V. INTERESTING PARAGRAPHS 01 I cfl and General Interest, Gathered at Home or Clipped Inn oar , Exi:htfigea. CONDENSED FOR HURRIED READERS 0. M. Brant arjd son Edwin, spent a few hours in town yes tor day. Miss Elizabeth Ilenry, of Hunt ingdon, is spending the holidays wilh relatives here. Clarence Hoover, of Dane, spent Tuesday with friends at West Dublin. Fare on-j way between Mer cersburg and McConnellsfcurg 50 cents. Sheets Stage Line. B. P. Simpson and son Samuel L , of Dickeys Mountain, were among the visitors at the County Seat yesterday. Mrs. Albert King and children who had been staying in Altoona during the past two months, have returned to their farm in Taylor township. Rev. S. B. Houston and son Erskine, of Eau Claire, Pa., are spendinK this week among their many friends in the Cove. The wedding of Miss "Nell" Johnston bad something to do with Mr. Houston's visit an this time for he performed the ceremony. Reed M. Simpson, who has been conducting a general store at Dickeys Mountain, has sold out to John Hess,' who recently took possession, and Reed has gone to Hancock, where he is en gaged in the grocery and confec tionery business. Harry Aller, who spent the past summer working on a farm pear Leona, Kansas, is at home for the winter. Harry says that farm hands out there get from 25 to 80 dollars a month, and do not have to work as hard as they would on a farm in the eastern states. Joseph B. Chambers, formerly of the Cove, in renewing his sub scription to the Fulton County News, writes that out at South "Wayne, Wisconsin, where he lives, the thermometer register ed 14 degrees below zero, last Saturday morning. The symptoms of kidney trou ble are urinary disorders, weak . back and backache, rheumatism and rheumatic pains and twing es, pnins in the groin, etc. There is nothing as good for kidney and bladder trouble as DeWitt's Kid ney and Bladder Pills. You may depend upon them to give entire satisfaction. They are antisep tic, act promptly and soothe pain. Sold by Trout's drug store. While in town on business last week, Jacob Cutchall, of Water fall, found time to come in and have a little chat with the Editor. Mr. Cutchall informs us that his sen John, who feraduated from the Shippensburg Normal last spring, is now principal of the schools at Macungie, Pa., at a salary of seventy dollars a month and a nine months' term. Mrs. Joseph Stoeckel, wife of a V llmington brewer, went over an emkankment in her automo bile near Cnester and both she and the chauffeur landed in a pool of water. They escaped injury although they were drenched to tne sk'n. The machine Btruck rut and the driver lost control of it. Miss Cathannci Woods, daugh ter Of Judge J. M. Woods ftf Law. lstown, Pa., has tailed for Hunan, mi Kuina, unaer commission as a Missionary from tne PraHhvtAri. an Board. A multitude of friend i wm wish Miss Woods a safe voy age, and the greatest auccana m the gracious work to which she uaa devoted Her lifa Dwelling House of Austin Stevens, Near the U. B. Church, Destroyed. Also, Shanty at Will Deavor'a Saw mill Burned. On Friday afternoon, th 10th inst., the dwelling house of Aus tin Stevens, near the United Brethren Church, in Wells Val ley, was destroyed by fire, to gether with most of its contents. Tbe afternoon was wmdy, water was scarce, everything dry as punk, so that when the fire was discovered, it was already beyond control. A few things on the first floor were gotten out by Harry Foster, who fortunately happened to be passing along the road at the time. The family were left with very little on their persons to start out on a cold, stormy, win try day. All the clothing saved, was what the members of the family were wearing at the time the lire was discovered. They are now at the home of J. Cal Foster. Mr. Stevens has some insurance; but even tbis does not compensate for the inconvenl ence of being turned outof ahome in midwinter. Later on, tbe shanty at the Will Denisar sawmill, near Thomas Ramsey's, caught tire and was destroyed, together with its con tents, aud it was with much diffi culty that the mill and a large lot of lumber were saved. "Hard Sbower." The long continued dry "spell was to some degree broken on Tuesday the seventh instant, by a neavy sbower at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Hess in Bel- last township. It was a sbower that did not spoil any umbrellas, nor give any one damp feet it was a shower of ninoty four-beautiful post cards sent by relatives, friends, and schoolmates to their httle son Blair S. Hess, in honor oi nis seventh birth day. Blair xeeia very grateful to his friends, nuv were wus so thoughtful ; FIRES IN WELLS VALLEY. Surprise Party. Last Sunday morning, while D. D. DeShong was reading the morning paper not thinking about it being his sixty-fifth birthday, be was verv much sur prised to see several buggies driving up It then dawned upon him that there was a surprise on hands; and, sure enough, a very enjoyable surprise it was. At 12 o'clock, the dining room doors were thrown open, and everybody was invited in to the table which was laden with all the good things any person might wish to eat. Mr. DeShong received many very useful presents. About 3 o'clock the people began to depart for their homes, wishing Mr. De Shong many more birthdays. Those present were D. D. De Shong and wife, Mary E. Mellott Abram DeShong and wife, Jor dan DeShong and wife, George DeShong and wife, Mrs. John Ilollenshead, Mrs. James Fagley, U. S. DeShong and wife, John G. Ewing and wife, Mrs. Elmer Im ler, Geo. W. Sipes and wile, Scott Mellott, James Mellott, Sadie Truaz, Blanche, Eva, Dessie, Ol ive, Gladys, Nora, Ethel, Mabel, Mattie, and Ada DeShong; Geo. Judson, and Harrison DeShong; Arthur and Herbert Ewing, John Hocken berry, Blanche Fagley, Thomas Hollenshead, and Glen and Vera Si pes. One Who Was There. Do You Feel Like This? Does your head ache or simply feel heavy and uncomfortable? Does your back ache ? Does your side ache ? Do you feel fagged out ? The tonic laxative herb tea known as Lane's Family Medi cine will clear your head, remove tbe pain in side or back and re store your strength. Nothing else is so good for the stomach and bowels. At druggists' and dealers', 25c. t Local Institute. Tbe fourth local institute of Tod township was bell at Mc- Govern's school, last Friday eve Tbe meeting was called to or der by the teacher, after' which the chairman, A. D. Peightel, presided. . , The following topics were ably discussed. 1. Reviews; value ol and how conducted? 2. Reading; bow taught to obtain best re sults? The teachers present were: Mary Ott, Nell Barmont, Blanche Brant, A. D. Peightel, Prof. Emery Thomas, Russel Mock, D. C Cbesnut, John Wood cock, Blanche O. Peck, and Supt B. C. Lamberson. ' The questions wet e interspers ed by some literary work by the school. Excellent order and at tent ion were given. TL? meeting adjourned to meet at Summers' school, Friday evening, January 17, 1910, to which all friends cf education are Invited.- Blanche 0. Peck, Sea liMlil .eat Without Smoke , No matter how sensitive your olfactory nerves may be, or under what working conditions you en counter the PERFECTION Oil Heater H (Equipped with 8mokelesa Device) you'll not detect the slightest cdor of smoke. The Perfection Oil Heater neither smokes nor diffuses odor. The newy AutOi - 1c Smokeless Device positively prevents both. Repeated teiti during iti incipiency c-1 develop ment, innumerable trials after it had been pronounced perfect by i 'nventor, demonstrated its utility and sure effectiveness. The wick cannot be turned up beyond the point of its greatc .Tective ness. It locks automatically and thus secures the greatest heat-y' . i flame without a sign of smoke or smell. Removed in an instant for c' ..trg. Solid brass font holds 4 quarts of oil sufficient to give out ' 'ing heat for 9 hours solid brass wick carriers damper top cool hand. v 'ndicator. Heater beautifully finished in nickel or Japan in a variety t,. ,.iw. Ertry Dulw Everywhtrt. Tf Not At Youri, Write lor Dcriptiv Circular to the Ncareit Agency oi the THE ATLANTIC REFINING COMPANY (Incorporated) M. R. SHAFFNER, Attorney at Law, Office on Square, McConnellsburg, Pa. All legal bus.neM and oolleotione entrusted will eoelva oareful and prompt attention. ROY C. CROMWELL & BRO. PROPR1ETOHS OP STAGE LINE -11KTWEEN- AT HOLLINSHEAD'S Harrisonville, Pa. Note These Prices. M'Connellsburg & Mercersbnrg Good Teams. Careful Drivers. Leove McConnellsbure. dally except Sunday, at 6:0 a m., 7:30 a. m., and 12:15 p. m.. and arrive at Mercersburfl at 7::i0 a. m., 10:00 a. m. and 2:45 p. tn. Leave Mercersburcr. daily except Sunday, on receipt of mall from trains due at 7:5i a. m.; 10:38 a m. and 6:60 p. m. and arrive In McConnellaburg In three hours. Carries Mall and Express Fare For Passenger, 50 Cts. Olllce and residence on Market St.. east of the Court House, where there is always a good warm room for wait ing passengers. Have your Express sent In care of Roy C. Cromwell & Bro. Geo. W. Reisner k Co, Sn bacriba for the 'Ne ws, ' only tl.00 yetr. Tin water pails 15 to 50c Cedar tubs $1.00 Galvanized pails 16c Cedar buckets 16c Galvanized Tubs 45c 4-gal. churns $2 25 Butter bowls 50c Ladles 10c Enameled dish pans 25c Tin dish pans 10 and 15c Tin basins 5 and 7c Enameled basins 10c Fire shovels 5c Milk strainers 10 and 35c Tin cups 3 for 5c Brushes 10c Clothing " tVe have a good line oJ r i Boys' Oyer alls, Work. Cord Pants, Cord Coats." Men 's Underwear 75 to 85 c, suit Ladies' Underwear 5 O to 90c. suit Misses' Union Suits 25c up. Men 's Plush Caps 4 Oc. Boys' Plush Caps 30c. Boys' Cloth Caps 1 Oc. Hardware Hand Saws 40 cts. Simond Cross-cut Saws 5 1-2 ft $3. SO Narrow Cross-cut Saws 51-2 ft SI. OO Butcher Knives lOc. Horse-shoe Nails 12 and 18c. ' Lanterns 50 75, 90c. and$l. OO 15 and20c 50c $1.00 28c 70c to $2. 5 O Horse Shoes all Sizes, also the Never Slips. Oil Cloth 15 cts per yard. Wagon-tire. Buggy-tire, Rims, Spokes, Etc. jK-4 ! i 4 WW Cow Chains Leather Halters Horse Collars Horse Pads Horse Blankets Our line of Ball Band and Straight line Rubbers and Overshoes, We think they are the best made, Also our Whole Stock Shoes cannot be beat. Chil-.- dren's $1.50, Misses' $1, 75, Ladies 2,00, Boys' 2.00, and 2.25, Men's 2.25 and 2.50. We also have Shoes from 1.25 up both Men's and Women's. Come and see them.' , ' M. H. HOLLINSHEAD. IV. M. COMER ER, agent for IHh GEISER MANUFAC TURING COMPANY, BURNT CABINS. FA. . for the sale of Traction and Portable Engines, Gaso line, Separators, Go rerllullers. Saw mills, &c. Engines on hand all the Urn; Cwh CMt fretMU rMMMte DR. A. K. DAVIS, Hu8tontown, Pa. DENTAL WORK IN ALL ITS BRANCHES. Gold Crown and Bridge Work Specialty. Teeth extracted positively without pain. All Work Guaranteed. Will be In office from Thursday ev ec'ng until Monday morning of each week. FOR SALE AT A BARGAIN. Clcdcl Bysrsspsla Curo C!jt what you sat 900 Acres Fine Land in Buck Valley, Fulton Coun ty, Pa., Belonging to Estate of J. T. Richards, deceased. 222 acres of this is cleared and under state of cultivation. Three houses, two bank barns, and other necessary buildings. WiH be sold either as a whole or in subdivisions. Will make four nice farms for general cultivation, chicken or stock ranches, or orchards; soil well adapted to peaches, chestnuts and other fruits. Deer, tur key, pheasants, etc,, abound in the forests and it would be well suited for a hunting and fishing club. For price, terms, etc., ad dress, T. D. RICHARDS, Attorney-in-Fact for Heirs, Germantown, Md. We sold during Insti tute a large number of Ladies' Coats and have a few left that we will close out at prime cost; if you want a very good coat at a very attractive price this is your chance. We have left a few elegant Ladies' Tailored Suits at astonishingly low prices when quality and style are considered. During the last ten or fifteen days we have sold quite a lot of Men's Overcoats- We still have a nice bunch at Rock-Bottom Prices. A large line of Warm Foot wear for Men and Boys all the very best makes at the old prices. We can save you lots of money on quite a line of Domestic stuffs. Let Us Show You. G. W. Reisner & Co Fca.clet Store Prices for November, and Part of December. Well, we told you in our last ad, what nice Underwear we had for the whole family, aud from the amount we have sold, a great number of people have taken notice. We have never had such goods for the money; and never, up to this time sold so much. We still have Children's separate shirts and draw ers at 10c to 30c.: Boy's heavy fleece-lined, 24c. each. Men's 35c. ones thut welch 15 ounces, and the heaviest that you can buy that is 18 ounces at 43c., or 85c suit. This saves you 15c. suit. Don't forget that we have the best 23c. Ladles' vest we ever had also one at 48c. WE CARRY A FULL LINE OF SHOES and the bestthat can be bought. In Men's dress shoes. We can sell you a Good Shoe that will give service at $1.65, $1.98, $2.00, $2.50, $2.95, $3.50, $4.00. IN LADIES' SHOES. We have a nice line at $1.00, $1.25, $1.48, $1.60, $1.75, $2.00, $2.50, $3.00 and $3.50. We have the best Ladies' Comon Sense plain toe made at $1.48. See our Boy's Shoes $1.25, $1.48 $1.60 and $2.00. Child's Shoes 10, 20, 25, 50 and 75c. Remember we jiave Rubbers at last year's Prices. The Best Lantern on Earth for 45, 65, 75, 89c. and 11.00. Shetland floss yarn 80. , Bed Blankets 60, 70, 75, 85o., 11.25 and 13.75. Heavy Cotton Flannel Gloves 8 and Do., Leather Cloves 23, 25, 30, 48 and 90o. Men's Sweater Coats 48, 05 to 11.95. Misses Leggens, button 35e. Child's Button Legem 25o. Ladles' Button Legens 45o. The nicest as sortment of box paper at 5, 10, 13 and 15c. 25 good envelopes 4o per tab let, 5, 8 and 10c. Mouse traps 3 for 5o. 7 for 10c. Pad locks 10, 13, 20 and 30c. Wardrobe hooks 6c. dozen. Hold fast shoe nails 3o. pack. HOSIERY. We have a fine line of these goods and sizes and kinds to suit most any one. In Misses, we have bought 108 dozen of the Bear brand; and as longas they last we will sell them 2pair for 25c; but, If we have to buy again, they will sell for more money. The best Ladies' fleeced-lined you ever did see, at 13 and I8c, Ladies' wool at 20c, Men's wool 24c. 21-quart Bread Raisers at 75c. .' ... 50 Pound Lard Cans 30 and 38c. We have a nice line of Handkerchiefs, Neck-ties, ,, Bibles, Graniteware, Gloves, Suspenders, and most anything that is useful for Xmas Gifts. Thanks for the nice increase in business over any former year and soliciting a continuance. We are, HULL & BENDER. ROUGH AND ADY FOR BOYS AND GIRLS tuauMCTuan n Paramount Knitting Co. CHICAtO auius o FAMOUS UTAH BRAND HOSIERY
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