VOLUME 9 McCONNELLSBUKG, PA., MAY H, 1008. NUMHLR 32 HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES. Rev. Bryner Preached Baccalaureate Ser mon in Presbyterian Church Last Sunday Evening. COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES TO-NIGHT With the Commencement exer cises in the Court House to night there will be added to the roll of members of the alumni of the McConnellsburg High School, the nam -s of eight voung persons who have waited three long years and worked patiently and well for the coveted parchment, which will show to the world thvt they have "finished their first lesson." The High School was organized in 1897, and the first class com prising five members, namely, Olive and Bessie Grissi.iger, Irv le Hull. James H. Kendall, and Morse Sloan, were graduated in 1898. To those five, have since been added eighty-two others, making a total of eighty-seven graduates in the ten years. Durine the past six years Prof. Emory Thomas has been princi pal, and the work done has been exceptionally thoro. The baccalaureate Bermon was preached in the Presbyterian hurch last Sunday evening by Rev. C. W. Bryner, of the Metho dist Episcopal church. A half an hotr before the time for the ser vices to begiu, the large audience room was so packed that it was with difficulty that any more could get In, The school and the directors were seated in the mid die blocks in front. The altar was tastefully decorated, and the choir was made up of representa tives of the various choirs of the town. An anthem by the full choir; a trio by Misses Emily Greathead, Gertrude Sipes, and Kathryn Cook; and a quartette by Mrs. Geo. W. Reisner, Mrs. C l. Spangler, Miss Gertrude Sipes.and Miss Emily Greathead) were exceptionally well rendered and greatly enjoyed by the large audience. Tht theme of Mr. Bryuer's ser mon was : '"The Value of a Defin ite Aim in Life," suggested by II Kings 9:24 "And Jehu drew a bow with hi i full strength." While Mr. Bryner maktn no at tempt at oratorical flourish, he, in his quiet way, possesses the power of holding the wide-awake attention of his audience from start to finish. His sermons are always intensely practical, and are prepared with that care that makes his flow of well chosen sentences as smooth as a rubber tire buggy oa a new State road. At the close of his discourse, which occupied thirty minutes, he asked the graduating class to stand, when ho delivered to them the following personal address : ADDKESS TO THE CLASS. I want to congratulate you, the members of the Class of 1908, on the degree of success which you have achieved in having success fully completed the course of study required of the graduates of our High School. Your education thus far, as your motto, "Thus ends our first lesson," would indicate, is only the foundation upon which shall be based all future attainment. I want to congratulate you, espe cially, upon the fact that you are entering upon life's duties at this period in the world's history. This is the best age, and this is the best epoch in that age, the world has ever seen. There nev er was a better time for you to do your best. Value the opportuni ty you have. Remember that in this land and age, nothing is lm possiole to the youug roan or the young woman, if he or she is will Ingtopay the price. And the pneo of success in any calling of life, is toil and sweat and strug gle. Anyone can do the easy things in this world's work; but it takes manhood and womanhood with brain, brawn and stick to it iveuess to accomplish the difficult tasks. Tho foot of the ladder is cowded, but there's plenty of DESTROYED BV FIRE. Denton P. Gallaher'g Barn, near Burnt Cabins.Burned Last Saturday Night, Together with Live Stock. The barn on the Lazarus Yet ter farm near Burnt Cabins, now owned by Denton B. Gallahor, was totally destroyed by tire last Saturday night. The destruc tive element had gained such headway before it was discover ed, that it was impossible to save much ot the contents, in conse quence of which one horse, and three calves were burned to death, and another a three year old colt belonging t Guy Mills, was so badly burned as to make it practically valueless. In addi tion to this much Mr. Gallaher's farming machinery was burned, as well as all of John Peterson's farm machinery; for after Mr. Peterson's barn burned last threshing time, he store' his machinery in Mr. Gallaher's barn. The origin of the fire is unknown. GLIDDEN TOURISTS AGAIN. ANOTHER VETERAN GONE. ROBBERS' BOLD ATTEMPT. Will Pass Through McConnnellsburg on Way from Bedford to Harrisburg, Monday, July Thirteenth. PATHFINDERS HERE LAST THURSDAY. Michael Lehman Passed Peacefully Hi- Final Rest Monday Evening After Lingering Illness. to The Gale Family, Near Warfordsburg, in Bethel Township, Attacked Last Wednesday Night. MRS. McDONOUGH, TUESDAY MORNING. room at the top. The difference between Success and Failure, is the difference between hard work and indolence, drudgery and ease, perseverance and fickleness. George Washington became pres ident ot these United States bo cause he had spent much time and energy in preparation, and ho was the best qualified man for the position at the time. A bra ham Lincoln was Called to the of fice of the chief magistracy of this nation at the most critical moment in its history, s imply because he had bceu getting, ready for years for tint very po sition; and when the opportunity came, ho stepped up and took his place. And you, too, will till just the position in lite for which you are qualified at the time the oppor tunity presents itself. Here are two young men of our town of equal natural ability: The spare moments of the one are spent in preparation for life's work. He applies himself to all needful duties and tasks it mat ters not how distasteful they may be to him. He is industrious, diligent, painstaking, persever ing, persistent. The other is b lover of ease. His spare mo ments are spent on tho street, or in some loafer's retreat. He does not see the importance and neces sity of toil and drudgery. He is tickle, idle, inconstant, indolent. An opportunity presents itself. A desirable position is open. A teller is needed in one of our banks; or a clerk, in our leading store. Both youug men apply for the position Which one will the teacher recommend ? Which one will the bank directors and cashier, or the merchant, prefer? That is a question that is easily answered. Each may decide it for himself. Let me repeat my statement: You will fill just the position in life lor which you are qualified at the time the oppor tunity presents itself. The world needs you. In it you will find a place worthy your highest effort and ambition. Be thoughtful, earnest, nidus trious, manly, womanly. Be full of the idea that there is some thing to do which you can do bet ter than any one else. Seek and tiud that work and do it. Put in to it the energy of your life. Leirn to feel your need of Divine guidance. Read the old Bock. Seek its inside meaning. Kind in it the guide of your life. Help all those with whom you come in coniact. Leave the world better because you wore In it; and in the end, you will hv.ar the grand plaudit, "Well done." The Commencement exercises in the Court House as outhued in the News last week, have been prepared wuh much care, aud those who want a soat would do well to go in time. In additiou to the literary part of the exer- cises, the music promise to be unusually good. The (Midden tour pathtinding party in a six cylinder Premier touring car arrived hero from Bedford last Thursday evening and spout the night at the Kultou House. Leaving Buffalo, N. Y.. on the Friday preceding, the party con sisting of Dai EL Lowis, of Buffa lo, secretary of the American Automobile Association touring board; Leon Myron Bradley, of New York, publicity agent; N Lazarnick, of New York, official photographer, aud Rav McNa uiara, of the Premier factory, driver of the car, the pathfinders made the first day's station at Cambridge Springs. Oa the second day of the tour the route will lead from Cambridge Springs to Pittsburg and on the third day from Pittsburg to Bedford Springs. On he fourth day the ruu will be made from Bedford to Uarrisburg, passiug through McConnellsburg during the fore noou of Monday July 18th, The tour will last about twelve or fifteen days ami 2,000 miles will be covered. The route will lead over the most beautiful coun try evei attempted on a Glidden run. Also it will be the longest and stillest test for automobiles ever attempted in a contest in this country. Mr. Dradley re ported the roads during tho first live days to bo in pcor condition but said tho trip from Bedford to McConnellsburg. was a pleasure, Krom Harrisburg the route will lead to Reading, Alleatown and Easton and theuco to Milford, where the next night control will be established. This route is taken in order to cut out New Jersey, which all motorists are now avoiding on account of the absurd automobile laws which re cently were passed. From Mil ford the route will lead to Albany and thence around New York and back among the Berk shires aud White Mountains, ending ai Saratoga, on J uly 24. 1 he Glidden tourists passed through this place last year on the 22nd of July, aud attracted much attention. Their trip this year eastward from Pittsburg will cover a different route with the exception of the road from Bedford to the Forks of the Pike east of McConnellsburg. A Bride Entertained. On Friday, the 24th, ult , Mrs August Soffel, of Pittsburg, was hostess at a very handsomely ap pointed shower and reception, given in honor of the bride, Miss Laura Palmer, daughter of Mrs. Hattie and the late T. J. Palmer, of Harrisonville, Pa. Many hand some and costly gifts of silver, cut glass, china, and liuen, were received by the bride. homo of the guests present were, Mrs. Wm. Dixon and daugh ter Helen; Abram Mellott and wife, John Huber and wife (nee Miss Nannie Sipes), F. C. Mum ma, wife and son Douley, and sev eral tri.ined nurses from McKeos port Hospital, of which school the bride was a graduate; Miss Margaret Cleveuger, and Dr, Au gust Soffel, wife and two sons, Joseph aud Howard. All spent a happy eveuing. When departing they wished the happy couple a long and prosper ous wedding journey. On the 20th of April, Mrs F. C. Mummaand Mrs. John ffubor eulertaiued Miss Laura Palmer and Dr. Herbert Arthur at a din nor given in their houor. Charlie Kelly, of Chambers, burg, spent the time from Satur day until Monday with his par ents, Mr. and Mrs. Cyrus Kelly, ou South First street, tie was accompanied back to Chambers burg by his mother, who will spend a couple weeks with rela tives and friends in that plaoe. MioHAEt, Lehman. Michael Lehman, one of McCon nellsourg's oldest and most high ly respected citizens, died at his late home nrrthwest corner First and Walnut street, Monday oven mg at the advanced age of 80 years, 2 months, and 23 days. Funeral Wednesday afternoon, luterment in the graveyard at the Lutheran church, and ser mon in the Lutheran church by his pastor, Rev. J. C Fassold. Mr. Lehman was born of Ger man parentage, near Needmore, this county, aud now but oi.e member of the family survives, namely, Leah, wife of John Kauff man, Altoona, Pa. In 18.")!! Mr. Lehman was unit ed in marriage to Miss Susan Speece, of McCounollsburg, who died about nine years a, o. Three children survive: Louisa, widow of the late Hanson Jackson: Catherine, wile of P. Fred Black, and Eva, wife of Nicholas H Uoettger all living in this place. There are twelve grandchildren. Sixty years ago, Mr. Lehman identified himself with the Luth eran church, and from that time until the day of his death he was a most faithful and devout mem ber. For many years he was a member of the Lutheran choir, and as long as his health would permit, he was regular in his at tendance at all its services. Mr. Lehman was a veteran ot the Civil War, being a member of Co. F. Fifty-Sixth Regiment, P. V., and serving with Jacob Clev eogor, John aud Jacob Fox, the late Thomas Humbert and others. He was mustered out of service in December 18(55. John N. Taylou. John N. Taylor died at the home of his parents, James and Agnes Sharp Taylor, three miles north of Harrisonville, Thursday, May, 7, 1908, aged 22 years and Q months. While he had been in failing health for several months, his last sickness covered a period of sixty days, and the immediate cause of his death was acute diabetes. Funeral on the following Sat urday and interment in theceme tery at the Sideling Hill Chris tian church. John did not profess religion, but as he was praying and call lug upon the Lord, when delirium and death put au end to his grent sufferings, we sincerely hope and trust that all is well with his soul. He leaves to mourn his loss, a fa ther, mother, one brother, and one sister Orville, at home, and Ocey, of S.iltillo, Pa. Funeral services were conduct ed by Rev. Henry Wolf, assisted by Edward Croft. W. Mus. Jas. A. McDonouoh. The miry friends of Minnie Maye, wife of Jas. A McDonough, Democratic nominee for Assem bly, were greatly shocked to learn of her serious illness, and later of her death, at her home at New Grenada. To Mr. and Mrs. Mc: Donough on last Wednesday was born a flue big son, and their hearts were gladdened by that joy that comes with the first child. But, aias! lu a few hours thereafter, the mother begins to show symptoms of iliuess that rapidly developed into peritonitis; and while everything is done for her that human skill can devise, grim death cmio into the home on Tuesday morning and caught away the spirit of the young mother aud wile. The funeral will take place this afternoon couducted by Rev. W. Sheaffer of the M. E. church, assisted by Rev. Floegel, of Three Springs. Interment will be made in the cemetery at Bethel church and Rev. Shatter will preach the ser in . m in the church. Mrs. McDonough was a daugh- HEROISM OF JOHN McCULLOUGH. The Gale family, one of the oldest and best known in the lower end of the County, reside on thoir farm about two miles south of Warfordsburg. The family is composed of William Gale, Miss Kate Gale, Mrs. Bettie Andrews all above seven ly years of age, and John McCuJlough, agad about fifty-five years, unmarried, who has had his home with the Gales for more than forty years. Like many other of the older families, these people lived a quiet uneventful life, are in com fortable circumstances, and, up to last week, had preferred to keep their surplus cash about the house rather than to take chances in placing it in a bank. About nine o'clock ou Wednes day evening of last we3k, the family had all retired to their beds except John McCullough, whose attention was attracted to a rap at the door. Thinking that it meant only a late call from some of the neighbors, ho went to the door, opened it, when he was confronted by a stoutly built young man about six feet tall, who shoved a revolver in McCul lough's face, cimmanding him to throw uy his hands, aud pro ceed promptly to show where the money in the house was. kept. McCullough, although a well built man, is one ol those easy fellows, who do not say much, and as harmless as a kitten, did not talk back, neither did he con duct his visitor to the hidden treasure. He did, however, throw up his hands, but it was only to give him a better chance to bring his sturdy fists down upon the robber, when a violent struggle took place. It was a battie for life or death, and never did two men fight more fiercely. McCul lough succeeded in wrenching the revolver from the robber's hand, but it dropped to the floor, and the robber succeeded in re gaining It, when he concluded that a retreat would be most wise. As he sprang away into the yard, McCullough slammed the door shut, and called for a shot gun, when a ball from the robber's re volver came crashing through one of the panels of the door, barely missing the body of Mr. McCul lough. The robber then disap peared in the darkness, and the family, who were all thoroughly aroused by this time, did not take chances of sleeping any more that night The robber was well masked, and wore a white beard, hut he had evidently not had a great deal of experience in the "hold up" business. The Gale people have etianged their minds about the safoty of binks, and robbers hereafter will not find much money about the house, should the attempt be repeated. FORGING AHEAD. Nat Wishart, a Former Fulton County Boy, Now at Wheeling, W. Va. FYom a recent issue of the Wheeling (W. Va ,) Times, we publish the following that will be read with pleasure by Nat's many Fulton county friends : "Mr. Nat II. Wishart, of Pitts burg, who is an employee of the Westinghouse Company, of that city, was in Wheeling last Satur day and leased the large show room of the McClure House An nex on Twelfth street, for the purpose of starting the Footer Dye Works agency. The Footer people are widely known for their artistic work, and Wheeling is tj be congratulated ou getting one of their many agencies. Mr. Wishart is of a clean cut disposition, and looks the part ot a consistent business man; and although young, our impression of him is "He looks good to us." We wish the young man and his business all the success in the world. He is a product from the Coun ty of no railroads, and they have turned out some good ones. " ABOUT PEOPLE YOU KNOW Snapshots at Their Comings and Oolnga Here for a Vacation, or Away for a Restful Outing. NAMES OF VISITORS AND VISITED Recent Weddings. Mll.I.EMX Sll'ES. On the 22d day of April, 1908, by M. J. Slick, J. P., at his office in Mercersburg, Pa , Mr. Clar ence Smith Mulienix of Foltz, and Miss Daisy Kendall Sipes of this county, were united in wed lock. Akth uk Pa l m eh. On Tuesday, April 28th, at the home of Dr. aud Mrs. August Soffel in Pittsburg, were married Miss Laura Palmer, daughter of the late T. Jefferson Palmer, of Harrisonville, and Dr. Herbert Arthur, of McKeesport. The happy couple left for a four weeks' wedding tour, during which time they will visit places of interest m the eastern cities, after which they will begin housekeeping in McKeesport, where the groom has a large and growing practice, and is a surgeon of ability on the staff of the MoKeesport hospital. The many friends of the bride in this county, join in wishing her a long and happy life. Davis Shafek. At Harrisburg, Pa., on Thurs day, May 7, 1908, Mr. Joseph Davis, of Robertsdale, and Miss Maude Shafer, of New Grenada, were united in marriage. The groom is a son of the late Samuel Davis, and the bride, a daughter of George Shafer, of New Grena da. The infair was held last Sat uiday evening at the groom's home. A large number of friends were present, and a very enjoy able evening was spent. Their many friends join the News in extending congratulations. ter of Newton G. and Belle Mc Clain Cunningham, and was born May 1, 1883. On the 17th of Jan uary 1906, she was married to J. A. McDonough in the Leister House parlor, Huntingdon, Pa., by Rev. W. J. Sheaffer. Her son was born on the 6th of May and on the 12th of May she died. Mrs.-McDonough had been a consistent member of the M. E church since she was a little girl; and wasone of those lovable char acters that wou the esteem of all who came within the circle of her influence. Besides her grief stricken hus band she is survived by her par ents, one brother Arthur, an in surance man at Mount Union, a sister Ruth, and two brothers Ernest and Merril at home. Mysterious Disappearance. Frank B. McDonald and his wife, who is a daughter of Mrs. Susan Rummel, west of McCon nellsburg, have been living for some time in the home of the latter's mother. Last Sunday after dinner, Mr. McDonald left home in the best of spirits, say ing that he was going over to the home of Andrew Rotz, who is married to a sistor of Mrs. Mc Donald, and who lives on the Sipes farm east of town. A few in in nics after leaving his home, Mr. McDonald was seen pass through the tollgate westof town, aud his family have not seen nor heard anything fiom him since. He did not get to Mr. Rote's. His wife feels very uneasy aud fears that something has hap pened to her husband, as she knows of no reason why he should deliberately leave without giving her any reason. Any Informa tion as to his whereabouts, will be a great relief to the nuud of his wife. The annual Memorial sermon will be preached to the grand army veterans by Rev. J. C. Fas sold, in the Lutheran church, next Sunday morning, at 10:80. Hon. and Mis. Jno. P. Sipes are in Philadelphia a few days. Messrs. Roy Kendall and Aaron Martin of the Cove visited friends in Lemaster recently. Miss Nellie Runyan, of Ship pensburg, is spending this week among friends here. M. R. Shaffner, Esq., is absent this week, on a business trip to Huntingdon and Philadelphia. Miss Nora Conrad, of Pitts bururg visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Conrad recently. Samuel W. Peck, of Meyers dale, is visiting in the home of his uncle, the editor of the News. John Snyder, who has been em ployed in Altoona, is visiting his mother, Mrs. Fred Snyder, in Tod township. Mr. R. A. Stouteagle is taking advantage of the slack time in Altoona to spend some time among his old Fulton countv friends. Rev. Horace N. Sipes, who is pastor in charge of a circuit in Cambria count', is spending a few days with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Nelson Sipes. Misses Olive and Dessie Ken dall left on Tuesday for Hunts v ille, Ohio, where they will visit their uncle J. N. Nelson's family and other friends. Herbert Heluian an employee at the Asylum at Norristown Pa., is spending this week at the homo of his mother Mrs. Matilda Hel man in this place. K. M. Wilkinson, of Hancock, spent the time from Saturday until Sunday afternoon in the home of his brother, A. B. Wilk inson, of this place. Ross Doyle started out on a pedestrian expedition Tuesday morning, and expects to visit Chaiubersburg, Gettysburg, and Harrisburg on his trip. Mrs. George Finnif Sr., who had been visiting her children at Newille, aud Mont Alto, returned last Friday accompanied by her grandson, Master George Finnif. Miss Blanche Morton, an effi cient stenographer in the office of the Philadelpnia Press, is home with her parents, Judge and Mrs. Morton, for a short rest and vaca tion. Miss Ethel Freeman, who has boen engaged in the millinery department of one of Philadel phia's big stores, is spending some time in the home of her grandmother, Mrs. J. T. Mers, on East Water street. Miss Mazie Mellott, who has a nice position with the Hays, Ack er & Co., people at Eighth and Arch, Philadelphi i, is spending a a couple of weeks in the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo B. Mellott in this place. HEAVY GATE Falls on Children of Rosswell Stains in Wells Valley. Released by Their Mother. Goldieand Pearl daughters of Rosswell Status, of Wells Valley aged about 5 and 7 years, respect ively, went out to the pasture field for the cows last Friday eve niug, aud in attempting to open a large oakeu gate, it slipped off its hinges and fell over on tho children, crushing them to the ground aud holding them fast. The cows passed out of the held through the opening and went home. When the mother uoticed the cows, but saw nothing of heV little girls, she went In seurch and found them under the gate. Goldie was lying in about eight inches of water, but managed to Keep her head out. Mrs. Stains sot ii released the children from their peril) ids position, but Gold ie is somewhat worse for the experience.
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