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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1879-07-16
CHARLES G. cRToN'S
TOBACCO STORE.

Citizens and visitors will lind it TO their interest
and comfort 70 buy Cigars and Tobacco at my
store.
l believe l can undersell any establishment In
the County, and am certain that my stock can
not be excelled in quality. Cheroots and cigar
Tobies and Pipes for those accustomed to mar
cOtics, are kept on hand; Very choice brands OF
Chewing Tobacco and Cigars have Just been re-
ceiyed and are disposed OF atless prices than have
been heard of since the war began, a choice lot
Of Pipes on hand. The best Fine Cut In the market
ia sold oxar m aonufar
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1879-07-16

1t has heretofore been held by the pen
sion officers that in cases of minor children,
the limitation began when the child reach
ed the age of sixteen years, and that no
claim, on account of q minor, could be
entertained that was not filed prior to the
date on which the child became twenty
one. The new arrears law wipes out all
Limitation, and any child 10Y over twenty
one years Of age who would have been
entitled TO pension, and failed to apply
before reaching majority, can file a claim
and prosecute it successfully. CLAIMS Of
this class. rejected under the rulings OF
the office, can be re opened and allowed.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1879-07-16

EDITOR HERALD-The Otterbein sun
day school, United Brethren in Christ,
had a Fourth of July celebration in q
grove on the land OF Mr.. Frank Specht
which was fraught with considerable in
terest, a. it was the first celebration OF the
kind ever held by this Sunday school. Al
ten O'Clock the people met in as delightful
a grove as can be found anywhere for such
a purpose. The Sunday school officers,
teachers, and scholars marched IN a body
from the church TO the grove.
The exercises were appropriately opened
by tie Rev. J. +. Strayer in reading pOr-
tons of Scripture, singing and prayer.
Next in order, after Il piece OF music by
the Sunday school, was an address by the
Rev. Strayer, who gave an interesting
history OF Sunday schools and spoke OF
Sunday school work in general, %encourag-
ing al present to be actively engaged in
this good work.
He was followed by Father Henry
Koontz, who in his kindly way made a
few brief remarks to the children.
Rev. j. Potts next occupied the stand
and spoke at some length in his usual
characteristic way.
But, Mr.. Editor, the best part of the
programme is just coming for, shortly at
ter the speeches were oyer, we had q scat
at a large table we'll furnished with good
things too numerous to mention. Suffice
il for me TO say that | never helped to eat
a better dinner. The ladies deserve great
credit in the managing of the table. 1t
would have done you good to have seen
how the children relished the dinner.
And the children were ali very good !;
none OF then cried, not even the little
ones. Alter dinner there was a short ex-
ercise, until warned by the rumblIng of
distant thunder that it was necessary 10
conclude the exercises in order to escape
the rain, which for q number of years
seems 10 fix itself somewhere to the pro-
gramme OF Fourth OF July exercises, gen
orally to the winding up end. greatly to
the annoyance OF the participants in those
exercises. But all expressed themselves
well satisfied and the faces OF some old
folks like fathers Slick and KOOniz. were
radiant with joy. and although their heads
are sllvered, yet their hearts seemed
young and one of them was heard to re-
mark that he never enjoyed himself better
before in all his life.
The Superintendent. Mr. A. Berkeybile
and Secretary Mr.. F. Spechi, and n few
others deserve great crddit tor the enter
prise and spirit they have shown in the
getting up of this their first Sunday school
celebration. At last all returned home
feeling happier and better for the day that
they had spent together SO pleasantly in
the grove.
SpEcT.Tou
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1879-07-16

A French translation Of the great his
torical novel OF Count Leo Tolstoy, "Wal
and Peace" has just been brought out in
Paris. As the Emperor Napoleon is one
of the characters and the capture and con
fiagration of Moscow are introduced, il
will interest not only the French but all
who read the history OF the early part Of
this century. 1t will be remembered that
a translation of ''The Cossacks," OF Count
Tolstoy, made by Mr.. Eugene Schuyler.
was published last summer by Charles
Scribner's Sons.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1879-07-16

BY direction OF the Board Of School Di
rectors of Somerset Borough, l will re
ceive sealed proposals.ior the putting down
of a four foot pavement, OF stone or plank,
along the west side OF the Academy lot.
Proposals must be handed in on or before
Monday the 4th day of August next, and
must state whether they are for stone or
plank. Specifications viii be furnished on
application
W. II. WELFLEY.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1879-07-16

Al ., BOYS and Youths Summer Suits.
IL 20 to s! 90, Boys and Youths Suits, Goats
Pants and Vests.
~ 40 to - -, Boys and Youths Cashmere,
Worsted and CheviOt suits.
So 80, Boys Worsted Suits.
50 20. Boys French Diagonal Suits.
3le, Childreu's Pants.
73c. Children's Suits, from ! to II years OLD
81 30. Children's Union Cashmere suits, from
4 TO II years old.
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Youths, Boys, & Children's Clothing.

81 90, 81 90, ). 95, 20 -, Children's All Wool
Cashmere Suits, I TO IL years old.
q 90, - 20 to 20 90, Chihiren's Extra An-Wool
Suits Of fine imported goods.
50 %, Chiidren's Blue Cloth Suits.
% so, Children's Fine Brown Cloth Suit.
- 81, Is different styles Children's two-shaied
Suits. all wool.
/ From 20 cents. Xii. Suits a speciality.
1923 Boys Summer Goats at ice.
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CALL AT THE SIGN OF THE
INDIAN GIRL.
NO. 8, MAMMOTH BLOCK.
CHERIFF'S SALE.

PhiL
BY virtue o~fcertain wrlts of yend. Ex., issued
| out Of the Court Of Common Pleas Of Somerset
Co., Pa. and 10 me directed, there will be expos
ed 10 public sale, at the Court House, in Somer
set, Pa, on
Wednesday, July %, 1879,
at 10 o'clock, 4. NJ, all the right title, interest
and claim OF the defendant. Samuel r. Geiger,
of. in and TO the following described real estate,
| situate in Larimer township, Somerset Co, Pa.
No, i. Containing log acres, more or less, Of
which there are about % acres cleared and 10
| acres in meadow, with a two-story frame house,
bank barn and other outbuiidings thereon erected,
adjoining lands OF Solomon Weimer, Moses Bit
ner. Jesse Bitner, Jonathan Bitner, and others,
with the appurtenances.
No. 2. Containing 70 acres. more or less. Of
which there are about 90 acres cleared and 10
| acres IN meadow, with q two story frame house
and log barn thereon erected, adjoining lands Of
George Geiger. Henry Geiger's heirs, Jonathan
, Bitner, tract No. /, and others, with the appurte-
nances.
No. 3. Containing 100 acres, more or less, of
which there are about Go acres cleared and ) acres
In meadow, with a two-story log house. and other
outbuildings thereon erected. ADJOINING. lands OF
Samuel Bowman, Henry Geiger's heirs, Conrad
Felker. J. knepp and others, with the appurte-
nances.
Taken In execution at the suit Of Samuel ].
Lichty, ct. al.
NOTICE.-AH persons purchasing at the above
sale will please take notice that q part OF the pur-
chase money-so be made knowa at the time of
sale-wiil be required as soon as the property is
knocked down. therwis II will be again exposed
to sale at the risk Of the first purchaser. The res
idue Of the purchase money must be paid on or be-
fore Thursday of the first week OF August Court,
the time fixed by the Court for securing the ac-
acknowledgements Of deeds, and no deed will be ae-
knowledged until the purchase money is paid In
full.
EDGAR KYLE,
Sherin's Office, Sheriff.
june 80, 1879. (
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1879-07-16

Harvesting has commenced IN various
parts of the county. The wheat crop will
be about two thirds that OF last year. The
same may be said of the rye. Oats and
corn give good promise of an abundant
yield. The hay crop is short, and will
scarcely amount 10 half of last year 5
Weld.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1879-07-16
WHITE VESTS! BUSTERS!
FURNISHING GOODS DEPARTMENT!

10. for Boy's White DTeSs shirts
e. up for Mems Suspenders.
-c. up for SIX Handkerchief
-Four for NC. Mems good Linen Collars.
&c. a box for good Paper tolors.
The Largest Assorted Stock Of NeckweaT In The state
s.. up. Black and COlored Bows.
! pairs for sc. Mems Good socks
-. Mems full regular-IHade British socks
lgr dozen Mems SUMMER CudershiTts NJ l$c-
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1879-07-16

&c. for white Dress shirts.
CSC. for White Dress shirts-our own perfect httinS, I'M
en- bas0nls and cuffs guaranteed or money rfundeu-
&c for good Caiiro Dress shirts, with Two collars.
sc. To ssc. for good Pcfcale Dress shirts, with two coli
lars.
White Dress shirts.
lie FOR Mems rniaundrief Calico Shirts.
i+c. for B0y's Unlaundred Calico shirts.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1879-07-16

S25 REwARD.-Lost on the afternoon of
Saturday. July 9th, between Somerset and
the Bowman cheese factory, a Russia
leather pocket book containing $22 in bills
and q number of papers Of value only to
the owner. The above reward will be
paid for the delivery Of the pocket book
and contents al the Office OF the Somerset
Dairy Co, In Somerset
Z. A. SAGE.
Somerset. July Il, 1879.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1879-07-16

HARD TMEs.-A ball took place at the
house Of David E. Baldwin, in Somerset
township, on Wednesday evening last.
A collection was taken up to pay expenses.
when the sum of seven cents was realized.
S~eventy-five ladies and gentlemen. besides
the fiddler, composed the party.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1879-07-16

The military contest at Washington, Pa,
on the Fourth between the Waynesburg
Blues and the Connelsville Grays for an
elegant sword, was won by the Blues.
The drill was witnessed on the fair ground
by several thousand people.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1879-07-16

Dead rats in the streets, create anything
but a pleasant smell. Persons killing rats,
should either bury them or put them into
such out-of-the- way places as not to send a
sickening and disease breeding stencil into
the nostrils OF passers by.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1879-07-16

BEHIND THE AeE-There are farmers
who color their butter with either carrots
or crude ~annalio. Whereby they cannot
realize for it iull market price. The Per-
iected Butter Color Of Wells, Richardson
& Co., is used by the most skilliul and
conscientious dairymen.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1879-07-16
NEW NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
SELLERS LIVER PILLS

Have been the standard rfacdy for the cure Of
Liver Complaints, C0stiyeness, Fever
and Ague. sick Headache. and all de-
rangementso Of the stomach and liver tor over dffy
years. Read this: sellers Lfrer PMs cured
me Of an atfsek OF Liver complaint Of eight years
standing "-Wm- Evans, Joliet, his. Price, Is
etS. a box. X. L. Sellers X Co. propr's., Pitts
burg. Pa. Sold BY all ~druggists.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1879-07-16

In siro.ling around town the other cay,
we noticed some sidewalks that were in a
bad, if not a d ngerous condition. Would
it not De well for the owners of the prop.
erty o follow the example Of those who
have ''mended their ways in this particu-
lar respects
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1879-07-16

John Akin, a Westmoreland county
farmer. seventy one years OF age. Sunday
afternoon shot and Killed MS wife, aged
seventy-three, and then blew the topoi his
own head of with the same weapon, an old
Springfield rife. After shooting his wife
he called to a neighbor who was passing
by, I've shot the old woman, you'll find
her in the house" He then retired some
distance from the house, placed the muz-
zle OF the gun under his chin, pulled the
trigger ami commenced the ascent of the
golden stair.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1879-07-16

Company G was inspected on last Tues
day afternoon by Colonel Hill. There
were between thirty five and forty mem
bers IN line, and the boys passed a very
credtable inspection. The inspection took
place on the Academy grounds, and was
witnessed with interest by quite a large
crowd Of people.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1879-07-16

The boys of the Office silently and pa.
tiently await the coming Of a jug of de-
licious sweet cider with which TO cheer
them in their weary moments, and invigo-
rate their systems with new life and mo
tive power.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1879-07-16

Nine tenths of the worrying done by
ladies in moderate circumstances is caused
by The difficulty Of getting new raiment
OF the fashionable colors. With Leymon's
Dyes made by Wells, Richardson, q Co.,
Burlington, Vt, "A trouble ceases for goods
can be entirely renewed in appearance,
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1879-07-16

Master Ira Kimmeil in company with
his two cousins. sam and Bob McGrew OF
Allegheny city, tramped into this place
Thursday evening. having walked IRON
Allegheny here in three days.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1879-07-16

- Fi-err and pleasant route 70 the las
b va washington Slts. an. -
gianleaving at s;s NJ daily, ar
lln-.sfinrt0 at 500 P. N Baltimore sl'
r- y NrI--rITbia SIC /. N. New York DO A
Rihmond SIS A. N. o.,.pv daily ar
rye o. ".ssMaad, 5.l5P p. NJ; Philadelphia la
AZ NV York, 40 P. n.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1879-07-16

Mr.. X. ). Scull. who has been attend
ing scool at Elders Ridge Academy, In
diana county, for the past two years return
ed home on the Mountain Express, Satur-
day evening.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1879-07-16

New plank pavements have been placed
in front of several residences on Turkey
foot street. They add generally e the
comfort OF pedestrians who are compelled
10 travel up and down the hill.
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DULE TO ACCEPT OR REFUSE.

10 Magdalcna Thomas, widow, Jacob Thomas,
Moses Thomas. Joseph Thomas. John Thomas,
Levi Thomas, Emanuel Thomas, Peter Thomas,
Frany iutermarried with Jacob ]. Easn, and
Elizabeth iniermarried with Joseph ID. Fash.
all residing in Somerset county, Pa, except Peter
Thomas, (of Lowell =. o. Kent County, Michigan,
Moses Thomas tof Rensselaer, p. o. Jasper COun-
ty, Indiana, and Levi Thomas, tOf Scalp Level
P.U.1 Cambria Co., Pa.
You are hereby notified 10 appear at an
Orphans Court, 70 be held at Somerset on Mon
day the 25th day Of Adjustment, TO acceptor refuse
to take the real estate OF George Thomas, deceased,
at the appraised valuation, or show cause why the
same should not be sold.
EDGAR KYLE,
Sherifrs Office, Sheriff.
July IL. 1879.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1879-07-16

Pursuant to a call tor a meeting OF the
Bar to take action on the death of William
ii. Postlethwaite, Esq, an organization
was effected at the office of w. Ii. Koontz,
Esq, at two o'clock Thursday afternoon.
10th inst, when Colonel j. X. Edie was
called TO the chair. The chairman hav-
ing stated the object OF the meeting, a mo
ton was made and carried for the appoint
ment of a committee of five members to
draft resolutions which should reflect the
sentiment of the Bar at the sad necessity
which had called them together.
The chairman accordingly appointed
the committee consisting of the following
named gentlemen Ed Scull. W. ii.
Koontz, a. ]. Colborn, Isaac Hugus and
W. II. Ruppel, Esqs., after which the
meeting was adjourned to meet at ten
O'Clock on the following forenoon, at
which time it was again convened, when
the committee submitted the following
resolutions. which were unanimously
adopted.
The undersigned committee appointed
in behalf OF the Bar to draft and submit a
series of resolutions upon the death of
William Ii. Postlethwaite, Esq, respect
luly lCpOiJ that,
WHEREAS, we have learned with pro-
sorrow of the sudden death OF VII
liam II. Postlethwaite, Esq, the Oldest
member of this Bar Therefore be it
ResogUed-
First. That in his death the Bar has
sustained the loss OF an aged and honor
able member of the profession. and the
an upright and worthy citizen.
Second. That having been admitted to
the Bar OF this county on the 26th day of
December, A, d. 1896, and having resided
and practiced here during his entire pro-
f~essional LIE. he at all times demeaned
himself as a lawyer OF high character,
great learning, and answering integrity,
and as a citizen earned universal esteem
BY his eminent worth and thorough kind
hess of heart.
Third. That as a mark of respect for the
deceased, the members OF the Bar attend
lis funeral in a body, and wear the usual
of mourning.
Fourth. That We deeply sympathize
With the family of our late venerable as
ociate that a copy Of these resolutions
,e sent to them, and also be published in
he newspapers of the county.
II. S. ENDsLEY, j. X. EDIE,
Secretary. Chairman.
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THE FANCY FRENCH COFFEE WILL PLEASE
WIT
THE FRENCH COFFEE WILL PLEASE YOU
CALIFORNIA FRUIT

San Jose Fruit Packing Co.'S, In Full Weight
81 n. Cans, comprising:
Yellow Chung Observation-Disclosures
Pears-Egg. Gage, and Jackworth Plums-Ger-
man Prunes-Strawberries-Muscat Grapes
Nectarines, per can, IS cents. ) cans for 81 70.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1879-07-16

The residence of Mr.. William Rodgers,
in Shade Township. this county, was dam
aged by fire to the extent Of $500, on the
Fourth of July. 1t seems that the family
LEFT home early in the morning TO attend
a picnic in a grove a few miles distant,
and soon after their departure a neighbor
noticed quite a volume Of smoke issuing
from the kitchen window. A small party
OF men soon collected at the house, and by
their exertions the main building was saw
ed, but the addition, consisting OF kitchen,
wood and coal house, grain house, etc,
was DESTROYED.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1879-07-16
OUTS, Uuy,
CHRISTIAN GNEAeY

Christian ONtAHl.
The HERALD was established in 1921.
Mr.. Gneagy has been taking il for fifty
TWO wears and has always paid a year in
advance. If few more OF our subscribers
would profit by his example, perhaps they
would live to be q hundred, and we could
then afford to give them an honorable dis
charge.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1879-07-16

The boys Of the HERALD Office wish 10
return thanks to Mr.. Ed Hoover for a
large toot containing several quarts of
delicious cherries.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1879-07-16

Archery clubs are being formed with
commendable frequency. Archery is a
much more exciting pastime than croquet.
In the latter u may be occasionally brain
ed with a flying mailet head but the
chances are few but the supply of glass
eyes for which the noble science of the
bow will cause a demand that will cause
the heart OF the surgeon to leap with joy.
A number of our young men are endeav-
oring TO form a club to be composed of
from fifteen 20 twenty gentlemen and Ia
dies. We hope they will be successful.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1879-07-16

We understand that the surviving mem
bers of the bate 9th Regiment are talking
oiLaving a reunion AZ Sioys,own, this
coung, some time during the coming
fall.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1879-07-16

Anyone wishing 10 disposs of several
tons OF good timothy hay, cal do so BY
calling at this office.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1879-07-16

Mr.. Sam Harrison the gentelmanly
clerk OF the Mcclure House, Wheeling,
w. Va. is at present visiting friends il
town. He is the guest OF his brother Capt.
Charles Harrison.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1879-07-16

1t is a notable fact that, on the 4th
with the exception OF one or two littl,
spats, there was unusually good behavior
ON the par; Of everybody. This is a cred.
il to all concerned.
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DEMONSTRATORS NOTICE

Estate Of Jacob Thomas, late OF Conemaugh Twp,
deceased.
Letters administration on the above estate hav-
ing been granted TO the undersigned, notice is
hereby given TO all persons indebted to said estate
to make immediate payment and those having
claims against the same TO present them duly
authenticated for settlement at the late residence
of des eased in said township on Saturday the
3oth day Of August, 1873.
ISAAC YODER,
SAMUEL THOMAS,
July 10 Administrator with Will annexed.
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DIED.

P0STLETHWAITE-O On Thursia,
morning last, William III. Postlethwaite
Esq, in the 74th year of his age.
The deceased was born at G%reensburg
Westmoreland County. He there studie(
law with Major John B. Alexander. Ii
1926 he removed to Somerset and entered
the office of Hon. Charles Ogle, his brother
in-law, and for many years successfully
practiced his profession. In 1886 he wa.
appointed by Gov. Ritner P~rothon0tary
&c, of the Courts of this County, and wa:
elected by the people to the same office in
1889. He then resumed the business o.
law.
Mr.. Postlethwaite was a ripe scholar,
and his brother lawyers affirm that he was
thoroughly posted in r~udimentary law.
He was an amiable man and led an X
exemplary Christian life. Although of late
years the infirmities of age had somewhat
impaired his usefulness, he was respected
as a man of strict probity and fine attain
ments.
lie was found dead on his couch early
in the morning. His spirit had apparently
just taken its flight, and from the look Of
peace on his face he had passed away
without a pang or struggle. 1t was q eu.
thanasy.
On Friday evening the members OF the
Bar attended the funeral in a body. and
although the weather was very unpropi-
tious, quite a number Of citizens joined in
the procession. O#=z.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1879-07-16

Huckleberries made their appearance in
our streets last week. THY sell at ten
cents per quart.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1879-07-16

The Democratic State Convention meets
at Harrisburg to-day, Wednesday.