Head IlostoUor's nd this week. McCouni.'llsburc I.,odge is not represented at Gettysburg this week. Nice fresh couutry butter re ccived every Thursday at Kobiui son '8 grocery. Dan Ott one day last week kill ed two hawks that measured each three feet from tip to tip. H. L. Norris of Three Springs hasa new Harness Advertisement in another column this week. Mr. and Mrs. Cal Crouse are happy over the arrival of a new daughter last Sabbath morning. Corn Plows, Harrows, aud Ag ricultural Implements generally at W. H. Nesbit's and prices right. Mrs. Wilson Litton, who re cently moved on the Washabaugh farm near Webster Mills, is ill with typhoid fever. A Catholic sister is nursing her. The least quauity aud most in quality describes DeWitt's Little Early Risers, the famous pills for constipation, andliver complaints. Trout's drug store. There will be preaching in Hills Chapel one-half mile north of Dott postoftice ou Sunday May "0, at 10 a. m. All are welcome to the service. Rev. W. W. Blossom. You are much more liable to disease when your liver and bow els do not act properly. DeWitt's Little Early Risers remove the cause of disease. Trout's drug store. The old pavement taken up, the curb and bed raised, and a new one put down, constitute a big improvement to the Nace building at the southwest, corner of Second and Water streets. A son of John Snider, Plum Run, is stopping at Mr. James Johnston's, Potts Mills, where lie is undergoing treatment for in carnation of both eyes. (Iritis.) He is in a serious condition. Skin affections will readily dis appear by using DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. Look out for coun terfeits. If you get DeWitt's you will get good results. It is the quik and positive cure for piles. Ti out's drug store. I have a good four-horse-wagon, 3-inch tread, thimble skein, that I will sell cheap or trade on a two horse wagon. Jno. M. Kkrlin, 'Knobsville. W. H. Nesbit has a few old binders which he guarantees to be all right, that he will trade for young stock; of course, in addi tion to these, he has lots of new ones latest improved that he will sell cheap. G. A. R. Memorial services will be held in the Hustontown M. E. church next Sunday evening at 7.30. Addresses will be made by Rev. J. R. Melroy and others. Select m usic, appropriate for the occasion, will be furnished by the choir. Old soldiers living in the place and surrounding commu nity are iuvited to be present. Without the knowledge of the Mellott Brothers, owners of "Robert J" the News without any tnought of injustice, used the cut of VV. H. Duvall's horse in print ing the bills for the Mellott Bros. We trust that it may not lead to any misunderstanding. Mr. Du vall is the only man in the county, we believe, who has a cut of the horse he owns. Rev. W. A. West will preach a memorial sermon in the Presby terian church to the Grand Army people in this place next Sunday morning at half past 10 o'clock; also in the afternoon, at the Luth eran church at Big Cove Tannery Rev. A. G. Wolf will preach the annual memorial sermon to the veterans in that community. Everybody invited to those servi ces. Mr. Edward Brake, who has conducted a barber shop so satis factorily here during the past four years, tiold out last Satur day to Robt. M. Downes, who took possession at once. Mr. Brake is an excellent barber and a first class citizen as well. We dp not know his plans for the f u- ture. Mr. Downes is a practical barber, having worked live years ' and a half in Philadelphia. Memorial Service at liurut Cabins. Memorial service will be ob served in this place in the after noon of M ay 80th at 2.30 p. m. by the G. A. li. and P. O. S. of A., assisted by the M. E. Ladies ' Guild. Speaking will be the or der of the program. Speakers from out of town will be present. Martial music will be rendered by the Fannettsburg drum corps. The Ladies Guild will hold a lawn carnival at the M'Gowan mansion, afternoon and evening. All are fftvitod. W. II. Submit. Uou. James Daniels received a dispatch last Saturday informing him of the dangerous illness of his daughter, Mrs. Will Dixon of Pittsburg. Levi Hockcusmith is attending the meeting of the Grand Lodge of the Odd Fellows at Gettysburg this week. Rev. and Mrs. Pittougor left Moudny for a visit with friends iu Adams county. Jacob Naugle and step-daughter, of Rays Cove, have moved to the home of Mr. Naugle's neph ew, Emanuel Sipe, where they purpose boarding this summer. Mr. aud Mrs. George W. Sipe, Mr. aud Mrs. Cal Kirk, and the Misses Greenland all of Wells Tannery; James McDonald and family, and Mrs. Philip Barton, of Rays Ilill;Mead Davis.of Brad dock aud Mrs. Brown Dawney.of Philadelphia, were called here last Monday ou account of the death of Mrs. John McDonald, of Buffalo. Mrs. McDonald's sister Minnie and husbrnd of Huntingdon, ac companied the remains to this place. Howard Mellott, who has been employed in Johnstown, is visit ing his parents, Mr. aud Mrs. H. K. Mellott. Miss Maggie Daniels left Mon day morning for Pittsburg, where she had been called on account of the serious illness of her sister, Mrs. Will Dixon. Matthew Mellott secured the contract to repair the Vallance school house for 200.00. Miss Maggie Strait, of Har risouville, has gone to Yellow Creek, where she has employ ment. Mr. and Mrs. Amos J. Mellott continue seriously ill. Mrs. Har ris has regained her usual health. Clear Ridge. James Kerlin went to Harris burg Tuesday. H. W. Denisar and wife were the guests of Clem Chosnut Sun day. Miss Stella Hixson who has beeu employed iu the family of J. A. Henry for about four years leftou Saturday to make her home in the family of W. H. Baumgard ner at Wells Tannery. Aunie Fields came to take her place at Mr. Henry's. Mrs. Hannah Walker has gone to Philadelphia to spend some time with her sister, Miss Juna Cromwell. James Stevens of Fort Littleton shut up a number of cattle from this place on Sunday and made the owners pay before removing them. Henry Strait, wife and daugh ter of Pleasant Ridge were callers at their nephew, S. L. Bedford's on Wednesday. Homer Cromwell, one of Tay lor towuship's successful teachers last wiuter, started to school last week at Winegardner's. Robert Lock and family accom panied by Mrs. Isaiah Madden, Ora Brown and Mrs. Nevin Lai dig of Maddensville, took supper with Frank Madden and wife last Sunday. Ou the 30, the veterans and oth er citizens will leave this place at 11:30 a. m. and go to. Center and decorate the graves of the sol diers then to Winegardners and decorate the graves of the sol diers; then to Clear Ridge after that, there will bo speeches from the men. The bean supper will be at 5 o'clock. The Sunday school and Epworth League are request ed to join the parade. Summer I Our to the Pacific Coast On account of the Epworth League Convention at San Fran cisco, the Pennsylvania Railroad Company will run a personally conducted tour by special train to the Pacific Coast and North west Canada. Tour will leave July 8, and return August 6. Round-trip rate only $188.50. Address Geo. W. Boyd, Assist ant General Passenger Agent, Philadelphia, for itinerary. Last Friday morning as Mrs. George W. Reisner of this place was assisting her washerwoman to remove a boilerfull of scakliug water from the stove, the haudle at Mrs. Reisner's end of the tin washboiler came off, causing her to lose her equilibrium and to fall to the floor receiving the con tents of the boiler over her body. Of course she was jmiuf ully scald ed; and only her clothing saved her from a very serious accident. ltuc Hall. A base ball team was organized at Dublin Mills last Saturday l;) be known as the Dublin Mills Athletics. J. L. Wright was elected captain aud ni imager. The liue up c, Bert Wiuegarducr. p, J. L. Wright. lb, John Gillis. 2b, Homer Cromwell. 3b, L. Luther Detwiler. ss, Scott Benson. i f, Frank Beusou. cf, Harvey B. Bergstresser. If, Brint Miller. u, llrrvey McQuait. The following substitutes were provided George Bolinger, Em ery Booth, Chas. Bolinger, Chas. Stevens, John Winegardner, Rob ert Wiuegarducr, aud S. B. Fra ker. This team is walking around with a good sized chip on its shoulder aud is ready to hear from auy of the older teams 75 year-old boys not excepted. WeKster Mills. Mrs. D. J. Mellott is now tak ing an extended trip to Philadel phia where she is visiting her niece and nephew, Mrs. Hays, formerlyCMiss Florence Duffy and Mr. Charles Duffy. Miss Elizabeth Patterson of the Scotland Industrial school, spent a few days with her parents Hon. and Mrs. D. II. Patterson the lat ter part of last week. Col. W. U. Nelson is seen quite frequently passing to nud from his farm at Big Spring. Dr. Sappiugton's wife spent a few days in this place last week. Mr. Frank Duffy made a hur ried trip to Chambersburg last Saturday. Drs. Dalby and Unger perform ed a surgical operation upon one of Mr. Roe Mellott 's children last week. The operation was suc cessful and the child is improving- Last Friday Mr. W. H. Duffy saw some smoke ascending from his old dwelliug" house. Upon in vestigation, he found the whole side afire. Sommoning help the tire was soon checked by hard exertion ou the part of the men. After the fir e had been extinguish ed the fact was discovered that one of the younger children had beenburuingcaterpiUarsandwhile walking past the porch on which were some shavings some tire dropped from the torch into the shavings. Licking Creek. Mr. Howard Mellott, who has been at Johnstown, is home for. a short time. Quite a number of people are to be baptized at the Christian church next Sunday. Mr. George R. Hoop has his barn nearly completed. Mr. Wishart Decker and fami ly spent Sunday at Eli Funk's. Mrs. Jennie Daniels is visiting friends in McConnellsburg. Mrs. Frances Mellott has gone to Johnstown to make her home. Mr. William Deshong, Mrs. Hattie Mellott, and their sister, Linna, spent last week at Everett and Riddlesburg. Miss Linna A. Deshong spent a few days last week with her brother at Everett. Mr. Grank Bowser t nd family of Bedford spent last week visit ing friends in this community. Miss Viola Deshong accompanied them home. Mrs. David Fohner was with her mother last week. John Hampton is employed at Joseph Deshong 's. Mrs. Susan Sipes was able to spend Sunday with her daughter Mrs. Palmer. Miss Ella Maun spent a few days last weekatllarryMumma's. Mr. David Sharpe, who was seriously ill at Harry Mum ma's, is some better. DeWitt's Little Early Risers search the remotest part of the bowels and remove the impuri ties speedily with no discomfort. They are famous for their efficacy. Easy to take.never gripe. Trout's drug store. Divine services will be held in the U. B. churches, Hustontown charge, May 20, as follows: Mt. Tabor, 10 a. m.; Oak Grove, 2.30 p. m.; Wells Valley, 1.30 p. m.j at Oak Grove the sacrament of the Lord's Supper will beadminiBter ed at the close of the service. All are welcome to come. W. Jl. DaFok, Pastor. H. L. NORRIS can quote you Buggy Har ness everything complete, from $".00 to $30.00. Team and Farm Harness, $4.00 to $20.00. P'lynets (team) $1.25 to $4.00 a pair. Flynets (buggy) $1.45 to $3.90. Collars, 95 cents to $2.50. Whips, 8 cents to $1.50. Summer Lap Robes 25 cents to $2.50. km p a Full Lino of everything umm! by ft horse owner. We nmuufitoluru all our kocmIn. tind trutiruutee them to be ritfht, or money refunded, H. L. NORRIS. Three Spring, Pa, McKibhin. Mr. and Mrs. Amos Palmer spent Sunday at Wm. Truax's Mr. and Mrs. John Conner were among those who attended May Meeting at Tonoloway last Sun day. "Uncle" Nathan Truax is se riously ill. Mr. Anderson Mellott and fam ily spent Sunday with Mr. Mel lott's sister Mrs. David Evans. Mr. and Mrs. Miller Truax spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Bedford. Squire Smith who " has been seriously ill for some two months does not improve very much. Dr. and Mrs. J. B. Mellott spent Sunday at Mrs. Gertrude Spade's. Messrs. Scott Sipe John L. and Charles A. Spade started to Pot ter county last Tuesday where they expect to get a job of work in the "woods" W. II. Lake of Clearfield was in our vicinity Monday. Misses Laura aud Eva Bedford spent Sunday afternoon with Miss Emma Truax. It Saved His Leg. P. A. Dauforth, of LaGrange, Ga., suffered for six Months with a frightful running on his leg; but writes that Bucklen's Arnica Salve wholly cured it in five days. For Ulcers, Wounds, Piles, it's the best salve in the world. Cure guaranteed. Only 25c. Sold by W. S. Dickson. Enid. Joseph E. Bridenstine is ad ding to his farm improvements by having erected this summer a new bank barn. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Zern were guests recently of Miss Lizzie Woodcock. Robert Early who had been 111, is much better. The Epworth League will hold a Mayflower Social at the Wells Valley M. E. church, Saturday evening, May 25. Miss Alice Griffith has a largo music class in the Valley this spring. E. A. Horton and J. C. Alexan der are giving their attention to the lumber business. Old Soldier's Experience. M. M. Austin, a civil war vet eran, of Winchester, Ind., writes: "My wife was sick a long time in spite of gooddoctor'streatment but was wholly cured by Dr. King's New Life Pills, which worked wonders for her health." They always do. Try them. Only 25cat W. S. Dickson's drug store. The executive Committee met at the office of M. R. Shaffner, Esq., last Friday evening and named Thursday and Friday, June 13, aud 14, as the days'upon Yvliich the annual convention of the Fulton County Sunday School Association will be held. The place is McConnellsburg. Other announcements will be made later. Thirty-day Transcontinental Tour Via Pennsylvania Railroad. Spec ial train leaves July 8. Only $188.50 round trip. Covers Den ver, Colorado Springs, Salt Lake City, San Francisco, Los Angles, Seattle, and Banff Hot Springs. Address Geo. W, Boyd, Assist ant General " Passenger Agent, Philadelphia, for itinerary. . IIAKNKSS AND FARM GEARS. I have now on hand tlio lorest, best and (licapost assortment of Hand Made Harness in Pennsylvania, and sell them ' cheaper than the cheapest. Har ness from .8 to $'2S alvay9 on hand. UKM" KM HKK, we make all our "work BY HANI) and guarantee It to he all riht. Fly Nets and Summer Dusters very cheap ond at COST with Harness. Form Gears of all kinds always on hand ready for use. We (five SI'lXIAI. low prices, to our itlton ;m .vi V customers. Whips, Collars, Hames, Bridles, and every thing for the horso. Write or call for prices before you buy. W. S. IIOSTETTKR, Merccrsburg, l'a. S. E. Cor. Diamond. Auditor's Notice. tMute of Jacob Hens. The iindi'i-sfKnt'd Auditor nppotnted by the Orphuns' Court or Fulton county to make dis tribution of the hiilunee tn the hiinrtH of S. ft. MeKee, Kxecutor of .Ineoh Hem, lute of the township of Hrush t'reuk. deueimed, will ut tend to the duties of his appointment ut hi of fice in McCounellsburtf, P., on Niiturdiiy. Juue 1, liVM, ut 10 . m. when uud where till parties Interested muy uttend if thev we proper. M. K SHAFFNKK, Mtiy 14, 1001, 3t. Auditor. Auditor's Notice. The uuderslirned. Auditor appointed by the Orptmns' Court of Fulton county to muke dis- trimmon of the imiunce in the minds or imviu PeniMir, net in executor of the will of Mrs. Hurtmru lenlsiir. deceased, hereby ifiveH no tice thtit he will sit for the performance of his duties, at his omce. in MccoimeiisourK, l'a , on Friday, May HI, wot. at 10 o'clock, a. in., when and where all partieM interested may attend, if they Nee proper. W. SUOTT ALEX ANDF.K, May 14, IWI,3t. Auditor. Executrix's Notice, (F.state of John Hooth. deceased.) Letters testamentary on the estate of John Hooth of Tod township. Fulton county. Pn.. deceased, huvlnu been grunted to the under signed, nil persons Indebted to suid estute tire requested to make Immediate paymeut and those hiiviinr claims or demands uKulnst the same, will presuut them duly authenticated for payment. MARGARET BOOTH. May SI, ldrtl. Kxeoutrlx. FOH SALhY A House and Lot at Hustontown 1 lie house contains 4 rooms and a kitchen. Well and pump near the door. Also; at Knobsville, Frame for building 18x25 good condition will do for house or stable. If wanted for house, I have material ready to com plete it. For particulars call on or address J. C. FORE, ' Knobsville, Pa. Wells Tannery. Among those who have recent ly visited friends in this vicinity are Meade Davis, of Braddock; Mrs. David Quintor, of Hunting don; Mrs. Brown C. Dawney, and daughter, of Philadelphia; A. M. Hixson of Emniaville; C. R. Davis, of Saluvia; John McDonald and John Patrick, of Buffalo; and Mrs Blanche McGlathery of Altoona. Prof. II. M. Griffith, having just completed another nine months' term as principal of the schools at Derrick City Pa., has returned to the home of his pa rents Mr. and Mrs A. O. Griffith. Horace is one of our useful boys, and we are always glad when he can be at home awhile. Miss Stella Hixson of Clear Ridge is in the home of Mr. and Mrs. V. H. Baumgardner. Charles B.. Stevens of McCon nellsburg has just completed a thorough canvass of this town ship in the intererest of his norm nation for Treasurer. Mrs. S.'P. Wishart accompanied by her daughter Miss Alice made a business visit to Everett last Saturday. J. C. Horton represented the Wells Valley Lodge I. O. O. P. at the Grand Lodge now in session at Gettysburg. Mr. Harvey Wishart spent a few days with his Bon Howard in Huntingdon. Mrs. Amanda Spangler is vis iting her parents Mr.and Mrs. Jo seph Palmer, at Mount Union. I? rush Creek. Some of our farmers are done planting corn whileothorsare still plowiDg. The farm of Mrs. Emily Akers deceased was sold on Friday the 10th to Mahlon Barton. Cow buyers are numerous through the valley since the creamery closed. P. J. Barton and family of HuBtontown spout Saturday and Sunday at the homo of Mrs. Ma ria Barton who has been in poor health for some time. Mrs. 15. P. Duvall who suffered a paralytic stroke some weeks ago is improving slightly. Mr. Hiram Clevenger and daughter of Laidig spent Sunday visiting Mr. Clovonger's sister Mrs. Duvall. Mr. Elisha Barton "of Six Mile Run attended the sale of the real estate of Mrs. Emily Akers. , Mrs. S. W. Kirk of McConnells-' burg is visiting relatives in Brush Creek Valley this week. WlPNFR'R 1 Hancock, Md., Headquarters FOR Spring and Summer Millinery, Dry Goods and Notions. You run no risk buying of us. Satisfaction Assured. Goods the Hest. lfiTWe trade for " . mmmnmmm,mm.mrmmmMmmmj..mm Busiest Place In Xown u U t J m is the work rooms of A. Establishment. m Just . 'j Hi Rushed li with orders for New Summer Suits. tJJ While INACES is the place to go if you j want a suit made to order one that will fit you and make you look genteel it should not be forgotten that lt they carry a large stock of Ready Made Clothing. Jj Suits for men, suits for boys, suits for childrenboth !jj for Dress and Everyday wear and at Prices Just as !$ Low as the Lowest. j m Turn your old clothes over to the Rummagers.and go to Naces' and get new ones. Spring Announcement ! We have just arrived from the Eastern Cities with the largest and llnest line of Millinery and fancy goods ever brought to Ful ton county. Prices lower thun ever before. Trimming done free, in all the latest stylos. All are kindly asked to come and see the best of goods and low prices. We have scores of Trimmed Hats besides hundreds of Untrimmed of all the latest shades and shapes. Flowers of all colors and prices. Children's Hoods from iifteen. cents up Sailors from twenty cents up. Ladies' ready madeShirtWaists, Skirts and YVrappers. Mrs. A. F. Little, Bon Ton Store. ATTENTION ! I have just received the largest and Best assorted line of popuIar,np-to-date Millinery Go.ods for Spring and Summer and guarantee my custo mers a saving of from 25 to 75 Per Cent. Gall and see thpm. MRS. B. J. MOORHEAD, Ilustontown, Pa. M. R. SHAFFNER. Attorney at Law, Office on Square, McConnellsburg, Pa. All legal bunluem uud collections entrusted will receive uureful and prompt attention. DR. STEVENS, Dentist, M'CONNNELLSBUKG, PA. Graduate of I . of p. I on earn' Exper ience. I'lutea CJolcl, 1'liHluum, Sliver Alu nnuuui. Celluloid, Kubber, uud Hubher Alumi num lined. Menu with Kubber Attuchoieut. Plates from &3.00 up. I'ririKes, Kiulnuond UrownN. Louun Crowoiit Gold Cups, l'liitlnold Cups, &o. I llllnR of Niiiurul Teeth a Specialty and all work Guaranteed. Information by muU or la person. R. M. DOWNES, Fiust Class Tonsorial Artist, MoCONNKIiLSMJUO, PA. A C'lean Cup and Towel with each Shuve. Everything Antiseptic. Uitzora Sterilized. (4Bhop In room lately occupied by Cd Bruka. Register and Clerk's Notice. Notice Is hereby (tlven that the follow Inn tunned uecountunls have tiled their uceounLs iu the Kt-Kixler und Clerk k ollfee or Kulloo county, l'u.. uud will be presented to the C)r pinna Court for coullrmullou on Juue 11, IU01. (I) The nrNt aud tlnul account of J. Nelson Slpes, Kieeutiir of the lust will io.of Ailuui llutiti. . luia of ittilfast township, deceased, , 0!) The account of Frank Mason, Ksii., Trustee . to sell Die real estate of Isauc lleruhard, 1 late of llethcl towushlp, deceased. (S) The Hint and Dual account of I,. U Cunnlnv hum. Administrator of the estate of X.)auiei K. MuClulu, lute of Wells township, doc 4. (4) The first aud tlnul account of Isuao N. Hix son. Ouaititun of (Jeorye McKlbbln, minor child of Alexander MuKibbin, deceased, Krister's Onion KUANK P. J.YNCH, May II, IWH. minister Clerk. Prices the Lowest, Eggs and Poultry. 8 p m m m mi m m m m m m m m 4 ii Si U. Nace & Sons' Tailoring v. f M HI ii H Ut u u ) I vu u 3J LITTLE'S EXTENSION. LOTS FOR SALE. D. E. Little has purchased land lying; between the Chambersburg and Mercersburg pike at the forks east of town. He has had It laid off in lots with alleys and streets, and has already dispos ed of six. v There are yet a number of very desirable ones that will be sold on Easy Payments. 2 D. E. LITTLE, AlcCoiincllHburg, Pa. c Bed Room Suites Handsome, new styles, now ready. Our special Golden-Oak. Sett with large Bureau and Wash Stand, Swelled front Draw ers, 8 pieces $20; 8 pieces $23 is in stock again. Beau tiful new style in Brass and Iron Beds attractive, new Parlor Suites and Tables Some Colonial designs are very interesting. Mirrors, Oval.Square and Oblong. All Gilt, Black and Gold, White and Gold, Oak aud Gilt Frames. H Slerer & Co FUKN ITUKK MAKERS, New store on Queen St., ' Chambersburg. "'WWW THE HARRISONVILLE INN, AT Harrisonville, Pa. On tho Turnpike six miles west of MeCon nellsburir. Tliix old und popu ! a hotel stand has beeu entirely rebuilt, newiy furnished uud is under new uiuimunucut. First (Muss AccoimuodntHsus. Delightful lioiue for Summer llourders. lintcs Itcuxouuble Special Attention to Transient Custom TUOMAij . MKT.I.KR, 1'roprletox McConnellsburg & Ft. Loudon Passenger, I rciglit and Express Line. R. C. McQuade, Proprietor. Run pAiLr rntTwim MoctiMmujuijua and t'OUX I.11DUON. Leaving UoC'onuellaburir ut l-;i o'olooU, P.M., nialilnu uuuneutleu will, uliurfiouu train ou S. p. II K. Ucturnluv leave Vort Loudon on the arrival of the eveniuu traiu on H. I'. H. H. I am meiiured to ourry iuKsonera and rx- press to utukt eonuxt'liuu ail all tralu at k I. l4udoa. ,