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VOLUME 9 McCONNELLSBURG, PA., MARCH 5, 1908. NUMBER 25
LETTER FROM ELLIS SIPES.
Moved to California From Ncedmore
About Three year Ago. Tells of
Climate and Crops.
A little more than three years
ago, when I left Flton county to
try my luck iu California, 1 prom
ised a numbei of my friends to
let tbem know how I liked ray
new home after I had tried the
chauge long enough to form some
opinion.
When I arrived here, I bought
twenty acres of unimproved land
li miles west of Reedley, 1 mile
from King's River, and have been
very busy home building and im
proving it. 1 have planted 924
peach trees, 2680 grape vines
(Mus ;at of Alexander, tho varie
ty from which raisins are made),
a small plat of mixed fruit trees
for family use. I use three acres
of Alfalfa for hay, from which I
cut last season five crops of hay,
making in ail 25 tons. There
raainder I planted orange trees
and berries all have been plant
ed two years, and we are all well
pleased to see how rapidly the
trees and vines are growiug, and
we feel encouraged in our work.
I measured a few peach trees
that were twelve to fourteen feet
in height and one foot in circum
ference at top of ground, Peach
trees do very well, and bear well
here, and at pres?nt the fruit
brings a good price. James A.
Milton, of Reedley, had .three ac
res (327 trees), which yielded 40
tons of green fruit, for which he
received $60 per ton, making a to
tal of IJ12.760, or $920 per acre.
This was the largest yield in the
neighborhood, the average being
about $250 per acre. Our county
(Fresno) produces, three-fourths
of all raisins grown in the United
States. This year the crop in
our county was 60,000 tons, the
market price of .which was $10j
J ior ton, yielding a total value of
6,300,000. The pe.ch crop
dried and green amounted to ov
er $4,000,000; wine and table
grapes to $3,000,000. Table
grapes Tokays, Malagas, and
Emperors that retail in stores
in all eastern cities and towns
for 10 to 15 cents a pound, sell
out of the vineyards for li cent
per pound, and the growers make
money at that, as the yield is six
to twelve tons per acre The
Reedley district cannot be excel
led for production of all kinds of
f rui '", but is not so good for general
farming, as a hot, dry climate re
quires too frequent irrigation to
be profitable.
Reedley is situated on King's
River, a very beautiful stream
six miles west of tha foothills ofi
the Sierra Nevada mountains, 20
miles southeast of Fresno, the
county seat, and connected with
the same by both Southern Pa
cific and Santa Fe railroads, hav
ing live passenger trains each
way daily. It has a population
of 1,100, with a line graded and
high school. Teachers receive
falariesfrom $75 to $100 per
month for terms of eight months,
it has two packing houses, whbh
bought 10,000 tons of raisins and
3,000 tons of dried peaches; also,
apricots, tigs, and a very large
'tonnage of green peaches and ap
ricots, and 200 cars of oranges,
last year We have excellent roads
in this vicinity, and Free Rural
mail delivery.
Prices of land vary greatly.
Good improved orchard land, full
bearing, sells for $4oo to $500 per
acre; unimproved, $75 00 to $15.00
er acre, with water rignt, as we
ave to demand entirely on irriga
tion, the cost of irrigation is 75c
per acre the cheapest rate in the
state, and the best water supply.
We get good supply and can use
our full amount every day in
season. The mountains just
east have an elevation ot 12,000 to
14,000 feet Mount Whitney the
highest mountain in the United
States, is directly east of us and
can be distinctly seen any clear
day although 80 miles distaut.
It is the snow from these
mountains melting in summer
heat that furnish our irrigation
water. Snow is visible all the
time oveu in the hottest day in
midsummer, I can see the snow
from my dining room window
or porch.
On twenty acres of good irri
gated fruit-bearing land with
good care, it will yield a uet in
come of $2,000 to $3,000 per year,
on average; and sometimes muLh
higher; and excepting irrigating
and pruning, will take no more
work than 20 acres of corn. We
also have fine weather to do our
work In no ica and suow. All
t ie w inter we have had is over.
I h lo vent temperature this sea
on was 80 degrees Fabr., and on
ly for a very short time, early in
the niormng. To day's tempera
tare was 64 degrees Fahr. The
waatheris delightful from now
untti the end of June, July ai d
CHURCH DEDICATION.
The New United Brethren Church at Wal
nut Orove Formally Dedicated
on the Twenty-Third, UK.
The beautiful new church at
Walnut Grove was formally dedi
cated on Sunday, February 23d.
The services were conducted by
Presiding Elder J. F. Fulton, of
Johnstown, Pa , assisted by the
local pastor, Rev. Strayer, and
by Rev. J. W. Forrest, of the
Methodist Episcopal church. Al
though the weather was rough
and stormy, a largo congregation
was present, and Mr. Fulton
preached two very able sermons.
The entire cost of the edifice was
$1061, of which about $461 was to
be raised on that day. At the
morning service $200 of that
amount was raised, and in the
evening the remainder, with the
exception of $50 which was as
sumed, was raised The $50 is
unpaid and to be collected by the
trustees, Orlando Wible, (1. B.
Shore, and Daniel Glaeifelter.
The church was then dedicated.
The church is a beautiful struc
ture, and when painted outside,
will be a credit to the community
in which it stands. The kind peo
ple who were instrumental in car
rying the work forward, and to
every one whogt.ve a helping hand
either in money or otherwise, de
serve many thanks. To those
who may no'; have had an oppor
tunity to help, thero is yet a
chance on the $50, and an early
response will b3 appreciated very
much by the trustees.
S
Local Institute.
A local institute was held at
Frehn's School, Springfield town
ship, Huntingdon county, Friday
night, February 21st. Hous-e
called to order by T. E. Huston,
teacher in charge. J. C. Crom
well was appointed president,
who in turn appointed Rosa Ror
ar, secretary.
The institute opened by sing
ing. The audienco was then en
tertained by recitations rendered
by tho school. The question,
"Object of local institutes," was
ably discussed by T. E Huston,
J. C. Cromwell, and Daniel Stains;
followed by recitations and dia
logues. The second question,
"Attention How secured ?" was
taken up, and discussed by J. C
Cromwell, who took the phycho
logical side of the question, and
T. E. Huston, who gave some
practical hints on holding atten
tion, followed by D. Stains, who
held the audience spellbound one
nour on the importance of atten
tion, beginning with the creation
of man and following along the
lines up to the present; further
discussed by Harry Cromwell
and Guy Rorar. Followed by lit
erary work. The last question
"Personality of the teacher," was
opened by T. E Huston, and
further discussed by J. C. Crom
well and Daniel Stains.
The school played a very active
part in the inst'tute, which is a
credit to the school as well as the
teacher.
The citizens of the community
showed their respect for the in
stitute and teacher by their pres
ence and good attention. The in
stitute closed by singing "Ameri
ca." Rosa Rorar, sec.
Albert E. Mellott, Christopher
Trumphour, David Hose, and
Amos Rubeck, composed a spring
wagon load of Franklin county
men who came over to attend the
sale on Albert's old home place
last Saturday.
A ugust are always hot just what
we need for curing our fruit the
temperature ranging from 100 to
110 degrees Fahr, but always
cool at night. One can always
get a good night's rest. As for
sunshine we get it here. Last
season our last rain came April
17th. We had no more until Oc
tober 80th, and only four cloudy
diys. We have had six inches of
rain since October 30th. You
can see that our rainy season is
not bad. I sometimes feel Borry
for my friends in dear old Fulton
when I think of them tramping
around in mud and snow, when
we are having all this delightful
weither here, and if any of y6u
think of changingyour residenoo
I do not think you would go amiss
in transferring to Reedley. while
we, of course, have some disad
vantages, the great Creator has
certainly blessed us bountifully.
I am glad to say that my wile's
health, on account of which I
came here, la Improving, and she
is feeling better than for years.
With kindest regards to all my
old home friends, 1 will close.
G. Ellis Sipes,
Reedley, California.
Route J, Hoy 69.
DEATH RECORD.
The Local Death Rale Has Been Unusual
ly Larue During the Past Week.
Mils. Sahah A. Pittman.
Mrs. Sarah A. Pittman, widow
of the late Jacob S. 1'ittman, died
at her late residence in this place
last Sunday afternoon, aged 73
years, 8 months, and 19 days.
Funeral Tuesday afternoon
conducted by her former pastor,
Rev. Dr. Wm. A. West, of the
Presbyterian church, and inter
ment in the Union cemetery.
About three years ago, Mrs.
Pittman suffered a stroke of ap
oplexy, since which time she lias
been confined to her home. She
had been well as usual until last
Saturday morning, when she
had another stroko, and soon
thereafter sank into unconscious
ness, and this remained until
death came.
Mis. Pittman was a woman of
lovely christian character, and al
though aa invalid a long time,
was patient and pleasant through
it all. She is survived by one
son, Rev. Charles R. Pittman, a
missionary in Persia; Alice, wife
of W. H. McNeil, of Searsboro,
Iowa; and Miss Mary who dur
ing the long illness remained at
home and tenderly cared for her
mother.
Mrs. Pittman 's maiden name
was Kerr, and she is survived by
two sisters; Mary, widow of John
Alexander, Storm Lake, Iowa,
and Elmira, wife of Emanuel
Smith at Gettysburg!
Mas. Elizabeth Knauff.
Mrs. Elizabeth Knauff, wife of
the late Michael Knauff, and
daughter of the latu John
and Margaret Barmont, died at
her late residence in Ayr town
ship of gastritis Feb. 25, 1908,
a.'ei 78 years, 2 months 23 days.
She was the last survivor of all
the old neighbors. She was a
kind neighbor and a loving
mother. To know her was to
love her. She was a member of.
the Reformed church for sixty
three years. She leaves to mourn
her loss. Nine children seven
teen grand children and one great
grand child; Also, two brothers
and one sister, namely, Mrs.
John Lutz, Dallas Ceuter, Iowa;
Mrs. Wm. Hull McConnellsburg,
Miss Mary, Mrs. Martha Mc
Intyre, Mrs. Annie C. Pittman,
Miss Nettie at home; Luther,
Mercersburg; John, Marion;
Daniel, in the Cove, Daniel Bar
mont, Harvard Neb., Henry of
McConnellsburg and Mrs. Mar
tha Lamp of Lenark, 111. Her
funeral was hold Taurpday after
noon. Service conducted by
Rev. J. L. Grove. Text, Philip
pians, ,1; l, Hymns: "Onward
Christian Soldiers". And My
Jesus, I love Thee." Interment
in Union cemetery.
Alexander Skipper.
Alexander Skipper died at his
late home at Harrisouville, Tues
day morning, aged about 75 years.
He had neen in usual health until
Monday morning, when after hav
ing arisen from bed and building
the kitchen fire, was attacked by
a severe pain in the head and soon
thereafter became semi uncon
scious, remaining in a comatose
condition until death came, as be
fore stated.
Mr. Skipper was a member of
the Greenhill Presbyterian
church, and at the time of his
death, one of the trustees ol that
church. He was also a veteran
of the Civil War. He leaves to
mourn their loss twosons and two
daughters, namely, J. Vernon,
ot Tyrone, Pa.; Howard P., of
Waynesboro; Ella, wife of Thom
as Metzler, Harrisonville, and
Lilhe, wife of residing at
Chattanooga, Tenn.
Funeral on Wednesday, con
ducted by Rev. Dr. Wm. A.
West, and interment in the cem
etery at the Presbyterian church
at Greenhill.
MitK. Catherine Cowan.
Mrs. Catharine Cowan, widow
of the late John Cowan, died at
her home in Todd township, on
Friday last, aged 68 years, 4
months and 2L days. The cause
of her death being cancer of the
stomach. Intermeut was made
on Sunday, March I, 1908, in the
cemetery of Bethlehem United
Brethren church. Rev. Henry
Wolf conducting the service.
Mrs. Cowan's maiden name
was Mathias, and she was reared
in Dublin township, this county,
On January 2, 1862, be was mar
ried to John Cowan of same
township. This union existed for
4 ) years, when in 1902 death
claimed the h .is baud. They were
blessed with 8 children; 3 sons,
and 5 daughters, all of whom
survive her.
William, of Foltz, Pa; James, of
Bell wood, Pa.; Albeit, of Speu-
er, la; Lime (Mrs. J. IT. Booth)
Dublin Mills, Pa ; Nettie (Mrs. I.
D. Kyle) Newville, Pa ; Maud
(MrR. Albert Ginger) Mercers
burg, Pa; Annie (Mrs. James
Truax) McConnellsburg; Myrtle, i
single, who made her home with
her mother.
She has also surviving her, 2
brothers and 3 sisters.: William
Mathias, Burnt Cabius; Joseph
Mathias, New York City; Eliza
beth Ramsey, Orbisonia; Eliza
Suider, Blairs Mills; and Rebec
ca Mort, Burnt Cabins Mother
Cowan was converted 24 years
ago, and was a member of Beth
lehem church up to her death,
and died in the faith, prepared
to meet her Cod.
By her departure we lose one
of tho best of mothers, and a
very kind neighbor. H. W.
Andrew J. Shives.
Andrew J. Shives died at his
late home two miles east ot Mer
cersburg, Friday, February 28,
1908, aged 56 years, 8 months,
aud 25 days. The cause of his
death was pneumonia, and he
was rick but a few days. Fun
eral on Monday, and interment
ID the cometery at Mercersburg.
Mr. Shives was married to
Miss Rachel, daughter of Benja
min Truax, who, with nine chil
dren, mourn the loss of husband
and father. The family all live
in Franklin county, except lien
jamin, who is a teacher, and has
a school at Dudley, Pa. Ho
leaves one brother, P. P. Shives,
of McConnellsburg three half
brothers S. C. Peck, of Thomp
son, Dayton Shives of Hancock,
and Frank Shives of Pleasant
Ridge, and two half sisters Mrs.
Lewis Keeler, of Hancock, and
Mrs. Skvles, of Pleasant Ridge.
Joseph A. Shaw.
Joseph A. Shaw, a life long citi
zen of Taylor township, died at
his home Friday, February 0th,
aged 66 years aud 6 days. His
body was interred at the Metho
dist cemetery at Center church
on Sunday.
Mr. Shaw was a victim of con
sumption, with which he suffer
ed for many years. He was twice
married. A number of his chil
dren preceded him to the grave
and he leaves to survive him a
widow, two daughters Myrtle
wife of Albei t King, of Altoona,
and Miss Emma, also of Altoona,
and William and a young daugh
ter at home, the three former
children of his first marriage,
and the latter the only child of
his last wife. '
Mr. Shaw was an inoffensive
citizen, who attended strictly to
his own affairs, and was held in
respect by his neighbors. His
life was spent on the larm where
he died.
William J. Layton.
Mr, William J. Layton died at
his homo in Whips Cove, Thurs
day February 27, 1908, aged 56
years aud 3 months. The funer
al was held on the following Sun
day, services conducted by Rev.
Powers of Need more, and inter
ment was made in the cemetery
at the Whips Cove Christian
church.
Mr. Layton was for many years
a mem ber of the Christian church
and one of the community's most
highly respected citizens.
The bereft widow has the
sympathy of her many friends
j in this severe trial.
Joseph Palmer.
Joseph Palmer died of pneumo
ma at his home near Newton
Uami.ton, Febpuary 28, 1908. He
was born March 24, 1831, and
hence was aged 76 years, 11
mouths and 4 days. He was a
sou of David Palmer, and the old
est son of a family of four, name
ly, Effamy Mann, buried on the
day of Mr. Palmer's death; Thos.
R. and Elijah N. , all of whom have
died within the last 24 years. Mr.
Palmer moved fiom his native
home in Bellast township 15
years ago. He is survived by a
wife and the following children:
James G., of Fairfield, III.; Aman
da (Spangler), of Wells Tanuery,
Pa; Ellen (Sharp), Tyrone, Pa.;
Bennett, Alliance. Nebraska;
Louis and Howard, at Hiawatha,
Kansas; Ed 'aid, John, and Lor
enzo, at home; Louise (Stunkard),
Pittsburg. Two sons, Charles,
buried in Clearfield, and Allison,
buried m Philadelphia, having
passed to the great beyond sever
al year j ago. -
Those from a distance to attend
the tuneral, were Bennett; Mr.
and Mrs. Harry Spangler, Mr.
Cbas. Stunkard, of Pittsburg,
and Prot. B. N Palmer, of Johns
town, Pa. Mr. Palmer was a lov
ing father, tuning an unusual in
terest in his children. He was
an honest upright citizen, carry
ing with him the respect and
esteem of the community in
which be lived. Funeral services
were conducted at his late resi-
DR. REMSBL'RO
Expresses His Views on Questions of In
terest to Fulton County Citizens.
I have been requested by sev
eral farmers toexpiess through
the News my views relative to
the proposed dog law, and of the
present mode of assessments.
in regard to the dog law, I am
free to tay that such a law would
be very obnoxious to many, if not
all, farmers. A good dog is an
almost indispensable adjunct of
the farmer. Lie is the sentry
that sleets with one eye open. A
man pays tax on his dog to-day;
to- night a destructive animal kills
his poultry. The dog takes the
trail of the intruder, follows it in
to the woods there to be shot
down oy some petty official. This
would be tyrannical, and would
be almost enough to make the
farmer take his gun in defense of
his rights. Such a law should
have the seal of condemnation on
it.
As to assessments : I think
that one assessment every four
or five years would be more sat
isfactory to most taxpayers than
an annual assessment. By the
statement published by the com
missioners, I see that the assess
ments last year cost the County
$679.90. This would amount in
three years to $2039.70, which
could be saved to the County by
having the assessments every
'our years instead of every year ,
and would be sufficient to meet
the demands in any case. Auy
person disposing of property
could report the same to the
County Commissioners, and thus
be relieved ol paying the tax.
This would certainly be much
easier and cheaper than the an
nual assessment plan.
These are, briefly, my views.
Being a candidate f r the nom
ination for Representative, this
expression of my views may jeop
ardize my chances to win; but a
man should not be alraid to show
his colors when requested to do
so.
1 shall not be able to make a
thorough canvass of the County,
but will leave the matter to be de
cided by the voters.
A. J. Remsbdko,
Warfordsburg, Pa.
February29th.
For County Commissioner,
8. A. Nesrit.
The votes of Republican!! are solloi
led at the primaries on Apr'l 11th.
Mr. Nesbit's wide experience Id busi
ness and financial alTairs makes him
an exceptionally desirable candidate.
Vute for Nesbit. 3-5-lt.
Baking tins should be washed
as clean as possible with a strong
solution of soda, and then scour
ed with a piece of pumice stone.
This will keep them in excellent
condition. ,
dence by Rev. U. K. Bower of
the Baptist church. His remains
were laid to rest in the cemetery
at Mt. Union.
John Irvin Hammil.
John Irvin Hammil died at his
late home at Kuobsville, Tuesday
evening, March 3, 1908, aged 70
years, 3 months, and 13 days.
Mr. Hammil had been in failing
health for a year or more, but it
was only a few days ago that be
had a serious attack of neuralgia
of the heart, in consequence of
which death resulted. Funeral
at two o'clock this afternoon, aud
interment at Kuobsville.
Besides his widow, he is sur
vived by pine children, namely,
Malissa, wife of Leslie McGov
orn; Sadie, wife ot John Gun
nels; Mollie, wife of Harvey Wi
ble; Maggie, wife of Bert Kelso,
and John, Edward, Daniel,
Charles, and William all of
whom live in this county; except
Charles.
Mr. Hammil was a good citizen
and enjoyed the esteem of many
friends, who sympathise with the
faruUy in their loss of husband
and father.
STRAIT WATKINS.
Fulton County Young Man Wins Brad
dock Bride. Happy Couple Were
in Town Monday.
At the home of the bride's par
ents, Mr. Hvd Mrs. John Wat
kins, in Braddock, Pa., occurred
a quiet wedding last Wednesday
morning, when their pretty and
accomplished daughter, Miss
Elizabeth, became the bride of
Mr. David R. Strait, a native of
Licking Creek township, this
county. The ceremony was per
formed at 9:30 o'clock by the
Rev. Charles Cartwright, pastor
of the Methodist Episcopal
church. An elaborate wedding
breakfast was served after the
ceremony, after which the bridal
couple left for Pittsburg, and ar
rived at the home of the groom's
mother in Licking Creek town
ship on Thursday, where they
remained until Monday, when
they went to Mercersburg to
take the 3 o'clock train for Cham
bersburg. The groom is a general travel
ing agent for the F. B. Dickerson
Publishing Company; and as his
contract with the firm will not
expire until 1910, he says that
his wedding trip will occupy the
space of about two year , as dur
that time he will be engaged visit
ing college towns and he expects
to take his wife with him.
WBL'.S TANNERY.
Mrs. Alice Bevensand Mrs. Al
fred Stunkard spent a day recent
ly at Mrs. M. E. Horton's quilt
ing. Mrs. Geo. Swope, who had
been at tho bedside of her daugh
ter for awhile, returned Monday.
Mrs. Foote and Cora Truax
called on friends one day last
week.
In a recent letter from Miss
Nora Stevens, we get tho follow
ing : "We aro having a blizzard
out here at present- the first this
year. We have had such a lovely
winter, but this takes the cake. 1
am going to toll you something
that sounds lishy, but it is true.
Last night, Feb. 17th, the storm
came up. It both thundered and
lightened, and the wind blew with
great fury it snowed, and in a
half hour the ground was covered
with snow. Did you ever see a
thunder snow storm ?"
Miss Lena Stunkard and broth
er ond sister William aud Mamie,
spent a day last week with their
friends along the mountain.
While G. W. Wilson was cutting
wood tor W. H. Baumgardner, he
made a ii.iss stroke, sinking the
ax into one foot. Dr. Campbell
was compelled to finish cutting
off one toe.
Mrs. Harry Spangler was sum
moned to Mt. Union several days
ago to see her fattier, Joseph Pal
mer, who was quite ill with pneu
monia. Mr. Palmer died last
Saturday morning.
Mr. Decker, of Huntingdon,
who represents the Union Life
Insurance Co., visited A. F. Bak
er last Friday.
Mrs. Elizabeth Brumbaugh, of
Entriken, is visiting her daugh
ter, Mrs. Clell Swoope.
Howard Warsing and Roy
Barnett visited friends in Kob
ertsdale, Saturday.
George A. Wishart, of Chicago,
son of Hon. S. P. Wishart, of this
place, and Miss Margaret Whelen
were married on the 27th, ult.
They are now visiting friends in
Wisconsin, and will not visit his
home folks here until his sister,
Miss Alice returns from India.
Mrs. James Swoope, ot Pitts
burg, is visiting G. W. Swoope
and wife.
Mrs. Speck, of Burnt Cabins,
visited her cousin, Mrs. J. F. Ear
ley, a part of last week.
Mary Elizabeth, infant of Mr.
and Mrs. Jesse Hastings, died
last Saturday.
The Wells District Sabbath
School Association held its annu
al convention in the Pine Grove,
M E. church, Friday, February
28th. The day was very cold and
storm v though representatives
from four of the live schools were
in tho convention.
Prof. William Beery, Held work
er for the Pennsylvania State S.
S. Association, and Rev. Dan
niels, temperance worker for the
County, Drought much help to
the workerB. Among the deli
nite results will be a Teachers
Training Class in the Wells Val
ley, M. E , Pine Grove M. E , and
the Presbyterian Sabbath
Schools.
The following officers were
elected for 1908-9: President,
W. H. Spangler; Vice-President.
Levi Truax; Secretary and Treas
urer, E. A. II or ton; Teachers
Training Superintendent, Robert
Earley; Temperance Superintosi
d jut, Prof, Horace Griffith; Pri
mary Superintendent, Elisabeth
Baker; Home Department, Mrs.
E A. Hortan.
ABOUT PEOPLE YOU KNOW
Snapshots tit Their Comings and doings
Here for a Vacation, or Away
for a ReMful Outing.
NAMES OF VISITORS AND VISITED
Misses Helen Fore and Mabel
Trout are spending a weok in
Pittsburg.
Mrs. C. B. Stevens is visiting
friends in Harrisburg and New
port, Pa.
C. W. Peck, of Philadelphia, is
visiting iu the home of his broth
er, the editor of the News.
Mrs. Geo. W. Reisner left
Tuesday to visit her mother and
sisters in Philadelphia.
Ex-Sheriff D. V. Sipes attend
ed a meeting of turnpike manag
crs at Cham bersburg Monday.
William Swope and wife, of
Pleasant Ridge, spent from Fri
day until Sunday with Mrs. Ditha
Hann, at Wells Tannery.
John Motter, who had been
spending a couple weeks with his
parents near town, returned to
Hollidasburg, Monday.
Mrs. David Stevens and two
children, of Big Cove Tannery,
were interested callers at tho
News office while in town last
Saiurday.
George W. Sipas and wife, his
son-in-law Rowland Sharpe, and
wife, and grand-daughler, Esth
er Sipes, came to town in a sled
last Saturday.
Scott Dickson left yesterday
morning for York county where
ho intends to resume work with
F. M. Taylor's engineering corps
in the service of the State High
way department.
Albert King, formerly of West
Dublin, but during the last eight
years a resident of Altoona, hcld
mg a lucrative job with P. R. R.
Co., spent a few hours in town
last Thursday. He and his wife
were called to this county on ac
count of the death of the latter's
father, Mr. Joseph A. Shaw.
UP IN DLAIR COUNTY.
How Washington and Lincoln's Birthday
was Celebrated in Miss Barbara
Martin's School.
The Tyrone Times iu giving an
account of the way Miss Barbara
Martin in the Cove, celebrated
Washington and Lincoln's birth
day in her school near Tyrone,
says: "A short program consist
ing of patriotic: songs and recita
tions was rendered by the pupils.
The remainder of the time was
spent in social games. A number
of the girls were attired in the
'Martha Washington' gown Miss
Helen beam looked very pretty
as she represented Martha. Clair
Getz, with knee breeches, low
buckled shoes and a cocked hat,
made a very good representation
of "George." "George and Mar
tha" stood under an arch made of
evergreen and draped with bunt
ing, where they received the
guests. Misses Ruth Hamer,
Virginia Getz and Beatrice Wes
ley assisted in receiving. About
three o'clock Miss Martin very
agreeably surprised the school by
requesting everybody to be seat
ed and partake of refreshments,
which consisted of ice cream,
cake and coffee. After having
spent a very pleasant time and
thaukiug their teacher for the
same the pupils went home rejoicing."
QUIETLY MARRIED.
Mr. Harrison Locke and Miss Laura C.
Brubaker Wedded at the Washing
ton House Last Wednesday.
In the parlors of tho Washing
ton House at high noon on Wed
nesday of last week, Rev, C. W.
Bryuer, ol the MethodiBt Epis
copal church of this place, united
in marriage Mr. Harrison Locke,
the popular merchant at Selea,
Huntingdon county, and Miss
Laura C. Brubaker, ot Fort Lit
tleton, this county.
Wednesday afternoon, the
bride and groom drove out to
the home of John M. Kerhu, whose
wife is a sister of Mrs. Locke,
and remained with Mr. Kerlin'a
uaul the next day.
The News extends congratula
tions.
Ha Started.
Spring trade has started with
U8 now, and we are prepared to
give you anything you want In
the hoe of good Tailoring.
Goldsmith Thk Taiuu.
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