, Kid IIosU.tter'8 ad this weok.
Peerless Iloro and Cattle Pow
d -,3 jxicks for 2."c at IW. -iuson's.
For a ch)1 refreshing drink of
nod a water, call at Will Dickson's
drugstore.
On u Plows, Harrows,- aud Ag
ricultural Implements generally
at W. H. Nesbit's and prices
risht.
Wchh-y M. Dawson and J. J.
Van Horn may each get a letter
by calling at the McConnellsburg
postoliite.
Do you waut to buy an engine,
M-purator, sawmill or shinglo mill
at a big bargain? See John F.
Johnson's ad. iu another column.
Owing to the absence of Dr.
West, there will not be any preach
ing service in the Presbyterian
cb'irch at this place next Sunday.
i ,cr, l. I IWuieu and Captain
. ', i "I"vnin Maryland
1 r . : . ;f meetings on
t . 'in t auiji C.i round near Ilan-
' 'a".
Very interesting Children's
Day services were held at Pleas
ant Grove last Sunday. A num
ber of folks from Whips Cove
w re there.
Persons wishing Dental Work
dme by Dr. Stevens in this place
will note that he is away from
town from the 23 th to the end of
each month.
During oue of the heavy storms
last week, Nathan Mellott's wag
onshed was struck by lightning.
Fortunately it was not damaged
to any great extent.
The piles that annoy you so will
be quickly and permauent.y heal
ed if you use DeWitt'n Witch Ha
zel Salve. Beware of worthless
counterfeits. Trout's drug store.
See Conn Bros, change of "ad"
this week. They are doiug a big
business at Mercersburg goods
coming in by carloads and going
out by wagonloads.
When a man gets things all
straightened out and sees a
chance to put his next week's sal
ary away the premium on his life
insurance becomes due.
A bad complexion generally re
sults from inactive liver and bow
els. Iu all such cases, DeWitt's
Little Early Risers produce grat
ifying results. Trout'sdrugstore.
Services will be held in the U.
P.. churches on the Ilustoutown
charge July 14, as follows: Hus-
tontown, 10.13 a. m.; Bethlehem,
L'.-i." p. in.. Kuobsville, 7.43 p. m.
W. II. Nesbit has a few old
binders which he guarantees to
be uil right, that he will trade for
youiig stock; of course, in addi
tion to theso, he has lots of new
ones laitisi unproveu mat ne
will sell cheap.
A young lady graduate.of Ship
pi." is Vurc!: normal school, ran a
l:('t ' url.ng iron into her right
(, , ;ii i':'- a blister on the
i ( v jm"1 was exceeding
1 ie Win's Witch Hazel Salve
should be promptly applied to
cuts, burns and scalds. It soothes
and quickly heals the injured
part. There are worthless coun
terfeits, be sure to get DeWitt's.
Trout's drug store.
Prof. Henry Houck, Deputy
Superintendent of Public Instruc
tion, bus had the degree of Doc
tor of Letters conferred on him
by Pennsylvania College. It is
now "Dr." Houck.
J). Edward Fore, of Knobsville
has a uew ad in this week's paper
which it will pay to read. It is
by reading the advertisements
that you keep in touch with the
bargaius.
Dwight Thompson and Charlie
S teach on Monday and Tuesday
of this week furnished over two
hundred bolts of paper and hung
same in Harry B. Duffy's new
house at Webster Mills.
It is easier to keep well than
get cured. . DeWitt's Little Early
Risers taken now and then, will
always keep your bowels in per-
feet order. They never gripe but
' promote an easy gentle action.
Trout's drug stcre.
' H. W. Killian, of Philadelphia,
has rented the room recently oc
cupied by J. W. Evaus, and open
ed a Watch and Jewelry repair
shop. Mr. Killian is a practical
mechanic, and guarantees all his
work. He expects to remain here
and invites your patronage.
Those famous little pills, De
Witt ' Little Early Risers compel
your liver and bowels to do their
duty, thus giving you pure, rich
bi..,d to recuperate your body.
Are easy to take. Never gripe.
Trout's drug store.
A gold band ring was lost on
June 80, 1901, on- Timber Iiidgo
road between Sharp's Grove and
the Dunkard church. The tinder
will receive a liberal reward by
returning it to the News office.
An advertisement in a news
paper that reaches two thousand
people is worth just twice as
m uch as one in a paper that reaches
one thousand. If you want to
reach the people advertise in the
Fulton County News for
every body reads it. .Those who
are not subscribers, borrow it
To clean carpet and keep away
moths go over them once a weok
with a broom dipped in hot water
to which a teaspoonful of turpen
tine has been added for each
quart. Wring a cloth in the wat
er and wipe under pieces of fur
niture too heavy to be moved.
Arthur Hanks . of Chambers
burg, son of Albert Hanks, for
merly of this place, played with
the St. Thomas nine here last
Thursday. He pitched during
the first half of the game. He has
quite a reputation as a strong
player in the Cumberland Valley.
A West Virginia lumberman,
while sawing a poplar log at his
saw mill, found an auger hole
plugged by a peg. On removing
it this was found to contain five
$ 20 gold pieces, bearing dates be
tween 1850 and I860. The sup
position is that the 'gold was se
creted during the Civil War.
Haunah, wife of John DuBois
of Philadelphia, died on Monday
night, July 1, 1901. The remains
were taken to the residence of
Mrs. Penelope Evans at Everett,
last Thursday. The funeral ser
vices were held in the Methodist
Episcopal Church, and interment
followed in the Everett cemetery.
John DuBois was cashier of the
Everett Bank for a number of
years, and Mrs. DuBois was a
sister of Mrs. Hattie L. Tritle,
formerly a resident of this place,
but now of Philadelphia.
At Greeusburg, Pa., a count
was made recently for one day of
the nu m ber of men who went into
six saloons of the town and of
those who went into six churches
with result as follows: 1561 men
entered the six saloons and 4"o
men entered six of the largest
churches. Twelve churches were
watched and 757 men entered the
twelve making an average of 93
men to the church, while the sa
loons average was 290 men. The
average to the four leading
churches was 78. In either case
some men may have entered more
than once. This straw tells
which way the beer runs.
Special Excursions to Buffalo for
l'an-American Exposition.
The Cumberland Valley Rail
road in connection with the Penn
sylvania R. R. has arranged for a
series of special seven day excur
sions to Buffalo, N. Y. and return
during the continuauce of the Pan
American Exposition. Tickets
to be sold for C. V. R. R. train
No. 4 leaving Mercersburg at 8
A. M. on July 9, 18, 23, 31, Aug.
6, 15, 21, 27, Sept. 5, 11, 17, and
2G, 1901 arriving at Buffalo 7.40
P. M. Rate from Mercersburg,
$10.00 for the round trip, with
correspondingly low rates from
other stations. Tickets to be of
Iron-clad signature form, requir
ing stamp and signature of Joint
Agent at Buffalo to validate them
for return passage, and will be
good only in day coaches. For
detailed information inquire of lo
cal ticket agents.
The Saint Thomas boys who
played our folks last Thursday
deported themselves in a way
that showed that they were every
one gentlemen. While there was
considerable looseness in the
count, they yielded the field to
our team. As some of their mem
bers were leaving the field they
were set upon by a crowd of street
Arabs aud taunted and jeered and
insulted In every way possible for
such kids to conceive. Why are
notour visitors protected? Wo
may go away from home and have
it "put on us" some time, and the
defeat, in itself, will be quite
enough.
A Poor Millionaire
Lately starved in London be
cause he could not digest his food.
Early use of Dr. King's New Life
Pills would have saved him. They
strengthen the stomach, aid di
gestion, promote assimilati n,im
prove appetite. Price 25c. Money
back if not satisfied. Sold by W.
S. Dickison, druggist (
Suluviu.
Austin Lake, who had boon em-
a short time ago, and is now sm-
ously ill at the homo of Hoiikm- I ..
SijX's.
Last Monday evening a livery
team, reported as belonging to
May & Weeks, of Everett, passed
through this place enroute to
McConnellsburg. The horses
showed signs of hard driving, and
before reaching their destination
oue of the horses was overcome
by the heat and was left on the
mountain. The driver returned
that night, and attempted to drive
it to Everett. He got as far as
Green Hill, where the horse drop
ped dead. It was hauled out in
the woods near by, where it lies
exposed, a menace to the public
health.
The schedule of the mail route
from Ilarrisonville to Burnt Cab
ins, has been changed. It leaves
the Cabins in the morning in
stead of the afternoon. The
Hancock mail departs from Ilar
risonville in the evening, and re
mains all night at Pleasant Ridge,
the home of the contractor, Si
mon Deshong.
George C. En sly, who has been
employed in Johnstown has rt
turned to his home at this place.
Homer L. Sipes, is engaged
with his new binder, in cutting
the 40 acres of grain for Mrs.
Jennie Daniels, on the Daniels'
homestead.
Mrs. William Daniels, who was
prostrated by the heat last week
continues in a very serious con
dition afthis writing.
John Hauu is seriously ill
R. R. Uann, was unfortunate in
cutting his knee some time ago
while engaged in cutting tele
graph poles. The wound had
healed, but lately it has broken
out, and ho has been confined to
his house the past week.
Mr. and Mrs. S. F. Keepers, of
Hustontown, spent a day very
pleasantly the first of this week at
the home of Mrs. Keepers' sister
Mrs. Harris.
Miss Cora Speer, left Friday
morning, for Chambersburg,
where she has employment.
Mif s Maggie Strait who is em
ployed at Yellow Creek, accom
panied by Mr. EI. E. Baughman
of that place, spent a couple of
days the last of the week at the
home of Miss Strait's parents
Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Strait, of
Ilarrisonville.
Oscar Metzler, who is employ
ed in Philadelphia, arrived at the
home of his parents Mr. and Mrs.
George F. Metzler, last week
where he will spend a two weeks
vacation.
Miss Cora Peck, of McConnells
burg accompanied Rev. Dr. West
to Green Hill Sabbath morning.
Mrs. Sarah Taylor of McCon
nellsburg, spent a couple of days
last week at the home of her
cousin Mrs. William Strait pick
ing cherries.
Master Veril Mantr, of Everett
who is spending his vacation at
the home of his grandparents Mr.
and Mrs. W. C. Mann, is suffer
ing from an attack of mumps.
Mrs. John W. Hoop, who has
been an invalid for a number of
years, is in a very critical condi
tion at this writing.
Miss Isa Stevens, left for Bed
ford Springs, Thursday, where
she has secured employment.
The social committee of the
Green Hill Christian Endeavor
Society, will give an ice cream
supper and social at the Presby
terian church at this place, Sat
urday evening, July 13. You aro
respectfully invited to attend, and
spend a pleasant evening in social
intercourse and assist a worthy
cause.
Samuel Strait, of West Dublin,
was in this vicinity Saturday even
ing on business.
She Didn't Wear A Mask.
But her beauty was completely
hidden by sores, blotches and
pimples till she used Bucklen's
Arnica Salve. Then they vanish
ed as will all Eruptions, Fever
Sores, Boils, Ulcers, Carbuncles
and Felons from its use. Infalli
ble for Cuts, Corns, Burns,Scalds
and Phes. Cure Guaranteed. 25c
at W. S. Dickson's.
While Fred Truax's children iu
the Meadowgrounds were out
playing Tuesday, they ran across
a blacksnake which they, at first
thought to attack, but not liking
I the appearance of his snakesliip
they informed their father who
killed the snake which measured
six feet six inches in length not
in circumfei ouco.
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Itamer Reduction Sale.
" D. EDWARD FORE,
Knobsville,
To stimulate trade during the hot soasou and to clear
my shelves for Fall stock, I shall for a short time offer you
a iot of SPLENDID BARGAINS.
Men's, Ladies', Misses' and Children's Shoes i t 20 per
cent discount.
1.25 shoos for l.()5. 1.75 shoes for 1.40.
1.50
1.20.
! i And so on. Come
My stock of Shirts and Pants reduced 10 per cent., and
I! other goods in propor tion. I am giving a f JJ
!J Fine Portrait Free li
l with 20 premium card. .
! ! J I will not be undersold by Jew nor Gentile when quality Hi
f!j of goods is considered. I do not sell granulated sugar at V
-M or u cents a pouna; or ivroucKie s or ijiou couee at iw m
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do no catch-penny business.
while they last, as i expect to close tnem out at cost.
I have the agency for Fulton county of the
Crescent Bicycle,
built like a watch the only wheel that stands the test.
Send to mo for a catalogue.
D. EDWARD FORE,
I.nofcs7flle. Fa.
H. L. INORRIS
can quote you Buggy Har
ness everything complete,
from 5.00 to 50.00.
Team and Farm Harness,
4.00 to 20.00.
Flynets (team) 1.25 to
4.00 a pair.
Flynets (buggy) 1.45 to
3.90.
Collars, 95 cents to 2.50.
Whips, Scents to 1.50.
Summer Lap Robes 25
cents to 2.50.
tSJiA Rull Line
of everything used by a horne owner.
We niiiuufiicture ull our kuoiIs, and
iruurunteo them to be rlht, or money
refunded.
H. L. NORRIS.
Three SprlrtRH, Iu,
VALUABLE MACHINERY
AT-
" Private Sale. - )
The undersigned desiring
heavier machinery will offer
at private sale near Laidig,
Fulton County, Pa., the fol
lowing BARGAINS:
1 K. ENGINE, PEERLESS,
portable, 18 H. P. good
as new.
1 SAW MILL, O. S. in good
condition.
1 NEW SAW MILL.
1 HUBER TRACTION EN
GINE AND THRESHER,
12 II. P. Thresher New. I
1 GOOD SECOND HAND
THRESHER.
1 CHOPPING MILL-capac- I
ity, 40 to 60 bu. per hour. X
1 BARK MILL with all Bev-
el Gearing, good as new. X
1 VICTOR CLOVER Huller t
iu good condition. f
1 SHINGLE MILL, capaci
ty 40 M. per day good as
new, with Pulleys, Belt
ing, Counter-shaftingall
complete.
NEW ACME WAGON.
We v ish to settle up our
books and conduct our busi
ness in a different way.
Energetic young men can
here find what they are look
ing for, and at reasonable
pr'ces, for cash or on pay-
l lunula, nJbu uuuca uuu u-f-
C proved security, good only
for 30 days.
Address,
JOHN F. JOHNSON,
Hancock, Md.
McConnellsburg has organized
a new base ball team uuder the
name of the "Yanigans" and they
are ready for all comers. The
line up is: c, Roy Wagner; p.Chas
Eitemiller; lb, Nathan Everts; 2b,
George Grissingor; 3b,, John
Gross; ss, Barry Comerer. rf,
Bruce Kelley; cf, Roy Rumel; If,
James Patterson. Subs., Robert
Shimer and R. Doylo.
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FARM GEARS.
I have now on hand the largest,
best and cheapest assortment of
Hand Made Harness
In Pennsylvania, and sell them
cheaper than the cheapest. Har
ness from $8 to $'25 always on
hand. KEMKM UKK, we make
all our work 15 Y HAND and
guarantee it to be all right.
Fly Net9 and Summer Dusters
very cheap and at COST with
Harness.
Farm Gears
of all kinds always on hand
ready for use. We give
SPKCIAI.
low prices to our
l-TLTON COl'JiTY
customers. Whips, Collars,
Hames, Bridles, and every tiling
for the horse.
Write or call for prices before
you buy.
W. S. IIOSTETTER,
Mercersburg, i'a.
S. E. Cor. Diamond.
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.
There are yet a number of very
desirable ones that will be sold on
Easy Payments.
D. E. LITTLE,
McConnellsburg, Pa.
ATTENTION !
I have just received the
largest and Best assorted
line of popular,up-to-date
Millinery Goods
for Spring and Summer
and guarantee my custo
mers a saving of from
25 to 75 Per Cent.
Call and see them.
MRS. B. J. MOORHEAD,
Hustontown, Pa.
M. R. SHAFFNER,
Attorney at Law,
Office on Square,
McConnellsburg, Pa.
All legal buhlneMH und colleutiona entrusted
will receive oureful uud prompt utteuilon.
R. M. DOWNES,
First Class
Tonsorial Artist, -
MuCONNKLLSBURa, PA.
A Cleua Cup uud Towel with eaob Shave.
.KveryllUliK AntlsKptio.
ltuzon, Sterilized.
tShop In room lutely ueeuptudby Kd Brake.
THE HARRISONVILLE INN,
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Harrisonville, Pa.
On the Turnpike nil mllea went of MoCon
iifHHburv. TrtlH old and populur hotel Htund huh
tH'en entirely rebuilt, newly funilhhetl uud In
under ne w iimliHtfement.
KirKt t'luHM Auoouimodutlnuft.
Oelltfhtful Home for hummer Hoarder.
kmoH Kutihonaule
Special Attention to Transient eunioui
THOMAS 8. MI1VJ.KK,
i'roprlutor
AkConnellsburg & Ft. Loudon
Passenger, Freight and
Express Line.
R: C. McQuade, Proprietor.
Hum DilLT urrwrim Mi (iontiiujiBUBO AMD
Pout Iaiuuun.
I.envlnif MoConuellHburK ut 12;) o'clock, P.M.,
making oouueetlou with afternoon tra.non
8. i. H. R
Keiiirnind leare Fort Loudon on the arrival of
Hie evening train on H. P. H. U.
I aw prepared to carry paHMcntfera And ez
pr. w to make connection with all train at t't.
Loudon.
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ROUSS RACKET STORE
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Has Made Another Great 'Hit.
We have now in stock .'another lot of American
""J arch top mirrors, that will cause you to wonder who stole -
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io tlieil). lMte me price: oaiu wihw eimiiiBi nouiu, iw, iau
ai-ch top, 20c; 8x10, 25c; 0x12, 30c; 10x14, 83c; 10x17, 35c;
f 12x18, 88c; 12x20, 40c. If you aro in need of any of these, C-
do not wait. Remember tney are not the cheap goods usu-
ally sold; they are clean goods. Table oil cloth, 12Jc yard,
first quality. Large palm leaf fans, lc cach.and we have oth- ip
ers as high as 13c. Summer lap spreads with knotted fringe, 9r
full size. 45c. Moti: balls 50 in box 8c. Paris Green, 7c box
or 25c pound.. Window screens, 11c. 12 in. wide sweat pads
(not the narrow ones), 32c. Brooms,13, 18 and 20c see them. H
ST? Umbrellas, 4S, OS, ana &c wan uouoie irames. leacners m
Bibles, 35 to 98c, and family Bibles, 1.75. Suspenders, 5 ffi
O to 88c. Men's working shirts, 19 to 45c. Boy's working H
shirts, 23 to 29c. As nice a line of dress shirts for 48c as you l,
see any place else at 75. If you are in need of any overalls
or pants don't fail to see what we have. Men's overalls, 38 p
to 70c; pants, 60 to 1.80. Boys' overalls, 18 to 85c. Screen &
wire, 28 in., 9c; 30 in., 10c; 32 in., 11c; 84 in., 12c yard. Axle K
grease tin boxes 5c. Glass tumblers, 20c dozen. Lamp 2
globes, 4 and 5c; lantern globes, 5c. Writing paper in boxes,
5 to 13c a box. Envelopes that you pay 10c package for 4c; W
also at 2c package for 25 envelopes. Alarm clocks, 58 and c j
75c. Jar gums, 4c dozen. Sealing wax strings, 4c dozen;
sealing wax, 2o for i pound bars. Glass jars at the low
est prices. Machine oil, 3c bottle. Russet shoe polish, 8c. Lp
Blackola, 8c large size. Whip sockets, 5c. 1 gal. glass oil H
cans, 18c. Horse shoe nails, 11c lb. Horse rasps, 18,20 and
25c. Shoeing hammers solid steel 20c. Pincers, 25 and
50c. Hatchets, 30, 85, and 45c, Knives and forks, 89 cents. W
We have a nice line of school
t l liauttingyou Jtmuiy xor iiio .uurewso iu oui uubiubds, wo aiv, ii
X Respectfully, L2
ROUSS RACKET STORE g
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WIENER'S,
Hancock, Md.,
Headquarters
FOR
Spring arid Summer
Millinery, Dry Goods and Notions.
You run no risk buying of us.
Satisfaction
Assured.
s) Goods the Best.
I5?"VVe trade for
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We have also just received a splendid stock of
Soft Shirts
Straw Hats
Suspenders
Handkerchiefs
Balbriggan Underwear
AND
Summer Clothing.
NEW
Summer Hats
I have just received a
lot of new Summer
Hats in alii the latest
fashions.
All styles of Trimming and
notions.
Hats, Ribbons,
Laces, Feathers,
Flowers, Silks,
Chiffons , .
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Veilings.
Also a lot of ready trim
med hats.
If you want to get a bar
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gain, come to our store
Mrs. A. F. Little,
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Bed Room
Suites
Handsome, new tylos, now
ready. Our special
Qoldsn Oak Sett
with large Bureau and Wash
Stand, Swelled front Draw
ers, ii pieces $20; 8 pieces
fL'5 is in stock again. Beau
tiful new style in
Brass and Iron Beds
' attractive; now
Parlor Snitos and Tables
Some Colonial designs are
very interesting.
Mirrors, Oval.Square
and Oblong.
All Gilt, Black and Gold,
White and Gold, Oak
and Gilt Frames.
H Slerer & Co
PUKNITUHE MAKERS,
New store on Queen St.,
Chambersburg.