QUO. W. WAOKN8ELLEH, Editor and Proprietor. MIDDLEBUR6H, SNYDER CO., PA.. THURSDAY, A UGi 10. 1899. VOL. 36. NO. 31. INTERESTING ITEMS. News Told in Brief Paragraphs for Our Readers. Penonitl Pointer In Iornl ibI tml XewiirrnliiK Im1" More or l.'s Prominent. The teachers' normal school closed closed last Friday. Druggist Bpangkr has placed u soda fountain in Ids drug store. Miss Gertrude Piinkelherger is visiting some of her friends in Sha mokin, Pa. 'Squire N. C. Uuteliuaof Kream er was a county scat visitor last Sat urday evening. Levi C. Howcrsox and family of Shamokin were guests of relatives in town over Sunday. A. H. Bowersox and wife of Bea- vertown were entertained by E. K. Preyman and wife on Sunday. Sclioch & Stahlneckerare uniting a new iron roof on the house occupi ed by Druggist W. H. Spangler. dames A. Croasgrove of Penn'a Creek was at the county seat last week assisting his lather to paint. The Lutheran Reunion at Island Park last Thursday was a complete success, About 10,000 people were present. W. W. Pawling received the con tract to light the street lamps of the borough for the ensuing year at his bid of 59.99. Thursday, Friday and Saturday of last week were warm days, but it moderated on Sunday, which was a very welcome relief. Wm.H. Smith and wife, former ly of the Central Hotel of this place, have taken up their abode in the city of Frie, this state. Wilmer Ooker of Shamokin came over to our county seat Saturday to spend Sunday with his parents and other dear friends in this place. Mrs. J. O. Hassinger, Mrs. Har riet W. Smith and daughter, Alice, are this week visiting. Weller's near Freeburg and K uster's near 1 awl tag Station. A letter-carrier's opinion alwut women : "A married lady is a letter which has reached its destination A vountr ladv is a letter not vet sent An old maid is a letter forgotten at the general delivery. The lied Dank Sunday school, U Sipc, Supt., held its picnic last Sat urday. Addresses were made ny Win. Moyer, C. A. Gearhart and U. A. Mover. The music was furnish ed by the school, Hattie Raily, or ganist. Snvder Countv is the first counts1 in the state of Pennsylvania to have the record of its marriages for al most three quarters of u century published in book form. The liooks are due from the bindery in a tew days. Place your order early. "Oli. John!" said Mrs. Smith, tearfully, "Ma has cut her thumb dreadfully, and the doctor says there's dancer of loekiaw." "He needn 't Ik! afraid of that," replied Smith, sarcastically, "she will never give it a chance to lock. The Wrought Iron Range Com pany of St. Louis, Mo., have a cote rie of salesman now at the Wash ington House in this place. They will remain here for some time and from this point canvas Snyder and Union counties and parts of Juniata and Mifflin counties. While in the act of removing her plants from the porch into the house, Mrs. Annie Uirieh of Glolie Mills was bitten in the hand by a house snake on Monday evening of last week and is seriously ill. The snake was only 8 inches in length and was concealed about tbe plants. Rook agents are a plentiful article in Snyder County at present. New Berlin is trying to organise a ramp of Patriotic Sons of America. D. T. Rhoads last week entertain ed his nephew, Walter Rhoads of Harrisburg. H. A. Bibighaua and wife of Philadelphia spent several days in town last week. F. S. Mitterling of Strouptown was at the county seat on Friday afternoon of last week. Geo. W. Hassinger has been elected the teacher of the primary school of this borougn. The new public school building is nearly completed. It will be a model and a modern building. John W. Runkleis putting a new shingle roof on the house occupied by his brother, James Runkle. Franklin Jarrett of Shamokin Dam has had hi pension increased from $0.00 to 810.00 per month. Prof. A. A. Kilhanand family are holding forth in the brick house ol ex-Sheriff Bolender opposite the jail. Miss Helen Bentz ot Philadelphia has been spending some time with Attorney Potter's and Rev. McLain's families. William Duukelberger, one of the clerks in the Hobe Store, Sun bnry, was visiting his parents in Swineford on Sunday. Ex-Judge Cyrus Hoffaof Union Co. in his will divided liis property into seven equal shares among his six children and bis wife. What do you think of a centenni al celebration for Middleburg on July 4th, 19(H), when it will be 100 years since the town was laid out? Sepharcs (icniberling and Win. A. Fisher of I Vim township were at the county seat last Friday. Mr. (Jeniberling and wife recently made a trip to the west with which he is well pleased. Miss Belle Bibighaus of Mifflin burir was the truest ol G. M. Moatz last week and one night she was stung by kissing bug from the effects of which she received a swol len lip ot huge dimensions. Rev. C. F. Correll will deliver the annual address at Choir Coiiven tion, Aug. 19th. Individuals or choirs having "Choir Leader," July 1895, and "Church Choir," July 1898, will please bring them to the Choir Convention. Do not forget to attend the meet ing of the Shoe Co. on Wednesday evening of this week. If you can not get there on Wednesday, call on the managers as soon as possible t sign the articles of Association and get your stock certificates. According to a new law super visors are now compelled to remove the loose stones from the country roads at least once a month during the months of April, May, June, July, August, September and Octo ber of each year. The act was ap proved May 2nd last. BlEB, Mobb Likely. "Absa lom," remarked Mrs, Rambo, "didn't I hear you say a little while ago that you had beett out with 'Russian the Growler".' Who is he, Absa lom?" "He's a foreigner from St. Petersburg," said Mr .Rambo, whose lace hidden behind a newspaper, "bis real name, I think, is Bad- whiski." Tbe New Berlin Reporter of last week says: "The following party from Selingrove took supper at the Union Hotel on Saturday evening : Mrs. Ira C. Sclioch, Mrs. H. Alle man, Miss Mary Allenmn,Mrs.Geo. C. Wageuseller, Mrs. Harold N. Follmer, Mrs. Edwin Hummel, Miss Clara Fetzer, Mrs. Sam. Pawl ing, Mrs. M. S. Schroyer and Miss Jennie H. Miller." P 1 Bfe s y - B. President National The St. John's Sunday school of Fremont will hold their annual pic nic at the usual place Aug. 26. Messrs. Ira C. and II. II. Schoch of Selinsgrovc were in town mi Sun day, the guests of their brother, J. ( 'alvin Schoch. If von want your hair cut with out steps or a nice easy shave and a refreshing shampoo, go to A. K. Soles, in the lunik building one door east ol the Post Office, in room with the drug store. A clean towel to each customer and satisfaction guar anteed. On Wednesday evening of this week all the stockholders of the .Main Nine I oiupanv, limited, are to meet at the court house to sign the articles of the Association, when all who have paid their stock in lull will get their certificates. Do not fail to be present as the articles can not 1m- received until all have signed and paid. On .Monday i lorning we received a letter from on friend ami prompt paving subscrilj , J. S. lilmmstine, formerly of Chutanooga, Tennessee. He is now located in the city of Washington, I). ( '. We understand he has a position in the auditing de- partineiit ot the ."southern uailwav .1 t,i Company, in Builder's Exchange. The Post extends its congratulations to Mr. Khamstine. WANTED, The editor of the Post desires to obtain in every dis trict of Snyder County a representa tive to canvass the district for the sab; of "Snyder County Marriages, 1 8:5r-!tl." Liberal commissions will be allowed and exclusive right to the territory assigned to active parties will be assured. Apply at once as first applicants will be given preference, other things being equal, Sergeant W. II. Wolfe of Selins grove was in Sunbury on Monday consulting Captain W. II. Hcim in reference to organizing a OOfflJMOy of the National Guard at Selinsgrovc to be attached to the Twelfth regi ment. Tbe sergeant has the signa tures of fit! of the best young men in Selinsgrovc, and as there are tw o vacancies in the Twelfth, it would seem proiier for the State to allow Selinsgrove to fill one of them, for the reason that Snyder County has not now, and never has had a re presentation in the National Guard. , New Geological Survey The work of makuiga geological survey of the state will be commenc ed very soon. Two surveying parties will be put to work and will be fol lowed by four corps of engineers and geologists. It is estimated that the cost of re-surveying of the state will be nearly $700,000. W NWfi P. A :'J?S . . r . s si t: r y v WIDEHER, Export Exposition. Honor the Heroes. At a regular stated meeting of Captain C. S. Davis Post 148 G. A. I!., the following resolution was unanimously passed : Resolved, that in view of the service of the 10th Pennsylvania in tht.- Philippines, and Snyder County having two representatives in the command, Lieut. Samuel IJIsh and Corporal Amnion S. Kemphfer, that the Post appoint a committccot five, of which committee the commander shall he a member, to make the ne cessary preparations to give the re turning heroes a public reception. Theconimittee decided that the reception should lie held Tuesday, Sept. 1 2th, If this date is altered due public notice will be givdl. The program w ill consist of a pa rade to In' participated in by the Soldiers of tin- Spanish-American War, who will lie given the right ol the line, Major hill Camp Sins of derails of wllicllt "orporal Kemph fer is a member, old soldiers of tin war ot tne Kebellion, Washington ( amp Sous of America, Selinsgrovi I. O. ofo. V., Public Schools ofthi town, Literary Societies of Susque I... il'i I, i r,. iiamia, i iim i.urgcss ami I own Council, Members of the Schoo Doaru. v nizens generally ami vari ous Posts of the Grand Army of tin Republic. It was further resolved to extend a special invitation to E ,!' II ..I mm . u imams a survivor Ol me .Mexi can War and a Veteran of the Civil War. The Selinsgrove Fire Department With Hook and Ladder I ruck. 1 lie citizens of the town are most respectfully requested to deoorab their places of business and resi dences. Let old n(,ry kiss tin breeze from every vantage point and the old town be decked ill gayest holiday attire. After the parade the following program will Im- rendered in the public square. Music by the Band. Prayer by Rev. John B.FocbtJXD. Sinning of America under leader ship of A. W. Potter, Esq. Address by J. A. Lombard. Music by the Hand. Response by Ira C. Schoch, Esq. Singing the Star Spangled lianner. Address by the Returned Soldiers. Singing Praise God, ttc. Benediction by Rev. W. A. Haas. In tbe evening there will lie a grand display of Fire Works. A picnic will lie held by tbeHiim mel's Sunday school, Aug. 12, in Hummel's woods adjoining Boyer's church iu Franklin township. All are invited. Is it Malaria or Alum. Populai Bctenoa Monthly. Languor, loss of' appetite, indiges tion and often feverishness are the common symptoms of a physiological condition termed "malaria." All these symptoms mav !c and fre quently are the effect of the use of iiliini baking powders in food mak ing. Then' is no question about the poisonous effect ol alum upon the system, It obstructs digestion, pros trates the nerves, i gulates and de vitalizes the blood. All this has been made clear, thanks to physicians, boards of health and food commis sions. So "highly injurious to the health of the Community" does thi' eminent head ol the University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Barker, consider the alum baking iwiwders, that he savs "the sale should he prohibited by law." Under these circumstances it is worth the while ol every housewife to employ the very little care that is necessary to keep so dangerous an element from ti c food ol her family. A pure cream ol tartar linking powder, which is the only kind that should be used, might to cost about forty-five to fifty cent- a pound. Therefore, ii you are paying much less, something is wrong ; ii you are paying twenty-live cents or less per pound, the powdci is certainly made from alum. Always bear these simple facts in mind when purchasing baking pow der. Welcome to Kempf'er. Hivm Buntrarj tan. Before long, one of the brave 1 0th Pennsylvania boys will be in Sun blirv and it would be fitting to ar range a little demonstration and give him a royal welcome when he ar rives. The young man referred to is Am moti Schoch Ivetnpfer. After being mustered out, he will go to his home at Selinsgrove and later will spend some time in Sunbury visiting his brother-in-law, John i. ( !hestnutt. Kempfer enlisted in ( !o. C, of the 10th Pll. last summer at Unioiltowil and has fought bravely with his regiment through all the engagements in which it participat ed in the Philippine campaign, coin ing out without a scratch. He is one ot the two men of the regiment dubbed the Pennsylvania dare devils, and earned the title by during feats of bravery on different occasions. As an illustration: One niej't while on outpost duty he was suddenly at tacked by an insurgent and in a hand to hand struggle almost before he knew it. Not having a chance to make use of his gun, he drew bis dagger and ended the combat and the Filippiuo as well by sinking it deep in his antagonist's body. Thursday, Kempfer sent a telegram from San Francisco to his uncle, Ira Schoch, of Selinsgrove, saying he is glad to be once more on L i native soil and is enjoying tin best of health. Sixteenth Anniversary. Next Monday, August 1 1th, will be the Kith anniversary ot Capt. (J. W. Ryan Post of this place. Tbe Post had intended to celebrate the occasion by holding a social, and thus try to replenish their treasury, but as they are mak ing arrangements to attend the Grand Encampment at Philadelphia, Sept they resolv ed at last Friday evening's muster, to drop the social business for the present, and concentrate their efforts to makiiur their visit to the Nation al Encampment a greater success. All old soldiers, and especially com rades of other neighboring Lusts, who do not go as Posts, are cordial ly invited to join with them. The Snyder Countv Choir Con vention will be held at the usual place near Freeburg, Saturday, Au gust 19th. Main Exposition Building. The Imposing and Beautiful Structure to be Occupied by the National Export Ex position. The main building ot the Nation al Export Exposition is 1000 feet longand lit feet wide. Includes three pavilions, two stories in height and a spacious auditorium with a seating capacity of 5000. In this auditorium the sessions ol the Inter national Commercial Cougress will be held and concerts w ill be given every afternoon and evening by the leading musical organizations of the country. The building covers an area of nine acres and there is an area ol floor space aggregating twelve and one-half acres. The main entrance is in the north pavilion, opening into a lobby ii( by '.II feet, beyond Inch and between tlie north and central pavilion i- the auditorium, 200 feel long and 140 teet w idc. ( )n cither side ol this auditoruin arc arcades for exhibits, 78 feet wide by 300 feet long. 1 ne pavilions are constructed of brick and structural steel and are each 00 by 380 feet. Each are two stories hiirh, (lie second floor of' the northern pavilion to be devoted to the oflices ol the Exposition; tbe second floors of the other pavilions will be ' ell Up to exhibits, Each of the entrances totbe main building arc flunked with pedestals, on w hich are groups of statuarv, re presenting various industries and the pediments over the various en trances of all of the duildlugs con tain heroic figures, symbolizing vari ous aspects oi manufacture and com merce. The walls of the main build ing arc covered with a coating of while "staff" and the cornices arc made of the same material. Around the roof runs an iron balustrade of rich design and from the numerous stalls on the roof float the Hugs of all the nations who will he repres ented iu the International Commerci al ( 'onirrc88. Memorial of Col. Hawkins. The Philadelphia 7mc has start ed a list of those who are w illing to contribute any money tow ard raising a fund for purpose of providing a memorial to ( 'ol. J iawkins, the com mander of the Tenth Pennsylvania Regiment, who died on his wav home from the Philippines. Col. Hawkins was a brave soldier and the commander of the only regiment that Penna. had in the Philippines and some testimonial to his worth is a proper testimonial to his memory. No large sums are expected. At the request of the Phila. Times we have consented to receive subscriptions to this fund and forward them to the proper parties. All contributions received by us will beacknowledgdd in the Post and in the Phila. limes. It is to be a popular memorial and hence' a large sums at e not ex pected as every one is to be given ail opportunity to contribute. Amounts can range from one cent up to liftv dollars. Send in your contributions. Shoe Factory News. Mudget Fenstermacher, an experi enced laster and sewer, came down from Catawiesa and accepted per manent employment in the factory. Ambrose Ash, a trimmer of ( 'ata wissa, will be added to the list of ex perienced help on Thursday ol this week. Theodore Fox of Millersburg, a lompetent edgesetter and finisher, has been secured. At least six new houses are needed between this and fall. Measra. Long, Albus, Fenstermacher, Ash and Miss (iiflen and one or two others desire houses very soon. Those who have building lots should put up rent houses at once.
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