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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-13
win Command Polar Expedttion.

New York, March 12.-Anthony Fiaia, who is to command the zeigler expedition in search of the North Pole, and who has sailed for Liverpool, is going abroad to look after supplies and to have re- pairs made on the America. He expects to be gone about month and will return in time to take out the remainder of the party from Tromsos early in July
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-13
Increases In Salaries.

Washington, March 19.-The annual re- adjustment of the salaries of clerks at presidential postoffices throughout the country was announced today. It will take effect June 1, the beginning of the RsH fiscal year. There are some thou
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-13
HOME OF CARY SISTERS.
"Clcver Nook" to Be Used by the
 Blind.

Cincinnati. March 2.-"Clover Nook, the home of Alice and Phebe Cary, sis ters. whose poems are widely known throughout the literary world. has passed out of the hands of their heirs and will become home for the blind, under the management of the Trader Sisters of Av- ondale. These sisters, one of whom is blind. have been active in providing a library for the blind, and having ex- pressed a wish to obtain the Cary home stead for a home for the blind, MT. VII liam Proctor. a wealthy citizen, pur- chased 1t and placed it at their disposal. The homestead has an ideal location near College Hill. and comprises twenty-six acres.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-13
Strauss Will Not Lead.

London. March 12.-Hugo Gorlitz. agent for Richard Strauss. authorizes denial of the published report that Strauss has been engaged to lead the orchestra of the Metropolitan opera house. New York.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-13
CAPT. BRAIN IN WASHINGTON.
His Troubles in Baltimore Were the
 Result of e Misunderstanding.

Washington, March 12.-(Special.)--cap- tain John c. Brain. famous as veteran Confederate naval officer. who for some years lived in Birmingham and recently got into trouble in Baltimore on account of an unsettled board bill. Is in Wash ington and is stopping at the Ebbitt
 It seems that Captain Brain was mere ly the victim of an unfortunate misun- derstanding.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-13
Longino Foresees Danger.

Jackson, Miss, March 12.-so thorough ly convinced is Governor Longino that the Mississippi levees must break tomorrow or next day, that he will leave tomorrow morning for Greenville, whence he will direct the work of the State convicts and see to the transporting of State property to places of safety. Warden Henry is now gathering convicts from several State farms and hastening by special train to points of danger along the river front
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-13
cRUM GETS sNUBBED.

Senate Committee Declines to Act on
 His Nomination.
 Washington, March 12.-The Senate Committee on Commerce today decided to postpone action on the nomination of Dr. William Crum to be collector of the port at Charleston, s. C., until next Thursday. The suggestion was made by Senator Clay There are a number of vacancies on the committee and he urged that the commit tee should not act until they were filled. It is now believed by the opponents of Crum that another meeting of the com mittee will not be held during the present session.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-13
Running Over Levee.

Natchez Miss March 12.-The Missis- sippi River Is running over the private levee at Ashland and Cypress Grove in Jefferson County opposite Goldman's. Even though the levee should hold out the rise in the river is sufficient to in- undate Gum Ridge and edght or ten of the finest cotton plantations in Jefferson County.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-13
At Paducah. Ky.

Padueah, Ky, March 12.-The river to- night marks 46.5 feet and is rising slowly. The indications tonight are that the crest of the river will be highest Saturday night at 4S feet.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-13

sands of clerks promoted and large num- Der of additional clerks are allowed to many of the offices. The changes as an- nounced today involve approximately H,- 800 900, in creases of salaries and action has not yet been taken as to number of large offices.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-13
THINKS ITS FOOLISH.
Governor Aycock's Opinion of Pro
 posed Race Conference.

PU50U LgtlCo OOIIIO1 O1Io0'
 Raleigh. N. C.. March Ex-Governor Ay- cock declines to appoint delegates to a race problem convention in Atlanta. pro- posed by the Wisconsin State Senate He said:
 T think it a piece of foolishness. l will let Georgia attend to her own race troubles and let North Carolina attend to hers. We have troubles enough of our own and have always been diligent enough to meet and overcome them.'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-13

lands in the Yazoo Mississippi district would be inundated and thousands of ne- groes rendered destitute.
 At this point the river continues to rise slowly, the gauge at p. m. registering x.s a rise of one-tenth since 8 a. m.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-13

Newport News, March 12-The monitor Arkansas sailed for Key West today en route to St. Louiss
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-13
DAY HAS PNEUMONIA.
The Outcome of an Attack of La
 Grippe.

Washington. M-trch A2.-(Special.)- Jus lice Day, recently appointed to the Su- preme Bench, vice Shiras. retired, has developed from an attack of la grippe to ease of pneumonia. The symptoms are yet not serious, though an expert from the Johns Hopkins University has been gent for.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-13

THE WEATHER- WASHINGTON. MARCH i2.- FORECAST FOR ALABAMA: RAIN FRIDAY AND PROF. ABLY SATURDAY; LIGHT EAST TO NO R T H E A S T WINDS.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-07-29
NEW GRENADA.

Mr.. 9. B. Stevens a merchant
tailor of the Burg" made a bus
mess call to our city Saturday.
Harry, son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Ramsey Of Altoona is enjoy
ing an outing among friends here.
Mrs. Ebrlght, daughter Rcbec.
ca and son Samuel, are visiting
the family of VIM. Alloway.
Supt. Barton and Lewis Harms
were in our village last Wednes.
day evening
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Bernhart, of
Three Springs visited Jesse b.
McClain, recently.
Mr.. Richard Alloway is singing
new tune on Sunday evenings.
$50 to sleep, my baby girl.
D. NJ. Cunningham, that big
hearted real estate man. and two
sons, Coyle and Merrill, of VII,
klnsburg, are among the Gun
ningham tribe at New Grenada
just now.
James Alloway is nursing a
sore head caused by coming in
contact with horse shoe while
the boys We're pitching last Sat
urday evening.
Rev. W. II. Dressler, On Sun
day, was loaded down with twen-
ty dollars in cash, after services
in Bethel, as a donation from the
cheerful givers about here
Richard Alloway was the solicitor
He raised it in a couple of hours.
The reopening Of the U. b.
church is over and enough raised
to pay all debts, and build a new
fence around the cemetery. Wells
now has five nice churches-all
with bells-and all paid for; also
four new school houses, for all of
which, Wells has just reason to be
proud.
n. H. Alloway, District Presi.
dent of p, o. S. of A. accompanied
by John Houck went to Crystal
Spings and installed the officers
of the camp at that place Satur-
day evening.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-07-29

Misses Name Goldsmith and
Minnie Mock attended the Luther
an Reunion at Pen Mar last Thurs
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Walker
and their little daughter Gail, aud
Miss nellie Seibert-all of Fan.
nettsburg, are spending a week
at the Washington House.
On account Of repairs that are
being made at the church at Need.
more preaching services next
Sunday morning at ten O'Clock
will be held in the p. o. S. of A.
Hall in that place.
Mr.. and and Mrs. George Sny.
der, accompanied by their daugh-
ter, Mrs. George Mock and daueh.
ter Mildred and son, Orlyn, left
on Tuesday for visit to their
daughter, Mrs. G.. M. Sinner of
Oseceola Mills, Pa.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-07-29
Death Of an Esteemed Citizen.

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The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-07-29
WARFORDSBURG.

Last Friday while moving some
tin mber in his barn Frank Rauck
fell distance of about fourteen
feet to the barn floor breaking his
wrist and receiving other severe
injuries. DR.. Stigers rendered
the necessary medical attention
and he is resting comfortably un-
der the circumstances.
Saturday evening while return
ing home, Howard Mcllott's horse
became unmanageable and back.
ed over an embankment, dis
tance of about thirty feet, com.
pletely demolishing the buggy
and injuring the horse. The ex.
tent of Mr.. Mellott's INJURIES have
not yet been ascertained.
Mr.. w. H. Charlton is visiting
his daughter, Mrs. G. A. Cover at
Covington, Va.
Miss Fanny Rinehart of Leban.
on, Pa, is visiting her cousin Mrs.
d. E. Fisher.
Charles Bishop, OF whom men
ton was made last week, is i'm.
proving rapidly.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-07-29
guRNr CABINS.
Henry MCGOWAN is very poor.

Henry MCGOWAN is very poor.
ly with dysentery.
Theodore FogIe aud wife of
Pittsburg, are visiting relatives
here.
Nathan Wilt of Nebraska, took
supper with Misses Mary and
Lizzie Welch last Friday.
Roy McGehee had the misfor-
tune to smash his foot last week
while hauling telegraph poles.
Wallace McGehee visited his
cousin, Clarence Gype, in Cham
bersburg a few days last week.
Misses Helen Cam of Harris
burg, and Nell Cowan of Fan
nettsburg, are visiting friends
here.
A crowd of 90 persons walked
from town to the social at the
home of Campbell Peterson near
Decorum. All report a nice time.
Mrs. j. Wesley Fraker who
has been visiting her son William
on account of sickness, returned
to her home in Fort Littleton
Sunday.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-07-29
CLEAR RIDGE.

The people are busy getting
ready for the entertain ment and
festival at the Grove next Satur-
day evening. There will be a
game of ball in the afternoon.
Our team played Saltillo last
Saturday but came home a little
blue.
One of our ladies' had a cat fight
last Friday. We trust the pests
have left her.
r. j. Fields and wife spent Sat
urday and Sunday with friends
IN McConnellsburg.
Harris Wagner of Laidlg was IN
our town last Saturday.
Mrs. Julia Ann Wagner of Har-
risburg, is visiting her son Har-
ris this week.
William Dishong was at j. w.
Mowers on Saturday.
j. S. Mort brought his daugh-
ter Mamie home from Knobsville
last Sunday.
DR.. McClain's sister-in.law is
spending some time with him at
Hustontown.
We are glad to hear that Mr.
Harry Dawney of Hustontowp, is
able to be out again.
/ Grandmother Fields visited her
son William part of last week.
Campmeeting conf mences al
Maddensville on the 14th of Au-
gust and will last over two Sun
days.
Mr.. Jacob Winegardner ano
family visited at II. Il. Heeter's OF
Sunday.
j. w. Heeter was pleasan
caller at Amos Sipes on Saturday
evening.
Harvey Stevens and Irwin Wine
gardner visited Mr.. Bert Henry
at Knobsville on Sunday.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-07-29
BACK RUN.

William Cutchall and family
spent last Sunday at Harrison
vile.
Mrs. Anne F'ittery is visiting
the family of James Wright.
Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Motter
spent several days in Franklin
county last week.
DAVID Thomas who has been
away for some time is visiting hls
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. George
Thomas.
The noisy huckleberry pickers
can be heard almost every day.
While working on his fathers
farm Geo. Paylor recently found
turtle with the initials of Geo.
E, Garner carved on it back fifteen
years ago.
VIM. Motter spent last Satur-
day night with the family of Wm.
Cutchall.
Bert Keller Is spending some
time with hls sister, Mrs. VIM.
Cutchall.
Wm. Paylor lost two valuable
young cattle last week.
Philip and Daniel OFT returned
home last Saturday.
Miss Phoebe Paylor has in hel
possession a Nicotiana plant
which has three hundred and sew
enteen flowers and buds. The
flowers are star shaped and snow
white IN appearance and very
beautiful.
Mr.. and Mrs. John OFT and
daughter Rella spent last Sunday
with Mr.. Otis mother.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-07-29
WEST DUBLIN.

M. l.. Kirk and son Herbert
have been painting at Orbisonia.
Lee Johnson made a business
trip to Hancock the first of this
week.
Baldwin Fraker of Fort Little
ton, attended church at Fairvlew
on Sunday.
Rev. Melroy preached an in
structive sermon at Fairview
Sunday afternoon upon the life
of King Saul.
John Clevenger bound the gram
from nearly AZ acres this har-
vest, the grain having been cut
by the reaper.
Fannie DeavOr and Sadie Hook
ensmith are home from Williams
port for a few weeks, where they
have been working.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-07-29
Just About Bedtime.

Take Little Early Riser-it
will cure constipation, biliousness
and liver troubles. DeWitt's Lit
tie Early Risers are different from
other pills. They do not gripe
and break down the mucous mem
brances Of the stomach, liver and
bowels, but cure by gently arous-
ing the secretions and giving
strength TO these organs. Sold
at Trout's drug store.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-07-29
husrnN1oWN.

John Taylor spent Saturday at
home.
David Strait is buildrn0 u cage;
next will be the bird.
David Fohner spoutSunday ai.
ternoon at James Taylor's.
Harvest is over, and now the
hum of the thresher is heard.
Mrs. Ocie Curfman is spend
ing few days with her parents.
Miss Cecie Cline spent Satur.
day and Sunday with Jacob
Sharp.
Mrs. Dennis Hess and daugh.
ter Ada spent Sunday at James
Taylor's.
MISS Rilla Chestnut is spending
some time with her mother, En-.
cline Chestnut.
Jacob Sharpe and son F'idolio
assisted W. w. II. Cline to make
hay last week.
Mrs. Thomas Reeder spent a
few days last week with her sis.
ter, Mrs. John Gladfelter.
Josephine Chestnut spent Sat
urday and Sunday with her
grandmother, Elizabeth Sipes.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-07-29
Are We Interested ?

Miss Elizabeth Patterson of
Webster Mills, who has been ab-
sent several years teaching music
will remain in Fulton county this
year; and in the event Of her Sc
curing a sufficient numb Der of pu-
pills, will open a music studio in
McConnellsburg, and will give
both vocal and piano lessons.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-07-29
SALIVA.
G.. WOLF,
Pastor.
Jackson Deshong Is on the sick

Jackson Deshong Is on the sick
list.
Berte Ham spent day last
week in Bedford county.
w. G. Mann fell off load of
hay last week and sustained a
slight injury TO his side.
Mrs. Homer Sipe returned Sat,
urday from visit among rela
tives in Huntingdon county.
Cora Speer spent Saturday
and Sunday with her sister, Mrs
E. G. WhltehilI, at Cypher, Pa
She was accompanied on her re
turn, Monday, by her mother
Mrs. r. A. Speer.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-07-29
LOWER THOMPSON.

j. l.. Roser spent last week at
Indian Springs.
Mr.. Still Kirk and sister, Miss
Sadie, spent last Tuesday at John
Plttman's.
Miss Anna Weaver is spending
a few days with her brother Ab-
ner Weaver.
Rev. John Barney of Clearville
is visiting in this neighborhood.
Mr.. David TguXel who has been
spending some time with rela-
tives in Tennessee, Pittsburg and
Johnstown, returned home last
week.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-07-29
Lutheran Services.

Holy Communion will be cele.
brated by the Big Cove Tannery
congregation Aug. 2nd at 10 a.
IN. The preparatory service will
be held Aug. lst at 2:3O p. m.
The pastor will be assisted by
Rev. G. McSherry.
Divine service at st. Paul's
Aug. 2nd at 7;30 p. M, conducted
by Rev. McSherry,
A. G.. WOLF,
Pastor.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-07-29
Church Notice.

Preaching at Zion Me. church
Sunday, August 3, both morning
ana evening; at Ebenezer Satur.
day evening, August 1; second
Quarterly Conference at Zion
Thursday evening, August 9, SER
mon by Presiding Elder Stevens.
G. Ii SKULL,
Pastor.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-07-29
OCEAN GROVE.

The Cumberland Valley Rail
road has arranged for an eleven
days excursion 10 Ocean Grove,
Asbury Park, N. J via their line
and p. r. r, on Friday August
2lst.
Excursion tickets good TO re-
turn until Sept. LIST, 1908, inclu.
sive will be sold for train No. 4,
leaving Mercersburg at 500 A.
NJ. on above date. Rate $500 for
the round trip.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-07-29
Wonderful Nerve.

Is displayed by many a man
enduring pain of accidental cuts,
wounds, bruises, burns, scalds,
sore feet or stiff joints. But
there's no need for it. Bucklen's
Arnica Salve will kill the PAIN and
cure the trouble. It's the best
Salve on earth for piles, too. 25c
at all druggists.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-07-29
To the Farmers.

] will, for the next two weeks,
have some low prices on Hay and
Grain Rakes, and on a few Now
ers and Spring Harrows. Come
soon and get the advantage in the
cut prices. ] have some old stock
Mower Sections, that / Will close
out at 4c, each.
IT. j. COMERER.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-07-29
Domestic Troubles.

1t is exceptional to find fami-
ly where there are no domestic
ruptures occasionally, but these
can be lessened by having DR..
Kings New Lite Pills around -
Much trouble they save by their
great work in stomach and liver
troubles. They not only relieve
you, but cure. 25c, at all drug
gists.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-07-29
To Cure a Cold In One Day.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine
Tablets. All druggists refund
the money If 1t fails TO cure. e.
w. Groves signature Is on each
box CSC.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-07-29
A GOOD CHANCE
HOME FOR SALE.

y House and two Lots with out
buildings and stable 2lX35, all under
excellent repair.
This property would suit to open
iotel and Livery; or good location
,or physician viii sell at a bar
gain, and moving to the City is reason
Tor selling. Call or address
Mrs. REV. f. SHOEMAKER,
HustontOwn, Pa.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-07-29

When the stomach is overload
ed; when food is taken into itthat
fails to digest, it decays and in
flames the mucous mem braue,
exposing the nerves, and causes
the glands 10 secret mucin, in
stead of the natural Juices of di.
eestion This is called Catarrh
Of the Stomach. For years / suf-
fered with catarrh Of the stomach
caused oy Indigestion. Doctors
and medicines failed 90 benefit
me until lused Kodol Dyspepsia
cure, j. r. Rhea, Coppell, Tex.
Sold at Trout's drug store.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-07-29
Limekiln Wood For Sale.

A nice lot of pine limekiln wood
for sale cheap. See
A. M. SEVILLE,
McConnellsburg, Pa.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-07-29

WANTED. 1000 chickens at 10
cents To-, and 5000 dozen eggs
at Is cents a dozen.
CLAY PARK,
Three Springs Pa.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-07-29

In few instances has paint
marked so great improvement as
in the case Of the new color ap-
piled to the residence of Mr.. Con-
rad Glazier in the Extension.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-07-29
dCtS Worth knowinq.

For Miburn Wagons Surveys Buggcs runabouts
MikWGgons, Top Sprng-wagous, Bnders Mowers, Hay
rake oliver chilled, Syracuse Wizard chilled pows
and Steel frame harrows.
Sewing Machines with drawers drop guaranteed
years. for Sl4. The Wheeler Sewing Machine
best made for dressmakers Don't fail to before buying
I'm headquarters for Grain drills always hand
have the largest stock in the county bugges mple-
My goods right prices right. Goods right
and will be here you give just your
money any dealer in the County.
BE seen r o before buying.
T. J. COMERER,
JVAcCOr1nel1SOLrg, Pa.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-07-29
GROVE
Prices.

Go to Berkstresser's for Raw Hide
Belt-lacers t, 4, !, Z, in, all lengths.
% and % on rubber drill and duck
for Buggy Tops and Wagon Covers.
Packing for Engines AURORA the
best that the market affords, and the
Round Asbestos for chest packing.
Don't you need complete S-day
clock 81 95: same with an alarm 81. 40.
Lemons for the hot days.
Pure Corn Starch ! b., package &c.
] h., can of Royal Baking Powder
SOC.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-07-29

June 2i, 1903,
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-07-29
TWO-STORY LOG HOUSE
A GOOD ORCHARD

with variety of fruits adds to the value of the
place. Church and school house near Farm
les within one-quarter of mile of the South
Penn ripht -nf-WnN
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-07-29
SATURDAY, AUGUSTI,IeO3
f GOOD FARM

Of one hundred and twenty-five acres. One
hundred acres cleared, fenced and in good con-
dition, Balance in timber.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-15
RECRUITING STATION.
Sergeant ZiIliacus Looking for Soldiers
in Augusta.

A United States regular army re-
cruiting office was opened at 269 l..
Water street, yesterday. The officer iI
charge is Sergeant Hialmar G. Zilliacus
of the general recruiting service, d
veteran of ten years in the regular
service, and for two years in the Dl-
vision of Porto Rico. His headquar-
ters are Portland, and he will spend
only IL part of his time in Augusta. He
is assisted by Private Eugene w. Os-
good of the general recruiting service
detailed as recruiting clerk. Private
OsgoOd is a veteran of the Philippine
hospital corps.
They have the open hall in the third
story. and are ready for recruits dur
ing the hours of to IL in the fore
noon and from ] to A in the afternoon
DR.. o. G. S. Davies is examining sur
geon.
At the present time they are par
ticularly anxious to secure men for the
coast artillery, and recruits entering
that branch of the service will be given
their choice of duty at Forts Preble
or Williams in Portland harbor, Fort
Strong in Boston harbor, and Fort
Adams in Narragansett bay, near New
port. Recruits for the infantry and
cavalry will be sent to Fort Slocum
in New York harbor to await assign
ment to companies and troops. Serg
Zilliacus hopes to get a good number
of enlistments in Augusta.