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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-01-07

County ISsrITu1E-The Teachers Insti
tute which assembled in the Court House
last week was more largely attended than
any of its predecessor, and was highly inter
esting and instructive The Address of We'll
come, Monday night. by Prof A. G. Holbert
was most highly spoken OF, as was the re-
sponse thereto by F. J. o'Connor, Esq. The
among the most renowned in this particular
sphere. Rare Bob" Burdette; was his
equal ever seen? The bright, CHEEKY. gen
tlernaniy presence Of the little msn would
cure the worst case of blues" even if he
did not utter word. Every seat in the
house was sold before noon Monday, and
before many of the teachers had gotten to
toYn. The Court room was literally pack
ed. every available inch of standing room
being occupied, The large audience was
more than delighted for the two hours that
the speaker entertained them. This was
splendid send off for the lecture course of
the week. Those who heard Bob Bur-
dette Tuesday night win never forget him
and will always be glad and ANXIOUS to hear
him again.
Col. Copeland was greeted by crowded
house Wednesday night. The subject Of
his lecture was .Snobs and Snobbery." The
Col. is not an orator bu, makes some pre-
tensions as humorist Some of his anec-
dotes elected the most uproarious applause
/ from his audience Some of them were
coarse. yerging on yulgarity, while the man
ner and frequency with which be spat on
his hands and canticoed up and down the
platform was offensive and disgusting.
Were We to go out engaging lecturers, it
would be very cold day when we would
engage Col. Copeland
Those who heard Chaplain McCabe Thurs
day night were convinced that there was a
Bright Side" to Life in Libby Prison.
This most interesting and eloquent talker
well sustained his reputation as vivid and
forcible orator, and his singing was of pop
ular and pleasing kind. Few of the audi
ence had in a long time spent an hour and a
hall with the degree of interest they did IN
listening TO this lecture.
Superintendent Weller is entitled to the
thanks ofall who were present at any time
during the week, not only for the delightful
entertainment afforded. but for his great
kindness and politeness and untiring efforts
to make room for all who came and to try
to haye them ali comfortably seated.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-01-07

Persons in Western Pennsylvania desir-
ing young carp. to stock ponds, should
write to John Gay, of Greensburg, for blanks
to make the proper application. Gay is one
OF the state fish commissioners and giXes
his attention more particularly to the seN
ton of the state west of the Alleghenies.
Some of the state supply is now being dis
tributed to citizens for stocking ponds and
applications can now be made.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-01-07
AILRoAD ITEMS.

VILRoAD ITEMS. =
n Additional assessments have been made
upon the stockholders of the South Penna.
Railroad Company, and the work upon the
line viii be pushed forward rap
idly. The bridge over the Susque-
hanna river. at Harrisburg is to be finished
by the first of May. 1t is officially stated
that trains win be run over certain potions
OF the road next summer.
At the meeting ofthe officers and directors
of the South pennsylvania road held in
New York on Wednesday; it was decided to
push the work of construction as rapidly as
possible and every effort is to be made to
have the road in running order by the latter
tunnels along the line were notified to exca-
vate for single track only, instead of double
track as heretofore. The company will wi
den out the tunnels for double track at its
own convenience after the road is in opera
,tion.
]. T. Harahan has been appointed General
Superintendent of the Pittsburgh Division
ofthe Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, with head
quarters at Pittsburgh. David Lee has been
appointed Master ofthe same division.
The Chambersburg TaRcy Spirit says the
rumor that the South Pennsylvania railroad
will be graded for two tracks, if both are not
laid, IS not the case on portions of the line
in Franklin county. A number of the fills
and cuis are made for only one track. In
places where material is needed to make
fills, cuts if convenient are widened for two
tracks, but this is not generally the case.
The contractors of the twin tunnels in
Franklin county started in on Tuesday eve
ming TO excavate for single track only. The
tunnels will now be is feet wide the remain
der of the distance between the headings
less than 800 feet in each mountain. The
heading in east end OF Blue mountain was
driven ls5 feet double track last month !;
in west end 81 ieet. In east end of Kittatin-
ny 2d) l53 feet and in west end las.
The construction of the supersiruetion Of
the Vanderbilt bridge over the Susquehan-
ma river at Harrisburg. which is being built
| by the Phoenix Iron Works. will give en-
plovment t6 600 hands of six months.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-01-07

On the day after Christmas tragedy
occurred in the vicinity of the Allegheny
tunnel in this county that resulted in the
death of John Donahue an Irish laborer.
Il appears that Donahue 90, into difficulty
with his landlord. Patrick Kalloran about a
board bill when the latter drew a revolver
and shot him in the head. The wounded
man was taken TO Pittsburgh and placed in
the Homeopathic Hospital where he died
last Friday morning. At the inquest, DR..
winslow, who conducted the autopsy,
testified to the finding of the bullet
in Donahue's brain. The verdict of
the jnry was that the deceased
canse to his death from the effects Of gum
shot wound at the hands of Patrick Kallo-
ran on the morning Of the 2Sth Of Deceal-
Der last. The Coroner of Allegheny County
at once notified District Attorney Beisecker
ofthe finding Of thejury. Kalloran has not
yet been arrested.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-01-07

DEDICATION AT HoovERsyILLE Sunday.
ing, day long to be remembered. in the
history of Weigie's Evangelical Lutheran
Church of oversville this county. Il
was the day selected to dedicate their new
church to the worship of the Triune God.
The pastor and members had looked for
ward to this day and occasion with mingled
feelings of fear and hope. They had toiled
and sacrificed, and prayed for two long
years, and now they see God blessing the
work of their hands. Their wishes are
more than realized, their prayers are an
swered.
The old church in which the congrega-
ton worshiped for many years was held
jointly by the Lutherans and Reformed.
and is located fourth of a mile south of
town. and it became too small and too in
convenient to reach in bad weather. Faith
er Weigle presented to the congregation a
most desirable lot in his row of town lots,
on the east side of Stonycreek. rear to the
town. The present was thankfully accept
ed and the work begun. and is now almos,
completed. This congregation few years
ago was greatly discouraged and well-nigh
extinct, but recently it has been blessed
with several reviyals of religion and is now
greatly encouraged. and being full of the
spirit of self-denial and conservation, they
were able to accomplish great and grand
things for the Lord, themselves and the
community. m
They have given to the Lord, free OF
debt, one of the most beautiful of temples
which must be visited to appreciate its com
fort and beauty. The house is well con-
structed and arranged, and was built by
brother Hiram. Meyers, a member of the
congregation. 1t is 40x60 feet, with large
and comfortable basement for Sunday
school and prayer meetings. neat recess, q
steeple more than ninety feet high, ceiling
| finished in chestnut and paneled, q fine
tuned bell, reflector, heaters, etc. The
pews, chairs and pulpit, were purchased in
Pittsburgh. The pews are said to be tn.
most comfortable in the county. bat to de
eide this question they must be tried WI
have services every two weeks, to which al
are cordially invited.
The cost of the building is over s., COO, o
which 81 GOO remained to be raised ON day
of dedication. Rev. Shearer, of Somerset
preached the dedicatory sermon in his usu
al plain, earnest and forcible manner Tn,
amount was secured, and in the evening tn,
pastor dedicated the church free of debt
Rev. FELTON,, of Stoyestown. and Rev. Brod
fehrer, of Jenner, were present and assiste,
in the exercises. Thanks to Rev. Sheare
and the community, for the interest mani
tested IN our enterprise.
J.N. UxRuH, Pastor.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-01-07

Somerset is to have another skating rink,
ifa suitable building can be procured. A
young gentleman from Pittsburgh wishes to
embark in the enterprise, and is negotiating
for the ball lately vacated by the odd Eel
lows, in Baer's Block.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-01-07

There Is to be grand masquerade at the
Somerset Skating Rink on Thursday evening
January 9th, the managers request Us to say
that all wishing to take part are requested
to appear at the rink at 5 o'clock. The Grand
March will begin at Sis after which the
floor will be free to all. All those wishing
to appear in masque viii have TO secure their
skates beforehand the Silver Cornet Band
will furnish the music This promises 10 be
the most interesting and entertaining affair
that bas yet taken place at tie Rink and all
who wish to spend pleasant and enjoyable
evening should attend.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-01-07

The last appointment by the out going
board of county Commissioners was that OF
Mr.. Charles II. sehmucker, as Mercantile
appraiser for the present year. Mr.. Schmuck-
er is a resident Of Somerset township, is a
staunch republican and is well qualified to
discharge the duties of the position. The
appointment is a good one.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-01-07

The new board of Poor Directors met the
latter part OF last week and organized for
the new year. They retained Mr.. Frank
Launtz as Steward, John weimer as CLERK
F. W. Beiseeker Esq, as attorney. and en-
ployed Dr. Blough as physician.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-01-07

Representatives Colborn and Morgan left
for Harrisburg Saturday, to enter upon the
discharge of their Legislative duties.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-01-07

Prothouotary Critchfield took charge OF
his Office Monday morning. with Mr. b. s.
Fleck as his deputy
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-01-07
A UDITOR'S NOTICE.

The undersigned duly appointed by the Or
OF Alexander Rhoads, Administrator OF Joseph
Wiltrolt. to and among those legally entitled
thereto hereby gives notice that be will attend &c
the duties of his appointment on Thu lsday, the
10Th day of January, 1855 his office In Somerset
Borough when and where all persons interested
can attend.
FRED W. BIESECKER,
ian7. Auditor.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-01-07

The outgoing Court house officials held a
reception in the arbitration room Monday,
Their friends were received and entertained
in right royal manner.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-01-07

Rev. Cyrus Musser viii preach 10 the Re
formed Church next Sunday morning and
evening.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-01-07

Register and Recorder Shafer moved
into his new quarters in the Court House
Monday morning. The Counselor" has been
there before and win run the Office himself
and he will run it right.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-01-07

Mr. Frank Granger disposed of his new
dwelling house on Turkeyfoct street to
Mr.. David Brolier, Monday, the considera-
ton was $3.50
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-01-07

Jury Commissioners C. +. Rayman and
&c. H Fisher are engaged in filing the
wheel wi th the names of the persons to be
drawn during the present year to serve as
Jurors.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-01-07

Sheriff Winters and family and his son-in-
law and deputy, Ed Blough, with bis family
moved into the Jail Monday morning. Ex-
Sheriff Spangler and family have gone to the
Glade House to board while Deputy Dickey
WILL move on to his farm in Somerset town
ship, near Friedens.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-01-07
CHERRIES SALE.

N BftlFf > "a LIZ.
Byvirtue of ceriain writs fiji Fa. issued out Of
the Court OF Common Pleas Of Somerset Crunfy.
Pa. and 10 me directed, there will be exposed TO
public sale ut the Court House, In Somerset Bor-
ough, Pa. on
FRIDAY, JANUARY 90. 1885,
at O'Clock PM, the following described real es
tate. viz
all the right. title interest and claim ofthe de-
PENDANTS, Edward Mummau and Edmund NJ
Giessner. OF In and to the following real estate:
No. IA certain tract Of land situate in Broth
ersvaliey township. Somerset County, Pa ad-
joining lands of Valentine Lehman, samuel Mus
ser, Peter Suder and Charles Hay, containing 2S5
acres. more or less with three Hweliing Houses
Bank Barn, and other outbuiliings thereon erect
ed, with the appurtenanees.
No. IA tract Of land situate as aforesaid, ad-
Joining CT near NO l, containing 50 perches more
or less, adjoining lands late Of Joseph Schrock,
Samuel Musser and Aaron Kimmen, with the ap-
purtcuaDces-
Takenin execution at the suit of Peter c. Mey-
crs, ct al,
An the tight. title, interest aud claim Of the de-
fendant, John 8. Hfnebaugh, of, in and to the
following real estate, viz:
certain lot of ground situate In the village of
Rockwood, Milford township. Somerset county.
Pa, being lot No II. bounded on the west by Main
street, on the north by lot Of Jacob s. Miller,
deed. and on the south and east by an alley, with
two story frame Dwelling House, Stable and
other outbuildings thereon erected, with the sp-
purtcnances.
Taken in execution at the suit Of Miller Com
pany.
NoTIcK--An persons purchasing at the above
sale will please take notice that part Of the
purchase money-to be made known at the time
of sslc-will be required as soon as the property
Is knocked down, otherwise It WIN be again ex-
posed TO sale at the risk Of the frst purchaser.
The residue Of the purchase money must be paid on
or before Thursday Of the first week Of February
Court, the time dxed by the Court for the acknowi
edgment Of deeds. and nod deed viii be acknowledge
ed nnzil the purchase mcDey IL paid in full
JOHN J. SPANGLER.
dec3l. Sheriff
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-01-07

Ex-County Treasurer Weimer met with a
loss of four hundred and twenty dollarS/
Monday of last week He had that amouR
in currency in large envelope, which he
carried in his o!dfashioned wallet. He thinks
that in taking the pocketbook ont of his
pocket, the envelope fell out without his
noticing it. Il is pretty tough on our friend
Pert" [" bat we hope he will yet succeed in
finding it.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-01-07

Ex-County Treasurer Weimer handed over
the keys Of the Treasurer's Office 20 County
Treasurer Schrock Monday morning.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-01-07

Barkley 4 weimer's store, at Bakersville,
has been burglarized for the second time this
winter. Goods to the amount Of one hun
dred aud fifty dollars were taken The bur
glars exchanged their old clothes for new
ones, letting their rags lie on pile on the
floor of the store room.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-01-07

The new board of County Commissioners
met at their Office Monday morning aud
organized by electing Peter Dumbauld, Pres
ident. A. J. Heilman was elected CLERK and
II. S. Kimmel was employed as Jail PhySi-
clan. BY the unanimous vote of the board.
John r Scott Esq, was retained as attorney
to the board. This was well merited com
pliment to Mr. Scott as there were several
other applicants for the position and there
was vigorous fight made against him.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-01-07

The Johnstown Tribune says: II would
be well-merited compliment to the staunch
Republicans Of Somerset if the House would
elect Hon. A. j. Colborn Speaker, aposition
which he would ill acceptably. Somerset
polls an enormous Republican majority in
proportion TO her population, and too great
a compliment could not be paid her noble
sons.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-01-07
.XECUTOR'S NOTICE.
A DMINIsTRAToR's NOTICE

Estate Of Peter Walker, deed, late Of Brothers
valley Township, Somerset County. Pa.
Letters of Administration ou the above estate
having been granted to the undersigned by the
proper authority. notice is hereby given 10 all
persons indebted to said estate to make inmedi-
ate payment, and those having claims against the
same will present them culy authenticated for
settlement on Thursday, February 5, 1855, at the
late residence Of the deceased. at o'clock A. NJ
5. w. FRITZ
w. H. FRITZ.
dec31. Administrators
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-01-07

PROCEEDINGS OF TUE SoMEEsET COUNTY
TEAoHEg's INsrITUTE-The Somerset Coun-
ty Teachers Institute convened in the
Court House at this place on Monday, De-
eenber 18th, at o'clock P. N. The fall of
the Presidents gavei formally announced
the opening of the Institute. President
Weller appointed v George Keim Secreta-
~ uro ten. Rev Duncan was introduced,
and conducted the devotional exercises.
County Superintendent Weller addressed
the Institute IN few very appropriate re-
marks
Prof. Halls appearance was greeted with
applause. and ne spoke for a few moments
on music in the institute.
The enrollment of teachers followed,
which showed an attendance OF 220 teach
ers On motion. the institute proceeded to
the election of officers by ballot. which re-
s1lted as follows
Vice President, Prof. A. C. Holbert Sec
retary. y. George Keim; Assistant Secreta-
ry. c. F Livengood Query Manager, Prof.
J. NJ Berkey.
DIR. A. " Raub was introduced to the In
sttute, and addressed the teachers.
The President announced as Executive
Committee u. C. Eichnor, J. F. Dively and
f. J. 0'Conner, Esq.
The programme was interspersed with
suitable music. under the direction OF Prof
Hall.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-01-07

1000 was the lucky guess at the bean jar
at McDowells. 1t won the gold watch
and chain. 1904 was the actual number of
beans, hickory nuts &e in the jar. Miss
Dayton, daughter of Park Dayton, Of Rock
wood. was the lucky lady who Will take
great pleasure in telling her friends what
time it is by her gold watch and chain.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-01-07

There are three members of the new state
Legislature who are under twenty four years
Of age. Two Of the young members are from
Philadelphia while the third halls from
Indiana County.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-01-07

There were over three hundred persons al
the skating rink New Years night
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-01-07

Among the many weddings during the
holidays was that of our accommodating
young expressman, Mr.. Milton c. Pile who
took to himselfa a wife in the person Of Miss
Bertha j. Spangler. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. shearer at the Lutheran
parsonage.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-01-07

The public schools Of the borough re-
opened Monday. after vacation of two
weeks.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-01-07

Lay in liberal supply Of good reading
matter for the new year. Ifyon don't pro-
vide your boys and girls with plenty of
wholesome literature they will supply
themselves with some that may not be 50
wholesome.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-01-07
,sIe,ter Sale.


c,eat Red Letter Sale
,-bl sells all the best brands Of boots ana
Shoes.
,,.u.s renters will soon be looking about
,.ones for the coming year.
-.., husband Of mine always buys his
At Boyd's Drug Store. He sells the
rsat wife OF mine knows that for tine
he can always rely on those sold by
| G y. Boyd
-,,., pirl Of mine always goes to the
- 80 Of C. y. Boyd for fine Perfumes
"a Toilet Articles.
' - Red Letter Sale at Parker & Par
look at the prices they offer goods at
= NJ their !. advertisement
large stock of rubber goods rom "n''n =
'-,s select any style or size desired Is
5.5.,sl s9- al for sale by Sol Uhl-
when the returns came in they were
Va Ike the handle on iug-all on one
loa1s y. and everybody bought their Drugs Of
.CY. Boyd.
,,. first revised edidion Of Purdons ID
80 1872 is POW in preparation by Kay
81 pbiladelphia publisher twill not De
...sr before March.
a., FIeece-lined, buttoned overshoes'
II,
-.-, high cut, at A. H. Ferner q Bros
5A,s crbber boots, mems women's and Misses
a-s-shoes a speciality
"a. .rrerimental gas well at Johnstown
i'' - - ,bandoned at a depth of 2s90 feet.
l'' ,.p vein of gas was discovered at a
! - ofeoo feet, but there were no further
Indications
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-01-07
| UDIToR's NOTICE.
A UDITOR'S NOTICE.

Estate Of John Gary, deed.
Having BEEN appointed Auditor by the Orphan 5
Court OF Somerset County, Pa, to distribute the
funds In the hands Of the Administrator OF said
Estate TO and among those legally entitled there
10 nofice Is hereby given that will attend 10 the
duties OF said appointment at my ottiee In Somer-
set. Pa, on Friday, January 30 1855, at 10 o'clock
a. m OF which all will take notice.
]. Ii. UHL.
iar- Auditor.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-01-07
Farm For Sale /!

Two miles from Railroad. .inear Ellie. containing,
IA acres 30 acres clear and under cultivation
Balance well timbered- Reasonable Buildings.
Good Orchard Of Apple, Peach and Cherry Trees
and Grape Vines. Good neighborhood Con-
venienr to Sehsol Mil, Church. ETC. Price one
thousand dollars s8-Also, rs acres timber
land j. A. FRIEDLINE
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-01-07

was opened at l:3o P. NJ. by music. Prof.
Irish delivered an address on Grammar
and Analysis by diagrams, after which
ex-superintendent T. U. Magee read re-
port on |" Reviews
Prof Wilson Evans read q report on
school Government which wasa fterward
discussed by DIR. Raub.
Robert J. Burdette was introduced to the
Institute, and delivered very interesting
address.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-01-07
NoNnar rYENING sEssIoN.


Institute called to order at P. N, and
was opened by q Solo, rendered by Prof.
Han.
The Address of Welcome was delivered by
4. c. HoIbert., Principal of the Somerset
Schools This address was very appropri-
ately responded to by F. J. 0'Conner. Esq
DR. A. n Ranb then delivered an inter
esting lecture on Educational Fallacies. y
TUESDAY xoBsrS6 SESSION
was Gated at a. NJ. which was opened by
a hymn, Rem enber thy Creator Rev
Vogel conducted the devotional exercises
DR.. A. y Raub delivered an instructive
lecture on Arithmetic.
Music, Ring the Bells
Report. :. How to Teach Reading. &C. F.
Liyengood.
Queries were answered by number OF
teachers. and Others.
Prof. F. V. Irish, of Lima, Ohio. was in.
troduced. and lectured on orthography
Prof Irish placed upon the blackboard 8
unique outline Of language. In the course
Of his remarks he said, Silent letters ars
the ghosts of departed sounds"
Prof. Raub continued his discussion Of
Arithmetic. after which the Institute ad.
journed. ~