jftttoti El F-! VOLUME 2. MCCONNELLSBURG, PA., April 4, 1901. NUABER 2. Channel of Residence. The first of April brought about the usual number oi changes in residence, among which we note the following: Mrs. Annie Ben ford from S. M.Robinson's house on West Water street to Miss Mary Fisher's on North First; lion. S. W. Kirk from Miss Mary Daniels, across the street to the house of the late Thomas Patter son; W. S. Fisher from Mercers burg to S. B. Woollet's property a half mile north of town; Ralph Reed from that house to his own property on east Main; Francis Doyle from that property to Da vie Little's house just east of the millinery store, which in turn was vacated by Samuel Glass, who went into the Benj. Shinier property on the corner of Walnut and First, and Mr. Shimer moved into the new house built on the Annie Doyle lots on North Sec ond. Frank Sheely went from the Mrs. Erb house north of the Lutheran church to the Mrs. Sterret house on East Water street which was vacated by Frank Tritlo who moved into David Maun's house at the Stone Mill south of town. Mr. Maun went down to the house at the race of the Second Mill, which was vacated by Cal Maun to go down into Mrs. S. M. ' Cook's house below Webster Mills. Mrs. Cook moved to town into her sister Mollie Seylar's house, which was vacated by W. H. Nes bit to go into Miss Kate Pott's house diagonally opposite the 'Presbyterian church. This house was vacated by H. C. Smith, who will store his furniture and board until his new house is completed east of town. Mrs. E. R. Pittman moved into the house lately purchased from Miss Lib Hess, Frank Mason who purchased the Mrs. Pittman farm moved into the house vaca ted by Mrs. Pittman. Adam Grissinger moved into the Miss Jennie Carson house vacated by Frank Mason, and Valentine Houpt moved from the home of Mrs. Victoria Wolf into his own property just vacated by Adam Grissinger. Cal Crouse moved from Duff Keyser's, to Hon. D, H. Patter son's house at the old saw mill south of the Webster Mills school house. This house was vacated by Ralph Glenn who went into the house occupied by Mr. Pat terson's tenant farmer near Web ster Mills store. Mr. Patterson has stocked his farm this year, From this place Henry Tritle takes charge of Thomas F. Sloan's farm, and John Ott who has been on Mr. Sloan's farm several years went to the Trout farm west of town, and O. B. Dunlap left the Trout farm, and went to the Dan lei Gilbert farm east of town, which in turn was vacated by John R. Fox who is building new house a few rods east of town on the turnpike. Mr. Fox, for the present, went into the Blue House which was vacated by Dr, F. K. Stevens to go into hisnew house in the Magsam Addition. liuck Valley. The box social on Saturday evening was well attended and au enjoyable time. Maggie McKibbin, after fcpoud ing a week among frionds near Hagorstown, returned home last Thursday. Misses Zoe Mason, Bertha and Mamie Golden were the guests of B. BRhea Saturday night and Sunday. Mrs. Mary Hammann and daughtor Achsah of Piney Grove visited relatives in our valley re cently. Raymond Uammonn is sick. Ivy Siglo is improving slowly. . Wesley Ward of Pine Ridge, Bedford county . attended the social, and spent Sunday in the Valley. Jacob Shultz and wife are mov this week to ' Bethel township, to a farm year Mays Chapel. George Gionger has his saw mill repaired and is sawing again. Isaac Strait. On Monday morning of last week, Mr. Isaac Strait, who lived at Gracey in Taylor township, started to McConnellsburg with his son-in-law with a load of lum ber. When near the Campbell place in Dublin township, he suf fered a stroke of paralysis, and at ouco became unconscious. A buggy was obtained and he was taken home.but he did not regain co" sciousness, and on Wednesday morning he died. Mr. Strait's ancestors came from Germany and were among the first settlers in Licking Creek township. He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Strait and was born in Belfast township in 1841. Thirty-two years ago he was married to Miss Martha Witter of Taylor township and six children survive, namely Alice married to a Mr. McClain, Celia, to a Mr Sherman in Franklin county, Sadie, to a Mr. Taylor in Taylor township and Miss Virgie at home. The two sons living are at home. Two brothers, Jacob at Uarrison- ville, and Joseph of Morrison's Cove, and one sister.Susie, widow of the late Silas Fisher.near Han cock also survive. Interment at Center church last Thursday. Knobsville Mr. William Kerlin and sister Miss Bessie, of near Knobsville, entertained a number of their young friends on Monday even ing March 25, 1901. The even ing was very delightfully spent in music and various games. About midnight, refreshments were served, after which, the guests began to depart for their various homes carrying with them the memory of a very pleas- lut evening. Those present were Misses Al ice Long, Daisy Polk, Amy Flem ing, Etta Polk, Effie Parson, Ver na Parson, Mary Long, Maye Clouser and Messrs. Ira Fore, George Glunt,Chas. Glunt, David Glunt. William Hamill, Erra Clev enger, Denton Gallaher, Harry Clouser, Harry McLaughlin, Neri Beltz, Chas. Ashwell and David Chosnut. Business is booming. Our merchants are replenishing their stock of goods. We only have three stores at present, and one more will be added this spring; the building is up and is on the way, and will soon be completed. Benny Cllne and G. W. Wagner, Esq., are driving in the nails. They are both hustlers. Frank Wible is to be the new merchant. His building will add much to the appearance of the town. William Snider is also putting up a new house and the town is starting out very bright for the first year of the new century Our friend Jacob Hamil is still suffering with rheumatism, but is seen out in the yard occasion ally thesa warm days; the Salva tion preachers have returned to their home again and are in he best of spirits. Jacob Long will move to the house they have pur chased from James Mumma, and George Parson will move out near Fort Littleton. John Kerlin has moved to his farm in Dublin township which he purchased of Wm. Snider. Arthur Souders. Mr. Arthur Souders.a respect ed citizen, died suddonly of 1 eart failure on Saturday afternoon, March 23,at his home in Hancock, Mr. Souders was aged 02 years. He had lived all his life on Timber Ridge.untila few years ago when his health failed and he moved to Hancock. He was buried on Mon day at the Abram Hull graveyard on the farm now owned by Mr M. V. Myers. Mr. Souders is survived by his wife and four children:' Mrs. Ida Myers, Mrs, Sadie Manning, Albert and Dan iol Souders, at home. Mr. William Wink and son Geo, spent last Friday night at Judge Morton's. The Ninety and Nine. Pardon us for interrupting you, and, especially, just now, for we know you are interested in this article. Well we are inter ested in it too; but, will you not stop long enough to glance at the figures just after your name ou the top margin of this page? If you tiind a 99 there, it means that you owe us more than a dol lar ou your subscription. A dollar isn't much to you, and especially when you consider that we have had to work hard a whole year to send you so good a paper every week as the Fulton County News, but a dollar is a whole lot to us. You see we donothavoa"cinch" on the county printing, and must depend on our subscribers for money to meet our expenses, so if there is a 90 there (and don't be afraid to look) go right clown into your old stocking, fish out a dollar bill, and mail it to us. Do it right away. It is just a matter of carelessness that you have not sent it loug ago. You have had lots of dollar bills during the past year. You know you can spare a dollar more easily than two if you let it run another year. Need more. Your scribe from this town seems to have lost her pen. We think it too bad that our thriving town cannot be represented in the News. The warm days have stirred the farmers in the surrounding districts; and they, in turn, are stirring the soil. Uncle John Shafcr continues to be ill; he has not been out of the house since January. Mr. William II. Wink has been tiling for some time. We think our old soiuier irienus wm soon be around again. Mrs. W. F. Hart and Mrs.' Emanuel Sharp are also ou the list of sick. Miss Etta Everetts, who is fin ishing tho term or scnooi at al- piue, spent Saturday and Sunday at home. Miss Blanche Mellott of Sipes Mill spent from Friday until Mou- day with her teacher, Miss Anna Culler. Miss Clyde Hess and Miss Bea trice Sharp visited Miss Olive Hess, one of Bethel's teachers.ou Sunday last. Dr. J. S. Swartzwolder has lm proved his residence by putting an iron fence around his yard Mr, Geo. D. Morgret is build ing a new dwelling nouse. Mr, John Bard is the contractor. The Baptist denomination are making arrangements to repair their church at this place.. We trust they will give it an appear ance that will add to tho village. Miss Ella Mellott and the Wal ters Bros, speut Ssaturday night with Miss Rhoda Lake in Thomp son. Prof. Palmer was shooting sparrows on the st1 jets Saturday. He said he wautf 1 a potpie for uncle John. .' Mr. Lemuel Garland purchased a fine horse a few days ago. Mr. Leo Funk, who spent tho winter at Hopewell studying mu sic, has returned home. Wo un derstand he will bo connected with Mr. Palmer's normal school, thus adding a musical depart ment. The men can be seen with their dinner pails traveling to and from work at tho Milling and Lumber Works of Hart, Funk, and Co., on "Puffinburgor Row." This gives tho town tho appearance of a full Hedged manufacturing place. We trust they will not form a "work er's union" and strike for higher wiiges and shortor hours, The new store of C. Mellott and Bro. is in full progress. J. W, Trunx claims tno nrst piaco ou loafer's row. You will need larger pipe, Johnston, before you can do that successfully. Mr. George R. Morgret return ed from Clearfield where he had beon in tho employ of the M. F G. Co., and left on Monday for Boston, Mass., where ho will rind employment with his brother Ed ward. Carl Mellott aits oi buudin a sitting rootr his now store, Christiana Forney. Christiana Fix wife of John Forney, was born February 17, 1837, and died March 2H, l'JOl, d 04 years, 1 month and Jl lays. She became the wife of ohn Forney February 17, 1859. She went to the home of her hus band one mile east of Knobsville nd helped to bear the burdens of life where they lived a peaceful aud happy life together until Vpril 10, 181)1, when the Death Angel came and robbed her of her husband. From that time, she las beon making her home with her sou Andrew Johusou at the old home. To her and her husband were born eleven children, three of whom are dead Mary.Elizabeth, and George. Those surviving are Rebecca, of Philadelphia; Marga- et, wife of Lewis Cook.of Knobs ille; A. I., at home; Jennie M., wife of George D. Wagner;Aman- a, wife of a Mr. Walters, Shade Gap; Charity, wife of Edward Hamil; Barbara, wife of Ira Ker lin, all al whom were at home to follow their mother to tho ceme tery at Knobsville last Sabbath morning. Funeral services con ducted by D. W. Kelso, from Numbers 33:10. . Besides these there was a large number of dis tant relatives and neighbors. The hurch was filled to its seating apacity. She was a consistent member of the M. E. church aud one that will be missed, a good neighbor and always ready to lend a help ng hand, in the time of need. She was a sister of John Fix of Tod township and Daniel Fix aud Peter Fix, (now dead,) also one sister living near Big Cove Tan ncry. llirthduy Party. Wednesday, March 25, being he date of tho birthday of Mrs Eilio Wink of Sipes Mills, a num ber of her relatives and frionds assembled at her home to do lion or to the occasion. She was not expecting com pany; but her hospitality is so well known, that it goes without saying that the first shock of her surprise being over.a hearty wel come was extended to one and all, At the noon hour the contents of tho various boxes and baskets which had been brought by the company, were spread upon tno table, and the meal thus formed would have satisfied the demands of any epicure. The day was spent very pleas intly, tho music being the chief feature of amusement. Mrs. Wink was the recipient of a number of handsome and useful gifts. Late in the afternoon the guests returned to their homes, sorry that such days do not come often er, and are not longer when they do come. For this day's enjoy ment those present are indebted to Mrs. Wink's sou and daughter who extended the invitations. t'uptaln Kershner. Captain George M. Kershner, an aged and respected citizen of Belfast township, diod at his home at Needmore February 20, 1001, agod 80 years, 0 months.and 12 days. Mr, Kershner was born near Hagorstown, Md., and served as Captain of Company G., First Maryland Cavalry in the Civil War, and as au officer was bravo and efficient. His remains were interred at Warfordsburg, Rev. Beall and Elder Palmer conducting the f u neral services. Tho deceased is survived by six children, Mary J. Stono, Indian Spring, Md.; Anna E. Boxwell Baltimore, Md.; Isabella Moore, Indian Spring; George E. Kersh ner, Brunswick, Md.; Willet P. Wilcher, Cumberland, Md., and Charles R. Kershner at Need more. During the last 59 years of his life, Mr. Kershner had been a consistent member of the M. E. church, aud had read tho Bible through 50 times',. (jeorge Holly. At the age of 75yoars, 5 months, aud 5 days, tho subject of this ! notice died at tho home of his son-, in-law, William Morgret, in Clear- i field, March 2-, 191)1; aud his re- j mains were brought to hips Cove and interred beside those of lis wife in the cemetery at Whips Cove church, ou Saturday, March 10. Mr. Holly speut most of his life in Whips Cove, having been at Clearfield during the past three ears. In 1844, ho was married to Miss Eleanor Smith. To them eight children were born, five of whom survive. Mrs. Holley dying aboul three years ago. He is also survived by sixteen grand-child ren and three grcat-grand-ehild- ren. Mauy years ago, when Bethel towuship included all of Union township and Whips Cove, Mr. Holly was constable serving very acceptably. In 1871, he defeated the late George J. Pittman for County otnmissioner. Atthattimo, and prior to the adoption of the new State Constitution, one Commis sioner was elected every year, thus having some experienced men on the board all the time. Mr. Holly was a man of sterling integrity. In the fall of 1874 he was elected County Surveyor, and reelected in 1877. Mr. Will Morgret and Oliver Holly came with the corpse from Clearfield. The pallbearers were Levi Winters, Levi Smith, Denton O. Hoopengarduer, James A. Diehl, SamuelDiehl, and Boston Diehl. I uneral services conducted by Rev. A. W.May. Saluvia. Mr. aud Mrs. George W. Mel lott are seriously ill. Mr. Mellott is in a very critical condition. Mrs. Mae Bair.Mrs.Bertllanu, Mrs. Anna Ilauu, Mrs. Joseph Everetts, Mrs. R. R. Haun, Mrs. II. E. Austin, Mrs. James A. Stewart, and Mrs. Harris speut Thursday very pleasantly at the home of Mrs. Speer. Two quilts testify that they spent the time very profitably. E. R. Austin's sale Tuesday, was well attended, and the prices realized were up to the average. Mr. aud Mrs. Will Strait at tended the funeral of Mr. Strait's uncle, Isaac Strait,' of Gracey, Thursday. John w. iloop and l nomas Metzler appraised the persoual property of the late John Daniels deceased, Thursday. Homer L. Sipes, aud D. D. Deshoug were in Everett on bus iness last week. Mrs. Rebecca Dwire aud Miss Amanda Deshong of Allegheny county are visiting their parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. D. Deshoug. Mrs. Bert Ilann and Mrs. Anna Haun spent Saturday with the family ofS. H. Ilockeusmith of West Dublin. The oyster supper at Harrison ville Saturday night was well patronized, and tho society real ized a noat sum. Among those from a distance who atteuded were Howard Dickson, Miss Ora Dickson, Norman Akers, Si mon Mellott, of Sipes Mill Samuel Speck, of West Dublin David Strait, aud Mr. McElheny of Huston town. Pierced Ear Drum. A rather serious and paiuf ul accident happeued one day las week to William Bard, of Belfast township, lie and Frank Bess wore engaged in grubbing. Mr. Bard, had bent over a stout grub and had as he thought, cut off all tho roots. When ho lot go his hold, the grub Hew up, and struck him ou the side of the head, a Btiff twig entering au car and puncturingthedrum. Dr.Swartz welder was consulted, but it is doubtful whether thattheinjured member can bo restored. Captain Skinner last Saturday. was in town Adam Dc.ivnr. At his homo in Taylor township on Monday afternoon, Mr. Adam Deavor a highly respected citizen died in his 85th year, Mr. Deavor was born in Hunt- inguou county, out spent most oi his long life m this.' lie married , Miss Angli'liae Yiugling, and to them were born ten cniklreu, , Rev. E. A. J. Douvor, of Pattou imbria county; Rev. J. D. W. ' Deavor, of Tyrone; Rev. W. J. S, '. Deavor, who died a few years ago Dr. Tennyson Deavor. practicing i nedicine in Syracuse, N. Y., j Benjamiu A. Deavor, farmer, near : Hustoutowu; J. A. C. Deavor, I mining engineer, Woodvalu, ,I'a., ! Jacob. E. C. Deavor, blacksmith at Waterfall, this county; Mollie wife of Andrew Chilcoto, New Ironada, Mrs. M. Laidig, Laidig, this county, and Zella wife ofW.C. McClain, near Gracey. The wife of the deceased died about 18 or 20 years ago. Mr. Deavor was a consistent ueuibcr of the M. E. church for many years; aud, while he lived a juiot life, uot attracting public attention outside of hisown neigh borhood, there Mas a subtle in llueuce for good in the lives of those parents that has manifest ed itself iu their children in a de cree seldom the lot of parents aisiug so large a family. It was i source of quiet satisfaction to the aged patriarch to know that so mauy of his family had, by the jlessing of God upon their efforts won distinction aiming their lei- low men. Interment at Centei'ichurch on Wednesday. Laidi S. S. Wilson will soon have a new houso built near the eastern end of Sidling Hill tunnel. Mrs. Maria Laidig will move to Hustoutowu this week. Prof. E. E. Kell of Burnt Cab ins was a business visitor to this township on Saturday. All the telegraph poles for the new hue have been delivered be tween Hustoutowu and West Dublin. Mrs. Kate Edwards will move to J. II. Edwards's houso near the State Road. Earl Morton stopped at his un cle Hiram Clevenger's Saturday evening on his way to Huntingdon county. Tho sudden death of Isaac Strait last week was a sad sur prise to his many friends. Miss Drucio Laidig has gouo to Chambersburg where she will be employed tho coming summer. S. A. Shaw having built a now houso is further improving his property by putting up a new fence along the road. Mrs. Michael Laidig aud broth er, ii. A. Deavor, aro spending a few days in Franklin county. Mrs. Laidig is visiting relatives inChambersburgandatteudingtlie Methodist Conference, while Mr. Deavor will go on to Waynesboro. Reception. At tho homo of Mr. aud Mrs. Charles Wilson of Dublin Mills, iu honor of Mrs. Wilson's broth er, Mr. Garfield Peterson and bride, a pleasing social event oc curred. About 5 o'clock tho wed ding party arrived at Mr. Wil son's home. Tho party consisted of J. Bart Stevens aud wife, Heu- ry Wilson and wife and two daugh ters Misses Pearl and Sadie, and Mahala Wilsou aud Miss Agues Peterson. The evening was speut pleasantly, aud at 7 o'clock the guests were inviteu to tno uium room to surround the table where a bountiful supper was spread. Tho table was laden with every thing that was good, of which all partook heartily. The guests returned to tho par lor, whore tho evening was spent with Instrumental and vocal mu sic. all seemiutr to enjoy them selves very much. . They roceivod very many use ful and handsome presents. We wish them a long1 life and much good luck. ' v V PERSONAL. Mr. Harry Rotz,of llarristown, Illinois, is visiting relatives in this county. Miss Anuid Irwin is visiting tho family of the late T. W. Huston at Clear Ridge. G. J. Mellott, Gem's hustling merchant, is in the city this week buying new goods. Dr. J. A. Comerer of Clearvillo speut Tuesday night iu this place with his brother Tom. Harry Spangler, Wells Tan nery's gonial postmaster, speut a few minutes iu town Tuesday. J. K. Johnston is in the East this week buyiug new goods for the spring trade. Watch for his new advertisement. Mr. Albert Wilson arrived hero from Pittsburg Monday. Mrs. Wilson is going to New York for a visit of several weeks among friends. Miss Miunio Reisnor, of tho C. V. State normal,speuthor Easter vacation with her parents, Mr. aud Mrs. J. G. Reisnor, of this place. Todd Skinner, a student of the Mercersburg Academy, spent from Thursday until Monday in the home of Mrs. Matilda Trout of Ibis place. Miss Nellie Daniels sppnt last week in Philadelphia, buying her spring stock of millinery. The goods is coming in now and look very pretty. Ed Reisnor of the senior class at the C. V. state normal, is spending this week with his pa rents, Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Reisnor of this place. Mr. aud Mrs. George W. Sipes of Wells Valley passed through this place last Friday on their way to spend a few days at Con ference at Chambersburg. Frank C. Bare of Fort Littleton is in the eastern cities this" week buying newgoods. Tho business of the late D. K. Bare and sou is now changed to F. C. Bare. Mr. and Mrs. A. U. Nace, Mrs. George W. Hays and John W. Greathead were among the num ber from this place who attended Conference at Chambersburg. Mr. William Polk and daughter Miss Etta of Knobsville spent Saturday in McConnellsburg. Miss Etta has just finished a very successful term of school in Tod township. Mrs. S. M. Cook of Webster Mills spent several days during the past week with Mrs. E. C.x Trout. Her many friends will bo glad to learn that Mrs. Cook is regaining health. Mrs. S. B. Woolet went over to Chambersburg for Conference last Friday .and heard Dr. Bris tol's lecture. Dr. Bristol is Presi dent Mclvinley's pastor at tho Metropolitan church Washing ton. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis C. Maun, and Thomas McCluro and daugh- ter.all of Everett, passed through this place one day last week en- route for Conference. Judge Buckley of Fort Littleton also spent Saturday and' Sunday there. Mr. W. B. McDowell of Lemas ter dropped into our office and dropped a silver dollar into our pocket last Friday. Mrs. Mc Dowell had been spending several days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James G. Kendall in tho Cove. MissCarrio Raker, after spend -iug two months with her uuelo aud aunt Mr. aud Mrs. Henry W. Scott, of this place, returned last week to her homo iu Knox ville, Illinois. Miss Raker is a very pleasant youug lady, and made mauy friends while in town. Barry A. Thompson,- Editor Tyrone Tims, who was sent as a delegate by the congregation of tho first Methodist church, Ty roue, to tho Conference at Cham borsburg, came over the moun tain, on Monday last to soo his parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Thompson in this place, return ing to Chambersburg on early train Tuesday morning.
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