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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-01-21
The Mormons.

WASHINGTON, Jan. THE census
of 1880 contained the only reliable
record of the number of Mormons
in the United States, the previous
inquiries have elected information
only in regard TO the number of
church organizations and number
of sittings. From these inquiries
it appears that in 1850 there were
16 church organizations and 10,SS0
sittings; in 1860, "a organizations
and 1880 sittings; in 1870, 1S9 or
ganizations and 81 ,S3S sittings; and
in 1880, 267 organizations and 165,-
262 sittings. The actual member
ship of the Mormon Church, accord.
ing to the census of 1880, was 49,
7g6
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-01-21
Tired Birds.

Many of our birds fly several
thousand miles every autumn, pas
sing not only over Florida, where
they might find perpetual summer
but over the Cult and far beyond
into the great summer-land of the
Amazon after a short stay return
ing again to the North, some penetra-
ting to the extreme shores of the
Arctic seas. How the small birds
fly so great distances is almost in
comprehensive but | have seen
many of our small feathered friends
on the little Key of Tortugas, two
hundred miles or more from Cape
Florid, at,the jumping-off place of the
United States. Great hocks of them
would alight upon the walls of the
fort especially during storms, evil
IDENTIFY thoroughly tired ; but the
next day they were up and away off
over the great stretch of the Gulf and
the Caribbean Sea.
Numbers of the English birds and
many from Northern Europe make
yearly voyages down into the Afri-
can continent; and careful observers
state that they have seen the great
storks, so common in Germany,
moving along high in the air, bear
ing on their bread backs numbers of
smaller birds that had taken free
passage, or were, perhaps, stealing a
ride. In these wonderful migra-
tions many birds are blown out to
sea and lost, while others become so
fatigued and worn out that they will
alight upon boats A New England
fisherman, who, in the autumn fol-
lows his calling fourteen or fifteen
miles out from shore, informed me
that nearly every day be had four
or five small birds as companions.
They had wandered off from shore,
or were flying across the great bay
on the lawer cost of Maine, and had
dropped down to rest. One day the
fisherman fell asleep while holding
his line; and upon suddenly opening
his eyes there sat little bird on his
hand, demurely cooking its head
this way and that, as if wondering
whether he was an old wreck or a
piece of driftwood.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-01-21


Il like to know about some Office
under Cleveland?" he said as he
beckoned a lawyer across the street
from the door of his saloon.
well, what is it?"
81 like to know if ] vhas to hat
some Office. NY place vhas head.
quarters last fall for some Cleveland
CLUBS, and all der boys tell me l
vhas sure of something fat"
'Then you are looking for some
thingw
"vhell, / dunno. When Cleve-
land vhas elected der boys began to
drop in here. One of 'em he says
"Vhat postmaster you will make
for Detroit? BY George! | wish l
vhas you!" vhell, dot tickles me,
you know, und / treat the crowd to
peer. Pooty soon anoder crowd
comes in, und one of der boys calls
oudt:
Let dis convention come to some
order. We Who's now in der pre-
sence of der next boss of der Custom
House. | calls for three cheers for
Carl Dunderl" :,
"vhen he says dot l feels good all
oafer, und it seems right to set oop
der peer"
IL see."
"vhell, almost eafery night gang
comes aroundt to my place TO shake
me DIV der handt, und somebody
says:
a" Hipl hipI hurrah ! Carl Dun
der vhas solid NIT der coming ad-
ministration He picks oudt der
fattest Office for himself und remem-
pers his friends nit der lean ones !
"Vhen somepody talks like dot 1
feel shmiley und soft, und tap a
new keg of lager. Now, l like to
ask you if was right. NY poy
Shake says l doan' get SO much as a
shmell of Office, ,und my oldt woman
says der poys make fool Of me-"
II guess they are right"
"Don't you pellet | vhas der Gus
tom House?"
mo, sir"
'eNor der Bost Officer"
"No, sir"
"Don't haf some place at $4,000
year?"
II doubt it"
Wasn't l even invited down to
Washington to see Cleveland go NIT
der White Hous?"
"Not unless you invite yourself" "
''Vhell ! vnell So Shake und der
old womans vhas right und der
poys vhas putting some soft soap on
mel Sayl''
"Yes.n
dot vhas all right, but ] like to
say something, und doan' YOU for
get him Tonight dot same crowd
comes aroundt here, und somepody
vhill hurrah for der next Bostmas-
ter. You ooght to be here! Der dog
vhill be loose, undt / shall haf two
CLUBS handy, und you shall see 6f-
teen men in sooch a hurry to get
oudt door dot pellet some earth
quake vhas shaking oop Detroit
Shust come aroundt und see how a
disappointed office-seeker will ham
die two CLUBS und a pull dog"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-01-21
A Benevolent Lady.

CHICAGO, Jan. by the terms OF
her will, probated to-day, the late
Mrs. Clarisa C. Peck. widow of Phi
lander Peck, left 1896, 900 to her rel
atives and the remainder of her es-
tate, estimated at 100000, for the
foundation of a Home for Incura-
bles in this city. The deceased lady
lived with the family of Mr.. Henry
Keep during her widowhood to the
time of her death, December %
laet, and she was well known for
her benevolent and charitable dis
position. Her will is dated May Z,
1884.
The Old Peoples Home of Chica-
60 is left $4,000, and the American
Sunday-School Union and Lake
Forest University a like amount.
The Second Presbyterian Church of
Chicago is left $4,000 for mission
schools. and $4,000 is bequeathed
to the Board of Home Missions of
the Presbyterian Church of the
United States.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-01-21

It is not always the costilest home
that is the happiest. Now, take
the Indian wigwam- It doesn't con-
tain the luxuries of the bank presi-
dents home. AL the carpet is an
odd rope or two; the luxurious arm
chair is the ground, and there is no
bri-a-bac except a scalp or two.
Yet the Indiani happy. There is
not shadow to dim the pure old
gold sunshine of his wild life. He
sees the smoke curl softly from un-
der the kettle that contains his meal,
and float away through the rustling
needles of the pine.
This picture makes his happiness
complete, as he lies on the ground
calmly smoking and watching his
wife do all the work. 1t is no won-
der the Indian likes home, because
that is the place where he never has
anything to do but sit around and
sleep. When he comes in from the
hunt he is never sent of to the
village to have some cretonne
matched, or told to sit and hold
three or four hanks of yarn that are
to be wound; he doesn't have to
nurse the pappoese while his squaw
goes out shopping; he doesn't have
to stand on barrel and build up
the stove-pipe section by section,
with the SCOT pouring down in his
eyes. He isn't asked what every
woman he met had on, and is con-
sequently not blown up for not hav-
ing noticed.
Think what a happy home the
Indian has, when you come 10 con-
slider that his wife doesn't wear silk
dresses, or twenty dollar bonnets, or
care anything about the opera, or
horses and carriages. Why, the
squaw is perfectly happy in a
blouse and pair of army trousers.
The noble woman makes every sac
rifice to render her husband happy.
He never knows what it is to be
kept awake half the night to he
talked into come unnecessary pur-
chase, or to learn that TIE squaw
in the next wigwan possesses some
thing that his does not. These are
some of TIE things that tend to
make the Indians home happy.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-01-21

Poking around in a dark alley,
above which the great black build
ings lowered high, patroIman
found boy asleepin barrel. The
night was wet and chilly, and the
child, who was not more than 7, and
whose grimy and bony little limbs
could plainly be seen through the
rents in his clothing, had wrapped
an old sack of some kind about his
shoulders. At the further end of
the alley were brilliant lights. which.
rejecting on the stream of water
trickling over the granite blocks in
the centre of the narrow thorough
fare, gave it the appearance of a
silver rivulet. The officers lantern
was thrown full on the lad and
brought his wretchedness into strong
relief. Once the man stepped aside
as if to leave the boy, but, turning
again, his rough face full of kindly
sympathy, he beat over the little
form aud spike to the sleeper kind
ly. God hell. the child" said the
officer under his breath, his thoughts
wandering off to lis own little ones.
Come Johnny, this is no place
for you. Come with me and sleep"
The boy made no move and the
officer hit the barrel with his club,
the blow echoing up and bown the
alley with resounding crash. The
child was on his feet in an instant,
with brick in each of his bony
hands. 'Yer amt got no warnt,
Mister Cop, and yerknow it. Don't
yer put yer fluke on me, or I'll
mash - out of you." go to
bed, Johnny, go to bed," observed
the officer. as he resumed his meas
ured tread, whistling a little as he
went, and then. when out of hear
ing and looking back into the dark
recess where a black little figure
could still be seen: "God help the
child, all the same"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-01-21
Two PRISONERS Perish by the Burning
of q Texas Jail.

FREDERICKSBURG, TEX, Jan. o.
The county Jail was discovered on
fire yesterday, and the first arrivals
from the town were greeted by the
agonizing cries of two prisoners
confined within the burning build
ing. Before assistance could be
rendered the structure, which was
built of wood, was wrapped in
flames and soon burned to the
ground. Search among the ruins
resulted in the finding of the char
red remains of Rafael Olvera, a Mex
ican, in Jail for horse stealing, and
William Allison, imprisoned for
manslaughter. Allison was to have
been released to-day on $1,000 bail.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-01-21
Some Foolish People.

Allow cough to run until it gets
beyond the reach of medicine. They
often say, Oh it will wear away, but
in most cases it wears them away.
Could they be induced to try the
successful medicine called Kemp's
Balsam, which we sell on a positive
guarantee to cure, they would imme-
diately see the excellent effect after
taking the first dose. Price 50cts.
and s100.
Trial size free at C. n. Boyd's.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-01-21
A Frighttul Fall.

SCRANTON, Jan. IA plank that
fell from The tower of the new shaft
OF the Bridge Coal Company, in
this city, at 8 o'clock this morn
ing, struck David Philips a work.
man, upon the back Of the neck.
He was standing on q carriage sus-
pended over the shaft at the surface
and the blow hurled him into the
opening, which is 300 feet deep.
He fell to the bottom and every bone
in his body was broken.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-01-21
A Startling Discovery.

Mr.. William Johnson, of Huron,
Oak, writes that his wife had been
troubled with acute Bronchitis for
many years, and that all remedies
tried gave no permanent relief, un-
til he procured q bottle of DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption,
Coughs, and Colds, which had a
magical effect, and produced per-
manent cure. 1t is guaranteed to
cure all Diseases of Throat. Lungs,
and Bronchial Tubes. Trial bottles
free at C. n. Boyd's Drug Store
Large size S1.00.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-01-21

Edward Shepherd, of Harrisburg,
H., says: Having received SO
much benefit from Electric Bitters
/ feel it my duty to let suffering hu-
manity know it. Have had had a
running sore on my leg for eight
years; my doctors told me / would
have to have the bone scraped or
leg amputated. l used, instead,
three bottles of Electric Bitters and
seven boxes Bucklen's Arnica Salve,
and my leg is now eound and well.' .
Electric Bitters are sold at fifty
cents a bottle, and Bucklen's Arnica
Salve at 25c. per box by c. n. Bovd.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-01-21

/ have been deaf in one ear ten
years, and partially deaf in the 9TH
er for two months; have been treat
ed by ear speciality doctors and re-
ceived no benefit. Having used
Ely's Cream Balm for about two
months | find myself greatly i'm
proved, and can hear well and con-
slider it most valuable remedy. l
had also nasal catarrh. with drop
pings of mucous into my throat and
pain over my eyes, which troubles
have entirely disappeared.-D. B.
Yates, Upper Lisle, Broome Co.,
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-01-21
Never Give Up.

If you are suffering with low AID
depressed spirits, loss of appetite,
general debility. disordered blood,
weak constitution, headache, or any
disease of bilious nature. by all
means procure bottle of Electric
Bitters. You will be surprised to
see the rapid improvement that will
fellow; you will be inspired with
new life; strength and activity will
return; pain and misery will cease,
and heneforth you will rejoice in the
praise Of Electric Bitters. Sold at
fifty cents bottle by c. N. Boyd.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-01-21

Is in store FOR all who use Kemp's
Balsam for the throat and lungs, the
great guaranteed remedy. Would
you believe that il is sold on its mer.
Its and that each druggist is author
iSed to refund your money by the
Proprietor of this wonderful remedy
if it fails to cure you. c. n Boyd
has secured the agency for it.
Price so cents and s1.00. Trial
size free. 4
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-01-21

The use of terra-cotta tiles for the
roofing of buildings is now advocat-
ed by engineers of the highest re-
pute, in place of slate and other pop
ular materials. The tiles are very
light, owing to the rectangular holes
traversing them longitudinaIly; but
recent experiments have shown that
they are capable of bearing the enor-
nous pressure of 394 pounds per
square foot, and when protected from
blows by thin sheathing, furnish
one of the best materials available
for the floors of large structures.
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BuckIen's ArnIcu .,alve.

The Best Salve in the world for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt
Rheum, Fever Sores, letter, Chap
ped Hands, Chilblains. Corns, and
all Skin Eruptions, and positively
cures Piles, or no pay required. 1t
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfac-
tion, or money refunded. Price 25c
per box.
For gale by C. N. Boyd. june20
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-01-21

The Oldest Man in somerset

As well as the handsomest, and
Others are invited to call on C. N.
Boyd, and get free a trial bottle of
Kemp's Balsam for the throat and
lungs, a remedy that is selling en-
tirely upon its merits, and is guar
anteed to cure and relieve all Chron-
ic and Acute Coughs, Asthma, Bron-
chtis, and Consumption. Price 80
cents and LOO.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-01-21

BosToN, Jan. S.-Major R. Mutt,
the midget. was married at the
Crawford House to-day to Miss
Clara Coriield, a young woman of
II years, and eighteen inches taller
than the groom. Major Mutt is A
years old, and has never been mar
ried until now.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-01-21
CHERIFF's SALE.

-
Byvirtue Of cersaIn writs Off Fa issued out Of
the Court Of Common Pleas Of Somerset County,
peSiic ale q tSs Court House, in sonersst Bor r
ough, Pa. on
FRIDAY, JANUARY %, 1885,
at O'Clock Pm, the following described real es
All the right. title interest and claim Of the de-
PENDANTS, Edward Mummsu and Edmund NJ.
Giessncr. Of In and to the following real estate
No. LA certain tract of land situate in Broth
ersvallcy township, Somerset County, Pa, ad-
joining lands Of Valentine Lehman, samuel Mus
ser, Peter Suder and Charles Hay, containing 2s5
Bank Barn, and other outbuildings thereon Greet
ed. with the appurtenances.
No. IA tract Of land situate ss aforesaid at-
a. nssd NO. ass ~ more
Samuel Musser and Aaron kimmeii, with the ap-
purtenances.
Taken in execution at the suit of Peter q. Mey-
ers, ct al,
AL the right. title. interest aud claim Of the de-
fendant, John 8. Hinebaugh, of, in and to the
following real estate, viz:
certain lot OF gyoun, situate In the village of
lockwood, Milford township. Somerset county,
Pa, being lot No II, bou-lded on the west by Main
street, on the north by lot Of Jacob s. Miller
deed and on the south ard eass by an alley, with
a two story frame Dwelling House, Stable and
other outbuildings thereon erected, with the ap-
purtenanees.
Taken in execution at the suit Of Miller Com
pany.
NoIIcR.-AIl persons purchasing at the above
sale will please take notice that q part Of the
purchase money-to be made known at the time
Of sale-will be required rs soon as the property
is knocked down, otherwise II will be again ex-
posed to sale at the risk Of the first purchaser
The residue Of the purchase moneymust be paid on
or before Thursday OF the first week of February
Court, the time nxed by the Court for the acknowi
edgment of deeds, and no deed will be acknowledge
cd until the purchase money Is paid In full
JOHN ]. SPAN4LER,
dec31 Sheriff
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Would use Kemp's Balsam for
the throat and lungs. It is curing
more cases of coughs, colds, asthma,
bronchitis, Group. and all throat and
lung troubles, than any other medi-
cine. The proprietor has authorized
c. N. Boyd to refund your money il.
after taking three-fourths Of a bottle,
relief is not obtained. Price so cts.
and 81. Trial size free.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-01-21
A Fortunate Discovery.

A new light is thrown on the sub
ject of Consumption by DR.. Wagner
Kemp, discoverer of Kemp's Balsam
for the Throat and Lungs. A rem
edy that has proved itself to be a
remarkable compound. 1t does its
work thoroughly, stopping hack
ing cough instantly.
Sold by C. N. Boyd. Price Scots.
and s1.00 Trial bottle free. Get
one.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-01-21

AUGUSTA, Me-, Jan. S.-Gov. Co.
burn has left by his will 81, 100000
in public bequests in Maine. He
leaves 100000 for public library in
his native town of Skowhegan.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-01-21
.ATAaRH
/ DM1slsrRAroR's NOTICE.

Estate Of Harrison Weimer, deed late Of MI
ford Twp, Somerset Co., Pa, deed.
Letters OF sdministrution on the above estate
having been granted to tho underEigned By tho
proper authority. notice is hereby kiven to ali
persons indebted 10 said estate 70 mafs immedi-
ate payment. and those having claims sgainst tho
sane will present them duly authentlated for
the late residence Of ssid deceased. =
SEA JOHN A. SHULTZ,
decl7. Administrator.
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A DMINIsTRAToR's NOTICE.

Estate Of Henry Shaffer, late Of Somerset Twp.
Somerset Co., Pa, deed
Letters Of administration on the above estate
having been granted to the undersigned by the
proper authority, notice Is hereby given to All
persons indebted 10 said estate to make immedi
ate payment, and thoss having claims against the
same uill present them duly authenticated ior
a-y, 1855, ai the late residsncs Of deceased.
ELIZA SHAFFER,
decz4. Administrative.
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A DEMONSTRATORS NOTICE.

Estate Of Peter Walker, decd, late Of Brothers
valley Township, Somerset County, Pa.
Letters Of Administration on the above estate
having been granted to the undersigned by the
proper authority, notice Is hereby given to all
persons indebted 20 said estate to make immedi-
ate payment, and those having claims against the
same will present them duly authenticated for
settlement on Thursday, February S. 1855, ut the
late residence Of the deceased. at o'clock A. ~
3. w. FRITZ.
w. H. FRITZ,
dec3l. Administrators.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-01-21

,hrce or four hours every night coughing. Get
Immediate relief and sound rest by using Wells
Rough on Coughs" Froches, l6s. Balsam, 25c.
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TERMS :

Ten per cent. when the property is sold. and the
balance OF one-third when the deed is made one
third TO remain lien on the land as widows dow
er, the interest of which Is to be paid TO the Ex-
ecutUrs of Tobias Blongh. decd annually during
the lite of the widow, and at her
principal sum death to the Ex-
ecutors of Tobias Blough, decd. and the remain
der in three equal annual payments, without in
terest. Deferred payments TO be secured by Iudg-
ment bond,
SAMUEL z. BERKEY,
LABIAS BLOUGH.
M
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EXECUTORS' NOTICE.
PUBLIC SALE.

The undersigned will sell at public sale on
THURSDAY, JANUARY 81, 1855, at
Summitville, two and a half miles Northeast Of
Somerset. at the crossing Of the s. & O. ana ). p
Railroads, number of Town Lots upon reasona-
bic terms. The best location for new town on
the new Railroad. affording the only point for
Railroad competition In Somerset County A
beautiful Site in a fine country. tbickly settled
and great road centre. Sale to commence at :
o'clock p. NJ.
Jan7-2t. G. @, MUSSELNAN
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at 10 o. clock A. NJ, the following described Real
Estate late the property Of Tobias Biough, decd.
to wit
A certain tract Of land situate in q uema honing
Twp, Somerset Co., Pa, one and half miles
from Duli's Station. adjoining lands of Jonathan
Blough, Henry Smith, Josiah Morley, Joseph
Naugle and others containing IA acres more or
less. The improvements are Two Good Dwelling
Houses. Good Bank Barn and other Outbdildings
and fne large Orchard. The above land Is In a
good state of cultivation, is we'll watered and Is
convenient 20 both Church and School.
There will also be sold at public 0utery in Cone
waugh Township, County and State aforesaid, on
the same day, at o'clock p. NJ, the following de-
scribed Real Estate. late the property OF Tobias
Blough decd, TO wit:
A certain tract of land situate In Conemaugh
Twp, County and s ate aforesaid. miles from
Dayidsvil,e, adjoining lands Of Samuel Gindle-
sperger, David Kaufman, Samuel Thomas and
Others containing 80 acres more or less. The i'm
provements are Log Dwelling House, Log Barn
and other Outbuildings, and a large orchard of
bearing fruit trees. This is a desirable property
as II is convenient to both schools and churches
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-01-21
's Rough ON Ich.',

Hacking, irritating Coughs, Colds, Sore Throat,
cured by Rough on Coughs" Troches, l5c.
Liquid, 25c.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-01-21

II you are failing, broken, worn out and nervous
use "Wells' Health Renewer." 81. Druggists.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-01-21

Ladies who would retain freshness and vivacity,
don't fail to try Wells Health Renewer.r
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-01-21

II you are losing your grip on life. try :" Wells
Health Renewer." Goes direct to weak spots.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-01-21
The Hope of he Naion.

Rough on Itch cures humors, eruptious, ring
worm, letter, salt rheum, frosted feet chilbains.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-01-21

and the many Threat Affections of children,
pleasantly, and safely relieved by
Rough On Coughs Troches, l5c. Balsam, 25c.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-01-21

If you want to keep your name
untarnished. scour your door plate
night and morning.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-01-21

WheopfseC Cough,

"Wells' Health Renewerv restores health and
vigor, cures Dyspepsia, Headache, Nervousness,
Debility. 81.