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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-10-22

Prot J. NJ. Berkey, principal of the Ber-
lin Normal has been elected to professor
ship in the California State Normal School.
Prof Berkey will take charge of his new po-
sition at the beginning Of the spring term.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-10-22
At PRIVATE SALE
Valuable Real Estate
Allegheny Township.

CHE undersigned offers at private sale his
Il Real Estate, situate ip Allegheny Township,
Somerset County, Pa, consisting OF the followin z
described tracts
No. 1.-The homestead farm, consisting of one
hundred and seventy acres. well improved with
barn and house, new. The lanj is in good
state Of cultivation.
No. IA tract Of seventy two aeree adjoining
Mol. The improvements consist Of n good house
and barn.
No. IA tract Of one hundred and twenty
acres. The improvements are good Log House,
and other buildings
The Bedford and Somerset Turnpike runs
through the last two named tracts Nos. . and j.
They have also sufficient timber to supply the
farms.
No. A tract of one hundred and forty-eight
acres, with small house and stable thereon
erected 1vo acres cleared, the balance well tim
hered.
No. 5.-A tract of one hundred acres known as
the White Horse Tavern Stand" with all the
cleared land an the improvements thereunt0 be-
longing.
Four OF the above tracts are situated within one
mile OF the South Pennsylvania Railroad, now
under construction, and the W hlte Horse y
property, within two milss
Possession will be given April J. 1855, or sooner,
II desired.
For further particulars, persons desiring 20 pur-
chase will call On or address the undersigned at
Dividing Ridge, Pa.
auzl3 3m. SAMUEL WALKER
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-10-22

Capt. A. c. Davis. of the Somerset Blaine
and Logan Club, requests us to announce
that arrangements have been made for low
rates of transportation for all who desire to
attend the torch-light procession at Johns
town, Saturday, October 25th. For the
round trip. the rates will be from Somerset,
s1.l0 Friedens, soc. Coleman's 5. s5c. Mos
toller, 75c Stoyestown, zoe. Hoovers-
Vile, 65c. 4 full turn ont is desired.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-10-22

rREsPAss NoTIcE.-An persons are here
by forbidden to taespass upon the property
of the undersigned, in Somerset township,
Any person or persons found trespassing
upon said property, will be prosecuted ac-
cording to law.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-10-22

Gen. Beaver made many effective tariti
speeches in Ohio and West Virginia. The
Republicans Of the Mountain State fell in
love with the gallant one-iegged veteran,
and he was rendered an ovation wherever
he went.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-10-22

A full line of Ladies' Underwear, Gloves
Stockings. Handkerchiefs, Corsets, Collars
and Cuffs. Fiehues, Neckwear at Parker &
Parker's.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-10-22

The completion of the grading Tor the
double track betweed lockwood and sand
Patch has necessitated the discharge OF 400
Italians, most of whom have sought the
sunny cline of their native home.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-10-22

In another column will be found the
card of L. J. McAlillen, D. D. S, who has
opened an Office for the practice of his pro-
fession on Patriot street. He has the repu-
tation of doing first-class work.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-10-22

Another imbecile who didn't know 1t was
loaded has killed his brother with the con-
tents of shotgun. The great pity IS, these
idiotic creatures never shoot themselves. II
the leveling Of gun at person. even IN
play. were made a felony, and accidental
shootings effected in thai way were punish
ed as the crime of manslaughter, there
would be less of this perilous Just for fun
hnsiness.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-10-22

We have been requested to call the atten-
ton Of our city fathers to the fact that many
of the street lamps have not been lighted OF
late. 1t is complained that the lamps on
some Of the back streets are neglected by the
LIGHTERS.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-10-22

Mr.. C. o. Scull, of Pittsburgh, First As
sistant General Passenger and Ticket Agent
of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company,
has been spending the past few days IN
Somerset. He returned 10 the city Tuesday
morning.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-10-22
TO MAKE MONEY!

To Successful Statesmen 1 pay as high
as ClDn per month and expenses. Steady en-
pIUO ployment guaranteed. so more want
ed. Experience not necessary. Any live man
can succeed. 500 acres under cultivation. The
most complete packing grounds In the United
States Newest and choicest varieties of fruit a
speciality. Send for terms, stating age CHAs.
II. CHASE, Nurseryman, Rochester, N. Y.
cc22-Sm.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-10-22

DR.. s. ]. McAiillen has removed from
Philadelphia and will continue the practice
of Dentistry in Somerset. Office one door
east of Evangelical Church on Patriot st.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-10-22
TERMS

Ten per cent Of the purchase money to be paid
soon as the property Ia knocked down. forty per
cent. on confirmation Of sale and delivery of deed
and the balance in six months from day of sale.
Deferred payment to be secured BY Judgment
bond. PERRY WALKER.
oct22. Admr Of A. Medary, deed.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-10-22

Leaves have their time to fall, but they
are long time about it this season. The
mountain forests are comparatively green
vet, considering the time Of year.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-10-22

Mr.. Richard Vought last week purchased
the grocery store of George NJ Holderbaum-
Mr.. Vought will carry on the business at the
old stand in the Knepper Block.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-10-22

Squirrele are reported scarce by our MINI
rods who have been out hunting the frisky
little animals.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-10-22

Belya lockwood is dodger, too. Her
letter of acceptance says not word for or
against the Mother Hubbard dress.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-10-22

EsHER's SCHOOL Book EXcHAYGE.-At
Fishers Book Store, Somerset, you can buy
secondhand school books for much less
school books, if in good condition, and used
anywhere in the county, can be sold here or
exchanged for others. This will be an ex-
ceilent chance for teachers, pupils and par
ents to work off textbooks for which they
have no use. a most extensive stock of
new school books and all kinds of school
supplies and reward cards always ON sale.
Mail orders and inquiries solicited. Town
aud country merchants supplied.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-10-22

Those who love oysters viii be gratified
to learn that the crop was never better or
finer. 1t is like other crops of the present
year.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-10-22

pleasant, gentlemanly manner of dis
cussing politics is far NOR efficacious than
SANDER and abuse.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-10-22

NorrcE DIR. S. j. McMillen Dentist is
now located in Somerset and invites the at
tention of those IN need of dental work.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-10-22
SILEsMEN WINTEDl |

To ssli Nursery steck. Full line Of new
and valuable spsciaities- Permansnt employ
ment and good salary to successfai Agents.
Addsess, giving age and references.
RAT M0ihB. IuNyln. Rochester, IM Tart
oct. q. In.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-10-22

See that your boys attend school. There
are many opportunities offered them to play
iruant
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-10-22

II you meet wild turkey now. shoot him
on the spot
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-10-22

Between the hours of and O'Clock
Thursday morning, the large frame barn on
the farm Of Mr.. DAVID Bowman. at Mt. Mo
riah, Jenner township, with all its contents,
was entirely destroyed by fire. Three hors-
Is that were in the barn, were burned to
death. Mr.. Bowmans loss is estimated at
$4,000 He was insured to the amount of
81 800 The origin of the fire is not known,
but it is supposed to be incendiarism.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-10-22

1t seems that we were in error last week
in our announcement OF the decision of the
Supreme Court in the case of Parson against
Somerset township. The decision was He-
versed on the question of guaranty, and tiiee
ease sent back to the Court below for new
trial. so that it is still an open question whQ
pays for the plow, ard who pays the COSTS
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-10-22

The fellow that won't shave until Cleve-
land is elected President, will grow long
beard.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-10-22

Ia the way of handy little book to car
~ about ones person these red-hot final
days of the campaign, for instant reference.
there is no publication to compare with the
pocket edition of the b. & o. Red Book re-
Gently out. To receive a copy the only
requisite is the enclosing of stamp with
address. to C. X. Lord, g. P. A. OF the b. &
o., Baltimore, and once in possession it
would be hazarding little if anything to ex-
press the belief it would not be parted with
for good many times the value of the
stamp. The red book covers all the States
in the Union. gives in terse but comprehen-
sible form full details of the last Presiden-
tial, State, Congressional and Legislative
elections, answering almost every question
one could ask. More than this, there is
statement with each State showing in brief
the result of every presidential election
since admission into the Union. together
with electoral vote and other data, all ar.
ranged in complete form, and with an eye
to clean and artistic effect truly commenda-
hfa
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-10-22

Mr. George III. Tayman lett Somerset
Sunday, ON an extended Western tour.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-10-22
GENERAL
Election Proclamation.

WHEREAS, IN aud by an act Of General As
selnbly OF the Commonwealth OF Pennsylvania.
entitled IAN act 10 regulate the general elections
within this Commonwealth, y, Il Is enleincd upon
me 10 give public notice ot said elections and to
cnumcra;e In said notice what officers are tobc
elected. l. JOHN J. SPANGLER High Sheriff
OF the county of Somerset, do hereby make known
and give this public notice to the electors OF the
county of Somerset that a General Election will
he held in said county on Tuesday the
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-10-22

A full line of white and colored blankets
and bed comforts, from 75 cents to 81.
PARKER & PARKER,
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-10-22

The Pittsburgh Lender publishes the fol-
lowing from its Somerset correspondent :
4" Break Neck Rocks is romantic place in
the mountains. some two ard half miles
from Somerset. where picnic parties often
resort for a days pleasure. At the foot Of
these rocks sixty-three years ago was found
the body of man named Powers, trans
fixed by a snag That he fell over the prec-
ipice and impaed himself was not doubted
and the incident gradually faded from men,
ory. 1t now transpires that his death was
really a murder under the code duello. A
written confession signed by MAJ named
Gregg, who died recently in South Carolina,
tells the whole story. The two had been
friends. While visiting in Somerset they
quarreled over some trifling matter. Pow
ers challenged Gregg, who being an expert
swordsman. chose rapiers. The duel was
fought at the point indicated and Powers
fell mortally wounded. being run through
the body by Gregg. In order to avoid sus-
picion, the seconds arranged the body in
such a manner as to give the impression
that the death was accidental. and nothing
to the contrary was suspected until the
present
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-10-22

Somerset is to heye two skating rinks.
Think one would be sufficient.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-10-22

The presidential election takes place two
weeks from to-day, Tuesday.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-10-22

The Central Eclectric Medical Association
Of Pennsylvania, of which DIR. J. NJ. Lou
ther. of this place, is President, will con-
vene in the parlors of the Somerset House
to-day, Wednesday, at . o'clock. This as
sociation comprises about thirty members
and meets semi-annually, the object being
cooperation, working together for the ad-
vancement of the cause of the medical pro-
fession. The association will be in session
two DAYS
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-10-22
EXECUToR'S NOTICE.
A DEMONSTRATORS NOTICE

Estate of Samuel Holsappie, decd, late of Paint
Township, Somerset County, 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 on Saturday, November -, 1854, at the
late residence Of the deceased.
NOAH HOLSAPPLE,
octl5. Administrator.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-10-22

The country roads were never in better
condition than now.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-10-22

Our new line Of shawls cannot beexcelled
in style and price.
Parker & PARKKR.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-10-22

At the meeting of the State Board ef Ag-
riculture in Bedford this week the Commit
tee on Bee Culture reported 10000 colonies
Of Bees in Pennsylvania yielding an aver
age Of forty pounds Of honey per colony, an
aggregate Of 100000 pounds. The value of
this product was placed at eighteen cents
per pound for cones and forty cents for ex-
tracted honey. Sixty-iive thousand pounds
Of wax were produced. Some specialists
have profit of ten dollars per colony.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-10-22

An ESJoYABLE EVENT az
iernoon number of ladies and gentlemen
from this place went over TO Dunbar to as
sist in celebrating the wooden wedding, the
fifth anniversary, of the marriage of Mr..
and Mrs Ross B. Reid. The presents were
numerous. and the occasion a most happy
one. The Somerset party spent portion
of Thursday driving through the celebrated
Connellsyille coke region, returning to Som
erset on the late evening train.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-10-22

nR. S. J. McMILLEN,
liz fGraduafe in Dentisfry)
| soMERsEr. PA.
Gives special attention 70 the Preservation OF
| the Natural Teeth Artificial sets inserted. All
operations guaranteed satisfactory Once In res
| idence on Patriot street, one door east of Evan
gelical Church. oct22-1m.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-10-22
EXECUTORS NOTICE.

Estate of Frederick Gilbert, late of Somerset
Borough Somerset Co., Pa, deed
Letters testamentary on the above estate having
been granted to the undersigned by the proper au-
thority, notice is hereby given 10 all persons in
debted TO said estate to make immediate pay
ment and those having claims against IL to pre-
sent them duly authenticated for settlement on
Wednesday December 10, 1854, at the store Of
Keller & Sanner, In Somerset Borough.
JOSIAH KELLER,
oct22 Executor.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-10-22

New dress plaids at FIVE cents: New bro
cade dress .oods At six cents.
PARKER 4 PARKER.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-10-22

4 special excursion will be run from Cuiil-
berland to Pittsburgh, over the BALTIC. and
Ohio Railroad, on Monday, October ny.
Tickets good for three days. Train leaves
Somerset at 9 a. n. Fare for round trip
ticket from Somerset, - 20.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-10-22
DWELLING HOUSES,

a large Bank Barn and other Outbuildings, adjoin-
ing lands of George Rayman, David Berkey, Ja-
cob Dani els, Joseph Schmueker. VIM. 5. Morgan
and others. The above land Is in high state of
cultivation, except about 20 acres of wood land II
is situate about one mile from Morgan's Woolen
factory. and about three miles from Jenner Y
Roads, and is convenient to church and school.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-10-22

Lovely autumn weather we are having at
present
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-10-22
A DEMONSTRATORS NOTICE.

Estate of Abraham Brubaker, late CT Shade Twp.
Somerset Co., Pa, deed.
Letters Of administration on the above estate
having been granted to the undersigned by the
nroper authority, notice is hereby given to ali
persons indebted to said estate TO make immedi-
Are payment and those having claims against the
same viii present them duly authenticated for
settlement on Saturday, the 18th day of Novem-
her 1ssI nj the late residence Of deceased.
HIRAM SHAFFER,
actS2 Administrator.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-10-22
/. nN1N,srRAroR,s NOTICE.

Estate of Jonathan Hauger, decd late Of NIL
ford Twp, Somerset Co., Pa, decd.
Letters of administration on the abeve 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 on Saturday, November - 1884, at
the residence Of the Administrator in New Gen.
trevilie.
AARON WILL
oct22 Admr. OF ]. Hanger.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-10-22

Cloaks,
Cloaks,
Special Bargains in
New Stockinet Jackets,
New Havelocks with plated
backs, New Russian Circulars,
New Stockinet and Diagonal Cloth
New Markets. New Sailor-made Jerseys,
Plain and Brocaded, Misses and Chill
drens' Newmarket Hayelocks in
great variety. and at the very
Lowest Prices. We invite all
to come and inspect our
display in this line OF
goods and be cor
WINGED of their
fine style &
quality.
PARKER & PARKER
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-10-22
!, ,IssoLUTIoN OF PAxrSKRsHIP.

The Co-Par.nersbip heretofore existing
between the uniersinded, doing buslness under the
hrrn name Of Bowman Kyle, was dis
solved on the sth day Of October, 1854. by mutual
consent All debts owing 20 the said partnership
are 70 hs received by either Of the former partners
at their Office IN StoyestoTn-
NOAH BOWMAN,
EDGAR KYLE
Noah Bowman VIII continue in bus
iness In the same building as deal
er In Dry Goods. Notions. Clothing. etc. Edgar
Kyle viii eoRtinge business In the same buiiding
also, as dealer in Groceries Hardware. efe-
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-10-22

John II. Jordan, Esq, who was the choice
of Bedford county for the Republican con-
greSsional nomination has been doing good
and effective work on the stump in different
parts of this county for the past week. Mr..
Jordan is pleasant, foreible talker. who al
ways has good story to illustrate his points.
He spoke at Hooversyiile. Davidsyille, Scalp
Level. Hillsboro. Buekstown and Mt. Mo-
riah. Judging from the reports We have
heard and the requests that have come to
the Chairman for his services, from other
parts Of the county, the impression emade
was most favorable. At Mt Morish when
he plead earnestly for full vote for Camp
bell and announced that he was no kicker
but stood Loyalty by the nominee, the ap-
pi4use that greeted him was so loud and
prolonged as to interrupt speaking for some
Time. This week be speaks in Blair county,
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-10-22

Every mile OF the South Pennsylvania
Railroad through Somerset county has wit
messed the death Of at least one man since
construction was commenced in the spring.
The last accident reported occurred in
Biough's cut, about two and one-half miles
north of town. on last Wednesday morning
There, as is the custom, three dynamite
blasts were put in. and two of them failing
to explode. half-dozen Hungarians were
set a; drilling them out. The men went
carelessly to work, evidently ignorant Of the
powerful explosive they were dealing with.
and had proceeded but little way when
both blasts went of. with fearful effect
Two Of the men were hurled some twenty
feet ia the air. one having botn his legs and
arms broken. and the other his right leg.
The former is still living but his death is
expected at any hour. while the latter will
recover. The other nen who were assisting
at the work were more or less bruised and
shaken mp.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-10-22
SAURDAY, NOTEMBER Is, 1884

SAURDAY, NO FEMBER Is, 1884
at o'clock p. NJ. the following described Real
Estate, late the property OF Augustus Medary,
decd, 20 wit:
No l. A tract Of land situate in the village OF
Berkley's Mills. aforesaid, adjoining lands OF
Wilson E. Walker, Mrs. Tracy Rhoads, Daniel
Bowman and W. H. Owens. containing about !
acres good pasture land, good spring, etc.
No. .. A tract os land situate in Summit Twp,
aforesaid, about Il miles from Berkley's Mills,
adjoining lands OF VIM. Zinn, VIM. Hirsch, and
Andrew J. Lehman. containing about acres, all
in good state Of cultivation.
No. 8. A lot Of ground situate in the Borough
of Meyersdale, county of Somerset. aforesaid.
Known on the plot OF said town as lot No. 47 ofthe
Oiinger survey-weil fenced, and In good state of
cultivation.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-10-22
Republican Meetings!

Meetings will be held at the following
named times and places, and will be address
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-10-22
A UDIToR's NOTICE.

Having been appointed Auditor by the Or
phan's Court Of Somerset County, Pa, to distrib-
ute the funds In the hands Of l.. A. kretchman,
Administrator A Of Noah Burkholier decd, and
10 ascertain advancements and distribute the
funds TO and among those legally entitled thereto,
notice Is hereby given that will attend TO
the duties of said appointment at my office In
Som crset Borough on Thursday, November 20,
1854, when and where all persons interested may
attend II. L. BAER,
oct2o Auditor.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-10-22
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER ii, 1884,

at o'clock p. m, the following described Real E
tate, situate in Jenner Township, Somerset Coun
~, Pa late the property of Joseph Berkey, deed,
confirming 159 acres more or less. having thereon
erected two plank
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-10-22
ORPHANS COURT SALE
OF
Valuable Real Estate

BY virtue ofan order of sale issued out OF the
Orphans Court of Somerset County, Pa, TO the
undersigned, there will be exposed topublie outery
on the premises on
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-06-25

Within the chamber Of our heart their lives
A silent joy that lends each life it's aim,
And goads US on to goals Of wealth and
fame.
This food Of mellow, dreamy giadness drives
Through each dear soul something which
reviyes
Dead hopes, and sends TO persive eyes a
gleam
OF golden sunshine flched from angels
dream
= sometimer is the word whose utterance
gives
This rush of tender feeling God calls Hope,
And paints to longing eyes some far-off
day
When each ones builded castle shall ap-
pear
Complete throughout its tesselated scope,
With all that Fancy's magic can array
To steal one thought from Sorrows fall
ing tear
-Edtcdrd A. oldham, in Chicago Current