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jtimikton VOL. XVI. MAPLETON DEPOT, PA.. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1, 1905. NO. 50 LOCAL NOTES. —March 1st. —MArch came in very lamb-like. —Mrs. Lida Miller is Visiting friends at Lewistown. —Have you read that very interesting magazine, The Smart Set? —Guy Hicks **spent a few days of the past week with friends in Altoona. —Real enjoyment is had wben reading that clever magazine, The Smart Set. —George W. Wright is building an addition to his'residence on Grant street. —Buy your fresh beef, fresh pork and bologna at C. H. Hooper's meat market. —Mrs. Fietta Clemens is visiting her '«■ laugh ter, Mrs. L. F. Baker, on Ridge street. —Allen Walker has gone to Petersburg -where he will be employed by Milton Mierley. —Mrs. William Myers, of Mount Union, is yisiting Michael Orane and wife in Mapleton. —Mrs. Lewis White, of Mount Union, was calling ob friends in Mapleton Monday afternoon. —-Arnold Houp, of Shy Beaver, was the guest of B. B. Shore's family last Thursday and Friday. —Misses Bessie and Laura Beam, of Pittsburg, are guests of Jobn Heaster's family in the east end of town. —W. K. Fleck, son of Bev. H. R. Fleck,' of Huntingdon, has been elected manager of the basket ball team at Susquehanna University. —Miss Edith E. Wood, who is employed in Barndollar's department store at Everett, Pa., spent Sunday and a part of Monday with her parents in this place. —All members of Mapleton Lodge No. -468, I. O. O. F., are requested to attend the regular meeting, next Saturday evening as business of importance is to be transacted. —-L. F. Baker, Charles O'Connor and .John Toomey were representatives from Camp No. 59 to the district oonvention of the P. O. S. of A. held at Mount Union February 22. —The roof ^Of W. D. Grainey's house ■east of town was badly damaged by flre about three o'clock Monday afternoon. The flames originated from a spark from the kitchen chimney. —The Willing Workers of the U. B. Sunday school will hold a pop corn social at the ladies' aid room Saturday evening, March 4. They will sell pies, cakes, ice cream, etc. Welcome, one and all. —R N. McOarl received a message yesterday evening informing him of the death of bis brother Joseph at Fittsburg. The nfessage did not state when he died nor when or where the funeral will be Ipi, —Sheriff Port on Thursday took to the Western penitentiary the Bobertsdale murderer, who wss recently sentenced to twenty years in that institution, and the two Union Furnace murderers for five and eight years respectively. —Rev. P. A. DeLong bas resigned as pastor of the Huntingdon Reformed chureli and accepted a call to the pastorate of the St. John's Reformed chnrch at Chambersburg, Pa. He will enter upon the duties of his new charge April li —On account of tbe prevalence of small-pox in the town of Figart, Cambria -county, the Pennsylvania Railroad company has ceased selling tickets to tbat place over the Pennsylvania and Northwestern railroad. Until further orders no passenger trains will stop at tbat point. —A very pleasant surprise party was held Monday evening at the home of Mr.' and Mrs. W. A. McOarl in honor Of tbeir daughter Mabel's thirteenth birthday anniversary. About twenty-four young people gathered at tbe home, where a most enjoyable ^vening was spent.—Tyrone Timet. —George C. Hohman, a practical tinner and sheet metal worker, has opened a .hopat 516 Mifflin street, Huntingdon, Pa. Persons desiring information on the subject of roofing, spouting or repair work of any kind are invited to consult him at the above address. Telephone connection. —It has been announced that every f reight .ar on the Pennsylvania system, east and west of Pittsburg, will receive a new number, the work to begin at once. The work is to facilitate the handling of freight equipment. The series of the number of the car will denote its class and * ownership. The numbers will range from l to 999,899 and the work will require .over a year. —F. R. Dell and wife, of Everett, spent Saturday and Sunday with Mapleton friends and on Monday continued their journey to Tyrone. , —The Junior League of tbe Methodist cburch, assisted by the choir, will give a musical and elocutionary entertainment in the M. E. church next Sunday evening, March 5, in the interest of tbe Conference Claimants fund. Tbe public is cordially invited to be present and to aid substantially in this good work. —The concert given in the old M. E. cburch by tbe Huntingdon city band last Saturday evening was liberally patronized and the programme rendered was a rich musical treat. Both the selections and the encores showed excellent taste and the audience evidenced their satisfaction by the hearty applause given each number. —With a view of establishing a hospital at Lewistown, a party of the town's business men will apply for a charter under the name of the Lewistown Hospital. An effort will be made later to have Snyder, .Juniata, Huntingdon and Perry counties co-operate with Mifflin county in the building and equipping of a hospital for the entire district. —Two traveling iron workers, Peter Morrow, of Youngstown, Ohio, and "Shorty" McMann, of Hays Station, near Pittsburg, were cremated in an old shanty, formerjy occupied by Italian laborers, at Burnham Monday night of last week. The cause of the flre is not definitely known bnt the men when last seen alive were in possession of a plentiful supply of whisky and. tt is thought that wbile in an intoxicated condition they started the fire which consumed their bodies. —Some' business changes are being made in Mapleton to-day. Frank Wallett, who for more than a year has been conducting W. H. Spangler's store, retired last evening and Mr. Spangler resumes the management of his own business. Mr. Wallett and Robert C- Fields have leased the Yocum room on Main street and to-day under the firm name of Wallett & Fields are opening a general store. They are known as reliable gentlemen and will no doubt get a good share of the public patronage. We wish all parties success. A Newspaper That Speaks Out. On February 2 The Pittsburg Times was 25 years old. Its owners claim that its undiminished popularity is demonstrated by tbe fact that it has a larger circulation than any other morning paper in Pittsburg. During the past few years it has attracted a great deal of attention by the frankness with which it has discussed subjects of public interest. Whenever there is Before the people some question of absorbing importance newspaper readers are on tbe qui vive to know what Tbe Times has to say, and what The Times says is right to the point. It hews to the line. That, however, is only one of the merits olaimed for it by its publishers. Its general news service is comprehensive and complete. It is accurate in its financial department and up to date on its sporting page. Its serial stories are by the best modern authors. It pays especial attention to the news and views of all the churches, and in this respect has won the admiration of the best people. Its editorial page is a daily feast of the best and brightest thought. It endeavors to avoid the "yellow" and caters only to the people of the home and the family. It bas no Sunday issue. Six cents a week, $3 a year. Incredible Brutality. It would have been incredible brutality if Ohas. F. Lemberger, of Syracuse, N. Y., had not done the best be could for his suffering son. "My boy," he says, "cut a fearful gash over his eye, so I applied Bucklen's Arnica Salve, whioh quickly healed it and saved his eye." Good for burns and ulcers too. Only 25c at Wright & Dell's store. —The order for 3,000 cars which the Pennsylvania railroad will place in a few days is divided as follows: Twenty-five hundred to the Pressed Steel Oar company and 500 to the Cambria Steel company. The cars are to be delivered about the middle of the summer. Startling Mortality. Statistics show startling mortality from appendicitis and peritonitis. To prevent and cure these awful diseases, there is just one reliable remedy, Dr. King's New Life Pills. M. Flannery, of 14 Oustom House Place, Chicago, says: -"Tbey have no equal for Constipation and Biliousness." 25c at Wright & Dell's. Stewart Hertzler. One of Huntingdon's whole-hearted and estimable citizens, Stewart Hertzler, passed to tbe bourne from wbich no traveler e'er returns, on Friday morning at 4 o'clock, after an illness of fifteen months, but he only ceased working on Thanksgiving last. The deceased was born in Port Royal, Pa, March 4, 1848, and for the past thirty - four years has been a resident of Huntingdon, being associated with his brother, Daniel, ih a shoe store and later he was engaged in manufacturing and repairing shoes. On January 15,1865, he enlisted in the Civil War and became a member of Company E, 101st Regiment, Penna. Volunteers, serving until July 25, 1865. In April, 1889, he entered the service of the Reformatory and was the oldest officer, in point of service, at the institu- tution. He was very attentive to doty, obliging to brother officers, and was seldom heard to speak ill of his fellowman. He was a member of the Mutual Benefit Association and tbe Employes' Funeral Benefit Association of the Reformatory; of Standing Stone Conclave No. 134, Improved Order of Heptasophs, having insurance to the amount of $1000 in the latter; of the J. O. A. M and the G. A. R. Tbere survive Mr. Hertzler, bis wife and twp married daughters, Mrs. E. E. Eck, Kansas City, and Mrs. Robert Shearer, Elizabeth, N. J.; also the following brothers and sister: Abram, Philadelphia; Henry, Burnt Cabins; Daniel, Huntingdon; Samuel, Buffalo; Mrs. Elizabeth Heikes, Mifflin county, and Mrs. Sarah Stubbs, Mapleton. The funeral, which took place yesterday, was largely attended and the orders to wbich he belonged were well represented. Rev. Follmer, Mr. Hertzler's pastor, assisted by Dr. Freeman, conducted the services—News. Some years ago Mr. Hertzler conducted a shoe shop in Mapleton wbere be enjoyed the acquaintance of a large circle of friends. Public Sale Register. Wednesday, March 8, 1905, Alvin Decker will sell on the premises in Hare's valley, 2_ miles from Mapleton, 2 milch cows, heifer, bull, young cattle, brood sow, farming implements, wagon, household articles, etc. Sale to commence' at 10 o'clock. Wednesday, March 8,1905, Mrs. Emma B. Newman, administratrix of the estate of Calvin Shore, dee'd, will sell on the premises in Olay township, four miles southwest of Saltillo, 7000 shingles, copper kettle, fruit crates, carpenter tools, tele* phone, household goods, etc. Sale to oommence at 1 o'clock. Friday, March 17, 1906, G. W. Querry will sell in Hare's valley, four miles south of Mapleton, bay mare, 2 milch cows, young cattle, 5 shotes, chickens, buggies, wagons, farming implements, hay and straw, harness, household goods, etc. Sale to commence ot 1 o'clock. Thursday, March 23,1905,0. R. Brown will sell at his residence in Union township, 2 miles northwest of Calvin, work horse, 2 colts, 3 cows, brood sow, 4 shotes, huggy, wagons, farm implements, household furniture, etc. Sale to commence at 12 o'clock. » . wa REDUCED KATES TO WASHINGTON Via Pennsylvania Railroad, Account Inauguration of President Roosevelt. On account of the Inauguration of President Roosevelt on March 4, the Pennsylvania Railroad Company will sell round- trip tickets to Washington, March 2, 3, and 4, good for return passage until March 8, inclusive, from Harrisburg, Pittsburg, Oil City, Erie, Buffalo, Canandaigua, Williamsport, Wilkesbarree, Mt. Carmel and intermediate stations, at rate of single, fare, plus US cents, for round trip. Deposit of ticket with* Joint Agent at Washington on or before March 8 and payment of fee of $1.00 will secure extension of return limit to leave Washington on or before March 18. For specific rates and full information apply to ticket agents. 2-15-3t .—*^-« _— Strikes Bidden Rooks. When your ship of health strikes the hidden rocks of Consumption, Pneumonia, etc, you are lost, if you don't get help from Dr. King's New Discovery, fer Consumption. S. W. McKinnon, of Tai lad ega Springs, Ala., writes: "I had been very ill with Pneumonia, under the care of two doctors, but was getting no better when I began to take Dr. King's New Discovery. Tbe first dose gave relief, and one bottle cured me." 'Sure cure for sore throat, bronchitis, coughs and colds. Guaranteed at Wright & Dell's store; price SOc and $1.00. Trial bottle free. "i__________I_____ . __$_m_w_$s__i_i!"*^* '^i^Mt^kavm Pittsburg Special Wrecked. Prom Thursday's Altoona Tribune. Tbe fast Pittsburg special, or train No. 27, wbile speeding westward over the middle division, with the Pullman cars composing it, well filled with passengers, was wrecked at FJ tower, one mile west of Tyrone, at 5.28 o'clock yesterday morning by a collision with an empty freight engine which was crossing tbe track on which the express was running along at the rate of forty miles an hour. The accident might have been more serious, but aa it was there were six persons injured. Tbe injured were: Mrs. H. A* Pennock, of Ohio, a passenger; right arm hart. Samuel Lewis, colored, of Orange, Va, head bumped. Engineer Amos Burris, of Harrisburg; cut about tbe head. Fireman L O. Grove, of Harrisburg; cut abont the head. Engineer S. H. Alexander, of engine 2200, Harrisburg; cut and bruised abont head. - Fireman H. B. Buckwalter, of engine 2200, Harrisburg; cut about bead and face. Pittsburg special was composed of a combination car, a coach and four Pullman sleepers and was hauled by engine No. 1960 in charge of Engineer Amos Burris and Fireman I. O. Grove, both of Harrisburg. It made a good run to the place of the accident. Empty freight engine No. 2200, in charge of Engineer 8. H, Alexander and Fireman H. B. Buckwalter, had attempted to cross over No. 3 track, on which the express was running, before the train passed tbat point. Before it could be accomplished the Pittsburg special hoved in sight. Engineer Burris saw the freight engine ahead, but had no time to stop to avoid a collision, but succeeded in slacking tbe speed of his train somewhat. The two locomotives came together with a crash. Both engines were wrecked as was also tbe combination car. The coach and one of the sleepers were derailed. The train crew and passengers were given a sudden shaking up. Several of the occupants of berths were thrown out on the floor and badly frightened. For a time all was excitement about tbe scene of the accident and word was sent to this city for relief. A special train, carrying officials and two physicians, was speedily sent to the scene and on its arrival there it was found that the trainmen and passengers needing medical attention had been but'slightly hurt. The passengers were brought to this city and given accommodations at the Logan house, wbere breakfast was also served them. The injured passengers were able to continue tbeir journey on west, while the injured enginemen were sent to their homes in Harrisburg. * The wreckage blocked tracks No. 3 and 4 for some time and they were cleared by the wrecking crews from Altoona and Tyrone. The wrecked engines and cars were brought to tbis city and shopped fo*. repairs. Tbe officials are conducting an investigation into tbe cause of the wreck. Proposed New Game Law. The board of game commissioners of Pennsylvania has drawn a new game law whieh will be presented to the legislature and probably passed. It makes radical changes in the present law. If the proposed bill becomes a law the open season for bunting will be as follows: Squirrels and woodcock from October 1 to January 1. Rabbits from November 1 to January 1. Wild turkeys from November 1 to December 16. Pheasants from November 1 to January 1. Deer from November 1 to November 16. The shooting of wild pigeons is prohibited altogether for a period of ten years. Only one wild turkey may be killed in a day, only four in one season by each hunter and it is unlawful to use a turkey caller. It is also unlawful to shoot partridges while on the ground, bunched or running. Pomona Orange Meeting. The Pomona Grange No. 6, P. of II., of Huntingdon county, will meet at Alexandria March 8 and 9,1905, entertained by Hartslog Valley Grange No. 376. The state secretary, J. T. Aihnan, will address a public audience on Wednesday evening, A full program for the entire sessions will be rendered. D. M. Summers, ksfeijj Secretary. mr Const Proceedings. After being adjourned for one week court reconvened Monday of last week and the following miscellaneous matters were disposed of: Sale of the real estate of Br. J. H. Bigelow, late of Jackson township, deceased, awarded for payment of debts. W. M. Henderson, administrator c.'t. a. of Alexander Trimble, late of Miller town- shin, deceased, authorised to mortgage real estate. H. H. Waite, guardian of .Eugene Waite, minor son of G. C. and Kate Waite, late of Blair county, deceased, authorized to join in sale of certain real estate in Warriorsmark. James Curry, guardian of the minor children of Sarah J. Yaw, deceaset!, anil J. B. Yoder,- guardian of the minor children of Dorsey Murrells, deceased, authorized to join in sale of certain real estate, late the property of Robert Murrells, deceased, situate in Porter and Walker townships. In re partition of the real estate of George Whittaker, late of Porter township, deceased. Distribution approved. In re estate of James A. Cook, late of Tod township, deceased. Lydia A. Cook, trustee to sell, authorized to join in sale of real estate. In re Gwin M. Harvey, administrator of Vianna S. Harvey, deceased, vs. Home B. and L. Association of Orbisonia. D. E. McClain and W. B. Simpson appointed appraisers under proceedings in equity. In re Gertrude F. Hummel vs. Harry J. Hummel. Libel in divorce. Subpoena awarded and rule granted to show cause why petitioner should not- be allowed counsel fees and alimony. Report of Will J. Forbes, auditor appointed to distribute balance in hands of W. M. Henderson, administrator c. t. a. of Alexander Trimble, late of Miller township, deceased. In re Moses A. Points for use of Alex. ander King vs. F. F. Dougherty and 0. H,. Bowland. Thos. F. Bailey appointed auditor to determine certain facts in the matter of the rule to show cause why Alexander King should not be subrogated as plaintiff and to* report a decree. H. B. Dunn, Esq., appointed auditor in the estate of Martha Eyer, late of Warriorsmark township, deceased. Report of Howard L. Henderson, Esq., master in the divorce proceedings of C. Mary Straub vs. William Straub. Divorce granted and report filed. Return of tbe order to sell the real estate of Abraham Skipper, late of the borough of Mount Union, deceased. Confirmed nisi. Petition of Julia M. Dorris, executrix of the will of William Dorris, deceased, for an order authorizing her to withdraw aa executrix upon gi ving bond to indemnify the estate. Executrix discharged. Petition ef Thomas F. Shipton, executor of Mary P. Shipton, late of Logan township, deoeased, for confirmation of sale of real estate of said decedent sold at private sale. Sale confirmed. W. H. Trade, Esq., appointed auditor in tbe estate of John T. Duff, late of Spruce Creek township, deceased. T. W. Myton, Esq., appointed auditor to determine exceptions to the account of Julia M. Dorris, one of the executors of the estate of William Dorris, late of the borough of Huntingdon, deceased. Report of T. W. Myton, Esq., auditor appointed to hear and decide exceptions to tbe account of Agnes Wright Cooper and J- 0. Arnold, administrators of John W. Cooper, who was guardian of the minor children of Henry H. and Jennie M. McKnode, late of Franklin township, deceased, confirmed nisi. Report of Bruce T. Bence, Miles Brown and Isaiah Richardson/inspectors to view bridge over Spring Creek. Confirmed. H. B. Dunn, Esq., appointed master in the divorce case of Susan Schod vs. Robert W. Schod. Hearing to be had on the 16th day of March to determine whether Carrie M., Booher, of Huntingdon oounty, is able to take care of her property and also to ap- ' point a guardian for ber estate. Petition of A. G. Morris, owner of certain real estate situate in Warriorsmark township, for an order of court to satisfy a mortgage given by Benjamin Johnston to John P. McKnight, dated September 15, 1810, and recorded in Huntingdon county in Deed Book M, No. 1, page 351. The Recorder of Deeds is directed to satisfy tbe same upon payment of costs. —The Smart Set magazine will entertain you. , • ■ ...■. -. : .-v' :■..■:.. ■•;^.v:'.^a_._i
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Title | Mapleton Item |
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Date | 1905-03-01 |
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Title | Mapleton Item |
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Date | 1905-03-01 |
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Full Text | jtimikton VOL. XVI. MAPLETON DEPOT, PA.. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1, 1905. NO. 50 LOCAL NOTES. —March 1st. —MArch came in very lamb-like. —Mrs. Lida Miller is Visiting friends at Lewistown. —Have you read that very interesting magazine, The Smart Set? —Guy Hicks **spent a few days of the past week with friends in Altoona. —Real enjoyment is had wben reading that clever magazine, The Smart Set. —George W. Wright is building an addition to his'residence on Grant street. —Buy your fresh beef, fresh pork and bologna at C. H. Hooper's meat market. —Mrs. Fietta Clemens is visiting her '«■ laugh ter, Mrs. L. F. Baker, on Ridge street. —Allen Walker has gone to Petersburg -where he will be employed by Milton Mierley. —Mrs. William Myers, of Mount Union, is yisiting Michael Orane and wife in Mapleton. —Mrs. Lewis White, of Mount Union, was calling ob friends in Mapleton Monday afternoon. —-Arnold Houp, of Shy Beaver, was the guest of B. B. Shore's family last Thursday and Friday. —Misses Bessie and Laura Beam, of Pittsburg, are guests of Jobn Heaster's family in the east end of town. —W. K. Fleck, son of Bev. H. R. Fleck,' of Huntingdon, has been elected manager of the basket ball team at Susquehanna University. —Miss Edith E. Wood, who is employed in Barndollar's department store at Everett, Pa., spent Sunday and a part of Monday with her parents in this place. —All members of Mapleton Lodge No. -468, I. O. O. F., are requested to attend the regular meeting, next Saturday evening as business of importance is to be transacted. —-L. F. Baker, Charles O'Connor and .John Toomey were representatives from Camp No. 59 to the district oonvention of the P. O. S. of A. held at Mount Union February 22. —The roof ^Of W. D. Grainey's house ■east of town was badly damaged by flre about three o'clock Monday afternoon. The flames originated from a spark from the kitchen chimney. —The Willing Workers of the U. B. Sunday school will hold a pop corn social at the ladies' aid room Saturday evening, March 4. They will sell pies, cakes, ice cream, etc. Welcome, one and all. —R N. McOarl received a message yesterday evening informing him of the death of bis brother Joseph at Fittsburg. The nfessage did not state when he died nor when or where the funeral will be Ipi, —Sheriff Port on Thursday took to the Western penitentiary the Bobertsdale murderer, who wss recently sentenced to twenty years in that institution, and the two Union Furnace murderers for five and eight years respectively. —Rev. P. A. DeLong bas resigned as pastor of the Huntingdon Reformed chureli and accepted a call to the pastorate of the St. John's Reformed chnrch at Chambersburg, Pa. He will enter upon the duties of his new charge April li —On account of tbe prevalence of small-pox in the town of Figart, Cambria -county, the Pennsylvania Railroad company has ceased selling tickets to tbat place over the Pennsylvania and Northwestern railroad. Until further orders no passenger trains will stop at tbat point. —A very pleasant surprise party was held Monday evening at the home of Mr.' and Mrs. W. A. McOarl in honor Of tbeir daughter Mabel's thirteenth birthday anniversary. About twenty-four young people gathered at tbe home, where a most enjoyable ^vening was spent.—Tyrone Timet. —George C. Hohman, a practical tinner and sheet metal worker, has opened a .hopat 516 Mifflin street, Huntingdon, Pa. Persons desiring information on the subject of roofing, spouting or repair work of any kind are invited to consult him at the above address. Telephone connection. —It has been announced that every f reight .ar on the Pennsylvania system, east and west of Pittsburg, will receive a new number, the work to begin at once. The work is to facilitate the handling of freight equipment. The series of the number of the car will denote its class and * ownership. The numbers will range from l to 999,899 and the work will require .over a year. —F. R. Dell and wife, of Everett, spent Saturday and Sunday with Mapleton friends and on Monday continued their journey to Tyrone. , —The Junior League of tbe Methodist cburch, assisted by the choir, will give a musical and elocutionary entertainment in the M. E. church next Sunday evening, March 5, in the interest of tbe Conference Claimants fund. Tbe public is cordially invited to be present and to aid substantially in this good work. —The concert given in the old M. E. cburch by tbe Huntingdon city band last Saturday evening was liberally patronized and the programme rendered was a rich musical treat. Both the selections and the encores showed excellent taste and the audience evidenced their satisfaction by the hearty applause given each number. —With a view of establishing a hospital at Lewistown, a party of the town's business men will apply for a charter under the name of the Lewistown Hospital. An effort will be made later to have Snyder, .Juniata, Huntingdon and Perry counties co-operate with Mifflin county in the building and equipping of a hospital for the entire district. —Two traveling iron workers, Peter Morrow, of Youngstown, Ohio, and "Shorty" McMann, of Hays Station, near Pittsburg, were cremated in an old shanty, formerjy occupied by Italian laborers, at Burnham Monday night of last week. The cause of the flre is not definitely known bnt the men when last seen alive were in possession of a plentiful supply of whisky and. tt is thought that wbile in an intoxicated condition they started the fire which consumed their bodies. —Some' business changes are being made in Mapleton to-day. Frank Wallett, who for more than a year has been conducting W. H. Spangler's store, retired last evening and Mr. Spangler resumes the management of his own business. Mr. Wallett and Robert C- Fields have leased the Yocum room on Main street and to-day under the firm name of Wallett & Fields are opening a general store. They are known as reliable gentlemen and will no doubt get a good share of the public patronage. We wish all parties success. A Newspaper That Speaks Out. On February 2 The Pittsburg Times was 25 years old. Its owners claim that its undiminished popularity is demonstrated by tbe fact that it has a larger circulation than any other morning paper in Pittsburg. During the past few years it has attracted a great deal of attention by the frankness with which it has discussed subjects of public interest. Whenever there is Before the people some question of absorbing importance newspaper readers are on tbe qui vive to know what Tbe Times has to say, and what The Times says is right to the point. It hews to the line. That, however, is only one of the merits olaimed for it by its publishers. Its general news service is comprehensive and complete. It is accurate in its financial department and up to date on its sporting page. Its serial stories are by the best modern authors. It pays especial attention to the news and views of all the churches, and in this respect has won the admiration of the best people. Its editorial page is a daily feast of the best and brightest thought. It endeavors to avoid the "yellow" and caters only to the people of the home and the family. It bas no Sunday issue. Six cents a week, $3 a year. Incredible Brutality. It would have been incredible brutality if Ohas. F. Lemberger, of Syracuse, N. Y., had not done the best be could for his suffering son. "My boy," he says, "cut a fearful gash over his eye, so I applied Bucklen's Arnica Salve, whioh quickly healed it and saved his eye." Good for burns and ulcers too. Only 25c at Wright & Dell's store. —The order for 3,000 cars which the Pennsylvania railroad will place in a few days is divided as follows: Twenty-five hundred to the Pressed Steel Oar company and 500 to the Cambria Steel company. The cars are to be delivered about the middle of the summer. Startling Mortality. Statistics show startling mortality from appendicitis and peritonitis. To prevent and cure these awful diseases, there is just one reliable remedy, Dr. King's New Life Pills. M. Flannery, of 14 Oustom House Place, Chicago, says: -"Tbey have no equal for Constipation and Biliousness." 25c at Wright & Dell's. Stewart Hertzler. One of Huntingdon's whole-hearted and estimable citizens, Stewart Hertzler, passed to tbe bourne from wbich no traveler e'er returns, on Friday morning at 4 o'clock, after an illness of fifteen months, but he only ceased working on Thanksgiving last. The deceased was born in Port Royal, Pa, March 4, 1848, and for the past thirty - four years has been a resident of Huntingdon, being associated with his brother, Daniel, ih a shoe store and later he was engaged in manufacturing and repairing shoes. On January 15,1865, he enlisted in the Civil War and became a member of Company E, 101st Regiment, Penna. Volunteers, serving until July 25, 1865. In April, 1889, he entered the service of the Reformatory and was the oldest officer, in point of service, at the institu- tution. He was very attentive to doty, obliging to brother officers, and was seldom heard to speak ill of his fellowman. He was a member of the Mutual Benefit Association and tbe Employes' Funeral Benefit Association of the Reformatory; of Standing Stone Conclave No. 134, Improved Order of Heptasophs, having insurance to the amount of $1000 in the latter; of the J. O. A. M and the G. A. R. Tbere survive Mr. Hertzler, bis wife and twp married daughters, Mrs. E. E. Eck, Kansas City, and Mrs. Robert Shearer, Elizabeth, N. J.; also the following brothers and sister: Abram, Philadelphia; Henry, Burnt Cabins; Daniel, Huntingdon; Samuel, Buffalo; Mrs. Elizabeth Heikes, Mifflin county, and Mrs. Sarah Stubbs, Mapleton. The funeral, which took place yesterday, was largely attended and the orders to wbich he belonged were well represented. Rev. Follmer, Mr. Hertzler's pastor, assisted by Dr. Freeman, conducted the services—News. Some years ago Mr. Hertzler conducted a shoe shop in Mapleton wbere be enjoyed the acquaintance of a large circle of friends. Public Sale Register. Wednesday, March 8, 1905, Alvin Decker will sell on the premises in Hare's valley, 2_ miles from Mapleton, 2 milch cows, heifer, bull, young cattle, brood sow, farming implements, wagon, household articles, etc. Sale to commence' at 10 o'clock. Wednesday, March 8,1905, Mrs. Emma B. Newman, administratrix of the estate of Calvin Shore, dee'd, will sell on the premises in Olay township, four miles southwest of Saltillo, 7000 shingles, copper kettle, fruit crates, carpenter tools, tele* phone, household goods, etc. Sale to oommence at 1 o'clock. Friday, March 17, 1906, G. W. Querry will sell in Hare's valley, four miles south of Mapleton, bay mare, 2 milch cows, young cattle, 5 shotes, chickens, buggies, wagons, farming implements, hay and straw, harness, household goods, etc. Sale to commence ot 1 o'clock. Thursday, March 23,1905,0. R. Brown will sell at his residence in Union township, 2 miles northwest of Calvin, work horse, 2 colts, 3 cows, brood sow, 4 shotes, huggy, wagons, farm implements, household furniture, etc. Sale to commence at 12 o'clock. » . wa REDUCED KATES TO WASHINGTON Via Pennsylvania Railroad, Account Inauguration of President Roosevelt. On account of the Inauguration of President Roosevelt on March 4, the Pennsylvania Railroad Company will sell round- trip tickets to Washington, March 2, 3, and 4, good for return passage until March 8, inclusive, from Harrisburg, Pittsburg, Oil City, Erie, Buffalo, Canandaigua, Williamsport, Wilkesbarree, Mt. Carmel and intermediate stations, at rate of single, fare, plus US cents, for round trip. Deposit of ticket with* Joint Agent at Washington on or before March 8 and payment of fee of $1.00 will secure extension of return limit to leave Washington on or before March 18. 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Tbe fast Pittsburg special, or train No. 27, wbile speeding westward over the middle division, with the Pullman cars composing it, well filled with passengers, was wrecked at FJ tower, one mile west of Tyrone, at 5.28 o'clock yesterday morning by a collision with an empty freight engine which was crossing tbe track on which the express was running along at the rate of forty miles an hour. The accident might have been more serious, but aa it was there were six persons injured. Tbe injured were: Mrs. H. A* Pennock, of Ohio, a passenger; right arm hart. Samuel Lewis, colored, of Orange, Va, head bumped. Engineer Amos Burris, of Harrisburg; cut about tbe head. Fireman L O. Grove, of Harrisburg; cut abont the head. Engineer S. H. Alexander, of engine 2200, Harrisburg; cut and bruised abont head. - Fireman H. B. Buckwalter, of engine 2200, Harrisburg; cut about bead and face. Pittsburg special was composed of a combination car, a coach and four Pullman sleepers and was hauled by engine No. 1960 in charge of Engineer Amos Burris and Fireman I. O. Grove, both of Harrisburg. It made a good run to the place of the accident. Empty freight engine No. 2200, in charge of Engineer 8. H, Alexander and Fireman H. B. Buckwalter, had attempted to cross over No. 3 track, on which the express was running, before the train passed tbat point. Before it could be accomplished the Pittsburg special hoved in sight. Engineer Burris saw the freight engine ahead, but had no time to stop to avoid a collision, but succeeded in slacking tbe speed of his train somewhat. The two locomotives came together with a crash. Both engines were wrecked as was also tbe combination car. The coach and one of the sleepers were derailed. The train crew and passengers were given a sudden shaking up. Several of the occupants of berths were thrown out on the floor and badly frightened. For a time all was excitement about tbe scene of the accident and word was sent to this city for relief. A special train, carrying officials and two physicians, was speedily sent to the scene and on its arrival there it was found that the trainmen and passengers needing medical attention had been but'slightly hurt. The passengers were brought to this city and given accommodations at the Logan house, wbere breakfast was also served them. The injured passengers were able to continue tbeir journey on west, while the injured enginemen were sent to their homes in Harrisburg. * The wreckage blocked tracks No. 3 and 4 for some time and they were cleared by the wrecking crews from Altoona and Tyrone. The wrecked engines and cars were brought to tbis city and shopped fo*. repairs. Tbe officials are conducting an investigation into tbe cause of the wreck. Proposed New Game Law. The board of game commissioners of Pennsylvania has drawn a new game law whieh will be presented to the legislature and probably passed. It makes radical changes in the present law. If the proposed bill becomes a law the open season for bunting will be as follows: Squirrels and woodcock from October 1 to January 1. Rabbits from November 1 to January 1. Wild turkeys from November 1 to December 16. Pheasants from November 1 to January 1. Deer from November 1 to November 16. The shooting of wild pigeons is prohibited altogether for a period of ten years. Only one wild turkey may be killed in a day, only four in one season by each hunter and it is unlawful to use a turkey caller. It is also unlawful to shoot partridges while on the ground, bunched or running. Pomona Orange Meeting. The Pomona Grange No. 6, P. of II., of Huntingdon county, will meet at Alexandria March 8 and 9,1905, entertained by Hartslog Valley Grange No. 376. The state secretary, J. T. Aihnan, will address a public audience on Wednesday evening, A full program for the entire sessions will be rendered. D. M. Summers, ksfeijj Secretary. mr Const Proceedings. After being adjourned for one week court reconvened Monday of last week and the following miscellaneous matters were disposed of: Sale of the real estate of Br. J. H. Bigelow, late of Jackson township, deceased, awarded for payment of debts. W. M. Henderson, administrator c.'t. a. of Alexander Trimble, late of Miller town- shin, deceased, authorised to mortgage real estate. H. H. Waite, guardian of .Eugene Waite, minor son of G. C. and Kate Waite, late of Blair county, deceased, authorized to join in sale of certain real estate in Warriorsmark. James Curry, guardian of the minor children of Sarah J. Yaw, deceaset!, anil J. B. Yoder,- guardian of the minor children of Dorsey Murrells, deceased, authorized to join in sale of certain real estate, late the property of Robert Murrells, deceased, situate in Porter and Walker townships. In re partition of the real estate of George Whittaker, late of Porter township, deceased. Distribution approved. In re estate of James A. Cook, late of Tod township, deceased. Lydia A. Cook, trustee to sell, authorized to join in sale of real estate. In re Gwin M. Harvey, administrator of Vianna S. Harvey, deceased, vs. Home B. and L. Association of Orbisonia. D. E. McClain and W. B. Simpson appointed appraisers under proceedings in equity. In re Gertrude F. Hummel vs. Harry J. Hummel. Libel in divorce. Subpoena awarded and rule granted to show cause why petitioner should not- be allowed counsel fees and alimony. Report of Will J. Forbes, auditor appointed to distribute balance in hands of W. M. Henderson, administrator c. t. a. of Alexander Trimble, late of Miller township, deceased. In re Moses A. Points for use of Alex. ander King vs. F. F. Dougherty and 0. H,. Bowland. Thos. F. Bailey appointed auditor to determine certain facts in the matter of the rule to show cause why Alexander King should not be subrogated as plaintiff and to* report a decree. H. B. Dunn, Esq., appointed auditor in the estate of Martha Eyer, late of Warriorsmark township, deceased. Report of Howard L. Henderson, Esq., master in the divorce proceedings of C. Mary Straub vs. William Straub. Divorce granted and report filed. Return of tbe order to sell the real estate of Abraham Skipper, late of the borough of Mount Union, deceased. Confirmed nisi. Petition of Julia M. Dorris, executrix of the will of William Dorris, deceased, for an order authorizing her to withdraw aa executrix upon gi ving bond to indemnify the estate. Executrix discharged. Petition ef Thomas F. Shipton, executor of Mary P. Shipton, late of Logan township, deoeased, for confirmation of sale of real estate of said decedent sold at private sale. Sale confirmed. W. H. Trade, Esq., appointed auditor in tbe estate of John T. Duff, late of Spruce Creek township, deceased. T. W. Myton, Esq., appointed auditor to determine exceptions to the account of Julia M. Dorris, one of the executors of the estate of William Dorris, late of the borough of Huntingdon, deceased. Report of T. W. Myton, Esq., auditor appointed to hear and decide exceptions to tbe account of Agnes Wright Cooper and J- 0. Arnold, administrators of John W. Cooper, who was guardian of the minor children of Henry H. and Jennie M. McKnode, late of Franklin township, deceased, confirmed nisi. Report of Bruce T. Bence, Miles Brown and Isaiah Richardson/inspectors to view bridge over Spring Creek. Confirmed. H. B. Dunn, Esq., appointed master in the divorce case of Susan Schod vs. Robert W. Schod. Hearing to be had on the 16th day of March to determine whether Carrie M., Booher, of Huntingdon oounty, is able to take care of her property and also to ap- ' point a guardian for ber estate. Petition of A. G. Morris, owner of certain real estate situate in Warriorsmark township, for an order of court to satisfy a mortgage given by Benjamin Johnston to John P. McKnight, dated September 15, 1810, and recorded in Huntingdon county in Deed Book M, No. 1, page 351. The Recorder of Deeds is directed to satisfy tbe same upon payment of costs. —The Smart Set magazine will entertain you. , • ■ ...■. -. : .-v' :■..■:.. ■•;^.v:'.^a_._i |
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