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CONDENSED FOR HURRIED READERS
S. A. Nesbit spent the time
from last Saturday until Monday
in Path Valley.
Mrs. Grace .Bender and Mrs.
Ed Shimer spent last Thursday
with Mrs. W. H. Duffy, at Web
ster Mills.
Mr. Bennett H. Mellott and his
sons Duffy and Clyde, made
trip to McConnellsburg Monday
in their Overland.
Mr. and Mjs. Eugene Laidig,
of Jeannette, Pa., were guests in
the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. R.
Shore, one day last week.
E. H. Deshong and Frank Bish
op, of Licking Creek township,
were Saturday callers at this of
fice on a matter of business.
Rehoboth is spelled b-o-t-h, and
not b-e-t-h. See Genesis 10:11;
2C:22, and 1 Chronicles 1:48. Al
so, see Webster Dictionary.
Kev. jonn jvieuott ana sons
Webster and Calvin, and Rev.
W. R. Truax-all of Pleasant
Ridge, were in town Tuesday.
Mrs. Leslie Statler and Mrs.
Chas.' McCurdy of Half-Way, Md
visited their sister Mrs. Thomas
Johnson, West Lincoln Way last
week.
The Damascus Sunday School
will hold its annual picnic in J.
C. Comerer's grove Saturday, Ju
ly 24th, to which all are cordially
invited.
Mrs. O.'R. Dunlap (Nora John
ston) and son Harold, of Pitts
burg, Kansas, are visiting Nora's
mother, Keziah C. Johnston in
the Cove.
Mrs. D. A. Nelson of the Cove,
spent a few days last week in
the home of her son George K
Nelson, near Newville, Cumber
land county.
The Rehoboth M. E. Sunday
school wiIlhold its annual Chil
dren's Day service and picnic
combined in Scott's Grove, Sat
urday, July 31, 1915.
C. L. Sipes, druggist at Belle
vue, Pa., came home on Tuesday
of last week and remained with
his father, J. Nelson Sipes until
Monday of this week.
The heavy rain and windstorm
last Sunday caused a straw stack
to topple over and kill a fine heif
er in the barn yard of D. A.
Washabaugh just west of town. .
Rev. and Mrs. R. E. Peterman
were in Gettysburg several days
last week, and on the return
trip they brought with them Mr.
Harvey W. Adams, Mrs. Peter
man's father.
Mrs. Henry W. Scott and her
daughter-in-law Mrs. Frank E.
W. Scott, of Chambersburg, are
spending this week among their
many Fulton county relatives
and other friends.
Robert Everts and his grand
son, Reuben Engle, and his son
Dennis were early Monday morn
ing callers at the News office.
Our cash account was two dollars
better when they left
Associate Judge and Mrs. W.
B. Stigers, of Warfordsburg, mo
tored to Bedford last Saturday
and spent the tirrte until Monday
afternoon in the home of Mrs.
Stigers' brother Dr. A. C. Dani
els. A. S. Brant, A. M. Corbin, Geo
House, Harry Kellar and his son
James-all of Taylor township
composed an automobile party
that drove over to Gettysburg in
Andy's machine las Sunday and
returned Monday evening.
Hon. and Mrs. Geo. B. Mellott
spent last Sunday in the home of
Mr. Mellotfs mother, Mrs. Par
thenia Mellott who came to Mc
Connellsburg with them' in the
evening and is remaining with
her son's family for a week.
It may be seen by referring to
the advertising columns of the
Fulton Republican that Albert K
Nesbit, of Ayr township, is a
candidate for the nomination at
the Primary election to be held
" the 21st of September for the
ice of County Commissioner.
Oh, yes, and before we forget
't-the big mass meeting called
last Friday night didn't meet.
iftenwhen the Everett papers
me in that evening we read
inere will be a Business Men's
efng &c. &c," and we felt
;ell7we felt that we had wast
eJ a lot of ink.'
After having spent about two
months time in Washington D. C.
Miss Mollie Seylar returned home
Tuesday evening.
' Our friend Harr,y Duffy at
Webster Mills treated himself
and family to a new Studebaker
touring car Tuesday.
Frank Stenger was a pleasant
visitor in the home of his broth
er-in-lawand sister, Mr. and Mrs.
Jno. Wagner, Cumberland coun
ty, last week.
Lloyd and Willis Mellott, Mrs.
David Forner and her son Ira,
and George C. Deshong, of Pleas
ant Ridge, made an automobile
trip to Gettysburg last Sunday.
Rev. W. A. Carver, of Orbiso
nia, who preached in the M. E.
church in this place from 1890 to
1894, with his wife and two
daughters, Misses Maye and Hel-
Carver, were visitors among old
friends in town yesterday,
Mr. Joseph Runyan and his
daughter Mrs. Laura Morgret
and the latter's little daughter
Ruth, came to town on Tuesday
with Judge Stigers in the latter's
automobile, spent the night at
Frank Mason's, and returned
home Wednesday.
The Harrisonville Band will
hold a 4 th of July celebration and
basket picnic on the Reunion
urounas in limp's (Jrove, near
Harrisonville, Saturday, July 3,
mo. ii baturuay should be a
bad day, the celebration will be
held on the following Monday.
See large bills.
Attention is called to the an
nouncement in the proper column,
of Grant Baker, of Dublin town
ship, for the nomination to the
office of County Commissioner on
the Republican ticket. As a prom
inent stock dealer for several
years, Grant is well known over
the County, and well fitted for
the office.
Mr. and Mrs. Urner Truax and
ittle son Bennett, of Licking
Creek township, were among the
shoppers in town on Tuesday.
Urner complained of soreness in
his side. Men as hearty looking
as Urner do not get proper credit
when not feeling well occasional-
y. They look as though they
should never get sick.
Doctor and Mrs. George I. Mc-
Kelway announce the marriage
of their daughter Jane Dalziel to
Mr. Leonard Church Urquhart
on Thursday the tenth day of
June, 1915, Dover, Del. Jane
will be remembered as having
spent several summers with her
aunt Mrs. Smith at the Washing
ton House in this place.
At a meeting last Friday eve
ning, the following persons were
chosen a committee in connection
with the Parent-Teacher associa
tion recently organized in Mc
Connellsburg: Mrs. R. E. Peter
man, chairman; Mrs. J. W. Mos
ser, Mrs. H. L. McKibbin, Mrs.
S. Luring, and Miss Minnie
Reisner are other members.
The Minneapolis (Kansas) Mes
senger says that Rev. C. W. Se
ville delivered the memorial ad
dress last Sunday in the Luther
an church in that city, and it was
the best of the kind ever deliver
ed in that city, and adds that the
Lutheran church of Minneapolis
may well be proud of their min
ister. Dr. and Mrs. N. C. Trout, ac
companied by Prof. Chas. Lan
dis, principal of the schools at
Fairfield, came to McConnells
burg in the Doctor's Buick last
hursdayand remained in the
home of the Doctor's mother,
Mrs. Matilda B. Trout until Sat
urday. They were accompanied
home by Miss Mary B. Trout,
who returned Monday.
An organization railed the Lib
erty Bird Club composed of twen
ty boys with Rev. Yeanck as
eader, was formed in the school
auditorium last Saturday after
noon. Miss Jane H. Rodgers,
the promoter, was present and
made an address. It is a move
ment along a good line, and we
hope the boys may always be
glad that they were fortunate
enough to be included in the
membership.
After having undergone treat
ment in the Wills Hospital, Phil
adelphia, for ten weeks, Pauline,
seven-year-old daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Amos D. Peightel was
brought home last week to re
main until cooler weather in the
fall, at which time she will again
go to the same place for further
treatment Pauline's trouble is
soft cataract both eves beinir
affected to the extent that she
sees nothing clearly,
Lusitauia Victim.
On Tuesday of last week, Dr.
R. B Campboll, of New Grenada,
and his brother, Dr. W. J. Camp
bell, of Mount Union, attended
tho funeral ol William S. Hodge--,
Jr., whose life was lost by the
torpedoing of the Lusitania. The
Campbells are cousins of tbe
Hodges. The father, William
Sterling Hodges, was Paris rep
resentative of the Baldwin Loco
motive Works, and as he was to
spend most of the summer in
Europa on business for his com
pany,be decided to take with him
bis wife and their two little sons,
William and Dean. The fact that
M r. Hodges made a will before he
sailed, in which he made provision
in case be should be lost, and his
wife and children savoi; in case
both he and bis wife should be
lost and the children saved, and,
in case all should be lost, showed
that be was apprehensive of dan
ger. After boarding the ill fated
vessel, he expressed to his wife
bis fear that they were taking a
great ri9lr. They took the risk.
The whole family went dowa to
death, and only one of their nm
ber William was found. The
Hodges were members of Russell
Conwell's church, Philadelphia,
and little William was a scholar
in the Sunday School. Dr. Con-
well officiated at tbe funeral.
Church Notices.
There will be a festival at
Knobsville next Saturday, the
proceeds to be used for the bene
fit of the M. E. Church.
Rev. Yearick will preach in the
Little Cove next Sunday morning
Children's Day services in the
Presbyterian church in the even
ing. Children's Day Services at Fort
Littleton next Sunday evening at
7:30
Next Sabbath morning in the
town church (Lutheran) and in
the afternoon in Big Cove Tan
nery church the long looked for
sermon on "Infant Baptism"
from the Lutheran standpoint,
will be preached by the pastor,
lobt. E. Peterman.
Preaching in the M. E. church
next Sunday morning at 10:30
nstead of Sunday evening as
was announced.
Sunday school at Bald Eagle
School House will be held next
Sunday afternoon tat 2 o'clock,
after which Rev. John Mellott
will preach.
Childrens Day Services next
Sunday morning at Green Hill
Presbyterian church.
Preaching services b y Rev.
James Frum at McKendree next
Sunday at 10:30, and at Akers
ville, at 2:30.
PLUM RUN.
Evangelist Beard, of Martins-
burg, W. Va., filled Rev. Croft's
appointment a t Mount Zion
church last Sunday, and preach
ed a very effective sermon on
"Sin."
J. 11. Gordon is putting up a
barn for George Pelton this week.
Mrs. Emma Kelner is visiting
her brother Shade Truax. And
Don't forget the festival at Zion
Saturday evening.
No Increase of Bates at
Shippensburg Normal.
The Shippensburg State Nor
mal School has not raised its
rates for the coming year. $165
pays registration fee and secures
furnished room, boarding, heat,
light and laundry for the entire
school year of 40 weeks. Send
for catalogue and full informa
tion.
Hill Store Easy to Find.
During the last few days, sev
eral persons from a distance ask
ed "Is this the Hill Store?" Those
not well acquainted with the town
will find our store opposite the
School Building, full of ni.e Bar
gains waiting for you.
The Hill Store
Runyan's Dates.
Do your eyes need attention?
If so Runyan will be at
Saltillo, Saturday, June 19.
Clear Ridge, Monday, June21a.m
Hustontown, Monday, June 21p.m
McConnellsburg, Tuesday and
Wednesday, June 22 and 23.
Over one hundred signatures
to a petition for a rural delivery
for Big Cove south of town have
been secured and the petition is in
Washington awaiting the action
of the Postoffice Department
The territory covered extends to
Big Cove Tannery, and with the
several loops in the route, will be
about 24 miles long. ' . .
BARGAINS AT
Geo. B. MELLOTT'S
Harvest time is drawing near. Fairly good crops are a cer
tainty, and good prices for same is a sure thing Mr. Farm
er, if you are needing anything in the Implement line that will
make your work more pleasant, and at the same time more
profitable, it will pay you to come and see me before you buy.
I sell the
Deering Binders, Mowers, and Reapers.
It is an acknowledged fact that the Deering harvester ma
chinery is the best in the world. The price is just the same
as it has been for years. Some agents would have you believe
the price is higher on account of the war in Europe, which in
not true. If you want to buy a Deering binder, mower, reaper
or a Deering hay rake, it will pay you to come and see me be
fore you buy. I am selling the Deering hay rake lower this
year than last. 1 have one second hand McCormick binder on
hand that I will sell cheap. I also have one second band six
toot Deering binder and one second hand six foot Deering mow
er at a reasonable price, 1 will guarantee any of the above men
tioned machines to do good work and will sell cheap.
Binder Twine 8 l-2c. Per Pound.
The war in Europe has not raised the price of binder twine,
but to the contrary, the price is lower than it has been for
years.
Spring Tooth Harrows Both Wheel and Shoe,
will sell below cost while they last. If you are needing a har
row don't miss this chance of getting one for less than whole
sale price.
Hench and Dromgold Grain Drill.
The following n a partial list of goods carried in stock and
sold at rock bottom prices. Come and compare goods and pri
ces and be convinced. '
Screen wire, galv. and black. Auger bitts,
Corn crib wire, Drill bitts,
Barb wire, Pliers of all kinds,
Poultry fence, Pocket knives,
Ice Cream freezers, Butcher knives,
Clothes Wringers, Oilers (machine),
Washing Machines, Strap hinges,
Cream Separator oil, Gate hinges,
Machine oil, Rope halters,
Linseed oil, Leather halters,
Pure white lead, Buggy whips,
Cable chains, Lasb whips,
Manure forks, Sole leather,
Pitch forks, Double and Singletree clips,
Garden forks, Collar pads,
Hay forks, ropes and pulleys, Breast chains,
Scoop shovels, Knives and forks,
Dirt shovels, Scissors,
All steel mattocks, Carpenter squares,
All steel picks, Bevel squares,
Pick handles, Level squares,
Garden hoes, Screw drivers,
Brush scythes, Bolts all sizes,
Mowing scythes, Rubber garden hose,
Snaths, Rubber roofing,
Barn door track and hangers, Syracuse plow shares,
Hay car and track, Oliver piow shares,
Hay rope, Jointer points,
Shovel plow blades all sizes, Cast iron hog troughs,
Simond cross cut saws, Drill steel,
Hand saws, Crow bars (all steel)
Compass saws, . Double bitt axes,
Meat saws, Single bitt axes,
Chisels and draw knives, Lanterns,
Pipe wrenches, Lantern globes,
Monkey wrenches, Mortise locks, ,
Alligator wrenches, Rim locks,
Automobile wrenches, Door latches,
Pine tar, Drawer pulls,
Campbells Varnish stain, I Chest locks,
Horse shoes, Drawer locks,
Mule shoes, Padlocks,
Capewell Horse nails, Files of all kinds,
Wire nails, Mouse traps,
Cut nails, Sickle Grinders,
Hinge nails, Grind stones on frames,
Lawn mowers, Stone sledges,
Food choppers, Striking hammers,
Pad locks, Fuse, '50c. per hundred feet,
Hatchets, Daering mower guards,
Nail hammers, - Deering binder guards,
Nail sets, McCormick binder and mower
Saddler punches, guards,
Biaces, Mower and binder sections,
Brace bitts, I Feed cutters.
Look the above list over and if you find anything that you are
in need of do not fail to come and examine the goods and get
prices. I have not given any prices for the simple reason that
there is so many different grades and imitations of so many of
the above mentioned articles that the safest thing to do is to
get prices and then compare the goods.
Look your Binder and Mower over and if you find that it
needs any repairs, get the letter and numbers of the piece that
you need and mail it to me and I will be glad to order it for you,
if I do not have it on hand. '
Thanking you for all the past patronage and kindly soliciting
a continuation of same.
Yours for honest and fair dealing.
GEORGE B. MELLOTT,
McConnellsburg, Pa.
NEW GRENADA.
The lecture on Woman Suf
frage, delivered here by Miss
Howard, of Philadelphia, ou the
evening of June eighth was well
attended.
Charles Bolinger and Cloyd
Black attended theSundaySchool
Convention at Alexandria, last
Thursday and Friday.
Misses Elizabeth and Dolly
Baker, of Sixmile Run, spent a
couple of days recently in the
home of R. L. Alloway.
Quite a number of young peo
ple from New Grenada attended
the Social at Wells Valley U. B.
church Saturday evening.
Thomas Ford, wife, and chil
dren, of Finleyville, spent Satur
day and Sunday with Mrs. Ford's
parents, Mr. and Mrs. A.. D.
Keith.
George Shafer, wife, and fam
ily 8 pent Sunday with friends at
Shade Gap.
Kev. Bennett, of Philadelphia,
delivered a very interesting tem
perance lecture in the Church of
God Sunday afternoon.
For next Sunday at Zton M. E
church, Children Services at 10
a. m., preaching at 7:30 p, m.
Subscribe for the News.
Geo. I. Reisner & Co
Have a large assortment of
good-fitting, well-made and
Fast Color Dresses
for Ladies, Misses, and Children. Prices
in Children's Dresses, 25c, 50c, and up;
Misses Dresses 50c, to $3.00. Ladies
65c. to $3.00. We have sold more of
this class of goods this season than ever.
Summer Waists
Waists in white and colors 50c. to $3.00
Quite a nice assortment. See them. A
splendid line of Dress and Waistings in
Silk Poplins, Mesalines, Foulards, &c. A
splendid
Silk Foulard 39c.
A large line of Crepes in different widths.
Flaxons, Crepe de chine, Poplins, &c.
These warm weather goods are just
what will be wanted, now with the hot
season approaching.
Full Line of Oxfords
A full line of Oxfords some to close out
cheap, if we have your size. Unquestion
ably, the largest and best stock of
Men's and Boys' Clothing
in town. Suits at any price from $5.00
to $20.00. Don't pass this by, but come
in and see for yourselves.
G. W. REISNER & CO.,
McConnellsburg, pa.
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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
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WEBSTER AIILLS, PA.
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