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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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