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The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1902-01-16

Is THIS remarkably kind and honey hearted
weather TO last? Is winter on its last legs
before it has cot it second wind? In fact. is
there to be any winter? Not if the prairie dog
has mystical lore. There are thirty of these
prophets in Lincoln Park, Chicago. For the
first time in thirteen years-mark the tateful
number-they have reused them from their
sleep in midwinter and come out of their holes ;
come out to eat instead of waiting for the frost
to come out, as their custom has been. The
superintendent Of the park and the guardian of
the prophetic beasts swear that the cold days
are over and done. The prairie dog doesn't
take the troub" to wake up for nothing. But
the prairie dog trustworthy? He may have a
genius for weather, but has he the shrewdness
and cool judgment Of the woodcbuck? Keep on
your furs till the grounding comes.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1902-01-16

THE partial failure of the potato crop in this
country has made the importation of foreign
potatoes profitable. Nine cargoos are now EN-
route in steamships from Belfast ireland, Prince
Georges and Inverness, Scotland. The tubers
are said to be exceptionally fine. Many orders
have been placed in advance for them. These
importations are likely to keep the price of
potatoes from material advance at least until
spring, when the supply may again grow some
what short
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1902-01-16
Divorce Notice.


To John F. stank. late Of Shamokin, Pa:
WHEREAS. stella V. Stank, your wife. has
hled q libel IN the Court OF Com mon Pleas OF
snyder County OF December Term 1911, alias
subpoena in divorce No. 3, praying a divorce
required 70 appear in said court on or before
Monday, the 2ith day Of FebruarS, . q next, TO
answer the complaint OF the said Stella V.
stank, and in default OF such appearance you
will be liable to have divorce granted in your
absence. q. W. ROW,
Sheriff OF Snyder County.
Middleburgh, Pa, Jan. "a, 1917. Il.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1902-01-16

DURING this cold weather horses should be
covered with good blankets when left standing
out. When horse is driven he is warmed by
the exercise and then to be left standing still IN
the cold air uncovered he becomes chilled and
may take cold Many good horse is lost by
such negligence Money paid for horse blank
cts is well invested. 1t is more than saved in
feed, and often saves horse from sickness and
death. Besides that should be done from a
humanitarian point Of view. To negle it is
cruelty to the animals and violation of the
statute and divine laws. "a righteous man
regardeth the life of his beast, but the tender.
mercies of the wicked are cruel" Prov. 12: 10
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1902-01-16

THERE is every indication that Congressman
Mahon will be elected Commander of the Grand
Army as many delegates from various parts of
the State and others in his interest will be
elected later. At the last election for this posi-
ton he was second highest and is, therefore,
Justly entitled to the place next time He is
ably equipped for the position and the Depart
ment will make no mistake in selecting him as
its head
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1902-01-16
New Century Comfort.

Millions are daily finding a world
of comfort in Bucklen's Arnica
Salve. 1t kills pain from Burns,
Scalds, Cuts. Bruises; conquers
Ulcers, and Fever Sores; cures
Eruptions. Salt Rheum. Boils and
Felons; removes Corns and Warts,
Best Pile cure on earth. Only 25c
at Middleburg Drug GO, Graybill,
Garman u Co., Richtield, Pa, DR.. j.
w, Sampsell, Pennscreek. Pa.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1902-01-16

No FARMER will burn corn or hay in a stove,
in order to keep his animals warm in winter,
but he burns extra quantities of such materials
in the bodies of the animals when he does not
provide warm quarters. Heat must bepro,ured
from fuel of some kind, and the animals must
have the fuel or fall of in weight and produc-
ton. Warm quarters save food and prevent
diseases.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1902-01-16

THE Republican standing Committee deserves
the commendation of every person who believes
in fair play The assessments on candidates for
once are low enough to command the respect of
honorable men. The members of the committee
should get revenue enough to pay theirexpenses,
but the large dividends of the past simply pro-
mote dishonesty in public office.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1902-01-16

To the Republican voters of Snyder County:
am candidate Tor the nomination OF Coun-
ty treasurer and solicit your support at the
coming primary election on Feb. 10.
w. ii. RIEGLE.
Spring Township.
Tothe Republicans OF Snyder County:
wish to announce myself as u candidate
for the nomination for Treasurer, promising, II
nominated and elected, to faithfully discharge
the duties OF the office. ask for loyal support
Of all Republicans. II. NORMAN App
Monroe Twp.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1902-01-16

Mr.. ROOSEVELT is remarkably lucky man.
He had scarcely entered the White House when
the fire-eaters were gnashng their teeth over the
Booker r. Washington incident. Then he has
had the good luck to have Henry Watterson
sling ink at him and now Senator 1'illman, he of
pitch-fork fame. has called him the" stormy re-
tral" of politics.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1902-01-16
MaliciOua Slnnder

"Never will 1 give my consent" said
Mr.. Fairchild, firmly. "He only wants
to marry you SO that he can pay his
bills"
"Pshaw! papa pouted his daugh-
ter, Charlie never thinks Of paying
his bills. Town Topics.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1902-01-16
Entirely Too Young.

"No," said fond mother, speak
ing of her 25-year-old daughter; mo,
May isn't old enough to marry yet.
She cries whenever anyone scolds
her, and until she becomes hardened
enough to reply vigorously she isn't
fit for q ."-Tit-Bts
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1902-01-16
He DID His Hest.

Mamma Severely - Aren't you
ashamed to be caught stealing the
jam?
Willie-It amt my fault.
Mamma-Not your fault?
Willie-No'm., did my best not to
let you catch me.-Philadelphia Press.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1902-01-16
CANDIDATES ANNOUNCEMENTS.


To the Republicans Of Snyder County:
respectfully submit myself as n candidate
for the county nominat ON for Congressman
Promising. II nominated, to make q strong fight
for the district nomination. l solicit the votes
of all Republicans. A. NJ SMITH
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1902-01-16
sheriff

Editor FosT,-Please announce my name as q
candidate for the Republican nomination Tor
Sheriff. was defeated before for this prize
aud am still a loyal Republican and always
will be, no matter wnat happens. | kindly ask
all Republicans Tor their faithful support at the
Republican primary, FEB. Is.
CiIAS. L. SAMPSELL.
pap u.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1902-01-16

THE Department of Agriculture recently
purchased from we'll known seed dealer a
bushe of clover seed for 5000. After taking
out the dirt weed seed, etc it was found that
the price of the genuine clover seed amounted to
500 per bushel
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1902-01-16
Assembly

To the Republican voters Of snyder County:
hereby announce myself as a candidate
for Assembly subject to the rules OF the Re.
publican Primary. kindly soliciting your
votes and the benefit of our influence, / am
very sincerely yours.
F.C. BowERSOX.
Middleburg Pa.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1902-01-16
Too Expensive n Luxury.

She-What did papa say?
He-He said he'd be delighted to
have me for a son-in-law, only he
couldn't afford it.-Stray Stories.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1902-01-16

HISTORIAN MACLAY hasn't yet given out
any letters of regret received by him because of
his sudden departure from the naval service,
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1902-01-16
State DelegAle

Editor PosT.-Please announce our names as
candidates for State Delegate.
JACOB ii. RH0ADS,
Shamokin Dam.
IRWIN GkAYBILL,
Paxtonyille. Pa
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1902-01-16

Make out your lists and come prepare
to buy literally, as these chances don't
often come your way.
Again we would emphasize that this sale
is strictly for CASH and the discount
|Only on continuous sale of one Dollar
and over.
A straight 20 per cent. Discount on
every dollars worth of
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1902-01-16

We believe this will be the greatest
buying opportunity ever offered to the
people of this section.
If you buy one Dollars worth of goods,
you will save 20 cents. If you buy ten
dollars, you will save two dollars.
A straight 20 per cent. Discount on
every dollars worth of
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1902-01-16
saving 11,S.e.

He Cat a swell restaurant)-You
may have anything on the bill OF
fare, dearest. Shall read it to you?
She-No, darling. just read it to
the wa:ter.-Chicago Daily News.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1902-01-16
Domestic Differences.

Mrs. Enpeck-,James, you are good
on language; what is the difference
between exported and transported?
Mr. Enpeck-Why, my dear, if you
should go to England you would be
exported, and I-well, l would be
transported.-Sunny South.
Connecticut western news., 1902-02-20
Cat Versus Trout.

A member of the Sullivan County club caught half a dozen trout one day last summer and carried them alive to his cottage, intending to take them to the city. He turned the water into his bathtub. and the trout seemed to thrive as well there as they had done In the streams.
 That afternoon one of the fish disap, peared. The man, thinking it had jumped out, looked all around the room, but no trout was to be seen.
 Next morning two more were gone, and the servant was closely question, ed. Then two more disappeared, and the fisherman was so much concerned that he took a place outside the bath room window and proceeded to watch.
 Pretty soon the family cat entered, perched on the edge of the tub and, waiting its chance, struck viciously into the water with one paw and brought up the remaining trout-New York Times.
Connecticut western news., 1902-02-20
A Per.i.tent Younr Lady.

On a recent occasion a young lady called at the hall of the house of rep resentatives and, presenting to one of the assistant doorkeepers a card upon which was her name, said, Please take this to Representative Mudd." The doorkeeper did as directed, and MT. Mudd, glancing at the card, noticed that the name was prefixed with Miss" Tell the young lady" said he, that I have not a single vacant place at my disposal"
 The doorkeeper returned to the young lady and informed her of what Mir. Mudd said
 'There must be some mistake about this" said the visitor. GO back and tell him that want to see him person ally" Again the doorkeeper went into the house, called on MT. Mudd and told him what the young lady said, and MT. Mudd replied, ''Tell her I am not in the house." Again the doorkeeper per formed his mission, and the young wo- man, who was by this time thoroughly angry, said, You go and tell my father that his daughter wants to see him" !" MT. Mudd, upon receiving this message, hastily secured his hat and took Miss Mudd down to the house restaurant, where he gave her a nice luncheon and asked her to forget it."-Washington Times.
Connecticut western news., 1902-02-20

ana every room you enter holy of holies. We all have work to do; let us be willing to do 1t. We all have sorrows to bear; let us cheerfully bear them. We all have battles to fight; let us courageously fight them. If you want to die right you must live right. Negligence and indolence will win the hiss of everlasting scorn, while faith fulness will gather its garlands and wave its scepter. and sit upon its throne loag after this earth has put on ashes and eternal ages have begun their march. You go home today and attend to your little sphere of duties. I will go home and attend to my little sphere of duties. Every one in his own place. So our every step In life shall be a triumphal march, and the humblest footstool on which we are called to sit will be conqueror's throne.
 Copyright. 1so2, Louis Klopsoh, N. Y.l
Connecticut western news., 1902-02-20
AS IN DAYS OF OLD.
Now As Then. Safety Depends on Streng
 Walls and . Brave Garrison.


 If you and were defending castle we should, of course, look especially to those places where the walls were lowest and weakest. Now the human body is a castle. The better we understand where our weak spots are and how to cover them from at tack, the longer we shall keep possession. We must defend Castle Body when it is first threatened, and not wait until the enemy has made a lodgment inside the walls. The bad things, the wastes, the im- purities, the poisons are, when all is right, thrown out of Castle Body by means of the Lungs, the Bowels, the Kidneys, the Skin-these four scavengers. But when the first three are bothered by indigestion and dyspepsia, the skin has more work than it can 6o. Now the man exposes his skin, or some part of it, to the cold. The skin is clogged at once. Inflammation fol- lows, the poison goes to weak spots and he Is sick.
 Keep your system clean with the new medicine, Calcura Solvent, discovered by Dr. David Kennedy, of Kennedy Row, Kingston, N. Y. It cures Indigestion, Dyspepsia, Rheumatism, Gout, ailments of the nutritive processes in every phase and the organic maladies so common and fatal among us. Try it and you will trust it. All druggists, S1.00 bottle.
Connecticut western news., 1902-02-20
A Scott Pun.

Calling one day on a Miss Ferguson and observing a fine honeysuckle in full blossom over the door, Sir Walter Scott congratulated his friend on its appearance. She spoke of 1t as trum- pet honeysuckle.
 "Weel," said Scott, yen never come out O your ain door without a flourish O trumpetsr'
Connecticut western news., 1902-02-20
THE MAN WHO NEVER LAUGHS. |"

The complaints above named all yield 10 the action of Benson's Porous PlAstors, and quickly too. Not only those, but colds and coughs, kidney and liver affections, ali compositions and muscular strains, diseases of tho chest, asthma and all ailments which are open to external treatment It iaP fre- guently said that Benson's Piaster is Pain's Master. It cures when others are not even able to relieve. For thirty years the lead ing external remedy. The old-styls plas- ters, as well as salves, hniments, oils, etc, have little or no efficacy as compared with it. Use it. Trust 1t. Keep it in the house. Ask for Benson's Plaster; take no other. All druggists, or we will prepay postage on any number ordered in the United States on receipt of 25o. each.
 Seabury A. Johnson. Mfs. Chelnihta. NJ
Connecticut western news., 1902-02-20
Strange MI.apprehension.

Borus-How do you like that last po- em of mine?
 Naggus-First rate. It's so restful, so soothing, don't you know.
 Borus-Restful! Great Scott, man! It's an epic!
 Naggus-Good heavens! I thought 1t was lullaby-Chicago Tribune.
Connecticut western news., 1902-02-20
Hfa Good Wife.

Dr. Price-Your husbands trouble is melancholia. Now, you'd help him ma terially if you'd only arrange some pleasant surprise for him.
 Mrs. Sharpe-l know! I know! I'll tell him you said he needn't bother about paying your bill till he feels like H-PhiladeIphia Press.
Connecticut western news., 1902-02-20
The Be.t of Re..o..

"Why do you bring this to meY' thundered the weary editor, thrusting the manuscript back into the hands of the poet
 Because" replied the bard timidly, "I have no sta tamp."-Boston Post
Connecticut western news., 1902-02-20
A Distinction.

'T am told" said the friend, 'that the manager you have left was paying you fabulous salaryT
 ''No," aswered Mir. Stormington Barnes, mot fabulous; imaginary."- ENchanoe
Connecticut western news., 1902-02-20

Trains stop only on siVnat or when oonduo- tor is notined. [ Daily except sunday
 Additional trains leave PouRhkeepsie for Higb- land and New PAltz t7;sS, ts'90. a:a< 1o.S0 it.so m ia;so, a;oo s:oo, 4Ol 500, tb.ai, 500. ! co pm.
 trains leave New Paltz for Highland and Poughkeepsie fT.tb, fs iS p.ih, f01k, ii,iB m.. i2.1s i.AS, a4b S4h, ( aS b4b d4b D. m.
 Train No leaves Winsted a m No falk c ob, Canaan 22, salisbury $ 90, LAkeville Sc. Arrive at Millerton 4s m, New York ii:aa a m Train No 10 leaves New York 8b D m Nil. lerton o0l, Lakeville 6.ti, Salisbury 14, Canaan sA, Norfolk 56. Arrive at Wtnsted is D m Trains and 10 carry through coach bet ween Wfnsted and Grand Central station, Now York via Millerton and Harlem Division YC,
 Trains leave khiEecin goo a m., RM p m, arrive at SilvernRiA 10 a a. m., sa1 m
 Trains leave Silvernalls tf zhh m q 0l D m. arrive At Rhineolin i2 a D m, . "a D m
 Trains leave Poughkeepsie for Hopewot Junction g so a. m, % and O5 D m. sunday 8 SbH D. m.
 Trains leave Hopewell Jct for poughkeepsla 10 ls A n., ot and S5 D. m sunday a8 m.
 Passengers for Millerton on the iR;sA D, m. train from Ha tford will change At state iIna, arriving at Millerton at isp m
 Western Express, train l, makes dircct con neotion at Campbell Hall with fast express wis Ontario Western Ky for the West due chicago following day a.s0 D m. Special attention given to western travel Rates Of fare tl to aa lower than any other line
 Tickets to all points In the west at reduced rates sold at the Poughkeepsie ofloe,
 VI. Martin, Trafnc Manager, Hartford, Oe
Connecticut western news., 1902-02-20
ONCE IS ENOUGH TO SEE

Gustave Dore's portrait of Dante ts worth seeing-once. But once is enough. Some such look you notice on the faoes of those who have suffered, and stil suffer, much physical pain; people subj jeot torhsumhtism, gout, neuralgia, periodic headache, lumbs- go, or pain from some old lesion. This pain habit puts its marks on them, as tho custom of handling ropes crooks a sailors fingers or as too much riding of 6 bicycle stamps a worried expression on certain faces. No wonder people said of the Italian poet as he passed along, There goes
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-20
WOMEN SMOKERS.
Increase in the Use of the Weed by the Fair Sex in the British
 Metropolis.

London Telegraph.
 For the past f1ve-and-twenty years at least, society. using the word in it's more exclusive meaning. has looked upon the cigarette between the feminine lips with more and more toleration. One by one the fashionable restaurants have extend- ed the same freedom of the postprandial cigarette to ladies as to gentlemen. The smoking room is at the present time Q feature of all the ladies' clubs. and so far now from its being a secret sanctum into which the merely introduced guest could not be taken one finds that ladies who have acted as hostess to little par" ties of friends which may include men. take their visitors to the smoking room after lunch or dinner and there offer them of their own cigarettes. Gold cases Tor cigarettes with monographs or mottoes Tn diamonds, may often be seen among the brides presents at a fashionable we'd ding, and the match box Is as much an appurtenance of the chatelaine as the
 pencil or the tiny pun box. And sncn fair smokers are fastidious as to the brand of cigarettes that they buy. There are shops not far from Bond Street which specially cater for their lady cus- toners. who pay very high prices Tor their finely favored. delicate ana lra- grant Turkish or Egyptian tobacco
 But 1t Is in somewhat less arlstocratlc ranks that the real increase of cigarette smoking by women Is most marked, and
 there 1t is that the lower prices with which combines and trusts are con cerued are~aH incentive. m no direcfion
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-20

has the invasion of, the sex into spheres previously regarded by men as his own been more marked than in the city, where women are now so much engaged as clerks typsts and shorthand writerss They are of necessity thrown much into the company of men. They become ac- customed to an atmosphere where smoke prevails. In their degree they become connoisseurs, also, and are well versed in the subtleties of well-advertised makes. It has been observed by more than one of the great purveyors that wo. men do not demand ladies brands but are beginning to prefer the milder general varieties so numerous upon the market. At present the West end female shop assistants do not as class sn10xe. Living in," as Is the custom of most of the great firms, does not allow much opportunity to acquire the taste as regular practice, and at the theaters or social gatherings which they enjoy on the weekly half-holday the temptation does not arise. Hospital nurses also are not, as a rule, smokers. t
 Though in the streets one does not sea much evidence of the fact, there is no doubt that working women are begin ming to smoke. The tobacco trade fin London is vast one. and in the making of both cigars and cigarettes girls are mainly employed. It may be noted as n curious fact that in choosing cigarettes. even of the least expensive description. the feminine smoker never selects dark tobacco. The paler 1t Is the more likely 1t is to appeal to her
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-20

Archie Blrkett. Ionia. Nich.-'T had to quit work on account of piles. suffered terribly aIl the time. Two applications iron, sso cent box of Pyramid Pils Cure cured ms completely"
 "lkrs. Aaron Medron. of Savanna. Ga, writes :--"Ever sincs the birth of my first child, six years aso, have sufIered greatly from piles. could not bring myself to bear ths thought of surgical operation. Pyrauid Ple Cure entirely cured"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-20

1T have used Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for a number of years and have no llesitancy in saying that it is the best remedy for coughs. colds and croup I have ever used in my family. have not words to express my confidence in this Remedy.-Mrs. J. A. Moore. North Star, Mich" For sale by E. G. Fowler.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-20
Weather Conditions. For past twenty-four hours.l ]

The northeastern disturbance Is moving slowly eastward from the New England coast. but still influences the weather conditions over the Northeast, the wind now blowing 36 miles per hour at New York, at which place 1t was as high 52 miles- per hour during the night: light precipitation. mostly snow. has occurred at scattered points around the Lakes and in the Middle West. and. while fair and cold weather continues over most high pressure extending from Minnesota to Ohio a depression over Southern Texas is giving warmer unsettled weather over the South. with light scattered rains in Texas Arkansas, Mississippi and Tennessee
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-20

Thes. E. weod. sis esvsntssnsh st. Sasfa. Mento, Cal.;-"Ons . eeut box q Fyfamia f1le Cure Derneneqeay esfe4 nc ce nss' ful epseasiun, Dsafiy disA. bat it failed te cure. Iwne mabae 0 walk whea tried Pyrsn,l Pile Curs. Ths nrst application rcIieved De." cfr
 MrA Hhklsy. Indianapolis. wfites: :-''rhe Aoctss said it must be n operation costink Sspo end htsie chance to Survive. ehces Pyramid Pile Cure and cns @ cent box made ne sound snd woil."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-20

l '. CApps. sis '. nianeeoea Ass. elosx eonstaotiy from preoEulins Iiles anA finally hod to seSAndso " tRnAe q seeoe-naean. Fouf nsaEhs aoo ! bsUln ogng ryranA rilO Cese Sna bofses haA 1ee1 - ne - box ti,e Aieease hAA ens1ss)y ll1Appoafoe and there is 10 sien ef - ever returu1ng. Ian
 eessplsts,y cured."
 Mrs. .. T. c. Dcyian. Marshan, nloeiesippi. writa:--.I suffered swful tcfture for ysArs from pilss. I used Pyramid Pile Cars and
 wso ven h three days"