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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-08-13

another But about the trains
indefinite
D ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS kept repeating and when he persist
in his questions shut the door in his face with sca ~
to domestic duties
m bet it's just as the boys himself "Theyve
has been ared elsewhere In take
the place anyhow-halloo! 1t isn't closed up!"
building 1t looked strangely deserted
squattng blue lines of the railroad track But
surely moving nde He went hastily forward Inc spo
cheerful he remembered If were
cember day? He noticed that the snow on the platform ana Oh the steps
the door of the
waiting roon-hung wide. fiery ejaculation escaped him.
all beasty holes Dust and desoaon Not even IRE OH
day here as I'm alive III re-
hmp
Hardy iced partition
waiting from the ticket Office Back OF ts pruuo
the who had spoken
Hardy demanded Joe Marsh was agent
whe 1 Did replace Marsh?'
speak AS Hardy looked at him. reeo
he previously at Mag
recalled had been said about the hand
soneag and his young wife.
pardon Hardy said eve heard OF YOU was o
makes this point yet You
the comfortable kind of waiting room
wdust spnked with cigar stubs and oacN
with juice. Chilly, for this season"
SMILE which provoked Hardy
He a asking questions himself
did you" he asked "meet any man as you came aongT
a one the only fool abroad WhyT'
Up stairs woman began to snga soft little air. that sounded ke
The heard He leaned forward and spoke in
low
haven't him? He's ata as am but good
His graywhat you can
them The lids heavy He wears red beard You're sure
him?"
Something like fear darkled in his
lying the ticket shelf enhed until the knucs
white apprehenve glance sayed to the window looking
pra which the daylight fading
Hardy shook his head
saw no description Indeed
old couldn't find out from
her through When is she dueY
hear him He had sighea sigh OK
Thp clinchpd Is on
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-08-13

was 70 raNe pace ~ me afternoon >S
game mild the royal BSnga tiger ana YET
desire for an encounter
will lost much of its intensity
In the strange dark wilderness there was
which felt completely ready for the appauon OF the
fancd they would LOOK In some aeeI
covert of cluster of tall reeds
for tigers Inc dogs nleu Az"
hsled at dried but this
the creature that made tnn ana an
whether felt or glad that we were un"
him.
The elephants also apparently ITO fresh fields
and pastures new Of them SO
upon whole though lucky shots at inferior game
help feeling a of disappointment
Turning through wood and glade
checking horse upon piece OF
gazing about me in doubt as to the proper
In tuousy and while won
sauted with shri wd
which startled horse that he ared and norted as
hold him.
quick frightened yeps rushing from
the ket close after them shape that me seemed as Dig as
q
gigantic elephant and tail aloft and
pair broad that seemed to flap like ships canvas as tore
through the crashing saplngs
elephants only have but
idea of this wild and furious mammoth suddenly rushing from
his covert
frantic horse
impossible Besides there not an In
lose for the lifted trunk almost my head
the reins sped had always supposed that
seemed doubtful It
startling the swinging strides Of those prodos legs as
behind
The horse took his own course for
minutes had
elapsed close before
Of buildings the mission
directly them Was bringing destruction upon
defenseess friends? This thought as the position OF things
revealed
under which the horse passed
my length the ground
brushed against he passed. but
ing not the slightest attention to his human enemy ne onunueo aus p
suit the which fed for shelter the mission buildings and dis
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-08-13

Mr. Hyperion the tin coffee pot
made bold ask Mr. Bennett what he did for living The inquiry was
voiced with poene absurdy
peraed sling and aron simultaneously at the head OF
Mr. hyperion Ihat gentleman dodged the one ana sne at e e
the pover following
the plows n stubbe fields around Magnolia.
However might further unpleasant personal remarks
exchanged the who had just reached for the
dp and holding under the pgot noticing that the hand holding
nvunary extended the direction avd
paid "chin
didn't say "blessed"-nOt Importance
smingy lodged the fatron and tho
Ripper
hospitality at the in
slant and yagrant March winds Of
Hardy and all
gadto him. Not that they openly expressed pleasure at
his arrival do the appearance OF an approved a
city gruned socab man on the
moved little and the Of the shop extended oamns
dipper,
But Hardy shookh at dpper 4 ~ H. ia
Haven't you anything a bit hotter?" he asked.
big in his stockings. and
dripped from the brim Of his wide
sOuched hat Rain tkd Oft the hairs OF oearo na was turning
startling lack unity of intention And his
ooth sened moisture until he appeared to be en-
veope quite mystic and wonderful as that envos
robed white sami which majestic from e middle
mere"
Here said the hardware here! It's the last gallon town
he held
The last of gallon reckon ouhf
have said"
chain the taperng spout
Hardy did this appendage Instead he the
and balanced the can for possible minute between nus p
other him wistuy and Hyperion with glance OF
which positively pathetic But the hardware man
making his contemptuous OF ms reserve STOCK
familiarity with He screwed down the d
its Of in the back OF the store with
he might have carried can of dynamite
accepted with nod the coin
the dpper the cobber
demanded But
of vital interest his hearers
Hickley a windmilthat all
think about the talk of moyn Magnolia! inquired the
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-08-13

IN ~ uv mIavu
Gro
De in de loud
in Uncle DICK ana lie
OF college
However
prevailed We had Travelled
Dxon ne seemingly without plan
that morning Uncle DICK betrayed
he had plans We were seated
neghbong singing at their work One verse
of their song remembering quoted above
o this placer"
chair entirely for
him--before he answered
young finally said there need of
understand because
notm myself. Any here is the story"
STORY.
We father
fathers
finding
n
child
he into his family little Katie
the child of a neither family
Of her who at the of
Kathe
She hid disappointment
her grief her sister Kathc
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-08-13

marry grand lady betting.
other would
everything search
missing thirty When
he heard escaped of
colony Mr. Roseved old
immediate homo
to accompany him his quest
had directed fifty
dapdaed the Everglades such
place the hospitality
After persuasion induced him to
colony" said called
inhabited by what he be-
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-08-13

SUCH proved nOL 70 De TIE CHS
appeared, leaving a note sayi1
realizing the truth. had gone
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-01-26

Harry Calvin Gutelius.

Harry c. Gutelius was born Nov.
10, 1877 and died in Mid.lleburg,
Snyder County, Penna., Sunday,
Jan. %, 1899 at four o'clock in
the morning of meningitis, having
attained the ageof2l years, = months
and 7 days. He is the son of George
Calvin and Amelia Melinda Beaver
Gutelius of this place. He is sur
vived by father, mother, sister
Nora, married toCharlcs II. Walter,
Il confectioner OF thi, place and two
brothers William and Ambrose, re-
siding at home.
This was indeed sudden ending
OF Il young ani useful life, full of
hope and promise. He was ON the
streets attending to his usual duties
of carrying the mail and express
on Monday of last week. On Mon.
day night he took sick with the
griippe. il wos ioIIowcl Inv vomit;,,,
and turned into neninritis. \tjrr
"Wednesday he sdrliri,,,. and Icon
scious on,y =, brief intervals Aticr
Thursday he los, nearly ,lI mower
of speech and on Sun,lov mnrniur
his soul ushcrcd its final nioht to
eternity, the destiny ,hot ownits oII
mankind.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-01-26
Our Ancient Brethren.

We reprint below an appeal pub
lished in the Pennsylvania Packet
published at Philadelphia July s,
l776. Even at that time Editors
learned the art of begging:
Phila., July ., l776.
The uncommon expense attending
the publication of this newspaper at
this day obliges the printer toinfor'n
those gentlemen indebted tor tbs
paper longer than twelve mor:h,,,
that without pay, it cannot be co',-
tinued to them for more than to,r
weeks from this date. Subscriber.
at a distance can send their money
by letter (post paid) or any other
speedy way that may suit them best,
and subscribers in and near Balti-
more will please settlet their account,
with Mr.. James Hayes, of that place,
who is fully authorized to receive
the same. JOHN DUNLAP.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-01-26
Business Mems Jubilee

The largest entertainment ever
held in Middleburg will be held in
the Court House, Monday and Tues
day evenings, Jan. 80 and 81, 1899.
More than eighty places of business
represented. More than 100 persons
taking part. Don't fail to attend
the greatest event of the season. Ad-
mission 25c.; children, 1Oc. Cur
tain rises at Z o'clock.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-01-26
How a Town Is Populated

Every town has liar or two u
smart Alech; some pretty girls; more
loatcrs than it needs; woman or
two who tattles; or an old togy that
the town would be better of with
out; men who stand on the street
corners and make remarks about
women; a man who laughs az idiotic
laugh every time he sees anything;
scores of men with the caboose of
their pants worn smooth as glass;
men who can tell You how the war
question should settled and how to
run other peoples business, but who
have made a dismal failure of their
own.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-01-26
Sophomore Glass Banquet.

The Sophomore Class Of Susluc-
hanna University held their annual
banquet at the Washington Ilous.
"n Friday evening OF last week.
The party consisted of Prof. Geo
f. Fisher and wife, Misses Anna
Barbe, EIlic Brcimcicr, Lucy lIontz,
Sarah GorIncr, Irene Kistncr, Lilli,
Ulrich, Messrs. f. Wingard, q. d.
Strail, ChaS. Lambert, }. II. Ncu-
hauser, a. NJ. Allison, l.. q. Stauf-
fer, K. Il. Burns, Murray Herman,
S. Ward Gramlev, Geo. +. Schccse,
Chas. Boyer, Geo. II. Rcimer and
Bruce II. Grouse.
The following responded totoasts
Prof. Fisher, Messrs. Burns, Cram
ley, Herman, Strait, Allison. Lam
bert, Neuhauser, Scheese and Miss
Barbe. The class was chaperoned
by Prof. and Mrs. Geo. f. Fisher.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-01-26

Apparent Increase Population 20l
During the year 1897 there were
435 births and l5S deaths or an
apparent increase of population of
277 persons. Last year the appar-
ent increase was 201 persons. Our
county loses great many persons
by removal that the figures above
would not represent the exact in
crease ofpopulation.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-01-26
Local Institute Proceedings.


Institute was called to order by
T. A. Stet'cr. The election of off
GERS then took place. T. a. Stetlcr
was elected president and W. S.
Kuhn, secretary. Tie exercises were
continued by singing, followed by an
address by our worthy County Supt.
+. G. Bowersox. \ motion was
then madc by DR.. ii. ii. Bordner
th4t the institute tender its thanks
to Prof. Bowcrsox ior the good done
the institute by his able address
which was seconded by every one
present. The evening session closed
by singing.
SATURDAY MORNING.
Institute opened by singing. The
first subject, "Geography asst should
be taught to-day" was opened by
W. A. Mover, followed by Mr..
Smyscr, Prot. Bowcrsox, W.S. Kuhn,
DIR. II. II. Bordnrr, T. 4. Stctler,
Prot. G. W. WaIborn and Brian
Tcats. The morning session WAS
CLOSED by singing "Anerica.'
SATURDAY AFTERNOON.
The afternoon session wa' opened
BY singing. The subject, "Evcry
man the Architect OF his own for
tune" WAS opened byJacob Shacllcr,
followed by Prof q. W. Walborn,
T. 4. StctIcr, DR.. II. II. Bordncr,
Prot. Il. l.. Schroycr, Sumner Smv-
ser and w. s. kuhns. Singing. The
subject, "Should Literature he taught
in the public school" was opened by
Prof. Wallorn, followed by Prof.
Schroyer, Jacob Shaeifer, DIR. II. II.
Bordner, T. a. Stetler, Peter Young.
Afternoon session was closed by
singing.
SATURDAY EVENING.
Institute opened by singing. The
subject "Not how can we, but How
Do we Interest our pupils along the
lines of nrUality and their moral OBJ
legations to each other" was opened
by Prof. Schroyer, followed by Prof.
Walborn, Messrs. Hess, Shaeffer and
Young. The subject "ShouId the
Legislature enaota law making the
minimum school term eight months"
was opened by Mr.. Stetler, followed
10y Prots. Walborn, Schroyer and
Young. Session closed by singing.
The teachers of Monroe township
tender their heartfelt thanks to our
worthy County Supt. f. c. Bower
sox, Prof. G. w. Walborn, Prot. r.
L. Schroyer and Sumner Smyser for
their assistance in helping to make
the institute interesting, instructive
and successful. w. S. KUHN,
Secretary.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-01-26
Wanted a Correction.

A certain paper, in an obituary of
a man who had died in the commu-
nifty. said, "a long procession fol-
lowed the remains to their last roast
ing place." OF course the family
rushed to the sprint shop" to have
the "error" corrected. The editor
explained that he could not do it
until the seven years back subscrip-
ton thedeceased owed had been paid.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-01-26
Some Large Fish.

On Monday Beneville Smith re-
ceived consignment of fish caught
by his brother Joseph in Lake Mich
igan. The fish consisted of a large
variety the largest being a pickerel
which measured over four feet in
length and weighed II pounds. Mr..
Smith resides at Montague, Mich,
and when people along the lakes de-
sire to fish they use small cab or
house placed on sleigh runners, pull
the cab out over the zee to the
place they desire TO fish, cut hole
in the ice and then it is only a matter
of batting your hook, dropping it
into the lake and pullingout the fish.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-01-26

just think oft! You can get the
POST till Jan. l, 1900 for $1.OO.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-01-26

1t was thought best to add these
marriages to the large volume Of
Snydcr County Marriages now in
course appropriation by the pub
Usher Of this paper. 1t may occur
that others also may be addcd asthis
volume promises /" be the most val
Iablc of modern contributions totnc
local history OF pcnn-l lvanla.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-01-26
Births and Deaths in Srydlr
County.

Thciolowing statement, shows the
number of births and deaths in the
various districts of Snyder County
for the year 1898.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-01-26
COURT HOUSE CHIPS
Deetis Entered for Record.

George Dreese, Sr. to George
Dreese, Jr., two tracts in Beaver
twp. containing G5 acres and lo5
perches for $4,000.
Charles X. Bickcl AMI wife TO
VIM. II. Bickel, - acres in Middle
creek twp. forSl.
Charles Lloyd and wife to Henry
Maurer, ) tracts of land in Sprinp
twp, for S475.
Hon. q. Alfred Schoch and wife
and Susannah Schoch to Violctta
bow'rSoN, II acres and 81 pcrchc,
IN Franklin twp, for $3.50.
Marriage Licenses.
Cloyd +. Bingaman, Salem.
r'e''a fcttcr, kratzervilc.
" met lover, Frecbrrg.
que hongacrc, Nerdilla.
II. P.J. llerbstcr, Bcavertowp
Gertrude +. Wct2eI, &"
Daniel &. Bcnncr, WASHINGTON tn.
SalIic |. Wagner, "
Wallace Tcats, IIummcls Wharf,
Lille katura KcssIcr, Salem,
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-01-26
Rev. Shinders Marriages.

The readers of the POsT will find
on the inside pages this week the
first series Of marriages taken from
the record Of j. p. Shindel, Jr., VIII,
served the people Of this section of
state as II Lutheran minister from
1885 to 1888.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-01-26

FARM FOR SALE.-About so
acres OF land two miles west of Cen
treville is offered at private sale.
A house, small barn and good fruit
on the premises, 20 acres cleared,
balance in good incoming timber.
Inquire of Chas. Fry, New Berlin,
Pa. 1-26-3t.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-01-26
Interesting Items.
News Told IN Buef Paragraphs for
Our Readers.
per.oua' Pointers in Local ana Ge"'
era, News Concerning People More
or Less PrOIMinent.

or Less PrOSsstnent.
George Beaver is the father OF I:
new boy.
F. T. Ranch and wife returned
to their home in Williamsport.
David Steininger of Lochiel was
at Middleuurg on Thursday OF last
week.
L. s. Bender of Marengo, Iowa
County, Iowa, is visiting in this
section.
The inaugural address ofGovern-
or Stone is given in full on the in
side pages.
William Zimmerman of Mifllin-
burg on Sunday visited q. C.Gute-
Iius and family.
DR.. d. X. Rothrock of New Ber-
lin was a Middleburg visitor on
Thursday cf last week.
John l.. Weiser, Of Susquehanna
township, is the mercanti'eappraiscr
this year in Juniata County.
Squire Geo. F.. BrosiusandP. A.
Schnee of Mt. Pleasant Mills were
at the conrt house on Saturday.
Gabriel Beaver is getting rather
extravagant. He can become grand
daddy twice in the same month.
County Treasurer Riegle and
Geo. NJ. Clelan attended the inau-
guration at Harrisburg last week.
Wesley Klecl,ner and Charley
Reed of Miflinburg were Middle
burg visitors d, Friday of last week.
W. +. Dagle Of Northumberland
is the father ofanother bouncing boy,
grandson of Gabriel Beaver and
wife.
Lock on the inside pages for DR..
Shin1ePs marriage record. DIR.
Shindcl in his time married l0l4
couples.
Oh yes! Oh yes!! any one max
ing sale can do we'll by calling on
James Bowersox, auctioneer, Middle
burg, Pa. 1-l9-6t.
The latest advices from Centre
county say that Irwin Bowersox,
who is at State College, is improv-
ing in health.
Miss Kate BOwersox of Rock
Springs, Centre County, has been
visiting relatives at this place dur
ing the past week.
S. p. Burns, the busy travelling
salesman of Selinsgrove, wasin Mid
dleburgh on Thursday of last week
interviewing the trade.
The cost OF holding the elections
in Snyder county during 1898 ex-
elusive of the cost of making the re-
gistration was $1212.69.
Fred. Bower, the active attorney
of both Lewisbnrg and this place,
was in town last week. He was
again reelected director of the
bank here.
NJ. Millner, the wide-awake mer-
chant of Kantz, was in :own last
week. We congratulate Meyer on
bis reelection as a director of the
Middleburg bank.
Mrs. j. B. Reichley of Penn's
Creek spent last week visiting her
many friends in this place. She
Is anxious to be informed on the
news of the day SO she decided to
have the Posr during 1899 and paid
for it in advance.
A smooth, easy shave, genteei hair
cut, or other tonsorial work, is al
ways obtained at Soles' Barber Shop.
in Wittenmyer's building, opposite
Post office. Go to Soles to buy
new razors or exchange for old Zones.
Razorshoned and guaranteed to give
satisfaction. a. E. SOLEs.
The Jersey City news., 1899-10-04
TEMPERANCE WOMEN MEET.
White Ribboners Hold Silver Anni-
versary at Atlantic City.
fspeclal to .'The Jersey city News."l

Especial to 1.-The Jersey City News.''J
ATLANTIC CITY, Oct. 4, 1S99.-The sill
yer anniversary Of the white ribboners of
New Jersey and the twenty-fifth conven-
ton of the State Union is in progress in
St. Paut,s Methodist Episcopal Church,
the opening session being held last even
ing. The president, Mrs. Emma Bourne,
of Newark, opened the meeting which
was followed by prayer, offered by Mrs
Emma Horner, of Camden.
The presidents address referred in a
general way to the history of the tenn
perance movement in New Jersey for the
past twenty-five years. and praised the
annexation Of the Philippines, Hawaii and
Porto Rico as move toward the civiliz-
ing Of those islands.
Congress was commended for passing
the anti-canteen law. and criticism was
INDUCED in over the Interpretation of
the amendment to the army bill, which
practically nullified the law. Atlantic
county won the banner for having the
greatest percentage of increase, and Cum
berland was awarded similar trophy for
showing the greatest Increase in the
Young Womens Christian Temperance
Union branch.
The Jersey City news., 1899-10-04
WITH THE BOWLERS.
Doolittle Club Opened the
Season and Elected Officers
--Gossip Of the Clubs.

The Doolittle Bowling Club met last
night for the first time this year and
reorganized for the season. The old Off
GERS held a meeting first and wound up
the business that was left over from last
season, after which they quilted their
offices and then the meeting for reorgan-
ization purposes was held All the old
members were again enrolled and the
greatest enthusiasm was expressed. The
final report or last years officers was re-
ceived and a vote of thanks extended to
them for their faithful services. Then
the election of officers was in order and
much activity and interest was shown
Mr.. James Connolly who was president
last year was again elected to that office.
though he protested that that the honor
should be given another one of the mem
bers. His faithful discharge Of the du-
at large that Connolly was compelled
to accept the position. Mr.. Fred Brill who
has been a most active and enthusiastic
member of the club for years was elected
vice president. John Selnow. better
known as Doe who owns Woods Hall
alleys was placed in the office of treas
urer. John Kearse,a a recent member of
the club and a most active one, who is
bowler of ability win be secretary this
year Sam Coffman is the captain of the
team again and Martin Holcomb is his
lieutenant. This places Coffman in a
position which gives him the right to pick
members of that big team which will
carry the clubs colors in the American
National Tournament which will be held
at Germania Assembly Hall alleys. After
the election was completed a social ses-
sion was enjoyed. Refreshments were
served and a number of gentlemen spoke
on the seasons past success and in
hopeful, terms in the future. All had a
time
The members are hard at practice night
1y for there will be a hot contest for
places on the team. Last nights match
game between two teams resulted in a
victory for team No. 2. Douglas came
out with high score. The scores follow
rr,u4 At.r MO
The Jersey City news., 1899-10-04
CAN PAY FOR THE FLAG.
Greenvil1e Committee Has Succeed
ed in Raising the Necessary Sum.

The Dewey Pole and Flag Committee of
Greenville held a short meeting at CO.
lumbia Hall, last night. Both President
B. L. Stowe and Vice President Edward
Fry were absent. Mr.. William Rose was
elected temporary chairman.
The Flag Committee reported that the
flag was slightly frayed at the ends. 1t
was decided to repair the flag before per-
manently turning 1t over to the city
William c.. Collins, in behalf of the
Entertainment Committee, reported that
the net receipts of the recent concert
amounted to SIS. On motion made by
Mr.. Charlock vote of thanks was ex-
tended to the Thiesen Amateur Orchestra,
Miss Marguerite Wall and Miss Fannie
Thiesen. for. assisting at the concert.
Mr. Joseph A. Heider announced that
he had canvassed the Chadwick Thread
Mill and had succeeded in collecting $22.40
In dimes.
Treasurer Collins announced that the
committee had succeeded in collecting
sufficient funds to pay the expenses of
the project, and that all claims would
probably be settled at the next meeting.
The secretary was Instructed to notify all
delinquent members to report to the treas
urer by next Monday night. The COM
mittee decided to meet next Thursday
evening at Columbia Hall.