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HEMS of LOCAL INTEREST
Rml "Does Chesnutt lie t"
finntzberger pays tlie highest
nr. fHeland a lul of 12 broke
i .ui rm at the wrist in a fall on
jurmUy evening of last week.
r lave this woek added a new
...
,rrcfiix)inlent from Sehnsgrove.
!e in good one.
tr..rMv.ln Dorn loft this week
iwiiil the winter with her sinter,
L Miller in Baltimore.
n.o rWroville hunters last Sat-
nUy returned from a week's hunt
n, Seven Mountains witn a lour-
m imv - -
Lng buck. v e nave not learned
ho ihot lnui.
APeniiH township butcher recent-
hot a bull twice in the head that
oozed out of the bullet-
Its and Htill the beeve refused to
1.
a ITolfrirli. Mihh Keiirns
Mioa j
Raver Springs, ana jnsses nosa
re and Rhoda Vanzandt were
lcomo cullers at our omco on Mon
ti.
Hurry Miller'of Jackson township,
it a wild turkey on tho farm of
Lid 'Wetzel one day last week
bt weighed 17 pounds'.'
'Aunt'' Maria Stahlneckcr of
Mfburcu fell on Thursday eve-
re of lattt week and broke her left
In at the wrist. She also badly
uised her face in the fall.
iTlie eld storo-house of Witten-
krandSon was last week' rolled
the lot immediately south of the
V will 1m riivovf oil into A
U lJ.V . "J V. ' ' ' -
I tiling." A. W. Bowersox did the
rfneeriug.
I'rof. LoiHftte s Memory bystem
Creating greater interest than ev-
in all parts of the country, und
tsoiis wishiiic to imnrove their
lmory hhould send for his pros-
tu free as advertised in another
nun. 11-28 4v.
lour wasted cheeks may have nil
plumpnes nud bloom of health
lUgU your use of Ayer's Sarsa-
iilla. This time-honored remedy
leads the van. It improves di-
;ion, purities tlio blood, and in-
rutes the system. Give it n trial
llie harsh, drastic purgatives,
e deemed so indispensable, have
n place to milder and more
tlfully prepared laxatives j hence
treat and growing demand for
k's Pills. Physicians cvery-
re recommend them for costive-
S indigestion, nud liver com-
IUt8.
L G. Horuberger will make sale
tlie personal effects of Albert
ilel in Perry township, on Fri-
, Dec. 20, when he will offer for
2 fine cows, 2 heifers, 2 calves,
buggy, hay by the ton, an al-
t now A. B. Chase fc Co., double
P Cabinet Orc-an nml nthpr
ilea. A credit of 7 months on
urub over 5.00. Sale at 10
pet td.
S. Pawling is proving himself
of the most efficient mail agents
inted under the new adminis-
r xie is running between
f lork and Pittsburg, and re-
iy stood an examination that re
'd extraordinary abilitv ITa
len placed iu charge of a "pa-
and his salary increased.
kreRsman AtVi
judgement when he eudorsed
' WEH8 Recniojj. The survivors
l3lHt Regiment, P. V., will
their anuuil reunion at Selins
on December 13th. All are
cordially invited but ear
V requested to be present.
Ulebaeh will be with us. We
'i
ito niake this the most success
union the Regiment has ever
Persona intending to attend
-luosieu io notify me Becrc
r rresideut.
M. L. WiamsELLEB, Pres.
"icbtm, Sec. td.
. P a o "'.' -k TT TfD tt-w
MIDDLEBU11GH, SNYDER CO., PA., DECEMBER 12, 188!).
BARN BURNED.
Last night at about 7 o'clock, the
barn on Josephat Walter's farm,
immediately east of town and occu
pied by Joseph Bowersox, was dis
covered on Cro and in thirty minutes
was burned to the ground.
Willing hands aided, by a strong
south-east wind saved the other
buildings. Everything was gotten
out but a few farm implements, and
a set of carpenter fools, the hay and
straw. It was set afire on the hay
mow, but by whom and for what
purpose is a mystery. Loss about
50. Insured for !?.10.
Court was well attended on Tues-
and will probably cIoho to-dny.
Thomas J. Smith has been quite
ill for the last week, which rendered
him unable to appear at this term of
court in behalf of his clients, and
the consequences were that a num
ber of important cases hid to be
postponed. Wo hope our friend
Tom will soon bo on his feet again
We Wl to surrender our space
this week to our correspondents,
whoso interesting communications
could not 1)0 denied space Besides,
the. editor was kept busy talking
with the many welcome callers on
the Post most of whose names ap
pear ou this week's "Roll of Honor."
Even old man Boouasteil was crowd
ed out this week. He will be on
time next week with a full team and
a dog under the wagon.
Matrimonial Market. The follow.
ing marriage licenses have been
granted by the clerk of the Orphans
Court of Snyder county since the
last publication : ' ' " .
J Wm. Boyer, Washington twp.
Uvato Reich,
J John O. Blirader, Centroville.
( Alice Oberlin, Limestone twp.
jIAbsolom Kerstetter, Maitland.
( Emma 1 lowell, McClure.
.(Amnion Yearger, Krcnmcr.
(Mary A. Lamlis, "
Public opinion in regard to the
minder of Charley Hano is rapidly
changing ninco the release of Mar-
iiu ueurun. a great eilort was
made to get enough evidence to hold
tho young man for court which, ns
we have stated in previous issues ot
the News, proved fruitless. Now no
effort is being mado to convict or
hint criminating evidence against
him, but a new theory has arisen.
A young widower is now suspected.
He is tall and has frequently since
the crime acted suspiciously. This
is tho description we now learn, and
all that the persons whose suspicions
have be n aroused will tell. It is
said this young man was in tho store
the night the inventory was com
pleted, and tho amount announced,
when young Hano dived down in his
pocket with his hand and remarked,
I will have to go deeper than my
pile." It would seem to a casual ob
server that the young man hud the
money with which to nurchaso tho
store in his pocket. At all events,
the man now suspected is receiving
a largo amount of quiet attention.
ounOury Jtw.
Good Joke on Snideb. We do not
mean on the individual Snyder, but
a good joke on Snyder county. All
the Reporter readers know the itin
erant missionary, Brother Hershey,
whose field is tho United States, On
tario and takes in Snyder county too.
For tho love of tho cause, Brother
Hershey, like St. Paul, preaches free
of charge and distributes his, own
original tracts. While in Snyder
county in his good work it was dur
ing a hot political campaign. When
he enters a dwelling it is with the
scriptural salutation, and ho an
nounces his object at once, and en
tering the abode of one of the sover
eigns of Snyder the missionary put
the question at once and direct :
"Which side is this house on, on
the side of the Saviour or on ' the
other side t"
"Ef he is running on the Republi
can ticket, we have throe votes for
him, and if not, then wo all vote for
tho other fellow," came the response
from the head of the family. CVm
tre Jieporter.
NOT AFTER SOUP.
No, thank you, Tommy, wo are not
after any soup, and hence wo are not
making tlie complaint for ourselves,
but because it is very apparent, that
mo uoys iu .blue, in little Snyder,
are not getting many of the crumb
that (Iron from the Dolitical tuhlo.
and our article was moro particular
directed to our soldier Congressman,
who certainly has not done much
for tho soldier applicants for Sny
der countv. and its far nn w run
learn, not in t tie district. Tho latter
claiiNo of the Post's article, is a Hing
at a mend, that is not merited, and
might just as well have been omitted.
Tribune,
So. That will do. You have sin
gled out our Congressman as your
bird, mid why f "Because," you
say "ho has not xlono much for tho
soldier applicant of Snyder county."
The best soldier should be tho best
citizcri, and Mr. Atkinson is too ju
dicious a man to override the wishes
of the people favor to any ono in
dividual. Ask the employees of tho
Pension department at Washington,
arid you will not find a single Con
gressman who is better known, a
more frequent visitor, and more per
severing to forward tho claims of his
constituents than our little man on
crutches. Joe, it appears that you
are a Republican for "revenue only,"
as you cannot bo induced to squeal
for any cause whatsoever so long as
you are in tho "paste-pot," or in tho
"contingent expense fund" bowl.
Ckntiieville. Elias Bailey and
family of Ogallak, Kansas, arrived
here last week and aro staying with
relatives in this viciuity. Mr. Bai
ley will move with his family on his
farm in Washington township tho
coming spring.
'Wi'LJLi - -Heaver- of - St:pheneon
county, 111., visited friends in this
place receutly. .
John Benfer, of Nebraska, form
erly of this place, is visiting his pat
ents und many friends here.
John Shrader has bidden adieu to
single lile und taken unto himself a
pleasing little wife, Miss Alice Ober
lin of Limestone township, Each is
decidedly worthy of tlie other's af
fections, and that they will be ex
ceedingly happy is tho wish of their
host of friends.
John Roland and Reuben Longbuy,
both of MifHinhurg were in town,
Sunday evening. What are the at
tractions .'
There were several lino porkers
killed iu this town : Peter llartmaii
killed one weighed 471 lbs. Dr. Ken-
awel 2 ICS, 111, J. 11. Hart man 2 4.-.H,
410, L. A. Mertz 435, Jos. Loss, of
near town, 407, Valentino Walter
405, Tobias Sechrist 3S4, Allen Boyer
370, Uriah Weirick 351, Constable
Napp 344.
Paxto.nville. Mrs. Boardmau is
visiting her sister at Aline.
Mrs. Austin Gift spent a pleasant
Sunday with her daughter, Mrs.
Sterner, in Sunbury.
Our boys and gills made uood use
of tho vacation lust week. They
started in school with renewed
powers for study as well as to tor
ment tho toucher and tear thinirsun-
Bido-dowu in geueral.
Daisy Gift and Hettie Attig at
tended Iustituto a few days last
week.
Miss Lena Zelluer visited her pa
rents over Sunday.
Just now the very air is full of se
crets. Every person wonders what
every person is going to give to
their friends on Christmas.
Mr. A. S. Hassiuger, who at pres
ent has charge of the electric wires
at Elkius, W. Va., has come to the
conclusion that "It is not good for
man to bo alone." and has taken a
life companion in the person of Miss
fllinnio A. Royer of Gettysburg,
Ohio. We congratulate tho hannv
couple, and extend to them our sin
cere wishes for a successful, happy
life. May the influence and memory
of their homo be as the poet's vase
You may breuk. you may rulo the vuho if
you will.
Hut tbe icent of the wttos will cling to It
mill."
Billy Jones took a trin to Lewia.
town and Milroy this week.
Claibe.
Roll of Honor. The follwong
persons have naid their subscription
to the Post to tho dates opposite
their names. Should any mistakes
occur in these credits or on your pa
per please notify us :
C. A. Grimm, Jan. 1, 'S)'J
Jacob W. Reigle, Dec. 1, '80
David F. Wagner, Nov. 1, 'HO
Levi J. Romig, March '80
Michael Baney, July 1, '00
Meno Spriggle. July 1. '00
A. S. Pawling, Dec. 1, 'j0
Frank Steimley, Aug. 1, '80
L. L. Leitzell, July 8, '00
Dr. Morand Rothrock, Feb. 1, '01
H. D. Mitchell, Dec. I, 'm.j
Prof. Wonder. Mav 1. '00
Abraham Kuhns, June 1, '00
J. S. Kern, Jan. 1, ')1
John Wittcnniycr. March 1. '00
J. II. Bolig, Sep. 20, '00
Mrs. J. W. Seebold, Nov. 1, '80
J. D. Hare. Mav 1. '80
Jacob F. Herbster, July 1, '80
Geo. Klingler, Dec. I, '80
Jacob Nerhood, Nov. 22, '80
Emma Bowersox, Dec. 1, '00
C. P. Fiss, May 1, '"jo
Element Musser, March 1, '00
John W. Widter, Dec. 1, '00
Wm, L. Hassinger, April 1, '80
Frank Felmy, April 1, '00
Miss Jennie Weudt, Dec. 15, '00
S. F. Deibert, Aug. 1, 'oo
Y. H. Wagner, Aug. 1. '00
Geo, A. Brouse, Nov. 1, '00
Wut B. Smith, Aug. 15, '80
C. A.' Miller, Dec. 1, '00
F. P. Decker. Mav 1 '00
J. K. Stuck, Juno 1. '80
A..IC Middles war th, Dec. 1, '5)0
Fred Steimley, Juno 1, '50
Enoch Baker, Oct. 1, '00
Henry Harding, Jan. 1, '01
S. 0. Wik. March 1 '80
d. r.ft, i ...-.Aug is, 'oo
W. II. Fetterolf, Nov. 15, '1)0
C. F. Wagner. Dec. 1. '00
J. D. Hummel, April 10. '80
Amnion Dreese, April 1, '00
A. A. Ulsh, Dec. 1. '00
John Spaid, April 1, '00
Chas. Herbster, April 1, '00
R. B. Gross, May 1, '00
Thomas Swartz, Sent. 1. '80
A. W. Troxell, l),-e. 1, '00
Elias Specht, Dec. 1, '00
D. F. Krebbs, Dec. 15, '01
11. C. Krebbs, April 15. '80
J. C. Schunibaeh, Nov. 1, '80
Geo. Schambiicli, Dee. 1. 'Mil
John A. Shawvcr, June 1, .
Valentine Walter, Dec. I. '0
Hopnia Sampsel, Dec. 1, '00
V. G. Smith, Julv (!, 'uO
W. H. Coleman, J)i-e. I.
TliHin iM KnhliT, j.iu. iv v.i
Itr.i"! SauU.'i-, .I.tn. 1.
Ji iv Khci, K.-li. 1, ' )
H-tvliI OckiT. p..,'. l, Vj
lli'iiry Kelly. per. l, 'h
Mrs. K.ilo Muttcrii, Aurll I, 'w
s. II. lliMsliiKt'r. Jan. I. ai
Jusluli liliinuuiun, Auc. 1, 'Hit
Isuaf KIhIht, Jan. l, 'an
KM K.tIit. Jun. 1, wi
.).! IHlk'nr, Krb. 1. n
Jami'HO. HitImIit, .lulyl.'Nt)
Will. Miller, Sent. 1. '110
I,. J. MantxN k. Jun. 1. 91
K. 11. su-lnluii!r. May 1, 'w
J. H. Kix'kW.'r, pec 1, '
John Selp. imc. i,V7
F. I. K tutor. Muy i, 'vo
N. It. Homlif, Jan. 1. m
ZiH'Uiirluh PiiulikT, Auk. IS. 'Hv
U. II. lluuno, Jan. 1. 'VI
Luthur Miller, Due. 1, 'tt
Jacob Snyder, Jan. I, 'no
Inane: Moyer, March 1, 'no
Joliu UeuuliiKer, Pee. 1, 'o
W. P. lllltfiT. Ki'b. 1. 'Ml
K. J. Wotznl, Oct. 15. 'l
Isaac Enlley. Jan. 1, 'U
Tillman Wuldcr, May Ho
David WoUel. Jan. 1, '00
Josaphat Walter, Dec. 1, 'Nt
II. ('. Huhn, Nov. 15, 'hi)
Emanuel YaL'er, Jun. 13, '00
II. V. Soli uu re, May 1, 'o
U. J. Duck, Jan. 1, 'til
State Library. July 1. 'W
Samuel TrewLHt, Jun. 1, 'VI
W. II. HerbHter, June 1. 'vo
JauicH Shumun, Deo. 1, 'uu
Adam Smith, Dec. 1. 'MO
Samuel Uuuuibiicu, Oct. 1, 'bt
MARRIED.
Dec. 2. at Middleburirh. by Rev.
S. P. Orwig, James Border of Har
tleton, Union county, and Ida P.
Derr of Franklin twp.Snyder county.
Deo. 8. at the same place, bv Rev.
S. P. Orwig, John G. Shrader of
Centreville, and Alice Oberlin, of
Pennscreck.
DIED.
Nov. 25. in Penn twn..Geo.Romiir.
aged C7y, 8 mo., and (id.
Lowell. No sleighing yet ns some
of tho weather prophets predicted
there Mould bo in a few days after
the change of tbe moon.
Mrs. James Erb came very near
severing some of her fingers by hav
ing a butcher knife slip through her
hand.
Tho Crossgrove Hall hunters did
not find the accommodations as they
expected in Little Valley, so they
took the back track home tho same
day. Perhaps they were taken for
a band of desperados.
J. J. Mattern has added a big
porch to his house which makes a
big improvement. Philip Wile, con
tractor. Geo. Dunn has now in his posses
sion an Indian pony which he says
was the property of Captain Jack,
the Modoc chief.
'Squire Romig killed a 15 month
old hog that weighed 400 j. Will not
say 500 because that would be a lie.
His old friend, Jerry was on band
tho same as last fall to get his share
of kidneys, at which he can make a
full hand. U. No.
New Berlin. Our little town
seems to be very quiet and very lit
tle transpires worthy of notice.
L.mlVon Boyle of Washington,
D. C, the great "huiimrometcrist"
will lecture in the music hall on Fri
day evening, Dec. 20. Ho is a man
very widely known and comes very
highly recommended. It will be a
rare treat.
Our town was well pleased with
the entertainment conducted bv
Prof. Bible.
So as we bear, wo will keep up our
reputation in the musical convention.
Wo learn that oiirdirectorsarequito
active oguin iu the work. Let them
go ahead.
Mrs. Prof. Gobble who had been
seriously ill for a few weeks is now
convalescing.
The United Bret hern have begun
protracted meeting last week. A
number of the college students
preached the latter part of last week.
They have now two seekers.
The Lutherans will have Christ
mas services on that day. They are
the only church in our town that
will celebrate that day with i-peeial
services.
Work is being done ut the bridge
spanning Pciins Creek. The bridge
was considerably damaged by the
spring flood und again by the late
Mood. John.
SiJ.issoiiovK. The juvenile hearts
are made happy by the expectations
of a Merry Christmas. The differ
ent congregations are praticing dai
ly their Christmas exercises. Music
al entertainments lire the principal
features this year.
Last Saturday, whilo Mr. Samuel
Hurt man was iu tbe act of w ithdraw
ing a pin on the iron bridge, ho was
caught between two rods which sui
port the chord, and was severely
squeezed. Ho was ublo, however,
to walk home with assistance.
Miss Mary Kesler broke tho lower
part ot her limb by slipping ou the
uneven ground in front of her resi
dence.
Cupt. Gemberling, tho veteran
boatman, is lying dangerously ill
with typhoid und typhus fever. Wo
trust ho may pull safely through the
breakers and enjoy a long and
smooth suil hereafter.
The school children answer tho
call of tho bell with radiant faces
and beaming countenances show
ing that they availed themselves of
their long vacation tor getting ner
vous energy for their subsequent
school work.
Sav what you will about tho para
sites of the government, but do not
class us Hitch tho veteran, through
whoso sullerings, privations, and
bravery the blessings of liberty have
been vouch-sufed unto us and ours.
Thev should be tho emulation of
every American youth. Whatever is
dearly prized is eagerly sought anil
tenaciously maintained. and whoever
helps to sustain, cherish, and perpe
trate tuoso preciouM tilings is es
teemed in proportion to tho favors
received, or sought to bestow. With
this view of the matter, tho citizens
of Selinsgrove will welcome, on the
13th tnst.. tho annual Reunion of
the gallant 131st Regiment, those
veterans whoso fume is not contiuod
to our own borders. Novcs.
Col Conimllonrt. )
NO 4'.).
Reply to Daniel.
Mit. Hahihi:
I wondered who was so well
pleased with our Mile Society as to
call it "Angel." But I didn't need
to wait long, when D aiiiel riiiiii.
walking to the county seat with his
Angel in Disguise." We generally
"ouch" when the shoo lllM n.llmf
tight. But the tune is somewhat
changed now one of tho member is
an "Angel," or she is supposed to
be a member. That must bi-.i ln. L v
one. Since I am interested in the
Mite Society I can't help being a
little curious. Daniel says an "An
gel" means a "messenger." That's
true, but at the same time all "mes
sengers are not "Ain'i Is " Tl...
messengers" meant in l).mi, Pu
feretices were simply men sent on
an errand by order of their masters.
I don t suppose they were even
"Angels in disguise." Daniel says,
"But there are other iingels who
would like to have all the Angelic
Honor," well now they have an un
disputed right to this 1 mfiiir it f lutv
ure "Angels." Now Daniel describi-K
the "Angel" as follows t,.
sit in front; give a smih. totheuu
dionco ; have long talks with the par
son ; shake hands and have a w ord
in all church u flairs" Ac. I third- if
quite right for an Antrel IC 11,'l'silll (,
sit up front ami w hen necessary give
l lie audience a smile : as to talking
witn llie parson and s hakim l.m.lu
if she be a young lady and the par
son isn't very old. it's altoe-etl i pi ii ii.
tural to do ho. And as to giving her
opinion in Church a flairs I suppose
its because her opinion is recognized
us worth having. But how he can
compare the desire of this "Angel"
with thn actions and desires of b
solom isn't very ch ar. I think Dan
niel would better wait for actions of
a dilTc rent nature than those given
above, before he makes this com
parison. Perhap-t Daniel i:, gifted
w ith some supei -;i:it iir.d power that
unlocks to him the desire.- of oi hers.
Suppose 1 change the f.iii-.H iin.l
hopes for "IbisloNely Ang.-lV f'u
t uro career into his real w ish, ami J
have reason euoiigl: fur doing so.
Very often "the wish is father i.i the
thought." Some people measure
others by themselves. I think, in
describing this "Angel." Dai. id has
unconsciously (?) descrilied himself.
Although we are fail ly acquainted
with Daniel we will not was In the
time iu telling even the important
traits of Daniel's character. The
race that he be longs to have been in
existenc( sincethe world was created.
I simply refer to Matthew J:ird chap
ter, and Luke IS : l;t, where he is
very plainly described by one who
understands the hearts of men. If
they are nil like Daniel, it isn't at till
convenient for them to give any
thing to the support of tho Church.
And now, after all this, I think
Daniel got altogether the wrong title
to his manuscript. Just read it
again und think. Webster says dis
guise means "to change the appear
unco of." To my mind the uppoar
ance of this "Angel" as shown by
her outward actions, in the eyes of
tho world, would bo somewhat lower
and moro impure iu comparison
with tho real Angel undisguised.
Tho desire must be equally us pure,
if not moro so than the actions.
Poor Daniel ! The idea conveyed
through his words is just the op
posite of that of his subject. Just
so his character does not corres-
Hpond with what ho would like his
reputation to bo. Supposo I give
his paper another name "a wolf in
sheep's clothing." That lits D.miel
better unywuy. I hope Daniel will
soon learn to ouictlv submit w hen
people choose not to believe in all
oi ins smiles and smooth flatteries.
Daniel, I am afraid if you should
happen to get into tho lion's den,
tho "Angel" will hardly think it
worth while to close thelions' mouth.
x. y. z.
"How 'ere It he, It M-enm to me.
"I'lH only imhle to lie u"i.
Kind lieartnare mure than roron-tn
AudHlni)lu faith than .Norman blood,"
He makes no friend who never
made a foe.
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