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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-09-05

One hundred and seventy-fye rattlesnakes
have been killed this summer, in a single
township in Clearfield county, by workmen
employed in grading the Vanderbilt Rail
road.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-09-05

Wechtenheiser and Musser, the alleged
Stonycreek burglars, will be tried at the No
yember term of court.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-09-05

Johr II. Uhl, Esq. accompanied his
daughter Mamie to Pittsburgh, Mondyf
morning. where she will attend school
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-09-05

/ Growing in the garden of Major David
Knable, in this borough, is a stalk eight feet
high, containing one hundred and eighty
five suufowers. The Major is not at all
assthetic in his tastes.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-09-05

Our summer boarders have nearly all re
turned to their city homes.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-09-05

Several new houses will be erected in
Somerset this fall.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-09-05

The attendance at court last week was not
very large.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-09-05

The Johnstown Tribune is responsible for
the following snake story: While several
young couple We're stroiling along the wood
ed walks at Sheridan, the other evening,
one of the ladies felt that she was being
squeezed, but said nothing about it until she
noticed that the gentleman who was walk
ing with her was twirling his cane in the
hand she imagined was producing the pleas
ing sensation about her waist. 0ninvestiga-
ting the matter she was Mortified, and her es-
cort terrifedto find huge blacksnake coiied
tightly around her. Her company would
not 90 within rod Of her, fleeing precipi-
lately when she attempted TO approach him.
Finally farmers boy went to the rescue,
and whacked the snake on the head with
the but of a whip until it let loose. The
reptile was over four feet IN length, and had
squeeqed the girl so tightly that several of
her corset stays were broken, and it is feared
that two of her ribs are cracked.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-09-05

September will have five Sundays and
five Saturdays.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-09-05

The stonemasons are at work on the foun-
dation for the new stable on The jail prem
ises
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-09-05

Mr. Robert Ruby sold his property on
East Main street TO Mr.. H. F. Knepper on
Monday morning, for eighteen hundred
dollars. cash. Mr.. Knepper is to have i'm
mediate possession of the property.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-09-05

Mr.. A. A. Stutzman, agent for the Ameri-
can Fruit Evaporator, wishes TO inform the
public that he will have one of the Evapo-
rators on exhibition at the County Fair,
when and where he will be glad to have all
interested examine it, apd have its workings
explained. Wagon loads of fruit will be
exsporated by this machine during the three
days of the fair. He has already sold quite
number OF these machines, invaluable To
the farmer OF fruit grower. and is daily re-
ceiying orders for Others. Mr.. Stutzman
will also have on exhibition at the same
time one of A. II. Reds celebrated cream
cries. which takes FIST rank among the
creameries now in the market. Don't fair
to see both ofthese labor-saving and money
making machines, while at the fair.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-09-05

New applebutter Is offered for sale by our
merchants.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-09-05

Ntsa the first page of this paper will be
found the speeches made and the resolutions
passed at a meeting Of the Somerset county
bar held in the Court House last Monday
afternoon, commemorating the death OF
Judge Black.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-09-05
Soturdou .Sclenber D lSs3
OFFICE OF THE

OFFICE OF THE
South PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD CoMP'Y.
II HARRISBURG, Pa, Aug. IL, lss3-
4 SPECIAL MEETING OF the stockholders
Aofthe South Pennsylvania Railroad Company
will be held at the office of the said Company In
the city of Harrisburg, on Thursday. the 9th day
of September, 1883. at O'Clock in the afternoon.
when and where the joint agreement entered into
by the directors OF the South Pennsylvania Rail
road Company and the directors of the Harris
burg and Southwestern Railroad Company, for
the consolidation of the said two Companies and
the merger OF the said Harrisburg Southwest
ern railroad company into the said South Penn
sylvania railroad company will be submitted to
the said stockholders and vote by ballot in per-
by proxy taken for the adoption or rejection
Of the same, and at the same time and place all
of the acts resolutions and proceedings Of the
board of directors of the said South Pennsylvania
railroad company since the last annual meeting
and up to and including the day Of the said meet
ing VIII be submitted to the said stockholders,
together with resolution approving and ratiiy-
ing each and every of the said acts, and a vote of
the stockholders will be taken upon the question
OF adopting or rejecting such resolution.
FREDK. J. .GROTEVENT
augl54t. Secretary.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-09-05
T EGAL NOTICE.

Public notice is hereby given that the under.
signed has been appointed Auditor by the Or
phans' Court Of Somerset county 10 make and re
port distribution of the funds in the hands OF
John II. Snyder, trustee for the sale of the real
estate OF Rebecca MGregOr, decd, late OF Shade
township. Also. the funds In his hands coming 10
the heirs of said Rebecca McGregor and Mary
Lenhsrt decd, by the will Of Elizabeth Lambert.
tee Office of j. O. Kimmeil In somerset borough,
on Saturday, the 18th day Of September 1898.
7. Y. kIMMEL,
sep5. Auditor.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-09-05

Last Thursday morning Mr.. Jacob J. Mil
Ter, after having undergone most rigid ex-
animation at the hands ofa committee APP
pointed by the Court, was sworn in as a
member of the Somerset county bar. Mr..
Miller was close student in the office Of II.
L. Baer, ESQ. and is abundantly qualified
for the practice Of the legal profession. He
is a young man of good moral character and
fine attainments, and we predict for him a
brilliant future. Mr.. Miller left for Pitts.
burgh Saturday to resume his position as
principal Of the Bloomfield public school,
having made his engagement for the winter
before being admitted but will return to
Somerset to attend the different courts that
will be held. His professional card will be
found in another column.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-09-05

The American Construction Company,
which has the contract for the construction
of the Harrisburg and Western Railroad,
have opened an office on the third floor of
the Mammoth Block, above Boyd's drug
store.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-09-05

The Singer Sewing Machine Company VS..
Matthias Bowman. Appeal by defendant.
Verdict in favor % plaintiffs for the sum OF
S449S.
David kirnmell VS.. James McKelvy.
,TrespasS q. c. f. Verdict for defendont
Jacob Bender, next friend Of and in trust
for Mary A Bender VS.. Wyand Doerner and
Richard Bender, formerly trading and doing
business as Doerner & Bender. Verdict for
plaintiffin the sum of S3, 500
George Seibert vs.. Edwin Deal. Summons
in Covenant. Nerdict for plaintiff in the
sum of Sl35.92.
Albert Lohr. use of John A. Wilt VS.. r.
p. Lohr, administrator Of David Lohr, de-
ceased. Verdict for defendant.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-09-05
We are having regular fall weather.

Judge Baer is holding court at Bedford
this week.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-09-05
HENRY NEDRow.
REUBEN KNUPP.


There is standing to-day, and in good re-
paia, about two miles north of the town OF
Lgonier, at what has long been known as
'the Hermitage the parlor of General Ar
thur St. Clair, just as it was when occupied
by that noted but unfortunate military Off
CIR The parlor has been kept intact by the
/owners of the property-O' Haras and the
Hon. Harmar Denny and his heirs-until
the present. When the old structure was
decaying, a new building was erected. but
the old par!or was preserved, and the new
building SO constructed that it covered and
included the old parlor so that to-day the
parlor occupied by Gen. ST. Clair with its
elaborately carved wooden mantle piece and
small cupboards on either side of it, and
the shelves on which the General in We olden
time, no doubt kept his bottles, can be seen
by visiting the Hermitage" property, still
in the possession ofthe Denny boys.-Arg,as-
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-09-05

Go to Parker & Parkers for pretty calicoes
and ginghams. Bleached and unbleached
muslins, sheetings, pillow-cases, table linen,
napkins, fowls, and bedspreads.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-09-05
DUBLIC SALE.


BY virtue of an order Of sale Issued out of the
Orphans Cour OF Somerset County, Pa. 70 me
directed, viii expose TO public sale the follow.
ing described real estate, late the property OF
Conrad Brsn;, decd on The premises, on
Saturday, September p, 1888,
at / o'clock +. n, certain farm situate In
Brothersvalley Twp, adjoining lands of Henry
Braut Fred Brant, Israel Cober, Jacob Coleman,
VIM A. Rhoads, Harrison Humbert and Vim.
Sivits. containing 200 acres and allowance. about
le0 acres cleared and 25 acres in meadow. having
thereon erected a good two-story frame dwelling
house also, tenant house, bank barn and other
outbuildings. The farm has n sugar camp, !s
well watered, In fine state of cultivation. and
well timbered
TERMS.-One-third in hand on confirmation Of
sale, and the balance In iye equal annual pay
ments, to he secured by judgment bond. The farm
Is offered as d whole or In two parcels, to suit
purchasers
HIRAM X. BRANT
august. Admr. ofConrad Brant, decd.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-09-05
A DEMONSTRATORS NOTICE.

Estat. of Edward X. Grifith, dec d late of Jen
ner Twp. Somerset Co, Pa
Letters OF administration on the above estate
hayfng been granted to the undersigned BY ths
proper authority. notice is hereby given to al
persons indebted TO said estate TO make imnedi
ate payment, and those having claims against ths
same will present them duly authenticated fol
settlement at the late residence of deceased on o.
before September Is, 1858.
LEVI GRIFFITH,
Somerset, Pa, Aug. s, 1883 Administrator
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-09-05

] Il
1899 q. m. Monday Of las; week, and on Sat
urday al 5 O'Clock p. M, adjourned unit
10 O'Clock a, m, Monday, September 18th
/ The following cases were tried during IN,
week the balance Of the cases on the lis
/ being settled or continued.
CRIMINAL LIST.
/ Commonwealth rs Samuel NJ Bell, abor
tiun. on information OF Daniel Shaffer The
prosecutor not appearing, the Court instruct
ed the jury to return a verdict of moi
/ guilty.
/ Same VS. Charles Drew, larceny, on infor
nation Of Caroline Bell. The prosecutriS
not appearing, the Court instructed the jury
to return a verdict ofnot guilty.
Same vs. Edmund Cummins, maliciou:
mischief, on information of John A. Lam.
bert. Guilty sentence suspended.
Same vs.. Jesse Baughman Constable's
return, selling liquor without license. De.
tendant pleads guilty, and sentence sus.
pended.
Same ". William Iinke, assault and bat.
terry, on information of Frederick Bingner
Verdict not guilty. and costs of prosecution
to be divided between prosecutor and de.
fendant.
Same vs.. Savilla Mcintyre, surety of the
peace on information of Casper Durst. De.
fendant sentenced to pay the costs Of prose
cutiod, and to enter into a recoenizance to
keep the peace for one year.
Same VS. Elizabeth and Samuel Durst
surety Of the peace. on information OF Savil.
la Mcintyre. Defendants sentenced to paw
costs of prosecution, and TO enter into a re-
cognizance to keep the peace for one
year.
Same VS. Bryan Conner, aiding prisoner
to escape. on information Of {. II. S. Smith.
Verdict not guilty, but defendant 10 pay
costs of prosecution.
Same ". Francis A. Werner, assault and
battery, on information of John Lilly. Yer
dict guilty sentenced to pay q fine of one
cent, and costs ofprosecution.
Same vs. Same, assault and battery, on
information of Michael Byrne. Verdict
guilty. and defendant sentenced to pay a
fine Of one cent, and costs Of prosecution.
Same vs.. A \. Miller, selling intoxicating
liquors after notice served. Defendant
pleads guilty, and sentence suspended.
Same VS.. Edward Kimmen. assault and
battery, on Information OF John J. Fritz.
Verdict not guilty, and costs of prosecution
to be DIVIDED between prosecutor and de-
fendant.
Same vs.. George Largent, carrying con-
cealed weapons, on Information ofJohn W.
Pyle. Verdict guilty. and defendant sem
tenced to pay the costs of prosecution, a fine
of one dollar, and to undergo an imprison-
ment in the Western Penitentiary for Pc
riod Of one wear
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-09-05
lgUslC SCHOLARS WANTED.

Having given n my music classes IN CopnelIs-
Vile and dunbar, Will give lessons on the piano
and organ In Somerset and vicinity the ensuing
year. commencing September ist-
aug9 ELLA SCHELL.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-09-05
A DEMONSTRATORS NOTICE

Estate of A. c. Sehell, deed, late OF Somerset
Bor., Somerset Co., Pa
Letters of administration 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 to make immedi-
ate payment, and those having claims against the
same will present them duly authenticated for
settlement at the late residence of deceased on
Saturday, Oct 13 1883.
JOHN W. GARDNER,
sep'. Admr. of A. G.. Scheil.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-09-05
4 DMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE

Estate of Samuel Hay, late of Somerset .1wp..
Somerset Co, Pa, deceased.
Letters of administration on the above estate
having been granted TO the undersigned by the
proper autborify, notice is hereby given to those
Indebted to ii to make immediate payment and
those having claims or demands will please pre-
sent them duly authenticated for settlement on
Saturday the I'D day Of September. 1883, at the
late residence of deceased, or the law office of
X. Scott, Somerset, Fenns.
JOHN A. KAYLER,
augI5. Administrator.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-09-05

All The late styles of fall and winter hats
are Just coming in, at Mrs. NJ. NJ. TredwelPs.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-09-05

MR. EDIToR.-0n the first Saturday of
September We held our annual Sunday
school picnic ofthe Disciples church, in the
sugar grove of Elder Knupp. The weather
was pleasant and the attendance large, about
two hundred and sixty persons being pres
ent 4 sumptuous dinner was prepared by
the ladies of the neighborhood which vas
partaken of by all present, after which an
abundance of candies, nuts, etc., was dis
tributed among the little folks. Rev. Rob-
inson, of Donegal, Elder Knupp, of Laurel
Hill, assisted by number of ladies and
gentlemen, furnished mnsic for the occasion.
On the same evening, and on the following
morning at 10 o'clock, Rev. Robinson deliv-
cred excellent discourses to large and atten-
tive audiences in the Disciples church. We
return our thanks to those who came from
distance, and assisted in making the affair
a success.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-09-05
COURT PROCLAMATION.

? WBgEEar, the Honorable WILLIAM J. BAgR
President Judge OF tae several Courts OF ofCommol
Pleas OF the several counties composing the leti
Judicial district, and Justice ofthe Courts ofOye
and Terminhr and General Jail Delivery. for the
trial OF all capital and other onenccrs In the SAID
District, Ind W - COLLINS and SAMUEL SNYDER
Esquires, Judges of fhe Courrs of Common Pleas
ana Justices OF tn. Courts of Oyer and ferminel
and General Jail Delivery for the trial of all cal
tai and other offenders In the county sf Somerset
have Issued th ir preceps and to me directed. fol
holding u Court of Common Pleas add General
Quarter Sessions OF the Peace, and General jail
Delivery, and Courts of Oyer aud Terminer, at
Somarsef am
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-09-05

While in Somerset the other day, Mr.
Barnes stated that the route of the Harris
burg and Western railroad from Harrisburg
to point in Somerset county. about mile
east Of the County Farm, had been adopted,
but that the exact line from thai point
west had not yet been definitely decided
upon. Before the route up TO this point was
finally determined upon, considerable of
change was made, in the formerly proposed
line running through this county, and Mr..
0gle is now securing the rights of way in
accordance with this change of route. The
last line run by the engineers crosses the
Somerset and Bedford pike Immediately
west Of the residence of Mr.. Andrew Woy,
which is the nearest point TO Somerset, it
being about one and half miles from the
town.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-09-05
!. X. CoFFROTH,
Somerset PA

ra.le. peaches, now arriving daily.
Choice .se>tone peaches, which ere being
,.3 .y tht box at sl.6O to Sl.75. VIII not
t.ar laai this season, therefore now is the
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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-09-05

CoURr PRocEEDINGs.- Court convened at
1899 q. m. Monday OF las; week, and on Sat
urday al o'clock p NJ, adjourned until
10 O'Clock a, m, Monday, September 17th
The following cases were tried during the
week the balance of the cases on the list
being settled or continued
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-09-05
COOK & RFrR1rs.

Nr,r MAEKEr.-Main Street.-We have
,. added a large Refrigerator TO our Meat
Nsrsr; n which all meats can be kept cool
Hi Clean Mutton, Beef, Pork, &c, kept
instantly on hand. Open daily. Parties
.-v.nr meat can have it kept in the Refrig-
.-i'u- until wanted.
We Aaye, also, 600 new brick for sale
'tch we viii sell by the hundred or thous-
s.l at q low price.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1883-11-03
CLEAN THE STREETS.

The paving of any street in this
city is a matter for consideration In
the dim and distant future. The
founders Of the town were so broad
in their ideas and generous, that
they made the streets wide. enough
for parks. There are more than
four acres of street to every block
in the city; the idea of paving so
much territory is out of the ques-
ton for many years, and even IN
the future the improvement can be
made only on the wealthiest streets.
But while we cannot talk OF stone,
wooden, aspbaltum or other ROADS,
that might be easily swept, we may
suggest the cleaning oftener than Is
done of the graveled thoroughtares.
During the late period of stormy
weather, East Temple and adjacent
streets were covered by mud and
slush all the way from two to SIX
inches deep. Winter is coming
upon us with its weeks of rains,
SHOWS, frosts and thaWs, and if the
old custom of cleaning the roads
now and then when it happens to
be convenient to perform the labor,
we may look for five months
of nasty streets. The cost
of cleaning a mile Of streets
which includes the business and
dirtiest part of town-cannot be so
great that the corporation is unable
to indulge in the luxury oftener
than twice a year. If the process
were gone through with half-a-dozen
times during the period of sloppi~
ness, the city would hardly become
bankrupt, while everybody who has
TO 90 or look into the streets, would
be happier. 1t is suggested that
during the approaching winter ex-
ira attention be given to this matter,
and instead of leaving the slush and
filth to accumulate for a grand
clean up in the spring, the cleaning
be attended to at brief intervals.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1883-11-03
LOTTERY SWINDLEs.

Postmaster General Gresham is
making an earnest war against lot
teries, and should be sustained in
the stand that he has taken against
these fraudulent. swindling institu>
tons. The Federal law provides
for imposing q penalty of 500 to
$500 upon anyone who knowingly
deposits or sends by mail any letter
or circular pertaining to lotteries.
Mr.. Gresham is putting a liberal in
depreciation upon this law, holding
that a letter asking for lottery tick
cts is a violation of the statute, and
that anyone corresponding with a
lottery company upon the subject is
equally liable with an agent or sec>
rotary who sends out the circulars.
In this manner the Postmaster
General completely surrounds the
sWindlers. He declares it TO be his
intention to prosecute patrons Of
lotteries as we'll as the concerns
themselves, and says that before he
retires from Office he expects to
make it very dangerous business
for any body to place himself in a
position where his money can he
taken by these robbing concerns. 1t
would be a good thing for this Terri
tory if Mr.. Gresham were to extend
his reformatory efforts as far west as
Utah, which annually contributes
hundreds If not thousands Of dollars
torogues inKentucky andLouisiana.
In this connection it might be again
mentioned that a Territorial statute
makes it misdemeanor to publish
or circulate the advertisements of
lotteries in the Territory. The law
has heen defed, however, from the
day of its passage, THE HERALD,
We believe, being the only newspa>
per in the city that has perslstentiy
and emphatically refused to publish
the lottery advertisements. District
attorneys, through either fear or
favoritism, lave uniformly refused
TO prosecute for violations of the
statute, though their attention has
been repeatedly called to those
violations. The consequence Of this
defsnce of law and neglect of official
duty is that monthly drawings"
are regularly announced in the
papers, and dupes are regularly
sending money to the southern
swindlers. If we ever get district
attorney who has the courage to
make an example of some of these
publishers, who have a higher re-
gard FOR money than for laws or
morals, perhaps Utah will not be 80
good a field for the operations of the
sharpers.