The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-11-14

CAssELMAN IrEMs.-The county bridge
across the river at this place has been re-
paired by Zeigler and Long, from Somer-
set.
The bridge constructed abross the river by
Philhppi, Witt d Co, for the transportation
of coal mined on the other side, has been
swept away by high water, but the loss was
not very great.
Snyder and Zufall are doing an extensive
business with their lime kiln. They burn
fine quality of lime, which has ready sale
among the farmers of this vicinity who have
taken extensively to Inning.
The shook shop at this place of which
David AIcDifitt is foreman, had ceased work
for while, but is running full blast again
with a full crew of hands.
Dave knows how 10 run it, AS he sends
his material to Cuba" which is considera-
ole of distance south, but at present he is
building himself boat to take tripu salt
river.
The Democrats are making long faces over
the result oil the election. One Of them con-
sidering himself a Paddy Ryan, or J. /. Sui
livan, got terribly enraged and wanted to
show fight. but the man to be knocked out
of time Republican of course, says that it
was only his age that prevented the would
be pugilist from getting himself doubled
up.
Messrs. II. J. Picking b. f. Cooper and
son were in town few days Oh a hunting
expedition, and succeeded in killing cOnsid-
erable game. While here they were the
guests OF Daniel Phillippi, and appeared to
enjoy themselves well enough.
There was a corn husking at Barney Hine-
baugh's one day last week, and the young
folks all enjoyed themselves hugely,
John Liphart, the section boss at this place
has been awarded the prize for having the
best kept section on the Pittsburg division Of
the b. & o. r. Il. John certainly deserves
the prize, as he is a hard worker himself, and
knows how 10 work hIs men.
There has been large number Of squir-
rels killed here this fall Aust Phiilippi
carries the belt so far, he having killed a
very fine wild turkey.
Jesse Reed had valuable dog killed one
day last week He was run over by the
cars.
School is progressing finely with l.. L.
Weimer teacher.
Scott Cupp bought himself very fine
mare
5. p. Weimer is engaged at present in dig
ging well. He says he has plenty water
now
Our enterprising merchant and post mast
er, Henry IL. Witt, is doing rushing busi-
ness.
Wash Witt intends to leave Casselman.
we are sorry to lose Wash, as he is a good
neighbor
There will be an entertainment given at
this place one evening next week. by Prof
X. d. Gwynn the Prof has great reputa-
ton as an elocutiouist. and those going to
hear him will certainly not regret it.
Mrs. Mickey is lying very low with rheum-
atism, and is not expected to live.
David Phillippi has the boss hog of the
season.
JUSEBuG.
The following is the programme of the
Teachers District Institute, to be held in the
Hare school house, in Jenner township, on
Friday, November 16 and Saturday. No
vember 17th
Address of Welcome, l.. s. Peterson.
Responses, by members of the institute
Paper, Steppingstones, ID. l.. Wand.
Discussion, school punishment, L. L,
Walter.
Address, general study necessary to teach
ers success. Rev. Deifenderfer.
Saturday morning session.
School, taught by L. S. Peterson.
Comments and criticisms on teachers
work
Glass drill, the verb, II. NJ Rauch
Paper, the teachers relation to society, c.
l.. Walter.
Queries.
Reading, G. b. Gardner
General discussion, should book keeping
be taught in our common schools? c. l..
Forney.
All iIieHuS Oi IHt CvtntlOn SCHOOL cause
are cordially invited to be present
NoAHS. MILLER, Sec
RESOLUTIONS or REsPEcT.---At a regular
meeting of the Confluence School Board
the following resolutions were unanimously
adopted
WHEREAS. 1t has pleased an All-Wise
Providence to remove from our midst and
from active duty, in so sudden and unex-
pected a manner, by that fearful dynamite
explosion, our fellow member. George W.
Reynolds. therefore be il
ReSolged That in the death of Mr.. Rey-
nolds his family luses a kind and affection
ate husband and father, the community an
upright citizen. and the School Board an
efficient member
ReSOired That we tender our sympathy to
the bereayed wife and family, and order
these resolutions to be spread upon the min
utes of the School Board, and to be published
in the county papers, and copy thereof
presented to his family.
SIMON GRoF,
JAS. 4 BRADLEY
Committee.
The readers ofthe HERALD will find it to
their advantage to buy their Drugs. Medi-
cinas Chemicals Dve StuffS Rlank Rocks