THE FULTON COUNTY NEWS, McCONNELLSBURG, PA. MARKET REPORT. CORRECTED EVERY WEDNESDAY. Th grain market r taken from the Cham perxburK dully nwipiiM-ri. The provlmon orient re Uone tbut ubtula In MoCounells Durg. GRAIN Wheat PS Now wheat fcSH Bran 1.35 Corn 75 Oats 45 Rye 63 PROVISIONS Ham per lb 10 Shoulder 14 Bacon, Sides per lb 12 Potatoes, per bushel '5 Butter, Creamery 35 Butter, Country 25 Eggs, per dozen 30 Lard, per lb 1' Live Calves, per lb 9 Chickens, per lb 10 Trespass notices at the News office, 5 cents each, or six for 25 cents. Sent by mail when cash or stamps accompany order. It is being freely predicted, by those who are watching the trend of affairs, that eggs will sell for a dollar a dozen, inside of three years. They reached 85 cents in New York this winter. HIDES. Prank B. Sipes pays t&e highest market price for beef hides at faeir butcher Slop m McConnellsburg, also bighost price paid for calf skins sheepskins and tallow. Advertisement. Mrs. John Burke had a nice little dinner for her grandchil dren on New Year's day, namely: Wilmer, Wallace, Willis, Charles, Olive, and Morse. They were much pleased and went home happy with their presents. In giving the market price of apples, Philadelphia papers near ly always name the varieties in the following order, the first be ing highest in price, and prices grading down to the last named: Jonathan, Grimes Golden, Bald win, Greening, Pippin, Twenty ounce. Among those who spent last Friday evening at William E. Ott's, were his son Daniel and wife, his son Russell and brother, Daniel T. Ott, Cora and Edith Knable, and Edgar and Ursa Tritle. The Knable sisters are visiting among their Fulton coun ty friends. W. H. Nesbit informs us that during his term of five years as liurgess, he turned $G2.75 into the Borough treasury as fines and that the highest record for any predecessor was $7.00, and running as low as $1.50 for the whole term. The Burgess is not permitted to retain any part of these fines as a commission, un der penalty of the law. The metallic filing cases for the new vault in the Courthouse ar rived last week and will be put in place very soon. Nearly thir ty large shipping cases were re quired to hold them. They will be a great convenience to the County officials, and will be much safer from fire than wooden shel ving. The old vault was much too small to hold the records and papers of the County's increased business. Reports made to Dr. Joseph Kalbfus of the State Game Com mission, indicate that close to one thousand bucks were shot during the fortnight of the deer season in Pennsylvania. The reports in hand cover many districts not or dinarilly heard from at this ear ly date, and Dr. Kalbfus says that his original estimate of 800 bucks was too small. He also says that fewer does were shot than last year. Besides the num ber of bucks, rabbits, squirrels, etc., killed during the hunting season, fifteen hunters lost their lives and fifty were badly injur ed. X The famous story of "Ten Nights in a Brroom" as illustra ted last Saturday evening by Mr. M. F. Black by means of moving pictures, in the Court House was well attended, considering the inclemency of the weather that evening. The only unfortunate occurrenceVas the mixing of the reels. As the intention of the entertainment was to illustrate the antics of an intoxicated per son, these "reels" of the reel were no more tnan the real reels of the subjects; anyhow, it was not the fault of the management that the reels were not number ed properly, and that the sorrow' ful story of the drunkard's fam 1 ily was not brought home more forcibly to the audience. FORGING AHEAD. Fulton County Bamk Pajs Second Divi dend and Adds a Handsome Sum To Its Surplus. At the close of the second year's business, January 5, 1914, a cash dividend of $3,000.00 was declar ed by the officers of the Fulton County Bank, and it is now be ing paid to the Stockholders. This is 6 per cent, on the Capital Stock. In addition to this, the sum of $5,000.00 was set over to the Surplus fund. This is a splendid showing for the second year, most gratifying to the friends of this institution, and a proof of a careful, conservative management, Sale Register. Thursday, February 26, G ,K. Nelson and James H. Kendall will sell at the residence of the former, 2J miles south of McCon oellsburg, horses, cattle, bogs, farming implements, corn, bay, etc. Sale begins at 10 o'clock. J. J. Harris, auctioneer. Wednesday, March 4, C. B. teller, having purchased the Stevens mill, and intending to quit farming, will sell at bis resi dence on the Secrist farm 2J miles south of McConnellsburg, horses, cattle, farming imple ments, hay, household goods etc. Sale begins at 10 o'clock. Credit 9 months. J. J. Harris, auction eer. Tuesday, March 10, 1914. Daniel Fix, intending to remove from the County, will sell at his residence on the Samuel B. Oyl- er farm in Tod township, horses, cattle, farm implements, corn, hay, &c, Sale will begin at 10 o'cloclr, a. m. A. L. Wible, auc tioneer. Wednesday, March 11, L. W. Funk having leased his farm and will give bis entire attention to the piano and organ business, will sell at bis residence in Beltast township one mile east of Need more, horses, cattle, hogs, farm ing implements, &c. Sale begins at 10 o'clock. Credit 9 months J. J. Harris, auctioneer. Thursday, March 12, George C. Mellott will sell at his resi dence one half mile south of Web ster Mills, horses, cattle, hogs, farming implements, bay, gram, &c. Sale begins at 10 o'clock. Credit 9 months. J. J, Harris, auctioneer. i Buildings Crushed by Snow. The recent heavy fall of snow played havoc with many build ings in the northern part of the county. The bank barn belong ing to Wm. Naugle, in Tod town ship, was crushed. A large, frame stable owned by BertKer- lin, Knobsville, met same fate. An unoccupied dwelling belong ing to John A. Long, and the large bank barn belonging to Scott Hershey, both in Dublin township, were completely de molished. The wagonshed on the King Mellott farm, above Harrisonville, was also crushed. The snow on Sideling Hill was fully two feet deep, and mail was delayed for one day. Notice to the Members of "The Fulton County Mutual Fire Insurance Co." There will be a meeting of the FultonCounty Mutual Fire Insur ance Company on the second Tuesday of January, being the 13th day, in the P. O. S- of A. Hall at Need more, Pa , at 10 o' clock, a. m., for the purpose of t lecting officers for the year 1914; also, to transact any other busi ness brought before them. A. P. Garland, 12-19-3. Sec. Notice to Shareholders. The regular annual meeting of the shareholders of the First Na tional Bank, of McConnellsburg, Pa. for the election of directors for the ensuing year, will be held in the Banking Rooms on Tues day, January 13. 1914, between the hours of 12 o'clock, noon and 2 o'clock, p. m. Merrill W. Nace, 12-4-6t. Cashier. Reformed Church. Holy Communion will be ob served in St Paul's Reformed Church, next Sunday morning at 10:30. Preparatory Services Sat urday afternoon at 2:30 and Sun day School next Sabbath morn ing at 9:15. , Pruning Dormant Trees. State Zoologist, H. A. Surface, receives many requests for infor mation concerning pruning, and gives the following advice: Trees can be pruned at any time of year, but severe pruning, should be done when the trees are dormant. A rule that can be taken as fundamental it to prune when the trees are in leaf to check further growth, and prune when they are leafless to promote more growth. In pruning, all dead and decay ing limbs should be cut away, and those limbs which are inter fering or overlapping and inter twining should be cut out Those which are diseased with canker knots, black knot and similar pests should be cut out and promptly burned; while those which have died by blight should especially be gathered and burn ed. It is not necessary to gather and burn branches which are in fested with San Jose scale or oth er scale insects, as these pests will die soon after the limbs are cut off, and will not spread to the trees from fallen limbs. The operator should not hesi tate to cut out the tops of tall trees and bring th?m down. The pruning should be directed to ward opening the centre of the tree top. Trees should be prun ed now to make them low-headed and spreading. Central upright stems that seem to rise like the trunk of a pine tree should be cut out of fruit trees, to get them as low as possible. When it comes to a choice be tween low branches and higher branches, the lower ones should be saved. The short twigs or fruit spurs on the branches, and many of the water sprouts should be saved to bear fruit instead of cleaning them all off, and thus ridding the tree of much of its fruit-bearing area. Persons interested in pruning should attend the demonstrations being given in all of the counties of Pennsylvania by the demon strators of the Division of Zoo logy, of the Department of Agri culture. There the work is done correctly. The demon strat o r s show how to prune limbs without splitting them, and how to paint stubs to prevent decay which would result in holes in the trees. My the Difference? Mexico is as old, in point of settlement as the United States. In the United States we find very few who cannot read and write, or who are so ignorant that they are a menace to constitutional government Of Mexico it is said that but one in ten of the popu lation can read, or is suffi ciently civilized to be trusted with the protection of other men's lives and property. Why this difference on American soil. Both nations have virtually the same form of government Both nations, had they chosen, were open at their birth, to equally good advantages. The intellects of the founders were, no doubt,' of equal calibre. What, then, made one of them the most intel ligent nation on earth, and the other, with few exceptions, the lowest? We cannot lay the blame on the climate, for Mexico, to any great extent, is not, a torrid land The high altitude of most of it gives it a fine climate. The two nations differ only in religion. This country was founded on the principle that every man should be permitted to worship God ac cording to the dictates of his own conscience, and he chose Protes tantism. Although priest-ridden peoples did most of the early ex ploring and missionary work a mong the Indian natives, their power to hold the country was soon wrested from them by the superiority of the Protestant faith. On the other hand Mexico chose to remain under the sway of a religion that cannot succeed except by keeping the masses in ignorance and bondage to the priests. To the Protestant Churches of the United States, and their off spring, the free school system, is due all the credit for making the difference between the civiliza tion of the United States and Mexico. All power to the hands that are upholding that religion, and may its remaining foe, the rum traffic, speedily receive its death blow. Mrs. E. R. McClain entertained a few friends at asocial, Monday evening. v FACTS AND FICTION. Experiences of McConnellsburg Citizens Are Easily Proven to be Facts. The most superficial investiga tion will prove that the following statement from a resident of Mc Connellsburg is true. -Read ii and compare evidence from Mc Connellsburg people with testi mony of strangers living so far away you cannot investigate the facts of the case.' Many more citizens of McConnellsburg en dorse Doan's Kidney Pills. Riley Peck, shoemaker, Pleas ant' St, McConnellsburg, Pa., says: "Some years ago I wa3 troubled with my kidneys and soreness in my back. I was diz zy at times and it affected my eyes. I bad to get up often at night on account of the kidney secretions. I was tired out when I got up, and I didn't feel like doing any work. I had a doctor at the tune, but he only gave me a little relief. A friend insisted upon me taking Doan's Kidney -Pills, as he was cured by them. I got two boxes at Trout's Drug Store, and found great relief at once. 1 have never had any se vere symptoms of kidney trouble since." Price 50c, at all dealers. Don't simply ask lor a kidney remedy get Doan's Kidney Pills the same that Mr. Peck had Fos ter Milburn Co., Proprietors, Buffalo, N. Y. Advertisement. Thanks. With the New Year comes the recollection that during the past year, many have passed to the Great Beyond some of whom were our intimate associates; but through the mercies of a loving Heavenly Father we are spared to enter upon another vear. To that unknown friend, who never fails to send me a dollar on Christ mas Day, I extend grateful thanks. To the good old friend at Pleasant Grove, who person ally handed me a dollar with which to "buy candy" I am thankful, but hope he does not wish me to buy and eat a whole dollar's worth. To all the many kind friends who so liberally re membered me during the recent holidays, I return sincere thanks. A. G. B. Powers. "Where Nature Slips a Cog." "Why should one man be a grotesque dwarf and another an Apollo, one a midget and another a giant, one an idot and another a Darwin; in short, why should different men, sometimes broth ers, raised in the same environ ments from birth, be opposites, in a physical, mental, and even moral sense? It is because of a half a dozen insignificant ap pearing little .glands, from the thickness and length of a thumb to the size of the head of a pin." This is the way Dr. Bowers be gins his next medical article, "Where Natrre Slips a Cog," in "The Philadelphia Press" of Sun day, January 11. Local Institute. The fifth local instituteof Union township wa3 held at Center last Friday evening, January 2nd. The following questions were discussed: 1. School Hygiene; 2 Geography, How taught? Teach ers present from Union were: Jessie Hoopcngardner, Mary Mc Kibbin, Gilbert B. Mellott, and O. H. Lashley; Ada Lehman of Bedford county, and Jessie Gein ger, of Hopewell, N. J. An ex cellent programme was rendered in such a manner tr at speaks well for both teacher and pupils. Next institute to be held at Fair view. O. H. Lashley, Acting Secretary. Public Sale. Saturday, January 24, 1914. lntendiug to retire from busi cess, I will offer at public salo at my coach shop in Morcersburg, Pa., all my stock of 3 Buggies, 0 Spring Wagons, 2 Surreys, 2 Portland Cutters, Basket Sleigh, Stick Wagon, Supplies, Tools, &c , including a good BollCuttcr, Peter Wright Anvil, Tire Shrink er, Coachmaker's Sjwmg Mr chine in good condition, Vise, Bellows, Drill, Hay Knife, Cross cut Saw, Chain Pump, and many other articles. Sale begins at i o'cloclr, p. at. January 2 1th. 18 St. D. S. Stoufper. Warning. The department of Agriculture at Washington sends warning to all who have occasion to buy or handle sacks that contained pota toes shipped to this country from foreign countries. Careful investigation has prov en that several potato diseases, new to this country, may be car ried by bags or sacks that have come in contact with foreign po tatoes. If, for any reason, these sacks must be bought or used, you are cautioned to insist that the dealer guarantee that the sacks have been sterilized. This can be done by boiling them for several hours. There seems to be coniderable trade in these for eign sacks. i ,v Wanted, For Sale, For Rent, Lost, Found, Etc. RATES Ono cent per word for each Insertion. No advertisement accepted lor less than 15 cents. Cash must ao company order. If you want to buy or sell any Real Estate quickly, write Frank Mason, McConnellsburg. (6-29 tf Wanted: an agent in Fulton county for one of the best old line Insurance Companies. J. C. Roberts, Bedford, Pa. 5-1-tf. Ton Sale Remington repeat ing Rifle, .22 caliber, uses all length cartridges short, Jong or long rifle. In good condition: price right. Call at this office. Fok Sale a few copies of Prof. Alva Agee's book on "Crops and Methods for Soil Improve ment." I will close outlast ship ment at 1.00 each, prepaid. J. S. Brattan, News office. For Sale or Rent. About 210 acres of good farm land, 8 room brick house, bank barn, or chard, well watered. Located 7 miles from Everett Inquire of O. G. Akers, 17 W. Main St., Ever ett, Pa. 8t For Sale Seven-room bouse and full lot, stable and other out buildings, situate on south side of Water street, McConnellsburg. Possession first of next April. Inquire of Miss Rose Houpt, Mc Connellsburg, Pa. 12-25-3 For Sale. Two-story Five room house, lot 55 by 220 feet fronting in East Water Street McConnellsburg good stable and other out buildings. Price right and terms reasonable. Agnes Ray, McConnellsburg, Pa, For Sale: 42 acres good farm land U mile northeast of Sharpe postofiice in Thompson township 25 acres cleared, balance in tim ber. House, barn, fruit, place well watered. Call on, or ad dress, Army J. Peck, Sharpe, Pa. 18-2t. For Sale Farm located in Bethel township about 1 mile from State Road at Warfords burg, and -U miles from two railroads at Hancock, Md. 150 acres of well-watered land, prin cipally limestone. Also about 45 acres located at Lashley, Pa., red shale land. For further infor mation, call on or address, James E. Ritz, Warfordsburg. Pa. 1 8 RUNYANS' Optical Dates Fort Loudon Dry Run, Neelyton, Orbisonio, Three Springs, Saltillo. Dudley, New Grenada, Enid, Wells Tannery, Jauuary 5 " 0 II T " 8 a.m. " 8 p.m. " 9 ' io; " 12 a. m. " 12 p. m. "13 Hancock, January 10 p. m and 17 Fulton county points (except McConnellaburp) off from rail road will not be visited again tbU winter. SHERIFF'S SALE. Ily vlrti B of sundry writs of flfirl furliiR to me diiecit'tl. Nsuinir out of ti e Court of Com inoi Rein of r'uliou County. I'n . I have lrvlecl upou unci tuken In rxuuutl n, nrd will x -c In putilo mi e lu front of the Court Hot sk lu the tMirotiKli of MoConnellxbury. l'.l., on Monday, Junimr I'-'. IH nt I o'clock, p. id., the following ilt. eilheil mil e tine, to wit: Atruotnflund xllunto In Thompson town ship, I'm ton uoiintv. I'll . iirijolnliiK Hindu of Moni.'h Mellott. H. Wivhtt' t Wink, i.nint Mrn'Z er. John 1'uwtll und Kdwurd Noudern. oon tiilnlnK l' l ikt more or Uks. Two dwelling home two nulilex und of cr bulk! ink's. Seized upon unci tii-n In pxmitlin ns the proporly of John 11. Flutter, und to be Boll for eush. ALSO: A iiroel of lund mtunte In Ayr town hip, Full on county. I'll., udjolnluK Die borouttli or iMMUoiineliHnurir, inudn or j. w Mrllolf. M. It- ahulT ier. Frank 11 ttlpea, Jurefl I'ittuiiin'H helrt. und 0 I. liriHsliiKcr, oontiiln ItiK four iioriM more or 18h Si'l.rd upon und tuken In execution tho properly of H. A. Uouierei, und to be sold for cash. Sherlrf'n Office, I MoConnellNhurK Ptt. f Deo. 36, 11)13. jas J harms. hi erlff, Wife, Husband your Funds A small portion of your weekly allowance put into a sav ings account will furnish an excellent method for hus banding your funds, and if adversity comes into the home you will be able to offer substantial encourage ment to the husband. , A savings account may be opened with this bank by de positing one dollar or more, and by adding a little each week it will surprise you what can be accomplished. We pay 3 per cent, interest on savings, compounded semi annually. FULTON COUNTY BANK, McConnellsburg, Pa., The Home For Savings. The large sale of Real by George A.. Harris, agent, will take place in front of the Court House, McConnells burg, Pa., Tuesday, January 13th at 1 o'clock p. m. SEE BILLS. 1 Begin The New Year s Aright g h BY OPENING AN ACCOUNT WITH ei The First i National Bank h The Bank that made it possible for you to y receive interest on your savings. MRS. A. F. Big Underselling Store If you want to purchase a Christ mas Gift, we will make it to your ad vantage to come to our store; for we are offering unusual bargains during the holiday season. Our Millinery Stock famous for its good quality, style, and workman ship. Hats, Caps, Velvets, Silks, Belts, Collars, Combs, Barrettes, Hosiery, Handkerchiefs, and Veilings. From now until after the Holidays we will offer goods at reduced prices which will be , our Christ mas Gift to our customers whom we thank for their patronage and wish a merry Christmas. MRS. A. F. LITTLE. FULTON COUNTY NEWS is the people's paper. $1.00 a Year in Advance. 0 Estate LITTLE'S
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