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The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-04-01
ARBOR DAYS FIXED.
Governor Hastings Issues the Neces.
sAry Pr0elaaatlon.

Governor Hastings Issues the NeceS.
sary Proelaaatiea.
Governor Hastings has fixed upon
Friday, April 9th, aud Friday, April
23d, as Arbor DAYS for this year.
In his proclamation, issued last
week. the Governor gives some
interesting facts concerning the ben
eits growing out Of the observance
of Arbor Days. He says "The GUS
tom of annually fixing q day to be
celebrated as Arbor Day has spread
into every section of the country.
The value of these celebrations has
been abundantly manifest. In tn.
State which claims the honor of hav-
ing originated Arbor Day more than
three hundred and fifty million
trees we're planted during the first
five years.
School grounds have adorned,
the surroundings of the home have
been beautiied, public parks have
been multiplied aud the landscapes
and charming scenery of Pennsyl-
vania may yet be made still more at
tractive. We are rapidly passing
from a destructive to constructive
policy. W. have learned the lesson
that trees and forests are essential
to our continued prosperity and
that he who plants a tree, whether
boy or man, is a public benefactor."
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-04-01
THOSE WHO ARE MOVING.

From Sellnsgrove Times.
Norton Grouse to his farm in Penn
township.
Isaac Seller to the Grouse proper
ty, next to the Town Hall.
A. E. Cooper moves to Student
vile from the Isle of Que.
VIM. Weaver moves into the Keel
ey property on the Island.
Frank Smith into the newly erect
ed property on Pine Street.
Perc. Keiser moves to the Walker
property on Water street.
Perc. Nerhood to New Berlin where
he takes charge of a hotel.
DR.. Potteiger to Water street, two
doors north of NJ. E. Church.
John Thompson to the meat mark
ct now occupied by Frank Smith.
VIM. Haines moves from Salem to
High street near the school building.
Geo. Fisher, the laundryman, goes
into John Miller's property at the
East End.
Glen Mertz moves. into F.Schoch's
house on Water stree. near the rail-
road.
Mrs. Newland moves into the For
roster property on Market street,
near the railroad. lco'
L. G. Wetzel, the operator at this
station. moves into Forrester's house
on Water street.
NewtonKratzer begins h%ousekeep-
ing on Water street in the house &C.
cupied by his parents.
Chas. Erdley will commence house
keeping in Mrs. VIM. Snyder's prop
erty on High street.
Kelly a. Son will move their cloth
ing store into the room now occu-
pied by Jacob Haupt as a furniture
store.
Jacob Haupt to the Grouse build.
ing, opposite the Keystone hotel,
where he will reside and continue in
the furniture business.
G. o. Meyer, the watch maker and
jeweler, goes into the Kelley build.
ing, shop in the room now occupied
as a clothing establishment resi-.
dence in rear of building.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-04-01
Thursday, Apr. 1, 1897.
Money Put Into Circulation.

The Honesdale Herald recently
received a s. from a farmer for sub
scription account. The editor past
ed a small tag on the bill for identl-
fcation and Immediately paid it out
and detailed reporter to keep track
of the note for the rest of the day.
The reporter followed the bill on its
travels and at night reported that it
had paid eighteen different debts
amounting in all to $90-and, strange
to relate, was again. in the posses
sion of the farmer who paid it to the
Herald man in the morning. This
is another illustration OF, the fact
that there is money enough If peo.
pie would only pay what they owe,
as near as possible, with what they
have, instead of boarding it.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-04-01
Representative Herman Wins a Victory,
From Focht's Lewisbui & News

From Focht's Lewisbuig News
BY a vote of 90 to 70 The House on
Tuesday killed a bill increasing the
minimum school term in the State
from six to seven months. This
measure has been -p at every SEES.
sion for ten years and has always
been knocked out by the rural mem
bers. Twelve years ago the term
was increased from five to Blk
months and no legislation on this
point has since been enacted. Mr..
Herman, of Snyder, led the opposi.
sition and won after a hard and de.
termined fight. The bill was called
up for third reading and final pas
sage by Chairman Hammond, of the
education committee. Mr.. Seyfert,
of Lancaster, started a long discus
sion with an earnest speech in favor
of the proposition. He showed that
twenty seven other states in the
Union have longer school terms than
Pennsylvania and that twenty eight
per cent. of the schools in this State
are only kept open six months a
year. He spoke of the greatness of
Pennsylvania in everything but her
educational facilities and declared
an increase of one month q year in
the school term would make very
little difference in the taxes. Mr..
Herman replied to Mr.. Seyfert and
was folio wed by Mr.. Martin, of
Lawrence, and other rural mem.
bers. The discussion lasted nearly
two hours and was closed with an
earnest plea for the.bill by Chairman
Hammond.
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Dr.. Swallows Testimony.

What Rev. Dr.. Swallow gave in his
testimony on Saturday:
Paying 800 TO, putting up a flag
pole at Scotland school, altho anoth-
err man offered to do it for $40;
Keeping Il bar-room at the same
school by its managers
Giving official Boyer S25 bonus on
a contract /;
Getting five sets harness for two
horses, cost S257;
Buying two horses for $3.50 for
Scotland school which were not
worth over 800.
And Swallow has more of these
fellows to swallow.
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/. Any person who takes a paper regularly
from a p0st-0tice. whether directed In his name
or another's. or whether he has subscribed or
not, Is responsible tor payment.
.. II any person orders his paper discontinue
ued he must pay arrears or the publisher may
continue to send II until payment Is made, wheth-
or the paper Is taken from the post.oiIlce or not.
3. The courts have decided that refusing to
ONCE or removing and leaving them uncailed
for, is prima facia evidence of Intentional fro
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MAR f.

At Hartleton, March 81, by Rev. j.
1. Stonecypher, MIR. s. H. Williams,
of Laurelton, and Miss Sarah Ocker.
March %, by J. G Hornberger. j..
p. Solomon W. Shrawder and Annie
A. Markley both of W. Perry twp.
March 90, by Rev. B. +. Kautz, j.
w. Hassinger and Jennie M. Binga-
man both of Beavertown.
March 90, by Rev. W. Fl. Hilhish,
Wilbur g. Hummel and Miss Elnora
,illips both of Bonneville.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-04-01
Weak Men---Here is Hope for You.

You are fearfully depressed aud
discouraged by weakness, nervous
debility, exhausted powers and Wig
orless condition. DO you not know
that the great specialist, DR.. Greene,
30 West 14th St., New York City, is
the most successful physician in the
world in curing this class of dis
eases? His medicines are most
healing, strengthening, invigorating.
He can make you again a vigorous
man. You can consult hun by mail
free. Write him without delay. 1t
costs nothing to get his opinion and
advice by letter, and writing to him
will probably lead to your cure.
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DIED

March "a, near Aline. Matilda,
widow of the late Solomon Faust,
aged CD years. l month. Funeral
was held the 81, at the st. Thomas
q. B. Church, Rev. o. G.. Romig Of
ficiated.
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All Goods sold
Reduced Price(

Here We are, just returned
New York and Philodelphn
the largest and latest styles fS
| ever had before and We are
at half-price for what a god 4
buyers are paying for it.
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u UBLICIN

Associats Judge, II. G. SampseH.
Parliamentary, &. M. Mindet.
Register G Recorder, j. II. wits.
District attorney, II. NJ. Baker.
yury Comm, Jos. r. Hendricks
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-04-01
Communion Services.

April II, Christ Reformed church,
Adamsburg.
April IS, st. Johns church, West
Beaver.
April %, st. Paul's church, Beaver
town.
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WOMANS LONG HOURS.
6HE TOLLS AFTER MANS DAYS
WORK Is DONE.
wrong doer.

What She Has to Contend With-Worh
That Sooner or Later Breaks Down Hes
Delicate Organism.
The great majority;of women "work
to live" and "live to work." and as
the hands OF the clock approach the
hour of six, those en-
@SA ployed in stores, Offices,
k.lN mills and factories, hail
0 closing time with
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to be
performed, and many personal mat
tiers to be attended to. They have
mending to do, and dresses or bonnets
to make, and long into the night they
toll, for they must look neat, and they
have no time during the day to attend
to personal matters.
Women, therefore, Notwithstanding
their delicate organism, work longer
and more closely than men.
They do not promptly heed such
signs as headache, backache, blues,
pains in the groins, bearing-down, "all
gone" feeling, nervousness, loss of
sleep and appetite, whites, irregular
or painful monthly periods, cold and
swollen feet, ETC., all symptoms of
womb trouble, which, If not quickly
checked, will launch them in a sea of
misery.
There is but one absolute remedy
for all those ills. Any woman who has
to earn her WI living will find it
profitable to keep her system fortified
with this tried and true woman's friend.
Lydia +. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound speedily removes the cause and
effects q lasting cure.
We are glad to produce such letters
as the following from Miss M. G. Nc
Nance, ia Catherine St., Utica, NY:
For months l had been afflicted
with that tired feeling, no ambition,
no appetite, and a heavy clearinghouse
feeling Of the uterus. began to use
Lydia +. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound. Soon those bad feelings passed
away l began to have ambition,
my appetite improved and I gained
rapidly in every way, and now ! am
entirely well. advise all my friends
TO use the Compound, it is woman's
truest friend"
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-09-11

The THREE FABoEs.-The rendi.
ton by Miss A. Kate Wisner and
Mr.. j. Nelson Wisner, Jr., on Tues
day evening, at the Central Opera
House, of those three delightful lit
tie farces, 1.-THE Mouse Trap 1.-THE
Philosopher" and ga Happy Pair"
was an exceptionally clever perform
ance. 1t can be safely said that no
similar exhibition has ever been CIV
en- here with such pleasing effect.
Miss Wisner, who is a teacher ia the
School of Oratory, of the North
western University, recited and act
ed with artistic finish, winning con-
siderable applause. Her impersoni-
fications were perfect and her whole
manner on the stage was charming
Miss Mary Nelson Wisner. who APP
peared as Jane, the maid, il "The
Mouse Trap" was excellent, while
Mr., Wisner was equally successful
in all his parts, showing himself a
talented actor Contributed.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-09-11

A Child BURNED TO DEATH ON
SUNDAY AFTERNooN.--On Sunday
afternoon last the people of this
city were shocked to learn that the
little three-year-old daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Helfrage, of
West Burke str,et, had been buried
to death. Mr.. end Mrs. HeIfrage
had gone out for walk short
time after noon leaving their three
children at home, the youngest child
being asleep. About half past three
the neighbors heard child scream
ing but paid little attention to it.
Mr.. Charles Lamar, who lives next
door, heard the child's screams and
saw smoke coming through the
window. Mr.. Lamar started to in
vestigate and was horriaed to see
the little child enveloped in flames
running through the Louise. As
quickly as possible he ran 10 the
rescue, and catching up a rug from
the floor smothered the flames. By
this time other neighbors had come
upon the scene, and the sight which
met their gaze, caused the stoutest
heart to quail. The little child's
aesh was burned to a crisp from her
shoes up, her face being hardly rec
ognizab!e. She had also inhaled the
fire and suffered great agony. Ply.
sicians were sent for, who rendered
all aid they could, but the child died
short time after, thus relieving it
of its misery. The parents of the
child returned home shortly after
the accident and were Frustrated by
the sight which met them. How
she caught fire is not positively
known as DO Gre Tes in the house.
The supposition is that she in some
manner got hold Of match, and
thus ignited her clothing. Mr..
Helfrage with his family came here
from New York with the Brooklyn
Brass Company, and have lived here
ever since. The remains OF the
child were taken to Planefeld, N
j., for burial. The child was q
bright little thing and much admir-
ed by all who knew it, Our sympa
thies go out to the family in theil
sad distress.
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LOCAL NEWS
NO DEBTS.
Conscious Readers.

Ifyou 90 not owe the INDEPENDENT
anything for th, service it has been
rendering TO you, call and let us ex-
change receipts. Every person who
has claim against us is either suing
or tbreatening TO sue, ard we would
Ike to avoid the costs by making
coll ctious without costs. Come in
and see US. We have tried to do our
part by you, and have been liberal
on a time limit. Settlement day is
en- to us, and we Therefore request
the consideration that will merit
your conscience ard our wants.
Come in.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-09-11

SHOOTING AFFRAY.-On Saturday
night last the people who were yet
astir at twelve o'clock, heard a pis
tol shot in the vicinity of Martin
and Queen streets. Investigation
showed that John Myers, rail-
road man, had been shot in the
foot by ''Kid' Bowler. Myers said
they had been talking together and
that Bowler pointed pistol at his
breast and that he struck it with his
hand and the pistol was discharged
the bali entering the top of his foot.
When questioned about the affair
Myers said that it was an accident
and that he would not swear out a
warrant. He was urged to prose.
cute but declined to do SO.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-09-11

STRAW RIDE.-A crowd of young
ladies and gentlemen of this city en-
joyed straw ride to Inwood, on
Thursday night last. 1t seems that
they hit upon the best night
of the month to take il, as we
have seen none prettier. The moon
was full and the bright glitter it
threw over the earth made it de-
lightful evening to enjoy. They
drove to that place in large bus,
and after arriving engaged in dane
ing and various amusements. Re-
freshments were taken along which
were relisbed by all about eleven
O'Clock. They arrived at home at
q wee small hour, awakening the in
habitants along the way with merry
laughter and singing. The follow
ing are those who composed the
party: Misses Gertrude Shriver,
Grace Lindsay, Virginia Hess,
Kate Patterson, Mamie and Sallie
Aud, Clara Zimmerman and Berta
Sharff. Messrs. Frank Scheelky, of
New Berne, N. c., Chas. Marstella,
W. B. Lindsay, Ernest Sharf, VIM.
Shaull, Allen Noll, Leslie Sprinkle
and A. Namremmiz.
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500 Reward $1OO.

The readers of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there is at least
one dreaded disease that science has
been able to cure in all its stages,
and that is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh
Cure is the only positive cure known
to the medical fraternity. Catarrh
being a constitutional disease, re.
quires a constitutional treatment.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter-
nally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system.
thereby destroying the foundation
of the disease, and giving the pa.
tient strength by building up the
constitution and assisting nature in
doing its work. The proprietots
have SO much faith in its curative
powers, that they offer One Hun.
dred Dollars for any case that it
fails to cure. Send for list of testi-
monials. Address,
F. j. CHENEY & CO.,
Toledo, O.
tA@ Sold by Druggists, 75c
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A SAD SUIcIDE.-At Tilton, Ca
bell county, on Friday last, Miss
Goldie Parish, a sixteen-year-
girl, daughter Of Hon. j. B. Parish,
committed suicide by shooting her.
self through the head with Win.
chester rifle of her fathers. The
young woman had been visiting in
Huntington, and on Wednesday her
father Inundated her by cutting her
visit short and bringing her home
on account Of the attentions a
young man was paying her. She
cried bitterly all night, and Friday
morning, after dressing in her best
clothes, blew her brains out. She
left note upbraiding her father for
his actions.
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Day-Dawns for Careful Buyers.
Bright and Shining Facts for ALI the People,


fOuH like our new falI Clothing. You'll like
them for more than here but prin.
cpay because they're good looks and quality
you don't what kind of clothes you wear you buy
ordinary suit anywhere and pay much for
would ask for finely tailored suits. If you wish
good clothes and moderate price, you make
of satisfaction by getting of our guaranteed suits
We offer our customers the worlds best the worlds
cheapest rates Every dollars worth of goods in house
purchased before the passage of the Tariff Bill consequent
y in position to give you every advantage both
price and quality
Fall Fashions in Mems Wear Sack suits of handsome
Scotch chevos check broken bars pads and stripes retain
their hold en- the popular fancy though they share hono with
the excellent worsered chevot cut serges and plain
eds Ovecoa the short Covert cloth for fall wear Winter
and listers richer and handsomer than ever
Boys and Chdren's Clothing Where that boy yours
going fall forgotten about him
his winter needs Our boys chdens department
parents The clothes stylish good bigger
lads the young who long pants SUITS showing
latest styles for them here Nobbe they'll
where, and better
Our Furnishing Goods Department displaying the latest
need and at the low tariff prices We invite you inspect
this line before purchasing and will let be the Judge
braggers but sell goods their will appreciated
IA. G. TABLER.
JAMES B. DYGaER Statesmen GENTEEL CLoTnIER.
FRANK GEYER. ! '"isS"e"
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Death OF MIR. MICHAEL COVER

DEATH OF Mr., MICHAEL GowER.-
Michael Cover, living one mile
southeast of townsville, Md, died
Sunday morning of old age and gen.
eral debility, in his seventy second
year. He was a farmer for many
years, good neighbor and kind
father. His wife and these children
survive him; William, townsville,
on Jacob Funk s farm; Samuel, near
Sharpsburg Richard, Polo, H.,
who has been home for about three
weeks; Mrs. Ella Reed and Lizzie,
at home sisters-Mrs. Lizzie Lam.
bert, townsville; Mrs. Canady
Hammond, Bakersville; Mrs. Zeig-
Ter, Martinsburg; brother, Washing
ton, in Martinsburg. He had thir.
teen grandchildren.
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DEATH OF A YOUNG LADY.-At
her home on Queen street, 10 North
Martinsburg, on Sunday morning
last, at 0 o'clock, Miss Virginia
Kidwell, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Kidwell, departed this life
after lingering illness from COM
plication of diseases. The deceased
was aged 81 years, 5 months and
10 days. Miss Kidwell had many
friends, and just at this age, her
Death was sad blow to them. The
funeral took place on Tuesday
afternoon, at $50 O'Clock, from the
First NJ. E. Church, Revs. Price
and Anderson conducting the SER
vices. Tie interment was IN Green
Hill Cemetery. We extend our
deepest sympathy to the bereaved
family.
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THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN FULL
BLAsT.-The public schools of this
city opened on Monday morning
last, with a large enrolment of
pupils. The enrolment of each
school was as follows High School
l4l; Second Ward 218; Third
Ward 243; Fourth Ward l76 /;
Colored School SO. This number
has been increased since the open
ing, large number not starting in
on the opening day. The Fifth
Ward, owing to the new building
not being completed, has no school,
with the exception of Prof. Downs
room, who is holding school in the
Yeakley Church. The new Super
intendent, Prof. G. II. Cole, has
taken charge Of the High School,
and the way be manages affairs al
ready proves that the school term
of 1898 will be most successful
one. He is much liked by the pu-
pills, teachers, and the public in gen.
eral, Parents should bear in mind
thatthe Compulsory School Law is
in effect in this state, and all young
children must be sent.
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Our ON BAIL.-William W.Smith,
who shot and badly wounded two
men named Harry Reed and Will
liam Miller, after dance in Sandy
Hook district on August 18th, an
account of which We gave at the
time, was released from the Jail
at Hagerstown. on Tuesday by
Magistrate Small under $500 bail.
Both of the wounded men will re-
cover. Smith is to have hearing
before Magistrate P. E. Miller,
Sandy Hook, on September 18th.
Young, Smiths mother died on
Monday night last.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-09-11

REGULAR MEETlNG.-The City
Council met in regular session on
Thursday night of last week in the
Council Chamber. The minutes Of
the last meeting were read aad ap.
proved. The report Of the street
committee on the hauling of gar
hage was also approved. The COM
mittee was authorized to purchase
new wheels for hose reel No. /.
Some pavements were ordered laid
and few nuisances reported, and
they adjourned.
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Children Cry for
Pitchers CasEoelas

Itch on human, mango on horses
dogs and all stock cured in thirty
minutes by Woolford's Sanitary Lo-
ton. This never fails. Sold by L..
G. Matthaei, druggist, Martinsburg.
w. Va. 5.8-1yr.
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SQUIRRELS PLENTIFUL MIR. Rob
ert Porter and wife have returned
from visit to the family Of Mr..
Joseph Sanbauah, near Tomahawk
Springs. Mr.. Porter reports that
squirrels are plentiful in that section
of the county, and that in two days
bunting he killed forty.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-09-11

HYMEEEAL.-Cards have been IS
suei for the marriage Of Miss Min
ME Riddle, the daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Joseph Z. Cline OF this city,
TO Mr.. Flank E. SmnIr, The junior
member Of the firm o. W. l.. Jones
& Co.. 70 take place in the Presby-
terrain Church, in this city, on Tues
day eeeripg. September l4h, 1897,
at 1870 O'Clock. We exten | con.
CALCULATIONS in advance to the hap
by couple.
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FOOLED WITH DYNAMITE AND IT
WENT OrF.-At noon on Monday
last, a little colortd bow about
twelve years old, carried a work
man s dinner to him at Baker Bros
lime quarry in the south end of
this city. While there he espied a
dynamite cap, and whether he was
picking at it or whether the heat of
his hand caused an explosion is not
known, but the cap went off. The
cap was shattered into bits and the
boy was literally covered with small
pieces Of brass, some no larger than
pin point. His face, neck, breast
and legs were badly torn. He went
to DR.. Morrison who took out some
OF the larger pieces and dressed the
wounds. The boy is a son of Joe
Baker, colored, who lives in the vi
entity Of the quarry. We believe
the next time he sees a dynamite
cap he will ,eave it alone. He had a
narrow escape.