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JONDENSED WKRIED READERS
Best 10c counter ever in Mc
Connellsburg at The Hill Store.
The larireEt'assortment of La
dies and Gents Gold filled watch
es at Irwin's.
Don't complete your Christmas
ihopping until you have been at
The Hill Store.
One ticket with every 5-cent
pnrchase for the free Xmas Gifts
it Ye Smoke Shop.
The Irwin Store has all kinds
of Toys, Blocks, Books, etc., that
will delight the little ones. J
J. C. Maun, the millwright, re
turned home last Saturday after
having made a successful trip
through New York Btate.
Mr. and Mrs. A. Bard McDow
ell, near Lamaster, spent last
Thursday night in the home of
Rev. and Mrs. J; L. Grove.
As we said before, a year's sub
scription to the News would be a
fine and sensible Christmas gift
to that friend away from home.
When you want your automo
bile, wagon, sleigh, or boggy
painted, call on or address Thos.
B. Stevens, McConnellsburg.Pa
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Mr. John Hollenshead and sons
of Belfast township made a trip
to McCo.mellsburg Monday,' and
took home with them a new Max
well car.
A. W. Brubaker' wife and four
children, of Waynesboro, autoed
toMcConnellsburg last Sunday to
gee Aaron Richards, a brother of
Mrs. Brubaker.' ! '
Mrs. Harry McGaughey and
her son-in-law, and daughter Mr.
and Mrsi Robert Stout-all of
Greencastle, visited Miss Mollie
3eylar last Saturdays
Leather Suit Case, Bilk Um
brellas' Far Driving Gloves, Au
omobile Robe, Carving Sets
ito , for free Xmas Gifts at Ye
3moke Shop. .11 28 5t
Mr. Frances Doyle and his sis
rr Miss Annie, and Miss Jessie
Shimer all of this place, attend-
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fa tne iuneraioi vorneuua juuyie
in Harrisburg Monday afternoon.
John Keebaugh fired his draw-
kiln on the Woollett farm in Dub
lin township last week. John
cultivates the big farm .and since
July has been too busy to burn
lime. '
Amos Gordon and Todd Lynch,
two of lower Belfast's citizens,
spent a few hours in town Tues
day. Amos owns and lives on
the old John B. Lynch farm on
Licking Creek.
Last Saturday W. S. Brant,
Scott Runyan, and the two Pat
terson brothers, in the Patterson
car. viewed the work being done
on the McConnellsburg and F6rt
Loudon railroad. .
Dr. N. C. Trout, of Fairfield,
Adams county, and Mr. Donald
son, of near the Bame place, spent
last Sunday in the home of the
former's mother, Mrs. M. B.
Trout, in this place.
William Wilds, of Fort Little
ton took dinner last Saturday
with his uncle, S. B. Woollett
While' Billy is"a good shot, he
never hunts; but he enjoys jok
ing the fellow who misses.
An automobile" party composed
of N. A. Matthias, John Baldwin
and Pearl Trexler all of Burnt
Cabins, passed through McCon
nellsburg last Saturday morning
on their way to Chambereburg.
Last Saturday afternoon was a
busy time in town. Horse blank
ets were the evidence up and
the street but most of
them were covering the engines
of automobiles. How times do
change I
Two of the three grain eleva
tors of the Pennsylvania railroad
at Erie were destroyed last Fri
day and 600,000 bushels of wheat
hnrnnri. Rnnntflneous combus
tion is supposed to have been the
origin of the fire.
Mr. and Mrs. Roy M. Daniels
and two children, of Hancock,
md Mr. and Mrs., Thompson
!.mes and child; near Hancock,
toed to this place last Saturday
visit Mrs. saran ruiman,
VnHmftMiAr of the two ladies
Vk urdav niirht thev stayed in the
r i r v
tm tne of Mrs. William Secrlst, in
nejfc Cove, a sister oi Mrs. James
m fl Mrs. Daniels.-
' Sam Mellott of Ayr township,
brought down a buck last Tues
day that cleaned 156 pounds'
Mrs. S. B. Woollet whose ill
ness we mentioned two weeks
ago, has not improved, and she
is now confined to bed.
Look over the advertisements
in the News and see what Mc
Connellsburg merchants are of
fering you for the holidays. -
George W. Morton, of Belfast
township, brought two ears' of
larly Mastodon corn to this office
yesterday that contained 26 rows
each and 55 grains to the row.
W. E.'BahvMrs. Bair, their
ittle son Max, and Max's four-
'ooted playmate Poddy, were bu
sy Christmas shoppers from Green
Hill last Saturday. Poddy makes
his purchases of tidbits by doing
;ricks for the clerks.
Elmer E. Fraker, near Fort
Littleton, helped swell the big
honor roll for December by pay
ing a year's subscription last
Saturday. Watch for that roll
the first issue in January its go
ing to be a "whopper."
Read Mertie Shimer's adver
tisement She does not have as
Big a stock of goods as Johnnie
Moneymaker, but what she has
is all right, and the prices' are
low enough to make it worth
while to give her a call.
Try making yourself happy or
giving some little child of poor
parents a Christmas gift. A lit
tle dress, a coat or a pair of ov
eralls will bring more lasting de
light to them than the gift of
gold watches to wealthy friends.
John A. Pittman and Reuben
S. Mellott near Sipes Mills, were
among the last Saturday business
callers in ' town. They report
that those who may hatfe depend
ed on a supply of venison for
winter use will have to fall back
on plain pork and beef. .
Jeweler Ludwig,' of Chambers-
bure. has anew advertisement
this week. ' Mr. Ludwig needs
no introduction to Fulton county
people for he has been an occa
sional advertiser in the News
for years. Be sure to drop into
his place when in Chambersburg.
Mr. and Mrs. Raynard Mellott
and their little son Wallace, Need-
more, R. R. 2, drove to McCon
nellsburg last Tuesday to do some
shopping. Incidentally, their
News is paid up to January, 1917.
No wonder Raynard looks so
healthy he heads oil all worry.
Mr. George Fox and his bride,
of . Kansas, who have been spend
ing some time in this place, re
cently visited friends in Franklin
county and returned last Tues
day. Some time during the lat
ter part of this week they expect
to return to their western home.
Mr. and Mrs. George Lodge, of
Brush Creek Valley, and W. M.
Lodge and family, of Saxton,
were recent visitors in the home
of Mrs. Emma M. Lodge, North
Second Btreet Mr. Charles M.
Lodge, near Wilkes Barre, is also
visiting in the same home.
William and H. M. Richards,
farmers near Lewisburg, Oh'o,
are spending this week with their
brother Aaron, on South Second
Aaron, as mentioned by the News
last week, returned from the hos
pital at Philadelphia, where he
was examined for liver trouble.
He has been in bed much of the
time since, and he is at present
suffering from an attack of
grippe.
Conference of Temperance Workers.
F, F. Holsopple, one of the dis
trict superintendents of the Penn
sylvania Anti-Saloon League, was
in McConnellsburg Tuesday of
this week, and had a long confer
ence with temperance workers.
he meeting was informal and
was held in one of the parlors of
the Reformed church. Mr. Hol
sopple has had training and ex
perience in the matter of drawing
up remonstrances against the
granting of licenses to sell intox
icants, and he pointed out many
defects to be avoided in order to
meet the requirements of the
courts, as well as to be prepared
to meet the arguments of oppos
ing forces. He quoted eminent
authorities to show that a remon
strance should be legally worded,
dated, and signed. Applicants
for license have suffered because
of defects in the application, and
they, in return, are not slow to
point out to the Court defects in
remonstrances. Matters of form
were, therefore, the leading top
ics discussed at the meeting.
Nice Trip.
On Saturday, November 27th,
Mr. John Bard and Rev. John
Mellott went by way of Hancock
to visit relatives in Stoystown,
Johnstown, Wilmore, and Al-
toona. Saturday evening, they
arrived safe at the home of Mr.
Bard's son Webster at Stoystown
where Mr. Bard staid until
Thursday, during which time Mr
Mellott went to Wilmore, Johns
town and other points, visiting
uncles, aunts, and cousins among
whom was his cousin Bingham
Stephens, Judge of the courts of
Cambria county. Thursday even
ing; he and Mr. Bard went over
to Altooha and spent the time
until Friday in the home of Mr.
Bard'a daughter, Mrs.; Harry
Mcllnay. On Friday night they
staid at William Steel's near Ev
erett and returned home Satur
day, having had a most enjoya
ble time.
Denrj Property Sold.
At public sale last Saturday,
the Henry farm north of town,
better known to the older folks
as the John M, Sloan farm, con
taining about 200 acres, was sold
to Prothonotary B. Frank Henry
and his sister Laura (Mrs. Rob
ert G. Alexander) for the sum
of $14,700.00. The new house,
which James Henry built when
he auit farming, and in which
he and Mrs. Henry spent the re
mainder of their lives, situate
just north of the Borough, was
Bold to Mrs. Alexander for $1700.
- II. R. Ramsey, Dead.
D. R Ramsey, the well known
Jeweler and Grocer in McCou
nellsburg, died at his home on
S. Second Street at 4:30 o'clock
last evening. While Mr. Ram
sey had been in declining health
for Beverai years, It has been on
ly since last Saturday night that
his condition became critical.
His death resulted from Diabe
tes. As we go to press funeral
arrangements have not been
made. Obituary next week.
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Hail Your Packages Early. -There
are very few families in
Fulton county that do not have
members in the West or in other
distant places.' Hundreds of
Christmas packages go from the
home folks to these absent friends.
When we remember that the
railroads pick up similar pack
ages at every station, all mailed
at the last minute, and so many,
indeed, that the mail clerks have
to throw them into a corner un
til they have time to sort them,
we will not wonder that we are
being urged to mail our presents
a few days earlier than we had
intended if we desire to have
them reach friends on time for
Christmas. Mail early. The fact
that your package leaves the
home office on time does not mean
that it will not be held over at
some congested point
Would Pension The Aged.
Congressman B. K. Focht of
this district has introduced in
the House a bill providing for the
pensioning of American citizens
who have reached the age of six
ty-five years, are incapable of
manual labor, and whose incomes
are less than $200 per annum.
The bill is as follows:
Be it enacted by the Senate and
House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Con
gress assembled:. That on and
after June first nineteen hun
dred and seventeen, all American
citizens having an income of less
than $200 per annum and are six
ty-five or more years of age and
unfit and incapable of manual la
bor shall be allowed an annual
Government pension at the rate
of $10 per month.
Notice to Shareholders.
' The regular annual meeting of
the shareholders of the First Na
tional Bank, of McConnellsburg,
Pa., for the election of directors
for the ensuing, year, will be held
in the Banking Rooms on Tues
day, January 11, 1916, between
the hours of 12 o'clock, noon and
2 o'clock, p. m. . '
Merrill W. Nace, '
12-9-4t Cashier.
. Election DatesUy J
Harrisburg, Dec. 5 "Thorn's
Book, concerning f next year's
elections, has been completed and
will be ready for distribution at
some time this week. "Thorn's
Book" is the digest of election
laws, prepared biennially for gen
eral elections by George D. Thorn
chief clerk of the state' depart
ment, and is used everywhere in
the state for officialfreference.
The following parties are list
ed for the official ballot in the
order named: Democratic, Wash
ington, Republican, Socialist Bull
Moose, Keystone, Roosevelt Pro
gressive, Prohibition.
Candidates are to be nominat
ed at the primaries on May 16
for the following offices: Presi
dent of the United States, Unit
ed States senator, state treasurer
auditor general, supreme court
justice, four congressmen-at-
large, one congressman in each
district one senator in each odd
numbered district the proper
number of assemblymen in each
district ..
The digest gives a general sum
mary of the laws, notes that the
primaries are to be held May 16
and the general election Novem
ber 7, and also gives the follow
ing calendar. ,
First day for Securing signa
tures on nominating, petitions,
February 18. '
Last day for filing primary
nominating petitions, April ,18.
Last day for filing independent
nomination papers for general
election for any office, October 3.
Last day to be assessed for No
vember election, September 6.
Last day to be registered for
voters not registered for Novem
ber, 1915, in Philadelphia, Pitts
burgh and Scranton, for spring
primary, April 12, all other cities
April 26. "' ' .
First day to be registered for
November election, any city,
September 7; second day, Sept
ember 18; third day, October 7.
Last day for candidates to
withdraw before primary, April
21, 4 p. m.
Last day for filing primary ex
penses, May 31.
Last day for filing general elec
tion expenses, December 7.
School. Report
Report of Laidig school for the
third month beginning Nov. 8,
1915, and closing December 10,
1915. Number of pupils enrolled;
males, 12; females, 11; total 23.
Average attendance: males, 10;
females, 10; total 20. Per cent
of attendance: males, 89; females,
93; total, 91. '
Those Who attended every day
were: Albert Price, Merrill Mum-
ma, Mildred and Paul Erb, and
Mabel, Susan, Ruth and Flossie
Laidig. Visitors, 4. Ethel Sipes,
teacher.
W. REISNERJ GO.
HOT Til IV RARPSTN The 8a,e of Ladies' Misses and
RyUlUal DfiJAUlilllU Children's Coats goes on. Lots of
Bargains left. Coats that sold for $6.00, now $3.75, and so on
' through the entire stock.
Subsciber for tne "News' only
Sl.OOayear. -
HULLABALOO
There is a Wonderful hullabaloo about Men's
Clothing advancing, but we can sell you a
Suit just as cheap as ever before; qualities equal, and workman
ship better. See our stock of Overcoats. Prices to suit every
person.
I I r Shoes direct from the factory, and as solid
and good as any one can sell. Our prices
are. low.
Dress Goods
duplicated at present prices.
A large line of Dress Goods and
Silks. Muslins that can not be
RUBBERS
Rubbers for every person the best
that can be had.
I -l Bargains in Blankets and Comforts. A
uiaiiJtvcLo
good white Cotton Comfort for a dollar.
Geo. W. Reisner & Co.,
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McConnellsburg, Penn'a.
Notice to Shareholders.
The regular annual meeting of
the shareholders of the Fulton
County Bank, of McConnellsburg,
Pa., for the election of directors
for the ensuing year, will be held
in the Banking Rooms 'on Tues
day, January 11, 1916, between
the hours of 1 o'clock and 2
o'clock, p. m.
Wilson L. Nace,
12-9-4t . Cashier.
" Sled Soles.
Lewis Helfrick, who has a
foundry near Knobsville, has on
hand a lot of Acme, and other
kinds of sled soles. He is run
ning his foundry now, and will
fill all orders for castings prompt
ly and satisfactorily.
Telling is
Knowing
And we know we save you and give
you better, quality on Suits we make.
We have, also, in stock well made Suits
and Pataloons.
Boys' Suits and Pants
Sweater Coats for 40 cents and up for
Men and Boys. Dress and Wool Shirts.
Underwear and Union Suits 90c. Hats
- and Caps all prices and styles. Cor
duroy and heavy Khaki Pants. Gloves,
Wool and Cotton Hose. A large line of
Collars and Neckties.
A. V: NACE & SON
McConnellsburg, Penn'a.
'. . Now, Wonld Yon? . : '
If you should, for a WHOLE
YEAR OR TWO, forget to pay
your storekeeper, your butcher,
your blacksmith, your baker, or
doctor, and they should Bend you
a nice little reminder, would you
feel sore? Now, WOULD YOU?
The oQ that gives the
steady, bright, white
light. 1 Triple refined
from Pennsylvania
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B. H.SHAVV HUSTONTOIVIN. PA.
Special Bargains in Real Estate
101 Acres in Taylor township." Good improve
ments and well located. . Nearly all limed.
Plenty of timber, Easy terms. Price 1700 00.
200 Acres Todd township, 2 1-2 miles from
McConnellsburg, near limestone quarry. Good
timber Brick house, good barn and well locat
ed, Price 3500.00, Easy terms.
Inquire tor particulars.
GEO. A. HARRIS Agent,
McConnellsburg, Penn'a.
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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.
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Write, or call on, '
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D. H. PATTERSON,
V WEBSTER MILLS, PA.
FULTON COUNTY NET7S
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