Grandma Shaffer spout Satur day with liev. Llonry Wolf. Uwh Youse and wife 9pent Saturday uiglit aud Sunday at John Shaffer's. V. H. Duffy, at Webster Mills", lust a $ 1 T0 niare last Monday morning with colic. I). L. Grissingor is linproviug ".lie appearance of his residence 1 y the addition of a nice porch. The editor's family greatly en j yed a basket of delicious grapes the gitt of Mrs. G. R Souders, of Ayr township. Communion service at the (ireenhill Presbyterian church, li.'xt Sabbath (150th), at 10:30 a. in. Preparatory service ISatur day, at "2:30 p. ra. Salesman V'antkd to look af ter our interest in Fulton and ad jacent counties. Salary o.1 Com mission. Address Thk Hakvky Oil Co., Cleveland, "O. Waxtek. A good girl to do general housework. Wages a week. Address Rev, Geo. M. Glexx, It 127 3t Chain bersburg, Pa. Geo. C. Melius, who had been confined in the county jail since lust March court, was released Just Saturday evening, and re turned to his home inTaylor town ship. Kllen Lee has resigned the Ex cel -sior school iu Union to wnshipto a wpt a better paying position in Huntingdon county. George Leh man, of Lashley has been elected to succeed Miss Lee at Excelsior. Wanted. For Fulton County. Agent for The Gkeat A. & P. Tea Co. Good inducements and li pay. The Gkeat A. & P. Tea Co. 131111 Ave., H 23 6t Altoona, Pa. Dr W. F. Teeter will be at the Washington House, October 2nd to 0th. Crown and Bridge work. Fillings that save your teeth. Ar ti tic al teeth that look natural and n't to perfection. Painless extrac t:on. Our enterprising grocer, C. E. Goldsmith, is improving his store property by having a nice porti co attachment along the entire front, which covers the sidewalk 'mJ protects his customers from t!)M rain and storm, as they enter his establishment. Gary C. Myers threatens to sue the Mercersburg sell ol board for two years salary as principal of the high school, lie was elect ed for three years. At the end of his hrst term, Prof. J. L. Fina frock was reinstated and now Prof. Myers wants the salary for the remaining two years. When two strong men come to blows, even if they are well match ed, it is not a pleasing sight, but ir the man who gets the worst of it will use DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve, he will look better and feel better in short order. Be sure you get DeWitt's. Good for ev erything a salve is used for, in cluding piles. Sold at Trout's drug store. G. W. Mayhugh and wife, of G roencastle, have been having their own trouble with sickness in their fan ily since last spring. On the th of April their oldest child look typhoid fever. Upon l!,e recovery of that one, two oth ers took it, and last Saturday they were obliged to take the fouahone to a hospitil. Mrs. Mayhugh is Annie, a daughter of Christopher Carbaugh, deceased, of Ayr township. A bath cleauses the skin and i ids the pores of refuse. A bath makes for better fellowship and iti.euship. Not only should the outside of the body be cleansed, but occasional use of a laxative or cathartic opens the bowels and clears the system of effete mat ter. Best for this are DeWitt's Little Early Risers. Pleasant Ut ile pills that do not gripe or sick en. Sold at Trout's drugstore. Mrs. Mamie Anders and her flaughter Mae, who had been vis iting iu town and the Cove, re turned to their home in Martins buig, W. Va., ou Tuesday. Mrs. Auders is a daughter of tne late Charlie Miles, at me time a prom inent business man of this place. It has been several years since Mrs. Acders was here, and the many friends of her girlhood days very much enjoyed her visit. TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY. take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Druggists refund mon ey if it fails to cure. E.W. Grove's iiature is on each box. 25c. Great Offer. Oue of the most popular city weekly newspapers is the Tole do Blade. 1 1 is a large eight page paper, and has a wide cir culation allover the Uuited Stites. Through a special arrangement with the publishers of that pap. r, The Fulton Democrat and the Blade will be sent to any ad dress lor oue year for ouly one dollar. As this offer is good for thirty days only, persons to take advantage of it, should act promptly, as after that time, both papers can only be had at the regular pn.e. No such offer has ever been made to the people of this coun ty, end, of course, cannot hang out long. THOMPSON. The schools in Thompson open ed the 17th, with a large attend ance. Rev. J no. H. Barney preached to a large congregation at Damns cus last Sunday morning, and to crowded houses at Bald Eagle and Antioch in the afternoon aud evening. Miss Ella Pittman and mother, of McConnellsburg, are visiting J. C. Comerer's family. Lem Gordon and wife are visit ing friends in Thompson. A crowd of "rousrh riders" from lower Thompson spent Sun day afternoon at Webster Mills. Wilson Litton and family spent Sunday at Thomas Luton's. A SCIENTiriC WONDER. The cures that staud to its cred it make Bucklen's Arnica Salve a scientific wonder. It cured E. R. Mulford, lecturer fo" the Pa trons ol Husbandry , Waynesboro, Pa., of a distressing case of piles. It heals the worst burns, sores, boils, ulcers, cuts, wounds, chil blains and salt rheum. Only 2"ic at Trout's Drug store. Surprise Parly. The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Hill, of Sideling Hill, gave them quite a pleasant sur prise on the evening of the 18th, inst., it being in honor of their oirthday anniversaries. Mr. and Mrs. Hill are most ex cellent people, aud their neigh bors t'lought this a fitting oppor tunity in which to show their ap praciatiou of this good couple. Supper was served at ten o' clockto more than seventy guests. The following were present : John Lynch, of Massiliou, Ohio, Mrs. Pawl, of Cambria county, Pa.: Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Fisher, Mrs. Nel son Booth. Mrs. Waugh aud children, Mr. and Mrs. George Gray, Mrs. Al fred Mellott and children, Albert Hess, Frank Fisher, Dr. D. F.. Fisher and son, C'has. Hess and wife, Edward Golden and sons, Jacob and Bethuel Powell, Albert Hi.xson and wife, Riley Lynch and family, Mrs. Xora Akers, Opal Sharpe, Geo. Hill and wife, Katharine Kirk, May Akers, Mamie Golden. Annie Bivens, Jessie, Stella, Harry, George, Willie, and Jimmy Gray; Howard Peck, Chas. Golden, Geo. Kirk, Lemuel Hendershot, Archie Fisher, Wilbert and Omer Layton, Os car Bivens, Grover Mellott, Albert Peek, Wesley Heinbaugh, Bertha Gol den, 7.00 Mason, Bolvi, Akers, Mada lene Kirk, Walter, Chester and Willard Palmer, Mabelle Kirk, Stephen Fish er. Goldie Akers. Scott Lynch, Ralph Truax, Cora and Nora Bivens, Lon nie and Xellie Mellott, Hazel and Wal lace Hess, Gayle Fisher, ottie and Shelley Hill. Torture By Savages. "Speaking of the torture to which some of the savage tribes in the Philippines subject their captives, reminds me ot the in tense suffering 1 endured for three months from inflammation of the Kidneys," say 8 W. M. Sher man, of Cushing, Me. "Nothing helped me until I tried Electric Bitters, three bottles of which completely cured me." Cures liver complaint, dyspepsia, blood disorders and malaria; and re stores tne weak and nervous to robust health. Guaranteed at Trout's drug store. Price fiOc. The Telegram (iame. The head of each paper must bear ten letters selected at ran dom by the hostess, each paper bearing the same lotter s. With in a given time, usually five or ten minutes, each must write a tele gram of ton words whose initial letters shall be at the head of the paper. Eor example, given the letters T. T. P. A. W. I. N. R. D. S. one telegram might read : "Take two pellets aconite; wire im mediately no relief. Dr. Snow. " If you want 18c. per lb. tor your butter, 18c. per doz. for eggs, 00c. per bu. for onions, 50c. per bu. for potatoes take them to Huston, at Saltillo. Buy Your Fall Hat from May Johnston, "Vy Sunday Hat" A (iieer expression, truly, but one often refers to one's best lint In this way. 1 want to sell you your hat this Fall. Having bought liberally of new goods, which combining wfth the stock from my former business, and having decided positively to close it all out this fall, you will readily see why my prices will be the lowest in the county this sea son. Making Hats o 3 To Order a specialty. My store is, per haps, not the largest, but the most up-to-date and cheapest In the county. I hope to have YOI'I patron age. MAY JOHNSTON, MeConnellsburij, Pa. VALUABLE MILL PROPERTY M T PRIVATE SALE. Owing to failing health, I have de cided to offer for sale my Mill Proper ty, situated at Webster Mills, Fulton county, Pa. Splendid water power the year round. The mill is one of the best established in tho county, was thoroughly remodeled a year ago, and is equipped with the latest improved Gyrator Machinery for. the roller pro cess. Terms to suit purchaser, call on or address W. II. DUKFY, 0-20 3m. Webster Mills, Pa. VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE. r Situate in Taylor township, on the road leading from Hustontown to the Ilobertsdale market, containing 130 acres: 100 acres cleared, of which about !0 acres are line meadow laud: balance in timber. Good state of cul tivation. Good House, pump at the door. Barn, 4."i.T0. Terms easy. Call on, or address A. .). Fkakimi, I'-'itf. Hustontown, Pa. I Surprise Party. Last Saturday was a day of more than ordinary pleasure to Mrs. James Youse east of town. As it was the sixty-tirst anniver sary of that good lady's birth, her son Lewis and his wife con ceived the idea of giving the moth er a pleasant surprise. The plans j worked to perfection, and Mrs, Youse greatly enjoyed the sur prise. Of course, there was the big dinner for a birthday party without a dinner would be a fail ure; and then there were lots ol gifts to remind her of the loving esteem iu which she was held by her children and friends. Most of the town guests were taken up by our jolly friend John Shaffer in his big farm wagon drawn by tne mules. Among the guests present were Mrs. James Rummel, Mrs. John Suders. Mrs. Adam Grissinger, Mrs, Al Alexander, William Pay lor aud wife, Michael Black and family, L. A. Youseand wife, Mrs. Fred Ulack aud daughter Susie, Mrs. Nick Roettger and daugh ter Ruth, Mrs. Lou Jackson, Mrs. Charlie McCurdy and son, and John Shaffer ana family. A OUAKANTIiliU CIKE HiK PIUS. Itching, blind, bleeding or pro t: uding piles. Druggists refund :;.oney if Pazo Ointment fails to are any case, no matter of how i. dig standing, in 0 to 11 days. :' irst application gives ease and .st. 50c. If your druggisthasn't it send 50c in stamps and it will ..e forwarded post paid by Paris Medicine Co., St. Louis. Mo. HEATH SCHOOL. Business and Shorthand cours es, day and night sessions. N. E. Cor. 13th and Market Streets. Opposite Wanamaker's, Philadel phia, t'a. F. R. Hf.atii, t. Principal, Formerly with Peirce's. Cumberland Valley Trains Leave FortLoud hi at 7.42 a. m., 1147 a. m., 2.43 p m ; Ieavo Mer cersburg at 8.04 a. in., 12 07 p. :n., aud 3.05 p. ra. Arrive at Mercersburg at 7.47 a. m., 10.2b a. no., and 5.53 p. m Loudon, 8.07 a. m., 10. Jrt a. rn., and (i. 13 p. m. Do It Now ! Don't put off until to-morrow what you should buy to-day. Take advantage of our . V Summer Clearing Sale of millinery Kvery hat In stock at sacrifice price. Kcady-to-wear Dross Skirts, Petticoats, Muslin Underwear, (laue Vests, "(Quality as well as cheapness" describes our stock of dress goods. Don't fail to see our assortments. Notions ! Notions ! Gloves, Holts, Corsets, Veilings, Nock-wonr, 1 land-bugs, Hosiery, Braids, Hair Pins, Side 'omits, c, e. Laces, Embroideries, Hanncr Patterns in stock for Ladies, seams allowed on all Banner Patterns. T J. WIENER, Hancock, Md. Host trade prices paid for Kggs ami Poultry. o Jg New Grocery Store I I still take pleasure iu tianouncing to the citizens of McCon nellsburg, and vicinity thafT have opened a new und up-to-date Grocery Store opposite Dickson's Drug Store My stock consists ofa line line of Staple and Fancy Groc eries, Confections, Cigars and Tohaeeoes. I have just received a fresh line of Xutriotouo for Horses, Cattle, Sheep and swine, und !f your slock is not doing right I would ask you to try Nutriotoue. You may bo receiving some advertising matter on Nutriotone and I would ask you to read it carefully. It is guaranteed to build up all stock and keep them in good health. If you are not receiving any advertising matter on Xutrio tone, please drop me a postal card and I will see Unit you receive it regularly. Hoping to receive a share of your pat- ' ronage, I am Yours, for fair dealing, E. R. M'CLAIN. McConnellsburg, Pa. MRS. A. F. Big Underselling Store. Fall and Winter Millinery. T have just returned 00 M0 spent two weeks selecting the latest and most popular sty les of the season. We are now busily engaged in unpack ing boxes, marking, and placing goods on our shelves tor your convenience. In Fall and Winter Millinery, we have IV' la- -nst line on display that was ever placed in our stoiv. W..i wore ve ry careful in order to get the latest styles and best goods for the money. We are now ready lo please one and all. Come in and examine our stock. M'COXNELLSHURG-, 1A. m0 1 1 STEVENS' & RAKER'S Bargain Store. - For First Fall Days We Have The Goods. FALL AND WINTER. I'nderwear coming in at prices that will surprise vou. ( ivershoes, I-ggins and Rubber Goods now on hand at a clean-sweeping price goods that we commenced buying as early as April and May. We have a full line of outing clpth at Sc., a yd,, gingham und cali coes as low as uc. a yd. Muslins, shirtings, seersuckers, llanneletts, at low prices. Men's cords froiu tl. I'l up. . n r rpS iJ" an1 u '"'fn while thev last. We L-rtOO Jrt,XO still have a few do.en tin cans that we are closing out for .IN:. TR ROPE lirst class and L'-V., pads thai we are selling .for from SHELLS! Shells ! size shot lirst class for a box. Crocks trout i to 2 gallon each, prices 4 to 10c. each; 2 gallons 2lc. A full line of groceries that we sell as low as the lowest, and for SIIOKS don't fail to try SteTens A Kaker before you buy. All kinds of couutry produce taken in exchange, wheat, 8'ie: rye, Hoc; oats, :10c; onions, 75c, and country lard lUo. Call and see us. No trouble to show you goods If you don't buy. Respectfully yours, Stevens & Raker, Kaum Fou Kknt. Good two horse farm for rent, Kituate in Belfast township. For further paiticulars, applv to li. W. PtX'K, McUonnellsburj;, Fa. SubtcriVo for the Wews. Misses and Children. All o 0t 100 -.00 00H LITTLE'S 00 from the K astern Cities where iZHi .'--" 1 SUal twine c. lb., rope halters l.'i web halters .'10 and 45c.. I l' to -Id.-. Winchester aud V. M.(J. shells .'i and ;il dram of powder, all Clear Ritlfle, Pa. For tulo b SUiuioale fJro. FRANK ATTORNEY W. 8COTT ALEXANDER, VICE PriCHIDf NT. LEWIS H. WIBLE, PRBSIDKNT. THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF M'COININELLSBURG, PA. Will pay 3 per cent, interest per annum on all time deposits. The liiuilc has increased in business rapidly and it is now ready to share Its earnings with its depositors, thus giving them a sufe invest ment at home. Notice the growth during the first live months busi ness. Total resources at close of business A pill lU.llHMl, $71,333.03; May 24th; $80,711.41; June '23ril. $!MS5.30; July 24th. $101,023.11; August 24th, S1I2.000.00. If you cannot call in person, send your deposits by mail, they will receive prompt attention. riirKc;xjrK i LEWIS H. WIBLE. JNO. P. 5IPE6, dNO A.HCNRY. W. SCOTT ALEXANDER. PETER MORTON. GEO. A. HARRIS. O. L. GRISSINWER. R. M. KENDALL. CHAS. E. BARTON oooooooooooooo ooooooooocoo 888 MIFF I have just received another P. R, R. car ofMifilinbiirg Top Buggies, 3 seated agons, and 2 seated W agons, all have 18 Spokes and riveted rims. All fully guaranteed. t Prices Very Low. Phosphate noiv in for Fall Seed- 8- ing. CLAY Three Springs, P 83 coooocooooooo Prices i m 1 1 fell ;J 00. if - ! .'V UP wzsitfy n Mm !' i , '' '( ;f"ll 1 $ $''''''' )':' f3 v m"""T lii mm 1 ,v;J! J. K. Johnston, McConnellsburg. mfMSimmimil DYSPEPSIA CORE DIGESTS WHAT YOU HAT Ml f WHUINI M C W1TT COUVAUY, LMICAUO. Iit P. LYNCH. MERRIL W. N ACL', CAnuiFH. B. FRANK HF-NRV. JT. CAdHIFH, NO SOLICITOR. LINBURG. Yours for a new Vehicle, PARK, Ooo OOOO ooooooocooooo GUNSI1 -i - t,i GUNS! CUNS Loaded Shells, Slack and Smokeless Powder. Gun Cleanors, Re loading Tools, cleaning rods. Gun Grease. Car tridges all sizes. GUN CLOTHING. The largest stock of jjj Guns in the conn- w the lowest. t ft I'1 ''I 3 'A 16 to! ft t 9i ? AH lor KoUor 10(10 Aliwauw: ami 1!K) Vmir ( uUmlor,
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