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VOLUME 8
MeCONNLLLSUURG,
PA
JULY 25,
1907.
NUMK1-K 45
BIG AUTOMOBILE SHOW.!
SKULL CRUSHED.
Many Persons Attracted to Points Along
the Turnpike, Monday Forenoon to
See the Glidden People.
TOURISTS TANNED BROWN AS INDIANS
The passing of the (Hidden
tourists through this county
Monday, attracted many persons
to points along the turnpike to
witness the unusual parade. Au
tomobile enthusiasts from Hunt
ingdon, Mount Union, Chambers
burg, and other points had come
here Sunday and early Monday
morning to see the big machines
and their many drivers of nation
al repute.
The first machiues to arrive
were the two pilot cars, which left
Bedford Springs at 6:80 and were
hera at 7:45. About an hour lat
er came rolling m, the big path
tinder, and soon thereafter, came
the advance car of the procession.
They continued to come at inter
vals of a few minutes until near
ly noon, and the less fortunate
ones came strangling along until
late in the afternoon.
There were about sixty cars of
the tourists, each car carrying on
an average of four persons.
About a dozen other cirs passed
through with the touriets or dur
ing' the afternoon.
The cars were dust covered,
aud the tourists, many of whom
did not wear any covering on
their heads, were sunburned as
brown as Indians, and they were
carrying away a generous quanti
ty of Pulton county sand in their
hair.
There were very few ladies
among the tourists, and the men
were a j )lly, gentlemanly set of
fellows, who seemed to be enjov
mg the trip immensely. One of
the ladies, however, merits more
than a pissing mention, and that
one is Mrs. John Newton Cuneo,
of Richmond Hills, L I , who was
dnviug the big iili horse power
Kauier entered by her husband.
She was the only woman driv
er on the tour, and the only worn
an who ever drove a car in nation
al tours. She drove a car in the
lour of 1905.
A young man in one of the cars
passing through town, threw out
picture post cards with his ad
dress written thereon and a re
quest "to write," wherever he
saw a bunch of girls. Some of
our girls thought this funny, and
taking the cue, wrote their names
on slips of paper, wrapped the
paper around a small stone to
make the paper carry, and when
they saw a young man to their
likeing, ttung the paper with the
stone into the car. This worked
all right until one young lady who
thought a certain young man in
a car came up to her ideal,
tlung a package to him aud it
missed the young man, who hap
pened to be Mrs. Cuneo's hus
band, and struck Mrs. Cuneo on
the head. Quick as wink, she
stopped her car, but evory girl
looked so innocent, that it was
not possible to locate the one who
threw the package.
This was npt the last nor the
worst experience for Mrs.Ouneo,
however, for as she was driving
her car near the site of the old
U. P. church m Mercersburg
there is a curve in the highway
and Mrs. Cuneo was maintaining
a high speed in order to retain
her prestige, la going around
tin' curve the right rear tire ex
ploded with a loud report. The
car swerved into a telegraph pole
the left axle striking the pole
The car pushed on through a
fence, throwing tlie occupants
out. Fortunately, no one was
hurt, but thd journey of the
plucky little woman, who has
been the wonder of the tourists
wus sadly interrupted. Without
crying over the matter she gatb
ered the machine together, aud
with wrenches in her sturdy
hand, began the task of releasing
the broken axle, which was sent
to a nearby shop, repaired aud
the machiue went speediug ou its
way to overtake the rest of the
Suale DarU, Colored, Met Death Sudden
ly, Last Saturday, on George F.
Mellolts Farm In the Cove.
Susie P. Darts, coloreJ, aged
about IT years, had been liviug
about a year with the family on
George P. Mellott's farm in Ayr
township. Being a good strong
girl, she made herself generally
useful, and last Saturday when
the men in the harvest Held made
a change ot Horses in the reaper
Susie was sent to the barn with
the horses taken out of the ma
chiue. Being accustomed to han
dle horses, nothing more was
thought of it until one of the folks
at the house saw the horses coma
to the barn without any one being
with them. One of the girls at the
house went in search and found
Susie lying in a lane some dis
tance from the barn unconscious.
The men in the Held were notified,
and the unfortunate girl was tak
en to the house, but before readi
ng the house, she died.
Dr. Ro.unson, who is looking
after Dr. Sappington's practice
during the latter's absence, was
called, and upon examination
found that Susie's skuli was
ractured near one of her ears.
Just how she met her death will
prooably never be known. The
lane was stony at the point where
she was found, and the supposi
tiou is, that she was probibly rid
ng fast, and the horse stumbling,
'.mused her to fall to the ground.
There being nothing in the cir
cumstauces to create in the minds
f those present a suspicion of
foul play, it was not considered
necessary to hold an inquest.
SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION.
RECORD OF DEATHS.
EVANGELIST IS CALLED.
LAW PROTECTS MEATS.
ABOUT PEOPLE YOU KNOW
Mr. and Mrs. J. V. Schooley,
of Licking Creek, township were
welcome callers at the News of-
hce Tuesday morning.
for Je
hy Rev.
pary.
Charlie McCurdy, driver of
one of John Sheets's hacks carry-
ng the mail, who had just passed
through the tollgate at this end
of Mercersburg, had a little ex
perience that made him think it
'all day" with him for a short
time. An open gate swung out
nto the turnpike, and while try
ing to drive around this an auto
mobile came spinning along, and
in passing Charlie, ran into his
wagon, wrecking it so badly thot
lie was obliged to go back into
Mercersburg and get another
wagon, in consequence of which,
the mail was about an hour and a
half late reaching McConnells
burg.
This tour is being held under
the auspices of the American Au
tomobile Association, and is in
tendel to demonstrate thepracti
cabihty of automobiles for tour
ing purposes, as well es to afford
an outiug for those taking part in
it. This is the fourth annual
tour. The first, held in 1004
started from New York and fin
ished in St. Louis. The 1905
tour had its start aud finish in
New York. The 1906 started at
Buffalo, ran east th rough the
principal cities in New York,
north along the shores of Lake
Champlain, across the border line
into Canada, east from Montreal
to Quebec, south into Maine, and
finishing at Bretton Woods. The
present tour started from Cleve
land on the 10th of July and ran
to Toledo, 121 miles; the 11th
they went from Toledo to South
Bend, I ml., 1(30 8 miles; 15th,
South Bend to Chicago, 101.1
miles. Spent 18th aud 14th in
Chicago. 15th, Chicago to South
Bc.ud; lUth, South Bend to la
dianapohs, 147.5 toiles; 17th, In
diauapohs to Columbus, O , 174.2
mil.--, I -'ili Columbus to Canton,
151.4 miles; l'Jth, Canton to Pitts-
burg, 99.8 miles; 20th, Pittsburg
to Bedford Springs, 97.2 miles
-'lt at Bodford Springs; 22d,
Bedford Springs to Baltimore,
IHI.X miles; -.set, Baltimore to
Philadelphia, 171.9 miles (the trip
from Baltimore being made
around by Hanover, York, and
Lancaster;; 84th, Philadelphia to
New York City, 08.2 rude mak
Ing a total run of 1,570 mites.
Meeting of Snnday School and Christian
Endeavor Workers- at Pleasant
Grove Christian Church.
IhcS S and ('. B Convention
of tilts Kavs Hill uud S I' V Con
Terence met iu annual session
with the Pleasant Grove Chris
tian Church, June 7th and Hth,
1907. .
Convention called to order by
the President.
Music "All Hail the Power of
Jesus Name."
Devotional services by Rev. A.
'. i. Powers
Music.
Address of Welcome by Miss
Blanche Smith.
Response by P. M. Diehl.
Music.
Roll ot Churches called and
Delegates enrolled.
Music.
Topic "What constitu'es a
good Sunday School V" opened iu
an energetic maimer by Rev.
Chas. Rinehart, f jllowed by A.
G. B. Powers, A. W. May, Mrs.
Christina Mellott, D. W. Jay, and
Jacob K Mellott.
Muse.
Miscellaneous business.
Brother John Cleyenger, of the
M. E. Church, was introduced
and welcomed to the deliberations
of the Convention.
Convention adjourned to meet
at 1:80 p. m.
Benediction by Rev. A. W.
May.
1:80 P. Mi
Music "Our Nation
sus."
Devotional services
Chas. Riuehart.
Music.
R ill called aud absentees noted.
Music.
Topic "A Model Superintend
ent for the 20th Century Sunday
School." Discussed by 17. M.
Barton, A. G. B. Powers, A. W.
May, Rev. Rinehart, John Clev-
enger, and others.
Music.
Topic "The Training of Chil
dren. Discussed by Kev. Kiue
hart, D. W. Jay, A. W. May, Mrs.
U. J. Bennett, A. G. B. Powers,
and E. R. Mellott.
Query box.
The Chairman then appointed
the following committees : Stat-
sties; Harrison Hottentield,
Blanche Smith, and Emory
Broth; Auditing, John Kauff man,
E, R. Mellott, and Rihy Yonker;
Condolence, Rev. Chas. Rinehart,
Job Garland, and J. J. Decker;
Resolutions, F. P. Garland, Ben
jamin Truax, Kev. A. w, May;
Location, David Garland, Adam
Mellott, D. W. Jay; Literature,
A. G. B. Powers, A. M. Bivens,
and Alfred Peck; Program, Rev.
Chas. Rinehart, John E. Williams
and Harrison Bottentield.
Music.
Topic "How Can the Pastor
Promote Co-operation of the Sun
day School and Church ?" Dis
cussed by A. G. B. Powers, A.
W. May, Rev. Rinehart, and J. R.
IiOgue.
Music.
Roll of Churches called for
Christian Eudeavor report.
Recitation "My Mother's
Prayer,'' by Miss Eva Bedford,
Miscellaneous business.
Convention adjourned to meet
at 7:80 p. m.
Benediction by P. P. Garland.
7:80 i. m.
Musio-"I Am Resolved."
Devotional services by A. W.
May.
Music.
Topic "The Importance of the
Christian Eudeavor Society."
Discussed by E. R. Mellott
Musis.
Topic "Ib the Christian En
doavor Society a Mission Socie
tyv" Discussed in a very elo
quent and instructive mauuer by
Rev. Riuehart.
TiieC. E topic, "Temperance, "
was taken up uud opened by the
President, 11. M. Barton, followed
by A. Q, B. Powers, Harrison
Hottentield, Chas. Rinehart and
Jaoob E Mellott
(Coutlniinl on aire four )
James M. Brant, a Former Fulton Cuun
ty Teacher Dies In Illinois.
Rev.
For
J. C. CONRAD'S WIFE, .CHAMKERSBVi.
JAMBS MARTIN BRANT.
James Martin Brant was born
at West Dublin this county, Get.
1, 1869, and died at his home in
Columbus, III,, July 4, 1907.
Mr. Brant was the sixth child
of Conrad and Mary Hrant. He
became a teacher in the common
chooll at th : age of sixteen, fol
lowed this vocation for nh-e; years,
and later attauded Business Col
lege at Williamsport, Pa.
Pebruary 27, 1888, he was unit
ed in marriage to Miss Virginia
Wooller, of Port Littleton, a sis
ter of Postmaster S. B. Wool let
of this place. To this union were
born two children, Floyd E. and
Lenora, the latter dying in infan
cy. His wife died iu 10, and
Floyd E., in 1890.
Iu 1889 he went to Illinois and
in the same yerr went to tlolden,
Missouri, where he engaged in
business for four years. He then
returned to Pouutain Green, III.
He was again united in mar
riage to Miss Eva M. McClaughry
in 1895. To this union were born
three children- oue daughter aud
two sons, the daughter dyiug at
birth.
Mr. Brant and family moved
to Columbus, III. in 1898, where
they engaged in farming and ho
tel keeping. No one know him
but to respect him. Mr Hraut
was a very fiithful member of
the M. E. church. The cause ol
his death was peritonitis, his
sickness was short. He leaves to
mourn his loss a beloved wife,
two sons, Harvey M., aud Charles
H., five sisters and three broth
ers. One sister and two broth
ers having preceded him to the
better land.
He was a member of the M. W.
A., this order assisting in the
services at the grave. The floral
offerings were many and beauti
ful. MRS. CONRAD,
Mrs. Bessie Conrad, wife of J.
Clarence Conrad died at her home
in Chambersburg last Saturday
evening of puerpal fever following
the birth of a child. Her remains
were taken to the home of her
parents in Waynesboro, from
which the funeral took place
Tuesday forenoon. Mrs. ConrRcl
was in her twentieth year. Be
sides her tiusband and infant
child, she is survived by her par
euts and five sisters aud a broth
er all residing at Waynesboro.
The husband is a son of J. J, Con
rad of Ayr township.
MRS. STRAIT.
Angeline Strait, widow of the
late Jackson Strait, died at her
home, or what is known as the
Old Strait Homestead, at il o'clock
Tuesday morning of last week.
Mrs. Strait had been in poor
health from the first ot May, hav
ing had a severe attack of pneu
monia from which she never ful
ly recovered, and which, along
with other ailmeuts, was the
cause of death.
Mrs, Strait was a daughter of
Jacob P. Dishong, of Johnstown,
Pa. Her mother having died
when she was but 7 years of age,
she was taken into the Strait fam
ily, in which she lived until mar
ried to Jacksoh iu the fall of 1875
they, together, still living on
the old homopluce happily, until
the spring of 1906, when ho died
- just fifteen months to the very
day before the death of his wife.
She was aged 50 years and 20
days, and leaves to mourn their
loss, four child nm, Mary Linda,
wifeofUrner Truax; Fanny R.,
Daily J., and Geo. R., at home;
also, a step mother, Mrs. Rebec
ca Dishong, or Johnstown, Pa.;
one sister, Mrs. Panny Steven
sou; oue half sister, Mrs. David
Constable, and one half brother.
Sylvester J. Dishong- all of
Johnstown; alio, two grandohil
dren, Elmer J. and Helen P. Tru
ax.
Kicman Comes To This Preshy Dealers Must Keep Tlicir Stock
tery First of October Sale Under Screens.
The Rev. A. II Iliomnu has no State Dairy aud Pood Commis
i cepted a call U) be evangelist to ; si mer Poust last Thursday laid
the Carlisle Presbytery. The call , down new rules under the new
I was extended by the IteV GeoTge ! pure food law, especially relative
Waynesboro, and the ! to fish aud moats offered fer sale
Pultjn, Waynesboro, and
committee of which lie is chair
man. The Rev. Mr. Uiemnjn is
i expected to begin his duties Oc
tober 1. His headquarters will
be at HamsburgT He is now the
missionary of tlu Tndiau'aSyni d,
With headquarters at Columbus,
O. He is said to be a very able
aud successful worker in rais
siouary and evangelistic work.
This adjunct to the Carlisle
Presbvter.y was decided upon at
congregational meetings held In
Chambersburg, Carlisle, Harris
burg, aud other leading points in
the bouud of tlio Presbytery,
some weeks ago, and told of here
in at the time. The particular
work ot the evangelist will be to
visit the various charges and as
sist the local pastors in arousing
luterest in the work, also to sup
ply temporary vacancies where
occasion requires. The scheme
has been iu operation in Philadel
phia aud nas been found to effect
the most gratifying results.
The evaugehst's salary will be
ifuOO per anuum, and this will be
made up by assessments on the
various charges of the Presby
tery. The plan is quite new in
this part of the vineyard and its
application will bo observed with
interest.
in summer. All such food must
be covered aud protected from
lluis aud insects by scroons.
Any meat or fish kept for sale
in any other manner will be held
to be a violation of the law, This
will be the first time such re
quircmeuts have been laid down
for the sale of such provisions.
The commission toward prevent
ing possible illness.
The lard requirements are that
any foreigu substances will bo
considered an adulteration. As
to fruit arid nut ice cream, they
must be true to name, no matter
wheiher fresh or canned fruit or
nuts are used, and must contain
not iess thau 10 per cent, butter
fat, together with sugar, eggs
and a small amount of gelatine,
not exceeding three ouueus to ten
gallons of cream.
Borough Teachers.
On Saturday evening last, the
McConnel'sburg Schrol Board
elected the following teachers :
Prof. J. Emery Thomas- High
Supervising Principal.
Fannio H. Greathead Gram
mar. Gertrude Hoke -Intermediate,
Nora O. Fisher E'rimary.
The salary of the Principal was
fixed at 855.00, and the other
teachors at $50.00, the minimum
salary fixed by law. Term sev
en months.
Snapshots at Tocir'Comlnir and froinfcs
Here for a Vacation, or Away
for a Restful'Outing.
NAMES OF VISITORS AND VISITED
Mrs. Strait, haviug united with
the Christian church about 85
years ago, she died in the taith in
which she lived. Funeral on
Thursday at the Sideling Hill
Christian church, conducted by
Rev. Poor. Text "Weep not for
me."
MRS. HOLt.KH
Mrs. Cora J. Boiler, better
known among the teachers c f this
county as Cora Decker, daugh
ter of Johu aud Eliza Decker,
formerly of Union township, died
in Woodsborough, York county,
Pa., July 9, 1907, aged 29 years
and 7 days. Interment in tho
cemetery at Warl'ordsburg, and
funeral services conducted by
Rev. Dr. Thompson, pastor of the
Presbyterian church at Warfords
burg. Mrs. Bofler was an excellent
young woman, aud her surviving
husband, Clarence J. Boiler, and
two small children have the sym
pathy of a large number of
friends.
C. VVADK SOUDKHS.
C. W. Souders, son ot A. V. B.
and Maggie Souders, died at his
home near Big Cove Tannery,
Monday evening, July 15, 1907,
aged 27 years, 7 months aud 39
days, after an illnoss of IS years.
He was a bright young man, aud
was everybody's friend. When
asked how he was, ho always an
swerod "I am all right. ,r He was
a true believer in God's Word.
The funeral services were con
ducted by Ins pastor, Rev. Capt.
A. Dotterman, or the Salvation
Armychut"h, His remains were
laid to rest iu tho Ur iou cemetery.
He is survived by a father and
mother, four brothers and four
sisters, namely, Bertie L., of
Warfordsburg; Ira R , Paw Paw,
W. Va ; Clyde, Mercersburg;
Robert S., Germantown, Md.;
Samautha Gordon, Webster Mills;
Selusta CordeH, Smithbu.-g, Md.;
Flora Mosser, Mercersburg, aud
Rose Mill, HariCK:k, Md.
Rosie Fcgley Writes From Ohio.
Having resided at Cumberland,
Md.. two years, 1 came to Ohio
last Pebruary. At first 1 was
much disappointed in the coun
try, for the mud was "something
tierce," but when spring opened
up, I found the place very delight
ful. The roads are "line as silk,"
cim pared with Ihfl roads down
about Needmoie, and one can
drive ten miles an hour uud not
half try.
There is quite a contingent of
Fulton county people iu northern
Ohio, aud I have met nearly all of
them since I came, and find them
aH prosperous a id contented.
I was at Green Springs on the
tenth of June. Groen Springs is
a popular summer resort, and
many persons go there every
year to spend tiie summer. I had
a very erjoyable trip recently.
On the 9th inst, I went by rail
from Tiffin to Sandusky, where I
boarded the steamer, R. B. Hays
and went across the bay to Ce
dar Point, getting there in good
time for dinner. The beach at
that place on Like Erie is finefcr
bathing; md as Cedar Point is
another of Ohio's summer resorts,
I found a large number of sum
mer visitors thoro. After a li ve
ly ride on the lagoon, I had sup
per and .eturnod to Sandusky,
reaching my home in Tiffin at ten
o'clock.
I am plaunmg to take a little
trip in a few weeks to Winds
Canada. I think it does one good
to get around and see something
of the world.
(Miss Pegley is a daughter of
Emanuel Pegley, near Needmore.
Ed )
Kicked By a Horse.
James H. Truax, tonaut farmer
on the Patterson farm, south ol
town, was kicked by a horse last
Saturdav aud is at present taking
an entorcou summer vacation.
The horse that did the mischief,
kicked at another horse, aud
James happeued to bo noar
enough to receive the shock,
which fractured one of his ribs
just below the heart.
A thing is never so bad but
what it might be worse, and
James is cougralulatiug hiui.se.il
thrt the kick was not two inches
higher, which would have been
directly over his heart; for if that-
had been the case, we would uow,
in this write up, be giving Jim's
age, and telling our readers about
his many admirable qualities.
Sale Of School Bonds.
On Saturday, July 27th, at 2 o
does p. m., tho McCouncllsbuig
Softool Hoard will offer at public
sale, iu front of the office of tho
Secretary, sixty-tivesohool bonds.
Denomination- $100.00. Interest
at B per cent, payable semi-annually.
L. U. WaiLtc,
Secretary.
Reed Ray, of Everett, is spend
ing his vacation at his home in
this place.
County Auditor and M s. 1). If.
Myers, of Knobsville, wore Mc
Oonnellsburg visitors Monday.
Max Irwin is homo from Phila
delphia spending Ins summer va
cation with his parents, Mr. and
Mrs. J. A. Irwin.
Prof, and Mrs. Pinery Thomas
and their little daughter Mildred
are visiting friends in Franklin
county this week.
Miss Mary Hokeof this place,
left yesterday morning for a visit
in the home of Dr. and Mrs. J. R.
Hunter iu Lewistown.
Misses Zoe Mason, and Alice
Hays, of this place, drove down
t Hancock, Md., Monday, for a
few days visit with friends.
Dr. and Mrs. D. A. Hill of Port
Littleton, were among those in
tows Monday, viewing the A. A.
A. tourists passing through.
Miss Kathryn Cook lias been
the guest of Miss Janet Zacharias
at the latter's home in Chambers
burg, during the past week.
Mr. and Mrs. J K. Vaudyke of
Philadelphia are visiting the lat
ter's mother, sisters' and broth
er, the Rcxroths at tho Fulton
House.
Mr. and Mrs. A. O. Griffith, of
Wells Tannery, were the guests
of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Schetrompf
several days during the past
w iek. Everett Press.
Mr. aud Mrs. Prauk B. Mc
Douald, of Chambersburg, are
visiting the latter's mother Mrs.
Susan E Kumel, and sister Mrs.
Andrew Rotz, and other friends
here.
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Spath, of
Carlisle, and their sou Dr. George
Spath, of New York City, are the
guests this week of Mrs. Spath's
brother, Leonard Hohman, of this
place.
Mr. and Mrs. A. V. B. Soudet s
wish, through the columns of the
News to thank their friends and
neighbors for their kindness dur
ing the illnoss and death of their
son Wado.
Mrs. Tern pie Keyser of Cham
bersburg, spent several days
during the past week in this place.
Mrs. Keyser was formerly Miss
Tern pie Wilt and has many
lricnds in MeOonneilsburg.
W. W. Palmer, of Conncllsville,
and brother Orville Palmer, Mc
U'oesport, who have boon visiting
their mother, Mrs. Martha PaS
mer, of Sipes Mill, came up to
town iu their auto Monday morn
ing. In l espouse to a telegram re
ceived last Thursday, R. Holmes
Thompson departed on Friday for
Tyrone, Pa., where ho has receiv
ed a permanent clerkship in the
postot'tice at that place, atid at a
salury that is all right, too.
Editor A. S. Welsh of the
Mouut Union Tunes, accompan
ied by his wife aud son Charles,
and Rob't. O. Johnson, caniu
across from Mount Union Mon
day morning lu Mr. Welsh's au
tomobile to see the Ghdde'u Tour
pass through MeOonneilsburg.
Misses Joanna Morton aud
Mazie Mellott, of McConnells
burg, were visiting friends in
Belfast a few days this week,
They were accompanied home by
Miss Florida Cleveager of Wash
ington, D. O. who will spend some
limo in the home cf her uncle and
aunt, Mr. aud Mrs. Peter Mo,
tou. 0 t.
Thomas S. Sipes, of Sax ton,
came down U Everett on the train
Saturday tvoning, and Sunday
morning made the trip across the
mountains ou his bike, reaching
his uncle David's iu time for din
ner. He started on his return
trip Tuesday. Tom is not much
Stuck ou the pike ucruss Sideling
Hilt for a pleasure trip on a wheel,