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The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1903-11-12
MURDERED MAN FOUND IN RIVER
Had Been Shot Through the Head
With Load Of Bird Shot.

Wilmington, Del, Nov. 9. - Pietro
Abbele, an engineer on one of the
barges belonging to contractors doing
work on the government Notifications
at Delaware City. was found drowned
in the Delaware river. At first 1t was
thought the man had been accidentally
drowned. but when Deputy Coroner
Kilmer examined the body he found
that the man had been shot through
the head with load OF bird shot. The
police believe that the man was shot
while on barge and thrown over
board. the motive being either robbery
or revenge. He was last seen alive
several days ago.
c. l.. Samuels. Of Delaware City, was
arrested and held without bail. Sam.
uels was q witness at the coroner's
inquest, and admitted having borrowed
$50 from the Italian. The detectives
claim that Samuels' wife borrowed a
gun from a neighbor. saying her hus.
band wanted to go hunting.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1903-11-12
powie's Last Meeting In New YORK

powie's Last Meeting In New YsfS
New York, Nov. 9.-John Alexanda
Dowie held his final meeting in M'
York in Carnegie Hall. addressing
sparse audience, which he charactef
lied as "scrawny and miserable" H
announced that he had established !.
branch Of his church in New York. sn'
that in future regular Sunday meetinp
would be addressed by various o7ef
seers. He also declared that be
tended to return in two years at y
H-"a ~ host 10000 strong. a
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1903-11-12

ora arTIse WcVd nave Deen performed
New senators had gone through the
iocmality Of taking oaths of office,
seats had been assigned and with the
exception of the appointment of COM
mittee vacancies all functions of or
GanZation had been complied with. An
adjournment was taken after being in
session three-Quartcrs of an hour.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1903-11-12

The Town Council should no: delay any
longer the duty of purchasing hose for the watec
plugs. Mondays experience was an expensive
lesson. Even ifwater had been in the pipes it
would have done no good.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1903-11-12
CLOSING OUT SALE.

We are Closing Out Larse Stock of General y.
chandse, for Cash produco at and below cost at I
K. f. Gift Staud, PaxtOnville.
No Bargain Days, but everything sold at Bargain AL
CalicOes go at s.. Lancaster Ginghams at &c, Ev..
thing else cheap u proportion full line of Groc
which we sell cheap Our prices for produce are BpB
20 cents Eggs 26 ots Chicken cts, Onions, 90 ce
per bushe. Come and examine oar stock.
Yours for Bargains,
KNEPP & myers
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-14
SIMPLE REMEDY FOR CATARRH.
Just Brethe Hyomei Four Times Day
and Be Cured.

II a few years ago some one had
said You can cure catarrh by breath
ing air charged with "A healing balsaln.
the idea would have been ridicuied
and II remained for that eminent in-
VcstigatOr. X. T. Booth. 10 discover
in Hyomei this method Of cure.
HyOmei has performed almost
miraculous cures Of catarrh and
is today recognized by leading
members OF the medical pro.
fession as the only advertised remedy
that can be relied upon 10 do just
what it claims. The complete outfit
of HyOmei costs but 800 and consists
OF an inhaler, "A medicine drOpper and
"A bottle Of HyOmei.
Breathe Hyomei through the in
haler for a few minutes four times a
day and it will cure the worst ease OF
catarrh. II sOothes and heals the
mucous membrane of theair passages,
prevents irritation, and eilectsa com
plete aud lasting cure.
In fredericksburg there are scores
Of well known people who say they
have been cured OF catarrh by Hy-
omeL II it does not cure you ID. G..
Bowman will return the money You
paid for Hyomei. This is the strong
est evidence that can be offered as 10
his faithiu the remedy. :
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-14
SISTERS OF CHARITY
All Over the United States Use
Pe-ru-na for Catarrh.

DIR. Hartman receives many letters
| from Catholic Sisters all over the United
States. A recommend recently re-
ceiycd from Catholic institution in the
Southwest reads a. follows;
A Prominent Mother Superior Says,
Il can testify from experience 10 the
efficiency Of Peruna as one of the very
best medicines, and it gives mo pleasure
to add my praise to that OF thousands
who have used 1t. For years / suffered
with catarrh Of the stomach, all rene
dies proving valueless for relief. Last
spring went to Colorado, hoping 10 be
benefited by a change OF climate and
while there friend advised me 10 try
Peruna. After using two bottles found
myself very much improved. The re-
mains of my old disease being now SO
slight, I consider myself cured, yet for
a while L intend to continue the use OF
Peruna. 1 am now treating another
patient with your medicine. She has
been sick with malaria and troubled
with leucorrhna. | have not a doubt
that a cure will be speedily effected"
These are samples ofieffers received
BY DR.. Hartman from The various
orders of Catholic Sisters throughout
fhe United STATES.
The names and addresses 20 these let
ters have been withheld from respect
10 the Sisters but will be furnished upon
request.
One-half Of the diseases which afilict
mankind are due to some catarrhal de-
rangement Of the mucous membrane
lining some organ or passage Of the
body.
A remedy that would act Immediately
upon the congested mucous membrane
restoring it to its normal state, would
consequently cure all these diseases.
Catarrh is catarrh wherever located,
whether it be in the head, throat, lungs,
stomach, kidneys, or pelvic organs. A
remedy that will cure it in one location
will cure it in all locations.
II you do notreceiye prompt and salts.
factory results from the use Of Peruna,
write at once to DIR. Hartman, giving
full statement Of your case, and he will
be pleased to give you his valuable ad.
vice gratis.
Address DR.. Hartman, President OF
The Hartman SAnitarium, Columbus,
Ohio.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-14

years standing, and ! would nor have
been without IL for anything. HheIped
several Sisters of coughs and colds
and I have YET TO find one case of cs-
farrh that ii does not cure. Sister
Beafrix.
From a Catholic institution In Gem
fraI Ohio comes the following recon-
mend from The Sister Superior.
"Some years ago a friend Of our insti-
tuition recommended to Us DR.. Hartman's
Peruna as an excellent remedy for the
influenza Of which we then had several
cases which treatened to be Of serious
character.
ave began 10 use it and experienced
such wonderful results that since then
Peruna has become our favorite medi'
cine for influenza, catarrh, cold, cough
and bronchitis"
Another recommend from Catholic
Institution of one of the Central
States written by the Sister Superior
reads as follows:
"A number Of years ago our attention
! was called 10 DR. .Hartman's Peruna, and
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-14
cATARRH CURED WITHOUT
DRUGS.
Hyemei medicates the Air You
Breathe, Kills the Germs and Cures
the Disease.

Hyomei cures catarrh thoroughly,
permanently, because it reaches tis
smallest air cells in the head. throat
ana lungs Kills the germs causing the
disease and drives il from the system.
iiyomei goes 20 the root the disease,
destroys the cause, and makes perma-
hent cures which can be effected Ia
no other way Breathe 1t for a few
minutes four times day aud benefit
Will DE seen at once. Continue this
treatment for n few weeks and Hy-
omei Will have cured you.
The HyOmei breathed through the
neat pocket inhaler furnished with
each outfit mingles with the air you
breathe. IL Is "A local and direct
treatment for eradicating all catarrh
germs in the mucous membrane and
Tissues and in this way cures catarrh
ia any part OF the system. Used Ia
connection with HyOmei Balm Il has
been successful in curing the worst
ana most deed-seated cases of ca.
tarrhal deafness.
The complete HyOmei outfit costs
flW and comprises an inhaler, "A bot
tie OF Hyomei aud a droDper. The
inhaler will last lifetime; aud add
tional bottles Of Hyomei can be
obtained for soc.
Stronger than any claims that can
be made in an advertisement Is the
Tact that ID. Q. Bowman will give his
personal guarantee with every Hy-
omei outfit he sells TO refund the
money il the purchaser can say that
Hyomei has not given satisfaction.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-14
This Minister Favors q Church Trust

The formation of practically a church
trust is advocated by Rev. H. NJ. Burr,
OF Springfield Mass.
"1'he successful minister must not
merely be agood preacher and a good
pastor" said Mr. Burr. "The church
which IL not run on business principles
counts for very little 10 the business
world to-day. Competition il no tss
intense in the church than in the business
world. There Is intense competition not
merely between denominations, but
between churches of the same denOm-
ination.
The leaders of the church are bec0m-
ing alive to the necessity OF federation
and co. o.operatiOn. United efforts in
missionary, philsnthropic and education
al efforts and the absolute abolition Of all
attempts to draw members OF fany churrh
to any other church by solicitation aIe
lines along which the cooperation Of
churches in practicable
THE consolidation OF churches is not
to be overlooked In the economic diTec-
tion OF religious effort. smaller num-
Der OF churches with better equipment
ID demanded by the times, on the score
OF economy as well as effectiveness.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-14
Milllonaire's Poor Stomach.

The worn-out stomach Of the over
fed millionaire is often paraded in
the public prints as horrible exam
pie OF the evils attendant on the pos
session of great wealth. But million
aires are not the only ones who are
afflicted with bad stoiBachs. The pro
portion is far greater among the
toilers. Dyspepsia and indigestion
are rampant among these people, and
they suffer far worse tOrtures than
the millionaire unless they avail
themselves of n standard medicine
like Green's August Flower, which
has been Il favorite household remedy
for all stomach troubles for over
thlrty-five years. August Flower
rouses the torpid liver, thus creating
appetite and insuring perfect diges'
tion. 1t tones and vitalizes the entire
system and makes life worth living,
no matter what your station. Trial
bottle 25c; regular size, Zoe. X. n.
Goolrick
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-14
CAROLINE.
Entertainment Notes Personals,
Etc

Bowling Green, Va, Nov. 10, 1908.
The Friday Night Club held its regular
meeting on last Friday evening at the
home OF Mr. T. D. CJghiIl and the even
ing passed pleasantly.
Mr.. Travis Bsgby, Of ingby, waS the
guest OF Df f. r. Batter last week.
Miss Black well. of Ashland, spent sun.
dAy with Miss Blineoe. at the Seminary.
Mai X .. PeatrOrs ami Rev t. l..
Peerman left on Tuesday for Charlottes-
Vile to attend the annual meeting Of the
Virginia Conference.
Mr. Wells aud bride, Of Norfolk are
among the guests at the Lawn.
Rev. W. f. Bullard, Of West Point,
spent a portion Of this week with his
brother, Mr.. c l. Bullard.
Mr. George Roper has returned to Phil
adelphia, alter spending "A few days with
the family Of Mai " W. Rains.
Mr. y. ". Broaddus grist mill has re
Gently been undergoing repairs, and will
begin work in few days. The work
has been done by Mr. Frank X Tyler, OF
your city.
Miss Julia b. Ryland, of Richmond, il
spending "A few days with the family of
Dr. W. l.. Broaddus
Miss Cooper, OF Philadelphia, spent n
portion of last week with the family Of
Maj W. W. Rains.
Mira Bette I.oitwich, oi Milford, il the
guest Of Mr.. T. T. Coghill aud family.
Miss Eetele ROister hasTeturned tO her
l.. all "a
lew days with the family Of MIR. W. g..
Coghill. AT Milford.
Mrs. Mamie Butler hAs returned home.
after "A short visit to her son, DR.. +. T.
Butler.
Mrs. joel Haine- hos returned home
from a short business trip tO Baltimore.
MIR. Jack Palmer. OF Richmond, spent
Saturday with MIR and Mrs. 4. Il. Gill.
lie came up To hunt.
Little Mi-s Ellen Broaidus. will leave
on Friday for Waverley, where she viii
spend seyera months with her sister,
Mrs George T.. Burt
Master Edgar Richards ha1 n donkey,
and il il the delight II all the small boys
in town, some one uf whom ~ riding from
morn till night
Mrs. James Gravatt has iust moved
into the house ON Milford street which
she has recently purcha-ed from Mr. j.
". Coyingtoo
MIR. James McCauley il out again alter
his recent illness. and lTts many friends
are glad 10 zee his familiar form on our
streets
Mr.. Frank sutton, Of Richmond, spent
Sunday with the family Of Mr. \. B
Chandler.
Mr.. Webb Rains, OF Richmond, spent
Sunday with his parents
Ky 4
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-14
Another Town Captured.

Colon. Nov 1.-THE steam launch
sent to Bocas del Toro Thursday last
10 capture that place in the name OF
the new republic OF Panama, has re
turned here. and the officers report
that the place was captured and the
flag hoisted without shot being fired
No difficulties whatever were encOun
tered The majority OF the official:
Of Bocas del Toro are natives OF Pan
anna. and they expressed themselves
as rejoiced at the course affairs had
taken on the Isthmus. The people oi
the town are jublant at the news. anC
only a few persons We're found 10 be
dissatisfied with the situation. These
latter were brought to Colon, but not
az prisoners.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-14
Slammed Against a Hot sIove

A child of Mrs. Geo. T. Benson,
when getting his usual Saturday
night bath, stepped back against a
hot stove which burned him severely
The child was in great agony and li'
mother could do nothing to pacify
him. Remembering that she had a
bottle OF Chamberlain's Pain B,llu
in the house, she thought she wolld
try it. In less than half an HON
after applying it the child was quieI
and asleep, and in less than two weeks
was we'll. Mrs. Benson isa well known
resident of Kellar, Va. Pain balm II
an antiseptic liniment and especially
valuable for burns, cuts, bruises ant
sprains. For sale by NJ Lewis, drug
Oist
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-14
PRICE, 3 CENTS

\ complete outfit costs but fi.00,
and includes an inhaler, dropper aud
sufficient Hyomei for several weeks
treatment.
Perhaps the strongest evidence that
can be given 10 dOubters. il the fact
that ID. &. Bowman has so much faltlf
in Hyomei that he sells every package
under a positive guarantee 10 reiuud
the money If it does not cure.
Hyomei. Il
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-14
Sp0TSYLVANIA.
Church Notes. Personals, etc.
Spotsylyania, Va, nov. II. 100.

Sp0tsylyania, Va, Nov II, lJO3.
Rev. J. W. Hickman preached hs fare
well sermons at Zion and Tabernacl,
Sunday. He Left Wednesday for Char
lottesyille 90 attend the Conference.
Mrs. James =. Talley, Of CurleH, who
has been very sick. il much improved.
Miss Lucy Kubc, OF fredericksburg
has been the guest Of Miss Ethel Garner
her cousin, at Historic Hotel for the
past week.
Mr.. George W. Blackley, oi Smell. who
has had an attack Oi Appendicitis, il now
convalescent.
Petitions have been circulated at every
church on Spotsylyania Circuit asking
that Rev. Leroy Lee Banks, Of Essex, bt
sent by the Conference TO this circuit
provided he il not returned TO Essex, as
Rev. J. W. Hickman will necessarily
have to leave, having served the full term
OF four years
The excitement Of the recent hot cam
paign has died out, and politics Is nc
longer heard in our village
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-14
OLD AND NEW WAY
Hyomei the Latest Scientific DiseoV-
cry for the Cure Of Catarrh.


The discovery of Hyomei has
wrought wonderful change ia the
treatment Of catarrh.
Prior 10 three years ago the medi.
cines ordinary employed in the cure
of this disease were nauseating drugs
and worthless tonics. In soiae in.
stances they benefited. but the i'm
provement wAs not lasting.
With HyOmei YOU take inrO the
air passages OF the throat and head a
balsamic air that goes 10 the minutest
cells, effectually killing all germs and
microbes Of catarrh. IL enters the
blood with the oxygen, killing the
germs in the blood, and Restores
health TO the whole system. Many
astonishing testimonials have been
received from these who have been
cured by Hy0mei.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-14
Nausnansr Consolidation

The owners OF the Salem Sentinel and
the Salem Times Register have sold their
plants to the Salem Printing and Pub
fishing Co., Incorporated. This com-
pany will take possession Of tho TWO
plants on November l4th and will merge
the tvo newspapers into one, to be
known as the Times Register and senti-
mel. The officers OF the company are G.
D. Denit, president and editor; T. NJ
Bowman, vice president; W. W. McClunp
business manager and treasurer; W. A
Francis, secretary.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-14
WARNS ANri-RUsslAN LEAGUE
Japanese Premier Says Manchurian
Situation is Most Critical.


Toxic Japan. Nov. II. - Premier
Katsura received a deputation Of the
anti Russian League. He impressed
the delegates with the necessity for
complete unity and solidarity among
the people in the face Of the existing
situation, which he declared was most
critical.
There is a strong inclination in
we'll informed circles to doubt the pa
ciflc forecasts issued in Europe. IL Is
believed here that peace will only be
made possible by Russia's complete ac
ceptance of Japan's claims regarding
Manehuria. The Japan government
finds It increasingly difficult to re
strain popular sentiment
At an important dinner at the I'm
periar Hotel, at which about 25O per
sons were present. representing all
sections, a resolution was adopted
amid the greatest enthusiasm, deelar
ing that the continued delay was det
rimental to the national interests and
to peace in the far east and urging the
government to take prompt and decis
fvp action
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-14
COLOMBIAN TROOPS CAN'T LAND
The Boston Ordered to Bgera Ven.
tura to lntereept Them.

The Boston Ordered to Buena Ven
tura to Intercept Them.
Washington. Nov. II. - Upon re-
ceipt Of a report by the state depart
ment that several British vessels
were to be chartered by the Colombian
government to take troops from
Buena Ventura to the lsthmus. the
navy department ordered the Boston
to proceed of Buena Ventura, and in
the event that the troops start for the
Isthmus. their commanders will be in
formed that they cannot land. The
navy department announces that no
attempt will be made to interfere with
British vessels on the high seas.
II was learned that the instructions
cabled the commanding officer of the
Boston were quite specific and thus
constitute a modification of the more
general instructions previously sent "a
him The purpose IN sending the spa-
chc instructions was 10 prevent the
commander OF the Boston from going
20 the limit his general instructions
might have warranted II Is the de-
sire Of the administration 10 do moth
Ing that may be considered an act of
hostility 10 Colombia.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-14
Mollie Reynolds, teacher.
Ths Best Remedy For Group.
From the Atchison, Kan, Daily
Globe |

From the Atchison, Nan, DAILY
Globe.
This Is the season when the woman
who knows the best remedies for
Group is IN demand ineyery neighbor-
hood. One OF the most terrible things
In the world is to be awakened in the
middle of the night by whoop from
one of the children. The Group rem.
edies are ain ost as sure to be lost, In
case of Group, as a revolver Ii
sure to be lost in case OF burglars.
There used to be an oldfashioned
remedy for Group, known as hive
syrup and tolu. but some modern
mothers say that Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy is better and does
not cost so much. 1t causes the
patient to throw up the phlegm
aucker and gives relief in shorter
time. Give this remedy as soon a.
the oroupy cough appears and 1t will
prevent the attack. 1t never fails and
Is pleasant and safe to take. For sale
by NJ. NJ. Lewis, druggist.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-14
Til. Jamestown Exposition

Instead OF the $4,000 subscriptions
which, 1t Is understood, the, Transports
ton lines OF Norfolk are prepared to
make, it is understood that the Exposi
ton Company will ask them for fifty
thousand dollars each.
This will amount to three or four hun
dred thousand dollars, aud with otheI
subscriptions expected by the first o.
December will, in oil probability, enable
the company to go before the Legislature
in January and claim the benefit OF thu
charter, which was passed on the condi
tion that the entire issue OF one millior
dollars Of stock should be subscribed BY
that date.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-14
EarQxar Sixty Yeara.

Mira. winsIow's soothipg Syrup has
been used for over sixty years by millionf
a, mothers Tor their children while teeth
Ing. with perfect 'uccess. 1t soothes the
shf;d. sotfens tt gums, ellays ell pains
cures wind colo, and y the best remedy
Tor Diarrhoes. 1t viii relieve the poor
iittle sufferer immediately. Sold BY
l,ruegists In every part oil the world
Twenty-Five cents o bottle. Be sure anf
ssk lor MRS. Winslow's Soothing
syrup" and taks no other.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-14
Rolls OF Honor

Roll of honor for school No 10, Spot
sylyanla county. month ending Nov. 6
l903: Charlie Blsnton, Alvin Blsnton,
David Morris, Emmett Morris, Mary
Blanton, Bessie Clarke, Kate Morris,
Hannah Price, Lizzie Riley.
Nellie +. Ularke, teacher.
Roll of honor for Flat Run School No
). Gordon District, Orange county, for
lst month. beginning Oct. II and ending
Nov. ): Carey, Coly, Mamie and Re
becca Timmons, Nora aud LarkinW Weedon
Inez Johnson and Bertha Jones. En-
rolment 10; average daily attendance
1895.
Nollie neynolds. teacher.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-14
SISTERS OF CHARITY
RELY ON PE-RU-NA TO FIGHT
CATARRH WHEREVER LOCATED IN THE SYSTEM

since then we have used It with Won
derful results for grip, coughs, colds and
catarrhal diseases Of tho head and
stomach.
"For grip and winter catarrh espec-
tally it has been OF great service 10 the
| inmates of this institution.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-14
THE
SISTERS
GOOD
WORK.

bodily needs. With SO many children
to take care of and to protect from
climate and disease, these wise and pru-
dent sisters have found Peruna never
failing safeguard.
A letter recently received by DR. Hart
man from Sister Beatrix b. Callam, 4l0
W. Thirtieth street, New York, reads
as follows:
"Icannof say too much In praise OF
Peruna. Eight bottles of IL cured
me of cafsrrh OF the lungs of foui
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-14
ARE vow GOING souTHa
Lsw Winter Tourist Rates via Sea
board Air Line Railway.

Seaboard Air Line Railway an
nounces special WINTER TOURIST
rates 70 al the principal points ~
florida and the Southwest, Tickets
on sale October 18th to April 30th
returning pptil May 81, 1904.
The aeahoard offers most at
tractlve schedule. fast trains will
Puilman's latest and most improve,
Drawipg- Room Sleeping Cars; Dininl
Car Service south of Hamlet.
Information as to rates, tickets
etc, cheerfully furnished on applica
tion to the undersigned. H.S.Leard
| Dist. Pass'g'r Agent, Richmond, Va
o29 q