0. W. Wagenseller, Editor and Proprietor.
A Family Journal, Devoted to News, Science. Art, Political Economy and Current Literature.
VOL. XXXVII.
LUCID LOCAL LACONICS KW
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A nession of argument court WU in
Lpjmi last rriouy.
protracted meeting will commence
1 . 141. n( 7 tii Iti Kulem
Avpniuer uw 1,1 r
Lurch. All we invited.
winnv Brother! linve a lot of applet
Lr ale vot. 'nil at W. B. Winey's of-
n near the depot.
I A n elegant artistic calendar, neatly
tinted ly Wiled workmen, is just the
king. See Nmplea at the office of the
nr.
The court appointed Dr. J. W. Orwig
l deliver the senatorial returns Rom
I . x x a..v .,,! a It
Eek to deliver the congressional re-
l to Lewistown.
lo newspaper coupons or premium
lupous issued by the IVstIii the Wea-
Irobapel organ contest will be good
it Dee. 15, UHX). Contest closes at o
Im. of said day.
Wantkd: In the country, a good
I - . iij . t n...l
put' lor a cniiu, uutu rivwawiui nuu
Ltholic. Will pay $1.50 per Week
ldress Children's Aid bociety, 82J
luth 12th St., Philada. ll-l-lt.
Kov. W. H. plover closed the series
meetings Sunday evening at Jlum-
11 church and begin a meeting at
tn'g. Three persons had presented
twelves at the altar during the for-
t meeting.
Girls Wanted. Several bright
is of Middleburg or vicinity are
tated at once at this office to learn
I sotting. If applicants are bright
pt, good wages can be command-
retv tea Weeks. AaalS once.
i rtnTVL. B.Coopei'i'fJeorge
ifliittaTSU Ffvnk Wlthlngton, of
nertown, passed through our town
breday on their way to McClure,
Her county, to look over a big
Iber tract"
to to A. E. Boles for a smooth easy
Ive or up-to-date hair cut and head
bused with a refreshing shampoo or
fcdmff removed with hi tonic. A
i towel to each patron. Parlor in
kk building, one door east of Post
lee. Satisfaction guaranteed, tf.
he Director of the Census, William
Herriam, has made the official an-
kneement that the total population
he United States for 1900 is 76,295,-
a gain of 13,225,464 in the last ten
tt. Pennsylvania has a population
1,601,305, a gain of 1,043,351 since
i Post is exhibiting a handsome
ly of calendars for 1001 In the
flows of the editorial office. Every
Bess man should have a supply
Wed with his business card and prea-
or,e to every customer at the be
lling of the year. Place your order
It is none too early.
A House and Two Lots for Sale.
Ituate on Main Street Franklin.
fruit. For further particulars
Ion and address,
Geo. H. Steininoer,
Middleburgh, Pa.
Musical Entertainment
I Rogers-Grilley Co. will give a
1 entertainment at the Court
at the Teachers' Institute, Wed-
J, Nov. 27th. Read the following
"comment :
Rogers-Grilley Recital at the
'House last night was an alto-
' delightful aflair, and we doubt
! was one of the large audience
t who was not charmed with the
ter of the entertainment. Ash-
I na seldom, if ever, been favored
'wo more delightful entertainers
'Messrs. Rogers and Grilley, and
pill be cheerfully welcomed again.
nd (Pa.) Evening Telegram.
W. I. SWOOPE.
W. I. Swoope wilt lecture at the
Institute Tuesday evening.
We elve a few testimonials :
I. Swoope is a remarkably
and eloquent young man, and
lire few speakers who are his
rTSE Aixentown (Pa.) Lead-
Bwoope made an eloquent and
dress, and was applauded to
Lebanon (PA.) Daily
Free, Free for All.
Swart. & Graybll will give a present
to each customer who will buy 50c and
upwards worth of goods either for cash
or produce during their special sale
days commencing Monday, Nov. Ill,
and to continue for one week.
We oiler a new lot of Blue Dishes
again. Come and get what you want.
We will sell Rubbers at reduced prices,
Children's as low as hi cents a pair.
We will sell Men's Good Underweai for
2c. if you need any goods, we will
save money. Come and see what we
have. We invite you. Thanking you
past patronage, we remain,
Yours re8ectfully,
Swaktz dcGRAYBILL.
Official Vote for Senator.
Fooht
225(
20(14
7704
12Uf4
Brown
1544
2043
8021
110US
Snyder,
Union,
Northumberland,
Totals,
Fouht's majority,
470
Vote for Congress.
Mahon Heddiugs
Snyder, 2lll 1840
Union, 2480 1385
Mifflin, 2472 1IHJ0
Huntingdon, 4460 2104
Juniata, 1861 1720
Franklin, 0215 4756
Fulton, 1021 1200
Totals, 20750 1 1474
Mahon's majority, 6276
DIED. Jonathan B Hilbert, of near
Oriental, Pa , died Nov. 3, 1000, aged
67 years, 11 months and 21 days. He
ber oft the United
huWvyp !atb:and
earnest worker In the Sunday school
and a kind and beloved friend and
neighbor. His remains were laid to
rest in St. Thomas' cemetery tc await
the final summons.
Catharine Troup, daughter of Peter
W. and Julia Swartz, of near Knouse
town, Pa., died Nov. 4, 1900, aged 37
years, 6 months and 13 days. She died
of that dreaded disease, consumption.
She was a great sufferer .'or over a year.
She had been married to Heury Troup,
who preceded her over a year ago. De
ceased leaves three children and many
relatives and friends to mourn her de
parture. All that was mortal of her
was laid to rest in burial plot of Nei
man's church.
KAII.K0AI) HUMOUS.
Some Interesting Railroad Talk at Lewis
town. According to the Lewiltown Gazette
the following interesting railroad ru
mors are in circulation in that vicinity
which are giving their local trainmen
considerable concern :
The entering in the Register and Re
corder's ofheeof a$12,0(X),000 mortgage,
given by the Schuylkill AJuniati Hall
road to John P. Green and John C.
Simms, trustees, is responsible for the
rumors. This is the final step in the
consolidation of the Schuylkill Valley,
Sunbury & Lewistown, the Nescopeck,
the North and West Rranch, the Sun
bury, Hazelton and Wilksbarre branch
es of the Pennsylvania Railroad which
used to be operated as separate divisi
ons, each with its own set of officials.
Under the consolidation the whole
five divisions will be operated as one,
thus effecting a large saving in salaries.
Samuel Rea, one of the vice presidents
of the Pennsylvania Railroad Com
pany, has leen chosen president of the
Schuylkill & Juniata Railroad Com
pany, and it is rumored that Victor
Weirman, formerly of the Lewistown
division, has been selected as superin
tendent. The uncertainty of where the
superintendent maybe located is what
concerns local railroad men, as they
fear should it be elsewhere than here
the crews will be located there also.
Calendars for 1901.
Those who wish to get out a nice
calendar for 1901 should call at the
Post printing office to see the magni
ffcient line of most handsome calen
dare. No more beautiful calendars wer
ever exhibited in this county. Give
your patrons a neat calendar; they will
hang it in their homes and stand as an
advertisement of your business during
the whole year. Place your orderearly.
MIDDLEBURGH, SNYDER COUNTY, PENNA. NOVEMBER 15, 11)00-
LSaPERTINENT PERSONALS f?W II
John W. Farnsworth, of Danville,
spent Monday night in town.
Dr. J. C. Amig and wife, of Lewis
town, are visiting their parents iu
Franklin.
MIns Laura Smith, of Klizabethville,
paid a visit to her parents in this place
last week.
Dr. A. J. Herman was culled to Fre
mont Monday to assist in a BUrgloal
operation.
Mrs. Catherine Spaid and daughter,
Lilla, are spending a week with friends
at Adamsburg,
We regret to note that James Ayers
has been confined to his bed with a
spell of sickness.
Leroy Stetlerand George Moats, stud
ents of Susquehanna University, spent
Sunday at home.
8. P. Warner and wife, of Milroy,
spent last week as the guests of A. G.
Bashour and wife.
Dr. J, W. Orwig and wife spent sev
eral days of the past week with H. 11.
Barter ami family at Sunbury.
Mrs. C. K. Bolig, of Winfleld, is
spending the week in town with her
brother and sister, R. W. Yoder and
Mrs. Annie Hottenstine.
Dr. A. M. Smith, of Reaver Springs,
Dr. J. F. Kanawel and Peter Hartman,
of Pcnnscrcek, where in town Monday
evening attending Masonic Lodge.
Mrs. John M. Steiiiinger left Satur
day for a three weeks visit to Editor
Thomas H. Hurter and wife at Bclle
fonte. Me inwhlle Ju wjll keep
F-Jdertcv Gu . v at flcliilgrovt?,
has voted for sixteen Republican Presi
dents, the first one was W. H. Harri
son in 1836. To his recollection he has
not missed a single election and is now
88 years old.
COl'RT HOUSE CHIPS.
Deeds Entered for Record.
M. M. Noeckerand Annie, his wife,
to Sallie E. Noecker, tract of land in
Chapman township, containing 615
acres for $005.
Nelson Ryers, et. al., to Mrs. Mar
garet R. Moyer, lot in Sellnagrove, for
$825.
Perry Ulrloh to Mary E. Ludwlg,
house and lot in Sellnagrove, for $ii.
Geo. A. Boyer and wife to Lewis
Fisher, hotel stand in Freeburg known
as the Empire House, for$3400.
S.T. Hilbish and wile to Mary Mit
chell, lot In Smithgrove, Middlcereek
twp., for $90.
Mrs. Mary A. Mitchell and husband
to Mrs. Harriet Aurand, house and lot
in Smithgrove, for $840.
H. H. Little to RolandUB Hartman,
et. al., II acres and 124 perches in Spring
township, for $325.
C. M. Showers, Kx'r., to Daniel Her
man, 31 acres and 79 perches in Centre
twp., for $40.
Lewis Riesslerand wife to Ida Kem
erer, 10 acres and 100 perches in Perry
twp., for $100.
Letters Granted.
Letters of administration were grant
ed to Mrs. Mossie Long in the estate of
Geo. W. Long, Esq., late of Selins
grove, Pa., deceased.
Marriage Licenses,
f Daniel H. Gaugler, Shamokin Dam,
Dillie M. Newman, "
( Milton H. Dean, Troxelville,
Rhoda A. Hoar, Milroy.
( Calvin H. Klingler, New Berlin,
I Minerva S. Knouse, Kreamer.
Big Coat and Cape Sale.
There will ls a big coat and cape sale
at my store for three days only, from
Thursday to Saturday of this week.
There will be great bargains. Capes,
coats, jackets, tailor-made suits, reefers,
etc. Come to see them.
Mrs. E. C. Aurand,
Middleburgh, Pa.
"I hare used Chamberlain's Colic.
Obolera and Diarrhoea Remedy ana
find it to be a great medicine," says
Mr. E. S. Phipps, of Poteau, 4rk,
"It cured me of bloody flux, I can
not speak too highly of it." This
remedy always wins the good opin
ion, if not praise, of those who use
it. The quick cures which it effects
even Id the most severe cases make
it a favorite everywhere For sale
by the Middleburg Drug Co.
The Post's Prize Weaver Chapel Organ.
Juftfl I I ' I rjfiH vaU
Tne contest for the Weaver Chapel
at 5 p. 111. Only four weeks more remain. The prize now lies between
the United Kvnngelical church Pennscreek and the United
Brethren church of Fremont. Scud your coupons
in before it is too late.
BENNY BEATS THEM ALL.
The "Lait Page Ad." Was Worked for All in It
Kron Uie Ml. Cumol ar.Nov. , '.UO.
the tmmt lntfosttaig igureln Penn
sylvania, ycsValfuurt national politic,
to-day b Benjamin R. Focht, State
Senator-elect from the 27th District.
Tile official count shows his majority
to be four hundred and seventy-six.
The fact of his election in the face of
such apparently overwhelming influ
ences is highly creditable, and the si.e
of the majority makes the accomplish
ment the more remarkable. The vic
tory of Mr. Focht is the most unique
and distinct Imaginable and will even
tually place him in a position of such
Influence as to reflect honor ou the dis
trict he will represent.
The enormity of his campaign work
can be appreciated from the fact that
the press of Philadelphia was united
against him, and all the influence and
money that John Wanamaker and his
allies could command and expand were
employed. The candidate could only
combat it with his own personality
and the latter won. He was open,
honest, fearless. No one labored under
any misapprehension as to where Ren
Focht stood. The alteram! h of the
campaign would till columns in detail
ing the expenditure of vast sums of
money to defeat him. Ti e coal region
got its share, but Focht left Northum
berland county with honors easy with
his running mates.
Looking al Mt. L'armel majorities it
is seen that Focht's was but 16 less than
McKinley's out of a vole of 18K2. It is
a known fact that at least $I5(K) was dis
tributed in Mt. Carmel alone to defeat
the man; so that those Ki votes repres
ent about $100 each. Against these
prevailing prices Fochl won.
In conclusion, was the press of Phila
delphia honest and sincere m their
utterances against Mr. Focht'.' Didn't
that "last page ad." have a great deal
to do with it ?
UARKIBD.
Nov. G, by Rev. II. R. I'ortner, Dan
iel H. Gaugler and Dillie M. Newman,
both of Shamokin Dam, I 'a.
A Village niiM-kNinlth Nnvcrt II U .ltll
Noii'n Life.
Mr. H. II. Black, the well-known
village at Grabauisville, Sullivun Co.,
N. Y., says: "Our little son, five
years old, has alwaj H been subject
to croup, and so bad have the at
tacks been that we have feared many
times that he would die. We have
had the doctor and used many med
icines, but Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy is now our sole reliance. It
seems to dissolve the touirh mucus
and by giving frequeut doses when
the croup symptoms appear we have
found that the dreaded croup is
cured befoie it gets settled." There
is no danger in giviDg this romedy
for it contains no opium or other in
jurious drug and may be given as
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Organ closes Saturday, December 15, 1000,
Pennsylvania Congressmen Elected.
At-large jg LggS
First jtt. H. Btnghanw H
Second.,.; Robert Adamt, Jr., R
Third Hi . Burk, Jr., R
Fourth j. R. Young, R
Fifth Rdward Morrell, R
Hlth Thomas S. Rutler, R
Seventh Irving P. Wagner, R
Eighth Howard Mutchler, D
Ninth Henry 1). Green, 1)
Tenth Marrlot Rrosius, R
Eleventh William Council, R
'twelfth Henry W. Palmer, R
Ihirteenth f). R. Patterson, R
Fourteenth M. E. Olmsted, R
Fifteenth Charles F Wrlghth, R
Sixteenth Ellas Deemer, R
Seventeenth RufusK. Polk, D
Eighteenth Thad. M. Mahon, R
Nineteenth R. J. Lewis, R
Twentieth Alvin M. Kvans, R
Twenty-flrst Summers M. Ja"k, R
Twenty-w id John Dabsell, R
Twenty-third Win, H.Graham, R
Twenty-fourth K. F. Aoheson, R
Twenty-sixth Arthur L Rates, R
twenty-seventh. ..Joseph ('. Sibley. R
Twenty-eighth (in doubt)
Mary Snyder's Will Probated,
The objections died against probating
the last will and testament of Miss
Mary K. Snyder have been withdrawn
and letters testamentary were issued
Wednesday of this week to Howard I).
SehneeandJ. Harvey Schoch. The will
was probated, but the contents are Still
guarded with an eagle's eye. From all
appearances the matter is not yet set
tled and a lengthy legal coldest may
ensue. It is understood that the de
ceased devised most of her wealth to
the Episcopal church ami her sisters
will probably make an effort to upset
the document.
STATE NEWS
Oveicome by escaping coal gas, the
wife of School Director John D. Pelts,
of Lower PottsgTOVe, near Pottstown,
is in a critical condition.
At Allentown live new cases were re
ported of the epidemic of typhoid fevsr
yesterday. There were three deaths
ince Monday night. Thcpublicschools
have been closed.
Three hundred bridges on the Penn
sylvania division of the New York Cen
tral are hi be replaced by heavier slruc
tures. Span diagrams are now being
prepared to that end,
Michael Murphy has charge of the
of the gas tank at the Harrisburg Pipe
and Pipe Rending Company. Yester
day the escaping gas became ignited
I and enveloped him in flames. He shut
off the pressure and called for help
i,.p,ow-workmen extinguished the fire
I p probably recover.
Rates: One Dollar ftc Annum, iu Advance.
NUMBER 45.
County ilnstitntc.
The annual Teachers' lounty Insti
tute will be held in Middleburg the
wo k beginning November 20th.
An excellent array of talent has been
procured, among which are the follow
Ing distinguished personages: Dr. W.
M. Deatrich, professor of psychology,
Kutctown Normal School ; Dr. F. R.
Nobs, California Normal School: Dr.
J. Q. Stewart, Ivputy state Superin
tendent or Public Instruction and Dr.
C. W. Heisler, president Susquehanna
University.
Monday evening, November 26th,
lecture by Dr. Heisler; Tuesday even
ing, November 27th, lecture by Hon.
W. 1. Swope, Wednesday evening, Nov
ember 1Mb, musical entertainment by
Rod gem and Grilley, Thursday even
ing, November 29th, lecture by Dr.
homas W. Dinsmore,
Prof. P. C. Bowcrsox
Superintendent of the Public Schools
of Snyder County.
j 1' ' . i
Dlrcc.. . TV.j w"l be observed as
usual Thursday afternoon, NovenfMf
20th. The majority of persons who
shall appear at these Institutes have
been heard by me, and consequently
our selection could and was made in the
full light of intelligence. We tlrmly
believe thai they will satisfy our high
est expectations in point of interest, In
struction and entertainment.
Let all our people encourage our
teaching force by attending this intel
lectual feast and join with them in the
celebration of Thanksgiving week at
the county institute.
Faithfully yours
F, ('. BoWERSOX,
County Supt.
A Chance to Hear llyfon W. King.
Byron W. King, the famous enter
tainer and specialist In elocution, will
give an entertainment in the Sellna
grove Opera House, Friday evening, j
November 16, r.HX). pror. King is well 1
known to many of our people as a man
if a high order of ability and all who
an should go to hear him next Friday
veiling in Selinsgrove.
He had irrcat natural abilities to lie
-in with, and he has trained these and
leveloped them, until his work is all I
masterly. The Reporter,
Professor King remained over Sunday
and In the afternoon gave a Bible Read-
bur at the Friends' churc h. The read
ing was something wonderful and gave
He- the idea that the selections were
something never b.'fore heard or read.
-Richmond I Ind.) Daily PaUadivm,
The king of lecturers and entertain
ers. St, Joe Gazette.
Dissolution Notice.
Notice Is hereby given that the part
nership Heretofore existing between
liner Zechman and Levi B. Matter,
trading as Zechman A Co., has been
Ussolved. All debts will be paid by,
and all accounts due the said firm are
payable to, the undersigned.
11-15-St Elmer Zrchmaw.
Whan vmi feel that life is hardly
,.rtb iii namlle tke a dose of
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets. They will cleanse your
stomach, ton" up your liver and re
gulate your bowels making you feel
like a new man. For sale by the
Middleburg Drug L-o.
The strike of the Malthy mine of the
ehirrh Valley Coal Company contin
ues. It is a battle between the com
pany and the Union Mine Workers.
The old hands say they will not return
to work until the company removes
from the pay roll the names of non-union
men.
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