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XEMS of LOCAL INTEREST
.mniddoem It a favor If those having vis-
Amends would notify us by postal or by
Jiving notice at ttls omeo.
Miss Maize of New Berlin is visit-
ijgatF. D. Reigle's.
The Williamstown Timet has en
tered the 7th year of its existence.
Dr. J. C. Amig of Lewistown made
, flrine visit to Swineford last week.
It is easier for water to ruu up
'till than for a selfish man to be
bappy.
V. A. Bowes and family visited
In. B.'s parents at Selinsgrove on
Sunday.
Prof. J. Hall App of Shippensburg
Us a Middleburgh visitor one day
list week.
John Moyer and wife and James
fisher and wife were Sunday visitors
It Fremont.
Blessed is the man who knows
Mhow little he knows of other peo
ple's business.
i Topeka woman advertises to
We her wheel for a baby carriage.
Toptka Capitol.
K. C. Gaugler of Selinsgrove mar
td Miss Clara Hackman of Eliza-
letbrille last week.
J. M. and O. H. Steininger and
amilies on Sunday visited Harvey
'ootius' at Kreamer.
The woman who sews without a
limble is not the one who does the
lending for the family.
Cobo wood wanted. Fifty cords of
ine cord wood is wanted by F. F.
Hire, Middleburgh, Pa.
1 good many of the Legislators
ho have notes to meet will have to
pake other arrangements.
Shoes are being closed out at and
plow cost. Maurer, New Berlin.
Jon't miss these bargains.
Calicoes, 3 to 5o., Clark's spool
btton, 4c. All kinds ot bargains at
H. Maurer's, New Berlin.
There is no question about the
eeaud unlimited coinage of wheat
pd corn out West this year.
If you wish to feel how very poor
Id feeble language is, attempt to
Jrite a letter of condolence.
John P. Richter and wife of Se-
tsgrove on Sunday visited her
uehtfcr.ilrs. C. W. Herman.
3
The seashore Excursion via Penn-
Iranla Railroad Thursday August
(th promises to be very popular.
pas. P. Ulrich, Esq., the busy at
bey of Selinsgrove, was brought
tins ofhee on business Monday.
firs. W. J. Wagenseller, daughter
!te and son, John, of Selinsgrove
re guests at the Editor's home
t week.
pe choir of the U. B. church of
I Place will hold a Lawn Festival
Saturday evening, September
l- Al lnvitnrl
I
Miss Minnie Adams, one of Sha
wn e charming young ladies, was
P guest of her aunt, Mrs. Geo. M.
mdei, over Sunday.
he low rate offered by the Penn-
Na R. R. for an excursion to
seashore Thursday
uld be within the means of all
I'nns to visit these resorts.
t this late day Harrislm?? nnman
fwd with an offer of $10,000 to
oett to locate there. Why didn't
nsburg send for Corbett while
legislature as in session. That's
one was needed.
f Excursion Tickets to Ocean
P'(Asbury Park) for the Penn-
pma Railroad Speoial Excursion
iYedQeBday 25th mat n.mii
(off at Philadelphia returning
me umit.
Paw Garman, wife and daughter
!. a, r-and their -on-nlaw,
daughter of Renova, Pa,,
wm. C. Garman of Griswold,
w the guests of David
and wife in Swineford a
ps recently.
MIDDLEBURGH, SNYDER CO..
IT IS
Fred. Rathfon is nursing a sore
foot the effect of tramping in a
naiL
Albert Smith, Editor of the Eliza-
bethville Echo spent Sunday with
relatives in town.
Fancy White Dress goods at 5 to
18 cents, reduced from 8 to 25c. at
Maurer's, New Berlin.
Chas. Meiser is still buying calves
for shipment. Highest cash prices
are paid for them. tf.
All Lancaster Apron Ginghams
are now being sold at 5 oentB at
Maurer's, New Berlin.
Judgment-Exemption Notes, best
form in use, always in stock at this
office. Wealso have Exemption Notes
constantly on hand.
Charles Frain, a prosperous busi
ness man of Akron, 0., aud wife are
visiting hiB sisters, Mrs. J. M. Van
ZandtandMis. P. Billhurdt. Mr.
Frain formerly was a resident of
this place and his friends are glad to
greet him.
A smooth, easy shave, genteel
hair cut, or other tonsorial work, is
always obtained at Soles' Barber
Shop, in Wittenmyer's Building, op
posite Post office. Go to Soles and
you will make no mistake, Shaving
soap, face cream, hair oil and egg
shampoo for sale. A. E. Solbs.
The 10th annual Choir Convention
to be held August 21st. promises to
be instructive and interesting. As
this is the day set apart for the im
provement of charoh musio in Sny
der county, it is earnestly hoped
the congregations will avail them
selves of the opportunity.
Wm. Moyeb, Pres.
Hon. C. W. Herman has been elect
ed Principal of the public schools of
Wyoming, Pa. Mr. Herman is a
graduate of Susquehanna University
of Selinsgrove and also of Bucknell
University and having served six
years as county superintendent, is
well qualified to fill the position with
credit to himself and with satisfac
tion to his pupils.
Charles R. Jones, chairman of the
Prohibition State Committee, has
arranged to hold a series of seven
meetings in Snyder County, com
mencing September 5, and ending
with a county convention in Middle
burg, September 11. A full county
ticket will be namod. H. I. Romig,
of Beaver Springs, has been elected
county chairman.
Miss Irrna Magee of Kreamer en
tertained a number of her cycle
friends of this place last Friday
evening. The party consisted of
Misses Libbie Dunkelberger, Lillian
Stetler, Mrs. J. C. Amig, Claude R,
Smith, John R. Ereeger, Charles L.
Marks and the Editor of the Post
and wife. Refreshments, cards and
dancing afforded ample entertain
ment for the party. Miss Foresman
of Pottsgrove very ably assisted
Miss MaRee.
We have learned that the heirs of
S. H. Yoder's estate at Globe Mills,
this county, have concluded to wind
up the estate and are offering their
valuable Roller Mill property, ware
house and 85 acres of land with
dwelling houses at private sale until
Oct. 2nd, 1807, at which time if not
sold it will be put up at public sale.
We know of no more desirable prop
erty anywhere to be had by anybody
whc desires to make a safe and
profitable investment.
On Tuesday evening Prof, and
Mrs. Paul Billhardt gave a party to
a few of their friends. The guests
were: Charles Frain and wife of
Akron, O., Claude R. Smith and wife
of Carbondale, Pa., Geo. W. Wagen
seller and wife, Mrs. T. B. Mo Wil
liams and Miss Lillian Stetler of
this place. Mrs. Billhardt treated
her guests with a palatable lunch
consisting of ice cream, cakes, peach
es, etc The professor entertained
the company with instrumental mu
sic. The affair was a happy event
and the guests showered the host
and hostess with their kind, words
of appreciation.' ' . . .
'SF THE PEEflLE
Cash or Produce.
Mt. Pleasant Mills, Pa., Aug. 3, '97.
To my many patrons :
From now on we
will sell for Cash or Produce only.
We can sell you cheaper for cash
than on time. We are going to sell
very cheap. Positively no trust.
Resp'y, A. F. Schneb.
8 12 2t. Merchant.
COURT HOUSE CHIPS.
Deed Entered lor Record.
Henry Gordon and wife, Willis,
Edward, Daniel, Mary and Annie
Gordon to R. S. Meiser, their inter
est in a lot of roal estate in Chapman
township, for $35.
Geo. A Wise, et. al., by Wm. J.
Boyer, Attorney, etc., to J. Jarrett,
45 acres in Washington township,
for 8550.
Peter Mitterling and wife to Philip
Mitterling, 85 acres in West Perry
township, for $3717.15.
Jtarrlnjre Lleenae.
"Hearts Fluttkhinq with Delu
sions." The following marriage li
censes have been granted sinoe our
last publication :
iT.E. Reitz. Spring Twp.,
) Sarah J. Arbogabt, Perry Twp.
J Chas. E. Dreese, Beavertown,
)Verdie M. Freed,
Badly Stung by Hornets.
Last week, while Harry A Bibig
haus was on his way to Center coun
ty, driving through the li mile Nar
rows, he was attaeked by a swarm of
hornets which stung him so severely
that he became unconscious. He
had just arrived at Stover's Hotel,
at the east end of Brush Valley.
Mr. Reuben Stover being acquainted
with Mr. B., he took care of him,
lifting him out of his conveyance,
and carrying bim to the house, where
he was laid upon a settee and efforts
made to restore him to consciousness.
Mr. Stover sent one of his sons to
Loganton for a physician, Dr. Good
man responded to the call, who
treated him. Mr. B.'s body was very
much swollen and very accute rash
broke out all over his person, which
made him a very sick man. Dr. Good
man stated that it was a wonder that
he had not died, as he was so suscep
tible to the poison of reptile or in
sect. It was several davs before he
had regained bis usual health, so
that he was able to again rosume
his business it'w.Mifflinburg Tel
earavh.
Departed This Life.
Simon Renninger, son of George
and Elizabeth Renninger, died at his
late residence in Washington Twp.,
near Freeburg, oo Sunday last, aged
64 years and 1 day. Death resulted
from dropsy of the heart, from which
he suffered more or less for over five
years, but more intensely for the
last year, and especially the last few
months of his life. He was the first
of a family of nine children t5 de
part this life. He was born July 30,
1833, in Centre Township, Union,
now Snyder county, Pa., and was
baptized August 7, 1833, by Rev.
William German. After more ma
ture years he was instructed in the
doctrines of the Evangelical Luth
eran church and admitted as a mem
ber of the same on the 11th day of
September 1852 by Rev. J. P. Shindel.
On September 0th, 1858, he joined
himself in the holy bonds of wed
lock with Abigail Banoy, both of
Washington township, Snyer coun
ty, Pa. His wife preceded him in
death 3 years, 5 months and 2 days.
The union resulted in eight children
four girls and four' boys. Two
girls and one boy preceded their pa
rents in death. ' t
The deceased was a good citizen,
respected by all who knew him, and
we trust his loss to his family is
eternal gain.
, The funeral services were conduct
ed by Rev. G. D. Druckenmiller.
The obsequies were conducted by
J. Howard Arbogast. Courier.
W.H. Shelley, of McKees Half
Falls was a Middleburgh visitor
Monday.
PA THURSDAY,
MP MOT TOE 8LAVE
THAT NEW YORK TRIP.
Meeting-fl.egiaUtorat Devlae Heana
r Payment to Ba Held.
HARRisncRa, Pa., Aug. 16. -Sena
tor Grouse has called a meeting of
the Senate Committee on Militarv
Affairs for Wednesday, August 25th,
to devise ways and means to nav the
expenses of the Legislature on the
trip to the Grant monument fere
monies in New York. The Senate
appropriated $75,000. The House
cut this in two, and the Governor
vetoed the whole item. The caterer
and others want their money. Jas.
RUNS, nrntirintnr nt ilia Pmnmnn.
wealth Hotel, was the cuterer, and
this is his bill :
Table supplies, $1078.36 : wines
aud liquors, $3026.60 j supper for the
committee in Philadelphia, $Gl ; ci
gars furnished by John H. Riobel.
member of the House from Phila.,
450 ; hire of silver and china and
breakage, $187.53 : service of waiters
and employes, $240; stoves, $70;
freight, $8.37 ; building kitchen and
incidentals, $175 ; car fare of em
ployes and waiters, $307.50.
There is a credit of $187 for liquors
returned and $32 for sale of stoves.
JkUa. Inquirer, Aug. 17.
The above bill amounts to a little
over $5000. On page 3333 of the
Legislative Record is recorded the
vote of Snyder County's Represen
tative in favor of an appropriation
of $6000 to pay the expenses of the
Legislature to attend the unveiling
of the Tomb of Gen. Grant in New
York and the Waimington Monu
ment in Philadelphia. Read the
items in the bill. It needs no argu
ment. If the Salem correspondent to the
Ttibune can show how a vote in tho
Legislature for such an appropria
tion has anything to do with the
Middleburgh Post Office he can do
more than anyone else. The Repre
sentative tried that, too. It was not
satisfactory, so he gave it up. The
Middleburgh correspondent to the
Courier attempts to smother the
truth aud espouse the cause of one
who himself had abandoned it.
Attribute to us auy motive you
choose, but you still fail to satisfy
the taxpayers of Snyder county.
But since the Representative his
abandoned his own cause, will not
some of his champions explain why
he voted for the above bill for a big
blow out in New York. The Nation
al Guard of Penna. and officers of
the state went to New York at their
own expense and as the mo tubers of
the Legislature were there not in an
official capacity the state whb not li
able. Will the Representative's
champions tell us over their own
signature why the state should nav
a liquor bill of over $3000 for the
drunken sots of the Legislature ?
Gertinfir Ready For The Opening
Extensive improvements and
changes in buildings and grounds are
being made at the Bloomsburgh
Normal school, preparatory to .the
openingTuesday, August 31st.
A specialist in liology and kindred
sciences has been secured to provide
for the increased number of gradu
ates returning to take the advanced
course.
Important changes in the program
for the ensuing year, will greatly fa
cilitate the work of students.
The musio department will be un
der the direction of Miss Mertir
Besse, late a teacher in Ohio Wes
leyan University Conser ratory. The
catalogue outlines courses in vocal
and instrumental music, for which
diplomas aie granted.
The college preparatory course is
attracting large numbers of stu
dents, some from other States. Col
lege presidents say Bloomsburg stu
dents rank high.
The persistent morning fly is bet
ter than a dozen alarm clocks.
Peter Rauch of Shadel, was seen
on our streets one day last week.
Daniel Spitler of New Berlin and
Mrs. Chas. Spitler and daughter,
Annie, of Shamokin, were visitors in
town ounctay.
AUG.. W, 1897.
MFBIMftFlOTlEilgr'igai j
JOE DISBERRY,
Selinsgrove, tlio Homo of a
Remarkable Thief in Rev
olutionary Times.
From l'liilAcU'lphla Times, Ai. W, 1X97.
An old time nen-!iMpir imui. now a reshlont
or WllllntDHpart. and who coiicmiM lilmtu'lt un
der tlie nan ds plume ot ".John o LaneaHter," In
onlr"tokoppniylmndln,"liiis forwarded for
your Information the fuels concernlns one of
nom no says tlmt -so fur a I know, in tlio
annals of Pennsylvania history, lie wan the
most remarkable thief who niriires In tho oftl-
clal records of tun Commonwealth." This Is
the tale ho wishes you to hear, and It Is all veri
fied ly official dnta .
Atwut the close of the revolutionary war a no
torious character nnmnd Joe Dlsherry lived
about SollnsKrove und "unbury. on the Htisquc.
bunnn. Whence he cainn Is unknown, but he Is
supposed to have been of I'ouuectlcut origin.
Hels reputed to have boon possessed of (Treat
physical strength and powttrs of enduranco j
could excel In ruunluir and Jumping, and In
tillering and lying had bo equal along the river.
Ho was of a humorous disposition also, and fre
quently Indulged In amusing pranks while on
gaged In plying his avocation. It Is related of
nlin that on more than one occasion he was
known to slvly enter tho kitchen of a family
whon all wero In bed, start up the fire and cook
himself a meal and lelnuroly cat It. If discover
ed he relied on bis swlftuess of foot to escape,
rinally bis thefts became so numerous that the
whole neighborhood arose against him, and he
was arrested and confined In tho rude Jail at
Bunbury. But as it was not very secure he es
caped, and Sbertrr Antes ofTured a reward for
bit apprehension. Joe took refuge on tbe "Isle
of U,ue," and concealed himself In a fanse thick
et. He might have eluded parsult but for his
Inordinate love for perpetrating Jokes. While
lying In his place of concealment near the road,
which crossed the Island, Joe heard the foot
ateps of a horse, and slyly peeping from bis cov
ert discovered the Sheriffs wile approaching on
horseback on her way to selinsgrove. Quickly
stepping Into the road he pulled oil bis hat,
madeapolltobow, and as quickly disappeared
In tbe bushes. The astonished ludy, who knew
him, hurried on to Selinsgrove and gave the
alarm. A party headed by George Kremer (af
terwards a member of Congress) was hurriedly
made up and went In pursuit of the refugee. He
was captured and returned to the custody of
Hherirr Antes at tho Jail In Sunhury. He was
Wed and convicted, and his senteuco Is one of
the strangest found In the annuls or criminal
history In Pennsylvania. Tho quarter Sessions
docket, still preserved among the court records
ar. Sunbury (for September term, mi), Iiowh
that he was convicted or relony, and the follow
ing sentence was Imposed .
Judgment: That the said Joseph Olslierry
receive lulrty-nlne lashes between the hours of
eight nnd nine o'clock to-morrow ; to stand In
the pillory one hour ; to havo hlsears cut oIT and
nulled to the post ; ton-turn the property stol
en, or the value thereot : remain In prison three
months j pay a line or aio to the honorable, the
President of this Slate, for the support of the
government, and stand cunrlcled until fine,
fees, Ac tire paid.
This remarkable sentence shows the estimate
that was put on Joe as a criminal. The whip
ping post and pillory stood lu the public square
In Sunbury, nnd the spot can still bo pointed
out. Colonel llonry Antes, Urn Sheriff, directed
the whlppliia, irtiu did not do It himself. Thoro
Is no record to show who did I lie ear cropping,
but as the surgical opcrullon fell to the Slier Iff,
It Is presumed that he did. Among tho twelve
men who composed the Jury wero several noted
Indian lighters and revolutionary soldiers. Pet
er lloslermun, foreman, was aetlve as a mlllilu-
mau, and had command at one time of a com
pany to ropel Indian attacks. Adam and Mich
ael Urove were famous as Indluu scouts, and
were engaged lu sevorul bluntly encounters with
tho suvugos. This severe sentence did not euro
Joe of his thieving propensities, for tho Uuartor
Sessions docket for August term, 17US, shows
that he was arraigned und tried on three In
dlctmecls for robbing tho houses of Philip How.
er, Peter Jones and Isuluh Willing, and convict
ed on each. Hon. Jacob ltush, President Judge
of the Judicial district, was on tho benh, and
Imposed tho following sentence :
"That the prisoner, Joseph Dlsherry, forfeit
all and singular his goods and chattels, laud
and tenements, to and for tho use or the Com
monwealth, and undergo a servitude or seven
years for tho burglary commlted In the house ot
l'htllp Uower, and be committed to the House
of Correction, pay the costs or prosecution, etc.''
Tho court then sentenced him on tho two other
Indictments seven years each, and continued :
"That the defondant be conveyed to tho goal
and penitentiary house of the city of Philadel
phia to undergo the servitude uforosald for the
term of twenty-one years. And tbut the said
Joseph Dlsberry be kept for the space ot two
years In the solitary coll out ot the term ol
twenty-one years."
When tbe sentence was being delivered Joe
was an attentive listener, and when the lost
"seven" was pronounced he broke Id wltb this
remark: "Why, Judge, three times seven are
tweuty-one!" which caused the audience to
smile. Joe was brought to this city and served
hl long sentence, which expired In lsitf. lie re
turned to bis old hauntfl about Sunbury and Se
linsgrove an old man, but as merry as ever. Ills
long and frequent punishments failed to make
an honest man of blm, and be continued to pu
rer wherever an opportunity offered. Tbe date
of bis death is unknown, but It Is said that be
wentone night to a mill in Union county to
steal Hour, and railing through hatchway sus
tained Injuries willed ilnatlykllled Mm.
I. F. Bilger of New Berlin was in
town last week and made a call at
this office. He thinks of starting a.
newspaper in New Berlin.
VOL 34. NO. 32.
II Wm Xol h UoihI Train Jiiiuix-r.
Newport Ledger.
WodueStlaV HPVPIl Vmino mnn ar.
rived in Millorslnun fmm r;m;n
- vua Mllllliu-
burg. Uuion couuty on their wheels,
bound for Gettysburg
of one of them M. M. Rote gare
out and he shipped it back home by
express, and then, rather than wait
for the evening train, he attempted
to jump a fast froight, nbovo tho
covered bridge at tlio station, but
the young man was a novice at train
jumping, never bavins tried it before,
and instead of getting on lie was
uirown to the ballast, narrowly escap
ing beins Cut to ninpu nn.W tl.o
wheels. Ho whb taken to tho station,
whore Agent Lranyan washed
him and scut him over to town
to a doctor, who dressed his injuries,
which consisted of a badly cut right
hand, scalp wound and other wounds
ami onuses about bis person. Note
said that it was liin limf nftamt
jump a train and it would be tho last.
xustoau 01 continuing bis journey to
Gettysburg via Curlislo he thought
his best plan was to return home.
I 1 ....
wuicn ne uia on Mail east in the
evening.
Life has few terrors for the indi
vidual who does not owe a cent.
There are tears among the Legis
lators for tbe tears they went on.
Half a cantalounn. fillml with
peach ice cream is said to be delic
ious. A. W. Potter and Bon. Rob. of Se
linsgrove were callers at this office
Tuesday.
There will be no preachine in the
Lutheran church until Sunday even
ing, Aug. 29.
Ten-Doys excursion tickets to
Williams' Grove wilt be sold from
Adamsburg for 2.72 ; Beavertown.
$2.G2; Middleburgh, 2.3S; Kreamer,
$2.22 ; Selinsgrove, $2.02 ; Sulingrove
Junction $1.82. The tickets are good
from Saturday Aus. 21st for 10 days.
The Franklin Township School
Board elected the "following named
teachers for the ensuing year: Pax
touville, R. W. Gift ; Moyer's, L. E.
Derr ; Gilbert's, G. W. Hossinger ;
Erdlev's, Jerome Erdley ; Frunklin
Advanced, L. C. Bachuian ; Primary,
Louisa A. Walter ; HeuningerV, J. J.
Bolender ; Hassiuger's, L. E. Walter;
Gift's, Irviu Waltor.
On Monday C. L. Beck, represent
ing the Atlantic Refining Co., of
Sunbury, had on exhibition of Vapor
Stoves at W. E. Stahlnockei's store.
A great many people witnessed the
exhibition. Mr. Beck showed the
visitors that gasoline is not as dan
gerous as many people suppose.
Gasoline does not explode, as was
Hhown by experiment. Mr. Beck lit
one can of gasoline at tho Post
Printing oflice aud poured gasoline
from another can into the burning
fluid. He outened it with a piece of
paper by shutting off tho air. Gus
olene stoves aro cheaper und are
nice to avoid a hot room in summer
time.
An exceedingly interesting thing
concerning the Klondike is how to
set there. To begin with, the fare
from this section over the Northern
Pacific is about !$f3 or .(!. A tour
ist sleeper will cost $'J and a Pull
man $18 ; meals in dining cars $18;
meals at stations $0. From Middle
burg to Seattle is about 3,200 miles
and it will take seven days to get
there. The steamer fare from Seattle
to Juneau with cabin meals, is $73 ;
fare with berths, $67.50. From
Seattle to Juneau is 1,000 miles and
it will require three daysjto make
the journey. The cost of living in
Juneau per day is $2. Up Lynn ca
nal by steamboat to Henley's store is
100 miUes and the trip can be made
in a day. The cost of a complete
outfit, with provisions for year, will
be $600, and the price of dog and sled
outfit $500. The total distance in
miles from this section is 5,000 and
it will require ninety days to make
the journey. For those who do not
wish to make the start at once it
might be well to state that the best
time to start is April 15th.
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