'0.
3B0. W. WAGEN SELLEB,
xaitor ana proprietor.
LI
iURGH
Don't forget to examine the new
Sine table.
Full line of Blanket at Weis,'
ilinsgrove. . .
Pretty lino of all Wool Druggets
1 Weis,' Sclinsgrove.
Miss Mazie Reiver spent several
iys in Sunbury last week.
Teachers' Institute will Ihj held
Middleburgh next week.
Lank Hare last Friday shot a
i . . . ... .
ibit and two flying squirrel!'.
Dr. A. J. Herman spent several
vs in Philadelphia last week.
Blank receipts put up 25 and 50
a book for sale at this office, tf .
piss Annie Hassinger is residing
lh F. V. Miller, near Vicksburg.
Rev. Fred. Aurand and wife are
iting Mrs. E. C. Aurand this
k.
'hie assortment of Dress Goods
xittom prices at Weis Sclins
ve. Mrs. Susan', Webster, of Liver-
rl o 1a 1
i, in visiting ueorge opecni anu
lew Goods, Latest Styles of
Iter Millinery. L. Dunkel-
er.
nplete line of Underwear in
Ladies and Misses at Weis,'
igrove. w . .
he hunting party returned from
hountains back, of Milroy ,iprt
i deer. -,-..!
L-Gm Stelnfcarer and " ISLo
In Stetler shopped in Sunbury
iaturday.V v,:.:' ,' "'.-
Carrie Mensch of Mifflin-
ipent Beveral days with Mrs.
Pawling.
R. Bickhart wishes to public-
Ink Sheriti Ritter and wife for
of venison.
L John Hassinger of this place
ing her son, Herman, and
lit Sunbury.
itlian Bickhart and wife of
tnk visited George Bickhart
lily on Sunday.
report that Win. Rudy of
burg had committed suicide
k is reported false.
Katie Holsapple of Red
isited H. R. Bickhart and
B few days last week.
Gilbert, a senior of Frank-
Marshall College, Lancaster,
mg a few days at home.
Thompson spent several
lXew York at the horse
bought a fancy trotter.
fop in the prices of Lion
tuckle's coffee, lie. or 4 lbs.
at Maurer's, New Berlin.
Jon Moyer of this place pays
ptcash prices for calves
Call on or. address as
tf.
J. A. Lumbard, wife and
With, feasted at Attor
Potter's on Thanksgiving
ohler preached a very iu-
anksgiving sermon last
morning in the Reformed
heads on Monday was
arrisburg by a telegram
the illness of Mother
lioe Haines, of Beaver-
several days in Swine-
e residence of , C. H.
W 3a, or 10 lbs. for 25c.
reductions in price at
few Berlin. See his ad.
polumn.
Erdlev. who has been
Abaolom Snyder, will
rather Moms Erdley
&nd Amon Bowersox
Mr. Snyder.
MIDDLEBUR6H, SNYDER CO.,
T 18 h PBOCOKSSWE
Cheapest line of Floor Oil Cloth I
at Weis,' Sclinsgrove. J
Rain fell for four successive Mon-j
days and the 5th and 6th Mondays
it snowed. j
Supt. F. C. Bowersox was one of
me instructors at me .uinmi county
Institute last week.
Ladies' Kid Gloves with double
towed stitehings in all the latest
colors at L. Dunkelljcrgcr's.
George Livingston on Tuesday
evening received the contract for
erecting the Sclinsgrove Shoe Fae
tory for $2090.
A full line of tinware can he
found at SchiH'h and Stah blocker's
stand. All kinds of rcpairinj
promptly attended to. tf.
Charles Marks, a student of Dick
inson College, Carlisle, spent his
Thanksgiving vacation with his
parent in Swineford.
J. R. Krecgcr and II. B. Smith
drove to Sunbury Thanksgiving
Day to sec the State-Col legc-Dick-inson
foot-ball game.
Very interesting Thanksgiving
services were held in the Lutheran
church by the children. Every
thing passed off very nicely.
Reuben Mitterling of Mifflintown,
formerly of Freeburg, visited friends
at Sclinsgrove, Freeburg and at this
place during the past week. J. -7!
.A new and larger furnace', has
beca placed in the bank bnildine
as the other one ' a not large I
- The Best Thing to do. Wait and
see my line -of Winter Hats before
buying elsewhere, you will not re
gret it. L. Dunkelberger.
Schoch and Stolilnecker will give
you bargains in Stoves, Ranges,
Heaters, or Roofing. Call and see
the bargains opposite the jail. tt.
M, Millner, of Kantz, is in Phil
adelphia and New York this week
buying a new and complete line of
Holiday and Winter Goods. Cull
to see them.
Miss Bertha Wittcnmyer went to
Philadelphia to see the Pcnsy Ivan ia
Comell football game and to see
her brother, Samuel, who is a Cor
nell student.
J. C. Schoch and his son-in-law,
Jacob Stahluecker, have bought the
tin shop and stove business from W.
E. Stahlneoker. We visli the new
firm abundant success.
Bricks von Sale. I have on
lmnd 200,000 bricks. Any person
in need of bricks can get them at
any time. F. F. Hark,
tf. Middleburgh, Pa.
J. N. Thompson, J. R. "Kreeger
and Miss Bertha Wittcnmyer at
tended the annual assembly of the
Aniericus Club at Sunbury Wed
nesday evening of last week.
We have in stock a beautiful line
of Ladies' Coats and Capes at prices
that, defy competition, Plush Cupcs
at $5.00 ami upwards. Cloth Capes
equally as cheap.
S. Weis, Sclinsgrove.
The Post will lie sent toany new
subscriber from now until January 1,
1 899, for the regular subscription
price of one year. From now to
July 1, '98, for 75 cents. Send in
your orders.
- Agents Wanted. To those that
are willing to work I can give steady
employment. The work is light and
easy. Write me for terms.
C. L. Yates, Nurseryman,
11-18-St. Rochester, N. Y.
"That the richest and largest de
posits of gold that the earth has ev
er produced up to the present time
have been found in the Alaska
Klondyke country is now an es
tablished fact. We call your at
tention to the advertisement of the
Alaska Klondyke Gold Mining Co.
in another column." ' 10-7-6m.
HEW8PAPER BWIHO
Peter Herman, of Penns Creek,
was a Wednesday morning caller.
The pension board met on Wed
nesday morning. Drs. Smith, Tool
and Herman were all present.
Mcrril Herman was buried
in
the cemetery here Tuesday.
Kohlcr preached the sermon.
. (II .
Itev.ri
I
H. II. Grimm put n lot of Rock
liass in Penns Creek furnished by
U. S. Fish Commissioners.
T. F. Swineford, of Lowell, fell
from his buggy Tuesday evening, st
this place and crushed his cheek
bone pretty badly.
G. C. Gutelius, Agent, will have
public auction, in Mrs. A. B.
Spccht's store room at Beuvertown
on Friday evening, Dec. 3rd.
Clothier Gunzburger of this place
is the happiest man in two counties
and well he muy lie for on Sunday
his wife presented him with a pan
of twin boys.
11. E. Walter wishes to inform
the public that he cau supply any
and all kinds of furniture. Call
and see his stock and learn his
prices before purchasing elsewhere.
tf.:
I Mrs. Edwin N. Kline of Carlisle
is visiting her parents. C. D. Griss-
inger and wife of Selinsgrove. Mr.
Kline is a student at Dickinson
College and is studying for the min
istry.. ; : ' -;
A chace of time table went into
L . . w -
Hieti on--Monday. The monlWg
trains run on the same schedule. In
the afternoon mail West arrives at
3:07 instead of 3:23. Train East
arrives 4:20 instead of 4:30.
Henry Hackenburg, an aged and
respected citizen of Franklin Twp.,
West of Middleburir. died last
Thursday and was buried on Sun
day at Lunva church. Deceased
was aged 75 or 80 years. Rev.
Bonghter preached the sermon.
Elias Rearick of Winnemac,
Alaska county, Ind., has been Scnd
ing the last nine weeks in Snyder
county. Mr. Rearick 39 years ago
left Snyder county anil has lx-en
greatly enjoying his visit here.
H. B. Smith, who has a lucra
tive position in the bank at New
Kensington, came home to sjend
his Thanksgiving vacation and to
assist Assistant Cashier Kreeger iu
the bank here during the Cashier's
absence.
The public schools were closed
Thursday and Friday of last week
as a Thanksgiving vacation. Prof.
JiKlwin Charles and wife spent the
vacation at Port Treverton with his
parents and Prof. Seeley visited his
home at Beech Haven.
When we say we want a reform
.Joii . i i. t,r VUiU importance wmcn are ccrtan
platform wemean what we say. MeL tl(J lortht.olllI r
WUUt tile Ixist oliittnrni u-o nii rM . . .
wuut the best platform we can get
and the liest way to get candidates
not only to run on tliem, but to fulfill
the requirements of them. Compe
tition closes Jan. 1st.
Prothonotary J. C. Schoch snont
a night recently at the hotel at
Montandon. During the night
some one very unceremoniously re
moved four overcoats and umonrr
the lot was a brand new $1S over
coat belonging to the Prothonotary.
A smooth, easy shave. mntv.l Ivor
. ' o
cut, or other tonsorial work, is al
ways obtained ut Soles' Barler Shop,
in Wittenmyer's building, opiosite
Post office. Go to Soles and VOII
will make no mistake, shaving soap,
uunuream, nairou ana egg-shampoo
for sale. A. E. Soles.
Wm. K. Miller of Sul cm. tins
county, was a Middleburgh visitor
on Monday. Mr. Miller during the
last campaign was engaged at re
publican hehdouarters in Philadel
nhia and
1. BKUVlllUIt.l tn
... Hptuuiwuou committee oi in
inn4 i
1
' i
PATHUllSDAY,
JOlATESt HEWS
; OOtfRT HOUSE CHIPS.
- TOAda Katerrd lor Record.
W&JJ.'Wildt to Henry Bick
hart, 2 acres in Chapmau Twp.,
for$&ft.U :
GtCrrfe Fisher and vifi t Murv
rp - '
- Herman, 2 im ami 33 porches
Art' rtl 4
lujuonroe. iwp., lor ?1.00.
Jacql) SSierer and wife to Jacob
M. Sier,.2 acres nnd tl jHTclies in
WestPA-ry Twp., for 15.00.
' - Lrttem Urnnlrd.
' Itters of administration in the
estate 'bf Nathan ArUtgast were
granted to George A. Bover.
The last will and testament of
John HpMermnn was probated on
Mondavir Letters C. T. A. were
granted.-to Imv'i Ulrich. His
daughter, Kate, is the sole heir.
, i . Marring Llreanm.
"Hibts Fluttkrino with Dixn
Bi05a"The following murriaee li
eeusetiiave beon craoted eiuce our
last publication :
f Ilarvejr Gelnet, Mciserville,
IiebeQca Holibaugh, Oriental.
S. J.. Gemberling, Sclinsgrove,
Maggie Suffel, Chapman.
f C..'Bilgcr, a-ntre Twp,
Matge Oearhart, Washington T.
( Monroe Nace,' Washington Twp.,
Marj'Bryer, "
Simon Sipe, Adams Twp.,
Busan,Musser, V . Ceutre Twp.
the AinVoailony.airi
knized'fff 1r-ililhi. h- Mm 1
C. Schoch, lastxhursilay evening."
Mrs. Schoch was appointed Regent
for Snyder county, by the Nctional
Order at Washington, hist June.
She has succeeded in organizing a
chapter sooner than exocted. This
will lie known us the Conrad Weis
er Chapter, six, or one-half the
charter members being direct de
scendants of Conrad Weiser, the
Interpreter, and his erandson. Cant.
Conrad Weiser, one of the founders
of our town. This Chapter has the
very unusual distinction of having
enrolled upon the list of its charter
members, the actual daughter of a
Revolutionary soldier, in the per
son of Mrs. B. F. Gregory, who is
the daughter of Richard Knight,
drummer in Capt. John Beatty's
Company, 5th Pa. Battalion, under
Cant. Robert Masson. The officers
of the Conrad Weiser Chapter are :
Regent, ilrs. Ira C. Schoch ; Secre
tary, Miss Eva K. Schoch: Heiris-
ter, Mrs. C. B. North ; Treasurer,
Mrs. B. K Greuorv. Stllnxm-aee.
Tunes.
CONGRESS NEXT WEEK
One of the Mont Important .SlWww
in the Ifintory ofUie Country.
In view of the many questions of
vital importance which are certain
sions of Congress, those who desire
to be well informed concerning na
tional affairs will be interested in
the news that "The Philadelphia
Press" has made arrangements to
publish more complete reports from
Washington than have ever Ix'cn
furnished by any daily paper here
tofore. "The Press" maintains
regularly at Washington a special
bureau in charge of one of the lest
known writers on national affairs.
The working force of this bureau
has leen increased so as to leave no
doubt of ite ability to adequately
and promptly report every itenu of
Wasliincton news. As Comrress
will meet next week it will lie well
to betrin readiner "The Press"
Washington reports at once.
. Turnpike Vacated.
The viewers appointed to nass on
the petition to vacate the turnpike
between Milllinburg and Hartleton,
reported in favor of vacating that
nart of the road. And award the
1 1 -
turnpike company $250 damages.
DEC. 2, 1897.
FTOMTtWlTTOtOTl
Friends of "The Post".
Roll or Hoxon. Thn following
persons havo paid their subscription
to the Post to the datoa opposite
their names. Should any mistaken
occur in these credits or on vour na-
por ploaso notify us :
H A Kliugler,
Roliert Haekenlmrir
aug 1 '1)S
oct 1
march 1 ",7
nov 1 UM
jan 1 '9S
niareli 15 "J.
nov 1 'Jlo
jan 1 '9S
nov 1 '97
dec 1 '97
aug 1 '97
may 1 '9.S
fell 1 '98
june 15 '95
april 1 '98
oct 1 '98
jan 22 '08
' oct 1 '97
july 1 '98
nprif 15 '98
nov 1 '97
nov 1 '98
nov 1 '97
nov 1 '97
nov 1 '91
M J Courtney,
John Slmnihach,
Ira Kline,
Amos Musser,
Ah E Walter,
SS Seller,
Enoch Baker,
Mrs. Sallie Younjr,
R F Scchler,
Noah Broiise,
Daniel Rover,
Jacob O Smith,
P F Jarrett,
Daniel Hunt,
Elmer Walter,
Isaiah Bowersox,
Charles L Marks
W S Smith,
J DHare,
A 1) Kreanicr,
Win Wetzel,
W B Hummel,
G J Roush,
Jobe Hart mail,
Andrew Wieder,
Abner Aigler,
D F Unlinircr.
april 1 '97
oet 1 '97
june 1 '98
april 9 '98
Jolih A Bover. :
dec 1 '97
HKv'Jacoli.YiUtJsy - . ' jan 1 '98
'nj1dlnVlttitnyeiv 'ljwne O '98
FraiHc 'llflftnfaoch,
-T-decl-'97
L H Heimboch,
A Reningcr,
Henry Grubb,
. april 1 '93
jan 1 '98
oet 1 '97
sept 1 '98
july 1 '98
july 1 '98
' Mt 1 '97
dec 1 '97
feh 1 '9fi
j 1 1 1 v 21 '98
fe'b 15 'I8
feh 15 '97
sept 15 '!)7
march 1 '.('
july 1 ".If!
july' 15 '9IS
march 10 '97
april 25 ".IK
sept 15 '97
dec 1 ".17
nug 1 '98
march 1 '98
feb 18 ".IK
oct 1 '97
Isaac Smith, ,
B F Row,
F II ShacfTer.
Jonathan Steffen,
M M Gemberling,
Airs II it Romig,
Kate Arnold,
M S Brubaker,
J L Weiser,
Isaac Walter,
John Francis,
James EutciTmc,
F I) Reigle,
J E Mohn,
R G Dunn Al- Co.,
S J Brouse,
S P Wolvcrton,
II () Rodgers,
Jos Sworm,
A Moesehliu.
Reed Jones,
Mrs J C Specht,
july 1
'98
'98
D A Kern,
Dr Herman,
Ida Beaver,
J W Di eese,
W A Arliogast,
C M Bruliaker,
Alfred Dobson,
Arthur Fisher,
E C Musselinan,
S G Moyer,
Ida Billman,
Dr P W Houscr,
Francis Gemberling
jan 1."
nov 1 '97
dee 1
march 1
nov 15
'97
'98
'97
feb 15 '98
nov 1 '97
aug 30 '98
oet 10 '98
aug 1 '97
may 10 '98
april 1 '98
nov 1 '97
feb 15 '98
d.K- 1 '97
dec 1 '97
nov 1 '97
nov 1 '97
feb 1 '98
d! 1 '97
may 1 '97
nov 1 '98
jan 1 '98
sept 1 '97
nov 2 '97
april 1 '98
aug 1 '97
july 1 '98
nov 1 '98
jan 1 '98
april 1 '98
B J Maurer,
Charles Ix;nig,
David Heintzelnian,
I E Boust,
W D Carman
C F Blouch,
J F Selmee,
J B Shcllenberger,
J L Vamer,
R W Stout,
Theodore Row,
Joseph R Stauff'cr,
P Laker,
Allen Foreman,
Willet Arbogast,
W C Ililbish,
Daniel Beaver,
R S Heintzelnian.'
We arc in receipt of a box of as
sorted pens from the Esterbrook
Steel Pen Company, of Camden, N.
J. The Company, is made up of
reliable gentlemen. . Their pens are
among the best i(not the best. For
the post three years we have used
no other pens but the Esterbrook.
VOL. 34. NO. 47.
Snyder County Historical Society.
A meeting will be held in the
Lodge Room, Middleburgh Bank
Building, Saturday, Deoemlier 18th
next, for the purMtse of formulat
ing plans to organize An Historical
Society iu Snyder County. It is to
In; hoped that there will' Ik- a full
turnout of nil citizens generally
who are interested iu the preserva
tion of the early history of this sec
tion of Pennsylvania. 'Efforts will
be made to have representatives
from every township in the county
present to participate in the pre
liminary steps of the organization.
Application will be made to Courts
of the county for a Charter at the
first regular term succeeding the
lawful notice for same. In making
this announcement it is proper to
say that Snyder county is rich in
historical associations and that steps
should be taken to rescue from im
pending oblivion facts now rapidly
passing out of the minds of nidi.
Committee.
Ancthtr Shot Accidsntly.
While out huntinir last Thursday.
Sylvester Boweii, proprietor of the
Summit House, accideutly shot
Amon Glace, while under the im
pression tliat he was shooting at a
rabbit. jGIaoe and Bowon' were out ..
hunting together 'and each ' moved
around fa opposite diftctjons. -Jo 4ot,n '.
ftrabbit',:' Gmce,!weht,among fcuhes"
in the opposite direction from that '
airreed upon. The movement in
the bushes invited the charge. G lace
was hit with 27 shot, number 5.
Glace is very sick and the result of
his case is still uncertain.
Teachers' Institute.
The program for Teachers' Insti
tute came too late to publish iu this
issue. The lecturers are all able
speakers. Judge Ellison needs no
recommendation having won his
reputation last year. lion. Henry
lloiick also is well known here.
Howard Saxbv comes so well recom
mended that all can rest assured
that nothing has been spared to
make the Institute a grand success.
- -
Watch Repairing
I. Bernstein, of New York, a
thoroughly perfect old county
Watchmaker, will remain here a few
weeks at the Washington House to
repair Watches, Clocks, Jewelry,
IMc. All work warranted first-class.
All kinds of Watches and Jewelry
sold at the Lowest Prices.
tf. 1. Bkunstkin.
Christmas Presents.
I desire to announce to the pub
lic that those who wish to buy Pi
anos, Organs or Sewing Machines
for Christmas and New Year pres
ents can buy cheaper of me now
than ever. Full line of samples on
hand. F. S. RKKii.K,
tf. Middleburgh, Pa.
Judge Alfred Ellison, of Ander
son, Ind., is a very entertaining
taker. His address was marked
by frequent and hearty applause.
He mingles in a very happv way,
logic, wit and pathos, and he kept
his hearers last night vibrating 1k-
twecn a laugh and a tear. He was
at times quite eloquent, at others
humorous, and then tender and
pathetic. iAxlnyton (Ky.) Daily
Prcw,
The teachers nt the county Insti
tute had another interesting day
yesterday, which ended by a splen
did lecture bv Judge Alfred Elli
son, thq Indiana jKiet-junst, who
spoke from the theme, "Does the
World Move?" The lecture was
the best of the course and drew a
very large audience which heard
with deep interest the strong and
entertaining lecture. Harneburg