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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-12-20

The SourH PESS.-Last week mention
was made in these columns about an agree
men, entered into by Pr esident Gowen, of
the Philadelphia & Reading railroad, and
Mr.. VIM. H. Vanderbilt. Further details
are given in the following Philadelphia
dispatch. under date OF lltb inst:
The directors of the Philadelphia & Read
ing railroad have approved the traffic agree
ment with the Coal and Iron Company,
Pittsburgh. McKeesport * I~oughiogheny,
Pittsburgh 4 Enc. Lake Shore & Michigan
southern and south Pennsylvania COmpan-
ies. A mortgage of ~sa0,eOo,ONo is to be ere
ased 10 build the South Pennsylvania. each
company named agreeing to set apart ~ per
cent. of the gross earnings accommodating
from new business to meet the interest on
the mortgage.
In the Pittsburgh Dispatch Of "Wednesday
there i published an interview with Presi-
dent De~vereaGx, of the Cleveland, Columbus
Cincinnati and Indianapolis railroad, ia re-
gard to the proposition 10 guarantee the IN
terest on these s20,coo,o0 OF bonds TO De Is
sued for the construction Of the South Penn
s~vlyania road. We condense rs follows
IL will make the paper of the South
. Pennsylvania good and the first mortgage
Nonds will be placed Immediately. The
'compsny ~willbegin work night away. Every
thing is in readiness. The road must be
completed IN eighteen months or two years.
n, viii be an ex ension of the Philadelphia
h Reading To- Chicago INC the Northwest.
\ will connect with the Pittsburgh & Lake
,H,r;e on the Southside. The Lake Enc con-
meets with tine Lake Shore and Michigan
! southern and that will give the Philadelphia
snd Reading, which starts in New York. as
much right 10 trade and prominence as any
ytrunk line in the country
What kind of a future do you picture for
the new trunk liner
Everybody knows that there is room and
business enough in Pennsylvania for two
railroads. The line will be constructed with
a view TO rapid transit for both passengers
and freight. TIT Reading. the lake Erie
and the Lake Shore are already famous 10
callv for these qualities, which are virtues
in a railroad If the South Pennsylvania
can be made equally as good Is the three
mentioned, and il ought to be for sso.ooo.0o
/ the line oonld be made the fastest in the
United States
How soon will his agreement be signed
BY the Pittsburgh and Lake Erie and the
Lake Shore. and hov long viii il take TO
place the $50 .0Oo.o00 first mortgage bonds"
"it is being dcne now. A very few days
will be required to settle the business, zs the
( entire plan has been perfectly mafured-'
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-12-20

AK AGREEABLE SuRPRIsK.-0n the evening
of the 9th of December, while William H.
Miller and family were pleasantly seated
around the tireside, they were very agreea-
bly, serenaded by Horner's Union Cornet
Band. This being the 'Squire's birthday,
of it. After playing several tunes in front
ofthe house they were invited in to partake
of an elegant supper, which had been pre-
pared by the 'Squire's good wife. This
band Is in its infancy, but under the able
instruction of Prot. kautz, of Jennerville,
it promises to be the best band in the county.
AN EYEWITNESS.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-12-20

of Somerset county is hereby called to meet
in the Court House at . o'clock p. m. on
"Wednesday of Teachers institute week, 70
effect a county organization auxiliary tothe
State Constitutional Amendment Associa-
thy with the contemplated prohibition, by
constitutional amendment, Of the manufac-
ture and sale of intoxicating liquors as a
beverage, are earnestly urged to be in at
tendance at the formation of a county asso-
citation, the work of whose executive COM
mittee will be prompt organization of dis
trict associations over the entire county.
By order of the
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-12-20

That old established remedy. Downs FL
ixir. still more than holds its own in the
public estimation, despite sharp and active
competition. 1t is a home remedy, and
in this locality needs no words O fpraise from
US. so 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 Isl
licited recommendation oft speaks volumes
in its favor.-Burlington. Vt, Free Press,
January 26, 1889.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-12-20

Ii is not necessary to pick our words in
mentioning the Philadelphia Times. the
prospectus OF which journal appears in
another column. The Timer has got 10 be a
sort of necessity with some people Of this
more. Ii has many imilators all over the
land, but there is really nothing like The
Tunes from Maine To California We have
persuaded ourselves at times that the reason
the people like il 50 much is hat it is CON-
stantly giving its readers juicy bites from
the sunny lid of the journalistic peach.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-12-20

Day and evening admiring thrOngs are
seen in the drug store Of c. y. Boyd max
ing purchases for the holidays. The stock
on his counters is by far the finest ever
brought TO Somer,et, and cannot fail to
please everyone Presents from five cents
to twenty dollars. All are urged to call and
see these goods, whether they wish 10 pur-
chase or not.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-12-20

Report of the Petersburg graded school for
the month ending December s, 1852:
VI. +.
Whole No. in attendance dur. mont IL Is
Average attendance during month III 10
Per cent of attendance during month 20 IS
Those who attended every day of the month
are Il. L. Mitchell, William sbirer, Grant
Goff, +. Shirer, w. Jeffries, o. Wicklow,
Charles Shirer, NJ. L. Wright, NJ. l.. Dean
Mary Rishebarger, f. L. ColborD, Carrie
Hartzell, yenie Bird, Emma Roberts, NJ L.
Ross and Laura Wright.
HuEMAN Teacher.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-12-20

After reading Nos. to 4, you are prepared
tor something more. Gehhart's best -four,
manufactured under the new process, is
destined to drive all other brands off the
market unless something turns up very o .
to stop the cyclone. We control the sale oi
this -four for Somerset county. and besides
our retail trade of one hundred barrels a
month. We are jobbing to dealers in Meyers
dale, Stoystown, Shanksville and Friedens-
burg. and the way is open for at least one
dealer in every town in the county. Whom
shall we hear from first? Don't all speak at
once.
Cook & BEERITs.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-12-20
MARRIED.

RINGLER-KIMMEL--At the Lutheran
parsonage, December 10, lss2, by Rev. ].
W. ~Poffinberger, W. H. Ringler TO Jennie
E Kimmel, both of ~Stonycreek, Somerset
county Pa.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Con.ruity
Parsonage, December 7, lss2. by Rev. +. ;.
Robinson. Mr.. William Queer OF New Alex
andria, Pa, and Miss Catharine Bolinger, of
Congruiiy, Pa
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-12-20
Hear what one member Of the Pro-
fession testif1es regarding the
scientific preparation of q brother
mamhaR.


Mr.. Dawley has been In the drug business In
the city Of Providence twenty-five years as clerk
and proprietor In good standing, and know
whereof he sfirms. ED.
MIR. d. says: .Eor many years 1 have suffered,
in Intensely at times, with what is generally called
rheumatism. When first attacked / was contin.
ed TO my bed and could not walk a step. / could
not bear the weight Of the bed clothes. 50 excru.
ciating was the agony / endured. 1 always NO
ticed that before these attacks came on my kid.
neys were affected; before there would be any
pain In my limbs or any swelling OF joints or
limbs, the color of the secretions from tue kidneys
would be very dark and the Odor strong and ie-
verish. The last attack was very severe about hve
years ago, and l was confined to the house sew
cral weeks, and was unable TO attend 10 business
in three months. During the time l was confined
at heme, and the time Of my convalescence l en-
ployed four of the best doctors that l could OBJ
tain, but none OF them gave me permanent relief,
for they did not go to work at The cause Of the
trouble. Having been acquainted with The pro-
prietor OF Hunts Remedy for a long time l
was induced by him TO give 1t a trial, hoping that
IL might reach the seat Of the disease; and after
taking one bottle 1 found myself very much i'm
proved, and after taking the second 1 was feeling
better than / had sfter any previous attacks.
During many months previous to Ia king the REM
edy, my hands and fingers would be much swol
len ana stitf every morning; my left side In the
region of stomach and spleen was very lame and
sensitive; at times / would be taken with severe
cramps over the spleen, and be obliged to apply
mustard or cayenne for temporary relief; l was
very nervous nights, and could not sleep; i was
Obliged TO be very particular in my diet, and my
physical system was sadly demoralzed. Since 1
have taken Hunts Remedy systematically all
these things have changed; i have no swollen
hands or limbs, no pains or cramps in the side,
can eat all kinds of food, sleep soundly and get
thoroughly rested, and my kidneys are active and
perform their functions promptly, thus taking out
of the system all the poisonous seeretions which
the whole system where the kidneys
do not act efficiently. Ny friends, what Hunts
Remedy has done for me It will do for all of you.
/ believe 1t to be the only sure cure for all dis
eases of the kidneys, liver and urinary organs.
Respectfully, +. X. DAWLEY,
i4 Broad Street"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-12-20

Elegant Holiday presents Elegant pres
ents for the Holidays at Chas. II. Fishers
Bookstore, consisting in part Of Bibles.
Hymn Books, Testaments. photograph and
autograph albums, box papers. purses,
writing desks. games, a large and elegant
selection of of books, beautiful toy books fol
the little ones, and elegant volumes of po-
etrv for the older ones.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-12-20
Holiday furniture at Wayne Il BerkebiIe's
LOCAL NO. 3.

LOCAL NC. 3.
Taking for granted that everybody has
read Nos. | and = to be found in local
columns of this paper, it is our object now
TO call attention to the fact that we whole
sale largely in -four, sugar, coffee, syrups,
carbon oil, salt, soaps, tobacco, cigars, pea
ers, ETC., most of which We offer at prices not
higher than city quotations, local freight
added. Bear this in mind, brother dealers,
and when in need of goods above named
give us a call. and We will try and make it
financially beneficial TO both you and US.
CoooK & BEERITs.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-12-20


School teachers, and all other persons who
visit Somerse; during the Holidays. are re-
s~Pectfully invited to call at the Mammoth
Grocery. on Main Cross street, near the
Court House, and If. after taking a birds
eye view of the immense line of goods in
stock and learning prices. you are convinced
that We are headquarters in the county for
anything and everything in our line OF trade
you may need from a stick Of candy to a
bag of pea nuts, a car load of Gebhar's
Flour. or even a ton of tobacco, then. as a
matter of interest to yourselves, your sweet
hearts. your wives and children, and other
peoples children. we ask that you invest in
and take home with you such articles as
will make ali happy. heaIthful, merry and
cheerful.
Respectfully,
Cook 4 RFrRfrS
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-12-20

" The following in regard 20 the sale oftn>
famous Bedford Springs property Is taken
from a Bedford exchange OF last week;
Bedford Springs, Pennsylvania famous
summer rrsort. Is about to change hands
The deed has been signed by all the Ander-
, son heirs aad Is now deposited here with
the Law firm Of Russell 4 Longenecker. 1t
: made 10 George W. Muliin, of Philadelf
mia. and Is TO be lifted on the 18th Of next
March apon the grantee dePositiDg two
thirds Of the purchase money and a mort
gage for the remaining third with the bank
ine house of Hartley & Bowers. in this
place. The price i s35,co, and the mort
cage Is 70 be given 10 secure ME. Anderson's
dover in the property. The deed conveys
the various springs and buildings and about
100 acres Of land. Mr.. Muilin is organizing
a company with q capital stock of $4,000,
divided into twenty shares. each share 20 be
SIS 600. one-half the capital will be used
in payment for the property and the bal
ance will be employed in erecting new
buildings and improving the grounds. Ii
IS rum0red that among the stockholders
viii be such well known capitalists Is Judge
Leisenring, Of Manch Chanch; William III.
vanderbilt's son and son-iB-law, and the
sons Of the late Asa Packer. Negotiations
are now pending for a transfer of a CONTROL
ing interest to the South Pennsylvania r.
r. Company. and il is believed that the
u company will take such an interest"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-12-20

oYsTsKs-Weex expect to receive at least 50
gallons and a large lot of half cans of oys-
tiers during the holidays, Don't fail to give
rs a call if you want fresh goods. Remem-
Der the place, basement of Cook & Beerits.
W. Fl. PLATT.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-12-20

Books, books, books The place to buy
books is al q bookstore, and the only book
store in Somerset county is operated by Chas-
H. Fisher in Cook & Beerits' block. Somer-
set, where may be bought books OF everv de-
scription. Parents can get nice gift books
for Christmas presents, teachers r~oks for
their scholars, scholars books DOR their
teachers. books for sweefhesrss, books for
lovers. books foi brothers. sisters. mothers.
fathersl Books for everybody az Fishers
Book Store.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-12-20

DESTRUCTIVE FIRE.-On the evening Of Del
cember Is. lSs2 Mr.. Henry Hecker's house,
with its entire contents, was consumed by
fire. The fire originated in the garnet and
before il was discovered the entire building
Was In flames and the family, consisting Of
seven small children barely escaped with
their lives. The cold was 50 intense that
before assistance could be rendered the
children almost persisted. The children are
all small, their ages ranging from 9 months
to u years. They saved nothing whatever.
am are nov thrown on the charity If the
public Tor protection. 4 solicitation and
plea for them j. made 10 tho good people Of
our town for aid No money is asked, but
clothing. shoes and bedding is badly needed
for the children and mother in this their
hour OF sore distress. All donations can be-
left at the store OF Fresse & koo~er, Sumer-
set. and the thanks aEd prayer of suffer
ing mother and homeless children y return
ed. Let all give half-worn clothing for
bows and girls. VIII not sone OF the ladies
of our town take this in hand, and provide a
Christmas Tor the homeless
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-12-20

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 IS cents. Don't fail to call
at Heffiey's before they are all sold.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-12-20

Mr. Jacob J. Younkin, OF Lower Turkey
foot township, for twenty-five years a sub
scriber To the HERALD, called To renew bis
subscription Monday. Mr.. Younkin is in
the seventy-fifth year of his age, is hale and
hearty, and has scarcely q gray hair on his
head
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-12-20
TERMS

Onethird to remain alien on the premises after
the payment Of debts, the interest to be paid TO
the widow anuuallF during her life, and at her
De 18th the principal TO the heirs of deceased; one
third cash. and the balance in two equal annual
pa yments frum cate of sale with int rest; 10 per
cent. TO be paid when property is knocked down;
do~er and payments to he secured b. Jude ment
neses JOSIAH KELLER,
dec21 Administrator and trustee.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-12-20
4 December 20 1857
p.,noxs.-Between this and the

,y PArRoSs.-Between this and the
L. January all those indebted to the
for subscription, job work, adver-
4 g. will receive statements of their
which they will please settle with
Inv days from that time. We have a
many accounts of long standing ON
that must be settled on or before
AIRY / 1888. We hope those for whom
meant will attend to this matter
,,,lv without further notice.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-12-20

MiLfOkD STATION iIfAs.
Mercury three degrees below zero this
morning.
The old house, known as the Henry Bearl
property, one-half mile from Walters mill,
and occupied by Mr.. Henry Hecker, was
destroyed by fire on the 10th inst
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-12-20

Any of our customers desiring to procure
minee meat ready for baking can do so by
calling at our meat market on Main Cross
street. Ross DAVIS & Co.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-12-20

Serape the payements and the crossings,
and sprinkle ashes on the slippery walks.
1t is humane to pay attention to these mat
tiers at this season of the year.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-12-20

The Somerset Steam Grist Mill is Offered
for sale or rent. For information apply to
j. II. Zimmerman, Somerset, Pa.
J. III. ZIMMERMAN.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-12-20

Our ice men have been busy as beavers
during the past few days and have succeed
ed in harvesting a fine crop of ice, ranging
from six to nine inches in thickness. Profit
ing by last years experience, they went
to work on the first freeze and kept at it
steadily ever since. Most Of the houses of
the town are now filed. and the average
citizen don't care whether we nave any more
very cold weather OF not.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-12-20

For the benefit Of our hanter friends who
are constantly asking Is Is 10 when deer
run out" we publish the following amend
ment to the game laws. passed by the state
legislature in 1881; That no person shall kill
or pursue in any part Of tins State, n elk
or wild deer, save only from the lst day of
October in any year to the Slst day Of De
cember following" The penalty for the'vi-
olation Of this act Is fifty dollars for each
o%tfense. We hope all whom this may con-
out until the t~hirty-frst day Of December.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-12-20

The Attorney General has given an opin-
ion that all ~parsonages owned by churches
or religious societies. must be taxed the same
as other dwelling houses.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-12-20

Judge jeremiah ;. Black has been in
Somerset for the past few days, called hither
by the illness of his sister, Mrs. Tredwell.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-12-20

The cheapest, the best, and most complete
assortment of Christmas books, pictures,
etc., in town are to be found at the rooms OF
Julius welhey, and don't you forget it.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-12-20

The Somerset & Cambria Railroad Is forty
six miles long. and has already proved an
important feeder to the Baltimore & Ohio
system, Vast quantities of iron ore from
Spain, Eiha, and Algiers, are brought CO.
nomicaliy to J~ohnstown, the freight charge
from mine 70 furnace being less than $50
per ton. The summit Of the road, three
miles north OF Somerset, is 2.2O feet above
tide water. The road has twelve substantial
iron bridges over the Stouycreek. The steel
rails and stone ballast are standard in every
respect. Local developments in ore mines,
coal, charcoal, limestone and f~ire-clay are
taking place every week. Seven creameries
furnish excellent butter and cheese. and are
turning out ! 200 pounds of butter per diem
Somerset county Is the boss" county in the
United States for maple sugar. The earnings
of the branch for the first year were over
sI00. cOo-yery good result for the managers>
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-12-20

The -counienance of our genial Jenner
township friend, Mr.. Worth Picking. is
wresthed in smiles. There's two of them,
and they're boys.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-12-20

Heffiey sells mems heavy over and dress
coats to close at $3.50 worth 500. Must be
sold.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-12-20

The ~sleighing has been right good for the
past few days, and the owners Of horses and
cutters have been making good use oft
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-12-20
First Come First Sarvtd.
Special Holiday Offer.

i offer for the next so days TO put up
Fine Decorative Ceilings in Distemper at
$500, the same that l get $1,000 for in
the city. Any one wishing anything in
this line will save 100 per cent. by Ieav-
ing order at the Somerset House during
the next 80 days, where samples Of my
work may be seen. l use nothing but
best materials, and guarantee TO do the
work in a first class manner. My de.
signs are all fresh ard original. | make
a speciality Of decorative church work.
Remember, this offer is or3o days from
date only.
w. A GAUL.
Dec. I34t.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-12-20

The coming Christmas will be a merry
one The people seem to be happier and
have more money than any Christmas for
many years. Another thing. everybody
seems more inclined to celebrate this year
thar for a long time.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-12-20

The drawing of a fifty-four dollar set of
furniture took place at Waye & B~eIkebile's
establishment Saturday night. and resulted
in the landlady of the Glade House secur-
ing the prize.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-12-20

Wiley Duke" one Of the Short-horns
brought from Kentucky last February by
Zimmerman Il Stuff, now at the head OF
Jacob j. Zimmerman's herd of Short-horns
was weighed at Stoystown December 9th.
He tipped the beam at 300 pounds. Wiley
Duke 6239 Kentucky Reg, red, bred by w.
Ii. Richardson, Elk Hill, Lexington, KY. is
from a noted family. His dam, Miss Wiley,
is from a very noted family in England.
MANY of the descendants of Imp, Miss Hud-
son, have been sold for from 5000 to $1,000
and the Louden Duchess branch have made
from 5000 to 5000 per head. Lady Chan
dos, the sister OF Miss Wiley, was a famous
show COW in England, while the Louden
Duchesses have been famous prize takers in
this country. Mr.. z takes great interest in
his herd. and has some fine specimens OF
Short-horns. SUBSCRIBER.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-12-20
Dwelling House,

bank harm 4ox6o, spring house and other ouibuild-
ings; there is a large and thrifty good bearing
orchard Of 4< trees 0f 20 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 lie we'll supplied with never falling
stream Of water. and Is one of the moet central
ly located farms in JenHer township. situate on
the Bedford and Greensburg turnpike. two miles
frvm Jenlertown and having schOol house and
church within Is Of a mile from dwelling house,
4 mile 10 grist and saw mill.