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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-16
COMMENTS ON MEN AND
 MATTERS OF THE WORLD

N PARTY of learned scientists have W recently unearthed, near Shell ton, Conn, the skeletons of sev- eral Indians which are believed to be at least 300 years old Two are those of man and woman with arms inter1ocked who were probably buried in a close em- brace far back in the past when this continent was wilderness ruled over by the wandering savages. Perhaps these inanimate relics of a race long dead could tell of romance in those early days and the embrace that has endured all these years may have been the elimination of d tragedy not unlike those which have swayed humanity through all the ages until today But science is cold, calcu- lating and devoid of sentiment. The in- terest displayed by learned men in studying these pathetic figures Is not stirred by sympathy for the supposed lovers who have but lately been revealed once more to gaping world. They are merely absorbed in specuating whether the skeletons belong to race of abor- igines known to anthropologists or whether they belong to an earlier tribe which ante-dated the Pequods in Con- necticut.
 A professor in the University of Chica- go sent out his class of students the other day to do all the work of the re- porters and editors on morning news paper. The students were to cover poli- 
 to be prepared for a four-page paper. Needless to say, the untried journalists found their task of getting up an im- aginary paper. very hard one and the imaginary forms were late in going to the imaginary press Although the whole scheme was imaginary and rather vision- ary, into the bargain. there was nothing at all imaginary about the 'stories" which were turned in. They were all very poor.
 "Dreamland," Coney Islands new amusement resort. has been thrown open to the public and Is reported to be all that its name implies. The sum of s. 50O0OO has been expended on the enter prise, so there is no reason why it should not be gorgeous enough to suit the tastes of most exacting public. In addition to a host of other attractions the Lilli- putlan village, where the former Mrs. Tom Thumb Is an interesting figure, promises to draw many dollars from the pleasure-seeking populace. "DreamIand" has just claims to it's name, but there | a xcio al fba that will be required in order to make trip through this world of many de- lights.
 Just to impress the world with the fact that such a thing is still possible. three masked men held up a stage coach near Saratoga, New York the other day in ap- proved western style. The baggage was thoroughly ransacked but unfortunately the bold bandits had very poor luck and the romance of their achievement was effectually destroyed by the fact that they secured only $40 in booty.
 Stories are going the rounds about the large percentage of women in the Japa- nese army who are taking an active part in winning victories for their land. While it is not generally believed that a tenth of the soldiers now fighting the Russians
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-16

The Oyster Bay season, soon to be opened, will maintain the ad interim repu- tation of our justly esteemed bivalves
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-16

Joseph W. Folk has practically bagged the democratic nomination for governor of Missouri, and the boodlers are prepar- ing to move out.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-16

President Roosevelt is weary of posing for the photographers and is no doubt exceedingly tired of posing for the car toonsts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-16

Professor Wiley of the agricultural de- partment at Washington says little or no Mocha or Java coffee is sold in this country
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-16

Mad dog scares are all scare, and no dog except one afflicted with some dog complaint other than madness. Mad dogs are like snakes in Ireland
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-16

The beet sugar crowd may yet prevent free trade between the canal strip and the mainland. It stands for Dingleyism even in the case of a strip
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-16

The war department has decided that marriages contracted by soldiers in the Philippines are sacred and not marriages of convenience.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-16

Mad dog scares are all scare, and no dog except one afflicted with some dog complaint other than madness Mad dogs are like snakes in Ireland.
  The beet sugar crowd may yet prevent free trade between the canal strip and the mainland. It stands for Dingleyism even in the case of strip. Joseph W. Folk has practically bagged the democratic nomination for governor of Missouri, and the boodlers are prepar- ing to move out. The war department has decided that marriages contracted by soldiers in the Philippines are sacred and not marriages of convenience. Dowie is in Switzerland among the glaciers, seeking consolation against an unhospitable world
 
 The Washington baseball team is be- lieved to be discouraged by the record made by congress.
  The canal strip Is as well off as the mainland, both being governed by execu- tive orders. --s.- Silence Is spreading in politics Even Governor odell is down with the Parker complaint.
 The Russians are running so fast they never see the Japs. who are cautiously ad- vaneing.
 Speaker Cannon seems to be as much Uncle Joe in Illinois as he is at Wash ington.
 The campaign of the summer girl will not be affected by operations in the far east.
 The first peaches are here. but they are of the hue that suited John and his sister Sue
  General Kuropatkin Is entitled to one revision of his original Tokio programme
 ----s.--- In Germany 1t is so easy to live with out working that there are no tramps.
  Coney Island and the Pike are running a close race for the publlcs money.
 ----s~--------- Academic halls are beginning to re- sound with commencement oratory.
  The Russians seem to experience great difficulty in getting ready to fight.
 --s--- Colonel Younghusband is promoting the undertakers' trade in Tibet. The Carnegie hero fund Is already over drawn in anticipation
  The true character of the Pike is still open to discussion.
  Judge Parker had red hair He has none at all at present. Spring toncs aee drawing the publlc's dollars just now. Bad germs are not half so injurious as bad habits. All statesmen can be mentioned for vice president
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-16

w. J. Bryan reports to the assessor that he has only sl7OO in cash, thus rebuking the trust barons again.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-16

Dowie is in Switzerland among the glaciers, seeking consolation against an unhospitabe world
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-16

The Washington baseball team is be- lieved to be discouraged by the record made by congress
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-16

The canal strip is as well off as the mainland, both being governed by exeeu- tive orders
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-16

The Russians are running so fast they never see tho Japs. who are cautiously ad- vancing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-16

Silence Is spreading in politics. Even Governor Odell is down with the Parker complaint
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-16

Speaker Cannon seems to be as much Uncle Joe in Illinois as he is at Wash ington.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-16

not be affected by operations in the far east
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-16

The first peaches are here but they are of the hue that suited John and his sister Sue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-16
WHY IT VARIES.

All statesmen can be mentioned for vice president.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-16

The Carnegie hero fund Is already over drawn in anticipation
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-16

The true character of the Pike is still open to discussion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-16

Colonel Younghusband is promoting the undertakers' trade in Tibet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-16

Judge Parker had red hair He has none at all at present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-16

Frank V Evans and R. L. o'Neal Jr' Ire the only authorized travelling repre- sentatfves of the Age-Heraid in It's eir- rulation department
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-16

Spring tonics ase drawing the publlc's dollars just now.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-16

General Kuropatkin Is entitled to one revision of his original Toxlo programme
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-16

The Russians seem to experience great difficulty in getting ready to fight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-16

Bad germs are not half so injurious as bad habits.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-16

Coney Island and the Pike are running q close race for the publlcs money.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-16

In Germany 1t is so easy to live with out working that there are no tramps
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-16

Academic halls are beginning to re- sound with commencement oratory
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-16

Stories are going the rounds about the large percentage of women in the Japa- nese army who are taking an active part in winning victories for their land. While it is not generally believed that a tenth of the soldiers now fighting the Russians
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-03-02
Educational Meeting.

Tho third local institute in Tay.
lor, was held at Waterfall school
house last Friday evening. The
meeting was called to order by
the teacher, Miss Nora Fisher,
and Prof. B. G. Lamberson was
chosen president.
The following questions were
discussed: 1. How do you teach
pupils to think? 2. Importance
of being thorough and practical ?
8. Reading: What? How? Why !?
4. How to interest parents in
school work.
Teachers present were Prof.
Griffith, Prof. Lamberson, John
Woodcock, Grace Huston, H. Fl.
Bergstresser and Lee Bolinger.
The program was interspersed
with recitations, dialogues and
music, The crowd was orderly
and respectful which made it ve-
ry interesting.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-03-02
ABOUT PEOPLE YOU KNOW
Snapshots at Their Movements, as They
Come and Go.
NAMES OF VISITORS AND VISITED.
home for q Vacation, Away for an Outing. a
Trip for Business or Pleasure, YouD
Find II Right Here.

Miss Mabel Trout is visiting
friends in Waynesboro.
Miss Emily Greathead is visit.
ing her brothers R. Newton and
Frank at Staunton, Va.
On account of sickness in the
neighborhood, the local institute
announced for FRIDAY evening
has been called off indefinitely.
Mr.. John Clevenger the oblig-
ing mail carrier between Huston
town and Three Springs, was a
pleasant caller at this Office last
Thursday afternoon.
Next Sunday, March 6, Rev.
Chas. H. Shull will preach fare
we'll sermons as follows At ST.
loan at 10 o'clock a. m. Ebenezer
at 2 p. M, and at Asbury at 7.
Mr.. Anderson Mellott has just
completed his trip through the
county IN the discharge of his du-
ties as Merchantile Appraiser
He was accompanied by Mr.. Boyd
Lake.
Mr.. Charlie Greathead, who
has been spending several months
at the soldiers orphans school at
Jumonvllle, Pa, came home last
Wednesday for short visit, and
expects to 60 to Altoona in a few
weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. A. Bard and
little son Harold of Potter coun.
ty, spent a few hours in town last
Friday. They have been visiting
friends in this county for some
time but expect to return to Pot
ter county in few days.
S. 1. Miller, who has been spend
ing ten weeks among friends here
left on Monday for Peoria, ILL.,,
where he spent last summer, but
he says he expects to return next
fall in time to vote straight Dem
ocrat ticket.
Mr.. S. II. Hockensmith, near
Laidlg called few minutes at
this Office while in town last
Wednesday. Sammy has 23-
year-old colt that doesn't think it
any great trick to bring him to
town and return home in a half
day, even though the round trip
drive is 90 miles.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-03-02
HARRY E. SIPES MARRIED.
Wins the Hand OF One OF the Fair Daugh'
ters OF His Adopted State.

From the Savanna Qllinois)
Daily Journal, we learn of the
marriage in that city on the 10th
ult., of Mr.. Harry E. Sipes, son
of ex.Sheriff and Mrs. d. V. Sipes
of this place, and Miss Anna Law
an accomplished young lady Of
that city.
The ceremony took place at 4
o'clock in the afternoon in the
Presby terian church which was
beautifully decorated.
The Journal has this to say Of
Harry.
'There is no better or popular
man in Carol county than FL. E.
Sipes, the groom. He is a true
man in every sense Of the word.
He resided in Savanna for a good
many years, first conducting a
brio brac store and later pur.
chased the McKenney stock. A
short time ago he disposed of this
and has been engaged in business
at Chadwick. Harry counts his
friends by his acquaintances. He
is friend to all and everyone has
a good word for him. He is genial
and companionable and a man
who can be depended upon no
matter where he may be. AL
though but short time a resi-
dent of Chadwick he has already
surrounded himself by circle of
friends who will extend a hearty
welcome to him and his bride"
Mr.. and Mrs. Slpes will reside
in Chadwick, ILL.,, being at home
after April 1st. Harry's many
Fulton county friends join in ex-
tending congratulations.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-03-02


John Booth.
After the death of his first wife
Mr.. Grissinger was married to
Mrs. Jane Bell of Tod township,
who survives. He is survived by
one brother, also, Daniel l.. Girls
singer of Orbisonia.
The deceased was a consistent
member of the Lutheran church
for many years, was generous aud
kindhearted, and had a large circle
of friends whose hearts will be
filled with sadness as they learn
of his death.
Funeral will take place on
Thursday at 10 o'clock and inter.
ment will be made in the grave.
yard at the Lutheran church in
this place.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-03-02
WELLS TANNERY.

J. N.,Duvall was in Saxton last
week on business.
Many of our people are suffer
ing with colds and sore throat.
Master John Swope, who has
been very sick, IS slowly recover
ing.
ia. Wlshart spent Wednesday
and Thursday in Bedford and Ev
erett.
Gertrude Young visited Misses
Maggie and Lille Stunkard o.
Enid a part of last week.
A little daughter has come Il
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Sam
Neck, and a son to Mr.. and Mrs
Ambrose Helsel.
Mr.. and Mrs. David Helsel an(
Mrs. Emma Wyrick of Southforl
are visiting their parents, Mr.
and Mrs. AL Helsel.
Many of our young folks at
tended the social for the benefi
of No. 2 Epworth League held a
VIM. Cunningham's Friday even
ing.
Harvey Hickman was not full.
satisfied with Pennsylvania ant
has started to Illinois to seel
something that will make hin
more monev than digging Goa
here. We all wish you luck, Har
vey.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-03-02
FORT LlTTLETON.

Observation-Disclosures ev-
erywhere.
Albert Fraker and Katharine
Cromer spent Sunday at Knobs
vile.
Rilla Raker, who has been en-
ployed at the hotel for some time,
went home on Saturday.
The school is quite small now
on account of measles.
Geo. Q. Fraker with his force
of men were out at Three Springs
on Saturday loading lumber.
Sadie Sipes spent a few days
recently with the family OF VIII
liam Wilds.
Maggie Laidig spent from Sun
day until Monday with the family
of Amos Sipes.
DIR. Hill fell on the ice and ~
now nursing a scratch on his
wrist aegsf n
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-03-02
BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARY.
Rev. DR.. Vests Friends Gave Him q
Pleasant Little Surprise.

Pleasant Little Surprise.
Last Thursday, Rev. DR.. West
of this place reached the 10Th
milestone in the journey of life.
Some of his friends found out the
fact and determined to give the
reverend gentleman pleasant
little surprise.
The Doctor has his home with
his daughter Ella, the wife of
Mr.. r. Sharpe Patterson, on Wa.
ter street, and at an early hour
IN the evening, the Doctor, who
was busy at work in his study,
was informed that DR.. and Mrs.
McKibbln had called, and were
in waiting down IN the parlor.:-
When the Doctor reached the
parlor, he found not only DR.. and
Mrs. McKibbin, but quite mum
ber of other friends, and made
the remark as he looked around
that he was not aware that DR..
and Mrs. McKibbin had so large
family.
In short time so many other
persons arrived that the spacious
parlors were crowded.
After the visitors had spent an
hour very pleasantly in social
way, Mrs. Patterson served re.
freshments, at the close Of which
M. R. Shaffner, Esq, announced
that remarks" were in order,
and proceeded to call for short
addresses, to which Hon. w. Scott
Alexander, DR.. W. l.. McKibbln,
Judge Swope, and the editor of
the NEWS responded. The com
pany then joined in singing'!Blest
be the tie that binds, after which
DR.. West spoke very feelingly OF
his appreciation of the kindly
greetings which he had received
and of the pleasant relations that
existed between him as pastor
and his people, and closed by in
voking the blessing of God upor
those present, and upon all 9th
ers interested in the extension O.
Christ's kingdom here on earth
An affectionate "good night" was
then extended to the reverend
doctor, and the company repair
ed to their homes.
| During the exercises, repres
entative of his congregation slip
ped into DR.. Vests hand, two
bright double-eagles as a sub
stantial token of their affection
for him as their pastor.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-03-02

333, is not, in form, supplement
to the act of June 25, 1885, p. l..
1S7, or an amendment thereof,
but deals with the same subject,
and the two statutes, being thus
in pari materia, are to be con-
strued together. Therefore tax.
ing these acts together, it is clear
that the act of 1893 repeals the
numerous local laws inconsistent
with it.
"This conclusion IS made IRE
sistible by the able opinion of
Judge Mcpherson in Com. v.
Middleton, 3 Dist. Rep. 6s9,
which we adopt as our own and
regard as conclusive on this ques-
tion.
"The same question was decid-
ed by Judge Endllch In Com. ex
rel. V. Munchebal, on the author.
ity of Judge Mcpherson in Com.
V. Middleton, supra, reported in
167 Pa. 1856, and in this case the
Supreme Court, in a per curiam
opinion affirming the lower Court,
say:
"'Since the adoption of the
present Constitution the legisla.
ture has sought to bring about
uniformity in the administration
of the affairs OF counties and
townships, as well as those Of cit.
les and boroughs. The Constltu-
tion requires this, and we have
felt constrained to interpret stat
utes relating TO those subjects in
the light of the constitutional re-
quirements. This case is fairly
ruled by Commonwealth v. Nc
Pherran, 1852 Pa. 244, and by
Quinn v. Cum berland county, 1862
Pa, 55, and we have no intention
to depart from the rule laid down
in these cases.
"We are of the opinion that a
tax collector, duly elected under
the provisions of the act of 1885
and 1898, and complying with the
provisions of same, is the legally
authorized tax collector of his
district.
"And now, Feb'y "a, 1904, the
appeal in this case is sustained
to the extent of allowing Mr.
Shaw credit IN his settlement
with the additional sum of S36. 28
Costs of this appeal to be paid
out of the school fund of the dis
trict."
The act under which the Coun'
ty Treasurer has been collecting
the county tax is also a special
one, having been passed In 1869
Under the new regime the town
ship collector will collect that too
While 1t is to late to elect collect
ors for this year, the law provides
that where they have not been
elected the court may appoint.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-03-02
The HARVEST OF DEATH.
Well Known People Who Have Passed
Away During the Past Week.
WORK NOT CONFINED TO ONE LOCALITY
Lewis Weller, Of Thompson; Mrs. J. l.. Girls
singer, Of Wells; ex.Sherif John Hill, Of
Bethel; A. q. Grisslnger, Of Tod.
LEWIS WELLER.

L0WlS WelleI, Wou huOWu CIV
izen of Thompson township, died
of pneumonia last Friday after
noon, and interment was made
on Sunday at Rehoboth, funeral
services being conducted by Rev.
S. L. Baugher of Needmore.
Mr.. Weller was aged SO years,
2 months and IL days, and is sur
vived by his wife and nine chill.
dren, seven of whom were afflict.
ed with measles and, of course,
not able to attend the funeral of
their father.
The deceased was member of
the M. E. church. and was highly
respected by all who knew him.
ELIZABETH c. GRISSINGER.
Elizabeth g., wife of Mr.. James
l.. Grissinger, passed peacefully
away at her home near New Gre
NADIA last Friday at the age of A
years, 4 months and % days.
Mrs. Grlssinger was daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph E.
Brldenstlne, and with the excep-
ton of her brother, H. H. Briden-
stine, of Creekside, Indiana coun-
ty, is the last of family of seven
children.
The deceased was a membe of
the Bethel Church of God for ma,
ny years, and was possessed of a
lovely Christian character.
She is survived by her hus.
band and by four children, name.
ly, Carlton, Cloyd, James, and
Harry.
Funeral was conducted on Sun.
day by her pastor, Rev. w. a.
Dressler, and her remains laid tc
rest IN the beautiful little ceme
terry at Bethel church.
JOHN HILL.
While sitting in his easy chair
at his home IN Bethel township
Monday, ex-Sheriff Johu Hill, one
of the County's most substantial
citizens, passed peacefully and
painlessly from the scenes o.
earth, aged about 68 years.
Mr.. Hill had for several years
been greatly afflicted with asth
ma and other pulmonary trou
bles.
He was married twice first tt
a Miss Gordon, daughter of Mo
ses Gordon, deceased, of Thomp
son township, from which uniol
the following children survive
namely, Adaline, Mrs. Amos Gar
land; Emma, Mrs. John A. Gar
land; Sadie, Mrs. Scott Sharpe
Maggie, Mrs. J. G. Barton, ant
Matte, the name of whose hus
band we do not have.
After the death of his frs
wife be was married to Miss An
ma, daughter of the late Morgan
Hill, and j. Tilden and Austin ar
sons of this marriage.
In the fall of 1868 Mr.. Hill wa
elected sheriff of this county, de
feating Mr.. d. s. Mellpttof Lick
ing Creek township, and made
popular and capable officer.
Mr.. Hill was a man of means
and was generous in his aid I
those in need of help.
His funeral takes place to-day
interment being made in the Hi
graveyard.
ANDREW G. GRISSINGER.
After an illness covering a p'
rod of four years and a half, d.
ring which he bore his sufferin
with patience and Christian fort
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-03-02

ANDREW G. GRISSINGER.
After an illness covering a pc.
rod of four years and half, du.
ring which he bore his suffering
with patience and Christian forti
tude, Mr.. Andrew G. Grissinger,
one OF the Oldest and most highly
respected citizens of this vicinity
died at his home in Tod township
on Monday night at the age of n
years, 10 months and 3 days.
Mr.. Grisslnger was born il
York county, Pa, and in early
manhood came to this county and
was married to Miss Rebecc'
States. The following childrer
survive, namely, Kate, Mrs. M
M. Bender; Jane, Mrs. Davit
Rotz; Daniel L.; Rebecca, Mrs
John OFT; Belle, Mrs. ]. p. Con
rad; Ada, Mrs. w. B. Karns o
Everett; William; apd Tilhe, Mrs
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