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The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1890-01-23
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NORlHERAN CENTRAL RAILWAY
Trains Leave Sunbury:
blO a m, For Bellciontc, Erie and Canandai
qua.
y 81 m, For Lock Haven.
43p y IN, fOr Bellcionto, Kane and Canandai.
qua.
53Op m. For Remove and Watkins
v 10 IN for williamspoft
70 IN. For Catawissa and Hazelton.
70 am, 10 OO am and 80 J. IN, tor Wilkosbarre.
90 IN, 10 % m, 90 pm 5 40 p m, For Shamo.
Kin and Mount Carmel.
Trains Leave Seiinsgrove junction;
% m. arriving at Philadelphia Is d m
New fork bb0p m, Baltimore Top m. Wash.
lngton 65 p IN.
62 j IN, arriving at Philadelphia G 81 y m, New
y \ 1rk y 80 m, Baltimore 8 IS p IN. Washington
SIS y m, arriving nt Philadelphia ASA m,
Now York lOa IN. Baltimore Is m Wash.
iDgton 9 80 n m.
Trains also Leaves Sunbury:
90 m, arriving at Philadelphia Q 60 n IN,
New York 80 IN. 2 90 ar at Baltimore 20 a
in.' WASHINGTON IS pm.
J. II. WOOD, en1 Pass Agent.
CHAS. i. pUGH, Genl Manager.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1890-01-23
$. f. SHEARY,
Insurance Agent and Broker,
Penns Creek, p. o. Pa.

Only first class stock Companirs represented
You Sign no premium notes, hence you pay no
assessments
Insurance placed on all kinds Of good farm
property, dwellings. stores and churches any
where IN SNYDER and Union counties.
ONCE IN {. NJ. Showers Store, Centreville Pa.
Oxford eagle., 1890-06-19

time. Perhaps some one has taken sick
and sent FOR him
Then she ought 20 have sent "a Vo-i
1t is shameful for them TO he 50 rude
80 it Is; and it has made yoa 50
much extra work. too
Yes, have worked tw-ce as hard a,
usual; and here the week j. half gone.
and not piece ironed--
When Julius came home that eveniu.
he said: II saw Mr. Dominic. and &c
said he was sorry they didn't get out this
morning, but Mrs. Dominic thought
that she felt one Of her attacks Of head
ache coming on, SO he thought they'd
better postpone it; but they will sHrely
be out tomorrow"
''Indeedi' said 7, then added. vicious
y: II hope it will rain pitchforks,'
oh. we'll. they'll coHas this time. AMI
then it will be over. and We won't us<
them again"
They don't wait 20 be asked said
''but seem to think-their visits are such
treats to Us that they may put rs to
any amount Of trouble, and it's all
right
Well, the whole programme was again
repeate !, and still our visitors did not
appear 1t vas fair all day until late
afternoon, then a thunder-Shower came
up. preventing julius from going after
the mail, 50 we did not learn what
trifie prevented their coming this time.
At the tea-table said: well. to-mor.
row is Friday, and, minister. or no min.
ister, ! am going to iron.
So, the next morning, | went tc
work on my belated ironing, in fear and
trembling, starting at every sound, un.
til became so nervous felt like flying
for fear they would come and
catch me unawares in the short-sleeved
Mother Hubbard I always wore when
ironing. The day waned, but they did
not come. When julius started to the
village, ! took book and threw myself
into the hammock, completely tired out
He had been gone some time, when I
heard voices. Looking out, there were
Nj. and Mrs. Dominic coming up the
front path. | met them at the door and
tried to be cordial, but felt that it was a
| hollow mockery. 1t was impossible to
/ nv ehN &C PlOdNu ouL VI VOICE
| spoke of having expected them 10 din
ner each day since Monday.
r" Yes, we were so disappointed said
Mrs. Dominic; ''but every time we
planned to come something would hap
/ pen to prevent"
think they expected an invitation
to tea, but forgot (?l 1t, and said. more
over, nothing about future visits. | sup
pose it was not very polite, but '.the
worm will turn"
julius laughed rather grimly when
he came home ahd heard about the
visit "A whole week put oat Of joint
for twenty-minutes' call" he said.
Yes said 1; and il Mr.. Dominic
remains here after his six months are
up 1t won't be my fault A man wirc
has SO little regard for his own word
and other peoples convenience is a pub
lie nuisance,1
Amen said julius. Judith Sun.
shine, in Good Housekeeping.
Oxford eagle., 1890-06-19

. basket of mending. At four o'clock,
there still being no sign Of our visitors,
Julius came in and said: Its time to
60 TO the post-office; the mail must
surely be in. Perhaps I'll meet Mr.
Dominic, or some one from the deacon 5
and find out what the trouble is"
When he returned, he said, in answer
to my eager inquiries: "Yes; l met Mr..
Dominic himself. the first one, and he
said they did think Of coming this morn
ing, but Mrs. Dominic thought 1t looked
like rain"
Like rain, why. never heard of
such nonsense. II has been a lovely
day.
80 I thought; but OF course I couldn't
contradict him. Then he said, if IL was
pleasant they would come tomorrow.
Igroaned: Then l must put off the
ironing again"
SO the next morning again busted
myself preparing good things for din
ner and making the house as attractive
as possible. When Julius and sec
ond time sat down TO our belated dinner
alone, was fairly boiling with indigna-
tion.
"Do you know what I think OF Mr..
Dominie?" / exclaimed. II think he is
a frst-class fraud
II wouldn't say that" said Julius
HE may have had some good reason thb
Oxford eagle., 1890-06-19
HUMOROUS.


Man Of the house to the peddler--
Get out of here or I'll whistle for the
dog" We'll, now. but wouldn't you like
to buy a nice yistleg'-Philadelphi
Times.
-Teacher-"And now. children. you
have heard the story of Ananias. What
lesson should we learn from his iate?''
Tommy-"Never to get caught "-Terre
Haute Express.
-Agitated Young Bridegroom Gmme-
diatcly after the ceremonyl-''Serena,
shall-shall I-shall we-shall We
kiss7" Self-possessed Bride (her third
experience)-''Tt is my usual custom,
William. Chicago Tribune.
You have plenty Of reading there.
said a visitor to the literary editor.
pointing TO pile Of books on the edi-
torisl desk They are no. for read
ing" answered the literary editor.
they are for reviewing. Boston Cod-
rier.
Passenger ito Europe bound. late
for dinner steward. what kind Of
turkey do you call tbi.7" steward ~
Its an American turkey. sir.- Pas
sengcr--"American fddlestick, Amer
tea wasn't discovered whea this turkey
was born"
~ understand young BrisneSs IS
about to marry the daughter % old
Bonds. the millionaire. Yes. 50 am
told "WilI he give up the las busi-
ness?' Yes. he will give up the law
business and go into the son-ia-law bus
mess Citizen
-Rescuer-''I have brought your sor
home, whom have rescued from drown
ing. Mother. - Accept mothers
thanks. Now, Charles. I hope this will
be a good lesson to you- Don't you
ever go neaI The water again till yoa
know how "a swim"
cloak you nave on is the very ore
would not get for you because i. was 50
expensive" Yes. John. dear. but
bought il afterwards because could not
bear 70 think OF how you would reproach
yourself for your Obstinacy in not get
ing II fo- me. "-Fliegeude Blattez.
-She-'-Well. Professor. you've de-
scribed coughing and sneezing very eIo-
quentlY indeed VIII you tell me what
kissing -" kissing is the ana
tomical juxtaposition Of two orhicularis
o-is muscles in a state OF dis,raction-I
mean contraction" She-'1Oh. Pause
But it seems easier than that~-The
Jester.
-oidboy-''I am heartily glad to find
you 50 much better" Dumiey-''Yes.
| have been very sick man. but am
all right now, thanks To DR.. PiIIsbary.-
oldboy - You should rather. say
thanks to R.ovidence.' for it. was
Providence that wrought your cure
you just wait and see
who sends in the bill America
Oxford eagle., 1890-06-19

That sound. miraculous and yet one may
b.~-one temporarily deaf on account OF
blood poison -estling in the ear, and then
End quick relief b. using B. b b. Botanic
Bleed Bairul
JOAN ". Weeks. Decatur. Ga. writes:
.'Six months zzo I had q pain In my ear
ard in a few days IL discharged matter.
Then grew deaf and could not hear at all
began the use of p. B. B. and ths running
cf rsy ear soon ceas ed and l now near.
While ny h~a!fh is much improved and /
f~~i fsl af gratitude 20 ted and 70 the pro
prietors % - Eocd q r~m~dy"
: u Kills Atiznta> Ca. writes. B. II B
cured re &C most stubborn eczrma had
Hoctcrrd Il without succ>s. for twelve
years
W n Davis, san Marcos. Tex writes I;
Il am rapidly recovering from blood poison
br use OF r. b b -
Oxford eagle., 1890-06-19

gathered for me. Mr.. and Mrs. Dominic
boarded in the village, and would. |
knew, appreciate our delicious country
fare- He was preaching for US for six
months ''on trial" They were an elder
ly couple, whose children were all scat
tered. and they were fond Of visiting.
We did not feel very we'll acquainted
with them, and wished to do them
honor. At eleven o'clock julius came
IN from the garden, 70 make himself
presentable. He found ne putting the
last touches TO the dinner-table, so that
only the hot food would have to be
added at 'dishing-up" tire.
Haven't come yet"' he exclaimed
NO" I said; they seem inclined to
be very fashionable. One would think
the cool Of the morning much pleas
anter for driving this time Of the year.
Yes, indeed bat they may be along
asy minute now
Aquarter past-halt tps.t-thres-euar-
ters-twelve- Still no minister. nor
minister's wife julius paced between
the front yeranda and the gate, while
busted myself trying 70 keep the din
ner hot without drying il 10 chips
One o'clock struck; then Julius came
in, saying: I'VE might as well give
them up and have dinner. Something
must have happened 20 detain them,
and perhaps they will come this after
noon"
30 we ate hurriedly, and julius helped
me TO set all 70 rights; then, tired out
sat down, with . new magazine and
Oxford eagle., 1890-06-19
THINGS TO FORGET.
Excellent Rules for Peaceful Mind and
Contented Lie.


And now let me give you a list Of
some things which will make you hap
pier II you forget them:
Your neighbor's faults
The date of your neighbor's new dress.
so that she will not believe, when for
some special reason she has 70 wear it
long time, that you remember it from
season 20 season
Forget the faults of some Of your
friends, and remember the temptations
Forget the fault-fnding and give a
little thought 70 the cause which pro
voked il.
Forget the peculiarities Of your friend.
and only remember the good points that
make you fond Of her.
Forget any personal quarreIS or his
tories which you may have heard by
accident, and which, il repeated. would
seem thousand times worse than ,hey
are.
Forget that somebody's hair is ugly;
remember only how soft and beautiful
are her eyes
Blot out as far as possible, all the
dissgreeabies Of life-they will cone,
but they only grow larger when you re-
member them, and the constant
thoughts Of acts Of neanness. or, worse
still, malice. will only tend 20 make
you more familiar with them and 70 -
most grow tolerant Of them.
obliterate every thing disagreeable
fror, yesterday; start out with a clean
sheet for to-day and write upon it. for
sweet memory's sake, only those things
that are lovely and loyable.
These are the best rules for a peace
iul mind and a contented Lfs.-Ladies
Home Journal.
Oxford eagle., 1890-06-19

Few people living in malsrial country
but occasionally need a vigorous tonic.
either to keep OF the malarial feeling or
else ~ cure the disease If il once gets into
the sy stem. There Is no more cncomf9Tt
able disease that affects humanity tran
chills aud fever. IL drives away energy
and ambition. IL makes one feel sick aud
mean all over. A safe guard against the
disease and a sure cure Is Smiths Tonic
Syrup, made b. DIR. John Bull, Of Louis
vile, Ky A single bottle will do for sn en-
tire family. IL is far better than quinine,
ss no arrangement of the system ever fol-
lows it's use. The use Of quinine causes a
buzzing il the ears, dizzy sensations, nausea
and sometimes even ccnvulsions and
paralysis. Uss Smiths Tonic Syrup and
all such danger is avoided In fact it has
all the good medicinal qualities of quinine
with none Of its evil nature.
Oxford eagle., 1890-06-19
A WIFE'S REVENGE.

" Ny dear said tine gentle editors wife.
II like your quihs aad eroaks.
But I've noticed All the years Of my iff.
Such a sameness In your jokes
"There's cleaning house. for instance, how
You magnify its woes.
And every spring print the same old thing,
OF how serubbinz water flows.
>" In sudsy waves through happy homes,
While strong men run and hide
And mops pals. busters. soap and brocms
co suashing dows the tide"
-'Tis true It's Pity. pity lis
'Tis true, the editor spoke:
There's always fire wherever there's
Such an awful lot Of smoke
Honse-cleaning ;crrors have no, half
Been told-the mischiers 10 them
"oh, veil -he answered with laugh,
Suppose VIC don't begin them" !
The editor laughed rerriiy.
Right glad was he that day:
The dust and dirt came wariiy,
But. oh they cam. 10 stay!
Old wire, old straps, old boots and shoes.
Old pamphlets. old tln cans,
Rags. rubbish, old noaes. left from sievS
oid bustles. rusty pans,
Cracked Jars and bottles. skipping ropes
Old iron. feathers. strings,
Old almanacs, old envelopes n
And hosts OF useless things '.
Just covered shelves and tables and
Just smothered walls and floors;
There was no place 10 sit or stand,
Unless twas out Of doors. 4
Upon the kitchen floor the soil u
Increased. potatoes grew there.
The good wife rested from her toll,
she nothing had TO do there
The editor fell raging sick
Within that dreadful hovel.
And cried: Maria, clean house ralcki
And do 70 with q shoycL'
She hired men and maids in haste.
And worked their hands and feet oi,
TIL all things we're in order placed
And clean enough to eat OF.
And In his paper then he wrote,
tSO longer sad and sluml:
Were very greatly pleased TO no's
House cleaning time has come
Detroit Free Press
Oxford eagle., 1890-06-19
SHE GOT A POINTER.
How Little Woman Was Convinced
the Error of Her WAYS.

HOW Little woman was Convinced o.
the Error of Her Ways.
Two men were playing a game OF
euchre in a drawing room car on the
Eric road, and little woman who had 8
seat near by watched the play with
great interest Finally. as a certain play
was made she asked:
Did he take that trick with the kim
of hearts?"
''Yes'm."
lie took your queen with his king?''
Just SO, ma'am."
But queen is higher than king. "
"oh, no, ma'am, the queen ranks one
below the queen"
rs that so everywhere?"
"Yes'm."
cant be no mistaken"
Not the slightest. Don't you playp,
Not much. My husband set out te
earn me, but took all the kings with
my queens, and he got mad and quar-
relied about 1t, and, and -"
And you don't play any more?n
"N-no, sir, but I'll telegraph him
within the next ten minutes that | was
wrong, and that all is forgiven, and that
III return and let him even take the
bowers, with ten-spots II he wants to2-
N. Y. Sun.
Oxford eagle., 1890-06-19

Bless that dear old deacon" said !.
fervently. Il owe him one"
Yes, II r1s lucky said Julius.
II should think so, How any couple,
in their senses, could ever think OF
making a surprise visit on Monday
morning. don't sec. What did you
tell him?"
We'll. you see, didn't like to re-
mind him it was wash-dsy-they have
they know We are doing our own work,
for he asked how it agreed with you
this weather, and when we expected
Mandy back-so | just told him that
they must not be discouraged, but must
try again"
And what did he say to that?"
Why, he said they meant TO try Ii
again tomorrow
Tomorrow! and all the ironing to
do, and nothing fresh bakedr'
YES, | knew it wouldn't suit, but
what could do?"
Nothing, of course. We will have
to make the best of ii. will put of
the ironing. and do some baking in
stead-bright and early before they get
here"
30 the next morning got up betimes
set the whole house in spotless order
baked rolls and cake. got chicken pie
under way and made a salad. Then
dressed myself in a white muslin, with
rufiied apron. and gathered fresh
flowers for all OF the vases. Then | sat
down and hulled a bowlful Of ripe
dewy strawberries, which julius hae
Oxford eagle., 1890-06-19

M.HEg q GRoSu. whose advertisement
appears in this paper, Il n perfectly reli-
able firm, and the reader can feel sure that
every representation made by them will be
carried out to the letter. The Chicago In
ter Ocean says;
In calling attention to the new adver-
tlsemeut of Messrs Maher q Grosh, OF To-
ledo, O, we are not recommending a new
nrm TO our readers, but one that is well
and favorably known already. Country
merchants have in conversation with us
repeatedly alluded to the knives and other
hardware specialtiss advertised by Maher
& Grosh, and the testimony as to the quail
lty OF the goods an | the treatment received
has been always most favorable
Oxford eagle., 1890-06-19

Our First Baby was the title of
novel that lay beside him on the other
seat OF the car. but the announcement
was superhuous A man with only half
an eve could see that it was his first he
held in his arms while its mother eooed
70 II from the other seat Talk ahout
oelng able to pick out newly-wedded
couples! It's nothing to the ease with
which one can size up the couple who
are travelling with their first child. -Buf.
falo Express
Oxford eagle., 1890-06-19
Commendabie Cautton

Mrs Van Battry-It's papa's birthday
tomorrow. Jack.
Mr.. Van BattrY-rd forgotten It
Mrs. Van Battry-What shall we give
him?
Mr. Van Battry-Well. was going Z,
MT him for a check IN the mornirv
Perhaps we'd better wait until we knox
how big it is before we select any thing.
Frank Leslies-
Oxford eagle., 1890-06-19
WHERE TO SPEND rME SUMMER
II Undecided. Perhaps This VIII Help
Won.

You.
Where to 90, what to do, how to do IL,
and the expense Neutrality-suspicious. agitat-
ing so many households contemporary with
the advent Of Summer-sre all answered
satisfactorily in the pages Of the handsome
volume entitled "Health and Pleasure" :"
lust issued by the Passenger Department
Of the New York Central & Hudson River
Railroad.
The book Is profusely illustrated, con-
tains several valuable maps, and the IN
formation Is presented in O concise, yet
readable manner. IL embraces an exten-
sive list of Summer hotels and boarding
houses along the Hudson among the Cats
kills. in the Adirondack Mountains, at Sar.
atoga, Lake George, Niagara Falls and
other famous resorts.
Copies OF the book nay be obtained free
upon application 10 W H. Jerome, General
Western Agent, No % Clark St. Chicago,
or will be mailed postpaid upon receipt OF
ten cents in stamps, by George II. Daniels,
General Passenger Agent, Grand Central
Station, New York
Oxford eagle., 1890-06-19

Why did you leave that family you
was with so long?' asked a servant rirl
OF another whom she met on the street
i just gave them notice that was
going to quit I've got no use for .
family that will keep girl like me
more than three weeks" was the can.
did reply.-Texas Siftinrs.
Oxford eagle., 1890-06-19
Fortune Seeking Emisrants.

Many poor family that seeks the West
ern wilds in the hope of winning fortune,
is preserved from that insidious foe of the
emigrant and frontiersman-chIlls and
feyer-by Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. So
enectually does that incompatible medic
inal defense fortify the system against the
combined influence of a malarious atmos-
phere and miasma- tainted water, that pro-
tected by it the pioneer. the miner or the
tourist provided with il, NAV safely en-
counter the danger
Oxford eagle., 1890-06-19

AT hotel a waiter came out of the
coree-room and informed the manager
that man was raising a disturbance
because he could not have his accus-
toned seat at the table Go in again.
said the manager, and propitiate him
IN some way" Back went the waiter
AID said: IL you don't like the wav
things is done here, you can get out, Q,
II propitiate you pretty quickly
Lloyd's Weekly.
Oxford eagle., 1890-06-19

use Smith 5 Tonic Syrup in my practice.
and am determined to use il so long as II
gives such excellent satisfaction in cases Of
ehills and feyer.-Joh1 r. MiGshat, Cdlhoass,
Ala.
Oxford eagle., 1890-06-19

Jfwr-. NoErn CkRoLTxs. July snth. isse
MezsrS- \ I. SHALLESBERGER a. Co.
Rochester. Pa / enclose two dollars
for two bottles Of your Malaria Antidote.
The bottle Tcu sent ne year ago gave 70
a nephew Of mine who had chiils for more
than three months, aud taking medicine
from th~ doctor al tie time without inn
proTeuent Before he had taken half the
bottle Of the Antidote hs was entircly cured
Yours truly, IL IL CoSRAD-
Oxford eagle., 1890-06-19

ruE Four Hundred of the National Capi
tai Is said to be made up Of about one hun
hundred and hfty.-Philadelphia Ledger.
Oxford eagle., 1890-06-19

A letter is wiser than some people.
II never attempts TO give information
until after IL has been uosted
Oxford eagle., 1890-06-19

WILL be found an excellent remedy for
sick headache Carter Little Liver Pills
Thousands OF letters from people who have
used them prove tins fact Try them
Oxford eagle., 1890-06-19

MnKsnS arc poor people 10 interview.
Naturally they do not like TO be pumpe.i-
Oil City Blizzard
Oxford eagle., 1890-06-19

LIFE is no longer dream 10 man after
the first time his wife sends him 70 the
drug store for face powder.-Torre Haute
Express
Oxford eagle., 1890-06-19

GIVE girl dollar, and you will see her
wearing II TO morrow; give q boy dollar.
and he will eat it-Atchison Globe.
Oxford eagle., 1890-06-19

Cruel. fashionable riosheri Why don't
vou lock aftrr tho welfare Of your sickly
little cAildi The nurse hasn't sense enough
70 get lt a box OF Dr.. Bulls Worm Destroy
ers
Oxford eagle., 1890-06-19

Mr. Veritas wants to know wnat is
meant by Government Irrigation Il
Is when members Of Congress noisten
their throats with Congress water
Norristown Herald.
Oxford eagle., 1890-06-19

wasr daring world IL would Dc 4
every body were az polite - cznfidste =
Louisville Courier Journal
Oxford eagle., 1890-06-19

No Opism in Piso's Cure for Consumption
Cures where other remedies fail &c.
Oxford eagle., 1890-06-19

Do NOT purge nor weaken the bowels. but
act specially on the liver and bile. perfecx
liver corrcrter Carter's Little Liver Pills.
Oxford eagle., 1890-06-19

Az u1:Ainkiny partisan. like a sigh.icss
r,oniOey. bEp3ly follows an organ--Texas
Sift5u-<
Oxford eagle., 1890-06-19
THE D0MINlE'S VISIT.
A Whole Week Put Out of Joint
for q Twenty Minutes Gail

Y THE way.
Judith" said
julius. on Q
Monday even
ing at the tea
table. II met Mr..
Dominic in the
post-omce this
afternoon, and
be said that he
and Mrs Dom
inie had in
tended TO come
out TO see US
this forenoon.
but they found.
at the last
minute, that the
Deacon vas in
tending TO use
his horse him
self1
Oxford eagle., 1890-06-19

THE policcmsu's club is nos social one.
but II commands respect
Oxford eagle., 1890-06-19

THE woman who can rcsrsin from saying
II told you So sometimes gets new silk
dress.-Exchangc.
Oxford eagle., 1890-06-19

No SPECIFIC for local skin troubles equals
Glenn's Sulphur soap.
Hills Hair and Whisker DYE. 50 centA
Oxford eagle., 1890-06-19

ScrrLrxa plumbers bill IL paying tee
piper with a vengcsncc.-Boston budget
Oxford eagle., 1890-06-19

Corrp ran WHO became intoxicated On
arrn.esl beverages Be said % Be air ngntt-
Light
Oxford eagle., 1890-06-19

A MAN CT nsrbid tassss-shs suctscnssr.
Harvard Lanpocr-
Oxford eagle., 1890-06-19

After dinner smoke '.TsnsiIrs Punch
Oxford eagle., 1890-06-19

PLaSKED shad is good board-washins
ton STIR.