The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1889-11-21
PENNSYLVANIA NOTES.

Governor Beaver, in his proclama ion
tecommen ing TO the people OF Pennsylvania
the general observance of the 2Sth of Novem-
Thanksgiving Day. SAYS: "Not unmindf,ll
II the deep water of ailliction through which
many parts of our Co nmon wealth have
passed, we can rejoice with them H.. the con-
slant and abundant stream Of charity which
has flowed from all parts of the world for
The allevia'ion of their suffering and the
mitigation so far as such minist ations can
avail, of their sorrow. Let the day he one of
ievout worship, of hallowed memories, of
pleasant cheer, of social ameni les aud of
large-hearted bcnefcence, aud 50 shall we
honor God and be a help and blessing to
our fellowmen."
A natural gas explosion at Mt. Morris SER
iou>ly injured number of boys. The little
fellows had riggcd up an oil feed cutter and
placed il in an abandoned building. Natural
gas was brought through pipe laid from a
well nearby, the pipe being placed so that
the escaping gas would strike fan wheel
and put the cutter in motion. -Four boys,
named Donly, Fox, South AMI Burris, visit
ed the building in the evening to see how the
thing worked. he gas was turned oil, and
one of the boys, whose curiosity was not sat
isfed, struck a match 10 closer inspect the
new invention. In an instant there was "A
flash and explosion. The feed cutter was
flames sp cad so quickly that the boys had
to make their way tn ough the fire to escape.
They were all terribly burned about their
heads and faces. but it is thought none were
fatally injured.
An sO.pound prcssuregas well was struck
at Branchton, near Grove City, Pa, recently.
box has been placed in the postoifice at
Rochester, Pa, and people are req icstid -
deposit in it ballots naming their favJr,te
city for the world Fair.
The Pennsylvania Railroad has just finish
ed filling in the trestle on the T., " a c.
road at Peters creek. Over 5000 0cubc foo,
OF earth was required.
Joseph Darling, a workman at the Tenth
street bridge, Beaver Falls, fell from the
structure, distance of 80 feet alighting
u
and several ribs and receiving numerous
cuts and bruises. His recovery is doubtful.
David Davis, who was buriei at Collars
vile, was the father OF 81 children. lie
was 81 years old and had been twice married.
by the first marriage having 13 children aud
by he second marriage s. His Oldest son is
now 81 years of age and hi, youngest %.
Frank Mckay and Miss Mary Murphy
eloped from TayloStown, last Wednes
day, notwithstanding the vigilance OF the
young ladys mother, who had been keeping
close watch on her daughter.
There are $50 pupils enrolled at the Mon.
ongahela City public school.
Joseph Smith, aged 90, was struck by q
train at Johnstown and instantly killed.
The Altoona Homestead Loan and Trust
Company was chartered at Harrisburg capi-
tai, $4,000.
Secretary Edge, OF the State Board OF Agri
culture, has arranged for over 80 farmers in
stitutes during the winter season.
Phillip Bauer, Of Sharon had his umbrell
stolen at a church supper, He then took J
Bonacker's umbrellas homs with him ant
was arrested for larceny. A jury found hin
not guilty and divided the costs, 8 3, betweel
the two parties.
The Diamond Brick Works, of Layton sta
tion, were destroyed by fire Sunday, the los
being $1,000