OSO. W. WAOBWMJJ.BB,
Kditor and Proprietor.
MIDDLEBURGH, SNYDER CO., ML. THURSDAY, JAN. 19, 1899.
VOL. 3t. NO. 3.
Interesting Items.
News Told in Brief Paragraphs fr
Our Readers.
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,.,r...iil Fatatrra In Ul !
,rl Xrmm 'oerlR rrpl Jlorr
r Lw ProMlmal.
Musical convention ut Sclinsgrove
next week.
Adjourment court wi in session
on Monday.
Mrs. James Aycrs is atiffering
from illness.
There were no deeds on', red for
record since our last issue.
MissRowa Schoch haf'rcturned
from her visit to Millcrsburg.
Keep your eye on our sale re
gister. It grows every week.
Frederick Lcitzel ;f Jawiteontwp.
am! son were in Mii'.dlelt:rrr Tuesday.
J. A. Apple ofMt. Plc.-ni Mills
was a Middleburg visitor Monday.
Cashier Thompson and Attorney
W'cistT drove to Sclinsgrove on
Sunday.
Charles Boyer of Pnxtwule was
a Middleburg visitor on Monday
morning)
'Squire T. A. Wagner of Mc
Cl are was in town on Monday at
tending eourt.
Tlie j)riniaries of the Republican
party for tins borough will tiik
place on Siiturday.
W. H. Bpaugler and Peter Kliug
ler, the drug elerk, spent several
days the past week in Fhila.
Am.indusSl.ainbaeli ( this place
has received Sis
services of Uncle Sam.
The contract tor the new Bchool
building in tins borough was a ward
ed to John F. Btetler Cor g6437.
V V Dearie of Northumberland
was in town last wet
s
H. C. Guteliua is ou the sink list.
tf. T. Ranch and wife of vVili
iamsport are visiting James Ayers
and wife at this place.
Geo. I. Kline of Adams township
has purchased a farm in IVnu town
Hhip near Kante awl will move there!
m tlie spring.
For Sale. A Grocerv and Shoe
Store uneasy terms, fnulding 20x36.
Kent reasonable. Address Box 1 "4,
Middleburg, Pa.
Tlie musical eonvention at Seliiis
grove will eonduet w ith three grand
eoneerts fin Thursday, Friday and
Saturday nights. Admission 2ac
and .')".
Prof. .Idiiu T. Witkius ot Scriin
ton, a graduate of the Royal Academy
ot Music, London, pgluinl, will
conduct the miimrtd ta' vntii'n at
Sclinsgrove next WI4.
C. W. Fisher, ti ..filler of-
11 1 r .11 -C? .
wei , vest nraverwwB-a-ji. wa .-. , .,.,, , , .;. ,,Wer and W. W.
MuMicliurgii VHiar n Mondav i .... ti. ,i;,...i, ;..
ea by re electing Hon. G. A. Schoch,
President ; VV. W. Wittenmyer, Vice
Mrs. A. S. Heaver returned from ' President; J. N Thompson, ( 'ashier;
her trio to Gordon. She was ae- J. R. Kreeger, Asst. Cashier.
. - si- -l- -L. -i- i- 4. .J. 4. L. .
FECI A Li OFFER.
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what one: dollar will do
As a Special Holiday Inducement to secure new sub
seriliers we will accept new -mViariptions and upon the pay
ment of only ONK DOLLAR, down, we will send the I()ST
from that date to January 1, I960, or until April 1, 18!)!)
for 25 Cents. Old siibscriljers ma take advantage of this
remarkable oiler by paying up urrearages at the regular rate
of If 1.50 per annum. This is a most H1mt.i1 otter and it
must Ih- accepted at once to be of the most value. Send
in vour name and vnnr dollar, to
G FORGE WAGENSELLER,
Kiddlebargh, IVimu.
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The stockholders of the First Na-I
tional Hank re-elected the following
named directors on Tuesday : Az
iiriali Kreeger, G. A. Schoch, W.
('. Pomerov, M. Mi liner, J. N.
morning. He is a i -."it gentli
man and a good bu is man.
ooatpauietl by her aunt, Mrs. Julia
Deininger of Millheim, who will
make an extended visit at this place.
Mil
him
s Marie
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Thomas R, ItostermRO, whosold
his bakery .it Sdinsgrove, moved
his household gMls to this place
and stored them itiG. A. Sfchoch'fl
store room recently oocumed by Dr.
h w ig.
James Fisher of tllUpWCe bought
the bakery at Sclinsgrove from
Thomas R. HoatermaU. If" moved
Sclinsgrove last r nilav eed began
in n!s new i-aimig. ih- v. i.
new proprietor abundant miv
The Ifeluibliean nomination
hiwnsliin officers will be heli
r ,
Franklin township on Saturday,
Jan. '28. Perrv township, Spring,
umber of other
Adams and quite 11
Heaver accompanied
home.
Oh yes! Oh ve-!! any one mak
ing sain can do well by calling on
JamesBowersox, auctioneer, Middle
burg,Pa. 1-lWt
Attorney E. E. Pawling and wife
left last week for Chicago, where
he will open op an office for the
practice of law. ,
Prof. V. W. Ripka, teacher of
the K reamer School, was a visitor at
tins
townships have
date.
elected
ill
in
the home of his parent
place over Sunday.
Mrs. Susan YViney will have pub
lic sjdc ui the 28th inst. W. E
Winey, one of her sons, has ordered
the bills from the Post.
We desire to return our heartfelt
thanks to the many f riends who so
generously assisted us in our afflic
tion. Mii.ton Dkkb and Wife.
J. Kohler Pack of McKees J Falls,
whose name is prominently mention
ed with the Republican nomination,
was a Middleburg visitor Monday.
George Erhart ot fywistown,
formerly the ticket agent at this
plaee, is reported seriously ill with
typhoid fever. Iiater reports say
be is better.
M. L. Wagenseller of Selingrove,
the traveling salesman, visited Mid
dleburg merchants last Friday.
While here he mado a pleasant call
at this office.
The uiinils of Red Hank school
cnioved a pleasant evening at the
home of their teacher. C. A. Gear-
hart, on Tuesday evening. One can
see the spirit of such an occasion.
John W. Farnsworth, D. D. G
&L F. and A. M., ot Danville was
in town over Sunday, the guest of
the Masons of this place. Mr. tarns-
worth is a genial and pleasant tel
low and at home enjoys an extensive
insurance business.
A smooth, easy shave, genteel hair
out, or other tonsorial work, is al
ways obtained at Sole-' Burlier Shon,
in Wittenmyer'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. K. SoLEfl,
We publish the roll t honor this
week of those who have paid during
the last tWO weeks. The dates oil
the tab of the paper ol subscribers
who have during the last month
should show credit on this week's
paper. If if does not, don't neglect
to notify us at once.
Our semi-annual special sale of
Dn SB Goods and Linings will take
place Saturday, Jan. 21. Our terms
w ill Ih as usual viz. 'JO per cent of
discount on all Dress Goods and
Linings purchased on thai day fou
cash. O111 line ot Dress Goods is
now hvger than ever before, consist
ing of cloths, Cas meres. Henriettas,
Herges, Poplins, Mohairs, Silks,
Satins, Sat. -ens, Fancy Xovelty,
Ih- BS Goods, etc., etc. Do not miss
: hi p rent opportunity.
Arrangements have been perfect
ed by the Ladies' Mite Society ol
the Lutheran church, for tlie hold
ing nf the "Husincss Men's Jubilee."
More than eighty nanus have bet a
subscribed, making almost a hun
dred repn scntatives. This is an en
tertainment ol rare enjoyment. Pull
of mirth and happy hits, at the
sunietitin giving a unique advertise
ment to every business represented.
The entertaitimenf will be held in
the Court House Monday and Tues
day evenings, Jan. oOlh and 31st.
The nhiect for which the entertain
ment is he
serves tin
public.
WALTER.
Mrs. Harriet Walter was born
Js.11. 'Jo, 1844, and died Sunday,
Jan. lf, 180!), at 4:45 o'clock at
the home ol her husband, Josephat
Walter, in this borough. She was
married to Josephat Walter Jan. 26,
1 8(11, with whom she had four
daughters:
Catherine Ellen, born Feb. 21,
LSliT, Married Oct. 4, 18'Jl, to K111
amiel Wetzel, redding in Penn twp.
nwir Kantz. They are the parents
of five children, Joseph. Harry, a
pair ot twins now dead, and George.
Margaret May, Imii-ii May 1!, 1 Sti.il,
married June 8, lSD.'i, to Jesse
polig of Vicksburg, Union County.
They have three children, Jennie,
George and Marv.
Elicbeth Eve, born Dec. 7, 1ST J,
tuarritid Doc. 2", 1S!J. to
William
The
Friends of "The Post'
Roll of Honor. The following-
Gi-o. Wagner,
Willis Sbunibreh,
John tiearhurt,
peraons have paid their subscription I A. H. Staufer,
1 1-O8T ro tue dates opposite II. P. Hoot
names. Should any mistakes ' li 1 1
in these credits or on your pu- , Ul ( ,,r,l"n'
ease notify us : John Looser.
w
inner,
HGift,
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May 10, 99 H,a?heffcr
May I 99 OBeph Swarm,
Jan.T. i'.KH) w- 4 Mi,rkiy.
Jan. I, 1899
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Jan. I, 1900
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Frank Heimbaeh.
1 8. H. Walter,
Howard Lcitzel,
Howard Sliainbaeli,
II. A. 1 lowersox,
Win. Seebold,
Rob. K. Walter.
for
in
-aim
1 JviHir ol Sli.iniokin Ham.
i'V'4'' mJ.: ,. ' Weo. jC.AWi's4l
I Sarah Jane, born M.-.y .. i 7' .!,: N , - '
' married June 20. I897 to Albert
lieuninger of Jackson township near
New Merlin. They have a UltUgh-
ti r named Harriet.
M rs. Wain r is the daughter of
Harry and Dena (Aig'er) Smith,
late of Middleburg. T
to the Post to the dates opposite II. P. H,M,t
f Iwnr 1 1 1 1 lit. i.i CI. ...11 .1.1 I 3
VliXJil 111 I1H rl.
occur
per please notify us
H. M. Freed,
S, F. Hackenburg,
P. S. Hurn-ll,
A. II. (JkA,
J. E. Stcininger,
Ira A. Haokenbnrg,
L. ( '. Rowenox
Kev. J. Bhamhttch,
E. E. Mover,
A. B. Ma'rkley,
Murrav Dreese,
J. J.Schnuler.
Am. S. Walter,
John II. Mover,
J. M. Baker,
Simon Arliogast,
Jacob B. Maurcr,
Abner E, Walter,
H. I). Sohnure,
li. W. Long,
Dr. M. Rotlirock,
Edward Heaver,
N. Eugene Stuck,
J. G.Stahl,
N. T. Dundore,
F. P. Walter,
J. K. Hughes,
W. D. Jar-elt,
J. A A. Moeselilin,
Samuel Btllick,
Josephat Walter,
Amos Muster,
J. ( . Smith,
A.?. Schoch,
.lames ). Suook,
P. Reiser,
A. H. Bowcrsox,
Pereival Aumiller,
in. I, 1900 John Banner,
Feb. 1 '!in Haekenborg
Henry Hunt,
C F. HIoneh,
W. H. Bower,
N.O. Row,
I hiniel Mower,
Will, Krebs,
l. F. Swengel,
M. L. Walter.
Amoa M. fisher,
Henry Kerstetter,
P. L. Row,
C. E. Hendricks.
M. J. ( ourtoey,
Daniel Kuhns,
S. . Wetzel,
J.M. agle.
Jolw Walter,
Allied IJeiiubuch,
Aaron Hummel,
Harry Wetzel,
L. Miller,
Harry V. .Mill,-,-,
F- H. Schrader,
B, c . 1 iin',
A. '. Walter,
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1 lantei r crurei
E. K. Freyman,
M. 1 1, I )iiin A t "..
II. J, Swiirtzlunder
E. W. Younir,
II. O. Podgers,
C. S. Steitiinirer.
""'er VV. II. Huekenbur
.l ii .t
cnuuren 01 .ir. ami nirs, 1 arei j ( 'Mvin j,
Robert Smith, died Apr. 1, 1897 at j, rU(
the age of 55 years; Mary, married l j )ret!S
to .James 1 tare ami tin . I at the ag
of 20 years; Emanuel, died young
Frederick, born 1851, single, reside
h-tel
J-.u I '
i pi 1
Mar.
Sept. I
Jan. I.
Jan. I.
Mar.
Aug.
Feb.
Jan. I,
Mar.
Jan. I,
Clell Y enrich of Sclinsgrove last?
Friday brought Henry Hrugger nf fteeitetion,
Meiserville to the county jail. 1 he
prisoner is charged with assault and
battery by information made by Dr.
P. J. Wagenseller. It is said that
Hrugger came near biting ott Jacob
Buck's finger.
Hot air furnaces have been placed
in the basement of the Lutheran
church at Adamsburg, the walls
papered, the woodwork painted, the
primary room enlarged and beautifi
ed and neatly carpeted during the
last month and rededicatory services
were held on Sunday, January S.
Teachers' Institute
The following is the program for
Teachers' Institute to be held Fri
day and Saturday, Jan. "J7 and 28,
in the Court 1 louse.
Bchool Museum, Ed. Charles.
IiOiiisa W alter.
How to Keep the Attention of a
Class in a Recitation,
y J. C. Rowersox.
in this place. After the death ol
I is worthv one, and de-lena Smith, Mr. Ninth married
liberal patronage of the j Amelia Stahlnecker, with whom he
I had four children living: Adda
'.married Am. nidus Slianibacb; Mar
tha, married to J. F. Peitz; Libbie,
married to Wro.Crouse, aud George,
married to CoraHartman and re
sides in this borough.
Tne parents of Harry Smith or
the grandparents of the deceased
wereHenrv and Mary Swineford
Smith.
Mrs. Walter had been ailing for
four years already, hut the real
trouble was not discovered until a
short time ago at a Philadelphia
hospital. An examination revealed
How to Teach Advanced Spiling,
L. C Baconian. 1 canoerotli tumors.
Recitation, Miss Miller. I Vnneral will be held on Thursday
Physical Geography, R. F. Smith. at dl,ven ()vi(K.k. Debased waH
Schoo! Discipline, II. M. Aung. almost 5- VHirsoi agt..
Tiiterature in the Public Schools, j
Jerome Erdlev.
The Primary Teacher in RHation: COURT HOUSE CHIPS
to His Piiuils. L. K. Derr.
Among our cash callers since our
last issue we note: Fred. J. Hack
cnburg, Lewis Minium, II. N.
Troutman, Lillian Stetler, II. E.
Pontius, Irwin H. Walter, J. F.
Renninger, Anna Daiiberman, How
ard Lcitzel, Aaron Hummel, W. B.
Winey, Chas. A. Bolender, Mrs.
Lizzie Smith, J. Kohler Peck, James
Magee, Abraham Crouse, Aaron
Renninger, Reuben Row, Reuben
Snook and Robert Spaid. Those
who remitted bv mail are : H. F. Row,
Levi Jarrett, Tillman Weider, Jere
miah App, Elmer Walter and Dr.
J. E. Bogar.
Mnrrlnr l.lrvimra.
MATt iiDAV. j f Win. F. Bilger, Cnntre twp.
How to Interest Pupils in the Study j ' Cora V. Engle, Union twp.
, of History, J. II. Howeroox. f Albert Bowersox, Franklin twp.
Advanced Reading, J. J. Bolender. Mollk J. Wagurr, Paw ling.
The Limit of the Study of Physi- t.nu rn urnntMt.
ology, L.. C Jiingman. 1 letters ot administnitioii in the
Sup. Reading in Advanced Schools,
its Kind, A. B. Sheary.
How Civil Government Should be
Taught in the Public Schools,
A. A. tnngman.
How to Teach Morals in the PuIk
lic Schools, R. G. Bowersox.
School Punishment, R. W. Gift.
Forestry, W. Zimmerman.
Busy Work, Hoyt Graybill.
How to Distribute and Take Care of
School Supplies, Ed. Harner.
estate of William Hollenbach, late
of Perry twp., were issued to Samuel
Hollenbach of Meiserville.
Who Pays the Bill?
The chandelier in the vestiblc ot
Governor Has tins' new mansion will
cost 1 1,700. The other chandeliers
through tlie bouse will ninge from
$500 to $1,000. CeiUre Democrat
Jonathan Sletlen,
Mrs. ( 'atherine Howe
H. S. Stetler,
Isaiah Dressier,
saiuh W alter.
Euoch Kuhns,
Kate Arnold,
Jonathan Mnsser,
J. A. Walter,
P. s. Bingamati,
J. ( Maurcr,
Daniel Hover,
W in. II. Riegel,
Pereival Row,
( !. W. Fisher.
J. K. Stuck,
P. T. Broeius,
L J. Riegle,
E. R. Heintelman,
Fanuie Bowersox,
John D. Bogar,
J. L. Weiser,
A. S. Shelter,
Elmer Grciner,
Daniel Maneval,
J. M. Kreider,
M. L. Ilassinger,
Philip Hoot
C. A. Kerr,
David Kerr,
Chas. J. Hummel,
Robert Rotliermel,
Mrs. W. L. Wehr,
A. H. Bowersox,
J. II. Shatter,
Geo. B. M. Arnold,
Mrs. H. E. Arnold,
Dr. II. S. Branch),
(i. W. Boardmati,
Nathan Hackenburg,
J. F. Good,
C. 8. Spriggle,
Benncvillc Smith,
Wm. Moyer,
Daniel Knause,
John Lepley,
W. A.' Fislur,
I John Smith,
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Mar. I, '09
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April 1, '99
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Jan. 1, 1900
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Jan. 1, 1900
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Jan. 15, 1900
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r rani, iviw,
Fred Miller,
W ilson ellet,
Eli inn lie) Wetzel,
Klin- Noll,
( 'lias, Milssl man,
Fivd Hackenburg,
Lewis Minium,
I). F. Mow,
t lelirv K. I ''ill! in-,
I icvi Jarrett,
Tilman Weider,
Irwin II. Waller,
J. F. Reinninger,
Anna I tauhcrmaii,
W in. i. Walter,
Jerre A pp,
II. N. Troutman,
Uha. A. Bolender,
Lizzie B. Smith,
J. Kohler Peck,
Jus. Magee,
Abr. K rouse,
Aaron Renninger,
Reuben Row,
Reuben Snook,
Robert Spaide,
M. Millner,
Simon Decker,
Samuel Warner,
James Bowersox,
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Feb. 15, 'Oil
Mar. I, '09
Jan. 1, 1909
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Jan. I, 1900
Jan. I, 190 I
Jan. I, 1900
Jan. I, 1900
Jan. I, 1000
Jan. 1 , 190 l
Mar. I, 190 1
Jan. I, 1900
Jan. I, 1000
Jan. 1, 1000
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Apr. 1, '99
July 10, '95
Jan. 1, 1900
Mar. 1, '9! 1
Birthday Party.
Last Friday evening the friends
and relatives made up a pleasant
and delightful birthday party for
Mrs. Morris Lrdley, at her lionn
near town. They presented her with
beaUnftt rooking chair and main
other pretty and useful presents. A
Dice and palatable repsst was served.
Those (.resent were : II. A. Ranch,
wile and daughter, John W. Walter
and wife, Ldward Walter, Misses
Louisa W niter, Mina Walter,.. A.
Oldt, wile ami sou, John Patton and
wife, Reno Walter, wite and son, G.
W. Hassingcr and wile, Mrs. J. C.
Ilassinger, Mrs. 1. . Lowersox
and children, Samuel Boyer and
wife, Theodore Erdlev. wite and son.
The jmrtieipantsas well as the Post
wish her many returns of her natal
day. She is 79 years of age.
A desirable r -sidei.cc for rout in
this borougk Apply at this office.