davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-08-29

SALEM.

Rev. H. G. Snable and wife
Mrs. Mary ID. Meyer and Miss Id;
Miller enjoyed a drive to Mitiiin
town last week.
Miss Hazel and Harry Shipp O
Shamokin are visiting their aunt
Mrs. William j. Boyer.
Miss Annie Luck moved to Dun
dore Thursday and Jordon Luden-
slayer and wife moved into the
vacated house.
H. l.. Engle, wife and children
visited over Sunday at Riverside.
George c. Woodruff is spending
several weeks in Montour county
the guest of his sister, Mrs. Charles
Miss Edith Wilmer is spending a
week in Freeburg the guest of her
grandmother.
William j. Boyer and wife enter.
tained MIR. Smith and wife of
Tamaqua Saturday.
Jerome Walter and wife ofIdaho
and B. F. Walter and wife OF
kreamer visited William B. Gem
behring's last week.
The Salem S. S. will hold their
picnic September 7 and festival
same evening.
Rev. H. G. Snable will have
communion Sunday Septcmb er 1st.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-08-29

No man in the capital city OF the State
Of Ohio Is better known than the Rev.
James PoindeXter. For many years he
has been the successful pastor Of the
Second Baptist Church Of that city.
Every day his venerable figure and
kindly face may be seen on tho streets
Of the city where he has labored for SC
many years. What a history of benev.
Olence and self-sacrfice might be writ.
ten by simply giving the details Of the
everyday life of this faithful pastor and
eloquent preacher.
But old age comes to the best Of men.
The rheumatics peculiar to advanced
age had already begun its insidious raw
ages when 1t became necessary to find .
remedy, If possible, that his days Of use.
fulncss might not be shortened.
An efficient nerve tonic that would
stimulate the circulation, improve the
digestion, and increase the tone ald
vigor Of his whole system, was needed.
The only remedy capable Of meeting all
these indications was found to be Pc
runa. In arecent letter to DR.. Hartman,
he states:
"My attention was called some time
ago to your medicine for rheumatic
troubles by Mr.. Cook, an old reliable
druggist of this city, and take pleasure
In saying that l have tried them and
found them good. 1t my opinion that
ths remedy, Pcruna, is Justly entitled tc
t;ie famo which 1t has throughout the
United States"
| Address The Pcruna Medicine Coz
| Columbus, o., for free catarrh book.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-08-29
Heartburn.

When the quantity of food taken is
too large or the quality too rich,
heartburn is Likely to follow. and
especially so if the digestion has
been weakened by constipation. Eat
slo WY and not too freely of easily
digested food. Masticate the food
thoroughly. Let six hours elapse be-
tween meals and when you feel a
fullness ard weight in the stomach
after eating, indicating that you
ate too much, take one of Cham
berlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets
and the heartburn may be avoided.
For sale by The Middleburg Drug
Store.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-08-29
SELINSGROVE.

the university, is very promising.
There has never been more inquiry
and eagerness to become students.
Arrangements have be made to
properly Accommodate all who come.
The teaching force is very enthusi-
astic at the prospects.
We are glad to learn that the
condition of your townsman John
f. Stetler is not of as serious a
nature as was at first supposed.
c. b. Neotling spent II short time
with his parents last week.
The App reunion was largely
attended by the relatives from this
place; it is possible that the next re-
union may be held at this place.
Rev. S. V. Dye of keewaydin
was in town renewing old friendships
he having graduated here fifteen
years ago. He is very much pleas
ed at the progress his old alma
mater is making in keeping abreast
of the times in educational lines.
Quite number of our horsemen
attended the sale at Mitllinburg
Thursday last. Some horses were
bought by persons here.
Mrs. Dill and daughter, Lizzie,
of Paterson, N. j. spent several
days very pleasantly in town.
Jerome Walter, brother of Mrs.
Samuel App and Mrs. James Row,
is visiting them and also his parents
at kreamer. Jerome was a former
Selinsgrove boy but of late years
has been ir the west.
Prof. Foster G. Fisher has taken
unto himself a wife in the person Of
Miss Spangler, niece of DR.. Spang-
Ter.
S. B. Hare, Esq, of Altoona was
seen on our streets several days last
week. He is the same Sam, that he
used to he when attending the
University. -.
Mr.. and Mrs. Selg of Steelton
were entertained by Prot. and Mrs.
Noetling.
J. B. Forester and wife are
rusticating at Ocean Grove, NJ.
Wallace d. Baker and Miss
Laudensleger were married last
week by Rev. Snable.
Mrs. Arbogast of Freeburg and
her daughter were guests at the
Marburger homestead last week.
Prof. f. +. Pawling has been
elected Principal Of the Berwyn
public schools.
Peck Mingard returned from his
trip to Buffalo, where he spent most
of his vacation.
Miss Name McCullom of Ply.
moth was a visitor in town severa
days last week.
We have had an excessive amount
of rain the last two weeks. Every
thing is growing wild.
Capt. Davis Post attended thu
funeralofJ. H. Bailey Friday. Mr.
Bailey was a member of the Post.
The Burns reunion was held as
formerly at Clements park ard the
Slear reunion at Brook Park
Lewisburg Thursday last.
A brother of H. l.. Phillips is
visiting him.
Harry Conrad and a friend from
Danville spent Sunday with the
| formers parepts,
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-08-29
uUNDORE.
Profanity is a disease introduced

Profanity IS a disease lntroduceu
by mosquitoes.
ID. w. Stahl of Verdilla is
thrashing for seed for our farmers.
The Susquehanna coal diggers
are very busy and all that need coal
should loose no time as the river is
in fine condition.
Our school teachers ought to be
cutting few sticks while the sap is
in them, they moy need them to
compel attendance.
Last week number of our
farmers made cider, the rest looked
on.
J. H. Wise, our coal dealer, has
a fine lot of coal on hand.
Frequent rains and sun shine
have pushed the corn to such a
height that farmers fear of loOsing
some of the ears by husking time.
Pears are a plentiful crop this
year and of fine quality.
A fitting passed through town
one day last week.
Apple butter boiling should not
20 out of fashion, better boil over
what remains of last years crop.
Even the political bee has a sting.
Samuel Wilmer is Oh the sick
list.
Dundore has reduced the price
on coal oil.
Our overseers of the poor are
better fnanciers than politicians.
Some of our roads need patching.
J.B. Staufer made business trip
to Herndon.
George Deepen of Herndon spent
few hours in town.
Frank Wagner was seen on Our
streets.
Squire Teats Of Hummels Wharf
was in town for a short talk ON his
way to Oriental.
Mr.. Cooper Of Snydertown was in
town on Business. ''rf
The Penna. Canal Is pasture for
cows and hogs, and turns out
mosquitoes by the car load, which
breeds malaria, and make an un-
limited market for quinine.
J. D. Riegel thrashed more thar
500 bus. of Wheat, Rye and Oats.
Michael Brubaker was in town
selling nursery stock.
George Wolf is building a new
coal fiat.
Daniel Krebs took load OF
potatoes to market.
Sallie Aucker and her daughter
of Port TrevertOn were seen on Our
streets.
RS. Meiser was in town.
Rev. G. F. Garrett of Bllewood
will preach the word next Sunday in
the U. f. Churches.
j. C. Shafer of Port Trevertor
was in town.
Onions are in good demand and
the price has advanced.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-08-29
There Was an Antilote.

"How is it that Miss Young broke
her engagement with you? though.
she dotted on you?"
$50 she did; but when she learned
that l had once been engaged to her
mothers sister, it proved an anti.
dote."-N. Y. Herald.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-08-29

When you want modern, up-to
date physic, try Chamberlain's
Stomach and Liver Tablets. They
are easy to take and pleasant in
effect. Price, 25 cents. Samples free
at The Middle burg Drugstore.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-08-29

The way to buy PURE wHIsKEY is direct
from the distillery. You avoid the possibility
dealers profit. The llayner Distilling Co,
Dayton, Ohio, will send you four full quarts OF
Seven. iear.Old Rye, express prepaid, for $500
See their announcement appearing elscwh here
I'm this issue
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-08-29
Good Place to Learn.

Judge-My boy, do you know the ma
ture of an oath?
Youthful Witness-I guess ought
to. I've been page for two years in
the state Observation-Disclosures Life.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-08-29

Purity Is the great consideration In what we
drink or eat, All risk OF getting impure whis-
key Is avoided by buying direct from The Hay
ner Dstilling Co. They also save you the
wholesale and retail dealers profits. Read their
announcement In this paper Il means money In
your pocket.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-08-29

The Hayner DistillinE Co., Of Dayton, Ohio,
will ship you four full quarts Of Hayner's Sew.
en.Year.Old Rye by express, charges prepaid,
for $50. Bee their advertisement, which ap'
pesrs elsewhere In this issue.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-08-29

DO NOT tall to rcd the oiIer made by The
Aayner Distilling Co., Of Dayton, Ohio, which
ssppeaxs elsewhere In this i.ue, offering four
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-08-29

Thirty.fve years reputation Is back Of The
Hayner Distilling Co.'S Seven Ycar.Old Rye.
This whiskey is famous the world d over for its
high quality. $500 buys four full quarts Of
these goods. See particulars in big announce
ment this issue,
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-08-29

Pure whiskey direct from Distillery Is what
you get when you buy flom Tho nsyner Dis.
tilling Co, OF Dayton, Ohio. They are Offering
four full quarts for s. 20, express prepaid. See
their offer which appears elsewhere In this IL
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-05-09
CHAMPIONSHIP STANDING.
MUSIC AND DRAMA
ALL ON ACCOUNT OF ELIZA.

Gan on Account Of Eliza" the new
farcial comedy which Leo Ditrichstein
wrote for Lonis Mann and Clara Lipmar
seems to be, judging from critical com
ment elsew here, just the sort Of vehicle
which those two nndeniably clever play
ers have been seeking for long time, in.
stead of the ep;ce, flaw IT and suggestive
ness Of "Gay Paree," which ran riot in
"The Girl from Paris" and "The Girl in
the Barracks"
1t has the odnr Of the pine woods OF
Western New York State, and while its
finn is cleanly and wholesome ALWAYS,
Mr.. Mann finds opportunities to be NOR
overwhelmingly funny than be has ever
been heretofore in any of TIE Ffenct
connections which won for him wide
spread popularity. The new piece not
only places Mr.. Mann in fresh light
but il also brings Mics Lipman forward
to more congenial and consequently
more delightful atmosphere than ha'
ever vet been afforded her.
She has sympathetic role, and she il
said to play it in roguish, spontaneous
girlish fashion, which has caused TIN
critics to trot out the much abused fern
ingenue, and to declare that not for
long time has its meaning been made S,
clear as Miss Lipman makes it in IA
on Account of Eliza" The att, actioI
comes to the Opera House next Monda.
night.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-05-09
nQCKSTADER,S.

Big houses are the rule at Dockstad.
er's Theatre this week; simply because
he has one OF the best bills oil the seasoi
and the people appreciate it. Joe anf
Billy Wadron have made a great INT II
1.-The German and the Sport. Ton
Hardy, the acrobatic tramp, is an expert
in his line and decidedly funny. Crane
the Irish magician, understands his bn6l
ness and gives good entertainment
TIE broadway Trio is one. OF the pes
features. Each member Of the trio is al
artist and their work is thoroughly ap
preciated.
Howe and Edwards have become
favortes. Their speciality is clever
Frank and Ida Williams, Miss Rett'
Curtis and the Liliputian Trio all appea
to good eff, ct and have been recelvin,l
much applause. Many people attend tn
matinees to avoid the crowds at Diehf
The performance is exactly the same
afternoon and evening.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-05-09

dinals were in attendance upon this
notable conclave, yet SO universally
were the merits of Pecci recognized,
and SO general was the demand that
he become head of the church, hat not
Il single vote was east against him.
In the matter of dress, the venerable
pontiff is punctilious, his wardrobe
being one of great magnificence. For
ordinary wear he has white robe,
made in winter of fine cloth, in sum
mer of MORE silk. When he goes into
the garden he throws over this long
mantle of red cloth, which has Dor
der of gold embroidery. When dressed
for private ceremonies he wears sur
plice made of costly lace, and red
pelerine, of cloth in winter and OF
satin in summer. For great festivals
| he first puts on the "falda," o
wide seamless coat of white satin
around which is tied a broad striped
sash of gold, red and white. Above this
| is beautiful garment covered with
| Jewels, and last comes mantle OF
| gold-embroidered velvet. On his feet
The pope always wears red yelve
shoes. In addition to his episcopal rims
| the pope is fond of wearing other cost
" rings, often composed of single
stones of great beauty. He seldom
dons the pontifical tiara. which is ;
threefold golden crown. lined will
red. green and blue velvet, and GOV
cred with priceless jewels. For grea
ceremonies his costume is so heav.
that it is impossible for him, at hi
great age, to stand or walk, and he !
carried in chair. When he visits TIL
Vatican garden he is carried thither il
n sedan chair of an oldfashioned pat
tern.
Like almost every other human be
ing the pope has hobby-the writin
of poetry. Most of his verses ar
written in Latin, and eminent critic
have pronounced them among tn
finest specimens of modern poetr!
Few of his productions are given to TIL
public, however; and only one volum
of his poems has been printed sine
his accession to the papacy.
The large picture which graces thi
article is taken directly from the lates
photograph of his holiness, and come
! from the studio of Cane Conyugi 9
Rome. G. w. wEIPPIERT
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-05-09
THE PoPE,s SEDAN CHAIR.

was born March 2, 1910, at Carpineto,
in the Papal States. At the age of
eight he was placed in the Jesuit col
lege of Vitebo, where he remained SIX
wears and distinguished himself for
ability and propriety of conduct. His
mother dying at the end of this time,
in 1924, his father took him to Rome,
and in November of that year placed
him in the celebrated Roman college.
Here his great talents and earnest APP
plication were strongly impressed
upon his instructors, who We're de-
linhted when, at the age of IS, he took
the first prize in physico-chemistry
Following this, he took complete
course in philosophy, receiving the
lourea in 1891. He then entered the
college of Noble Ecclesiastics and
learned canon and civil law in the
schools of the Roman university. After
becoming doctor of laws. he was
appointed by Pope Gregory Nv. a do
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-05-09

nestle prelate and referendary of the
signature, March 49, 1887, his priest
hood being confirmed in the chapel of
the vcariate December 90, 1897. AT
this time. although but ~ years of
age, he was admitted to be one of the
first scholars of Rome.
Pope Gregory speedily recognized
the young priests executive ability by
making him apostolic delegate at
lienevento, Perugia and Spoleto, in
each of which places his administra-
ton was marked by great energy and
strong common sense. In the first
place he suppressed brigandage, which
! had been the cause of endless disor-
der, and thereby won the everlasting
gratitude of the law-abiding portion
of the community.
Designing him for the diplomatic
service, for which his great talents
and aristocratic bearing preeminent-
~ fitted him, Gregory made him, on
January II, 1913, titular archbishop
of Damiettea, in order that he might
he qualified for the office of nuncio tt
| bplRlUm. lie remained three years u
Brussels, discharging the duties per
tanning to his delicate post with grea'
tact and to the highest satisfaction o
his master who then, in 1915, just {
few months before his own death, be
slowed on him the see of Perugia.
Pecci's talents made a strong i'm
preston upon the success of Gregory
Plus IN, and at the consistory he'll
December 10, 1853, he was. at the ag
of 43, created n cardinal. Twenty-fou
years later, In which interval he ha
: rendered the most faithful services t
the church, he was selected to fill tn
, most responsible position of cardinf
: camerlengo of the Roman hierarch,
{ He was then a man of 67, yet he did nc
(, hesitate when thus summoned to a!
$ sumo the weighty obligations Resin
: upon the pope's chief executive, Office
i Five months later Plus TX. was gait
( cred TO his fathers. and the new came
S lengo was compelled to assume all Il
i temporal duties of the papal otlic
1 Plus died February Z. 1878, and
S days later Pecci succeeded him und
i the name Of Leo XIII. Sixty-two ca
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-05-09
THE ROMAN PON1IFF.
Looks Forward to Living to the
Close of 1908.
Wants to Round Ont a Quarter of q
Century of His POntifcate and
Half Century of His
CRrtIinalate.
Especial Correspondence

DOPE LEO Kill, according to ca
BILE message recently received
from Rome, has expressed to his
intimates the conviction that he would
live until late in the year 1903, when,
on December 49, he proposessto cele-
CRATE the tiftieth anniversary of his
elevation to the cardinalnte in man
ner betitting so rare and distinguished
an event. From time to time the news
papers spread the report that the
venerable pontiff is at deaths door,
but from church dignitary who has
seen him several times within the past
decade it is learned that he seems to
be about as robust now as he was ten
years ago.
Pope Leo is one of the most remark
able--if not the most remarkable
men of our age. His character is a
rare combination of firmness and gen
tleness, and with these virtues is com
bined brilliant mind, whose grand
thoughts have challenged the admira-
tion of thinking men of every creed
Contemporary critics have dealt gen
tly with the aged ruler of the church
They have, almost without exception
given him praise for honesty Of pur
pose and sincerity of intent; the mos
notable exception being Marie Corelli
who, in "The Master Christian" draw
a picture of his holiness which de
| pcts him as an old, old man governed
by senile prejudice and the advice o
self-seeking sycophants. Miss Corelli'
delineation of Leo's character is ridi
culed by chIrchmen. who assert tina
the pope is ruler of church in fact a
well as name, and that personal con
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-05-09

A little girl of my acquaintance
some eight or nine years old had to
sndergo very hard school eXamina-
lion. for which she feared that she
was not prepared, and, being child
of much faith, began to pray that she
would be taken with diphtheria (mlid
cases of which were prevalent IN the
neighborhood) before that day. So
that she might avoid the ordeal
The nipht before she woke up to-
ward morning to find her throat very
sore, and, becoming alarmed turned
over suddenly. which awakened her
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-05-09

siderations never enter into his de-
cisions; and until the talented woman
novelist furnishes more proof than
mere assertion the world will be in
clned to accept the estimate of the
pope's associates rather than hers.
The biography Of the head Of the
Roman Catholic church demonstrates
that genuine merit, combined with an
understanding of the value and pow
er Of organization, is the keystone of
success in the ecclesiastical as well
as the business world. Nincenzo Clio
acehino Pecci, the son of Count Llido-
yico Pecci and his wife, ANA Prospect,
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-05-09

WANTED-Evcry one to know that
..'rhc Acme Tailor System" dress cutting
school. damaged by fire, has opened
again-I.ralm the best and simplest
method-Only few lessons required
for complete trade. 200 scholars in Del.
For testimonials and terms and how to
got one free, address
NINE. VAN VOORHIS,
705k Market st.
Open Monday, Wednesday and Satur'
day evenings. Wanted, dressmaker
splendid opening.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-05-09
JOHN DREW.

John Drew. who appears as Orchard
Carvel,' at the Grand Opera House on
the 20th instant, is said to be complain.
ing bitterly Of the alleged unwarranted
use of his name in connection with a
brand of cheap cigars. 81 hear" he is
reported to have remarked, "that tho
weeds vie with my portal in quality
~ d the portraits are described as vii
lannon's"
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-05-09
BROWNS IN TOWN.

The engagement Of Browns in
Town. will be seen in this city at the
Opera House OH next Tuesday night.
browns in Town. vas written by
Mark Swan for laughing purposes only,
and is in three acts, which abounds with
catchy songs, bright music, pretty dances
and is presented by competent com
pany, including Charles Horn, George I.
WEIGH, Emmett Whitney, George Elmer,
Jessie Mae Hall, Maude knowiton,
Fanny Midgeley, Edith We'll and others
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-05-09
HELP WANTED.
I1INI HERS WANTED. NJ,
sos Market ST.. Wilmington, Del
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that The Will
nington City Railway Company intends
ID apply to the Court of General SEES
ions of the State of Delaware, in and
for New Castle County, at the next
Nav term of said Court, for the vaca-
tion Of all that part of Beuna Vista
street. situated in the Ninth Ward OF
HE City of Wilmington, New Castle
County and State of Delaware, lying
between the line of the Brandywine
htanch of the Philadelphia, Wilmington
4 Baltimore Railroad Company and the
Brandywine Greek or River.
The Wilmington City Railway Company
by John A. Rigg, President
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-05-09
CHAMPIONSHIP STANDING.
AMERICAN LEAGUE.

At Boston.
r. II. L.
Athletic......... 600 600 30 4 u 3
Boston....".....4 500 O0-l2 u !
Young and Criger; Bernhard and
Powers. Haskell, umpire.
At Baltimore.
II. II. t..
Baltimore 100000 10 9
Washington 10 0000OOl0- D 2
McGinnity and Robinson; Mercer and
Clarke. Cantillion, umpire.
At Cleveland.
Cleyeland......O 10000 5
Chicago .........t00 q 10 o. 3 II
IIoffer and Yeager; Skopec and Sulli
van. Sheridan. and Manaesan, umpires
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-05-09
Deer Park Hotel, Deer I'ark' NIL
Most Delightful Summer Resort OF
the AIIeghenies.

Swept by mountain breezes, $500 feet
above sea level. Absolutely free from
malaria, hay fever and mosquitoes
Reached without change OF cars from
all principal cities via Baltimore u
Ohio Railroad. Every modern conven-
lrnce. Rooms en- suite with private
baths. Electric Lights. Long Distance
Telephone, Elevator, Turkish Baths
Swimming Pools, Golf Links, Tennis
Courts, Bowling Alleys, Mangniicen'
Drives. Complete Livery Service. Ann
apolis Naval Academy Band. Hotel re
modelled with additional conveniences
All cottages have been taken for tn
season. Open from June 22d to Septem
Der SOth.
For rates and information address w
II. Rurwcll, Manager. care Queen o''.
Hotel. Cumberland, Nd, until June Isl
After that time. Deer Park, Garret
County, Md.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-05-09
A Trouble Maker.

Hoax-You're n fine lobster!
JoaN-What's the matter?
"You've given your wife a $25 bon
net.
well, you don't have to pay for it,
NO; but | have to pay for anoth-
pr one lust like it for my wife ~
Philadelphia Record.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-05-09

older sister just in time for the lat
ter to hear her say, in most be-
seeching tone: "Oh, lord, can't you
take a jolle?'-H. 5, F., in Harper's
Magazine.