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Ma have a iob lot of not
Leads on' hand. Thy must go
We bought a large con
luiclc The price win do H.
Having J Co.Cotny J
I we secure a rock bottom J;
figure. Send for samples
and prices. J
amples and prices lor we asa-
ng. we lurnisu uicm pi
or less than you can buy them
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pOLTxXXIX . MIDDLEBTTRGH SNYDER OOTOTY PEKKA. JAK. 23 1902 NUMBER 4
lutein LOCAL LAC0NIC3
IT. T. andT. company and the
Telephone company havedeclnred
tin Jersey Shore. It's a hot time
jy are having.
Vhy not read The Black Cat? The
tuary number la run or ine cnoiceai
tstorlea. There are none tetter;
e cleaner; none superior hi any way.
lie following were re-elected Dlrec
nf th First National Bank of Mid-
Li rg Tuesday : Q. Alfred Schoch,
W. V llUJlimyer, A. .rrr(ci, an.
lncr, W. C. Ppmeroy, James o
tmpson, J . . . i noMij)Hoii. i ue oiu
ers were also re-elected.
'all on A. E. Boles In his new shav
and hair cutting parlor for your
id cleaned with a refreshing sham-
and a clean towel to each patron
ithe north side of Market square op-
Jite Central Hotel. Satisfaction f"ar
leed. ' tf.
ecBsIonally letters are received at
Adjutant General's Department for
limits General Russel, Latta, Mo
Mian, Greenland and Hastings. They
from old soldiers who have trans-
M business at one time or another
he department and do not know of
changes.
he opening song, "I'll Be lour
Jen," by Klchard Henry Buck and
IT. Lewis, of the January number of
J. W. Pepper Piano Music Maga-
e, is a most delightful and pntlietlc
Kwitlon of ono phase of the "Golden
le." In M)th music and wordn It is
above the usual run of the day,
Is number also contains 22 pages of
niof t entertaining musical lltera-
ft' and half-tones, which with its 21
Viplete pieces for the piano 10 songs,
nnstruuiental gives those whopur-
kse i Several times the wroth of
Ir money. 23 oenta. For tale hy
newsdealers.
Value of Newspapers.
Small is the sum that is required to
tronize a home new spaper, and most
bply remunerated is the patron. It
fitters not how humble and unpre-
pding the paper may be which he
ids, it is next to impossible to fill any
kvspuper fora year, without putting
lo It something that is worth the sub-
option price. A newspaper is a his-
Jy of current events, as well asacurl-
and interesting miscellany which
ng persons, especially, will pursue
U delight when they will read
filing else.
COURT HOUSE CHIPS.
Deeds Entered for Record.
Emanuel Kern to G. P. Gehiinir.
ucies in Franklin township, for
etc.
lame to same, 338 acres in W. Beaver
I)., for 10, etc.
' C. Seebold, Treasurer, to Countv
bininiissioners, 3H8 arces in Beaver
nsuip, for $18.32.
Commissioners to Emanuel Kern,
acres in Franklin township, forflt).
feme to same, 338 acres In West Bea-
ior HO.
Louisa J. Swartz, et. al, to Anion
Plly, CO acres in Chapman twp., for
tmuel Rambaugh and wife to V,
no tsarali Keeler, 2 acres In Kreani
ifor $100.
I'm. H.
fcfDauit
HO0.
Boyer. administrator C.T.
Daniel Brouse. to John M. Kin.
!, 8 acres in Penn twp., for?1530.
Marriage License,
hristian L. Smith, Sunbury
azie C. Bingamau, Keliusgrove
Letters Granted,
letters of administration In the es-
of Frelerick Relchley, lute of
nroe township, pa., dee'd, were
nted to L. C. and Charles Relchley.
tetters of administration ic the s
of Margaret B. Moyer, late of Se
'groye. Pa., deceased, were granted
II. fc. House worth.
letters of administration in the es
e of Jerome Aigler, late of Beaver
rnship, deceased, were granted to
i widow, Lucy A. Aigler.
TO Cl'HE A COLD IX OS E DAT.
ie Laxative Bromo-QuinineTableta.
uiuKKinu rviuim me money ir it
b to cure. E. W. Grove's slpnatum
In each box. 26c tf
1ST. Two Ttoorila .. I-
K on bfl"k with whltd
ih; the otherlB about fourteen inches
n, with left ear short, white spot on
and end of taU, color is maltese
?Jr?iteJkndn m,xed- A liberal
jt rd is offered for information or the
'TO to their nor nor
IW. R. Howell, Beavertown, Pa.
I
NOMINATIONS.
The Republicans of West Perry twp.
nominated the following: Judge of
Election, B F. Nagle; Inspector, F. 8.
Nagle; Constable, Amon Bpriggle; Su
pervisors, Abel Shirk and C. S. 8prig
gle; School Directors, Bennett Kaaff
man and W. H. Wood; Overseer of the
Poor, A. Mltterling; Auditor, John
Whitely.
Republican Caucus.
The Republicans of the borough met
in the Commissioners' office and sug
gested the following as candidates for
nomination next Saturday :
Council V. W. Wittenmyer, G.
W. Hassinger, Banks Yoder, Aaron
Renninger, Carbon Seebold.
School Dikkctou-G. Alfred Schoch,
Carbon Seelaild, M. I. Potter, J. N.
Thompson, H. K. Walter.
AuiHTOK J. N. Brosious.
Constable A. M. Shainbach, N.
A. Bowes.
Hiair CoNRTAm.E H. R. Blckhart,
T. R. HoHtvrmnn.
Jcimieok Ei.kctiox -I. H. Bower
hox, W. H. Gutelius.
Ixsi'KCTOit Reno Walter, John O.
Ritter, G. A. Ciutelius.
Ovekheekok tiiePook C. H. Stein
inger, Frank F. Walter.
Mut Not Distribute Advertising.
When a carrier on a rural free de
livery route finds a farmer's delivery
box stuilud full of circulars and ad
vertising matter, put there by travel
ing agents, he has the United States
behind him in throwing out the stuff.
The government frankly admits its In
ability to cope with the advertising
agents and prevent them pulling Hn'ir
stuff In the boxes, but empowiis the
carrier to throw it out when it tills
the box or covers up the mail. Num
erous firms seek to arrange with the
carriers to deliver advertising matter.
This is prohibited, and the advertisers
must pay the regular rate of xwtage
and address each parcel to the farmer
if it la to he handled by the carriers.
A New Combination.
Generally we are a little shy of com
binations and trusts, but here is one
the ladies and friends of a good garden
can endorse.
The oldest Seed House in America,
D. Landreth & Sons, 21 S. 6th Street,
Philadelphia, organized in 17S4, have
placed In charge of their Mail Order
Dept. the oldest illustrated Catalogue
Seedsman, James Vlck, formerly of
Rochester, N. Y., making a happy
combination to cater to the wants of
the ladies and gardeners.
Their catalogue just received, is filial
with half-tone and other illustrations,
enclosed in a very chaste cover, show
ing eleven varieties of vegetables, in
colors.
We will not try to describe the
tempting oiTers, send for their cata
logue, and if you mention this paper
you will save 10 per cent, on seeds pur
chosed. MEXiCO AND CALIFORNIA.
Forty-five Days' Tour via Pennsylvania
Itailroad.
The Pennsylvania Railroad Personally-Conducted
Tour to Mexico and
California which leaves New York and
Philadelphia on Febuary 11 by special
Pullman train, covers a lurge and
intensely interesting portion of North
America, embracing a great part of
Mexico, the beautiful coast resorts of
California, and on the return journey
from California, the Grand Canon of
Arizona, one ot the great wondi-rs of
the country. Fourteen days will be
sjient In Mexico and nineteen in Cali
fornia. The Mexico and California
Special, to be used over the entire trip,
will be composed of the highest grade
Pullman Parlor Smoking, Dining,
Drawing-room Sleepiiig.Coinpartmeut,
and Observation cars, heated by steam
and lighted by electricity. Round-trip
rate, covering all necessary expenses
during the entire trip, $o75 from all
points on the Pennsylvania Railroad
system east of PitUburg, and (.570 from
Pittsburg. Fnr the tour of Mexico only
the rate will be (35C, and for California
only, which will leave February 25,
$375. For itinerary and full Informa
tion, apply to ticket agents, or adress
George W. Boyd, Assistant General
Passenger Agent, Broad Street Station,
Philadelphia. l-10-2t.
. How la til Tim.
If you wish to make a safe aud pro
ntable lnyestement, write for Infonna
lion and prospectus. Copper Basin
Gold and Copper Mining Company,
PrescoU, Arizona. 1-23-4L
i
Leroy Btetler spent Sunday at home.
Mrs. Dorn has been very sick during
the past week.
Mrs. G. C. Gutelius is reported
among the sick.
D. K. Hans of Shniuokln was in
town Monday night
Jacob Paskusz and son of New York
are in town this week.
J. C. Thompsoii of Selinngrove was
in Middleburg Tuesday. '
Barber A. K. Soles spent Monday
and Tuesday in Lewlstown.
Geo. A. Guyer and M. M. Royer of
Mllllinburg were In town Monday.
J. N. Thompson and II. Harris Bow.
er were at Keliusgrove Sunday.
Miss liertha Auraud of Kreamer was
a Middleburg visitor Saturday.
Fred. Huckenburg ofSliadel was at
the county seat Friday and transacted
business at this office.
W. H. Swartz of Pallas was at the
county scut Saturday and paid his
compliments to this office.
H. H. Grimm, Esq., ami Alex. Bow
ersox transacted business at Pennscreek
Wednesday of this week.
Henry H. Thomas, one of Adams
township's progressive citizens, was at
the county seat last Thursday.
George Leach of McKees Half Falls
was at the county scat Monday In the
interest of Win. Leach's estate.
Henry Snook, Jr., of Pennscreek was
at the county seat Monday and drop
ped In to renew his subscription.
Henry Rtmch moved t the farm he
bought recently and Mrs. Hummel
moved to the farm vacated by Rauch.
W. H. Eidcm, proprietor of the jew
elry stores of New Berlin and Middle
burg, gave us a pop call last Wednes
day. Attorney H. H. Grimm and wife at
tended the funeral of 'Mrs. Daniel
Grimm in Washington township last
Tuesday.
L. H. Heimhach ot Franklin town
ship, who recently returned from Bel
levue, Ohio, was a caller at this office
last Friday.
Charles Mench and wife and Mrs. G.
Alfred Schoch were called to Mifflin
hurg owing to the serious illness of the
latter's brother.
D. A. Kern, while working at W. I.
Garman's last week, fell a distance of
ten feet. He received some sprains,
but no fractures.
'Squire Jarrct gave a judgment of $-"0
and costs in the suit of J. G. Lesher
against Snyder County. The commis
sioners have appealed it to court.
Charles Buffiiigton has been at home
sick for several weeks. The family was
discovered to be in waut and the kind
people of town relieved their wants.
Charles A. Meiser of Thompsontown,
a successful merchant of that village,
was in town hist Friday and sold his
residmce on West Market Street to
Charles 1 1. Walter,
Mrs. Carbon Seebold had the good
fortune to find the letter "O" in a
package of Mothers Crushed Oats,
which will entitle her to a set of dishes.
There is but one letter "()'' in 1000
packages.
S. Grover Smith of Kieamer, a stud
ent of Stenography and Typewriting at
Keller's Business College, Lewisburg,
did some work pertaining to his profes
sion In this office the past week.
H. H. Schoch and wife, James K.
Davis and wife, Ira C. Schoch and
daughter, Ethel, Chas. G. Hendricks
and Miss Alice Pawling and Dr. A. A.
Yoder of Sclinsgrove and Miss M. Etta
Carson of Philadelphia took dinner at
the Washington House Monday.
Died for His Country.
Sergeant George J. Long, son of Con
stable Adam Long, of 35 South Carbon
street, Shamokln, Wednesday even
ing, of chronic dysentery contracted
while serving in the Twenty-First regi
ment in the Philippines. The de
ceased was 22 years old. He enlisted
March 1. 18J, and was at once assign
ed to foreign service. He participated
in many hard campaigns and fought
with such gallantry that he was pro
moted to the ranks of third sergeant.
In the spring of 1U00 he contracted dy
sentery and after a siege of sickness in
the Manila hospital, arrived in Ban
Francisco last fall where he recuperat
ed. Since his arrival at Shamokln on
November 30, he seemed lietter but the
improvement was only temporary and
ne nuany succuiuuea.
V ; Interesting ta Boys.
J A piece of information that should be
tlterestlng to boys who smoke clgnretts
14 that, in the majority of the depart
ment stores of this country the employ
ment department men, before engaging
toys, look at their bauds for the yellow
stains of nicotine. "We wouldn't think
of taking in a lad wnohad the cigarette
habit, you know." a manager said the
other day ."for boys who don't smoke
have better hearts and arestronger and
can do more work than those who do.
Besides, a smoking hoy nearly always
develops at 20 or so into a drinking
man, but the non-smoker is apt to be
a total abstainer, aud that is the sort of
person we merchants want to handle
our money for us. "Look first nt the
applicant's fingers for cigarette stains"
that is the rule with every employment
department manager In the country.
Of course, we are sometimes fooled by
boys who wash the stains away be
fore applying for positions to us.
v' It Will ly You.
To Invest a few dollars in shares of
the Copper Basin Gold A Copper Min
ing Company. Write Company for in
formation and prospectus, Prescott,
Arltona. l-23-4t.
" Dull AiivcrlisinK.
The advertising that is dull is its
own worst enemy. The advertising
that impresses itself upon the public
mind by originality, cleverness and
and brightness is as sure of a good re
ception as if it ciiine out under the au
spices of a jKipuIar and able writer. The
public is not afraid to mention advert is
c1 products if chances are given it by
tiie men who do the advertising. The
advertising phrases which have lecoine
common property and have been fre
quently In the mouths of all make a
long list, even for only a few years
back. The public hungers for novelty
and cleverness, and if the advertiser
can give it those things he will gain by
the process. It is hard to do' It, and a
hit with phrase or picture is only a
rare event in any one firm's annals,
but it is a consummation to be sought
for Advertiser.
Uoll nnl 4'Mr.
Mining stocks a good investment.
Write to Copper Basin Gold and Ci
per Company for prospectus, etc., Pres
cott, Arizona. 1-2.VU.
Sabbath School Meeting.
Popular Sunday schools meeting will
be held Saturday evening, Jan. 'S, l!HL',
in the First Reformed church of Middle
burg. The following topics, relative
to Sunday school work, will be discus
sed :
1. The proper use of the l!ible in the
Sunday school.
2. The Memorizing of Scripture and
what jxirtlon of the Bible should
lie committed first.
8. The preparation of the teacher:
t :t 1 Lesson helps, (b) Teachers'
meetings.
4. Normal Class.
5. Home Department.
6. Cnullc ltroll.
Representatives from the diU'event
schools (,f the town us well as some of
the county workers, will be present to
assist in making this meeting an oc
casion that will he for the welfare of the
Sunday school cause. All workers are
cordially invited to be present and as
sist lu tUe discussions.
FLORIDA.
Two Weeks' Tour via I'enns) Ivanin Rail
road. The first Pennsylvania Railroad tour
of the season to Jacksonville, allowing
two weeks in Florida, will leave New
York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and
Washington by special train on Feb. 4.
Excursion tickets, including railway
transportation, Pullman accommoda
tions (one berth), and mealcs eu route
in both directions while traveling 011
the special train, will be sold at the
following rates: New York, J-"0 00;
Philadelphia, Harrisburg, Baltimore,
and Washington, fl&00; Pittsburg,
153.00; and at proportionate rates from
other points.
For 1 tickets, itineraries, and otehr
information apply to ticket agents, or
to Geo. W. Boyd, Assistant General
Passenger Agent, Broad Street Station,
Philadelphia. l-lt(-2t.
Kino ! Wringing Make
Devoe Jad and Zinc Paint wear twice
as long' as lead and oil mixed hy hand,
j 11-21-ly.
Hfpu tta rKh Warns tTtk Col
Laxative Bromo-Qulnlne Tablets cure
a oohUn tday. No cure, no pay. Price
25 certs. tf.
.edi
" - yam
Philip D. Miller.
Nuw Berlin Kaportar.
On last Thursday afternoon Philip
D. Miller, who enjoyed the personal
acquaintance and friendship of the
many readers of the "Reporter," wend
ed his way from time to eternity and
Is now at rest. He died very suddenly.
About two months ago he had a stroke
of apoplexy, but had again been able to
move about and do a little work. Last
Thursday after dinner Mrs. Miller told
her husband that she would go and
call upon her mother who livts just a
short distance away. When she re
turned home she found her husband
hjingoiithc lounge in an unconscious
condition. Medical aid was at once
summoned, but by the time the family
physician reached the house Mr. Mil
ler was dead. The cause of his death
was a second stroke of apoplexy.
Mr. Miller was lxrn in Washington
township, Snyder Co., May 2, 18-Vi.
He was a son of George and Sophia
Miller. May 20, 1N75 he was united in
marriage with Mary A. Heimhach by
Rev. Casper, lie was a resident of
Buffalo Twp., I'nion Co., and enjoyed
the fricnnsltipof the community.
The deceased was a faithful nieinU'r
of the I'uited Evangelical church and
always took a great deal of interest in
church and S. S. work. He was a man
of good character and was noted for
his honesty and integrity anil was al
ways ready to lend a helping hand to
the sick and afflicted. His funeral look
place last Sunday at the Drcisbaeh
church and was very largely attended.
Rev. S. S. Kohler hud charge; of the
service. He is survived by his widow,
four brothers and lour sisters. Aged 4'.
years, 7 months and 7 days.
MNS. SAKAII KEEN.
Well Known Resilient ofSliatnokin Ham
died Sund.iy XTjjlit.
Mrs. Sarah Keen, widow of George
Keen, better known as "Mammy"
Keen, the grandmother of Shamokln
Dam, died at her home at that place,
Sunday night aliout eleven o'clock.
Death was due to old age, as Mrs. Keen
was !MI years old, and up until aliout a
week ago was in fairly good health
considering her advanced age.
Mrs. Keen was the oldest resident in
Snyder county and was well known
throughout this whole section. Her
husband died uhoiit 117 years ago and
during the greater part of his life he
worked ut his trade as a gunsmith.
Mrs. Keen was the first person to get
a liquor license in Shamokiu Dam, and
for n great number of years conducted
the hotel now owned by Martin Slear.
Being ambitious and of tireless en
ergy, she conducted the hotel, assisted
her husband in her gun shop, and also
served us postmistress for a number of
years during the time of the first stage
route. Mr. Keen also served as jKist-ma-ster
for some length of time. Dur
ing the hcitrht of the laftingM'aMin and
business on the canal, Mrs. Keen's
hotel was a famous stopping place, and
in the evenings she would play the
violin and the house would fairly ring
with the old time waltz music and the
voices of the merry dancers.
Mrs. Keen acquired considerable pro
perty and after disposing of her hotel,
having no children, she divided it
among her nearest relatives. Her birth
place was at Hummers Wharf, a short
distance below Nhamokiii Dam.
Funeral Wednesday afternoon at one
o'clock, from the home of G. M. Gross.
JUDGE MITCHELL MARRIED.
The marriage in Philadelphia on Sat
urday, of ex-Judge Max L. Michel! and
Anna L. Whittakei formerly Mrs.
Horace Helnibold, of Williumsort,
wits the culmination of a romance
which U'gan in Williamsirt last sum
mer, me weuumg faturuay was so
lemnized at the home of the bride's
Mirents, Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Whit-
taker, at 2101 North Broad street,
Philadelphia, and the wedding was a
brilliant atlair. Mi. and Mrs. Mitchell
are expected to return to Williamsport
in about ten days.
The first meeting of Mr. Mitchell and
Mrs. Helmbold was virtually In the
court room, early last summer, when
sitting as judge In the Lycoming coun
ty court, Mr. Mitchell received Mrs.
Hehnbold's application for divorce
from her husband, Horace Helnibold
The application of Mrs. Helnibold
ulhgcd cruel and barbarous treatment
and indignities. The application took
the usual course of law, and on August
20th last Mrs. Helmbold was granted
her divorce, the decree being issued by
Judge Robert R. Little, of the Coluni-bla-Moutour
district.
- ' -tt?L,".w sntaii
Abaalom Snyder.
Absolom Snyder, the next to the
oldest man In the borough of Middle
burgh, died Saturday niorninir at his
beautiful home oil West Market Street
in this borough. He was the son of
George and Margaret (Bwineford) Snv-
der, born Dec. 22, 1S17, in Centre town
ship, Union (now Snyder) County, Pa
Me was baptized Jan. 27, 181S, by Rev.
B. Walter; witnesses: John Aiirand
and wife, Catherine. His mother was
the daughter of John Swiueford. the
founder of the town of Middleburg, or
wlnefonistettle, and his wife. Bar
bara, (Rupley) Swim-ford.
1 he deceased was married by Key.
Adolf Casner. Doe. 12. 1S47. in CmMi.
rine Troxel of Musscr's Valley. Dur
ng his earlier years he followed the
rades of tinsmith and carpenter. He
ius lived for the most of his life in this
lace, his w ife having preceded him to
the spirit world some years ago. His
father, George Snyder, died alsmt .10
ears ano. lie had 110 children. He
ras a faithful niemU-r of the Luther.
an church of this place, never failing
to attend even when his health scarcely
permitted.
Of his brothers and sisters, we can
name the following :
1. Lucy Ann, married Conrad Has
ingcr.
2. Mary Maria, married Jacob Aur
ami.
't. Sophia, married Joseph Hassinger.
4. Anna Margaret, married to Joseph
M. Bowes, residents of Midille
hurgh, Pa.
5. Simon Snyder, married Mar
garet Miller.
i. John Snyder, married Mary
Sampsell.
7. Edward Snyder, married Anna
Stahlmrker.
K. Aaron Rupley Snyder, married
Shainbach.
!. George Snyder, died single.
10. Amelia, died single.
lt EliaaWi, died ah;-!?.
The funeral took place Wednesday
morning from the late residence of t he-
deceased. Services in the Lutheran
church presided over by Revs. V. K.
niclil and I. P. Nell.
District Local Institute.
District Local Institute, comprising
the three districts of Middleburg
Borough, Franklin and Centre Town
ships, will convene on Friday and
Saturday Jan. 124 1 1 1 . and 25th, in the
Middleburg School Building. The pro
gram follows.
FlUKAV EVKNINU.
Singing, America Institute
Prayer, Supt. F. C. Bowersox.
Address, of Welcome Thomas Sham
bach. Recitation, Bluelieard Miriam Smith.
Address, Drawing in the . School room
W. E. Zimmerman.
Essay, Elda Graybill.
Recitation, Montezuma, John Sham-
bach.
Address, The Nires.i!y of Teachers'
meetings, 1.. ( . Jkiichiuail.
Singing,
Recitation, Maude Gift,
ltecitation, The children's Hour.Mamle
Moat..
Addi-i-ss, Civil Government E. E.
Shainbach.
Address, by Supt. F. Bowersox.
Recitation, Some body's Mother, Eila
llottcnstein.
Recitation, Estella Troutmati.
Address, Algebra, ' L. C. Bingamau.
Recitation, Sallie Stahl,
S.VIT It I 'AY MiillMNd.
Singing, Institute.
Educational Paper; W. F. Howell.
Essay, Attention Lulu Smith.
Addros, Native Study Ed. Smith.
Recitation, Eva Rothrneh.
Address, History J. A. Bowersox.
Singing,
Essay, The Future of the 1". S. John
Bolender.
Recitation, Lottie Cnnwe.
Address, Physical Geography A. B.
Shcary.
Educational Paivr. E. F. Harncr.
Address. A Teacher' Influence in a
community Jesse Shainbach.
j A. R. Gilbeit.
Comm. 1 E. F. Hamer,
Jese Shainbach.
Cheapest and Best.
Newspaper advertising ha the ad
vantage of beiug the cheapest form of
advertising as well as the best. Helena
IudepeudeuU
To IavrMT.
Write for particulars of the Topper
Basiu Gold and Copper Mining Com
pany recently organized to develop
valuable properties in Arizona. Grouud
floor chance for a few luvestors.
Prescott, Arizona. I-23-4U
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