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The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-10-04
THE MEADOWGROUNDS
,,,resting "reminiscences by Jas.
Raw Whose Boyhood Was
Spent There.

The following "reminiscences are
pocially interesting to the
Fitor of the News from the fact
atit was his home for several
lars.
h the spring of 1864 the late
Drabam NJ. Peck, father of the
ior of the News moved with
family into the Meadow
mds from Belfast township
the farm formerly owned by
RAYS. At that time there
IS only one other farm cleared
7 he valley, and for one year the
sk family was the only one
Thin the boundary of those
untains. In the spring of
N. Samuel Harr with his wife
daughters Mary and Caro-
1. and son George, moved to
slower farm"-the two fami-
living nearly a mile apart be-
the only inhabitants Of the
ey until 1872, when the
ck family moved to Bedford,
the Harr family went back to
Cove
blr James Ray of Greensburg,
writes as follows:
!. Nv father moved to the Mead
grounds about 1880, and lived
re about twenty years. My
rents both died there-my
her dying in the spring of 1850.
amember when the stars fell in
We were living there then.
Ne bought the farm from a
|POtt ofFort Loudon for $500.
sman Pott was an iron manu-
lrer and owned furnaces
b LOudon, and a good deal of
Vhen we moved there the log
Se into which we moved had
two rooms-one down, and
other upsta irs. We put in
PARTITION down stairs, first
tmg the large room into two
rooms. We also erected the
stone chimney at the south
be winter a lady was employ
teachus youngsters, and the
FAIRS was converted into a
polroom, | have forgotten her
be,
e, also built the log barn; for,
Fn we went there, there was
even shed for the stock.
eiOre we moved to the Mead
Pounds, perhaps about 1920,
an came there, built the cold
dug the race down back of
swamp" and put up a full
alI and carding machine.
might digress by saying that,
nat time, people-especially
lers-did not run TO the store
eVery thing they needed,
all the doors about the barn
aen hinges and latches were
and instead of spikes, holes
bored, and wooden pins
'he threshing floor to its
\ Many roofs were made OF
S-smal bundles tied being
ed side by side and these
70 the lath or small poles
ID the rafters. This was
Vlally a common way of roof
Oarns. Few houses were
cred, When such luxury
'ndulged in, small locust
aoout two inches in length
'oout a quarter of an incl
De' We're driven into the logs
We're driven close enough
uer that when the mud was
oh the wall the pins helC
'o'ef as plastering lath came
I'e' these We're split from
OsS three or four feet il
w. instead of being sawed a,
Ae's Tor fencing were mad,
'ue =" way, only of oak.
VIE house, our mother su
'enoed the manufacture o
~ clothing including tn,
Jug Every farmer KEEP
Sneep' When warm wealth
ue these sheep were take
creek, plunged into tn
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-10-04
RURAL MAIL DELIVERY.
Changes After July /, 1901.

the UnitedStateS has issued adver-
tlsements inviting proposals for
carrying the mails of the United
States in the State of Pennsyl-
vania from July I, 1901 to June
30 1905
A new condition which the bid
der must observe is as follows:
"No bid submitted under this ad-
vertisement will beconsideredun-
less the bidder resides on or con
tiguOus to the route on which the
service is to be performed, or
shall file with his bid an agree
ment that in the event of the ser
vice being awarded to him he
will reside on or continuous to
said route and give his personal
supervision to the performance
of the duty"
This will prevent persons from
bidding for digerent routes, and
sub-letting the contracts to,
others at lower contract price.
Another new provision is as fol-
lows:
In addition to carrying the
mails to the various post offices
on the star routes covered by
this advertisement the carrier
on each route, Except where
otherwise specifically stated),
will be also required to deliver
mail into all boxes that may be
erected along the route"
1t is further provided that the
person living along the route, who
desires to have his mail de
livered in Il box at his residence,
shall state his desire in writing
and erect a box by the roadside.
The carrier will receive no com
pensation for this delivery and
receiving mail matter.
The following is list of the
routes in this county:
From Amaranth, by Buck Val
ley, Lashley, and Mann to Han
cock, 1926 miles and back six
times week. Present subcon-
tract, S232.
From Big Cove Tannery, by
Dickeys Mountain and Plum Run,
to Hancock, 14.25 miles and back,
six times week. Present con,
tract, S26l.70.
From Big Cove Tannery, by
Webster Mills, to McConnells-
burg, Z miles and back, six times
a week. Present contract pay,
$40.
From Fort Littleton, by Mad
densviIle and Meadowgap, to Or
bisonia, II miles and back, six
times a week, Present contract
pay, S249.
From Fort Littleton, by Knobs
vile, to McConnellsburg, 10 miles
and back, six times a week.
Present contract pay, $16S.
From Gem to Big Cove Tan
merry, miles and back, three
times a week, Present contract
pay 500.
From Harrisonville, by Huston
town and Fort Littleton, to Burnt
Cabins, 15 miles and back, six
times a week. Present contract
pay, $279.70
From Harrisonville, by Owl
creek, Pleasant Ridge, Sipes
Mills, and McKibbin, to Need
more, 1925 miles and back, six
times a week. Present contract
pay, 1869 for 2S.75 miles; subcon-
tract, S595.
From Hustontown, by Clear
Ridge, and Dublin Mills, to
Waterfall, 9,75 miles and back,
six times a week. Present con
tract pay, $198.
From Locust Grove, by Emma
vile, to Crystal Spring, s. 80
miles and back, six times a week.
Present contract pay, 1922.
From Locust Grove, by Side
ling Hill, Dott, Franklin Mills,
and Warfordsburg, to Hancock,
1850 miles and back, six times a
week, Present contract pay 1919;
subcontract, $500.
From McConnellsburg, by
Foltz, to Mercersburg, 10 miles
and back, twelve times a week,
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-10-04

home, and mother and the girls,
or some yong woman who could
be employed, brought out the
big spinning wheel and then for
weeks would be heard the oo.oo-
100000 Of the wheel as the rolls
were spun into yarn, was wound
from the spindle of the big wheel
upon a reel, measured into "cuts"
and skeins, and then, where the
family did not possess a loom it
was sent to a weaver in the neigh
borhOod and manufactured into
casinet Cotton chain being used)
on into all-wool stuff. This ma
terlal was used for clothing for
the men and boys, lighter
thread was made and a softer
goods produced called flannel for
the winter wear of the women
and girls.
The coloring was usually done
while it was yarn. A popular
dye being butternut brown,
made by sleeping the bark of the
ordinary butternut tree-well, as
no one is likely to want to use the
receipt now, we will not tell all
the ingredients used.
After the weaving, the cloth
was brought home, and then
mother became the tailor and the
dressmaker With her own
hands she cut out and made the
clothes for father and the boys,
and for herself and the girls, the
thread used being that which she
had spun with her own hands
from flax raised on the place.
From the yarn-spun a little
coarser she knit stockings for
the whole family; and when her
watchfull eye detected a hole
making its appearance in the
heel, she promptly darned it.
The man who put up the wool
len factory failed and went off
and left it, We afterward built
a saw mill there. A millwright
by the name of Davy Teeter did
the work He lived out at jug
town, not far from McConnells-
burg.
We also built the Blouse Cab
in" near the old dam, and a tailor
by the name OF McGee lived in it
awhile. | do not remember that
any one else ever lived there.
Near the cabin is one of the
many sand springs that are found
in the Valley. This McGee was
son Of the Mrs. McGee who
kept tavern at the foot Of Cove
mouniain east Of McCounells-
burg.
Tue first ne ghbOr we had af-
termoy' cg tothe Meadowgrounds
was one Jenkins who lived in the
old woollen mill-using it then as
a dwelling. He made a living by
manufacturing tar aud hauling it
TO John Beaver at LOudon for use
at the ;orges,
Robert Johnston owned the
lower farm and lived on it awhile,
when he went down and lived be-
tween Greencastle and Hagers-
town. Later he moved back to
his farm in the Meadowgrounds,
and lost his mind. One cold wet
evening, ia the fall, he wandered
away from home and his family
could not hear anything of him
until the next summer some time,
when one of the Morton boys
was out on the mountain hunting
the cattle, found Mr.. Johpston's 5
skull. 1t was identified by Mr.
Johnston's S son Tom, by certain
tooth.
David Brumbaugh bought the
Rob't Johnston farm, cleared il
up and erected some stables
Mr.. Brumbaugh vas from Mid
dletown near Hagerstown. He
used to SOW his grain riding al
old gray mare which he valued
very highly. He was a fine ole
gentleman.
To be continued,
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The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-03-30
Giving Away Souvenirs.

The Troy Steam Laundry, owned
and operated by the Fraser Fam
ily," is one of the solid institutions
of this city, and since its establish
ment here has been pdtronized by
our people in general way. The
business has grown from a modest
start to mammoth proportions, and
now new machinery and better
machinery has been ordered and
will be put in, thus placing them in
position to do their increasing bust
ness. The work turned out by the
Troy is never thrown back into the
wash ON account of bad service.
Mr.. Fraser was out this morning
distributing souvenir advertising
matter for the laundry, consisting
of a nice hanging mirror and lead
pencils bearing an ad for the laun-
dry. If you want good work take
your wash to this up-to-date house.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-03-30
EDITORS MODEL is SATAN.
Bloomington Star to Be a Devil OF a
Paper for one Day Only.

Bloomington, Ind, March 20
The Rev. Mr.. Sheldon's experiment
in running the Topeka Capital as
Jesus would run it has suggested to
the proprietors of the Bloomington
Daily Star an experiment along an
entirely different line, The paper
carried this announcement today:
ga good many newspaper readers
think they can run newspaper
better than the editor. No doubt
his satanic majesty thinks the same
thing, so next week we propose to
give him a trial by turning over the
Star to him for one issue and let
ting him run in according TO his
own notion. In other words, the
Star for Saturday, March 81, will
be a devil of paper. Suitable con-
tributions for such paper, briefly
written, will be received and consid-
cred if sent early in the week. No
church notices nor reading matter
nor advertisements of a religious
nature will be received for Satur-
days paper. We propose to let
the devil have full sway.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-03-30
Sand Flat improvements.

Sand Fiat while not considered a
very aristocratic part Of the city,
an account of the many negroes
built upon the ground, is to have a
couple of brick store houses built
there soon. The corner grocery
store in the residence portion of a
city has come to stay aud Texark-
ana has many of them already, and
many more talked OF and in course
of building. We congratulate the
Flats" on the prospect of having
brick and mortar buildings.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-03-30
ELECTION PROCLAMATION.

Notice is hereby given that on the first
Tuesday In April next, which will be the
3rd day Of April, 1900, an election be held
In the City of Texarkana, Arkansas, for
the purpose Of eIecting city officers as fol-
lows: One Mayor, one Marshal, one City
Attorney, one Recorder, one Treasurer one
City Engineer and two Aldermen for Ward
number One, two Aldermen for Ward
number Two, two Aldermen for Ward
number Three, and two Aldermen for Ward
number Four. Said election will be held at
the regular voting placing In each Of the
Wards In said City.
Given under my hand this 18th day Of
March, 1900.
Attest:
J. T. 1URPHY, r. W. rlULLINS,
Recorder. Mayor
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-03-30
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT.

The tax book for the collection Of the
special assessment upon the real property
In Improvement District No. 3, for the
purpose of grading and paving streets and
building curb along sidewalks, has been
placed In my hands. All owners of real
property lying In the district are hereby
required to pay their assessments to me
within thirty days from date. II such
payment Is not made, action viii be COM
nenced at the expiration Of that time for
the collection Of said assessment pnd for
legal penalties and costs.
Given under my hand this the 73rd day
Of March, 1900.
II. c GRAFTON, Collector.
Office at 7o4 Broad street. 3-73-tf
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-03-30
FREE oE CHARGE.

Any adult suffering from a cold settled
on the breast, bronchitis, throat or lung
troubles of any nature, who will call at
Smith Drug Co, will be presented with a
sample bottle OF Boschee's German Syrup
free of charge. Only one bottle given to
one person, and none to children without
order from parents.
No throat or lung remedy ever had such
a sale as BOschee's German Syrup in all
parts OF the civilized world. Twenty years
ago millions OF bottles were given away,
and your druggists will you its success
was marvellous. 1t Is really the only
Throat and Lung Remedy endorsed by
physicians. One rs cent bottle will cure
or prove its value. Sold by dealers in all
civilized countries.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-03-30

s. s. s., and after q few bottles were used, mo-
tlced perceptlblo improvement. Continuing
the remedy, the disease was forced out OF my
system, and complete cure was the result.
Iadvise all who have this dreadful disease to
done them any good, and take s. s. g., a REM
edy that can reach the disease and cure It,"
To continue the wrong treatment for
Catarrh is to continue TO suffer. Swift's
Specific is n real blood remedy, and
cures obstinate, deep-seated diseases,
which other remedies have no effect
whatever upon. It promptly reaches
Oatarrh, and everfails TO cure even the
most appravated caseg.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-03-30
Foul-Sne11ing
Catarrh.

Catarrh is one Of the most obstinate
diseases, and hence the most difficult
to get rid Of.
There is but one way to cSre it.
The disease is in 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, forit is
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 HpraYa
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-03-30
For over rlrry Yeare

AN OLD AND WELL-TRIED REMEDY
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup
has been used for over fifty years
by millions of mothers for their
children while teething, with per
feet success. 1t soothes the childs
softens the gums, allays all pain,
cures wind colo and is the best
remedy for diarrhoa. 1t is pleas
ant to the taste. Soldby druggists
in every part of world. Twenty
five cents bottle. It's value is in
calculable. Be sure and ask for
Mrs. Winslows Soothing Syrup, and
take no other kind S-6-93-ly
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-03-30

Mrs. Calvin zimmerman, Milesburg,
Pa. says, GAS a speedy cure for coughs,
colds, Group and Sore Throat One Minute
Cough Cure is unequall5d. 1t is pleasant
for children to take. | heartily recon-
mend it to mothers" It's the only harm
less remedy that produces immediate re-
suits. 1t cures bronchitis, pneumonia,
grippe and throat and lung diseases 1t
viii prevent consumption. Embry Drug
Company.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-03-30
A dood Cough Medicine for children.

81 have no hesitaucy in recon
mending Chamberain's Cough Rem
edy," says II, p Moran, we'll
known and popular baker, Of Peters.
burg, Va, 1--WE have given 1t to our
children when troubled with bad
coughs, also whooping cough, and IL
has always given perfect satlsfac.
tion. 1t was recommended to me by
druggist as the best cough
medicine for children as II contained
no opium or other harmful drug
Sold by Smith Drug Co,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-03-30
While talking about fine springs,

While talking about fine springs,
let it be- remembered that the
Brantley Spring out on County
Avenue is the boldest and prettiest
around the city. It's water is per-
fectly pure, and many of our people
are buying it for family use-that
is, paying for its delivery. Mr.. B.
has one of the prettiest places we
have seen. He also intends to make
a truck farm, in addition to raising
fine chickens.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-03-30
Slaughter Sale.

The slaughter sale" of the Hig-
gins bankrupt stock of dry goods,
notions, etc, will be continued only
a few days longer at the Higgins
old stand. Stock will then be re-
moved to the Prince Racket Store,
and sale continued until entire stock
is sold. 3-27
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-03-30

Our merchants have run short of
bunting, so great has been the de-
maud, but we learn that tele-
graphic orders have been sent to st.
Louis and many bolts will arrive by
express to fill any demand made.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-03-30
Tax Notice.

have the tax book for Improve
ment District No. 3, opened at the
undertaking establishment of @. M,
Reeves, and am desirous to have
those living in the district above
mentioned come forward and pay.
H. G. GRAFTON,
3 29 1t Tax Collector.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-03-30

wy Wae pp.uJp
and washes, and differ.
ent inhaling remedies
In fact, l could feel thai
each winter l was worse
than the year previous.
"Fin ally 1t wa q
brought to my ttce
that Catarrh was q blood
disease, and after think.
ing over the matter, ]
saw II was unreasonable
10 expect 10 be cured by
remedies whi h only
reached the surface. /
then daoidod m trv
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-03-30

Rev. w. E. Sitter, w. Cation, N. Y,
writes: Il had dyspepsia over twenty
years, and tried doctors and medicines
without benefit. | was persuaded to use
KOdol Dyspepsia Cure and it helped me
from the start. l believe it to be pan
acea for all forms of Indigestion 1t di-
geSts what You eat Embrv Drug Co.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-03-30
TELL YnuR SISTER

A beautiful complexion is an impossibility
without good pure blood, the sort that
only exists in connection with good diges-
tion, healthy liver and bowels. Karl's
Clover Root Tea acts directly on the bow
els. liver and kidneys keeping them in
perfect health Price 25 cts, and 50 cts.
Sold by Villa Williams
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-03-30

Wm. Orr, Newark, O., says: ''We never
feel safe without One Minute Cough Cure
in the house. 1t saved my little boys life
when he had the pneumonia. We think
it is the best medicine made" 1t cures
coughs and all lung diseases. Pleasant to
take, harmless and gives immediate re-
suits. Embry Drug Co.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-03-30

The results of an over-indulgence
in food or drink are promptly recti-
fed, without pain or discomfort, by
taking a few doses Of Herbine.
Price 80 cents. Sold by Smith Drug
Company.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-03-30
We sell everything from hy-
dralic jack, down to corkscrew.
Call on us. HARDIN Bros.
seautz Is blood peep.

Clean blood means a clean skin. No
beauty without it. Casearets, Candy Cathar-
tic clean your blood and keep it clean, by
purities from the body. Begin to-day to
Danish pimples, boils, blotches, blackheads,
and that sickly bilious complexion by taking
Cascarets,--beauty for ten cents. All drrg
gists. satisfaction guaranteed, l0c, 25c. 59c'
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-03-30

To allay pains, subdue inhamma-
tion, heal foul sores and ulcers, the
most satisfactory results are OBJ
tained by using Ballard's Snow Lin
iment. Price 25c. and SOC. Sold by
Smith Drug Co.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-03-30

If your child is cross and peevish,
it is no doubt troubled with worms,
and its tonic effect restore it's natu-
raj cheerfulness. Price, % cents.
Sold by Smith Drug Co.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-03-30

Mrs. Harriet Evans, Hinsdale, Ill.,,
writes, 81 never fail to relievemy children
from Group at once by using One Minute
Cough Cure. | would not feel safe with
out it," Quickly cures coughs, colds,
grippe and all threat and lung diseases.
Embry Drug Co.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-03-30

1t your piano needs tuning call
at Beasley's music store, and secure
the services of L.-C. Neal of Salt
Lake City, first class tuner and
repairer. Charges reasonable. I Z
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-03-30

Prickly Ash Bitters cures diseases
of the kidneys, cleanses, strength
ems the liver, stomach aud bowels
For sale by all druggists. 3 ID
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-03-30

81 used Kodol Dyspepsia Cure in my
family with wonderful results 1t gives
relief, is leasant to take and
is truly the dyspeptic's best friend. says
E. Hartgerink, Overisel, Mich, Digests
what you eat. Cannot fail to cure. En-
bry Drug Co.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-03-30

Huddleston Brothers market is
always supplied with everything
usually found in an-~up-to-date
market. 43
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-03-30

Wanted, ten gooo second hand
pianos. Will pay cash or take them
on new instruments. Call at Lash
ley's music store. 3-4
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-03-30

Why not resolve to trade with the
Lambeth Grocery Company for
1900. This company will treat you
right. tt
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-03-30
Likes Texarkana.

Mr.. H. V. Beasley, who came here
some II months ago and opened a
music house, as an experiment, has
met with such success that he has
purchased himself a building site on
Hickory street and had plans drawn
for two-story house which he will
have erected right away. We were
shown the plans drawn by Sidney
Stewart, and must say that he ha
designed a convenient house for
Mr.. Beasley. We are glad to know
that our musical friend, Beasley,
has concluded to abide in our city.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-03-30

Eupion oil makes the best light
ask your dealer for it and take no
other kind. 1t makes white
strong light. If
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-03-30
Dress Making.

Mrs. Tanner and Emma Howe,
have opened a dress making estab-
lishment at No 2l34 East Broad
street, where they will be pleased to
meet those desiring dress making.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-03-30

All kinds of stringed instruments
at Beasley's-violins, guitars, etc.
Prices very low. / Z
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-03-30

The choicest steaks, roasts and all
kinds of fresh meats at Huddleston
Brothers. 43
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-03-30

Pianos and organs tor sale at
reasonable prices at Beasley's Music
House, 213 East Broad street-cash
or on installment plan. IT
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-03-30

If your watch needs cleaning OF
repairing take it to Schuster's 2O8
State Line Avenue. IL
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-03-30

If you need good watch or
clock, call on Schuster, the State
LiueJeweler. III
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-03-30

"PerSevere and Prosper. Take
Hoods Sarsaparilla faithfully and
it will cure scrofula, salt rheum,
boils, pimples and all blood humors;
also dyspepsia, rheumatism, altar rh
and that tired feeling, 1t never
disappoints.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-03-30

M. B. Smith, Butternut, Mich, says,
'DeWitt's Little Early Risers are the
very best pills ever used for costiveness,
liver and bowel troubles" Embry Drug
Company
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-03-30

The best OF everything the mark
ct affor DIS, at Huddleston Bros
meat market
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-03-30
DOES rnis STRIKE your

Muddy complexion, Nauscatlng breath
come from chronic constipation. karl's
Clover Root 19a ls M absolute cure and
has been sold for llfty years on an absout
guarantee. Price 25 Gus. and 30 cts.
SOLD by Williams 4 Williams,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-03-30

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