jftitteit VOLUME 2. DEATH RECORD. Persons Who Have Been Called to Their Final Reward During the Week. M('K . On las t Fr i (1 ay a 1 i t tl i) son, tweuty-threo months old, of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel B. Mock of Tod township, dind of pneumonia, and vas interred in the yard at t;ie McConnellsdalo church Sunday morning, Hev. Smith conducted tho services. Pix'ic. On last Thursday even ing another light went out in our community when the spirit of Nettie ft. Pock, daughter of .las. and Sarah Feck, of Belfast town ship, passed from this earth nev er more to return. Miss Feck was born May 10, lHfl, and died October Is, 1K)0, M that dread disease diphtheria. She was a most exemplary lit tle girl and was exceedingly intel ligent, being already possessed with an education far surpassing most children at her ago. She was an active Sunday school worker in the Methodist church where her loss will be felt almost as heavily as at her home where she is survived by lier father and mother, one broth er uiul olio sister. Her remains were interred in tho Ziou cemetery, on Saturday last. B. W. T. ' Sharp. Captain Fredrick Sharp, U. S. A., retired nephew of our townsman Mr. Thomas Patterson, and of General Ulys ses S. Grant, died in Kansas City onthoHth inst. from an over-1 dose of bromide taken for the purpose of relieving nervousness and pain. Captain. Sharp was totally blind, and it is supposed he had been unable to properly gauge the quantity of the drug. Captain Sharp was appointed to the regular army by President Grant during his first adminis tration. His mother and Mrs. Grant wore sisters, and his father Tas a brother of Mrs. Thomas Patterson. Ho ruptured a blood vessel while drilling his company before Santiago in tho Spanish American war, and on this ac count was retired from the army. Ikwin. Charles Augustus Ir win, sou of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Irwin, died at their home in this place, last Saturday morning aged 19 years 8 mouth and 10 days. Being of a practical turn of n'iud, he, at tho ago of sixteen, had chosen tho jowolry business an avocation; and that ho should be thoroughly prepared for it when ho should arrive at the proper ago to engage in bus iness for himself, his father placed hhii in a horologolical college in Philadelphia, where ho remained ""til he had almost completed the course, when his health gavo ay and he was obliged to re turn home. every attention was K'Venhim tliat a skillful physi cal ami loving parents could Jw'-si', his ailment, which was Wight's disease, stubbornly re '"wd to yield to treatment, , and Milled patiently yet hopefully for long mouths. Charlie was a good boy, and niost highly esteemed by his largo c"'lu of friends who wore graelly "Wked at bis demise. luteriuent took place, in the Jjj'i'ilylot in Union cemetery Tuesday morning. nujsk. Mr. Samuel F. 'or. one of Wells town- s!"l''s oldest and most worthy 1zcun, died at his homo at New 0l'adu oil the 13th inst. aged 77 ?t!u's. H months and L0 days, and "jarred in Bethel comotry at that , ou the 15th by the side of 8 wif()i who precoedod him only Mw months. f 'lieu about 10 years of ago ho 'ttiovod to Huntington county J0" 'iter to Now Grenada, where f has ever since resided. Ho FilS Ulai'riii.l t: v..ti Votl.,... a .. . . inoyitvoU in, happiness until last May, when she passed away. To them were born nino children, seven of whom are liv ing, as follows: W. J., a minister at Goldsboro, York county; James L, Mrs. James F. McClain and Mrs. 0. II. K Plummer, of New Grenada; Mrs. O, E. Cook, of East Broad Top, and Mrs. Ella Hhendclt, of Altoona. Mr. Grissinger died from the effects of dropsy, from which ho had suffered for sometime. For more than fifty-one years ho had boon a member of and a worship, or in the Church of God. lie was a Christian man, and always con nected himself with everything that was just and aighteous. He was a brother of Andrew Grissinger, of Tod township, and Daniel Grissinger, of Hock Hill Furnace. The remains were buried Monday in Hethel grave yard, the services being conduct ed by Hev. Smith, of Three Springs. Millkk. "Uncle Dan" Miller as he was affectionately known, died at the home of Augustus Ueaton, Clear Hidgo, this county October L'O, I'.xid, aged 7.") years, I monlh, and 7 days; nnd bis re mains were laid to rest by tlri side of those of his mother in the? Presbyterian church-yard, Mc Connellsburg.on Monday. Funer al services were conducted in the Presbyterian church by Hev. Frank of Uustoutown, assisted by Dr. West, of this place. .Mr. Miller was born at Shop herdstown, W. Va., September 15, l.T). In 1NH, his father, Mr. William Miller, a blacksmith, moved to Burnt Cabins, and con ducted a shop until Ih-J:!, when ho moved to Mann's n tlie pike near Salvia, where he carried on blaoksmifhiug, being assisted by his son Dauiel who had learned the trade, until 1S47, when ho moved over to the State road. About 147 Daniel was married to Miss Sarah, Yingling, near New Grenada, and to them were born ten children, seven of whom are still living: George, in Ohio; John for the past eighteen years a passenger conductor on the Pennsylvania railroad; Jacob W. in Chicago, Jennie, in Philadel phia; Lena, who has hold a lucra tive govermeut position for sev eral years, who has spent some time in tho Klondike, and who has a good deal of property in the West, lives in Kansas; Bculah, is married to a High School princi pal of St. Louis, and Fannie lives in Kansas, Piper, auother son, fell from a bridge at Cincinnati about twelve years ago, and was instautly kill ed. While working at his trade at Cassville in February 1H(')4, Undo Dan eulisted in the Third Penua. Heavy Artillery.and was in active service to the close of tho war. In fact, ho was not discharged until November, 18(5"), having been sent with his battery to Fortress Monroe to guard Jeff Davis. He said he often saw Jeff and had more than one op portunity to shoot him. At the age of fifteen, he united with the. United Urethral church; but after souk! years, the doctrine of baptism by iinmoy- on troub led him, and he joined tho Bap tist church, was immersed, and remained a Baptist until his death. His sight failing, he secured a position in Philadelphia with tho American Publishing Company and remained with them, render ing most valuable service for six teen years, when his sight be came so bad he could no longer see to read. His wife dying ho left Philadel phia, and has spent the last fif teen years in this county. His was a Me el faithful chris tian devotion. Somebody stolo D. L. Kuhn's hunting day last Thursday night. The dog is light yellow with white breast, short chubby head and part of nose black. Tho party having tho dog had bettor return him and save trouble. McCunc-Little. At the homo of Mr. and Mrs. David Little last Wednesday even-1 ing occurred the pretty wedding of Miss Jennio Little, of Fort i Loudou, and sister of David Lit tle of this place, to Mr. Pointer McCuue, of Mercersburg. The bride was attired in white organdie entrain, white veil, and carried bride's roses. The groom wore tho conventional black. Miss Lottie Little, sister of the bride, was bridesmaid, and she wore Nile green organdie, and Mr. Clyde Shaffer was grooms man. The wedding inarch was played by Miss Murnie Gris singer. Those present were Hev. Gum bert and wife, Mrs. George Lin iuger, Mary Trogler, Mrs. Elmer Garret, Mrs. John Kotz, Mr. Clay Berkholder, Mr. Coo. Sny der, and Miss Lilia Little, all of Fort Loudou; Miss Emma Kid gley, of Chanibersburg; Mr. Mc Cuue and Mr. Clyde Shaffer, of Mercersburg; Mrs. P. P. Slaves and Mrs. Mary C. Cattlett, of Dickeys Mountain; Hew Smith and wife, Miss Murnie and Olive Grissinger, and Miss Maine Clev enger, of McConnellsbiirg. Tho ceremony was performed by Hev. Guiubort, assisted by Hev. Smith. The bride anil groom received some very hand some and useful presents. After the ceremony, the dining room door was thrown open, where a delicious supper was served. Mr. John W. Evans furnished the music, with his big phono graph. The happy couple loft -early on Thursday morning for Haiti more. WAKFOKDSBUHG. Miss Sadie Winters, of Dott, visited her friend Miss Laura Brady, at this place last week. Miss Maggie Kitz, of York, is visiting tho family of Mr. Nelson Hooth, near here. Mrs. Georgo Hauck visited the family of Mr. II. K Mark ley, re cently. Mrs. Wm. 1. Gordon spent last week visiting relatives iu Ilagorstowu. Mr. Albert Goldeu and family, of McKoesport, are visiting near here. Miss Ada Simons, of Philadel phia, is visiting her brother Hev. E. H. Simons, at this placc Miss Hose Ashpaugh, who has been very ill with typhoid fever is better. Mrs. Dallas Kirk, of Hoanoke, Va., is visiting relatives and friends hero. Misses Daisy Harr and Laura Brady of this place atteuded tho funeral, of tho hitter's grand mother, Mrs. Ann Heatty, which occurred October 13th in Buck Valley. Those from this place that at tended tho Ilagorstowu fair were Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Palmer, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Stigers, Misses Daisy Harr, Delia Andrews Nela Palmer, Jennie Zimmerman, Maggie Gartner, Cola Wigfield, Mary J. McCullough. Messrs. W. P. Gordon O. M. Gartner. Hoss Covalt, John Mann, W. E. Myers, Jas. Palmer, Oscar Hash H. D. Wartiold, and Prank Kanck, BLACKOAK. October If). Messrs. Frank Komsburg and Oliver Mann spent Sunday afternoon with tho family of Mr. Dolphus Dickon. Miss Etta Slaymanis spending a week with her aunt.Lida Dickon. Mr. John Lynch has gone back to Glenwood. Mr. Lincoln Slaynian, two sons and two daughters, are going to Blackvalley to speud a few days with tho children's grandfather. Mr. Will Slayman.of Everett.is visitiug friends ou Blackoak. Mr. John Stoner has purchas: ed a now buggy. Mr. G. II. Hoberts has gouo to West Virginia to spend tho win ter. You want to have your sale bills printed at tho NKWS oltlce. McCONNf-LLSBURG, FA., CXtolvi Andrews -Yonkcr. I i A very pretty wedding occur red at tho home of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis l onker, ednesday even-1 ing, October 10th at 1 o'clock, ed a big sensation at his old homo when their daughler, Miss S. at Berkley Springs, West Virgin Blanche was made , the wife' of hi, when he reached there 'est or Mr, S. M. Andrew s by the bonds j da y afternoon in a special car. of holy wedlock. ,Io left that place about three Only a few of the immediate j years ago for the Klondike coun relatives were present and wit i try a poor bey and returned home nessed the solemn ceremony, ; a millionaire. As an evidence of which was performed by Hev. : his wealth ho handed his father Beall, of Hancock. ! .M.m'O and told him to buy him- The bride was attired in a ; self u palatial residence. He then handsome gown (-flight tan cloth, ; went to the Berkley Springs bank with satin and all over lace trim- and. deposited 1 00,000. inmgs, A reception followed imme diately after the ceremony. The bride and gi m were the recipients of a number of beauti ful and useful presents. Mr. and Mrs. Andrews left Thursday morning for tho groom's home, where a reception was held and enjoyed by all pres ent. SALFVIA. Mr. Pert Mellott and famii.v. who had been vi.jl.lv- ri Intivosrt this place ivtur, ed 1 their lyino in Clearfield count.'' Friday. Hussell Me:l-itt h.is ::oiie to Clearfield, where lie expects to secure employment. Mr. Piper Part-m, of Hrush creek, was the guest of Mrs. Spoor's family Saturday even ing. Mrs. 11. S. Wishart. of llarris ouville, is spending a few weeks with her daughter, Mrs. George j Foekler, ,f Johnstown. J Tho local ii.- iitute at Forest dale, Friday night, wi'- a success t our teachers all doner present, j Teachers from a distance were Prof. Lambcrson, W. G. Wink, and Miss Mary Deshong, of Tay lori Miss Ella Mellott, Bessie Morton, Mr. L. P. Morton, and James Deshong of Belfast, the subjects for discussion, Primary work and government," were very ably discussed by the teach ers present. Hecitations by Misses Teua Strait, Daisy Strait, Ada Decker, and Grace Haiin, were rendered in a very creditble manner. Messrs L. P. Morton, aud George W. Morton, first and second violin, Howard Dickson, guitar, and Simon Mellott, banjo, furnished excellent m usic that was enjoyed by a crowded house. Come again, gentlemen. Mr. aud Mrs. II. 'J. Mellott, who had been visiting friends at Yellow Creole, and Everett, re turned to their home at this place Monday. Hev. Dr. West spout several days last week calling ou his Groeuhill parishiouers. Endeavor, Saturday evening, at the Presbyterian church, led by Miss Cora Spoor, a cordial in vitation is extended to all to come. Mrs. James A. Stewart, who had been called to McConnells biirg on account, of the serious illnossof her daughter, Mrs. L. II. Wible, rettii'i ed to her home Sunday. Should the weather, be favor able there will ie preaching at the Prosbyteaian ' hinvli Friday evening of tin- week,' Services Saturday afternoon at o'clock Communion Sunday morning. If the party that took the stove pipe out of th Presbyterian j church, will call on the l rustees I they can have one of tho stoves, j The pipe was marked, aud it will likely get some !ii into trouble if it is not returned soon wo hate to say it wa . stolen, but it looks that way. Mr. and Mrs. Isaac l,t, ot Gracey were vi.d! ing the family of their nephew Mr. William A. Strait, the tirstof this weoek. If those having a surplus of old clothing will bring them to tho homo of Hev. Seifert, they will be made into suitable clothing for tho ueody children of this community. (Jive this your imme siato atteution. This appeal is to ! you. 25. iw. Kctiii-ns From Alaska Hicti. A news dispatch from Cumber land on last Saturday says James Adams, about 'JO years old, creat James Smith and George Siler went with Adams to the Klondike but could not stand the climate and returned homeeinpty handed. Now. Adams says, as ho persuad ed the boys to go with him, caus them to spend what little money they had without getting any re turn, that ho is going to take care of them and will make them partners in his mines, which an worth from S."i(m).(HM) to 1,. I ':':.! IM I. i 'nun Il.iiicoek, on the Balti- i i'-' 'hio. where Adams is v n ...... " ' n . his special car was t t 1 . : h;: ; I 111' I I wi n to i .ei'Koley Springs and v hi to village turned out to do honor, lie traveled from roi; in his special ear, which him a day. When asked ,t he would do with the money 'i :o : i in going to tmd out just how els be a millionaire. " 1 le return to Dawson City in the in.'.'. ." orett Republican. N !:' GRENADA. '-. . A . '!( lain, of Cass . I . , ir.uie .i business trip to n.v. n 1 ' k. vil on J;-. i'ruax, .,f Wells Tannery, spent Saturday night in New Grenada, the guest of L. L. Cun ningham. Miss Clara Mills, of Hunting don, who is employed as stenog rapher and typewriter in the Union Central Life Insurance office, is visiting the family of her father, F. G. Mills. Russell Barber and family, of Saltillo, visited friends here Suu Uay. Gideon Duvall and wife spent Sunday tho guests of John Thomas. 11. K. burg, ! iiista He Markley, of Warfords I). G. M. of 1. O. O. V., the officers of Wells Valley Lodge No. 007 Saturday night. Following are the officers for the ensuing term: N. G., J. E. Woodcock; V. G., W. L. Cuu uinghani; Treas., Harvey Wish art; Warden, Harry E. Spangler; I. G., J. C. Horton; K. S. to N.G., Harry Truax; H. S. to V. G., J.A. McDonough; L. S. to V. G., J. II. ( J racy. The lodge is reported to be in a prosperous condition, both numerically and financially. LA I DIG. The following pupils of Lai dig si -l.ool were present every day of (lie tirsf month: Viola Mumma, ,V. ry M u in ma, Fstella Liidig.Ada 111 ..e, Jamie Ulako, Bruce Blake, i'.lla l.aidig, and Roy Lai dig. . I !. King attended the i . n.;. !o' ii fair last week. ilj ! i r.'i '. in Mellott is able to bo aii. ' .t again. i l-aidig is able to be out iig.h n a 1 ;.( r a few week's illness wit ii malaria fever. Geor;,; Scl.ooley, Isaiah Cline, ;ind Mellott, of Licking (,,, k, attendod preaching at Jiirview Sunday afternoon. Re'-'. Frank preached a mis sionary sei non at Fairviow Sun day afterie. in from Mark 10:15, after whir.i the missionary col- ,., ;n; ,va.-, taken. ! ev al turk, ys were shot by our In nters la.t Monday aud Tuesday. 1), R. Mumma fell and hurt his back rather pain fully ono day last week. Mr, D. H. Mellott and Mrs. Elizabeth Mellott spent Tuesday and Weduesday with i'riouds in t )WI). A Fnnlitf.il Fall. Mr. George Coopor, of Gays port, who has been solicting ord ers for Singer sewing machines in Bedford county for several weeks past, met with a serious accident ou his way homo on last Saturday night. Ho was driving across the Tussey mountain, iu Liberty township, on the road leading from Saxtou, about mid night, in a heavy rain, and, while descending the mountain, where the road was very narrow and where there was an abrupt turn, one of the animals stepped off the side of the road, over a steep en bankment, aud pulled the other and wagon over tho precipice. The wagon caught on the branch es of a tree, but both auitnalsand Mr. Cooper went down about 400 feet, among tho rocks. Mr. Cooper says ho remembers Hying through tho air but that is all. When he regained his sen ses ho was lying between the horses. After he recovered sufficiently to realize what had happened he mannaged to climb up to the road and descend the mountain aud went to a farm house for assistance. It was day light before ho succeeded in ob taining help. When he returned to the scene of the accident he found both horses dead and tho wagon sus pended in tho tree top. Mr. Cooper was badly bruised about the body but iu the excitement ho did not realize his condition until after discovering that both horses were killed and he was making arangements to bo taken homo. Altoona Times. Onictlv Wedded. V'rom Kvt'rett Press. On Wednesday, at high noon a quiet wedding took place at tho homo of Hov. M. L. Sipes, at Gapsville, Fa., Tho contracting parties wero Miss Ella Sipes and llou. Howard J. Wagner, of Rom uey, West Virginia. The cere mouy was preformed by tho fath er of tho bride, Hev. M. L. Sipo, iu the presence of a small com pany of friends. Tho bride is well known in Everett and has many warm friends here who wish her much happiness. Tho groom is a resident of Koniuoy, West Virginia, is au ex-member of tho legislature and an attoruey-at-law aud is enjoying a good practice at tho present time. The happy coujJ;Ief t for Homney on Weduesday evening, where they expect to go to housekeep ing. BETHLEHEM. Mr. John Shaffer has had a very serious time, but is improv ing slowly. Mr. Daniol Elvey aud wife wero visiting G. B. Mumina's on Sun day. C. W. Lawyer, G. B. Mumma, and D. (J. Elvey attended tho fair at Ilagorstowu last week. Mr. Georgo King and his best girl were also at the fair. Mr. and Mrs. Balt.er Docker drove over to town last Saturday and staid over till Monday with Mr. aud Mrs. Charles Stench. Mr. Decker killed his first wild turkey last Monday. Ho was out gunning for squirrels, and was just pulling on one when he espied some turkeys "coining his way." He waited a few min utes quietly, and had tho satis faction of killing ono of tho finest of tho Hock. Tho squirrel was glad. Mr. aud Mrs. Thomas John ston near this place went to tho Ilagorstowu fair last week, aud visited Mr. William Alexander and Georgo Kittel former Fulton county people. Mr. Johnston remained on tho Franklin county sido until this week. Tom says there was a big crowd at the fair. James Hockeusmith and Arie Deshong, of llarrisouvillo, called at the Nows offico Tuesday. NUMBER 6. Personal. Mr. A. U. Smith spent Monday n M'ConnellHbnrsf. I Mr. and Mrs. George Evan spcit a day In MeConnellsbnrg last week, j Mr. George F. Smith, of Floasatf Grove, Itvlfast townnlifp, was at M- CnnnollHbnrjr. lout Friday. I Morse Sloan of Buffalo, Is visitlnj his parents Mr. and Mrs. T. F. Sloiii of this pluee. John A. Mellott, of Sahivia, passi through town on his way to Franklii county, Monday. I Morick A. Stoner died at his home if Hartford, Conn., Monday evening Morn extended notiee next week. Mr. J. B. lusher, of Lock Ilaveu and Ids Bisters, of Mereersburjr, visit ed tho family of J. F. Kendall roeentl Amos Plessintfer, of Sideling Ilil? and Harry Plessinner.of LoctiNtGrovf eulled at the News olllee white In tow last Friday. Mr. Klliott Bay is, this week, , toudiuK the reunion at Saltill of hi regiment, the Twenty Second V cavalry. Mrs. Kay is with him. Mr. D.F. Shull after spending a fof days at the Crossings and a day two In this place, returned tohlshoifi at' Marion last Wednesday. i Mrs. O. It. JelTers and Mrs. Wort rn of Alliens Ohio, ore spending few weeks with their sister Mrs. Hatt Kendall in the Gove. Mr. D. A. Fisher of Wayneshotf was in town Tuesday. Ho has lie spending several days down at I), f Snyder's in Belfast township. j Mr. and Mrs. I. F. Grouse, and Mr'i Mary Johnston and daughter Mit Dora all of Burnt Cabins were pleai ant eallers Tuesday. I Miss l,il V. Hess, left Wednesdl tuorninjr for Dixon, Illinois, where sj w ill spend two or three weeks, uij then j;o on to Galifornia. D. It. Mumma spent Wednesday town. Ho had the misfortune to h his bark while hunlinir turkeys a f days Ao. Seott S. Ilann and daughter Flo were in town Monday. Mr. Ha snys some misereanteut tho flag rope Webster Mills school house last F day night. Mrs. W. K. Hoke and children,M ard, Katharine, and Frank, spent l:u Saturday and Sunday with Mr Iloku's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W, Spangler at Wells Tannery. Dr. Job Mellott, I). I). S. was f town Monday. About two years afj he bought tho Davy Glark farm Belfast township, and this summer t has boon erecting a new dwollin, and and an ortlco. Ho Is going fc Bays Gove this week. Mr. and Mrs. Albert II. Wilson, a tor spnding tho summer at tho Fultoj House last Saturday returned for til winter to their homo in Pittsburg Mr. and Mrs. Wilson are pleasao people, aud we regret that their atu here is not permanent. G. F. Seott of this place left o Monday for Kaston, Pa., where he embarking in the cigar and tobaee business. Gharloy is an excelled young man and tho people of that co lego city will And that he will do to t to. Hon, and Mrs. W. Seott Mullin, Hyndman, and their son and daughtc D. S. aud Miss Gora, spent a day c two in MeGonnellsburg last week Ml Mullin is factory inspector for th district, and was here in the discharge of his ollicial duties, while tho othq members of his family were alonj just for the outing. Mrs. Mullin is daughter of the late John Gastet formerly of this county, The enumeration work of the twelft census isempleted and the enumerator are practically all paid. There wer ,r:t,l)IHI enumerators and 2!l" supervS sors. The costs of tho enuineratH5 will be about J, 200,000. Tho factor; work also Is about finished. All of it special field agents iu the mauufnrti: ing and industrial lines w'll conpti r their work and be paid o!T liy.Novc-ia her 1. The cost about if.MI.OOO. of thU wop', will ll: Train No. 47 ou tiio U. & O. 11., Monday, near Orleans Heads, ran over and killed Mr n T B. Thompson, who was on h'n way to take charge of a school ht was teaching. Ho stepped out ' tho way of au east bound freight train, and got iu front of tho ex" press just as it was rouuding I curve, and was ground to pieces, tho whole train Hissing over him, Mr. Thompson served tho count y as superintendent of schools, autj was just ending a four-year-ternj as county assessor of Morgai county, W. Va. Ho was also th chairman of tho Hepublicarj Ciounty Executive Committooj Mr. Thompson was about forty years of ago, and loaves a widovV and 6 children. Hancock Star. I V
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