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Why should you go to tailor and pay
$1,000 for fine dress suit, when you can
get the same goods with better trimmings,
better fit. and better workmanship for $50
at Becher's Clothing Hall
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Mr.. d. NJ, Grouse, who occupies an inn
portsnt position in the reform school at FL
dora. Iowa, paid brief visit to bis old home
at Evansville last week
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j. M. HOLDERBAUM.
DULE TO ACCEPT OR REFUSE.

To jeremiah Yutzy, Of Sioux City Iowa, An.
ME. intermarried with Jonas Beachy, CT Grants.
vile, Md, Catharine, iRter-1zrried with Leonard
Maust, now with Solopon u. Yoder Of Grants
Vile, Nd, Mary, intermarried With Sanl1 Book
es, Of ConTad Grove, Iowa. s NJ. utzy. of MT.
10y. Lancaster Co., Pa. the heirs OF Elizabeth,
deed Who was intermarried with Daniel Bockes,
Of Conrad Grove. Ia:
You are hereby notified TO appear At an Or
phans' Court, 10 bo held at Somerset on the 18th
day OF December, TO accept os refuse to take the
real e tate OF Daniel ] gt1y. decd. at the ap.
praised valuation, or show cause why the same
should not be sold.
Sherirs ofhcs, JOHN WINTERS.
Nov. p, las5. ! Sheriff.
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A DMINIsTRAToR's NOTICE.

Estate Of Peter Levy, decd lsts OF ConeEaush h
Twp. Somerset Co. Pa
Letters OF administration en- the above estate
having been granted to the undersigned BY the
proper authority. notice Is hereby given 70 all
persons Indebted 10 said estate 70 make irnmeit
ate payment. and those having claims against me
same viii present them duly authenticated for
settlement on Saturday, November Il, lse5, az the
residence o. Elgooi sEank, in D1sSisville, Som
erset Co., Pa.
HENRY y. J. CUSTER.
octI4 ACHiListfs tor
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A union Thanksgiving service will be held
in the Methodist church. The sermon will
be preached by Elder Vogel, of the Disciple
church.
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CAssELMAS NorEs.
As nothing has been heard from our town
for some time through your columns, pen
you few items:
Our merchants are doing a thriving bus
iness.
Mr.. II. II. Witt has had a new wall put
under his residence.
Widow Cupp has recently had her house
repainted, which adds greatly to its appear
ance.
s. p. Weimer is teaching the Weimer's
Grove school. Simon is good teacher, and
will keep the boys at work.
Some of our streets have recently been
improved, which was highly necessary, as
they were almost impossible.
Our town is booming. Numerous i'm
provements which have recently been made
give the burg progressive appearance.
Ex-County Commissioner Daniel Phillip.
pi has been on the sick list for several
months. but we are glad to learn that he is
convalescing.
Mr.. d. A. Lpbart still holds his position
as foreman on the railroad. His section is
in frst-class condition. He knows how to
keep his men at work.
d. McIleffit's shook shop is in full blast.
He is pniting out an unusually large amount
of shook. He last week shipped the largest
car load that has ever been shipped from
this county.
Our school is progressing finely under the
efficient tutorship Of l.. L. Weimer. Mr..
Weimer has had some experience in the
profession. and the present term will, be-
ond doubt, be successful one.
Our good, old, congenial friend Daniel
has changed his occupation from digging
potatoes and huskIng corn. to postmaster.
Daniel makes very striking appearance as
p. NJ. He has bad his residence enlarged,
built an Office 20x30 feet to put in his table,
in which he keeps his mail.
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LIST OF CAUSES.

IA Following Is the List Of Canses set for trial n
ecember Term of Court, beginning Monday
December Il. 1Ss5
FIRST WEEK
Jonathan Poorhauzh vs. Simon Snyder.
:. Pbilson \ Co ". e.. l. Baitzer.
Samuel j. RingierVs VIM. g. Livergo'f.
Harriet d Hartman vs Chas. =. Harrison.
Daniel : Sdyl0r y. Uriah u. Saylur.
c. T. HAY - Charles Thonas.
joan A Bseber, kee'r a.. ~. Aug. Roehier.
same vs. John II. Hite.
same vs. Henry Sh0mber-
Sasue vs. +. A. TaynaR.
same ". Sane.
same -. A. j Czitorn.
Sane ~ JOHN WcileT's Admr-
Same vs.. X =. McNillen 4 Bro.
Same Henry Schlag 4 20
prUty's Offce. y. B. CRITIC HFIELU,
Nov. 5, 1ss5. PruthseStsry.
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Mr.. Jefferson Rhoads sold his beautiful
farm in this township to Rudolph Kerffect.
of Summit township. for $500 cash, last
week.
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BOOTS AND SHOES. CHEAP FOR CAsl

Mems and boys gum boots. leather boots,
arctics alaskas, and gum overshoes; ladies'
button and lace boots, overshoes, and gum
sandals; misses and children's shoes of all
kinds offered very low; away down in
price, nearly cost. l am determined TO sell.
Call and see my stock.
j. NJ. HoLDERBAuM,
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The dedication of the Brethren. or German
Baptist Church. ON Mud Pike, three miles
west of New Lexington, will take place on
Sunday. November 9Th. at 10 Al
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No one wants watch unless it keeps cor
rect time. W. II. Wood keeps all the stan
dard makes, and guarantees every time
piece sold.
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During the last week | have received all
the newest style of hats and millinery goods.
The prices are the lowest.
Mgs. A. +. UHL.
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Our borough schools were never in better
condition than at present. There is still
room for improvement.
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OYSTERS FOR THASKseIyIs6.-
will receive good supply OF Tub and
Can Oysters ON Wednesday and Thursday
mornings. w. II. PLArr,
Basement Of Cook & Beerits' Block.
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Snow fell to the depth of almost one foot
Sunday night. 1t was the first deep snow
of the season.
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The snow fall of Sunday night, took all
of our deer hunters TO the woods Monday
morning.
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Our sporismen are indulging extensively
in shooting matches.
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Mr.. Sin H. Wood is still confined to his
room at the Glade House
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DIED.

MILLER In Somerset, on Wednesday,
November Is, 1885, Frank Wellington Miller,
infant son of George Miller, aged months
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John S Eliand has been appointed post
master at Glencoe.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-11-25

When you buy jevelry, watches oY silver
ware at Woods. you know you are getting
the worth Of your money.
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Mr.. S. F. Picking left for New York Mon
day evening, TO be gone week OF ten days.
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The lot Of the assessor, under the new
revenue law, is not a happy one.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-11-25

Wood isn't giving goods away. but he is
selling cheaper than any jeweler in Somerset
county.
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The time is almost ripe for Christmas pres
ents. w. H. Wood has the incest ones
ever brought to town.
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Judge Baer is holding three weeks term
of Court at Bedford.
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You can find anything you want in the
dry goods, notions and millinery line at
MRs y F. UHL's.
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For NICE pew style ladies' wrsp of any
find don't miss calling at ] B. Snyder 4
Cos. We defy competition in prices.
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Il UDITOR's NOTICE
In the Estate Of El-ssd GristA. dss-a

The unders ixned having been duly appointed
Auditor BY tina Dfybaas' Cssrt 0f Somerset
County, Pa, 70 distribute the fund arising from
the sa e Of the personal properly and real estate
Edward Griaith. deceased to and among those
legally entitled thereto also 10 AZ the am0unt OF
tAe reeasnizanes and willow = dover. hereby gives
notice that be viii attend tc the duties OF said ap-
pointment at his Office In Somerset Borough. On
Friday November 9Th, 1ss5, where AL persons
interested can attend Ii they think proper.
GEORGE r SCUL-L-
Nov. To- 1ss5. Auditor.
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Have you bought your Thanksgiving
turkey
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rooms l5t
Thus has passed the FIST month, pleas
antly, we believe TO teachers and pupils
and we trust protitably to the pupils and
satisfactorily to the patrons. But by refer.
ence TO the above report it will teseen that
only 6s attended every day. See to it. par
ents, that your children attend regularly.
Let US have your cooperation and sympa-
thy in this difficult and responsible work,
and we will endeayor by all possible means
to accomplish the best possible results.
G. NJ BAKER, Principal.
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Ayos.

Good jewelry, clocks, watches and silver
ware, at Moods
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PUBLIC SALE
OF
Valuable Real Estate.
SATURDAY. DEC. ). 1885,
DWELLING HOUSE,

barn, and other ouibuildings thereon erected
good water. me orchard. and In a high state Oi
cultivation. This farm Is known as the 81. jena
than Barkley Farm" and Is situate one half mile
north Of the town ei Somerset, on the Jshsst0Sn
turnpike craFeuicnt % churches. schools and
ratlrosd facilities. This farm vii be sold as a
whole or in parcels, TO sait purchasers.
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Buy your iewelry at Woods.
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EXECUToR's NOTICE.

Estate Of David Rodgers. deed. late Of shade
Twp. Somerset ca, Pa
Letters tesraHcntary me above estate har
ing been granted % trs undersigned BY the prof
authority. notice j. hereby given % an person
Indebted 70 said estate % make iiuuediste paw
rncrsf and those having claims against tie sama
viii prezeu. them caly authenticated Er scttie-
uent on Monday. December q. 1sa5. - thc lalC.
Residence % deceased
WILLIAM RODGERS.
FRANKLIN RODG ERS.
nova Execu-0r6
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Following is report of the lockwood
schools for the first month, ending Novem
Der l6, 1885:
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New stock Of children's wraps just re,
ceived. cheap. Mss. A. E. UBL
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The largest assortment of Mems and Boys
Gloves csn be seen at Becher's Clothing
Hall.
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TER MS

All over u. .Gs4 cash On confirmation OF sale szd
delivery ofdesd. and the % Geo 10 Be paid IN sir
annual pay ssents Of sifSo each. The orit thereof
On ae lsf day % ApTfl. J. So and aaauaiiy there
after until paid. Payments sesQrsi BY mortgage
and bond. and without Interest 10 per cent q
the whole purchase money 70 be paid on day 0f
sale. Possession given Immediately.
]. L. PuGH
Fowl. Trustee and Administrator
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CHERIFF's SALE.

! By virtue Of certain writs Of Lev Fa Nend. Ex.
AL ii. Ia. and RI. Fa.. issued out Of the Court Of
Common Pleas Of Somerset Co. Pa, and to me d.
rectcd. there will be exposed 70 public sale at the
| Court House N S0nlerset o.eagh, Pa, on
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Ross DAVIS Il Co.
= ''h get st Boyd's Drug Store:
,u''a Powder, Sticky Fly Paper,
IoS Hellebore Paris Green.
'Aea Paints, Tube Colors,
'N' brushes, Shoe Brushes,
4Ie' Sets, Base Balls,
hoas, Bass Hooks,
p.asses, speciacles.
Oissrs, Soda Water.
Good Goods. Low Pr;c.~
~ .A'HtRs.-I have a large supply of
-. - Reward Cards at prices ranging from
-. - 10 - cents per package. Also sun
moo. Cards. Orders by mail will be
"'HP'ly filed and satisfaction guaranteed
", II WELFLEr.
pe Somerset, Pa.
a. have also on hand Hutchinson's
So ,'ced Physiology which Teachers will
- valuable aid. as it is one of the best
On tie subiect--by mail, sl.2s.
u . Sudden appearance of winter in our
=. J, 20 not and Us unprepared. We had
l.. fe'ies an immense stock Of Hats. Bon
4i,..,. sA'3es, S Ribbons, Plumes, Wings.
ns..I '1s' : Binds Silks. satins. Plush. Velvet
l6m,,,1 1eAos. ornaments and all kinds Of
all Of the latest, best and cheap.
u NJ. TEEpgELL & Co.
B.- Mammoth Block.
your jevelry at " ood's.
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ALSO

All the right. title interest and claim of the
Swede Iron and Coal Company Of in and TO the
free, full and uninterrupted and exclusive urivi
lCge Of mining. digging and taking away all the
coat, iron orc, fire clay. limestone ard all other
minerals lying and being under and upon anil
contained within certain tract Of land situate in
CasseiInan river on the North. and adjoining
30 acres ard allowances, and the full, free and
uninterrupted right OF way OIL, upon and over said
land for mining and taking away the said miner
ais BY such ways and means may be necessary
and convenient Except the minerals On four acres
around the buildingsl. Also. the right Of Defend
ant Company TO use 80 much Of said land as may
be necessary 10 conduct their leases hip Aisi.
upon ali their right, title and interes; In bridge
across the Casselman river between the Railroad
and said tract Of land. Also. the Railroad from
the bridge into the mines, and the Defendauts'
Interest in narrow strip OF land between the =.
aud g. Railroad aDdthe river opposite said bridge
Taken in execution az suit Of Philip Hay.
NOTlCE-All persons purchasing at the above
sale will please take notice that part Of the pur-
chase money-to be made known at the time Of
sale-Till be required as soon as The property Il
knocked down, otherwise it VIII be again exposed
to sale at the risk Of the trst purchaser The
residue of the purchase money must be paid on or
before Thursday Of the prst week Of December
Term Of Court the time fixed by the Court for Sc
curing the aeknosled gment OF foeeds. and no deed
will be acknowledged until the purchase money is
pa u In lull.
sheTih's Once, JOHN WINTERS.
Nov. IS, 1855. Sherie
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Confluence, Pa, Nov. 10. 1885.
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u the right, title. interest and claim Of Davit
J. klink. Of in and 10 the following real estate
situate IN Eiklick township. Somerset county. Pa
bounded by lands Of Peter Wilhelm deed. Manas
ses kretehmsE. Daniel johnson, and others con
toining 80 acres more OF less. having thereon
erected q log dwelling house. bank barn. water
power saw mill, sugareamp and other Ouihuild
ings, wiki theappurtenances. Taken in execution
at he suit Of David Lichiy, and for use Of Samue
j Lichtv et al
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All the right, title, interest and claim Of the
defendant, Joseph ChIistner OF. in and o. the fol
lowin- real estate viz certain tract Of land sit
uate in Elkliek t0wnghip, Somerset eounty. Pa,
being part of the farm conveyed by Peter $ Hay
to John heim- containing l55 acres and - parches
adjoining lands OF Cyrus ROdamer, p ;. Hay. 81
las Tressler and John Keim, having dwelling
house. bank barn and other outbuildings thereon
erected with the appurtenanees.
Taken in exc cuti0n at the suit Of keim Il Liven-
good. and Beachcy, use Of John Keim, ST. use Of
John ]. keim.
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All the right. title. interest and claim Of F. Z.
Wsimer- Of, in and to the following described real
estate. viz
Ne. IA certain lot Of ground situate in som
erset Borough. Somerset county. Pa, bounded on
the North by Patriot Street. on the East by Main
Cross Street, on the South by lot OF Chas q. Shat
er. on the West by lot Of Isaac Simpson having
thereon erected a two-stoFy dwelling house stable
blacksmith shop and other outbuidings.
No. "A certain lot Of ground situate as afOre-
said b0undedon the North by Patriot street on the
east by land Of r HolbroOk. on the South by land
Of Mrs. Tayman and tract No. Of =. T. Weimer
on the West by land of ]. N. H0lderbaum. on
tanning three and oue-lourth acres in0re or less
No. 5-A certain lot situate Al aforesaid.
bounded on the North by tract No. ?. on the East
by lard Of Mrs. Tayman, on the South by land Of
Fred Weimer, and on the West by land Of }. N.
Holderbaum, containing acres, more or less,
with the appurtenances.
Taken in execution at the suit Of Samuel Bar
elay
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To Ina large, new frame house on
CaIon street, conveniently arranged, loca-
ton desirable. Immediate possession given.
Eu frther information call on or address
his Office.
We sui keep our Dress-M Making Depart
ue1i up 10 the standard
NJ. VI. TEEDwELL & Co.,
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all The right title, interest and claim Of 5. W
Hershberger and Henry a. Werner. o. in and {,
tee following real estate tO-wit A certain lot, O
piece Of ground situate ia Iiew Baltimore Bor0ugl
Somerset eounfy, Pa, fronting e6 feet on Wash
ington St, and ru1sling back about z0J feet Z,
Herman Alley, adjoining Washington ST. on tn,
Northeast, Henry kngbert on the Southeast, OF
the Southwest by Herman Aliey, ami Northwest
by lot Of r. J. Gillespie and being the lot o.
ground known on the general plan Of said town o
New Baitimure. lot No. i3. having thereon
er, eted a one and half story plank builling
fronting 20 feet on Washington St, and running
back thirty feet with back building OF one story
attached on Southwest corner IL x IA feet used AZ
q shoemaker shop
Taken in execution at the suit Of W. Il. Long
and John F. Long, partners doing business a
Wm. II Long & Bro.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-02
INAUGURATION OF CLEVELAND
Being Prepared for-The Hall in Which
the Ball Will be Held.

WAsHINGToN, Jan, /.
The innauguratioug committee desire all
organizations intending to visit Washington
on the 4th of March next to communicate to
the committee the number of persons in
cluded in the organization, their intended
stopping place and other particulars. so that
their position in the line of march may be
reserved for them, and other necessary ar
rangements made. The Albany Jackson
Corps have signified their intention of at
tending the Inauguration, and applied for a
place in the line. The commandant writes
that they have rendered an escort from Al
bany to Washington to the president elect,
who is life member of the organization, but
no reply has yet been received.
The committee state that the inaugural
ball will be prominent feature of the occa-
sion and it is expected to surpass anything
of the kind ever attempted in this country.
The work is progressing rapidly on the pen
sion building and the grand ball room will
undoubtedly be completed in season.
The court of the building, which will be
rooted over to form the ball room, is 3l6
feet in length by ia in width, and is sur
rounded by two corridors % feet in length,
The magnificent structure affords opportun-
ity for decoration of the most striking and
elaborate kind, which the committee guaran-
tees will be provided. 1t is estimated that
10 900 guests can be accommodated, but
the number of tickets will be limited to
IL 900.
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OBSEQUIES.
Services of the Late Capt. COyIe
at Deering.

PORTLAND, Jan. l.
The funeral Capt J. b. Coyle occurred
this afternoon at his late residence in Deer
ing. A large number were present, includ-
ing officers of all the railroads and steam
boat companies running into Portland, ex-
mayors of the city, business men, represen-
tatives of the Masonic bodies of which the
deceased was member and friends. The
floral tributes were many and elegant, con-
spicuous being a superb floral steamboat three
feet long from the employees of the Portland
Steam Packet Co. The services were con-
Quoted by Revs. S. Dalton of st. Stephens
Episcopal church, Berry of the Methodist
church, Deering, and DR.. J. w. Bashford
of the Chestnut street Methodist church
After which the Masonic burial service was
conducted by the officers of Landmark
Lodge of Masons of which the deceased was
the Oldest past master at the time OF his
DEATH During the services quartette choir
sang Holy Spirit, Faithful Guide" "Ihy
will be Done" The remains were inferred
in Evergreen cemetery.
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BURIED AT SEA.
A Soldier Who Wanted to be Put Under
the Waves.

GALVESTON, Tex, Jan. l.
The remains of Col. II. Perry Brewster,
late State commissioner of insurance, arrived
here from Austin yesterday, and will be bur-
led at sea. in accordance with the dying re-
quest of the deceased. The colonel was the
first adjutant general of Texas, and served
as chief of staff to Gen. Albert Sidney John
son, in the late war. The deceased was
strongly infatuated with desire to be buried
at sea, and frequently said he desired to be
buried in 60 fathoms of water at high meri
dian.
His theory was that at that particular
depth the pressure of the water was just suffi-
cient density to keep human body quietly
upon the bottom. Prior to his death in the
city of Austin on Saturday last, Judge Brews
ter repeated to his daughter his last wishes in
regard to the disposition of his body. Miss
Brewster communicated with Gen. Clair
bourn and other friends, and it was deter
mined to carry out the last request of her
father.
At 10 o'clock Yesterday morning the re-
mains, under military escort were placed in a
steamer and taken to sea The locality
selected for burial was the place where nine
years ago steamship Wasp was buried with
great loss of life. Many old friends of the
deceased accompanied the remains. The
shipping in the harbor flew flags at half mast
At exactly l2 o'clock being we'll out at sea
Gen. Clarbourue briefly recited the history
and life of his friend, and gently consigned
the casket to the water, and it instantly sank
beneath the waves of the gulf
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AN UNKNOWN TYRANT
Places an Obstruction on the Track Thus
Causing Wreck-TwO Men
Killed.
WHEELING, Jan. l.

WHEELING, Jan. l.
A dastardly outrage was perpetrated by
some unknown william, near Grafton. VIVA,
last night, causing wreck on the Baltimore
and Ohio railroad by which two men lost
their lives and a number of others narrowly
escaped. bar of iron was wedged in the
frog of switch in such way that the engine
in passing over it would leave the track. 1t
is thought that the obstruction was laid with
a view to wrecking the st. Louis express, due
at Grafton from the east at l0.45 p. M. The
train was an hour late and when the engine
struck the obstruction. it was thrown from
the track and turned upside down on the other
track, and the postal car was thrown down a
bank into a creek. c. Hepburn, engineer,
was instantly killed. Thos Dorsey, fireman,
was caught beneath the engine and besides
suffering from broken bones and bruises, was
badly scalded on one side, being literally
cooked bv the escaping steam. He lived sew
eral hours No one else was Injured. The
postal clerk, Mcintyre, succeeded in extin-
gushing the light in his car before it was
turned over.