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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-12-12

/ desire to call attention to the fact
Of the very large enrolment, viz, 5lS
pupils during the first month, which is
larger than ever before known during the
same time, while the average toots up 24-
Under this showing every citizen devoting
aGy attention to the schools should endorse
my action in trying to prepare them for a
seventh grade next fail.
also call the attention of directors and
citizens to the fact that the schools are, at
least. grade higher than when accepted
the prncipalship. Last winter | introduc-
ed into my room physiology and rhetoric (;
this term have also introduced advanced
algebra and book keeping; thus, there are
to-day four branches taught in my room
that were not in it one year ago ! have
also introduced into my room exercises on
Friday afternoons, consisting Of select read
ings, essays and declamations. respectful
" urge upon parents 10 see that their chill
dren bring up these exercises.
Tardiness has, heretofore, been the curse
of the Somerset schools With the hearty
cooperation Of my assistants, am making
a determined effort TO break it up and
while am not meeting with entire success,
punctuality is materially improved. The
interest manifested by citizens and directors
is greater than last year, and hope it may
increase. Visitors do good; Come often
rome especially on Friday afternoon.
Lastly. / urge upon the chronic growler or
confirmed misanthrope. who may see Git "a
ventilate his views by rushing into print
over nom de plume, ana selecting certain
failings which, be says were not the case
in his grandfather's days. The fact that
Rome was not built in day. pen et pen
I is an old motto, and it is only by adding
little to little that the great things of the
world are built OF achieved. The man oi
wisdom. gray hairs, staid demeanor, and
uneroe1ltioaable d,pOrtmeat" attained his ex,
( cellence by being constantly reminded of hi:
failings; and Turveydrop himself might
3 fail TO see the behavior of the Prince in per
sons who were under his (Turveydrops
care five months in the year and ont of i
the remaining seven months. However,
believe that old saying, Faithful are thu
yoands Of friend" Thanking my efficien
assistants for their care and attention 20 on
common interests, 1 am,
Yours Truly,
A. C. HoLBERI,
Principal of Schools.
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Meeting adjourned at 40 P. N.

THUsASDs OF Books FOR THE HoLIDAYs .
Charles II. Fisher, of the Book Store,
takes pleasure in informing the public that
he will have on sale his usual elegant and
extensive stock of Christmas and New
Years Cards, albums, scrap books, writing
desks, box papers, purses and other beauti-
ful articles suitable for holiday presents.
Yet it IS my intention this holiday season
to make grand speciality of books Thou
sands of books now on my shelves and
counters, and yet thousands more coming
~ this holiday season. An infinite variety
of toy, picture and story books for the little
ones. Elegant volumes of poetry and other
valuable books for the older ones Histories,
biographies, science and fiction. Valuable
works in sets, including Dickens, Scott,
Bulwer, Irving, Shakespeare. Complete
and valuable editions of the above, and
other authors. There is no present so valu-
able, appropriate. so much appreciated, so
easy to select, and yet so cheap, as book.
With so large and varied stock as you will
find at the Book Store, you can easily be
suited. Remember Fishers Book Store
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-12-12

MEAT MARKET.-Main Street.-We have
Just added large Refrigerator to our Meat
Market in which all meats can be kept COO
and clean Mutton, Beef, Pork, &c, kept
constantly on hand. Open daily. Partie:
buying meat can have it kept in the Refrig
orator until wanted.
We have. also, 10o, 90 new brick for sale
which we will sell by the hundred or thous
and at low price.
Ross DAVIS & Co.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-12-12

y/Work has been commenced at the Kitta-
tiny and Blue Mountain tunnels, in Frank
lin county. They are called the twin tun-
nels," as they are separated only by a mar
row valley 800 feet wide. The Kittatiny
will be 1880 feet in length and the Blue
Mountain 1850. making total length OF
1900 feet. Both tunnels will be illuminated
with electric lights and the work will be
pushed night and day
The branch line recently surveyed by F,
Clement from Fannettsburg to Hagerstown
Franklin county, will be single-track line
and will he used for conveying western
freight and passengers to Baltimore. Anoth.
er line will also be built. or the Western
Maryland may be used, from Newville tC
| Hagerstown passing through Chsmbersburg
/ fhis line will form the link for the southern
connection. From Hagerstown the Shena
doah Valley will be used or perhaps q new
| line will be constructed.
I As the church bells in the towers of til,
/ Methodist and Lutheran churches in Everett
pealed forth that the Sunday school hou
/ had arrived on Sunday afternoon, train o
twenty carts drawn by mules, and drived b,
colored boy drivers, together with about
dozen mules running loose and some hal
dozen men on horseback, took up the lin
of march from Everett to Rays Hill tunnel
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-12-12

TEACHERS HEADQUARTERS during the In
stitute will as usual. be at Fishers Book Store
where tickets will be on sale for the various
lectures, and where teachers and theil
friends can lounge around and be comforta.
bic. at their ease Mr.. Fisher will be pleas.
ed to show the teachers his stock of reward
cards and elegant Holiday goods, suitable
for presents: Volumes of poetry, histories
dictionaries, biographies. fiction, aud all
books will be sold 70 teachers al special
prices during Institute week. Don't forget
Fishers Book Store, Cook & Beerits
BLOCK
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-12-12

Report of Teachers District Institute, held
at Thomasdale School, Jenner township
held November 10th and December lst
1888:
The meeting was called to order by the
, teacher and l.. S. Peterson elected President
pro ten, after which the following officers
were elected H. f. Berkey, President; H
J. Miller, Vice President; d. NJ. Hammer
Secretary.
An address of welcome was delivered by
]. B. OConpor, principal Of the Grubbtown
schools.
Responses by J. H. Cauffield, teacher o.
school, H. J. Miller, L. S. Peterson, and II
E. Berkey.
Music, by the Jennertown String Band.
Queries.
Music by the Band.
Recess.
Music by the band.
Select Reading, Grant shaffer Selection
= The Yankee in Love"
Queries.
Music by the Band
Song, by William Benson.
Defamation, by J. b. 0'Connor subject
Dan OConnelln
A vote of thanks was rendered the Band
by members of the Institute.
Music.
Saturday session.
Address so school, by D. L. Wand and
Others.
Comments and criticisms, by ]. f. Blough
L. ID, Stuff, and others.
Queries.-Should physiology be taught in
our common schools Opened by J. B.
OConnor, followed by n B. Critchfeld,
and Others.
Select reading, by L. d. Stuff.
Query.-Should pupils in the first and
second reader use spelling books? Opened
by n B. Critchfield, and discussed at length
by J. B. O'Connor, and others.
Demoralizing influence in the school
room. H.. J. Miller, n. B. Critchfeld, and
J. 3. O'Connor
Paper What are the objects in teaching?
by II. J. Miller.
Queries
Meeting adjourned at 40 P. N.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-12-12

EXCITED THOUSANDS all over the land are
going into ecstasy over DR.. HI ng's New dis
covery for Consumption. Their unlocked
for recovery by the timely use of this great
life Saving remedy, causes them to go nearly
wild in its praise 1t is guaranteed 10 posi-
lively cure Severe Caughs. Colds, Asthma,
Hay Fever, Bronchitis, Hoarsness, Loss of
Voice, or any affection Of the Throat and
Lungs.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-12-12

THE Weekly Commercial Gazette is really a
a volume Of J6 columns with enough read
ing matter to employ the leisure time of a
well ordered family during the intervals of
its issue. Its commercial and market re
ports are the most comDlete and reliable
printed west Of the mountains, and through
them the resident OF the country can keep
fully posted on city prices for all the commo-
dities of life.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-12-12

There is an old clock in Washington, Pa,
concerning which the inhabitants of the
town tell strange story. About twenty
years ago man was hanged in the court
yard. The clock, which had always tolled
the hour regularly, stopped at the hour of
O'Clock, being the time at which the drop
fell which sent the unfortunate man into
eternity. Since that time the clock could
never be made to strike, and it is now to be
replaced by another.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-12-12

GEBHART's BEsT.-If you want good bread
buy none other than "Gebhart's Best Flour" :"
manufactured under the New Jonathan
Mills Process" the improvements prepara-
tory to the manufacture of which cost the
proprietors of the mill $4,000, and our re-
tail trade of one hundred barrels month
attests the fact that it is no humbug.
Respectfully,
Cook & BEERITs.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-12-12
A DMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE.

Estate of Mary Ann Hetzer, late of Somerset twp.
Somerset county, Pa, decd.
Letters Of administration on the above estate
having been granted to the undersigned by the
proper authority notice is hereby given 10 all
persons indebted to said estate TO make immedi-
ate payment and those having claims against the
same 10 present them duly authenticated for tset-
tlement, on SATURDAY, the 10Th day of January,
lss4, at the office Of ). L. Trent in Somerset.
HENRY II. STERN,
deel2 Administrator
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-12-12

On last Sunday, John FLETCHER, Of Jefier-
son township. accidentally shot himself. He
was exhibiting a large navy revolver to
some of his friends, when it was discharged,
the ball entering his abdomen, passing
downward through the muscles Of the abdo-
men. and through thethigh. The wound is
not a fatal one Dir. Moore, of New Lexing-
ton, extracted the ball and dressed the
wound.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-12-12

BucxLEN's ARSIca SALvE.-The greatest
medical wonder of the world. Warranted
to speedily cure burns, bruises. cuts. Ulcers,
Salt Rheum, Fever sores, cancers. pixies. chill
bIains, corps, letter, chapped hands, and all
skin eruptions, guaranteed to cure in every
instance, or money refunded 25 cents per
box. For sale bv c. n. Boyd. juno.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-12-12

On Thursday evening DR.. J. H. Vincent
will tell us all about That Boy DR.. Dio
Lewis SAYS: Il have heard all the distin-
guished lecturers for thirty years, but have
never heard lecture containing so much
humor, sense and heart as this one DR..
Vincent's reputation is SO well known by
everybody that the mere mention Of his
name. assures a full house.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-12-12

HOLIDAY GooDs.-I offer for the Holiday
Trade large and well selected assortment of
standard and miscellaneous books which
will be sold at popular prices. have all
the Red-line Poets, and a full line of the
favorite authors. Handsome sets of Dick
ems, Scott, Thaekeray, George Eliot, etc.
Sets of history, biography, and books OF
travel. Many handsomely bound and
beautifully illustrated presentation books
They really surpass anything of the sort
ever brought TO town. A great variety ol
books for children. large and small. l will
show the most superb stock of Christmas
cards ever offered in Somerset, among them
full line of fancy fringe cards, than which
there is none better made. Fine pictures in
handsome frames. terra Gotta placques, ar.
tistic fireplace screens, easels, fine velvet
cabinet frames, and many other nice things
Welfiey's, mp stairs. spcond floor. front
room, next to Schrock's store.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-12-12

Teachers and Others attending the coming
County Institute who desire to obtain good
card or cabinet photographs, will do well TO
call at my photograph gallery, where they
will find Mr.. A. d. Miller, skillful and
experienced operator from Pittsburgh in
charge. Remember the place; Main Cross
Street, next to Schrock's stere.
w. H. WELELEY.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-12-12

General orders have issued from the
headquarters of the National Guard an
nouncing the following appointments: Ma
jor General John F. Hartranft. Brigadier
General George L. snowden. Brieadier Gen
eral James A. Beaver. Brigadies Joshua X
Sigfried. Major General John F. Hartranit
is assigned 70 the command Of the Division;
Brigadier General George Il. Snowden to the
First Brigade; Brigadisr General james A.
Beaver to Second Brigade, and Brieadier
General Joshua X Sigfried TO the Third
Brigade.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-12-12

The readers of the HERALD will find that
the stock of Holiday goods offered by c. n.
Boyd is the finest ever seen in Somerset
Everyone should call this week and make
selections while stock is full. There is al
ways rush the last week. and desirable
goods are sometimes gone. Call at once.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-12-12

The "wishbone' wedding has become the
correct thing. The couple stand before q
floral wishbone. After the ceremony the
bride and groom are given the wishbone to
pull. The tug results in break some
where, and who ever holds the long piece is
absolyed from getting up to build fire in the
morning
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-12-12

tute. must not forget that the place to buy
all kinds of toys and pretty little things for
the Holidays, is at
Coor & RErprrs'
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-12-12

A thirty pound cannon ball, now in pos
session ofa citizen OF Ursina, this county
was found more than fifty years ago, by
John Hyatt. in the woods east of Ohio Pyle
Falls. This ball has been in possession OF
a number of citizens Of the Turkeyfoot coun'
try ever since. The old tradition is that
General Braddock, when on his famous
march. sent Washington down the river tc
Ohio Pyle Falls and the cannon ball Is sup,
posed to have been left there 10y his soldiers
An old nnsket was found about the same
time, by Mr.. Hyatt.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-12-12

The sunset on Tuesday evening was par.
ticularly brilliant, gorgeous, and remaSSa.
bic generally. 1t was witnessed by nearly
all ef our citizens, and many supposed the
illuminated heavens was caused by noun
tain fires. The sky was Of a bright red col,
or. and remained so for over an hour. II
has brought forth comment by the press
generally.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-12-12

E. Mcdowell. the leading jeweler of Som
erset county, now has his Holiday special
ties ready. A magnificent assortment of
solid gold rings. pins, earrings, bracelets, in
fact, our jewelry line is the most complete
and elegant ever offered. Silverware in
endless variety. A beautiful line of Silver
plated ware Of the best manufacture. COM
prising knives. forks. spoons, and odd piec-
es cf many different kinds. Watches, clocks,
bronyes. etc Come and see Us. No trouble
to show goods.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-12-12

The local Editor Of the HERALD returned
from Sunbury, Wednesday, where he bad
been to attend the wedding of Mr.. G. 5, Bur-
rows. who was Married to Miss Lizzie Mas
ser. Mr. Burrows has many friends and ac-
quaintances in Somerset who will be pleased
to learn of his happy marriage.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-12-12

Many windows in town look attractive
and beautiful, being profusely adorned with
flowers and plants, making a striking con
trast between the dreary outer world and
the cozy, pleasant home within.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-12-12

Mrs FOSTER CoNING--We understand
that arrangements are about perfected TO
have Mrs. J. Ellen Foster, the eloquent lady
lawyer Of Iowa. lecture in this place on the
evening OF the iSt of December. Mrs. +. Is
one Of the most eloquent and interesting
speakers 10 ghom it has been oar LOT TO
listen. and oar experience in this line Is not
a meagre one. We advise all who ENJOY
listening TO true eioqueDee. whatever theiI
views may be, 20 attend the lecture We
shall give full notice Of details in due sea
son.-haiser Echo.
Mrs. F. is expected TO speak here during
the Institute, and we bespeak for her full
house.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-12-12

! The Twenty-seventh Annual Session O
the Teachers Institute of 8omerset county
| will be held in the Court House, Somerset
Pa. commencing Monday, Dec. "a. at 2:3t
p. NJ. and closing Friday, IL \. NJ, Dec %
1888. The following subjects will be econsid
cred. /, Attention 2, Cultivation of Menr
ory; 3. Cultivation of the Imagination; 4
Culture of the Will 5, Globes 6, Lunarian
I, Scales OF Notation s, Alphabet; .. Pro
nuncination: TO- Teaching Tests.
The following papers will be prepared by
| the following named teachers: Tact and
Talent in the School Room, J. NJ. Berkey
The Kindergarten System, Levi Lichliter; A
Few Things Not Many, NJ. L. Middlekauff
School Punishment, f. f, Walter, Compost
ton in our Schools. W. H. Cover; How to
Secure Regular Attendance, ]. Schrock
Advice to Teachers J, B. Hicks; School
Room Etiquette, J. H. Pfale; How Shall
We Teach Beginners, Leila Weller; A Plan
for Graduation in Rublic Schools, A. C. Hol-
bert; How to Teach Reading, C. f. Liyen-
good; Misses Ida Musselman, Linda Cupp,
Hattie Stutzman and Emma Gloss will pre-
pare recitations or readings
Thursday afternoon an opportunity will be
given to the Directors to participate in the
work of the Institute. The following pro-
gram is submitted:
Rational Eduction, Rev. n. B. Crit chfeld;
Teachers Salaries, Rev. ]. H. Zinn; Should
Teachers wages be based upon age and ex-
perience, rather than upon the grade of GER
tificate II, H. Mason, f. d. Yutzy Should
the Teachers tenure of office be limited to
single school year? John r. Scott, Esq.
The following instructors will be present
Hon. E. E. Higbee Superintendent of Pub
lie Instruction.
Dr. n. C. Schaeffer, Principal of the Key
stone State Normal School.
Prof. T. b. Moss, Principal of the Califor-
MIA Normal School.
Prof George E. Little, of Washington, ID.
c.. one of the finest artists in Crayon and
Charcoal Sketching in the country, will in.
struct in Drawing.
Col Balm will deliver popular address
to the Institute, on Temperance" Tuesday
at 2:30 r. NJ,
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-12-12

We were informed the other day that
there would be several marriages celebrated
in this place in the near future Twere
ever thus.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-12-12
Here we are Again!
A Us IN THE LEAD.

IALWAY IN THE LEAD
$50
1L4 New and Elegant Holiday Goods
Just what and at such prices that every one may
give their friends handsome present have added to nv al
ready full stock many articles of beauty and usefulness
but you and for YOURSELF and know personally
that keep by far the finest assortmeno Holiday Goods of
any store in the county For ladies we have
Dressing Cases. odor Cases, Toilet Sets
Toilet Bottles Cut Glass Bottles, Bud Vases
Writing Desks, Photograph and Autograph Albums,
Handsome Boxed Papers in Plush and Silk
Handkerchief Boxes, Glove Boxes Puff Boxes Purses
Pocketbooks Ladies Watch Cases Work Boxes
Hand Glasses Picture Frames in Silk, Plush and Gilt
Seecopes and Views
Ladies heard to excam Oh my III could only think
of something that would suitable for gentleman would
buy it." WE'LL Just let me mention few of the manv hand
some goods that would be useful and very pretty have
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-12-12

To change watches and clocks TO accom-
modate the twenty-four hour system it is
proposed to put the additional numerals in
a circle on the dial just inside Of those nov
on the face reading the outside figures for
the time up to midnight Under this sys-
TEN vou may soon eat your supper at Is
O'Clock: evening entertainments will be an
nounced for half-past nineteen O'Clock and
YOU will go to bed anywhere from twenty
one to twenty-four o'clock.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-12-12

The building boom and spirit of improve
meut with which our people have been i'm
bued for some time past, stil continues,
with no abatement. the near approach OF
winter seeming to have no effect upon it
whatever
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-12-12

The little folks are anxiously looking for
ward to Christmas and the many good
things they expect to receive at that time.
They have only TO wait two weeks longer
when their doubts, fears, &c, will be lifted.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-12-12

The message of President Arthur will be
found on the first page, it is an able docu-
ment well worth perusal by all our readers.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-12-12

Mr.. A. ]. Lull, of the Somerset Dairy
Company, who has been seriously i'll with
typhoid fever, we are glad to say is slowly
recovering,
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-12-12

Representative Colborn and Morgan ar
rived home Saturday, the Legislature hav
ing adjourned, sine die Wednesday.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-12-12
EXECUTOR'S NOTICE.

Estate OF Cyrus Horner, late of Jenner
Twp, Somerset Co., Pa, decd.
Letters testamentary on above estate having
been granted TO the undersigned by the proper n
debted TO said estate TO make immediate pay
ment, and those having claims against IL to pre-
sent them duly authenticated for settlement on
Saturday, Jan uary l3 1854 at the late residence
Of said deceased.
LYDIA NJ. HORNER,
decl2. ExeeutriH.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-12-12

Mr.. Charles II. Fisher is confined to his
house by sickness. We hope he will soon
tie able to be about again.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-12-12

1t has been suggested that each public
school pupil in Pennsylvania should contri'
butte one cent for the erection on Capitol
grounds at Harrisburg, Of a monument to
Tnadaeus Stevens, " the father of the COM
mon school system of this State.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-12-12

Mr.. George R. Parker last week sold mis-
residence and business placo which he now
occupies on Main Street to DR.. Luther Of
Stoystown, the consideration being five
thousand dollars DR. Luther takes posses
sion on the lst day OF May. 1t is said that
he intends opening Drug Store in the
room now used by Mr.. Parker as dry goods
store.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-12-12

Our store will be closed on Christmas day
PARKER & PARKER.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-12-12

Court convened at half past ten o'clock
Monday morning, with Judges Baer, Col
ins and Snyder, on the bench.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-12-12

President John Taylor, the official head
Of the Mormon Church, is preparing an elab-
orate statement Of the political and social
attitude of the Latter-day Saints, for the
January number Of the North american
Rerielr
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-12-12

Sheriff Enfield and District Attorney
Fletcher, of Bedford arrived in Somerset
Friday afternoon from Uniontown where
they had been 10 attend the trial Of young
Mutt. for the killing Of Dukes. They left fol
home Saturday at noon.