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The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-06-06
Pine viIlage, Ind.
Mav 25. 1901

May %. lJVl.
DEAR EDfToR:-Enclosed find
one dollar to continue my sub
scription to the News.
We are having a nice spring for
farm work-a little dry until last
week when we had a nice rain.
We live here in western Indiana,
about IA miles from the Illinois
line. Our soil is a comparatively
level prairie, composed of black
sandy loan. 1t is well adapted
for corn and oats growing, but
wheat is not grown in our lmme-
diate vicinity, as winter kills it
badly; but wheat is grown quite
generally in the southern and
western part of this state.
The farmers Of Old Fulton will
probably open their eyes when /
say that myself and two hired
men farmed 100 acres Of oats and
145 acres Of corn last season; ;but,
then, we have no stones to con-
tend with, and our soil works
nicely.
There are great numbers of
hogs and cattle raised, fattened,
and marketed here. AS we are
only about 100 miles from Chi
cago, (Which by the way is one of
the greatest stock markets in the
world, the larger portion of our
corn crops is fed to stock. Some
farmers and stockmen ship their
own stock to market, while 9th
ers sell at home to regular stock
shippers. The freight rate to
Chicago is 25 TO 80 cents per hun
dred pounds; and as we get daily
market reports, we can keep post
ed on the market conditions.
On an average there are daily
shipped to the Chicago market,
(now / am quoting this from a
market report which lies before
mel, 9,100 head of cattle, and %,
700 head Of hogs, 1850 head of
sheep and the number Of horses
is not given in last weeks report.
I attended an auction sale Of
registered cattle at Rob Roy, Ind,
the first day Of this month. The
prices ranged from 845.00 for
young calves, to S650.00 for one
animal-the total average was
$141.0O. Ipurchased one animal,
as did each of three of my neigh
bors, one of whom paid $4,000
for six-month. old calf. 1t being
a son of ''Young Hamilton" who
was a first prize winner at the
Worlds Columbia Exposition, ,and
who, though eleven years old, sold
at their sale for 5000.
Without my saying any more, !
presume you will know that | am
engaged in farming and stock
raising. l have been here for
seven years, but still have a kind
feeling toward "Iittle Fulton, ,
and read the NEWS with interest
Respectfully yours,
GEO. A. HESS.
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The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-06-06
HIeks Predlsts stormy Month

Rev. lrl Hicks says June will
come in at the eliminating stage
of storm period which is to be
gin during the last days Of May.
A return OF storm conditions will
appear on the touching OF the 4th
and 9th. Rising barometer aud
cooler, fair weather will be the
natural order behind the distur-
Dances of this period, lasting
progressively from about the 9th
to the 9Th. Electric disturban-
ces, thunder storms, and much
general and continuous lightning
will illuminate the evenings and
nights for days in succession.
About Sunday, the 9th, to Wed
nesday, the 18th, many electrical
storms, with rain aud possible
violence, will most likely occur
Showery, unsettled weather is
probable into the reactionary dis
turbances due from the 18th to
18th.
The Vulcan storm period ex-
tending from the Goth to the Goth
will bring the bination of the
June solstice storms. For a
number of days there will be a
REPETITION of intense and vivid
electrical storms, with cloud
bursts here and there. Some of
the most decided storms of the
month are probable about Fri
day, the Dist, toTuesday, the 25th.
"a fact against which we eau
ton our readers is that the rain
storms during the June solstice
come from very unusual and un-
looked for quarters of the heav-
ems, says Hicks" Local squalls
dash in from all directions, slip
ping up on the "blind side" and
unexpectedly deluging the un-
wary.
We close these forecasts with
the warning we have often given
for June; let our readers mark
what we say; Do not take shelter
under trees on the approaching
of thunder storms. There is
scarcely more dangerous place
possible at such times.
We caution our readers against
the danger of losing their new cut
grasses by having them wet with
June showers. Watch your OPP
portunities between the storm
periods and showers. If you find
that a daily cycle of afternoon
showers are upon you, just at the
time when you want to cut your
grass, let it alone until the rainy
conditions pass off. 1t will not
suffer as much standing as it will
in ricks and windrows.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-06-06
A GRAND ARMY cATECnIsM.



August, 1865. The first G. A. r.
post was instituted at Decatur,
Illinois, in April, 1866. Theposts
in the several states are organic
ed into departments, as depart
neutrality-suspicious., department
of Iowa, and so on. The heads of
departments bear the title of de-
partment commander. Thehead
of the national body is called com
mander in chief.
What is the uniform?
The uniform varies in the sew
eral departments, and many posts
adopt an individual pattern. AS
rule, the uniform is modifica-
ton of former military styles.
The prevailing color is dark blue.
Is there any distinctive hat?
The large black hat with gilt
cortland deep crease in the crown
has become known as the Grand
Army hat. Gray hats of the
same shape are also much worn.
The army forage cap with a
straight visor has been officially
adopted by someposts and depart
ments.
What are the badges worn by
the G. A. r. men?
On parade the veterans wear
the badges Of the army corps in
which they served during the
war, army society badges, regi-
mental badges and the G. A. r.
membership badge surmounted
by an eagle and having five
pointed pendant. The G. A. r.
badge is an honorary decoration
bestowed upon each comrade at
thertime of his muster into the
order.
What does the eagle on the G..
A. R. badge signify?
The eagle perched on crossed
cannon and clutching a sword in
it's talons, is emblematic of de-
fense. The object of it's protection
is the flag, which is the ribbon of
the order.
What do the figures on the cen
ter of the star represent?
The Goddess of Liberty stands
for loyalty, the soldier and sailor
clasping hands for fraternity,
and the children symbolic the
third virtue held sacred by the
order-namely, charity. The
star of every badge is made from
metal of cannons captured in bat
tie.
What good purpose does the
G. A. r. serve?
The order keeps alive the mem
ory of patriotic sacrifices in time
of public danger and also carries
on an extensive benevolent
work in relieving cases of need
among disabled veterans and de
pendent members of the families
of veterans, irrespective OF the
needy ones tp the Grand Army
organization. Each post main
tains relief fund sacred to EN-
ergency calls, and many millions
have been disbursed through this
channel.
What is the significance of th'
G.. A. r. button?
The bronze button worn by
veterans in the coatlapelis a badge
of recognition, being a conspicu
GUS evidence that the wearer is
member of the G. A. r. tits un
lawful for any person not a mem
Der of the order to wear eithe
the G. A. r. button or officia
badge.
What is the most imposing
featuresof Memorial day exer
cises?
The parade of the veterans an
the formal ceremonies of decorat
ing the graves of the dead Me
mortal day originated with the G
A. r., having been established b
order of Commander-in- Chic
John A. Logan in 1868. The dc
corations were originally Unite
to the dead who fell in the war.
Divine services will be held !
the U. B. churches on the HUI
tontown charges June 9th as TO
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-06-06
PERSONAL.

Edward Brake was at Mt Holly
Springs a few days this week.
Mr. and Mrs. B. w. Peck arc
spending this week at the Pan
American.
Mr.. and Mrs. John +. johnson
Of Laidig spent Monday at tho
County Seat.
Mr.. Michael Laidig was a caller
at the NEWS office while in town
last Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Parsons,
of Fort Littleton, spent Monday
in McConnellsburg.
j. G.. Mellott and E. B. Fisher
were pleasant callers at this Off
ce while in town Tuesday.
Miss Maude OFT spent several
days this week with the family of
Calvin Maun at Webster Mills.
Mr.. Thoms Humbert and
drughter Miss Rachel spent last
Saturday in McConnellsburg.
Mrs. S. A. Nesbit and Miss
Cornetha Nesbit are spending a
week with friends at Clearspring,
Md.
Miss Grace Wink spent from
Saturday until Monday with her
friend Miss Bessie Morton near
town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob L. Finiff
and their son, of Hagerstown, are
visiting their parents in Tod
township.
Mr.. T. j. Reeder and children,
Emma, Mary, and Walter, of Tay
lor township, spent last Thursday
in McConnellsburg.
Mr.. and Mrs. David Denisar of
Franklin county spent Saturday
and Sunday among friends on
this side of the mountain.
Prof. B. N. Palmer and Miss
Ollie Hess of Needmore were
among the out-oftown people at
the county seat last Saturday.
Boston Diehl, of Locust Grove,
found time to call and see US IL
few minutes while in town Tues
day, attending the Convention.
Mr.. John G. Wagner and fami-
ly have returned to their home at
Scotland, after pleasant visit at
the home of Mr.. Wagner's pa
rents at Knobsville.
DR.. 1. Singleton Garthwaite,
who has resided at Webster Mills
the past coupleyears, left Wednes-
day morning for Denver, Colora-
do, where he will locate.
Mrs. Mac. G.. Lamberson, and
Mrs. Jacob Lamberson, of Huston
town, spent a day or two the first
of the week with Hon. and Mrs.
Kirk of this place. They are sis
ters of Mr.. Kirk.
Mrs. Davie Snyder. of Peoria,
|
Illinois, after visit to her sisters
in Washington, d. G.. ,and Waynes-
boro, Pa, is now spending week
with her sister Mrs. George w.
Hays of this place.
S. S. Ham and Job Everts
were in town last Friday attend
ing meeting of King Post. Mr..
Ham says they killed a black
snake down at his home on Thurs
day that measured feet inches.
DanielGilbertofC Chambersburg
was in this place last Friday and
Saturday. Mr.. Gilbert intends
building new barn on his farm
east of town this summer. N. B.
! Henry of Clear Ridge is the con
} tractor.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. D. Stevens
and little daughter Grace, of
! Chambersburg, who had taken
: George Harris to his home at Sa-
5 luvia, stopped on their way home
: on Monday and took dinner with
Mr.. and Mrs. George w. Hays,of
? this place.
Miss Olive Stouteagle and her
3 brothers, Amos and John, after
+ spending about month very
pleasantly at the home of their
: grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs.
2 Amos Hixson in Brush Creek Val
!, ley, returned to their home in
l this place on Monday.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-07
ChemiSe.
OUR COUSINS OVER THE SEA.

Great Britain loses on an average 1s0 people a day by emigration.
 The annual sales of German toys in Great Britain amount to over g ss,OOO,- oo1.
 England has no journal of forestry. Germany has several, one of which is in its seventy-sixth year.
 A hymn book of one of Cronje's driv- CTS, with bullet hole through it. fetched Z Ss at a sale in London.
 The production of soap in Great Brit aia is about 45,OG0 tons per week, of which between 5000 and 4,OOO is made in London.
 A Scottish soldier says that on enter ing: a captured Boer laager he saw a giyl about IS or 19 years old lying dead, wi.h a rifle in her hand and a bullet through her head.
 The movement cityward is as marked in England as in America. In 1901 the proportion of town population in Eng land to rural population was 36 per cent; in 1891 it was 64 per cent.
 Probably the most valuable stock in tlie world is that of the London New River company, of London. There are only 72 original shares, of which a6 are "adventurers' shares" and 36 s'king' $ shares,' the former commanding high CT prices than the latter. A share sold recently for $625 1000.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-07
WOOD LOOKS LIKE METAL.
New Process by Which Strength and Hardness Are Given to
 the Fiber.

A European scientist has discovered method by which wood may be given the appearance of metal. Outside of the added value for decorative purposes which this may give, the advantage to be derived is not clearly apparent. The wood is said to be rendered exceedingly hard and strong, although. it is equally uncert ain what'part of the process may be assumed to confer these desirable qualities upon wood which was soft and weak before treatment, says an in- dustrial exchange.
 The process is described as follows: The wood is first soaked for three or four days in a solution of caustic alkal at a temperature of from 75 to 90 de- grees centigrade, and is then trans ferred at once to a bath of hydrosul- phate of calcium. to which a saturated solution of sulphur in caustic alkali is mains in this bath, which is kept at 9 temperature of from 35 to 50 degrees centigrade, and finally it is soaked for about 30 to 50 hours in solution of acetate of lead. The wood is then dried at Iii tolerate temperature and may be polished with burnisher of hard wood. In this case it can be made to acquire 8 face is previously rubbedwith piece of lead, tin or zinc and a glass or porcelain burnisher is used the effect is increased. The wood treated in this way resem- bles metallic mirror.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-07

indications. They believed themselves that they were. But somehow as the years went on they drew apart. It was not more than coldness in the beginning. In the end there was doubt and distrust. Then another's woman's face came between.
 "N she is jealous,'' thought Henry Domino, "I'll give her some cause to be-" and he fiirted desperately with the stranger.
 From Irritation to more serious en- tanglement was easy. His wife was wildly jealous. People were talking. He would get out of the situation by securing a divorce from the wife and marrying the other, which he did.
 And the years have gone slowly enough. Mrs. Matilda Domino loved the man who had given, up woman for her sake. Hers was no ordinary affair of the heart that could be laid aside or taken up at will. As for her husband, she saw that he was not hap- py. She read in his eyes the finger ing recollections of the first wife. Her own conscience troubled her. She would have had him happy at any cost. If freedom from her was necessary to it, she was willing to give it back to him.
 When it became plain that only freedom and remarriage to the first wife would dispel the melancholy that ,svas over her husband, Mrs. Domine'a Ret3 tfUn Nass fled - ---
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-07

two weeks, Two new teachers were in evidence. Several new pupils were also enrolled,
 Charles Buckingham and Paul Vel ton returned to Yale college this morn ing.
 TWO dollars worth of merchandise for every dollar expended in our great clearance sale, A1oriarty's Waterbury Furniture Co.
 Odd lots of carpets at half price during our clearance sale. Moriarty's Waterbury Furniture Go.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-07
The Afterward,

 Quite calmly now I view it at the last. , The upper room where all her pains were done,
 And, the long bitter and the anguish past, i Recall those few fond meetings, one by [ There is the window where she used to sit. Running, low-voiced, some foolish wom-
 ans song. There hangs the mirror, in the depths of fl No shadow of dear eyes it knew so long. I mind me when she pinned that picture
 there, And when she brought that horseshoe
 from the street. Oh. I could close my eyes and smell her
 hair
 Almost-almost could think heard he, feet! But it is gone and life is warm and wide, And I am calm. See. here's her closet
 door.
 so-God. That smell of flowers the day she
 died, / {. And hcre-o christ.-The little gown she
 wore.
 Post Wheeler. in N. Y. Press.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-07
AN INDIANA ROMANCE.
Wife Asks Divorce So That Her Hus. band May Remarry His
 Former Wife.

A ~onan seeking a divorce from her husband in order that he may be femarried to the woman from whom he was divorced to marry her. is the odd story that comes to. the Chicago Tribune from Laporte, Ind. What is more, the wife No. 3 is unselfish in her position, saying that only the hap piness of her husband has been the inducement for her to file the peti- tion.
 Mrs. Mary Domino was wife No. 1 to Henry Domino, of Laporte. They were happy, according to all outside
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-07
Every department of our st' surplus stock at Reduced Prices.

40 pieces of Black and Colored Taffeta, 20 inches wide-39c yd. co pieces of Fancy Silks, including stripes and figures; price was Sl.- 59c a yard.
 40 pieces of Plaid Silks, all rich and handsome styles; were $l to S1.5O. This sale G9c q yd. 20 pieces of Black Brocades. prices were roc and $1. This sale oOc q yard.
 40 pieces of Wash Silks, all 5Oc goods. This sale 29c yard. 23 pieces of Fancy Silks, were 1oc and S5c. For this sale 49c yard. Flannel Silk, q new material; all colors; the price was Sl.2o per yard. This sale soc q yard. 24-inch Fine Black Taffeta, the best quality ever shown for Ioc q yard-extra wide-59c q yard. A warranted Black Tatfeta (Don- net x Co.'S goodS); a quality never sold less than $1 per yd. For this sale 69c q yard.
 Colored Taffeta Silks, upwards Of POO shades, the quality We carry i'll stock for S5c yard. For this sale G21Ac q yard.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-07

Marguerite Chemises, round yoke of point de paris lace, made With trimmed skirt; special value at 9Sc. Marguerite Chemises. with round yoke of lace insertions. ribbon trimmed, deep tlounce with iIser- tions to match yoke, SIPS. Drawers.
 Ladies' Umbrella Drawers. good quality muslin, with tucked caln- bric ruffie. This sale lie q pair. Ladies' Muslin Drawers, maca with tucks and hamburg rIfia. This sale 19c pair.
 Ladies' Umbrella Drawers, mace of heavy muslin, With henistltched rutIle. also lace trimmea Iala sale 22c :; pair.
 Ladies Muslin Drawers With cluster Of tucks and torchon lace ruttie This sale ooc.
 Ladies Umbrella Drawers. win dcen hamburg i.uf1e aId clusters C. fine tucks. This sa;e 3oc. More Bargains frcn, the Cloak Safe.
 Fine Kersey Cloth Jackets, with NIedici and Velvet. collars, tailor finish; value $5. January sals price $2.15.
 English Kersey Jackets, box front, tight fitting back, lined through out; regular price $7.5O. January sale price $3.9S.
 26-inch Automobile Coats, semi-tit- ting back, box front. lined through out with silk serge, tailor stitched all round; regular price $l4.oO. January sale price $6.9S.
 Boucle Cloth Capes, high storm collar and fronts edged with Thi- bet, lined with Moirette; regular price $5.5O. January sale price $29S.
 Golf Capes of double texture goods, circular f1ounce and hood of pretty colors plaid; regular price $6.9S. January sale price $3.15.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-07
WATERTOWN JOTTINGs
Poultry Show Opening To-Morrow-
 Singing School on Friday Night.

l..
 Judging from the number of entries. the Naugatuck Valley Poultry asso- clatlon Will have one of the largest poultry shows ever given in New Eng land. Between 1.5UO and 1.6OO birds have been entered and also a number Of cats. The show will be given in the city hall for three days. Single admission p cents, season tickets 90 cents. Watertown will be well repre- sented at-the fair, John D. McGowan and k. \. Defand making the largest exhibits. \. E. Muller and Edgar Nor- ton also bring along q string. Thomas Frey will also be exhibitors. With the preceding exhibitors We are sure to carry off number of prizes.
 Singing School.
 The singing class organized by AL bert Skilton q short time ago will be- gin work on next Friday evening at the court room of the town hall. Mir Skilton, who is to teach this class, has worked faithfully and is now pleased to have class of about forty-ive members. Anyone wishing to aid by their attendance or to assist financial ly will be cheerfully received. The books for the class have already been sent for. and will probably be here by Wednesday. Mir Skilton also has class organized in New Milford. What tuition fee is to be charged is not known as yet, but will not exceed that paid by former classes.
 Sidewalks.
 The se1ectmen have decided not to expend the $50 appropriated at one of the town meetings fast year for sidewalks until next summer. Next summer the selectmen will endeavor to widen the road at q point north of the brick store, tearing away q portion of the brick store. The walk in this section has recently been repaired to q certain extent and people are less liable to break their necks. TYe roads in other parts of the town will also ing better.
 Gustave Bertram Improving.
 One of the small boys, Gllstave Bertram, who fell through the ice at Heminway's pond last week. and caught severe cold. is now improy- ing The way the boy fell through was: One of the other boys there cut q large cake of ice out and then put it back in again, covering it up with leaves and then pushed the boy ill on the leaves. Of course the piece of ice gave way and the boy went through up to his neck. The other boys lighted a fire. and endeayored to dry his wet clothing. but not succeed ing tue boy was carried to his home.
 Notes.
 Lowest prices on record in our great clearance sale. Moriarty's Wa terbury Furniture Co.
 
 Mrs Russell Hard is on the sick list A son was born to Mir and Mrs Arthur Rose on last Thursday.
 An interesting polo game took place on the Niggerhead pond last Saturday. Vernon Brennan has returned from 5 | visit to hls home Tn New York state, .apd 4esumed hld p0ait1Qn At |. N.
 TIT TT;
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-07

The Greatest Sale of muslin Underwear.
 We have ever held the one now in progress.
 This sale becomes more popular and more sought for year after year, and although the selling for the past week has been immense, owing to our enormous purchases, the assortment is still complete. The Sheetinss and Domestic Sale.
 \ Notwithstanding the high price of cottons this year we have equaied our best values of former times, which means selling our custom CTS domestics cheaper than tine actual cost of production to-day; our object being to perpetuate this great cotton event which our customers have begun to depend upon as their right and portion of our yearly profits. THE CLOAK SALE. Just started Saturday Morning.
 There were then two hundred and twenty-five garments to be dis posed of. That lot has been con- siderably decreased but enough remain, however, to afford good picking selection. No matter how critical your taste may be-one thing is certain, the styles are the best; and the fit of our garments is known to be excellent. GI.sW comes the Greatest of all Dress Goods Sales.
 Of Dress Goods we have the largest line in Waterbury. In this stock we propose to make a sweep ing reduction and notwithStand- ing that every yard of Dress Goods we have in our store is new-we have cut the prices as though it were otherwise.
 These Prices go In vogue To. MorroW:
 4O-inch Wool Checks and Mixtures from 39c per yard. This sale 15c a yard.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-07
A January Sale of Silks.

A positive landslide in prices of new, desirable and reliable Silks, which, on account of overstock, we are desirous of closing. Never has the opportunity been offered the ladies of Waterbury to select from regular stock in large as- sortments at such big reductions from regular prices as these herewith of fered: