Maw iiwMv, "A, CommiMlontn i i 1 1 VOL. 27. MIDDLEBURGH, SNYDER CO., PA., JANUARY 23, 1890. NO .4 ITEMS of LOCAL INTEREST peibert'B gallery is cloned til return in February. 15, Guntzborgor pays tho highest price for nil kinds of furH in rush or Jlr. Laura Smith ami her son C. R Smith of Caibondalo, tiro hero on I riitit. Menno Winey of Richfield has a Bible that in 3.77 yearn old ami trant to nell it. "La-Orippe" of Bcavcrtown did notnign his namo and hence we cannot publish communication. All goods Hohl at five per cent htJov first cost at It. Gunt7.berger's, the clothier, Middleburgh, Pa. H. Opponheimer payH the highest prices for all kind of fur Hiich an muskriits, racoons, skunks, foxs, miukM, &c. Jlr. Sylvester Woomer left on Tuesday morning, accompanied by bin wife for their home near Fre mont, Nebraska.'- Union county has had one death rauswd by "La Grippe." Mr. Henry Hoytr of Lewisburg iH the victim. He died of pneumonia superin ,Wed by the "Grippe." Cliiules Hendricks, one of the Commissioners of Union county Jieunt his homo in West Buffalo township, on Tuesday, January 11, aged 50 years, 8 months and 28 days. Dorters Sampsel of Penns Creek and Rothrock of New Berlin took u by Htorm one da last week. The grip had just taken held of the edi tor but they promptly Hcured it off. George Erhart, telegraph operator at this place, has gone to McClure to attend to the wants of his futher who is very ill. Lester Speoht, of Beavertown, is filling the vacancy. lie sure and try a gallon of whis key, two-fifth Barley Malt and three fifth Rye for the Grip. It is so easy to take. For sale at Marks & Fu ller's store, Middleburgh, Pa. Henry Stahlnecker, of Centre township, while working for Henry Wultcr of Union county, was last week kicked by a steer which has laid him on the shelf for repairs. Slil'llE ('CHE Full THE GlllI'. BoilSct mid llourhoun tea. Bathe the feit two or three times a day in warm lye water, and a wine-glass three times a day of Marks & Endcr's all Rye whiskey, R. S. Meiser, of Middlecreek, has Sold his stock of general merchan dise to Peter F. Reigle and A. 10. Kline, who will take possession bi tween the 15th day of February and the 3rd day of March; In the haste of going to press last week wo neglected to correct the local markets and left eggs quoted cents, when they were only 10 mits at tho time. The next day tiny dropped to 12 cents. Hereafter we will try and not forget to correct litem. The Pennsylvania commissioners of fisheries are now ready to distrib ute brook trout fry. Applications 'or fry should bo made to Henry C. l ord, 181 Vine St., Philadelphia, hitnos V. Deimuth, Lancaster, S. h". StilwelL Scranton, L. Streuber, Krie, uml W. L. Powell, Harrisburg. At tho annual election for direc tors of tho First National Bank, of MiNgrove, held Tuesday 14th, the following Board of Directors was elected: Jamos K. Davis. Oeoriro ScLuure, George C. Moyer, Edward Uasbler. Frank J. 8c.hoc.li. Jonas Trexler, John B. Packer, H. D. Schuure and Azariah Kroeger. Our sale register in another ool- 'u indicates that tho sales in this UUty will be olentv this p'e print bills for what we can get r-pnee is no object just bo we get FUo Work. Soud in vour orders, tret f 'fit class work at prices that will 'urtlo you in cheapness. Farmers, H can t address vou all nersonallv. J'Utyou know where we keep. Come. until tf. F. M. Doihlor, of Borrysburg, Dauphin county, has opened a tailor shop in the room adjoining Se( bold & Runkle's store. He comes well recommended, is a good workman, and apparently a very fine young man. The relations and many friends of Dr. D. It. Rothrock gave him a birthday reception nt his home in New Berlin on the 28th of Decem ber. Wo did not have tho pleasure of being present personally, but know that of the doctor and his estimable wife knew enough of the affair to preparo for it, tho visitors had a good time. Eons Eons Eoos. The under signed is prepared to furnish eggs for hatching cf pure thorough-bred Black Minorca Mortimer strain. This fowl has no equal as layers, and pullets weigh from 5 to ft lbs, coco rolls from 7 to 8 lls. Eggs gl.fSO fol ia, $2.23 for 20. G. C. ClfTEI.tCS, Middleburgh. Don't forget the lecture of Rev. B. J. Smoyor at the Court House, next Tuesday and Wednesday eve nings, Jan. ysth and 2!tth on the "Modern Locks of Sampson" and "People we can do without." They will bo most entertaining and ben eficial lectures, and tho reverend gentleman should be greeted by a full house. Doors open at 0, lec ture to begin at 7. General admis sion 23 cents, children 10 cents. Tickets for sale at Post office. No reserved seats. "Whiskey ami quinine is the best thing to stave it off," says tho saloon-keeper. "Keep it out of the house by using plenty of coal and having your rooms well heated,'' says the coal dealer. "Let mo Hell you some antipyrino for it," says the druggist. "Tinted glasses will re lieve the pain in the head," hints the oculist. "Keep well wrapped up," is tin: advice of tho clothier. "And above all things,'' urges the physi cian, "don't take any quack remedies, but get a doctor to proscribe for you at once." Last Friday a week while Johnnie Kulp of Hartleton, aged 7 years, and Harry Charles, aged 5, of the same place wore playing in a back yard they concluded to play killing chick ens. One would lay his head on a block and the other would cut into the block near his head with an axe, then tho "beheaded" one would jump and tumble to imitate the ac tions of a beheaded chicken. Fin ally young Charles accidetitly struck Johnnie Gulp's hand and cut it off. Mortification Kit in and tho boy died three days after in great agony. A piano tuner who says that pianos deteriorate because they are allowed to become too dry, proscribes this remedy: "Keep a growing plant in tho room and so long as your plant thrives your piano ought to, or else there is something wrong with it. Just try it and seo how much more water you will have to put in the llower-pot in the room where your piano is than in any other room. Some peoplo keep a huge case or urn with a sopping wet sponge in it near or under tho piano, and keep it moist, just as a cigar dealer keeps his stock. They keep it up all the time when the fires are on." Notice. Ah it is known to the public, the Organ factory of S. Steiningor, of Middlecreek, Snyder county, Pa., with all its contents, was destroyed by fire on New j-ear's evening, wmcu was a great loss Mr. Steiningor wishes to announce to the citizens of Snyder and ad joining counties that he is again prepared to do all kinds of Organ and Piano repairing at short notice. He is n first class mechauic in all the different branches and fully war rants his work. His charges are very reasonable. If you want to buy one of the best Organs or Pianos to be had in the United States, you will save from 20 to 50 dollars by buying of him. Call on or address S. Steimxoeii, Middlecreek, Pa. Constables' Terms. FniEND Tom. Please publish tho length of time tho constables wore elected last spring, and give us your authority tor tho same. Lowell. Alex. MeClnre of the Philadelphia Timet, claims they wore elected for three years. Judge Perching of Schuylkill county, also passed an opinion in favor of three years. Tho language of the bill is muddled. It does lint specify whether the words "Third Tuesday of February next" mean last year or this year the bill having become a law prior to the election in 1880. The phrase should have read, "third Tuesday of next February," instead of "third Tues day of February next. "We consulted Judge Bucher on the subject and he believes they were elected for three years, though he refused to say positive, but promised to give his decision on the subject for publica tion in time for the spring election. Bask Election. All the old officers of the First National Bank of Mid dleburgh were re-elected on Tues day, viz: Cashier J.N.Thompson.Jr., President, Hon. G. Alfred Schoch, Secretary, Hon. S. H. Voder. Di rectors : W. W. Wittenmyor, G. Alfred Schoch. S. H. Voder. T. J. Smith, Jeremiah Lyons, P. M. Hep no r, and W. C. Poniroy. Every thing in the Bank points to success under its present management. The business has increased beyond the expectations of every one. Tho Ju niata county directors went home well pleased, and the people of Mid dleburgh and vicinity i.ro begining to wonder how in the world they got along in years gone by without u bank I It has been our good fortune of late to be dragged into print and damned in public places along with the county Commissioners by a dis appointed candidate for Conimis sinner clerk, who calls us tin fourth member of that body. This is an honor we have never dreanioi of, and we justly teel elated. The Commissioners are honest old farm ers me n w hom wo have never bean accused of a dishonest deal.nieu w ho were elected for what they an not what they should bo; men who hav done tho best they know under the most trying circumstances. Hem we feel proud of the title, for we an but a farmer's boy, rocked in an oh farmer's cradle, and fed at an oh farmer's table. We have alwa.v been taught to respect our kind. If defending honesty is a crime, then we have sinned, and if we have made enemies we hope the good Lord will distribute them among blighted embiyos -such as Deacon William Romig who have neither pride of the past or hope of the future. The time set for the Middhburgl Musical Convention, the event o the season, is drawing nigh. Musi cal Conventions are important fao tors in a broadand universal musica education ; their utility in brintriiu to the surface some superior talent ami inspiring its development, is no kuowlodged by our most eminent musicians. Tho beneficial influence music has upon it's hearers is known to everybody. The Church is, in n great measure, dependent upon it. What church service is complete without it? Boit tho regular sir vice, tho prayer meeting or revival Not a service from tho christening to the last sail rites of the funeral. but music is an important and most expressive factor, Rob tho churehes today of their music and all van guess the result. With all of Mr Moody's earnest pleading, tho sweet influence of Mr. Sankoy's singing is needed to mako tho services com plete. After Sam Jones' convincing argument, Mr. lOxcell's winging is the safety-valve, through which tho pent up Hood of tears and emotions escape from breaking hearts. Let us encourage every branch of musi. eal study and every effort that tends to increase the interest adds to the intelligence of tho people and assists to raise tho Btandiud of music annre- nation. Lowell. Tho grip is still holding its own nt this end. The fur collar that was reported lost, in the Troxclville items, was found by W. G. Smith of Lowell, and the owner can have the same by calling on or sending to the above named person. Our old veteran L. J. Romig had another increase to his pension making it .17 per month. Boonastiel expects the grip. Per haps it will boa severe at tack, as the grease he had to contend with nt his late butchering will cause sick ness to appear in a virulent form. John 11. Romig is able to be around again from bis spell of sick ness. The party that took a load of straw homo was much surprised to find a sack of wheat in the load. How would a thing like that hap pen ? Oh well r. No. Paxtox vil i.e. Your correspon dent, in company with a great many more "poor critters," has been busy entertaining the 'Gr ip with all t he patience wo could command. It is certainly master of all within its grip. Several of our men and boys are working at the Berlin Furnace. Union county. Whiskey is plenty and still lias a few slaves in ourlittlc town w brib er they own up to it or not. John Harner, of Pittsburg visited friends hero last week. Abraham Cramcj- and family have gone to house). ,m ping in Adams- i ...i i ... i.i .... i uurg wucre ' working in tll( .rtitliein T 1 mines. S'- n. John i t . lk a trip to Pitts- 1 1 . I .11-KlU .11 .1, I ' ; Grip cough was all the stylo in chnrch and S. S. last Sunday. J. 11. Martin made a business trip to Beavortown last Saturday. "Did you have 'cm t" Claiiie. Siiamokin Dam rluoliil 1 1:111. -"Who murdered "Are there anv incuts?" new develop- "Where is the missing link !" "Is t here no one tli.it knows any thing that would help to cli ur lip the mystery '." Such questions as these are heard in every conversation, and every day they seem to grow more numerous. Ask the old chestnut tree, whose ragged branches were tho only pro tection to the murdered body from the time of the deed to the finding of it: ask the owl that hooted in that direction on the evening of Sept. 2('ith. ami if they could answer they could tell that they were wit nesses to one of the most cold blood ed murders that have over been com mitted. If there are any new devel opments it is not best that we should know them. Suspicious seem to liavo boon aroused in most everv mind, and they point in different di roetions. Some must be wrong some may be right. What is to In gained by thodeath of Charlie llano, and who was the Judas to betrav him to the spot and fire the fatal shots for he hail no known enemv. Was it for the twenty-livo dollars in gold, or was it from jealousy j was it to gain a position, or was it to settle an old grudge? The mystery seems to bo more imionetrablo than ever. But we hope tho criminal may not go long unpunished. In the absence of Prof. Eisen hower, Johnny Arnold occupied the chair, and we suppose taught the young idoas quite a bit of Black- atono. Ben Butler left his old place and wo suppose Henry Reim will in- struct him in thoscienco of horseog raphy. Elsworth Aurand hohl a pigeon match last wtvk and by the niauv reports of guns he must have had strong birds. Thoro is one bird that ho has bought six times al ready from Thos. Deitrich, and tho bird is for Halo again. It is a lucky bird and when thatono is in tho trap you can bet on a miss. John Kirk and Art Greiner make frequent visits to Penns Creek, and they are not fishing either. McCi.uiE. Mrs. Dr. Rothrock who has been dangerously ill for some time is recovering. Tho waterworks are now com plete, ami work like a charm. i Mr. Amos Wagner is on the sick j list. Tho cause is a backset of La I Grippe, turned into pneumonia. The grip is making its rounds among our people. If a man h missing from work you can depend upon that he has got Boonastiel's "gicksor or in tlew-out-ways.'' The stave mill at this place has a V( ry great demand for staves, they are compelled to work day and night. J. D. Hamilton, operator of this place, went to Harrisburg to have an operation performed on his eyes. John if you want a change made on your eyes, tho boys of McChiro can change them for you. Miss Annie Strunk of Dunoanon, is visiting friends here. Geo. Erhart, of Middleburgh, paid a visit to his father, who is on tho sick list. Joseph Felker of Indiana is visit ing friends in McClure. Tho West Beaver District Insti tute, will meet at the l'airview School house, on next Friday eve ning. Our school had been closed for aim. ist three weeks on account of tho teacher being sick, but ha opened again on the Li h inst. Our young painter, W. J. Koch, is putting the finishing touch on the Lutheran church. Elmer, you should never quarrel with a boy smaller than yourself. A certain young man of Adams burgh, called upon one of McClure's fair damsels, and the report is that KtUer fell into the cellar. Ir tho iiliflil tMilark ami ilrr;iry, Anil tin- triivi'lrr Imitf fur n-M. If lili fvt uli' tlivil uliil w-arv. hum UlMir iir r n.- i,i.,i. How liliHiury Ii.mii Ami MI"K'liMha'iiii.nli' II iv, lint lie r.iuihil sl.n nil ii.'.nilh,' I'.M III' llll H II,.' ,! ,1,, ,r. Lroir Li i asm s. Sri.iNsmtovK. I!r. 1 1 1 1 1 h 1 . of Mil toil filled the pulpit in H. m. ;. church, Sunday morning and eve ning. The sacrament was adminis tered during t he morning sen ice. It seems as though most of our people are staying in the house, nursing the gripp something, as but few availed thcinclves of the opportunity of hearing Kev. J. R. Diinni, D. D., lecture on The Philos ophy of True Education. Many salient points of intrinsic value were presented by the gentleman to his hearers. The parents that should have been there could have learned of t heir obligations to education and their duties to tho public schools. The local institute made an at tempt to get together on Saturday morning. Chairman Willi was promptly on hand together with a few of the borough teachers. The subject: How to Cultivate the Habit of Reading Good Literature was opened by C. JO. Smith and con tinued by Prof. Herman. JOleiuents of Governing Power was introduced by M. I. Potter ami continued bv Mt ssrs, Marsh ami Gordner, two of our enterprising, wide-awake eiti- zens. rim subject was continued for the afternoon session. Bv the afternoon the institute had crawled into its hole and pulled tlie hole af ter it. Bonn's teachers were con spicuous by their absence. Young men, ir you are afraid to come to a town to talk on or even to listen to your business, you had better stop ii cmiing me luicueclual mill. A party left town to go to Kantz with tho intention of "doing uo" tho Middlecreek boys. At the de. bate, a tight oceured in which knives and stones were freely used Several were severely cut in tho maleo. A straight jacket would be a good thing for some of our would- be "bloods." A. M. Carey has sold out his gro cery stand and will remove from this place. Workmen life engaged building six spans of the uoqueduct which have becomo damaniaged by the re cent heavy Hoods. Reaister of Pulilic Sales .11 persons gi ttiir; their sale hill printed nt thi oilier will have their sales registered in this ( o! ii m n j'ri (. All other min t pa v one dollar. TtM'.iijiy. tviiruart I. Ili nn ti iiir l wilt m-ii s. Ill'llll Uf llMl-l "., 1 III . 1. I'.lHI.'. Mllll I lll'.'l' l"l onuriiiliiL.' Iiiiii'iiii'iiu In lli'Mcr Valli'. I mill' I'M n I riTinuiil. Tmil.iy, VI. in Ii . Isnar '. smli Ii III stink ami f nrtiiliiv: linpli mniM at lilt hmin' m':ir A'Ihiii'.Imii',-. M In. M.ltvllM. I'i'IitK. lO-U-lr '.". mil.-. nt Mlililll'i Ti'i k. Ulll si II II l al.'i' hit ill Ho' Mm k iiihI iiinnlii'.' 1 1 1 1 1 t. - ii -ii ( . Tni'nl.o. VI an h I. II. W. l-VHy will -HI a M i. lli' ..lin k, ami liN I'Milri. .Mm k mi t.iniilm; lin- I'll' hli.ll I'.IVl.illMll.'. TiiiiI,i. Matvh II. I i til. I si k Mill tII l.iitn slin k ami ratlli'iii UcawT li. TiH'siliiy. Maivh Is. K. A. Sli lnllu'i r III !! Ill- C'llt It Murk "I I I I'll llll : llll 'III. II'-, 1 ,r. .il,, I rallli', 't nilli'wi sl nl Mill, lli l. in,-li. WnliH'sil.iy. Marrli 1st. .Mm Kline mil m'II llw Mm k ami laiiiiliiv' liiii'l' iiii iii - I:i VI iiu ioh ii. ship. alHinl mills in .it ur Mlilillili'it.-li. I 'iimsiI.iv . V.ir.-lm. II. W . I'niyi I III s, i In, si'M k ami I II llllllK' llllirllll'lltsal Ills ll.'lll. m ar 'I niM-n llli-, SaOUilay.. Mari'll l..liinti II i. kiliUlk' "III s- IIm- Mm k Mini I. inning lmi, hu nt- in aMilhu' lull Inn nslilp. Satiirilay . Man Ii I.V II. Ii . i lii nl.nrli will -i ll 7 ln'ail nf Inusi's j In, ii of i.iilli' I tn -I i H I If i v: t lniniir,'li-liivi .I.t-i si an, I latuiln; t I Hu nts mill' raM nl Allnr. Thursday, iviiruarv '.'a. W. II. Knit, mil s, It stm k mill 1 . i r 1 1 1 1 1 1 t.r liiil'l'iiiihls. inllc iinriliiil si'IHi-viiim'. I'iKAW.liTowN. - (In Tuesday, Dec :Hsl, at the home of tlie bride's pa rent, illeuhcn Bobh.'i Miss Eizzic M. Bobb and Mr. K. C. Walter, of Middb'hurgh, were joined in the holy bonds of wedlock by the Kev. J. C. Miimina. We wish the happy couple a pleasant voyage down the st ream of life. Rev. J. ('. Mumiiia commenced a protracted meeting in the Lutheran church a week ago on Sunday even ing, but was obliged to close the meeting on Wednesday evening on account, of tho pastor and people having influenza. Alfred Smith, foreman on the rail road of the division at this place, was again the lucky man, and receiv ed the yearly bonus of ."iii for having the best division on tlie Sunbiiry A Krw istow n Kailroad. Al. was liberal enough to give Slit a piece to each of llir three men working for him. The reward was a perfect surprise to Mr. Smith us he had received a similar reward only two ears ago. I'.lluer E. ( ill t lt had been coulined to tlie house for about two weeks W it Ii t he la grippe. It is reporti d that 15. I'. Arnold of Frei burg, hassoldlheCi nti..l Hotel at this place to a Mr. lluinnicl of Klizabethville, Dauphin county, for Si si II I. The ( 'on vent ion two weeks ago was considered a miccis. The Fri day evening's conceit was met by a full house. The Fai iuersvillc school wasclosed three days last week on account of the teacher ami scholars having la grippe. EHas Specht ha been v ery serious ly sick for several wi iks. and his le covery is doubtful. Christian Wcidciiian bad a stroke of apoplexy on Saturday. He can walk around again, but has not fully recovered. John I). Walker attended his mother's funeral at Liverpool' last Thursday. Messrs. Ephraim and Joseph Fel ker of Pulaski, Ind., visited relatives at this place last week. The venerable, meek, and gentle spirited old tramp, Abe Lacy, was seen oil our streets last week, dress ed in a straw hat, an overcoat, and knee breeches, and it looked us if lie had it bad ; I mean the grip (on his twoeancs.) Nearly all of our citizens have had an attack of la grippe. Quite a num ber have been real sick for several days, but no serious cases have been reported thus far. Calves. The undersigned will pay 5 cents per pound for all fat calves lolivorcd at Bevertown from this on until March 1, ts'.lt). Four cents and a half if not delivered. A. M. Caki'es'ieii. DiKl). January .1th. in Union townshio. Henry B. Snyder, aged (!U vears. r, months, ami 1 days. t 4 ; i ii h 1' I If
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