niton VOLUME 13 McCONNELLSlSURG, PA., NOVEMBER 1G, 1911. NUMBER 9 REBECCA TRUAX HUMBERT cd on Wednesday of Last Week. Be' longed to One of Fulton County's Oldest Families. AGED ALMOST EIGHTY-FIVE YEARS. Mrs. Rebecca Truax Humbert, widow of the late Thomas Hum bert, died at the old Humbert homestead in the southern eud of Ayr township on Wednesday of last week, aged almost eighty tive years. Mrs. Truax was born in Thompson township, and was married to Thomas Humbert about fifty-eight years ago. She is survived by the following chil dren: George W., residing in Ayr township; William, residing in North Carolina; Margaret, wife of Calvin Starliper Franklin coun ty; lion. David T., aud Ulysses G. both residing near the old home place. The funeral took place on Fri day, the services being conduct ed by Rev. John Royer of the Methodist Episcopal church, Mc Connellsburg, and interment was made in the cemetery at Damas cus Church in Thompson town ship. Mrs. Humbert was descendant of one of Pulton county's oldest and most highly respected famil ms, and was possessed of those Strong inherent qualities of body and, mind that exerted a potency for good upon all within the ra dius of her influence. Mus W. II. Hann. Atherhome at 991 E. Forty third St., Los Angeles.Cal., Susan B.wife of W.H. Hann, died of Bngbt's disease, on the thirty first day of October, arter having differed greatly for more than six months. The funeral took place November 4th at 2 o'clock, p. m., from the chapel of E. E. Overholzer, corner l'ico and Grand Ave., Rev. Will A. Knigh ton ofliciating Arbor Vitae Re bekah Lodge in charge. In torment was made in the Odd Fellows cemetary. Sons of Veterans, U. S. A. A movement is on foot toestab lish a Camp of the Sons of Vet erans, m McUonnellsburg, and an application to the Division Commander for a charter for the 8ame is about to be made. All male descendants whether through the paternal or maternal line, not less than eighteen years fage, ot soldiers, sailors or ma rines who were regularly mus tered and served honorably m, or who were honorably discharged from the army or navy of the United States during the war of IMU-O:,, and whose ancestor through whom membership is claimed has nover voluntary borne arms against the govern ment of the United States of America are eligible to member ship. A muster feo of $2.00 will be charged each applicant. Kindly confer with Merrill w. Nace at McConnellsburg, Pa. hero the application for mem 8t"P may be signed. The Editor's Dream. C"PM fr0m th White County (Ark) New,. The editor sat in his office 7 all buthim had lied, and he 'shed that every last dead beat m his grave-stone dead. mind then 'wandered far jwaytothetime when he should and his royal editorial soul tiDgt0the8ky-'wheQhe'd m the fields of Paradise and Sn8r, aSPer 8eas' and a11 g glorious would combine "cr s8 L Q hW ho'd' l00k drear k 6 u aarK ancl ha"" "?awn ween his rT D" reh theVw tJ WDen ror w&ter - uo a shout to them: SSh your thirst h q"e that's on your paper." Sub8cnbonh7Niws. , First Monday in January. There has been soraediscussion as to when the terms of the town ship and county officers elected last week begins. Some opinions were expressed that certain town ship officers did not go in until the first Monday of January, but it seems clear that the intent of the amendments to the constitu tion and the schedule, as also of the acts ot Assembly passed to put the new constitutional pro visions into effect, is that all coun ty officers shall begin their terms on the first Monday of January, and that all borough, ward and township officers, including Jus tices of the Peace, shall go into office on tho first Monday of Jan uary, Tnrc News is legally ad vised that the above is tho correct construction, and newly elected officials should be governed ac cordingly. Local Institute. A local institute will bo held at Needmore, Friday evening, No vember 17. Topics for discus sion: 1. Essentials and value of a good school. 2. Arithmetic: How taught to primary grades. 3. Geography: How taught to all grades. All friends of education are in vited. The first local institute of Bel fast township was held at Cedar Lane, Friday evening, October 27th. The meeting was called to order by the teacher, Miss Or- pha Snyder, after which Lester Mellott was elected chairman of the meeting. The topics 1. History: Its im portance and how taught. 2. Duties of teacher, patron and pupil. 3. Little things and their importance, were discussed by the following teachers: Orpha Snyder, Blair Garland, Lester Mellott, Blanche Smith from Bel fast; Jessie Truax of Thompson, and Martin Truax a former teach er of the County who rendered valuable assistance. The literary work rondered by the school rellocted credit to both teacher and pupils. Next institute will be held at Needmore on Friday evening, No vember 17th. All friends of ed ucation invited. Blanche Smith, Secretary. The third local institute of Brush Creek township was held at Oak Grove November 10, 1911. The meeting was called to order by the teacher, Miss Ella Barton, who appointed Mr. Simon Gar land, president, and Miss Kath arine Laidig secretary. The fol lowing questions were well dis cussed: 1 How many and whet branches do you teach to third grade pupils? 2 Importance of phyiscal culture in school; should we teach it; to what extent? 3 Methods of teaching. Some very helpful suggest'uns were made by the teachers present,who were Chester Spade, Ella Bartou and .Katharine Laidig. Ex- teachers Grant Spade and James Garland also gave helpful talks. The litoraty work given by the pupils was excellent and the teacher and pupils deserve much credit. The next institute will be held at Buchanan Dec. 1 1911. Kath arine Laidig, Secretary. Post-Card Shower. Mrs. Jonathan Peck wishes in this manner to thank the many friends who so kindly remember ed her on her forty-seventh birth day by sending her 215 beautiful cards, bearing messages of good wishes and love. She received cards from the following places: Knobsville, Mc Connellsburg, Webster mills, Big Cove Tannery, Sharpe, Warfords burg, Dott, Sidling Hill, Iddo, Needmore, Sipos Mills, Gem, Harrisonville, Andover, Artemas, Johnstown, and Philadelphia, Pa.; Hagerstown, Cumberland, Big Pool, Millstone and Hancock, Md.; Martinsburg, W. Va.; New York- Indianapolis, Ind., and Springfield, 111. STATE ROADS IN SIGHT. Engineer Corps Arrived in Town Mon day Aftconoon and Is Now Work ing on Road to Warfordsburg. Notwithstanding the blizzard ous weather ot tho last few days, the State Highway Commission er is showing his interest in Ful ton county roads by sending an engineer corps into .the County, and the corps is now busy. Ou Monday afternoon, En neer Myers with a gang of six associates arrivqd at the Fulton uouso, and luosday morning tuned up their instruments and started southward. They are working carefully on the road leading from McConuellsburg down through tho Cove oy way of Webster Mills, Needmore, and on to Warfordsburg to connect with the Stato Road leading out from Hancock. Citizens of tho lower end of tho County are making au effort to havo the original route changed so as to pass over the Ridge south of Needinorcaudgodown through Pigeon Cove instead of goit around by Dott. Work will be taken up on the road loading northward from Mc Conuellsburg by tho engineers as soon as the southern road is lo cated. It is said by those who are in a position to know, that it has been definitely settled that tho great State Highway connecting Pitts burg and Philadelphia, will pass through Chambersburg, McCon nellsburg, pnd Bedford. A thousand men are already at work on this road west of Bed ford. Tho worst part of this road, and tho part requiring at tention first, is that across the Allegheny mountains. Then it reasonably follows, that the part ootween Bedford and Fort Lou don will come in for attention next. Another year ought to see every breaker off the road across the mountains, which in itself would be a mighty advance in facilitating travel. Acknowledgment. To the Voters of Fulton County: Wishing to acknowledge my appreciation of tho support of the Domocrats of this county at the primary in making me their nominee, and furthermore thank ing them for tho solid vote at the election, I take this method of conveying my thanks to the Democrats of Fulton county, and also, to my Republican friends who supported me. In accept ing tho offico of Associato Judge, 1 do it with a full understanding of the responsibilities, and assure my fellow citizons that I will do my duty fair and impartially. Wm. B. Stiokus, Warfordsburg, Pa., November 13, 1911. School Reports. Buffalo School, second month ending November 10th. Number of pupils enrolled during mouth: male, 14; female, 13; per cent, of attendance, 91. Those in attendance every 'day during the month are Minnie Lynch, Annie Whitfield, Lyda Barton; Ruth Lynch, Lela Lynch, Laura Simpson, Lulu Simpson, Walter Simpson, Margaret nix son, Merle Akeas, Harold Akcrs, Archie Akers, and Glen McKib ben. Sadie Barton, teacher. Attention, Teachers. -We are sorry to state that only two teachers out of seven in Brush Creek township, attended the institute at Oak Grove School, Friday evening, November 10, 1911. There seoms to bo a lack of interest in local institute work, on the part of some of the teach ers, which ought not to be. It is time that they waken up and get busy along this line. We think that no teacher can afford to miss these institutes. Teach ek. Subscribe for the "News' only, $1.00 a year, MRS. WILSON, DEAD. Leg Was Amputated at Hospital on the Fourth Inst. She Was Not Able to Withstand the Shock. The readers of the News aro already familiar with the story of the accident that befell Mrs. Fannie Kendall Wilson at her home near New Wilmington, Pa., about three month ago, when she was run down in the barnyard by one of tho cattle while assist ing with tho milking; afterwards taken to a hospital and submitted two paiuful operations, in both of which she had the bone lastened together with silvor plates in the hope of saviag tho leg. But tho wound refused to heal, and as a last resort, sho went to the oper ating table on Saturday the fourth instant, and tho log was amputated. On account of her weakened condition sho was not able to withstand the shock and death resulted in a few hours thereafter. Mrs. Wilson was a daugnter of Robert and Mary Porter Kendall and was born in Ayr township about forty years ago Fifteen years ago this mont!., sho was married to Mr. William C. Wilson and from that time until the time of her death, ie sided on a farm near New Wi! mington, Pa. Sho was a member of the Second United Presbyterian Church, of New Wilmington, and was possessed of many beautiful traits of character. Uer pres ence wilt be greatly missed in the church aud in the community in which sho lived. In addition to her mother who lives in McConnellsburg, and her husband, she is .survived by four step-children, Samuel I!., Mrs. Surah McConohay, and Mrs. Ethel Kendall all of New Castle, and Miss Blanche at homo. Sho leaves also these brothers and sisters: Finley J. Keudall, New Wilmington, Roy Kendall, near McConnellsburg; Mabel, wife ot John M. Myers, Mercorsburg, Pa., and Orpha, wife of Benjamin Shiruer, McConnellsburg, and Mrs. Mary Shopo, Now Jersey. The funeral services wero hold in tho hecond i'resbyterian Church,, New Wilmington, on Tuesday afternoon of last week, and interment was made in Fair Oaks cemetery. WATERFALL. W. R. Berkstresser has bceu confiued to the house with a so vere attack of rheumatism dur ing tho past two weeks. Kudisill Limborsou and wife, of Kearney, aro visiting in this community. Isaac Baker and family wero guests in tho home of S. S. Strait last Suuday. M. J. Barnctt has taken a con tract on tho Middle Division of the P. R. R. John Galbraith has purchased the farm well known as the Dr. Hunter farm in Wells Valley, from Samuel Stains for 2,200 00. Isaac McClaiu has entered in to a contract to take from tho stamp and saw a hundred thous and shingles for Jesse O. Mc Claio. John Shaw has moved from Tyroue to the Hershey farm. John Galbraith and wife havo returned to South Fork after a fourteen days' vacation. W. F. Berkstresser left for Ohio, Monday, where he expects to spend several weeks. The People's Register (Chambersburg) says that J. K. Tritle. near Fort Loudon, who has been farming for at least for ty years, expects to abandon the business next spring, his sou Charles of McConnellsburg, com ing over to run the farm. Mr. Tritle is a native of Fulton coun ty, where ho kept the toll gate west of McConnellsburg for thirteen years in addition to farming, lie has boon on tho present place for four years, and win now seen a nine rest, re cisitnrinp a Dublic sale for March 1st when he will sell a large lot of personal property, SUBSTANTIAL MEMORIAL. Heirs Make Gift of Twentv-Hvc Thous and Dollars to Gettysburg College. Gettysburg, Pa., Nov. 10, 1911 Tho wife and children of tho latoP.Il. Glatfolter of Sprin Grove, Pa , havo given $23,000 to Gettysburg College as a memor tai lo mm. Mr. uiatlelter was a trustco of the college for many years beforo his death and liberal supporter of the college. boing the largest single contrt butor towards the building of our magnificent Recitation Hall, ue estaonsned trio great paper mills atSpringGrovo now kuown as the P. H. Glatfelter Paper Co, and was the tnoviug spirit in sev oral other highly successful bus iness enterprises, notable among which is the York Manufacturing Co. of York, Pa. known all over the country for their refriger ating machinery. Mr. Glatfelter was not only a very highly successful business man, he was deeply interested in religious educatioual and social questions. IJeiitg a philanthropist of the highest typo ho gave liberally both of his time and moucy to a wide range of benevolent objects ENID. Mrs. Levi Truax and grand daughter Flo, returned on Sat urday from an extended visit to relatives in Altocna, Juuiata and Bedford. Mr. and Mrs. II. M. Edwards went to Juuiata on the 3rd. Mr Edwards returued ou tho Cth,but his wife remained for a longer visit. Mrs. Cooko Foster and chit dren, of Round Knob, spent some time with relatives in tho valley. Miss. Joan Morton, teacher of No i! schoul held a social at the school houso last Saturday afternoon. The proceeds are to bo devoted to papering and paint ing the walls of tho school room. Sum received $13.75. Mr. A. D. Berkstresser and Bernard went to Saxton Wed nesday evening. Friday after noon Bernard was elected teach er of a school near Saxton. A nice birthday present for Bernard. Miss Mabel Edwards has fin ished a half term at Juniata Col lego, and is at her ho ma at pres ent. J. R. Lockard is tho lucky hunt er around here, he having killed his number of turkeys for the season. Alfred and Dallas Keith, of Al tooua, aro spending a few days with their parents in tho valley. Mrs. Ella Truax and Nell Fost er spont Friday with relatives at tho Tannery. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Anderson spent Thursday with thelatter's parents Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Lock ard. Mrs. Jesso Keith is still very poorly with typhoid fever. Miss Marian Edwards spont Saturday aud Suuday at her home in tho valley. BIO COVE TANNERY. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gordon of Cumberland county, visited Jchn Bain's family a fow days. Elmer Clouscr and wife are happy over the arrival of a dish washer. Ira Diehl and wife and two children Ross 'and Helen were Sunday visitors at Harry Car baugh's. Mrs. Margaret Richards and Miss Emma Richards took sup per at Aaron Morgret's last Sun day evening. Mrs. James Richards and two children Rachel and Don, and her sister Mrs. Everts, were visiting their mother Mrs. Moses Hill, near Hagerstown. Mr. and Mrs. Stille Morgrct, of Shiremanstown, Ta., were visiting their parents, Aaron Morgret aud wife. Trespass notices at tho News office. Five conts each or 0 for a quarter, May be sent by mail Some "Punkins." Mrs. J. W. Deshong, ot Lick ing Creak township, had a putnkin vine in her garden this summer. On account of the dry weather, it was discouraged during the early part of the soason;but after the rains started in, the vine be gan to grow and make up for lost time. It branched out in every direction; and when there was no more room in the garden, it crawled through the fence and started over the fields. When the time came to gather the pumpkins, thirty-two nice ones were found on the vine, to say nothing cf the fact that the vine, haviug grown so fast, had worn outsome of the pumpkins by dragging them around. CLEAR RIDUE. Mrs. Mary Stinson, who had spent several weeks in the home of her son Milton at Broadtop City, returned home recently. William Baker, of Altoona, spont the first week ol the gun ning season with his parents, Calvin Baker and wife at tho Ba uer House. Arthur Kerlin, of the Cove, re cently spent a' few days in this place. C. R. Shore and L. II. Grove have purchased an engine and will saw stove wqpd for our peo pie, and operate a chopping mill Rev. E. H. Swank is holding a series of revival services at Crom well Church. Harry Stinson, who conducted a blacksmith shop here during the summer, has moved back to Kearney. The hideous squeal of the pork. er is a reminder that the butch onng season is here. While chopping wood last Sat urday, Jesse Bloom cut his thumb almost off. He was quickly taken to Hustoutown where Dr. Mo- Gain gave him the necessary sur gical attention. M. A. Shoffner of Saxton, and Iarry N. Henry, of Dudley, came to this place Sunday in Mr. Shoffnor's car, and on Mon day went to McConnolIsburg for the purpose of securing members to establish a camp of tho Loyal Order of Moose at that placo. Mr. and Mrs. Jud Madden and their bright little daughter Mir iam, of Meadow Gap, spent tho week end with Mrs. Madden's parents, Mr, and Mrs. William Grove. William Grove celebrated his Oth birthday last Sunday. We suspect that he is tho oldest res ident of our community. Some of our poople have been attending the revival services at Center, and at Fort Littleton dur ing the past fortnight. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Hocken- berry, of Pitcairn, loft last Wed nesday for their home after a two weeks' visit with tho latter's par ents, Mr. and Mrs. William Grovo. Jacob Winegardner expects to dispose of his store goods at auc tion and retire from the mercan tile business. Ex-CouDty Treasurer John A' Uenry and Luther II. Grove helped to swell the crowd at the County Scat Monday. During his stay hero Clyde Iockonberry killed two wild tur keys. Dr. A. H. Steveus, who, for the purpose of recuperating his health spent a number of weeks with his brother Jim on the farm here, left last week for his west ern home. We are sorry that the Doctor's health has boon on the decline, and hope that the outing that he has had will prove most beneficial to him. Mr. C. J. Hess, who ha9 been milling for James Johnson in the Old Brewer Mill in Thompson township, was in town a few days ago, after having made a trip to Huntingdon county. Mr. less has purchased a big roller mill at Shade Gap, and will take possession of it in the spring. Clyde 19 an excellent miller, and we hope his venture may prove successful in every way, ABOUT PEOPLE YOU KNOW Snapshots at Their Comings and Goings Here for a Vacation, or Away for a Restful Outing. y NAMES OF VISITORS AND VISITED John W. Ewing, of Harrison ville, was m town last Saturday. Miss Mary Lawe, of Knobsville was a shopper m town last Sat urday. David E. Little and wife, at tended tho Dunkard lovo feast at Pleasant Ridgo last Sunday. Miss Jessie CorreH, spent tho week end with her mother Mrs. S. N. Bumgarner, near Need more. - Mrs. William Comerer spent the past week with her daughter Nettie, Mrs. Ralph Hill, at Mer cers burg. Prol. T. Scott Hershey, of Knobsville, was in town last Sat urday assisting to clerk Harvey Clack's sale. Mrs Lottio Over of Bedford, Pa., has been spending the past week among her many McCouu ellsburg friends. Mrs. Mary C. Frakerand Mrs. Baldwin Frakcr, of Fort Little ton, spent last Friday in McCon nellsburg shopping. Bessie Rodcay returned to her home in this placo last week, she had been living in Harris burg for some time. Henry Wishart Mellott, more familiarly known as "Doc" Mel lott, of Knobsville, was at the County Seat on business last Saturday. Mr. John II. Wilt, of Waynes boro, Pa., spont a few davs in the home of his son-in law aud daughter, Burgess and Mrs. W. H. Nesbit. Mr. and Mrs. Seth Mellott spont the timo from Saturday until Monday with the former's mother, Mrs. Rachael Mellott at Pleasatit Pidge. Mrs. Lydia Martin returned to her home in tho Cove last Thu rs- dayovening, after having spent a week very pleasantly in a trip to the eastern part of the Stato. Miss Jennie Woodal, an em ploye in the postoffico at Knobs ville, is spending this week in the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Woodal, Sr., of Ayr township. Mrs. John W. Teck and chil dren Blanche and Ellis, of south I' irst street, wero called to Metal, l rannlin county last Saturday on account of the illness of Mrs. Peck's brother, Samuel Naugle. Mr. William Robison. of Purcoll, Bed 'or d county, accom panied by his undo, CountyAudi tor William Wink, of Belfast township, were early callers at the News Offico. last Saturday morning. Hayes Locke and Ralph -Vaker, of Fort Littleton, called at the News office a few minutes while in town last Thursday. They say that wild turkeys have been plenty in that section and that, at least, eighteen fine speci mens have been taken since the hunting season opened. M. A. Shoffner, of Saxton. and Harry N. Henry, of Dudley, drove into town Monday in Mr. Shoff nor's new Ford Runabout, and remained a day or two. Mr. Shoffner is Deputy Supremo Or ganizer of the Loyal Order of Moose, and the "boys" were hero to awaken an interest in the or der with a view to establishing a camp in this placo. Mr. and Mrs. Jamos G. Kline and son Newton, of Bucks coun ty, Pa., are visiting among their numerous friends and relatives in this county. Several years non t.hotr i-omnv-Ofl In Tronllin county, and after having spent three years there, went to the Eastern Shore, Md., and stayed three years. During the last four years they have lived m Buoks county.
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