a in n VOLUME 3. McCONNL:LLSBURG, A., February 20. 1902. NUMBER 23. Jacob I'ott. Jacob Pott, a well kuowu citi zen, died at bis homo near Big Cove Tannery last Saturday night. Interment in Union cem etery, Tuesday morning. Jacob Pott represented tbe iifih generation beginning with one Wilhelm Pott who came to this country from Holland iioro than 150 years ago, and settled iu the anthracite coal regiou, and early engaged in the mauafacturo of iron. Jacob Pott's father, John Pott, owned a furnace at Man heim in Schuylkill county, but sold that and came to this county iu 1844, aud purchased the Han over Iron-works property about a mile below Big Cove Tannery. While he had at his command the richest of iron ores, and fuel (charcoal) iu abundance, the tariff conditions at that time were such as to make the manufacture of iron unprofitable; and the last blast in the old furnace was made in 1847. Nothing now remains to mark the place, save the dis mantled old stack. A grist mill, at present owned by James Johnson, was erected on the site of one of the forges, iu 1816 and from that time until his death in 1850, he devoted his time to farming aud milling. Jacob Pott was born at Man hoim, October 24, 1837; hence was aged 04 years, 3 months and 22 days, lie spent most of his life in the mill just mentioned, and was a most excellent citizen. Sev eral years ago he married Miss Amanda, daughter of Rev. aud Mrs. Lewis Chambers, who sur vives, aud also their three child ren, Irene, William, and Lilian. Ho was a cousistent member of tile Lutheran church. The year prior to his deatli he was greatly afllicted with rheumatism, but it remained for pneumonia to bring about his death, as he only sur vived the attack a very few days. He was a veteran of the Civil War, having served in Co. H. Twenty First Pernio, Cavalry, aud after being discharged at Chambersburg February 20, 1804 re-enlisted 2ud Independent Bat tery Light Artillery, Ohio volun teers and served until the close of the war, being discharged at Columbus, Aug. U, 1805. I'ieou Cove. The young folks have been making good use of the sleighing. Irviu Fisher has moved his saw mill to Joseph Fisher's, intending to saw lumber for a new barn. L. 1'. Kirk aud H. P. Palmer are hauling some logs to the saw mill for the purpose of .improving their fences. 'Lcm Kirk will burn his lime: kiln in the near future". Kev. William Hendershot will preach at Bethel the second Sat urday night in March. Miss Alberta, Romsburg will have a debate at Alpine next Thursday uight. Jesse Daniels of McConnells burg, is spending a few days at H. P. Palmer's. While George Kirk was sleigh ing with his best girl the other day tho basket broke and spilled them out. We wish you better luck next time, George. Miss Lola Docker and brother, aud Thomnsou Peek and wife wore the guests of II. P. Palmer last Sunday. Lorn Hondorshot took a sled load of young folks to speud tho evouing at Lewis Yonker's, aud a pleasant time they had, too. A. C. Palmer, who is attoudiug the Lebanon Business College at present, has received a free schol arship from Caruegie College Normal and Business for a two yoars' course. On Monday afternoon the edi tor was surprised to receive a call from no less a person than Happy John M. Martin, one of Whips Covo's progressive citizous. This is tho first time Mr. Martiu has been a visitor in the Press office for mauy years. At one time Mr. Martiu and William S. Millin were contractors aud builders in Everett and employed a good inany bauds. He looks well aud says he cannot do without the old reliable Everett Press. live ret t Press. Church Dedicated. The new Presbyteriau church at Wells Tannery was dedicated on tho 9th inst. The pastor in charge was Rev. George A. Ful cher, of Everett, and he was ably assisted by Rev. J. II. Math ers, D. D., of Belwood.Blaircoun ty. Tho edifice cost $2,200 and, with tho exception of $050, the debt would be liquidated. This sum was realized during the ded ication services aud that band of worshipers is now free from debt. The interior presents a very pretty appearanco.all parts blend ing harmoniously. The pews are circular.furnished by the Wabash Seating Company. A furna::e and gasoline fixtures furnish am ple heat aud light. Tho 'pulpit furniture and carpet show wise selection. The ceiling is compos ed of Georgia pine. The bell is a donation from the Knights of the Golden Eagle. There are two rooms, a main audience room aud a lecture room; the latter being opposite the pulpit, divided by folding doors. The two apart ments will seat 200 people com fortably. Altogether, it is one of the neatest church edifices in several couuties round about. Every thing being in such excellent taste aad the good people having no debt, it is a source of satisfac tion to the pastor and people. Rev. Fulcher is a persisteut worker and, with the help of tho earnest workers of that congre gation, the burden of church work will be lightened. Everett Republican. Licking Creek. James Mellott is visitingfriends aud attending church at Hustou town. Mrs. Eileu Mellott and sou Scott, spent Thursday at John Lake's. David Truax and niece wore visiting Miner Truax's family this week. John Ott of Ayr township was helping his father-in-law, John Lake, to haul wood this v eek. David A. Kline of Greencastle, and Wesley Mellott of Gem, were visiting at Uriah Kline's last week. Henry Strait has purchased Charley Wink's farm aloug Lick ing Creek. Kev. Goer spent last week at Simon Deshoug's, and preached there Friday evening. Miss Rhoda Lake has returned to Philadelpoia. Miss Linna J. Deshougand her gentleman friend spent Sunday afternoou and evening with her cousin Miss Linna A. Deshong. William F. Wink of Riddlesburg spent a few days at home last week. He has returued, accom panied by James Mellott. Mrs. Simon Deshong and Mrs. Price speut Saturday and Sunday at Efiie Wink's in Belfast. Joseph Sipe and wife, Daniel Mellott and wife, David Kline aud wife, Mrs. Price, Miner Tru ax and wife, Daniel Truax, Fran ces Truax, Mrs. Ellen Mellott and son Scott, and Ulysses Desh ong aud family all speut last Wednesday atMorgauDoshong's. David Kline and wife, Mrs. Harriet Deshong and Miss Geor gia Deshong spent Sunday at Hustoutown. Miss Sadie Fohner- is visiting at Mr George Hoop's. William Klino and sister Mar tha, and Rev. Bishop, of Huston town, attended preaching at tho Dunkard church in Belfast. Charley Wiuk and Daytou Shivec spent Saturday at Mc Conuellsburg. Mrs. A. W. Deshong is still very ill. Mrs. Rebecca Sipes of Buck Valley is visiting friends iu this community. Mrs. Amanda Bard aud Mrs. Henry Truax spent Monday among friends in this township. You will soon begin to think, "Where am 1. going to get my Spring Suit?" For good goods, good trimmings, aud good work, go to Goldsmith & Comerer. I Don't iuiws the Lecture. j Miss Anna West, who has spent Ihe last 18 years in Japan, j will deliver a lecture in tho Prcs ! bytcrian church, next Saturday 1 evening on "Japan : Its People, 'Customs, Religiou, &c." Miss j West is thoroughly familiar with j the Japanese lauguage; is in touch j with the best element in Japanese society, and she will give a lec ture that will not only be enter taiuing but instructive to every body. Doors open at 7 o'clock. Lecture begins at 7 !!0. Admis sion : Adults, 15 cents; Children under 12 years of ago, 10 cents. New (ireniula. Elleu McClaiu is on the sick list. G. H. McCoy is visiting friends in Chambersburg. Samuel Alloway came home on Saturday from Altooua, for a few days visit among friends. He is employed in the P. R. R. shops. William Wagoner and wife, of Three Springs, spent a few days with Goo. Shafer's family. Sadie Truax and Rachaol Ed wards, of Enid, dined at L. L. C's on Thursday. A sled load of Saxtou folks vis ited M. W. Ilouck's on Suuday. Next, New Grenada will h.tve a Rural Mail Delivery, starling from this office, going through Coles Valley, over the mountain at Coles, aud returning via Shore Valley. Near Waterfall, ou Tuesday 11, inst., Alexander Wilson McClaiu died after an illness of about fif teen months, aged 7.'! years, 0 months aud 21 days. Bis remains were interred in the Bethel Cem etery at New Grenada, ou the 15!, Kev. W. J- Sheafler of Three Springs, conducting tho funeral services. For a long time Waterfall Lodge No. 773. I. O. O. F. had been in a comatose condition, and about half tho time it didn't know for sure, whether it was goin' or comiu'. Tho lodge made a mistake sev eral years ago, one that a great many similar organizations have made since that of building a hall. Every county iu the state has for sale, cheap, a few second hand halls built by secret socie ties. Waterfall Lodge's building was unfortunately located,' aud that, with other discouragements nearly terminated its career. While ithas been generally kuowu that it had beeu gasping for breath for a long time, the priest and the Levite passed by ou the other side, and it was not uutil a few weeks ago that a good Sa maritan journeying that way, gathered up the almost defunct organization, took it to New Gron ada, placed it in the inu (not Houok's, this time), aud cared for it. Surrouuded by kiud frieuds, it required but an amazingly short time to thaw out. New blood was then injected into its veins, tho vigor of youth returned, aud now it stands a formidable rival of any lodge iu the county. Last Saturday was especially a Red Letter day iu its new era. Iu tho evouing, it was visited by delegations from five different lodges, aud to celebrate tho occas ion, eight persons were initiated, and became members of old 775!. Tho. visitors present were as follows: from Cassvillo Lodge No. 730, Noble Greenland, James Heatou, J. Liuu Houck, Bruce Hissong, Alleu Walker, Samuel Wilsou, Harper Stevens, Samuel Holl'mau, Alex Parks, Wm. Mc Claiu and Dr. C. A. R. McClaiu; from Lindsay Lodge, No. 1012, of Lindsay, Pa., John Ashley, supt. of Robertsdale mines, aud Mr. llawley, of Woodvale; from Orbi souia Lodge, No. G 10, John Bo linger, Robertsdale; from Broad top City Lodge, No. 559, William Youug and Hilton Thornley, of Woodvale; from Wells Valley Lodge No. 007, James A. MeDon ough. If you want a good shaped suit, a well trimmed suit, an holiest tailored suit, go to Goldsmith A, Comerer. Local Institute. Seventh local iustitute was held at Oak Grove. The meeting was called to order by Miss Anna Deshong and Mr. J. S. Akers was chosen as presideut.' Tho teachers present were : I) C. Hart, S. E. Walters, Charles Lodge, Ed Lodge, J. A. McKibbin S. U. Mellott, MissLetitia Peck aud Miss Minnie Funk. Tho questions for discussiou were : How do you teach Physiol ogy both primary and advanc ed? Recitation, its object aud how conducted? How do you teach Geography iu all Grades? The questious were well dis cussed by the teachers, and was followed by both vocal and instru mental music. There was a large crowd and excellent order. Ad journed to meet at Emmaville Friday night, March 7. The sixth local institute of Ayr township was held at Jugtowu last Friday evening. W. II. Nel son was chosen presideut, and Stella M. Bard, secretary. Fourteen teachers were pres ent and all took au active part in tho disposing of tho program which had been ably arrauged by the teacher Miss Olive Gris singor. The program cousisted of the following questions and a number of well rendered recitations. 1. Conditions of liducational Progress. 2. . Of what does a practical ed ucation cousist? Do we teach what is most practical? !!. Formation of Habits. The order was good nud the house filled, but, for the occur ence of several things at, or near, Webster Mills, the attendance would have boon much larger. If the ice at the fording near the blacksmith shop had not frozen so high or if tho creek had froz en entirely over or-if M r. Patter son's sleigh had been stronger or tho front seat had been farther back from the bench of the run ners or, if a certain teacher aud Mr. Log lie had uot been so anx ious to get there early as to occu py the front seat in the sleigh, the boys might have been saved a. bath in .the .icy waters of tho creek aud the attendance at the iustitute might have beeu larger by, at least, four people, and the aforesaid sleigh saved from a to tal wreck. lirusli Creek. Sleighiug never was better in our valley than it has beeu (or the last two weeks. All that have sleighs are out enjoyiug themselves. Iu fact some of our youug 'peoplo were seen sleighing iu buggies. A crowd of Akersville's youug folks were eutertaiued at Gates Selling's last, Saturday uight. Mrs. Frank Hixsou continues iu poor health. That Beaver was seeu passiug northward through the valley last Saturday. It seems to follow the banks of the streams. Remark able that Brush Creek boasts of so mauy hunters and still this animal is allowed to live. Preparations are being made to repair the M. E. church at Akers ville in the near future. There is talk of a telephone liue being built through our valley. P. V. liartou visited friends across the mountain early in the week. Miss Grace Ilixson, who has spent some time in McCouuells burg, has returued home. Sled loads of our young people attend serves at Wesley every few uights. A very good revival meeting is in progress at that place. Fifty-six conversions aud three pouitenls yet seeking is the latest report. Quite a number of our young sports seem to have attractions beyond the Valley limits of late. Foil Sale. A full blooded Ilol stein bull calf, well marked, aud from line stock. Will leave with cow until 4 weeks old. Inquire or write to S. R. Fraker. Fort Littleton, Pa. Wells Tannery. Mrs. A. P. Baker spent last Sunday with her daughter Miss Lizzie iu Juniata College at Hunt ingdon. Mrs. Harry Spauglerand Miss Ada Spangler spent a few days last week with friends iu McCou nellsburg. Some people are real selfish. Mr. W. B. Stunkard's twelve children have all had measles lots of them and they didn't give a single measle to any other person in town. We aro glad to announce the fact that Miss Piuk Eye has left this community for parts uu kuown. Mr. and Mrs. Hartmau Truax Clear Ridge, visited G. W. Swopo aud E. G. Truax several days last week. Mrs. S. P. Wishart has an pr ange treee ou which are growing twenty oranges some of them, as yellow as gold. Z. P. Hortou received word from Pompton, N. J., that his son Howard was threatened with an attack of appendicitis. W. M. Clippinger.who has been employed in Pitcairn, has return ed home to his family. Mr. Lewis Harris and Miss Nora Griffith, teachers of No. 1 school, with the assistance of their pupils, held a Shadow and Cobweb Social, Valeutine even ing, and cleared $10.50 towards enlarging the school library. Mr. Elmer Shriner, teacher of Sherrr.au's Valley school, and his pupils, assisted by Miss Alice Wishart as orgauist, gave a de lightful entertainment in our Towu Hall Saturday eveniug. The house was filled to overflow ing, aud every person went away well pleased. The teacher do serves great credit for training his pupils so well. They will be iu Hopewell next Saturday even iug; and any one that did not hear them here, should not miss that opportunity. Proceeds for a school library. itluddcnsvillc. Did you get a valeutine? Tho weather still continues cold but those who do not mind the cold, have been making good uso of the fine sledding. We are glad to learn that the sick folks of this viciuity are im proving rapidly. Miss Delia Locke, of Locke's Valley, visited her friend Miss Bertha Locko last Sabbath. The meeting at Walnut Grove closed last Sunday night. Miss Brubaker, Miss Mayne uad T. Scott Hershey, were call ers at Calviu Linn's last Thurs day evening. Miss Carrie Charlton spent one day last week with her friend Miss Millie Huston of Clear Ridge. The young folks of this vicinity are coutemplating a skating parly fur next Monday evening, to tako place ou tho Aughwick near Mad deusville. Edmuud Evans has returned to Pitcairn, after speudiug a week visiting his father, C. W. Evans. Miss Lucy Utley, after spend ing several weeks with her moth er at this place, has returned to Saltillo. Her many friends are sorry to learn of her departure. The teachers of Springfield, Clay, aud Cromwell townships held an institute iu tho Walnut Grove church on Friday evening aud Saturday of last week. Co. Supt. Rudy, and J. G. Dell, of Huntingdon, eutertaiued the crowd Friday uight in a pleasing aud instructive maunor. Ou Sat urday tho teachers and patrons ably discussed some very import ant topics. The discussions were interspersed 'with a number of interesting recitatious and. songs. Those who did notxitteud missed a rare treat. Kidney complaint kills more people than any other disease This is duo to the disease boiug so insidious that it gets a good hold on tho system before it is recognized. Foley's Kidney Cure will prevent the developmout of fatal diseases if taken in time. All dealers. Whips Cove, The sleighing is fine; all seem to be making good use of the time. A very interesting and success ful revival meeting is in progress at the upper church. Rev. S. L. Baugher, James Troutman, and A. W. May are conducting the services. Last Thursday night about 8 o'clock tho meeting was brought to a close suddenly by the alarm being given that Nath an Mellott's house was on fire. People jumped into their sleds aud were soon on the scene, when they found tho out-kitchen and wood house were on fire, which were destroyed. The house es caped after getting a good roast ing, and through the efforts of the people there. Mr. Mellott had been sawing wood during the day with an engine. Miss Blanche Barton was visit ing in the Cove last week. A very interesting local insti tute was held at the Oak Grove school on Friday night, February 7th. Teachers present were Er nest Walters, John McKibbin, Chas. Lodge, Edward Lodge, Darley Hart, Anna Deshong, Le tetia Peck and Minnie Funk. They adjourned to meet at Em maville iu four weeks. ElTamy and Lily Layton have returned from Clearfield where they have been working for the last three months. Geo. Diehl has given up learn ing the carpenter trade for the present. A beautiful flag has floated over the upper school for the last few days. That is right, teach pa triotism, Darley. Plenty of ice. All have their ice-houses tilled. John Morgret is sawing lumber ou the farm of John A. Garland. James Layton has returned home from Johnstown. Miunie Mellott was visiting in Everett last week. Amui'Hiith. Quite a number of our young people are eujoying the snow. A merry party of sledders com posed of Mrs. Fisher, Mrs. Mc Kee, Misses Lettie WThitlield, Amy Hixson, and Nettie Mellott passed Tuesday evening very pleasantly with Mr. ShanksV Mr. George Mills and family were pleasant callers at Mr. Hix son 's on Monday evening. Our busy farmers are making good use of the snow by getting their logs to the mill. Miss Pearl Rice who has been on the sick list for the past three months is convalescent. Mr. Anthony Lynch and son Cecil made a business trip to the county seat on Friday. Mr. Ed Smith and family speut Wednesday evening with Mr. George Mills. Misses Jessie Rice, Minnie Spade, Delia Smith, Jessie Craw ford, Mr. Charley Rice, and Ed ward Clingerman were visitors at our school the past week. Miss Lettie Whitfield was the guestof Miss Amy Hixson Thurs day night. Mr. Mills and daughter Lydia, made a trip to Hancock on Satur day, where she is taking music lessous. A cattle buyer from Indiana county, passed through our midst aud purchased four head of tine cattle from Mr. J. C. Ilixson. Mr. Edward McKeo our pros- porous merchant was among friends in the Cove on Monday. ' There will be an entertainment and ice cream supper at Grange Hall near Buck Valley P. O. ou March 1. Benefits for a library. All are cordially invited to come, as a good time is anticipated. The institute at our school (Fairview) will bo held on Feb. 21, instead of 28, as stated in last week's News. Mr. John Crawford and wife spent Sunday with the family of Mr. Caruell. Miss Bertha Boor of Artemas, was the guest of Mrs. Fisher from Saturday until Sunday. 25 tags from "Honest John" plug and 8c will secure a hand some 75c knife free. Personals. Elliott Ray of Big Cove Taunery spent Monday in town. Miss Lois Caldwell was in Har risburp Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan P. Peck spent a few hours in town Mon day. George A. Winters of Thomp son called at the News office a few minutes Wednef day. D. S. Denisar and Henry Mil ler of Burnt Cabins, spent a few hours in town Wednesday. Miss Elizabeth Campbell of Hollidaysburg.is visiting her aunt Mrs. B. W. Peck of this place. Miss Emma Zimmerman of the Little Cove spent a few days last week with Rev. and Mrs. Wolf of this place. Mrs. H. E. Spangler of Wells Tannery and Miss Ada Spangler of Saltillo, spent a cuple of days last week with Mrs. Will Hoke. Lemuel McClain and B. A. Dea vor of Taylor township were among our profitable callers at the News office last Friday. Mr. George H. McCoy, of New Grenada, passed through this place last Saturday on his way to Chambersburg. Miss Ethel Hays, of Everett, came down last Friday for a few days stay with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W. Hays of this place. Abram G. Anderson and James W. Woodcock of Wells Valley spent Tuesday night with the family of O. B. Dunlap near this place. Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Foreman and their little daughters Day, Vera, and Fern, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Davis last Sunday. Miss Anna Shaffnor of Hunt ingdon county spent, a few days during the past week visiting her brother M. R. Shaffner, Esq., of this place. Mr. Corder W. Snyder was called home from Pittsburg last week on account of the death of his father, D. B. Snyder of Bel fast township. Mr. Jesse Daniels, the obliging clerk in J. K. Johnston store, has been spending a few days among friends in the lower part of the county. George and John Hixson of Brush Creek Valley spent a few hours at the county seat Monday, and dropped in long enough to entwine digits with ye editor. Mrs. Mary A. Kelly and Miss Daisy Wink of this place were vis iting Mrs. Kelly's mother Mrs. Susan Bishop in Thompson town ship last Sunday and Monday. Paul Lynch, accompanied by his son William Cecil, was in town last Saturday. Mr. Lynch is one of the jury commissioners, and assisted in drawing the jury for the March term. Messrs. Jess and Harvey Gris- singer, of Saltillo, spent last Fri day with relatives here and were accompanied home on Saturday by their grandmother Mrs. Mary Ott, and by their uncle Daniel Ott, who will spend some time visiting at Saltillo and Mount Union. Mr. David A. Kline of Frank lin county spent several days last week among his old time friends in Belfast township. Mr. Klino has rented a large farm below Greencastle of which he will take possession iu the spring and stock it and farm on his own ac count. Fort Littleton. Elmer and Ernest Fraker were in town Monday. Rev. McClosky id conducting a very successful revival in tho Methodist Episcopal church at this place. Ben Hastiugs is talking of ieut- iug the foundry of Mrs. Cromer. The young folks are making the most of the skating. . Harry Ha mil gave an oyster supper lust Saturday eveniug. Eruost Fraker has given up far ming aud expects to accept & job in the foundry.
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