f, Wagenstller, Editor snd Proprietor.
A Faulty Journal, Dtvttcd tn News, Sclcoct, Art. Political Bconom) and Current Literature.
Rates: One Dollar Per Annum, in Advance.
XXXVII.
MlDDLEHUIMSir, SNYDKi! ( 'or NTT, PEN N A. NOVEMBER 22, 1900
NTJMBEB Hi.
j IwiD LOCAL LACONICS
imnksgiving dinner will in- served
W I, ,Mk .. t 1 1 .'J.I
IlllllT, .OVCIUOCl '. i ' '
the benefll of tin- Church.
win k's Halifax OtuetU says :
Hums ami .lames Bleoker, who
fcployed in the Halifax shoe fac-
ipent Sunday with their parents
linsgmve.
itaid that not a drop of rain fell
United states on election ihey.
I link that this is a sure Indication
he weather elerk was on the side
Republicans.
IntkI) : In the country, u good
I for a ehilil, both Protestant ami
pile. Will pay 11.60 per week
ha Children'! Aid Society, 821
12th St., Philada. ll-l-4t.
pption was given at Lewistown
muraday evening by Mr. ami Mrs.
ti Greene to their son, Edward M .
It and his bride, who just rclutn-
Im their wedding trip.
Christian Endeavor Society of
litheran church held anniversary
ises commemorating the 10th year
existence. A literary and rclig-
fagram was rendered.
line of Fur Collarettes, Scarfs
Muffs in Electric Seal, Marten
Kriinmer, it.mr, and other furs
I bought for much less than fig-
I other stores.
L. DCNKEIJIKKGKU.
Harm Journal offer will expire
11, WOO. Ifanv of our renders
kieufd be getting it or not, they
.notify us ui orujn.as-X'e cannot
'-ders forihe Farm Journal
the present offer after this year.
I
trustees of the Lutheran church
lurchased a stone from the quarry
'town. 27 ft. long and ft ft. wide
in. thick for the crossing at the
Stones these dimensions are
around here.
fiAL OFFER, Those who send
fcr the Post for 1!K)1 will receive
1st for the remainder of I'.mhi
mid the Farm Journal for more
our years. The sooner you send
fcllar, the more copies of the
OQ will get free. The Farm
.1 offer will expire Dee. :tl, !!).
kvere shown a check amounting
188.81, drawn to the order of Ira-
inch Treasurer of Susquehanna
sity, being a bequest olitaincd
lb Rev. Stephen D.Owen, D. D.,
lerstown, Md. It woubl be a good
" r the University if it hud many
bob faithful sons as Dr. ( hven has
himself to lie. Tribune.
lakes us smile to see the happy
Iad the glad hand that Is ex ten d
y customer who leaves our mil-
store. L. DUNKELBEROKB.
k' not have your checks and stubs
prod? The Post's up-to-date job
liiient is supplied v"th a large
I Automatic Nuiuliei" Machine
till mimlier checks, stirrs, orders,
l, etc., in red, blue or any other
When you order vour check
cave an order for numbering.
rice Is only half of the city prices.
Pntr the illustrations in that ex-
: work, the Horse Hook, written
''Ke Higgle, is General George
IBgton's stable at Mt. Vernon.
hapteron stables contains many
tl hints, and has the plans and
I'm of nn attractive village stable.
ficc Is 50 cents, by mail ; address
1 'Ushers, WOmer. Atkinson Co.,
Mpliia.
fe still receiving millinery goods
Idle eastern cities almost every
Our styles are nlways up-to-date
F" Ksitively the lowest.
L. DrXKKt.BKROEIl.
"Blah Lyons, Judge of the Courts
st District, composed of the
I of Juniata and Perry, fell dearl
Nadclphla Wednesday of Inst
Cerebral hemorrhage is given
wuse. Judge Lvona was born
county. Pa., in 1839 ; taught
1 Mifilintown ; read law with
11 8. Doty, Esq.; admitted to
rn 1863 ; elected Judge in 1891.
' Republican in politics and an
it judge, whose decisions
ota reversed by the Supreme
Thursday of next week is Thanks
giving day. The hank will ho dosed.
I
j We extend a cordial invitation to one
; and nil to visit our store and see the
splendid bargains we are offering this
week. L. DtTMRBLBEKQEB.
An eleganl artistic calendar, neatly
printed by skilled workmen, is just the
thing. See samples at the office of the
Post.
No newspaper coupons or premium
coupons issued by tbeP sr In theWea
I ver chapel organ contest will he good
niter Dee. 15, 1900. Contest closes at "
P. M. of said dsW.
In order to have plenty of lime to gel
I nil newspaper coupons collected none
will be printed after next week, but
premium coupons willbeissuedupto
t he close ol the contest.
I
! Gikls Wanted. Several bright
girls of Middleburg or vicinity are
wanted at once al this office to learn
; type setting, tf applicants are lu ig ' i
uiul apt, good wages can be command
ed In a very few weeks. Apply at once.
The Teachers' Institute next wee!;
, promises to be even better than any of
its predecessors. An excellent array
talent luu been secured not only for In
structors, but also for lectures and en-
i tertaiuments.
Goods reduce I Thursday. Friday and
Saturday, Nov. 22 to 21. Ribbons at
half value Umbrellas. Underwear,
gloves, Double mittens, Petticoats
: Holsery, Lace curtains, Doilies, Flosses,
Laces, Elm broideries, Handkerchief!
Stationery, Silkoline, etc.
L. DUNKKLBKBOEB.
Tin-Post from now till Jnnunry 1,
1902 and the Farm Journal from now
to January 1, lOOo for only Gne Dol
lar. Tiew ner tin-money is received
the longer time you will get the papers.
The Farm Journal offer will expin
December 81 H'Oti. Place vour order
at once.
The shoe factory has orders now for
8$00 worth of shoes. It appears as
though our initial industry is moving
on In the commercial world. Five of
the lusters walk id out of the factory In
the midst of the rush and I he managers
seem to have collie to the conclusion
that it is better not to depend upon tin
home lusters.
The Win field correspondent of tin
New Berlin Iteporter last week says
"li. . x oder. one of Mludlcuunrs en
terprising young men, passed throtigl
our town Saturday en route to BlUl
Hill, where he transacted business rel
attve to getting a mistress to manage i
telephone which he contemplates put
ting in his house in the near future
He returned on Sunday. Wo cannot
vouch lis to his success."
Rpert'inext ni - JaTsSS
Mi-s Kats, of Georgetown, is visiting
her brother, Haymond (Cats.
Supt F. C. Bowersox and wife, spent
Sunday with friends at Mlllmont.
M L. Wagenseller of Selinsgrove,
made us a pleasant call lasl week.
Rev. Goodllng, of Lewistown, was
the guest of Rev. Shambach, Saturday.
t 'arbondale,
-i week ill
i amer, spent
il t his place
Lucy Bowersox.
Mrs. David Bowersox died at th
home of her son, James, in this
borough Monday morning, aged 7.'
years, 7 months and 2H days. Tin
cause of death was dropsy ot the heart
She was a highly respected Christian
lady and is survived by a husband, six
sons and two daughters. Funeral takes
place Thursday at 12 o'clock. Inter
ment at ( lentreville.
Nut .i Pnlitic.il Meeting
During the Presidential Campaign
Supt. Bowersox fiinde n great many
political speeches and he became so tlc-
customed to opening his speeches with
"My Fellow citizens" that when he
made an address at the dedication of
the Sniithgrove church, be addressed
the congregation with "My Fellow
Citizens."
Dissolution Notice.
Notice is hereby given thai the part
nership Heretofore existing between
Elmer Zechman and Levi B, Matter,
trading as Zechman & Co., has bean
dissolved. All debts will be paid by,
and all accounts due the said firm are
payable to, the undersigned.
11-15-3L Elmkb Zkciiman.
Marriage License
Dr. C. F. Keiter, Elizabethville,
Laura A. Smith, Middleburg.
Go to A. E. Holes for a smooth eas
shave or up-to-date hair cut and head
cleansed with a refreshing shampoo or
dandruff removed with his tonic. A
clean towel to each patron. Parlor In
bank building, one door east of Post-
office. Satisfaction guaranteed, tf.
musas ami
as, were in
. N wmnn
having a
'isquchanna
itll his par
te Suubury
uployed ns
Claude It. Smith of
spent several days of the
town.
Mi-s F.rnia Magee, of K
several days with relilth i
last week.
Bruce Burkharl of Selinsgrove, spent
Sunday with 1 Ion. ;. Alfred Bchooh
and wife.
Michael Shainhuehei
Adam Bowers , of Iva
tow ii Saturday.
J. H. ( lelun and W.
had ihe misfortune of m
fa I porker die for them.
Lloyd V. Walter, of
Unlvcrsily, sjienl Sunday
cuts in Franklin townshi
Miss Maliel ( Irhlllll wei
Tuesday, where she i-
clcrk in C. C. Seehold's in isle store.
John Kline, n native of Reavertown,
but who for a number of years has re
sided in Kansas, visited his. sister, Mrs,
Horn, during the last week.
Alfred Clelan, James Bowersox and
Lawrence Stetler, who are working at
Buruham, spent Sunday at home In
this place.
Jay (!. Weiser of this place and Hon,
K. M. TTiorm-t unit II. D.'Slftintnc of
of Selinsgrove were in the ityof Broth
erly Love last week.
Cashier J, N. Thompson spent sev
eral days during the n week visiting
his parents and attending the funeral
of his uncle, Judge Jeremiah Lyons.
Mrs. George McElhany, of Ifarris
burg and Miss Jennie Keiter, of Wll
liamstown, were among th guests who
attended the Keiter-Sn h wedding
last Thursday.
I. L. Walter of Franklin township,
has been given power of attorney for
the heirs of Ephriam Walter, and is
advertising for sale the personal i rop-
erty of the -aid estate.
Rev. D, E, Mi Lain, Misses Sue and
Mastic Beaver are attend; c the State
hrlstian Kndeavor I
Philadelphia this week
goes as the delegate for t !
his church.
S.o. Dengler.of Cassapolls, Mich.,
who was called home to attend the fu
neral of his father, m company with
his brother, John, of Hoffer, pnid usa
business call Monday. T icformerhas
returned to Ids western home.
Alvln Schroyer, of Globe Mills, has
begun theart of printing in the Post
printing office. Wo can use another
apprentice, male or fenui t, if applica
tion is made soon. A pllcnul must
reside near enough to Mi ldleburgh to
hoard at home. Now i- Ihe opportu
nity for another young person to learn
the art of printing thoroughly as we
have in our employ a man of 35 years
experience, wnowtil tench the appren
tices. Apply at once.
Announcement--Preaching
at the follow iug nppoint-
ments over next Saturday and Sun-
lay. Hoover's, on Saturday night at
f p. m. Witmer'son Sundae morning
at 10 a. in. Port Treverton, Sunday at
ii. m. Revival meet mi.'-- will htcn
at Daniel's on Sunday night and to con
tinue Indefinitely. All are invited.
.1. I.. BOYEB.
Pastor,
ven lion in
I lie former
oeiel v from
A Happy Event
One of the social events of the season
was the marriage al high noon Thurs
day, November 15, of Miss Laura
Smith, Hie daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.
A Brilliant Reception
Lewistown Bentlnel
I he generous. hospitality of Mr. and
Mrs. Calvin Greene was enjoyed by a
congenial assemblage of guests at their
The hi K. Hickiioni Almanac
Whatever may be said of the scien
tific causes upon which the Rev. Irl R.
Hicks hascs bis yearly forecasts ifstorm
ami weather,' it is a remarkable fact
that specific warnings of every great
t'jrrti, flood, cold wave ml drouth.
have been plainly printed In bis now
famous A Inmiiac for many years. The
latest siarlling paajuf of ibis fact was
the destruction orOalveston, Texas, on
the very day named by Prof. Hicks in
his puKi Almanac, as one of disaster by
storm along the'gulf coasts. Tlio 1901
Almanac, by far ihe finest, mosl com
plete and beautiful yet published, is
now ready. This remarkable book of
near two hundred pages, splendidly il
lustrated with charts and half-tone en
gravings, goes as a premium to every
subscriber who pays one dollar a year
for Prof. Hicks' journal, Woitn and
Wohkh. The Almanac alone i sent
prepaid for only 25c. Order from Wonn
ami Wokkn Publishing Company,
2201 Loctlsl Street, St. Iouls, Mo.
: party
county
r have
lie in
Hunting Part)
The Snyder I 'ouilty lllllltill
i- in the Mountains of M itll ft
and rumor ha- il that three re
been shot. Among the parly
following.
Hon. H. M. Met lure, Lewishtirg, Pa.
George Lettier, Slianiokin Dam.
Frank Fisher, " "
E. Aurand, " "
i ir. v, j. w agenseller,
Isaac Keller,
( leorgc Spaid,
!' rank Miller,
J. F. Stetler,
Curttn Bowersox,
John Duck,
P. Scott Kilter,
J. M. Baker, Esq.
W. E. Btahlnecker,
Robert Middleswarth,
It. F. Herman,
H. A. Herman.
return of i heir son Edward M. Greci
, . :
is Lvbarirer and E. F. I tun-
lavy.
Monday evening, November 20, 1000,
Dr. C. W. Holster u ill deliver his ex-
Ingdon county, Middleburg and other Lellcnl lecture, entitled: "Uncle Sam
places. The social entertainment of Lnd the Twentieth r...,.inr n
I'le have Icar I to know that the Doc-
ne V III :,:.,y it.... i 1 1 ui..., n.fo
I . ii,. ... i', .mi, .ui, i i i -
nnu ins onae irom tneir eastern wed- Fran
ding trip, I here was a large attend
ance of Lewi-town people and a nuiii
her of friends from Philadelphia, 1 1 tint -
P -vi,, itl, l i , K'..;i t i i.. .ii. snaeliios ;nnl . I. ,m l.., ,n I i .. ..
........ ,., i.i in i i r.u.aoei ii- I -i ' ' " mm tollow ir ;
ville. The ceremony was performed "treet on Thursday evening, the occa-
ny nev. j. enamaacn, fastor or the """s r piion given upon mo w. W. IX-al
I nited Evangelical church of Middle
burg, In the parlor of the bride's par
cuts which Was tastefully decorated
with Chrysanthemums.
The bride received sonic very beauti
ful and valuable presents. Among
those present, we re-call the following:
Elizabethville, Miss :iies Dnna
wita, Alhert Smith, editor of the Ell
zabethvllh Echo, Williamstowu, Mi-s
Keiter, Harrisburg, Mrs. McElhenuy,
Johnsonburg, Pa., Clemenl Smith,
Middleburg, Prank Reiglc, wife and
daughter, E. C. Graybill and wife Her
man Hassingeraud wife, Mrs, Joseph
Clelan, Mrs. Jacob Gilbert and son,
Francis, Miss Gertrude Duukolberger,
Miss Claire Graybill, and Mrs. Rev.
Shambach. After the couple was pro
noun 1 husband and wife, the hearty
congratulations and hcsl wishes ol their
friendswerc showered upon them, the
guests were then ushered into the din
ing room to partake of t he tempi lug re
past set before them which was pre
pared by ladles skilled in the arl of
preparing feasts for such occasions. Al
1:80, Dr. and Mrs, Keiter took their de
parture foi Elizabethville, which will
he their future home.
A GPEST.
Teachers' lastitute
The forty-third annual teachers insti
tute will meet in the court room, Mid
dleburg, Pa., at 1 1 o'clock a. m. The
implete li-i of day Instructors are the
Heisler,
k: Ceo.
Then. It. Noss
ti. Groff. Ihui.
the occasion wasenhaiiccd with choice
music, and the refreshments, served by
a Philadelphia caterer, w ere of unsur
passed excellence. In all it was the
most brilliant social evenl Lewistown
has known for year- and again c-tah-lished
Mr. and Mrs. Greene and their
daughters as entertainers par excellence.
Musical Euicrtiilniuent.
The Rogers-t ii llley Co. will
musical entertainment at tin
I louse at the Teachers' Instituh
give a !
i 'ourl i
, We
lie-day, Nov. 27th. Head Ihe following
press common) :
The Ihigo's Grilley Recital al Hie
Opera House lasl ulghl wa- an albi
gether delightful affair, and we doubl
If there was one of the large audience
present who was not chnrmetl w ith the
character of ihe entertainment Ash
land has seldom, if ever, been favored
w iih two more delightful entertainers
than Messrs. Rogers and Grilley, and
they will he cheerfully welcomed again.
A"hland (Pu.) Evening Telegram.
W. I. Swoopc.
Hon. W. LSwoope will lecture at the
Teachers' Institute Tuesday evening.
Below we'gVve a few N.-.;'buoniuls :
Mr. W. I. HwTinpc is a remarkably
brilliant ami eloquent young man, and
there are few speakers who are bis
equal. -Tim-: A i.i.i.niown (Pa.) LkaD
BB. Mr. Swoop,' made nn eloquent and
witty address, and was applauded to
the
New
Luiianon i Pa, i Daily
Calendars fur iqoi,
Those who wish to get out a nice
calendar for IIK)1 should call at the
Ptisr printing office hi see the nmgni
Hcieul line of mosl linndsome ealen
ilars. No tuorc beautiful calendars wer
ever exhibited in Ibis county. Give
your pal tun- a neat calendar; they will
hang it in their home- and stand as an
advertisement of your business during
the whole year. Place your orderearlv
tor is oni
nqlient l(
enjoyable
c.iectetl.
Tuesday
Hon. W. I
on- leetur
has hei n
Sw ope Otl
say thai h
tun; i
Wei
Messi
if the most polished and el-tincr-
iii the state, lienct an
and profitable time can bo
evening, Novemlier27, 1000,
Sw ope w ill deliver his fam
'. ' The Right to Kick." Ii
my pleasure to hear Mr.
iiml sr of occasions and to
alw ay- entertained I- lint-
very mildly.
in-day evening, Noveinlier 2S,
. Rislgers it (irlllev U ill dellirht
u1 1 pie ill of I heir unique en-
rUUmueuts, Our ncighlHirhig town,
im ii, mii-t enjoy them else they
Milllinh
Would II
Institute two
Thursday
1000, Dr. TI
pear liefore the .Inn
iVeeks in suecessioll.
CVellillg, NoVelnher
Unas II. Dilisuiore,
a ta
,i r, ,
ell-
will deliver bis delightful lectun
titled : "A Wonderful Structure." I
heard Dr. Din-mi, re deliver this lecture
liefore the Dauphin 'ounty Teachers'
Institute lasl w inter and was so much
delighted With il thai I engaged him
at once for our I ustitute,
MUSIC
Jieirlcy's School Songs will he used
in the lnstitide. '!' 'ers who -bpplled
should unt ...n to vniM
with them to Institute.
The Middleburg Orchestra w ill fur
nish music for the evening entertain
ments. Directors' Day will be observed on
Thanksgiving Day, November20, p, ta.
Il Is earnestly hoped Dial each hoard
will al leasl -end a u I representation
to the In
Monday i
free In tin
Tuesdii'
hi thi-
vening ihe l
general public,
evening the in
occasion, tin
dure will l,e
Personal!
Conducted Tours
v.min Itn i I road
via I Y n n -o I
liii-L'rov
Salem
Middleburg
Beaver springs
Kratzervl
HARRIBD. Married at Salem Nov.
11th by Rev. II. G. Suable, Calvin H.
Klinglerand Minerva Knatise, both
from Kreamer.
Rev. H. G. Suable will administer
Holy Communion next Sunday morn
ing November, 2r)th.
A House and Two Lots for Sale.
Situate on Main Street Franklin.
Choice fruit. For further particulars
call on and address,
Geo. H. Steininokr,
Middleburgh, Pa.
Smllb'Keltor Wedding,
BlUabetbvllle Boboi
Yesterday mornlmral Il:30o'clock,
at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Jas.
1'. Smith, at Middleburg, Pa., occured
(he marriage of their daughter Laura,
to Dr. Clinton F. Keiter, both of this
place.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
Joshua Schambach, pastor of the Evan
gello church, Middleburg, in the pres
ence of only the immediate families and
A few invited friends. MissClaireGray
biff, of Middleburg, played the wedding
march, and Miss Mildred Smith was
flower girl. After the congratulations
a wedding dinner was served. The pres
ents were numerous and handsome.
The couple will make their home at
Elizabethville and will commence
housekeeping in the near future.
Next week Is Teachers' Institute.
Si: son ui I'.hki 100
The Pennsylvania Railroad 'ompnny
announces the following Personally
t 'on, ha ted Tours for the season of 1000
1001 i
California. A thirty-five-day tour
w ill lease New York, Philadelphia,
Harrisburg, and Pittsburg February
1 1. The party will travel over the en
tire route by the "Golden Gate Spec
ial," the finesl train thai crosses the
continent.
Florida. -Three tours to Jacksonville
will leave New York and Philadelphia
February fi and 10, and March The
first two of these admit of a sojourn of
two weeks in the "Flowery state."
Tickets for the third tour will lie good
to return by regular trains until May
81, 1001.
Tickets for the above lours will be
sold from all principal points on the
Pennsylvania Railroad. For detailed
itineraries, giving rales and full infor
mation, address Thos. E. Watt, Pas
senger Agent Western District, Pitts
burg; B. Courlaender, Jr., Passenger
Agent Baltimore; C. Studds, Passen
ger Agent Southeastern District, Wash
ington; or Geo. W Boyd, Assistant
General Passenger Agent, Philadel
phia.
al -urn of
twenty-live L'eiits per ticket will be
he charged. Wednesday and Thursday
evenings, the regular price ; ' uts for
reserved seals an, 35 cents for general
admission ticket.
Season t leket orile
al t he ( 'omtilissioueli
- can be proetin
' Office for T ie.
Snyder Losses
The figures on the census of Snyder
ounty were given out Monday at
Washington and they show a decrease
of :',47, as the following figures show :
Population, 1WKI 17,W1
I'.HK)
Loss,
17,:i04
M7
Samuel V. Denujef
Samuel Y. Dengler, one of the pro
gressive fanners and for 5 terms Super
visor of Chapman township, was born
in Montgomery Co., Pa. Octolwr, us,
ls.!7 and died m ar Holler, (Ills County
Monday, November II.'. 1000. aged 03
years and 14 days. He was the son ol
Samuel Dengler, horn February 0, ITim
and died May 24, IK7 : aged ;.; years,
3 months and ll days ami his wif
Mary, horn April 17. IHOU and died
July SO, Ivvl, aged ;,; years, mouths
and 0 days, When il years of age, the
deceased, with his father, the elder
Dengler, removed from Montgomery
Count v to near Holler, where his en
tire life w as spent. The deceased was
married to Rarbarn Yerger, daughter
ofEphraim and Elizabeth (Stmup)
Yerger. The union wa- blessed witli
the following named children;
I. George I., horn August 7, Ism;,
married April 14, 180(1 to Maggie Heck
art. Resident HoU'erand have two
i children: Russel and Einedce.
I 2. Mary Minerva, born September 0,
i 1807, married June 0, 1889 to W illiam
I J. W ildi. Reside al Holler. Have
i three children: Norman, Jessie, ami
Pearl.
3. Samuel O., born June 10, Win,
married November l", 1893 to ,
resides at Cassopolis, Mich, and have
one daughter, lora Eklith.
4. Harvey, horn November 23, 1S72,
died Deoember8, 1888, aged 10 years,
and 16 days.
5. John E., horn February 17, 1S78,
resides at home.
0. Charles E., died at the age oi one
year.
Deceased was buried at Grubb's
church cemetery, Rev. C. C. Miller of-liciating.
Sunday was an ideal autumn day.
Samuel M. Flowers, the baker, liegaii
house keeping this week.