THE PULTON COUNTY NEWS, McC0NNELL83URG, PA. NTHESTINfi PARAGRAPHS t K i dcI and Oeoertl Intercut, Oatbered t nOlul VI VIIIJ II iu vui Exchangea. CONDENSED FOR HURRIED READERS Miss Ethel Kendall went to Harrisburg, Tuesday, to visit Mrs. Nathan Everts and other friends. "Old folks" say that there was a fall of eight inches of snow in McConnellsburg on the 4th of May, 1861. "Mothers' Day will be observed by the Epworth League next Sunday evening in the M. E. church. All invited. T. K. Downes Esq. and Mis9 Kate Smith, of Belfast township scent Monday night and Tuesday with friends in town. State Department of Zoology will eive a demonstration on or chard work on May 14 th, at J. B. Runyan's, McConnellsburg. Miss Hattie Sipes, of Everett, is at Dr, Davis's office at Hus- tontown with a full line of spring and summer millinery. 4-39-tf Recent activities among Cham bersburg citizens would indicate that they have just discovered McConnellsburg. Why so re cently? Rev. C. L Funk will preach at the Sideline Hill Baptist church at 10 o'clock on the second Sun day in May, and at Needmore at 7:30 in the evening. Farmers who water stock in Cove Creek do not object to the stocking of the stream with cat fish, but they are objecting to the stocking of it with cats. George Wilson, near Dott, ac companied his son Howard to the latter's home near Centralia, 111., last week, after Howard had completed his home visit Parts of ten counties in the State are still under quarantine for foot and mouth disease Leb anon county being the nearest point in which quarantine exists. Mr. and Mrs. W. II. Shaw, of New Grenada, and Mr. Elmer Cutchall, of Robertsdale, in the latter's automobile, made a trip to McConnellsburg last Saturday. J. W. Mellott, wife, and chil dren of this place, made a trip to Franklin county last Sunday in their new Buick, and spent the day with Jacob's brother Dayton. C. B. Stevens, McConnellsburg Harvey Unger, Ayr township, and W. H, Baumgardner, Wells Tannery, are in attendance as jurors at United States Court, Sunbury. Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Foust and their daughter Gladys, of Penn- brook, and Mr. Kissel and Miss Jennie Kissel, of St Thomas, were guests of Miss Myrtle Sipes last Sunday. C. M. Ray, Ayr township, did not "pull down his barn," but he did "build greater" by adding a spacious end to his barn last Sat urday, on account of increase in farm products. Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Truax, and two children Roy and Jessie, of Pleasant Ridge, were shop ping in town Thursday of last week, and socially shared the long green with the editor. Annie Fletcher Jlo we, widow of Judge D. Watson Rowe, many years ago president Judge of the courts in this county, died at her home in Chambersburg last Sat urday evening in her 80th year. The many friends of Prof. Lewis Harris will learn with re gret that he has been in very poor health during the past two months. He has recently re moved with his family from Ston ington to Pana, 111. Mr. Scott Brant near Dane, lost a horse by death last Friday morning. He does not know the cause of its death, unless it was a Fatalist and thought that its time had come to die, and it just died. ' Mr. Richard Johnson, who owns part of the Jacob Zimmer man farm in ThomDson town ship, spent last Saturday night m the home of his brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Johnson in McConnellsburg. The Irwin Store has received the agency for the Bale of the ChambersburgBaking Company's steam baked bread and rolls. Fresh Try this bread. It will please . Leave your standing order m have it delivered. 4-29-2 Wanted Pop corn at Run yan's Store. The Knobsville Base Ball team will hold a festival in the grove near Knobsville Saturday even ing, May 8th, for benefit of team. Game in the afternoon. Welcome. Amos D. Peightel is again in the chair in the sanctum of the Democrat office. He and Mrs. Peightel returned home from Phil adelphia last Friday, leaving their daughter Pauline at the hospital for a few days. The annual Spring Normal school will begin next Monday, and the prospects are fine for a large attendance. Professors Barton and Ranck are both teach ers of experience and ability, and well able to take care of all who may be in attendance. Mr. Carl Deneen and son Wood accompanied by Raymond Litton all of Hancock, made an automo bile trip to McConnellsburg Tues day in Carl's new car. Mrs. De neen came along as far as John M. Winters' where Bhe remained until her husband returned in the afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Kline and their two children Hilda and Lu cille, of Waynesboro, passed through town last Saturday on their way to the bedside of Mr. Kline's father, Mr. Samuel C. Kline, of Belfast township. The elder gentleman is seriously ill with heart trouble and dropsy. Charles S. Wilkinson, a former resident of the Cove, but now living at Delmar, Del., is visit ing his father Mr. Jacob Wilkin son, who has been very ill for several days. The father has his home with the family of his son, Amos in this place, and has al most completed his eighty-fourth year. Last week, Mr. Edward J. Post of this place received a vis it from his father, John H. Post of Allenwood, N. J. The latter enjoyed rambles on our moun tains, it being the first time he has had the opportunity to ex amine them at close range. Mr. Post bought Geo. A. Harris's sorrel horse and bugy, and drove home this week. Last Saturday, Bundy Crist Bethel township, hitched up and drove to the home of Charley Mellott and wife, picked them up and drove on to Joseph E. Mel- lott's where they picked up Web ster and Ralph, and all went fishing. By 11 o'clock p. m., they had caught 35 fish (size not given) and one large eel. Bun says there is no use fishing with out catching fish. About 2 o'clock, Thursday aft ernoon of last week, sharp light ning struck the steeple of the Trinity Reformed church at Os- ter burg, Bedford county, followed the timbers down through the church, set the church afire in several places, and in less than an hour it was burned to the ground. It was a two-story brick building, cost $8,000. and carried $2,000 insurance. The membership is 225 and they had but recently called a pastor. WARFORDSBCRU. Amos Barber and Allen Clark are on the sick list . . After bav ing spent two weeks on mission work among the churches of Rays Hill and Southern Pennsylvania Conference, Miss Blanche Smith returned home and reported the organization of eleven new mis sionary societies. . . Master Geo Truax and bis sister, of Belle Grove, Md., are visiting their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Al len Smith. ..Frank Hess and family spent Saturday and Sun day in the home of Mrs. ' Hess's parents, in Bedford County. .. Alex Bradsbaw is bustling in lumber and stone preparatory to building a new barn before bar WATERFALL. Mrs. Susan King and Miss Margaret Price visited Sunday at Albert King's. ..Mr and Mrs. Samuel Gracey, of Mt. Union, attended the funeral of Mrs. George Barnett, and visited among friends last ween. . . Mr. and Mrs. Albert King spent an evening recently in the home of Ross King. . . Harvey Black has purchased an automobile ..There will be preaching at Mt Tabor May 9th in the morning. Mrs. Geo. W. Barnett Mary E. Stunkard, wife of George W. Barnett near Water fall, died Sunday evening, April 25, 1915, aged 55 years, 6 months and 16 days. Funeral the fol lowing Wednesday, and inter ment in the Bethel cemetery at New Grenada. More extended notice next week, Public Auction of Real Estate. 1,000 Acres Farm and Timber Land will be sold in front of the MONTEREY HOTEL HANCOCK, MD, AT 1 O'CLOCK, Saturday, May 15, 1915. THE BLUMENTHAL TRACT now owned by H. N. Rosen, containing 950 acres will be sub-divided and sold for the highest dollar. This tract is situate three miles North of Hancock, Md.. in Fulton County, Pa. The farm part containing about 140 acres is in good condition, much ot it is bottom land well watered. The sub-division will consist of five tracts and several of the tracts are well timbered. Purchasers will have privilege to buy one or all the tracts. Blue prints of the sub-division can be seen by calling on Thomas Gilleece, Hancock, Maryland, or Geo. A. Harris, McConnellsburg, Pennsylvania. Also per sons desiring to look over land and timber will call on Thomas Gilleece, Han cock, Md. . FIVE ACRES adjoining the Brick Mill tract, near Hancock, Maryland. Situate right along the W. M. R. R. and the Canal. There is erected on this tract a planing mill building 40x100 feet. A Canning factory building 36x70 teet, and a smal dwelling house and other outbuildings. This is an ideal location for tactors. THIRTY-FIVE ACRES known as the Shale Tract, adjoining the State Highway and very near the W. M. R. R. From this tract the Hancock Brick Company secures all the material for the manufacture of brick, paying thereior an annual rental. Purchaser of this tract will receive a steady income. The supply is inexaustible. FOURTEEN ACRES more or less. Situate between the State Highway and the Brick Mill. This is a very desirable tract for lactones or building lots. Situate near the W. M. Tracks and the Canal. All the above tracts will be sold on very easy terms. For full description and terms call on Thomas Gilleece, Hancock, Maryland. Come and bring your friends. This will be the largest sale of real estate in this section for many years. National Real Estate and Auction Company, 1024 Woodward Building, Washington, D. C. About two weeks ago, Rev. J. L. Yearick received a slight scratch of a nail on one of his hands. The injury was sufficient to draw but a trace of blood, and no further attention was paid it for several days when blood poi son set in, and for several days last week he suffered from a very stubborn sore. Wanted, For Sale, For Rent, Lost, Found, Etc. RATES One cent per word for each Insertion. No advertisement accepted for less than 15 cents. Cash must ac company order. Wanted Pop corn, at Run yan's Store. ' Wanted, Second Coon and Waitress at Hotel McLaughlin, Greencastle, Pa. 5 6 2t For Sale Running gears of spring wagon, with tongue and shafts. Good condition. Price very low. Owner has no use for them. Samuel Bender, McCon nellsburg. 5 6 2t ALEXANDER'S McConnellsburg and Fort Loudon Automobile Line by way of the Lincoln Highway. ' Leaves McConnellsburg at 6:15, a. m., and 1 p. m., arriving at Fort Lou don In time tor the 7:44 a. m train and the 3:13 p. m. train. Returning, leaves Fort Loudon on the arrival of the 11:05 a. m. train, and the 6:27 p. m. train. Fare CO ceDts. Any freight or express marked in my cure will receive prompt attention. A share of your putronuge solicited J. S. ALEXANDER, 4-29-tf. Proprietor. Western Maryland Railway Company. In Effect September 27, 1914. Train leave Hanoook ai follow! : No. 71.40 a, m (dally) (or Cumberland, Pitta burxh nod went, also West Virginia points. No. 8 S 38 a. m. for Hufferstown, Gettysburg, Hanover, York and Ualtlmore. No, I 8.80 a. m. (dally exonpt Sunday) Ex press for Cumberland and Intermediate point. No. 49.07 a. m. (dally exoept Sunday) El fren for Haireratown, Gettysburg ianover, Baltimore and Intermediate points, New York, Philadelphia, Waah lngton, eto. No, S t.K p. m. (dally) Western Eipresa for Cumberland, West Virginia polnta and the Weai. No. t 1-07 p. m. (dally) Express for Harrem town, Waynesboro, Cnamberoburg, Frederick, Baltimore, New York, Phlla dalptila, Waahlufon. 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. EASTMAN KODAKS I have taken the Easman Kodak Agency, and have in Stock a nice assort meut of Kodaks, Cameras and Photographic Supplies. Special ord ers filled promptly at factory pri ces, in case instrument or supplies are not in stock. Kodaks and Cameras from $1 25, to 00 00. I Noth'ng like a Kodak for amusement and profit. Come and see them. LESLIE W.SEYLAR The Rexall Store, McConnellsburg, Pa. DfWlH'l ttis kuiij aai.nj Tho famous llttl pl'It. NOTICE TO Tax-Payers! The Tax-Pavers of Fulton county are hereby notified that I will meet them at the following times and places in the districts named, for the purpose of receiving the State, County ana Dog Taxeto for litis: Thompson, Tuesday, June 1st. Sharp's store 6 to 7:30 a. m.; Dickey's Mountain, Hess' store 8:30 to 10 a. m.; Plum Rgn, Douglas store 11 to 1Z m. Bethel. Tuesday. June 1st., War fordsburg, Palmer's store 3 to 6 p. m.: Wednesday, June 2nd, Dott, Carnell's store 7 to 10 a. m : James Mellott'i 1 to 2 d m. Union, Wednesday, June 2nd, Lash ley's store 4 to 7 p. m.; mursaay, June 3rd, Jacob Shultz 7 to 8 a.m.; Buck Valley Postofflce to 10 a. m.; Amaranth Postotllce 11 to 12 m. Brush Creek, Thursday, June 3rd, LocuBt Grove Postotllce 2 to 3 p. m.; Hess' store 4 to 8 p. m.; Friday, June 4th, Emmaville, Smith's store 6 to 8 a m.; Geo. Lynch 's store 9 to 10 a. m.; Duvall's store 11 to 12 m. Licking Creek, Friday, June 4th, Hann's store 4 to o p. m ; uarrison vllle, Metzler's Hotel, 6 to 8 p. m. Belfast and Licking Creek, Satur day, June 5th, Laidig's store 7:30 to 9 a. m.; Pleasant Ridge Postotllce 10 to 12 m ; Sipes Mill Postotllce, 1 to Z p m.:Needmore3:30to6:30p. m. Ayr, Monday, June 7th, Peter Kirk's store 8 to lo a. m.; Patterson's store 11 to 12 m.: Clto Postotllce. 2 to i D.m McCounellsbure. Tod and Ayr, Tues dav. June 8. Commissioner's otilce 8 to 12 m.; Tod and Dublin, Knobevllle, HaraU's store, June 8, Z to S p. m. Dublin. Wednesday, June 9, Burnt Cabins. Brodbeck's Hotel 7 to 9 a. m.; Fort Littleton, Whitsel's Hotel 11 to 2 p. m.; Clear Ridge, Henry's Hotel i to li p. m. Taylor, Clear Ridge, Henry's Hotel, Wednesday, June 9th, 4 to 6 p. m ; Thursday, June 10th, Dublin Mills Postotllce 6:30 to 8:30 a. m.; Gracey Postotllce 9:30 to 10:30 a. m; Water fall Postotllce 1 to 2 p. m.; Friday, June 11, Hiram PostutHce 3 to 4 p. m i Saturday, June 12th, Hustontown, Lamberson's store 7 to 10 a. m. Wells, Thursday, June 10th, New Grenada, Houck's Hotel 3 to 5 p. m.; Enid, Election house, Friday, June 11, 6 to 8 a.m.; Wells Tannery, Baum gardner 's store 9 to 11 a. m. All persons appearing at the respec tive places to pay their taxes will be allowed a reduction of five per cent. If taxes are not paid on or before July 28, the duplioates will be placed In the hands of a Justice of the Peace In each township for collection; all parties then owing will be required to pay th full tax charged on duplicate, and fees allowed by law fo: collecting debts The rate is 5 mills. LICENSE All persons who are subject to Mercantile or other licenses are requested to meet at the above time and places, as 1 am compelled by law to bring suit on all unpaid licen ses by July 1th, next SAMUEL A. HESS, Treasurers Office, County Treasurer. April 29, 1915. Geo. I. Reisner & Co, have now in stock a large new line of Silks for dresses and waists. Silks and Dress Goods A splendid Foulard for 48 cents. Habutai Silks 50 cts. Tub Silks, Mesalines, &c for waists and suits see them, Cotton and wool Dress Goods a large stock. Palm Beach Cloth, one of the good things this season. Poplins from 39 to 75 cents. A good 56 inch Serge 65 cts.; we sold the same goods at 90 cts. before. Crepe De Cheine 36 inch 50 cts a lovely summer cloth. A large lot of woolen dress goods that are cheaper now than they will be later. Women and Children's Wash Dresses. A splendid assortment of women, and children's wash Dresses. A very nice dress for ladies at 75c, 90c, $1.25, $1.50. Mis ses dresses 50c. to $1.25. Children's dresses 25c. to $1.25 all well made and good colors. Large Assortment of Waists and Gloves A large assortment of waists, from 25c. ladies' size, to $3.00. A beautiful silk waist for $1.25. A large line of Ladies' Gloves in wanted kinds. Men s Suits. Carpets. Mattings. Shoes. We call special attention to our Men's Suits, see them to appreciate them. t A large stock of Carpets, Mattings, and Rugs at old prices. Shoes for everybody. Please give us a call. G. W. REISNER & CO., lYour Peace of Mind Your peace of mind depends upon freedom from worry. An account with a good strong na tional bank, strictly under federal controll, such as this bank, givesyou is a feeling of assurance that will drive away worry. We would like to talk to you about opening an account with us. First National Bank of McConnellsburg, Pa. The BANK that made it possible for you to re ceive INTEREST on your savings. M. R. SHAFFNER, Attorney at Law, . Office on Square, cConnellsburg, Pa. All total bua.naaa and aollaouoni animated will ooelTS oaratai and prompt attention. r New Real Estate Agency. Having retired from the Mercantile business with a view to giving his entire attention to Real Estate, the undersigned offers his service to any one having real estate for sale, or wanting to buy. His thorough acquaintance with values and conditions in Fulton County, coupled with long and successful experience in handling Real Es tate, makes it possible for him to bring about results in the shortest possible time. Write, or call on, D. H. PATTERSON, WEBSTER MILLS, PA. FULTON COUNTY NEWS is the people's paper. $1.00 a Year in Advance.