CI)' tmtm VOLUME 10 McCONNELLSHURG, PA., EE UK UAH V 11, NUMBER 2 I HAS CAUSED FOUR DEATHS 1 Severe Type of Influenza Has Been vailing in Lower Part of Coun ty For Several Weeks. Pre STATE DEPARTMENT INVESTIGATES. A representative o! the State Department of Health recently spent the entire day with the physicians in Buck Valiey and the adjoining Coves, investigating a severe type of influenza which has been prevalent m this com munity since early in November and which has already caused four deaths. The symptoms of this disease are as follows: The onset in nearly all instances is sudden and begins with severe backache, pain in the muscles of the neck, back and extremities, sick stom ach, abdominal pain, great weak ness and prostration, and in a number of cases was followed in a day or two by a mild form of jaundice. In the cases dying, rather severe type of jaundice preceded death. The disease has proven to be distinctly contagious in charac ter. in the village of Buck Val ley, children from the school were permitted to view the re mains of two children who died from theidisease and four of these children sickened with a similar illness, not ending fatally, how ever, eight or nine days after this exposure. The people in this community had already learned of its conta gious character. The school di rectors had properly closed and disinfected the school room, keep ing the school closed for seven days. The general alarm preval ent m this community was set somewhat at rest by this inspec tion. The entire community has been advised that, because of the unusual severity of this influenza and of its being so easily trans mitted from the sick to the well, visiting with the sick should be discontinued; that those who are ill with the disease should be carefully isolated the same as is done with the more common com mumcable diseases; and, if others die, that the funeral should be made as nearly private as pos sible. The Department of Health ad vises that, for the present, large gatherings be prevented as much as possible; and, that children and all young people should avoid com ing in contact with those who are now sick with the disease, or with those who have recently suf fered from it. Free ventilation of all Bleeping rooms and living rooms is advised; and it is further recommended that on the first appearance of symptoms similar to those detailed, that the patient be carefully isolated, and that the family physician be called. At least 100 young persons have suffered from this disease, and four have lost their lives from it Older people seem to be less susceptible to it, and many moth ers have nursed their sick chil dren without contracting it. It is hoped that by observing these precautions the disease will soon be stamped out The phy sicians in the community are co operating in every way with the Department of Health to accom plish this end. Bit Yield of Clover Seed. A car load of clover seed con signed to western points was shipped from Martinsburg, Blair county, last week. The seed was purchased from the farmers of Morrison's Cove during the past few weeks, by Messrs. Lee Fur ry, of New Enterprise, and P. B. Furry, of Loysburg. The crop on the limestone farms of Morn son's Cove was abundant, yield ing hundreds of bushels of the tiny seed. As clover seed sells anywhere from $10 to $15 per bushel, the total amount paid to farmers of that locality by the buyers amounted to more than $25,000. Everett Republican. RECORD OF DEATHS. Persons Well Known to Many of Readers, Who Have Answered Final Summons. Our ALL SEASONS ARE THINE, 0 DEATH. William H. Hockensmith After an illness of about three months, William Henry Hocken- smitb, a former resident of Beth el township, this county, died at bis home in Santa Rosa, Californ la, Wednesday morning, January 27, 190!), aged 07 years, 10 months and 1 day. He leaves a wife and two children, Miss Laura Hock ensmith, of Santa Rnsa, and Em erson, living in Trinity county Cil. The deceased served in the Civ ll War, in Company F, seventy seventh Pennsylvania Volunteers, having enlisted in September 1861, and was mustered out as a corporal in January, 1806. He was married February 27, 18(50, to Miss Reb?cca Wink, of Sipes Mills, and three sons and two daughters blessed the union. He joined the Odd Fellows on leaving the army and has kept up his membership all these years. Mr. Hockensmith joined the Christian church in 1863, while in the army, and has remained a faithful member ever since. He went to California in 1898, and for some years past bad been the janitor of the Christian Church in Santa Rosa. On Thursday afternoon a large number of friends assembled to pay a last respect, when he was laid to rest from his late residence on Seventh street The funeral was held under the auspices of the Odd Fellows with the Rev. Peter Colvin assisting. The Grand Army and auxiliary socie ties turned out in large numbers at the service. I he remains were laid to rest in Odd Fellows' cemetery under a pall of beautiful floral offerings from friends and the societies to which he belonged. Owing to the washouts on the railroads the son, Emerson Hockensmith, was unable to be present at the funer al William Stevens. From the Kreeport (III.) SUndurd, Feb. 'l. William Stevehs'died very sud denly Sunday morning about 10 o clock at bis home in Ridott vi) age. The cause was neuralgia of the heart, according to the ver diet of the coroner's jury, which made an investigation of the death Sunday afternoon. Mr. Stevens seemed as well as usual when he arose Sunday morning. Shortly before 10 o'clock he complained of nausea, which the family re garded as some simple stomach ailment, but aid was at once sum moned. VH die before help could be given. Coroner Baum gartner was at once notified, and he conducted an inquest at 3 o' clock in the afternoon,with the result stated. Mr. Stevens was born in Ful ton county. Pa., January 8, 1850 and came west to Illinois seven teen years ego. He lived in the vicinity of Ridott until three years ago, when be retired and moved to the village. He is survived by his widow, an adopted son and an adopted daughter. The funeral will be held on Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock, the services to be conducted by Kev. J. E. Fry, at the United Brethren church. George Kurtz will have charge of the arrange ments. The remains will be tak en to Pecatonica for interment and services at the grave will be in charge of the Modern Wood men lodge of that place, of which the deceased was a member. Mrs. John B. Sipe. At her home in Licking Creek township, Mrs. Mary Rebecca Sipe, wife of John B. Sipe, de parted this life February 7, 1909, after an illness of 14 days, aged 08 years, 1 month, and 16 days. Mrs. Sipe leaves to mourn her loss a husbaud, two daughters- Miss Llllie at homo, and Mrs, PENNSY BORROWING MONEY.' Company Needs $80,000,000 to Run the Business. Stockholders of the Pennsyl vania ranroad have received no tice i!of their annual meeting, which will be held at Horticul tural hall on March 9. The re port for the year ending Decem ber 31, 190H, will be offered, and the stockholders will be asked to ratify an increase of the bonded indebtedness to be made from time to time when it may be re quired in the judgment cf the di rectors. It is explained that the increase is necessary to care for the pay ment of $60,000,000 in short term notes now outstanding, and to provide for capital that probably will be needed in the near future. The directors also ask for an in crease of indebtedness to the extent of $80,000,000. The annual election will be held in the geueral offices of the com pany at Broad street station, be twoen 10 a. m. and G p. m. on March 23. Miss Xnnie Dickson spent a couple of days in Harnsburgthis week. Sadie Shaw, of Hiram, Pa., and three grandsons; also, by Miss Ed;th Martin, a young lady who has lived with Mr. Sipe's for eight years. Mrs. Sipe's maiden name was Mumma, and she is survived by one sister, Mrs. An na Bann, of Saluvia, aud two brothers', Geo. W. Mumma, near Harrison ville, und David R. Mum ma, of Hustontown. Just two weeks ago her brother, James A. Mumma, died. ' Mrs. Sipe identified herself with the Presbyterian church May 5, 1807, and lived a devoted christian life up until her death. Mrs. Sipe was a kind neighbor, beloved by all who knew her, and will be greatly missed in the neighborhood where she lived. The cause of her death was la- grippeand bronchial pneumonia, Funeral services Tuesday morn mg, conducted by Rev. Cline, of Hustontown, and interment in the Greenhill Presbyterian ceme tery. R. C. Graves.- Ralph C. Graves, a well-known citizen of Thompson township. died at his winter residence in Washington, D. C, last Saturday e'ening, aged about 57 years. Fu neral services were held at his home in Washington. Tuesdav morning, after which bis remains were shipped to Hancock, Md., arriving at the latter place Tues day afternoon, after which inter ment was made in the graveyard at the Presbyterian church in Iancock. ,Mr, Graves was married twice, His first wife was a Miss Carter, and to this union two children survive, namely, Mrs. Bruce Brosius, of Biosius, W. Va., and Mrs. Robert McCandlish, of Han cock, Md. Mr. Graves' second marriage was with a Miss Gid dings, of Loudon county, Va., who survives him. ine deceased was a progress ive farmer, and owned one of the best farms in his township. iiis aeain was me result of a stroke of paralysis which he had recently. Elvey M kiuul Walker. Elvey Merril Walker, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Walker, died at the home of his grandmother Mrs. Katharine McClaio, in Tay lor township, Thursday morning, i ebruary 4t 1909, aged 4 months and 10 duys. Although he re ceived all kindness and best of attention, it was the will of his Heavenly Father that he should be taken away from earth to dwell in a land free from sick ness, sorrow and pain. Thou art gone, little Elvey, Sweat cbllil of our loves, From earth's flry strands To bright mansions above. We loved (his tendur little one, And would have wished him stay; But let our Father' will be done He shines tn endless day. The following Is taken from the New York Herald of Saturday morn ing, April 15, 1S05. Editor. IMPORTANT. ASSASSINATION OF PRESIDENT LINCOLN The President Shot at the Theatre Last Evening. SECRETARY SEWARD Daggered In His Bed BUT NOT MORTALLY WOUNDED CITY OF OMAHA. Clarence and Frederick Seward Badly Hurt. ESCAPE OF THE ASSASSINS Intense Excitement Washington. In Scene at the Deathbed of Mr. Lincoln. J. Wilkes Booth, the Actor the Alleged Assassin of the President. &c, &c, &c THE OFFICIAL DISPATCH. War Department, Washington, April la, 1:30 a. m Major General Dix, New York 1 his evening at about 9:30 p, m., at Ford's Theatre, the Presi dent, while sitting in his private box with Mrs. Lincoln, Mrs. Har ris and Major Rathburn, was shot by an assassin, who suddenly en tered the box and approached be hind the President. The assassin then leaped upon the stage, brandishing a large dagger cr knife, and made his escape in the rear of the theatre The pistol ball entered the back of the President's head and pene trated nearly through the head, The wound is mortal. " The President has been insen sible ever since it was inflicted, and is now dying. About the same hour an assas- sin, whether the same or not, en tered Mr. Seward's apartments, and under pretense of having a prescription was shown to the Secretary's sick chamber. The assassin immediately rushed to the bed and inflicted two or three stabs on the throat and two on the face. It is hoped the wounds may not be mortal. My apprehension is that they will prove fatal. The nurse alarmed Mr. Fred erick Seward, who was in an ad joining room, and he hastened to the door of his father's room, when he met the assassin, who inflicted upon him one or more dangerous wounds. The recov ery of Frederick Seward Is doubt ful. It is not probable that the Pres ident will live through the night General Grant and wife were advertised to be at the theatre this evening, but be started to Burlington at six o'clock this ev ening. At a cabinet meeting, at which General Grant wag present, the subject of the Btate of the coun try and the prospect of a speedy peace was discussed. The Pres ident was very cheerful and hope ful, and spoke very kindly of General Lee and others of the confederacy, and of the establish ment of government in Virginia. U the members of the Cabinet Some Interesting Facts About This Met ropolis of Nebraska Ry Prof. Don Morton. Omaha, Nebraska, is rapidly reaching the point when it will take rank as the leading city west of the Mississippi. It covers about twenty-five square miles of ground, and if picked up and dropped down in Fulton county, would hide a whole township. It has 500 miles of streets, of which over 100 miles are paved. The population is 200,000 about 20 times as many people living in this city as in all Fulton county. Th? city is building very rap idly. Building permits have been granted for putting up $7,000,000 worth of property in 1909. There are six colleges, deaf institute, academy, five hospitals besides number of smaller institutions. It is an important city for assay ing, refining, and smelting ores, of zinc, lead, copper, silver and gold. Especially is Omaha noted for its packing houses of which Cudahay's main plant is here, Swift and Armour each has a large plant. Omaha also boast of having the largest wholesale im plements building in America, that of John Deere Plow Co. The General Offices of two of Amenca's largest railroads are located here the Burlington and the Union Pacific. These olh -ies alor.e give employment to 1500 men. I should like to tell more con cerning the industries of this city but time will not permit and newspaper space would all be consumed before the manuscript. Pennsylvania is well represent ed here, and especially "Little Fulton." At present there are live Fultonites here. These have all recognized the place which Omaha is making for herself. No doubt some have been inter ested in the meeting of the Wool Growers' Association which was held in Chicago two weeks ago. Chicago was given the preemi nence as a wool center; Omaha second, as a place for storing and shipping the vast amount of wool received from the Middle west. Each year a festival known as "Aksarbea" (Nebraska spelled backwards), is held here during one week. I noticed an account of the National Corn Show in the "News." This was also one of the marks of superiority placed on Omaha, and it has been honor ed in like manner for next year. should like to describe these two very important events, and the educational phase of the corn shjw, but shall have these for a later article, if this be not con signed to the waste basket. With best wishes to all for a prosper ous year. W. Don Morton. January 30, 1909. Greenland Qriffilh. At the M. E. Parsonage, 252 N. 13th St., Philadelphia, on Mon day, Jan. 25, 1909. Rev. George Burns, Ph D., D.D. united in marriage, Mr. Reese D. Green land and Miss Nora Griffith, both of Wells Valley, this county. Mr. and Mrs. Greenland pro ceeded at once to their present home at White Hall, near Lake George. N. Y. The bride and groom are ex cellent young people and have the best wishes of their numerous friends. LINCOLN'S BIRTHDAY. The Patriotic Instructor of the Grand Army of the Rnpublic Issues an Order. BELLS BE TOLLED IN THE MORNINQ. except Mr. Seward are now in at tendance upon the President. I have seen Mr. Seward, but he and Frederick were both un conscious. . Edwin M. Stanton, Secretary of War. THE PRESIDENT DEAD. War Department, Washington, April 15, 7:30 a.m. Majou General Dix, New York: Abraham Lincoln died this morning at twenty-two minutes past 7 o'clock. Edwin M. Stanton, Secretary of War. On the 12th of February, 1809, one hundred years ago, there was born in a home of poverty, in Kentucky, a boy destined to share with George Washington the first place in the hearts of Amer icans. This boy rose to be the president of the Umted States and by virtue of that office was Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy of the United States and held that position from lb61 to 1805 or during the Civil War. The Grand Army of the Re public, composed of men who served in the Army and Navy during that war, believing that the One Hundredth Anniversary of an event so auspicious should be appropriately observed. We, therefore, urge upon the muni cipal authorities, the clergy, press and people of this Commonwealth to co-operate with us in making February 12th, 1909, a day for the consideration and commemo ration of the life and services of Abraham Lincoln. The hour of Lincoln's birth be ing unknown, it has been suggest ed that twenty-two minutes past seven in the morning, the hour of his death, bells be tolled to re mind the people that at that hour the United States lost the brave, patient soul that would have car ried our country in safety and honor through reconstruction, as it carried it in safety and honor through war. Let the children in our schools, the children whom Lincoln loved so well, upon that day welcome to their school houses the surviv ors of the Grand Army of the Republic, that made it possible for our conntry to be the Great Nation that it is today. Let the children hear the words Lincoln spoke at Gettysburg, and unite in singing the '-Star Spangled Banner," the "Battle Hymn of the Republic," "America" and other patriotic songs. Let the National flag be dis played from sunrise to sunset from public buildings, business bouses and homes. The firing of the national salute at mid-day is suggested, and also that the churches hold special services during the noon hour and that merchants and employ ers of labor close their places of business as generally as possible during that hour. Finally May all men on this centennial of Abraham Lincoln's birth, wherever noon overtakes them, pause for one passing mo ment and give thanks to God, who having sent us the Founder of our liberties, sent us again in our hour of need a Saviour of the Nation. Charles O. Smith. Patriotic Instructor of the De partment of Pennsylvania ot the Grand Army of the Republic. HUSTONTOWN. The groundhog as a weather guide seems to be a fake. Dr. IX C. McClain is laid up with Grippe at this writing. Mr. ani Mrs. Hockensmith, of Chambersburg, Pa., were the guests of Clem Chesnut and wife over Saturday and Sunday. JerneCutsshail, of Six Mile Run, spent several days with his parents last week. Gideon Ritchey and Arthur Woodcock made a flying trip to Everett on business last week. This trip has gained fame for Ritchey and Woodcock as horse dealers. After makljg two swaps on their way home, they luckily landed in Hustontown with the biggest joke the people ever saw. Miss Lillian Miller, of Dublin Mills, Is visiting her aunt Mrs. J erne Laidig. SIXTEEN-YEAR-OLD BOY Assaults Married Woman on Public High way near Fayetteville in Frank lin County. COURT SENT HIM TO REFORMATORY. Subscribe tor only 11.00 a year. the "News;" Earl Dehart, sixteen years of age, residing at Fayetteville, Franklin county, was last week convicted in the Franklin county court on a charge of rape, on oath of James H. Wingert whose wife Elizabeth, aged 32 years and the mother of four children, was as saulted on the evening of the 19th of January, while she was re turning to her home from Fay etteville. On the witness stand in court, Mrs; Wingert said that on the evening of Jan. 19, 1909, she had been in Chambersburg and tooic the trolley car for Fayetteville, arriving at Shi vely's drug store stop m that village at about 8:45 p. m. She went to John Lego's store to get some coffee and thence started with a basket on her arm for her home at Germantown, about i of a mile northeast of Fayetteville, along the road to Scotland. When not far from the home of Jacob Baughman, the miller, she noticed a man walking in front of her who lagged and finally accosted her with an ob scene and improper proposal. She indignantly repulsed him and started on and coming from behind he seized her and a long, hard, intense struggle ensued, in which she jabbed her hatpin into the the man's face and body, aft er he had tripped and thrown her to the ground. She fought her way to her knees and again he evercame her and her hat fell olT. When she used her hatpins on him, she broke two of them and bent one in jabbing him. She screamed but the man put oi.e handover her mouth aud then the other. She grabbed the fence and fought as best she could and at one time said siie was stood on her head against the fence. Nearly all her clothing and one shoe were torn from her and then she became nearly un conscious. Having accomplished his devil- ish purpose he left the woman lying in the road. After five hours deliberation the jury returned a verdict of guilty, and last Saturday morn ing Judge Gillan sentenced him to the Reformatory. Young De hart may congratulate himself that he got off so easy, for the Court had it in his power to give him 15 years in the penitentiary. PLEASANT RIDGE. Our school is getting along nicely under the care of C. W. Melloit. Riley Deshong is now very busy moving his property down to his new home near Sipes Mill, known as the W. Mellott farm. Edward Swope and family spent last Sunday very pleasant ly in the home of Riley Deshong. Mrs. Anthony Mellott and son Jennings are very low at this writing. Mrs. E. L. Daniels had the mis fortune to fall and hurt her arm. Miss Mary Mellott spent last Saturday night in the home of her grandmother Mellott. Preaching was well attended at Greenhill last Wednesday night The Presiding Elder preached. Christ Spade and wife have moved into Bard's mill property, where they expect to make their home. Mrs. Bertha Daniels and daugh ter spent the latter part of last week with her parents nsar Han cock. Hear the bells, how they tinkle, tiakle, tinkle, in the icy air of night ! while the stars that over sprinkle all the heaven seem to twinkle with a crystalline delight, keeping time, tune, time from, the jingling and the tinkling ot the bells. Mrs. Geo, W. Reiauer is visit Ing in the home of her mother iu Philadelphia.
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