THE FULTON COUNTY NEWS, McCONNELLSBURG, FA. "MARKET report. CORRECTED EVERY WEDNESDAY. Th grin markets r taken from the Chum perHburif du ly Dewspupem. the, provision orloet ure lliuxe Una obuln in MoUouuoli. ourv, GRAIN Whoat New whoat Braa Corn Oats Rye PROVISIONS Ham per lb .... Shoulder Bacon, Sides por lh Potatoes, per bushel Butter, Creamery Butter, Country Ekks, per dozon Lard, por tb Live Calves, per lb Chickens, per tb . 03 l.OIi 70 3.") ': It! 11 811 29 24 1(1 11 8 15 Preaching, April 20th, Mount Zion 10 a. m. ; Ebeneazer 7:30 p, m. E. J. Croft, pastor. Sportsmen tell us that not all the wild turkeys starved to death last winter, as they have been heard recently to gobble in sev eral districts. Many a patriotic old Veteran is polishing up his old war mus ' ket as he meditates on the situa tion in Mexico; but this time he will oil it carefully and hang it on the wall again. HIDES. Frank B. Sipes pays the highest market price for beef hides at ttair butcher shop in McConnellsburg, also highest price paid for calf skins sheepskins and tallow. Advertisement. Mr. J. Pott McKee, one of Bel fast township's prosperous farm ers, wa3 in town last Friday, and took home with him a new corn plow. Pott does not believe in waiting until you want to use a thing, and then spend a day go ing after it A recent letter to this office from Mr. Wm. T. Lesher, of Philadelphia, says that shortly af ter he returned from a visit to , this place in January he fell and injured his left arm, from which he has not fully recovered. Then ten days later, he had another fall, knocking out a front tooth and cutting his lower lip which had to be stitched. It seems that prior to this year it has been the custom of brew ers to tax retail liquor dealers live cents a barrel on beer in or der to raise political funds. This year the tax was raised to fifteen cents a barrel, and the retailers will gladly pay it so 'tis said but when they were asked to go down into their jeans and hand over still more of their earnings, they rebelled. We regret very much to learn that Mr. Wm. E. Bair is suffer ing greatly from the effects of the two punctures of his eyeball as reported last week. The pain seems to be in the form of severe headaches which cause loss of sleep and consequent physical ex haustion. Our Saluvia corres pondent reports that Mr. Bair's little son came near being killed by a mare since the accident, and this has added to Mrs. Bair's daily and nightly cares until she too, is sadly in need of rest. Ministers of the Gospel have as much and perhaps more use for automobiles as any other class of men, and we approve of their . owning them whenever that mod em vehicle can be used to advan tage. Two of our town pastors Rev'3 J. L. Grove and R. E. Pet erman are thus equipped to trav el; and Airs. Grundy or some of her relatives, says that another one will likewise be prepared be fore long to go to his different charges, and visit the sick of his congregations. The minister in question says he does not know who started the story, as he did not High School Commencement The Commencement exercises of the senior class of the McCon nellsburg High School will be held in the High School auditor ium Thursday evening, April 30, 1914. In addition to the program pre pared by the members of the class, Prof. J. S. Heiges, of Shipper.sburg will address the graduates. Tickets will be on sale a Trout's Drug Store Wednesday morning at 9:00 o'clock. Admission: Reserved S e ats, 2oc. ; General Admission, 15c. Exercises will begin promptly at 8.00 oclock. Doors . open at 7.15. Summer Normal. The Sum mer Normal for teach ers at McConnellsburg, Pa., wil open Monday, May 11, 1914, at 1.30 p. m. For the advanced section some of the common branches will be eliminated and higher branches substituted, thus giving oppor tunity for those teachers who hold provisional certificates to prepare to pass an examination for professional certificates. This chango will bo made in order to keep pace with the provisions o the Code. Superintendent li. C. Lamber son will assist in the teaching during the entire torm. Tuition: Full term $7.00, less than seven weeks 1 00 per week. Length of term 8 weeks. Lewis Ha was, 4 1G 2t. McConnellsburg, Pa. Sale Register. Friday, April 24, S. D. Mellott, administrators of the estate of J. Alfred Mellott, will sell at the late residence of the decedent, mi.e northwest of Need more, household goods an d farming implements, consisting ot plows harrows, harness, buggy.-wngon cattle, horses, corn, hay, lumber, vc. balebogins at 10 oclock. credit b months, J. J. Harris auc tioneer. Saturday, April 2r, S. B. Wool let desiring to retire from the hotel business, will sell at the Washington House, McConnells burg, a large lot of household- goods and hotel furnishings con stating of bedroom furniture, parlor furniture, carpets, stwes, chairs, cupboards, dishes, &c. Sale begins at 10 o'clock sharp, Credit 0 months. A. L. Wible, auctioneer. Thursday, April 30, Jacob Sharpe intending to remove from the County will sell at his resi dence, 3 miles north of Knobs- ville, horses, cattle, hogs, farm ing implements, turkeys chick ens, geese, ducks, household goods, &c. Sale begins at 10 o' clock. J. J. Harris, auctioneer. Credit 6 months. Saturday, May 2, Mrs. Sarah Fisher will sell at her residence on east Water street, all her household goods. Sale to begin at 1 o'clock. BRUSH CRHbK. Mr. and Mrs. John Mellott, of Gapsville, spent Sunday with the latter's brother and sister Bruce and Sadie Barton. Percy Kirk, of Warfordsburg, is spending a few days in the home of his sister Mrs. George Lodge. Mrs. John Lucas and daughter Sara, of Everett, is spending a few days with her parents Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Barton. Miss Sadie Barton spent a day last week in the home of Adam Mellott at Gapsville. Grant F. Spade and Miss Olive Hixson spent Sunday in the home of J. N. Hixson. Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Barton and daughter Gwen, and Mrs. John Lucas and daughter Sara, spent bunday in the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. N. Barton. Miss Clara Whitfield is visiting her sister Mrs. George Wigheld at Ashcom. Subscribe for the News. No Substitutes RETURN to the grocer all sub stitutes sent you for Royal Bak ing Powder. There is no sub stitute for ROYAL. Royal is a pure, cream of tartar baking powder, and healthful. Powders offered as sub stitutes are made from alum. Harvest time will soon be here; are you ready for it? During the early spring months when you are rushed getting your corn and potatoes planted you are liable to forget. all about what you will need for cutting wheat and hay. If you need repairs for Mower or Binder, or Hay Hake, now is the time to let us have your order. Then you will be ready when harvest comes on. If you need a Binder or Mower, or Hay Rake, now is the time to see us. We buy a Solid Carload of Harvesting Machinery and by placing your order early and have same arrive on this car you save money, freight, and get your machin ery early. We are Agent for Deering, McCormick, Piano, Milwaukee, and Champion Machinery, so can give you just what you want. Weber Road Wagon Best ironed wagon on earth. KING OF ALL Who ever heard of a road wagon with fifth wheel and swivel coupling pole, riveted rims. The Weber has dor. ens of little things on it that no other wagon has. Come in and look it over. Harrews GO tooth spike tooth ' $9.00 to ( 10 00 15 tooth ruaner bar- row $14 00 13 tooth wheel harrow $13 00 to $15.00 10 tooth wood frame harrow $0.00 18 tooth wood frame harrow $10.00 Single, double & triple shov el plows 5-tootb, plain & lever cultivators Gale Double Row Corn Planter Edge drop with fertilizer at tachment $38 00 E'lgo drop without fertiliser attachment $28 00 Single Row Corn Planter Single row with fertilizer at tachment $12 50 Single row with fertilizer at tachment $13.50 Gale Riding Plows 0 shovel, spring hoe, bal anced frame $28 00 Buggies and Harness OVER Sixty buggies and wagons to select from Prices from $55 00 to $75 00 Oliver Riding Plows 0 shovel, spring hoe $30.0 8 shovel, spring hoe $32.00 Patton Walking Plows Tongueless cultivator $15 00 to $17.00 Syracuse Plows Syracuse walking plows $10.00, $12.00 Oliver walking plows $10.00, $12 (X) Gale walking plows $10.00 to $12 00 Oliver & Syracuse hillside plows $9 00 to $10 00 Harness and Work Gears Harness $12 00 to $20.00 Work Gotfrs $5.75 to $40 00 Lehigh Portland Cement Always remember when in the market for Cement that Lehigh is the best. Thanking you for past favors and soliciting a continuance of same, we are, YOURS FOR BUSINESS. CHAS. HUSTON &. Three Springs, Pa. BRO Tribute of -Respect At a meeting of the Christian Endeavor Society, of Antioch church, April 12, 1914, the follow ing resolutions were passod: Wbereas, It has pleased AI-' mighty God in His infinite wis dom, to remove from earth's habitation our beloved brother, Maynard Keefer: Be it Reolv2d, That we bow in hum ble submission, to the divine will of the all -wise Father, beleiving, that our brother has been trans planted to an eternal world, there to reap the rewards of a christiau life here, and that our loss is his eternal gain. Reso.'ved, That we extend to the father and mother, brothers and sisters of the deceased, our sincere sympathy in their be reavement, realizing that he has gone to be a member of that in finite society of Celestial members. Resolved, That these resolu tions be seut to the relatives of the deceased, and that a copy be recorded in our minute book: al so that a copy of the same be published in the county paper?, Mrs. John Ykakel, Mrs. Jacoh Powell, LIarky Pittman, Sharpo, Pa. Committee. Notice. Immediately after the public sale at the Washington House on April 25, 1914, the hotel will, be closed to the general public until ; further notice. S. B. Woollet, Proprietor, t. - . Cut This Out Then you have the address, and when your glasses are brok en, mail them to me. I have the record if I made theoi; if not, send old lens. W. T. Runyan, 0 Church St. Ephrata, Pa. 1 Mrs. E. R. McOlain entertain ed a numhor of ladicn at a little Spring and Summer Millinery AT ANNIE FREY'S A Complete Assortment of Smart Trimmed Hats. Hats of the unusual sort, distinctive designs portraying the modes of the moment, and creatod for the needs of the critical trade. You know that i Good Nobby Styles for young ladies and children are bard to find. We have them a really bewildering assortment. Everything in Millinery Silks, Ribbons, Malines, Nets, Veilings, Laces, Flowers, Feathers, Hatpins, and Ornaments in full and complete as sortment in all departments. The prices you will find just right and you aro cordial ly invited to call and see our stock whether you buy or not. ANNIE B. PREY, North First Street, McConnellsburg. Worth Crowing About Compiirison of results and profits before ana alter using Poultry Pkgs. CSe, Stic, coc, .; ss lb. pall $:.M the rrrnt tnnic find eomlitifinrr Is puro to muko you a purnmncnt friend rf all Pratt l'luluc-m. Satisfaction Guaranteed or Money Eack Pratts Lire Killer. PowiI.t 2."c and MV. Alnoa Spring neceFily. Surodvuth tuull dimccroui vvrmin. Kttfuno ubitltuti'n; Iniinton Pratt, j (itt Prattt leo page Iultru Boob FOK SALE BY L. W. Soylar, MoC'onni Unhurt, Harry A. Uoslimisr, Amlover. C U Scrievcr .V Co., H ick Valley, Wm. l'iilmtr, WuiToHsluirj;, S. K. McKi'P, Aninruntti, A. M, Garland, Nceiimore, 11. F. Oeshoiig, I'leasunt UUlje. r .. i v . '.71 li SEW J. K. JOHNSTON'S Men's Wool Suits, the newest and most stylish Blue, Brown Green and Gray, $12.50 to $18.00. Some special suits for Men and Youths as low as $5 OO. Every Suit Guaranteed to Fit Men's and Ladies' shoes, Oxfords and Pumps Tan, Black and Patent Leather. Ladies' Shirt Waists, Skirts, and Dresses, Middy Blouses, all the very newest. GET IT AT J. K. JOHNSTON. ff0g00000M0 00000X0000fu 0.0P00K00K00X00 00K00000.00 First of April In Fulton County is the customary time for taking possession of properties, &c. Many during the past year have purchas ed a home or a farm and are now their own bosses. It is not too early to make plans for next April first. I have a Targe list of prop erties to select from and will be glad to help you to a home. I have a nice list of Cumberland Valley and Shenandoah Val ley farms. Call on or write for full particulars. GEO.; A. HARRIS, McConnellsburg, Pa. Agent. I How Often Have You LooM! 0000ra001000f0 0000fl0M0000ft 0000000'K00f00n. 0A0000000.0.00Aitd :: x X X X X 0 0 for a receipted bill one of those accounts which you know you have paid, but simply misplaced the receipt? Careful about your business matters perhaps, but such mistakes will occur. A Check Account in this Bank will solve these perplexing problems, bo it your business or household affairs. 8 Let this Bank keep your books. You get a re ceipt in the check, a record on the stub and your finau ces are always well in hand. It is profitable, convenient, economical. Keep your check account in i X X X X s The First National Bank ::::;:;:o;;;:;:::;;: kjo;jo:;::::S) THE GROWTH AND EARNINGS OF A BANK, i 5 There is no other lino of business in the world that so ,3 much concerns the public and its welfare as the growth J and earnings of a Bank. J A httlo over two vears ajro or more precisely on Jl M January 1, 1911?. The FULTON COUNTY BANK coin- V ? j mnnf'Pfl Knainoao aa n fctota Itnn 1 Jnrk n fwll III 111 f() ti X J and total assets of a little over L'3a,030 00 Our last call for a statement February 20, 111 4 X v httlo more than two years lator, shows Total Assets of over J ,5 iriO.OOO 00 and Surplus and Undivided profits of oversfliVi 5 uuu uu uunnsr inso two years $15,000.00 was paid ouuu 2? The above ?acts and figures are arguments. A 0 0 Hi n i i i . ... . .. th IM canning raemous; uur integrity m ueanns y iiiepuonc; vjonservative management; Uontnlence: luc1" , 0 are the principles that helped to make this splendid suoW-.j i ing possible. 5 " X O f i IT!.. T :.-1r.nK !!l 0 i lesiueiu. vice i rehiut"" jj JJ WILSON L. NACE, Cashier. J Spring and Summer Milliner! now in stock, and we can please the most fasticleous. If it is a new hat, we have it. If you wish your old one remodeled, we have an immensestock of trimmings to select from. Come in and tell us about what you want and we will make it for you. V Irs. A. F. Little, McConnellsburg, Pa. "I III
Significant historical Pennsylvania newspapers