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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-04-25

The employees Of the HEEALpothce are un-
der obligations to Mr.. F. Hady, proprietor
Of the "Meyersdale Bottling Honse,' for a
case of most excellent mineral water. Thsp
Mr.. Hady puts up a first class article all
agree. 1t is n most refreshing drink. No
well regulated table or bar should be with
ont n
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-04-25

over three hundred wild ducks were kill
ed on the two dams below town, Friday and
Saturday. Two Of Policeman Gilberts
Young sons bagged forty-two in one day.
Al Walters dam the ducks were so numer-
ous that several of our youthful sportsmen,
who had run ont Of ammunition. killed quite
n u,D,h.r with stones.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-04-25

At a wood-cutting contest in Mexican
County, Pa, a few days ago, two women
won the first prize for cross-cut saving, the
contestants working in pairs. If women
really desire to compete with men in indus
trial pursuits, here is a field they may occu-
DIV and no man will modest them.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-04-25

CONFLUENCE ITEMS.
The weather has been all that could be
desired for some time.
Most of the farmers along the river have
finished seeding oats.
The public park is o undergoing the
long contemplated repairs.
The Dodds House will be occupied by x.
7. Frazee, the former proprietor of the 0
fluence House.
The s~o-called Vanderbilt road has been
trying to miss this place, but from present
indications the Jacobs Creek and Somerset
route has been abandoned, and the river
route, that is to say. up the Casselman to
Garrett and from thence to Berlin, has the
preference ~
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-04-25

During the past week our Borough au-
thorities served notice on all property own
ers to lay and repair pavements where the
same are needed. A number Of new pave
ments have already been put down, but
there are still qnite a number who have as
We; paid no attention 10 the notice.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-04-25

Our esteemed friend, Mr.. Isaac Kaufman,
is in attendance at court this week, and has
apparently recovered from his late severe
illness. Mr.. Kaufman still contemplate
taking his proposed trip TO the Rocky
Mountains, California and the shores of the
Pacific.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-04-25

Robert II. Sayer, President of the Harris,
burg & Western railroad company, has re
Gently purchased a tract of over 400" acres
of coal land in Washington county. The
price paid is not known. but it is said &c
have been purchased for a Philadelphia
syndicate.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-04-25

Now that the preliminary wind work OF
building the South Pennsylvania Railroad
has been completed, there is a sudden luli
in the activity. It can be definitely stated
nothing will be done this summer toward
actual construction of the much talKed OF
vanderbilt, lineto Pittsburg. The engineers
are still at work.-Pissbtug Dispatch.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-04-25

DR.. Henry Bruhaker met with quite a
serious accident while driving to the coun-
try 10 visit a patient last Thursday. lie
was driring a livery horse that became OBJ
streperous and kicked the dasher OF the
buggy in. striking the doctor on the right
knee, and inficting q very painful wound
from the effects of which he has since been
confined TO bis bel. lie has suffered
considerably. and the leg has become quite
stiff. but; he expects in a few days 20 be able
to he up and about again, although it Will
probably be some time before he RECEIVERS
fub use OF the wounded member.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-04-25

As many readers do not understand the
term dude as now used, an exchange de-
fines the world thusly Dude" is young
man with an incipient mustache, peanut
shell hat, tight pants, toothpick shoes, cane,
cigarette, and was originally evolved from
a masher.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-04-25

The public schools Of the Borough closed
their winter term Friday afternoon. Prof,
A. C. Holbert and his efficient corps OF
teachers gave most complete satisfaction
during the term, to both parents and
scholars.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-04-25

James Park, Jr., one Of the Oldest iron
and steel manufacturers Of Pittsburg, died
Saturday morning of apoplexy. Mr.. Park
was prominently identified with all public
and charitable movements. He was a ma
possessed of wonderful wiil-power and te-
nacity of purpose, and built up one OF the
largest steel manufacturing establishments
in the country. He was a strong Profession
list, presiding at the National Tariff Conven-
ton at Cresson, Pa, last summer. and dur
ing the past winter spent most of his time
at Washington. advocating q high Tariff.
His estate is valued at over s 100000, while
his life was insured for 100000.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-04-25

They had some fresh Jurors down in
Huntingdon county during the recent term
of court when one man didn't know the
name of the township in which he lived
while another who had never been IN cour'
before and who had been drawn on a jury
to try a rather complicated case, go. tired
aud vent home before the evidence was oil
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-04-25
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COMPTON.-In Elklick, on Tuesday,
April IL, 1883, Adeline Compton, aged q
years and 3 months.
SNYDER.-On Sunday, the 18th inst.
near Pa~ddytown, William Snyder, aged 81
years, IL months and 8 days.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-04-25

BuuLpERs AND Contractors. We have
bought a car load of Lime, Cement and Cal
cineb Plaster, and offer it for sale at on
Store or on the track at the Somerset Sta
ton at the following prices:
Cleveland Lime 5 to 10 Dbl lots I.50 per Dbl
Louisville Cement 5 to 10 2.W T"
Calcined Plaster 5 to ) 260
Apl25-5t. o & BEERIrs.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-04-25

Reserved seat tickets for Eli Perkins lee
ture Monday evening, 3Oth, will be on sale
at Boyd's drug store. Those wishing to
procure desirable seats, should get their
tickets as early as possible.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-04-25

Mr.. Jack K. Coffroth, who some time age
purchased the vacant lot adjoining his resi-.
dence on the Diamond, has greatly improv-
ed its appearance by enclosing it with
neat wire fence. He proposes TO plant and
ornamen the grounds.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-04-25

We have just received a large lot Of corn
fed cattle from the Ligonier valley. which
we are ~butchering every day. Those desir
ing a superiar quality Of beef can procure il
by calling or sending their order to u meai
market, on Main Cross Street.
Ross DAVIS & Co.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-04-25

The following item, with the request that
we publish it, was sent us from Stoystown /.
Truth IL A NUTsHELE.-Judge johnson,
of California, in passing sentence of death
OH a criminal. made use of the following
language "Nor shall the place be forgotten
in which occurred the shedding of blood.
1t was one OF those thousand ante-chambers
of hell, which maj like plague spots the fair
face of our State. You need NOT be told that
1 mean a tippling-shop-the m~eetingsplace
of Satan's minions, and the foul cesspool,
which by spontaneous generation breeds
and nurtures all that is leathsome and dis
gushing in profanity, and babbling. and
~vulgarity, and Sabbath-breaking l would
not be the owner Of a groggery for the price
of this globe converted into ore. For the
pitiful sum of a dime he furnished the poi
son which made the deceased a fool, and
this trembling culprit a demon How pal
try a sum for two human lives, This traffic
is tolerated by law, and therefore the vender
has committed an act not coguizable by
earthly tribunals but in the sight of Him
who is unerring in wisdom, he who deliber-
ately furnishes the intoxicating drausht
which infiamcs men into violence and anger
and bloodshed, is p~asticeps eriminis in the
moral turpitude of the deed. Is it not high
time that these sinks of vice and crime
should be held rigidly accountable to the
laws of the land, and placed under the ban
of an enlightened and v~irtuous public
opinion !"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-04-25

Any one desiring to purchase a new wag.
on or buggy, will find it largely to their ad'
vantage TO call on Us and examine our work
before purchasing elsewhere. We have
number of bnggies and wagons on hand
that we put up during the past winter
which We will dispose of at prices that defy
competition. All work warranted.
II. b. KArTz & Soy,
Jennertown. Pa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-04-25

The genial weather of the last few days
has started the buds on the fruit trees, and
in a short time the blossoms will be full
blown, when the fruit crop can be estimated
with some degree of certainty.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-04-25

Please take notice, all parties intending to
build will do well to call at J. HI. Miller's
Hardware store, Somerset, and get prices.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-04-25

Francis Mcfarland, who was engaged in
a fight at the works of the Pittsburgh and
Conrellsyille Railroad Company, died from
the effects of a blow received there Saturday
night. A woman will be arrested for the
crime.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-04-25

We notice the familiar face of Hon. David
Byard. the famous trout fisher, on our
streets this week. We fear the weather is
not propitious for Mr.. Byard's favoriie
sport.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-04-25

Silas Gray, the Westmoreland county
murderer, will spend the rest of his days in
prison, the Governor having committed his
sentence from hanging to Imprisonment ior
life.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-04-25

Some time ago a stranger called at the
somerset County Bank. in this place, and
asked for the loan Of Sl5o. He was told the
money would be furnished il his paper bore
the name of a good endorser He left, but
returned several days after with q note
signed BIZ John Gnagy, and with the
nare OF Josiah Walker, n OF the
solid farmers Of stonycreek township, as en-
dorser. The money was advanced, n az
the exn;ra,ion Of the time notice was mailed
70 the principal aud bail, demanding pay
meut. Nothing wss heard from onagy,
but Mr.. Walker put in an appearance and
.s,ounded the bank officers by ~dencuncing
the signature purporting to be his as a Tor,
gerry. and solemnly protesting hat he had
never seen the note. From the description
Cashier Pri.is gave of the man MI. WalAe'
was able to identify the borrower. and satuf'
day morning the sheriff arrested John a
Miller. who lives q short distance oelo"
s;oystoyn, on 4 charge Of forgery MI
Pritts. the Cashier of the bank, positively
identifies Miller as the man he gave tns
money TO, but the latter protests his inno
cence. and says he will be able to show con
clusiyeiy that he was not at Somerset tn'
day the money was obtained from thu
hank.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-04-25

Spring openings are not alone confined
| to fancy dry goods and millinery stores, but
many private families are having them at
their homes. They are sometimes v~ulgarly
called house-cleanings.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-04-25
..NEvER KNOWN TO FAIL"

This motto was adopted some years ago for the
wonderful Kidney medicine, Hunts Remedy. II
was . bold banner to carry, for Hunts Remedy Is
recommended for some of the most fatal maladies
|-Brigbt's disease, and all kidney. bladder, liver
and urinary complaints. Hunts Remedy, the
great kinney and liver medicine, is indeed a
positive cure, and really is mover known to
fall
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-04-25

Mr.. A. ]. Lall of the Somerset Dairy Com
pany, informs US that the different factories
of the Company will operation
about May LIST.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-04-25

His Honor Judge Baer instructed the
grand jury, Monday afternoon, to report
upon the condition of the grand jury room,
which all who have recently served in the
capacity of grand Jurors know is badly in
need of repair, as are also several other
rooms of the court house, We understand
that His Honor contemplates instructing
the County Commissioners to have the con
dition of the bar and jury room improved,
andswe suppose this is the initiative step.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-04-25

We notice by an eastern paper that Mr..
Eli Perkins, the lecturer, who is to appear
here next Monday evening, was heartily
thrashed by a hotel proprietor of a Long
Island town several days ago.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-04-25

NosIcK. The County Commissioners win
sell at public sale. on the premises in SOM
erset Borough, to the lowest and best bid
der. at 10 o'clock 4. y. Saturday Nay 5 1852,
the building Of a brick stable on the jail LOT.
Plans and specifications can be seen At the
Commissioners ONCE By order q the
Commissioners.
D. J. HoRxER,
Clerk.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-04-25

Don't fail to attend the lecture in the
Court House next Monday evening. ifyou
do. YOU will miss q rare treat.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-04-25

Messrs. Parker & Parder have had a
handsome street lamp placed in front OF
their business establishment.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-04-25

There was only one criminal case tried az
last weeks term of court at Bedford. This
speaks well for the morals of our sister
county.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-04-25

General Simon Caneron's health has con-
siderably improved, and he was able to go
to his Lancaster county farm for a few days
week.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-04-25

Street Commissioner Davis has had quit
a force of men at work ON the streets of thi'
borough during the past two weeks, and tbs
improvement is very noticeable.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-04-25

The many friends of Mr.. F. S. kliendienst
formerly Of the Central Hotel, bat now OF
the Ligonier House, Ligonier, were pleased
70 see him in Somerset Monday.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-04-25

The following receipt for the prevention
of cholera in chickens is sent us by Mr.. W.
c.. Scott. form erly of this county, but now
of Winchester. Ohio:
Take one-thnd of red pepper ; two-thirds
of peach tree leaves or twigs, aud boil to-
ge,her. When cool add corn meal enough
to make a dough, and feed. This is . sure
preventive and cure.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-04-25
Classineatien Of Vendors In Merehsn'
disc, AucsAonaers and Butchers.

Classification Of Patent Medicine
Dealers.
Sales ZOE Glass Tar %
30 3 10 %
CisssiAeasson Of TaveFDs.
Sales 1000 and less Glass; Tax ESQ 90
C-lassf6casioD OF Eating Houses.
Sales 5000 and less GLASS; Tax $50 90
Classineatfon Of DfstflIePs.
Sales 5,o0e and less Glass. Tax s25 90
Classineatien 81 BettIers-
Minimum License, ESQ.,
Classineosieu 81 Billiards.
One table, s3v 0e Each additional table. SO 90.
TAKE NOTICE-Sn who are concerned in
this apprzisement- tina; an appeal viii be held al
the commissioners once on the 18th cay OF May,
A. ID. 1858, between the hours VI . A. " and { r.. N
when and where you may attend II you think
proper.
Mercantile Appraiser.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-04-25

LosT.-one ten dollar bill on the public
streets of Somerset, on Saturday, April 81,
1883. The finder will be literally rewarded
by returning the same to this Office.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-04-25

Hon. A. J. Colborn was at home over
Sunday. He returned to Harrisburg on
Monday.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-04-25

Eli Perkins at the Court House Monday
evening. April Both.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-04-25

Mr.. Frank Herr, OF Bradford, is visiting
his parents in Somerset.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-04-25

The Parker and Baer Block, on Main
street, has been greatly improved in appear
ance by a coat of paint.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-04-25

Wild ducks were offered on our streets at
twenty-five cents per dozen last week.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-04-25

The best and most substantial pavement
in Somerset. is the one recently put down
by Amos Knepper in front of his new
building on the Diamond.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-04-25

If you want to buy your hardware at bot
tom prices. cali at J. H. Nil!er's Hardware
store, Somerset, Pa
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-04-25

The ~Spring-fever seems to have struck
some persons of this place with unusual
severity.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-04-25

The Constitutional Amendment Associa.
ton Of this State will meet at Bellefonte on
May %, 1883, at IL A. N.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-04-25

The Redstone P~resbytery of the Presbyte-
RAN Church meets in Somerset to-day.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-04-25

The largest line of new styles of hats and
bonnets, just in, and a complete line of
misses. sailor, school, and dress hats, very
cheap, at Mrs. A. 4. Uhfs.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-04-25

Court convened Monday morning., with
President Judge Baer and Associates Collins
and Snyder on the bench.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-04-25

], II. Miller claims TO be headquarters
for hardware, stoves, tinware, and house
furnishing goods, and do not handle dry
goods, notions and clothing.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-04-25

Ex-County Commissioner Oliver w
Boyer, of Salisbury. paid usa friendly call
Monday morning.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-04-25

We notice that a few gardens have been
spaded and planted
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-04-25

Our county Jail has four inmates at
present.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-04-25
Ill MARI.

hing tackle at c. y boVdS
ee, eight tin-type pictures Tor a
At welfey's photograph gallery
co TO Parker & Parker for
c,.ton and Wooden Carpet chaine'
uae.v's large selection of wall paper
making your spring purchases
H~olderbaum's and see their new
and buy your dry goods at cost
DDS flies. books, etc. at Boyd's.
Get eight tin-type pictures for a
Iguara at Welaey's photograph gallery
man. 90 West, But first OF all go
H.asy's, where you will find one nun
ies 10 select from, and purchase a
nk or valise.
srecial bargain in colored
0PE six. colored and black cash
~smbetta silk suitings, illuminated
Illuminated twills, Niilson erocadeS'
s.-,es. Pacific brocades, at
PARKER & PARKER.
a Bros Cough Syrup, LINZ
uorse and Cattle Powder have, by
nooapess. gained a large sale. The
nr;ce suits me. Also try Bum
al. Worm Syrup .
- On hand a car load of Fossil
~ hest natural fertilizer known.
Wishing to purchase can get 1T for "
containing 900 pounds, or $40 per
~~s-v farmer should try it on his corn,
c,c JoHs S. SHAFER, Agent.
headquarters for hardware, iron
nails. oils and paints.
In. HoLDERBAuN q Sons.
aobolts Of wall paper, in all styles. and
Aeap at Hefley's. Send Tor samples
[eonc.w ". TruHal for good fish.
Won can get eight tin-type pictures Tor oo
~. a, welaey's photograph gallery.
N,pKr.-Main Street.-We have
.ssed A large Refrigerator to our Meat
- which all meats can be kept coo'
clean. Mutton, Beef, Pork, &c, Kept
- IN hand. Open daily. Parties
meat can have it kept in the Refrig-
nor until wanted.
W.. have also. 100000 new brick for sale,
IN We will sell by the hundred or thous-
a at s low price. %
,. has rods. oiled silk lines, reels, fly
! ooks. etc, At Boyd's.
| y,r can get eight tin-type pictures for a
|.lf dollar at welAey's photograph gallery
| Feaey sells wall paper to all parts of the
univ. owing to his large selections and low
ics.
Headquarters for BALLS
t.,h Corset. Champion Corset, Breyoot
se Wide Awake Corset, the best in the
1rket
PARKER & PARKER.
Van can have your hall and stairs cover
with brussel carpets with borders to match
l Hoiderbaum's.
Millinery goods a speciality at c. W.
TnxaIs.
CX. BOYD. the druggist, keeps the finest
n~a-ment of fishing tackle in the county
E,Bs ,uits. warranted all wool and fast
inst received at Hefiley's, who sells
,em for less money than they can be
bolsh; anywhere else in in the county.
Clothing at extremely low figures at c. W.
Great bargains in White
GOODS. Table Linens, Towels, Napkins, Bed
-ssSs lace Curtains, Hamburg Edgings
ma lpcertines. Linen and Lace Collars,
rthues. India Linens, Plaid and Striped
yansook. Pioue Opera shawls, at
PARKER & PARKER
bargains at Holderbaum's in men and
bEs o~verooats, ladies satin dolmans and
.u1ular. etc.
GuHaEr's BEsT.-Ifyo you want good bread
luv none o,hert than NGebhart's Best Flour,
rgnufaciured under the New Jonathan
Nils Process the improvements prepara-
tov q. the manufacture Of which cost b
rupHetor of the mill $4,000. and our re-
tail trade Of one hundred barrels a month
a.tests the fact that it IS no humbug.
respectfully,
Cook & BEERITs.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-04-25
New Goods. New Goods, New Goods.
For New Goods 60 to the store of
Park er and Parker,

Calicos, ~Ginghams, Cheviot shirtings, the
leading brands of bleached and unbleached
Muslins, Sheetings, Pillow Case Muslins,
Tickipgs. Summer Pant Goods, &c.