THE PULTON COUNTY NEWS, McC0NNELL83URG, PA.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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