VOLUME 10 McCOXNELLSJiUItG, PA., MAY 20, 1909. NUMIJER 35 RECORD OF DEATHS. Persons Well Known to Many of Our Readers, Who Have Answered Final Summons. ' ALL SEASONS ARE THINE, 0 DEATH. M. W. IIixson. Martin W., son of the late Na than B. and Mary E. IIixson, died at his home at Emmaville, in the early hours of Tuesday morn iug, May 11, 1909, aged 56 years, 5 months, and 2(3 days. Funeral on Wednesday. Interment was made at McKendree church, and the funeral sei vices were con ducted by Rev. VVeise, of Breeze wood, assisted by Washington Uamp, No. 017, P. O. S. of A., Crystal Spring, of which he was a prominent member in good and regular standing. The deceased was a consistent member of the Methodist Episeo pal church lor a period of more than forty years, and a citizen whose loss will be felt not only in tha circle of his church, but in the neighborhood in which he had lived so long. Mr. IIixson was a miller by trade, six years ago had pur chased the large flouring mill at Emmaville, and had operated the same since. lie was married to Annie, daughter of Adam and Ida Mel lott, of Gapsville, Bedford county who survives him, together with the following children, namely, Retta, w.fo of Reuben Buzzard, Clearville, Pa ; Uarry and Ida, of LaConter, Washington; and Ross, at home. Also, by the following brothers and sisters: Rhoda Ellen, wife ot William Henry Mills, near Clearville, Pa ; Isaac N., Breezewood; P. Doyle, Crys tal Springs; Mrs. Lizzie E. Mc Kibbin, Crystal Springs; Sallie IS., wife of George Spaun, Hills dale, Ind.; George W., Crystal Springs; John N , Akersville; M. J., Crystal Springs; Tillie, wife of R. E. Swartzwelder, Breeze wood; Nathan P. IIixson, Everett; A. Milton, Emmaville. Six brothers of the deceased acted as all bearers six of the same sons being the pall bearers at the luneral of their mother. The immediate cause of his death was paralysis, although he had been a great suffersr with asthma for several months. Annie Bklle Kuhn. Mrs. Annie Belle Kuhn, wife of Wm. H. Kuhn, died Tuesday morning, May 11, 1909, at her home at Linnwood, Washington county, Md. About throe years ago, Mrs. Kuhn fell and broke her hip, and from that time to the time of her death, she was a great sufferer not being able to walk a step. The immediate cause'of her death was dropsy, which came upon her about four weeks ago. In addition to her husband, she is survived by four children, name ly, Marion M., Funkstown, Md., Emma, wife of Thomas Bruner, Smithburg, Md.; Ettie wife of Noah Souders, Smoketown, Md., and W. H. Kuhn, residing in Ayr township, this county. She leavns one brother, Edward Spaunuth, of McConnellsburg, and Mrs. Susan Kuhn, of Lebanon county Pa. The deceased was a daughter of the late Christian Spannuth, who during the War, owned and lived on what is now known as the Summers tar in, two miles west cf McConnellsburg. Mrs. Kuhn was born January 11, 1840, and was aged G9 years, 4 months, and 2 days. ller remains were laid to rest in the Pleasant Walk cemetery, in Frederick county, Md. About 17 years ago, she united with the German Baptist church at Pleas ant Ridge, this county, and has since lived a consistent Christian life. The bereaved fam:ly have the sympathy of their many Ful ton county trlends. Mas. Jane; Madden. ' Mrs. Jane Madden, widow of Robert A. Madden, waa born NEAL CUNNINGHAM NUPTIALS. Miss Maude Alice Cunningham Becomes the Bride of Ellis W. Neal. Ellis W. Neal, a clerk in the general offices of the East Broad Top Railroad Company at 0--bi-sonia, and son of George P. Neal, of Altooua, was united in mar riajj.0 to Miss Maude AlbeCuu niugham, daughter of L. L Cun ningham, of New Grenada, Fulton ounty, Wednesday morning, May 12, at 7:30 a. ni. in the presence of a few invitod friends, at the Methodist church, by Rev. Dr. J. C. Collins, pastor. The bride is a popular school teacher, hav ing taught three terms in Hunt invdon county and attended the Rocuhill Normal two terms, and is an estimable lady "With many fine traits of character and will mako a loving helpmate. The groom, Mr. Neal, is an exemplary and respected young man, and admired by a large circle ot close friends. After a short wedding trip with friends at Williarasport ana Alt'oona, they will go to house keeping in tho McClain property on Water Street. We extend to the newly wedded couple along with many other frieuds, our beat wishes lor a bright and happy married life. Accept our hearty congratulations. Hero is our I -t" Orbisonia Dispatch. The "Fulton County News" wants a IW in this too. Tho bride is a charming and accom plished young lady, and the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L L. Cunningham, who will keenly feel tho separation of tho loving home ties. But such is life. The parents' loss is the husband's gain. GOVERNOR SIGNS PURE FOOD BILL. Sept 12, 1812, and died May 10, 1909. She was aged 00 years, 7 mouths, and 28 days. The deceased leaves to mourn her departure four children, namely, Mrs. Eliza E Stains, David P. Madden, Mrs. Sarah E. Detwiler, and Mrs. Amanda V. Rohrer all of Springfield town ship, Huntingdon county. She was a faithful wife and mother, a true and upright lady, loved and respected by all who knew her. She passed peacefully away after a lingering illness. - Mrs. Madden '8 maiden name was Stevens. Besides her chil dren, she is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Sarah A. Daugher- ty, of Luke, Md., and Mrs. Mar tha Ellon Price, and Mrs. Annie E. Hockenberry, of Three Springs. Mrs. Madden was twice mar ried the second time to Jacob Garland, of Needmoro, this coun ty, who is also deceased. Funeral was held on Tuesday, May 11, at the Baptist church, in Springfield township, conducted by Rev. A. Mellott, of the Baptist church. Dennis Haht. Dennis Hart died at his home in Hartford City, Indiana, Wed nesday evening, May 12, 1909. The funeral took place last Fri day afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. Richards of the Baptist church, of which Mr. Hart was a devout member, having charge ot the services, and interment waa made in the I. O. O. F. cemetery at Jiartfbrd City. Mr. Hart was a son of the late William and Charlotte Hill Hart, of Whips Cove, this county, ana was born on the 29th of August, 1829. He was married to Miss Isadiah Lake, of Belfast town ship, and they removed to Hart ford City, lQd., about forty years ago. A wife and four children survive. The children are Mrs. Jacob Moore and Virgil Hart, of Hartford City; Mrs. Mary Mer rill, of Alexandria, Ind., and Mrs. Charles Ward, of Dayton, o. Although an Invalid for several years, ho wan confined to his bed only about eleven weeks, gradu ally growing worse until death came to relieve him from his long and patient suffering. Of hlii father's family there is now but one member left Job Hart, of Chester, Pa, Bleached Flour and Alum in Bread Now Are Unlaw ful. Governor Stuart Las approved and signed the Murphy pure fond law. This moasure was bitterly fought in the Legislature because it permits the use of one-tenth of one per cent, of bcioite of soda In food products in which this preservation has boon heretofore commonly used, and also the use of sulphur dioxid-j in molasses and evaporated fruits. Friends of the bill showed th.it both these preservatives are allowed in un limited quantities by the pure food authorities at Washington, the board of export chemists ap pointed by President Roosevelt having overruled Dr. Wiley, the federal chief chemist on !his sub ject. The new bill prohibits the adul teration of food by the use of auy "added ingredients deleterious to health," aud specifically name: a large number of chemical pre servatives that are prohibited. The use of alum in broad, bak ing powder and other articles of food is unlawful. The prohibition of nitrous acid will stop the sale of ajiumbe.' of brands of western Hour said to be bleached with this chemical, aud the prohibition of compounds of copper will put a stop to tho sale of the beautiful green French peas. The millers of this vicini ty have been much interested in this clause. Their products are not affected and tho ruhugout of bleached Hour will naturally w.id en their market. While the use of benz ato of soda in proportion of one tenth of one per cent, is allowed, that or any other added ingrediout used must be plainly stamped on each package in which such goods are delivered to the purchaser. Ttio retailer who soils an adul terated or misbrauded article is protected from prosecution, pro vided he can show a written guar antee from the h mse that sold him tho goods to tho effect that the articles is in conformity with tho Pennsylvania law, but it he again offers to sell the article the guaranteo will not protect him. An important feature of the new law is that it substitutes criminal for civil proceedings. Dairy and Food Commissioner Foust said yesterday afternoon that this would greatly facilitate the efforts of his department in protecting the people against im pure foods. The governor also signed the following bills: Making the salaries of the audi-, tor general and secretary of in ternal affairs 8,000 per annum after the first Tuesday ,of May, 1910. These officials are now paid $4,000, half of what is re ceived by the State Treasurer, who is like them an elective offi cer. Amending act requiring publi cation of county auditors report so that it shall be published in June instead of February. Providing that poor districts caring for insane in their own hospitals sball give same medical attention as State institutions. Authorizing appointments of a chief clerk in tho banking de partment aud fixing his salary at $1800 per year, and a messenger at 1200. MEMORIAL DAY. Picnic and Festival. The 'Andover Star Base Ball team will hold a picnic aud festi val on the Reunion Grom.ds Sat. May the 29th during the whole day. There will bo several games of base ball piayed, they having secured four or more of tho best teams in the county, ball playing to commence at 10 o'clock sharp. There will be excellent music and games aud plays of all kinds du ring the day. Everybody invited. Come one, come all, and spend a day, and see something that will make you feel good. By order of Committee. Committees Appointed to Make Arrange ments for Proper Observance. By order of King PostG. A. R., and W. R C, the following com mittees have been named to make preparations for the observance of Memorial Day : Music Mrs. Martha Hammil, Mrs. Chas. B. Stevens. Flowers Mrs. Louisa Jack son, Mrs. Katharine Comerer, Mrs. Martha Hammil, Misses Miunie Mock, Emma Ray, Kath arine Cook, Ruth Roettger, Nellie DeJlart, Bess He! man, Jessie Linn, aud Murnie Hummel, and Messrs Harvey Helman, Robert Jackson, aud Walter Black. . The f. llowiug named gentle men will conduct the llower bear ers to tlie graves in the different cemeteries: Presbyterian Russell Run yan, George Reisuer. Lutheran V'alter Black, Ed gar Alexander. Reformed Robert Alexander, Max Irwin. Methodist Amos Stouteagle, Oram Wible, Russell Stevens. The program for Memorial Day to be hold in tho Court House, Siturday, May 29, will be pub lished later. 'THE NEWS." NEW GRENADA. Mrs. Morris Biveus and Mrs. V. D. Scheuck, of W(;lls Tannery, vwited R. L, Alloway's last Sun day. Joseph Woodcock, of Enid, was a visitor in New Grenada last Sunday. M. A. Detwiler, tho R. F. D. carrier of Three Spnugs, his wife aud daughter, Anna Lee, Edgar Stevens, assistant post master of the same place, aud Mr. Weaver, of Saltillo, took a spin in Weaver's auto last Friday toourtoAn. Mike is thinking seriously of purchasing an auto to carry mail. v Harry Foster, who has been here during the past few months with Hon. J. A. McDonough, is visiting friends in Trough Creek. Misses Alice Hoke and oophia Hohman, of McConnellsburg, vis ited the family of Harry Gaster. Grandma Gaster went to the home of Samuel Grissinger on a visit and took sick there, and at present, is in a serious condition. Geo. Shafer has been indispos ed during tho past week unable to run his smith shop. James Alloway and Roy Shaf fer are attending summer school iu Well Valley, taught by Robt. M. Early. . . Dr. R. B. Campbell, Cloyd Black and L. L. Cunningham at tended the sessiofi of Knights of Milta, at Robertsdale, last Fri day evening, and took in the blow-out at Black House, which is run by our former townsman, Jacob Black. This social affair was in honor of Mr. Weaver, one of the leaders in instituting the Malta Lodge, who, on account of the mines not operating, is leavj ing this place. This gathering was a very enjoyable affair t'.iroughout, and th6 good people of Black House deserve much ci edit for their hospitality. Waller Watkin and Verna Brown, and Frank Whetzel and Lizzie Watkiu all of Saltillo, din ed at New Grenada, at the Uouck House, Sunday evening. HARRISONVILLE. , Farmers are all done pLnting corn, and are now busy getting ground ready for buckwheat. The winter crops are looking splendidly, and grass promises well. The high price of wheat aud corn during the past year has led farmers to make an effort to raise all of those cereals possi ble. Brndy Mellott has greatly im proved the appearance of bis place by putting up a nice-new fence arouud his house Edward Sharpeis having a new,barn built this summer. The Harrisonville base ball team will play Saluvia on the Harrisonville diamond next Sat urday afternoon. A Medium By Which Fulton County Peo ple Keep in Touch with Each Other. It is very gratifying to the Ed itor that the Fulton County News is the medium by which not only the people living in this county are brought into closer relation ship with each other, but those who have goueout from the home nest into different sections of the world are kept in touch with the folks at home, and with each oth er. A few days ago the editor re ceived the following letter: MmicKR, Pu., May it, liiOi). Mr. I'i-.ck, Dear Sir : Please lind enclosed one dollar for my paper. I lliinjf my time run out last month. I can not do without It very handy. With tiest winhes for you and your paper, I am, Very respectfully, M. M. lillAKKAU.. My address is 11. IV I)., No. 5, Mercer, Pa. old address 50! Kawcett Ave., McKeesport, Pa. P. S. In tho next issue of your pa per, please to publish the year that I 'enter school In Thompson township was established. I was the first pupil at that school tho first morning. Miss I'nger was the teacher now' Mrs. Powell. Please give her address. M. M. H. Having Mrs. Powell's address, for she gets the News, we tired a letter of inquiry, and in a lew days received the following: 171U W. 2nd St., Dixon, 1li May 15, Iimmi. I I-: a it Mu. Pkck, I received your letter tho other day, but was not able to answer at once, 1 am just recovering from a severe attack of Gull Stone, but as I feel stronger this morning I will try to answer. The Center School house in Thomp son township was built In 1874, and the school opened about tils' middle, or hitter part, of October 1874 and I don't doubt for one moment that the Brukeall boys were the tirst pupils there that morning, for I had them three winters, and cannot recall a time that they were lute. I think they enjoyed eomjng, uud were always early. 1 must tell you how much I enjoy your paper. It is like a letter from homo each week; and how I have en joyed tho letters from Geo. Shoemak er and othei-9, and have wished I hud the gift of writing like they have. I know that the "Old Hurg"has improv ed very much, and hope that some day I may see it again. There are many old familiar faces that I shall .miss but I shall see those that are there, and Pit see the dear old moun tainsthey'll not change. Very truly yours, Mas. A. II. Powki.l. DIX0RATI0N DAV SERVICES. WAThRFALL. Rowe Miller, of Trough Creek, was the guest of James Barnett last Saturday and Sunday. Isaac McClain is moving his sawmill to J. L. Kesselring's. Howard Barnett is improving in health. W. F. Berkstresser escorted Leonard Wales of Salisbury, Md., from the County Seat to the J. K. Woodcock farm at Clear Ridge, thence to Three Springs. Mr. Wales says that S. P. Woodcock is making his clover hay down on the Eastern Shore. Our farmers are about done planting corn. A. N. Witter contemplates building a barn soon. T. C. Mc Clain is to do the sawing. Attorney Wales, of Salisbury, Md., sold the Woodcock farm on Clear Ridge to John A. Henry while here. Mr. Wales made many friends on Clear Ridge. Come again. Wm. McClain and family, of Robertsdale, have been in this community during the past six days. B. F. Reads is buying beef cat tle and butchering. Program to Be Observed in McConnells burg on Saturday, May 29th. Meet at the Court House at 1:30. The following is an an outline of the exercises to be observed in McConnellsburg, Saturday, May 31th. It was believed by the committee in arranging for these exercises, that Saturday would suit most people interested bet ter than Monday. Music McConnellsburg Band. Lincoln's Gettysburg Address Newton Morton. Recitation Mary Baumgard ner. Singing America. Recitation Ross Hamil. Music. Recitation Rose Fisher. Address -Uon. Jna. P. Sipes. The Memorial sermon to the members of the G. A. R. and the Women's Relief Corps, will be preached by Rev. Rice in the Re formed church, Sunday morning, May aOth. CLOSE CALL. At a meeting held in this place Monday evening a new base ball team was organized, consisting of Pat Fisher, Harvey Holman, John Alexander. Joe Doyle, Rob ert Steach, Scott Souders, Leslie Harr, Robert Fleming, John bpangler, and Harry Hamil, with Dr. Dal bey as umpire Of course the boys have a chip on their ithoulder and will try to take good care of all comers and goers. David M. Kendall Narrowly Escapes the Loss of His Farm Buildings Mon day Afternoon. About I o'clock Monday after noon, the family of D. M. Ken dall, residing on the Cove road, about two miles south of town, were alarmed by the cry of tire, and rushirg out of the house, saw llames and smoke issuing from the woodhouse. James U. Kendall, whose residence is in plain view of David's, heanug the alarm, went with his farm hands, and by strenuous efforts the tire was brought under control in tune to save the total destruction of the woodhouse, and from the communication of the tire to the surrounding buildings. Walter Lynch, son of District Attorney Frank P. Lynch, happened to be passing along the road and seeing the tire gave the alarm. Had the tire had a few minutes more of a start it would have been irapossi ble to save the house and barn; for the wood house contained three or four cords ot stove-wood cut from old rails--, and very dry. The woodhouse stood within a few feet of the dwelling house, and there was a strong wind blowing in the direction of the barn. NEW FOR THiS COUNTY. Rifle Club Organized in Accordance with the Rnles and By-Laws Furnished by the U. S. War Department. At a meeting of citizens enthus iastic over the skillful use of h re arms, which was held at Big Cove Tannery last Saturday evening, an organization, to be known as tho Big Cove Rifle Club, was formed, with the following named persons as officers: President, Dr. Wm. F. Sappingtou; Vice president, J. Campbell Patterson; Secretary, Capt. O. J. Gunnings; Treasurer, W. S. Warthin; Execu tivo Officer, Himmel Harris, and these five officers to constitute the Executive Committee. The object of this organization is to cultivate a skillful use of the rifle, in accordance with the rules and regulations of tho War De partment, with a view to securing more men competent to instruct sparpshooters, and otherwise take higher rank in military ser vice. It may be stated just here, however, that the belonging to this local organization does not in any way bind the member toany service in the United Statesar'my, nor to any State military service. The cost per member is nomin al the Governmet furnishing rifles and ammunition at cost. There will be another meeting at Big Cove Tannery next Friday evening, to which the public are invited, and at which time the matter will be more fully explain ed, Dr. W. F. Sappington, of Web ster Mills, left yesterday morn ing to take to a hospital in Balti more, Mrs. George Fritz, of the Little Cove. ABOUT PEOPLE YOU KNOW Snapshots at Their Comings and doing Here for a Vacation, or Away for a Restful Outing. NAMES OF VISITORS AND VISITED Jere Sprowl and brother Will. ot Wells, were in town yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Bess and little son Blair spent last Friday in town. J. W. Gibson, of Wells Tan- uery, spent a few hours in town Monday on business. Hon. S. L. Bucklev. of Fort Littleton, was among the out-of- town visitors at the County Seat Monday. Job Plessinger and son Georco and Oscar Garland all of Bel fast township, spent a few hours in town yesterday. Mr. Amos P. Martin and fam ily, of Lemaster, spent Saturday and Sunday at the home of his father, C. Martin in the Cove. A. M. Utxson, M. J. Hixson, W. S. Clevenger, and Frank Lodge all of Brush Creek Val ley, were in town Monday attend ing to business. Mr. Jell. Evans, of Braddock, Pa. spent the time from Satur day until Tuesday very pleasant ly in the home of Mr. and Mrs. D. G. Elvey. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. U. Knotts and children, Harry and Kath ryn, of Altoona, are spending a month with Mrs. Knotts' parents Mr, and Mrs. John Out north of town. R. II. Walters, his father W. II. Walters, his daughter Miss Gladys, aud his niece Miss Leona Thomas ull of Brush Creek Val ley made a trip to McConnells burg, Wednesday. FRANK McCLAIN DEAD. Died Suddenly Vesterday Morning at the Home of His Son Jesse, in Huntingdon, Pa. A telegram received bv E. R. McClain, of this place, early Wed nesday morning, brought the in telligence that Frank C. McClain. had died suddenly at tho home of his son Jesse B. McClain, in Hun tingdon, Pa. The deceased spent last week in this place in the home of his son, Ernest, aud last Sundiy morning Ernest took his father to Uustontown in the lat ter's automobile. The day was pleasant and both father and son greatly enjoyed the drive. Mr. McClain was born near New Grenada, December 1(5, 13'J, and was aped C'J years, 5 months, and 3 days, tie is survived by thiee sous, namely, Dr. H. C. Mc Clam, of Uustontown; Jesse B. McClain, of Huntingdon, und Er nest R. McClain, of this place. Ho was a veteran of the Civil War and a most exemplary citizen. His sons, Harry and Ernest, went to Huntingdon yestorday, and up to the time of our goiu to press, we have not heard or the arrange ments for the funeral. Mr. McClain had been in poor health for several months, and the probability is that his death resulted from heart failure. TREE PLANTING. Roy Morton Superintends The Planting of Half a Million of Forest Trees la Huntingdon County, T. Roy Morton, B. F., son of Hon. Peter Morton, near McCon nellsburg, has, during the last two months, superintended the planting of five hundred thous and forest trees, employing thir ty to forty men. These trees have been planted on waste land in northern Huntingdon county, recently purchased by the State, andconsist of Larch, Balsam, Fir, Scotch Pine, and White Pine. They were grown in the State nurseries at fk'ont Alto and Greenwood Furnace. The trees are planted four feet apart each way.
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