ftrnm 1. VOLUME 3. McCONNELLSBURG, PA., November 23, 1901. NUMBER 11. County Institute. (Continued froin lust week.) THURSDAY FORENOON Session called to order at 8.30. Devotional exercises conducted by Prof. Gresh. The "Library" question was taken np for the final .discussion. The question was discussed by a number of teachers; also by Mr. Myers, a visitor, who claimed that the prop er way to raisa a" library fund was by entertainments... The Superintendent had the teachers to report whether their different schools had a library. It vas found that there were forty in the county. The committee on reso lutions was appointed, namely, Prof. B. N. Palmer, Stella M. Bard, L. II. Wible, B. C. Lainber son, A. C. Peck, Nora Griffith, nud E. E. Kell. A talk on "Teach ing Geography" was given by Dr. Lybargcr. Question: "Teaching Geography Primary, Interme diate, and Advanced and Map Drawing" was discussed by E. E. Kell, Miss Doran, S. E. Walters, aud others. THURSDAY AFTERNOON Afternoon session was opened with siuging by Prof. Gresh. Prof. C. E. Barton occupied the next period. Tl.e directors met in the public school building or ;;anizcd aud proceeded to the court room. Singing. An address was made by lion. Ii. L. Myers en "What our schools should teach." Singiug by Prof. Gresh. A general talk was given by Dr. Lybargcr. Next i talk on "Cen tralization of Schools" was given by lion. R. L. Myers, who ex plained the bill providing for the centralization of the public school 'The institute then ad journed to meet the next morn ing at 8.30. FRIDAY FORENOON. The last session of the institute was called at H.30. Devotional exercises by L. II. Wible. The committee on resolutions met in the jury room. Singing by Prof. Gresh. Question "Oral aud Written Reproduction Material to What Extent aud Value," was discussed by C. C. Rotz, D. 0. Hart, Gilbert Mellott, and a number of others. The next period was occupied by Dr. Ly larger on "Hypnotism in the Schoolroom." Question "Build iug and Learning Tables," "Orig inal Problems," and "Oral Solu tions," was discussed by Howard llolliushead, Blair Truax, and a number of others. Singing by Prof. Gresh. Address by Prof. G. E. Barton. The resolutions were then read and adopted. Hon. R. L. Myers gave a short talk. Supt. Chesnut theu gave a talk to the teachers, and the in stitute stood adjourned. Lewis Harris, Secretary. RESOLUTIONS. Whereas, Wo have, been per mitted to assemble at the 85th annual session of the Teachers' Institute of Fulton county; and being greatly inspired; and thnt wo are about to go out again on our field of labor, be it Resolved: 1. That we heartily endorse the effort put forth to secure libra ries, and that a more persisteut effort be made to place ono in each school in the county. 2. That wo have been greatly benefited by the lectures aud the mtertaiumont given by the Wes ley an Male Quartette, aud show our appreciation of the same by the adoption of this resolution. 8. That we have never before been so greatly boneflted by the work of the instructors and, especially by the faithful aud in spiring work given by Dr. L. F. Lybargcr. 4. That we heartily endorse and appreciate the untiring, per sistent effort of our Superintend ent to improve and advance the school work of this county. B. G. Lammerson, Stella M. Bard, Nora Griffith, B. N. Palmer, L. II. Wible, A. 0. PECK", , E. E. Kell, Committee. Fulton County Churches. If the inhabitants of this coun ty are not good people, it cannot be charged to their account that they have not built churches. With a population of 0,924, Fulton county has68churches only lack ing 20, of being as many churches as schoolhouses an average of a church for every 171 other peo ple. These churches are distributed as follows : Ayr township has 3; Belfast, 5; Bethel, 6; Brush Creek, 5; Dublin, 4; Licking Creek, 5: McConnellsburg, 5; Taylor, 6; Thompson, 5; Tod, 4; Union, 5., and Wells, 5. Thirteen denominations are represented, namely, Methodist Episcopal, 22; Christian, 8; Pres byterian, 6; German Baptist, 4; United Brethren, 0; Primitive Baptist, 3; Evangelical Lutheran, 2; Reformed, 2; German Luther an, 1; United Presbyterian, 1, As sociate Presbyterian, 1; Church of God, 1, and three are union churches. The number of inhabitants in each district to one church is: Ayr, 437; Belfast, 189; Bethel, 140; Brush Creek, 122; Dublin, 225; Licking Creek, 199; McCon nellsburg, 115; Taylor, 160; Tod, 159; Thompson, 1G2; Union, 141, and Wells, 119. , Three or four old churches in the county not used as places of worship are not included in the foregoing. Among the oldest churches in the county are, the Tonoloway Baptist church, the old stone church near Webster Mills and the old white church as you enter McConnellsburg from the south. One among the first church buildings was a union church, that stood near the residence of George A. Winters in Thompson township; but it was torn away a number of years ago. Allowing a trifle over $8G0, as au average for each church, fur nishings, parsonages, &c, $50, 000 is invested in church proper ty in this county. Cooper Convicted. Saturday morning September 14, two men in disguise attempt to hold up a train at Mt. Dallas and rob Paymasters Souder and Kay, who, together had about $7000 dollars taking it from Bed ford banks to pay men in the Broad top coal region. It will bo remembered that Souder killed one of the men, a negro from Bedford, and the other man escaped. Later in the day Policeman Sam Stiver, ar rested, in Bedford, George B. Cooper, a sewing machine agent, on suspicion. The case has at tracted much attention, and was tried last week, the jury finding Cooper guilty, on first ballot. Judge Baily sentenced him on Monday to fourteen years con finement in the Western Peni tentiary. Webster Mills. Our miller, Harry Duffy, made a flying trip to Cove Gap last Thursday to get some repairs for his mill. Among those who attended Iu stitute, last week, were Mr. and Mrs. D. II. Patterson and J. L, Patterson and Frank Duffy. Frank Duffy was in Mercers burg, Tuesday. Mrs. Tobie Glazier and daugh ter Millie, spent a part of last week visiting rolativos iu Frank lin county. Froin the general ap pearance of things one would sup pose they enjoyed themselves while east of the mountain. Asa result of the rain Saturday and huuuay. our farmers aro busy plowing their corn ground. We notice Stech aud Thompson are in our midst again doing paint ing. Stick to it, boys; we hope you will paint everything in the village before you loavo even the blacksmith shop; yes, and the blacksmith, too. The storm Sunday night did some little damage; the smoke stack was blown from off the creamery; hence no milk was sep aratod this week until Tuesday Joseph Deshong. Another of Fulton county's oldest and best citizens has been called away from earth during the past week, iu the person of Mr. Joseph Deshong, of Licking CJreck township. Mr. Deshong was. born Decem ber 1G. 1830, aud died November 19, 1901; hence his age was 54 years, 11 months, and 3 days. Ho was married to Miss Har riet Lohr, and the two were per mitted to tread life's pathway for a number of years. His wife survives him. To Mr. and Mrs. Deshong were born four chil dren Preston, of Everett, Geo., of Hustontown; Clara, wife of J. L. Garland, of Needmore, and Miss Linna, af home. He was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Deshong. His brothers aud sisters were Morgan, Stilwoll, and Simon, of Licking Creek township; Henry, of Belfast; Harriet, wife of David Kline, of Pleasant Ridge, and Elizabeth, wife of Isuac Layton, of Needmore Samuel and John, deceased. For a number of years Mr. Deshong was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church at Siloam, and lived a quiet, chris tian life. He was au excellent neighbor and citizen, and was faithful and regular in attendance at church as long as health per mitted. Funeral, Thursday, in Taylor township at Fairview M. E. church. Funeral serm m preach ed to a large crowd of relatives and friends by Rev. Lewis Cham bers, assisted by Revs Pittinger Melroy. ''Puy after day we think what lie is doing, In those bright realms of air; Year after year his tender steps pur suing, Behold him grown more fair. Thus do we walk with him and keep unspoken The bonds which nature gives, Thinking that our remembrance, though unspoken, May reach him whore he lives." Sideling. Hill. Protracted meeting at Cedar Grove is still in progress, but the attendance is not very large. Reuben Mellott lost a horse last Saturday from the effects of lung fever. .The school at Mt. Airy is pro gressing finely under the tutor ship of Miss Minnie Funk. Wm. Gittin is building a com modious dwelling. Amos and Henry Layton contractors. Squire Garland is cutting hoop poles and killing turkeys for a livelihood. Reuben Karnes, wife, and son Clyde, of Cumberland, Md., have returned home after a ten days' visit in the home of Mrs. Karnes' father, J. L. Garland, Esq. The whistle of Irvin Fisher's engine is once more heard in our community. He is baling hay for the farmers. A. II. Hixon aud R. J Layton are moving their mill onto Geo. Hill's farm to saw out lumber for J. L. Bridges of Hancock. Licking Creek. We are glad to see rain again. Farmers can plow now. Mr. and Mrs. Uriah KliDe spout one day last week with their daughter, Mrs. Wm. Ilei shey, near West Dublin. Rev. Pittenger and wife have returned to their home near Si loam. Charley Mellott and Miss Irene Hockeusmith attended institute in McConnellsburg. Miss Dot Deshong of Huston towu, and Mrs, J. L. Garland spent several days with Mrs, Harriot Deshong. Miss Fannie Strait and her mother spent Monday at Miner Truax'a. Mr. Preston Deshong aud fam ily of Everett attended the f uner al of their father, Joseph Desh oner. Wm. Deshong and sister Linna made a trip to Riddlesburg last week. Mr. aud Mrs. Joe Lake made a trp this week. Rev. Pittenger -and wife spent Sunday evening at Mr. Mlchaol Bard's. DIVERSIFIED CROPS. Stnt Instltuta Leoturers Will Advlno th I nrmcru to Hnlna Prodnom Which Find KuoJy Market. Lecturers furnished by. the state department of agriculture at the series of farmers'institutes to be held throughout Pennsylva nia this winter will make a special effort to impre: s upon farmers the necessity of paying more at tention to growing crops that are more profitable than the crops which many are now growing. Many of these lecturers believe, that the trouble with the averago Pennsylvania farmer is that he is following too closely in the path of his forefathers by growing wheat and other cereals, when it would bo more profitable for him to grow vegetables and other crops for which there is a ready market. George G. Hutchinson, chief clerk of the dairy and food divi sion, who owns and manages one of the most productive farms in Huntingdon county, " says that fifty car loads of cabbage are ship ped from New York state every day during the fall to Pittsburg and other cities and towns in Western Pennsylvania. Mr. Hutchinson believes that if the farmers of this state would pay more attention to the raising of cabbage and less to wheat they would be better off. Pennsylvania consumes more potatoes than any other state in the union and yet does not raise more than one-third of the pota toes it consumes. Thousands of bushels are shipped into the state annually by the farmers of New York, who make a specialty of potato raising. Ohio farmers are also getting rich raising potatoes for shipment to Pennsylvania. . Mr. Hutchinson thinks the far mers of this state would do well if they would also give more at tention to raising tomatoes and other vegetables used for canning. Thecauning factories in this state are required to draw on others for their vegetables and as a result many of these industries aro leaving Pennsylvania and lo cating in Maryland and other neighboring states. Farmers of Bradford, Clinton, Lancaster, and Berks counties complain to the department of agriculture that they are suffer ing heavy losses by the rottening of their potatoes, caused by too rapid growth and lack of maturity when harvested. Saluvia. Charles H. Mann has gone to Everett where he has securod employment for the winter. W. N. Stewart, who holds a lucrative position with the Read ing Railway Company at Leba anon, spent a few days last week at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James A. Stewart. Mrs. L. E. Harris is visiting her daughter, Mrs. S. D. Stevens at Chamborsburg. The viewers appointed to view the proposed new road from the pike near John H. Kline's to John Sharpe's met last Thursday and located the road as prayed for. A remonstrance is being circula ted, as the route is not satisfac tory to Mi. Sharpe. We are reli ably informed that in the event of the now road being opened, the turnpike company will move their toll gate from Greon Hill to where the new road intersects the Pike. The many friends of Jacob C. Mellott, wore very much surpris ed to learn that he was quietly married to Miss Sadie R. Desh ong, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Deshong, at the home of the officiating justice George A. Har ris, Esq., Wednesday evening. The "News" joins thoir many friends in wishiug them a long and happy life. Curd of Tliuiik. Mrs. Harriet A. Deshong of "Licking Creek township, wishes in this way to thauk. the friends and neighbors for their kindness and sympathy during the illness and death of her husband, Joseph Deshong. Let It He Thanks Giving. With the recurrenoe of another Thanksgiving Day it is well for us to remember that nations, like in dividuals, have their moral ibliga tions. Of late years the day has been turned into one of ordinary feasting, with other merriment. To a certain limit that is right, but it is well for the people of this country to follow the lead of the churches in organizing special services and encouraging atten dance upon them. The setting aside of one day out of the year as a time for the giving of thanks for special mercies granted by the Creator is an example set the nations by the youngest of them all. The full meaning of the day should not be allowed to lapse in to a mere jovial celebration. Cost of Czolgosz. Trial. The bill for 1,799. 50 for the trial of Leon F. Czolgosz, the as sassin of President McKinly, has been rendered. Of this sum $500 was paid the attorney who de fended him; $1,000 was paid the alienists who examined him; $140 was paid the deputies who guard ed him; $46 was paid for pictures taken and there is a bill of $119.50 for the transporting of Czolgosz and his guards to Auburn. This bill, it is expected, the State will puy- Wells Valley. ' Not having seen or heard any thing of our correspondent for some time, we will try and send you a few items. Hunters are plenty. There have been several deer killed iu our vicinity the largest weigh ing 290 pounds. Emory P. Horton has returned home from Johnstown where he has been employed in the Loraine Steel Works. He reports an epi demic of typhoid fever there as many as Jwelve funerals in one day. Lewis Guillard, who has been spending the past week with his parents in this valley, hunting, has returned to his work at South Fork. Mr. David Duvall of Bellwood is spending a few days among his old friends here. W. N. Horton of South Fork is spending hunting season among his old friends. Edward P. Bart, of Johnstown, who has been spending some time with J. P. Horton's family, huntiug, has returned home. Among his many captures was a beautiful young "dear," which, unfortunate for him, he had to leave behind for the present; but it is expected he has only gone to prepare a place f.ir it.after which he will return again and take it unto himself. There was spelling match at No. 2 school last Friday a week, conducted by the teacher, J. C. Baker, of that place. The schol ars of the visiting school (No 1) report a very enjoyable time. The Valley M. E. church is about ready for the painters. J. C. Kirk has the contract Jessie Sweet and family of Saxton spent Sunday with A. F. Baker's family. On Thursday last Clarence Horton while trying to ride n Mustang pony, was thrown and badly trampled by the animal. J. E. Stewart has resigned his position at Hopewell and accept ed one at Sontnan, Cambria county. The Juniors of the Epworth League of Pine Grove have organ ized a choir and will hold practice every Sunday afternoon. Miss Maude Baumgardner, a student of Juniata College, spent Saturday aud Sunday with her parents at this place. II. L. Horton, foi merly of this place, but now of Pompton Lakes, N. J., was united in marriage ou November 6, 1901, to Miss Edna Maydou of that place. Howard left here about seven years ago aud has been employed in V. M. C. Company, of Pompton ever since. His many friends ! wish him a long and happy life. Kicked the Ducket. A new Ayr township reporter makes his appearance above the literary horizon this week, and gets off the following: "Died Honorable Jacob Johnston died at his home in Ayr township on the Cove road, three quarters of a mile south of McConnellsburg, on Friday night, November 22, 1901, of the infirmities of age, having witnessed the snows of thirty-six winters. His life was one of use f ulnessand he never was known to 'kick' when he had an unpleasant task to perform. While he never had the advantages of profession al vocal culture, he had a voice of much strength and power, and was never known to swear. His longevity was probably due to his temperate habits as he was never known to take a drink of whiskey, nor a chew of tobacco. He was born in Bedford county and came to this county at the instance of Ex-Commissioner, David T. Fields in 1876. Later his home was transferred from that of Mr. Fields, and he spent the last years of his life, a pensioner on the bounty of F. McNaughton Johns tou,Esq.,who8esurnamehe bears. From his life long assoca tions, it is not to wondered at that he was a Republican, and it is said he figured conspicuously in every parade of that political party since the election of Hayes, and when he lifted his voice, it might always be heard above that of the noisy crowd. What ever influence he had or did not have, those .who knew him best, say he had a strong 'pull.' " That our new correspondent may not keep our readers in the dark any longer, we will tell you that the "Honorable Jacob'.' was a mule and that he has gone where all good mules go. Wells Tannery. Rev. Fulcher, of Everett will preach our Thanksgiving sermon in Pine Grove church. Services to begin at 10 o'clock promptly. Sunday-school Convention of Wells district to be held at same place, afternoon and evening. The Ladies' Aid Society will hold an oyster and ice-cream sup per in the Hall, Saturday evening the 80th. They will greatly ap preciate a liberal patronage at this time, as they have undertak en to pay for the carpet for the new church which is about com pleted and which is a beautiful structure since our skillful paint ers, J. C. Kirk and Clarence Hor ton, have finished their work. Thursday last W. L. Moseby, with the assistance of about fifty men, raised his large barn. His turkeys and chickens were not spared in preparation for same. James Forman of Laidig is boss carpenter. Among those who attended the County Institute from this place were Hon. S. P. Wishart and daughter Miss Alice, Calvin Wal ters, and Harry and Bruce Spau gler. They report a very ploas ant and profitable time. Misses Marjorie aud Eleanor Sipe spent their vacation with their aunt Mrs. Reuben Cook at Everett. Mrs. Amanda Snow is visiting her son John, at Robinsonville. J. A. Wishart spent a day or two in Bedford last week. Mrs. Young, of Six Mile Rur, spent a few days with her sister Mrs. George Young near this place. Mrs. Franklin Fans and Mrs William Snow, of Sandy Run, spent Wednesday with Mrs. Jere bprowl. Poter Guillard, Sr., always wears a smile, but now it is al most from ear to ear. A number of boys have been added to their family, but recently a bright little girl came, and it has been given the good name "Mary." W. H, Baumgardner received from the United States Fishery a lot of Crappies and placed them in A ugh wick Creok. Among those who have return ed to take a hunt on the hunting grounds of their boyhood days are N. U. Horton, Loon and Will iam Mitchell of South Fork, and George Sprowl of Pittsburg. One of thoir crowd Jacob Steerer, of Altoona, killed two deer one day recently. Personal. Henry Waltz of Belfast spent a few hours in town last Saturday. S. E. Pock, of Bedford, is visit ing his brother the editor of the "News." ' Mr. and Mrs. Thomas N. John ston spent last Saturday at Mer cer sburg. Merchant John Douglass of Plum Run spent a few hours in town Tuesday. Mrs. Ellen Seylar of Mercers burg is visiting Mrs. Rebecca Comerer of this place. ' D. A. Garland of Needmore was among the callers at the News office Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. George Gilbert of Greencastle spent a few days among friends here last week. Mrs. Carrie Miller of Cham bersburg is visiting Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Stevens of this place. Dr. W. A. West of this place was called to the bedside of his sister who U critically ill at her home in Pittsburg. He . left Monday noon. Mrs. J. V. K. Fisher of Balti more, spent a day or two this week with Mr. and Mrs. Davie Little. W. H. Peck Esq., of Gem, at tended the Funkhouser Trump hour weddingatPectonville, Md., last week. Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Ryan of Orbisonia attended, last week, the funeral of their brother in-law Joseph Deshong, Esq. Misses Clara Carbaugh and Ella Stevens spent from Friday nntil Monday with Ella and Ger trude McLucas just below town. Hon.. Samuel P. Wishart and daughter Miss Alice, of Wells Tannery, spent a day or. two among friends in town last week. Charles Robinson and sister, Miss Allie, of Bethel township, were among the visitors in at tendance at the institute last week. Alvin L. Sipes left last Friday for Pittsburg, and now has on his studying cap in Duffa Commer cial College, where he is taking a business course. Harry E. Spangler of Wells Tannery and his brother Bruce of Pittsburg, were guests of their sister, Mrs. W. E. Hoke, a day or two last week. Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Hess of Thompson township were in town Tuesday making some purchases preparatory to going to house keeping in the house recently va cated by George Evans. i W. N. Stewart, a former Ful ton county school teacher, but now a civil engineer and assistant supervisor in the employ of the ReadiDg Railroad Company.spent a few days during the past week with his parents Mr. and Mrs. James A. Stewart at Greenhill, Gem. Funk Brothers are busy plan ing lumber. E. B. Fisher was in our section last week baling hay for David Harr and Charles Mellott. He has a good rig for hay baling. Walter Peck, of Pittsburg, re turned home this week, accompa nied by Corder Snider and Oliver Mellott It is reported that G. B. Mel lott has sold his farm to Samuel Hess. D. C. Mellott and wife visited their son Howard near Warfords burg last week. Jno. G. Mellott sold a fine mule a few days ago. Elder C. L. Funk is filling ap pointments in Huntingdon coun ty this week. Elder White of Virginia passed through our community enroute to Sideling Hill, where he preach ed Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. John Seville raised dur ing the past season ln'her garden on the Hunter place in Ayr town ship, on one vine, 11 pumpkins, weighing respectively, 97, 78, 72, 67, 63, 50, 40, 85, and the small est 80 making a total of 593 pounds. i . i t - j i i !
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