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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-11-07

At about four O'Clock Friday morning
many of our citizens were awakened from
their peaceful slumbers by shrill voice
crying out on the crisp morning air, " fire (!
fire - The fine brick stable on the property
of Mr J. X. Cofiroth was found to be on fire.
the flames from which had flashed their
light into the bedroom of Mrs. John J.
Hoffman, THUS awakening her. She imme-
diately aroused her husband and little sons,
and the little fellows, half naked, ran into
the street and gave the alarm. The night
was terribly cold and the wind was blowing
great gale. Immediately north of the sta
ble that was on fire. only narrow alley di-
viding them. were the large frame ware
houses Of Messrs. Cook & Beerits, in which
were stored nearly one hundred barrels Of
oil, with much other combustible material,
the buildings themselves being mere tinder
boxes. Our citizens are well schooled in
fighting the fire iend, and right bravely did
they fight Friday morning. The stable was
fireproof, or as nearly SO as building can
be made, having an iron roof, and this
alone saved the whole northern end Of the
town from being reduced to ashes. Notwith-
standing the courage and skill with which
those present fought the flames, bad it not
been for the iron roof they could not have
prevented them extending 10 the adjoining
buildings, then it would have been goodbye
Mammoth Block, Cook 4 Beerits' Block.
Printing House Row, Presbyterian Church.
aud many ofthe other best buildings of the
town. As it was the fire was bad enough,
but j; misht have been most fearful in its
consequences. The stable was a new one,
ard was one ofthe most complete and con-
yenient buildings ofthe kind we have ever
seen. IL was almost entirely ruined. val
liable COW was found lying in her stall and
was dragged out for dead, but afterhard got
up and walked off. Mr.. Coffrotk's handsome
gray horse, Fred, one of the best animals
that ever stood on four feet, was suffocated
by the smoke. and was found dead by the
first person who entered the stable. The
stable was filled with hay. corn, fodder, and
other feed. The fire originated in the hay
NOW. but by what means is a mystery.
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" Let me assist you, Mrs. Fisk. What in
the world have you in all these bundles ~
Well, | will tell YOU, Michael. Thi.
morning my husband put on the wagon @
lot of apples, potatoes, ETC., and gave me
some money besides, and told me to go to
Somerset and buy our winter goods-suits
and overcoats for the boys, and dresses for
the girls. Well, Mr.. Fisk was telling me
how cheap goods were at J. b. Snyder &
Cos. and he didn't tell me half | bought
good calicoes at five cents, and good cotton
dress goods at six cents; oak cashmeres, all
wool, at fifty cents, and just the lovelest at
eighty-fiye cents, and Brocatells at I2i and
10 cents. You know they have a young lady
clerk there just now, and she can tell you
how much goods you want. what kind of
trimming, aud all about it. She is such a
nice young lady not stuck up at all. Well,
have talked too much if don't soon
quit they will get me in the papers yet, like
you and Mr. Fisk did. Did you buy any
queensware. Mrs Fisk p No, but priced
them. am going to come back Mr.. Sny-
der says land believe it, he always tells the
truth that for five dollars he will give me
all the queensware and glassware can haul
home. Ia, tar'
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/ THANKSGIVING PRocLAMATIoN.-The Pres
ident has issued the following Thanksgiving
proclamation I'm furtherance of the Gus
tom of this people at the close of each year
TO engage upon day sat apart for that pur-
pose, in special festival of praise to the
, Giyer of all good, /, Chester A. Arthur,
President of the United States, do hereby
designate Thursday, the 10Th day of Novem-
ber next as a day OF national thanksgiving.
The year which is drawing to an end has been
replete with evidences Of divine goodness.
The prevalence of health, the fullness of
harvests, the fullness of harvasts, the stabil-
ity of peace and order, the growth Of frater-
nal feeling, the spread of intelligence and
learning, the continued enjoyment of civil
and religious liberty-ail ofthese and count
less other blessings are cause for reverent
rejoicing. therefore recommend that on
the day above appointed the people rest
from their accustomed labors, and, meeting
in their several places of worship, express
their devout gratitude TO God that He hath
dealt SO bountifully with this nation and
play that His grace and favor abide with it
forever.
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CoSEEAUGR ITEHs.
Applebutter is plenty.

CoSEEAUGR ITEHs.
Applebutter is plenty.
Cory-huskings are scarce.
The chestnut crop Is failure, on account
of the carly frosts.
Independents are as scarce as chicken
teeth.
Mr.. Jonas Kaufman who was out in Kan.
sas during the summer is back again, he was
out to dispose of his farm and says Cone
maugh is the place for him.
Mr.. jacob Fash, our leading merchant Of
Dayidsville is preparing to go west, till New
Year with his family. Your correspondent
is not aware of what he is going to follow
in the western states
Our public schools are in progress littl'
over three weeks, and are doing good work
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NOTE THfs-If any of our readers have
private receipts for liniment, family medi-
cines, horse powders, etc. that they desire
to haye compounded, they will do well to
consult Campbell, the Druggist, 264 Main
street Johnstown. His stock of drugs, dye
stuffs. etc, are not only fresh but pure, and
his prices reasonable. His aim is to please
his customers, and he knows that the way
to do this is by selling strictly pure goods at
reasonable figures. Don't forget the name
and number. 264 Main ST.. Johnstown.
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ASunday School Memorial Service to eel
ebrate the 4O0th birtday of DIR. Martin Lu-
ther will be held in Trinity Lutheran
Church next Sabbath morning, at the usual
! hour ofchurch services.
A Luther Memorial Service adapted 10
the occasion, will be used and with the fol-
lowing addresses. constitute the programme
Luther, his parentage and childhood
Oliver Knepper.
His life at Erfurt, in the University and
in the Monastery. y. Boyd.
The condition of the church which gave
rise to the formation.-Valentine Hay,
Esq.
Luther's most pronounced acts in the Re
formation.--W. II. Ruppel, Esq.
His characteristics and endowments which
fitted him for the work of the Reformation.
-Rey. W. A. Gring.
His social and domestic life. His death.
Rev. ]. F. Shearer.
All are cordially invited.
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Mrs Jane Thomson, wife of the late Judge
Alexander Thomson, of Chambersburg, Pa,
died yesterday morning at Camden. where
for some years past she has been staying at
the residence of her son-in-law, James b.
Dayton. Mrs. Thomson was the daughter
of General Graham, an officer of considera-
bic note in the war of 1872, and was born in
1904. After her marriage she lived in Wash.
ington during her husbands eight years
term in Congress and united most Zealously
with him in his plans for the reformation of
the prison system of the country. Upon
Mr.. Thompson's appointment as Judge for
the district composed of Franklin, Somerset
and Bedford counties, of this State she re-
turned to Chambersburg, where she resided
until his death, when she moved to Cam
den, where she resided until her death.
Mrs, Thompson leaves five children, two of
her sons being Frank Thomson, vice presi-
dent Of the Pennsylvania Railroad, and DIR.
William Thomson, of Philadelphia.-Phi
Times, Oct 30.
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A Run ON DRUG SToRE.-Never was, such
a rush made for any Drug Store as is now at
C. n Boyds for Trial Bottle of Dr. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption. Coughs
and Colds All persons affected with Asth-
ma, Bronchitis Hoarseness. Severe Coughs,
or any affection of the Throat and Lungs,
can get Trial Bottle of this great remedy
FREQ, by calling at above Drug Store. Regu-
lar size 81.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-11-07

CHANGE OF Books IN TowNsHIP-Raub S
Readers have been adopted by the School
Board of Somerset township, and are now
offered for sale and exchange by C. n. Boyd
Bring in your old readers at once and get
them exchanged before the schools open and
take advantage of the very low prices.
School supplies of all kinds in stock.
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New BAGGAGE RULE OF THE PENNSYLVANIA
acknowledgements November lst, .
rule tat present in effect upon all the prin
cipal rail lines of the West and South lin
iting the weight of single pieces of baggage
will be adopted upon the Pennsylvania
Railroad. On and after the first proximc
agents of that line will decline to receive fol
transportation any piece of baggage exceed.
ing go pounds in weight. The rule requir.
ing charge for the weight of all baggage in
excess of $50 pounds for each passenser will
rel nain in effect, as before.
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/ would respectfully inform my friends G
Somerset county that | have opened new
drug store at 232 Main Street, Johnstown
Pa, where would be pleased to see them
My 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 He!lebore, Persian Insect Powder
etc, When in need of anything in the
drug line come and see me or write fol
prices. All inquiries cheerfully answered
CHAs. GRIEFIrH
232 Main Street.
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The sections being each about one mile in
length the numbers of the sections above given
will indicate approximately their distance from
Harrisburg, Pa.
Plans. prufles and specifications may be seen
and all necessary inform ition oh aimed appli-
eat ion at the offices of the Division Engineers of
the American Construction Company, viz
Division No. 2, at Fannettshurg, Pa.
g. at Everett, Pa.
Z" 4, at Bedford, Pa.
- 5, at Somerset, Pa.
. g. at Mt Pleasant Pa.
Satisfactory evidence will be required from bid
ders of their responsibility and ability to com
plete any work that may be allotted them, at the
prices named in their proposals, and within the
time fixed for its completion
Such evidence should In all cases acc ompany
proposals.
The right is reserved to reject any or al bids
recei we'd, If not deemed satisfactory.
ROBERT n. SAVER,
oct3l Cniei Engineer Am. Con. 90,
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My fall and winter stock is now full and
fresh, having just received 1t from the Phil,
adelphia and New York markets. Those
wishing to buy clothing for men, youths
and boys, will save money by calling at
Heffiey's. Also, full line of underclothing,
hats of all kinds and styles, ranging in price
from % cents up. Trunks. satchels and
gloves, bought direct from the factories.
Carpets very cheap, TO close out the stock.
A complete line of wall paper, gents ties
and scarfs. linen and paper collars, all of
which will be sold as cheap as they can be
bought from wholesale dealers.
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GouH Very Trul
SOMERSET, Pa, November 3, 1888.

LUTHERAN MEMORIAL SERvIcEs.-A series
of Lutheran Memorial Services will be held
in the Lutheran Church in Meyersdale, and
in ST. Paul's lFrtz'sl Lutheran Church,
which constitutes part of the charge. on
Tuesday evening, Wednesday ard Wednes-
day evening. November 18th and I4th inst.
At these services sermons will be preached
and addresses delivered by ministers and
laymen, both of the Lutheran church aud
of Others, bearing upon the life, work and
influence of Martin Luther during the peri
oi of the great Reformation of The 10th CEN
tury. A programme has been prepared and
published and the public services will be
highlp profitable and entertaining. The SER
vices in St. Paui's Church, in the country,
will commence on Wednesday, November
14th, at 8 A. NJ, and continue during the af-
ternoon and evening of that day. and those
in the Lutheran Church at Meyersdale will
commence on Tuesday evening the 18th
inst, and close on Wednesday evening the
14th. Services will commence promptly at
O'Clock All are most cordially invited to
attend the memorial services, and the min
listers of sister denominations are specially
invited TO attend.
J. NJ. SNYDER. Pastor.
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New Goods New Goods Just Fece, we'd
our fall stock of goods, consisting of bla <
and colored silks, black and colored cash
meres, cloth suitings in all shades, black
and colored velvets, brocaded velvets. fan
mel sackings, Jerseys, shawls and skirts. A
full line of new goods at bottom prices at
PARKER & pARKER's
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-11-07

AprLEroN's READERS WIN.-Get your APP
pleton's Readers at Fishers Old Reliable
Book Store. The Court has decided that
Appleton's Readers must be used in Somer-
set Township and at Fishers Book Store
you can get them nicely covered, and cheap.
All kind of school books at Fishers Book
Store at the lowest posi- prices.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-11-07

Aspiendid chance for getting good pho.
tograph, fine card cabinet, and panel photo.
graphs taken by an experienced photograph.
er from Pittsburgh, can now be had at Wei.
fiey's photograph gallery. Call and set
samples of our work. Prices reasonable.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-11-07

MEAT MARKET.-Main Street-We have
Just added a 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 it kept in the Refrig-
orator until wanted
We nave, also, 1905 new brick for sale,
which we will sell by the hundred or thous-
and at a low price.
Ross DAVIS & Co
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The first snow storm ofthe season visited
this section last Thursday. The beautiful
came down at intervals during Thursday
Friday and Saturday, and it looked as
though winter had set in earnest. Saturday
there was a great change in the atmosphere,
and Sunday and Monday were two of the
most delightful fall days We ever expert
enced
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! The b. & o. Railroad Company is putting
up shanties Immediately east of Meyersdale,
TO accommodate five hundred Hungarians
whom they will shortly put to work widen-
ing the deep cuts in that section OF their
road for double track The road is to be
double tracked between Pittsburg and Cum
berland. with the exception of Sand Patch
Tunnel
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BARGAINS for 90 cents, worth
co; Cashmere for IS cents, sold elsewhere
for 20 cents; Cashmere for Sl.00, worth
sl.25; Sc inch all wool cloth suitings for
sl.Oo, sold elsewhere for 10 to si25.
Mrs A. +. UHL's
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A Family Blessing.

Under date Of May 10, 1888 we have received
the following information from Mr.. Lorenzo Lom-
bard, of Portlsnd, Me- He says For several
years past have been troubled with severe back
ache and pains 10 the side, and when would lie
down could not res, we'll, a. it seemed impossi-
BILE for me to get into an easy position, and nv
aches and pains increased constantly to such an
extent that became convinced had a disease
of the kidneys fastened to me- and after all other
cures had failed vas persuaded by a neighbor to
try Hunts Remedy, as himself and wife had been
greatly benefited by Its use, and many of our
acquaintances spoke Of its merits In the highes,
terms. ! purchased q bottle at Nichols drug
store and soon rs I had taken few doses Of II
fhe pains In my back were relieved, and after
tn king three bottles my sideache and lame back
are cured, and can truly testify that Hunts
Remedy Is an article of great merit, and will dc
all that is claimed for It. and:I know Of many
other people in Portland whohave found . cure in
Hunts Remedy after all others failed to do any
good, and recommend It to ali who have kidney
or liver disease, hoping this may be the means ol
relieving some sufferer who does not know Of the
msrits:of Hunts Remedy
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-11-07

NEW BAGGAGE RULE.-Commencing Nov
smber lst rule lat present in effect upon
all the principal rail lines of West and South
limiting the weight of single pieces of bag
gage will be adopted upon the Pennsylvania
! Railroad. On and after the first proximo
agents of that line will decline to receive for
transportation any piece of baggage exceed
Ing $50 pounds in weight. The rule requir-
ing a charge in excess of 150 pounds for each
passenger will remain in effect, as before.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-11-07

The Bedford County Press says that work
has been commenced on the Siding Hill
Tunnel, in that county, on the line of the
South Pennsylvania Railroad.
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Be sure and examine my stock Of fall and
winter hats before purchasing elsewhere.
They are all fresh having just been received
from the eastern cities.
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st. Nicholas.
KpITED BY MRS. MARY MAPEs DODGE.

1.-THE New York Tribune once said 81 In the
avalanche of Immoral literature that threatens
the children, strong, vitality wholesome, and
really attractive magazine is required for them,
and ST.. NICHOLAS has reached a higher platform
and commands for this service wider resources in
art and letters: than any of its predecessors or
contemporaries The reference to the wide re-
sources in art and letters commanded by ST.
NICHOLAS was never more fully illustrated than
by the extraordinary list Ofattractions which that
magazine announces for 1854. The following will
be some OF the leading contributors
Louisa NJ. Alcott, J. t. Trowbridge,
Capt. Mayne Reid. HJalmar HjOrth Boyesen,
Maurice Thompson, krank X. Stockton,
Charles Dudley Warner, Joaquin Miller,
Elizabeth Stuart Phelps, A. ID. T. Whitney,
Julian Hawthorne, Celia ThRxter,
Nary Mapes Dodge, Lieut.. Fred'k Sehwatka,
Rose Hawthorn Lathrop, +; 5. Brooks,
Geo. w. Gable, Chas. G.. Leland.
Susan Fenmore Cooper, John g. Whittier,
" II. H." W. o. Stoddard, q. p. Church,
and scores of other distinguished writers. The
best artists and epgrayers Illustrate the maga-
zine: 1t has been truly said that the reading OF
ST. NIcHoLAsis
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A UDITOR'S NOTICE.

A UDITOR'S NOTICE.
W. II. Blshotf for use on In the Court Of Com.
NJ. A. Ross & Son, Pleas of Somerset Co,
Pa, Nos l21 and Us
The Pinkerton Lum- Nov. 7. lssl.
Der Company
And now 10 wit. oath October. 1888, on petition
of NJ. A Ross s. Son by their attorney II. 5 Ends.
ley filed, the Court appoint L. e. Colborn. Esq,
Auditor to make distribution.
Somerset County ss
:..: Extract from the Record.
seal Certified Ost. q. 1883,
:.....: s. L. TRENT, Pro.
Notice is hereby given to all parties interested
that will meet to perform the dulles under the
above appointment at my Office in Somerset Pa.
on Friday, Nov %, 1873. at 10 O'Clock A. NJ, when
and where all parties can attend If they think
proper.
l. G. C0LBORN.
oet3l. Auditor.
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Mr.. and Mrs. VIM b. Cofroth who have
been visiting friends in Maryland and Vir
ginia for several weeks past, returned home
Saturday
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EXECUTOR'S NOTICE.

Estate of Hartman Reitz, decd, late of Stony.
creek Twp, Somerset Co.. Pa.
Letters testamentary on the abo-e:estate having
been granted to the undersigned by the proper
authority, notice is hereby given to all persons
indebted to said es.ate TO make immediate pay
meut and those having claims against the SAINT
will present them duly authenticated for settle
ment on Saturday, the Sd day OF November 1883
ct my residence In said township.
JOSEPH REITz,
oep.21, Executor.
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full line of underwear, stockings, gloves
handkerchiefs, collars, neckwear, velvet.
ribbons, ruchings and corsets, at
PARKER * PARKER's.
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EXECUTOR'S NOTICE.
A DEMONSTRATORS. NOTICE.

Estate Of Jonathan Rhodes, late of Somerset
twp. Somerset CO.. Pa, decd.
Letters of administration on the abCye estate
having been granted TO the undersigned by ths
proper aat hority notice is hereby given to all per
sons indebted to said estate TO make immediate
payment, and those having claims against the
same to present them duly authenticated for set
tlenent on Saturday December /. 1888, at the late
residence Of the deceased -
JOSEPH HORNER.
JOSEPH T. RHODES,
oct2S Administrators
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- -
DIED.

OHLER.-On October 80, 1888, in Milford
township, Julian Ohler, aged 20 years,
months and 10 days.
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We would respectfully call the attention
of our readers TO the advertisement of Mr..
Josiah Woy, to be found in another column.
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Forepangh, the Snowman, it is said, will
institute legal proceedings sgainst the bor-
ough of Johnstown and the roughs who
mobbed his show a few weeks ago.
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The girls who have worried through the
past three years without receiving those
happy words will be glad to know it is only
two months to leap year.
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4 Wom ans AFFAIR.

Mrs. N. H. Small, the wife of the popular dep
uty sheriff and assessor OF Topsham, Me- writes
us on May Is, 1883: " That she had BEEN severely
afiicted uring several years with kidney and
liver disease, accompanied with severe pains and
backache Having tried many so-called cures
and medicines, and doctors prescriptions, with
out re living any benefit, and while seeking for n
cure she noticed the advertisement of Hints
Remedy and decided TO try 1t. Having bought a
bottle at Mr.. Johnson's drug store, commenced
using it with such fattering results that she con-
tinued its use, and after using only five bottles
the improvement in her health is so marked that
she wishes all who are afflicted In like manner to
know Of this most valuable and reliable medicine
and she msst cheerfully recommends Hunts
Remedy to all, and especially TO females who are
troubled with complaints peculiar TO the sex"
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Several of the gentlemen of the town Sc
cured the services of the Little German
Band" and serenaded their friends Thursday
night, ''and it was very cold"
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A DMINisTRAToR-s NOTICE.

Estate of John p. Bowser, late of Summit Twp,
Somerset Co. Pa, decd.
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 uiii present them duly authenticated for
settlement on Saturday, the Sd day OF November,
1883, at the Office Off. \. Kimmei, at Meyersdale.
ELIAS FIkE.
SAML. J. B0WSER,
Somerset, Pa, Sep. 70, 1883. Administrators.
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The attendance at Court will likely be
very large, as great interest is manifested in
the burglary cases that will be tried then.
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/ Our genial friend. Dr. c. G.. Stutzman, o
Salisbury, was in Somerset Monday.