Atom VOLUME 4. McCONNELLSIiURG, PA.. FEBRUARY 26, 1903. NUMBER 24. met, en 3 LAST WEEK'S ELECTION. On Account of Hud Weuther A Very Light Vote. Tho following shows the vote cast in the several townships and in the borough for the different candidates at last week's elec tion : Ayr. Judge of election, C. M. Kay, it, 40, Wm. Bishop, D, 89; in spectors, G. Iloupt Glenn, it, 88, James Gordon, d, 90; supervisors James A. Alexander, D, 41, C. J Brewer, R, 24, John S. Harr, D, 90, Samuel Mellott, D, 100; school directors, W. C. Patterson, R, 42, R. M. Kendall, R, 40, Robert Mel lott, n, 38, George Humbert, D, 87, John H. Truax, d, 89, John Steng er, D, 90; justice of the peace, J. F. Johnston, It, 53, Geo. E. Clous er, D, 75, John J. Morton, D, 83; overseers of the poor, Sanner Ray, R, 41, John J. Gordon, D, 87; auditor, A. Warriston Johnston, R, 39, Conrad Glazier, Jr., D, 89; township clerk, W. M. Kendall, R, 40, James P. Keefer, D, 86; treas urer, W. P. Sappington, 98. Election officers:. Judge, Rob ert Gordon; inspectors, Thomas Shaw and W. A. Youse; clerks, U. G. Humbert, and J. B. Run yan. Belfast. Judge of election, W. H. Wink, r, 52, Wm. Lake, D, 55; inspectors, B. H. Mellott R, 40, John Bishop, D, 63; supervis ors, Scott Baumgardner, R, 53, Eli Hann, r, 47, Anderson Mellott D, 57, Harvey Snyder, d, 56; school directors, B. A. Truax, R, 64, O. T. Mellott, it, 66, John Hoi lenshead, R, 52, Wm. Bard, D, 42, H. K. Hill, d, 57, Allen Smith, D, 49; overseer of the poor, J. M. Deshong, it, 45, A. M. Garland, D, 63; auditor, L. P. Morton, R, 46, L. Garland, d, 61; township clerk Reuben S. Mellott, R, 45, J. T. Laley d, 64. Officers: Benjamin Garland, judge; A. C. Truax, and R. H. Mellott, inspectors; and S. L. Wiuk, J. P. Garland, clerks. Bethel. Judgeof election, Z. T. Bair, it, 46, John Mann, of P., D, 58; inspectors, J. P. Fisher, u, 45, Alfred Mellott, D, 58; super visors, J. J. Decker, it, 35, Ells worth Golden, R, 47, Geo. M. Gartner, d, 50, Amos Layton, D, 67; school directors, Joseph Fish er, R.35, J. A. Whitfield, r, 44, W. B. Ranck, r, 47, Oliver Hill.D, 50, Geo. W. Chesnut, D, 51, J. H. H. Lewis, d, 45; overseer of the poor, W. B. Troxel, it, 47, Jas. E. Mellott, D, 50; auditors, Sam uel Andrews, r, 49, Lewis Yonk er, d, 46; township clerk, Ed Pal mer, r, 50, Gilbert J. Mellott, D, 50. Officers: P. H. Kirk, Judge; Geo. W. Hess and Wesley Hill, in spectors, and W. E. Myers and S. M. Andrews, clerks. Brush Creek. Judge, J. M. Barton, it. 55, Silas Holly, d, 37; inspector, John N. Hixson, it, 59, W. U. Decker, d, 40; supervisors, M. J. Hixson, it, 55, James A. Diohl, r, 59, N. W. Mellott, D.-32, C. W. Lynch, D, 42; school direc tors, A. W. Duvall, it, 51, Mason Barton, it, 47, Geo. O. Lynch, D, 43, T. R. Starr, 43; overseer of the poor, E. D. Akors, R, 50, John S. Engle, D, 36; auditors, O. A. Barton, it, 53, C. C. Mellott, D, 40; clerk, S. E. Walters, R, 49, Carey Layton, d, 43; justice of the peace E. E Akers, r, 47, F. M. Lodge, 47. Officers: E. A. Hoopengard nor, judge; Albert Plessinger, C. W. Spade, inspectors, and F. P. Plessinger, and A. M. Hixson, clerks. Dublin. Henry McGowan, it, "3, Calvin Baker, d, 63, judge; nspoctors, John Baldwin, u, 73, Geo. Glunt, D, 60; supervisors, Carl Gallaher, it, 81, Scott Ram sey, it, 62. Dennis Hess, D, 75, John S Long. d. 46: school di rectors, S. L. Buckley, r, 65, Thomas Gillis, r, 45, John P. Ker lit), D. 76, Clifton Sipes, D, 78; jus- lice of the pence, L. K. Cline, n, pi; overseer of tho poor, Wm. Wilds, b, 70, Michael Wilt, it, 68, W. J. Grove, d, 59, A. V. Kelley, K 57; auditors, H. S, Charlton, it, j-1, uuarles Fields, D, 02; clerk, (OodUduimI on LMt Pe.) . MORE RAILROAD HEWS. The B. A O. to Give Fulton County Her First Rail road. We give the following. cliDDed from our exchange in reference to a railroad to pass through this a mt uouuiy. mere nave been so many rumors, and so much spec ulation in regard to railroad mat ters, that we take with a srood deal of allowance on anything we see in the papers about a railroad for this county. The following special dispatch rrom Pittsburg gives some inter esting details of the improve ment : "Tho proposed new line east to the old South Penn location on Sewu-kley Creek darts off from the Pittsburg & Connellsville at Dexter once named Saltsburg tunneling the huge river hill at that point. Once through this hill the line strikes Crooked Run, then another tunnel to a branch of Jacks Run. More tunneline follows, and the new route makes its way eastward to Sewicklev Creek at a point about midway between Irwin, on the Pennsvl vania and the present location of the Baltimore & Ohio. The part of the route here indicated em bodies much of the most expen sive construction, because, so far as railroad purposes are concern ed, it remains in its original con dition. Once the South Penn lo cation is reached east of Sewick- ley Creek conditions assume a more favorable aspect. "Of the South Penn tunnels. west to east and nine in number Laurel Hill, Quamahoning, Negro Mountain, Allegheny, Ravs Hill. Sideling Hiil, Tuscarora, Kitta tinny and Blue Mountain the latter three are not included in the short line to Hancock, Md., two-thirds of the excavations have been made. The total length of these tunnels is 37,889 feet, of which but 13,348 feet remain to be excavated. The fact that all of these tunnels are not included in the new project does not ma terially alter the ratios existing finished and unfinished work in cluded in the proposed road. "The total cost for graduation. masonry and bridging was $10,0- 90,792.81. Of this 41 per cent. has been completed. Of the 208 miles included in the South Penn line 22 per cent, has been brought to grade. The lapse of time be yond a doubt has put much of the construction in a bad condition, but still the way has been grand ly paved for a new line over the mountains. "Hancock by rail is now 205 miles distant. It is understood that the new survey, including the' line south from the South Penn location and running along west of Tonoloway Ridge, in Ful ton county, past the town of Han cock and over the Potomac river to the present Baltimore & Ohio location, is 76 miles less than via the present line. Distances east from Pittsburg via the Pennsyl vania and the Baltimore & Ohio would then compare as followjs : Pennsylvania railroad to Wash ington, 874 miles; Baltimore & Ohio railroad, to Washington, 266 miles. Pennsylvania raili oad, to Baltimore, 832 miles; Baltimore & Ohio (via old main line), 252 miles. Pennsylvania railroad, to Philadelphia, 353 miles; Balti more & Ohio railroad, (via Wash ington), 862 miles. Pennsylvania railroad, to New York (via Tren ton cut-off), 432 miles; Baltimore & Ohio railroad (via Wastngton), 457 miles. "It should be noted that the Baltimore & Ohid's "old main line,'' used for freight, is 15 miles shorter than the Washington route, but the through passen ger service operates via the Na tional Capital because it is a most important center of travel Giving a favorable view of the whole project is the fact that where the short time options are expiring the company Is closing the deals in order to clinch the matter. A recent instance of the Married. MUMMA KEEBAUGH. At the Cooper House in Una place on Tuesday, February 25, 1903, Rev, C. M. Smith of this place, united in marriage, Harvey N. Mummaof Pitcairn Pa., and Miss Annie Pearl Keebaugh of Dublin Mills. Brush Creek. The people are making good use of the snow. A. W. Duvall and W. H- Wil liams spent Friday in Everett 011 business. On account of the illness of the teacher, Mr. McKibbin, there was no school in the Akersville graded room Monday and Tues day. You look better John. A. W. Duvall and family spent Sunday afternoon at O. R. Du- vall's. J. N. Hixson and family spent Sunday evening at O. A. Bar ton's. Mr. O. R. Duvall is Improving slowly from a very sore leg. Miss Ada Hixson is improving slowly. Misses Gertrude, Ada and Ella Barton, Grace Smith, Flora Mills Rosie . and Essie Williams and Messers Claud Smith, Sebert Bartou and Alexander McKibbin spent Sunday afternoon visiting Miss Viola Hixson. The sawmills of Brush Creek are making good use of the tim ber. Locust Grove. Must of the people are making good use of the sledding. James McKee and H. B. Sharpe are hauling ice and preparing for Bummer. Job Winter has purchased a mule that mades its mile in 2 minutes. Mrs. Ella Boot and daughter Pearl, of Hancock, are visiting her brothers, D. S., and S. N. Garland. Wm. Garland, who has spent several weeks with friends of the Cove has returned to Tiffin, Ohio. Emory Diehl, who was called home on account of his mother's illness, has returned to Pitts burg. After a few days visiting with friends at Timber Kidge and Needmore, Mrs. Alice Sharpe and daughter Clara returned home Monday evening. Mrs. Denton Hoopengardner was visiting her daughter in Han cock, who expects to leave that place soon. Amos Mellott, teacher of Oak Grove, took the wrong road last Saturday evening and wandered a way up to the mountain. He ought to take a lantern dark nights. Mr. James Layton of Clear field was visiting Oak Grove school last Friday. He and his brother George expects to leave for Clearfield Tuesday. Anna B. Garland is the only scholar of Oak Grove school that has not missed a day. Rev. Johnston, of Virginia Drill preach 27th inst at Whips Cove church. Many novel features were pre sented at the valentine party given by Mr. and Mrs. J. Ed. Reisner last Friday evening, including u "heart hunt," a "word hunt" and 'partner hunt," says the Ship- pensburg Chronicle. The refresh ments carried out tho sentiments of the day, being heart-shaped as far as possible. The ice cream was served in the form of hearts pierced by an arrow and with a cupid attached. The guests had a royal good time. Mr. Reisner is a brother of J. O. and (1. W, Reisner. of this place. kind is the deals closed in the vi cinity of Hancock, reported at tho time to be for the purpose of blocking the Western Maryland. but which In reality were as much in connection with the forthcoming new line over the mountain as for any other pur pose." , AN AGED MOTHER GONE. Mrs. Catherine Fisher, Who LI v. ed Almost Ninety Years. On Saturday night at the Wash ington House occurred the death of one of our oldest residents, Mrs. Catharine Fisher, who lack ed but two months of being nine ty years of age. Her death was due to la grippe and occurred aft er less than a week's illness. Mrs. Fisher was one of eight daughters, who composed the family of William and Elizabeth Alexander Ready and was born in Wells Valley on the farm now owned by William Moseby in April 29 1813. March 6, 1834, she became the wife of Andrew Fisher whom she survived many years and by whom she became the mother of eight children, five of whom are living, namely, Jno. R., of Bed ford Pa., Mrs. S. B. Woollet and Winifred S., of McConnellsburg, and Mrs. Sarah E. Miller and Mrs. L. F. Skinner, of Kansas. Very early in life she became associated with the Presbyterian church, and was at the time of her death a member of Green Hill congregation to which she was closely attached, as was evi denced in her request, that her body find a last resting place in Green Hill cemetery beside the grave of her husband and that of her youngest daughter. Since her husband's death, Mrs. Fisher has lived with, and enjoyed the kiud indulgence and tender care of her daughter, Mrs S. B. Woollet of the Washington uouse. tier every wish was met on the part of her daughter to have her last years, the most enjoyable and peaceful ones of her life. Of the many excellent traits of character in the personality of Mrs. Fisher her love for her chil dren and grand children, and the lively interest she evinced in their work and welfare, stands out most prominently Even in the last hours of her life, her anxiety was for their future comfort. Her nature was most tenderly hu mane, and her hand was always opened to the poor in a large hearted generosity. In her heart a harbor was always open to the unfortunate the erring, and for those who have been termed by Him who was poorer than the "birds of the air," "the least of these" she was especially consid erate. To me who believes that to this aged mother, "death is only a transition" and with her "mortal ity, has put on immortality," it were inconsistent to grieve. Rather let us recognize in her removal the continued mercy of a kind and loving Father, who "giv eth his beloved sleep," and "who doeth all things well," Laldiu. Last Tuesday and Thursday on account of the snow, there was no mail through here. William Winter and family of Kearney, spent Sunday at D. R. Mumma's. S. H. Hockensmith accompanied them home and will drive team for Mr. Winter this week. Rev. Itfelroy preached a practi cal sermon from Luke 6:47, at Fairview Sunday forenoon, which ought tJ l ave been appreciated by those present. Hiram Clevenger is ailing with erysipelas and a bad cold. Ruth Lyon has sore throat, and two of A. R. Edward's youngest children are ailing with bad colds Nathan McClain, formerly of this township but now a conduct or a freight train between Cone maugh and Altoona, is visiting relatives in this township. At the Mercersburg academy tenth annual prize debate hold last Saturday evening, Parker R. Skinner, son of Captian Geo, W. Skinner, carried off the honors. Parker is a former McConnells burg high school boy, and his friends here extend congratula tions. "Keepa'goin," Todd. S n b t c 1 11 1 for the News. No Good. We seem to be doomed to dis appointments in securing the much needed change in our mail facilities. The petition was scut in as noticed a week or two -igo, the department advertised for bids, but when they opened them they found it would cost over $2, 100 a year more than by the pres ent arrangement, and Uncle Sam concluded he couldn't stand that; so he turned us down. When Hon. S. W. Kirk loft here for Harrisburg Mouduy he said he felt sure that the bill would pass making the minimum teachers' salary $35 a month. Mr. Kirk said he intended to fight the bill with might and main, but the odds are against mm. If the bill passes we shall give a full copy of it later. William Ward of Union town ship has accepted a position as farm hand on Ex-Sheriff Frank Mason '8 farm near town. Wil liam is a first rate yonng man and we welcome him to our commu nity. Mew Grenada. Benjamin Alexander of Enid, who has been working at Leech burg all winter, is home for a few days. Harvey Shafer, mine black smith at North Point, is spend ing Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Shafer. J. Howard Edwards, the cash grocer of Portage, was shaking hands with his friends here Sat urday. 'Tillie Winegardner who has been at Huntingdon during the winter, visited Mrs. Alice Mc Clain a few days. "Aunt" Rachel Bergstresser is on the sick list. ' The election is over, and, us usual, the Democrats won and are in consequence rejoicing. Three Springs lodge 1. O. .O.F. will visit Waterfall lodge at New Grenada in a body on next Satur day evening. Constable W. R. And3rson was in our town last Saturday serv ing notices of election to the suc cessful candidates of our town ship. The editor caused an item to read Horse Valley Co., which was intended for Hares Valley Co. We were informed that at the election on Tuesday at Roberts dale, including the eastern part of Carbon township and adjoin ing Wells, there were only 29 votes polled on account of the ex treme cold day; and, that, each vote cost the county of Hunting don one dollar and eleven and a fourth cents. Our neighbor H. Curtis McClain was elected to the office of inspector and tax col lector. More railroad news ; but as your scribe gave a discouraging report last week, perhaps the readers of the "News" wouldn't want to hear anything more. An other corps of engineers is now within two miles of our town on same route as the other. Some say they are levelers or graders; but if they pull the stakes out that the first ones set, and drive in somewhere else, it will be do ing something to cause surmise ings, excitement, among store box and nail keg gossips for an other week or more. The good brothers of P. O. S. of A. held a public banquet in their hall here last Saturday night, and, we must say, it' was a pleasurable occasion, bringing to gether the many in the communi ty in a social way. It was,at first, iutended for the P. O. S. of A. and families, but In the evening everybody was invited. Although the oysters did not arrive, there was 'abundance of other good things to satisfy all, chicken "swell-up" being the leading dish. Good order prevailed. All was peace and harmony. Such social gatherings are a help to any community. F. G. Mills de livered an address upon the order. DEATH RECORD. Those Who Have Been Summoned to the Other World. GRISSINGEIt. The grim reaper invaded the home of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel L. Grissinger of this place last Sat urday evening and removed from the family circle their son Daniel W., aged 13 years, 5 months, and 20 days. Dannie was a bright boy belov ed by his companions, and had been in school all winter up to within a short time before his death. It was only last week the family were brought to rea lize that the boy was the victim of perotinitis. The funeral occurred at the family residence at noon Monday; was conducted by their pastor, Rev. C. M. Smith, assisted by Revs. West, Wolf and Grove, and was attended by a large number of sympathizing relatives and friends. It has been less than two years since they lost a bright little son Clifford, who'died suddenly while playing ball on the street. Interment at Union cemetery. CHAKLES K. DAVIS. Charles K. Davis, a highly re spected citizen of Licking Creek township, died at Saluvia Monday evening, February 23, 1903, aged about 67 years. Mr. Davis was a son of William Davis, deceased, of Taylor town ship, and a brother of T. Frank and James of the same township. He was married to Mrs. Eliza beth Greenland, of Wells Valley, who died some four years ago. The following children survive, name ly: Annie, wife of George W. Sipes, Wells Valley; U. M., of Braddock, Pa.; Stella, wife of Brown C. Dawney, Philadelphia; Laura, wife of a Mr. Evans, in Indiana; Minnie, wife of William Quinte., Huntingdon, Pa.; Ger trude, wife of A. M. Ilix't;n. Ern maville, Pa. Clara, wife of John McDonald, died in Buffalo, N. Y., a year or two ago. Mr. Davis was a tanner by trade and followed his trade at Austin's tannery at Saluvia several years. He was an elder in the Green Hill Presbyterian church, was an active Odd Fellow for many years, and, altogether, an excellent citizen. During tho past year he has been postmaster at Saluvia, keeping a grocery store and boarding in the family of I. W . Schooley, where he died of pneumonia after being sick but one week. Interment at the cemetery at Green Hill Presbyterian church to-day (Wednesday), funeral ser vices conducted by his pastor, Rev. Dr. Win. A. West. MRS. MARIA STIGERS. Mrs. Maria Stigers, wife of Baltus Stigers, died Wednesday morning, February 19, 1903, at her home at Warfordsburg, aged 0 years. Her death was due to paralysis, her illness lasting about one week. She was highly esteemed by all who knew her. She was interred Saturday morn ing at the Tonoloway Baptist church, a large concourse of friends paying a last tribute to the dead. Deceased is survived by her husband Mr. Baltus Sti gers, daughter Mrs. Joseph Charlton, of Warfordsburg, sons Dr. P. Elwood Stigers, of Han cock, and Mr. William B. Stigers of Warfordsburg. Mrs. Stigers was a daughter of the late Philip Gordon of Beth el township, and a sister of Wm. P. Gordon, Esq., of Warfords burg. THOMAS. Two months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hunter Thomas of Ayr township died after a short illness on Tuesday of last week. Interment on Wednesday In this place. Capt L. II. Kuhn has returned to Hancock from a six weeks' stay at the Johns Hopkins hospital at Baltimore much improved. HU left lea:, which was injured by a bullet during the battle of Gettys burg, was amputated. . LOCAL AID PERSOIAL. Brief Mention of Persons and Places You Knew. Mr. Grant Baker was a caller at Daniel E. Fore's Sunday even ing. Miss Gertrude Finley a cousin of Mrs. Fleck is a guest at tho jail. J. W. Troxel of Thompson township spent Tuesday night at McConnellsburg. Misses Irene Pott, and Emma Mellott of Webster Mills, were shopping in town last Saturday. Farmers' local institute at Mc- Naugh ton's school house next Saturday afternoon at 1 o'clock John R. Fisher of the "Fisher House" Bedford, was here at tending the funeral of his mother. Pott Philips, a staunch Dem ocrat of Thompson township spent a few hours in town on Monday. Jacob Hess has purchased the Andrew Shives farminThomp. son township and will take pos session of it the first of April. Miss Jessie Shimer, of this place went to Shippensburg last Saturday to spend two or three weeks with her sister. Attention is directed to an advertisement elsewhere in this paper ot an excellent business opportunity at Saltillo, Pa. Mr. William B. Kennedy and family have changed their resi dence this week from the Great head house to Sharp Patterson ' stone house. Mrs. Elizabeth Hess of Thomp son township has moved to the home of her daughter, Mrs. Geo. F. Mellot of Webster Mills, whera she will make her future home. Mrs. John Gunnels and her sis ter, Miss Maggie Hamil, and Miss; Alice Welkerof Willow Hill,, teacher of the Knobsville school, spent Saturday with Miss Katiu S. Fore. Miss Mertie Kelso spent Sat urday, and Sunday with Miss Ivy Lamaster.wiiOhs spending tho winter with hrVandfatiheEv,, Daniel E Fore, Esq., of Tod town ship. Mr. John J. McDonald, James town, N. Y., likes the News so well that he sends a dollar for u to send the News to his friend Albert Dubbs, at Ransom, Kan sas. Rev. C. C. Jones will preach at Pleasant Grove Tuesday evening, March 3; Mays Chapel, Wednes day evening, March 4; and Cedar Grove, Thursday evening, March 5. Services begin at 7 o'clock. Rev. George H. Vilbert of Mass achusetts will be here on the 9th and 10th of March, and will dur ing the evenings of those days de liver two of his famous temper ance lectures. Further notice next week. George W. Morton of Belfast township, was in town last Thurs day. He has been spending tho winter at Riddlesburg pulling coke. George says It is not as chilly work as hauling ico, but there is good money in it David Fohner of Taylor, called at the News office a few minutes while In town last Saturday. Ho came in to meet his daughter Miss Dessa, who has been iu Franklin county for some time, and is going up to spend some time with her parents. Mr. W. L, Nace of this placo has purchased the merchant tail oring establishment of C. W. McDonald at Carlisle, and has taken possession. Mr. Nace is thoroughly familiar with the de tails of the business, and is in ev ery way deserving the confldencu and patronage of the Carlisle peo ple. . . The family of John Rhodes at Orbisonia has passed through deep affliction. As was announced through this paper two weeks ago, Mrs. Rhodes died, and near ly all the other members have bad typhoid fever. Mr. Rhodes is able to walk out again, and Rob ert Is able to sit up a few hours each day. 1
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