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The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1899-12-28
NUMBER IS.
THE NEW YEAR"
wrIllen lor lhe.Ner. BY 1.aurn 5.

Written FOR the News by Laura s.
The beginning of new year is
bound to excite interest in all, be-
cause it holds something for all,
But this something is very differ
ent according to age, tempera-
ment, class, and condition. To
the boy, it is to bring new toy;
to youth, new pleasures, and what
it is TO men and women depends
on what they 1--we for-seIf, or
others. The coming of1900means
the end of life's journey to many
1t means sadder things still to
others in the way of moral failure,
and character shipwreck. But
to many more it will stand for
date and marking stone in life,
representing recovery and per-
feet victory over the past slut he
world, the flesh, self, and the
devil. The new year also holds
something for the world, or the
race itself. To say that God cares
for sparrows, and not for ma
ton that He watches over an ia
dividual, but not over the world,
that He plans for one, and not
for another, is to speak absurdly.
If it were not for the fond remem-
brance of those dear to them,
most men would let their person
al birthdays pass by without a
thought; but | suppose there are
very few who are not more or
less impressed by the birthday
of the new year, with its change
of date for all the earth. The inn
pulse to turn over a fresh leaf is
so old fashioned that advanced
folks Sneer at it as childish. But
it is good impulse, nevertheless.
1t is well to pause at the New
Year milestone-to put down the
pack of good and bad experiences
overhaul the budget just once,
with its mistakes-its sins and
wrongs, as well as its pleasures.
Clean out of it the golden grain 4
of wisdom and warning, and
thow away the rest as rubbish.
Regret, remorSe, revenge-all
bitter and sad memories thus
sifted of their golden lessons,
should be cast aside. They only
handicap our progress; and life's
road is hard enough to most of
us, without the bearing of useless
burdens To drop these will bet
ter enable us to take the upward
step to which we are impelled on
every New Year. Forgiveness of
all wrong, renewal of hope in God,
and faith in our fellowmen-tnese
will be as wings to help us in the
path of the year that lies before
us.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1899-12-28
SALUVIA.

Sheridan Ham, who is employ
ed at the Everett furnace, spent
his Christmas at this place.
James Mumma, who is employ
ed in Clearfield county, is visit
ing his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
George w. Mumma.
viii Brown and Mr. Disbrow,
of Everett, were visiting Mr..
Browns sister, Mrs. Alice Min
ick, last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Vernon Skipper
and their twolittle sonsare spend
ing the holiday season with Mrs.
Shippers parents, Mr. and Mrs.
William G. Mann.
John II. Minick and son How
ard, spent several days last week
visiting Mr. Minick's parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. John Minnick.
Mr.. and Mrs. viii Deshong
and Mr.. Deshong's brother, of
Johnstown, are visiting Mrs.
Deshong's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
George w. Mellott.
Mrs. Speer continues to inn
prove. She is able to sit up the
greater part of the day.
Our merchant, w. h. Speer, is
getting material on the ground
for his large new store-room, that
he purposes building at his home
in the near future.
Mrs. DR.. Dalbey, and little son,
of McConnellsburg, We're pleas
ant visitors in the home of Mrs.
e. r.. Austin, last Tuesday.
Miss Lizzie Mellott, who had
been visiting her sister, Mrs. S.
X. Pittman, of Harrisonville,
went to Tyrone last week where
she has employment.
The local institute, held at Har-
risonville, Friday night, enter
tanned, and instructed Il crowded
house. The topics for discussion
were of great interest toteachers,
and patrons, and We're ably dis
cussed by Miss Wishart, II. II.
Sipes, H. Hollinshead, Prof. b.
G. Lamberson, Prof. b. N. Pal
mer, Supt. Chestnut, and several
patrons. A number of well pre-
pared recitations and vocal and
instrumental music completed the
exercises. We are pleased to
note the good order something
at public gatherings in
this neighborhood. We hope it
will be continued.
Miss Nellie Daniels, of McCon-
nellsburg, who is visiting her
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs,
John Daniels, was the guest of
her friend, Miss h, Lenore Wish
art, of Harrisonville, Christmas.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1899-12-28
DIR. HILLS son HURT.

Last Saturday, Rush, a six
year-old son of DR.. and Mrs. ID.
A. Hill, of Fort Littleton, was,
with a number of other boys, hav-
ing a whole lot of fun leaping,
turning somerSaults, and jump
ing ON the hay in the NOW of ID.
K. Wits hotel stable. Once
when Rush alighted ON the hay
after having jumped, the momen-
tum carried his body against the
door used to close the opening
through which the hay is put in
to the NOV, and the door not be-
ing fastened, allowed Rush to fall
violently to the hard ground some
ten feet below. The boy while
showing no bruises, was uncon-
sciOus for several hours, blood
discharging from his ears and
nostrils, and the accident was re
garded with great anxiety by his
parents and friends. We learn,
however, as we go to press that
it is thought he is out of danger;
and that, unless something uneX-
pected develops, he win recover
in Il short time.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1899-12-28
INE FRANKLIN COUNTY CAT
TIE.

Steiger Bros, of Mercersburg, in
actober of last year, bought two young
Eeers in West Virginia which weigh
q 1900 pounds. They brought them
D their farm near Mercersburg and
I'D them until December 0, when they
1ipped them to Philadelphia and sold
lem TO Charles Harland & Co. They
eighed when sold 45l5 pounds and
hen dressed 1910 or 6S pounds per
undred home weight or 70 pounds
tiladeiphia weight. These were the
nest eattle ever shipped to Philadel-
h,a and the Steiger Bros. received a
lumber of congratulatory kilograms
'ona largo stock dealers in the Quaker
ity and Pittsburg who saw the cattle
Philadelphia. The Steiger Bros.
he now feeding 40 head of fine cattle
l,r home consumption and shipment.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1899-12-28
LAIDIG.

Albert Clevenger and wife Of
Pittsburg came to the home of
Albert's. father last Thursday.
On Friday evening the calithum-
plan band met and discoursed
lively music for the couple, and
wished them much happiness.
Mumps are still in our commu-
nifty. Bernie Foreman has been
quite i'll as a result of their pres
ence.
David Stevens is quite i'll again
j. E. Lyon had a lot of corn
fodder shredded last week. John
son Bros. did the work.
Those Of our people who are
workingat Kearney, spent Christ
mas at their respective homes.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1899-12-28
HOBART HOFFMAN HELD.
.arlna Before u. S. Commission
er Russell at Bedford Last
Friday.

frank Campbell, Deputy U. S. Mar
IN. arrived'here on last Wednesday
eninp, and on Thursday morning
rted with the counterfeiter, Hobart
'ffman, via Hancock and Cumber-
I'd for Bedford. On Friday he was
zen hearing before U. S. Commits
Jner Jas. G. Russell and committed
the Bedford Jail. He will be tried
THE spring term of U. S. court at
ranton.
rhe witnesses from this county were
eriff Daniel Sheets and John H. H.
wis and son Frank.
rhe prisoner took the matter very
oily. He seemed to realize that he
Is in for it, He is Russian and
out SO wears of age.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1899-12-28
FARMERS INSTITUTE.

There will be local farmers insti-
,te a. McNaughton's school house on
'e afternoon of January 8, 1900 at
'so o'clock. An interesting program
as been prepared and it is hoped that
'ere will be'a full turn out of those in
'rested in agriculture.
w. G. PATTERSON,
Secretary.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1899-12-28
Total


Gain in population by births. IN
The greatest ratio of mortality
is shown in Brush Creek town
ship-it being 333 per cent. while
McConnellsburgf follows with 1856.
On the other hand the Births
have it their way in Ayr town
ship by AIS per cent.
If the above furnishes a correct
basis upon which to estimate, we
may predict that the census
enumerators will find our county
next year with population of
more than 1000.
Fulton county's population in
1880 was 149 more than ten
thousand; the enumeration of
1890 showed that instead of in
creasing tho number of our pop
ulation we had fallen OFF just one
dozen people. Now, whether
next summers count shall show
a gain or further loss, will only
be known when the enumerators
shall have completed their work.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1899-12-28
A GAIN OF III.

The following according to the
returns made by the assessors
and or file in the Prothonotary's
Office, shows the number of births
and deaths in the county during
the past year ~
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1899-12-28
A''other Fulton County Boy
Heard From.

ihe many friends of Daniel Logan,
y 1ornerly of the Big Cove, will be
''easeo TO learn that he has just been
'pponaled Assistant Postmaster at
)verbrook, Philadelphia.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1899-12-28

1t is well TO foster ambition in
child, but not to the extent Of making
il regard itself as the only object Ia
existence.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1899-12-28
NEWSGATHERERS.
A Talk to Young Newspaper Cor
respondents.

hbluC, VI lltI hdllit dS tiic CdSc
may be. To explain, it is this;
There are a few people who send
items to the NEWs-and the items
seem all right sometimes but
the sender forgets to sign his
name.
Now, printers have arule from
away back" that all such com
munications go into the waste
basket. So you see TO send
anonymous communications is u
waste of time and postage
We are always glad to have our
friends send as the happenings
of their neighborhood, but do not
forget to give us your name-not
that we want to print it or even
to tell, but we must have that for
our own protection
This was brought about many
many years ago, by thoughtless
persons sending in false or scan
dalous information. This the ed.
itor would put in his paper; and
then in a few days, somebody
would come in aud break the edi-
tors head or send him TO Jail or
make him promise TO pay dam
ages or, worst of all, stop his pa
/ per
Yes, send us the news. Any
thing that would be interesting
to talk about in a company of la
dies and gentlemen is legitimate
material for newspaper.
The greatest annoyance an ed
itor suffers from young CORE
spondonts is, their propensity
for getting off jokes ON somebody.
A safe rule is, Never pen any
thing for publication about any
one, to which you would not be
willing to have your own name
printed. Remember that in the
absence of any one elses, the edi-
tors name stands for all thatgoes
in his paper.
We would not for minute dis
courage any of our young friends
from trying to report the news
of their neighborhood for some
newspaper. Thereare few things
in which you can engage that will
be of greater educational value.
You will increase your vocabu-
larry, your powers of observation
and expression, and the dry
rules of grammar and rhetoric
you pored over in school, will
spring into new life.
1t will amuse you, we know, to
give you a few examples of what
comes to us with the request to
"pleaSe print" and either no
name signed, or some fictitious
one, leaving us entirely in the
dark as to the real name of the
writer.
"H. S. Green is in hunt of "a
girl girls lookout.
Samuel Patch has attraction at
Jonah Days while his other Girl
is on a vissit.
nehemiah Hillygass's atrac-
tion is turned from Hobson Mills.
'Miah, trie it a Gain.
"Rey. Giddy Ann p. Robbers
is Holding a cieries of meetin at
clearing hope him sucksess.
"Nick O. Demus visit the fami-
ly of VIII me kinley last saturday
and sunday What is the aten-
tion Nick?"
A young man has Il perfect
right to spend Saturday evening
with his best girl, provided the
girl is willing and the cold folks"
don't object; and he can stay till
Sunday too; but what young coup
lie wants it published in the news
paper every time they have a lit
tie private conference. The
BRIDES father win give her away
the day she is married and we
will give the groom away later.
In writing upa matter Of news,
remember that there are at least
four elements TO consider, name
ly, who, whore, when, what, and
to this is often added why.
Young correspondents some
times forget to tell when an event
4
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1899-12-28

ever heard of an intellectual
WIN pug nose? She couldn't
Eyeglasses stay on, in the first
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-03
A GREAT DAY AT BURLINGTON.
Prizes Won for Beauty and Graceful
Riding. Fine Exhibits. Races.

Burlington, \. c., November 2.-(Spe-
cial.)-This was a big day ut Alamance
Fair The speech by Col. John s. Cum
ningham was great. We had the largest
crowd that has been at the fair in many
years. The exhibits were all good. and
much larger than usual. Zion College
made an especially good exhibit.
Miss Mabel Lea, of McCray's, won the
$50 buggy offered by Cardwell for the
handsomest lady at the fair. Miss Sal
lie Ireland won the premium for being
the most graceful lady rider.
The races were as follows: 2:23 class,
trotting race. purse $500, bay horse Dot
entered by Steele, wen the race Time
2:30h. Other entries, Alcanton, entered
ny Haight; Matte Holt, entered by
H. Il. Holt.
2:35 class, trotting and pacing race,
purse $780, Ned II. Wodnut, entered
by Haight, won the race; time, 2:35
Other entries, Defender, the Second en-
tered by Capt. j n. williamson; Little
Stakes. entered by Steele. There will
be other races tomorrow and large
crowd is expected.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-03

own hands till the soil and produce five
slAths of the cotton crop, which is large.
" the basis of our wealth, and the major
portion of the cereals which constitute
our FOOD supplies. as well as suStenance
Tor our constantly increasing stock. In
the natlon-atlarge we have this year
cultivated a cotton crop aggregating ten
million bales-nine-tenths of which is the
product of our own hands--valued at
lour hundred million dollars. Added to
thlS is vast production of wheat, corn
nay, rice, potatoes and vegetables, which
are well worth three. hundred millions
more and of which our own hands pro-
duced three-tifths, making an aggregate
production in the Southland. by negro
labor. no less than FIVE hundred million
dollars annually to the productive wealth
OF the nation, or about sixty dollars
each FOR every man, woman and child of
the race. Upon the same basis of reck-
onlng we have contributed to the produc-
tive wealth of the Southland during our
few years of freedom. no less than fifteen
thousand million dollars-a greater pro-
portion than any other people in this
country can boast. 1t proves, if it proves
anything, that as race we are not
lazy, We are not drones in the hive of
industry, we are not nonentities in the
industrial world "
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-03
CROWDS IN ATTENDANCE
STORM DELAYED INSTALLATION
OF MANY EXHIBITS.
THE MIDWAY, THEATRlCALS, GERMANS
These, With the Races, Furnish Amusement To-
All. Credit Due Presidenn Emery. The
Fine Fair at Burlington Also
in Full Swing.
in FuIl Swing.

Weldon, n. c., Nov. 2.-(Special.) y
The Weldon Fair this year scores the
biggest success in its history. The crowd
today was estimated at from 5000 to
10000.
Many exhibits could not be installed
owing to bad weather the first of the
week.
The racing has been fine, and the
crowd good natured and enthusiastic
Everybody is praising the management
Great credit is due to President Enry
for the pronounced success and for the
enjoyment offered.
There is fun for all on the midway
Excursions come from Henderson, Will
son. Petersburg, Portsmouth. and over
the Weldon and Kinston. Each and ev-
cry train is crowded. A fine band OF
music is i'm attendance, with splendid
theatricals every night and germans for
all lovers of the Terpsichorean art. Fri
day will be a big day, as the track is Nh
excellent condition, and the fair will
continue up to Friday night.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-03
KILLING NOT PREMEDITATED
Evidence in the Bryant Trial. Bount
Over to Criminal Court.

Winston, n. c., November 2.-(Spe
cial.l-Captain j. G. Resent has received
a letter from Ernest Alley, of Alderston,
West Virginia, who furnishes a list OF
North Carolinians buried at Blue Ridge
Springs, near that place. Fourteenth
y. c. regiment, afterwards designated
az the Twenty regiment, was en-
camped mt that place in the autumn of
1862. These men died in the hospital
Mr.. Alley says there are about an equal
number of Georgians, Virginians and
North Carolinians buried there and il
will cost about $500 to place the Gene
terry in good condition and thinks the
three States should furnish money to
nave the work done.
James Bryant, who killed Burrell
Shouse, Monday night was tried before
Mayor Butner, Of Salem, and bound over
to the criminal court without bond. Five
witnesses We're examined for the State
The defendant seemed deeply affected
but did not make any statement The
evidence against him did not indicate
that the killing was premeditated.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-03
STATE NEWS.

The Alamance Colored Fair will be
held at the Alamance Fair Grounds, Nov
It'll, Sth and 9th.
Monday, at the Blocker Place, in this
county, on Fishing creek, Jake Floyd had
his sleeve caught by the saws of
the gin. His arm was so badly cut and
torn that DIR. X. III. Speight had to am
ate.-Talboro Southener.
Rev. w C. Alexander, of Concord
has been called blythe Maryland Avenue
Presbyterian church of Baltimore, Md,
to succeed Rev. Joseph 4. Vance. 1t is
thought DR.. Alexander will accept and
take charge about December 1st.
Mr.. John Davis has been appointed
general freight agent on the A. Il n. G..
Railroad here, to succeed Mr. G.. NJ.
Doclxham. MIR. Davis is yetmg man of
ability and experience, having been in
the employ of the road for some years
Newborn Journal.
A passing locomotive Sunday night set
fire to the cotton platform on which were
stored 400 bales of cotton Conditions
were favorable for most destructive
fire, but much hard work reduced the
iucs w - bdlcSs 10 VI WHICH USIuIlS "
G. f. johnson, OIL Raleigh, and the bal
ance we understand to the r. r. Co. and
MIR. X. e. Lee.-Laurinbur Exchange.
tlon. Patrick Henry Winston and Mr.
Joseph Bird Winston his son, arrived in
Windsor Saturday night. They will spend
some time with Mr. Francis ID. Winston
Mr.. Winston is the brilliant Attorney
General of the State of Washington and
has been in bad health for some months
He came here seeking rest and recreation
among old friends and old scenes.-Wind
sor Ledger.
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Oxford, n. c., Nov. 2-6Special.l -
D.ed ON yesterday morning from the
effects of a carbmcle, Mrs Bette Spen-
Ger, wife of w. S. Hundley and only
daughter of Capt. A. S. Spencer. She
was greatly beloved by all who knew
her and noted for unfmmbered deeds OF
kindness and charity. She exempliiel
IN her Life the traits OF true Christian,
She leaves besides a husband and an
aged father, an only SON and lovely
young daughter just blooming into wo-
manhood The funeral will take place
this morning at II O'clock from the
Methodist church of which she was a
devoted member.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-03
Foul
Catarrh.

Catarrh is one of the most obstinate
diseases, and hence the most difficult
to get rid of.
There is but one way to cure it.
The disease Tin the blood, and all the
sprays, washes and inhaling mixtures
in the world can have no permanent
effect whatever upon it. Swift's Spe.
cific cures Catarrh permanently, for it il
the only remedy which can reach the
disease and force it from the blood.
Mr.. b. P. McAllister, of Harrodsburg
KY, had Catarrh for years. He writes;
II could see no improvement whatever
Though ] WAS constantly treated with anravi
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-03

S. S. s., and after Re " bottles were used no
ticed a percepsible improvement. Continuing
the remedy, the disease was forced out OF N,
system. and a complete cure was the result
Iadyise all who have this dreadful disease Z
abandon their local treatment, which has new
done them any good, and take y. ). 81, Q rel
edy that can reach the disease and cure 1T"
To continue the wrong treatment fol
Catarrh is to continue to suffer. Swift's
Specific is a real blood remedy, and
cures obstinate, deep-seated diseases
which other remedies have no effect
whatever upon. 1t promptly reaches
Catarrh, and never lis to cure even the
,,oost ap0rayafad oacns
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-03
CORPSE PARTLY EATEN..BY DOGS.
Scratch up Body of Colored Infant
Foul Play Suspected.

Durham, Y. c., Nov. Especial y
The body of colored infant was found
near the city this afternoon, on the land
of Virgil Riggsbee, (coored) 1t had
been buried with a sack wrapped around
it, and was scratched rTp by dogs. The
hands and one foot We're eaten off
Coroner Maddry has held AN investiga-
tion and foul play is suspected. No
clue has yet been found pointing to the
guilty party. The child has probably
been dead several days.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-03
A FRIGHTFUL RLuNDER.

Will often cause a horrible burn, scald,
cut or bruise. Bucklen's Arnica Salve,
the best in the world, will kill the pain
and promptly heal it. Cures I'D sores.
fever sores, ulcers, boils. felons, corns,
all skin eruptions. Best pile cure on
earth. Only % cents box Cure guar
anteed. Sold by all druggists.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-03
ADMINISTRATORS NorIcE.

Having qualified as administrator of
the estate of Willis Watkins, deceased,
notice is hereby given to all parties hold
ing claims again the deceased to come
forward and make immediate payment.
Parties holding claims against the de-
ceased are notified TO present the same
ON or before the Goth day of October,
1900. or this notice win be plead in bar
of their recovery. 1900
L. B. YOUNG,
Administrator.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-03

and washes, and differ
ent inhaling remedies
in fact, | could feel tina
each winter | was wors,
than the year previous
IF in lily it wal
brought to my n tict
that Catarrll was a bloot
disease, and after think
ing over the matter, i
saw 1t was unreasonable
to expect to be cured bJ
remedies viii c h onlI
reached the surface. ]
then decided To fri
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-03
,EXPERIENCE IS THE BEST
TEACHER"

We must be willing to learn from the
experience of other people. Every testi-
monial in favor of Hoods Sarsaparilla
is the voice of experience to You, and it
is your duty, if your blood is impure and
your health failing to take this medi-
cine. You have every reason to expect
that it will do for you what it has done
for others. 1t is the best medicine
money can buy.
Hoods Pills are non-irritating, mild
aTfartiCa
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-03
COLD STEEL OR DEATH.

There is but one small chance to
save your life and that is through an
operation, was the awful prospect set
before Mrs. /. b. Hunt, of Lime Ridge,
Wis, by her doctor after vainly trying
to cure her of a frightful case of stom-
ach trouble and yellow jaundice. He
didn't count on the marvellous power of
Electric Bitters to cure stomach and
liver troubles, but she heard of it.,
took seven bottles, was wholly cured,
avoided surgeons knife, now weighs
more and feels better than ever It's
positively guaranteed to cure stomach,
liver and kidney troubles and never dis
appoints. Price soc Mt all drug stores.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-03

The Rocky Mount Mills have declared
stock dividend of fifty per cent and a
semi-annual money dividend of four per
ent-Tarboro Southerner