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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-05-07
Durability OF Bank of England Notes.

The album in which specimens of
the various counterfeits discovered
are preserved, also contains some in
teresting proof of the extraordinary
durability of the notes. There are
three notes for twenty-five pounds
which passed through the Chicago
FIRE, and were sent in for redemption
by Mr.. r. II. Nottin, paymaster of
the Chicago and Alton Railway
Though they are burnt to a crisp
black ash, the paper is scarcely bro
ken, and the engraving is as clear as
in new note There are also five
five pound notes which went to the
bottom of the sea in the unfortunate
training ship Eurydice, and were re-
covered after SIX months immersion.
They are not even frayed. The pa
per is stained light brown, and
that is the only effect their long ex-
posure to salt water has had. We
were shown in a small case covered
with a magnifying glass few char
red fragments of paper for which the
bank paid f1400. They are the
remains of several notes destroyed
in fire, and were redeemed at their
full value, the holders being able to
give their numbers and dates, and to
satisfy the bank that they had astu-
ally been destroyed. There is anoth-
er note in the album which was in
circulation 125 years before it was
returned to the bank for payment
No note is issued twice. As soon as
note is returned, even though it
has been out but few hours, it is
cancelled. Very often note issued
in the morning is brought back to
the bank in the afternoon of the
same day, but on an average FIVE
pound note is out about eighty days.
The notes have many strange ad-
ventures. One of large denomina
ton was found keeping the wind
away in the broken pane of a cottage
window, neither the cottager nor his
wife having any idea of its value
Another, also for a large sum, the
disappearance of which had led to
many neutrality-suspicious. and accu-
sations, was discovered, after many
years, inclesed in the wall of the
house from which it had mysterious
ly disappeared. One thing the notes
will not endure. They will hold to-
gether at the bottom Of the sea, and
come out of furnace intact, but
they will not outlast the scrubbing,
the bleaching, and the mangling Of
the laundry. That trial, to which
they are often subjected through
the inadvertence of ladies who send
them to the wash in their dress pock-
cts, usually defaces them, though
even after it their genuineness is still
recognizable.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-05-07
The Shotgun Policy IN Georgia.

Two men were standing at the
gate of a country farm yard whit
tling sticks and giving each other
dots about managing women. Talk
sassy to 'eu, the man on the out
side of the fence said, an ye'l see
how they'll be fotched down"
Just then the cabin door opened,
and a red-headed, long -necked We
man yelled:
Say, Zeke, ther hour's out
Out whar?" he yelled back
"Out'n the barl, she answered
Wall, put it back an cover it up
tighter" he replied, while the out
side man grinned.
Don't yol see how she's ducked
a. ready?" he laughed, when the
fiery topknot disappeared.
II does" spoke the elated victor.
Presently the same shrill voice
cried:
"Zeke. Use gwine over to mars,
an eff We think ther measles air
ketchin', III leave ther baby
hyar."
Dunno whether they's ketchin'
er not" replied the husband.
+" I've never seed 'em keteh any
thing"
Again the head was drawn back,
amid applause from the outside.
The next time the door opened the
muzzls of shotgun was poked out
and a bead drawn on the sausy
man.
"Zeke," came the solemn voice.
Melindy," he gaspsd, looking in
vain for some place to dodge.
"Zeke," she continued, ther
fiour's out"
"All right, I'm eff ter the mill at
once" he answered, shiverinFly.
"Zeke, I'n gwine over ter mars
fer spell; dye think the measles Is
ketchin'?"
No, Mel;ndy, seed pap ter day.
an he sed the chillunz waz all well
Ksrrect,' she said, lowering the
gun, I'm off. Ye can sorter clean
up the place till get back, but be
shore ter stay inside while I'm
gone"
"All right" hs answered meekly,
moving aside to let her pass.-At-
taata Consultation.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-05-07
Never Give Up.

Ifyou are suffering with low and
depressed spirits, loss of appetite,
general debility, disordered blood,
weak constitution, headache, or any
disease of a bilious nature. by all
means procure bottle of Electric
Bitters. You will be surprised to
see the rapid improvement that will
follow; you will be inspired with
new life; strength and activity will
return; pain and misery will cease
and henceforth you will rejoice in
praise of Electric Bitters.
Sold at fifty cents bottle by c. y
Boyd.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-05-07
LIST OF CAUSES

Following is the list of Civil causes for trial at
May Term, commencing on Monday, the l9th day;
FIRST WEEK.
Catharine Reese VS.. Jacob Phillsppi.
H. H. Lohr and Noah koontz ys. B. +. Lung.
VIM. Suter VS.. Nicholas Appel.
David J. Blough VS.. Simon Shomas.
Levi kaufman VS.. Same.
Andrew Blough VS.. Henry Bsrnhart et al.
John Mahaney vs. Catharne Walker.
Josiah NJ. Hay vs. John Williams, ct al
Elizabeth Miller's rightvs. Edward and Annie
Ginder.
Sarah Ringler vs. Matthias Bowman.
Simon p. Sweitzer VS.. Same
Pearson Lohr VS.. Somerset & Cambria R.iR. Co.
Sarah Johnson's rishtvs. J. ]. Snangler, Sheriff.
Albert Z. Fyan VI. Catharine Walker ct al.
NJ. E. Durham vs.. John Alsip.
SECOND WEEK.
Howe Machine Co. VS.. Fichtner 81 Ellis.
John Reinman 8 widow VS. Susanna Walter ct al
Woifsnsberger Pkillippi VS.. r. y G. X. X. Co
George Cobaugh W. ]. NJ. Helderbaum Sons
Edward Mostoller W. s. q. r. r. Go.
Same vs. Same.
Peter weiner VS.. Lewis weishley.
Annie J. Lambert vs. VIM johnson ct al.
Thos. J. M'Kaig's admr's vs.. q. II. Hooking.
+. w. Dull vs.. ]. A. Hunter.
H. H. Srahl We. Simon Hauger.
George Newland We. John Dengler.
Reiter d Co. VS.. Young Brown.
Lydia Usaw's right vs. Som. Co. Nut. F. Ins co
Jonathan Leydig We. J. II. Sol Uhl.
Conrad Hockstetler VI. Peter Brick.
John II. Masters vs.. W. II. Coughenour.
Jonathan Poorbauxh VS.. Simon Snyder.
b. Philson b Go. vs. Charles l.. Baltzer.
II. II, Kemp VS.. William Francis Zufall.
Charles Zimmerman VS.. ConemsuRh Township
8. J. Covers widow vs. Samuel Misbler.
Thos. Hepptewhite W. Swede Iron Goal Co.
roty. q Once, S. u TRENT,
April Is. 1854. Prothonotlry
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-05-07
Kills His Father.

MONROE, April 24.-Jesse Gum
to-day killed his father Gums
father was a wldower, and he and
the son courted the same young Ia
dy. The son married her two weeks
ago. His father sent him word to
be on his guard, as he was coming
to kill him. This morning child
saw the father enter the sons house
and told the son, who fred on his
father as the latter was taking aim.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-05-07

Ayers Cathartic Pills are the beat
medicine that can be employed to
correct irregularities OF the stomach
and bowels. Gentle, yet thorough,
in their action, they cure eonstipa-
ton. stimulate the digestive organs
and the appetite. and cleanse, build
up, and strengthen the system.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-05-07

l was troubled with chronic ca
tarrh, and gathering in head was
deaf at times, had discharges from
ears, unable to breathe through
nose. Before the second bottle Of
Elys Cream Balm was exhausted,
was cured.-C. ]. Corbin, 923 Chest
nut Street, Philadelphia, Pa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-05-07
Buckland's Arnica Salve.

The Best Salve in the world for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt
Rheum, Fever Sores, Tetter, Chap
ped Hands, Chilblains, Corns, and
all Skin Eruptions, and positively
cures Piles, or no pay required. 1t
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfac-
ton. or money refunded. Price 25c
per box.
For Sale by C. N. Boyd. iune20.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-05-07
FRIDAY, MAY 16, 1884,

at ~ o'clock r. NJ, all the right title. interest and
claim of the defendants, John o. Kimmel, II. l..
Baer and J. G. Ogle, Assignees OIL o. kimmell,
and Christian Long, terre tenant, OF, In and to the
following real estate, situate In Somerset Town
ship Somerset Co, Pa, being farm containing
100 acres more or less, adjoining lands oi David
Husband, Frederick Weller etal-. having thereon
erected two story frame dwelling house, bank
barn an other outbuildings, and known as the
Hemminger farm. with the appurtenances.
Taken in execution at the suit of VIM. VI. Hall.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-05-07

CATARRH.-For twenty years l
was sufferer from catarrh of the
head and throat. By few applica-
tions of Ely's Cream Balm / receiv-
ed decided benefit-was cured by
one bottls.-Charlotte Parker, Wa
verify, n.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-05-07

They killed a book agent at Cres-
son a few weeks ago, but they had
to run over him with nine freight
cars to do it. People who can't af-
ford to keep a fast freight train in
the house are still atths book agents
mercy.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-05-07
TERMS =

Ten per cent Of purchase money 10 be pald as
soon as property is knocked down, and balance on
confirmation OF sale and delivery OF deed, except
the sum OF sl333 SO, with interest from April !,
1883 which shall remain lien On the premises.
the interest thereof to be paid annually TO Eilza
beth Bradigum and at her death the principal
sum to the heirs and legal representatives OF Geo.
Bradigum, deceased.
JOHN A. KAYLOR,
apr3O Administra tor.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-05-07

~ virtue of certain writs Of Eend Ex., Fl Fa.,
and Lev Fl Fa Issued out of the Court OF Common
Pleasoi Somerset County, Pa. and to me directed,
there will be exposed TO public sale at the Court
House in Somerset Pa, on
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-05-07

All the right title, interest and claim Of the de
fendant Chauncy +. Bittner of, in and to the fol
lowing real estate situate In Somerset township,
Somerset county, Pa. ceinz certain farm or tract
Of land, adjo ming lands Of Oliver knepper, Perry
Barndt David Cssebeer, Jacob Shaulis, and 9th
ers containing - acres, more or less, with Two
story log dwelling house. barn, and other out
buildings thereon erected, with the appurtenances.
Token in execution at the suit of wary NJ. Gas
tiger use of James NJ. Cover, use OF Ed. hiernan
use of r. s. Herman, ESecutrix Of FL. kiernan,
deceased.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-05-07
DWELLING HOUSE,

Cabinet Shop, Stable and other onthulidln.s
with a young orchard of u choice variety OF iruit
good water about 10 rods TO school house, one
fourth mile to Samuers Church, one mile to La
vansville and three miles 10 Somerset Possession
given Immediately.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-05-07

All the right, title. interest and claim Of the de
fendant Rufus Crissey, of. in and to the following
real estate, being two certain lots OF ground 70
wit Nos and s. situate In HoOyersville, Que
mahoning twp, Somerset CO., Pa, adjoining lands
of Sarah and Rachel SELL Ann Swank. Peter
I.ohr public road. and others, containing 81 rc
es having thereon erected two-story plank dwell
ling house carpenter shop and other outbuildings,
with the appurtenances.
Taken in execution at the suit OF: Jacob ID. Pow
ell Administrator Of Rufus peternan, decd.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-05-07
SATURDAY. NAY "A, 1884,

at 10 o'clock A. NJ, at the Court House Ia the Bor-
ough of somerset, Penna a., the following deserib-
ed Real Estate; late the property OF Samuel Hay,
deceased, viz:
A certain tract or parcel OF land situate In Som
crset township, Somerset County, Pa. adjoining
lands Of VIM Stahl, VIM Weighly, Jacob Bar
ron George Barron and Others containing 10 acres
more or less, having thereon erected new Two
story frame
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-05-07
WOODEN GOODS.

which they wish to trade for Wool. These Goods
are made in our own County, from Pure Stock,
on the Latest Improved Machinery, and by hrst-
class workmen We want FIFTY THnISAkD
POUNDS OF WOOL this year, and will make 1t
pay you TO deal with US.
eve are also prepared to do Custom Spin
WIN. 5. MORGAN,
apr,3-2m Quemahoning, Pa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-05-07

All the right title, interest and claim OF the de
fendant, Kate Palmer, of, in and to tee following
real estate, viz: A certain lot OF ground situate
In Olinger Additionto Meyersdae Borough Som
erset County. Pa, containing "a square perches
more or less, bounded ON the North by Pennsylva-
street, on the east by lot of - Houoel on the
South by North Street, and on the West by Grant
street. with one and half story dwelling house
and stable thereon erected, with the appurtenan-
ces
Taken in execution at the suit of VIM Saylor
NorIcE.-Ali persons purchasing at the above
sale will please take notice that part OF the
purchase money-to be made known at the time
of sale-will be required as soon as the property
is knocked down, otherwise IL will be again ex-
posed to sale at the risk Of the iirst purchaser.
The residue of the purchase money must be paid on
or before Thursday OF the first week of May
Court the time nxed by the Court for the acknowl-
edgment Of deeds. and no deed will be acknowledg-
ed until the purchase money is paid in full.
JOHN ]. SPANGLER.
mark sheriff.
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Orphans Court Sale


Dy virtue of an order Of sale issued out Of the
DOrphans' Court of Somerset County. Pa, to
the undersigned directed, there will be exposed
o sale by public outcry
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CHERIFF'S SALE.

apr.30.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-11-08
REPORTERS RESEARCHES

All day long yesterday the writer wand
cred up and down and down and up and
back and forth over the city in search of
items of local interest with very Indifferent
results. The result of the election was the
all absorbing topic and neither man, woman
or child could be induced to converse on
any other subject. As soon as the reporter
approached an individual, the first question
put to him was: "What is the latest news?"
Everyone seemed to imagine that reporter
should know it all. People who had been
about headquarters all day, while the poor
scribe tramped the streets in search of local
items. would ask him what be thought about
it every time he came round. An impress
sion prevails that reporter ought to know
it all, no matter how far removed from the
source. Well the BOYS do catch on 10
good deal of matter but they have to depend
on the public for most of what they pick up.
There are but few Of oyr people that do not
know OF something every day that would
interest others and the news gatherer by
constant inquiry and interviews with all
manner of pevple, manages through the day
to pick up almost everything Of interest
that happens. If all our people could be
brought TO realize how grateful the news
gatherer is for any little item that would in
terest the public, it is probable that they
would always try 10 catch on to something
to make him happy whenever he made his
weary rounds TO their place. There ha.
been greater dearth of local news since
election than at any time during the year,
and il is well that but little interest is taken
IN anything but the result.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-11-08
. HANDSOME PIECE OF MACHINERY

Morris Bros. IL Park, who have the patent
| upon and who manufacture the Morris wire
| fence machines in this CITY. have finished and
have on exhibition at their shop. verv beau
tful machine that thew will shin within n
leans.
ments and as it now stands is very complete
in every particular. and as wire fence
maker is perfection in itself.
1t can be operated by one man, which is a
new feature and is great saving in expense
This firm have improved upon their orig
inal invention until they now have the lead
ing machine of this kind in the market.
This particular article. is made and fin
ished in the best and highest stvie of the
art. the painting being especially handsome.
A beautifully designed and elegantly finished
piece offence will be shipped in company
| with the machine. This will enclose it nj
the exhibition and will not only show the
style Of work done bv the machine but will
assist greatly in beautifving the exhibit Mr.
r. 4. Morris will accompany the articles
when shipped. They will 90 to st. Louis by
rail and from there by boat down the Miss
issippi to the crescent CITY.
II is necessary to be there and in proper
place by the 25th of the present month, as
the great Worlds Fair opens on Deem
Der |.
This will make a splendid trip for Mr.
Morris, as it will be n favorite one for hosts
of people in the northern states who will
doubtless take advantage of the excursion
rates TO visit New Orleans and this section OF
the south.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-11-08
A FOOL AND HIS MONEY.

Day before yesterday, at Wellington. a
wealthy cattle owner was demonstrating to
the citizens of that place the truth of the
old adage that ~ fool and his money is soon
parted.
He was interested in the election, had out
a brass band. and whenever the notion
seized him, which was pretty often, he would
give the boys five dollar note and tell
them TO play national air.
He then gave big supper to host of
those of the same political party as himself.
paying a large sum of money fer it, and
there offered 10 bet $4,000 upon his pet
candidate.
What a crank man is to bet small for
tune upon an issue that is 50 close that it
takes microscope and a level 10 tell which
nag has touched the wire first.
1t is said that there are men in this city
who would be broke if the election should
go against them. If this should not be lit
orally true, there are certainly many cases
where men have gone far beyond their
means and where, should they lose their
families would suffer.
II is well enough to be true to ones prin-
ciples, and TO be enthusiastic in support of
the candidate of our choice, but TO bet our
last cent on an issue that has not hardly so
much margin as hair upon which to base
an opinion, certainly would Indicate that the
person has more enthusiasm than judgment
and more money than brains.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-11-08
ON THE RAGGED EDGE.

1 Yesterday was another day Of suspense
and anxiety. On the night previous every
thing indicated the triumph Of the Republic
can ticket, but just before going to press We
received dispatch TO the effect that Cleve-
land would probably have a plurality Of
s6l in New York. When the EAGLE APP
peared in the morning bearing the intelli-
gence the Democrats imagined that the Re
| publicans had conceded Cleveland's election
and joy reigned supreme in the Democratic
camp, while their opponents were cores
| pondingly gloomy. Many anxious people
| of both shades of politics gathered around
the EAGLE Office to learn if anything defin-
ate was known. During the forenoon some
| dispatches of an indefnate character arrived
and were construed by the Democrats to in
dictate that there was no doubt of Cleveland's
election; they became very enthusiastic and
very defiant. a trivial incident took place
in front ofthe Beacon Office; the flag tumbled
| down and fell to the ground; many con-
strued the occurrence as being ominous OF
defeat. About 3 O'Clock p. M. great multi
tudes began to gather in front o!
the EAGLE Office. and the excitement was
unparalleled in the history of the city. The
editor of the EAGLE sat upon the box in
front Of the Office all day long, surrounded
by crowd of anxious people. and read the
meagre dispatches as they came in. About
5p. m. the Democrats appeared to have re-
ceived satisfactory prof of the triumph OF
their ticket and became wild with excite
meni. while the Republicans were cores
pondinglv gloomy, although the latest bui-
letins indicated a plurality for their candi-
dates. The jubilant Democrats began to
collect a lot Of fuel for bonfire which they
l IL Al Il Al Al :
corner Of Main street and Douglas avenue.
They could be seen hurrying along the
streets congratulating their friends, while
cheer after cheer rent the air over the whole
| city.
| AfteI supper the supposed victors collect
| ed about headquarters and organized to huve
big ratification The bonfire was lighted
| anvils We're fired, and an hour Of rejoicing
was INDUCED in. The Republicans, who
| were assured by the latest dispatches that
| their case was far from being hopeless. gath
| cred upon the street and had Jubilee in
| front Of the EAGLE Office: so that both parties
| demonstrated their ioy at the same time
II was jov all over the citv until about II
o'clock. when all got little tired of il, in
view of the fact that none were certain o'
victory. They went quietly to their homes
To enjoy period OF rest and await definite
| results.
The presence of the EAGLES editor being
demanded by his friends on the outside eve,
since the dav Of election it was impossible
| for him TO attend to his duties in the Office
| during that time, therefore nothing from
him appears in the paper, which is to be re.
GREETED. At this writing nothing has been
received to change the complexion of affairs
and the city is as quiet as cemetery.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-11-08

A stranger spending the day in Wichita,
passed part of his time in the neighhorhood
Of the EAGLE and Beacon offices, listening
TO the reading Of the dispatches. One fea-
ture of the difference was that the EaGIL's
editor read all dispatches. whether con-
tanning good or bad news for the Repuhli-
Guns. whereas the Beacon bnlletined only
those which conceded Cleveland's election.
thus carrying out lis old tactics of deceiving
or trying to deceive the people. When the
dispatch reached here that the Albany Jour
nal conceded Cleveland's election. the Bea-
con force undertook 70 raise the flag When
half way up. the flagstaff broke and fell TO
the ground, as if determined not to be raised
in Acknowledgement of Cleveland's elecsion.
As looked AT the pictures of Cleveland and
Hendricks in front of the Beacon office l
could not but contrast the difference between
them. Cleveland fesby voluptious sp-
pearance, Hendricks intellectual. The one
30, the other a man, and the cipher
heads the ticket. which going before digit
always decreased the value of the digit Let
the result be what il may, Blaine has run
better in New York than any other candi-
date ever did when the Democratic csndi-
date was from New York.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-11-08
NOT THAT KIND OF PEOPLE.

1t i evident that some men have very
little confidence in the wisdom and moders-
ton of the citizens of Wichita. Two or
three men who are old enough to have bet
ter sense, were heard to say yesterday. tina,
it would beeasy to excite the people to hang
the editor of the EAGLE nor Frank Dale
Such an idea is simply preposterous. The
editor 81 the EAGLE and Frank Dale did
nothing TO arouse the ire of any man of
sense; they simply read the dispatches, and
in some instances made remarks on them.
Nothing was said to hurt any mans feelings
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-11-08
IN THE HARNESS

Next week the election excitement will
have subsidized and the city will gain its nor
mai pulse; the editor of the EAGLE will be
in his working harness and the reporters
will circulate ali over the city TO corrsll all
the local news; then the people of Wichita
viii be supplied with as good daily paper
a any in the state.