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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-10-10

The Eighth Annual Exhibition of the
Somerset County Agricultural Society is a
thing of the past Was ii a success Tues
day. the day set apart for opening the cxhi-
bition, was one of the dreariest, nastiest
davs Of the year the ram poured down
rain fell during the remainder Of the day,
bnt the managers were not disheartened.
They decided to continue the fair over
another day, and at once sent posters trough
the county to that effect Wednesday the
air was raw and cold. and the grounds
damp and muddy. but the attendance was
quite large, more than four hundred dollars
being taken in at the gate Thursday was
quite cold but the wind had dried up the
mud, making an improvement on the track,
and grounds, of the day previous The
crowd in attendance was not so large as
that Of Wednesday. Friday afternoon several
hundred people were on the ground TO wit
ness the races, after which the fair closed.
The exhibits were not equal TO those of 9TH
er years as to quality or in point of numbers,
with the exception Of the stock department
This fact we have no doubt was largely
owing to the unfavorable weather, as the
managers assure us that fully one-third of
the articles entered in their books were not
on exhibition. The display of agricultural
implements was good. The stalls provided
for the horses and horned cattle were almost
all occupied, and their occupants were such
as to delight the eye of the lover of fine
stock. Some Of the horses and cattle ex-
hibited were maryels Of beauty and fine
breeding, and were well worth the price of
admission to the grounds to see OF sheep.
swine, and poultry there was scarcely any.
The exhibits of fruit, vegetables and pro-
ducts of the farm were trihing particularly
so in a year when the crops were large. and
the most bounteous Of lnryests was reaped.
There was something wrong was it that
our farmers no longer take an interest in
these annual exhibitions. or was it the
weather?
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Expressmen Liable,

Mr.. A. 5. Merrill the popular exprsssman OF
Brunswick, Ne. writes us on May Is 1888, as
follows 4" Having been severely afflicted for
about two years with Inflammation of the kidneys
and bladder, so called by my physicians. l suffer
ed with distressing pains in my back and reten-
tion OF urine, caused by stOppage of the neck Of
the bladder, and comp licaton of other diseases.
I was nardly able 20 attend to my business, and
at times would be completely Frustrated. l was
also affected with iacontinence of urine 10 an
alarming degree indeed, it demanded my atten-
tion fifteen or twenty times per night, and at
times IL would seem impossible for me to ride
down to the depot on my wagon, for every jar
from the wagon would almost take my life. Hav-
ing failed TO obtain relief from my doctor, final
ly consulted our druggist, Dr. Merryman, of
Brunswick, and requested him TO furnish me
with the most reliable and speedy cure for such
sickness. tor | was suffering too much for human
natue TO endure long. The doctor recommended
me TO use Hunts Remedy, as IL had been used
with remarkable success 10 q good many cases in
Brunswick and vicinity. j purchased bottle
and received such great relief that l continued,
and had not used two bottles before ! began to
improve beyond my expectations. Thanks TO
Hunts Remedy for my restoration. and highly
recommend it to all who are troubled with kidney
complaints.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-10-10
BRorHERsvALLrY ITEMS.

I BRoTHERsvALLEY ITEMS.
Plenty of rain over this way also every
now and then frost, but the growing
wheat looks splendid.
William Koontz, but not the Generall
raised nearly eleven hundred bushels OF
oats from eighteen acres by strict measure,
and remember oats weighs this year from
40 TO % pounds to the bushel.
Al the present time Jacob NJ. Musser and
George Buckman are the happiest men in
publicans, and hope they will name them
after the next President, Bob Lincoln.
David Blough has the boss cider press
/ of the township if not of the county. He
has been turning out from forty to fifty bar
rels of the juice daily for the past month,
aud besides can make sweet cider out of
sour apples.
While working on the cOrnice Of 4. G.
Himmel's new barn one day last week, Mr.
Ephraim Walker met with an accident
which might have been serious in its re-
suits Mr. Ks team was engaged below
hauling plank for the flooring, and becom-
ing frightened rau against one of the scaf-
fold poles on which Mr.. Walker was stand
ing. throwing him distance oftweny-fiye
feet TO the ground Fortunately no bones
are broken, and he will be able 10 resume
work in a short time
\ great many Of our farmers are at pres
ent engaged in taking out and stacking up
limestone, preparatory to the good Shedding
We are going TO have by and by.
Following is a list of the teachers which
have been selected by the board of directors
OF TINS township to teach the coming term
Of five months Pleasant Valley, William
IL. Hoon Sandy Hollow. ~ f. Brant
Fairyiew Maggie knepper; Flickinger, ].
l. Miller; East Liberty, W. H. Cober
Walker, George b. Seibert Factory, H. H
Brant Hoover, W /. Stahl Cross Roads,
W. L. Eicher; Plank Road, f. J. Knepper
Hays Mil, II, p. Blough. Three of the
teachers employed hold professional certiG-
Gates, and ali the rest good tirst-class certif-
Gates, and our board deserves credit for the
good selections they have made The schools
will open October sth.
Now AND THIN.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-10-10

or INTEREST To FABNils, BREEDERs, AND
man, of Lavansville, has taken the agency
for Prof Mannings celebrated book, enti-
tied . Stock Doctor, and Live Stock Ency-
clopedia," and is travelling over the county
soliciting subscriptions for the same. This
book is invaluable to farmers and stock
raisers. 1t treats of horses, cattle, sheep,
swine, poultry. dogs and bees, giving all
important facts concerning the various
breeds and their characteristics, breaking.
training, sheltering, buying, selling, most
profitable use and general care, embracing
all the diseases to which they are subject,
the causes, how to know and what TO do,
given in plain, simple language, free from
technichalities, but scientifically correct, and
with directions that are easily understood,
easily applied, and remedies that are within
the reach of the deople, giving the most re-
cent, approved and humane methods for
the care of stock, the prevention of disease,
and restoration to health. The following
are some of the strong points of the book,
and their arrangement:
Part 1.-The Horse His history, several
breeds, and the characteristics and eXcellen-
cies of each; breeding, crossing, training,
sheltering, and general treatment how to
buy, how to sell, etc.
Part II.-Diseases of the Horse. Causes
which produce them; now to know them
and what to do.
Part III.-Cattle. Their history, different
breeds and their characteristics proper
methods of breeding, crossing, training,
and general care and management. How
to know and select good milkers, etc, etc.
Part IN.-Diseases of Cattle Methods
that prevent, causes that produce, etc.
Part V-Sheep. Their history, breeds,
characteristics of breeds, breeding and man
agement.
Part VI.-Diseases of Sheep. How to
prevent; causes how to know, and what
TO do, etc.
Part VII.-Swine, Breeds, breeding,
and management.
Part VIII-Diseases of Swine Causes, how
to know them, what TO do.
Part IX.-Poultry. The varieties, special
excellence of EACH. etc.
Part X.-Diseases of Poultry. Causes,
etc.
Part NI.-Bees. Their history, charac-
teristics and management
Part XII.-Dogs. Breeds, breeding, train
ing, etc.
The book is handsomely bound, and con-
tans nearly two hundred unique and high
" instructive illustrations, among which
are nine full-page chromatic plates, speci-
mems of the finest blooded stock in Ameri
ca One of these is the world renowned
trotter, Maud ;. Also. two charts Of re-
value for determining the ages of
horses and cattle. This celebrated work is
an imperial octave valume of about l,l00
pages, and should be in the hands of every
stock dealer and farmer in the county, as it
may be the cause Of saving the life of many
a valuable animal
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-10-10
MARRIED.

LOHR-BE RKEY.-On the 9th of Sept
by NJ. A. Brubaker. Esq, Mr.. John Lohr. to
Miss Laura Berkey, both of Shade Twp.
HERSHBERGRR- -SHAEFER-At At the
Lutheran Parsonage in Jennertown, on oct
:. 1883. by Rev. Luther Kuhlman, Mr.. John
Hershberger, To Miss Kate Shafer. both oi
Jenner Twp.
COUGHENOUR-BARkLEY.-On Sep.
tember ~, lSo3, at West End, by d. 5. A
Tomlinson, Mr. c. J. Coughenour. OF Mt.
Healthy; to Miss Eva T. Bsrkley, of West
End. Pa.
DER-SNNDER.-On September %
lsS3, at the Lutheran parsonage in Friedens,
by Rev j. J. Welsh, Mr.. Martin L. Snyder
Of Somerset township, to Miss Mary J. Sny-
der, ofSalisbury.
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THE School Book QUESTION.

/ THE SCHOOL Book QUESTION.
| Mr.. EDIToR.-I noticed IN an issue Of your
paper an i'll feeling manifested by certain
/ parties concerning the recent change made
in text books in Somerset township. In my
/ opinion there cannot be any trouble in the
matter, for from actual investigation. find
that the directors acted in accordance with
their Judgment in the whole affair. Why
can't those who seem to be hurt and who
failed in what they attempted, set the ques-
tion fairly before the people | have learned
/ from the Secretary's Minute Book. as well as
I the members themselves. that Raub's Series
of ReadeIs were legally adopted by the Di-
rectors of Somerset township on the Sth of
/ August. 1883, and that their action on said
/ day was legally ratified on September 22d
/ 1888, after hs election Of He teachers Of said
f0irsstip. Now, ask the candid, honest and
unbiased thinker: Can there he AZ adop-
Z lion more legal, more secure, than the one
made by said Board Does any one doubt
the ability of said Board to act in this mat
ter? Were these gentlemen not elected by
the people, to serve the people in the best
possible way thev can? Have they not done
this TO the best of their ability? Would
these individuals have received the support
of the people had they manifested an ineifi-
, ciency to pass on the merits of school books
Nay, these gentlemen were elected in full
confidence of the people, and they have new
er betrayed their f,7la, but have acted on all
measures with judqmeiH oqHd0r and aJility.
! ask again, did the people OF SOmerst town
ship elect the present Board % serve the
people and have them pass upon questions
in the way and manner dictated by a few
outsiders, and am sorry to say by few
teachers, who are nothing more than the
servants Of Appleton's Agents? If our D-
rectoTs permit themselves to he Ulade tools
of by few Of their aggricyed patrons and
teachers. then say lei Us abandon our
school directorship. | am pleased to state,
as far as ] can learn, tibet these Directors
acted from honest convictions, and that they
are determined to stand by their action,
which they claim to be just and legal.
trust the DAG will soon come when We can
hear, all over the State, of Directors that de-
liberate on questions coming beforetbem, as
judiciously, independently and fearlessly as
did the members Of the Somerset Township
School Board. Such men huildu the sys
TEN they look after the schools in every
particular, and make provisions tor all just
and proper demands coming from the peo-
pie. In conclusion, permit me to say that
the Law isspecific in saying that mo teach
er can act in the capacity of an agent for
text books II can be clearly shown that
several Of the teachers acted as agents, seem
ingly not for the good of the schools. but to
render en equivalent for what they received
from Appleton's Agents,
f. O. r.
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Now AND THEN

CoNFLUENC lTENs.
A. G.. Black and wife returned from theii
Western trip a few days ago.
Pat Hynes, one ofthe employees at Brooks
tunnel, was seriously injured by fall sew
eral days ago.
The destruction Of the Exposition build
ings at Pittsburgh, does not seem to dimin-
ish the number ofexcursionists The ruins
occasioned by the fire are more attractive
than the old show.
The school directors ended a big farce by
the preparation of another of more extern
siye dimensions. The ring is not yet broken,
bat will be in time.
The National pike has not been in 50 nice
a condition for many years as now. Mr..
Daniels, the new Superintendent, Is doing
his duty, despite the Fayette County Dem
ocracy, that tried to have him removed not
long since. Y.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-10-10

TEMPERANCE LEcTuRE-The services of
Major Hiltan, of Washington City. has been
secured By the W. c. T. L., OF Somerset, to
deliver temperance lecture in the Court
House, Thursday evening, October IL. He
is on bis return from Ohio, where he has
been engaged for the past few weeks speak
ing in the interes: of the Second Amend
ment. He is an able speaker, and having
beed employed for some years in the Intern
al Revenue Department he is highly capa-
bic of giving his hearers reliable infonna-
ton concerning the liquor business.
All are invited to be present; It's to be
hoped that the citizens of Somerset will give
him crowded house. He will, alls, speak
at Stoystown, Wednesday evening, October
TO- and at Meyersdale, Friday, evening oc-
tober II.
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Where have all the trade dollars gone? is
a question that We hear asked quite often on
our streets. There are some people who
haven't seen a trade dollar for 80 long that
they are now struggling to get one to put
away a. a relic, as they were some months
ago 70 get rid Of the trades. There are still
q good many aiioat. Director Snowden, OF
the mint, has recently removed the charge
of melting them, and when formerly you
were compelled to pay one per cent. for hav-
ing your trades converted in bullion il now
costs you nothing, the miat paying you full
bullion value Of your silver, that is about
s6I cents for each trade dollar.
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Could Not Lift a Pound. /.

The above are tne words of Mrs Harriet Baly
of Putnam, Conn. She writes May 3, 1888: %
have been troubled with kidney and liver dis
ease for two years. l suffered severely in the
back and loins. Before taking your wonderful
medicine, Hunts Remedy, / could not lift a
pound. Alter giving 1t fair trial began to i'm.
prove, and can truly say it was a 'Godsend to
me- as am now able 70 do my household work
and enjoy the best of health. l have recon-,
mended Hunts remedy to two of my neighbors,
who have have been greatly benefited by it. This
letter send voluntarily, with the hope that it
may be the means Of inducing some sferer to use
Hunts Remedy, and be cured as / have heen.'
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say, Mike, here comes Fisk let us wait
until he catches us" Helloa, Fisk, how
are you now saw a piece in the paper
about you aud Mike last week. How is
that. Fisk ~ a. Well, Butcher, that was the
truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the
Truth, so help me Isaac Well sir. Isaac |
came in last week, fair week, and | went TO
Snyder's to get a suit and Overcoat, but it
was almost impossible to get into the store
! for the crowd. | waited until my turn
came, and bought this suit and overcoat.
Guess what paid for this suit? Butcher,
its camel" Well, | say SD " Hal
ha, $l4. Now, / was at the Pittsburgh Ex-
position, and at Johnstown, and am far
travelling man, | am, and of all the cheap
places to buy anything is at J. B. Snyder K
Co. 5. Why, they have first class overcoat
for So sold anywhere for 81" We'll. now,
Fisk what is the use telling us Haven't
We been there? That is the only place We
go They are selling-all the time and get
ting new goods. They always have the very
newest things. Did you see their new fur
caps? fyou didn't, you want to go back
very quick and get one. Ia, tai''.
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LIME! LIME!

The Buffalo Valley Lime Company. limited,
will sell until further ordered, unslaeked lime at
the following rates:
At 9 cents per bushel loaded on cars at kilns.
at - per bushel for any quantity less than
car load; az IL cents per bushef delivered az an y
station on the Berlin Railroad; at Il cents per
bushel delivered at Meyersdale and lockwood,
and q; 12l cents per bushel delivered at all other
railroad stations in Somerset county. ineluding All
those on the Somerset g. Cambria Railroad. Pay
ment can be made 10 the following persons:
John l. Savior, at Friedens.
W. H. koentz, at Somerset.
Harrison Snyder, at lockwood.
Frank Enos, at Garrett.
Samuel J Miller. near NeyersdAle.
wemust depend upon lime the basis % fer
tilfze our soif Order IL now and have II ready
when needed. Order from Frank Enos. Garrett
nOv22
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-10-10

Many forget that the hair and scalp need
cleansing as well as the hands and feet. Ex-
tensive use of Ayers Hair Nigor has proven
that it is the best cleansing agent for the hair
that it prevents as well as removes dand-
ruff, cools and soothes the scalp, and stimu-
lates the hair to renewed growth and beau
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-10-10
A DMINISTRAToR'S NOTICE

Estate of Hiram Bruner, late Of Jefferson twp q.
Somerset county Pa, deed.
Letters Of administration on tho above estate
having been granted TO the undersigned by the
proper authority, notice is hereby given TO all
persons indebted to said estate 10 make immedi-
ate payment and those having claims or demands
will please present them duly authenticated for
settlement on Saturday, October y, lss3 at the
la:e residence of deceased
ISRAEL BRUNER
HENRY LUCAS,
Somerset, Pa, Sept. 10, 'S3. Adms.
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EXECUTORS NOTICE.

Estate Of Augustus Dis, decd late Of Meyersdsle
Borough, Somerset County, Pa.
Letters testamentary on the above estate
having been granted TO the undersigned BY the
proper authority, notice Is hereby given to all
persons indebted TO said estate 10 make immedi-
ste payment, and those having claims against the
same 70 present them duly authenticated for set
tiemnt on Wednesday, November 10, lss3, at the
late residence Of deceased.
JOHN NJ. OLINGER,
W. b. COOK,
Gets. Executors.
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4 DMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE.

Estate Of Anthony Ash, late OF Jenner township
Somerset county, Pa, decd
Letters Of administration on the above estst'
having been granted TO the undersigned by IN.
proper authority notice Is hereby given to al
persons indebted 70 said estate TO make immedi
ate payment and those having claims against the
same to present them duly authenticated for set
element on Saturday. the 10th day Of November
lss3, at the late residence Of decd,
DAVID Il. ASH,
LEVAN ASH,
Oct3 Administrators.
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A DMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE.

Estate OF John Williams, decd. late Of Elk Lick
Twp, Somerset Co, Pa,
Letters Of administration on the above estate
having been granted TO the undersigned. by tn e
proper authority, notice Is hereby given TO th0ss
indebted to it to make immediate paynsnt and
those having claims or demands will please pre-
sent them duly authenticated for settlement on
Saturday the 18th day of November, lssS, at the
late residence the deceased
]. @. LOWRY,
OctlO. Administrator
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Passing by Welfiey's Photograph Gallery
the other day, We obseryeda very handsome
display of. fine Photographs on inquiry we
learned that they were specimens ofthe work
done by Mr. Miller, rittsburg Photograph
er, whose services Mr.. Welhey has secured.
We think our people will be highly pleased at
this opportunity of procuring at home work
of the high standard of excellence, which
these samples would indicate, and we believe
Mr.. Welfiey will meet with the patronage
which he really deserves in bringing here so
GOOD an artist
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Estate of Hartman Reitz, deed, late Of Stony.
creek Twp, Somerset Co., Pa.
Letters testamentary on the abo7e..estate having
been granted to the undersigned 10y the proper
authority, notice is hereby given to all persons
indebted TO said es.ate TO make immediate pay.
ment, and those having claims against the same
will present them duly authenticated for settle
ment on Saturday, the 81 day of November, 1883.
at my residence In said township
JOSEPH REITZ,
sep.96 Executor.
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NOTE THIs-If any of our readers have
private receipts for liniment, family medi-
cines, horse powders, etc. that they desire
to have compounded, they will do well to
consult Campbell, the Druggist, 264 Main
street Johnstown. His stock of drugs, dye
stuffs, etc, are not only fresh but pure, and
his prices reasonable. His aim is to please
his customers, and he knows that the way
to do this is by selling strictly pure goods at
reasonable figures. Don't forget the name
and number. 264 Main St, Johnstown-
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-10-10

School Books School Books AT Fish
er's book store is the only place IN the
county where Is kept for sale full and
complete stock of school books. All the
kinds of school books used in all the towns
and townships car he obtained at the book
store States, pens, ink, pencils, scratch
books, chalk, copy books, pen holders, and
everything else used in a school room. Spe-
cial and liberal reductions TO school teach
ers buying in quantities for their schools.
Liberal discounts to country merchants.
The attention of school teachers is specially
called to my large and very pretty stock T
reward cards. All kinds of textbooks for
teachers. Mail orders for reward cards,
from teachers and others, will receive
prompt attention.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-10-10

The neat show windows of J. b. Snyder
q Co. are proof positive that there is some
one around that establishment whose good
taste will be valuable to you in the selection
of Dry Goods, Dress Goods or Fancy Arti-
alas
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The sale of the Bedford Springs has not
vet been fully consumated. Mr.. Reon
Barnes was to have paid the Anderson heirs
Sllo,Oo0 in cash and give two mortgages for
the balance of the purchase money and lift
the deed last Monday. but he failed to come
.otime. An extension was granted him but
FOR how long We have not heard. lie had
paid $1,000 upon the signing the article OF
agreement.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-10-10

Thefinest ofCard and Cabinet Photographs
can be had at Wehey's Photograph Gallery.
They are taken by city photographer whose
services Mr.. Welfey has secured Prices
lower than anywhere else in town. and all
work of a superior quality.
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The wonder to everybody is, who uses all
the goods that j. &. Snyder & Co. sell. There
sales are so large that they are compelled 10
get new goods almost daily and thus their
stock is always fresh, clear, new, and of the
very latest STYLES.
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RISSoLUTION NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that the partnership
heretofore existing between Edward Wicklow and
Thomas Pullin, of Addison, Pa, under the firm
name of Nickow 4 Pullin vas dissolved on the
2sth day o, September. lss3, Thomas Pullin retir.
ing All indebted to said nrm will make pay
meat to Edward Wicklow and all demands are
TO be presented TO him for payment at Addison,
where the business viii be continued by the said
Edward Wicklow.
EDWARD WICKLOW,
octl05t THOMAS PrLLIN