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The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-10-22
OMAHA, NEBRASKA, LETTER.
Don Norton Sends Greeting TO Old
Friends. lie Wants Them 10
Visit Him.

Visit Him.
EDITOR NEws:-I inclose here
with check to take care Of my
subscription to "The News,
which | believe has expired.
am always anxious to see the pa
per which usually reaches me or
Saturday. | Ipresume the City
will have a very different look by
the time / make my next visit,
Judging from articles which have
appeared in the paper from time
| to time.
We are now having our most
beautiful season of the year.
Usually the weather remains
| IDEAL until about Xmas. At pres
ent we are having plenty of rain.
| In fact we could spare you some
which | understand is very much
needed.
Nebraska has been unusually
we'll favored this year. The
farmers had an exceptionally
| good wheat crop and a little bet
ter than an average corn crop.
These are the main stand by.
The farmers are giving consider
able attention to the raising of
stock which is mostly marketed
in South 0maha-the third larg-
est stock center in the world. |
believe that Omaha is now the
best city in the United States so
far as trade conditions are affect
ed by the great war in Europe.
Our city depends more on the
crop conditions for its prosperity, |
and, on account of this fact, our
bank clearings have been show
1g larger gains than most any
pther city.
Mr.. Dyson Fraker, of Fort Lit
tetOn, stayed with us a night last
nOnth. While we have been
PWay from Fulton for six years,
yet it was like seeing one from
PH own family. Any one who
las had the experience of having
een away for some time can ap-
reclate what it is to have some
ne call whom you have known.
men you want to get away from
le rush Of work, just take a lit
up to Omaha and believe |
an keep you interested awhile
0Rng at the sights. Or, should
W Know of any Fulton people :
laSlng a trip out this way, tell
en that we shall be very glad l
nave them hunt us up. The ::
Ope Of Omaha recently SUBJ d.
uOed stock enough to build a ,,
vel sixteen stories high, costing
era million and a quarter. You y y
you need have no fear of not !
wing good accommodations.
was very much interested in
.A,ng through the napes of the
'SnerS of Fulton for this year, I
e'e being comparatively few h
aOul Know, or, especially, who o
ae teaching at the time | lived s.
ae, :, 1t looks very favorable tt
'ne schools to see so many il
hlag the Normal Training a
wv course. This will certain W
''Se The standard of the teach CT
y, although not actively en- lie
s'u IN teaching, l feel a great m
Vi interest in education. et
~ y the first winter l have not pl
u. 'eacher in the Y. M. C. A. A
sat. g' school since l came to Ne l.
y s, a., 1t became necessary to B
'nis up on account of nv l.
business W. (ife insurance) TAX E
Fs'Uo. W. much time. am on the 81
sso Nye Committee of the Ed Il
sr ~JnaI DEPARTMENT this winter. til
n, I~'e a' about six hundred stu M
sIsa '~ Elndest regards, and best B!
"''' am lis
Sincerely, HI
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The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-10-22

Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey
Mellott, of Ayr township, a fine
girl, Tuesday.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-10-22
FRANCIS MELLoTT.

Francis Mellott, whose resi-
dence was in Maryland just south
of the Fulton county line in
Thompson township, died at his
home on Thursday morning of
last week aged about 40 years.
Mr.. Mellott was a victim of tuber
culosis, but had been confined to
his room only about six weeks.
The deceased was a son of the
late eX-County Commissioner ia
cob j. Mellott who was elected to
the office in 1873, and was a resi-
dent of McConnellsburg at one
time.
Francis Mellott was married to
Miss Rosa Myers, daughter of
John Myers, who survives him,
together with two sons, Martin
and Wilbur-both at home. The
funeral services were held at the
Stone Bridge Dunkard church, |
on Saturday.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-10-22

Last Sunday was Old Folks
Day in the M. E. Church, but
our congregation has no old folks.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-10-22
Recent Weddings.
FoGLESONGER PATTERSON.

TUGLESUNGEK- EK-PATTERSON
Mr.. Roy Foglesonger, of Ship
pensburg, and Miss Janet Patter-
son, were married October Is,
1914, by Rev. George M. Reed, D.
d" Of MELVILLE. The bride is a
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Alex
Patterson, formerly of Ayr town.
ship, this county, and now living
in Cumberland county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-17

The result of the game this after noon in the hectic series between the Cubs and Giants will decide an im- portant issue should Christy Mathew son pitch for the New Workers. If the redoubtable twirler should lose it is probable that New York's chance for the National league pennant Is slight. Should he win and demonstrate his old-time form the chances are that the Giants will appear In the world series.
 well based argument, recently de- veloped, Is that unless Mathewson shows remarkable form the Giants will lose the pennant Marquard has been easy for the opposing clubs since his winning streak was broken by Jimmy Lavender and has been counted out for the season. Southpaw wiltse Is having an off-year: Ames is in the throes of his usual i'll luck, while Crandall Is not to be depended upon as a good starter.
 Big Jeff Tesreau. who defeated the Cubs yesterday. Is the only pitcher to be relied upon and should Mathewson fall to show his former form the crit les believe that the Giants will fall before the Cubs Or Pirates,
 The argument seems very reasonable
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-17
mTnnTT
 
IF MATHEWSON WINS TODAY,
 GIANTS WILL WIN THE RAG

Tesreau alone cannot win enough games to hold the lead. But if Math- ewson should demonstrate his ability to win these two can win the pen nant. The Giants are depending upon Mathewson and should he fall there will be tales of woe to tell the world.
 The Giant machine and the Cub ma chine compare at par. Safer. Evers, Tinker and Zimmerman are as good a quartet as Merkle. Doyle. shafer and Herzog. The outhelds show little diff ference in merit, while Chief Meyers has the edge on. Jimmy Archer on ac- count of his 300 hitting.
 The work of the hurling corps will decide the winner. The cub stan is q compact one. but the New York slab roster outclasses 1t If Mathewson shows his former condition.
 This afternoon 1t Is very probable that Lefty" Leifield or Ed Reulbach will oppose the redoubtable Christy Lelfleldis last performance indicated that he was in good condition while Mathewson seemed a trifle weak. But this afternoon both veterans will put every bit of energy and effort into their light hearted youth but the grind of two seasoned pitchers, acquainted with the result of the hectic series. R. A. L.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-17
THE BARONS ACCEPT OFFER
 OF RAY RYAN TO TOUR CUBA
 AFTER CLOSE OF THE SEASON

will contest with the probable winners in the Southern
 There is but one disadvantage of the Cuban trip. The Southern league sea- son closes on September 15 The club will not go to Cuba until October l. This means that the players will do nothing for 15 days However the players think that they will remain in Birmingham for three or four days and then arrange a transforming trip with the semi-profes- sional clubs in Alabama, Florida and Georgia.
 Games will probably be arranged with Pensacola, Opelika and other fast semi professional clubs. There is still another possibility. In the past the American As sociation has closed about ten days later than the Southern league and for this season the pennant winning club of the two leagues have not met The question of a series has often been discussed and the series would prove to be a well at- tended one. The jump is long one and a large number would have to at- tend each game in order to pay expenses.
 The American Association closes this year on September g. It has been sug- series be arranged. Three games are te be played in each of the two cities and the seventh battle is to be staged on neu- tral territory if a seventh game Is war ranted to decide the series.
 Whether or not this series will be ar ranged is not known. If a promoter oi the venture should make an offer it is very probable that both clubs would ac- cept However the trip to Cuba is cer- tainty.
 Those who will make the trip are Marcan Euam, McGilvray, Messenger McBride Carroll. FoXen. Hardgrove Trough, Dilger, Boyd and Ray Ryan. If affairs can be arranged, Almetda, Smith and Johnston will also accompany the squad. It is probable that either Marcan Ellam or Almeda will manage the play CTS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-17

The Barons are going to Cuba. Ray Ryan wired the Birmingham club yestef- day morning a lucrative offer and the Rarons wired back their acceptance. The team will leave on october 1 and will nrohab,v stay in the Pearl of the Am til,es until November 5. The Birming- ham team will play twelve or fifteen games.
 Thirteen will compose the roster of the transforming Barons. Manager Moles- worth has concluded that his services will be needed to gather into his folds a likely bunch of youngsters for next sea- son and will not be able to take the trip. The others are extremely anxious to go. It is probable that Almeida will play third base for the team unless Cincinnati wins the pennant.
 Yantz will not go with the club. The hefty receiver has important business at his home in Louisville and the catching will be up to Frederick Dilger. Jimmy Johnston and Clarence Smith have been sold to the Chicago White Sox and it is not known whether or not they will be able to go with the club. However the others are anxious to go and have wired their acceptance to Ray Ryan.
 Should Almeida, Johnston, Smith and Yantz be unacle to accompany the team, the Barons will go nevertheless. Ray Ryan will act as second catcher of the squad and another outfelder will be se- cured to make the trip. It is probable that the Barons will not play outside of Havana. where there are two Cuban clubs. The Havana Reds, who will prob ably be managed by Almeida after the Barons leave, and the Havana Blues, who are under the management of Ar mando Marsons, will be the clubs which
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-17
WASHINGTON TEAM
 IS COMPOSED OF
 MANY CAST-OFFS

Although the prowess of Mack's Attn letlcs has pulled them from second to third place, the Washington Nation als continue to prove the sensation of the American league. Practically every member of the team has been discarded by some club
 The manager Clarke Griffith has heard the recall of managers often and has played with many clubs. The Old Fox has been fired by the St. Louis Browns, the Boston Reds, the Cincinnati Reds, the New York Americans and Cap Anson.
 The National pitching staff includes many cast-offs Tom Hughes has felt the ax more than once. In 1902 Jim McGraw fired him off the Baltimore Orioles. The Boston Plymouth Rocks tied the can to Hughes in 1903 and then his present boss, Clarke Griffith, handed him his walking papers when he was bossing the New York High landers The Senators sent him to the American association In 1909, but ne fingered there for only a short time.
 Bobby Groom has been waived upon often and was to go to Rochester, but Jim AcAleer held to him. Walter John son, Engle and Cashion have not been placed on the undesirable list yet The latter two have not been with the Washingtons very long, however
 The star of the infeld, First Sacl<er "Chick" Gandi was not good enough for Charley Comiskey and he was sent to Montreal in the International league. Then the old Fox paid nearly s20,000 for Chick in cash and players and he has starred brilliantly.
 Ray Morgan, the second sacker, was not good enough for Jack Dunn's 1911 Baltimores and he was shipped to the Virginia league. However, the Old Fox nabbed him and Ray is cavorting at second. Then Frank LaPorte, recently acquired from the Browns, is also a discard. LaPorte has been shipped about the American league for several seasons He has played with New York, St. Louis and Washington.
 Eddie Foster the brilliant third sacker, broke into the big show as a member of the New York Highlanders in 1910. A short trial sufficed and he was shunted to the minors. Grif- filth also nabbed Eddie. George Me- Bride. the veteran shortstop has been shifted about since 1901. Hugh Duffy gave him his walking papers in this year while bossing the Milwaukee Brewers. Fred Clarke of Pittsburg and also the St. Louis Browns decided that he was not in big show class apd turned him adrift
 In the outiield but one of the trio have been discarded. Dan Moeller was released by the Pirates in 1909 when Fred Clarke was chaperoning the Pitts burg club. Clyde Mcbride and Shakns have never suffered that slight humiia- ton of being let out.
 As to the rest of the club. the com edians-they also fall in line Germany Schaefer and Nicholas Altrook have worn many different uniforms. The Nationals well might be termed the Dscards.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-17
"WAHOO SAM" CRAWFORD MAY
 ACCEPT AS BOSS OF LOOKOUTS

ure this year, although it's fugency Is largely eclipsed by Cobb's spectacular work Is far over the magic mark Wa hoo Sam. fin center with Moran in left, and Tutwilcr in right would give the locals the best balanced outer defense in the league, viewed from any angle what soever. Moreover. Sam's trusty willow would supply the lack of tone which has existed in the Lookouts' offense for the past three years.
 The announcement that the tonsorial ar list could be secured was received by To- cal fans like the announcement of some miracle, but the possibility Of his ae- quisition Is a real fact. Navin has the highest esteem and regard for the service which Sam has rendered the Detroit club. and he is willing to allow him to depart even with temporary detriment to the Tigers if he is convinced that it is to the sluggers financial benefit
 Furthermore. with Donovan at Proyi- denee and Crawford at Chattanooga, tho Tigers would be assured of two first class farms for youthful blood.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-17

After near unto 1000 skirts had tipped to Jickwood, J. Pluvius put a stop to the Baron-Vol game in the third inning after Nashville had made three unsuccessful efforts to score on Wee Willie ProuSh. The game rocked merrily along, under threatening skies, with Hi West ornatlns the slab for the visitors and Wee Willie Trough for the Barons
 In an effort to dispell the hoodoo, jinx or otl,er bearer of ill-lucll which las mani festeS the camp of the bold and battle scared C. Wolesworth. Rick & Co., dis patched Bill Trough to the mound and Charlie Carroll to right field. However, said J. Pluvius queered the battle.
 When the batter and the sweet harmony of the Redwood band mingled together for 30 minutes after the indicator bearers had ordered the game to a halt, Daniel Pfenninger appeared in the rain and an nounced that Fridays game was off but thera would be doabeheader on Satur- aay.
 This afternoon, exactly as the umpire has stated, there will be two games at Rickwood stadium, the first beginning at 2:30 In an effort to further dispell the hoodoo it is probable that Bill Prough will again ornate the slab. while his op- ronent will be "Hi' west. In the second the Baron boss has ,ntimated that Clar- ence Smith will twirl for the Barons, while Manager Bill Schwartz will prob ably work Rudy Summers.
 Tn yesterdays short battle the Barons gave no indications of pulling out of the inire of despair. In the two sessions not a local secured a hit off Hi West. while the Vols rapped Bill Trough safely twice Both pitchers seemed to be in good form Judson Daley rapped out short double with two out, but Trough forced Lattl- more to pop up to Yantz
 The Vols threatened to tally in the sec ond but Trough frightened up, There were nc errors recorded when rain caused a postponement A peculiar fact is that just after Pfenninger announced that the game was off the shower develoyed into a slight drizzle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-17

Two Base Hits-Merkle, Doyle, Sheck- ard
 Hits-Lavender, in inning. none out in second: Reulbaeh 6 in , innings; Cheney. 1 in innings: Toney, none in 1. Sacrifice Hits-Tesreau, Murray. Stolen Bases--Doyle, Merkle, Murray 3. Herzog. Becker.
 Bases on Balls-Lavender l, Tesreau :. Reulbach 2. Cheney 3, Toney ?.
 Hit by Pitcner-Toney 2, Reulbach (Mur- ray).
 Struck Out-Tesreau s. Reulbach 1. Wild Pitches-Layender, Reulbach. 1ime-2:20.
 Umpires-Owens and Brennan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-17
JOHNS ALLOWS TWO
 HITS TO TURTLES

Montgomery, August 1s.-Johns had the best of pitchers battle today and Montgomery shut out Memphis, 1 to O.. Not hit was made off Johns until the seventh inning when Abstein drove out a clean single. Seabough got the only other hit marked by the visitors, in the eighth. Not a Memphis man got to sec ond base. Newton pitched splendid ball and but for an error would have held the home team to one run which was 1na6e by Danz1g, who drove the ball to center field fence in the sixth for a home
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-17
PELICANS RALLY IN
 EIGHTH AND WIN

New orleans. August 16.-Allen weak ened in the eighth inning of A pitchers battle with Dygert, and the locals won inc game on three singles and wild throw, to 2
 Ccyle drove the first ball pitched over left field fence. and this one run lead the visitors held until the sixth, when Spen- cefs long drive sent across the tieins score. Mills, the locals new third base ,n.n showed uc well on his first appear anoe. Rohe vent to first base. score:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-17
Fully Explained

From the Cincinnati Enquirer.
 What is the Republican party?' in- ouired the man who has applied for nat uralization.
 '.The republican party.|replied the cit izen lis an organization whose purpose is to preserve our democratic institutions" ,"
 And what is the democratic party?"
 .'An organization whose object is to pre- serve the republic.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-17
South Atlantic League
Accident Causes Run on Bank

New York Telegram to the Pittsburg
 Dispatch
 A driver seeking refuge in. tke doorway Of the private bank of Abraham L. kass in Brooklyn after his wagon had felled a little girl attracted such a crowd that rumors spread that the bank was in trou- be. This preclpitated run of deposi- tors, which continued for awhile
 Kass took the matter philosophically, and paid depositors as fast as they ar- rived. The crowd was so dense today that street car traffic was delayed and the police reserves called ont. Such things are to pc expected" said the bank CT. "I have plenty of money"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-17
AMERICAN LEAGUE
STANDING
Johnson Allows One Hit

Washington. August 1e.-walter
 Johnson held Chicago to one scratch
 hit today and Washington won easily, to 0. This made 14 straight wins for Johnson equalling the American league
 record held by Chesbro while pitching for New York Score: R. II F. Chicago . 900 900 000--0 3 Washington POI 001 00.-4 2 Batteries: Benz and Schalk; John son and Ainsworth. Time, 1880. Um- pires, Connolly and Hart.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-17
Browns Check Boston

Boston, August 1s-St Louis. the tafl-enders, won from tho Red sox league leaders today to 2. Hamilton held Boston to six hits. well scattered, while the Browns punched their hits, most of them for extra bases, off OBrien. Score: K. II F.. Boston .... 0f0 900 1oo-2 l St Louis ....t.. 900 021 00o--3 2
 Batteries: O'Brien, Wood and Car rigan Hamilton and Krichell. Time, 2:1s. Empires, Dineen and OBrien.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-17

SUMMARY. Two Base Hits-Spencer, Hendryx. Home Run--Covle. Sacrifice Hits-Mills. Bunting. struck Out-Dygert '. Allen ,. Ease on Balls--Dygert 2, Allen g. qine-1: :35. I7ruDires--Stockdale and Rudderham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-17
GULLS LOSE EASY
 GAME TO CRACKERS

Mobile August 16.-Atanta defeated Mo- bile in the opening game of the season by outplaylng the locals. Score, to 2. Camp bell was hit hard while his support was rocky. sltton pitched great ball and was given sensational support. Alperman's hit- ting and fielding and one hand catch or hard hit drive by Paulet featured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-17
;IJMMAR1

Two Base Hits--Alperman Agler. Sacrifice Hits-Paulet, Bailey. Stolen Bases-Starr 2, ODell, Alperman. Struck Out--Campbell 5, Sitton 6. Base on Balls-Campbell 3, Sitton 2. Hit by Pitcher-Campbell tSitton). Time-2.05.
 Umpires-F'itzslmmo and Hart.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-17
PhilIies Trim Pirates

Pittsburg, August 1G.-Magee's home run in the third. with two on bases. won today's game for Philadelphia. Wilson in center made a desperate effort to get the low fly which darted through the fence. Playing was fast on both sides. but the Pirates failed to land hits safely at critical sta ges. Score: RH.E. Pittsburg ............... 600 020 100-3 10 Philadelphia ............ 013 col 000-5 ,
 ISatteries Hendrix. Warner. Robinson and Kelly Alcxander and Dooin. Time, 37 Empires, Johnstone and Eason.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-17
Hurrah for Kilties

New York. August 1s.-New York made 1t four out of five from Detroit today, winning see-saw game in the ninth inning by score of to 8. New York scored the winning run in the ninth on Zinn's double, simmons in- field out and a passed ball by Kocher. Score: R. H F. Detroit . 400 010 300--S s 3 New York . BOA 010 001--9 II 3
 Batteries: Works. Lake and Kocher :; Davis, Warhop and Sweeney. Time. 1:55. Empires, O'I.oughlin and Evans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-17
Athletics Win Again

Philadelphia. August 1s.-Philadel phia won todays game from Cleveland by to 1. The home team scored all it's runs after two were out In the eighth inning on a pass to Bender and singles by Barry, Oldrlng, Collins and F. Baker. Score: R. H E. Cleveland ....... 900 00i 000--1 Philadelphia ..... 900 900 03r--3
 Batteries: Greeg and O'Neill; Houck Bender and Lapp, Thomas. Time. 1:52 Umpires, Westervelt and Sheridan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-17

Chattanooga, August 16.-tspeeiai)- still further ground for supposition and hypothesis has been injected into the local managerial situation by statement from President o. B. Andrews to the CT feet that both Sam Crawford and George A1oriarity have been offered him for next season as managers for the Chattanooga club.
 That there was a possibility of getting RIoriarity has been copceded for some time, as the veteran infielder has been slowing up considerably in the past two years hut no one ever dreamed here that there was any chance of Chattanooga securing Wahoo Sam. the tonsorial swat artist. Moriarity is not viewed with gem cral favor as past experience with such men as Humpty McElveen, George Rohe' and Rudy Hulswitt in Southern league herths has all but convinced local fahs that he would not prove star.
 Crawford however, should be the nit ting sensation of this circuit, as his fig
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-17
American Association
STANDING

At Minneapolis Minneapolis 4, Col umbus ?.
 At Milwaukee: Milwaukee 3, Indian apolis l.
 At St. Paul: St. Paul 1, Toledo 1. At Kansas City: Kansas City 4, Louis vile B.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-17

Home Run-Danzig. Sacrifice Hits-Stengel. Stolen Bases--Johuson, Elwert, Wares Base on Ralls-Newton 8; Johns 3. Struck Out-Newton 1; Johns 3. Double Plays Wares to Danzig. Time 1 30.
 Umpire Kelluin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-17
Reds Beat Fucker

Cincinnati. August 1G.-cincinnati de-
 feated Brooklyn to 3 today. Although outhit. the locals connected safely at op- perfume moments, two hits in the first
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-17
BARON-VOL GAME STOPPED IN
 THE THIRD INNING BY RAIN
BEFORE MANY FAIR FANS, BARONS AND VOLS FAIL TO SCORE IN THREE INNINGS. TWO GAMES TODAY
SOUTHERN LEAGUE STANDING
Yesterdays Results

Birmingham-NashvilIe; ram. Atlanta z, Mobile ?.
 New Orleans 1, Chattanooga 2. Montgomery 4, Memphis 0.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-17
APPALACHIAN LEAGUE

At Bristol: Bristol 1, Morristown 9
 At Johnson City; Johnson City B.. Knoxville 4 vile 2.