Happy Now Year! Don't write it 1901. Uoad Uostettor's ad , this week. Hrick for sale at Morton's yard. Prink Ileckermau's Star Pack ago CoiToe if you desire the best. The la s from "Honest Johu" Plug Tobacco tags are valuable savo them. V2 tags from "Honest John" Plug Tobacco will secure you a 10c cut free, from your merchant. Mr. and Mrs. 11 U. Nace en tertained very delightfully a number of their frieuds New Years' eve. Fatal kidney and bladder troub les can always be prevented by the use of Foley's Kidney Cure. All dealers. Austin Lynch is lying very ill with pneumonia at the home of his mother, Mrs. Amauda Lynch, in Belfast township. "3 tags from "Honest Johu" Plug Tobacco will secure you a stag-handle knife worth 75c: send three cents along for postage to II. C lleckerman, Bedford, Pa. Fok Sale 12-horsepower en gine and sawmill both in good re pair. Bargain to quick buyer. W. II. Peck, Gem, Pa. Samuel D. Mellott, of Bethel township, announces himself in the Fulton Democrat this week as a candidate for the Democratic nomination for County Commis sioner. You will find Ileckerman's Star Brand Package Coffee far superior to any other package cof fee. We give no prices but a far better Coffee. Same price as others. The scholars of Spring House Valley school in Ayr township, presented their teacher, Mr. Blair Tmax, a five dollar set of "Hall dune's Works," as a Christmas present. Wo are in receipt of a letter conj taiuing a dollar bill renewing the subscription of Mr. Leonard Heidt of Whatcom, Whatcom eour.ty Wash. Mr. Heidt seems to be prosperous and contented in his new home. The prevention of consumption is entirely a question of com mencing the proper treatment in time. Nothing is so well adapted to ward otf fatal lung troubles as Foley's Honey and Tar. All dealers. Dr. aud Mrs. Curtis are es tablished in their new home at Cleveland, Ohio. Their address is S. E. corner Superior and Dorau sts. Our people parted reluctantly with Dr. and Mrs. Curtis, and they carry with them to their new home the best wish es of the McConnellsburgers. The many frieuds of G. II. Han san, Engineer, L. E. & W. It. R., at present living at Lima, O., will be pleased to know of his recov ery from threatened kidney dis ease. He writes, "I was cured by using Foley's Kidney Cure, which I recommend to all, espec ially trainmen who are usually similarly afflicted. All dealers. The Mechauicsburg Daily Jour nal has this to say about the daughter of John W. Stevens a former resident of this couuty: "Mr. Stevens, proprietor of Ste vens' Cash Store, feels much ela ted over a Christmas gift he re ceived today, and he has a perfect right to feel proud of it It is a handsome drawing of a horse's head, by his daughter, Miss L. V. G. Stevens, who is aged about eleven years, and when you look at thedrawingyou can hardly real ize that it was executed by one of such tender years. It is certain ly a line piece of work and the lit tle M iss is deserving of the praise she receives from all who have seen the drawing." LalJiH. Albert King aud family of Al tooua are visiting relatives in this vicinity. James G. Lyon is quito ill. There was a fall of the beauti ful for Christmas. ' J coss Kiug w ho is employed at Fair play sjeut Suudiy at his home. As a result of the cold weather and rain the' mountain roada are very icy. Fuirviuw Sunday fchool had a Christmas Entertainment and treat on Wednesday evening. Laidig Suuday School had a treat. , Most of our'pooplo are through butchering. Pork is a good price aud beef is low. Dr. Dallas Bernhart of Three Springs was a yisitor to J. G. Lyons' last week, McDonald llockcrsmith. Quietly and calmly, without the ringing of bells, or commo tions generally attending wed ding ceremouies, Misa.L. Jennie Hockersmith, of -Shippensburg, and Mr. J. Curtis MacDonald, of Philadelphia, were united in mar riage. The ceremony took place at seven o'clock on Christmas morning at the M. E. parsonage, in Chambersburg and was per formed -by the Itev. Dr. W. P. Eveland, the bride's former pas tor. The bridal party left on the 1:25 p. m. train for Philadelphia, where they expect to make their future home. The bride is the daughter of Mr. J. L. Hocker smith, one of Shippensburg's leading grocery morchauts. a young lady of charming dispo sition and business qualifications who has hosts of friends in the town and vicinity. The groom is a traveling salesman for one of Philadelphia's wholesale houses. Shipponsburg News. Schcnck Foster. At noon, December 24, 1901, at the home of Mr. John Schenck, near Enid, Pa, Mr. Charles L. Schenck and Miss Rebecca June Foster.of Six-mile Run, Pa., were united in marriage by Rev. W. J. Sheaffer. Mr. R. W. Wertz, of Bedford.and Miss Welthy Foster acted as attendants. A large company of guests were present who brought many valuable and useful presents. A sumptuous and elegant din ner was served t all present. The day was one of sunshine aud shadow, so may their lives be tilled with sunshine in a larger measure than shadow. All wish for them a pleasant journey through life. Children Poisoned. Many children are poisoned a,nd made nervous aud weak, if not killed outright, by mothers giving them cough syrups con taining opiates. Foley's Honey and Tar is a safe and certain rem edy for coughs, croup and lung troubles, and is the only promi nent cough medicin that con tains no opiates or other poisons. All dealers. Cluck Harr. At the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Bowers, in Freeport, Illinois, on Wednesday evening.December 18, 1901, by Rev. Mr. Axtell, Miss May Harr, of Big Cove Tannery, and Mr. Mervin T. Cluck of Get tysburg, Pa., were united in mar riage. .... After the ceremony a reception followed, and the happy couple received the congratulations of a large number of friends. They go to housekeeping at once at 232 Van Buren street where their many friends will find a welcome. A Life at Stake. If you but knew the splendid merit of Foley's Honey and Tar you would never be without it. A dose or two will prevent an at tack of pneumonia or lagrippe. It may save your life. All dealers. Big Cove Tannery. William T. Richards and Har vey M. Richards, who have been in Lewisburg, Ohio, for the past two years, are spending some time with their parents Mr. and Mrs. Joseph L. Richards of this place. Alvah Richards and Miss Min erva Peck were married Tuesday evening December 24th by Rev. Lewis Chambers. Tho bride was dressed in sky blue trimmed with lace, with hat to match. The groom was dressed in navy blue. Next day they were in vited to J. L. Richards for their wedding dinner. We wish them much happiness. There were also present at dinner Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Mellott and family, and Mr. John Hendershot. Sale Register. Saturday, January 11. C. T. W. Ryder will sell at his residence 2i miles south of McConnells burg.Live Stock, Farming Imple ment.!, &c. Sale begins at ten o'clock. Wednesday. January 15. W.F. Hart, administrator of the estate of Enoch Hart, Esq., deceased, will sell at his late residence at Needmore, Live Stock, Farming Implements, Household Goods, Grain and Hay. Sale begins at 10 o'clock. Pneumonia and La Grippe Coughs cured quickly by Fo ley's Honey and Tar. Refuse substitutes." ' All dealers. ' ' Saltivia. Misses Ella and, Lydia Mann were visiting thoir sister Mrs. Vernon Skipper at Tyrone dur ing the holidays. Mrs. E. It.. Austin, who had been visiting relatives at Uoutz dale, returned to her homo last Tuesday. Santa Claus called at Forest Dale school last Tuesday evening and distributedagenerousChrist mas treat among the scholars. Mrs. Speer aud Miss Speer spent Christmas with friends at McConnellsburg. William Mellott of Hyndman, is spending his holiday vacation with friends in this vicinity. Miss Goldie Decker and Mr. Brant, of Hyndman, are visiting Miss Decker's grandparents Mr. aud Mrs. Baltzer Decker. S. D. Stevens manager for the Singer Mfg. Co., at Chambers burg, spent several days with friends in this vicinity last week. George A. Harris, Esq., and S. D. Stevens spent P'riday in the lower part of this county on bus iness. II. K. Stevens and family of Shippensburg were visiting Mrs. Stevens' sister, Mrs. H. E. Aus tin, and other friends in this vic inity last week. M. P. Sipe has resigned his office of school director. George Wible and little son, of Somerset county, spent the hol idays at the homo of Mr. Wiblo's father, Frederick Wible. Children Especially Liable. Burns, bruises and cuts are extremely painful and if neglect ed often result in blood poisoning. Children are especially liable to such mishaps because not so careful. As a remedy DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve is unequalled. Draws out the fire,stops the pain, soon heals the wound. Beware of counterfeits. Sure cure for piles. "DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve cured my baby of eczema after two physicians gave her up" writes James Mock, N. Webster, Ind. "The sores were so bad she soiled two to five dresses a day." Needmore. Hon. S. W. Kirk spent a night in our town last week. Master Frank Mason, of Han cock, is spending a few days with Cecil Culler. Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Daniels, of Hancock, were visiting relatives in this vicinity this week. Rumor says that Irwin B. Fish er has purchased a property on "Puffinburger Row." We think it is news that "Dame Gossip" gave before she left. Harry Hess has purchased a piece of land from T. P. Garland. B. N. Palmer made a business trip to Chambersburg and Waynesboro last week. We un derstand he was accompanied by E. B. Morton. Chas. Garland visited a few days in McConnellsburg and vi cinity last week. Mrs. Scott Baumgardner is among those who are on the sick list. . We saw a wayworn traveler from across the mountains last Monday morning. Be careful Thompson.or you will fall a victim to the same disease that overcame brother Will Funk. lllown To Atoms. The old idea that the body some times needs a powerful, drastic, purgative pill has bten exploded; for Dr. King's New Life Pills, which are perfectly harmless, gently stimulate liver and bowels to expel poisonous matter, cleanse the system and absolutely cure Constipation and Sick Headache Only 25c at W. S. Dickson's drug store. Kichards I'cck. Mr. Alvah K. Richards and Miss Minerva Peck, both of Ayr township, were married Decern ber 24, 1901, by Rev. Lowis Chambers, at the residence of the latter. "Honest John" Plug Tobacco is made of very linest grade Bur ley Leaf; the tags are valuable. Administrator's Notice. Notice In hereby Klven tbt latter of adinln tNtrution Uuvh tmtta in'unttiU to the uuderelKuud upon the entitle of hooch Hurl, Kmj., lute of lielfuHt township. FtiltoD county, Pu., dttoeuH ed. All perMon huvlnr olalmit agulnNt uld -tute will pruneui them properly tiulheutiouled for Hutilemeut, und thoHM owlutf the Muuie will pleutte cull mid Mettle. W. V. HART. Jun. t. uo& Administrator. New Steam Chopping Mill, In McConnellsburg. All kind of grain chopped promptly. Give us a trial. V At the Old foundry Went .End ol Town. W. Hi NJSSI11T, HARNESS AND FARM GEARS. I have now on hunt! tho largest, best and cheapest assortment of Hand Made Harness in Pennsylvania, and sell them cheaper than the cheapest. Har ness from $H to $'25 always on hand. IlEMEM BICIt, we make all our work HY HAND and guarantee H to be all rtjrht. Fly Nets and Summer Dusters very choap and at COST with Harness. Form Gears of all kinds always on hand ready for use. We give SI'KCIAl, low prices to our H l.TON COI NTV ' customers. Whips, Collars, Haines, Hridles, and everything for the horso. Write or call for prices before you buy. W. S. IIOSTETTER, Mercersburg, Pa. S. E. Cor. Diamond. When You Come To Chambersburg Walk or drive around on Queen street and see if we don't have the BEST AS SORTMENT of F"t-irniti-ire of every description you have ever seen around these parts. A large va riety of 3-fold screens (lllod, complete at $1.25 to $5.00. Round End China Closets $15.00 to $.50.00. Our Special Colonial Hocker, Mahog any or Oak Finish at $2 is u rure bargain. We make to order almost anything you may require. And we pay the freight on $10 worth. H Slerer & Co FURNITURE MAKERS, on Queen St., 1 ' Chambersburg. License Notice. IN THE COURT OV QUARTER SESSIONS II is ordered that nil upTtllciitlunK for license ror me sine or vuiuii, unirHouH, mult, or brew (id liquor, wholesale or ret u 11, for the year Ittttf. will he heard on Tuesday, the 14th dnv of Januury. I.Krj. at 10 o'clock n, m., at which time all per-onn applying or niaktuK objection to applications, win e nearct hy evidence, pe tilion, remonstrance or counsel. There must he no communication ut auv time with the JihU'Cn personally upon the subject, by letter or any other private way. The petition, verified hy aftlduvltof applicant, shall he in conformity with the requirements of the acts or Assembly. Judgment bond shall be executed in the penal sum of tiKHi. with no less than two reputable freeholders of the couu ty us sureties, each of them to be bona tide owner of real estate In the county of Fulton worth, over und unove all Incumbrances, the sum of ,.uxt. liond conditioned for the faith ful observauee of all the laws relating to the sclllutf or furnishing of liquors, und to pay all damages which shall he recovered against the licensee, and all costs, tines und penalties which maybe Imposed on him under any indict ment for violating said laws; and the sureties may be required to appear In Court and justify under oath. The Court shall In all cases refuse the appli cation whenever. In the opinion or the Court, having due regard tothe numherund character or the petitioners for and against the applica tion, Huch license is not necessary for the ac commodation of the public and entertainment of strangersund travelers, orthuttheupplieunt Is not u lit person to whom such license should he granted. Petitions to be tiled with the Clerk of the Court not later than Monday, the :23rd day of December, 1(1. Objections find remonstran ces to be tiled not luter than Tuesday, the 7th day of January. Upon suflteient cause be ing shown or proof being made to the Court that the party holding liceuse has violated any luw or the Commonwealth relating to the sale of liquors, the Court shall, upon notice being giv en to the per sou licensed, revoke the license. Hy the Court, SAMUEL McC. SWOPE, Attest: p, j. FKANK P. LYNCH, Clerk Q. S. Dec. 16, lum. Register and Clerk's Notice. Notice 1h hereby given that the following named accountants have tiled their accounts in the Register und Clerk's office of Fulton county. Pa., und that the same will be present ed to the Orphans' Court of said county for eonllrmutlon on Tuesday followlng2nd Monday of Januury next, iwoj, being the Mth day. 1. Account of J C. Comerer. Trustee to sell the Heal estate of William Maxwell, late of Thompson township, deceased. 'i. The first and final account of J. Howard Edwards. Administrator of estate of George J, Edwards, late of Wells township, deceased. a The first and Unal account of J. Nelson Slpes, Esq., Administrator of estate of Himou Halle, late of the city of Baltimore, deceased. 4. The first and final account of Wm. F. Culden, Administrator of est ale of Mr Cathu rine Uuldeu. lute of llethel townsUlp.deceaKed. f. The first and partial nccount of Dr. N. C. Trout and C. N. Trout. Executors of the last will und testament of Dr. Wm. F. Trout, late of the borough of McConnellsburg. deceased. FKANK P. LYNCH. Deo 14, lttOI. Register and Clerk. Charter Notice. Notice is hereby given that an Applloutlou will be made to lion. S. McC. Swope. Presi dent Judtfe of the Court of Common Pleas of F(ilt'n county, ut McConuellhburg.oD Tuesday, Januury 14. iswi. ut ' o'clock P. M., under the Corporation Act of JKT4, and Its supplements, for a Charter for a corporation to be called, ' The Presbyterian Church of McConnellsburg. Pennsylvania," its purpose and object being to maintain a Presbyterian Church in the ltorough of McCotmellsb'irg. Pa. W. SCOTT ALEXANDER. Deo. 19, 1W1, Ut. . Solicitor. LICENSE NOTICE.- Notice Is hereby given that the following named persona have filed their petitions In the otllce of the Clerk of Quarter Sessions of Fulton county, Pa., praying the Court to grant them Liceuse to keep an Inn or Tavern, und to sell liquor, and that the same will be presented to the aatd Court, on Tuesday, the nth day of Junuary at in o clock a. m. (Jeorge Hexroth, McCouuellsburg. , jonu w . r unK, Uurnt CubioH, Dublin twp. John E. Speck, W in. Mc iowun, Harry Hamll, Clerk s Oltlce, ( Deo. 24, I'jul. (" Fort Littleton, FKANK P. LYNCH, Clerk W. S. Administrator's Notice. Estate of Mrs. Anna Fuhner, deceased. Letters of admlniHtrutlou, on the estate of Mrs. Anna Fuhner. late of Licking Creek township deceased, having been granted hv the Register of Wills for Fullon county to the subscriber, whose post office uddiestt Is Pleasant Kidgn. Fulton county. Pa., all persons who are Indebted to the said estate will u lease make payment und those having oIuIiuh will present the in to MKn, MAKY ANN FAfiLKY, Deo. 19, 11)01, 'It. - Administratrix. Dissolution Notice. The business conducted under the Arm name of John F. Johnson & Sons 1 thut day dissolved oy mutual consent, Deo, 17, JUUI. JOHN F. JOHNSON, LEK H. JOHNSON, 11. R. JOHNSON. KALBACH & SPANGLER, , Knobsvillc, Pa., .Manufacturer 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 Knobsville. HOLIDA VS. f Special reduction all this week. We have just received a lot of patterns from New York, which we will close out at a (Treat reduction. Ueady-to-wear Hats reduced from $2.00 and $2.75 to 73 cents and $1.00. Ostrich Plumes and alT kinds of fancy feathers, must jro next week nt a big re' duction. Our 7oc ribbons reduc ed to Xk:, and all over laces duced to 30 and 35 cents. Hats trimmed free of charge by our city trimmer. Ours is the Ilon Ton Store. re- uc- C re- I Mrs. A. F. Little, I lie I'ashlonnhlo Milliner. I WINTER WINTER I Will Soon Be Here! i 4 i:;rn:- I U ;r4;::r.. ...... .11 , i l-,r: - ,. .-. 'f See fo- yourself l.ov 5 IS!..; k'.M.'i wear ard othtr makes t"H How about your Blankets and Robes? We have the largest and 1 best assortment in the country, hud at prices to suit everybody. Square Blankets, 60c to $5.00. Stable Blankets, nobes. Buggy Harness, Front Gears, $1.25 to $4. CO. $1.80 to $0.50. $5.00 to $50. $4.00 to $0.50. Double Yankee Harness with Breeching everything complete 25.00 to Su.OO Team and Buggy Whips all prices. Collars, U.hj to 2.50. Sole Leather, 30o lb. . Shoe tacks, 4c box. We keep a full line of everything used bv ii horse owner. All work guuruu teed rlKht, or monev refunded. H. L. NORRIS. Three Springs, Pu, wwwwwwwwwwww D. E. LITTLE'S I Bakerv- McConnellsburg, Pa. Bakes Every Day. Delivers Tuesdays, Thurs days and Saturdays. Bread Cakes arid J Pretzels .on hand all the time. ' vawwwwwwwwwwwO wwwwwwwwwwww S. P. METZLER Dealku In . . . Pianos Organs Buggies Carriages Good marketable stock taken in exchange. WWhen in need of an v. thing in our line -write for particulars to . . . .. S. P. MFT7I FD S , Burnt Cabins, Pa. t MILLINERY GOODS j f at and below cost at t t Cress's New Millinery Store. 1 Opposite the Cooper House. f T AlcConncIUhurK, 1'u. X Foley's Honey mnd Tar cures voids, prevents pneumonia. M - The Washing Problem SO L V E D Uy the NOVELTY UPRIGHT DOUBLE REFLEX W ASHER, H i urn $ FT The only perfect washer. Unlike all others. oo Guaranteed oo to give perfect satisfaction or Money Refunded. u i PI' S$ Selljag agent for $?j M. C. IlANDLftMAN & SONS, JtJ Des Moines, Iowa. A. J. SCHETKOMPF, Buck Valley, Pa. so Ef Mi S3 Si Kit. i to A FEW PRICES FliOM THE FOR DECEMBER. in 0, r-i nr. i, - l..... i i - i i! .. . i i . . . v tj iiiivu jusb reuuivvu u iiicti line 01 jih'ii h miu ooys sweaters ( from New York, and at prices thut can't be mutched eonslderliif; qual- itv and Htvle. Our men's Hweaters urn thn linnviest, thnl, p nvor lnnnrlit,. i .1 in fnlriia aifii'lit.. mnivinn iinfl nnw lilim lit. J.V." l.ovo In oti.innu nt S 1 J.- ,"'0, AIho a nice line of men s winter capa in corduroy, velvet cord t"2 and black plush at 2.'!, 30, and 40c. 4x4 chenille stand covers .Tie, lxl chenille table covers, 45c, lace curtalus, III), O.'l, 8." and $1.00 pair,cur tain poles, wood trimmings, 8c each. Children's and ladies' mittens. e-"l Children's double black mittens at lie, ladies' single, 10c, double, 14 and 2(c. Just received a nice line of Jute Hurr. 24x.'l(i in., 3Tn;,.10xU0, 48c, .Kix"2, H8c. Ladies' and men's handkerchiefs to give a descrip tion of each would take this whole space. Call and see them. Prices from .fc to 24c. Mens dress and working gloves. We can sell you a nice Astrakun glove with leather palm at 30 and 4He. Fur top kid O gloves, 4." und u."c Men's working gloves, 8, 12, 24, 40, ')", 00, 80 and 80c An extra heavy mitten In leather 4."c. Corsets, 2."i, 45 arid M)c. Ladies' extra heavy lleecod lined hose, 10 and l.lc. Woolen hose, IS and 20c. Men's socks, 5, (!, and 8c. IIUHBKK GOODS. We have just received a great bargain In ladles' overshoes at 2."c a pair, others at 3j, 37, 39 and "0e. Hoys' overshoes, 45c; men's, 50,(13, 75 and 85c; men's buckle arctics, 0-ic and $1.20. Men's overs for felt boo:s, &1.20. Hoys' felt boots, $1.55. We have now sold four cases CI of men's felt boots, so our price must be right. Call end get prices- Men's duck and water proof coats, 8!)c, $1.18, $1.20 and $1.45 Mack intoshes, $1.15 to $2.40.' HAItDWAHIC. We have mado a great deal on cross-cut saws. 5 ft. saw with handles, the same as we have al- ways handled at $1.10, 51 ft., $1.18. Five in. stove pipe, 13c, 0 in., "") 14c. elbows, 10c each. Thanking you for past favors and soliciting 2 a share of your trade in the future, we are, respectfully, ROUSS RACKET STORE fl HULL & 1JENDLR, .Managers. t-"0 r-3 1 i ,1 , : I- 1 ( , V, t ..1 n it (,..4 L .a V'X Read and Reflect. 3 v. n 5o CHRISTMAS is almost hero and vou want nil von mn f4& get ior your money, uur prices are our inducements. Dry Goods. , All the 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. i CM Kid Gloves, Corsets, Hosiery, Mittens, Laces, Braids, g Embroideries, Buttons, Spool Silk, Cotton, Veiling, Hand- : rj kei-chiefs, and Fascinators. Ad endless varietv. of Christ- fiv til mas Gifts. Mlllln 1 I rrUn 1n4-nn 4 1.1 1 .t i , t luo janunu uteivuiuus uuusuuuy Oil I1HUUS. uan IliatCIl :; you a perfect outfit in a day's notice. You can save money, f w h Take time and see. T.J.WIENER, Hancock, - . Maryland, v y y y Y Y.V Y.Y YVVYyy VYVYWVYWVVYYyYC.-n tip- m ok; CHRISTMAS, 1901 TIES TIES 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 eve"r brought to this town. We have some in one of our windows which will tell you about what we have. Glad.to have you examine quality they are. fine. A. U. NACE & SONS t ( in Hi til 51 1 1 ( 1 1 in Hi M ' X ill t 1 M ( ! Hi t:4 In almost every place where and i absorbed iu her duties, is young women are at work they seldom anuoyed by unwelcomn meet strangers, aud the woman notico or attention. December who is not thinking of herself, Ladies' Hoir.e Journal,
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