VOLUME 4. McCONNKLLSHUKG, PA., DKCEMIJEU 18, 1902. NUM11EK 14. DAYID LEWIS. The Noted Highwayman and Counterfeiter. (Contluuetl from liwt week.) . After remaining in Bedford jail for someiime, and finding tho usage not such as should be given to prisoners in our condition," I determined to escape, and accord ingly put tho 'convicts and pris oners, who were confined with me, on a plan to got off, which succeeded to my full expectation. Wo let out all the prisoners that would go, excepting an ordinary fellow," that had robbed a poor widow, and who, I was determin ed, should be left behind to take care of the Jailer and his family, whom we had locked up in the' same apartment lately occupied by us. Connelly and myself proceeded along the mountain to Dublin Gap in Cumberland county, where we came across an old acquaintance, and remained there a few days, aud then wont to Petersburg in Adams couuty, where we pro cured some clothing and other necessaries, having left Bedford in a very destitute condition. After we had refreshed ourselves and recovered from our fatigue, we crossed over to the Conewago hills in York county, and haviug committed several petty robberies and depredations, we directed our course iuto East Peunsboro, one of the most popu lous and wealthy German settle ments in Cumberland cenjnty, with the view of robbing'some of tho rich farmers in that.neighbor hood,. . Hearing that Jones Roop was1 about to build a new mill, and hud gathered a good deal of mon ey for that purpose, we lurked about in tho vicinity for sometime bu-t could not meet with favorable opportunity to accomplish our end. We next visited Kreitzer's tav ern, and judging from the large ness of his bar, the size of his purse, we expected to be more fortunate with him thau we had beou at Hoop's, but we' were again disappointed. While iu his bar room, we heard some of the neighbors talk in the absence of Mr. Kreitzer of his not haviug one cent for every dollar in tha possession of Mr. Beshore, who was represented as having more ready money than all the rest of his neighbors put together. We immediately laid our plains for an attack on his house, and would certainly have succeeded, but for tho presence of mind aud bravery displayed by his wife who blew a horn to alarm the neighborhood displaying as much courage on the occassion as some men, and more resolution than any . other woman I ever met with. It was not long before a num ber of the neighbors came' to her assistance, and Connelly snatch ing uparille which stood in the house made off, while I, who for he first time in the last five years being intoxicated to excess, was taken prisoner, and after being well secured and fastened, some cowardly fellow came up and struck me in my defenceless con ditiou. I was then taken to Car lisle jail and put in a very strong room, out of which I saw but lit tie chance of escape, but to my great joy and satisfaction soou heard that the Sheriff of Bedford county jail had come down to de inand mo. I was the more pleased wilh the prospect of an exchange of prisons from the dislike I took to the jailor, who seemed to be a very surly fellow, and always lookod as if he begrudged the prisoners the common jail allow a''o. The Sheriff was not sue cossful in his application, but up on Alexauder, Mahon and William Iiamsay, Esqs., swearing that tho Carlisle jail was not sufficiently strong to hold me, I was ordered t bo taken to Chambersburg by Sheriff Kitnor, a thick headed . of a follow, whom I had re membered to have Been before, while following an occupation for V'liich he was much better fitted 'or than the one ho wns, fincnired in. in conducting me to Cham- lUontlcm.J on fourth puna) OYER AT THE MINES. Harry Henrv Writes from ix Mile Run. As it has been sometime since I saw many of my friends in Old Fulton, I will give my best wishes to all by a short sketch of my life hero. It is a little more than two years since I left Fulton aud came to Six Mile Run, Pa., which is a small borough of about 1000 in habitants and a very busy little town. There are 7 large stores, and several small ones. 8 large halls, 2 churches, 2 meat markets 2 hotels, resturauts, barber shops and every thing up-to-date. House rent is from $5 to $10 per month, and it is almost impossible to get one at any price. There have been at least 80 houses built this fall some of which are double; also, there were 2 school houses one 6-rooms and the other 4- room which cost, $10,000. These houses are brick cased. Teachers are paid from $40 to $00 a month and trouble getting them at that price. This is a mining town. Two years ago, there were ouly 9 mines in operation; now there are 20. Coal is scarce and high in price. The banks are worked night and day and are shipping daily fifty and sixty 00,000-lb., R. R. cars, the coal worth at least $2 a ton. Men who want to work will find no trouble in securing it here; and, in regard to wages, a man who has a go id room can easi ly make $4 to $0 in eight hours. Pay work runs from $1.76 to $2.- 75. Fulton county people are well represented here, there being many from Clear Ridge, Water fall and other places,, especially in the north end of the couuty. We have Hon. David Black as Mine Superintendent. He don't forget a Fulton county boy, when employment is sought. He and I are about the only Democrats here, so we have lots of work to do to keep our side moving. Farmers who have produce for sale can find good market here. Eggs are worth 25 cents; butter 25; pork 8c; corn 75c a bushel; hay, $17 to $20; potatoes, 60; ap ples, 65 to 75; rough lumber, $16; siding and flooring, $22 these are merchants' cash prices. This town is located on a branch of theH. & B. T. R. R., two miles east of Riddlesburg. Defiance is between this and Riddlesburg, and it is another lively town with- two hotels and two stores. Broadtop is in a prosperous condition and I hope may con tinue so to be. Town lots are selling from $50 to $150 apiece, and are well elevated. The above is only a few brief items, and my time is limited, so I cannot say any more this time, but wish you all a Merry Christ mas an -1 a Happy New Year. U. N. Henky, Brush Creek. Quite a storm of sleet and rain here the twelfth and thirteenth. The oyster supper at Crystal Springs last Saturday evening was well attended. A debate will be held at Akers ville on tho 19th. Everybody is invited." The Akersville Sunday school is preparing for a Christmas en tertainment. A. W. Duvall mado a. business trip to Whips Cove on the 15th. J. N. Hixson and family attend ed tho oyster supper, II. E. Akers has moved to Clear villo aud G. W. Conner has moved to his residence. J. L. Jackson is reported on the sick list. Miss LucrotiaR. Jackson who has been iu Bedford county has returned home. Some of our neighbors have been 6eeu sleighing in buggies since the snow. On account of the rain there was no practice at Akersville last j'riaay evening. Rev. O. H. Campbell, pastor of Akersville M. E. church has not been able to preach for two wooks. Soldier's Orphan. In a letter received a few days ago by Mrs. S. M. Cook from Prof. Thomas E. Wilson, princi pal of tho Soldiers' Orphans'! School at Chester Springs, Pa., j the following reference is made to an Ayr township boy wh.; en tered the school in October "Walter Cuff, I am pleased to say, enjoys good health and is happy and -contented. In his school work his teacher feels that he is making good progress, con sidering his limited advantages before enteriug our school." We are glad to have such a report of "Boss, and hope that up the hill of knowledge ho will "keep a-go-in'. " Need more. Nature has again clothed the earth with a robe of snow aud the merry jingle of sleigh bells again greet our ears. Miss Emma Pittman who is spending th" winn-r with 'A. Run- yan s lamity, mwhi. part of lust week visiting the in initios of Da vid Evans ut.d Samuel Hexs. The school at this pUue is pro gressing uicely uiiuc- the t in dent mnnagemi n f ourt ach er Miss Cora Funic. 'Squire Will Peck of Gem was seeu in our village one day last week. Rev. S. L. Bauglier have returned to their er an extended visit and wife home aft in other parts of the county. Miss Minnie Funk spent Sat urday aud Sunday at her home neiir this place. E. N. Akers of Sipes Mill was in this place one day last week. Mrs. JobMellottof this place is suffering from a light stroke of paralysis. Oliver Mellott expects to start to Pittsburg this week, where he has a position as street-car con ductor. Messrs. Ross aud Mavie Mel lott of Maryland are spending several weeks with relatives and friends in this vicinity. Listen for wedding bells soon ! Mr. W. Scott Palmer passed through here last Friday enroute to his place of business at Con nellsville. Wm. Carnell, J. C. Fisher and Charlie Gordon our champion hunters report for one day last week one very fine turkey, one pheasant, two quails and well we will not say how many rabbits for fear the truth of our state ment might bo taken in question. Mr. Silas Morgret hooked up to his sleigh last Sunday morning and struck out alone. Look out, girls. Silas has a number-one rig. Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Peck made a trip to Bedford county, last Sun day. The wonderfully heavy sleet we have had the last few days causes the trees and shrubbery in the light of the sun or moon, to j look like polished silver. Miss Clyde liess of Philadel phia, who is just recovering from an attack of fever, is hee hoping to faster regain her health in tho country. Their Tin Wedding. We acknowledge the receipt of an invitation to be present at the celebration of the tenth anniver sary of the wedding of Prof, aud Mrs. Oscar S. Johnston at their home in Pittsburg, Kansas, on tho evening of the 23rd inst. Thanks, Oscar, we should be delightod to Bpend that evening in your home ; but as tho walking is bad, and we are gotting a little rheumatic, we are compelled to forego the pleasaure. Wo extend our congratulations aud trust these happy occasions may bo re peated until you are permitted to celebrate your Diamond Wed ding. Presiding Elder Dr. E II. Yo cum will hold the fourth Quarter ly Conference in tho Hustoutowu M. E. church next baturauy ait ernoou at 8 o'clock, and will preach Saturday evening at 7 o' clock and on Sunday morniug at 10. SIXTY YEARS AGO. Gleanings From an Old Copy of "The liedford Gazette." When William Wink, of Belfast township called at the News oflice a few days ago to advance his subscription to the latter part of 1!)03, he handed us a copy of the Bedford Gazette published Sep tcmber 8, IS 1:5 - almost sixty years ago It is a small live column four page paper aud is a poor apology for the 9-column blanket sheet of the Bedford Gaz ette of the present day. It was printed and published at that time by Co). John Bowman for tho moderate sum of two dol lars a year, payable within lhe year, or two dollars aud fifty ceuts after the year expired. While a paper of that size would not cut much of a figure in mod ern newspaperdom, it, no doubt at that time wielded an influence that was felt throughout the en tire couuty, which thou embraced not only the present area of Bed ford couuty which is 100:1 square miles, but iucluded all of Fulton and part of Blair. One of the things thalstrjkes the newspaper man of to-day must forcibly is the difference in editorial language used now, compared with that of sixty years ago. It would soein that lhe printers bills in those good old days were called into question much as they, sometimes are at the present The political party who did not get the public priuting tried to make the impression that Col Bowman was robbing the public, and this is the way the Colonel relieved himself in an editorial in the old paper we have before us : "For the last five or six months the Bedford Coons have been wil fully, wickedly, and maliciously circulating a report that the edi tor of this paper charged the State an 'UNPRECEDENTED sum for printing the State Treas urer's Report' that 'he has plun dered the Commonwealth out of several hundred dollars more for doing this work than would have been charged by a COON,' itc. &c. &c. Now mark how a plain tale will put those infamous LI ARS down ! The Treasurer's Report for 1841 was printed by H. MONT GOMERY, the mau who printed the LOG CABIN RIFLE in 1M40 ! It made 444 pages, for which this 'san:o log cabin riflo coon' charged tho Commonwealth $."00 for the PRINTING ALONE! Tho Report printed by us in 18 12 makes 695 pages, a difference of 151 pages. for which we charged $670.50, being precisely at the SAME KATE charged by this Log Cabiu Reform Printer, which any man will find to be tho fact by making the calculation for himself. . The difference in the pages is what makes the differ ence in the price, and no one but a FOOL or a VILLAIN would say that the printing of a book con taining 5J5 pages ought not to cost more than the printiug of one containing ouly 444 pages ! ! In addition to this, there is no de cent man who will compare the two works that will not say that there ought to be a difference of $100 in our favor in consequence of the very handsome manner in which the Report of 1842 is exe cuted over that of 1841, yet we only charged at the rate estab lished by tho Log Cabiu Reform ers of 1H40 ! Messrs. Hickock & Cantine's bill for folding and stitching, aud $8 charged for printing 600 haudsoino covers, makes tho whole work amount to $718 and 50 ceuts hence it will bo seen that the degraded scamps who are sot forward as tho load ers of tho co:n party in Bedford are a united band of LIARS that are a disgrace and a reproach to tho community. Whilst, howev er, these infamous liars are at tempting to impose the falsehood above alluded to upon their read ers, tho public records show that tho coon printers iu Bed ford have charged the tax payers $50 more than the editor of tho Gazetto for printiug the ono item of Receipts and Expenditures, and the soft creature who is now made to fa ther tho silly productions of a nest of half-lledgod GOSL1N' pet tifoggers, had $5 stricken from a bill which he preseutod to the Commissioners for a chock a short time since, it being that amount more than wo had charg ed the county for doing the SAME WORK! These COONS are great cattle to TALK about (OouMuiiud on I .nut 1'iiKO.) Fleets Officers. At a mooting of Tuscarora Council, Nv. 1212, Royal Arca num, at McConnellsburg, tho fol lowing officers were elected Mon day evening : Regent, George W. Reisuer; vice rcgeut, W. S. Dick- sou; secretary, B. W. Peck; col lector, Dr. A. D. Dal bey; treasur er, A. U. Nace; chaplain, Henry A. Couierer; guide, Johu Comer- er ; warden, John A. Irwin ; sen try, S. 13. Wcollett; trustee, W.F. Stout-agio; representative to Graud Council, B. W. Peck. The Royal Arcanum is -one of tho strongest Fraternal Orders in America, and has a member ship now of a quarter of a million men its membership having in creased about 50,000 during the past year. More than six millions and a half of dollars have been paid out in death benefits during the past year, and its financial condition is such that makes it one of the sa fest and cheapest life insurance organizations in the world. If you are 25 years of age, about a dollar a month is all it will cost you to carry a thousand dollars life iusurauce. If younger it will cost you less; if older a trifle more. Don't delay. If you wait until you are older, it will cost you more; or, perhaps, some disease may develop that would prevent your getting in the Arcanum or in any other insurance organiza tion. New Grenada. Harvey Shafer who has been home for a few days suffering with pleurisy is able to be out again. Nettie McClain who has beep in Altoona for sometime, retui n ed home recently. Mrs. Hettie Gracy spent Sun day with her daughter, Ida. On account of bad weather, the oyster supper of the P. O. S. of A., was a failure, so far as visit ing members were concerned not ono being present. The homo boys got away with the oysters, just the same. Rev. W. J. Shaffer has closed a series of meetings at Ziou. William Bergstresser was for tunate enough, recently, to kill two nice red foxes in one day. Moody Stewart and Thos. Sipes of Wells Tannery were calliug on friends here last Sunday even ing. Dr. Campbell is preparing to erect an office building at Rob ertsdale. We have not been in formed as to whether it will be largo enough to hold two birds or not. II. O. Wible, of Knobsville is teaching the uuexpired term of No. 4 school, mado vacant recent ly, by tho resignation of Stella Bard. Lewis Rinard, a French girl at Robertsdale, died on Saturday night of dipthoria, ago about 20 years. She was to have been married on Christmas had her wedding outfit all made. Christmas entertainments are cut out this year at Bethel and Ziou. Samuel Alloway aud Irwin Cri der visited Charles Alloway at Three Springs on Sunday. Allie Cutchall and wife were iu New Grenada on Suuday, making use of tho good sleighing. Wm. Fritchey is on the sick list. l.aidig. David Stevens is quite ill again. Rov. Mefroy will begin pro tracted meeting at Fairview Mon day eveuiug. Le Roy Cook has gone to Pleas ant Ridge to spend the winter with his grandmother. Joseph Price was called to Mt. Union on Saturday to attend the funeral of his brother. S. D. Stevens of Chambers burg, spent Saturday with his parents at Laidig. The trees aud other vegetation covered with snow and ice, pre sented a truly beautiful appear ance on Sunday as they sparkled in the sunlight, beautiful be yond the work of art. CONRAD LONG DEAD. Fell on Ice, and Fractured Mis Skull. Conrad Long who had his home with Ins sister, Mrs. Uarbara Houpt at Webster Mills died Monday forenoon and was buried iu tho Reformed graveyard at McConnellsburg, Wednesday. Although about 70 years of age Mr. Long had been iu his usual health, aud about nine o'clock started to walk out through the gate that opened from the yard. A few minutes later some school children passing on their way to school found him lying at the gate in an unconscious condition. Dr. Sappington was at once called, and Mr. Long carried into the house. . When the Doctor came, he administered some stimulants aud Mr. Long sat up, and seem ed to bo reviving, when a relapse took place and in a few minutes Mr. Long was dead. An exami nation showed a fracture at the base of the brain back of his head which was in all probability pro duced by his falling owing to the icy condition of the walk. Mr. Long was never married, and is survived by his sister Mrs Uouptand MissLavinia, who at the time of her brother's death was visiting friends in McCon nellsburg. The deceased was a member of the Reformed church, and an in offensive citizen. Moral Reform Meeting. The Moral Reform Association of McConnellsburg met accord ing to adjournment December 15, 1902, at 7 o'clock p. m. in the Presbyterian church. At the re quest of the president, because of iudisposition, the vice president conducted the meeting. After short devotional exercise, the minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. On motion a committee consisting of Geo. W Hays, S. M. Robinson, and Chas Eitemiller was appointed to pro cure from tho files of the Clerk of the Court, copies of all applica tions for license to sell liquors within the borough of McCon nellsburg for the coming year, to gother with the certificates of pe titioners and bondsmen accompa nying the same, and present them at the next meeting of the Asso ciation. Also a committee con sisting of Rev. A. G. Wolf.Thom as F. Sloan, and A. U. Nace was appointed to prepare remon strances against one or all of the applications for licenso.have them properly signed and placed on file according to the requirements of the court. There being no re port from the executive commit tee on program for next meeting, it was agreed to invite M. R, Shaffner, Esq., to address the Association at its next meeting on "The Statutory Law and How to Enforce It Against Profanity." According to the prearranged program Rev. J. L. Grove pre sented an address on "Our Obli gation to Remedy the Evils of In temperance." That part of the program embracing an address by Rov. A. G. Wolf ou "What At titude Should We Take Toward Intemperance in Order to be Sus tained by the Bible?" was carried over and made part of the pro gram for the next meeting. On motion the meeting ad journed to, meet December 29 11)02, at 7 p. m. in tho Reformed church, if this be agreeable. The meeting was closed with praise and prayer. Skcketauy. Mm. George S. Green. Mrs. George S. Green, ouly Bister of our townsman Samuel Glass, died in Philadelphia last Sunday, and was brought ou Monday evening to the home of her mother, Mrs. Corwell in Chambersburg, from whose resi dence the funeral took place Tues day. Mrs. Green had been ill for a few weeks and her mother was at her bedside when the end came. She was 42 years old and had been married but a few years. She was born near Fort Loudon, but raised principally in Cham bersburg. LOCAL AND PERSONAL. Brief Mention of Persons and Daces You Know. Mr. Bennett HTrnax of Bel fast township, called at the News office a few minutes the other day. James G. Patterson of West minster College, New Wilming ton, Pa, is spending his holiday vacation here. Miss Mariraret Foreman of Pennington, N. J., is visiting friends here. She expects to re turn to Pennington after the hol idays. Miss Mary McCloskv returned to her home in this place Mondnv after having made a somewhat extended visit among friends up the estate. Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Clevencror of West Dublin spent Wednesday at McConnellsburg. Dr. and Mrs. H.S. Wishart. aft er a residence of thirty-six years at Harrisonville, moved to McCon nellsburg last week. We welcome them to our town and hope the may find their new home pleas ant. Lost. A gold watch chain with a four-leaf clover charm, some where on the streets of McCon nellsburg. A liberal reward if re turned to this office. Presiding Elder Yocum will hold Quarterly Conference in tho M. E. church in this place Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock, and will preach in the same church Fri day evening and Sunday evening. Clarence Shimer and Charley Kelley, of McConnellsburg, spent Tuesday in Everett with the form er's sister, Mrs. Lloyd Doyle. They left Wednesday for Bolivar where they have secured employ mentEverett Press. Our friend Archie W. Johnston of Ayr township, came in early Monday morning and gave us the cash to advance his subscription to the News to Sept. 21, 11)04. Mr. Johnston felt that the print er should have a little money for Christmas, even if he had to pay ahead into the next century. Thanks. Burnt Cabins. T.' M. Cisney and Ed Welch have returned to Woodvale, after spending a few days with , their families. : . Mrs. McKabe of Ohio, is visit ing Samuel Bowman's family. Miss Margaret Reese is suffer ing with a sore finger, bitten, not by a mad dog, but by a good na tured young man at Miss Mary Welch's social, playing sheep. Mrs. John Spitzer and her mother, Mrs. Jones, have return ed to their home in Cleveland, O., after having spent some time with friends in this vicinity. Mrs Jones is in her 81st year. Mrs. Elizabeth Cowan has re turned to her homeatStrasburg, Franklin county, after visiting her daughter, Mrs. John North. Mrs. Jacob Crouse and daugh ter Blanche, left last Tuesday for -Cleveland, Ohio, to visit .Mrs. Crouse's brother, Henry Bender. Saw in last week's paper that Nicholas Meteler killed a hog that weighed six hundred pounds. The weight might have been a few pounds more or less, for Nick didn't weigh the hog. Married, at the home of tho bride, by Presiding Elder Amos S. Baldwin, Mr. Harry Cowan of Decorum, and Miss Lizzie Trex-' lor of Shade Gap. Rotz Nelson. At the home of the bride's pa rents, Mr. and Mrs. John S. Nel son iu Tod township at six o'clock last evening by Rev. J. L. Grove were united in marriage Miss Ar rie Nelson and Mr. .Philip Rotz, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Rotz of tho same township in tho pres ence of a large number of rela tives and friends of tho contract ing parties. The happy couple left this morning for an extcud iug wedding trip up the State. Subscribe for the News.
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