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The San Francisco call., 1903-12-24

OAKLAND, Dec. 23.-The Aloha Club
tlement organization backed by num-
ber of philanthropic people % this city.
has undertaken the laudabie labor OF
turning the ten acres of unimproved
land in West Oakland owned by the
city into a recreation and play ground
for the youth of the western end OF
the city. The matter was discussed this
evening at a meeting of the members
of the club, at which Wallace Alex
ander, its president, Councilman Ben
jamin H Pendleton, Sidney L. Peixotto
of San Francisco, William Walsh and
a number of others expressed their
views on the subject and suggested
various plans for carrying on the work
begun by the club.
The suggestion of Mr.. Pendleton that
a mass meeting Of the property owners
of West Oakland be called to consider
the proposition of presenting petition
to the City Council asking that body
to take some action in the matter was
finally adopted, and as soon as possible
after the holidays a meeting will be
called, at which Colonel John P. Irish
and other prominent residents of the
western portion of the city will be
asked to speak. The question will be
thoroughly discussed and such action
as is approved by the majority of the
taxpayers of West Oakland will be
taken
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-24
Death Calls Aged Pioneer.

ALAMEDA, Dec. 29.-George N. Gray
died last evening at his home, 1917
Everett street. aged 76 years. He was a
native of New York and came to Cali
fornia in 1851 He had been resident
of Alameda for the last fourteen years.
Deceased leaves three sons-H. c. Gray.
Henry D. Gray and George d. Gray-all
living in this city
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-24

entirely with themselves. The Southern Pa
cific viii soon improve it's depot at Sixteenth
street and if this irnproy is carried
through this section Of West Oakland viii be
a spot of beauty instead Of area Of waste,
Improbable land. Such a course wOuld add
much to the value OF property in this part Of
the city.
If this proposition is carried to a successful
end would recommend that the park be put
in the hands of a commission of representative
citizens of West Oakland and 1 sure that
If this is done every dollar appropriated for
the DlaYgpOunn q
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-24
CI,ristmas at the newer-

OAKLAND. Dec. 23.-"For Mothers
Sake" is doing a splendid Christmas
business at the Dewey Theater The
play is fun Of pathos and prettiness
and IS a real Christmas attraction. 1t
viii run for the rest Of the week, with
q matinee on Christmas day.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-24
FitzgeraId's water Report.

OAKLAND, Dec 23.-Mayor OIney.
has been advised that the report of
Expert Desmond Fitzgerald on the
Bay Cities Water Company project to
furnish Oakland with a municipal
water supply will be filed on Decem-
her 81
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-24
APPROACH OF CHRISTMAS
MAKES CHILDREN HAPPY
Young Folks Make Merry at Enter
tainment Given at the Oakland
Social settlement

OAKLAND, Dec. 23.-The children
Of the Oakland Social Settlement, at
Third and Linden streets, were enter
tanned at Christmas party this after
noon by the ladies OF the Friendly
Hour Club. an organization Of the
women of the First Congregational
Church. A big Christmas tree was
provided, from which each of the lit
tie ones present received a suitable
gift, and "A programme was rendered
by the children and members Of the
club. Following are those who took
part. Eva Beebe, Elma WOllitz,
Johnny Walsh, LOrane Hawthorne,
Marguerite Mau, Ruth Taylor, Mrs.
Beck Ada Wollitz, Clarence Beebe,
Annabelle Walsh, Mrs Newman, Fred
die Mau. Nellie Beebe, Charles Vol
litz and Edith Head.
Those in charge Of the entertain
ment this afternoon were: Mrs. r. P.
N. Greeley, Mrs. p. NJ. Wollitz, Mrs.
J. W. Walsh. Mrs. Walter Beebe and
Mrs. @. W. Baldwin
The Friendly Hour Club was organ
lied about six years ago and its pres
ent officers are: Mrs. J. H. Brewer,
president; Mrs. A. \. Beebe. director;
Mrs. Head, treasurer, and Mrs. Walter
Beebe. secretary.
Following are the directors of the
Social Settlement Club: Mrs. s. T.
Alexander, Mrs. c. H. Gorrill, Mrs.
c. F. Playter, Mrs. Louis Tasheira.
Mrs. Sarah w. Horton. Miss Ethel
Moore, Miss Emma WelIman, Miss
Annie Sessions. Mrs. Sarah B. Cheek,
Mrs. Mary Alexander and Mrs. r. H
Cham herlain
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-24
Clean Health Record.

OAKLAND, Dec. 23.-The Board of
Health has reported that Oakland has
practically clean bill of health, only
four cases of contagious diseases be-
ing recorded at the health depart
ment.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-24
Fines License Law vioIator.

OAKLAND, Dec. 23.-Charles Crib
BILE, a grocer at Seventh and Oak
streets, was fined 500 to-day by Po-
lice Judge Mortimer Smith upon con-
viction of selling beer without liquor
license.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-24
Late shipping Intelligence.
ARRIVED

ARRIVED
wednesday December -
stnr Grace Dollar. Olsen. days from Ho-
SAILED 4
Wednesday December %
Ger stmr Serbia. Bradherilg Seattle
DOMESTIC PORTS.
sEATTLE-Arrived Dec 23-Stmr DoIphin
from Skagway-
ABERDEEN-Arrived Dec 23-stmr Sc
quota hence Dec 10
Sailed Dec 2S-stmr Coronado for saa Fran
cisco
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-24

Christmas party was given last
night at the First Methodist Church
for the children Of the Sunday-schooL
The young folks passed the evening
with games Of various kinds and near
the close Of the evening Santa Claus
appeared and presented each Of the
children with a box of candy.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-02-12
THOMPSON.

Mr.. John F. Hess started Mon
day for Missouri. His brother
in-law w. II. Pittman has pur-
chased the Hess farm, live stock,
and farm implements.
Mrs. Ida Atkinson, of Mercers-
burg spent two weeks with her
parents Mr.. and Mrs. B. F. Simp.
son.
Milton Plank and brother and
Thomas Bell-all of Harrisburg,
are at Simpsons occasionally
looking after that black rock.
Miss Emma Pittman has re-
turned to Hagerstown.
Mrs George Winters and child,
one of Ira Zim merman's children
and one of Grant Mentzer's chill
dren have all been under the care
of DR.. Sappington recently.
Mr.. Martin Myers and wife of
Mercersburg were guests in the
home of j. G. Comerer, Monday.
Rev. Black is holding a series
of meetings at Antioch. Preach
lug at night and in daytime for
the next two weeks.
Jacob and Ira Myers left for
Ohio last Friday.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-02-12
FROM REY. ]. 5. DECKER.
Tells of the Marriage of Chester
A. HockenSmith.

SPERRy, Iowa, FEB. 5, 1908.
DEAR EDITOR, AS my former
letter was not consigned to tie
waste basket, I take the privilege
to write again, this time simply
to chronicle an event that will be
of interest to many of your read.
ers. At the home of the groom S
father, Mr., George b. Hocken.
smith, near Cameron. Illinois, on
Tuesday evening, February 3D. at
; o'clock occurred the marriage
of Chester A. Hockensmith and
Miss Lorena a. Neal of Cameron,
Illinois, the writer officiating.-
Only immediate friends and rel
atives of the bride and groom
were present. Mr.. George b.
Hockensmith will be remem bered
as one of Fulton county S most
industrious and neighborly citi-
zens, who came to Illinois three
years ago to visit daughter, who
has since died, but who then lived
on the place now occupied by her
father and his family. The beau
tiful prairie country of Illinois
enticed him to stay, and it looks
now as though Fulton county is
to lose this estimable family per-
maneutly. Chester, whom we
had not seen for almost six years
has grown to stalwart manhood,
and starts out with his young
bride on, what we wish them, a
propitious career. They will
move onto a farm about mile
from his father 's-both living in
the immediate vicinity of Cameron
Il growing, town on the main line
of the G. b. & q. Railroad. Miss
Neal is young woman of Ster-
ling qualities and very highly es-
teemed wherever she is known.
and we congratulate Chester on
securing such a young woman
for his life partner,
Sincerely yours,
JNO. S. DECKER.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-02-12
Anna Vests Reception.

The following is an extract
from a letter published in Wo-
mans Work for Woman, IN ref
erence to the return of Miss Anna
B. West, to her work at Tokyo,
Japan.
ga large room full of Japanese
women gave Miss West a arousiug
welcome back at Tokyo, and then
asked her for some account of
herself and the Christians she
bad left. | saw some OF them
wiping their eyes as she told of
her aged father and how tireless.
ly he labors on for the master
The people gather to Miss West;
she is tower Of strength among
them. You would scarcely won
der that she said TO me as | came
away, 81 am glad to be back in
Japan"
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-02-12
COMERER- --TRITLE.
Mr.. George A. Comerer and Miss
Etha May Tritle.

AT the residence of Mr.. and
Mrs. j. G. Tritle in this place will
occur this Wednesday, evening
the marriage Of their daughter,
Miss Etha to Mr.. George A. Com
erer also of this place.
In the presence of probably
one hundred guests the bridal
party will enter the beautifully
decorated parlors as follows -
Mary Tritle, niece of the bride as
ring bearer, groom and A. w.
Tritle, bride and Miss Myrtle 1.
Comerer sister of the groom
During the march to the altar
Lohengrin's wedding march will
be played by Mrs. g. B. Stevens,
and during the ceremony which
will be performed by Rev. a. G..
Wolf, Mrs. Stevens will play a
beautiful wedding hymn, and
Mendelssohn during the congrat-
ulations.
The bride and bridesmaid will
carry beautiful bouquets of car
nations. The bride VIII be gown.
ed in Paris Muslin and lace, and
the bridesmaid in Persian lawn
and lace.
An abundance of valuable pres
ents testify to the popularity of
the bridal couple and the gener-
osity of their friends.
The happy couple will go to
housekeeping on the groom's
farm in Ayr township about the
first of April.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-02-12
A "Mum" SocIabIe.

One Of the Carlisle churches
held unique entertainment last
Friday night in the way of a
mum" soclable. The Herald
gives the following account of it
If it is possible that a "mum"
party can be made talking sue
cess" the affair given last night
in the chapel of the First Reform
ed church, under the auspices of
the Young Peoples Society, was
in every sense success.
There were nearly two hun
dred attendants and every one
was determined to 'keep mum, {"
yet strange as it may appear
every one except four, spoke,
laughed and thoroughly enjoyed
themselves. Promptly at Z o.
clock the doors of the pretty
chapel were thrown open and the
com mittee welcomed sin quiet
way" the mute participants. The
rules governing a mute social
are:
1. All entering the room are
expected to maintain perfect 81
lence.
2. The first one who speaks
will be fined % cents.
3. Each succeeding speaker
will be subjected to fine of 15
cents, aud be entitled to badge,
ticket for refreshments and the
privilege of talking and making
others talk.
4. No writing allowed.
Those who refrained from talk
ing the entire evening will have
their refreshments gratis.
The idea seemed to prevail that
in order to keep absolutely mum
1T was necessary to keep the
mouth tightly closed. This the
guests, especially the members
of the fair sex, found rather diff
cult, and ere long the smiling and
then the talking commenced. Ii
was great fun. Those who spoke
induced, in the most ingenious
ways, others to talk. The final
result was that all excepting four
paid for their refreshmen ts.
which was daintlly served and
thoroughly relished after the
hard work of trying to keep
quiet"
Rev. Miles o. Noll delivered a
brief but appropriate address up.
on the evils and the advantages
of talking. There was much rea
son and wholesome humor in
what Mr.. Noll said, and his ad.
dress added TO the pleasure of the
evening.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-02-12
Laidig.

Margaret Clevenger received a
telegram on Saturday calling her
to Pittsburg where she expects
to remain until next summer.
j. F. Johnson expects soon to
begin a job of saving at j. E. Ly-
ouS'.
George and Ross King have
employment at Kearney now.
S. A. kaufman of Markes,
Franklin county, salesman for
the Seltzer.Klahr Hardware Com.
pany of Philadelphia, stopped at
Laidig on Saturday.
The administrators sale OF
Abram Kings personal property
on Saturday was well attended,
and Auctioneer Chestnut quickly
sold the articles advertised.
Bad colds and sore throat have
been prevailing among some OF
the children.
There was no school at Laidie
last week.
Stephen Wilson and Jesse Mil
Ter have killed quite lot OF
skunks this winter.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-02-12
Resolutions OF Respect.

Whereas the Angel of Death
has again entered our council and
taken from our mem bership our
beloved brother Wilson Cutchall,
whereby The community has lost
q good citizen and the family a
kind husband ard father; There
fore be it
Resolved, That we, as members
of Clear Ridge Council, No. $40,
Jr. O. U. A. NJ, extend our sym.
pathy to the bereaved family, and
com amend them to the care and
protection of "Him who doeth all
things well. -
Resolved, That the Charter of
our Council be draped in mourn
ing for a period of thirty days,
that these resolutions be spread
upon the minutes of this council,
and that the same be published in
the Fulton County News and in
the Fulton Republican, and that
copy of each be sent to the be
reaved family,
j. H. BAKER II. j. FLEMING
w. II. FIELDS COMMITTEES.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-02-12
South Dublin.
Weather changeable; road

weather cnanSeaOle fOauS
rough; travelling unpleasant.
Irwin Bradnick recently NOV
ed his dispensary to Il more con-
venient position for his patient is.
Irwin wants things handy,
Blaine Hertzler, who has resi-
ded in Knobsvillo for some time,
made rather unexpected move
to Burnt Cabins This week.
D. B. Mumma has moved his
sawmill to Benjamin Wilds to
saw out bill of lum Der for Mr..
Wilds new barn to be erected on
the farm lately purchased by him
at Fort Littleton.
We had the pleasure of few
moments conversation with Rep
resentative S. w. Kirk Friday
morning as he passed through
this section on a business trip
He was as jolly as ever and seem
ed elated over the prospects for
his bill against peddlers.
John A. Myers of Knobsville
who has been seriously i'll with
kidney trouble for some time, is
much improved, but still contin-
ed to his bed, We hope for his
early recovery.
Riley Sipes who has been en-
ployed at Kearney, was home on
a visit and com bined business
and pleasure during his stay
with his stepfather and mother,
Mr.. and Mrs. David H. Myers.
Riley is a hustler and is liked
wherever he gees.
D. H. Myers took a trip to
Licking Greek last Monday
Dave said he wanted to kill two
or three birds with one stone.
He probably accomplished his
wish, as on his return he brought
fine colt and a load Of feed with
him.
George Regi has become the
greatest cattle buyer in this sec
ton. He recently purchased
about twenty head in one day. 1t
is also reported that he has car
penters employed erecting some
buildings and fences.
Dad Greer says there is danger
of a flop in the political pot this
time, but his explanation as to
causes, are considerably vague.
There has been very little sick
ness in this section this winter,
but we are sorry to have to chron-
icle the death of the infant child
or Mr.. ana MIS-. sylvester Gun
ningham.
Protracted meeting at the U. B.
church, Knobsville.
An old landmark, the large
white pine tree at the U. B.
church, had to be removed this
week, on account of its proximity
to the church aud it's decayed
condition. The many who long
ago gathered beneath its spread
ing branches to wait the hour of
Sabbath school, will hear with re-
gret of the passing away of a dear
old friend of their youthful days.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-02-12
DEATH RECORD.
Those Who Have Been Summoned
to the Other World.
MRS. GEORGE Sewers.

MRS. GEORGE SOWERS.
After an illness of several
months, Mrs. George Sewers
died at her home in Ayr town.
ship on Monday February, 9,
1908, aged SO years. Interment
at Union cemetery on Wedncs
day following.
Mrs. Sewers maiden name
was Manspeaker. She is surviv-
ed by her husband, and by two
sons, namely, Hayes at Broad top
City, and Frank at home, and by
three daughters, Tlli' at home,
Flora, wife of Mr.. Walker in
Franklin county, and Lille, wife
of Robert Bender, McConnells,
burg.
The bereaved family have the
sympathy of their many friends.
MIR. GEORGE M OFT.
George NJ. Ott died 1T his home
in this place Friday, February 6,
1903, aged "A years, 3 months and
13 days. Funeral took place from
his late residence ON Sunday
afternoon and intermeut was
made in the graveyard at the
Lutheran church.
Mr.. OFT was a sou of Mr.. and
Mrs. Wendell OFT and was born in
Maryland. About the year 1880,
the elder OFT purchased the farm
now owned by Otho Souders in
Tod township, and moved onto it,
but died about ten years later
George the eldest son, then a lad
Of twelve years, together with his
mother, conducted the farm sue
cessfully and remained at home
until the family had all grown TO
manhood or womanhood.
On the Goth of January 1874 he
was united in marriage with Miss
Margaret Long, a daughter of
Mr.. Adam Long, who resides
near Knobsville. TO them were
born two sons and two daughters
all of whom are dead except Geo.
A., who is located at Windber, Pa.
Besides the widow and son al
ready named, Mr.. OFT is survived
by two brothers, William at
Waynesboro, and Jeremiah at
Greenvillage, Pa, and by two sis
ters, Mary, wife of John Garrett,
of Waynesboro, and Margaret,
wife of Lewis Crist at Lemoine,
Pa.
During the past Is years, he
had been a resident of McCon-
nellsburg, and by his quiet inof-
fensive manner enjoyed the re-
spect of every body. He was
member of the Lutheran church
since 1S48, and his funeral ser
vices were conducted by his pas
tor, Rev. A. G.. Wolf assisted by
Rev. DR.. West of the Presbyterian
church.
While he had been in declining
health for several years, the i'm
mediate cause of his death was an
attack of la grippe.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-02-12

Alta meeting of King Post in
this place last Saturday reso(u'
ton was unanimously adopted to
extend through the columns of
the News to Mrs. d. e. Mellott OF
Saluvia the sincere thanks of the
members of the Post for the ad'
mirable attention Mrs. Mellott
gave to Mrs. Elizabeth Hess dur
ing Mr.. Hess last illness,
ELLIOTT RAY,
Commander.
ID. MELLoy,
Secretary.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-02-12

Robert Sinner, who had neen
visiting his parents and other
friends 10 this place for the past
few weeks, returned to Altoona
Wednesday, where he found
his old position waiting for him.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-02-12

Shippensburg, with their wives,
all coming for u summers outing
to the Great Mississippl-the Fa.
ther of Waters-and my wife and
] go to meet them, and we spend
the vacation season together
pleasantly and restfully. | am
afraid it is only a vision, but /
wish it might come true.
Truly,
GEO. B. SHOEMAKER.
February 2, 1908.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-02-12

Mr.. Henry Garland and son,
Rev. Arlington Garland, spent
Monday night with the family of
Elk sheriff ID. V. Sipes of this
place.
The Washington times., 1903-06-30
Kernan's Lyceum-Reilly's Burlesquers

Pat Reilly and his burlesque company
are billed as the attractions at the Ly-
ceum this week. The show is really the
local stock company. augmented by one
or two extra acts, and using Reilly's ia
nous school" buTlesque as an after
part. The opening burletta is fair. the
olio poor and the after part good, IL
you like a lot OF suggestive talk. The
WashbuTn Sisters, singers and dancers.
and the Larkin Brothers. singers, are
the hits OF the show.
The Washington times., 1903-06-30
BEEF TRUST RIVALS
DISCUSS BIG PLANT
independents May Build House in
Kansas City.

KANSAS CITY. No, June 8O.-Repre-
sentatives of the United States Pack
ing Company. of Colorado. are in Kan
sas City today to consider the question.
they say, OF establishing a 81 ,0O0. 600
packing house here. TIE United States
Packing Company was organized in Col
orado in October, 1902, and its purpose
is 10 compete with the beef trust.
James H. Peabody, governor Of Col
orado. is the president of the independ-
ent, concern, which has already com
menced the construction of packing
house at Pueblo. The plans of the pro-
moters Of the new enterprise contem-
plato the construction OF three plants
in the West. one OF the three being the
main plant. This main plant may be
located in or near Kansas City.
John Dicl1ey, general manager Of the
new concern. said today:
Many of the wealthiest stock men OF
the West and Southwest are in the con
cern. One labor union in the East SUBJ
scribed for S26. 600 worth of stock. Thus
we have with US the cattlemen who pro
duce the stock and the retailers and con-
sumers"
third plant may be established al
Lincoln, Neb.
The Washington times., 1903-06-30
DR.. AND MRS. WELLS
BOUND FOR EUROPE
News Notes of Interest From Prince
George County.

HYATTSvILLE. Md. June 30.-Dr
.tcrday for New York where they viii!
take a steamer for Rotterdam They in
tend to visit the principal points Of
interest in the Netherlands. France.
Germany, Switzerland, England and
Scotland sailing homeward from Glas-
gov about the latter part of August
DR.. Wells is mayor of Hyattsville and
during his absence DR.. Joseph R. Owens.
the chairman of the council, viii be act
ing mayor.
John W. Feldman, representing the
Lewis Oil Company of Baltimore. ac-
companied by Eugene Burroughs, Of
Clinton. was in Hyattsville yesterday
afternoon for the purpose of a lease
on land in Piscataway district There
are six oil companies taking leases in
the lower part of this county, one of
which. the Maryland Oil Development
Company has well sunk at Center
Vile and has $4,000 acres leased.
Robert and Edwin Mayo left yester-
day for a summer vacation at Old Point
Comfort. Their sister, Lucy Mayo. Is
visiting friends in Westmoreland coun-
ty Virginia
G. R. Ladson, H. H. Ladson and J. F.
Quisenberry returned yesterday from
weeks camping in Virginia with
Howard Regin and Raymond Darby, OF
Alexandria county.
George I. Jones, a prominent citizen
of Riverdale, died Saturday night. after
an Illness Of ten days, from heart dis
ease. He was born sixty-seven years ago
in New York. In 1862 he engaged in
business in Milwaukee, and was a men,
Der of the board of trade. Coming q
Washington in 1883. he shortly after
ward settled at Riverdale. He was in
terested in the street railways and was
secretary to the committee on commerce
anu manufactures OF the Washington
Board Of Trade. Besides a widow, ha
leaves one son, the Rev Horace Weeks
Jones. pastor of St Johns Episcopal
Church at Aew Decatur. Ala. and one
daughter, Mrs Oliver W Greenslade. OF
/ MirEaukee. These two and his sister
| Mrs. J. p. Cooper. of Philadelphia, were
/ present at his bedside. The remains viii
be placed in the vault at Glenwood Gem
etery and later on sent TO Milwaukee fol
| inteTment.