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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-08-19
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Andrew Kreps, of Johnstown, was on a
visit TO our place over Saturday and Sun
day. He was the guest Of ID. Rhodes while
here.
Il, d. Zimmerman one of our entsrpris-
ing stock men, shipped seyaral car loads of
sheep to the eastern markets last week. We
bone he iias made some money, as he is a
deserving man.
Christian Spangier, our enterprising sheer
dealer. has discovered that sheep can be
bought cheaper at the Philadelphia stock
yards, than elsewhere He received a car
load Of fine ones from there last week. and
says that in future he shall purchase where
he can get them to the best advantage.
William J. Miller. of Quemahoning Twp.
died on the 10th of July, 1885, at the age oi
81 years. months and days. His remains
were inferred at the Horner Church, the ser
vices being conducted by Rev. Plotz, oi
the Stoyestown Evangelical Church. In his
death the community loses an honest up
right. hard-working. peaceable man, and
Tue tIufCl hfl liiu
He was great but patient sufferer for the
past two months.
Some young men and boys from the vi
cinity OF Jenner y Roads. who attend the
meetings at our churches, are in the habit
of conducting themselves in very unbe-
coming manner. They usually come on
horseback, wait until the crowds have start
ed away. then mount their steeds and follow
at full trot or gallop, riding through the
crowds in most reckless manner. When
demonstrated with they become very abu
sive, saying the road Is for people to travel
on, and walkers must take care of them
selves. The parents of these boys had bet
ter teach them how to conduct themselves,
lest they be turned over to the hands of the
Court, and there be taught the laws relating
to travel on the public highway
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-08-19
Jos. Horne & Co.
RETAIL STORES.

AUGUST OFFERINGS FOR 0BR CUSTOMERS.
Our 81 a yard Gros Grain
Colored Silks, worth S1.25.
Our three special numbers in
Black Silk, 81, S1.25 & S1.50
a yard; these are the celebrated
Guinet make, and bestever sold
at the price. Col. Surah Silks,
Dim. wide Soc. worth Sl.10.
Checked and Plaid Surah Silks
24-in. wide at 81 were $50.
Handsome India Silks marked
down to SOC. Velvet Grena-
dimes & Brocade Velvets: entire
stock at greatly reduced prices.
These are only here and there
lots. We have perhaps the
largest Retail Silk Dept in the
U. S. bar none. certainly the
right place to buy Silks. Dress
Goods way down special bar
gains at 10 to 20c., then a big
assortment OF double width all
wool, col. Dress Goods at SOC,
only half price. Thin Wool
Dress Goods in cream white &
colors, Albatros, Nuns Veilings.
& Cashmeres, at low prices.
New wool Tricots, in mixtures,
80 cts. Also our own brand, 54-in.
all-wool Cloths at 15c. worth $50
Lawns at &c. Batistes at 10c, crinked
Seersuckers at 20c., Satines, COCO
ones, at 15c, Anderson Acc Cling ms
at 25c, choice Am. Ging'ms at Sc,
thin white goods, embroideries, la
ces, ladies underwear and hosiery,
at special low prices this month
200 pairs of Lace Curtains at $50
to 81 a pair. Orders filled same
day as received. Address all or
ders to
Ils Horne 4 Cos Ralsll Sttrts, Psll ATnGs.
augl2 Tyr Pittsburgh, Pa
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-08-19
TnE CRor ourLook.

The CRor OUTLOOK
The report ef the department Of agricul-
ture. embracing statistics received up to
August !, is made public, and the substance
of the report is herewith given.
Cora.-This crop has made improvement
since the last report. The average stands
four points lower than the standard Of full
condition, and indicates yield with season.
able moisture and fayoring temperature
hereafter, of twenty-six to twenty seven
bushels per acre. The average for August
OF 1854, was the same, but fell three points
during the sixty days following. when the
yield was twenty-six bushels In 1879 the
average for August was 90, and the ultimate
yield as reported by the census was twenty
eight bushels. The increase has been two
points in New YorK; three IN Virginia;
North Carolina, one; Georgia. two; Ala
bama, one; Michigan, FIVE; Illinois, four !;
Missouri, two. Kansas, seyen: Nebraska,
three, and Iowa. nine. There has been
slight decline in Pennsylvania, Maryland,
South Carolina. Tennessee, Texas, Kentucky,
Ohio and Indiana. In the seven corn sur
plus States, the averages are Ohio, IS; In
diana. 95 Illinois, 81; Iowa. l0l: Nebras-
ga, 100; Missouri, 50; Kansas. so. Cores
pondents report drought in some places, ex-
cess OF rain in Others, bat well drained and
deeply cultivated land has suffered little
from drought or supersaturation. Meteor
illogical conditions have been generally IA
vorable The prospect has not been exceed
ed since 1880.
Hheg. The moist and hot weather fol-
lowing the 10Th of July has caused much
damage to spring wheat in the northwest,
mainly in WISCONSIN and Minnesota. While
generally noticed its effects are variously
reported, prominent counties returning from
100 down to s5, and in few cases down TO
60, and to As in the case of Pierce county,
Wisconsin. Most OF the great wheat couD-
ties in Minnesots report averages srom 70 to
80 though Dodge returns only So Some OF
less importance make an average Of loo.
The reduction in prospective yield is great
est in Minnesota, amounting to nine points.
The decline is five in Wisconsin. four in
Iowa and one in Dakota There is an in
crease in the other Territories and in New
England. The average decline is four
points, and indicates a reduction of 6oo0.-
600 bushels from the expectation on the lst
of July. No reports concerning the result of
threshing Of winter wheat are received ex-
cept in the south. In Texas the outcome is
greater than was expected, and higher rates
OF yield are reported.
Otier Cfo9s-The average for oats has de-
clined from 81 TO SO, which is four points
higher than in August OF last year. Rye
averages 81, showing continued improve
rlent since the 1st Of July. Barley stands,
as in the last report, at %, which indicates
about an average crop for any series OF five
or ten years. There is an increase in the
area OF bpckwheai, ana condition average
50. 4 medium crop Of hay is assured by
the average of 90. Tobacco makes a general
average of9l. The average for potatoes is
95. against % last month.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-08-19


Go wEsT-On the Nebraska Excursion.
We call attention to investors that We will
loan your money for you on one to five
years time. FIRST mortgage security on farms,
loans not to exceed one-third value of farm
and make You per cent. net per annnin.
Notroubie or expense 10 YOU We guaran-
tee payment OF interest annually and psin-
eipa, when due. II will pay you to come
and see this farm security If you have only
$500 to loan, IT il certainly the best security
that can. be offered
We have. also. fine bargains in lands we
offer for sale, both improved and raw.
We viii send free to any applicant As
page descriptive pamphlet Of Thayer Co..
Neb. 1t cannot fail to interest you.
WHIrKEy & LIcHrY, Bankers.
Carleton, Neb.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-08-19

\ large number OF very neatly-prlnted
pamphlets were turned out of the HERALD
Job offices for the Somerset Fertilizer Com
panv last week. These little books contain
the testimonials of many of our most sue
cessful farmers, who have used the fertiliz-
ers manufactured by this company, together
with much important information relative
TO their use and manufacture.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-08-19

A party Of gentlemen who were down at
the Allegheny tunnel Monday informed MS
that Mr.. McFadden, who had stopped work
on the tunnel, torn up the tracks and re-
moved some Of the machinery, received a
telegram Saturday to resume work and that
he at once employed all the hands he could
and went to work replacing the tracks. ma
chinery etc. There still seems to be some
life in the South Penn.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-08-19

The third annual convention Of the Wo-
mans Christian Temperance Union will be
held at Shanksville, Pa, on September 24th
and 25th. One of the leading temperance
women of the west, that indefaiigable work
er and excellent lecturer. Mrs. NJ. l. Wells,
will address the convention on the evening
of the 95th. All are cordially invited to be
present
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-08-19

Mr.. Emanuel Cover. Of sscyestown Bor-
ough, has been appointed by Charles L.
Webster & Co., the publishers of General
Grants book, The Personal Memoirs of u.
S. s.Grant." as soleaeent for Somerset. Jenner,
Quemahoning and ,Conemaugh Townships,
and the Boroughs therein. Persons desiring
to purchase Gen. Grants book should make
a note of this, as there are . number Of
agents at work in this territory selling a
book with an almost similar title-page,
which is often paimed of as Gen. Grants
book. His Personal Memoirs will not
he published until some time in Novem
Der or December. and in the meantime Mr.
Cover expects TO call on everybody living in
the territory named, in order to give them
chance to subscribe. Don't be deceived into
buying worthless trash. but be sure to get
the Old Commanders Personal Mem
oirs.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-08-19


TnE SoUTH PEsS.-A telegram received
from Harrisburg Saturday, says ''It is con-
fidently asserted in semi-official circles that
the Attorney General Of the Commonwealth
will interpose to prevent the eoHsumnsation
of the bargain between Mr.. Vanderbilt and
the Pennsylvania Railroad Company, by
which the South Pennsylvania and Beach
Creek Railroads come under the control of
the Pennsylvania Railroad. Section of
Article XVII ofthe Constitution specifically
prohibits the consolidation or merger of
competing railroads or other carrying cor
porations. 1t has always been held that
legislation was necessary to make the pro-
vision operative. and during the eleven years
that have elapsed since the adoption of the
Constitution the Legislature has persisfently
refused to adopt the appropriate legislation.
II Is said that the processes which the Attor-
dey Geneaai will adopt will reach the qses-
ton, notwithstanding ihe failure OF the Leg
islarare to adopt the :. appropriate legisla-
ton
The South Pennsylvania and Beach Creek
roads were chartered by the State since the
adoption Of the Constitution Of 1873, and
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-08-19

Our enterprising merchant. J. B. Snyder.
has gone to the city to attend an assignee's
sale of gents furnishing goods. We some
times wonder why the firm of J. b. Snyder
& Co. sell goods so cheap. but when We
know that they take every advantage of
buying goods where they can buy them for
less than they are worth. The wonder is not
SO great. Look ont for cheap underwear,
neck ties. gloves, suspenders, etc, the last of
this week.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-08-19

]. Thornton Marchand, Esq, and Squire
William Singer tramped into Somerset
Friday morning. having walked over from
Greensburg. The same night Judge Clark
and Mr. Frank keenan, drove over in car
riase. The party of four drove down to Bed
ford Sunday afternoon. where they expect to
remain for several days
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-08-19

When Mr. Hertz Keiser died some time
ago his wife accompanied the funeral from
Somerset to Berlin. where the family had
long lived. She was then in feeble health,
and while in Berlin became entirely pros
trated. She was never able to return to
Somerset and died at Berlin on Saturday.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-08-19
SATURDAY, SEPT. 5. 1855,
DWELLING HOUSE,

harm, and other outbuild n thereon erected
good water, fine orchard. and In high state Of
cultivation. This farm Is known as the :. Jona-
than Barley Farm and Us situate hall mile
north OF the town OF Somerset, On the Johnstown
turnpike convenient to Churches. schools, and
raiiroad facilities THIS Farm VIII be sold as 4
whole or In parcels, to sait purchasers
TERMS
All over ss. .ooo cash on confirmation Of sale and
delivery Of deed and the 5000 10 be paid in six
annual payments Of Al 600 each, the nrst thereof
on the 1st day OF prit, lsi. and annually there
after until paid. Payments secured by mortgage
bond, without interest Ten per cent OF the whole
purchase money 70 be paid on the day Of sale.
kS- Possession gfren October 10, less.
ALSO -
NO. IA certain house and lot Of ground situate
In the Borough Of Somerset, Pa, adjoining lot Of
Jacob Mierfs heirs on the East, UnJun street on
the North. lot OF Ed. johnson on the West Main
street on the South, fronting y feet and running
back .5l feet, with two-story frame house, sta
bic, and other outbuisdines thereon erected
TERMS Cash on confirmation OF sale and de-
livery of deed; 10 per cent Of the purchase money
must be paid OF day u sale. Possession given
October ], 1ss5.
NOS. a certain tract Of land situate in Shade
Twp.. Somerset Co. Pa. adjoining lands Of Cyrus
Berseybiie. Jacob Miller. David VIII. Moses MIL
ler and others, containg los acres. more OF tess,
with two story plank house, barn and other ont
buildings thereon erected. Good water. orchard,
and well improved. The farm Is known as the
"a Bernard CrOyie Para
TERMS:-An over ss.55. sc cash on confirmation
OF sale and delivery Of deed, and the ss6oeo in
payments Of 500 each the rst thereof to fall due
Oct !, 1855 and annually thereafter until paid,
without interest, and 10 be applied to the original
purchase Judgment 10 per cent Of the cash must
be paid on the day Of sale Possession given AprII
!, 1850. j. L. PUGH,
augS-4t. Administrator and Trustee
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-08-19

A MENDMENT To THE CONSTITUTION
N proposed to the citizens ofthis Commonwealth
for their approval or rejection BY the General as
Published by order of the Secretary OF the Con-
monwealth, In pursuance Of the lst section Of Ar
ticle XVIII ofthe Constitution
Joint resolution proposing an amendment TO the
Constitution Of the Commonwealth Of Pennsylva-
MIA.
Be 1t resolved by the Senate and House of Rep
resentatives Of the Commonwealth CT Pennsylva-
mia IN General Assembly met, that the following
Is proposed as an amendment Of the C3ns;ituiion
Of the Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania. In accord
ance with the provisions OF the eighteenth article
thereof.
AMENDMENT.
That section five Of article I'VE Of the Constitu-
ton Of the Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania,
which resSs as follows - Whenever n county
shah contain forty thousand Inhabitants Il shall
constitute separate Judicial district, and shah
eject one Judge learned in the law and the Gen
eral Assembly shall provide for additional Judges
as the business Of the said districts may require.
Counties Containing population less THAI T. sui
hcient 10 constitute separate districts shall he
termed into convenfent single districts Or II neceS
sary. may be attached to contiguous districts. as
the General Assembly may provide. The Office
Of associate Judge. not learned in the law, Is aool
ished in the counties forming separate districts
but the several associate Judges in of1ce when
this Constitution shall be adopted shall serve for
their unexpiTod terms, be and thesams Is hereby
amended 50 rs to read as follows Whenever
county shall contain sixty thousand Inhabitants II
may constitute a separate judicial district, and
may elect one Judge learned in the law and the
General Assembly shall provide for additional
Judges, as The business OF said districts may re-
quire Counties not forming separate districts.
shall he formed into convenient single districts. as
the General Assembly may provide. Tne Office
of associate Judge not learned in the law il aool-
ished n counties forming separate districts and
haying more than one law Judge. every other
county shall elect two associate Judges. who shall
net be required 20 be learned in the law; but the
several associate Judges in Ofiee, when this
amendment shall be adopted, shall serve for their
unexpIred term
A true copy OF the Joint Resolution
W :. STENGER
iulv2q-3fn Secretary Of the Commonwealth.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-08-19

The crowd in attendance eatcamp-meeting
Sunday was very large. The weather was
perfect and people came from all sections of
the county. Oar liverymen had everything
they owned in the shape ofa wagon or car
riage on the road. running 10 and from the
cAnp.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-08-19

DIR. Il. A. Fichtner. ofContlueuce. is con-
fined TO his bed from the effects of an attack
apoplexy, caused by overwork, and the ex-
treme heat When first attacked by the dis
ease he lay in an unconscious condition for
about ten hours 1t IS thought that with
rest, and careful nursing, he will recover.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-08-19
A DMINIsTRAToR,s NOTICE.

Estate Il Josiah Mowery decd, late Of Somerset
Twp. Somerset County. Pa
Letters Of administration on the above estate
having been granted 10 the undersigned by the
proper sutkority- notice Is hereby given to all
persons indebted TO said estate to make inmeii-
ate payment and those having claims against the
same to present them duly authenticated for set
tlemeut on or before Thursday, the 17th day of
September, lsss at the late residence ofdeeessed.
SAMUEL SNYDER.
W S. MOWERY,
aug5. Administrators.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-08-19

There are no strikingly new developments
with reference TO the transfer OF the South
Pennsylvania Railroad to the Pennsylvania
The contractors in this neighborhood are
still hsmmering away, working both day
and night shifts. The Collins Brothers
have their work almost completed.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-08-19
r EGAL NOTICE.

To Hulda Fopey. of - Pos:otiee, Westm0re-
land County, Pa.
You are hereby notified that In pursuance Of a
Writ Of Partition Issued out Of the Orphans
Court Of Somerset County, Pa. will hold an in
quest on the Real Estate of TheHas ReaE decd
at his late residence In Lower TurkeyfOot Town
ship on Thursday, the 24th day OF September
1855 where You can attend IL you think proper.
Sheriff Office. JOHN WINTERS.
Aug. 10. 1855. Sheriff.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-08-19

DR.. Frederick Zimmerman last week pur-
chased Mr.. Jacob Fleck residence in Show
mantown. the consideration being four hun
dred and fifty dollars, principally cash.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-08-19

From twenty-five hundred TO three thous-
and people attended the circus in the after
noon. thar exhibited here Friday A drench-
ing rain interfered greatly with the per-
formance. On account of the rain the crowd
at the evening entertainment was not very
large.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-08-19

A large number of young folks had
very enjoyable hop at the Somerset House
Friday evening. The music was furnished
by s Johnstown band.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-08-19

Mr.. Henry Kregar last week disposed of
his Meat Market to Messrs Benford & Hersh-
berger.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-08-19

Ex-sheriff Kyle aud family. of stoyes-
town, last week drove in their carri age to
Gettysburg. to visit the famous battle
field.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-08-19

The weather has been on the cool order
for the past three or four days.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-08-19

DR.. George D. Fundenburg, for many
years resident of this place. but late Of
Pitfsbnrgh, died at the residence of Mr..
Francis +. Weimer. where he had been for
several weeks past, last Friday night. His
remains were taken TO Pittsburgh for inter-
ment Tuesday morning At the tine of his
death DIR. Fundenburg was in the seventy
second year Of his age. He had many warm
friends in this community who sincerely
mourn his death.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-08-19

The brick-work on Mr.. ]. s. Picking's
new residence is being rapidly pushed to
completion.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-08-19

A game of baseball was played at Ligonier
Friday. between the Jennertown and Ligo-
nier Eines. The game at the close of the
ninth inning was tie at Is runs each.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-08-19

The recent rains gave the street sprinkler
a rest. Ii is again on duty
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-08-19

John 2. Blymyer. Of Bedford, is spending
a few days in Somerset.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-08-19

HIP. Snyder, of the Connellsyille Courier,
and Col. ]. NJ. Reid spent several days of
last week in Somerset, on their way home
from Bedford Springs.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-08-19

There Is great deal Of rot being publish
ed about the South Penn just now.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-08-19

The Friedens harvest-home and basket
picnic will be held in Mowry's grove on
Saturday, August 10Th. The public are cor
daily invited.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-08-19

Our genial young friend. J. J. Miller, Esq,
of Pittsburgh, is spending few days in
Somerset, his former home.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-08-19

The crowd on circus day was one OF the
largest and most orderly that was ever in
Somerset. But few drunken people were to
be seen on the streets
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-08-19

Captain scudder III. Darrah. of Beaver, Is
visiting relatives in Somerset.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-08-19

Elder Peter yogel, ofthe Disciples church.
Is conducting series of meetings at Mey-
ersdale
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-08-19

A number of ladies and gentlemen fforn
this place win leave here Wednesday night
on an excursion to the famous L,iray caves,
in Virginia. The party haye rented a
sleeping car. which they will occupy during
the trip. The excursion viii be in charge
OF Passenger Agent Patton, Of the Bsiao. a
OHIO Railroad.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-08-19

Our Iirerymen did thriving business
Sunday.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-08-19

Picnic parties to Breakneck-rocks are
very popular
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A DEMONSTRATORS NOTICE.

Price so Cts. Box at Druggists and by Mai-
Allen Ceeoaine Mfg. Co. 1854 B'way.
Ny. augl9. iu-
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-08-19

Edward yann and several other men were
engaged in loading telegraph poles at Rock
wood. Thursday afternoon. About O'Clock
they lost control of one OF the poles, which,
swinging around, struck Mr.. Vann on the
side Of the face. telling him to the ground
When picked up he was unconscious. and ii
was found that his jaw was dislocafed and
that the fiesh had been peeled OF his Jaw
and neck doxn to the shoulder. Blood
oozed fssm his mouth and nose. He was
taken to his home. not far from the scene of
the accident, and there attended by ply
sician. All efforts to revivethe injured man
were of no avail, and he dieu about 8 oclock
in the evening, without having regained
consciousness Deceased vas forty yesn Of
age, and leases wife and four children.