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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-12-27

1t is not necessary to pick our words in
prospectus Of which journal appears in
another column. The Times has got to be a
sort of necessity with some people of thi,
community and it ought TO be with many
land, but there is really nothing like tn,
Times from Maine to California We have
persuaded ourselves at times that the reason
the people like il so much is that it is con.
stantly giving its readers juicy bites from
the sunny side of the journalistic peach.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-12-27

The following account of the shooting
md killing of Captain A. G. Mutt, cashier
of the State Treasury, by n. l.. Dukes.
Democratic member elect to the State Leg
i%slature, at Uniontown, Sunday a~fternoon,i is
taken from a Pittsburgh daily;
UNIoYrowN, December 2i.-Shortly before
ten O'Clock this morning, when people were
on the way TO church, the town was thrown
into a State of most intense excitement by
a report that Captain A. c. Mutt. cashier of
the Pennsylvania State Treasury, had been
shot and killed in his room in Jennings
Hotel BY n. L. Dukes, a well-known mem
Der of the Fayette county bar and member
elect of the State Legislature. The high So
cial and political standing of both men
gave such prominence to the affair that the
hotel was soon surrounded with excited
citizens. Captain Mutt had just returned
from Harrisburg to spend the holidays, and
left home with his nephew, Mr.. Brecken-
ride, stating that he had some business at
the hotel with Mr.. Dukes. On the way
there he stated that he had received some
infamous letters from Dukes and wanted o
nave an understanding with him. The two
men went to the hotel, and Mutt started up
to Dukes room. Breckenridge followed,
but stopped on the stairs to speak TO a friend.
While they were conversing a scuffling was
heard in the room and both ran up to sepa-
rate the combatants, who were found on
the floor, clinched in a terrible struggle.
Breckenridge and his friend succeeded in
parting them. when Dukes drew a revolver
and said: You came in here to whip me
and so ! shoot at the same time firing.
The ball took effect just below Nuts eve,
penetrating the brain and killing him in
stantly. Dukes then quietly walked down
stairs. where he was arrested. The affair
has created intense excitement, but what
was in the letters or the motive which led
to the murder is still a mystery.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-12-27

SOMERSET TOWNSHIP misunderstanding
IS. 1882, and was called to order by the
president at 2 O'Clock p. IN.
After attending to miscellaneous business,
the following topics were considered
/. Object of the Instituted. II. sehmuck-
er.
,. Methods Of Securing Regular Attend
ance-H. f. Barron.
3. Profanity on the school ground-H. W.
Bittner.
Adjourned to meet a. : p. IN.
EVENING SESSION.
Methods of Teaching Beginners to Read
J.. ID. Meyer
Queries.
?. Vocal Music in the Common Schools
J. z. Ferner.
Queries.
The discussion of the above topics wa,
| interesting. and was participated in by J. A
Berkey, j. C. Lichty. L. C.. Ferner, J. Gina.
gy, and others.
Miscellaneous business being attended to
the programme for next meeting was read
as follows:
/. Methods for Teaching Arithmetic
A. Berkey.
.. Methods for Preventing Whispering
C. II. SchmucRer.
3. Should books be used in recitation ?
II. +. Barron.
4. Teachers work outside of the school
room-J. +. Ferner.
5. Teachers on the play ground, II. L
Young.
G. Promotion of the teachers health
ID. Meyers,
On motion Of J, Gnagy Institute adjourn
ed 10 meet in the Shaulis school hous
January 8, 1888. at ! and : O'Clock p. m.
J.. L. FERSER, Secretary.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-12-27

Day and evening admiring throngs are
seen in the drug store of c.. n. BOYD max.
ing purchases for the holidays. The stock
on his counters is by far the finest evel
brought to Somerset, and cannot fail Il
please everyone. Presents from five cent.
to twenty dollars. All are urged to call and
see these goods, whether they wish to pur
chase or not.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-12-27

Due TO DIcKENs.-Edmund Yates says:
The American Christmas is purely due to
Charles Dickens. When he invented or
rather revived Christmas, the Americans
took up the matter warmly. The celebrs-
ton had long been made GU in the States
to be the festival of the winter solstice and
a purely pagan affair Dickens infused new
life into ii, and the Americans have taken
Christmas at bis estimate. Before that they
had only three festivals the Fourth ofJuiy
New Year and Thanksgiving. Christmas
became the fourth and is now very popular
among Americans, who delight in enter
tanning any Briton who may be among
them"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-12-27

A cantillation and treat took place in the
NJ. Z. Church on Christmas afternoon. The
opening address was delivered by DIR. lis
sue, followed with a prayer bv Rev. A. r.
Humhert. after which there was a number
songs, dialogues, and select readings. After
the cantillations were over the hearts OF
many were made glad by a sumptuous treat
consisting of cakes, candy, hot coffee, bat.
termilk, etc
CONFLUENCE, Dec. 26. 1882.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-12-27
Great Praise.

Albert Ct. Mann, of Cottage Home H., says
Il have been Frustrated for three or more year.
with kidney disease: at times l was not able Il
put on my boots; my wife has often pulled them
on Tor me. was not So bad as thar all the time
but l never knew what it was TO be without pain
In my back until L commenced using HUNTS
Rem EpY. Since l began TO take Hunts kemed,
1 have been free IRON all pain, and take pleasure
in saying that it is the best medicine that / evel
knew Tor kidney and liver diseases"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-12-27
A UDITOR'S NOTICE.
a. ,,.uuu., .....,

In the estate of Matthias Shsulis, deceased.
Somerset County, IS:
~~~~~ At an Orphans Court held at Som
erset In and for Somerset csunty on
SEAL the 10th day Of November, A. ID,
lss2. before the Honorable the
s Judges thereof.
In the matter of the estate of Matthias Shaulis.
deceased, on motion Of John II. Jul Esq, the
court appoint l.. q. Colborn, Esq, auditor 10 pass
upon a1l claims that may be presented In said es
tate. fix the widows dover. anc make distrtbu
zion of the funds in the hands of the a0ministra-
tors to and among these legally entitled thereto.
Nv the Court. A. A. STUTZMAN,
CLERK.
Bv virtue OF the above appointment the under
signed hereby gives notice that he will meet TO at
tend To the duties OF his appointment at the once
of ColbOrn h ColbOrn, in Somerset, Pa, on Tues
day, the ID day of January, 1883, when and where
ALI narties Interested can attend If they think
nroner l.. O. COLBORN.
4a.1a Auditor.
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JOHN HoRSER, Teacher.

Books. books, books The place to bu,
books is at a bookstore, and the only bool
store in Somerset county is operated by Chas
II. Fisher in Cook & Beerits' block. Somer
set, where NAV be bought books of every De
scription. Parents can get nice gift book,
for Christmas presents, teachers books for
their scholars, scholars books for theil
teachers, books for sweethearts, books fol
lovers, books for brothers, sisters, mothers
fathersl Books for everybody at Fisher,
Book Store.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-12-27

A saw mill belonging to George Cote, OF
Confluence, was blown into smithereens
from causes unknown last Tuesday. The
mill was located near Fort Hill station and
was in good running order at the time OF
the accident. Isaac Smith, of D~raketown,
was the only person injured. lie was badly
scalded and had some bones broken. Fear,
are entertained that one arm will nave to be
amputated near the elbow. The shock was
so violent that the engine, weighing about
$500 pounds, was carried some thirty-five
wards and the boiler was blown into small
pieces.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-12-27

go, P.rRoNs.-Between this and the
IL January all those indebted to the
CIR subscription, job work, adver-
will receive statements of their
wbieh they will please settle with
a.vs from that time. We have a
ANY accounts of long standing on
that must be settled on or before
- 1853. We hope those for whom
\. meant will attend to this matter
.r,lv without further notice.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-12-27

Boys hats and caps at % cents, mems hats
and caps at IS to 10 cents. Undershirts %
cents, less than cost price. Mems pants at
Is cents, boys at 80 cents. Don't fail to call
at Heffiey's before they are all sold.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-12-27

Five thousand Christmas presents from
N penny mp, at Mrs. A. L. UHL's.
b old established remedy, Downs e.
ixir. still more than holds its own in the
public estimation, despite sharp and active
competition. II is a home remedy" and
in this locality needs no words of praise from
us, 50 well and favorably known is it. 1t is
thes andard remedy for coughs colds and all
throat troubles, with great numbers of our
people, and their continued use and unso.
licited recommendation oft speaks volumes
in its favor-Burlington, VT, Free Press
January 2G. 1889.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-12-27

The sleighing was right good Christmas
day, and everything in the shape Of sled
or sleigh was called into use.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-12-27
TERMS :

One-third TO remain lien on the premises after
the payment of debts, the interest TO be paid tC
the widow annually during her life, and at hel
de 9TH the principal to the heirs Of deceased; one
third cash. and the balance In two equal annual
pay menis from date of sale with int rest; 10 pei
cent. 10 be paid when property Is knocked down
dover and payments to be secured by judgment
petes JOSIAH KELLER,
deco Administrator and Trustee.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-12-27

Our young legal friend. Fred w. Bieseck-
er. Esq, did himself and friends proud by
his admirable address, delivered before the
Institute Monday evening. The manner in
which he handled his subject, True Cul-
ture," showed that he had given it much
thought and study. The marked Mt
tention that his large audience gave him
from beginning TO end, was highly gratify-
ing His hearers were extremely liberal in
their applause, and of their fatrering and
congraiulatory remarks. He was most
heartily %appianded when he came forward
TO speak, and at the close of his address.
Mr.. Biesecker is a young man of pleas
ing address, blessed with a strong, full
voice, and considerable oratorical ability.
He Is deseFyedly one of the most popular
young men in the county, and one Of the
most eloquent speakers.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-12-27

A team of horses attached to sleigh be-
longing TO Mr.. 7. J. Picking, ran away Fri
day afternoon. They were left standing in
front of the Somerset House, when they
suddenly started off and ran towards the
railroad. When they got opposite the sta
ton one Of the horses fell and cut his leg
badly. The sleigh was slightly broken, but
the other horse was not injured.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-12-27

Tuesday was directors day at the insti-
tute. A large number OF school directors
were present from ali parts OF The coant
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-12-27

A public lecture will be delivered in the
Reformed church at lockwood on Friday
evening of this week, December 29th.) by
Rev. ]. ii. linn, Of New Centreville, on
the subject. Personal Recollections of
Prison Life in Libby, Belle Isle and Sails
bury" The lecture is said, by those who
have heard it, to be intensely interesting.
One or more choice pieces of music viii be
rendered by a%select choir. Doors open at
! O'Clock. Tickets 10 cents; children 10
cents. Enire proceeds for benevolent use.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-12-27

bank barn 4ox6o, spring house and other outbuild-
ings: there is a large ant thrifty good bearing
orchard of 40e trees Of 40 choice varieties on this
farm, two ~four-foot veins Of coal opened and ready
to work; also. a large vein of iron ore of good
quality. Ii is well supplied with never failing
stream of water, and is one of the most central
ly located farms In Jenner township. situate on
the Bedford and Greensburg turnpike. two miles
from Jenrertown. and having school house and
church within Is of n mile from dwelling house,
y mile 10 grist and saw mill.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-12-27

Squire Ab'rm Beam. who has been very IN
Tor several months past, and was thought to
be at the point ofdeath, attended the Christ.
mas celebration at the Casebeer church We
are glad our old friend is able to be about
again.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-12-27
DEGIsTER'S NOTICE

Notice is hereby given to all persons concerned
as leyaLees, creditors, OF otherwise, that the fol
lowing accounts have passed register, and that til.
same will be presented Tor confirmation and al
lowance at an Orphans Court ~ be neld at Som
erset, January 20 1888.
/. Fret and final account of Daniel A. eayer
administrator oi John j. Merley, deceased.
2. First and mail account OF Susan hiitie, exec
utrx Of airs. Susan Rifle, deceased.
3. First and tiDal account OF Frederick Grof
executor of Ann Maria Biesecker, deceased
REGIS KR's OFFICE, A. a. SrUiZMAN,
December - 1882. Register.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-12-27

Commissioner Shaiier is again doing daty
at the Commissioned ; Office. lie looks and
feels somewhat the worse for his late illness
but is daily improving.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-12-27

We had "a very pleasant call Tuesday
from u genial young friend Mr.. Cal Low
ry' OF Salisbury, who is here attending the
Institute.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-12-27

Messrs. James and Frank Postlethwai,e.
vino are now engaged in the printing bust.
ness an Connellsviiie, were home on Christ
mas.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-12-27

This is the season when the world is gay
est and gladdest-notthat external natures
smile l. brightest, but that the very air We
breathe is BEARING 10 us on its wings the
grand old Message that unto all the world
a child is born. Oh, wondrous Message,
that can SO enthrall the agel acknowledge
thy power. i salute thy source, for surely
good must have been begotten of good. A
strain that has preserved its purity through
eighteen centuries of time, and been the
glory and inspiration of humanity while
dynasties and generations have crumbled to
noihingness, asks more than Reasons
gauge of me. The bird sings in my hear
to-day. while cant and bigotry sink mute
away How poor and mean must that soul
be which cannot expand beyond the mar
row region of sectarianism when it know:
the earth-wide reach of this compassionate
Christmas message. ! pity all such souls
To them the season brings little grace,
fear, and if there be children waiting on
ther love with what anguish and disap
pointment must they see only the crue
! stone where they had asked for bread! I'm
/, happy is the child across whose Christmas
| sky rolls a cloud 50 ~dark.-Sigaor Mar.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-12-27

The sale OF Christmas Cards at the book
stores has been unpreceGentedly large, and
all over the country the mails are lreighted
with them.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-12-27

School teachers and school directors are
nov eudeavoring 10 become more familiar
with the school Law.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-12-27

Messrs. Walter o. n Daniel Trent. who
are engaged in the tobacco business in Pitts
ourgh, are paying a visit to their former
home.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-12-27

The Somerset County Teachers Institute
convened ia the court room at , p. IA. Mon
day, with one bundled teachers present. j.
NJ. Berkey was selected TO act A. Vice Pres
idont, ia. VIII, Secretary, J. A. Berkey,
Assistant Secretary, w 5. Livengood, Query
Manager, A. c. Holberi, 6. NJ. Baker, and
J. L. Ferner, Executive Commute. At the
close of the morning session Tuesday, the
roll contained the names of over one hun
bred and fifty teachers. The sessions so fan
have been ola very interesting character,
and haye been largely attended by teachers
and their friends. The lecture by DIR. VIII
It's Wednesday evening, and by Col. san
ford the evening following, will be the feat
ur,s OF the week. The reserved seat tickets
Tor "Wednesday evening are on sale, and are
being sold rapidly.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-12-27

Just as We go to press we learn Of the
death OF irwin J. Heliey; which occurred
at his residence on Main street, about three
O'Clock this, Tuesday afternoon.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-12-27

Heifley sells mems heavy over and dress
coats to close at $3.50 worth s. 90. Must be
sold.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-12-27

The sale Of the rea. estate Of Jacob :.
Bittuer, deceased, has been continued 10 the
LIST OF January. 1883.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-12-27

Messrs. Russell Uhl and Ed. Brubaker.
two Somerset boys in the employ of the
Cambria Iron Company, at Johmstown. are
al home spending their holiday week.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-12-27

We WANT IoU.-Each year newspapers
are becoming more and more local in their
nature, and the one which is the most sue
cessfui in gathering the new while it is
fresh and presenting il to its readers in an
acceptable manner is duly accorded the
highest place in the estimation of the peo-
pie. To this aim the HERALD has been la
boring of late years, N though it is to-day
considered the best local paper printed in
the county, 1t shall be our purpose during
the coming year TO extend our lines, CLEAN
more carefully the local news field, and re-
cord more of the happenings of the county,
weekly. than we have been able to do in the
past. We will endeayor by all the means
and agencies at our command TO make the
local columns of this paper n OF its main
features, evincing To all that 1t Is a live,
fearless, ~wide-awake, local paper. To assist
in accomplishing these ends We want a re-
sponsible, reliable and regular correspond
ent in every township, who will take pains
in sending the news, free from puffs, person
al p~rejudices. or of an advertising faint,
weekly. lin a condensed form to our office,
We mean by a regular correspondent, one
that will be prompt in writing when there
is anything to note, and when there is not
send nothing. We haven't room for sensa-
tionalism, attempts at fine writing" am
piiication for the purpose OF consuming
space what We desire is the general news
of \ our section, given To us in as few words
as possible.
Persons who are DESTROYS of acting in the
capacity of Il correspondent will please drop
Us a card or call at TINS Office. and We will
make known what is required, give them
our system and terms, which will doubtless
be satisfactory TO all. Bear in MN we
want a person in every township IN the
county. aud those who write will receive
prompt attention
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-12-27

The days are now about as short as they
are going 10 get.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-12-27
NOW is YOUR TIME
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And the Best Inland Daily at Reduced
Rates.

II"OT people are always on the
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To work for as righI in their own loo allies. An!
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The business will pay more than ten tines OrIl-
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You can devote your whole lime TO the work, or
only your spare moments. Full ami
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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-12-27

Mr.. Chas. O. Scull, First Assistant Passen-
ger and Ticket Agent Of the Pennsylvania
Company, with headquarters at Pittsburgh,
and Mr.. win A. Kimmel. an employe OF
the same company, We're home TO eat their
Christmas turkey.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-12-27

The following named scholars were in
attendance every day Austin Snyder, Rus
sci Smith, Michael Smith. George Woy, Lu-
ther Woy, Harry Deitz, GeoIge Reitz, Will
son Shaver, Wilson Cupp, Harry Cupp,
George cupp, Robert Hunter, Huldah
Smith, Sally Shaver, Luly Pugh, Amanda
Beighly. Emma Barron, Maggie Reitz. Wis.,
its.by patrons, Is.
G.. M. DIcKEy, Teacher.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-12-27

Mr.. FeIg. c. Parker, of Johnstown, is in
Somerset spending the holidays.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-12-27

Mr.. john p. Knable. OF Pittsburgh, is 1
home spending his Christmas vacation.
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w. FRANK GAUL.


Strayed 'or stolen from the mountain range en-
Laurel Hill. twenty-one en- sheep, having a piece
OF half penny oft of { g underside OF the right
ear. and q small t with tar on each hip and on
each side. On some the tar marks are entirely
rubbed off. Any person dropping me a card to
Ligonier z. o., giving Information whore all or
part OF them can be found, Will confer a favor anu
be paid for their trouble. / will pay SIS for the
conviction Of any person OF stealing my sheep
from the range or chasing them with hounds.
decl33t JOHN TALLMAN.
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SALE.

BY virtue OF certain writs Of Vend. Ex.. Fl Fa.,
AL. Fl. Fa. AL. Fl Fa. Post Vend. Ex., and
Lev. Fa.. issued cut OF the Court Of Common
Pleas of Somerset county. Pa, and to me direct
ed, there will be exposed to public sale at the
Court House, In Somerset, Pa. on
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-12-27

OUR CoUSTY's HIsToRY.-We are pleased
TO learn that Messrs. Waterman, Watkins
x Co, are receiving most cordial sup
port from u best citizens for the proposed
history of our county. 1t is always the in
teiligent, reading, progressive people who
support all enterprises that partake of a
pubic nature. and this is one in which
every resident of the county is interested in
assisting 10 a successful completion, for
aside from its great historic interest, and the
~perpetuating OF the memories of residents of
this county, il will benefit us financially by
properly representing our vast undevelop-
ed resources, which the railroads nov make
available, and tend to induce capitalists to
pour. their wealth into our county. The
publishers will have to be almost unani-
mously supported, or they will not be guar
anteed in the immense outlay represented
in collecting the history, writing and pub
fishing it in such fine style as they propose,
which will only do just credit TO our county.
As a representative OF the firm calls on US
individually, let us receive him cordially
and give them the necessary encouragement
for it certainly will not reflect credit upon US
To have this most laudable enterprise fail.