J! Food is more tasteful. healthful and nutri tious when raised with r ci BAKING The only baking powder made from Royal Grape Cream of Tartar jrapa A special line of Shirts, Ilns lory, and Underwear, just receiv ed at Clias. B. Steveus'. Mr. Leonard Uivens, of Web ster .Mills, spent a few liours in town last Friday. If you want a bargain in a suit of clothes, now is your chance. Chas. D. Stevens has a surprise for you. Kev. Diehl will preich in the Presbyterian churcn atGreenhill next Sunday morning, and in McCouuellsburg in the evening. IJim;s Wanted. Highest market price paid for beef hides, horse hides, wildcat skins, and all kinds of grease, at I'aul Wag ner's Tannery, McConnellsburg. Mr. and Mrs. V. K. Sipes, of the tollgate near Foltz, spent a day or two last week among their relatives and friends, over along Licking Creek. Elmer Gordou, wife and daugh ters Oddie uud Bessie, of Mary land, spent last Saturday and Sunday the guests of Lemuel Gordon and family near McCon nellsburg. 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. There will be a meeting at Cito schoolhou.se next Sunday after noon at 2-.U0 o'clock, for the pur pose of organizing a Sunday school. You are invited to be there and help push it along. While in Philadelphia last week, II. S. Daniels purchased one of the largest and most carefully " selected lines of Funeral Goods ever brought to this county, con sisting of a variety of caskets, robes, Ac. Mr. Daniels has had much experience as a funeral di rector Last Thursday night a cow be longing to J. Nelson Sipes, Esq , got out of the barnyard up at the old Rod Barn, near Wagner's tannery, and made her way down to the barnyard on the Jared Pitt man farm, now tenanted by Will Woodal. The next morning one of Mr. Woodal 's cows was dead having been gored to death, and Mr. Woodal thinks that his cow and Mr. Sipes' cow got into an altercation and that his cow got the worst of it. Everybody is likely to have kid noy and bladder trouble. In fact nearly everybody has some trou ble of this kind. That is the rea son why you so often have pains in the back and groin, scalding sensation, urinary disorders, etc. that's your kidneys. The best thing to do is to get some of De Witt's Kidney and Bladder Pills right away. Take them for a Jew days or a week or so and you will feel all right. In this way, too, yon will ward ott dangerous and possibly serious ailments. They are perfectly harmless, and are not only antiseptic, but allay pain quickly by their healing properties. Send your name to K C. DeWitt & Co., Chicago, for a free trial box. They are sold here at Trout's drug store. Rev. W. W. Evans, D. D., Dis trict President of the llarneburg district, Central Pennsylvania Conference, preached at Ebenezer last Saturday evening; at Siloam, Sunday morning; at Asbuy, iu the afternoon, and came to town and preached in the Methodist church in the evening. Dr. Eva us was "Presiding Elder" of this district about twenty years ago, and has a- great many warm friend in FulUm couuty who call liiui the "grand old man." Of course, Dr. Evans, like Dr. West, is not an old man, but some peo ple fire so careless in the choice of words they use to express them selves. Sale Register. Saturday, May H, Martin Wolf will sell at the late residence of Mrs. Victoria V'olf, deceased, in McConnellsburg, all the house hold goods of the late decedent, consisting of parlor furniture, carpets, dining room and kitchen furniture, stoves, beds and bed ing, sewing machine, dishes, &.c. Sale begins at 10 o'clock. Credit fi months. A. L. Wible, Auctioneer. Normal School. The undersigned, having taught public school and being a graduate of VVilliamsport Dickinsons' Seminary, will open a Summer Normal at Har risonville, Pa., Monday, May 17, 1!MH, Term continuing 1 weeks. Tuition 85. The County Superintendent will hold an examination for provisional certi ficates at close of term. For information address, L. W. MiGAUVEY, ::t. Harrisonvillo, T'a. Administrator's Notice. Notice is hereby given trim letter of admin istration huve betiu tminted to the undeiMtfriccJ upon the estute of Uecirie W. Mellutt, lute of l.lekiritf 'reek twp . Fulton Co.. I'u., de'-eus ed. All persons having elulms UKi'lnst uicl es lute will present them properly uuthentleuted for settlement, unci those owing the Nume will pleuse cull und settle. II. S. IIAN1KI.S. Hiirrtsonville, I'u., S 4 'it. Administrator. HUSTONTOWN. David Cutshall, of Petersburg, Pa., spent a few days at home, owing to the illness of his father. Miss Cloe Chesnut has return ed to her work in Phihpsburg. M. D. Mathias, wife and daugh ter left last Monday morning for Ilarrisburg. Arthur Woodcock has moved to town and has started to house keeping. William Cutshall, Jr.", returned to his business at Pitcairn, on Thursday of last ween. Harvey Clevenger and sister Margy spent Sunday with Geo. Taylor and family. The Uustontown baseball team defeated the Laidig team on our home ground last Saturday. The Laidig boys put up a good game and are noo chronic kickers, therefore, the game was like all ball games should be the kind we all enjoy. The umpire furn ished by the Laidig boys was a very able one, and his decisions were entirely satisfactory. Score 13-j. NO. FJOH 3. REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF The First Nntlonnl llnnk, at .McCnnncll. hiira. In the Suite of IvnnsyK nnin, nt the clone of Kuslncns, April 2H, num. RESOVIICES. I.oiid" und Discount $119,70) (0 (n-iliult. secured and inseeurcd , 00.1 HI IJ. S. Ilonds to secure olreuUtion M. 000 to Premiums on V. S. Iknd ' MIM5 llonjs, seourlllel, etc '. 57,27.1.13 Hinklni.' house, furniture tied fixtures W,00 Due from National Hunk (not re serve ittretits) .... 431,17 Due from approved reserve uxciits... Ifljtvi. 4.t Checks an4 other cash Item ; is Notes of other Mitloiml Hunks 775.00 Fractional puper nurrenoy.nlckcls and cent Ifll 1 I.AWKUI. MccSKV HlGKICK V 1 N HANK, VIZ: Specie I5.7.V1T5 I.eK,il-teinler notei I.MD.00 17.71fl.75 Kedemptlon fund with V. S. Treasurer (5per eeui. of circulation) I. Wo THOMPSON. A few of the farmers have planted corn; others are waiting for warmer weather. The Annual May Meeting of the Old Schojl Baptists will be held at Tonoloway on the third Saturday and Sunday of this month. There will be several ministers from a distance pres ent. They hope to make this one of the best meetings in the his tory of the church. Preaching both before and after dinner. Jacob Yeagle Buffered a slight paralytic stroke one day last week. Elmer Gordon and family spent Saturday and Sunday at Lem Gordon's in the Cove. Aliss Ella Whitford, of Keyser, W. Va., is making her annual visit with friends and relatives here. Garry Philipps, of Illinois, came home to attend his father's funeral. Mrs. Alvin Funic is critically ill. S. L. Simpson has rented his father's farm and moved into the tenant house, and II. M. ftimpson has moved into the house near his store. Memorial Day exercises will be held at Antioch. Koss llollenshead attended the May Meeting at Sidelug Hill last Suuday. News is somewhat scarce. People aro too busy to do much visiting. i ' ToTAI tm, MAUII.1TIKS. Capital stock paid In Surplus fund 0, Undivided prollis, lesi CApenscs and IHxespnld ... 1. National Hunk notes outstanding.... Due to other National Hunks Due to State Hunks und Hunkers Dividends unpuld Individual deposits suhjeot to check Deuund certificate of deposit Time- cert Hcatcs of deposit.... Ueitilled checks Cashier' checks on tit uud inn .. , HI III! 278.10 od.oo .000.00 mi l'OJ.00 ,ua.sn . 31 30.00 W'1.91 530 03 71 711 10 3.00 ToTAI. f.'73.27l).IO SlATKor I'KNN-VI.VAMA. ' OlL.NTY tit' r I I.TON. I ' I, Merrill W Nuce, Cashier of tin a'love named bank, do solemnly swear that the above statement Is t.iu to the ben of mv kociolcdiie and belief. MKIiUII.I, W. NACK. Cashier. Correct -Attest : Jso. I. Kir-EH, D. U CKIS.-.INCIKH, I'KTKH MoHTON, Directors. Sulwcrlhed and sworn to before me this 8c it li day of April, limit. ht:l.. M. HAY SHAFKNIOIt. Notary Public. Stock dreeders. Take Notice. "Jerry," the well known stall ion can be found at the following places on the dates given: McConnellsburg, April 1, 2, 3; 12, 13; 21, 22; 30 and May 1; 10, 11; 19, 20; 28, 29; June 7, 8; 16, 17; 28, 29. Webster Mills, April 5, G; 9, 10; 14, 15; 10, 20; 23, 24; 28, 29; May 3, 4; 7, 8; 12, 13; 17, 18; 21, 22; 20, 27; 30, and June 1; 4, 5; 9, 10; 14, 15; 18, 19; 25, 26. IJollinshead's, Atril 7, 8; 16, 17; 26, 27; May 5, 6; 14, 15: 24, 25; June 2, 3; 11, 12; 21, 22, 23, 24. Summer Normal. The undersigned will teach a Sum mer Normal iu the new school build ing, at McConnellsburg, Pa., begin ning Monday, May 10, 1!I0!I, at 1:30 p. m., and continuing cljfht weeks. Good board may be hud for if.'l 00 a week, or 2 oi) from Monday noon to Friday noon inclusive. An examination for provisional certificates by the County Superintendent, will be given at the close of the term. Our Bchool will not be crowded. We can furnish room for all who wish to attend, and will have a sulllt-ient num ber of the best teachers obtainable in the County, to take care of students enrolled with us. For further Information address Km kk y Thomas, Lkwis Harms. Attention Farmers. This is to inform all who are interested in breeding fine stock, that KENTUCKY JACK will be found during the season as fol lows: at Grant Baker's, April 29, 30 and May 1; 13, 14 15; 27, 28, 29; June 10, 11, 12; 24, 25. 26. William Buterbaugh's, May 3, 4, 5; 10, II, 12; 17, 18, 19; 24, 25, 26; 31 and June I, 2; 7, 8, 9; 141 15, 16; 21, 22, 23; 28, 29 30. George Buterbaugh's, May 6, 7, 8, 20, 21, 22; June 2, 4, 5; 17, 18, 19. Terms: $10 insurance for living colt. Wm. Buterhacgh, Gko. Blteuhaugh, Owners. ICE! ICE! ICE! J. N. Hoch of Mercersbnrg hut made arrangements with theChambersburg Ice and Cold StorageCompany ofCh ambers burg for thehandllngof all their Ice delivered at Mercersburg ICE WILL BE RECEIV ED BY CARLOAD LOTS As the season Is approach Injf for the use of Ice, It would be well to arrange for. your supply of Ice for the summer season. Ice will be delivered over town every morning, except Sabbath. Also on Saturday evening. For further Information In reference to prices or large lots Inquire of J. N. HOCH. Mercersburg, Pa. Runk's Sale Register. Fulton county people who want to buy farms or other properties In the Cumberland Valley will be fairly, honorably and financially well serv ed If th9y give to me the confidence I will give to them. Write to or call on mo if you have a farm to sell or want to buy a farm or other realties. I am agent for the FOKD MOTOK CARS In Fulton county, machines which will lust longer, are the most comfortubie to ride in, the least expen sive to maintain and operate, of any car tn the world. A Ford Car for $N.")0.(Ml to carry Five adult passengers over any road or up any hill that any other car can travel. This Ford Car is all made in the factory, not asfembled there out of parts made all overthe country; consequently, when a part breaks or wears out a new part can bo supplied In a few hours; and It will tit without Hie use of a lile. J. M. Hl'NK, Chambersburg, Pa. J. K. JOHNSTON, J. K. JOHNSTON. New Spring Goods. Men's Suits the very prettiest that has ever been shown in Ueudy Made Garments and Prices that were never made here. LADIKS' Shirt Waists in all the prettiest stylos some very handsome ones. M UN'S Hats and Caps in latest shades and styles. Can fit anyone. And all Uhrgains, Ladies' Skirts in Hlue, Mack, Brown and Grays. I.ADIKS' MHN'S White Suits in shrunken muslins any size. Shoes & Oxfords in Mack, Tan, Ox Blood and Patent Leather. All new und up to date. Don't fall to see them. Hose to match every pair. M K.VS UNDERWEAR, NECKWEAR never better ones shown in McConnellsburg. Boys' and Youths' Suits and Shoes. LA II IKS' Shoes & Oxfords any colors and all new and stylish toes. New Patterns in LACES AND EMBROIDERIES WHITE DRESS GOODS New Summer Weight JACKET SUITINGS, Linings and Trimmings to Match. J. K. JOHNSTON. 3 MILLINERY HEADQUARTERS HERE. ANNIE B. FREY. New Spring Hats. New as the morning so jrresistably lovely are they that those who come merely to see "what is new" lose their hearts and open their purses lo their beau ty at once. Clover now Straws, new Shapes, new Colors, new Blooms. Note the glossy wide of a panise Straw Braid In exquisite color effect, and the luxurious use of the wide Velvet Ribbons that com bine so delightfully with the Soft Tinted Flowers. You can liud a Hat that Is becoming to you In this great stock. The prices are sure fo please as well as the Hats. Come and see why we have become so fa mous, for you will find everything hero that is to be found In a high-grade, up-to-date Millinery Store. Kverybody made welcome. ANNIE B. FREY, McConnellsburg, Pa. 8P ', Y. WM . .M V V V V JEV V V W JSCV (T . .V . T K .? MRS. A. F. LITTLE'S BI6 UNDERSELLING STORE Spring and Summer Millinery. Such entirely new shapes so quaint and picturesque such en tirely new color loveliness, that every woman should see this exhibit to be In touch with the new millinery. It is a triumphant pageant of art and beauty. It points the way to your achieving a new hat, which like the ones you have heretofore purchased at our store, you will en joy wearing. We have LATEST STYLES shapes, atid shades in hats and trimmings. We have fine line of fun. cy goods. We aim to make quick sales and small profits. Come and see our line of goods. You are welcome. MRS. A. F. LITTLE. FULTON COUNTY NEWS is the people's paper. $1.00 a Year iu Advance. Read Our Pric See AND THEN COME IN AND Our Good Few people have an Idea of the quantity of goods, the quality , goods, and the prices at which the goods may be purchased, nt they visit our store. One lady said the other day, "If I hud knoi that you had as much to select from, and at the prices you ask should never have bothored to go over the mountain for my furniturt We have the largest and nicest line that we ever had Hedroom Suits, 12.1.75 to 120.75 Iron Beds, $3.75, S4.25 to $1.1.50 Hed Springs, $2.50 to $3 50 Mattresses, 4.00 to $8.00 Cribs, 12.00 to $2.75 Commodes, $2.85 Costumers, 75 cents Kxtra Dressers, $10.00 Bedroom Chairs, $5.50 for 0 Kitchen Chairs, $4 00 to $5.50 Dining Chairs, 80.00 to $8.00 Hocking Chairs, 1.25 to $4 00 High Chairs, $1.00 and up F.xtenslon Tables. 91.00 up per ft. Falling-Leaf Tables, $4.00 Kitchen Cabinets, !.75 to $10 00 Side Boards, $13.00 to Parlor Stands, ioc to ln.00 Book Cases, $0 00 Writing Desks, $11.25 Couches. $0.50, $8 00 to Hi;,, Hall Hacks, 7 00 Towel Hacks, 75c. Clothes Hacks, $1.00 Ironing Boards, $1.25 Sinks. $5.00' Tabourettes, 50c. to 80c. Chiffoniers, $8.00 to $10.0 Framed Mirrors, 05c, toljii Framed Pictures, 50c. to ten Easels, 00c. to cue. Spring Cots, $1.75 to $1,85 Spring Beds, Square Cupboards, $8.00 We also have In stock a large assortment of Picture Frame Moiil Mat Board, etc., and we are prepared to frame any si.e or shape of p you may have at very low prices. Give us a trial. We have just received our new line of Carpet Samples a nicer lb never saw in the following gradss, Axminster, Velvets, Tapestry, Inp. Hall and Stair Carpets, Stair Pads, China and Japan Straw Mattings. Thanking you for your past patronage and wishing a share of ture trade, we are Very respectfully, THOMAS B. STEVENS & SON McConnellsburg, pa. X 0M IT 00 X"X cfrt 0 0 00 00X00 m 0fl 0 00000A00000. fMtfUUUWUUUMM mm 0 8 0 0 n M0 0. r5 0. ft w 0 M0 HANCOCK Marble -:- and -:- Granite WORKS. All kinds of Cemetery Work at mod ern prices. at least ONE-FOURTH lower than you have been paying;. I use the very best grade of Mar ble and Granite. I keep in stock a nice line of both Foreign and Domestic Granite- My lettering is as good as the best. All lettering and carving is done by pneumatic toolst which is a great advantage over lettering by hand. It will pay you to get my prices. Ev erything as represented. AUSTIN C. PECK, Hancock, Md. ) i ! ! t a 0m 0 a a 0 m 0m 0 m ana ar a ara en 0 0m0m0mimm0jt0m0mJm0'KM0m0m 0m00m0. 00m0 0 00'm,0V! 00n.0m0m0m0V FULTON COUNTY BANK McConnellsburg, Fei. (ORGANIZED IN 1887.) EIGHTEEN STOCKHOLDERS t5 all among the prominent business men of the County. 0 The resources of this liank now far exceed any period In User Jm existence. i g We Pay 3 Per Cent Interest. 0 Our customers value and "bank on" our security to depositor!, Jj and our willingness and ability to assist them In every way com!''' ent with sound banking. More Thun $300,000.00 Security to Depositors. 0 WT Tf .T V t f -T m DIHECTORS : J. Nelson Sipes, Chas. U. Spangler, A. U. K Wm. H. Nelson, J. P. Johnston, Walter M. Comerer, A. F. BaVer j 00000M0m.0m0m00m 00 m 0W0M 0 00m 0 V J 0m00 9,0X000X00 m0X0M.00m. 0X0 00.0jTm00 0X0" COCKXX)CCOCO-X00XXX00 1 I 8 Safety and Satisfaction By Placing Your Funds In the Hands of 5 The First National Bank of McConnellsburg. &xxxxxxoo You obtain a greater degree of safety and satisfaction, than would .be possible in the bands of individuals, 1'ay Three 1'er Cent. Compound Interest ou Saving. oooooooooocc