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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1874-09-09

AS the month of August came to q close
lovers of the oyster began TO form pleasant
speculations as to the probable degree Of
~deliciousness which the favorite fish may
possess in all the months OF the coming
three seasons. II is said by some that the
objection to eating oysters in any month
without the %" IS a popular error. origin
ally set alOat in the community by oyster
men themselves, on account of the Difficult.
ty in procuring large supplies or in keep
ing the bivalves in a proper state of preser-
walton during the summer. The months
OF May, June, July and August are the
spawning months, and hence the fishermen
are entirely occupied in making prepare
tons for seasons ahead and in getting in
the supply for the season Immediately be-
fore them. At the present hour great ac-
tivity prevails at all the oyster beds which
supply millions Of throats with the savory
bivalves.
So far as has been discovered the fruit of
the oysterman's labors promises this season
to b. very satisfactory. And il must be re-
membeIed that much depends in the excel
lence of the crop upon the skill which is
employed by the oyster men in caring for
the embryo or the first weeks of life OF that
extraordinarily constructed animal. Tides
fresh water and the age of the noon con
%stitute most intricate problems in their re-
lation to each other, and in their effect
upon the animals development, which
have to be worked out by the experience
and the observation OF the fishermen in or
der TO produce within the dragged shell
the best favored juices or the greatest
amount OF meat. Few people imagine
how much depends upon this scientific de-
velopment in the training Of the oyster. 1t
s gratifying to know that the yield this
year is very fine, and that the article is
said to be of the very finest quality and
warranted"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1874-09-09

Ware pleased to note that the Board
of directors of the Somerset and Mineral
Point r. r. at their last meeting took
prompt action in the matter of the writ
against the company and have stopped the
Sherifs sale. We are informed by those
who know best that there was no occasion
for its being advertised for sale as there has
always BEEN sufficient money in the treasu-
~ TO pay that amount Many years of
prosperity arc yet in store for our branch
road.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1874-09-09

OlDEb.
GRAPES.
PAY your taxes.
THE roads are good.
GOODBYE to summer.
COURT adjourned on Friday.
THE fall styles are coming in.
School BOOKS are in demand.
THEpic-nic season is about over.
The Academy opens on Thursday.
THANKSGIVING is the next legal Holt
day.
JACK FRosr called one night of last
week.
PRoMENADrNe on Main Street appears
to be popular.
A great deal ofcider is being made all
over the country.
THE time of putting up stoves, and I'M
bridied profanity.
WILD pigeons are said to be unusually
numerous this fall.
THE Biblical character most initiated
just now is Nimrod.
MAJ ED ScHRocK has a pear tree in his
yard in full blossom.
The rolling stock has not vet been placed
on the Berlin Branch.
JET BUGLEs tor Trimmings for sale by
the OF, at Fashion Bazaar.
THE B~ricklayers have nearly completed
their work on Brant's new hotel.
THE Bedford County fair viii be held
OF the 9th, 9TH and Sth Of October.
AIR. JOIN KAYTSER is making quite a
number Of improvements in his house.
GRAPES sell from four to five cents a
pound in McKeesport, 50 says the Times.
The Westmoreland County fair win be
held on Sept. 29th and 30th, and October
LIST and end.
CABBAGE worms are the trouble now. a
good way TO kill them is to lay them on q
board and hit them with 4 brick.
A FRIEND suggests that 'the book Of
nature should be read by lazy men, as
Jack Frost turns the leaves"
Our young folks will o be taking
frealent walks to the woods for the pur-
pose of gathering moss and autumn leaves
WI acknowledge ourselves indebted to
P~rothonotary SchrOck for assistance rem
dered in getting out the Court Pro
ceedings.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1874-09-09

Every year increases the POPULAR
ty ofthis valuable Hair Preparation;
which is due to merit alone. We
can assure our old patrons that it IS
kept fully up to its high standards
and it is the only reliable andperfect-
ed preparation for restoring GRAY
OR FADED HAIR to its youthful color,
making it soft, lustrous and silkeD-
The scalp, by its use, becomes white
and clean. 1t removes all eruptiOns
and dandruf and, by It's tonic prop
critics, prevents the hair from falling
out, as it stimulates and nourishes
the h~air-glands. By rs use, the HAIR
grows thicker aRd stronger. In
badness, IT restores the capillary
glands to their normal vigor, and
will create a new growth, except in
extreme old age. It is the most eco
nomical HAIR DREssESG EVER used,
as it requires fewer applications,
and gives the hair 8 splendid, glossy
appearance. A. A. Hayes, ND,
State Assayerof Massachusetts, says,
"The constituents are PsFe and care
fully selected for excellent quality;
and I consider il the BEST PKERA-
RATION for its intended purposes"
Sod By al Druggists, and Dealers IN Hsdieine-
prfoa Oaa nosIar
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1874-09-09
Buckingham's Dye.
FOR THE WHFxKFRS.

As our Remover IN many cases
requires too long a time, and too
much care 20 restore gray or faded
WhiskerS, we have prepared this
dyem one preparation which Will
eniekly and efectuallY accomplish
this result. 1t is easily applied,
and produces a color which viii
neither rub nor wash of. Sold by
all Druggists. Price Fifty Cents.
Manufactured BY n p AAAl q co.
6uU
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1874-09-09

THE carpenters are busy on the grounds
of the Agricultural Society, and the ar
rangemenis for the accommodation of visi-
tors and exhibitors will be as perfect as
they can possibly be made. 1t now de-
wolves upon our farmers TO turn in and
show by the quality, quantity and superior
excellence Of articles, stock, &C.. placed on
exhibition that Somerset is not behind her
sister counties in being able to make as
good q showing Of how well they under
stand the pursuits Of agricultural
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1874-09-09

THE Bellefonte Republican says A
strange incident occurred in Marion town.
ship a few days since. A sixteen years
old boy taking a horse twenty-eight years
old to water was beset by a dog. The old
horse became frightened and threw his
youthful rider heelsover head. The boy
was more angry than frightened. He
seized the horse by the under lip, and BIT
him severely.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1874-09-09

DENT1sTRY-N. w. Knepper, success
scr TO DIR. f. Knepper, has permanently
located in Berlin for the practice ofhis pro-
fession. and tenders his professional ser
vices to the citizen Of Berlin and the public
generally. All work guaranteed to be put
up in the latest style known to the profes-
sion. Full sets inserted for from eight TO
twenty-five dollars. Office above Hefiiey's
Clothing Store.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1874-09-09

IT Is with pleasure that we cali the a
tention of our readers TO the fact that Mr..
Emanuel Hause of Milford Station, IS q
first class machinest and excellent work
man. Any one desiring proof of this can call
at the HERALD Office and see what he has
done for our press and engine. All per
sons, throughout the County owning any
sort OF machinery, needing repair, should
call on Mr.. Hause.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1874-09-09

ALAReE lot of Sole Leather at Snyder
s. Uhls,
Fam ssrd, cath and 25th Of September
this year
ALL kinds Of job printing executes q!
The HERALD oihee:
lot of Paint brushes tor sale
by E. II. Marshall i Co,
PuRE Colors o every description for sale
by E. II. Marshal l& 20.
A pEAUrrruL set of teeth for IS. Or.
VIM. Collins. Somerset Pa.
Nrw GooDs.-A full stock OF Boots and
Shoes. now open at Snyder q Uhfs'
1000 III strictly pure White Lead pr safe
at r. II. Marshall & Cos.
STONE crooks. Jars, Pitchers and Jugs
for sale at Cook & Beerits
Cook & BEERITs viii trade Fish, SAT-
and Corn. for Oats. Potatoes and bacoh-
" Won want Carpenters Tools, go to
Blymyer's Hardware Stare a full STOCK oil
F0UR, Six q EIght IlCiuiNe
lsy's Photograph Gallery IN the Ma'A-
moth building
GLASS WARE--Full sets of Glassware
for 100. Tumblers only 20 cts per dozen'
at W. W. Davis & Bro.
SNOWFLAKE and White River Flour
tor sale at Cook & Beerits Grocery Shu
Feed Store, at reduced prices
.sv ,ot al barrel Salt viii DC ek;
AtAhs5 a. n BstteT' Apple Butter, Pc.
AsoSs W. W. w. paws & BRo,
HARp.rrMEs come again no more. Fol
-four at IS per barrel, ior easn' ~ ~ sn'
Grocery and Feed store oil o * beeri's
vsxow.rI.AKE and White River fou'
always on hand. and of the best quality a
G. F. Rhoads Bros
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1874-09-09

FASHION BAzAR" viii have its stock
~replenished with new and s~easonable goods
for the special accommodate OF persons
visiting Somerset during lair week. Ladies
wanting Fall or Winter Hats or Bonnets,
Scarfs, Shawls. Laoes. Trimmings. En-
broiderles, Hosiery. Gloves. Jewelry, Real
or Artificial Hair OF Gentlemen requir
ing Shirts. Collars. Underclothing, Ties,
Scarfs, Canes, Umbrellas, Jewelry. Oh
anything else in our line, can make it te
their advantage 10 call. To NEE. one i'm
portant demand Of the times we intend &c
mark goods very low.
Mrs. JAS. B. EREDwELL.
No. 6 Mammoth Block.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1874-09-09

EpEY's CARBOLIc TROoHEs.-AmOng
the various remedies for Coughs none en-
ioy a higher reputation than Edey's Car
boIic TrOches. This fact places them
above the ordinary list ofmedical prepan-
tions. For Coughs. Colds, Asthma, and
as a d~isinfectant and preventive against
contagious disease they are a specific. In
valuable TO singers and public speakers.
Sold everywhere. John +. Henry, Cur
nan & Co, ProprietOrs. s and 8 College
Place, New York.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1874-09-09

Mr., O~UpEsLUYs, OF the firm Of keapard
& 0udesluys OF Baltimore Nd, las been
on a visit during the past few days 10 his
numerous patrons in this county, who were
al doubtless pleased 10 see him, as he Is a
gentlemen Of great worth, and is a member
OF a firm that has always acted fairly and
hOnorably with our farmers.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1874-09-09

THE Fair Grounds will be improved to
sucl. an extent by the new buildings which
are erected as TO fully accommodate all
exhibitors, q number of new stalls have
been put up, the open buildings have both
been extended about n thiid in length
benches to seat about one thousand people
have been put up. The most important
improvement, however, is made in the
agricultural department, a glass show case
has been purchased in which roll butter
on exhibition will be placed, boxes holding
about q bushel each with glass fronts are
being provided for the purpose of exhibit
ing grain and seeds. The improvements
in this departm ent is 50 extensive and the
manner and advantage in exhibiting will
be such as will make it both interesting
and attractive. On the whole the prepar.
atoms are such that we may reasonably
expect a Fair that viii be the very besi
ever held in the county.
The premiums upon articles have beer
considerably enlarged. Many new and
excellent features have been adopted.
Farmers in attendance at the Fair may
learn from one another to the benefit o.
the great economical interests so necessary
for the successful working of Somerse
County Farms. The exhibition of horses
and horned cattle will be large. The as
surance given from all parts Of the county
are such that it can be contidentially
stated that tie display in sill departments
will be such as to point with pride to thu
success that already attends the variou:
industries of the county.
The President of the Executive Com
mittee is now at work and viii leave moth
ing undone that will benefit either the in
terest or pleasure of those attending thu
Fair.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1874-09-09
MARRIED..

LEPLEY-MILLER-On the 3rd Of
Sept, by the Rev. L. D. Steekel, Mr..
Adam c. Lepley e Wittenburg to Mrs.
Nancy Miller, both of this county.
KOCHER-LIBERTY.-0n the 9Th
inst. at the residence of the brides parents.
by the Rev. j. K. Bricker, Mr.. Noah
Rocher and Miss Jane Liberty, both Of
Quemahoning TIP.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1874-09-09

WE wish to call the attention of our
readers TO the advertisement of the State
Normal School, TO be found in another
column This school is situated at Saga
more on the Monongahela river. Under
its present management it win Ilost GER
tainly be successful. Being in this Normal
district is the least OF the man. reasons
why this institution should be literally
p~a.ronized by our citizens.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1874-09-09

EXPERIENCE has proved that August
or early in September is the best time to
SOW grass seed. There is usually sufficient
rain at this season to cause the seeds to
terminate. The young plants will have
time to take sufficient roo to stand the
severest cold Of winter. When sown at
this time there is a gain of a season, as
clover, lucerne and several Of the grasses
are sown without grain in August, will
give a cutting in the following spring.
Should there DC a failure OF the seed, an
opportunity to re-sow win occur in the
following February.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1874-09-09

The Johnstown policemen are engaged
at catching geese when they have nothing
eles TO do. They have a statute that the
goose must moi be allowed to run at large.
.-EUer6H PreSs.
This is not as it should be. Johnstown
should remember that IA goose once saved
the capitol, in Rome, long times ago; and
Johnstown needs savin' now, as all the
peoples know"
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WASHINGTON ILL.,, 1
Aug. 31st 1874. !

Mr.. EDIToR.-As / am a constant read
er o fyour paper. and having noticed the
correspondence in il for some time, | have
bethought me of writing a few lines for
your paper from this place. Washington
is a town of about two thousand inhabi-
tants. 1t is situated one hundred and
thirty-eight miles southeast of Chicago.
and about twelve east Of Peoria. Ii is
a great grain market and claims to have
more trade than any town of its size in the
state. 1t contains two drug stores, two hard
ware stores, and dry goods stores, Grocer
les, saloons, meat market, two Hotels, &c.
The n around the town Is truly
beautiful; about half the Town is situated on
prairie and half on timber land. At tie
east end of the town is the depot of the
Chicago, Pekin and Southwestern Rail
Road, from the platform of which you
can see the trains when at q distance OF
about three miles. At the west end of the
town is the depot of the Toledo, Peoria and
Warsaw and the Chicago aud Alton
Branch Roads. From there to Peoria YOU
pass through what is here called the
climber"
Washington has some real fine build
ings most Of which are private residen ce.
The people are as a general rule very
sociable. Plenty of parties. balls, &c.
The town contains six churches several OF
which are fine buildings. On account Of
the very dry weather here this summer
the crops are short. The corn crop is poor
in some sections while in others it will
give a good average yield,
Yours truly
c. /. s.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1874-09-09

THE laws OF Pennsylvania provide a
fine of not less than thirty-fve nor more
than one hundred dollars, with costs. for
willfully entaring any orchard, garden,
hot-bed or green house, CLUBBING, sioning,
breaking, or otherwise injuring fruit or
ornamental trees, OF willfully ~tresspassing
upon, walking over. beating down, or
tramplng upon, Dr. In anywise injuring
grass, grain, wires, vegetables or other
growing crop. Boys do you here
thats
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1874-09-09

WE have waited long and patiently. and
now patience hath her reward. When
Mr.. VIM. ii. Sbipley paced the slate on
the roof OF the Presbyterian Church, we.
spent many a weary hour, note book and
pencil in hand, sitting on q curb stone on
the opposite see of the street, watching a
young man named Samuel Rollins as he
scrambled over the root, fully expecting
that he would furnish. vi with an item.
But such was not 10 be the case, he re.
served the performance of his ieats Of
grand and lofty tambling for the benefit OF
Cumberland and a Tines reporter. That
report says:
About ten O'Clock Wednesday morning
young Rollins fell from o ~scafFeldipg to
the earth below. Q distance of forty feet.
Ha was in the act Of putting on the
last Slate at q particular point, 20
do which required q peculiar po-
sition Of the body, being a left handed
| operation, and in his movements he mad
~veTtantly stepped too far back on the floor
ing of the scaffold, which fitting with the
weight threw him headformost toward the
earth beneath, In the descent his shout
der struck another scaffDld about ten feet
below which reversed the position OF his
body, hurting him some eight or ten feet
over and beyond a fence on the adjoining
lot. He fell upon his side and hip. and
was rendered insensible for about ten OF
fifteen minutes. DR.. w. W.-Wiley was
quickly summoned and upon examination
announced the pleasing Intelligence that
there was no fracture, and, in lHs opinion
no internal injury. This opinion he con
frmed by q later visit last night expires;
sing the hope that The patient viii be out
in q lew days,
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1874-09-09

MAKE a note of the fact that Fashion
Bazaar will have IFS shelves reflled with
new good adopted to the Fab and Winter
season so that persons visiting town dur
ing the fair and not expecting to be here
soon again can make purchases in advance
of their wants and make them cheaply.
Mrs. JAS. b. TREDwELL,
No. G Mammoth Block.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1874-09-09

A GAME Of base ball was played between
the Lightioot club of Meyersaale and the
Glades Of this place on Friday hast, on the
grounds OF the former. The score Of the
end Of the game standing, LightfOoi's Sc
Glades 81, The game was played on a
moor ground and was characterized by
poor playing throughout,
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1874-09-09
TEXAS gRlIf PlIlI G0IEERf.
Postponed 90 Oct. eed, Isz4.

The Hon. Jas. T. ID. Wilson, Mayor Of Houston,
and the City Council endorse the enterprise as
follows:
HOUSTON, Texas, April -, rsT4-
We. the undersigned, regard the Real Estate
Distribution, which J. Z. Foster proposes 70 make
on the I'd Of October next, In this city, as ealcula-
ted 70 promote improvements, and placing within
the reach Of many, who otherwise would be una
bic, a ehanee TO secure 4 home fr then and their
families, and having fypu oar long acquaintance
with him, every e0rleelce IN his integrity we feel
justihed il sayhg that We believe he win carry
oct biz Distribution honestly and fairly, according
20 his advertised plan.
Signed by the Mayor, the Hon. Jas I. D. VIII
son, and City Council.
Capital Prize. $500 Gold; ten Residences IN
Houston; population 21,09o, aud the nEroad cen
ter cf the State; 80 tracts u 2nd 81 different po--
tions Of the State. Value Of prizes s,4o. eco "a
900 tickets, a g each: The management are %
vel convinced OF the success of the Enterprise,
that they feel justified IN promising to refund ey-
cry cent Of money II the drawing does net take
plsee on I'D Of October. Every prize paid In full,
whether all the tickets are sold or not
7. W. ~ Treasurer. Address
J. 4 BOSTER, Manager, Houston, Texas.
sep9
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1874-09-09

LADIES visiting the coming fair will
have an opportunity Of furnishing them
selves with Fall and Winter Hats and
Bonnets, at Mrs. Jas. B. Tredwells, No. 6
Mammoth Block. We will have all the
new fall styles in Hats, Bonnets, Flowers,
Feathers, Ribbons &c, specially for that
occasion.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1874-09-09
NOTICE.

Estate Of David Mountain, late o. Addison twp.
deceased.
Letters testamentQTJ on the above estate
having been granted to the undersigned, notice is
hereby given to those indebted to il to make imme-
diatc payment, and those having claims against Il
to present them duly authenticated for settlement
and allowance. II. A, HARTZELL-
aug26 Executor.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1874-09-09
DUBLIC SALE.

Pursuant 70 an order issued GU. Of the Orphans
Court Of Somerset county, Pa, there viii Be sold
az pubiie aha at HoCYersvill, in Quemahoning
Tp, aid county, on
Thursday, September I'm, 1874.
the following described real estate, late the prop
erty Of Jacob Crlssey, deed. 70 wit:
a valuable tract Of land, situate in Shade Up,
Somerset county Pa. containing 265 acres. adioin-
ing lands OF David Rodgers, Conrad WOlford,
John Weigle, Jacob Berkebile. John Fry, Aaron
FlyshOWer, and others. The improvements are .
dwelling house. Barn, Orchard, &c.
TERMS Ten per cent. to be paid as sDOa as
the property is struck down; one-tbird Of the hal
ance when sale is confirmed; and tho balance IN
two equal annual payments, With interest, to be
secured by Judgment bond on the PREMISES.
Sale 10 commence at J ?. -
5. ]. COVER.
SeF.eT4. Trustee.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1874-09-09

ALL the iron has been put down ON The
Berlin Branch Railroad. The rolling
stock will be placed on il in a short time.
We congratulate the good people OF Berlin
on the successful completion Of This enter
prise,
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1874-09-09
IA
FINE FARM LANES AT pUBLIcsALE

No. /. INDIAN VaIieyD-1s2 aeres,-l0 acres
clear. balance well tinbered with Ehiteoak, chest
nut oak, sc.
Ne. 2 Gardner improyementr-Ioi acres-25
acres clear, house AMI barn, small orchard, 800
sugar trees.
No. 3. Valentine farm--l10 acres-50 acres
clear, 10 acres In meadow, small orchard, about 400
sugar trees, house and barn.
Sale on the Sd Of October, 1874, in the borough
of New Baltimore, these lands lying 3 miles west
of that place. II not sod they wlrbe offered for
rent. TermS reasonable
sepa SAMUEL WALKER.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1874-09-09

aHARp tunes come again no more
eleven pounds of Marvins Crackers at +.
K CoIborn & Cos, Cheap Side Grocery.
for one dollar
" you want 20 buy q Coal on Lamp. 60
~ Rlymver's Hardware Store. His stock
is always full. Also Chimneys to suit al
1-a- ~ Burners.
A1n4.-
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1874-09-09

CAsToRIAI ia more than a substitute for Caste
Oh. 1t is the only safe article in existence which
is certain to assimIlate the food, regulate the bow
els, cure wind-colie and produce natural sleep II
contains neither minerals morphine or alcohol,
and Is pleasant to taxi hfliren need not cry
and mothers may rest aprii2.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1874-09-09

WHuE Bradford county leads Pennsyl-
yania in the butter business. Lancaster pro
duces the most wheat 400, 263 bushels.
and Washington the mos wool, 1,s9, Coz
mounds.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1874-09-09

QUITEa number Of Improvements have
been made on the fair grounds by order OF
the Agricultural Society. Additions have
been made to the buildings, and quite a
number OF stalls have been eTected.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1874-09-09

FIFTY vice presidents and nineteen sec
~relaTies were touEd necessary to perfect
the organization OF the Democratic State
Convention IN Pittsburgh last Wednesday
-MeHeesp0rf Tilaes,
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1874-09-09

HAvERsTIcK of the Mt Pleasant Jour
nal proposes to U a daily paper during
the encampment OF the militia OF this dis
trici. Don't send US a specimen don't