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Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-06-14
A Couple of Families Who Live in
an Ideal State.
THEY A2E NUMEROUS IN NUMBER
And Consider There are No Places on Earth
So Dear as Their Homes In Texas
Mighty Midst.


In southern Texas two remark
ably prolific families reside in adj
joining counties. They are frugal,
industrious Germans, living upon
well-cultivated farms.
Christian Pohel, who is not yet
20 years of age, is the father of
eighteen children, all of whom
live under one roof, and there
has never been a death in the
family. All were born under one
roof. Not one of them ever had
a bone broken nor did ever one
of them take dose of medicine
prescribed by physician. They
are all rosy checked, stout-lOoking
boys and girls. The mother of
these young Texans is fne-looll-
ing woman, possessing clear"cut
classic features. Her face looks
as if 1T had been chiseled from
ollve-colored marble. She is not
far from the tiftieth milestone on
life's journey, though she looks
many years younger. The boys
anu girls have beer brought up to
work in the fields, and as II result
of such training they are robust
and healthy.
Mr.. Pohel owns a large tract
of fine land, the greater portion
of which is under a high state Of
cultivation. The children seam
to be very devoted to each other,
and it is the intention of their
father to give each of them a
farm when they marry and have
them settle near the old home
stead.
In Austin county there is also a
large and interesting family of
ffty-six persons, and they dwell
in apparent harmony under the
same roof. Schmidt is their
name, and Casper Schmidt, who
founded their home in this state,
still lives. Strangely enough, he
has but one son, but this son,
whose name is John, has made
ample reparation. He married at
20 and is the father of fifteen
boys and girls. Five of these
have married and not one has left
the parental home. These five
married sons and daughters have
twenty-five children, and there
are six REORGANIZATION of
Casper Schmidt in the family.
1t is a remarkable sight, and one
that visitor will never forget, to
see all these people gathered in
the great hall of the house, or all
seated at long table in the large
mining room. Mrs. Schmidt, the
mother, occupies seat of honor,
near daughter at the head of
the table, while the old grand
father prefers to sit with the lit
tie children, down at the Other
end.
They are very religious people,
and when they have all assembled
about the table the father calls on
some one of the younger members
OF the family to ask blessing.
All of them are fond of music,
and since there are several gooc
musicians among them they are
enabled to have an excellent
band. In the winter time they
all assemble in the great hall ev
cry evening, and those capable
engage in singing or playing OF
some instrument.
A beautiful, well-shaded grow
is in front of the large farm
honse, and here the whole famil,
assemble on Sunday, or wheI
they are at leisure during tn
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-06-14
Strawberry nnncs.

the Seneca nation, about twenty
five miles east of Vinita, 1T. The
war dance closed at late hour.
The Seneca Indians, more than
two hundred in number, which
consisted of the whole tribe, as
sembled in the morning at the old
shed in the hills and began max
ing Preparations for the events
which were to soon follow. The
place selected for the strawberry
festival is in a lonely place in the
hills on the east side of the Grand
river, where the Indians erected
a large shed, under which all the
members of the tribe can dance
at one time. Seats are made by
means of logs placed on the outer
edge of the shed so that when all
the Indians are seated they face
the dancing ring, so that each can
see what is going on at all times.
Inside the shed was a large dane
ing ring, somewhat in the order of
the ring used in modern shows.
At 9 O'Clock the Indian chief
took seat in the center of the
dancing ring; later on he kindled
up fire, using only ash, hickory
and sycamore wood. This is the
kind of wood that had been used
by this tribe of Indians upon this
occasion as far back as the mem
DRY of the oldest warriors goes.
The fire soon blazed up, burned
up the light wood, and nothing
remained but a few smoking
chunks. A young Indian handed
the old chief small bag of leaves
which had been mashed and
crumbled almost as fine as smok-
ing tobacco. This bag contained
the sacred leaves, or what the In
dams called Indian tobacco. When
the Indians offer up their prayers
to the Great Spirit upon public
occasions they always burn this
Indian tobacco and pray while
the smSlrr~ ssai ndiug~npward,
firmly believing the smoke trans
mits their prayers and supplica-
lions direct to God. They believe
tina Great Spirit is God. They
believe in Christ, and many of
them have joined different
churches; most.of them are Quak-
ers and some are Catholics.
The chief of the tribe would
apply the Indian tobacco to the
fire and then, as the smoke arose
upward, he spoke at length in the
Indian language in very serious
manner. He spoke of the many
things for which the tribe should
be thankful the past year and
then recited long prayer, at in
tervals stopping to put more of
the Indian tobacco on the fire.
Thus the whole tribe of Indians
had prayed until it was noon.
They then took recess until /
p. M, at which time the tribe was
again seated under the shed as if
again in prayer. Baskets full CT
Strawberries had in the meantime
been placed upon table in the
center of the dancing ring. These
berries were now put IN large pals
and mashed and mixed with water
and sugar, which made thick
soup. Indian maidens passed the
pals around. Each Indian would
drink a dipper full of the straw
berry soup and then the pail was
passed to the next Indian, who
also drank dipperful, and con-
tinued in this manner until all the
soup was gone. Other walters
passed bread and meat around
until each Indian had all he could
hold in his hands. Barbecued
beef seemed to be the principal
meat. After the meal ha5 been
| fniebad n raoass mas tolyan until
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-06-14

A man never realizes that his wife
Is i'll until he suddenly discovers him
self dressed up as chief mourner at her
funeral
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-06-14
HEALTH AND BEAUTY.
A Book That Should Be in the
Hands of Every Woman.

Mrs. Mckee Rankin, one of the fore
most and best known character ac
tresses and stage artists of this genera
ton, in speaking of Pe-ru-na, says;
mo woman should be without a bot
tie of Pe-ru-na in reserve. Mrs. Nc
Nee Rankin. Mrs. Eliza Wike, 100
iron street. Akron, Ohio, saws: u
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-06-14
WHEAT
| w ST,eDle WHEAT
wC@aaG WHEAT

Nothing but wheat; what you might
call sea of wheat" is what was said
ada. For particulars as to routes, rail-
way fares, etc., apply to Superintendent
Of immigration, Department Interior OF
Houston, Texas.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-06-14
Little
Pirnples Turn
to Cancer.

Cancer often results from an im-
purity in the blood, inherited from
generations back. Few people are en-
tirely free from some faint in the blood,
and it is impossible to tell when it will
break out in the form of dreaded Can
Ger. What has appeared to be mere
pimplc or scratch has developed into
the most malignant Cancer.
~ had a severe Cancer which was at first
only q few hlOtches. TINT l thonght Monld
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-06-14

soon pass away. | was
treated by several able
physicians, but in spite
of their efforts the Can.
Ger spread until my con.
dition became alarming,
After many mon this OF
treatment and growing
steadily worse. l de.
CT d e d to try S. s. S.
which was so strongly
recommended. The first
bottle produced an i'm
provement. | continued
the medicine, an d in
four months the last lit
t lie sea b dropped off.
Ten years have elapsed,
isease has returned"
r. F. WILLIAMS,
Gillsburg, Miss.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-03-23
Shoes, Rubber Boots & Shoes.

Don't waitprices cannot be lower Many people think
if they wait until very late in the they
Do know when you get article cost you do
will ask you and low prices see
uctons and will be convinced that
disc cheaper than other place
the plain large with small prices
Good attendants and always glad show you goods
prices
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-03-23

BY virtue OF q writ OF Fieri Facias
issued out Of the Court of Common Pleas
of Sullivan county, and to me directed
and delivered, there will be exposed to
public sale at the Court House, in La
porte. Sullivan county, Pa, on
MONDAY, APRIL 3, 1899.
at 9 o'clock, a. M, the following property
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-03-23

Havana. March 22.-Advices from
san Juan, Porto Rico, by the Spanish
mail steamer San Ignacio indicate q
disturbed state Of feeling among the
natives which may culminate in open
rebellion. According to story whisp-
ared in military circles at San Juan a
cargo of arms and ammunition was
anded on the north coast near Arecibo
last week and successfully taken to
the mountains. where a group of
learly hundred bandits have eluded
Gen. Henry's efforts To capture them.
The situation is thought to be serious
enough to warrant an issu: of hun
1red rounds of ammunition to the
three regiments which form the isl.
and's garrison.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-03-23
Death of Jacob Buck,

Another aged citizen has joined the
great majority on the otherside of
the river of death. Mr.. Jacob Buck
departed this life Friday morning,
March II, 1899, lat his home in Straw
bridge. Calmly, willingly, peace
fully he passed away when death
claimed him.
Deceased was 10 years old and
father of nine children. He former
resided in Davidson twp, until ID
years ago he moved to Strawbridge
and settled on a nice farm to pass
his remaining years. lie was a
faithful member of the Evangelical
church for many years. AS citizen
he was greatly respected and admir-
ed by all who knew him for his
manly qualities as a neighbor he
was highly disposed and obliging in
high degree.
The funeral was held on Monday
at Strawbridge.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-03-23
SATURDAY. APRIL 8, 1899.

SA = RIA AfhlL ., 1917.
at 10 o'clock am. the following described
property, viz:
All that lot, piece or parcel OF land
lying and being in Fox township, Sullivan,
county, Pennsylvania, bounded as follows
Beginning at a maple tree which is the
corner of a tract surveyed on warrant to
William Cathcart; thence east 81 sic
perches to hemlock tree; thence south
ls6 perches to a beech tree; thence west
81 $40 perches to q post; thence north
lSG perches to the place Of beginning
Containing 100 acres with the usual allow
ance. Having thereon erected small
plank dwelling house, q framed barn and
other outhuildings; small orchard Of
fruit trees thereon; about so acres cleared
and under cultivation, balance woodland
Seized, taken into execution and TO be
sold as the property OF Jethro Battin al
the snit Of Ransom Thrasher.
II. w. OSLER, Sheriff.
Sheritis office, Laporte, Pa, March IL, '99
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-03-23
County Seat lndices.
AND CHANCES AT THE TIMES.

AND CHANCES Al tHE IlhCo.
Co. Treas. Thrasher is in town
this week.
Prank Lusch of Dushore had
business in town Tuesday.
d. Boyles of Estella, was a coun-
ty seat visitor on Saturday.
The County Com. transacted
business at their Office Tuesday.
J. VIM. Moran of MuncyValley
was doing business in town Wednes-
day.
-Chas. Starr of SOnestown, was at
the county seat on business Tuesday
evening.
-Proth. VIM. j. Lawrence had
business transactions in Lopez on
Tuesday.
VIM. NJ. Cheney of Bingham
ton was in town between trains on
business Wednesday.
Atty. F. III. Ingham had a busi-
ness call in Dushore Tuesday.
E. r.. SchomO has rented the
Hill residence on Muncy ST., and
will remain here few months.
-Chas. Lawrence and John Boyd
of Dushore, are in town this week
putting on the finishing strokes to
the double dwelling made from the
Presbyterian church.
The Queen Regent has signed
the peace treaty. She can now pro-
ceed to collect. We might, however,
hold up that s2O,OOO,OO0 on the
ground that the horse is balky.
j. S. Harrington, the popular
shoe dealer of Dushore, was a busi-
ness man in town Tuesday. He will
at once move his store to the Carey
block at same place and prepare for
a big spring trade.
The Schomo family will close
their singing school in the M. f.
church Saturday evening of next
week with concert by class and
family. There will be song service
sabbath evening by the same voices.
Orchestra accompaniment both eve
nings.
The only instance where it did
not pay to advertise in the News
ITEM was when we asked in our last
issue for some body to "stir up lit
tie excitement as local news was eX-
hausted.' Next morning after the
issue we found our safe looking like
the Maine, blown up. 1t didn't pay
us to advertise.
Notwithstanding the fact that
our legislature cannot elect a Senator
in two months time, they made
Dewey saint and freed Ireland all
inside of two days. What'll John
Bull say when he reads that Harris
burg resolution. Now having freed
Ireland the legislature should give
her a stable government and make
an appropriation.
Our contemporaries the Gazette
and Revie,c are at logerheads over
the question whether or not the
County Commissioners allow tax
payers the privilege of examining
their books. The Gazette is giving
the Reriew an excellent opportunity
to publicly air his animosity and
present his side of the case in a very
much exaggerated style. We have
paid too little attention to the matter
to be cOnversant with the case as
argued before the court, but the
NEWS ITEM believes the Commits.
siOners and their clerk to be obliging
and honorable men willing to furn-
ish any information tax payer
NIGH seek, if approached in a gen.
telmanly manner. The Rerier man
is the only one finding fault in this
respect, and as there is personal
grudge against the Commissioners at
the bottom of it all, the public is not
in the slightest conserned over the
matter. Sensible public.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-03-23
Sherif's Sale.

BY virtue OF writ Of Fieri Facias issu-
ed out Of the Court Of Common Pleas OF
Sullivan County, and to me directed and
delivered, there will be exposed to public
sale at the Court House, in Laporte, Pa.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-03-23
Mrs. VIM. Helm Dead.

After prolonged illness dating
from the birth of her child eleven
weeks ago, Mrs. VIM. Helm of
this place, died at her home on Tues
day at 10 a. m. Aged II, years, 10
months and days.
The funeral will be held ON Fri
day at . p. m. Friends will met at
the house at 1870.
Residence and Sleeping Child Consumed.
The residence of Frank Rice, of
Lopez, burned to the ground We'd
nesday afternoon, in which his six
year old daughter perished in the
angry flames, and all his household
goods destroyed.
Mrs. Rice was away on a visit at
Sayre at the time, and during her
absence Mr.. Rice's mother and sister
were keeping house for him. After
the noon meal the child went up
stairs to take her usual nap. About
two o'clock Mrs. Rice realized a
strong odor of smoke and started to
the second floor to make examination
but was driven back by flames and
smoke when she started to rescue
the child. BY this time the entire
ton floor was ablaZe and the roof
aroud the fiue entirely burned away.
The alarm was given and heroic
efforts made to reach the sleeping
girl, but of no avail, it was too late.
BY the intense excitement none OF
the furniture was saved. After the
fire the remains of the child was
found buried i'm the ruins burned
beyond recognition. The funeral
was held on Thursday.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-03-23
Fierce Flames Rage in Forksville.

A S2500 fire in the center of the
town. A fire that threatened for a
time to sweep the entir property on
the side of the street which it origi-
mated, broke out in Wright d Haight
planning mill at l0:30 a. M, Wednes-
day, March -. The fire is supposed
to have originated by a hot boxing.
1t was well under headway when
discovered and when the alarm was
given the whole town turned out to
combat with the destroyer. Me-
Even had a number of log drivers
on hand and with their corked boots
was able to render most efficient
work, thinging naught of their safety
upon the slippery roofs of near by
buildings. w. F.. Miller's residence
was on fire several times and Hotel
Snyder on the opposite side of street
had the paint badly scorched.
The mill was entirely destroyed.
Insured for $1,000. The proprietors
are undesided about rebuilding.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-03-23
The Editors Safe O oened With Dynamite.

The Editors Safe Opened With Dynamite
On entering the post office apart
ment Thursday morning of last week
the editor found his safe blown open
with some powerful explosive by
midnight marauders who had forced
their enterance through the front
door with 'Jimmy," judging by
the marks made upon the door and
door-jam.
The combination knob of the safe
showed that sledge had been used
in breaking it off and dynamite
placed in about the lock tumblers
which completely riddled the whole
door and badly shattered the interior
woodwork of the safe. Mail bags
had been placed over it to muffle the
report, and one was badly dam
aged. A quantity of papers and
books having been sorted were left
in pile, while quantity of postage
and revenue stamps and money to
the amount of over $1,000 was miss
ing, along with a rifled registered
letter addressed to Eagles Mere for
Levi Weaver.
The burglars had good night for
their work as the night was very
dark and the wind blew hard. They
must have come from somewhere
beyond Dushore, as it was shown by
the tracks found in front of the Office
next morning that they drove a one
horse rig, and some revenue stamps
were found in the roadway early
that morning beyond Ringdale.
The parties evidently live near
enough to have reached their desti-
nation before daylight as nothing
further can be learned.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-03-23

porte. sullivan county, La, on
MONDAY, APRIL 3, 1899.
at 9 o'clock. q. M, the following property
viz:
All that piece or parcel OF land lying
and being in the Township of Davidson,
County Of Sullivan and State Of Pennsyl-
vania, described as follows: Two-thirds
of tract of land in the warrantee name
of Rebecea Yarnall. Beginning at a
corner of land of r. B. Cole on the war
rant line of said tract, thence north sixty
six degrees and half west, two hundred
and twenty-four perches and six-tenths to
the corner of said tract thence; along the
tract line north twenty-three and q half
degrees east two hundred and five perches
to corner of the tract thence south sixty
six and a half degrees east two hundred
and twenty -four and sixteenth perches
along the tract line to the corner of ]. B.
Cole land; thence along the line Of I. B.
Cole south twenty-three and half degrees
west two hundred and five perches to the
place OF beginning. Containing accord
ING to a resurvey made by VIM. A. Mason
surveyor, two hundred and eighty seven
acres and twenty-five perches more or
less. All uncleared land.
Seized. taken into execution and to be
sold as the property of }. F. Rink at the
suit of r r. Smith d Son.
ii. w. OSLER, Sheriff.
HARMS, Atty.
Sheriff's office, Laporte, Pa, March 6, '99.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-03-23
Read the Following Low Prices

Here special offer in blue black
worth every 500 Mems dress SUITS made strictly
all wool 500 worth 1000 Mems black sold
at 5OO 275. Youths suits sold all
400 Childens at 25 special bargains. Chill
drens suits heavy weight 100 Special offer in all wool heavy
top shirts at Soc Heavy wool undershrs drawers soc
worth 90. Ladies ribbed vests extry heavy, zoe
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-03-23
A Pleasant Birthday Party.

A Pleasant Birthday Party.
Sheriff II. w. Osler and wife gave
a birthday party for their eldest
daughter, Miss Ina, on Friday eve
ming. Music was furnished by A.
J. Hackley and Geo. Upman. Those
who enjoyed the pleasant event
We're: Misses Bessie Wrede, Lottie
Landon, Eva Lawrence, May Funs-
ton, Marion Wrede, Mae Higley,
Carrie Heess, May Schomo, May
Mason, Messrs. Chas. Lauer, Geo.
Snyder, Henry Stepp, Samuel Rit-
ter, Saylor Lawrence, Harry I4andon,
Herman Green, Robert Mason, Joe
Wrede, Geo. Upman, Ellery Swank,
Walter and Parker Lowe, Latimer
Schomo and John Hassen. a light
lunch was served at midnight and
Miss Ina and her lady friends enter
tanned the gentlemen until the small
hours of the morning, when all de-
parted for their homes well pleased
with Miss Ina's st. Patrick's Eve.
party. The Sheriff was called upon
to singa so.low' "There's a hot time
in Laporte tonight" but the Sheriff
declined, as his musical instructor
advised him not to sing after hour
as his voice is delicate.
Sonestown
Joseph Mencer of Ringdale visited
his brother August, at this place last
week.
F.. j. Lockwood has returned from
week at Laporte.
Andrew Edgar was Friday caller
at Hughesville.
III. d. Lockwood and j. w. Buck
were at Lairdsville one day last
week.
Mrs. p. f. Magargel is now at the
home of her son Harry, above town.
The latter has been seriously ill, but
is now pronounced out of danger by
DR.. Wackenhuth.
George Kiess went to William
sport on Saturday.
An Easter service will be held on
that day by the Junior Epworth
League.
A. c. Messersmith now of Phila-
delphia, was in town Friday and
Saturday calling on old friends.
Mrs. A. II. Armstrong, Mrs. A.
Edgar, Geo. Edwards and Wilson
Starr were friends from this place to
attend the funeral of Jacob Buck at
Strawbridge on Monday.
Il. G. Messenger was visitor from
Eagles Mere on Monday.
W.B. Hazen's school at Glidewells
will close on Friday.
w. B. HaZen and Walter Lorah
start in three weeks for Ganoga Hill
school. Miss Myrtle Edgar will at
tend the spring term at Bloomsbury.
III. ID. Lockwood has started the
procession for April 1st by moving
across the street into the Steinback
house.
WI. Trump of Muncy has return
ed to take charge Of n. Armstrong
grist mill.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-03-23
II YOU Hppretidte
buying from honorable house. which
the don't forget when u OF
CLOTHING, SHOES, LADIES' COATS& CAPES

to parone the ognators OF the small profit system and
certainly regret taking advantage guide upright
dealers Mercury has taken drop consequently drop this
pointer and don't buy Overcoat Suit Shoes Furnishing
goods Ladies' Cloaks anything large lines until
have first visited
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-07-31
WHOSE FAULT is IT?
Let Wilmington Readers Decide The Ques.
ton.

When for horn warns the muriner to
steer off the coast, II he still hugs tho
shore ond wrecks upon IT, whoa fau,t ia
10 r,,,a .u,..,, u...,.
'"'' "p' ~" '"'
ehs'ne ori'er dehperateiy pui's aheaa into
another train, blame the driver. II care
less workman will, in spito Of warning,
try to fad o,t ho. ,,,,v +oo+, n h,,,v q. ,v
has. and The saw tr,os m 11nd our how
m,rv ,,u,ors th, ,,,,, ho. n.,,,, ~.