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The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-03-02
The Word md the deed,

Mrs. Uptown-This is strange. Here's
letter from the hired girl l dis
charged the other day for refusing to
do things the way wanted then done,
asking me TO send her trunk.
Mr.. Uptown--There' o,hing strange
In that.
Mrs. Uptown-Yes; but she signs IL
"Your obedient servant."-N. Y. Even.
ing Journal.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-03-02
The Law of Approximate tion.

Blinks-Do you suppose it's ever pos
sible to come anywhere near the size
of u mans income?
Jinks-Yes; just take the figure he
gives to the assessor. add it to the fig
ure he tells his friends and then divide
the result by two. and you'll have II
near enough.-Town Topics.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-03-02

"Nhat was this row nbout?" said the
policeman.
"lt MI came about" the fa,hCr-in-law
eNplui"ed, by some Of those cheeky
boys throwing shoes ut the bride"
"Wcll," said the policeman that's
customary"
"Yes; but not horscshocs Odds
and Ends.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-03-02
A WOman's Aim.

Bride-If you ever tlirt with any 9th
er woman, Harry, will shoot you!
lIarry-What! Could you aim gun
at your own husband?
Bride-Yes, could and would.
Harry (relieved)-Well, then, ]
should be perfectly safe.-Harlem
Life.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-03-02

Smith--One can't always judge n
mans patriotism by his conversation.
Jones-No, I suppose not.
Smith-Take Brown. for instance;
would you call him coward?
Jones-Well, er--l might il I was
sure he wouldn't fight.-Baltimore
Life.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-03-02

Mrs. Hayricks-What makes you so
sure there won't be no more ligh, in,
Joshua?
Mr.. Hayriclis-lIain't the board Of
strategy down to tie grocery store
disbanded? If that don't settle the
hull business, gosh hang it, what will,
I'd like to krow.-Chicago Daily
NeWs.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-03-02

Book Agent-What kind Of mar is
your neighbor, Mr.. Puffedup3
Farmer Hornbeak-Wa-al, I cacker-
late he imagines that there won't be
any more wet weather this season un-
less he withdraws his objection
Judge.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-03-02
A base Slander.

ut is claimed by the complainant
that you assaulted him." said the
magistrate.
"He lies, your worship. l never
touched him. Bobson and Ti6bs
picked him up and carried him to the
pump. All did WAS to work the pump
handle. e."-Tit-Bits.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-03-02
PRACTICAL SUGGESTIONS.

Jesus Christ, by the truth. makes US
free from sin and the love of sin; and
when we are free from sin, the chains Of
sin are broken, and the slavery Of sin
has ended.
Jesus Christ. by the truth Of His
friendship. Of the fatherly love Of God,
Of the promise that all things shall
work together for good, and by bring
ing us into the truth Of friendship with
God, and obedience to His Laws, delivers
us from the CALLING bondage of anxiety.
and fear. and care.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-03-02
HlA Rich Tfail.

"Dawson's an awfully extravagant
chap"
"Yes, he is"
HAS he got much money back OF
him."
I'm afraid he has--more. il fact.
than he has ahead Of him."-H..rper's
Bazaar.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-03-02
Give Him n Chance.

Tramp-Could yer give poor man
. pie or cake, ma'am?
Lady-Why, you have big lunch
there now, sir.
Tramp know, but de doctor sez
must spend an hour at my meals,
ma'am.--N. Y. World.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-03-02

"What is an investigation, Uncle Rod
ney"
Investigation? Why, it's hunting
up q lot Of blame and putting it on
some ebody else. Puck.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-03-02
A ScrTn onette.

Whate'er bet!de. o murmur not
Waste no good breath upon your lot:
Lo! while you grumble, fiieth time.
Which. we'll put in, might earn dime.
Detroit Free Press.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-03-02
A Libel on Colleginns.

Mrs. Benham-I wonder why our boy
hasn't written lately.
Benham-He's probably having good
luck at poker.-Town Topics.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-03-02
In the Dig Race.

The race Is not In every case
Unto the swift. they say,
And by that self-same token he
That Les ds the fastest hfe may be
Passed by the man who pegs away"
chicago Daily News.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-03-02

"How do you keep SO young. Mrs.
Lighthead?"
swell, never worry about my age."
Detroit Free Press.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-03-02
Guess Again.

Clerk-What kind Of gloves, madam
walking glovesp
Miss Wayback-Mercy sakes, mol !
don't wear gloves on my feet-Judge.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-03-02
on, THE DIFFERENCE.

what a wretchedly dark hole this
IL, now!"
"Do you think so? Before We were
married. you always said it was the
most delightful in Brighton-so few
lamps. Sloper.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-03-02
Poetry and Realty.

Held go through fire and water for
you. dear.
She-Never mind that. Would you
agree to go through the operation OF
making fire for me?-Yonkers States
man.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-03-02
Not Such q Big Fool.

Emily-I am SO unhappy. begin to
see that Arthur married me for my
money.
Her Dearest Friend-Well. you have
the comfort of knowing that he is not
SO simple rs he looks.-TYt-Bits
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-03-02
CURE A COLD NONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Qunine Tablets. All
druggists refund money Int ialiS Ia cure. 25c
The genuine has l.. b. q. on each tablet
en-
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-03-02
The War in Vain,

II do wish the United States would
get possession Of the Canary islands,"
"Why?"
because it would make good singers
cheap, wouldn't it?"-N. Y. Truth.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-03-02

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The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-03-02
A SUMMER SAL

in ladies' shoes is a pie" sanl
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
buyers find il a pleasure to
pay. FOl 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. l. aides,
whoever claims yOar hands,
by all means surrender your
feet to these shoes.
G. H. GIBSON, SalburY
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-18
NEWS OF CLINTON.
Brief But Choice Pointers of Interest
In the Big Dyke Town.

Town Solicitor E. A. Evans of Clin-
ton has returned from his vacation, but
ne has not had time to prepare his opin-
ion as to the power of the selectmen 10
purchase a patrol wagon Probably
the patrol wagon will be discussed at
the meeting of the selectmen Monday
evening. The horse hire bills for the
police department yesterday amounted
70 70 II the town will furnish a wag-
on, the horse will be easy. The fire de-
partment has an extra horse and har-
ness 1t is not using, and would be glad
10 part with the animal for it's board
| and lodging.
Antonio Car5oni of this town went to
South birmingham today and entered
| Tor the appearance of Victoria Casaze.
whose rival for the affections Of a
young woman, had him arrested for the
| theft of an umbrella
Mrs. F. P. Breed has been visiting
| friends in Mortified. She will return
| to her home tomorrow.
the funeral of Michael Joyce, who
| died Wednesday at his home in Cali
| fornia court, will take place Friday
morning at the home Of his daughter,
Mrs. John W. Carlisle, 1877 Beacon
| street. A requiem mass will be read in
ol. Jonn Cathollc Church at o'clock.
Traffic on the Boston & Maine is still
delayed by the absence Of the bridge at
Still River. The temporary bridge will
be ready for use in a few hours Work
IS suspended on the new warehouse of
the Bigelow Carpet Company. A ship
ment of bricks for the company has
been delayed by the burning of the
bridge
Charles F. Fairbanks and John D.
Missroon have moved into the hand
some Brimhall house on Prescott street,
where they will keep bachelors hall.
They have leased the property. The
house is one of the handsoInest in town.
Miles Mitchell, a member of Co. K,
has enlisted as a member of the Thirty
fifth regiment, United States infantry.
There was meeting of the stock
holders of the Clinton cooperative bank
tonight in the Office of Walter r. Dame
for the purpose of nominating officers
for the ensuing year
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-18

account of the fierce objection made by
his fellow prisoners. August Schreiier
swore strange oaths in the German
language that he would sacrifice the en-
tire department if Elmer was made his
companion. William Nugent wouldn't
have him either, and John McCarty Of
Lancaster said that no Leominster man
was good enough to occupy the same
cell with him. All these men were taken
in during the afternoon.
John Morrison has some pear trees
in his door yard on School street. Bad
boys have been jumping over the fence
and stealing the fruit. When he re-
preached them they waggled their fin
gers at him, and did it again. Yester-
day afternoon he told Chief Bates
about it. Today was the first day since
the fruit ripened that the young ras-
Gals have left it unmolested.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-18
HEAVIEST EVER KNOWN.
Auburn Residents Called Upon to Pay
High Rate of Taxation.

Auburn, Aug. 1.-THE assessors find the
following conditions: Total valuation of
assessed estate, $575 ITO, divided as follows:
Value OF personal estate this year, $780,;
value of personal estate last year, SIS, 67S-
gain on personal, SIP; value of real es-
tae this year, $3.50 720; value of real estate
last year. SAG, 7S0-gain on real estate,
$l3.9sO. Taxes: State $3.50; county, $6I6;
town grant, $10,0SS .O6; grade crossing tax,
sis; 6S; overlayings, sos .5S-total tax,
There are 1865 polls; rate per $1,000, SIS. 40.
Number Of horses assessed, 344; cows, 6S4;
cattle, H3; fowls, 40S6; sheep, 5; swine. 62;
number Of houses assessed, 30115; number
OF houses exempted, 10; number of acres
assessed, 9S11; number of acres exempted,
lSS; number In1 Of residents assessed on prop.
erty, SO6; non-residents, 229; number of
persons VINO. pay a poll tax only, 1856;
value of buildings, excluding land,
w, S45; value Of land, excluding buildings,
$256, 375-total, $3.50, 100
The tax rate is the highest ever known
IN this town. The principal reasons for
50 nigh a rate is that it cost nearly $1,000
70 open the roads last winter, for the
raised Some money has been spent on
account of the Worcester and Webster
electric railroad, which is now built, and
nearly $l6o on account of getting rid of
11unns crossing. This is in addition to
the grade crossing tax levied this year A
special appropriation of $500 was voted
last, springsto straighten the Southbridge
road, near the city line, upon which a
portion Of the next section of the state
road will be built and another of $500 to
cut the hill at the city line near the house
of F. J. Boyce.
List. of Auburn taxpayers who pay a
tax Of oyer 500: George NJ. Allen S5i, %;
]. A. R. Curtis $12435; T. S. Eaton, Sl66 21
J. 2. Eaton, 1871; T. S. & j. p. Eaton,
S4.56; William Gilbert. S163 "a: H. N.
Granger, $S7; D. C. Grosvenor, 500 on;
James Hilton, 7.6S; c.. A. Howe, $50 80;
Albert Kelley heirs, 1884, II. J. Marcy,
$56 81 McQuade Brothers, SIP "a; Denis
Murphy. 1854; s. A. Newton, SIG. 90;
Frank Nye, 1919; S, P, Perry, $113. 04
Albert NJ. Phillips, $51 81; o. S. Pond,
$247 81; Frank E. Prentice, $50. 3S; A. L,
Rice, $50. 80; Leonard Rice estate, ST.. 05 :
George II. Sibley, $241 10; W. H. Sibley
heirs, $54 10; William F. Stone, $3.50 70;
J. B. Stone, S44. SO; j. B. & L. n. Stone,
SOL a.; Emory Stone S113 40: Andrew c.
Thayer, SAB 12; Mrs. NJ. E. Ward, S61 81 /;
John Warren sons, $124.20; Frank
Wetherhed s107 IT; Josiah Whitaker,
$685.; Abel S. Wolfe, 1892. &c. Non-resi-
dents: J. G. Jefferds, Worcester, SOS IA;
Frank T. Knowles Worcester, $12S; John
g. Machines, Worcester. S14S. AS: Joseph
S. Perry, Worcester, $2O5 is; Stoneviile
Worsted Company, Stoneville, 1886 IS;
F; b. White, Worcester, $50 35; Boston and
Albany Railroad Company, Boston. $101 20;
Wilkinson Crossley, Maynard, 1914 a.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-18
GRAFTON.

Grafton, Aug. 1.-THE Adelphi Asso-
ciates will attend the excursion to Nan
tasket Friday.
William Bouker of Chicago, a long
distance wheelman, en- route from Chi
cago to Boston, stopped in Grafton this
morning.
A meeting of the Blackstone Valley
league directors will be held next Fri
day evening at Hotel St. Germaine, in
Baskerville.
Alonzo Robinson, a former resident
OF Grafton, was a recent guest in town.
Miss Lena Wood has returned from a
lengthy visit in Pemaquid, Me-
Isabelle White Is visiting in East
Brookfield, the guest of Miss Blanche
King, former resident of Grafton.
Ex-Superintendent of Schools Stan
lew H. Holmes and wife are the guests
of relatives on Oak street
The family Of John S. Mcclellan are
visiting in Duxbury.
Mrs. G. A. Marshall of Ashton, a re-
cent guest of relatives on Merriam ave-
nue., has returned home.
Florence Barnes has returned to her
home in Ashton, RI.
The special town meeting here next
Monday evening still serves as a topic
of universal discussion among the
townspeople, and hot meeting is ex-
pected.
Charles Windsor of Chicago the re-
cent guest of Stanley F. McFarry, has
returned home.
The B. Y. p. U. meeting next Sun
day evening will be led by j. Fred
Whitney, who will use Drifting as his
topic.
Howard Despeaux is visiting with
friends in Westboro.
Miss Grace Wood has returned from
visit in Warren.
Fred Atchue has as yet made no re-
ply to the challenge of Austin Esta-
brook for a shoot with his brother, at
the Bay State Gun Club shoot in Wor-
cester, Aug. 49,
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-18
Chairman sprague's
Interview Is Dis
cussed.
CLINTON MAN TALKS PLAINLY.
Invites the Commission to
Look the Padrone SYs-
tenn Square in Face.

Clinton, Aug. 1.-THE metropolitan
water board has resorted to it's usual
method Of replying to charges that
nave hitherto been made against it, rel
ative to the way it manages affairs on
the Wachusett reservoir.
On several occasions, when the at
tention Of the board has been called to
violations of TIE law relative to the en-
Payment Of citizen labor, the board
or some member of it has replied in
substance that "the board is pleased to
rectify all mistakes"
These replies have usually been from
the pen of Secretary Davenport. The
latest thing of the kind is from Hon.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-18
Mr.. SWANS SUCCESSOR.
Clinton Business Men Discuss Mattsr
Though Officials Are Silent.

There is much question in Clinton as
to whom will be the successor Of the
late Charles L. Swan as president of
the Clinton Savings bank The stock
holders are not saying anything. Some
persons have ventured to suggest that
Judge c. G. Stone may have the honor
conferred upon him, but there is moth
ing to confirm the supposition. Judge
Stone is president of the Clinton Ma
tional bank. He is a very conservative
man, and would please a great MANY
depositors who prefer safety over pro-
gressiveness in a banking institution.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-18
UPTON AND WEST UPTON.

Upton, Aug. 17.-Eben Atherton of
Milwaukee, Wis, is visiting friends in
West Upton, where he resided many
years.
Jefferson Lyford has returned
from visit among relatives in Maine.
Miss Annie Brown is a guest of Miss
Jennie Wood.
Joseph Fowler has returned from a
visit among relatives in Milford. Ct
Holly Snow, Leon Bachelor, Frank
Bailey and Walter williams are enjoy
ing a few days outing under canvas at
the reservoir.
Frank Burdick has returned from a
wheeling trip through New Hampshire.
After vacation at Winthrop beach
and Nantasket, Rev. Walter Knight
and son Edward will leave tomorrow
for an extended visit in Providence, r.
l., New Haven, Conn, New York city
and Roxbury, N. Y.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-18
Mr.. BATES WILL BE THERE
Worcester South Agricultural Fair viii
Be Held Sept. 14-15.

Sturbridge, Aug. 17.-Hon. John L..
Bates, speaker Of the House of Repre-
sentatives, has announced that he will
attend the Worcester South Agricultu-
raj fair, Sept. IA. and will address the
people. The track and grounds are
being put in good condition. There will
be a balloon ascension and parachute
drop, both days, under management of
Prof. Van Devon of Newark, N. j., who
has made two successful ascensions
here before. The ascension and
drop will be made by a young lady
Other attractions will be furnished
which, with the seven racing events
and the new hall, will make the next
fair the most attractive ever held here
The estate of the late Rev. Amos Hol-
brook is being settled, and the real es-
tate will probably change hands soon.
Clifford Chamberlain and Carl Cory
are camping at Alum pond. Quite a
| colony of people are around that pond
this summer.
Mrs. H. L. Richardson and her
granddaughter, Helen Jackson, have
gone to Bridgeport, Ct, for a few
weeks.
Roderick Stocking, an old and re-
spected citizen, died Wednesday. Flu
neral Friday at .. m.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-18
MET EARLY DEATHS.
Three Clinton Pigs Figure in Episode
and Two of Them Depart This Life.

Three Clinton Pigs Figure in Episode
and Two of Them Depart This Life.
Three small pigs in Clinton that were
determined not to proceed as their
owner desired. rebelled, and two met
an early death. The pigs were in a
crate. and the crate was in a. wagon.
which was being driven across the
tracks of the Boston and Maine rail-
road, near the depot. The jolting Jared
the Stats of the crate apart, so that one
little pig scrambled out, and fell out of
the wagon. A disorganized squeal in
dicated the moment when a wheel
passed over the shote's body, breaking
its spine.
The driver picked up the injured lit
tie pig and tried to put it into the crate
again. The second little pig took the
opportunity to escape. It started In
the direction Of Fitchburg. Several
small boys chased it. One boy fell on
the second little pig and killed it. Off
Ger Joseph Lawson came along with his
revolver about this time, and shot the
first little pig to put it out of its suf-
fering. The only pig that escaped was
the big one that stayed in the crate.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-18
To Cure Constipation in One Week
To Purify the Blood in One Week
To Strengthen Nerves in One Week
To Cure Sick Headache in One Day

Take Cleveiand's Celery Compound Tea.
refunded by
Brewer & Co.. Sc Front st.; George Il.
Fairbanks. 2S4 Main st.; Burlington Phar-
macy; Martin p. Waite. 10 Front ct.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-18
WILL MAKE AN EXAMPLE
Superintendent Burgess Will Rid elm
ton & Leominster Road of DRINKS.

Superintendent Burgess Will Rid Gin
ton & Leominster Road of DRINKS.
George w. Burgess, superintendent
of the Clinton and Leominster rail-
road, is determined to free the line of
the nuisance of intoxicated persons
who will not behave themselves. This
place is the Mecca of hundreds of peo-
pie who come from Fitehburg, Leomin-
ster and Lancaster each month to buy
stuff to drink.
Some get intoxicated and go home
loaded Hitherto it has been the rule
of the road to put such persons off the
car. But hereafter they will be arrest
ed. In order to insure the proper pun
ishment of such, Supt. Burgess has en-
gagged Lawyer Dyer of Leominster to
appear against them. BY making an ex-
ample of a few persons who try to run
the company's cars without authority.
Supt. Burgess hopes to do much good.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-18
HOTEL TEAMS PLAY BALL

Holden, Aug. 17.-Today two teams
from the Mount Pleasant House of JEFF
ferson and the Muschopauge House OF
Rutland played seven-inning game In
this town. The contest was a smuggling
match throughout, both pitchers being
pounded. Rivers, third base on the
Jefferson team, was chief slugger. The
battery for the Mount Pleasant was
Greene and Fales. Cobb pitched and
Sullivan caught for the Muschopauge
team. The score by innings:
Mt. Pleasant nab 3 0 10 A--1o
Muscopauge ......O 2 s IL 8 Ola