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The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-12-05
The Regies Sentenced.

Roy Regi of Knobsville, accus-
ed of trying to evade registration
under the selective conscription
act, was given a sentence of ten
days in Jail at Harrisburg, yes
terday morning. The court stat
ed in the decision that he was
fully satisfied the effort to falsify
the age of the defendant was due
to the efforts of the father, and
the father, George Regi, was
given a sentence of sixty days in
Jail with $1OO fine for conspiracy
to obstruct the conscription act.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-12-05
Mems Overcoats and Macki-
naws at J. X. Johnston's.

Mems Overcoats and Macki-
naws at ]. X. Johnston's.
Dennis Everts and wi of
Thompson township, spen t
Tuesday of last week in town.
W. M. Lodge and family mo-
tored down from Saxton Thanks
giving Day and had dinner in
McC cConnellsburg. Mr.. Lodge
returned home in the evening
and his family remained in the
home of Mrs. Lodges father,
Mr.. Albert Stoner until Sunday.
A taffy party was held at
Biddis Lynch's near Big Cove
Tannery last Friday evening at
which were present Mr.. and
Mrs. Biddis Lynch and children
Harry, Georgia, Pearl, and
Hayes: Mrs. Bert Souders and
children.-Raymond, Beatrice,
Viola, Dorothy, Daniel and Guy
Mary Mills, John Mac Gordon,
George Grouse, Virgil Bishop,
Claude and Charlie Reeder, Mr..
and Mrs. Chester Truax. The
evening was spent in playing
games. Lunch was served later.
The Philadelphia Record says
that General Pershing is a neph-
ew of Judge Cyrus Pershing who
was the Democratic candidate for
Governor of Pennsylvania some
40 years ago. His father, who
went out from Westmoreland
county before the civil war to
seek his fortune in the West, was
presumably a Democrat also, and
in his Missouri home the General
must have been subject to strong
Democratic influences during the
formative period of his character.
So it is probable that, if he has
any political leaniDgs at all it is to-
ward Democracy. Those Ohio
Republicans who are now BOOM
ing him ror President, apparent
ly in the hope of landing fat job
under him if he should be elect
ed, seem to have overlooked these
facts.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-12-05
Welded in Mcconnell llsburg.

A quiet little wedding occur
red at the Methodist Episcopal
parsonage in McConnellsburg
Wednesday afternoon when Rev.
Edward Jackson performed the
ceremony that united in mar
riage Miss Jane Cromer, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. d. W. Gro
mer, of Fort Littleton and Mr..
G. Russell Gracey, son of Ex-
Commissioner, S. C. Gracey, of
Mount Union. The bride and
groom are excellent young peo-
pie and have the best wishes of
a large circle of friends.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-12-05
ANOTHER SUPREME SACRIFICE.
DR.. James NJ. McKibbin Died in Hos.
pitaI in France frOm Wound Re-
ceiyed on Firing Line.

DR.. James M. McKibbin, of
Union Township, was one
among the first Fulton County
men to offer his services to the
Government after the United
States had decided to take a
hand in the World War, and he
entered with a Lieutenant's
commission. Not long aft
er reaching France his effi-
cheney and faithfulness won for
him the rank of Captain. And
now, the war being over, and ev-
cry one in expectancy to see
their friends from overseas re-
turning, the word comes that
James has given his life for
World Democracy. Captain Nc
Kibbin, was a son of the late
DR.. William and Ella Eddowes
McKibbin, and was aged about
46 years. He was, of course,
beyond the draft age, and his
going into the service was purely
voluntary and from the highest
motives of patriotism.
The following letter received
last Saturday from Mobile Hos
pital, No. 4. France, says:
DEAR MRS. McKIBBIN.
Some days ago Doctor Mcklb-
bin was injured through the alb
domen while on duty in the fight
ing lines. He was brought to our
hospital and operated on. After
a quiet and wonderful fight for
his life, he died last night. |
presume you have already been
notified of his death but thought
YOU would have some satisfaction
from knowing that his friends
were with him constantly and
made every effort to do for him.
His suffering was slight.
| had asked the Doctor if he
would have me write for him and
he told me to say "All .. X.
everything fine write m ore
when can get mail in and OUT
Even knowing his condition he
had not wanted to disturb you
about it.
| know you will derive much
consolgtion from knowing that
Doctor McKibbin performed his
duty courageously and it was
with absolate disregard of dan
ger that he went into the area
where he received his wound.
| am very sincerely yours,
Linn B. Stewart,
Capt. M. R, c.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-12-05
Wanted.

Competent hotel or boarding
house keeper to take the Rltchle
house In Riddlesburg. To board
furnace smen and care for tran
sient guests. A combination
hotel and boarding house.
The house will be freshly pa
pered and painted inside and out
Electric lights and new furnace
have been put in as we'll as hot
and cold water for bath rooms
Private bath and toilet for family
Good garden, barn, chicken
house aud some fruit. The rent,
coal and lights will come free OF
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-12-05
Laurence Luther Detwile .

Laurence Luther Detwiler,
aged SO years, 3 months and 16.
days, died at his home at Con-
cord. Franklin County, Pa, last
Saturday night at II o'clock. The
funeral took place on Monday
and interment was made at Con-
cord. He is survived by a wild
ow and two small children. Mr..
Detwiler had been attending court
in Chambersburg as a juror, dur
ing which time he contracted Flu,
and lived only one week after
taking the disease.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-12-05
Letter Of Thanks.

Mr.. EDIToR:-I wish to pub
licly thank Mr.. G. ]. Brewer and
family for the splendid gift of a
finely bred Jersey heifer to the
Red Cross Chapter. This offer
was made to the undersigned
last July; but owing to my alb
sence from home. no opportu-
nifty was afforded to take ad-
vantage of the generous offer
until Friday, November 29 tn,
when with many other articles
contributed to the patriotic citi-
zens of Ayr township, the heifer
was sold at public auction. The
sale amounted to $l63 90 which
was turned into the treasury of
the Ayr township auxiliary.
While we all rejoice that the
great war is over, we must not
forget that there is still great
need for the service Of tn e
American Red Cross in helping
the people of the countries that
have been devastated by the re-
lentless and cruel German arm
les.
Respectfully,
d. H. PATTERSON,
Chairman, Red Cross Fund.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-12-05
HER FEAR.

Marie-Don't cry, dear. You
must be brave while Jack is away
with the army. Remember the wal
won't last forever, and then he will
return to you.
Betty-Y-yes; but Pm afraid thai
before he comes back some Other
hateful man will marry me.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-12-05
SOME SPEED.

Marx-Are you athleticP
Lois-Oh, yes, Pm the fastest GRO
cheter on our college team.
Marx-Zassop How fast can yor
go2
Lois-Oh, about thirty knots an
hour.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-12-05
THE HOMESEEKER'S OPPORTUNITY.

S16OO-Nic, ly arranged well
bail. c)zy Sroom bouse on an
elegant lot near churches and
sc .ool, with concrete walks to
each, located on a residential street
= city water-snd desirable home
in every way. Possession given
In go days. Call and examine.
f. M. TAYLOR.
McConnellsburg, Pa.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-12-05
Save As Before.

The reorle should not think
that now the war Is over they can
be extravagant again. II is just
as important TO save TIN ough the
great reconstruction period as it
was during the war. The war
taxes we're small IN amount com.
pared with the war bonds. Ii
we do not save until it hurts now
we shall be compelled to do so
later. Cut out the non essentials
Individually and collectively.
Save in your own private business
aud insist that your public serv.
ants shall not be wasteful IN the
public business.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-12-05
THE EBATTLE CRY OF JUTTICE.

This song, which made great hit in the West
lrng the Fourth Liberty Loan campaign, was writ
N by Mrs O. Dunlap. of Pittsburp, Kansas. Mrs.
unap is better known in this county as Miss Nora
ohnston, native of Ayr township. Editor,
Now the boys who've gone before,
Want letter, two or more,
Shouting the Battle Cry of Justice.
Let US write them each today,
That we're helping in the fray
Shouting the Battle Cry of Justice.
CHORUS.
The Allies forever,
Hurrah boys, Hurrah!
Down with the Kaiser,
Up with the Stars,
And we'll rally round the flag, boys,
Rally once again.
Shouting the Battle Cry of Justice.
Some Fourth Liberty Bonds we'll buy
To help the bows, you and l.
Shouting the Battle Cry of Justice.
Crawford County'll 90 over the top
With two millions on the spot
Shouting the Battle Cry of Justice.
When five million men 90 Ger,
They will make mighty score,
Shouting the Battle Cry of Justice
And the Allies thev will help
For it's die or get Bills scalp.
Shouting the Battle Cry of Justice
w.
Oh we're on your trail old Bill,
And we'll bomb your Palace Hill,
Shouting the Battle Cry of Justice.
With the shrapne and the shell
We will fill your carcass well,
Shouting the Battle Cry of Justice
,UNE:-Battle Cry of Freedom.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-12-05
cost.

cost.
House contains seventeen
rooms with cellar aud attic. To
be furnished by proprietor, who
can secure from ten to fifteen
boarders quickly. Have ready
December 1st
Only reliable parties who can
give good references will be con-
sidered.
Apply: COLONIAL IRON Co.
II 282t Ri ldlesburg, Pa.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-12-05
INTERESTING PARAGRAPHS
All sesI and General Interest, Gathered
at Home or Clipped from our
Exchanges.
,oNDENSHD POR HURRIED READERS

H AIRY A. Swope, of Wells Tan
merry, is reported in the Casualty
List published on the 28th as
missing in action"
Warm Blankets and Bed Com
forts at J. K. Johnston's.
Harrisonville Charge: Sunday,
December 8. Pr eaching at
Mt. Zion at 1920; at Needmore,
at 2:3O and at Bedford Chapel at
1880.
Four Buckle Arctics and Hi
Bootees" at ]. X. Johnston's.
Miss Emma R. Sloan. of John
stown, spent a few days during
the past week in the home of
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. W. A
Sloan.
Rev. T. P. Garland began a
series of revival meetings at
the Sideling Hill Christian
church on Thursday evening,
December 5th.
The interior work has been
completed, and preaching SER
vices are expected at the Stone
Bridge Brethren church at 10
o'clock next Sunday.
Presbyterian church, McCon-
nellsburg. December 8. Sun
day school at $50; preaching at
1890; Christian Endeavor at 6
and preaching services at Z.
The many friends of Ross Doyle
are glad to see him on the street
again after an illness af influenza
and pneumonia which confined
him to his home four weeks.
Two of VIM. Johnson's daugh-
tiers, resididg near Waynesboro,
are visiting the family of their
uncle George Buterbaugh an d
other Fulton County relatives
and friends,
Miss Mollie Seylar, who had
been spending the summer at
her home in McConnellsburg,
returned to Washington, d. G.
yesterday where she expects to
spend the winter.
A local institute will be held at
Back Run schoolhouse, Friday
evening, December 9th. Subjects
for discussion: l. Patriotism
How Taught, 2. Plans for Help
ing Dull Pupils. Elias Lynch,
:eacher.
After having spent the sum-
,ner at her home farm in Wells
Valley, Mrs. Harriet Alexander
.,eturned to McConnellsburg last
week and will spend the winter
n the home of her sister Mrs.
josephine A. Sloan.
An airplane passed over
Thompson township last Friday
afternoon, going westward. Its
light was witnessed by many OF
The residents, who were at
tracted to its presence by the
wAirr of the propeller.
James Hollenshead and Foster
Hollenshead, accompanied by j
+. Garland made trip to York
where they visited Mr.. Gar
land's son Harrison, and spen
some time looking for a gooc
.I1ncaster Cou nty farm.
Mrs. ]. A. Keefer and sor
Herbert, near Sharpe, were il
t)wn a short time Monday
They are building barn. Wher
they came to see about a permit,
tley found that the permit bust.
ness was all off, and that people
may build a, many barns as the!
wish.
In send ng two dollars to pusl
his subscription Ito 1920, Johl
Holman of Valley Center, Kans.
says he attended church Thanks
giving Day and listenel to
grand sermon from the 125tl
psalm. Mr.. Holman say
We Kansas people, like tn
rest of the nation, should b
thankful that this terrible wa
IL over, and that we have tn
largest acreage of wheat in tn
history of the State, and the con
: dition was never better at thi
time in the year."
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-12-05

On account of the failing
health of Mrs. S. A. Nesbit,
Miss Cornetha Nesbit returned
from Hagerstown Monday, and
will remain at home indefinitely.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-12-05

Th e protracted meeting at
Rehoboth church is progressing
nicely and two conversions are
reported.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-12-05

McConnellsburg M. E. Charge,
Rev. Edward Jackson. pastor.
Sunday, December Sth. Preach
ing at 1890; Cito at 300; and
evangelistic services at Knobs
vile at ZOO.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-05


GRAFTON, little thinking that some day it
might go on a strike-refuse to pro-
duce a bountiful harvest and so help
to again fasten upon us those shackles
of autocracy from which we thought
ourselves forever free.
Usual Methods Wear Soil.
Every since the Pilgrims landed at
Plymouth Rock American farmers
have been going West TO take up new
land as fast as the old farms began to
wear out. We are now beginning to
appreciate the fact that in this respect
we have come to 1.-THE end of our rope"
and we have arrived just about as
gracefully as the spring calf arrives
at the end of mis- rope when he Is tied
for the first time to the apple tree in
the orchard. There is only one crop
Of land and the best part of the crop
has already been harvested.
The first settlers in New York built
their barns on the bank of the Hud-
son river, so that they could throw
the manure into the water. thinking
the soil was so rich that it could never
be exhausted. The next generation
learned differently. Here in Wiscon-
sin, the leading dairy center in the
world, we are beginning to realize that
even when all the manure our farms
produce is returned to the land.
even this generous treatment is not
sufficient in itself to maintain fertility.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-05
IS BRAVEST WOMAN IN WAR
Officers Tribute to Miss Seaton, Just
Returned After Two Years
Service.

Denver. Colo.-Miss Eunice II. Bea-
ton, known to the officers of the allied
armies as "the bravest woman of the
war" has returned to her home in Den
yer. after two years service on the
western front in France as a Red
Cross ambulance driver. After a brief
rest, Miss Beaton again will enter the
service of the government in training
women as ambulance drivers.
Miss Beatca is known in the West
as a typical outdoor girl. She excels
in swimming. tennis, golf, trap-shoOt-
ing. motoring and hOrsewomanship.
On the western front Miss BeatOn
was under fire score of times. She
helped carry wounded from No Mans
Land and was driving an empty am
bulance from n hospital to the front
when the ear was wrecked by a shell.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-05

Westinghouse ii what you will,
the biggest trust company, auction
shop, or bargain counter sale, Uncle
Sam has it among his war activities.
Congress gave it its charter, the goods
dealt in are enemy owned, United
States citizens are it's stockholders,
and the title of the business manager
is alien property custodian.
1t is doing a trust company business
teccase the bulk of the property taken
over belongs to individuals and has
to be safely administered by Uncle
Sam. 1t is an auction shop because
the great industries here in the United
States owned and controlled by Ger
man trade barons which are seized
under the trading with the enemy act
will be sold outright to loyal citizens
of this country, Americanized. and Ger
man control of commerce and industry
In the United States Of America
stamped out forever. II Is a bargain
counter sale because many times In
odd collections of German owned prop
erty here and there are small pieces
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-05


at least to take the place of flour to
such an extent that we use not more
than one-half pound of -four to each
person a week.
If. for any good reason the house
wife finds 1t necessary to purchase
and use some wheat flour, she will,
of course, have to buy an equal weight
Of the foods named as wheat substi-
tutes by the food administration. We
have plenty of corn, oats, barley and
potatoes.
Here are a weeks menus planned to
save wheat and to keep the family
fit:
MONDAY.
Breakfast
Bananas
Steel-cut oats with top milk
Barley mullins
Coffee Milk, for children
Luncheon or Supper.
Pittsburgh potatoes
Deviled eggs
Vegetable salad
Barley waters
Hot gingerbread with cream (top milky
Dinner.
Tamale pie
Lyonnaise potatoes String beans
Fruit shOrtcake
TUESDAY.
Breakfast.
Fruit
Boiled rice with top milk
Barley and corn griddle-cakes
Coffee Milk, for children
Luncheon or Supper.
Potato croquettes with cheese sauce
Barley scenes
Spiced grape jelly
CornstarCh mold with canned straw
berries and cream
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-05
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
AMERICAN GAS MASKS BEST
Takes Only Six Seconds to Put II on
and II Is Gas and Fool
Proof.

Chicago.-When it comes to fighting
gas attacks the American soldier is the
best equipped in the world.
This is the declaration made here
by Maj. j. J. Aud. chief advisor of the
British scientific mission, who is a
chemical expert.
He said that the German command
has become so enraged at the failure
Of its high-powered gases to discom-
fit the Americans that they have Of
fered a reward of ten marks to any
soldier who brings in an American
gas mask.
The American mask is the marvel
Of the allied armies" says Major
Aud. at is absolutely gas proof and
fool proof. 1t takes only about six
seconds to put it on. Unlike the Ger
man mask it does not hang down and
get in his way when one bends over"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-05

An attempt TO measure time is like
an attempt TO measure experience.
There are hours In which we live
years. There are years which pass
like hours. The sense of age is as
corpse which we hang around our
necks, to remind US of death. The
reason George Washington's body
servants lived so long was largely
that they did not know how old they
were. In the seth yesr OF Methuselah,
a neighbor is said to have asked him
how he WIS feeling. I'm feeling my
age" saiC Methuselah. why, said
the neightor, "you don't look day
over 1901"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-05
WORLDS BIGGEST TRUST COMPANY
PART OF UNCLE SANS WAR WORK
Making German Money Invested This Country Work for the United
States Is important Work Being Done by the Alien Property
observation-disclosures Urged to Help by Reporting Any
Enemy Owned Property in Their District

inside the enemies lines is subject to
immediate seizure. Also all informed
aliens here in the United States are
classed as enemies and their property
treated accordingly.
Agents of the bureau of investiga-
ton of the alien property custodian,
under the direction of Francis 2. Gar
van, an experienced assistant to for
mer District Attorney Jerome Of New
York, are combing the country for
enemy owney property and millions Of
dollars worth have been reported. But
as much more is confidently believed
still unreported. Some Of 1t is actively
helping Germany's deadly campaign of
spying. bombing and arson; all Of 1t Is
potentially a menace.
A. Mitchell Palmer. addressing him
self to the citizens of the United States
and shareholders in this, the biggest
trust company on earth, said: THE
more of this property reported the
more harmless it will be, the better
the business Of your trust company,
the bigger the returns to the treasury,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-05

In order that we might have some
definite information on this subject a
careful study has recently been made
Of crop production records for a num-
Der of representative counties in Wis
consin. An average was taken for the
four years beginning with 1880, and
four years beginning with 1910. 1t
was found that in one of the leading
dairy sections of Wisconsin the aver
age yields OF corn, oats, and barley
for the last period were from 16 to "a
per cent less than they were for a SINH
lar period thirty years previous. A SINH
lar condition was found to prevail In
other counties.
In the face of this evidence there
is only one conclusion at which we
can arrive, and that IL that with the
usual methods of farming our soils will
gradually wear out. Many of our soils
need lime and phosphorus. Some need
potassium and nitrogen. Some have
never been in running order due to
lack of drainage and proper tillage.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-05

that have To be quickly converted into
cash TO prevent loss either to the in
dividual owner or 10 Uncle Sam. As
such they are passed across the coun-
ter in spot sales and the money turned
into Uncle Sans treasury
BUT whether earnings or sales. this
money is turned over by the alien
property custodian 60 the treasury Of
the United States and there converted
into Liberty bonds Thus Is German
money made to work for Uncle Sam.
To help build ships, buy food and sup
plies, and keep fields and factories at
home hummlng with Industry against
the Hun.
Palmer Is Director.
The alien property custodian in
whose hands the direction of this great
economic force against Germany has
been placed is Pennsylvania Quaker.
His lame is a. Mitchell Palmer His
<orefathers came to America in the
same ship with William Penn. and the
family has lived for several genera
t.aas within the lines Of the original
QUAKE settlement.
When appointed by the president.
Mr. Palmer for several days carried
his oath of flee in his pocket He
could not fnG even desk room in
crowded Washn4.o on That was only
five months ago To-Day his force mum
beers over 400 employers in Washing
ton alone, besides the hundreds scat
tered across the country The head
quarters force is now established in
an eight-hoor apartment house In one
Of the best residential districts of
Washington which the government
Communicated and took possession Of
before Il was finished.
From here the alien property Gus
todlan is today making pencils In New
Jersey, chocolate in Connecticut. brew
ing beer In Chicago. saving lumber in
Florida. mining metal In Mexico. run
ming real estate stores and commission
offices and public utilities In all parts
of the country. This enemy owned
property may be stock certificates. or
tonds or debts, life insurance premi-
inns, or cash, real or personal property,
but to come within the reach of this
big government trust company il must
be either owned In whole or In part
by persons living within the enemy
lines or by persons trading with inter
ests within the enemy lines.
Safe If He's Good
If German citizen lives here in the
g. ~
trade with Germany, and does not en-
gage in any perniciouS activities
against The government. his property
and his business are free from any in
reference on the part of the alien
enemy custodian. "a the other hand
the property Of citizen Of the United