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Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1881-05-18
Reeds Git EdSc Tonic cures Dyspepsia

r We wrrr glad to hear Judge Richardson
say this week that he was dctt ruined to
pui stop In the piacilrr nf carry ny
concealed weapons, nr go To the utmus,
extent Of the law il hi, effort To do So. II
people will carry arms with them wherever
fa~y So, they should he tltng to pas for
ihr prvIlrg"-nud pay hrayily too. Laws
~" enacted fur The goo! of ,ocirty, the
protection of persons and property. and
shall hr ohrvcd aud respected, aud il n
n,tH Is not disposed io rcudrr such obrdt-
rncc willingly be sbonld br compclrd 10
do 40.
The above from tn "Rjchland Beacon
expresses the sentiment ct ali those who
desire To see the law enforced and the
ahontinahle practice uf carrying concealed
Weapons stopped. If the J.dee would
enforce the penalties Of the law in such
cases, We might hope To see this habit, at
least to great extent, abandoned.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1881-05-18

The Saturday Review makes the follow
ing fair and iudicions comments on the
political, commercial aud agricultural
status of this country:
1t is the peculiar facility of the United
States that American citizens can afford 10
occupy themselves with controversies
which may be- decided either way without
serious political disadvantage. The conn
try enjoys Hnhnunlcd and growing pos.
r"rify, and one Secretary Of the Treasury
after another j. cnahicd 10 announce large
and rapid reductions of the national debit .
Almost exempt from domestic anNictics
the United States are also happy in the
foreign relations. There i indeed. always
a diplomatic >Tuahhic with England or
with Canada. aud the Secretary of state
has IN" opportunity If indulsing in patri-
u,ic protest, and threats. lint it j. highly
Improbable that for an indefinite time
America Nhould he engaged in any scriou-
I"hT'i' iut htPuDllc i perhaps Already
the strongest of political communities. ard
ia population and resources are constant
ly increasing. The government of the
country is perhaps not theoretically per.
feet, hHt the rr-nIts are, on the whole.
satisfactory. 1t is / proof Of the excellence
of a machine that It eau h- regulated aud
superintendent without the exercise Of
extraordinary skill
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1881-05-18

Henry Ward B-,chcr announced from
the Plymouth Church pulpit his helicfthst
baptism was nou.csscntial ordinance of
the church. II was pleasant enough aud
useful enough. bnt il n man died trusting
in Christ it made no difference whether he
had been spriuklcd OF immersed or both or
neither.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1881-05-18

We hear great complaint about
the Irish potato crop. The present opin-
ION Of most people is that the crop will be
very near failure. We hear ct hut few
persons who have Yet had potatoes on their
tables
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1881-05-18

Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic prevents mals-
ria.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1881-05-18

ing his shattered health at 81. Nartiusyiile.
The railroad from New Orleans TO Baton
Rouge will be completed during the prs.
cut summer.
Srn J. r. Browpfed's notice Of lost
mule Any information Of this mule will
be suitably rewarded.
Mr.. j. o. Kuighton, eight miles seatL
west from Homer, has corn for sale. See
his notice under head of new ads,
A law has been passed in Switzerland
forbidiipg boys under fifteen years Of age
TO smoke either in the streets or at home.
The decline in the price of cotton has
been sore calamity to many Of our tncr,
chants. Unless n great change takes place
soon. we doubt il all viii weather the
storm.
A bill has passed both houses nf the
Indiana Legislature, comforting the right Of
suffrage at all elections npon women, and
now only need the signature of Governor
Porter to become law.
A considerable number of the citizens of
Homer have pettioDed the Board of
Selcctmcn to pass au ordinance forbidding
the owners of hogs to permit them to run
at large in the corporation.
Rev. i. 4, Parker will preach the com
menccmct sermon ut Minden Female Col |
lege on June l2th. aud Prof. W. /. Eager,
of Mississippi, Will deliver the address to
the Graduating class on the 10Th of June.
We hear great complaint about
the Irish potato crop. The present opfn-
ION Of most people is that the crop will be
very near a failure. We hear OF but few |
persons who have yet had POTATOES ON their (
tables
pr. Tanner the man who fnstrh forty |
DAYS has tanned temperance lecturer for n
livelihood. and is making a tour of the /
State of New York. His fasting qualities /
may serve him Il good purpose TT his new ,
avocaton.
Post Master .t;rncral James rs unsarthing !
some sinking frauds that Nrre perpctratrd /
IN the Post ptfire Department Of the Ma !
tion during the pi"n- trisp "fthr ri"r- .
Hayes Mr. James is now making it pretty /
warm for the scaHndrel Brady.
4, II. ...l La nttb .sr ~, Lac ,kt
Vienna that the prohibition Of the sale of
sprituous liquors in their town has caused
it to improve wonderfully. Whether that
be the cansc or not, ii seems to be trur
that the village isYerY prosperous jnst at
this time.
The Richland Beacon proposes to quit
using ready prints, and nrgrs all the breth-
reu of the press to do likewise. That is n
step in the right direction, bro. Beacon.
Now. let all tive papers, that are using
ready prints. I'VE don't have any in ours
go and do likewise.
There is quite "A iluttrr IN W ashineton
Society Circles, caused by the rnmor that
Secretary Lincoln has declared hi. inten-
tion to relieve and send to their regiments
such officers Of the army n have enjoyed
soft bilcts Of detached duty in aud aboat
Washington for several years.
Henry Ward B-,chcr announced from
the Plymouth Church pulpit his helicfthst
baptism Was n non.csscntial ordinance of
the church. Ii was pleasant enough and
useful enough. but il n man died trusting
in Christ it made no difference whether he
had been spriukled OF immersed or both or
neither.
The weather for the last week has been
quito favorable to the farmers. We hear
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1881-05-18

days has tantet temperance lecturer for a
livelihood. and is making tour of the
State Of New York. His fasting qualities
INA! serve him Il good purpose III his new
avOcatlon.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1881-05-18

There is quite a luttrr IN Washington
Society Circles, caused by the rnmor that
Secretary Lincoln has declared his inten-
tion to relieve and send to their regiments
such officers of the army n have enjoyed
soft billcts Of detached duty in aud aboHt
Washington for several wears
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-08-31


New YoRs, August 29.-s;eu cral
Grant reniained at The Fifth ave-
nne Hotel last night aid vas closet
cd long time With l2x-senator
Conkling. He said this afternoon
that the interview bad no political
Significance. Speaking o.. the
Presidents ease he saidhe had form
ed no plans to 20 to Washington in
any contingency. and added ''f
would willingly "a Dow arat any
time, but ! could do not mg. Ilc
was very gave when alluding to
the President and his voice was
tremuious with emotion.
Vice President Arthur remains at
his residence in Lexington avenue.
and rigidly refuses 10 see any one
except intimate personal friends.
He IS in direct and constant tele-
graphic communication with the
White House, butup q 29 fis
afternoon had received no summons
to Washington, and even then ex-
pressed his faith that tie President
world recover.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-08-31
4 storm on the North Carolina Coast.

WASHINGTON, August 25.-Since
the hour of regular observation this
-morning a very high southeast swell
has been reported all along the
North Carolina coast. At Hatteras
the signal service observer states
the sea has risen TO an enormous
height since sunrise this morning,
and is now breaking over the bar
and running across the beach. It's
direction is from the southeast.
The wind changed from northeast
to east at ! A. NJ. and then to
southeast and is now northeast
again at 10 A. ", wind velocity
over twenty-eight miles northwest.
Heavy cumulo stratus of clouds can
be seen above the horizon from
east south. Cautionary signals
have been ordered to be displayed
along the North Carolina coast from
Cape Henry to Smithville in antici-
patton of u hurricane east of North
Carolina, and probably moving to
the northwestward.
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EsrxA. Aucust y. Issl

! UEsTSA, August y. lSsi.
ID. HERALD We were informed shor;
! time since by man who gets an occasional
Z complimentary copy Of the Meycrsdale
4 Commercial that, the Middleereek man,
"Mccauber,- IS on the war-patlr again,
looking Cor the scalp OF any seribbler who
dares to write for the HERALD from this re-
gion.
/ "McCauber' persits in calling Us ma
/ ligner Of the Meyersdale Commercial; " he
forgets that he called the HERALD a little
pop gun organ although it has been an
authority Of 30 years standing.
z VIII "McCauber'' site one instance when
Mae was eyer sIniligner OF the C0asnaer-
=. ciaf'' +? We didn't even hint that any local
paper was ever kept in the Republican
ranks during certain campaign with the
paltry sum Of $500. Perhaps this little
amount Of filthy lucre would partly recon-
DC use for the printers ink expended upon
the "Greenville school house burners"
"Wiikins McCauber" declines the honor
of being a descendant OF Dickens hero in
David Copperfield' We agree with him
on that point exactly if he, this Middle
creek man, was descendan; Of the myth
cal .W nkins' he is certainly not a success
according to the law OF progression.
When we gave Webster's description Of
wilkins McCauber'' we did not mean to
quarrel with the Middecreek man about
lis heavy appetite or any other OF his pet
passions. We can't help what Webster
saws, nor does it matter to US if this modern
"McCauher'' feels himself competent 20 par
take of free lunch, gotten up according to
the receipt of the Prophet Daniel-for the
dragon made of ;histics and pitch.
We don't care If ''McCauber's" appetite isl
equal to that of Esaw's whom coming home
from long hunt, feeling as thought his
stomach was cutting his throat, and trading
his birthrigtt-in his fathers farn-to his
brother Jacob for something to eat. We
would even allow the MiddIecreek man TO.
indulge in sly glass Of FLETCHER whisky
if he thinks his system requires IT,
lf the Aliddlecreek man wishes TO take
issue with any of the gentlemen referred to
in his epistles why don't he particliarize and
not be so promiscuous in his accusations
Doubtless those gentlemen would devote a
few minutes to lns benefit, if he calls their
attention to the matter. Had we the same
assurance possessed by this "McCauber, we
might with some propriety accuse him of
beirg the once famous Ike Marvel of the
Desocrqf, who figured so extensively as a
maligner of his neighbors while he was
reading the Arabian Knights on a salary
from the Ursina school board.
This Middlecreek man must be the Irish
mans hero, who was "moity ready with
the pen, bu. moity azy with the pick and
shovel and he reminds me ofthe Dutehman
hunting stray pig said he to his boy:
William you 90 ON dc oder side of de creek,
| pleeve dot dang hog ish on both sides of
dis creek" So IS ''McCal ,er1 on both sides
of the creek. Can il be Middiecreek?
Mr. Wilkins MeCauber, if you feel ike
ordering pistols and coffee for two, please
and would prefer mine as ice tea.
Mac
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MARRIED.

ULLARY-HoFELT.-on june IS, 1ss1
BY George Barclay, Esq, Mr. Christian D
tllary to Mrs. Elizabeth lIofelt, both o
Westmorcland county
f-HAUGHER, On June ~, 1881,
at New Centreyille, Pa, by Rev. John \.
Unruh. Mr.. Sames C. sibel 70 Miss Saman-
tina J. Haueher, both of Stahlstown. West
moreiand county.
LAPE-UMBARGER.- R.-on August llth,
1881, near Greats Church, Shade township,
by Rev. John y Unruh. Mr. Austin /.
Lape 20 Miss Lizzie Umbargcr, both of Shade
township.
PEARSON WILLIAMSON. --on Au-
gust Il, 1881, at Buckstown, Pa, by Rev J.
y. Cnruh, Mr. samuel P Pearson, of Wash
ingtou, D. C., 10 Miss Mary G. Williamson.
eldest daughter Of chas Williamson. Esq,
Of Buckstown
-sHEETZ the resi-
deuce Of the BRIDES parents, Berlin, Pa, on
August II, 1881, by Elder II. K. Holsinger
Mr.. Wm. rhenincy and Miss Anna Belle
shee;z, both ofsomerset county, Pa.
WEYAND-F0RNEY.-At the retidence
of the brides parents, Berlin, Pa en- July
2sth, 1881, by Elder II. Il. Holsinger, 1ir.
Henry Weyand and Miss Araminia Forney,
both Of Somerset county, Pa.
CRAMER -HErZER.-At the residence
Of the brides parents, on May p, 1ssi, by
Rev. y. b. Christner, Mr. benjamin i. cra-
mer 10 Regina c. Hetzer, both Of Somerset
county, Pa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-08-31

"AstOla, according 10 ihe official scIed-
ule. i the name of small station on The
line of the Somerset & Cambria Railroad.
II is situated some eight or ten miles south
of Johnstown, in the vicinity of the famous
"Ashtola" Mills whence its name was de-
rived. Since the new road was put in OPP
Grafton there has been considerable discus
sion as to the proper way TO spell the name
of this station, some argning that the old
form, as applied to the mills, is correct, and
Others maintaining that the new way is
right, because ''the railroad company ought
to know" We happen TO be informed
concerning the history OF AsiI.ola, which is
spelled with an III" More than twenty
years ago, the great timber trae; up therc
was bought by eastern speculators, chief
among whom was Colonel VIM. Schail, of
Norrisiown. Soon after the purchase was
made, the owners and their families visited
the tract-Miss Lucy Schall, new the wife
of Herman L. Baer, Esq, of Somerset, being
of the party. A name being wanted for the
projected settlement Miss Schall suggested
that it be called "Ashtown,T in honor Of
great ash tree that spread its branches near
the site Of the present mills The idea was
liked. and was adopted, but subsequently, the
name was changed to ''Ashtola,' as being
more euphonious. The Till property, after
passing through yarious Lands. was recent
ly purchased 10y Mr.. Tho, as Wentz, Of Nor
risiown, and several other gentlemen, and
bids fair TO regain its old-tirne industrial i'm
portance- --Toknac,rR Tribune
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The deiacins of silver coins by punching
is,slc. in ihem IS quite common. II is be-
lieved there is q syndicate soncwheFcin fhc
Unien engaged III this business. They tase
the coins in perfect condition, punch out a
small portion aud then pass them Their
profit is in thr silver realized from tie
punching. 10 such On extent is this abuse
pr..cticcd in some localities that he banks
have adopted measures to check it by estab-
fishing rates Of discount for dcfaecd coins
The Treasury Department viii adsisc the
,nbljc Is Fefuse me clipped coin whenever
offered, as tic mos ciiectnal means Of isui-
ting Il stop tn this species ii vandalism. Any
person may rcfnse 10 take coin with a hole
punched in il, on The ground that It's yaIue
was not what il was when issnedand stamp
ell by the Government.
John Zimmerman, son of Jacob Ziin-
merriam Of Quemahoning township, this
county, met with Il terrible death at
AIcKeesport, pa. he, viii, gang Of men,
lofs siaysfown on Monday iast, The 22d uli.,
t. worl. on the railroad Just rs they were
going 70 dinner furious COW att.scSed one
of the men and got him into ditch. Young
Zimmerman endeavorcd 10 rescue lie man,
and whilst crossing the track his foot slip.
ped aud he fell across the same IN engine
coming along befora be w;ls aide 10 get up
took one Of his leg ot and ty SOME means
he vas caught hy lhe switch rppc which
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\ serious Rioi at Chester, Ia,

RICHMOND, VA, August 24.-In-
telligence has been received here of
. a severe riot in Chesterfield county,
and Judge Gregory has sent a petit
ton to Governor Holiday, calling
for volunteer military. The troub-
les began on Saturday evening, when
one hundred and twenty-five hands
employed by the Bright Hope Rail
road Company went to Chester with
the intention Of breaking up festi
val held there by colored Odd Fell
lows. The rioters attempted to
seize the money box, when the
Odd Fellows resisted. and 4 terri
bic scene occurred. Men, women
and children were mixed up and
trampled upon. One OF the ring
leaders of the rioters neared the
money box. when Tom West, a
muscular odd Fellow, seized car
wing knife from a meat table and
ran a-muck among the rioters,
slashing rightand left. Hecut eight
ofthem-four fatally This compelled
them to retire for the time. The
rioters later attempted TO take pos
session of the village, and entered
the house of Captain James Snead,
Jr, who, by the display Of firearms,
kept them out. They then entered
Porter's store. and here another des-
perate fight ensued. At daybreak
the mob left the place, but gave no
tice that they meant TO clean out the
town. White and colored citizens
held meeting Monday, and asked
for the appointment Of special po-
lice. To-day Judge Gregory asked
the Governor for aid from the vol
unteer military. They apprehend
another attack Saturday night.
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DIED.

PILE.-On June s, 1851, near Barron's
Church. Ms. Mary 4. Pile aged 20 years,
! month
DULL July Q. isSl Mrs. Christiena
Dull. aged s5years 10 months, p days.
PILE.-On August 1881, near Pine
Church, Ali-s SUsatraa--f'Ec5 weei = years
3months. Il days.
MILLER. William r. sliIier departed
this life in Quenahoning township, this
county, on Augus; 7th. 1881. aged $ years,
3 months. , days.
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, Miss Lizzie keaney, Young lady living
near Salisbury, Westmoreland county, three
years ago became afflicted with cancer of
the stomach Three weeks ago the passage
leading to her stomach was closed up, since
which time she has been unable 10 swallow
anything. and she is slowly starving to
death Al times she suffers untold agonies
from spasms 0: pain, which Leave her in q
state OF great prostration. She takes great
eesl ai morphia, eight grains being admin
istered at dose, combined with large doses
Of hydrate of chlcral. She IS perfectly cog
infant of her condition, and Is resigned TO
her fate. Her death is momen,arily ex-
pected.
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Powder IfiIi Explosion in Maine.

PORTLAND, Me-. August 26.-One
of the buildings of the powder man
ufactory Of Watson, Burrill & Co..
of Warren, Ne, containing nearly
ton of fine sporting powder, was
demolished by an explosion about
noon Thursday, which blew in the
ends of the packing house and of
two other buildings. The latter
were also filed with powder, which,
however, did not explode Samuel
Mank, of Warren, who was at work
in the building, was blown nearly
400 feet, and instantly killed. Loss
from Sc. 600 to $4,000.
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When six-loilar-a-week clerk straddles
his nose with pair of eyeglasses, spends a
weeks salary for diamond pin and goes
into ihe country to astonish the natives, he
: doubtless surprised to find that he is not
se much Of curiosity as hand-organ
monkey in a calico overcoat.
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Il j. said thai new schedule viii go into
effect on the :. & C. Railroad next week,
when double run" will be put on. At
present the conductor, engineer and train
men are required 10 be on duty sixteen
hours per day, and a run of lS0 miles, not
including shifting, Is made each day.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-08-31

TnE KEY TO HEALTn.-IIave ron found
the key to perfect health and strength tits
Kidney-Wort. the only remedy that over
comes at once the inaction Of the kidneys
and bowels. Ii puriiies the blood by cleans
ing the system OF foul hurnors and by Civ
ing strength to the liver. kidneys and bow
els to perform their regular functions. See
displayed advertisement.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-08-31

"Fence-board advertisements observed
practical farmer, are well enough rs
landscape adornment. but if you are desir-
ous Of purchasing an article il Is easier and
more convenient 10 look through the col
uninS af newspaper to see who has it for
Sahe shan il j. To hook up a team and drive
around the country reading fences.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-08-31

We notice by the Commercial Gd-etie, of
the 9th inst, that James Barbour. son of
Mr. Joseph Barbour, met with quite a sad
accident last evening. He was employed
at Mills & Bros job printing establishment,
and while engaged in feeding paper cutter
worked by steam, inadvertently put both
hands under the knife. His LEFT hand was
completely severed at the wrist, and all the
fingers Of the right hand were cut off at the
second joint. lie was removed to his home
No. u Avery street, Allegheny. Mr.. Bar
bour will be remembered as the gentlemanly
young man who for the past two months,
had been spending his vacation in Somer-
set He has the sympathy of large circle
of friends.
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Mr. ]. J. Iieking met with slight acci-
dent while coming in from the "l,ush, -
sunday afternoon, which resulted in the
breaking Of an axle of the ''breeeh loader"
After laying off for few hours for repairs
It was again loaded to the muzzle and re-
sumei is trips 10 and from the grove.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-08-31

Ii the Congress of the United States does
not pay President Garfield's doctor bills, the
people of the country will. Multitudes,
North and South. would consider tia favor
20 do so He Is not alone the patient of
half dozen eminent surgeons at Washing
toa he i the peoples patient. and they
will foot the bills.
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The Bash meeting held in Ferners grove,
a short distance north OF Somerset, was very
largely attended, particularly on Saturday
and sunday evenings. Carriages were run
by our liyerymen to and from the grove.
The meeting passed off pleasantly and we
hope proiitably.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-08-31

TIE NEXT FAIr.-All persons interest d
in the Somerset County Agricultural Soe'.c-
" will take notice that the next Fair Will
be held October ; 6, :, 1881. The premium
list will be published next week. Falmers,
Mechanics and Stockmen are especially re-
quested to give us all the aid they possibly
can. \ premium Of $50 viii be given to
the best band in the county. All the Brass
Bands in the county are expected to be
present and give rs their assistance. For
further information see premium list or ad-
dress the Secretary II Somerset, Pa.
J. il. FRITz,
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.t5.on. A. J. IIilcmm.
'r.,he,,y. John Bradisam.
5.r psoueh. n. p Raymen.
n..,he-,galicy. 4. j. knepper
,ssal,. John siai'.
ascnce W : Mountain
a.i.s Geo. Lowry.
..n,ale. :. " Housed.
r.,on. l.tai Hnupr.
Gown : ". Cover
r Benjamin Enos.
,,- Iacal : lieall.
- Turkcyfoot, Samuel Mindcr
,.-.-.lale. y. I. Potter.
,riue.reek. Josiah Pile
,rf,,-i. Z. II. Werner
". Baltimore, John George.
va csutiryille, NJ. p. Shafer.
y,.,hamuton. Amos W. Bowman.
p,;nf Peter Hoffman.
,-,,ahoniue. -. Zimmerman.
.r.bury ". II. Boucher.
.j,lc u. a. Brubaker.
n.-..i Borough, VIM. r. Frease
..aer,c.. J. J. Bowman.
..-s-.e. North. John J. Darr.
.r,aampton, J. c. Critchieid.
.,oycreek. ;. g. Baltzer.
.,r,,own. Charles W. Pugh.
..umit. g. +. Gisbeu.
.....r Turkevf0oi. 4. NJ cramcr.
..na. Wln. shaw.
Uer~bure. J. g. iiner.
I,rN e. SCoTI, t'ro. ". IiLE-
secretary. Chairman.