A f w4 mm Altai C VOLUME 11 McCONNELLSBURG, PA., JUNE 2, 1910. NUMBER 3 FOCIIT SUITS FARMERS. Why Turn Down a Man Who Has Been Tried and Not Found Wantinr, AND TAKE A NEW MAN. In answer to a letter written to Hon. Jerome B. Niles by an in terested Union countian regard ing Representative Focht's posi tion on the tax refer m bill, that gentleman said: Dear Sir: Your favor of Sep tember 29 is at hand inquiring if Hon. B. K. Focht was a firm friend of the farmer at the last session. I am glad of an oppor tunity to answer your question in the affirmative. He was re garded, as far as I know, at all times as our friend, and voted as the friends of tax reform did up on all material questions. He was for the bill prepared by your committee from beginning to end. Yours truly, JEROME B. NILES. Representative.Focht has in his possession a personal letter from lion -Leonard Rhone, one of the leading Grangers of the State, and a Democrat, which reads as follows: Hon. B. K. Focht, ' " My Dear Sir: On behalf of the Pennsylvania State College and tens of thousands ol mem bers of the Grange organization in this Commonwealth who were deeply interested in the passage of the Niles bill, my warmest thanks are returnod for your earnest support of the measure. You may rest assured that your services will be greatly remem bered by every patron of hus bandry. Respectfully, LEONARD RHONE, Master Penna. State Grange. That friend of the people, the beloved of all farmers of the State, "Farmer" Taggart, just be f jre he died, wrote to Mr. Focht: 'I desire to say. mN your behalf that 1 know of no one who has been more regular and punctual in his attendance, and more earn est in his support of measures of interest to the farming and work ing classes." - ,s THE PEOPLE'S FIGHTER. During the session of the Leg islature Representative Creasy, of Columbia, and the Democratic leader in the House, wrote a let ter to the Bloomsburg Daily Dem ocrat on June 25, and among other things said: "The "Ways and Means Com mittee had another stormy time and reported the horizontal tax bill with a negative recommen dation,. In the same committee a bill was considered to license oleo. Ex Senator Brown, Pro fessor Hamilton, Representative Focht of Union, Baldwin of Del aware, and Creasy of Columbia, made arguments against the bill. Tbe oleo combination is powerful, but the bill cannot be reported out of the committee, but then tbe changes come very suddenly. When it comes to fighting for the farmer there is no man in tbe House that takes a more deter mined stand than representative Focht, of Union.'1 ' Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Heiges, of York, and their little daughter Dorothy, left York, Pa., about 11 o'clock last Friday night in their automobile, and reached McCon nellsburg about five o'clock Sat urday morning.' They spent the time from Saturday morning no til Monday morning in the home of Aaron Clevenger and wife, when they, accompanied by W. S. Clevenger and his mother, drove over to Johnstown to visit Mrs. Cleveager's sister, Mrs. Ke bocca Deshoug, and returned to McConnellsburg Tuesday even ing. , X David M. Kline and wife, and Isaac B. Layton and wife, of Pleasant Ridge, spent last Sutur day la town and took dinner with V. Wilson P&ck md wlfa. RHOADS KENDALL. Miss Lydla Frances Kendall Became Bride of Mr. John Knox Rhoads at High Noon Yesterday. LAME NUMBER WITNESSED CEREMONY At the hospitable home of Mr. and Mrs. David M. Kendall, one and three-fourths mile south of McConnellsburg, occurred at high noon yesterday, one of the chief local society events of the season. It was at that place and time that more than one hundred twenty-five invited guests assem bled to witness the ceremony that united the hearts and hands, in matrimonial alliance, of Miss Lydia Frances Kendall, and Mr. John Knox Rhoads, a substantial young farmer near Mercersburg. At the appointed hour, the guests were assembled in tbe spacious parlor, which bad been tastefully decorated with ever greens and flowers, and at a sig nal from the piano, at which pre sided Miss Ethel, sister of the bride, who played the wedding march, the bridal Qouple accom panied by Miss Ella, the bride's sister, who acted as maid of hon or, took their place under a beau tiful bridal arch of spruce trim med with flowers. Rev. A; M. Malcolm, of the As sociate Presbyterian church, brother-in-law of the bride, per formed the beautiful and impres sive ceremony that made the hap py couple husband and wife. The bride was gowned in a beau tiful suit of white silk flaxon, and the maid of honor in Paris mus lin, each carrying lovely bouquets After the usual congratulations luncheon was served, and the next hour or more was spent in delightful social intercourse. The bride and groom left about three o'clock, for the railroad, and will spend ten days or two weeks on an extended honeymoon tour. Among the guests from out of the County were W. B. McDow ell and wife, and "Will McDowell and wife, of Lemaster; W. C. Rhoads and wife, David Zook and wife,' Miss Lizzie Rankin, Harvey Rankin and sister Miss Mary, Win. McDowell and wife, Dr. James Bradley and wife, Samuel Bosserman and wife, Hayes Mc Clellan, Mac Bradley and sister Miss Mary, Howard Angle and wife, Miss Mary McDowell, S. H. Johnston and wife, Chas. Smith and wife McClean Rhea and wife all of Mercersburg; Harry Bit ner and wife, Greencastle; Law rence Bradley, Foltz;WillSeibert and wife, Ed Troup and wife, and Samuel Troup and wife all of Maryland; Mrs. Samuel Stu art, of Carlisle, and Mr. Karl de Schweinitz, of Philadelphia. USlNd THE ROAD DRAQ. Union County Supervisors Find the De- vice Effective. ' The board of road supervisors of White Deer township, Union county, have adopted the King split log drag for use on the road in the township, and tbe device has been found to be very effec tive in putting the highways in good condition and keeping them in. excellent shape. Tbe officials have purchased three drags, and these have been in nse in differ ent parts of the township. Sev eral other citizens of the township have private drags which are used after every rain,an U is expected that within the present year the roads in that township will be the best in the county. The expense to the township in the use of the drag, after every rain is a mere trifle, and will not exceed one dollar per mile. Lawisburg Journal. Swfoher Spade. At the Presbyterian manse last Friday morning, May 27th, Kev. John M. Diebl nnittd in marriage John D. Swisher and Miss Mora j Barbara Cj-ade, both of FolUs, Pa. HIRAM WINTER, DEAD. Was County Superintendent of Schools of Fulton County During the Six Years 1866-1872. Born in Whips Cove. DIED IN DECATUR, ILL, LAST WEEK. News of the death of Hiram Winter, a former teacher, and later County Superintendent of schools of this county, will be learned with regret by many of our older people. Mr. Winter was a native of Whips Cove, and has many rela tives living in this county. He was born April 24P 1834, and was, consequently, a little more than 70 years of age. After having taught several years in this county and in Bed ford county, he was elected to the office of County Superintendent of schools of -this county, and three years later was reelected, serving until the first Monday in June, 1872. After the close of his official work in this county, he removed with his family to Hagerstown, Md , whore he taught two years, removing from that town to Blue Mound, 111., about the year, 1874. In Blue Mound, he was closely associated with the educational interests until some eleven years ago, when he went to Decatur, III., where he spent the remainder of his life. After a short illness of pneu monia, he died on Thursday eve ning, May 20th, and was interred in the mausoleum at Greenwood cemetery, his sons and sons-in-law acting as pall beaTers. Forty-seven years of his life were spent in teaching, and in this long period . of time, his as sociation with the younger ele mentwasofthe most delightful and helpful chat acter. He'is survived by his wife, who was Miss Jennie Simons, ofHope well, Bedford county, to whom he was married in 1803. To this union were born six children--four daughters and two sons three of the former being now married, the fourth daughter, Miss Natalie, living at home with her mother. Remsburg. Mary A. Beall, wife of Dr. A. J. Remsburg, died at her home in Warfordsburg, on Thursday, May 20, 1910, aged 56 years, and 12 days. The funeral took place last Saturday, the services being conducted by Rev. Dr. Webster, of Bancock, Md. Mrs. Remsburg was a daugh ter of the late Washington A. Beall, of Liberty town, Md., and she is survived by the lollowing brothers: Mason E., Sand Point, Idaho; Marcellus, Charles H., Dr Ira, and Prof. Wallace all of Libertytown, Md; also, by her husband and the following cbil dren, namely, C. Frank, of Han cock, Md.; Mrs. Edward Golden, Gayley and llarrv near War fordsburg; and Misses Maude and Myrtle at home. The deceased has been a con sistent member of the Warfords burg iPrcsbyterian church for more than) years, and by her retined manner, and kindly dis position had won to herself a large circle of warm friends. Mrs. Remsburg had been 111 for about threo months, and death resulted from a complication of causes. . , Booth. Nora Ruth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jehu Booth, died at their home near Dublin Mills last Sunday, after a week's Illness from diphtheria. In obedience with the State Health laws, the fugeral was private and inter ment was made in tbe old Crom well graveyard on Monday. Lit tle Ruth was born on the first day of August, 1900, and hence was aged 8 years, 9 months, and 28 days. Tbe bereaved parents have the sincere sympathy of their many friends In this hour of deep affliction. It was leas than a week previous that Mr. Booth's mother was buried m tbe same cemetary. SMASH-UP. Horse Bucom'ng Frightened at a Gate, Ran Buggy Into Telephone Pole. Oo X. cupants Escaped Injury. As William L. Cunningham, of Wells Valley, ac3ompanied by Harry Edwards, were returning home from N. II Alloway's funer al, the horse driven by Mr. Cun ningham, usually quiet and gen tie, became frightened at a yard gate at the residonce of Daniel Berkstresser, in Taylor township and proceeded to dash away at a furious pace. Before the driver could bring the horse under con trol, the buggy had been run into a telephone pole. The sudden and violent impact caused the horse and shafts to become de tached from the buggy, aud the horse ran to Zion church, where it was caught,. John Berkstres ser very kindly furnished a set of shafts and assisted the unfortun ate men to proceed cn their journ ey homeward. Harry took the precaution to jump out in time to save himself, and lortunately, Mr. Cunningham, who held on un til the last minute, escaped with out any serious injury. For State Senator VOTK FOI1 Mt :r . 2 : ft; 7 f'- " ? V - v ' J XT , ? AMQ3 W. KNEPFEU, Mr. Knepper, the Local Option Republican opposed to the bosses, is the People's Candidate, tie pledges himself to support the interests of the taxpayers by guarding against excessive tax ation and appropriation of money for schemes which give special privileges to a few individuals and which are useless to the peo ple in general, such as the ap propriation made for Quay's statue and as would be required for the proposed extension of the Capitol Park at Harrisburg which would require millions of the StateJs money. Mr. Knepper is a man who owns himself and 's guided by the welfare of his con stituents not by the word of any one or several men who call themselves "political leaders." His record of two legislative terms proves the high principles which he represents. The peo ple cannot misplace their confi dence by placing it in him and electing him to the Senate. Cast your vote for the Honorable Mr. Knepper at the Primary, Satur day, June 4. Surprise Party. A very delightful surprise party was given last Friday eve ning at the home of Lewis Crouse in honor ot Ins 38th birthday. Those present were: Lewis Crouse, wife and tamilyi C. M. Ray, wife and three children; Mrs. Nettie Truax, Albert Nes bit, wife and two children, Cora and Jeanette; 1 Mrs. W. Unger, Mrs. Wm. Cooper, Conrad Glaz lerand wife, Mrs. Charles Nes bit, Miss Esther Sloan, A. W. Johnston and wife, John McLu cas, Lena Brinkley, Reed Bivens, Nervle and Carrie Mejlott, Hays Richards, Uussel and Kenneth Glazier, Bess and Kate Nesbit, Ethel Soudera, Bernard Truax, Harvey and Clarence Nesbit, Virginia Truax, Thurman Nesbit, Dot Richards, Thelma Glazier, Russel Glenn. Mamie Unger en tertained the company with mu sic. After partaking ol refresh ments all returned borne consid ering the evening well spent and wishing Mr. Crouse many more happy birtijdays. ' Oxk Who Was There. VOTE FOR WILSON. He Is a Hard Headed Business Man And Is Not Owned by The Gang. WHAT TRAVELING MEN SAY OF HI VI. The following letter to the Daily New Era, the only daily pa per published in Huntingdon county, is a strong endorsement of allace Wilson as a candidate for Congress. "To The Editou Daily New Era: "As a Daily reader of your pa per I take this opportunity ot ex pressing my views on the Con gressional situation and take pleasure in saying to your read ers that! have known Mr. Wal lace Vv llson more than twenty years. "My business as a traveling man takes me into every county but one in this district. I have traveled this District for" twenty years and come in contact with prolessioual, business and labor ing men. The sentiment I find is strong for Mr. Wilson. "During the many years I have known him, Mr. Wilson has al ways proven himself a thorough business man, honorable and up-t right. He is not controlled by any party boss or clique or speci al interest. "Mr. Wilson by his efforts re duced the cost of electric light ing in this city from 12 cents to 0 cents per kilowatt, thereby sav ing money to every user of elec tricity. He also through com petitive bidding reduced the cost of street lighting 20.00 per year for all night light as compared with a -former midnight light, thereby saving thousands of dol lars to all tax payers of this City. "Prominent Republicans in all counties of tbe District have said to me that they will not vote for a man for Congress who belongs to the Cannon-Aldrich Special Interest clique and Mr. Fochb'a record shows that he has always voted with thatclique. His friends say "Give him another terra." Why should we voters allow him to misrepresent us any longer? He has held office for many years and what has he done? ' "Mr. Wilson has no political debts to pay. He is not a politi cian. What we want in Congress are hardheaded business men, men who have made success ot their own individual enterprises and not professional politicians. Mr. Wilson is a hard-headed, business man and has made a success of tbe business to which as President of the Company he devotes his time and energies. "Why should we Republicans return Mr. Focht to Congress? To represent the Cannon-Aldrich Special Interest Clique? Let us send a man who will represent all the people. We have the chance to do it by casting our ballot for Wallace Wilson, the People's Candidate. "I hope my many friends throughout this District will give him their united support and as sure them that Wallace Wilson is wholly worthy of their confidence and support. ' "Very truly yours, P. B. Melius was . in town last Friday. About two or three years ago be went up from Lick ing Creek township and bought the old Keepers farm a half mile west of Uustontown, and since that time has built a bouse and a barn, and in other ways greatly improved the place. It took a lot of hard work, but Philip is not afraid of work, and will be amply repaid for his labor in tbe satis faction .in having a comfortable home, and in realizing the increas ed value of his property. He barn ed a nice kiln of lime this spring. Mr. and Mrs. N. 11. Peck, of Belfast township, were in town last Saturday, and took diuner with the family of the latter' brother, Ex. Treasurer George B. Mollott, MEMORIAL DAY. Observed In True Holiday Spirit by The Citizens of McConnellsburg and Vicinity. ELOQUENT ORATION OF REV. WOLF. On Monday afternoon an im mense audience of our citizens gathered in the auditorium of the Public School Building to pay their annual homage to the brave men living . and dead who fought in the great struggle for the preservation ot the Union. The exercises were appropriate and impressive music, recita tions, and speeches constituting the principal features; and the presence of fragrant flowers to be used in marking the graves, proved the popularity of this beautiful and graceful custom. As usual, the greatest inter est centered in the old boys in blue the surviving comrades whose ranks have been so merci lessly thinned by death, illness and age those who have tried to see the long sturdy line of their regiment shrink to a "corporal's guard." Only twelve veterans were present for roll call. But what pages of brilliant history they have helped to furnish. Probably eac' one an actor in, or sole survivor of, some hard fought and bloody battle; or, of some most thrilling incident of the war. If our students of UnitedStates history but knew that one of these old veterans who, in the main, wear their honors so modestly had served with the yellow haired chief, Custer; or, had taken that flying trip with Sheridan, they would more clearly understand that our glorious military record is the result of the bravery of these men having done their full duty though the cost was "The last full measure of devotion." The rendition of several musical numbers by the choral society was a treat especially, the duet by MissGreathead and Mrs. Hull "Tenting To-night on The Old Campground" which never fails to stir the emotions of the veter ans. The band was present and played some patriotic selections. lion. A. W. Knepper, of Somer set, a veteran of the war, was the first speaker. Mr. Knepper was very entertaining in bis reminis cences of the war, and sounded a clear call for loyal citizenship in times of peace. He was followed by Henry Wolf, minister, veter an, farmer, and member of King Post No. 365. Seldom in the his tory of the town has a speech been so timely, so replete with vital, wholesome, stirring stima lous toward right and loyal living Mr. Wolf, though German born, is an American of the finest type; and his optimistic and reverent attitude toward his adopted na tion and its laws, is a most profit able lesson to alL His plea for the common brotherhood of man and equal rights to all irrespec tive of class, color, or condition, was the high light of his oration and a bold plea for the stranger to our Bhores. Tbe long line of beautifully dressed children bearing flowers that attended the decoration cere mony and the different "God's Acres," was the promise and pledge of the future In the contin nance of this beautiful custom borrowed from the Sunny South. Lincoln's Gettysburg Address was well rendered by Frank Thompson. This gem of Ameri can literature should be a part of the mental equipment of every scholar and teacher of the public schools. ABOUT PEOPLE YOU KNOW Card of Thanks. Mrs. Casper Gross and family desires through the medium of the News to thank all the friends and neighbors for their kindness during tbe Illness and death of tbe husband and father, the lato Ctrtr Crest, Snapshots at Their Comings and Goings Here for a Vacation, or Away for a Restful Outing. NAMES OF VISITORS AND VISITED R. Sharpe Patterson, a former McConnellsburg boy, but now one of Newville, Pa's, successful merchants, spent the time from Saturdav until Monday among relatives and friends in this coun ty. Mrs. Ernest R. McClain and little son Ernest Richard aro spending two weeks visiting friends in Lancaster, and her brothers Dr. C. N. Trout, at Red Lion, and Dr. N. C. Trout at Fairfield, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Stuart, of Carlisle, catre to McConnells burg last Saturday. On Monday Mr. Stuart returned home and Mrs. Stuart is remaining a few days. They are guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Naco. After having spent a few clays with friends in Harrisburg and Carlisle. Mrs. Geo. 11. K'notts and children, Harry and Kathryn, of Altoona, aro now spending some time with Mrs. Knotts' parents, John Ott and wife, and with other friends in this place. M. R. Shaffner, Esq., attended' the laying of the corner stone or the J. C. Blair Memorial Hospit al, at Huntingdon, Pa., on Tues day afternoon. The corner stone was laid with great pomp and ceremony by the Masonic fra ternity. Mrs. R. W. McKibbin aud two children, of Fort Meade, S. D., Mrs. Thomas Shepherd, of Con cord, O., and Miss Ella Kendall, of Jefferson Hospital, Philadel phia, came to the home of their parents, D. M. Kendall and wife, to be present at the wedding of their sister "Fannie," which took place yesterday." F. M. Taylor Withdraws. To The Kepuuucan Voters qv Fulton County. ' Dear Sirs: It is with profound regrets that I am compelled to withdraw my candidacy from the contest for the Senatorial nomination, but the best interests of the Re publican party and of the citizens of the district seem to warrant such action. My candidacy was not launched for selfish purposes. I had at heart the bettering of conditions pertaining to roads and schools, which would elevate the standard of both and at the same time re lieve our local people of the ex cessive burden of taxation which should be justly born bv the Stata As Mr. Endslev and mv- self were both striving to attain these ends it is unwise for both ot us to reman in the fight. He has developed the most strength and the better part of wisdom prevails upon me to withdraw. Mr. Eudsley has given me the as surance that he will use his ut most endeavors to bring about such conditions as I was aiming for, and as 1 have assurance that he will be made chairman of the roads committee which will place him in a position to do an im mense amount of good for our poo pie. I withdraw from the con test and will cheerfully support him. Thanking you for your proffered support I am Sincerely yours, Francis M. Taylor. J. W. Eadaley is heartily In fa. vor of abolishing the toll roads and placing the entire burden of maintenance oa the Stata He accomplished a great deal for his home county during his term in the Assembly along those lines. . Mr. Endsley is a farmer and is familiar with the burdens of tax ation the farmer has to bear lor the maintenance of road and school A Fac"? v
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