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The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1902-01-02
Post Prandial,

Harris Bower presided as toast
p. He called upon the following
a gentlemen who responded to
|. y. Stetler, Geo. w. Wagenseller,
|Wm. II. Boyer, J. Calvin Schoch,,
II. e. Bowersox, Elmer + Wet
Chn II. Willis, Chas. w. Herman,
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The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1902-01-02
NEW OFFICERS.
Names Of Those Who Have Been
Elected for IQos.

EsSetSu iVi tyOSs
n give below a list of the officers Of
arious organizations reported to
Gate. A.5 u
s,ELINsGROvE MASONIC LODGE.
,sster c. Fisher, w. NJ; Henry E.
ter, 8. W.; Charles o. -Gaugler, ].
4. Z. Miller, Sec.; s. Weis, Treas. /:
oe G. North, Rep. to Grand Lodge
'sIIDDLEBURa MASONIC LODGE
Morris Showers, w. M; Jno. f.
ler, 8. W.; Geo. NJ. Shindel, J. W.;
alvin Schoch, Treas; John N.
Rlus, Secretary, Geo. w. Wagensel-
Rep. to Grand Lodge; Senior Dea-
Ammon g. Bashoar; Junior Dea-
Leetet b. Wetsel, 8. M. 0f O.,
Aas J. 6pecht5 J. n ofvC., lanes
!iemei; Tyle{ VIM. g. Snyder;
Vain, rAui RillhAst; /; Pezslnyant j.
y S4yfls Tr1.tees Geo. w. 'WSaen-
Hxiiy y. .Helser and James 81.
E<t n Ie.l1 " t'NlI ~ 4l. ~ = t'.4.<.t- $500
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COURT HOUSE CHIPS.
Deeds Entered for Record.

Edward +. Hoffman and wife to j.
u. Gill, 10 acres in Franklin twp, for
for $500.
Mary A. and J. f. Straub to G. b.
M. Rauch, lot near Fremont, for $500.
James w. Smith to Lot s. Burns,
house and lot in Selinsgrove, for $3.50.
Emma and Geo. w. Coy to Joseph
c. Meyer, 6 acres and lC2 perches in
Washington twp, for Sl32.75.
Harriet Specht, Executor of Aaron
Specht, to David S. Specht, lot in Bea.
vertown, for $3.50.
Letters Gra nted.
In estate of Elias Strouse, late OF
Monroe twp, to Sarah Strouse.
Wills Probated.
The last will and testament of Solo.
mon Knouse was probated Dec. Goth
Daniel and II. +. Knouse were granted
letters owing to the widows renuncia
ton.
Last will and testament of Samue
Bickhart was probated Dec. 81. II. S
and p. S. Bickhart are named execu
tors.
Will of Lydia Gearhart, late of Cen
tire twp. probat ed Dec. %. Jos 'ph anG
Jacob Gearhart are the executors.
The will of John Mengle, late o.
Perry twp. was probated Dec. oath
Michael and Geo. Mengle are named
the executors.
The will of Isaac Getz, late of Spring
twp, was probated Dec 20. Joseph f.
Getz IS named executor.
The will of ID. Il. Rhoads was pro-
bated Monday. The widow, Mary A.
Rhoads, was named eXecutrix.
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,tart the New Year right by subscrib-
liz to the POsT.
A happy New Year to all our readers,
the message the Posi- sends forth.
The marriage license court has had
ie biggest holiday rush ever known.
Prosperity tells the tale.
An unadvertised business is like an
lax without handle or a gun without
rs barrel.-The Advertiser.
An infant child of Benz. Steffen re-
I siding ON ID. X. Haas farm died one
Eay last week.
The primary and intermediate schools
kre not in session this week Oh account
fso many Of the pupils having the
measles.
\All the churches of town had appro-
late Christmas services and the chill
ten were made happy with the usual
ieat of candy.
An infant child of Prof. Edwin
harles died Sunday morning at the
ge of q few months. The cause of
leath was internal cOnvulsions.
We regret to record the death from
hphtheria-a child of Geo. ID. Maneval.
In account of the contagious character
the disease, no funeral services were
eld.
/'Our Especial Sales'' Day comes six
times week, and continues every
week for 1902. Value makes the bar
rs, and our low prices make new
Tro IN ioasp the old customers.
I-Wn.ves @ s. SECHR1sr, Verdilla, Pa.
,ban,ri Us 81, A. f. Soles in his new shaw
,;s;,;n Sun, air cutting parlor for your
.t.f ,es. ,ea's ed with refreshing sham
Ass m, L clean towel to each patron
side of Market square OPP
he SUI 49, atrial Hotel. Satisfaction guar
he WirAarris If.
JAM mIadei, Comm efS,;..,;n, &
'isltlng'ihAf -1ssTWaRf Is sNvaRit the Republican
Missaeaves selItsgrove llmittee arc here
,.L and West. ,ti,,u ~ tho C,o,,,-
Ess 2 Teee ssp m. 50 r iaaIss,,pr,, i s av,,
iifasve Sudbury daily eNa,, 1902. As busi-
'ilk, mr. Tor Bun ilo'i 2laS to be transacted
,er pa for for Psllsien.s oil. S ydesired.
Mrs Buffalo. Ia, PETER YOUNG,
lon VI SAcretary. Chairman.
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FRIENDS OF THE POST.

The Following Persons Have PAID their Sub
scriptons TO the Post to the Dates 0p-
posite their Names.
Should any mistakes occur in these
credits or on your paper, please notify
us AT once.
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r, ,e1ps 'he -~s will be plentiful.
Inc family that hears three yelps Of
ne :iox VIII reap en- extra NJ ssrar.,-t
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1902-03-27
UNLICENSED KISSING.
Case Heard i'm New Haven Court IN
1900 illustrates the Prejudice
of the Times.

A writer in the Green Bag sets forth
Americas earliest known case of ju.
dicial cognizance of kissing. There is
not, as generally believed, any refer.
ence to OSCILLATION in Roger Ludlow's
code of 1850, better known as the
Connecticut Blue Laws" But the
case of The People versus Murine.
heard by the governor of New Haven
colony in council on May day, 1860, in
dicates the attitude towards un.
licensed kissing in those times. It ap.
peared that Jacob Murine and Sarah
futile had been caught kissing each
other. Jacob tried to throw the
blame on Sarah, saying he thought
she had with intent let fall her
gloves" Sarah denied the intent
Jacob then admitted that he "tooke
her by the hand and they both Sc,
down upon chest, but whether hi
kissed her or she KISSED him, he
knows not, for he never thought of i,
since until Mr.. Raymond told hin
that he had not layde it to heart as
he ought" The stern governor, after
duly lecturing the guilty parties OF
the enormity of their offense, decreei
that "the sentence therefore concern
ing them is that they shall pay eithe,
Of them fine Of 20 shillings to thu
colony"
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1902-03-27

advance" said the captain, after q
hearty laugh, "but love is blind'-I
suppose you've heard the expression.
In the circumstances, however, can't
you recover your vision long enough,
and with it your impressions of Mrs.
Marco, to congratulate me, as you're
the only man in whom I've confided %
'My dear sir!" gasped Ned, "you've
my hearty congratulations, and apol-
ogies, too, for I've imagined all along
that you were my rival:'
81 saw that; as I've already quoted,
love is blind so took advantage of
your mistake, and was specially atten-
tive to Elsa, to test the sincerity of
your attachment. Now, however,
that we understand each other, what
do you think of the possibility of a
double wedding?"
"'Twould be splendid!" Ned ex-
claimed. "Splendid!"
"Quite So" assented the captain.
"But there's one formality which l
hope you won't neglect"
"Indeed? What is that?"
1T is to say somethlnS-l won't pre-
sumo to specify the language-to Elsa
herself. I believe it is the custom for
men to propose before they begin
their arrangements for wedding"
"Oh, Of counsel" said Ned, with a
blush and frown.
II hope you'll pardon me for re-
minding you, but"
"Please, captain, don't make me feel
more of fool than I already do"
The ladies reentered the room. The
captain took the books, and with them
he and Mrs. Marco entered the front
parlor. A few moments later they
were Joined by the younger couple,
whose appearance was self-explana-
tory, SO the captain kissed Elsa ten
derby and Mrs. Marco took Ned to her
heart.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1902-03-27
FRAME FOR GR1NDSTONE.
Without Interfering with the
Man Who Turns the Crank.

A correspondent who lives in West
field, Chautauqua county, N. Y, de-
scribes an excellent method of mount
ing grindstone. The frame is shaped
like a blunt-pointed wedge. The
width at one end is about six inches,
and at the other it slightly exceeds the
diameter of the stone. Bits of scant-
ling are used for the end pieces, and
the edges should be properly bevelled.
To these are nailed side pieces of inch
boards four inches wide. At the wide
end of the frame the side pieces can
be extended few inches and rounded
off for handles.
Nail three legs to the outside of the
end pieces. Cut the leg pieces wide at
the top and taper to the bottom SO
that they will be wide where they join
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1902-03-27
4 WESTERN CANADA
FARMER.
Seven Years Ago BE Had But $24;
Now He Has Seventy Head
of Cattle.
This IL What q Couple of Eastern
Farmers Learned When on q Re-
cent Trip to Cannln-Splendid
Words About Saskatoon,
Rosthern and Hague Dis
trict Where They
Will Locate.

Messrs. J. E. Blum and j. Grumper,
of Manchester, Washtenaw Co., Michi-
gan, paid a visit to Alberta last sum-
mer and saw there Mr.. Shantz, one of
the good old Pennsylvania stock, who
had come recently-some seven years
ago-from Ontario, with 1924 in his
pocket. He has certainly prospered
as he now owns over 70 head of cattle,
has a good log house framed over,
also good barn and in all respects
looks a thrifty and well-to-do farmer.
He had some good crops of oats and
barley. After spending some days in
Calgary and Edmonton they returned
to Regina, Assiniboia, and looked
around the country North to Lums-
den and Balgonie where the crops ap-
peared very promising and heavy, con-
tinuing up the Regina and Long Lake
Road they came to Saskatoon on the
crossing of the South Saskatchewan
River. OF this district they say
"The country here pleased us better
than any we have seen. We drove out
eighteen miles in northwesterly direc-
ton through the Smith settlement.
This is a wonderful district, the growth
was splendid, all kinds of grains and
roots were perfection. The older set
tiers had good buildings of all kinds
and looked very prosperous, in fact
we came to the conclusion that we had
found what we were looking for. a
good country. While the nature of the
soil changes and is in some parts light,
in others stony, and again heavy, gen.
orally speaking it leaves nothing to be
desired. Hay and water are also in
abundance and wood can be found
along the river slopes and islands.
We have decided to locate there and
shall certainly advise our friends to
do likewise. We also trust that this
report may have the effect of draw
ing the attention of land seekers to
this district, and can honestly advise
all such to locate there. They will find
a good thing. AS farmers ourselves,
from good district in Michigan, we
have come to the conclusion that prop
erly farmed Western Canada will grow
almost anything" Ask for informa-
ton from any agent of the Canadian
government.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1902-03-27
SEED CORN ESSENTIALS.
The Years Success Depends on Hav.
ing Good Seed ON Hand at
Planting Time.

There arc many essential points to be
vigorously observed in either selecting
or buying seed corn. In selecting from
ones own fields the earliest ma turing
and most perfect ears only should be
saved, and when variety commences
to lose its dominant characteristics it
is time to get fresh seed. In sending
away for seed, buy tina t grown in near
ly the same latitude as your own, or if
any change is made go little north in
preference to south. Understand your
fields. Don't plant large cared white
sorts in fields better adapted to medi-
UNI size yellow sorts. The first move
ment toward making corn cropis this
matter of correct selection of seed.
The quality of the seed is the next i'm
portant thing. Do not be satisfied with
'stock" (crib' seed corn. Be willing to
pay good fair price, and then demand
high-bred seed. Order it from reputa-
BILE growers or dealers and always or
der part of it at least in ear. Then you
are planting with your eyes open
you know what to expect. Prof. Shamel
says on this questions: 'By highly-bred
seed is meant seed that is the very
highest representative of the in
proved type. In other words, those ears
which as nearly as possible represent
the ideal ear. AS every ear is different
from every other ear, there can never
be large number of such ears. How
ever, this very fact of wide variation
makes the improvement of varities pos
sibie. If there was no variation from
which selection could be made there
could be no improvement. 1t is by Sc
Letting those ears which vary in the
direction desired and discarding the
poor ears that general advance can be
made" Having made a wise selection
and secured seed that will test for ger
mination o5 to o6 per cent. one need
rave but little anxiety over the outcome
of his corn crop. Does it pay to plant
well-bred seed? Might as well ask:
Does it pay to buy good, pure-bred
bull. Seed of esta blished varities have
prominent and valuable characteris-
tics. These characteristics, such as
well-shaped ear, butts and tips we'll COW
eleu, 10" > compact anu NeTHei SET ueep
in the cob, give solidity and weight to
the crop. Take such a variety Reds
Yellow Dent-especially when the deep
err dent strain is secured. It will grow
uniformly good-sized ears, deep grain
and the cob is we'll covered. It's full
value is not apparent to the naked eye;
but the scales always tell in its favor.
This seed corn question is the most i'm
portant one before American farmers
this year. The success of your farm
ing and feeding operations depend
upon good corn crop. See to it that
good. reliable seed is on hand at plant
ing time.-Prairie Farmer.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1902-03-27
COWPEAS FOR SEED.
4 Profitable Crop in the Central
South Where the Demand 10
steadily ON the Increase.

AS the great value of the cowpea has
become more generally known, its cul-
tivation has increased until It has be-
come staple crop all over the southern
half of the United States. Each year
the demand for seed increases and the
price is uniformly high. In view of
these facts it will no doubt pay many
farmers who have never grown any
seed to do so this year.
The cowpea, like the other legumes,
has the ability to furnish the nitrogen
for it's own growth, and to stir up much
in the soil beside. This enables it to
make large crops on soils deficient in
nitrogen. But it requires plenty of
phosphoric acid and potash to grow a
good crop of seed.
On some trial plats I had last sum-
mer the application of from 800 to 600
pounds of acid phosphate per acre in
creased the yield on an average 62h
per cent over the unfertilized plats.
When 100 to 200 pounds of muriate of
potash was added TO the phosphate,
the average increase was II per cent.
over the unfertlllzed plat. The great
est profit came from the use of 300
pounds of acid phosphate. The soil was
a clay of dolomite formation. OF course
these results will not apply to all soils;
but nearly all will pay a profit on the
use of acid phosphate for this crop.
Peas for seed should be planted thick.
~ in rows IS inches or 2 fees apart,
when the soil has become thoroughly
warm. They should be kept clean of
weeds by several hallow cultiva tones.
A yield of 10 to Is bushels per acre
might be expected on average Soil in
an average season. Twenty bushels
per acre is good yield, although have
heard of 80 bushels being grown. AS
they are sure to bring from $3.50 to 50
per bushel in the spring, the crop is
very profitable one. especially when
the seed is hard to get, as it usually is.
e. f. Miller, in Country Gentleman.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1902-03-27
THE LUCKY DOG.

The pampered pup my lady keeps
Upon q silken cushion sleeps.
She feeds him with her dainty hand
Upon the fatness Of the land.
She battles and combs him every day
And pets him in mad ming way.
For certain reasons should like
To be that wretched little tyke.
But should really like to know
What makes her love that creature 90
Is 1t because the dog loves her?
Why, so do I, here aver.
But would my lady care for me
II I like him should strive to BET
He's ugly as the blacklist sin.
So looks will not affection win:
For he is like threshold mat:
He's lazy and he's very fat;
His temper's bad: he banks and groWla
And most unmusically howls.
How she can like him beats the band
It's something can't understand.
] think II should growl and swear
And cultivate rank growth Of hair
And put on lots of adipose
And ebon!Ze my Grecian nose
She would not think was improved
Or find herself to pity moved.
But II she would think that I
To emulate that dog would try.
My willingness therefore tell
My lady In this doggerel.
Daily News. .
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1902-03-27
BEAUTIFUL INDIAN WOMEN.
There Are quite a Number Of Hand.
some Faces Among the Females
Of the Five Tribes.

Women of the five tribes Of the In
dian territory, also of number Of
tribes of Oklahoma and Kansas, are
highly civilized and educated. Further
south are several remnant tribes who
have accepted the manners of their
pale face neighbors, and among these
people social life is indeed quite lively.
The hospitality one finds in the
house of a Georgia family of the old
school is found at the fireside or in
the ballroom of the Indian hostess.
To all intents and purposes these In
dian women are on an equal plane
with their white sisters. However,
there is some of the wild strain of
strong Indian blood yet running in
their veins which give them a tinge
of richer color, brighter eye, a more
issome grace than the white woman
possesses. When these striking dark
skinned beauties come into contact
with their white sisters, the latter al
most become wall flowers in compare
son. The bellies of the red face are
indeed brilliant successes in society,
says the New DIRK Times.
Reckoned in the fractions of blood
these women are more of the Cau-
casian than Indian, but in their own
domain they prefer to be called In
dian. When away their identity is
hidden behind a clear complexion,
bright eyes and striking figure. Few
persons would guess their origin. But
the Indian women, no matter how
light may be the strain of red blood,
are Indians politically and socially.
Some accuse them of this because it
pays, but as rule they have only
patriotic intentions in claiming their
kin.
Many of the bellies of the five tribes
of Indian territory are of quarter, six
teenth or thirty-second Indian blood,
but the red strain dominates in all
cases, and while it may not show in
color it holds good in the molding in
the face, the color of the hair and
eyes, or the dialect of the tongue.
However, among them are many
blondes whose golden hair and soft
blue eyes appeal in strong terms to
ones sense of beauty. And one of
woman's best gifts do these possess
clear and low voices, rich in tone and
without trace of the cultural so
common with the average redskin.
Raised amid scenes of bloodless con-
quest of their race by the whites, it
is little wonder that inwardly they
hate the sight of white man. But
they look without concern upon the
thinning out of their own people and
seem to advocate the destruction of
the Indian government. While white
men are social favorites and invari-
ably become the husbands of these
women, it is a matter of fact that
when one is first introduced he will
receive chilly reception. There are
among them many impulsive girls, as
there were in the south during the
war of the rebellion, who hated the
sight of Yankee, and who yet came
to marry one in later years. Others
there are whose prejudice has fallen
away with more intimate association.
These are leaders in the social func'
lions at Tahlequah, Muskogee and vi.
nita, three society towns of the Indian
country.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1902-03-27

called he was inclined to believe HIM
self beaten already, for when he en-
tered the room, and before his presence
was noticed he saw Elsa regarding the
captain with trustful, admiring look
such as poor Ned himself had longed
for but never received. Calling to mind
the example of every chivalrous soul OF
whom he had read, he summoned all his
own spirit and earnestness;; he would
at least compel his rival to regard him
respectfully. For time he seemed to
succeed, but suddenly he noted anew
the semi-patronizing, semi-amused
look with which the captain had previ-
ously regarded him at times. 1t was
uncomfortable; he, would stand it no
longer.
Chance helped him to declare him
self, for Elsa and her mother had left
the room together, in search of some
books with which the captain wished
to refresh his memory.
Captain" said Ned, with the most
dignified manner that he could COM
mand, "you seem to admire Miss
Marco greatly"
Indeed d." was the reply. in
tones that assured sincerity. II
think, too, that I may say the same
about YOU"
"And rightly, too. May ask, then,
what there is in my sentiment that
amuses you?"
"Amuses me? I'm not conscious Of
c,1oh foo1fr~ IN, ho fro
your devotion to the young woman
greatly pleases me, and hope 1t may
continue"
"What? You-then am to under
stand that you renounce any claim
you may have thought you had upon
her regard?"
"Bless me, no! I didn't mean to say
anything of the kind"
"You didn't? Then, may I ask what
in creation you did mean?"
Again the old, exasperating look
came into the captains face. Ned
clenched his fists; the captain noted
the act, and said quickly:
my dear chap, I've observed you
quite closely for some time. You have
the appearance and manner of a gen.
tleman, and I have satisfied myself in
other ways that you are estimable and
trustworthy. Therefore, I am going
to make personal confession and ex-
PLANTATION, in strict confidence. I can't
renounce my claim upon Elsa, for am
soon to become her stepfather.
should be very glad, however, to feel
sure of you as a-what shall say?-
as step-son-in-law."
"You-you are in love with Elsa's
mother?" stammered Ned. ..s
"You shouldn't need to ask the ques"
fion even If / had NOT answered il in
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1902-03-27
Then He Ran.

The other day, just as train was
about to go out of Broad street station,
:; boy ran up to a ticket inspector, and
whispered:
"Sir, there's two men travelling in
this train, and neither one of them ha S
got any tickets!"
Then, seeing his informer standing
near the entrance to the station, he
shouted:
where are the two men without
tickets?"
ION the engine!" shouted the boy
n. Y. Herald.