0M VOLUME G. McCONNELLSBUUG, PA., DECEMBER 28, 1904 NUMBER 1 IRL HICKS ON JANUARY. Heavy Storms of Snow, Sleet and Wind May be Looked Forward To. Much Bad Weather. BLIZZARDS ARE ALSO PREDICTED. Rev. Irl R. Llicks makes these predictions for the month of Jan uary: First Storm Period, Reaction ary, is central on the 4th and 5th. The indications are that the storm period reaching into January from December 1904, will cause unset tled weather up to this reaction ary period. The causes at this period will be at a minimum, the secondary Vulcan influence and the Moou in conjunction with Sun being the main factors. By the 4th changes to warmer will be the order in western parts a corresponding fall of the barom eter will attend the rising temper atures, and rain and snow will visit wide extremes, reaching north and south, as the general storm conditions advance est waidly to the Atlantic about the 4thtoCth. A prompt change to rising barometer, northwesterly winds and much colder will set in behind the storm area to the west and north and push the west side of storms to the Atlan tic. The Second Storm Period, Reg ular, includes the 8th td'ISth, be . ing central on the llthl' The reg ular Vulcaa period, with Moon on the equator, in apogee and at first quarter, are the causes at this time. Decided change to warmer, winds shifting to southerly and falling barometer, will appear to the westward about the 10th. Du ing the 11th, 12th and 13th rains will visit southern -and .central states, turning to snow in the north and as storms reach sec tions ea t of the Mississippi river. Ou the 11th, winter lightning and thunder are likely toward" the south. Blizzardous conditions and very cold will appear with the rising barometer out of the northwest progressively behind these storms, If barometer is low in the south at this time, se vere cold will be induced possibly , to the 'gull. Witch " barometer and mdicatipns. Third Storm period, Reaction ary, is central on the 16th, 17th and 18th, and is almost sure to bring in a spell of.threatening stormy weather that will run in to the storm period following. Hence, wo shall consider it in con nection with, and as a part of The Fourth Storm Period, Reg ular., is central on the 22nd, ex tending from the 20th to the 25th. The causes disturbing this period are the regular Vulcan influence, the Mercury equinox central onJ the same day with the Vulcan pe riod, with full Moon on the 21st, iu perigee on the 23rd, and on the equatbr on the 25th. In all reason ible probability this period will bring the worst storms and weather of the month. It will come in with rising tern perature.falling barometor.qulck ly causiug general cloudiness and raios. The barometer will fall phenomenally low, generally, the rains will turn to destructive sleet " over vast regions, and the culmi nation of the period , will bring dangerous blizzards out of the northwest, attended by risiDg baromelerandextrenie cold wav, Let nothmg divert your attention from the possibilities of this pe- nod, and the very great cold to follow. This is one of the times when the extreme cold will pene- tr.de far into the south and east. The Fifth Storm Period, Reac tionary, is ceutral on the 28th and 2w th. .The Mercury perturba tion continues into this period, there btnng only one other cause of disturbance the Vulcan reac tionary. M Cloudy, stormy, blizzardous conditions will lead un to this ne rlod; about the 28th and 29tb, the goneral : old will relax, the baroin eter fail and renewed storms of raiu and snow return to most parts. The month promises to go out with high barometer and clearing, cold weather lu most parH. L'P AGAINST "OLD" NICK. Fulton County Boy Wins In Spelling Con test at Bedford County Institute. ' Dr. Patlengill, an ex-State Su perintendent of Michigan, a prac tical educator, was one of the in structors at the Bedford county Teachers' Institute last week. In one of his talks he express ed the regret that spelling did not receive the attention in the public schools of to-dav that its import ance demands, and to enforce his position, pronounced a list of twenty words. Only twelve teach ers of the 335 present, handed in papers, showing the entire twen ty words spelled correctly. Being desirious of following the test still farther he invited the twelve successful teachers to an adjacent class room, and when they were thus alone, he pro nounced, to them four lists of twenty words each. When the smoke of the contest had cleared away it was found that nineteen of the twenty had fallen and that M. E. M. Hoover, of West Dublin, this county, at presonc teaching in Bedford county, was the only one who had not missed a word. Hurrah for Fulton She's all right ! TALE OF THE CAPTURED MAIDEN. Kidnapped and Taken to a Place Where She Never Could be Found. Bound and gagged, the maiden was thrust into a gunny sack and unable to move or scream, felt herself carried up a flight of stairs from ttie dungeon, and then was put into a buggy, and then driven down the street at a rapid rate. Ineffectually she strug gled to release herself from the gag. Alas ! she was bound too securely. Finally theconveyance stopped. She was again carried into a building and fainting, gasping for breath, the sack was taken from her head. The vilhan took the gag from her mouth, his eyes learning like coals of Are through his black mask, released her and hissed through his tightly clench ed teeth, "There, my pretty bird, scream and yell as long as you like, no human ears will ever reach you. You are in my pow er. Do you hear ? . Totally with in my power." "Where am I?" she gasped. "In a store that never advertises," was the cruel response. ''Alas ! Alas !" she moaned. "No power on earth can save me; no one will look for me here," and the poor girl fainted Ex. WEDDING ANNIVERSARY. Mr. and Mrs. William Sitfel Cele brate on the 19 til inst. Mr. and Mrs. William Sigel, of Buck Valley, Pa., celebrated their fiftieth marriage anniversary on Monday, December 19, 1904, at the ages of seventy-four and sixty nine respectively. A host of relatives and friends gathered to congratulate and honor the aged couple. There were sixty in attendance. A bounteous din ner had been prepared of the most delicious festivities of tho scascn. Mr. Sigel is one- of the early settlers of Buck Valley, and was born at Wurtemburg, Germany. He immigrated to the United Stites in 1851, and settled in Buck Valley. He was married in 1854 to Susan Ilendershot, bought an un improved farm, and has since im proved it to a good degree of cul tivation. He has been one of the most aggressive and prosperous citizens of tho Valley. Being a blacksmith by trade, he hus fol lowed this occupation since boy hood and is still active at hi4 trade in spite of his years. They raised a family of eight children six boys and two girls. Among the guests at the party were some of the most aged citi zens of the Valley and it is need less to say everybody enjoyed themselves to the utmost. Miss Stella Sipes, a seuior at the Wesi Chester State Normal is home for the holidays. FROM MISS ALICE WISHART. Extract from Letter to Her Mother, Mrs. S. P. Wishart. Allahabad, India, November 23. Tomorrow is Thanksgiving Day by my calander, and w will celebrate with a special pudding, and will start tho first tire in our drawing room grate in the even ing. I have a grate in my room, but dontuse it. Ellenandlbuy the fuel ourselves as we do a good many other extras lor the house. Monday, I started our compound school with twenty-six young hopefuls, which you would sim ply hurt yourself laughing at, could you see them. None of them are particular about the kind or quantity of clothes; some of them are sharp as tacks far too sharp indeed. They all sit on the floor, and study aloud, as is the custom here. At the close of the three hours' session, we have roll call, a bible lesson with catechism, hymn and prayer which every child enjoys. All stand with closed eyes and fold ed hands during prayer, then all whoop, "Miss Sahib, salami" "Salam, Miss Sahib!" and scat ter like so many sparrows. We shall have a busy, busy ti meXmas with all our big family of chil dren, teachers n.nd servants to re member, basides taking a good time to un orphanage. This will reach you just about Xmas time, so you can think of me :is handing out sweets and toys to a crowd of dusk? daisies. Aftor all have had their treat and gifts, we will have ours in the drawing room. 1 am going to get up something Japanese for us, and we will have loads of crysanthemums with which to decorate lanterns, otc. I hope the little things I sent you and father, Maude and Bebe will reach you safely.,- Wouldn't I love to peep in on you at Xmas time! Oh, 1 shall some.' day! I wish I could send all the clan a Xmas remembrance, and the neighbors too. My purse will.be pretty well drained, as we feel it a duty as well as a pleasure to give everybody something at this time, if it Is ever so little, for their lives are so bare, and it means much to keep Christmas before our people. You know, Isuppose, that Miss May canuot return for some time on account of ill health. I don't wonder that she is broken down, either. The other missionaries are coming latef than we expect ed, so we cannot have our annual meeting until January, perhaps. First it was to be here then at Caunpore and now we are not sure where it will be. I am on the Conference committee to ar range the meetings, subjects for discussion, and persons to take the Bible readings for our Devo tionol services. Ou accouut of having to visit and examine our other schools, 1 have had to give onr Compound school to oue of our teachers, but she is ill, and so it falls to my lot to. keep in order and teach twenty-seven of the naughtiest, dirty little heathen you ever saw, for three hours. My study has to come in at night, or whenever it can. Have a mushi (under teacher) from 7 to 8. 8:30 to 9:30 give a lesson to one of our rescuo girls in Roman, Urdu, catechism, arithmetic, writing and Bible. Broakiast from 10 to 11 a. m. School from II a. m. to 2 p. m.. Tiffin at 3 p. m. Theu if . there are uo meet ings, am free to study until Op. m. But there are always inter ruptions. Tuesday a big, fine, looking, old heathen doctor, a friend of Dr. Bertha called to see me. He call ed in March and brought a man along to Interpret for him; but this time the other man staid out side iu the gari and we under stood each other's "boll" finely with out any help. It tickeled him greatly that I could not only understand him, but talk to him. His name is Shiva Rain Panda Vaidh, and a very nice old geutle man. He thinks a great deal of Dr. IN THE CHURCHES. Special Christmas Services by the Snn dav Schools. ! Notwithstanding the inclemen cy of the weather the special ser vices drew fairly large audiences and were much enjoyed by those present. At the close of the Sunday school at the Reformed church in the morning, the annual Christ mas treat was giveu to the schol ars. A gift that was wholly un expected but much appreciated was a pair of gold spectacles by the school to John S. Harris whose services in that school dur ing the past year have been ' ery valuable. Sunday evening the Reformed school gave a erv pleasing entertainment. At the sossiou of Sundaj' school held at 2 o'clock in tho Presby teriau church the annual custom of treating the primary aud jun ior classes was observed. A "treat" was given at the Luth eran Sunday school in the morn ing, nnd in the evening the Chris tian Endeavor society had a very interesting program of Christ mas exercises. The Methodist people had their special service iu the evening. The music was . especially good aud the entire program well ren dered. Rev. Mr. Grove preached ap propriate sermons in the U. P. church morning and eveuiug. holiday Weddings. HAM M EKS LAM HKHSOX. On Wedneoday of last week, Rev. J. L. (J rove, pastor ol the United Presbyterian church of ilns place, united in marriage Mr. Charles L. Hammers, of Get tysburg, and Miss Flora V. Lam bersow, daughter of A. J. Lam berson, of Ayr township. pittmax Foia-:. Mr. Samuel Maurice Pittman and Miss Mary Elizabeth Fore, both of Knobsville, were married at Methodist Episcopal parson age in this place ou Wednesday of last week by Rev. J. V. Adams. The bridal couple will likely be gin housekeeping in Altoona. HILEMAN UAKEIl. Mr. Philip A. Hileman, of Al toona, and Miss Rachel Baker, of Clear Ridsre, were married at the Methodist Episcopal parsonage at Reedville, Pa., on Thursday, December 22, 1904, by the pastor Rev. W. J. Sheatfer. MELLOTT HOOPER. On " Monday, Dec. 20, 1904, Justice L. H. Wible at the Pro thonotjry's oflice, in this place united iu marriage Brown Mel lott of this county, and Margaret A. Hooper of Bedford couuty. MOCK KEITH. At 7:30 o'clock lastevening, Mr. Oliver K. Mock, of this city, and Miss Clara Pearl Keith, of Mc Counellsburg, Fulton county, were married at the parsonage of the United Presbyterian church, by Rev. R. A. Hutchison. The groom is a blacksmith and is em ployed in the Juniata shops. The bride is amiable and accomplish ed After a wedding tup east, Mr. aud Mrs. Mock will make Al toona their home. Altoona Mir; ror, Dec. 23d. Rev. Jolin J.-Duncan will prea ch in the Presbyterian church next Sunday morning and evening. Caldwell, who very much desirse his conversion. I had thought of calling at the Lieut. Governor's this calling season, but have about giveu it up, its such a formal piece of bus iness, and nothing in particular fo be gained, except that one bo comes knowu and is ou Lady La Fouches calling list and Is Invited to a garden party. Society peo ple, and the English in particular, do not care whether the mission aries call on them or not and I'm not surprised for there isn't su re ly much in common, and we have no time for functions whatever. Be sure and tell me when you have the first snow, and how old Broad top looks. ' STRENUOUSNESS. Fulton County Boy Astonishes Natives by Long Walk. Prof. Ernest Gres, formerly principal of the High School at McCounellsbarg, is now serving on his second year as principal of the schools at Nicholson, Pa. A few days ago when his teachers went up to the County Seat to at tend the county institute, they were greatly surprised that their wiry little principal had the en durance to hold out in a 14-rnilf stretch, Here is what the 'Nich olson Times" hays of it. 'When th teachers of our schools made arrangements for transportation to Tunknannock, where they are now enjoying their intellectual holiday, a place was reserved for Prof. E. M. Gross. On last Saturday morning, how ever, he said to Mr. Leonard Knapp: "Yon need not stop for me. I am used to an early mjru iug walk and you will overtake me on the way down." So the load started without him expect ing to pick the Principal up be tween here and East Lemon. But when this place had been passed without a sign of him some un easiness was expressed lest he should have missed his way. But ou arriving at the County Seat who should be the first to extend the glad hand but the Professor, having walked the fourteen miles." FOUND DEAD I.N BED. Mrs. Susan linger, of this Place, Retires as Us ually, and Found Next Morning a Corpse. The gayety of the holiday sea son was somewhat checked last Saturday morning, when it was rumored ou the street that Mrs. Susan Uuger, one of our aged and most highly respected residents had been found dead in her bed that morning. Mrs. Unger was the widow of Samuel Utiger, who died about fourteen years ago, and siuce that tirnehad lived in her home on East Water street. During the past two years, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Gress, the latter being a daugh ter of J. Milton Unger and a niece of the deceased, have lived in the house with Mrs. Unger. Last Friday evening, some of the neighbors spent the evening at Mrs. Uuger 's home, and she seemed well and cheerful, with the exception ot having a cold, which is so comraou now as not to excite alarm ordiuarily. Next morning, Mrs. Gress arose and went about her morn ing work as usually, and when sho called her auntie to get ready for breakfast, there was no re sponse. She called again, and theu went to her auut's bedroom, and was greatly shocked to lind her lying in bed as naturally and peacefully as though enjoying a refreshing nap but cold in death which was probably the result of heart failure. Mrs. Unger was aged 74 years and 13'days, had been a consistent member of the Lutheran church since her girlhood, aud was great ly esteemed by her friends and neighbors. Funeral services were conducted on Mouday afternoon By her pastor, Rev. A. G. Wolf, and by the ladies of the Relief Corps, of which she was a faith ful memoer, and her body was laid to rest beside that of her husband in tho Lutherau grave yard. ANOTHER OCTOGENARIAN GONE. Jacob M. Dcshong, of Licking Creek Township, Dies at the Age of 85. Jacob M. Deshoug, one of Lick ing Creek township's oldest citi zons, died ou Saturday, tho 3d inst., aged 85 years, 5 months and 25 days. The fuu-ral services wore con ducted by Rov. J. Ci Garland, and interment was made at the Side ling Hlil Oliristian church. Mr. Deshong is survived by his widow, two daughters and one trothor; the last named, Uriah Deshong, is also oue of the town ship's oldest citizens. DAVID R. GREEN. A Veteran of the Civil War, Died in Wells Valley on Christmas Day. David R. Green, a well known citizen of Wells Valley, and a vet eran of the Civil War, died on Christmas day, aged I VT years, 2 monlhsand 3 days. Funeral ser vices at tho United Brethren, church ou Friday, conducted by the pastor, Rev. A. S. Wolf, and interment made iu the cuietery at the church. Mr. Green had been a suffer er with cancer of the stomach for a long time: and, for years has had his home in the family of Mr. E. A. Horton. A few weeks ago, he walked up to Mr. Schenk's, where he grew worse, and was not able to return to Mr. Ilorton's. David Green was a member of Company F, Seventy-seventy Regiment, P. V. and served a period of forty mouths in- tho army duriug the Civil War. He was twice married both of his "wives preceding him to the grave many years. His first wife was Miss Jennie Harnish, of Rays Cove; aud the second was . Miss Sus in Lockurd, of Wells Valley. The only near relatives surviving are his sisters, Mrs. Joseph Markey, of Loysburg; Mrs Jos. Wilson, of Mapleton; Christina Schenck, of Enid, aud his broth er Timothy, of Seward, Nebraska. Mr. Green was a good, inoffen sive citizen, a consistent member of the U. B. church, and one of the trustees of the same. Need more. . Cupt. C. T. Dixon and grand son, Chester Palmer, were guests of the family of T. K. Palmer la-t Sunday. Isaac 1. Layton and wife spout last Friday night at the home of Kev. Powers. C. M. Dixon and family, of Cliainbursburg, are home to spend the holidays. Mack expects to return on Tuesday. Mrs. Dixon and the girls will stay a few days longer. Some very good ice was harvest ed here last week. Many did not get in a hurry about it, thinking, I suppose, that it is n long time till spring. D. Garland and family spent Christmas with, his father II. L. Garland. P. N. Kunyan and T. R. Palmer were both nursing very had colds last week, but it is hoped they will soon be able to he out again. The annual home gathering for Christmas greetings of the family of T. It. Palmer last Sundaj was, notwithstanding the inclement weather, once more enjoyed by all an unbroken circle. Geo. 15. Evuns and wife spent one day last week with the family of Kev. Powers. Aaron Hess, tho ellicient clerk in Carl Mellott's store, got a fall while at his wor.k one day last week, which laid him up for re pairs a few days. -Eld. Arlie Garland, who has been away about three weeks on a preaching tour in Maryland, came home hist Monday. It is seldom wo have had as good sleighing us that of last week. It lasted until Friday, when it was taken away as quickly as it came. A number of people were caught away from homo last Friday in their sleds und sleighs, ami would have been glad to have had wheels instead of runners. Among them was T. H. Downcs, wlio was all day until dark ou tho road from his homo to McConnellsburg, pull ing in there after dark. So, rath er than bo sccu sledding home on hare ground tho next day, ho thought best to return tho same night. He turned his hack on tho CUy about 10 o'clock and made his way down the Cove as best ho could; but when he came to the mountain tho sled became .very burdensome, und first the sled, und then tho shafts, were aband onod and thrown to tho side of the road. Climbing on his horse he lauded in our village just iu good lime for breakfast with one of our earliest risers. ABOUT PEOPLE YOU KNOW. Snapshots at Their Movements, as They Come and Go. NAMES OH VISITORS AND VISITED Home (or a Vacation, Away (or an Oullng, Trip for Business nr Pleasure. You'll Find it Right Here. Harry E. Huston of Clear Ridge, spout Monday at McConnolls. burg. Dr. Claronco N. Trout, of Red Lion, Pa., spent Christmas in the home ot his mother, Mrs. M. 15. Trout. Miss Nell Daniels, who had been visiting relatives nt Saluvia, returned to her home at this place last week. Mrs. Mae Bair and sister, Ella Mann, of Saluvia, wore among the Christmas shoppers in town Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Vandyke, of Hatboro, Pa., are visiting the latter's mother and sisters sit the Fulton House. Miss Ada Rexroth, tvacher at Newtown, Bucks county, came homo last Saturday for her holi day vacation. Mr. aud Mrs. W. L. Nace and baby Helen Caldwell, of Carlisle, are spending the holidays with friends in this place. Harvey Nelson, son of Johnston Nelson, of Huntsvillo, Ohio, is vis itiug among his relatives and friends in the Cove. Mr. F. E. W. Scott, one of Scranton's popular hotel men, speut Christmas with Jus par ents, II. W. Scott and wife. Miss May Sheets, who is teach ing atGapsville this winter, spent Christmas with her parents, Mr. aud Mrs. John Sheets. Nathan Everts, of Gettysburg, is another of our town boys who could not resist the temptation to come home for Christinas. Mrs. Effie St. Clair, of Wash ington, D. C, is spending two weeks in the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Shinier. Miss Myrtle Sipes of New Cas tle, Pa., came last Saturday to speud the holidays with her par ents, ex-Sherii? aud Mrs. D. V. Sipes. Elmer Sudors, who hps been a resident of tho western part of tho State several years, is ma king his annual visit among his relative i here. Ilary Dawney, the efficient as sessor in Taylor township, was oueof those who called last Thurs day to push their subscription, ahead close to lMOfi. Dr. Georgo M. Robiuson, of Washington, aud Miss Dixof Bal timore, are eujoyiug the holiday season with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Robinson. Hal Trout camo down from Buffalo, N. Y., fast Saturday that he might help to devour a Christ mas turkey with his sister Bess and brother Dan in their old home. The Misses Carrie and Fannie Greathead, teacher's in the schools at Johnstown, Pa., are spending this week at the home of their pareuts, Mr. aud Mrs. George W. Greathead. Jloraco N. Sipes a -graduate of Dickinson College, and at pres ent a student in tho Law Depart ment of that institution, is spong ing his liohday vacation with his parents iu this place. Mr. Moses Hill, agent for the American Lumber Company, call ed at tho "News" office a few minutes' Monday. Mr. UiUV company is in th market for Fultou county timber laud. Tho home of Mr. and Mrs, J. G. Reisner was made bright Christmas by the presence of their daughter Minnie, a Bedford county teacher, and son Ed, a student at Ursin us college. Miss Gertrude Hoke, one of the teachers at' Riddlesburg, came down from the Bedford couuty Teachers' Institute, that she might spend Christmas with her father, G. N. Hoke, who has tcu in poor health for several dzyz.
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