,:iM'..i,mjl.-. ,t .-.t-Y- FULTON COUNTY NEWS Published Every Thursday. B tf. Pi-K, Editor and Proprietor. McCONNELLSBURG, PA. OCTOBER 27, 1910 Published Weekly. 1.00 per Annum in Advance. ADTBBTUIMO RATH. Per square of B lines 3 times II 0. Her square eoh subsequent Insertion.... M. Ail advertisements Inserted for less tnan bree months charged by the square. One-fourth ooluma.... One-half column ne Column 8 mos. Uniiw. I yr. .II.V00. I Ii0.no 1 M 00 . UH.Ot) 40 00 60 00 .. 40 00. I M OU. I 76.00 THOMPSON. Jack Frost made bis first ap pearance last Monday morniuf? Ed Simpson and sister Ida Mrs. Atkinson, of Mercersburpr, visited friends in Thompson the first of the week. Mrs. Mary Geogory still con tinue8 very ill. Wilson Litton has moved to the farm recently purchased from his father, Thos. Litton. Ed Creamer and son, of Johns town, have been visiting friends here for a few weeks. Wilson and Ernest Zimmer man, and Scott Johnston and wife, visited at W. H. Pittman's hut Sunday. Mrs. B. II Simpson and Mrs. Atkinson, and Alice and Caroline Brewer, visited Mrs. Willard Litton last Sunday afternoon. U. G. Humbert, wife and daughters, Madge and' Marion of lower Ayr, spent Sunday with A. B. Gordon and. family. Mac Litton and wife visited Dennis Morgret last Sunday. The Christian Endeavor at Damascus is growing in interest and was ' attended by a large crowd last Sunday evening. Mr. Creager ot Johnstown gave a much appreciated and very in structive talk to the young meu. Christian Endeavor next Sunday evening at 7 o'clock, to be led by Roy M. Daniels. T0N0L0WAV. We were visited last Friday night by a very nice rain which was welcomed by everybody. George Fisher, who was re ported better last week, was tak en to the hospital at Philadelphia last Sunday and underwent an operation last Friday which was a successful one. Ue Is improv ing slowly. Mrs. Weslev Plttman, who was operated on the second time ladt Wednesday in Washington, is as well as can be expected. The Old Stork visited this vi cinity last week and left with Mr Joseph Mellott a farmer, and with Mr Cyrus Johnson, a pipe line walker. Those who attended the Tonolo way Baptist church last Sunday from a distance were Bub Sharpe and daughter Miss Beatrice, from New Mexico, Will Montgomery, wife and NVphew John and wite and son, frm Illinois. Martin Peck from Pectonville, Md., and Rev. Charles Miller, from Mar tinsburg. Miss Lurie Winters vlsitedMrs Luther Iliett last week. Mrs. Martha Waltz spent last week with her daughter Mrs. George Weaver. Mrs. Annie Clem, of Rocky Ridge, Md., visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. John Roser last week. Mrs. Charley Souhers visited friends in Hancock last Friday and Saturday. Two Bushels of Wild Honey. While carpenters were remov ing the weather boaiding from the residence of William Stout in Carlisle, a few days ago, they came across the largest nest of bees ever seen in this section. The bees are wild ones and built an ijsmense nest between the boards and the' plaster. A cou ple of bushels of honoy wt-nj se cured and one of the combs was about a foot and a halt wide, eiht inches thick and over two feet long, Kills a Murderer. A merciless murderer is Ap pendicitis with many victims. But Dr. King's New Life Pills kill it by prevention. They gent ly stimulate stomach, liver and bowels, preventing that clogging that invites aj pendlcitis, curing Constipation, Headache, Bilious ness, Chills. 25c. at Trout's drug store. iii :-y.;"i...,-ir'"'.'-r.- Resolutions of Respect. At a regular meeting of Washington Camp No. (il7, I O. 8. of A., the fol lowing resolutions were adopted: Whereas. It pleased AlmlRhty God In Ills wisdom to remove from our midst our worthy and beloved brother, Geo. W. Hlxson, who at his death was 48 years of age, and having been a charter member of Washington Camp, No. (!17, and a member of the order for 19 years. Whereas, The long, Intimate rela tions of our deceased brother with the members of the order, render it proper tliut we should place on record, our appreciation of his services as a Pa triotic Son of America, and his merits as a man: Therefore, be it Kasolved, That, while we bow with humble submission to the will of the Most High, we do not the less mourn for our brother, who has been called from his labors to rest. Uesolved, That In the death of broth er Geo, W. Hixson, this order loses a member who was always active and zealous In his work as a member of the P. O. S. of A., ever ready to scc cor the needy and distressed of the fraternity, and prompt to advance the interest of the order, devoted to its welfare and prosperity one who was wise in council, and fearless In action: an honest and upright mas whose .vir tues endeared him, not only to his brethren of the order, but to his fellow citizens. Uesolved that this order tender Its heartfelt sympathy to the family and relatives of our deceased brother in this their sad affliction. Uesolved, That the charter be drap ed In mourning for a period of thirty days. Resolved, That these resolutions be entered upon the minutes of the Order, and published in the county papers, and a copy be sent to his bereaved family. , S. E. Anurkws, T. H. Akkrs, W. S. Clevenqek, Committee. BRUSH CREEK. The rain last Friday evening brought with it quite a cold wave. People are shivering around now with their overcoats on. . Miss Vol ma Shuss spent the past week at M. J. Hixson's. Logue McKee spent Saturday evening and Sunday with Chester Spade. John Smith Jr., and family of Emmaville, spent Saturday and Sunday October 15th and 16th with relatives at Everett. On account ot the illness of the teacher Amy Lodge, there was no school at Buchanan last week. An institute will be held at that school bouse October 23. Penrose Seaman and wife of Newport, Pa., are visiting in the home of the latters parents O. A. Barton and wife of Akersville. Margaret, little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Whitfield had the misfortune to fall into a tub of hot water and badly scalded herself last Friday. She is get ting along nicely now. Elsie and Delia Whitfield spent a couple days the latter part of the week with their parents B. F. Whitfield and wife. Mr. and Mrs. Runyan of Need more are visiting their daughter, Mrs. Rohert Dixon and family of Emmaville. George W. Scbencband daugb ler Lulu spent a couple days last week at Altoona. E E. Akers, wife and son Archier spent Sunday afternoon at M. E Bai ton's. (luests at O. A. Barton's Sun day were Misses Golda Akers, Clara Duvall, and Ella Barton. Misses AdaOttand Pearl Bark man spent Sunday at Dr. E D. Akers'. Mrs. E A. Hixson" and children spent Sunday at Geo. Robm's. Reaching The Top in any calling of life, demands a vigorous body and a keen brain. Without health there is no jsuc cess. But Electric Bitters is the greatest Health Builder the world has ever known. It compels per feet action of stomach, liver, kid neys, bowels, purities and en riches the blood, tones and invig orates the whole system and en ables you to stand the wear and tear of your daily work. . ''After months of suffering from Kidney Trouble," wntea W. M. Sherman of Cushing, Me., three bottles of Ehctric Bitters made me feel like a new man." 50o at Trout's drug store. Debate. The Literary Society of Bethel township held its first debate at Gordon's school, Friday nigbt Oct 21, 1010. The question, Kosolved that women should have the right ot suffrage, was well discussed. The judges de cided in favor of the negative. Adjourned to meet again Nov. 5th at Franklin Mills. Question: Resolved that foreign immigra tion should be prohibited. Tem porary Bec'y Kathrn E. Yonker. That Cold Moobm on the side of the house where winter blasts strike hardest always has a lower temperature than the rest of the house. There are times when it is necessary to raise the" temperature quickly or to keep the temperature up for a long period. That can't be done by the regular method of heating without great trouble and overheating the rest of the house. The only reliable method of heating such a room aione Dy otner means is to use a SMOKELESS Absolutely tmoleleu and odorleta Wtllefl PSrl flft font nt flltf f Innr h tnr a etir r lso .1 Four quarts of oil will give a glowing heat for nine hours! without smoke or smell. . An Indicator always shows the amount of oil in the font. Filler-cap does not screw on; but Is put in like a cork In a bottle, and Is attached by a chain and cannot get lost.- An automatic-locking flame spreader prevents the wlcl from being turned high enough to smoke, and Is easy to remove and drop back so that It can be cleaned in an Instant. The burner body or gallery cannot become wedged, and can be unscrewed In an Instant for rewicklng. Finished In Japan or nickel, strong, durable, well made, built tor service, and yet light and ornamental. Haa a cool handle. DnUri Bwrywkttt. If wl at yourt, wrUt for dtttrlfliat ifmlar to ikt Mart it afney qf tin 77- tit 'ilfcifrwali The Atlantic Refining Company Mtaw : FALL, 1910 : New Millinery Smart Styles Superior Quality We offer (or the coming1 season the most superb line of high grade Fashionable Millinery it has ever btcn 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 certain charm. and In dividuality about them that you only iind In a first-clads Milli nery Store. ' Prices, you will always find right.' ' Thanking you for past favors you are cordially invited to call, see our goods, get prices, and be one of our many customers. ANNA B. FREY, McConnellsburg, Pa. -:- MRS. A. F. LITTLE'S -:- Big Underselling Store. We want to inform our patrons that we have a splendid line of trimmed hats of surpassing loveliness. The moment you see our exquisitely trimmed hats, you will no longer wonder why our store is famous over Fulton county for its good workman ship and low prices. A superb display of new creations have just been placed in stock. We have large, medium, and small hats, hats that are becoming to every face. When you come in to see us just take a peep at our Children's Bear Skin Coats and Capes in all colors. Also collars, belts, belt buckles, a fine line of hair ornaments, hosiery and handkerchiefs. Come to see our stock. You are welcome. Thanking you for past patronage. MRS- A. F. LITTLE. I.BDGGIES: BUGGIES I have 'ust refilled my sheds with a fine lot of new Top Buggies, both factory and hand-made; ranging in price from 145.00 up to.$75.00 for the best hand-made Mlfllln burg buggy. My 145 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 HUSTON TO WIN, FV. ii x ii m.ivr ii i JL Prize Offers from Leading Manufacturers . Book on patents. "Hints to Inventors." Inventions needed." "Why some Inventors fail." Send rough sketch or model for search of Patent Office records. Our Mr. Greeley was formerly. Acting Commissioner of Patents, and as such had full charge .of the U. S. Patent Office. Greeley & m?intjre Patent Attorneys Washington, T3. C. 4.. J YR6K'rMb AMt'NbMliNTS TO THB CONSTITUTION SUBMITTED TO THE CITIZKN8 OF THIS COMMON. WEALTH FOR T1IKIR APPROVAL. OR REJECTION, BY TUB GENERAL AS SEMBLY Or THR COMMONWEALTH OP PENNSYLVANIA. AND PUBLISH ED BY ORDER OF THE SECRETARY Of THE COMMONWEALTH. IN PITR S1JANCK OF ARTICLE XV1I1 OF THE) CONSTITUTION. Number One. . A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Proponing an amendment to section twenty-six of article dve of the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Kesolved (If the Senate concur), That the following amendment to section twen-ty-otx of article five or the Constitution of Pennsylvania be, and the same Is here by, proposed. In accordance with the eighteenth article thereof: That section W of Article V.. which rends as follows; "Section 20. All laws re latin to courts shall be general and of uniform operation, and the organization, Jurisdiction, and powers of all courts of the same class or grade, so far as regu lated by law. and the force and effect of the process and Judgments of such courts, shall be uniform; and the Oeneral Assem bly Is hereby prohibited from creating other courts to exercise the powers vested by this Constitution In the Judges of the Courts of Common Pleas and Orphans' Courts," be amended so that the same hall read as follows: Soctlon 26. All lawa relating to courts shall be general and of uniform opera tion, and the organization. Jurisdiction, and powers of all courts of the same class or grade, so far as reguluted by law, and the force and effect of the process and Judgments of such courts, shall be uni form; but, notwithstanding any provi sions of this Constitution, the Oeneral Assembly shall have full power to estab lish new courts, from time to time, aa the same may be needed In any city or coun ty, and to prescribe the powers and Ju risdiction thereof, and to Increase the number of Judees In any courts now ex Istlng or hereafter created, or to reorgan ize the same, or to vest In other courts the Jurisdiction theretofore exercised by courts not of record, and to abolish the same wherever It may be deemed neces sary for the orderly and efficient adminis tration of Justice. -A true copy of Resolution No. I. ROBERT McAFEH, -" Secretary of the Commonwealth, Number Two. t RESOLUTION Proposing an amendment to the Consti tution of the Commonwealth of Penn sylvania, so as to eliminate the require ment of payment of taxes aa a qualifi cation of the right to vote. Resolved (If the House of Representa tives concur), That the following amend ment to the Constitution of the Common wealth of Pennsylvania-be, and the same Is hereby, proposed, In accordance with the eighteenth article thereof: That section one of article eight be amended, by striking out the fourth numbered paragrnph thereof, so that the aid section shall rond as follows: . Section 1. Every male citizen twenty one yenrs of age, possessing the follow ing qualifications, shall be entitled to vote at all elections, subject however to uch lawa requiring and regulating the registration of electors aa the Oeneral Assembly may enact. First. He shall have been a citizen of the United States at least one month. Second. He shall have resided In the State one year (or -If. having previously been a qualified elector or native-born citizen of the State, he shall have re moved therefrom and returned, then sis months), Immediately preceding the elec tion. Third. He shall have resided In the lection district whore he shall offer to vote at least two months Immediately preceding the election. A true copy of Resolution No. I ROBERT McAFEB. Secretary of the Commonwealth. Number Three. ' A JOINT RESOLUTION Proposing an amendment to the Consti tution of the Commonwealth of Penn sylvania, so aa to consolidate the courts of common pleas of Allegheny County. Section L Be It resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania In Gen eral Assembly met, That the following amendment to the Constitution of Penn sylvania be, and the same Is hereby, pro posed. In accordance with the eighteenth article thereof: That section six of article five be amended, by striking out the said sec tion, and Inserting In place thereof the following: Section . In the county of Philadel phia all the Jurisdiction and powers now vested In the district courts and courts of common picas, subject to such changes as may be made by thla Constitution or by law. shall be In Philadelphia vested In five distinct and Sep A rate courts or equal and co-ordinate Jurisdiction, composed of three Judges each. The said courts In Philadelphia shall be designated respect ively aa the court of common plea num ber one, number two, number three, number four, "and number Ave, but the number of said courts may be by law Increased, from time to ttme, and shall be In like manner designated by successive numbers. The number of Judges In any of said courts, or ,ln any county where the establishment of an additional court may be authorised by law, may be In creased, trom time to time, and when ever such Increase shall amount In the whole to three, such three Judges shall compose a distinct and separate court as aforesaid, which shall be numbered as aforessld. In Philadelphia all suits shall be Instituted In the said courts or com mon pleas without designating the num ber or the said court, and the several courts shall distribute and apportion the business among them In such manner aa shall be provided by rules of court, and each court to which any suit shall be thus assigned, shall have exclusive Juris diction thereof, subject to change of venue, aa shall bo provided by law. In the county of Allegheny all the Jurisdiction and powers now vested In the several numbered courts of common pleas shall be vested In one court of com mon pleas, composed of all the Judges In commission In said courts. Such Juris diction and powers shall extend to all proceedings at law and la equity which hall have been Instituted In the several numbered courts, and shall be subject to uch changes aa mny be made by law, and subject to change of venue aa pro vided by law. The president Judge of aid court shall be selected as provided by law. The number of Judges In said Vourt may be - by law Increased from time to time. This amendment shall take effect on the first day of January suc ceeding Its adoption. A true copy of Resolution No. I. ROBERT McAFEB, Secretary of the Commonwealth. Number Four. A JOINT RESOLUTION Proposing an amendment to section eight, article nine, of the Constitution of Penn sylvania Section L Be It resolved by the Donate and House of Representatives of the Com monwealth of Pennsylvania In Oeneral Assembly met. That the following Is pro posed as an amendment to the Constitu tion of the Commonwealth ot Pennsylva nia, In accordance with the provisions of the eighteenth article thereof: Amendment to Article Nine, Section Eight Section 1 Amend section eight article Bine, of the Constitution of Pennsylvania, which reads follows: - "Section t The debt of any county, slty. borough, township, school district, of tther municipality or Incorporated .dis trict, except as herein provided, shall nev er exceed seven per centum upon the as sessed value of the taxable property there in, nor shall any such municipality ot district Incur any new debt, or Increase Its Indebtedness to an amount' exceeding two per centum upon such assessed val uation of property, without the assent ol the electors thereof at a public election In such manner as shall be provided by law; but any city, the debt of which now ex ceeds seven per Centura of such assessed valuation, may be authorised by law to Increase the sain three per centum, la the aggregate, at any one time, upon such valuation, " so aa to read as follows s Bectlon I The debt of any county, etty, borough, township, school district, or oth jr jjumlcljut . er "loot-elS1 d'"UCa except HI hsMlrl prOVIflea, Shnll neVer it ceeil seven per centum upon the assessed value of the taxable property therein, not hall any such municipality or district In cur any new debt, or increase Its Indebt edness to an amount exceeding two pet Oentum upon such assessed valuation ot property, without the assent' of the eleo tors thereof at a publlo election In such manner shall be provided by law; but any city, the debt of which now exceeds (even per centum of such assessed val uation, may be authorized by law to In crease the same three per centum. In the aggregate, at any one time, upon such Valuation, except that any debt or debts hereinafter Incurred by the city and coun ty of Philadelphia for the construction and development of subways for transit purposes, or for the construction of wharves and docks, or the reclamation of land to be used in the construction of a system of wharves and docks, aa publlo Improvements, owned or to be owned by said city and county or Philadelphia, and which shall yield to the city and county ot Philadelphia current net revenue In ex cess ot the Interest on said debt or debt and of the annual Installments necessary for the cancellation of said debt or debts, may be excluded In ascertaining the pow er of the city and county or Philadelphia to become otherwise Indebted: Provided, That a sinking fund for their cancellatloa hall be established and maintained. A true copy of Joint Resolution No. 4 ROBERT McAFEE, Secretary of the Commonwealth. .LIGHT RUNNING Auditor's Notice. The undersigned auditor, appointed by the Orphans' Cou t of Fulton County to make dtn trlbution of the funds In the tauodn of S. M. Rob inaon snd Win M Robinson, trustees appoint ed riy Court to sell the real estate of bemiiel F,. Itoblnsoo. deceased, bereby gives notice that he will sit for the performance of bis duty at nls office In MoCunnel hburg. Ph., on Satur day. Oototier , isio, at 10 o'clock, a. m., when and wbere all persons interested may attend If they see proper. S. W. KIRK, 10--at Auditor. l js-t smpt4 -t-,-1 - -"'.'iip Jfyrm want either Vibrating Bhnllle, Rotars fcuuttieor a Single Thread Chain Sttuhl .Bewkug Machine write to 1 THE NEW HOME SEWIHO MACHINE CDYPAKT Onng! Mass. afanyew!nr mschfnef sre msrieto (ellrecardlci of quality, but the New Home li made to wear. Our guaranty never runt out. . ' Sold by authorised dealers only, roe sal v Administrator's Notice. ' Estate of Mis 8arah S. Diakson, late of the Borough of McCornellsburg, Pa., deceased. I Notioe is hereby given, that Letters of Ad- ministration upon the above estate have been grunted to the undersigned. All persons hav ing claims against aald estate will present them properly authenticated for settlement and those owing the same will please call and settle, W. SCOTT ALEXANDER, 9 8-Ot Administrator. Executrix's Notice. Estate of George W. Hlxson, late of Brush Creek township, Pa., deceased. Letters testamentary on the above estate having been granted to the undersigned, all persons Indebted to the said estste are re quested to make payment, and those having olalms to present the same without delay, . MRS. IS A BELL J. HIXSON, Oct. 27, 10, t. Exeoutrlx. EHec&rBc tBBfttters Succeed when everything else fails. In nervous prostration and female weaknesses they are the supreme remedy, as thousands have testified. FOR KIDNEY .LIVER AND STOMACH TROUBLE it is the best medicine ever sold over a druggist's counter. Kl LsLTHE COUGH and CUREthslUNCS m0tn a aa n tst skmsbwhissi ""jsJijkcji ir;Tnn!.eomtfp;E AND AH THROAT AND LUNG TROUBLES GUARANTEED SATSFACTORX Off MONEY REFtNOED, 1 Their Right to Know The people who intrust their money to a bank want tb know something of its financial strength. We fully recognize this right and gladly furnish depositors with a list of our Directors and Stockholders; then, from time to time, we publish reports showing the condition of the bank. Copies of these reports are kept on hand for those who may wish to see them. The First National Bank! Pays 3 Per Cent Compound Interest. m ft J. NELSON SIPE3, President. WILSON. L. NACE, Assistant Cashier. $ The Farmer and His Banker Our bank never fails to givers 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 of 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 Yi Dorrower quite as heartily as a substantial deposit- Js; 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. A 'We Pay 3 Per Cent. Interest.' g FULTON COUNTY" BANK ( . W. H. NELSON, Cashier. . g gcxooo Keal Estate g 1 have farms for sale in all parts ot Fulton, Franklin, and Cumberland Counties: . Town Properties f, Building Lots and Timber Lands for Sale. v . Costs you nothing to list your property. Loans negotiated for purchasers needing money. See me before buying or selling. GZQ. A. HARRIS), Agent McConnellsburg, Pa. iAA 'tar w "W Ks w f V s w w w s v -
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