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The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1895-10-03
Another School Board Can't Agree.

A petition was presented to Judge
Mcclure recently, signed by six res
idents of New Berlin asking the
court to declare vacant the seats of
the school board of New Berlin, con-
sisting Of the following members :
Francis Bause, president; George
Horlacher, secretary; d. r. Roth
rock, treasurer Jesse Cornelius,
Abraham Brouse and Lewis Leb-
kecher, aud to appoint others in
their stead until the next annual
election. The schools of New Ber-
lin opened on September 10th, ex-
cept the primary school, for which
no teacher was chosen by the board.
A number of ballots were taken for
the candidates, but it always result
ed in no election as no candidate got
a majority of the whole number of
the directors. A rule was granted
on the school directors to show cause
why their seats should not be de-
clared vacant.
The twenty-sixth annual session
of the East German Conference,
United Brethren in Christ, will be
held in the city of Allentown, next
week. The session will begin on
Wednesday, Oct. End, at 2 p. NJ,
and continue until the 9th. Bishop
j. S. Mills, d. D., Ph. d., of Eu-
gene, Oregon, will preside. A large
attendance of delegates, both minis
terial and lay. are expected to be
present. Rev. Oscar G. Romig, Of
Fremont. pastor of the U. b.
churches in this vicinity, accompa.
MED by M. Michael Gabel of Rich.
field, left on Tuesday for the
Conference.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1895-10-03
A Victim Of a Practical Joke.

On Saturday afternoon II. ID.
Stahlnecker, the blacksmith at the
West end OF the borough, and War
rem Bowersox, a son of Curtin Bow.
ersox, as Joke poured a strong
acid down the back of John Wagner.
the twelve year old son of Lank
Wagner. The acid used is sim
liar to sulphuric acid and had
been utilized by the blacksmith to
burn corns out of horses hoofs. In
a few minutes after the acid had
been applied to the boy the solution
ate the seat out of the boys trousers
and began gnawing at his flesh.
Any person can imagine the amount
OF pain the boy endured when it is
known that single drop of undilut-
ed acid applied to human flesh
causes pain that endures for an
hour. For a time it was feared the
boy would lose his life. but hopes
are now entertained for the boys
recovery. tits dangerous to fool
with hydrocholoric, nitric or sui
phuric acid and as yet no one knows
what may result from this unwar-
ranted and unjustified attempt to
play a practical Joke.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1895-10-03
Log catchers Beaten
From Sunhury Item.

From Sunbury Item.
A case of considerable interest to
lumbermen and log catchers living
along the river, was tried in the Sny-
der county court in Middleburg this
week. IL was test case aud for the
time being settled several others in
which the same principals are involv-
ed. Ii was replevin suit brought
by Ed. M. Hummel against &. p.
Fisher, n. 8. Fisher, s. A. Sterner,
j. II. Bailey, Il. II. Smith and III. w.
Haupt of Selinsgrove. The writ OF
replevin was Issued to recover the
possession Of a large lot OF logs that
were caught in the flood of "a when
the Williamsport boom broke and
millions Of feet OF logs and lumber
were swept down the Susquehanna
river. The logs in dispute were So
cured on the west bank of the river
at Selinsgrove.
Some time after the froshet,
agents OF the Lumbermen's Ex-
change, Of Williamsport, were sent
out to hunt up oil the logs that were
caught along the river, with instruc-
tions to pay the catchers and salvage
due them according to the exchanges
understanding Of the law, which is
fifty cents per 1000 feet. Here is
where the dispute arose. The log
catchers refused to settle, at that
rate, demanding fifty cents per log.
Not being able to settle, the logs
were sold by the Lumbermen's Ex-
change to Ed. M. Hummel and to
get possession Of them he resorted
to the replevin proceedings.
The trial OF the case did not reach
the real point so as to decide what
the legal price for catching logs is,
as it was cut short by reason of some
material irrei ularity in the filing of
the list of log before justice OF tn"
peace Md -S6 ad..srtisirs yos -..,.
same as is provided by Act OF As
sembly. On account of these de-
fects the defendants were not able
to get that part of their evidence be-
fore the jury and proved fatal to the
cause of the catchers, consequently,
the court directed verdict in favor
of the plaintiff aud against the de-
PENDANTS.
The plaintiff was represented by
attorneys A. w. Potter, of Selins-
grove, Ex-Judge Bucher, of Lewis
burg, and Attorney General McCor-
mick, of Williamsport. The defen-
dants' attorneys were Charles Hover
and George w. Long, Esq, of Se-
linsgrove.
The defendants attorneys say
they will take the case to the Super.
ior court.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1895-10-03
A SAD CASE
Jesse MOraingstor MStantly Killed.

Huntington News. Sept. 90.
One Of the saddest accidents that
We have been called on to chronicle
for many day, occurred at the resi-
dence of Adam Morningstar, in Ju-
niata township, yesterday afternoon
about 8 o'clock, resulting in the al
most instant death OF his son Jesse
A. Morning gstur, under most peculiar
circumstances.
The day had been looked forward
to with many pleasurable anticipa-
tions, it being the date set for the
marriage of Jesse Morningstar and
Miss Mary t., daughter of james
Bowser, Of the same township. The
friends and relatives of the young
couple began to gather early in the
day, and the wedding was duly cele-
brated shortly after o'clock, Rev.
A. II. Lambert, OF this place, ofiici-
ating. After the wedding dinner
was over the young folks were en-
ioyiug themselves in various ways,
when Robert Morningstar proposed
to his brother-in.law, George b.
Sponeybarger, OF this place. that
they get their guns and go up an ad-
iacent hollow to look for game. The
guns were procured and loaded, and
as they were passing The house the
bride Of an hour made remark to
MIR. Sponeybarger to hand me that
gun, till l show you how to shoot q
turkey" Mrs. Morningstar was sit
ting on her husbands knee at an
open window, her one arm being
around his neck at the time. Mr..
Sponeybarger essayed to reach her
the gun, and when the muzzle had
almost approached her hand,
through some manner the weapon
was diseharged, the load, "a No, 4
shell, holding an average of130 shot.
No. IL guage) striking young Morn
ingstar almost squarely in the centre
Of the forehead, blowing away a
large portion of the skull and scat
tering his brains all over the room.
The wife, guests and all were hor-
rified at the occurrence, and mes
senger was hurriedly dispatched to
this place. Coroner Greenberg and
DIR. G. G. Harman were soon en-
route and on arriving at Mr.. Morn
ingstars' found the dead man just as
he had fallen when struck by the
shot. The circumstances of the case
being purely accidental, no inquest
was deemed necessary, and the body
was turned over to the proper per-
sons for burial.
The accident has cast gloom ov-
or the community, and nothing but
words of sympathy for the distress
ed participants was heard.
Deceased was born Sept. 20, 1876.
The funeral services will be held at
the home of Mr.. Morningstar at 9 a.
m. Friday, and interment will be
held at Hawn's cemetery.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1895-10-03
CENTREVILLE.

On the 3Oth, inst. in Centre Twp,
Libbie, wife of Jonathan S. Binga-
man, ,died,aged about SO yrs. . Fred
got bite on Saturday. f. b. Bolig
accompanied by G. Il. Sampsell,
candidate for sheriff, while fishing
for bass in Kerr's dam. caught a
lizard or alligator or resembling such
and is over two feet long. Fred
says the animal is alive and doing
well.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1895-10-03

sr CLEANS the following in
from the Scientific Ame, =
potato OF monstrous size
by j. B. Swan of Love
This huge vegetable
is % inches long. IA in
and is said to weigh 50
which is equivalent to IL
ordinary potatoes. It is
9gie Murphy variety. ex.
quality and prolific in
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1895-10-03
Free ToNiagara Falls and Return.

Take the letters contained in
W-o-M-A-N-K-I-N-D and arrange so as
to make as many small words as DOS
sible, using the same letter in tho
construction Of any word no more
times than it is contained in wo.
-t-;-
The publishers OF ladies Eysry
Saturday will give free trip to
Niagara Falls and return (from the
home OF the sender) including one
weeks board at II first-class hotel.
or Its equivalent in cash to the first
person forwarding list of not less
than thirty words as directed above.
A First-Class Bicycle (pneumatic
tire) for either girl or boy, to the
first person sending list of twenty
five words as above.
A Beautiful Music Box playing
ten tunes to the first person send.
ing list of twenty words as above,
and one hundred other articles Of
udtue as Favors or Rewards in order
OF merit as received.
Send. three two-cent stamps for
copy OF thirty-two page illustrated
Newspaper for Women, containing
full particulars of the Leisure Hour
Circle Word Building Exercises for
bright people. The address of The
Ladies' EUery Saturday is 80 South
Seventh Street. Philadelphia. Pa.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1895-10-03
LIABILITIES

l. j. y. THOMPSON. Jr.. Cashier of the above
nauled Dnhk, 40 sOlcmnly swear that the above
statement Is true TO the best Of my knowicdgr
and belief
J. N THOMSON. Jr.. Cashier.
subscribed aud sworn ~ before me this ist
day Of oct 1925.
o., - J,G. wEIsER. Notary Public.
CosRRcr-Attest.
q. ALFRED sCHoCH.
T. j. SMITH.
W. W. wITTENMYRR.
Directors.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1895-10-03

STOVES STOVES If you need
any thing in the line of Stoves you
can save from 2 to 6 dollars by com
ing to us to buy. We have full
line of the very latest improved
Stoves, Ranges and Heaters in stock,
also Spouting, Roofing and Stove
repairs at the lowest prices. Come
and see our stock before buying
elsewhere. Shop close to the rail
road station.
SHANNON & MATTER,
tt. Swineford, Pa.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1895-10-03
Acknowledgment.
Lebanon, Pa, Aug. 20, .,

Lebanon, Pa, Aug. 20, '95.
g. L. CoNDoN, ESD
Dear Sir: We enclose herewith
check for $500 in payment of crayon
you made for mother. We are very
much pleased with the work and
mother expects getting up a club of
dozen or more, and il successful,
you may expect nice order this
fall. Yours truly,
W: A. RAUoH for Barbara Rauch.
l0-3.3t.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1895-10-03
MS of LOCAL INTEREST
orc il ]. Frosti He is nearly

re is j. Frosti He is nearly
.kes sand to propose, but it
rocks to marry.
weather is n changeable as
inions of politicians.
y Snyder county people at
the Lewisburg Fair.
ia. Lumbard visited her
ters in this place last week.
Is. Shoes and Clothing in
Variety at Maurer's, New Ber-
!. Grouse Of Smyrna, Delaware,
\ visit to Middleburgh last
be Mcclure and Reporter
| made a pleasant call at this
ast week.
kdam G. Spsngler, Dentist OF
krove, visited his relatives in
Sver Sunday.
at W. w. Wittenmyer's Store
oice Dress Goods, Calicoes,
| Underware. etc.
Ice delegation Of Middleburgh
attended the show at Selins-
bn Saturday.
new goods at L. Dunkelberg-
llinery are open to inspection.
see and learn Of the bargains.
!. Renninger, operator at
by, and his young wife, ere
the formers parents in
brd.
es' Cloaks and Capes, all the
Fall and Winter styles, can be
rock bottom prices at +. II.
Ps, New Berlin.
biller with his stove pipe hat.
os6E111 - snedloAl roots
led through the streets OF
burgh last week.
Libbie Dunkleberger has re-
her Fall and Winter Goods
Inspection of which, she in
r patrons and customers.
el J. Pawling, Esq, had his
e before the jury last week.
talented young man and his
has many bright promises.
.R FoR SALE.-A Cleveland
is offered for sale at H. H.
, Jewelry Store. Cost 800.
be sold to the first cash
br 500.
70 Y. II. Wagner of Kratzer-
in attendance at court last
MIR. Wagner is, we are told,
|st justice in continual SER
|he county. He has served
years.
All who left watches and
Philip Swineford's Jewelry
, repairs shall be removed
rs or the same will be sold at
Rle for the charges for re-
j. G. SwINEFoRD,
Administrator
Hill editor OF the Sunbury
3 called to Middleburgh last
attend court as O witness.
came to see us frequently
pre-. He is a wide awake
|er man.
pm meeting of the Christian
p Societies of the town was
be Lutheran church. After
ICES, the united bodies met
Pformed church and listen.
able sermon by Rev. s. S.
p Sunday evening.
p.-Canvassing agent for
pity in Penna. for sale oi
and other articles. Salary
Exclusive territory. Re,
lation and security requir.
Pies A No. l. New Digestion
lngton, N. j.
sr CLEANS the following in,
from the Scientific Ame,
potato OF monstrous siz,
by j. b. Swan of Love
This huge vegetable
is 2s inches long. IA il
and is said to weigh 8,
which is equivalent to Il
ordinary potatoes. 1t il
ggie Murphy variety, OK
quality and prolific il
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1895-10-03

In case Of sudden colds, aud for
coughs oflong standing. take Ayers
Cherry Pectoral.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1895-10-03
BANK STATEMENT,

report OF the Condition of the First National
Bank Of Middlcburgh ~ Mlddlcburrh In the
slate OF pennsylvania, nj the close of business
Sept.2s, lSp5i
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1895-10-03
RESOURCES.

Loan Loans ana discounts. ................ tla3O9T.o2
p'SgiWulS' secured ana unscCurcd... 20.1g
Y, y HOndS 90 secure CirCulItiun,,,,,.. I5nnO1
Premiums on u. :. Bonds. lODOO
county Bonds, ds,..................,,..
BANK bahklng- house furniture. and fixtures i3,9ii.i3
Othcr real estate and mortgages owned
Due IRON National Banks mot Reserve
Agentsl :..;;..... .............. 2s3.5G
Que from state Banks and bankers .. 33Gg n;
Que rom approved reserve agents.. eSbTIII
ShccRs ana other cash itcms.......... asl G
Notes oi other National Banks....... Ql;0uO
Frictlon.l paper currency ,nCklCs and
.,.,., cents s.....,;........,...... 2H.S!
LAWFUL MONEY RESERVE IN BiNK
VIZ:
Sp'Oic .'...'.s...,.....l233i00
IFkiu-Fndrr nuteS..... 5g,OuU iS 9lT M
hcuelnptlon fund with l.. \. Treasurer
% per cent. OF clrCulatiOn)....,. GI5n
TorAL'.................. sa9, 1919
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock paid adin.......,...... s,n ooo M
' TE Eg5 E uiu ';.......,........... il.0OOO0
Undivided profits, less expenses and
tiN'n pulu '.....,................... 9T9i.5t
NhtlOha BANK notes Outstanding,,,,,. l3lDDND
que 10 other National banks. .......... 3,6si2g
Individual deposits subject
u, to check. eck.;;..:"...Y. O7932ii
NJ pCslt. slt.;;;::.....;...... H2I5.2s
.,. ... ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS tal2 1910
STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
SNYDER COUNTY, ~: I
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1895-06-13

JUNIOR Brown aud party of frienGs
are going cut 10 the wonderful linn,
stone cavern ON his farm ard will Ia
Joined there 10y some Eairnont and
Pittsborg people. They are going to
make thorough exploration OF the
eeautiful cave and have n number OF
Hash light views taken OF the interior.
The trip viii De made this or next
week.
Mr.. John = Ritenour, one OF the
editors of the Pittsburgh Post, was in
kingwood last Saturday and SUNDAY.
visiting relatives Ee is related To Mrs.
Libby Potter and Robert Shnw's family
OF near town. MIR R,tenour is an old
Prestonian having been born near
Brandonville lie came across THO
country from Uniontown. Where hc
has brother in business The drive
this time of the year. with good
team, Is very pleasant and no was en-
joying it hugely
George W. Arnold, OF Cdrinth, has
been here this week as the architect in
charge OF the repairs ON the court
house. Hon. john T. Jones' presiden I
OF the county court, Is also assisting
with the supervision of the work and a
good job is beng done. rs Mr. Joncs
can be depended on To have IL dono
right. 1t Is Sfpectcd that the work
will be completed this week and every
thing In good shape before conrt con
venes. Mr.. Jones says the building
Will bc safer now than ever and last
for many years
IIeros Won Borckc, the six-foot four;
inches Prussian, who was chief OF stat
for Lieut.. Gen. j. Il. Il. Stuart, died in
berlin last Monday. no was one Of tho
oraSest OF men, and his immense fgur6
at the head OF n cavalry charge was
ono OF the picturesque visions of the
war. He had an immense sword which
waA, presented him by the Common
wealth of Virginia, and which no or
dinary man could lift He came To
this country at the Yorktown Central
celebration and came To Stanuton TO
pay his respects 10 the widow OF the
great cavalry commander MR.. j. II. r..
Stuart Those who met him then were
charmed with him. After he returned
To Germany he wrote book on thu
civil war and his personal expcrien CO
under the greal cavalry commander. -
Staunton indicator.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1895-06-13
Comprehensive Commentary On tss s!hl,,

containing the Text according TO the
authorized version; Scott's Marginal
References; Mathew lleury's Common
tary with extensive explanatory, criti-
cal and pathological notes from Scott.
poddridge, Gin. Adam Clark. Patrick,
Poole, Lnwth. Burder, Hammer, Calmet,
Stuart, Robinson. Bush, Bloomfield and
many other writers on the Scripture.
editeu by Rev. William jerks, ID. -.
The whole SGT of five volumes is en-
bellished with maps and wood-cuts,
illustrative of Scripture manners. Gus
toms and antiquities. The set is finely
bound in calf and contains about 1000
pages in all, making splendid addi-
ton To any library. The books are lust
from the publishing house and never
oecn used yet but as we have two sets
will sell one at one-third the regular
price. Call at this office and examine
the books for yourself, or write for
price aid further information. Price
too low Tor publication
Don't delay II you want these books,
Tor somebody will get u bargain
Address
THE ARGUS Kingwood, w. Va.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1895-06-13

THE ARGUs building is now the
handsomest and most attractive
structure on Price Street aud when
the basement and Foundation ls
completed and tho heater placed
therein, with registers in every
room. it will DC the most complete
aud best arranged public building
IN town. The new coats Of paint
greatly improves the appearance OF
the building, and the Postofiice
and ARGUS Office are now In the
most elegant quarters they ever &C.
cupied,
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1895-06-13

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
When she was a Child. she cried for Cas,orsa.
When she became Miss she chung to Castoria.
When she had Children, she gave them CASTOR
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1895-06-13

Hiss Abbie Bower, IF this place,
is nov canvassirg for a very vala-
able aud interesting history of the
"Wsr in the East" being an ac-
count of the late trouble between
China and Japan. The book is
handsomely illustrated and nicely
bound and the price very low. 1t
is published by the Monarch Book
Company OF Philadelphia aud Miss
Bower has taken quite a number OF
orders for the book.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1895-06-13

There was big law suit down at
Albrightsville Monday, in the Jus
tice Court of Squire Mason. The
parties ut law were Jack Whetsell
and Grant Whitehair and the
amount in controversy was eighty
cents. The case caused much in
terest and amusement and the pro.
ceedings were as lively as an old
fashioned Irish wake. Some Of the
women witnesses engaged IN n war
OF words and the mea had their
coats of and about to fight it out.
We failed to learn how the Justice
decided the case, but think both
parties lost Oh it.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1895-06-13

a special meeting Of the Exeoa-
tive Committee of the Soldiers Re-
uuion, to De held at Terra Alta this
year, is called to meet in king~ood,
saturday, June 22, at IL O'Clock.
to complete arrangements for the
coming Reunion.
General Agent wanted for Pres
ton coenty. for particulars address
with stamp for reply, @. A. LAW
RENEE, Wheeling, w. Va. limo.
The Young man. from Iowa, who
says his name is Frank Perry and
was taken to the County InfirmarS
last week, sick and helpless, soon
developed case Of typhoid fever.
DR.. james Ii. Aanown has been at
tending him.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1895-06-13
She Was willing.

Draper ForIney 23, and lisa Sig
ley 20.
f. 0. Shaifer 20, and Birdie ".
GribOle 20.
Joseph IL. banks 81, and Bridget
NJ. Pyics %.
Buckner Fairfax u, and Lydia
Logan Is.
Milton l. Hoff 10, aud Margaret
Messenger 23.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1895-06-13

The Wheeling Register gave the
West Virginia Bankers Association,
which met in that city this week the
following Welcome
Welcome, ye mon Of shekels, We
money spiners, ye handlers of the
rhino and jugglers Of the coin,
welcome, ye lucre merchants, 70
professors of the long green, We
dealers in soup and dough, ye ex-
ponents Of the wherewith, welcome,
ye tanners Of the tOadskIn, We
workers in tin, ye raisers OF the
root. cultiyaters Of the needful and
whetters CT the blunt, welcome, We
gatherers Of samoleons and rakers
Of skads and sinners, ye devotees Of
spondulix and changers Of cbink,
We guardians Of teasure and keepers
Of rock and pelf, 20 salt miners and
wampum dealers, ye collectors OF
cadewy and mopus, ye jugglefs Of
the fimsY, iailors Of the precious
and ladders OF the glue thrice
welcome to Wheeling.
The town is yours. May your
use Of it be TO your liking aud your
stay profitable, a pleasure and Joy
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1895-06-13
ROOFING


Something new. IL is fire proof
Acid proof-Rain proof Wind
proof Odorlcss--No paint reqnir-
ed-AnyOne can put it on-Pef-
fectly olean--Suitablo for any build
ing Cheap. Call and see It. Also
Steel. Tin and Felt Roofing on hand
40 bottom prices.
MONROE & JACKSON. Hardware.
kingwoOd, w. Va.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1895-06-13

1t is strange how religion affects
some people, and IN some cases we
have our doubts whether it is for
good or bad. For instance, we
know family, not very far from
this town, who all got religion last
winter and were all baptized not
long since, and the next day came
i'll aud ordered their papers stopped,
and are now taking no paper at all.
Before this they took both the
papers published here, but one of
the family came in next day after
the baptizing and ordered both dis
continued, and without paying
what was back, either. We have
our doubts about that brand of re-
ligion, and hope there is no more
OF it on tap anywhere.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1895-06-13
a RARE BARGAIN

ANY minister or Bible student can
secure Big bargain at this office by
calling or addressing us at once. We
have for sale u handsome bound set
of the