llcml llostetfer's nd this week. Uriclr for sale at Morton's yard. Don't bo imposed upon by tak ing substitutes offered for Foley's Honey and Tar. All dealers. Mr. J. A. Ham il, merchant at Knnbsville, is seriously ill at this writing, having had several strokes of paralysis. A kidney or bladder trouble cau always be cured by using Foley's Kidney Cure iutitr.e. All dealers. Mr. Wilson Borgstresser of Waterfall Mills is critically ill, with heart trouble and nervous prostration. Foley's Honey and Tar positive ly cures all throat and lung dis eases. Uefuso substitutes. All dealers. Presbyterian Sabbath School of MeConnollsburg will hold their Christmas entertaiunienton Mou day evening the 2;id. Everybody cordially invited. The pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church of this place will conclude next Sunday even ing a series of illustrated sermons ou Buuyau's Pilgrim's Progress. Save your strips f rom"Bedford Plug" Tobacco 40 of them taken from 10c cuts and 3c in postage will secui o you a handsome knife. Mail to .II. C. lleckerman, Bed ford, Fa. We were misinformed as to the high school having an entertain ment Friday afternoon, and re quested to state that there is nothing further than their ordi nary literary work. Sunday there was summer heat in the Lackawanna valley and a blizzard around the Alleghany. Pennsylvania is a large state and can accommodate all sorts of weather at the same time. The old saying of "a stitch in time saves niue" holds very true in reference to your stock and horses. If you feed small doses of "Peerless Horse & Cattle Pow der" regularly you will know it was 10c: a pack well invested. Mrs. II. S. Wishart, of Harris ouville, favored the News office with her presence a few minutes Wednesday. Mrs. Wishart says as soon as she can get the Doctor to thinking favorably of the pro ject, they will move to Johnstown. Such a low price as 10c for a jound package of "Peerless lor so & Cattle Powder would be impossible were it not for its enormous sale. Ask your mer chant about it examine and taste it, for this will prove to you its quality feed it and you will know its merits. Remember a pound pack for 10c. Waxtkd. Poultry, Eggs, &c. Highest City Prices, prompt re turns. Shipments for holidays should be sent in soon. John Pattkr-ox Commission Merchant, 331 South Front St., Philadelphia, Pa. V a xi' l :d An energetic person, "young man preferred," who is unemployed or employed at un satisfactory wages, to represent us. Good wages steady em ployment nice work. Send ref. Only those meaning business t e 3d inquire. H. B. Altfatheu, Ilyudman, Pa. You are a little mistaken; that is not a pumpkin you see in onr office window, although you might bo pardoned for thinking so. It is a California Navel or ange, and we received it a day or two ago by mail from our friend .). Orvillo Harris, of Oroville, Cal ifornia. It is a beauty and no mistake, and weighs sixteen ounces, and measures thirteen inches in circumference. We confess wo have always been too stupid to understand why it should have the name it bears, liutil Mr. Harris told us to look at the blossom end. Coughs, Colds, and Constipation. Few people realize when taking cough medicines other than Fo ley's Honey and Tar, that they contain opiates which are consti pating besides being unsafe, par ticularly for children. Foley's Honey and Tar contains no opi ut"s, is safe and sure and will not constipate. All dealers. Christmas Service. Appropiate Christmas exer-ci-"s will be held by the Sabbath School in.Groon Hill Presbyterian church next Sabbath. The school will convene at J:.'!0 a. in. The pastor of the church will be pres ent to participate in, and enjoy the service. A cordial invitation is extended to all. For Christmas. "Where did you get your Shirt Waist?" "Why, at Wiener's, of course. They have the loveliest shirt waist g.Mids I ever laid my eyes on." "Wouldn't one be cute for a Christmas present?" (idll. The weather since the tain last Saturday reminds us to keep a good supply of fuel for a good warm fire. Funk Brothers moved their sawmill last week to Mr. Eli Funk's to do some sawing. There was a shooting match at Philip Gordon's last Saturday. The local institute held at Ce dar Lane school house was largely attended. We are informed that Oliver Mellott who w ent to Pittsburg two weeks ago has secured em ployment as a street car conduc tor. Also Corder Snyder, an other of Belfast's young men is employed in the Smoky City. Humor indicates that we may soon listen to wedding bells from two points of the four quarters of the earth from here. - II. R. Brewer and wife return ed home last week from visiting relatives in Martinsburg, W. Va. Mr. Blair wife and grandchil dren of Franklin county, visited relatives in this county last week and this week. Jacob S. Hill now wears a smil ing face again. She is a boy this time. Jacob L. Garland who was on the sick list a few days is better again. Mr. and Mrs. Wesley McKee of Needmore were visiting Mrs. McKee's parents Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Shives last week. It is reported that Peter Culler of Needmore, has rented a farm in Cambria countv, and will move from little Fulton in the spring Food Changed tu l'oison. Putrefying food in the intes tines produces effects like those of arsenic, but Dr. King's New Life Pills expel the poisons from clogged bowels; gently, easily but urely, curing Constipation, Bil iousness, Sick Headache, Fevers, all Liver, Kidney and Bowel troubles. Only Sue at W. S. Dickson's. It is worth something to know that when you are shipping poul try or eggs to the city to be sold ou commission that your commis sion man is all right, and that you will get your money. Send your stuff to John Patterson, 334 South Front St., Philadelphia. Wanted. Two men of good habits. Steady work and good pay. Address, S. D. Stevens, Chambersburg, Pa. Register and Clerk's Notice. Notice Ih hereby nlven that the following mtmrtl uccountitniM have tiled their ucuountH In the KeKlster und Clerk'H ohtce of Fulton county. Pu.. und that the same will be present ed to the Orphans' Court of said county for conhnnutiou on Tuesday followinit'-'nd Monday of Junuury next, WJ. helDg the 14th day. 1. Account of J C. f.'omerer. Trustee to sell the Keal estate of William Maxwell, late of Thompson township, deceased. i. The first and final account of J. Howard Kdwards, Administrator of estate of OeorKeJ. Kdwurds, late of Wells township, deceased. :t The first and llnal account of J. Nelson Sipes, Ks.., Administrator of estate of Simon Halle, lute of the city of Baltimore, deceased. 4. The first und tlnal uccount of Wm. F. (luiden. Administrutor of estate of Mrs Catha rine (iulden, lute of liettiel lowushlp.deceased. ft. The tirst and partial uccount of Dr. N. C. Trout and c. X. Trout. Kxeuuiura of the lust will uud testament of Dr. Wm. K. Trout, late of the UorouKh of McConnellsburK. deceased. FRANK I". LYNCH. Dec 14. 1001. HeKlster and Clerk. Charter Notice. Notice Is hereby Klven that un Application will be made to Hon. S. McC. Swope, Presi dent Jud.'e of the Court of Common l'leas of Fulton county, ut McCounellsbunt.on Tuesday, Jauuury 14. Itrni, ut 2 o'clock P. M . under the Corporation Act of lh"4. und Hh supplements, for u i barter for u corporation to be called, ' The Presbyterian Church of McCounellsburtf. Pennsylvania, " Its purpose und object being to maintain u Presbyterian Church in the Borough of McConuellsburg. Pa. W. SCOTT ALKXANDK.K. Dec. 19, 1901, 3t. Solicitor. Administrator's Notice. Kstate of Mrs. Anna Fohner, deceased. Letters of administration, on the estate of Mrs. Anna Fohner. late of Licking Creek township deceused. having been granted by the Keirister of Wills for Fullou county to the subscriber, whose post ottlce address Is Pieusuut Kidge. Fulton county, Pa., ail persons who are Indebted to the said estate will piease make payment und those having claims will present them to MltS. MARY ANNFAOLKY, Dec. IB, 1901, tit. Administratrix. Dissolution Notice. The business conducted under the firm name of John F. Johnson & Suns Is this day dissolved by muluul consent. Dec. 17, 1901. JOHN K JOHNSON, I.KK H. JOHNSON, H. K. JOHNSON. M. R. SHA.FFNER, Attorney at Law, Office on Square, McConnellsburg, Pa All legal business and collections entrusted will receive cureful und prompt uttentlon. ISAAC IN. WATSON, Tonsorial Artist. Strlotly up to date In 11 m vle of hair cut ting. Quick, easy shuves Hav-rum, Creams. Witch-fiuzel. without eitru charge. Fresh towel to each oustoiner. Latest improved up Furutus for Mterllltng tools. Purloin opposite pulion House. gARTON HOUSE. KDWIN HI SHONG, J'KOP., . HANCOCK, Ml). f Under the new management has been refuruiwhed and re modeled. Good hum pie room. IleudijuurterH for ooimnerolul men. Fulton County Telephone contacted. Livery uud Feed Stable Id connection. Mill, New Steam Chopping In McConnellsburg. All kinds of pralrl chopped promptly, (live us a trial. (V At the Old Foundry West End of Town. W. H, NESH1T. oooooo 000000 1 IRWIN'S Christmas Greeting This is to notify you that we arc fully prepared to take the contract of 'supplying you with JUST WHAT YOU WANT FOIi CHRISTMAS. Our beautiful holiday stock is full of quality, variety, beauty and good taste displayed in scores of tho nicest gifts imaginable for old and young. With the BEST OF EVERYTHING this new holiday sea son brings, wo invite your patronage, because you cannot AFFORD to pass us by. Popular Presents At ? Popular Prices are our inducements to one and all. Christmas buying at our store results in the delight of the folks at homo. We put at your disposal appropriate gifts for every member of the family! We insure you a saving of time and worry in selection and a merry money-saving Christmas. A Few Suggestions For Suitable Presents. American, German, and French China in Dinner Sets,Toilet Sets, Cake Plates, Pudding Dishes, Salad Dishes, Desert Plates, Cracker Jars, Chocolate Pots, Cups and Saucers, Sugar and Cream Sets, Vases, Faucy Decorated Lamps, Nickel Lamps, Glassware, all kinds of Framed Pictures, Medallions, Albums, Necktie Poxes, Dressing Cases, and Dolls; as well as Toys and Guns and everything in profusion to amuse the little folks. Largest stock of BOOKS we have ever shown. Watches, Clocks, Silverware. Silver Novelties, Gold Rings, Broochest Ladies' and Gent's Chains, Lockets, Neck Chains and Fouutaiu Pens. The Stock is so extensive and articles so numerous that a visit here will convince you that wo have anything you may need and will assist you in making a selection. Standard Nokwood Dkop Kkad Skwinu Machines for $25.00. Bargains in Groceries. The Grocery Department is an important feature at this time of year. We have Raisins, Currants, Citron. Prunes. Dried Peaches, Canned Goods, Oranges, Lemons, and a handsome line of Confections. We want your business. We will givo you the lowest prices. Try us. Respectfully, JNO. A. IRWIN. OOOOOO: j Holiday f Goods, i : OOOOOO C. 0. BENDER is getting New Goods in for the Holidays every day. You will find at his store . Fine Candies, Fancy Cakes, Fancy Lamps, Glassware, Games, Fruits, Dolls, Toys, &c. If you are looking for a Holiday Present J he has just what you want. X One Door West of I'ulton House. HARNESS AND FARM GEARS. I have now on hand the largest , best und cheapest assortment of Hand Made Harness in Pennsylvania, and sell ihem cheaper than tho cheapest. Har ness from $8 to $ S always on hand. 11EMEMBKK, we make all our work BY HAND and guarantee it to be all right. Fly Nets and Summer Dusters very cheap and at COST with Harness. Rarm Gears of all kinds always on hand reudy for use. We (five sii:uial low prices to our I-TLTON COI'NTV customers. Whips, Collars, Humes, Bridles, and everything for tho horse. Write or call for prices before you buy. W. S. IIOSTETTER, Mercersburg, Pa. S. E, Cor. Diamond. License Notice. IX THE COT'RT OK QHARTKR SESSIONS OF FULTON COUNT V. U In ordered that ull upilW;uliims f(ir licenses fur the Mile of vinous, KpiritouK. mult, or brew ed liquor, wholesale or retail, for the venr lmvj, will le heunl ouTutsluy. the 14th dn'v of Jauuury, lutt, ut in o eloekt u. in., at wht.ih time ull person; applying or niukin objection to applications, will be heard by evidence, pe tition, remonstrance or counsel. There must be no coimiiiiniciition ut uuv time with the JluU'ck perHonully upon the hultjeot, by letter or any other private way. The petition, veriiied by utllriuvit of applicant, nhall be in conformity with t he requirement of the ttctw of Assembly. Judgment bond Khali be executed in the penal kuiii of with uo less ihuu l wo reputable freeholders ol the coun ty un sure tie, each of them to be a bona tide owner of real estate in the county of Kulton worth, over und above ull Incumbrances, the miiiij of t:.tftm. Horn! conditioned for the faith ful otiservanee of all the laws relating to the fcelliujf or furnishing of liquors, und to pay all damaveH which shall be recovered against the licensee, uud ull uosn. linen and penalties which maybe Imposed on him under tiny indict ment, for violating said luws; uud the sureties may be required to uppeur In Court uud justify under oath. The Court shall in all cases refuse the uppll cation whenever. In the opinion of the Court haviutf due regard to the numheruod churucter of the petitioners for and uualusi the applica tion, such license Ik not necessary for the uc comrnodutiou of the public and entertainment of stranger, uud truveien. or tliut the applicant Ik not u hi person to whom Huch license should be granted. JVtltious to he filed with the Clerk of the Court not later than Monday, the nd day of Itecemher. 1M0I. Objections uud remonstran ces to be (lied not lutur than Tuesday, the TtU day of Jauuury, Ivxr.'. Upon Hufttcieut cause he iiirf show nor proof beinn made to the Court that the party holding licence has violated any luw of the Commonwealth relating to the sale of liquors, the Court shall, upon notice beltiK tfiv en to the person licensed, revoke the license, iiy the Court, SAMUEL MeC. SWOPE. Attest: u,j, fr'KANK P. LYNCH, Clerk U. H. Deo. Id, ltf'1. When You Conic 1 To Chambersburg Walk or drive uround on Quef n street und see If we don't have the MIST AS SOUTMKNT of Furniture of every description you have ever seen uround tliese parts, A lurge va riety of 3-fold screens tilled, complete ut $1.25 to .00. Round F.nd China Closets $15.00 to $50.00. Our Special Colonial Iiorker, Mahog uny or Oak Finish at $2 is a rare harpum. We make to order almost anything you muy require And we pay the freight on $10 ' worth. 1 H Slerer & Co FUllNITUKE MAKEHS, i on Quecu St., I Charnber8bur. John Patterson has gone into the commission business in Phil adelphia. I MILLINERY GOODS f t at and below cost at J t Cress's New Millinery Store, t T Opposite the Cooper House. J McilunnullshurK, 1'a. KALBACH & SPANGLER, Knobsvillc, Pa., .Mnnufnctiircra of ALL KINDS of ROUGH and WORKED LUMBER. Flooring, Siding, and Shingles always on hands. Frame Stuff furnished to order with promptness. Mills one mile north of Knnbsville. HOLIDAYS. f Special reduction all this week. We have just received a lot of patterns from New York, which we will close out at a great reduction. Ready-to-wear Hats reduced from $2.00 and 12.75 to "5 cents and f 1.00. Ostrich Plumes and all kinds of fancy feathers, must go next week at a big re duction. Our 75c ribbons reduc ed to 35c, nnd all over luces re ducit to :)0 and 35 cents. Hats trimmed free of charge by our city trimmer. Ours is tho Bon Ton Store. Mrs. A. F. Little, The I (lNliiimnhlo Milliner. WINTER WINTER f Will Soon 13e Here! $ "That SA Blanket is a dandy." How about your Hlunkets and Robes? We have the largest und best assortment in the country, hnd at prices to suit everybody. Square Blankets, 60c to 5.00. Stable Blankets, Robes. Buggy Harness, Front Gears, $1.25 to UXO. 1.80 to $0.50. 5.00 to $50. 4.00 to (5.50. Double Yankee Harness with Breeching everything complete 25.00 to 35.00 Team and Buggy Whips all prices. Collars, i(5c to 2.50. Sole Leather, 30c lb. Shoe tacks, 4c box. We keep a full line of ererythlnK used bv a horse owner. All work K"iiruu teed rittht, or numev refunded. II. L. NOURIS. Three Springs, l'u, D. E. LITTLE'S I Bakery McConnellsburg, Pa. Bakes Every Day. Delivers Tuesdays, Thurs days and Saturdays. Bread Cakes and v Pretzels on hand all the time. S. P. METZLEE DlOALKlt In . . . Pianos Organs Buggies Carriages Good marketable stock taken in exchange. C-i?"Wheu in nocl of any thing in our lino writo for particulars to . . . . S. P. METZLER. Burnt Cabins, Pa. R. M. DOWNES, First Class Tonsorial Artist, MoCONNlOJUSllURli.FA. ' A Cleuo Cnp and T.lwel with eucb Bhave. Rverylhinif Aiuitteialu. lUuura blerlllaeU. Ibhop In room Gaiety occupied ly i'A Bruke. I k I The Washing Problem SOLVED Hythc NOVELTY UPRIGHT DOUBLE REFLEX WASHER, The only perfect washer. Unlike all others. oo Guaranteed oo to give perfect satisfaction or Money Refunded. Soiling agent for M. C. IvANDLKMAN & SONS, isj Dos Moiuos, Iowa. A. J. SCUETROMPF, Buck Valley, Pa. P r3 t-5 A FEW PRICES FROM THE ui & ROUSS RACKET STORE B 1 FOR DECEMBER. we nnve just recelvcu a nice lino or men's aim hoys' sweaters t'a from New York, and at prices that can't be mutched considorinfr qual- ity and style. Our men's sweaters are the heaviest that we ever bour)it, in colors scarlet, maroon and navy bluo at A 'to, boys' in stripes at .'t'.ic. Also a nice line of men's winter cans in corduroy, velvet cord k.-"! and black plush at 23, 30, and 40c. 4x4 vhrnillo stand covers 3:,(ix4 ' ..!.!.. I"... 1 n. yt . o- 1 t1 .... ! vut-uiiii- UIUIUIUVCIB, iULtl UIU I tiiun, o.l lulu TJ.Wli pillljClll- 'hildren's and ladies' mittens. ladies' sinirle. 10c, double. 14 5 tain poles, wood trimmings, 8e each. Ci c .1 I'liildren's double black mittens at ita, la and 20c. Just received a nice line of Jute Iluus. 24x.'i(l in.. 3.K3..'iOx(iO. 4Sc, 3li."2, 88c. Ladies' and men's handkerchiefs to (five a descrip tion of each would take this whole space. Call and see them. Trices from 3 to 24c. Men's dress and working gloves. We can sell you a nice Astrakan glove with leather palm at 3!) and 48c. Fur top kid i gloves, 4." and o'm. Men's working gloves, 8, 2, 24, 40, ff, (10, 80 li PI c -1 (.i i t.- ..- kSl Lr. 1 u L.-.l und Silo. An extra heavy mitten in leather 4.")c. Corsets. 2. 43 and Nic. Ijtidies' extra heavy fleeced lined hose, 10 and 13c. Woolen hose, 18 and 20c. Men's socks, 5, (i, and 8c. KUHliKU CIOODS. 'J We liavc jiwt received a great bargain in ladies' overshoes at 25c a o" ,1 pair, others at 33, 37, 39 and Me, Hoys' overshoes, 43c; men's, 50,03, 75 and 83c; men's buc';le arctics, iiMc and $1.20. Men's overs for felt ,C-J ,oosi '.20. r.oys' felt boots, $1.55. Wo have now sold four eases t""1 of men's felt boots, so our price must be right. Call end iret prices- Men's duck and water proof coats, 8!)c, $1.1S, $1.20 and $1.45 Mack intoshes, l .15 to $2.40. HARDWARE. We have made a great deal on cross-cut saws. 5 ft. saw with handles, the sunin ns un linvo hi. 2 ways handled at $1.10, ui ft., $1.18. Five in. stove pipe. .13c, in.. '"2 14i!, elbows, 10c each. Thanking you for past favors and soliciting I. 7 a share of your trade in the future, we are, respectfully, ' ROUSS RACKET STORE HULL & KENDER, aianagcrs. el Cl ( -1 It (I 3 Read, and Reflect. CHRISTMAS Is almost here and you V1 want all you can, ov? 5o get for your money. Our prices are our inducements. 5 Dry Goods. All tho New Shades in Cloth. Cassimere, &c. Fine ef fects in Shirt Waist goods, Flannels. Ginghams, Muslin, India Linen, White Goods, and Linings of every description. Notions. ' Kid Gloves, Corsets, Hosiery, Mittens. Lacos. Braids. ) Embroideries, Buttons, Spool Silk, Cotton, Veiling, Hand- : y kerchiefs, and Fascinators. Ad endless variety of Christ- ri mas Gifts. VVIllinery. The latest creations constantly on hands. Can match you a porfect outfit in a day's notice. You can save money. Take time and see. - . it tit T. J. WIENER, Hancock, - - Maryland. 76- "if; (A- m i, " ' -" ' r v . ii X ill TIES i ii X Hi !!1 .! (ties I m m m m mm m m' m m m' m m m m CHRISTMAS, 1901 1! Mj We only want to say one word about our TIES, for we do not want you to miss seeing the handsomest and largest assortment of Ties ever brought to this town. We have some in one of our windows which will tell you about til M t Pi Eli what we have. Glad to have you fj examine quality; they are line. !3 f ' hi' Ml 4 :A. U. NACE & SONS mm There will bo a Christmas en- tn ilPnrrntii .-ni i.o von,l,.vn tertainment held in the Whips Lfet all com(, a(Ui hoaP poocl B,ng'. Cove church Tuesday evening . Uocomber 21th, when an interest- a r,citin nnd l"'iWS.
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