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The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-05-09
To Destroy the Sabbath.

An example of the capability of
our statesmen whom the people
have delegated to assemble, at
Harrisburg, and form that body
known as the Pennsylvania legis-
lature whose business it is to
make laws that will promote the
peace, prosperity and piety of the
inhabitants of the proud Old Key
stone State. is a bill known as
Senate bill No. 400, introduced a
few days ago. This bill provides
the legalizing of the running of all
kinds of trains on railroads, both
steam and electric; the printing
and sale of newspaper on Sun
day; the keeping open and oper-
ating of barber shops; the sale of
tobacco and cigars, cakes, candies
icecream, fruits, lemonade and all
kinds of soft drinks on Sunday-in
fact removing every trace of san
City and turning the holy day in
to holiday for money making
purposes.
The bill was first sent to the
Committee on Law and order(?)
They thought it looked like good
thing, and turned it into the hop
per of the Senate, and it had
passed it's first reading, and was
making first class time in the di-
rection of the House, when the
real friends of the Sabbath, out
side of the legislative halls, got
an inkling of what was going
on, and, at once, the order loving
people over the State were up in
arms. Petitions were circulated
and names by the hundreds and
thousands appeened thereto and
sent hastily in, imploring the
legislature in the name of all that
is good not to be guilty of any
such outrage.
The Senate consented to allow
the bill to be referred to the com
mittee, who gave the friends of
the Sabbath a hearing Tuesday
afternoon.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-05-09
A Romance and Il Law.

On and after January 1, 1902,
it will not be lawful for first cous-
ins to be joined in marriage, and
all such marriage contracts in
this state after that date will be
declared void. The bill when in
troduced first read, "On and after
the passage of this act" but it
was amended by Representative
Hosack, of Allegheny county, to
read, "On and after January /,
1902" Behind the amendment
is a story of the love of two first
cousins in one of the counties of
western Pennsylvania, the male
cousin being a personal friend of
Representative Hosack. These
cousins were engaged to marry,
but a number of things prevented
the marriage happening earlier
than during the coming winter
months. Mr.. Hosack being gaware
Of the troubles of the cousin lovers
realized that unless he could have
the bill amended they would go in
to another state to get married.
He canvassed the House and the
bachelor embers to man raj
lied to his support, but many of
the old staid country married
men objected. Notwithstanding
the objections, the eloquence of
Mr.. Hosack prevailed and the
amendment was inserted and
adopted. Harrisburg Telegraph.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-05-09
Day Program at Antioch

At a meeting of a number of
veterans a few weeks ago arrange
were made to properly observe
Memorial Day, Thursday, May
10, at Antioch in Thompson town
ship, John Fisher was appointed
chief marshall, and Rev. Thos. r.
Palmer, chaplain.
The committee on flowers are
as follows: Misses Mel
lie Lynch, Ollie Gregory Union
Churchyard-Misses Annie Cor
don, Sadie Gordon. Tonoloway-
Misses Rhoda Lake, Lille Fish
er. Interchangeable. Matte
Hays, Miss Matte Mann. Cedar
Grove-Misses Ollie Lewis, Vona
Downs. Oakley-Miss Gertrude
O'Rourke, Annie Bernhard. Sid
ling Hill-Misses Lille Wink, Ora
DiXson.
The address of welcome will be
delivered by Comrade j. II. Laley.
Other orators invited, a number
of whom have promised to be
present without fail, are Rev. S.
B. Houston, Rev. Thomas r. Pal
mer, Rev. Lewis Chambers, Hon.
d. II. Patterson, Prof. B. n. Pal
mer, B. w. Peck, M. r. Shaft
ner, Esq, Hon. S. W. Kirk and
John p. Sipes.
The music will be furnished by
the Needmore brass band, Cedar
Lane drum corps, and the Tim ber
Ridge string band. Ample pro-
visions have been made to enter
tain all persons invited. Every
body is invited to lay aside every
thing else and spend Memorial
Day in honoring the memory of
the dead soldiers.
Services will begin at 10 A. M.
BY ORDER COMMITTEE.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-05-09
Jesse NJ. Cline.

Jesse M. Cline, one of Dublin
townships Oldest and most high
ly respected citizens, has been
called to quit the scenes of earth.
After an illness of several months
j. NJ. Cline died Saturday night,
May 4, 1901, aged 50 years, !
month, and 4 days. j. M. Cline
was a son of Matthias Cline, one
of the first settlers in that section
of the county.
He was married December "a,
1886, to Catharine Zeigler of Fay
erteville, Franklin county, Pa,
and to them were born eight chill
dren, of whom two survive, Will
son and VIII j. His wife died
October "a, 1877.
While the deceased led a quiet
unassuming life, there did not
live anyone whose character was
more free from reproach. 1t
never entered his mind to be any
thing but honest in his dealings.
While he never connected himself
with any church, he always con
tributed literally toward the sup
port of the M. e. church. Mr..
Cline was a great reader of the
Bible and left the assurance that
he was ready and willing to leave
this world. in full faith of meeting
his loved ones gone before.
In the year 1879, he was mar
ried the second time to S. B.
Mills of Burnt Cabins, to whom
one child, Bertha, was born. She
with the mother survive.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-05-09
Mason.

After an illness of only five
days, Neeper Willard, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Mason of
this place, died last Wednesday.
The little fellow had from
the first, pneumonia in its most
violent form, and Notwithstanding
two physicians We're called, hui
man skill was powerless to save
the child's life. Funeral took
place ON Thursday afternoon,
Revs. West, Smith and Grove, of
ficiating. Interment in Union
cemetery. The child was aged
year, 1 month and 13 day.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-05-09
Borough Settlement.

Our Borough Auditors have
completed the settlement and
havepublished notices of the same.
The finances of the Borough are
in good shape, as the published
statement shows a balance in the
hands Of each of the following of
ticers: VIM. S. Clevenger, Over
seer OF the Poor, ,S126.44 Thomas
N. Hamil, Collector, S109. 40; and
j. V. Stouteagle, Treasurer,
$545.07. The Auditors refused
to give the Treasurer credit fo1
vouchers amounting to S341. 50,
S25.00 of this amount was for
salary of the Burgess and Coun-
Gil, and the balance for items
growing out of the construction
of the Water Works. 1t is said
that the Treasurer will appeal
from the settlement.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-05-09
McLucas.

Another victim of pneumonia in
this community was Mary Orpah
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Abner
McLucas just south of town. The
child, aged II months and 26 days
died after and illness of but a few
days, on last Wednesday, and was
buried on Thursday at Union
cemetery. Mr.. and Mrs. Nc
Lucas have much sympathy from
the fact thatlthis is the second
time death has claimed child
from their family during the past
year
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-05-09
Constable and ex-of1icio Fire
Warden.
Will BE Taken to Asylum.

In response to a petition to the
court, John p. Sipes, Esq, DR.. A.
d. Dalbey and B. Frank Henry
were appointed a commission to
inquire INTO the alleged lunacy of
Noel Matthias. This commission
met last Saturday and found that
the said Noel Matthias was suffer
ing from homicidal mania, and rec
commended that he should be sent
to an asylum.
This report was at once sent to
Judge Swope, and on the receipt
of an order from him, the sheriff
will convey Mr.. Matthias, probab-
ly to the State Lunatic Asylum at
Harrisburg. His condition has
not improved any since he was
brought to town; in fact, much OF
the time he was very violent.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-05-09
commencement

The graduating class of the
McConnellsburg High School will
hold it's commencement exercises
in the Court House on Tuesday
evening, May IA, at s O'Clock.
Prof. L. M. Drum of Shippens-
burg State Normal win deliver
the address on that occasion.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-05-09
To Fire Fighters.


For the information of those
who fight forest fires, the follow
ing form Of affidavit to be made
by the constable when applying
for pay, will be sufficient
County, SIS:
|, constable and
x.officio fire warden for the town.
ship of being duly
sworn according TO law, do declare
and aver that on the days set
forth in this bill 1 was engaged in
the extinction of forest fires the
number of hours specified, and
that the persons named as assist
ants were called upon by me and
by me required to assist in the
extinction of said forest fires and
that each of said assistants and
myself as fire warden are entitled
to receive compensation therefor
at the rate fixed by law and for
the number of hours specified;
and further that the aforesaid
services were necessary and not
rendered at the request of any
owner of timber land engaged in
a lumber operation, nor upon the
lands where said operation was
being conducted, nor were either
of said assistants, at the time of
such service, in the employ of the
owner of any timber or lumber
operation where SAID services
were rendered; nor were either
the fire warden or any of said as
sistants the owner of said land
nor under obligations to render
such services by reason of any
employment by the owner of the
lands where said fires existed,
and that the area of timber or
brush land in which such fire oc-
Cured was at least fifty acres in
extent. [ am informed that the
lands upon which said services
were rendered belong to
to and subscribed before
me this day of 100
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-05-09
NUMBER "a.
Personal.

McEldowney were shopping in
McConnellsburg last Thursday.
After two weeks visit among
friends in Philadelphia, Mrs.
David M. Kendall is expected
home Thursday of this week.
Mrs. David Rinedollar of near
Big Cove Tannery, was in this
place and in Jugtown andvicinity
last Friday, calling on her old
friends.
Miss May Sheets of the West
Chester Soldiers Orphans School
is spending some time with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Sheets of this place.
Mrs. G. b. Stevens and sister
Miss Name Goldsmith who have
been visiting their brothers at
Windber are expected home this
Wednesday, evening.
Mrs. Anna Sheets is with her
sister Mrs. DR.. Hanks at Rays
Hill. Her many friends here will
be pleased to learn that Mrs.
Hanks is convalescing.
Miss Laurietta Polk of Knobs
vile, left on Monday for Du Bois,
Clearfeld county, where she ex-
poets to spend a couple of months
with friends and relatives.
Roy Rummell of the News force
took a spin over to Chambersburg
on Saturday morning and return
ed Sunday evening. He was Wis
iting his sister Miss Annie.
Mrs. G. W. Skinner and daugh-
ter Miss Mary drove to this place
from Scotland on Monday. They
expect to spend a week or ten
days on this side of the mount
ain.
Clarence Whitmore and George
Kriechbaum of Lehmasters drove
over the mountain last Sunday and
spent the day very pleasantly
with the family of John OFT west
of town.
Mr.. Scott Rinedollar, of Ever
ett,. spent from Saturday until
Monday with his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. David RinedoIlar of Big
Cove Tannery. He was accompani-
ed byMr Harry FELTON,.
Editor and Mrs. John P. Sipes
left Wednesday morning for Get
tysburg. Mr.. Sipes represents
Tuscarora Council, Royal Area
mum, in the Grand Council which
is being held at Gettysburg this
week.
w. F. Hart of Needmore came
to town Saturday and met his
daughter Esta who had been visit
ing her uncle and aunt Mr.. and
Mrs. @. M. Dixon at Chambers
burg. Mr.. Hart was accompani-
ed to town by his niece Miss Olive
Hess.
Mrs. H. w. Cromer of Pitts
burg, after visiting her mother
Mrs. HI. H. Woodal in Chambers
burg, came over to McConnells-
burg last Saturday and remained
until Tuesday, when she went to
Fort Littleton to visit there for
few days.
Miss Honta Mccoy, who has
been employed for some time in
an art studio at Big Run, Pa, is
spending a four weeks vacation
with her parents Mr.. and Mrs.
G. H. Mccoy at New Grenada.
Miss Mccoy is one of Fulton
county's most talented artists.
Miss Charlotte accompanied
her father, Presiding Elder Ezra
/
H. Yocum of Harrisburg, ON his
trip to the different charges of
the M. e. church in his jurisdic-
tion in this county during the
past week. Miss Yocum is an
accomplished young lady, and we
trust she found her trip to this
county not an unpleasant one.
While in town she and her father
were the guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
A. U. Mace.
Mr.. and Mrs. p. z. Mann and
son Harold, MIR. and Mrs. ID. E.
Little and MISS Lottie Little, viii
i ~ r.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-09-07

Abbeville bridge store has been sicR
with measles for ten days and is just
able this week to be back at his post,
lie had a hard time of it but we arc
glad to see is alright now.
Ovid Broussard just got back from
a visit to High Island, Texas, Wed-
nesday evening. He says the moss
quitoes drove him away. He thinks
oil gushers will be brought in at that
place. While absent he saw a genu-
inc Beaumont gusher spout.
Alpine Leblanc, David Andres,
Edna Trahan, Gladis Broussard.
Alex Comeaux, John Marshall,
CASTOR Gotreaux, Aurelie Broussard
and Leonce Picard left Monday
morning for Bowling Green, KY,
where they will attend school.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-09-07
School Committee Holds Meeting.

The committee of twenty appoint
ed by the Town Council to furth-
er the canvass in the interest of the
special tax for the High School
building, met in the Courthouse last
Wednesday evening.
The Mayor, Hon. J.. r. Leguen-
nee stated briefly the objects of the
meeting and called Jos. T. Labit to
the chair. D. L. Mcpherson was
elected Secretary.
Several committees were sppointed,
such as:
Committee on Law. n. Greene,
j. E. KitcheA and w. B. White.
On certified list of legal voters and
women tax payers-O. H.. O'Bryan,
j. r. Leguennec and &. j. Brous-
sard.
On ConVeyances .-Odln Richard
and Jos. S. EWell.
The gentlemen present were the
most prominent and progressive of
our citizens and people who have the
welfare of the town at heart,-each
one being a taxpayer.
The meeting was adjourned until
Friday afternoon when committees
are to report and arrangements will
be made for active work.
There ought not to be much trou-
BILE in rolling up an overwhelming
majority for such a worthy object
zone Of such Importance and bene-
fit to the town.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-09-07
A Night of Terror.

lawful anxiety was felt for the Wild
ow of the brave General Burnham of
Machias, Me when the doctors said
she would die from Pneumonia before
morning" writes Mrs S FL Lincoln, who
attended her that fearful night, but she
begged for DR. Kings New Discovery,
which had more than once sav8d her
life, and cured her of Consumption.
After taking, she slept all night Fur
Their use entirely cured her" This mar
vellous medicine is guaranteed to cure
all Throat. Chest and Lung Diseases
Only SOC and ST. 90 Trial bottles free
at A j Godard's drug store.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-09-07

Some people say that advertising
don't pay-that everybody knows
them. If that was so it is strange
that men and firms known all over
the continent go on wasting their
money. Look at Holmes, and Grune-
wald, and Werlein, and Godchaux,
of New Orleans. They are probably
better known than anybody else in
the South, yet according to some
Of our business men they continue to
waste their money on advertising.
A well-written ad changed weekly or
monthly is bound to pay if you have
a business that is worth bothering
with. keep everlastingly at it, is
the idea.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-09-07

J. W. Whipple was up from Guey-
day Sunday and today. Mr.. Whip
pie has had the contract for grading
the new branch of the Southern Paci-
fc railroad from Gueydan to Able
vile. He says that his work is al
most completed and. that track laying
began at Gueydan this morning
Crowley Signal.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-09-07

The roads are still bad and ought
to be built above the food line in
the rice growing sections as it seems
that all the planters stop drains and
turn water on roads at pleasure.
If the rice farmers with the assistance
of Toad hands would secure graders
and build up the fats they would be
the right thing and what is no
more than just to the country. Build
up, and then flood all you want, Mr..
Planter.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-09-07
State of Ohio, City of Toledo,
Lucas County, o.

FRANK j CHENEY makes oath that
he is the senior partner Of the firm of
F j Cheney SC Co doing business in the
City of Toledo County and State afore-
said and that said firm will pay the
sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS
for each ank every case of Catarrh that
cannot be cured by the use of Halls
Catarrh Cure. FRANK CHENEY
sworn to before me and subscribed
in my presence this 9th day of Deem
(~ Der A D 1886
SEAL. A w GLEASON
t> Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally
and acts directly on the blood and mu-
cous surfaces of the system Send for
testimonials free
F. j. CHENEY & Co.. Toledo, @.
DSold by Druggist, rs.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-09-07
Rice Market.

-'--
S. Locke Breaux, of New Orleans,
sends out the following under date of
Sept. 4:
Receipts of rough rice, 7703 sacks.
Sales of rough rice: Honduras,
1862 sacks. Dom. Japan, none.
Quotations, $500 and 1886.
Actual Sales, $3.50 to 1885.
Tone Of market-Good demand.
- !,
Travel was SO heavy on the I. &W.
Thursday that a second train was
run to New Iberia leaving here about
noon.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-09-07

The Abbeville boys "cleaned up''
the Leblanc boys at a,game of base
ball at Lake Simonet, Sunday. We
are unable to furnish particulars, as
our good friends of the nine have
failed to report or give US any notes.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-09-07

FoR SALE.-A fine buggy mare;
perfectly gentle, with a 2 months old
colt. Colt sired by Stramo, Durke's
celebrated stallion and as fine as
there is. in the parish. Apply to A.
F. Maxfeld. aug24-tf.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-09-07
Fine Stock Ranch for Sale.

Ore OF the most desirable stock
farms in Louisiana all under fence,
well supplied with water and abund-
ance of pasturage. Neatly 5000
acres all in one body, running from
Cheniere au Tigre to Fresh Water
Bayou. For particulars apply to
ROBERT HILLEBRANDT,
Abbeville, La.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-09-07

If you know a piece of news don't
be stingy with it, because other peo-
pie like to know what is going on
about them the same as you do. The
people that do the most kicking about
their local papers having any,
thing in them are generally the peo-
pie who never have time enough to
give a newspaper man a few seconds
when he calls on them. Every little
item helps to make the paper that
much brighter and bigger.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-09-07

The wind that blew SO hard Thurs
day did considerable damage to rice
in some sectiosn by blowing it down.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-09-07

q colored woman of this parish,
Dy the name of Hortense Nunez is
having US to publish her a book in
winch she claims divine revelations.
sne likes the retail price at s1.25 per
copy.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-09-07

!. The Baptist p%rotracted meeting
closed Sunday night. A good meet
ing it was with two additions to their
membership.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-09-07

Eli Wise & Co. are receiving
probably the biggest stock of goods
ever brought to Abbeville. Mr..
wise, why don't you let us write you
up an ad.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-09-07

Several more good rains have fall
en- this week which was welcomed by
cane growers and rice planters hav-
ing late rice.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-09-07

Remember the election to decide
whether we are to have a $4,000
school house or'pot will be held on
Tuesday, September oath.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-09-07
Personal Mention.

bALS. ~. W DiOuSSdTu is SICK Win
typhoid fever.
Miss Marie Addison has been on
the sick list this week.
Mrs. A. j. GODDARD is suffering
from an attack of fever.
Joe Green has returned from an
extensive summer outing.
Hon. Lastie Broussard went to
New Orleans, Wednesday.
E. t. Buford is now 9 salesman of
the Abbeville Mercantile Co.
j. r. Kitchell and family are back
after 8 pleasant visit to relatives in
Mississippi.
We are sorry to learn that HI. X.
Robinson will soon move his family
to Rayne.
Mrs. A. F. Maxfeld is now on q
visit to her son, Harry Maxtield, at
Lake Charles.
r. J. Labauve has accepted a posi-
ton in the Baldwin High School, of
Baldwin, La.
Mrs. VIM. Moss, of New Iberia, is
here on a visit to her daughter, Mrs.
w. w. Maxfeld.
Bancker Cade, of Bancker, is
attending school at Jefferson College,
st. James parish.
Misses Annette and Effie Lyons,
living four miles west of town will
give a party tonight.
Miss Eloise DeGeneres is making
herself useful in the capacity of sales
lady at "The Fair
Sam Weiss and family are in New
Orleans. Mr.. Weiss is buying goods
for his house, "The Fair"
Miss Edith Cade, of Bancker,
has gone to New Orleans and is now
q pupil of the Dominican Convent, of
that city.
W. E. Mcfarland, of Mcfarland
6 Go. was called to Crowley last
Saturday on account of his little girl
being sick.
j. O., 2. O.. and A. @. Brous-
sard, sons 0 Hon. Lastie Broussard,
left this week for Jefferson College,
in St. James parish.
A. G. Lormond, of Crowley. As
SCISSOR of Acadia parish came in on
Tuesday and left Thursday. He
was on a business trip.
Mrs. Dugas and son, Nelson, of
Bayou Sale are here visiting U. S.
Dugas and Seprein LaBnuf. MI. Du-
gas is a son of Mrs. Dugas.
D. l.. Mcpherson, Vice-President
of the First National Bank, has re-
turned from a visit to his old home
in South Carolina and from his sum-
mer trip.
Miss Tillie Beer is again clerking
at WE'LL Bros. She began Thursday
and will be glad to see any of her
old friends. We wish her much
success. :
L. A. MoreIand, who has been {
clerking for L. j. Feray has severed !
his connection with that firm and is ,
to be found behind the counters
Of the Abbeville Mercantile Co.
Judge j. A. Schlesinger went to :
Crowley the first of the week and re-
ports the roads as horrible. He calls
them little rivers. He viii leave for
Franklin about the 18th inst.
r. I. Torian intends to leave Sum- |
day for St. Louis where he will pur- ,
chase a large stock of goods for the
.bbeVille Mercantile Co. Lock out
Tor an I'D when his goods begin to
roll in.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-09-07

Parents and guardians having
children off at school should send
them the paper. It will be like get
ting a letter from home.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-09-07

This is unnatural and sickly wealth
er. It's too hot for the season and
the comfortable nights don't harmon
ize with the scorehing days.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-09-07

Prospects ought to be bright in
TINS section with a parish with such
foseate name as Vermilion and a
newspaper with such an Illuminated
Title as THE MERIDIoNAL.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-09-07

The courthouse floor downstairs
has been painted red and criminals
may expect a bot time from now on.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-09-07

6. J. Griffin & Co. are opening
q new stock Of fall and winter goods.
We think lk they ought to tell our read
ers all about it in a nicely displayed
ad.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-09-07

DIR. Edwards has been in New
Orleans this week and the publisher
has had 9 hard time getting enough
TO "hll up On. We mean the paper.