Buy Timothy aeed at Trtin. hiditof Mcttibbin, of tho U -publican, ha had a nice now porch erected in frout of hia resi dence on Eat Water street. The beat recleaned Timothy aeed at the loweat price at the Irwin Store. Quite a number of Ncodmore people attended Cryatal Springs campmeetinp, among whom were Newt Palmer and Miss Maye Mc Kldowuey, of Gem. Uidks Wantkd. Highest market price paid for beef hides, horse hides, wildcat skins, and all kinds of grease, at Paul Wag ner's Tannery, McConnellsburg. The Ladles Aid Society of Oracey will hold an afternoon p cnic and festival in the evening August !9th also a bail game will be played in the afternoon. HIDES. James Sipes & Son? pay the highest market price for beef hides at their butcher shop in McConnellsburg, also highest price paid for calf skins, sheepskins and tallow. Major John Stoner of Cham bersburg, was 83 years old on Sunday. Major Stoner is well knowu in this place. He is a brother of William and Albert Stooer. No one is immune from kidney trouble, so just remember that Foley's Kiduey Kemedy will stop the irregularities and cure any case of kiduey or bladder trouble that is not beyond the reach of medicine. Trout's drug store. The Lutheran congregation and Sunday School held their annual picnic in Trout's woods on Sat urday last. The McConnells burg Hand furnished the music for the occasion. All present re port a pleasaut outing. Walking skirts are a bit louger this year, though some tailors claim that all skirts tor this pur pose should be ankle-length. In winter this safe clearance ot the ground is certainly most conven i?nt. The costume skirt, on the other hand, must be long, else we shall sacrifice the gra.ie of move ment that is the main thought in the gown's entire scheme. If skirt lengths are greater, their width is less draperies must be of the clingiug, not the flowing, kind but there is a certain grace f ul swing from waist line to hem that must not be lost iu any cse. Crepe de chine, as might be ex pected, accommodates itself ad mirably to tteM styles, and Lans downe and cashmere develop most satisfactorily. Tussah Roy al is the name of a material, new ly produced, that has the sheen of silk crepe and the wearing qualities of wool, to which is ad ded a certain resilience that makes it practically uncrushable Silk is taking on anew lease of life, soft and pliable weaves being the new order. Fancy, rather than plain, weaves are preferred, contrast being secured by the woven pattern. "Fashions and Dressmaking," iu The Ladies' World for September. PLEASANT RIDUB. A large crowd attended Sun day School at Shane's school house last Sunday. Mr. aud Mrs. William Deshong and son Ralph and daughter Kmer, left Sunday morning foi the Eastern Shore for an extend ed visit among relatives. D. G. and H. D. Shives spent part of Sunday the guests of Miss Myrtle Sipes. The will be a picnic and festi val at Siloam Saturday and Sat urday evening. Michael Mellott, wife and two sons spent part of Sunday the guests of Mrs. Kalhariue Ress ler. The I 'leu: iii I, Ridge base ball team went out to Laidig to have a quiet game of ball. It came out 94 favor of Laidi. George Strait and Mary E. Deshoug attended Campmeeting bat Sunday. Cidor makiug is in full blast now, and you can hear the hum of tho mill almost every whore. A large crowd witnessed the game at Iaidig Saturday. ATTENTION, ASlHMA SliFFbRHHSI Foley's Honey and Tar will give immediate relief to sthma suf ferers aud has cured many cases that had refused to yield to other treatment. Foley's Honey and Tar is the best remedy for coughs colds and all throat and lung trouble. Contains no harmful drugs. Trout's drug store. .INF! ENGINES Are Fully Warranted The ideal, economical, and reli able power for tarm and factory. ASK FOR C AT M OO NO. 31. The ticiser Mfg. Co., Waynesboro, l'a. Please Take Notice. All members of Cassawappa Tribe a:e requested to be present i at lodge tho lirst meeting night iu September, as very important business is on haud. . VlKUU. T. SlPKH, C. of R. Circns Day. First comes kite time; then mar bles; then stilts; then bisehal! aud then Al. F. Wheeler's New model Shows. What a thrill these sim pie words sends through the heart of the man, who is still a boy. Be neath the shell that his battles with the world has given him what visions of paradise on earth, of I joy supreme, of a day that stands high above all other days tor months to come! Do you re member how you watched the men putting up the posters those l'acmatiug heralds of the joy to come? Do you recollect how you fell over their paste buckets iu your desire to be lirst to see what the daring acrobats O' the next sheet were going to do? No tairy story ever appealed to you as did those brilliant pic tures on the bill board, fences or barn. Doubtless whon the big show comes to McConnellsburg, Monday, August Blst, you are goiug, "not that Icaio for such," you may say to your neighbors, "but the children want to, and you know they must be amused." That sounds well, but suppose, just for once, you be strictly hon est with yourself, and if you do you will say, "1 am going be cause I want to go. I am going to try to bring back a little of the joy that was mine when I was a boy." Among the many strange aud exclusive features iu the Al. F. Wheeler Shows may be mention ed Wheeler's Dauciug Horses, Belmont's Trained Bears, and Spittire, the Untamable Lion. A Boon to Elderly People. Most elderly people have some kidney or bladder disorder that is both painful and dangerous Foley's Kidney Remedy has prov en a boon to many elderly people as it stimulatos the urinary or gans, corrects irregularities and tones up the whole system. Commence taking Foley's Kidney Remedy at once and be vigorous. Trout's drug store. The Presidential Candidates. The complete list of the Presi dential candidates, representing the various political parties has recently been given out. We be low give the list and, also the vice presidential caudidates. Republican, President, Wm. H. Taft, of Ohio; Vice-President, James S. Sherman, of New York. Democratic, President, Wm. J. Bryau, of Nebraska; Vice Presi dent, John W. Kern, of Indiana. Prohibitionist, President, Eu gene W. ChatJn, of Illinois; Vice President, A 'iron S. Watkins, of Ohio. Independence, President, Thou L. Hisgen, of Massachusetts; Vice President, John T. Graves, of Georgia. Populist, President, Thos. E. Watson, of Georgia; Vice Presi dent, Samuel WiJiams, of Indi ana. Socialist, President, Eugene V. Deos, of Indiana; Vice-President, Benjamin Hanford, of New York. Socalist-Lauor, President, Au gust Cilhaus, of New York; Vice President, Donald L. Muuioe, of Virginia. I Miiks II Saved HU Lite. Lester M. Nelson, of Naples, Maine, says in a recent letter i "I have used Dr. King's New Dis covery many yeais, for coughs at.d ' olds, aud I think it saved my life. I have found it a relia ble remedy for throat and lung complaints, and would no more be without a bottle thau I would bi without food." For nearly forty years New Discover has stood at the head of throat and lung remedies. As a preventive of pneumonia and healer of weik lungs, it has no equal. Sold un der guarautee at Trout's drug store. 50caod1.00 Trial bot tie free. Dog Tax Law Unconstitutional In a bill in eiiily recently Hied in the Lebanon court the eonsti tutionality of the Act of Assem bly approved May 8ft, 1898, and its supplement approved June 1, 1HU7, is attacked by Titus M Gass, president of the dog tax association of Jackson township, that county. The act. is declared to be unconstitutional for the fol lowing reasons: "Because tl;e title of the act coutains more than one subject, being for tho taxation of dogs aud the protec tiou of sheep and does not fairly give notice of its con'enis; be cause the tax provided for is not. uniform upon the same class of subjects aud because the power given to the tax collector, con stable or cit .en uf any district to kill the dog of any person not paying the dog tax provided by the act is confiscatory legislation aud the lax is confiscatory." NOW FOR BARGAINS A T THE IRWIN STORE GREAT AUGUST SALE t Fall Term Begins September 1, 2 aud 51. Seud for catalogue. Tui-Statk BUSINESS COVUCOM, Cumberland, Md. Farm At Private Sale. Farm containing (i:.' acres, all farm land, located at Clay-lick, Franklin county, Pa., 4 miles south rf Mercersburg. This farm has all necessary improvements and fruit of all kinds. Pleuty of water. Also piece of timber laud containing 7 acres, which will not be sold uutil after the farm is disposed of. Inquire of J. L. Meredith, Mercersburg, Pa. 7-88-61 I We are iroing to offer our entire stock of Fancy Decorated Cliltin, Cut (ilass. Lamps. Books, Framed Pictures, etc., nt about HALF PRICE during this month. This Is no fake sale. Come In and look us over. We aio sure it will pay you to invest now for further use. , ! The Irwin Store. v. . . - - . n 1 '0. Farm at Private Sale, Containing U'O ucies. 50 cleared. Balance In line timber. 250 fruit trees of various kinds, good water, go id ' room dwelling house, good bank Lai n, new wagon shed, and other out build ings. IWOO bushels lime put on lately. Land iu good cultivation. Located it miles northwest of Needmore. Pa. This is a bargain. Cash, or easy pay meats. Call on, or address K.MOUY A. 1)1 KM., 8 27- 3t. Locust Grove, Pa. MRS. A. F. LITTLE'S I BIG UNDERSELLING STORE, McConnellsburg, pa Midsummer Williriery IVe are closing out our stock of hats at reduced prices. Also, Ribbons, Belts, Combs, Collars, and fancy Shirtwaists, reduced to half price. If you want bargains, come at once before they are gone. 3 Store opposite Postollice. Cider Making at Waterfall. Having purchased a line new Ceiser H horsepower Engine and a new Grind er, I am prepared to run my press with more speed and satisfaction, and will open up business on Tuesday, September 1, 1WIH, and Tuesday of each week following until necessary when I will run other days in the week as may be required. Thanking all for past patronage, and asking a con tinuance of the same, I am Yours leapectfull , 8-20-3t. N H. Ai.unvAY. Mountain House (Formerly known us Mcllvulne's.) DELIGHTFDLSUMMER RESORT This well known place situated on the turnpike between the top of side ling Hill and the top of Kays Hill, 14 mlies west of McConnellsburg and 12 miles east of Hverett, is now under the management of the undersigned, and is opto U the traveling public and for the accomodation of regular bo irders Pamilles looking t -.r a cool place to spend a few weeks during the hot sum mar weather will find this place ideal, for further information address. MltS. W. W. HoCKKNBKHItY, 7-1-iii.i. Breczewood, Pa. 6 per cent Mortgages. Send for our MOItlXIAGK IN VKSTMKNT ClltCITLAU. which shows our unique pluu of pluclnir money on REAL KSTATK In PtTTO S0I0, PAt FlltST Moum AiKS ft percent to I he Investor. All expeunen puid by the bor rower. We accept of remittances of .x) to 10,000 and over. We have the highest refer euueM, which uppeur on circular. Over 8ft v cur Iu buuiuuMr-. Stud um your spare inouey for Investment. las. W. Drape & Co., Scotch Morlvi'Ke liaokerf. Buiti bVl-it l-fi-13 Farmers' Bank Bids:., PITTSBURG. And Modern Arenic Spectacle THE QUEEN OF NATIONS Two Superb Bands Wheeler's Dancing Horses Capt. Snyder King of Lions A Complete Miniature Menagerie A Host of Happy Mirth Provoking Clowns and lOO Other New Sensational Features WILL EXHIBIT AT McConnellsburg, Pa., Monday, August 31st. Two Performances, Afternoon and Evening. 2 and 8 p. m. Grand Street Parade at Noon KILLthc couch and CURE the LUNC8 WITH Dr. King's New Discovery FDR rQUCHS PBICB 60c A Jl.'X). Trial Bottle Free WD ALL THROAT AND LUMP TROUBLES. GUARANTEED SATISFACTORY OR MONET REFUNDED. Our o Valdai PravaaU Pneumonia Gfand Free Outside Exhibition on Show Grounds Before Each Performance. Admission, 25c. Cider Making. The undersigned U prepared with u first clays iir.nn outfit ut hiit home near jug town, to do cider inulciutr, tnd hereby s;lve notice lhal IiIh mill will be ready for liuaioeti on every Wednesday until the tirat of Ortolwr, nd after that time, on Wednesday and Thursday of each week. 8-2U tf. Nick Hohmam. C M. RAY, Auctioneer, Fostotllct! a-Mio.m McCiimellsburti, Pa. K'f'H mi Yribr' Kipiriuce. OwIqk to thi iu OMtftJfcUw mi m til r of "'11k for my Karvloe I have decide 1 in u.jilfy the publ u tut lUftu u r Oml I whull hold juvself In re at! Inch-. f.r p hlUi mle uiu'tlooH, &o. Prloe modert. uud -.iiiUtttutfuu tfuuruutevd. ii"' ly. The Passing Years move too quickly for any one to put off the starting of a 3AVIN(!S ACCOUNT. Next week drifts too easily Into next month and next month into next year, and which si often means never. The present Is the time to begin, even though your first deposit is small. The hab it is soon acquired, and once acquired, your future will bo safe. The First National Bank of McConnellsburg. Operates under the Sttict Banking Laws of the United States Government. Pays Three Per Cent Compound Interest. oxxxxxxxc oxxxxoxxxxxx FULTON COUNTY BANK McConnellsburg Pa. (ORGANIZED IN 1887.) 3 per cent. Interest Paid on Time Money Deposit it, when you have a surplus, with Borrow, when In need from The Fulton County Bank. The ofticers are men with yoars of practical training in their re spective lines. They are thoroughly competent add exercise pru dence and the utmost care In the management of this institution. They do not have a dollar invested in stocks or corporation bonds. individual liability and security to Depositors of more than $300,000.00. W. H. NELSON, - - - Cashier. EIGHTEEEN STOCKHOLDERS O DtTtBGTORfl : J. Nelson Sipes, Chas. U. Spongier, A. U. Nace, 0 Wm. H. Nelson, J. F. Johnston, Walter M. Comerer, A. F. Baker. !S xxxxxxxxxkxxx sooooooooR J. K. Johnston's i c ASK TO SEE THE Taylor Bargains LAWNS AND SUITS REDUCED INDIA LINENS THE FAMOUS TAYLOR. The Tailor of New York and Chicago is still offering tremendous inducements to his old and new friends. A large number of his most at tractive fabrics are being sold at a saving on each suit of from $2.00 to $10.00 Think of it- and every suit made specially toyonr own order and thoroughly up-to-date. Come and select your choice of fabrics -:-NOW-:- and get the full benefit of the Summer wear. 6reatly Reduced Be sure to get the re duced prices on Snow White's. White Oxfords Some very interest ins .Reductions. Tan, Gun Metal, and Patent Leather Oxfords for Men and Women. SHOES FOR THE FAMILY DRESS SKIRTS SHIRT WAISTS SUES IN E SILK Fancy TrOUSerS 1 Muslins and Seersuckers LAP DUS TERS, EL Y NETS PAROID AND BARRETT ROOFING. OLD PRICES. J. K. JOHNSTON, McConnellsburg, F. Sri BOOKKEEPING. Open All The Year, PENMANSHIP. Catalogue Free, The Tri-State Business College 1 Cumberland, Md. 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