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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-07-25

The North American Rerieo for August
opens with a very spirited discussion of the
subject of Moral Instructions in the Pub
lie Schools" by the Rev. DR.. II. Heber
Newton. who offers practical scheme for
conveying ethical instruction without refer
ence 10 religious tenets, and the Rev. DIR.
Francis L. Patton, who maintains that the
Bible must be made the basis Of all moral
teaching. Henry D. Lloyd exposes the
tricks and frauds of speculations in grain,
which operate to make bread dear, and
maintains that they should be repressed by
law, as being fragrant in opposition to pub
lie policy. Woman in Politics." by ex-
Surgeon-General Wm. A. Hammond, is a
caustic discussion of fcertain facts of nervous
organization which in his opinion render
the female sex unfit for participation in
public affairs. Hon. Francis A. Walker re-
views Henry Georges Social Fallacies,
criticizing in particular his doctrines regard
ing land-tenure and rent The evils result
ing from Crude Methods of Legislation.
both national and State, are pointed out by
Simon Sterne. who advocates the adoption
of certain rules Of legislative procedure,
which in English practice, have been found
to serve as an effectual barrier both against
lobbying and against the mischiefs of ILL
considered law-making. Charles F. Win
gate writes of The Unsanitary Homes of
the Rich, and there is joint discussion of
Science and Prayer" by President Galusha
Anderson aud Thaddeus B. Wakeman.
Published at 30 Lafayette Place New York,
and for sale by booksellers in general.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-07-25

The An,ericaa Anicult,tri,t for July gives
the following timely advice which fits this
section. The citizens of our county know
too well the terrible effect of these fires.
Read it. There is great loss every season
by individuals owning wood lots, and to
the public, from carelessness or design in
handling fire In the summer drouth the
leaves and fallen limbs become like tinder
and the cigar stump or emitted pipe, the
brands from a camp fire or picnic party, are
enough to kindle great contiagration.
Fires are often started from the sparks of
railroad engine, from carelessness in burn
ing brush. or from mischievOus boys, just
to see the blaze. There is much loss to the
owner of the forest burnt over in trees kill
ed, in fuel and fences consumed, and in the
wealth of leaves and mould burned and
| dissipated. The forest does not recover as
when it is cut with an ak. 1t remains for
years a blackened desolation in the land
| scape In most cases the whole neighbor-
| hood suffers from the reduction of the area
of the forest, already too small to husband
| the rainfall, and protect the springs and
| riyulets, that feed the rivers. This great
public evil should have the immediate ut
tention Of the law makers.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-07-25

EpIToR HERALD lit seems that the Berlin
corrspondent Of the Meyersdsle Commercial
and few others of that place, are . little
dissatisfied with the treatment they received
here on the Fourth. True our celebration
was not what il might have been, yet We
think it was not so near being . failure as
Gthe dissatisfied Berliners think it was But
why they think it such grand failure, is
that our saloons were closed until after din
ner, and that they expected to be nursed,
petted, and carried around on the people $
hands when here, but think they were 20
sadly disappointed that they went away
feeling that they were not angels, nor the
oniy people that live.
And further, they are loud in their de-
nunciations of undue advantage taken of
them by exorbitant charges for meals, etc"
Well, permit me to say that there were $45
paid by our lodges to the hotel keepers for
board for number of the Beriiners, and
those who had money with which to pay
for their dinners ate and said nothing, but
quite a number who, it is reasonable to
think had no money, went around sponging
and begging of some of the poor people to
feed them, to which latter class think the
Commercials correspondent belongs.
He further says that we called on gen
tleman of that place TO take charge of the
management of affairs. Well, If such was
the case. is it a wonder that it was such a
failure as he imagines, As 10 Berlin's sue
cess in her former celebrations, and what
success her future ones will be, it i. for the
people to judge. For those of the past, l
would say that they were of ssch insignifi-
Sance that they have invariably been pro-
nounced failures and more of money-nak-
ing schemes than the one in question, for
those who were in attendance from this
place say that they had TO stand to table
of cold victuals and pay one dollar for such
as they could get thereon.
As to his announcing a celebration tor
next year, think it Is plan indicative of
great wisdom, on account OF its being neces-
sary to have ample time TO prepare for a
celebration which, when compared with
pygmies will be-oh, so great in the minds
of the Berliners, and especially in the mind
of the Commercials correspondent.
In conclusion, would say that if Berlin
has many such nincompoops as the CONNER
,iaTs correspondent they had better erect an
asylum, as such would be fit place for
them. L.
.Stoystown, July %, 1888.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-07-25

Howard F. Mowry. Esq, Court Reporter
for Bedford and Somerset counties. died at
his home in Bedford Monday night of last
week, after !. brief illness Of typhoid fever.
Mr.. Mowry was young man of good
ability and great personal integrity. and
was much liked by all the members of our
bar In speaking of his death the GG=ette
says:
"a peculiar sadness attaches to Mr. Now
ry's death. lie was stricken down in the
full yiyor of youth, when the star of hope
shone brightest and when honest ambition
opened up sunny future and promised
him honors and applause from his fellow
men. The stern summons separated him
from young wife 20 whom he had been
united just six months before; from loving
parents whose hearts were wrapped up in
him and who watched his career with pride
and satisfaction from devoted sisters. to
whom he had always been kind. affection
ate brother. seldom are the circumstances
surrounding death as sad a they are in
this case. Bu. 10 the beresved ones there is
the consolation Of knowing that the deceas-
ed left behind him character such as few
men can bosst of. and that the sorrow
which is expressed for him comes from
those who admired his sterling virtues and
many amiable traits. The deceased was
q quiet, sentlemxnly. unassuming man.
honest, upright and straig htforward and
free from those vices which young man are
too often addicted TO, He was consistent
Christian, having been member OF the
Reformed church for many years. and he
died in the hope Of the blissful Immortality
which is promised those who walk in the
way Of righteousness.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-07-25

The Burgess docket shows the following
entries for the past week James Conkling
drunkenness and vagrancy. After spending
forty-eight hours in the lookup, Conkline
was brought before the Burgess, and after a
/ hearing sentence wa. suspended until the
/ first of August, and the prisoner released on
/ his own recognizance.
William Reilly, drunk and disorderly
sentenced 10 pay fine Of five dollars and
/ costs.
Dennis Carey, yagraney sentenced to 30
DAYS at hard labor, and placed in the custody
of the Sheriff
There was another arrest on the charge OF
drunkenness and disorderly conduct, but the
prisoner having taken an oath TO abstain
from the use Of intoxicating liquors for GO
days, and promised reformation, it was
thought best not to give his name for pub
lication.
Burgess Colborn has made up his mind
that the Borough ordinances must and
shall be obeyed, and evil-doers may rs well
make up their minds to the fact that any
violation of the same will be met by speedy
punishment Our citizens support him
heartily in his efforts to preserve the good
order Of the town, and on all such questions
the council stand at his back solid as a
rock. -
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-07-25

One Hundred Cents for Trade Dollars
AT Fishers book store you can get 100 cents
for your Trade Dollars in goods at regular
rates. Don't loose IS cents on your Trade
Dollars, but bring them all to the book store
and get fun value. At the book store you
can buy lis pieces Of sheet music for 30
cents, by mail l6 cents extra for postage
Also, Il pieces Of sheet music for 10 cents.
In stock and for sale at ) cents each, 800
pieces of sheet music. Big sensation Ele-
CANT placques, palettes and pictures for dec
Grating your rooms, at the book store. The
book store is the only place in the county
where you can buy handsome articles for
birthday presents. Everything handsome,
beautiful, pretty. nice and cheap at the book
store, and no friils.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-07-25

JEFFERSON ITEMS -
Farmers are busy harvesting Crops art
good, especially hay.
Nelson b. Christner lost valuable horse
last week. The horse was badly cut by q
moving machine
There were five barns and three houses
built in Jefferson this summer.
Mr.. Jacob Lavsn is cutting his wheat. II
is the best in Jefferson township
Mr.. L. d. Gnagey will open Normal
Shool here on the 30th. Mr.. Gnagey is s
good scholar and we doubt not that he viii
be good teacher as well.
Mr.. C. W. Baker, who graduated at Penn
sylvania College, Gettysburg, Pa, last JUNE
is spending his vacation in our quiet village
He will enter the Lutheran Theological
Seminary at Gettysburg, about the middl,
of September. Success go with him.
Mr.. H. B. Schlag moved into his new
house last week.
The grain field of Mr.. Peter Brugh attract
ed many Of our sturdy farmers last week
from the fact that he and Mr. j. II Morri
son had a selfbinder in full operation.
SELTsAM.
I'VE have three letters from different
gentlemen in Jefferson township, from
which the above items are taken. The bal
ance of their letters are devoted TO tn,
praise of particular makes of agricultural
machinery. As that kind of matter come'
under the head Of advertising, we must de
cline to publish it except at regular rates
Ed.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-07-25
CHAs. c. SHAFER,
Secretary.

An exchange gives the following sensible
advice to self-important people; " 1t may be
set down as rule that no one can afford
not to be gentleman. 1t is best to learn
this rule early and practice it late. 1t is not
wise to treat any one brusquely, because
you canno, always judge a bird by the
feathers he has on. Ii is not well TO look
down on anybody, because the time may
come when he will look down on you.
There is certain self-hood in every one
which should be respected. We have no
right to infringe upon it. 1t is not morali-
ty, it is not mere conventional rule, it is not
simply social regulation it is something
in the nature Of things that you should al
ways show a delicate regard for Others. One
who did not fail here was never known ut
terly to fail elsewhere"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-07-25

The Susquehanna ami Southwest Rail-
way Company is an assured fact. 1t will
run from Sunbury, Pa, TO Hancock, Nd, a
distance of lS5 miles, and will pass through
Fulton county. On Tuesday of this week.
the Recorder Of Fulton county entered a
mortgage from the Railroad Company to
the Central Trust Company, of New York,
for S4.050,00O. The money is TO be used in
building the road
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-07-25

Iwould respectfully inform my friends of
Somerset county that have opened a new
drug store at 232 Main Street, Johnstown,
Pa, where would be pleased to see them.
Nv stock consists of Pure Drugs, Chemicals.
Patent Medicines, Dye Stuffs, Perfumery
and Fancy Goods generally. At this season
/ would call attention to the insectrades,
such as Pure Paris Green, Pure Powdered
White Hellebore, Persian Insect Powder,
ETC.. When in need of anything in the
drug line CONE and see me or write for
prices. All inquiries eheerfully answered.
CHAs. GRIEFITH
232 Main Street
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-07-25

The Baltimore aud Ohio Railroad Com
pany have a large force Of men al worl
widening Brooks tunnel, tins county, for 4
double track. Following this the Pinkertor
tunnel is to be cleared and double-traeked
and the entire road from Cumberland {,
Pittsburgh made double-track road Tbs
large increase of freight and passenger traffic
on this division. ard the further increase
expected since the b. & o have become IN,
owners Of the Pittsburgh Southern. hay,
compelled this increase Of facilities.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-07-25

An exchange abiding to the hot weather,
says. BE careful of the little ones now that
the dog days are here Giye them plenty
of air and daily baths, and ripe fruit and
pure milk, and protect them from the damp
air in sufficient clothing. The coming two
months will be hard upon them, and unless
properly guarded, the doctor will be FIRE,
gent and unweloome visitor of your housE
hold
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-07-25

Mr. T. Robinson, has Just put in couple
at the Somerset House, that are attracting
the attention of our people, and being prais-
ed on all sides as the very best pump put
down in the County. With one Of the
pumps boy of fourteen can throw a stream
of water q distance of sixty feet. The depth
Of the well makes no difference in the
height or distance to which water can be
thrown. Any of our people who want q
first-class pump for small money will do
well TO cali at the Somerset House and ex-
anime these or address for circulars and in
formation ~
Z. RoBrSsos,
Shady Lane, Pittsburgh.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-07-25

Mr.. Alex c. Schell, the well-known tin
and hardware merchant Of this place, died
at his residence on East Stree; on Friday
evening about O'Clock. A number Of
years ago Mr.. Schel spent some time in
Kansas and Texas where he contracted
some bronchial trouble, which has affected
him more or less ever since. On the Fourth
Of July he accompanied the Somerset band,
Of which lac was member, to Stoystown.
The heat and fatigue of the day were more
than he could stand, and shortly after his
reiurn from stoystovn he became 50 i'll as
10 be confined to his bed. The last four or
live days Of his life he was perfectly unoon-
soious the heat having affected the brain.
Mr.. Schell was an industrious, careful and
pains-taking business man, who had greatly
endeared himself to large circle Of friends.
His body was buried in the Disciples ceme-
iery on Sunday, the funeral procession,
headed by the Somerset Band, being one of
the largest seen in Somerset for long time.
He was 80 years of age, and leaves wife
and two children.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-07-25

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, 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 pnre goods at
reasonable figures. Don't forget the name
and number, 264 Main St. Johnstown.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-07-25
DIED.

McGRIFF.--In Somerset. Pa, July llth,
1888, Orange s. McGriff, eldest son of Mr.
J. II. Pisel; aged q years. months and ~
days -~fsl. --
CUMAINS--0n Tuesday, the 10th day of
July, 1ss3, Joseph Cunmins, Esq, in his
s5th year.
Mr.. Cummins was the father Of Col r. p
Cummins, who at the head Of the I42d Reg
iment Pennsylvania Volunteers Vas killed
on the Sd Of July, 1868. at the battle OF
Gettysburg.
At the first election held in 1870, under
the Constitution of 1888, Father Cummins
was elected Justice Of the Peace for Som.
erset Borough. He was elected a member
of the House Of Representatives of Pennsyl.
vsnia in 1853 and 1854, and Was again elect
ed Justice in 1866 and 1871, faithfully per.
forming his duties in all these positions to
the satisfaction of his constituents.
He was consistent member OF the Meth.
odist Episcopal congregation of this borough
for over fifty year,, good citizen and re.
liable friend who has passed to his home
above, having lived far beyond the usual
time allotted to man. We can truly say
with Mr. Hemans: Leaves have theil
time 10 fall
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-07-25

1t is well worth while to save your home
paper and have it bound A few years will
make it the most instructive and entertain.
ing volume you can possess. All the laws
of association make it more o. less history
of yourself and friends. Names, dates and
facts are preserved for you in the most ac.
cessible manner over it you may cry al
your mistakes, laugh at your follies, rejoice
in review of those steps that have led you
to prosperity. 1t gives the history ofyour
own town, which is but an epitome of uni
yersal history.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-07-25

A correspondent from Brazil describes g
rather singular street scene. He says
noticed = gay young dandy driving smart
English dog-cart, while his negro servant
sat beside him smoking cigar. Astonish-
ed at a such sight, / turned to one of the
bystanders for an explanation, when was
still more astonished to hear that the negro
whom had taken for the servant, was the
master, and that the white dandy was a
Cockney driver, imported from London ex-
pressly to mark the wealth, fashion and
importance of his sable master.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-07-25

Messrs. Keller & Sanner, the well known
grocers and confectioners of this town have
added -four and feed to their business, and
propose to push it vigorously. They have
the Celebrated Vienna Flour in barrels and
sacks. as well as a choice brand made by
Brinker & Mullin, by the gradual reduction
roller process. Corn, oats and chop always
fresh and full. Mocha, Java, and all other
grades of fine coffee a speciality. The purest
and best confectionery in the market. Best
brands of tobacco and cigars always on
hand
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-07-25

Twenty-seven members Of i. +. Cummin.
Post, G. \ r.. of this place, went down to
Ursina on Monday last 10 muster in new
Post at that place. They were rcyally en-
tertained by the Ursiua boys, and given a
banquc; at the Miller House. The new Post
is twenty seven strong. and will be known
as the Ross Rush Post No 36l. The officers
are
Pos; Communicated. Z. ID lutzy.
Senior Vice Commander-B +. Snyder.
Junior Vice Commander-George Ander-
son.
Quartermaster-Noa Scott
Adiutant-LeROy FOrqUer.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-07-25

Miss Ne;tie Reynolds, OF New Haven, Pa,
who had been visiting Rev. Duncan, of this
place, returned TO her home last week, &C
companied by Miss. Maggie Duncan, who
intends spending some time visiting in Fay
ette county.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-07-25

Work has been begun in the government
printing Office on the list of pensioners
which was ordered by Congress las, session.
The work will make about 1900 octave
pages of nonpareil type, and will comprise
800 600 names, giving the names each PEN
sioner BY state. county, etc. Nineteen hun
dred copies will be printed for distribution
BY members of congress.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-07-25

The match tax, now abolished, small as
it was, apparently, being only one cent on
a box, constituted nearly two-thirds of the
price for which matches were sold. The
tax amounted to 81 a a gross, while the
matches were sold for S2. This instance Of
nearly all tax and but little property has
had no match in our Internal-Revenues sys-
TEN since whiskey worth fourteen cents a
gallon paid a tax of 81. Matches now sell
at eighty-fiye cents gross, showing that
dealers have not thrown off all the tax
which they do not pay.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-07-25

PfcNIc The Disciples Church and sun
DAY School will hold their annual picnic I
the Hugus grove to-day Wednesday July
25.h. A good time is anticipated and la,
been looked forward to with great hopes by
the little opes as well as larger folks. A
!. Colborn, Jr., will deliver the address
The Somerset Silver Cornet band will b,
present and enliven the services and occa
sion with music
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-07-25

How many know that horse gets up be-
fore and COW gets up behind, and the COW
eats grass from her and the horse eats TO
him? How many know that surveyors
mark on a tree never gets any higher from
the ground or what trees bear fruit without
bloom
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-07-25

A party ofyoung gentlemen torom Balti-
more leave for Somerset ria Gettysburg,
Chambersburg, and Bedford Saturday next.
They viii ride bicycles and expect TO make
the distance in about three days, not includ-
ing stOps
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-07-25

Mr. Harry Strickler, Deputy Collector Of
Franklin county, spent several days Of last
week in Somerset, on official business.
Harry has many warm friends here, who
were glad to take him by the hand.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-07-25

Rev A. T. Truxal, OF lrwins, preached in
the Reformed church Sunday morning, and
Rev. George johnson of Philadelphia,
preached to a large congregation at the same
place Sunday evening.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-07-25

On the fourth page of this paper will be
found the speech delivered by Hon. A. J.
CoIborn, before the House Of Representa-
tives, on Thursday, July 18th. 1t is an able
and forcible arraignment of the Democracy
and should be read by everyone.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-07-25
A DMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE

Estate Of Samuel Heinbaugh. late OF Addison
township, deceased.
Letters of administration on the abOve estate
having been granted To the undersigned By the
prop.r authority notice is hereby given to all
persons indebted 10 said estate TO make immedi-
ate payment and those having claims sgainst the
same 10 present them duly authenticated for set
tlernent on SATURDAY, the 30th day VI June, lNs3,
at o'clock p NJ, az the late residence % dec d.
JEREMIAH J. FOLK.
DAVID HEINBAUGH.
gavie Administrators.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-07-25

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ing JOY to the homes of thousands by saving
many of their dear ones from an early grave.
Truly Is DR.. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption, Coughs, Colds. Asthma, Bron-
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in the Throat, Pain in Side and Chest. or
any disease of the Throat and lungs, posi-
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C. \. Boyds Drug Store. Large size slO0-