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The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1909-09-09

he says the census should be taken
in business like manner by COM
petent men. While so employed they
should give their whole time 30 their
official duties. They are not to ifeel
themselves politicians enjoying the
reward OF partisan activity, with
census taking as a side line.
There can be no intelligent dissent
from this proposition. The appor-
priation for the work Is large, and
the work itself important in the high
est dergee. 1t is performed but once
In ten years, and sctul facts OF its
growth and present size and resources.
We grow at an stonishing rate. NC
other country compares with us IL
that particular. Hundreds of thou
sands OF people continue to swell cul
population every year; and the great
majority speedily shake down and be
come PRODUCERS as we'll as consumers
Look at conditions here in the West
and note the difference compared
with 20 years ago. Even the South
which is making steadily progress
We should keep the most accura''
track of ourselves, both as an insplra
tion to even greater things, and So
guide in cutting out new work
There is nothing comparable with th'
information of bow numerous we are
what we have In posse s5ion and wha
in fair, prospect, and what means arr
being Employed to still further dev
elop la magnificent empire.
The census has come to be mos
comprehensive. 1t opens the doc
In every practical direction, aud al
sections yield up their figures an'
theil facts. And in the mirror thu
formed the country gets good looI
a itself.
1t ia but truism therefore, to say
that this is not worklfor politicians t.
be performed under boss rule to
party purposes, but work for com
petent men of everyday affairs, hav
ing only the general good In mind
and answefable and answering Il
strictly business direction.
The President has moved with deli.
beIation, and In making his selection
had ha advice from the best source
of command. 1t Is likely that In tn
main he has performed his part we'll
Ihe number of supervisors is large
and the number of places that they II
turn must fill is very much larger
So that the best men may not in ever
case find employment. But the aver
age should be high, and the Presl
denis letter should secure excellen
results from every worthy man pu
In commission Bellingham ReviIle
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1909-09-09
A WORD
New Home Owner

No one will claim more
than 'just as good"
against Fuller's Pure Pre-
pared Paint, 46 colors;
Berry Bro. Varnish, Stan
dard Varnish Wks goods,
Johnson's Stains, Dyes,
Wakes, Pioneer Shingle
Stain. Why not be sure
that these are used; cost is
the same. Then let us ex-
plain the great English
Enamel and show you the
greatest line of Cut Glass
and Nickel Bath Room fix
lures. $50 to 800 will
make the bath room look
like a silver palace.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1909-09-09

No. !. Two acres about one mile out
All set to two-year-old Newtown and
Spitzenberg apple trees with strawber-
rieS set between rows. Five room
house, woodshed, etc. Price $3l00,
No. ., AZ acres about one mile out.
Four acres set to apple trees in bear
ing, of mixed varieties. All kinds of
small fruit. Fair house and barn.
Fine views. Price $4,000. Terms.
No, g. Five acres ~ miles out. All
set to apple trees of which 80 are in
full bearing, balance from one to four
years old, Newtowns and Spitzenbergs.
Water right with place. Fair build
ngs. Windmill, etc Three acres of
strawberries set between trees. Price
5000 Terms.
No 4. Six acres about one mile out,
All set to apple trees 2 to A years old.
Newtowns and Spitzenbergs. About 2
acres OF strawberries. Water right
with place. Good four room house
and also good barn. Price includes
horse, wagon and implements. $1,000.
Terms.
No. 5. Two to 123 acres about 2 miles
out All set to two-year-old Newt0wn
and Spitzenberg apple trees. Water
right with place Good views and
good location. Price 500 per acre
with easy terms.
No. E. Five acres about miles out
S5 apple trees 5 years old; so cherry
trees 5 years old; 90 apple and 80
peach trees | year old Water right.
House and barn, Price $500.
No. Z. Ten acres q miles out.
acres in six-year-old apple trees; u
acres in o-year-old trees; lla acres
in one-year.old trees, all Newtowns
and Spitzenbergs; acres of potatoes;
2 acres of hay good barn, suitable for
house. Water right Fine view and
Good soil. Price $500. Terms,
No. s. Ten acres. About 2 miles
out, 8 acres set to trees, acres of
Strawberries set between rows, and 3
acres OF potatoes. l40 5-year old New
towns; l10 4-year old apple trees,
mostly Spitzenbergs; 90 apple t. ees,
years old; Ortley and Winter Ban
s0as also bearing pear, cherry and
peach trees. acre blackberries and
m pberries. Good barn and fair
h. use. Implements go with place. 8
in hes OF water stock. Price, $4,000.
T rms.
No. ~ acres about miles out on
good road All set to trees year old.
Land lies fine. Good location; water
right; room house. Price $4,000
No. 10. Twenty acres. Six miles out.
600 bearing Newtowns and Spitzen-
bergs ard few Jonathans and Black
Twigs, all 7 years old; 1870 Newtowns
and Spitzenbergs, 5 yearsold 1870 New
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1909-09-09

towns and Spitzenbergs, 3 years old;
270 Newtowns and Spitzenbergs, 2 yrs.
old. 2 acres in alfalfa This is GER
tainly fine place in all respects and
will not be ON the market long at price
asked. $4,000. Good terms.
No. IL. Twenty acres. Nine miles out.
II acres set to Newtown and Spitzen-
berg apple trees years old, balance
of place slashed. Trees are in fine
shape. Price $l2,500. !! mile to
railroad station. Terms.
No. r. Twenty acres. q miles out.
Six acres of apple trees six years old Z;
2 acres years old; SO acres 2 years
old; 4 acres one year old, all Newtowns
and Spitzenbergs; acres ofnew straw
berries; 81 acres of potatoes; acres
in hay. Fair house and 2 good barns
Is inches OF water right goes with
place; also horse, wagon and all inn
plements. Price $4,000. Terms
No. 13, Eight acres. q miles out 5
acres of trees, years old, Newtowns
and Spitzenbergs; l50 Newtowns and
Spitzenhergs, year old. acres
mostly cleared. 2 acres of strawber-
ries, 3 inches of water right. House.
Price, $5400, Terms.
No. IA. 40 acres. miles out, 8 acres
of and 7-year-old apple trees; acres
years old; 6 acres years old and 5
acres one year old, all standard variet
les; l12 acres iii pears one year old !;
acres of strawberries; 2 acres of
meadow. New house Of rooms and
good barn. Price $25O00 Good terms.
No Is. Twenty acres, 8 miles out. 8
acres of 5year-old trees; 10 acres one
year.old; balance in hay Trees are
standard varieties. Water right; 2
houses and one barn; / miles to rail.
road station. $4,000. Terms
No. Is. Nineteen acres mile out. 250
bearing trees of which one-third are
Spitzenbergs, balance Newtowns, Jon.
athans and Ben Davis; 200 Newtowns
and 1 years old; shares of water
stock, some Strawberries; house and
barn, Price $4,000. Terms.
No. II. Twenty acres II miles out.
About l5 acres cleared and in hay,
balance easily cleared. This is GER
tainly a snap at $500.
No. Is. Nineteen acres. Unimproved,
about 7 miles out. Good apple soil,
II acres of this property lies fine.
Good spring on place Under irriga-
tion ditch. Price $4,000, half cash,
balance any time.
No. 10. Forty acres about ST. miles
out. S5 acres of excellent apple land.
Under irrigation ditch. Price $4,000.
Terms.
We also nave some very good business
property for sale; also city lots and
snaps in city residences.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1909-09-09
The Difference.

Here is story that is going the
rounds of the pIess:
"Not long ago farmer in Iowa
went to harness dealer to buy a
team harness. He found one that
suited, the price being $40. The
farmer happened to remember that
about dozen years ago he bought o
harness from the same dealer tor S35
and mentioned tha TACT. The dealer
went to his books and found 1t 70 be
true. "But," said the dealer my
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1909-09-09
III. NJ. ADAMS,
G, +. & p. A., S. p. * S. Ry
PORTLAND, ORE.

books show that you did uot pay cash
for them because you did not have
the money. You hauled in 300 bushels
of corn and gave it to me for the s35
harness. Now | am willing to po this
IL you will bring me in 30 bushel OF
corn I'll give you the S45 harness. al.
80 double buggy harness worth S35
single buggy harness worth sll, q
plush robe worth 81, a boys riding
saddle worth IS, riding whip and
bride worth $3.50, curry comb and
brush worth 81, and raw hide whip
worth 81. -"
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1909-09-09

An increase of 2 cents is to be made
soon in the fee tor registering letters
and packages. Announcement of the
proposed change was recently by
Postmaster General Hitchcock. The
Government has been losing heavily
through the present system.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1909-09-09

Willie was missed by his mother
one day for some time and whom ht
reappeared she asked
"Where have you been my pet?"
"Playing postmn," replied her pet
~ gave letter to all the houses or
our road. Real letters too"
"Where on earth did you gel
themP" questioned his mother II
amazement.
"They we're those old ones In your
wardrobe drawer, tied up with rib
bon" was the innocent reply.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1909-09-09

The remarkable success of
our profit giving Crockery
Sale induces lis to feel your
nerve for bargains on
Garden Hose, Refriger-
atOrs, Ice Cream FreeZ-
ers, Screen Doors, Ad-
Unstable Screens, Alcohol
Stoves, Gasoline Stoves,
Oil stoves, Fireless Cook
ers. A bunch of money
saving bargains, but stock
is already broken and you
must come now.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1909-04-01
ChaS. r. SteaCh,

The partnership so long exist
ing between Dwight Thomp-
son and myself has been dis
solved on account of Mr..
Thompson's moving to Philadelphia,
and this is to notify the public that l
will continue the business of
Painting and Paper hanging,
and guarantee the same satis-
faction that we have always
given.
Latest Styles of Paper, and samples
may be seen by calling on me, or by
dropping me postal,
ChaS. Il. Steach,
NoCnnpal1churor Do
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1909-04-01
DON'T MISS 1T.
DOORS OPEN AT 7:3O.
Resolutions of Respect.

WHEREAS, The Great and Su.
preme Ruler has, IN his infinite
wisdom, taken from amoug us
one of our worthy and much es
teemed brothers, Cyrus Mentzer,
and
WHEREAS, The intimate rela-
ton held with him in this Cornet
Band OF McConnellsburg, makes
1t betittlng that we record our ap-
precla tion of him. Therefore, be
it
Resolved, That the removal of
such a noble brother from among
us leaves vacancy that will be
deeply felt by all the members
and friends of this Band, and will
prove serious loss to the COM
munity, as well as to the Band.
Resolved, That we tenderly
sympathlze with the family of
our deceased brother in their
hour of tllal and affection, and
earnestly com mend them to the
keeping of Hlrc who looks with a
plying eye upon the widowed
and fatherlesS.
Resolved, That IN our sorrow
for the loss of a faithful and be-
loved brother, we find consolation
in the belief that it is well with
him for whom we mourn.
Resolved, That the Band hall
be draped IN mourning for four
weeks from day of death, in hon.
or of brother Mentzer.
Resolved, That a copy of these
resolutions be placed upon the
records of this Band, a copy be
printed In each County paper,
and copy be given the bereaved
family.
9. G. ROTZ,
D. E. LITTLE,
VIM. S. BLACK,
Committee.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1909-04-01
9. G. RoTz,
D. e. LITTLE,
VIM. S. BLACK,
Committee.
KNOBSVILLE.

Dowell Oakman moves on
Thursday from the Bru baker
homestead here, to the Mollle
Lyon farm near Fairview.
Irwin Bradnick, wife and chill
dren Emma and Frank, visited
James Keebaugh's on Sunday.
Mr.. Hiram and Harvey While,
of Three Springs, visited the
formers sister, Mrs. Harrison
Gutshall, one day last week.
Olive While was housed up two
days last week with grippe.
Geo Regi burnt a limeklln last
week.
Mrs. Minnie Brubaker, who
has been employed at MERGERS
burg, accompanied by her daugh-
ter Helen, was vlsitlngher friends
on this side of the mountain.
Mrs. Bertha Oakman and
daughters Dorotbea and Kathar-
Inc, of Harris ,nvllle, visited Dav.
i'd Myers and wife on Tuesday.
Mrs. John Sherman and Mrs.
Susan Stouteagle are seriously
Ill with pneumonia.
Miss Amy Wagner spent few
days recently with her sister,
Mrs. Jennie Bishop.
Miss Alice Long entertained
quite number of her friends on
Monday evening.
George Glunt, wife and daugh'
ter Velma, spent a day recently
with Michael Black and wife, al
McConnellsburg.
David While aud wife spent
Saturday at the County Seat.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1909-04-01
STOCK OF
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

Having sold my farm, | desire to
sell my stock of Merchandise, consist
ing of Boots, Shoes, Hats, Caps, Dry
Goods, Queensware, Hardware, Gro
ceries, &c.
The room is a good one, and can be
rented on reasonable terms. Desir-
able location. Good point for bust
ness.
Call on or address,
j. w. L AXE,
2-25, IT, Pleasant Ridge, Pa.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1909-04-01
NEW BAKERY.
F. B. Mcdonald

takes this method of informing the
people of McConnelsburg and vicini-
ty that he is prepared, in addition to
bread at all times, to fur
nish Cakes, Pies, and all kinds of
pastry.
Orders left with him will be prompt
ly filled and satisfaction guaranteed.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1909-04-01

Why you make chickens buy
2c Chicken Powders for 15c food the
We know that this is all right has been tested by
good people Try this and Carpet
tack 100 for mating 1c box; a &c box cakes
of enox 25c horse cards. combs 10 and c
brushes, 10 Rising polish 10c tin
coffee II to 6c machine thread SPOOL Just bought
deal yellow pads 25c They the lOn @ they II
inches. Also the felt pads at 80
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1909-04-01

Master Thaddeus Winegard-
ner, who lives with his grand
father, DAVID Wlnegardner IN
Taylor township, and who attends
the Winegardner school, Is now
almost twelve years of age and
has never missed a day from
school since he started-and he
began to go to school as soon as
he was of school age. If there
are any othe boys ar girls that
have as good a record we would
like to hear from them.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1909-04-01
M. R. SHAFFNER,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
Office on Square,
McConnellsburg, P

All legal bus. ness and collections entrusted
will eceive careful and prompt attention.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1909-04-01

Just word those you going housekeeping. We
these goods Table and 2c
se knives and forks 3Sc 81 5 tin pudding and 5c
tin pie for &C. and for tin milk ainer 10
2c tin dish 1O17 and 25c; 1O5S and 25
galvanized LOOT pals 5c Ids and &C. 2qt bread raiser
with lid 5c WATERS galvanized tubs
tubs, cedar good sze 75c largest size, 9sc
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1909-04-01
ac THE ae
r aCket Store
Some Prices for Court Week.

Just 25 doz green and oil window shades that
are going to sell at 20 Now are looking for bargain don't
miss this SALE Also the felt White curtain poles Sc y yds
white lace curtains 32 n wide 3c mating II and 16c
Say have nice line of Japanese mating at @ yd carpet
162 to l5c looking for good Linoum this spring
will 75c This piece goods and
grade sold sell S5c.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1909-04-01
Western Maryland Railroad Company.
In Effect June 10. 1908.


Trains leave Hancock as follows;
No. 6-5.5O a. IN. daily for Hagerstown, Bal
timore, Waynesboro, Chambersburg,
and intermediate.
No. 1000 a. IN tweek days. Baltimore, Get.
tysburg York and intermediate.
No. 2-255 D. m. Cweek days. Baltimore and in
termediate stations. VeStbule train
with observation buffet car,
No. Is SO a. m. (week days. Cumberland and
intermediate.
No. 3-l.Oo p III. (week days. Little Orleans,
Old Town, Cumberland, Elkins and
west. Vestibule train with observation
buffet car.
No $50 p. IN daily leaves Baltimore 4.20
p. m, Hagerstown Ti0 p. m.
All trains make connection at Bruceville for
Frederick and trains and for points north
and at Baltimore (Union Station for Phila,
delphla and New York.
F.M. HOWELL, C. W. MYERS,
Gen, Pass. Agt. Agent.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1909-04-01
WATCH REPAIRING

TO THE PUBLIC:
After having worked at the
Bench, more or less, for the past
fifteen years, I have just return.
ed from Philadelphia, where l
took a course of Watch'Making
and Engraving at the Philadel-
phla College of Horology, and !
now teel competent to do first
class Watch Making and Engrav
ing; and would solicit, at least,
a trial. 1 GUARANTEE MY Work.
Respectfully,
D. r. RAMSEY,
3 18, At Clear Ridge, Pa.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1909-04-01
O. II A n IT e w A II E

cups 9n pie plates 3q double boilers blue
and white preserving kettles 2s30 $50: Berlin kettles
lids lOq blue and white pals blue white
No Kettles 6Oc; them chambers "a
ing kettles 4qt 15c 6 2c sgt 2c Got another of those
l4-qt. gray dish pans at 2c
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1909-04-01
INTERESTING PARAGRAPHS
Of ccs, and General Interest, Gathered
al Home or Clipped firm our
Exchanges.
CONDENSED FOR HURRIED READERS

Mr.. David Winegardner and
S. G. Gracy of Taylor township
we're in town Monday. MIR, Ora.
cey took out letters of admins.
tration on the estate of the late
John Hess deceased of Dublin
Mills. Mr.. Wiuegardner said
that Mrs. Hess, who is his
daughter, is still suffering good
deal from rheum ltism.
Toilet Articles, Perfumery,
and Stationery, at Rock bottom
prices-Seylar's.
Harry E. Huston, Saltillo, Pa,
will pay 12c 10. for country side;
14c for Shoulder; 16c ID. for ham;
16c d,,z. for eggs.
Our old time friend and school
mate, John s. Hull, formerly of
Bethel township, but for many
years q resident of Mansfield, o.,
in remitting another dollar to re-
new his subscription to the Ful
ton County News, sends greet
ings to his friends In "Old Full
ton" and wishes them all "much
success IN this world, and hap
py life IN the realm beyond"
A SOC. package of Alabastine
covers 450 square feet. Cheaper
than either paper or whitewash.
Seylar has 1t. Come and see the
tints.
Emanuel Feagley, near Need
more, called at the News office
while in town last week, and left
wheat head that he had been
keeping for sixteen years. The
head contains about fifty grams,
and they seem as plump and nice
as when first gathered. The
haads were taken from crop of
rs dozen bound with single
band, and which yielded 40 bush
els.
DeWltt's Little Early Rlsers,
the best known pills and the best
pills made, are easy to take and
act gently and are certain. We
sell and recon mend them.
Trout's drug store.
Walter Fohner, of Van Vert,
O., and Anthony Mellott, of Sipes
Mill, spent a few hours In town
last Saturday. On Friday even
ing, Walter, Miss Lula Fisher,
also of Van Vert, Mss Zoe and
Pearl Mellott, and Daisy and Les
lie Mellott, formed little party
that assem- bled at Anthony Mel
lofts and sang and played FOR
Mrs. Mellott, who has been ar
invalid for some time. Mrs
Mellott enjoyed the company o.
her visitors, and she seems to be
gaining strength again and it Is
hoped that she may be able to ge'
out when the weather settles.
WANTED: "A good company
writing best sick, accidedt anC
Natural death policy on earth
same rate for all occupations, de
slres special agents to. handle
farm, country and town trade
Good Pay. Can handle as sid,
line. Address Box l54 Scranton
Pa.
James V. Carmack and famll,
passed through this place Tues
day with their "fitting" on thel
way from Clear Ridge to Cham
bersburg, where they expect t
reside. They were accompauie,
by JOHNNIE Mower of Clear Ridge
who was taking a load Of thel
goods down TO Cham bersburg 70
them. Mr.. Mower said that h
was driving ahorse 81 years ole
We think he said "a. That doe
look little strong; but If the fie
ures are changed, it is As, an
that does not help the matte
much. Johnnie Is such joke
that he is like the southern won
an said about Lin coins praying
"the Lord would never kno
whether he was In fun or In earl
est"
Children especially like Kel
nsdy's Laxative Cough Syrup, {
1t tastes nearly as good as map
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1909-04-01
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