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The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1891-01-08
Pennsylvania's Legislature.
HARRIRBURa. Pa, Jan. &.

IlAhhlhBlhtt, u IT,, bull. ".
The biennial session of the Penn
sylvania Legislature began at noon
today Caleb b. Thompson of War
rem county, the caucus nominee of
the Republicans. was duly elected
Speaker of the House over Brooks
of Philadelphia, his principal com
pctitor. Senator Boics Pcnroe of
Philadelphia was chosen President
pro TEN Of the Senate.
The Republicans have decided to-
night that the Joint caucus to- select
II candidate for United States Sen
ator TO succeed Cameron shall be
held tomorrow as soon after ~
o'clock as possible. The arrival of
Senator Cameron from Washington
this afternoon had much to do with
this decision There seems to ;bc
no doubt that Mr.. Cameron will be
chosen.
We are indebted to II. II. Grimm.
Esq, who is in Harrisburg, for in
telligcnce by wire.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1891-01-08
Installation of Officers.

Capt c. W. Ryan Post G.. 4. q.
of Aliddlcburgh installed the follow
ing officers on Friday evening of
last week to serve for the ensuing
year Post Commander, DR.. j. Y.
Shindel, Sr. l.. c.. q. G.. Schoch, Jr.
u. c., ID. +. Rhoads, Officer of the
Day, Aaron Rcnninger, Chaplain, T..
l.. Burlington, Adit., G.. G. Gutclius,
q. NJ, Reed Jones, Officer of the
Guard, John :. Stctler, Surgeon,
Elias Minium, Sarg. Mai, John
Martin. After the installation the
members had au oyster supper in
their hall to which the editor of the
PosT had the honor of being u spec
ial invited guest, aud W. Joined in
the supper and camp fire held after
wards. We ull had Jolly good
time, and our thanks are due the
gentlemen OF the Post for their
complimentary recognition and rich
treat
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1891-01-08

LowELL.-How many pledges that
were made in 1890 have been fulfill
ed ? Don't all speak Mt once.
The chickens that were stolen
from the widow some time ago have
been traced to W. q. Wagner
store.
The inauguration of our county
officers is past and no expense To
the State. Fellow officers 90 and do
likewise
John. You should not take the ad
vantage of the young man when he
is absent from his post of duty.
You may receive II challenge for
your kindness
Quite number of icc-houscs have
been filled, but the late rain has
stopped the business for the pres
cut.
The protuc,oi meeting held at
Mcclure has been well attended 10y
the people Of Lowell aud vicinity,
The foN-huutcr, report game plcn-
ty but the catches few.
Howard Goss moved to Sol. Stein
inEen' farm last week The report
is Mr. :. is going in the organ bust
ness. L. No.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1891-01-08

MCCLURE The pro,rartcd meet
ing is still in PROCESS.
The people are done filling their
lee houses.
New officers were elected ON Sun
day in the New Lutheran Sabbath
school
Ophir, and Bessie BpwrrsoX have
returned homo from West Ncrgiuia.
Mr. Bolig aud family are away Wis
iting relatives.
Lloyd Marks had his finger smash
ed in school.
Emanuel Goss lost his watch
while hauling ice last week.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1891-01-08

Roll OF HoNoR following
persons have paid their subscrip-
tion to the PosT to the dates oppo.
site their names. Should any mis-
takes occur in these credits or on
your paper please notify MS.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1891-01-08

The Elite Orchestra gave enter
tainmeuts in the Court House ON
Monday and "Wednesday evenings
of this week. They were cxtraordi-
nary musical treats, and illustrated
to what extent musical instruments
can be controlled when in the
hands of skillful performers. Their
music was Of such high order that
it required cultured ear to appre-
ciate it, and those who failcdto hear
them missed an opportunity of Il
lifetime
j. r. kearns, of Beavertown,
dropped in on us ON Monday and
told us in one continuous story that
80 Lad Tia, smallest horse iu Penn
sylyania, that it was - years old
and weighed only 1873! pounds; that
Ner Fees had II thrce-leggcd cali
and that George Drccsc had caught
II possum. After delivering himself
of this bit of intelligence he hurried
out to banter the first man he met
to trade anything from II tooth-pick
to II steam engine.
\ Lebanon constable has sued
two men who refused To assist in
making an arrest. The law pro-
yidcs that if any person, being re
quircd by any sheriff, coroner or
constable or any other officer Of the
commonwealth, shall neglect or re
fuse TO assist him in the execution
of his office in any criminal case Of
preservation of the peace, such per
son shall be guilty of Il misdcmcan-
or, and on conviction be sentenced
to an imprisonment not exceeding
one year, or 10 pay Il fine not eX-
cccdiug SlOo, or either or both, in
the discretion of the court.
\ poor, little, half-starved rabbit
came around the corner of the Cen
tral hotel on Tuesday noon on II
dead run, pursued by lot of boys
who We're trying to kill it with clods
of ice. The writer stepped between
Mr.. Cotton-tail and the boys and
begged them to desist, and he was
permitted to leasurely pursue his
way down the street to safe hid
ing. Let those who have mercy ex-
ercise it now ON the poor. harmless
creatures to whom life is also dear,
and which now, after IN almost
proyidential escape from gun and
dog, must live upon what they find
above the deep, cold snow.
j. Ward Diehl, editor of the Wat
sontown BIdde, was married New
Year day TO Miss Sadie G. Orwig,
daughter of Rev. 5. j. Orwig. pas
tor of the Lutheran church at Mont
gomery Station,-SWtbUry DdjiH
That Dichl is deli of II fellow,
and is n good deal harder to catch
than some fellows we've had to
deal with but had we known that
he was impetuous enough to go and
commit matrimony these hard times
we should have endeavored TO
divert him by wildly depicting the
horrors of double-team journalism.
We congratulate you however, Bro.
Diehl, upon your choice of life
partner, and hope you will always
give her position" in your heart
on first page, head of column, and
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1891-01-08
T EMS Of LOCAL INTEREST


John Bowersov, of Shamokin, and
b, sister Sovilla, of Hazelton are
home on visit.
Mai. T.. G. Hamilton, of Shamokin
was seen on our sti1e Friday of
last week.
Mr.. Allen Budd, of Elizabethville,
Dauphin county, spent several days
in town last week.
Miss Alice Bower, of Northumber-
,and, spent several days last week
with Jacob Gilbert's.
/ VI. X. Hassinger and wife return
ed on Tuesday from visit to rela-
.tives in Philadelphia.
Reed Jones. section boss on the
IS. Il l.. II. r., is confined to his house
with an affection of the throat.
Mrs. Jacob Steininger, residing
me mile north of town fell on the
,e short time ago and dislocated
Ter hip.
Harvey Stahlneckcr left for Lew
stown on Monday where he will
- the blacksmithing for livery
lan Yearick.
". II. Ripka, of Globe Mills re-
ped to Derry. Westmorland
nty on Friday to finish up an
er sand mill.
hen Joe Lumbard dies they
Id write for his cpitaph Here
les to show that he carried his
ipal weakness even into the
Ira II. Walter, of Franklin
ship, cut cash into his foot
ednesday before Christmas, in
of Christmas us we stated last
iUnio lady was so frightened
nake that her glossy black hair
lite rs snow. 1t was soon
to it's original color by
+ Renewer.
4 I Oiehl and wife, of Dodge
y Neb., are paying II visit to
4 Spangler' of this place, where
cir little -year-old daughter has
q ken seriously i'll with scarlet fever
Il We elsewhere print an article on
n o fence law which will be of inter
I to our farmers. 1t is terse and to
q point, as well rs from rs high
al authority rs can be found in
VI Istate.
Iilliam f.. Hackenborg, of Hal
I'll, Kan, writes us that the crops
bat section promise Il rich yield
aS pol. j. ID. Dreese last year sold
f4 lbushels of wheat and this year
81 has Sown 300 acres.
.hree corps of engineers are at
Tx surveying the 'osed new
toad along the West nix of the
pehanna. from Glenn 1T Station.
Shamokin Dam to Rockville,
Hes this 81 e of Harrisburg.
F"Tlose of our readers residing
He of Snyder county, who re-
Sheir paper this week marked
lRED in red ink, will take no.
Vat their paper will be discon-
ur SIS heard from them i'm
Einium hasrented his house
french Flats to Bonneville
lately of Elkhart, Ind. Mr..
h intends moving to Erie to
pre of an aged and childless
We have not learned what
bith proposes to do.
ont for big bargains as G..
teliu's will during the next
lays offer his whole stock of
goods, composed of Over
Suits, for men and boys,
Underwear, Hats, Caps, No
etc, etc, at cost for cash, so
hake room for the Spring
Monday morning the new
iypfiicers took their seats and
tdupon the duties of their of |
,They were Sheriff, Daniel
er; Commissioners, A. A.
~ II. j. Heiser and Jacob Nj.
n auditors, jeremiah Bower
Marburger and Eli p ortxline.
bmmissioners chose for their |
IF. @. Bowersox, and for
attorney James G. Grouse, |
Shie John S. Stetler was
ted Courthouse ianitor. |
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1891-01-08


PAXroSvMLE BE sure You write
1891 now
How many resolutions did you
make to break
Among those who made good use
of the holidays, we noticed the fol
lowing; Mrs. Frank Erb, of VIII.
transport, the guest of her father.
MIR Frantz. Ira Hurncr of Sun
bury. Miss Daisy Gift, of Sunburv
run out the full ticket ut home. Mr.
John Stcrner and wife spent Sun
day mt home. Mrs, Xcllucr and her
daughter Lena, Of Beaver Spring,
visited friends, John Swcugcl, of
{. i. G. spent his vacation at home.
Mrs Chas Mitchell visited Smbury.
Miss Maggie llaucr left for Sha.
moin last week
Election of Sunday school officer,
was held ON last Saturday evening
with the following Results: Supt
{. l.. Dcrr, Asst. Supt u. Il. Hm-
ncr, Treas. II. II. Attig, Librarians
Hctty Attig and Lottic Gift. 4 great
many of our parent, and children
too, do not attend Sunday school.
Woinyitc YOU all to come. Nowhere
can you spend an hour more prof
tably or pleasantly than in SUNDAY
school. We should all take an in
tcrest in this work.
A party from Alinc had I'M oyster
supper at Harvey Mitchclls last
Tuesday evening All had an enjoy
able time.
Prof. Billhardt will organize IL
singing class Mt this place on Satur-
lay. Let IA have II full house and
4 large class. We hope the young
people will use this opportunity.
CLAIRE.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1891-01-08
From the Minllnburg Telegraph.
Wedding Bells.

One of the prctticst weddings of
the season was solcmuizcd at the
Lutheran church, Hartlcton. on
Wednesday evening, Dee. -, when
Mr. Vim. c. Dale, telegraph op.
orator stationed at Altoona. Pa.
was married TO Mis-. Rose f., daugh
ter of Mr.. Jas. Mus5rr of Umtlcton.
Iho ceremony was performed by
Rev. Charles Schumo. of Iaurrltou.
IN the presence of ~ large number of
invited guests. Mis-, Dora Young.
OF Lcwlsburg, wa, bridesmaid. and
Mr. ID. J.. Glover, of Hartlcton.
groomSman Miss Bessie Musscr. u
siNtcrof the bride. and Miss Maudc
Misscr, of Millhcim, maids of hon.
on Tho ushcrs were J. y. Glover,
John Californian, Chas. Meyer and
Albert Mus,cr.
The bride was beautifully uttircd
IN II gown of cream albatross, trim.
med with velvet. The full veil wa,
drapcd most bccomingly and she
carried II bouquet of chry4anthe-
NUNS AMI Smilav. The bridesmaid
wore II cream cashmere.
After the ceremony the bridal
party were driven To the residence
OF the brides parents, whore, with
about one hundred friends and
relatives, II splendid supper awaited
them, to which all did ample Justice.
The following morning the happy
couple took the train for Philadel.
phia and other points.
\ reception was held ut the resi-
dcncc of the groom $ parents in IIur-
tlcton on Tuesday evening, Dee. 30.
To which only the immediate friends
of both families were invited.
We wish them long, happy and
prosperous hto.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-03-10


How much the heart may bear. aud yss not
breaki
How much the fesb may suirs-- AMI ugs die
1qocssion much II nny ralin or ache
Of sy1l or body brinas our eild more nigh.
Death ch"cscs his own tifnc. an that l. sworn
All evils Ray bc borne.
We shrink a5d shuGder ai the s1r,r..r's inife.
Nbose edge scctns searching for the guixcfinR
life.
Yet 90 cur scnse the liitier t,anrs reveal
Thai Tiill. ali5oagh The TREMBLING Gcsl l.c torn
Thu Also can be borne.
We sec a ssrrotg Fisinc ia urr way.
And try TO nse frssm the approaching n:
We seek son4r small escape. Nc kscep and pray.
But when the blow fails. then our hearts n
sin.
Not thai the pain l. % its slasrT3ess sl,orn.
Bot that IL can DC borne.
We wind Cur life about a.osher life.
We hold g. closer. doaft.r than our oHn.
Anon IL fAinis nnd falls ia deadly strife
leaving us giun.lci and siric1ea and alone:
But ahi we do not die with iho-s we mourn
This also can be borne.
Behold. We li-e tlrua-h all ihin-s famine.
thirSG.
Bercav,moni- T.ain: all rrSef and rriscry.
All woe and sSrrOE. life inflicts iis Eofrs
On soul and Dsdy-bui nc cannot dio.
Though W. ~ sick and tired and faint and
Nu-a-
Lo. al things csa b. borne.
-tlarcuct Percy.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-03-10
The r.nai va.

E-s. Greathead-what kept ycz so
lac .; that meeting:
tir. Grca;heai-I hai 20 draw mp a
long ~; II resolutions FOR publication
complimenting Mr. Bz,lhead's great eff
cheney as 4 member Of the board. and
expressing our heartfelt regret at losing
his invaluable aid AID counsel.
''Of al things, Why. yoa and the rest
have been lighting for the last three
months 20 g; him o1;: ot the b1a;d.-
Yes; bai tonight he resigned volan-
tarl!y. New York Weekly.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-03-10
lie Was weAry.

the porter Of Pullman palace car
stood outside the Third street depot the
other day, leaning against q porch col
uInn with his arms folded Two oolored
men coming down the stree; caught sight
Of him and halted. and the frst OBJ
served:
''SoIne folks would reckon hs owne.l
dat big depot
But he doan'.-
''So. He doan' eien oyn ae rail
roads
Nor he doan' own De lyar on which
he runs
No
They were silent for a minute or two
as they looked across at him. and then
the first remarked:
He doan' eben own Misser pullrnan.-
mo"
"All dere J. abou; IL + dat when de
train j. about 20 90 out Misser Pullman
comes down an say-. 'tiawre. wish
yOl be second boss H. ,iis l,var 10 Buf-
falo an back, an ii gii YOU 20 doIlars.'
An Gawge gOes wid Je kyzr. an den
comes back an leans up agin de depot.
an wants Everybody 10 take him for de
biggest man in Detroit shoe. II makes
me tired Detroit Free Press.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-03-10

The Indiana house OF Representatives
has adopted a resolution insiEucting the
state representatives in congress TO urge
the passage Of bill providing for the
appointment of an additional member
OF the presidents cabinet, ~ be known
As the commissioner Of labor.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-03-10
a Late Df-coterr.

Didn't you take me foT b-..er or for
worseS
Il took You for better. and I find that
You couldn't have been worse. Lowell
Citizen.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-03-10
lcase.

New O.ssa Bov-Dere's man outside
rs says he's got r clse he'd like te- show
Yer. Shall tel IA ter walk IL:
L2wycr Seedy-A cs.se, D. want
him 10 walk IL: No. boy; tell him 10 fiy
in, and Won want 10 be quick about it
too. = retainer means tlie frs: dinner
I've had for month. Become,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-03-10
Do Yea csrgAI

Dontcelay. Take Kemps 3A,ssn, the
beat cough cure. II viii cure your
coughs and colds. II viii cure pains in
The chest. IL will cure influenza and
bronchitis and al diseases pertaining 20
the lungs because ii is t. pure baissuu.
hold IL TO The light and see how clear and
thick IL is- You viii sec the excellent
eneci sitter taking the 6rtt dose. Large
bottles 30. and ei.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-03-10

being BUSINESS
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-07-16
Potosi.

Mrs. j. W. Seaton and grandson
Harry Hustled left last week for visit
with her daughter Mrs. Robt. Cochrane
at Duluth.
Mic Schumacher has purchased the
Lewis house on South Main st. and is
improving it in grand shape. Adam
Schumacher is also building an addition
and making various other improvements
on his residence.
w. II. Hunt and wife, II. c. Dudley
and wife and Miss Minnie jackson spent
last week at Green river angling for
trout.
Street commissioner Jackson has a
force of men at work rebuilding the side
walk on Main Street.
Mr. All Miller of Lancaster formerly
the accommodating stage driver between
that city and Potosi, was shaking hands
with his many friends here last Friday.
Joe Eslinger one of Potosi's most es-
Unable young men who has been at
work in Dubuque the past two years is
spending few weeks with his parents.
The Ladies Aid Society will meet
with Mrs Frank Beinert on Thursday
afternoon July 23rd.
Miss Cora Kinney returned to her
home in Dubuque on Tuesday after a
weeks visit with relatives and friends.
Mrs, D, G. Seaton is improving the
appearance of her residence with the
addition of new poarch.
/. Plat and family, j. Fure and fam
lily, Misses Louise and Mary Sehmith.
Messrs George Darrah and Roy Sprague
took in the sights of Lancaster on Sun
day.
Mr. and Mrs. H. c. Dudley and little
son Charley of Dubuque returned home
on Tuesday after pleasant visit with
w. H. Hunts family and other friends.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-07-16
AlMosrIEA1AL ACCIDENT

A telegram came TO this city Saturday
stating that Miss Rosa Andrew, sister
of Mrs. Chas. Mayer had been accident
ally shot.
The young lady lives at Livingston.
and at the time of the accident was at
her brother Georges house. two and
one-half miles from Livingston. At
the noon hour the hired boy took up a
small rifle and discharged it at target
in the yard, whereupon Miss Annie Hill
domestic of the house, expressed de-
sire to shoot at the mark also. At first
no cartridges could be found. but another
young msn there happened to have a
box and the gun was reloaded.
Miss Hill took the gun and called Miss
Andrew to came out and see her shoot.
and as she appeared around the cor
ner of the house the gun went off lodge
ing the ball in the Lead of the second
young lady. The ball entered the scalp
on the left of the front of the skull near
the top. and was flattened and shattered
by coming in contact with the bone.
Part of the ball passed over the skull
bone and portion penetrated the bone.
but was safely removed by Drs. Van
Dusen of Montfort and Cooking of Liv-
ingston.
Miss Andrew was well acquainted in
this city where she has hosts of friends
who will be glad to hear she is improv-
ing.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-07-16

Late reports of the haIlstorm near
Cassville July 2d. show an immense
amount of damage done and many left
destitute. The loss is estimated at S25.
w. falling principally on small farm
ers' who viii find it hard to get along
TINS winter without some assistance.
The storm kept along the ridge a mile
and half north of Cassville. was about
mile broad and ten miles long. Those
who lost all their crops were Nicklaus
Willcomme. Anton Bauch, Bernhard
Giezen. NichlauS Volantin. Phil Kirseh-
baum. John Kirschbaum, John Scholl.
Christian kirschbaum and Ferdinand
kopPen. Herman Koppen, Joseph
Brewer and John Weber will lose three
tourths of their crops; Wesley Williams,
George Fishhofer. VIM. Phynge and
Lewis Groom lose one half their crops.
while Enoch Groom, Henry West.
Samuel Okey. Charles and Petty Bur
rows and many others whose names
could not be learned lose half their
small grains.
Herman Grimm, Samuel w. Ookey
and VIM. Klinkhsmmer, members of
the Cassville Board of Supervisors have
petitioned the Governor for aid, and if
this does not bring relief some appeal
will be made to Grant County. Mr..
Grimm states that it took two days to
examine the stricken district, and that
in most cases the distraction was COM
plete. In the corn fields holes an inch
in diameter and two inches deep were
bored by the hail, and that up to Satur-
day buckets full of hail were brought
into Cassville.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-07-16
Hazel Green


Last Wednesday, quite a few Of our
citizens took in the picnic over at horse
shoe bend. near Benton, Wis. A good
part OF the village bad been invited and
many responded, so that a goodly num-
Der went. Those who went there re-
port very good time. Fun and amuse-
ment joined with plenty of good victuals
did not seem to dampan any spirit if we
Judge OF the way they came home.
Brimful of life and music, good for the
picnic, for such is life.
Thursday evening few friends gath
cred at the Empire House. to spend the
evening with Miss Lunt who has been
working in Miss Nj. Corneilson millin-
cry store, and was about to return to
Chicago. They spent pleasant even
ing and Miss Lunt returned home Fri
day.
Mr.. Mason has had his house painted
and intends putting up a new fence
Whlch VIII improve the place.
Quarterly service were held in the P.
NJ. church last Sunday, pulpit filled by
the pastor, Rev. T. W. Barber, also in
the NJ. +. church, quarterly service were
held when Rev. Rowe, preached in the
morning, and Elder Wheeler in the
evening.
Business meetings of the above
churches were held at NJ. +. Friday.
T. M. Saturday.
Mr.. James Tregenza, of Galena. was
in town Saturday.
Mrs. Diliey, of Hastings Neb is visit
ting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Johns.
Work has been started on the new
town hall. Mr.. Hooking of Buncombe
has the JOB. Teams are employed haul
ing rock for the foundation. Some of
the lumber has been hauled &c. When
the town of Hazel Green can and will
spend $1,000 in a town hall. it does not
look like she was dead. Boom her up
and build good hall, for it is needed
very badly here.
j. Trewartha is building a new hay
shed. MEMO.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-07-16

by George Walker ran sgainst her
knocking her down. and the wheel of
the buggy passed over her limbs. The
driver did not see the little one until
too late to check the team. aside from
several hard bruises she was not badly
hurt.
The Grant County Agricultural So
ciety met in their room in the Court
House Saturday to talk over business
and make some arrangements regard
ing the county Fair which will be held
Sept. l6-17-lS. They decided 10 do
some repairing on the stables and build
some new ones A new feature was
added which will doubtless prove a
successful undertaking. Under the
management of the County Superin-
tendept, an elecutionary contest will be
made prominent attraction of the next
meeting. $40 have been voted to be
given in premiums to the contestants.
There will probably be two classes,
made up of High School students and
common school students, those from
higher institutions will be barred out.
Fuller particulars will be given later.