Local Correspondence.
sipes MILL.
Dennis Tlnrt, of Hurt ford City, left
for tho city of Nwdmoro to tcnd a
week.
Jiicob Hill U happy enough to walk
on his hrnd. He's got a girl at his
lionip.
Mrs. Margaret TYimx In on the sick
list again. ,
Mrs. Sampson J. Mellott, whose Ill
ness was rioted in last week's issue,
does not seem to improve niueh. The
doctor visits her every day.
Miss Jane Swope Is cpiite ill of con
sumption. Wo hope, for her speedy re
covery. Corn husking is coming, so are can
didates. The most sociable fellows in
the world are tho candidates. How
warmly they grasp your .liund, what
deep solicitude have they in the wel
fare of yourself and family, and how
beautifully docs that ardor wane after
election!
Mr. Troutman preached a very aide
sermon on last Friday evening at Mor
ton's l'oitit. lYcacliing n,.xt Saturday
evening at tho same place. ., .
TAYLOIi. '
Drucie Laidig who became 111 with
typhoid fever while in ( 'hamhersburg,
has recovered, and is now at home.
Her sister F.tla, who came home with
her, has returned to Chambersbnrg.
Hiram Laidig spent a day or two in
Chambersbnrg last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Sharp,' of Chambers
burg, and Miss Mowery, of Harris
burg, were recently tho guests of Mr.
arid Mrs. .1. G. Lyon.
Mrs. Emma Johnson, of Hunting
don, spent part of last week with lief
niece, Mrs. V. Laidig.
Jonas Lake has returned to Johns
town, where he has had employment
the past month.
Last Sunday, October 1", was a red
letter day in Methodism in this local
ity. The beautiful new church at Fair
view, which has been in course of erec
tion for some time, is at last complet
ed at a cost of $1:100 and was dedicated
under most auspicious circumstances.
On Saturday evening, ltev. Gilbert of
Huntingdon, formerly pastor on this
charge, guve. his lecture on a "Hand
ful of Hits," to a large and apprecia
tive audience. Some were sledge
hammer "hits" at current, domestic,
business, policial, and church life. On
Sunday Mr. Gilbert preached from
Isaiah 2.":(t. In the afternoon services
were conducted by Hev. W. T. Shaef
fer, and Hev. Whitney preached the
sermon in the evening, after which the
church was dedicated. The bible wns
presented by the American mblo. So
ciety: the pulpit, by W. F. Laidigfthe.
hymnal, by the pastor, IteV. Sarvis,
and the pulpit chairs by the pastor's
wife and daughters.
DUBLIN MILLS.
John Hess has greatly improved his
dwelling in this place, by having a
new end attached, and by giving the
property a general overhauling.
C. C. Kci lilig has the stone hauled
for the foundation of a new house.
Charles Peshong has recently mov
ed to our town .
Dr. Bernhart has been on the sick
list for the past two weeks.
Harvey McQuoit is lying very sick
with typhoid fever.
Isaac Holinger, accompanied by
Miss Kinma lied ford, attended the
dedication ot the new Fairview M. K.
church last Sunday.
N. li. Locke and family, of Orbiso
nia, were visiting tho family of Geo.
W. Locke this week.
H. W. Pock, editor of the FrtfroN
CoVNTY NEWS stopped with us awhile
last Saturday afternoon. We think
ho went awuy well pleased. His new
paper is strictly all right, and will
eventually be found in every family in
Fulton count v.
SPUING I10UKK VALLEY.
Mrs. Juda File had the misfortune
to fall from a wagon one day last
week. The wagon passed over her
breast and shoulder, frightfully mang
ling one arm. She is slowly improv
ing at present and It is hoped that she
will soou recover from the accident.
Several persons from this communi
ty took advantage of the cheap rates
to Washington last Sunday.
Mr. Hewitt moved his threshing ma
chine down very early Monday morn
ing and threshed buckwheat for Hen
ry Hollenshead und James Shives.
AMAUANTU.
William Siders spent part of last
week visiting in Franklin county.
Mr. and Mrs. George Mahcw and
their two little daughters, Iva and
Golda, of Shady Grove, spent , last
week with friends here. We are al
ways glad to see them. ,t
Harry Hohman, Harvey Kielmrd,
Hoe Mellott and M iss ' AinautUi 1 Toll
man attended the Hagerstown fair last
week.
Mother liege's funeral was lurgely
attended last Sunday.
Mrs. William I 'nylon ad daughter
Miss Uosu, spent part of last week
with tho futility of George Muttcrbaugh
in Franklin county, und attended the
Hagerstown fair last Wednesduy.
The school at this place is getting
along nicely; it Is said to be the larg
est in the township.
Klmer Siders spout from Saturday
till Monday near Shady Grove.
William G. Fisher, ,of llrunswick,
Md., spent part of last week with his
mother of this place.
D. KaulTninn and son I. G., of Cur
lyvillc. tllair county, spent Thursday
evening witli the family of George
Mills.
Jonathan lloor and wife of Lashloy,
p :ifi S i ndny with the family of Kob
ert ( 'arson.
Solomon Kdwurd McKee, and Her
bert Lee MeKibbin spent Thursday at
the Ilugerstowu Fail'.
Mrs. Matilda Ponder and son Hen
ry, of linck Valley, were in this place
Saturday.
Klla T. MeKibbin left Saturday for
Hagerstown. to stay with the family
of ('apt. Fisher Saturday evening and
Sunday, then to Mereorsburg, to visit
her brothers Dr. James und Keillor
Alex., anil then to McConnellsbnrg
where she will spend some time with
relatives und friends.
Misses Jennie liuiley und Klla
Smith spent Sunday with tho family
of Jacob Spade.
Peter Mellott spent Tuesday und
Wednesday at Artemus.
WEST VIEW.
Farmers are all done seeding: corn
husking will come next wwc. Corn is
a prettygood crop In this community.
Messrs. John May und David Chen
nut have been busily engaged hauling
pulp wood to Hancock.
Otho Hurnhurt, Supervisor, was re
pairing roads In this part of the town
ship last week. Tho rouds were very
rough, and didn't get repulrs before
they needed It,
J. A. Hrukcull has u position on
the P.. & O. ruilroud usllreman.
Mrs. Huth Shives, of Huneook,' vis
ited Thomas Manning last Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs. John May attended
tho funerul of their niece, Mrs. Funk,
und also spent a few duys v isiting.
Mr. und Mrs.Lushley were the guests
of Mr. Nycums last Sunday.
Loafing looks easy, but it takes all
a man's time to learn it.
What's done cannot be undone, es
pecially if it's a hard boiled egg.
Experience may bo tho best teacher,
but her terms are mighty high.
Woman's gentle touch just tiow is
for a fall bonnet and winter coat. .
The plumber Is now waiting for
Jjick Frost to get in some effect I vo
work.
It's always easy to-see through peo
ple who make spectacles of themselves.
A West Knd man calls his wife Mis
ery beca use she's so fond of company.
The merchant who starts in business
without ready money is apt to become
u man of note.
Sometimes it isn't a man's fault that
he has no money. It may be all due
to other people.
It often happens that the individual
who run meet his creditors isn't very
anxious to.
In time of peace the corset steel saves
as muny lives as the pocket Bible in
time of war.
There's an odor of tar camphor
about some overcoats, and their own
ers don't like it for a scent.
Falling otT chestnut trees and shell
bark tree uccidents have been quite
numerous this season.
The woman who knows nothing of
tho language is ulwuys tho one to rev
el in reading French phrases.
A husband is always appreciative
of a gift, no matter what It is, if he
isn't called upon to pay for it.
Tho chap who is always howling
that he has a right to his opinions is
the one who wants everybody elso to
take them.
It's not possible those fellows who
persist In throwing rice at weddings
want to convoy tho hint about being
in the soup.
Tho tough little party, the terror of
the neighborhood, who grows up to bo
a rich man is only remembered as
mischovous.
Gather up tho fallen leaves from the
sidewalks and streets and put them on
the garden, as they will make good
fort ilizcrs.
Tho man who is continually telling
you that life isn't worth living is the
lii st one to send for the doctor if ho
lias an ache or pain.
Muny a doctor's bill will be owing
to the habit women have of wearing
low shoes long after such a proceeding
is Imprudent.
Weather guessers tiro already pre
dicting an early, long and extremely
eold winter. These follows are prohuh
ly in tho coal business.
They are storing electricity, it is
said, in capsules. Probably one of
them taken inwardly w ill bo a good
substitute for Jersey lightning.
Jt's ull right for hope to spring eter
nal in the 1 in I mi u bieast, but hope
Isn't going to accomplish much with
out a litt le elbow grease to back it up.
Bubles may not intend to be wilful
ly spiteful, but they always contrive
to have the colic, when their parents
wish to keep uu evening engugeineiit.
Tlie strange thing about dieting is
that It seems to mean to many persons
doing without at the table unit, eating
all that is possible between meals.
The Chaiftbersburg People's Kogis
tor says that Mux Meier bought !),
heud of fresh cows und springers, 11 "i
heud of shouts und 7 veal calves lust
month. Among the !).") cows there were
11 f teen which uvoruged $."() u head.
Cows are higher in prlco now than
they were the past liftooa years. lie
paid t!J cents per pound forchoicu veal
calves.
Mr. Geo. W. Park, of Libonia, will,
wo understand, noon commence tho
erection of a huudsouu) new green
house und very completely equipped
seed warehouse and plant on his farm
one-half mile from Funuettsburg utun
estimated cost of $:!), (KM). When com
pleted, Mr. Purk will then remove his
entire plant, from Llhoulu to the new
new locality.
Goldsmith the Tailor.
M iller Washing Machines at M alloy 's.
One trouble with airships is a defect
ive Hew.
'J'h pumpkin plo Is suggestive of
Thanksgiving Day.
It Is probably because Truth is nak
ed that she so seldom appears in pub
lic life.
The chestnut shells on tho sidewalks
ure taking the place of the peanut
shells..
Ladies' conls altered, or anything In
lhe line of tailoring neatly done by
Goldsmith The Tailor
If some men who want the earth
should got it, they'd bo too mean to
pay the taxes.
All kinds of stoves at W. H. Nes
bit's. Call, examine them, and get
prices before you buy.
Any girl is willing to keep house
providing the right man produces tho
house.
The fall pasture has been very lux
uriant and stock turned on to it enjoy
it exceed ingl v.
Teh ms of Couit.
The Itrst torin cf ttie (VmrlMof Fulton poun
ty In the year liiill I'oimmiu'p on tin; TiicmIii.v
following the Hccuml .Moiiiluy ot .luuuui v, al It)
o'clock A. M.
The M'cim! term commences on the third
Moniliiy of Miui'h. lit ! o'clock I. M.
The Ihlrtl lerln on lhe TurMhiy next follow
ing Hie fcccoud Mouduy or J uuu in Id o clock
A. M.
Tim fourth term on the tlrst Monday of Onto
tier, ut ' o'clock C M.
County Officers.
t'rosldctit. .ludL'P -Hon. S. Met;. Su opc,
AxsocliUc J uiiics-Lemuel Kirk, l'cicr Mor
ion. Prothonotury, Ac. Frank 1 Lynch.
District, Attorney -licorKC It. liuulcls.
Treasurer -Thro SI pes.
Sheriff -Dnniel Sheets.
Itt piuy Sheriff .Inines Itiunel.
Juty Commissioners David ltotz. Samuel II,
l.oekelismlth.
Auditors -.lohn S, Harris, 1), II. Myers. A. J,
Lnmtierson.
Commissioners T., W. Ciinniu'haiii, Alherl
lMcssiiiKer. John Stunkard.
Clerk--S. V, Kirk.
Coroner -Thomas ICIrk.
County Surveyor -Jonas Lake,
County Superintendent Clem Chesnuf.
Attorneys - w. Scott Alexander. J. Nelson
Slpos. Thomas Sloan, K Mi:S, Johustim,
M. II. Shalluer, (Jco. II. Daniels, John 1'.
SIpCH.
McConnellsburg & Ft. Loudon
Passenger, Freight and
Express Line.
R. C. McQuade, Proprietor.
Run Daily iiktwkkn MoOonnku.siuiihi ami
Fnier Ihuxin.
Leavltin MeConneilslitirK at M o'clock. I. M..
makliu; connection with afternoon train on
S. 1'. II. It.
K t o nil ii k.' leave Fort Loudon on the arrival of
the evening train on S. 1 It. It.
I am prepared to carry piisscuner and ex
press to make connection with aU trains ut Ft.
Loudon.
EDWARD BRAKE,
Fashionable Barber,
One Door Kust of ' Fulton Iloua,"
McCONNRLLSHTTUO. PA.
Flint-ohms Shavitm and Hair Cut Uuu.
Clean towel for every customer.
F. M. TAYLOR,
Surveyor & Engineer,
I McCONNELLSBURG, PA.
S 32 kinds '
Surveys
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ftccuratuly f
JKf"S& ' ) made. ?
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ilV Grading,
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Office: 5
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FALL AND WINTER MILLINERY
MEN'S
Clothing
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BOYS
Our Store Is the Plnce to Go.
Yle carry twice the stock of READY-MADE CLOTHING we X
had three months ao, and we are ffoin, to sell 1
twice as much. Our large stock and low prices will I
do it easily. This is not only talk but a business truth I
and we can convince all who come. 1
Yc? have more piece WOOLENS than you will find in t
the entire county, and we can make you, WE
know, the best fitting and the cheapest
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SUIT.OVERCOATorPANTALOONS
to be found anywhere.
Come All.
A. U. INACE & SONS. !
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Questions
Answered.
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Just now the Indies of .McConncllshurK und elsewhere
are usKIiih this question:
Where Is the Place
To get the most fashion
able and the best Hat for
the least Possible money
Wo A ncutir nt olir Nro In McConnellshuru, where vc hnvclust it
t niOVVtl received from the eastern ehles a full line of ull
The Latest Things in ,
Fashionable I
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yviiinnery.
You are respectfully invited to call soon and see
our new goods.
A. J. IRWIN & CO.,
McConnellsburg.
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WAGONS and
BUGGIES.
T. J. COMI'Rl'R
has on hand from his summer
stock a few good
Millburn Wagons,
Buggies and Surreys
which will goat special prices.
Give him a call before they
are all gone.
THIS IT'.K
VVu tin iinw nn(ly to show you our
new line of Knll it ml Winter io'iMls.enn-r-lstln
of Halilinore. Ntw York tnul
J'tilliiilel.hlu st .vies. The vuikIk heleeL
ed foi tills full uml winter tut! exeei
tionully iieui in de-inn uml utiiitetive in
hi vie. w ith our line of kimhI r h
resent lhe lurvst millinery establish
luent in lhe eouutry. You huvo the tul
vuntiiKe of this store hy tmyitiir your
i.MO(sitf ii?,, Look thront-'h our lini )
fore buying your fall or winter hut. V
'Uiininti'e satisffietion und our prfees
tire below nil eontM;titlon. You must
be suiitli'l with our foods or have your
money baek. We have, trimmed 'huts
from iSoo. i j . uniriiumed hals fte. up.
tiull' hats tiud Sailors in nil eolurs uttd
prlees. Children (!oals. Hats, CupN
and Hoods. Ihtby Hoots und Shoes,
Hat 1'ins. Heaulv I'ins, Kelt and Ntek
HtuMdes, Hal Huekles, Hiiiidkerehiels,
NeeUites, Veiliny. Swaiisdowu, J.adies
and (ieLllemeu s Hose, Hraid-,, Silki-.aud
Velvets ull colors uud widths.
Your respect fully,
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Met.oliiKllshlitH, I'u.
MRS. A. F, LITTLE, X
.MeC.oliiKllshliiH, I'u.
FOR SALE.
D. EDWARD FORE
offers bin Store nud rnmerty fir sulo,
l'ossessloii jfiveu ul uucu to thu buyer
of property und woods. I offer my line
of woods for sale in lhe lowest eih
pileo. Knit fit boot, "I'muIo Sain."
with cover, til fi.fm: others tit r'.iK,
Shoes al the lowest prlees without re-
rMidiuif to udvuueu of ID to ? per cent,
u niaiiufuelurers price. All woods sold
for cash ut a reduction of ft to ID per
oeut. I W H I. NOT Hi: I NDKKSOi,l.
and w ill ullo w you oieiils perdo.eu inoru
for eKWs. In trade. Jtliau wnv Imekstrr
nays; a No Uiled i-iitof ull kinds. Imiim
tiouwht III srasohf Yoti will tlud in v
stoeK. eoiislstlnw ill lry CioiKts, Notions,
Hardware. (J'meiJ-ware.. ToLaeoo, (H
wars uud wejiei nil Inns of goodh. enin-
for oush. K member
li-sold.
KuuIjsvIIIu. I'u.
plete. Hrietrs lo
1 will not be uudi
STOVI-S! STOYKS!
I respectfully iiunounco to tlie
K'iiei'iil piihiic tliiit since niovin-,'
into my new room I linvt! replen
ished my stock and have now on
Imnds a complete line of Cooking.
Healing ami Oil Stoves, Kaiies,
Stove Kepairs of all kinds, Stove
Hoards, Stove ripe, tlie celebrat
ed Climax Sieve I'oli. si i, Iron Ket
tles, Oil Cloth liujrs, Tinware
from the cheapest to tho best,
Anti-Iiustinjj Tinware which I
guarantee ujt to rust for two
years, and will wear for eight
years. Every piece is guaranteed
to ine not to rust and I will guar
antee it to you. If it rusts bring
it back and I will give you anoth
er piece. In Fancy CJoods I have
a largo assortment. Butchering
Supplies such as Lard Presses,
Meat Cutters, Butcher Knives
and Hog Scrapers. Also a full
lino of School Supplies which I
will sell during Court week at the
lowest possible prices. You will
lind mo in my new room opposite
Patterson's store where I will bo
glad to have you call and examine
my stuck.
A. Stonek..
JOHNSTON'S COLUMNS.
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VERY INTERESTING
BARGAIN
To Start the Fall Season.
l3ooLs"for fall. A specially
fine whole stock kip $2.7 o
Light weight calf dress
boot $2,75
The famous "conductor"
boot $2,00
The "Mohawk" boot $.109
A nice light split boot
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Heavy school shoos Er
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k-ets ot 49 cents.
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Fine All-wool Tricot, long, dark
Oxford Mix., . Round Sack Suit,
Single-breasted, Satin Pipe.
Facings, Well Made and
Trimmed. Fully Worth
$3.50.
Our Price for the Suit 4.50.
BLACK COTTON CLAY WORSTED,-
warranted fast black. If you
traveled the country over you .
wouldn't tind the equal of this '
value, for it is worth )R0O.
Our price $2.90.
A special drivp in nn
All-wool Black CLAY WORSTED.
Extra tine trimming, French fac
ing, elegantly tailored, and will
suit the most particular' man.
Uur special price is only 10.00.
A pretty child's suit, 75 cents.
Bin
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A good suit for a boy, SLOi!
Men's underwear, 25 cents.
Ladies' suit uV-ece lined heavy underwear, 25 cen
ChilJreiufunion suits soft fleece lined, per suit, 25 ciW
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Ladies' beautiful skirts all pricj"'
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