1 Brick for sale at Morton'a yard. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Harp of Pert Littleton spnt last Friday in town. "A Watch free forlonml 85 tups for "Honest John" Plug. Mr. and Mrs. Ed par Criswell . of l'ittsburp spent a few days in town last week. John M. Winter aud his son-in-law, John C. Douglass, both of Thompson, spent a few hours in town last Saturday. "Did you ever chew a better piece- of Tobacco than "Honest John" Plug? Even the tags are good. Miss May Sheets of Philadel phia is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Sheets of this place. "IJeckerman's "Star Coffee" has a tablespoon free in each pack and it is better eotTee than other packagecoffeoaud costs no more. " Miss Mary Demick of this place left last week to accept a position in the Soldiers' Orphans' School at Jumonville, Pa "It's made from the best Burloy Leaf grown. What ? Why "Hon est John" Plug and you get pres ents for the tags." Miss Hester Stevens who has been in Johnstown for some time returned Monday evening to the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Stevens, in this place. Mrs. Geo. A. Stewart of Wells Valley, spent a few days during the past week in the home of Mrs. Rebecca Alexander of this place. Charley and Frank Spade of Emmaville spent last Friday night at McCounellsburg. The boys were pleasant callers at the News ofticc. Mr. and Mrs. John Bard of Pleasant Ridge spent a few days during the past week with Mrs. Bard's pareuts, Mr. and Mrs. Heury Deshong of this place. Miss Sara Sipes of Allegheny, Pa., is sending her annual sum mer vacation with her pareuts, Mr. and Mrs. D. V. Sipes of this place. Prof, and Mrs. II. E. Cress of Jumonville, Pa., are spending a few weeks with relatives here. , Harry is the efficient principal of the Soldiers' Orphans' school at that place. Air. U. G. Humbert another of Pulton county's best teachers who made mouey enough teach ing to retire to private life, was a very agreeable caller at the News office Monday. Mrs. D. S. Brown returned to her home in Hagerstown on Tues day. She had been over a couple of weeks on account of the illness and death of her brother William Ashwell. Mayor W.D. Myers of Hancock accompanied by his sou and daughter Russell and Bessie drove up to this place Sunday and remained until Monday the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W. Hays. Dr. West, pastor of the Presby terian church at this place, is tak ing his annual summer vacation. He expects to spend much of it with his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Jennings at Harrisburg. For real comfort go into Will Dickson's drug store and get a glass of his superb soda water invigorating as a June shower, refreshing as a May breeze.gentle as April sunshine, and cold as a March blizzard. Mr. and Mrs. David Rotz, and Mr. and Mr. Stanley Snyder, all of McConnellsburg, were wel come guests at the pleasant home of Mr. and Mrs. John Booth, in the Dispatch building several days the past week. Orbisonia Dispatch. Mrs.Dolly Younker and daugh ter Miss Frances left Wednesday for their home in Darke county Ohio, after a pleasant visit of live weeks with Mrs. Younker 's broth er, Mr. John M. Winter, and oth er friends in the lower end of the county. ...... The annual teachers' institute of this county will be held at Mc-Coiy-llsburg, beginning Monday November 10. The Huntingdon county institute will be held the saina week as ours, the Franklin county institute the week follow ing, aud Bedford, Dec. 15. As Senator A lexandor went to Meyersdale Monday to attend the senatorial couferencehe was ac companied to Everett by Mrs. Al exander and their daughter, Ma ria Dickson, who expect to remain there und at Bedford several days. . On Friday afternoon a severe storm in which was mnch hail, passed over Tod township, caus ing considerable damage. Near the residence of Mrs. Matilda Jfelman stood a largo willow tree to which a dog was tied. The lightning struck the tree and kitlod the dog. Foley's Kidney Cure will cure all diseases arisiug from disor dered kidneys or bladder. Philip Morgart of Rainsburg, Bedford county was recently ar rested on the charge of killing deer out of season. He pleaded guilty and was tlued 100. Earl Rollins and Waller Rcighard have also been charged with violating tho game law, but have not yet been arrested. Many persons in this commu nity are suffering from kidney complaint who could avoid fatal results by using Foley's Kidney Cure. Curd of Thanks. Mr. and Mrs. John Stenger de sire in this way to express their gratitude to their many kind friends aud neighbors who in so many ways have shown their sympathy in the dark hours of bereavement through which they have been called to pass. Hack Run. The sound of the thresher can now be hoard. Miss Georgiana Pittman of Thompson township is spending some time with her sister, Mrs. G. W. Paylor. Mr. ahd Mrs. Jacob Hess of Thompson spent last Saturday with Mrs. Hess's sister, Mrs. Paylor. , The noise of the huckleberry pickers greet our ears these days and the berries are reported plentiful. Mrs. J. W. Soudcrs and little daughter spent last Saturday j night and Sunday with Mrs. Sou dcrs 's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Paylor. Mr. and Mrs. Hunter Thomas spent last Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Paylor. It Needs u Tonic. There are times when your liv er needs atonic. Don't give purga tives that gripe aud weakcu. De Witt's Little Early Risers expel all poison from the system and act as tonic to tho liver. W. Scott 531 Highland ave., Milton, Pa., says ; "I have carried DeWitt's Little Early Risers with me for several years and would not be without them." Small and easy to take. Purely vegetable. They never gripe or distress. Druggist W. A. Alexander of Everett, drove down to McCon nellsburg last Thursday and met his wife and two sons George and William, who were returning from a visit to friends m Chambers- burg. The family remained here with Mr. Alexander's mother un til Friday afternoon, when they returned to their home in Ever ett. Shatters All Records. Twice in a hospital, F. A. Gul ledge, Verbena, Ala., paid a vast sum to doctors to cure a severe case of piles, causing 24 tumors. When all failed, Bucklen's Arni ca Salve soon cured him. Sub Sues Inflam mation, conquers Aches, kills Pains. Best salve in the world. 25c at W. S. Dick son's drug store. Notice. The undersigned committee ap pointed to make arrangements for the soldiers' reunion to be held on their grounds near J. W, Hoop's in Licking Creek town ship, on September 5, 1902, will receive bids for tho following privileges. 1. Confections, watermelons, cantaloupes, bananas, cheese, cakes, candies, peanuts, tobacco, and cigars. 2. Ice cream and lemonade. 3. Pop. 4. Milkshake. t 5. General lunch. 6. Feed stand. Bids will be received up until August 15th. All bids to be sent to the secretary at Harrisonvillo. Tho successful bidders will be notified as soon as the bids are opened. No stands other than the ones mentioned will bo allow ed within ono mile of the grounds. J. W. Hoop, pres. II S. Wishaut, sec. U. 8. Daniei.8, treas. Buck Valley July, fit. Johnson Hender shott is seriously ill at this wri ting. . John Slalilo is improving his premises by having a well drilUd. Chas. Giengor, Harris Hill, and Burhman Stable made a flying trip to Needmoro one day last week. They each report a pair of tired legs and a pleasant trip. Wo are sorry to note that Jas. Shank who was employed in Mon esseu, Pa., has returned home with a fractured foot. Every night our stores are full of railroads ; but all are yet invis ible. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Schot rompf were tho guests of Mrs. Sallie Stahlo last Sundav. Oulck relief for Asthma Sufferers Foley's Honey and Tar affords immediate relief to asthma suf ferers in tho worst stages and if taken in time will effect a cure. T. J. Thompson, mention of whose illuess was made in the News sometime ago, improves slowly. He is reduced very much in flesh, and suffers extremeweak ness of the whole system. His being nursed back to health and strength requires time, but he expects to bo able to sit in a chair before long. He greatly appre ciates the kindness of ueighbors and friends throughout the coun ty ; also letters of sympathy and encouragement from ministers aud others abroad, who read the "News." Foley's KiUncy Cure Will cure Bright's Disease. Will cure Diabetes. Will cure Stone in Bladder. Will cure Kidney and Bladder Diseases. Daniel P. Deshong, Esq., of Pleasant Ridge was in town last Thursday. The Squire is ono of tho survivors of Company H., 153 Regiment Pennsylvania Infantry. His company was commanded by Captain Thomas Sipes, James T. Conuelly and John R. Fisher be ing first aud second lieutenants respectively. They went to the front in the fall of '02 and return ed last of August '03. Just Look At Her. Whence came that sprightly step, faultless skin, rich, rosy complexion, smiling face. She looks good, feels good. Here's her secret. She uses Dr. King's New Life Pills. Result, all or gans active, digestion good, no k,l.,I ..1 ....!, iicuuavuus, no uiutuce lor oiues. Try them yourself. Only 25c at Somebody klled a 25-pound turkey for Joseph Truax of Bel fast township. It was one of a pair of valuable turkeys that his son Martin had brought from Franklin county. It is bad enough to shoot wild turkeys out of season, but to prowl around the premises of another and shoot tame turkeys shows a baseness of character most deplorable. A Necessary Precaution. Don't neglect a cold. Itis worse than unpleasant. It is dangerous. By using One Minute Cough Cure you can cure it at once. Allays inflammation, clears the head, soothes and strengthens the mu cous membrane. Cures coughs, croup, throat and lung troubles. Absolutely safe. Acts immediate ly. Children like it. N. B. Hanks, Esn.. of Emma ville, a few days ago, killed a rat tlesnake that measured four feet and a half in length, and sported twenty rattles. The Squire had the reptile carefully skinned and intends having the hide tanned. What ho will do with it after it is tanned is merely a matter of spec ulation. It might be used as a hatband, or as a belt for some shirtwaist dudo, or a summer lap spread for some youngster who may want to take his girl out buggy-riding. The Everett Republican says that the veuerable 'Squire Samu el Staily, of RayVHill, recently rounded out his 7&th year as a harvest hand. During all this time he has never missed putting in some time in tho harvest field, cradling and binding grain. Mr. Staily passed his Doth birthday this year before doing tho har vesting. He is still hale and hearty for a man of his years and takes pleasure in telling of his work as a harvest hand for so many years. Orphans' Court Sale -- - - or -.- - - Valuaule Heal Instate. ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 19021 lly virtue of an cinlc of thn OrphanV Court of Kiilton couut.v, tho iinuprtiknit'd trustee will onnr ul public nule. ou tue premises on above niuneil iVi'o. the following dcNCrllKid rel en lute: A tract of furro lund altuato In Itrush Creek township, Fulton county. Penna., ad joining luudu of Ueoreo Lynch. Johua lliir fua'xheirH, Kliuiheth McKlbbtn. Amos Illx )on and other, containing ONE HUNDRED ACRES more or leiw, about CO aoreN cleared and culti vated: balance in Kood OAK and I'INK. timber. The improvement lire a good two Mtory Inn aud frame dwel lux. hunk barn and other build ing. Hood wuter very convenient Senool house on ono cud of laoo. Church and post onice within onciiuartor of a mile. An ex cellent gra farm Splendid chance for a good homo TKItMS : Ten per cent, on day of aln: one hair Including the ten per oent. atoonfcrumtlon? balntice in oueycar, with tnteret, SALE AT i O'CLOCK, P. M. J. C. Htxow Trustee. Sale Register. Weduesday, August 20, Mrs. Margaretta Hamil will sell at her rcsidenco at Kuobsville, valuable household and kitchen furniture Sale to begiu at 10 o'clock, 10 mouths credit on all sums over $3.00 Saturday, August 9 A. W, Johnston, Jr., having rented his farm, will sell at his residence, in Ayr township, 4 miles south of McConnellsburg, his farming im plemeuts, horses, cattle, hogs, &o, Sale to begin at U o'clock a. m. Lost. On Saturday evening August 2, between McCounellsburg and Kuobsville.a gentleman's silk urn brella. The full value of the um brella will bo paid for its return to this office. For Sale. l.V) ucres of valuable land, situated mile west of Dublin Mills, 35 acres cleared, balance in good timber, estl mated to be 40,(100 white ouk, :t",000 yellow pine, 20,000 white pine, .")0 tons rock-oak bark, mostly smooth land. For further particulars call on or ad dress Scott Holincikk, Waterfall, Pa. STOKE TOR SALE. Cash Trade Established Eleven years in Groceries, Confections, Tobaccoes, and Notions. Good trade ; will show books as evidence. Fresh stock. Prefer teaching and must sell. Call ou W. A. Culler, Mercersburg, Pa. ; T,,ild Low Katu E"-s' L Cave, Via., C. V. and N. & W. Ry. R. R. The popular excursions to Lu ray have proven so attractive and have been so well patronized, that the Cumberland Valley Railroad Company has arranged for a third one, to be run on Tuesday August 12th, 1902. Tho train arrange ments will be the same as for former excursions, leaving Mer cersburg at 8:00 A. M., arriving at Luray at 12.00 noon. Return ing leave Luray at 5:30 P. M. Tickets will be sold at the same low rate of 2.50, including ad mission to the Caverns, from all stations on main line between Harrisburg and Hagerstown, and from the South Penn Branch. Laurel Ridge. Harry Clouser and Joseph Sow ers spent Saturday night and Sunday visiting their cousin, G. E. Clouser. Our champion marksman, Ray mond Shives, during last week, shot a large hoot owl.and a chick eu hawk that measured Ji ft.fr om tip to tip. On Saturday, accom- Eanied by his father, he went to icking Creek and caught thirty large fish. Among tho number were three very large bass. John Gordon jr. has taken an other relapse of typhoid fever. William Biveus,accompanied by Netta Lynch spent Saturday and Sunday visiting Miss Lynch 's sis ter, Mrs. McCoy at Cumberland. John H. Peck is on the sick list at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Da'las Lynch. Master Breathed, son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Pittrnan.is very i'l at present. Among those who attended Sal vation camp Sunday wore, B. F. Shivos and daughter Flora, son Raymond, Mary Shives, Daisy Shaw, Wilbort Mann, George Lynch and G. E. Clouser. Mrs. Chick Mellott visited her sick brother on Sunday. The Sunday school at this placo is making preparations for a celebration. " MILLINERY GOODS '- nt reduced rates at MllS. Li. M. GUESS'S new Millinery Store i Diagonally opposite Cooper House. McUoNNm.ixurHu, Pa WyVAWyWVVVvVWWW McConnellsburg BAKERY D. E. LlTTLK, PHOPIUKTOK. Fresh Bread, Rolls, Cakes, Doughnuts, and Pretzels on hand all tho time. Freo Delivery in town on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thurs days, and Saturdays. For Parties, Weddings, &c we are prepared ou a couple of days notice to furnish all kinds of cakes &e. Your Patronage Solicited. D. E. LITTLE. 1JAKER & MARTIN, Undertakers, Locust Grove, Pa. Fine Funeral Car, Latest Designs in Caskets and Burial Cases. Wo are prepared to ke charge of funerals on short notice aud furnish just what you want. Satisfaction Guaranteed and Prices Reasonable. Placo of business near John Plessinger's store. YOU NEED ABUGGY HOW DOES THIS STRIKE YOU? A Bran New Falling Top Buggy with Full Leather Trimming, Spring Cushiou and Back, Thousand Mile t Axle, A Grade Wheels, Pat- T .. f Clmft rii..., ,i ly Finished throughout for ONLY $50. Largo Stock to select from. I am also handling Hand- made Buggies and Wagons, t W. R. Evans, Hustontown, Pa. T.J.WIENER, Hancock, Md. JULY REDUCTION SALE. Ready-to-WearWash Fabrics Lot of Crash Skirts reduced from $1.00 to 79c. Lot of Crash Skirts reduced from 39c. to 25c. Beautiful Printed Lawns, best Values, yard, .04c. Stylish Printed Batiste best Values, yard, ,07c. Latest Effects, Linen color Chambray; Colored Dots "Beauties." All High priced goods, 12 l-2c. per yard. India Linen, Pique, Black and White Figured Lawns. Embroideries, Laces, Insertings MILLINERY! Ladies and Childrens White and Black Straw Hats at COST FIowers.Feathers, Silks.Rib bons, Chiffons, Veiling.GIoves, Corsets, Hosiery, Braids, But tons, &c. PRICES WORTH LOOKING AT. Wo are informed that Oeorgo A. Cotnerer has sold his cream ery at Webster Mills to Leonard Iiivons. This plant has beon in operation a little over three years and is an excellent investment. Edward V, Mellott and daugh ter Mary of Belfast township, were guests of T. J. Thompson and family last Saturday. M Good Straw Hots at 10 and 20c thc2n and 50 cent-kind. Children's Suits a few left, were $1.00 to $2.00, now GOc. and $1.00. This is excellent clothing, but we have too much. We have a lot of TROUSERS at 75ct $1.00, and $1.25- hardly half price for this quality. A line of 50c Overalls for 40, nO cent Shirts, with Collars, for 2nc. Men and Roy's Clothing, also, reduced. NOW IS YOUR TIME. II a ii NAr.F k, nw o oocoooooooo i m i W HEN A LADY GETS e generally finds a 8 a new mattress, springs or r i opij lllllt) Hill IS. I 8 GOOD MATTRESSES are here in stock from 3.50 to $15.00 and to order up to $80.00. The very cheap kind, that only servo to look at and worry you awhile, you can pet else where. BED SPRINGS, $2.00 to $12.00. PILLOWS, f.Oc to $2.00 ) The same remarks apply as to mattresses. A NEAT CLEAN IRON BED often replaces an old wood- O en one to great advantage. Makes tho room brighter and J looks cooler ou a hot day or NEW ORIENTAL STRIPE ayaru uouoio wnun; maife attractive curtains and cover ings. A COUCH SPREAD in same goods, 50 by 108 inches. ,11 fringe all around, at $1.50 is GoCarts and Third new lot this season. H. SIERER & CO., FURNITURE MAKERS. g On Queen Street, Chamberslnirg g KALBACH & SPANGLER, Knobs ville, Pa., Manufacturers of ALL KINDS Of ROUGH and WORKED LUMBER. FLOORING, SIDING, 4c. always on hands. Frame Stuff furnished to order with promptness. Mills ono mile north of Knobsville. A number of persons met at the Big Spring graveyard Monday, and did much to improve tho ap pearance of that old burying ground. The placo should not be neglected, for within its sacred limits repose the remains of an cestral representatives of nearly all the families In the Cove. A committee composed of A.C. Lau- ver, D. IL Patterson, John Car- baugh, Isaac Hull and J. S. Nol- sou has been named who are au thorized to receive contributions for the purpose of puttiug a new ice around the graveyard, straightening up tho stones, and otherwise puttiug and keeping tho place in order. No one who has friends lying there should hesitate togive something besides thanks to those who have taken up this matter. Thoso from a distance who may wish to send money may son d it to the Chair man, Mr. A. C. Lauver," whose postoftice address is Big Cove Taunery, Pa., aud tho m juoy will oo properly applied. Foley's Kidney Cure mae mianeya ana oiaaaer right i i ft. I ) : i 1 : !! tr,- Mi .i ' R I I ( I -1 .( i ( t ' Afc A M A A JfJi.Jl4. s oooooooooooooc vxr V READY TO CLEAN HOUSE bed or two that ouht to have pillows. - O o night. TAPESTRIES at Ii0e and 7."c ) .. .. o o o o 0 6 pretty aud cheap. Baby Coaches. Iluve you a nice baby ? o 0 V LOAD OR Special. Bargains Wo will close. o.ut bolow cost Ladies Ready Made Crash Dress Skirts at 25c, Sailors.Ready Trimmed 25c. Walking Hats.Trimmed 25c. Ladies Dress Hats, 50c. Ladies Sun Hats, 25c. Children's. Caps, 10c. Laces G iuches wide, 5c. Now is the time for Bar gainsfrom July Kith to tho 20th. Come and see if you cau't get the best bargains at our store you ever saw or heard of. MRS. A. F. LITTLE. S. P. METZLSR Dfaler In ... . Pianos ....... Organs . 1 buggies Good marketable stock i taken in exchange. ttrgfWhen hi need of my- V' thing in our hue write for particulars to . . . , S. P. METZLER, f Burnt Cabins, Pa , S. M, Robinson, representing i the R. G. Chase Nursery Com pany of Geneva, N. Y., on Tuck-1: day of last week sold to Mr. Dan- '. iel Knauff of Ayr township 2,000 , appla trees. Of, this number 150 ) are to he of the York Imperial va riety. It will require 40 acres to plant this orchard. n a n n nn o a lvi Vnm mot hMna aalv. in th. world.
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