I VOLUME 10 McCONNELLSHURG, PA., APRIL 29, 1909. NUMBER 32 RECORD OF DEATHS. Persons Well Known to Many of Our Readers, Who Have Answered Final Summons. ALL SEASONS ARE THINE, 0 DEATH. II. Kino Malot. Last week the many friends of II. King Malot, one of Licking Creek township's representative citizens, were much grieved to learn ot Mr. Malot 's serious ill ness, and later of his death, which occurred last Friday night. The deceased was a son of Mat D D. Mellott, and was born about 63 years ago. He was a natural- born mechanic, and in early man hood turned his attention to car pentering and millwnghting. Possessing a hardy constitution, and being full of ambition and en ergy, he pushed ahead from one enterprise to another with that success that is always a sure re ward of meritorious effort. Several weeks ago, he was at tacked by grippe, which at first, did not awaken serious apprehen sion, but later, his heart showed symptoms of failing strength, and his already badly impaired system was not able to withstand the attack of the disease, and death came as before related. Mr. Malot served a term as County Commissioner with A. V. Kelly and John R. Fisher several years ago, and was a careful and capable official. Besides his widow, who was a daughter of the lateJohnF. Desh ong, he is survived by the follow ing children : Howard, Lewis B., Rebecca, wife ol Isaiah Sipes; Susie, wife of L. J. Hpckensmith; Lucy, wife of Harry McElhaney; Grover C, Baltzer, and Clem at home. His funeral, conducted by Rev. Powers, took place on Sunday, and his remains were laid to rest in the graveyard at the Sideling Hill Christian church. Mks, Victoria .Wolf. Mrs. Victoria Wolf widow of the late Rev. Simon Wolf, at one time pastor of the Reformed church in this place, died at her late residence in this place at 4:30 o'clock last Sunday morning. Funeral was held at her late resi dence on West Walnut street at 9:30, Tuesday morning, services bslngconducttd by her pastor, Rev. Rice, of theRofor med church, assisted by the other pastors in town. Mrs. Wolf was born near New Bloomfield, Perry county. Pa., on me im or. uctober 1818. nnVt 71 years, 0 8 days. She was in marriaere with 5 Henry S. Frey, who died January i 1, 1803. She was married to Rev. Simon Wolf, November 27, 1866; I on the 31st of March, 1884, Mr. j and' Mrs. Wolf moved to McCon- t hence was aged j months, and first united j nellsburg, aud on the 25th of April of that same year, he was I installed pastor ot the Reformed !; church, and remained here until the time of his death which oc ' curred in December, 1890. X Mrs. Wolf is survived by one t son, Martin, who, since the death iof his father, has resided at home with his mother, and by two grand-daughters, Rosieand Lilhe HoupL : Mrs. Wolf was a woman of ,lovel christian character, and was most highly esteemed by every one who knew her. I William Bishop. , , Col William Bishop, well known m McConnellsburg, died at the home of Clarence E G bin, near Fhntstone, Md., Sunday morning April 18, 1909, after an illness of only about ten days. Funeral on the following Monday, services conducted by Eld. C. L. Funk, and Interment in the grave yard at the Tonoloway Baptist church. Col. Bishop was born on the itOth of December, 1828 and Bpent most of bis life in this county. Several years ago, be was mar ried to Miss Barbara Truxel, lived in the house now owned and occupied by Harvey Bander, un- NARROWLY ESCAPED INSTANT DEATH Francis Reihart Caught by a Revolving Shaft at Shin - gle .Mill Last Week. Last Saturday Francis Reihart was helping his brother Bert saw shingles at the mill at Maddens ville. While the mill was running at full speed a belt slipped off a pulley. Francis reached across a rapidly revolving shaft to re place the pulley, and quick as a Hash, his clothing was caught by a setscrew in the shaft, and Fran cis was picked up bodily and thrown violently clear across the mill. He was unconscious for a time, but at length rallied, li is believed that he escaped without any broken bones or serious in ternal injury. The shaft strip ped every stitch of clothing from his body with the exception of his shoes and stockings. Had he been thrown in the direction of the saw, this story would be longer. til the death of Mrs. Bishop, when he broke up house keeping, and has had h s home with Mr. and Mrs. Gobin much of the time since. Col. Bishop, at the as;e of 18 years, went into the army, and served through the Mexican war. and then when the Civil War broke out, he enlisted, and served through that. He was a man of more than ordinary intelligence had read much, traveled ex tensively, ar.d with his habits of close observation, and possessing a retentive t memory, he was a very interesting companion. He was a consistent member of the Primitive Baptist church. Frank H. Skin nek. Frank H. Skinner died, aged 67 years, at his home in C'lambers- burg, last Friday morning, after a lingering illness with Bright's disease. Mr. Skinner was born in Path Valley, May 18, 1844, and was a son of former Sheiiff and Mrs. William Skinner. He removed to Chambersburg with his father when in office, and resided in that place until bis death. He was educated in the public schools of Chambersburg, und after a time went into the mercantile business in which he was engaged for mmy years. A brother, William C. Skinner, was Sheriff of Frank lin county from 1880 to 1883, and he was bis deputy. Mas. Geokge Miller. Jane, wife of George Miller, died at their home near Warfords burg, on Wednesday, April 14, 1909, aged about 43 years. Fun eral on the Friday following, conducted by Rev. Dr. Wade, pastor of the Presbyterian church at Warfordsburg, and in terment in the' cemetery at the Presbyterian church Warfords burg. Mrs. Miller had been in poor health ior a long time. She was a daughter of the late Wil liam Decker, of Bethel township She leaves to mourn their loss a husband and seven children, the youngest child about 2 years of age, and the oldest Blanche, wire of John Barr, residing in Hagerstown. Manning. Lillie, daughter, of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Manning, died at the home of her parents, on the Stigers farm near Warfordsburg, on Friday of last week, after an Illness of but a few days. She was aged about seven years. Funeral on the 25th, conducted by Rev. Dr. Wado, and interment in the graveyard at the Presby terian church at Warfordsburg. Wilson. On. last Thursday afternoon Yolonda Wilson infant son of Bert Wilson died at their home, aged 8 months and 16 days. Ser vices were held by Rev. L. W. McGarvey at the church, and In torment made at Sdoam cemetery Friday at 2:30 p. m. CHILD STRAYS AWAY. Whole Neighborhood Near Three Springs Thoroughly Aroused Last Sat urday Afternoon. TODDLED THRU FIELDS AND WOODS. Mr. and Mrs. Blaine Anderson, the latter of whom is a daughter ofJ.S. Mort, live on a farm about two miles south of Three Springs. They have a bright lit tle daughter, Margaret, two and a half years old. After dinner last Saturday, Mrs Anderson was busy with her work putting away the dishes and doin other work about the kitchent while the child was allowed to play around. About 1 o'clock, Mrs. Anderson realized that Margaret was not just there, and called. 'o answsr. Then the mother became un easy, and set about in earnest, calling and searching for the child. After thoroughly looking in every nook and corner of the premises and not finding the child, the now almost frantic mother ran to Mr. Hinish's nearly a mile away, and informed them of her dire trouble. The word, "Little K'argaret Anderson is lost.," was quickly flashed around through the neigh borhood, and in an incredibly short time more than forty sym pathizing friends had assembled at the Anderson home. After a hasty consultation, they set about the search in a methodical way each searcher radiating from the house in a different di rection. All afternoon the anx ious search was kept up, tlwi num ber being constantly increased as more people heard the news. Ev ening came at length, and the thickening shadows of night be gan to increase the difficulty of continuing the rearch. About eight o'clock, one ot Lark Lane's daughters heard a faint cry, and going in the direction of the sound, she was led to a fence near the public road leading from Brownsville to Three Spnugs. Here she found little Margaret, who had toddled through fields and woods a distance of more than a mile from home, trying to get through the fence. Little Margare"s father had gone to Three Springs n the earlier part of the day, and it is believed that he was followed by a pup that little Margaret was very fond of, and that when the pup started, Margaret followed the pup. Base Ball. - The Pleasant Ridge baseball team played the Andover Stars on the former's grounds last Sat urday, defeating the latter to the tune of 136. The game was lively from start to finish. In the first inning Andover scored two runs, and the Ridge boys none. From the second, on, the Ridge got down to sjlid work end things took on a different look. They played seven innings in a short while. The Andover team deserves credit for the way they handled thbui selves and the conduct of the team is above reproach. Kev. McGarvey was the only unfor tunate, one on the Acdover team, he having an ac'cident of a very trifling nature. Come again, boys. Needmore md Pleasant Ridge played a seven inning game at the same place. Pleasant Ridge de feating Need more 147. The Needmoro boys are all right fel lows, and know how to take a de feat. They are a gentlemanly set of players and can put up a stiff game. C.Fitterey got an eye opener on a pitched ball. The bah spread the mask. Charley Will have a pet for a few days. Pleasant Ridge at Uustoutown Saturday, May 1st. D. O. Siiives, Score Keeper. Subscribe tor the ' "News;" only $1.00 a year. COMMENCEMENT. McConnellsburg High School, Thursday Evening, May 6th, at Half-Past Seven O'clock. SPLENDID PLAY TO BE GIVEN. The commencement exercises of the McConnellsburg High School will be held in the Public School Building, Thursday even ing, May 6th. The exercises will consist of an address by the valedictorian, Miss Nora Watson, followed by a play entitled "Those Dreadful Twins." CAST OK CHARACTERS. Josiah Brown, a deacon of our church Erskine Houston. Deacon Whitbeck, of the same church Russell Mock. Sheriff O'Brien, one ot the boys George Morton. Lynx, the detective, always on deck Ilex Irwin. Johnny Brown, one cf the twins George Nelson. Kastus, out of a job Robert Alexander. Mrs. Josephine Brown, looking out for No. 1 Daisy Kelly. Josephine Brown Clifford, Jo siah's daughter Maria Alexan der. Becky Green, an energetic member of our church Murnie Rummef. ' Kanny Brown, another one of the twias Josephine Runyan. We feel that this is the best ef fort ever put forth by the High School of this place. Those who wish to spend two hours with the most laughable play that the High School has ever given, should come to this entertain ment. The money is to be used in part payment of new furniture. Reservdd seats, 35 cents. Gen eral admission, 25 cents. Doors open at half past seven. POTT. One day last week, while Mrs. Mary Winter was scrubbing the porch, she heard a fearful crash in the house, and hurrying in to see what was the matter, she saw Lemuel Beruhard lying on the floor at tho foot of the stairway alive. Of course, there is nothing upon the pages of the statute books of Pennsylvania to keep anyone from lying on the floor, if he prefers that to a bed, a lounge, or a couch; but when she saw that Lem was wet all over, had a kind of broken-up appear ance, and wore an embarassed expression on his face, Mrs. Win ters was justified in being some what alarmed. Without going in to unnecessary details, it will be sufficient to say that Lem was helping Mrs. Winters clean house and while she was out scrubbing the porch he was up stairs clean ing the windows. Needing some clean water to add the finishing luster to the window panes, he started to go down stairs, and having a new pair of shoes on that had not lost quite all the lustre from the soles, he slipped at the top of the stairway, and there was nothing else to do but take an old-fashioned tumble down the stair-vay and lund rut in the middle of the room. When Mrs. Winters found that there were no bones broken, and Lem gathered himself together and shook the water off, they both took a good laugh over the racket that had brought ber into the house so quickly. Some of the heoplo around here attended tho funeral at Warfords burg last Sunday. Quite a numberof men seem to be getting hurt handling cross ties, here. Our farmers seem to be taking a vacation loatliig in the store, during the rainy weather, and talk about planting corn. The Sunday school at Cedar Grove is making good progress and hope the good work may go on. Sunday school at 9:80; preach ing at 10:30 a, m. "ONE WHO WERE THERE." Bad English in the Newa Two Weeks Ago Racks the Nerves of Our Dear Old Friend Will Hughes. WILL TRY TO BE "MORE CAREFULER.' Dear Editor News : I do not doubt .my right to affirm that no subscriber to your most valuable paper re ceives it with greater welcome, or reids it with more unfeigntd gladness than do I, myself. The News is clean and neat in ap pearance, is weekly filled with happenings in all parts of the county, and is remarkably free from errors of grammar, etc.; a quality that greasy delights me for, as many of your readers know, I am somewhat of a stick ler for the correct use of our mother tongue. In this regard I am right, no matter what any other person may think or say to the contrary. Therefore, when I read, in your last week's issue April 15th the account of the "Surprise Party," given on the first page, all went merry as a marriage bell" until I reached the signature, "One Who Were There. At this point I received a nerve-racking sensation, which immens3ly disturbed my com posure. Said I to myself, "Who could have done it?" Surely not the Editor himself, for he is a grammarian, and would not be guilty of any such abuse of Eng lish. Think of it ! '."One Who Were There," doesn't that jar you? Would any school-boy or girl be likely to use that form of speech? Standing out, as it does, in all its Capitalized Con spicuousness, does it not appear as a challenge, a defiance, a most hearty contempt of the principles and rules of grammar? I do not ascribe the paternity of the sub lime (?) expression to you, Mr. Editor; for, doubtless, you did not see the article before or after it was put in type, you being out airing in your automobile, per haps; or, it may be gathering "greens" down in the meadows. Somebody blundered, and my article merely calls attention to it to prevent the children from thinking that "Grammar is no good, anyhow." Public news papers are public educators, and none but correct forms of speech should appear in them a wise censorship in this respect is well worth while. Respectfully submitted by One who were (was) not there, Wm. Findlay Ulghes. Philadelphia, Pa., April 20, 1909. ELECTION GUIDE. Bible Presented. On Sunday morning. April 18th Associate, Judge John Wesley Hoop presented a handsome pul pit bible to Siloam M. E. church. Owing to the Judge's modest and bashful dispositiou the duty of making the presentation speech fell upon the pastor, who in a few well chosen words made known the generosity of Bro. Hoop. The bible is handsomely bound, and th members and friends of Si loam are justly proud not only of the beautiful and useful gift but also in having as one of their number, such a noble aad gener ous-hearted brother. This is not the first time Brother Hoop has befriended Siloam; for bis many friends and admirers recall with pleasure the many times he has come to the assistance of the church he has learned to love, not only materially, but by pre cept and example, he has been the means of assisting greatly the advancement of God's kingdom in this little world. All joined in a hearty vote of thanks to Bro. Hoop, and wished him joy and prosperity here and the Master's "well done" in heaven. McG. Hon. and Mrs. S. W. Kirk and their little son Malcolm, went ov er to Brush Creek valley last Sat urday and spent the time until Monday id the home of Mrs. Kirk's mother. Interesting Pamphlet Compiled by Chief Clerk Thorn. Chief Clerk George D. Thorn, of the State department, has pre pared a pamphlet for the guid ance of election officers and poli ticians during the present year. The following information is giv en in this interesting pamphlet: Spring primary election, Sat urday, June u. November general election. Tuesday, November 2. Last day to be registered for spring primaries in cities of the third class, Saturday, May 15. Last day to be assessed for November election, Wednesday, September 1. Last day to pay tax, Saturday, October 2. Last day for filing statement of expenses spring primary, Sat urday, June 19. Last day for filing statement expenses November election, Tbursday, December 2. Last day for tiling petitions for nomination with the Secretary of the Commonwealth, Saturday, May 8. Last day for filing petitions for nomination with the county com missioners, Saturday, May 15. Last day for filing certificates of nomination with the Secretary of the Commonwealth, Tuesday, September 21. Last day for filing nomination pipers with Secretary of Com monwealth, Tuesday, September 28. Last day for filing nomination papers with county commission ers, Tuesday, October 12. HISTONTOWN. The farmers are busily engaged sowing oats and getting ready to plant corn. County Superintendent B. C, Lamberson and wife are spending a few days at their homes in this place. Miss Mae Mumma is spending some time with her sister Mrs. Bessie Winters at Sandy Run. Mr. Raymond Milroy, ol East Waterford, Pa., visited among friends in and around town last week. Mr. Harry Huston, of Saltillo, spent a few hours in our town last Monday. Mr. Robert Speer, wife and daughter, of Everett, Pa., Kirk Cutshall and son, of Cumberland, and Brint Cutshall, of Six Mile Run, were called home on ac count of the illness of their fath er Mr. William Cutshall. The Hustontown base ball team defeated the combination team of Dane aud Knobsville in a very ac tive game on oar home grounds last Saturday. The winning fea ture of the game being the heavy batting of the home team which was started by Hoover lining out a home run at the beginning of the second inning. ABOUT PEOPLE YOU KNOW Snapshots at Their Comings and flolngs Here for a Vacation, or Away for a Restful Outing. NAMES OP VISITORS AND VISITED An Experiment in Theology. Teddie Ham mil went to his mother on his return from Sun day school recently and said, "Mamma, the teacher told a story at Sunday school to-day." "Oh, no dear, I think you are mistaken." "No, I'm not; she told a story." "Well, what was it?" "She said if I told a story the bad man would get me. I've tried it twice, and be hasa't got me yet." "Lest We Forget. A full turn jut of the members of King Corps, No 18, W. R. C, is requested on Saturday, May 1st at 2:80, when a program will be arranged for the exercises ot May 30th. Sara M. Cook, President Our old friend John Winters, of Thompson township, made a trip to the County Seat last Saturday. While Mr. Winter says he does not fedl very strong any more, be looks well, and is a well pre served man for 78 years of age. Mrs. W. L. Nace made a little trip to Harrisburg, Monday aDd Tuesday. Dr. A. K Davis, tf Hustontown, was among the visitors at town Tuesday. Miss Alice Long and Mrs. Ira Fore, cf Kuobsville, spent a few hours in town Monday. Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Fraker, of Fort Littleton, spent a few hours in town last Saturday. J. S. Mort, Esq., and Scott Stains, of Taylor township, were in town last Thursday on busi ness. Mr. Henry Huston and Hayes Strait, of Hustontown, were in town attending to business last Saturday. Miss Zoe Mason has finished another term at Warfordsburg, and is now at home for her sum mer vacation. Mrs. Emory Hessler, daughter and son Harold, of Saluvla, spent Sunday at the home of Daniel E. Fore, Esq., in Tod township. Miss Blanche O. Peck, of Knobsville, left home yesterday for an extended visit among friends and relatives in Ohio and Indiana. Mr. Marshall McKibbin, of Hancock, Md., spent a few days in the home of his brother-in-law and sister, Prothonotary and Mrs. Geo. A. Harris. Miss Minnie E. Mock, who taught at Water Street, Hunting don county, during the past win ter, has finished her term aud is now home for the summer. Mrs. Blanche Deshong, Misses Annie Feagley, and Rosio Everts, of Big Cove Fannery, were pleas ant callers at the News office, while in town last Saturday. Dr. W. L McKibbin, ot Buck Valley, came up to McConnells burg last Saturday and spent a fw days with his son. Editor H. Lee McKibbin, of the Fultou Re publican. Rev. J. L. Grove is off on a two- weeks' trip, during which time he will vmt his daughter Mary, wife of Rev. A. J. Crooks, at War nock, O. He left home last Sat urday, and on Sabbath, filled the pulpit at McAIvey's Fort, Hunt ingdon county, for Rev. II. N. Freeman. Dr. U. C. McClain and his fa ther, Mr. Frank McClain, of Hus tontown, came into town early Tuesday morning m the Doctor's big gasoline wagon, and were joined here by Squire Nace and urnest McClain when they all went over to UagerRtown. return ing Tuesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. B. Mellott and their baby Blanche Irene. visited Mrs. Mellott's father, JohnS. Truax, near Needmore, over Sunday. Mr. Truax has been in poor health for a long time, but we are glad to say that he seems to be growing stronger with the return of warm weath er. Mr. and Mrs. Miltou II. Kline, of Licking Creek township, were in town Monday. They brought their son Robert to town, and from this place he went on to Danville, Pp., to visit his sister, Mrs. Ida Hawkins. If Robert strikes a job down there that suits him, be may remain during the summer. Harry A. Irwin and his friend Samuel Newman, spent the time from Saturday until Monday in the home of the former's parents Mr. and Mrs. John A. Irwin, of this place. Harry, who Is a trav- eling salesman for the Landia Tool Company, left for Chicago Monday, and Mr. Newman re turned to Waynesboro, where ho holds a cluneal position m the home office of the Company.
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