7 VOLUME 13 McCONNELLSMJRG, PA., DECEMBER 7, 1911. NUMBER 12 GONE ON BEFORE. G Newton Hoke 87 Thomas B Cromwell 8G George C Tutwiler 86 Mrs J W Hoop 81 Rachel Hart 77 David R Powell 65 John R Black 65 Henry Huston 62 Mrs John T Laley 56 Mrs John Raker 52 Mrs Elmer Snyder 50 J Clark Barton 49 Miss Tena Sipes 35 Jessie Mellott ) 8 Wm Lester Mellott 3 George Newton Hoke. At the advanced age ot 87 years 6 months, and 4 days, George Newton Hoke, a represenative of one of Fulton county's oldest and most highly esteemed families, passed peacefully to his final rest at his home In this place on Wed nesday evening, November 29, 1911. The funeral, conducted by his pastor, Rev. John M. Diehl, of the Presbyterian church, as sisted by Rev. J. L. Grove, of the United Presbyterian church, took place at 2 o'clock, Saturday afternoon, and interment was made in the family lot in the graveyard at the Presbyterian church in McConnellsburg. The deceased was a son of George and Mary Bond Hoke, and was born in McConnellsburg, May 25, 1824. His father was a prosperous tanner, operating a tannery just at the west end of the bridge at the west end of town. He owned and lived on the farm now owned by D. A. Washabaugh, and owned also the McGovem farm, the Jared Pitt man farm and the Newton Hoke farm in Ayr township. G. Newton IIoKe was married on the 29th of October, 1846 to Miss Elizabeth Adaline Morrow, of McConnellsburg. His fath er at that time divided the Jared Pittman , farm, giving the farm now owned by Conrad Glazier to G. Newton, and the balance of the farm, now the Pittman farm, to John 13. Hoke. During the summer of 1847, Mr. G. Newton Hoke erected the house and barn on the part of the farm given to him, and resided there until a few years ago, when he removed to town. A few months ago he sold the farm to its present owner, Conrad Glazier. To Mr. Hoke and his wife Mary Bond were born five children, four of whom died in early child hood. Abigail, who was born in 1849, died in 1878. Mary Bond Hoke dying in 1853, Mr.Hoke, m 1858, was married to Miss Maria L Spoer.of McConnellsburg. To this union were born seven chil dren, five of whom are living, namely, Clara, wife of John B. Runyan, McConnellsburg; Wil liam E., residing in Montgomery county, Pa.; John McMurrain, Collbran, Colo.; Misses Mary and Gertrude, at home. The deceased is survived by one sister, Mrs. Margaret, widow of' the late Judge Jere Porter, residing in Wellington, Kansas. Thomas B. Cromwell. . Having passed the eighty-sixth mile post along the journey of hfa. Mr. Thomas B. Cromwell, a well known citizen of the upper end of the County, peacefully passed away on Monday. The luueral took place yesterday and interment was made at the ceme tery at Cromwell Church. Mr. Cromwell was by trade a atone mason, and no-more skilful tradesman ever handled a trowel. Among other pieces of work that tand to his memory is the yowl House at the top of Side ? g.Hui mountain on the State "ad which he built in 1859. It he that did the mason work or ma uy of the bridges along the turnpik between McConnell8. Jrg and Sideling Ihll, and it was "9 that repaired the stone bridge but ,We8t 8nd of McOonnells. JJJ after it had been damaged Flood! f th8-JohD8t Mr. Cromwell we a member of the United Brethren church, and always took a deep interest in its welfare. It was largely through his influence that the Cromwell church was built and maintained. He is survived by his wife, whose maiden name was Miss Matilda Everhart, and by the following tamed children: Sylvester, Henry Jrvin, and Thorn as, of Springfield township, Hun tingdon county; Miss M. J., Phil adelphia; Mrs Lizzie Jones, New York; and Mrs. Ida Barrett, Pittsburg. George C. Tutwiler. George C. Tutwiler was born in McConnellsburg, Pa., Novem ber 24, 1824, and died at his home in Mt. Pulaski, 111., November lo, 1911, aged 86 years, 11 months, and lo days. He was married July 24, 1851 to Miss Jane E. Ar nold, of Fort Loudon. The Tut wilers lived in the house now owned by Mrs. Anna M. Shimer, and are well remembered by the older people in this community. Mr. Tutwiler was a limeburner. Mrs. J. W. Hoop. Mrs. Mary Hoop, wife of Asso ciate Judge John W. Hoop, died at their home near Dane, this county, on the 3oth of November, 1911, aged 81 years, lo months, and 19 days. Interment was made on the 2nd of December in the cemetery at Siloam Church. Rev. WesleyCllne her pastor con ducted the service, Edward J. Croft and Henry Wolf assisting. Mrs. Hoop was a daughter of the late Henry and Sarah Sipes, of Licking Creek township, this county. In 1806 she was united in marriage to J. Wesley Hoop. This union was blest with two children Eva, wife of Beamer Gress, and Miss Sallie, at home. She was converted at the age of 12 years, and became a mem ber of the M. E. church, in which she held membership for 69 years. She was a kind hearted chris tian lady, always having the well fare of others at heart She de lighted to give a home to needy children; and, so, several young persons enjoyed her motherly care until they could do for them selves. But, thirty-two years ago, she was stricken down with nervous prostration, which left her an invalid for life. Leading physicians were consulted but to no avail. This sad condition continued for twelve years, when a change came for the worse, and she be came entirely helpless. For the following twenty years, she was as helpless as a babe, and required the same attention; but the last five years prior to her death, she was so poorly and powerless, that she could no longer make known her wants all means of communication hav ing ceased. At last Miss Sallie found a way to overcome this to some extent. She noticed that her mother could raise her one hand but just a little, as all the rest of the limbs and muscles were rigid; so she told her to answer her questions by raising her hand as much as she could to indicate yes; and, if her ans wer was no to keep her hand still. Thus it was quite a relief for some time; but there were times when all her mental facul ties were inactive. At such times the nurse could only guess at her wants and risk her own judgment in relieving her distress. The bereaved family surely have done their part by the wife and mother, as such a lot falls to very few of the human famify. They hare the promise of a sure reward in this life and in the life which is to come. The departed one, during her life time, was a great Bible reader as long as she was able to do bo. She was greatly impressed with the 23rd Psalm which she com mitted to memory. While she was yet in the enjoy ment of all her mental" faculties, she selected her own funeral text: Isa. 83:17, "Tfame eye shall see the King m his beauty, they shall boholi the land that i far oil." With rare eloquence the minister preached from this text to a much interested and very large con gregation. The survivors are the hus band, the two daughters above stated and one brother, Ex Sheriff David V. Sipes, of McCon nellsburg. Henry Wolf. Rachel Hart. Mrs. Rachel Hart, widow of the late Ephraim Hart, died at her home in Whips Cove, this county, November 28, 1911. Her funeral, conducted by her pastor, Rev A. W. May, of Piney Grove, Md., took place on the following Thursday, and interment - was made in the cemetery at Cedar Crove Church in Bethel township. Mrs. Hart was a daughter of the late Dennis Daniels, the third Sheriff of Fulton County, serving in that oflice from 1850 to 1859, and was born March 2o, 1834, hence she was aged 77 years, 8 months and 8 days. On the 12th day of August, 1855, she was united in marriage to Ephraim Hart, son of th9 late William Hart, of Whips Cove, and after liing about a year on the Vanclief farm in the Cove, they purchased from Ephraim's fa ther, the farm on which they spent the remainder of their lives, the husband dying on the 20th of April, 19oo. To this union were born six children, five of whom are living, namely, William Vincent, Whips Cove; Kate, wife of Jonathan Cope, Kennet Square, Pa., Sam uel Wink, Kennett Square, Dar lington Cope, Camden, N. J. Mrs. Hart was a consistent member of the Christian church for more than fifty years, and a woman of deep religious convic tions. Her voice and influence was always exerted on the side of temperance, and she did all she could to keep her children and friends free from the use of to bacco and stimulants. While uot planned with that in view, it hap pened that of the three sons and two nephews, and one grand ne phew.who acted as pallbearers not any one of the six used tobac co or stimulants in any form. As was told in the News last week, Mrs. Hart went out to the barn on Tuesday morning of last week to feed the pigs, and while near the barn, felt the strode com ing on and attempted to get to the fence. In this she was un able, and sink down in the road and lay there for some time be fore she was found. She had oeen in her usually good health up to this time. David R Powell. David R. Powell, of Thompson township, one of Fulton county's best citizens, died suddenly while sitting at the dinner table at his home near Covalt postoffice on Tuesday. While we do not have his exact age, ho was probably about C5 years. Mr. Powell was a man of strong physical powers, and was never sick much. Last week he complained of having some rheumatism in one of his legs. It is believed that as he sat at dinner, he was stricken with neuralgia of the heart. , Mr. Powell was a most excell ent citizen. A devout member of the Methodist Episcopal church, he believed in living those prin ciple he professed, and he was a total abstainer from the use of tobacco in any form, and of all in toxicating beverages. Strictly honest and industrious, he was a power for good m his communi ty. His wife was Miss Charity Lake, who has been dead about two years. He is survived by the following children: Martha, wife of Wm. Funk, Republic, 0.: Miss Clara, a trained nurse in Minne apolis, Minn.; Jacob, Annie, and Ethel all living at the old home, and Bethuel, married, and living on part of the home place. Miss Ethel is a teacher, and was attending the County Institute at McConnellsburg, when the shock ing message of her father's death was brought up Wednesday morning by Mr. Elmer B. Covalt, a neighbor. The funeral takes place to-day, and interment will be made at Oakley. John R. Black. John K. Black, aged about 65 years, died at his homo in Sal tillo, Pa., on Wednesday, of last week. Mr. Black was a former school teacher having taught sev. eral terms in Taylor township this county during County Su perintendent Woodal's admini stration. Mr. Black was mar ried to Miss Florence Fields, daughter of James Fields. Esq. Henry Huston Mr. Henry Huston, one of Taylor township's very best citi zens, died at his home north of llustontown, at lo o'clock on Wednesday of last week-aged 62 years, 4 months, and 14 days. The funeral services, conduct ed by Rev. Wesley M. Cline, of Fort Littleton, took place on Thursday afternoon, and inter ment was made in the cemetery at Clear Ridge. Mr. Huston was a son of the late Evan Huston, and lived on part of the old homestead of his father, which he purchased soua after he was married. His wife, Juniata, who was a daughter of Mr. Isaac Bratton, survives him, together with the following chil dren: Robert I., on the home farm; May, wif3 of Joseph Ches nut, near Uustontr.wn: Thomas, Petersburg, Pa., Llbbie, wife of Hayes Strait,' Hustontown; and Earl and Alda at home. Mr. Huston had been in de clining health for several years, and about two years ago, sold tho home place to Robert and pur chased a small home near, whore he spent the remainder of his life. Mr. Huston was a consistent member of tho M. E. Church.and an altogether upright Christian gentleman, whose mflueuce has always been exerted for the right in the community in which he lived. Mrs. John T. Laley. Mary, wife of John Thomas Laley, died at their home in Bel fast township on Monday, aged about 56 years. Mrs. Laley had not enjoyed robust health for sometime, but the immediate cause of her death was said to be a combination of appendicitis and heart trouble. The funaral took place yesterday and interment was made at the German Baptist Church on Pleasant Ridge. Mrs. Laley was a daughter of William and Anne Carbaugh Ev erts, and was born in Belfast township, where she spent the greater part of her life, besides her husband, she is survived by one daughter. Mrs. Bakuaka Raker. Mrs. Barbara Raker, wife of John Raker at Dane, died Novem ber 29, 1911, aged 52 years, 6 months, and 2o days. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James A. Mum ma of whom her mother, two sisters and four brothers survive, namely, Daniel Mumma, of Roxbury; Rhoda, wife of John Snyder, Kuobsville; Emma, Pitts burg; Harvey, of Hustontown; James E , in Illinois; and John in Utah. She was united In marriage to John Raker, April lo, 1876, and to this, union were born eleven children, of whom eight are liv ing; Anna, wife of Sylvester Cun ningham, near Fort Littleton; Charlie, Pittsburg; George, Dane; Emma, wife of C. E. Stevens, Pittsburg; Rilla and Paul, Johns town; Bessie, Norman and Har vey, at home. She was a great sufferer for about a year, but she bore her suffering patiently until the end. She was converted in Bethlehem U. B. Church in early life; and- was a consistent mem ber. She afterwards joined the Church of God in which she died in the faith. She was a good loving wife and mother, a kind neighbor always ready to ex tend her help to the sick, and needy. She was Interred la the Bethlohom cemetery, Services were conducted by Rev. E. II. Swank. The husband and chil dren have the sincere sympathy of their many friends. Mrs, Elmer Snyder. In the midst of health and while eating an apple, a piece lodged la her throat and Mrs. Elmor Snyder choked to death in her borne in Ohio, a few days ago. Sarah Jane Yetter was born noar Burnt Cabins, January 28, 1861. She was united in mar. riage to Elmer E Snyder, Dec. 29, 1885, and with him removed to Richland Co., O , where they lived four years. Tho next 16 years were spent near Bucyrus, 0., whence they came to the farm near Chardon in March, 1906. Mrs. Snyder was the mother of five children: Carrie, a success ful teachor near her home; Laura, a milliner in Cleveland; Yetter, Belle and Teddy in the public schools of Chardon. Mrs. Sny der also leaves an aged father and three sisters who live respec tively in Gettysburg Shirleys burgand Chambersburg, Pa., the father living with the second daughter. J. Clark Barton. J. Clark Barton, a widely Known citizen, died at his home near the Crystal Springs Camp grounds, in Brush Creek Valley, Monday evening, November 27, 1911, aged 49 years, 1 month, and 16 days. Deceased Cud been unwell for about four months with diabetes, but was confined to bod only one day, and his death was quite a shock to his family aqd acquaint ances. Mr. Barton was a farm er by occupation and was a very estimable citizen. He was a member of McKendree Metho dist Episcopal church and always took a lively interest in church work. During tho campmooting season he always boarded a num ber of campers at his home, and in that way won a host of friends. He was also a member of Rays Hill lodge of Odd Fellows. Mr. Barton is survived by his wife, who was Miss Maggie Hill before marriage, one son Bruce, and two daughters, Sadie and Lida, all at home; also by two brothers, M. E. and H N., of. Crystal Springs, and two sisters, Mrs. Preston Deshong, of Everett and Mrs. B. F. Whitfield, of Crystal Springs. The funeral took place on the following Wednesday afternoon and the services were conducted by his pastor Rev. J. D. Math ews, of Breezewood, in McKen dree Methodist Episcopal church, lntorment was made in the Mc Kendree cemetery. Sipes. Miss Tena Sipes, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Sipes, died Friday, November 24th at the home of her parents near Siloam church, in Licking Creek town ship, aged thirty-five years. Besides her father and mother she is survived by one brother and five s'sters. Her death was sudden. Burial in Siloam ceme tery Sunday, Rev. Chne officiat ing. Jessie Mellott. Jessie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dayton Mellott, near Mercers burg, died at their home last Sat urday evening aged about eight years. Little Jesse had appar ently recovered from an attack of measles and had begun to go out when a relapse set in and death resulted. The funeral took place on Tuesday, and interment was made in Union Cemetery in Ayr township. The strcken parents have the sincere sympathy of their many Fulton county friends. Mellott. William Lester, aged 3 years. 4 months and 5 days, son of Will iam Mellott and wife of Taylor township, died last Saturday. The funeral took place Sunday and interment was made at the Siloam Church in Licking Creek township. The little fellow had been sick but eleven days, but be was a victim of the dread disease, cerebro- spinal momngltia, Be- Bl'GGY SMASH-IP. Dog Frightened Miss Rnlh Kendall's Horse When She Was Driving lo Town Monday Afternoon. Miss Ruth Kendall is a daugh ter of the late James G. Kendall. She and her mother live in part of the house on tho old homestead two miles south of McConnells burg. About 1 o'clock, Monday afternoon, Miss Ruth started at her home to drive to McConnells burg. At McNaughton's School II0U80, a dog jumped over the fence at the east side of the road, which frightened the horse she was driving, and in an instant the horse sprang to tho west side of the road and started to run to ward Maun's Mill. In doing so the horse ran between a tree and a telephone pole. The space was large enough for the horse, but not for the buggy; and when the buggy came up against the ob struction, the horse tore lcoso taking the shafts along, and Miss Kendall was pitched forward to the ground with great, force. Tho horse in its excitement ran back into the Cove road and started to ward home with great speed when it ran into a buggy driven by one of Wm. Cooper's boys and tore a wheel off the Cooper buggy By tnis time Ruth had gathered herself up and gotten out into the road, when Mr. Jacob Shafer grocery salesman for Stine and Co., Chambersburg came along on his way from McConnellsburg to Webster Mills. Mr. Shaffer assisted Miss Kendall to collect her scattered lap robes, furs, whip, and pieces of harness, and took her to her home. With the exception of a bad bruise above her Jeft eye, Miss Kendall escaped without serious injury. Thanksgiving Day. Thanksgiving was a quiet day in McConnellsburg. Almost all ot the stores and other business places were closed during the day, and union services were held in the MethodistEpiscopal church at lo:3o, the sermon being preach ed by Rev. Royer. While there was a fair attendance, the many vacant pews suggested the thought that there were many people who did not feel that they bad enough to be thankful for to bother gomg to church about it. In the evening, Mrs. Royer and her Elocution Class gave an en tertainment in the Public School building, that was well attended and very much enjoyed. The program consisted of recitations and a clean little play, that cover ed almost two hours of time. The players did so well that they were fairly "drowned out" with encores, and they showed that they had been trained by a skilled teacher. Indeed, Mrs. Royer proved herself to be a Past Mas ter In the art and science of elocu tios. The fact that, while but a school girl, she won a gold medal and a free scholarship at the Lock Haven state normal school for her clever reciting while m that school, is an evidence that she possesses rare natural abili ty. She later graduated with much honor at the MacGibbouy School of Elocution and Dramatic Art la Philadelphia. Easy Winter. James G. Hampton and brother William McKinley Hampton and Charles Mumma, while hunting rabbits Monday along the town ship road between Harrisonville and Isaiah Sipes killed a black snake 5J feet in length. This would not seem to be indicative of a hard winter. Mrs. John McFadden of Foltz spent a week the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Wm. Buterbaugh and family in the Cove. sides his parents, he is survived by five brothers Johu, Clarence Roy, Fred and Robert. The fu neral services were conducted by Rev, McGarvey, of Hustontown, THE COUNTY INSTITUTE. Every Teacher Present; Weather Ideal, and Everything Moving A long Very Nicely. The County Teachers' insti tute is being held in the Public School Building this week. Every teacher in this county is in atten dance, the instructors engaged are all here, the weather is ideal, and everything is moving along in fine shape. The evening entertainments have been well patronized, and the character of tho work has been very satisfactory. Mr. McGuires tour through "Darkest Africa" Monday evening was very interesting; and the Com monwealth people Tuesday eve ning, sustained the enviable re putation they won three years ago. It is out of the question to give proceedings of the work done during the day sessions, and to give just a scattered abstract is worse than useless. It is quite enough to say that the instructs are able men, and that the Institute as a whole is all that Mr, Lambcrson could hope for. The Sabbath. The Fulton County Sabbath As sociation held its annual conven tion on Tuesday of last woek in the Presbyterian Church at Mc Connellsburg and carried out a prearranged program. Various phases of the Sabbath were dis cussed and its claims maintained. This great cause, that involves so much of vital interest to all men, greatly needs agitation and awa kened intorest in our community. The Association appointed ho third Sabbath of January next as a day on which all the pastors of the county are requestod to pro sent, from their pulpits, tho claims of the Sabbath and take an offering for tho help of the work in its defeuco, sending the same to the Secretary, J. L. Grove, McConnollsburg, Pa, In any case where this day does not suit, the first suitable day there after can be taken. The congre gations contributing to thocauso since the 191o convention are as follows: The United Presbyterian of McConnollsburg, Pa., $3.oo The Associate Presbyterian of the Cove, 2.19 Locust Grove Christian Church l.oo Buck Valley Christian Church 2.60 The M. E. Church of Mc Connellsburg, 2.oo The M. E. Church of Fort Littleton, 1.5o TheM. E. Church of Uus- tontown 2.oo Green Hill Presbyterian 1.5o The 'Presbyterian Church of McConnellsburg 1 9o The Sabbath is a great pillar of the Christian Religion. Let us defend it from the foes who would undermine it Secretary. Maude Baumgardner Safe. Owing to the Civil War raging in China and the fate that has heretofore befallen American missionaries in that land, it is not to be wondered at that Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Baumgardner. of Wells Tannery, whose daugh ter Maud, the wife of Dr. C. J. Humphreys and her husbnd who are missionaries now in China, should be very much worried; ior more than two months Mr. aud Mrs. Baumgardner have not been able to hear from Mr. and Mrs. Humphreys, with the ex ception ot a dispatch in the North American on Wednesday of last week, saying that Dr. and Mrs. Humphreys had reached Yunnan fu, capital of the province of Yunnan, in safety. Miss Baum gardner will be remembered as an active Sunday school Field worker in this county a few years ago, and the prayers of the Chris tian people of this county will go up in her behalf, i
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