Blank notes at tho Nr.ws oflice.
tlarry Mellott of this place ia
said to have typhoid fever.
Trespass notices at the News
ofilce.
Constable Charles Stech is
nursing a "dose" of erysipelas in
his face.
50 cents pays the fare one way
between McConnellsburg and
Mercersburg. bhects stage
line.
The Stork loft a nico littlo boy
baby at the hou:e of Mr. and Mrs
John W. Ott in Ayr township
last Saturday.
Lime back is one of the most
common forms of muscular rheu
matism. A few applications of
C lamberlaiu's Liniment will give
relief. Fur sale by all dealers.
Mr. Charles Mamma and son
Merrill, and niece Miss Mary
Mumma, of llarrisonville, called
at the Nkws office while in town
last Saturday.
HIDES. James Sipes & Son;
pay the highest market price
for beef hides at fieir butcher
shop in McConnellsburg, also
highest price paid for calf skins
sheepskins and tallow.
Last week was a banner week
for the local transportation com
panion. Koy Cromwell informs
us that he hauled eighty-four
passengers during Wednesday,
Thursday and Friday.
The best plaster. A piece of
flannel dampened with Chamber
lain's Liniment and bound on
over the affected parts is superior
to a plaster and costs only one
tenth as much. For sale by all
dealers.
The Everett Press says that
over 15,000 bushels of apples
were shipped from Everett sta
tion last week, and the local sup
ply is by no means exhausted.
The apples are of exceptionally
hne quality and size, and the
price received by the farmers
was fifty cents a bushel.
Biliousness is due to a dis
ordered condition of the stomach
medicine, intended especially to
act on that organ; to cleanse it
strengthen it, tone and invigorate
it, to regulate the liver and to
banish biliousness positively and
effectually, For sale by all deal
ers. Andrew A. Gochenauer of
Marietta, has purchased an old
relic from John M. Long of
Manheim. It is a carriage which
formerly belonged to President
Buchanan, who lived near Lan
caster. Long had the carriage
forty-five years. Buchanan and
Thaddeus Stevens took many
rides in it.
The Uagerstown Fair which
seems to be growing in populari
ty and importance with each suc
ceeding year, eclipsed last week
any of its former records. The
display was greater, and the at
tendance, which on Thursday,
was estimated at 85,000 people,
was the largest in the history of
the association.
Mr. George Wilds, of Fort Lit
tleton, sent a box of strawberries
to this oflice Monday which were
just as ripe and nice as any we
saw during the earlier part of
the season. Mr. Wilds says he
gathered them on his farm where
they grow wild, and that there
are plenty of blossons for a third
crop. California will not be in it
if Fulton County keeps on agoin'.
George B. Sipes, ot Licking
Creek township, is the pog&essor
of a walnut chest that is some
thing of a curiosity. It was made
by Mr. Sipes's great grand fath
er, Henry Sipes in 1782; is of
solid walnut, peculiar in its con
struction, and contains a secret
drawer that would outwit the
sharpest burglar. The chest is
4 feet 10 inches in length, and
wide and deep in proportion.
Local Institute.
The first local institute of
Thompson towrfship for this sea
son was held at Bald Eagle Friday
evening, Get. 7th. The institute
was called to order by the teach
er II. W. Wink. The following
questions were discussed 1. At
what Rge should children be sent
to our ungraded county schools f
2. Care of books, supplies, and
school property. 3. Daily pro
gram, how arranged, and why?
Teachers present were M. J.
Pittman, Ethel Powell, Anna
Comerer, Jessie Truax and II.
V. Wink. Directors present
were S. L. Simpson, David Geog
ory and T. II. Truax. The insti
tute adjourned to meet at Ditch
Run, October 21st. -Jessie Trurx,
Sec'y.
The first local institute of Tod
township was held at Knobsville
Friday evening, Oct. 7th. It was
called to order by the teacher,
Miss Blanche O. Peck, who ap
pointed Prol. B. C. Lamberson,
president. The following ques
tions were discussed:
1. Reading and Writing; how
taught in the primary grade?
2. Freedom of the pupil.
A number of excellent recita
tions were intersperced in the
program. The teachers of Tod
township and the teachers of the
neighboring townships appreci
ate the help given by Prof. Lam
berson. Teachers present were: Dotte
Deshong, Robert Cromer, David
CVesnut. John Woodcock, Mary
Ott, Blanche O. Peck, Blanche
Brant, John Kelso and Mabel O.
Fore.
The institute adjourned to meet
at Scott's October 21st, and at
Woodburn, October 26th. Mabel
O. Fore, Secretary.
The fhst local institute of Dub
lin township was held at Glunt's
School, Friday evening, Sept.
23d. The institute was called to
order by the teacher Miss Dotte
Deshong, who appointed D. K.
Chesnut, president. The follow
ing questions were discussed :
1. By what means are you en
deavoring to secure a more regu
lar attendance?
2. How do you start and pro
ceed with a class in fractions?
3. What are you going to do
with those pupils who come to
school late in term and want to
take up only a few of therbranch
es? A number of excellent recita
tions interspersed the program.
The teachers of Dublin township
appreciated the help given them
by Supt. Lamberson and by teach
ers of neighboring townships.
Teachers present were: Maud
Deshong, Kathryn Hoop, Chas.
Mellott, Ally Deshong, Harry
Deshong from Licking Creek;
Mabel Fore, Blanche Peck, and
John Kelso from Ted; Zanna
Laidig from Taylor; Dotte Desh
ong, Myrtle Stevens, Robert
Cromer, L. P. Morton, John
Woodcock, Fred Lodge and D. K.
Chesnut from .Dublin. Myrtle
Stevens, secretary.
The second local instituto of
Dublin township was held at Mud
Level school, Friday evening.Oct.
24th. The meeting was called to
order by the teacher Miss Myrtle
Steens who appointed Elmer
Fraker president. Questions:
1. How do you keep primary pu
pils profitably employed? 2.
Written work, its value. How
much do you require? 3. What
work do you require from a third
and fourth reader lesson? Teach
ers present were: Levi Morton,
Rebert Cromer, David Chesnut,
John Woodcock, Myrtle Stevens
Dotte Deshong, Maude Deshong,
and Zanna Laidig. Supt. B. C.
Lamberson and directors San
der Cline and Elmer Fraker were
present and gave very interest
ing talks on the subjects. There
were some very good recitations
rendered by the school. Dotte
Dishong, secretary.
The second local institute of
Bethel township, was held at Mt.
Airy, Fridav evening, Oct. 14th.
The meeting was called to order
by Edgar Hann, president of the
local institute committee: Ques
tions discussed: 1. Language
How taught. 2. The spirit of the
recitation. 3. Individual teach
ing. All the teachers of the
township and Miss Blanche
Smith of Belfast were present.
The next institute will be held at
Alpine October 28th. Ottie Hill,
secretary.
Public Sale at Cito.
Saturday, October 22nd at I O'clock.
The undersigned will sell at his
residence at Cito, the following
property: 1 horse, 9 years old,
good offside worker. 1 cow, would
make a good beef. 1 full bred
Jersey heifer 6 months old. 2
buggies, one as good as new; 1
sleigh, 1 sled, 1 broom machine,
1 rifle, 1 cider mill, 1 set buggy
harness, set lly nets, set check
lines, collars and pads, sethames
and traces, wheelbariow, dung
forks, log chains, dirt shevel,
garden rakes and hoes.
HOUSEHOLD GOODS.
Cook stove, room stove, loe
cream freezer, 8 gal.; milk can,
set of chairs, lot of dishes, clock,
vinegar by the gallon, lot of soft
soap, new clothes wringer, to
getuer with a lot of shoes and
other articles out ot the store.
Credit of 5 months on sums of
five dollars and over.
J. C. Seideus.
J. F. Johnston, John Hender
shot, clerks; James Harris, Auct.
G. W. Reisner & Co,
We are receiving new goods daily
and would be pleased to have you
drop in and take a look. :: ::
SHOES ! : : SHOES I
We are showing the best line of shoes that we
have shown for many a day. Shoes with solid
leather counters and inner soles 85c; to $3.75.
If you want a pair ot shoes that is positively
water proof we've got 'em. We could fill this
page with good words spoken about these shoes
by the people who have worn them. Come
and see them. : : : : : : : : : :
IF IT'S CLOTHING ::
for Men and Boys' you find just what you are
looking for the price and quality. "WHY
NOT SAVE THE DOLLARS?" Lap
pels don't roll; pockets don't sag. :: ::
LADIES'DRESS GOODS
lots of them. Silk Waistings 25c." to $1.35 yd.
Plaids and Stripes just the thing for 12 1 -2c.
Underwear of all Kinds
If you have not yet Worn an R. & G. Corse J
you have missed more comfort, and good wear
than you can get in any other corset for $1.00.
The : Vigilant : Corset
tor 50c. is the best on the market to-day, peo
ple who wear them tell us so. : : : :
A SPECIAL LOT OF LADIES' HOSE 2 pair for 25c.
The kind of hose lots of people sell 2 pair tor
25c, we will sell you 2 pair for 21c; you are in
four cents if you buy them.
Plenty of Linoleums, Oil Cloths and Carpets.
COME IN AND SEE u"S.
Geo. W. Reisner & Co.
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BUGGIES:
BUGGIES
Mrs. Elizibeth Mock brought
to this office specimens of a dark
red variety of apples, large, rich
and fine looking. They grew
on their old home farm in Tod
township, now owned by herself
and John Mock.
I have 'ust refilled my gheds with a fine lot ofnewTop
' Buggies, both factory and hand-raade; ranging In price
from 145 00 up to $75.00 for the ' best hand-made MilUIn
burg buggjN 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 . EVAN
HUSTONTOWN, F. v
J. K. Johnston's
NEW ATTRACTIVE STOCK OF LADIES AND GENTS CLOTHING FAR EXCEEDS ANYTHING
HERETOFORE HANDLED IN FULTON COUNTY.
Letter to David M. Kendall.
McConnelltburf, Pi.
Dear Sir: The f aint q lestion
boiled down u Mraj ly this:
The paint that taken leat gal
lons, wears longest; Always
Here's an instance:
E O. Perry, Easthih S, Erie.,
Pa , painted two house same
si.e; one Devoe, the other with
another paint at same price; took
8 gallons Devoo to 4 of the other;
and In 8 years Devoe was the bet
ter looking job.
Yours truly
fi2 F. W. Devoe & Co.
P. S. IJull & Bender, McCon
nellsburg; J. A. Boyd, Mercers
burg, and Norman O. lluber,
Chambenburg, sell our paint.
Let Us Show You The Goods; for They Prove It Themselves.
Ladies' Wool Jacket Suits
at 0.00 in Black, made in the 1910 style and have the
appearance of a much higher priced garment. One at
fc'J.OO in Blue and Black that has a full lined Jacket
Plaited Skirt.
Also, $10.00 to $15.00 in Gray, Blue, and Black, that
have Satin linings and several styles of skirts.
Ladies' Long Coats
(Coats this year as long as your skirt). In Black,
Gray, and Tan. These range In price from f 2 25 up
to $12.50, and no "back numbers" among them. If in
need of Ladies' wearing apparel, it will pay you to
look these over.
ri ' Men's Everyday and dress $1 35 to $4.00. La
dHOeS di(MJ $i 25 t0 00, Children's school shoes, all
sizes, and range in price according to sizes, and they
are good ones, too.
Ladies', Gents', and Children's Coat Sweaters
that are guaranteed to wash and not shrink, and that
will retain their color and shape. You should have
one. Children's 25c up. Ladies' $1.00 up. Men's
45c up. ,
p rr Silk, Silk-knit and Wool knit 50c to $1 25. The
iXaTIS ruue8t ine we ever had any color, to match
your bat.
ni i . We have the kind of blanket or comfort
DianKclS y0U are looking for.
The 39c. kind at 35c. now. In Men's
'also at 45c. 75o. and $1.00. Ladles' at
45c. per suit up. Plenty of Childrens'.
Underwear
Dry
f" J Outing Flannels in Plain or Colors,
UOOaS vVool Serges. Silks Taffeta and Suesine
if v iL - J P J n.iL. When we mention clothing, we mean the very highest standard ready tp wear gar-.
Mens, Youths and boys nothing. meDt9 that are on tbe market. , . '
Men's all Wool, Blue, Black, Green and Gray Suits, guaranteed to fit and hold their shape. These we will put against any
you can see any place, and you will find the price much lower, ad we tan prove it, $8.00, $10.00, $12.60 and $15.00. Youth '
run in same grades, Overcoat with new military collar, convertible liito a Storm or Dress Ctat, with all the newness of style.
Rfl thnBA hnfnro nu hnv 5 00 tn 12.r0. As low ia Il2 50 lA evervda. i
The. Uppermost Thing
In the wear and set of a
.. suit, is soundness of shape
Style is but fleeting in a suit that has poor
trimming, and that stretch down and sag.
After All,
the only sure way to get perfect fitting
clothes, is to have them made to fit you
as you want 'em. !
If You Will
step into our store and examine our fall
showing of Winning Winter Woollens, you
will give us your order, sure.
. U. NACE & SON.
McConnellsburg, Pa.
REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF
THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK
of McConnellsburg,
At the close of business Sept. 1, 1910.
RESOURCES.
Lonns and Discounts $317,231.79
Overdraft, secured and unsecured. , iso.25
U. S. liondH to secure circulation 28,000.00
Premiums on U. S. Bond) 564.46
Bonds, securities, eto 60,476.87
Banking house, furmture.and fixtures 270.00
Due from State, Pr'vute Banks, and
Bunkers, Trust Co's and Sav. Hanks 132.94
Due from approved reserve agents... 2a.lS5.19
Checks and other oash items 1.09H.42
Notes of other Nalionul Banks 610.00
Fractional paper ourrenoy.nickels and
cents 109.23
Lawful Monbt Rshebvi is bank, viz :
Specie I18.0HD.40
LeKal-tender notes 1,100.00 19,249.40
Redemption fund with U. S. Treasurer
li percent, ot circulation) 1,250.00
Total 1339,272 64
. LIABILITIES.
Capital stock paid in 13.000.00
Surplus" . fund 10.0u0.00
Undivided profits, less expenses and
taxes paid 4.C1H.9I
National Dank notes outstanding 2Ti.CiiO.00
Due to other National Hunks 1124.31
Dividends unpaid 3.00
Individual deposits subject to check. Kl.fr'9.-.'l
Demand eertlUeates of deposit 711.50
Time eert domes of deposit 189.0Ml.C0
Cashier's checks outstanding.. .... . .. mm.m
TOTAL tS.T9.2T2J
Compare the above state
ment with statement pub
lished since June 30th,
1910, and note our growth.
J J. KELSON WILSON. L. NACE,
i-resiaeni. Assistant t;asmer.
i The Farmer and His Banker
Our bank never fails to give as good service to the
farmer as it gives to any business man. As a mat
ter ot fact few banks could exist in this day and
age of the world without the co-operation ot the
farmers. Often a farmer can make money by
borrowing. Do not hesitate to call on us when
you want money. We welcome a responsible
borrower quite as heartily as a substantial deposit
er. It will pay every farmer to carry a checking
account with us. Why not come in and talk it
over with us to-day? Accounts may be opened
by mail and monies deposited or withdrawn in
this way with equal facility. We make a special
ty of serving the farmer. . .
We Pay 3 Per Cent. Interest.
FULTON COUNTY BANK
W. H. NELSON, Cashier.
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Real Estate
I have farms for sale in all parts ot Fulton,
Franklin, and Cumberland Counties:
Town Properties ,
Building Lots ,
and Timber Lands
for Sale. 1
. Costs you nothing to list your property.
, Loans negotiated for purchasers needing
money. See me before buying or Celling.
O . , GEO. A. HARRIS, Agent
X ! ' McConnellsburg, Pa. , it
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