7 The Sheets Stage Line takes you to Alercersburg for 50 cents. Our old friend Morgan Dcsh ong, was in town last Saturday. 50 cents pays the fare one way between AlcConnellsburg and Mercersburg. Sheets stage line. There will be preaching in the Presbyterian church next Sun day aborning and evening at the usual hours. The revival services in progress at the Asbury M. E. Church at Greenhill, three weeks, closed last Sunday evening with a total of four conversions, HIDES. James Sipes & Som. pay the highest market price for beef titles at I'leir butcher shop in McConnollsburg, also highost price paid for calf skins, sheepskins and tallow. All who feel like spending a half an hour in devotional service Christmas morning are invited to the Presbyterian church at half past nine. The bell will ring. A little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Bedford, at Foltz, was taken to the Chambersburg hospital last week, and on Satur day underwent a successful op eration tor appendicitis. The best pill is DeWitt's Little Early Risers the safe, easy, pleasant and sure little liver pills. DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve is the original. Good for cuts, burns, or bruises, and es pecially for piles. Sold by Trout's drug store. The Sunday School of the Re formed church will give a Christ mas entertainment next Sunday evening at G:30. Everybody is cordially invited to enjoy this en tertainment. The next time one of the chil dren catches cold, give it some thing that will promptly and free ly but gently move the bowels. In that way the cold will at once be driven out of the system. Ken nedy's Laxative Cough Syrup moves the bowels promptly and freely, yet gently, and at the same time heals irritation and stops the cough. It is especially good for children. Sold by Trout's drug store. Thomas Conn, a respected col ored resident of Carlisle, died at the advanced age of one hundred and two years, at noon last Sun day. The cause of death was in firmities of advanced years. Conn was born in slavery, in Sheph erdstown, W. a., and went to Carlisle forty years ago. Stuhg For 15 Years by Indigestion's pangs trying many doctors and 2C0.00 worth of medicine in vain, B. F. Ayscue of lngleside, N. L., at last used Dr. King's New Life Pills, aud writes they wholly cured him. They cui-e Constipation, Billious ness, Sick Headache, Stomach, Liver, Kidney and Bowel trou bles. 25c at Trout's drug store. "V. II. Baker, agent for the Big Cove Lumber Co., will sell at the sawmill in the Corner, in Ayr township, on Friday, December 24, 1909, four good work horses, 2 wagons, doubletrees, single trees, chains, 2 stoves, lot of po tatoes, lot of bedding, and many other things in the line of house hold goods. Sale will begin at 1 o'clock, p. m., and a credit of six months with interest will be given on ail sums of live dollars or more; less than live dollars, cash. KIDDO CALENDAR IN SUNDAY PAPER. The North American Offers Most Attrac tive Supplement to Readers. The North American will issue with its edition for Sunday, De cember 2(5, a most attractive cal endar for 1910, an appropriate supplement for the season. The calendar Is reproduced by the photogravure process, the most artistic known to modern printing. The central figure of the design is "Kaptin Kiddo," the youngster that has been made so popular a feature of . the comic section of Tho North American. This special portrait of the "Kap tin" is by Grace G. Wiederseim, his regular delineator, Ilia New Year's address to the public has been penned for him by Marga ret G. lUys, who' writes his ter rible tales every Sunday. Those who are not North Amer ic n readers, and who want the mot attractive calendar of the Boason, should order Sunday's North American. AN OLD BOOK. David Kncpper Has in His Possession Grandfather Barron's Bible, Print ed in 1789. When tho territory comprising McConnollsburg and vicinity was yet a part of Bedford county, the farm now owned by Judge Peter Morton belonged to John Barron, father of Rev. Dr. Barron, late of Uolhdaysburg, and of James Bar ron, whoso letters in the News a few years ago were read with so much interest. Fifty-six years ago, the farm passed from the ownership of the Barrons to that of Solomon Knep per, father of David and Aaron Knepper, of Taylor township, and the Kneppars lived there uutil IW)5, when they sold it to John Mosser, grandfather of our towns man, Dr. J. W. Mosser. When the Kneppers moved to the farm, they found on the kitch en loft, a bible that had been read and owned by Grandfather Bar ron, and the book is now in the possession of David Knepper, and prized highly on account of its historical associations. The kitch en lott was plastered and ceiled, aud was warm and comfortable in the winter time, and Grandfa ther used it as his reading room, and delighted to spend his leisure hours in studying the Good Book and meditating on its teachings. ALONE IN SAWMILL AT MIDNIGHT unmindful of dampness, drafts, storms or cold, W. J. Atkins worked as Night Watchman, at Banner Springs, Penn. Such exposure gave him a severe cold that settled on his lungs. At last he had to give up work. He tried many remedies but all fail ed till he used Dr. King's New Discovery. '"After using one bottle" he writes, "I went back to work as well as ever. " Severe Colds, stubborn Coughs, inflam ed throats and sore lungs, Hem orrhages, Croup and Whooping Cough get Quick relief and prompt cure from this glorious medicine. 50c and 1.00. Trial bottle free, guaranteed byTrout's drug store. NEW GRENADA. Christmas will soon be herp, and in distribution of gifts, it is well to remember the poor, as "ye have them with you always," and we read in the Good Book, "The Lord loveth a cheerful giv er." Alma McClain, who has been at Huntingdon for sometime, came home on Friday. Grandma Gaster had a light stroke last week, leaving her in a weakened condition and affecting her speech. Mrs. John W. Thomas is im proving from, her recent illness. Mrs. Margaret Bolinger, of Dublin Mills, is spending the win ter months with her daughter, Mrs. Samuel Stains. Commissioners Sharp, Cromer and Keefer, with their genial, pleasant clerk, B. F. Henry, stop ped over night in town, after the appeal in Wells. The entire bunch is a good set of fellows the kind that does one good to mingle with. Geo. Gress, of Dane, visited I Iarry Caster's on Saturday. Jos. A. Cunningham, of Engle vale, Kansas, and E. W. Neal, of Orbisonia, dropped in on the Cun ningham's on Saturday. The Bethel Sunday school is practicing, for their Christmas entertainment, which will beheld in Bethel, Friday evening. Looking Ones Best. It's a woman's delight to look her best but pimples, skin erup tions, sores and boils rob hie of joy. Listen! Bucklen's Arnica Salve cures them; makes the skin soft and velvety. It glorifies the face. Cures limples, Sore Eyes, Cold, Sores, Cracked Lips, Chap ped Hands. Try it. Infallible for Piles. 25c at Trout's drug store. . Walter Lynch, who has been spending the past summer in 1 11 i nois, is visiting Ins parents, F. P. Lynch and wife. Notice of Annual Meeting. A meeting of the Shareholders ot The First National Bank of McConnollsburg will be held at its Banking House on Tuesday, January 11th, 1910 between the hours of 12 o'clock m. and 2 o' clock p. m. for the election of Directors, for the ensuing year. Merrill W. Nace, I Cashier. J. K. Johnston can furnish you with The prettiest line of Xnias Presents Thes-e are all useful and will make very accepta ble gifts. Look these over before you buy. gglglr wY .;.? I(Xi;in rrvi ir S-mi iOUG).I.IMSlA Uj a Useful articles for Men and Hoys. Neckties These are all regu lar 50c. Ties wo are selling at 2."c. Belts and Suspenders. Plain and fancy Hose. All kinds of Clothing', Suits, and Overcoats and Kain Coats, Collars and Cuffs. Dress and Every Day Shirts J'.tc. to $1.00. Hats and Caps a very pret. ty Fur Cap. Rifles and Revolvers. Handkerchiefs Silk and Cot ton. Underwear Wool and Cot ton. Legglns, and Hunting Cloth ing. Purses and Pocket Books. Shoes Work and Dress" Coat Sweaters, Phoenix Mulllers. Gloves Fur, Kid or every day. Ladies' and Misses' Silk Scarfs Knit and Suesino, and Wool Knit. Cloaks and Wraps. Fur Scarfs and Muffs. Shirt Waists Patterns in Silk or any other kind of goods. . Cloves tu Wool, Cotton, Kid and Driving'. Shoes and Hosiery. Ladies' and Children's Leg gins. Petticoats. Shams and Scarfs. Stampod Linens, Pillow Tops and ConU to match. Ladies' Coat Sweaters. Tailor Made Suits. Umbrellas. Dress Goods. Handkerch iefs. Hand Bags. Ribbons and Mufflers. Writing Paper. Miscellaneous Articles. Top Robes. y Suit Cases and Trunks. Comforts and Blankets. Over Shoos. These and Many Others. Call and see them. Yours, J. K. JOHNSTON. It is told of a certain country minister, that in preaching his farewell sermon to his congrega tion, he spoke in the following pa thetic manner: "Brothers and sisters, I come to say goodbye. I don't think God loves this church because none of you ever died. 1 don't think you love each other, because I never marry any of you. I don't think yon love me, because you have nqt paid my salary. Your donations are mouldy truit and wormy apples, and "by their fruits ye shall know them.' Brothers, 1 am go ing to a better place. I have been called to be chaplain of a poniten tiary. Where I go you cannot, but 1 go to prepare a place for you, and may the Lord have mer cy on your souls. Goodbye. Coming Back Again Letter from Santa. North Pole, U, S. A., December 16, 1909. MY DEAR CHILDREN: ' - ' I am coming back to Fulton County again this year, will be at my old stand at D. H, PATTERSON & SON'S, WEBSTER MILLS, and will bring with me a Christmas Tree that will revolve and play music all day long. I will, also, have a fine lot of Drums, Sleds, Dolls, Railroad Trains, Fire Engines, Tops, Animals, Banks, Etc., and all kinds of Candy and Popcorn; besides, things for the Children, I will have presents for Mamma and Papa tooFancy China and Glassware, Fascinators, Toques, Fancy Handkerchiefs for Men and Women and many other useful articles; also, Figs, Dates, Oranges, Lemons and Nuts of all kinds. In addition to the music from my Tree, I am going to have my Graphophone going everyday. So as to be sure to get them on time, I will leave by Cook's Route on the 18th and will arrive on the 20th. All be sure to come and bring your Papas and Mammas with you. Good-bye until the 20th will see you all then. Yours most sincerely, SANTA GLAUS. The Irwin Store. Our, bright, clean, fresh stock of - - Beautiful Christmas Presents is ready for your inspection. Look through our Holiday Stock, ' and you will be pleased with the Low IRrices and the varied stock we can show you. Don't fail to see our very special attraction in Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, Cut Glass, Silverware, Decorated China, Fancy Lamps, Framed Pictures, Dressing , Cases, Traveling Cases, Necktie Boxes. Post cards, post card holders and albums! books at 10 and !5cts and a nice assortment of late books. Dolls, toys, games, and small wares. Our stock of groceries, candies, fruits, nuts, &c, is of the best. We sell the white and Golden Star Sewing Machines. We Invite you to come to THE IRWIN STORE. YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO CALL AND SEE MY STOCK OF BEAUTIFUL NEW HOLIDAY GOODS. I have got just what you want and will save You are going to give some ' one a Christmas Present. Watches, watch chains, fob chains, necklaces, rings, lockets, charms, silverware, clocks, brooches, sleeve buttons, scurf pins, toilet sets, etc. Prices lowest during holidays, GRANT MELLOTT, Needmore, Pa. you money on all of your .mrchasps. i I, i Fill TON rnilNTY RANK ?? FULTON COUNTY NEWS is tho people's paper. $1.00 a Tear in Advance. 1 FULTON COUNTY BANK McConnellsburg, Ftau (ORGANIZED IN 1887.) EIGHTEEN STOCKHOLDERS all among the prominent business men of the County, 'a SV11 itti.fnmana valna an1 (hnn1r fin" nil 1 1 t ! t ,A .1 .. !. . J w. V . - u VH v. ' L J ,U UUfJWBIMirB, fU ah and our willingness and ability to assist them In every way consist- V ent with sound banking. r T VI. 0 The resources of this Bauk now ar exceed any period in Its r. existence. ' Wc Pay 3 Per Cent. Interest. More Than $300,000.00 Security to Depositors. 5J W. II. NELSON, - - - Cashier. DIRECTORS : J. Nelson Sipes, Chas. It. Spangler, A. U. Nace Wb, II. Nelson, J. F. Johnston, Walter M. Comorer, A. F. Baker MRS. A. F. LITTLE'S -:-BIG UNDERSELLING STORE -:- SEE OUR BIG OPENING OF FALL AND WINTER GOODS. Our millinery line Is beyond comparison or competition. Style and beauty reign supreme. Prices lower than the lowest. Hats of all the latest styles, Bhapes, and shades in trimmed, un trlmmed, and ready-to-wear; fancy feathers, plumes, ribbons, silks, and velvets. In fact, you will find In our stock everything necessary to make a pretty hat. Our line of notions Is complete belts, ouckles, combs, collars, fancy pins, children's toques, ba by caps, laces, veiling, fancy shirt waists, patterns, and petti coatsall at the lowest prices. Come and examine our goods. We will be pleased to see you. Store opposite P. O. BUGGIESBUGGIES I have 'ust refilled my sheds with a fine lot of new Top Buggies, both factory and hand-made; ranging In price from $45 00 up to 175.00 for the best hand-made Mifllin burg buggy. My $45 buggy Is a good, strong, substan tial one that I will guarantee to give good satisfaction. I will sell on time to suit customers. It will pay you to examine my stock before you buy elsewhere. Thanking the public for past patronage and soliciting a continuance of their favors I am, Very truly yours, W . R . E V A N S HUSTO INTO WIN, FV. CK00X00X00XXXXX)X0000 Character It might be well to remember and always keep in mind that a well kept Bank Book will serve as a certificate of character for the young man or woman who Is seeking a situ ation. , " -" Secure one of our Savings Pass Books to which we will add 3 Per cent Compound Interest. The First National Bank OF McCONNELLSBURG. oooooo Operates Under the Strict Banking Laws of the United States Government. oooooo-oooooo THOS. B. STEVENS & SON oooooooo FURNITURE DEALERS McCONNELLSBURG, PA. Yes; same old name and same old place, but we have a NEW AND UP-TO-DATE STOCK OF FURNITURE for you to select from this fall. Don't fail to come and see our Stock and get our . prices before you buy elsewhere. We are also prepared to do ALL KINDS OF , ! PICTURE FRAMING 1 ; : : r7 T: and at remarkable prices. We have in j stock an assortment of" Sheet Pictures-" ready for framing. Come and select one , . and havo it framed for A, XMAS PRESENT it would be just the tihng. ' Yes; Same old ' Name, and Same old Place. j THOS. B. STEVENS & SON, ' 1 McConnellsburg, Pa,
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