4 INTERESTING PARAGRAPHS Of Local and General Intercut, Gathered at Home or Clipped from our Exchange. A Day with Rev. Chambers. Infancy, y utli, fnllrowii man hood, und old ago uru stops in tho pathway of time, which only a few fellow pilgrims are permitted to take. The inspired w riter says "the days of our years are three score years and ten." Compara tively few men reach this advanc ed age. Nevertheless the golden days of fou- sor re years, are en joyed by some fathers and moth ers. What a picture to survey! January 21th, the undersigned and part of his lamily, by the courtesy of a friend, had tho priv- iilego of spendiug a little while I wit'i our beloved brother, Lewis Chamber s, of 131 Cove Tauuery, j Pa., who has parsed his four score and six years. It m both a CONDCNStD POR HURRIED READERS Fou Salh. I'Vesh Cow, half Jersey bred. Call on Thos. P. (Jarland, Needmore, I 'a. Don't deiay in sending for J. Waters Kussel's (Cliestertown, Md.) catalogue of farms for sale. Margaret Daniels, of Sal u via, was the guest of Mrs. Matilda Akorsat Sideling Hill Saturday aud Sunday. Wantk.J) : Men, women, boys and girls to re; resent McClure's Maga.ino. Good' my. Address I pleasure aud a nrolit to C7 Kast "L'd St., N. Y. City. j with a man of such years,' aud es- Mrs. Harry Dawney and Baby ! pcc.ially one whose life has bwu Tjois, of Hustontown, arc visiting I consecrated to the work of the the former's parents, Abrarn Lord. Kunyan aud wife, in this place, j Hro. Chambers was born m It is nice to live in the mild cli- ! Chester county, Pa., January 121, mate in Maryland. Write J. 18- arKl wa " of 7 children. Waters Kussell, Real Estate : Lte hftS ono brother living in Neb. Broker, Cliestertown, Md. j wl' 1 1 years his jnnior. WANTionatPaul Wagner's Tan- i Thirtr live 'V'ears 11)0 8ub" nery, calf skins, sheep 8kltlS) jeet of this article came to Fulton horso hides and tallow. 9, lOaud I uuuu' wim mmamny, anapiicn. 12 cents paid for beef hides. W a N T K i) Bright, honest young man from McConnellsburg to prepare for paying po ition in tlovernment Mail Service Box one, Cedar liupids, la. 110 Ht. Mrs. Aaron Morgret, of Big Cove Tannery, spirit a day or t wo the first of tho week m the home of her son-iu-la w and daugh ter, Frank Cress and wife, at Thouiastowrj. Holy Communion will be admin istered to the members of St. Paul's congregation ot the Re formed church this corning Sun day at 10:i!0 a. m. Preparatory services on Saturday g.t 2:50 p. tti. Miss Ellie Mellott, daughter of Henry T. Mellott and wife, form ed his tent near the spot ho now occupios, awaiting the bidding of the master. At present he has 3 children, 15 grand -children, and j ) great grand-children living. Af j ter his beloved companion had , completed her earthly pilgrimage i he made his home with his daugh- ter, Mrs. Jacob Pott, who'tender ! ly administers to his needs. , The active ministry of Brother I Chambers covered the greater i part of hrlf a century. During ! that time he served congregations j BUCK VALLEY j at Chattanooga, Tenn ; Laurel, j VVo n liavinK solne reinurUal)ly Del.; Philadelphia, Westchester, ! warm dajs for the time of year, and I Lancaster, Gatchellville, and var- j mud Is quite plenty. 10US parts of Fulto,' county, Pa. I T,"! V'-racted meeting Is to begin in uh! v.iii'isiian enurcn on Tuesday evening of tli is week. Mi s. Martlu True, who has been 111 at the) tho homo of her daughter, Mrs. S. Hetidershot, has recovered enough ORACEY. ChioUeii-l'ox has made its ap pearance in this vicinity. f. F. Johnson aud Erra Cleveu ger are still rawing for Jeremiah lleefuer. Jesse McClalu, who got lis hand very badly injured at the sawmill at Robertsdale, is some what improving. Tho protracted meeting has commenced at Mt. Tabor church. Next Friday i.s groundhog day. Look out for the ground hog. Midi Kerliu from Gracey; Jes se Grove from Kausas, and James Deaver from Wood vale, are visit ing at tho Eastern Shore. Our school is prospering very nicely under the care of Frank M. Haiston. Mrs. A. S. Shaw is somewhat better at this writing. Mrs. Elizabeth Barnettand son Frank are visiting the former's daughter, Mrs. Mary McNeal at Johustowu, Pa. Rev. Wm. M. Hann is visiting friends in this community. District Attorney Geo. B Dan iels lelt Monday fo" Kansas, where he will visit relatives and friouds. It is not probable that he will invest in any gold bricks euroute, as they will soon discov er that George is no Rube. Among those who were guests m the family of J. W. Lake at Pleasant Pidge, during the past week were, E. N. Palmer, of Ev erett; Irene UfvkHismit!;, of Mo Keesport; Etta Ilockensmith, of Andover; Mrs. Laura Mellott and little son Luther, ot Saluvia, and Mrs. Anthony Mellott, ot Sipes Mills. Let Ale Sell You THE JEWELRY. No matter what you want I'll sell you the best at the lowest city prices and send It to you free of charge. Here are a few Specials Gold watches 7 to r0. j Solid gold Signet'ring l.:0 to '.) Silver watches 4.50 to 10. , Solid gold baby rings 7."ctolfl 25 Nickel watches 5 to 11. ; Birthst.ine rings $1 to $C. Stick pins 50c to 5. i Golu watch chains. .! .2 50 to 0 Cuff Links 50c to H. J Gold neck chains ... .l to 7.50. Collar buttons 10c to 1. i Gold lockets 50c to 25. Watch charms 50c to 7 50 Silver tlnmbels 25c to 1. Watch fobs 1 to 5. j Bat pins 35c to 75c. Watch repairing, jewelry repairing. Koinun coloring plating plain fir fancy engraving a specialty, D. C. HART, with F B. WALLE1N, 'Watches that tell the Truth." 405 Itroadway, Camden, X. J. During the war of the rebellioh, he aided his congregation at Lnu rel to build a church, using some material from a structure, erect- Harisonville Store Prices Lantern globes, H cU. Fire Shovels, 4 cts. Files, 10 els Strap Hinges, 4 to 15 cts. Cow Chains, 10 (-ts. Tin Cups, 2 cts. Galvanized oil cans, IS cts. 10-qt. Galvanized water pails, hi cts. 12-qt. Galvaniled water pails, IS cts. 4-qt. F.namelod coffee pots, 25 cts. Horse Brushes, 10 cts. Shoe nails, box, .'! and 5 cts. Horse shoe nails, lb., , 12 cts Knumelcd Wash liusins, to cts. Shoes and Uubber goods at the Table oil cloth, yd., l.i Brooms, 15 t,, "5 Felt Window Shades, 8 White Cloud Toilet Soap. 4 Pkg, Coffee, l.-, Loose Coffee, l:i to 111 Fugle Butter Crackers, H Men's Knit over shirts, lleece lined 4. Overalls. 45 Work Shirts, 40 to 50 Leggins, 40. 50 and 00 Red Key Tobacco, cut, 8 Tin Dippers, 4 Gingham, 5 to 7 right prices. cts. cts. cts. cts. cts. cts. els "ids cts, cts. cts. cts. cts. cts m. H. Hollinshead, Harrisonville, Pa. erly of Saluvia, who has been em- i ed to the worship of God 111 the 1 10 to 1""no b Cumberland. I . . M .. . T .. tl.1 : ployed by the Deshler manufac turing Co., of Deshler, O., the past few years as stenographer, has accepted a position in a bank at Burlington, Colo. There will bo a local institute at MeNaughton's school Friday evening. Questions : 1. Nature; V;lue of; How Taught. 2. School room. Freedom. 3. TheTeachor's Duty to the District Profession. All are invited. Mayo Mellott, teacher. You will find in another column the jewelry advertisement of D. C. Hart, Camden, N. J. Mr. Hart it a former teacher of thi t coun ty, and now a prosperous jewel er in Camden. Any orders plac ed with him will receive prompt and careful attention, aud he will take care of his friends. The seventh local institute of Licning Creek township, was held at Daniels' schoolhouse last Pn day eveuing. It was called to or der by the teacher, Chas. W. Mel lott, who appointed Edgar Hann chairman. A very interesting program prepared by the school was rendered in a way tht did credit to the teacher at.d pupils. Music was furnished by the graphophone owned by Reuben Mellott- The topics were well discussed by the teachers pres ent. Oliver Sipes, Secretary. SHIVES -YAGER. days of the Revolution. In Catch ellsville he organized a congrega tion whicn has renovated and en larged its temple of worship a number ot times. At its lost ren ovation this congregation showed its appreciation of his faithful ef ficient labors in its behalf by adorning its sauctuary with a win Mrs. Laura Hebner still remains In critical condition. We hope for her i recovery. Mrs. Crant. Jones has been visiting relatives in the Valley the past week. Jacob Hamman and wife spent Sat urday and Sunday with the former's sister, Mrs. Frances Fletcher in Bed ford county. Marshal Bishop, who has been in disposed for souiKtlmo on account of Eormer Fullon County leather Weds Accom plished Cambria County Lady. A very pretty wedding was sol emnized last Friday by Rev. Wa ters, who united in marriage Mr. Ben F. Shives and Miss Effle Ya ger. The ceremony was perform ed at the home of the bri le's par ents twomilessouthwestof Johns town, Pa., in the presence of a large number of invited guests, i'fter which the company were in vited to tho dining room that was tastefully decorated and the table laden with good things. The bride was handsomely gowned In silk crepe du chene. She is the accomplished daughter of Mr. aud'Mrs. Daniel Yager, one of the most estimable and well-to-do families of West Taylor. Mr. Shives is a son of Andrew Shives, formerly of this county, and taught school in Thompson town ship: When he first went to Uunbrm county, ho was employ- oy trie Uambria Steel Co. as dow to the memory of its beloved i I'heumatiMii is steadily Improving. Pioneer. Doubtless this was a Mil,:;ilt't McKibhin, after spending ,, 11 , , , ,, u month visiting relatives and friends well deserved honor. Tho eon-, in tll(! wotitpl.n pnrt of the StutBi has gregatiou has manifested, not on- returned home. ly in this particular act, the spirit ! Bertha Hliea, after spending a few of the apostle, Wherein ho sUld, wciks with her brother John und wife "We beseech you, brethren, to ' know them which labor among you, and are over you in tho Lord and admonish you. Andtoesteem them very highly inkve for their work's sake." Though the weight of years has left its impress upon tho body of Bro. Chambers, yet his miud is clear, vigorous,- and stored with happy thoughts and precious truths; his heart is peaceful, hap-' py and joyous with the presence of the never-failing Friend. Blessed be his day, happy bo his uight, aud glorious be his life. A. G. Wolf. at Myersdalei returned home last Sun day. Denton Smith of Piney Grove, Md., spent Saturday night in the home of his daughter, Mrs. Geo. Carson. A HARD LOT of troubles to contend with, spring from a torpid liver and blockaded bowels, unless you awaken them to their proper ac tion with Dr. King's New Life Pilis; the pleasantest and most effective cure for cou&tipatiou. They preveut appendicitis and tone up the system. i'5c at Trout's drug store. time keeper. He now holds a lu- cratjive wsitton a Principal of i the Llanfair Schools, and has re ceived special commendation from (the Board for his services. Mr. and .Mrs. Chives will fe0 to liouse- l.eoping at Levctt, 'a. Workingnten Wanted Single men under 35 years, to do farm ditching 7 months in Wis. 175.00 and board for sat isfactory hands. "Also a faithful man to run steam ditcher." Ed Rkichknhach, Orrville, Ohio. Notice. Notice is hereby given that I will not pay any debts conti acted oy Frank D. Mellott, as he has gone away from my place with out just cause. D. U. Tilt; ax, Pleasant Ridge, Pa. Jan. 15, lOOIi. Gress Mellott. At the Reformed parsonage, McConnellsburg, Pa., Rev. C. M. Smith, on Monday tvening, Janu ary 20, 1900, united in marriage Mr. John A. Cress, of McCon nellsburg, an.i Mis Mary F. Mel ott, of Ayr toAiushif. KN0BSVILLE. We are having a good deal of sick ness in our vicinity. John Brukaker has been having typhoid fever, but is somo better. Klla Tice, who has been home on a few weeks' vacation, returned to Al toona last week. Mrs. K. A. Sharp and daughter Ver da, who have been spending the pust four weeks visiting friends and rela tives In Altoona und Pittsburg, return ed home Tuesday. One of McConnellsburg's most en terprising contractors spent Saturday evening und Sunday in the upper end of tho Cove. D. E. McCIain, Soltnio, Fa. Who has successfully conducted a llardwaw and Furniture Store since 1SSS, having failed somewhat in health has decided to close out bis entire large Stock ot Goods at Cost. Hardware of all kinds, Ranges, Cook and Heating Stoves, Nolls, Glass, Paints. Oil, Fencing Wire, Bar Iron and Water Pipe, Chamber Bulls, Sideboards, Couches, Iron and Wood Beds, Springs, Mu'tresses, Tubles, Chaiis, Carpets und Wall Paper Pr spects were never better for business at this stand than at present and bids fair for increase from now on, us Kooky Ridge coal mines, newly opened up are not far off. Good ener getic business man cun secure line chunce to tuke my business and con tinue ut Sultillo, Pa. I Invite currespoudeuce from un.y one moaning business Respectfully D. K. McCLAIN. McConnellsburg's New Furniture Store. Read this and be convinced that we have in our store the largest stock ot selected FURNITURE and HOUSE HOLD FURNISHINGS that has ever been in this coun ty, and at prices that will suit every body : Iron Beds green, blue and white, 2.:iO, 2.(i;-, :s, $L25, and up. Bed Springs both woven wire, und coil, 82.50, $3.15, and :l.7". Muttresses excelsior, husk, cotton, etc,, $2 K3, :i 10, :t.75 and 4. ,'I-plece Bedroom Suite, itlfi.oO, tl8.f0 to ;)2.7."i. ChilToniers, $10; Hall Bucks, 7: Side Boards, 812 to $20: Fxte'nsion Tables, 8-ft., i.2., 7.(i5; (i-ft., ii4.5': Falling-leaf, .'U5. Dining-room and Kitchen Chuirs, $.'(.75, . $4, $5.75, $(!, $(1.50, $7.80 per set. Rockers, $1.25, An) thinjf you would like to have, and we don't have it in stock or mentioned in the above list, would be ;lad to have you call and select from our catalogue, and have same ordered at once. Thanking you for your past pa tronage, and wishing your future trade, we are, Respectfully yours, Thos. B. Stevens&Son, $1.4"), $1.75, yl.lis, Child's Rock ers anil High Chuirs: Reed Rockers, $1.75, $5.55, $5.75, und $(i.5(). Couches, i.25 to 12; Bed Lounges, ill.'.iK: Cots, $1.50 and fl.7u. Five-piece Purlor Suite, upholstered in Silk Damusk, .fX Stands, 75, !)5, and $1.25. Kusels, 50 und (5e. Mirrors French Plate, H5, fl.ltOuud $5.50. Pictures and Frames, $1 to $1.75 Window Blinds, 10 to 22c. Ten piece Toilet sets, $.'1.25 and $4.15. EAST WATER ST. McCOXNELLSHUUG. ooocxxxoox 00000000000000 Adminisrator's Notice.. Letters of udmlnlHt-utton on the est at of MurtfurtH K. Dnwue.v, lute of Tuylor tovvuliip, b'ulumuomitv- Prt,,tleoeiiNed,buvii!fbeen Kruul ed uy th ItttKistor of WUIh for Kulton oouuty, to lUe Ktihscrlbtt!', whose poHtontue udtlrHH U Hiisumtown. Fulton county. Pa . ! prrHoru who ure Indebted la the tuttd exiuie will pletitse inukH puviuttut, ttud iIiono tmvlnv elttluiMwUl urcKcut thuui to 0. .1. HAUTON, Kit-Oft. AdiuluisiittLyr. Boots Shoes Boys ' and Men 's Boots $1 .50 to $1 .75. Ladies ' Felt Boots $1 25 to $1. 50. Men 's Felt Boots $2. OO to $2.35. Boys ' School Shoes $1 to $2. Men 's Work Shoes $1.25 to $2. Men 's Watsontown high Shoes $5. Ladies' Dress Shoes $ 1 .25 to $2.50. Ladies' Fox-lined Shoes $1.25 to $1. 75. Men 's Work Pants 75c to $1. Men's Corduroy Pants $1.50 to $2.50. Best Linen Corduroys $2.50. Men's Work Coats $1.25 to $2. Men 's and Boys' Sfveaters25c to $3. 25. A full line of General Merchandise always in STOCK. Highest Market price for Butter, Eggs and Poultry, G. J. Mollott, Gem, Pa ooooooooo oooooooooooooo JAYNE'S the standard cough and cold cure for over ' 75 years now comes also in a EXPECTORANT 25c Convenient to carry with you. Uoa't r 2 a be without it. Ask your druggist. blavC lyrf ALMANAC J'kKE. Writ lu I)r D. Jyu & Sun. 1'hiUJ.IUn. MILLINERY. AIRS. A. F. LITTLE'S Big Underselling Store We still have ojfew hats that we will close out at, and below cost. Don't fail to come soon, if you wait too loiijf you will miss great bargains. The winter is lonjf. Come and get a hat at your own price. We have all kinds of Dress Trimmings, We have a few shirt waists Unit were $1.40, now only $1.00. Collars reduced to cost. All shades of Kihhons at cost, Give us a call before goinr elsewhere, if you want to save money. 'Our store is just across the street from the postollice. McConnellsburg, Fo. ROUSS RACKET STORE. Prices For January Tur roofing tis,. roll Hoofing caps lb, Sunny paper ;00 st. ft 48c Hat traps c :t corner files 4-, 5-, and (i-in 3 and 4c H-in. Mat liles 8c No. 1 Diet. lantern 45c. No. 2 Diet, lantern 80c. Dashboard lanterns Il5c 2qt. covered buckets 5c 3 (it. covered buckets S; 4 (jt. covered buckets 10c Lamp j-lobes No. 1 and 2. . . .4 and 5c. ' 10"in- ,lat in,'s 10 and 12c Lantern (IoIhjs No. 1 and 2.. 5 and 8c. j nl-se sho rasps, 12-in liio Horse rasps, 1.1-In. tony 22o Horso rasps, li-In. plan 25c Hand saws .Vic, 75c and $1.55 Compass saw ; )2c Tenon saws 55c Cow chains 15 and Wo Web halters ..15c Mica axle greese 8 and 23c We have a full line of Never-s'.lp horse shoes and calks. Heady to drive. No. 1 per set (i5c; No. 2 per set 7fic; No. 3 per set80c; No. 4 per setHKe; No. 5 per set $1.00. Galvanized tubs No. 1, 40c; No. 2, 4.7c; No. 3, 50c; No. 4, 55c. Mann axes 75 and 90c Trunks $1.85, $l.!io, $2.25, and 2.38 Felt boots 2, $2.20, and $2.50 Horse blankets !ic, tl 25 and tl.CO to $2 50. Plush lap robes $2.45 and $3.23 Table oil cloth 12o yj Felt window shades 8c Oil window shades 20 and 23c Cross cut saws ,fl to $1.35 Wood saw, double frame 48c Curtain poles 8c I ql. tin colfee pot 3 t tin colTee pot 4 qt. tin co (Tee pot 10 qt. tin dish pan 14 qt. tin dish pan 17 qt. tin dish pan 14 qt extra heavy dish pan. .. , 17 qt. extra heavy dish pan '11 qt. extra heavy dish pan. . . Silver steel tea spoons, set. . . , Silver steel table- spoons, set. , Tin cups 1 i;al. tralvuni.ed oil cans l'.lc 5 qt. gran He preserving kettle 23c 8 qt. granite preserving kettle 33c (i qt. blue A white preserving kettle 35c Sqt. blue & white preserving kettle 4,c 10 qt blue & white preserving kettle 55c 3 qt white and blue stew pans 13c 4 qt blue and white stew pans 18c Steel skiltets. 8 and ! 20c Metal skillets ' 24 and 33c Mouse trails, sure catch 3 for 5c ,.12c ,.14c ,10c 10c .14c .17c .25c 2!lc .37c ..tic .12c ..2c Thanking our many friends for tho nice increase in our business the past year We are HULL & BENDER, Proprietors. OPEN LETTER FROM Geo. I. Reisner & Co. To our patrons and the public generally : We have just received the LARGEST LOT OF MEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTHING we have ever bought. The STYLES are Strictly UP-TO-DATE, and the QUALITY and PRICE are strictly all right. We want you to see our suits before youbuy. Our SHOES FOR FALL AND WINTER are now coming in and will be ready for you very soon. These we want you to see. As EARLY AS MAY, we bought our Cotton Blankets, Outings, Flannelettes, Sc., and can say to you that we can sell you these goods AT LEAST 2 CENTS A YARD CHEAPER THAN LAST YEAR, and in some of them more. For early fall serving, we have the goods. ' Very respectfully. G. I. Reisner 1 Co. McConnellsb US'
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