dSl JttlfOtt OJJSL VOLUME 10 McCONNELLSlSUltG, PA., AUGUST 2i, 1000. NUM1JEK '19 FELONIOUS ASSAULT. Samuel M. Clevenger Dealcn in His Home it Needmore, Monday Night and House Robbed. DESPERADOES NOW IN COUNTY JAIL. OUT IN ILLINOIS. Threshed Two Thousand Bushels of Oats From 8:30 A. M. Until S In the Afternoon. FOSTERS IN ILLINOIS. WAGES FROM $22 TO $35 A MONTH. Two tramps aged 0 and 28 yeirs, respectively, gained en trance into tlio house, of Samuel Jl. Clevenger, an aged citizen, near Need rn ore, this county on Monday night, and after brutally beating the old gentleman over tlio head with the but ot a revol ver, they ransacked the house, appropriating what money they could tii.d together, with articles of clothing and such other things as they wished, tied their victim hand and foot, and took their de parture, leaving him, as they gu pposed dead. Samuel M. Clevenger, aged about seventy years, a well known Prohibitionist and brother of our townsman, Aann Clevenger, lives alone in a small storyand a half house, about 12 by 14 feet, about three quarters of a mile north of Needmore on the road leading to the old Palmer home stead where Dr. J. J. Palmer and his mother Mrs. Maria Palmer now live. Last Sunday two young Ger mans passed through Thompson aud Belfast townships, stopping at the homes oftarmers along the way asking for something to eat. Finding no one at home at Aaron P. Garland's, on part of the old Gregory farm north of Need more, they broke a window, en tertd the house, aud after ran sacking it, carried away some small articles. At Clayton De shong's, the family was away from home, and they broke into his house, took two watches, a pocket knife, some tooacco, and clothing. About noon Monday they call ed at S. M. Clevenger's, Mr. Clevenger was at home, treated tlio strangers kindlv, and had quite a talk with them. They said they were on their way from Cumberland to Pittsburg, and there was nothing in their man ner that would indicate that they were not entirely honorable. Monday night, however, about 10 o'clock, after Mr. Clevenger had gone to bed, he heard some one at the pu m p. Then a voice called to him to bring them a tin cup that they might get a drink. Samuel got np, got a tin, went to the door, and when he opened it to hand the tin cup out, be beheld hm noonday visitors, who rushed in upon him grabbing him by the throat and demanding his money. When he told them he had no money thev began to abuse him, beating him in the face, clubbing him over the head with a revol ver, atd knocking him down. They then lied him hand and foot and proceeded to ransack the house looking in evgry nook and coruer for money. They only succeeded in finding about a dol . lar and a half, but they took the old man's hat, shoes, and vest, and dome other things; they then tramped his toes to see if be were alive, and as .he did not flinch, thecft the house. After Mr. Clevenger was rea souablv sure that the men had gone away, he began to try to ex tricate himself, which he accomp lished in about an hour, lie then dragged himself o the home of W. H. Wink, a neighbor, called them up, and told them of the oc currence. The neighborhood was at once aroused by tele Phone, and soon searching par ties were on the trail of the tram pes Dr. Palmer came to the relief of Mr. Clevenger, and found in addition to the lacerations and bruises about the face and bead, that a bone in one of his arms was fractured, and that he Beemed to be suffering from some internal injury. ' About 4 o'olock Tuesday morn ing, Eli M Peck, who lives m the old Job Morgret property in Needmore, heard two men walk 'nj; along the road by his house, Buds III., Aug. 17. The fact that I read with interest the let ters in the nvs from different members of Fulton county's family, in different sections of the country, leades mo to con clude that somebody might find some pleasure in reading a few lines from this neck o' woods. I say this neck o' woods aud yet this is a prairie country, and not a bit or native timber in miles and miles. We are having fine weather out here at present. The crowing crops are looking tine, and the grain that is now being threshed is yielding very satisfactorily Wheat, from 22 to 41 bushels an acre, and oats, from 3j to OS. We have fine praspects for a bumper corn crop, if we get rain right soon. We have been threshing for about two weeks. To-day, we threshed 2,000 bushels of oats from half past eight this morn ing until five o clock this after noon. "We thresh out in the field that is, haul the bundles in from the field without stacking. Our threshing crew is composed of 22 people 9 racks, 5 pitchers, 4 grain men. 3 machine men, and 1 water boy. Our separator is a (50 inch, with a 30 inch cylinder. It is an auto matic feeder, and has an elevator and weigher combined. Last year we operated a 42 inch cylin der and a CG inch separator. Hired help is scirce wages ranging from $22 to $35 a month. Now, Mr. Editor, I want to say how much I enjoy the News from week to week, and hope that your faithful corps of correspondents will continue to furnish all the happenings from the .different sections of the dear old county, as heretofore; for it is only when one is eight hundred or a, thou sand miles from home that one appreciates to the full, what a local paper means. T. Clyde Strait. going in the direction of 1 Iancock Believing that these were the men wanted, he watched until he found which road they took after they crossed Harnett's Run, and then getting Willie Powers and John D. Mellott the three on horseback, started, in pursuit They followed them across the Ridge into Pigeon Cove, and when they reached Job Hess's, they learned that the men had been seen passing that place a short time before. Mr. Hess mounted a horse and joined iu the chase. The pursuing party ' heard of their man again at Will Ranck's, and when they reached George Chesnut's barn almost to the Maryland line, they saw their men, and hastening to them puli ed guns on them and ordered them, to "hold up bands." One of the meu obeyed unhesitating ly, but the other made an effort to get his hand in his pocket, but looking iuto the muzzle of John D's gun" about a1 second, he de cided to comply with the request. The men were disarmed, and marched back to Needmore, where they were identified by Mr. Clevenger, as were also the articles of clothing taken from him, and the articles taken from the home ot C'ayton Doshong. The necessary legal proceeding were tanen before Squire S. L, Wink who issued a commitment, and the men were brought to town aud lodged in the County Jail Tuesday evening by John D. Mellott, Eli M. Peck, and Prof. B. N. Palmer th-jse gentlemen having been deputized for that purpose by Constable Harvey Snyder, who was sick at Jio time, They and Others from the firoadtop Re gion Went to Fulton County, Illinois. Rapatee, III., August 20. Edi tor of "Fulton Couuty News :" Believ.ug that a brief letter from this place would be readable to your subscribers, wlien the same comes from two old Fulton coun ty boys, Iho following is respect fully submitted: Rapatee is situated on the Iowa Central railroad, 32 miles east of Peoria, and 20 miles sou h from Gslesburg, and is in the midst of ouo of thu garden spots of grand old Illinois. Now, while we fre quently meet people from Okla homa, or the two Dakota's, who call this "Hack east," aud thiuk it an old settled country, yet in 1835 it was a vast prairie, and the hunting srroujds of the Indians. In that year some lamilies from Highland county, Ohio, began the settlement in what is now north Fulton and south Knox counties. But from 1850 to 1800, was the time that those grand old lamilies trotn the Broadtop mountains came here and took possession ot those rich prairie lands. Most of them now sleep in the Lyons cem elery south of" Rapatee in Fair view township, Fulton county. The Cooks, Fosters, Shretves, Marks, Audersons, Evanses, Fig- ards, Barnetts, Hortons, Grays, and others, and what a country they opened up for us to enjoy. Well, 1009 will long be remem bered as a big crop year in Illi nois. 1 ho Iruit crop was, ana is, a record breaker, nnd the wheat crop was a very valuable one a good bit of it was contracted at $1.05 per bushel from the ma chine, and crops of from 23 to 43 bushels per acre were common. Corn reached the top here iu May when it reached 70 cents. Lots of 1908 corn crops brought from 35 to $33 per acre. Quite a con trastfrom 1890 when we bought corn tor 18 cents a ousnei anu oats at 9 cents. The high price of farm produce has caused every native Illinois boy who can scare up a team, to farm; so that almost all our farm hands are from the East. The Kentuctians lead in numbers, but a great many Penn sylvania, Ohio, aud Virginia boys are working in this locality, and they are a fine let of young men as a whole. At the wages they receive they can save money. There has been a great improve ment in farming in Illinois during the last 25 years, but we will leave that for a future letter. Now a word about your scribes: Samuel A. Foster, son of J. C. Foster, of Enid, Fulton county, Pa., came here last March, and likes tLe country and the people first rate, and wants to read the Fulton County News. D. I. Foster was born and rais ed in Broadtop township, Bed ford county, but was a citizen of Fulton county, Pa., in 1887. He has been in the coal business at this place since September, 1883 is lessee and manager of the C. pe coal bank. He visited Ful ton county, Pa., in 1889, and again in January of this year. He is not a kid by any means, as he is called "graudpa" by seven boys aud one girl. He and his wife have eight living children. So you see this country is as good to grow boys and girls in, as it is to g;ow horses, cows, and pigs. Fraternally yours, s S. A. AND D. 1. FOKTKU. Commissioners Refused lo Pay. The County Commissioners or Bedford county recently refused to pay the courtcrier and the tip staves at the rate allowed by the recent act of the Legislature. Un der its provisions the' courtcrier is allowed 00 per month and the tipstaves 10 per month. At the above rate the pay of the court crier is more than that of the dis tnct attorney or the associate judges. The matter will be appealed from the decision of tho commis sioners to the court. RECORD OF DEATHS. Persons Well Known lo Many of Our Readers, Who Have Answered Final Summons. CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR RALLY. ALL SEASONS ARE THINE, 0 DEATH. Joseph D. Stevens. Joseph D. Stevens, one of Ful ton county's oldest and most highly esteemed citizens, died at tho home of his son Charles, in Wells Valley, Saturday, August 21, 1909, aged 82 yeais, 0 months and 20 days. Tho funeral took place on the following Monday, and interment was made in the cemetery at Clear Ridge, Rev. XV. M. (.'hue ot Fort Littleton conducting the services. The deceased was born in this county, and in this couuty spent his entire life until about two years ago, when he moved to Huntingdon county. Afewclays before his death, being in his usu al health, ho went down to visit his son Charles in Wells Valley, and while there was stricken with hemorrhage of tho kidneys, which resulted in his death as before stated. Mr. Stevens was twice mar ried; the first time to Miss Han nah Holland, of Clear Ridge, and to this union were born eight sons and one daughter seven of whom are living, namely, Thomas B., of McConnellsburg; James D., of Fort Littleton; Vin cent C, Harnsbuig; Dr. John F., and Dr. Albert S. both of Hancock, Iowa; Dr. Frauk K., McConnellsburg, and Emma F. Shatter, of Fort Littleton. His first wife died in 1878, and a lew years later, ho married Aliss Fannie Elias, of .Wells Val ley, who survives him, together with two sons, Edward G., of Huntingdon county, and Charles E., ot Wells Valley. Mr. Stevens was a man of more than ordinary natural abili ty, and ho taught school several terms during the earlier part of his life. Quiet and gentle in dis position, he had many friends. For sixty-three years of his life he was a devoted member of the M. E. church, and always took a deep interest in the church's wel fare. La i dig. Sarah Ellen, wife of Michaol Laidig, died at the family resi deuce at Dublin Mills, this coun ty last Monday morning aged about 58 years. Her funeral took place Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Harry Moyer, of the M. E. church, and inter ment was made in the cemetery at Hustontown. Mrs. Laidig has been an inva lid for many years. A few weeks ago, she had a stroke ef paraly. sis, and this was followed last Sunday by a second, from which she did not recover. She was practically a lifelong member of the Methodist Episcopal church, and bora her illness with that patience and fortitude that is the fruit of Christian faith. Besides her husband, she is survived by one daughter, Miss Elsie, at borne. Mrs. Laidig was a daughter of the late Adam Deaver, of, Taylor township, and a sister- of Benja min and Jacob, of that townsh'p, Delia McCUinaud MollieChilcote of RobeTtsdale, and Tennyson, Joseph, and Allen all living away from the County. Fbheu. t ' Catharine, wife of Joseph Fish er, died at tho family residence in Altoona, Pa., Suuday, August 15, 1909, aged 58 years, 8 mouths and 20 days. Her funeral took place at four o'clock, tho follow ing Tuesday afternoon, and her remains wore laid to rest in Oak mont cemetery, Altoona, Mrs. Fisher was a kind wife aud mother; and, although se verely a fllicted at times for many yeais, she, as the Savior has said,"hath done what she could." Besides her invalid husband, she is survived by tho following childnu: Thomas, of Tuaaoltoo, UNIQUE TRAVELERS. To Be Held In the Presbyterian Church, McConnellsburg, Thursday Afternoon and Evening, Sept. 9th. With a view to effecting a Coun ty Organization, a Christian En deavor Rally will bo held in the Presbyterian church, Thursday afternoon and evening, Septem ber 9th. The Field Secretary of the State of Pennsylvania, A. J. Shartloj of Reading, Pa., will be present. Mr. Shartlo was one of the speakers at the Interna tional Convention iu the city of St. Paul, in July, and is au able aud enthusiastic worker. There are nme Christian Ku rt avor societies in this county, and about fourteeu denomination al societies of young people. All these are invitee, to send dele gates. No work of the church has been more prolific of grand results fer tho advancement of tha cause of Christ than the organization aud encouragement of young people's societies; aud it is hoped that the meeting on the ninth of Septem ber will mean just what its title says a Christian Endeavor Ral ly. thompson. The farmers still have pros pects of having some corn since the raiu of last week. Misses Genevieve and Marie Pittman, of Charles Town, XV. Va., are visiting relatives here. Charles Myers and friend Mr McCullough, of llaucock, speut Sunday with Mr. Myers parents, VV. R Myers and family. After having spent some time with her sister Mr. Gawer, Mrs. Roushleft last Friday for Keyser, VV. Va., where she was met by her husband a traveling sales man. Mrs. Thomas Louis, of Phila delphia, and Mrs. Howard Zim merman and children; of Han cock, speut a few days here last week. Miss Florida Clevenger of Washington, D. C, returned to her home last Wednesday. Harry and Breathed Gordon and families, ot Ohio, are visiting their lather, David Gordon, and family. Miss Emma Pittmau of Wash ington, D. C, is visiting Mrs. David Gregory. Miss Mary Bishop spent Sun day with Jessie Truax. Anson Weller and wife gave a surprise birthday party ou Sat urday night in honor of their daughter Cora's 17th birthday. The Mt. Zion M. E. Church will hold a lawn festival Saturday night. Mr. Eli Hann, one of Belfast township's substantial citi?ens, was in town last Thursday on business. Cap Adams and Party on Overland Trip From San Diego, California, to New York, City. CAMPED HERE MONDAY NIGHT. ABOUT PEOPLE YOU KNOW Snapshots at Their Comings and Goings Here for a Vacation, or Away for a Restful Outing. NAMES OF VISITORS AND VISITED W. Va., David, residing in Texas; Henry, Benjamin and Jacob, in Altoona; and Sadie, wife of Dan iel Knauff, in Big Cove. Also, by the following brothers and sisters: Adam Kellnor, Saluvia, Pa., William Kellner, Gem; Mary, wife of John H. Doyle, Princeton, III.; Mrs. R. R. Hann, Saluvia; Mrs. Thomas Mallott, . Sipes Mill; and Mrs. Philip Melius, Hustontown. Sipes. Corena P., widow of Allen B. Sipes, deceased, dred at her home in Toledo, Ohio, July 31, 1909, of paralysis. Mrs. Sipes was born in Belfast township, this county. Her husband was a brother of Theo. Sipes, of near Harrison villo and her maiden name was Fisher. She -is survived by one brother, John Fisher, two sisters and an adopted son. Hanks. Jason, little son of Dr. J. Graut Hanks, at Breezewood, Bedford couuty, died last Sunday. The child had measles in April, from the effects of which It never re covered. Jason was born three years ago last March. later meut in the cemetery at thaLuth eran church, near Breezewood, ou Wednesday, One of the most unique travel ing outfits that wo have ever soon on the road came down the pike lrom the west Monday evening, camped just west of town, and left early Tuesday morning on their journey eastward. Four men, live Rocky Mountain Goats, aud six Rocky Mountain Burros, a wagon, tent poles, canvas, and general commissary department, made up the caravansary. This outfit, under the management of Cip. V. Adams, accompanied by Fred English, J. R. Johnstm, and Cecil Flenner, left San Diego, California, a year pgo, during which time they have traveled 239 days, and have covered a distance of 3,800 miles. Their point of destination is New York City. They are not traveling i.n a wa- er, and are not limited in time. One of the party is a skilled pho tographer, who is taking pictures of the places of interest aloug the route. Another is writing up the trip, incidents connected with their journey, etc , which will be published in book form. The views gathered will also be pub lished and put on sale as postal cards. Hence it will be observ ed that there is "method in their madness." The wagon and the only vehi cle in the outtit is a small four- wheeled one, perhaps eight feet in length, by :!0 to 315 iur.hcs in width, with low wheels. Ou the rear seat which is just large enough for one person, rides Cap. Adams, who is a cripple his lpgs being practically useless On the front seat, which is a rude affair, is seated the driver, when he finds riding preferable to walk ing. This wagon is drawn by the four goats fine looking speci mens too. To protect their feet, they are shod with boots. Their camping outfit, is carried on the backs of the- burros which are driven ahead, and give one a glimpse of the time when mer chandise was packed across the mountaius during the days of the early settlement of Pennsylvania. While, as has been stated, the Capt-. does not possess the use of his legs, he is quite a famous "globe trotter," h9 having made a similar trip, starting from Hastings, Neb., and traveling a distance of 4,000 miles over moun tains and prairies, through can ons aud deserts, finally stopping when he reached the Pacific coast on account of not being able to find a bridge across the "pond," and the water being too deep for bis goats. A New Law Declared Valid. A case of more than ordiuary interest iu which au opinion was handed down at Tuesday's ses sions of court at Chambersburg was that of tho township of Quiu- cy, vs. John Rock. The suit was entered to test the head tax law of one dollar which is used for road purposes, Judge Gillan holds that the law is valid. It was an amicable action for tho purr oso of testing the head tax law of 1, placed upon resi dents and to determine if the law is constitutional. The law provides that the su pervisors of each township may collect this tax in mouey and to disburse such money as they see fit for uso ot the townships. It was claimed that this law iu some instance worked hardships and it is was for that purposes that the suit was brought aud its outcome will bo read with inter est by many farmers and tax payers of the county. Oscar Levy and family went to their hoine in Franklin county Tuesday.after having spent a few days with Mrs. Levy's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Christ DUhong. Mr. C. C. Wagner ot near Merccrsburg, was a pleasant caller at our ollico on Monday morning. Miss Bessie M. Reese, of Burnt Cabins, daughter of Sam '1 Reeso left Tuesday to visit relatives in Kansas. Miss Jennio Woodal ' went to Chambersburg last Wednesday where she has secured employ ment. Mrs.Mary Kirkpatrick, of Shir leysburg, Pa., is visiting her daughter, Mrs. C. XV. Bryuer at tho M. E Parsonage. Miss Lillian Henry, of Clear Rulge, is spending a few days iu the home of Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Klvey, on West Walnut street. Miss Emily V. Greathead, who has oeen visiting friends in Clear spring. Hagerstown, and other points, returned homo on Mon day. Miss Ruth McGeheo and little brother Master Eddie of Burnt Cabins, left last Thursday to spend sometime with relatives m Virginia. Howard Hoke, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wiiliam E. Hoke, and Geo. Stoler, of Saxton, are visiting in the families of Messrs. G. New ton Hoke aud John B. Runyan, of this place. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Sudors and their little sons, Harold and Herbert, of Wampum, Beaver county, Pa., arrived here last Thursday to visit among their relatives and friends a few days. Paul and Harry Johnston, and John Spangler, formed an auto mobile party, that went to Pen Mar Tuesday. They were ac companied as far as Mercers burg, by Jean and Beulah John ston. Rev. C. W. Bryner in down at Pleasant View, Juniata county spending part of his summer va cation with his mother aud broth er; and, consequently, there will not be any preaching services in the Methodist church next Sun day. Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Strait called at the News office a few minutes last Thursday morning, as they were on their way out to Davie's old home for a week's vacation. Mr. and Mrs. Strait look as though the world has been good to them. Miss Frauces Daniels, of Pleas ant Ridge, is spending this week in the homo of her aunt, Mrs. Emma L. Daniels, on North Sec ond street. Miss Daniels lias had notice of her old position as teacher in the schools at Salyx, Pa., with a nice increase of salary. Mr. A. J. Bolingor, of Taylor township, and Elmer llortou, of Youngwood, Pi., were in town Monday. Elmer is a fireman on the Pennsylvania railroad, with a run between Pittsburg and Al toona. He has beeu spending his annual summer vacation with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Abner Uorton, at Saltillo, and with oth er relatives and friends. Mr. J. L. Finiff, of Hagerstown, came over last Friday and re mained until Monday when he returned home, taking with him, bis wife and' children, Ernest. Catharine, and Mary, who had been visiting among their rela tives and friends in this county for two weeks. Mr. Finiff,is em ployed in the Crawford automo bile works,- and was formerly with the Pope people. . He has bad thirteen years experience first In the building of bicycles, and more recently iu the con struction of automobiles. Mr. Finiff says that the Crawford people have plans for turning out nearly three times as many ma chines next year as during tlio present ouo.
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