THE FULTON COUNTY McOOKWILUBBUlO, FA'.
INTERESTING PARAGRAPHS
Llicfl tod Qeaenl Intercut, Gathered
it Home or Clipped fro our
Exchenjei,
Udensed POR HURRIED READERS
Best of Fresh Candies at Sey-
Ur's. 2t
Seventeen sacks of mail arriv
jd at noon at the McConneliS'
burg office on Monday.
Stationery 10c to $1.50 per box
LSeylar's. 2t
Max Irwin, of Pittsburgh, is
ipending: Christmas at home in
(cConnellsburg.
Mrs. C E Kline, Licking Creek
I township, gave us a Christmas
I dollar yesterday.
Mrs. L W. Seylar and Miss
Kary Hoke spent last Saturday
Ifitb Miss Blanche Patterson at
Webster Mills.
'The parcel post system is mak-
jig our postoffice look like a "Mc
Connellsburg and Fort Loudon
Sailway" freight office.
A little boy figured it out that
Lee a man's wife is his better
ulf( if he mary twice there
tould be nothing left of him.
Mrs. Helen Corbin and daugh-
Eliza, are spending the holi
iiys at the home of Helen's
nother, Mrs. E. J. Johnston in
ie Cove.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Fore, of
hikes, Franklin county, spent
irt Sunday with Mr. Fore's
ilher and sister, D. E. Fore,
I Lq. and Miss Katie.
The Joseph Shapiro depart-
I Dent store on Broad Top City
Iru destroyed by fire last Satur-
h; night Loss said to be fully
I svered with insurance.
Amos Seville came home last
Iwk to spend a few days here
Ending to business matters.
It Seville now owns a neat
im near Middletown, Dauphin
jsnty.
To forsake the fashionable
pen butter cafes of New York
I for a better Christmas din
sat home, was the conclusion
; which Paul I. Johnston arrived
la week.
Kr.S. E. Peck and Mrs. B.
Peck have gone to Camden,
I J to spend Christmas day in
home of the former's daugh-
fCora, Mrs. A. A. Taney at
5 Bailey Street
Don't forget your Christmas
-ering for the war sufferers
-the cantata in the High School
liitorium, Christmas evening,
xrsopen at 7 o'clock. Cur
o at 7:30. Admission free.
ID. Finley, of Burnt Cabins,
Si Christmas dollar into our
nfo last Friday. He reporta
Burnt Cabins has experienc-
nothing more exciting than
V& sleighing so far this winter.
Among the home-comers this
iriatmaa are; Bess Taylor, Em
"Sloan, Ada Rexroth, Mary
Fred Lodge and Rex Ir-
Also, Prof, and Mrs. H. E.
f and their daughter Eliza
A of Monessen, Pa. who will
'nests in the John A. Irwin
ie,
ile Mr. R. C. Paylor was
faring a bunch of pigeons for
et a few days ago, he found
''leg of one of the birds a sil-
5 band with the inscription "C
11332". Of course, Mr. Pay
does not know whence the
beanie, nor to whom it be-
ndo Decker, of Licking
township, spent much time
J summer draining swampy
to make it available for cul-
When he was through
fped the water from the head
Bwamnn tn his buildines
now enjoys the advanta-
H running water.
George H. Hann and her
eiter Miss Mav Daniels, and
George N. Sipes, called at
EWs office while in town
g Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs.
r5 have rw.ent.lv removed
J1 the FultoYi Fruit farm to
''d Kirk property, recently
r by Harvey A. Black, near
"rontown.
Thomas T. fVnmer. of Fort
fleton was in town a few davs
faking orders for fruit or
rirr.oni.i a j.
wiiai wees ior spring ae-
Mr C.rnmav nmrnaonta
P'the mnot raliahla nf nnr.
r8" and he may be depended
make good any represen
tee makes. If, you need
r,n?mhis line, give him
Oar Distant Subscribers.
Mr. 0. E. Hockensmith, who
has been residine at Galesburir.
III., for some time, has removed
to Cameron, in the same state.
We take the Fulton Cou'ntv
News because .we. want to keep
in touch with our old Fulton
county friends, says L. F. Tritle,
writing from Spirit Lake, Iowa.
We are having a good old-fashioned
winter in Iowa now re
minds of the good times we used
to have in dear old Pennsylvania.
We are just in receipt of some
of Colorado's "long green" sent
by our old friend S. M. McEl
haney for another year's sub
scription to the News. Sam says
Colorado had a bumper crop this
year, lots of sunshine and pure
air, and plenty of opportunities
lying around loose, for those who
who knew a good thing when
they see it
Church Notices.
Sunday, December 27th, Rev.
E. J. Croft will preach at Mt
Zion at 10:15 in the morning, and
at Ebenezer at 7 o'clock in the
evening.
Rev. Yearick will preach in the
Reformed church next Sunday
morning, and in the Presbyteri
an church i'i the evening. Sun
day, school h the Presbyterian
church at 2:0 in the afternoon.
We have been requested to say
that Elder H. H. Lefferts. of
Leesburg, Va., will preach at
Needmore, Saturday 2Cth at 3
o'clock, and Sunday morning at
10 o'clock at the same place, and
Sunday evening at Army J.
Peck's.
,A Turnpike Verdict
On Thursday of last week, the
Franklin county Common Pleas
court awarded the Chambersburg
and Bedford turnpike company
$40,033 for the eighteen and
three-tenth miles between the
Fulton county eastern border and
Chambersburg. The viewers had
awarded the company $23,500;
but this was not satisfactory to
the former owners and the case
was taken into court. Practical
ly the same mileage remains to
be settled for between the east
ern and the western borders of
Fulton county.
Lottie Akers.
Miss Lottie Akers, aged 27
years, 5 months, and 29 days,
died at the home of her step
father, Mr. James Mellott south
of Saluvia, on Thursday of last
week, and was buried at the
Sideling Hill Christian church on
Monday, the services being con
ducted by Rev. T. P. Garland, of
Needmore. Miss Akers had been
an invalid for many years. Her
mother, only recently gone on a
visit among friends in the West
was called home to attend the
funeral.
Probablj $1,000,000.
The State Highway Depart
ment during the first eleven
months of 1914, expended $3,
790,916.51 at least on the high
ways of the State and overhead
charges. The figure is probably
larger than this for there are
some contracts awarded of which
there is no record yet in the Au
ditor General's Department
"Some Big" Onions.
This office received by mail on
Tuesday, three onions, the com
bined weight of which is 1 pound
and 6 ounces. They were raised
by Mr. Walter W. Smith, of Em
maville. One of these "ingons"
weighs half a pound. That
thev grew from seed places them
on the champion list for size.
HclmaaNeff.
On Thursday, December 10th,
by the Rev. F. N. Parson at New-
ville, Cumberlad county, JVV. Ir
win Helman, son of of the late
Michael Helman, of this county
was married to Miss PearleNeff,
of Newville. The young people
have the congratulations of their
Fulton County friends.
Mr. Russell Nelson who teaches
in the public schools of Prince
ton, N. J., was accompanied
home for the holidays by a young
friend from Italy, student at
Princeton Seminary.
A package containing a half
dozen linen handkerchiefs was
dropped in town last Saturday.
The finder will confer a favor up
on the owner by returning them
to Reisners' store.
The Belgian Relief Fund.
The following letter is self ex
planatory, and shows that the
money subscribed by our people
has been sent to the Christian
Herald Relief Fund andput to
work for the benefit of those for
whom it was intended:
New York, Dec. 23, 1914.
W. R. Sloan,
McConnellsburg, Pa.
Dear Friend:
We take pleasure to ac
knowledging the receipt of your
favor of recent date enclosing
check for $58.34 for The Chris
tian Hearld Relief Fund for the
Widows and Orphans of the War
in Europe.
Kindly convey our sincere
thanks to the members of the
McConnellsburg Civic League for
this contribution which in accord
ance with their instructions will
be used for Belgium.
It certainly must be a source of
great satisfaction to those who
have subscribed to this Fund to
know that the first real Ameri
can cargo to reach the suffering
Belgians vhs that bought with
the first installment of $40,000,00
of the Christian Herald Relief
Fund.
Trusting that this generous
gift may be the means of saving
life and alleviating much suffer
ing among the stricken families
who are the innocent victims of
the War, we are,
Very trulylyours,
. The Christian Herald.
17 Firebugs are Convicted.
During November, and up to
December 17th, the Department
of the State Fire Marshall has ob
tained the conviction of seven
teen firebugs, the majority of
whom set fire to buildings in or
der to get the insurance money.
These convictions covered a
wide territory, showing the ex
tensive work of the deputy mar
shals, convictions being made in
Berks, Crawford, Carbon, West
moreland, Schuylkill, Clari o n,
Beaver and Dauphin county.
Six of the men sentenced, when
confronted with the evidence of
their guilt gathered by the de
puty marshals, confessed rather
than go to trial. All were sent
to the penitentiary except one
who was sent to the insane asy
lum, two to county jails and two
who are awaiting sentence.
Dome for the Holidays.
The following students and
teachers are home for the holi
days: Orlen Mock and Rudolph
Spangler from F. & M. Academy,
Lancaster; Miss Anna Reisner,
McKeesport; Miss Jean Johnston,
Shippensburg; Misses Ethell
Hays and Grace Shimer, New
Jersey; George Reisner, State
College; Miss Bess Helman, Cham
bersburg; Miss Mary Baumgard-
ner, West Chester, and Miss
Mary Jane Johnston, Western
Pennsylvania.
. What They Eat
The meat ration of the British
and the German soldiers is about
a pound and a quarter a day;
that of the French soldiers only
half a pound. But the French
soldier has nearly twice as much
bread as the Englishman and
about ten ounces more than the
German. The mainstay of
the Kaiser's soldiers seems to
be potatoes three pounds and
fiye ounces a day for every man
of them.
Dr. Stiger's House Burned.
The fine dwelling house of Dr.
P. Ellwood Stigers, edjacent to
the Maryland Inn, Hancock, Md.,
was entirely destroyed by fire on
Thursday morning of last week.
The fire originated in the base
ment and is supposed to have
caught from some ashes thrown
out from the heater. All the
Doctor's books, surgical instru
ments, and household goods were
destroyed. The loss was $8,000.
Value of Good Highways.
In 1909 Spottsylvania County,
in Virginia, voted $100,000 to im
prove forty miles of highway.
The year before the work was
done the railroads hauled 49,000
tons of country produce away
from" the county seat; two years
later they hauled 71,000 tons. In
earlier years the cost of hauling
produce to the railway was twen
ty cents a ton-mile; now it is
twelve cents.
Subscribe tor the "News"
only $1.00 a year,
Local Institute. .
The sixth local institute of Tay
lor township was held at Laidig
school last Friday evening.
. The meeting was called to or
der by the teacher Miss Ethel
Sipes.
The school-room was tastefully
decorated with evergreen and
festooning; and a very able pro
gram was rendered.
The literary work was com
mendable. Music was furnished
by graphophone owned by Jesse
Laidig.
The following subjects were
discussed by teachers; 1 Spell
ing, Orthography, and Phonetis.
2. The Dull Child. 3. How can
we most benefit our Primary
Grades?
Teachers present were; Fred
Lamberson, Ruth Strait O. V.
Wink, Olitipa Keebaugh, Ethel
Sipes and Alice Cutchall of Tay
lor Esther Welsh of Dublin town
ship. Next institute to be held
at Gracey School. Alice Cutchall
Secretary.
The sixth Educational meeting
was held at Cito last Friday even
ing. The following topics were
discussed: 1. Exactness in work
2. Phipiology, how taught? 3.
How to conduct the recitation.
There were eight teachers pres
ent The literary work and the
decarations were much enjoyed.
The next meeting will be held
at Jugtown school Friday even
ing, Jan. 8th, 1615. The follow
topics will be discussed. Giving
and withholding assistance. Re
views. School Government So
phia Hohman, Secretary.
The third local institute of
Brush Creek township was held
at Emmaville. last Friday even
ing. Questions discussed were,
1. How to avoid Monotony? 2.
To what extent should the teach
er take part in the children's
games at intermission.
Teachers present were, Russell
Akers, W. W. Smith S. E. Wal
ters and Thelma Metzler. Also
many patrons and directors. The
literary program was well render
ed. Next institute to be held at
Buffalo, January 1, 1915. Thel
ma Metzler.
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 12, 1915, between
the hours of 12 o'clock, noon and
2 o'clock, p. m.
Merrill W. Nace,
12-10 4t. Cashier.
M. R. SHAFFNER,
Attorney at Law,
Office on Square,
McConnellsburg, Pa
All letl but nen ind eolleeuoni entrusted
will eoeltt oaretul d4 prompt mention.
JV. M. COMERER,
.agent for
7HKGEISER MANUFAC
TURING COMPANY,
BURN! CABINS, PA.
for the sale of Traction and
Portable Engines, Gaso
line, Separators, Go
rer Nailers, Saw
mills, &c.
Engines on hand all
the time.
Western Maryland Railway Company.
In Ellect September 27, 1914.
Trains leve Hanoook follow! i
No. 7-1.40 a, m. (dally) for Cumberland, Pitta
burKb und went, also West Virginia
put nut.
No. 8-3 :ot a. m. for Hngenitown, Gettysburg,
Hanover, York and Uallltnoro.
No, I 8.80 a. m. (dully except Sunday) Ex
press for Cumberland aud Intermediate
points.
No. 4 9.07 a. m. (dally eoept Sunday) Ex
nress for HMrctntown. (ii'Vtvsburif
ltunnver, Ualttnjore and Intermediate
points, New York, fniiaaeipma, wsjin
InKton, eto.
No, 8-8.WI p. m. (dally) Western Express for
tmmneriana, west Virginia points ana
tne west.
No, S 8.07 p. m. (dally) Express for Bagem-
town, Waynes no ro, unamDersnurg,
Frederick. Mult I more, New York, Phil'
delpbla, Washlngoa.
A. L. WIBLE
Auctioneer. McConnellsburg, Pa.
Prompt attention to all business In this
line. lie may be found at his borne on
West Water street where he eonduott a
barber, and shoemendlng shop. Ml-lf
Racket 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.
LAR
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.
iMii
HALF
HOSE
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 eversimply 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.
Reisners' Latest.
Substantial Reduction
From this time on we will sell any Ladies' Misses' or Child's Coat at a
substantial reduction. We want to make a
CLEAN SWEEP
as we did last year, and are takirg this way of doing it. A good assort
ment of strictly up-to-date Coats in price running
from $1.50 to $20.00.
CUT THE PROFIT
We will cut the profit out of Men's Overcoats. We have quite a lot of them, and as
the" season is unfavorable, we propose to get rid of them. If you want a bar
gain in a strictly first-class Overcoat come in quick, and we will
give you the happiest surprise of your life.
Men's, Boys' and Youth's Suits
A splendid line of Men's, Boys' and Vouth's Suits, at any price consistent with quality.
A large line of Dress Goods in wool, silk or cotton. Prices in these lines
LOWER THAN EVER
Flannels and Blankets thus far, have sold well, because people know our wool blankets
are STRAIGHT ALL WOOL. .
Notions and Fancy Articles
We have a splendid line of Notions, Fancy Articles, and Fancy Pieces to work, with the
cotton and silk to do the work.
SHOES-LOTS OF THEM
at the old prices yet. See our shoes. We can save you good money on shoes. Try us.
G. W. REISNER & CO,