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The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-11-19
Mountain Fires.

Mountain fires ragged in many
parts of the State last week.
The rain on Sunday extinguished
them to the relief of all interest
ed. A portion of the Ridge
close to town was burned over.
Sideling Hill was burned from a
point three miles south of the
Lincoln Way to Hoover's Mills
north of the pike. The Isaac P.
Deshong place not far from Lai-
dig was burned woods,
fields and all fences being burn
ed. Plows were brought and fur
rows thrown up to stop the fire
in the fields. A high wind fan
ned the flames on the mountain
and on the Deshong farm, so that
the flames on the latter place, to
use one reporters language, trav-
eled as fast as a horse could
run. 200 acres were burned over
on the Deshong farm as far as
Andrew Brant's, and, it is said,
l, 1000 acres in tnat neighborhood
were fire-swept, so that furrows
had to be hastily ploughed around
buildings to prevent fires from
reaching them. Everything was
so dry that even the ground
seemed to burn.
Fire broke out in the timber
land west Of the famous Bedford
Springs hotels on Friday, and the
high winds drove the fire with
great fierceness toward the build
ings, and for a time it looked like
could save the buildings.
By most strenuous efforts the fire
was brought under control just
in the nick of time to save the |
property.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-11-19
A Jolly Auto Party.

Mr.. and Mrs. Carson Bait,
Charles and Richard Shellham-
mer and Herman Paul-all of
Johnstown, Pa, came over last
Wednesday in Mr.. Shellhammer's
auto. The first place they stop
ped was with Mr.. George Hum
bert. Squirrels and rabbits tried
to keep out of their way, but
they succeeded in getting a nice
lot. Saturday the men took din
ner at Judge Humbert's and scar
ed all his rabbits to death. On
the way back from the Judges
one of the men exclaimed, "Oh,
see! Is that a bear in that tree?"
They all fired, but when nothing
fell, one, braver than the rest,
climbed up to see why the crit
ter" did not fall, and behold, it
was a bee. After having obtain
ed permission from Mr.. Humbert
to cut the tree they got about five
gallons of extracted honey which
they tucked away in the auto
along with other good things they
were going to take home with
them. Sunday they took dinner
with J. H. Covalt and wife, and
after dinner they went to H. w.
Hatfeld's where they made them
selves at home. Monday they got
j. H. Covalt, B. G. Powell, Lon
Bernhart, and H. w. Hatfield and
all went hunting-got two squir-
rels and six rabbits. Monday
evening the party went up along
the mountain to Ed Swope's to
take a deer hunt the next day.
Every family they visited joins
in inviting to come again.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-11-19
Why Hens Stop Laying ia Winter.

That hens stop laying as win
ter progresses is a fact known to
every farmer and chicken fan
cier, also, indirectly, to every
housewife through the rise in the
price of eggs. The reason is ex-
planned by the Revue Scientifque
which says that the egg produc-
ing organs degenerate through
too much fat. This condition is
the consequence of too great
abundance of food during the
winter, coupled with lack of exer-
else, due to the narrow limits of
the ordinary chicken run.
The fat invades the liver and
piles up in the heart, the blood
becomes sluggish and the lungs
do not take enough oxygen to en-
sure combustion of the fat.
THE obvious remedy" says
the Scientific American, "is to
give less food to hens which stop
laying" Mr.. Brochemin, in an
article in L'Acclimatation, advis-
es that starchy foods, such as
corn, rice and barley, be limited,
while an abundance of such green
food as cabbage, boiled clover,
sorrel, etc., be given. Also the
hens must be made to take exer-
else, by giving them a large run
and by mixing their food with
straw, etc., so that they will have
to work for their ood.-New
York World.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-11-19
Some Chickens.

The North Americans Third
international Egg-Laying Compe-
tition, closed October 81. In the
twelve months from November l
1918:
One hen laid 2S6 eggs.
One pen of five birds laid 11S0
eggs, averaging 236.
Sixteen pens laid more than
1000 eggs each, an average of 2l4
eggs per bird.
The 500 birds (100 pens) laid
"a, $40, eggs, 1925 more than the
in the previous contest and 9710
more than in the first test.
Of the 500, no fewer than 131
exceeded 200 eggs each.
The average per hen was 1853
eggs the first year, 156 the Sec
ond and ITO in the year just end
ed.
1t has been carefully computed
that the average number of eggs
laid by each hen on the farms of
the United States is 70. 1t has
been demonstrated time and a.
gain that it cost no more to OBJ
tain and maintain a flock of 500
that will double this, than it does
to raise and keep the flock that
lays but 70 eggs each. 1t is all
in knowing how.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-11-19
Got His Deserts.

Two young men claiming to be
from Pittsburgh were hunting in
this vicinity last week with high
power rifles that used metal
cased bullets. Not finding much
game, one of them thought it
fun to puncture the metal high
way signs along the Lincoln way,
and glass insulators from tele-
graph poles. Not satisfied with
shooting through the signs, he
tried the force of his gun at the
base of one of the metal posts
with the result that the bullet
casing rebounded and struck his
trigger finger with such force
that he had to walk two miles to
town to have the flow of blood
They left on the noon
hack last Thursday. Later in the
day a constable came to town to
arrest them for defacing the
signs, but the quarry had flown.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-11-19
Visited Old Home.

Mr.. and Mrs. W. L. Anderson,
OF Burlington, Iowa, spent sew
eral days in town last week look
ing up the place where the latter
was born sixty-eight years ago.
Mrs. Anderson's maiden name
was Landonio Gilbert. She is a
daughter of Lewis Gilbert who,
in 1850, left this place with his
family for Burlington, Iowa.
Landonio was then but three
years of age, and, of course, can
not remember the house in which
she was bern. But from what
she can remember of her faith
er's description of it, she said it
was the first log house east of
town." Doubtless thisis the house
now occupied by Mrs. Agnes
Ray. After the Gilberts moved
away the house was weather.
boarded. Mrs. Anderson is a
granddaughter of Daniel and
Polly Fortney. upon looking up
the names of some of the early
residents of McConnellsburg, the
name of Daniel Fortney appears
in the list of taxpayers for the
year 1926. He was a butcher.
Mr.. and Mrs. Anderson went
from here to Elkton, Nd, to
visit the scene of Mr.. Anderson's
early boyhood days. They were
much interested in the account
in the NEWS of our eleven
teenth" attempt to secure a rail-
road for the town, and they took
with them a number of copies of
the paper to mail to other old
timers.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-11-19
Had Great Social.

Saturday evening Nov. 14th
1914 was an evening of mirth and
good cheer in the home of Mr..
and Mrs. r, r. Ham of Saluvia,
when fifty three Of their neigh
bors and friends gathered to cele-
brate their birthdays and we'd
ding day, namely So years, 81
years and the thirty-frst ami
vesary of their wedding. Neigh
bors and those from a distance
were; Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. w. Sipe
Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. B. Horton, and
Mrs. Mary Batdorf and son Wal
ter of Wells Tannery; Mr.. and
Mrs. W. E. Bair and son Max of
Greenhill: Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel
Laidig, Mr.. and Mrs. John Num-
ma, Mr.. and Mrs. Fernando Deck
er, and daughter Clara, Mrs. Ad-
die Ham, Mr.. and Mrs. Chester
Ham and children Ellis and
Clyde; Mrs. Margaret Mellott,
Mr.. and Mrs. Philip Melius and
son Elmer; Mrs. Emory Hessler,
Mrs. Ella Vittitow (nee Mann
of Colorado; Mrs. Leona Sipe,
Misses Julia Mumma, Grace and
Marie Ham, Carrie Mellott, Ma
rion Hessler, Esta Desheng. Col
die Sipe, Pauline Ham, Mr.. and
Mrs. Glen E. Sipe and daughter
Beatrice, Mrs. Harvey Strait,
Ross Barton, Akersville; Simon
Sower, Roy Berger, and Reuben
Gibson of Pittsburg; Frank Hill
Warfordsburg; Carl Ham Edgar
Ham, Master 0rsion Mellott,
Clyde Sponsler, and George Ap-
0legate. After refreshments
were served congratulations ex-
tended and many useful presents
given, the friends went home
wishing the return of many hap
py birthdays for Mr.. and Mrs.
Ham.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-11-19
NUMBER 9
ABOUT PEOPLE YOU KNOW.
Snapshots at Their COmings and GOings
Here for Vacation, or Away
for a ReStfnI Outing.

Miss Mary j. Sloan returned
home from Philadelphia last Sat
urday.
DR.. Campbell and family of
New Grenada, spent the week
end with Mrs. Malissa Lodge, in
this place.
Mrs. Lille Peck and Miss Sa-
vannah Stevens, near Big Cove
Tannery, were shoppers in town
and callers at this office Tuesday.
Howard Sinner, of McKees
Rocks, left for his home this
week after having spent some
time here with his mother, Mrs.
James Sinner.
Mildred, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Hull, accompanied
her aunt, Mrs. Arthur Zelma, to
her home in Michigan last week
where she will make her future
home indefinitely.
Mr.. James Linn, of Harris
risburg, came to town last Satur-
day, and on Monday he accompa-
MED his wife to their home.
Mrs. Linn had been visiting her
sister, Mrs. George A. Harris, in
this place.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. |. Huston. of
Taylor township, were shopping
in town Saturday. They also
visited Mrs. Huston's aunt, Mrs.
Morrow M. Kirk. Mr.. Huston
called at the News office on busi-
ness and said that it was two
years since he was in town be-
fore. Always welcome, Mr..
Huston.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-11-19
MelIOtt.

Corbett j. Mellott, son of Mr..
and Mrs. Howard Mellott, War
fordsburg, R. R. l, died Wednes-
day, November 2, 1914, aged 2
years and 20 days. The funeral,
conducted by 7. P. Garland, of
Needmore, took place on We'd
nesday following, and interment
was made in the cemetery at Ce-
dar Grove. Mr.. and Mrs. Mel
lott have the sympathy of their
many friends.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-11-19

Concert Company with the fol-
lowing personnel: Miss Grace
Kennedy, soprano and piano;
Miss Sylvia Clisby, contralto and
cello; Miss Rachael Major and
Miss Marjorie Godfrey, violin;
Miss Clara Marie Bull, contralto
and reader; Mr.. Harold Hall, bar
itone and clarinet, and Mr.. Hon.
er Rothrock, flute. The members
of this company are true artists,
possessing unusual talent and
ability. Hence, from the fore
going, it will be seen that Mr..
Thomas has been busy; and, if
the institute is not a great sue
cess, it will not be his fault.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-11-19

Mr.. Cornelius Doyle, of Har-
risburg, in sending a dollar to
renew subscription, said ''The
NEWS is a very welcome visitor
every Friday morning." The
modest home newspaper plays a
great part in the drama of life by
going into the homes of former
residents and talking to them
about the old folks at home, or
about what is going on there.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-11-19
FOOT STRAIN.
Little Talks on Health and Hygiene by
Samuel G. Dixon, NJ. D., IL. D.,
Commissioner Health.

Rudyard Kipling makes one of
his characters in a military tale
say "A soldier is no better than
his feet"
The man or woman whose oc-
cupation or duties require them
to stand or walk for a greater
portion of the day come to GER
tain extent in the same category
they are no better than their
feet.
This is not alone due to their
lack of mobility but to the ever
present strain of the nervous sys
tenn when the feet are partially
incapacitated. Anyone who has
suffered from the breaking down
of the arches of the feet can ap-
preciate how extremely painful
this is and how serious a handi-
cap. Cases of this sort are of an
extreme character.
What people do not appreciate
is, that worn down heels which
throw the weight of the body to
one side or other of the foot may
cause a continuous strain when
walking or standing. Many peo-
pie who are particularly careful
in the care of their hands pay
less attention to their other ex-
tremities.
Our modern shoemakers are
turning out better shoes than
have ever been made in the his
tory of the world. They are less
clumsy and more servicable. I'm
fortunately, however, the die
tates of fashion have led women
and men to wear footgear which
distorts the natural shape of the
foot.
The Roman sandal which per-
the toes to assume their
natural position and allow each
one of the five to bear its portion
of the weight and give spring to
the step was obviously more SEN
sible than the French heeled
pump. The latter throws the
oJ the body on the ball of |
the foot and this causes a strain
to keep the body balanced. This
may be an unconscious action,
but it is nevertheless extremely
tiresome. 1t is possible owing to
the craftsmanship of present day
shoemakers for both men and
to secure neat, trim look
ing footwear which is sensible in
shape.
To be comfortably shod is no
small factor in the preparation
for ones daily work and will
prove material aid in increas-
ng individual efficiency.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-11-19

A continuous downfall of rain
for twelve hours last Sunday
brought relief to sufferers from
low water. At no time did it
rain fast enough to damage by
washing. The sponge" on the
sides of the mountains, and in
woodlands, is now so thoroughly
soaked that forest fires will prob
ably not occur again this fall
another matter to be thankful
for before Thanksgiving Day.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-11-19
BergstresSer.

Warden Alton Bergstresser, in
fant son of Warden and Marga-
ret Bergstresser, died at Water
fall, this county, Tuesday morn
ing, aged two weeks. Interment
in the cemetery of New Grenada,
Wednesday afternoon.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-11-19

Mrs. Thomas F. Sloan and
daughter Miss Harriet sp e mt
Wednesday of last week shopping
in Chambersburg.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-12-12

Ramsey county can well be proud Of
its school children who made such a
wonderful showing in the growing Of
corn and many high compliments have
been paid by Professor Palmer of the
Agricultural college.
This morning Mrs. G. w. Kelley and
Professor Palmer judged the corn that
had been grown by the different Ram
sey county school children. The fol-
lowing are the ones who were success
full in growing the best corn:
First prize, Irene Lake, Dry Lake.
Second prize Segne Elgaen, Dry Lake
Third prize, Earl Brown, Lake.
Fourth prize, Alfred sprague, Devils
Lake.
Fifth prize, Joseph Elgaen, Dry Lake
Sixth prize, j. R. Brown, Lake.
Seventh prize, Oscar Hoistad, DE
Groat.
Eighth prize, Ingram Anderson, star1
weather.
These eight boys and girls receivcc
for their prizes the right to attend the
Boys and Girls Institute which viii
be held in Fargo this month from tn,
18th to the Goth.
The corn grown the past summer by
these students is said to be of verj
good quality considering the early
frosts, and the prize corn will be ex
hibited in this city in January at tn
MIDI Winter Fair.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-12-12
The Worlds Greatest
Display Of Gifts

In city in the world is the Christmas spirit pro-
nounced The pick the best and has been gather
ed from all corners The shops of the worlds
greatest secluded hamets have been searched
by buyers that the greatest possible variety of Christ
mas presents might be rounded up.
Pick and choose early Early in December and early in
the day. Scan the advertisements WORLD closely and
constantly every day. They brmful of Christmas news
suggestions They will guide to the best stores the
choicest gifts the biggest values and the most satisfactory
store service.
Make your Christmas gift list today with the aid OF
The Worlds advertisements You will be then of
he
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-12-12

Washington, Dec. 10-Representative
Hanna of North Dakota today announc
ed that he would tender his resignation
as member Of the house to the gov,
ernor of North Dakota, to take effect
January 9, 1913, when he will be in
augurated as governor Of the state
At the same time he will notify t.
speaker Of the house.
Mr.. Hanna will leave Washington
next Wednesday for North Dakota tc
reach there about December 10. lie
will go from here to New York te
meet his daughter who is in school al
Poughkeepsie and who will return t.
Fargo with him.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-12-12
Tell Your Friends
to Shop EARLY

shop yourself Make gift lists with the aid Of
the which The WORLD early
for Christmas boxes cards of greeting and holiday ribbon
Every shopping convenience at service early preparation
of Christmas
week and its many unpleasant features
Shop early December early the because 'if really
under by tasks but little leisure look about
You will where purchase thoughtful and
reading THE WORLD
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-12-12
TAUGHT A MORAL LESSON
Two Christmas Presents, Neither a
Which Brought Satisfactory
Results.

There once was q rich old uncle Wh0
had two poor nephews.
And when Christmas came tho TIVE
poor nephews were anxious to show
the rich old uncle how much they
thought Of him.
Now the first poor nephew reasoned
that he should impress his rich old
uncle with the great affection no bore
him BY some tangible means. So hs
drew out his savings and purchased
for his rich old uncle . magnificent
gold watch, and had It neatly e.
graved. To It he attached gorgeous
chain, put the whole affair In lav.
ishly decorated box and sent It to his
rich old uncle with his best wishes.
The second poor nephew figured
that any extreme financial outlay
would convince his rich old uncle
that he was trying to Jolly him . bit
too much. 30 he invested nickel in .
neat but tasty Christmas card. which
he mailed to the rich old uncle.
So the rich old uncle received the
two remembrances, and said Of the
arst nephew:
"Humph! A man who will spend all
he has for gold watch to give q man
who already has all the watches he
Dver will need hasn't got enough
Judgment to be trusted with money.
will leave him my blessing and q few
/ words Of good advice"
When he looked at the card he nod
ded his head approvingly and said:
There's man after my own heart,
He knew I would not care for an ex-
penstve gift, and he knew that I would
value his good wishes. 20 he very wise.
y sent them to me In this inexpensive
manner. He shows a marked economi.
cal trait and I am sure he will get
along In the world without any aid
rom me-"
So he made . new will and left III
his money to found an institution fol
the study Of prehistoric manifestations
Of microbic diseases In fossilixed AMI
mAlculae.
WILBUR o. MEss,T.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-12-12

The annual tax sale is taking place
at the office Of County Auditor Bice
today and there is an unusual number
Of bidders, the sale being larger con-
siderably, than that held year ago.
This morning the sale as far as farm
property is concerned was completed
I and this afternoon the attention Of
those interested was directed toward
the city property.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-12-12
Short Circuits

Two men were holly discussing tho
merits of book. Finally one Of
them, himself an author, said to the
other.
"No, Juergens, you can't appreciate
it. You never wrote a book yourself. !"
"No," retorted Juergens, "and |
never laid an egg, but I'm better
judge of an omelet than any hen in
the state.''
"Well," said the doctor cheerfully,
Chow do you feel this morning! Any
aches or painss"
eyes" answered the patient, sit
hurts me to breathe; but the only
trouble now seems to be with my
BREATH
"Oh, said the physician, still more
cheerfully, 'Ill give you something
that will soon stop that
FARM WANTED.
I want to buy farm Of 100 acre.
somewhere in the vicinity Of Devil.
Lake. Address Eek" care World.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-12-12

Washington, D. G., Dec. 9.-The com.
mittees having in charge the investiga-
ton of the money trust and the Grand
Trunk and New Haven railroads will
get busy this week. The Gapp COM
mittee will resume work and will have
the right of way in the House.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-12-12

Minot, N. D., Dec. 10-Christian
Pieke, a claim holder living near Ma
koti, committed suicide in the county
Jail here. he cut his throat and
wrists with a razor. His head was
nearly severed.
He was arrested Saturday on an in
sanity charge. He was married and
had five children.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-12-12

Minot, N. D., Dec. 10.-George Dona-
hue alias Smock, was sentenced to sew
en- and one half years, Charles Lcnzen
to twenty years for the Noonan bank
robbery by Judge Fisk at Crosby.
Donahue pleaded guilty. Lenzen
stood trial. Lenzen has just completed
term at Bismarck for forgery at Ken
mare year ago.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-12-12
Old MAN GlDDLEs OBSERVES

The polite lie is often soidified into
! Christmas gift.
Henry Tarbuck says that as soon rs
people begin giving him socks and
landkerchiefs exclusively for Christ
mas he is going to apply for berth
b the old folks home.
Eli Timmons says he doesn't see
he sense of tying up q 25-cent present
b is cents worth of ribbon and tissue
paper and paying 80 cents to send it
% some one.
While you are sorry for the tired
salesman. like as not the salesman is
thinking sympathetic thoughts of you.
Little Joseph Gillett has been pulled
through the Fourth Of July, the
humps. birthday party. the chicken
pox and the measles so far this year,
md his parents hope he is rugged
mough to survive Christmas.
When man volunteers to play
Santa Claus at Sunday school Christ
mas tree set it down that in his heart
10 considers himself natural-born
comedian, =
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-12-12

At the meeting of the Devils Lake
Cemetery association the following di-
rectors were elected. E. T. Moen,
Clark Kelley, Frank Pitcher, George
Dixon and Arthur Parshall.
Another meeting will be held next
Saturday evening at which time the
work Of the year will be gone over
and improvements at the cemetery will
be planned.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-10-24
LAUGHLlN HAS A
SUCCESSFUL TRIP
THROUGH THE LOWER PART OF
TIE DISTRICT LAST WEEK.
Mas n MARSHAL County Frat o. the
week ana To-Day viii CO TO
Lewis County.

Hon George A Iargh,.r. Repub-
lican nominee FOR congress. closed a
very successful trip through We,zel
county on last Friday uiEht when he
spohc Co large and enthusiastic
gathering e.. voters d. hundred
on saturday ughf Mr. l-auEhlin ad-
dressed meeting al NcNeChen.
Senator H1Narl Switzerland Of
ElkIrs Republican candidate FOR con
gresham O.. 'ars'. and the Hon ROY
Waugh also spoke az this meeting
on Monday u.-ht az this week Mr.
l-alEhIln spe-e af meeting held ~
Pleas an VALLEY. Marshall county. Mr.
70 r. Jones Na- chairman o. This
meeting and 10 addition 20 Mr. Laugh
TN Warden brown. of the state. peui-
Tertiary ATTORNEY J. " Summiu-. ~
Wheclur. ana Mr Arthur Grey. u
Rock liCk. Republican candidate for
fhc legislature. also address Sod the
meeting which was largely attended
ON TUESDAY rigrf Mr. taughiiu
spoke in Cameron and ou Wednesday
evening be att, uded meeting a.
Sherrard This morning Mr. Laugh lin
will go 20 Lewis county FOR the -.
maInder % this week. closing W. "a. IN
a meeting ~ Weston on saturday
nighf. OCT 2t
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-10-24

You know Nays shoes
the quality kind-the foot.
wear YOU expect to get when
you come TO our store.