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imh ti Win. Rnvder ami wife of
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iirnici .
I,., tn-oimti nun saw ins snmum , ami
i means, according to the adage,
more weeks of cold weather,
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uwecs inim ii ,
...I Win II. Wine. Dimdore.
inn. .." - - - i
ANTED. 1 nree grown ginsiu worn
ILIIIIK mum. ' I'll .n ...... ...
Main Shoe Co., Limited.
nit Sale, 26 acres of frond farming
.1 EVa, ...n't Innlaeo moiiifc nt Mi
'i. i ' i "
E. Arnold, 106 Kensington Sir,et,
Cleveland, I .
L f -..1 1 1.
Mrs. Braytox,
1. I ..It lt..M ,. I'..
i.i v.,tii,-,l.n w?is Snvili'r ('nimlv
The Republican Standing Com
u " , , . 4 .. i. 1 r.. . i .
I'l II ' I I St 1 I'' I 1 1 IV I I ' I ' I IMNN I I I I
III I Hill 1 im-SCS.
party of young folks Includlng'the
1 11 1 !.... , 1. ..
ride to Adamsburg Friday nighl
bannueted al Btahlnecker's hotel.
in' .'unmors n'pnn in rcccipis ami
i n es 1 1 .ii i iir i i ii 1 1 1 1 c
111' I I IS I I II I Ii Ml III ' I I I 1 , II
luged, and Misses' and children's
,miii"-, nun mis :n 1 1 in n ii iiit'i 1 1 r-
Drices. tf.
lis Brother's Keeper," by Rov.
don begins next week. Ho not
tlw opening chapters. Vou en-
. whv mil tell vour neiirhhnni nlinn!
xmlng story and lei them enjoy
to A. E. Soles for ii smooth easy
e or up-to-date hair cut and head
-i ll will, .1 HafMalitnn nUi ....
ruff removed with his tonic, a
n i'"" "
towei to c:n'U patron, farior m
building, one door east of Post-
Satisfaction guaranteed, if.
Bargain! at Garman'i
til- frflPman Ml Plnapanl
s is offering a new line of ladies
i".tl millinery goods. Men's
'J.i cents ,'iiwl Oiiaanauram nt i
piece. l -Ti-.)m
Select Your Date.
' "ii" iiiimisc in native sine
uuuug spring snouia select their
..j .... injoDiutl .inn mill n in
1 In the Post's sale register. The
Ls cm- i- .... .. ..... ! 1 .1 1 l :. :..
will lie inserted free in our sale
r If the bills are printed at this
ai DaiiuaKrove.
Alexander McLaughlin, of
' i ossisieu i i.v HOY, jollll
in i . . i ' i i i, . ...
i v mis. i . .HCI.at L' I III.
UUMMMa
O ' ' '
lluriiec's Farm Annual.
yt'ar book for 1IHI1 of W. At lee
iV l u i rt
i wvv vjiiinns. i iniiiiii'i-
"""i I'll OC.HK. 11 lu until ... II...
"I'll 1 I'll I Mill 1,1 Ii. .-..Ii ..I
K .
r ii ... ivnui in
yfi ii i in ri 'i ici 1 1 1 'i l success
growth and sale ot nil kinds of
.v iiunci seens. 1 lie OOOK
us 220 pages, each of which is
j em icn will! (leUillciI n-
- "...enuiijr lIu.ir UUHIIICHS
V..M...... II. . ... ....
"I me duaniy oi lueir
- int engraving or sucn
order that one imagines he can
te the luscious veireUbles n
- me iiHiHiratiotiH ana so
er valuable information that
In 1 1
"ot even in a general way
give the largest divisions. The
be seen to be appreciated,
for the asking.
Ir)tcresbii)6 Storv, Hi Brother's Kppper
1 yn v
SNYDER COUNTY'S CANDIDATE FOR PRESIDENT JUDGE.
The signature above is a r. -production of his hand writing and puts to (light
ths fats? statemint that hi can nM write,
TURKEY SUPPER.
Ten of Miss Jennie Charles' must in
timate friends of Port Treverton held a
supper in her honor on tf. Market St.,
in Port Treverton, Monday evening,
.Jan. l'si ),
The slipper which was served al lOiUti
consisted of many of I lie delicacies of
I e season. After supper, tin- evening
w as spent in playing numerous Inter
esting names, rendering recitations and
solos. The guests returned home al a
hit hour having pronounced it the fete
i if the seasoni
Those present were Misses Mann-
Arnold, Maud Charles, Carrie and Lot
tie Keicheubach, Messrs. Harry ami
Edwin Neltz, Win, Keidle. Eraiik
1 ouer ami .lames Neltz.
MILITARY ENTERTAINMENT
COURT HOUSE, MIDULEBI RC
Thursday ami Friday, February n ami 22,
An Interesting military entertain
ment will he given Under the auspices
of dipt. ;. w. Ryan Post, ;. a. r.
No. 804, for the benefll of the .st
charity Eund. Home of the interesting
features are :
Short Lecture, Prof. F. C. Bowersox,
on Washington.
Three Interesting Drills by the Lady
Cadets of Mlddleburg.
A Drill by the Veterans of the Civil
Wat.
A Drill by the Soldiers of ti e Spanish
War.
Drill by German Recruits by .1 Pi
Smith.
Banjo Farce by 2 Cork-colored Gentle
men of Mlddleburg.
Entertainment will be Interspersed
with Instrumental and vocal music
under the supervision of Prof. Itill-
hardt
Admission, reserved seats, cents.
General admission, 25 cents; Children
under 12 yean, 10 cents.
Doors opett! " P. M.
Performance, 7:80.
i. C. GuTKLIUS,
J. C. St'liocn,
J. N, Bo was,
Committee.
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
RVHBKHS
Fkrmer'i Felt Boot 87o
Man'H Rubber Hooto t.75
Men' Rubber Shoe 2tcup
Women'! Rubber shoe 28c up
Child' Rubbor 8hoea gOe up
LEATHER
Men' Hhooa S8c up
Boy' Shoe. aicup
Ladle' Shoei Hi up
BOONOMCIAL 8HOB BMP , Sunbury, Pa
A Famil) Journal, IVvnteil to Xewn, Science, Art, Political Economy anil Cut rem Literature.
MIDDLKIU I ft ; 1 1 SNYDKK COXJUtar PENXA. YKIWIV A
SIIA.MOKIN DAM.
J. ( K l',i Ijji r an 1 wif, of Salem,
were seen in our vicinitv SuiulaV.
S II l i nil I i nil',. ..
Snnliiirv, were visitun in our iliic!.
in. Snyder uml will- were visi
torsut liliumsnorl over Siiiuluy.
1 1 a it) ( 'oryell, a stutlciil id' Uuck-
llcll, litis luili oil the s'i'l list.
Mis. Sutliu Kenn, .i, ho hud Imm 11
visiting fri otitis ami relatives for a
few weeks til Williumsnort, return
ed llolin last week.
Mrs. Fruiik 1". slu r is mi the sick
list.
.Inim Michaels, of Sunbury, was
seen in our viciuih Stindav.
TEACHEIW' INS1ITUTE.
Sutiirduy morning session optned
at
now Ma Teachers Kncourage Euch
oth.r'.' I,v Hurry I. Fisher.
The discussion occupied the en
tire morning session ami was ably
handled.
Sutiirduy uiternoon session opened
at 1:30.
The Development ofun Idea, by S.
M. Smvser.
The Value oi Local History and
Geography, by lia M. Sanders.
Toe Kinds ofKducation and I low to
.Attain them, by Prof. Win. N'oot-
ling.
Saturday eveoiug session opened
at 7::i).
Recitation by Algie Lamberson.
instrumental Music by Harry Corv-
cll, Minnie iind Annie Fiss.
Next was the discussing of the
topic, "The Demands of the New
Century," by Prof. Win. Nm-Uing.
instrumental Music by Minnie and
Annie Fiss.
The borough Democrats, nominated
the following ticket : Judge of election,
Harry K. Specht; InsKctor, Joseph
Clelan; Justice of the Peace, A. Francis
Gilbert; School Director, W. I. Gar
man; Town Council 3 years, Aaron J.
Crosgrove; 2 years, Amos C. Rauch; 1
year, David Stahlnecker; Overseer of
the Poor, N. P. Hare; Assessor, W. C.
Snyder; Auditor, Boyd H. Stetler;
High Constable, F. M. Specht
PERTINENT PERSONALS RJi
-"A.-.h-i' 'i'- l- !
Mis Mn.ie Heaver Is visiting W. 1
Dagie'sat Heavertow 11.
Bdjman T. Cawley, of Kaulz, a
among our visitms Saturday
Miss Mabel ( irimiii, of Sunluiry, spent
Saturday and Sunday at home.
QoX. V Waller and S. S. Walter
made a business call Saturday aflei-
II (Hill.
Rev. D. K. MeLaiii is eonducting
services every 11 ight in (he Lutheran
chuixh.
Misses Man and lt. -ii- Dauhernmn,
of NfW Berlin, are (he L'uests nf I. II.
BowarSox's family.
Prank P. Pine, of l.ewisbiirg, U
have aseed potato sale al Selillsgrove.
See Sale Register.
David BicUhart and Mr. Shatl'cr, of
Pallia, Balled at Ihisollice last week to
order sale lull- I'm' I In- l-t '.
II. .1. Helser ai d -hi, Arthur, of
Shadetj were anions our callers Sutur
lay. Harry i- still a lull llledged Deiu
icral. Mn II l Viii-iiiiI in,, I Mis I .i.vl I
Levi
Auraild of K reamer hroiiuht the
it's daughter, llerlha, In town
day.
Li. Li. JHOWersoN, ot MlainoKin, ami
Ellen Weirieh, of l,e Man, Iowa, rah
led by letter, Monday al'iernonn with
iviuitlaticos. Thanks.
Phares Troup, of Pallas, and A. W.
Row, of, Salem, and W. C. llilhish, of
Kreeburg, each dropped a dollar in the
slot for the Pc sr Saturday.
Hon Samuel H, Grwig, of Lewis
burg, e;vi of the candidate for Presi
dent J idge in Cnion county, was at
the OOUDty seat Saturday.
1''. A. Portline, of Melservtlle, was
in town Monday to orrer sale bills for
his personal property. lie proposes to
movctoOtla, Newaygo County, Mich.
We wish him and his family abund
ant prosperity in their new home.
Aaron Hummel, of Kranklin town
ship, came last week ami again enroll
ed his name as a subscriber to the Post.
Mr. Hummel found thai life was rather
lonesome wit hunt tin- Post to Ive him
1 he news every eek,
c. M. Showers and Dr. .1. P. Kami
well, of Pen nse reek, Win. E. Daglcund
P. E. S ht, of Heavertow n, Dr. C. G.
Smithatid Win. E. Stahlnecker, (
Adamsburg, John S. Meiser, of Globe
MilN, and N. P. Iluiimiel.nl' K reamer,
were in town Saturtla nigh) attend
ing .Masonic Lodge,
Emanuel Yergerof Sliauiokiu Dam,
who has been in the employ of elem
ent's ferry for many years, was ai the
county seat Mondayi Heis mi a len
days' vacation visiting his relatives
throughout the county, lie renewed
the Post while here ami showed his
appreciation for a good paper.
TREXI.ER'S ST0UE
31ft Market Street, Sunhury, I'enna,
Low prices on Muslins, Ginghams,
Shirtings, Tiokings, Prints, iess
Goods, Blankets, Comforts.
"1 Dales Cnbleached Muslins, II, .1, (JJc.
3 Cases 44 Unbleached Muslin, 5c, Oc,
7c, 8c.
2 Cases Lancaster Gingham, 5c per yd.
"iIiiki Yards Men's Stripped Shirtings,
He, 10c per yd.
,'toOO Yards Dress (iinghams, oe per yd.
250 Pairs (Jrcy Blankets, 40c pair
50 Pieces Outing Flannel Shirtings, 5c
K;r yd.
75 Pieces Indigo Blue Prints, 5c yd.
12.") Comforts, 75c, S1.00, (1.25.
50 Pairs Horse Blankets, 80c, 75e, fl.00
1 Ton Carpet Chain. 10c, 18c, 22c.
10 Box Cotton Batts, 5c, 8c' 10c root.
Spool Cotton, 2c spool.
;t5 Pieces Wtsil DreHH (Joo In, 18c yd.
50 Pieces New Spring Dress Ginghams,
5c, 8c, 10c.
50 Pieces Brussels Carpet, 45c, 50c, 60c,
75c.
2.5 Pieces Velvet Brussels Carpet, 75, Dtk
50 Pieces Roy Carjiet, 25c, 86c, 40c, 50c.
50 Pieces China Matting, Oc, 10c, 12c up
40 Pieces Floor Oil Cloth, 25c, 85c, 50c.
100 Pieces Table Oil Cloth, 16c, 18c, 20c
Arbuckle and Lion Coffee, 12c.
Granulated Sugar, 5Jc,
Pure Sugar Syrup, 8c, 10c.
Ladies' Suits, $2.75, $3.50, $5.00 up.
Ladies' Furs, price.
Ladles' Coats marked down .
Watch this bulletin for low prices.
Trexler's Store,
l-SMt' Sunbury, Pa.
will te6in
V T UK);
LETTER FROM JOHN R. KREECER. Joint Institute Prnnrnmnie.
Rosw.ll, N. M., Jan.2l, 1001. Th" ''istltuteof Mi.ldlecreek,
;. W. W uiK.NSKi.i.Elt, VVashlnglou districts ill he
Miiiin.Kiirito P. belli ul Ereeburg Kriduji evening, Eeb.
Fkikndoho. : ' Saturday furei 1, I 1.. loth,
Your h i ter of Jan. 20tll re- KVKXIXO
l eived. I have been out of town the "'"""N Orchestra,
lasttwowwks takinu in the El Paso Organisation.
Tex. Carnival, and just returned, The Lk'Votloual Exercises, Rev. 1:. Mil
Carnival, while considered II ureal at ''''
. . . . .... . ... A .1.1. r 1 1
lair I.v these .-. , -1 1 III 1 11 -1 1 1 1 1 1 - . 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
- . i
amount to much to inc. Nevertheless
I eiij ivisi my i rip ti
he Creat hit.
stale, and saw many new and strnniri
thinu's, for instance, Hie Rio (iiiiud
river without a droii of water, a bull
light when tiny kill horses ,H -Miuiess, ! 1 1 lower a-a haetorin Eil-
as though they were so many rats, and ncation, Prof. E. C.llnwersox,
a iMping contest w her wlstys lasso Music, lustiluie,
Texas stw-rs in 40 seconds, No wild Aildrusa, Prof. G. w. Wallsiru,
West show as Mm see thriHIgll tile east, I SA 1 1 KDA EORI ,,.
hnl tin- real thing. When I gel hack Should Geology H uillghl in our Pub-
cast, If ever I do, I will kIiow mmi some Ik'Hcl Is'.' . W. Sniilh.
pictures of the Ugh I and will try and Why should the Child lie bettered
explain more nbotil it. ucated than its parent '.' . i ', Ittow n,
The climate in 1 1 1 i- section of the "ow '',n 'be (iovcruuienl of the
stales is line, ami I am ciTtnlnl v enlov-1 Schools In- improved V 1 1. I ;,,.i.
lug it, but do not think for a uionieut
all things are a- nice ami pleasant here
as ihe climate, Wi stern life and p, , -
pic arc more or I,
r less rough, and no
il nib! if l remain in ihe wesl long
euuiuli, I will In co ue like them
We have diil'.-ii nt kinds of nle
icre, -Mexicans, Indians, Cowboys
and Allicrlcalis. The plniH is well -im
plied w Ith saloons ami gambliuM dens,
all of w hich are w nle open SlllldllV as
well as any other day, Sunday and Sat
urday being bin '!" -
I n give you an idea of how plcasanl
the weal her is, I can s,-,- Uiya anil men
iu their shirt sleeves siuiue; around
same as we do in Jane hack east. The
air Is dry and pure. The other side ol
the pii luie is not so ,ine The soil Is
very dry and consequently the country
Is a most barren desert and presents a
forlorn appearance Indeed, The only
way of producing vegetation Is by Iriga
tion. We have artesian will- here,
which -iipplv plenty of witter. Every
thing is high in price, and an Eastern
er seems to be the part who pays tlx
high prices, 1 am not an exception.
M rtsim and hoard hill runs $45 per
nth. washing, etc., extra. I have a
good hotel, however, now, hill was not
so fortunate when I llrsl landed,
Well, l ienrge, I mils) cut nil' and go
In feed. With in si wisheMtiud regards
in tin-Mr-. W., I renin in your friend.
.1. P. KlIEEtll it,
i
Annmiiici'iiicnls.
Revival meetings al Daniel's church
are still continuing. A special sermon
on "Feel Washing" will In- delivered
iu lie- Daniel's church on Sunday
ruing, Eeb. 10, a! lOo'eloek by the
pastor, A hearty Invitation.
.1. I.. Bin i it, Pastor.
M PRISE IV STORE.
An Idea Which Is Ccrtnin i" Sel Ever) bod)
Talking.
The most unique idea in journalism
ever conceived will he introduced iu
Hie great "Philadelphia Sunday Press"
for February 10, I he plan is so inter-
esting and ihe result so remarkable
thai this edition will doubtless In- tin
most notable of the new century. Ex.
Iictly what Ihe plan is has not yet I n
announced, hut thai it w ill he a novel
ty is certain and there will he a great
demand foi ii. So in order thai you
may he sure to gel it you should order
to-lliorrow's "Sunday Pu ss" of your
newsdealer to-day.
COURT HOUSE CHIPS.
Deedi Entered fr Record.
Geo. C, Wagensellerand wife to Dr.
Perclval Herman, 3 acres in Penn twp.
for1050.
C II. M. Rauch and wife to Kate
Stuck, Pi acres in Perry twp., for $225.
S. W. Shrader and wife to R. W.
Shrawder, undivided interest in 100
acres of the real estate of Solomon
Shrawder, deceased, for $50.
Marriage UcenntH.
f Arthur W. Brown, Shamokln Dam,
'( Daisy M. Wet.el, Snnbtiry.
I Edward Mitterllng, Ereeburg,
Mary A. Hoover, Port Treverton,
( Adam W. Musselman, Selmsgrove,
I Annie H. Covert, "
(John Eeehrer, Sellnsgrove,
(Kate E. Ulrich,
(Elmer W. Naugle, Kant.,
(Ida G. Stohl, Venlilla.
(Cbas. P. MacGaughlin, Chicago,
(Annie rumps,
Sellnsgrove.
February 14
Kates: One Dollai Per Annum, in Advance
NUMBER ti
"' "Vieome. .1. - I'.lsell OWe-.
.,
,wl soi
W m A. Erdlev
ii
Mary llilhish.
Prof, (;, ... E. Eisher.
M. In -Ira.
Prank Bolhr.
Vddn
'M''
,m"'
Would it he a lii-n. 'ii In He- commun
ity in Increase Ihe teacher's wages?
M. P, Herman,
s vrruD. n i 1 1; 1 1. 1
" lmt M ""' ' n'per Education for i he
rs' Children V (.. V. Klmller.
n ... , ii
""" ,m" "'' unpi.ne ,,, u,,- 1 , i ,1 j. -
I low shall we m 1 1
Schools
Pleasures of T, a, him
I ' M. Conn,
i. E. ENen-
how er.
How to U,-. p the little- ,,,-, employed '.'
Mary Weaver.
CA'I IIEItlNE iloi-K,
Mh II mi. llANKY,
C. A. GkaiuIAUT,
'ommittoe,
Vngfjuamt,
Teachers' district Institute compris
ing the districts ,,f Eranklln, Centre,
and Mlddleburg borough will he held
in ihe borough of Mlddlchurjj Erlday
Dvonlng, Eeb. I), ami Saturdav, Ei b. 10
11)01.
IUIIHN KVE.NI.Nll,
Address of welcome, A. R, Gilbert.
"'"I c, Win, E. Howell.
Becital Loiilaa .. Walter.
Address, Prof. E, r. Rowersox.
Recitation, Lottie Iroiise.
Would ii I.,- a hem tit loth nimiinllv
in Increase i In- teachei s w agi -'.' I :.
E. Shambiich
Recitation, Eva Rolhrock.
Should (ieology lie taught iu the I'uh-
Hc Scl Is .' Jerome Erdley.
HATl'KIl w .
Religion in ihe hchool II Kathn n
Miller.
Literature iu tin- Public Selusds, I., c.
Bachman.
Nature Siuilies, Charles lleimhiich.
How to teach Phonetics, -;,. t liarles.
Drawing in the Public School-, W in.
R. Zimmerman,
I he necessity of teaching ieiieral llis-
tory, A. R. ( lilbcrt.
.- -
PAXTON II. 1. 1.
I lavitl II tinier is on ihe sick list.
lOniery Knn-t spenl a few days
in Sunbury last tvvi l .
Several slcigliiug parties tronsist
ing oi some ol ihe young folks ul'
town visited some of our neie-h bor
ing towns last week.
I rvin iraybill is spcudiiiir a few
days with his fumilv. He came home
from Harrisburg, NVctliicstluy.
Miss Mollie liolen ler ami Miss
Aunie Hackcnbcig of Middleburg,
were visitors in town Thursday
evening.
Miss Effie Sliemory h it forSlm
mokin w here she intends to spend
some time with her sister.
('has. Wesley Zimmerman, whose
name was mentioned iu the Post
last week, died iu the memorial
Hospital, at Johnstown from the
effects of his burns received ill the
tire. His remains were sent home
Tuesday evening, and wen; interred
in the Hassi tiger's cemetery Thurs
day. Rev. K. 10. Sieger officiated, he
hud selected lor his text. Acts 'J 1: 14.
The deceased was Isim March 9,
1SS2, died .Ian. 28, 1901. The par
ents have the sympathy of the en
tire community.
Jell, the New Desert.
pleases all the family. Four Flavors
Lemon, orange.rasDberry and straw
berry At your grocer's. 10 cents.
i Try it to-day.