"1 lite Alton VOLUME 17 JlcCONNELLSBURG, PA., JULY 13, 191 f. NUMBER 43 RECORD OF DEATHS. Short Sketches of the Lives of Per sons Who Have Recently Passed Away. Paul Martin. Taul Martin who has been in declining health for a number of years grew much worse about ten days ago. His physician found he was suffering from a severe attack of erysipelas. His physical condition was such that he could not stand the malady and on last Friday morning, July 7th, he passed quietly away at the age of 30 years, 4 months and 22 days. Paul was a twin son of the late Christian and Lydia J. Martin two miles south of McConnells burg. Most of his life was Bpent at the old homestead. Paul was a dutiful eon, a loving brother, and kind to every one. He was of a most genial disposition and be loved by all who knew him. He was a special favorite of the fam ily and will be greatly missed. But we trust their loss will be his gain. f During the pastorate of J. V. Royer, Paul united with the M. E. church on probation. When his physical condition would per mit he spent much time in search ing the scripture, meditating on eternal things, and in prayer for the welfare of his soul. He also found much pleasure in joining with his mother in singing spir itual song3 before bowing around the faniily altar and we trust he will sing them forever around the throne of our Heavenly Fath er. ' The deceased is survived by his widowed mother and the follow ing brothers and sisters: J. M., 'Velsh Run, Pa.; W. F. Greens 'mrg, Ind. ; S. R. Gambler, Ohio; A. P., Welsh Run, Pa.; J. H. near Mercersburg, Pa.; A. J., McCon lellsburg; I). W., Madrid, Iowa; 5. C. (twin brother to Paul) Vest Wood, Cal.; Mrs. A. W. , Stuff, Batavia, 111.; Miss Lydia. Oakland, Cal. ; and Misses Bar bara and Clara at home. Funeral services were held at !iis home at ten o'clock Monday norning conducted by Revs. Dan el Hawbaker and Rev. Samuel Meyers. The remains were laid to rest in the family cemetery in the presence of a large concourse of friends and neighbors. The beautiful floral tributes conveyed many messages of sympathy from Paul's young friend3. Miss Mary Norma Stouteagle. Mis3 Mary Nmora Stouteagle died at the home of her father, W. Frank Stouteagle in this place early Monday morning. She had been in failing health for several months, but was confined to her bed twelve weeks'. The funeral services were conducted at the M. E. church by her pastor, Rev. , Edward Jackson at 10 o'clock, yesterday morning. Miss Stouteagle was a daugh ter of W. Frank and Susie Dun lap Stouteagle, and was born March 13, 1887; hence, he was ag(d 29 years, 3 months and 27 days. She was a member 'of the M. E. church since she was twelve years of age, and un til her health failed, she was foremost in everything pretain ing to the welfare and best inter eats of the Sunday school and church. Possessing a remark ably sweet and earnest disposi tion, she left- an influence for good that will forever permeate the lives of those with whom she came in contact during her com paratively short life. . Besides her father, she is sur vived by one sister, Miss 1 Jean- nette. Her mother died about twenty-two years ago. Lynn Davis. , Lynn Davis died at his home in Bedford on Thursday morning f last week aged about 28 years. The funeral took place Sunday afternoon and interment was made In Bedford cemetery. Lynn was a son of Mr. and In His Eighty-Sixth. Our friend "Uncle Sam" Ben der came into the office one day last week to push his subscrip tion ahead another year. He is a veteran of the Civil War, and is in his 8Gth years. He feels fairly well and his mind is clear, but he does not get down town very frequently. While he did not spend as many months in the army a3 many others, he saw much of the real thing. Being a drafted man, he was thrown di rectly into an old regiment (the 100th Regiment Pennsylvania In fantry) and sent right to the front. He wa3 in the thickest of the fights around Petersburg and Richmond, and was only a short distance away from Appamattox the day Lee surrendered. It is said that it cost $15,000 to kill a man in war, under present modes of fighting. Mrs. A. Curtin Davis, his moth er being Annie Stoner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Merrick A. Sto ner. His father died last March a year, and since that time Lynn had charge of his father's ton- sorial parlors. The deceased had been married, but his wife pre ceded him to the grave several years ago. One chil4 is living with' the mother's parents near Rainsburg. Among those attend ing the funeral Sunday afternoon were Mr. and Mrs. John Martin of Chambersburg accompanied by Mrs. Martin's brother and sis ter, Bruce and Jennie Stoner, of this place, and by Albert Stoner and son Frank also of ' McCon nellsburg. Jacob Dunkle. Again has death invaded a hitherto unbroken family circle and claimed as his victim, Jacob, husband of Mary Dunkle. The deceased was born at Spring Run Frankling county October 1S55 and died at his home at Fort Lit tleton July 8 aged almost Gl yrs. He was united in marriage with Miss Mary Kerlin in 1883, who survives him. He is also survived by one brother George, of Spring, Run, and one sister Mrs. Mary Richardson, of Ship- pensburg. He was a quiet unostentatious citizen, a kind, accommodating neighbor and he will be ' greatly missed. He served in various township offices and was faithful in the discharge of his duty. For more than a year he had been the victim of that dreaded dis ease tuberculosis which was the cause of hi3 death. The funeral services were held on Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock with Rev. Reidell of Hustontown officiating after which the remains reposing in a beautiful casket was sorrow fully laid to rest byJoving hands. We extend our sympathy to the widow in her home of sore bereavement, but human sympa thy is frail, and we would com mend her to Him by whose lov ing hand the blow has been delt, William F. Hughes. William F. Hughes died sud denly at his home in Philadelphia July 5, 1916, aged 67 years, ' Mr, Hughes was a t on of the late Da vid Hughes and grew to young manhood in McConnellsburg. Pos sessingB keen intellect he stood at the head of his classes in the public schools in his home town, began to teach at the age of six teen, later graduated at the Cum berland Valley State Normal School, and taught in the eastern part of the State several years. He then established a school of Physical Culture in . Philadelphia t t i i. ii . i in wnicn ne spent me remainder of his life. The deceased was an indefati (.able student, and his articles on Potany and kindred subjects as published from time to time in the News will be missed. His widow, who resides in Philadel phia, has the sincere sympathy of their Fulton County friends in the loss of her companion. Thaw kova nrt fViili1rpn. HARVEST ING ACCIDENT. George Cooper Loses Life " by Being Caught in Binder at Scott TritlcY Monday Afternoon. Monday afternoon Scott Tritie was running a reaper in one of the wheatfields on his farm in the Cove. The machine wa3 drawn -by four horse3 two abreast. George Cooper, aged 18, son of Philip Cooper, was driving the team, and Mr. Tritie was seated on the reaper. The eaders were not working to please Cooper, and he jumped off the saddle horse, kept the lines in his hand, and proceeded to "lick up" the near leadar. Thi3 started the team, the line broke, and in attempting to escape the cutting-bar, he fell and waa caught by the divider and thrown beneath the cutter-bar, and was dragged about sixty yards, his body being cut and bruised most shockingly. Miss Virginia Tritie seeing the team approaching the open burs, closed the opening and stopped the team. Dr. Mosser was summoned by phone and at once went to the young man's side, but nothing could be done to save his life. In an hour and fifty minutes from the time he was caught by the binder, he passed away. The funeral took place at ten o'clock Tuesday morning and in terment was made in Union cem etery. Why Not Drill ? Why not have a Fulton County Company of drilled men who would offer themselves in case of emergency, or in case a call 13 made for volunteers? The cost need be nothing. We have men in the county who are capable of drilling others in the manual of arms. The discipline would be good for any young man. He need not "go to the army" to reap the benefits of his training if not needed there. It would bring to the surface traits that would develop him for leadership in local affairs. It would develop qualities that would help him to be more successful in his calling. Arid then just to think how his best girl would snuggle up to her "soldier boy!" We feel sure there are many young men in the County who would avail them selver of an opportunity to drill. The United States government is offering to furnish guns and ammunition to just such groups of men. Odd Accident. An odd accident occurred at the Linn garage last Sunday when J. M. Hughes, of Beaver Falls was assisting Mack Linn to adjust a tire. The tire was in flated with 70 pounds pressure on a detachable rim. The two men were hammering the rim to its place on the wheel when the inner tube bursted blowing the steel band away with such force that when it struck Hughes on the forehead he was knocked nearly senseless. Mack escaped with severe bruises on the bi ceps. Dr. Robinson dressed the Hughes wounds which consisted of cuts and bruises. Railroad News. The latest news in our railroad circles was a telegram dated at Pittsburgh, Monday evening, Ju ly 10th, stating that the construe tion outfits were enroute, and that the contractors would be in McConnellsburg July l?th ready to begin work as soon as the par aphernalia arrived. Harvest Home. The trustees and stewards 0 the Cito A. M. E. Church will hold a harvest home festival on the church grounds July 22nd. The McConnellsburg Band will render some good music. Come and enjoy the evening. Rev. W. Sjiriggs. - - . ; Subsciberforthe'ew' oily 11.00 a year, 0a Way to Mexico. Dear Editor: Thinking that news from the boys who will fol low the flag to Mexico might in terest readers and some of my friends in Fulton county, I will endeavor from time to time to send you word from our camps. We are now waiting equipment and are anxious to go off to the front.' a Company C left Chambersburg June 24th and arrived at Camp Brumbaugh, Mt. Gretna, Pa., same day, On the 26th the nath was administered and to our sor row, five of our Company pot cold feet and hikod it back home, leaving us with 6!) men. On the following Monday, we received our first inoculation of typhoid serum and were vaccinated. We f-oon rallied and were ready for duty. The Fourth was spent very quietly in camp. July 5th we were called to the hospital for final examination and we lost ten men by reason of physical defects. However, our number has been increased to 64 by the admission of "roekies" who joined since we came to camp. On the same day we were given another dose of 20 drops of typhoid serum and this morning (July 6th) some of the boys are feeling pretty sore from the ef fects. Our last orders were to be ready to leave Sunday morning for the Border, to be stationed close to El Paso, Texas. Present indications are that we will be gone about three months. With kindest regards to my parents and all friends in Little Fulton. John C. Bishop, Co. C, 8 Reg. 4th Brig., Camp Brumbaugh, Mt. Gretna, Pa. Editor's Note: John Bishop is a son of Mr. and Mrs. William M. Bishop, near Big Cove Tan nery. Rubbed by Gypsies. One day last week, while Wayne Taylor was at work in the rear of hi3 confection stand at Val mont Park, on the west side of Cove mountain, a Gypsy woman tapped his till, stealing several dollars in cash. Wayne heard the auto stop, but as he heard no footsteps on the floor above him, he supposed they were taking water an hourly occurrence at the Park. However, he came to the front in time to see the wo man tip-toe away and enter the auto which at once hurried away. Wayne turned to the stand but did not at once notice anything wrong. He then opened the till and discovered his loss. By that time, the machine was out of sight, free from capture. There has not been a summer passed for many years that com plaint of robberies by Gypsies has not reached this office. Not withstanding the law that would forever rid us of these pests, they are again and again permit ted to camp in the County. Bur gess Seylar chased them out of town twice, but they seemed to be aware that they will not be disturbed on the outlying dis tricts. They are a bad set. But until they are made to under stand that $50 camp fee will be collected by law, we will be sub ject to their depredations. Value of Walking. There is hardly an instance of a long-lived man or woman, who ha3 not been for the best oart of his or her life a brisk walker and for some reason or other has had to take exercise pretty well every day. Riding is all very well and so are other exercises, but there is nothing like a good walk, because it stimulates the blood and the nuiscle8 and necessitates being in the open. If those who com plain of being stout would only think of this and never omit a daily constitutional, they would be amply rewarded. It will keep them young and their figures presentable. It is simply a rem' edy that few heed. INFANTILE PARALYSIS. Little Talks on Health and Hjgiene by Samuel G. Dixon, SI. D., LL. D., Commissioner of Health. Infantile Paralysis is a disease that affects the nervous system. It often causes death, and again the acute stage frequently sub sides and leaves paralysis of one or more of the limbs that hereto fore has often lasted on through life. Today we do not know what causes the disease, therefore pre ventive measures must bo broad. You must keep the children away from insect life, such a3 flies, mosquitoes, fleas, bed bugs, ants ticks, lice, etc. You should see that all rats and mice around the building are killed. Pet cats and dogs should be washed with a two per cent carbolic acid solu tion to destroy insect life. Ev erything should be kept clean about the home, including the children's bodies and clothing. Children should be fed well but not indulged in large quan tities of water, ice cream or oth er frozen dishes on a full stom ach, as that will often cause acute indigestion and render on them susceptible to other diseas es. In otner worus, tne diges tion should be guarded carefully. Children should have plenty of sleep. They should not associate with other children that are sick. Their homes should be well ven tilated but screened from flies, etc., and any flies that happen to enter the building should be killed. All foodstuffs should be protected from flies, dust, etc. Fruit and vegetables eaten raw should be thoroughly washed in clean water. Children's mouths should be rinsed out and their throats gar gled with Dobell's solution after each meal. If the children are too young to rinse or gargle, wash the mouth with a piece of fabric, muslin or linen, that has been dipped in Dobell's solution. Children should be kept out of crowded places and be denied the frequent access to crowded halls of entertainment during our pres ent threat with epidemic. The youngsters should not be permitted to sit on the damp ground nor have their bodies thoroughly chilled, day or night. They should not bathe in cold water until their circulation is interfered with and they become chilly and blue. Post Office Gets New Order. The local post-office force has been notified by the Department at Washington, D. C. that, by reason of the early arrival of the evening mail from the East, the windows and doors of the office proper could be closed at 8 o' clock P. M., by allowing the lob by to remain open until a later time. Postmaster Lamberson will put the new time for closing into operation Monday, July 17th. No stamps will be sold or no mail will be delivered by the office em ployees after 8 o'clock P. M. The lobby of the office will remain open for the deposit of mail. Employers' Liability. The question of whether or not farmers are liable for accidents which may befall those persons employed by them in the per formance of general farm labor will likely be settled in the case of George Cooper who lost his life in the harvest field at Scott Tritle's Monday. It is contended by many that the law does not apply to farmers. If so the fam ily of the deceased will not be paid any damage. Mr. Tritie, however, did not take any chanc es, and he is carrying the neces sary protection. Card of Thanks. , I desire through the medium of The News, to thank all my friends and neighbors who so kindly assisted me during the sickness and death of my hus band. Mrs. Mary Dunkle. Reunion of Fulton Ohio People. Seventeen years ago, about a score of former Fulton county people who then lived in North ern Ohio met and formed an as sociation for purely social inter course. Since then, they have annually met at some point con venient for the majority. The association has grown until it now numbers nearly one hundred. This year, they met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Rice, of Tiffin, Ohio. The weather being bad, only about forty members were present, but other guests. swelled the number in attend ance to about seventy-five. How ever, the rain ceased in time to dry off the grass by noon and a sumptuous dinner wa3 served. Our friends out there have not forgotten their eastern piety, for we are told that when all were seated at the dinner table, the Doxology was sung and Mr. Ohler led in an appropriate prayer. Un like many Oklahoma brethren, our Ohio friends eat chicken plenty of it along with other good things. The formal exercises of the afternoon were opened by Presi dent Charles Funk, followed by an address of welcome by Gilbert Rice. Several appropriate selec tions were sung by the party. Mrs. Delia Garland gave a reci tation, Mrs. Ross Hixon sang a solo, and the following made ad dresses: Henry Detterman, Eph raim Mellott, Mr. Shaw, E. C. Brundage, H. A. Ohler, Thomas Truax, and others, all being thor oughly enjoyed. This Association has decided to make a new list of members be fore the next reunion, each fami ly being requested to send names to the Secretary, Mr. Gilbert Garland. Present officers of the Association were re-elected and the following committee of ar rangements appointed: Mrs. Delia Garland, Miss Ethel Peck and Mrs. Calvin Keefer. Mr. Walter Shaw and family, of Big Cove Tannery, and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas "Truax, of Sharpe, were Fulton county guests at the Re union this year. Next Reunion will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs William Spade, Tif fin, Ohio, on the second Saturday of June, 1917, to which all will look forward in anticipation of another day of unalloyed pleas ure. Didn't Want "Boys". Last week, D. E. Fore who re cently celebrated his 90th anni versary, determined to help in the 1916 harvest fields just to keep in practice. He offered his service as driver of the reaper to a neighbor close by, but it seems the "Boss" didn't want boys in the field and very firmly refused to grant Mr. Fore's request. But like many other ambitious young fellows, Daniel made up his mind that he will not take "no" for answer, and he will try again this time when hayraking time comes, after wheat harvest. We have always been in favor of giv ing the boys a chance on the farm, it tends to keep them at home. Car Tamed Turtle. On July 4th, Wm. II. Morgan, wife and three daughters, of Fellowsville, W. Va., were driv ing on Sideling Hill mountain when the car skidded on the oiled road and turned turtle. Mrs. Morgan had a rib fractured and one of the little girls was badly hurt about ' sr left shoulder. They were without aid for half an hour, during which time some of the party were pinned under the car. When released, they were taken to Everett for treat ment at Dr. Nycum's office. f Mr. and Mrs. Frank Fore and Miss Olive Blattenburg, of Marks, autoed by way of Fannettsburg and Burnt Cabins to McConnells burg Sunday and spent the after noon with Mr. Fore's father and sister, D. E. Fore, Esq. and Miss Katie. ABOUT PEOPLE YOU KNOW. Snapshots at Their Comings and Going Here for a Vacation,""" or Away for a Restful Outicg. Mrs. Nell Tritie visited rela tives in Big Cove several days last week. Miss Louie Pittman, of Sipes Mill, is visiting in the home of George Steach, in this place. Mrs. Junie Unger, of Harris burg, is visiting in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank B. Sipes. Miss Nela Bair, of Green Hill, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Max Sheets several days last week. Mrs. Matilda Helman and her daughter Miss Bess wenttoNew ville last Saturday to see Mrs. Helman's son Irwin. Mr. and Mr3. Ralph Reed re turned home a few days ago aft er having spent a week it Get tysburg and Chambersburg. Mrs. W. Scott Rinedollar, of Everett, i3 visiting in the home of her brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Tay lor East Lincoln Way. Mrs. Alice Clevenger, of Hi ram, and Mrs. Harry Bowcn, of Pittsburgh, were week-end visi tors in the home of Mrs. Emeline Lodge, in McConnellsburg. Mrs. Jennie Clevenger, of Washington, D. C, and Mrs. Francis Truax, of Pleasant Ridge, spent Sunday in the home of Hon. and Mrs. Peter Morton. Rev. J. L. Crook, of Indiana Harbor, Ind., spent several days last week in the home of his father-in-law, Rev. J. L. Grove, and other relatives in the Cove. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Black, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Black and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Sowers all in Mr. Sowers's auto, went to Gettys burg and Biglerville last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Kreps and daughter, of Hagerstown, and Mrs. Kreps' mother, Mrs. M. E. Jones, of Camphill, Pa., were guests of Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Nesbit, last Friday. Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Palsgrove, of this place, were guests of Miss Lizzie Palsgrove, in Mer cersburg Tuesday. Mr. Pals grove greatly enjoyed visiting scenes of his boyhood. Miss Irene Truax returned to Mt. Alto Sunday after having spent a week with her mother, Mrs. Nettie Truax, in East Ex tension. Miss Irene's services as trained nurse are much in de mand. Mr. and Mrs, R. J. McCandlish and Miss Laura Crane, of Han cock, spent the time from Satur day until Monday with Mr. and Mrs. Wilson L. Nace. On Sun day, Mr. and Mrs. Nace and their guest3 motored to Eedford Springs for dinner. Mr. and Mrs. Nevin Aller and daughter Myrtle, of Juniata, have been spending some time in the County with their respective par ents at Knobsville. Mr. Aller has recently recovered from a severe attack of diphtheria, with com plications arising therefrom. California Jack McLaughlin aged 9, and his brother Tad, aged 5, of Mercersburg, were in Mc Connellsburg a few days last week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Max Sheets. The boys travel alone and make frequent trips to this side of the mountain. Miss Sallie McDonald, of Cham bersburg, was a week-end visitor in the D. E. Little home. Miss McDonald fell from the second story balcony of her home last winter, injuring herself bo badly that she had to remain in the hospital several weeks, but she seems to have fully recovered. J. E. Thorey and Tom Markes, both of East Pittsburgh, were thrown from their motorcycle near John Lake's east of Surub Ridge Sunday and Markes receiv ed a badly cut elbow and arm. Dr. Robinson dressed the wound The machine skidded on the slip pery surface of the Lincoln High way.; rMT "
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