INTERESTING PARAGRAPHS MARCH COURT. Of lcl and Oeneral Interest, Gathered ft Home or Clipped frra our Exchanges. Began at 2 O'clock Monday Afternoon, and Was All Over In 48 Hours. Prt tnptly at tfoYliiuk, Monday after- noon, President .lud ge S. Mc. Swope and AsHociat i, D. T. Humbert and J. Wesley Hoop, took their respective CONDENSED FOR HURRIED READERS on (he bench, and the uhuhI O yea; O yea; by the Court Oler an- Doucel that the March term of court was in session ana ready lor any buHiness that might properly cotne be fore it. The several constables of the county were called and sworn, and made their usual returns more conspicuous for what they do not report, than for what they do I he list of grand jurors was then ,.n..i .i . . . . . cm itu, wnen twenty-two or the num ber anHwered to their nHii.es. They were sworn, and James Henry, of Tod township, was appointed fureman iue tjourt tnen delivered the usua. charge, giving them the necessary caution to observe, and such directions & would enable them to intelligently discharge the Important duties devel oping upon them i ne names or tne persons drawn as petit jurors were then called and every J. Kendall Johnston, who has oje of the thirty-eight responded been confined to the house since promptly to his name Try Tne lrwin tstore on your Watch work. We guarantee all work to give satisfaction. Miss Alice Michaels, Everett's leading milliner, has been in New York and Philadelphia for several days buying New Creations for her spring trade. Our old friend and schoolmate Merchant Joseph H. Oovalt, of Covalt, sivnt Monday night in town, and called at the News of fice a few minutes. Don't you want a nice Dinner Set? You can save money by buying at The lrwin Store. the twenty fifth of January with grippe and its attending conse quences, is gathering strength slowly, and it is hoped that he may soon be able to be out again Mrs. KMh Mcfnerson died in Des Moines, Iowa, last Thursday at the advanced age of 102 years, one was tne oldest person in Iowa, and was born in Teyson county, Virginia, August 22, 1807. Special prices on Watches, Clocks and Jewelry, at the Irwin Store. Prothonotary Geo. A. Harris went down to Buck Valley yes terday to be present at the pub' lie sale at the home of bis father- in law, George McKibbin. We are informed that Mr. McKibbin is in very poor health. Nathan H. Mellott has decided to offer for sale his farm of 267 acres, about 2 miles south of the Sideling Hill Baptist church, This is a fine chance. New House, Barn only four years old, land in good state of cultivation, Mr. Mel lott having burnt ani put on the place the lime from 17 kilns in the last 20 years. The nest known pills and the best pills made are DeWitt's Lit tle Early Risers. They are smail espy to take, gentle and certain, and are sold by Trout's drug store. Senator Alexander is still pret ty badly crippled up with rheu matism. He was not able to at tend court any of the time this week. It is hoped that when the changeable weather incident to Accounts were then taken up as fol lows: First and final account of O. A Bar ton, administrator pf the estate of Mason Barton, late of Brush Creek township, deceased. Confirmed and on motion of M. H. SbatTner, attorney for the administrator, the court ap pointed Jno, P. Sipes, auditor to make distribution. First and final account of George W Hays, administrator of the estate of Philip S. Ott. late of MuConnellaburg, deoeaned, confirmed. First and final account of Mrs. Nan cy Layton, administratrix and trustee to sell real estate, of the estate of Wm J. Layton, late of Bruh Creek town hip deceased. Confirmed. First and final account of S. W Kirk, trustee in the e-itate of Henry Long deceased. Confirmed. Account of a. S. Daniels, executor of the lat will, &o., of Frederick Wible, late of Licking Creek town ship deceased. Confirmed. First and final account of II. S Daniels, administrator of the estate of Dr. S. S. Hoop, late of Licking Creek township, deceased. Confirmed and Hon. W. S. Alexander appointed au ditor to make distribution of balance in the bands of the administrator. Edgar A Diehl was appointed guar man or Ada H. lloopengardner to give bond in the sum of $800 with sureties to be approved by the As sociate Judges. hstate of John D. H. Davis. Return of sale of real estate, confirmed. Estate of Mrs. Sarah M. Sowers, de ceased. Report of auditor confirmtd In the case of Charles G. Watson vs. Wm. L. Lee, appeal from the docket of Justice of the Ptace, Calvin Ritz On motion, leave granted to take a vol untary nonsuit. Second report ot auditor in Joseph A. Shaw estate, confirmed. Report of auditor In estate of Her bert Morgret, late of Belfast township, deceased. Confirmed unlessexceptlods be filed inside of ten days. Estate of Janie4 C. and Louisa M Davis, minor children of John D. II ship for appointment o' viewers to view and lay out a public road. View er appointed Kilate of Joseph II Snyri-tr. Order of sale awHnld toll A. Snyder ffnd 1 I). M l h, itdinlni-: i'alor. up m til'1)- L'lvin.- hi, nd in the kiiim of Ll(l()0 to beapproK'd by tin) Asfoclati-Judges, In case of C. II Mann v Lillio W. Mann. A I i a- Subpoena, returned and M K Slii tlner appointed mnmcr to talc-! testimony and report the facts, Return of viewers t' vlun and lay out a public road in Ayr township. I Viewers report that there is no ccea- I Mon f(,r ft public road whom same was acled Court ordered report filed. In case of A. E Hurkman vs. Wm N. Stetler. Rule to t-how caure why i-sue vhould not be framed, W. II. Boody, claimant of goods having fail ed to comply with act of Assembly. The rule dismissed by the Court. In case ol J. Milton I'nger vs. Anna Unger. Alias subpoena in Divorce awarded. Jury was called in case of VV. H. Davis vs. Blaine Il 'i tzler, and balance of jurors discharyed at J:4j a. tn. t here being no other business before the Court, a recc.-K was taken until 1 p in. Aktkrnoon. Com. vs. HiiHin Reese. Process awarded for the defendant. In the ruaiUr of the pt tltion of citi zens of Belfast township for viewers to view, and locate on other and bet- Birthday Party. Last'Saturday was Mrs. G. A. Uuterbaugh's birthday, and her boys and some of the neighbors thought she deserved a birthday party one of the kind you do not know anything about until it comes off. So it was all quietly arranged, the word passed around Saturday evening came, and with it came a big lot of her neighbors and friends. The evening was pretty dark, aud her visitors left their teams down the lane aud went quietly to the house, when they all pounced in. But Mrs Buterbaugh is a jolly good soul, ana sne aia not fall down ma faint, but took the matter in the best of humor, aud the result was a delightful occasion. The folks had brought with them chicken, cakes, icecream, rolls, and all the accessories that go to making up a big supper; and at nine o'clock, ttiey gave thjir attention to eating it. Everybody there had a "dee lightful" timg, and went home happy because they had helped to make somebody else happy. Among those present were J. ter grade, a portion of public road in i c- Seidors and wife, Geo. Souders . I iO in w s uii.t,iug vyi ccn sunuDUiU cUu is over ana me ongni deceased. Petition of Clark Barton warm days of spring and sum- guardian, for order of court to distrlb mer come that his rheumatism may disappear, aDd he be restor ed to his wonted health. This is . the most dangerous time of the year to catch cold, and It is the hardest time to cure it. If you should take a cold, a few doses of Kennedy's Laxative Cough byrup will act very promptly. Its laxative principle cures the cold by driviug it from the system by a gentle but natur al action of the bowels. Children especially like Kennedy's Laxa tive Cough Syrup, as it tastes so good, nearly like maple sugar. It is sold by Trout's drug store. Rev. Dr. Wm. A. West, former ly pastor of the Presbyterian church in this pla;e, but for the last year or more a resident of HarriBburg, preached in thePres byterian church here last Sun day morning and evening. "Last May Dr. West was thrown vio lently from a trolley car In liar risburg which he waj about to enter, and in the fall, the ball on the end of one of the femur bones was crushed. The injury caused the Doctor great physical suffer ing, but by the indomitable will power which he .possesses, and his disposition to look on the bright side, he is able now tc get about yery nicely with the aid of crutches, and is able, although id the eighty fifth year of his age, to deliver his sermons standing In the pulpit without the aid of crntches or support of any kind. Everybody in McCounellsburg feels most kindly towards the good Doctor, and he was warmly greeted while here it being his first visit here since the accident. He went from here Tuesday morning to his farm in Path Val ley to look after the planting of the spring crops. ute proceeds of sile of real estate. Estate of William Gordon, late of Thompson townrhip, deceased. Con firmed. Inventory and appraisement In es tate of Frederick Truax, lata of Ayr township, deceased. Approved, unless exceptions be filed within twenty days. Inventory and appraisment In estate of David G. McDonald. Appraise ment of real estate of Lydia McDon ald. LUt approved unless exceptions be filed within twenty days. Estate of William J. Layton, de ceased. Return of tale of real estate confirmed. Estate of David G. McDonald de ceased. Return of sale of real estate confirmed. , Estate of Henry Long, deceased. Re turn of sale of real estate confirmed.' Bond filed and approved in matter of petition of citizens for view for a county bridge over Little Aughwick creek near Burnt Cabins. Case of rYm. L. Mosbey vs. D. C. Fleck et al. Continued. Case of Cora. vs. Wm. Ellas. Charge f. and b. Grand jury brought- in a true bill. Court awarded a process for tho deft. In case of Ada J. Jenkins vs. Thorn 's Jenkins. Libel in divorce. Divorce granted. Case of Com. vs. J. Frank Htoa. Charge, assault and battery. Nol. Pros, entered by leave of oourt. E.tate of Wm. H. Bender, late of McConnellsburjf, deceased. Report of auditor, maUD(r dl,tribut!on 0f balance In the hand, of the adminis trator. Confirmed. Com. v. Jacob Yeakle. Charge assault and battery. Continued. Com. vs. Harry Wagner. Charge assault and battery. Continued. Com. vs Leslie MoGovern. Charge assault and and battery. Case set tied, deft to pay cotts. Com. vs. Emmert Brown. Larceny. Cam continued. Cora vs Conrad Carbaugb Charge Buggery. True bill returned by G.aud Jury. Court awarded process (or de fendant. Tcf.bdav. Petition of cltinens of Brush Creek and Belfast townships to view aod lo cate a public road. Viewsrs appoint ed. Petition of cltUens of Belfast town- Belfast township, the Court appointed Wm. P. Gordon, of Be'hel township, Samuel Mellott. of Ayr township, and Jonas Ray of Union township. Same viewers were appointed in matter of petition of citizens of Brush Creek township to view and locate on other and better ground, a portion of the public road leading from Needmore across Sideling Hill mountain in Whips Cove. In the matter of the pe tition of citizens of Belfast township for appointment of viewers to view and locate a public road from a point in public road near residence of Chas. (J orcl on to pointon public road leading to Covalt, at line between Nathaniel II. Peck and Chas. Gordon. Jonas Lake, of Taylor, John D. Smith of Brush Creek and Ihompson appointed viewers. The Court apoointed the following viewers to view a site for a county bridge at Burnt Cabins, where the pub lie road from Kt Littleton to Fannetts burg crosses little Aughwick creek at Burnt Cabii.s, namely, Frank P. I'les singer, of Brush Creek E A Horlon, of Wells and W. S. Brunt of Licking Creek. All the civil enses having been con tinued or settled except the case of W. C Davis vs Blaine Hertzler, the jury of twenty rfalled took their places, and alt jr the selection of twelve had been made, the case was opened, and ont witness examined for the plaintiff, the C'iurt then took a recess until Wednes day morning on account of theabsence of tlin! attorney for the defendant, and the local attorney not having had any time to get his defense ready. Wkdnksday Mokmnu. The trial of the case of Wm. ('. Dav is vs. Blaine Hertzler, was resumed this morning. This was an action brought by the plaintiff to recover the value of two hogs which the plaintill claimed the defendant hud killed by driving over them on the public high way on the premises of the plaintiff in Licking Creek township, on the 10th of February, l'.tos. The hogs weighed about i)o and 100 lbs. respectively. W KUN KSD A V A I'TKHNOON . The arguments of counsel and the charge of the Court having been com pleted, the jury retired at 2:15, and in twenty minutes returned with a verdict of eight dollars in favor of the plain tiff. Petition of Hon. D. T. Humbert, guardian of Nellie Gordon, for leave to pay his ward the sum In his hands. Court makes the order as prayed fur. n A ... : e o : .j ; c uu wiie, ucuigB oeiuers, w ue and two sons; Daniel Clevenger, wife and nVe children; Will Buter baugh, wife and four children; Will Johnson and wife, Mrs. Hoh man, Miss Bessie Hohman, John Heinbaugh and wife, Mrs. Haze . Sowers, Miss Sadie Buterbaugh, i in addition to the home family. which made 41 in all. One Who Was Thkuk. GKXCEY. S. S. Strait, who has been sul- Isaao Souders of fering from an attack of Quinsy is so far recovered as to be able to attend James Reeder's sale last Friday. W. C. McClain and wife, of Robertsdale came down to at tend the funeral of Mrs. Jere Heefner last Thursday. Mrs. S. C. Gracey is spending some time with her brother Robert Bratton and family. Leslie McNeal is spendingsome time wioh his Undo David A. Black and family. Lemuel McClain, of Illinois, is visiting his brothers aud sisters aud other friends in this com munity. MissEslella Gracey spent a few days visiting her cousin Mrs. llayes Strait at Uustontown. A. S. Shaw, daughter Mary, and son Joseph, visited at the home of Wm. Vallance near Harnsoaville last Sunday. IJCHI.IC SALE OF PKUSONAI, PIlol'Kn TV. Th unrierolKlied huvlnir oll hi n-ul extntelll sell at his re denue ut I'leu-iml K. rive, on WI-DNESIUV, MARCH 2T, 1!(!. Hie follcmlUK property. t wit: 3 HEAD OF HORSES No. I Is a bltiek inn e ri'nK 7 year old, wllh foui; bred lo tin- Imported Percheruo Com p.iny Horse "Uuiden:" ?'ood worker uml driver wherever hitched. No. 'J It black inre rl- luir : vears old. itood worker and nlee slOKle und double d'lver. No. .1 1 a bay horse, rlslnir two years old. Hus thl spDenriincn of imiklnit n very sinhtlv horse. 4 heiid ol cattle. of hlcn are inlleh eows, oue wllh call by her nie: oiner two will be fresh by April 1st: nice iioisiein Dil i. 7 head of hogs. 1 of whleh Is a nice union sow. Berkshire stock: 4 nlee thrifty Herkshire shouts. I Adrlnce binder. I (food usoorne mower. I ood hay rake, self-dump can be used with one or two horses. I koih! Kmplre corn plow. Kood us new: I Syracuse ureiiKiDK plow, new, steel beam No. Sin!: I new spring tooih hurrow. I cultivator, sluitle und uouiiie-siiovei p ows. corn ooverer. 1 wind mill. I ifood eii'tlnK box. 1 irood basket sleixh. I butf. By. 1 npnnif wuiron with top. two seals, pole imu,nr.-ii iiimiiivukoiiiiwi. vunxce nar oess. i sets leail K"ars , buifirv harness, lines, bridles, saddles, imiters. ollars. housing, chulns. shojels rukes. scythes, hoes, etc, I cross-cut saw. uxes. barrels, tiilw. Iron kettles. dinner bell. etc.. etc., w heelhirrow, dl nif ,r,Fu, iiiim crm p anier. nav earners, etc , lot household koimIs. ,)t , ehlokens-butT rocks and w hite wyandottes, und man v other articles not mentioned Kule to commence at 10 o'clock V M.. when n credit of B monihs can be had on sums of .! and iipwanls hv purchaser itlvlne note with approved necurity; uuder t 00 cash. , .... J- W. I.AKK. J. M. Lhesnut, auctioneer. Chas. R. Steach, Successor to Steach & Thompson. Painter and Paper Hanger. The partnership so lonp; exist ing between Dwilit Thomp son and myself hus been dis solved on account of Mr. Thompson's moving to Philadelphia, and this Is to notify the public that I will continue the business of Painting and Paper hanging, and guarantee the same satis faction that we have always given. Latest Styles of Paper, may be seen by calling dropping me a postal. Chas. R. Steach, Mcf'onnellsburg, Pa. and samples on me, or bv THE THRICE-A-WEEK WORLD The Greatest Newspaper of Its Type. THE Racket Store Some Prices for Court Week. Just got 23 doss. D green and L green oil window shades, that we are going to sell at 20c. Now, if you are looking for a bargain, don't miss this sale. Also, the felt at c. White curtain poles, .; L'i yds. white luce curtains, 32 In. wide, :rc. pair; straw matting, 12 and 1.1c. Say, we have a nice line of Japanese green matting at JSe. yd.: carpet 10 1-2T to I'hi. If you are looking for a good Linf!."nn this spring, It will pay you to see ours at 75c. yd. This is one piece goods, and not pieced. The grade we sold last for I'rtc, we can sell now at .h Why don't you make your chickens lay eggs when you can buy n 2'mj. package of Chicken Powders for 1,'jc : also, the stocK food at the same price. We know that this is all right, as It has been tested by good people in our own county. Try this and make money. Carpet tucks, 7."hJ for 5c: mutting tacks, lo box; shoe tacks, :tu box; 7 cakes of Lenox soap for 25c ; horse curds, curry combs, 5, 1 i and 15c; cur rying brushes, 15 and 20c. ; P.ising Sun stove polish, 5 and 10c; tin coffee pots, 12 to ltl.-; machine, thread, 4c spool. Just bought a great wu JCiiuw iiuus ai ijc. iney are not the 10- n i e. thev ara 1i Also the felt pads at 30. inches. Just a word to those of you that are going to housekeeping We can save you money on these goods : Table and teaspoons, j and 12c a set: knives and forks, :wc to J1.25 set: tin pudding pans, 4 and 5e; tin pie pans, 2 for 5c, und 3 for 10c: tin cups, 2c; milk strainers, 10 to 2.'(c; tin dish puns, 10-14-17 and 25c: tin buckets, 10-15-IH and 25c: galvanized 10-qt pails, 15c; pot lids, 3, 4 and 5c: 21-qt. bread raiser with lid, 7.5c; waiters, and 10c; galvanized tubs, 40, 50 and 55c; wood tubs, cedar, good size, 75c: largest size, We. It Always Tells The News As IS. Promptly and Fully. It Read la Every English-Speaking Country Fourth Class Postmaster Examination. The United States Civil Service Commission announces that ou Saturday, April 10, 1909, an ex amination will be held at Crystal Spring, Pa., for the position of fourth class postmaster of class It has invariably been the great ef fort of the Thrice-a-Week edition of the New York World to publish the news impartially In order that It may be an accurate reporter of what has happened. It tells the truth, irrespec tive of party, and for that reason It has achieved a position with the pub lic unique among papers of its class. If you want the news as it really Is, subscribe to the Thrice-a-Weok edi tion of the New York World, which comes to you every other day except Sunday, and I? thus practically a daily at the price of a weekly. THK TIIUICK-A-WEKK WORLD'S regular subscription price is only $1.00 per year, and this pays for 15(1 papers. We otTer this unequaied newspaper and THE FULTON COUNTY NtZVVS together for one year for $1.75. The regular subscription price of the two papers is $2.00. GRANITE WARE Pint cups, 5c; D-in. pie plates, 5c; 3-qt. double boilers, 3c; blue and white preserving kettles, 24-2S 3J and 3hC; Berlin kettles, 8-qt. with lids, 40c; 10-qt. blue and white pails, 40 und 55c; blue and white No. 8 tea kettles, tiOc: see them: chambers, 21 and 3(c; gray preserv ing kettles, v-qt., 15e; H-qt , 20c; x-qt , 25c. dot another cuse of those 14-qt. gray dish pans, at 24c. SHOESI SHOES! SHOES I Well, we are in good shape on these goods. You can't afford to miss seeing these goods. We have made a great etTon to pleuse you this yeur, both in style, quality and price. Sec our Wire Fence. HULL & BENDER McConnellsburg, Pa'. G. I. Reisner & Co. (b) at Akersville, Pennsylvania. The mandamus proceedings against The Compensation of the post the County Commissioners in the mat ter of the construction of a bridge across Tonoloway creek at Needmore, were dismissed by the Court In the case of the Com. vs. Peter Shlves, the Court ordered the record costs to be paid by the County. Frank S prowl vs. the Bedford and Churubershurg Turnpike Company, Court over-ruled motion for a new trial. Court adjourned at 2.10 p. in. Mr. Walter C. Peck, formerly of ibis place has purchased the F. L. McMullin grocery and pro duce store m Bedford, and now 1 has possession of the establish ment, lie and his wife will go to housekeeping in Bedford the first of April. Charge, When Herman Hoke, of Spi ing Grovo, recently purchased at public sale on tho farm of Lewis Ahrens, several miles from York, thirty-two eves, he did not know that he was securing more than double that number of sheep. master at this oflice was $45 for the last fiscal year, i Age limit, 21 years and over on the date of the examination, with the exception that in a State where women are declared by statute to be of full age for all purposes at 18 years, women 18 years of age ou the date of the examination will be admitted. Applicants must reside within the territory supplied by the post office named above. The examination is open to all citizens of the United States who can comply with the require ments. Application forms' and fuil in formation concerning the require' ments of the examination can be secured from Akersville Post of fice, or from the U. S. Civil Ser vice Commission, Washington, D. C. Applications should be proper ly executed and filed with the Commission at Washington with in 1,0 days before the date of the examination, otherwise it may be Western Maryland Railroad Company. la Effect June 10. 1908. Trains leuve Huncoclc u follows; No. S.flO a. m. (dully) for HuKerstown. Ilul llmore, W uyne!oro. Cbamteruurif. und luiermedlute. No. 4 10.00 a. m (week diiyn) Bnltlmore, (Jet tyMtiurK. York uud iuleruiediate. No. J-8 SS p. m. (week duya) Haltlmore mid In termediate NtutloDH. VehtibuJe tralo witb observation buffet our. No. 18 Its a. m. (week days) Cumberland, and Intermediate. No. $1.00 n m. (week days) Uttle Orleans. Old Town. Cumberland. Elklna and w est. Vestibule train with observation buffet car. No. 5 .4S p. m (dully) leaven Ualtltnore 4 80 p. ni., iiutcerHtown i.w p. m. All trains make connection at Hrucertl! for Krederlek and tralm 8 and 4 for paints north and at llnltlmore (Union Station) lor 1'hlla. ueipnia uuu iscw tora. F. M. HOWELL, C. W. MYERS, (Jen. PaH. Afft. Avent. The prettiest lot of Ladies' Waists we ever had. Prices 45c., 95c, $1.25 to $2.00 Latest Styles. Tint. Binia that, fima t.uranfrr fftra of them have givfen birth to forty ,m.praf cable to examine t,,e aP lambs, bringing the total to seventy-two head. plicants. U. S. Civil Service Com." Th Idea! Oil for tthr cooled or water-cooled M tiln. DUtilled from Penn sylvania Cruda OU-lltiht In color, which mcana abolut frdpm from carbon. WAVtKIY ft Pf XI AT U It thin oil. feed fratflr ttiroiutti any tyliutirtt')r. and wtllii4 VuiMfool ia Umi outd waaiiwr. If you Iiave any difficulty la Waverly Special from your d.ler or garac. com inunU.t. with u. at one. and w will ac that you ar. auppli 'T.rf.ct Hbrlcatlaa with l carboa 4U." Waverly 011 Works Co. 1-iu.l.ura-, fm. L. W. FUNK Dealer Id Pianos 5 Organs The undersigned takes tttli method of Informing' the people of Fulton county that he la prepared to furnish High Grade PUnoa and organs at prices that are attractive. He makes a specialty of the LESTER tttt st PIANOS an Instrument of national reputa tion; and the MILLER AND THE WEAVER ORGANS Being a thoroughly trained tuner, he is prepared on short no tice to tune pianos or repair or gans. Satisfaction Guaranteed, A sample Lester Piano may be seen in the home of Geo. B. Mel lott, McConnellsburg. If you are thinking of getting a piano or organ let me know, I can sare you money. L.W.FUHK, . , NtEDMORE, PA. Don't forget that you can get a Beautiful Suit for MEN, YOUNG MEN AND BOYS at a wonderfully Reason able Price. Suits at any Price. We have sold quite a lot of Hats, lots to sell yet. $1.00 HATS 75 CTS. Good Style, $1.25 HAT FOR $1.00. THIS KNOCKS THE PROFITS INTO A "KOCKED HAT," SEE THE HATS. A large line of NEW WALL PAPERS. Prices from 3c. up; Borders, the same. GEO. W. REISNER & CO.