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The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-10-04
Educational Meeting.

The first Local Institute OF
Belfast township, held at Need
more last Friday evening, was
called to order by the teacher,
Floyd Hart.
The topics: Patriotism in the
School," and What the School
Should Be" were we'll discussed.
The following teachers were
present: Belfast-E tia Waltz,
Florence Truax, Vernona Mellott
Hobart Truax, Levi Garland,
Geo. Mellott, Foster Hollenshead
and Floyd Hart. Teachers from
other townships were: Gertrude
Gelvin, Pearl Brakeall, Blanche
Smith and Thos. Truax, Supt.
Thomas and Prof. Harris were
present and gave us many help
full suggestions.
Much praise is due to the
teacher and pupils for the sue
cessfull and interesting program
rendered.
The next institute will be held
at Mortons Point October Goth.
Vernona Mellott, Sec., Pro. TEN.
The first Local Institute of
Brush Creek township, held at
Locust Grove school last Friday
evening was called to order by
the teacher Miss Celia Barton,
who appointed S. E, Walters,
chairman and Miss Hazel Kline,
Secretary. The following ques-
tions were discussed: "Coopera-
ton, " School Room Sanitation
and Decoration" and Spelling"
The topics were we'll discussed by
the teachers present, namely,
Celia Barton, Hazel Kline, Roy
Plessinger, S. E. Walters, and
Kenneth Mckee.
A large number of patrons and
friends of education were present
and enjoyed a we'll prepared pro-
gram.
Next institute will be held at
Oak Grove October 10Th. -Ha-
eel Kline Secretary.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-10-04

For SALE, Fine Country Hams
Shoulders and Sides, for cash
-MRs CLEoNIE 2 KENDALL 9
miles South of McConnelsburg.
1042s Ny
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-10-04
October Court.

opened on Monday at 2 o'cloc
Hon. Donald P. Mcpherson, anc
his associates Hon. VIM. B. Sti
gers, and Hon. VIM. Mellott, OF
the bench. The Constable
were called and made their re
spective returns, The granc
jury was called, and the mem
bers all responded but one, ant
the Court appointed A. j. Pitt.
man. After the usual charge
they retired to consider bills.
The petition of Martha Truax,
wife of VIM. Truax, presented a
petition for the appointment of
two appraisers to set apart prop.
erty to her as widow under ex-
emption law. Court appointed
Anderson Mellott and William
Funk appraisers.
IN case of Ella M. Kuhn, VS..
j. D. Kuhn, proceedings in di.
vorce, the Court appointed j. r,
Jackson, master,
George N. Cline VS.. Martha
Cline, petition presented for sub.
divorce. Court awarded
subpoena returnable January
term.
In case of Luther K. Lynch,
vs.. Anna M. Lynch, proceedings
in divorce, the court awarded a
returnable January
term.
The petition of Sarah Evans,
of H. w. Evans a minor,
was presented asking an order
to be made for guardian, Farm
ers and Merchants Trust Co., to
pay $500, for education and main
tenance of ward. Court made
the order.
The petit jury was called and
all the members answered but
one ard the court excused John
and C. j. Barton on their
request.
The accounts were then taken
lp for confirmation.
First and final account of Alice
Administrators of S.
Jatharine Wishart, late of Wells
ownship, deceased, was confirm
ID.
First and final account of B. G..
Horton, Administrator of Celia
Horton, late of Wells township
deceased was confirmed.
First and final account of Chas.
\. Chamberlain, executor of the |
will of Geo. M. Chamberlain, |
ate of Wells township deceased,
vas confirmed and F. Men.
ohnson, Esq, was appointed
uditor to make distribution of
alance in hands of executor.
First and final account of Bruce
J. Stoner executor of the will of
William Stoner, late of McCon-
ellsburg, deceased was confirm
d.
Account of Hon. Geo. A. Smith
y his executors, trustee of the
eirs of John G. Charlton, de-
eased as to share of John G.
harlton minor. Account was
onfrmed by the court.
In the case of Commonwealth,
S Lewis Jefferson, charged with
le larceny of seven bushels of
heat, appeared and plead guilty
having stolen goods in his pos
,ssion, and a mol pros. was en-
,red as to the other charge, and
sntence suspended.
Case of the Commonwealth vs.
AIRY Bishop, charged with hav- ;
Ig stolen green corn from the
eld of John Bowers. The de-
,ndant having been in the Jail
" twenty days and appearing
I'd pleading guilty, the court
sentence after charg-
g the defendant. that unless he
,nducted himself honestly
nong his fellows he would have
IN brought back and give him
le most severe sentence the law [
ould permit.
In the case of Minnie Denisar
J, D. S. Denisar, proceedings !
divorce, the court referred the t
port to the Master. {
Court adjourned at A p. m. un-
Tuacdav poorpinO at O q m
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-10-04
Wanted, For Sale, For Rent
Lost, Found, Etc.

RATES-One cent per word for each
Insertion, No advertisement accepted
tor less than 10 cents, Cash must ac-
company order.
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yrEUESTING PARAGRAPHS
,,,l and General Interest, Gathered
,t Home or Clipped from our
Exchanges.
|,,nqNseD FOR HURRIED READERS

NJ, Frank Smith in Ayr towr
iip last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Parker an
n, Howard Overdeer-all G
,ocsster, spent last week i
u homes of Mr.. and Mrs. W
Bivens and Mrs. Nettie Trua
st Lincoln Way.
plOES.-Frank X B. Sipe
Us the highest market prlc
,beef hides at their butche
I'M IN McConnellsbu ais
g5est price paid for calf skin
lspsklns and tallow.
Advertisement.
Mrs. Achsah Gienger, who ha
sn spending the sum m e.
pDths in Buck Valley, left Tues
h for Bound Brook, N. j.
here she expects to spend thu
rter in the home of her daugh,
Jessie.
b. and Mrs. R B. Campbell,
pDt Union, motored to Nc.
nnellsburg Sunday evening
spent the time until Monday
ernUon in the home of the
q's mother, Mrs. E. M. Lodge
nth Second street.
Dor enterprising friend W. H.
bngardner at Wells Tannery
uy this week installing an
Eric light plant, for the light
Of his own residence and
|esnd the Presbyterian church
the K. G. E. Hall.
be last license plate up until
ing time September %, in the
e highway department, bore
number 300 37l. The record
former years is smashing to
Is. The high number for
year was 2lS, 346
nier the new election Act
tOn officers receive $500 per
uptO ESQ votes polled and
'ditiOnal for each one
bred votes or fraction thereof.
aTp''rs to all cfficers ap-
teC or new ones elected.
George F. Mellott, near
a'te', Franklin county, call
the NEWS cffice a few min
while in town last Saturday.
bother, Mrs. Harriet Mellott
RYr township, accompanied
p his home in the evenin G.
dtsCcLdiI g tie cellar steps
residence in Ayr township
peek, Mrs. Margaret John
lell dlslOcating one shoulder.
loser was called and gave
lecessary surgical attention
Mrs. Johnston is getting
nicely.
Charlie Pittman, recently
ned from a seventeen-vears
as missionary in Persia,
|ndlng a few weeks at the
edy School of Missions, |
ord, Conn. Mrs. Pittman
zen visiting friends in Chic
|id will come East later.
corn in the Big Cove is
ally fine this season with a
acreage. William P. Mel
ought to this office a stalk
\ the farm of his father
a. Nelson, which measur-
wen feet eight inches in
and had three large ears,
S0 others that were we'll
Am y Stlne, aged 26 years,
~ ~ sunday at the home of
V'aer Mrs, Julia Stine in
uSOlrg. On the 18th day
aSI he went to the home of
nO0r to buy a pup and
F1nanlning X the animal it bit
ne continued his work
sasnt nothing more of the
Saul 1MI last Thursday, when
wa developed and he
\ 't''I0g party consisting of
I, M Mrs. c. H. Kendall,
\. J. MI MISS Lille, and grand
\ y Miss n Kathryn and Mr..
!, = howard n Young-all of
~; Mr. !, and Mrs. B. B.
r'S,. r1a Mrs Fred D. Young.
n 1'a's; Mrs. Seth R.
s,a' a. ID. d daughter Mrs.
u'.aher near Hollidavs-
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Farm for Sale or Rent, fine op.
portunity call on or address, S.
L WINK, Needmore, Pa, 104 At
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-10-04

For SALE Mrs. A j. Martin
IN Ayr township, has bunch Of
fine Rhode Island Red pullets
and cockerels for sale.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-10-04

MEN WANTED-Laborers, Car.
penters Helpers, Mechanics Hell.
pers, Flremen, Trackmen, Stock
Unloaders, Coke Oven Men, and
other help. Good wages and
steady employment. Apply to
COLONIAL IRON CO., Riddles.
burg, Pa. 8 % If
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-10-04

For Automobile, fire and life
insurance, see JOHN r. JACK
son, Agent. 6 2S II If
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%ln dress Dead.

ys,tal,l Nsa',i received by David
kin,.J',.u a afternoon
H. n'ee''lgence q of the death
\, s,eSS ,.e at his home in
fbe f". fiv'netlme during the
nDneraI will be held in
''O" afternoon at 2
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-10-04

FOR SALE BY
James J. Harris, McConr ellsburg. Pa.
Hull & Bender
Scott Ruuyan,
Leslie w. Seylar,
Jacob Wiuegardner, Clear Ridge, Pa.
M, II. Rollinshead, Harrisonvllle Pa.
A. ], Lamberson, Hustontown, Pa.
Berte Ham, Saluvia, Pa.
Miss Bessie Helsel, Wells Tannery, Pa.
AND ALL GOOD DEALERS.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-01-09
REFERE.NDUN5
TO Be TAKEN

remedial legislation to permit CO.
operative agreements under federal
supervision in those Industries which
involve primary natural resources, on
condition that the agreements tend to
conserve the resources. lessen accidents
and promote public interest: amend
ment of the constitution so as to permit
the president to approve or disapprove
Of separate provisions contained in any
appropriation bin: and full public i'm
vestigation Of the merits of disputes
between railroads and employees. are is
sues to be submitted to a referendum
of members Of the Hammond Chamber
Of Commerce council luncheon Thurs
day.
As member Of the Chamber of Com
merce of the United States. the Ham
mond Chamber of Commerce win put
its members on record for or against
the proposed legislation.
The referendums to be voted on fol-
low:
Cd The committee recommends that
there should be remedial legislation to
permit cooperative agreements under
federal supervision in those industries
which involve primary natural re-
sources. on condition that the agree
ments in fact tend to conserve the re-
sources, to lessen accidents, and to pro-
mote the public interest.
Cd Should the United States consti-
tuition be 50 amended as to permit the
president to approve or disapprove any
separate items or provisions contained
in any appropriation bnI2
(3) Shall existing law be so amend
ed or supplemented as to require. full
public investigation of the merits of
every dispute between railroad carriers
of inter state commerce and their EN-
ployes. to be instituted and completed
before any steps tending to the inter
ruption Of transportation shah be at
tempted?
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-01-09
URBAHNS
Gets PLUM

INDIASAPOLIS, IND. ian. s.-Ben
H. Urbahns. of Gary. formerly county
treasurer of Porter county. has been
named by u McMurtrie. of Marion. the
new Republican state treasurer-eIect.
as deputy treasurer. and the appointee
will take office February 10, when Mr..
McMurtrie becomes treasurer. succeed
ing George A. BittIer. the present
treasurer.
Urbahns has been a personal friend
of McMurtrie for several years He
formerly managed a large department
store at Valparaiso and was elected
county treasurer Of Porter county from
that position. Since his removal to
Gary he has been connected with the
First National Bank. of Gary. He long
Republican activities and is popular
among state Republicans, although he
is not particularly well known outside
Of his district. His experience in the
county treasurer's office and in bank
ing will make him a valuable man for
the deputy treasurer's job, NfcMurtrie
believes. The deputy treasurer's posi-
ton pays S2,500 annually.
Taking cognizance of the work the
ination of Governor Goodrich and the
practical loss of Gary to the democrats
in the November election choice plum
has come to Gary, but it has been
awarded to a republican who did not
bow down to the steel-slag- g-city hall
machine.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-01-09
GOODRICH
AF TER Nh.
E:E:'SSCALP
Charges Preferred Against
Former Bull Moose -
Goodrich Asks Lee to Re
sign-Lee May Seek Aid of
Injunction Suit.
TIMES BUREAU,
AT STATE CAPITAL.

INDIANAPOLIS. IND. Jan. Eff
anyone thinks Governor Goodrich is not
a live wire and that he does not believe
III real action. he should have seen the
Governor in action. late yesterday aft
ernoon in regarl TO Edwin NJ. Lee as a
member of the public service commits
sion. The new Governor had scarcely
"lit" in his new office before he started
on the trail of Lee. Charges were filed
against Lee by Bernard E. O'Connor, an
indianapolis Democrat, asking that he
be removed from the commission.
O'Connor said in his charges that Lee
did not possess the necessary attributes
that are required 70 make a member of
the commission. lie also called atten-
tion to the public utilities law which
says that not more than three men,
bers of the public service commission
shall be from the same political party.
O'Connor said that Lee was essen
TALLY a Democrat. although he claimed
allegiance to another political party.
There had been rumors to the effect
that somebody was going out for Lee s
scalp as soon as the new administra-
tion came in, but it was not known un-
til yesterday afternoon just what form
the matter would take. Under the law
when charges are filed against a mem
ber Of the comission n hearing must
be ned before the Governor. and it is
ffy1r
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-01-09
HEALEY IS
ARRA|GNED

CHICAGO, Jan. 9.-Chief of Police
Charles Healey, caught in the drag-net
thrown out by States Attorney McClav
Hoyne last night was arraigned before
Judge ]. A. Mahoney in the municipal
court today on a charge of conspiracy
and corruption. At the request of
Hoyne and over bitter protest of Hea-
ly's attorneys the case was continued
for ten days Healeys bond was re-
duced from 100000 TO $4,000.
Sergeant John Naughton secretary
and confidential clerk to Healey for
whom a warrant had been issued. ap-
peared in court and asked to be al
lowed to give bonds. Hoyne objected.
arguing that man for whom war
rant had been issued but who has not
been placed under arrest can not ar
range beforehand for a bond Worn
and haggard. Hoyne, who has been at
his office for more than twenty-four
hours Went directly TO sis home shortly
before noon. Healey appeared sleepy
and angry. evidently having spent the
night in conference with his attorneys.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-01-09
ACTION On
THE MOTION
|t5DEFERRED.
ChiDpeTtIeId and Lawson Have
Another. Hot EnCOun,
ter Today.
(By uniteS Press.l

WASHINGTON, Jan. o.-The
house note leak committee today
voted to receive and enter a mo-
ton by Representative Bennett to
report Thomas w. Lawson to the
house as in contempt of the COM
mittee for failure to answer its
questions. Action on the motion
was deferred.
Shortly after, Representative
Chipperfield started to move to cite
Lawson for contempt but fellow
members prevailed against such ac-
ton at this time. Lawson said he
believed in federal regulation of
the stock exchange. The financier
today again was asked the name
of the New York banker who told
him "a cabinet officer" had profit
ed by the leak to Wall Street.
I'll take You or any other member
out into the cIoakroom and tell YOU con
fidentially," said Lawson. leaning to-
ward the Quesuoner, but I won't tell
it here"
| Thereupon Representative Bennett
moved Lawson be reported for contempt
I for the pointed refusal
/ DO you advocate the abolition Of the
oConJinued on page seven)
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-01-09
YOUNG FARMER IS
CHASED BY WOLVES
John -Scheidt Will Take Gun
Along Next Time He
Sees His Girl.
Especial to THE TIMES J

CROWN POINT. IND. Jan. 19-
John Schiedt. working on the Matthies
farm south Of this city tells of recent
and exciting experience with the four
prairie wolves said to be lurking in the
vicinity south of this city. Returning
home recently. driving horse and
buggy, the young farmer was attacked
by the animals. they attempting to
jump into the rig. Scheidt badly scar
ed and with no weapon to beat off the
evidently ferocious animals whipped up
the horse and finally eluded the beasts,
but not after long chase.
He isn't taking any more love night
trips and vows il he does that he will
carry enough ordnance and ammunition
10 make the German army look poorly
equipped. Several other farmers have
seen the wolves recently and there is
talk at present Of rounding up the
animals and putting end to their ac-
tivity for once and all time.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-01-09
THAW IS
AGAIN ARRESTED

NEW YORK. Jan. 9-Harry K
Thaw, slayer of Stanford White, was
named in a grand jury Indictment re-
turned today as kidnapper of a 16-
year old high school boy and assai1ant
of that youth. The Indictment charges
that Thaw persuaded Frederick Gump
to leave Long Beach, Cal. for New
York, and after his arrival there tied
the young man and threshed him with
a whip in December. Gump is said to
have returned to his home in Kansas
City and when he told his family they
had the facts made known to the au-
thorities here.
Thaw is said to be at the Hotel Bel
gravia in Philadelphia. A detective
with a warrant is en- route there today
Included in the evidence which the
then District Attorney jerome collected
against Thaw during the famous MUIR
der trial was testimony of number Of
women that Thaw lured them into Ger
tain rooming places in New York's dis
reputable district and there had beaten
them with a jeweled whip.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-01-09
NEE |: E::'TI|-|NCCS 7
SCHEDULED
THIS WEEK
Prepare for Hammond Plan
City's Most Important
Busine SIS Preliminary
Meetings Take Place This
Week All Over the City.

With preliminary meetings scheduled
this week for Parents clubs, lodges and
other civic organizations 10 prepare
the public for the Hammond Plan, the
stage Is being set for the big mass
meeting next Monday night in Assem-
bIy hall of the Huehn building.
IN connection with the Parents club
meetings this week, Superintendent a
NJ. Mcdaniel today asked THE TIMES to
emphasize the fact that any persons
whether a member of the Parents club
or not. is welcome to any Of the meet
ings scheduled this week. I'm the list
of meetings to be held this week, that
at the Wallace school tonight should
be included. The school district meet
ings tonight and to morrow are as fol-
lows
Tonieht-s:oo. Joint meeting Par
ents' clubs Of Central. Washington ana
jefferson schools. at Central school.
Parents-High school club also meets
this evening i'm Central school for am
nual election Of officers Hammond
Plan Is also to be discussed at this
meeting.
Tonight-S:00. Joint meeting Of Par
ents club Of Riverside and Columbia
districts at the Riverside school.
Tonight-S Parents club meeting.
Wallace school.
y-2:80. Parents club Of
irving school at Irving school.
Wednesday Parents club
meeting at Lafayette ana Franklin
schools.
Free admission tickets for next Nom
day evenings mass meeting In Assem-
bly, halt are being distributed through
the schools and may be had at the
citv,s drug stores. Arrangens-nts are
also being made to accommodate the
overflow crowds from Assembly hall,
at other places.
Among the speakers who Viii be in
Hammond newt week are: pr. A. p
winship of Boston, editor Of the Jour
nal Of Education, DIR. f. q. Holden of
the international Harvester Companys 8
educational extension department. Ar
thur III Chamberlain, secretary Of the
National Thrift Congress; Mrs. O. fl.
Mathis Of Gadsen, Ala; fl. 8. Mobley
Of Arkansas C. W. Farr. r. A.
Hayne. W. e Rummel Mrs. Lottie J (.
Carroll. Miss Ze1la Wigent. Miss Grace
NJ. smith and C. c. Kirkpatrick, all Of
Chicago.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-01-09
MERGER
DRAWING
NEARER
hM# HEHH#
Tentative Arrangements
Made for Amalgamation
Meeting and Dinner at the
Hammond Country Club in
Near Future.

Atnufsamation for North township is
On the horizon.
Tentative arrangements for meet
ing and dinner of the boards of direc-
tors of Hammond. East Chicago and
Whiting commercial bodies have been
made and viii be perfected speedily sos
that a date in the future may he named
for the occasion. The purpose Of the
meeting viii be to discuss ama1gama-
tion,
The initiative in the movement came
from the Twin Cities and resulted in
the presenting and adopting Of the fol-
lowing resolution at the meeting Of the
board Of directors of the Hammond
Chamber of Commerce last evening:
Whereas, the Chamber Of Commerce
of the city of East Chicago has re
quested the board of directors Of the
chamber of Commerce Of the city Of
Hammond to meetswith the directors Of
The Chamber of Commerce Of the city
Of East Chicago to discuss the aues-
tion. of anna gamation. and that the city
officials be invited to said meeting and
that said meeting be called at the Ham
mond Country club some evening in the
near future
Therefore. be it resolved. that such
meeting be held and that the board Of
directors of the Chamber of Commerce
Of the city Of Whiting. together with
its city officials. be also included in
said invitation; and
Be it further resolved, that the presi-
dent and secretary OF each Of said
Chambers Of Commerce meet and ar
range for said meeting and that invi-
tations be extended to any others that
might desire to meet with said city Of
fcials and directors and that they meet
al the Hammond Country club some
evening in the near future and that an
Informal dinner be served at said meet
ing and that the members attending
shall each pay for their respective din
ner
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-01-09
WEST HAMMOND
CITY ELECTION
COMING EVENT

When the starters whistle blows for
the city nomination races in West
Hammond there viii be crowded field
in the 100-yard dash for tile mayor
ship. If political talk at this time is any
criterion.
Mayor Paul Kamradt win have En-
Mayor X. NJ. Woczinski, Justice Frank
Green and perhaps one or two others
a. competition in the preliminaries
leading to the March primaries when
thse tickets to be voted on the third
Tuesday in April are selected by the
voters. on the democrat ticket only
Martin Finneran for mayor and An
drew Stachowitz for clerk arc talked
OF at present.
4 new mayor, city clerk, city treas
nrer and four aldermen are to be elect
ii The petitions of all candidates
must be filed twenty days before the
nrimaries. city Treasurer August Zim-
norman can not succeed himself, ac-
cordfng to the Illinois law.
Aldermen Green. A. b. Krazyzanow-
slxi and August Gioza af the First.
second and Third wards, pass out Of Of
fee this time unless reelected and the
Mace left vacant by the death Of Al
darman Michael Berwanger Of the
Foarth ward IS to be filled Thomas
0,Connor Is said to be a candidate for
tba council in the First ward and Her
man Wiening in the Fourth. Kamradt.
Woczinski and Green are identified
with the peoples ticket
1t is reported that Adam Stachowitz
win not be a candidate for reelection
as city judge apd Frank Green is men
toned for that office also