Royal MkN Um leea pare. F0V7QZR Absolutely Pur NOV At MM MWMS CO., MV VOWU Snyder County Historical Society. The Snyder County Ilhstorical Society will be incorporated by Judge 1 r "l ....1. A rh-k1iMitirkn for a charter to issue from tlie lcx-al courts will be made by the solicitors Jay Weiscr and William K. Miller. The General Corporation Act, of the State, ot the 29th of April 1874, provides for sueh incorporation there being under that Act two classes of corjH)rations, those for profit and those not for profit. This proposed organization being purely a local, historical association will have no I other object than that of promoting and maintaining an interest in the history of this and contiguous counties so far as the history ot Ad joining territory may relate to our Geo. W. Wagenseller, own. llie proht derivative irom Editor and Proprietor. I such an assembly will besimply the COURT HOUSE CHIPS. The Middleburgh Post. Published every Thursday. Subscription $1.50 per year.ll dcuMire and satisfaction which its wlil-ju must be paid In nrtvunce when writ out- side tlio county.) RATES OF ADVERTISING. t iramu-nt Rdvi-riiim.'nts not oMwrwiao ootifaclwl lor will hn rlmnrwt M. lh rule of 1 I'ltijt ot line (iinnparlol im'iwun') lor Hint Inser tion and lOet'iits H-r lino for pvory subsequent tii.ttrlm. nflirath nnticti puMuhnirrr t obilunry porrti), ilwtei of TettyecU rfc, thretcrnt a lint. mcmlxTS may find in pursuing the I tangled mazes of history, whether of a local, a personal, a political, an ecclesiastical or professional or family character. There is an in teresting field in our county for or iginal research in this respect and if all gentlemen will join who have Admin, W. II. Ifnrinnn. .Tcrr-miah Howemnx aC(lli('SCel a willillgCSS t) doSO, Heaver, .Ian. M. Kline, I'hurlrs Ncclit , , , , . Ih-nver W., (Hu .1. Hw, Cliiw A. ViKiur till! iNH'lety Will prOVC a lHTIUHlHilt Viilre. II. II. Wauner, It. II. Knllny ' 1 'Impinnn, W in. 11. KernlWtiT. !. M. Trniitniiin HIICCCSS. It is interesting to note that in this and the Juniata Valley more troops were sent to the front during the crisis of ISI'd than from any other rural section in Pennsylvania. There are many ancient local insti tutions hereabouts now fallen from the memory of men the history of which may yet be rescued and per manently restored. After the organization has lecn Kepnblican Standins Committee. Franklin, W. 1). (iilt, II. S. ItiwiniiiKt-r .lack-mil, (ico. A. Ilrolmn, .1. S. Yeurli'k MiililleliurK, Al I'li'lan. N. A. Hrwra MliMliTrn-k, S. S. Ymli-r. Tliroilnre ltc Monro, A. It. Villain. I 1. Hitter IVIiii, I'rnnk Miller, Howard Itow I'erry, .1. N, llne-iim, Or. M. itntlirnek IViry H, t.eo Slrawner. John Noll "i liiiMifrove, N. M. Kinder. K. II Smith Spriiiit, I', K. Kelirpl, tieo. S. l.eplev I'lilon, O. (1, Kiev, II. J. Stroll tViiHhiiiKtou. Henry llrown, John Miller riinrsday, Feb. 24, 1898. Editorial Paragraphs. The theory that gold Is appreciat ing has hist received a verv black eve by the discovery that the value fully jwrfected and oiliccrcd we will of the gtild mined in the world in ! be able to give a more lengthy and l.S'.l? exceeded the total value of both gold and silver mined in the world in 1N.S7. II II II II It is now estimated that the Feb ruary receipts under the Dingley law will reach $"JI),(HK),000, which will lx! in marked contrast with the February receipts during the opera ions of the Wilson law. The follow ing table shows the February re ceipts in each year sine! the beginn ing of the operation ot the McKin ley law, and covering all of the years in which the Wilson law was iiMin the statute Ixioks. . 11 11 11 11 Treasury figures are assuming a brighter and more satisfactory con dition. Receipts this month for thus lar have averaged over a million dollars a day and prospects are that next month will be even better. As the total expenditures of the Govern ment average but a million dollars a day, it will lx; seen that the new law has already practically reached the jxiint promised by its farmers an iucome equal to the expenditures. II II II II Economy and prompt business methods are the rule of action in the National House of Representatives, which is controlled by the Republi cans. Present indications are that the appropriation bills of the pre sent Congress will lx; kept at the very lowest xssible figure, and that the record for prompt action upon them as well as other important measures will be an unusually good one. Ten of the appropriation bills have already passed the House, and it is expected the remainder will be disposed of very promptly. II II II II How do Senator Seller and his free-silver associates who have been demanding that the bonds of the United States shall be declared pay able in silver justify their course in the light of the fact that the Mexi can government, whose . financial methods they profess to so much ad mire, is just arranging for a new is sue of bonds payable in gold and gold only? But a trifling inconsist ency of this kind cute no figurewith men who are merely advocating a cause tor what they can get out of it in the matter of official preferment or otherwise. . definite description of the work it proposes to undertake; and trust also that many members may lx; en rolled from every township in the county. X The Maine Calamity. The news that the U. S. waiship Maine had Ixi-n blown up in the Havana harbor spread like wild fire across this country and electrified the American people like the news of the firing on Fort Sumpter. Just why the American war vessels can go to all parts of the Glohu and not be harmed aud yet when near Havana harlxir in sight of Spanish possessions just after the publication ofDeIiome'8 insulting letter and his subsequent retirement from his place at Washington, the Maine should be blown almost to atoms is not quite clear. Whatever is the cause of the catastrophe, it is prob able that the Spanish government is not directly responsible for the wreckage of our war vessel, but on the other hand some hot-headed Spaniard loafing about Havana has planned and directed the destruction of Uncle Sam's Master of the deep. Some very positive assurances come from Havana that there are mines under the harbor at that place from which torpedos could be set off at stations on shore so as to wreck any vessel at any point in the harbor. About 250 lives were lost in the demolition of this Giant. They were the lives not only of Americans, but of American sailors, commissioned by the United States government in whose employ they were at that time. : We can not help but believe that investigation will prove beyond doubt that the destruction 6f the Maine was not accidental, but that the explosion was the result of a diabolical plot to injure a King of the waters in Mod ern Warfare and all because it re presented the stars and stripes. At any rate the thing should be thoroughly investigated and the re sponsibility put where it belongs. 1KL. '. In Jackson Twp., Snyder County, February 5th, Mrs. Rebecca llnm- mel, relict -of Daniel Hummel, aged 74 years, o Months and 11 days. Deeela Eatr4 tor BUer4. Curtin Bowersox and wife to Jackson Bowersox, lot No. 5 in Henry Smith's addition, Middleburg for $900. Elizabeth, Jacob B., and David B. Staufler, executors of David M. Staufler, to David U. Stahl 95 acres and 82 perches of land in Union township for $3000. Same to same, 10 acres nd 3G perches lor ?305. David WT. Stahl aid wife to J. B. Sfciutter, 95 acres and 82 perches ia Union township for $2000. Same to same 10 acres aud 36 perches in Union twp. for $305. Sylvester Flanders, administrator of the estat ot Daniel M.Brubaker, to Anna R. B;ubaker ten acr&s in Union twp. for 810. John F. Romig and wife to Wm. H. Sprcnklell acres in Washing ton iwp. for $200. F. E. Hilbieh and wife to Calviu F. Mover 59 teres in Washington township for $8000. Samud II. ILiriinaii to Cora E. Beaver 45 pcrelfes ia Monroe twp. for $100. Geo. Fisher and wife Euir-a A. Iiiiiidenslager 2 acres in Monroe township for one dollar. F. B. Ulrieh and wife to Jennie Ulrieh, house and lot in Selinsgrove for $85. Jennie M. Ulrieh to Annie M. Ulrieh property last named tor $85. Jacob M tisselnn'n and wife to 1 Ienry Recti 15:5 perches in I'eun twp. for $o00. F. B. Ulrieh and wife to Jas. 1. Ulrieh one-fifth interest in several tracts in 1'. nn twp. $:500. Ellen X. 15cnflr to Henry Roe?, I acres in lVnn township fcr $100. II. F. Blessing aud wife ami Daniel ShuiJy and wife to J. B. llerrold, lot i:i Port Treveton for $100- Mary C. Kistncr to Mrs. Carrie K. Wagenseller, house and lot in Sulinsgrove for $300. Philip Hilbish and wife to Wil lauiciiia Tlmrp lot in Selinsgrove for $G00. Letter UrantPd. The last will and testament of Sarah Ann Mitnian, late of Pcun township, was probated Feb. Sth. Violet Mitman is the executrix. The last will and testament ct Anetta Walborn was probated Feb. 8th. letters of administration cum testaiuento anncxo on said estate were granted to Sarah Ilouser, of Shamokin, Pa. Letters of administration in the estate of Charles A. Rathfon, decM., to Lillie C. Rathfon. In estate of Wm. Fessler, deceased, letters were granted to Elizabeth and C. A. Fessler. In the estate of Reuben Fessler, letters were granted to Alliert Fess ler. Marring Licenses. f S. H. Weidenman, Paxtonvillc, Gertrude B. Howell, " J. M. Rauch, Beaver Springs, Carrie Williams, Bloomsburg. Hrrvey A. Long, Pfoutz Valley, Senora Garman, Washington twp. J. W. Markley, Adamsburg, Nettie B. Sellers, " Henry A. Herman, Kratzerville, Effie M. Fries, Middlecreek twp. Amnion Gearliart, Freeburg, Nora S. Artley, Kreamer. Everybody Says Ttuttbe Wine and Brandy of tho BpMT N.J. Wine Co., Pesseic, N. J., are leading all other n publ to faror. Their Brandlca are pronounced dy the moat capable Judrei to be the very bwt Id the market, while their ne Old Port and Un fermented Grape Juice art inperlorto all other for the lick room and Communion Table. For pur (rape Brandy their Old Climax, vin tare 1S7S. I admitted the beet to be had. Vine yard and cellars at Panalc. N. J. OLD OOFXXS WANTED. In order to complete our files we want the following named issues of the Post: July 8, Sept. 16, 1869; Oct. 6, 13, 1870; Jan. 26, 1871; Apr. 17, 1873 ; Nov. 4, Dec. 23, 1875 ; June io, ioo: iuar. anu juiy 20, 1878; May 15, 1879; Feb. .17, Mar. 10, 1881; Apr.. 23, 1883; Alar. 27, June 12, Aug. 7 and Oct 30, 1884; Sept, 17, 1885; Jan. 28, May 6, Oct 28, Dec. 9, 16, 23, 1886; Dec. 29, 1887. ' Any of our readers having copies of the above issues will confer a favor by letting us ,knoW. " Such copies in good condition t will com mand a fair price. - tf. REDUCTION Ii at F.HJaurer's, NEW BERLIN PA. We have just finished taking our Stock and tind we will be needing 111010 room for New Spring Qoods. We prefer ranking Quick Step prices to ninny of our winter goods than carry them over till next season. fx ba. Couches ITDBE, CMPET 3 AIJD CHHJA. :0: Bright oaw designs look out from every nook and eoroer of oar Storo 8has and Styles in which at odm you sea your Ideal. AND MSI CHAIRS- CARPETS, RTJQS, ART SQUARS and PICTURES at prices so low tbat oth er tnerebauts can not compete. :0: Toara RennMtfnIlo . H. FELIX, Lewi5b own. Liberal Adjustments- Prompt Payments, REMEMBER H. HRRVEY SCHDCH, GENERAL INSURANCE AGENCY, ' Only the Oldest, Strongest Cash Companies, Fire, Life, Accident and Tornado. No Assessments No Premium Notes. The Aetna Founded A. D., 1819 Assets $11,055,513.88 " Home " - 1853 9,853,628.54 " American " " ' 1810 " 2,409,584.53 The Standard Accident Insurance Co. The New York Life Insurance Co. The Fidelity Mutual Life Association. Your Patronage Solicited. CLOAKS. Ladien" Clonks, Capes and Wraps must be sold at coHt and below. Don't miss the Iinrgaina on Lndien' nnd Children's Clonks and Capes. They must be sold as we don't carry any over Senson. CLOTHING. Men's Navy Bine JJenver Overcoats only $2.50 i Men's Heavy Storm Overcoats only $4.00. Also Men's and Boys' Heavy suits, tuev must go at and below cost. IS We have evervthins in Footware. A few of the fall and winter styles are still here All sizes. They will be sold for about one half their val ue. Tney are lull M per cent, less than last year. Men's Gum Boots only 2.25 j Ladies' Rubbers from 18c. to 45c. : Our shoes must be re duced to make room for the incom ing spring stock. No is your time to make Bargains in Shoes. We will give a special dis count of 10 per cent, on ev ery dollar's worth of Dry Goods, Notions, Clothing, Boots and Shoes, in fact on everything but Groceries. 10 Per Csnt. Groceries. Arbuckles' and Lion Coffee, Ho ; 4 lbs. for 40c. Winner Coffee. 13o ; 2 lbs. for 25c. Loose Roasted Javo, 13c ; 2 lbs. for 25. Java and Mocho, 85c : 8 lbs. for 90c. Extra loose green coffee, 25c. 10 lbs. Soft A Sugar, 50c. 9 lbs Gran ulated, ooo. 2 lbs. Light Brown. 60c. Corn Starch, 5c ; 3 lbs. for 12c. New Rice, 6 : very nice. Best . O. Molasses, 14o. a qt. Syrup, 18o. a gal. Light Syrup, 35c. a gal. Chocolate, lee. Baking oda, 4o. per lb. Bokiog Powder, 60. i lb. Basins, 7c. Silver Prunes, 12c, extra nice. Oatmeal. 10c.. 3 packages 25o. Crushed wheat, 16c., 2 packages 25o. uoffee cakes, 00. a lb. Ginger snaps, 6c. a lb. Oyster crackers, 6c. a lb. Kniok-knooks, Ho. a lb. Water crackers. 9c. a lb. Discount will be allowed On all Goods in Stock. Until you see Solid-fact Bargains. We have opened the Season with a stock of goods that boats the record for beauty and low prices. Be fair with yourselves and see our Elegaut Stock of Winter Clothing. I presents an opportunity for economic al buying that is not found elsewhere. OVERCOATS, Everybody needs something in this line. We have just what you need, and at the prices that defy competition. We have the Finest Line of Gentlemen's Furnish ing Goods on the Market. Hats, Caps, Valices, Trunks and Rubber Goods we have in large assortments. IN DRESS SHOES, ye have a line unequalled in the county, our heavier wear, in price nnd quality, cannot be beat in the State. We want you to see our shoes A full Line of Horse Blankets, Lap Robes and Whips constantly on hand at greatly reduced prices. EE. OFFSINSEIIME1ZI, App'aBlook., - - SollnBsrovo, UPa,. In Carpets, Kugs and Oil cloths we hovs all the newest patterns and choice colorings. The latest de signs are beautiful and at about a quarter off from former prices. Good Ingrain Carpet, only U60. Good Home-made Carpet, 25c. 8 4 Floor Oilcloth, 60c. per yd. 6 4 Table Oilcloth, 14c. per yd. R 4 Table Oilcloth, 12c. per yd. JMCAHTX iuxJQ. No. 1 Butter, 16 Potatota, 80 No.lBuMer.10 NairUrd, FrMhEmtt Turkey, M OnlOna, SO i Younf Chickens, T Dried Applee, 1 . Dried Cherries, 8 Apples, M. , Bacoa, 6 Shoulder, 8 . Bam, 10 K. B. We have no Spec ial Bargain Day. Oar Bar gains are Every Day. F. H. Maurer, N. W. Corner, Front and Union Sts New Berlin, Pa. FAT FCLKSfPSPQ a-r t nMrineh. a & 1 J2Q Great Reduction Sale of FURNITURE! For Nriety Days I The Undersigned Offer The Public Their El? TIRE STOCK OF FURNITURE AT THE GREATEST BA0RIFICR EvER KNOWN IN CENTRAL PENN SYLVANIA. We are not Belling out, but we do this to Increase our sales above any pre vtoui year. We give a few of the prloes as follows : Soft Wood Chamber Baits $l4.00;Cotton Top Mattress 8.&B Hard Wood Chamber Suite 18. 00! Woven Wire Mattress. 1.75 Antique Oak 8uite, 8 Pieces 19.00 1 Bed Springs L35 Plash Parlor Suits 80.00; Drop Tables, per ft... ..N .00 Wooden Chairs per set. 9.50jPlatform Rockers 8 60 In stock, everything in the furniture line, lueladingMlrrors, Book Cases, Desks, Sldeoboards, Cupboards, Centre Tables, Fancy Bookers, Baby Chair Feather Pillows, Lounges, Coaches, Doaghtrays, Sinks, Hall Racks, Can. Beat Chairs fine, medium and eheap furniture, to salt all classes. Prices reduced all through. Come early and see oar stock before giving yonr order, and thus save 10 to 80 per cent on every dollar. ' Special Attention Given to Undertaking & Embalming. KATHEKMAN & EABTNAN, Limited, , MD7PLINBURQH, P n Store, M i i : : r.!T. PLEApARIT niLLC. I keep everything in the hardware line. Horse shoe nails, other nails by the keg or pound, toe steel, cast steel, tires for buggies and wagons, round bar iron, chains of all kinds, forkti, Bhovels hoes, tools of all kinds, , . Horse B ankets, Whips, halters, tie ropes, curry combs, brushes of all kinds, brooms, tinware, granite ware, tubs, buckets, and Patent Washing Machines, . ; . . Call to see my goods and you will be convinced that you can buy cheaper here than any where in the county. . Yours resp'y, I V I Unrnnr Pleasant r if hi x :..(,, 4 .1 Subscribe H UUHUUbTUOl. m iMuai. a. wr
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