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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-09-21

The premium list of the tenth annua
is out. Liberal premiums are offered OF
horses, live stock, farm implements ant
manufacturers, flowers. household produc
tions and trials of speed. The entry book,
close September 9th, and the faircommenc
es that day. continuing four days.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-09-21

Persons who are engaged about threshing
machines should not attempt TO oil them
while they are in operation. We have no.
ticed several accounts in our exchanges of
men and boys being killed and horribly
mangled while doing so. The machine
should be oiled well before starting. and
stopped when necessary to oil again. II is
best to be on the safe side always.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-09-21
CHERIFF'S SALES.

by virtue ofcertain writs of vend Ex., Fl. Fa.
and Lev. Fa., issued out of,he Court OF Common
Pleas Of Somerset Co., Pa, and to me directed,
there will be exposed TO public sale at the
Court House, In Somerset, Pa, on
Saturday, October Is, 1881,
at o'clock. p NJ, althe right title, interest and
claim of the defendant, Wesley Finecy, Of, in
and to the following described real estate situate
4 acre, more or less. with large twostory frame
dwelling house and stable thereon erected, 'front.'
ing on Main street on the south. and. bounded on
north and east by an alley, with the appurtenan-
ces.
Taken in execution at the suit Of Charles Shank
and Herman Shank.
All the right, title, interest and claim of the
defendant Magdelena Berkley now Maxdelena
Uphouse, Of, in and to the following real estate,
situate in Milford township Somerset county, Pa,
containing ~ acres, more or less, with twostory
dwelling house, stable and other 0utbuildings
thereon erected, adjoining lands Of Joseph Walk
er, Freeman Enfield and Chauncey +. Boyd, with
Taken in execution at the suit Of Andrew Hoov.
er, Administrator Of Matthias Judy, deceased.
ALSO
All the right, titIe interest and claim Of the de-
fendent, A. Degler, Of In and TO the following lot
OF ground, situate In Confluence borough, Somer.
set county, Pa, know on town plot - lot No. 10,
in block b, with q two-story frame dwelling house
adjoining lots OF H. valentine on the south and
ccs.
Taken In execution at the suit Of Thomas Nc
Errsue.
NoTIcK.-An persons purchasing at the above
sale Will please take notice that Q part Of the
purchase money-to be made known ct the time
Is knocked down, otherwise It will b. again ex-
I3sed to sale at the risk Of the first purchaser.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-09-21

Judge Elwell, of Columbia county has de-
liyered an opinion that school boards can
not adopt textbooks until after the election
of teachers, and that to make adoption le-
gal. the teachers must be notified and
be present at the meeting.whcn such adop-
ton i made
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-09-21

Last Thursday afternoon as Mrs. Aaron
Shaffer of Conemaugh township, accom-
panied by another lady, was out driving,
the horse frightened while ascending q
steep hill, and threw the buggy down over
an embankment. upsetting it and throw
ing both ladies out. Mrs. Shafier had her
left arm broken, while her companion es-
capped without serious injury.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-09-21

The meeting called by Burgess Welfiey,
for the purpose of raising funds to assist the
Michigan unfortunates, who suffered so ter
ribly by the recent destructive fires, was not
very largely attended. A committee Of
seven ladies was appointed to solicit eontri-
kufions
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-09-21

Mr.. Frank Specht, Of Shade township,
informs us that he will have on exhibition
at the County Fair his Swiss bull. Prince OF
Cedar Creek The father and mother of
this rare animal, when but eight months
old. were imported from Switzerland by a
gentleman in Lehigh county, at an expense
OF over .e1 Mr. specht purchased him
when calf, at a cost of oses sl0sA He is
now y months old. and j. os.e ostAe finest
specimens to be sssa IN his sesanty. Those
Of our fsEinfrs who are Interested in improv-
ing shs.f stock should rot fell 10 see him,
and 10 have Mr.. specht explain the many
good qualities OF this peculiar Kind OF
cl,tle.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-09-21
AN ORDINANCE.

DE it ordained by the authority OF
Id the Burgess and Town Council Of Somerset
Borough, and 1t Is hereby ordained, that from and
privy vaults within the borough shall be properly
closed up and shall be kept close and private so as
not to emit any nauseous and offensive stencil
that may annoy the people in the vicinity, and
when such building or vault shall be kept other
wise, the owner or occupier thereof who shall
neglect the entire abating of such nuisance after
having been notified by the Street Commissioner
by any other borough official TO do SO. shall, on
conviction thereof before the Burgess, pay a fine
OF not less than fve dollars nor more than twenty
dollars for every such cffense.
Enacted and subscribed this 9th day OF Septem-
Der, 1881.
Attest W. II. WELFLEY,
C.C.SHAFER, Burgess.
Clerk
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-09-21

A young friend of a Boston paper says he
has no objection to ladies doing fancy work,
and can watch the queen of his heart work
ing impossible flowers and distorted dogs all
the evening but when the old man comes
in and tries 20 make foot-rest ont of the
might be spent more proftably.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-09-21

TURKEyFooT ITEMS -:
The harvest home and basket pic mic will
take place on Saturday, October lst, in the
grove near Jersey Church. A band Of mu-
sic will be in attendance. Public speakers
regardless of religious or political faiths are
invited is be present. 1t is proposed to have
. grand old-fashioned time in which all can
enjoy themselves
II. Fl. Kemp, the energetic nursery man
of Harnedsville, has about s0bushels of po-
tatoes of variety called the Grange
which yield immensely. The abovei is the
product Of three which he planted last
spring one year ago.
Ed. Alcott brought four Shetland ponies
from Liverpool.
Morris, the oarsman, was in ursina last
week.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-09-21

Anyone wishing to buy the machinery OF
a iirst-class grist mill will find il 10 their adj
vantage TO consult our advertising columns.
John Henderson, of Johnstown, wishes to
dispose of the machinery in his mill as he
wishes to use the building for other purpos-
es, and viii sell at low figure and on easy
terms
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-09-21

Wonder what Clara Belle" will do for
something suggestive to write about when
women bathing Perhaps she'll make a
tour of Gothams palaces of sin and record
the doings Of the inhabitants for the benefit
of her Young lady readers.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-09-21
A UDITOR'S NOTICE.

~
The undersigned Auditor, appointed by the Or
phans' Court OF Somerset county. Pa, TO examine
and pass upon exceptions, and distribete the fund
In the hands Of Jacob Hoffman, Administrator Of
Peter Berkebile, deceased, to and among those
legally entitled thereto, hereby gives notice that
he Will attend TO the duties Of said appointment,
at his office, In Somerset borough, on Thursday,
the 18th day Of October, 1851, at 10 O'Clock A. m,
when and where all parties interested can attend.
JAS l.. PUGH.
septla Auditor.
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somerset Herald.
corvrY COMMITTEE.

on A. j. lIileman.
..ssay. John Bradigam.
p,,oaeh. b. +. Raymen.
-ralIey. +. ID. knepper.
.,,nsh. John stahl.
s1ence. W. 5. Mountain
~ Geo. Lowry
vile. 5. N. Housed.
s-,p. Levi Knupp.
o,-apn, ;, NJ. Cover
Rcnianin Enos.
/ ..irs .as., Jacob 5. Beall-
'''D Tprkeyfoot, Samnel Minder
,',,.lsle, ~. \. !. Potter.
S;s..,ek. Josiah Pile
@s,i. E. H. Werner.
baltimore, John George.
o,ntirville, NJ. P. shafer.
.,,ton. Amos W. Bowman.
d, Peter hoilliish'
.-ahonins, J. J. Zimmerman.
1o-y. ". II. Boucher.
n N. A. Brubaker
-. Borough, VIM. b. Frease.
.,,,. J. J. Bowman.
zst North, John J. Darr.
,mnton. J. c. Critchiield.
REX. :. g. Baltzer.
.vn Charles W. fugh.
rt G.. Z. Gisbert.
-Turkeyfoot, A. NJ. Cramer.
"a Vim. Shaw.
,,-.bnrs, J. G. Hiner.
sS Z. sooTr' "ho- W. riLh'
Secretary. Chairman.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-09-21

Two persons ont of every million of oui
population is the average that are killed by
lightning strokes annually. This isn't q
very nigh rate. but the uncertainty as to
which two, makes il very ticklish business tc
lean against a tree in q thunder Storm.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-09-21

George Auman, the butcher on Main Cross
Street, wishes to inform the public that he
will keep fresh Baltimore oysters constant
ly on hand. Mr.. Auman has a large refrig-
orator IN which he win keep them fresh and
cool until wanted.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-09-21

The contents of the North Aaoiodn Rc.
tention of all readers. Every one of the
topics discussed is Of the highest present in
terest, and nearly all of the authors are emf
nent American Statesmen, publicists and
litterateurs. Senator John T. Morgan, OF
Alabama, considers "Some Dangerous Ques-
tions," namely, certain emergencies arising
in the administration of the United States
government, for which adequate provision
is not made in the Constitution or the laws.
Among these questions, that of the success
sion to the Presidency in case Of the inabili-
ty of the elected incumbent, holds a con-
spicuous place, and ii is treated by the writ
er with much learning and in the most judi
cial temper. Prof Geo. p. Fisher, of Yale
College, contributes profound study Of
THE Elements of Puritanism," pointing
out wherein Puritanism was transient in its
influence, and wherein permanent. A
stronger vindication of Puritanism perhaps
never was written. Senator George f. Ed
munds. Of Vermont, defines the relations
which exist between THE State and the Ma
ton, /" replying to an article by the Hon.
David Dudley Field that appeared in the
May number. d. c. Gilman. President Of
the John Hopkins University, writes Of THE
Idea of the University" drawing the line of
distinction between the college and universi-
ty, and showing how the latter institution
is the indispensable organ Of generous.
liberal culture. A timely historical paper is
that of Mr.. Sydney Howard Gay, why
Cornwallis was at Yorktown" Under the
title, "shall Two States Rule the Union ?"
the Hon. Thomas A. Hendrics discusses the
perennial tariff question, which he insists IS
Q subject not for politicians, bnt for econo-
mists. to be settled, not in the councils Of
politicians, but by commission of MANN
facturers and business men. II. Desire
Charnay, in the ninth Of his valuable arch
geological papers, sets forth the grand results
Of his researches among the Ruined Cit
les of Central America" finally. Col. II.
b. Darlington, IN an articsc on Washington
as Stmtegiss," proves concMsively the
title of Washington to be esteemed first in
war"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-09-21

4 pocket-book containing ten or twelve
dollars was lost, some two weeks ago, be-
tween the house of Jacob i. Walker, in Mil
ford township, and Somerset borough. The
finder will be suitably rewarded by returning
the same to this office
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-09-21
. UDITOR's NOTICE.

The undersigned Auditor appointed by the
Court Of Common Pleas, for the purpose Of dis
tributing all the moneys realized on Judgment No
1l3, May Term, 1873, either by cxSheriff Kncpper
Sanner, and others, VS.. Louis T. Sanner and
Zach Tannehill, Adm's of Zach Tannehili. decd,
and w. H. Sauner) hereby gives notice that he
his office, In the Court House. in the borough OF
Somerset, on Thursday. October 9Th 1881, at 10
o'clock O. M, of said day, where parties In inter
est can attend
JOHN r. EDIE,
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-09-21

ROAD AND BRIDGE VIEws.-on petition
of citizens of Somerset Twp, for bridge
over Coxes creek, near John KantBers.
The Court appointed VIM. Baker. surveyor
Samuel Barkley and Peter Dumbolt, view
er.
On petition of citizens of Jenner Twp,
for the appointment of viewers to vacate and
supply public road in Jenner Twp, lead
ing from point at the house of Michael
Shaffer and intersecting with the old Johns
town pike. The Court appointed VIM. ii.
Barnhardt, surveyor Jacob crissey and
Charles Dickey, viewers.
On petition for viewers to inspect the
workmanship ofa bridge over Coxes creek,
between Somerset and Evansville. The
Court appointed Jacob Lenhardt, Daniel
Keefer and Andrew Lohr, viewers.
On petition of citizens of Elklick Twp,
for a road from near land of Samuel Coup
ton, to near Simon Lvengood. The Court
appointed Alfred Mitchell, surveyor; Sam
uel Critchfeld, and William 8. Meyers,
viewers.
On petition for review for bridge
over Coxes creek, at lockwood. The Court
appointed VIM. NJ. Schrock, surveyor; I;
Aaron Dickey and Benjamin Kline, viewers.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-09-21

As an illustration of the fearless bravery
of our Western men. it is stated that there
is young lady in keokuk, Iowa, who is
six feet four inches tall, and one man has
engaged himself to marry all Of her.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-09-21

Already the leaves are falling thick and
fast and the rural districts have the appear
ance common TO October. The katy-did
has been in full note for some days, and if
the old adage proves true, we must soon
look for the season of frosts.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-09-21
A DMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE.

Estate of Eph-am D. Snyder, late of Somerset
Twp, Somerset Co., Pa. decd.
Letters Of administration on the above estate
having been granted to the undersigned, by the
proper authority, notice is hereby given 70 those
Indebted 10 It to make immediate payment, and
those having claims or demands viii present them
duly authe nticsted Tor settlement, on Thursday,
the 10th day of Octsber 1851 at his late residence
DR.. ]. NJ. LOUTHER,
septI. Administrator.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-09-21
A UDIToR'S NOTICE.

Having been appointed Auditor by the Orphans
Court Of Somerset county to make distribution 70
and among those legally entitled thereto, OF the
"widow's DOVER in the estate Of John Friend
deceased. hereby give notice that will attend
TO the duties of said appointment, at my office, in
Somerset borough, on Friday, the 3oth day Of Sep.
tember, 1881 when and where all persons interest
cd may attend.
NJ. J. PIITTS.
sept1 Auditor.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-09-21

Matters in the Westmoreland oil field are
enlivening more and more and day by day.
A great deal of machinery is arriving and
being taken to its destination. Several
new wells are about ready to commence
drilling
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-09-21
AN ORDINANCE,

DE it ordained by the authority OF
ID the Burgess and Town Council OF Somerset
borough, and 1t Is hereby ordained that from and
after the passage OF this ordinance any person on
persons now engaged IN or carrying on the bust
ness Of slaughterfng cattle for the market within
tbs limits OF the borough, or who shall hereafter
engage In or carry on such business shall keep his
or their slaughter houses together with their
roundings, clean and free from all offensive gar
ba ge and ofial, SO not to emit any noxious and
M auseous vapors, smell and stencil. to the annoy
Of prejudice OF the health OF persons resid-
ing, passing by, or being employed In the vicinity
Of such places. and the owners or proprietors Of
such places shall, without any unnecessary delay,
cause all garbage, offal, and all other serts OF
waste Of such place or places which might become
offensive. to be buried In the gronnd 10 depth Of
not less than three feet, or haul the same beyond
the limits Of the borough; and, prorided, That
no such garbage, waste or offai shall be buried
within forty feet OF any street, lane or alley, or
within two hundred feet Of any dwelling house,
and any person or persons offending against any
OF the provisions OF this ordinance SHALL convc-
tion thereof before the Burgess pay fine Of not
less than five nor more than twenty five dollars
for each offence, and the proper officer Of the bor
ouRh shall have the full right at all times enter
such slaughter houses for the purpose Of examiR-
ing the condition in which they may be kept
Enacted and subscribed this 9th day Of Septem-
Der, 1881.
Attest: W. III. WELFLEY,
q. q. SHAFER, Burgess.
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- . -

Mr. Herman Brubaker, one Of Brothers
valleys big hearted farmers and candidate
for Commissioner on the Democratic ticket,
had the misfortune to get the thumb of his
right hand entangled in the cogs Of his
ilreshing machine short time since. He
was off work for some days being compelled
to carry his arm in sling
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-09-21

has been spending the past week in Somer-
set Along in 60 and 81 Mr.. Pearson occu-
pied the position or foreman in the HERALD
] .ts,a
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-09-21

Mr.. John Sanner. our big-hearted. big-fist-
ed friend, from Glencoe, is spending the
present week in Somerset.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-09-21

cur stock raisers should certainly take a
great interest in the coming fair. During
the past few years there has been a more
marked improvement in the stock of this
cou;.ty than in any other line.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-09-21

From present indications, should the
weather prove favorable. the exhibitions at
the County Fair will be good and the at
tendance quite large.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-09-21
DIED.

SlPE.-Arlo Clifton Sipe, infant son Of
Jonas +. and Hester Sipe, of Quemahoning
twp, this county, died September l, 1881
aged months and % days.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-09-21

The farmers in this vicinity complain of
the drouth and aver that fall seeding will
he greatly delayed in consequence of their
inability to prepare the ground.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-09-21

About three week ago, Mrs. James Nc
Wicker, Of Pleasantville, Bedford county,
ran thorn in one of her feet, and paid no
attention TO the injury. A week after she
began 10 experience pain, which so increas-
cd that, notwithstanding the exertions Of
her physicians, she was seized with lock-
jaw and died ON Friday week ago.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-09-21

Hon b. +. Meyers, editor of the Harris
burg Pdtriot, accompanied by his wife and
two children are visiting in Somerset. They
are the guests of W. II. Koontz ESQ.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-09-21

Interference of the government is asked
10 check the mutilation Of the coinage OF
the country by punching small particles out
OF it. The most effective way to put n stop
To this petty thievery is to refuse every coin
that has hole in II. This will throw the
coin back upon its mutilstors and they will
soon discover that their species of thievery
IS not profitable pursuit
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-09-21

A new bang powder has been invented
1t is perfumed, and when mixed with water
and applied to the front hair procnres for it
the proper crispness.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-09-21

The Il. & O. Railroad are selling excur.
sion tickets to the Pittsburgh Exposition
good for three days. from Somerset at 81.
Excursions every Monday and Thursday.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-09-21

nellsville with his family sometime during
the present week
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-09-21

The apple crop in this county has been
injured by the dry weather and they are
falling rapidly from the trees. The pros
pect is that they will be scarce for winter
use
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-09-21

An adjourned court was held Friday
evening and Saturday morning. Another
court will be held sometime between this
and the regular November term.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-09-21

The drouih still continues and water
famine is greatly feared in these parts.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-09-21

The encampmen,s of the Pennsylvania
malitia cost the State half million of dol
lars this year.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-09-21

In the midst of life we may be called
upon by female book agent.
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TRESPASS NOTICE.
EXECUTORs' NOTICE.

Estate of George !. Bitner deed, late Of Somer-
set township, Somerset County, Pa.
Letters testamentary the above estate
having been granted TO the undersigned, by
to those indebted to II to make immediate pay
ment, and those having claims or demands will
please present them duly authenticated for set
tlement at the house OF deceased, on Thursday,
October 9Th, 1881.
GEORGEG. BITNER,
Aug. ~. Executor
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our summer boarders have nearly all re
turned TO their city homes
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ORPHANS COURT SALE.

| BY virtue of an order issued out of the Or
phan's Court OF Somerset County, Pc, and 10 Us
directed. we will expose to sale by public outery,
| on the premises, on
Saturday, October lst, 1881,
| nj o'clock D. m the following valuable real es
tate, viz:
certain tract Of land situate in Middlecreek
Twp, Somerset county, Pa, adjoining lands OF
Lsvi Snyder. John Inheid, Henry L. Snyder and
Others containing 20j acres more or less OF which
there are ablQt 100 acros cleared and about 70
acres In meadow, having large frame dwelling
house, q large bank barn and other outbuildings
thereon erected.
TERMS
One-third In hand on confirmation OF sale, bal
ance In two eq aal annual payments without inter
est Ten per cent. OF hand money 10 be paid rs
soon as property is knocked down.
SOLOMON BOUCHER,
AARON BOUCHER,
septfl Trustees.
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A UDITOR'S NOTICE.

n
At an Orphans Court held in Somerset, Pa on
the 9th day of August 1881, before the honorable
the Judges thereof In the matter of the estate OF
Joseph limerick, deceased. on motion Of John
Uhl, Esq, attorney for Nathan and Peter Emer-
lex, Executors of Joseph limerick, deceased, the
Court appointed the undersigned Auditor to as
certain whs are the heirs, what are the advance
ments, II any, and to make distribution of the
fund In the hands Of the above Executors, arising
out Of said estate TO and among those legally ent
tied thereto, notice, Is hereby given that he will
attend to the duties OF the above appointment,
at his office, in Somerset borough, on Thursday,
the eth day Of October, 1881, at . O'Clock .. m.
when and where all persons interested can attend
II they see proper.
JNO. r. SCOTT.
sept7 Auditor.
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Mr.. Frank kiernan, Of I.atrche, is visit
ins in Somerset.