lje iFttlton Ccruntg 3Xeu0. VOLUME 9 McCONNELLSBURG, PA., JULY 9, 1908. NUMBER 40 STRUCK BY LIGHTNING. Ex-County Commissioner John Fisher's Darn Burned to the Ground Last Thursday Afternoon. ONLY A SMALL INSURANCE. During a severe electric storm that passed over the lower end of the County last Thursday after noon, the barn on the farm of Ex- County Commissioner John Fish er, of Thompson township, was struck by lightning and totally destroyod. As the rain came up, the horses woro run into the stable with the harness on, and whei it was found that the baru was ou tire, the horses were tak en out, and they, with the harness on them, were the only things of value that were saved. . 1 the hay and straw, the wagon, grain drill, and other farming imple ments stored in and about the barn were totally destroyed. There was on the property a small insurance, which will be but a small portion of the loss which falls heavily on Mr. Fisher. HUSTONTOWN. Miss Margaret Flasher, of Nowport, is visiting her friend Miss Maye Barton of this place. Miss Lillian Miller, of Dublin Mills, spent a tew days last week visiting her aunt ani uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Jere Laidig in this place. N. E. Hoover, of Mount Union, spent the 4 h of July in our town. He was accompanied on his re .turn to Mount Union, Monday morning, by A. V. Woodcock, who has secured a position at Beer's Hotel. The relatives of the landlady, who have been visiting our little town lor several weeks have re turned to their homes. The 4th of July celebration held at this place passed off very smoothly, tho most fascinating occurence of tho day was a base ball game between Shade Cap, a team that met its first defeat of the season on Saturday, and Hustontown. The home team played fine ball, allowing the visitors only one run, until the 8th tuning when Hoover's arm weakened on ac count of being out of trim, and allowed the visitors to make a few runs in the last two innings. The exciting point of the game was reached in the third inning when W. W. Hoover lined out a home run with two men on bases. The lineup was as follows: Hustontown. Barton, c. Hoover, W. p, Hoover, N. lb. Bowman, 2b. Cbesnut, 3b. Spangler, 8. s. Kerlin, f. Fraker, c. 1. Stmson, r. f. Score: Hustontown, 11 Shade Cap, Shade Gap. Piper, c. Murphy, Pyles, Snyder, p. Montgomery, lb. Hagie, 2b. Kell, 3b; Jones, s. s. Pyles. 1. f. Price, c. t Murphy, r, f. 6 "ROUND ABOUT." The farmers of this vicinity are all busy harvesting. Some of our youug people at tended the fourth of July celebra tion at Crystal Springs. Lois Decker is employed in the home of Mason Daniels. Miss Eftle Hockensmith of Johnstown is visiting friends and relatives in this vicinity. There will be a festival held at Breenhill M. E. church on Satur day evening July 11, to which all are invited. News is scarce this warm weather so we will come again wheu News gets plentier. ticvl Strayer's Announcements. Bethlehem Preaching Satur day evebuig at 7:45; Christian En deavor Sunday evening at 7:45. Kuob mile Preaching at 10 a. m- Kun day. Husk utown Preaching at :' :80 ouuuayVfteu-noon lapor Sunday school at v'-t a. ml; preaching at 7:45, p, Ul. BASEBALL GAME. Wells Tannery and Sandy Run Cross Bats on Fourth of July. The Wells Tannery team played the Sandy Run team on tho form er's grounds at Wells Tannery last Saturday with the following result. Wells Tannery. Sandy Run. Bortofl, v., fb Johnson, 2b fouler, .'lb Truu.v, Kg Hoi ton, H , If Gibson, of (luillartl, rf Hurt on, .1., c Wivrslnit, p Total, Stunkaril, umpire i:. 2 Weary, lb 1 Martin, A 2 (JU8to, ,'tb 3 Uooart, ss .ITheys, If 2 Goris, of :i Kiehart, rf :i Martin, I)., 2 Martin, L. Zi Total, KnHsh, umpire 21) I' Judging ftom t'.ie report of the game sent in for publication, the contest was not altogether har -monious, and it does uot usually improve conditions to go into print with uukind criticism. Lawn Social. A social was given at the home of Ulysses S. Deshong last Fri day evening in honor of their old est son Wishart, who reached bis 21st milestone on the above named day. Early in the evening, despite the busy season, people began to arrive and the lawn with its bril liaut illuminations was dotted with happy groups engaged in different sports, or passing the time in pleasant conversation as best suited their tastes. Later in the evening the Jong table cn the lawn was unveiled and ice cream, cake, and lemonade were served to s.xty -some guests, and in the wee sma' hours the com pany dispersed, feeling that a very pleasant evening was their's to record in their memory's his tory. Those present were James Melli tt, Elmer Mellott, George, Trout, and Albert Feagley;Goldie Sipe, Bessie Skiles, Florence Wink, Anna Polk, David Kline, Clarence Mellott, Mary Deshorg, Blanche Wink, Mary R. Deshong, Charles Mellott, Oliver Daniels, Roy Sipes, wife and daughter; Bland Deshong, Scott Mellott, Earl Palmer, Reynard Mellott, Jeannette Deshong, Curcha Tru ax, George Daniels, John Feag loy, Clarence Deshong, Edith Sipe, John Sipe, Elias Deshong, wife and son; James F-jagloy, wife and daughter; Charles, Fred and John Hockenberry; William Deshong, wife and child reu; Sheridan Deshong, wife and chil dren; Jordan Deshong, wife and children; Wm. Polk, Pearl Feag ley and Veda Mellott. The Oldest of Postmistresses. Mr 8. J. R. McCaskiy, post mistress at Shermansdale, Perry county, who celebrated her 8lst birthday anniversary a few days ago, is behved to be the oldest postmistress in the Unhid States in regard to age and is the oldest as to service, having held the office since 1877, a period of thirty-one years. During President Cleveland's first term another of the town 's citizens was appointed, but there was a general appeal to have her retained aud when the President heard of the circum stances he revoked the appoint ment and had Mrs. McCaskey continued. Marriage Age Increased. It is generally admitted that the marriageable age of women has advanced considerably of re cent years. Many a bride has long left girlhood behind her be fore Bhe exchanges her vows at the altar, and there seem to be few young men nowadays who care to assume the responsibili ties of married life until they are in the financial position usually associated with middle age. Woman's Life. Our townsman Cashier M. W. Nace has just treated Himself to a fine new Indian Queen two-cylinder motor cycle, a great bill climber. When it comes down to a matter of speed the automo bile isn't in it with the motor cycle. THE GLIDDEN TOIR. Left Buffalo This Morning and Will Pass Throng McConnellsburg Next Mon day Forenoon FROM BEDFORD TO HARRISBURQ. The Fifth Annual Tour of the American Automobile Associa Hon, in accordance with their schedule, left Buffalo N. Y., this morning at 7 o'clock, for a trip of 1,700 miles, covering a period of 15 clays, during which time thoy will travel through seven different states, arid cross Hve mountain ranges. The longest ruu iu any one day will be that from Albany to Boston on the 17th of July- lit 2 miles. The tour last year was made from the loth to the 24th of July, and covered a distance of 1,570 miles, starting at Cleveland, O, thence via Toledo, South Bend, Chicago, bacif to South B6nd, thence to Indianapolis, Colum bus, Canton, Pittsburg, Bedford Springs, McOonnellsburg, Balti more, Philadelphia, and ending up at New York City. The itinerary for this year's run, giving the places where the overnight stops will be made, and the distance of each day's run, is as follows i Miles. July ft -Huruio to CumlirUlKe Springs JH 4 July lu Oaiir-rnltft' KprlMpi to nttaburir. 1I0J1 July II r : lo lleurord Spring tut). I Ju y 1:! Sunduy. rest ul llcriroiU springs, July IS HiMlfiml Spriou- lo IlnrrishurK. 107. :l July 14--Harrbbura to I'hlludelplila ISS.& July tt PhUadalpbta to Milton itt July ia- Mllford to Albunv 15S.S Juiy 17 Alb'DI to lloston 194.2 July I l Ki'sl ut lloaton JillvgO lloston to I'olnnu Springs 154 July IN I'olund Sprint'- lo Hnot-'ulev Luke Mulue .... HI.7 July 3! u.m . v Luke to JlothU-hvm. N.ll I3U July : . i i,'t n , 1 ,-m. to Saratoga, N. V U4.5 Total.i . . I .lltlft.l The advance cars next Monday will reach McConnellsburg about 8 o'clock, and the tour will have passed through here by ten. It may be witnessed anywhere along the pike passing through this county. At the forks of the pike east of town the tourists will take the Loudon pike and go by way of Chambersburg. It would uot be wist3 lor per sons to attempt to do much driv ing on the turnpike with horses that are in any way nervous about automobiles, during the time the party will be passmg. Tuere will bo somewhere be tween sixty and a hundred cars in the tour. Charles J. Glidden, donor of the trophy, will be a Clidden tourist this summer as usual, and will start with the caravan of cars. Mr. Glidden will be the guest of Mr. Hower, manager of the contest, and will ride in his Pierce car, starting every morn ing a half an hour before the first contestant, and setting an even pace. No contesting car wiil be allowed to pass the chairman's car. This is a rule to prevent racing. Important Decision. Judge Sadler, Carlisle, re ;ont ly handed down an opinion in the case of Reed vs. Vanalsdau, which is of great importance. The case comes from Mt. Holly Springs. In this case an execu tion was issued. The Court stales in his opinion that when an execution is issued against the husband and the wite claims the goods aud chattels levied up on, the Act of Assembly requires that when a claimant to the goods levied upon, if they are not iu possession of the said goods, the claimant must pay a fee of $4 to the sheriff as costs of the ap praisement. lu this case payment of the fee of $4 was refused on the grounds that the wifo was living with her husband, aud being in joint pos session with him in the goods claimed, she was therefore ex empt f'om the payment or txio fee. The court decided that iu such case the hu-tband was pre sumed in law to be in possession of the goods levied upon, aud that the wife must pay the ap praisement fee. Subscribe lor the only 1.00 a year. 'News;" Birthday Surprise. Last Thursday being a nice day, Mrs. Clarence Brewer was persuaded to go visiting and not return until the cool of the even ing. After she was gone, busy hands went to work preparing a great feast Mid surprise for her. When evening came and Mrs. Brewer returned, what did she find but a well tilled house of trientls and relatives assembled to celebrate hor twenty sixth birthdtiy. After a good social chat, the young folks indulged in games on the lawn, until the call for supper. Promptly at 10 o' clock, the doors of -the dining room were thrown opeu, and we beheld the long dining table beau tifully decorated with the choic est (lowers of the season, and the table well laden with tho most beautiful cakes, jranges, bananas lemonade aud ice cream. Well, there never was better made. We all ate and ate to our hearts' con tent. Mrs. Brewer received many presants, among them, a beauti ful hemstitched set of table liueu, a lovely blue and white Haviland china fruit dish, towels, glass ware, stationery, and many oth er useful articles. Among those present were: Mr. Clarence Brewer, Mrs. Mary Brewer, Mrs. John Jenkins, of Redmnu, M.; Or. D. E. Fisher aud son of Needmore; Mr. and Mrs Enoch Mellott, Mr. and Mrs: H. W. dattield, Misses Julia, Ber tha, Mary and Rebecca Sinsel, Laura Runyan, Eva Bernhart, Gertie fc Mamie O'Rourke, Rose Weaver, Mattie Bernhart; Martha Hixson, of Waynesboro, Pa.; Lil he Palmer, Anna and Mary Sigel, Goldie Sharpe, Maude and Goldie Mellott. Messrs. Charles Sinsel, George Weaver, Willard Palmer Stevieand Frank Fisher, Char ley Runyan, Vernou O'Rourke, Ward Bernhart, Scott Mellott and Russel Shaw, of Pittsburg. One of Phk Numhkk. RECORD OF DEATHS. i Divilbiss Elwood. A very pretty wedding took place at the M. E. parsonage on Sunday, July 5th, at 4:30 o'clock, when Mr. Harvey W. Divilbiss, son of David W. Divilbiss. of Mer cersburg. and Miss Matilda El wood, daughter of Mrs. M. J. Daniels, of New York Mills, were made one. The ceremony was witnessed by Jacob Comerer and wife, of Mercersburg, and Miss Nellie Comerer and Mrs. Bryner, of this place. These splendid young people have both for some time past been employed in Pittsburg, where the friendship was form ed that eventually caused two hearts to beat as one. After an extended bridal tour this happy youug couple will settle down io tho stern reality of housekeeping in Mercersburg, where they will be at home to their many friends. May they have smooth sailing o'er the troubled sea of life is the wish of their friends. of all k.MJUSV ll.LL. As harvest is here the hum the binder can be heard iu directions. Mrs. Bruce Clineand daughter Mabel, of Huntingdon, are spend, ing a few week with friends and relatives near here. Bert Kelso moved into his new home last Wednesday. G rover Peck, who has been employed at Fort Loudon, start ed for West Virginia yesterday. Amy Myers spent Sunday at Cloyd Kerb n's. Herbert Kerliu is on the sick list. We hope ttt his speedy re covery. John W. Snyder" and family spent Sunday with his brother Wm. E. Snyder. There will be a base ball game Saturday, July 18, at 2:30 o'clock and a festival in the evening at 7:30. The proceeds to be ex pended for the benefit of the base ball team. The boys are putting forth every effort to have, it a success. Come oue. Come all. THE FOURTH ABOUT PEOPLE YOU KNOW Persons Well Known to Many of Readers, Who Have Answered Final Summons. Our ALL SEASONS ARE THINE, 0 DEATH. E.KA HlXON. Mr. Ezra Hixon died at his home in Allegan, Michigan, on June 2, MICH, after a fow hours illness. He had been working al! day in the hot sun, and after eat ing a hearty supper, complained of a pam in his shoulder. A short time afterward he became un conscious and passed away in a few hours. Deceased was a son of the late Timothy Hixon, of Brush Creek Valley, this county, and went west when a young man. Not long ago ht moved on a farm in Michigan. Mr. Hixon was about 00 years of age and is sur vived by his wife and the follow ing sisters and brothers: Mrs. Elmira Lodge, of Crystal Springs; Mrs. M. A. Reeder, of Everett; Mrs. Jane Garland, of Lanark, Illinois; Mrs. Henry Wilt, of Breezewood; Mrs William Ensley, of Robinsonville; Clayton Hixon, of Buck Valley; Lewis B of Clay ton, Kansas; Harry of Philadel phia; Perry, of Lanark, Illinois; and AtUilla, of Dayton, Ohio. Mus. Lizzik Cutchall Umholtz The subject of this notice died at the home ot her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Cutchall, near Waterfall, on Wednesday, July 1, 1908, of tuberculosis of the throat and lungs, after having been a sufferer for several years. In terment made in the cemetery at Bethel church on the second day of July, funeral service conduct ed by Rev. l-leegal of Three Springe. Lizzie was the oldest child of her parents, and was married to James Umholtz, of McConnellstown, Pa., where they resided for many years. Two daughters were born to them Helen and Lena aged about 10 and 0 years, respectively, who have been living with their grand parents since the death of their father about one year ago, at McConnellstown of the same disease as that which took away the wife. It seems somewhat unfortunate that these two nice little girls should thus be bereft of the care of a mother and the support of a father; but there is a compensation in the fact that they are left in the care of two such splendid people as their Grandfather and Grandmother Cutchall. Lizzie was a consistent member of the Zion M. E. church and is now reaping the reward of the Messed. She w as aged 32 years, 5 months, and 0 days. WEST DUBLIN. John Edwards and wife, who have been living in the western states for quite awhile, are visit ing the family of their nephew, J. H. Edwards, and other rela tives in this township. Daisy Hoover speut the time from Friday uutil Monday with friends in Hustontown. Mrs. Atkinson, of Pittsburg, is visiting the family of Hiram Clevenger. Rev. Oline preached a good ser mon Sunday foreuoon at Fair- view, the text being "Hope." A number of our people attend ed Independence Day Celebra tion at Hustoptown, and report a good program. Among those who could not attend was our friend Hiram Clevenger, and knowing the value of time wher ever we are, he tied, gathered, and shocked more than forty doz ens of wheat, and piled three loads of bay, until about six o' clock Saturday evening. The next day Sunday he was not behind at Sunday school, while many much younger were con spicuous by their absence. Mrs. Snyder, wife of Ex-County Treasurer, George Muyder, of this place, is critically ill, sulfer iug from cain-er. . A Quiet Day In McConnellsburg. Farm era Busy with Their Harvest. The Fourth was an ideal har vest day, and owing to the hevy crop of wheat to be gathered, which was in prime condition for the reaper, farmers did net feel like taking chances for v. etweath er, and preferred to go into the harvest field rather than take a day off. While the business places in McConnellsburg were all open as usual, there was plenty of time to rest Early in the morning the Band and many of our young er people went out to Hustontown where a big time had been prom ised, but the Taylor township farmers were like the Big Cove people they thought more of taking care of their crops than of listening to Fourth of July or ations, or feasting on peanuts, ice cream, and watermelons; con sequently, the celebration at Hus ton town was not up to the stand ard of former years. Some of our young folks made an effort to get up a picnic to go to the top of the mountain, but there were not enough that show ed sufficient interest in this to make it a success; and, conse quently, it did not materialize. Dunug the day, however, several persons did drive up to the moun tain, or took a lunch and went out to some cool place sLnd spent an hour or two. In the evening, the streets be gan to show signs of hfa, and there was the usual noise ot tire crackers, and fourth of July rack et which was kept up until mid night. A very pretty display of tire works was given at tho toll-gate west of town by Mr. W. H. Stal ey, and was much enjoyed by many people in town. Ono of the most pleasant fea tures of the day was a porch par ty given by Mrs. C. R. Spangler to about three dozen of her lady friends at the beautiful Spangler residence on North Second street. The decorations, refreshments served, and the pyrotechnic dis play, were all such as to make the eveuing one of genuine pleas are to all who were fortunate enough to be preent. There were fewer cannon crackers used than on tor mer occasions; aud, consequently, fewer chances for accideuts. There were no accidents during the day, and the nearest to one, happened to Harry Bender, twelve year old grandson of Mar tin M. Bender. Harry had been amusing himself putting off "salutes" a kind of firecracker about three inches in length, and pretty "stout." He lit one, aud when it refused to "go off" he stuck it into his trousers pocket, and intended giving it another trial some other time. It had not been in his pocket long, until it warmed up to busi ness, and when Harry was not thinking about the cracker, it "went off" with a deafening re port, tearing a big hole in Harry's pants, and giving Harry the worst scare of his life. That he was not fearfully injure' seems almost miraculous. SALUVIA. The grain and hay crop in this towusbip is above the average this year. There will be a festival at the Greenhill Methodist church next Saturdry evening. Proceeds for the benefit of the church. George McDauiel, who had been employed at Johnstown, re turned home last Friday evening. Erven Bennett, who had been visiting his uncle Scott Kagarise, returned to his home in Everett a few days ago. Uncle John Hann came iu Mon day with a fine lot of huckleber ries. He says be did not see any rattlesnakes. Snapshots at Their Comings and Goings Here (or a Vacation, or Away for a Restful Outing. NAMES OF VISITORS AND VISITED. There will be a festival held in the grove of the Green Hill, M. E. church, Saturday eveniug, July 11, 1908, Miss Ethel Burtstteld of Ship pensburg spent several weeks in the home rf J. S. Nelson. Miss Cora Peck spent a few days during the past week in the homo of her uncle, the Editor of the N i:vs. Misses Carrie and Nellie Rum mel, of Cettysburg are visiting amoug their McConnellsburg re latives and friends. Miss Mazie Mellott was down among her friends in Belfast township wver Sunday. She ex pects to return to Philadelphia next week. Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Sloan and children, who had been spending two weeks with relatives here, returned to their home in buffa lo, N. Y., Monday. Mrs. John Jenkins and son and daughter, of Red mon, 111., are visiting in the home of Mrs. Jen kins' parents, Mr. and Mrs. James O'Rourke, near Covalt. Mr. and Mrs. Stuart L. Brown, and the latter's sister, Miss Mary Forrest all of Chambersburg, spent the time from Fjiday until Monday at the Fulton House. Mr. Ed Munson ot Hancock and Miss Clara Boden of Piney Grove, were guests of Mrs. M. A. Kelley and Mrs. J. G. Alexan der Friday, Saturday, and Sun day. Mrs. Edgar G. Cnswell, and little daughter, Jean Parker Cns well, came over from Chambers burg last Saturday to spend a few days among their Fulton county friends. Mrs. Harry Mock, of Altoona, came to McConnellsburg last Saturday. She was accompanied by her mother Mrs. Reoccca Snyder, who had been visiting m Altoona. Mr. aud Mrs. H. B. Atkinson, cf Mercersburg are visiting tho latter's parents. Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Simnson in Thnmnann township, and other friends in this county. Mrs. T. W. Walker and little son William Sloan Walker of Mercersburg have been spending a few days in the home of Mrs. Walker's parent's W. A. Sloan and wife. Mr. and Mrs. Jno. A. Irwin en tertained about forty of their friends last Thursday eveuing in honor of the home coming of their son J. Frank, and his bride from Philadelphia. Riley Garland, of Cito, made a trip to Hancock a few days ago where he met his friend Mrs. John Riley, of Cumberland, Md., and Mrs. Wm. Brechler, who are visiting Mr. Garland's family at this time. Mr. and Mrs. F. McNaughton Johnston and Mr. and Mrs. John Urhng and son Neil all of Wash ington, D. C, came up to McCon nellsburg last week lor a summer outing. Mr. Johnston will lucid entally look after the gathering of the harvest on his farms in the Cove. George Fockler, accompanied by his brother-in-law Nat Wish art, his sister-in-law Miss Jessie Wishart, and his sister Mrs. Jen nie Slater, came over from Johns town last Friday ufteruoon in his automobile aud remained until Sunday moruing in the Wishart home in this place. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Stalevand Mrs. Harry Sipes and son all of whom had been spending two weeks in the home of Mr. aud Mrs. 1). V. Sipes at the toll -gate, left Tuesday mOrnlng. On their way home they stopped with frieuds in Chambersburg, from which place they took rn auto mobile trip to Gettysburg aud over the celebrated battlefield. We hope their visit was as pleas ant to them as it was to their frieuds here.
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