Si J VOLUME 4. McCONNELLSHUUG, PA., SEPTEMBER IS, 1902. NUMBER l. NEW OFFICERS. The Business Part ( the Soldiers' Kcunlon. Tho following persons were elected officers of the association for the eusuing year : ' Presidout, J. W. Hoop. First vice president, Jno. Pish er. Second vice president, Benja min Deavor. Chaplain, Rev. Houston. Treasurer, Henry Wolf. Secretary, David MalJoy. Surgeon, Dr. W. L. McKibbin. Treasurer of monument fund, David M. Kendall. On motion of Rev. Houston that a mortuary list of the soldiers of each township bo secured, the president was authorized to & point a committee in each town ship to secure list and send the same to the secretary. A resolution was read and adopted authorizing the president to appoint a committee of one in each township to procure sub scriptions to the monument fund. Tho following resolutions were ottered and adopf ed September 5, 1902 : Whereas, Fulton county in past national events, especially from 18G1 to 1805,having distinguished herself by full representation in every brauch of the service and upon every great battlefield of tiio war of the rebellion, and feel iuga just pride in such represen tation, Resolved, That we make every iToi't for the erection of our pro j.cted monument, in coraraenora tion of their patriotism, valor and lidulity,. ' Resolved, That through our county papers we ask contribu tions of s?1.00 or more from each, t ) be sent to the bank at McCon licllsburg, and respectfully ask the county papers to publish veekly tho list of contributors vith tho amount opposite their respective uarnes. We also ask tho school childreu jointly from each school to con tribute and each school shall be credited, the money to be depos ited in the bank subject to the or der of our treasurer, David M. Kendall. Wells Tannery. Mr. Stacy Bancroft and broth er, of York, Pa., and Mrs. Bettie Huliuger of Jeromeville, Ohio, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Moseby. Mrs. Quinter of Huntingdon, and Mr. Davis of Saluvia, are vis iting G. W. Sipe and family. Miss Cora Truax entertained twelve of her girl friends the 13th inst. Judgiug from the merry voices of the party" they truly en joyed tho day. Tho Altoona Hunting Club have begun improvements on the "Sprowl Mansion" on top of Side liug Hill, and will in due season abide there to gather in the game. W. II. Baumgardner has pur chased a nice pair of Hambleton ian horses. Dorsey Barnett left on Monday to attend Juniata College. Miss Clernma Stunkard has g'mo to Bedford to school. Our base ball team met the New Grenada team at Enid last Saturday and I guess we dare Hiy played them but we will not r"ivo the score. You will get it in New Grenada items. Our boys fire beginners and will not always lo left. Mr. and Mrs. John Suitors and r. and Mrs. Will Lodge of anrty Run spent Sunday with John Gibson. Just as they were ready to feast on a eood dinner. oho of the family discovered the ""use roof on fire. The dinner was forgotten for B t.imo Wo n glad to say the damage is light. Mr. H. U rw. m. t t,... --. wnu, mr. i. ivoy I ssna, Miss ' Henrietta Weiser tin1 mi. r . . , V,18SA lo Blymyer, a pleasant Z? t nday ni8ht at the Ful l House on their way to Green- castle. Foley's HoneyZnd Tar prevent pwmoZZ Death Does Rapid Work. Oue of the most remarkable oc currences In a number of years befell the home of J. N. Hixson of Akersville, from Friday until Monday last. On Friday, Sep tember 12, 1902, death entered the home and took the beloved father and father-in-law, Benj. P. Duvall. Mr. Duvall had been for several years a subject of heart disease along with lung trouble. Like a fading flower he rapidly ripened for the grave, especially during the last six months of his illness. Born May 23, 1834, he lived to tho age of 08 years, 3 months, and 19 days. The funer al services were held Sunday forenoon, Rev. C. H. Campboll of ficiating. The deceased was a member of the M. E. church at Akersville ever since the time he came to that community forty years ago. Not onlywashea member, but he was a very active one. He fill ed all the subordinate offices of the church, but that of recording steward. For years he was one of the stewards and one of the class leaders: and was. also. trustee and licensed exhorter. There survives four sons and two daughters : William H., and Amos W., of Akersville; John L., of Wells Tannery; and Geo. A., a senior ministerial student at Dickinson Seminary ; Elizabeth L Mellott, of Mattie and Annie Uixon with whom the deceased made his home. It was hard to part with father but this was not all. As the pro cession was about to leave the house the widowed mother could not stand the strain, and was stricken with total paralysis and unconsciousness. Mother was seized with paralysis nearly two years ago, and was unable to walk without assistance ever since; but the shock was too much. With the many friends and chil dren standing about her couch, in a few hours her spirit was wafted into that heavenly bliss to join her husband, gone only forty- six hours in advance. Nancy Duvall was born March 4, 1837, died September 14, 1902, aged 65 years, 6 months and 10 days. She was a consistent member of the church ever since her girlhood days. Funeral services were conduct ed Monday afternoon by the Rev. C. H. Campbell. She leaves to mourn her loss three daughters and two sons Lydia E. Barton and Annie Hix son, of Akersville; Evalyn L. Bar ton, of Crystal Springs; John L. Duvall, of Wells Tannery and G. A. Duvall, of Akersville. Brothers and sisters, father and mother are gone. They have tho prayer of their hearts grant ed. They are only transferred to heaven to live throughout eter nity. Their prayer was that they should both go at the same time. God heard their prayer. - No explanation is needed of their Christian characters ev ery one who knows them has felt warmth of their spiritual fires. Oli ! the heart aches, the tears, the prayers, wruug from them by the parental love for their chil dren. Oh ! the soothing songs, the kind admonitions, the ready hands of them. Have we all lived up to their standard? Are we orphans? No God is our father still, and all is well. Father and mother are in heaven. It seemed at their part ing breath that with their uplift ed hands and pointing fingers the Angel of Light caught up the very body and atmosphere along with the spirit. What is this that steals upon my frame ? Is it doath ? Is it death ? If this is death, I soou shall be, from every pain and sorrow free I shall the king of glory see. - All is well. All is well. G. A. D. Mrs. A. F. Little has just re turned from Baltimore and New York with an extensive purchaso of fall millinory. See her new ad. THEY WERE HERE. Fine Weather and a Bin Crowd. As was announced last week, Monday saw tho Democratic State campaign opened in McCon nellsburg. Early in the day peo ple began to arrive, and by even ing the town was full, every dis trict in the county beiug repres ented. Owing to the fact that the cam paign party did not leave Phila delphia until "8 o'clock iu tho morning, they did not reach Mc Connellsburg until half past six in the evening. A large cavalcade, marshalled by Chairman Henry and J. Wes ley Hoop, and three bauds, the Oak Glen, the Hustontowu aud the Orrstown, wont up the Cham borsburg pike to meet aud escort the visitors into town. With the governor was Major Moses Veale, former health of ficer of Philadelphia and Lee F. Lybarger, of Lewisburg, a Rep resentative, J. W. Mayno, Allen town's, prominent attorney and Ex-postmaster W.lliam Rhoadar mel, Harrisburg; and the follow newspapers reporters : P. J. Bolau, Public Ledger; II. P. Wil son, Record; Frank Bell, North American; T. O. Laughlin, Press, Philadelphia;L. R. Goshnru, Post; Walter Christie, Gazette; J. E. Gable, Dispatch; J. B. Whitmau, Stenographer, Pittsburg. When tho party alighted from their carriages at the Fulton House, the street was thronged with people from Roisners' cor uer to the Cooper House. After supper had been served the can didates went to tho Court House. Pattison and Guthrie spoke iu the Court House, while Veale and May ne addressed the crowd out side, theu the Speakers exchang ed places the former two gentle man speaking outside, and the latter in the Court House. Tho party left early Tuesday morning, and were present that day at meetiugs held at Mercers burg, Greencastle, Chambers burg, and Waynesboro. New Grenada. R. M. Hunter of Cassville spent Sunday at H. II. Bridenstine's. Ruth and Ernest Cunuingham Bpent a week with Dr. Rowe Mc Clain at Cassville. E. W. McClain and family are visiting t'hiladolphia aud Atlantic City. M. W. Houck is on tho sick list aud has beeu confined to his home for a week past. Libbie Grissinger is seriously ill and confined to her bod. Miss Stella Bard of Belfast township teacher of No. 4 school arrived here on Friday, stopping with C. II. E. Plummer's family. Norman McClain of Philadel phia is home among friends. N, H. Alloway, a driver in Wood- vale mines was kicked in tho face by a vicious mule while at work in the mines, and, consequently, carries a black eye. If the party who found Nettie McClain's coat, that she lost on her way to Walnut Grove camp, would return it, she could use the same to good advantage these frosty days. Eight houses, a large hotel and a depot are being built at Wood vale, near tho park. The Tammany base ball team of New Grenada played a' match game at F.uid last Saturday with Wells Tannery team, resulting iu a complete layout. Score 4(3 0 in favor of New Grenada. Mary Bergstresser of Water fall, spent a few days visiting friends here. A frightful accident occured at the home of Daniel Gladfeltor near Zion church last Saturday evening. A neighbor was passing the home of Mr. Gladfeltor with a new Winchester ropeating shot gun and stopped a few minutes: to show his purchaso. After looking at the guu they concluded to try it. After firing a load into a target the neighbor was in tho act of re loading the gun, when it was accidentally discharged tho load of No. ft ,bot entering Glii- I ieiiers arm and side, terrib v ' lacerating the arm at the elbow, and some shot entering his liody. Dr. Campbell of New Grenada, aud Dr. Shoemaker of Huston town were summoned, expecting that amputation might be neces sary; but after tho Doctors ex amined the wound they found it such as to only need the removal of the shot aud dressing of tho wound. They do not expect tho patient to have any serious trou ble unless blood poison should de velop later. N. H. Jackson Dead. Mr. N. B. Jackson, a farmer near Akersville, this county, was kicked in the stomach by ouo of his horses last Friday evening. At first, it was not thought the accident was of a serious nature, but symptoms soon began to de velop which showed that Mr. Jackson's condition was critical, and he sank rapidly until Sunday eveuing when he died. He was aged about. 30 years, had been married twice first to a daugh ter of Nathau B. Hixson aud to them one child was born. His first wife dyiug.hewas afterward married to a daughter of Amos Wink, and three childreu are the result of this uniou. Mr. Jack son had but recently purchased the West Asa Akers property. V. K. Mclntyre. Last Wednesday Mrs. Mcln tyro, of New York, who had been spending the summer with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Kuauff of Ayr township, received a telegram that her husband was seriously ill. She at once left for New York, and on Thursday morning when sho reached him at the hospital found him in a critical condition. Ho had had a stroke of paralysis Tuesday, and on Friday died. His remains were interred at Tamaqua, Schuylkill county, Pa., on tho fol lowing Monday. Mr. Mclntyre was born 3H years ago, and at the ago of 12, took his father's place as a night workman in a coal mine. Soon thereafter, ho went to Philadel phia, and became foreman on the railroad between that city and Mauch Chunk, aud later became an engineer on the same road and hold tho position for seven years, when ho accepted a position as engineer iu John Borkell's large factory. 4244 E. Houston St., N. Y., where he was employed up to the time of his last illness. Mr. Mclutyre had a line educa tion both English and German, and speut much of his leisure iu tho readiug and study of useful literature His motto was, "Learn all you can about everything you can." He was married June 27, 1894, to Miss Martha Knautf, who, with his mother, five sisters and two brothers, survives him. The Local Institutes. The most encouraging feature yet met in my work was found iu tho interest and enthusiasm man ifested in the district institutes, tho last of which was held at Hus tontowu last Saturday. Our first meeting was held at Ft. Littleton tho last Friday of August. This meetiug was well attendod, and the work was han dled in a very creditable manner. Of the six townships belonging to the Needmore district, com prising 40 teachers, eight were absent four of whom unavoid ably. The Hustontown meeting was well attended by teachers from Taylor and Licking Creek. The work douo in those meet ings was interesting and practi cal. It was especially helpful to ! beginners. All the beginners in tho county, but two, attended one j or more of the meetings. . I hope that the teachers of the various districts will organizo lo cal institutes early in the term. There is no other factor that can bo so helpful to every teacher as 1 his work. Respectfully, Chas. E. Baiiton. CUPID'S WORK. Recent Matrimonial Alliances. Ql'EUUY HUDSON. , At the bride's home on Tues : day afternoon, September 10, 1 1902, by Rev. A. O. Wolf, Mr. Al ! bert Anderson Querry and Miss Bertha Hudson. The young cou j pie are spending a few days with friends in Taylor township. I'lTTMAN IIEWETT. At the home of the bride's pa rents, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob C. Howett in Thompson township, by Rev. Lewis Chambers, Mr. McCauley Pittman was married to Miss Phoebo R. Hewett, Wednesday, September 10, 1902. The groom is a son of the late George Pittman. The young peojile have the best wishes of a large circle of friends. ISLiAC'K HAMIL. At tho residence of tho bride's uncle, Alexander Hamil in Frank lin couuty, Tuesday, September 2, 1902 by tho Rev. C. Gu ruber t, were married, Mr. William S. Black, son of Mr. and Mrs. P. Fred Black, aud Miss Alice Hamil daughter of Mr. and Mrs". Thomas Hamil, all of this place. The bride and groom are among our excellent young people, and have our best wishes for a long, prosperous and useful life. GLENN HOUCK. On Thursday, Sept. 4, at Mor rison, 111., Mr. Harvey Glenn and Miss Lizzie Houck were united in holy bonds of matrimony by Rev. Enos Holt, pastor of the M. E church at that place. The ceremony was performed at high noon in the presence of a few friends and relatives. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Glenn of Lanark, 111, and is popular witli his friends and acquaintances. He is considered one of tho rising men of his town. Tho bride is a daughter of Mr. aud Mrs. Ephraim Houck of Ayr township, this county. She went to Illinois about a year ago and has won for herself a host of frieuds with whom she is popular and who extend to the happy couple their best wishes. Mr. and Mrs. Glenn will go to housekeeping at once on' the W. II. Stanley farm two miles north of Colota, which Mr. Gloun has rented. Saluvia. Miss Alico Gordon who had beeu visiting friends at this place returned to her home at Ft. Lit tleton, Wednesday. Mrs. John Sipes and childreu of Clearfield, are visiting Mrs. Sipes sister; Mrs. H. E. Austin. B. F. Mellott of Harrisonville, is staking tho anvil suine merry blows because it's a girl. W. N. Stewart who had been spending a week's vacation at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. .James A. Stewart, returned to Lebanon Saturday, where he holds a lucrative position with the i and R. Railroad Co. Mrs. W. C Mann aud Miss Ly dia Mann are spending this week with friends at Rays Hill and Ev erett. Emory Pittman of Harrisonville was visiting his uncle, John Nel son of McConnellsburg.last week. The drouth in this vicinity is becoming serious ; wells aud springs are drying up.buck wheat will bo below an average crop, sweet potatoes stnall.and inferior quality ; seeding delayed, aud farm work generally, moving slowly. Baltzor Decker, a veteran of the Civil War, who has been in ill health for several months, is in a very critical conditiou at this writing. Mr. and Mrs. GoorgeH. Metz ler attended tho funeral of Benja min Duvall iu Brush Creek valley last Sunday. Mrs. Anna Hann of this place, and daughter, Miss Sadie of Chatnber8burg, accompanied by Mrs. Uaun's granddaughter, Miss Grace Hann left Friday, for Clearfield, where they will sjeud two weeks visiting Mrs. Hann's son Porter. S. D. Stevens of Chamborsburg and II. K. Stevens of Shippens burg, who were called to Laidig, Wednesday, on account of the se rious illness of their father, Da vil Stevens, spent Thursday night with friends at this place. W. E. Bair received a telegram Thursday, informing him of the death of his father, at Newport, Pa. O. E. Hann received a message from Clearfield, Friday evening, that his brother Porter Hann, was dangerously ill of apendici tis. Claud D. Metzler, who had been spending a short vacatiou at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George F. Metzler of Harrison ville, returned to Philadelphia, this (Monday) where he is engag ed in business. John Cutchall who Is suffering from a slight indisposition went to Hustontown Saturday for the purpose of consulting his physi cian. Mrs. George W. Sipes of Wells Valley, and sister Mrs. Minnie Quinter of Huntingdon, were vis iting their father, C. R. Davis and other friends at this place Saturday, John Sharp who was danger ously ill last week is very much improved at this writing. James B. Horton who is, em ployed in Wells Valley, spent Sunday with his family. He was accompanied on his return by his son Oliver who has secured employment at that place. James expects to move his family to Wells Tannery in the near fu ture. , R. R. Hann has purchased J.B, Horton 's farm adjoining tho one lately acquired from his brother George H. Hann. In the event of the Wabash coming this way, Mr. Hann will be in a positiou to furnish a large quantity of ties, It's coming. Lewis the Kobber. ' Nearly every one has heard of Lewis the Robber, ono of the most noted counterfeiters and highwaymen that ever operated in this section. There are sever al caves in this county and in Bedford county, known as Lewis's where it is said that he concealed himself when pursued by officers, or which he used as places of abode while he manufactured counterfeit money. One time he buried in the moun tain a large whiskey bottle filled with bank notes, and was not careful enough in marking the place; and, although he often hunted for the place afterwards, he never found it. He bought a horse one time from a man at Burnt Cabins and paid for it with counterfeit mon ey. Mrs. Buzzard, who, a few years ago lived on the turnpike at the top of Rays Hill, told the Editor several years ago that she had often seen Lewis when a little gi rl. M rs. B uzzard 's parents liv ed near the foot of the mountain on the west side of Rays Hill, and Lewis would come down to the edge of the woods near the house and, if he saw her, he would call her attention and have her bring him something to eat She said ho always had plenty of money, aud paid her liberally. Mrs. Buzzard said that nn one occasion, Lewis stopped at the home of a poor widow, who lived near her father's home. The widow had a large family of small children, aud was crying. When Lewis inquired the cause of her distress, the widow told him that i merciless creditor was coming that day to sell her cow end all the rest of the little bit of proper ty she had, and she would be turned out of a home. Lewis ask ed about the man's appearance, what time tho sale was to be, where the man lived, and the road he would travel to go home. After getting a morsel of food, Lewis disappeared into the woods. The next morning Lew is re-appeared at the widow's home, and gave her all tho money that her property had sold for and much more. Lewis had con cealed himself along a lonely part of the road, and when the man came along going home from the Rale with the widow's money in his pocket, Lewis seized his horse by the bridle and with revolver drawn compelled the man t givo up all the money he had. It was this money that Lewis took back and gave to the widow. While in the jail at Bellefonto near the close of his career he made a confession which covers his life, aud while some of tho older people have read it, they will bo glad to have the opportu nity to read it again, and it will be new and interesting to tho younger people. The Fulton County News will begin the publication of this Confession next week, and con tinue from week to week until the entire story is told. Tell your friends about, it and if you are not a subscriber, send us a dollar at once and get all the story of Lewis the Robber, and Fulton county's big newspaper a whole year. Do it to-day. Belfast. Lower Pleasant Ridge and Licking Creek are infested with a sort of hunter who possesses an insatiate taste for turkey. Mr. Bard's, Mrs. Margaret Mel lott's, Michael Mellott's. and oth ers have each, in turn, had their flocks of tame turkeys thinned by this young man (or thing) who pretends to be "watchin' the squirrels from the corn." But certainly this hobo nimrod capped the climax when he at tacked Rev. Cal Garland's flock of red turkeys and peafowls, and his inexpiable appetite must have been excruciating when that old hen that has caught the hoppers of twenty summers, proved invul nerable to his favorite fowling piece. Rev. says he thinks it must have been the peafowl's tail he wanted, with which to decorate his hunting sack that was so well filled when he passed down the road, and if he calls at the house he will give him some feathers. The neighbors advise the loaf ing, lanky, "coyote" to be careful, for they know him and consider him a candidate to board with "Uncle Dan" Fleck who does not, all the time, feed on turkey. Trespass Notice. We, the undersigned, hereby give notice to all persons not to trespass on our premises either by hunting, fishing, or in any manner whatever, as prosecution will follow a disregard of this no tice. J. G. Kendall 11. M. Kendall W. E. Hoke A. W. Johnston Jno. F. Kendall J. G. Tritlo Jas. Fryman D. M. Kendall. In remitting a dollar to renew' his subscription, Uncle Henry Tice of Gibsonburg, Ohio, says he expects to come east in a few . weeks. Leonard, son of Mr. and Mrs. Riley Bergstresser, fell off of the fence breaking his leg a few in ches above the knee. Dr. Camp bell was summoned and rendered the necessary surgical aid. FULTON COUNTY. First Election (or Township Oflii. cera In Wells. Election held at"Middle"school house, with John K.Ready, judge; James Willett and David R. Nail, inspectors, and Charlos Barton and K. A, Moore, clerks. Constable. David Stevens, 42; J. R. Woodcock, 2. Judge of Election," Joseph Richardson. 51: James Moore. 20. Inspectors. John U Stunkard 41; David Giffin, 25. Assessor. David Stevens, 38; J. R. Woodcock, 21. . School Directors. J.M.Stunk- ard, 44 ; W.W. Edwards, 40; John Wlshart, 40.
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