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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-07-23

VICIOUS iTAIrANs, s,-Seyeral days ago a
couple of Italian laborers were discharged
from the grading force ON the South Penn
sylyania railroad near Stahlstown, and in
the evening they secured the assistance of
ten OF their fellow-countrymen and way
laid the two bosses, whom they assaulted in
brutal manner. Constable Sidle and a
posse Of fourteen attempted to arrest the as
sailants, but the latter showed fight, and
their would-bc captors directly withdrew.
Subsequently, however, one ofthe vicious
Italians was arrested and incarcerated in the
jail department of the County Home.-La-
trobe .IdpaRce.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-07-23

Thesrch culvert, twenty-seyen feet span
by which the South Pennsylvania crosses
the Somerset and Cambria railroad at the
Summit, has been sublet To a Mr.. James
Of Johnstown. who has commenced work on
his contract He is having fine quality O
sandstone quarried, one mile north o.
Somerset.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-07-23

Il is said that lightning recently struck a
woman who lived in Wellington. Indiana.
IL darted 10 one cheek, and before she had
time to turn the eother it slid down her watch
case. jumped TO her feet, put her shoes be
yond the reach Of the cobbier's art, and skip
ped of, leaving the woman just as well and
hearty as ever.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-07-23

The familiar faces of our farmer friends
have not been visible very frequently on our
streets during the past two weeks. The
grain and hay fields have had first claim to
their presence during this period.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-07-23

Our exchanges tell US of a Lebigh county
man who died on the 2Sth Of June. who Was
doubtless the champion family man in the
Urited States, outside Of Mormondom. He
was married three times. His first wife
bore him eleven children. his second eleven,
and his third, who survives him, eight.
making thirty in all. OF these eleven are
dead. and the other nineteen attended the
funeral. Mr.. Strohl could count l42 grand
children, 1l6 great-grandchildren. and S
great -ereat-grandchildren, making his pos
teritv thus far 286.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-07-23

The crowd in attendance at the colored
camp meeting, which IS being held in Hu-
gus grove, Sunday, was very large and
orderly one The morning train from
Johnstown, contained three coaches closely
packed with people from that place and in
terInediste stations. Services were held in
the morning, afternoon and evening. An
admission fee of ten cents was charged, and
we are told the gate money aggregated quite
4 nice sum.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-07-23

The Society has written. during the past twen-
ty year4, an aggregate amount CT new assurance
larger than has been written by any other com
pany in the world.
TIE surplus fund Of the Society. on q Dur per
cent. valuation, Is larger than that OF ony ether
life insurance company In the world.
TIE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY Is
sresa plain ard simple contract ofassurznee free
from burdensome and technical conditions, and
INDISPUTABLE after three years. An poll
eies. as soon as they become indispnfable, are
payable IMMEDIATELY upon satisfactory
proofs of death. and a legal release. without the
delay usca, with other companies. By this
PRoxPT PAYMENT, the beneficiary OF an Equita-
bic policy is not only saved from annoying delays
and expenses, but receives pecunia:y relief as
quickly as n the amount Of the assurance had
been invested in bond OF the Government OF the
United States
w. Frank Gaul,
Special Agent for Somerset Co.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-07-23

TEarERAscE.-Rey- ]. w. Poffiinberger
Will address the Woman's Christian Tenn
perance Union at Shanksvilie on Saturday
evening, August End. The work Of the
Union has been gratifying. but we hope for
greater achievements
Ms. ]. G. SrErcHER- President.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-07-23

Nessrs. Max Hoblitzell, ofUrsina George
Hail. of Bedford. and Charles Meyers, ol
Meyersdale, are visiting in Somerset. They
are the guests of Mr.. Frank J. Meyers
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-07-23

The Somerset small boy is happy. Old
John Robinson's great moral show viii
pitch its tent in this immediate vicinity on
the lth of August.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-07-23

GLADE NoENAL.-The Glade Normal
School will open July 2sth, and close Sep
ternber 26, 1884. Instructors Principal, J..
b. Tedrow Assistant, ID. W. Waugh For
circulars contaiping full information, ad-
dress>the Principal, ,IIade, Pa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-07-23

Miss Coe, of New York city, viii deliver
a lecture in the Court House, Thursday
evening. Subject. Moral Trrining Of oni
( Children"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-07-23

About half-past eight o'clock Monday
morning a fire broke ont in the second floor
Of Cofroth's furniture room on Main Cross
street. The alarm was sounded and in a
few moments from two to three hundred
people were gathered about the building.
4 spark from the stove had ignited s large
pile of packing material, and had it notbeen
discovered just when it was q large and
destructive fire would have resulted. The
flames were extinguished promptly and
before they had gained much headway. or
much damage was done.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-07-23

PUBLIc SALE.-A heavy draught horse
(my Black Mig sired by Peter Hefiiey s
celebrated horse. Niger, will be sold at pub
lie sale in the Diamoud, Somerset, Pa. on
Saturday July 26. 1854, at o'clock p. N.
OLIVER SPAx6LER
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-07-23

/ Miss Hattie Harrington and Miss Jennie
Griffith, of Johnstown, are visiting at J. Il.
Walters, on Main street.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-07-23

Put ncne but COW boys on guard, was the
watch-word Saturday
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-07-23

Mr.. William F. ShatIer. the Patriot street
marble cutter, started for Fayette county
Monday morning, 10 deliver a large lot of
work, some thirteen different jobs. Some of
the monuments are very beautiful, and re-
feet great credit on Mr.. Shaffer's skill as q
designer and cutter. A favorite design Of
his Customers seems to be square shaft
about six feet high, surmounted by an urn,
all of pure Italian marble. Those desiring
fine work, should call on Mr.. Shaffer.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-07-23

An adjourned Argument Court was in
session Tuesday.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-07-23

The buses did good business running 10
and from the colored camp-meeting on
Sunday.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-07-23

r. T. Patterson, Esq, Of Stoyesiown, has
been spending the past few days in Somer-
] cot
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-07-23

A scrub nine from Somerset played game
OF base ball with the Meyersdale club last
Friday, at Meyersdale.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-07-23

The Democrats of Bedford viii hold their
county convention on the 18th.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-07-23

A good soaking rain is greatly needed in
this section.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-07-23

Early harvest apples arc making their ap
r.earance.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-07-23

The VERY BEsr-THB VERY BIGoEsT or
ALL THE BIG OSEs-THERE MusT BE LED
EE, AND HE is JoHS RoDISsox.-The old est
Snowman of them all. His fifty-ninth sar
before the people. Seventy-seven years of
age. He comes out ten times greater. Ten
times more majestic. and ten times finer
than any other show the sun shines on. BY
reason of his recent purchase in Europe of
ten of the largest shows in the world There
are in the neighborhood of twenty circuses
in America, and about ten in Europe. for
since John Robinson purchased ten of the
largest in tina; country it has reduced the
number over one-halfl and one ortwo others
in various parts of the world. OF these, the
largest and best known is the John Robin
son Show, which exhibits in Somerset July.
1th. 1t was first started in the year of our
Lord one thousand eight hundred and
twenty four, fifty nine years ago. The first
combined circus and IN enagerie the world
ever knew or heaad of. And it has always
been under the control of John Robinson
from that far distant day until the present
time, and to-day it represents more invested
capital. employs more artists, agents and
laborers and performer; has more wild
beasts. larger tents, more seating capacity,
and is altogether and in every respect three
times as large as any other combined exhi-
bition on earth. Don't forget the day,
Thursday, August 7th-
will open July 2s, and continue in session
until examination Instruction topical. but
books should be brought for reference. Tu-
ition for term, s.. No reduction for less
than half term.
F. J. 0CoSsoR. Principal
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-07-23

Seventeen-year locusts have made their
appearance in immense numbers in the
woods in New Jersey at different points.
The trees are literally covered w.h them,
and the noise made by their jaws as they
eat the twigs is 50 great as 10 prevent one
from hearing a person speak Al n few yards
distance. The woods have been visited by
thousands to see the strange insects. The
injury TO the trees viii be considerable, as
the locusts eat the fresh shoots ofthis years
growth. The woods where the locusts are
found is Il second growth, and consists OF
hardy young trees. Il is feared that the
loeusts will leave the woods and begin their
ravages among the crops.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-07-23
cAsroarA.

When baby was sick, We gave her Castoris.
When she was child she cried for Castoria.
When she was Miss. she elung to Castoria-
When shehad children she gayethem Cast'a
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-07-23

A telegram announcing the sudden death
Of Mr.. Alden J. Lull, was received in Som
erset Thursday morning. The telegram
stated that ne had died suddenly that morn
ing at his home in New Berlin, New York
and we have heard no further particulars
Mr.. Luil was n great iavorite in this com
munity, where be had resided for the past
I'VE years, and his many friends heard OF
his death with regret and sorrow. lie had
disposed Of his Interests in this county last
April, and had gone TO New Berlin, where
he was engaged in the dairy business with
NJ. L. a. sage.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-07-23
DWELLING HOUSE,
Pennsylvania Female College,

Located in the suburbs o. Pittsburgh, array
from city noise and smoke Unsurpassed for
eiiities for the study OF Natural Sciences and
Mathematics-fn short. ercTg department srefI
equipped. Session opens September 10. ISL
Early application is desirable For catalogues
and further information apply 70
Miss HELEN e, PeIletreau. Prest
tnn2Seow Pittsburg, East End, Pa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-07-23
Mouxr MoRrAH IrEsls.

MouSr MoRIAH IrEAs.
EDITOR HERALp:-A Blaine and Logan
club has been organized at this place
Harvest is about oyer in this section.
The apples do not look very promising.
The hay crop was about an average one.
The oats looks well, and the crop viii be
'a large one.
The youngsters haye organized drum
corps. and this, with our brass band, insures
us plenty of music.
MIL Barndt, member of our band,
is employed at the Miller cheese factory,
which is under the management of Mr.. ia
cob Reickert, of Bucks county.
Eo. CONSTRUCTOR
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-07-23
Ross psrrs & %.

me prevalence OF cholera in other cyua.
ne ana the possibly Of the seourge reach
- ms country, makes il incumbent on all
'o"k 70 their Interests. and guard against
ms or any other epidemic liable TO spread
lufing ihe hot weather. An ounce Of
Ts'eii'lSe = worth pound OF cure, and q
'''ie care and expense in keeping the prem.
= ciean, the cellar pure. and house well
iTed' may save much sickness and distress.
ea''er line and other purifying agents. and
@y strict regard TO the laws of health and
our chances for long life win be materially
trengthened.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-07-23
A DMINIsrRAToR's NOTICE.

A DEMONSTRATORS NOTICE.
Estate of OF Sarah Baker. late Of Somerset Twp,
Somerset County, Pa, deceased.
Letters Of administration on the above estate
having been grantedso the undersigned by the
proper authority notice is hereby given 10 all
persons indebted TO said estate to make iInmedi-
ate payment and those having claims against the
same to present them duly authenticated for set
tlement On Saturday. the Goth day of Aug, 1854,
at the Office Of J. II. Uhi, ESD, In Somerset Bor-
ough-
DAVID CASEBEER,
iul33. Administrator.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-07-23
The COW must goat large.

The weather still continues cool.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-07-23
CArARaA HAY FEVER

is a type OF Catarrh
having peculiar sym
toms. 1t IS attended
by an infiamed condi-
tion of the lining
membrane of the nos
trils. tear-ducts and
throat. affecting the
lungs. All acrid mu-
Gus is secreted, the
discharge is accom-
panied with a painful
burning sensation.
There are severe
OF sneezing.
frequent attacks of
binding headache. a
watery and inaamed
state OF the eyes.
dy founded on a cor
, and can be depend
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-07-23
Cook & BEERIrs.

4 An exchange says: Mix in the manufac-
Ere Of ice cream is first boiled and afterward
artlv conEealed. In the boiling lacteal
cid Of bacterise Is set free that, uniting with
phpo-sulphipe Of buterie oxide. again soli-
ihes as bisulphide Of siumokake in the
pngealing. This, when taken into the
fs'em, produces peritOniial cramps. fre-
nenily ending fatally" Cat this out and
bow II to your girl.
Mar AARKEI--Nsia street-We have
usi added large Refrigerator to our Meat
Market in which all meats can be kept cool
Pnd clean. Mutton. Beef Pork. &c. kept
Constantly on hand. open daily. Parties
paying neai car have it kept in the Refrig-
orator until wanted.
We have. also, loo.0o0 new brick for sale.
hieh We VIII sell BY the hundred or thous-
Isd al = low price.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-07-23
WITTENBERG COLLEGE,
SPRINGFIELD. OHIO.

For young men and women Four courses
Classical, Scientific, Literary, and Ladies' Pre-
Parat0ry and Normal Departments. New build
ing. Spacious grounds Teachers OF experience.
ing travel at reduced rates. Fall term begins
September 4rh. For catalogues eontainigg full
details address
jui23. It. The Secretary of the Faculty.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-07-23

De coolest harvest weather in many
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-07-23

4 Everything is exceedingly dry and dusty
tnd vegetation of all kinds is being greatly
feiarded in growth on account Of the need
rain. Lawns and grass plots that sever
weeks ago were carpeted with velvety
reen now have turned TO a dull brown. the
frass being literally buried ont bv the hot
fays Of the sun. A good, refreshing rain
ronld do an immense amount Of good al
present
PHosPHATEs AND LAND Pas Vow
ave in stock car load Bsugh & sons goods
he best on the market, and no farmer
<hoald be without them. They have stood
be test for five years. Here are the prices.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-07-23
Financial Statement
Somerset Borough School District
For The Year Ending June !, 1884.

wM. Ii. wELFLEy. TREASURER.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-07-23

rv Alabastine for walls and Ceilings
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-11-09
HAYS COUNTY.

The Present Incumbents Reelected.
special 10 the Gazette
SAN MARCOS, TEX, Nov. There
is general rejoicing over the Demo-
cratic success in the national contest
There were bon-flres, fireworks and
general jolification last night To-
night we have torch light procession,
fire works and illuminations.
Full returns from this county give
the Democratic ca didates for state
offices from 600 to 1000 majority. The
present incumbents OF county offices
were all reelected.
Nix, for district judge, has 2S2 ma
jority over Tillhmuller,
Combs aud Jolly, Democratic candi-
dates for the legislature, have majuri-
ties of about 1000
Cotton Is about all gathered. A
frost last night destroyed all hopes OF a
top crop.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-11-09

The Conniy Iletnrns-A FaIlnre.

The County Returns-A Failure.
Special to the Gazette
SAN SARA, Tex Nov. s -Returns
from all the precincts in this county
have come in. Eleven precincts give
Ireland $50; Jones, ZIG.
Sayers, 066; Rector, ll9.
Norton did not get one vote.
The returns so far indicate that ].
T. Calhoun of Abilene will be our next
senator, and j. l. Shields Of Coleman
our representative.
The firm OF Pollock 4 Gibbs of this
place WAS closed yesterday on an at
tachment, levied on their stock by
L. III Blum, TO satisfy a Judgment
for $1,000.
The citizensof our town held mass
meeting last meeting TO congratulate
each other on the success Of the Demo-
cratic party. a large bonfire was
built In the square. Quite a number
OF our citizens delivered addresses.
Many cheers we're given for Cleveland
and Hendricks.
Mr.. Wiles Murray has let contract
for another two.story stone building
on the west side of the square aud bids
are being received for another one on
Wallace by other parties
Frost has fallen here for three nights
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-11-09
AUsrls.
Treland's Majority Over Jones and
Norton 100000 Monster
Demonstration.


Special 10 the Gazette.
AUSTIN, TEX, Nov. S.--Considera-
BILE excitement has been created here
among the negroes by reports circu.
lated among them that they are to be
enslaved again.
The Houston & Texas Central paid
$4,000 intere and sinking fund on
the old schOOl-fund loan.
In the district court John Young for
the murder OF Mike Ftriin at the poor
farm was given ten years Ia the peni.
Tertiary.
Grelaud's majority over Jones and
Norton should have been stated 20 600
instead OF 1000 in to-day's GAZETTE
a man who gives his name AS w p
Houston Of Boerne was arrested here
to-day on suspicion OF stealing horse
The grsndest demons ever
seen in the state was made here to-
night in honor of Cleveland aud Hen.
bricks. seven thousand turned out
and three thousand paraded the streets
bearing torches and transparencies
During an alarm OF fire a collision
occurred between man on horseba X
aud the truck of the fire company IN
which the tongue was driven through
the horses breast killing him instant.
~. The rider was stunned, but not Sc
riously Injured.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-11-09
TYLsR.
Capt Jones Appointed Mayor Tho
Court Of Appeals.

Special TO the Gazette.
TYLER, TEX Nov. s.-Thos. w.
Dodd, mayor of this city. having re-
signed to 90 into other business, Capt
t. N. Jones, by petition of the citizens
to the board Of aldermen was appoint
ed to ill his place for the term OF his
eleciio-i
G ". Hubbard, Il. r. Bonner and
w. 5 Herndon and others accom-.
panied by the Tyler Democratic club
left to-day for CorSicana to attend a
Democratic ratification meeting at that
place TO night.
The court OF appeals affirmed: Hol-
der vs. the state, from Delta; Hollis
VS.. the state, from Hopkins; Tracy VIZ
the state, from Navarro; Wallace vs.
the state, from Navarro; Brooks vs.
the state, from Hopkins; Coffey VS..
the state, from Hopkins; Watson VS.
the state. from Hopkins.
Submitted on briefs for both parties
Johnson va. the state, from Hunt
Long Va. the state, from Hunt; Rob
erts VS.. the state, from Kaufman.
Submitted on briefs aud oral arRu
ment for both parties: Tynes va. tn,
state. from Kaufman; Porter va. Hor
ter, from Hunt
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-11-09
KAUFMAN COUNTY.
The County Omcers Eiected-A An Acct
dent.

hNuAs
special TO the Gazette.
TERRELL, TEX Nov s Might be
fore last fire was accidentally dropped
into paper box Of powder that was
used for charging anvils and burned
one man fearfully, pntting out one OF
his eyes. This Is the only casualty
heard ofso far In this county. During
all the excitement there has not been
exceeding two or three drunken men
seen on the str, cts.
The following are the district and
county officers elected:
John a. b PRtman of Sulphur
Springs, county judge.
]. G Mathews " Greenvllle, district
attorney, without opposition.
o Terrell, of this county, state
senator.
]. S.Wood to the legislature.
J. l. Dill ard, county Judge and
d Cunningham, ceunty-attorney,
both without opposition.
w, l.. Huff, present incumbent, dis
trict clerk.
A. H. Self, county clerk.
A, Il. Wilson, present Incumbent
sheriff aud tax-collector.
S. N Adams, assessor Of taxes.
j. M. Lindsay, treasurer.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-11-09
Thu Young Democracy.

For the past ten days the Young
Democracy OF this city have been on .
"highp They have made speecnes;;
burned powder. hurrahed ana
whooped until FROM sheer exhaustion
il seemed they would he coinpeileu 70
deslsi; but last night they were re-
inf0rced by the Old Democracy OF the
staid and sober stripe, end the dsInon-
stratlons were kept up tiii late houI.
When the procession pnsseu tne NY
goods house OF Malone, waller 2 VI,
the temptation 70 join the thfopR vas
too great 10 resist and two more vel
Grams fell into line.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-11-09
MORGAN.
Democrats and Republicans Shout
Themselves HOarse and the Town
is Crimson,


special 70 the Gazette
MORGAN, TEX, Nov. S.-Last night
was the most noiscme one in Nor
gan's history. The Democrats were
nut in full force celebrating Cleveland
and Hendricks victory by large bon
fires and anvil-shooting. The excite
ment was inten-e. After several good
speeches our Republican brethren,
who had only come out TO witness the
rally, became enthused and seemed TO
realize that they had made mistake
IN voting last tuesday and cheeTed for
Cleveland and Hendricks until they
were hoarse.
Some one announced that Col Styles
of Austin was on the ground He was
called on for D speech, and mOuntt d
the rostrum. He spoke for an hour
and almost every sentence be
uttered created applause. 1t
was magnificent speech. In
closing he paid touching tribute to
that old "war-hOrse of Democracy,
Thomas A. Hendricks, and trusted
his grand old honorable name in 1888
would grace the head Of The ticket for
president of the United States.
Several more speeches we're had,and
lust hef,r the multitude dispersed
Hon. w. III Lnckett demanded their
attention and offered the following:
"Three cheers for the Fort Worth
GAZETTE, that noble three-year,old
founding of Democracy, which with.
0ut faltering when times looked
gloomy has borne the banner
all during lts career, and which has
always battled for the interest of every
portion in Texas, north, east, south
and vest
The guns shot and everybody sald
"Bully for THE GAZETTE
Col Styles gave good toast for the
News and three cheers followed. Mr
Curry, the News correspondent, msde
q few remarks, after which the crowd
began to dirperse, lsome down the
street on which the Eotton exchange
! Is located, others toward the Bank,
and some, we'll, two or three; towards
! home.