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Morning journal and courier., 1881-05-21

The total in the Webster district was l. O16, Eaton 755, Wooster 1, 459 against 1, 496 year ago, Dwight district l, ,459 against l. 345 year ago, Skinner district 1,O9S, last year ,O16. Washington was not in yet, ow- ing to large number of promotions in all the rooms. Washington was about even full, Carlisle street school more than full, West street school hardly full, Hallock street hard Cedar street about 37O. Woolseys papers were in but not yet opened, but about 67O scholars with doubling up or half time for on half time. There was slight smallpox
 scare the other day owing to the smallpox case in Congress avenue building and few pupils in the vicinity were excused from school. This brought up the vaccination subject, and after remarks-in view of a probable general vaccination of all the chil dren in the public schools who need it, in a couple of weeks or so, under the direction of the Board of Health--the superintendent was directed to co operate with the Health Board in having the children ready and times set apart for the operation. It was remarked that 1t would be well to have the younger children out of school come with their broth
 CTS and sisters who attend school and 'tpre- sent arms" Mir. Gile referred to the good
 effects of the gen sral vaccination of theschool
 children seven years ago, alluded to by
 MT. Welch. Mir. Parish reported not a case
 of smallpox or varioloid in any of the schools.
 The use of another room in the High
 School was reported, and 8 case of falling
 plaster in one of the High School rooms was
 ordered attended to.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-05-21
sheriR's Appointments.

Sheriff Hutchinson has made the following appointments of deputy sheriffs for Middle. sex county: a -..
 Gardner B. Smith, Middletown; Ralph B. Swan, East Haddam Robert C. Clark, Had dam, (Higganum society,"; Henry s. Ward, Saybrook, Deep River society,"; John P. Johnson, Clinton.
 Other appointments of deputies are under consideration. William E.. Obder has been appointed jailer at Haddam, and John Wilcox at Middletown.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-05-21

Bradley, the natter, has just received q splendid lot of hats and caps of. the latest style. For 8 hobby hat you cannot do bet 1 ter than visit Mir. Bradley's store, 190 Chapel
 street, as he keeps the best goods and sells at bottom prices. s.s aE
Morning journal and courier., 1881-05-21
Strawberries.

Nice ripe fruit; prices reasonable. Ba- nanas and pineapples. Messina blood or anges. MIX & HUDSON, City Market. Branch corner Church and Chapel streets
 2All things considered, we are selling cloth ing cheaper than any house in this city. Low prices and light expenses tell the story. q l. LEIGH & PRINpLE, 267 Chapel street.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-05-21
French Made Corsets.

At the old corset stand, 15o Chapel street, corner Olive, 8 splendid variety of corsets, including the celebrated O. P. a Ia Sirene and other imported corsets. Also the comfort waist and other desirable kinds. Hoopskirts and panniers on hand and made to order. All orders punctually attended to.
 BargaIns1 Bargains! Bargains: Cents silk scarfs, 25c, worth soc. Gents silk scarfs, Soc, worth $1, Gents cambric shirts, 50c, 75css ,;s--t 2 Best quality cambric shirts, S1 ees Unlaundried shirts for men and boys, at soc.
 100 dozen linen collars opened to day, all the latest styles and lowest prices.
 Handkerchiefs, suspenders and half hose, lower than other house in the city, at E. '-s -s-
 F. LYONS, Agt.,
Morning journal and courier., 1881-05-21
FffEh Avenue Hnf Store.

WEDDING STATIONERY, wedding inv. tations, engraved or printed.
 J. A. DUNCAN, agt 9O8 Chapel Street.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-05-21
ParasoIs and Sum UmbreJi,
Successor to F. $ L. Lyons.

All the new styles in silk, satin, plain and brocades, Japanese and children's parasols, the best assortment and lowest prices at T Ary%
Morning journal and courier., 1881-05-21
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You might terminate the conver- sation by Q brief allusion to our handsome store, frst-class goods. polite and painstaking salesmen, Sc; and when you say that we keep in, stock the best goods, at honest prices, for all ages, sizes and classes, and every garment marked in plain figures, infiate your lungs and pour forth a volleY of eloquence Gin our behalG that would stagger the learned and stalwart lawIma- kers of our nation. -.--z.,f.sss
Morning journal and courier., 1881-05-21
LOCAL NEWS.
Brief Mention

For additional Local News see 4th page.l
Morning journal and courier., 1881-05-21
Center Church Crypt.
Fair Haven.

The crypt of this church will be open to the public every Saturday afternoon (com- mencing this day) from till o'clock. s.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-05-11

SrAxToS's MILL IrExs -
]. ii. Gardner, who has been teaching
school this winter, has again returned TO
Stoystown to further continue his medical
studies under Dr. Luther. Success TO you
John.
Messrs. J J. Horner & Bro, have sold
over 1909 bushels of black diamonds this
winter
j. Fous. has retire from milling and has
commenced huckstcring. We wish him
Success in his new change of business.
Sol Hamer has killed wild cat that
measured liity-two inches. and an otter
measuring four feet from tip to tip. Sol is
the boss trapper so far.
Mr. Barefoot, of Bedford, has charge of
the min of Mrs. Stanton, and by past ex-
periencc in milling is satisfied that he can
give satisfaction, and all he asks is a fair
trial.
The farmers are done with their oats seed
ing and are busy preparing their corn
ground.
There was larger amount of maple sugar
made this season than in any one season for
a number of years.
Mr.. Noah Short is quite i'll from an attack
cf rheumatism. We hope that he ma soon
recover.
Our merchant, Ira Hickory. is doing q big
business.
The Albrights are contemplating the build
ing of new house of worship, which they
stand in need of, at this place.
The school board of Quemahoning town
ship have closed doors against preaching in
any of the school houses. II.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-05-11

s-H4Dt iNbs -Atiil 1901.
Ed. HERALD On last Tuesday severe
accident occurred about one mile from New
Paris, Bedford county. Mr. Joseph A. Wag-
ner, contractor for hauling the lnmber TO
the station from Harper, Lynro & Cos
steam saw-mill, situate in this township,
was kicked by one of his horses in the face.
fracturing his upper jaw in several places,
and cutting his face in frightful manner.
Hewas taken to New Paris, where he was
kindly cared for until Thursday, when he
was brought to his home in this township.
Mr.. Wagner has been but short time a cit
izen of Shade township, but the gentleman
ly manner in which he has conducted him
self has won him the regard Of all who
know him.
Hollidaysburg Register please copy.
L. y. SINE.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-05-11

THE JUNE FREEZE OF ls59.-The West
moreland Democrat says: 1T will be twen-
ty-two years the coming 5th day of June,
since the memorable freeze occurred in this
locality, by which all kinds of vegetation
and fruit were almost totally destroyed.
The wheat, rye and corn fields were cut
down and ruined and so great was the
CONSERVATION and scare that -four, and sim
liar necessaries of life, ran up to double
their former value A well-to-do farmer in
Somerset county became so alarmed at the
prospect of destitution and starvation, that
he purchased instanter no less than sixteen
barrels of flour, paying that number of dol
lars a barrel, while in couple of weeks
time it dropped to its former rate of eight
dollars. The apple, peach, pear, cherry,
grape, and the field and mountain fruits.
together with potatoes and all other garden
vegetables, which were in an advanced
state, Jared like fate, all going to make up
the general demolition. The area of coun-
try swept over by this beeom of destruction
extended from the northwestern lakes south
eastward through portions of Illinois, Indi-
ana. Ohio and Pennsylvania into the states
Of Maryland and yirginia-being bounded
en the eas. by the Allegheny mountains
and ON the west by Wheeling, West Vir-
ginia."
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-05-11

LABOR SAvING-The demand of the peo-
pie Tor an easier method of preparing Kid
ney-Wort has induced the proprietors, the
well-Snown wholesale druggists, Wells,
Richardson & Co, Of Burlington, Vt, TO
prcpagc Il for sale in liquid form as well as
in dry form. 1t saves all the labor of pre-
pairing, and as it is equally efficient ii is pre-
ferred by may persons. kidney-Word al
ways and everywhere proves itself a perfec:
remedy.-Batfals Necs,
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-05-11

10000 --PoUNDs OF Wool WANTED
want 10000 pounds of wool at the highes'
market prices in cash or trade.
l have prepared for spring trade.a large
stock of good homemade woolen goods
with which my agent will visit my custo-
mers throughout the county as usual New
customers wishing them to call please mott
fy me by card.
Persons bringing wool to the factory %
trade will find, in addition TO our home
made wooden goods, good assortment o.
read dy-made clothing, of our own and east
ern made goods, and very complete STOCK
of air goods usually kept in country store
at prices that will make it to your interest
to deal with US.
wM s. MoReAS,
Quemahoning, Pa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-05-11

The Palmer-est days of lible suits have
evidently come and gone over in Blair coun-
ty. AT least that is the inference 10 be
drawn from the fact that the suit; recently
instituted by an Altoona man named David
Palmer against the Sun and Tribune of that
city were sat down upon last week by the
Grand Jury at the expense Of the prosecu-
tor. May it ever be thus with those who
pretend to have lost and seek to find in a
similar way what perhaps they never pos
sessed
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-05-11

For the first time within the history Of the
party, or at least within the past twenty
years. the nominations for the various coun-
ty offices on the Democratic G>~e; are being
eagerly sought after, and the fight now
going on for the Judioal nomination, in a
district that is largely Republican, is quite
fierce. II this means anything it means q
rood deal
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-05-11

While John Waterman and Prady, two OF
Somersets many Nimrods, were hunting on
Friday last duck was observed on the
water of Cox's creek above where the bridge
spans the stream. Waterman went into the
field to get a shot, when the bird rose and
in circling round passed near Prady, who
tried to shoot, but both caps snapped. The
hunters had about made up their minds
that they would have no duck for dinner,
when the bird few against a telegraph wire
and dropped to the ground. When picked
up il was found that it had broken its neck
in two places. John says if they can't shoot
Them they can scare them to death.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-05-11

Mothers who forn themselves into inves.
tieating committees of one To see whether
Johnny has any nasty tobacco concealed in
his poke; are informed that the best way
to take a iish-hook out Of the thumb is to
run it through, break Off the bard, and pull
Il back and out. Parents should make 9
note Of this. 1t may prove useful aboai
this time of the ysas.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-05-11
TURKEYFoor ITEMS :

/ TURKEYFoor ITEMS -
Decoration day will be observed on Mon
day, the 30th of May, at the jersey church.
Public speaking and other exercises appro-
pirate to the occasion, after which the pro-
ceSsion will proceed TO decorate TIE graves of
soldiers at the Jersey cemetery and vicinity.
The funeral of Ida May, daughter Of Bal
am and Amanda Younkin, took place at
the Jersey church, on the lth inst. This
little girl died of brain fever in her sixth
year. Funeral discourse by Rev. J. II.
Brown.
Sunday schools have been organized at
Jersey church. Union, Bethel and Drake
town, with prospects ofsuccess.
Candidates, known as the hand shaking
fraternity are quite plentiful commodity
in this part of the county.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-05-11

Last week, millions of wild ducks covered
the pools and dams on the various creeks
and rivers, affording any amount of hard :
earned pleasure to sport-loving marksmen.
The only thing remarkable about it is, that
ono duck generally keeps halfa dozen fell
lows shootinga whole day.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-05-11

yennor predicts hot weather after the
10th. Between the Goth and 18th there will
probably be cloudy weather with rains, and
vegetation will have advanced considerably
by the oath Of the month. Between the
Goth and the 25th the weather probably will
be cold. The arrival of shade flies in Mon
treal will be reported about the 9th or 2Sth.
The menth viii end hot and sultry.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-05-11

Last week Postmaster Davis received or.
ders from the Department at Washington to
inform Mr.. Samuel Snyder the present con-
tractor for carrying the Z. S. Mail between
Somerset and Johnstown, that his contract
would expire on the 9th inst. and that on
and after that date all mail matter for Johns
town and intermediate points should besent
on the Somerset & Cambria railroad. Mon
day morning the railroad authorities refus-
ed TO receive the mail, and the services OF
Mr. Snyder were again called into requisi-
ton
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-05-11

II now appears that passenger trains will
not be placed on the s. & C. railroad from
Somerset to Johnstown for some time yet.
The railroad company is not at all an xious
about the passenger traffic, having all they
can do 10 attend to the freight that is ship
ped over the road.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-05-11

The Jolrnstown School Directors met last
wednesday for the purpose of eiecting a
City School Superintendent, and after tax
ing several ballots, without arriving at q
choice, adjourned. Three votes were cast
for Prof. Scheiber, and three for Prof Miller
the only candidates IN the field.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-05-11

Another branch railroad from Connells-
vile to the coke works of the Cambria Iron
Company will be constructed within a brief
period This branch will leave the main
line of the b. & o. road Immediately south
of the town, spanning the foughiogheny
and crossing the track of the Fayetee coun-
ty branch and the Southwest railway at a
height of forty feet. Work commenced on
last Monday. Officers Of the B. & o. road
were in Connellsville a few days ago for the
purpose, it is said, Of fixing point for the
terminus of tho HePpfeld road, the build
ing of which is an assured fact. The West
Yough branch, extending from Connells-
vile to Dawson, will probably be the east
ern terminus. Both these small branches
will open up immense bodies ofcoking coal,
and the Cambria Iron Company will ship
ali their coke over the B. & o. road, via the
Somerset & Cambria road.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-05-11

In case of .torair ei oe'., in Allegheny
county. one Hemphill was imprisoned for
failing to pay the weekly installments ad-
judged by the Court, which had then aggre-
gated Slll. After remaining in jail for some
time, application was made for discharge
under theinsolvent laws. and the prisoner
was thus discharged, with the reservation
that he was not relieved from the payment
of the weekly dues 1t was contended on
the other hand that il was release from
the entire sentence; but Judge White de-
cided differently, and ordered the defendant
to pay the arrears or go back 10 prison.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-05-11

Last Thursday afternoon a collision took
place on the S. & G. railroad, a short distance
below Bethel, between two freight trains,
which completely demolished thirteen coal
hoppers, two passenger coaches, a caboose,
and engine No 757, and NOOK" 1t
seems that the first freight train had stop
ped in order to allow the two car loads of
colored laborers to get off, but the fiagman
did not get back far enough to flag the sec
ond train which was coming down grade at
a rapid rate Of speed, and was unable to stop
in time TO avoid collision. At the time of
the accident the colored men were most all
out of the cars but with one exception all
escaped unlnjured. The wreck was brought
to Somerset Sunday, and the damaged en-
gine and such of the cars as could be repair
ed were sent to Connellsville.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-05-11
DIED.

LEPLEI.-Harmon Lepley died May I'd,
of typhoid pneumonia, after brief illness
of ten days. Deceased was born in Somerset
county, where he resided until 1865, when
he, with his family, removed to Knox coun-
ty, Ohio, where he remained until his death.
He leaves wife and two sons to mourn his
loss. His age was 80 years, months, and
days.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-05-11

TTIBUTE OF REsPEcr-The following reso-
lutions were adopted by the Lutheran Sun
day School of Shanksyille.
WHEREAS, 1t has pleased Almighty God
in His wise providence to remove from our
Infant Department" Ida Viola Wilson,
therefore be il
Resoired. That in her death We sustain the
loss of an attentive pupil and beloved
child.
Resoircd, That our sympathies are with
the bereaved family in their grief
Resolrcd, That these resolutions be pub
lished in the county papers and a copy Of
them sent to the afflicted family.
JENNIE S. BRANT,
1DA B. SPEicHER,
ANNIE VI. BALTzEE
Committee.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-05-11

The new State Superintendent of public
SCHOOLS has made the announcement that
the State Teachers Association viii meet at
Little Washington during the week com
mencing July 25th. The programme has
not been arranged vet
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-05-11

Our Democratic brethren are having quite
pretty fight on the President Judgeshir
question. VIM. J. Baer and VIM. II. Rup-
pie, Esq's- are the candidates. The prima.
ry for the election Of delegates takes place
on Saturday, the 18th, and the convention
Tor the selection of conierecs meets on the
9th. Both gentlemen elawyers of CON
siderable experience, and either would
make goodman to be defeated.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-05-11

Mr.. Harry Newton, Of Chicago, ILL.,, with
his charming and accomplished young
bride, while on their way to the Eastern
cities, on their wedding trip, stopped off at
Somerset, Saturday afternoon, and remain
ed until Monday as the guests of Mr.. S. F.
Picking. Harry has many friends in Som
erset who were glad TO see him and con-
gratulate him on his happy choice and wish
for him and his lady a long and prosperous
life
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-05-11

Barney Hoffman, a five year Old son of j.
J. Hoffman 5, was on the verge of climbing
the golden stairs last Thursday afternoon
He was playing on the croquet ground on
the old Glade House lot, when larger boy,
who was engaged in the game, threw one of
the heavy iron wickets up in the air, and
and coming down one of the sharp ends
struck the little fellow on the head right
above the forehead penetrating almost to
the brain, and inflicting wound that for
some time it was feared would prove fatal
Dr's. Brubaker and Kiernan were called in
er. AT present he is slowly improving and
his ultimate recovery is confidently looked
for
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-05-11

The ice cream plant is pushing its buds,
and will soon be in full bloom. Young men
how do you like the prospect Get the dimes
ready, or accustom your girl to take even
ing prnmenaaes on the back street, or in the
country.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-05-11

ON the 18th, 18th, and 18th of May the
Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows of the State of
Pennsylvania will hold its annual session
in Harrisburg. 4. is expected that from sew
en- hundred to one thousand Representatives
will be In attendance
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-05-11
UNANIMOUS RECOMMENDATION.

CoATEsvIILE Chester Co.. Pa.
DEAR SIN We, the undersigned, having ex-
perienced the beneficial effect Of your Indian
Blood Syrup, take pleasure in recommending K
TO se valuable medicine.
MGs. WILLIAMS,
MA. HACKEr.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-05-11

We are not 50 delicate ourselves and dc
not swoon at the stencil in am alley, but
something must be done to remedy the evil.
Tie health of cur citizens should be and is
being considered by those in authority.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-05-11

The seductive influence OF spring has
brought out the professional lounger, whose
unblushiRg cheek is ninety and nine times
harder than the point of chilled plow.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-05-11

Ii is rumored that Geo. F. Baer, Esq, of
Reading, has purchased the Chorpening lots
from Judge Hall, and that during the COM
ing summer he will erect two handsome
residences thereon.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-05-11

Merss. ]. Il. Bennett & Co, Musxegon.
Mich. thus speak: st. Jacobs Oil is the
best liniment around here. We sell more of
il than of any other proprietary medicine
we have in our store. Our customers are
continually praising its effective qualities /;
and We think, that it is the best remedy
for rheumatism, neuralgia, etc, we have
ever had in stock.-Muscati.ae Io,ca Daily
Journal
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-05-11

Two of Mr.. Tilion's daughters have been
married TO American gentlemen in Europe.
Mrs. Tilton and her aged, infirm mother are
supported by Tilton, who does not howev-
er, have any other relations with them.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-05-11

Mr.. Albert Recke. who recently purchas
Ell the Naugle House property from Mrs
Mary Brant, has taken possessions of it and
will in short time open bakery and res
taurant,
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-05-11

Candidates for county Offices mindful O
the newly come growing weather, are ou'
cultiyaiing the acquaintance of their fellow
citizens IN the expectation of reapinga har
vest on June 2Jth.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-05-11

We wish to call attention to the local ad-
Vertisement ofthe Somerset Dairy Company
in another column.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-05-11
CLYDESDALE STALLION.

VIII stand at my farm, present season,
the above horse, at .sf5 to insure mare
with foal. This colt is three years old,
brown in color, weighs 1888 pounds aud
will, when matured, weigh 20to lbs. The
Clydesdale horse is strain of horses
raised in Scotland that are noted for their
good feet. strong clean fat legs, very heavy
bone and an immense name of bair On
their legs, with most excellent trotting ae-
ton.
To my old patrons who bred to old Mig
ger and always go. good ones and realized
high prices for them, would say in the above
colt they will find just what they want, an
infusion of fresh blood in order TO keep up
the standard. and can now do so right here
without having TO spend time and money
to 20 to other. counties In Westmoreland
the first question is who has the best horse,
the price is a secondary consideration. |
have put the Insurance so low this season
in order to give an opportunity to test his
qualities as breeder, the price is at least
ten dollars below what it ought to be.
Don't fail to see this horse as he can't help
but please. -
viii also stand my TROTTING Stall
LION,
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-05-11

Several of our sporismen have been cast
ing fly for trout during the past week,
though with indifferent success, the streams
still being too full for good fishing.