The Sheets Stage Line takes you to Mercersburg for 50 cents. B. b Deshong appreciates the kindly iuterest manifested by his friends tn sending him nucha tine lot of postal cards on his fifty-fourth birthday, which occur red on the 7th inst. 50 cents pays the fare one way between McConnellsburg and iUercersburg. bheets line. stage HIDES. James Sipes & Sont. pay the highest market price for beef hiaes at t'leir butcher shop m McConnellsburg, also highest price paid for calf skins sheepskins and tallow. Next Sunday morning, Hev. Charles 11. I'ittraan will preach in the Presbyterian church at Greenhill, at 10:30, and in the Presbyterian church iu McCon nellsburg in the evening. Mr. Pittman spent nine years in mis sionary 'vork in Persia, and, with his good wile, will return to that country next month lor a contin uation of his labor among those people. Jacob llouser, sf Llouserville, 'is one of the most remarkable old ladies iu Center county. She makes" her homo with her daugh ter and, although in her 91st year, does all the baking for a large family in addition to tending to 1 her own garden and to the flower beds, and to helping with the housework. Her faculties re main alert and she is able to re member clearly recent events, as well as those of years passed by. The wife of a Perry township, Snyder county, farmer has dis covered a good cure for troubles caused by the pesky English sparrow. The birds were de stroying her young lettuce and, after trying other remedies with out avail, she conceived the idea of soaking bread with whiskey and placing it in the lettuce beds. This she did aud the birds de voured the food greedily. They became so drunk that they lay on the ground in a stupor and she killed them bv the hundreds. After July 1 users of tobacco may look for a change in the size of their boxes or bags of tobacco and a rise in the price of their ci gars and cigarettes as the result of the new internal revenue law that will go into effect on that date. The tax on all manufac tured tobacco will be raised 2 cents a pound while the tax on the "smokers" will be boosted from 25 to GO cents per thousand. This advance can only result, re tailers and users of the weed say, in an increase ol the price. 1 Thomas McCallion, of Cessna, Bedford county, is one of the most interesting and honored residents of that place and vicmi ty. lie is a man well advanced in years and has the distinction of being the last survivor of the Mexican war in 1 Jed ford county. The men who marched with Scott or Taylor in the invasion of Mexi co back some sixty years ago would hardly form a corporal's guard in this state, and Mr. Mc Callion happens to be one of them, lie is yet hale and hearty, retains all hia faculties and is one ot the most interesting of men to meet and converse with in that section of the country. lie does not idle away his . hours, but is a man of activity. To Move Ajalnst Toll Roads. A meeting of the Toll Road Commission, which has for its purpose the elimination of all toll .roads in the state of Pennsylva nia, will be held in Philadelphia, on Friday morning, June 21. The immediate purpose of the assem bly is to consider data pertaining to the question gathered during the past year and to frame a re port and draft a bill for presenta tion at the next session of the Legislature. This bill will proba bly provide for the condemnation of every toll road in the state and a proper division of the costs. Notice to Contractors. Scaled bid! will be received by the Ayr Township BcIkmjI Hoard (or a School House at McNaughtooa. All bid to b handud to auy one of the Cumnltl by 13 o'clock M., July jto. .' v giMtclik-attooa can .be awn with any uui of tbe Committee 4 .' ' ;' ," ' , ;'. . " E. W. IlKUKHSUOTj WM. H. NkI.RO.V, 0-H, 2t. CoinmltU. WESTLRN LETTER. Peter Scheldleman Writes from Washing ton. Has Had the Trip of His Lite. Sees Some Nice Country. Mt. Vernon, Wash., June 7, 1010. I left Old Fulton county April 11, 1910. I got to brother John's April 13th. While I was there it snowed and . rained. I had a nice time. John has a nice farm. On Monday noon, the 18th, started for the State of Wash ington. I saw some tine country and saw some that was awfully poor. When I struck Washing ton, I saw some awful mountains and rocks. They were straight up, and, if anything, were leaning over a little. I landed at sister Mary's, Friday night, April 22nd, about 12 o'clock. I never ' had such a long trip in my life. I was glad when I got here. Seattle is a wonderfully big city the big gest I was ever in. Sister Mary didn't know me. I had to tell her who I was. Mon day, the 25th, I started for moth er's; landed there the same day. When I got to mother's, I asked them if I could get dinner, and they said 1 could. They got din ner ready and told me to come in so I had to tell them who I was I couldn't stand it any longer. The next morning, I came over to brother Sam's. He. knew me. He was the only one that did know me. I went to sister Lizzie's tbe next day. I had to tell her who I was too. They all live near each other. I think this country is all right; I like it. I saw some of the biggest trees and stumps stumps that a fellow can't fall over some as big as houses. Sam has got as good a farm as 1 have seen anywhere; and Dan, also, has a good little farm. Sam is pasturing his meadow what he intends to cut for hay pastur ed it till the last of May. i cut thistles in it, and it was knee high then. He says he will make four tons to the acre. It is all the way from $15 to $18 a ton, and oats and potatoes I never saw so many. People have got wagon loads of potatoes going to waste. If you haven't got any, let me know and 1 will snd you some by mail. There is fruit in abun dance cherry trees that have a ton of cherries on them. Prunes are fine. They grow as big as hen eggs. Work is plenty and wages are better here than "in Fulton. I wish I had come about 20 years ago. I never will be sat isfied back there any more. The people are nice and clever out here. P. S. SCHEIDLEMAN. Letter to Sheriff Harris, McConnellsburg, Pa. Dear Sir: Experience teaches some people sometimes; it teach es a few some things; it's a mighty slow school though, that same experience. Lots of people paint Jead-and-oil, paint once in three years, and think themselves wise; they are wastiDg half their money and fuss. Ther're so sure they are wise, they die as they live, paint foolish. Experience teaches them nothing. There's another set, who buy paint by the gallon, and go by tbe price of e. gallon. They think one price is high and another is low; and they pay about middling why don't they pay low 5 They know that milk isn't dear or cheap by the price of a quart; that the milk has something to do with it. They don't buy "cheap" milk; but they buy "cheap paint and pay double. Ex perience toaches them nothing. There's another set. They palnte-1 years ago lead-and-oil; exhausted that. Then tried some thing else; it was better or worse Then Devoe; it cost about half and wore twice as long. That's bow experience teaches some of us. Yours truly 64 F. W. Devoe & Co. P. 3. Hull & Bender, McCon nellsburg; J. A. Uoyd, Mercers burg, and. Norman O. Huber, Cbambersburg, sell our paint Albert T. Eyerly, Ilagerstown, who was bitten by a supposed a; ad dog and who took three weeks treatment at the Pastour Institute, Baltimore, has return ed honxjand believes he is entire ly cured. Dunn? the treatment be gained ix pound ' The treat tnent consisted of 28 injections in the stomach, and cost t-50. TABLE MANNERS. An Important Branch of Knowledge Which Should Be Imparted Early la the Lite of the Child. The first thing a child learns is the road that lies between its lit tie hand and rosy mouth. Yet, despite this early start in a very important branch of knowledge, nine out of ten adult persons eat improperly. The reason of this, in the first instance, is that parents have ne glected to reprove the first signs of clumsiness, thinking it all right if the child only eats the meal set before it. To eat gracefully, which is to say noiselessly and -properly, is one of the first accomplishments demanded by polite society. It is impossible to know the elegant world without it that is, to go on knowing it, for the taoleboor may have crept in once somehow. And, though one may be inclined to forgive the -clumsy, hearty, and really big boy somewhat, there seems no excuse for tha girl whatever her age. As she represents the ornamentll side of the human race, more Is ex pected of her than of the other sex. As a well set table is the begin ning of table education, the girl who finds her home neglected m this respect, should take it upon herself to make the family board more attractive. In tbe land in which we live what constitutes bad manners at table ? Eating noisily, voracious ly.. with the elbow on the table, with the mouth full when speak ing; in the guest dabbing quanti ties of pepper and salt and other condiment8-cpon the food served; in wearing the napkin as a bib in stead of placing it upon the knees; in not knowing the fork for this thing and the knife for that; in buttering the bread in a whole slice instead of breaking it off in morsels and buttering those when ready to eat them; in eating the soup from the tip of the spoan instead of from the side; in the hostess or host apologizing for the simplicity of the meal and ap pointments when they can afford nothing better; in the guest not knowing that it is the height of indelicacy te ask for things not on the table suppose there is no Worcestershire or mustard or olive oil in the house and in their going away without compliment ing the host or hostess upon the meal. Along witb these graver offens es, there are some minor ones, though each, and every "slip" counts in the summing up. For example, the polite world expects you to know that you must eat as paragus with a fork aud not with the fingers; that the spaghetti must be rolled over the fork and carried deftly to the mouth with out a hanging end, and never cut up; that green salad must also be disposed of, somehow, without cutting; that fish is a food for forks and never for knives; that you ought to understand, if you don't already, that if you take a chicken or bird bone la the left hand and nibble it prettily, you would be doing quite a permissi ble thing, whereas to hold the bone in both hands and eat greed ily, is an actual impertinence. To sum up the moral signifi cance of table manners, it must be remembered always that the offer of a meal in a private family is the highest compliment that can be paid. It is incumbent up on the guest, then, to hold all that has passed at this table as holy, whether some defects marked the meal or not. Which is to say, there must be no unflattering dis cussion of the entertainers upon going home, no ungracious word concormng the meal or its man ner of serving. The hostess must be equally exquisite toward the departed guest, letting fall no word that would put her in any belittling or ungraceful light. Definition. Vera (eight years old) What does transatlantic mean, mother? Mother Across the Atlantic; of course; but you mcsn'k bother me. Vera Does "traus" always mean across T ' Mother I suppose it Hoes. Now, if you don't stop bothering me with your questions I shall end you right to bed. ' .Vera (after a few minutes' al ienee) Then does transparent mean a cross parent Ideas, MRS. A. F. LITTLE'S Summer Millinery." Kaster, 1911), has come and gone, and with It winter and spring mil linery. The Good Old Summer Time, is here, with Its. wealth of flowers and fruits, and the discriminating buyer wants her hat trimmed in unison with the season. It was to meet this demand that we made the second trip to the east ern cities, and are now busy unpacking and marking the finest, fresh est, and most up-to-date millinery attractions It ever has been our pleasure to offer. ".lust too lovely for anything" is the' Involuntary expression of every ore who sees them. Maybe you want a large hat. We have them just what you want. Then, our flowers and fruits and ribbons and all that go toward making seasonably trimmed hats. Peaches, apricots, grapes, cherries so natural that they fool the robins. Then, finally and lastly, the price is right. Just about half what you would have to pay If you went to Harrlsburg or Philadelphia; and It would not be a bit better in quality or style either. Just opposite the Postolllce, McConnellsburg. 8 CI II TAM "TV I IMTV r It Ml W ruLi vll wUli 1 I oim McConnellsburg, Pa. 0 Unvarnished Dependable Facts Such points as peculiar sagging pockets, lapels becoming shapeless, buttons drop ping off at unwarranted moments, and seams ripping here and there, are all to tally foreign to the suits you buy of us. The Key-note of This Business Is, as much good making as can be squeezed into a suit made to your order. -:- The Suitings to Suit Are Here in All Grades. -: We have the season's styles, in Straw Hats, Stiff and Dress 'Hats. They come in new every few weeks. Dusters, Khaki Pantaloons, all kinds. Sress Shirts in great variety. Men's Boys' and Children's Suits. Do not forget the place. (ORGANIZED IN 1887.) EIGHTEEN STOCKHOLDERS 3 8 all among the prominent business men of the County. m 5 ine resources or this Hank now ar exceed any neiiod In its ex- J"S existence. 0 We Pay 3 Per Ceut. Interest. 0. v Our customers value and "bank on" our security to depositors, J and our willingness and ability to assist them In every way consist- M ent with sound banking, "v 0.0 5S More Than $;100.000.)0 Security to Depositors. Jf W. II. NELSON. - - - fnslnPr DIRECTORS : J. Nelson Sipes, Chas. R. Spangler, A. U. Nace S 0 Wm. H. Nelson, J. F. Johnston, Walter M. Comerer, A. F. Baker 00M00000000000 0000 0 000000 0000 00,0 U .0,0 000 00 000j0 REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK of McConnellsburg, At the close of business March 29, 19IO. RESOURCES. LonDKund DIhoouiUh SITS.IMSHI) OverdrufU, neuured and unsecured. , KH.MO U. 8. Ilonds to Hecure circulation .... 2S.0G0 CO 1'remlunw on U. 8. Uundi W1.15 Bonds, securities, etc 50.hkm.ki IJnnklUK bouse, furniture, and fixtures 70.00 Due from Stutc, Prlvute IlunkH, and Hankers, Trust Co' and Sav. Hanks 1,M&.ft! Due from upproved reserve ugenu... H4.4H7.M Checks undother cash Items , 1.8S0.42 Notes of otber Nallonul Dunks 740.00 Fractional paper currency, nickels and cents 1J0.98 LAwrui. Monby KB4EKVI in Bank, viz ; Specie Si 8.80? 05 Leval-tender notes 1,310.00 17,942.95 UedemptloD fund with U. 8. Treasurer 5per cent, of circulation) 1,850.00 Total 1318,761 09 LIABILITIES. Capital stock puld In (X.OOO.OO Murplus fund 7.IW0.00 Undivided profits, less expenses and taxes paid 4.094.9S Nutlouul H.ink notes outitandlng 24.rtoO.00 Due to other Nutlonul Hanks 3,693.8-.! Individual deposits subject to aheck. 70,811.91 Demand certlllcutes of deposit 8-6.00 Time cert ttuates of deposit 178.522.74 Certified checks 769 98 Cusbler's cheeks outBtundlnif HQS H total 1813,761.99 The law requires us to make five sworn state ments to the Comptroller of the Currency at Wash ington, D. C, eachyear. The last call was on" March 29th, which statement appears above. The next call will be made soon. WATCH THIS SPACE. Compare this statement with the one to be published soon and Note Our Growth. A. U. NACE & SON. SPRING, 1910 New Millinery :-: Smart Styles :-: Superior Quality. , We offer for the coming season the most superb line of high grade Fashionable Millinery it has ever been our good fortune to offer to our customers and trade. .We have - all the latest New York and Philadelphia styles. ' Our Hats trimmed and untrimmed have a certain1 charm and individuality about them that you only find in a first-class Millinery Store Prices, you will always find right. Thanking you for past favors you are cordially in vited to call, see our goods, get - prices, and be one of our many customers. ANNA B. FREY, McConnellsburg, Pa. BUGGIES: BUGGIES I have 'ugt refilled my sheds with a fine lot ot new Top Buggies, both factory and hand-made; ranging in price from 145 00 up to 175.00 for the best hand-made Mlfflin burg buggy. My t45 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 pa? 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 HUSTONTOWN, F. How To Keep Young. , A well known woman m society held forth the other day on the subject of health, eturnal youth and so on. She gave some prac tical advice and the pith ef it is as follows: "Theecret of youth and health is rest, plain liviug and exercise. Let nothing keep you out of bed after e'pven. Nev er walk less than one mile in the day. Eit no breakfast and at luncheon or dinner choose only plain dishes. Do dot driuk at meals, but always have a glass of Vtry hot water the last thing at night. Above all, never worry." Woman's Life. MARVaOUS DISCOVERIES mark the wonderful progress of the age. Air flights on heavy machines, telegrams without wires, terrible war inventions to kill them, and that wonder of wonders Dr. King's New Dis covery to save life when threat ened by coughs, colds, lagrippo asthma, croup, bronchitis, hem orrhage, bay fever and whooping cough or lung trouble. For all bronchial affections it has no equal; It relieves instantly. Its the surest cure. James M, Black) of Ashevlllo, & C, K K. No. 4, writes it cured him vt an obstin ate cough after all otber remedies tailed. 50o, and $1.00. Atrial bottle, free. Guaranteed by Trout's drug store. -:- J. L JOHNSTON ... Have you thought about your - 19 10 : SPRING SUIT, About the style and shade, DON'T make a selection until you have looked over our FULL LINES Groens, Grey, and Blues are the colors for this year and don't let any one sell you any thing else, Boys' $1.25 to $3.50. Youths'- $3.50 to $10.00. Men's $5.00 to $15.00 Wo can't show you on paper the quality but ask that you give them your own personal Inspection. We have them In stock any size and am sure we can sav you MONKY. J. X '11. Ladies' Linen Jacket Suits, all new styles, plain white or natural Linen color, also in -extra skirts, Khl Kal and white. Our Shirt Waists are all new ones new patterns and new material, 60c, plain white or colored. The 75o. to 91.50 are embroidered fronts . and long sleeved and also in Tailored; the 12.00 to 3 50 are . In China Silk and Net. Summer Lawns, Jacket Suitings, Seersuckers, Percales. Although prices ' have raised, we still can sell ., . them at OLD PRICES. - J. K. JOHNSTON. -: OXFORDS We are showing the prettiest line of Ladles' and Gents' 1910 styles in all the shades of Tan, Ox Blood, Gun Metal, and Patent Leathers, either Pumps or high cut. Don't fall to see the quality of Leath er in the in these goods. , We can recommend them to be 1st Class. We are carrying a full line of Dress and Everyday Shoes that cannot be excelled any where, and the prion is right. ! oJr fu Ask ito see '-our full line of Hats and Caps Carpets and Mattings no advance over last year's prices. BASE BALL GOODS , are now in, Catchers Mitts, Field Gloves and plenty, of Guaranteed Balls (doubled covered). We also can furnish the Material for Uni forms. Base Ball Shoes, 50c, any size and color. Call around and see pur,full stock. Thanking you for past patronage. x J. R. JQHNSTON, McConnellsburGf, Pa.
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