TheCrucifixionof Philip Strong Begins in the Post 3EO. W. WAGEN8ELLEB, Editor and Proprietor. LOCAL NEWS. A Week's News Dished up in Small QuantitiesVisitors in Town During: the Past Week-Other News of Interest. Renin are being made to the jail wall this week. B. F. lleimbuch ami wife of New Berlin wen.- in town Monday, Joseph L Marks is spending a tew days at Lewiatown this week. Chas. Roush of Sunbury sM-nt Sunday with his family in this place. Judge P. P. Riegle (' Beaver Springs dropped in to see ill Satur day. John V. Kline of Adams town ship was at the county seat last week. State College of Centre Co., Pa,, lias an advertisement in the POST. Read it. 4-5-131. This town and county were well represented at the Sunbury show last Thursday. Misses Bertie 8eebold and Maud RanUe art1 visiting Miss Eva Bee bold at Banbury. Mrs. M.ime Shipe of Sunbury is visiting her parents, Alfred Clelan and wife in this place. The newly-elected justices of the Peace were at the county seat Mon day to lift their commissions. The large planer in Stetlei 'is Plan ing Mill was broken so badly that it was necessary to get a new planer. John F. Stetler had been called to Lewbtown to make plans to re model the Mifllin County court house. Miss Krma Magee of K reamer, who had been spending about ten days at Dr. J. W. Or wig's, returned to her home. The memorial sermon will be preached Sunday evening, May 'J7, in the court house, Middleburg, Pa. All are invited. H. 1. Romig, Secretary of the Snyder County S. S. Convention, was in town last week and made a all at this office. Fob Sale. A new butcher wa gon, one of the latest styles, will lie -old cheap. Inquire of A. V. Pow rsox, Middleburg, Pa. (.'. John M. Steininger has built an addition to his house and Geo. II. Steininger is building a porch in front and at the side of his house. Our stock. in Press Goods was never so large as at present in th( latest fahriits. ( lutne to see and 'earn the prices. M. Mil. I.N Kit, 5-10-3t. Kant, Pa. Perry Heim of Aline was a caller at this office Thursday of last week to have his real estate advertised. Von will find the advertisement in this issue. I. K. l$oust's commission as Jus tice of the Peace to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Simon Hum mel, late of Monroe twp., was filed Tuesday at the Recorder's office. Dr. A. J. Herman last week con ceived the idea that other people had been sufficiently afflicted with the -ri'ip and that he would take his turn, He tried his bed for a day or two, but finally decided that it would be better to postpone his cases ol grip to the next court. The Weaver organ to be given way by the Pcst is a brand new one direct from the factory. We deem this explanation necessary as some one thought it might be a se cond hand instrument. The organ is new. We are not afraid to show it. Call at F. 8. Riegl e s music room where you can see the organ. MIDDLEBURGH, SNYDER CO., Bx-Sherifl Ner B. Middleswarth of MoCliire was in town Monday. Mrs. Howard Poulk and family are visiting her brother at New Ber lin. Work has been lcgun on the new flagstone walk to lie built across the Hats. J. F. Walter ami wife of K ream er were at the eounty seat Saturday afternoon. David Middleswarth, postmaster of Troxelville, was at the county seat Monday. Rev. H. (J. Suable and wife of Salem were at the county scat Mon day afternoon. J. H. Miller of Htrode's Mills, Mifllin county, was at Middleburg. Saturday morning. M. Millner, Kant, has a large selection of clothing for all ages ai rock bottom prices. 5-10-3t. Misses Delia Pawling anil Carrie Hendricks of Selinsgrove were at the count v seat Monday. A. H. Smith, Editor ol the Eliza bethville Echo, spent Sunday w ith his parents in this place. Mrs. S. F. Hackenburg ol 8ny dertown is visiting her parents, Harry Bowersox and wife. Cashier Thompson has been in bed for a few days paying particular attention to discounting the grip. Wilmer Ocker and a friend oi Shaniokiii were in town Sunday by wheel to visit the former's parents. John F. Stetler has removed the fence in front of the lots he recently purchased from Samuel Wittenmycr. Mrs. E. C. Slab 1 of Reading is spending a few weeks at In r parent al home in Franklin with Millhouse's. Prof. Oden Gortner, superinten dent of the public schools ol Juniata Co., passed through Midoleburgh Monday. ( 'has. Marks, who had been attend ing dental college, is s;. ending his summer vacation in Frankiin with iiis parents. The Fremont I'. B. church wishes to announce that they havenoorgan and is a contestant for the Post's prize organ. 'Squire T. A. Wagner of Mc Clure was in town Monday on busi ness for the Lepley estate of which he is the executor. Mrs. Rhoda McWilhams and son, Cecil, of McVevtown are visit ing her parents, .las. M. VanZandl and wife in this place. John Wittenmycr of MitHinburg and Mrs. lr. I. (I. Barber and fam ily of Danville were visiting at Miss Amanda Wittcimiycr's in Swincford. A beautiful lineOsilks suitable tor ladies' fancy waists and dresses. No tWO patterns alike, 35 cents per van! and up at M. Mi liner's, Kant, Pa. 6-10-3t I will pay market price fur good veal calves and good country made tallow. J. L. Wl.NKMAN, N. Third St., Lewisburg, Pa. 4-26-4t The plans of J. F. Stetler of this place for changing the Mifflin coun ty court house have been accepted and Mr. Stetler has been engaged as the supervisor of the work. John EL Fisjicr of Mt. Pleasant Mills received an increase of pension from $0 to $10; Michael Hacken burg of Franklin twp., $0 to H; Emanuel Wetzel of Selinsgrove, $0 to $10. Go to A . E. Soles for a smooth casyshavc or up-to-date hair cut and bead cleaned with a refreshing shampoo or dandruff removed with his tonic, clean towel to each patron in bank building one door east of Post Office; satisfaction guaranteed. At the weighing social, to be held at the home of Mrs. M. I. Potter, on the evening of May 30thj two prizes will be given; one to the heaviest, and one to the lightest couple weighed. A general invita tion is extended to Hie public to be present. Harvey Mover of Beaver twp. was at the court house Saturday afternoon probating the will t Caro line Mover. S. K, Cross and Unlit . Stout of New Berlin were the wit nesses and Mr. Mover is the execu tor. The executor's notice appears in this issue. Mis. .i. i. Keiehley and Mrs. 11. Y . rlarttuan oi Pennscreek were callers at this office and among friends elsewhere at the county seat Monday afternoon. They arc in terested in the Post's organ contest ami want it for the United Evange lical church at Pennscreek. "Robert Hardy's Seven 1 toys" i Bnished this week. Io you retain any good impressions? The Cru cifixion uf Philip Strong" by the same author will begitt next week. It is more fascinating even than "Robert Hardy." Do not mis-the opening chapters next week. We call special attention to our new and well selected line of Mill incrv or ready-to-wear bead goods for Ladies, Misses anil Children in the latest fashions. As usual prices are the lowest. Give us a call. We are sure to ph ase you. 5-10-3t. 51. Mil.l.NKi:, Kuutz, Pa. A careful study of Russian peas ant lite, made from long and inti mate observation, ind illustrated with many original and novel pho tographs, is contributed to the May Magaainu Number ofTHEi )utlook by Mr. William Durban, under the till., "How the Russia ii Monjik Lives." Rev. 11. B. Buhner, B. D. ol Annville, Pa., will lecture in the I '. 13. church at Middleburg, May 17 and 18, in the interest of the Le banon Valley College, Iiis lectures arc protutteIy illustrated with most beautiful and significant stereoptieon views. The lecture ol the ITtii will be on the Ki ligions of the ori ent, 1 HO views, and on the I Sth, Researches in the land ol' the rising sun. 111) views. Doors open at 7::') !'. M. Lecture at 8 l. M. Admission 10 cents. The first wagon with spoke wheels was taken into Penns valley, the Centre Hall Reporter says, :nV eighty-five years ago, before the turnpike or any other road enteral the valley, and was owned by Sam uel Houston. Ii was transported from LcwistowUi in parts, on mule back, over the Seven mountains Indian paths. Being a great im provement upon the clumsy plank wheel wagons ol that day, it was a great curiosity to the "natives." i Many came miles to see it ; lulling it the "stick wagon" on account of the Spokes in the wheels. It was a heavy four horse wagon and fifteen years ago was taken to a blacksmith shop for repairs. Accident at the Limekilns. Saturday John Stetler, Sr., drove his horse bitched in a truck wagon down to the limekilns Ixdow town to bring a load of lime for 1). A. Kern. He secured his lime at the third kiln and was ready to start tor home and the horse which was blind got out over road and went down the steep emlmnkment for about 100 feet. ,Mr. Stetler escaped with a few scars and the horse was fullv as fortunate. The box was dropped from the wagon when half way down the precipice, and the wagon was considerably damaged. It is a miracle to know how the horse and Mr. Stetler got down the steep in cline without killing both of them. PA., THURSDAY, MAY 10, 1900. COURT HOUSE CHIPS Il,-i'ls Kiileri-il toe ICronl. I Ekl ward Wagner and wife to 8a- rah Matilda Bhouils, lot in West Heaver township, for 800. Sarah and 1 avid ( '. .Minium to George K. Waguer, 5 acres in West Perry township, for $2.25. W . D. Bilger and wife to C A. Foil, j interest in III acres in Jack son township, for $6 1 I. Catharine Matilda Foil and I i. A. F ilt to Lizzie C. lerby, "7 itercs and 23 perches in Jackson township, for $492. ( atharine M. Foltz and (i. A. Foltto W. D. Bilger, j interest in 110 acres in Jacksou township, for sr. I l. F. . ( iuiidrum, Tudie ( iiin drum and Amanda (Joss to Simon Oldt, 30 acres and 80 perches in West Heaver township, lor $793. Win. D. Brown and wile to A, W. Poller, Si acre- mi He or less ill I uiiiii tow usiiip, for ? 1 Too. P. s. Kilter, sheritl, to A . W. Potter. SO acres in Union township, for $725. E2manitel Longacreaudwifeto A. W. Potter, aen h and I 17 per ches in Union township, tor $1,000, Hal riet Hi I lash, ( leu. K. Mover and w ile, P, E. Hilbish and wife tu ( 'has. Butts, 1 2 1 per, hes in Wash ington twp., including grist mil!, for $8f 10. wins Probated. L.isi will and testament of Re becca Lepley, lute of West Beaver township Mary K. Rotbrock and Eugene Gets are the henenearies. T. A. Wagner is the executor. Last will ami testament ol Mary A. Duck, late of Selinsgrove. Her four-sons and their children arc the heirs. J. ,. Lmnlmrd is the ex ecu i or. The lust will and testament of Caroline Mover, latent Heaver twp., was probated Saturday afternoon. Harry Moyer was named as the ex ecutor. Leiicr i.riinfiii. I letters of administration in the estate of I.C. Burns, late ol Selins grove, were granted lo I i. W.Burns, Letters ot administration in the estate o! Simon Hummel, laic ol Monroe township, were granted to Maggie Hummel and IV F. Hum mel. MMrrlnw I.Iiwiimmi, J. lines Arnold, Juniata Co., Pa., I Minnie M. Smith, Perry Twp. Enumerators Appointed tor the County of Snyder. 17-. Centre T w p., Samuel I". Shearv, Pennscreek. 1 7o. Chapman Twp., Abram W. ttohrer, McKees , Falls. 1.74. Franklin Twp. and Middle burg, Lester E. Derr, Paxton villc. 17"). Adams and Beaver, Nathan Freed, Beavertown. !7'. Jackson and Middlecreek, Franklin Seaman, K reamer. 177. Monroe Twp., Theodore P. Hummel, Hummel'a Wharf. 178. Penn Twp., Clias. L. Miller, Salem. 170. Perry Tw p., rviu Boyer, Mt. Pleasant Mills. 180. QtHnagrove Boro., Elias P. Kohrbach, Selinsgrove 181. Spring Twp., Paul H. Knepp, Beaver Springs. 182. Union Twp., Anion S. Se ohrist, Verdilla. 183. Washington Twp., James H. Roush, Freeburg. 184. West Beaver Twp., William H. Herbster, McClure. 185. West Perry Twp., Thomas R. Graybill, Richfield. Funeral or'Wm. F. Howell. April 30, 1900, Win. F. Howell of Met 'lure passed away uuietly and calmly in the triumphs ol a living faith to try the mysterious realm of Eternity, having taken an active and successful part in tin- breathing world for :'' years, I I months and 8 days, He was a faithful worker in the church of his choice, a genial friend, highly respected by many and will be missed in the large circle ol acquaintances among whom be so cheerfully moved and so pleasantly lived. But grim monster in the form ol consumption robbed his liands of activity, his eves t,f light, his tongue ol speech and numbers him now with the "pale" nation of the dead. He endured his suffer ing with Christian fortitude ami gave evidence of ti loving trust in ( :hrist. Ilrollier, Hum urt sue. tiy Klpopliitf, All III) sorrows now nee punt; Kent From toll, nod cure, utid weeping Yours iiic happier i. ni just. I le was ti useful member in the church, serving as a teacher ol the Primary department, class leader, chorister, and S. S. sup!, ol the I . Ev. church until he was compelled to resign on account of failing health ami loss ni voice. A large concourse ol people from far and near with a host ol friends assembled in the church to pay their last tribute of respect to the departed. Beautifully arranged Horal decora tions were presented. Aii aged lather, loving wife, two affectionate daughter, three sorrowing brothers and two saddened sisters mourn his departure. The text (Jcr 8-22) WBS selected by the sorrowing widow. The funeral was conducted by the pastor assisted by Rev. J, Sham bach oi the same church ami Kev. II. II. Snaiin ol the Reformed church. Interment m ar Met 'lure. K I V. A. D. Gramly. Memorial Lay Program. 'apt. 1 1. W. Ryan Post, N'u.304, (i. A. R. ol Middleburg willnssem ble at Post room May 30th at 7::'' A. M., ir icd to Paxtouvillc and hold services at 9:3(1 A. M. and at Hassiuger's at 10:30. J. A. Snyder, orator. The P. . S. of A. ol Middleburg will hold services at Mciser nl 9:lf) A. M. The Posl and P. ( ). S. ol A. will hold servici til Ceutrcvillc at - P. M. Prof, F. C, Bowersox, orator. The services at Middleburg will be held at 5:30 P. M. Prof. A. A. ' Killian, orator. All old soldiers, Sabbath schools, ' -oeieties ;nn the pul il ic a re cordially invited lo attend these services at the different places. Memorial Services in t he ( 'ourl House Sunday evening, May 27th. Rev. S. S. Kohler will preach the Memorial Sermon. All are invited. By order of ' Attest: G.C.GUTEMU8,P.C. H. R. Tobias, Adjt. Eclipse of the Sun. A total eclipse of the buo w hich is scheduled for May 28th, will be the first in eleven years, and it. w ill be eighteen years before the country will have another opportunity to observe one. The eclipse will be visible in this section, but not in its totality. According to the almanac for this year, which gives the times when the eclipse will be visible at different points in Pennsylvania. The eclipse here will licgin at 7:20 a. m. and end at 9:f" a. in. ... MARRIED. April 29th, at Salem, by Rev. II . (i. Suable, Frank W. Mitchell and Jennie May Bollinger, Inith of Kreamer. next week. VOL. 37. NO. 19. From Fulton County. Met ' elsbnrg, Pa., May 7, 1 900. tint nui Pout : Kudosed please Hud my check j for two and II hall dollars to pav on ( subscription to the I ' i . I have now started lumbering in Cove Valley, seven miles west of this place. Having bought about tour and a halt million leel of choice oak and pine timber, I have now IN men pealing bark and also have 10 men working under an Italian tore man, making a new wagon road along the Cove mountain ot a 2 , mile distance, I his town has a R, R. boom now. 1 1 resent indications are to have a ( line built by the I!. A . from ( 'berry i Run lo this place and may be through to Sunbury, Pa. Also we are getting water works. Parties an now negotiating to put the plant I by July. .Mountain tires are doing much damage in our county, but not I close to here. e had a heavy Irosl onriiday and Saturday mornings causing s c damage to i he truit. ours truly, '. R. Sc NIII.KK. ... - Quarterly Conference. The first iiuarterlv conference of Pennscreek 'ircuil of the I United Evangelical church will convene in I the ( 'entreville church May I I at P. M. The presiding elder, Rev. ; S. P. Reiner will preach in the even ing ol the same day at Buyer's church and hold communion. There will be preaching in the Celitreville church May 12 at 7:'U) P. M. The presiding elder will preach at ('en treville May 13 at 2 P. M.and hold I communion. All are invited, S. Al'KANU, Pastor. Mrs. Lewis Troupe. 1 The wile of Lewis Troupe died last Thursday in Franklin tow nship, j aged 30 years. This was the second death in the family within a week as a child was buried only Monday ol I last week. Funeral nervices were ' held at the I se ;it I I A . M.. Sun day by Kev. I . E. Mi Lain. The remains were taken to East Salem, j Juniata Co., Monday, w here they j were buried. - . . M i IN COMBINATION WITH 1 HE POST. ii give below s,,ie elubbing combinations with the Pout. The rati tpiotcd are ven low . The I arm Journal, monthly, lor ; almost live years and I he M iddleburg j I N wToneyear, paid in advance, $1.0t Tin- I'.irio Journal In one of lha ' nl iMirlciiltiiml puper imblliilieil It eon IaIiin from 33 to ti imgcs. iweli ninnth nml iii'ut. . , f every Ktilijeel l Intertnl lo I tlir terlner, Inuorernnit Mrorkluii inan- , The New Vork Tri-Webkl Tri Inineatul the MiIIIolurg Pcjht, out i year, in odvuiur, tmly s 1 .7 5. TheTrl Weekly In pMliHuhcHl Momlftjr, iliifiliiy ft i it I I i i-l.i-, t rM tlCfl ':iric proportion f -ui-riii i- on datti of MU, And fin It 0lliOI 1 1 A t , .mi t unfitly Hp to (tula Hiiily f.iniitx uv ppaptir for busy ptfop)c The New York Weekly Tribune ! and the Middleburg Post, ooeear, paid ill advance, only $1.25 Tin' WiM-Hy Tritiinir i1 MillihnI on Tliui-iiay, aihI Riven 'l Importenl mwn of niition and world, tbf noil Mltebla nmrkel reportu, unexoelled nffrioultunil t-iartinctit, reluVblfl fenersl Infornuv lion ami choice And cntertolnlnK nu--i t-liany. It i the "people'i pAper" for tin' entire United Btetee, a RMionnJ fam ily pnpet fur formers nnd fillnfere. The New York Tri-Weekly World ami the Middleburg Post, one year, paid in advance, only $1.65. Toe Tri-Weekly World eotnee tlir.'r timt's 11 ivi-pk, is .il with the '.it- -t newt of tin oounlry un'l w wi-n worth tin price UMkni for it. The Practical Farmer, one year, and the Middlcbure; 1'ost, one year, paid in advance, $1.60. I?ith of the abiivc papers and the l'racticil Fanner Year Hook and Agricul tural Almanac tor 1000, paid i'l advance, only $1.06. Tim PmMImI l'nrnier i onr of the Im.k farm Hm piihli.h,a, innued monthly, ut ti .hi year. The er liook conteioK I'riKJ peget. in which there in a fund of in formation that In uaeful to the farmer. The price of thin book alone ie 110 eente. You get the Pokt, the Practical Farmer and the year hook for only I1.S3
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