m iile rt THE rULTOW COUNTY NIWS, McCONKELLEBUEQ, PA. " flERESTING PARAGRAPHS HIdciI ind Oeneal Interest, (lathered it Home or Clipped frm our Exchanges. wdensed for hurried readers Groceries of purity and fresh- la always at The Irwin Store. Air. and Mrs. C. R. Spangler Itoed to Strasburg last Sunday. The population of the United :ates is now a little more than million. . resh and pure Candies from to 40c a pound at Irwins. 2t. Sirs. Samuel Gress and two ehters, of Waynesboro, visit- friends in this place last week. Ex-County Commissioner Z. kd Barnett, of Waterfall, spent Friday night with friends in place. 0, E. Fore, Esq., spent a day y a night in Chambersburg week with his daughter, Mrs. iPhiel. has office had a friendly call j'Rev. L. Benson and William W;or, both of Hustontown, Thursday. la Bess Patterson came home if days ago after having t several weeks with friends Philadelphia. wild cat stole two fat chick n night recently from a :er's wagon while he was on ray to market at Sunbury. Ir.D.E. Little took Miss Lil- Brewer last week to see her ler, Miss Katharine, who is at her home near Warren ward Spangler and Grant ,of Rouzerville hunting club a 12-point, flat horn buck :tly. The flat horns are a ity. .George Finiff, Sr., went to Chambersburg last Satur- :a account of the serious i ll )( his sister Mrs. Sophia hbody discovered that the Tho used to wind their :a with a key now have ;ho have self-starting au- jiStenger and wife and :Mren Harold and Esther, pnk Stenger, are spending Jays visiting relatives in asport, Md. , leW. Sipes, of Huston- tame to town Monday "2 with Huckster George and called at the News 'few minutes. ttup, boys. Next week have the pretty school with us. Show them a pe. There are institutes, ptitutes, you know. Wibleputan 82-pound pig Penon Mav first On Mth he killed it and N he had 401 pounds of Recall that "hoggish." K Johnston, who suf- Pwin attack of acute in- 1 last week, went to TO last Friday to take from a specialist for a Johnston was one of Nes selected to repres- Pensbure State Nor- N at a meeting of the C. A. at Lancaster I fA-Deavor, of Taylor (Anas been spending sev- f mWoodvale, visiting ljns Harvey and George tree's lifrtfp hnv is H tuberculosis. Nent andMrs.Thom- l rShall were in MprfPra. day where the Vipe f Pressed the students pdemy. His subiuct pal Tendencies." N Pittman returned '-V-U aner naving ""ays very delio-htfullv ?e Of Rev. nr1 Mra I, - v ciaa Dun, t'PtoHagerstown. 11. Union township's canea at the "c in 10 wn lasc ,lhaHie has held 0 f assessor in trior LJfcars, and has three Kirk, of Wells VaC .;eJnesday night of 11 town M- T:-i, nt a surgical opera- ownea, nag Covered from the aid the! ana lain ove. Well :ighl uild doi nan: she ip ss s; brt id- iat out on Oil one e and i,n? SB1 per. Mr. William W. Dalbey and wife of the C. V. It. R. oflice corps of Chambersburg, spent Thanksgiving with his parents, Dr. and Mrs. A. D. Dalbey of this place. Lewis Largent who went to bed on October 20th .with typhoid lever, was out and down town Monday. During the time he was confined to the house he had not only typhoid fever, but he had pleurisy and pneumonia. The Fulton County Bank will move into its new home at the northeast corner of Second street and Lincoln Way the latter cart of this week and will be glad to welcome visitors who may be in attendance at Instituve next week. Gilbert J. Mellott and Charlie Golden, two of Bethel town3hip's hustling young citizens, made an automobile trip to' McConnells- burg yesterday. Gilbert has just completed anew dwelling house in Warfordsburg ahd expects to move his family into it next week. Mr. C. R. Souders and family are moving this week to the Har mon Cromwell farm on the road leading from Dublin Mills to Three Springs, recently purchas ed by Mr. Souders. We trust Mr. and 'Irs. Souders may find their n.. '"-me pleasant, and have lots ol to luck. That A. M. 1 eight of Belfast township has good neighbors is proven by the fact that twenty six of them turned out and help ed him do his butchering last Monday. They got through till dinner time, and in the afternoon the men went hunting. Mr. Feight will be glad to have them all come back next year. Tuesday, December 1st, W. W. McDaniel will sell at the "Stone House" 1 mile west .f Saluvia on the Lincoln Highway, 2 horses, 5 cows, 8 heifers, 4 steers, 3 bulls 7 calves, sow and pis, 3 fat hogs, 8 shotes, larm machinery, wag ons, harness, bedsteads, mat tresses & 3. Salo begins at 10 o'clock. Terms made known on day of sale. The Montgomery County Boys' Corn Growing Contest, recently closed, resultedjin first prize being awarded to Frank Hoke, sonWm. E. Hoke, of Skippack township whose acre yielded over 93 bush els of shelled corn. Frank will get a free trip to State College and all expenses of a week's val uable instruction on some select ed subject. Mr. M. B. Baker, son of the late A. F. Baker, drove in to Mc Connellsburg from Wells Valley Tuesday morning, and spent the day attending to business. If Fulton county had ten thousand such young men as he, they would all be in demand. Maurice pos sesses the exceptional ability of being able to make money and friends at the same time. Will Shoemaker, a native of McConnellsburg, but for several years a resident of Carlisle, and a traveling salesman for a large carpet manufacturing concern, spent a day in town this week calling on our merchants. In comparing birthdays, while Mr. Shoemaker was spending a few minutes in the News oflice, it was noted that John Comerer was born in January; Francis Doyle, in February. B. W. Peck, in April, and Will Shoemaker, in July-all in 1850. Attention! Teachers and Visitors. Don't fail to call at Mertie E. Shimer's new store, nearly op posite Cline's garage, while in town next week. She has on hand all the time a pleasing line of goods, to which many new things will be added for institute week. Useful and fancy articles of all kinds, just what you want for Christmas presents. "I'll Show 'Em, Dura, 'Em. I've stopped tho paper, yes I have,' I didn't like to do It, Hut the editor lie got too smart, And allow he'll rue it. I am a man who pays bin debts. And will not ho insulted, So when the editor pets smart I want to be consulted. I took the puper 'leven years And help him all I could sir, But when it, come to duonlu' me I didn't think ho would, sir. But that he did, and you can bet It made me hot as thunder: I says, "I'll stop that sheet. I will If the doujrone thing goes under." I hunted up the editor And for hiscunnln' caper I paid him 'LKVKN years and quit! es, sir, 1 stopped tho paper, FARMERS' INSTITUTES. Free, Free, Free, at The Irwin Store. Have you seen the Beautiful Eight day Parlor Clock in our window? We are going to give it absolutely free to the person holding the corresponding cash check given with each purchase. Read conditions on window. 11-12- 3t. adv. Send Them In. All members of the local organ ization of Womans Suffrage Par ty, having the enrollment blanks are requested to send them to the chairman of the enrollment com mittee, Mrs. A. U. Nace not la ter than Dec. 5th. Mrs. Uas B. Stevens, Chairman. Rev. James W. Troutman. James Ward Troutman was born October 2, 1832, and died suddenly Friday morning, No vember 13, at his home in Clear ville. aged 82 years, 1 month, and 11 days. He had just returned from Fulton county the day be fore his death, where he had as sisted Rer. A. H. Garland in his meetings. Deceased came 1 0 Pennsylvania in 1850, where he met Miss Hulda Willison, who on March 4, 18(0, became his wife. mi . 1 inis union resulted 1 n seven children, two of whom, with their mother, preceded hin 1 0 the spirit land. In 1892 deceased was married again to Mrs. Annie Lake Winters, of Laidig, this county. To this union were born two children, Marshall, at home, and a daughter who died in in fancy. The funeral took place Monday afternoon in the Clearville Union church and was conducted by Rev. A. H. Garland, assisted by Revs. J. H, Barney, G. M. Frown feltcr, and D. G. Hetrick. Inter ment was made in the cemetery at the church. Deceased was a private in the Civil War, Compa ny I, Regiment 91, Pa. Vol., and was honorably discharged at the close of the war. In 1S8G he was licensed to preach in the Christ ian Church and some years later was ordained to the ministry. Since 1900 lived retired at Clear ville. Mr. Troutman possessed a re markable memory and could quote whole chapters of Scripture Blaine Hertzler Confesses. Hagerstown, Nov. 27 Harvey B. Hertzler through his attorney, Elias B. Hartle, entered a plea of guilty to manslaughter in con nection with the death of Roger Hemphill in town last June. The testimony was taken in order that the Court might learn all the circumstances before passing sen tence. Gillan Grim, a cab driver, told of a quarrel at the stable of J. A. Shipp. He testified that Hertzler cursed Hemphill and the latter started to run followed by Hertzler. Hemphill ran into the B. & O. Delivery wagon, driven by I. M. Brown. Grim testified that Hertzler then struck Hemp hill three times knocking him over the shafts under the horse. Hertzler then left Col. Jacob E. Fisher presented a petition to the Court, signed by many residents of the city, ask ing the court to parole Hertzler. Hertzler is a most industrious young man, and is said to be earning $2.50 per day, and sup ports well his wife and three children. The petition was sign ed by many of the best known residents of the city. CamilTritle. Mr. Robert Alexander Hamil and Miss Rebecca Belle Tritle were married in Chambersburg Tuesday, November 21, 1914, by the Rev. Thomas. Mr. Hamil is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hamil, of this place, and the bride is a daughter of Mr. Scott Tritle, of Ayr township. The News joins the many friends of this excellent young couple in wishing them a long life of hap piness and prosperity. Bazaar. The King's Daughters of Burnt Cabins will hold Bazaar in room at Mrs. Sarah McGowan's resi dence on Saturday afternoon and evening Dec. 5th 1914. The proceeds will go to the Presbyterian Church Furnishing Fund. There will be fancy work of all kinds, domestic articles, chicken soup, cakes and ice cream for sale. Come and purchase your Christ mas gifts. Much Interest and Enthusiasm. Splen did Work-Resolutions Adopted. The Farmers' Institutes held at Warfordsburg and Buck Val ley were well attended and much interest manilested by the farm ers of both sections. The force of lecturers sont out by the Ag ricultural Department proved a strong combination of all branch es of farming. L. W. Lighty 1 s one of our m Couu&elors and is an ex pert on Dairying and Soil Man agement: be is well known io many of us and his a rticles are iamiliar to all readers of the Na tional Stockman and Farmer. F. W Card is a Fruit Grower and general farmer. He is also a high class platform lecturer on Farm Homes and Country Life E. L. Philips is a practical Poul tryman and farmer, thoroughly posted on poultry topics, com mercial fertilizers, and the action of lime. There is a growing demand for Farmers' Institutes all over our county, and the supply allotted to it will not meet the demands of our people. Ourcounty is allot ted two institutes of two days euchasour share, according to our population; but by putting up a strong argument and promis ing to use economy, wo are granted four more days which will be used later. Our county Superintendent was present at Warfordsburg and gavo a very forceful tolk on the condition of our Fchools and tt e neglect of our directors and pa trons. Mr. Thomas strongly fa vors central high schools for each township. There is a disposition on the part of a certain branch of our Agricultural Dapartment to mo nopolize all the State Agricultur al appropriation, and use it along otlior lines of work, and cut out all Partners' Institutes and F.irra Advisory work: and thereby roach tho farmer id an indirect and impractical wav. In view of this coudition, tho County Chair man submitted the following re solutions which "vero unamious ly adopted at each institute. WUEKEAS, The Farmers' In stitutes have beeu tho means of assisting our farmers to a better and mors profitable method of farming and crop production, and WUEREAS, The work of the Farmers has been an inspira tion in the upbuilding of the ru ral community, and, believing that this work should be contin ued and enlarged; therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Farm ers and other citizens of Fulton county ask, and insist that our member of the legislature shall work and vDte for an increased appropriation for Farmers' Insti tute worn, and also for the con tinuance of Farm Advisory work by the Department of Agricul ture. Frank Ranck, County Chair man Institutes. Local Institute. The fourth local institute of Todd township was held at Wood burn last Friday evening. The meeting was called to order by the teacher Maudleen Stevens. Questions discussed: 1. Gram mar How Taught; 2: Schoolroom freedom: 3. What should the pub lic school do for the boy or girl? Teachers present: John Kelso Rush Wagner, Maudleen Stevens John Mentzer, Russel Stevens, Erma Gress and Ira L. Peck. The school rendered some good literary work which reflected very well on the school and teach er. Ira L. Peck, Secretary. The fourth local institute of Bethel township was held at Black Oak. Questions were; 1. How do you conduct a recita tion. 2. Writing. 3. Local In stitute, value of. Teachers present were: .Reed Bishop, Webster Mellott, Katie Mentzer, Clara Norris and Alice Brewer. Reed Bishop, teacher, Alice Brewer, Sec. The fifth local institute of Ayr township was held at Rock Hill last Friday evening. The follow ing topics were discussed: Meth ods of teaching spelling; Irregu larityHow overcome? How to overcome monotony. Nine teach ers were present. The school room was nicely decorated, and the literary work' was good. The nextjneeting will be at Cito, 'on December 18th: topics Exact ness in work; Physiology, how taught? How to conduct the rec itation, Sophia Hohman, Sec. acket Store News. In the last issue of this paper we told you that we had fodder yarn coming in, and that we would quote prices "next week," but we did not get it done. Well, we have sold over a ton and have our second lot in. The price is 7c a pound for the finest rope we ever had. LARD CANS Now we have our lard cans in, and they are good and heavy, at 33c. We can buy a can to sell for less money; but they are light tin. Butcher knives 10-13-16-20 and 25c, butcher steels 25-48 and 60c, hog scrapers 8c, Enterprise meat grinders $1.75, 4.qt. stuffers $4.00 Sweaters and Underwear The time of year is here for this class of goods and we think we have a great line of these goods. In ladies' underwear, we have one that for weight can't be beat at 24c and 48c. and in men's, we have the High Rock, which is the heaviest underwear made, at 45c. Child's underwear 10 to 32c, men's wool, 95c to $1.25. Child's, ladies; and men's Sweaters 45c to $2.45. See them. Robes and Horse Blankets 65c to $5.00. HALF HOSE a. Manufactured by PARAMOUNT KNITTING CO. CHICAGO, ILL. BEAR BRAND HOSE The best for wear that is made. Not one that we know of at 2 pair for 25c that will hold its color as good. If you haven't tried them, do so, and you won't buy any other. SHOES, OVERCOATS AND SUITS We have, since we enlarged our room, sold more of these goods than ever simply because we are in shape to show them. We certainly can please you in these goods, as we have all prices and kinds. See our BED BLANKETS in wool and cotton. We have all the latest toes in Walk-Over and Queen Quality. Call and see us before buying, as we can save you big money. Axes 50c to 98c. HULL & BENDER. W. M. COMERER, agent for 1HLGEISER MANUFAC TURING COMPANY, BURN! CABINS, PA. for the sale of Traction and Portable Engines, Gaso line, Separators, Clo ver Hullers, Saw mills. &c. Engines on hand all the time. Western Maryland Railway Company. In Effect September 27, 1914. Trains leave Hanoook as follows : No. 1 1.40 a, m. (dully) forCumberland, Pitts- burKb una west, ulbo west Virginia points. No. 8 3.38 a. m. for Hwrfrstown, Gettysburg, uanover, vorK unu isauimore. No, 1 H.SOa. m. (dally except Sunday) Ex press tor uumueriana anu intermediate points. No. 49.07 a. m. (dally exeept Sunday) Ex press for Hatter town, (lettyxburir. Ilutuiver, llultlinore and Intermediate points, New York, Philadelphia, Wash ington, etc. No, St.V) p. m, (dally) Western Express for Cumberland, West Virginia points ana the West. No. 8 S.07 p. m. (dally) Express for Hairers- town, Waynesboro, UnumberHuurg, Frederick, Baltimore, New York, Phila delphia, Washlngoa. M. R. SHAFFNER, Attorney at Law, Office on Square, McConnellsburg, Pa. All legal bus.ness and oolleotlons entrusted will eoelve oaraful and prompt attention. A. L. WIBLE Auctioneer, McConnellsburg, Pa. Prompt attention to all business In this line. He may be found at his home on West Water street where he oonduoti a barber, and shoemendltg shop. 5-ll-tf Harrisonville Prices We are pleased to announce to our many friends and patrons that we now have in nearly all our Fall and Winter Lines of goods the largest and most varied stock of general merchan dise ever brought to Harrisonville. The prices of all our goods are made just as low as is possible when the quality of the goods is concerned. Below we give the prices of just a few things as examples: 14 qt Ualvanizjd buckets 18: Galvanized wash tuba 50c Lard cans 32 and 38c Tin dippers 5c Enameled dippers 10c Alarm clocks CO to 75c Dog chains 10c Cow chains 10c Nickle plated teakettles $1 00 Single tree clips 20c set Double tree clips 32c set Patent bames 95c set Mattocks 45c set Churns, 4 gallon if 2 50 Buggy tire set $1.50 Buggy rim set $1.50 Shippensburg work shirts 45o Men's heavy lleecod under wear 45c Ladies' underwear, $uit 50 and 90c Oil cloth 15c Boys' winter caps 25c Men's winter caps 50c Men's cord pants, fine rib $2.40 Men's sweaters 50c, $1 00 and $2 50 Boys' sweaters 45o SHOES and RUBBERS See our line of Shoes and Rubbers before you buy. We have the largest assortment of Rubber Footwear that we have ever had, and all of the best grade. We don't deal in sec onds and thirds. Try a pair of the Brown or White Rubbers. They wear. Arctics with the red soles in 1 and 4 buckles; also, the Ball Band line. Yours for Business banner salvsIM. H. Hollinshead
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