THE FULTON COUNTY HIWS, McC0LLi6iiU.tO'A7 INTERESTING PiRiGBAPflS Local and Oeoeral Interest, Qathered at Home or Clipped Ira oar Exchanges. CONDENSED FOR HURRIED READERS Monday, July 5th being: a legal holiday both bands will be closed for the day. Miss Mollie Seylar entertained a number of friends at tea Tues day evening. John Over, of Lemaster, spent Saturday and Sunday in the home of D. E. Fore. Mrs. Frank St Clair of Wash ington D. C. is visiting her moth er Mrs. Elizabeth Shimer. Mrs. Oscar Gress of the Ex tension is spending some time visiting relatives in Waynesboro. D. E. Fore Esq., accompanied his son Rolla and the latters wife to their home in Philadelphia, Monday. Ex-County Treasurer C, B. Stevens has greatly improved his residence and store front by the application of a coat of paint Olive Shimer, Virginia Tritle, Ruth Cooper and Allie McCoy autoed to Gettysburg last Sunday with Sander W. Cline as engi neer. Grove Keefer, of Chambers burg, spent a few days last week in the home of his mother-in-law Mrs. Margaret Kendall, in the Cove. Robert R. Peck brought Mr. Thomas Morton to town Tuesday and after attending to business returned to their home near An dover. Miss Zola Felton, of Everett R D. 4, spent the time from Wed nesday until Monday with her cousin Mildred Hixson, east Lin coln Way. S. A. Nesbit cleaned up the weeds and grass at the Reformed church, and he thinks somebody should clean up at the Presbyter ian church. Miss Viola Belford of Charri bersburg and Mr. Smith of Mer cersburg.'visited Miss Bessie Nes bit, of Ayr township Saturdry and Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. John Rhoads, of Mercersburg, visited in the home of Mrs. Khoads' parents, Mr. and Mrs. David M. Kendall, in Ayr township, last week. Mrs. Abram Hershey, of New Grenada, suffered a stroke of par alysis about three weeks ago, and is lying at her home in an entire ly helpless condition. Merchant Peter Kirk and daugh ter Mary, accompanied by their neighbor B. R. Simpson, made a trip in their auto to McConnells burg Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. S. B. Woollett after hav ing suffered for twelve weeks wtih grippe and pneumonia, is able to be about all day and to ride out in their automobile. Mr. Willis Skillman, of Phila delphia, spent the time from Saturday evening until Sunday evening with his college-friend George H. Reisner of this place. Mrs. Minnie Marshall, of Phila delphia, and her son Paul, of Minneapolis, Minn., are visiting Mrs. Marshall's brothers, Jacob and George Reisner in this place. Our District Attorney is hav ing his dwelling house repainted; but he will not admit that it is due to his association with the members of the New Civic Lea pie. Mrs. A. K. Alexander returned to her home in this place last Saturday after having spent three eeks in the home of her broth er Martin L. Rinedollar !n Way nesboro. D. Landers, his son Charlie and daughter Estelle, near Dublin Mills, spent last Saturday in Mc Connellsburg. A niece of Mr. Landers, Susie Brown, of Saltillo accompanied them. Saturday afternoon, July 3, at 2 o'clock, the Mount Carmelbase ball team will cross bats with the Clear Ridge boys on the latter's ground, which will be followed bv a festival in the evening. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Orr and daughters Margaret and Helen, Chambersburg, motored to McConnellsburg Sunday morning dinner at Albert Stoner's, in the afternoon, went to Hustontown accompanied by Mrs Myrtle Stoner Lodge, where they visited Mrs. Orr's brother, John oover, returning to Chambers wtg Sunday night. Mrs. David Rotz of Tod town ship, is visiting relatives and friends in Chambersburg. Mrs. Matilda Trout and her daughter Mrs. W. R. Sloan spent Tuesday in Chambersburg. Miss Harriet Sloan and her brother Alex are visiting their aunt, Mrs. Harriet Alexander in Wells Valley. n Is your old pump ou to' whack? If it is, Martin V, Malot, of Hus contown, can make it good as new. He knows how. See his ad in another column. Bruce E. Nace, of Kansas City is in the East on a business trip and on Tuesday evening he came to McConnellsburg to visit his brother, cashier M. W. Nace, for a day or two. Mr. and Mrs. George Lynch and their daughters Helen, May, and Mary Ellen, and Mr. Lynch's mother, Mrs. Margaret Lynch- all near Big Cove Tannery, were in town shopping Tuesday. George Rexroth and nephew J. Rex Irwin, expect to leave Satur day morning for a transcontinen tal trip of six weeks during which time they will visit important cit ies and take in the Panama Expo sition. Miss Fannie Greathead, after having finished another year s work in one of the public schools in Pittsburgh, returned last Sat urday to spend her summer va cation with her mother Mrs. Clara Greathead. Miss Catharine Campbell State Secretary of the Kansas D. A. R. returned to her home in Ottawa, Kansas, a few days ago, after having spent a short time pleas antly in the home of Rev. and Mrs. J. L. Grove. John F. Kendall, who has been 'under the weather" for some time at his home in Ayr township and consequently, has not been in town for a long time, was shak ing hands with many friends on our streets Monday. N. C. Maun, West Newton, Pa., is visiting in the home of his pa rents, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Maun, in Ayr township. He was ac companied home by his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. S. G. Zim merman, of Connellsville, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. H. I. Cromwell, and Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Crom wellall of Clear Ridge passed through McConnellsburg last Sat urday morning in an automobile on their way to visit Roy Crom well and family in Mercersburg. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson E. Litton and children Margaret, David, Frank, John, and Newton, made a trip to McConnellsburg in their automobile last Saturday. Mrs. Litton said that their uncle Mac Litton began his wheat harvest ast Saturday morning. Mrs. Minnie King and children auline and Margaret, of Hiram, spent last week in the home of Mrs. King's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. Scott Brant near Dane. They made the trip in Mr. An drew Brant's new Ford with James Kellar at the wheel. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis A. Helsel, of Hollidaysburg, Pa., spent the time from Saturday until Tues day morning in the home of their uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. B. W. Peck, on their way to Wil mington, Del., where they will reside indefinitely. While sitting on the front porch at his home on East Market street a few days ago, Mr. C. W. eck saw a flock of blackbirds alight in a nearby tree, and no ticed that one of the birds was entirely white. That it belonged to the blackbird family he had no doubt; for it had all the char acteristics of that bird except the color. Mr. and Mrs. Harry O'Neal and daughter Dorothy all of Everett R. D. 3, autoed to Mil- ersville last Tuesday. They were accompanied home by their daughter Miss Marion who was student at Millersville State Normal. The O'Neal family spent Wednesday night with Mr. Chas. Hixson and family whose atch string is always out to their old friends. During Monday and Tuesday, James S. Bratton, of the News force, had the pleasure of a vis it from his mother, Mrs. M. G. Brattan, of Harrisburg, his sis ter, Mrs. W.O. Ker, Carlisle, Pa., R. 9. his nephew. W. S. Ker. and a niece. Miss Mary A. Allin. They came in the Ker Overland touring car, and were highly de- lghtedwith the beautiful Big Cove. ANOTHER MILESTONE. Fulton County, Pa., People Residing in Seneca County, Ohio, Hare Annual Reunion. Quite a colony of Fulton Coun ty people reside in Seneca county 0., and it has been their custom for many years, to assemble at some one of the homes on the second Saturday in June, spend the day socially. and This year, the reunion was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ea- der, west of Bettsville, and in ad dition to other features which made the day very pleasant, the following formal evercises were observed: Prayer, by Rev. James Logue, of Bedford county, Pa., who was visiting in the commun ity at the time; address of wel come by John Eader; other ad dresses by Rev. Enyle of the M E. Church; Rev. Logue, of the Christian church, Rev. Snoke, James Smith, Mr. Paylor, Mr. Culler, Austin Peck, and Charlie Holtz. Recitations were well rendered by Winifred Peck, Rob ert Hixson, Boyd Funk, and James Smith. Interspersed between the ad dresses was splendid music, and altogether, the exercises were very interesting. 1 The fallowing officers were eleected for the ensuing year: President, Charles Funk; Vice resident, Will Weaver; Secre' tary, Gilbert Garland; Assistant Secretary, Gusta Keefer. Only forty members responded to roll call. The visitors from a distance were: Rev. Logue, Ever ett, Pa; and Austin Peck and fam ily, and Mrs. Mary Peck and daughter Mrs. Howard Martin all of Hancock, Md. The next reunion will be held on the second Saturday in June, 916 at the home of Mr. and Mrs Gilbert Rice. Ethel Lefern Peck, Secretary. TOE GRIM REAPER. Short Sketches of the Lives of Per- sons Who Dave Recently Passed Away. Augustus E. Foor. After an illness of several years' duration, Augustus E. Foor died at his home jiear Mat tie in East Providence township, Bedford county, last Friday aged about 68 years. The funeral took place Monday, interment being made in the cemetery at Union Memorial church. Besides his widow, he is survived by three sons and one daughter, Arthur, Ross, Charles and Myra all mar ried and living in the neighbor hood of their old home. The de ceased was a brother of Mrs, C. J.' Barton, of Hustontown. Joseph H. Mellott. After a lingering illness from Brights Disease, Joseph H. Mel lott died at his home in Licking Creek township, Tuesday night, June 29, 1915, aged about 66 years. The funeral was held the next evening at 5 o'clock, inter ment being made at the Sideling Hill Christian church. Mr. Mellott is survived by his wife and the following children; James, Norman, and Charles W. all of Licking Creek township; Ada, wife cf Wm. Greenawalt of Altoona; Eureka, wife of Albert Ramsey, Friends Cove, Bedford county; Eva, widow of Ross Mor ton, at home, and Rosa, wife of James Hollinshead, near Pleas ant Ridge. Skiles-Dcshong. Mr. George Skiles and Miss Rachel De.'hong were married June 30, 1915, by Rev. E. J. Croft at his home at Dane. Mr. Skiles is a son of the late R. A. Skiles and resides at Hustontown. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jackson S. Deshong, of Saluvia. Immediately after the ceremony the bride .and groom and their attendants went to the home of the bride's parents where an elegant wedding dinner was served. The News extends congratulations to these two young friends. - Odd Fellows Reunion. The executive committee elect ed at last year's annual reunion will meet July 3rd at 1 o'clock in McConnellsburg Lodge Room to select place and make arrange ments for this year's reunion. W. L. Nace, Secretary. Subscribe for the News,. 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 v 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 bas 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 band McCormlck binder on band that I will sell cheap. I also have one second band six foot Deering binder and one second hand six foot Deering mow er at a reasonable price, I 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 Croam 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, Lash whips, Manure forks, Sole leather, Pitch forks, Double and Singletree clips, Garden forks, Collar pads, Eay 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 bangers, Syracuse plow shares, Hay car aad 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, ; Chest locks, Horse shoes, Drawer locks, Mule shoes, Padlocks, Capewell Horse nails, Files of all kinds, Wire nails, Mousetraps, 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, Deering mower guards, Nail hammers, Deering binder guards, Nail sets, McCormick binder and mower Saddler punches, guards, Braces, Mower and binder sections, Brace bitts, j 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. Forty-Seven Turkeys Killed. W. F. Cutchall, near Bethle hem church has been unfortunate this summer. He is one of the men who lost several cattle this spring and summer from poison ous matter in the pastures. Fol- owing this loss, a weasel killed brty-seven nice fair-sized young turkeys in one night last week. Sfx more were so badly bitten that they may die. After having discovered his loss of turkeys, he set a trap in the coqp, and next morning Mr. Weasel paid the penalty for his depredation. Had the turkeys lived, and gathered most of their own summer feed as they generally do they would have sold for pehaps, as much as two head of young cattle. July 4th Celebration. The Harrisonville Band has made great preparations for a 4th of July celebration in Hoop's Grove near Harrisonville, on Sat urday, July 3rd. If Saturday should be a bad day, the celebra tion will be held on Monday. Pack a basket of good things to eat and attend. See large bills bills for program. Geo. W. 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. i Your Peace of Mind s Your peace of mind depends upon y freedom from worry. M An account with a good strong na- H tional bank, strictly under federal S controll, such as this bank, givesyou Q is a feeling of assurance that will Jc drive away worry. H We would like to talk to you about O opening an account with us. First National Bank of McConnellsburg, Pa. The BANK that made it possible for you to re- Vk ceive INTEREST on vour savines. 5 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 WILLS, PA. PULTON COUNTY NEWS ; is the people's paper. $1.00 a Tear in Advance, 3
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