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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-07-13
Terrific Storm In Virginia.

DANvILLE, July S.-A terrific
storm of wind and rain passed over
this city this afternoon. doing great
damage. The roof Of the railroad
here was partially blown off, as was
also that Of the free bridge, the latter
being otherwise damaged. The
roofs Of number of buildings in.
the city. were blown off, among them
those Of the First African Baptist
Church, several tobacco factories
and private residences. In north
Danville house was blown down
in which were six persons, none of
whom were seriously injured. At
Jacksonville, a negro village, q
residence was struck by lightning
and burned. The damage to barns
and growing crops in the surround
ing country is said to be considera-
bic, but the extent has not yet
been ascertained.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-07-13

In order to demonstrate The feasibility OF
keeping balloon inflated for a period of
time sufficient to cross the Atlantic, Prof.
King. the well known aeronaut is contem-
plating a voyage from the Mississippi to the
Atlantic coast. The Minnesota Agricultur-
al Mechanical Society, under whose auspic-
es the biggest fair of the West is annually
held. haze offered to contribute the sum of
81 200 toward the expenses of the trip, and
also furnish the gas, provided the start is
made from their fair grounds in Minneapo-
lis on September Z. The balloon to be used
in the trip viii have capacity Of 100000
feet Of gas, and viii be made of different
thickness of material and interlined with
rubber. The idea is TO keep in the air when
the winds are favorable, and TO come down
when they are contrary. In crossing the
prairics a drag rope viii be kept out.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-07-13

WAsnNeToH, July G.-T'lle atten-
ton OF elergymen and ncn,l,ers of
the Christian Church, 10 which
President Garfield belongs, has been
unremitting. Rev. i. y. Power,
pastor of the Vermont Church; Rev.
=. ii. Hinsdale, President Of Hiram
College, Ohio, and Rev. II. J Jacobs.
OF Cincinnati, have been constantly
in attendance at the white House.
Prayeriul services are held each day
at the Vermont Avenue Church, at
II a. m. and Z 7p. m. These exer-
cises have been deeply interesting
and impressive, and have been free
ly participated in, not only by the
members of the Christian Churih,
but by all denominations aud bv
strangers in the city. DR.. Sunder-
land. at the meeting yesterday, gave
a graphic account OF the oonyeIsa-
ton between himself and the wound
ed President at the depot. The doc
tor was passing down Pennsylvania
avenue at the time of the shooting,
when he was called and told the
news. He ran to the depot, and
was permitted to speak with the
President, who had then been re-
moved TO the upper room. Knecl-
ing by his side DR.. Sutherland said
Mr.. President, you are the servant
of God. Won are in His hands vou
have long trusted Him, and say to
you the heart of this whole people
Will go out to God in that you may
be sparee." The President calmly
replied II know it, doctor. | be-
lieve in God, and trust myself in
his hands" These meetings will be
continued twice daily during the
Presidents critical condition.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-07-13

The members of KickenaPawling Tribe of
Red Men. No. 60, and Kiskiminetas Tribe,
No. &C. of Johnstown, will proceed TO Som
Qsset on Thursday, the 2lst inst, for the
purpose OF holding pic mic and reunion in
Hugus' grove half a mile distant from this
town. which is to be participated in by the
Berlin Tribe. A special train will leave
Johns.own at O'Clock in the morning OF
that day, and as the wives ana families oil
nearly ali the members will accompany
them, it is expected that over two hundred
will take part in the excursion. The fare
for the round trip viii be 81 45 for each pas
seneer. and the train will return about nine
o'clock in the evening. The exercises will
consist Of dancing, vocal and instrumental
music, ETC., and the Woodyale Band has
been engaged for the occasion. 1t is also
expected that lodge of Red Men will be
Organized in Somerset during tic day.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-07-13

Mr. W. W Knable, oftlis place, viii in
4 few days be appointed postal route agent
on the line Of the Somerset & Cambria Rail
road. This viii prove of great Importance
TO all persons who receive their mail mat
ter along The route as the mail facilities
have not been any Of the best for some
time past Mr.. Knable has been clerking
in the Register and Recorders Office for
number Of years past, and by his courteous
treatment Of all who have had business
to transact in that office, has made many
warm friends who viii be glad to hear of
his good fortune. lie has also been assist
ant to postmater Davis for some time back,
helping him to make up and distribute the
mail on busy days, and has thus familiar
lied himself with The business and abund-
antly qualified himself for the discharge Of
tie duties OF his new position.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-07-13

The most destructive thunder storm that
has visited these parts for years occurred
last Thursday afternoon. Considerable
danagc was done 10 houses and osibuild-
irgs, in the way Of lifting or roof, etc, at
different places but the greatest loss sus-
tanned was IN the destruction OF fruit trees
Several orchards north Of town were COM
pioiely demolished. every tree in them be-
ing uprooted Huge forest trees in great
numbers were blown down, and many Of
the country roads were blockaded by reason
OF large trees falling across them, which re-
q,lired considerable time and labor to re-
move.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-07-13
Gebharts, July s, 1881.

The Richmond negroes are greatly excited
over the series of disasters which have be-
fallen the nation and members of their own
race recently. These they attribute entirely
to the influence of the comet. For some
days past the darkies there have been great
ly exercised over the appearance of the COM
ct, and many Of them predicted that some
thing unusual would occur, which would
attract very general attention. Theseproph-
ecies and mutterings of the leaders caused
hundreds Of the more simple of the race to
seek comfort of religion, and religious re-
viyals in the churches of the colored people
in different parts Of the city have been large
ly attended for the week past. The attempt
treme illness of John Jasper, the colorcd
pastor Of Mount Zion Baptist Church here,
are all attributed to the direct influence of
the comet. The phenomina observed in
the sky night before last, when the whole
horizon for a few moments seemed to have
been lighted up by all the varied tints of
the rainbow, caused great deal of excite
nicnt among the race here, and thousands
of them left their houses and came out into
the street to witness the remarkable illu-
mination, pointing to it as another result of
the comet. and saying that 'the comet has
done bust" The philosophical among the
race declare that the bursting Of the comet
viii cause it To disseminate its parts all over
the globe, and that it was fast nearing the
earth. The disasters pointed TO, and the
remarkable phenomenon of Thursday night
have produced no little excitement among
the easily aroused Africans, who really seem
to believe that the.comct has separated, and
tina. it is rapidly descending TO the earth,
which il viii rapidly destroy by the fiery
overflow. The result Of these teachings has
caused many Of the darkies to seek the COM
forts of religion, and the membership of The
various eolored churches i'm the city has
been largely increased within the last week
or so.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-07-13

THE PENALTY.-In case Of the death of
the President the assassin can be tried for
murder, and upon conviction, executed.
Should he recover the assailant can only be
tried for assault with intent TO kill, the pen-
atty for which is prescribed in the follow
ing section of The Dh iFiot Of Columbia
Code:
SECTION 1,1Jo-Eyery person convicted
of manslaughtcr or of any assault with in
tent TO kill shall be sentenced 20 suffer inn
prisonment and labor for the first ofiense,
FOR period not less than two or more than
eight years, and for the second olIensc for a
period OF not less than six or more than
fifteen years.
This discovery has caused general COM
mcnt and the expression is universal that
an amendment should be made to the Fed
eral Constitution, making an assault upon
the President or Vice President of the Uni
ted States treason and punishable by DEATH
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-07-13

The Johns;own Tribune Of the 7th inst,
says Several capitalists from Cleveland,
Ohio, arrived in town this morning, and
took passage on the Johnstown Aceommo-
dation, 5. & c. Railroad, for Kring's station,
or what is best known as the Red Bridge, :"
in Conemaugh township, Somerset county,
a short distance south of the Cambria coun-
ty line There objec; Is said to be the max
ing of an examination of the 'Mishler
farm" in that vicinity, which was recently
purchased by the party through Mr.. Daniel
Hamilton, brother Of Judge Hamilton, of
this place, and ii is further rumored that
they viii shortly commence breaking ground
there for the erection OF manufacturing
works. The property contains about 30
acres, and IS underlaid with valuable min
cral.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-07-13

Major John Knablc. Captain w. II. San
ner and John Il. Scott, Esq, the judicial
conferees for thii county, left for Hyndman
On the 1911 train to-day, Tuesday, where
they are to meet like conferees from Bedford
county and proceed "a ballot for a candidate
for President Judge Of this district. With
the thermometer at % in the shade we pre-
diet their stay at Hyndman viii not be very
proiractcd.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-07-13
Not n Success.

EXECUTIVE MANSION, July s.
The apparatus devised by the at
tending physicians, to cool the at
mosphere Of the Presidents room,
has not worked as well as anticipa-
ted. The water ascends slowly and
imperfectly in the sheets of flannel,
and the result is only very slight
lowering of the temperature Of the
air. Experiments are being made
with various sorts of refrigerators
and ventilating apparatus, includ-
ing large fan worked by an electric
motor.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-07-13

Tho local ring" is generally that body of
reputable citizens who have been pl aced in
Office by The suifragcs of their fellow citi
zens. Tho ''Tfngs;crs" are usually men
whose intelligence and energy enable them
to win way to the front ranks of their par
ty. The anti-ringsters are mostly compos-
ed Of the solid minority party, Republican
or Democratic, rs the case may be, and that
small fraction OF the majority party who
are always wanting but never getting place.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-07-13

Following are the officers of the new G..
A. Il. Post in Meyersdale, Somerset Coun-
ty: Commander, ii. c. Mckinley; Senior
Vice Commander NJ. L. Adams; Junior
Vice Commander John H. Weimer; Quar-
ter-master, John H. Bisel Surgeon, W. c.
Hicks; Officer of the Day, J. A. Hcckert;
Adjuiant, NJ. Lewis Chaplain, DIR. W. c..
Burns; Officer Of the Guard, John HOWE.
The Post now numbers about forty mem
hcrs
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-07-13

An unusual phenomenon is reported from
that place which passed through strata of
shale forty feet in thickness, and afterward
through solid rock for the same distance.
At the junction of the two substances a
stream of air poufs into the opening which
is so cold that ice forms, and with such force
that light substances are blown out of the
well.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-07-13

a new Schedule went into effect on the
S. d C. r. r., Monday morning, under
which three passenger trains run daily be
tween Johnstown and lockwood. Trains
leave Johnstown at 1910 a. m. ; 1889 4. M;
and 5:l5 p. m, arrive ut Somerset, 12:io =.
M; 2:2Oi p. m, and 7:30 p. M. arrive at
Johnstown at s:25 a M. 400 2. M, and
1l:05 p. IN.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-07-13

We have received from the managers of
the Chalybeate Park Tfot;ing Association,
of Bedford, programme Of the races TO be
held on the 22nS and 25rd of July For
Fridays races the managers have positive
assurances Of the entry oftwelye trotters.
The first race is open to horses Of the 2.3s
class, purse $3.50, of which $50 goes TO the
first horse, S75 to the second and S2J to the
third. The second race is open to all horses
without record owned in Bedford county
For Saturday the first race is open to all
horses the 80 class purse Sl75 of which
500 goes TO first, so TO second and S2j to
third. The second is running race for n
n purse OF Sl25; So to first, $50 70 second
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-07-13

SHuoH's CArAERH REMEDY,-A marvel
Gus cure for Catarrh, Diphthcria, Canker
mouth and Head Ache. With each bottle
there is an ingenious nasal Injector for the
more successful treatment of these COM
plants without extra charge. Friee 80 cts.
Sold by Geo. W. Benford, Druggist, Som
erset, Pa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-07-13
The Presidents Life Insured.

President Garfield recently took
out a life insurance policy for s25,-
GOO. Six weeks ago Mr. l.. c. Hop
kins, the Western agent of a promi-
nent company, being in Washing
ton, took that amount on the life OF
the President. The President at first
thought be would have a $4,000
policy, but finally settled down on
half the amount.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-07-13

This is the season Of the festive fy lie
Is the same in all years. While be is not
very annoying in June he comes back 10
the same spot OR your face a second time in
July in August he conus the third Time,
bringing with him a sharper bill ; and in
September he returns with u mighty con-
course Of relatives with glue to their feet.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-07-13

SUFFERING WoMES.-There is but a very
small proportion of the women Of this ma
tion that do not suffer from some of the dis.
eases for which Kidney-Wort IS specific
When the bowels have become costiye,
headache torments, kidneys out of order, or
piles distress, take package and its won
derful tonic and rcnovating power viii cure
you and give you new life IPdtelmaa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-07-13
gaME TABLES.
SOMERSET a CAmERIAR.R

Commencing Monday, May 2ss 1851. trains on
the Somerset and Cambria Branch will run daily
except Sunday. Leave 10 swn 1919 a. M
liopyersyiiie lbs a. m. Sie 1i.si a. m.
Som eTset 1e:ii p M. arriving lockwood i.sl D.
IA. Leave lockwood E5e y. D.. arriving at ssein-
crset 235 p. m. Leave Somerset SEQ p m. arriy.
ing az lockwood s:4j p. m. Leave lockwood e:I5
p. IN. Somerset 6:55 =. IN. Stoyssown TIA y. M.
Hooyersvile s:o4 p. IL, arriyiag al Johnst0wn
q. is u. m.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-07-13

Mrs. General Meade and family are visit
ing in Gettysburg. The Corporal skelly
Post G. A. l.. Of that place marched to the
Springs Hotel ana paid their respects to the
widow Of the gallant commander. under
whom many Of them served. The soldiers
fred one round for each army corps Of the
army OF the Potomac engaged in the battle
of Gettysburg.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-07-13

Mr. Daniel T. Davis spent several days OF
last week in scraping Main Cross Street, and
freeing II from the filth and dust that had
accumulated Mr. Davis should be award
ed tl3c contract for cleaning the balance Of
ihe streets Of the borough in tie same way,
rs he understands how to dol and docs it
wei.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-07-13

Accidental Presidents have never been re-
gaFded with fayoF. General Arthur might
prove lac exception, but The people do not
want to rsm the risk OF trial of even so
good man as our Vice President. God
grant that Garfield may continue 20 govern
this good land Of our.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-07-13

Tie Reg. Hiram King will be installed as
pastor ol The Somerset Charge in st. Paul's
Reformed Church, Somerset, on Thursday
evening OF the present week, 5 O'Clock. Pre-
para;ory service viii be held at s O'Clock on
saturday evening and the Holy Corhmun-
ion viii be celebrated Sunday morning,
1870 o'clock.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-07-13

\ bee tree was cut down on the lands of
the l.ackawanna Iron and Coal Company n
few days ago, when nest of large black
snakes was found in the hollow OF the tree
below the bee combs. The bees and snakes
entered through the same hole, which was
located about thirty feet above the ground,
and the fact that the combs of the bees con-
tanned no honey, the supposition is that
their near ncighbors had dcyourcl the fruits
Of their tot rs fast as il was gathered
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-07-13
CXECUTOR's NOTICE.

Estate of Jonathan Fritz, late of Quemahoning
township, decd.
Letters testamentary on the above estate hav-
ing been granted TO the undersigned, notice Is
hereby given to those indebted to 1t 10 make imme
date payment, and those having claims against
1t, 10 preseat them duly authenticated for settle
ment, on Saturday, the 10th day of August, 1ssl,
at the late residence OF the deceased.
CATHARifE FRITZ
Iyl3 Executrix.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-07-13


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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-07-13

My Coon WoNAS-Why are You out oil
sorts. never able to tell folks that you are
well? Ten to one it's all caused in the first
place by habisual constipation, which no
doubt finally caused doransed kidneys and
liver. The sire cure for constipation is the
celebrated Kidncy-Wort i is also a SPECIFIC
remedy for all kidney and liver diseases.
Thousands are cured by it every month.
Try Il ONCE T5lcdo Blade.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-07-13

As an instance Of the triumph Of science
); may be noted that the estimated velocity
Of The comet as II is taking its departure
into the trackless realms of space, is some
hundred times greater than solid shot as
Il leaves the cannon's mouth. Inconceiva-
bly, difficult Of belief, but the fact remains
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-07-13

\ new Post Of G. 4. r., was organized at
Meycrsdale on the fourth. Several MEM
bers ofthc Emory FisherPost, of Johnstown.
assisted IN the organization. Eighteen cx-
veterans were initiated into the order, and
it is expected that the new Post viii be in a
aourishins condition ere long.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-07-13

Pretty shoes arc now all the rage in the
East. Black velvet slippers with silt che
nellie; red leather oriental slippers gold
embroidered black satin visiting gaiters, but
toning down the back; 'Scarabee' satin
gaitcrs with lattice work Of bands up the
front, and heaven and the sex only know
how many varieties Of bewildering 5otiines
which the terrible Talmage may denounce,
as he one did the stripped stockings, as i'm
moral.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-07-13

Neither llr Colborn or Mr.. Cessna, the as
p;ranis for the Republican nomination for
President Judge Of this Judicial District,
VIII be present n the nominating conven-
ton which meets al Hyndman to-day.
They are both ''in the hands of their
frienas." as Il wore.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-07-13
MARRIED.

GRAY -CUNNINGHAM-On July 4ih,
1881, at the residence of Mr.. A. q. Black, by
Rev. j. Il. Brown, Mr.. 4. VI. Gray, to Miss
Belle F. Cunningham, both of Somerset Co,
Pa.
SPEICHER-DURST-on July s, 1881,
by Josiah Ringer, Esq, Mr.. Cyrus Speieher
to Miss Martha 4. daughter Of Samuel
burst, of Garrett Co.. Nd.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-07-13

5. [. Trent, Esq, left on the mail train
Friday night to attend the annual COM
menccment Of the Indiana State Normal
School, at Indiana. Pa. He viii visit Pitts
burgh. Greensburg and other points before
bis return which viii be the latter part Of
.,,n r..asl-
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-07-13

CouSfy NonNALs.--rbe following is a Isl
of the Normal Schools of Somerset county
dates Of opening, and names of principals
Confluence, July IL, a. C. Holbert.
Somerset, July s5, r. Il. Sanncr and H. G
Mussciman
Berlin, July %, J. c Hannah and Frank
Fisher.
aieyelslaie, July 25, c. 3. Cook and.J. D.
Mccse.
New centreyille. July 25, Rev W ".
Deatrick, j.. Il. Deatnck and c. r. Weller.
stoystown, August l, J. III. Berkcy and
Ed Smith.
Salisbury, August /, Levi Licllliter.
Davidsyille, August 1, Charles Elrick.
Ursina, August l. ]. J. Miller.
Jenncr X Roads, August /, J. H. Geisel.
Tuition will be arranged by the principals
of the schools, and will vary with the
length of the term, and branches studied.
We desire to advance the cause of oduca-
ton in the county, and We thinl. that in no
way can this be accomplished more than by
earnest, faithful wori. in the Normal schools,
The principals are requested to teach with
a view of making their pupils efficient
workers in the public schools, showing by
precept and example that they are alive to
the dcmands.of the schools OF the county.
Ii is to be hoped that the schools Will re-
ceive the moral support, and liberal patron
age of the communities in which they are
held.
The Superintendent will visit each of the
schools and make such suggestions as shall
be for the good of the schools and for the
advancement of school work in the county.
j. C. WELLER,
County Superintendent.
Gebharts, July 5, 1881.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-07-13

The members Of the Methodist and Pres
byterian Sunday Schools picniced at Pine
Grove last Thursday. a very pleasant time
was had until about three o'clock in the af-
ternoon when the picnicers were compelled
to seek shelter from terrific rain storm,
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-07-13

ADVERTISED LErrEns.--Thc following adj
dressed letters in the Posioiiice, at Somer
set, viii be sent to the Dead Letter Office,
Washington, D. c., if not called for on or
hcf,,-o Inlv- ~ 1881.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-07-13

The President Slss. 4 viii live. aud We
tiIink be is aboai right.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-07-13

Sixty acres Of land located in i.ackawan-
ma county have been sold TO the Roaring
Brook Coal Company for $4,000.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-07-13

Mr.. Wm. r Johnson. of Washington, ID.
g., with his wife and family are visiting
their relatives in Somerset.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-07-13

Through Mail trains daily
Exposes trains daily except Sunday.
Accommodation trains and Fayette Express
daily except Sunday.
Ticket Offices, corner Filth Avenue and Wood
streets, and depot corner Grant and Water sts.,
Pittsburgh, Pa.
q. X. LORD, Gen. Passenger Agent.
L. NJ. COLE, General Ticket Agent.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-07-13

The Republican State convention will be
held this year ON the sth of September.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-07-13

Prof Burke Paterson, spent several days
OF last week in Somerset.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-07-13

last week was \ busy one for our farmers
and great was the quantity of nag made and
stored away.