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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-12-26

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
Go make grand speciality of books Thou.
sands of books now on my shelves and
counters, and yet thousands more coming
for 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,
biograph les. 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, 1883-12-26

The first session Of Court that has ever
been held in Somerset county on the Sab.
bath day was opened at g o'clock Sunday
morning in the Grand Jury room, for the
purpose OF receiving the verdict in the case
Of Mrs. Vim. Galbraith vs.. the Somerset &
Cambria r. Il. Co. The case wss an i'm
portsnt and interesting one, sud several
davs had been occupied in its trial. The jury
retired to their room at three clock Satur-
day afternoon. and did not come TO a con
clusion till eleven O'Clock at night, when,
under the instructions of the Court they
sealed their verdict and brought it in the
following morning Billy Galbraith. it will
be remembered. was killed one Sunday af-
ternoon. in the spring of -. while acting as
conductor on the s. & C. r. T., nesr Wick
roy's. Believing that her husbands death
was owing to negligence on the part OF the
Company, Mrs. Galbrai;h brought suit for
damages in the sum of $4,000. She was
represented by +. J. kooser, Esq, while ".
II. Koontz. Esq. and two Pittsburgh aitor-
neys appeared for the defendant company.
The case was closely contested on both
sides. and resulted in verdict of 81 200 for
the plaintiff.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-12-26

CHRISTMAS Toys By THE TBousAYDs.-
The Grand Emporium for Christmas Toy.
and valuable Holiday Goods in Somerset,
will as usual be displayed for sale at Cook 4
Beerirs', in the room occupied by the Five
Cent Counter. All kinds of toys for the
little ones, from one cent up. A tremendous
display of handsome dolls china, wax, and
unbreakable dolls from one cent TO two
dollars, Beautiful tea sets, china cups and
saucers, mugs, etc. One fine feature of the
display will consist of elegant vases and
moustache cups. A larger assortment, bet
ter goods. cheaper prices, and more of them
than we have ever offered before. Everybody
attending Court should take advantage of
this opportunity to take something home
for Christmas for the little ones. We have
for sale very handsome lot of sleds for
boys and girls.
Cooy 4 RYrprrS
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-12-26
Cook 4 BEEpIrs'

TEACHERS HEADQUARTERS during the In
stitute will as usual be al Fishers Book Store,
where tickets will be on sale for the various
lectures, aud where teachers and their
friends can lounge around and be comforta-
bic, at their ease. Mr.. Fisher will be pleas
ed 70 show the teachers his stock of reward
cards and elegant Holiday goods, suitable
for presents: Volumes of poetry, histories
dictionaries, biographies, fiction, and all
books will be sold to teachers al special
prices during institute week Don't forget
Fishers Book Store. Cook 4 Beerits'
Block.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-12-26

MEAT MARKET.-Main Street.-We have
just added large Refrigerator to our Meat
Market in which all meats can be kept cool
and clean. Mutton, Beef, Pork, &c, kept
constantly on hand. Open daily. Parties
buying meat can have ii kept in the Refrig-
orator until wanted.
We have, also, 100000 new brick for sale,
which we will sell by the hundred or thous-
and at a low price.
Ross DAVIS & Co.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-12-26

The Cantata of Santa Claus rendered by
the scholars and teachers Of the Disciples
Sunday School in the Court House Saturday
night, was greatly enjoyed by large audi
ence. The Christmas tree contained pres
ent for each member Of the school, and az
the close Of the Cantata the large tree was
stripped Of its fruit by the Superintendent
and the presents distributed among the de-
lighted and appreciative scholars II was a
rare treat in itself 10 see so many happy,
bright faces, and pretty children tosetheS
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-12-26

The Christian people of Western Pennsyl-
vania. Eastern Ohio and West Virginia all
want live newspaper, pure in its morals.
The Pittsburgh Weekly Commercial Gazette
tian family of whatever denomination than
any other Pittsburgh paDer. With the
Somerset HERALD to furnish you with the
live news of your own county and the
Pittsburgh Weekly Commercial Gazette TO
give you the political, social, agricultural
and religious news of the State. Nation
and world your family will be furnished
with clean and wholesome reading matter
during the entire year of 1854 for the small
sum of 1925.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-12-26

EXCITED THOUSANDS all over the land are
going into ecstasy over DR.. King 5 New dis
covery for Consumption. Their unlocked
for recovery by the timely use of thi. great
life Saving remedy, causes them to go nearly
wild in its praise. 1t is guaranteed to 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, 1883-12-26

The Weekly Commercial Ga=ette each week
contains two or more portraits of men and
women of the hour, together with interest
ing biographical sketches of the subjects
Its news columns bristle with live news,
and with the Somerset HERALD and the
Pittsburgh Commercial Gazette as regular Wis
itors, every family circle can keep fully
posted on all great topics of the times.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-12-26

Situate In Milford township. Somerset County,
two miles Centrcville and i've miles FROM Semer-
set The farms jointly contain 400 acres The
land lays we'll, and most of 1t has been lined.
water in nearly every field Underlah with 8
foot vein ofcosi. which T. now in operation. Two
gooi apple and peach orchards. Good neighbOr-
hood good reasons for selling. WIN sell sspa-
rately or collectively Possession given April l.
lssi. Apply ut once and obtain bargain, as we
mean 10 sell. For further information apply TO J
r. Snyder Somerset, OF X. X. and George Il,
Snyder, on premises
Postofiice, Glade, Pa. dec2s-.t
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-12-26

HOLIDAY EXCURSION PENNSYLVANIA RAIL
RoAD.-The usual custom of placing on sale
Excursion Tickets during the holidays will
this year be observed by the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company; Philadelphia, Whining.
ton and Baltimore Railroad Northern
Central Railway, West Jersey Railroad, and
Baltimore and Potomac Railroad, and to
that end round-trip tickets will be sold at
al ticket stations on the above lines on De
cember 22d, 25d, 9th, 25th, 29th. 2Oth, 3lst
1888, and on Juuary lst, good for the teturn
trip until January ID, 1881.
Particulars to be had at the ticket offices OF
the company.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-12-26

The Twenty-Seyenth Annual feather,
Institute of Somerset County, was called to
order promptly at three o'clock, Monday af-
ternoon' by Superintendent Weller. Prayer
was offered by Rev. c. {. Duncan, after
which the following organization was effect.
ed F: President, J. c. Weller; Vice President
A. c. Holbert; Secretary, J. II. Pfshler; As.
sistant Secretary, ]. NJ. Blough Query Man
agers, d. c. Eichnor and VI. c. Berkey.
one hundred and ten teachers were enroll
ed. Prof. T. b. Moss, Of the Califo ma State
Normal School. was introduced and snaG. a
few remarks, after which the Institute al
journed 10 m eet at 80 ?. N.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-12-26

NorE 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, as 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, 1883-12-26

Some unknown newspaper wit contributes
the following to the literature of the day
There was a man in our town who thought
be was wondrous wise; he swore by all
things good and bad he'd never advertise.
His goods were advertised ere long, and
thereby hangs a tale-the I'D. as read by all
his friends was headed "sheriffs sale"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-12-26

An exchange says the practice of dressing
boys in short pants, in obedience to fashion
tand little girls in skirts may be included
IS fruitful source of disease. The legs gel
cold, driving the blood To the head, and
leaving the little fellows easy victims to diph-
theria and othe diseases of the throat and
lungs
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-12-26

II Harris burg, it is said, will be the seat o.
operations for the new Vanderbilt railroad
The officers Of the South Pennsylvania are
now negotiating with the officers of the Safe
Deposit Company, Of Harrisburg, with
a view Of making the latter the trustee for
the bondhoiders in the NOR tgage to be exc
cuted upon the entire road and upon which
the money for its construction will be Sc
cured. The mortgage Eil be given for
several million dollars. All the financial
transactions will probably take place IN
Harrisburg through the Safe and Deposit
|, Company and the First National Bank. 4
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-12-26

The Pullman Palace Car Company have
commenced running their new buffet par.
lor cars " on the fast express trains on the
Pennsylvania railroad. The cars are the
finest specimens of the public conveyances
ever turned out Of the Pullman shops and
will undoubtedly prove very popular. They
are longer than the ordinary parlor cars and
are beautifully finished in hard woods, with
large, comfortable chairs and very large
windows, above each of which is am artistic
setting of stained glass. In each car is a
buffet from which passengers can at any
time be supplied with cold lunches and with
tea, coffee and the better class of wines,
liquors and cigars.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-12-26

The Somerset House was lighted by gas
Saturday night for the first time> II is the
first building in the town that has ever been
so lighted The gas Is manufactured from
benzine and Is generated in a tank under
ground. in the lower end of the lot. Gas
pipes were laid all through the house at the
time it was built and every room has at
least one jet in it. The light is very good
one. and of course is great convenience.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-12-26
W. II. WEIELEY

There is trouble in the Dunkard church
in Jackson township. Cambria county. One
portion seeded for some cause and were
barred out of the edifice. They subsequent.
Is forced the door open, and suit has been
brought against them.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-12-26

The Weekly Commercial Gazette has always
been a straightout Republican paper, never
switched from the track by clamors of any
kind, and so it will always remain while the
supremacy of the Republican party contin-
ues to be necessary to the well-being of the
State and Nation. The news from all polit-
.cal standpoints is presented fully, as is the
proper province of Metropolitan paper, but
the paper in policy and principle is Repubii-
can Simon pure, and blown into the bottle
The brand can be depended upon.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-12-26
EXECUTORS' NOTICE.

Estate of Lazarus Hochstetler, decd late Of JEFF
erson township, Somerset County, Pa
Letters testamentary on the above estate
having been granted 10 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 sutheu' icated for set
temnt on Saturday, February ?, 1883, at the OF
nee of the Executor, in New Centreville.
AARON WILL,
dce.26 Executors.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-12-26

The Dunkards hold their National Con-
yentien next spring three miles west Of
Dayton Ohio, near the junction Of the Day
ton & Union and Panhandle railway. Lum
Der has been collected for the tabernacles
required by the occasion, the largest one be-
ing intended to accommodate 5000 people
1t is expected that 2oO06 members Of the
denomination will attend the convention.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-12-26

The funeral of Frederick Kreager, sr.,
took place Thursday December 90 at the
Jersey Church. The funeral services were
conducted by Rev. J. w. Boyd, ofthe Church
of God Congregation, of which deceased
was member for thirty years. Mr.. Kreager
was born in Hanover, Germany, in 1902
he came to this country when young man
and spent most of his life in Somerset
county. He leaves large circle of Relatives
in this country. He had almost reached
the age of 50 years when he was called TO
his eternal home He was able to converse
intellinently upon the prospect of a future
life up to the hour of his death.
Cow
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-12-26

Whoever wrote the following did it well :
at is not what people eat, but what they
digest, that uakes them strong. 1t is not
what they read, but what they read, bnt
what they remember that makes them leorn-
ed. 1t is not what they profess, but what
they practice, that makes then righteous"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-12-26

GEBHAKT's BEsr.-If you want good bread
buy none other than "Gebharts Best Flour, F"
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 q month
attests the fact that it is no humbug.
Respectfully,
Cook & BEERITs.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-12-26
Cook & BEERIrs

OYSTERS II will have good supply of
tub, can and shell oysters for the Holidays.
Our can oysters are equaied by few, and
excelled by none. Don't fail to give us q
call. ". II. PLArT.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-12-26

Z. 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
prising knives, forks, spoons, and odd piec-
Is cf many different kinds. Watches, clocks,
bronzes, etc. Come and see us. No trouble
to show goods
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-12-26
DIED.

KooNTZ.-November Is, 1888, Jacob
Foster koontz, aged years and days.
KooNTZ.-November .. 1855, Mary r.
Villa Koon,z, aged u years, months and
Il days.
KOONTZ-December II. 1883, Gilbert
Koontz, aged years, month, and 4
days.
These were children of Jacob and Susan
Koontz, of near Stoyestown, who were
taken sick in such quick succession by that
dread disease. diphtheria.
Though cast down we're not forsaken,
Though afflicted, not alone;
Thou didst give, and thou hast taken,
Blessed Lord, thy will be done
r.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-12-26

The personal property of Daniel Fritz.
deceased. late of Brothersvalley township
viii be offered for sale Thursday, January
5. 1854, at Pm
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-12-26

! THETRAMP LAw-The unabated an dabom.
Unable tramp nuisance is daily becoming
more annoying and obnoxions while the
act, passed by the Pennsylvania Legislature
few years ago TO suppress professional
tramping, remains as a dead letter on our
statute books.
| 1t would not be just to condemn, uuquali-
fiedly, all persons designated as tramps as
unworthy of kindness or charity, for possi-
bly, there may be many among them whose
true story would call forth our tenderest
emotions. But there are so many whose
rowing life is matter of choice or has been
brought about by Incidence and dissipation
that the tramp, in general, is set down as an
unmitigated vagrant, devoid of nearly all
worthy traits of character.
This floating population is evidently a
blur on our civilization as long as we show
our incompetency to deal with it successful
ly, The idleness and beggary which are
necessary accompaniments of tramp's life,
must lead to the loss of self-respect and con-
sequent degradation, and the thousands of
them that are daily passing to and fro and
watching for an opportunity TO commit
some depreciation, must necessarily have an
evil influence on our body polite as well as
being highly obnoxious to industrious and,
provident people.
The community has been harrassed so
persistently of late by these dirty, ill-looking
vagrants that the people are commencing to
feel that some relief from the nuisance is de-
youtly TO be wished. The enforcement of
if the people would make up their minds
that it should be enfoacedin every case COM
ing under their observation.
Section one of this law provides that any
person going from place TO place begging
and requiring money and a living. and
having no fixed place of residence in the
county or city in which he shall be arrested
shall be deemed tramp and on conviction
shall be sentenced to prison for period not
exceeding twelve months.
Section two provides that any tramp
entering dwelling house without the
permission of the occupant, or shall kindle
any fire in the highway, or on the land of
another without the owners consent, or
shall be found to be carrying dangerous
weapons and firearms, and shall on being
tried by jury, be found guilty of unlawful
practice as aforesaid, shal be sentenced to
prison at hard labor for period not exceed
ing three years.
Section three provides that any act of
begging or vagrancy as described shall be
evidence that the person committing the
same is a tramp.
Section four provides that any person may
apprehend tramp and take him before
justice OF the perce or alderman, whose duty
il shall be after hearing the evidence, to
discharge or commit the prisoner for trial,
as in other cases Of misdemeanors.
Section five provides that the acts shall
not apply TO any female or minor under
sixteen wears of age, nor TO any blind, deaf.
or dunn person unable to perform manual
labor.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-12-26

For a cheap clock, watch, or jewelry for
ladies or gents, call at Heffiey's.
If you wan to buy Holiday Toys at bottom
prices, go to A. Nathan's.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-12-26

Tickets for the three lectures during the
Teachers Institute are now on sale at c. y
Boyd's Drug Store. Season reserved seat
tickets, si25. Single admission, 10 cents
Reserved seat, so cents.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-12-26

A WIDE-AwAKE DRUGGIsT-Mr C. " Boyd
is always alive to his business and spares no
ps.ins TO secure the best of every article in
his line. He has secured the agency for
the celebrated DR.. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption. The only certain cure
known for consumption, coughs, colds,
hoarseness, asthma, hay fever, bronchitis or
any affection of the throat and lungs
Sold on positive guarantee. Trial bottles
free. Regular size 81.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-12-26

Overcoats, Suits for men, youths school
bows and children. Hefiley can beat any
thing in Somerset. Don't fail TO call as
they will be sold cheaper than ever during
the holidays.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-12-26

Teachers and others attending the Insti-
tute. must not forget that the place to buy
all kinds of toys and pretty little things for
the Holidays, is al
CNnr- T.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-12-26

Mr.. Frank Meyers, who is attending school
at Prof. Hastings Academy, West Phila-
delphia, is home for the HOLIDAYS.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-12-26

We deem it but justice TO our many
patrons and friends to make this public an
nouncement. For some time two charac-
tiers, one by the name of Fisk and one by the
name of Mike, have been writing and talking
about us, and We are pleased to say you
will hear of them no more. Mr.. Fisk has
gone into the wholesale business for himself
and Mike has bought twenty thousand acres
of good farming land in a thickly settled
Western State We would say that We are
still selling goods atthe same stand in Som
erset, and would advise all who want to get
rich to buy from us, and in few years you
can save money enough to do as Fisk and
Mike have done We are closing out our
oyercoats and caps way under price. We
wish you all the compliments Of the season.
We remain,
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-12-26

Brook Trout, Salmon and Labrador Her
ring, can't be beat, at Keller & Sanner's.
Morgan's blankets will make the most
suitable Holiday present you can buy.
Prices for gray $50 to $50 per pair,
do white $500 to s. 80 per pair.
do scarlet $3.50 to $3.50 per pair.
by mail to
WILLIAM S. MORGAN,
Quemahoning, Pa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-12-26

The heavy fall Of sleet Sunday night de-
laved all trains on the S. & C. Railroad on
Monday. The mail train from Johnstown,
due here at Il:47 a. m. did not arrive till
4l5 p. m, and the mail north, due here at
l:l5p. m, did not get here for two hours af-
tor II was due
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-12-26

There will beno school until after January
LIST, and the youngsters are correspondingly
happy.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-12-26

The Union Temperance Meeting held in
the Disciples Church Sunday night was
largely attended.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-12-26

Messrs. Cook & Beerits last week made a
large shipment OF goods to Contractor Nc
Fadden, at the Allegheny Tunnel.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-12-26
4 DMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE.

d
Estate Of Mary Ann Hetzer, late of Somerset twp
Somerset county, Pa, decd.
Letters of administration on the above estate
having been granted 10 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 .set-
tlement. on Saturday, the I9th day of January
1854, at the office Of 5. L. Trent, in Somerset
HENRY II. STERN
deel2 Administrator.
LNXECUTOR'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 au-
thority, notice is hereby given to all persons in
debted to said estate TO make immediate paw
ment, and those having claims against II to pre-
sent them duly authenticated for settlement on
Saturday, Jan uary l9. lss+ at the late residence
Of said decea ased.
LYDIA NJ. HORNER,
decls. Executrix.