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The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-03-02
Store and Post Office Burned.

At an early hour last Friday
morning before any of the family
were stirring, 1t was discovered
that the dwelling of Harry M. Ed
wards at Enid, in Wells Valley,
was all atire. The members of
the family rushed from their beds
barely making their escape from
the burning buildlng-barefoot.
ed and with no other apparel than
their night clothing.
Mr.. Edwards conducted a store
in the building and was also post
master, and everything connect
ed with the store, house and post
office was destroyed. There was
about $3.50 insurance.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-03-02
HTE NAME WITCH HAZEL.

The name Witch Hazel is much
abused. E. G. Dewitt g. Co.,
Chicago, are the inventors of the
original and only genuine Witch
Hazel Salve. A certain cure for
cuts, burns, bruises, eczema, tet-
ter, piles, etc. There are many
counterfeits of this Salve, some
of which are dangerous, while
they are all worthless. In buy
ing Witch Hazel Salve see that the
name E. G. Dewitt & Co.. Chica-
go, Is on the box and a cure IS
certain. Sold at Trout's drug
store.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-03-02
TRIP TO BALTIMORE,

Mrs, W. a. Trogler, formerly
MISS Helen Carver, has recently
returned from Baltimore, whittier
she had accompanied her daugh-
ter Edith to John Hopkins hos
pital, where the latter is being
treated for a tuberculous ankle
joint Upon arriving there the
necessary tests were gwen to as
certain the real trouble. These
tests consisted of x.ray and tu-
bercula vaccination-the latter of
which caused the patient intense
suffering, her temperature rising
to 105.
DR.. Baei, the physician in whose
care the patient is, told Mrs.
Trogler that her daughter had
tuberculous trouble in rather a
serious form and advised an OPP
GRAFTON 10 which, Mrs. Trogler
and her daughter, after due con-
sideration, consented. The oper-
alton was sklllfully performed on
the 9 of February; and although
her sutferlngs, Immediately after
the operation for twenty-four
1ours or more, were almost un-
bearable, yet DR.. Bear thinks she
will be entirely well, excepting
that she may have a stiff ankle
JOINT. Her many friends are de.
lighted to learn from latest re-
ports that she is doing well.
Mrs. Trogler was entertained
at a private boarding house be-
longing to the hospital, and had
the pleasure of meeting people
from all parts of the Union, and
even from New Zealand, all of
whom had some near and dear
friend in the Hopkins hospital
They were all quite congenial and
Of marked intelligence. During
Mrs. Trogler's stay in Baltimore
she witnessed the great fire. The
church at which she attended
services Sunday morning was a
few hours later destro, ed. There
was only one more block between
the fire aud the fine retail store
on Lexington ST., when it's direc-
tion was turned by change in
the wind. Had 1t gone to Broad
way nothing could have saved
John Hopkins hospital. Arrange
ments were beng made to move
the patients.
Leaving her daughter in the
hospital, Mrs. Trogler came home
by way of Harris burg, and stay
ed over Sunday in Shippensburg
visiting relatives in town and also
her daughter Mary IN the G. V.
S. N. S. Mrs. Trogler is much
pleased with the work done IN the
State Normal, and also with her
daughters progress. She ac-
companied her daughter, on Mon
day to every recitation excepting
one, and was very much gratifed.
On her way to Baltimore she
drove to Greencastle, and went
from there to Waynes boro, stop
ping over night with Mrs. Trog.
ler's father.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-03-02
INTERESTING PARAGRAPHS
OF Local and General Interest, Gathered
at Home or Clipped from our
Exchanges.
CONDENSED FOR HURRIED READERS.

CONDENSED FOR HURRIED READERS.
Merchant j. w. Greathead Is
spending two weeks with his sons
in Stanton, Va
Do you want a carpet woven
this spring? If so, call on r. l..
Jackson on Walnut street. Price
right.
Charlie Vores lett Monday for
Cleveland, o, where he will be
employed.
Robert l.. Jackson having pur-
chased Sanner Rays loom is now
prepared to weave blankets, car
pets, &C., at his home on Walnut
street in this place.
Mrs. Matilda Trout and niece,
Miss Elizabeth Trout went over
to Cham mbersburg Tuesday to at.
tend the funeral of Mr.. Fred
Shoemaker who died Sunday ev-
ening.
A card in the Fulton Democrat
this week announces the with
drawal of DR.. A. K. Davis from
the race for the nomination as a
candidate for the legislature.
WANTED.-Some good "strap"
makers to work in Pennsylvania,
Maryland and West Virginia.
Apply to w. G. MARTIN, Locust
Grove, Pa, who will be at Han
cock, 18th and 14th.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-03-02
WANTED.

1000 feet White Pine Boards.
They may be delivered to nearest
RAILROAD station by June 1st. Fulton
and Huntingdon county included.
For particulars write to
j. A. NESBIT,
McConnellsburg.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-03-02
FARM FOR SALE.

The undersigned Offers his farm at
private sale, situate on the turnpike,
live miles west of McConnellsburg.--
House we'll adapted for hotel. Farm
200 acres
1-27 7-04-tf II. s. DANIELS.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-03-02
BARGAINS! BARGAINS!
AT The
ROuSS Racket Store.

Cobb three knife
avis and hats only 42c The bargain Double Bied
We had them tried beside they
goodonly Mann's
nice lot at the old price Soc 3n horse Sc l5n 2 good
solid, all STEEL hold
half
did hear of such bargains Giant ng machines 2S
Solid hapound
sorted combs II and 17c Hars spring
More 32c Monkey Sn 20c l0i 2jc: 2n ca,
cartridges 14c. 3im
cartridges u 3S9c., a
hooks Bolts l!n
100 Hold shoe
and 4Sc. Mica axle grease SC.
Felt window shades rollers Oiled shades with fringe table oil
CLOTH 1lc Chdens overa, 25c. Toilet
Mems
s4S Pins lc box black pins c safety p and 4c
Crochet all coor spool Writing
opes for lc Tooth Brushes B. l and loc Machine thread Sc.
Toilet balls
Alarm clocks,
will sell below
the April will
occupied by Smith opposite
goods
Plea seeus
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-03-02
Easy and Quick!
Soap Making
with
BANNER LYE

To make the very best soap. simply
dissolve a can of Banner Lye in cold
water, melt 81 lbs. of grease. pour the
Lye water in the grease. Stir and put
aside to set.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-03-02
Full Directions on Every Package

Banner Lye is pulverized. The can
may be opened and closed at will. per-
mitting the use of small quantity at a
time. 1t is Just the article needed in
every household. 1t will clean paint,
doors. marble and tile work. soften water,
disinfect sinks, closets and waste pipes
Write for booklet "CSes Of Banns'
Lye free.
Tho Penn Chemical Works, Philsdslphis
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-07
Traina nR schadula.

A freight wreck op the Southern Rail- road So disfigured the schedules of the Western Railroad yesterday as to be un- recognizable by the, officials who made thcuz.
 Train No. s7. the New York and New Orleans mail train which was due at 3:50 yesterday morning was just 8 few minutes shy of being twelve hours late, reaching Mont. onaery at 3:25 o'clock yes- terday afternoon. The Louisville and Nashville took it out; to New Orleans at once. running as the second section of I Tha xVesgesn hnlciAls made iIp a train in AtlaEta and rnl1 it tD Montgomery as No. & aue. here atm ., ms as they were unable t6 knt ths cs3ssnsctinii from the southern that s5 brings here and delivers to Louisville and Nashville No 1.
 The Puilmans and mail intended for train 8 yesterday morning came through on the local, train 8, at 6;25 o'clock yes- terday evening.
 The Western train. g, due here at 9:2O p. m. was several hours late last night, but 1t Is thought that today everything will be all right again.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-07
MT. Ely at oId Home.

One of the best known and most popular railroad men of the South..is George W Ely, who for thirty-three years has been connected, with the Southern Pacific. The other day he was in Columbus, Ga, which was near his boyhood home. The En- quirer Sun prints the following interview with him It says:
 ''Colonel George W. Ely. of Montgom- cry brimful of "reminiscences of early life In Columbus spent yesterday in the city. and was a welcome visitor at the office of The Enquirer-Hun His flfty-saven years sit lightly on his shoulders. and he is as vivacioIs and genial as of old.
 Columbus is getting better looking every year, he remarked. T scarcely recognize Broad Street. The city Is im- proving. and improving fast.
 Over forty-hve years ago. when I was a mere boy, I used to ride to the post- ofiice in Harris County to get The Coium- bus Enquirer said Colonel Ely. Our postoffice was Piedmont, but it has since been abolished. It was a short distance aoove Fertson. not far from Cataula. '. H. Martin, who has since passed to his reward, was then editor of the paper. and he and my father were great friends General Bethune was then running a paper in Columbus known as The Corner Stone 0'
 Aahy d tune, when boy went to old Rehobeth Church. in Harris County he continued. My childish idea of heaven was somewhat peculiar. My conception oI sI, the future was something like this: They told me that every day would he Sunday in heaven, and I thought that heaven was great big Rehobeth-enoueh 10 hold all the good people of the world and that l would sit on a hard. uncom- rortable bench all the time. In those days <! was given a good scrubbing every Saturday night for Sunday. and T am. posed that this scrubbing would he a daily affair in the hereafter, as every day would be Sunday. and of course a hoy day. 0'' Suii-
 Yes. those were great old days. he continued. They have gone, never to return. I went out to the war from Columbus.
 I have been with the Southern Pacific Railroad as travelling passenger agent for twenty-three years I was ten wears in the roads trafic department, so [ have been with it in all thirty-three years
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-07
Our Daily $borf Story

HAvtpg boarded at hotel the ereatss part of his life. with his midday mea. enafched from . nearby railway station eating room. this dainty little luncheon Hb1e. q haven't eaten such doushnuts since was boy" he exclaimed. Now. see neres Miss Nelson, why couldn't we do tnis every noon7 Tn keep the iarder there well supplied Could this be the grim manager7 She assured him he was perfectly welcome to her hospitality, and there followed . week of dainty little luncheons. In bus mess hours she did not presume. upon their noon-time intimacy, but was as professional as heretofore. One day Al. berts sat meditating an invitation to Mae to attend the theater that evening, he heard the cashier say: Don't forget. Mae( that this is the night we take in the theater-" "As if could forget!' she replied. with happy little laugh
 The manager was particularly disagree able during the rest of the day. The next morning Campbell came to him. ''Mr. Alberts," he asked, may I be out for an hour? want to 90 to the train to meet my wife" His wifeI And she went to the theater
 
 mission In his curtest tones. Just before noon he stepped to Miss Neilson's door and said, cold1y:
 'I lunch down town today"
 He saw hurt look come into her beau- tiful eyes, but he staiked away to tough beefsteak and muddy coffee.
 That afternoon Macs fingers fairly flew over the typewriter. At half after four she came to the managers desk.
 "Mr. Alberta, my letters are all copied and mailed. May I be excused now?"
 .Yes." ha replied. shortly. wondering grimly if she might be going to meet husband-perhaps.
 She pinned on her hat. took up her gloves, purse and parasol and then came to the telephone, which was in the din tng-room.
 'feoa. please. Is this Mrs. campoells residence? Why, Alice, I didn't recog- nize your voice-so long since have heard it. How are you? Had a good time? Yes. I am coming right up now.
 As she passed his desk the manager couldn't resist saying with a sheer:
 Are you a friend of Mrs. Camp bell's?''
 ''she is my sister," she replied in sur prised tones.
 She passed out the door and the mana gers desk closed with quick bang. He caught his hat and overlook her a short way from the ofice-
 '.Mayn't go with your he asked, humbly.
 Her. eyes heightened in unmistakeabie pleasure and the little wave of pink swept deliciousiy over her winsome face.
 ''Yes," she said, softly.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-07
TWO SECURE PAROLES
WHITE MEN ARE RELEASED
 FROM PENITENT1ARY.
Ad House of Pickens and Jesse Speigner off Geneva are Freed by Order of Cover
 nor Jel1s.

Two white convicts, Ad. J. House of Pickens County, and Jesse Speigner of Geneva County. were paroled yesterday by Governor JeIks.
 House was serving a term of five years for manslaughter. Speigner was convict ed of aiding prisoners to escape and was sentenced to serve three years.
 Both men were leased to the Henderson Boyd Lumber Company at Richburg for S10 a month each.
 Ad House was convicted of manslaugh- ter at the fall term. 1901, of the Circuit Court of Pickens County. He had a fight with a white man and stabbed him to death. The evidence showed that his op- ponent was a much larger man than House.
 The parole for House was recommended by Judge 8. H. .Sprott, who tried the case, and by Solicitor w. B. Oliver who prosecuted House. His petition was sign ed by a number of citizens and office holders of Pickens County.
 In paroIing House Governor Jelks said:
 Because of the advice of the trial Judge and Solicitor and also the advice of the Board of Pardons. a parole is here by ordefed, dependent on his future law abiding conduct.''
 Jesse Speigner, was convicted in the Circuit Court of Geneva County on Feb EuaIy % AS%' ne was dCCuSeu or IuF~ nishing prisoners in the Geneva County jail with tools whereby they were enabled to escape.
 In granting parole to speigner Gover- nor Jelss said:
 This man has served within a few months of his entire term. Recently his wife died and left & number of small chill dren without the means of support. It is ordered, because of the recommendation of the trial officers. the Board of Pardons and some good citizens, that Q parole be extended him to take effect on the 1st day of February. which parole is given tn order to allow him to begin a crop by means of which only he would be able to supply his small children with the nec- essaries of life"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-07
1roRr NEw nuz1pINas.
Several Permits Were Issued by City
 Engineer.


 There is a great deal of building going on tss Montgomery. A majority of the buildsngs are of a substantial character and for tho most part dwelling houses. Hwslaing permits issued from the office Of the City Engineer yesterday amounted to 94.sf7, which, with the $l0,S5o worth ot x,eru1ft@ issued Tuesday. makes hand some total of si5.167 for the past two days.
 A permit was granted to W. A. Satfold to construct six one-story frame houses on Magnolia Street, near Bell Street. The houses will be four-room cottages and will be neat-looking dwelling houses and 4 great improvement in the appearance of fhe neighborhood. The cost of the six houses fs to be $500.
 q W. Davis was granted a permit to huila a one-story five-room frame house af the corner of Cleveland Avenue and BnfIock Street. The house is to cost 9I .soa
 A permit was issued to J. H. James to build a one-story frame house of four foonae in North Montgomery on Joseph Street between Leonora and Davidson mkraaks The cost will be 800.
 D. H E. Warren, as agent, was granted d permit to repair the twO-story frame house. at 22S Monroe Street. The repairing work fs to cost Ai7.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-07
GOES FOR CALHOUN.
Deputy Belser to Bring Negro Back
 to Montgomery.

Deputy sheriff s. s. Belser of Montgom- erw County left yesterday morning for New Orleans, where he goes to bring back Eeorge Calhoun, Q negro, wanted here for murder.
 caIhoun. 1t will be remembered. shot and killed his wife, Fannie Calhoun, Christmag night on the Washington Ferry road. At the same time he wounded two negroes, who gave pursuit.
 He was arrested in New Orleans sev- eral days ago when Sheriff W. R. Waller was notified by the police department of that city.
 Regulation papers preceded Deputy Bel ser to Louisiana
 The deputy and his prisoner are ex- pected to return. today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-07
New sleeuine Gar sarv,ca.

The Atlantic Coast Line will in the near future inasEynrate a triIweekly sleeping car service between Montgomery and Thomasville. The car will be handled by train 57 leaving ThomasvIlle Mondays. Wednesdays and Fridays, and train 5S leaving Montgomery Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, l. -tF
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-07
pEAr.l or O. c. RoDrNsoN. He Was . Highly Esteemed citisen
 of HufAnla.

Eufaula. Jan. k--(Hpecial. l-Chaxles c. Robinson. a most highly esteemed ctti- zen. died at the home of his sister, Mrs. O. H. Peacock. yesterday morning at Il o'clock and was buried at 10 o'clock today from the residence He had been in feeble health for several years, but was able to be out on the streets day or two ago. He had resided here the greater portion of his life and was well and fsvorably known in many sections of the State. hav- ing for several years resided in Birming ham. Mir. Robinson was 8 veteran of the Civil War and was brave and gall lant soldier.
 The cold wave again came down on this ing and ice chung around the Broad Street fountain throughout the day. Many of the oldest farmers say that It has been the longest continued cold spell they have ever known and that there has not been q day for the past two months or more that was net ideal weather for killing hogs.
 Candidates for the various county of- fces are making their announcements and the various races promise to be interest ing. There are four or i've aspirants for Probate Judge and three so far are in the race for Judge of Beat 5.
 Ed Martin. a former resident oe the city. has returned to his old home here after an absence of thirteen years in Texas. Nr. Martin says that he was forced to leave on account of the ravages of the boll weevil
 The Barbour County Medical Society met in the city yesterday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-07
Seaboard Air Line Rv.


 Leave ., Arrive Daily. Montgomery, Ala. Dailv. S;OOaml Eurtsboro, Columbus, Rinh-I Hand, Albany. AmRricua TCordsle, Jacksonville, Ma.l Icon (via CoFdelel. 6avannahl
 and points Ease. I 7:Ssnu. Ivia WeStSrn Railway 1
 and Atlanta-l S;A5arnlFor Raleigh. Norfolk, OlaI S.So.n IPoant Comfort, PeSersburR IRichmond, Washington, Ball ltimore. Philadelphia, NeRI York and all points Easti tPullman SleeDers Atlantai Ito Norfolk and New York Dining car service on noonl t;9opmi train from Atlanta. 0:20prn s:soprnUnion Springs, Ala. anal points on Geaboard eetwOenl Montgomery and Ft. DaviA ISolid train for Untonl tSps4ngs; no change of cAre.I S:I IBzEn Delightful RaiI and water trip to the East SiA Norfolk or Savannah. Apply to C. 8. gornery. Ala, for fall inforrnAtiou, or Chax3sB ?; Stewart. A C.. P, A.. Savannah. Ca. spaSlT sxcebA EandaE.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-07
New Methodist Hvmco1

Washington. Jan. 5.-The joint hymnal committee of the Methodist Episcopal Church. South, which as been in sass,on here for week, concluded it's lahors to- day. About 100 hymns were selected for the new hymnal. which will be issued Ia the rough some time this week.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-07
SUES FOR $500.
V. H. Vaughan Alleges RailrOa,

Company Destroyed Hay. Suit for $500 was filed yesterday in the elwaI division of the City Court of Mont komery by w. H. Vaughn against the Central of Georgia Railroad.
 The bill of complaint ayers that the nlaintiff was in October the owner of twenty-five tons of hay. which the bill AE1eees, was destroyed by fire caused from sparks, negligently flying from the snaoknstack of a locomotive engine of the defendant company.
 The hay was on the farm of the plain siH between Montgomery and Barachias, near the right of way of the defendant e9zupany.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-07
LARGE TICKET SALES
BIC BUSINESS AT THE UNION
 STATION.
December Returns Heavier Than for Any Previous Month-other
 News of Railroad Men
 and Matters.

The ticket sales at the ticket office of the Union railway station for the month of December were unprecedented. break ing all records hitherto known at that of- fice.
 Union Ticket Agent Suratt has just completed :. his December report. The sales amounted to s5s,7S6.55 which Is nearly. s10.eo0 greater than ever known. The highest sales for one month ever made before this was last July when they amounted to s506s0.40. making the December sales $9.G55 greater.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-07
Department Called in forenoon, But
 Little Damage Done,

Two alarms were answered by the Montgomery fire department yesterday. both in the forenoon. Neither amounted to a loss of any consequence.
 The first alarm came in by telephone at SEQ o'clock A pile of trash .in the house at SOS. South McDonough Street became ignited and caused a little smoke and excitement There was no damage.
 A telephone alarm at 1O:4O o'clock sent the department to the residence of J. N
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-07

MitcheIi. n nfii1red' Street. A snaiI blass on the roo<. caused by sparks from the chimney, waS extinguishsd eastly by tho drsmen. The damage was triviaL
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-07

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY. Take Laxative fsrouno ouinine Tablets. All drugxists refund the money if it falls to cure.
 fu.th-ea-tf
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-07
TWO FIRE ALARMS.

For e Cold on the Lungs. and to prevent Pneumonia take Plsos Cure All druggists.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-01-05
Just One Minnie

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Cure strengthens the lungs, wards
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Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-01-05
A Promising Oil Country.

The Greek, Usage and Cherokee
Nations In Indian Territory are re
ceiving wide recognition as pro-
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superior quality; the territory Is
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booklet, giving full data concerning
the country and Its possibilities
Mailed to any address upon request
to Sidney VanDuseu, 7o6, Park
Bldg, Bittsburg, Pa. Itf
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-01-05
A Cold In the Head.

Is simply mild form of catarrh.
Use that which cleanses and heals
the diseased membrane. Bunsens
Catarrh Cure IS the remedy. Cures
catarrh easily and pleasantly, con =
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gives instant relief and opens and
cleanses the nasal passages. Regu-
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free sample and pamphlet telling
about catarrh. For sale by D. A.
Henderson,.