FUXT0H C0VKTT KIT?!, KcOCIWSIIIirag( ?, I - - - J 1 MARKET REPORT. OOBBBOTK) ITEHT WXOIfXSOAT. Tb mUn ourkM tMcn from tlM ChMn nborc dj neipper. Toe proTUkm rloaa. M Um" obula 10 MoOmiiU GRAIN Wheal 200 Nw wheat Brn 2 40 Cora Oati 0 Rjt 165 PROVISIONS Butler, Creamery Butter, Country 40 Eggt, per doren t. 6& The 3-cent stamp added more than $5,000,000 to the postal re ceipts for the month of Novem ber. With every letter carrying a bullet, the pen may become mightier than the sword after all. Friday, March 8, Henry Car baugh intending to reduce his stock and removing to a smaller farm will sell at his residence on the Tobie Glazier farm about five miles south of McCoonellsburg and 1 mile north of Webster Mills. 5 horses, SO bead of cattle, 40 bogs, some farming machinery, and other things.. Sale will be gin at 10 o'clock. J. J. Harris, auctioneer. Casein, an essential in the making of paper, and in great demand because of the failure of imports, may be made from buttermilk, says the annual re port of the Bureau of Animal Industry, United States Depart ment of Agriculture. While the best grade of casein .is made from skim milk, improved methods can produce from buttermilk a quality only slight ly inferior to the best grades. Officers for the baring Year. At their annual meeting at Needmore on the second Tues day of this month, the Fulton County Mutual Fire Insurance Cnmnnnv started the following officers: President, J. Calendine Fisher, Warfordsburg; Vice-Pres., James K. snarpe, uott; secretary, Albert M. Bivens, Warfordsburg: Treasurer, Job C. Hess, War fordsburg; General Agent, E. J. Croft, McConnellsburg; Adjuster, Anderson Mellott, Needmore. Directors; Job Truax, Wm. L McKee, W. R. Palmer, Lewis Yonker, J. C. Mellott, Eli Hann, Aaron Garland, Sheridan Hann, Reuben J. Layton, Amos Sharpe, Geo. W. Mellott, B., C. Powell, Silas Mellott; Auditors, D, Gar land, Orville Beatty and Aaron Layton. Notice of Appeals. The Commissioners of Fulton County will be at their office at the Court House in McConnells burg on Saturday, February 2, 1918 for the purpose of hearing appeals on money at interest and upon personal property as made by 'the respective Assessors. Any person having any grievance may attend if they see proper. F. M. Lodge, Chas. W. Schooley, A. K. Nesbit, Commissioners. George B. Mellott, Clerk. Knitting Exhibit. Our next knitting display will be held January 31st at 7:30 in the auditorium. Corporal H. B. Wilson of the Harrisburg Recruiting District who is at present in town form ing a Fulton County Aviation Squadron will help make the evening an interesting one and we hope all the men and boys as well as the ladies will come. Chairman K.C. Change of Date. By referring to the sale regis- A. "A. Ml l - i. I .L.i T icr 11 will ue nuuceu mat i nines H. Kendall has changed the date of his sale from Wednesday, March 6th at 10 o'clock, to Mon day, March 4th, at 11 o'clock. This change has been made on account of a big clearance sale near Mercersburg on Wednesday. Creamer Notice. The annual meeting of the 1 stocholders and patrons' of the McConnellsb u r g Co-operative Creamery Company will be held in the Band Room, Saturday, January 27, 1918 at 3 o'clock, p. m. All stockholders and patrons re requested to be present Geo. A Comerer, Secretary, Sale Register Saturday, January 6'h, Mrs Mary J. Hess will sell at public sale at their farm at Dublin Mills, good bay mare, lot of cattle, hogs, corn, hay, cornfodder, wagoDs, sleds, farm implements and machinery, blacksmith tools, etc. Credit 9 months. Sale begins at lOo'clock. J. M. Chesnut, auct Wednesday, January 30, W. W. Cecsna, having sold his farm and intending to remove from the County, will sell at bis residence in Well Valley, 2 miles south east of Wells Tannery and 4 miles southwest of New Grenada 4 bead of hones, 11 head ot finely .bred cattle, machinery and farm implements, wagons, buggies, harness, grain, bay, cornfodder. household goods, etc. Sale be gins at 10 o'clock sharp, rain or shine. Credit 10 months. James Evaus, auctioneer Wednesday, February 6, Harry Uamil having leaned tbe Mont gomery House in Chambersburg, will sell at bis tarm 1 mile east of McConnellsburg, horses, cattle, 70 bead of sheep, hogs, farm implements and machinery; also, at the same time and place will be offered tbe "Blue House" situate on Lincoln Way, McCon nelUburg, containing 12 rooms, now renting for $132 00 a year, Sale will begin at 11 o'clock sharp when terms will be made known and a reasonable credit given. A It. Wible, auctioneer. Thursday, February 14th Cy rus F. Wagner intending to re move from the farm formerly known as the Newt Hoke farm, now owned by Conrad Glazier one half mile south of McCon nellsburg, will sell at his resi dence as aforesaid, 10 head of horses and colts, 14 head of Hoi stem cattle of which 3 are good cows and 1 seven-eighths Hoi stein bull, 4 good ewes, 15 head nice thrifty shoats, 'good brood sow, heavy Milburn wagon, 2 horse farm' wagon, machinery, gears, some No. 1 clover seed, oats, corn by the pound, potatoes by the bushel, and many other articles. Sale begins promptly at 12 o'clock. Credit 9 months. A. L. Wible, auctioneer. Thursday, February 21, 1918, John H. VanCleve, having rented his farm and intending to return to Iowa, will sell at his residence about a mile northeast of Knobs villq on what was formerly known as the JamesIIenry farm, 10 bead of fine horses, 19 head of well bred Shorthorn and Guernsey cnttle, 26 hogs, 12 fine sheep, 100 chickens, farming implements and michinery practically as good as new, corn and oats, and a full line of household goods, etc. Sale will begin at 9 o'clock:. J. J. Harris and A. L. Wible auctioneers. Monaay, March 4, James EL Kendall will sell at his resi dence 2 miles south of McCon nellsburg, 9 head of horses and colts; 25 head of cattle, many of which are well bred Holstein cows, heifers, and bulls; 24 hogs, farm implements and machinery, corn, hay, potatoes, etc. Credit 6 months. Sale will begin at 11 o'clock. Harris and Wible, auc tioneers. Thursday, March 7RoyF. Mc Geehe will sell at his residence at Burnt Cabins, horses, cattle, sheep, hogs, farm implements and machinery, hay, fodder, corn, buckwheat, oats, etc; also at a latter date will sell household goods. Sale begins at 10 o'clock. Saturday, March 16, M. A. Detwiler will sell at his farm at Three Springs, his dairy herd consisting of 12 milch cows, 4 of which will have calves by their sides; one registered Guernsey bull 3 years old of May Rose family, his immediate ancestors hold the world's record for but ter producing 848 lbs. at 2 years old. This bull's mother is a half sister of this wonderful heifer. Six head of worn horses a yearling black mare colt, and a lot of corn aDd potatoes. Sale begins at 12 o'clock sharp. J. M Chesnut, auctioneer; T. A. Weight, clerk. Wednesday,. March 20th, William Ruby intending to quit farming and remove from tbe County, will sell at bis residence in Dublin township on the Sander Cline farm, horses, cattle, farm- ng implements and machinery, household goods, etc. Credit 9 months. Sale begins at 10 o'clock. A. L, Wible, auctioneer. January Court Procscdiugg. On account of weather condi tions rendering the roads impas sible the first term of Court in 1918, was delayed until 3 o'clock Wednesday 'afternoon when President Judge Donald P. Mc Pherson and his associates Wil liam Mellott and Geo. B. Mock, on the bench, proceeded to hear the applications for liquor license The first case taken up was that of Wilbur K. Shaffner, for a license at Burnt .Cabins. There being a general remonstrance, the question rested alone oh the necessity. The reputation of the applicant, as a hotel 'man, being beyond question, many of the good citizens were called and testified that a hotel was needed badly for the accommodation of the public. On Thursday morning the applications of Chas. F. Ehalt and Jefferson Harris both in McConnellsburg were taken up. Much testimony was taken in the matter of both applications, there being large general remon strances filed as well as charges of violations of the law by the applicants. The taking of testi mony consumed all of Thursday's sessions, and the Court after an hour s consulation refused the application of W. K. Shaffner, as well as the application of Jefferson Harris, and held the application of Chas. F. Ehalt under advisement In the estate of Geo. M. Cham berlam, deceased. Report of auditor, confirmed ni si. to be confirmed absolutely if no ex ceptions are filed within fifteen days. In the case of Luther K. Lynch vs. Anna Mary Lynch, for divorce. Hon. S. W. Kirk was appointed master. In the case of Geo. Kline vs. Martha Kline, proceedings in divorce. M. R. Shaffner was appointed Master. The report of viewers appoint ed to view the county bridge at Daniels' fording, was referred back to the viewers. In the estate of Stillwell Kirk, late of Bethel township. Writ of partition. Report of inquest confirmed and a rule on the heirs awarded. In the estate of A. H. Ander son, late of Wells township, de ceased. Return of sale of real estate confirmed. In the ' estate of Rebecca J. Kesserling, late of Taylor town ship, deceased. Order and re turn of sale of real estate pre' sented and confirmed. The petition of A. R. Hess was presented asking for a rule on Jas. C. McKee to show cause why he should not be removed from the office of supervisor of Brush Creek township. Rule awarded. In the'estate of Harriet Kline, late of Licking Creek township, deceased, Petition of D. M. Kline her husband, was present ed asking the appointment of appraisers. The Court appoint ed David M. Kline and Geo. Morton. The petition of the Democrat Publishing Co. was presented asking permission to surrender power contained i n charter. Ordered filed and continued. Petition of C. H. Bergner, Re ceiver for McConnellsburg and Fort Loudon R. R. Co. was pre sented, asking that mechanics lien be stricken off. Order made as prayed for. In estate of Catharine Morgrct late of Brush Creek township de ceased. A petition was present ed asking permission to pay trust funds, to the Chambersburg Trust Co. and an order was made as prayed for. In the estate of Henry R. Lee, late of Union township deceased Petition for inquistion was pre sented and citation awarded. The petition of Pearl Skiles, minor child of Allen Skiles, de ceased was presented for appoint ment of a guardian. The Court appointed Watson G. Peck. A petition was presented for a citation on heirs of Thomas C. Snyder, deceased to show cause why an inquest in partition should not be awarded. Order made. A petition was presented for citation on heirs of Henry R. Lee, deceased to show cause why an inquest in partition should not be awarded. Citation awarded. John Keefer, charged with larcency, was discharged from the county jail on his own re- REASONS WHY Here are some of the reasons why you should be a depositor at this bank. 1. The officers and directors of this bank are all well known men, strong in experience and in tegrity. ? 2. Our board of directors meets weekly in our directors' room and carefully considers every ap plication. 3. We are accountable to the State Bank Examiner for every detail of the conduct of our business. 4. We have a most convenient, modern banking home, with best modern burglar proof vault. 5. We carry insurance covering burglar loss on all the money we have on hands. 6. Funds may be withdrawn at any time. 7. We treat all our customers confidentially. - 8. We have just closed the most successful year in our history in point of growth and prosperity. FULTON COUNTY BANK 'OLDEST AND STRONGEST'' CAPITAL, Surplus and Profit $90,000.00. JF3&E) THE UNIVERSAL CAR. Get Your FORD While Getting is Good. We are issuing this notice to intending buyers that they may protect themselves against delay or disap pointment in securing a FORD CAR. Delay in placing your order at this time may cause you to wait several months when you want a FORD. The unusual winter demand for FORD CARS makes it necessary for us to confine the distribution of car9 only to those agents who have orders for imme diate delivery rather than permit any agent to stock cars in anticipation of later spring sales. If, therefore, you are planning to purchase a FOKD CAR we advise you to place your order to-day with our authorized FORD agent listed below and don't be disappointed later on. Immediate orders will have prompt attention. PRICES : Runabout - Touring, car - - -Ford One-ton Truck ALL F. O. B. DETROIT. May we not have your order for one? We pledge Ford owners the reliable Ford service at our authorized agent listed below as he carries a full line of genuine Ford parts at standard Ford prices; also, a full line ac cessories and skilled workmen to give you ef ficent ser vice, any time, any whare. , FORD MOTOR CO. 4 Ford Sales and Service Agent, EMORY A. DIEHL Locust Grove, Pa., controlling the territory of Brush Creek, Union, Belfast and Bethel town ships, Fulton County, Pa. 700.00 IMPORTANT We are at the old Fulton County Bank rcoai Every Saturday Cheerful attention to every inquiry. SHINNEMAN, THE JEWELER, Chambersburg! McConnellsburg. HOWARD YEAGER BOOKSELLER, STATIONER, NEWSDEALER, TRUNKS AND SUIT CASES, 29 SOUTH MAIN STREET Chambersburg, Penn'a. cognizance. Account of Jas. M. Gordon ad ministrator of. estate of John J. Gordon late of Ayr township, deceased, was confirmed and J. R. Jackson, appointed to make distribution of funds in hands of Administrator. Account of Harvey S. Sharpe, executor of J. R. Paylor late of Thompson township, deceased was confirmed and John P. Sipes, appointed auditor to make dis tribution of the funds in the hands of executor. In the case of Minnie Denisar vs. Scott Denisar. proceedings in divorce, Decree of divorce was awarded. In the estate of John Magsam, deceased. Appeal from appraise ment was filed. In the matter of, the death of Frank P. Lynch, a member of the Fulton County bar. The Court appointed S. W. Kirk and J. R. Jackson to prepare suitable resolutions. Court adjourned 11.30 a. m. Friday. Educational Meeting. The first Jocal institute in Tay lor was held at Winegardner's school last Friday evening. A fine literary program was render ed by the school. The topics discussed were (1) Value of Local Institutes; (2) Grammar and Language; How taught? and (3) Arithmetic; How Taught to All Grades? Teachers, present were Emma and Gertrude Gelvin. Howard Knepper and Ray Hess and Earl Keebaugh and Thad Winegardner. RACKET STORE Well, last week we told you about glass jars, tin cans, jar gums, coal oil, etc. We can still sell you glass jars-quarts at 60 cents, and half-gallon at 85 cents; jar rings at 5 and 8 cents a doz. or 35 cents a pound. Tin cans at 50 cents. Coal oil is 12 cents a gallon, now. Underwear Shoes and Clothing. We are in shape to save you some mony on un derwear, 6hoes, and clothing. We bought all these goods early, and we are going to give you the ben efit of the nice saving. You want to see the Men's fleeced underwear we have for 50 cents each; also, the one at 65. Men's union suits at $1.25, $1.35, $1.90, $2.50 and $3.75. Men's wool shirts and drawers $1.00 and $1.35. Children's separate underwear, 15 cents and 35 cents each. Hoys' union suits 55 cts.; Misses heavy, 55 and 65 cents." Boys' sweater coats, 50 cents to $1.25. Men's sweater coats 50 cents to $3.25. Boys' sport coats, $3.25 to $7.50. Men's heavy Overalls $1.00 and $1.25. Gallon crocks 10 cents Men's work shirts 60 cents. Men's wool shirts 95 cents and $1.98. We think we can save you, also on Shoes for the Whole Family These goods are hard to get, but we expected this and bought heavily, and we are now very glad we did. We have just received a work shoe for men that was ordered three months' ago that is hard to beat and we can sell it at $2.60. 50-lb. lard cans 55 cents, butcher knives 10 to 25 cents, same kind and same price as last year. Linoleum 85 and $1.00 a yard, 100 split rivets 5 cents, corn bushel basket 95 cents, bed blankets $1. 25 to $3 horse blankets $1.25 to $2.50, Buggy harness $18.00, $20.00 and $22.00, set bunch straps 10 cents, i Fire Extinguisher. We have a good fire extinguisher. Any one that owns an automobile should have one. They cost but 35 cents and one might save the price of a new machine. If you have rats, why not try Rat Corn? It will kill them, and you won't have a smell either only 20 and 45 cents a box. This is the time of year to get your stock and chickens in good condition for the winter. Just try Dr. Hess's remedies. 25, 60, and dollar sizes. HULL & BENDER McConnellsburg, Pa. 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. immm&mm mmmmmM 8S SB a
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