Did you jet a watch In tVl'
Med ford C
1 n , 'xii imIIdk to t.oM Ion piiti . nninuiing
Tin- cftu-joncy of thAwhoots in ttitiVtiXX!'
Lickiu Creek aud lii-lfust towu-: V"" Wtl'r fSS
ship Ugreallv impeded thin wiu-, ohA7.drfM theo.ner
ter 0:1 account of the prevalence daniki. gilbert.
of njoasla, scarlet fever and diph-: 0( "rt"" i,hin" 10 ,,,e pmiHi inquire
theria. 1 w. n. nv.i.son,
1 MoConnellsqurK, Pa.
Wasn't tin present you got iu j 11
Fort HediWd Coffee a nice one? DUBLIN MILLS.
William II. Sweet, tho coal op-1 . M,M has n,,t reached our
orator of Dudley, has brought ' vicinity yet
uifc against the Pennsylvauia Kd Hiack is 1,,,me from the
Kailroad Company, asking for j mines on account of a very sore
1 "0.000 damages for alleged dis- i foot
crimination iu coal froight. The j JaniR8 Lamberson of Huston
period covered is from 103 to ; town spent Saturday in town on
Iji.xj. '. business.
Foley' Il,uey and Tar is best ! . Bla? an,l. wiff 8pe,,lt a day
t,. ,i ., . ' lust week visiting friends near
cut ns 1 no ht00?,ncon1'- 1 Fort Littleton,
cout; ins no opiates and cures! r, v
quickly. Careful mothers keen ! C- ven, our inciustnous,
Careful mothers keep I
at iu me house.
This is a good time' to sub
scribe for the 1 uiroN County
Nkws. Only a dollar a year iu ad
vance. Mrs. J. W. Martin, of Berkley
Springs, whose husband was kill
ed in the DuquesneLimited wreck
"ii December L'3 last, has settled
with the Baltimore and Ohio Kail
road for :),800. At the timo of
his death Mr. Martin was insured
for jM.ooo.
With mighty good coffee and
valuable presents free in each
pack, you will tind Fort Bedlord
(J.nTeo cheaper by far than oth
ers, even if you do pay a cent a
ound more for it than other cof
fee. Mr. J. E. Mellott and son Cil
bert of near Franklin Mills, were
pleasant callers at this office last
Wednesday evening. Gilbert i
the hustling miller at the Darnels
iii ill, and says he had a big buck
m heat season, having ground over
700i 1 bushels.
Foley's Honey and Tar cures
in .- cough caused by attack of la
grippe. It heals the lungs.
Miss Middleton, the blind girl
wh lost an arm in the wreck on
the Cumberland Valley railroad
011 New Year's day, is able to be
out of the hospital. It is said that
the railroad company has agreed
to pay her fifty dollars a month
during the remainder of her na
tural life.
Kidney complaint kills' more
people than any other disease.
This is due to the disease being so
insidious that it gets a good hold
on the s.ystom bel'oreitisrecoguiz
ed. Foley's Kidney Cure will pre
vent the development of the fatal
dimuso if taken in time.
l OkT LITTLLTON.
Tjuto a number of our folks are
looking sad on account of the
snow leaving so soon.
Hon. S. L. Buckley, who has
been spending a portion of this
winter visiting in the West lias
returned home again, looking like
the climate out there agreed with
him.
Mrs. David Fraker, Sr., who
has been seriously ill is better at
present.
Revival services will begin at
this place Sunday night, Feb. 14.
All hope for a good meeting.
Mrs. Geo. C. Fraker is ill.
Curtis llauiil after spending a
few days with his brother Harry
returned to his home in Loudon
oj Thursday.
Mrs. D. W. Cromer and Mrs.
D. K. Bare spent last Saturday,
at the County Seat as did also
Jiearner Fraker and Frank Hill.
Joshua Heeter spent a few days
last week the guest of Amos J.
Si pes.
Mrs. J. II. Baldwin of Burnt
Cabins, is spending a few days
with her mother Mrs. Sarah
Cromer.
On Wednesday evening a num
ber of our young folks were en
tertained at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. Dyson Fraker. Those pres
ent were: Mrs. Mae Richardson
Misses Emma Lylo, Katharine-
Cromer, Maggio Laidig, Blanche
Cromer, Mabel Wagoner, Rilla
Raker, Cora Fraker, Owney Cliue
Messrs Charles Richardson, Cur
tis llamil, Hayes Locko, Heaver
Fraker, KalbOrth, Clarence Sipes
and Uald win Fraker. Theevening
was spent quite nicely. Refresh
ments wore served oy Katharine
Cromer aud Emma Lylo. All re
turned home pleased with the
event of the evening. .
For Sale or Rent.
The undersigned has in Dublin
Mills, a two-story seven-room
house for sale or rent; also a black
smith shed for said or rent Cull
00 or write to
II. H. Bliiostukkkkk,
1-a 04 tf. Three Springs,
timoiwous ana energetic artist,
reports a thriving business.
David Hess and family of uear
Mouut Carmel spent Sunday
with his mother at this place.
A sled load of Clear Kidge's
young sports spent Friday even
ing with the family of liichard
Miller at this place,
A.N EARLY RISLR.
A strong, healthy, active con
stitution depends largely on the
condition of the liver. The fam
ous little pills known as DeWitt's
Little Early Risers not ouly
cleanso the system but they
strengthen the action of the liver
and rebuild the tissues support
ing thatorgan. Little Early Risers
are easy to act, they never gripe
and yet they are absolutely cer
tain to produce results that are
satisfactory in all cases. Sold at
Trout's drug store.
LICKING CREEK.
Mrs. George Mellott is serious
ly ill.
Mrs. Florence Wible is employ
ed at Broad lop.
Miss Frances Daniels is now
numbered with the sick.
Abiaham Deshong is singing
"A charge. " It's a girl.
Mrs. Ruth W. Swope, who has
been seriously ill, is improv
ing On account of diphtheria some
of the schools in this township
have closed.
The little measles have been in
the homes of several families in
this vicinity.
Scott Liockeusmith. who has
been seriously ill of diphtheria
is recovering.
Well, Mr. Groundhog came out
of his hole and saw his shadow.
Poor fellow! He will have to go
buck and stay six weeks, waiting
for warmer weather.
A NIUHT ALARM.
Worse than an alarm of fire at
night is the brassy cough of croup
which sounds like the children'
death knell and it means death
unless something is done quickly.
Foley's Honey and Tar never fails
to give instant relief and quickly
cures the worse forms of croup.
Mrs. P. L. Cordior, of Manning
ton, Ky., writes: "Mythree year
old girl had a severe case of croup;
the doctor said she could not live.
I got a bottle of Foley's Honey
and Tar, the tirst dose gave quick
relief aud saved her life." Refuse
substitutes. Sold atTrout's drug
store.
Local Institutes.
A local institute will be held at
Bald Eaglo school houao in
Thompson township on PViday
evening, February PJth.
The following topics will be
discussed: 1. Duties of teacher,
parent aud director. 2. Import
ance pt self reliance. 3. Influ
ence of books on character. 4.
How best to inspire pupils with
enthusiasm and patriotism.
Political Announcements.
Tho following U a bulletin of the an-noiinctiiM-ras
uiadu thu tar by cantll
daicH for ilia noiuiiiutioii fur the dif
ferent nllWu to U) tilled next fall. Ai
fut us tin y uHar, we will give you
the names of the eiindidau? of both
political purties, in the order In which
they are inado,
DKMUCUATJC.
LMilSI.ATIIIK.
L. C. Kelly,' Dublin townbhip.
Jpo 1. Slpes, Mi C'onnelUburjf.
Dr. A. K. Davis, Taylor township.
COUNTY THKASCHKK.
C. B. Stevens, McC'onnellsburi;. -A.
('. Lauver, Ayr township.
Thus. P. Garland, Belfast township.
SHKltlKK.
D. K. Mellott, Licking ( reek.
- V F"OF SALE
IMS. Oralrfl arSM.Inics Pcul
trj rsNMS. St to par rn. lit
Kalam teluir uf UurvlAfMl lillj
Oliiwto ail IrrliM HI. fetal lur our Cm oauluwii.
S. f. Wuxtowk St Uk, SkUabun, WMmuIre Cu., M4
Slo Rcileter, .
j Saturday, February liLSlUl'
I wfl Truax, .otiiiiuistrator of the
j estate of lanc J. Peck, late of
j Thompson t wnhip, deceased,
1 will sell on the premises, '2 miles
east of Covalt postotlice, the farm
the late home of the deceased,
containing 7" acres, about 50 of
which are cleared aud in good
state of cultivation, having there
on erected house, barn aud other
buildings. Sale begius al l o'clock
p. m .
Friday, February l!i, H. S.
Daniels, administrator, will sell
at 1 o'clock, P. M., on tho prem
ises, a house and lot on Water
street, McConnellsburg, at pres
ent occupied by Eli Largent and
Charlie Steck. See posters and
advertisement elsewhere in this
paper.
Saturday, February 20, U. S.
Daniels, administrator will sell
on ihe premises, 1 mile west of
llarrisonville thu Mausiou farm
of John Daniels deceased, and two
other tracts of laud. Sale begius
at 10 o'clock. Seo posters and ad
vertisement elsewhere in this pa
per. Saturday, February L'O, at " P.
M., M. R. ShalTner, executor, will
sell tho Mrs. Allen property in
McConnollsburg. See advertise
ment id another column.
Tuesday, February 23. Lewis
Fite will sell at his residence 011
the Timber Ridge road, 5 miles
north of Hancock, horses, cattle,
hogs, farming implements, corn,
cornfodder, household goods, ba
con, &c; also, at the same time
aud place, will be offered the
mansion farm, known as the Hen
ry Fite farm, containing 1(33
acres, with splendid improve
ments. Sale begins at U) o'clock.
See large posters.
Thursday, February IT). I. P.
Hendershot, iutonding to quit
farming will sell at his residence
in the Corner in Ayr township,
horses, cattle, farming imple
ments, household goods and many
other things. Sale will begin ai
11 o'clock.
Friday, February 20 Lewis
Clevenger will sell at his resi
dence on John Nesbit's farm,
miics south of McConnellsburg,
3 head of horses, 4 good cows, 2
young cattle, farming imple
ments, jVc. Sale begins at ten
o'clock. Credit. 12 mouths.
Wednesday, March 2. The ex
ecutors of the will of James G.
Kendall will sell at the late resi
dence of the deceased on the Cove
road, two miles south of McCon
nellsburg, 5 good work horses,
2a head of cattle, 12 head of hogs
a largo lot of valuable farming im
plements, 30 tons of hay, 800 bar
rels o(j corn, and many other
things. Sale begins at 9 o'clock.
Friday, March 4. D. E. Key
ser iutending to quit farming,
will sell at his residenco on the
Charlie Taggart farm, one half
mile from Webster Mills, a large
lot of horses,. cattle, sheep, hogs,
and farmiug implements. Sale
begins at 10 o'clock.
Saturday, March 5. David E.
Little having sold the property iu
which he now resides.and intend
ing to remove therefrom, will sell
at public sale at his present resi
dence 1 good horse, buggies
nearly new, 1 wagon, bedroom
suites, (50 bushels of potatoes.and
a great many other things. Sale
will begin at 1 o'clock; terms, H
months.
Wednesday, March 9. Rev.
Dr. W. A. West will sell at' his
farm near Spring Run, Franklin
county, live stock, farming im
plements, household goods, &c.
Sale begins at 10 o'clock.
Wednesday, March 16. Eman
uel Sharpe, iutending toquitfarm
ing, will sell at his reidetoce at
Need more, horoes, cattle, hogs,
farming implements, grain, hay,
fodder, household goods, &c ,&c.
Sale will begin at 9 o'clock.
Water Front for Sale.
1400 acre farm; 700 acres in
cultivation, 700 acres in timber.
Five dwellings on it. Fine fruit,
good grain aud grass laud. Sold
cheap to settlo estate. Write for
description. , .
S. P. Wooixxx k, Salisbury,
Wicomico county, Maryland
THlf DliATII PENALTY. .
A little thing sometimes results
in death. Thus a mere scratch,
insignificant cuts or puny boils
have paid the death penalty. It
is wise to have Hucklen's Arnica
Salve ever handy. It's the beat
salvo on earth and will prevent
latality, when bu rus, sores, ulcers
and piles threaten. Only 25c, at
all druggists,
rm ft n-
From Manufacturer
to Your Home.
.1 Piece Oak Bed Uoom Suit 119.05.
(I I'ieee Oak Bed Room Suit $17.5 up to JG0.
Iron Bed 91.05 to $10.
Good I looker 05c., to tlO.
flood Curpet 15c., yard to 75c.
Oil Cloth I'lc, a yd.
Parlor Suit 1 1.1(5.
F. E. MILLER.
7
13 tO 17 East Market St,
Ghambersburg, Pa.
The Washington County Bank
Hancock, Md.,
IS A. BKAJSTCII OF" THE
Farmers' Trust, Banking and Deposit Co.,
Or Baltimore, Md.
DOES A GENERAL BANKING BUSINESS.
Acting Officers Elected by the Stockholders:
DR. J. S. SWARTZWELDER
FRANK FIELDS.
V. HENDERSON,
ii
Deposits subject to check bear interest at tho rate of 2 per cent,
per annum. Deposit in savings department, 3 per cent,
per annum. Time certificates of deposit, at the rate of 4
per cent, per annum.
Paid in Capital and Surplus, $235,000.00
Security to Depositors Against Loss, $400,000.00
Accounts of Corporations und Individuals Respectfully Solicited
OFFICERS:
John W. Woodland, Pres. ' K. S. Johnston, 1st Vlce-Pres
J. Kenton Thomas, 2d Vine-Pres. V. D. Allen, Secretary-Treas
It
fs
it
Wool Carding
and
Carpet Weaving
M. n. HtKTZLER still continues Carding and Weaving at the
WIIJ.OW GP.OVE MILLS at Burnt Cabins.
Carpet Chain always on hand. Wool put mto bnts for Haps.
I will take in Wool and work at the
Hare's, Fort Littleton: Michael Laidljf's, Dublin Mills; W. P..
Speer'H, Saluvia; C. W. Lynch's, Crystal Springs; J. E. Jack
son's, Akersville; Caleb Barton's, Hustontown; A. N. Wltter's,
Waterfall; Harry Huston's, Clear Itidge; W, L, Berkstresser s
Orchard Grove.
I Will Visit these places monthly
past favors, I hope for a continuance of the same.
H. H. Hertzler,
Burnt Cabins, Pa.
RARE CHANCE
TO BUY
Machinery.
Intending to quit the busi
ness, the undersigned offers at
private sale the following ex
cellent machinery, at prices
that will be attractive to any
one interested :
1. A 15-HP Peerless Trac
tion Engine.
2. A Peerless Portable Saw
mill, complete.
3. A Class B, New Peerless
Separator with wind stacker,
complete.
4. Two 4-horse Wagons,
practically as good as new."
For further particulars, call
on or address,
A. D. Gamble,
McConnellsburg, Pa.
P. 0. S. of A. Officers Installed.
Mr. N. II. Alloway, District
President, assisted by Ilarvey
Shafer, on last Friday evening in
stalled the olh'cers elect of Crys
tal Springs Camp No. 017. The
names of the olh'cers are as fol
lows: President, Milton Ilixson;
V. P., Mr. Alters; M. of F., Owen
Ilixson; Roc". Sec, Mr. Wulters;
Guard, Mr. McKibbio.
On Saturday eveuing, tho 6th,
they installed the ofticurs of Noed
more Camp, No. N0, as follows:
Pres., Dr. J. J. Palmer; V. P.,
Juob Powell; M. of F., Austin
Lynch; Con., T. F- Wink; Ins.,
Chester Palmer; Guard, Nathau
Mellott; Kec. Sec, S. L. Wink;
Treas., J. C. Mellott; F. Sec, II
M. Snider: Trustee, Stephen
Fisher; A. 8., C. W. Snider; Chap
11. M. Snider; 8. S., Chas. Fit
ter?; R. S , K V. Wink.
Tho installing officer report
UieCMmp tn nna condition, and
say they had
a very lenjoyablti
. " . -
time with the brethren.
SOIlll us
your name
and wo will
send you
our bargain
sheet.
R. J. TANEY,
JOHN W BURGESS.
ft
following places, namely, Frank
dunug the season. Thankful for
This Way!
Wishing to reduce my stock of
j merchandise so as to prepare for
; spring goods, I will quote prices
1 as follows: Coffee, loose brown,
9 to 14c; package coffee 9 to 12c.;
Cream Java coffee, 5 lbs., for
80c., with a tea-kettle or coffee
pot riven free with every pur
chase of 5 lbs.
X obaccoes
at Cost
Having too much on hand I am
now selling tonaccoes at cost.
Cera and Flake 10c., a package;
lot' of matches, 10c-package for '
fcc.; ground pepper 10c; under
wear reduced from 11.00 to 80c.
Pants 11.50, now 73c; 50c, over
all now 3Hc; blankets 4fx, each
!0e , a pair; outings 5 to ttc.;
flannelette lie"; calicoes 5 to 0c.;
ginghams 5 to 7c,; aleda silks
22c., a yard. Cow boy hats 45c.
Coal oil 14c., a gallon or 5 gal.,
for 00c.
I pay the highest prices for
raw furs and btcf hides.
I am paying 2Uc., for buttef
and 30c., for eggs.
D. C. MALLQTT,
Near NEE DM ORE, PA.
WANTED.
Two reliable contractors that
can secure good men to cut Ex
tract unci Cord wood. Ten thous
and cords to cut near tho rail
rond. Address
Vincent Lu.m nm Co.
Patterson, Juniata Cn,
2 . Pa.
PUTS AN END TO IT ALL
A grievous wail of times comes
as a result of unbearable pain
from over taxed organs. Dizzi
ness, backache, liver complaint
and constipation. . liut thanks to
Dr. King's New Life Pills they
put an eau to all. They are gen -
tie but thorough. 'Try them. f
1 o a . 11
umy z.c. uuaraoioou oy an (
jdrugKittU. j
PREPARE FOR
COLD WEATHER!
Q f a good 10-4cottonClan- f fx p f
V. VJ kcl V1J J I 1 for a man's over
M- coat.
1 ' U Uto,ne'blk1elt;4. '$5 OO a TU d,P88
overcoat
$1 f f for a large suuare
1 . J VJ eavy horse blan- for a black ding-
- ' t'- Vona dress suit.
fy 7 We have In now '
vj0. Otowtoof JQQsVery pretty black silkateen
colored carriage robes 48x00 In. ' ,
$1 for Geo. Walkln- flj C CC ,or a beavy warm bust
1 , O 8,,n fe,t boots, I 45JUU ness dress suit.
" w worth J2.50 j
$1 on iy 40c. rb Tu th,e hea.vlest'
1 J J 8hoes fleeced lined men's un
' derwear.
S 1 .25 fBOh;esea'8fin0dre88 SOP ,0P",en,S "e-y wool
""" -,""'e fleeced underwear.
$1.0O cL0Xu.ettvy N 25c. Z extra flteced ,.adies
underwear.
45C. "rot""1 Hne.0f Cl0rg ioF ,adie8' "d union
w of silks waistings. DUCe suits.
J. K. JOHNSTON,
McConnellsburg, Pa.
THIS WAY !
Wishing to reduce my stock
of Hardware, I will sell the fol
lowing at greatly reduced prices
Fen-e Wire, Cross Cut Saws,
Hand Saws, Log Chains, Paints,
Oils, Varnish, Horse Blankets,
and Robes, Pocket Knives, and
Razors, Peed Cutters, and Grain
Bags, Stetel for Calks, Steel and
Iron Tire, Glass, Plow Repairs.
Loaded Shells, and Horse Shoes,
Axes and Hatchets.
Merchants needing anything above named will
do well by calling. First, come first Served.
Yours respectfully,
R. S. PATTERSON,
TWcGonnellslburg:.
Pour doors east of tho Telegraph Office.
CLAY PARK,
Three Springs, Pa.
Many people are saving money each year by buying their
merchandise from us.
We handle anything you" need
few prices.
Best California Lima Beans, 6 cts per lb.
Star Soap 7 cakes for 25 cts.
Town Talk Tobacco 25 cto per lb.
A large grain bag ot salt at 65 cts.
Woven wire fence 25 to 50 cts per rod. .
A dollar bottle Burdock and Dandelion for the blood at'
50cts,
- Aden's 50 cent work shirts at 25 cts.
No difference what you think of buying, write to us for,
prices. We can save you 15 to 40 per cent. i
CLAY. PARK, ;
Three Spririgs,'Pa.
7?
to eat, wear or use. Note a
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