Wlft tm VOLUME 11 McCONNELLSBURG, PA., SEPTEMBER 8, 1910. NUMBER 48 RECORD OF DEATHS. .Persons Well Known to Many of Our Readers, Who Have Answered Final Summons. ALL SEASONS ARE THINE, 0 DEATH. McCoumick. Mrs. Laura McCormiclr, died at her home in Montrose, Colo.,' Friday evening, August 26, 1910, aged 39 years, 9 months, and 15 days. The funeral took place on the Monday following her death, and interment was made in Grandview cemetery at that city. Mrs. McCormick was a daugh ter of John J. Gordon, ol Ayr township, and grew to woman hood in this county, attending a common school in her neighbor hood, and later, at the summer normal schools in McConnells burg, she prepared herself for teaching, and taught successful ly several terms. She afterward secured employment in theParks' seed establishment, and later be came the wife of a Mr. McCorm ick, a well to dd farmer in Path Valley. About six years ago, the husband died leaving her with a family of six children. About this time she found that she was a victim of that much to be dread ed disease, tuberculosis. On ad vice of her local physician, she went to the White Pine sanitari um at Mont Alto; but the worry incident to being separated from her children led the physicians at the Sanitarium to advise that she return to Path Valley, dispose of her property, take her family, and go to Colorado that the cli mate there would do her more good than medicine, here. This, she did, some four or five years ago, and was greatly benefited for a time; but being of a natur ally trail constitution, she did not possess the vitality necessary to hold oat to a perfect cure. She is suruived by her six chil dren, namely, Ethel, Prank, Fred, Marguerite Glenn, and Lucy, the eldest of whom is fifteen years of age. A newspaper published in Montrose, says: "The deceased was a very lova ble character and. her entire life since the death of her husband has been devoted to the mainten ance of her children. She has al ways endeavored to train them in the right path and has met all dificulties with a Christian forti tude that others could well emu late. Even when the dreaded disease had fastened its clutches upon her and she felt her strength ebbing from her, her patience and fortitude was wonderful" Stoner. Major John Stoner, one of the best known citizen of Chambers burg, and the oldest member of HousumPost, No. 309 A. A.R. died at his home on South Second street, at 12:20 o'clock Wednes- morning, after an extended ill cess due to the infirmities of age, John Stoner was born in Mc- Connellsburg, August 23, 1825, and on Tuesday of last week cole bratel his 85th birthday. In 1843 he went to Chambersburg "here he lsarned the trade ol cabinet makme with James Cooper, and had resided there ever since. In 1847 he was mar ried to Matilda K. Fahnestock. lo 1801 he enlisted in the three months service under Captain John Doebler and at the expira tiou of his first enlistment he re sisted in Co. B, 77th, Regiment Qd was appointed chief musician the regiment In 1805 all of the regiments were discharged with the exce tioo of the 77th, and at that time too members of his regiment were down in the Dismal swamps ot Texas and were not discharged mtil 1800. lie was with Colonel B. llousum at tha battle of Stone River, when that gallant offlcer was mortilly wounded and ue with his 'musicians bore the Colonel away, fle was with bis 'egiment la twenty-one battles W which the engagements ere fierce In one engagement the regiment went into action with 18 officers and 215 men and came out with but Bix officers and less than fifty men. He was a member of the old Chambersburg band, organized in 1851 and later joined the Hat- nick band organized in 1855. Major Stoner up until the time of his death delighted to tell of the days when the old Conestoga wagons traveled the pike and to recount his many thrilling adven tures in the days of 01-05. Ho was a charter membor of Housum Post, No. 309, G. A. R. and is believed to have been the oldest mem 6er in that organiza tion. He took a great pride in the home of the old soldiers, in Queen street and much of the artistic work in the yard was done by his hand. He was a man held in the high est esteem by all who knew him and his death will be deeply re gretted. ' He is survived by two children, B. F. Stoner, for many years foreman in the painting depart ment of the Sierer furniture fac tory, and Mrs. Mary E. Shaffer, of South Second street, with whom he made his home. One sister Mrs. Annie Benford of McCouDellsburg, and three broth era. William and Albert Stoier, of McConnellsbUrg and Merrick Stoner, of Bedford, also survive him, He has also eighteen grand children and seventeen great grand children. Funeral on Saturday at 2 p. m., with interment in Cedar Grove cemetery. Younkeu. The subject of this notice, Ad am Edward Younker, more fa miliarly known as Colonel Younk er, was born March 30, 1840, and died August 30, 1910, aged 64 years and 5 months, lie was a son of the late Adam and Polly Younker. lie had been in poor health for several years, suffer ing from a complication ot dis eases.' He was married to a Miss Suf focool, near Sylvan, Franklin county, who preceded him to the better world several years. To this union were born six children all of whom are living, namely, Reason, Willis (with whom he re sided), Mary, wife of Wm. Stone; Julia, wife of Anson Weller; Nan- ny, wife of Edward Shives,' and Lillian, wife of James Younker. He was burled at Rehoboth last Thursday; funeral services con ducted by Rev, Gates, of Han cock. HORTON. Miss Mildred Horton died at her home in Beaverdale, Cambria county, on Saturday the 3rd inst., and her remains were brought to New Grenada on Monday and interred in the cemetery at Bethel church. Miss Horton was aged about 24 years and was a daughter of David and Alice "(Witter) Horton, who several years ago, resided at New Gre nada. Mrs. Horton was a native of Taylor township, while David was Irom Broadtop City. Millie as she was familiarly known around New Grenada, attended school at '-No 4" and Sunday school at Bethel only a few years ago. , Now, her remains lie in the cemetery at that place be side those of her father and two other children of the family. WrriiEROW.V Mrs. William Witherow, wife of Squire W. 11. Witherow. of Metal, Franklin county, died at her home in that place, oh Tues day of last week, from the effects of a stroke of . paralysis. Mrs Witherow was a daughter of the late William Noonan and was born in Path valley 01 years ago, where Bhe resided all her life. CAMPBELL LODGE. Miss Jennie M. Lodge, ol Emmavillc, Be comes Pride ol Dr. Robert B. Camp bell, ot New Grenada. PRETTY WEDDINQ AT BRIDE'S HOME. One of the most happy social events of the season took place last Thursday at the home o! Mrs. Elmira Lodge, near Emma- ville in Brush Creek Vulley, this county, when her daughter, Miss Jeunio M. Lodge became the bride of Dr.RobertB. Campbell, a prominent physician residing al New Grenada this county. The ceremony that made the happy couple husband and wife was performed by the bride's pastor, Rev. C. F. Weise, of the M. E. Church, Breezewood, Pa., in the presence of almost a hun dred invited guests. The decora tions of the parlors, the color scheme of which was white, were beautiful. The wedding march was rendered by Miss Mary Campbell, of Mount Union, in a most pleasing manner. The bride gowned in Cream Lansdowne, carrying a large bouquet of car nations, looked very pretty as she stood by the side of the hand some Doctor, with Dr. A. H. Evans, of Saxton as best man, Miss Grace Lodge, sister of the bride as maid of honor, and little Mildred Dixson as ring girl a picture was completed that will long be remembered by the guests for its attractiveness After the beautiful and impres sive ring ceremony had been read by the pastor, the silence was broken by the felicitous congra tulations of those present, after which delightful refreshments were served, and the bride. and groomeft in an automobile for the railroad station at Everett, where they boarded a train and' left for a honeymoon trip that will include Washington, Mount Vernon, Atlantic City, Niagara Falls, and other places of inter est, and after their return will enter upon the pleasures of housekeeping at New Grenada. Among those present from a distance were Mrs. Sarah A. Bal entine and daughter Edith, of Pittsburg, Pa ; Mrs. A. M. Goi don, of Alabama; M D Barndol lar and wife, Geo B May and wife, Dr. and Mrs. W E Nycum, Mrs. Jennie Corinely, and Clayton Karns all of Everett; A W Jones, wife and daughters Minnie and May, and Dr. and Mrs. W. J. Campbell and daughters Sarah and Mary of Mount Union, Pa.; Dr. F S Campbell and son, of Hopewell; W M Lodge, of Sax- ton; Henry Lodge, ot Sixmile Run; J Ed Palmer and Miss Kath erine Kirk, of Warfordsburg, and Hon S W Kirk, wife and son Mai colm, of McConnellsburg. Surprise Party. very pleasant social event oc curred on Sunday, August 2Sth, in honor of Miss Jessie Wink, of the Eastern Shore. Md., who has been visiting among friends and relatives in this county. The day was chosen because t was Miss Jessio's eighteenth birthday an niversary; arid to keep her "in the dark" until the last minute, her grandfather took her out among the neighbors for a little drive. When they returned, the house was full of happy visitors, ready to congratulate her and have a good time. A fine dinner was served and at the first table were seated thirteen cousins and grandfather. Miss Jessie received many use ful presents. Those present were Wm. Deshong and wife, R. P. Deshong and wife, Clayton Deshong and wife, Wilbert Desh ong and wife, David Kline and wife, Isaac Laytou and wife, Ed ward Strait and wife, Riley Desh ong and wife, Michael Mellott and wife, Frank Hess and wife, Mrs Chas Mellott, Mrs. George Strait, Mrs. Sarah' Funk, Mrs. James Mellott, Morgan Deshong Jessie Wink, Ada Bartoa, Helen Deshong, Lola Deshong, Emmer Deshong, Mabel Mellott, .Laura Mellott, Mary Deshong, Lena Strait, Jennie Wink, Ally Desh ong, Simpson Mellott, Earl Mel lott, Ralph Deshong, Edward Mellott, Uriah Kline, Clyde Desh ong, Maurice 1'olk, Maynard Deshong, William Polk, Frank Strait, Marshall Mellott, Morgan Fisher, Elvie Deshong, George Mellott, John Morton. In a recent letter to the Editor, Albert Ilelkes, formerly of this place, but for several years a res ldent of Montana, says that the long dry spell this summer ser loualy affected the crops, and that tha yield will be short. LICKINO CREEK.. George S. Mellott, of Mercers burg, spent a few days las) week at Fernando Decker's. After having spent a week visit ing friends and relatives, L. C. Mellott, has returned to Lis home near Pack wood,- Iowa. Miss Laura McLaughlin, of Conuellsville, is visiting in the home of Mrs. Anna llann. Mrs. Philip Strait and daugh ter Maude spent last Frldey at the home of Mrs. Emaline Daniels John ana Roy Barber have re turned to Broadtop, where they have employment. Sail Strait had the misfortune to lose a horse last week. The M. E. Sunday school of Green Hill will hold a picnic in W. E. Deshong'a woods above Harrisonville, next ' Saturday, September 10th. , AH are cordial ly invited. D, R. Strait and wife have re turned to their home at Stool ton Pa. Mrs. , William Baumgardrer and Mrs. Roy C. Cromwell spent Tuesday in a Tittle trip over to Pleasant Ridge, where they took dinner with Mrs, Baumgardner's mother, Mrs. Enuhne Daniels, DIED OF HEART DISEASE. CLEAR RIDGE. Mr. A FORMER RESILENTOF THIS COUNTY. School No 0 began Monday morning' with Fred Lodge as teachei.. We wish him abundant success with his school. G rover C. Fields, of Hunting don, visited his home here last week. Frank Keith, wife and three little sons, of Saltillo, spent Sun day and Monday in the home of Mrs. Keith's parents, N. B. Hen ry and wife. Miss Zanna Laidig was at this place one day recently, looking up boarding and examining her school house and grounds. Robert Gallaher and wife, of 1 larrison ville, spent a couple days the first part of the week at the home of their son John A. Galla her. Chas. Earley, of Wells Valley, accompanied by his aunt, Mrs, S, R. Fraker and children Clair and Beatrice, passed through this place Monday on their way to Wells Valley, where Mrs. Frak er will visit the Earley families this week. Miss Elizabeth Henry, who went to Huntingdon to visit her sister and get ready to commence her school, which was to begin September 5tb, is at this time ill with typhoid fever, at her board ing place in Huntingdon. Maude and Elizabeth Cromwell of Three Springs, visited their aunt, Mrs. W R Fields last week. Rev. Wesley Cline, of Fort Lit tleton, visited in the home of Charley Cline aDd wife on Mon day. Thos. Cromwell and -wife, two octogenarians of this place, left for a visit to Philadelphia. Mrs. Louisa Kerhn, of Fort Littleton, spent Monday with Mrs Cecelia Anderson. Mrs. Kathryn McClain spent a day last week- with Mrs. A. J, Fraker. Denton Gallaher, of Burnt Cab ins, was an early business visitor to this place. Mrs. Carrie Walker was a re cent visitor to Mrs. R. J. Fields. On Saturday, the 17th of Sep tember, the Ladies' Aid Society and the Patrons of Husbandry will bold a picnic in the x Clear Ridge grove. Robert and John Fleming, of the County Seat, spent Sunday at their home here. Subscribe tor only fl.oo a year, the "News; Daniel Skipper Found Dead In Hay Field at His Home Near Pana, Illinois. The many frieudaof Mr. Daniel Skipper, formerly a resident of the upper end of the County, will be shocked to learn of his &udden death which occurred at his home near Pana, Ill.,ou Friday, August 2Gth. Mr. Skipper was a native of this county, and for several years had resided near Burnt Cabins. In the spring of 1909 he sold his farm, and with his family, with the exception of Blanche who is the wife of Prof. Lewis Harris and resides in this place, removed to Illinois, locating on a farm near Pana. He liked the country and was getting along well. About five weeks ago Mr. and Mrs. Harris and their two little children went out to the Skipper home for a visit, and Mr. Skipper showed a great fondness for his grand children, especially of little Don ald. On Friday the 20th of Au gust he hitched two horses to the mower and went out to a nearby tiield to make hay. When dinner time came Mr. Skipper did not come in at the usual time, and his youngest daughter, Lucy, went out to call her father, but soon came running back to say that one 'ot the horses was hitched to the fence and that she did not see her father. Harry, the son, ran to the field, there to find one of the horses tied to the fence, the other still attached to the mower, and the father lying" prone on the ground near to the feet of the horse in the mower dead. An examination of the condi tions showed that the horses had run off and had thrown Mr. Skip per from the machine yet with out hurting him. That Mr. Skip per, who had heart trouble, had run after the team, and had suc ceeded in securing one of the horses that had become detached from the mower, hitched it to the fence, and had walked back and was about to loosen the other, when he dropped dead from over exertion. The funeral which took place on the following Sunday was the most largely attended of any that bad taken place in that section for a long time thus showing the high esteem in which Mr. Skip per was neid among ms newiy made acquaintances. Bis re mains were laid to rest in the cemetery at Tar Hill, 111. Besides his wife, whose maiden name was Miss Jennie Reeder, of Fannettsburg, he is survived by one son and three daughters, Harry, Blanche (Mrs. Harris) Mary and Lucy. Fleas on Dogs. A dog fancier of Easton writes the Division of Zoology request ing a reliable remedy for ridding his dogs of fleas stating that he had tried several means, mclud- carbohc acid, without success. Prof. Surface outlined in detail the following treatment: "Replying to your recent letter asking what to do for fleas on a dog, 1 beg to say that I have known of their being destroyed by washing the animal in a 3 p?r cent, solution of creoline. This is practically crude carbolic acid, which I note, however, you have used without success. I should not use the creolin stronger than 4 per cent., or one part in 25 of water. 1 think the main reason that you have not been success ful in cleaning up the pest on your ammal is that there have been so many of them around his sleeping place. Even if in wash ing him with the solution the fleas which are on him are all killed, others from the same ken nel would get upon him after his hair has dried and he will imme diately be infested again. There fore, 1 would recommend wash ing or spraying the kennel and the ground, and the walk around( it with a 5 per cent, solution of creolin, or one part in 20 ot wa ter. Also, the animal should have a rug or mat upon which to sleep, and this should be taken immediately out and beaten on the grass in the morning so as to get rid of the eggs which the lleas have dropped on it during the night. If you will see that the breeding places of the lleas are well cleaned up this will be a great help toward getting rid of them. Spraying and washing the woodwork and pavement around with pure kerosene will, of course destroy the pests at once. Insect powder rubbed into the hair of the dog will drive the fleas from him. Sulfur and pow dered tobacco put in his sleeping place will also be beneficial." 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 An Important Law. School districts and boroughs that havs a bonded indebtedness are required by an act of Assem bly, approved April 12, 1875 Pamphiet l.aw8, page 40 to pub lish annually at the end of their fiscal year, in at least two news papers if so many be printed in the municipality or county in which the same is situated, statement showing in detail the actual indebtedness, the amount of funded debt, the amount of floating debt thereof, the valua tion of assets with the character and value thereof, and the date ot the maturity of the bonds, and their neglect or failures to do, makes each school director or membor of the town council guil ty of misdemeanor punished by a fine not exceeding $ 1,000. The publication of the Auditor's settlement by posters or printed bills is not a compliance of law. - . i -, . -i Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W. McKib bin, of Hancock, are spending this week in the home of their son-in-law and daughter, Protbo notary and Mrs. Geo, A, Harris m this plaoe, Caterpillars Spread Terror in Pittsburg Pittsburg has been invaded by the scarce vapourer, a hideous grayish caterpillar that is devour ing vines, flowers and trees on private estates, lawns and parks as well, as invading homes in the residential sections. The insect made its appearance for the first time a week ago. It appeared by tens of thousands. Housewives swept them from porches by shovelfuls, they crowded the side walks so that it was disagreeable to walk thereon, and now the de partment of parks has become anxious. Specimens taken to entomolo gists disclosed the family of the species and many of the less tim id have placed them under glass to observe the development of the chrysalis into the beautiful moth characteristic of the scarce vap ourer, The invader is one rarely seen in this country and, accord ing to scientists, its principal habitat is England and Scotland. PLEASANT (JkOVK. Reuben Mellott threshed last week and got 550 bushela of wheat No buckwheat cakes for you, Reuben all wheat bread. Mary Mellott spent part of last Sunday at E. W. Swope's. Daisy Mellott is very much bet ter at this writing. Reuben Mellott made a flying trip over to Bedford county last Sunday. Nebraska Garland spent part of last ween in this vicinity visit ing his friends and relatives. Bella Mellott spent part of last week in the home of her grand -mother, Mrs. O T Mellott Preaching at the Christian church next Sunday, at 10:30, by Rev. T. P. Garland. G. G. Daniels spent last Sun day1 in the home of Dick Mellott Miss Frances Daniels returned to Cambria county last week, where she--will be engaged m teaching1 school F. M. Taylor spent Sunday with his family in this place. II. II. Bridenstine, Enid was in town on business this week. Charles Dard, of Sipes Mill, was here on business on Friday D. A. Black, of Taylor town ship, was a business visitor to town on Friday. 1I.U. Hertzler, of Burnt Cabins, was registered at the City Hotel' on Friday. Dallas Brant, ot West Dublin, was a business visitor to the County Seat on Saturday. Porter Snyder from Burnt Cab ins was among the town visitors on Saturday. Among our very pleasant call ers last Saturday, was V. L. Hoi linshead, near Harrisonville. Charles Eitemiller and family, of Mercersburg, spent Sunday with friends in thus place. William and Albert Stouer.and Mrs. Anna Benford, attended the funeral of their brother John in Chambersburg on Saturday. E. K. Snyder and wife, of Al toona, spent several days the past week with Mrs. Snyders' sisters, Misses Sue and Annie PeighteL Miss Carrie Greathead return ed to Johnstown last week to en ter upon another year's work in the public schools ot that city. D. R. Strait and wife, of Steel ton, Pa., were very agreeable call ers at the Nkws office on Friday evening. They ordered the News sent to their address. Holmes Thompson, of Tyrone, is visiting his mother Mrs. M. A. Thompson. Holmes is an emplove m the Tyrone post office and will spend his vacation in our town. Mrs. Anna Uockensmith and daughter Miss Etta, of Andover, spent Monday in town shopping, and were pleasant callers at the News office. Col S. M. Robinson, on the edi torial staff of the Fulton County News is in Baltimore this week attending to business connected with the settlement of the estate of his brother Samuel, deceased. Rev. Paul Rupp and George Stoier, of Saxton, spent Monday night in town. They were mak ing a bicycle trip to Fort Loudon, for which city they left Tuesday morning, and expected to return to day. Mrs. J. Frank Irwin and little daughter Elizabeth Rexroth Ir win, who have been spending six weeks in the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Irwin, in this place re turned to their home in Philadel phia yesterday. Miss Ada Rexroth has returci ed to Newtown, Bucks county, Pa., for another year's work in the public schools of that city. Miss Rexroth spent her summer vacation with her brother and sisters at the Fulton House. Miss Elsie Greathead, who has been spending her summer va cation with her mother, Mrs. Geo W Greathead, is returning to the Ohio University this week to be gin another year's work as a mem ber of the faculty ol that institu tion. v Miss Bess Irwin, who had been spending her summer vacation in the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Irwin, returned to Philadelphia yesterdiy to enter upon another years work as teacher in the pubho schools in that city. Misses Sarah and Mary Rum mel, who had been visiting thair uncle James W. Rum mel and family, in this place, left for their home in Gettysburg, Tuesday, accompanied by Miss Murnia Rum mel, who will spend a couple weeks with relatives and friends la that place,
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