C0Httf mm VOLUME 3. McCONNELLSKUUG, PA., AUGUST 28, 1902. NUMHER 50 Reminiscence:!) of AicConnclls bur by a Pittsburger. Editou News : I have greatly n.,invpd Editor Barron's articles on "Fifty years Ago in McCon nellsburg," and as I spent my boyhood iu the old village, I can not refrain from giving some o: recollections. Judging from the names of the nersous mentioned by Mr. liar vnn. ho deals with the generation immediately preceding mine, but his letters, have brought to my mind many incidents of my boy hood. As I have said, I was born an rnfirnd in McConnellsburg. The first school teacher I went to was Mrs. Sterrett ; the second was Mr. Andrew Irwin, and my third was Miss Eddy. I was one of the first scholars that sat in the brick school house that was built alongside of the Court llouse.'and I was greatly surpris ed to find it torn down on my vis it to McConnellsburg a year ago. Mrs. Sterrett, Andrew Irwin aud Miss Eddy were grand, good teachers. Many an hour I spent tinder their instruction ; happy, happy schoolboy days! Mrs. Sterrett and Mr. Andrew Irwin have gone to their long and hap py homes. ' Miss Eddy, I do not know anything about. I have not heard from her for years. Then, there was a singing school teach or in my boyhood days by the name of Allen. He taught sing ing in the Hall, opposite to where Thomas Greathead lived or the old Greathead homestead ; and, now, if we kids those days did r.nt make that old Hall ring, I would pot tell you! I want to tell you one of the songs we sang. It . went like this : "Pennsylvania, Hurrisburg; Delaware, Dover; Maryland, Anuapolis ; Virginia, Richmond" then came the cho rus: "Oh! Pennsylvania is the State That ranks with any num ber, It is the state that has been great, For iron, coal and lumber." And then continuing on New York, Albany ;New Jersey, Tren ton, &c. Perhaps it may not be out of place to name over some of the good citizens of McConnellsburg. There was Thomas Greathead, David Agnew, Elias Davidson, Da vid Fore, Anthony Shoemaker, David Shoemaker, Squire King, Jacob Stonor, Samuel Shimer, Jacob McDonald, old Johnny Cook, the hotel keeper, Henry Sheets, Michael Cook, James Dowues, George Downes, Samuel Irwin, Johnny MaCormick, Gid eon Prim, Charles Selsor, Sam uel Peightel, David Goldsmith, John Cunningham, John Spriggs (colored), John Bender (the old stage driver), Albert Hohmann, David Hughes (well versed in pol itics) Dr. Samuel Elliott Duflield (the man I was named after), J no. Smith (the old sale and auction t rier), John S. Robinson, George A. Smith (lawyers), and then comes the good old man, the Rev. N. G. White (the Presbyterian preacher), John Eitemillor, John Zook, Christian Boerner (the tail or), Isaac Divelbiss, David Dun lap, Conrad Orth (the butcher), William Hoke (the tanner) and rnuuy others that will take up too much time to mention now. Courad Orth was an eccentric old German, and we boys used to have a great deal of fun with him. I remember one time, iu particu lar, we boys gathered at his slaughter house near Daniel Mare's barn aud he drove a bul lock from the pen into the slaugh ter h6use to be slaughtered. This bullock was wild and it was with much difficulty that Mr. Orth got the animal into the slaughter house. But how to kill the vicious brute after he had it in, was the next question that confronted Mr. Orth. At length he opened the door just wide enough to adult the muzzle ofthe gun, and taking careful aim, tired. Instead of the animal dropping dead, he was only wounded severely enough to bocoine infuriated and-with a wild dash sprang at Mr. Orth crashing through the door. I need not toll you that there was a scatter m en t of the boys. The an imal ran all over town snorting aud bellowing with rage and pain and was accorded the right of way wherever he went; but at length was captured and the butchering went on. WhenCoon ey gathered himself up after the bull had run over him, he said, somewhat excitedly, "You Onry debbil." Well, I might as well quit ; bo cause if I should keep on spin ning my -recolloctions as they come up, you would have more copy than you would need this week. Elliott N. Peightel. Saluvia. Mr. a.id Mrs. W. R. Speer, were among the large number of excursionists to Atlantic City last Thursday. George Schooley and Harvey Strait, who are employed by the Western Union Telegraph com pany in the eastern part of this state, are spending a few days at their respective homes. Jacob Strait, of Uustontown, accompanied by his brother-in-law, of McKeesport, spent a day last week with Mr. Strait's sou, William A. Strait. Mrs. O. E. Hann, who has been seriously ill of typhoid fever the past two weeks is slightly im proved at this writing. Martin Kline, of Deshler, Ohio, spent a few days at the home of his brother-in-law, O. E. Hanu, last week. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Strait and son Lewis were visiting friends in .Taylor township the first of this week. Miss Jessie Wishart, an em ployee in the U. S. Pension office Pittsburg is spending part of her vacation with her parents, Dr. and Mrs. H. S. Wishart, at Harri- sonville. Misses Ella Mann, Lydia Mann and Mrs. Mae Bair, of this place, and Mrs. Vernou Skipper and Miss Sue Sullivan of Tyrone, are a party of young ladies camping at Crystal Springs' camp this week. George W. Hays, of McCon nellsburg, accompanied by his mother-in-law Mrs.ElizaMichaels of Everett, spent Friday night, with Mrs. Michael's sister Mrs. L. E. Harris. Mrs. Eliza Deshong, is serious ly ill at the home of her son L. I. Deshong, of Harrisonville. L. I. Deshong, who had been spending several weeks with friends in Johnstown, returned to his home last week. Frank Hockensmith has gone to McKeesport, where he has se cured employment. Miss Sarah Belle Ensley, is suffering from an attack of fever. George Sipes has improved his residence by having erected a commodious kitchen. Mrs. Fannie Akers is having a new dwelling house erected on her farm. O. E. Hann, was in Belfast township last week and succeed ed in booking an order for new furniture for two school housos, and supplies for the eusuing school term.- Dr. Teeter and Rev. Dr. Eve- land, of Chambcrsburg, passed through this place enroute to Crystal Springs camp, Saturday. Miss Laura Palmer, a student at the McKeesport Traiping school for uurses, is spending vacation at the home of her moth er Mrs. Hattie Palmer, of Harri sonville. While seated at tho dinner ta ble in the home of a fi iendat Cou ehohockoa, a suburb of Philadel phia, last Wednesday evening, Mrs. Kate Royer was stricken with paralysis aud died a few hours later. Mrs. Royer was a sister of Rev. Dr. W. W. Dal bey, of Philadelphia, aud an aunt of Dr. Dalbey and Mrs. George W. Reisner of this place. Mrs. Roy er visited here live years ago, and is remembered very kindly by those who had the pleasure of meeting her. She was aged about 60 years. Her funeral took place Monday. THE DEATH ANGEL. Persons Who Have Heen Sum moned to the Other World. M'CLAIN. At the age of 1 year, 1 month, and 10 days, Emery Repper, son of Mr. and Mrs. Emery W. Mc Claiu died last Sunday morning at the home of his parents uear Euid.in Wells Valley. Iuter ment was made at Wells Valley M. E. church on Monday afternoon, Rev. W. J. Scheaffer of Three Springs conducting the services. The sympathy of their many friends go out to the grief stricken pa rents in the loss of their little son. YEAKEL. In Thompson towuship on Mou day evening.August 25,1902,Mrs Jacob Yeakel died, aged about 50 years. While Mrs. Yeakel had not been in robust health for some time she had not been sick long and her death was a great shock to her friends. Mrs. Yeakel was a consistent member of tho Evan gelical Lutherau church aud her funeral was couducted on Wednes day by Rev. A. G. Wolf of MoCm nellsburg. Interment was made in the graveyard at Rehoboth church. ALEXANDER. Joseph Creath Alexander, a well known citizen of Wells Valley died at his home near Enid, Au gust 22, 1902, aged 58 years, 9 months, and 27 days. Interment at the Valley M. E. church Sun day morning, his pastor, Rev. Scheaffer, conducting the ser vices. Creath, as ho was familiarly know, was born, lived and died in Wells Valley. He was the owner of, aud operated, tho Woodcock grist mill for mauy years, aud on ly a few years ago, quit the mill and turned his attention to farm ing. He was a model citizen in offensive a kind father and neighbor. He leaves to mourn his loss.a wife and one child, Ben jamin R., who lived with his pa rents. Creath was a consistent member of the Valley M. E. church, leaviug full assurance that all was well with him, aud that ho was not only willing to de part this life, but was also ready. SHEFFIELD. On Monday evening a child of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Sheffield near Foi t Littleton died of chole ra infantum. Its ago was about 1 yes,r. Funeral took place Tues day and burial was made at the graveyard at Nazareth U. B. church at Knobs ville. Last Sunday another of Mr. Sheffield's children was bitten by a venomous snake, and for a time the child's life was despaired of. It seems out of danger now. SMITH. Mrs. Achsah Smith, wife of James Smith of McConnellsburg, died at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jared Pittman in Thompson township, August 19, 1902,aged 29 years, 6 months.aud 12 days. Tho deceased had boen in ill health for some time; and while she had the best medical skill and most careful. nursing, tho claim of death could not be overcome. She is survived by her husband, three children, father and mother three brothers and three sisters. She was buried at Union ceme tery on Thursday, Rev. Chambers conducting the funeral services. Wells Tannery. Harry E. Spangler has gone to Philadelphia to see his wife, who Is iu the M. E. hospital for treat ment. Hor many friends wish hor a spoody recovory. "Mrs. Harvey Wishart, accom panied by Dr. J. R. Hunter and wife, is visitiug friends in Cana da. Georgo A. Stuwart, who has been iu Pittsburg o ! business for several weeks, returned to his home Monday. J. Carltou Baker has been spending the summer in Pitts burg. Believing that the Smoky City was not good for him, as he had been feeling miserable for some time, he returned to the homo of his father A. F. Baker a few days ago aud since has been kept in doors from an attack of intermittent fever. Miss Emma llelsel of South Fork is visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. Al llelsel. May Hor ton of Huntingdon is visiting friends here. Many of our young people speut Sunday last at Crystal Springs Camp. We missed them at our church service. Thomas Worthing has purchas ed the property of Daniel War siug. , George Young and family at tended the picnic last Saturday at Lakemont Park, Blair county. There were no services in Pine Grove church Sunday morning due to the funeral of J. Creath Alexander. No. 1 and No. 4 schools are still without teachers. We hope to receive application very soou from good active teachers. Dr. Campbell, Arthur Cunning ham, James McDonough, Miss May Cunningham, and Miss Coul ter all of New G renada, attend ed preaching service iu the Pres byterian church Sunday after-noou. Teachers Fleeted. Superintendent Barton finish ed his first tour of teachers' ex aminations at Needmore last Fri day. Only fifty-four persons ap peared in the county for exami nation, and to fifty of them were certificates granted. Teachers elected since our re port last week aro as follows : Thompson. Centor.John Keo fer; Bald Eagle.U. Wishart Wink; Independence, Miss Letitia Peck; Board Yard, S. L. SimpsonjWest View, Miss Olive Zimmerman; Ditch Ruu, Benjamin Shives; and Oakdale, Austiu Peck. Bethel. Warfordsburg, D.C. Hart; Gordon's, Austiu Hill; Mt. Airy, Miss Minnie Funk; Frank lin Mills, Miss Bertha Golden; Black Oak, Charles Gartner; Mays Chapel, Harvey Sharpe.and Alpine, Wm. Wink. ' Union. Fairview, John Rhea; Zack's Ridge, Miss Lillian Hill; Ceuter, Elmer Heudershot; Har monia, J. Calvin Foster; Excelsior, Miss Elsie Bottenfield; Barnes Gap, Miss Myrtle Smith. Belfast Morton's Point. Levi P. Morton ; Philip Mor gret's, Miss Bessie Morton; Ja cob Lakes, Earl Morton ; Pleasant Grove, Miss Or pah Snider ; Ma-' pie Grove, Ungor Mellott ; Cedar Lane, Charles Garland ; Cross Roads, Miss Stella Bard ; Need more, Miss Cora Euuk, and Sipes Hill, Albert Mellott. New Grenada. Olive Grissinger of East Broad Top, spent a day with friends here. Mrs. John McKelvy, of Mount Union, had a summer outiug with frieuds in this section. Mrs. Wm. P. Wagoner is visit ing her daughter, Mrs. George Shafer. Mrs. Laura Gallaher, nee Wil- let, of Newton Hamilton, visited her mauy friends in Wells and New Greuada. Someof our boys spent Sunday at Crystal Springs Camp. Marion Edwards of Euid, and Nellie Cunningham of Chicago, were in our village on Wednes day. Isaac McClain's steam sawmill which he had on Broad Top, was destroyed by fire on Sunday. This is a heavy loss. Geo. W. Coulter, P. R. R. agent at Fifth Avouue, Pittsburg, his wife, daughters Maudo and Lot tie, and sou Paul,- are spending a week with friends in New Grona da. Gertrude Cohill of Philadelphia and Libbie Rhodes of Saxton, are visiting their many friends, stop-ping-with II. II. Brideustine's on Sunday. George C. Sipes and daughter Miss Pleasant, spout a few hours at McConnellsburg last Saturday, With Waller Through Samar. Russel S. Garland sou of George Nebraska Garland, form erly of this county, and a nephew of Mrs. P. P. Mann, of this place is spending a 30 days furlough with his parents at their home iu Washington, Pa. Russel is but 20 years of age but has been in the service six years and has in that time had a military exper ience such as few young men of his age have goue through. At the ago of 14 he enlisted at Washington City aud at the open ing of the Spanish-American war was among the first marines sent to the front. AtGuantanamo bay, Cuba, Garland was with the first United States troops to fight ou Cuban soil aud it was his com maud that raised, for the first time, the stais aud stripes on the island. In the latter part of April the command to which Garland be longed was sent to the Philippines He tells au interesting story of his experiences in the islands, covering over three years. He was with Maj. Waller iu his fa mous expedition across Samar island and gives a graphic de scription of tho journey. Tlie march was through a wild and un civilized territory and their path was continually beset by savages Several of the party never reach ed the end of the march. The command was greatly delayed on account of the rains and floods; rations grew short and the whole party was rescued only in time to save them from perishing. Young Garland left the Philip pines early last June and arrived in tho states in July. He was first sent to the navy yards at New York but was recently transfer ed to-Washington City. His term of service will expire next year and unless he changes his mind, the young man says ho will not re- enlist. Though he is well pleased with his experiences he says he would not care to go through the mill again. .Married. Moht Clevengek. At the M. E. parsonage in Hustontowu, August 21, by the Rev. J. R. Mel roy, Mr. Harry Mort of Clear Ridge to Miss Olive Cleveuger of Hustontowu. IIamil Polk. Ou Thursday, Aug., 21, at the residence of the bride's parents, iu Knobsville, Pa. by the Rev. A. D. McClosky, William M. IIamil, and Etta L. P. Jk, both of Knobsville, this county. (J KissiNGEu Little. At the residence of D. E. Little in this place on Tuesday evening, Aug. 19, 1902, by Rev. C. M. Smith, Mr. Wilbur Grissinger and Miss Lotti' E Little, both f this place. Clear Rldc. Mws Maude Fields, who has typhoid fever, is Uj along as well as cau be expected. Miss Marsrarette Tnrmack, is spending sometime at Wendvale. Mrs. Wm. Forman of Pitthurg also, Harvey and Charles Flem ing, Mrs Shearer of Waterloo, spent the past week with the fam ily of T. E. Fleming. Mrs. Jennie Grove, accompan ied by her daughter-in-law Mrs. Dr. Grove and three children, of Eureka, Kansas, who have spent the past few months here, are visiting the former's daughter, Mrs. James Deavor at Woodvalo. Jacob Carmack has secured employment at Fairplay. Irene Kerlin is spending some time with her sister Mrs. Bert Henry In the Cove. Mrs. Henry Fraker spent Sun day with Mrs. J. V. Carmack. Mrs. Wm. Henry is spending a few days with her sister Mrs. J. Steven's, at Ft. Littleton. Mrs. James Kerlin is seriously ill at this writing. Mr. Clark Newman, wife, and daughter Miss Orpha,, of Huston town, took dinnor with Daniel E. Fore on last Monday ; also, Mrs. Caleb Mellott of Ayr township and Mr, Noah Sipes of Licking Creek. " Game (or Thursday. The Greeucastle base ball team will play McConnellsburg at the Athletic Field on Thursday after noou, and will try to give the home boys a dose of the same kind of medicine they received a week ago. The Franklin county boys are a little sore over their defeat, and they promise to bring the strong est team that can be secured iu that county. McLauahau aud Lear, of Wolf team fame, will be the battery for the visitors, and Bowden and Thompson for the locals. Comp will also, play. This game gives promise of being the greatest contest ever seen here and will at tract a large crowd. Admission 10 and 15 cents. Laurel Ridge. John Gordon has about recov ered from a violent attack of ty phoid fever. John H. Peck is still on the sick list with not much hope of recov ery. Among those who attended the picnic near John Bain 's last Sat urday were Lula and Netta Lynch, Mrs. Sadie Hull, and Geo. and Tod Lyuch. Among those who attended the S. S. celebration last Saturday were Rachel, Mary, Alice and Flora Shives, Maude Gordon, B. F. Shives and son Raymond, Wil bert Mann, and Thomas Shaw and family. ' : 1 G. E. Clouser spent last week visiting in Bethel township, and iu West Va. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph B. Mel lott visited at Thomas Shives' Sunday. Mrs. Sadie Hull was the guest of Mrs. Lynch Saturday night and Sunday. Geo. Lynch worked part of last week for Robert Everts. Frank Shives Jr. was the guest of Jacob Clouser Sunday. Laiditi. James L. Cleveuger and John Speck and wife returned to Pitts burg last week after a visit of nearly two weeks with relatives and friends here. Frank Hoover of Shippensburg bought a lot of cattle from Hiram Laidig and Casper Brant last week. Some of our people attended campmeeting at Crystal Springs Saturday and Sunday. Albert King and family of Al toona came to-day (Monday) to spend a short time with Albert's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Abram King. Rev. Melroy preached a practi cal sermon at Fairview Sunday afternoon from Job 1:22. David Stevens has moved into the new building which has been temporarily built until a larger house is built. Back Kim. There was quite a reunion at Mr. William Ott's last Sun day. Those present were Mr. Wm. Bivens, mother, and sister Miss Carrie of Big Cove Tannery; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Truax of Meadowgrounds, and Mr. and Mrs. Dan Cleveuger and family of Spring House Valley. They had a very pleasant time and re turned home in the evening. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cutchall and family spent Sunday at Har risonville at the home of the for mer's mother. Mrs. James Wright who has been ill for quite a while is not improving much. Miss Clara Tritle 6pent Sunday with Miss Paylor. Mr, and Mrs. Wm. Clevenger spent Sunday with Mrs. Mary Ott and Miss. Anna Thomas. Charley, Harry, and Clarence Soville were looking over the Back Run playground. They say it needs some repairing. Daniel Ott spent from Friday until Monday with frieuds at Ev erett Geo, Paylor sings, "A Charge to Keep I Have. " It's a boy. Subscribe for the News, now. LOCAL AND PERSONAL. Brief Mention of Persons and Places You Knw. Mrs. Ruth Hagener, who had been spending several months in Philadelphia, returned to tho home of her daughter, Mrs. A. D. Dalbey in this place last week. Miss Ivy Lamaster of Markcs, Franklin county, who has been spending tho summer with her aunt, Miss Katie Fore, returned to her home last Saturday: Mr. and Mrs. W.H. McNeil and baby of Boone, Iowa, and Miss Mary Pittman of this place, spent last Wednesday very pleasantly with friends at Fol.tz. Mrs. N.I. Finiff returned homo from Chambersburg last Satur day accompanied by her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Philip Bietsch of that place. Annie Ott, of this place, who has been visiting at the home of her aunt aud uncle, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Cams, of Everett returned to her home on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wagner and son Lloyd of Markes, Frank lin county, spent Sunday night with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Abram Wagner. There will be preaching in St. Paul's Lutheran church in this place next Sunday morning and evening, and at the Tannery church at 2:30. Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Young and Mrs. S. R. Campbell all of Hoi-. lidaysburg are visiting their sis ter Mrs. B. W. Peck of this place and attending the Grangers Pic nic. Did you notice those thirteen dollar and ninety cent guns in J. K. Johnston's ad last week. That is just a joke. They are only throe dollars and ninety cents. Read the ad again. Miss Ada Seisor one of Mer cersburg's most efficient teach ers, accompanied by her friend Miss Elizabeth Grove, spent a few days during the past week with her uncle and aunt, John W. and Miss Annie Selsor of this place. Are you looking for the best Normal School ? If you are, write to the Principal of the Shippens burg Normal School, Shippens burg, Pa.', for a catalogue which will give you a full description of this great school. Ed. V. Mellott of Belfast town ship was in town Monday, the guest of T. J. Thompson. Before leaving town he bought a new two-horse wagon aud loaded on a ton of phosphate which he took with him to his farm. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Eitetnill er of Allegheny, Pa., Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Eitemiller and daugh ter Mary, of McKeesport, and Mrs. Katie Eitemiller of McCon nellsburg, spent Friday last with Abram Wagner's family nt Knobsville. Prof, and Mrs. Harry E. Gress left this place Tuesday morning to return to the Uniontown Sol diers' Orphans' School. Prof. Gresa is entering upon his second year's work as principal of that school, he having served one year ' before at Harford. Dr. W. F. Teeter," Rev. Dr. W. P. Eveland, and Mr. M. E. Swartz, allot Chambersburg, and G. Ed Dunlap of Shippensburg, formed a party who drove over to Crystal Springs Camp, spending last Friday night with friends in McConnellsburg. H. O. Wible one of Fulton's best teachers is employed with James S. Kirk & Co., soap people and has been traveling since lust spring. He now has headquarters at Altoona, and expects to spend the balance of the season work ing in western Pennsylvania, Ohio and Indiana. After spending several weeks very pleasantly at McConnells burg, Mr. Will Reisner left for his home in Lancaster on Wednes day. He was accompanit d home by his cousiu, Miss Minuio Reis ner, who will enter the state nor- mal school at Millersville as a student next week. i i
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