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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-04-26


PorAro CULTCRg-I have no doubt but
that many of your readers would be bene-
fitted by an occasional article in your paper
on some subject connected with farming.
This would be especially acceptable to
the young farmers of the county, and
some older ones. also, who have not had as
much experience as some Of their neighbors.
In the hope of prompting some Of our more
experienced farmers TO tell US how they
have reached the best results in the various
branches of their occupation, l write this
article. 1t is not my own experience that
wish to give, but that of another. Last
year was known throughout our county to
be an unusually bad year for potatoes.
About the time for raising potatoes last fall
1 passed through Buckstown, in Shade
township, and my attention was called to a
small patch of potatoes raised by Rev. ]. b.
Shoup. which gave promise of very large
yield. Some time later ! saw Mr.. Shoup
and inquired as to the amount of ground
and also the quantity of potatoes raised, as
well Us the method of cultivation. The
ground cultivated was thirty-four square
rods, and the product was forty-seven BUSH
els, little more than 22l bushels to the
acre. The ground was cold, damp clay
soil, that had been used for truck" patch
for many years. 1t was plowed early and
reasonably well, and Immediately after
blowing was covered with years product
of manure from one horse and one COW. II
was planted from the sth 10 the 9th of May,
in hills thirty inches apart. The fnrrows
were not over two inches deep. The pota-
toes were closely cut, and two pieces put in
a hill. The manure was then drawn to-
geiher over the potatoes, and the hill was
covered over with ground about three inches |
above the level. In about half the space |
the scrapings from the hen roost and pig pen |
were used a. a top dressing. This was ap- |
piled Immediately to the hills. The seed |
used was all varieties, and the potatoes were |
all unusually large for the year. As soon as
the plants appeared above ground hoeing |
was commenced and continued once a week |
until they were hoed FIVE times. They were |
plowed twice; frs: time with double-shoy !
el plow, shallow. second time single shovel, |
deep. c. /
Jenner Y Roads, April II. lss2.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-04-26

Sol Uhl wishes to inform the public that
he has in stock larger and more complete
stock of boots and shoes than ever before.
These goods were purchased when the mar
ket was low, and will be sold at prices that
viii astonish the Jews Call and see him
before purchasing elsewhere. No. 4 Nam
moth Block,
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-04-26

For square deal Try the new firm Of
Old Reliables, Frease & Kooser successors to
Casebeer g. Co. Mr.. Frease has just reached
home from the east with large stock of
Dry Goods. Carpets. Notions, Hardware,
Groceries, and everything KEEP, in a general
store, which have been bought since the re-
cent decline in prices. Their stock of Prints,
Ginghams. and other Dress Goods is the
handsomes. and brightest We. exhibited in
this town. and their stock of Groceries are
fresh from headquarters.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-04-26

From the number OF complaints we hear
from our townsmen, there must be great
deal of petty thieving going on in and about
Somerset. Almost every day for the past
month we have heard of a cellar, smoke
house, or stable being visited and something
of more or less value having been stolen.
The best remedy for such scamps is a double
barrel shot gun heavily loaded.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-04-26

Lizzie Slylor. young girl OF about sew
enteen years of aye, employed as tones
tic in the family Of F. J. Kooser, Esq. died
from the effects of scarlet fever on Friday
morning. She had the disease in its most
malignant form, and was only sick for
short time. Fortunately none of Mr.. Koos-
er's family have as yet taken the disease.
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oxRrrs Irrxs-Cool weather

LIsToSBgRG ITEMs.--Cool weather.
Very little moving has been done here
this spring.
The farmers are busily engaged in sowing
oats. Oats that were sown three weeks ago
have not vet gerninated.
We are glad to state that Mr.. Marshall
Wilhelm. who has been seriously i'll for q
few weeks, is rapidly conyalescing, and will
soon be able to be about again.
Messrs. Bruce and Wallace Mitchell, of
Illinois, formerly of this place, were here
visiting friends during the winter. They
returned to Illinois few days ago, where
they will engage in farming. They are well
pleased with the West, and viii probably
try the Pacific coast next.
Mr.. Lloyd Mcmillan, who has been teach
ing school in Maryland, has returned to his
home He gives Maryland a good "send-
off,"
Prof. W. F. Frederick, of this place, is
now engaged in teaching music in Conflu-
ence and Uusina. Mr.. Frederick has been
tedclihS hhdSic ia ILLS couhty ioi the iast
three years with good success. He is a
young man of rare musical talent, and will
doubtless win distinction in his profession.
The men who have been boring for oil
have quit work on account of disputes aris-
ing between the edrillers and their employers.
1t is hoped that they will soon resume work
again.
EayrEr
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-04-26
CHERIFF'S SALE.

S1Ehlfr . DALE.
Br virtue Of certain writs Of vend. Ex., and Fl.
Fa., issued out OF the Court Of Common Pleas of
Somerset County, Pa. and to me directed, there
will be exposed to public GALE, at the Court House,
In Somerset, Pa, on
WEDNESDAY, April 26. 1882.
at O'Clock. p m all the right title interest and
claim OF the defendant, Ishmael BAR Of 10 and to
the following real estate, situate In Allegheny
twp. Somerset county Pa adjoining lands OF Wm
Dfs civ, William Kelly. Henry Baer and others,
r,ntaining lo0 acres more or less, above i've
cleared and hAvlng thereon erected a log dwelling
house
Taken in execution at the suit Of Hannah Hut.
eel use Of Hannah Baer.
ALSO
All the right fisir. int rsst and claim Of the de
endant, Joseph rressler. Of in and TO the follow
ing real estate situate in Brothcrsvailey Twp i,
somerset TO-. Pa, cssntainsnx &C es more or less
With t~estory DIV. lin. house thereon er.e'ed,
holder, Harriet Judy and others, with the splur-
tenances
Taken in execution as the property of Joseph
Tressler, at the suit OF shank and Walker.
An the right title. interest and claim OF the de
fendant John J. Schell, OF, In and 10 the follow
No. The undiviied one-nfth part Of a certain
piece or parcel of land situate in Shade Twp.
Somerset county. Pa. warranted in the name os
Samuel Withereli. containing $50 acres, more or
kcfs with tuc bpputtcba1coc-
No The undivided eue-nfth part Of n certain
piece or parcel Of land situate rs Aforesaid.
ranfed in the name of Samoel Anderson. contain
ing $50 acres, more or less, with the appurtenan-
ces.
NO. . The undivided one nth par. of a certain
piece or parcel Of land situate as aforesaid. war.
ranted in the name OF VIM. Oliver. containing SO
acres more or less, with the appurtenances.
No. .. The undivided one fith part of a certain
tract or parcel Of land. Fl uated as Aforesaid.
ranted In the name Of ~iEin Perry, eontai ing 3S2
acres more or less with the appurtenances
No s. t,ne-nalf nf a square Of ground, situated
In Somerset borough Somerset couaty. Pa. con
tairiny x fan and perches. Is undesi as
follows, BY East str ct on the west, Ssuth street
on the south. By alley on the east and Patriot
street on the north. with two-story brick dwell
ling house. stable and other outbuiidings thereon
erected. with the appurtenance.
Taken in execution at the suit Of T. j. Norgar.,
use Of Robert SteckmaD-
NoTicE--All persons purchasing \. the above
sale will please take notice that part of the pur
chase money-to be male known AZ the time OF
sale-will be required as soon as the property Is
knocked down, otherwise IL sill be again exposed
10 sale at the risk of the first purchaser. The
residue Of the purchase money must be paid on or
before Thurxday of the first week Of April Court,
the time fixed Ly the Court for securing the ae-
knowledxment Of deeds, and no deed will be
knowiedged until the purchase money Is paid In
full JOHN J. SPANGLER,
SBERrYr's OyFicE, sheriff.
April ID 1889
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-04-26

On Thursday. April 20, iss2, at the resi-
dence nf the brides parents, near Somerset,
Mr. NJ. J. 2ritts. Esq, was married to Miss
emony WAS performed by Elder Woolery. OF
the Disciples church, in the presence of i'm
mediate friends. The HERALD extends its
hearty congratulations, with the wish that
their welded lot may be a happy one
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-04-26

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HAS y 'fontaSe oi ,Zp ieet- Iae coinlany,
besides nve hundred oyens IN the ConneIs-
Vile region have put up one hundred and
twenty ovens here and maks ,be;r own cot.
Here thew pse rho pel,;.n or.,, mil, H.
fnnnaI IT,
in the bee- hive ovens which aro ,,,;ya-,oii,
nSed in The ec,nn.,.r;,r. -. -
:, - >o'''s''.' iesiol' anu = push
Gu ou' Win steam battering ram, instead
The company v have thirteen blast furnaces
two OF them producing eight hundred tons
each of pig week. Dessemer plaut with
Two six and-a-half ton conyerters. and two
open hearth Pernot furnaces. with a capaci-
" OF thirty-six tons each day. The Be,se- |
iner steel is principally rolled into rails
that from the pernot furnaces ooes 10 tho
Gautier steel works TO be made into spripys
wire and the finer articles. They have mir.
ty.iiye miles of railway. emoloyinp Ten |
large engines and ten I;rtIe vest noct Of en-.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-04-26

New, Coon AND CHEAr.-New Hosiery,
new Gloves, new Ribbons, new Trimmings,
new Parasols, new Summer Shawls, new
Corsets, new Ties, new Hats and Bonne:s,
new Skirts, new Wraps, new Goods Of al
most a thousand kinds a; very low prices at
Mrs. A. +. Uhl's.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-04-26

Mr.. David welfer sberger, of lockwood
has a large hotel in course of construction
Immediately opposite the depot at that
place. A good hotel, convenient to the de-
pot, has long been needed at that point, and
Mr.. W. has decided to supply that want.
The reputation that he has acquired as an
eating-house keeper is sufficient guarantee
that the hotel will be kept in first-class
sfvle
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-04-26

The Auditor General has sent 10 mercan-
tile appraisers the following, relative to as
sessing butchers: IF a butcher sells meat
in store or business place apart and sepa-
rate from his slaughter house, he is a dealer
in merchandise. and should be assessed as a
retailer, and taxed according TO his sales v
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-04-26
SouERssT Couxrr BANK,

Persons in need of good, strong, durable
soles, must needs 60 to the Mammoth Boot
and Shoe store of Sol Uhl to by them. He
has the largest stock of boots and Shoes in
the county, and sells them at prices far be-
low competition If you don't believe it call
and see him, at No. 4 Mammoth Block.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-04-26

There has been considerable rivalry in
the boot and shoe business in Somerset
county for some time past. but il is now an
indispuiable fac; that Sol Uhl lead the van
in that line. He has the largest and finest
stock of both foreign and homemade boots
hundreds of pairs where Others sell single
pair. Gail and see him before purchasing
elsewhere.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-04-26

Mrs. NJ. Z. Shrock has just received a
large assortment of spring and summer
Millinery Goods. First-class trimIners have
been engaged for the season. Goods sold at
bottom prices. Call and examine the hand
some stock before purchasing elsewhere
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-04-26

A veteran matchmaker at Tourvy, Switz
erland claims 10 have invented process
by which watches will run for years with
cut winding up. A sealed box containing
two watches inirusted TO the municipal au-
thorities on the 18Th of January, 1879. has
just been opened, and the watches were
found to be going.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-04-26
Mrs. A. L. UHL.

SrEcIAL MESTIoS.-During recent visit
to Johnstown, We dropped in to see Curt. G..
Campbell, the popular Main street druggist,
and found him courteous and obliging
gentleman. Mr. Campbelrs store is at 264
Main street. and his line of Drugs, Medi-
cines. Dye Stufs, Perfumes, and Toilet Ar
ticles is large and complete. He keeps no
old, stale stock, but everything fresh and re-
liable. We would advise our readers to call
on him when in Johnstown; and our farmer
friends and physicians viii find it to their
advantage TO consult him on any thing in
his line before purchasing elsewhere.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-04-26

Associate Judge Collins held separate
court on Monday afternoon in the library
room for the purpose Of trying a writ of
de lunatico inq,firendo in the case OF syives-
ter Ripple, of New Baltimore borough. The
irry found that Ripple was lunatic, and
John NJ. Topper was appointed commits
sioner to take charge of his person and es-
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-04-26

SPRING oPESfSc.-I have just returned
from New York and Philadelphia, where
have purchased the largest stock of ladies,
misses. and children's BonLets and Hats
ever brought to Somerset. Also, a large
stock of the newest styles of Dress Trim
mings, Gloves, Stockings, Summer Shswls
Wraps, Lace Curtains, Laces, Ties, Corsets,
Fancy Goods, Parasols. Fans. and the larg
will sell at lower prices than can be found
elsewhere.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-04-26

General Latta is issuing 1000 rounds OF
50 calibre cartridges TO each of the military
companies in the State, to be used only in
case of emergencies. Ammunition will be
furnished for target practice to a reasonable
extent upon requisitions- TheState author
,ities are no doubt determined not to be
csught mapping again. as they were in 1877.
when the labor riots occurred. Possibly
they are alarmed by the newspaper talk of
miners strikes"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-04-26
Jenuer X Roads, April IL. lss2.

The following sketch OF Johustown and
the operations OF the Cambria Iron compa-
ny. condensed from the correspondence of
George II. Welshons, OF the Pittsburgh Dis
patch, will be of interest TO our readers
Johns;own is noisy day and night, with
the fire and smoke and roar OF crude orc
being roasted and boiled and hammered and
squeezed into useful shapes OF iron and
steel. II is chiefly composed of the Cambria
Iron works, and nine-tenths of the popula-
ton are directly or indirectly in the employ
OF that corporation. II lies in fiat bottom
ed gully, cut in the lower coal measures by
the waters of the Conemaugh and Stony
creeks.-When the Cambria Iron Works
were started the town had a population of
two thousand. and is growing rapidly.
Young and strong, il has thrown aside such
impediments as coats and over CLEANLINESS,
and wrestles bare armed and shaggy chest
ed with the strength of these frowning hills,
making the rugged heart of the rough noun
tan county throb and glow with hundred
fires. The hills near by have been pierced
through and through with pick, and have
yielded up their strength in coal and ore.
They stand with the gaping mouths of the
mines. the uncovered wounds upon their
sides. like h ollow shell OF
BIe PrNr BUG
that the fierce ants have sucked sap.ess and
dry. Aside from the convenience of iron
ore, it was the large beds Of coal, so readily
accessible. that caused the building OF the
immense iron works here. Five seams OF
good coal aggreyating nineteen feet in thick
ness lie in the hills and are easily worked
by drills The vein from which the bulk
of the coal is now being taken is known To-
cally as the cement seam." the middle one
of the five, three feet thick. y has been
penetrated in Yoders hill distance of a
mile aud quarter. Forty feet above is the
Limestone sezm," thirty inches, and eighty
feet above that of the 'lemon vein." four
feet thick.
In former time this was the head Of an
actual navigation, the end Of the western
division of the Pennsylvania Canal. where
it hooked on 10 the old Portage railrcad
The big reservoir which fed the long ditch
with water has been filed up with cinders
from the Elii!, and the bed Of the canal fur
nishes track for one Of the numerous short
lines OF railway constructed by the Cambria
Iron Company The principal works
Of the Cambria Iron Company extend
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-04-26

According to the report of the Pennsvl-
vania Bureau of Statistics, there were mined
in the State last year in round numbers l5,-
200, 900 tons of bituminous coal and q, CO., :
600 of anthracite, the former valued at Sl4,-
SOC, 900, and the latter at 81, Ass, 900.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-04-26

The reserved seat tickets for the Jean Wal
lace concert. which takes place in the court
house tonight, Tuesday are being taken
up very rapidly, and the prospects are that
Miss Wallace will be greeted by an immense
audience upon her second appearance in
Somerset
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-04-26

y Grand Rapids dog ran up church
aisle during service. upset the contribution
box. ran down the other aisle, went up into
the gallery, looked over the railing, lost his
balance. and with yelp fell into the con-
grpgation below.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-04-26

DIR. b. A Fichtne-, assisted BY Drs Noun
tain and Kuhlman, operated on the 18th
inst. on the person Of Nrs. Charles Hum
berson, of Addison township. for cancer.
The cancer was OF two years standing. and
had become very painful, and the entire
breast had to be removed. The operation
was critical one, but was successfully per
formed.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-04-26

Think of il Mems full stock. half 6ou-
bic sole stoga Shoes at IS cents pair; men $
fine buttoned or lace shoes at Sl.31; ladies'
fine kid button or lace shoes at 80 cents a
pair; carpet slippers at 81 cents; infants
button shoes at 81 cents; best sole leather at
"a cents per pound. The largest. cheapest.
and best selection OF shoes in the county
jus; received at Paul G.. Nowag's cheapstore,
Berlin Pa
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-04-26

A clear complexion can be had by every
lady who will use Psrkers Ginger Tonic.
Regulating the internal organs and purify
ing the blood it quickly removes pimples
and gives healthy bloom to the cheek.
Read about it in another column.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-04-26

It is good idea when climbing fence to
poke the gun through first. 1t is often dis
astrous to pull il through muzzle foremost
If any one of hundred who have done
this were alive, he would emphasize the in
juction.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-04-26


The Pullman Palace Car Company has re-
Gently placed upon the Pennsylvania rail-
road hunting car, especially constructed
for the uses of hunismen desirous of reach
ing their destination without suffering the
Inconvenience incident to such excursions.
The car. which resembles an ordinary bag
gage car in outward appearances, it fitted up
with conyeniences for dogs, baggage and
other sporting paraphernalia, while por-
ton has been par,itioned off for sleeping
apartments. cooking and other hon,elike
comforts for the hunters. The kennels set
apart for the dogs are arranged in tiers
around the sides Of the car, aud they are
built with view of giving the best possible
attention to the occupants.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-04-26

Maj. A. NJ. Brown, of Piitsburg. the candi-
date of Western Pennsylvania Republicans
for the nomination for Supreme Judge, Is
in Somerset this week taking part in the IL
bel suit against the Pittsburgh Cbmmneioi.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-04-26

ANNUAL MEErrNe.-The following low
rate from the several points have been nam
ed by the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad to the
Annual Meeting of the German Baptist
church, to be held at Milford Junction, Ind,
on the line of-the B. & o. +. r., on June
next: Johnstown, sl3 90; Somerset, sl4 SC;
Berlin, SIS 10; Meyersdale, SIS 05. Tickets
will be on sale May 10th to May 3oth, in
elusive. good TO return until June 18th, in
elusive. Everything will be done that can
for the comfort and accommodation of pas
sengers Write or call on f. f. Patton, pas
senger agent, Somerset. Pa, for maps, time
tables, or any information.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-04-26

At 4 Ieeting of the stockholders of the
hew street railway in Johnstown last week,
Office ,were elected, and the capital was in
cree cd from twenty-four thousand dollars
10 iorty thousand dollars. A charter has
been applied for.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-04-26

'Lutz" PETER was arrested Thursday and
lodged in Jail on charge of larcency. 1t
appears that Peifer found the package of
money advertised in the HERALD a few
weeks since as having been lost by the mail
carrier between here and Bakersville, and
appropriated the same to his own use. At
the time et his arrest he had seventyfive
dollars of the money. having spent the bal
ance while on grand spree.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-04-26

If men build for orthemselves nice and COM
Portable houses and good barns, why should
they not also make for themselves good
roads9 The very best of pike roads would
not cost the people more than they pay for
other comforts and luxuries.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-04-26

HEApeuARrERs FOR MAtKEREL FIsH-We
have in stock, direct from the Atlantic
coast, car load xxx Shore No. = MacRer-
ell, all full weight packages, consisting OF
Barrels. 200 lbs Halves, 100 lbs; Quarters,
SO lbs. and Kits Is lbs, exclusive OF pack
ages. salt and brine Now is the time to
bay them at fair prices for cash, or IN ex-
change for country produce.
Respectfully,
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A DMINIsTRATOR's NOTICE.

Estate Of Silas G. Keim, late Of Salisbury Boz,
Somerset Co., decd.
Letters Of administration On the above estate
having been granted TO the undersigned by the
proper authority, notice Is hereby given 10 those
ind ebted to the said estate TO make immediate
payment. and those having claims or demands
against 1t TO present them duly authenticated for
settlement on Monday, the 18th day Of May. 1852,
sf the late residence of the deceasesi.
HOWARD H. KEIIM, N. GEORGE KEIM,
apr Administra;ors-
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-04-26

Never swear to thing on hearsay; never
make charge against your fellow man un-
less you can substantiate it; never cry
public evil down, while at the same time
the same private evil is lurking in your own
cellar. It's all the worse foryou, too, ifyou
profess TO be christian.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-04-26

4 l,e;rified fish, perfect in form, and near
ly five feet in length, and several petrified
snakes were recently taken out by the min
ers in the mill coal bank at Marion. this
county. They were found fifty feet beneath
the surface and several hundred yards from
the entrance Indiana Progress.