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The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1908-03-12
March Weddings.
LYNCH-DESH1NG

II NOft--D IL )NAr.
AT the Lutheran parson lge in
this place last Saturday after
noon, by Rev. j. Z. Fassold, Mr..
Mack Lynch and Miss Ella Desh-
ong, both of Ayr township, we're
united in marriage.
LININGER-PITTMAN.
At the Reformed parsonage,
Cham bersburg, Pa, at noon,
Wednesday, March 4, 1908, by
the Rev. DR.. Irvln w. Hendricks,
pastor of the Zion Reformed
Church of that place, Mrs. Anna
Catherine Plttman, daughter of
the late Mr.. and Mrs. Michael
Knauff, near McConnellsburg,
Pa, was married to Mr.. Nathan
Walter Llninger, of Kahlotus,
Washington.
The bridal couple left Cham
bersburg Thursday for Ashland,
Oregon, where they expect to re-
side. Owing to the recent death
of the brides mother, they did
not take a wedding tour In the
accepted sense of the term, but
made Denver, Colorado, the first
stop in their journey westward,
and that only for the purpose OF
being able to pass over the Rocky
Mountains, Royal Gorge, and 9th
er places of general interest, in
daylight.
The bride is one of Fulton IS
most estimable young women,
and her many friends here Join ia
the wish that she may find her
western home very pleasant, and
have long and happy life.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1908-03-12
IMPORTANT MEASURES.
The Employer Liability Bill and The POST
al Savings Banks Bill introduced in
Congress BY Senator Knox.


WASHINGTON, March IL.
(SpecIaD-Two of the most i'm
portant measures introduced at
this session of congress, the en-
ployers liability bill and the pos.
tai savings tank bill, were intro.
duced by Senator Knox, of Penn
sylvania. Both of these bills are
now under consideration in COM
mittee and will be reported t.
the senate at an early date. The
indications are that both will pe-
come laws at this session.
A sub com mittee of the COM
mlttee on Judiciary is holding
hearings on the employers lia-
bility bill, giving the workmen
and the railroads every opportun-
lty to present arguments for and
against it. The object for which
Senator Knox strove IN framing
the bill is the one that will be
kept to the front by the com
mittee IN reporting upon 1T, aud
that is to give the workmen the
greatest consideration possible
for their protection and yet keeI
within the bounds of the con
stitution, so that when the bill
becomes a law and gets before
the courts, it will not suffer the
same unfortunate fate that the
former law did.
The postal savings bank bill is
now being considered by a sub
com mlttee of the committee Of
postoffices and postroads. Two
other bills, having the same OBJ
ject as that introduced by Sena
tor Knox are before this sub
com mittee, but it is believed tha'
the Knox bill will be reported tC
the senate. This bill embodlef
the views of the postmaster gen
eral and has the backing of Presi
dent Roosevelt and the admins
tration. Every effort will bt
made to secure It's passage a
this session of congress and the
prospects of success are good
Bankers and tinanciers as rule
will favor 1t, as they recognize
that 1t Will go a long way towards
preventing the recurrence O
such financial stringency as The
country has just passed through
! The people will welcome it as i
will provide an absolutely safe de
posltorY for their savings.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1908-03-12

DEAR EDITOR We will try to
open the door, but we do not know
whether or not we can get it to
swing the right way. We, as a
people--a great many of us, at
least-live in glass houses, and,
consequently, ought not to throw
stones. We are led to make these
observations from some items IN
the News from the Cove a few
weeks ago., which said that some
fellow had broken the third com
mandment. Assuming that the
SAID mmandment was broken
or badly bent by some one or
more of our citizens, can we gath
er up a crowd In this community
who will join in stonlng the vlolat-
ors to death. Will he that is
without sin, cast the first stone ?
To test the matter, let us notice
the answers given by the first
few men we approach.
First Man II went to the
house of God last Sunday, and
made arrangements with my
brother to make trip Monday" I"
Second Man 81 went to church
Sunday or two ago and tried to
hire a man to do a job of work for
me-"
Third Man 81 drove seven or
eight miles last Sunday looking
after a hired girl, and ] was not
forced to have her that day, eth
er; and while | am about it, L
might add that there are few
other things that l did on Sun
day that do not think were just
right. ("
Fourth Man: 81 do not care
|
about taking hand in the ston-
ing match. / have been IN the
habit of taking my neighbors
down into my cellar on the Lord s
day, and giving them stuff to
drink that is mean enough to
make jack-rabblt spit IN bull
dogs face" So, we go on from
one to another and get the same
old story and, finally, give it up
and say, "lsn't it a shame that
we cannot find a man who may
conscientiously cast the first
stone.
In this day of strenuous living,
the OK Is pushed and pushed
through the week, until when
Sunday comes, he is bound to be
in the ditch in spite of himself.
| The farmer goes out after break
fast Sunday morning and in a
few minutes returns excltedly
saying "Wife, our OK is In the
ditch. Come, we must get him
out" The next Sunday the wife
says to the husband; "The OK is
in the ditch again, and we mus
not leave HIM there until Monday
-he may die, and, you know, the
corn has to be plowed. : The
| truth IS, the OK has been IN the
ditch so frequently that he is
getting weak, and is not so hare
to push in as he once was.
1t seems to me there ought Il
be some way to keep hlm out
Ii there was a good wlre fence
along the ditch, and by watching
a little when the OK comes near
he could be kept out.
If we had a Nehemiah of old
the gates would be locked, ant
there would not be any gong II
or coming out, Then the guns
would lie on the hooks, the hors,
would stand in the stall, and th'
man would get more rest on tht
Lords Dav.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1908-03-12
Six widows.

With the death of Joseph A.
Shaw, OF Taylor township, on the
10th ult Whose age, by the way,
was so years and 8 days, instead
OF 66years and 6 days, as given
IN the News), his wife became the
sixth widow in the immediate
Shaw family, TO wit Mother,
Mrs. Irena Shaw; wife, Mrs.
Rosa 9, Shaw; daughter law,
Mrs Esther 2. Shaw; sister-ln-
law, Mrs. Allie v. shaw; cousin,
Mrs. Sarah Shaw, and aunt, Mrs.
Elizabeth Shaw,
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1908-03-12
Local Institute.

The teachers of Union town
ship held their fourth local in
stitute at Harmonic school house
Saturday afternoon Feb. goth.
The following questions were
ably discussed by the teachers
present: /. Review work Oral
and Written. 2. The mission OF
the public school. B. Home study
and the cooperation of the par
ents. The following teachers
We're presents jessie Gienger,
Geo. Lehman, q. B. Mellott, T.
r. Shank and e. Q. Hendershot
The school rendered an excel
lent program consisting Of reci
tation, select readings and sing
ling. A large crowd was present
and the best OF order prevailed
The next institute will be held al
Center. --E. @. Hendershot, sec
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1908-03-12
FIRE AT KN0BSVILLE.
The Dwelling House Of Mrs. Nancy
Owens Narrowly Escaped Destruc-
ton Monday Afternoon.
Decatur, ILL.,,
March II, 1908.

The quiet little village of Knobs
vile was disturbed about four o.
clock, Monday afternoon by the
cry of fire. Smoke issuing from
the roof of Mrs. Nancy Divens'
house at the north end of the
village, occupied by herself and
her sonin.law and daughter, Mr.
and Mrs. James Keebaugh. In
a very few minutes after the
alarm, neighbors we're on the
scene, and Auctloneer While
pushed his way into the garrett
which was hlled with binding
smoke, and yelled Justify for
water, which was supplied by a
willing bucket brigade, and in a
short time the flames were under
control; not, however, until the
roof was practically destroyed,
and much damage done to the
furniture by attempting to re-
move 1T and protect it from wa
ter. There is no insurance. The
fire is supposed to have origlnat-
ed from a stoveplpe which pass
ed out through the roof.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1908-03-12

A surprise party was gwen
Mrs. George Parsons at her
home ON Market street on Satur.
day evening February Goth by a
number Of her lady friends. Mrs.
Parsons is one Of the few whose
birthday occurs once in four
years, aud would be pleased II
such pleasant occasion as Sat
urday evening could be renewed
once each year. All present
greatly enjoyed themselves. =
Mount Union Times.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1908-03-12
PLATFORMS FOR 1908 CAMPAIGN.
What Bryan and Taft Hope TO Win On at
the Coming Conventions.

~"f----o
Below are presented for COM
parison the platforms on which
Taft and Bryan are expected to
face the people in the presidential
race next fall. The platform ad-
opted by the Ohio State Republl-
can Convention Thursday is cred
tied with representing the War
Secretary's ideas, and the plat.
form of the Nebraska State Dem.
ocratlc Convention Thursday is
regarded as em bodylng the views
of the Nebraska leader.
BRYAN'S PLATFORM.
Tariff for revenue only.
Protection of bank depositors
by guarantee fund, issue OF EN-:
ergency currency by Govern
ment, establishment of postal
banks and award of United States
deposits by competitive bidding.
Notice of injunction IN labor
disputes, t,lal before other than
issuing Judge and trial for con-
tempt by jury.
More stringent railroad curb
to prevent stock watering and
competition with shippers and to
reduce rates.
Federal license permitting
trust to control not more than so
per cent. of the product in which
1t deals, and to force corporations
to sell on equal terms in all parts
of country.
Prevention of duplicate direc-
tors in competing companies.
Immediate protectorate for
Philippines. United States to
retain naval and coaling stations.
HACluSlOu VI 1AoldUlCSs
Curb on Capitalization of gov
ernment.
Adequate employers liability
law.
TAFT'S PLATFORM.
Tariff revision next winter.
Currency reform to prevent
panics.
Limitation IN exercise of power
of injunction to prevent it's abuse.
Endorsement of rate law and
other policies of President Roose
velt.
Government regulation o1
trusts and monopolies.
Prohibition of child labor.
Greater merchant marine ano
adequate navy.
Protection of negro in his right
of franchise by reducing electora
vote of State where he is not al
lowed to cast ballot.
Speedy completion OF Panama
Canal.
National safeguarding ofhealth
Compensation for injured Gov
ernment employees.
Improvement of waterways.
Constitutional employers liza
bility law.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1908-03-12
SAMUEL KUNKLE.

Samuel Kunkle, a stock dealer
we'll known in this county, died
at his home in Williamson, Frank
In county, last Saturday, OF can
Ger, aged 81 years. 6months, and
28 days. Mr.. Kunkle was a mem
ber Of the Lutheran church and
a good man. His funeral took
place yesterday.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1908-03-12
HAZEL g. RoTz.

Hazel O., daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles 9, Rotz, of Tod
township, died last Thursday ev-
ening, aged years and IL days.
Funeral on Saturday, conducted
by Rev. Fassold, and interment
at McConnellsdale church. Little
Hazel had been an invalid from
the time of her birth.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-09-16
WEST ELLSWORTH /.

g. B. Floyd has had a well dug and the
water brought into the house.
G. B. Floyd and wife visited Guilford
Blaisdell at East Orland Sunday.
Alvin Grindnl and wife, OF West Surry,
have moved into the Alexander Barron
house.
Miss Matte Grant and brother George
entertained party at Patterns pond Sat-
urday.
Misses Lura P. and Annie s. Carter and
Georgia Jude went to Happytown Sunday,
for visit.
Norris Higgins and wife, Of Bar Harbor,
were here Friday to attend the funeral OF
Mrs. Harry Higgins. They took two OF
their little nephews, Henry and Carl,
home with them.
Lottie May, wife of Harry Higgins, died
Wednesday morning, AT her home in Or
land, after giving birth to a fine, healthy
boy. She leaves a husband, three little
boys, father and step-mother, Henry o..
Davis and wife, of this place, one sister,
Miss Alice L., Of Hermon, one half-sister,
Mrs. Carrie L. White, OF Jonesport, and
one half brother, Leverett Banks, of Ston-
ington. Funeral services were held at the
Baptist church, Rev. P. A. A. Killam Off
ciating. There were many beautiful
flowers. Interment in the Higgins
family lot.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-09-16
COMING EVENTS .

ELLSWORTH.
Wednesday and Thursday, Sept IS and
17-North Ellsworth fair.
Wednesday, Sept. 23-Reunion of Co. D,
First Maine Cavalry Veteran association.
at Ellsworth. Dinner at noon; business
meeting 2 p. m.
COUNTY.
Wednesday, Sept. 23-Highland grange
fair at North Penobscot.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sept.
%, %, M-Hancock Baptist association at
Franklin.
Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. % and
M-Fair OF Eden agricultural society at
Eden.
Thursday, Sept. "a, at Arden Young's
grove, Otis-Field day Of Green Mountain
Pomona grange.
Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept. % and 80
Fair of Northern Hancock agricultural
society at Amherst.
Wednesday, Sept. 30-Orland fair.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-09-16
ELLSWORTH FALLS.

Mrs. George Avery, Of Bangor, has been
here visiting friends.
Miss Georgia Quinn is at home from
Bar Harbor this week.
Miss Mabel Made ocks is in Lynn, Mass,
for visit of several weeks.
Howard Giles left on Saturday for his
home at Jamaica Plain, Mass.
Mrs. Mary d. Jordan, Of Bangor, is vis-
iting her daughter, Mrs. Asa c. Flood. u.
Rev.J. d. Prigmore went to Mariaville
Saturday to attend the funeral OF Aaron
Parsons.
Frank Moore, OF Kingmsn, was here
over Sunday with his wife, who is visiting
here for several months.
Eugene Whitaker and family have
moved here from East Machias, where
they have been living two years.
Frank Gray and family have returned
from two weeks visit with relatives at
Penobscot, and on Monday moved into a
rent on Bridge hill.
DR.. Gordon, wife and child, of Bangor,
have been camping for few days, guests
Of N. G. Aver and wife, at Bill Days land
ing on the river.
Stillman Jordan and wife and Miss
Sadie Jordan left on Thursday Of last
week for ten days visit with relatives
at Oakham and st. John, N. B.
Master Robert Holden was here last
week with his grandmother. He returned
to Bar Harbor Saturday evening. They
spent part of the week at the farm at
Branch pond.
The stores OF Whitcomb, Haynes & Co.
and M. M. Moore are being repainted, also
the dwelling of Hiram Hamilton. Some
repairs are also being made on the
Whitcomb, Haynes & Co. store.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-09-16
Charles v. Dorr, Orland; Stephen SMALL
idge,1 Northeast Harbor; John n. Thomas,

Charles v. Dorr, Orland; Stephen Small
idge,s Northeast Harbor; John n. Thomas
Eden.
Dana Fl. Smith, OF Seattle, WASH, has
been promoted to chief quartermaster on
the government transport Dix. Mr.. Smith
10 the son OF the late Everard G. Smith,
and q native of this city. His many
friends here will be pleased to learn
Of his promotion.
Leah G., only daughter Of Oscar Remick
and wife, died Monday night at her home
on the Bayside road, after long illness.
She was in the twentieth year OF her age.
The parents have the sympathy OF their
many friends. Funeral services were held
at the home this afternoon.
G. r. DeLaittre and wife, who have been
spending the past three months at this
and other points along the coast of Maine,
started for their home in Minnesota last
week. After stay in Stetson, Augusta,
Portland and the White mountains they
take the lake trip for Duluth.
e. g. Burnham has purchased the Am
brOse Campbell house on Central street
for his own occupancy. The house, the
ell of which was damaged by fire some
months ago, is being repaired. Mr.. Burn
ham and family are now in Cutler, where
Mr.. Burnham has mill, but it is under
stood they will make their home here
this winter.
A burning chimney at Labrador farm,
the summer home OF A. =. Treat, set fire to
the woodwork around the chimney, last
Wednesday afternoon. The prompt work
OF Mr.. Nevells, care taker OF the farm,
with others, saved the house. It was
necessary to tear away some OF the wood
work to get at the fire. The damage is
comparatively slight, mostly from smoke
and water. The loss is covered by insur-
ance.
Work on the Bangor end OF the power
transmission line in progressing, and it is
expected that by the first or middle of No
vember the line will be in operation. This
line was started last fall, but when cold
weather set in the job was abandoned.
This summer crews have been at work on
the Ellsworth end erecting poles towards
Bangor. A few weeks ago work on the
Bangor end was begun, and now only five
or six miles Of poles remain to be erected.
The line will carry power to the Veazie
station Of the Bangor Railway & Electric
Co.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-09-16
North Ellsworth Fair

The fair OF the North Ellsworth farmers
club opened to-day with delightful
weather, and good first day attendance.
The North Ellsworth fair always furnishes
a good exhibit and a good time for all who
attend.
Tomorrow will be the big day of the
fair. One of the principal attractions will
be Co. G., N. g. 8. NJ, from Bangor. The
company will arrive at North Ellsworth
about II O'Clock Thursday morning, at
tired in the neat service uniforms Of olive
drab, and will march to the grounds. Here
a space will be set aside for them, and they
will give an exhibition Of tent pitching.
The company will change from it's SER
vice uniforms to the new full dress blue
uniforms which were recently issued to
the company, and an exhibition drill in
the manual OF arms, both in close and ex-
tended order, will be given. An exhibi-
ton of guard mounting, which will be 9
very attractive feature, and drill will
complete the program.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-09-16
NORTH ELLSWORTH.

Lewis Flood, whose death at his home
here on Sept. was briefly reported last
week, had been in failing health for a
year or more, and death was not wholly
unexpected. The funeral was held at the
house Sunday, Rev. w. F. Emery, assisted
by Rev. j. D. Prigmore, officiating. Beau
tiful flowers covered the casket. Mr.
Flood was thrice married. bis first wife
was Miss Sarah Heller, of Cherrytield,
who lived only short time after her mar
riage. The second wife was Mrs. Isaphine
Eastman, who died many years ago. Later
on, he married Mrs. Ida Saunders Smith,
who survives him. Mr.. Flood had great
many warm friends. He leaves three
sisters and two brothers. His age was
sixty-two years.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-09-16
CITY MEETING.

John A. Stuart Hrings Suit Against
the City Other Business.
A recess meeting OF the city government
was held Thursday evening. Present,
Mayor Simonton, Aldermen Stock bridge,
Estey, Hagan and jordan.
Resignation Of Albert Hamilton as
driver OF the hose wagon was received and
accepted, and William II. Pomroy was
elected to fill the vacancy.
The city Clerk was instructed to notify
the Nav England Telephone & Telegraph
Go. to move pole on upper Main street,
in front of the new house OF John J. Duffy.
Bill Of William J. Connick for 1862 for
work on drain across his property on Ham
cock street was taken from the table, and
it was voted to allow Mr.. Connick SO.
On recommendation OF the democratic
city committee, William K. McGown was
appointed ballot clerk in ward 4 in place
Of Olin L. Sargent, who is away from the
city.
The city was notified of suit brought by
John A. Stuart for services as driver Of
the hose wagon for April last, and 500
damages. Mr.. Stuart was removed from
the position by vote OF the board on April
13 last. An order to his credit for the
amount due him from April 1, up to the
time Of his removal, was passed by the city,
but has not been called for by him. The
city voted to place the matter in the hands
Of an attorney. Judge John A. Peters has
been retained for the city.
A special road roll amounting to $as.52
for work at North Ellsworth, was passed.
Street Commissioner Woodward was in
structed to report on the condition of the
Surry road and Happytown road with the
view Of making repairs on them.
Adjourned.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-09-16
Republican Rally.

The final republican rally OF the cam
paign in Ellsworth was held at Hancock
hall last Saturday evening.
Lynch's band played several selections
in the square, and then marched to the
hall.
The speakers were Senator Eugene Hale
and Hon. Charles C. Fairchild, of New
York.
Senator Hale was suffering from an
affection of the throat which prevented
him from using his voice in his usual
manner. The audience, which completely
filed the hall, anxious to hear all the
senator had to say, kept the strictest
silence, and gave the closest attention to
what he had to say.
Briefly, but comprehensively summarize
ing the situation in Maine, he urged
voters to realize not only the importance
of voting, but also of voting straight. He
commented on the personnel of the ticket
from the governor down, laying specia
emphasis on the Importance in view OF the
coming tariff revision OF electing republic
can congressman. No stronger county
ticket, he said, could be presented. Ht
candidate for representative to the legisla.
ture, Judge Peters, and emphasized thu
importance to the city and to the State il
having man OF his character and ability
in the Maine legislature.
The senator expressed regret at his in
ability to make an extended ad dress, ant
gave way to Mr.. Fairchild, who spoke a
length on national topics.
Col. H. e. Hamlin presided. With hin
and the speakers on the platform were L
M. Moore, of the city committee, Mayo
F. F. Simonton, M. 8. Smith, John Malone
F. r. Moore, ex Mayor Norris, Rev. w. F
Emery.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-09-16
REAL ESTATE.

II you want TO sell your shore
property or other real estate, list
II with kay p. Eaton. LAG Maine
ST., Brunswick. Maine. Form
erly Register Of Deeds. CumDer-
land County.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-02-27
ECCENTRIC blanche.
Why the Famous Critics Hands Were
Still Soiled After a Bath.

Why the Famous Critics Hands Were
Still Soiled After Bath.
\ correspondent of the Boston Her
aid says that remark attributed to
the late Sufy Prudhomme WIS made
originally by the famous and eccentric
literary and dramatic critic. Gustave
blanche. who died i'll Paris in Scptem-
Der. ISL. For long time it was
thought thai he slept in HE public
streets. aud he himself took pleasure
I'm giving credit to this report
"Where are you lodging some one
asked him.
Il don't lodge" he replied; i perch"
And where"
CHAMPS Elysees, third tree 10 the
right"
Another anccdote of blanche is that.
being once invited TO dine with Il cele-
bratcd actress. Annias or Nine. Doryai,
he arrived before the company.
My goodness. Planche.a cried the
hostess. what figure YOU cnt, 60
take bath beg. Here is a ticket
He returned i'll an hours time as
clean as when he set out You IN
happy man. you have not taken the
bath"
by my faith. have!
Look 1T your hands"
"Ah. that is because had a hook
while in tie water