THE FULTON COUNTY IfEWl, McCONlfELUBBUXQ, PA. INTERESTING PABAGBAPHS tl ncl and Oeneral Intereit, dithered it Noma or Clipped fra out Eichaofea. CONDENSED FOR HURRIED READERS First new goods of the season at J. K. Johnston's. Trout fishermen are overhaul ing their tackle and ordering new parts preparatory for April 15th. Ladies' street and house dress 75 cents at J. K. Johnston's. H. B. Trout recently bought a machine from agent Nesbit, with which to separate the "gold" from the milk. Men's blue and brpwn suits at J. K. Johnston's, $5.00. , Miss Mary Hoke is making an extended visit In Washington, D. C, in the home of Mrs. Marshall McKibbin. Mrs Winifred Kendall went to Mercersburg a few days ago to visit her daughter Mabel, Mrs. J. M. Meyers. The largest line of rugs, all sizes, ever in McConnellsburg. Don't fail to see them at J. K. Johnston's. Mrs. R. W. McKibbin, (Miner va Kendall) of Waynesboro, came home on Monday to visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. David M. Kendall in the Cove. Miss Mary Pittman entertained a large company of friends at luncheon, Tuesday, and will en tertain others of her many friends at a similar Junction this after noon. Mrs. A. B. Wilkinson, who un derwent a severe surgical opera tion at the St A.omes hospital, Philadelphia, last week for the removal of a tumor in her neck, is expected home latter part of this week. Charlie Wagner, near Mercers burg, had a splendid sale last Thursday. There was an unusu ally big crowd and. the sale amounted to five thousand dol lars. He advertised his sale in the News-"so he did." Mrs. W. E. Bair and son Max, of Green Hill, were the guest3 of Mr. and Mrs. Max H. Sheet Mon day. We gue ss that Max has outgrown that famous first pair of overalls, and he came to town to buy a larger pair. Mr. Samuel E. Lamberson, of Hustontown, was taken to the Chambersburg hospital on Thurs day of last week to be treated for appendicitis. On Monday the sur geons of that institution perform ed a successful operation for the disease. r Every person interested in hav ing a good Sunday school at Laurel Ridge this summer should attend the meeting at the church at that place on Sunday. March 14th, for the purpose of effecting an organization. A full turnout is requested. A. G. Swanger, of Lurgantown ship Franklin county, is the own er of a valuable and profitable cow. This animal, which is a large red one, in February 1914, dropped two male calves and in February of this year, just five days less than one year, again Rave birth to two male calves. Mr. M. M. Kendall took home a bushel of alfalfa' seed on Mon day to sow with his clover seed. Mr. Kendall will inoculate the seed and in this way he expects to permanently inoculate the whole field in case he should wish to bow it to alfalfa some future season. Alfalfa is sometimes hard to start, and we believe his method will climate the necessity of having to sow alfalfa alone for two seasons in order to get a good enough stand for permanent sod. Billy Nace. son of Cashier ind Mrs. Merrill W. Nace. underwent a surgical operation in the Cham bersbursr hosnital last Sunday About four months atro. Billy had an attack of typhoid fever, and this led to other complications which made a surgical operation necessary. After an illness of ' w long a duration, the fact that h is only about eicrht vears of a8e, and not of a very rugged . constitution, v ere considerations wat made the parents hesitate oout having a knife used. How ever, Whftt thft lnrl lnnlraH in vi tality hfi mnria nn in nam and - -t- ... . , "6 result id flnnarantlw tura oar. ."factory, and it is believed now iat without a surgical operatisn, couw not have recovered. OUR RAILROAD. Slock Subscribed, Charter Granted, Sur vey Made, ' Permanent Organization Effected, Bond Issue Authorized. The Meeting of the Stockhold ers of the McConnellsburg and 'oft Foudon Railway Company at the Couat House yesterday af ternoon was enthusiastic and har monious. The object of the meet ing was to effect a permanent or ganization, and this was done by the election of the following board of directors, namely, E. J. ost, Jno. P. Sipes, Geo. A. Har ris, D. H. Patterson, B. C. Lam berson, J. Lind Patterson, Her bert Duffy, Geo. C. Fraker, F. C. Bare, A. D. Ryder, and A. S. Rotz. A bond issue of $275,000 was authorized. While it is estimated that it will not take more than 220 or 225 thousand dollars to complete the road equipment andieverything between McCon nellsburg and Fort Loudon, it was deemed wise to provide for a greater sum, in case that should ever be needed in extending it either north or south or both and thus save a second mortgage. Of course, the company will not sell bonds faster than will be necessary to carry on the con struction of Liie work. The barriers usually met in the way of pushing to completion a proposition of this kind have been met and removed the necessary stock was sold to insure the grant ing of the charter; the charter lias been granted, the project has been approved by the Public Ser vice Commission, the survey has been made, and the grade a maximum of 6 per cent is much below what the most sanguine had hoped. Specialists from con struction and equipment compan ies have been carefully over the ground, and the cost -is placed at a much lower figure than has ev er been given us before. Everything is now in shape to begin the construction of the road, which will be carried on as rapidly as possible, after the con tract shall have been let, and by next fall the road is supposed to be in operation. The length of the road is just ten miles between the point where it connects with the Cumberland Valley road at Fort Loudon, and a point on Lin coln Way in McConnellsburg be tween Reisners' store and Trout's drug store. Needs Road, or "SumpioV "Fulton county had, in 1909, 107,037 acres of improved land, 53,578 of which were used to raise farm crops, while 53.461 were not so used and were likely producing weeds.". The quota tion is from bulletin No. 250 pub lished by the, State agricultural department According to the foregoing figures, one half of the improved lands of Fulton county were not producing crops not even grass. Don t ten wis to Mr. Post, for if he hears of it he will insist that we build that rail road. Free Alfalfa Booklet If any of our subscribers are thinking of starting an alfalfa patch," and desire trustworthy information upon the subject he can have a little book free by calling for it at this office. The booklet was edited by our experi ment station experts, and con tains simple rules to be observed in order to insure a stand of this much-to-be-desired plant, on soib of almost all varieties in this county. The booklet also con tains excellent advice on , the right use of lime. For Sale or Rent Four and one-half acres of land situate in Warfordsburg, Fulton County, Pa. on which are erected a Store Building, a Butcher SIiop good Barn with Slaughter shop and a set of Fairbanks Wagon Scales inside. New Hall and Garage house, which can be turn 3d into a Dwelling house, with running water in the vard. A good chance for bu sines s. Write or call on . W. D. MOEGRET, 2 25 t6. Warfordsburg, Pa. County Superintendent Thomas has been appointed a member of the Examining Board for the State Normal School at east Stroudsburg, the examination, of course, to take place at the close of the current school year. BIGGEST WEEK IN OF OVERLAND COMPANY Rush of Orders Breaks Record at Fac tory. 8600 Men on Full Time. As another indication of the in creasing prosperity of American industries comes an announce ment from the Willys-Overland Company to the effect that the week ending February 13, "was the largest single week the com pany has ever experienced. The enormous Toledo factory is operating" twenty-four hours a day with a full force of 8600 men. Although the present daily pro duction of Overlands far exceeds that in effect on the correspond ing date of last year, the number of cars being built is not sufficient to meet the demand. The unfilled orders in the hands of the Over land sales department on Febru ary 6 were larger by 26 per cent than those on hand on the same date of last year. In New York city 145 percent more Overlands have been re quired to meet the demand since the start of the fiscal year on Ju ly 1. In Washington the increase is 125 per cent ; in Boston 110 per cent, and in Philadelphia 70 per cent A little farther west Cleveland shows a healthy increase of 130 per cent ; Pittsburgh follows with 80 per cent, and Toledo, 60 per cent In the middle west Chica go, which ranks as the third larg est of the 4000 Overland dealers, shows a growth in sales of 64 per cent Kansas City, the second largest Overland distributing point is using half again as many cars as it did during the same period of last year. Milwaukee is running one-third ahead of its record of a year ago. K. M. Cline, the agent for the Overland at McConnellsburg is kept guessing to know just how many orders he dare take. He has already sold two carloads, and has orders booked for as many more. One thing is sure, that Fulton County people who want an Overland car this spring, must place their orders soon. If the order is placed now, the de livery may be provided for, and made any time during the season. Farm Labor Problem. While discussing the farm la bor situation with a former farm hand, the latter voiced some ideas that we think are worth passing on to young men who prefer to work on farms. This man relat ed a story of how he was ap proached by a farmer who bore the reputation of being "hard to get along with.". The young man asked the old farmer a decent price for his labor, but the farm er tried in vain to engage the hand at a lower figure. After having made several attempts to hire a man, the farmer sought out the man in our story and en gaged him at the price asked. The laborer happened to be en dowed with brains, as well as hands, with which to work, and he did his work so easily, and so well, that the grouchy farmer could find no fault At the end of the term for which the young man was engaged, the farmer made him a handsome present in addition to his regular pay. This, to our mind, proves that there are two sides to the farm labor prob lem. If one party to the labor contract lacks brains, there will, sooner or later, come a clash that will only add fuel to the enmity that now exists between capital and labor. When the days come that farmers and farm hands can work!like partners, each striving to make farming better, and each having the interests of the other at heart, then the question of compensation will automatical ly settle itself. . A Step Forward. A step toward the realization of a long-wished-for-era in the history of Fulton county has been made. For years it has been the wish of farmers in this part of the county that some one would begin the furnishing of lime by establishing permanent kilns. To C. J. Brewer belongs the honor of having carried to completion the first kiln of what is intended to be an industrial plant On Tuesday he fired a kiln. As soon as the grinder arrives, he will begin grinding "raw" stone a form of lime that is becoming popular. We can see no reason why an enormous business should not follow Mr. Brewer's begin ningfor it is but a beginning a seed, so to speak that we hope to see grow into impor tance. Success to the new enter prise. NEW QRENADA. On Saturday evening, the 6,h Inst, a very pleasant birthday party was held in the home of Mr. Jesse O. McClain about i mile north of New Grenada, over the line In Huntingdon county, in honor of the 72nd anniversary of his birth. Mr. McClain is a farmer, merchant, and a veteran of the Civil War. His sons S. A. farmer on an ai joining farm; Emory W , mer chant, Juniata, Pa., H. Curtis, working in P. R R. shops, Al toona, Pa., and Norman M., mer chant, RobertsdaJe, Pa., were present; also two daughter in law Mrs. S. A. and Mrs. Norman M. McClain, Mr. John A , newsdeal er of ' Carlisle, Pa. The only daughter, Mrs. Jessie Painter, of Three Springs, Pa , failed to ar rive, Mrs. Kate AUoway and Mrs M. W. Uouck, the only living sis ters, both of New Grenada, to gether with nieces, Mrs. N. G Cunningham, of this place, and Mrs. D. M. Black, near Water fall, also Hon. M. W. Hoock, brother in law of Mr. McClain together with a number of grand children, and Mr. D. M. Black and N G, Cunningham thrown in as helpers (it the table) made up 'the assemblage After general handshaking and congratulations, and a general time spent, supper was announc ed. Here is where Mrs. Susan, wife of Mr. McClain, showed her ability and handiwork in a boun tiful and tempting repast Al though some of ihe guests may have insisted they were not "nun gry," yet to the writer's observa tion, evidence was not lacking that sometimes, at least words and actions do not exactly har monize, at any rate, if those who were invited felt under obliga tions to do justice to the supper they very cheerfully discharged their obligations in full (of their capacity.) A pleasant evening was spent, recalling the thought that owing to the changes time brings forth, it is not probable that the gather ing can be duplicated a year hence. May many happy anni versaries be added to Mr. Mc Ciains already goodly number. A revival meeting at old 'Zion' M. E church, about midway be tween New Grenada and Water fall, Rev. C. F. Weise, pastor has resulted so lar in 36 conversions. On Sabbath evening February 28th twenty two uuted with the church. The Holy Spirit has been fulfilling His office. The church is being graciously revi ved, Christians of different de nominations are In accord work ing shoulder to shoulder. Sure ly it is a day of visitation. May the good work continue. S. Elpom. PLEASANT RIDQE. We had quite a deep snow on Friday evening tor March. Wm. T. Grove, of Everett, speot a few days last week at J. VV. Deshong'a. Clem Schooley and Miss Edith Mamma attended preaching ai Ebenezer, Sunday afternoon. Miss Dessie Deshong is visit ing friends in Brush Crtek, and also attending revival meeting at Akersville. Mrs. Abbie Deshong is now re covering from her fall on the ice some time ago. Shanes school will close the 30th of March. Misses Beatrice and Gladys Deshong attended preaching at Ebenezer Sunday afternoon. " Mrs. Ella Deshong and son Floyd spent Wednesday after noon at J. W. Ddshong's. The revival meeting closed at Green Hill last Saturday even ing. Speer Strait and Miss Olive Deshong spent Saturday in Mc Connellsburg, and attended preaching at Green Hill that night. Those who visited at George Hoop's Sunday were: J. W. De shong, wife and .'anally Olive, Gladys, Juds"n, and Thesta; Edith, Grace, Sharpe, and Sarah Mumma, and George Deshoug. Clem Schooley spent Saturday evening at II C. Mamma's. Miss Regina Decker, having been ilLus out again. Speer Strait spent Saturday evening at J. W. Deshong's. Mrs, Reuben Hollenshead is very 11L Morton's Point school closes the 7th of April Subscribe for the News. Geo. W. Reisner A Co. A Large Assortment of Sum- mer Dress Stuff's Just In. Ginghams, Seersuckers, Madras, Silk and Got ten Mixtures that are beautiful for early Sewing. We have these things all in. See them and you will want them. Muslins are Cheaper. Muslins are cheaper than for some time past A good unbleached yard-wide Muslin for 6 cents we say a GOOD ONE. Cretonnes for Comforts Cretonnes for comforts a yard wide for 1CH cents a yard. Come in and see these Goods. We know we can PLEASE YOU. G. W. REISNER & CO. McConnellsburg, pa. A Well Filled STOMACH MAKES A HAPPY HOME It's a short road from our appetizers to your stom ach, and it is a pleasing route to take. Every step is paved with pleasant memories of the delicious taste of the gro ceries and delicacies we sell, for there is quality and appetite in every bite and satisfaction in every swallow. Our customers have happy homes. How is yours? SCOTT RUNYAN next door to Post office McConnellsburg, Pa. WHY Get Sick? It is easier to keep well, and costs you less. The main thing is to pay reasonable attention to your diet, chase the pois onous secretions out of your system, avoid colds and grippes, and take an occasional tonic to keep the blood flowing properly through your arteries. You'll find everything you need right here at this drug store, and often a few cents will brace you op and put the spring of life into you. LESLIE W.SEYLAR The Rexall Store, McConnellsburg, Pa. M. R. SHAFFNER, Attorney at Law, Office on Square, McConnellsburg, Pa. All legal bM.new and eolleouou .strata will eeelv . fcrfiU aad prompt attention. L w. funk -:- DEALER IN -:- High Grade Plain Pianos, Player Pianos, Organs, Victrolas, Rec ords, and Professional Tu ner, McConnellsburg, Nothing adds more to the refinements of home than good music. To have good music you must have a good instrument. There are good bad and indifferent instru ments, and to the unskilled eye they look much alike. The unprincipled dealer is likely to make you pay a first-class price for a fourth-class instrument. 1 have lived in this county since my birth, I am a taxpayer and in a position to make good any business transactions. Buy your piano, organ) or victrola trom me and if it is not all right you can come back at me. There are families in every part of this county that have purchased instruments from me. Ask them about me. Perhaps you want to trade your organ for a Piano, or Player Piano; or your Plain Piano, for a Player. See me. Let's talk it over. L. W. FUNK. W. M. COMERER, agent for IHi. GEISER MANUFAC TURING COMPANY, BURNT CABINS, PA. for He sale of Traction and Portable Engines, Gaso line, Separators, Clo- rerEnllers, Saw mills, &c. Engines on hand all V the time. 1 Western Maryland Railway Company. In Effect September 27, 1914. Train leave Hanoock ai follow. : No. 7 1.40 a, m. (dally) forCumberland, Pitts- burgh and west, also West Virginia points. No. 81.38 a. m. for Hageratown, Gettysburg, Banover, York and Baltimore. No, 1 .S0 a. m. (dally exoept Nunday) Ex press for Cumberland and Intermediate point. No. 49.07 a, m. (dally eioept Sunday) Ex pres. for HageratnwQ, Gettysburg Hanover, Baltimore 'M Intermediate , points. New York, Fllltlelphla, Wash Ington, eta No, J t p. m. (dally) Western Exprea. for Cumberland, West Virginia point au the West. No. t 8.07 p. m. (dallv) Express tor Hairer town, Waynesboro, Cbainberaburg, Frederick. Baltimore, Ntw Sork. Pail delphla, Waahingon. A. L. WIBLE Auctioneer, McConnellsbnrg", Pi. Prompt attention' to all buslnes In Ibl line. He may be found at his home on West Water street where be oonduot barber, and aboe mending shop. I tl-lf
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