. .. 1 ' t -r""r"" jB "mMK B 1 OL. 33. MIDDLEBURGH, SNYDER CO., PA., MARCH 19, 18. NO. 12. I thi ( 10 a nr t. Patrick's Day came on Tues- of this week. iccording to the Almanac Spring rins on Saturday. Lnotbor horso s ilo will bo held at coburg on Friday a week. I'lio men who mako calendars ilo t rut from timo tables. liss Olive Eeuningor visited rola e at Selinsgrovo on Sunday. 'arrets of nil kinds at extremely v prices, at Weis', SeliusgroTe. Wanted-Clean 1, 2 and 4 oz. bot h. Dr. Hassinoeb. 3-12-3t. Levi Kepler sold km personal operty in Swiueford on Saturday. Miss Libbio Dunkloborger was at pavertown tko groater part of last .ek. ' Tho thermometer dropped to 10 greos below zero last Friday lorning. Do editors evor do wrong T' No." "What u-jtUey dor "They write." Henry Phillips, merchant tailor of eliusgrove, was at the couuty seat st Friday. Sheriff Spccht and Jas. O. Crons?, sq., were oeumgrove visitors on i.it nrdiir. 1 w In extraordinary largo variety of till Papers just received at Weis'; linsgrovo. III. II. Grimm, Esq., and Ex-Sher- Daniel Bolendor wore in Phila phia last week. I We have had about 16 inched of during ilia past week" and i'a bells are Jingling. 25. A good Majestic bicycle for o, call and Bee it at Soles' Barber op, opposite post-office. District institute was held at ilem last l nuay evening. mo fvent was a successful one. John It. Kroeger represented Middleburgh at tho Junior Assoui- ))v in Lewisburg last Friday oveu- George Moscrip, of Towanda, tho opular reprosoutativo of tlio Amor can Book Company, was in town ast Frinay. Tho Teacliors' Iustituto at Kratz rville last Friday and Saturday was airly well attended and good work vas done. IS. Weis, tho popular merchant jf Seliusgrove, was in Middleburgh aast Wednesday and paid his re spi cts to this office. District Attorney Baker of Ad amsburg and Postmaster Keller of Boavertown were at the Couuty seat on Saturday morning. Dr. J. W. Orwig and daughter Miriam wero called to Hartleton Tuesday on account of tho illness of tho former's daughter, Mrs. Harry 1 Haiter. Bhick foh Sale. Brick of tho best quality for building and paving can be socurod at reasonable rates by applving to Carbon Soobold, Mid dleburg, Pa. tf. Royal Phosphoric Coffee, a pure healthful antibilious drink and corvo and stoniaeho tonic. Recommended by physicians. For Hale at 3-12-2oi. Rcnrle & Walteu's. The Magistrate's Library, pub lished by Kay & Brother, Fhiladol ia, represents a most intelligent ection of reading for all who are erested ia the study of law. W. W. Wittenmyer was called to wisburg on Friday on account of o illness of his son, Himuel, who d a slight attack of diphtheria, muel is again ablo to be about. Mrs. Rebecca Wagensellor of Se- osgrove on Monday was granted a idow's pension thro ugh the efflci- L : in TO T - ,. TT 1 d an increase in oacic pay ram Good. IMS of LOCAL INTEREST 1 1 ck ad should show on its face is up to date. .icwspapers, in good condition, ts per 100 at this office. 1. KIobo of Heaver Springs was tor nt the county seat on Sst- ii. Benfer, who resides near inburir, was a caller at this of nst week. er's Sarsaparilla is just what want for a sprint? medicine Mi fie. i t yoi superior to all. Tho man who gotn damages for the loss of his legs can't kick about it. That ?mc of extreme irearinesa indicates disordered blood. Ayor's Sai Haparilla purities it. .' Mrs. .lames VanZandt and daugh ter Mrs. T. B. McWilliams nre visit iH' relatives in La Wigtown. The announcement of a butcher should be of prime cut, with good fat argument aud lean prices. ' Adjourned court will convono next Monday. A full list of cases to be argued is published elsewhere Nieodemus Loho of Woodward ami James Weaver of Feilder wore' in Middleburgh hut week looking for horses. Prof, and Mrs. Paul Billhardt liave the thanks of the Editor for a treat of most excellent ice cream and oranges. The question of wator supply doesn't worry Rome citizens as much as whero tho price of the next drink is coining from. H. M. Derk has been appointed postmaster at Kratzerville to take the place of Win. P. Fetter wb?. i. signed and will move to Selinsgrove. Tho Viewers of the Middleburgh bridge will meet in this place on March 2Hth, ISM, at 12:30 p.m. Those interested are requested to bo pres ent, all will bo heard. The viewers aro 11. E. Riehtor, J N. Brosius and John W. Renninger. The editor of an exchange well re marks : "Salvation is offorod to everybody but a misorablo lying gossiper. They come from the devil ; they belong to the devil j they work for tho devil ; and wheu they die they will go to the devil." That edi tor knows what he is talking about 11. Uunzourger will give away a tine pictorial volume worth $3.00 to every ono who purchases 25. worth of goods. Every customer will be giveu a ticket aud tho amount of each purchase will be noted on the ticket. Ask for a ticket which ex plains everything. If. Mrs. William Etlingor, widow of Woodward's outlaw, murder and suicide. Tuosday received from Frauk Zado, of Philadelphia, an of fer of $50 per week to go on oxhi- j bition in his museum for a season of not less than six woeks. Her friends aro trying to persuade hor to accept. It is said that an Indiana girl has invented a lamp that will go out at procisely 10 o'clock p. in. This ciuis os an exchongo to rouiark that, if she will let hor genius expand and invent a no papa who will go to bod at nine, a dog without teeth, and a littlo brother who is deaf and dumb, tho courso of true love may eventually run smooth. Tho date upon which Easter comes is fixed by a canon adopted by tho council of Nice in tho year 325. It must be celebrated on tho Sunday next after the first full moon falling on or after the 21st of March. This year the moon will bo full on the 29th of that month, and the next Sunday will be on tho 6th of April, which will be Easter. Register and Recordor ShindoL during February, granted letters of administration to A. W. MnBser in the Estate of Win. B. Musser, deo'd, late of Adams Twp., and to O. M. Klingler in the Estate of Jacob Klingler, late of Jackson Twp. Let ters testamentary in the Estate of Win. Beaver, late of Boavertown, to Geo. B. Spaid. Lot Burns of Selinsgrovo has beon granted an original pension. Two sleighing parlies left town on Tuesday evening, one toSolinsgrovo and one to Boavortown. C. A. ueiuberliug of Milllinburir was in town on Tuesday and Wed nesday of this week (joking up mat ters with a view to opcrrngn Marble yard here. Mouroo township, Snvder county. is getting to bo very sporty. They had n cock tight over there on Fri day ut which seventy-iivo people wero present. Sinbur Itvuiiwrnt. Some miscreants on Monday night shoveled a ht of miow up in front of the drug store door. Such conduct shows a lack of good common sense and merits tho full penalty of the law. We desire to direct tho attention of our readers to tho new advertise ment of H. Harvey N.-hoch, insur aueo agent, Selinsu-rove. lb- lepie sents only first class companion mid is always courteous to his patrons. Hotel Shikellimy will open Juno 12th with over 2n gnosis, members of the Central Pa. Leaguo of the Y. M. C. A. The indications point to the most prosperous season for this popular summer resort. A dwelling house at Georgetown, the property of Mrs. Mary HecLert, was completely dostii.yod by lire Saturday afternoon. Tiie loss is estimated at !? I.OOit mul is covered by insurance. Tuesday it was two years sinco we bocamo tho editor of t It o Post. Tho reliable encouragement and the liberal patronugo extended to us is abundant assurauce that our efforts f"Ilr opixrocialei "Ara trust .uat in the future as in the past we may have the honor of your graces and reliable tokens of ap preciation. Goo. E. Spcoht wishes to inform the public that ho has moved his shop to tho East End c f Middle burgh. Persons desiring wheels of any kind can purchase them of him at reasonable lates. Sarvin, Warner, Shell Band and Wood Hub Wheels with round edge steel Tiros, JSuMe I and Oiled from 5.00 upwards. A smooth, easy shave, genteel hair cut, or other tonsiirial work, is always obtained at Soles' Ruber nnop, ill iiienmyer s liuiiiiing, op posite Post office. Goto Soles aud you will make no mistake, Shaving soap, face cream, hair oil und egg shampoo for sale. A. E. Soi.es. Simple Lessons in Electricity for beginners are among (ho features of the Detroit Electrical Student, a bright, illustrated wetkly paper, devoted to popular electricity. One dollar a year. Student Publishing Company, 'XI Lafayette Ave., De troit, Mich. 3-5-1 t. W. H. Spanglerof Lewisthwn has purchased tho Middleburgh phar macy from The McWilliams Com pany. Mr. Spangler do-iiro-i t in form tho public that ho will con stantly keep on hand u full supply of drugs, medicines toilet articles, el a A full and completo announce ment will be inado next week. W. F. Eekbcrt, a nativo of Milton, for many years a resident and busi ness man of Selinsgrovo diod at Curwonsvilloon Friday evening of pneumonia. Ho was tho proprietor of the Park Hotel, Curwonsvillo and Chief Burgess of tho town. Tho funeral took placo on Tuesday and was conducted by tho Masonic fra tornity of which he was a thirty eocond degroe member. Aged 75 years. Among tho prominent candidates for the next legislature is II. L. Calder. Esq., ono of Ilarrisburg's staunch Republicans and a college mate of non. C. W. Herman, of this county. Mr. Calder is a lawyer, and a young man of sterling quali ties. He is not unknown to the people of Snyder county before whom he has appeared on the po litical stump. We wish him success. Tickot Agent ArnolJ Marries. At tho homo of tho brido in Thompsontowii on "St. Patrick's Dy in (ho Morning" Tuesdiv, Mar. 17th, iMOii, Geo. M. M. Arnold, tko popular ticket agent nt Adanmburg, was married to Miss Gertrud ) M. Gross. Tho wedding took placo at ten o'clock a. in., the ceremony be ing performed by Rev. J. C. Reigh ard of McAlistervillo in the presence of tu bride s family. At 12:32 p, in. Mr. and Mrs. Ar hold left for Cleveland, Akron and other Ohio point i bo gone about two weeks. On their return tle-y will go to house-keeping in Adamsbiirg and hotel do Arnold will In op-n to friends after April PUli. Thngro'iiu wan born an I raised in Middleburgh and is well and favor ably known in nil parts of the coun ty. Hois a faithful aid trusted employee of tho Pennsylvania Rail road. Tho brido is one of Thomp soutowii's most accomplished young ladies. Tho Post joins the many friends of the groom in this placo in wishing the brido and groom many happy years of wedded life. - . - - - Physical Development lor Girls. The mother's responsibility for t he physical well-being of her family doos not stop, however, with tin provision of nourishing food. If there are giils in the family, the same care must be given to their physical development that is eonsid ered necessary for the boys. There will be n ) ll itchesteil women w hen c nr. in n sense regulates tho daily life of growing girls. There is, for tunately, so widespread an interest in . physical culture, nowadays, ' few girls have to bo urged to take tho needed exercise ; but judgment and intelligence should direct this so that it bo adapted to individual needs. It is also as great a sin to allow a child to take on loo much tlesh as it is not to (rain the body to take it on in the light place; and wise exorcise and diet can regulate both evils. The time is fortunately fast approaching when n mother must feel it a disgrace not to know how to do (his, und recognize it as of tho first importance to acquire the knowledge necessary to Hccuro (he physical perfection of her children I rom "limit It h;i Cum i t Liiu'ii;," in Ih'imtrt .it's J;c fur Jfiirri. The Prostyterian Mossengei. An illustrated weekly 32 page jour nal, contains t he religions news of the world each week. Its editorials liseuss all practical questions of church and state : its Sabbath school department gives the best possible help in studying the Sabbath school lessons ; its Home Department fur nishes interesting original stories from good writers, and has sehe lions from the best magazines mid periodicals. The oldest writers in tho country are included in its list of regular contributors. Its Young People's, Missionary und other do parlments are carefully edited each week. In its literary pages are found able and helpful reviews of the best new publications issuing from the most prominent publishing houses in tho country. In quality of paper and mechanical execution it is unex celled ,y niiy religious journal in this country. Prico 2.00, in ad vance ; to ministers, $1.00. By special arrangements wo can semi the Jfewiifer and tho Post each one year for 82.50. "Sweetheart Mine." Is just beautiful. Solo or duet (ad lid.) Elegant title page, and tho accompaniment alone making a nice waltz. Send this notico and 8 two cent stamps for this song, or "St. George's Commandery March," or both for 25 cents, (to introduce) Rogular price, 40 and 50 cents. Pub lished March 11, 1890. Address, Isaac Doles, Publisher, Indianapo lis, Ind. FA3V.ERS' ALLIANCE MEETING. Snyder Couuty F. A. nud I. U. will moot in hall of Frooburg Alliance at 10 o'clock March 2, 18'.0. Program for mooting: Fremont Alliance.--!! o w will township high schools benelit the farm f Shadlo Alliance. Wh at are the es- sentiul factors in the education of the farmer and farm laborer Middteereek Alliance. How does the income of farmer compare with tho income of other classes in ratio of capital invested f l'r.iiik'.in Alliance. What form of taxation would place the burden of the support of tho Government in st equitably und fairly on all classes of citizens t Salem Alliance. What product sold from tho farm takes lea it fertil ity from tho soil? Kant. Alliance. Which is cheap est to apply to our farm land, com mercial fertilizers or lime, results considered ? Freeburg Alliance Aro (he de mands of the Alliance just '. By order of Com. on Program. Adjourned Court. Adjourned court convenes next Monday in tho court house. The following cases w ill come up for ar gument : I. -John Duck with John Mover, deceased. Rule on Pill'., to show cause w hy w rit should not be quashed, vacat ed and set aside. Bower. liucher & ('ro.ise. 2.-M. M. McLaughlin, G. R. Seiglor, ot. id , Ex'i s. of (J. B. Seiglor, dec; ' vc !aMiarine Weider und W','- Rule on tn'., to snow cause wny judgment biiould not be opened ami Catharine Weider the Deft, let into a defence. McLaughlin. Potter. 3 -In the matter of the election of a Constable in Spring Township. Exceptions to the approval of the bond of Goo. S. Lopley. Grimm. Potter. I. In (he Estate of Isaac Romig, deceased. Exceptions to the iiopraiscmcnt of l.vdii Koinig, willow, under the S3IMI or exempt ion law. Baker. Gilbert. 5. In the Estate of John Moyor, deceased. Exceptions to the report of Charles Hower, Esq, Auditor on oxcep- I ions. Bower. Bucher k ('rouse, 0. Win. Wagner use of H. E. Scham- bm h vs. Mary M. Treaster. Reasons for new I rial. Rower, Baker and Crouso. Bucher and Gilbert. 7. A. S. Haines vs. (!. Edgar Smith. KuIoonC. Edgar Smith (o show cause why I ho withdrawal should not be stricken from the record anil the case placed on the list for trial. Grimm. h -JohnS. ShaetVervs. .1. F. Hoff man. Rule on John lloutz to show cause why his judgment should not be pospoued in the distribution of the Proceeds of tho sale of naid Hoff man. ririch. . Botdorf. . John S. Schaell'er vs. J. F. Hoff man with notice to David (J. Staid as Guarnishco. Rule upon the Guarnishcc, etc. L'lrich. llower and Weiser. 10. In (ho Estato of Henry Treas ter, deceased. Exceptions to return of Adm'rs. to order of salo for payment of debts. Crouso. I Bower. How many take a wrong viow of life, waste all their energies and des troy their nervous system in endeav oring to accumulate wealth, without thinking of tho present happiness they aro throwing away. It is not wealth or high station which makes one happy. Many of tho most wretched beings on earth havo both ; but it is a radiant, sunny spirit which knows how to bear trials and enjoy comforts, and thus extract happiness from every incident in hfe. Jude Bogie's Advico ?o a Former's Boy. t l-"r. on K.irui .lnorii.il fur M.iMi.) A y.iupg man writes tm lien 1,.. ; unmarried, and would like to get in to some other business than farm ing, and wishes to !,.. t wouM recommend. In reply I would s.iv th.il it u-.ml.l 11 it. be wise for me to give specific a.lvice nn Niieh an important matter without l;n , j,,,, il... .; of the pei son making inquiry. If ho was or.nigiii nn . f,.,.,,, ... stands (he business, and is physical- l nolo to work, hise h.anc.H f..r w..... cess ,,. probably ,HKOlli f,,,.,,,;,, . as in any other pursuit. There are rower failures among f,mi ,. ,mn ni any other culling, ,,d I believe there is more comfoi t I. on (he f irm th in i the store ..! shop. Nevertheless, if niy young friend positively dishkes farm life andean not get interested in it, h,. had bet tor pull out. and try something elst If he is now on the home farm, con ducted by his parents, perhaps if lo be allowed to have u share in (h business, even though n small one. andg.vcn a ch.anc, (o get (l foothold lor himself, he will , atislied aud content to May on ; and this is a subject that father should take into consideration. If t he . ondH ions are Mich that (here is no room f,. hi,,, there, and I know this is often the oaxe, then he had betier (, v h,ll(,. thing else. If ho has neither dado nor pro fession, nor flu- time, means and in clmationto go through college or servo apprenticeship toadade, and has a strong desire to be a merchant then I should advise liim t0 K0 ito..i A f.r..riil 1m . .. - , ami learn tho busin OHM 111 u..Lii.r such position. tlo not be particular aooui tlio salary. m,1 ,. ,,..,. lvl,i. an honest man, even if (ho pav be iiom lo not lung, im.l ,l,.vo!,. v.. iii- seivices to his interests rather (hau your own. Make yourself ( useful to him (hat he cannot, vei v u,.ll along without you, in which case (he salary will take earn of i!-i,.r iti,. out any boosting of your own. Bo liligent. lie honest, be willing, bo polile. be faithful in evei v il. lnil I just as though the business belong- oil to you. Do not drink, do not smoke, do not llirt, keep the heart pure and the body clean, read good books, go to church, never listen to or tell coarse stories, be nbliii,, keep busy. Follow this up. g(.t married as soon as you can liud a girl better than yourself, and have a sufficient income to support hi r in comfort not luxury - and your success is one of the certainties of (ho future. In the language of a noted divine "Set yourself earilesly to sen what you wore made to do, and then set yourself earnestly it and do it." Iacoi! Biooi.i:. Ehuwood Farm. Tint following niarriago liceioos have been issued since our hist pub- livai ion : J E Iward A. Zong, Mt. Pleasant, ; Hannah V. Verger, " " J.Ias. W. Arnold, poitTievertoi', jMaryH. Stroll, JGeo. 15. M. Arnold. Adamsburt', Gertrude Gross, Thompson town. The Philadelphia l'ross announces that it will begin, in it s issue of Sun day, the 'JJud iust., the publication of a great story of mystery entitled, Sons an I Fathers," and that it will pay $2000 in cash prizes to the wo men and girls who solve (he mystery before it is disclosed in tho tiuul chapter. There will bo enough prizes to give every woman aud girl a chance, and tho story will be of absorbing inturest. Do not fail to road tho opening installment in The Sunday Press of March Jii. NOltl'.ASOS FOH IIAUOIITINKSS. Editor We won't print any such stuff as that. Contributor Well, you needn't be bo haughty about it. You're not I the only one that won t print it. ' Adapted from J'ear ton's Weekly, Ti. II IWSJfb.MM,
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