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The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-12-21
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groves were either cut down or re-
grated with the seedless kind.
Fruit growers who study their busl-
ness scientifically know that seed Is
produced in fruit through fructifica.
ton by the yellow pollen or flower dust
that appears so abundantly upon the
stamens of flowers. If the pollen could
be kept away from the stigma of q
fruit flower. might 1t not be that the
fruit would still grow while the forma.
tion Of needs would be prevented? On
that theory scientific apple. cherry,
grape and plum growers have been
working patiently and quietly. In In.
diana a woman farmer, Mrs. Mary f
Grosh, of Noblesville. has been endeav.
orlng to develop seedless tomato, and
has at length succeeded. The fruit Is
uncommonly fine from these seedless
tomato slips. In general, il appears
that where the strength of the plant
has not to go to the growing of seed the
fruit is of superior quality.
In Colorado. similarly, John +. Spen.
Ger. shortly after the seedless orange
hou NOilt W Stdy ptSuh ONcl
the problem Of bringing out seedless
apple. He now announces that he has
attained his object. The seedless ap.
pie has at the end opposite the stem
slight hard formation somewhat like
that In navel orange, but no seeds.
Oddly enough. or perhaps it might
have been expected, the seedless apple
tree does not have petalled blossoms
The apples grow out from little buds
like the calyx of flower. But it would
be a pity If apple blossoms should be
done away with!
A California fruit grower, Luther
Burbank, has for some years been try
ing 10 get seedless plums. He has sue.
ceeded to great degree, but not en-
tlrely. 1t is odd that the plum seed is
still retained. though its stony coating
has been nearly abolished. Mr.. Bur.
bank believes that he will be able, af-
ter awhile. to get plums that are all
pulp. Progress has been achieved also
in the direction of stoneless grape
growing. notably in Ohio. AS fast as
the growers develop anything new they
report 1t TO the pomological department
at Washington. Mr.. Spencer has sent
number of his seedless apples there.
The best news of all. however. will
probably be that seedless Georgia
watermelon has been brought out as
the result Of long and patient effort A
Southern watermelon without seeds
would be the perfection of fruits. AS
far as they have progressed the melon
experimenters have obtained a fruit
containing only few seeds. 1t seems
only question of time when we shall
buy in the markets all these fruits in
seedless state.-Christian at Work.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-12-21
Fashionable Coats.

If long, tight redingotes and basqued
jackets are all the rage, the little.
short, loose paletot has certainly not
disappeared, for ! see many editions
of 1t among the new models, and
gladly hall Its appearance, for 1t is so
useful and convenient and looks just
the thing to wear with simple skirt
for morning expeditions, shopping,
etc. The new "Carrlcks" are cut in
much the same shape and have capes
that come over the shoulders, but with
out covering up the coat completely
They are fastened to the side seams
and so do not interfere with the grace
OF the silhouette. Many Carrlcks are
unlined. the big pelerlne being suffic-
lently warm. These outer sleeves or
capes are fastened with automatic
buttons so that they can be taken on
II desired. Paris Fashions.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-12-21

over the shoulders, make an especially
noteworthy feature and are becoming
to the generality of figures. When
liked, the vest can be of velvet or
other contrasting material so making
still greater variety.
The waist is made with q fitted lin
ing which can be used or omitted as
preferred, and consists Of the fronts,
back, centre front and vest portions.
The lining is closed at the centre front,
the waist invlsibly beneath the edge
of the left front and the waistcOat at
the centre. The sleeves are made In
one piece, mounted over fitted Innings,
on which the deep cuffs are arranged
and their extensions are arranged over
the shoulder seams.
The quantity of material required
for the medium size Is four yards
twenty -one, three and one-half yards
twenty-seven or ! and three-quarter
yards forty-f inches wide, with
three-quarter yards of all-over lace to
make as illustrated.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-12-21

scend to the level of bargain coun-
ter Christmas" our Joy In Christmas
is real. But when we make gifts be-
cause others have given to us; when
we measure values; when we let our
selves feel little envious because
others have received more richly or
more abundantly than we, we very
soon find out that we have lowered the
high meaning of the day and drfted
far from its spirit.
A merry Christmas by no means re-
quires expensive gifts. A tree prettl-
ly dressed with strings Of popcorn and
cranberrles and hung with apples and
oranges delights child eyes ms much as
If its adornments were more costly.
Little things please II chosen with
thought of the desires of the recipient
Have good dinner. and invite some
who would otherwise eat scanty or
n lonely one to dine with you. Don't
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-12-21
Care of Comb Honey.

AS soon as comb honey is sealed re-
move it from the hive, scrape all sec
tions clean of propolis, then put it di-
rectly into shipping cases and close
tight. Keep it in warm room till
time to sell, never allowing it to freeze,
as freezing it cracks the comb, says
The Farmer, and when warmed again
1t begins to leak out. making a nasty,
dauby mess.
Be sure your shipping case is tight.
so that ants, mlllers or flies cannot get
in. Do not put honey in cellar, as the
dampness bursts the cappings. the
honey grows thin. loses its flavor and
leaks out, while if stored in dry
room it will improve and thicken.
l;ever pack two colors of honey to-
gether or mix 1t in the shipping cases.
Keep the white honey by itself for a
better price.
Be very careful not to pack any sec
ton of honey having a single cell OF
pollen in it. for it surely will have an
egg from a moth miller in it. which
will hatch out big ugly worm to spoil
the honey.
If you haven't shipping cases ready
to pack the honey in as soon as taken
off the hives, then store 1t in the supers
in a dry, warm room, tlering them up
as high as you can reach. After two
weeks fumigate with sulphur to kill
any moth worms that may be Matching.
Also repeat the fumigation once in two
weeks till cold weather.
Ship all comb honey to market before
freezing weather II possible.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-12-21

shabby, lonely; he had been down In
the depths of despair; he had "eaten
husks with swine" and was trying to
work his way back to respectabillty.
He ate as only half famlshed man
can eat at home table, and when he
went away, warmed and fed. and, bet.
ter yet. cheered by the kindly wei.
come and encouraged by being greeted
as a friend and an equal. tears ran
down his cheeks as he thanked his
entertainers.
Did not that woman's act breathe
more Of the true spirit of Christmas
than the entertaining OF well-to-do
friends. or the bestowing of rich gifts
upon those who already have more
than they need? BEATRIX.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-12-21
Grow Into u Speciality.

Some one has said ut IL better to
grow into speciality than to 90 into
it." There is deal of wisdom In the
saying as applied to the farm. Almost
any line Of work is all right IL well
conducted, but all wrong IL 1t ia not.
First learn how. then it Will do to 20
In. A good way to learn speciality is
to try it on a small scale and gradually
Increase. There are those who can
comprehend the requirements of line
of effort without the experience, but
they are not numerous.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-12-21
blouse or Shirt Waist.

Waists that are simple In style yet 9
little more elaborate than the shirt
waist fill many needs and are In great
demand. This one is exceptionally at.
tractive and is adapted both to the odd
waist and to the entire gown as well
as to variety of materials. AS illus.
trated, however, 1t Is made of dark
red chiffon taffeta stitched with cor.
ticelli silk and worn with black tie
and belt. The yoke adds largely to the
effect and intenslfies the broad shoul-
der line, but can, nevertheless, be
omitted when palmer waist is de.
sired.
The waist consists OF the fitted lin.
ing, which Is optional, fronts and back,
with the yoke and sleeves. The
sleeves are made In one piece each and
are laid In pleats both at the upper
edge and, above the cuff portions. The
closing Is made lnvisibly nj the left OF
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-12-21

as more sacred the anniversary of
ChrIst's baptism, as the date on which
His ministry began. The institution
OF the festival Of Christmas is attrib-
uted TO the Emperor Commodus, and
II was not until A. ID. $50 that Eastern
churches generally adopted It.
"Chrlst's MAss"-from which Christ
mas" Is derived. was In earlier times
celebrated at the New Year January
81 by Eastern Christians. Julius L..
Bishop Of Rome. fixed the date we now
celebrate as Christmas.
Christmas Is not, therefore, the ex-
act anniversary OF the nativity, that
date being unknown. 1t is day set
apart to celebrate the event, much as
we set apart Thanksgiving as a day
OF gratitude and giving thanks for the
bountiful gifts Of the earth.
All Christian nations observe Christ
mas. II is a well-nlgh universal hol-
lday. Some OF us keep 1t in spirit;
there are few who do not keep It In the
letter. The mysteries begin weeks
prior to its coming; we plan the Christ
mas surprises. practice self-denlal to
swell our Christmas fund. or give our
time to the making OF gifts. that we
may fuy celebrate Its annual return.
There Is something about the season
that inclines the heart to generosity.
We want to make others happy. We
begin prudsntly--set limit to our ex-
penditures and declare thus far and
not q dollar over" But "the loving
and giving" spirit grows apace. We are
tempted; there are 80 many lovely
things In the stores. 80 many expedi'
ents to vile the cash from our purses
lust as long as we keep our motives
! pure and high ana don't let them de-
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-12-21

Quite the lovellest thing In the way
Of debutante's evening. dress is OF
finest Brussels net. spangled with sill
very bits that are formed into a lovely,
II scattering. design. And that Is
point; heavy. rich cheme would be
entirely out OF place on fair young
bud. This particular bit of youthful
prettiness II glrdled with soft silk.
which IL outlined top and bottom with
Baroque pearls. The neck Is In the
new shape. pointing slightly front and
back. or the sleeves there IL little or
nothing This modesty In the. way Of
arm covering Is not likely to blush un-
seen. however. Beyond the twist
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-12-21
Don't Bury the Animal,

1t is a loss of valuable material to
bury dead animal. Cut the carcass
up into as small pieces as possible.
placing them in large box or cement
ed pit, using both flesh and bones, as
well as the entrails. Dry dirt may be
used to fill the spaces between the
pieces. Use one part sulphurlc acid
and two parts water, pouring the mix
ture over the mass until 1t is thorough
ly saturated. In few days the whole
will be fit for use, but little odor being
ceable-Philadelphi Record.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-12-21
Violet Sleeves.


La Duchess de Noailes was much
admired in Bordeaux cloth and velvet
Two shaped fiounces were at the foot
of the full cloth skirt. These were
headed by two ruched velvet tuckings.
The skirts Of her coat were short and
cut away at the front TO show the deep
ly and sharply pointed waistcoat Of We
lour. The collar, which was narrow
and ended slightly below the bust, was
of sable. Altogether of velour were the
sleeves of this coat. Above the elbow
each was in the shape Of two broad
puffs. with band of the tucklng be.
tween. From the elbow TO the wrist
they were wrlnkled mOusquetaire fash
ion. An ombre plume was under the
left brlm of her cavalier hat.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-12-21

found 1t expedient to engraft upon the
new faith some OF the customs and
practices OF the old. Thus. long before
the Christian era "the babe in the man
ger" was symbol OF the birth OF the
new year. and was part Of the satur-
MALTA. 0r festival OF saturn. the mad
dest aud most riotiously merry OF pa
gan feasts. The decorations OF our
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-12-21
Ashes as an Aid.

Ashes and hen manure, IL mixed to-
gether before being applied to the soil,
result In a loss of ammonia from the
droppings that greatly lessons the
value. Put the ashes on after the ma
nure has been mixed with the soil; the
ammonia will be absorbed by 1t and re.
main for the use Of the crop. Wood
ashes make valuable application to
soils deficient In potash, and hasten the
decomposition of coarse manures.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-12-21

A word about selecting breeding
stock. 1t is doubtful If there Is any
branch of the poultry industry that re-
selecting of the breeding stock. as they
are the foundation of the industry.
Pure-bred poultry practically has two
values. A bird that has nice feather
markings, although deficient I'm real
business qualities, has value with the
fancler for exhibition. But the bird
that is not so nicely marked. II plump
and a good layer, Is likely to make the
best breeder, and is the bird that has
the real business value. For where
there is one bird sold for exhibition
purposes there are 10000 sold for what
they will produce in the way of poultry
and eggs. I admire birds with nice
feather markings. But with my TWEEN
ty-five years experience in raising
poultry and eggs for market l have
found that the highest scoring birds do
not always make the most profitable
breeders.
A bird to be good, profitable breed
en- should have medium-sized and in
telllgent looking head. short beak, large
comb and wattles tas they show health
and vigor); short neck, broad back,
broad, plump, full breast, medium short
legs. wide apart, body medium length
and not too deep, and with yellow skin.
Birds of this type rs a rue are good
breeders and good layers. aud as
dressed poultry they command the
highest market price.-J. Alonzo Jocoy,
In the Massachusetts Ploughlnan.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-12-21
The Merry Days.

Hang the holly berries
Let the red flames glow;
Cheeks as red as cherries
Was born on Christmas Day.
Meath the m'stletoel
Outside voices on the air:
Christmas comes but once a year!"
Steeple bells a-ringing
Over merry throngs,
And the fiddle singing
All the old-time songs
And outside voices on the air:
Christmas comes but once year!"
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-12-21
Tailoring a skirt.

A way of tailoring skirt to obtain
the desired fullness is to follow the
model in red colored broadcloth.
This skirt is very full, but cut walking
length. There Is hip yoke, narrow on
the hips, but coming to a sharp and
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-12-21

around the arm top there is only big
butterfly poised bit back at each
armtop. This butterfly is made Of
white tulle. quite a quantity being
gathered into the graceful wings. The
body is formed Of wisp Of tulle
wound with silver thread. 1t hardly
shows. however. the wings are so
ripply.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-12-21

have a selfish Christmas, but let your
Christmas giving and your Christmas
cheer radiate from your home TO bless
the poor, the lonely, the unfortunate.
Make up your mind TO do something
toward making some outsider have
merry Christmas, and the act will
prove a benson upon your own.
Last year klnd-hearted woman In
vited to her Christmas table a man
who called to see her husband on
Christmas morning. He was poor,
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-12-21

deep point as 1t approaches the mid
die front panel, which 1t does not cross.
This panel shows three narrow pleats
plnched In at. the waist belt and run
ming all the way to the hem. Below
the hip yoke the pleats are arranged
In groups of FIVE.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-12-21

back near the foot Of end post to an an
chor, either heavy stone or a stick
four feet long with wire attached in
middle. When everything Is in place
twist wire the last things. p. Delano.
in The Epitomist.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-12-21
To Erace End Post.

Set tie two end posts three feet deep
Put an anchor in end of each. Between
posts at the top put a two by four
stick. Near the top of second post at
tach heavy double wire, let it extend
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-12-21
2l.E
seedloss Fruits.


The common belief is that the seed
less orange was originally freak fruit
that appeared in Southern California.
The real truth is. however, that the
world Is indebted for 1t to the United
States Department Of Agriculture. 1t
is said that United States Consul Will
lam II. Judson. at Bahia, Brazil. heard
OF seedless orange trees that grew some
distance away from Bahia. He OBJ
tained cuttings from the trees and sent
them to the Agricultural Department
at Washington. The department nur-
tured the sprouts carefully, and In time
was able to send buds from them to
several orange growers. Some Of the
growers grated the buds upon Seeding
stock. A California fruit grower was
the FIRST 10 produce the seedless orange.
From him other gratis were obtained.
until at length the old Seeding orange
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-12-21

Sibillty of dispensing with 1t ever oc-
cured to me until A. II. J.'s little
poem. "The False Calendar" came to
haDd. and
Fell to thinking how 'twould be
II such thing were true,
and Christmas We're wiped off the cal
endar. Surely. winter would seem
long. cold. cruel season without the an-
adversary that opens our hearts, our
homes and our purses. and possesses us
with the spirit of loving and giving,
aud kindly thought Of others.
Our Christmas season is a curious
commingling of Christian aud pagan
ceremonials. When Christianity was
making slow headway against poly
thclsm. the early fathers of The church
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-12-21

.RISTMAS is such q thor
oughly established institu-
ton. SO integral n part of
our yearly program that |
really don't think the pos
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-12-21

royal blue chiffon taffeta combined
with ecru lace, but it is suited to all
walstings and all simple dress mater
lals as well as to both the entire
gown and the odd waist The sleeve
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-12-21
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New York City.-Simple waists with
waistcoat effects are among the new
est features of fashion and exceeding
ly attractive. This one Is made of
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-12-21
CHRISTMAS BELLS

9 Jah Ham,
rnsou
the
Emmanuel the King all to HIM. their glorious King
o. Ginning y bring
will o ~skom with Him shall
Il
O, Christina
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-24
NATIONAL HOME.
Toaus Temperance Union.

The Lizzie II. Towle ToguS Christian
Temperance Union met as usual. Tues
day evening. with the president. Mrs.
ToWlp in the chair. Mrs. Carrie Fogs
Of the Augusta W. c. T. Union occu-
pied Il seat on the platform and offered
prayer. The committee gave a favora-
BILE report of the sick members in the
hospital. Mrs. Fogg was called upon
and responded with interesting
and appropriate remarks which We're
listened to with close attention.
Charles S. Holt and Walter Bailey,
members of the Home. visited the I'M
ion and entertained the audience with
i few we'll chosen remarks. followed by
Messrs. Smith. Case. Sylvester and
Marshal. Select readings We're given
by Trea Surer Macord and the secretary.
The question of having a Christmas
tree was brought before the meeting
but after remarks by several of the
members. it was referred to the enter-
tainment committee.
The entertainment next Tuesday eve
mink. Nov. %. promises to be one of
unusual interest. A lady from Au-
gusta is expected to be present ana to
furnish vocal and instrumental music.
Charles S. Holt has kindly volunteered
to give a recitation
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-24
BY Way Of Explanation.

Several days ago thu Journal was in.
formed that the TayntOr Granite
Works We're to occupy the Wilder Point
tho site Of the oil cloth factory oper-
Ated by DR.. Amos Wilder and latterlv
by Daniel ID. S~Wall. 1t seems that tn.
property mas been trar eferred by Mr.
St7Wall and others Interested to John :.
Hamilton. but further than this the
Taynt0r Company seem to have taken
no definite steps toward securing DOS
session. There have been many an
parent!y well authenticated rumors
touching upon the matter. one being
That the company were to have the
Wilder property ami conduct their
business there instead Of at the pres
ent location at the South end Of the
second street property of the Wilder
heirs
Manager Carrick informs the Journal
that the rumOr is incorrect and that
nothing has definitely been decided
uron. 1T IS hoped that the proposition
will prevail however and that the new
property Will give desired room for ex-
pansion Of work along building and
monumental lines.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-24
Mr.. Joscelyn's Return Is Asked.

tn" following s"!f-cNpltnatory COM
nuhl'ati"n fas been directed to the pre-
@idinE elder of III, Methodist quarterly
conferences:
Gardiner. Nov. %. 1904
TO the Presiding Elder:
In Nietw of the fact thai our pastor.
RtN- K \. Josccyn, is now ON the last
nan 81 the second year as pastor of this
churGh. and in view of his most excellent
i1!l!ii efforts and of his very efficient
lahors as pastor and financier. ana also
IA remembrance Of the very satisfactory
lah"rs Of Mrs. JosctN We the members
of he quarterly conference of the Card
Ter Methodist Episcopal church do re-
quest that our presiding elder use all just
m, ans for his rr;uTn to us for annt her
year, and by this request and imitation
tie ii understood that We have the utmOS.
confluence in his integrity as a man and
as Il minister of me Gospel ana We be
N"vc thar il will IT, to the glory Of God
ana the good of this church for him to
remain with us for another year.
Signed IN behalf of the quarterly con-
ference. L. w. HILL.
SecrctarV
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-24
DEPOT ENTERED.
Burglars Relieves Money Drawer Of
81, Wednesday Morning.

The night ticket office at the Maine
Central depot was burglarized. early
ednesday morning. and SIS in money
was stolen from the money drawer.
1t happened after the passing OF
train II going east. as John McNa-
mara. the employe in charge for that
tram. LETT everything secure after leav-
ing the depot shortly before / o'clock
The night ticket Office is in an all
cove leading from the main waiting
room. The door to this room was
forced. as also was the drawer con-
tanning the money. Eighteen dollars
ia money was the entire haul as all
tickets etc, We're left undisturbed. The
outside doors of the depot had not been
tempered with in any way and owing
TO this fact, the supposition that the
interested party" had provided him.
self with keys takes effect 1t is possf
bic that the burglar secreted himself
i'll the basement during the evening
and awaited until after No. II had
passed before beginning operations.