, May
DUNCAN; Referred Questions: Who was
NeroY by Robert Hollenbach; question
Where is the largest bell in the worldi
BY Lewis Driebelbies; Duet, Bertha
Hollenbach and Mabel Wheatley, &C
companied by Lizzie Lentz; Exercises
interspersed with League music. A
cordial invitation is extended to all.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-05-02

Rev. A. R. Bartholomew preached his
ninth anniversary sermon in Trinity
Reformed Church Pottsville, Sunday
morning. He came here nine years ago
to-day, and since that time has paid of
a $4,000 mortgage and contracted for
an elegant new church. The congrega-
ton has doubled since he took hold.
Rev Bartholomew formerly resided
in this city where he still has many
friends who win be pleased TO hear OF
his success.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-05-02
Edltor Faust Tor the Legislature.

of tbe Weatherlv Herald. found Ills wav
into the city yesterday from German
town, where he is visiting. Mr.. Faust
takes quite a part in the Democratic
politics of Carbon county, and may be
a Legislative candidate next year
Weatherly has the largest silk mill in
the State but one, and the Lehigh
Valley Car Shops employ roo men.
This leads Editor Faust TO put in a
power press and rush the Herald
miRhtily.-S Sundays Phila. Times.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-05-02
BOwMANsToWN.

"A large barn on the farm of ex-
Judge Meendsen was totally destroyed
by fire on Monday morning. The ami
mails were saved. The origin of the
fire is unknown. The loss is partly
covered by insurance.
Mr.. Wolford's family on arriving
here from Mercer county, last Friday
evening, were greatly surprised by a
large number of members from st.
Johns church, who had assembled
at the organists residence with boun-
tiful store of provisions for the family
Mr.. w and family were much overcome
by the kindness of their reception.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-05-02

Joseph Matusckewiz big joe, Bosso
Finko and John Barno, three men
whose fame was on everybody'5 lips
and waited to many lands in February
last, and whose almost miraculous es-
cape from death was one Of the most
interesting Of the danger annals Of the
Anthracite mines, visited Mahanoy
City Monday, and, so heeting is fame
and unsubstantial the popularity Of an
hour, found no more thans bakers
dozen Of people who we're willing to
pay 70 see them,
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-05-02
Spring, 1891.
Cassimeres,
W orsteds,
Corkscrews,
Cheviots, &C., 81

These are seasonable ~
RIGS and we have them in a
the newest styles and effects.
The markets were searched fm
the best and here they are IN
great array at all prices. Our
reputation as merchant tailors h
established. We make the bcst
fitting clothing at the lowest
figure, two important facts to be
BONE in mind when you think
Of getting measured for new
clothing, We would like you
to call and see us before YCu
leave your measure elsewhere.
N. B.-only one word more. Don't forraa
that we have unpacked new things IN season.
able Footwear for Men, Women and Ohndrea,
also Gents Furnishings.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-05-02

This supervisors of each and every
township of this commonwealth are by
law required to maintain at the inter
section of all public roads in their dis.
tricts pointers, or index boards, the
same is to be affixed to posts, if trees
are not convenient, for pointing out
the name of the town, village or place
TO which such roads lead, and the dis
lance thereto in miles. Neglect to dc
so subjects the supervisors to penalty
of $40.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-05-02
An Unluekr Crew.

Tilghman Miller, head brakeman on
freight train drawn by engine No. 81,
fell off the engine at East Penn Thurs
day night and was seriously injured.
Miller lives back of Weissport He
makes the third member Of the crew
Injured within a week-the other two
being Henry Wisler, killed, of Franklin,
and Martin Nicholas, Of this town, who
sustained a broken leg and internal
injury by a late wreck
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-05-02
SHORT HITS.

TLansford wants base ball park
and base ball club, of course
TLadies who received invitations to
contribute to the festival should give
an early response.
TPhilipsburg plays here Saturday
afternoon. Game called at 3:15 sharp.
Don't miss it.
ITO the first player in the home club
making home run Deifenderfer, the
cigar, man, will present a box of
cigars.
TDrifton has re-organized with the
following players: Jennings, captain;
O'Hara, Mulvey, Logan, Tigbee, Nc
Garvey, Mcclellan, McGeady, Joe and
John McGeady.
TWeatherly will have a base bawl
club. The association was organized
this week with the following officers
Manager, John Musselman; secretary,
f. w. Smith. After a little practice
they will have box at the post office
for challenges.
lLehighton wants a date with the
famous Lewiston "Bluestockings. 4"
You are too quick brother Reber, our
players have not yet disturbed the
quiet of winter from the diamond. We
shall have tussle later on.-From
Lewiston cor to Hazleton Plain
| Speaker
TJeanesville has organized with
Percy Hayden as manager. The fol
lowing players have signed: o. Monag-
han, Jas. Monaghan, Ed. Monaghan,
MacFarlane, Schmear, Frank Breahm,
John Breahm, Zeirdt, Ward, Watts,
Miller, Heyes, Nelson, Food. They
will play here on June 49,
TThe Critic, of Allentown, says in
reference to Lehighton: "Wait until
the Catasauqua team gets a game with
the buffers from up the Valley and
the result will be decidedly different y
1t strikes us Catasauqua had lots Of
chance TO "don Lehighton last season,
but the record don't show much for
Catasauqua. We'd advise the CLANS to
take tumble.
TJeanesville is already scheduled for
the following games: May 8, open
May 16, Mahanoy City at Jeanesville;
%, Jeanesville at Tamaqua; 80, Jeanes-
vile two games at Drifton; June 6
Jeanesville at Lehighton; June ID
, Drifton at Jeanesville; June 20, Lehigh
ton at Jeanesville; 27, Jeanesville al
Mahanoy City; July A, open; July IL
| ramaqua at Jeanesville; July Is, Jeanes
Vile at Drifton; July %, Catasauqua a
Jeanesville.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-05-02

After an illness of two months sup
erinduced by la grippe Catharine, wife
Of Manassas Aeker, of Franklin town
ship, died Sunday evening. Deceased
was born on February 3, 1877, in North
ampton county; in 1887 she was married
to Manassas AcSer. Twelve children re-
suited from their union, of which num-
bers FIVE, with the husband, SURVIVE
Frank and John, in this town; Charles
in Franklin; Mrs. David Schafer, and
Mrs Chas. Rehrig, Of Scranton. Inter
ment took place Wednesday afternoon
Rev Wuchter, of the Lutheran ohurct
officiating.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-05-02

On Saturday, May 2, at one o'clock,
p. m, Edward Raber and J. X. RiekeTt,
assignees of Solomon Walck, will sell
at public sale, on the premises in
Walcksville, Franklin twp, a variety OF
personal property. See bills.
-On Saturday, May 8, at one O'Clock
D. m, Elizabeth Zeller, will sell at pub
iic sale on the premises in Franklin
twp, valuable real estate and personal
property. See bills.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-05-02

The celebrated musical family gave
one of their justly popular entertain
ments in the Opera House, Tuesday
evening, and won the applause of a
large audience by the excellence OF
their recitals. To specially enumerate
the program would occupy too much
room, let it suffice that the entertain
ment by this talented family was of the
good, gooder, coolest kind, and that all
present were much pleased.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-05-02
he Carbon Advocate
PEOPLE on TIE GO.

Flash pictures of Familiar Faces Coming
and Going.
Ed Brannix, Of Philadelphia, was
In town over Sunday.
Mrs. H. V. Mortimer, Jr., is visit
ing her parents, at Bethlehem.
Mime host Semmel, of the Gilbert
House, Weatherly, was closing digits
with old acquaintances here and at
Weissport Monday. His visit here was
for the purpose of investing in horse
flesh for his livery.
DIR. w. w. Reber, railway surgeon
for the Lehigh Valley Railroad in this
section, is at Buffalo, N. Y, this week
attending a meeting of the National
Association of Railway Surgeons, of
which he is member.
"A tall, gray haired gentleman in
town for a few hours on Monday even
ing was ]. Irwin Steel, of Ashland, Pa,
proprietor of the Acknowledgment and
Advocate and the Travellers Age, of
Philadelphia. Mr.. Steel is, perhaps,
one of the Oldest newspaper men in
Schuyllkill county.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-05-02

Mauch Chunk merchants pay one
cent an hour for l6 candle electric
light. Mahanoy City business people
pay Sl00 per month. Families their
pay rs cents for first Light and co cents
for second, Weatherly merchants pay
35 cents per month per light Families
get first three lights for D cents after
that 20 cents is charged. Lehighton
people pay 90 cents for each light where
twelve are in use.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-05-02

Bishop Bowman will visit Europe
next month to hold the annual confer.
ences of the Evangelical Association.
He will probably return in July. Pre-
parations are under way for numerous
camp meetings in this vicinity the
coming summer. 1t is probable that
Bishop Bowman will accept some OF
the invitations to attend. The anti.
Bowman people will also have camp
meetings.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-05-02

Some subscribers are behind hand on
subscription, and we think It is about
time they should think of paying up
Let each one look at his direction tab
to see how he stands. Remittances
can be made either by postal money
order, draft, check, or by enclosing the
money in bills. Don't keep us waiting
long, as we need the money,
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-05-02
Rssnlutions or Condolenee.

At a meeting of Lehigh Council, No.
lOl, Jr. o. U. A. NJ, of Lehighton, Pa,
the following preamble and resolutions
were adopted:
WHEREAS, The Great Councillor Of the
tJniverse has deemed it wise in His Infinite
wisdom 10 call from our midst by. death Brother
Henry Wisler, Of Franklin, therefore ne u
RFSoLVED, That we bow in meek submls-
sion to the VIII OF the Great Councillor who
does all thinas Tor the best, and in whose annie
tiOns are always the dlspensatOn Of One who
moves In a mysterious way His wonders 70 per
form.
REsoLvEp, That to the sadly bereayed
family we tender q heartfelt sympathy 10 the
sad death OF a dutitul son,
REsOLvHD, Tnat Lehigh Council, ioi, TecOgni
Ees IN his d saith tho loss Of ON earnest, 1ealoul
brother and that our charter be draped fol
thirty days, copy OF these resolutions furnished
the family, that they be spread on the minutes
and printed 10 the CARBON ADVOCATE,
@. W. MORrHIMER,
JOSEPH BENNETT, Committe
WM. MCCORMICK, JR.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-05-02

For Blue and White Land Plaster,
Pure Bone Meal and Bone Super Phos-
pilates of highest grades for garden
Arner's IS the cheapest and best. A.
Arner & Son manufaclors New Mahon-
ing and Lehighton,
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-05-02

Wilson Frantz has opened his
iewelry store on Bankway and is ready
for business. All kinds of repairing
done neatly, cheaply and promptly. A
nice line of clocks, watches and jewelry
always on hand to select from, Give
me a call.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-05-02
ZERN'S

WE have placed on cur eQHnt-
ers a nice assortment Of BoHs
and Childrens Ready Mf1s
Clothing in all the seasonable
effects. The prices on hsus
goods are marked at the lowuE
figures. 1t will pay yOa tS
postpone buying until you sa-
anime our assortment.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-05-02


SATURDAYS GAMB.-rhe Lehiohton
club opened the season last Saturday,
when they played the strong Alert
club OF Phillipsburg The weather was
very unfavorable for ball playing-be-
ing cold and blustry, but notwith-
standing this drawback, an enthusiastic
crowd, numbering over six hundred
we're on the grounds ready to cheer
their favorites to victory. The Alerts
presented a strong front, played fine
game, and we're only beaten after a
hard tussle. The Lehighton presented
Lukens and Simmons in the points
while Dewitt and Raub, did the bat
terry work for the Alerts.
The game was called with the Lehigh-
ton at the bat,and when the old favorite
Jennings, stepped up to the plate, be
was loudly applauded, he responded
with a safe drive to left, stole second,
and came home on Raub's throw to
catch him at second, Simmons waited
for a good one and was rewarded with
base on balls, only to be thrown out
at second on a close decision, Christ
man and Horner both struck out.
Ryan for the Alerts flied out to Jen-
nings, Ferguson was retired on pretty
running catch of Mantz, and Dewitt
was retired at first
In the second inning Lehighton was
retired without a run but the Alerts
covered up matters. Raub hit safe to
right, Connolly fouled to Simmons,
Mutchler was hit by pitcher, Tetus
struck out, Edinger hit safe to right
and Raub scored, Ryan out at first.
No more runs we're scored until the 9th
inning the fielding being sharp on
both sides.
In the 9Th Mantz was retired at first
but Jennings got in a beautiful three
baser to left centre and scored on a
lose hit to right by Christman, thus
earning the only run in the game.
The Alerts failed to score.
In the 7th Chambers led with a two
hagger to right; Lukens hit in front of
plate and reached first on an error;
Chambers in the meantime doing some
good sprinting reached home on the
error. Lehighton failed to score after
this, but the Alerts made things rather
interesting in their half of the 8th.
Ryan flied out to Enbody; Ferguson hit
safe to right; Tallman out at first; De
Witt reached 1st on balls; Connolly
reached LIST on Chambers error, and
Ferguson scored; Horner fieldedMutch-
ler's hit to 1st, leaving two men on
basesi neither side scored in the 9th
and the first game was over and won.
The fielding of Lehighton was especi-
ally brilliant Enbody captured ball
from Titus bat in the 7th which looked
good for two bases; the work of Jen-
ming at 3rd was admirable, he putting
lots of vim and dash in his playing;
Chambers at short covered lots Of
ground and Horner while he had but
little to do, showed that he is a good
one, while Christman played first like
veteran. The pitching of Lukens
was fairly good but the cold weather
operated very much against him, and
he will do still better work under more
favorable circumstances. Simmons
caught him in good shape, and played
hard to win. The management is en-
deavoring to strengthen the team in
its weakest point batting, and with
practice and liberal patronage we will
have a stronger nine than ever, The
score by innings follows:
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-05-02

cTUBER's SHAVING SALOON, opposite the
- ADVOCATE OFFIgE, is headquarter1 for
shaving. hair cutting and shampOoing' GALL,
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-05-02

Earned rnn Lehighton a., two base
hit, (Chambers) base hit (Jennings)
base on balls, by Lukens 2, by Dewitt
2, struck out by Lukens 6, by Dewitt
IL, bases stolen, Jennings, Raub and
Ryan, passed ball, Simmons, Time of
game 1.0h
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-05-02
JOSEPH BENNETT, Comm
WM. MCCORMICK, JR. }

The incandescent light at Nc
Ralvey's on north First street. throws
Nght OYer 500 feet,
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-05-02
BOYS
and
.CHILDRENS
CLOTHING

Along with our assortment of
boys clothing we carry the
usual line Of Boots, Shoes, Slip
pers, Rubbers and Gents Furn-
ishings. In this line the ex-
cellence of our goods has been
well established. Only the
best things go at the lowest
prices. Postpone buying until
you see our assortment.
ZERN'S.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-05-02
Hoods SaFsapaFiIIa
100 Doses One Dollar

80 TO FRS RODERER, under the Exchange
VI Hotel, Bank street, for smooth shave ora
fashionable hair cut. l8- Closed on sundays
ROeder's Hair tonic, cures Dandruh We carry
10 stock full line OF fancy toilet articles at low
est prices and we are the only place 10 town
where you can buy Bender's Cream Tor the ihea.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-05-02
Spring and Summer Millinery
DISPLAY AT
MISSALVENIAG GRAVER'H
Millinery Emporium.

The styles are the newast On
the market Every place was
carefully searched for the newest
ideas and ha ndsOmest effests in our
line, and we feel sure that Our
new spring and summer stock rep
resents the cream OF the best. We
cordially invite you to cOme and
see us, Q famine our goods aaA
learn prices.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-05-02

and other popular makes
1t is the talk of the street that, at
an early day, David Ebbert will raze
his old buildings on First street and
{ erect a three story brick block Such
/ an improvement would be more than
- appreciated by our people. Go at it
Q Davyl
Q If negotiations now pending are
!. successful it is probable that Lehigh-
d ton will have another hotel-one that
,. will eclipse any and everything in the
,, county. II will have all modern con-
Q veniences. Money is back of it.
Lehighton needs such an institution.
a -"When My Ship Comes Over the
q Sea" as sung by Denman Thompson's
- Ouartette in "The Old Homestead is
n the latest musical hit by the popular
song writer, Will L. Thompson. Price
seventy-five cents. Published by Viii
L. Thompson & Co., 259 Wabash Ave.
o Chicago.
l., This town has q number of giddy
,s girls who make it alpractice to jump OF
moving coal trains on the Lehigh Vale!
railroad Some day they will meet witt
ne an accident It's wonder they would
eT MT have more respect for themselves
and act more like ladies'
no The Lehighton Cemetary Compan,
ie, will meet Saturday evening for tn
enr, purpose Of electing two new director
and a treasurer to i'll the vacancie
ed caused by the deaths of Reube
nc Fenstermacher and Frederick Brinl
nj man.
Tor Speaking of the necessity of fanlil
ed support fer country newspaper
YES Chauncey NJ Depew said recently
"That journal will have the longel
tee life, the greatest influence and the be:
profits. which admits to its columns, q
A.. far as possible, only such matter as Il
vs editor would willing narrate at bis ow
table, We Try TO be that way
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-05-02

Flash pictures of Familiar Faces Coming
and Going.