ma fTTLTOJT COUITTY STB17B, BcCOITirBLLIBXriQ, FJL r German Coal Fields as Secnrity. There isnodoubtsayB the Phil adelphia Inquirer, that by the treaty of peace Germany will be required to make restitution for the devastation committed in France and Belgium, and also to pay for all the shipping; which its submarines, have Bent to the bot tom of the sea. Justice demands no less, and when the damages shall have been appraised the amount of the indemnity to be col lected will be stupendous. From what sources shall it be derived? And as the liquidation of this liability must extend over a term of years, what security shall be taken for the due performance of the obligations which Germany must perforce assume? Those are the questions now engaging the attention of the Allies' states men and it may be assumed that in their consideration of them the opportunities offered by the West phalia coal fields will not be over looked. It is not perhaps generally known that Germany's supply of coal is immensely greater than that of any other European coun try. France and Belgium to gether have an estimated coal supply of 28 billion tons. Austria-Hungary has about 55 billion tons of this indispensable min eral, while the British mines are computed to contain 189 billion tons. Here is a total for the coun tries named of 272 billion tons. Far in excess of this figure is tne German aggregate. TheSileaian coal fields are estimated to con tain 160 billion tons. There is a like amount in the Westphalian fields east of the Rhine, and there are other important coal mines on the western side of that river. Altogether, Germany has coal in view to the extent of about 409 billion tons, and it is to the pos session of cheap fuel in practically unlimited quantities that its in dustrial expansion is in large part attributable. Here is an inequality which calls for correction if the com mercial equilibrium of Europe, upon which the preservation of peace is more dependent than is eenerally understood, is to be established, and its correction could not be more effectively or equitably accomplished than through the appropriation of the Westphalian coal fields on each side of the Rhine as part payment of the indemnity to be demanded. They should be divided in just proportions between France and Belgium, and France should also receive the Saarbrucken basin with its estimated coal reserves of nearly 60 billion tons. With the surrender of Alsace-Lorraine France has regained the Briey iron district in its totality, and the juxtaposition of the Briey jron and the Saarbrucken coal would be a very important industrial advantage. Germany cannot possibly pay more than a small fraction of the indemnity in cash, but it can pay in coal and that will be an accept able equivalent. Sale Rcgiser. Saturday, December 14, Thom as Benson havitig sold his farm, will aell at bis residence 1 mile west of Dublin Mills 2 work hor ses, 8 bead of cattle, buggy, har iiess, farm machinery, corn, buckwheat, cornfodder;cbickens etc. Sale will begin at 10 o'clock. Oq turns greater than live dollars 3 percent off for cash, or 6 months credit J. M ChesDut,auctioneer. Thursday, December 19, Alii son S. Greenland, having sold bis farm and intending to break up housekeeping on account of the death of bis wife, will sell at bis residence 2 miles southeast of Wells Tannery, horBes, cattle, bogs, grain, bay, farm macbin ery, household goods, etc. Sale will begio at 9:30 Credit, 6 months. J. M. Cbesnut, Auct. Thursday, December 26 Oli ver Pleusinger intending to quit farming, will aell at his resi dence. 2 milea southwest of Need more, horses, cattle, farm machiuery, oats, corn, fodder, 6 h. p. gasoline or kerosine en gine, feed mill, household goods, etc Sale begins at 0 o'clock, sharp. Credit 8 months. " Saturday, December 28 flos well Htaioes, administrator" of the estate of Annie M. Hersbey, will sell bouse and Jot in New vGrDtdt at 10 o'tlec' on the fibove named day. xt"eo bills. Be a Booster There's nothing to be gained by nursing a grouch. It will not help your business. It will not help you. Be a booster for your own business, any way. We are boosting for our business in a modern way right now. We want more business. We have built up a good, strong, creditable bank. The more patrons we have, the stronger our bank will become. We need your business. We want you to do business with this bank. But this is only one side of the question our side. We can also help you. We safeguard your funds. We offer you every accommodation afforded by any reliable banic. It's to your advantage as well as ours to make our bank your bank. FULTON COUNTY BANK 'OLDEST AND STRONGEST'1 Capital, $50,000.00. "... Surplus and Profits, $48,000.00. . Tremendous Sale of Garment HOLIDAY OPPORTUNITIES IN Coats-Suits-Dresses MOST IMPORTANT EVENT OF THE YEAR. We have put our entire stock of coats, suits and dresses on sale at very much re duced prices. Here is a chance for Holiday investments you cannot afford to miss; an noil mi ted assortment in smart models. tLXi: . v.. - (9 ,:, 1 BWHKTIOi m Mttl COATS : Uero you wi.l find coats of individual distinction, styles that will meet witb your instant approval, in the season's most p J ular material, showing the beauti ful Evora cloth, silvnrtones, crystal cloth, Bolivian, Worumbo, Velour, Kersey Velour, Uroaddoth and Duvet de laine; most any wanted thade or color can be supplied. All beau tu ul up to date models. SUITS : Here is an opportune selling of woman's suits, lu so complete an assort ment, and in such excellent qualities, that tvjry woman who Bees them will realize the advantages of immediate selection. They are thown in all the fashionable colors and in such materials as Velour, silvertoue, Duvet de laine, poplin, serge, broadcloth atid bunlla cloth. They are notable for their smart lines. DRESSES :-Io an almost unlimited number of designs, thown in Tri colette, serge, Bilk, crepe, stin, charmeuse, taffe ta, velvet and combination dresses. Many stunning models are shown in this assort ment, any one of which will prove to be a good investment at the prices asked, this early in the season. The above garments represent our entire stock, together with a few choice mod els bought for the occasion and are offered in advance of our usual mid-winter sale, giving our patrons a real chance for Holiday gift savings. LEITER BROTHERS Chambersburg -- - - - - Hagerstown. - - SALE NOW GOING QN - - 300C G. W. Reisner & Co. Have a large line of Avoiding (he Flu. The influenza is not disappear ing as fast as it was hoped. The situation imposes upon everyone the duty to watch himself closely and keep away from it, and also as far as possible not to carry it toothers. If you have a case at home, don't go among people who might catch the malady. We strongly suspect that there is much thoughtlessness in this re gard. If you are subject to the flu, don't endanger other people, even if you escape yourself. We are told that the epidemic may last into the winter and that is possible if people do not exercise greater "are than they seem to be doing. There is more danger to the community in carrying it than in going where it is and getting it. But if you get it, or think you have, go home and stay there till it is all over. Farm for Sale. What U known as the J. C. Fore farm near Knobsvllle, con taining 120 acres, 63 acres cleared and balance in good limber. The improvements are good frame dwelling house, bank barn and all other neces sary building. Price and terms right. Good ctanco. For further particulars irquire ol the owner. W. R. Uumhekt, Knobsville, Pa. 12 6 2t. Ladies , Misses' ando; Children's Coats, which they will be glad to show you. Prices from $1.50 to $30.00. Avery ' rrrrr cIaoI -v f Vi Underwear for Men in wool and cotton: Also, for Ladies' and Children, Boys and. Girls, as long as they last. They are val ues that we cannot duplicate this i season 8 The Thrice-A-Week Edition of the New York World in 1919 Good Wheat Outlook. The growing wheat in the val ley of the Big Cove, and in fact all over the County, presents a most promising appearance. The fall weather was most favor able both for seeding and growth. Remembering the early setting in of winter last season, almost all farmers seeded earlier than us ual this season. Not for years Koa th whnt InokpH better nor Mr. and Mrs. w. h. Heerner . .. . . j .. j ' nmvrninftnied bv Miaa Ava Her- Degun tne wmier period unu . t -r", t- M "Bnlhl more favorable conditions. aat Friday. y If You Have Property You Don't Want OR If you want property you don't have, consult us-VVe bring buyer and seller together. F. M. TAYLOR, McConnellsburg, Penna. TRY THE SCALES The scales seldom fail to reveal the truth, they are a fair gauge of health. If you are losing weight and are not feeling up to the mark, it is high time to re place the loss and build up the powers of resistance. m a unique combination of tonic and nourishment having, del mite recenxtmcuve properties, ennr.nes the blood, resits vrirl-.t nnd irjpTto vigor .md ; ((D tona to the ulio'.fi r.y-ierw. H y i feel you!-.:!f lo,ing VJ A ground, try Scoti's r ' - - ?i. ...jth-P.-Mw. la Jail for Dog Tax. Sooner than pay a license fee of $1 for hta dog, William Shug hart, a farmer living near Car lisle, went to jail, declaring as he did that "The Lord will de liver me as he did Peter and Paul." Shughart, who is well to do, is a member of a peculiar religious sect and believes that going to jail for his beliefs is commend able. He was convicted in crim inal court last week after a short trial, in which he declared that to pay more than 25 cent for a dog license was unright eous and was sentenced to pay the costs, the fee and $25 fine, but refused to do so and deliver ed a sermon while waiting to be taken to jail. He claims that the new (Jo tax law ii unfair. Practically u Daily at the Trice ol a Weekly, No other Newnpaper Id the world gives ho much at ho low a price. ' ' The value and need of a oewapnper In the household wax never greater than at the pres ent time. We have been forced to enter the great world war and a large armr of oura la already In Krunoe IlKhllnff griyfit batllen und winning mugnlllcent vlotonm. You will want to have all t'e newa from our troop on Ku the moHt momentous year In the hmtory of rope n bnulellcliln, and 101) nromWc to be our unlvcr e. No oihrr ncwupuprr at no .m ill a price will furnUh Much prompt and accurate new i t thee wo Id ahuklngevenlH. HIm nolneoewury to Kay more. Tub Tunica A-Wkkk Would' regular uliscrlptloupilue In only 11.00 per yeur. and ihltt puyM for ISe paper. We offer this un eiliiullcd nrwMpuper and Till Kui.ton CuUNTT Nbwh together for one year for U.i&, Th rffiilp.uhunrlnLlnn Fnnca nf thA twn papers I I2.M. License Notice. IS T1IK COITKT OK OPAUTKR HUSSIONS (IKTIIK I'KACK OK KUI.TON COUNTY, l'KNNSYI.VANIA. It In ordered thut all uppllcatlonN for llwnse for the nuIu of vlnoiiH, NpirlloiiN, limit, or brew ed H(iiorN. wholesale or retull, for the yeur IIIIR, will he heiird onTuewluy, the 1 41 h iluy of Jiinuurv. MIIU. ill III o'clock u. in., of h.IU iluy, ut which time nil persoim upplyiriK or milking oliJeciloiiN to appllcutionN, will ho heard by evnleuce, petition, rciiioiiNtniuoe or oouihcI. There inul he no nommuiilratloa at any Utiu on the huliject wl h the Juilgt perNiiually either hv fUcroriinv p Ivulo wv. The petition, verllled liy anidavllof anpllciiiit, Khali be in conformity with the reiulremeutH of the act of AKsembly. Jmlgmeiil IhiikI hIiiiII be eieinited In the pemil mini of two thoiiMiml (if-Jmai) ilollarN, with uoIIcnhIIiiiii two reiutalilu freeholdem of the county of Ktilton aN Niire lli'N. each of them to be a bona lldo owner of real eNluie In niiI 1 county worth, over und a uIhiva nil IniMimbrauceN.'the niiiii of two llmuif and dollarNoroneviilllclcntiiireiy where the name In ii Security. TriiNl or Surety Com P'Miv organized and existing UD'lcr thu law of IiiIn Coininoiiweulth or under the lawn of any olherKlate of the tlnltnil SlalrN of Aincrlo t, duly authorized todo bu-lnes within the State of I'eniiNylvanla hy the liiNurance Comiu hIiui er thereof; to be approved by the Court grant lug mich llcrmie and to he eoi dllloncd for the faithful oliservanue of all the law of IbM.'oni monweallh relating to the selling or iurnlnhlng of vlnoim. HtilrltuoiiH. nialt or brewed liquor, or any admlilure thereof, and to pay all dam age which may be recovered In anv uiitlon wh'ch may be liiNiliuted aguliiHl the IkmoHee, under the provlnlonN of any Act of the An Nvmhly, and all conIh, line and penullle Im- Fnihed, upon "mil HcenNeeuDileraiiy Indlutment or violating any Act of AKNembly relating to telling or f urulshlng liquor a aforenald. If any pemon In urely on more than one bond, he Nhull cerll'y that he I worth four thounand (l.iHi.tO) dollar over and auove all Incum brance, und ovi r and above nny prevlou bond he may be on a Hecurlty. 'I'he Niiretle may be required to appear In Court andjuntlfy undor oath. The Court Nhall In all eae refuse the nppll catiou whenever. In the opinion of the Court, having due regard for the number and ehiirao terof the petitioner for and agalUNt the ap plication. Niich license Is not necessary for the iccommiHlalJon of the piibllo and entertain ment of slraugersnnd traveler, or that the ap plicant I not a lit pemon to wboinsuuhlluense ihould be granted. Petition must be filed with the Clerk of the Court of Ouarter 8elonN not later than Saturday, the ill-1 day of December. 1UIH. ()b- lectlouN and remonstrance mutt he Hied with the Clerk of mi'd Cou t not later thau Weduea- .lay, the 1st day of January, iuiu. TTpon aufflulent enuse being shown or proof being made to the Court that the party holding said license has violated any law of the Coin monwealth relating to the sale of liquor, the Court Nhull, upon notice being given to the pemon lioeiueu, revolts iiim license. Hv the Court, D0NALU K McPHEKSON', AtteM! P.J. U. FRANK HENBYi Clerk Q. I. Nor. II, Ifll, n Fl Shoes for Everybody at reasonable prices lota of them selling they must be right. Domestics a f ull line. We consider ourselve? fortunate to ho ahla to show as good a line of outing as we Oj have; but our early buying Vi saved us. Si R rouwiu need lots or goods and we havo them tor you at prices no one will beat. Let us prove it to you. Geo. W. Reisner k Co.. i McConnellsburg, Pa. P. E LITTLE, Present JOHN STJCiERS, CahLier. FOUR PER CENT. INTEREST PAID ON TIME DEPOSITS BY The Hancock Bank Hancock, Ad, The Bank placed by the State Bank Com , missioner in a high position on THE ROLL OF HONOR, Resources over half million Dol'ars. We respectfully solicit your business. Winter Schedules McConnellsburg-Chambersburg Auto-Bus Line Loave Leave McConnellsbarg Chambersburg 6:00 am. DAILY 8:00 a.m. '8 00 a.m. M on. Wed. Bat., only 1.45 p.m. 2.00 p. m. 6.30 p. m. 8.00 a. m. SUNDAY 10.30 a. m. FARES MdCnnnellNb'K to Clianibrmb'K II.M KnrJ Farm to Chambemburk .M MuCouiiKllHburK tl Kt. l-oiidim ,7f Aiple Way to ('liaiubemburK ,l0 Kt Loudon to CliumbemburK Kt, Loudon to St 'I'linin St. Thiiiua to Chauibemburit .40 In KHeot After Nov, i. MAKE YOUR MOflEY EARN SOMETHING ALL THE TIME We pay 8 per cent, interest on chocking account balances of $50 and over. Four por cent, on Time Deposits. The Union Exchange Bank HANCOCK, MD. A good Bank Tor Everybody. Come to see us. Open until t p. m. Subscribe for the News.
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