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The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-12-24
TIRED SALESWOMEN.
EMPLOYERS SHOULD BE MORE
CONSl0ERATE.
Interesting Statement by . Young Lady
In Brooklyn.

In the vast retail establishments of
large cities, many women are en-.
ployed as saleswomen.
Men formerly held the positions that
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-12-24
BURCAM CONChVB AND DROP,

Without any rubber or felt 10 De-
ome hand bv out of door exposure.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-12-24

! have received great houcnt from tho trrao
months treatment have taken from DR. salu.
FOR which feel very grateful L. h. Ior.,r
Butler, Butler CO., Pa Aug. lst lsy6.
The Press., 1896-03-05
THE CONNECTICUT MUTUAL
 LIFE.

The half century mark in the history of the Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Company has been reached, and the re- port of the company, printed elsewhere, signaliZlng the event, is of interest. The company was chartered by the COnnecti- cut legislature in 1846 and began business soon afterward. Nineteen of the original five hundred policy holders are still liv- ing. The policies of these men are still in force after period of fifty years. The company from the outset of it's career has maintained decided policy in regard to the character of the risks to be taken and carried. The Connecticut Mutual has not made kiting excursions abroad to swell it's roll of policy-holders, and has had no occasion, like it's New York competitors, to ask for retaliatory legislation. The company has restricted it's business to our own country. From the time of it's or ganization to January 1, 1896, the compa. ny has received in premiums $187, ,369,. 569; in interest $73, ,553, ,323; in rents $6,804 ,846; balance in profit and loss $985, ,079, making total of $268, ,Sl7 The company in fifty years has paid 26,. 37O death clai.n the sums disbursed on that account being $S5, ,OO9, ,788. The number of matured endowments paid dur ing the period ill question is 6,552, invOlv- ing the disbursement of $13, 166,S10 The sum of $54, ,692, ,1O5 has been paid in divi- l +< 10 fO policy-holders on account of surrendered policies, is $23, ,044, 482. In the fifty years the total outlay in the way of expenses has been $23, ,479, 1886, considerably less than $5O0, ,000 year. The company has paid in taxes $8, 556, ,224. The total ex- penditures, involving every outlay since the company was organized, aggregate $207, ,947, ,796. This leaves a balance O1 more than sixty and three-fourths mil lions of dollars in the company's treasury at the end of the half century. Expressed in terms of one year each the company has made more than $1 100000 annually for the policy-holders. From legal and governmental point of view the COnnec. ticut Mutual Life is far stronger than the report shows. On all business written by the company since April 1, 1892, it has assumed only per cent. as the basis O1 calculation, while per cent. IS the leSa and authorized interest. That is under the standard of Connecticut and Massa- chusetts the company is required to com
 pute its liabilities on the assumption tn al it can earn per cent. annual interest Making the computation on the lower standard necessarily increases the liabili ties of the company. The increase in the Connecticut Mutual Life's case is not fal from $1,OOO,OOO. Expressed in other words, the company is $1,O0O,O00 better off than it's figures show. The surplus tC policy-holders, as the annual statemen
 shows, is $7,O96,256. No company il the country has an abler management than tha C0nnecticut MntnaL
The Press., 1896-03-05
Highest of all in Leavenng Power-Latest U. S. Govt Report R@!aa!l. @!a!. Rak!HG RS%aSGF
 AR6OKRJTRWX DIRE
ABSOLUTELY PURE

HE TELEPHoNED To Ills DOG,-A good of the long distance telephone. The day the line was opened to Merrill, Wis, 8 Chicago man, hunting in the northern woods, came into town and learned of the "sound-proof" booths and had hinse put into communication with his fhmilv. As they had telephone at the house the task was small one. He chatted with his wife, told her fish story, at which she might smile without embarrassing him, since he could not see the sign of incredulity, talked with his boy and girl, and then called for ''Gyp."
 "Gyp" was a setter a great family pet, which had been left behind because of an accident, which rendered him lame. "Gyp" was called to the telephone, and he stood on a chair, his forefeet on the back, and his mistress held the transmit ter to his ear
 Hello, 'Gyp!'" called the master from Merrill. And the dog in Chicago pricked up his ears and whined. The master whistled cheerfully, and the setter parked directly into the receiver. He knew his masters voice, and the whistle as well, and the master cheered him by ready laughter at the prompt and eager reply.
 It was worth the $2.4O it cost.
 CONDENSED TEsTIMoNY.- B. Hood, Broker and Manufacturers Agent, Co., lumbus, Ohio, certifies that Dr. Kings New Discovery has no equal as a Cough remedy. J. D. Brown, Prop, St. James Hotel, Ft. Wayne, Ind, testifies that he was cured of Cough of two years stand ing, caused by La Grippe, by Dr.. Kings New Discovery. B. F. Merrill, Bald winsville, Mass, says that he has used and recommended it, and never knew it to fail, and would rather have it than any doctor, because it always cures. Mrs. Hemming. 222 E. 18th St., Chicago, al- ways keeps it at hand, and has no fear of Group, because it instantly relieves. Free Trial Bottles at E. K Taft's Drug Store. 8
The Press., 1896-03-05

DID You EVER try Electric Bitters as a remedy for your troubles? If not, get a bottle now and get relief This medicine has been found to be peculiarly adapted to the relief and cure of all Female Com plaints, exerting wonderful direct infiu- ence in giving strength and tone to the organs. If you have Loss of Appetite, Constipation, Headache, Painting Spells, or are Nervous, Sleepless, Excitable, Melancholy or troubled with Dizzy Spells, Electric Bitters is the medicine you need. Health and Strength are guaranteed by it's use. Fifty cents and $1.O0 at E. K. Taft's Dlug Store. 3
The Press., 1896-03-05

J. w. Pierce, Republic, Ia., says; 'I have used One Minute Cough Cure in my family and for myself, with results so en- tirely satisfactory that I can hardly find word9 to express myself as to it's merit I Tfill never fail to recommend 1t to oth- CTS, on every occasion that presents it. self. w. D. Heald, Stafford Springs: e. L. Phillips, South Coventry.
The Press., 1896-03-05

''Why is it." the Cumminsville sage in- quired, with the air of one pleased with the sound of his own voice, "why is it that the man of 40 or whereabouts can re- alize so we'll how old he is when he is talking to youth of IS, but seems to for get all about it when he meets girl of that age ?"
The Press., 1896-03-05
Jan. s, 1859.


 THE SNOW SToRM.-At Stafford the quantity of snow which fell during the late storm was 30 inches, and in no in stance, at any one time since 1889, has so large quantity of snow fallen as during the late storm. When the storm was at its height the snow fell 12 inches in $ hours, as noted by an observer.
 P. S.-A warm, soaking rain set in on Thursday night, which has settled the snow at least foot.
 ACCIDENT. On New Years eve, Will liam Hassett young Irishman, about 20 years of age, while at a party of the young folks at the house of one of his country men at the old Furnace, was seriously in jured with a spring back Spanish knife, which he was carelessly attempting to throw open by the force of his hand. The knife slipped out, the point struck the femoral artery or vein in the region of the thigh. So great was the flow of blood that he soon tainted, and had it not been for one of his comrades, who laid bare the wound and with his thumb and finger held the Oritice, it was the opinion that he would have died. Although much reduced, he is now slowly recovering.
 Coop PRICES FOR SLAVES sale of slaves took place in Sussex Co.,, Va, on the 27th ult., aggregating $5O,OOO. A negro girl, with one child, brought $17O5. In Petersburg, Va., on the 2Sth, gang of 39, mostly children, sold for $22, ,O82. 90. One of them, a girl of ten years, brought $115l At Antanga, Ala, last week, the sales amounted to over 0,OOO, and d common field hand sold for $2lO9.
 DIED.-Furnace Hollow, Dec. 10th Mary Ann, 51, wife of Alvah Francis Esq. Stafford, Dec 22d, Anna Cook, %
The Press., 1896-03-05
FOR SALE! C'O2l and Lumber!

Shingle, Brick, Sheathing, Papers and Roofing Felts and Pitch. Agents for the celebrated "Neponset Roof ing" Fire Brick, Clay and Chimney Tile. Roman Wall Plaster" ready mixed for use, and nice for repairs or patching, Have 100000 native pine boards, dry and ready for market, wholesale or retail, in the rough or worked 10 order. Steam mill at East Willington Can saw Chestnut or Oak to order. Will buy Ash, Ches, ut and Oak in Plank and Chestnut Ties.
 "A lot of Wire Cable and Platform Scale to sell-Cheap.)
The Press., 1896-03-05

A DEN OF THIEVES AND THREE OF THEM CAUGHT.-Since nightly depredations up on property have become SO frequent at West Stafford, SOmers and vicinity, the people resident there have become fairly aroused and feel determined to ferret out from their hiding places and break up "den of thieves" who are an organized gang somewhere in that vicinity They preserve a sort of guerilla warfare of pill lage upon persons and property, worse if possible than gipsy life even, mostly in the night time, taking horses and car riages, and leaving them as may best suit their purpose, and as soon as daylight ap- pears mix with the multitude with affect ed innocence, or skuIk away to their re- treats to plan more mischief for the sue ceeding night. MT Warren Kibbe, an of ticer from Somers, last week with small force, captured three of them but lost one before he could get the wristers ad- iusted. He was, however, retak en, and the three were brought up for examina- tion before justice and sufficient evi- dence adduced to warrant their commit ment to the Holland county jail. Two of them answered to the name of Billings and Hills, the name of the other we did not learn.
 FEsTIvAI.-The Sabbath school con- nected with the Congregational society at the Springs village have decided to celebrate Christmas and New Years with a festival The school is in a fourishing condition, and the plan proposed is much the same as that of last year. It is de- signed, however, more particularly for the children, but the occasion, we trust will not be devoid of interest to any who may witness the exercises.
The Press., 1896-03-05

Soothing, healing, cleansing. De Wits Witch Hazel Salve is the enemy to sores, wounds and piles, which it never fails to cure. Stops itching and burning. Cures chapped lips and cold-sores in two or three hours. w. D. Heald, Stafford Springs; G, L.. Phillips, South Coventry.
The Press., 1896-03-05

A vigorous appetite and good digestion is insured by taking Hoods Sarsaparilla.
The Press., 1896-03-05

IN THE NEAR FUTURE. you tell me- the modern girl murmured, thought fully, ''that your heart has my name, and mine alone, engraved upon it '"
 "Ics,' he answered, and 1t is the truth"
 "You can also call to mind, the inan- cial resources such as to warrant you in undertaking to supply me with such home as that to which I have been ac- customed 2"
 "Of Course"
 'Would you mind going up to the next corner with mel"
 "Certainly not. But for what purpose ?"
 'They are conducting some experi- ments with the carthode ray, and, if it is all the same to you, I'd like to have what you say verified. D. Washington Stdr.
The Press., 1896-03-05
Dyspepsia
And distress after eating are cured by the tonic, appetizing, blood purifying effects

6arsapa- or Hoods rilla. Read this:
 "I am happy to write . few words about the good Hoods Sarsaparilla has done me. l was bled with dys- pepsia. My food distressed me and I had dizzy spells and . dull, heavy feeling in my head. Since using several bottles of Hoods Sarsapa-
The Press., 1896-03-05

BUOKIEN's ARNIOA SALvE.-The best salve in the world for cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains, corns, and all skin eruptions, and positively cures piles, or no pay required. Guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25c. per box. Sold by B. K, Taft.
The Press., 1896-03-05
Number 49.

The Rev. Luther McSweeney says in The Catholic World: "A great manu- featuring company in Massachusetts re- gently paid their workmen on Saturday evening 700 ten-dollar bills. each bill be- ing marked. By the following Tuesday 40 of these marked bills were deposited in the bank by the saloon-keepers of the town. Four thousand and one hundred dollars had passed from the hands of wokrmen on Saturday night and Sunday, and left them nothing to show for this great sum of money but headaches and poverty in their homes. We'll might these men cry out to the state Save us from ourselves" And their hapless wives and children Save us from our husbands and fathers on the Lords Day, at least'n
The Press., 1896-03-05
H;II~ cure all liver ills, biliOuR
FROM THE STAFFORD
 NEWS LETTER.
Dec. 25, 1S5S.

Ut is our intention to print under this head from week to week. items Of interest from the old Stafford News Letter
The Press., 1896-03-05

The usual treatment of catarrh is very unsatisfactory, as thousands can testify. Proper local treatment is positively nee essary to success, but many, if not most, of the remedies in general use afford but temporary relief A cure certainly can- not be expected from snuffs, powders, touches and washes. EIy's Cream Balm, which is so highly commended, is a rem edy that combines the important requi- sites of quick action, specific curative power, with perfect safety and pleasant ness to the patient. 3
The Press., 1896-03-05

When a man gets to thinking that he can do it all, the only way to bring him to his senses is to let him try it.
The Press., 1896-03-05

Justice Morris of the United States court of appeals, on February 4, ruled that while intoxication may be d disease, yet if it is voluntary and leads to the com mission of crime, it is a crime in itself
The Press., 1896-03-05

Half the work expended in lodging a task will oftimes do 1t.
The Press., 1896-03-05

All the druggists of Mason City, la, pleaded guilty Feb'y 12, to the charge of illegal selling of liquor and were fined three hundred dollars each.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-10-21
Amos Il. Morse.

ALWAYS read the locals of Amos B. Morse II
You want TO know where TO 90 for something
good TO eaL
Everybody can sweeten thei" coffee again
with granulated sagar at 20 lbs. for dollar
(spot cash), arm now max Ing that offer.
NV stock ofpreserves, jams, pick les &C., are
not excelled by any house In the city.
If YOU want nice fresh olives, chow-chow,
sweet or plain Dixed pickles, tine cucumoers
in bulk come and get then.
Pure fresh olive oil. salad dressings, catsup
worcester and pepper sauces.
have elegant assortment Of canned meats
aud fish, salmon 10, 10. 20, aud Is cents can
ASK Tor the columbia River II you want q
real dellcacy. Lobster, sardines, Imported
French as we'll as the cheap graues) Shrimp
crab with shells furnished.
In vegetables you will find asparagus
pniots," baked beans with tomatoes sauce
green peas, fresh corn, okra and tomatoes.
Rolled wheat or rolled oats make an excel
lent and healthiul breakfast dish.
have an excellent variety OF seed wheat
also feed wheat for poultry, barley, rye, corp
meal. brand, flour and any thing you need III
the grocery line.
| have a fine line Of guns. You can get q
double breech- oader now for less money thah
was ever known bpfnre, loaded shells, empty
shells, reloading imp ement', d..
You should try an unbreakabIe glass dip
per, they are the thlpg.
Ask TO see my "JapOnelle nauheicuie'e'
New, nice and cheap.
When you want a lap rope be sure and see
mine before you buy.
lam carrying big stock OF shoes and can
certainly do you good IN this line, especiaiiy
in family lots. Ask for my l.UO mems Shoes
They are grand.
lam right up In line on clothing, hats and
caps, 1nackintosheS, gents neck wear, under
wear, over shirts.
Will have next week pure mountain buck
wheat and the finest syrup " serve Win
them. ~ o
Fresh fruits, apples, oranges, lemons, coco
auuts, also dried lutS, apricotS, apples,
raisins, &C., always in stock.
ASK TO see The Carbon boy Dixie" plow OF
blued carbonized steel, 1t costs only, QUO more
than the corumon sort and Is worth TWO oi
them. Amos Z. Morse sole Iagent for them IN
this city.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-10-21
Aug. W. Smiths Locals.

Buckwh heat flour, maple syrup to match, IN
al any quantity at the rate OF sl5O per gallon.
Crushed oats.
Varied assortment Of canned meats, bone
less hams, ribbed bacon, smoked mackefal,
by the kit or any quantity.
Cheese and macaroni.
Canned boston baked beans with tomato.
Catsup, something new and fine.
Mnce meat 10 cent per pound.
Citrop, currant Is, and ralsins.
French break fast cocoa.
Bakers chocolate 40 cent per pound.
Irish potatoes and onions.
olives and olive oil.
Big drive In tobacco.
Feed oats, seed oats, rye, barley, clover.
Just arrived four cars flour. Buy before
the advance We still keepup our rep selling
flour cheaper than any body.
Candy at wholesale.
When you want TO buy groceries cheap OF
right from some one else, come and get oul
prices and you will know what you are DO
ing.
Remember we sell clothing shoes, hats, dry
goods, crockery, harness, saddlery and mos
anything you want.
We will have your trade if prices are to bt
considered.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-10-21
House for Rent.

Apply TO cu,Dy,N
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Aug. w. Smiths Locals.

Aug. W.. Smiths Locals.
Just received several big lots Of fresh flour
In all grades. Will sell you cheap.
Shoes and boots TO fit anybody. full and
complete line, and prices right.
Bagging and ties. Come and get prices.
Mrs. Jane hopkins boys clothing. Double
seat, double knee, patent waist band, and
warranted not TO rip. No better goods made,
and prices are as low as any other make that
are not made up half so we'll.
For beautifying the complexion use Bal.
leys rubber complexion brush Harrison q
Game.
Re- G Corsets at Haddon's.
Thompson Glove fitting corset at Haddon
Embroidery silks all colors reduced in price
at Haddon's.
have Just received big lot of toy wngona,
carts, velOcipedes and wheelborrows. Prices
way down. Amos B. Morse.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-10-21
IIaddOnS Locals.

When you want pretty stylish hat or bon
net 60 or send 10 Haddon.
II you want carpets cheaper than ever sold
before call at Haddon's.
fyou have anything 10 buy in shoes. hos
iery or gloves go To Haddons.
Ladies capes and jackets 10 arrive this week
at Haddons.
New things in millinery every week at
Haddons.
The largest and most complete STOCK OF
dress goods we have ever shown, give US
look when you wish dress goods. Haddon s..
The very latest novelties in millinery at
Haddon's.
Blankets! Blankets! To suit all classes at
Haddon's.
Carpets. rugs, lace curtains and tapestry at
Eaddon's.
Try our royal blend teas fresh from China
India and Japan, and you will have cup
that will refresh you. A. NJ. Hi & sons.
Our Sally Gibson pancake flour and maple
ayrupgo well together. Try them, A. Nj. Hill
& sons.
Something nice for tea, cheese waiers founo
at A. Nj. Hill Sons.
Another lot of those fine mackere | received
at A. NJ. Hill & Sous.
Pickled pigs feet just received ut "A. NJ
Hill & Sons.
New crop cleaned currants just received al
A. NJ. Hill Sons.
A splendid assortment of tea cakes at A
NJ. Hill & Sons.
Everything good to eat can be found a
/ A, NJ. Hill & Sons.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-10-21
Wednesday, Oct. 81. 1896.
Unclaimed Letters.

B-Willie Bongnite, care Carrie Davis. J. II.
Bowie.
C-Mrs ]. c. Cason. w. A. Collins, o. ID.
Creighton, Whine COlSter.
H-Miss Madge Hammond, George Harner'
Miss Bessi. Harris care Sam Harris, Mrs
Caroline HaZie.
J-Cnarlie Johnson.
M-rom Mellow, Mrs. Minnie MOTIFS,
Marke Mackinne, Miss Ollie Miller, Miss
Ollie B. Miller. J. a. Middlecent
N-Andrew Neal. j. Harry Neely :.
P-Oharley Plnmmer.
S-MiSs jamie Simmons.
W-LuIer Washington 'col.). Mrs Mary
Ware care ]. l.. Smith. Rob't S. Link, z. NJ.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-10-21

For beautifying the complexion use Bal.
ley's rubber complexion brush. Harrison q
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-10-21

President C. E. Todd, OF the Due West Fe-
male College was in town one day last week.
He reports the colleges at Due West In the
most satisfactory condition, there being pre-
sent the largest attendance OF students 10
both colleges that has been enrolled in any
year since the war Pres. Todd is Christian
gentleman in every sense OF the word, anu
his energies know no bounds.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-10-21
Where Gold Ore Grows.

Mr.. John Dorm has put in n hoisting ma.
chine at his gold mine, with which he can ge :.
the ore out of the mine with more ease anu
speed, and make greater progress SINKING the
better the deeper he goes.-McCormick News.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-10-21
w. Joel Smith e. Sons Locals.

We sell jute bagging and ties at 35 cents
pattern,
A fresh supply OF Ten nessee seed barley and
rye just received.
Now is the time to SOW crimson and red
clover seed. We have full supply.
Be sure to look at our crockery china before
buying
Don't fail to plant pearl onion setts and
don't fail TO buy them from w. Joel Smith q
Son II you want the best.
Just received large lot OF toy wagons,
carts, wheelborrows, baby carriages, &c.
When in need OF a saddle call on w. Joel
Smith q Son.
Don't forget the place when you want bag.
gnig and ties. w. Joel Smith & Son are SELL
Ing Jute baggins and ties at IS cents per pat
tern.
Pearl onion setts, barley, rye and clover
seed are now for sale by w. Joel Smith & Son.
We have just received large lot OF KNIT
ing thread in all colors. w. Joel Smith q
Son.
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Teachers Examination.

The SEMI-ANNUAL EXAMINATION Of
applicants for teachers certificates in Aobe-
vile county, for the Scholastic wear Of 1868!
will be held In the COURT HOUSE On Fri
day the 10th OF OCTOBER next, beginning
promptly at 8 30, Il. m.
All work must be done with pen and Ink.
Sept, %, 1896. W.T.. MILFORD,
Ch. Bd. Ex'rs
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-10-21

Imported crab apple blossom extract, extra
fine at. Harrison & Games.
Johnsons chill and fever cure at. Harri'
son L. Game.
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Strayed or Stolen.

ABAY HORSE.MULE, about six years OLD,
hr roke loose from hitching rack and Strayed
off. or was stolen last Monday. Sa lesday.
Said mule Is about u hands high. Any IN
formation concerning same will be thank
fully received. ,oo. w y. lhh1'
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-10-21

Mr.. Mack Clark and Miss Alice StraWnorn
were happily married at the home OF the
brides parents near this place, last Wednet-
day, Oct. IA. by Rev. w. II. Ariail.
Mr. and Mrs. VIM. Harelson, Of Greenwood.
spent a few davs recently with their dauSn-
ter Mrs. w. J. DeNOre.
MR.J.K. MILFORD. formerly OF this place.
is now at Batesourg.
THE work on the factory still goes on.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-10-21

MOTHER frst grade (male) teacher can
n get employment In the Pubic schooi at
E-dges with fair salary. Apply 10
TRUSTEES.
School District NOS.
Dot o. 1896 II Hodges.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-10-21
Cotton Seed as Valuable as Hens
Teeth.

Read the big lie about leafless cotton, the
seed of which is said to be worth thousanu
dol lars bushel.