an Nm writ in Mm mrn ti wnvw The Sheets Stage Line takes you to Mercers burR for 60 cents. Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Lynch re turned home Monday after hav ing spent a week very pleaeanily in Philadelphia. 50 cents pays the fare one way between McConnellsburg and Mercer sburg. Sheets stage line. A first class double-bit ae is not picked up every day for 65 cents. Read the Racket Store's new advertisement and find out bow it "can be did." HIDES. James Sipes & Soni. pay the highest market price for beef hides at fieir butcher shop in McConnellsburg, also highest price paid for calf skins, sheepskins and tallow. The usual After-Holiday reduc tion sale is on at J. K. Johnston's Btore, and it will be to your ad vantage to read their advertise ment, and get in before it is too late. There was a wool-pickin' at Jimmy Lyons' at West Dublin last Friday, and those present had a jolly good time. The Walnut Grove campmeet lng will be continued under an Association to be organized by Kev. I. A. MacDannald, Ship pensburg, Pa. This step has been taken in order that tent- i J i i i i riifinrn unci rnnrnnoa nnnnornan may be protected. . J F. W. McGuire, Saxton, Pa. Our jolly good friend D. A. Black, of Taylor township, was in town a day or two this week entwining digits with his numer ous friends. Best for coughs and colds is Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syr up. It moves the bowels freely yet gently and thereby drives the cold from the system. It stops the cough. Children like it pleasant. to take. Sold by Trout's drug store. Mr. Alien Cutchall, of Three Springs, has in his possession a clock over a hundred years old. It is a valuable relic, and the ancient time-piece is highly prized by its owner. YouH feel better after taking DeWitt's Little Early Risers, the safe, sure, pleasant, gentle little liver pills. If you would be sure of good results, insist on DeWitt's Carbolized Witch llazol Salve, the original It is good for big cuts or little ones, small scratches or bruises, or big ones, but it is es pecially good for piles. Sold by Trout's drug store. COURT PROCEEDINGS. Sale Register. Thursday, February 24. C. R. Shore, intending to remove from the County, will sell at his rest dence at Clear Ridge, household goods and other articles. - Sale begins at 10 o'clock, and a credit of six months will be given on all sums more than five dollars. Tuesday, March 15. P. Schei delman intending to quit farming will sell at bis residence on the James Henry farm about a half mile north of Knobsville, horses, cattle, farming implements, and other articles. Sale begin at 10 o'clock. Friday, March 18 J. F. John ston intending to quit farming will sell at his residence 41 miles south of McConnellsburg, a large lot of valuable horses, cattie, farming implements, corn, &c. Sale will begin at 10 o'clock. A. L. Wible, auctioneer. FINEST PICTURES FOK N,A. READERS Pfaotorravure Reproduction! Ottered Next Sunday for Almost Nothlag, An unusual offer is being made to its readers , by The North American in next Sunday's pa per. Through the medium of a coupon the paper will give to art lovers the opportunity to secure a real photogravure of Luke Fildos' celebrated painting, "The Doctor." Photogravures have heretofore sold at high prices and have been luxuries available only to those of means. Through special ar rangement with those who con trol the process by which these artistic works may be printed in large quantities, The North Amer icao will furnish copies of "The Doctor," on flee are paper, 22x28 inches in size, for 10 cents in cash and a coupon cot from the paper lor Sunday, January 30. A copy of the picture has al ready been received by the edi tor of this paper. It is indeed a work of the highest artistic merit Took About Three Hours Tuesday to Clear Docket. Usual Orphans' Court Business. Court convened at ten o'clock Tuesday morning with President Judge S. Mc. Swope, and Asso ciates David T. Hum bertand John Wesley Hoop on the bench. In the estate of Wm. P. Gor don, late of Bethel township, de ceased, there was a return of in quest, ana on motion same was confirmed and rule on heirs awarded. Return of inquest in estate of Samuel E. Robinson, deceased, and on motion, same was confirm ed, and rule on heirs awarded. In re estate of Nathan B. Hanks, Esq., deceased, petition of J. Grant Hanks and Wm. C. Hanks executors for order to sell real estate of testator. Decree made upon executors giving bond in the sum of $20,000.00 to be up proved by the Court Estate of H. K. Mellolt, late of Licking Creek township, deceas ed. Inventory of property set apart to his widow. Approved, and the same ordered to be re corded, unless exceptions be filed within 20 days. Petition of W. R. Daniels, exe cutor of Hon. John Daniels, late of Bethel township, deceased, for decree of specific performance of contract Ordered and decreed that the executor execute and tender to Mrs. Ellen Mellott a deed for real estate described in petition, and that said Mrs. Ellen Mellott, upon tender of deed, pay the sum of $2300.00. Estate of Hiram Wink. Pati tion of widow to withdraw her election to take under the will of her late husband. Permission granted. In same estate, widow's appraisement under act of April 1, 1909. withdrawn. Estate of Catherine Cutchall, a lunatic. Report of auditor to pass on exceptions, and to make distribution of funds in hands of Committee, tiled January 8, 1910. Confirmed unless exceptions be tiled within ten days. Petition of taxpayers of Taylor township for permission to vote at tha next February election up on the question of work or money roak tax. Petition read and filed and election as prayed for au thorized. Estate of C. C. Bender, late of McConnellsburg, deceased. Re turn of order of sale of real estate confirmed. Report of viewers of a road in Belfast township. Report that the proposed road is not neces sary. Report ordered to be filed. Report of viewers to vacate a road in Belfast township. The viewers reported in favor of va cating the road. Ordered filed. Estate of John K. Woodcock, deceased. Report of auditor hied January 7th. Same referred back to auditor by agreement of counsel. Estate of Maria Stigers, de ceased. Rule on Heirs. Heirs having been called in open court, and no one appearing to take the real estate at appraised value, it was ordered that the real estate be sold by Wm. B. Stigers, trus tee, upon his giving bond in the sum of $6,000.00 same to be ap proved by the Court . , Estate of Margaret Henry, de ceased. Report of auditor con firmed. Petition of citizens of Thomp son township presented asking an election to change the system of collecting road tax. Court au thorized an election as prayed for. Liquor licenses were granted to Harry Hamil, of the City Ho tel, and to George Rexroth, of the Fulton House both of McCon nellsburg; to Charles W. Whit sell, of the Wilt House, Fort Lit tleton, and to R. W. B rod beck, of the Mansion House, Burnt Cabins. A WRETCHED MIST A II Er to endure the itching, painful dis tress of Piles. There's no need to. Listen:' "I suffered much from Piles," writes Will A. Marsh, of Siler City, N. C, "till I got a box of Backlen's Arnica Salve, and was soon cured." Burns, boils, ulcers, fever sores, eczema, cuts, chapped - hands, chilblains, vanish before it 25c. at Trout's drug store. Mrs. G. W. Reisner, is visiting her mother, Mrs. Dalbey at Yeadon, Pa. A. COMPLETE LIBRARY In One Volume. ON SALE AT All NEWS STANDS 171LL tell you something about everything; and everthlng about a (Treat many things; the army and na vy, population of countries, States and cities, the new tariff, the 1910 cen sus, progress ot Panama Canal work, census of Cuba, prosecution ot trusts, party platforms of 1909, rise in prices of principal commodities, aerial navi gation in 1909, Polar exploration In 1909 discovery of the North Pole, growth of the United States, Sipty first Congress, about wars, sporting events, weights and measures, univer sities and colleges, religious orders in the United States, debts of nations, weather, forecasts, fatality tables, commerce, taxes, moneys, banking, in surance, secret societies, prohibition movement in 1909, report of national commissions on country life and con servation of natural resources and 10,000 Other Facts & Figures of everyday interest to everybody. No merchant, farmer, laborer, busi ness man, housewife, school boy or girl should be without a copy of this greatest compendium of useful infor mation ever set in type. - On sale everywhere 25c. ( west of Buffalo and Pittsburg, 30c.). By mail. 35c. Address Press Publishing Co., Pulitzer Building, New York City. W. M. COMERER, agent for IHh'GEISER MANUFAC TURING COMPANY, BURNT CABINS, PA. for the sale of Traction and Portable Engines, Gaso line, Separators, Clo rerHullers, Saw mills, Sec. Engines on hand all the time. W. i B. Ranck, one of Bethel townships good fellows, was in town Monday night, and of course called at the News office and slipped a little coin into the print er's hand, and wished him a pros perousNew Year. Will knows how to make a new year prosper ous for the printer. DR. A. K. DAVIS, Hustontown, Pa. DENTAL WORK IN ALL ITS BRANCHES. Gold Crown and Bridge Work a Specialty. Teeth extracted positively without pain. AH Work Guaranteed. Will be in office from Thursday ev enlng until Monday morning of each week. FOR SALE Valuable Farm of 90 Acres. The undersigned offers at private sale the mansion farm of the late Samuel G. Gladfelter, situated near Oak Grove, Huntingdon county, Pa., 2 miles North of Waterfall and about S miles from Three Springs. The farm contains 90 acres, with fair build lngs, good orchard, and neverfalling water. It Is in sight of Oak Grove church and school house, adjoining lands of Daniel Bollnger, Joseph H. McClaln, Daniel Gladfelter, J. Cal Keith, and will be sold at a reasonable price and easy terms. For particulars call on the undersigned, one of the Ex ecutors, who resides near Zion M. E. church, or address him Three Springs, Pa., R. D. No. 1. Daniel Gladfelteb. Deo. 27, 1909. BUGGIES: ;BUGGIES , I have 'ust refilled my sheds with a fine lot of new Top Buggies, both factory and hand-made; ranging in price from 145 00 up to 175.00 for the best hand-made Mifflin burg buggy. My 115 buggy Is a good, strong, substan tial one that I will guarantee to give good satisfaction. I will sell on time to suit customers. It will pay you to examine my stock before you buy elsewhere. Thanking the public for past patronage and soliciting a continuance of their favors I am, Very truly yours, W . R . EVAN HUSTONTOWN, F. xxx-oooooooooooo Character olEYSKlDNEYCUllE Hakes Kidneys and Bladder Right It might be well to remember and always keep In mind that a well kept Bank Book will serve as a certificate of character for the young man or woman who la seeking a situ ation. Secure one of our Savings Pass Books to which we will add 3 Per cent Compound Interest. The First National Bank of McConnellsburg, Operates Under . the Strict Banking Laws of the United States Government. oooooooooooooooooc oooooo Extraordinary . BIG BARGAINS AT J. K. JOHNSTON'S. Men's Overcoats. Look these over. Surely, you will find some large values, and rather than carry them over to another season, we will close them out - BELOW COST. We still have a few RAIN COATS on which we can save you some money. There are still left a few LADIES5 GOATS that are going at & Great , Sacrifice. It has been our custom for years not to have any "left-overs" so that we may begin each season with fresh late style goods, and we mean to clear the deck at any price they shall go I Now, Is the time to get busy, if you want some of these goods; for there are always people who wait for Reduced prices, and then there is a rush. We have but a few Ladies1 Jacket Suits left. They will go to the first callers below cost. Yes, they will I Our line of , ... MEN'S AND BOYS' SUITS, are going at a bigger sacrifice than ever before. They must be cleared out to make room for the big stock of Spring Suits that will be in early. These, too, will go below cost. ' A f - We can still furnish you the Sanitary Full Fleeced Under wear at the old price? 35 cents. Plenty of good Shoes. Rub ber goods at last year's prices. Dry Goods and notions at old prices. '.'' ." Come Quickly. We mean business. . J. K. JOHNSTON. FULTON COUNTY BANK McConnellsburg, Fo. (ORGANIZED IN 1887.) EIGHTEEN STOCKHOLDERS all among the prominent business men of the County. The resources of this Bank now ar exceed any period in Ks ax existence. We Pay 3 Per Cent. Interest. Our customers value and "bank on" our security to depositors, aad our willingness and ability to assist them in every way consist ent with souad banking. More Than $300,000.00 Security to Depositors. W. II. NELSON, Cashier. DIRECTORS : J. Nelson Sipes, Chas. R. Spangler, A. U. Nace Wm. H. Nelson, J. F. Johnston, Walter M. Comerer, A. F. Baker Mrs. A. F. Little is closing out her entire stock of Hats and Feathers Regardless of Cost. This Means Just What It Says. Come Soon and Get Your Choice. McConnellsburg, Pa. AT HOLLINSHEAD'S Harrisonville, Pa. Note These Prices. Tin water pails ' 15 to 50c Galvanized pails 16c Galvanized Tubs ' 45c Butter bowls 50c Enameled dish pans 25c Tin basins 5 and 7c Fire shovels 5c Tin cups 3 for 5c Cedar tubs Cedar buckets 4-gal. churns Ladles Tin dish pans Enameled basins Milk strainers Brushes $1.00 16c. $2.25 10c 10 and 15c 10c 10 and 35c 10c Clothing- We hare a good' line of Men's and Boys' Overalls, Work Shirts, Cord Pants, Cord Coats. Men 's Underwear 75 to 85c, suit Ladies' Underwear SO to 90c. suit Misses' Union Suits 25c up. "Men's Plush Caps 40c. Boys' Plush Caps 30c. Boys' Cloth Caps lOc. Hardware Hand Saws- " 40cts. Simond Cross-cut Saws 5 1-2 ft $3. SO Butcher Knives lOc. Horse-shoe Nails 12 and 18c. Lanterns 50 75, 90c. and SI. OO 15 and 20c SOc Sl.OO 28c 70cto$2.5O Horse Shoes all Sizes, also the Nerer Slips. Oil Cloth 1 Sets per yard. Wagon-tire, Buggy-tire, Rims, Spokes, Etc.- Cow Chains Leather Halters Horse Collars Horse Pads Horse Blankets Our line of Ball Band and Straight line Rubbers and Overshoes, We think they are the best made, Also our Whole Stock Shoes . cannot be beat. Chil dren's $1.50, Misses' $1, , 76, Ladies' 2,00, Boys' 2.00, and 2.25, Men's 2.25 and 2.50. We al3o have Shoes from 1.25 up both Men's and Women's. them. ? ' m H. HOLLINSHEAD. Come and see A FULTON COUNTY NET7S in tho pooplo'p paper. 0LOO & Year in AdvrJico.
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