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The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-09-09
School Of industrial Art.

The different courses offered by
the school cover all forms of Art aud
Design: Painting, Sculpture, In
terror Decoration, Architecture,
Book and Magazine Illustration, &c
Young men and young women are
admitted to ali courses en- equal
terms.
The school is especially strong in
the instruction which it provides in
all branches of Textile Design and
Manufacture. Its textile department
constituting complete school in
itself, being not only The oldest aud
most complete textile school in
America but one OF the best schools
of this kind in the world.
An appropriation made by the last
legislature enables the institution to
offer one or more free scholarships
to each county of Pennsylvania. At
least one scholarship is available FOR
each county in the state and for
counties having more than one SEN
ator, as many scholarships are pro
vided as there are senatorial dis
tricts. The appointments to these
are made by the governor of the
state, usually ON tho recommends
tion Of the senator and at least one
representative from the distric. in
which the applicant resides. Blank
forms OF ofapplication and all informa-
ton regarding details will be fur
nished by Principal L. w. Miller, at
the school, Broad and Pine Streets,
Philadelphia, to whom all commune
cations should be addressed.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-09-09
SHAMOKIN DAM.

A pleasant and enjoyable surprise
rsrty was held at the home of Willet
lrbogast in honor of Mrs. Arbo-
,ast's 10th birthday. 64 of Mrs. Ar
bOgast's friends rushed in upon her
and did certainly surprise her. The
allowing are the names OF those
rresent: Mrs. II. G. Fiss, Miss Min
ME Fiss. II. Leister, wife and daugh-
,sr Wesley Freymeycr aud wife, Mr..
Fov Mrs. Kersteter, Thomas Het,
lck and wife. G.. II. Hane aud wife.
Mrs. n. II. Hartman ard daughter.
Mrs. ]. II. Rhoads and sons, Miss
Anna Deobler and laughter, Mrs.
lanes Gilbert, son and daughter,
Mrs. Peter Trate aud daughters,
Geo Aumiller and wife, Mrs. Hiram
Stabl, sons and daughters, Charles
Bower, wife and daughter, George
Iefier and wife, Mr.. Shipe and wife.
Emanuel Yeager and wife, Henry
Rspn and wife, VIM. Gaugler and
wife, Chas. Farlemane, wife and
laughter, John Wilt and wife, Con
nd Dutry, wife and daughter, D. P.
Ritter and wife, Martin Slear and
wife, Wm. Young and wife, James
6essler and wife, Harry Kessler and
wife. Mrs. Frank Fisher and son,
md Mrs. Isaac Fisher. The presents
we're nice and numerous. The even
ing was spent in eating and drinking,
and all seemed to enjoy themselves.
About II o'clock the guests left and
i wished Mrs. Arbogast many more
such enjoyable birthdays. Our
Canning Factory resumed opera
bon Aug 3lst, which gave employ
pent to quite a number Of our boys
Nd girls. ..Willet Arbogast, Newt.
hartman and Frank Santee took in
be sights at Ocean Grove, Atlantic
Sty and Philadelphia last week and
eport having had a good time.
)ur genial landlord, E. A. Aurand
pd wife, took in the Williams
Rove picnic last week.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-09-09
MT. PLEASANT MILLS.

The following teachers were hired
Pteach the Perry township schools
b the ensuing term: Fremont
nmmar, G. w. Sierer; Fremont
binary, James w. Arbogast; Heis-
krValley, 7. G. Arbogast; Smiths,
NJ Garman Leister's, Geo. H.
kchenbach Morning Glory, G. N.
fosius ;Schaffers H. E. Keiter;
fymOyer's, p. Il, Brosius and
ne, Eugene Markley. The salary
Fremont Grammar and Aline
hoOls were fixed at 1913 all the rest
S5, ,. Albert Schnee is the pos
FsOr Of quite a novelty in the aow-
line. This remarkable flower
POms but once a year, and then
y very short time. 1t begins to
20 at sunset and at midnight is
y open when it begins to close
and till two o'clock every trace
he large snow white flower has
Pppeared, and only what seems
Pea buds left. Mr.. and Mrs.
nee on Monday evening invited
lmber OF their friends to witness
blooming of this floral beauty.
called the Night Blooming
Pus" Rev. Spain returned
on Saturday last, from his
70 the uth.eastern section of
state. Mrs. Spain stayed in
caster, and will be accompanied
eby one OF her brothers. . The
year.old daughter of W. H.
@ died on Sunday, of bronchial
'nonia. Funeral on Wednes-
Our lime burners are all
e'erlastingly at it at present
armers are busy sowing. .....
Vi our people are talking of so.
Allddleburgh on Saturday to
u. Swallow
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-09-09
TROXELVILLE.

The potatoes in our community
are more plenty than was first sup
posed. Our town witnessed the
faces of many strange people on last
Saturday, many young people who
came from Union county to take
part in the delightful recreation
which always is experienced by those
who participate in the merriments of
our picnic. Our union picnic was
verv largely attended. William f.
Howell of Paxtonville was the guest
of his friends at this place Saturday
Our schools are all supplied with
teachers except one. Our directors
have diligent, assiduous student
in view. We hope lie will be secured
Charles Goss and j. A Herman,
the well-known foot ball players, left
again for Susquehanna University
where they were admitted at the
last commence ement in the Junior
class. "A birthday party was held
for Mrs. Kate Aumiller one evening
OF last week. She had been absent
from home for scme time and when
she arrived home, to her utter sur
prise, she found the house crowded
with Jolly people. She received many
presents. After refreshments were
served they resorted, for short
time, to various social games after
which all returned home, we'll pleas
ed with the hospitality. Mrs. Eva
Shrader was buried in the Troxel.
vile cemetery last Sunday. Rev.
Landit officiated. She was aged 81
years, 6 months and some days.
Those OF our young people who are
aspiring for q higher education are
now patronizing Susquehanna Uni
versity in stead Of @. P. q. A stu
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-09-09
dent should attend q school that lie
already prominent and that has
bright future before it.
a Public Letter,

Cincinnati, Ohio, August l6, lseo.
Aunt Rachael Speer Dear Madam -
We are seven In family-myself. wife. her sis
ter and four children. All have been sick two
summers with malaria. Quinine would break
1t but leaves us weak and distressed In the head
and when we stopped the quininc the fever re-
turned. Many people praised your Peruvian
Bitters and our physician told US to use 1t. /
feel grateful TO you because your bitters has
cured every one OF us after using it 81 days. We
used 1t five and six times day. taking a table
spoonful OF the bitters in n small wine glass of
Speer's Port Wine. Rev. John J. Thomas.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-09-09
An Importnnt Qmestion.

1fyour friends or nelghbors are suffering from
coughs, colds. sore throat, or any throat or lung
disease dncluding consumption ask them II
they have ever used Otto's cure This famous
German remedy Is having large sale here and
is performing some wonderful cures OF throat
and lung diseases. W. II. Spangler Middeburg |;
M. R0throck, NJ. d.. MI. Pleasant Mills. viii give
you sample bottle free. No matter what other
medicines have failed to Go, try 0tto's Cure.
Large size 25 and scots.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-09-09
KREAMER.

4 union picnic on Saturday was
u''easuccess, Revs. Schnable
feitz and DR.. f. W. Tool were
s'ols' The Freeburg band
uea excellent music. "A. A.
ae,nan y and wife of Lewistown
'nelf parents at this place
snaay Charles Shook of
was visiting friends at this
Master George Roush of
. 0'e visited his uncle, Paul
~ tins place last week. !.
lsln!ztIman "biked" it from
% Sat Qrday to attend the
||.|. q. ' N'I. - Nt|I.T HI| IS
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-09-09
TO CONSERVATIVES.

The undersigned having been restored to
health by simple means, after suffering for sew
eral years With severe lung affection, and that
dread disease COnsumptiOn. is anxious to
make known to his fellow sufferers the means
OF cure. To those who desire II, he viii cheerful
ly send gree OF charge) copy OF the prescription
used. which they viii ind sure cure for Con-
sumption, Asthma, CRtRrrh, Bronchitis
and all throat and lung MnIadies. He hopes all
sufferers win try this remedy, as II Is invaluable
Those desiring the prescription. which will cost
them nothing, and may prove blessing, Will
please address
Rev. EDWARD A. WILSON,
9-l0-lyr Brooklyn, New York
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-09-09
Everybody Says So.

Cascarets Candy Cathartic, the most Won
derful medical discovery Of the age, pleas
ant and refreshing to the taste, act gently
and positively on Kidneys, liver and bowels,
cleansing the entire system, dispel colds;
cure headache, fever, habitual constitution
and biliousness. Please buy and try box
OF &. 9. Q. to-day; 10, -, so cents. Sold and
guaranteed to cure by all druggists.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-09-09

drop Of medicine during the past Two years.
Under these circumstances I cannot do
otherwise than recommend it to others"
Friendship, n. Y. W. II. SCOTT, NJ. d.
DR.. Miles Remedies are sold by all drug
gists under positive guarantee first bottle
benefits or money refunded. Book on Heart
and Nerves sent free to all applicants.
DIR. MILES MEDICAL CO.. Elkhars, Ind.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-09-09
MARRIED..

In Maitland, Aug. 27th, by Elder
J. III. Richard, Edward Nj. Howe, of
Maitland, and Della r. Peters, OF
Bannerville.
Sept. 9, at Selinsgrove. by Rev. S.
e. Ochsenford, John d. Row, of
Dry VALLEY y Roads, and Jennie Nj.
Ritter OF. Kratzerville
At Salem. Aug. Goth by Rev. h. G.
Snable, Elizabeth E. Klase and
Howard Miller OF Lykens " fllev
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-09-09

c1nn nDlAIN Is cure for drunkenness
SIuf.unINk which can be given with or
without the knowledge of the drinker and will
completely stop the desire for liquor. Women
can secretly administer SToP.DRINK and effect
cures. Its merits have been proven in thou
sands of cases. Mailed in rlain sealed wrap
per, with directions, on receipt of ONE
DOLLAR. Particulars and testimonials free.
SEARLES g. CO., 81 Park Place, New York
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-09-09

Grape arbor- loaded with Grapes, two miles
long and over 300 uHio- o' vines trained on
wires This j. the extent Of Spccr, Oporto
Grape Vineyard at pas-ale y. J., only - miles a
from New NorI, city. Those who doubt it cSn
have their EXPENSE paid lul s''o given thcm
by the Speer y. J. Wine CO. i they viii come
and see and do NOT find the above true The
wines are the oldest and be,. to be had
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-09-09

had a constant ilutter-
ing OF the heart and
severe palpitation and
pain in the left side.
She took three bottles
OF DR.. Miles New Heart
Cure and was complete
ly restored to health,
and has not taken a
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-09-09
Ripans Tabules: gentle cathartic.
Ripans Tabules cure torpid liver.

No-To-Bsc for Fifty Cents.
Guaranteed tobacco habit cure, makes weak
'nen s'song' blood pure. 30, q. All druggistS
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-09-09

EY Fart DISEASE is durable. 1t is not
"a surprising that all cases are not
cured, since no physician has made
the heart special study for quarter OF a
century rs DR.. Miles has done. The follow
Ing tribute from physician will be read
with interest. "For six years prior to taking
DR.. Miles New Heart Cure my wife was Il
terrible sufferer from heart disease She
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-09-09
A SUMMER SAIL

in ladies' shoes is a pleasant
voyage afoot. For the pleas
ure it gives, there's no sail
like our sale. Crowds are
enjoying it, and securing the
prettiest, coolest and best fit
ting Summer shoes now man
ufactured, at prices which
buyels find it a pleasure to
pay. For house or street
wear, pleasure or everyday
practical purposes, walking,
riding, or driving, we supply
the ideal shoes demanded by
fashion and the dictates of
individual taste. Ladies,
whoever claims your hands,
by all means surrender your
feet to these shoes.
G.. H. GIBSON, SlDbulY
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1897-12-17

New York. Dec. i3.-Over 800 clerks
connected with the postal service In
this city have formed permanent
organization 10 be the New York
branch OF the United Postofiice Clerks
ASSOCIATION, a rival OF the National AS
ISOLATION Of Postofiice Clerks.
ON November IS at conference OF
postal clerks at Pittsburg, attended by
representatives OF the postoilices In
that city, Philadelphia, Baltimore and
New York, II was decided TO withdraw
from the National association aud to
form the United postoiilce Clerks as
ISOLATION. The reason was the alleged
apathy OF the old organization In puoh'
ing bill through congress. A new
bill has been prepared and was en-
dorscd ut recent meeting, which will
be introduced, with a few qualiticn-
tions, in tn. present congress.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1897-12-17
MAYOR OF OMAHA.
Broateh Must Prove THAT lie s de-
fauttcr.

Lincoln. Ncb.. Dec. a partial
opinion without finally deciding the
case has been rendered In tho Omaha
mayorality contest When the present
mayor, Frank 4. Moorcs was elected
TO that Office the then incumbent, Will
liam ]. Broatch, refused TO turn II
over. claiming that Moorcs, a. clerk Of
the district court, was dcfaulter In
sum Of g, 1000, and therefore prohibited
by law from holding office.
Mandamus proceedings seated Mr..
Moorcs and Broatch began suit TO Gust
aim. Mayor Moorcs In his answer TO
the information says he IL not de-
faultcr, but stands ready at any time
TO turn over foes collected m court
clerk when n settlement Is offered, he
having n counter claim against Doug
las county. The supreme court over
rules Broatch's demurrer 10 Moores'
answer and holds that the answer con
stltutcs n defense. The burden now
rests with Broatch TO prove Moores a
iefaulter. for which further time II
granted. The fact that the present
mayor retains Office during the trans
Mississippi exposition makes the con
test spirited.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1897-12-17
BACK TO SPAIN.
sick and wounded soldiers rn Up the
Colon.

sick aud Wounded soldiers fiii Up the
Colon.
Havana, Dee. iO.--Gcneral Rivera, m
insurgcnt leader, who was captured
last march In the province Of Pinar del
Rio by the spanish troops under Gem
eral Hernandez de Vnlcsco. and who
was recently pardoncd by royal decree
sailed ON the steamer Colon for Cadiz,
his home. The Colon also carries back
TO Spain 500 sick, wounded and other
wise incapacitnted soldiers.
In the skirmishcs Of the last ten
days the insurgents have lost ii3 kill
ed aud % taken prisoners. Eight
chiefs and officers and % armed pri-
Yates have surrendered to the Spanish.
The Spanish column In the same period
has lost Ave officers aud - soldiers
killed, with II officers and ITO soldiers
wounded.
The insurgents fired n cannon shot
into the machinery Of the plantation
OF Mr.. Rigby. an American, In the
Manzanillo district, destroying the
boilers. They have forbidden cane
grinding In that neighborhood under
the threat OF burning the cane fields.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1897-12-17

startling Declarations Made Known by
~. Louis Mnn.


~. Louis Man.
Boston. Dec ii.-Mrs Luctgert, the
supposed victim Of the sausage manu-
facturer murderer. so-called, in Chi
cago. is alive aud we'll
Mrs. Lucgcrt was seen in this city
during the month Of July, acknowl.
edged her identity besides giving more
or less explanation relative 10 the rea-
sons which caused her TO leave her hus-
band, who is again 10 be tried for his
life.
Such was the startling declaration
made by John Schoacd Of st. Louis,
Mo Mr. schoAcld supplemented this
statement further with the positive
assurance that Mrs. Luctgcrt was at
the house No. z Bullduch Place, for a
period Of three or four days, during
the middle Of July last. lie said he
gained the assurance on the fact that
Mrs. Luetgcrt. while Ia the city Of
Boston. acknowledged her Identity
with the assurance that she left her
husband because Of his actions with
other women. as well rs for reasons
which she thought would help him In
his financial embarrassment In bust
ness lie further asserted that he be.
licved Mrs. Lucigert was still In Hos
ton. and that she would yet be found.
Mrs. Moss Of No. Bullanch Place.
says that the woman supposed TO
be Mrs. Luctgcrt went by the name
OF Millie Parker. one day the woman
seemed distressed after reading an
account Of the trial Of Luctgcrt, aud
when questioned by Mrs. Moss. said'
"You would be surprised II told
you who am."
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1897-12-17
AID TO IRRIGATION.
Proposed Construction Of Reservoirs by IN.
Governments.

Washington, Dec. io.-A general re
view Of the matter OF proposed gov.
eminent constructions Of reservoirs In
the west was made IN a report sent 70
congress by Secretary Algcr on the
preliminary examination of the vari.
Gus reservoir system in Wyoming an(
Colorado. a summary follows.
Five roaervoir systems were eNnmin.
ed in Wyoming, near Laramie. Esti.
mated cost Of storing water from the
two Laramics. sil6.25i; of bringing
North Platte in basin. 81 900, 600; at
Sweetwa,or. estimated cost, sse7. s3t;
Pine Creek system, s7o.3i6: Cloud Peak
s3i, 3Os; Lake Dcsmit. si33. 800
Colorado Platte, $50. 900;
Loveland, s2Ge, 100 Doubtful advisa-
bilityD
The Piney system Is recommended
for Wyoming. Reservoir construction
in the arid region. the report says.
would reduce the food height Of the
Missouri river during the June rise,
and is Indispensable To the highest de-
vclopcment Of that section, falling
more properly under the domain Of
the nation than the state: and need
not invoke government control OF irri.
cation works.
The government should acquire full
title and jurisdiction 10 any sight Il
improves. and also full rights TO tho
water.
The total extent Of the reservoir sys.
TEN In the arid regions which shall
render available the entire flowing
streams will not exceed i,iGi, 900, 900
cubic feet
II Its construction was 10 consume n
century Of time Il would represent an
annual storage Of about 10000, 900, 900
cubic feet, or 266, 500 acre feet AZ
s5.35 per foot this would cost 81, i33,7
per annum. This amount distributed
among the seventeen arid states and
territories gives AN average annual eN'
penditurc la each Of ssl.s55. The an
nual value Of the stored water would
return the original cost and main
tenance In an average period Of three
years.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1897-12-17
YOU CAN'T STOP ,rM.
The Fury Of an Unfettsred Element Fails
TO Crush Them The Tire Tiend Dsaed.

Nhe tury ~ an tnfettered Element Faiis
TO Crush Them The Ttre Tiend Dsaed.
The news comes from Attlca. Ind,
or the destruction. by hre. OF the big
laboratory and office building VI the
sterling Remedy company. makers OF
Cascarets Candy Cathartlc and No-To-
Sac, the original guaranteed tobacco
hablt cure The preparations made by
thla big corporation are known
throughout the world.
The FIRE broke out In one Of the
packing rooms on the third floor during
the noon hour. and had made consider
able Roadway before Il was discovered.
The Sterling Remedy company Il the
principal industry OF the beautiful lit
tle city OF Attlca. employing several
hundred people. besldes being affiliated
with the interests at the Indiana Min
eiel Springs. the famous Magno-Mud
Cure The entire population was
worked up to frenzy Of excitement
Meanwhile the almost prOvcrbial
energy and presence Of mira Of "Huat-
ling Harry Kramer the general man
ager Of The sterling Remedy company,
was displayed lie was the coolest
man az the scene. He quietly walked
away. and secured n big carriage show
room near by. and had all Office furni-
ture, charred aud dolapldated M Il
was taken there. Several shipments
were made the same evening from
goods saved and on Friday morning.
all departments were at work IN VAR
ious rooms about town, while n gang
OF men were cleaning away the wreck
age preliminary 20 rebuilding.
The actual damage amounts to many
Thousands ~ dollars the loss due TO
interruption OF business aud confusion
Of detail IA lnesllmatahle. but pluck
and energy Of one man will turn de-
feat into Victory and move the wheels
Of business to eyer-increaslng speed.
! Nothing can stop the success Of Cas-
,arou and No-To-liac with such char
actoristic force behind them.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1897-12-17
A CHRISTIAN GOVERNMENT.


satIonai Conference Wants TO Amend tho
Constitution.
Philadelphia, Dec 10. The national
conference Of the Christian principles
Of civil government came 10 an end
this afternoon. one Of the resolutions
adopted declares that Il is the duty Of
the Christian church and OF this nation
to put forth earnest efforts 20 main
tain the existing Christian features of
our government aud 10 endeayor 10 Sc
cure such un amendment to our CON
stitution as will give 10 our Christian
laws. institutions and usages an unde'
niable legal basis In the fundamental
basis for every moral and Christian re-
form.
other resolutions declare against
sabbath desecration by the operation
Of railways, steamships, steamboats,,
electric cars, baseball playing, the
publishing OF newspapers and the use
OF the bicycle horse or carriage for
pleasure, sessions OF congress, and the
transportation OF the nails
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1897-12-17

Chicago. Dec. i0.-Jacob Erb, the 10
year.old boy who, in company with
Frank Williams, was captured last
night after holding up and shooting
John MoCosh, Is said TO be the son OF a
wealthy sawmnl proprietor Of Naucou-
yer. Il. G. lie has confessed 20 com
pllcity In a number Of hold-ups in Chi
cago the last two or three weeks and
has also admitted taking part in a
series Of burgluries In Nashville, Tenn
Dayton, Ohio. and other western aud
south ern cities.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1897-12-17
WIRE TRUST.
Wire Manufacturers Hold Another Con.
ference at New York.

ference ut New York.
New York, Dec. ll.-Another meet
ing Of manufacturers OF wire and wire
nails was held at the Waldorf Astorin
hotel, In furtherance Of n plan TO CON
solldate the interests In the lines
named throughout the country. j. r.
Morgan 4 Co., are said TO be behind
the movement and, according 10 cur
rent reports, the interests involved ag.
gregate s5O,OOo,oOo.
Henry w. oliver, who has been men
toned rs likely 10 become president OF
the combination, said It was quite out
Of the question for him TO make public
what took place at the meeting.
The washburn 4 Mmn Manufacture
ing company at Worcester Mass says
that several OF the larger wire manu-
faeturers are proposing TO form new
corporation.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1897-12-17
Anaconda Copper In London Declines.

New York, Dee 1.-THE Evening
Posts London financial cablegram
saws that a feature In the stock market
today was the sharp decline Of "a in
Anaconda copper. These shares are
widely held here, and by the best peo'
pie. so that the fall had marked eff
feet on the markets. kilograms from
the Anaconda mines report an unfa'
vorable output In the last few months
and that engineers are coming over TO
make explanations The company will
sell an unplaced balance Of shares here.