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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-09-30

from great nisjority of the teachers, espec-
tally of our country schools under existing
circumstances In order to disabuse the
minds Of pupils Of the idea that this IS a
hard study. 1 would suggest to the teachers
OF the schools, in the ural districts especial
Iy. the class exercises be conducted very
much the same as in the regular reading
classes. The snhjecs Of the recitation should
be well studied as reading lesson, and the
teacher should be prepar ed 10 ask questions
which might be answered from the text
book; be should likewise be prepared to ex-
plain tie meaning Of words that are new to
the pupils. think this plan would work
well for the school term just commencing.
after which the typical method should be
used.
think school boards should exercise
great care in the adoption of textbooks in
this new study. They should avoid the er-
ror Of adopting series Of books, for We al
ready find authors and publishers who have
two or three [perhaps morel books on the
subject. One single book Of an elementary
grade. like steeIe's "Hygienic Physiology
with special reference to Alcoholic drinks
and narcotics"-or the Abridged work BY
the same author-or Mills First Lessons in
Physiology and Hygiene. with special refer
ence to Alcohol, Tobacco and other Narcot-
ics.' The mistake Of adopting whole series
for our ungraded schools in the other stud
les has been tolerated already too long by
the patrons OF our country schools, and
hope we have enough intelligent directors
in our school boards TO rectify the mistake
from this time forward.
Want of time compels me to close the sub
lecs at present, but hope to find time ere
long to continue the subject with special
reference to Alcoholic drinks and narcotics.
]. ID. BAER,
Friedens, Pa.
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REsolrrIors OF Rrrrer.

RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT
WHEREAS. 1t has pleased Almighty God
70 remove from our midst by death, our aged
brother and worthy member Of the church
and Sabbath school, brother Alexander Nc
Gregor And whereas it is right that we
should cherish his memory for the good
deeds done by him during his earthly p'l-
grimage and for the rectitudc of his walk
and conversation in matters pertaining to
the church and all is institutions. There
fore, be II
Rcsolced, 1-That in the death of Brother
McGregor, who for 81 years was member
Of the Evangelical Lutheran church, there
has been taken away by death one of whom
we shall cherish kindly and affectionate re-
membranes.
THAT we deeply depl0re the loss of our
friend and brother, who in his Christian pro-
fession and private life always evinced the
character of true Christian man.
3.-That by his death the surviving chill
dren have lost a loving father and the COM
munity an honored citizen
4.-That we tender to his sorrowing fami-
ly and relatives our warmest sympathy in
this hour of their bereavement.
5.-That these resolutions be published in
the county papers, and copy presented to
the bereaved family.
JoHS RooSrz,
HARRIsoS T. LoHR,
JoHS J. Wilt,
Committee
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At O'Clock Monday evening Messrs.
Dorwin & Shields struck the last pick on
their contract on the South Penn. They
are the first of the original contractors in
this county to stop work entirely and with
whom the Company have settled in full.
Their contract covered some five miles, COM
mencing at the big ill beyond the Summit
and extending to a point on Daniel Kim
mel's farm, and embraced some of the
heaviest work on the road outside of the
tunnels. IT would have taken them from
six to nine months TO complete their con-
tract As fast as they can get cars on the
S & C. they will ship their stock, cars. tools,
etc, to a point in Wisconsin where they
haye large contract.
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DIED.

GLASS.-In Brothersva,ley Township,
near Mt. Zion Hay Reformed Church, on
Thursday. September Il. ISss. Mr.. Benja-
min Glass, aged so years, 1 month and 4
days.
Thus another Of those who link the past
with the pfesenthas departed. A large con.
course Of people followed his remains to
their final resting place. showing the re.
spect in which he was held
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Hurrah for the Winter Schools.-At the
opening of the schools many new books and
school supplies will have to be bought.
The large wholesale and retail School Book
and School Supply house, known as Fisher 5
Book Store. is better prepared to supply all
demands for school books and school sup.
plies than ever before. This is positively
the only place in the County where large
stock Of all the different School books used
in the County is kept. Here you can get
everything and anything pertaining to the
schools. When you want any school books
go TO Fishers Book Store Tne entire side
of large storeroom is devoted to school
books aud supplies. Polite and courteous
attention to the wants and inquiries OF the
public. Fishers Book Store will remain as
of old the headquarters ofthe School Teach
ers. Hundreds OF varieties of Reward cards
and Chromos always in stock.
CHAs. II. FISHER.
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"oId Prob. Boyd as the boys have be-
gan calling him. has had pole planted in
front of his drug store on the Diamond. on
which TO display the weather signals, the
flags having been received several days since.
The probable weather conditions will be in
dicated as follows:
No. !. White flag with large red sun in
centre, TO indicate " Higher Temperature,
or warmer weather.
No. 9 White flag with red crescent in cen
tire, to indicate " Lower Temperature. OF
colder weather
No. 5. White flag with red star in centre
to indicate Stationary Temperature
No. 4. White flag with large blue sun il
centre, to indicate General Rain (ol
Snow
No. 8 White flag with blue crescent in
centre, to indicate . Clear or Fair Weather
No. 6. White flag with blue star in centre
to indicate " Local Rain Tor Snow
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loefrH ]. SrrTzMAN.

The School Directors of Somerset township
met at the Glade House Saturday. and EN-.
ployed the following named teachers for the
different Township Schools for the COMING
term Weller, NJ. /. Young; Walker. W. G
Stahl: Maust, ID. c. stahl: Knepper, II. II
Miller, Pleasant Hill, W. W Cupp; Wills,
Z. Z. Pritts; Bromm, NJ. 4 Bowman
Casebeer, c. L. Saylor; Beulah. c. II.
Schumacher; Plank Road, }. II. Gumbert I;
Baer, j. b. Emmert; Hunter. Ed. Trent
Samuers. J. d. Meyers; Snyder, E. E. Sha-
YER Shaulis, d. G. Lichty; Cupp, J. C.
Lichty, Union, III. +. Barron; Friedens
Miss Ida Musselman Friedens. Primary,
Miss Annie Fogel; Layansyilie, J. A,
Schrock; Ankeny. J. W. Weighley Spes-
vile. H. W Bittner Mountain, d. W. Mey.
ers; Edie. ]. II. Schmucker.
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PRO BONO PUBLICO.

We announce that having bought large
stock of Flannels, Yarns, Blankets Canton
Flannels and other Fall and Winter Goods at
Low Figures, we can offer them at prices aerer
before touched By the trade. Everyone that
buys will have the benefit of Low Prices. Our
stock of Carpets, Oil Cloths, Mnoleums, Mat
tings, Rugs, Stair-crash, Stair-rods, Buttons,
&C., &c, is very large, and is composed of the
most desirable Goods in the market.
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were all Of the same sex. and for this reason
advises every one who has a pond 20 pro.
cure iifty 10 one hundred fish to start with,
and think this good advice. As these feb
are YET comparatively scarce. the state can
not furnisi. more than twelve to fifteen
small fry 90 one man. and should he lose a
few the chances are that his fish will not
spawn, hence the wisdom Of procuring a
larger number ify0u cas-
The carp is said to be bottom fish, but
mine often sport on the surface of the pond
and will eat any food floating on the surface
of the water. As soon as the weather gets
cool and frosty, these fish cease to eat. They
then congregate at the bottom OF the pond
and lie dormant during the winter, until
the warm weather of spring calls them into
active life again. In this condition they
neither lose nor gain in weight. Their te-
naeity Of life is very great they have been
kept aliye for weeks in damp moss, and
they are able TO live aconsiderable length Of
time cut of the water.
one Of the great advantages of raising this
fish is in the variety Of food be can eat and
thrive upon. Aside from the large amount
of vegetable and insect food he gets in the
ponds, we can feed him on any kitchen re-
fllse,such as finely chopped cabbage, lettuce,
boiled potatoes, etc. Also, melons, cueum-
bers, ard ali kinds of grain. Cheese is high
ly reiishei Slaughter house refuse is excel
lent, but care must be exercised that no
more be put in the water than the fish eat
up clean, so as not to befoul the water.
For small fry cracker dust and cheese curd
il is excellent, so also is bread crumbed fine.
OF course in large ponds, mill dams, etc.
is unnecessary, but to Us ii is source ofthe
greatest pleasure and amusement to feed our
carp--to see the thousands of fry rise to the
surface, and then those ponderous two and
three year old fellows rising to the surface
and smack their lips as they deyour large
bites of food and gracefully lash the water
with their tails and fins and again disappear
in deeper water.
Carp are no fish OF prey, they do not de-
YOUR their own fry. nor those ofother kinds
us uo tIOut, paSo anu many sfueA iatf &c
mouthed varieties. They freely mingle and
feed together, the smallest fry being as free
from danger as the largest iish.
Most every farm in this county has facili-
ties for raising this noble and rapid growing
fish There are many mucky hollows and
low places, producing nothing but coarse
grass and weeds, that can be covered with
water and stocked with carp, thus making
It the most profitable land on the farm, and
Supplying the table with fine quality of
fresh fish whenever wanted.
The fall is a good time TO construct your
ponds. directions for which 1 will give in
future paper II. III. FLICK,
Mayieid Farm,
ID.
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PHYsIoLoGY AND HYsIESE IN oUR PUBLIC
SCHOOLS
suppose there is no room for denial OF
the fact that we, as rational beings, should
know more of the mysterious structure
which we call onr body, and also, how &c
take care of il. Let US consider the impor-
tance and value which we put on the intri,
cate maehineries which mans ingenuity
has constructed. and how cautiously their
movements are regulated. Yet the mechan-
ical powers involved in the mighty engine,
or the delicate watch springs are evolved
from the innate powers OF the human
brains and muscles.
The intrinsic value of the thing made, is
certainly less than that of the maker.
Should it not, thee awaken us to sober
consideration of the priceless value of the
house we live in which is fearfully and won
derfally made. 1t is sad reflection upon
our appreciation of life and its divine au-
thor. when we desire the darkness of igno-
rance rather than the light of knowledge,
and thus with ruthless prodigaiity. throw
away more than half of the days Of our hui
man existence. But il is useless to contem-
plate the ruins which ignorance of the laws
of life and health has caused in the past, II
we take no steps toward reform in the fti-
ture. We. who have paid heavy penalties
fo- our ignorance of these laws, should
cheerfllly congratulate those who yet pos
sess the vigor of mind and body which is
almost universally the heritage Of childhood,
that they can have the advantage of learn
ing these laws of life and health in the pub
lie schools of our state, where the laws OF
Jour Commonwealth now require instruc.
tions to be given in Physiology and Hygiene
with special reference to alcoholic drinks
and narcotics, and thus avoid many of the
aches and pains Of former generations
1t seems to me that the preservation Of
health should belong to the first lessons inn
parted to children after their m inds are cap
able Of freceiving instruction aud should b
duty OF parents the same as isnpartins
morality. But how shall the blind lead the
blind, Many parents seem to be as igno-
rant of the matter as their helpless infants
Hence instruction in our schools, undel
competent teachers, becomes OF double i'm
portance, and our lawmakers should moi
have hesitated long ago. to incorporate It IN
TO the course Of studies prescribed for on
schools a thoushtful COMPARISON With ii,
studies heretofore On The list wonld doubt
less reveal the fact that the logical order o.
this study in the text book would be right
after the ability to read intelligently and
the child in itself being model for illus
trating. there could be bvt little trouble tc
make the child comprehend many thing
very readily.
1t i Of course implied that TO teach ths
subject most effectively, the teacher shall
have mastered the subject sufficiently t.
handle it in the simplest words or illustra
tons; this. however. cannot be expected
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-09-30

Mr.. Peter Levy, one ofthe oldest citizens
of Somerset County, died at his home at
Davidsville Wednesday night. While GO
ing up stairs short time ago he sustained a
severe fall by the railing giving away, and
it is thought that the injuries received by
this fastened his demise. He was 80 years
six months and three days old. His wife
who is about ninely years Of age survives
him
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-09-30

II is gradually becoming an established
fact that am selling all kinds Of dry goods
including Silks, Cashmeres. Jersey Cloths,
Plaid Cloths, Plain Cloths, flannels. Shawis,
Canton Flannels, Shirtings. Ginghams, I'M
derwear for ladies, children and men at low
er prices than elsewhere. Come and see
them and judge for yourself.
MIS- A i. IHL.
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Messrs. George W. Pile and George Au-
man last week disposed Of their meat mar
ket property on Main Cross street to a Mr..
Armstrong of PittSburg. for fourteen hun
dred dollars cash. This don't look as though
the wonderful depreciation in real estate
that was to take place in Somerset upon
stoppage of work on the South Pennsylva
MIA railroad, had quite come yet.
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A game OF base ball will be played at this
place on Saturday between the "Glades"
and nine from Ursina. Arrangements,
which have not yet been fully completed are
being madefor a game between the Rail
readers" Of this place and the rrostburg
nine. Ifthis game comes off it will in all
probability be the best one ever played in
the County and will attract an immense
crowd
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MARRIED

HAY-sCHROCK.-on Thursday even
ing, September IL, 1885. by the Rev. wn,.
G. Sehrock. at the residence of the bride
parents, near Berlin. Pa, Mr.. Henry Hay to
Miss Ida s. Schrock. both of BroshersvalIey
Township, Somerset County, Pa.
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PasroR.

Black Silks which we guarantee not TO
cui.at IS cents. IS cents, 80 cents, 81 90 Sis
si.25. Colored Silks at IS o-ss. 80 cents,
IS cents, si.00. Black Cashmeres. 4s inches
wide at 65 cents. 75 cents. IS cents and
Sl-p, at PARKER & PARKER's.
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Our staunch Republican friend. Mr.. silas
II, Cable, of Jefferson township. while on a
nusiness visit to the HERALD Office Monday,
paid his subscription in advance to June l,
1857. A good example for Others TO follow.
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The Real Estate of Jonathan Dormeyer,
deceased will be again offered for sale by
the Administrators in trout of the Glade
Hotel Somerset Borough. on Saturday octo-
Der 3, 1855. at / o'clock p. NJ
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Becher, the Clothier and halter, is daily
receiving his fall stock. He has Just return
ed from the eastern margets, and says that
he intends showing the people of Somerset
and surrounding country the handsomest
stock of Clothing, Hats and Gents, Furnish
ing Goods. for the least money, that has ever
been seen So do not fail to examine his
goods before purchasing elsewhere.
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We were shown six tomatoes last week of
Mr.. Nihiser in his garden on Patriot street,
that weighed fourteen pounds. They were
simply en- ormous.
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We have opened up our New Fall Goods
in ali the new styles and novelties that we
are prepared TO offer at prices that will as
tonish you all. Please cali and examine at
PARKER & PARKrK's.
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A DMIN IsTRAroR's NOTICE.

Estate Of Catharine Fritz, decd late of Quema-
honing Twp, Somerset Co., Pa.
Letters of administration on the above estate
having been granted to the undersigned BY the
proper authority. notice Is hereby given TO AL
persons indebted to said estate 10 make immedi-
ate payment and those having claims against the
same will present them duly authenticated for
settlement on Saturday, October g. 1885, at the
residence of the Undersigned
EARNEST ESHRICH-
aualf Administrator
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Vanderbilt now says that whether the
South Penn is sold TO the Pennsylvania or
not it will not be completed, and will there
fore never become acompetitor ofthe Penn
sylvania. But the last previous argument
by the paid advocates Of the transfer was
that the road would be completed from Har-
risburg, if the Pennsylvania bought 1t and
not otherwise, as it was said TO offer great
natural advantages as short and low grade
freight route.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-09-30

The County Convention Of the Woman's
Christian Temperance Union was in session
at Shanksyille Thursday and Friday of last
week. A number of ladies from this place
were in attendance.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-09-30

Mr.. Thomas Jones. one of Somerset's boss
painters. left for Ebensburg. Cambria coun-
ty. Monday morning, with force of hands,
where Mr. Jones has taken contract from
Mr.. Thomas Collins for large job of paint
ing
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-09-30

Last week juryman at Bedford who was
fifteen minutes tardy in getting into the
box after dinner was hned by Judge
Baer $ for keeping the Court out of busi-
ness that length of time.
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A Pink T will be given at the residence of
f. ]. KoOser, Esq, by the ladies of the Dis
eiple Church Sewing Society, this evening.
Be sure to go and take your friends.
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General NJ. A. Ross, of Petersburg, hale,
hearty and active as boy of twenty, paid
the HERALD sanctum au enjoyable visit Fri
day morning
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-09-30

The senior editer of the HERALD returned
from Williamsport, where he spent very
pleasant week, Saturday last.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-09-30

The equinoctial storm came in on sched-
ule time, and blew things around in the reg
ulation manner. Many fruit trees, espe-
oially apple. were almost completely ei-
vested Of their fruit by the force of the
storm
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-09-30

Mr. J. Harry Fritz, who for the past sever
al months has been making tour of the
far west, returned to his native heath on
Saturday.
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f'f-as fgr Rem.
The undersigned offers his farms 10 Ale
eh-ny township for rent. Address,
SAMUEL WALKEE
Nj. Healthy. Pa.
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The game Of base ball between two scrub
large crowd of spectators.
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Mr.. Peter Hefiiey Left for Philadelphia
Monday morning on business. He expects
TO return the latter part of the week.
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Apples are selling at ten cents per bushel
and are drug in the market.
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FOR SAIEI-

Two thorougAbred SHURT-HDRN cows
Sire and dam both registered. Deep red In color
W III Be sold for half their real value.
ALSO, One four month old Jersey BrLL
CALF, soiif color. BY my registered Jersey Bull.
0st Of y frsf-clsss Jersey Cow
ALSO. A number Of BERKSHIRE SOW
PIGS. tor breeders. Sire and Dam recoried-
w III be sold low. for stock Of this kind.
ALSO. COTSWOLD BUCK. very Lrxe. two.
wears old. Two BUCK LAMBS. same strain
Sire Of this stock weighed over 80 psunds p
p HEFFLET.
seplo u Somerset. Pa
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Mr.. E. II. Reid, of Sco;tdale, who has large
real estate interests in this county, was in
Somerset on business Monday.
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DAIRY FARM roR REST.-The farm on
which / live, at Millwood Station. West
moreland County. on the line of the P. X. X.
containing 16s acres, on which is erected a
barn 60xss feet. with stabling for over one
hundred head of stock; the farm is now de-
voted to dairy purposes, and the raising of
grain, fruit and vegetables. A good and con-
yenient market for all l can raise. VIII
rent for several years TO reliable person.
GEORGE riley,
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Mr.. Charles E. Herr. Editor and proprie-
tor Of the Petrolia Record. with his wife and
family, are visiting relatives in Somerset.
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I EGAL NOTICE

I EGAL NOTICE
Notice Il hereby given that will apply to the
Court of Common Pleas of Somerset County. Pa.
On Tuesday. the 9th day Of October, 1885. for the
DEMENT'S Of the Act of Assembly approved Sd April,
| 1872, securing 10 married women their separate
earnings SUSAN q. WITT.
SOMERSET, Pa, SEPT 30, 1855. 1t
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There are eighty-one criminal cases down
for trial at this weeks court.
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Ex-sherif Shafer is lying seriously i'll at
his residence on Patriot street
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Editor Werner Of the lockwood Tnes is
in attendance at Court.
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CLoaKs, CIoAgs, CLoAks Of all the lead
ing styles just received. that We arc offering
very cheap. New shawls. at
PARKER & PaRgEas
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The streets are very dirty. What has be-
come of the street sprinkler?
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We are having beautiful tall weather.

chestnuts are in market. The crop Will
be immense.
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Being out of situation. have consented
to open High School Tor ladies and gentle
men in Somerset borough. to commence on
October l2. Intelligent and well advanced
pupils will be admitted, who will oblige me
by letting me know at once what books
they have on hand and what branches they
wish to study. ! think We shall have fair
classes in Latin, German and Algebra, be
sides giving Rhetoric etc, and such attention
to the common branches as may be neees.
sary. The first quarter will expire at the
holidays, and the charge will be $. with s.
additional for those studying Latin or Ger
man or both. Those who cannot meet me
will confer favor by writing
JosErH J. STuTzNiAS.
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The crowd in attendance at court is un
usually large.
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iull line of Dress Trimmings, Buttons,
etc, at PARKEs & PAgKKg's.