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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-08-20

\ party of gentlemen who have been en-
gagged for number Of years in sinking oil
and gas wells have been looking over the
territory in this section very carefully dur
ing the past few weeks. They have come to
the conclusion that there are ali the favora-
bic surface indications that could be desired
and if they can obtain favorable leases of
land, propose to put down q test well within
a few miles OF Somerset. These leases will
cover salt, gas and oil, and they feel conf
dent that they will be able to strike
one if not two OF the articles named.
We understand that one or two farmers who
have been approached on the subject have
offered them most favorable terms and it is
thought that there will be TO difficulty in
securing the amount of territory they desire
to control We hope to see a test well sunk
as the striking OF gas may influence the erec-
ton Of manufacturing establishments along
the line of the new railroad if not in Somer-
set Another thing they do not seem TO
have taken into consideration is, that if they
should discover a good supply OF water on
any Of the ridges about the town, the piping
of it here would be bot small matter. and
one that would ultimately pay them band
somely.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-08-20
DIED.


BLOUGH.-1n Stoyestown, Pa, July 20
1884, Olive Maud, only daughter of Enoch
and Julia Blough, aged months and 4
days.
ZIMMERMAN.-Near Somerset, July 30
1884, Adam Zimmerman, we'll known and
lifelong citizen of this county at the ad.
vanced age of 81 years, months and %
days.
SCHMUCKER.-on Saturday, August g.
1854, in FRANKLIN Grove. Lee County, Him
ois, Mr.. Jacob Schmucker, aged Go years,
months and days.
Mr.. Schmueker was for many years cit
izen of Somerset county, Pa, and lived in
the vicinity of the town of Somerset. In
1864 he, with his family, moved to Illinois,
and has eyer since resided near Franklin
GroYe. Eight years ago he had his first at
tack of paralysis. and has ever since been in
poor health lie had seldom been able to
leave his home during the past two years,
He was greatly beloved and respected by all
who knew him. He leaves j widow and
five sons, nine grandchildren and many
friends to mourn his death He died hap
py, trusting in the Lord. His funeral was
very largely attended F. Z.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-08-20

Friday, the 18th OF August, the Catholi,
Church celebrated the feast Of the Assump
ton of the Blessed Virgin. Il is eommem
orative Of her body having been borne int,
heaven without having suffered the stain o.
corruption. The feast of the Assumption
was established some time previous to the
sixth century, and is always celebrated
with great pomp and fervor. I. is a holy
day of obligation for Catholics. The Ital
ian and Hungarian laborers on the line o.
the South Pennsylvania Railroad, who are
nearly all members of the Catholic Church
refused to DO any work on that day. In the
absence of a church, it was treated by them
as a holiday. Several hundred of them
congregated at the Weyand farm, and held
a shooting match. A purse OF three hun
dred dollars was suspended from a string,
and the marksman took his stand one hun
dred yards distant and fired at the string,
the man that cut the string TO take the
money. The craftsmanship Of some ofthe
men was wonderful, and the shooting was
more like that Of professionals than anna
teurs
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-08-20

SToLES.-From work on Shields contract
on South Pennsylvania Railroad. vest. in
the pocket of which was an open-faced,
stem-winding watch, gold mountings, no
hinges. Ten dollars reward will be paid for
the return the watch to
CHAs. WHIPPERNAH, Somerset, Pa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-08-20
TERMS

The terms OF sale are ) per cent. OK the purchase
money on the day Of sale and the balance Of the
one-third OF the whole purchase money on the cor
hrma.ion OF the sale and delivery fthe deed AMI
the remainder in two equal annual payments win
interest thereon from the date Of Confirmation 81
sale, 10 be secured By bond Snd mortgage on the
premises sold. The property will be sold clear q
liens except the price OF No. above. which will
ne sold subject to the payment OF ;t5+sper annum
to Elizabeth Miller during her natural life and
at her death the payment OF s75si4 to the heirs Of
Jonathan Miller, deceased.
s. MARkLE, JE-.
aug.Q Executor
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-08-20

The directors OF the Bedford County Az
ricnltural Society met on Saturday last to
fix the time for holding the annual exhibi-
ton, and TO attend to other matters pertain
ing to the coming fair. The time selected
was from the 7th to the 10th days of octo-
ber both days inclusive.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-08-20

The " stepping stones, as the rocks above
the old Dennison mill are called, haYe be-
come great resort for the summer visitors
here, and almost any day a party of them
can be seen seated in the cool shadows,
or splashing in the shallow water.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-08-20

The Cincinnati Exposition viii have a
genuine ''old curiosity shop" which will
contain theumbrcllas once carried by George
Washington and Martha. and the lathcs
which Hiram Powers made and used in
fashicning the internal regions, and other
noted pieces OF statuary.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-08-20

The Hungarians and Italians on a part O
Collins contract on the South Pennsylva-
MIA railroad, were scared into homesickness
on Sunday morning last, by what they sup
posed genuine case of Asiatic cholera
DR.. Brubaker was hastily summoned, and
found one of the men suffering from Sc.
we're attack Of cramps and cholera morbus.
While his countrymen were firmly convinc.
ed that It was Asiatic cholera, strange to say
they did not show any desire to flee from
the presence Of such fell scourge, but con
gregated around the shanty in great num-
bers TO bid their dying Gas they supposed
c0mrade goodbye.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-08-20

A lady, not accustomed to raising poultry,
set hen on some eggs and, in due course
of time, brood of chickens was hatched
A friend, coming in four days afterward
noticing that the little things looked weak
and puny, asked how often they were fed.
Fedr' was the reply, "whv, thought the
hen pursed them.r
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-08-20

STEAM SAW MILL FOR SALE.-Twenty-five
horse power mounted on wheels nearly
new price low terms reasonable; owned
by Shallcross & Oliver. Located on land OF
David f. Wagner, in Shade township,
Somerset county, Pa, where it can be exam
ined. For information apply to
CoFERoTH & RuPPEL.
Somerset, Pa
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-08-20

The Trustees Of the Lutheran Church are
having their handsome church edifce on
Main street beautifed by fresh coat Q!
paint. Now, if they will mend their par
sons ways, !. e., the walk in front Of the
parsonage, the entire community will rise
up and call them blessed.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-08-20

An enjoyable evening party was given At
! the residence of Mr.. J. II. Pisel Monday
evening, which was attended by large
number OF our young folks. Music, dane
ing, and numerous parloi games were in
dulged in, after which a supper, such as
Tucker alone knows how to prepare,
was partaken Of and enjoyed by all
present.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-08-20

The following petitions for roads were pre-.
sented to the adjourned court last Friday:
For road to lead from public road in
Somerset township. known as the Felgal
road, TO point on the Hall road at Parsons
saw mill in said township. Viewers, VIM.
Baker, Archibald Liyengood, and Samuel
Bowser.
To vacate and supply part of a road
leading from Conrad Felgars to the cross
roads to Philson's Station, in Larimer town.
ship. Viewers, II. d. Altfat ther, John Su-
der, Benjamin Walker.
Petition for public road from the road
from Somerset and Cambria Railroad TO
Lambertsville to a point on the Stoyestown
and Bedford turnpike. Viewers, VIM. NJ.
Scllrock, Eli Bowman, Joel Smith.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-08-20

Messrs. Blogg and Jones, the battery. of
the Johnstown professional bass ball nine,
went over to MeyerSdale Saturday 70 assist
the club from that place in a match against
the Frostburg nine. We haven't heard the
score. but suppose that pitted against such
players, Frostburg was skunked.n
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-08-20

Mr.. w. S. Younkin, formerly of Johns
town, has opened a flrst-ciass restaurant. in
the room formerly occupied by E. Mellow
ell, in the Mammoth Block He has had
many years experience in the business, and
choicest meals at lowest prices Give him a
/ call
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-08-20

To FARMERs.-I will put the Champion
Grain and Fertilizer Drill side by side with
whether it is worth twenty dollars more OF
not, though | Will not ask you twenty dol
lars more for it, call and see
JAMES b. HoLDERBAUM.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-08-20

ETC.. which will eclipse anything of the kind
ever kuown in the State. Then will come
visits to the most memorable of battle
grounds. the B. & o. having arranged for
throwing open its Valley division to excep-
tionabiy low rates in order that all may
again behold the scenes of the struggles that
years ago tried mems SOULS No such OPP
portunity has hitherto been youchsafed for
a jaunt to the historic ground, and an espe-
ciaily interesting feature will be the return
via tue wonderful Cave of Llray. Nothing
TO approach these amazing cayerrs exist in
the country to-day, and the trip itself is
ample recompense for weeks journey.
II there is anything being left undone by
the good people of Cumberland to render the
first week in next month series of almost
unending pleasure, it certainly is not appar-
ent upon the face of things.
! have just received fresh lot of new fall
prints, domestic and fine dress goods and
fall dry goods Mrs i. L. UNI.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-08-20

I And now Jack Coffroth wishes he bad
voted in favor of the ordinance penning up
the cows. as the handsome young NAPLES in
front of his residence were bounized +"
| Friday night
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-08-20

stargardter, The Johnstown shoe man,
makes a fresh bow copyrighted and all
rights reserved, to the readers of the HER.
AID this week. Read what he has to say.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-08-20

The Cambria Iron Company has eighty
nine electric lights about its works, and is
continually adding new ones where needed.
1t has also in use thirty weight telephone in
struments.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-08-20

A japanese tea-party, for the benefit OF
the parsonage OF the Disciples Church, viii
be given at the residence Of Edward Scull
this, Wednesday evening, August Goth.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-08-20

DR.. Albert p. Brubaker and wife, Of Phil
erset. Few people are sure Of the hearty
welcome from our people that always greets
the " young DOCTOR
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-08-20

James McIlwain, of Mt. Pleasant, owns a
eyes and no eandal appendage, and spine
about four inches too short. Otherwise it is
well developed.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-08-20

Mr.. A. Bruce Coilroth, who has been en-
gagged in the banking business in Nebraska
for the past few years, has disposed OF his
interest in the bank, and will engage in the
cattle business in Wyoming
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-08-20

The editor of the DensocTai and his sisters,
Misses Olive and Mac, have been spending
their vacation at Mountain Lake Park, the
southern Chauiauqua.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-08-20

Messrs. J. G. Harvey aud Ed. Walters, OF
Baltimore. were registered at the Somerset
House last week.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-08-20
Orphans Court Sale
Of
MARKLETON PULP WORKS.

Dy virtue Of an order of sale issued out Of tne
tDt,rph,,. 4 Court Of Somerset County. Pa the
unslersign. 3D. Executor OF Cyrus p. Markle late OF
Westmor,,iand Co., Pa, deceased, will expose TO
public sale at the Court House, in Somerset Bor-
ough, on
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-08-20

DIR. o. W. Sadler, and family, Of Pitts
burgh. were among the arrivals last week
They are at the Glade House.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-08-20

1t will pay YOU to read the new advertise
ment Of l.. NJ. Woolf. in this weeks paper.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-08-20
NOTICE.

WANTEDsg gfais'sss "a ss ssais @ so s5s5s 5ss ssga
ders fgr vurserv stock Steady and Desirable
E.ariosaseaf Experience in the tusineas not re-
aGiren. Nurseries widely and fayorabiy known.
For terms address
The G. l. VAN DUSEN NURSERY CO. GE-
NEvA, NY.
Van Dusen Nur2sries Established 1889
Also, stock az wholesale. Junzo.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-08-20

The Society has written, during the past TWEEN
ty year4, an aggregate amount cf new assurance
larger than has been written by any other COM
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 EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY is
sues.a plain and simple contract Ofassuranee free
from burdensome and technical conditions, and
INDISPUTABLE after three years. All poll
eies, as soon as they become indisputable, are
payable IMMEDIATELY upon satisfactory
proofs o. death, and legal release, without the
delay uSuaI 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 pecunia-y relief as
quickly as if the amount the assurance had
been invested in a bond of the Government Of the
United States
w. Frank Gaul,
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-08-20
CAsroRIA.

When baby was sick. we gave her Castona
When she was child She cried for Castoria,
When she was Miss, she chung toCastoria
When she had children She gave them Cast a
General George b. McClellan's great-grand
mother. Mrs. Samuel Mcclellan, planted
three elns in Woodstock, Conn, when sht
heard the news Of the battle Of Lexington
and to-day they are the pride Of the place
the larpes. and finest elms in the town.
WANrEp-An energetic man to sell q
very useful article a good opportunity i;
offered live man. Address W. N. KELLY,
P. o. Box 2lS, Pittsburgh, Pa.
DIR. Sadler. Of Pittsburgh, specialist for
treatment Of all eye, ear, nose and throat
diseases, can be consulted at the Glade
House, this week only.
The Buffalo Lime Company is now sell
ing Good Lime at eight cents, delivered on
the cars at their works. For orders, write &c
William Mason, Garrett. Pa.
will open on Saturday line of Win
chester and Remington rife, breech and
muzzle-loading shot guns both double and
single barrels also a full line Of gun repairs,
reloading tools, shells, caps pouder, shot, etc
JAMES +. HoLDERBAvM.
PHosPHArEs AND LAND PLAsfER.-Now
have in stock car load Baugh & Sons goods
the best on the market, and no farmer
should be without them. They have stood
the test for five years. Here are the prices,
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-08-20


THE Old CAMP GRoUND.-MENoRABLE
! REUNION OF THE ARMY OF WEST VIRGINIA
AMID TaE SCENES OF THE PAST WHAT CUM
BESLAND is DOING TO MAKE 1T PLEASANT FOR
TIE BoYs.-Next month, the first week, the
Army of West Virginia assemblies in annual
reunion at CGmberland-a veritable tenting
gain on the old camp ground. "My Mary
lands" second city in commercial rank, but
otherwise by many claimed the first, is get
4 ting into gala attire for the momentous
event with heartiness and an enthusiasm
which cannot but make tins years meeting
one of the happiest and most thoroughly
! enjoyable known since the organization of
the Society. Each and every inhabitant
appears to look upon it as a bounden and,
at the same time. joyous duty to make the
gallant soldier boys believe there can be no
place like ''the Queen City, II more than
one Of the whilom lads in blue leaves not
his heart with the girl Ie left behind him in
the lovely town, it viii not be the fault of
the famed bells of Cumberland. Big, open
hearted and hospital people. there will be
such an opening of doors and so great the
multiplicity of lath-Strings hanging ON the
outside. that the boys will wonder if they
have not fallen upon town where the
entire population is as single family.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad is one
OF Cumberland's greatest institutions, the
leader, in fact. for about the solid old corpo-
ration cluster many of the foremost enter
prises of the city. Ne wonder then that the
B. & o. should enter heartily into the spirit
peryading the place, and throw open its en-
tire great system to rate of but half the reg
>plar fare.
The reunion commences ON September ID
The round trip railroad tickets go on sale
August S0th, and will be sold good for the
trip to and include September 4th. For the
return trip they will be accepted for passage
up to and including September sth. This
affords limit of ten full days, certainly a
liberal opportunity TO enjoy the benefits of
the exceeding low rates and the strikingly |
entertaining series of events on the card for |
the week. This will be an old-time tented |
camp, located conveniently to the central |
point of interest, and il viii be most comfort |
ably arrangedan thoroughly well managed. |
will be of the distinguished gener-
ais present, and Hancock. Mcclellan, Rose
Grams, Sigel. Kelly, Hunter, Schenck, Emory. /
Crock, Carroll, McMiilai, and host of 9TH !
ers, with al the several commanders of the I
army Of West Virginia; Hayes tex-Presi- I
dent,) Duyall, Averill. Goi, Powell, and !
grea: names until they would fill column |
of space. Every detail will be looked after
to insure the comfort and convenience of
all. No extra charge Of any character will
be made at the hotels or elsewhere, and at
Camp Thoburn" meals viii be furnished at
the nominal price of 25 cents and no charge
fur lodging.
Following the close of the Society exercis-
es on the 4th there will be a grand parade of
military. Grand Army post, veterans, etc. |
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-08-20

Among the articles in the North american
RcUicc for September, three in particular
merit the serious consideration of everyone
who studies the tendencies of our govern
ment. The Leading one is by Bishop J. Lam
caster Spalding, who insists that the only
sure Basis of Popular Government is NOR
ality. not culture of the intellect, nor uni
versal suffrage, nor the development of ma
terial resources and that if the country is
to be saved from ruin, there must be return
to the uncompromising moral code of the
founders of New England. The policy of
"The Exclusion of the Chinese is adrocat-
ell by John H. burst, who presents strik-
ing array of forcible arguments against
Mongolian immigration. Four distinguish.
ed writers on political economy. namely,
David A. Wells, Thomas G. Sherman, J. B.
Sargent. and Prof W. q. Sumner, set forth,
from nearly every conceivable point of view.
the Evils of the Tariff System; and it is
announced that in the Rerieg for October
several writers of no less distinction willie ex-
hibit the Benefits of the Tariff System"
The other articles in the current number are
The Demand of the Industrial Spirit" by
Charles Dudley Warner Inspiration and
nfallibility," by the Rev. DIR. J. III. Ryiance
The Need of Liberal Divorce Laws" 10y
Elizabeth Cady Stanton and '0ur Remote
Ancestry" by Prof. Alexander Winchell.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-08-20

august l.. 1es4
The Annual Meeting OF the Stockholders Of the
SAVAGE Fire Brick Company VIII be held at their
oiice at keystone Junction. Somerset County.
Pa, on Thursday, September IS, lsst at 10
O'Clock A. NJ for the purpose Of electing Board
ct Directors to serve during The ensuing year, and
the transaction Of such other business may
come before them.
JASPER II. PORTER
aux20-4t Secretary.
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EXECUTOR'S SILE.
h

DY virtue Of .hc last viii and testament Of John
ID Boyer. late Of SIonycreek township, deceased
i, the undersigned, will expose TO public sale the
Real Estate OIL said deceased, On the premises on
S1TURD4Y, SEPT G, 1884,
az O'Clock p. NJ, the following Real Is ate, w
certain tract Of iaEd situate in said Township,
adjoining lands Of Henry St3il, William >tuli,
John Girdlespcrser and George Boyer, contain
ing one bundreti and eighty acres. more or less.
The buildings are In tolcr2ble repair. This farm
lies in n good community, one mile southwest 0i
the Allegheny Tunnel. A good sugar Camp Of
seven or eight hundred trees on the premises 4
desirable iarm.
TERMS made known on day Of sale. Possess
ion given on the first day OF April, 1885 But the
right 10 enter on the premises for fall work.
JOHN NJ. GLESSNER,
Administrator cum testamenfo annexo OF John
Boyer, deceased. aug13.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-08-20

The Blair County Democrats met in Con
yention at Tyrone on Tuesday, and nomin
/ ated the following ticket Congress, John
p. Levan, Altoona; Senator, {. Blythe
Jones, Gaysport Assembly, James low
ther, Bellwood, Albert F. Hess, Altoona
County Commissioners, James Mcintosh,
Altoona, Mercer Gray, FraniSstown Poor
Director, James Funk, Duncansyille Au-
ditors, A. J. Filler, Newry, William T. P.
wray, Belwood; Chairman County Com
mittee, ). Z. Leisenring, Martinsbnrg.
MEAT MARKET-Main SJreet-We have
just added large Refrigerator to our Meat
Market in which all meats can be kept cool
and clean. Mutton, Beef, Pork, &c, kept
constantly on hand. Open daily. Parties
buying meat can have it kept in the Refrig-
orator until wanted
We have. also, 10000 new brick for sale,
which we will sell by the hundred or thous-
and at Il low price
Pc n.rrc e. 10
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GOURT PROCLAMATION,

! WHEREAS. the Honorable WILLIAM J. BAER,
President Judge OF the several Courts OF Common
Pleas of the several counties composing the loth
Judicial district, and Justice ofthe Courts foyer
AMI Terminer and General Jail Delivery, for the
trial OF all capital and other offenders in the SAID
District, and wM CGLLISs and SAMUEL SNYDER.
Esquires, Judges of fhe Courts OF Common Pleas
and Justices OF the Courts of Oyer and Terminer
and General jail Delivery for the trial OF all capi-
tai and other offenders in the county OF Somerset,
have ssued ths ir precepts and 70 me directed for
holding q Court OF Common Pleas add General
Quarter Sessions of the Peace, and General all
delivery, and Courts of Oyer and Terniner, at
Somerset on
Monday, sept. 10. 1854
NOTICE Is hereby given TO all the Justices Of the
Peace, the Coroner and Constables within the
said County OF Somerset that they be then and
there In their proper persons with their rolls rec
ords, inquisitions examinations and other remeIn-
brances TO do those things which TO their offices
and in that behalf appertain to be done; and also
they who will prosecute against the prisoners that
or shsl be in the jail of Somerset county, to be
then and there 10 prosecute against them as shall
be Just.
JOHN J. SPAEGLER,
SHEEryF's OFyIcE, Sheriff.
Aug. 20, lsS4