c VOLUME 12 McCONNELLSliURG, PA., MARCH 30, 1911. NUMUER 2S LOCAL HISTORY SCRAPS. The Village of Needmore Was Known as Hart's Meeting House a Century Ago. DANIEL BISHOP SUGGESTED NAME. - vr TiA ' mi - yv Kmt3 Present Baptist Continued from last week, William llart, brother of Jacob and Nathaniel reared a home rne mile northwest of Needmore on the farm later owned and occu pied by his sob William after 'Which it passed in turn to his grandson Enoch. His great grandson Win. F. and on to the great great grand children and their mother. In the early days of the settle ment, these good Baptist folks built a log "Meeting llouse" with in a few feet of where the present dwelling bouse of Ataman, Run yan stands. Within these rough walls worshiped the inhabitants for miles around and their thirst for the '"water of life" was abund antly satisfied by tho deep spirit ual teachings of such preachers as Zophar D. Pascoe, Thomas Runyan, Moses Starr and others whose foundation of faith was the good old Bible, Thero were few schools in the settlements in those days, tho terms were short, and the modern text book, a thing unknown. Hence, the New Testament was used almost exclusively as a Reader. This Meetmg IIjuso as church buildings were called gave to the place the name of Hart's Meet ing House. It served the pur pose of church and school house until the year 1840 whon it was torn down and the materials sold for $12.00 to Joseph Palmer to be used in the construction of a barn for his son John on the farm now owned by Thornton Hess. The congregation from this time worshipped in tho school house until 1871, whon a now frame church building was erect ed at a cost of $000. In 187- the congregation known as the Fairviow Baptist Society wa9 formed. The church lot was deeded to the Society by Job Morgret and Rav. Thomas Rose was the first pastor. In 1903 this building was re modeled, and to day presents a very neat appearance. There is no local church or BUR ST CABINS. The Presbyterian church at this place is undergoing exten sive repairs and services cannot be held therein for several weeks. J. U. Peterson, one of our load ing merchants, has almost com pleted building a wire fence around his premises, which not only serves against intrusion but beautihes the town. We hope toauy will follow Mr. Peterson's example. Linemen are now engaged in stringing wire on the new tele Phone line wnich runs from this place to Fort Littleton. Wilbur Fraker's sale near this P'ace last Thursday was largely attended, and it is reported that fie had a good sale. Mr. Fraker intends moving into town. The farmers of this section have begun their spring plowing. T. J. Comerer of McConnells Jrg was in attendance at W. B. taker's sale last week. , Quite a number of our citizens Church, M eeumoue. ganzation, probably, on account of the nearness of Sideling Hill and Tonoloway churches. About this time, the land along tho road leading into the place was laid off in building lots, sev eral new buildings were erected, and the village took on quite a boom. In fact, the residents of the placo thought their town sufficiently developed to warrant a christening, and many were tho names suggested. "Fairview" was a name that met with much favor until it was discovered that Pennsylvania already had a post oflico by that name. It romaincd for the late Daniel Bishop, a well known wit, to give it a name. Ho was present one day when the matter of a name was being warmly discussed, and said in his drawling way, "You'd better call it Needmore; for it needs mora town worse than it needs a name." "Needmore town" struck a popular chord, and from that time it went down on the map Ncedmoro, dropping the "town'' part of the word. The first store in the village was conducted by Job Hart in 1S70. In 1871, Mr. Hart sold tho store to Mr. Abimaaz Runyan, and in 1872, a post office was es tablished with Ahimaaz Runyan as post master. Mr. Runyan continued in the mercantile busi ness in that place for more than forty years, and is still a resident of the village. At this time (1911) the village contains about twenty buildings including 2 general stores, school house, public hall, church, black smithand wheel-wright shops, grist mill, haudlo factory, marble works, &c. There are two clergymen Elder Funk, of the Baptist, and Rev. Powers, of tho Christian, demom niations and two physi cians. Thero are in process of con struction modern dwelling houses, which, with good tele phone connections with distant points, and improved mail facili ties, lend to the placo, an air of substantial importauco. attended court last week. The Pole Inspector of theWest em Union Telegraph line passed through town last week marking m my poles which are to bo re placed by new ones. Blaine Mathias who had been woi king at the carpenter trade in Illinois is at home. Omar Hor ton is talking of g) ing to Colorado. Rev. Chambers the new M. E. minister, appointed by confer ence to this place is expected to take up duties in a few days. Easton Stinson has moved to the Lauthers farm near this place Mr. Lauthers having removed to a farm near PleasautUall, Frank lin county. A. V. Kelly has returned home having spent the winter with his daughter, Mrs. Roddy, near liar risburg. Miss Ida Cowan has returned home from a visit to liar risburg. Harry Miller, who is employed by the Silica Brick Works in Mount Union, was homo Lover Sunday. Birthday Surprise. A number oi relatives and friends spent Tuesday evening of last week very pleasantly in the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. K. Nesbittin tho Cove. The occa sion was the celebration of their daughter Jeanette's eleventh birthday anniversary. In order that the surprise should bo com plete, it had been arranged that Jeanette should return home from visiting a neighbor just at tho proper time. When she came into the house, she found a merry company, und tho first thing on the program was an earpulling match, which, as is always the case more fun for the puller than for tho pull ee. Well Ov'ery body had a royal good time, re freshments were served, games played, and before they knew it tho clock warned the visitors that it was time to go home Jeanette got a nice lot of presents. Those who were thero were Mr. and Nirs. Albert Ncsbit and daugh ters Cora and Jeanette; Marv and Uhoda Kendall, Myrtle Stout eagle, Bossie and Katherino Nes bit, Mamie and Olive Mellott, Lula Bishop, Mary Unger; Flor ence, Ada, and Nellie Crouse; Grate Shimer; Jane and Ada Rhodes; Virginia, Rebecca, and Bertha Tritlc; Thelma Glazier; Mary Tritlc, Mrs. Wm. Cooper and daughter Ruth; Cam Mellott, Thurman Nesbit, John Bishop, Hayes and George Richards, Norman and Herbert Cooper, Russell and Kenneth Glazier, Walter Peck, Harvey and Clar ence Nesbit, Charles Kuable, Lewis Crouse and sons, Harvey, Merviue, and Luther. Recent Weddings. Raicku Laidk;. A marriage occurred at the M. E. parsonage in Huntingdon Wednesday March 13th in which two well known Fulton county people were the principals. The groom is George Raker, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Raker of near Dane and tho bride, Miss Ger trude L-iidig, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Laidig of Dudley, formerly residents of and at tho present timo owning a farm ou the State Road in Taylor town ship. The bride aud groom are most estimable young people, and The News extends hoarty congratulations. Tuuax Deshong. Shorman Truax, son of J. M. Truax, of Brush Creek township, and Miss Mary Deshong, of Bethel township, were united in marriago at the Christiau church in Belfast township, on the 12th inst. They are worthy young people aud have tho best wishes of all. M ELLOTT FEAGLEY. Ranard Mellott of Belfast township, and Miss Annie Jau'o Feagloy of Ayr, were united in marriago at the Presbytorian manse in McConnollsburg on Wednesday afternoou of last week by Rev. John M. Diehl. This worthy couple will make their home in Belfast township, and start out in their wedded life with tho hearty wishes of a host of friends. Kicked to Death By Horse. While driving from her home atLemasters to Mercersburglast Saturday, Mrs. Jacob Ueckman aged 73 years, met with an acci dent which caused her death in stantly. She was accompanied by hor son. While driving along the road, the horse became un manageable, kicked over the dash board of the vehicle and struck Mrs. Heckmau in the breast dnectlyover the heart, killing her instantly. What started tho horse to kicking is not knowu. In addressing the fruit growers of Bucks county, Dr. Surface, state zoologist, said he was con tent to let the other fellow get the small profits from milk, hay, butler aud eggs if he could raise and sell tho fruit RECORD OF DEATHS. Persons Well Known to Many of Our Readers, Who Have Answered Final Summons. ALL SEASONS ARE THINE, 0 DEATH. PlTTMAN. William H. Pittman died at his homo in Thompson township at 3 o'clock, last Saturday morning. Funeral Sunday afternoon, the services being conducted by his brother in law, Rov. John II. Barney, of Clearville, Bedford county: aud interment was made in the cemetery at tho Damascus church on Timber Ridge. Mr. Pittman was apparently in tho very prime of health until the winter of liiOli, when he contract ed pneumonia, from which he never fully recovered, it leaving him with diabetes; but the im mediate causo of his death was cancer of the bone in tho lower jaw, and for more than a week beforo his death his sufferings were intense The deceased was a man of many sterling qualities usefu in the community, and loved by a large circle of friends. He was elected sheriff of this county in 18(59, and made a very efficient aud popular officer. During his earlier life he trav eled over much ot the United States, spending two years in Iowa, Indian Territory, and Mex ico. In 1889, he went to the state of Washington, took up a homestead near Lind, in that state, and staid thore four years. He then sold out his holdings in that state, and returned to his native county, purchased tho property long owned by his father m law, John Hess, and resided upon it tho re mainder of his lifo. The deceased was a son of Matthew and Louise Deshong Pittman. About twenty-fivo years ago, ho was married to Miss Ella daughter of tho Jato John Hess, who with five children namely, Claudo, Lee, Mac, Harry and Olive Gaynell, survive. Ho has two brothers living Dr. Joseph J.j of Charles Town, W. Va., and John M., of this county; aud two sistors Mrs. B. R. Simpson and Mrs. Scott Johnson both of Thompson township, The large concourse of friouds that followed his remains to thoir last resting place attest tho es toem in which he was held. Peck. James Monroe Peck died at his home in Belfast township, on the 20th day of February, 1911, nged 73 years and 10 days. His remains were laid to rest in the little cemetery at Antioch Chris tian church in Thompson town ship. He is survived by his wife and two children, Army at home; and Annie, wife of W. H. Holhns head, Milton, Oregon. Tho deceased was a son of Henry C. Peck, and was tho youngest of a family of ten chil drenthe late John II. Peck, of Ayr township, being the oldest of that family. The names of the others all of whom are now dead, were, Jacob, William, Peter, Job, Annie, Elizabeth, Isaac aud Moses. James was born in Thompson township, and spent his entire life within a radius of a few miles from the place of his birth. He was a good, quiet, inoffensive citizen and enjoyed tho esteem of all who knew him. Keulin. Herbert Lawrence Kerhn died at the home of his father, John M. Kerlin, near Knobsvillo, Mon day, March 20, 1911, aged 24 years and 19 days. The funeral took place on the following Wed nesday, and interment was made in the cemetery at the Knobsville M. E. church, Rev. Henry Wolf conducting tho services. Herbert had pneumonia, and was sick only about a week. Everything was done for him that could be done, but the grasp of the dread diseaso could not bo broken. "Herbie as he was familiarly known, had a host of sympathiz ing frionds, which fact manifest' ed itself in the unusually large attendance at the funeral, and by the serious and emotional atten tion which prevailed during tho services. Ho leaves to mourn their loss his father, two brothers Cloyd, of knobsville and William J. at home, and two sisters, Chessie A., wifo of Milton U. Shadlo, of Saltillo, and Bessie, wifo of Geo. Glunt, of Dublin towuship. "W." P. S. The family desires through the medium of the News to thank the many friends and neighbors for their kind help and sympathy so freely rendered dur ing the sickness and funeral of tho deceased. "W." Ceevengeu. Jacob Clevenger, a veteran of tho Civil War, died at his home at Jugtown in Ayr township, last Sunday ugod 0(5 yoars, 2 months, andO days. The funeral took place yesterday and interment was made in Union Cemetery. Mr. Clevenger had been in de clining health for some time tho result of senile dementia. He is survived by his wife, Lucinda, who was a daughter ol "Shorty" John Uarr, of the Cor ner, and by tho following chil dren, namely, Lewis and Daniel; Elizabeth, wife of Linn Alexan der; Daisy, wife of William Seid ers; Rhoda, wife of Harvey Seville; Ella, wife of William lvuhn all of whom live in this county, and Minerva, wife of Elam Walker, residing in Mer- corsburg. Ho has two brothers and and one half-sister living; Adam at Cito; John, m the lower end of the County, and Salho Dugan, aged 90, at Big Pool, Md. Ja?ob was a member of Com pany F, 5Gth Ponna. Regiment, and was a comrade of our towns man John R. Fox. He was wounded at tho battle of Hatchers Run and mustered out at the closo of the War. Jacob's father sent him out to the woods one day in the latter part of tho sum mer of 1804 to cut a load of wood. Jacob got the army fever while out in tho woods, struck his axe into a log, and went over the mountain and into the army, lie usod to say in speaking of it, that he supposed the wood was not cut yet. Ramsey. At the advanced age of 85 years and 5 days, Mrs. Isabella Ramsey died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Robert C. Bratton, near Dublin Mills on Tuesday of last week. The funeral took place ou Thursday, the services being con ducted by her pastor, Rev. L. W. McGarvey, of the Methodist Episcopal church, and interment was made in the cemotory at Clear Ridge. In 1834 she was united in mar riage with Conrad Ramsey; and to this union two children were born, both of whom are still liv ing, namely, Mrs. Robert C. Bratton, and Mrs. Geo. W. Ste vensthe latter residing at Car lisle. For many years they lived near Fort Littleton, but moved to Clear Ridge, where the husband died in, 1870. For more than threescore years, Mrs. Ramsey was a con sistent member of the M. E. church, and in her latter days, recalled with pleasure how she used to walk three miles to at tend class meeting; and shortly before her death talked to her pastor about having attended several conferences. Peck. Anna, wife of Riley Peck of this place, died Tuesday after noon, aged G3 years, 9 months, and 17 days. The funeral will take place this afternoon at 1 o' clock, and Interment will be made in Union cemetery. Mrs. Peck was a daughter of the late Philip Snyder who in. Bedford County Dry. Bedford connty is now without a single licensed hotel or saloon. Ot the two associate judges, one of them is an out-and-out anti saloon man, and votes against every application that comes down the pike. The other asso ciate is just as firmly of the opin ion that every man that asks for a license ought to have it, and he votes as he thinks. The PreBi dent Judge is not in sympathy with the liquor business, and un less a man comes before him with a mighty clean sheet, he gets negative vote from the President Judije. Thousands of citizens of Bedford county signed remoust ranees against the granting of licenses, and sent witnesses into court to show that those who had licenses last year violatod tho law in every case; hence, at tho first sitting of the court, Associato Judge Huff voted against every application; Associate Brice vatod for every application, and Presi dent Judge Woods having tho casting vote, voted with Huff in every case except that of the Bedford Springs, which is open but three or fcur months during the year, and who agreed not to soli liquor to any porson outsido tho guests of their own hotel. tew days later, Associate Judge Brice arrived at tho conclusion that if every ono else should bo turned down, tho Springs had might as weil take its medicine with tho rest, and he changed his voto. Had the Bod fore: Springs been quick enough, and taken out their licenso at once, after the first sitting of the Court, Judge Brice could uot have af fected it by changing his mind. From this it may readily see that if licenses are to bo assured to applicants, it is necessary that the liquor men must see to it that no Associate Judges are put on the bench that will voto against tho granting of licenses. Recent Real Estate Transfers. Geo. A. Harris, Agent last week sold a farm along Pattersons Run Licking Creek township, contain ing 220 acres of which 150 is ex cellcnt timber to C. R. Spangler of McConnellsburg, Pa., on pri vate terms. This tract was own ed by Gelnett Brothers of Mid- dleburg, Pa., and was purchased by them through Agent Harris about four years ago. The Mary E. McCoy tract of 438 acres timoer land in Dublin township adjoining the Hunting' don County line was sold last Sat urday by Geo. A. Harris to Clark McGovern and D. W. Gross of McConnellsburg on private terms This is said to bo a fine tract of timber, and has also fine stone quarries on it. The title to two lots in Huston town were transferred Monday from A. C. Sipos to John lloury for $78.00. A small tract of land near Gem, Pa., and owned by Mrs. Annie Mellott, was sold Saturday to James Pott McKoe, on private terms. 100 acres owned by George Fittery, Belfast township, was transferred Saturday to Charles Garland. Mrs. Goo. A. Harris was called to Hancock last Saturday, on ac count of the illness of her father, George W. McKibbin. migrated from Germany about seventy-seven years ago, and reared a family of twelve children of whom but ono now survives: David, of Peoria, 111. About thirty-five years ago, the deceased was married to Riley Peck who survives her. To this union one child survives, namely, Dora, wife of Mr. Clyde Olt, now residing in Tod town ship. Mrs. Peck was a consistent member cf the German Baptist church, and a good wife and neighbor. The cause of her death was a combination of dis eases from which she had been a sufferer for several months. 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 W. J. Schidleman, of Knobs ville, was in town on Saturday. II. II. Uertzler, Esq., of Burnt Cabins, was a town visitor Sat urday. J. B. Sipes. of Ilarrisonville, was a County Seat visitor oa Friday. G. J. Mellott and wife, of Web ster Mills, were town visitors on Saturday. ' Rov. John Mellott, of Pleasant Ridge was seen on our streets on Friday last. Saml. Reese and wife, of Burnt Cabins, wero registered at tho City Uotol last Saturday. Miss Lydia Martin of Darling Statiou, Pa., is visiting her par ents, Mr. and Mrs. C. Martin in tho Covo. Mr. and Mrs. CoDrad Glazier and daughter Thelma, spent a day recently in tho homo of Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Washabaugh. Mrs. Nicholas II. Rocttgor of this placo went over to Chambers burg, Monday morning to visit her daughter Ruth and other rt latives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. J. Pott McKco and their daughter Floreuco spent a few hours in town last Saturday. Pott has everything in readiness to burn a limekiln this spring, and hmo is what tells ou land in his township. Mr. aud Mrs. II. A. Wiblo and their children Merrill, Hiram, Milford and Paul of Springfield, Huntingdon county wero visitors over Sunday in the home of Mrs. Wible's parents, Mr. and Mrs. v Zac Vallauco in Tod township. Roy C. Olt, who had boeu spend ing the winter in tin homo of his parents, John Ott and wife, Tod township, left Monday for Iowa, whero ho expects to spend tho summer on a farm. Roy was out there last summer and knows what ho is taking hold of. Resolutions. Whereas, It is customary when people die, or remove from the community to say a lot of good things about them; and Whereas. Tho District Presi dent of tho Central Pennsylvania Conference has seen fit to remove from our midst our esteemed brother, Rov. C. W. Bryner, and transplant him into a field higher up the State; and Whereas, His walk and con versation, while pastor of the M. E. church in this placo during the last four years, has been such as to win for him the good will and esteem of every ono, irro spective of religious creed or do nomination; therefore, be it Resolved, That we commend him to the good pcoplo of Central ia, Pa., where he has been sent to labor, aud assure them that he will do to tie to. Whilo unpre tentious, he is a man of more than ordinary ability in the pul- pil faithful, fearless, and yet tactful; and if his congregation stand by him as did Aaron and Uur with Moses at the battlo with Amalek, they will never have rea son to regret the day Mr. Bryner came into their city. Real Estate Sales. Frank Mason, Agent, sold Jas. McKee's Belfast township farm to Roy Palmer for $13S5. Roy will move onto it April 1st. Mc- !vee has rented from Nitche, and will continue to farm another1 year m Taylor township. Nathan Hill's 34-acre Bethel township farm has been trans- erred to R. L. Lucas, and his Blankney farm, to Harry Barn hart Three Feidman lots of "West McConnellsburg" have been sold to John A.Klewisch, of Pittsburg, for $000 the last not sold by Mason, '
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