(jo. Commissioners, 1 Wave pou seen Wave vou ecen our ? 9 ur latest Stales latest Creations in of ftne Hrt Ikalenbars for 190t jy-A Postal will (etch you a Salesman letter fccaos? Envelope? Zbcy'vc jtm buns jyA postal will fetch you Specimens Geo. W. Wagcaiwlltr, Miter aa Proprietor. A family Journal, Devoted to Ntwn, Science. Art, falitkal Economy and Current Literature. Kates: One Dollar Per Annum. In Advance. NUMBER 4S vol. xxxvii . 52r MIDDLEBURGH SNYDER COUNTY )j?ENN A. DECEMBER i 1!)00 ' We till have a large varlty of ladies iintl ChUdlMl cont Btitl capSS at lst toni price. 8. WSM. Selinsgrovc, Pa. n-'.iMt Att elegant artistic calendar, neatly printed by skilled workmen, is just the thing. BtB samples at the ottlce of the Post. I wish to take this means to thank the many Mud friends and nelghbon for the numerous favors shown (hiring the illness ami the funeral of my moth er. Jambs Bowkrsox. It is reported that Editor Smith, of the ElhtabethvUle Ed, is to he mar ried to ?.tiss Marv, daughter of John sheet., of Carson vllle, on Dec. loth at .. i e I. ., 1 ... .1... WANTED General Agent in this ... I... ,..11.. ..Ill- till., ill' VV'll t l'l I. S ill appoint local agents. An energet- luau ran iuhiu; mi; iin'm i eu-.ii,,, . 131. 1 I .l.l.. ll-.ll.. I..l.... A TIIINAI. AH II ' ", ncuuoii;, ii. ...... .'.. I HM ,1.. Notice ! We will pay the tare both Im t., oust, nil, .fv frutii A rlAftiatill nr filiate stations to purchase gooils at ir store ten tunes t ie amount 01 i ue I ,i,i.!.. JBL Ill I... 1 II (II t I I I . - (Mill 11 111 1 '1 . ... . i 11 I ., ,,,,,, .t 1 'Id X l.-ls S,. Ills. II lllllllllll t I,,,'-... I,....', . V IIH , I II. ..-.-. Oo to A. E, Soles for a smooth easy . .1..... i i. i i i 1VK 111 11- 11-llillC 1 .111 I III .11114 111.111 Banned with a refreshing shampoo or linrun rcninvcii wuu ins mine. . l ... 1 -..11. 1. ! . . ! . I mi towel to eaeh natron. Parlor in ..1. L..MJI 1..... ,.f DUI ice. nuiisiaeiniii iiuuiitnieeu. u. No one can n asonably hope for oa lieu I til UniPHI Din no wets move be eachdav. When this in not at . a . 3 . iL . a L 1.111 L 1 i l. l Hi. UlrJUIUVlS UI mw niuiumu K( III illlsl U'NH. (If lit HI I' 1 VMIIHI1 i . . 1 niUu a. mi f it as If Vrtu urifih AIIU pilOJI OVUU I UIIU " . J "low avoid these ailments keep your web regular bv taking Chamber a otuuinuu aiiu uitci iauiuin required They are ho eaHV to H I 111 I I I i I HIII1 I'HII IH III I ' II III sale at the Miduleburg Drug Harfiains at Qarman'l Peter Garman, Mt. Pleasant Is is iitlerniir a new line id ladies' ts and milliuerv irotx's. Men s 25 cuts anil Queenswarc at I! IS H I 111 '11' I I -..III I TIIK UKNT PbASTBB. Diece of flannel dampened with auiberlain's Paia Balm and bound the affected parts is superior to plaster. When troubled with e back or pains in tbo Mile or . , . . i to be more than pleased with the nipt relief which it anorus. 1 am m also cures rheumatism. One I! i ! HI I A ucation gives renei. r or sate ui MtddlHburg Drug Store. Calendars for igot. lOSG who wish to gel out u nice in ar or s ion n run at ine r printing office to see the niagni- . ... . . i i No more beautiful calendars wcr exhibited in this county. Give patrons a neat calendar; they w ill it in their Homes ana stanu as an Hole year, riaee your oruereariv. Announcements. '.'1 ltl-lllli.il llltltll'fl flf K.V.'I tll'l'l it .'1 Sunday morning at 10 o'clock. A siTvices at Daniel's are well at- and interest on increase. A y welcome. J. L. Hoyeb, Pastor. - Jb !. .1.1 .1 il piurniirr-T iin nnnnr u uiwn iiim as follows : church, Penn's pcr coupons, a6 lllll i, il 1 1 u ill isi Tin I 529 Total. Church. Fremont. x 1 Total, TOTAL VOTE CAST : 529 Church. P. Creek. 10,411 7255 hurch. Fremont. 2tHi church, M'Kees i Falls, 198 Total, 20,532 ve o'clock P. M. Teachers in Session. ( Cinllnued from last week ) Tl'KSDAV KVKNINO. The evening lecture was given by Hon. W. I. Kwoope, abject, "The Right to Kick." WKMNKSIlAY MOKXIXO. The opening exereises were conduct ed hy Rev. Bhambach. After tin pointment of various committees. " ''r- . . . . ,, Deatrtek again gave a talk 0C Cram-' ., . , ... mar. Many new and interesting things . .. , . T were said that the teachers may use in their work. Prof. I.ee Francis Lybarger, of die Netl'Sehool of Elocution, Philadelphia, was introduced, He spoke on the sub ject, "Intelligence vs. Educatlou." The third talk was given by Dr. Dea triek on the Physical Nature of the Child. The forenoon session was closed by a talk hy Prof. Lybargeron Intelligence. WEDNESDAY a FT EBNOON. Dr. George O. Groff, of Bucknell I'n Iverslty, Lewiaburg, Pa., gave an In structive talk mi the boundaries of Pennsylvania. Dr. Deatrick gave a practical talk on Physiology. RECESS. Recitation hy Miss Lanibcrsou on "Among t he Catacombs." Prof, Lybarger continued his talk mi Intelligence. Recitation by Prof. Dunlavy entitled "The Harvard Boat Race." Dr. Iroff was again given the Boor and gave many Interesting things con cerning Porto Rico. The doctor has spent two years on the Island study ing them and helping the people there. WEDNESDAY EVENING, The entertainment of the evening was given by Rodgers and Grlllcy. It was a decided SUOCess, THURSDAY Mwu.si m.;. Opening exercises were conducted by Rev. Mi-Lain. After reports of committees Prof. Ly barger discussed Education without iiooks. Dr. Deatrick gitve the second talk on on Grammar. Prof. Lybarger then continued his talk on Education without Hooks. Dr. Deatrick again spoke on the sul ject of Psychology. TIIl'KSDAY AITKIINUIIX. This being the Directors' Day, a good ly number of them were present. Hon. .1. (J. Stewart, Deputy Supt. of Public Instruction, Harrlsburg, Pa., addressed the audience. Dr. J. F. Barton, of Shlppensburg Normal, was introduced. He gave an Interesting talk to the directors, The afternoon session was closed by an address by Prof. Lybarger, THURSDAY EVENING. The lecture of the evening w as given by Dr, Thomas H. Dinsniore, Jr., Sy racuse, N. Y. His subject was, "A Wonderffil Structure." The theme was the human body. The experi ments made the lecture interesting as well as Instructive. FRIDAY MORNING. Opening exercises were conducted by Rev, Bhambach. The talks were given by Dr. Barton and l'rnf. Sybarger. After reportw of committees Supt. Bowersox made some closing remarks after which the forty-third annual teachers' institute of Snyder county ad journed. The teachers wish to express their thanks to Supt. Bowersox for the suc cess of the institute. It was through jUair worthy county superintemient that such able instructors and enter tainers were secured. May thissessii.ii of old Snyder's teachers long be remem bered, and be the means of inspiring the teachers and allothoas interested in the work to enter the work with renewed energy. I. J. H. MARRIED Dec. 2nd, at Middleburg, by Rev, J. Sbambach, H. M. Burns, ot Dry Valley Cmss Roads, Union Co., to Miss Olive ('. Kline, of Kratzerville. Nov. 28th, hy Rev. W. A. Haas, Miles Kantz and Maggie K. Hoffman, both of Freeburg. Dec. 2, by G. A. Aurand, J. P., Elmer C. Mitchell and Cora A. Nerhood, both of Troxelvllle. A nice variety of rainyday skirts at Wiufj'. ll-2f)-U The regular term of court will be in session next week. Most of our sub scribers have been prompt in the pay ment of their bills, but there are some who should examine the date after their name on this paper, and if any arrearages appear, bring It or send it in next week during court. V Major Dill Student Association. The students of Major Win. ir. 1)111, who are now in the profession ofteaeh Idg in the county of Snyder, met dur ing Institute week at M nldlehurg, Pa., and organized themsi'lves into a per manent association, the object of which is to renew old acquaintances and to revere the memory of the luilch-cstccm- ...I ...! ...... I i I r . ll I ... . I I I 1 I ... I'M! 11 1 jl ll . I III' IlllltlW IIIU , . T officers were elected: President, Prof, , ... ... .. ... ., . , Geo. W. Walborn; Vice President. J. ,. .- ,. a .. ,, , , ' K Kellerj Secretarj-, Ida G. StahL i Alter Hue neiioeration, tin- assocla- tloll dee ded to hold a meeting on the last Saturday in February (Feb. 28, 1901 i, in the Preeburg Academy at I which time the following programme I will he rendered : Frof. F. ('. Bowersox. "Maj. Diliasa Superintendent," Prof. Geo. W. Walborn, "Maj. Dill as a Teacher," Mr. .1. F. Keller, "Maj. Dill as a Soldier," and all the teachers are kindly and earnestly requested to res pond. The above programme will be Interspersed with vocal and instru mental music, The active members of the assoclatit n al present are : ( let. Aliraud, '. I . Wetzel, Jacob Algler, E. E. Shantbach, Jerome Krdley, D. F. Ban, Ida (i. stahl. W. D. .1 arret i, T. !. Arlmgast, A. M. Garman, J. F. Keller, Edward Shaffer, David S. Hen-old, Geo. W. Walborn, .1. Eiscnhaucr, Jos, ('. Shaffer. All IlL students not now teaching in Snyder a r e renar unty d as honorary members. At the same time a dinner will be given by the association, to which all the members and their families are cordially invited. A I I persons expecting to attend should notify the committee on ar rangements, Prof. Geo. W. Walborn and J. F. Kisenhaucr, not later than Feb. 15, 1901. Ida G. Si. hi.. Court next week. Christmas oomes next Tuesday two Weeks. The POST will visit its subscribers only twice before Christmas. If you have not paid for your paper yet, do so at once. The editor has been working hard to give you a good new spaper and he appreciates prompt payment. Alter Dec. loth, 1000, I will have on sale of my own manufacture whiskey, all rye white for $1.75 gallon. Conic and net a gallon. Other grades from $2.25 to $0 gallon, by the quart from 75c to $1.60. .1. I.. M uiKs, l2-6-3t. Mlddleburgh, Pa. This week we begin a lew Christmas advertisements and several large reduc tion sales. If our subscriber- will take advantage of only a lew of these offers, they will save money enough to pay another year's subscription to the Post and have two or three dollars left. The advertisements are those of reputable business houses who recognize in the readers of the Post the most intelligent people of Snyder county. COURT HOUSE CHIPS. Pedis Enured for Record. Luoinda Bowen toCurtln Bowersox acres of land in Franklin township, lor sjn"). J. C. Schocti, et. id. to t in-tin Bow ersox, Doming woras premises! i acre in the borough of Middleburg, for $200 Win. Boyer, wife, et, al., to J, . Hackenburg, 86 acres of land in Perry township, for $20, MennnS. GraybtU and wife toJohn H Bine, one half Interest in mansion farm in West Perry township, 88 acres and ") perches for $2825, Charles Hoover to Caroline Jane Hoover, 1 acre and IW perches in Chap man township, for $200. Mary K. Keller, ex. of the last will and testament of Geo, W. Keller to Annie Fisher, house and "lot on the ale of Que in Belinsgrove, Pa., forif.mr. MiirrinKe IJccnses. I Harry Bums, Kratzerville, Olive Kline, t B. F. Long, Selinsgrove, Augusta c. Breimeler, " Among the tens of thousands who have used (Jharaberlian'a Cough Kenn edy for colds and the grip dun ig the oast few years, to our knowledge, not a single case has resulted in pneumonia. Thos. Whitlield & Co . 240 Wabash avenue, Chicago, one of the most prominent retail druggists in that city, in soeakine of this, save: " vVe rn common d Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for la grippe in many cases, as it not only gives prompt and complete recovery, out also counter acts any tendency of la trnnpe to re suit in pneumonia." For Sale at the Middleburg Drug Store. 'ggWRTI N E NT PERSONA L8 (ffi T. BvMcWilliams, of McVeytown, was in town Tuesday. Lee Francis Lybarger, Fsip, of Mif tlinbiug, dropped In to see us last week Murray W'ittetiinyer, of Miftlinhurg, was otjeaerved in town during the past week. J. A. Stahhuvker and w ile Tuesday left I'oravislttotbeirehil.ll'eii in Cleve land, Ohio. Miss JqRnic Charles, of Port Tivver ton, i- visiting her brother, F.dwin, in this pUce. Mr. Stees, of Mitllinburg, was the guest ot Hon. (i. Allied Si In nil anil wife Sunday. Jml m. Ifc Htahllieckcr and wile, of I'leaVerSnfelnKS, Were ill llli- nlaee vis- k. Ith Potter and Bexsie Clrich, Ve, were the guests of .Miss lender 1 1 - nasi week. anibacb Is erecting a new mother's lot into which ill move in the spiinir. e Hlllmever, i.l ashiliu'- notoiir ( 'mint v, i s i h,. t of Miss Lillian Sti ller. ter and family last week of her mother, Mrs. J. , ami attending Instl- Ira lemberling, of Seliin- ired the Inisi. ilalil v of At G. Grouse's I'amilv last rt and Mr. Parker, of were in this place last week mi butlness and pleasure, mostly the latter. Miss Elsie Riegle, the daughter ol Ex-Treasurer Riegle, of Adanisburg, spent a few days very pleasantly with friends ut this place last Week. Isaac A. Moyer, of New Berlin, and M D. Hiissinger, of Mt. Pleasant Mills, called Monday and joined the vast army of subscribers of the Post. Mrs. Amanda lemberling, of Selins grove, has been spending a few weeks as the guest of her daughter, Mrs. N. . Bowes, on the French flats. L. 1'f. Bunch, who recently resigned the position of traveling auditor of the West Virginia Central li. It. with headquarters at Elklns, w. Va , made us a pleasant call Tuesday. Mrs. Philip Scholl, of Shamnkin, lost her pocket book Tuesday between the Middleburg depot and K.S. Stroub's residence. The finder will be rcward- l by handing same to Mr. stroui. Charles Moyer an I wile, of MitHln burg, Sunday were the ins.ts of Lt. D. P. Itboads and wife in this place Mrs. Mover formerly lived in this place and was better known as Kate Swim-ford. John Soles and wife, ot Lcwistown, last week were the guests of Barber A. E. Soles at this place. The former is i brother and assisted tin- latter luring the rush occasioned by Teach ers' Institute. Jy P. Naugle, of Aline, and his son, Hehry, Of Price, Kansas, were callers al this office on Thanksgiving Day. I'be elder Natigle will make sale in the ipring and has placed his notice in our Mile register. The younger Natigle is infatuated with the west and will re turn again to the great corn state. Wail for Di-vclonments. Krum the Sunbury EvciiIiik Item. We notice James Crotist , one of Sny- der county's leading attorneys here on professional business, it is rumor ed that he Is a prospective candidate for Presiddcnt Judge in the 17th Judicial District. Mr. Crouse figured largely in the Bucher-McClure fight nine years ago. n be enters the light In earnest, it will make things Interesting. Wait for developments. Humors of the (.'ensue. One census question was Indicated by the remark, "Length of residence." When the reports came in, it was found that many of these queries were an swered in figures in this way : 20x40, 15x30, etc. The enumerators had gone around with a foot rule and had meas ured the length of the residences of the people they counted. r,irKU,w,n,i..iiiu mii.i .. .. send their news Monday. The organ contest closes Saturday of next week. All coupons must be sent to this office in good time. Mis. Sue C Shelly. The people of Middleburg will re member Miss Sue C. Shelly, the elocu tion teacher, who stayed at James G. ( 'rouse's residence last summer a year ago. The daily papers publish the fol lowing notice concerning her: Miss Susn Shelly, the you ng woman who has been doing various wonderful performances in her ambition to acquire fame ami experience, turns out to be the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Shelly, of York Springs. She is 21 years o d and is represented as pretty ami accomplished! Several dispatches from Indianapolis ami other points dur ing the last ten days have told how a yoUllg girl, who gave I he name of Shel ly, and said she was from Pennsyl vania, had I ii arrested fur wearing men's clothing, playing bubo and hold ing up a train near lUchuioild, I ml., on the night of November II. All dis patches Indicate that t In- police officers of the various towns were lioil-plussed by t In- young woman. bKADS BANDIT'S 1. 1 KB. Ib-r tlldolltity could not be ascertain ed and it remained lor Ex-Mayor Kby, of Harrlsburg, the agent for the S. P. t '. ( '., to u ii ravel I In- pee ii I ar si ring of circumstances ami locate the parents of the girl, He has been in communica tion with the Western authorities and by t he close of t he Week hopes lo have the girl at home. In a letter to her sister, Miss Blielly writes that at iu lime has she forgotten that she was a woman nor lost her self-respect. w I I.l, WRI VE A HOOK. It appears that this Is her second es capade of this character, her purpose being to write a book of experiences as a tramp ami a railroad hold-up. Mr. Shelly is a retired farmer and hie daughter was given a good education. She last disappeared from home in October. Mr. Kby had a call from a sister of the girl, who thanked him In behalf of her parents for his Interest in the matter. They are anxious to have their daughter return. The Freeburg Courier has this to say : The subject "I' the "liiii Tramp" sketch on our llrsl page is well known here. The writer of this remembers her as a student at the Musical College when litt le more than a child. Years elapsed, when, after taking a thorough literary course in the New York Col lege of Oratory and Music, she returned ben- ami taught elocution she had grown into early womaillinou. iter idea of life seemed centered on activity doing something or preparing for some llelinile WolK. I mil she wolllil be capable of filling the limit of the per haps overdrawn sketch, the writer ful ly believes. Her instincts seem lobe that of u I""'11 Bohemian, and writing her controlling passion, tier literary training, and her independent spirll may have prompted her to do things that weaker women would shrink from. Her uttercotitenipl for conven tional society and it emptiness causes her a little concern for its opinions Iter's lsan intense, active personality, ami she is a i.-iuv wiin.u. nne inav some day become famous as a descrip tive writer, and when she writes she will know of what she w rites by per sonal exjierlence or thorough Investiga tion. Her escapedos may cause her some unpleasant nuwirieiy, uut sue will care little If the cud in view is gained. David City, Neb.. April I. lOoO Genesee Pure Food Co, Lo Boy. N. Y.: Gentlemen: I must say in regard to GRAIN 0 that there is nothing better or healthier. We have used 1 1 m ! I il lt. tor years. .iy unit net was a great coffee Irinker. He was taken sick and the doctor said coffee was the cause of it, and told us to use GRAIN O. We got a package but did not like it at tirst, but now would not be without it. My broth er has been well ever since he start cd to use it. Yours truly, I .u i 1 1. Sociion. AUGUST l l ow I it ' It is a surprising fact." says Prof. Boutoii. "that in my travels in all parts of the world, for the Inst ten years, i nave mei more people nav ing used Green's '"August Flower" than any other remedy, for dyspe psia, ilerangeu liver and stomach, and for constipation. I find f o tourists and salesmen, or for persons tilling omce positions, where head aches and general bad feelinirs from Irregular habits exist, that Oreeu's "August r lower" ga grand remedy. It does not injure ttie system by fre ouent use, and is excellent for Hour stomachs and indigestion." Sample Kss. Ua fr-aa at tin M l 1 1 i 1 1 nr llrn ooiuiri iivv mimiuino im Store. Sold by dealers in civilized coun tries. Get Oreen's Prize Almanac Important lo Stock Hreeders. The program of the annual meeting of the Penn'a Livestock Breeder's As sociation, to be held at Harrisbiirg, Deo. 12-13, bristles with good things for breeders. Dr. c. D. Sniead, the well known authority, will discuss "Abor tion in Cattle" and "Stomach Worms III Sheep," two troubll s that have cost Pennsylvania breeders thousand of dol lars. )r. Leonard Pearson, the able n n d popular State Veterinarian of Pennsylvania, will talk about "Milk Fever," another costly disease. Prof. J. Fremont Hickman, who has helped to place thoOl i Exierlment Station III the front rank, will discuss "Calf liaising," ami "The Silo." Prof. W. H. Caldwell, a breeder of dairy cattle ami Secretary of the American Guern sey ( 'at tie Club, will discuss the "Breed ing of a Dairy Herd." Then. F. .lager, Secretary of the Waterfowl Club of Am erica, will look after tin-poultry end o t the program, w hile Hon. W. C Powell, the well-known horse breeder, w ill dis cuss horsebroeding, Swine interests will In- in the hands of competent men. A discussion, "Live Slock at Fairs," w ill interest fair managers, who are es pecially invited to take part in il. Special rail and hotel rales have been secured, l-or further information ap ply at once to Secrct iry E. S. Bayard Fast End, Pittsburgh, Pa. W sllIV F.....I . . r IS I), c . iroy, i ienosse Pun N. V : O ui I men: 1 II' so in. id. from t'ie u.-. I lllll 1 fl el llltlril n dllC I ot In i .i 1 1. II -e It. in ily ri nlize . i . K.YIN' () . rtord to in- i I peoplo al o interested I" Hi. II' lie 1 1 1 1, and the wi Hare ui t heir children i hey w ill use mi other hfvertifii. I have used tin-in all, but i 1 4 A j N I have found superior to any, for the reason that itis sulid grain, fours for health, r. JMYKSS. Mrs. Wesley MertMod, My ttiu faxtiinvilli- tirriHniiilmit. Mrs. Sophia, wile of Wesley Ner hood, died Saturday at her home in Paxtonville The cause of her death w as rheumatism, She had been linger ing about three years and it intervals fluttered with great agony. The deceased was born Sept.H, 18111, in Perry county, Pa., and was the daughter of Win. and Barbara Briggs. She had one brother ami three sisters, The brotlu r and two sisters had prt ceded her to the spirit world. 'I'lic sis ter who survives Iter, i- Mis. H. II. Attlg, of Paxtonville. The deceased was married August I, I88H, at her home about three miles north-cast of Paxtonville, to Wesley Nerhood, hy Bev. Noah Young. The union was not blessed with any chil dren! 'I'be parents of the deceased have leeii dead lor a nuiuuer oi years. Her remains were interred in the 'axtonville Cemetery and the funeral services Were lielil III the hvahu'elleal bun h. itevs. Shaiiibach ami Iranilcy ifficinted, lie became a member of the Evan gelical church al Paxtonville, in iss, iml was an ardent christian since her on version to t he Christ ian faith. She was a ipuet ami peaceful woman, al ways advocating the doctrine that truth ami app'iicss reign supreme." he won for herself the respect and ad miration of the entire coiniutlllil v and he i could I -peak iii more eulogist li ter n is by saying i hat i be om- w ho tasjust crossed the river ami is resting under the shade of the trees is being mourned for not onlv by her stirvlna husband and sister, but also by the en tire community. l'he text for her funeral sermon w as selected by herself some timo ago, and is found in Numbers, 23 chapter ami the latter pari of the Kith verse. $100 Reward, $100 Tlin rnnilnt'H of tbiu lintinr will bo pleased to learn that there is at least one dreaded disotso that science uas been able to euro in all its stages xnd that is Catarrli. Hall s 1 atari n Cure is the only positive cure now known to the medical fraternity. Catarrh being a constitutional ui s e a s e, requires a constitutional treatment, nan s atari u cure is l.il.'. in int. i'ii, ill v iLptimr iloeetlv 110- . U V ' .. .111. ......... , . - - " n - - - . - tr 1" on the blood aud mucous surfaces of the system, thereby destroying the foundation cf the disease, and giv ing the patient strength by building up the constitution and assisting nature iu doing its work, ine pro prietors have so much t tilth its in curative powers, that they offer Oue Hundred Dollars lor any case tuai it fails to cure. Send for list of tes timonials. Address, F. J. CHENEY A CO-, Toledo, 0 . Sold by druggists, 75c. Hall's Family Pills are the best.