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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-01-16
spectacles and glasses, at BoyGs.

Spectacles and Eve glasses, at Boyd's.
Nh. EDITog:-
| send you nv second annual report of
the Hooversville Lutheran pastorate from
October %, 1872. TO October 20, 1883, hoping
you will deem it worthy place in your pa
cations, viz: Weigle's, s.; Johns, Shade
and Graef's. extending from the top Of the
Allegheny mountains on the west side
through Shade township to its base. crossing
Stonycreek, numbering at present 457 mem
bers. We added during the year by confir-
nation, baptism and certificate 80 members,
making total of 80 added in two years.
We have about three hundred men, women
and children that pray in public when call
ed upon. We believe it is the duty of all to
pray, not only in secret but also in the
prayer meeting. the congregation, family
altar. etc. All good and holy men are men
of prayer. Christ encourages it, yes posi-
lively commands il. In short | pity the
church member who has not been led by
repentance and faith to give his heart 10
Jesus that he NAV be able to tell what the
Lord has done for his soul. We held four
protracted meetings, at which there were "a
seekers or anxious persons, presented them
selves for prayers. We still practice the
good old custom of inviting seekers to the
anxious bench, a custom that God ha. great
ly blessed in bygone davs, and still blesses
with glorious results when faithfully prac-
ticed. Hundreds to-day in the country, and
especially the aged persons in this commu-
nifty. thank God for Hoylman of the Re-
formed and Crist ofthe Lutheran churches,
pioneer revivaiis;s though dead, they live
in the memories Of many.
We baptized children, attended funer-
ais, married 10 couple, preached 202 sermons,
travelled i,i46 miles on duty, made 23i
pastoral visits, received as perquisites and
donations s202.47, for all of which the
family join me in most hearty thanks to
the generous donors for so kindly remem-
bering Us. May God bless and Heaven
reward them.
JOHN y. CSRUH. Pastor.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-01-16

All the young folks who had come homs
from school to spend the holidays have re-
turned to their respective institutions and
resumed their studies
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-01-16

Mr.. j. Il. Snyder sold the part OF the
building now occupied by him as a dwelling
to the members of the Somerset Lodge of
l. o. of o. F.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-01-16

Hereafter the assessors will be required at
the triennlal assessment TO return the
number Of acres Of timber and the number
of acres Of cleared land in each tract in sep
arate columns.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-01-16

LosT.-Between New Lexington and Ien-
ner Roads. on the road, by way OF mill
wood, Somerset and sipesyil,e, a package
containing q lads black cashmere dress.
The finder will confer favor and be reward
ed by writing to the undersigned,
T.. J, CRiTcHFIELb,
Jsnner \ Roads, Pa,
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-01-16

4 dish or vase Of fresh water should be
kept in every room where there is a IRE es-
pecally an open fire The water ahsorbs
the gas arising from the coal and other I'M
purities in the air
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-01-16

have the largest assortment of spectacles
of any dealer in the county. All ages and
prices.
q Y P,,-1
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-01-16

Nennor said a short time ago that there
would be summer weather the last of Deem
Der and the early part Of January. This
ought to retire him from the weather proph-
ct ranks.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-01-16

Just what you want, and ali at lowest
prices. Pure Druts. Fine Stationery. A
large assortment of miscellaneous articles.
Good goods, Low prices.
C. y Boyd Druggist
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-01-16

Rishop Whitehead. Of Pittsburgh. and
R-v. Stonex, of Connellsville, will hold
Epi copal services in the Presbyterian
church OF Somerset Friday evening January
18th. at : O'Clock. All are cordially in
vifpd
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-01-16

The Assistance Fire Company Of Johns
town have issued invitations for their tif-
teenth annual ball which takes place on
Thursday evening, January 29,h. The in
yitations are pretty and neat.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-01-16

Gold frame specacles, at C. n. Boyd's.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-01-16

The iron clad oath was administered by
Prnthono,arv Trent 10 F. W. Bjesecker nj
the late Adjourned Court, and on the first
Monday of January he entered upon the
discharge Of his duties as District Attorney.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-01-16

Judge Baer on Tuesday refused the motion
10 grant a new trial in the cases Of the conn
ty against the former commissioners. The
cases will probably be taken to the supreme
court .-Bedtord Republican.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-01-16

Although women have the right to pro-
pose in leap year there is no law that COM
pes the man TO say yes. This fact ought to
encourage the young men TO stand firm.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-01-16

Judging from present indications the
base ball craze next summer promises to
eclipse any previous season. Fabulous
sums are being Offered ana paid for profes-
sionalS
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-01-16

Nr Samuel Burns, and his sister Mrs.. A.
f. Fyan Of Bedford, was storm stayed at the
Somerset House for several DAYS last week.
They had driven up from Bedford in
sleigh.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-01-16

Mr.. A. J Lull. who has been confined to
his room. at the Somerset House. with Sc
we're attack of typhoid fever for the past
two months. had 50 far recovered as TO be
able to 20 ont for a short drive Sunday.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-01-16
COURT SALE.
OF
Valuable Real Estate.
DWELLING HOUSE,

Cabinet Shop stable and other outeuild inxs, with
a Young orchard Of choice varieties Of fruit, good
water. only about forty rods 20 schoolhOuse. one
fourth ofa mile 10 Samuel's Cssrch. one mile 10
Evansville and three mile. 70 Somerset Pos
session given April !, 1885,
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-01-16

The trial Of young James Mutt for the
killing Of y. L. Dukes was commenced at
Pittsburgh Monday. Judge Stowe is presid-
ing. District Attorney Johnson, Of Union
town is conducting the prosecution.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-01-16

The Bedford Inquirer says that the time
for the purchase Of the Bedford Springs has
again been extended. The date has been
fixed for FEBRUARY lst, and it is thought that
the sale will certainly be closed that day.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-01-16
282 Main Street

1.sL Nam street
Nr- NarEET.-Nain Street-We have
added q large Refrigerator 20 our Mea'
r--ss- I'm which all meats can he kept COO
.r6 clean. Mutton. Beef Pork. &c, ken
SANITY on hand. Open daily. Partie'
1vfue meat can have II KEEP; in the Refric
-s-1r until wanted.
Wehave also. ooooo new brick for sale
i-h We viii sell by the hundred or thous
'-i a, low price
Ross DAVIS & Co
s-7 now the small bov SIS iu high Ele'
a,.inr down our several hills. OF conrSe
coas.inr business Is a little dancerons
osies'-ianS. but the bows must have their
while they car. for aner a few wear
.1>-iur viii have lost its charm for them a.
has for some Of the Old crowlers who
-l'l keep them from the hills,
N--E THls-If auy Of our readers have
.-rate receipts for liniment. family medi
Ines horse powders. etc. that they desir'
r have COMPOUNDED. they viii do well q
-s-n Campbell. the Druggist 26i Mair
r-r.f Johnstown. His stock Of drugs dy'
ssF. etc. as not only fresh but pure. anc
.s r-ices reasonable His aim is 70 pleas
.Ju,touers. and he knows that the wa'
ia 'his Is by selling strictly pure goods a.
as1rable figures. Don't forget the name
- humber. - Main St.. Johnstown-
aGBEsr nIsoovrEY.-That is daily hrinr
p iav 90 The homes Of thousands by sayinr
arr af their dear ones from IN early grave
.'-'y 3, D- Kings New Discovery for Cor
-7-ti1r Coughs. Colds Asthma, Rron.
-.s. Hay Fever. Loss Of Voice, Ticklinf
ae Throat Pain in side and Chest. or
l7 disease Of the Throat and Lungs, .
'fa7e cure Guaranteed. Trial Bottle
'@rC \ Boyd's
No Household Is complete without 4 copy
he local county paper and copy Of
'-1s city weekly paper-one give yor
P. toue news and the other the news O.
gtD world The Pittsburg weekl'
-ria Ga-sf's is journal for the poliii
iaf 'be farmer merchant, mechanic
r the family Subscription per year
'-e Roller Process Flour for sale by MessEf
eanner, Ia. had large run. The
JUS received n rev lot which viii b
a'0ut 20 per cent. lower than the pro
re asked in Somerset.
lsslr-One pair Of wheat burrs. anS
choppers. frst-c'ass.
RUDoLPH HooyEE.
Somerset. Pa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-01-16

Last week was busy one for our ice men.
4 large crop of reasonably fair ice from
eight inches to foot thick was harvested.
Almost every ice house in town has been
filed.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-01-16
TERMS

T,n-per cent Of purchase money 70 be paid -
soon as the property Is knocked down and balance
on confirmation of sale and delivery Of deed.
JOHN A. KAYLER.
jan2 Administrator
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-01-16

SOMERSET. January u, 1884.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-01-16

JoHS n. UxRuH. Pastor.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-01-16

The Board Of Auditors passed upon the
bills of the Poor Directors for the year last
week, and are now engaged in auditing the
accounts of the County Commissioners.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-12-11
What . MEXICAN Found Under His
Kitchen.

Lie. Bernardo de Ia Tore, living at
Durango, made Il singular discovery
recently. In his kitchen, in the corner
where the water barrel stood, he
noticed that the floor sank in consider
ably. He had the barrel removed and
excavations made. A little distance
down he encountered great paving
stone, that when taken away disclosed
shaft. The mysterious always binds
a strong chain, and it did in this case.
1t drew Tore irresistibly toward the
shaft, and he determined to iaYes;i-
gate. He ordered Julian, his eoniiden-
tial servant, to lower himself into The
shaft. Julian was afraid, and refused
to CO. Finally a man volunteered,
and, with a lantern in his hand was
lowered with rope to the bottom. At
one side of the shaft he found an old
door of oak. worm-eaten and SCARED
with time. With the exertiOn of all his
strength the door slowly swung in. its
rusty hinges creaking as if in remOn-
STRANGE TO the sacrilege. 1t was the
entrance of CHASTITY mausoleum. In
the center of large room, whose walls
were damp and messy, was long
table with the skeleton of an old man
stretched upon it, and an open book ia
ancient Spanish lying close by. The
diseoverer fled from the room, and Mr..
Tore lost no time in having the hole
closed again with the paving stone
Merican Paper.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-12-11
The Money Market.

The man didn't look like very
heavy depositor. says the Brooklyn Ed-
gle. His pantaloons bagged at the
knees and were fringed at the terminal
points; one of his shoes was square
tOed Scotch bottom and the other was
a box-toed running mate: they both had
italic heels. He wore ray-shaded
straw hat and a ten-line gothic black
face shirt with nonpareil collar.
Still he had rather business-like air
about him as he shambled directly up
to the receiving teller.
"Do you receive trade dollars?" he
asked.
'.We do" was the reply.
How much?''
The teller announced the discount.
The visitor pondered a moment.
''Get very manye'm he asked pres
emily.
Probably from $500 to 1900 q
day." was the reply.
The visitor thought moment. ''Can
see you privately just a moment?" he
said.
He was ushered into the private room
and introduced to the vice-president.
Then he looked cautiously all about
him and asked. hungrily and with an
air of pleading curiosity:
..Where in thunder do you get emp
He was discharged; which by inter-
probation is, fired out.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-12-11
How Miss kellogg Has .Growed."

Miss Clara Louise Kellogg is spend
ing the golden days of autumn in this
beautiful village. the place of her ma
tivity, among old friends. She was
much amused during q call upon Miss
Mary Smith, homespun dame, and ono
of the old settlers in the place, who is
quite deaf. Miss Kellogg was intro
duced as the lcbrated songstress that
everybody had heard of. what did
YOU say her name WASP" said the old
lady, putting her hand up to her ear;
"don't remember ever to have hecr tell
of her. o. yes, Louise Kellogg, used
TO sing up to the Birmingham 'Pisco-
pal Church when she was gal, and
Mary Smith played the organ. But,
deary ME, that was long time ago.
Do you sing there now. Louise?'
No, aunty," explainingly said a
friend, '.Miss Kelloggis the prima donna,
don't YOU know9 and she has been
heard all over the world"
We'll. don't know about the 'prima
donna part of it. but now 1 do remem-
Der that the gal had purity loud voice
didn't suppose though it would ever
come 10 be heard 50 far. But it was
the singing skewls. suppose, though,
that did ii. Wei. we'll. and this is the
little Louse? But. II asSy SAX :. how
you have growcd. = birmingham,
(C0nn. Letter.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-12-11
ss,as Rules OF Etiquette. ~

Ethel wishes to know .'if she may eat
corn from the cob, and if SO. how9"
We hasten to assure Ethel that she
may. Polite society has recognized the
fact that it is the proper thing to eat
the corn from the cob, and no man
now eating it cob and all is invited Il
second time to our best tables. The
manner OF devouring this delicious
biyalve ia its natural state varies with
the strength and taste of the consumer.
The destroyer may hold the cob in one
hand in a perpendicular position and
shave the corn off with dinner-knife
Care must be taken TO smite the edge
of the plate violently with every stroke
By this means two or three resolute and
active corn-shavers can successfully
drive out the lively conversation of
twenty people. If the browser is ex-
tremely dainty he may prod off the
corn one grain at time with a fork.
Thus he will preserve q high standing
in society, but viii not get any corn.
In court CIRCLES it is permissible to hold
the cob in one hand and nibble with
the other, care being taken not to allow
the nose and chin to meet on the other
side of the cob. But perhaps the only
feeder who gets all the corn he wants,
and gets it comfortably, is the epicure
who clutches the cob in both hands,
one At each end, sharpens his teeth,
and gnaws away at that cob like rat
at flour barrel.-BrOOkiyn Eagle.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-12-11
The Dress of Modern Fiction.

The cardinal objection against the
lighter literature of the present day is
lis lack of sincerity. Form is regarded
as of more importance than substance;
a pretty external drapery is used to
ornament a worthless manikin, and
when the reader expects flesh and
blood he is confronted with wood. The
art which should conceal art is only
art made coarse by artiiiciality; an in
artistic niggling at petty details; a
commonplace attempt to catalogue a
series of readily observed surface phe-
nomena. and to neglect the vital soul
beneath. False art has triumphet over
nature; the morgue has uSurped tho
place of the arena, and literature has
sunk to the low level of busying itself
with triIies; with drawing its pictures
from the dressmakers' and milliners'
dead models, celebrating the insigniIi-
cant, apothosizing the ridiculous, and
then claiming for its stiff-jointed, arti-
ficial-voiccd manikinS the reward that
is due to living men and women whom
it so Extensively carictures. - Boston
Gazette,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-12-11

This story, or something like it, was
told by Gen. Shields when he last visit
ed Boston. While in Kentucky he was
approached by a portly, substantial
looking man, who said: Il wish to
give you apiece of advice. Never deny
anything. Some time ago i ran for
office in this section of the country, and
resolved to keep quiet, whatever was
said about me before the election,
which was to take place in about a
month. The first week they accused
me of being horse-thief, bs4 ] paid no
attention to it. The second =, eek they
asserted that had been treasurer of a
trust company and ran away with the
funds, and received this in silence.
The third week they said / induced my
right-hand ncighbor to make over his
property to me temporarily, and then
refused to give it up, and still l made
no defense. The fourth week they
came forward with statement that [
had stolen the chickens of my left
hand neighbor, a worthy old lady, and
sent her to an insane asylum. This
made me indignant, and denied it in
public, and I'll be burned if they didn't
go TO work and prove it on me-" There
is a moral contained in this story which
some OF our political candidates might
lay to heart Boston Courier
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-12-11
The WAYS of the People of St. KiIda.

A sturdy cragsman fastens rope of
hair bound with shecpshin, round his
body. About twenty fathoms of this
cable he keeps uncOiled III his hand.
The cord is held by two comrades
standing on the brink of the abyss. He
then adroitlv descends the sheer. sharp
sides of the prccipitous rock. The sea
hollis below in the dizzy hollow. There
is a mist above. The fisher grasps his
staunch cord. Such an equipment is
beuueathed bv the possessor As treas
IRE TO his descendants. elf a father
leaves his rope to Il daughter, the young
woman is rcckoned one of the best
matches on the island. The English
party follow with eager eyes the crags-
mans dramatic but daily exploit. His
implement is a long stick with moose
at the end. Attached to his body is Il
bladder. He snatches the unwary full
mar or gannet by its neck. The bird
in his grasp is frightened and yomitS the
oil from its stomach into the bladder
vessel OF the man. The bird is then
killed for the value OF its feathers,
which fetch I pence per pound. The
spectacle is "dithery one 10 men OF
unflinching nerves to face, but to the
couraoc cragSman the enterprise
seems an easy diversion He ascends
the face OF the clitf with the same alac-
ritv as he was let down. Daring as
may seem this method of captare, mis-
haDs seldom occur. The St. Kildians
are men of steady nerves and great
powers of endurance. While the men
enSna e the fumar the women lind
their quarry in the puilinS. which are
taken in their burrows by small dogs.
The .'ninc-hourS' movement has Vet
to reach ST. kilda. When they are not
fishing. cultivating their garden ground,
scaling the rock for feathers or eggs,
the islanders are spinning and weaving
seventeen hours ont of the twenty-fOur.
Mr.. Payne supplies pleasant picture
of their politenesS. They never for
get TO greet one another morning and
evening. The men raise their bomets
with the left hand and hold out the
right. All remain seated in church un-
til the women have departed.
Family worship is held in every cottage
morning and evening. Every meal is
preceded by a grace. nor will they take
n drink of water without uncOvering
the head. The men meet
nearly every morning in front of one of
their dwellings to discuss business.
They all talk in the loudest tones.
A stranger would fancy they were
coming to blows. Tie subjects
discussed are. Shall we hunt sheep. or
mend nets, or catch solon geeSe?' -
London !SOcicty.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-12-11
The NOisy Thing.

''There were several persons in a
house where there was yonng child,
some two or three days old. among
them little bright-eyed boy. of some
four summers. When The gra 'idmother
soon after came in, with The babe in
her arms. he was particularly pleased
with it, kissed it. and evinced every
symptom of delight; asked his aunt
where she got il, and was told she
bought it of Df. Adams. Then he
asked how much she gave for it. She
told him she paid ten dollars. He then
stood by her lap, on which the child
was lying asleep, his eyes beaming
with intense satisfaction. The babe
soon awoke and squalled vociferouSly.
Instantly his countenance fell; and,
with almost disgust pictured on his
beautiful face, he turned around and
said: 'Aunty. if was you. I'd tax it
back to DIR. Adams, and get my ten
doliars!- making such noise as thisr'
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-12-11
PILES! PILEL!!PILESIlI

A sure cure for Blind, Bleeding,
Itching, and liberated Piles, has been
discovered by DIR. William, ian Indian
remedy )ealled DE-. WILLIAMS INDIAN
OINTMENT. A single box has cured
the worst chronic eases of twenty-five
years standing. No one need suffer
five minutes after applying this won
derful soothing medicine. Lotions and
instruments Il" more harm than good
Williams Ointment absorbs the tn.
h0fs' allays the intense itching, (par-
ticnlsrly at night after getting warm
In bed,) acts AS a pouitice, gives in
stant and painless relief, and is D: Q.
pared only for Piles, itching of the
private parts, and for nothing else.
FOR sale by d. Waterman, and mall
ed on receipt of price, SI.OO.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-12-11

we have had the exclusive sale of the
Rockford Quick Train Railroad Watch
for the past three years. No OTHER
PARTY CAN BUY THEM FROM THE FAC
TORY, OR HAS ANY RIGHT TO SELL
THEM. 1t seems to us much like boys
play to get angry and advertise prices
because they cannot buy the goods.
We trust the publication of prices will
continue through the whole list, as we
have no money to advertise goods not
in stock. Such desperate efforts will
not deceive any. The people know
that we have never cursed the place As
ready to be fenced in, because We were
going to leave it. They know that We
are not travelling experimental irsti-
tuition, and they will continue to buy
their Watches, Silver Ware, etc, of
the Old Reliable Ravenna jewelers.,
Swift's Block.
WAIT BROTHERS.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-12-11

The wool crop this year will amount
to 500, ,OOo, 900 pounds and be worth
S85,Q00,Q00. = =
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-12-11

Two Cinnamon in Mercer county,
Cal, who had agreed TO fight duel to
settle some difficulty. worked together
all one forenoon to build coffin. After
completing their work they met, armed
with revolvers, in n field, and one blew
the head of the other oil. The neigh
bors who had seen them make the cOf-
lin then knew what it was for.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-12-11

As preventive of petroleum fires it
is now proposed to place a bottle of
ammonia in each barrel of the oil; on
ignition, by accident or otherwise, the
bottle would break and the effect of the
ammoniacal vapors would be to extin-
guish the flames,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-12-11

As the late Professor Hamilton was
one day walking near Aberdeen he met
Il wcll-known person of weak intellect.
Pray" said the Professor, chow long
can person live without brains?" Il
dinna KEN replied Jenny, scratching
his head, chow auld are ye yersel?'