The Fulton County news. (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, November 23, 1899, Image 1
Jttltoti mm VOLUME 1. CHARLES SIPES DEAD. McCONNELLSBURG, PA., NOVEMBER 23, 1899. NUMBER 10. I imuble Young Man Pusses Away lit Aspen, Colorado. to, th fviinn (IlllnolN) Diilly Jourmil of fovfm'ier 17. Aw news of the death of Charlie ti was received In this city, Thurs f by his brother, Harry. It will be Bmbered that a message had boen felved the previous day announcing 'critical Illness of Charley, and his ther Stahle started at once for that ,ce, but will not see his brother In again. She death of Charley will be learned )i extreme regret by many people In city where he was well known. P a nuinlier of years he worked at 3 tailor trade In M. I). Marr's store I also worked In other places. He '! a quiet, hardworking young man, lone Whom It was a pleasure to jt, (. he made friends wherever he fl. It is Indeed sad to think that g cut down in the prime or life and none of his relatives were with at the laHt. His death comes to as a severe shock as they had no latton that he was so seriously ill 1 11 tho telegram was received Frl- harles Slpes was born in Fulton inty, Pennsylvania, September 23, I. Ha was the fourth youngest Id of Mr. and Mrs. D. V. Slpes. boyhood days wero spent at the home. When he was about twenty of age he came west and worked ' different places. Three years of i time was spent in Savanna and -.Carroll. From Savanna he went -'he southern part of tho state and a f ago when his health failed he jt to Colorado In tho hope of reeeiv ibenofit. About two weeks ago he jt to Aspen and muHt have taken flenly worse as the news of his siek- Land death was sudden and unex d. The shock is most severe, and i jeially does the blow seem hard ' h it is remembered that his death Sired! while among strangers. It , ideed sad that a useful life should i he closed when there are so many I ,1 1.11.. 1.... .1 V...t ( would gladly lay down their cross be ut rest, but the All Wise Father Ws what is best and we must bow fumble submission to His will, and bose who are left behind and will Hore see their loved one in life is ...1 the precious promise that while fannot return to them they can go eet him in that city where earthly ns are over mid where is peace be remains will be brought to Mt. jfoll for burial. This is done on WntjOf the great distance to the tllyhomeln Pennsylvania. Char- I death is the first to occur In the lediate family circle. le teDderest sympathy is extended b&rtaved relatives in their sad r of death and the loss of a loving and brother. 1 telegram received here by D. V. ) W Tuesday, stated that Stahle ar- li atlt. Carrol Tuesday morning , i the remains of his brother Char I iand that the fuueral would take ie from the residence of William lpe at 2 o'clock Tuesday aftcr fditor. J SCHOOL REPORTS. Valiancy. pond month ending November 1.1. llocL males, 19, females, 1(1. frage) attendance, 2(i. Honor roll: Bocjkensmith, Scott Hishop, Alli T Hishop, Lewis Wible, Willie JLle, ''Clem Brant, Ernest Croft, Tpo fclockensmith, Delia Hocken h, fella McClure, Clara Ambrose, J I Ambrose, Tena Wible, Klla Aiop.if Hsle Haker. Hella Huker. L. L. TttUAX, Teacher. Fulrvicw. (nd month. Totul enrolled !!; iHvattendaueo 34; per cent of at- i.'l Wl. Hull of honor Ida Mac Cbloe True, Uuie Crawford, iJiUs, Pearl Rice, Flossie Mel- Viav Hixson. Lizzie 'i Mellott. Kttie 'Crawford. Wat. ; Ciiwford, Walter Spade, Ora p, ' 11 1 Mills, Hoy Ilice, Gilbert f, Francis McKlbben, Guy Hix i Clyde Hixson, Willie Hixson, K Mellott and Cecil Lynch. W. K. Stein, jS I Teacher. YOUNG LADY ON FIRE. gillie Hoed, of near Sprlngltun, :i county, says the GreencaHtle i-Pllot, was no badly burned scv- piys ago that her life Is despali- As she is unconscious It is not i how the accident happened. PK'le before tlin rut. at f.,,..n ' "v . i .UIM.JJ ig down stairs made tire in the " Hove. Hi- iid her father runnlnr to her 1 !r enveloped In flames, lie- .1 ould reach her she ran from se and jumped Into a large -fr-rel, from which she was ro 5th difficulty. AH herclothlng wied off and she is charred id to foot. HOME 1 OK Till: BLIND. Miss 1,1zio Heldt of Ayr Township in the Philadelphia Indus trial Home. Three weeks ago Leonard Heidi, of Ayr township, accompanied his sister Miss Lizzie, to Philadelphia, where he placed her in the Industrial Home for Blind Women. She Is now about forty-three years of age. About forty years ago she had a severe attack of measles by which she lost her sight and has lived in total darkness since. This Home Is a charitable Institu tion and blind women may In It find a comfortable place for life. In It they are taught to read and also to do such work as they may be able principally fancy knitting, weaving bottoms for cane seated chairs, etc. Miss Heldt is left there six months. At the expiration of that time, if she or her friends are not satisfied with the institution she- may return home without any expense save that of trav el to and from the institution. If sat isfied with the place, she may remain for life, by transferring to the Ins'titu tlon any estate she may have. Letters received by the family since she went state that Miss Heldt is much pleased and that she will likely re main there for life. JEK O LIT E SC A R E D 1 1 1 E SM I I I I S. Spent Portion of ti Night Waiting for World's End to Come. The fall of a large lerolite has caus ed a great sensation and much excite ment in Fulton county, just north of Hancock, Md., says last Saturday's Valley Spirit. The family of George Smith reside about twelve miles from Hancock. Thursday morning about 2 o'clock they were awakened by a tremendous ly loud hissing noise and a brilliant Hash of light that illuminated the en tire surrounding country, followed by a great crash, us a mighty peal of thunder. All tho members of the fam ily were so badly scared thut'they were afruid to go to sleep again, and they sat up the remainder of Die night wait ing for the world to come to an end. About 10 o'clock Thursday morning, when Mr. Smith ventured to his burn, his attention was attracted by the pe culiar appearance of the ground about 400 yards from the building. It ap peared as though it had been freshly plowed. Close examination showed that a portion of the surface had been disturbed, evidently by something passing into it with terrific force. The discovery explained the myster ious phenomena of the night before, and Mr. Smith is convinced that a large aerolite is burled dee)) in the ground, PECK-GRAVES. At the residence of tho bride's moth er, Mrs. Dolly Graves, in Thompson township, on Wednesday evening, Nov ember 1.1, 1811(1, by F.lder Calvin L. Funk, Mr. William C. Peck and Miss F.tta Graves were united in the bonds of holy wedlock. Immediately after tho ceremony supper was served to about thirty-eight guests. The bride was attired In white organdie and lace and was the recipient ut a number of beuutiful and useful presents. The following day Mrs. Dennis Gordon gave a dinner to the bridal couple in cluding about a dozen friends. The happy couple will at once go to house keeping in Mr. Peck's home on Tim ber Hidge. PEIFER-WILSON. Wednesday evening, Novemler 15th, Miss Alice PetTer. daughter of the late Frederick PelTer, of Tod township, and Mr. George II. Wilson, of Dublin township, were united in marriage at the Methodist P.plscopal parsonage In Hopewell, Hedford county, by Kev. K. M. Aller, pastor of Hopewell ulmrgo. Tho beuut iful and impressive ceremony of the M. H. church was used, ufter which a bountiful wedding supper, prepared by Mrs. K. M. Aller, sister of the bride, was served in the dining room. On Friday the happy couple returned to the home of the groom, near Fort Littleton, where a number of invited guests awaited them. Here another sumptuous repast was'served and a delightful evening was spent. The bride und groom were tho recip ients of many valuable and useful pres ents. Their muny friends wish them a long and prosperous voyage through life. TII ANKSGIV1 NCJ SUPPER. The McConnellsburg congregation of the Reformed church will serve a supper in the Old White Church on the evening of Thanksgiving Day, begin ning at 5 o'clock, which the public in general and the members in particular are requested to patronize. It is easy to stand up for ioo plo when every one else does the Bame. Tho real test of friend ship is to stJjind up for them when no one elso dws. Local Correspondence. me, cove. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Shaw, of Huntingdon county, wens visiting Mrs. Shaw's mother, Mrs. Mary Ott, and other friends last week. Miss Ella M. Johnston is vis iting friends in Franklin county. Miss Bess Trout w as the guest of Miss Kit Cook, from Saturday until Tuesday. Miss Ella F. Johuston spent part of last week with friends in Morcersburg. Quite a number of our people listened to the debate which took place in the McConnellsburg high school by some of its schol ars last Friday afternoon. Tho question was, "Resolved, That Hannibal was u greater general than Ciosar. It was decided in favor of the negative. The boys deserve much credit, as their talk showed that they had given a great deal of time and study to the subject. Their teacher, Mr. Cress, merits praise from all for the careful training of his pupils. When things are allowed to run themselves they usually run into tin1 grouud. So ft happened with one of the traction engines as it was passing through Webster Mills not long ago. The engineer was not watching the engine at the time, and before the men no ticed where it was going, it had run oft the road into a mud hole and was sunk about two feet in the mud. We have not learned whethor or not they have yet succeeded in moving it. . THOMPSON. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Zimmer man spent last Sunday at the home of Calvin Comerer. Messrs. Samuel Everts and Jere Miller, who for the past three years have been working in Michigan are home visiting their parents of near this place. Ira Zimmerman burned a large kiln of lime last week. Norman says he lost so much sleep Wring the lime kiln that he fell asleep while calling on his best girl Saturday night. A local institute was held at Board Yard school house last Fri day evening. Mac. Litton is getting out lum ber for a largo bank barn which ho intends building next spring. Mr. and Mrs Richard Hollens head spent last Sunday at Ira Zimmerman's. Miss Ella Comerer is visiting in the Little Cove. Tho farmers in this vicinity are nearly all done husking corn. Howard Zimmerman says his corn is so large that an oar has to bo broken in two to go in a Hour barrel. WEST VIEW. Everybody seems to enjoy the remarkably lino weather, and say, "I don't believe it's going to get cold this winter." Miss Alto Lake spent last Sat urday and Sunday with some of her old schoolmates at Oakdalo. Mr. Sam. Everetts who for some time past has been in Mich igan, is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Everetts, of Plum Run. H. B. Hill made a flying trip to McConnellsburg last Satur day. Mr. Stilley II. May was the guest of Mr. Rollin littmau, of Covult, last Sunday. George Craig, of Big Cove Tan nery, attended Sunday school at West View Sunday. Archie Eader, of Hancock, paid his parents a short visit on the 19th iust. Mr. and Mrs. Barney Weller spent last Sunday with their daughter, Mrs. Zedio Myers. Jacob Myers and Miss Lillian M. Fisher attended preaching at Antioch Sunday afternoon. G. W. Fisher, Esq., is busily engaged sawing pulp wood for Dr. Chesnut. Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Peck, of Park Head, were tho guests of John B. Truxel, on' Sunday last. Ed. Brakeall visited some of his former patrons last Saturday. Protracted meeting is still in progress at Warfordsburg. Mrs. Lucinda Brakeall, daugh ter Ella, Mrs G. W. Fisher, and daughters Auna and Pearl were visitors at C. J. Wink's last Sunday. WELLS TANNERY. Rev. Sheaffer's revival services j at Pine Grove M. E. church are well attended. The Reverend is a very earnest worker. Mr. John Fesler, who left here twenty-one years ago, has return ed to renew old friends. Wo are glad to say Ik; has reformed, and carries a Bible under his arm now. Master Sheridan Fesler has returned home. We think he is like tho "Prodigal Son," glad to return and sit down to father's table. Dr. Campbell passed through our town a few days ago en route to Everett to, he says, "attend Lodge"; but a bird across the way tells us that he has a very dear patient in that place. We hope ho will not remain a bachelor, as bachelors get crabbed. The latest conversation among the men is, "Who has the largest hog?" Rev. Gilbert, of Huntingdon, will lecture in Pine Grove M. E. church the evening of December Nth. Subject: "A Handfull of Hits." He conies highly recom mended. We trust the good peo pleof Wells will show their appre ciation of such a treat, and hear him. The admission charge will be very reasonable. The Wells Valley S. S. Associ ation will hold their annual con vention in tho New Grenada church on Thanksgiving day. This will be a good place to give thanks, and wo know the dinner will be first class. NEW GRENADA. Charles Alloway and wife, of Woodvale, are visiting friends in town. A. D. Bergstresser's family spent Sunday with John E. Bri- denstiue, of Enid. Reuben Bri- denstine, of Colorado, is visiting his friends in the Valley. Tho Twentieth Annual Conven tiou of the Wells Valley S. S. As sociation will bo held at Bethel church, New Grenada, on Thanks giving day November 510. Quite an interesting program has been arranged for the occasion. Death has again entered our Valley. Mrs. Truax, wife of the late William Truax, succumbed to theGrim Reaper, on tho 14th inst., aged about 75 years. Sho had been a sufferer for many weeks. She was a consistent member of the church of her choice, (U. B.) for many years. The funeral sermon was preached by Rev. Roberts, who took his text from Psalms 28:1. "The Lord is my shepherd" I shall not want. " She was tho mother of eight children, all of whom are living, namely, Levi, Richard, Joseph, Henry, and Mrs. Susan Foster, of Enid; Mrs. L. L. Cunningham, of New Grenada; G. Edward, of Wells Tannery, and James, of Mill Creek. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Bergstres ser's home, in Waterfall, was the occasion of u very pleasant time on last Monday. A short time be fore niHin guests began to assem ble to celebrate "Uncle" Lewis's 7ith birthday. It was altogether a surprise to the aged couple, as the party had been gotten up very cautiously by their friends. Guests to the number of thirty- five were present. Those present from adistance wereT. J.Thomp son and wife, Eli Largeant and wife of McConnellsburg, and Mrs. Sarah Cromer and Mrs. Dyson Fraker, of Ft. Littleton. Now Grenada's representatives were Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Cunningham, Mr. and Mrs. L. L, Cunningham, Dr. R. B. Campbell and J. A. McDonough. Soon after high noon the company wore ushered into the dining room, where stood the table heavily burdened with good things, to whk-h justice was done by all. After tho dinner hour, Mr. Thompson in an appro priate speech presented to the aged couple tho numerous and valuable presents which had been given them us tokens of respect. Before the guests departed for their homes a prayer was offered by "Uncle" Lewis, and each and every one present was made to feel that it had boen a treat to bo there, and all expressed tho sin cere hope that the good old gentle man may be spared to see many more returns of the anniversary of his natal day. COVALT. The meeting at Oakley was well attended Sunday night. J. H. Covalt is still working on the new telephone line in Frank lin county. Rev. Joseph Barney, William Peck, Anna Peck, and Wm. Heu dershot, were till visitors at Den ton Peck's Sunday. Dayton Peck, who has been working in Pittsburg, came home sick the other day. The roads were not brushed after the wedding last Wednes day night. We didn't think they would be. There will bo another debate at Alpine school on Thanksgiving evening. We think the teachers of Oak ley S. S. had better attend better than they have been. The s'tw mill af II. II. Brewer's is running things on a high scale. There will be preaching at Oakley next Sunday at 3 p. m. McKIBBEN. The farmers are now about done husking corn and the cribs are once more tilled with golden ears. II. II. Mellott has a mason working at his new house. The school at Philip Morgret's is progressing nicely with a large attendance. Levi 1. Morton is teacher. Rumor . says wedding bells "Who is it, John?" William Wreel is spending a few days with his uncle John Spade. Mrs. Susan May has moved to William Mellott's house. John Deshong has moved to Dr. J. B. Mellott's place. Charles A. Spado and A. G. Deshong sixmt Saturday and Sunday in Brush Creek valley. Charles Mellott, of Rays Hill, siient part of of last week with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Na than Mellott. William L. Spade has gone to Broadtop where he exists to get work in the near futura. We wish you success, Will. BURNT CABINS. Mr. aud Mrs Chas. McGehee, and daughter Miss Ruth, sixmt Saturday at Dublin Mills. Lane Harkins, of Chambers burg, is spending a few days in this place. Mrs. J. K. Johnston and Miss Nora Johuston, of McConnells burg, spent Thursday last in this place. John Baldwin aud family spent Sunday at "The Fort." Blaine Welch made a flying trip to Richmond Saturday, Mrs. Harry Miller and chil dren are spending a week with her parents at McConnellsburg. How do you like housekeeping, Harry? Miss Alice Kelly and Mrs. Jane Roche were at Fannetts burg Saturday. Miss Tina Gordon of Fannetts- burg, visited our town Sunday. Mr. Mosser, of Perry county, , repaired II. II. Hertzler's organ Saturday. Charlie Roof, of Richmond, is visiting his uncle B. F. Cline. Ira Briggs and family left this week for Altoomi. Miss Rosa Appleby, is visiting her sister Mrs. Ginirge Doran. Roy RepjxT, of Orbisonia, is spending a few days with his un cle J. E. Speck. Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Shaffner, of McConnellsburg.mado a flying trip to Burnt Cabias Saturday. John E. SiH'ck spent last Sat urday in Baltimore; lie also visit ed his son Ralph, who is working in tho steel works at Sparrow Point. Misses Etta Polk and Isabella Miller took in the revival at Fort Littleton on Monday night. Dr. Hudson, of Shade Gap.was in our town Monday. We are sorry to see one of our school boys on the streets instead of in school. We symiathize with the child, and pity the parents, who do not seem to realize the harm which may result from indulging such conduct. ' The M. E. service in this place was well attended last Sunday evening, aud all -seem benefited by the able sermon delivered by their pastor, Rev. Geo. Mcllnay from Mark 5:19. NEEDMORE. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dixon left here Sunday for Pittsburg. Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Price, of Michigan, and Mr. Russel Barber and family, of Saltillo, were visit ing the family of Mrs. Sadie Ev erts last week. Miss Anna Culler spent one day in Hancock last week. Mrs. Howard Hill, of Warfords burg, sjient tt few days visiting the family of Ahiinaiiz Runyan. Miss Etta Everts, of this place, is visiting relatives in Saltillo and Huntington. Tom Garland is improving his new shop by using the paint brush. The whiz of the cider mill is still heard. WEBSTER MILLS. Miss Ella F. Johnston spent Thursday afternoon with her sister-in-law, Mrs. J. F. Johnston. Miss Jennie Woodall spent last Saturday afternoon and Sabbath with her parents. Some of our hunters are spend ing a week in Aughwick. Boys clean your buggies up and look out for the parties in the Valley. Miss Olive Mellott is on tho sick list. Curt Richards is taking the place of Samuel S. Mellott for a few days while he is hunting. SALUVIA. Will Bair aud Brady Kline, em ployees of the Western Uunion, spent Sunday at their respective homes. Ed Whitehill, of Yellow Creek, was a guest in the home of Mrs. Speer, Saturday night. There will bo a Poverty social held at the home of W. C. Mann, on Thanksgiving night, for the benefit of the Christian Endeavor society. Admission and music free. Refreshments for sale. Wear your old clothes and come prepared to have a gcxnl time. Will Strait has moved to the Saldkeld farm. Mr. Strait had a large lot of corn stolen in Sheri dan Strait's barn, which was en tirely consumed by lire last week. AKERSVILLE. Corn-husking is now almost a thing of tho past. Dr. Alters aud Charley Akers have each had a well drilled lately, Jackson aud Ott did the work. Gates Soiling contemplates building a new house this winter. William Mellott moved his shingle-mill to Piney Plains, Md., last week. William Ott moved his engine from Crystal Springs to Gates Soiling's, where hoexpocts to saw bill-stuff. Wilson Williams killed a fine young gobbler last week. He can handle a gun as well as carpenter-tools. W. Clark, of East Providence, Bedford county, spent a week hunting in this vicinity: Norman Akers was circulating in our midst Sunday. Quite a number of tho Akers ville people attended the oyster supper at Crystal Springs Satur day evening, Mrs. Amos Duvall is on the sick list at present. Rev. Voight, of Illinois, deliver ed an able sermon at Akersvj lie, Sunday. Additional Correspondence on 8th Page. Personal. Charles F. Scott, of this place, left on Tuesday morning for Scran ton, Pa., where, we understand he has a pleasant and lucrative position, Mrs. Rev. G. B. Erb, left on Tues day morning for Chambersburg, where she Intends spending the winter. .. Dk. Frank R. Shokmaichr, ot Hustontown, was lu town on Wednes day. Mrs. Gn Austin and her mother, Mrs. Margaret Slpes, of Saluvia, spent Monday with the family of D. V. Sipes at the tollgate. Mr. and Mrs. Hakvky P. Wishart of Well Tannery, are visiting their friends, Mr. and Mrs. W. P. I!utn dollar on West Main street. F.verett Press. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Shue, of Hill Valley, Huntingdon county, spent a few days the past week visiting Mrs. Shue's mother, Mrs. Philip Ott and other friends in this vicinity. Mr. and Mrs. Kussell, Oartikr, and their two interesting llttlechlhlYen Fern and Alice, spent Monday with the family of the Kditor. Miss Ktta J. Everts, of Need more, visited friends in McConnells burg Monday. Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Myers, of Knobsville, spent Monday with rela tives in McConnellsburg. W. H. Miller, of Dublin Mills, ac companied by his daughter Miss Mary were pleasant callers at the News of fice Monday. Mrs. Henry Garland, and her son, A. J. Garland, of Dethel town ship, spent Monday night with the family of F.x-Sherllf D. V. Sipes west of town. Mr. and Mrs. George Evans, of Thompson township, 8jHnt last Fri day at McConnellsburg. W. II. Shoemaker, the hustling salesman with W. H. Grevemyer & Co., Philadelphia, was circulating through this county last week looking after the interests of his house. Mrs. S. K. Pittman, of Harrison vllle, her sister Miss Lizzie Mellott, of Bedford, and Miss Llnna Dishong, of Pleasant Ridge, were callers at the News otllce last Saturday. F.lder Thomas Palmer, of Need more, accompanied by his daughter Miss Mattle C. Palmer, one of Ayr township's efficient teachers, spent last Friday night with the family of Col. William Bishop of this place. Mr, Palmer preached at Mr. Bishop's Fri day evening. Mr. and Mrs. David Fornkr, of Pleasant Hidge, were in town Satur day. Harry Hill the popular teacher of the Warfordsburg school was In "Me. Connellsburg last Saturday. Eli as Wink, one of Belfast town ship's substantial farmers, was a pleasant visitor one day last week. Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Prick, of Wayne county, Michigan, spent Mon day and Tuesday with friends in Mc Connellsburg. Mrs. Price, -Catharine, a daughter of the late Thomas Bar ber, of Belfast township, has been ab sent for twenty-seven years, and Mr. Price is making his first visit to this section. Mr. Price Is a prosperous furmer in the Wolverine State and al together a very pleasant gentleman. B. Frank Shives and wife, of Big Cove Tannery, were agreeable callers at the News office on Wednesday last. The latch string Is always out for such visitors as Mr. and Mrs. Shives. John H. Truax, of the Meadow Grounds, brightened our sanctum on Wednesday morning last, by a well timed visit. Mrs. Maouie Shim eh, wife of Ed ward D. Shinier, of the REPUBLICAN office, who has been sick for a long line, has, we are pleased to note, to far recovered her health as to be about again. Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan P. Peck, were In town Wednesday. Mrs. Peek was on her return home f.oiu a few days' visit with her sister Mrs. It. R. Slpes; of Licking Creek township. Harry Spanoler, Wells Tannery's efficient postmaster, was a county seat visitor Wednesday, Samuel R. Martin, teacher of Maple Grove school In Belfast town ship, has been very sick for two or three weeks. His sister Miss Barbara is teaching his school,