Item VOLUME 5. THE FARMERS' INSTITUTE Interesting Meetings la Buck Valley, Brush Creek and McConnellsburg. MANY PRACTICAL SUGGESTIONS On the Care and Feeding of Live Stock ; the Fertilization of Land, and the Beit Meth ods of Storing Food for Winter. I be institutes held in this county were, iu point of local in terest, enthusiasm, and practical results, the best that have ever been held. While space forbids anything like a detailed report of all the meetings, we have report ed the one at McConnellsburg more fully, as one of them is type of all. . 1 ho annual Farmers' Institute was held in the Court House on the above dates. Owing to sick uess none of the State institute instructors were able to be in at tendance at the first session. Ex cellent music was furnished throughout both evening ses sious. Mr. J. P. Johnston acted us temporary chairman in ab sence of K. M. Kendall, the local member of the State Board of Agriculture. Mr. James H. Ken dall occupied the first period with a paper which ably discuss ed the importance of the agricul tural interests of our commuui ty.and the relative position of the farmer. Prof. C. E. Barton next delivered an able address on the "School System of Pennsylva nia." He ably presented the de velopment of the system from the landing of the Swedes, through the successive periodic immigra tion thereafter of the Dutch.Qua kers, Scotch-Irish, and Germans. Up till the time of the Revolution fche muscular school teacher with his rod ruled with vigor and se venty; but from that time worn- ait's importance in the field of teaching has come to be recog nized more and more to the pres ent time. Through the efforts of Thaddeus Stevens the school law of Pennsylvania was firmly es tablished in 1831 in much its present form. Hon. D. II. Patterson occupied the last period with a paper enti tled ''Importance of Agricul ture." This paper received the most marked attention of the au dience, but for lack of space can not be reported here. FRIDAY AFTERNOON. Rev. J. V. Adams conducted the devotional exercises. The first period of the session was occupied by A. B. Lehman of Fahnsbure', Fa., on "Breed ing, Feeding and Profit of Hogs." The speaker being a practical hog raiser, insists on the value of feeding for strong, vigorous pa rentage. To this end a ration should be given of nitrogenous feeds, as oats, rye, millet and other foods raised on the farm. To secure hogs that stand up well on their feet that are good feeders, and that attend to their own business, it is well to raise hogs that are the product of a .good cross. As a result of a test which the speaker made, it was found that the best bred hog made the greatest gain per day; but that each cwt. of hogs cost him $3.13, and that he believed tint wiih the greatest number of crises the cost per cwt. was near ly $5.00. Iu regard to sanitation the speaker emphasized the ira-1 portance of cleanliness. As a preventive of cholera, as well as a cure, the following was given : ' 5 drops of 95 per cent carbolic acid to each cwt of hogs, to be fed nnce or twice a day in their food, by compulsion if necessa ry. A wash of a solution of car bolic acid and water applied to the troughs is recommended as a preventive. In answer to a query, it was said that a bulky feed, as clover pasture, ground oats, or rye mix ed with milk or water, as a a ra tiou, bhould be fed to young ani mals, and soaked whole grain to the older animals. AT. O. Patterson occupied the next period with a paper on position of a live animal is found BORN IN THOMPSON, Died is Ohio at the Advanced Age of 87 Years. The deceased will be remem bered by only our oldest citizens as Mary Kanable, daughter of Colonel John Kanable and his wife Catharine. Mary was born near Plum Run September 22, isio, and died in Clark county, Ohio, November 21, 1903, at the advanced age of 87 years and 2 months. At the age of 19 she went with her brother Enoch and family to Clark county, Ohio., where two years later she was married to Jacob Nave, and to them were born eleven children, ten of whom are now living. The husband and father died almost forty years ago. The deceased also leaves 85 grandchildren and 83 great grandchildren. Three sisters survive her: Mrs. Sarah Pitt- man of McConnellsburg; Fannie Friend of Nekoma, 111., and Ruth Householder of Chariton, Iowa. PIQEON COVE. Dec. 5 Thanksgiving is over, soon be Merry Christmas will here ! The la grippe has many vic tims in this place. Butchering is among the lead ing occupations at present O. C. Sbarpe spent Sunday af ternoon with Edward Batt. A hog belonging to Miss . Re becca Gordon weighed 437 lbs. G. C. Kirk spent last week with his sister, Mrs. Remsburg, at Hancock. Quite a crowd of our people at tended the Farmers' Institute at Warfordsburg. Mrs. Park Palmer and son Wil lard spent Saturday and Sunday with Mrs. Wo. Booth. Augustus Whitfield and family spent Thanksgiving with Mr. Whitfield's father in tbe Valley. Messrs. Lemuel and George Kirk were the guests of P. H. Kirk and family last Sunday eve ning. John Hendershot and wife of Big Cove spent a few days last week with his parents at this place. Mrs. George Meyers visited her daughter, Mrs. Howard Mel- ott, at Warfordsburg a few days ast week. to show a marked resemblance to an intelligent ration for a grow ing animal While corn is defi cient in protein, bran is very rich in the same material; therefore, a combination of these two feeds is more profitable than either fed alone. 'Crop Experiences on the Farm" Mr. S. F. Barber next spoke of the "Scientific Feeding of Live Stock. " An analysis of the com- FRIDAY EVENING. The query box occupied the first period. Many important questions were answered on ro tation, building, liming, fertiliz ers, etc. Mr. Barber, who is extensively engaged in dairying in Dauphin county, says he sows no. wheat, but prepares his grass land care fully and sows grass alone. His rule is to sow per acre : 6 quarts of red clover, 5 quarts of timo thy, 21 lbs. of Alsike clover, and 1 lb. of red top. Mr. Lehman next spoke of legumes for seed ing and fertility. Other crops must be substituted when clover fails, and cow peas were especial ly recommended. Mr. Barber next described the building and fitting of a silo. The silo a ha builds them Is made of 2x4 inch studding set on end and held rig id by half inch boards running around the inside from top to bottom, double lined within with tar paper to make air-tight This is filled with green corn, cut and packed Into the silo, ooysred up and left ready as succulent feed for the balance of the next year,: and longer if desired. After mora queries th Insti-, tute adjourned, with a vote of thanks to the instructors and musicians. ENROUTE TO SYRIA. Something of MgS Ruth West Trip, as Far at Marseille!. A DELIGHTFUL OCEAN VOYAGE. Interesting Description of Life on One of the Big Ocean Steamships. Her Stay In Paris. On the 22d of September, Miss Ruth West a grand-daughter of Rev. W. A. West D- D., pastor of the Presbyterian church of this place sailed from New York, on a journey of 8,000 miles to her uncle at Beirut, Syria. In compliance with a request that she would write a description of her trip for the News we have the following: To the music of the "Star Spangled Banner," the Steam ship Kaiser Wilhelm II. Nord deutscher Lloyd Line, sailed from Hoboken, N. Y., on Sept. 2d at 6:30 A. M. Everyone was up and with' eager faces scanning the length of the pier in search ol friends. The number was great er than might have been expect ed, considering the early hour. A good many faces looked sad for a little while after we left the pier, but the band continued to play lively music, and the day was so bright and joyous, that the faces cleared; and gloomy thoughts were either cast entire ly away, or reserved for use later on. Then, too, our attention was drawn to the writing of farewell notes which we sent off with the pilot to Sandy Hook. The sea was of au alraest glassy smoothness, and the temperature high until the evening of the 23d, when the sea beco me quite rough and we did considerable tossing. On the 24th there was a visible thinning out in the dining-saloon and by the evening of the 25th, there were comparatively few who did not feel to sad to show their faces. The vibration was all over like a horse-race by the 26th and we were on smooth wa ters again. At 8:80 P. M., a grand concert and entertainment was given in the dining-saloon in support of the Seamen's Benefit Institution of the North German Lloyd. The chairman of the committee was His Excellency, the Honorable George von L, Meyer, U. S. Am bassador to Rome. The music was furnished by the ship's band and the bright and shining lights of the music world who happen ed to be on board. Miss Good, a pirl of seventeen, who was on her way to Germany as a student, sang, everyone was charmed with her voice so full and clear, and so well trained for one so young. While mentioning the celebrities, perhaps you'd be interested to hear of one who was quite prominent during the voy age, especially on the decks dur ing the mornings and afternoons a chimpanzee of the Bos took company in Paris, introduced as 'Herr Consul." This creature of distinction accompanied by his valet a small colored boy who looked much like the chimpanzee, really almost convinced one of the correctness of the Darwinian Theory when looking at him; he and his trainer were traveling as second rate passengers, occupy ing a table all aloue in the second cabin saloon, where he ate with a knife and fork, etc. He had fifty two suits of clothes along, so sev eral times a day Consul appeared in differeut outfits of "glad rags." At tho concert, Herr Consul figured prominently in the inter val during which tho collection was being taken. Leaning back m his easy chair on the platform, ho smoked a cigar, apparently deriving much enjoyment from it At the end of the second half of the program, Mr. A. Jones was iotroduced, making quite a little opoech la behalf of the widows and orphans of tb sailors. Mr. Junes proved to be boos other than Booker T. Washington trav- Hug uuder the assumed name of J one. Captain Hosgemann gave (Ooailaw oa Mf '.) McCONNELLSBURG, PA.. DECEMBER y, 1903. SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVbNTION. The twenty-fourth anuual con- vention ol the Wells Township ...... District Sunday Bchool Associa lion convened in Bethel church, New Grenada, on Thanksgiviug day at 1 o'clock. P. M. The nresi dent Mr. J. G. Cunningham rr- Sldod. The devotional ror.a A ,1 u u ..... Bethel church, Rev. W. H. Dross ier. After severalshortaddressos by James Lockard and others, the first question for discussion was taken up: "Is the Sunday School In Wells District a Suc cess?" This 'question was dis cussed by Hon. S. P. Wishart and Thomas Ramsey. The second question "What are the Essential Needs of our Sabbath School ?" was not discussed owing to the absence of the principals. Importance of Bible study was then discussed by E. A. Horton, Miss Maude Baumgardner and others. Miss Baumgarduer has charge of the Primary Depart ment of the Presbyterian Sunday school at Wells Tannery, and is doing effective work there. Her address was a very excellent one; and the effective way in which she recited tho 23d Psalm, entire ly captivated her audience. Aft er the appointment of a commit tee on nomination of officers, tho convention adjourned until 7 o'clock P. M. EVENING. The evening session opened with a song service led by Jas. A. McDonough, Esq. Devotional exercises were conducted' by Hou. S. P. Wishart, The next question taken up was, "The Home, the Sunday School, and their Relation." This question was discussed by Wil liam Alloway, J. C. Foster, and others. "Sabbath Desecration" was then taken up, and some very telling speeches made. Rev. W. H. Dressier gave a very excellent talk on this subject. The committee on nomination of officers reported the following named persons as officers of the Association for the ensuing year: President, Hon. S. P. Wishart; secretary, E A. Horton, and treasurer, B. M. Stewart. It was then decided to hold the next convention at the Wells Valley M; E. church on the first Satur day of May 1904. At the close of the convention the Bethel Sab bath school held an electioa of officers which resulted as follows: Superintendent, Jas. A. McDon ough; Asst supt, Dr. R. B. Campbell; sec'y., L. L. Cunning ham; treasurer, George Shafer, and organist, Nettie McClain. As the time for adjournment was at hand, the president made a few closing remarks and the conven tion was adjourned with the ben edictiou by Rev. W. H. Dressier. The choir consisting of young ladies and gentlemen of New Grenada, furnished the music for the occasion. Both sessions of the convention were interesting and profitable; and we all felt that it was a day well spent, and that we had com plied with the request of the rulor of our Nation. Keith Harnett. Mr. F rank C. Keith and Miss Ada B. Harnett, both of Altooim, were married on November 2tf at 8 p. m., at the home of Mrs. C. (i. Gearhart, by ltov. J. K. Lloyd, pastor of the Chestnut Avenue Methodist church. After congrat ulations had been extended by the friends of the happy couple, re freshments were served. The bride wore a beautiful gown of white French muslin and carried a large bouquet of white chrysanthe mums. They received many beau tiful presents. The bride is a daughter of David Barnett, of Tough Creek Valley, and possesses all the qualificatiogs to make a happy home. The groom is a son of Wilson It, Keith, of Well's Valley, this county, and is employed in the Pennsylvania railroad bolt and stock room of the freight department in Altoona. Mr. and Mrs. Keitb will roside in their furnished home at 707 Sixth avenue, that city. THE COUNTY INSTITUTE. Thirty-seventh Annual Session Now in I Progress at the Court House, ' TEACHERS ALL PRESENT BUT ONE we,mer Flne. "" Large Audiences In At- nJance. Strong Corps ol Instructors. aod Tacher inl " Prt. m. , , o . 1 he rfth Annual Session f the vn, o T i . T . Pulton Couuty Teachers' Insti- tute convened at the Court House McCounellsbur. Dec. 7. 1903. at 130 P M ri .. o , ... v . ' V ? . vT k'jij, uuiuk fx-oincio i-resi- mo u"u,r- M"rJ I homus, B. U. Lainborsou and iioraceiu. unmtn were elected ..o pcniutvus, onuu ii. vv loie secretary. Too machinery of the Institute was put in motion by introducing M. li. Shaffuer, Esq., burgess of McConnellsburg, who made the address of welcome. im was ctitliusiasMcally roceiv- a auu responded to by Prof. IS. E. Kell, Burnt Cabins. Prof. I. D. Gresh, Milton, I'u., had charge of music with Miss Gertrude Sipes of town, ut the organ. Supt. Barton made a brief ;ul dross.outliningthe work of the In stitute and urced the teachers to faithful energetic work. The first roll call showed S3 ' present out of a possible 8j. Mr. i ' Frank Plesstnger, Brush Creek, and Miss Janet Strives, Thomp son, were absent, t lie latter of whom, however, came in during! the afternoon. Dr. Jos. F. Burton, Vice Pi-in- cipai or ino u- v. . a., school, Shippcusburg, li., was pres n aud took the first regular period, making some general remarks, getting in touch with the teach- ers. Prof. C. J. Potts, Ex-Supt, of Bedford county, made some pleas ing remarks by way of introduc tion. Dr. Lee Francis Lybarger, Mifflinburg, Pa., the lecturer of .i . . . , . wju evening, was introduced say ing he was jjlad to get back to Fulton county. At the close of the first session 84 teachers were present. MONDAY EVENING. Dr. Loo Francis Lybarger, the lecturer of the evening, was greet ed by a large audience, that gave him thoughtful attention during the hour and a half that he dis cussed the subject, "How to be Happy." In view of the fact that every one present felt the need of a prescription from that learned Doctor that would "reach the spot" in just such casos, it is a question, whether, after haviug heared him, there was not a large elemeut in his audieuco that had grave doubts about the correctness of his diagnosis, and of the efficacy of his prescription. TUESDAY MOKNINO. i The first teachers' topic. "Read-! iug," was opened by Prof. 11. M. j Griffith, principal of the Wells j Township High school. This talk I was interesting, instructive andl full of good points. Miss Elsio ! Greathoad coutiuuod the discus . . sion of reading, illustrating the I Vter 8peDdlDg a few weeks Word method. Miss G's success ! ",tlll, 'l parent9' Mr' and Wra as a primary teacher secured for ! U; "f eusmith, near Harrl her marked attention. Prof. T. ' 80UVlUo J- N- "ockensmith re Scott Hershy continued this dis- i t,Urned 10 Jo,in8town Thurs. cussion. saying much of the trou-1 ?ay: Uo wus accPanied home ble in arithmetic was caused by ! by hls brothur JamJS' who wUl tho pupil not being able to read "I7nd a Coupl of weeks ia the problem understanding. J,J'mstowa- Generally discussed by Prof. I Lamborson, E. E. Kelt, Lillian ! sound and pi actical full of good Fisher, E. B. Cliue a'ld others, j thoughts and suggestions. Prof. Potts occupied tho first J Only five persons who were regular period on tho suSj ,-t of Reaching in this county fifteen Psychology. Dr. Buriou spoke ; years ago, are in the work here on the Recitation, using the fol- this winter. They are Emory lowing outliuo: 1. Class an Or-1 Thomas, L. H, Wible, W.G. Wink game Unity. 2. Calling classes.1' Frank Diehl, and T. Scott Her 8. Doflnlte plans. 4 Alms: aJshey. . Awakon interest, b. Arouse Self It is a pleasure to look into the Activity, c. Develop will power. J f. ices of so IntoHi'eot a body of e. Tost preparations, f. Develop , young people a. compose the thought, g. Cultivutacxprntsiou. ' teachers of this county; and grat Dr. Lybarger closod th fore t Ifying to all concerned, that the noon's work on "Think it out." ed ucatlonal interests of this coun Road yourself fall, thou think ty aro In such a healthy condi yourself ompty. This talk was lion. hs deathwas sudden. Mar,in Lu,hcr Tice Died Shorty A,ter Datum!.. f-nm U...4I.. Returning from Hunting, Martin Luther Tice, a respect ed citizen of near Fannettsburg, died suddenly at his home on Thanksgiving Day. lie had been hunting nearly all day, returning home about 4 o'clock in the alter- i noon. He Imd not been long m ,i .... , ,, ithenouse until he fell over dead. a . , ... . . ! ye&r 2 m0U?9 "d H member HH'er i'atn valley i'res : by teriau chui ch. Great sympa i u'i' manifested for the bereav : family j -Mr-Tice was a native of this ! county, and was married several ; years ago to Miss Sadie Gastcr, . who survives. i I LOCUST 0R0VE. ; Owing to the dry weather there j is some corn standing in the fields , yet, and if the enterprising larm- ers don't get a hustle on, the crows will have a merry Christ j m as. j Abncr Mellott was threshing I his winter grain on Tuesday of llast week. This finishes the : threshing for this year in the Cove. Abner reports a fair yield. Denton G. Mellott aud family of this place moved to Hancock, Md., where lie is engaged haul ing saud. Amos Mellott was a pleasant cador at Heury Sharp's Saturday night. Amos what is the attruc- tion ? The farmers are preparing for the protracted meeting to begin Jerusalem Dec. 12th, by kill : ,u "ir iaiiea caivcs ana swine j aud a visitiug parties may ex Puc't sausage and veal. Those reported ou the sick list i aro rs- Juo- Carlsoo, Mr. Mor gan Winter, Mrs. Clel Diehl, Miss Belle Diehl and Mrs. Robert Diehl. Mr. Howard Garland returned from Ohio, where he has been employed for the past year or so, Miss Bertha Sharp has taken her sister's place as housekeeper for Abner Mellott. William Martin of this place is engaged in the strap making bus iness and is running quite a force at present. Success to you Wil liam. There was a surprise party at the homo of Mrs. Rachel Hart last Saturday. Those present were Dr. Swartzwelder, D. C. Liart and lady frieud, F. P. Pies singer and family, Miss Retta Uixson, Mrs. Albert Plessinger, aud Mrs. Geo. Mellott. All re- port a good old fashion time and hope tho future may be blessed with many such occasions. Daniel Gerehart who has been farming for C. T. Layton for the past season has moved to Squire Lay tons. D. C. Baker has returned to Woodsboro, Md. Mrs. Amos ink went to Johns to.wu wlier he expects to reside Wllh her brother for some time. Mr- rauk Plessinger,' our w,,rthy school teacher sings "A . ,-ge 10 kceP 1 tlAVe- It's a NUMBER 1 2 ! ABOUT PEOPLE YOU KNOW Snapshots at Their Movements, as They Come and Oo. NAMES OF VISITORS AND VISITED. Home for a Vacatloo, Away for an Outing, a Trip for Business or Pleasure, Voo'H Find It Right Here. Harry Seville of this placa spent several days last week tho guest of H. S. Daniels family near Harrisonville. Mr. and Mrs. Berte Hann ai d little daughter Marie of Saluvia, were the guesU of Mrs. L E. Harris Friday. Tho many frieudsof Mrs. Hugh Ewing will regret to learn that she has been confined to her bed for several weeks. Miss Mary Sloan, after an ex tended visit among relatives in the North and West has return ed to her home in this place. Miss Katherine Cook, who had been visiting friends in Gettys burg, returned to her home in this place last Wednesday. W. H. Shoemaker of Carlisle, representing a Philadelphia whole sale book and stationery house, spent Weduesday night in town. Miss Sadie Hann who had been spending three weeks with her mother and other friends at Sal uvia, returned to Chambersburf Friday. Miss Mary Trout returned Monday, after having had a very pleasant visit at the home of her brother, Dr. Nick, at Fair field, Pa., and with friends in Cham- bersburg. Mr. J. D. Briukley of Shire- manstown, Pa., in sending a dol lar to renew his subshription au other year. says. "1 can't eet along without the Fulton County News." Mr. D. C. Hart, a former prom- iuent teacher of this county, but now a student in a Uorolngical college In Philadelphia, is homo for the holidays, and is this week attending the institute. Mr. b I. Miller, who had been spending several months in Peo ria, Illinois, returned to this place a few days ago. Solomon stopped a week in Pittsburg with his brother James, aud a few days at Marklesburg with his brother Samuel. Mr. Miller thinks Illinois is a great state, and Peoria "the" citv. and o. pects to return there in March. A memorial service was held in the Rosedale opera house at Chambersburg last Sunday aft ernoon by the Benevolent and rotectlve Order of Elks m mem ory of J. S. Lehmnn and Alvln L. Sipes, members that died during the past year. There were pres ent from this place Mr. and Mrs. J. Nelson Sipes, Dr. and Mrs. A. D. Dalbey, Mr. aud Mrs. George B. Daniels, H. L. Sipes, George iexroth, Ed D. Shimer, and Hor ace N. Si ik's. Clarence Sipes, Mr. Clarence Sipes, sou of Kx- shoriff and Mrs. D. V. Sipes, died In Allegheny, Pa , at six o'clock last Sunday morning, aged 24 years, 2 months, and 2(5 days. His remains reached the home of his parents at noon yes terday, and tho funeral takes place at 10 o'clock to day, Inter ment in Union cemetery. Clarence learned tho art if printing in the office of the Ful ton Democrat in this place, en tering that office in February 1890. With the founding of the Fultou County News, he became foreman of the News office, and held that position until April 1, 1902, when he went to Altoona, and later to Allegheny, where ho was engaged in newspaper and job work. About ten days ao he was attacked with typhoid fe ver, and sank rapidly from the first No more faithful or honorable employe ever served an employer than he, aud bis aged parent have the sincerest sympathy of their many frieud in this sud den bereavement
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