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The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-10-19
HIRAM.

Edwin Brant, in his car, &C
compauied by VIM. Heefner and
wife and Mrs. James Dorar
spent Sunday with relatives in
Mt. Union. >. Miss Margaret Kirk
went to Juniata College a few
days ago to teach IN that institu
tion. MISS Ethel Hershey Is
spending a few days in the home
of her aunt, Mrs. Daniel Landers,
Mrs, VIM. Hershey is visiting
her brothers and sister IN Desh-
ler, Ohio. State Road foreman
e. Fl. Kirk is enjoying vacation,
Elitor's note-Gracey and Hi
ram items overlapped this week
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-10-19
dRACEY.

Fall seeding about done. A
large crowd of hunters lodged IN
this section. Miss Myrtle Allo-
way had a nice birthday party
last Saturday. . Mrs. Muda Wit
ter, of Pitcairn, Is visiting IN this
vicinity ,.Tllden Newman, wife,
and chlld, visited the wlte's pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Ora
cey, last Sunday. George Heef
ner, wife, and daughter Lydia,
accompanied by Jere Heefner,
wife and son Willis, motored to
the home of their cousin Dora
Stunkard in Wells Valley. Isaac
McClaln, wife and son Marshall
accompanied by Wm. Heefner
and wife visited Mrs. McClain S
mother at Hustontown last Sun.
dav.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-10-19
Turkeys Killed.

Last year, nineteen wild tur-
keys were brought to town on
first day of season. This year
about one-third of that number
were brought in. j. w. Mellott
and son Billy, and Elmer Truax
each got one. Ex-Sheriff j. j.
Harris shot one, and Howard
Sinner, of McKees Rocks, who
is visiting his mother, Mrs. James
Sinner, in McConnellsburg, got
a fine gobbler. Many more were
reported from other parts of the
County.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-10-19
Attention Farmers.

Prof. Franklin Menges, of York
Pa, will be in the lower end of
the County October 30th and will
hold a farmers meeting in War
fordsburg that evening. He will
then be at the service of any who
wish him to visit their farms to
help solve difficult problems. Mr..
Menges is a favorite member of
the State Board of Advisers, and
his visit will be official. More
about it next week.
Next week we will publish the
names of the men who are serv-
ing as committeeman for the
Farmers Institutes at Enid, Nc
Connellsburg and Needmore, to
be held in December.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-10-19
No Club Heard From.

Two weeks ago, we offered a
book free of charge to the first
club of half-dozen people in the
County who applied for it. We
still have the book. We can
come to but two conclusions
either reading is unpopular in the
County, or the readers are too in
dependent to receive valuable
books free. There is no string
to this offer. We are so sure
that we can aid our young friends
by pointing the way to the i'm
provement of their minds, and
at the same time affording pleas.
ant entertainment this winter,
that we are willing to donate one
of the books necessary to the
club. This is all there is to our
proposition. Of course, any one
can read without being a club
member. But man is a social
creature, and there is nothing
like association with kindred spir-
its to stimulate US and draw out
our best endeavors to improve
our minds, polish our manners,
and thereby increase our capaci-
ty for doing good in this old
world.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-10-19
Patriot or POltrOOn.

President Wilson, addressing a
large delegation at Shadow Lawn,
made the following observation
and comment upon the American
ism of such representatives in
Congress as Benz. K. Focht.
"Only upon one conspicuous
occasion did the contrary happen,
when the Republican machine
was able to compel a majority of
its members in the House of Rep
resentatives to vote that Ameri-
can citizens had no right to trav-
ol on the high seas. If their
leaders believe in the rights of
American citizens, why don't
their followers? If their leaders
are so stiff to see that Americans
get their rights everywhere, why
do these men vote that Ameri-
cans shall get their rights no
where? One of the most regret
table incidents Of American his
tory is, that there should have
been found men in the Congress
of the United States willing to
vote in that sense"
Does it not bring the blush of
shame to the red blooded Ameri-
cans to have such scathing, but
none the less righteous, rebuke
administered to one who purports
to represent this district in the
American Congress? What mat
ters it how boastful Mr.. Focht is
about his devotion to patriotism? ?
We connot hear what he says be-
cause of what he does. Surely
his deeds make his words of no
account. When the acid test was
applied to his Americanism, he
followed the lead Of reactionary
and partisan Chieftains like Can
non and Mann and the Belshazzar
verdict must record the outraged
feeling Of the entire Seventeenth
District constituency.
This people has always ref &C.
ted the national spirit ofAmerica
and it is painful to contemplate
the p o troonery of Mr.. Focht in
that grave crisis when the Pres
ident appea led to Congress to
speak Americas sentiment to the
whole world. 1t is almost an af-
front to come before the people of
this district who believe A meri-
cans have the right as neutrals to
travel unm o | e sted on the high
seas, and ask to be ret ur ned to
Congress by their suffrage. Is it
not high time to send to Congress
an American repre- e sentative,
faithful to the desires and patriot
ic impulses of the people, and not
a trucker to a foreign power or a
partisan weakling? Mr.. Focht's
record should assure his defeat.
Let the people redress the wrong
by electing a typical representa-
tive in George A. Harris. ADV.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-10-19

Miss Eleanor Betz, who former
ly lived in the home of Mr.. anc
Mrs. Max Sheets, recently grad
uated from the nurse department
of the Medico Chi in Philadelphia
Last Saturday she came to McCon.
nellsburg to remain'a week in hel
former home, after which she will
return to Philadelphia to practice
her profession.
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Shooting Accident.

The first shooting accident for
the season in Fulton county oc.
Cured Monday. Walter Cooper,
of Ayr township, and Frank Nor
gret, Of Whips Cove, were hunt
ing together in the lower end OF
Ayr township. Walter fired at 9
piece of game and the shot glanc-
ed from the side Of a tree and
two or three of them struck
Frank in the neck and shoulder.
DR.. Mosser removed the shot,
and no serious results are looked
for.
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SOwers...Fittery.

Eli Franklin Sewers, son of
George Sewers, late of Webster
Mills, and Miss Verna Dora Fit
terry, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
George w. Fittery, near Need
more, were married at the NJ. e.
Parsonage in McConnellsburg,
Thursday, October IL, 1916 by
the pastor, Rev. Edward Jack
son.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-10-19
Parker Skinner Loyal LegiOnite.

At the meeting of the Military
Order of the Loyal Legion of the
United States in Philadelphia,
Wednesday, October II, Parker
R. Skinner was elected to mem
bership in the order, being ELI
gible as the son of deceased orig
inal companion Captain George
W. Skinner. Mr.. Skinner's
name was proposed by A. N. Det
rich and j. H. Pomeroy of Cham.
bersburg and Colonel ]. H. Mich,
olson of Philadelphia.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-10-19
Annual NeedlewOrk Ingathsring.

The local branch Of the Nation.
al Needlework Guild will hold its
annual ingathering on the first
Saturday of November 1916 al
the home of Mrs. j. L. Grove
The directors earnestly request
that all garments be brought in
promptly on, or before, the day
designated.
BESSIE B. PATTERSON,
Secretary.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-10-19
A Well Organized Charity.

TheNational Needlework Guild,
a notice of the local branch of
which appears in another column
in this paper, is a charity worthy
of universal support. This organ
ization is nonsectarian, and un.
restricted in its donations. All
the good women in this vicinity
would do well to identify them
selves with this ASSOCIATION and
enjoy the pleasure that comes
from the consciousness Of being
able to add to the comfort Of
others.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-10-19
GOrdOn...KsrShner.

Mr.. Morgan Gordon, son of
Charles Gordon, near Needmore,
and Miss Carrie Kershner, daugh-
ter of Charles Kershner, of Need
more were married Monday, Oc-
tober 16, 1916. by Rev. Edward
]. Croft, at his home at Dane.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-10-19

Druggist L. w. Seylar and his
visiting friend DR.. G. B. Grow,
drove the formers Hudson car
to Philadelphia on Wednesday OF
last week. They left here at 8
a. m. and arrived in Philadelphis
6 p. m. Time included a visit in
Gettysburg and lunch at York.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-10-19
Crouse...B ..Buterbansh.

Harvey M. Grouse, and Miss
Rosetta Buterbaugh, both of Ayr
township. we're married by Rev.
]. L. Yearick, at his residence in
McConnellsturg, Tuesday, Octo-
ber 10, 1916.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-10-19
Owing to advancing years Rev

Owing to advancing years Rev.
]. L. Grove has laid the matter
of his resignation before the ses-
sions Of his two congregations.
In case resignation is agreed
upon, it will take place next
spring. In conversation with a
News reporter, Mr.. Grove said
in substance that the grea
weight of the pastors RESPONSE
bility might rest more efficiently
on younger shoulders.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-10-19
ABOUT PEOPLE YOU KNOW.
Snapshots at Their COmings and GOings
Here for Vacation, or Away
for a ReStfm Outing.

burg, is visiting her father, Mr..
r. c. McQuade.
Mrs. James McFerren, of
Chambersburg, is visiting in the
Rexroth home this week.
Mr.. Harry Reisner and bride
returned to McConnellsburg last
Saturday and remained until
Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Trayer, of
Franklin county, visited the lat
ter's brothers in Big Cove last
Saturday.
George Rexroth and sister Miss
Margaret went to Philadelphia
latter part Of last week to remain
several days.
j. j. Patterson, wife and fami-
ly Of Pittsburgh, are visiting
Mrs. PattersOn's sisters and broth
er, at Fort Littleton.
Miss Anna Buckley, of Fort
Littleton, was shopping in town
last Saturday and was the guest
of Mr.. and Mrs. S. B. Woollett
for dinner.
Mr.. H. NJ. Truax and daughter
Mrs. Glenn and her little son
Marshall, of Belfast township,
were shopping in town last Thurs
day and called at the News Of
flee.
Mr.. A. w. Deshong and his
daughter Gladys, of Andover,
were in town a few hours last
Friday. From this place, Miss
Gladys went to Chambersburg
to spend a week with friends in
that city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Boyer, of
Ohio, James R. Jackson, ofAkers-
vile, Boyd S. Jackson, of Everett
droveto McConnellsburgin Boyd's
Paige lastSunday and took dinner
with Attorney John R. Jackson,
North First Street.
Will Dalbey and his friend Hen
ry Rotz, of Chambersburg came
to McConnellsburg Sunday, spent
the night in the home of Wills
mother, Mrs. Rose Dalbey, and
Monday morning went to the
woods to spend the day hunting.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Baumgard-
ner, Harry E. Spangler, and Har-
Ian L. Wishart, of Wells Tannery,
motored to McConnellsburg We'd
nesday of last week, stopped over
night, and next day attended the
Hagerstown fair. Thursday night
they remained in Nc cConnellsburg.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. C. Fockler,
of Johnstown, Pa, accompanied
by their cousin, Miss Honore C.
Dickson, of Philadelphia, motor
ed to McConnellsburg last Satur-
day afternoon and spent the time
until Monday morning in the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson L.
Mace.
Mr.. Edgar L. Downin and son
Paul, in their Overland, accom-
panied by Mr.. and Mrs. James
Miller-all of Mount Union, pass
ed through McConnellsburg last
Saturday enroute to Baltimore
and cities in Virginia and West
Virginia, the trip to include a
period of ten days.
Jacob Stutzman and son and
brother, and Dean and Philip
Boyer in one car, and David
Constable wife and Lawrence
Boyer in another car all Of
Johnstown, took dinner at Mrs.
Mary Clevenger's Sunday. In the
afternoon the men went to Hunt
ington County to hunt and Mrs.
Constable who is a niece of Mrs.
Clevenger remained with her
aunt.
Mrs. Harriet Ashwell and her
daughter, and Mr.. and Mrs. AL
bert Kerln-all of Knobsville,
were guests in the home of Miss
Ada Brown at Hagerstown dur
ing the Fair last week. Others
from that neighborhood who at
tended the Fair were George Re-
gi and son Dallas, d. H. Fore
and wife, Samuel Pittman and
wife, Mrs. James McQuade, Wash
and Emery Glunt, Ida Sipes, Ira
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-10-19

The County Commissioners re-
Gently put a new coal stove in
their Office in the Court House,
and one in the Prothonotary's Of
fee.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-10-19

risburg, Pa; Mrs. Harry Fisher,
Shamokin, Pa; and Mrs. Harry
Schltiz, Baltimore; also, by her
husband, and by five children,
namely, Roy, Frank, Grace, Es-
ther, and Vera.
Her husband is a former Full
ton County boy, the son of John
P. Cook, and he will have the
sympathy of his Fulton county
friends.
Her remains were laid to rest
in East End cemetery at Wind
Der.
JOHN CARBAUGH.
After having suffered for more
than two years from gastric can
Ger, Mr.. John Carbaugh died at
the home of his son Elmer in Ayr
township Saturday, October Ia,
1916, aged 55 years. 2 months,
and % days. The funeral took
place Monday, the services being
conducted by Rev. E. ]. Croft Of
the M. E. church, and interment
was made in Union cemetery.
The deceased was a son OF
Christian and Mary Carbaugh,
and was married to Miss Lizzie
Deshong, daughter of the late
Isaac P. Deshong of Licking
Creek township, who survives,
together with two sons. Elmer,
already mentioned, and Russell.
John was q good citizen.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-28
CONFERENCE BE
 HELD TOMORROW
WILL DECIDE FATE OF TROOPS
Generals Scott and Funston to Meet Mexican Secretary of War at Ell Against Bandit Raids.

SAN ANTONIO, April 2S.-A dis patch received here this morning states that General Obregon. the Mex ican Secretary of War. and General Scott and Funston, will meet in Ell Paso tomarrow for conference.
 Much uneasiness was felt here yes terday when General Obregon failed to appear for the conference with the United States military officials, and the general opinion was that trouble in Mexico was imminent. The reason for the delay in the arrival of Gen. eral Obregon is not known here.
 The conference with Obregon, it is believed, will settle definitely the fu- ture movement of the American troops in Mexico. It is thought that if the Mexican officials will guaran-, tee protection in future of American border towns against the raids of Mexican bandits. and the capture and punishment of Villa and his follow CTS, the soldiers will be withdrawn.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-28
JAP DIPLOMACY P ! M|||
 " WINS VICTORY CLAUSE STRICKEN FROM BILL Collections of Ambassador Chinda to Terms of Immigration Bill Re- xar1ing Admission of Japanese Subjects Are Accepted.
CLAUSE STRICKEN FROM BILL

WASHINGTON, D. C., April 2S.- Japanese diplomacy has won decid- ed victory in the matter of the inn migration bill, now before Congress. The protest of Ambassador Chinda to the terms of the measure regarding the admission of Japanese laborers to the country, has prevailed and the entire clause has been stricken from the bill.
 The Ambassador contended that an agreement between. the United States and Japan regarding the regulation Gt Japanese immigration to the Uni ted States was still in force, and that Japan had carried out strictly her part Of the agreement to restrict the volume of immigrants. In view of this fact he contended the provisions of the immigration bill was an insult to Japan. His argument prevailed and .the objectionable clause was strickSn> from the measure.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-28
0BREGOA WANTS
 TROOPS RECALLED 1
SAYS PURPOSE IS ACCOMPLISHED
Presence of Soldiers Is Stirring Up Trouble and Adding Another Bur- store Peace.

FL PASO, April 2S.-Gen. Obre- gon, the Mexican Secretary of War. arrived here this afternoon for con- ference with Generals Scott and Funston. The Mexican general in- sists that the American troops should be withdrawn from Mexico, stating that the object for which they cross ed the border, the dispersing of Will las forces, has been accomplished, and no good purpose can be served by their further stay in the country.
 The general further states that the presence of the American soldiers in Mexico is the cause of general feel ing of unrest among the civilian pop ulation of Mexico, and but adds an other burden on President Carranza in his efforts to restore peace to the country. He states that the govern ment will guarantee that no further raids on American town by Mexican bandits will occur, and that every possible safeguard will be thrown around the American residents in Mexico.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-28
BRITISH CRUISER
 SUNK BY MINE
FLAGSHIP OF MED1TERRANEAN
Battleship Russell Strikes Mine and Goes to Bottom witt, Loss of 13O Lives-Six Hundred of Crew and Commander Saved.

LONDON, April 2S.-The Admi- ralty office today reports the loss of the battleship Russell, from striking a floating mine. One hundred and thirty members of the crew were lost when the ship went down. The re- mainder of the officers and crew. numbering 500 men, and including Admiral Freemantle, were saved.
 The Russell was the flagship of the Mediterranean fleet. She was one of the smaller of the battleship class, having been completed 12 years ago, and was of but 1s,229 tons displace- ment She carried four 12-inch guns, twelve 6-inch, ten 12-pounders and two 3-pounders. She was equipped with four torpedo tubes and had a speed of about 19 knots. Her com plement of men was about 700.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-28
IRISH SITUATION
 CAUSES ALARM
USE HARSH MEANS
Members House of Commons Would Use Harsh Means to Subdue RevO- lutionists-Casemen Says RevolU- ton Will Fail.

LONDON, April 2S.--The situa- tion in Ireland is causing much un- easiness throughout England It is generally admitted that the revolu- tion has gained considerable head way, and although the troops are practically in control ofSthe country, the end of the revolt is not in sight.
 The House of Commons is alarmed over the conditions in Ireland. and the effect the uprising may have up on the great European struggle. and the use of drastic measures to put down the revolt was advocated in a number of speeches made yesterday.
 Sir Roger Easement. who was taken into custody while engaged in landing arms on the Irish coast. says that the revolution will fail because of his capture and the rebels are now without a leader.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-28
IRISH REBELLION
 GROWING RAPIDLY
TO WEST AND SOUTH
English Press and Public Agree that Crisis is Gravest of War and Its Effect on the Struggle Cannot be Predicted.

LONDON, April 28.-The press and public agree that the situation in Ire land is becoming exceedingly grave. The rebellion is conceded to be the most serious crisis of the war. and its effect on the great European struggle cannot be predicted at this time.
 Advices from Ireland state that the revolution is spreading west and south and that uprisings are frequent throughout the country. It is also stated that German submarines are bringing large quantities of arms and ammunition and landing them in Ire land.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-28
RAILROADS AND
 UNIONS CONFER WILL ARBITRATE DIFFERENCES Conference Now On in Chicago to Bring About Settlement of De- rnands of Employees and Avert Threatened Strike.
WILL ARBITRATE DIFFERENCES

CHICAGO, April 2S.-The rail- roads and a committee from the en- ployes are today in session for the purpose of arbitrating the demands of the employees for an increase of wages.
 The representatives of the various railroad companies and the officials of the Unions are attempting to settle the differences and prevent the threat ened strike of the employees. Three hundred thousand men are affected, and if a strike is declared it would practically tie up trans-continental traffic.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-28
BRITISH TROOPS
 POUR INTO IRELAND QUIET Is NEARLY RESTORED Premier Asquith Admits That the Rebels Hold Important Positions in
 Buildinges in Dublin, but Expects Peace will Soon Be Restored.
QUIET Is NEARLY RESTORED

LONDON. April 27.-English sol diers continue to pour into Ireland to put down the rebellion. The whole country is now under martial law and the English are suppressing the re- bellion with an iron hand.
 In an interview today Premier As quith admitted that the revolution ists are still holding important build ings in Dublin, but expressed the be- lief that quiet would be restored in the city within a short time
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-28
WOULD REMOVE
 'FR|SC0'S MAYOR SCHMITZ CALCULATES PETITION Charges Mayor Rolph, of San Fran cisco with Nalfeasance in Office and Complicity in Election Frauds -Schmitz Candidate.
sCHMITz CALCULATES PETITION
os by American Press Associarton

SAN FRANCISCO, April 2S.-For- mer Mayor Schmitz, of this city, who was released from Boston not long ago, where he served term for graft ing, is now circulating a recall rHti- tion to secure the removal of Mayor Rolph from office.
 The petition charges the mayor with malfeasance in office, incompe- tence and complicity in the illegal conducting of the last munlc.?ai cleo tion.
 Schmitz was a candidate for mayor at the last election, and was defeat ed.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-28
DARING PURSUIT
 '. BY |i|' J. s. TROOPS
MAKE FIVE HUNDRED MILE DASH
Detachment Under Major Howze Pur- sues Villa to Border of Durango Bandits Are Overtaken and Sharp Battle EnSues.

COLUMBUS, April 2S.-A courier arrived here today from the Ameri- can expedition in Mexico, and brings the news that detachment of Gen. eral Pershing's forces under Major Howze, made daring chase of five hundred miles to the Durango line in pursuit of Villa and that he over took a large detachment of Villa brigands. A sharp fight ensued, re- sulting in the .efeat of the Villaistas, who retreated after sustaining a hea- wy loss,
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-28
PREPARING
 TO DEPART FOR MEXICO

MEXICO CITY, April Fisherman Minister von Eckhardt is holding a series of conferences with Gen. Car ranza at the national palace. While the utmost secrecy prevails, the be- lief is expressed in well informed quarters that his mission is to ar range for the exodus of Germans from the United States in case there is a break between that country and Germany.