est a i x i 11 7 v.. VOLUME 11 MeCONNELLSBURG, PA., NOVEMBER 25, 1909. NU3IBER D. W. FRAKER Drtcrlbei Kis Trip Last Summer From Hit North Dakota Home to That of Hi! Father at Fort Littleton. Being prevailed upon bv friends and relatives to furnish a little intelligence by writing them, I will impose on the space of the News as a medium in giv lcg them a little retrospective idea of my appreciation of my trip and visit this last Bummer, when I spent a few weeks in the unsurpassed society of my P'ul ton county friends. Of course, you must use your imagination on the contents of my epistle concerning contrasts and comparisons between the treeless prairies of North Dako ta, and the rugged 'and forest covered regions of Fulton county, which goes to make up its share of the great Trans montaine re gion of the Appalachian High lands, and one must consider Geographical features and con ditions to harmonize' with com pansnns in the above mentioned sections as to scenic beauty and agricultural resources, and ad vantages. As one boards an East bound train in northern Dakota, his eye falls on the natural spectacles that fall to view, as well as to the improvement of the country, both rural and towuhfe. As he speeds bis way onward, he takes note of the green fields adorned on every hand with growing crops, pecu liarly adapted and especially im- ressed by the extent of view spread out before him here a na tural stream is f ringed with a na tural growth of trees; occasion ally a lake of modest dimensions lies placidly blinking in the sun shine, or stirred to silvery ripples by winds or breeze, and more oft en in the older, settled parts of the State, a transplanted grove of trees beautifully arranged in regular rows, gives variety to scene about the homes in the towns, as well as on the farms. After crossing the famous Red River of the North, whose banks are skirted with a vigorous growth ot timber, one enters in to a more wooded country, in the renowned Lake region of Minne ota. Wending onward through our sister state, we come to the great gateway of the Northwest, bi. Paul and Minneapolis, which retains a historical as well as an early legendary lore, especially the Falls ot Minnehaha.,sanctified by the Song of Hiawatha, by the children's poet, Henry W. Long- leilowjthe great St Anthony's alls on the Mississippi are here, famous as an Indian rendezvous. Old m song and story, they being HKened to the Spirit Manitou, as we "giver of the ereat waters.' Here at these falls is to be found one of the greatest milling Indus tries In the world one mill mak log as much as 20,000 barrels of flour per day, the St. Anthony Palls furnishing a superabun dance of power, as much as 40,- wo horses pullinsr at once. Ihe Cities, of ennrae. are at the neaa of navigation: consequently, on this account, and the nearness the great wheat fields of the northwest, and lumber reelons. attributed the reason for the cities becoming great manufac turing and commercial centers. Leaving these we eniov a trin down along the left bank of the Mississippidown along close the river's very edge, far below the great towering bluffs that the Father of Waters has been so many ages rendering more gi gaotlo and imposing. For 800 miles to Savannah, 111.; we enjoy Jn greatest scenic view to be 'und in all the treat Mississippi Valley. Then we turn Eastward through the rich agricultural state of Illinois, and on our way Chicago, the appearance of the c'Ps attracts attention. It is the last of J one. The oats are oeginmg to turn yellow, and; the corn looks yellow and pony. Up " northern Dakota, oats was oout six inches high, wheat wot the same, barley just oom- Autuma Weddings, ' Hebner Mougket. In the Lutheran parsonage, Buck Valley, Nov. 10, 1909, John Hebner and Mrs. Susan Morgret (nee Holly) were united in mar riage according to the law ot Penn sylvama, and the prescribed form ulaof the Evangelical Lutheran church. After the ceremony the bride and groom returned to their home where they, together with a num ber of friends, enjoyed an excel lent supper and a magnificent serenade. Mr. Hebner is one of Buck Valley's good farmers and a well to do citizen. Being a wid ower since February, 1905, Mr. Hebner has been under deep con viction for some years, and is now happily converted to the import ant fact that it is not good for man to be alone. May their lives be long and happy together. Ful ton Republican. Layton Wink. At the Lutheran parsonage in this place last Wednesday even ing, by the pastor, Rev. J. C. Fas sold, Mr. Alfred S. Layton, son of Aaron and Mary Layton, of Whips Cove, was united in mar riage to MissLillie Wink, of Bel fast township. The groom is an energetic you eg farmer, and the bride 's one of Fulton county's successful school teachers. The Nfws extends to the worthy young couple its heartiest con gratulations. Sitting around the store stove disputing the quuestion of who found the North Pole, will not contribute a single chunk toward the filling of the ice house. Benjamin Edward Black. Benjamin Edward Black, a son of Edward Black, of Dublin Mills, died at the home of his parents last Saturday, aged 15 years, 8 months and 26 days. The cause qJ his death was typhoid fever, from whichhe suffered six weeks. He was born at Mt. Savoy, Feb ruary 24, 1894, and was buried at Center M. E. church on Sunday,' November 21, 19C9, the Rev. Har ry Moyer conducting the servi ces. ing up. We speed on. Here a fine tract of timber dots the prairie. We cross railroad tracks at angles and rigbtangles. Where do they stretch to in every direo tion? Here we cross a river oc casionally. " Soon we are ap proaching the great Metropolis of the west, as well as the great est lake port. As we roll into the Union Depot yards, my heart gives a bounding thrill of joy. There's a train waiting to pull me out that has Pennsylvania written the whole length of the car. How inviting and assuring the good old Keystone name lm plies. It is beyond the power of language to relate. How many people seem to be here! where are they all going? Surely, they are not traveling just because I am; at least, they are not going the same direction; for, see, there they hurry through the gates to go west, over the same road I came on. All night finds me covering the distanco over the states of Indiana and Ohio and the next morning I break the fast in Columbus, the Capital City of Ohio, and the same afternoon 1 arrived in Pittsburg. I slid out to Pitcairn to see my friends and cousins, 1 am tender ed royal welcome and hospitality, I'm anxious to get home, and the next day at 12:01 p. m., I board one of the elegant express trains bound for New York, would 'nt go to New York though. Mt. Union is the jumping off place for me. I make connections to board a train on the E.-B.T. Uy. The people seem so much more so ciable than anywhere all along on my trip. I stand on the rear platform and drink in the sights and scenes as nearer and nearer home 1 get, when Three Springs rushes around the bend to meet me. I feel better still an hour or two by team across the ridges and valleys bringing me nearer nearer home But what a feeling descends on oue's spirit. 1 am back where I was fifteen years ago in my memory, as well as my neighbor hood. A lump slips up in my throat; I can hardly speak. Thero is a change that no reparation can be applied, and hearts must speak when hps are dumb. But then I am at Home. D, W, Frakeb. LAIDItf. Miss Lydia Mumma, of Hus- tontown, is spending some time visiting friends and relatives in this place. B. F. Price and son Floyd, who are employed at Kearney, spent Sunday at home. Miss Nora Ritchey, who has had employ ment in McConnells- burg, during the summer, is spending a couple we?ks at horap. After having been employed at Gracey a couple weeks, Miss Myrtle Price relumed home last Saturday. Those who, spent Sunday at Jonas Lake's were: Mrs. M. E. Stevens, Misses. Clara Laidig, Lydia Mumma, Sara Laidig, Rose Houpt, Mabel Laidig and Roy Laidig. Miss Rose Houpt, of McCon nellsburg, is employed at Mrs. M. E. Stevens. NEW GRENADA. Mrs. John Thomas is seriously ill with erysipelas on her face. Martha Black, of Ribertsdale, has been suffering with throat af fection. She went to Hunting don and had one tonsil removed, and the other burned out. She is improving slowly. Fred Lodge, of Brush Creek, teacher of No. 3 school in Wells, accompanied Dr. Campbell last Saturday on a trip over the Broad top coal fields, sightseeing, lie, also, visited friends in New Gre nada. G. W. Coulter and wife, daugh ter Maude, and son Paul all of Edgewood. Pa., are visiting among the Cunninghams. The father and son and daughter run the P. R R. ticket office at their home, George has been in the employ of thePennsv for SOyears. Harry Gym ens has finished his summer's work with S. P. Metzler, and gone to his home at Decorum, Pa. William Dick, who formerly lived with Samuel Hoop Is now at Metzlers', working on the farm. Mrs. John Bergstresser, of Waterfall, spent Sunday with friends in New Grenada. Harry Gaster and wife are vis iting the latter's parents near Dane. James and Chloe Grissinger, near McKinleyville, visited their uncle Harry Gaster, here last Sunday. Howard Everhart, of Wood vale, was a visitor in our city last Sun day. Charles Thomas and family, of Saltillo, drove up Saturday even ing aud remained until Sunday evening with his parents, J. W. Thomas and wife. John M. Houck was confined to the house last week with throat trouble. He is able to be out again. The lecture in Bethel last Sat urday night by Rev. Collins, of Or bison la, was one of the grand est treats in that line that we have ever heard. The. subject was "The HouseTbat Jack Built.' The church was full of eager, at tentive listeners, aud we dare say everyone got more than was com ing to him., The reverend gentle man preached a very interesting sermon on Sunday morning at Bethel; ho also preached in Wells Valley church in the afternoon, and at Wood vale at night Among those from a distance Sunday morning, at Bethel serv ices, we noticed Mr. and Mrs, Wo, Laidig and Dr. and Mrs. II C. McClain, ot Hustontown, Pa. Subscribe tor the "News;1 only 11.00 a year. IN SCOTLAND. Miss Wlshart Tells of the Kindness Shown by Her New Friends, the Henrys. The News of the 11th, inst, told of Miss Alice Wishart's leav ing New York for India, on the 16th of October, and her voyage across the Atlantic. The letter this week tells of her stay ia Scot land. Ed. October 25. Here 1 am in the land of our forefathers, in the comfortable home of a new friend writing to you beside a cozy open hre! It was my good fortune to make the acquaintance of the Henrys whom I mentioned in a previous letter warm friends of Missions they are, who for the sake of the cause I represent, insisted that instead of going to a hotel, I come with them, which I was pleased to do. Their home is most pleasantly situated near the Unio of Glas gow, and they possess all one could wish in worldly goods; but what is still better, a Christ-like spirit which expresses itself in most practical aud beautiful ways The first sight of Scotland I had was yesterday morning when we entered the Clyde, and steam ed up past the island of Arran and Goats Fell, a fairly high dour looking peak, with cascades tum bling down its sides, and mottled over with dried heather and bracken. It was misty and cold, but Mr. Henry took me out op deck before breakfast to point out the places of interest all along the way up the clydo to Greenoch. It was not in the least disappoint ing as I feared it might be. On the right bank were soft green fields so unusual at home this time of year interspersed with tiny settlements which look like neat little villages in a picture book with here and there a hand seme place belonging to Sir. Somebody-or other, the landlord and patron of the parish. Run ning up between purple peaks and promotories were wind swept Locks, which I fancy must be blue and smiling when the sun shines, but look fierce and stern with the ram dashing across then. By the time we reached Greenoch, the sun was trying to come out. The tide was out, also; so, instead of going on to Glasgow by boat, we were trans ferred to a tender, taken on shore, and out by tram. The customs officials were very easy my trunks were not even opened. My suit case was lost in the shuffle, but appeared this morn ing Id good condition. All our heavy baggage was sent on board the "Masailia" so we will have no further anxiety about that. All the Salon passengers were sent up first-class, and we had a mer ry time until we arrived at the Glasgow station at 12:80. 1 had planned to put up at The Waverly, a nice quiet hotel, well recommended for Americans, but when the Henrys found out from their eldest sons, who came to the station to meet them, that all was well at home, they at once said, "You are going home with us!" etc., etc., and I could not resist their dindly cordiality, as It was so real and sincere. I felt at home at once, and proceeded to take a heavy cold after dinner a thing I had escaped so far; so M s. Henry put me to bed with a hot water bottle, and bundled up like an Esquimo. I was made stay there until this morning at 10 o'clock. Absolutely every thing was done for my comfort that could be ' done, aud I am saved another siege once more. A dainty tray was brought In at tea time, and hot lemonade at night, an open fire in the grate made the room pleasantly warm and all this kindness because I have the good fortune to be a missionary. Surely it was a case of "I was a stranger, and ye took me in," and an: "Inas much," as well. This morning I am busy with letters, and this afternoon Mr. Local Institute. The second educational meet ing of Union township was held at Falrviow school, Friday even ing, November 12, 1909. The questions discussed were: 1. Supplementary work, amount of, value of, and where prepared; 2. Moral training and character building; 0. Uow to teach reading to obtain the best results? Teachers present were: Ella Barton, Ada Barton, Lucy Peigh tol, Thomas Truax, and Lewis Stahle, all took an active part in the institute. Dr. McKibbin was also present and gave us a yery interesting and instructive talk. The institute adjourned to meet at Zacks Ridge School in the near future. Ada Rarton, secretary. SALUVIA. The corn huskers have about all returned to their homes now, and are quite busy laying in a good supply of pork and buck wheat cakes for the winter. Harvey Strait, , our successful young farmer, has been quite busy hauling limestone during the past three weeks. Emory Hessler had the mis fortune to lose a valuable cow last week. Myrtle Mellott is spending a few days in Everett this week. Mrs. J. W. Mellott, Mrs. Gold ie Brant and daughters Myrtle, Toledo, and Dorthy of Johnstown, Pa., spent several days last week in the home of the former's broth er Fernando Decker, near Salu via. Delia Deshcng has been em ployed a few weeks at tLe home of Leon Hocken smith's. Leon is singing "a charge to keep have I." Its a girl. Lee Decker and George Ensley were quite busy last week move ing Dick Mellott from Geo. Sipes' tenant house to L. C. Manns house on Sideling Hill mountain, Go for the deer now, Dick. Quite a number of our young folks attended the institute at Morton's Point last Friday even ing. D. S. Mellott has been confined to his room lor some time, on ac count of a fall one evening as he was getting ready for bed. There were no bones broken, but he was pretty badly shaken up. John A. Mellott who has spent the past three years in Deshler, Ohio, has returned to his native land, and spent last Saturday with his father D. S. Mellott who lives with his daughter Mrs. F. Decker. John says he has not seen a squirrel since he went west; but expects tit kill squir rels and deer both now. Sebert Barton, of Crystal Springs, spent Saturday and Sun day on this side of the mountain. We are all glad to hear that Daily Strait who has been at Bal tlmore in the hospital for several weeks, is getting along finely. Miss Cora Strait was among the shoppers in McConnellsburg last Saturday. Rev. Bryner, of McConnells burg, was the gueqt of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Strait last Sunday. The bang, bang, bang, of the hunters' guns is not heard so much during the last few days. Some of them have left the moun tain and are now making a still hunt nithe valley for dear. Some fellows would rather strangle a dear than a deer. Henry is taking me to see the Art Gallery and the Unio. Wednesday, Miss McCunn will come up from Greenoh, wher she is staying with cousins, and we will spend the day in Edinburgh, then, on to Liverpool to catch our bo it Thursday for the long part of our voyage! We landed here on the 24th Instead of the 20th thus giving us more time in Scotland. My first impresuons are not happy and favorable, and I know how glad you will all be to hear of the kindness which I have received at the hands of comparative strangers yet not' strangers, but "brethren in Christ" AUCB E. WlSHAHT. Surprise Party. Some people think the number 13 is a hoodoo, but the 13th day of November was one of the most pleasant days ot the month for Mrs. Elizabeth Brumbaugh, of Licking Creek townshiip, as well as for a larg3 number of her friends. Mrs. Brumbaugh had been away from ber home, and when she returned on the day above mentioned, she found that her friends and neighbors had just taken complete possession of her domicile from garret to cellar, and were just making themselves at home. They did not chase her away, however, but gave her a most hearty welcome, and wish ed her seventy-one more "happy returns." Did you ever hear of a surprise party where a big feed was not served ? And this was no excep tion, lor the folks had come pre pared, and when dinner time came, there was a lay out that would make the mouth of Dry Run water. After dinner every body played ball until time to go homo. The names of those pres ent are: C. M. Sipe and wife, Henry Sipe, wife and baby, Frances Tru ax, R. P. Deshong and wife, Clara Decker, Florence Wink, Wishart Decker and wife, Gilbert Desh ong, wife and son Floyd, Lorey Schooley and wife, Mack Sipe, wife and baby, Dick Schooley and wife, Cleveland Strait and wife, May Lake and children, Sarah Funk, Mrs. J. A. Mellott and son Marshal; Ally, Ciyde, and Pleas ant Deshong; Mary, Helen, Dotte and Becky Jaue Deshong; Dollie, Verlie, Leuora, Itegiua, and George Decker; Ethel Schooley, Clemie and Vernon Schooley; Maurice, Clyde, Charley, Wilbur, Owen, Lester and Baltzer Sipe; Rebecca, Anna, Helen, Lulu, Em ll, Mary, Clara, Jessie, and May Sipe; Mrs. Nevin Laidig and daughters Margaret and Helen; Mrs. Alice Sipe, and Mrs. EBie Sipe. WATERFALL. Wh are having another flour famine, the result of the continu ed dry spell. Floyd Shaw and wife and two children, of Tyrone, are visiting Fred's father, Mr. Lewis Shaw. Butchering is in full swing now. A little earlier this year than usual, but on account of the out of sight price of corn. Miss Velna Alloway and Miss Jessie Cutchill were guests in the home of W. R. Berkstresser last Sunday. That same old stork left an eleven pound boy at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Knepper last Thursday. All the City hunters north of Jimmy Lyon's have returned to their respective homes, they not having committed any depreda tions, nor worked harm to their fellow man. W. R. Berkstresser and wife were visitors in the home of Dav id Laidig and wife last Sunday. Howard Barnett and children spent last Sunday at 7. B. Barn ett's. Isaac Baker and wife called at William Knepper's last Sunday to offer congratulations. James Birnett has purchased the John A. Black farm for $1, 200.00. John Shaw entertained & back load of people from Hustontown last Sunday. Charley Cutchall ts operating a draw limekiln near Throe Springs. ' A fire on Sideling Hill mount ain north of the State Road, de strcyed a lot of timbor last Sun day. Bruce Lauderbaugh, of Mer cersburg, bought the Rinehart "Fruit Farm" Between the Gap and Mercersburg last Saturday afternoon at public sale in Cham bersburg, for $01.75 an acre. The farm contained 212 acres. The 182-acre farm was sold to Geo. A. Stewart, of Sbippena burg, for 26 50 an acre. ABOUT PEOPLE YOU KNOW Snapshots at Their Comings and Goings Here for a Vacation, or Away for a Restful'Outing. NAMES OP VISITORS AND VISITED Mrs. Peter Scheidleman spent Sunday with Miss Katie Fore. Mr. and Mrs. W. II. Heefner, of Hiram, spent last Friday in McConnellsburg ou business. Nora Vallance and Annie Harr spent Saturday and Sunday visit mg relatives and friends at Hus tontown. M. V. Croraer.spent last week very pleasantly with relatives and friends at Fort Littleton and Burnt Cabins. Frank Fore and wife of Markes, Franklin county, spent from Fri day evening until Saturday even ing with Daniel E. Fore, Esq. Miss Annie A. Ott, of Tod town ship, left Friday for Altoona, where she will spend the holidays with her sister, Mrs. George II. Knotts. Misses Jessie Shimer and Em ma Doyle, of this place, arc spend lug a week or two in the home of the former's sister, Mrs. Casper Worley at New burg. Mrs. Bessie Pheil and her sister-in-law, Miss Emma Pheil, of Williamson, were visiting Mrs. Pheil's grandfather, Daniel E. Fore, Esq., last weak. Local Institute. Th9 third local institute of Tod township was held at Knobsville last Friday evening. The meet ing was called to order by the teacher Blanche O. Peck, after which the president, Mr. Peigh tal, presided. The topics for dis cussion were as follows: 1. Li brary; value of; how obtained, and how conducted. 2. Phonetic spell ing; tow taught to obtain desired results? 3. Duties ot directors, patrons and teacher. These sub jects were well discussed aud some very good suggestions giv en. The following teachers were present: Mary Ott, Nell Barmont, A. D. Peightel, Blauche O. Peck, Ethel Cisney, Dotte Deshong, Robert Cromer, D. K. Chesnut, John Woodcock, and Levi P. Mor ton. The discussions were inter spersed by literary work by the school. The large number pres ent showed their interest in edu cational work by excellent order and attention. The institute adjourned to meet at McGovern's school, December 17, 1909. Blanche O. Peck, Secretary. Fall Spraying and Pruning. A number of requests for in formation in regard to fall spray ing and fall pruning reached Pro lessor H. A. Surface, State Zo ologist of Pennsylvania, recently. The following reply to one of the letters received wil Ibe of inter est to owners of orchards overy where. "Replying to your letter ask ing If you must spray this fall for scale insects, I beg to say that it is not necessary to spray in the fall, but it youi- trees are much infested, it is better to spray both fall and spring. If my trees were not badly infested. I should spray only in the spring when the buds are swelling, I consider this the best time of the year to spray, and, of course, the boiled lime sulphur wash, either commercial or homemade, is my choice of material. "In regard to fall pruning I can say that this is as good as spring pruning, the pruning be ing done at any time when the leaves are off. If you will prune your trees this fall, you can then spray them at any time during the fall, winter or spring, and have good results in killing the scale. Thoroughness of spray ing is necessary, and it will bo easier for you to do a complete job after the trees are 'pruned than before. Also, pruning helps to pot vigor into that part of the tree which remains,"
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