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The Middleburgh Post.
Published every Thursday.
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BTDtatk nof iau publukrd Jrrt , obituary jxwrtjf,
tribuUt of mjMct, rfc, lAr cenU a Une.
Eepublican Standinc Committee-
Tl . VX nvilliaili ilwiDim-H
Heaver, Jan. M. Kline. Charlea Hpechl
Reaver W., Geo. J. Hprece, Chaa. A. Wagner
Centre, M. H. wanner, n. a. r.raiv
Chapman, W m. H. Ker.tettar. O. H. Troutman
Franklin. W. I), (lift, H.8. Hennlnger
Jackson, Ceo. A. limine, J. 8. Yearivk
Miildleburir, Al. Clelan. N. A. Bewe.
MtdUlecreek, H. H. Voder, Theodore Kow
Monro, A. tt. Young. I). P. Kilter
Penn, Frank Miller, Howard Row
Perry, J. N, Itroelua, Ir. M. Kotbrock
Perry W W Mtrawner, John Noll
Srlln((rove, N. M. Fisher, P. tl. Smith
Hprlns, I. K. Kelgel.Ueo. S. Leplcjr
Union, O. . Ktce, H. J. Htroh
Washington, Henry Brown. John Miller
Rkithucan Ticket.
Kor V. 8. Senator,
Hon. M. S. Quay.
For CotiKreM,
Hon. Tr'atl. M. Malion.
For Assembly,
Dr. A. M. Smith.
For Associate Judre,
Hon. Z. T. Gemberling.
For County Surveyor,
Geo. A. IJoUlorf, Esq.
Thursday, May 12, 1898.
Dewey's Victory.
The civilized world everywhere
in scanning the pages ot history to
day to find, if possible, the record
of a victory so complete as that
accredited to Commdore, now ad
miral, Dewey in the l'hillipi'nes on
May 1st As yet no one has been
able to find anything like a jwrulltl.
Tlieannihilationofthe entire Spanish
fleet with the loss of hundreds of
SjKinish Sailors and the destruction
oi niillionsof dollars worth of Sjianish
projK'rty, without the lossof a single
American and the injury of only 8 of
our men with scarcely any damage
to our fleet is indeed a victory that
must ge down in history as one with
out a parallel. Truly Americans
can celebrate surh an accomplish
ment and land to the skies the name
of Dewey who carried the forces to
victory.
Wheat in Demand.
The most ardent wish nf our
farmers in the price of wheat certainly
was realized during the jit week.
Wheat went up to $1.7 per bushel
in Chicago and hx-.il dealers jKiid as
high as $1.4(1. Higher prices for
wheat was romiscd by the Repub
licans in the campaign ofl8lKiwhcn
the Free SilveriteH were advancing
their fallacious theories. Practical
demonstrations are ulwuys lest and
now we have abundant proof that
the predictions upon the success of
the yellow metal has been proved
true even Ix-yond the moot sanguine
exjxjctntions of the anti-Free Silver
iU. Dollar wheat was really alwiit
the btst we could expect, but now
we liave more, much more. Why
should we not have faith in the
Republican party?
How the State Aims to Aid the
Fanner.
Dr. 1 1. T. Fernald, who has been
apjioinUtl Economic Zoologist totfic
Department of Agriculture of 1 enn
sylvania, describes bis duties as be-
ing the investigation of all kinds of
animals which are injurious orbene
cial to field and garden crops, fruit,
stock and other agricultural interests
)( the State. That this is an im
portant work is sliown by tlie erti
roates prqmred by oomiietent person
at different times and invarous parU
of the United States. These esti
mates agree in placing the annual
loss, due to the attacks of insects and
other enemies of the farmer and
fruit grower, at one-tenth of his
entire crop) In other words, the
farmer, in an ordinary year, pays a
direct tax to Nature of one-tenth ot
all he produces, while in seasons
when the pests are unusually abun
dant the loss may be as much as one-
quarter.
If we apply these tacts to a lew,
only, of the crops of Pennsylvania
we find that tlie estimated value of
Wheat, Ilarley, Hay, Corn, Potatoes
and Tobacco produced in the Mate
durine 1890 was $80,749,080,
while if losses by insect ana other
similar causes had' been prevented,
it would have been nearly $90,000,
000, showing that on these crops
alone, the loss to the State each year
is nearly $10,000,000. .
This is a large sum and it would
seem impossible, it it were not that
it hasalways occurred, and a year
without it has never been known.
. It is only when the loss is greater
than usual, that the damage is telt,
and remedies are sought. ct more
than half of this destruction could
be prevented if a knowledge of how
to protect crops from their foes were
general.
It is to this line of work that the
Zoologist intends to direct his efforts,
offering to all who are interested,
information how best to prevent
these losses, or to check the foe
when it has already apjiearcd.
In order to do this, and accom
plish the most far-reaching result the
desire9 anyone who finds his crops
ot any kind affected by any insect
or other animal, to write him, send
ing samples of the the injuries, and
if possible, of the nnimal which
causes the trouble. All such letters
will be promptly answered with
suggestions of the best ways to
prevent farther damage, and if the
trouble be serious a jicrsoual exam
ination will lie made. All such
letters should lie sent to the State
Zoologist, Department ot Agricul
ture, at Harrisburg.
Bulletins describing injurous in
sects and other animals, the work
they do, and how to treat them will
also lie publshed, both in the news-
pnKrs und as pamphlets tor distri
bution. It is hoped in this way to
induce the people of the State to use
the opportunities which have been
prepared lor them by the licgislatnre
in this lino and in the end, save
many millions of dollars each year.
COURT HOUSE CHIPS
Deeds Entered lr Rceord.
John Zering and wife to Joseph
Hoeflick two acres in Centre twp.
for $3374.70. Dated Nov. 14, 18'J-iJ
S. Thompson Hilbish and wife to
Josiah M. Maurer lot in Middle-
creek twp. for $130.
$ Elizabeth and John I Wood
ruff, administrators of Henry Wood
ruff, deceased, to Chas. W. Duuus
113 acres in Penn twp. for $3700.
Henry R. Riegle and wife to
Harry Rowersox house and lot
Middleburg for $1)00.
Frederick Rathfon to Catherine
Rathfon lot in Franklin for $400.
Thomas Meiser and wife to John
S. Aucker 130 acres in Perry twp.
for 81750.
Letter Urantrd.
letters of administration were
granted in the estate of Wallace
liepplcy, late of Wot Beaver, to A.
Holshue and Isaac Gross.
Starring IJceaaes.
f Geo. A. Mull, Penn twp.
SalheR. Knouse, "
success of a ' national song.; Twn
well chosen selections for the pianr
and a song, "Love Letters," . arc al
so contained in this number. ' Tlie
music is unusually well printed and
of a high' order and renders the
magazine of permanent value.
Ev ry month, New . i. ork, 0 cents.
8ELINSQROVE. . , '
'loo late for last' issue. '
Mrs. Aycrs of Middleburg and
daughter of Williamsport were in
town between trains on Saturday
The Conference of Presidents
of College Y. M. C. A'sof the State
convention here in annual session on
Thursday last closed on Sunday
night, ihe attendance was large.
B. M. Wagenscller spent Saturday
and Sunday with his parents
N. I. Catherman also spent several
days with his parents .'.Mrs,
E. 13. Kilhnger of I ronton N. !. is
visiting her mother Mrs. Amelia
Wagenscller Mrs. Mertz and
children of Williamsportare visiting
Mrs. Mertz's parents Mr. azd Mrs.
George von Neida Mrs. R.
G. Rannen. a friend of Rurlingahie is
visiting her parents J. L. Cooper
and wife M. E. agenseller
who was in - the store at Phila.,
during April has again returned
home .... Dr. W. Ulsh is awaiting
orders to join a vessel as surgeon in
the navy, tor wlrich he was 'examined
and passed.; The University
liase ball team beat Bloomsburg
Normal at Bloomsburg on Saturday
last Score 8 to 10. . . .Susquehanna
Synod of the Lutheran Church
convened in Trinity Luth. . church
on Tuesday Eve.,it will continue
over Sunday. .,. .Dr.B. F. Wagen
scller took a patient to the hospital
Saturday to lie operated on ..... .
Dr. h. J. agenseller and I. Seller
went trout fishing on Monday.
Ih'iH yeek'a Mter.
Susquehanna Synod convened in
in this place Tuesday of last week
and continued in session until Sun
day evening when it finally closed
with the ordination of two young
men to tlie Gosik'1 ministry. The
attendance was large : about 150
were in attendance. This Symxl
now ranks about alxnit fifth in the
General Synod of the United States'
. . Ihe machinery is being placed
in the shoe factory. It is expected
that they will be ready to run in
about two weeks. We learn that'
there will be eight or ten new
families move to town in conse
quence of starting this enterprise
. . Ihe planing null is being push
ed forward rapidly to completion.
Some of the machinery has already
arrived and is being put into position
... u m. llaines who was seriously
hurt at the unloading of the boiler
for the planing mill is slowly im
proving. . . .Rev. Fetterolf has lett
with his family and gone to Mercers-
Kay Number of "ev'ry Month-"'
In the May nunilxr of every mouth
there is a second of the interest
ing and timely articles on Cuba by
Gilsou Willcts, eutitlcd "Seen and
Heard in Cuba's Capital" : among
the illustrations of this article is one
ot the famous $3,000,000 Dry Dock
the only time it has been in use,
with the Alfonso 13, on the "ways"
"The Plaza with the I lotel Inglaterra
in the foreground" and an especially
fine view of Havana harbor, with
Morro Castle and Fort Punta. The
reading matter is enlivened by short
stones and the department of Inter
esting People and music- lovers will
value the critical notice of Anton
Seidl, with a splendid photograph ot
the lamented leader. . Of special in
terest to women are articles on " Worn
en in Music." "Parliamentary law
for Women's clubs," and Fashions.
The feature of the number is an
excellent patriotic song and chorus
"The Flag of the Free," which lias
the fire and vigor necessary to thj
burg, Pa., where he has accepted
a call from the Mercersburg Luth
eran congregation Wm. H.
Gcmborbing "vas seriously hurt on
Monday of this week while he was
working at the ice house of II. D.
Schnure. The train men shifted
some cars on tlie siding at Schnure's
mill ; the brakeman lost control ot
the car and it struck the work Mr.
Gemberling vns at and threw him
np iu the air. He came down full
ing uiion timliers breaking one of
his legs in two places, knocking out
a numlxT ot lus teeth and was other
wise Iwdly bruised, altho' the doc
tors do not think he is internally
injured. Hope he will pull through
all right, lie was a good soldier
during the civil war. . . .The normal
school 1m we ball team of Blooms
burg played a return game with the
club of Susquehanna University
team here last Saturday and were
defeated by the University team in
a score of 12 to 8 Our boy are
playing good bull this season. They
practically won every game they
playcu this season A. Marburg-
er lias the foundation ot lus new
house completed and the carpenters
are at work at the house. . . .Sena
tor Hummel is treating his house to
a new coat of mint which adds much
to its appearance. . . .On the occasi
on of the meeting of the Synod, the
students of tlie University entertain
ed the Synod on Wednesday even
ing wit h music and addresses ; the
music was by the Glee Club and
orchestra and was highly appreciat
ed.
I have been a sufferer from cbronio
diarrhoea ver since the war and
hare used all kinds of medicines for
it. At last I found one remedy that
baa been a access as a care, and
that la GhamberlahVa Colic- Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy. P. '
Oeisbam, Geara Mills, La. For
rVfcy all DrufgHst".
p Jtpi I
For the short time w bare been
in businpg, our store and (roods
have become well od favorably
known a to qutilitv. LOW PRICEfc
and FAIR DEALING.
from New York and Philadelphia.
Larsnst stock 1 Bent 8 took I Lover
prices ! The bareains we (rive hold
your custom ; be convinced by ri
inn us a call.
DRESS GOODS.
- We can show you 250 kinds of
Dress Goods, Noveltien, Mohair
and in fact all kinds of the latent
Pattern. Remember we are Renins'
all our Dress Patterns i only one
Pattern of a kind t find in this
way we can show you a larger assort-
mnnr. in Tirana ftnnJa nnil aall at
lower prices. We can show you
Novelty Dress (ioods from 80 to 90c
1 ri-n.-j it- i- j
joiu. villi luu nnv iuib I1UC, HI1U
we are sure you will find a bargain.
LAWNS.
p L n- n .it c
r rum ua to oo r buct, unll iW1H,
Bhold Dimity, Friu'd Dimity, Frig'd
Or?.. Peracle. Senre Pn in fuM n
show you a fnll assortment in all
kinds of Dress Goods and Ginghams.
Dress Ginghams Co to 15e ; all Apron
ftiflffham. T,nnrnflter fin . nil TUa
Calico only 5o.
; ...... SHOES,
To fit the foot and fit the Durse at
our store, we always try to give our
customers flits : we do not ask vou
to make your foot fit the shoe; but
we simply give you a shoe that fits
the foot.
We just received a laree new line
of Spring and Summer styles in
Russets and Patent Leathers and
all kinds, the latest styles and lower
prices. Call and see for yourself.
Groceries.
Arbuokles' and Lion Coffee, 11c; 4
lbs. for 40o.
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, 25o.
10 lbs. bolt A Sugar, 50c 9 lbs Gran
ulated, ouo.
2 lbs. Light Brown. 50c.
Corn Starch, 5o ; 8 lbs. for 12c..
New Rice, 5 t very nice.
Best N. O. Molasses, 14c. a qt.
Syrup, 18c. a gal.
Light Syrup, 85c. a (.'al.
Chocolate, 180.
Baking Soda, 4c. per lb.
Bokmg Powder, 6c. i lb.
Rasine, 7c.
Silver Prunes, 12c, extra nice.
Oatmeal, 10c., 8 packages 2-ic.
Crushed wheat, 15c, 2 packages 25c.
Coffee cakes, 5c. a lb.
Gipger snaps, 5c. a lb.
Oyster crackers, 60. a lb.
Knirk-knocks, 80. a lb.
Water crackers. 9c a lb
In Carpets, Kags and Oilcloths
we hove all the nearest Da t terns and
choice colorings. The latest de
signs are beautiful and at about a
quarter off from former prices.
liooa ingrain Uarpet, only -fc
Good Home-made Carpet, 25c.
8-4 Floor Oilcloth, 50c. per yd.
tf-4 Table Oilcloth. 14c. per yd.
5 4 Table Oilcloth. 12c. per vd.
Carpota I Carpota I !.., barpota ! I
CMS!
8 . A AH Kinds.
riTTHiOSi! M AH Prices;68'
The whole loww
- M.cu up wiui varpers. Kam
Art Squares, Curtains, Window Shades, Curtain PoW I WirU
Bug Fringe, Floor, Stair and Table Oil Cloths, &c, Ac,,
We can show you the largest ard best selection of the above good
ever shown in Lewistown. 1 . . . .
Rag Carpet as low as 20a and J
rVirtstn i q im.f tt on. i, ri
v eivei iarpet " 76c.
Brussell Carpet as low as 50a and up
AH Wool Carpet " ".',50a .
Half Wool Carpet . 35a M
-0hina and .TanAn AfAt finer inn Unii n ai i.
i ......g, w mvsio w kjviovi, jcrom.
Compare quality and prices, you will find that our store is the
place to buy at. The goods are first-class, prices are the low
est, our rooms are clean and no trouble to show goods.
RC8peCtfally' W.fi. FELIX, Lewistwn, Penn'.
Liberal Adjustments. Prompt Payment
H. HARVEY BCHDCH,
GENERAL INSURANCE AGENCY.
SEONDQBOVBji FA,
nut,? i.i rvi.i..i OA . .
vuv vu-nmrironge8i uompanies,
Fire, Life, Accident and Tornado.
Wo Assessments No Premium TTnta.
The Aetna Founded A. D.. 181ft AflflAraftll flKK. Kioccl
American - u i8l0 a . OOJ
. Hie oianaara Acciaent in$urance Co.
The New York Life Insurance Co.
The Fidelity Mutual Life Association.
Your Patronaee Solicited.
HOId on to Your Dollars,
Until you see Sohd-fact Bargains.. We haw
opened the Season with a stock of goodi
tnat beats the record for beauty and low
tpnees. Be fair with yourselves and bm
our Elegant Stock of Spring Clothin
1 presents an opportunity for economy
al buying that is not found elsewhere.
Spring Hats, f aijcy Styrt?
Evervhriftv
We have just what you need, and at tht
uiiuoo tum aeiy competition. We htm
, the Finest Line of Gentlemen's Furnist
ffyoods on the. Market. Hats. Cap,
Valices, Trunks and Rubber Goods w
nave in large assortments.
IN DRESS SHOES,
We have a line unequalled in the countv. our Snrino. r ;
and quality, cannot bo beat in tlie State. We want you to see our slioa.
I jienlieiif, Selspyij, t
No. 1 Butter, IS
No. 2 nutter, IS
Freeh Err, 10
Onion, SO
Dried Apple., 3
Apple, 80.
Shoulder, 8
Potetoee, 00
New Urd,
Turkey, 10
Young Chicken. 7
Dried Oberrie. 8
Bacon,
Ham, 10
N. B. We bare no Spec
ial Bargain Day. Oar Bar
gains are Every Day.
F. H. Maurer,
N. W. Corner, Front and Union Sta
New Berlin, Pa.
Sherift's Sale of
REAL ESTATE.
By virtue ot oerUIn writ ot PL Fa. lamed out
of the court ot Common PieuofSnyder county,
!., and tome oirected I will expose to public
aaleattbeCoartHouielnMlddleburr, Pa., on
SATURDAY, the I8U day of May law at one
o'clock P. M 4 the following described Real a
UUtowWt
All tbatoerttln twotoriandaituatedlnsprlng
taw tub I p, snydor County, Pa. Bounded on the
north by a public road; on . the Xaat by puWW
road; on the aoutb by landa ot Jane Blckel
and oo the Weatby landa of W. p. Ettlnger,
eonuintng acre and tt perahea more or lea,
oa which are erected a DWKKUNO BOUBI,
irr ABLE and OVTBUILDIMOa
astaed, taken late execution and to be aoid aa
the property ot W. n, Koepp.
ehctia's offlw, Middleburg. Pet, May a, ISM, "
p. s. rittkb, Sbentc
Great Reduction Sale of
FURNITURE!
For Ninety Days I
The Undersigned Offer The Public Their EH
TIRE STOCK OF FURNITURE
AT THK GREATEST 8ACRIPICR EvER KNOWN IN CENTRAL PENS
PYr.VANI
We are not sellta out, but we do thla to Inoreaee our sales above any pr
vlou year. We irtv? a few of the prion as follows :
Soft Wood Chaibber Suits $14.00 Cotton Top Mattress 2.
Hard Wnnl Phamhuv Hnlta 1Am:illA...un.. u.u . m
Antique Oak Suits, 8 Pleoes 19.001 Bed Spring L
f'usn rarior uit BO.OO Drop Tables, per ft
Woodon Cbalra per set..
a.50;Patform Rockers....
In atnlr ,hln ln f i" T "
n i mj V i . , iuoiuuiub; oiirrur, dook U&m
feather Pillows, Lounges, Couches, Doughtrays, SinEa, Hall Raoks, Can.
rteftt t;nRlra Una man I n m mnA .ha.n fnMHu A i& 11 , '
frloes rednoed all tbrouKh. Come early and see onr stock before clvlof
Vnill nrHa. mnA .K.. mama 1ft 4 a aa . .
' . w u nr uruu on every aouar.
Special Attention Given to Undertaking & Embalming
KATHERMAN & HARTNAN, Limited,
M1FFLINBUROR. P
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Store,
T. PLEASANT TellLLS.
1 keep everything in the hardware line. Horse slioe,
nails, other nails by the keg or pound, toe steel, cast steel,
ures ior unggies ana wagons, ronna Dar iron, chains of au
Kinus, IOTK8, suoveig noes, tools or all kinds,
Horse Blankets,
Whips, halters, tie ropes, curry combs, brashes of sH,
kinds, brooms, tinware, granite ware, tubs, buckets, ant
Patent Wasiiing Machines.
Gall to see my goods and you will be convinoed tht
yon can buy cheaper here than any where in the county.
Yours resp'y, I . I : lffrrrr Ht Fleksaut
afl bl VUliwIf 1 MiUi p. "
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