Vtfi WI LLS VALLI.V. Hiniiksxlvlng Services and Sun Jay School Convention Combined. . Tho Twonty-First Annual Con vention of the Wella Valley S. S. Association met in tho Mission Sabbath school room at Wells Tannery, on Thursday morning, November 29, 1900. According to the usual custom, the convention opened with a Thanksgiving sermon. Kev. II. S. Bickel, minister in charge of Bethel church, New Grenada, de livered the sermon, which had been carefully prepared and was well delivered. After the deliv ery of the sermon, the convention was organized by the president, James W. Barnett, taking the chair and tho election of E. A. Horton secretary the secretary of the convention not being pres ent Tho minutes of the last con vention were read and approved. A vote of thanks was tendered the minister for his excellent sermon, in opposition.however.to his most earnest protest. After considerable discussion on the question, "Why the peoplo generally do not attend Thanks giving services better?" partici pated in by S. P. Wishart, W. II. Spangler and Rev. Bickel, the convention adjourned for dinner. AKTEKNOON. The convention convened at 1.30 o'clock, and a praise service of a half hour was conducted by Rev. Bickel. At the close of this service a committee on nomina tion of officers and place of hold ing next convention was appoint ed, consisting of the following ' persons: Thomas Ramsay, Mrs. E. A. Horton, James Lockard, Mrs. John A. Wishart and Z. P. Horton, A committee on resolu tions was also appointed at this time, consisting of tho following named persons: Rev. H. S. Bick el, Harvey Wishart and J. G. Cunningham. The regular programme was then taken up. The Address of Welcome boiug in order, Miss Alice E. Wishart stepped forward, and in a very hearty and earnest tone bade the people welcome to the village and to the convention. The response to the welcome was delivered by Rev. Bickel. In a very hearty manner, he expressed the thanks of the convention for the warm welcome it had received. The first question for discus sion, Why are we here? was opened by James Lockard, fol lowed by J. G. Cunningham. Mr. Lockard did exceedingly well in his presentation of tho subject so well in fact that Mr. Cunningham concluded that it was no use to say more, and so he reserved his strength for sub jects that were to follow. During the general discussion of the question, the convention was very agreeably surprised to see step in, B. W. Peck, of Mc Connellsburg, one of the fore most sabbath school workers of the county. Previous to tho meeting, tho officers of the convention had a list of questions printed for tho use of the convention, to bo used instead of the query box. There were 25 of these questions and tho discussion of some of thein brought out many good thoughts. "Name three of tho most essen tial qualifications of a successful superintendent," was referred to S. P. Wishart, who opened the subject, and it was further dis cussed by Bickel, Cunningham, and Spangler. "How do you dis pose of tho Review Sunday'!"' was referred to W. II. Spangler. 5'Should tho pastor ever bo su perintendent of tho Sunday school?" to J. G. Cunningham; "To what extent should supple mental work be used?" to Mrs. E. A. Horton; "How can we in duce the scholars to study their lessons before coming to Sunday scholo?" to Prof. Peck, and "How should officers and teachers bo appointed?" to A. F. Baker. These questions were all ably dis cussed. After the discussion tho convention adjourned until evening. EVENING. The convention assembled at 7 o'clock. Devotional services were conducted by Prof. Pock. Owing to the absence of the president, Mr. Wm. IL Spangler filled the chair. "What's New? What Helps? What Hinders?" was then discussed by Prof. B. W. Pock in a very able manner. "Suuday school Management" was next taken up and "Should the super intendent use a bell?" was refer red to A. (). Griffith. "C.Ian a school bo successful without a teachers' meeting for tho study of tho lesson?" was referred to S. I'. Wishart. ."Bow best teach tem perance in the Suuday school?" to Rev Bickel; and "What is tho best way to increase the regular weekly attendance and offering?" to Georgo W. Sipo. A lively dis cussion followed in all of these questions. "Greatness of Sabbath school Work" was opened by Rev. Bickle followed by Z. P. Horton. Each of these gentlemen gave an entertaining and useful talk on the subject. Tho subject was further discussed by Prof, Peck, Wishart and others. Reports of Committees being uo'xt in order, tho committee on placo and nomination of officers reported tho following: Haco of holding next convention, Wells Valley M. E. church; time, next Thanksgiving day. Officers: president, Goo. A. Stewart; vice president, Levi Truax; secretary, E. A. Horton; Treasurer, S. P. Wishart. Tho rejwrt was ac cepted and the above named per sons elected. Tho Committee on Resolutions then reported tho following: 1. Whereas tho convention has proven to bo be an importaut fac tor in Suuday school work in this district, and, whereas, the inter est manifested on tho part of the members of tho several schools of tne district is not such as will bring the best results; Therefore, bo it resolved, That tho school be better represented and thereby increase the interest. 2. Resolved, That as a conven tion, wo extend our thanks to the citizens of Wells Tannery for their kind hospitality, and also to tho choir for tho excellent mu sic during the convention lvvv. H. S. Bickel, Hakvey Wishakt, J. G. Cunningham, Committee. A committee was then appoint ed by the president to see if it would be advisable to organize a Normal Training Class, and the following named persons were appointed: Rev. Bickel, Thomas Ramsey, Harry Truax, A. F. Baker aud Samuel P. Wishart. The committee conferred and an nounced that they would meet at Wells Tannery December G. The report of the acting treas urer showed a balance on hand of 9 cents, after which a collection was taken amounting to' $1.21. Tho convention was then adjourn ed. Tho convention proceedings were interspersed with music furnished by the Mission S. S. choir. All tho peoplo in attend ance appeared to bo happy and glad they were there. It was a day well spent. ... V - ... V. W . S. C. YKAKLE lias rented tho Bluoksmith shop down ut Ayr in tho Uifj Cove and is pre pared to do all work in his line promptly, at reasonable rates, and in a workmanlike manner. Local Institute. Tho first local institute of Bel fast, was held at Needmore, last Friday evening, with Mr. Levi Morton as president. Tho subjects discussed were I. "How to securo best results in teaching advanced History. " "Seat work for lirst and socond grades. " Prof. Chesuut in his talk said he thought reproduction work of .irst and second grades has been neglected to a great extent by a majority of tho teachers the last year. o. "illustrations as a lactor in leaching." 4. "Physiology, primary and advanced." Dr. Garthwaito gave a very in teresting talk for both pupils and teachers on latter subject. Tho subjects were discussed by tho teachers. Bo.'iides the six teachers of tho homo township, wore, Messrs .James Keefer and Sam Martin and Miss Stella Bard, of Ayr; Olivo Hess aud Mr. Clousor of Bethel; Mr. W. TO. Stein, of Brush Creek, Mr. Lorenzo Truax of Licking Crook; and Mr. Har vey Sharp, of Thompson. Tho discussions were inter spersed with music by tho school. An organ had been secured for tho occasion, and tho manner in which tho music was delivered shown much credit duo to Prof. Palmer, tho teacher. Pi NEW FURNITURE STORE 1 On Main Strict in ClKimbersburtf. we have opened at No. 104 South Main St. stock of ! Rarlor, Bedroom, a tine i'J i -'.! Hi. . . and Parlor FURNITURE, Iron and Brass Beds, Mirrors, Screens, House. Desks, ? Toilet Tables, Hall Seats, Piano Benches, China Clos- 3 ets, Etc. we have at our old office room, No. 55 jk fal Queen Street, I DINING ROOM FURNITURE i$ Desks, wardrobes, Book Cases, Looking Glasses, Up noiSTery uoocis, irimmuijfs, cic. Large Stock of 3-Fold SCREENS Couches, Fancy Rockers, Tabourets, Plant Stands, Hall ffi 1 m S?.3 at af - i.,,.t,: .(., 3 1 '4 .1 0fl.0000 0M,0,0JI00. 0.00?02n0lmlf A ''0H 0 0. CHRISTMAS : (A ' t - - .a Mti j 1 1 . . M0 00. 90 IsAheod.but we ore ahead, CHRISTMAS Call and see the pretty things already here the C5 vance guard of the Christmas provision. I nnkinf nrnnnd invnlves nn AM!n:n i 0 ' """lyuuun l0 pUr; ;j We will let the tuture take care of itself. Racks &c, for Christmas time H. SIERER & CO., Furniture Makers. A Keen Clear ftrain. Your best feelings, your social posi tion or business success depend large ly on the perfect action of your Stom ach and liver. Dr. King's New I.lfu Pills give increased Btrongth, a ljeen, clear brain, high ambition. A 25 cent box will make you feel like a new be ing. Sold by V. S. Dickson, druggist. Notice. The firm of Hess & Kveretts bus been mutually dissolved, Mr. Kverets buying the interests of Mr. Hess. All persons indebted to the firm will kind ly como and settle same. Hrcss & EVKUETS, Dickeys Mountains, I'u. Nov. 17, l'.iOO. I INSTITUTE ! l'ald Dear For His Let;. n. D. Blanton of Thackerville, Tex. in two years paid over $300.00 to doc tors to cure a Kunning Sore on his leg. Then they wanted to cut it o!T, but ho cured it with one box of Duck leu's Arnica Sulve. !uaiat:toed cure for Piles. 2."etH. nliox. Sold by W. S. Dickson, Druggist. Howard sou of Mr. and Mrs. Issac Culler of Brewer's Mill is spending this week with his aunt Mrs. M. A. Kelley of this place. Oranges, Lemons, Prunes, 'Kaisins, Currants, and Cocoanuts, all new goods, at Robinson's. Help is needod at once when a per son's life is in danger. A neglected cough or cold may soon become se rious and should bo stopped at once. One Minute Cough Cure quickly euros coughs and colds and the worst cases of croup, bronchitis, grippe and other throat and lung troubles. Trout's Drug Store. . Joseph Fuak and his brother L. W. of Belfast spent Monday in town. When tho stomach Is tired out it must have a rest, but we can't live without food. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure "digests what you eat" bo that you can eat all the good food you want while it is restoring the digestive or gans to health. It is the only prepa ration that digests all kinds of food. Trout's Drug Store. P. K. McClain and J. II. Ed wards spent Monday night in town. When you need a soothing and heal ing antiseptic application for any pur pose, use the original DoWitt's Witch Hazel Salve, a well known cure for piles and skin diseases. It heals sores without leaving a scar. Beware of counterfeits. Trout's Drug Store. Mrs. Lottie Over and son Ed gar Fulton came over from Bed ford last Thursday, aud are stay ing at the Washington House. Don't use any of the counterfeits of DoWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. Most of them are worthless or liable to cause Injury. The original DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salvo Is a certain cure for piles, eczema, cuts, scalds, burns, sores and skin diseases. Trout's Drug Store. Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Fishor of Way nosboro, spent from Saturday until Monday with the family of D. B. Snyder in Belfast township. Dyspepsia Cure Digests what you cat. It artificially digests tbe food and alda Nature In strength-suing and recon structing the exhausted digestive or gam. It is the latest dlscovereddigest ant aud tonic. Ho other preparation can approach it in enlcleucy. It In stantly relieves and permanently cures Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Heartburn, Flatulence, Sour btomach, Nausea, Sick Headache, aastralgla.Crampsand all other results of imperfect digestion. Price S00. nd H. Large site contain H timet tuall iim. Book all about dyspeptianialtaUIrtiM Prtpqrtd by C. C OaWiTT A CO., Cbigao Trout'H DruK Store. Klt'ganl is tho proper word for such a lot of Trimmed and Un- trimmed Hals that I have receiv- od especially for Institute. We have a full line of Felt, Velvet, Chctullo, Silk, and Chif fon Hals. 1 leady-to-wear hats, carriage, reception, dinner, walk ing hats, and Children's soft, felt, knock-about hats. riLvriiKKs. Ostrich plumes and fancy fealh crs, quills, wings, birds, ducks, coques, mid breasts, from U ets. to !:t.r0. Also, a full line of rib bons, silks, velvets everything fonml in a first class millinery store. Call, examine goods, and bo convinced . Mrs. A. F LITTLE, Bon Ton Store Trustee's Sale of Valuable Real Estate. OX SAiTKPAY, III (1 M11I U -Mi. 1(100. Tho uuderslmied, Trustee appointed by tin: Orplmns Court of Fulloll t'ouuly lo sell the real estate ot James ami Margaret Sprout, late ui arusii uiw'ii lowusiup, ueeeaseu, will oiler ul PiiPJtONttluonthuuliovenaiiiedihw.iit the line resitlenee of the deceased, ahoul one-half mile south of the 'Mullvalne Hotel, "lu Hrush Creek township, Kulton comity, l'u., two trucls of vuiuunie real esiate, to wit: Tract No. I, the "Muusiou Tract." eonialnln IW) ucres and SI perches, r.cut measure, ulniiii loo acres of which are cleared aud In a hlirh stale of cultivation, unrt the balance in mucl i;iue nun unit tinnier. Tho improvement eon sist or u l,Alliif,uw I'.I.U.NU IIOI'SK. I., A 111. I' HANK HAKN, nearly new, AVaon shed Spi-InK house. Smoke house, Small Fraini aweiuiiK house, and other oiit-lnuldlim's. liod (iiiullty of Limestone on the farm. Tho premises are well watered, with ninniiin water at the house; un Orchard of ull kinds of choice t nut. Tract No. 3, eonlalulnn nil acres and II pcrches.neat measure. Ahoul 130 acres clear ed and lu a fair Ktuio of cultivation, the lint ance lu younir Pine and Oiik in dier. The Im provements consist of a l.oii Ji HN uudl.txl sjt'A m. K. The tracls will he offered tosvlher, or sepa ruici.v, losiui inc purennscrs. Sale to commence at 1 o'clock H. M. TKKMS:- '1'en per cent, of lild when nroner. ty Is knocked down, oue-hulf (iueludiuk' tho lu per oeul) 4n coulirnuitlou of sale, and thu naiauce m one year Irom conllrmatiou of hale. with Interest, secured bv JuuKineut. W. SCOTT ALEXANDER. Lcc. B, 1!K), St Trustee PATTERSON'S STORE, McConncllsburg, Penna. Two Floors and a Base ment eacli seventy-live feet in length by twenty-five iu width just packed with Gen eral Merchandise. A full and complete stock of Dry Goods. Cashmeres, Ginghams, Cali coes, Muslins, Shirtings Linens, Towelings. Clothing. Overcoats, Men's and Boys' Suits, Overalls, Underwear, &c. Hats and Caps in great variety Boots and Shoes. The most reliablo makes at lowest prices. Carpets. Rag, Ingrain, Mattings, &c. Hardware. You can hardly miss getting anything you want. Groceries. A full line of Syrups, Coffoes, Teas, Spices &c. Tobacco and Cigars no better. Harness, Trunks, Notions, Jewelry, und in fact wo try to keep any and everything called for by the people of our county. 0 0 License Notice. IN TIIK COl'KT OF yUAUTKK SESSIONS uv a v i .iu tut in j. i , It Is ordered that all applications for licenses for the sale of vinous, spiritous, mall, or brew ed Illinois, wholesale or retail, for the year Will, will be heard on Tuesday, tho Iftth Ua'v of .lanuary, WW, ut in o'clock a, m., at which time ull persons applying or m.iklnu' objections to uppiicimous. win ot; neurit ny evidence, pe utiou, rcinousu'itnee or counsel. There must be no communication ut nuy time with the JiuUes personally upon the subject, by lettc or any other private w av. The petition, verilled hvamdurltof annllcant. shall be lu conformity with the rciiiiremcuts of the acts or Assembly. Judgment bond shall be executed in the penal sum of initio, with uo less than two reputable Ireeholdersof the conn' IV as suielles, each of I hem to lie a bona Ikle owner ol real csLaic In the couut.v of Fulton worth, over and above all Incuinlirlinces, the l inn ol irA no. Iliind conditioned for the faith' fill observance of all the laws relating to the selling ir luniisiiiu of lluuors. and to pay all damages which .-lull be rccoered UKaiust the lleelisec, ami all oosih. lines und penalties w hi eh niii.v be Imposed on hi in under any Indict- nienl for vio'iiiink' suid laws; und the sureties ucty be rt'iUiicd lo appear In Cuurl und justify iiniii'r oai ii. The Court shall iu all cases refuse the uppll enliou whenever, lu the oniulon of the Courl hiivitiilue reward tothc niiuibcrand charai'ler ol the pelltiotiei-s lor ami against tmi apiilica lion, suell lii'elise lii not ueeissarv for ihc ae- eiiiumoilutioti oi the public and entertainment ol Nil-augers a ud lrn clers, or t bal 1 lie anplleant Is not a lit person lo whom such license should be Krauted. J'eiltioiis to be tiled with the Clerk or the Coiul not later IIimii Monday, the Mllll day of licceini'cr. i iiki. i inject ions nun remonslrau ci's to he llled not later than Tiicstlny. ihc Htll du.vof Jatmai v. Wol. Cpon suillcient cause lie Inu showuoi- pi-oof belui-'uiadtothet.'ourt that the parly hoMnnr IUhiusc has violated miv law or the Couilniiiiwealtll relattlj to tjie sule of liquors, the 1 ourl shall, upon notice belli,' irlv en to the person licensed, revoke the license. ity the t ourt, SA.MUIOI.McC. SWOl'K. Altest: 1'. J ( I1A.M1 i: i.yncii, t ieiuy. s. Deo. tl, Woo. DR. STEVENS, Dentist, M'CONNNELLSBUKG, PA. (iiuiiiinte of I . or I'. Icn t curs' l-.x per- iciiuu. I'lnlcs -Hold. I'latinuiu. Sliver Alu minum, Celluloid, Kubber. und Kubher Alumi hum lined. Metal w itti Hubber Attachment 'I'lntt-M from tHJ.OO uo. ltrlilu'es. Hieliuiond Crowns. i.oi,'an crowns, Co d Cans, riaiiuolit I tins, e. I lllltiK of Natural Teeth a Spcciulty and an worn ijiitirunicvij. luformuilou by inail or In person. THE HARRISONVILLE INN AT Harrisonville, Pa. On the Tnrnnllte six inllen west of McCon nellshurx. Tins old aud popular hoi el sliuul bus been entirely rebuilt, newly fuiulshed uud Is under new management. First (Mush Aeeoiumodallous. neiiirliLfiil llonio for Summer ItniirdcrH. Kates ltoasonuble. Special Attention to Transient Cusioin THOMAS S. MK'lY.l. Kit, I'l-oprlutor. A HALF HOUR it in our Store will prove a liberal education in the i test phases of The Beautiful in Art. -0 a em . . Hespecttully, JOHN A. IRWIN. "000'0m0-0'00W0'00 000.0-0tlH001,gi0 J Pil0-K000000A00A0X0 P.0.00JiH0.0')Z)f 0 0 10 iVrVrVirVWWW fiVinnrl UcjlflYiir . nir . n iii . r l MCionneiisDurg Mnery, BAVY LITTLE, Proprietor. Bread, Rolls. Cakes, and Pretzels on hand all the time. Bake Tuesday, Thursday and baturday. Free delivery in town on bake days. Your PutronuKO Solicited. WtrWtrVyrrVrWirWAVW E. R. SCHOLLENBERGER, PLUMBER, STEAM and V 2 HOT WATER FITTER. & All Work Guaranteed. Prices Reasonable. McCONNELLSBURG, PA. VrWArWVSrWtrWtAAiMy EDWARD BRAKE, Fashionable Barber Oue Door Kast of "Fulton IIouko," McCONNKI.T.SHITUO, PA. Flrst-elass ShavlnK und Hair CuttlnK. Clean tow el for every customer. "Oar Native Herbs," The OrlKinul Herb Compound. The (ircnt Klooil Purifier, KUncy und l.l er licKiilutor Cuurantwiil by our UKGISTICUKD CUAUANTKE to euro all ilint'asos arUino; from iMl'l'UK Hloou und In active Livioh or Kidnkys, 200 Days' Treatment $1.00, MAICKK ANYVVHIOIIK, TUB DOl.LAU HACK IF YOl' AUK NOT CI KI.I). 1 havrt used "Our Native Herbs" for Neural- ula of the Sinniaeh tlmt 1 had for 25 vearH, und they have eared iiiu. after all other remedies fulled, It has now been four years kiueu It oureu inc. aiuu a rew itoses oiu it. John 1). ('AMi'ina.i,, Kuobsville, I'a. J. A. ALUOU. Knobsvllle, I'a. Mcdiwlnu niullcd upon Keceipt of prloo. AT See the Wm WIENER S infl of Fall al,J a 0 . Centrally LocatcdStorc, uo.?.af: 4 u" Our A.illincry li is beyond comparisi or competition. Style and Beauty reign supreml Prices lower than the lowest. We carry a special line of Laces, All-over and Ant -Vi t ir i i ii i a ii i. .'I 6 pnque, Ma uioves, nosiery, muttons, Jet and Gi ' ) -r . r i . .t o i rimming, uiess ooous anu everymin w ith vvhii Trimmed Hats f rom 98c to S5.0o4 a ) io 1 J J.l 1 -.f I to make a dress. ti' or any price. Can suit all ; Ii ( I I 'ul 1 ' 9 ( I I i til 1 1 I.I I ! i A. U. Nace & Sons. Overcoat Ao have lOO all elegant designs and VIKY CHEAP. A great stock of Men's, Boys' and Children's Sufts, We are Never Undersoil Wo buy for cash; hence, get best prices. Xfo tfiveyi benefit of this. Elegant Stock of Ready Made Trousers. We always have any price and style of goods for suit j If you want a suit made to order, wo know how to out i j make it, for we are Masters of the Art tT S Marry Me, Jack, and Buy thd Ring at Evans' i S3 Where you will find a full line of Solid Gold UingsPlui f O Kings, Engraved Band Kings, and Set Rings. Also finest lino of Solid Gold Opal Rings ever shown in this eonntv. Prices rmht, too. fnnv siivlnu nf i!lr1 TOillnrl mill Siik'.ii' ling Silver W"'T t 1 l- ' t" 1 k" 1 V" 1 (.-,) (.-- ) i--": c v. Noeltio Ebony uovelies, Cold Pens, Fountain Pens, &c, & The largest stock of Spectacles in tho county. Rime Engraving and Monogram work done while you wail . Buy your presents where you can have tlu'in oni"'u T'J at a small cost. p i lngraving a namo on a preront tloubles ils vnini'- aspeacilty. Enough said. You catch on. Call aii'l -! pies of work. c-- Watch Repairing Yours for Business, Evans, The Jeweler. Opposite the Post Office. C" ) t, '1 Tkums of Couiit. , . Tbfl Hint term of the RuurtN of Fulton uoun ty in thu yrnr slnill uomnifnue on thu Tuesuny fiillowiUK thu Kuuoud Monthly of Juuuury, ut IU o'clnuli A. M. 'I'liu NL'uond term cominemios on the third Mn'ulii.v of Muroh, ut o'ulook 1', M. The third term uu thu Tuusduy next follow Idk ihe Huuoud Mouduy of June ut IU o'ulouk A. M. The fourth term on the Unit Monduy of Ooto bur, ul t o'ulouk I'. M. , .HKICK. Judrfo Morton will furnish brick ot hU kiln at this place on and after July 30th. McConnellsburirH'; Passenger, Frcitfl" ,K Express Line- R. C. McQuahe. Pr ; HUH UAU.T IIKTWKK'N Men's"'" I.enlnif MoConnullKbuiif ul ;' r,iii niiililni noiinuuLlou viiu SI'. It. 1(. , . nM If" U..llinlnif lm.il KWt I.lUll tljie uvenlUH train on S. 1'- Jfwrfff "1 1 Ir Louidou. lLm nrennrud to ourrJT l"!"i itn' nreiin to uuke eouucotloD wL