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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-09-10
TRUTH

Hello, Fisk old fellow See you ar,
back from the west again: thought you
had bolght few thousand acres OF land out
there, and was worth couple of million by
this time"
We'll, Mike, the speculation mania seiz-
ed me, and the tumble in wheat cleaned me
out Indeed, as you see. new suit, and
was just on my way to ge; one from our old
friend J. B. hear be is still selling cloth
ing
a. Yon bet, Fisk, and you should see the
piles upon piles Of new clothing they have
Just received and cheap, well, you know
we used to blame Snyder for stealing his
clothing, to sell them at the prices they did
but at the prices they are selling at now
they masi get the freight for nothing,
also"
Vel, Fisk. will 60 along my wife
and Sarah each want Z new coat, and you
know whatever J. B. Snyder & Co. keep for
sale. is cheap. Then they are all new. as
they never kept ladies coats before this sea-
son. Come along it seems natural for you
aud me to 60 to J. D.'s again.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-09-10

CONGRESSIONAL CoNFEgENcE.-As stated in
last weeks HERALD, the Republican Con-
gressiOnal Conference OF this District met
a. the Somerset House last Tuesday evening
AZ o'clock. An organization was effected
by the selection Of Mr.. Alex Kennedy, OF
Cambria county, rs President, and John II.
Lykens, of Blair county. as Secretary.
Cambria and Somerset counties presented
the name Of Hon. Jacob ". Campbell, Blair
county that of Hon. Samuel McCamant.
and Bedford that Of John II. Jordan, Esq,
The conference was in session at intervals
until Friday evening, when an adjournment
was had until O'Clock this. Tuesday even
ing. The vote on each ard every ballot
taken, stood, Campbell 6. McCamant 3,
Jordan 3
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-09-10
PICKET.

For SALE.-One portable saw mill, IS,
horse power, one year in use, costing 81, 900
will be sold for 81, 400 also portable saw
mill, 25-horse power, two years in use, hay-
ing cost g, 800, will be sold for 81 eco. Ad-
dress Amos Stecll, Greensburg. Pa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-09-10

Henry s. Berkey, OF Quemahoning town.
ship, will offer at public sale at his farm,
one mile northwest of Stoyestown. on Sat-
urday, September 18th, fourteen head of
thoroughbred cattle, imported from Ken
lucky.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-09-10
T. LAuNTz. Steward.

Patent carpet exhibitor at the New York
tinuous floor, beautifully covered with car
pet 10 suit the humblest cottage or the
grandest palace. Carpets cut to fit the room
also made up. if desired.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-09-10

The school and town of Jenner Y Roads
now boast of a formidable base ball club.
Jenner borough has also a club. A Sunday
School picnic was held on August 3oth. in
grove near the latter place, one of the
main features of which was a match game
of ball between the clubs of this place and
Jennertown. We are unable at present to
give the exact score, but as darkness closed
oyer the scene we ereceiyed this message from
the Captain Of our club: End of the third
game; we have done honor to the town by
doing the Jenner borough boys up 26 to l
on the days playing"
THE 0SE WHO RECEIVED THE MESSAGE.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-09-10
COURT PROCLAMATION.

WHEEEAs, the Honorable WILLIAM ], BAKE
p -estdent Judge OF the several Courts OF Common
Pl ess of the several counties composing the 10th
u dicIzl district and Justice oftho Courts ofOyer
an Terminer and General jail Delivery. for the
tri nj OF all capital and other offenders In the said
d: strict and WV. COLLINS and SAMUEL SNYDER,
= 1uires. Judges Of fhe Courts OF Common Pleas
ami Justices OF the Courts OF Oyer and Terminef
ami General JAN Delivery for the trial Of all capi-
TAI and other offenders in the county OF Somerset
ina Fe issued their precepts and % me directed, for
hol ding a Court Of Common Pleas add General
ON arter Sessions Of the Peace, and General Jail
lie, iyerv, and Courts Of oyer and Terminer, at
Sol aerset, on
Monday, sept. -. 1854.
NOTICE is hereby given to all the Justices ofthe
Pea ce, the Coroner and Constables within the
saia County OF Somerset, that they be then and
thel in their proper persons with their rolls rec
ord; /. inquisifions, examinations and otherremem-
bra, ices 10 do those things which to their Offices
ana in that behalf appertain to be done: and also
they who will prosecute against the prisoners that
are n shall be in the jail OF Somerset county, to DO
then and there to prosecute against them as shall
be ju St .,.~,
SB EEIFF's OFFICE, I Sheriff.
Aug 20. 1884.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-09-10

NoTIcE.-Strayed away from the Poor
House, on Saturday. August S0th, Matthias
Walker, partly demented inmate. Any
information in regard to his whereabouts
should be sent to the undersigned.
+. IAUNTz. Steward.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-09-10

The w. c. 7. L. of Confluence. Connells-
vile, and elsewhere, will hold atemperonce
picnic on September 18th. All friends of
Temperance are invited TO be with us. A
good time is expected.
Mrs. WV. MOUNTAIN. President.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-09-10

Our fall stock is now ready. Anything
in the line of clothing. dry goods, carpets.
notions and queensware. we are prepared to
offer cheaper than they have ever been sold
in Somerset.
r SxyDrp n ('o
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-09-10

At the residence Of the brides parents, in
Somerset, at Q O'Clock Wednesday evening
September 3, 1854, Mr.. James y. Lewis, OF
Moline, Illinois, was united in marriage to
Miss Annie L. Schell, daughter Of Jacob J.
Schell, Esq. The ceremony was performed
by Elder Peter Nogel. Of the Disciples
church, and was witnessed by large num-
Der Of relatives and friends Of both bride
and groom. The happy young couple were
escorted to the depot by most Of those pres
ent at the marriage ceremony, where at II
O'Clock they took the train and started for
their western home, bearing with them the
ness.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-09-10
AT PRIVATE SALE
Valuable Real Estate
Allegheny Township

J'HE undersigned offers at private sale his
i Real Estate, situate in Allegheny Township,
Somerset County, Pa, consisting OF the following
described tracts
No. 1.-The homestead farm, consisting of one
hundred and seventy acres, well improved, with
barn and house, new. The land Is in good
state of cultivation.
No. IA tract OF seyenty-two acrec, adjoining
Mol. The Improvements consist Of a good house
and barn.
No. 3.-A tract of one hundred and twenty
acres. The improvements are good Log House,
and other buildings
The Bedford and Somerset Turnpike run
through the last two named tracts, Nos and 3.
They have also sufficient timber TO supply the
iarms
No. A tract Of one hundred and forty-eight
acres, with a small house and stable thereon
erected; fve acres cleared the balance well tim
bered.
No. ga tract of one hundred acres. known as
the White Horse Tavern Stand,n with all the
cleared land AMI the improvements thereunto be-
longing.
-Four OF the above tracts are situated within one
mile ofthe South Pennsylvania Railroad, now
under construction, and the :" White Horse J"
property, within two mile 5.
Possession viii be given April l. 1855, or sooner,
II desired
For further particulars. persons desiring to pur-
chase VIII call On or address tue undersigned at
Dividing Ridge, Pa.
augl3.3m. SAMUEL WALKER
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-09-10

Messrs. James L. Pngh and Fred W. Bic
seeker viii address Blaine and Logan
meeting to be held at Berlin on Friday,
September l., 1884. A full turn out is ex-
necfe1
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-09-10
County Superintendent.

The Somerset scrub nine" who were so
anxious to play base ball with the Meyers
dale team, were accommodated to game
on the latter's grounds last Saturday after
noon. Our boys left home in high feather.
confidently expecting to knock their op-
ponents out with but little trouble, and
when they found that it was the second nine
of the Meyersdale club with whom they
were to contend for the "bonors," their con-
iidence was unlimited. Meyersdale won
the toss and took the field and allowed our
boys two scores, and then retired the batters
in one, two, three order. They in turn got
four runs. The score is too tedious TO give
by innings, but at the close of the eighth
stood, Meyersdale so, Somerset 10, Somer-
set. by a laborious effort, managed to in
crease their score by three at their last turn
at the bat, which ended the game. We
trust that our boys are now satisfied that
they can't knock Meyersdale out, even after
such victory as they won at Friedens.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-09-10

And now some dishonest scallawag has
turned his attention to counterieiting post
age stamps. Rather a small business. but a
lucrative one if a passabIe imitation be put
on the market.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-09-10

Auction sales every night of Court at the
New York City Auction House, opposite
Cook & Beerits's.
WV. B. SHAFEg. Agent.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-09-10

John Zeigler the young man who was SO
seriously injured while working on the new
county bridge at Meyersdale. few weeks
ago. is slowly recovering.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-09-10

We are informed that a Blaine and Logan
Club was organized at Sipesville Saturday
night. There should be like organization
in every voting precinct in the county. Now
is the time 10 organize.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-09-10

Mrs. Catharine Gilbert, wife of Mr.. Philip
Gilbert. died after lingering illness, at her
home in Somerset, Friday afternoon, Her
remains were inferred in the Lutheran GEM
etery Sunday morning.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-09-10

Johnstown has skating club, recent
organization which meets once a week in
the skating rink in that city. 1t is compos-
ed Of ladies and gentlemen, and is proving
quite a success
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-09-10

The Somerset Blaine and Logan marching
club turned out in their new uniforms for
the first time Saturday night, and paraded
through the principal streets Of the town
The uniform consists of a white cape with a
blue collar, and white cap with a red and
blue band, and bronze eagle in front.
The new torches are made of tin and are
very neat, but are noi nearly so handsome
as the glass torches carried in the campaign
Of four years ago. We are requested to say
that full turn out of the club is expected
at O'Clock next Saturday evening.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-09-10

August and September is the time to cut
briars, elders and to clean up the farm gen
orally. An exchange speaking on this sub
ject, says Nothing so materially increases
the value ofa farm as cleanliness, and not
only that, but it also increases the owners
seif-respect, and makes him feel proud oi
Of his farm and contented with his sur
roundings
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-09-10

AIessrs Cook & Beerits have large force
of men at work. excayating the cellar for
tl,oir new brick warehouse.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-09-10

Special examination Saturday, October
Is. at lockwood.
Examinations will begin at $50 A. NJ. All
persons interested in education are cordial
ly invited to attend.
J.C. WELLER,
County Superintendent.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-09-10

Auction sale of umbrellas at the New
York Auction House on Tuesday evening
of Court, previous to Republican political
meeting.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-09-10
SOUTHAMPTON ITEMS.


Blaine and Logan victory on the 4th o.
November next
Our farmers are generally all busy plow-
ing for fall sowing
Quite a number of our citizens attended
the grand military reunion at Cumberland
last week.
Threshing is the order of the day here
but nearly all of our farmers will finish up
this week.
The Kennels Mills base ball club have
been challenged TO play a match game with
the Ellerslie club. Success to you, boys.
The normal class at Wellersburg numbers
about thirty, and public examination will
be held at the close OF the term BY Superin.
tendent Weller
On account Of the scarcity of local news,
your correspondent had to be silent; bu,
since he has read the acceptance of Cleve-
land, Butler. st. John & Co., be is induced
TO say that their letters contain mere moth
ingness. Chatting with one OF Southamp-
tons staunchest Democrats the other day.
he said g am just about on the fence be-
tween ST. John and Butler
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-09-10

DR.. G. J. Beachy is now in Somerset, and
can be seen for a short time at his Dental
Rooms at the Glade House.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-09-10

Amos Steck, Greensburg, Pa, District
Land Agent Northern Pacific Railroad. will
send descriptive pamphlets, circulars and
guides to all addressing him. who wish to
go to Minnesota, Dakota. Montana, Wash
ington or Oregon.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-09-10

Mrs. y. D. Walter, nee Lou Crockett, of
Wellington, Kansas, who has been visiting
friends here and at Mishawaka for a few
weeks, started yesterday for Somerset, Pa.
Charlie Crockett accompanies her.-Soslti
Bend Daily Tribune. Mrs. Walter is at pres
ent with her husbands parents, on Main
street. Young Master Crockett is a son Of
the editor Of the South Bend TRIBUNE.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-09-10

Mr. " II. Wood, the Main Street jeweler,
put five thousand pound Halls fire and
burglar proof safe into his store, last satur-
day.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-09-10

Mr.. w. X. Vanderbilt passed through
Somerset last Tuesday, on a special train
over the Somerset & Cambria railroad.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-09-10
lnTREPAIRING PROM PITY ATTENDED TO


The Co-Par:nershIp heretofore existing
between Drs. j. N and :. A. Loufker.
In the Drug Business, was Dissolved By mutual
consent on Tuesiay. August -, 1854. Dr. J A.
Loather retiring. The business viii be conducted
At the Old stand By Dr. j. II. Loufher, 20 whom
sll Indebted 70 TIE cid frEn wiz make pay7ent
l. II. LCUTHER.
au9S J. A. LOCTHER.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-09-10

At the New York City Auction House on
Main Cross street, opposite Cook & Beerits's
goods are sold at half price
WN. E. SHAfER. Agent
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-09-10

The Congressional candidates, with their
conferees, have returned to Somerset, and
taken up their quarters at the Somerset
House.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-09-10

Some of our friends who think they are
sighted in these columns, are informed tha,
the editor is not omniscient, nor much in
clned to nosingH around for personals.
Those Of our friends who desire us to notice
their absence from town or return, or that
of their friends, should send US word by
postal card, or otherwise. It's impossible
for Us TO know all these things unless in
formed.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-09-10

DR.. G. J. Beaehy is now in Somerset, and
can be seen fer short time at has Dental
Rooms az the Glade House.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-09-10

Persons desiring to go To Kansas or Ne
braska. can secure rates and other inf orma
ton Of Amos Steck. Greensburg, Pa, who
has ranches, timber and farming lands, and
improved farms for sale.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-09-10

At the New York City Auction House
you can obtain Sloan's six-wheeled sewing
machine castors.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-09-10

Prof. Daisy's dancing class wound up.the
summer session with hop at the Somerset
House. Tuesday night.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-09-10

The small boy that hasn't got Blaine or
Cleveland cap is in hard luck. indeed.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-09-10

Several steam grist mills for sale in Indi-
ana and Westmoreland counties
AMOS SrEcK, Greensburg Pa
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WM. B. SnAFEn, Agent.

Stocks of store goods in Irwin, Latrobe.
Greensburg. Indiana, Uniontown and other
good points. Address
AMOS STICK, Greensburg, Pa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-09-10

TEACHERS ExkMINATIoSs.-Teach Ex-
aminations for 1854 will be held in Somerset
County, as follows:
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-09-10

Mr.. c. 5. W. Jones, editor Of the Tyrone
Herald, spent the greater portion of last
week in Somerset, and while here made
several very pleasant calls at the HERALD
Office Mr.. Jones acted as a substitute for
one of Mr.. McCamant's conferees, who was
called home, Friday and Saturday.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-09-10

The Jenner Blaine and Logan Club held q
rattling meeting at Jenner y Roads Satur-
day evening. Speeches were made by A.
J. Colborn and F. W Biesecker, Esqs. II
was one Of the largest meetings ever held in
the township.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-09-10

Mrs. Ross B. Reid and family, ofDunbar,
Fayefte county, are visiting in Somerset.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-09-10

John H. Uhl, Capt. Ed Scull, and Judge
Musselman, of Somerset, J. w. Bloyd and
wife, of lockwood, Mr.. NJ. r. Hay and
Miss Georgia Folk, of Elklick, c. P. Meyers
and II. o. Dam, of Meyersdale, and DR.. II,
J. Penrod, of Washington, attended the re-
union last week at Cumberland.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-09-10

Mr.. John F. Blymyer, and wife, of Bed
ford. are visiting in Somerset.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-09-10

Mr.. J. Warren Scull, OF Irwin, Westmore-
land county. is visiting friends in Somerset.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-09-10
Salary 4 Expenses

PAID reliable and energetic men to sell Trees.
Vines Shrubs. Roses. etc. grown in the Hooker
Nurseries. Establi shed 1885, Send for Terms.
II. Z. RrOOKE8 COMPANY,
seplol2m. Bochester. n. Y.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-09-10

The Society has written, during the past twen-
ty years, an aggregate amount CT new assurance
larger than has been written by any other CON-
pany in the world.
The surplus fund of the Society, on four per
cent. valuation, is larger than that OF ony ether
life insurance company in the world
The EQUIrABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY is
suesia plain and simple contract ofassurance, free
from burdensone and technical conditions, and
INDISF CTABLE after three years. All poll
eies, as soon as they become indisputable, are
payable IMMEDIATELY upon satisfactory
proofs Of death, and a legal release, without the
delay usual with other companies. BY this
PROMPT PAYMENT, the beneficiary Of an Equita-
bic policy is not only saved from annoying delays
and expenses, but receives peeunia-y relief as
quickly as II the amount ofthe assurance had
been invested in bond of the Government of the
United States
w. Frank Gaul,
Special Agent for Somerset Go.
Iuly9
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-09-10
EXECUTOR'S NOTICE.
SHERIFF'S SALE.

By virtue Of certain writs Off. Fa, Al PIu. Fl.
Fa., Post Vend Ex., ana Lev. Fa., Is
sued out Of the Court Of Common Pleas OF Somer-
set 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, 1884-09-10

WM. B. SHAFER, Agent.
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Cook BKrRlr

q MARKET.-Main Streat.-We have
ded large Refrigerator 10 our Meat
IN which al meats can be kept oool
ban. Mutton. Beef, Pork. &c, KEEP;
tly on hand. Open daily. Parties
meat can have II kept in the Refrig-
until wanted.
sve, also. 100, 0,O0o new brick for sale.
we viii sell by the hundred or tbous-
a low price.
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Ross DAVIS q Co.

AENEEs. Vow is the timeto hand
orders Cor phosphate, preparatory
seeding. No enterprising farmsf
be without Baueh & sons goods/at
PANIED in another column oG/this
Cook & BEEsrTs.
open or Saturday line6f Win
and Remington riacs. bseech and
leading shot guns, both double and
barrels also 4 fuli line Of gun repairs.
nsioois, shells. caps. powder, shot etc.
JAMS b. HolurRBAuM.
fANr NorlcE.-The Lecture-room
nday-school rooms OF the new Re
church at Berlin. Pa. viii be deai-
Z Sunday. September IA, 1884. ser
aFning at 10 O'Clock, Az. Rev.
Up Of Manchester, Nd, VIII preach
seo'4'ory sermon. Other eminent
non distance viii he present. and
IN the services. All persons are
invited to be present on this inter
occasion.
: 4 BRlDESBAucH, Pastor.
al foods Of all kinds now coming
priees are lower than last year. in.
al the newest styles ofDress Goods.
1aa Domestic, Flannels, Canton
Se4ns' cAsimeres. Table Linens.
eAiieoes, 6inghanls, etc. Call
MRs. A. Z. UBI-
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-08-22

Two old Texan rangers who bad just
helped TO bury a noighbOr, were talking
about religion. and one asked the other
how pious be thought it was possible for
man to get in this world, IL he was in real
earnest. "Wa'al." said the other, reliec-
lively. 81 think ef mao gets so't he can
swop steers or trade horses without lyin',
that he'd better pull out for the better
Land afore lie has relapse"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-08-22
4 Story Of Black Jack


Ii is well known that John 4. Logan,
who was member Of Congress nj the
time the war began, left Washington when
he saw there was going 10 be q fight, aud
scizing n muskct, walked all the way to
Bull Run, where he arrived just Ia timo
to take part In the battle. lie had on a
swallow-tail coat, but he stood up 10 tho
rack "a long as anybody did. lie was back
in Washington the next morning a Zeal
out Of breath, and was telling some Of ais
fellow Cougressmeh all about II.
"Who gave you this account Of the
ight?" asked a member from tho north
woods of New \ ork.
"Why, Twas there myself" said Logan.
The New Yorker evidently hal not heard
the news, for he seemed little nystifcd
and asked, as II wishing to solve the mys-
terry OF Logan's speedy rcappcnrance
care the ears runniDg?"
"No," said Logan, "tbe ears ain't run
ming, but every other id tIIing ia the
State OF Virginia il, as near as could
make out"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-08-22
The Wrong Shoe.

"Here, mister, you have dropped your
ovcrshoe," shouted n gentleman in Mis-
sion street car the other day, rs an old
man got out at crossing and hoistcd his
umbrella.
The old party didn't appear to hear, so
the kind-hearted passenger seized num-
Der twelve gum boot that lay on the floor
and hurled it after the obliyious party,
his property taking him square in the
back OF the neck as the ear rolled away.
The passengers were all astonished at
the shoe losers irritation, for lie shook
his fist angrily after the car, and walked
of without picking up his rubber. Ev-
erybody roared, especially the shoe
thrower, until little boy stopped eating
peanuts and said to him;
81 guess you dropped that shoe your
self, mister; you've only got one on"
And the explosion nearly Jared the ear
off the track, as the benevolent gentleman
climbed out to take the next car back
San Francisco Post.