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The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-08-10

Is it Malaria or Alum,
Popular Science Monthly.

Popular Science Monthly.
Languor, loss of appetite, indiges-
ton and often feverishness are the
common symptoms of physiological
condition termed "malaria." All
these symptoms may he and fire.
quently are the effect of the use of
alum baking powders in food max
ing. There is no question about the
poisonous effect OF alum upon the
system. II ohstructs digestion, pros
trates the nerves, coagulates and de-
vitalizcs the blood. All this has been
made clear, thanks to physicians,
boards of health and food commls-
sions. So "highlv injurious TO the
health of the community" does the
eminent head of the University of
Pennsylvania, DR.. Barker, consider
the alum baking powders, that he
SAYS "thc sale should he prohibited
by law.
Under these circumstances it is
worth the while OF every housewife
to employ the very little care that is
necessary to keep so dangerous an
element from tFe food OF her family.
A pure cream of tartar baking
powder, which is the only Kind that
should be used, ought to cost about
forty-fvc to fifty cents pound.
Therefore, il You are paying much
less, something is wrong; ii You are
paying twenty-five cents or less per
pound, the powdc. Is certainly made
from alum.
Always bear these simple facts in
mind when purchasing baking pow
der.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-08-10
Shoe Factory News.

Midget Fenstermacher, an expert
enced laster and sewer, came down
from Catawissa and accepted per-
manent employment in the factory.
Ambrose Ash, a trimmer of Cata-
wissa, will be added to the list of ex-
perienced help on Thursday OF this
week.
Theodore Fox of Millersburg,
competent edgesetter and finisher,
has been secured.
At least six new houses areneeded
between this and fall. Messrs. Long,
Albus, Fenstermacher, Ash and Miss
Giffen and one or two others desire
houses very soon. Those who have
building lots should put up rent
houses at once.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-08-10
Sixteenth Anniversary.

Next Monday, August 14th, will
be the 18th anniversary of Capt. q.
W. Ryan Post of this place. The
Post had intended to celebrate the
occasion by holding a social, and
thus try to replenish their treasury,
but as they aremaking arrangements
to attend the Grand Encampment at
Philadelphia, Sept. 40, they resolv-
ed at last Friday evenings muster,
to drop the social business for the
present, and concentrate their efforts
to making their visit to the Nation
al Encampment greater success.
All old soldiers, and especially COM
rades Of other neighboring Posts,
who do not goas Posts, are cordial
ly invited to join with them.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-08-10
Main Exposition Building.
TIE Imposing and Beautiful Structure
to be Occupied by the National
Export Exposition.


The main building of the Nation
al Export Exposition is 1000 feet
long and 40 feet wide. Includes
three pavilions, two stories in height
and a spacious auditorium with
seating capacity o! 5000. In this
auditorium the sessions of the Inter-
national Commercial Congress will
be held and concerts will be given
every afternoon and evening by the
leading musical organizations of the
country. The building covers an
area Of nine acres and there is an
area of floor space aggrcgating
twelve and oHc-half acres.
The main entrance is in the north
pavilion, opening into Il lobby 60 by
80 feet, beyond which and between
the north and ccatral pavilion is the
auditorium, 2OO feet long ani llO
feet wide. On either side OF this
auditorium are arcadcs for exhibits,
- feet wide by 800 feet long.
The pavilions are constructed of
brick and structural steel and are
each 80 by $50 feet. Each are two
stories high, the second floor of the
northern pavilion to be devoted to
the offices of the Exposition the
second floors of the other paviions
will he given up to exhibits.
Each of the entrances tothc main
building are ilanled with pcdcstais,
on which are groups OF statuary, re-
presenting various industries and
the pediments over the various en-
frances of all of the Buildings con-
tain heroic figures, symbolizing vari-
Gus aspects otmanufacture and COM
mcrce. The walls of the main build
ing are covered with Il coating of
white "statl' and the corniccs are
made Of the same material. Around
the root runs an iron balustradc of
rich design and from the numerous
stails on the roof float the flags of
all the nations who will be rcpres-
ented in the International Commerce.
al Congress.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-08-10
Honor the Heroes.

AT regular stated meeting OF
Captain G. S. Davis Post lis &. A.
r., the following resolution was
unanimously passed:
RESOLVED, that in view of the
service of the 10th Pennsylvania in
the Philippines, and Snyder County
having two representatives in the
command, Lieut.. Samuel Uish and
Corporal Ammon S. Kemphfer, that
the Post appoint a committeco OF five,
of which committee the commander
shall be a member, to make the ne
cessary preparations to give the re-
turning heroes public reception.
The committee decided that the
reception should be held Tuesday,
Sept. 10Th. If this date is altered
due public notice will be given.
The program will consist of pa
rade to be participated in by the
Soldiers of the Spanish-American
War, who will be given the right of
the line, Major Dill Camp Sons of
Veterans of which Corporal Kemph-
fer is member, old soldiers of the
War of the Rebellion, Washington
Camp Sons Of America, Selinsgrove
|. o. of o. f., Public Schools of the
town, Literary Societies of Susque-
hanna, Chief Burgess and Town
Council, Members of the School
Board, Citizens generally and vari-
Gus Posts of the Grand Army of the
Republic. 1t was further resolved
to extend special invitation to f.
&. Williams survivor of the Mexi-
can War and a veteran of the Civil
War.
The Selinsgrove Fire Department
with Hook and Ladder Truck.
The citizens of the town are most
respectfully requested to decorate
their places of business and resi-
dences. Let old glory kiss the
breeze from every vantage point ard
the old town be decked in gayest
holiday attire.
After the parade the following
program will be rendered in the
public square.
Music by the Band.
Prayer by Rev. John B. Focht, DID.
Singing of America under leader
ship of A. W. Potter, Esq.
Address by j. A. Lumbard.
Music by the Band.
Response by Ira c. Schoch, Esq.
Singing the Star Spangled Banner.
Address by the Returned Soldiers.
Singing Praise God, &c.
Benediction by Rev. w. A. Haas.
In the evening there will be a
grand display of Fire Works.
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The st. Johns Sunday school of
Fremont will hold their annua! pic
mic at the usual place Aug. 26.
Messrs. Ira c. and II. II. Schoch
of Selinsgrove were in town on Sum
day, the guests of their brother, j.
Calvin Schoch.
If you want your hair cut with
out steps or a nice easy shave and a
refreshing shampoo, 60 to A. +.
Soles, in the bank building one door
east OF the Post Office, in room with
the drug store. A clean towel to
each customer and satisfaction guar
anteed.
On Wednesday evening of this
week all the stockholders of the
Main Shoe Company, Limited, are
to meet at the court house to sign
the articles of the Association, when
all who have paid their stock in full
will get their certificates. DO not
fail to be present as the articles can
not be received until all have signed
and paid.
On Monday corning we received
letter from on friend and prompt
paying subscril ,J. S. Rhamstine,
formerly of Chattanooga, Tennessee
He is now located in the city of
Washington, d. G. We understand
he has a position in the auditing de-
partment of the Southern Railway
Company, in Builders Exchange.
The PosTextendsits congratulations
to Mr.. Rhamstine.
WANTED.-The editor of the
Posi- desires to obtain in every dis
trict of Snyder County representa-
tive to canvass the district for the
sale of "Snyder County Marriages,
1835-99." Liberal commissions
will be allowed and exclusive right
to the territory assigned to active
parties will be assured. Apply at
once as frstapplicants will be given
preference, other things being equal.
Sergeant w. II. Wolfe of Selins-
grove was in Sunbury on Monday
consulting Captain W. H. Helm in
reference to organizing company of
the National Guard at Selinsgrove
to be attached to the Twelfth regi-
ment. The sergeant has the sigma
lures of 96 of the best young men in
Selinsgrove, and as there are two
vacancies in the Twelfth, it would
seem proper for the State to allow
Selinsgrove to fill one of them, for
the reason that Snyder County has
not now, and never has had a re-
presentation in the National Guard.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-08-10
New Geological Survey.

The work Of making a geological
survey of the state will be commenc-
ed very soon. Two surveyingparties
will be put to work and will be fol-
lowed by four corps ofengineers and
geologists. It is estimated that the
cost Of re-snrveying Of the state will
be nearly 100000.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-08-10
INTERESTING ITEMS.
News Told IN Brief Paragraphs tor
Our Readers.
Personal Pointers In Local and GEN.
eral News Concerning People Wore
or Less Prominent.

or Less Prominent.
The teachers normal school closed
closed last Friday.
Druggist Spangler has placed
soda fountain in his drug store.
Miss Gertrude Dunkelberger is
visiting some of her friends in Sha-
mokin, Pa.
Squire N. c. Gutelius of kream-
er was a county seat visitor last Sat
urday evening.
Levi c. BowersoX and family OF
Shamokin were guests otrelatives ID
town over Sunday.
A. II. Bowersox and wife of Bea-
vertown were entertained by f. X.
Freyman and wife on Sunday.
Schoch d Stahlneckerare putting
new iron roof on the house occupi-
ed by Druggist w. II. Spangler.
James A. Crossgrove of Penn's
Creek was at the county seat last
week assisting his father to paint.
TIE Lutheran Reunion at island
Park last Thursday was complete
success. About 10000 people were
present.
w. w. .Pawling received the con-
tract to light the street lamps OF the
borough for the ensuing year at his
bid of 5000.
Thursday, Friday and Saturday
of last week were warm days, but it
moderated on Sunday, which was a
very welcome relief.
VIM. H. Smith and wife, former
ly of the Central Hotel of this place,
have taken up their abode in the
city of Erie, this state.
Wilmer Ocker of Shamokin came
over to our county seat Saturday to
spend Sunday with his parents and
other dear friends in this place.
Mrs. J. c. Hassinger, Mrs. Har-
riet w. Smith and daughter, Alice,
are this week visiting. Weller's near
Freeburg and Kuster's near Pawl-
ing Station.
A letter-carrier's opinion about
women: "a married lady is a letter
which has reached its destination.
A young lady is letter notyet sent.
An old maid is letter forgotten at
the general delivery"
The Red Bank Sunday school, r..
Sipe, Supt., held its picnic last Sat
urday. Addresses were made by
Wm. Meyer, G. A. Gearhart and U.
A. Mover. The music was furnish
ed by the school, Hattie Baily, Or
ganist.
Snyder County is the first county
in the state of Pennsylvania to have
the record of its marriages for al
most three quarters Of IA century
published in book form. The books
are due from the bindery in a few
days. Place your order early.
"Oh, John!" said Mrs. Smith,
tearfully, "Ma has cut her thumb
dreadfully, and the doctor says
there's danger of lockjaw." "He
needn't be afraid of that" replied
Smith, sarcastically, "she will never
give it a chance to lock-"
The Wrought Iron Range Com
pany OF St. Louis, Mo-, have a cote
rie of salesman now at the Wash
ington House in this place. They
will remain here for some time and
from this point canvas Snyder and
Union counties and parts of Juniata
and Mifflin counties.
While in the act Of removing her
plants from the porch into the house,
Mrs. Annie Ulrich of Globe Mills
was bitten in the hand by house
snake on Monday evening of last
week and is seriously i'll. The snake
was only s inches in length and
was concealed about the plants.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-08-10

A picnic will be heldby the Hum
meps Sunday school, Aug. IL, in
HummePs woods adjoining Boyer's
churchin Franklin township. All
are invited.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-08-10

The Snyder County Choir Con
ventlon will be held at the usual
place near Freeburg, Saturday, Au-
gust 10Th.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-08-10
Book agents are aplentfularticle
in Snyder County ut present.


New Berlin is trying to organize
camp OF Patriotic Sons of America.
d. T. Rhoads last week entertain
ed his nephew, Walter Rhoads Of
Harrisburg.
H. A. Bibighaus and wife of
Philadelphia spent several days in
town last week.
E. S. Mitterling of Strouptown
was at the county seat on Friday
afternoon of last week.
Geo. w. Hassinger has been
elected the teacher of the primary
school Of this borough.
The new public school building
is nearly completed. 1t will be Il
model and modern building.
John w. Runkle is puttinga new
single roof on the house occupied
by his brother, James Runkle.
Franklin Jarrett of Shamokin
Dam has had his pension increased
from 5000 to $1,000 per month.
Prof. A. A. killlan and family are
holdin. forth in the brick house OF
ex-Sherit1 Bolender opposite the Jail.
Miss Helen Bentz otPhiladelphia
has been spending some time with
Attorney Potter's and Rev. McLain's
families.
William Dunkelberger, one of
the clerks in the Globe Store, Sum
bury, was visiting his parents in
Swineford on Sunday.
Ex-,udge Cyrus Hotfa of Union
Co. inhis will divided his property
into seven equal shares among his
six children and his wife.
What do you think Of a centenni-
al celebration for Middleburg on
July 4th, 1900, when it will be 100
years since the town was laid out?
Sephares. Gemberling and VIM.
A. Fisher of Penn township were at
the county seat last Friday. Mr..
Gemberling and wife recently made
a trip to the west with which he is
we'll pleased.
Miss Belle Bibighaus of Mifilin-
burg was the guest of G. M. Moatz
last week and one night she was
stung by a kissing bug from the
effects of which she received a swol-
len lip OF huge dimensions.
Rev. c. Z. Correll will deliver
the annual address at Choir COnven-
ton, Aug. 10Th. individuals Or
choirs having "Choir Leader" July
1895, and "Church Choir" July
1898, will please bring them to the
Choir Convention.
Do not forget to attend the meet
ing of the Shoe Co. on "Wednesday
evening of this week. If you can
not get there on Wednesday, call on
the managers as soon as possible to
sign the articles of Association and
get your stock certificates.
According to new law super
visors are now compelled to remove
the loose stones from the country
roads at least once a month during
the months of April, May, June,
July, August, September and Octo-
ber of each year. The act was ap-
proved May End last.
BEER, MORE LIKELY.-"Absa-
lom," remarked Mrs. Rambo, "didnt
I hear you say little while ago
that you had been out with Russian
the Growler'? Who is he, Absa-
lom?" "He's a foreigner from st.
Petersburg" said Mr.. Rambo, whose
face hidden behind a newspaper,
"his real name, [ think, Is Bad
whiski."
The New Berlin Reporter of last
week says: "The following party
from Selingrove took supper at the
Union Hotel on Saturday evening:
Mrs. Ira c. Schoch, Mrs. H. ALE
man, Miss Mary Alleman,:'Mrs. Geo.
c. Wagenseller, Mrs. Harold N.
Follmer, Mrs. Edwin Hummcl,
Miss Clara Fetzer, Mrs. Sam. Pawl-
ing, Mrs. M. s. Schroyer and Miss
Jennie H. Miller"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-07-29
Arrested.

Officer Hollis received a telegram Fri
day morning that two colored men had
hoboed clothing store in Cumberland
and had headed this way Mr.. Hollis ac-
complained by Constable Russler, started
out along the B. & 0. tracks in search of
them and when they reached the c. v.
bridge they came across three hobos,who
were just in the act of frying a piece of
beefsteak over camp fire.
The officers walked up close to them
and when passing, Mr.. Hollis noticed a
revolver sticking out of the pocket of one
of the weary wanderers. He reached
around, grabbed the revolver and told the
hobo he had better come along with him..
The hobo protested and told the officer
that it belonged to his pal. The officers
then said they would take both of them
in charge.
They took the two to Justice Byers'
office and the third one came along to see
what was going to be done with has pals.
The one, who gave his name as Henry
Sullivan, was sent to Jail for thirty days
for carrying the revolver, in default OF the
SIS fine.
The other two who gave their names as
Jack Shirwett and Charles Bell, were
questioned by the justice and found to be
tresspasserst on the railroad and were
sent to Jail for ten days.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-07-29
New Addition.

Work has been commenced upon the
new addition and improvements to the
Second ward school building and it will
now be pushed forward as rapidly as pos
sible. 1t is the purpose of the Board to
make the building a good strong one and
allay the many complaints about the I'M
stableness of the building. IT has long
since been condemned as deathtrapfor
the children and all the architects who ex-
amined it were of the opinion that the
walls might at any time collapse.
The new walls that will be built in
place of the old ones will strengthen the
building considerably and will remove all
danger. The foundation, both for the
new addition and the new walls for the
building, will be three feet wide at the
bottom and will be built up to fourteen
inches at the top.
The ground is very soft and spongy and
to prevent the wall from sinking the foun-
dation viii be underlaid with broken
stone and cement.
The walls will be fourteen inches thick
and will be strengthened with pilasters.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-07-29
Preparing for the March.

Company E. is now getting into shape
and is preparing for the ten days practice
march, on which the WestVirgihia Nation
al Guard will go sometime during the
fall. Captain Moore has received no no.
tice of the time yet but, he has received
notice that the march will be taken sep
erately by the battalions. There are three
battalions in each of the two regiments
composed of four companies each.
Each one of the battalions will be
placed under a battalion commander
Captain Moore's company has not been
assigned to battalion.
The route of march has not yet been
given out, but they will likely be taken
into the mountains beyond Piedmont by
rail and then begin their march. They
will be out for ten days, three days march
to the camp, four days target practice
and three days on the return march.
The company now has thirty-hve men,
bers and consists only of the pure stuff. "
Captain Moore has been very careful
about those who have enlisted and every
thing that came along was not allowed to
enlist. The suits and equipment of the
company will arrive this week and the
reorganized Company E will then be
ready for work in fighting time.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-07-29
The Recruiting Station.

Captain Howard Atkinson, who has a
recruiting station here, on Tuesday
enlisted eleven recruits for the 27th Infan-
try. This is good showing, considering
the short time he has been here. Martins
burg always was patriotic and when
uncle Sam wants lighters for his army, he
always finds them here.
The military authorities are experience
ing more difficulty in obtaining recruits
for the ten new regiments for service in
the Philippines than they expected. When
war was declared against Spain recruiting
was easy. Martinsburg not Only then
furnished more men than was needed for
its own regiment, but also furnished a
number for the second regiment and for
the regular army.
The 27th Infantry, which is now being
organized at Camp Meade, Middletown,
Pa, stands second in the number of re-
crults in the ten new regiments. 1t is be-
ing organized with recruits from Virginia
West Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina
and New York City.
The batch of recruits secured by Cap
tain Atkinson were sent to Camp Meade
on the 3I7 train Tuesday. They
were: Thomas w. Barrett. John Kearney,
Harry T. Dorr, John d. Miller, John l..
Quivan, Henry NJ. Stewart, Martnsburg;
Thomas H. Platner, Petersburg; John w.
Long, Sandy Hook; ]. Shoebridge Bruins
wick Henry A. Clay, Mace, Va.
There is another one from town. but he
didn'twant hisname published until he got
out of town, so that his wife wouldn't find
it out and keep him back One youthful
applicant from Brunswick, was not allow
ed to enter because his parents wouldn't
give their consent,
DR. Henshaw, the examining surgeon,
only rejected one applicant.
AS soon as the regiment is organized it
will be taken Tuesday 10 the Philippines
and put TO work fighting the Filipinos.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-07-29
Finger Cut Off.

Dennis O'Connell, the fifteen year old
son of Mr.. DIM. O'Connell had two Of
his finger mashed Sunday while attemp-
ting to jump B. & 0. freight train. He
had taken ride down to the Opequon To-
go in bathing and when ready to return
he attempted to jump freight and fell.
The car wheels passed over the two small
fingers on the left hand and mashed the
little finger SO as to render amputation.
necessary.
Two other boys, who were with him,
brought him to Or. Bakers office, where
the little finger was amputated close 10
the hand.
! The next finger was also badly mashed
but the doctor did not consider it sneces-
saryto amputate it.
The young man was also bruised in
several places about the body and head
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-07-29
Excursion to Atlantic City.

The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad have
arranged a series of popular seashore
excursions, to be run Thursday, July 10
and ~, August 10 and "a, to Atlantic
City, Cape May, Sea Isle City, Ocean
City, N. !. and Ocean City Md Tickets
will be good Fifteen <I5) Days, including
day of sale.
Stop overs will be allowed on return
trip at Philadelphia, Baltimore and Wash
ington on tickets sold to New Jersey re-
sorts, and at Baltimore and Washington
on tickets sole to Ocean City, Md.
Tickets will be sold on above dates from
Martinsburg for $3.50 Round Trip for
trains leaving at 4.25, 4.43, 9.58, and TO- 50
am. 2.4I, $40, 1926 pm.
Call on or address nearest Ticket Agent
Baltimore & Ohio X. r. for tickets and
information.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-07-29
Crop Bulletin.

Showers and thunderstorms occurred
at scattered points over the state on the
10th, 18th, 18th and 22nd; high midday
and cool night temperatures prevailing
during the week. Rain has been very
unevenly distributed over some sections
heavy rains have fallen, while others SUI
fered seriously from continued drouth
Farm work has advanced rapidly under
the favorable conditions, and at the close
of the week, wheat thrashing and stack
ing was nearly completed, and corn was
generally laid by.
Wheat is stacked in good condition;
thrashing is nearing completion through
out the state, with yields averaging below
normal.
Corn is being damaged by the drouth
and making very slow growth.
Dat harvest is in progress, with gener-
ally fair YIELD rye is stacked and will
give, fair yield.
Meadows are in good condition and
growing well; hay harvest continues in
general progress throughout the state,
with mostly good results; early sown crop
OF clover looking well.
Gardens are injured by drouth and not
doing well,
Irish potatoes are in fine condition;
sweet potatoes are very promising.
Morgan-Gardens Of all kinds growing
well and very promising oats short, and
inferior in quality.
Berkeley-Wheat thrashing continues;
corn and gardens looking well.
Jeferson-Corn making slow growth
pOtafopc very short. GRASS maxine moor
yield; gardens drying up.