!)e Jfulton Cotmtg Pettis. VOLUMI- J McCONNELLSBURG, PA., MAY 21, 1908. RIG CASH FOR SCHOOLS. The Seven-ind-a-Half Million Dollars Ready to Be Distributed by the Slate June 1st. DIRECTORS SHOULD REPORT PROMPTLY The largest sum ever distribut ed by our Commonwealth, or by aoy other State, for popular edu cation, will be available on the first diy of June in the hands of State Treasurer Sheaf.: and if the School Directors of thiscoun ty do not get the share of it be longing to their respective dis tricts, it will be on account of carelessuess in making out aud forwarding their annual report to the County Superintendent. The School Department have long sinfje adoptod the 'First Gome, First Served" rule in paying out the appropriations. New York's allotment last year was $3. 040, -108 73. Treasurer Sheatz wasChairman of the House Committee on Ap propriations which framed thit appropriation and takes consider able pride ij the size of the allow ance, which was one of the crown mg pieces of legislation of the tirst session under Governor Stuart's administration and an act which the Governor strongly urged. During the last session some strenuous efferts were made to gain money for projects at the expense of the schools, but the Governor was committed to an increased appropriation, and in the House Committee Mr. Sheatz succeed in raising the allotment for the splendid school system of the State from $5,i:000,000 per year, the total appropriation of s:,,000,000,000 for the fiscal years 1907 and 1908 being made. This was the greatest sum voted by Peunsylvauia for the purpose For years prior to 1897 the school appropriation was $4,000,000 a year. Tlien it was raised to $4, 500,000 and in 1901 a million more was added. Last year the in crease was made and lt addition a number of new school provis ions wero made. The $7,500,000 which Mr. Sheatz will disburse after June 1, is to reimburse school districts in part for what they have paid out in the school year which be gan last Fall. The allotment is made on a basis of oue-third ciii zens, one-third teachers and one third childreu, and warrants are issued upon tiling of reports by district officers that moneys have been expended for certain pur poses and indicating in what man uer the State appropriation was disbursed. Not all of the money is paid to school districts, however, as five other items must bewared for by act of the Legislature. The shief of these items is the stipulation in the Snyder law increasing tho minimum salary of teachers. This made the lowest salary that could bo paid a teacher $40 and for those holding certiticates $45, the State agreeing to pay the districts the difference between the salaries paid when the law was enacted and the limits al lowed in the bill, so that the bur den would not fall heavily upon the small or sparsely settled dis tricts. This item alone amounts to $855,045 51. In addition there must be taken care of $027,500 made up as follows: Normal schoels, $237,000; county school superintendents' salaries, $115, 000; township high schools, $187, 50 , and borough high schools, $137,500, the latter a now pro vision. These items are to be paid before any district appro priations can be made, so that $fi,072,455 85 remains to be dis tributed. This sum, however, is far larg er than ever known before and therewill be substantial inct eases m the allowance to be made to many districts. THE UBIQUITOUS FLY. The Greatest Known Hreeder of Disease and Distributer nf Oerms Here Again. EXCLUDE THE PEST FROM YOUR HOMES Andnowthe harmful, unnec essary pest, the house fly, makes its annual advent, and housekeep ers are busy making preparations to excluse it from their homes. Medical Rcience, which has done so much to eradicate germs and eliminate contagion, is still baf fled bv the fly, the greatest known bteeder of disease and distribu tor of germ 8. Though biologists have studied the habits of the Uy, discovered why it can walk on its head, count ed the exact number of hairs on its legs and ascertained that it is a stupid, cannibal insect of the deletei ious type, they have failed to find any means of exterminat ing it. Housekeepers must still be bothered and menaced by millions of Hie , which have an equal hk ing for the sugar bowl aud gar bage pail, and enter the house, carrying tilth from stables, mark ets and disease-infected places. Tha old extermiuators will be used again this summer screeus fly traps, sticky paper and poi son all disagreeable expedients which do not seem to diminish the nuisance. These play no useful part in nature's economy, and to alt in te.its and purposes their inven tion has added to the aggravation annoyance and disease. The cold, damp spnug has post poned the Hies' appearance, but indications are that they will be as numerous this summer as ever before. NEEDMORE. On last Tuesday morning, Mr. John Lanehart insisted on his wife gjmg with him to plant some potatoes; on returning to the house she was greatly sur prised at linding a number.of her friends aud neighbors assembled to remind her of another birth day. She was the recipient of many presents. All report a good time. Mr. C. W. Snyder represented this place at the Couuty Seat last Friday. While in town traded drivers with Sheriff Harris. Mrs. Kobt. DixoYi, of Pittsburg, has moved in with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. Runyan. Cap. Chas. Dixon, of Saluvia, was the guest of A. Runyan last Saturday. He was accompanied home by his daughter in law Mrs Itobt. Dixon. Dr. D. E. Fisher made a busi ness trip to Martiusburg, W. Va. last Friday, A number of our people attend ed May Meeting at Tonoloway last Saturday and Sunday. The preaching services at this place last Sunday evening were well attended. Memorial Services will be held in the P. O S. of A. Hall. Our Summer Normal has pros pects of a good attendance. Mr. and Mrs. N. H Peck enter tained a number of friends last Saturday evening. Miss Lulu Slusher passed through this place last Monday on her way to the McConuells-bu;-g Normal. MEMORIAL SERMON. Rev. Fassold Preached to the "Old Sol diers" Last Sunday Morning in the Lnlheran Church. Twice during the past week have our old warriors of the 00 's marched to the Lutheran church under the folds of "Old Glory." The first occasion was at the fu neral of their old chapltJn, Mich ael Lehman, which occurred on last Wednesday. Their second appearance was on last Sunday,' when they, to the number of pos sibly thirty, marched with slow and faltering stop, but with their old-time martial bearing, to church to listeu to the annual sermon preached this year by Rev. J. (j. Fassold. The theme selected was "God's Guidance." The text employed whs Deut 8:2. "And thou shalt remember all the way which the Loid thy God led thee these forty years. " In a most earnest and impressive man ner, tho speaker referred to the hislory-making period, in which these old heroes had played such an important ole, and in which thousands of their comrades had gived the last full measure of de votion and sacrifice. The Woman's Relief Corps, No. 18, attended in a body. The mu sic was appropriate and spirited. Klaborate and tasteful floral decorations added much to the beauty of the interior, and the presence of numerous tlagsgrace fully draped about the altar and choir loft, gave the appropriate and distinctive tone to tho day's exercises. STORE ROBBED. FIVE HUNDRED DOLLAR WA0ER. Mr. and Mrs. Rodgers Passed Through s-1 Here Last Saturday, Walking from Chicago to Philadelphia. Mr. and Mrs. Rodgers, a stout spot f ich 1 r "l vounK people, arrived in this place last Saturday forenoon by foot on the turnpike route, and Jlft.Pr ft roof nt on h u.a MM I , cessive weeks is not a bad record i T" . " T" . , V , . . , ... i during which tune John S. Har , Burglars (lain Entrance to Howard Melfott's Store Near Needmore Last Saturday Night. I GETS NEARLY $2.S,00 IN I Three robberies in ihiee sue- SUICIDE NEAR EVERETT. ABOUT PEOPLE YOU KNOW call our.old Subscribe for the "News, 'only $1.00 a year. We had a very pleasant Monday afternoon from friend Aaron Knepper, of Taylor township. Mr. Knepper was born out on the Judge Morion farm, aud with his father, lived there until a year after the War. He remarks the many chauges that have taken place, both in the improvements to the towu, and m the residents of the place. He now misses the faces of nearly all of what were then the older people; andnf the boys that were then his coinpanionsand acquaint ances there are few remaining in the old town. School Report. Number enrolled during term, 40;' Average attendance during term, 84; percent of attendance during term, 91. Those who did not miss a day during the term loldieand Parker Tritle. Miss od only one day Anna Mary Sipes. v. Report for last month of school. Number enrolled dunug month, 37; attendance during month, 34, percent, of attendance during month, 95. Those who did not miss a dny during month were, Itoas Hamil, Ted Hanul, Pete Morton, Frank Shimor Dwight Steach, Willis Daniels, Norman Doyle, Eirl Everhart, Lester Gress, Harry Steach, Parker Tritle, Helen Bender, Mary Fish er, Heulah Johnston, Nettie Mel lott, Mary Pittman, Winnie Mel lott, Anna Mary Sipes, Elma Smith, Helen Steach, Martha Taylor, Ooldie Tritle,- Helen Washabaugh.-NoraFisher Teacher. for a Diet little Kulton count" with sts sixty odd churches, aud ban ner Sunday School organization. This is no reflection on Hie pow er aud efficiency of church work, but shows without this influence there might have been six rob beries in thee successive weeks. The latest victim is Howard S, Mellott, who owns a store two miles north of Needmore, where was, years ago, located the Jim. Gregory Store. Mr. Mellott has been doing a nice business, and as he is some what isolated from a Hank, free (uentl.y has a considerable sum of money in the store. This fact no doubt led some person or per sons, on Saturday night of last week, to gain entrance to his store. This was doue by dis placing the transom, and reach ing down and unlocked the door from the inside. When once in side the store, they had thiugs pretty much iheir own way, and when Mr. Mellott next visited the store found his worldly pos sessions reduced to the tune of about $250 in cash, a lot of cigars, and other articles. While Mr. Mellott feels pretty certain that he knows who did the work, and is just waiting un til he completes a chain of evi deuce that will fasten the crimin eU so securely that they cannot escape the penitentiary. RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT. ns, our very efficient Health Of fices, looked alter the welfare of their soles. Mr. and Mrs. Rodgers left the Windy City ou the tirst day of April to walk to Philadelphia, and reach the latter city not later than the 31stof May. The worst part of their jiurney was over, and they felt, that the winning of the wager would be a cinch. They both wore fug strong walking shoes, and seemed to be enj lying the trip. Subscribe for tho Nsws, DUBLIN MILLS. Mrs. Margarette Boling3r, is spending some time with her sou's and daughter in Roborls dale. Mrs. Ed. Black, and children speut Sunday afternoon with Mrs. J. S. Grissinger. Robert Wiuegardner spent Sunday in tho home of Robert Bratton. Mrs. Elmer Slates and son T71 a at 1 a. v run spent v i may aitomoon m our town. Newton Black and sister A'ice, spent Sunday iu the home of Jacob Black. The hum of the saw mill is heard in our community again. Jesse Miller is busily engaged in building a new barn. Harvey Shafer lias moved into our town. Now we will hear the the ring of the anvil. Mrs. W.. M. McClain, aud daughter Birdie, and Uoster Witter, spent a nignt recently in the home of Michael Laidig. The farmers in our comunity are busy planting corn. David Miller was seen in our town last Saturday. Bland Barnett and wife spent Sunday with Brint Miller. John Grissinger ana wife, and Harmon Cromwell and wife speut Sunday evening in tho borne of Peter Knepper and wife. The Sunday school has begun to practice for ohildreus' services. On the Death of Chaplain Michael Leh man of King Post No. 36.5. . wnereas it lias pleased our Almighty Commander in his in brute wisdom to remove by the grim reaper, Death, our beloVed Brother, it seems right and pro per to place on record a small tritute to express our just appr'e ciation ot his moral worth; there fore, be it. Resolved That we, the members of King Post, No. 865, G. A. R of McConnellsburg, Dept. Pa join in extending our sympathy and prayers to the bereaved friends, and also feel that our Post has lost an ear.iest member wnne we mourn the loss or our bnther and miss his presence in our Post, we feel that our loss is his eternal gain; that God made manifest to us the importance of bis command, "lie ye also ready for in sujb an hour as ye think not the son of man c mieth. " I hat he has gone to live with his Savior, and from that supreme Commander he heard the wol come, "Well done, good and faith ful servont, enter into the joy of thy Lord". Resolved That a copy of these resolutions be entered upon the minutes of the Post, bo print ed in the County papers, and that the Post Room be draped in mourning for the space of thirty days. Henuy Tayloii T. N. Ha mill, D. A. GlLLIH, Committee. WELLS TANNERY. Miss Alice E Wishart, who has been in Allahabad, India, for four and a half years, came to her home last Friday. As we stated a few weeks ago, she has been in poor health for several months, but since her treatment in the Woman's Hospital in Philadelph ia, she has unproved rapidly, and looks quite well, and just as youth ful as when she went from us. Rev. Kennedy will preach bis last sermon as pastor of the Pres byterian church here Sunday evening. He will, also, adminis ter communion. The grahd army men are ar ranging for memorial services. A prominent speaker will bo em High School Commencement. Some one his said "The Orien tal worships his ancestors The Occidental his children." The truthof this statomentwas abund antly proven by the great crowd of parents and visitors to the commencement exercises of the High School graduates held in the Court Hall on last Thursday evening. In spite ot inclement weather the hall at an early hour was tilled standing room being at a premium. Evergreens aud potted plants, ferns and palms were employed in decora tion. Two graceful garlands running parallel in festoons, on tho wall enclosing the class motto, "Thus euus our nrst lesson ' iormed a charming background for the brilliant flower display at the rear of the stage. Promptly at 8 o'clock, the class of graduates numbering eight took their places on the stage. 1 he class roll bore the names of Hollis Wilcox Maun, Anna Cath erine Reisuer, Joaune Mortou, Russel Hoke Runyan, Harriet Barton Sloan, Samuel Maxwell Irwin, Ruth Lehman Roettger, and Goldie Cecilia Mason. Their attractive appearance, becoming dignity, and grace of manner won the admiration of the audience at once. Lack of space forbids lengthy comment or criticism on the orations, es says aud recitations. All were excellent in character and style: Prose and poetry all literary contributions showed great care aud ability in preparation and reflected great credit on the au thor as well as on their preceptor Prof. Emery Thomas. To County Superintendent, B. C. Lambersou, was given the honor of addressing the gradu ates, of commending their past success and of bidding them God-speed toward future effort. Prof L. H. Wible, president of the McConnellsburg School Hoard, had the pleasant task of presenting the long expected and well earned diplomas which mark the endiug of "the tirst lesson," aud represented the guardians of our scheol interests in tine form The ever ing was one of profit to all, and rich iu possibilities of the future. The heartiest con gratulations and kindest wishes of the community are extended to these fine, manly boys and to those winsome young maidens, for their future success and wel fare. After all what is so attract ive, so magnetic as youth Who doubts for a moment the siuceri ty of Mark Twain's choice "1 would rather be a young June bug than an old Bird of Paradise." S. M. C. William H. Wilkinson Shoots Himself Through the Heart, and Dies Instantly. VICTIM OF FAMILY TROUBLES. William H. Wilkinson, who liv ed at the little village of Ashcom, near Everett, sent a pistol shot through his heart, on Tuesday eveuing of last week, preferring death in this manner to the tor tures of mind resulting from the misdeeds of his own life, and the attendant family disturbances. On March 7, 1907, Mr. Wilkin son's wife, who was Miss Edith E Price, daughter of Valentine Frice, died at their home In Ash com, leaving four small childreu. Since that time Mrs. William Oli ver had been keeping house for the Wilkinson's. Deceased was employed at the stone quarry un til recently, and had grown de spondent because of his inability to obtain work. During the past week he made several unsuccess ful attempts to j lace his children in comfortable homes. Mrs. Oliver was engaged in house cleaning aud between 6:30 and 7 o'clock Tuesday evening Wilkinson was assisting in plac ing the heavy furniture in an up stairs room. In moving a trunk he took from it a revolver and with the words, "This ends itall, " tired, the bullet lodging in the left breast near the heart. Death resulted in about five minutes. The wounded man weanwhile staggering into au adjoining room and falling upon the bed. A sis ter of Mrs. Oliver and one or the others were on the porch at the time and on hearing the shot hurried to his assistance but death had preceded them. Coroner F. S. Campbell of Hopewell was summoned and after viewing the body decided that an inquest was unnecessary. The deceased was aged 84 years, 7 mouth, and 27 days. Snapshots at Their Comings and Oolnga Here for a Vacation, or Away for a Restful Outing. NAMES OP VISITORS AND VISITED Miss Gertrude Sipes spent a few days in Chambersburg this week. Treasurer Charlie B. Stevens spent Tuesday at the State Capi tal "on business." Merchant Frank Bare, of Fort Littlaton, spent Monday night in Chambersburg. Miss Bessie Smith, of Altoona, is spending a couple of week's with friends heie. Prof. N. E W. Hoover and mother Mrs. Eliza Hoover, of West Dublin spent Tuesday at McConnellsburg. Miss Sarah Keyser, of Cham bersburg, is visiting her triend Miss Josephine Runyan in this place. Miss Stella Laidig, of Laidig, attended the reunion of the Lit erary Society at the Shippens burg Normal last Friday evening. Mr. and Mrs. H. U. Nace and sou Master Donald, accompanied by Mrs. A. U. Nace left Monday morning for a few days' visit in Philadelphia. Mr. Nace repres ents McConnellsburg Lodge, No. 744 1. O. O. F. in the Grand Lodge which is iu session in Philadelphia this week. Church Dedication. The dedication of the Cito A. M. E church will take place on Sunday June 7, 1908. Presiding elder, Rev. B. VV. Arnett, of Har risburg district, will be present aud conduct the services. The hours of these services will be 10 a. ra., 2:30 and 7:30 p. m. are invited to como and help m this groat struggle. W. Bfkhics, Pastor. All us HUSTONTOWN. Mrs Wilson and daughter Miss Lola, of Knobsville, spent Wed nesday afternoon with the form er's sister Mrs. House. Miss Mary Heefner left on Thursday for Alexandria where she will be employed for some time. Mrs. Jacob Strait and Mrs. John Jones spent a day at tho County Seat last week. T. S. Shoemaker was again een in our town this week. We are not informed what the at traction is. J. H. Shafer, grocery sales man from Chambersburg, was accompnnied on his trip last week by his wife. Mrs. Shafer spent the time here very pleas- autly with N. M. Kirk's family. Dr. McClaiu went to Hagers- town last week and purchased a large Auto, which ho with friend are now enjoying. Mrs. A. L. Frank, and little son Albert Kirk Frank.of Storms- town, are visiting Mrs. Frank's parents Mr. and Mrs. N. M. Kirk. Dr. Robinson while making a professional visit to our town last week, was accompanied by Miss Emily Greathead. County Superintendent, B. C. Lamberson, went to Everett on Friday and was accompanied home on Sunday by Miss Eftie Cutchall of this place. Mrs. B. H. Shaw is visiting her parents in Saxton this week. Mrs. Wilson Cutchall has re turned to her home in Clear Uidg after spending a week in the home of Wm. Cutchall. Dr. Bert Stevens aud family of Iowa, have moved to our county, aud will speud the summer noar town. Cheaout Houte. At Huatontown, ou Thursday evening, May 14, 1908, Rev. W. M. Cline, of the M. E. cburcb united in marriage Ex Superiu tendent Clem Che nut and Mrs. Elisabeth House both of Huston towu. PLEASANT RIOUE. Morgan Deshong and Nathan Truax have returned from the Eastern Shore. Mr. Bert has moved his saw mill to Andrew Swope's to saw out lumber for a shed and kitch en. Russel Swope had the misfor tune to cut an ugly gash iu his leg, while peeling bark. H. D. Shives spent Saturday night at Iddo. Riley Deshong Jand wife spent Sunday at Will Deshong's. Last Wednesday evening the people met at Ebenezer church to practice singing for the Sunday School convention to be held there May 26th. Miss Rebecca Deshong return ed home last Saturday, accompan ied by Mr. Arthur Wilkins, of Rays Hill. H. H. Strait and J. W. Lake are engaged in cutting telephone poles. R. A. Skiles and family, of Hus tontown, spent Sunday at Mrs. Martha Skiles. Ex-Constable Jas. B. Mellott has taken a new method of mak ing pin money. Since his term of office expired, be is trapping crows. Success to you, Jim. Reynolds Robison of Robison ville, Bedford, County, is in this section of the county looking after his business interests. UOTT. Mrs. Jeremiah Golden recently had tho misfortune to fall and break her arm, while working at the carpenter trade. Mrs. Roy Garland is on the sick list. J. C. Fisher and family spent Sunday with George Grey and family. Alexander Bernhardt's have recovered from the measles. Sherman Bernhardt returned last week, after spending some time at Waynesboro, Pen Mar, and Gettysburg. Mrs. Samuel Carnell and Miss May Carnoll spent a day lecently in Hancock, Md. Riley Garland has gone to Cum berland, where he has secured employment. Mis. Catherine Decker, near Wirfordsburg,is spending some time with tho family ol Geo. F. B. Hill. Mr. George Wilson's tine new house will soon be unishad. Mr. John Martin of Whips Covo is doing the work. Quite a number of persons from here attended May meeting at Sideling Hill, Suuday.
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