' ' . " 'I'll f FnTderCo.Hi; iltor and Proprietor. nteresting Items. Told m Brief Paragraphs for Our Readers. tiaal Pl"tr in Vorml nrt n. I sew. rBVlBK lrPe nor r W" rroraiBroi. here was a session of adjourned last Friday. Miss Bcntz of Gcrmantown is vis- t at M. I. Totter's. I ... K. N.Engel, the photographer, It Sunday at Williamsport. or a beautiful hat for a little Ly call at L. Dunkllierger's. hr. D. R. Rothrock of New Ber- kvns at the county seat law batur- loyd Stetler moved into W. F. se's residence on West Market ct. t is quite the correct thing now- V9 tO VUKC 111 lllU "iini-u lans. IJcorge Beaver moved into the utiful residence with I). A. Kern wife. Ex-Commissioner II. J. Heiser of Jilel was a couuty seat visitor sday. )r. J. w. Sampsell ot l'enn's Mi was a Middlehurg visitor on urday. Hie "Three Bostonians," Court . .i t i...:...' ... orr kiseiNOV. lllll. .umissioii -.1 35 cents. ft letting for the building of a new nil house m the borough will Ik: INov. 19th. iVttorncv Jav G. Wciser spent idavwitli his sister, Mrs. Jnhn , at Lewisburg. Paum Wanted: State cash and price. Axsox 1 1. Risski.t., "-3m. Akmn, ()hi( Nliss Laura Smith of Flizabelh- csiK'iit several days at tliis lilaci guest of her parents. icorge Moatz mid some friends pn Susquehanna University spent uluy at his father s home. KltonWiney, whohad lieenspcnd- scvcral weeks m Snyder county, returned to his Hoosier home. Misses Mabel and AlvcstaSehnoc father of Mt. Pleasant Mills re county seat visitors last week. II. Maurer, New Berlin, is ai rs offering special bargains. See special annouiKX'incnt in tins is- tf MoorgejErhart disjMised ot his pro xy by sale to Mrs. Iloutz ot grove and Mrs. Miller of Mimm- Perry county man found a ptinit burr that contained nine K most of which were well devel- ft oSe members of the Lutheran reh will celebrate the Lord'3 bperou Sunday 'morning, Nov- er 13th. lurry Specht, who had cone to ton. has returned home, aud Geo. Jan went with his company to auelphia. Irs. Wni. II. Snyder of Sclins- Vt spent several days of the .past K visiting at John P. Smith's John Moatz's. Jfrs. Geo. II. Stciningcr and Miss an btetlcr spent several days of st week on a shopping expedi t Williamsport. II. Spangler and wife who had Impending several weeks with his w at Blanchard, Centre County, P returned to this place. t received, especially for our JJlrjC Dnva tlin moat linnrlonmo of Ladies' soft slouch hats ever Kht to Middleburg. I Li. DtJNKELBEBQER. MIDDLEBUKGH, SNYDER CO., PA. THURSDAY, Do you want a fashionable glove for whiter, with heavy silk stitch ing and clasp? Only one dollar. L. DUXKELRERQEK. The "Three Bostonians" will np jiear in theMiddleburg Court House Friday evening, Nov. 1 1th. Some thing grand can 1h expected. The Salem Sunday school will hold Reformation Service this com ing Sunduyafteruooii. Able speak ers will lie present. All are invited. John W. Kunkle ot the firm of Runkle & Walter was in Philadel phia last week laying a supply of new goods and attending the leaoe Jubilee. The great opportunity of the sea son will be the "Three Bostonians" who will appear Nov. 11th under the auspices of the I . O. ft. of A. oi this place. Wm. Dunkellx-rger of Swincford has secured a job as night clerk at the Central Hotel at Sunbury, Pa William is an active obliging young fellow and no doubt will fill the jHjsition very acceptably. - Miss Daisy HorulxTger of Aline has opened ft millinery store t Aline. Millinery coods and dress makincr a siecialtv. Artistic and tasty trimming. Call to see the good and bargains. 10-27--t On account of the bad heatlli ami suflerins business interests of the memlwrs ot the 10th Pa. Kegiment now at Manila, aiietition willbesent to President Mckinley asking for their early discharge. Lovers of that most romantic in strument, the harp, will surely want to hear Annie ! rank Lil..y of tlx famous "Three Bostonians" play .Parish Alvar' "Dance of the Fair ies," on the evening of Nov. 11. Jerome V. (Jarnifn of Mt. Pleas ant Mills was a county seat visitor on Saturday. While here he called at this olliee ami paid lor the Post one year in advance for himself and his daughter, who resides in Perry county. James W. Uliich, of Dundore, was a Middlchurgh visitor on Tues day, lie is a veteran of the late war, having se rved three years in Co. H, -UHh Regiment P. V. I. lie walked up all the way and expect ed to walk home. Thomas Sankoy, of Freeport, III., mernlHT of the fth Regiment of that state, was spending some time at James Runkle's. with whom he had his home for many years. He parti cipated in the Porto Rico campaign as quarter master for his regiment. There is a well-authenticated rumor that Attorney M. I. Potter of this olacc will lie a candidate for District Attorney at the primary next Spring. Mr. Putter is an able attorney and the commonwealth eases would lie ably prosecuted, if Mr. Potter is successful. Ticket agent and operator, Sher man P. Warner and wife have begun housekeeping in the residence re cently vacated by Oeorge hrhart. They returned from their wedding trip last Friday and the calithum pians gave them a serenade at the Washington House. Prof. F. C. Bowersox is billed as one of the instructors at the Perry County Teachers Institute to be held at New Bloomfield, Nov. 27 to Dec. 2. We also understand that ho has been selected as one of the instruct ors for the Cumberland County In stitute. A smoot h, easy shave, genteel hai r cut, or other tonsorial work, is al ways obtained at Soles' Barlier Shop, in Wittenniyer's building, opposite Post office. Go to Soles to buy new razors or exchange for old ones. Razors honed and guaranteed to give satisfaction. A. .E. Soles. Mrs. M. L. Kreeger, Misses Min nie Row, Carrie and Nettie ilm- dricks ot SYlinsgrove weie Middle- burg visitors one day last week. Waxtep. Life Insurance Solic tors and District Managers for Sny der County, and vicinity. Company incorporated under Iowa Laws; 1G years in busims, 5 years in Pennsylvania, liberal contracts. Ad dress S. II. Rmwti.eu, 937 Spring Garden St., Philadelphia. 10-27-:Jt Several weeks ago a large piece of of solo leather was stolen from the shop of Ira Walter alniut a mile east of Middlchurgh, and upon mak ing investigation this week found it hidden in the bushes opposite Emanuel Zechmnn's burn. Mr. Walter knows who the party is that carried it away. This goes to show that all the people guilty of larceny were not sent to the penitentiary. The sudden elimatie changes we are now experiencing are not with out their evil effects on the health of many, for uhotit five out of every ten persons met have colds or other ailments attributable to the caprice of the weather. Just now no one can be too careful of his health for the air is laden with malaria and other poisons incident to the natural decnv of the d vim; year. 1 lie water as well as the air is impure, and should le used with care. An old newspaper clipping which hail evidently Ikh-u carefully treas ured bv the late Judge Wickham.of the Superior Court, was ioiind in his pocket book when he died recently It reads as follows: "Here U what Abraham Lincoln said ol the law ' Let reverence of the law be breath II l in. ei hy every mother to the lisping babe that prattles in her lap; let it lie taught in Hie schools, seminaries and college; let it be written ill tin1 primers, spelling books and alma nacs; let if be preached iVo'll the pulpits ami proclaimed in lcgislativt halls, and enforced in court ; in short let it become the political religion ol the nation.' " COURT HOUSE CHIPS Benjamin Iucluuaii and wife to Carrie V. Lulz, nee liaehman, '.) acres in Franklin twp. lor one ilol lar. George Henrv and wife to John T. Iloliiiaglc 11 acres in Centre twj for $1 ,:"). John T. Ilolliiagle and wife to George C. Spangler 14 acres in Cen tre twp. Mathias Dunbaiigh, et. al. to J P. Kantz 530 acres in Monroe twp for $3, 100. George Wiest and wife to J. Peter kantz, one acre and 57 perches in Monroe twp. for 9203.43. Andrew J. Beachel and wife to J. Peter Kantz 18 acres in Washing ton twp. for 9100. John Hummel and wife to J. P. Kantz 152 perches in Monroe twp. for $95. M. U. App to J. P. Kantz 4 por ches iu Monroe twp. for 94.50. Marrlncft I.lronM. J. P. Kantz, Monroe twp., Susan Heini, Selinsgrow I D. O. Snyder, Middlecrcek twp. Jennie V. Kratzer, " Cinmlmlonr' Ofllre. There are 4556 voters registered for the election next Tuesday. A Republican Mass Meeting. A Republican Mass Meeting will le held at Beavertown, Monday, Nov. 7th. Let every citizen attend this meet ing and learn why he should support the Republican ticket. Henby Bbown, Chairman. P. F Riegix, Seo'y. HON T. M. MAHON Hon. Thud. M. Mahon was born in Greenvillage, Franklin County, on May 2lst, 1X10. His lather, Robert Mahon, was one of Irish de scent, and his mother, whose maiden name was Jane Wallace, of Scotch descent. In IS 13 his Dither remov ed to Scotland, where the subject of this sketch lived until 1S5!), at which time he moved to Clfainbcrsburg and commenced the study of law with Kiimnel it Mcljcllai). The only education he received was in the common scheols and thcChamlws- bt:rg Academy. In August INII2, ht! entered in Company A, of the 1 20th Regiment Pennsylvania Vol unteers, and at the expiration of his term of service in that regiment he enlisted in the 21st Pennsylvania Regiment and served in it until the close of the war, being mustered out of service in Scptomlicr 1NIJ5. He was severely wounded on November 4th, I Sill, at Hatrliesl.'iin. In lSHC. he was elui'ti'd ( '!erk of Courts and served in t!i.:t oli'n-e until ISti'.i, reading law :;t the same lime. In 1S70 he was nominated lor the Leg islature. In IS7I he was re-nominated for the Legislature and elect in I by a handsome majority over Major North of Meivershiirg. Iu 1S72 he was again iiomiuated .or the Legislature, and the Democrats put up against him I on. W, ii. Steiiger, who they thought could easily be elected, lint he ran 2l2be hiud his ticket, Million's majority being 512. During the time he was a member of thr Legislature he was Chairman of the General Judiciary Committee, the most important com mittee in the Iloine. In 1 .S 7 J he was i urn i mated f ( 'oiigress in the IStli District, and came wiihin 25 votes of being 4ected. His com petitor in the light was lion. W. S. Sicnger, who had carried thedistrict over (Jen. Langhorne Wister, in 1874, by over l,l!M majority. Iu 1SSS he was a candidate lor the nomination for Judge of Franklin county, but after a spirited contest he was defeated by Hon. John Stewart, lie has freijuently served on the Republican State Committee ami has often been a delegate in the state and county conventions. In 1870 he was admitted to the bar ami has licen in active practice ever since, and has for a number of years lieen recognized n oik; of leading lawyers of this part of the state. He began poor and unaided and what he is to-day he has gained through his own cilorts. In 1892 he was elect ed a member of the 53rd Congress. In 1894 he was elected amcmtxT of the 54th Congress and iu 1S9 he was elected a member of the 55th Congress. He is now the nominee of the Republican party otthe 18th District ot Penna., and will nodoubt be elected a member of the 5Gth Congress. Since a nienilier of Con gress, Mr. Mahon has forged his way into the front rank, composed of the mem!ers who shape and control leg islation. . He is one of the strong men in the Pennsylvaniadelegation. He is chairman of one of the import' ant committees oi the House, and I. -.t. NOV. 3, 1898. has served on other leading commit - tees. Mr. Malum is a strong. leUitcr and hard fighter for what he Udieves to I.' right. His course in public life is without a staui. Faithful to every trust confided to his k.vping, he lias now the confidence and esteem of his fellow citizens. Third Annual County O Convention. E. The Third Annual Snyder Coun ty Christian Kndeavor Convention convened in the Lutheran and Ii fornied 1 ureh at Frcebnrg, Thurs day and Friday, Oct. 27 and 28. Tliri!.SAV F.VKMNII, Convention wits opened bv a Song Service conducted by Cyril Haas, followed by Devotional Services by Wev. Romig. The Address of Wel come was then delivered by Miss Mary llilhish, extending to the del egates a cordial welcome and trying to make them feel at home. A re sponse in behalf of the delegates was made by Rev. Barb. The conven tion was favored with a duet by Miss Sara Glass and Mrs. Rassler, after which Rev. Kohler spoke on the topic "The Spirit of Revel ition." After announcements were made the convention adjourned. I lilDAY MuliNIMI. The morning session was opened with a Song Srvice by Cyril Haas. Heyotional exercises were conducted by Rev. Rover. After singing Xo, .1, reports were given by the dele gates representing the various so cieties of the county. The first topic lor discussion was "A iiu-niberi ('. K. Society; Why.'" by Zimmerman. He gav e as his .!l!,e Rev. rea sons, ( I ) It presents to me more op portunities for usefulness than any other organization, (2) The various ways to lake part in the mei tings, (:!) It specifies our religious duties, (I) ll broadens our religious views, (5) It exalts Christ above everything else. The topic was further dis cussed bv Rev. Kohler, L. G. Walk er, W.'L. Rasslcrainl ( '. II. Ilar nian. Singing No. ll'.l. The next topic for iliseu-sioii was . Mission Study Class" by C. II. Harinan, pointing out the necessity of giving more money to Foreign Missions. In the absence of J. Hess Wagner, Rev. ISarh was selected to peak on the topic "The Tenth licgion," stat ing that as the purpose is in our hearts to give so is the love of God in our hetrt. The President ap pointed a Nominating Committee and a Committee on Resolutions to report at the business pcri'id. Af ter singing twostanzes of hymn No. 118 the convention was dismissed by repeating the Mispeh Benedic tion. Kill DAY AtTEK.lK)N. Convention was opened with a Song Service conducted by Cyril Haas. iM'.xt on the program was the transaction of business. Report from the Committee on Resolutions thanking the people ofFreehiirg for their kind hospitality, Icautiful de corations, use of church, etc. The Nominating Committee reported as follows: President, Rev. D. !). Mo Lain; Vice President, L. G. Walk er; Secretary, II. B. Mover; Treas urer, Mrs. Carrie Smith. The report was accepted and the ollicers elected for the ensuing year. A Corres ponding Secretary was added to the officers in the person of Dr. D. G. Smith. C. H. Harinan yvas elected County Missionary Chairman. Re port from the County Iookout Com mittee. It was then moved, se conded and carried that the officers purchase a Mission Banner to lie presented, from year to year, to the society contributing the largest a mount of money per capita toward missions. By invitation Adamsburg was selected as the place for holding the fourth annual convention in '99. W. Jj. Bossier was appointed fa- -uata f uata Ann; No. 1 mhlt hitr over to rrvtrioL VOL. 35. NO. 43. : tenia! delegate to Northumberland county convention. After singing hymn No. 21i, Cyril Haas MM.ke j oil the topic " The Quiet 1 lour." At J the ocuing of Ids address Mrs. W. j I. Rasslcr sang "I., the Secret of his j Presence." Mr. Ha.is dlat all spend at iifioen i.ii.iuteseaeh day iu the reading of ChI's Word and prayer. Rev.' . ( J. Komigread n paper on '-Some of the Qualities of n S rssful ('. 1). Work,T. The. next topic for discission was "Junior Work" by Rev. MeLiin. He said that in order to be sueecssful in su perintending a Junior Stciety vou must study the individual. ' this subject was further elaUratod upon by Miss Glass, Rev. J lennan, Rev. Rockan.l L. G. Walker. Af f.... i i . i lomoiiiM eioems aiHisingnig iivinn No. US, tin; convention was dis missed by repealing the Mispeh lteliedietion. t'uinAY i:vi:xi(i. Immediately af'cr supper a num ber of delegates gat hent I tngeth'T and held an ( )pcn Air Meeting in front of the Musical College, in which all took an active part. The evening session proper Was opened by a Song Service bv the Juniors. After singing hymn No, 2:'i the convention was favored with a Solo by Miss !!;,iZe. The subject "The Statesmanship of Christian Kndeavor" was next discussed bv Rev. Rock. He stated that many were ready to turn iVom the misrule bin ib;-y were all saying "I'll go when the crowd goc-" but when the crowd goes we do not need them. I'lie "convention hymn" was sung fbr the last time after which the President again thanked the people for the kindness show n the visitors and their united cllortsto make the third annual convention a success. I Ie also urgi d the various societies represented toiirge Foreign Mission and 'iciilli Legion movements in their IV-oecliy societies. ( Walker then conducted the Conse cration Services in a v, ry impressive way, all consccratim'- themselves anew to the service of their Master. After the benediction v,;is announced a reception was tendered the visitors in the I 'nite I Rrelhren church. Thus the third miniial eon e tioii has passed into hi-tory. Let us not f aget to take to heart, the ihingssaid ami see whether we can not get some good out of them by putting into practice in our rcsM'ctivc societies, and let us labor with zeal for the success of the fourth annual con vention to be held at Adamsbiir"' iu 18!I'.. A1)ki.w;atk. A DECLAMATION. Give me the money that has Urn spent in war and I will purchase every loot of land on the globe. I will clothe every man, woman, and child in an attire of which kings and andijueeiis would be proud. I will build ii school-house on every hill side and in every valley over the whole earth. I will build an acad emy and endow it and a college in every state, and fill it with able pro- I f Ml .... lessors, i win crown every hill side w ith u place of worship conse crated to thcgnspcl ofpe;:ee. J will support in every pulpit an ablu teacher of righteousness, so that on every Sabbath morning the chime on one hill should answer to the chime on another around the earth's wide circumference, and the voice of pray er and the song of praise should as cend like a holocaust to heaven. ChavltH Sumner. Millinery Opening. I will have a Grand Owning on Tuesiluy, Wednesday andThursilay, Nov. 1st, 2nd and 3rd, of Winter Millinery and Fancy Goods, Ciijcs, Coats, Skirts, Wrapjiers, Hats, etc. Come, see and lie convinced as to style and price. Ellek C. AlTOAKJ). ) the next rle court reacbins an asreemont I Drlcoa for this rf.
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