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The evening times., 1901-11-28
Saved by the Firemen.

The wind was blowing toward these
houses and the rear portions of them
caught fire several times. but the fremen
managed to save them. They also saved
the police station and its neighbors with
nothing worse than q severe seorching-
There were fourteen prisoners in the
station and they were quickly hustled out
to q patrol wagon and driven to the Her
bert Street statiCR-
The evening times., 1901-11-28
SUCCEEDS JOHN II. ALLEN.

Representative CandIer Reaches the
Capital Ready for work
John II Allen IN the House Of Represen-
"--'--~-- in Washington. His
Eanfler, and his home
lan of stature. but
fitness he more than
after.
the farm by day he
isht. and he now oc-
e front ranks of the
ississippi- lir- Cand-
st 81 storytelIer ike
Ir. Allen, but he is said to be d phflOso-
nher md thinker
The evening times., 1901-11-28
Betting Favors MeGovern.

Among tile few bets made here this
morning WAS that Of Morris BIau. Of Phil
adeIphia who put up 81. 600 on McGovern
against $3.50 Of COrbett money, put up By
y HUbbI1geF. Of New Haven and San
Harris. manager CT McGoveTn WAS fash
iGs large roll this morning trying to get
C0rbett money at , tc / buc rates de-
nanded by NEST Of Corbstt admirers was
, 1-2 20 L Harris cid not seem disposed
to give that rate and the Denver men
while protesting the utmost confidence IN
CCrbett. hung out for better terms
Manager u. L. Crowley. of the Co
fiseun, said tcday, while giving directions
for handling the crowd. that the preIimi-
nary bout between Jim Burke. of New
York, and Y0unS Starr, Of Philadelphia,
would be begun promptly at 3;20 o'clock
and that just as soon as it was over the
principal event would start
The evening times., 1901-11-28
GO 90 for SIS TO S7.50
TZeIO Silk Waists.

A lot of new Taneta SILK Waists
OF the most desirable styIe-to go at
about half the regular price The
quality OF taffeta is excellent and the
variety of styles embraces every want
ed effect. All coIors-S298 IS instead of
s. TO $3.50
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-03-07
DUNDORE.

Charles Sechrist got new Swat
wagon.
Our debating school is turning
out few orators.
l. w. Longacle, our auctioneer:
has a harvest on hand.
The proprietors of our furniture
factory are hustlers.
Dry goods cheaper than ever at
Dundore's store.
A contented mind is continual
feast.
Our township was wellrepresent-
ell at court.
j. A. Fishers sale drew a large
crowd.
Isaac Campbell will move shortly
to Northumberland County.
Ed. Aucker will shortly move on
farm near Danville.
The bridge at Port Trevorton
will be substantial Improvement
in our county.
j. A. Shatfer has been engaged to
dress A. W. Aucker's apple trees.
Squire Sechrist is still adding new
blood to his "Butf Rocks"
Our township poor house will
have only a few inmates.
Mary Schrawder and her daugh-
ter, Jennie, of Port Trevorton cal.
led on Maria w. Dundore.
Eli Campbell will work on farm
near Freeburg.
DR.. Krebs was in town.
Henry Neitz one of the paupers
of our township wants to do some
thing for himself by making cigars.
George Wolf of Northumberland
stayed with his father, ex-sheri #
Wolf few days.
The ice on the Susquehanna IS
getting dangerous for pedestrians to
cross.
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PAXTONVILLE

Mrs. Isaac Gill is spending few
days at Salem visiting relatives.
Miriam Bachman of Middleburg
is visiting Mrs. Sarah Mitchell.
Wesley Nerhood visited IN Union
Corner Sunday.
Robert Benfer of Bellevue, Ohio,
is visiting relatives and friends at
this place.
Edward Mitchell left Friday, for
Bellevue, Ohio, where he intends to
spend the summer.
Wilson Gift took trip to Blooms
burg last week.
Ira Harner of Bloomsbury came
home Saturday to visit his parents.
Henry Hassinger of Union coun-
ty visited his father here last week.
Harvey Mitchell visited his sis
ter in Mitfiin County last week.
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SELINSGROvE.

F.E. Bower, Esq, of Lewisburg,
was in town Saturday.
1t is currently reported that
there is to be a wedding here in the
near future.
Rev. Fortner was q visitor at
Herndon one day last week.
We learn that DR.. Voelkler has
sold his house to A. w. Smith, the
station agent.
S. p. Burns and wifegave a birth
day dinner in honor of G. w. Glass,
Mrs. BIS father, on Tuesday last.
Will Nipple has been engaged by
firm in Williamsport as an en-
graver.
Miss Stella Doebler spent Thurs
day at Sunbury.
Owing to a wreck at Shindel, Sat
urday morning, the trains were all
late.
F.J. Schoch and wife gave a 6
o'clock dinner to some friends Fri
day evening.
Reuben Meiser made a business
trim to Williamsport last week.
An operetta will be given by the
lady students of the University, Sat
urday evening, in the interests Of
the athletic association of said insti-
tuition; it will be held in the opera
house.
Mrs. Harry Bower spent several
days last week at Mt. Carmel visit
ing friends.
An accident occurred at the Mar
ket st. crossing on Monday Of last
week. VIM. p. Seifret of Fremont
was driving across the track and
was run into by train. 1t is said
he was thrown over the cars landing
on the opposite side of the tracks.
He was badly cut and bruised about
the head and shoulders. tits a great
wcnd he was not killed. This is
a dangerous crossing as there is SO
much shifting backward and for
ward.
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PALLAS NEWS

&. A. Neitz Of Dundorc >pert II
few days in th,s vicinity las week
Every body here is sincerely re-
joicing at the prospect Of new
bridge across the Susqueha"na at
Port Trevorton as it will give us
very near rail road facilities.
On Thursday the remains of Aaron
Fisher were inferred at Grubb's cem-
etery. The funeral was well attend
ed, Rev. Miller officiating. Mr..
Fisher being an old and respected
citizen he leaves many friends te-
sides a widow and two children.
Having attained the age of so years
2 months and 7 days.
Amos Straub and daughters of
Shade called on Mrs. Bailey Sum
day.
John SPOTS and John Minium
spent Sunday at William Troup's.
Palmer Bower just returned from
a visit to his brother, Foster, of
Sunbury.
On Monday evening a grand
birthday marty was given in honor
of Frederick Bower, being his seven
teenth birthday. About fifty guests
were present and were all Treated lo
grand supper. Music being fur
nished for the occasion by William
Swartz and son.
Prof. j. A. Herrold teacher OF
Smiths school, Chapman twp, was
seen in this vicinity Sunday.
Calvin Bailey and Adam Nett,
made a business trip to Chestnut
Ridge Thursday.
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UNION TOW NSHIP.

Allen Stahl spent few days Of
last week at Shamokin.
c. II. Sechris; will work at
Shamokin Dam this summer.
Emanuel Longacre is digging a
well. He is using dynamite tor
blasting and says that after each dis
charge he hears 9 very peculiar
sound coming up from below.
J. W. Herman has pet oppos.
sum.
A. E. Aucker built clock that
runs twenty four days with one
winding.
IL. G. Steffen built a barn to ac-
comodale his canine friends. He
has six IN number and all good
stock.
II. L. Sholly and his brother,
Jacob, with his family spent a few
days of last week among friends
here.
Lottie spangler and Lizzie Schrey
with horse and buggy were fast in
snow bank Saturday. When
found they were nearly exhausted.
Mrs. j. G. Martin of New Co
lumbia is visiting among friends
here.
The Winners United Evangeli.
cal Sunday School elected the fol-
lowing officers for the coming year
oeglning April l, 1901: Supt., AL
len 3. Sechrist; Asst. Supt., s. A. L.
strawser; Secy., A. s. Sechrist;
/. Asst. e. SeCy., Daniel Wolf; Treas,
Allie Reigle.
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v lSi bt NNfk.

j. Il. Shellenlerger bough, Il pir
''iron ray horses at the F'reebur
toree sale, last week.
Ell. kothrock's house burned
down TT ursday afternoon. Nothing
Was saved. No insurance.
Albert Steinberger Of Mitilin Co.,
has been holding meetings in the
, unkuri church at Bannerville for
the past week. rs
The rheumatic patients are all
improving under the care and tablets
of DR.. G. A. Fisher, of Lowell, Pa.
The lion on the first of March
was reasonably tame with only a
littlesnow.
James Steely, }. II. Herbster and
Charles Showers left last week fr
Franklin Fmge, Blair county, where
they nave been employed on a stave
mill.
j. b. Shel,nberger's team found
ere in Il snow drift Saturday ON the
public road between Crossgrove and
i}annerville. John saws it was good
lock they did not break leg for it
could have been done eaisly.
Mrs. &. W. Fisher is still confined
to her bed from her late sickness
but is slowly improving.
Mrs. jaime, Peter and Mrs. S. H..
Phillips are both reported to be get
ting better from their late sickness.
Mrs. Harriet Ierbster Is also i'm
proving from her paralytic stroke.
Did you take in the inaugural
ball? if not, Why not?
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SCHNEE

N. E. Stuck and Hiram Schnee
were to Richfeld last Saturday.
David Hoover loaded a car with
shingles last week.
Some of our people attended the
horse sale at Freeburg Thursday
W. A. Schnee was to Kautz one
day last week.
The Fremont school will hold
their entertainment Saturday, March
18th.
David Hoover will move his saw
mill to Shade next week.
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j. n. BROsIUs, Clerk.

ofW. H. Baumgardner, minor son Of
jacob Baumgardncr, deed.
All the accounts of executors, admin
istrators and guardians, and the wild
ows' appraiscnlents were confirmed as
advertised except those herein after
mentioned.
Exceptions were filed to the account
Of the former trustee of w. II. Baum
gardner.
Thursday, Feb. %, \. ID. 1901, court
adjourned to Saturday, April, -, next.
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'Hairplns have gone up, bub," said
the notion store woman to the kid
who said he wanted two cents worth
for his mother.
Don't git eight for two cents any
more?" he asked.
mo; only SIX"
All right; gimme six. Pa had ma
by the hair when came away, and
l guess she can make SIX hairp,ns do
by the time the racket is over and ]
get home.'-Chicago Daily News.
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COURT PROCEEDINGS.

Reported by James q. Grouse, Esq.
Court convened Monday, Feb. 25,
A.. ID. 1901, at II o'clock A. NJ, Hon.
II. NJ. Mcclure, President Judge, and
Hon. u. II. Gemherling and Hon. p.
+. Riegle, Associate Judges, presiding.
Geo. f. Stetler was appointed fore
man of the grand jury.
H. b. Ewings, f.. A. Heiser, Philip
II. Will and Ammon Womcr were ap-
pointed tipstaves.
C0URTOF QUARTER SESSIONS.
A nolle proscqui was entered in the
case of the commonwealth vs.. Milton
Mengle.
The grand jury ignored the bill in
the case of the commonwealth w. w.
A. McWilliams and found true bills in
the case of same vs.. Henry w. Barner
and Irwin +. Bilger, who plead guilty
of the charge of fornication and bastard
and received the usual sentence.
The indictment was quashcd in
the case Of the commonwealth VS..
II. NJ. Krebs who was indicted for
practicing medicine without registra-
tion.
The report Of viewers appointed to
view bridge site across the Susquehanna
River at Port Treverton was confirmed
nisi, ordered to be filed and laid before
the grand jury at June Sc sions, next.
The hotel licenst of Jacob o. Martz
at Chapman was transferred to NJ. j.
Fisher.
Exceptions were filed to report Of
road viewers in Monroe township.
Exceptions were filed to the report
of the road viewers in Middlecreek
township.
All tax collectors bonds were approx.
ed.
The report Of bridge site in Perry
township was approved As county
bridge.
G. A. Botdorf, Jonas Iearick and w.
Hassinger were appointed to view
county bridge site over the Susque-
hanna River in Chapman township.
w. Meyer, Hiram Burns and How
ard Shambach were appointed to re-
view public road in Middlecreek town.
ship.
James Middleswarth, Sylvester Flan-
ders and John II. Diemer were appoint
ed view public road in Franklin town.
ship.
Charles Wetzel, l. 1. Manbe.k and
G. G. Gutelius were appointed to re-
view public road in Monroe township.
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS.
G. w. Row, sheriff, acknowledged
deed to J. NJ. Baker, Esq, for interest
in five acres of land in Spring town.
ship, sold as the property of w. ]. Ste
ely.
There were only three cases on the
civil list, and they were all continued.
ORPHANS COURT.
A rule on heirs was granted in estate
of Samuel Fall, decd.
An order Of sale was granted in estate
L. Stahl, decd.
Return to order ofsale was confirmed
in the estate Of William Leach, decd.
w. n. Miller was appointed trustee
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-03-07

Il must speak TO your father about
our engagement tonight" said he,
boldly.
But papa's in Philadelphia,
George she answered.
"All the more reason why | should
speak to him tonight. I'll use tho
telephone. ."-Yonkers Statesmen.
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NO. he said, II will not pay you
for that quart of milk. My wife
thought it was chalk mixture and
gave it to the children for medicine"
"Then,' replied the honest milk
man, 1.-THE bill will be sl25. used to
be a druggist, and prescription work
costs money Baltimore American.
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Getting beyond the Limit,

Mrs. Burdock-How long the even
ings are now, Johnl
Mr.. Burdock-Yes, they are too
everlasting long! According to that
young Mr.. Staylate, who is sparkling
Arabella, they begin ut seven and last
until half-past 11!-Brooklyn Eagle.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-03-07

Little George Ito debt collector)-
Father isn't in, but he told me to ask
you to call tomorrow.
Collector-IIe will be at home then,
will he?
George-No, sir; he'll be out.
That's why he told me to tell you to
call them. Y. World.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-03-07
STATE OF ONO. CITY OF To

bGboS ASNN' >oO'hht
Frank j. Cheney makes oath that
be Is senior partner of the firm of
f. J. Cheney & Co.., doing business
in the city OF Toledo, County and
State aforesaid, and that said firm
will pay the sum of ONE HUN
DRED DOLLARS for each and ev-
cry case of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by the use of Halls Catarrh
Cure. CRANK F. CHENEY
Sworn to before me and subscrib
ed in my presence, this 9th day of
December. A. ID. 1886.
~, A. w. GLEASON,
sEAL Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken in
ternally. and acts directly on the
blood and mucous surfaces of the
system. Send for testimonials, free.
+. j. CHENEY d CO., Toledo, U.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-03-07
Rnpid-Trnnsit Rcturns.

IT wouldn't be guilty of doing favor
for a man and then, in a day or two,
asking him TO do me one
"No; nor l; Id ask him right straight
off before his gratitude gets'a chance 10
cool. l."-Indianapois Journal.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-03-07
just WiEgled.

"How did Eleanor announce her en-.
gagement?"
"Just wiggled the finger that wore
the diamond ring."-Puck
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PORT TREV ERrON

and family last week.
Miss Gertrude Gaugler of Sum-
bury was in town Sunday.
Geo. Rine and wife of Milton
spent Sunday with the latter's par
ents.
Our natural bridge passed down
the river this week and the ferry
men are again exercising their skill
as oars men.
Jacob Sholly, wife and daughter,
Miss Mabel, of Tyrone, spent several
days with relatives in town. They
were former residents of our town
and are always welcomed by all.
Miss Addie Vankirk of Northum-
berland is spending few days in
town.
G. w. Knights wentto Baltimore
Sunday to visit his sister, Miss Alice
who will accompany him 70 Wash
ington 70 attend the inauguration.
Mrs. F. A. Shambaugh and
daughter, of Shamokin are Spending
a few weeks in town. The former
is keeping house for her father, John
Smoke, while her husband and moth
er have gone to Washington, ID. c.
Many of towns people attended
the funeral of Geo. Houser Of Ver-
dilla, Saturday.
Michael Brubaker and wife of
Mahantongo and Mrs. Kate Flan-
ders of Chapman were the guests of
G. l. Flanders Sunday.
S. p. Steffen and wife spent
Wednesday at Selinsgrove.
Miss Alice Wendt of Meiserville
is visiting her sister, Mrs. W. Fisher.
Miss Daisy Wilmer of Dundore
is attending her sick sister-in-law,
Mrs. Jordan Wilmer.
Mrs. Henry Attinger. Frank
Houser and mother were to Sham
okin Dam last week.
Miss Iva Reichenbach of Hern-
don mingled with friends here the
past few days.
G. |. Reichenbach of Shamokin
visited his daughter Sunday.
Louis Charles, who has been en-
ployed near Pottstown during the
winter, is visiting his family.
Mrs. Ed. Wolf of Shamokin spent
Sunday with her parents.
Clinton Roush and friend of Nah
antongo were the welcome guests of
Miss Maud Charles Saturday.
Mrs. Wesley Kelly, Mrs. Chas.
Hendricks and Miss Gertrude
Thursby of Shamokin, Mrs. ID. S.
Thursby and daughter, Mary, of
Sunbury, Mrs. Uriah Kelly, Mrs.
John Stahl and daughter of Will
Transport, Mr.. Row and wife of
Mahantongo, Mr.. Fritz and wife
and Mr.. Nagle and wife of Liver
poel attended the funeral Of Hiram
Kelly Sunday.
A grand birthday party was given
by F. A. Bingaman and wife
Wednesday evening, Feb. 9th, in
honor of their daughter, Lena. 1t
was the largest social gathering of
the season and all the leading society
folks were present. The dining
room made most striking appear
ance as there were two large tables
set in style and most beautifully
decorated. Two large cakes adorn-
ed the tables, one was decorated
with flowers and vines and on the
other were placed nineteen lighted
candles as a symbo! of Miss Binga-
mans age. At very suitable hour
oyster soup was served and very
elegant soup it was. Mrs. Bingaman
is an up-to-date cook and with the
assistance of her sister-in-law, Mrs.
X. p. Bingaman it could not be
otherwise than good. At late
hour all returned home having had
a good time and wishing Miss Lena
many more happy birthdays.
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The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-03-07
Working In Harmony.

Young Doctor-Congratulate me, old
chap. I'm off to visit my first patient
Young Lawyer-Good. III go with
you; perhaps he hasn't made his will
Tit-Hits,
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-03-07
Appealing to His Baser Nature.

do you manage your dog by love OF
fear?"
Neither; I give him bones."-Stray
Stories.
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His Tnciturnity Explained.

Charley Moodletop-Now, l always
say just what think, don'tcherknow?
Dolly Flashlight-ls that why you
s'e generally 70 silent?-Town Topics.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-03-07
CASTOR|A
For Infants and Children.
The Kind You Have Always Bought
SIGNATURE sssss sss Of HzZ1z~
He Hnd Tried II,

Iix-Do you consider it wrong to
cheat u lawyer?
Dix-Well, it may not be wrong,
but it's impossible.-Chicago Daily
News.
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Method in His Mn d u CSC.

BILL saw Gill use a $40 bill to light
his cigar.
Jill-Isn't he extravagant?
"Oh, no; it was bill some fellow sent
him for ries."-Yonkers States
man
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-19
REMARKABLE ACCIDENT.
Dr.. Fife Rescued from Drowuing by Negroes,
Mules and q Ladder.
(spccial Dispatch to The Times,

CHARLOTTESVILLE VA Dec 1S
Dr.. James D. Fife. of CtcarfieId Fem
u former resident Of this city. recentI,- AT
tempted to cross a branch Of rhc Sl,s
quehanna River. near CIearfeld in a
boat, which capsized and nc was thrown
into the stream
He Is an expert swimmer but the in
tense cold and swittness OF the water
made it Impossible for him 10 SWIM TO
the shore. He got foothoId, however on
d pile of submerged rocks. where t,,. re-
Ha1r.ed for over an hour in water up
to his shoulders until he was rescued i'll
& remarkable manner by the bravery OF
two negroes.
The negroes attached a ITsddIer to the
end OF a cable which runs across the
river near this point, and mounted on
two mules, started 10 swim with II cur
to DR.. Fife. They made three unsuccess-
full attempts. but the fourth time sue
ceeded in reaching him and getting him
on the latter.
On the way back. one of the negroes.
mules became frightened and bolted Will,
its rider TO the opposite shore knock
ing the now helpless doctor into the
water. The other negro succeeded in re-
placing him on the ladder, when his
mule also became frightened. threw hin
rider, ard started for the shore This
m,iie was, however. entangled IN the
rope attached TO the ladder and towed
it with DR.. Fife safely TO the bank
The negro was left for thirty-flve minutes
hanging by his hands and feet 10 ths
cable above the water.
After an hour and Il half of harS
work, DR.. Fife was restlsciated.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-19
KILLED AND BURIED HIM.
James Hay Murdered aud Nearly s4'ooo
Taken from His Person.
.lRy Associated Fresx.)


SALT LAKE. UTAH. Dec. fs,-The
body of James s. Hay, secretary of the
Pacific Lumber Company, was to-day
found buried in a shallow trench alohs
the Rio Grandc tracks.
Monday night Hay called at the home
OF Peter Mortensen, a contractor. living
at No. 221O Walnut Avenue, and collected
$500 which Mortensen owed the Pacific
Lumber Company. Since that time moth
ing had been heard of him until to-day,
when his body was found. The money
was gone and In the back of Hays heed
was a great jagged wound.
Hay was 81 years OF age. and was
prominent in the Mormon Church work
He came to Salt Lake from Australia
several years ago.
NIortensen was arrested this afternoon
on suspicion of being connected with
the murder Morteusen. it is stated.
gave the police their first information IN
regard to the location of the body. he
denies all knowledge of the crime.