noteWcabsj Envelope M We have a Job lot of note heads on hand. They must go quick. The price will do it. Samples and prices for the ask ing. We furnish them printed for less than you can buy them without printing. We botiohfl a larcp r n- f1 J slgnment of J Having b "J we secured a rock fc torn t I figure. Send for samples J and hot weather bargains. 0--- W. WtataatlUr, Mlur aet Preprieur. A Kamily Jgurnul, Dtvoted to News, Scltoc. Art, Political Imnmt ant Cnrrtut Llteratsre. Bates: Oac Dollar Per Annum, ia Advance VOL. XXXVIII MIDDLEBURGH SNYDER COUNTY PENNA. OCT. 3 1901 NUMBER 39 Court next week. Zinc and grinding double the wear. Trespass notice for Hale at this of fice. Envy ia the lowest known form of praise. A woman seldom forgives until after she forgets. The virtues a woman boasts of she seldom possesses. The man who Invented work ought tn linvp riiiiliel It. The beauty of some photographs lies . . i ... i . II Tile lllliUi' rt 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 A. K. 01ft formerly of this place has M. w t I - BO. Absnlom Roush of Mt. Pleasant Mills the new clerk at the Washington Blank receipt liooks for sale at this Wantkd Potatoes and apples want- .i i... ii i i 1 1 Kramer, Ph. tf. Waxtkd. Ten bushels potatoes, New Mi'Mnerv mods bv Frldav or Rev. Frederick Bower is reported 1 1 nik it i. i i i inn in ii iit iiiii'i ttn war in .U7i 1 1 iiii iff i Prof. F. 0. Bowersox and Win. M. i) in Hnwpi untfi I . t lwi..l.l.i N K 111 IfuMII 1- II 1 1 ( I I 111 .11- i' i l. i t i i - rf . . 1 -A - 1 , . 1 s r - - p ... ft' very pleasant surprise party was n to Geo. E. Sjieeht Saturday mug. it was the anniversary of his n. vrv n wumir run., oi,.i.it 1 sermon Sunday evening and left inlay to attend the annual Eastern i- iiiiiereiii-i. u it., i ..,i,i. es at Reading, Pa. Mir A a in ii i .i .1 1 , ir ,1... .J i ii....... ' O ..... , ... . ..... .... .. . . v liner, is in Philadelphia this week ing a fresh supply of the latest linery goods. Will arrive about lav or Siitnrili.v C.ill us !,...., OTICE Those who have not paid r i.i i r. .I . ii.... .., it i.n . i.. I . . ...i-.j ... lllL ,,.,, null Wl ii Howell are requested to call at KM'-. s llt'n in Imi . . i ..i I'l.i.iii t ... st has been left with Mr. Bunkle. juu uepartmeiu notes tlie receipt nuci iroin jriiiwniiii i"a. wiin accompanying the order. Out tatlon for ueut Job work travels all the .State. v R. V. 'iii.i .. in . o... "iiwu in n,,ii inn jiui- lioine service at the Arbogasl i . ... .. ... i at 2 o'clock instead 'if two weeks And at Rich Held M. 8 at 10 A. tellntgrove Water works was at Sheriffs Sale Saturday for HI. It ... .1. .1 ul - .. an RLllli-K 'loll II 111 V.IIIIS Irich. It is reported that a new 1. l .. ...Ill I j , .. -1 11a tit mi oe o 'l' I u,1 in iiiii'i.'i i' at Blood and Liver medicine in .. m ,1,ll.n i ill l.firw M I 'I ' .I. !.... , , x ltwuivillll s l n 11 1 1 1 ll ll l. "'dollar. Mold on guarantee; no " pay, Sold by I). (J. Buck. t. ".'l,l,ll,.l.,,-.,l. Da l charge for our services we as lor you anything you may i from wearing apparel to house U'"B giHKls. Send fi r circular. bcovolrv BhoppiSg Agency, 1338 & 4o I lace St. Phila., Pa. I Oil A W i.. i.i i --- .j. lou-vo in ui new snav- rl U.l- ..... .i lumiig punor lor your 'll'llli...! ...ill. - A . , . . -" iiu a reiresiiing snuni da clean towel to each patron north side if ri.rL-u untinr.i mi. Central Hotel. Satisfaction guar- ii. ,5' C. Aurand Is spending this 10 PhiladelDhia and New York A BUDIHV nf til., lulout malnrinL Pplying the most stvlish hats. ULllllla CI . , ---..a rlt; ioi. nccoiiiniin iwi "n uieiser oi uiorje Mills, democratic Conference failed to lQe Conference nmmal bimi. mm uwd mat mere was no Win imIm.i . i. i t. " r" Union OoiTKTV, (Pa.) Fakms kor Sai.k. 15 farms, 7 to 11" acres, near market, aohoolt und churches. 2 Gen eral Stores excellent opportunities. 6 town properties. Send for list describ ing same. C H. Ranch, Real Estate Agent, Box 2, West Milton, Pa. S-L'S-tit Look at the date on tin1 tab after your name on this paper. If you are in arrears, you can help us keep our press from screeching. We need a little oil to grease our macnlnery. Perhaps you or your neighbors are coining to court next week. Bring or send. The leaqui-Centennlal of Carlisle and Cumberland County will take place Oct. 28 and 24th 1901. Arrangements are being made for an elaborate dem onstration in honor of the event. In 1760, when Cumberland County was organized, what is now Snyder Co., was included in Cumberland County. I would rent house und farm with garden to a good man with small fam ily and furnish bay and straw for one hone and cow for one year from next 1st of April, in exchange for work on farm near Buflklo Roadl mail. N. B. MBTXBX, Buffalo Roads, 10-8-2t. Union Co., Pa. Editor Brown talks pucmactouslv of a Bloomsburg MoKlnley defamer. lie savs : "We have received a communi cation from one of our subscribers that relates circumstances that have 00" CUrred in our town and remarks made about the assassination of President MoKlnley that we can scarcely credit If it be true ihat one old miserable fool on Beyenth street made the remark that "the d s of a b ought to have been shot," be should have been tarred ami feathered and be ridden on a rail. If this remark hud been made in our presnee, something would have dropped. But then, this old cur knows no better. Probably he should be pitied for his ignorance. But however this may be, if it Is? true what is said of him, lie is unlit to mingle in decent society and should lie shunned as a rattlesnake. If he lived in New Mexico, the poor old wretch would be fore this be dangling from a lamp post or the limb of a tree But such dispo sition of him would not lie endorsed in this community, only a good dose of tar and leathers and a rail." SOLDI EH IX TUOL'BLE. Member f Twelfth Ucuiment ai Willlame port Ordered to be Discharged, Harrv II. Lilley, a private in Com pany i. Twelfth regiment, of Williams port, is alleged to have said, while on duly at the station on the day President McKinley's remains passed through Ihat city, Ihat he " would not take oil his hat to any man." The remarks attributed to him were reported to his captlan and. he was ordered to turn in all State pioperty and be discharged. Private Lilley declares that the r mark of disrespect attributed to him is without the Bllghtestf foundation. He claims thai he never used such words or any others of a similar nature while (he train was in the city. He said that be had the greatest respect for the memoiy of President McKlnley. The story, he says, has hurl him very much, lie wanted to go with the company to Athletic park on Tuesday night, bul he was refused this privil ege; socially it has injured him, and his -ueel heart, he says, will not permit his presence at her I ome until be has clean d himself, and Friday the man by whom he is employed told him to la oil' and make an cllort to straighten mil the trouble. hi . 4.jii Students at State. Slate College opened last week with four hundred and thirty students. The Freshmen class consists of one hundred ami eighty ami the Sub-Freslimun number thirty-live. This is the largest enrollment of students in the history of the college. A Blair Couat) College, An effort is being made by the pub lic spirited citizens to purchase the buildings and grounds of the old Juniata College, aj Martiusburg. If the movement succeeds a college of several complete courses will be found ed. . Announcement. Re-opening of the Zion Evangelical church Oct, 12 and 13. Preaching Sat urday at 7.30 p. m., Sunday at 10 a. m. and 7 p. m. Dr. Gobble of C. P. C. will preach at this time. Zinc and grinding double the wear. W. I. Carman spent Monday at Freemont. Ralph Clelau and Mrs. A. E. Soles are on the sick list. (leo. S. Snyeer of Millersburg spent a few days in this place. H. H. Bower, Esq., was in Philadcl phlna one day last week. Curbon Bee bold and wife attended the Allentown fair lust week, M. L. Shannon returned trom Phila. where he bud gone for treatment. John A. Snyder, who has been em ployed at Llbonia, is in this place. Editor Lesher of the metropolis was at the county scat Saturday afternoon. J. F. Reltl is comicllcd to use crutches owing to an injury to bis foot. Miss Bertha Crouse, who bad been visiting in Philadelphia, returned home. Constable Henry Riegle spent Tues day night at Mooresburg on official business. Mrs. ll. ll. I la-singer of Elizabeth ville is visiting her parents, J, P. Smith and wife. Editor I. L. Herman and family of New Berlin were guests of Win, II. Beaver Sunday. Reno Walter a id fam'ly spent Sun day with Mrs. Walter's parents near Strouttown. The Stetler families of this place at tended the funeral of J. F. Walter at K reamer Saturday. Abraham Meiisch and daughter of Cowan visited friends in this place lust Thursday und Friday. Mrs. Julia IX'inlnger is atteiidiut; Lutheran Synod at Mifilinourg and visiting friends at Laurelton. Win. F. Feese left Monday morning for Beavertown where he has accepted u position in the shirt factory. Dr. J. w. Orwig and wife spent Saturday und Sunday with H. H. Hurler and family at Bunbury. Banks Voder, and sister, Mrs. Hot tensteln, attended the funeral of .1. P. Walter at Krcanier Saturday. Mrs. John W. Rtinkle, who bud been visiting relatives at Bhamokin and Bunbury, has returned home. 1''. S. Etlegel, W. I. Carman ami family and Charles Ranch of this place attended the Lewisburg fair. Rev. I. . MoserofPort Royal made u pleasant call at this office on bis return from Kiiffilnburg last Friday. J. N. Brosiusand A. P. Gilbert Esq., attended the Commissioners' Conven tion at Bellefonte last week. They report u pleasant time. Mrs. Stover of Berien Springs, Michi gan is visiting her sister, Mrs. John W. Bunkle. It bus been 28 years since Mrs. Stoyer went west. Mix. Russell, the representative of the Pennsylvania Society for the care of Children was in this place, several days of the past week. Clem. Spangler, who had been em ployed ill New York, spent one day lust week with his uncle, , H. Bower sox, and left Saturday for Harrisburg where lie has secured employment. Mrs. J. M. Rearick und Mrs. S. V. Smith, wife of the Editor of the Centre Reporter, of ( lentre Hall, while in town attending the Missionary convention last week, made a call at this ollice, Rev. Win. H. Buyer Sunday preach ed his farewell sermon. It was u very creditable production. The parson is at lending Conference this week and is likely to be changed from this place us he has lieen here for three years. Dur the stay here, Rev. Dover and his wife have won many friends who are loth to see them leave. J.J. Hunt, Deputy Supreme council or. Loyal additional Benefit Assocm tion, of Lewistown, is in town this week to interest some of our people in organizing a local council. He conies well recommended and will cheerfully explain the benefits of his Assocation. Mr. Hunt is well known in Lewistown as Seedsman and Florist and his rep resentations are perfectly reliable. Zinc and grinding double the wear. Married At the residence of Abraham Splegelmeyer near Vlcksburg, Pa., by the Rev. Sidney Kohler, Mr. Elmer L. Benner and Miss Naomi V. Splegel meyer both of Vicksburg. S. 1, K. L.C. E. and W. M. S. CONVENTION. The Snyder County Sunday School. Keystone League of Christuin Kndea vor and Woman's Missionary Society Convention of the United Evangelical Church Mnvened in 7th annul session in the Pine Grove Evangelloal church of hospitable Puxtouville, Pa., Sept. 25, , up. The tlrst session wns held Wednesday evening. Prof. F. C, Bowersox, Presi dent, culled the convention to order. After an inspiring anthem entitled 'Trust ye in the Lord" by the church choir, Rev, J. Sbunibneh, past ir of the place read part of the 84th Psalm und ottered earnest prayer. A most plea sing and cordial address of welcome was delivered by Miss Lottie Gift, ill which the delegates were made to feel ut home und thrice welcome, to which Allen s. Sechrist of Dundore responded in a happy manner. The keynote of intense interest wus deftly struck in the lirst session. Rev. A. E. Cobble, 1). 1)., President f c. P. C. New Berlin, I'a., occupied the period of the evening addressing the conven tion on the subject, " What Constitutes a Christian Education," ami in his ready manner clearly set forth the con stituent elements of such an education. The church quartette sang "Some day I'll reap what I have sown" with telling effect The President's address ojieiied the way for an open-hearted and profitable convention, , Thursday morning dawned clear and fresh and at the appointed hour the second session opened with the Usual devotional services conducted by Robert Keese, of Beavertown. The "ever ready" Rev. Jacob Lawvcr de liveredu very searching and practicable address on the topic, "Ourehildren; the obligation of the church toward them, und how can we employ them to the best advantage?" An animated discus sion followed. Mrs. Rev. J. Bhambaoh, an enthusia stic advocate of missions read an excel, lent and beautifully prepared paper on the timely subject, " Why should the church support the W. M. SV" The convention sung heartily, " I'm the child of u King." The Rev. C. H. Coodling, of Lewistown, gave an in spiring and touching address on "Our duty to the associate members of the K. L. C. K." Appropriate remarks followed by a number of delegates. Mrs. Wm. Gorden of Kreainer, then treated the convention with a short, earnest, und spicy paper The Mis sion of the K. I ,. '. E. At this juncture the Chairman an nounced the following committees; Nominations Itev. A. D.Gaamly, W" ll. Hartman, Joseph Lepley, Allen s. Sechrist, and Robert feese. Resolutions Bev. J. Shambnch, Mrs. Dr. Bampsel, Mrs. Jere Bowen, Mrs. John Hughes, and Miss Mollie Whit- mor. The 3d session opened very auspic, lOUSly with devotional services con ducted by W. II. Hartman of Centre ville. Following this with unabated interest came the enthusiastic Itev. C. 11. Coodling fully prepared i" handle the topic assigned hint. In his characteristic earned manner be pre sented "Progresslveness of S. S, Ideals" and provoked a lively discussion especially, among the older members of the convention. The Misses Lottie ami Maud Cil't of Ibis place sang a beautiful duet with phasing effect. The Rev. J. Sham bach, if Middlchiirg read a clean, clear cut, and well-prepared paper on the subject, "Our Wateh words," "Duty," "Loyattjrj" "Fellowship," which was rich in t In in:.-1 1 1 and delivered willi good effect. A pleasing feature of the convention was a solo, entitled "Where is my wondering boy to-night " sung by Miss Ethel l lamer, accompanied on the violin by Master Harry Earner. With rapt attention did the entire audience listen to the chairman, Prof. F. C. Bowersox, whooooupted the next period on the programme and in artistic touches, grandly pictured to all hidden beauties us he eloquently dis coursed on the "Benefits derived from S. S. Picnics." The subject mutter wus presented in such well-chosen words that Convinced all of the fact, that the speaker has good command of the English language. The 4th and closing session, greeted with a large und packed audience, ojiened with a fine voluntary on the organ and an uplifting anthem by the choir. Rev. J. Lawyer conducted a lively and ringing song service and led the devotional exercises of the evening. The heart of the convention was strangely touched when the Male Quartette sang pathetically," In that Beautiful Land." Rev. A. D. Greatly, of Beavertown read a paper on the subject, "Why should the United Kvangellcal Church send missionaries to the Foreign Field." Joseph Lepley, of Krat.erville presented and nicely opened the topic, "Howcan we reach those outside of the S. S." Muny good suggestions were thrown out by the speaker. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: 1'res. Allen S. Sechrist, of Dundore; V-Pres. Joseph Lepley, of Krat.erville; Secy. Nelson Freed, of Beuvcttown; Treus. Wm. H. Hartman, of Centrevllle. Out of the muny places that extended hearty invitations for the next convention, Rratse'rvllle was selected by a majority of voles. The interest continued to rise and the assembled delegation continued to partake of (be good things until the closing consecration service was reach ed, The venerable Rev. J. Luwver j hud charge of the service und in a 'tactful manner lead in the van. The kind friends and pastor Bhambaoh spread no pains in making our stay pleasant und profitable among them. Ibov sweet was the fellowship! How uplifting the singing! A. D. G. Zinc und grinding double the wear. ALCAZAR SOUVENIR. The Pan-American Exposition build lugs and grounds are illuminated by over three hundred thousand electric lamps. Nev er before has such a magnif icent spectacle been seen, ami Niagara Palls power has made this one possible. Many attempts have been made to photograph this superb electric dis play. The ALCAZAR VIEW, isi.e4 xhj, is the result of much labor and expanse, and excels anything heretofore produc ed. Every person should possi-ss this wonderful night picture of the greatest electrical display ever attempted, We have the consent of the Alcazar Hotel Co., Buffalo, N. Y., to announce that any of our readers who will send them their address with two cents post age, will receive this Souvenir free. i Children's Home Sockt uf Penasylvaaia. A local advisory board in connection with the work of this society, was or ganised on Monday evening last in the United Brethren Church of Middle burg at the Close of a lecture delivered by Mrs. B. L. Russell, District Supt. fur Central Pennsylvania. Mrs. Bus sell bad already spoken in the several Sunday Schools and services on Sun day. Following is the list of officers ami members of local organization : President, Prof. F. C. Bowersox; Vice Presidents, Revs. S s. Kohler and J. Shambach; Secretary, J. II. Willis; Treasurer, C. W. Ilassinger; Legal ad visor, M. I. Potter, Esq.; Medical ex aminer, A.J. Hermann, M. I. Exec utive Committee, Mrs. Paul Bilhardt, Mrs. J. Shambach, Mrs. Jacob Gilbert, Mrs. II. S. Mert, Mrs. John Slein illger, Mrs. Kale Bowersox, Mis. Thos. Smith, Frank Wen rich, P. V. Specut. The dutiesof the local board arc, to report eases of destitute children or abused or ill treated little ones within their jurisdiction; to report good homes wishing to apply for a child and t" , keep a watch, care with discretion, over children placed In the town or 1 community, The work of this Society is for the belter protection of homeless frl I less children, it has now In me ja national movement, was lirst organ ized in Illinois in 1886 and is now fully organized in 26 states and has already round good homes in well-to-do Chris tian families for over 18,000 little ones. The headquarters in Penna. are at Pittsburg, 70s Hamilton Building where the State Superintendent, Rev. W. H.Thompson, has his office. The Temporary Receiving Home is at Shadyside near Pittsburg, and there lire ut present in the Home for place ment 1! children of all ages from 3 months to 14 years. Mrs. RusselPa address is 214 West Market St., York., Pat, and persona wishing to report cases or to apply for children can see or write to the President or Sec. of lo cal board, or write to her personally ut York. Hotel For Sale. The Centreville House, one of the oldest and best established places in Snyder County will be sold for cash or on easy terms. Recently remodelled, painted and paiered. Reason for sell ing, lack of health and old age. Pktkk Hautmax, 10-.'J-2t. Peiinscreck, Pa. Zinc and grinding double the wear. W. II. K. II. SOCIETY CONVENTION. The concluding day of the Mission ary Society Convention was replete with Interesting discussions. Wednes day opened bright and fair and at !' A. M. Mrs. M. E Smith ,,f ImvII1 led devotional exercises, After the trans action of some other matters, the fol lowing subject was taken up: Yj God remove all barriers in the way ol our work If we -imply trust Mini and press on in the path wherein He bus led us? It was freely ami voluntarily discussed. Mrs. W. M. Rearick of West Milton n ad an exhaustive paper on the subject, "Our ( radle Roil and its Benefits." "Bring you all the tithes into the -n , oped by .Mrs. RoV. B. W. Mottern of Balona, Pa. The children's hour at :t P. M. was a most delightful feature. riieyguvea very pleasant entertain ment. They were addressed by Mrs. J. 11. I arms of Newport. The evening services chiefly com prised the address of Rev. I.e. Moser of Port Royal, who spoke on the "ite- sl slhlllty of woman toward the spread of the Gospel." The parson is a forcible speaker, a clear and logical reasoner and delivered a masterly dis course. The closing exercises ami parting scenes were effective, sincere and long to be remembered. Baud Reunion. The 2d Reunion of the Kant Cornet Band was held in Calvin Porry's grove Saturday Sept. L'sth. This picnic was held for the members of the bnnd and their partners which are as follows: W. A Erdley and wile, P, I'. Holtz apple ami wiie, it. . Torry and wife, C. A. Sbcinoiy and wife,'!'. E, Holtz apple and wile, t. p. Ulrlch, olive Btahl, c. a. Fisher, Katie Stahl, A. R. Hoover, Lizzie Swart., C. C. Holtzap pie, Florence Fisher, John F. Erdley, Muggie Romig, 0. 0. Bhambaoh, Miss Annie Fish,,, Lester Kline, David Fisher, Adam Fisher, Maud Fisher, E. F. Hosterman, Edna Hendricks, Florence Kline, c. c, Glase, W. II. Shambach, and George Allen Plsher. All kinds ol refreshments were served free. The amusements of the day were music, ring-tag, quoil pitching, u delightful dinner after which a most highly appreciated address was deliver ed by c. o. Shamhuch concerning the benefit ofa hand in the community. The merry picn leers wore photograph ed in several difiereul ways. Pennsylvania Railroad's Special Excur sion to Pan-American Exposition. The Pennsylvania Railroad Com pany will run speeial excursion to Buffalo on a unl of the Pan-American Exposition, from Philadelphia ami adjoining territory, on KeptemlKjr 20, October 2. s, 17, 2rt, and 211. Round trip tickets, good going on speeial t rain leaving Philadelphia at s.n . . Harrisburg II., II A. M., Sun bury 1.011 I'. M., Villinms)orl 2.30 I'. M.. Nock HaVCll 3.0(1 I'. M., and on loeal trains connecting therewith, and good to return on regular train- within woven days, including day of excursion, will be sold ai rati of $0,80 from Trenton, $0.00 from Reading, $0.00 from Phila delphia, $0.00 from Lancaster, 8.40 from Harrisburg, $7.2ri from Altoona (via Tyrone . -in. on from Winchester, and proportionate rates from other points. These tickets will no! begnod in Pullman parlor or sleeping ear- in cither dil lion, Stop of 80 minutes will be made at Vllliamsiort for lunch eon. For spe, i ti. time ami rates, eon .till local ticket agents. K-20-61 - United Mates Pension itency. IMTTSIU'HO, I'A., SKIT. 7, 1901. NOTICE TO I "I RTIM I.AS8 POSTMASTERS- By Aei of Congress, approved August S3, 1804, Fourth-class Postmas ters urc authorized lo administer oaths to pensioners and their witnesses, in the execul ion of pension vouchers. Vouchers ex cuted before Fourth class Postmasters will not he a pled, unless the I'OSTM AltKlNU stamp is affixed; Ibis stamp is the one used to show the date a letter is tiled in the Postofllee for transmission, or on which it is received for delivery. Stamps used in the transaction of other post ofllee business WILL not no. Postmasters should add after thief names, when signed to the voucher, the words " Forth Class Postmaster," as required by Section No. S88 of the C. S. Post oilice Official Clllde. Very respect fully, J. W. Nksiht, V. I, TENSION AUKNT