The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1884-05-08
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Bcavertown never presented a
more pleasing appearance than 1t
does at present. Many Of the houses
have been re-painted, fences and out
houses have been white-washed, rub
bish has been removed etc. This,
added to the charms OF n natural ver-
durc, such as only lively May can
exhibit presents u scene at once strik-
ing and delightful. Some local sec
tions, however, might be greatly i'm
proved. The cemetery looks well.
Mrs. Ben. Smith has been confined
TO bed with rheumatism for several
weeks. At present she il OIL u fair
way of recovery. DIR. Strohecker Of
ticiates.
Miss Laura Bohner Of Lewistown is
again engaged In millinery work with
Mrs. Arthur Specht. She certainly is
the right person in the right place.
John s. Woods received $4,000 in
surance for his property that was
burned Mt this place.
Judge L,ipfer received S350.00 in
surence on his furniture.
Thomas Glover moved his family
from this place to Mount Union,
their former home, last week. Mr..
Glover continues working here and
boards at the Convoy House. Judge
Lupfer moved into the vacated
house.
The election for officers in the I'm
ion Sunday School resulted as fol
lows Superintendent, John y. Weta'
ri ; Assistant Superintendent, jacob
Bingham Secretary, Charles Wctz
el Librarian, Ellen Shook Treas
urer, Reuben Aigler.
John +. Middleswar;h and Mrs
Strickor have painted their houses
j. j.. Kearns has painted his stable.
j. q. Snyder and wife started on al
extended tour through the western
States, on Monday.
Farmers are busy planting corn.
The delightful rain Oh Sunday gave
them II new impetus.
Oar String Band favored US with
some excellent strains on Monday
evening. How charming Thanks
Mrs. William Hcimhach is on tn,
sick list.
II blossoms are an indication, We
will have an abundance Of fruit thi,
summer.
Shade mountain burned fearfully
last week, and caused consilrrabl,
alarm to those who have propcrtS )
near 1t.
j. II. HaaG, n matchmaker o
Mount Union, is practicing his voca
ton at this place, for several weeks.
Oar Literary Society is still pros
porous. The question, Resolved
that the signs Indicate the downfall o
our Republic" was debated in II live
~ manner, and was decided unani
mously in favor of the negative, u,
the last meeting. The officers are
President, j. ID. Wetzel Vice Presi
dent, f.. l.. Wetzel Secretary, Mis-.
NJ. 4. Smith; Treasurer, l.. T.. Specht
Editor, Ellen Hoffman.
-Four cars loaded with prop timber
in making the descent from tn,
mountain, on Tuesday became un
Manageable. The brakemen used al
efforts to keep them in check, but
breaking availcd nothing. When the
ears had reached an alarming velocity
the brakcmen, three in number, OF
reaching an open and muddy place
jumped of and fell full length int,
the mud. The ears sped on to th'
end of the road where two OF then
were thrown in II heap over the enc
Of the trestle.
During last week there was SON,
anxiety in town concerning mad dogs
A small dog belonging to A. II. Bow
ersox from lying near the stove al
winter had taken spasns. Not feel
ing certain what was the matter Will
the dog, Mr.. B. had him shot bu
this dog had bitten n large dog be
longing to Moses Specht and one o
two others. Mr.. s. had his dog shot.
A son was boIn to Mr.. and Mrs
Samuel Bickel last week. SroIC