Stye jFttltott Ccrontg JCctos. VOLUME 10 McCONNELLSBURG, PA., DECEMBER 3, 1908. NUMBER II RECORD OF DEATHS. Persons Well Known to Many ol Our Readers, Who Have Answered Final Summons. ALL SEASONS ARE THINE. 0 DEATH. John K. Woodcock. John K. Woodcock, who has re sided on the Woodcock home stead at Char Ridge in Taylor township for a number of years, departed this life for the great beyond on last Friday, at 10:80 a. m. At the time of his death, he was in the home of Z. Bland Bar nett, at Waterfall Mrs. Barnett being a niece of Mr. Woodcock. He knew his time was near at hand, and said he was ready that the end was near. He grad ually wore away from weakness. He said he did not have an ache nor a pain. He was a quiet, harmless man- one about whom the neighbors and those who knew him, could say no harm. Thus be died without an enemy. He had lived a faithful Christian ever since his youth, being a member of the M. E. church at Clear Ridge, and one who was always found in his place of wor ship, even in his declining years, when his health and the weather would permit. He was never married, having moved to Clear Ridge with his parents from Trough Creek Val ley, when he was about ten years of age, and after the other broth ers and sisters were married and left home, he still remained with .his parents, doing the farming and caring for them; and just shortly before their death, his sister, Mrs. Harriet J. (J rove was left with three small children, which she brought home, and which he helped to raise; for by his father's will, the home place fell to him. after paying out the other heirs. Also, he and his sis ter, Mrs. Grove, raised his broth er George Woodcock's son, Clark Woodcock. He lived to a ripe old age, and had followed many younger rela tives to the grave. J use two weeks previous to his death, his sister Mr.. Lizzie Berkstresser, died, and just two weeks previous to his funeral, he attended his sister's funeral. His funeral services were con ducted by Rev. W. M. Cline, at the M. E. church at Clear Ridge, on Sunday, who preached from the text, II Kings 25 : 2 '-Set thy house in order for thou sbalt die and not live." None can doubt the words of the text, but that John was ready. He is survived by one sister Mrs. Harriet Jane Grove, who on account of ill health, went to the home of her daughter at Salis bury, Md., a few weeks ago, and hence could not be, present at his funeral. At the time of his death he was aged B3 years, 1 month and 29 days, he being just six daysplder than his father was when he died. Interment in (Jloar Ridge Cemetery. He was familiarly and lovingly called "Uncle John" by nearly everybody. Ho came of a lone- v 0 - mm lived race. His great grand-father and great grand-mother, we are told by one who has reliable data to that effect, died at the ages of lir and 180 respectively, who were among the very first settlers in Wells Valley, and who resided where Anderson's mill cow stands. Roy Smith. Hoy Smith, a son of the late Joseph A. SmLh, Esq., of this place, and a nephew of Robert Smith and Mrs. T. N. Hamill, died in Oklahoma City, Ok la., and his remains were taken to the borne of his brother, John P. Smith, Mt Carroll, 111., reaching there on the 20th ult. During the past six months Ue deceased had been employed t Oklahoma. ( Mv. he, havinir haan wausferred to that city from Chicago, where he bad worked for a number of year. Prior to Educational Meeting. The fourth local institute of Licking Creek township was held at Harrisonville school last Fri day evening. The meeting was called to order by the teacher, Miss Maude Deshong, after which the president, H. O. Wible, took charge. The topics i 1. In what respect should a teacher become a child ? 2. Possibitities of a country child. 8. School room freedom were well discus sed by the teachers present, namely, Mr. Lawyer, Miss Hoop, Miss Daniels, Miss Mellott, Miss Deshong, C. W. Mellott, H. O. Wi ble, and V. L. Hollinshead, o' Licking Creek; Mr. Barton and Mr. Chesnut, of Taylor; Mr. Peightel, of Tod, and Prof. Thom as and Supt. Lamberson, of Mo Connellsburg. The school rendered a number of recitations, dialogues and songs, which showed a careful preparation on the part of the teacher and pupils. Institute adjourned to meet at Shanes' school next Friday evening V. L. Hollinshead, Sec'y. BRUSH CREEK. Rev. Weise preached a Thanks giving sermon to a large and at tentive congregation at McKen dree last Sunday. Grant F. Spade, of Emmaville, attended the Sunday School Con vention at Pleasant Grove Satur day afternoon and evening. Bruce Barton and sister Lida spent Saturday and Sunday with ther uncle J. Tilden Hill at Dott. William Slehng, who has been employed in the west for the past year is spending some time with his parents at Akersville. John Lucas and Miss Gertrude Barton of Everett, spent Satur day and Sunday with the latter 's parents Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Barton. Miss Jennie Lodge, who has been spending sometime with her aunt at Frederick, Md., has re turned home. Miss Grace Hixson is visiting friends and relatives in McCon tiellsburg this week. M. W. Hixson, of Emmaville, has been on the sick list for the past week. The fourth institute of Brush Creek township will be held at Buchanan scboolbouse, Friday evening, December 4th. All friends of education are cordially invited. Sebert Barton and A. M. Hix son made a business trip to Ever ett last Friday. School Report Report of Intermediate school, McConnellsburg. Number en rolled. 42; average attendance, 81; percent, of attendance, 95. Those who attended every day during month : Robert Hamil, Thad Shimer, Raymond Grissinger, Pierce Hmry, Walter Largeut, Guy Reod, Wayne Tr.ylnr, John" Stoutoale, Pete Morton, Koss Bamil, Willis Dame's, Earl Ever- hart, Mary Irwin, Margaret Pat terson, Samantha Mellott, Elea nor Sinnott, Minerva Pittman, Faith Reed, Rotta Woodal. Gertrude Hoke, teacher. his last illness, Roy had been in good neaitn. tie was a young man of steady and industrious habits, his death coming at a time when he was making rapid ad vancement in his chosen vocation, tie was born in McConnells burg, twenty six years ago, but went to Illinois when quite young. He leaves to mourn, seven broth ers and two sisters: Thomas, Charles, and Robert, of Oklaho ma City; George, of Polo, 111.; John, Will, and Mattie, of Mt. Carroll, III.; an! Mrs. C. E Grove, of Davenport, Iowa. Harry K. Fisher. Harry K. Fisher, propritor of the Fisher House, Bedford, died Wednesday morning of last week, aged 37 years, 9 months, and 27 days. Funeral Thursday after noon, services conducted by Rev. Townsend of the Presbyterian church, and interment was made in the Bedford cemetery. The deceased was a son of Mr. and Mrs. John R. Fisher, and a nephew of Mrs. S. B. Woollet, of this place. His wife and parents survive him. Harry had, with some friends, been on a hunting expedition on Martin Hill, a mountain in the southern part of Bedford county, and took a se vere cold which resulted iu diph theria, from which be did not re cover. Harry was a popular hotel man, and bis death at this time will be a omening blow to hie wife and parents. MAYS CHAPEL. Nov. 26 The hunters are mak ing good use of the deer season. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Lafferty and daughter Lois, of Clearfield, are visiting friends and relatives here. C. W. Crist, of Pittsburg, spent last week with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. P. O. Crist. The funeral of Charles E Good man was largely attended, Wed nesday of last week. Mr. and Mrs. O'Neil, of Pitts burg, are visiting in the home of James Bishop. Jacob Schultz was called to the Valley on account of his mother being seriously ill. David Powell spent a few days with his father, John Powell. Reede Booth visited Mr. Otis Booth Sunday, and was accompa nied home by his sister Mary. Mrs. Samuel Wise and daugh ter, of Dudley, are visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Manu. Frank Crist and sister Fern visited their brother, B. O. Crist, Sunday. A new roof is being put on the church of this place. PLEASANT RID0E. Revival services began at Eoen ezer last Monday night. The institute at Harrisonville was well attended last Frrlay night Garfield Shives and sister, Miss Louie, rpent last Sunday in the home of M. E. Bard. Ed Swope, wife and mother and son Don spent last Sunday at Hartman Truax's. Henry Truax, daughter and son, of Dayton, Ohio, are visiting Mr. Truax's parents and other relatives in this community. Rhoda Keefer and son and daughter, ot Trough Creek, and brother AmouSipe and wife, were callers at E. V. Mellott's last Tuesday. Vernon Deshong spent last Sunday at E. V. Mellott's. The teachers have begun to prepare for the County Institute. Aaron Deshong and wife and sons Ross and Watson spent last Sunday at James Mellott's. SALUVIA. Some of the farmers of this vicinity are busy plowing at present. Miss Ada Decker spent a few days last week at her home near Saluvia, but she returned to Merr.ersburg last Sunday where she is employed. Mrs. Jennie Barber and son Roy spent last Sunday at Need more. Ethel Deshong of Harrison ville spent Sunday with her cou sin, Lois Decker, near Saluvia. O. E Hann has been busy the past week getting out lumber lor a new barn. Philip Strait has reoently built a new barn. COUNTY INSTITUTE. Snperintendent Lamberson Has Every thing in flood Shape and a Q00D TIM IS EXPECTED. Church Notice. McConnellsburg M. E church services for Sunday, December 6, 1908, as follows : Love Feast iu the Sunday school room from 9:80 to 10:30 a m. Public preach ing service at 10:80 followed by the Holy Communion. Sunday school, 2:00 p. m ; Epworth League, 6:00; preaching, 7:00 p, m., with continuation of the sac ramental services. Let our mem bership make a special effort to be present at these services. Ev erybody welcome. 0. W. Buy nick, pastor. The following is the program of the County TPeachers' Iistitute which will convene in the Court House in McConnellsburg next Monday. The enrolling clerk, Mr. Mor ton, will be in the Superinten dent's office from 9 a. m. to 11:45, and from 1 to 1:30 p. m. Teachers will enroll as early as possible. Do not ask to be en rolled between 4:30 p. in. and 5 p. m. Have the exact change ready to hand to the clerk. The enrollment fee will be $1. 50, which will entitle teacher to a general admission ticket, note book, pencils, song-book, &c. Teachers may exchange their general admission tickets for re serve by presenting them at Trout's drug store and by adding 25c. in cash. Tickets on sale at Trout's Drug store at 10 o'clock, a. m., sharp. MoNDAy, December 7. AFTEKNOON, 1:30 TO 4. Singing; conducted by Prof. Yoder. Devotional exercise, Rev. Fas sold. Address, W. W. Deatrich, A. M. Address, C. H. Gordinier, Ph, D. EVKNING, 8 P. M. Doors open 7, exercises at 8. "Lecture, J. Wight Giddens, subject, "Uncle Sam's People." Tuesday, Dec., 9. FOREOOON, 9:15 to 11:45. Devotional exercises, Rev. Grove. Address, W. W. Deatrick. Address, F. F. Holsopple. Address, C. H. Gcrdiuier. AFTEKNOON, 1 :30 tO 4. Song drill, Prof. Yoder. Address, F. F. Holsopple. Address, C. H. Gordinier. Report of committee on profes sional reading. Address, W. W. Deatrick. evening, 8 p. m. Entertainment, Maude Wellis' Concert Company. Wednesday, Dec. 9. forenoon, 9:15 to 11:15. Devotional exercises, Rev. Bry ner. Address, C. H. Gordinier. Address, W. W. Deatrick. Address, F. F. Bolsopple. afternoon, 1:30 to 4. Song drill, Prof. Yoder. Lecture, F. F. Holsopple. Lecture, C. H. Gordinier. Lecture, W. W. Deatrick. evening, 8 p. m. Lecture, "The University of Adversity," W. Quay Roselle. Thursday, Dec. 10. FORENOON, 9:15 to 11:15. Devotional exercises, Rev. Houston. Song drill, Prof. Yoder. Lecture, W. W. Deatrick. Lecture, C. H. Gordinier. Address, C. H. Gordinier. AFTERNOON, 1:30 to 4. Song drill, Prof Yoder. Lecture, W. W. Deatrick. Lecture, C. H. Gordinier. Address. evening, Op. m, Entertaiument, Durno. Friday, Dec. 11, 9:18. Devotional exercises, Rev. Bry ner. Address, W. W. Deatrick. Address, C. H. Gordinier. Address, W. W. Deatrick. Repot t of committees and mis cellaneous business. Adjournment. On Monday of list week, An drew Washabaugh, ot this place butchered a bog that dressed 512 pounds, and on the same day James Woodal butcheied one that cleaned 590. We are now ready to hear from the other fellows. From 0. R. Cline. In a letter from our old triend O. R. Cline, formerly of Burnt Cabins, but now a prominent Electrical Engineer, located at liong Beach, California, Mr. Cline says: "I often wish for the gift of a good descriptive writer that 1 might picture to fellow readers of The News the beauties and the ugliness, the goodness and sin fulness of this desert land and balmy climate; for it is a combi nation of all these and much more that is good and bad. But it is the "Sunny Italy" of our coun try, and ere long, scarcely a sug gestion of the dreary desert of few decades ago will be apparent. Then, again, I think the letters coming in from every state and part of our country, from fellow Fulton boys and girls, perhaps become too frequent to interest home readers of the paper though all of these letters are in teresting to me." We want to assure our good brother, that he nejd not feel any delicacy about sending let ters for publication in the News, and whenever he may have the time and inclination, he may rest assured that his descriptions will be read with interest and profit by the great News family. NEW GRENADA. Nearly every family in New Grenada did their butchering last week. County Treasurer C. B. Ste vens, of McConnellsbuig, was in our town ou business on Tues day of last week. A series of meetings is being held in the Zion M. E. church by the Rev. Fleegul. Grace Lodge, teacher No. 4. school went home on Thanksgiv ing day, and remained until Sun day. Martha Akers, of Huntingdon, and grandson Wells, are visiting in the home of the former's brother, Frank G. MiHs. Ritner and Martha Black spent Sunday of last week in the home of their uncle Gideon Duvall, in Clay township. Four generations were togeth er at the home of L. L. Cunning ham on Thanksgiving eve, name ly, J. G. Cunningham, L. L. Cunningham, Ralph W. and Wil lis m Laverty ages ranging from four to eighty years and all en joying good health. Rev. B. F. Reidel preached his introductory sermon in Bethel last Sunday. He was accom panied by Nay hem Locke, of Locke's Valley. Bert Heeter's dwelling caught fire recently, and was only saved from total destruction by the timely arrival ot help. Pa.'t of the house was badly damaged. Mrs. Thomas Mansberger died at her home in Three Springs last Friday evening after a ling ering illness. She was a faith ful member of the Church of God for many years. Funeral last Sunday, and interment at Cherry Grove. Accident. MisB Grace Hann, of Saluvia, and Mr. Oscar Deshong, met with an accident that might have been worse. They were on their way to the institute at Harrisonville last Friday evening, when the mule they were driving, like mules will do sometimes, ran in to a big wagon. The shock was so sudden that they were both thrown out over the dashboard. Fortunately, neither was hurt. The shafts wore broken and the mule was captured at Greenhill. After getting another pair of shafts, they resumed their jjur ney and arrived at the institute without further trouble. ABOUT PEOPLE YOU KNOW NEfcDMORB. We are having tine weather for this time ol year. Jacob Powell with his engine took the Peck-Wink well ma chine to Angeline Mellott's last Friday where they will begin work next week. John Mann is spenting some time with his sister, Mrs. John McClellan. Quite a number of our young people attended the Sunday School Convention at Pleasant Grove last Saturday afternoon and evening. Mrs. Susan Bishop is spending sometime wi , friends in this vicinity. Rev. A. G. H Powers has com menced his pi Jtracted meeting at Pleasant Grove. Mrs. Oliver Mellott and Misses Mattie and Libbie Funk were visitors at Ross Mellott's Sun day. Most of our people butchered last week. CLEAR RIDOE. Frank Miller and Howard Tern pleton went to Tyrone to trans act business last Saturday. K. J. Fleming of the County Seat, spent from Friday evening until Sunday with his his parents here. Misses Maude M. Fields, Elsie Baker, Jess K, Henry, and Lillian Fleming who are engaged in teaching school this winter, spent from Wednesday nntil Sunday with their respective pareuts at this place. Mrs. Mac Richardson spent Sunday with her sisterin law Mrs. N B. Henry. George Huston and sister Miss Ell i of Saltillo were here last Sunday attending the funeral of their father's uncle's John Wood cock. Miss Mame E. Madden of Three Springs was here Friday. She was accompanied home on Saturday by Miss Minnie Grove. Ephraim Auderson, who is suffering with cancer still re mains no better. Mr. J. N. Culp a grandson of James Kerlin, Sr., is visiting his grandfather. Mrs. Frank Kerlin and five boys of Pittsburg are visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. James Mort. Butchering is the general or der of the day. Mrs. Bert Henry and three children of the Cove are visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Kerlin. Many persons from a distance were here on Sunday attendance the funeral of J. K. Woodcock. This being Monday, November 30th means the last day for hunt ing the various kinds of game, and quite a number of our citi zens are taking advantage of the same, while some have gone as far as Allen's Valley in the hope of being able to bring back eith er a deer or a bear. The funeral of Uncle John Woodcock was largely attended. The Jr. O. U. A. M. Thanks giving sermon that was to have been preached last Sunday, was postponed on account of the funeral until Sunday, Dec. 13th at 2 80 p. m. The township bridge that spans Woodenbridge Creek near A. J. Frakers' farm that was washed away by the floods last spring, has been rebuilt, and is now ready for travel. W. L Fields of this place met with a minor accident Friday which might have been worse. Mr. Fields was assisting a neigh bor to butcher, and while feeding the sausage grinder his finger got caught, tearing the end off to the bone. Master Glen Miller has been boused up for some time with tonsihtis. He is slowly improv ing. N. B. Henry and son car penter contractors, are building a large barn for Adam Black at Broad Top City. Snapuhots at Their Comings and doing Here lor a Vacation, or Away for a RestlulOuting. After spending e few weeks very pleasantly at the Washing ton House, Mr. Henry Miller and daughter Elizabeth, and Mrs. L. M. Skinner, left for their res pee tive homea in Kansas last Friday They were accompanied to Mer cereburg by Mre. 8. B. Woollet. NAMES OP VISITORS AND VISITED Luther Fix and wife, of Folte, were guests of L A. Youse and wife, last Saturday. A. W. Deshong, of Andover, called at the News office while in town last Saturday. Mr. Johu Booth, one of Tavlor township's progressive young farmers, was in town last Satur day. Lewis Sipes, of Whips Cove, and his brother George W., of Saluvia, spent a few hours in town Monday. Mrs. M. A Kelly and Mrs. J. G. Alexander spent Wednesday with the family of S. C. Yeakle, in Mercersburg. Mr. Henry B. Huston, of Tay lor township, was a welcome call er at the News office while in town on business on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Shierer, of Hyndman, Pa., spent the time from last Thursday until Sunday visiting relatives in McConnells burg. Mamie and Nellie Hess, of near McConnellsburg, went over to Path Valley last Friday to spend a few days with their brother Claude. Charles W. Hess, of Licking Creek township, dropped into the News office last Saturday, and pushed his subscription ahead for another year. Prof. J. Max Kirkpatrick, ot the Mount Union Grammar School, and his sister Miss D. Lacea Kirkpatrick, spent a few days last week with their brother-in-law and sister Rev. and Mrs. C. W. Bryner of this place. Mr. W. H. Feagley and sons George, James, and William Ficholas Trout, of Pleasant Ridge, were in town a few hours Tues day. If the fast named son does not become a doctor some day, it will not be because he does not bear the names of two prominent physicians. Mr. M. C. Greenland and daughter Miss Mary, of Wells took advantage of the good weath er and made a trip to McConnells burg Tuesday. Mr. Greenland has a good farm where he lives, which on account of advancing years, he will sell at a bargain. This would be an excellent chance for some energetic, industrious young man. Mr. John Barber, of Garret, Indiana, spent a few hours in town last Saturday. He and his brother in law, Scott S. J i inn, of Webster Mills, had been over at Loudon, visiting relatives there. Mr. Barber was born in Belfast township nearly seventy-two years ago, and went to Indiana when a young man, and has been prosperous. He expects to re turn home in a few days. This office was favored Tues day morning by a very pleasant call from Editor J. N. Culp, of the North Vernon Sun, North Vernon, Iud. Mr. Culp was ac companied by his unole J. P. Kerlin, of Clear Ridge, He has been visiting relatives in this county for several days, and ex perts to return to bis home next week. We found him a very pleasant gentleman, and regret that his stay in our town was eo short. Quite a bunch of hunters had their headquarters at Jacob Sharpe'e above Knobevllle, dur ing the open season. They have all returned to their homes and with a nice lot of game Messrs Thomas and Darby went to their homes in Pittsburg last Wednes day, and on the same day the three men from Chester county, as did also those from Delaware county. While we have not learned that they got any deer, they succeeded in getting a nice lot of smaller game.
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