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.
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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.
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Goods, i
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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CHRISTMAS Is almost here and you
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want all you can, ov?
5o get for your money. Our prices are our inducements.
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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. - .
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T. J. WIENER,
Hancock, - - Maryland.
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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
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what we have. Glad to have you fj
examine quality; they are line. !3
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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.