INTERESTING PARAGRAPHS! Of Local and General Interest, Gathered at Home or Clipped from our Exchange. CONDENSED FOR HURRIED READERS Uigliost possible cash aud trade price; will be paid for turkeys at Huston's, , Huston at Saltillo is paying Stic for fftfirs; r0 for apple, and 50 for xtatoos. TrituniinV free of charge a Mrs. A. P. Little's millinery op posite postolHoe. ., Mrs. . 11. Woollot left this morning for a little trip to Phila delphia aiil L mcaster. Newt. .7. Bard and brother Oli fir, of Pleasant Ridge, were earlv callers at the No vs oftico this nioruiug. - It is uice to live in the mild cli mate of Maryland. Write J. Waters Russell, Real Estate liroker, Chestsrtown, Md. Charlie 1 ritle lost a very valua ble horse last Sunday. This is the second horse Mr. Tritle has lost in a very short time. Wanted at Paul Wagner's tan nery, calf skins, sheep skins, horse hides, and tallow. 9, 10 and 12 cents paid for beef hides. Emery Pittman, who had been employed in Pittsburg for a few mouths, is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Kissler Pittman, of this place. James (J. Tnrner & Co., Han cock, Md., are showing a t eauti ful line of useful Chnstman pres ents. They can save you money on that line. Mrs. Gforge Fox and two chil dren, of Markes, Franklin county were the guests of the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Henry near town. , Mr.and Mrs. Elmer Ramsey of Clear Ridge, were guests in tin family of John Xesbit in the Cove (Sunday night and pleasant call era at the "News" otlice Monday. James G. Turner it Co., Han cock, Md., have .moved,, in to tin new store room m the Masonic Temple building, where they haw on exibition the best line of goods ever sliowu b,y them. HIDES James Sipes & Sons pay 10, 13, aud 10c a pound cash, "c beef hides at their butcher shop in McConnellsburg, also highest price paid for calf skins, sheep skins and tallow. Dr. George M. Robinson, of this place, is In Philadelphia this week taking an examination be ' fore the State Board of Medical Examiners. Dr. Robinson is a graduate of th'i George Washing ton Medical College, Washington, T). C. The most pleasant, safest and best remedy to use for coughs, colds, croup, whooping cough, etc., is Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar. This remedy expels all cold from the system by acting as a cathartic on the bowels. Sold by Slouteagle & Bro. Center school in the Little Cove is open for a teacher, as the pres ent incumbent will resign to-trior row to accept an appointmenl as R. F. D. Carrier. Any oje who would like to finish the school should look after it soon. Infor mation cau be had by writing to 0. A. McCullough, Sylvan, Pa. The school Is composed of thirty .' two pupils, and is in a very desir able uoi ghborhood. BRUSH CRUEK. Jennie Hanks expects to leave for the south next week where she will spend the winter. Ada and Lizzie Uixsou spent the latter part of last week with relatives near Crystal Springs. M.J. Ilixson had the misfor tune to fall from a scaffold while putting spouting ou his barn and broke his leg near the hip joint. Dr. Hanks was suinmoued and ouderedAho necessary surgical Hid ami Mr. Ilixson is getting along as well as ho can under Un ci renin stance. Miss Gertrude Barton left fei Everett last week, where she ex pects to spend the winter, Ivy Uixeon spent a couple ol days last week with her aunt near Breeze wood. A party was held at the homo of Gates Selling last Friday eve tilng in honor of Mrs. Soiling and her daught'-r Mary. Ross Jackson, who had beer spending a wee'i with his nun It er, Mrs. Angelino llixso(n, io turnelt) hi work i.t Altoona ..list '.eo! , CHRISTMAS ENTERTAINMENT. At Cedar Grevc, Saturday Evening, Decern ber 13, 1905 Til" 1 l low tug proifaui will be rendered : Org i:i Voluntary, In vocation by pastor; Music; Ad dress by J. II. H. Lewis to chil dren : Why we have Christmas; Music; Address of Welcome by Thurmau Miarpe; Recitation by John Hill; Music; Recitations by Rexio Hess; Acrostic by teu boys aud girls; Music; Recitation by Stella Gray; "Linked to the Cross," exercise by six girls; Music; Recitations by Verdie Sharpo, and Floy Truax; Music; Recitations by Connie Hess, Cath erine Clark and Kittic Hill; Mus ic; Recitations by Verdie Sharpe and Cora Bivens; Music; Recita tions by Willie Clark and Oscar Bivens: Music; Recitations by Maye Carnelland Arthur Arthur; M usic; Recitations by StellaGray, Ada Sharpe, and Verdie Sharpe; Music. Santa Claus will appear and treat the school. A cordial invitatiou is extended to all peopb In general. Dying 01 Famine is, in its torments, like dying of consumption. The progress of consumption, from the beginning to the very end, is a long torture, both to victim and frieuds. "When I had consumption m its tirst stage," writes Win, Myers, of Cearfoss, Md., "after trying different medicines and a good doctor, in vain, 1 at last took Dr. King's Mew Discovery, which quickly and perfectly cured me." Prompt relief and sure cure ior cughs, colds, sore throat, bron chitis, etc. Positively prevents pneumonia. Guaranteed at Trout's drug store, price 50c and 1.00 a bottle. Trial bottle free. CITO. Wm.. Kuhn has killed the cham pion hogs so far. Five that he butchered a few days ago, weigh ed respectively, 27'J, 80, 2'J3, 81L', and 377, averaging 308, and mak ing a total of 1541 lbs. (ieorge Solders butchered ou i that weigh ed 354 lbs. There has been quite au excite moi'tiu Middletown about wild cats recently. Rev. Spriggs was in Chambers burg on business last Saturday, and John Seiders and Albert Clev enger spent the 'lay in Mftcers burg. Mrs. Will Reed is still poorly. George Buterbaugh is on the sicklist, and Uucle James Cleven ger is still contiued to his room with a sore foot. The First Chapter ol "The Masqueraders" and Five Christmas Stories la the Xmas Number orthe Sunday North America. The North American promises something decidedly out of the ordiuary in its Issue for Decern ber 17th, the Christinas edition of the Sunday paper. The man jigement has socu ed six Christ mas stories by the best kuown authors, and will also begin the serial publication of "THE MAS QUERADER," by Katherine Ce cil Thurston, the novel that has been praised by all ol the critics as the greatest that has been written in the last ten years. The short stories are : "A Stolen Christmas," by Mary E Wilkius Freemau; "Davy's Christ mas," by Annie Trumbull Slos son; "Solomon Crow's Christmas Pockets," by Ruth McEnery Stuart; "A Journey in Search of Christmas," by Owen Wlstor; "An Engineer's Christmas Sto ry," by John A. Hill, aud "The Christmas Gifts of Thaddcus," by John Kendnck Bangs. The front cover of the magaziue is said to bo the finest head of Kris Krioglo ever printed in a newspaper. There is a poem by Peter H. Doyle that the young folks will be reciting at the iioli day entertainments. All the magazine article njid comics will bo full of the Christ mas spirit, hihI one ptigethat will be thoroughly practical is that which tells about t lie cost of the ' lisirnas presents that are bought annually In the big cities. 'i he edition will be limited, ow ing to the extra work utcenshated by the special features, ho that it will be necessary to ol der the pa per 111 advauco. James G. Turner & Co., 11 in cock, Md., are now closing ,m their stock of Ladies', Mi-m-k ami Children's Hits and IVM'liin-n Goods at very low prices regard less of cost. Yon should see them before bu, lug. Store Property I OU Kl-NT Located at SYLVAN, PA., wkhin 7 miles of the new Wa bash U. U.. with a pood slate road leading to it. Property consisting of 14 acres of land, STORE-ROOM 20X42 FT. Ware-house, Hank-t:i n, lurp Brick Dwelling with uine rooms, Water In the Kitchen, with oth er necessary Outbuilding, Plenty of Fruit thereon, handy to Churches and Schools, also Telephone connections. Tills Is one of the Vst coun try stands in the county. There is at this time a well establish ed business, und with special efforts cau be Increased. Any one wishing to jjo Into the mercantile busin 'Hs will do well to call and si the under signed. A large lumber company has bought 3,000 acre of timber and will commence to Work it in the spring. They expect to take them live year to' work it which will greatly add to the : -store. Books open for inspection to any one haying a desire to rent. Good reasons for wanting to ' rent. Correspondence solicit- V 'ed, fiVi."., S. J. Zimmerman, -SYLVAN, PA. DeWIH's Salvo For Pllesi Burns, Sores W.H. NESBIT Nearly opposite Cooper House Is better prepared than ever be fore to furnish our farmers with BINDERS, MOWERS, HAY RAKES, and one of the best i Corn Plows ! i in use. Hepulrs for all kinds of I Mowers and .Hinders, 'Sections for I all kinds of V.inders and Mowers cheaper tliun ever. Binder Twine awaV, away, down this year. Machine Oil from. 2 to 50c per gallon. ' v ' Falling-Top Bugg.es and Runabout Buggies, Stick Wagons, &c. Also Garden Tools of all kinds. If you want to save money you will call on W. H. Ncsbit. M'Connellsburg Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar Cures an Coughs, and expels Colds from the system by gently moving tbe bowels. millinery We are now ready to show you a full line of Full and Winter Milli nery Goods. We do not claim to have the largest line of any in the county; but we do clulm ..o have the Cheapest quality considered. Don't fail to come and see our goods before buying elsewhere. We can, and will, save you mon ey. Thanking the public for past patronage, I am yours for business Nellie Dawney, Hustontown, Pa. " (Successor to Annie K. Dawney. ) Itodol Dyspepsia Cure Digoats what you eat. LADI E S DR. La Franco's COMPOUND, Safe, Quick, Reliable Regulator Hniwrlor to other remwllw l1 at Iku irlcei. ('urn iihrniu,.ei1. SnrraruUy ""-d by ar VMXI.OOO Women. I'rli'e.VIS 'eilt, 1ni ttt.i. ur ly mull. ToiUlU'HiUI ft tiooklttt free. Ir. .franco, riilUdelphla., Fa OneninuteGouQhCuro For Cougha, Colds and Croup. JAYNE'S pXT rP'",p,VT A TTl Convenient to carry Willi you. Don't - X I"' Ith L J.-1 I I A rl I be wilhout it. A.-k y.'.urd,.n!pt. MILLINERY Closing Out Sale ! Advertisements ot closing out Sales are sometimes looked upon as simply a ui-of draw intf trade nud deposing or old stock.' THIS Is a Real Closing Out Sale I and a chance to buy goods for h is money than you have purchased them in McConnellsburg for yearn past or can for years toccme. The Sale starts DKCKM UKI I 4, JIM). and will continue until stock is disposed of. ' McConnellsburg's INew Furniture Store. Read this and be convinced that we have in our store the largest stock or selected FURNITURE and HOUSE HOLD FURNISHINGS that has ever beenin this coun ty, and at prices that will suit every body : Iron Beds green, blue and white, 2.30, $2.65, 3, HU.25, and up. Bed Springs both woven wire,, and coil, $2.30, $3.15, and 93.75. . Mattresses -excelsior, husk, cotton, etc,, $2 85, $3 10, 3.75 and $4. 3-plece Bedroom Suite, $15.50, $18.50 to $32.75. Chiffoniers, $10; Hall Hacks, 17: Side Boards, $12 to $20: Extension Tobies, 8-ft $0.25, $7.(15: H-ft., $4.55: Falling-leaf, $3.15. Dining-room and Kitchen Chairs, $3.75, $4, $5.75, C, $0.5(1, $7.80 per set. Rockers, $1.25, Anything you would like to have, and we don't have it in stock or mentioned in the above list, would be glad to have you call and select from our catalogue, and have same ordered at once. Thankin; you for your past pa tronage, and wishing your future trade, we are, Respectfully yours, Thos. B. Stevens & Son, EAST WATER ST. McCONNELLSliURG. OOOOOOOOOO Boots Boys' and Men 's Boots $1.50 to $1.75. Ladies' Felt Boots $1 .25 to$1.50. Men 's Felt Boots $2. OO to $2.35. Boys ' School Shoes $1 to $2. . Men 's Work Shoes $1.25 to $2. Men 's fVatsontown high Shoes $5. Ladies' Dress Shoes $1.25 to $2.50. Ladies' Fox-lined Shoes $1.25 to$l. 75. Men's Work Pants 75c to $1. Men's Corduroy Pants $1.50 to $2.50. Best Linen Corduroys $2.50. , Men's Work Coats $1.25 to $2. Men 's and Boys' Sweaters 2 5 c to $3. 25. A full line of General Merchandise s 8 always in STOCK. Highest Market price for Butter, Eggs and Poultry. G. J. Mellott. O .... . - Q ooooooooooo xxoooooxooooo . D Jr. JTUr V AMERICAN m -i. S..'...' REVIEWpfFCEVIEWS CAe more Alagazihes there are, the rr.ore Indispensable is he Review of Reticles p.iz.m:.t Roorr.::iT know t'wl tK;uaS iti uo1 'tr. n v' w. hi"f I 'n (rrfntd o tip that i couIJ not oiIktvimo luu'i 1 rd u c i I. lltv rt bid t1 oui'!,lii.J via,, i.u n.alurr low w.dcly iiseif iiJi cUctte, le -M lice uIa i.4q ui it;, tcmnnr." WE WANT A REPRESENTATIVE IN EVERY TOWN TO TAIvE 'JDCC;;:?T1CN3 ONE O." CUR REPRESe.TATIVrS MAKES $50 a vr.r.:c tiie'yf.:; round we pay t: -:r. largest commission in the MAGAZINE FIELD I NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY. YOU CAN MAIvE A S.-rE INCOMS AT HOME AND BUILD UP A PERMANENT BUSINESS. WRITE AT ONCE Till: REVIEW OP REVIEWS COMPANY 13 Atf'-OR. PMlCK. Kw'V W.HIK lucBiaiiuaru eougn ana com cure ror over 75 years now conies also in a be wilhout it. ja6 ALMANAC Mayc Johnston, West Water Street, McConnellsburg, Pt iM.45, $1.75, $1.1)8, $2.05: Child' Honk ers and High Chairs: Heed Hockers, $4.75, $5.55, $5.75, and ti.5(. Couches, $il.25 to $12: Bed Lounges. $11.1)8; Cots, 1.5D and $1.70. Five-piece Parlor Suite, upholstered in Silk Dumusk, $20. Stands, 75, !)5, and $1.25. Kasels, 50 and 05c. Mirrors French Plate, 85, f 1.90 and $5.50. Pictures and Frames, $1 to $1.75 Window Blinds, 10 to 22c. Ten piece Toilet sets, $3.25 and f l.15. OOOOOOOOOOOOOO Shoes 1 ' MONT-1LY - V t !. m TO 25c Ak yiur dnua'iKt. D I V I'Kl.I.,' Wril. ly Kr IVJayitv & Sim, 1'lnliid.lpl.i. Come To The Irwin Store Make Your Christmas A Merry One Now is the time to get the best and get it to suit. Our stock of HOLIDAY GOODS is large and complete. IVe want your business and our low prices will make your Christmas buying easy. Fancy China in German, French and Japa nese makes. Lamps and Glassware; Cut Glass, Silver plated Ware and Novelties, Watches, Clocks, and Jewelry; Books, Toys, Pictures, and Games. Groceries and Fancy Candies. All makes of Sewing Machines. Come to see us we can save you money. The Irwin Store. JOHN A, IRWIN, MeConnellsburg Pa. ROUSS RACKET STORE. Some Prices For December and January Just received a nice line of ladies' and men's handkerchiefs. Ten dozen men's at 2 for Tic; also ludies' at 2 for 5c, and Die nicest 5-cent handkerchief for ladies and men that you ever did see. In ladies' hose, we have just received JO do.en more of those heavy H ewe-lined black, at 2 for 25c., and the extra-heavy boys' at 23 and 2Tc. We are in line shape to serve your wants in foot-wear. We have them from 10 cents to H. (Call and be convinced. ) Prices on Neverslip horse shoes, ready to drive : No. 1, IliV:. a set; No 2, "lie. a set; No. 3, 80c.; No. 4, 8c.; and No. 5, l.lXi a set. Com pare these prices with others. Tinware! Tinware! Lanterns, 45, (ii, and SOe. These are all Diets goods. No. 1 Dash and Blizzard, 80c.; B-qt. pray enameled preserving kettles, 2:tc.; 8-4 1 , 33c; 10-eit. Tin Buckets, 10, 15, 1!, and 20 cents. Wo still have some of thse good 50 lb. Lard Cans at 33c , and just got another lot of those Wash Boilers at 6!) and 85e. Cobbler sets with hammer, 2 pks. of nails, 3 Awls, hasps 3 lasts, and Stand and a Kuife, all for 45c. Tin Dishpans IS 25, 2!i, and 3(lc I'ie Plates 2 for 5c., and 3 for 1V. Dippers at all prices. Milk Strain ers !c. Plush double Lap 1 lobes 2. 15 and $3 25. Horse Bla-kets J5e, $1 25, $l.li0, 92 25 and $2.(10. See our new lot of Overcoats and Suit. Men's Overcoats $3 45 to 7.!K). Galvanized Tubs 40, 45, 50, and 55e Bugev Whips, 5, 8, 10, 15, 20, 25, 32, 38, 42, and (iOc , each. Wa;on Whips blacksnake, 75 and 8.3c. We have a nice line of Fascinators, Mittens, Gloves, and, in fact, almost everything you would want for substantial Christmas presents. We are very busy, but not to busy to wait on customers. Call: let us show you what we have. O yes; felt boots $1.75, $2, $2 20, and $2.05 HULL & BENDER, Proprietors. OPEN LETTER FROM Geo. W. Reisner & Co. To our patrons and the public generally ; We have just received the LARGEST LOT OF MEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTHING we have ever bought. The STYLES are Strictly UP-TO-DATE, and the QUALITY and PRICE are strictly all right. We want you to see our suits before you buy. Our SHOES FOR FALL AND WINTER are now coming in and will be ready for you very soon. These we want you to see. As EARLY AS MAY, we bought our Cotton Blankets, Outings, Flannelettes, Sc., and can say to you that we can sell you these goods AT LEAST 2 CENTS A YARD CHEAPER THAN LAST YEAR, and in some of them more. For early fall serving, we have the goods. Very respectfully, G. I. Reisner $ w McCom?. nr
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