INTERESTING PARAGRAPHS Of Local and General Interest, Gathered at Home or Clipped from our Exchanges. CONDENSED FOR HURRIED READERS White Rabbit Egg dye at Ir win's, Edward Zimmerman of Sylvan was a guest at the Lutheran par sonngo this week. bamuel Hess, one of Belfast township's prosperous farmers was iu town Tuesday. Editor Harry A. Thompson and his brother D wight, spent a day at Conference and took a little run down to the Quaker City. Mr. George C. Fraker of Fort Littleton, accompanied by his his daughter Helen and Mabel Wagner, spent a lew hours in town Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Melius passed through town on Monday goiDg over to Frankiin county, to attend the funeral of their daugh ter, Mrs. Albertus Dorty. Buy your Easter Candies at Ir win's. Mr. John Barmont and family of Tod township, are moving to the farm recently purchased by Mr. Barmont tear Chambers burg. Mr. and Mrs. Barmont are excellent people, and we hope they may find their new home pleasant. In the reorganization of the big Acme Department store at Hunt ingdon last week, we notice that Miss Lena B. Laidig of Taylor township, was elected secretary and treasurer. We congratulate Miss Laidig on her promotion to this important position. It is reported that there are three new cases of small pox at Everett. Inasmuch as small pox sometimes kills people, and at least a ct.se in a family makes a whole lot of bother makes peo ple afraid of you, would it not be well enough for McConuellsburg people, to make use of the ordin ary precautions against the Intro d uction of the disease. Dold Sugar Cured Hams at Ir wiu's. Mr. Amos Wilkinson and fami ly of Hancock, moved last week into part of Paul Wagner's, house on Water street. Mr. Wilkinson enters into the business of black smithing with S. C. Yeakleinthe shop formerly occupied by Mr. Charlie Wilkinson. Mr. Wilkin son is well known to the people of the lower part of the county and is regarded as a most skillful me chanic. A complete assortment of finest Easter Candies at Irwin's. Merchant G. J. Mellott of Gem was an early business visitor in this place Tuesday morning. Mr. Mellott says an effort is being made to have Big Cove Tannery Hancock mail route changed, so that, instead of going down Cove creek, it shall extend across the mountain to Gem, thence to and w office to be established at Amos Sharpe's store, thence to Dickey's Mountain, and on to Hancock as at present. Wanted at Ikwin'b. Bacon and lard in exchange for First Groceries, &c. Treasurer Geo. B. Mellott has moved into the new building re cently purchased from R. S. Pat terson; P. P. Mann moves into the bouse vacated by Mr. Mellott on Walnut St., and Abram Run yan goes from Samuel Bender's house to that vacated by Mr. Mann. Charlie Bender goes into the house vacated by Mr. Run yan; Nancy Binkley goes into the rooui3 vacated by Mr. Bender, and Samuel Rotss, Jr., comes op from C. J. Brewer's and goes in to the house vacated by Miss Nancy. WATER CO. WINS ITS SUIT. Th Court KcfiiHtd (ompulsory Non-Suit mid Directed Ver. diet for Plaintiff. BOROUGH WILL ASK FOR NEW TRIAL. Prof. Horace M. Griffith will open a Summer Normal in Wells Valley at t he close of the present High Seliool term. Particular! next week. FOR SALE. A good, old hickory, Kentucky wagon capacity 4,000 lbs. For further particulars, call on or ad dress Job Tkuax, Need more, Pa. Dinger! ! Paevmoali. A cold at this time if neglected is liable to cause pneu monia which is so often fatal, and even when the patientbas recovered thelungs are weakened, making them pe c u 1 larly su sceptl bl e to the develop ment of consumption. Foley's Houey and Tar will stop the cough heal and strengthen the lungs and prevent pneumonia. Subscribe for the Nkws. A cae which created unusual interest was that of the McCon - 111 . a nensourg water Uompany versus the Borough of Mc(Jonnllsburg, tried last Wednesday, and which was the only civil cause tried at our March term. In order to understand how niiu'h interest was manifested, it is necessary to recite Home local his tory: For u period of seven or eight years the question of water works for this ancient borough had been more or less discussed, and several parties from outside the county had visited us with n view to forming a company for bringing water into town, but nothing came of it until the spring of 1900, although prior to that time a Mr. Fredericks, of Millers burg, had been granted the right by an ordinance of the Borough Council to put water in. In the spring of the year men tioned M. M. Drcihelbis, a civil engineer of Hamburg, Berks coun ty, Pa., representing a company of which he himself was a part, came into the town and, having ascertained that a good and suffi cient supply of water could be had about four-fifths of a mile east to wards the foot of Cove Mountain, he began negotiations for securing the proper franchise and contract. The Borough Council had the matter under discussion at various meetings extending over a period of a month or more, ami in May, 1900, passed an ordinance author izing any water company who might offer to introduce water into the town and mako a satisfactory contract, the power to do so. This ordinance was followed by a contract with Mr. Dreibelbis, representing a eompanj', by which he agreed to furnish water with sufficient pressure, without en gines, that is, by gravity, to pro tect against fires, and the Borough agreed to rent twelve fire hydrants for a period of five years at the rent of $25 per hydrant per year. By the time matters had pro gressed thus far, some opposition had developed, and discussions be tween those who were for and those who were against become sometimes more or less bitter. But the water was put in and proved a great success. The Coun cil purchased 600 feet of hose for use in applying the water, but so great had the opposition become that at the auditors' settlement in March, 1901, the bill for the hose was thrown out. An appeal fol lowed, and a decision by the Court requiring the Borough to pay the bill. This did not satisfy the oppos ers of water, and the Council from then on till now persistently re fused to pay the rent for the tire hydrants according to the contract made in May, 1900. In May, 1903, the Water Com pany brought suit to recover the rent then due. This was the case tried last week. The defendunt Borough insisted that the ordinance and contract of May, 1900, were invalid and that there was no binding contract on the borough. The plaintiff's case was heard, the defendant making numerous objections and taking many exceptions, and mov ed a compulsory non-suit at the close of the pluintiff's case. This was argued at much length. The court refused the non-suit and the defendant offering no evidence, the court directed a verdict for the plaintiff for ttf4.35. This result of tho long-debuted water question seemed to give al most universal satisfaction. It is indisputable that the greater part of the citizens favored paying ac cording to the contruct aud thus if saving interest ana costs, xvbich now, in the light of the verdict against the Borough, would have been the better part of wisdom. We understand a motion for a new trial will be made, which, .it is pretty safe to say, will not be grunted. Whether the cose will then go to an appellate court for review remains to bo seen. The further proceedings will bo wuldt, ed with as much interest from now on until finally ended as they have heretofore been. John P. Si pes and O. C. Bowers conducted the plaiutiff's side- of the case, while J. Nelson bipes and W. Hush Gil Ian looked after the interests of the defendant Borough. EMMAVILLE. Some of our young folks have measles. Ha1 vey Welsh passed through our town last Friday. W. C. Hanks mado a flying trip to Everett last Thursday. C. W. Truax made a business trip to Everett last Saturday. C. D. Uixson made a business trip up the Valley last Saturday. C. W. aud F. B. Spado have been handling logs the mst few days. N. B. Hanks, Esq., of this place started to Philadelphia last Thursday. Jacob Spade has moved to his farm in Brush Creek. We wish you well, Jacob. The smile that Piper Barton wears is long, broad and deep. No wonder, for it's a girl. George Spade, who has for some time been visiting friends and relatives in Fulton county, has returned to his home in Nebraska. BARK WANTED. 5000 tons oak and hemlock bark wanted, for which the highest cash prico will be paid. Apply to SALT1LLO TANNERY, 3 1(5-2 mo. Saltillo, Pa. KN0BSVILLE. Mrs.' S. A. Nesbit of McCon uellsburg, spent Monday after noon with Miss Katie S. Fore. Mrs. Hessler and daughter Marian spent Saturday evening at Daniel E. Fore's. Messrs. A. E. Manley, Elmer Carbaugh, John Campbell, Scott Cline, aud Harry Clouser started to Bethlehem to tho revial Sun day evening, but by the time they reached tho top of the Ridge gave up iu dispair and returned home. Mrs. John Lamaster and daugh ters, Ivy and Ethel of Markes, Franklin county, spent Saturday and Sunday with Mrs. Lancas ter's father, Daniel E. Fore. Miss Ivy is going to remain with her aunt Katie for some time. FOLEYSHONlIAR fw chlldnni eaft, turwm Mm mmlmfm Nothing has ever equalled it. Nothing can ever surpass it. Dr. King's New Discovery A Perfect For All Throat and Cure : Lung Troubles. Monty back If It fall. Trial Bottlaa fra. Easy and Quick ! Soap-Making i with BANNER LYE To make the very best soap, simply dissolve a can of Banner Lye in cold water, melt si'bs. of grease, pourtha Lye water in the grease. Stir and put aside to set Full Dlractloni on Every Packag Banner Lye is pulverized. The can may be opened and closed at will, per mining the use of a small quantity at a time. It is just the article needed in every household. It will clean paint, floors, marble and tile work, soften water, disinfect sinks, closets and waste pipes. ' Write for booklet " Uses of Banner Lye" free. Tba Pmm Coamkal Works, Philadelphia ' PHILIPS GROVE. Good roads now. Miss Maude Deshong Is viit ing her father. Our feed and flour man, M. Sipes, is on the sii;k list. Mr. J. R. Sipe is making au i in provement by having a new gar den fence built. Bert Wilson hnsmoved loGreen Hill. Misses BeBsieand Lillie Wilson are visiting their aunt In this place. Emery Sipes expects to move on the farm now owned by Goo. Si po. Last Tuesday quito a largo number of folks gathered at tho home of J. V. Schooley and cut him a line lot ot wood. After sup per the evening was spent with some very flue music. Then all went home rejoicing over their big turkey roast. Nevm S. Strait has been em ployed at Waterfall on tho plan ing mill. Thursday evening about thirty young people gathered at tho home of David Strait to spend the evening. They had a very nice leap vear party. Amongthenum ber was George Sipe of Colora da. David Strait, and J. E., and Riley Sipes have returned from Broad Top. Most of the people that have had diphtheria are able to be out again. Mr. Joseph Mellott expects to move his store to Andover the first of May. A Severe Cold for Three Months. The following letter from A. J. Nusbaum, of Batesville, Ind., tells its own story. "I suffered for three months with a severe cold. A druggist prepared me some medicine, and a physician pre scribed for me, yet I did not im prove. I then tried Foley's Honey and Tar, and eight doses cured me." Refuse substitutes. Sold at Trout's di ug store. ERS REIS1N pring Announcement Wl We now have in our spring line of Men's, Boys and Youths' Suits, which it t II do vou good to see. We think it the Best Spring Line we have ever had X all made in the best way, and Strictly Up-to-date WANTED. A young man to work on farm. Must be sober and have a practi cal knowledge of farm work. Good wages. Call on or address F. S. Bowex, Critchfield, Somerset county, Pa. Do your Children ASK QUESTIONS? Of course they do. It is their way of learning and it is your duty to answer. You may need a dic tionary to aid you. It won't an swer every question, but there are thousands to which it will give you true, clear and definite answers, not about words only, but about things, the sun, machinery, men, places, stories and the like. Then, too, the children can find their own answers. . some oi our greatest men have ascribed their power to study of the dictionary. Ul course you want tne nesi aic- tionarv. The most critical prefer the New and Enlarged Edition of webster's International Dictionary. If you have any questions about it write ut. & C. MERRIAM CO, PUBLIBHIRI, PRINQFIELD, MASS. f waaiEX? 1 VlirmNATUULI Q Best Goods Least Money SPRING ANNOUNCEMENT OF HIGH GRADE MILLINERY THE EASTER HAT a specialty, in all styles and prices. A splendid line of ready-to-wear HATS for all around use. A complete line of New Dress Goods Our Shirtwaist Goods are beautiful Wash Silk; Gingham, Madras, Silk Gingham, Linen, etc. Neck wear, Hosiery, Gloves, Corsets, Dress Trimmings. Magnificent lot of LACES, EMBROIDERIES & INSERTIONS-ALL 10c A YARD T. i. WEINER, HANCOCK, AID. P. 8 Cn send you""Bnnr Pattern" by return mll. All sizes and stvlrn constantly on hand o O ( The Prices are just all riuht and as low as anyone can sell eciual ciualitv for. We want to call special attention to our stock of Vr X vvhich is-laiver :irui hftttr thk snrintr thnn fwr hpfntv ) D We have several lines of Factory Goods which are O old on a Guarantee, 1 1 u vvhich means that you are buying a certainty. The shoe must be good, or we make you safe, we will sell you a uooa Kangaroo j Calf Shoe I For$l.O0, tirll ......ik iTi --r . i' .... r. a -t i .... i . i r ntii wuiui , 111 uiu, miocs at aimost any puce, we nave a nice lot oi w ' a ju A i td N m a a i j v s which we want you to see. Carp O market. Aattings, Oil Cloths, window Shades, &c, all at right prices. X Please call. Respectfully. G. W. REISNER & CO.. McConnellsburg, Pa.jg in stock not samples, and at prices ( that cannot be reached on the present O o o o o jpff j Gash Given Iway to Users of Ir3 We are going to be more libernl than ever in 1901 to users of Lion Coffee. Not only will the Lion-Heads, cut from the p-acLiges, be j;ood, as heretofore, lor the valuable premiums we have always given our customers., but fealar Free Premiums the same Lion-HeaJs will ectiue 'you to estimates in our $50,000.00 Grand Prize Contest, which will mako some of our patroos rich men and women. Vou cm seiul in as many estimates as desired. Therewill be m MMm fe f h TWO 05iAT CONTESTS The first contest will be on the Ji:!v 4:h rtt':i:Jnmr. :it the St. ..- Worlil'B Fair,' tVie second relates to Total Vote For President to bec.v.t X v. 5J, 1D:4. ao.mw.iu will be distributed iu each o these contests, making f 40,000.00 on tho two, a:ni, i ui..e it still mora interesting, in addition to tins amount, we will give a to the one who is nearest correct on both p 9 Jp w j u 1 1 1 w mvu, ct.iu, l tuitsvw iv skits un'i w iuluv Orond First Prir-D of $5,000.30 I-Lve Lion-neads tr cut from Lion Umee packages ana a a cent stamp entitle you (in addition to the reg ular free premiums) to one vote in either contest: WORLD'S eontet is, fiud thus your estimates have Xwo cportuui:!isof winninjja big cash -prize. Printed blanks to vote on found in every Lion Coffee Pack age. The 2 cent .stamp covers the expense of our acknowledgment to you that your es timate is recorded. CO"! TEST ..'ir? . ti''is ( tho St. Louis i.ttft, ..I K' wu 'ZS Jl'.t. .I n VtnMtiiii spice Cin . . .nir . Mli, 1 a I. wa will (Ait;, -on J pure to tho What will b tho lot.il J :lv f t World' Kulr? At Chicago, .!.; .i : For tiearoiit correct csumjitt , pany'il oMice, ToU-lo, i;io, en r h : civo tiritt prize (or 1I10 ncir-.-;t rorivc: next ueiiristtt, etc., etc., u& tuilov, 1 Ftr.it Frlae 13.000.00 1 Second I'-lTU l.OOO.OO 2 Prll-iiOO.OO act l.OOO.OO 6 Mi iOO OO ' 1 ,000.00 10 trite IOO OO " l.OOOOO 20 PrUe AO. 00 . " 1 OOO.OO BO PrUei 20.00 " l.OOO.OO 230 frle 10 OO " U,.MH.C,0 1000 Prliea 6.00 " O.OOO.OO a 139 F&IZEl, Ti TAX, 120,000.00 PRESIDENTIAL VOTE CONTEST What wll! tie lha tutul Popui.ir'Vote cait or Pre.ldi-iit (votea f r nMeumllOati't contained at the election Kovu.lrrD. la l! Utflec.iua. 12.9M.6S:ipvopl- voted (it Frvaldent. For nearest cor 1 net eMttnale reeelve.1 in WooUoti Splea Co. 'a, offlra. Toledo. O., t.n or before Nov. 5. VxA. wc will ntve Arbtprita for the nearest cor rect entiir.nta. aecood pruc to tlivoeii naa aat.alc.alc.aa (ollowai 1 riratPrtie .I3.BOO.OO 1 Bcoonil Prlaa SI Pi lies 5dO. OO aaeb 6 Prtsoa 200 OO " IO Prlie lOO.OO " SO Prlsea fO.0O " SO Pi laea la OO " 2"iO Prliea jo OO " 1UOO Prle A.00 " 21337BIZEB. l.OOO.OO l.OOO.OO ., 1 OOO.OO ..,. l.OOO.OO 1 ,000.00 1 ,000.00 2.ROO.OO tt.OOO.00 TOTAL. 120,00000 4279 PRIZES 4279 OUtrlbuted to th PubHc-sregetln: S?5,O0O.C0-!n addition to which w shall itlvi $5,0C3 to Groctrs' CUrki (tia particular in L10H COFFEE cam) mating a grand total of $50,000.03. COMPLETE DETAILED PARTICULARS IN EVERY PACKAGE OF UW- IFF WOOLSON SPICE CO., (CONTEST DEPT.) TOLEOO, OHIO.
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