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The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-07-29
Bicycle Prices Fall,

After several years of exorbitantly
large profits the manufacturers of
bicycles have been compelled to very
largely reduce their prices. The pub
lio actually refused to longer pay Sl0O
for machine which can be built for
one-quarter that amount
A few makers saw this some time
ago and put on the market cheaper
machines at very greatly reduced
prices which so cut into the business
of the higher priced manufacturers
that in pure self-defense they were
compelled to bid goodbye to their old
high prices.
Why should not the same thing oc-
cur with type-writing machines? They
no doubt cost considerably less to pro-
duce than bicycles, and yet some of
them are selling at the ridiculously
high price of 500. 1t is fair to infer
that machine which sells at $50 costs
close to $15 to manufacture.
II few large department stores in
New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Chi
cago, ETC., would arrange for large
quantities to be manufacturedfo for them
by some one outside of Trust the
prices would come down to reasonable
figures as have those of bicycles.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-07-29

Gustav Kobbe writes 4 paper m
"Heroism In the Lighthouse Services
fcr the Century. Mr.. Kobbe says: Sew.
eral Of the violent storms that have
whirled over Matinicus Rock have
tried the fortitudc Of the little band Of
faithful watchers upon 1t. One of these
watchers, Abby Burgess. has become
famous in our lighthouse annals. not
only for long service. but also for br,fv.
cry displayed on various occasions. Her
father was keeper of the rock from
1853 to 1861. In January, 1856, when
she was II years old, he left her in
charge Of the lights while he crossed
to Maticinus Island. His wife was nm
invalid, his son was away on a cruise,
and his other four children were little
girls. The following day 1t began to
"breeze up" the wind increased to
gale, and soon developed into a storm
almost rs furious as that which carried
away the tower on Minots Ledge in
1851. Before long the seas were Sweep
Ing over the rock. Down among the
boulders was n chicken-coop which
Abby feared might Se carried away.
On lonely ocean outpost like Matini-
Gus Rock chicken is regarded with
affectionate interest. and Abby, solici.
tous for the safety Of the inmates Of
the little coop, waited her chance, and
when the seas fell off little girl rush.
ed knee-deep through the swirling
water. and rescued all but one OF the
chickens. She had hardly closed the
door of the dwelling behind her when
a sea, breaking over the rock, brought,
down the old cobble-stone house with
n crash. While the storm was at its
height the waves threatened the gran.
lite dwelling, so that the family had to
take refuge In the towers for safety;
and here they remained. with no sound
to greet them from without but the
roaring Of the wind around the In nterns,
and no sight but the sea sheeting over
the rock. Yet through 1t all the lamps
were trimmed and lighted. Even after
the storm abated, the reach between
the rock and Matinlcus Island was so
rough that Captain Burgess could not
return until four weeks later.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-07-29
The OYSTER.

The oyster has no greater enemy than
the starfish. 1t appears difficult how.
ever, for a fish to open the shell Of an
oyster, which requires a certain
amount Of skill even with an oyster
knife: but the startish has a peculiar
method Of leverage upon the openin:
of the two shells which the oyster can.
not resist. Biologists used to think
that the starfish simply starved tho
oyster until it opened Of its own ac
cord; but observation has shown that
by the pressure it applies the bivalve
speedily becomes victim to its in
genious enemy.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-07-29

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething, softcns the gums, reducing intinntma.
iion, allays pain, cures wind collie !ira bottle,
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-07-29

|Me best slate pickers and workers In
|Me anthracite region. He finds them
|,utlfu cheerful workers, and he never
Lad any fears Of their going ON strikes
4, higher wages or from any imag-
nary grievances.
Mr.. llaus superintendII the mine and
r0ss at cutting out the coal. The old
4 daughter, Katie, % years Of age,
.torms the duties usually assigned to
|, outside foreman. She supervises
n. running OF the breaker In a very
,.lsfactory manner, and attends to
,lIng the coal to the hundreds of
.ners who live in the valley. Mary.
years old, has charge Of the mules
.AIch hoist the coal from the interior
the mine by an old-fashloned gin.
rae, who Is a pretty good mechanic,
ms the pump that keeps the mine
pn filing up with water and feeds
\ boiler and engine that operates tho
achInery. Lizzie Is the slate picker
pss and Is assisted by her three young
sisters and little brothers in clearing
be coal of slate as 1t passes down the
Autes into the storage pockets.
These energetic young women are
be specimens Of womanhood and are
tNnger than the average man. They
n almost six feet In height, and well
nporloned erect and weigh on IN
rerase of 200 pounds. They do not
bnfne their muscles and lungs in cor.
and lace them into eighteen-inch
ass, with the assistance Of the bed.
Ht previous to going to work, and
ey are satisfied with the fine physi.
perections with which nature has
tlOwed them and are content to let
ptre have her sway which keeps
en in perfect health and strength.
yhnSe never known a days illness
her lives and a visit from q doctor
3. / fnrEu experience.
TelS rcihes are not Of the approved
Ev woman order, but are of servicea.
material, the skirt Just reaching the
Ples. They wear stout brogans on
ell feet and take turn about helping
elr mother with the work. On the farm
. In the house. They are expert
mers and housekeepers. Mrs. Maus
ns the farm and her husband claims
Is better paying Investment than
ecoal mine. The girls work hard six
Us IN the week and seem happy and
ptented with their lot.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-07-29

We have not been without Piso's Cure for
Consumption for 20 years.-LlzzIE FERREI
Camp St., Harrisburg, Pa, May 4, 1891.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-07-29

W. II. Griffin, Jackson. Michigan. writes.
suffered with Catarrh for fifteen wears.
Halls Catarrh Cure cured me-" Sold by Drug
sists, 15c.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-07-29
Usiue LonR Wortls.

Doctors who ale IN the habit OF usins
long words when visiting people may
take hint from the following little
story: An old woman whose husband
was not very we'll sent for the doctor
who came and saw the old wife:
II will send him some medicine which
must be taken In a recumbent posi-
ton"
After he had gone the old woman sat
down greatly puzzled.
"A recunibent position-a recumbent
position" she kept repeating. 81
haven't got one" At last che thought,
81 will go and see If Nurse Lown has
got one to lend me-"
Accordingly she went and said to the
nurse:
Have you a recumbent position to
lend me to take some medicine IMP
The nurse. who was equally as ~.
norant as the old woman, replied:
II had one, but to tell you the truth,
have lost It."
We have not been without Piso's Cure for
Consumption for - years.-LiYzIE FERREI
Camp St, HARRISBURG Pa NAV 4 1891
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-07-29

Fits permanently cured No fits or nervous.
ness after first days use OF DIR. kline's Great
Nerve Restorer, Sstral bottle and treatise free
DR. X. ii. KLINE, Ltd, Nl Arch ST., phila Pa
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-07-29
;coAL MINE RUN sY WOMEN

..,.slc Sisters who Can Farm ana
y Hossework ss weil ~ Dig Coal.
coal mine run BY women Is IN in
..rstjon In America In sections Of
s.uany, England and Wales 1t is a
..nuon thing for women to work in
~ about coal mines. although Of late
'.r this custom has been almost
.hlisbed in Wales.
IN the Mahoney Valley, several miles
.nthwest Of Shamokin, Pa, lives Jo-
I'M Maus, a na&ive OF Germany, who
owner and operator Of . coal mine.
~ four grown daughters and three
anger girls help him In operating the
sllery. Their father considers them
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-07-29
Try Grain.O! Try Grain.O!

Ask your grocer to-day to show you pack
age of Grain-O, the new food drink that takes
the place of coffee. The children may drink
it without injury as well as the adult. All
who try IL like IT, Gran-O has that rich seal
sbro"n of Mocha or Java, but IL is made from
pure grains, and the most delicate stomach re-
ceives IL without distress One-quarter tho
price of coffee. 10 cts. and - cts. per package
Sold BY all groCers.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-07-29
Shake Into Your Sh oes

ns Foot, Ease, a powder for the feet. It
= painful, swollen, smarting feet. and in
huy takes the sting out of corns and bun
! It's the gseatest comfort discovery of
age Aliens Foot Ease makes tight-fit-
on new shoes feel easy. 1t is a certain
feet Try 1t to-day. Sold by all druggists
slOe stores. by mail for &c. in stamps.
\ package FREE. Address, Allen S. 0lm-
lie Roy, y.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-07-29
A Good Excuse.

"Have done anything to offend you
darlingf" he asked. brokenly. To-day
you passed me without bowling and now
you sit there with such an air Of hau.
teur and pride that"
George" interrupted the girl. with
an unbending air, but in her voice a
cadence sweeter than music at night,
IL have a stiff neck."-Boston Globe.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-07-29
Fighting Fires in winter weathor.

Fighting Fires In winter Weathor.
To stand upon the peak Of ladder
at perhaps the third or fourth story a
a building. directing the stream o1
water NJ the blazing interior. while the
thermometer is at about It's lowest
point, Is not a comfortable task. Per.
haps another stream is playing oyes
your head. and you stand IN an icy
spray. .cicles hang from every poinl
of your fire-hat, and the rubber coat n
frozen &c your back; and the water chat
Is falling about you freezes as fast 80
II falls. Every movement upon the lad.
der is fraught with danger; for 1t is 50
encrusted with Ice that II Is almost i'm.
possible TO get solid foo,hold. and .
misstep would hurl you to the ground,
forty feet helow.-St. Nicholas.
Fits permanently cured. No Ats or nervous.
ness after first days use OF DIR. klnes Great
Nerve Restorer. S.trlal bottle and treatise free
DIR. X. ii. KLINE, Ltd, ail Arch ST, Phila Pa
W. II. Griffin, Jackson, Michigan. writes.
"Sufiered with Catarrh for fifteen wears.
Halls Catarrh Cure cured me-" Sold by Drug
sists, 75c.
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething, softcns the gums, reducing N nnnuma.
u"n, allays pain, cures wind collie. 2ic a bottl..
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-07-29

p much attention is called to the
fasurement of the stra wberry around
waist that the fat man is escaping
|nment.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-07-29

After man has been sick as long as
three weeks, his wife, who nurses him,
looks as il she had been sick six yeayS
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-01-27
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 81, 1897.
LEGISLATIVE.

In the Senate bill has been in.
troduced to reduce the phosphate
royalty from so to 25 cents.
A bill to bring telegraph and ex-
press companies under the control
of the railroad commissioner.
A bill to repeal the act against
nepotism, so that heads of depart
melts may employ their relations
as clerks, etc.
The clerk of the Senate has
been authorized to purchase new
gowns for himself and the presid-
irg officer at a cost of $3.50.
Other bills introduced are of
little importance and interest to
tie State at large.
Judge Ernest Gary and Judge
Townsend were reelected judges
of the 5th and 7th circuits, res
pectively. Judge Gary was
nominated by Mr.. Rainsford, of
Edgefeld. Judge Gary received
every single vote-14S. Judge
Townsend receive d every one but
four-and it is supoaed these four
had gone out to get some cloves.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-01-27

French Judges have been wrang-
lug over this question of absorb
ing general interst: "When a
man dies aud leaves all his for
tune to his wife, has he the right
to direct that in thu event OF her
marrying again she shall lose the
beoues ?" A test base was first
brought before the Lisleux
tribunal, which held that the testa-
tor had the right. The Caen Court
of Appeal thought differently
This was its argument: "The
Creator said increase and multi
nlv , cellbacv is contrary to nature
and should not be forclbly I'M
posed. Celibacy becomes the more
disagreeble when when once tht
snouse has tasted the sweets OF
marriage There was also talk OF
the decreasing population o
france. The decree was that th'
widow could keep the money an'
marry again, But the suprem'
Court of Appeals decided recen'l'
that the husband, or the wife, ha'
a right to restrict the condition.
Of a legacy in the manner atou
which there was dispute.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-01-27

Uneasy lies the head that wears
the Russian crown. The Car of
all the Russias has lately had a
surgical operation performed Oh
his head TO remove a growth that
was the result of a blow lie re-
ceived while travelling in Iadia
some years ago, and the Czarina,
his lovely young wife, is extremely
i'll and has been ordered by her
physicians to the south of Russia.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-01-27

Phosphate Inspector Jones re-
ports that the phosphate industry
is in a deplorable condition. One
of the largest companies has quit
the business, and others may have
to follow suit. Reduction of the
royalty is absolutely necessary for
the continuance Of tho industry,
for without this concession the
companies here cannot compete
with those of Florida, where nc
royalty is paid the State, and
where the rock mined IS Of q high
er grade.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-01-27
Tho Atlantic Coast Line now

The Atlantic Coast Line now
runs amagnifcent vestihuled train
from New York to st, Augustine,
the run between the two cities be-
ing made in twenty-six hours. The
first train brought GA passengers.
Travel southwark is expected to
be unusually heavy this winter,
the naval review in Southern wa
ters attracting many sightseers,
doubtless.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-01-27

The st. Louis Republican says
Weather Prophet Irl R. Hicks is
being kept in cold state of per-
spiration trying to explain how it
was that his predictions o. one of
the most severe Decembers ever
known fell SO utterly short of the
mark h-..,-1s..yu ~, J. ..sr,.n. aluo
wanted.and more, between the 18th
and 3Oth Of the month. The evil
influences of Mars was to be ad-
ded to other influences producing
a commotion in the atmosphere
that would be felt to tremendous
extent. But the billiards. did
not come. Old Mars evil IN
Auence did not commote the
earth, worth cent. Instead, there
came a season of mild temperature
and citizens who laid in arctic
shoes, overcoats and other healthy
apparel have bee2 pouring ma
ledictions upon Mr.. Hicks cram
ium, while they wiped the per-
spiration from their brows. Prot.
Hicks explains his bad shot by
intimating that the forces he re,
lied upon to produce a good Ola
style Christmas CO. waylald.
When they gan across Mars they
not only failed to materlalize into
the billiards down in the pro-
gramme, but went off celebrating
on an entirely different plan
actually resolving themselves ln1o u,
seismic shocks or earthquakes. |,
is true these seisrnics were not teI'
anywhere except in Great Britain
and in a few villeges on thf
eastern coast of America, but MIR
Hicks considers the excuse {
perfectly valid one. Then, too
} he calls attention to the fact tina
the high barometer on the Gul
Coast was alone powerful facto
IN heading off his billiards. $
, tickled is he with this latter dis
covery that he distinctly con
graduates himself on his lore
!. sight. He predicted a month Q
] frosts and wintry storms, lnstea
: of which there came a spring TEN
e perature here and seismic shoe
about TIT miles away. And h
= thinks that was near enough.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-01-27

There is some apprehension that
the awful plague now raging in
India will spread to other coun-
tries. Euro, Jean nations are tax
ing steps to prevent this by pro-
hibiting the Importation o. goods
from the infected districts.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-01-27

The gold fever has broken out in
North Georgia. Old mines, long
abandoned, are being developed,
and there is great excitement, be-
cause the deposit of gold is very
much gr*ater than,was supposed,
the veins increasing in width and
richness as they go down.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-01-27

Harry Delgado, the correspond
ent of a New York newspaper, who
was arrested some weeks ago on
the charge of aiding in the Cuban
rebellion, and has been lying i'll
in prison ever since, died on We'd
nesday last-a welcome release
from a cruel and hopeless cap.
tivity.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-01-27

Gov. Ellerbe intends to use his
influence to improve the public
school system of education in
South Carolina, and is a friend Of
the States institutions for higher
educat on, Clemson, Winthrop and
the Citadel.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-01-27

In view of the charges of cor
ruption and mismanagement of
the State dispensary, it is pro-
posed to elect committee of five,
three members of the House and
two from the Senate, to investigate
such charges.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-01-27

Severe earthquakes have occur
red in Greece, destroying several
villages. An island in the Persian
Calf has been submerged and its
inhabitants swept to a watery
death by a violent seismic dis
turbance.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-01-27

AS told in The TIMES last week.
Capt. R. J. Robinson was employed
to run a survey from Abbevllle Z.
Fl. to the Greenwood county line
TO determine whether or not the
Greenwood people had their line
nearer to Abbeville than the eight
mile hunt allowed by the Constl-
tution. He finished the work last
Saturday and made his report on
Monday, which shows that the
Greenwood eaunty line is only L.
3S-10O miles from Abbevllle court
house, or in other words the new
county line runs two-thirds OF a
mill nearert.to AbbeVillelthan II
should run. TIE establishment OF
this fact, it is believed, will pre-
vent the present Legislature from
passing the Act setting off Green
wood county. And now comes an
intresting question whether Green
wood will be allowed to make s
new survey and hold another
election at once, G re whether sht
will be forced to wait four years
longer. The law says that when
section makes an effort to secure !
new county and fails, another
election on the question shall no
be held on the question in th
same territory within four years
The people of Abbeville cannos b
blamed for protecting themselves
but at the samo time it does no
: !ook far that Greenwood shoul
t be kept out Of the new county 1G
( tou, years on a mere techniealit
: like this.-McCormick Times.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-01-27

Another fearful blizzard is
raging in the northwest, the
thermometer ranging from Zero
to 40 degrees below. There is
great suffering among the poor.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-01-27

This week Mr.. Childs. of Rich
land, will present to the House
the bill prepared by the prohi-
bit onists Of the State which p ro-
vides that liquors be sold for
medicinal, mechanical and scenti-
fic purposes only.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-01-27
GG0T3F1REVERYb0DY

s5EtssgE sHEs EE Ese &GV
and everyone needs it at al! times OF the
wear. Malaria is always about, and the
onlv preventive ard relief is to keep tho
Liver active. You musthelp the Liver BIT
and the best helper is the Old Friend, SIM
MONS LIVER REGULATOR, tie RED Z.
Mr.. C. Hlmrod, of Lancaster, Ohio,
says: "sIMMoNs LIVER REGULATOR
broke a case of Malarial Fever OF three
years staining for me, and less than
one bottle did the business. shall use
it when in need, and recommend IT,"
Be sure that you get tit. Always 9ok foF
the RED Z OH the package. And don't
forget the word REGULATOR. III SIM
MONS LIVER REGULATOR, and there IS
only one, and every ore who taxes 1t IS
sure to be benefited. THE BENEFIT IS
ALL IN THE REMEDY. Take ]. also for
Bi!ousaess aad Six i..e2,::;a;::.,! 'i' ar
caused by a sluggish :.'Vei.
aJ.H. xs;.ia Z &C., j'!c::;E, 5"'ra''
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-01-27

Mr.. J. NJ. Cooper, of Sumter.
county, a graduate of the South
Carolina College in the class of
1889, has been appointed private
secretary to Gov. Ellerbe.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-01-27

The Cuban army is now SO near
tie city Of Havana that their bon
fires illumine it at night and It is
impossible for anything to get
into the city without paying trib-
ute to the Cubans. This looks as
if the days of Spanish rule on the
island are numbered.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-01-27

Gov. E:lerbe in his inaugural
address asks for the support of the
people in the enforcement of the
dispensaro law. He believes the
State should control the sale of
liquor.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-01-27
SIMMONS.

EDGEF1ELD CooNli.
Court Common Pleas.
for Relief. Complaint
not served.
Jenrie C. Hammond, as admins
tratrix, cum testamcnto anneXo'
Of the estate Of Fannie P. Ha M
moud. drceasad, and III her o%h
righi, Plaintiff, against G. ".
Hammond, Nj. P. Cnlhr"alh,
Lucia Miller, VIM. +. Cnlbr'"th'
Harry Culbrrath. and The Farm
ers Bank OF Edgefeld, Defend
alts.
To the Defendants above named;
You are hereby summoned ana
required to answer the complain I
in this action, which is filed in
the office of the Clerk of the Court
of Common Pleas for the sad
county, and to serve a copy OF
vour answer to the said complaint
on the subscribers at their Office
ElgeGeld Court House, South r,
Carolina, within twenty days attei
the service hereof, exclusive OF the
day of such service; and if yq' o.
fail to answer he complaint with
in the time aforesaid, the pam n
tiff in this action will apply tt
, the court for the relief demanded
, in the complaint:
Dated at EAgcfie d, s. Co. Dec
Goth, A. D. 1886.
SHEPPARD BROS,
Z, TEST Plaintiffs Attorneys
JOHN B. HILL, IL. S:
,,, q q C.. T,
Culbreath, nonresident defenc
;. ants:
You will take notice that tn
complaint in the above state
: action is on file in the Office of tn
q Clerk of Court of Common Plea
n in and for said county of Edge
4 field and State of South Caroline
4 SHEPPARD BROS,
4 Plaintiffs Attorneys
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-01-27

Mr.. Butler, of North Carolina,
doesen't seem to be much of a
populist leader. But how can a
mar be a leader when people re-
fuse to be led.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-01-27

AT receut meeting of the New
York beard of health tuberculosis,
or consumption OF the lungs, was
declared to be infectious and
classed with such diseases
iS.,Lfh :. eeyor.