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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-06-25

The immenorial Institution of trial by
| Jury, which sJr centuries has been regarded
as one of tla most essential rights of the
citizen, and me OF the most effective bar
riers against bSolute power, is itself on trial
to-day, and required to show cause why
it should no,be discarded, and more eff
| fectual metlrd of administering justice sub
stituted for 4 or at least why it should not
be reformedk b as to yield more satisfactory
results SoIfe suggestions for the improve
ment Of the Existing jury system, presented
bv Judge Bbert c. Pitman in the North
lmerieaa Rcsac for July, under the title of
Juries and urymen," should. in view of
recent notorious miscarriages of justice, re-
cciye the Strious consideration of every
thoughtful kitizen. American Econo-
mics. " by Iflf Van Buren, Denslow, is a
lucid and fonlble exposition of the grounds
upon which, he protection theory of ma
tional econohy is based Judge Noah Da-
Wis writes of Il Marriage and Divorce; y DR..
P. Bender, vlose subject is "The Annexa-
ton of Cana6i," sets forth the advantages
likely 70 actue to the United States from
the absorpiid of the Canadian provinces !;
Prof D. Mo Means, in an argument
against " Gotrnment Telegraphy, subjects
the managenent of the Post Office to a
most searchiig criticism Charles I. Cong
don writes "Private Vengeance :" and
finally. there symposium on the The
Future of tIs Negro by Senator H. b.
Vance Fred rick Douglass, Joel Chandler
Harris. Senatr John r. Morgan, Prof Rich
ard T. Greens /, Gen. ). C. Armstrong, Oliver
johnson, ana Others.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-06-25

CHEAPEST Books IN AMERIcA.-At Fisher 5
Book Store there is now on sale a line ofth
lcheapest books ever put on the market 70
sale. Elegant cloth-bound, gilt-title books
for thirty-fiye cents each, three for one dol
lar. These books are by standard authors,
such as Dickens Scott, George Elliot, Lord
Lytton, &c. These books are selling very
rapidly, so rapidly in fact that the publish
ers are unable to keep up with the demand,
Some of these books have as high as six
hundred pages, and the price is so low that
advise the book-buying public to take ad
vantge now, as the price is liable to advance
at any time or the books be Withdrawn from
the market CHAs II. FISHER,
Bookseller
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-06-25

a six-year-old son of David Grimes, Of
White Cottage, Greene county, deliberately
set his fathers large barn on fire Sunday,
and from safe distance watched it burn
down with glee. The barn and its contents
were totally destroyed. Another barn in
the same neighborhood. belonging to Mrs
Dan; q widow, was also set on fire by {
child Saturday.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-06-25

Jrssrn \ ;oADs. June %, 1884.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-06-25

]. e. Miller, Democratic Return Judge
from the Coketon district, in Westmoreland
County, got drunk in Greensburg on Satur-
day. and while returning home on a freight
train that night he fell off and had one Of
his arms crushed under the wheels. He
called for help, but none came. and he was
compelled to lie all night where he fell.
Yesterday he was removed to his home and
the arm amputated at the shoulder His
condition is critical.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-06-25
A UDITOR'S NOTICE.
Statesmen Wanted

To sell Nursery Stock for the Hooker Nurseries.
Established 1855. Liberal SALARY AND
EXPENSES paid. Permanent Employment.
Send for terms. II. E. HOOKER CO.,
may2s.st. Rochester, n. T..
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-06-25

About fifteen men are at work in Mr..
Emanuel James quarries getting out stone
for his contrast on the South Pennsylvania
Railroad. he quarries are at Roberts Sta
ton, two niles from Somerset. A siding
has been contructed from the b. &. o. Rail-
road to the quarries. The masonry for
which Mr.. james has the contract amounts
to about 100 yards, and the earth excava-
ton 10 about the same. The work is to be
done at the Summit. The masonry will be
in the form e an arch, over the Somerset
& Cambria Tsilroad. The sidewalks of the
arch will be tiirty feet high, ten feet at the
summit. Tn arch will be thirty feet in the
clear, forty fit high, and one hundred and
sixty-iive fet long. The price is about
$4,000.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-06-25

FoR SALE.-I offer at public sale. one lot
of ground in Stonycreek township, adjoining
the town of Buckstown, Somerset county,
Pa. containing one acre, more or less, hay
ing large one-story frame house with sum-
mer kitchen attached, spring house and
other outbuildings on. the premises.
This is most desirable nome, pleasantly
situated, well planned and in first-class con-
dition. For further information and terms,
apply to
ABRAHAM MUIsET
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-06-25

SPECIAL NorIcE.-Excursion tickets to
and from all stations on line of Pittsburgh
Division and branches OF Baltic & Ohio Rail-
road win be sold July 3rd and eth, good to
return up to and including July 9TH at
a rate of 4 cents per mile for the round trip
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-06-25

BERLIE NORMAL scHooI--The fall term
of the Berlin Normal will open July 25th.
and close September s5, 1854. Instructors {:
J. N. Berkey. Principal Rev. s. r. Briden-
basgh, NJ. C. Berkley. Miss Olive Heffley.
For circulars containing full information.
address the PRINCIPAL,
Reriiu Pa
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-06-25

Mr., Andrew Woy. whose res IA encc is Just
beyond the first raise. east Ii town. on
the Bedford turnpike, put up dc frame for
a handsome new barn, 6Sx90 fes.. on Thurs
day last. \ jolly. good-naturii crowd, as
full Of fun as We hope the batn viii be OF
farm products each year, sent the timbers
into place with yell. Messrs. Joe and Pc
ter Auman, of Somerset township. are the
architects ond builders The tinbers fit to-
gether like de paper on de val . there be-
ing not single misiit in the whole job. The
Auman boys are in great demtnd as barn
builders, on account of their iKell-known
reputation as first-class workman, this be-
ing the fourth barn they have put up this
season. Mr.. Woy proposes to lave mod
ei barn, and we will give our readers bet
ter description of it when fnished. More
than hundred persons partooS of feast
ofgood things prepared by the hostess ard
daughters, and there seemed enough for a
hundred more The dinners ofe gets at a
Somerset county raising, tre not ex
celled anywhere.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-06-25

John II. Jordan, Esq, of B,dford, should
certainly feel complimented " the hand
some majority be received | his race for
the instructions Of his eouns for the Con
gressional nomination. AIlough there
were two .other clever and rfoular gentle
men.candidates for the same ,fiice in Bed
ford Borough, he carried boi wards and
the township by handsome nfiorities. Be
fore the convection, in additin TO his two
opponents from Bedford Hrougb, there
was another from Everett, OH of the most
scholarly, gentlenanly and Ispular physi-
clans in the district, but Jordtn polled A
votes on the firs. ballot, as ssainst 10 foI
the combined opposition. Ifthe nomina-
ton in the District fall to NJ Jordan, be
certainly will poll large va in Bedford
county. He viii be supporta by his late
opponents.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-06-25
Having heard that report is circulating

Having heard that report is circulating
that favor six months as the minimum
school term. l ereby say that favor no
such law and moreover say that favor a
law to levy our school tax equally over the
State Except in cities) and haveit State
system instead of township system. /
also favor uniformity of common school
Textbooks Yours. &c,
NOAH S. MILLER.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-06-25
Sand Patch Pa, June %, 1ss
URsrNA NORMAL. ScnonL.

URsINA NORMAL SCHOOL.
The eighth term of this school will begin
on the 18th of July. and will continue ten
weeks. The school will have for its object
the preparation of teachers for the public
schools of the county. Thorough instruc-
ton will be given in everything that relates
to the work of the school-room, in the
branches taught as well as in the method OF
teaching and managing schools.
The Principal of the school, Mr.. o. b.
Steely, graduate of one of our best State
Normal Schools, and at present an instruc-
tor in one Of them, comes to me highly
recommended as competent and successful
teacher.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-06-25

There is great rivalry in the boot and shoe
trade in Somerset, but Sol Uhl still contin-
ues to hold the bulk of the trade. His stock
is large and well selected and his prices low.
Quick sales and small profits is his motto.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-06-25

Milton Bittner, a young man about Is
years ofage, was struck by tie through ex-
press on the Pittsburgh di-ision of the
BALTIC. and Ohio Railroad on Thursday
morning, and so badly nlAlgled that he
died a few hours later
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-06-25

An Irish laborer, in the empoy ofeontrac-
tor Collins, took refuge under tree near the
residence of Mr. Joseph Caster, in somer-
set township, during the stoIn Sunday af-
ternoon, and was instantly billed by light
ming.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-06-25
Principal Somerset Schools

A new and full line of Summer goods at
the One Price Shoe Store of A. II. Ferner X
Bro, including mems, womens and childrens
slippers, low and high cut shoes, made oyer
the different lasts.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-06-25

The streets of Somerset wtre unusually
lively on Saturday last. Att east thirty Of
the forty-two candidates for ee Republican
nominations were working d their claims
IN great shape.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-06-25

r. V. Ritenour, county suerintendent of
Fayette, accompanied by Cunty Superin-
tendent, J. C. Weller, Of Sorerset. were in
Connellsville Monday night. They are hold
ing teachers examinations troughout this
countv.-Cona eRsrille Coarisr
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-06-25

The School Board Of Sonrset township
met at the Glade House in 1 is Borough on
the first Monday Of this mosh, and organ
lied for the present year byesctng Wm. +.
Knepper President, Gabriel t]od, Secretary,
and Frederick Weller, Treaslrer
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-06-25

Losr.-A pair offrameless spe'tacles. Inc
finder viii be suitstly rewardedoy ieaFihs
the same at this odce.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-06-25

During the storm hat passfi over town
last Thursday afternoon, tai poplar tree
in front OF Mr.. Charles Rhoadss residence,
on Trrkeyfoot street, was shattered by light
ming.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-06-25

An unknown contemporary truly says
Some people are afraid of sunshine. They
close the shutters or blinds early in the
morning and don't open them again until
sundown. This is all wrong. Don't be
afraid Of the sunshine let it into your
homes its rsys are healthful and life civ
ing, Let the sunshine stream into your
rooms, even lt the risk of fading your car
pets it will cleanse, purify and sweeten
them and drive away disease and death.
Again, we sag, don't be afraid of the sun
shine. And We may also add, little fresh
air mixed wal the sunshine viii be highly
beneficial to even the most delicate persons.
Both are free gifts of God. Use them as
nature INTENDED, and a longer. happier life
may be the asult.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-06-25

8lessrs. Frank Mejers and George Cofirothi
who have been aitending Prf. Hasting'
West Philadelphia academy. are home fol
the summer vacation.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-06-25

A. H CoHroth, Dr.. of the Ien'oer7i' OF
this place, is in atieh dance as asiror in the
L. s. Court, sitting b. WilliamSort.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-06-25

In another col umn viii b found the an
nouncement of the PennS vania Female
College, of Pittsburg. One Of the leading
characteristics of this institd on is its beau
tiful and healthful location the suburbs
of the city, where its denizcfs are free from
the noise and smoke cf the bwn, and may
enjoy the purest air. There sno other sim
liar institution more thoroo.hly equipped
in all departments, and wl,re more care
and pains are taken with tudenis. The
next session will open Se.ember 1oth.
Those desiring catalogues siould address
Miss Helen T. Pelletreau, Ffsident, Pitts
burg, East End. Pa1
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-06-25

Builders can find knobs, locks, hinger, ant
everything belonging to builders hardware
at James Z. Holderbaum's.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-06-25

Rev ]. A. Smith III Clarion foiniy, van
preach in the Eyatgelical chaeh, sernei-
set, Pa. on Sunday evening, June ziih, az
SP.M.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-06-25

Mr.. David Long, professional gardener
Of this city, has real curiosity in a barrel
strawberrs-bed, The barrel was first bored
full Of holes, then filled with soil and straw
berry plants Inserted in the holes. About
leo plants protrude from the holes all Of
which are bearing large and luscious fruit.
This Is cheap and noyel plan to cultivate
this toothsome berry --Huufinqdon Globe.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-06-25

all shades, at 10 cts. at
PARKER e PARKER's
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-06-25

Take equal weights ofthe largest strawber-
ries procurable and fine loaf sugar lay the
fruit in deep dishes and sprinkle half the
sugar over them in fine powder; give the
dish gentle shake that the sugar may al
ways touch the under part of the fruit; on
the next day makes syrup with the remain
der OF the sugar and the juice drawn from
the strawberries and boil it until it jellies
then carefully put in the strawberries and
let them simmer nearly an hour; next put
them with care into jars or bottles; and fill
up with the syrup, of wnic there will be
more than required, but no the next day the
jars will hold nearly or quite the whole /;
cover the jars or bottle with brandy covers
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-06-25

Blacksmiths can find horse shoes, hors,
shoe nails iron, hammers, vices, anyils bel
lows, rasps, files, etc, at James B. Holder
baum's.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-06-25

Carpenters can find saws, planes, Hatchets,
augers, squares, mitre boxes, adzes. broad
axes, and anything to set of tools, at James
B. Holderbaum's.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-06-25

Bedford's Chinese laundrynan, Yee Du,
after a residence Of few ID nths, skipped
the town, leaving numeroU unpaid bills
behind That chap has become fully
Amertcanized. and must has taken lessons
/ from some of the latter day 7mk officials.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-06-25

EDITOR HERALD In justice to Milton Bit
ner and his friends please contradict the
report of his being intoxicated at the time
he was run over by the west bound express
in the cut at west end of Sand Patch tunnel,
onlWednesday morning, 18th inst. l came TO
him shortly after the accident, lifted him
off the track, talked with him, and he did
not appear to be intoxicated. The foot path
on which he was travelling passes very near
ly perpendicular, and about fifteen feet deep
at this place, and it being dark, about three
O'Clock in the morning, it is very probable
he made a misstep and fell down on the
track at the time the express passed.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-06-25

CONFLUENCE CENs.
Sam Patch resident of this place for
over two yen has located in Somerset, and
is now the gpst of Postmaster Davis. Sam
had many fiends while here, and will
doubtless maze many in his new home.
The Republicans here did not think il
necessary to- aold Blaine and Logon rati-
fication meeting, since all of the Republi-
cans and some of the Democrats are going
to'vote for th,m this fall. They were rati-
fed by the people before they were nomin-
ated, and thy will be elected despite ;fny-
thing the Dmocracy can do. Even old
Sammy hada vision that made him age
very fast Ie must have seen the hand
writing on th wall. which says, Blaine, Lo-
gan, and Vieory.
Jacob Stener has let the contract for the
building of hotel on the site of the one
burned a lita over year ago. Friedlinc &
Cober, Of Atyersdale, took the contract at
about s. 500.nd are now engaged in franz
ing the timbr, etc The building is to be
completed ths coming fall. Y.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-06-25

The members of the A. VI. :. Church will
hold their Second Annual Cmpmeeting in
the Hugus Grove, one milesonih on Som
erset. commencing SATURDAY. July 18th, and
continuing over two Sundrs. \ band OF
jubilee singers and lady refvalist will be
in attendance.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-06-25

We are indebted to Mr. W. Giddings
who is agent ofthe Immigra n Association,
No. 10 California st. Roomit San Francis
co. for specimens ofCaliforrt canned fruits.
We say unhesitatingly tha ve have never
seen fruit in the east to con tlre with it, as
it retains all the natural fkor, and tastes
as though fresh from the the.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-06-25

The largest and most apreciative audi
ence we have seen in Sourset for long
time, was assembled in the Rheran church
Sunday evening, June ID to hear Mrs.
Josephine II. Nichols, OFF dianapolis, de-
liver one Of her celebrated temperance lee
lures Mrs. Nichols has OF only all the
graces of woman, but all . polish of fin
ished elocutionist, and ha ,wo hours dis
course seemed but too shd to her audience.
She is decidedly the fnes temperance lee
turer who has ever visited somerset.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-06-25

The Washington county farmers have de-
ciared the game laws nuisance, and have
given notice also that they will prosecute
all persons hunting on their premises.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-06-25

Some exc itement was cfated on Main
street about 10 O'Clock saturday night
VIXEN policemen Gilbert was seen chasing a
festive son of Erin down tls road, followed
by some fifty young men at boys 1t ap-
pears that the ''Micky' wi entertaining a
crowd on the corner by dan4 4ng a "shin dig
and when requested 70 Ssist planted a
salty one" on the Gflicer's h,se, and started
to show him 'clean paif1f heels" but
per Soly' was up and at i'm in mo-
meut and after a hard chai succeeded in
overhauling him at the eIt Of the street
marched HIM to the lock and made an
information against him fo3 ssault and bat
tery and resisting an officer!
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-06-25
FARM FOR SALE.
WORTH l TRIP To PITTSBURG ;

To see our Immense Retail Stores, Silks,
Dress Goods, Dress Trimmings. Hosiery, KID,
Silk and Lisle Gloves; Millinery, Feathers,
Flowers, Laces, Embroideries, Parasols, Sun Um-
brellas. Fans, Haudkerchiefs, Ladies' and Chill
drens' Wraps and Suits, jersey Jackets in black
and colors; white Graduating Dresses, Under
wear for Men, Women and Children
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-06-25

SCHOOL DAs ENDED.-0n Thursday last
A. J. Colborr Jr., of Somerset, graduated at
Bethany Caege. W. Va, with very dis
tinguished h1ors. We take the following
from the Wheeling hitelligeneer of the 10th
inst. "In he space afforded a dily paper
it is an impssibility to give to each ones
performance when the programme is SO
long, the meition that those of yesterday
are entitled b. There was 4 uniform ex-
cellence throshout that evinced study and
earnest thoaht Messrs. Colborn, Davis,
and Pendleto, however, especially desery-
ed the recor rition that their efforts called
FORTH Mr.. Chborn's valedictory was one of
the very besteyer listened TO at Bethany.
II was full of ceiling and the words spoken
were echoed from the hearts of every one
in the class. Mr.. Colborn's delivery is that
of a born orselr, and he had the closest at
tention of thsentire audience, from the time
he commensd 10 speak until he closed
We also clipthe following from the same
paper " Mr.. a, J. Colborn has received a
letter from De National Republican Com
mittee askin, him for his services as a
stumper durng the coming campaign. If
his health pemits, he will speak for Blaine
wherever tlr committee desires him to-"
These noted eshow the estimation in which
one Of Somef et county's boys is held. May
success atteIh him through life
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-06-25
DIED.

! COOK.-On Monday. Jdne ,, 1884, in
Southampton township, Somerset county,
Pa, George Cook, aged 30 years months
and Il days.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-06-25

Mr.. W. F. Shaifer, the Patriot street mar
bic man, has just finished monument fol
the grave Of Bessie, daustei of Capt. C. J
Harrison. that is a thint oi beauty. The
base is of Vermont, the nma nder of Italian
marble. The centre piete a solid slab
with the single word Hauion " engraved
thereon the cap stone iepssents parch
ment uniolded, on which IS he inscription
and resting lightly on it is 4 beautiful calla
lily, the bud half blown. nd two perfect
leayes. The work has attacted much at
tentinn. and Is ereailv admiid.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-06-25
MARRIED.

HOOK-EASTER.-O June 10, 1884, at
Addison. by Rev. T. ". Robbins, Mr.. t.
NJ Hook, of Somerfield. Pa. and Miss Car
rie Easter of Fayette County. Pa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-06-25

Indian Cough Syrup cures coughs AM
colds. 1t has no equal. Druggists keep it.