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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-10-21

There is a man." said his neigh
Dor, speaking of the village carpen-
ter, "who has done more good i real
ly believe in this community than
any other person who ever lived in
it. He isn't worth two thousand
dollars, and it's but little that he
can put down on subscription paper
for any object. But a new family
never moves into the village that ne
does not find them out to give them
neighborly welcome and offer any
little service he can render. He is
usually on the lookout to give stran-
gers seat in his pew at church. He
is always ready to watch with sick
neighbor and look after lis affairs
for him, and I've sometimes thought
he and his wife kept house plants in
winter Just for the sake of being able
to send little bouquets to invalids.
He finds time for pleasant word
for every child he meets, and you'll
always find them climbing into his
one-horse wagon when he has no
other load. He really seems to have
genius for helping folks in all sorts
of common ways, and it does me
good every day just to meet him on
the street"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-10-21

He drifted into sample saloon
the other day, wiped his forehead,
felt around in his pocket, and said,
with emile:
"Well, as it.seems l have just one
ten-cent piece left to-day, I'll take q
drink"
When the four fingers of Antioch
nerve tangler had been secreted in
his remotest recesses, the customer
fumbled among his keys, and laid
something on the counter. As he did
SO, he said:
"Great Scott Just l,ok at that,
now ]"
Il see it," said the barkeeper,
scornfully regarding the alleged
dime. Its a asuspender button; what
of it?"
"Why, l didn't look at it, you
know. Just felt in my pocket and
I'm blamed if l didn't think it was
dime. Ahem | suppose you'll
have to put it on the ice until to-
morrow. Then I'll drop in and
fix it,
"Oh, ofcourse you will. Take this
and fix it now.n And the cocktail
dispenser handed over a needle and
thread.
What's that for ?"
"Why, for you to sew that button
on with, right now. You may MAKE
the same mistake somewhere else
sew her on strong"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-10-21
Pears Growing on a Vine

At the old Hoffman homestead
out Crooked Run there is curiosity
that many gardeners have been puz-
zled over for months, and to-day
they are as far off as they were when
first they saw it. The property is
occupied by Robert Gordon, and the
popularity of the puzzle was first
noticed by him when he moved to
the property. 1t is pear tree, but
a most peculiar one. When first
noticed it was though to be grape
vine, but it was not. The tree looks
from its limbs or vines to be several
years old, and runs from the trunk
close to the ground to the top of the
house. The limbs are numerous
and the size of mans wrist, and
cling to the wall as a grapevine
does. The leaves are those OF a pear
tree, and the most prominent proof
that it is such tree is that the fruit
it bears are larger than the Grand
Duchess pear.-McKeesport (Po0
Times
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-10-21
No Haxin Done.

Colonel Nat Hammond was or
the train not long ago, when a lank
inquiring looking stranger moved
across the aisle and took seat by
him. He gazed attentively for Q
full minute at him and then said:
"Howdy do?"
Il am well, SIR" replied Colonel
Hammond.
A pause for about two mintes;
then: "What might your name be?'
MY name is Hammond, SIR"
A still longer pause, and then: ~
hope there ain t no harm done?"
There is not sir :"
An embarrassing silence, during
which the stranger contemplated
Colonel Hammond closely; then,
"You see. I've got an uncle lives up
in Tennessee.tha l amt never seen,
and thought might come up on
him some time by jist asking folks
their names p
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-10-21
Cure for Piles.

Piles are frequently preceded by
a sense of weight in the back, loins
and lower part ofthe abdomen, cans
ing the patient to suppose ne has
some affection of the kidneys or
neighboring organs. At times,
symptoms of indigestion are present,
as tlatulency, uneasiness of thestom-
ach, ect. A moisture, like perspira-
ton, producing very disagreeabls
itching, after getting warm. is COM
mon attendant. Blind, Bleeding and
Itching Piles yield at once to the ap-
plication OF DIR. Bosanko's Pile Rem
edy, which acts directly upon the
parts affected, absorbing the Tumors,
allaying the intense itching, and eff
fecting permanent cure. Price 80
cents. Address, The Dr.. Bosanko
Medicine Co., Piqua, o. Sold by
c. N. BOYD, Druggist, Somerset,
Pa. dec.3-1y.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-10-21

II notice by the papers," he said
as he waited for the froth on his
beer to settle, that a man in Chi
cago saloon fell dead just as he fin
ished drinking glass beer"
81 see dot seme thing in the pa
per, too" replied the saIoonist.
Curious wasn't it"
"Vell, / don't think SO. You see,
he drank oop dot beer und said
Charge it to mel! und der bartender
be prings oudt his club and taps
him on der head. 1t was almost
eafery day somebody drops deadt
herel"
He laid a hickory club on the bar
and looked the other man full in
the eye. and the beer was hardly
down before it was paid for.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-10-21
Entombed Miners.

SHAMoKIN. Penn'a.. Oct S.-Scott
Stricken and James Phoenix, who
were employed to rob pillars in Big
Mountain colliery, were closed in to-
day by heavy rush of coal. Rap
ping can be heard. which indicates
that they are still alive. Many men
are at work, driving heading from
breast 25 to breast "a, in which they
are confined. They are certainly
without light, but it is to be pre-
sumed they are receiving sufiicien-
cy of air through the loose coal. 1t
is supposed they will be reached
about Saturday.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-10-21

Queer reading would be the his
tory of names. We cannot, howev-
er go into the subject now, except,
so tar as to say that DR.. Kennedy's s
"Favorite Remedy" was called by
that name, in an informal fashion,
long before the Doctor dreamed of
advertising it for public use. Speak
ing of it ne would say to his patients
This is my favorite remedy for all
troubles of the blood" &c, and its
success was so great that he finally
spelled The name with capital letters.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-10-21

Mr.. C. N. Boyd, the Druggist. who
is always looking after the inter-
est of his customers, has now secur-
ed the sale of DR.. Bosanko's Cough
and Lung Syrup. remedy that ney-
er fails to cure Coughs, Colds, Pains
in the Chest and all Lung affections,
Price 80 cents and 500. Samples
free.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-10-21
Modern Architecture.

Mr.. W. w. Armitage. architectural
draughtsman, No. 402 Montgomery
street, San Francisco. California,
writes that having a severe cough,
which he found it difficult to remove
he tried Red Star Cough Cure, and
alter a few doses was completely
cured. Encouraged by this remark
able result, he gave it TO the young
members of his family who were
sick from like cause, and it pro-
duced similar effects upon them.
He recommends its use in every
household.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-10-21
Failing HeadIong from a window.

PorrsvILLE, Oct 6.-Sam Jenkins,
an old man suffering from the effects
of an army wound, was left by his
attendant this morning for few
moments, with instructions to re-
main quiet for little while. The
attendant was hardly out of sight
when Jenkins tottered to his win
dow on the third floor ior fresh air
and pitched out head first. People
at the Court House, across the way
picked up his crushed and bleeding
body. he was 60 years old.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-10-21

A smooth complexion can be had
by every lady who will use Parker's
Tonic. For promptly regulating the
liver and kidneys and purifying the
blood, there is nothing like ii, and
this is the reason why it SO quickly
removes pimples and gives a rosy
bloom to the cheeks.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-10-21

Costiveness is the cause of the in.
tolerable bad breath" of multitudes
DR.. Henry Baxter's Mandrake Bit
tiers remove the cause and prevent
the evil, and cost only 25 cents.
For Sale by c. N. Boyd, the Drug
gist. Somerset. Pa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-10-21

In regard to the merits of the
small Yorkshire hogs, Mr.. Mangles,a a
celebrated English swine breeder,
SAYS: THE small Yorkshire is al
ways ready to fatten and turn to ac.
count, either in the way OF roasters,
small porkers or bacon, all that may
be given him. Three or four of them
may be fed well and kept in good
condition on food that would barely
support some hogs of the larger
breeds"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-10-21

Why go about with that aching
head? Try Aver. Pills. They will
relieve the stomach, restore the di-
gestive organs to healthy action, re-
move the distractions that depress
nerves and brain, and thus cure your
headache permanently.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-10-21
Election m the Land of steady Habits

HARTFORD, Oct. 9.-Nearly full
and official returns from the town
meetings in this State on Monday
last show that of 1862 of l67 towns.
79 are Republican. 56 Democratic,
"a equally divided. Last year the
standing was almost exactly the
same.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-10-21

AD old and intimate friend OF mine
is Parker's Hair Balsam. / have
used it five years, and could not do
without it. 1t has stopped my hair
from falling, restored its natural
black color and wholly cleansed it
from dandruff.-Miss Pearl Aneson,
st. Louis, Mo.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-10-21

Jumbo had the advantage of the
mule who had controversy with
locomotive. The mule left the track
and the engine went on but Jumbo
stayed on aud then engine busted.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-10-21

A century of progress has not pro-
duced a remedy equal to Ely's Cream
Balm for catarrh, cold in the head
and hay fever. 1t is not liquid or
a snuff, but is perfectly safe and cas-
lily applied with the finger. 1t gives
immediate relief and cures the worst
eases
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-10-21

l have been troubled with catarrh
from boy and considered my
case chronic until about three years
ago | procured Ely's Cream Balm,
and count myself sound to-day, all
from the use of one bottle. J. r.
Cooley, Hardware Merchant. Mon
trose, Pa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-10-21

There is nc use fighting Dalure.
DR.. Kennedy's Favorite remedy does
nothing of that kind. 1t does not
make the sufferers who trust in it
worse under the pretense of doing
them good. 1t acts tenderly and in
sympathy with what nature herself
is trying to accomplish. Do you
have trouble with your digestion,
Jour liver or your kidneys. Does
rheumatism pain and rack you? Is
your head thick and heavy? 1t will
charm away these ailments almost
ere you are aware.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-10-21

An Ohio court has decided that a
man rs the owner of his wife's
clothes If his wife's new bonnet
does not nt any time please him, he
can wear IL himself. This is a very
important decision.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-10-21

The history of Downs Elixir is
identified with the history of New
England for the last fifty years. 1t
cures coughs and colds. Fol- Sale by
c. n. BoYd. Somerset, Pa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-10-21

The New York Ledger declares
that American girls of the present
have more beauty than the Ameri-
can girls ofa quarter of a century
ago.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-10-21
-Four Men Buried In the Ruins

SAN Francisco, Oct. S.-The i'm
mense Wholesale stationery and
printing establishment of HI. S.
Crocker & Co., on Bush street, was
burned to the ground. Four men
are buried in the ruins. The esti-
mated loss of the building and stock
is S500,0O0.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-10-21
An Electric Plant.

If a German account is to be be-
lieved the plant world has its living
electrical generators as well as the
animated kingdom. 1t is stated
that on breaking stem of the
Phytolacca eltctrica the hand receives
a shock like that given by an induc-
ton coil, and that the magnetic
needle is affected to distance OF
twenty feet. This energy of the
plant is greatest at 2 p. M, and al
most disappears at nightfali.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-10-21
sax H.narea Chilare. aae ers..llpex

MONTREAL, October 9.-Of the 697
deaths from smallpox during Sep
tember 600 were those of children
under 10 years of age. During the
epidemic here two persons have had
the smallpox twice.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-10-21

If you would have appetite, flesh,
color, strength, and vigor, take Ay-
er's Sarsaparilla, which will confer
them upon you in rapid succession.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-10-21

three or four hours every night coughing. Get
immediate relief and sound rest by using Wells
''Rough on Coughs" Froches, 49, Balsam, 25c
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-10-21

Hacking, irritating Coughs, Colds, Sore Throat,
cured by Rough on Coughs" Troches, l6c.
Liquid, 26c.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-10-21
DYSPEPSIA.

Sedentary habits, mental worry. nervous
excitement, excess or impridcnco in eai-
ing or drinking, and various other cailSes.
induce Constipation followed by general
arrangement of the liver, kidneys, and
stomach, in which the disorder OF each
organ increases the infirmity Of the others.
The immediate results are Loss OF Appc-
tite, Nausea, Foul Breath, Heartburn, Flat
ulence, Dizziness, Sick Headaches. failure
of physical and mental yigor. distressing
sense Of weight and fulinoss in the stomach.
and increased Costiveness, all OF which are
known under one head as Dyspepsia.
In every instance where this disease does
not originate from scrofulous taint in the
blood, AYERS PILLS may be confidently
relied upon TO effect cure. Those cases
not amenable TO the curative influence OF
AYERS PILLS alone will certainly yield IL
the PILLS are aided by the powerful blood
purifying properties Of AYERS SARsAPA-
RILLA.
Dyspcptics should know that the longer
treatment Of their malady is postponed,
the more difficult Of cure it becomes.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-10-21
Tho Hope Of he Nation.

Rough on Itch - cures humors eruptions, ring
worm, tetter, salt rheum frosted feet, chilblains.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-10-21

'sRough On Pain" POreused Plaster I;
Strengthening. improved, the best for hackache,
pains Ia chest or side, rheumatism, neuralgia.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-10-21

Arnica and Oil Liniment is the
best remedy known for stiff joints.
For Sale by c. N. Boyd.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-10-21

Ladies who would retain freshness and vivacity
don't fail to try Wells Health Renewer."
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-10-21

Children, slow in development, puny, scrawny
and delicate, use Wells Health Renewer."
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-10-21

Foot notec-the patter of the mules
hind legs on the hired mans ribs. :.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-10-21

A revolver club is about to be es-
tablished in London.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-10-21

Ask for Rough On Coughs.r for COUGHS,
Colds. Sore Throat, Hoarseness. Troches, lsc-
Liquid, 25c.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-10-21

you are losing your grip on life, try "wells'
Health Renewer." Goes direct 70 weak spots.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-10-21

and the many Throat Affections Of children,
promptly, pleasantly, and safely relieved BY
''Rough on Coughs Troches, l5c. Bslsam, &c.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-10-21

Instant relief for Neuralgia, Toothsche, Face
ache Ask for Rough on Toothacke." Is and 2Sc
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-10-21

II you are failing, broken, worn out and nervous,
use "welis' Health Renewer.' 81. Druggists.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-10-21

swells' Health Remover" restores health and
yigor, cures Dyspepsia, Headache, Nervousness,
Debility. II.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-10-21

sRough sn Pain" Porsasea Plaster /;
Strengthening, improved, the best for back
ache, pains in chest or side, rheumsttsn, nsursl-
gia.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-10-21

Clears out rsts, mice, roaches, aies, ants, bed
bugs, skunks. chipmunks, Kophers- l5c. Druggist.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-10-21

Palpitatiou, Dropsical Swellings, Dizziness, In
digestion, Hsadaehe. SleeplesEness. cured BY
" W ellis Health Remover"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-10-21

I" Rsagh On Ooughs."
ooias Ais sar. So TS,oss Ssss e resss, IS
" Rough - Rats
Clears cot rats, mice; reaches, dies, snts, bed
bugs skunks. chipmunks, Eophers- l5c Druggist
Heat Raans.
Palpitation, DrOpsicai Swellinss, Dizziness, In.
" Wells Health Remover"
"Bsagh en Germs.
Ask for Wells Rough on Corns.r lsc. Quick,
complete cure. Hard or soft corns. wsrts, bunions
ssROugh on Pain" ROrO0o0o RlasgeP |;
ache, pains in chest CT side, rheumatisn, neural
gia.
min People.
"wells' Health Remover" restores health and
yigor, cures Dyspepsia, Headache, Nervousness
Debility. Il.
WhooPing Cough.
and the many Throat Affections Of children,
promptly, pleasantly, and safely relieved BY
.Rough on Coughs Troches, l5c. Bslssm, &c.
MOshers,
II you are failing, broken, worn out and nervous,
use Wells Health Renewer.' 81. Druggists.
Life PreseFver.
If you are losing your grip on life, try Wells
Health Renewer." Goes direct 10 weak spots.
90 Rough On Toothaehe."
Instant relief for Neuralgia, Toothache, Face
ache Ask for "Rough on Toothacke." l5 and 2Sc.
Pretty women.
Ladies who would retain freshness and vivacity,
don't fail to try Wells Health Renewer.-
Catarrhal Throat Affections.
Hacking, irritating Coughs, Colds, Sore Throat,
cured by Rough on Coughs" Troches, l6c.
Liquid, 26c.
"ROugh ON Itch.''
"Rough on Itch cures humors, eruptions, ring
worm, letter. salt rheum frosted feet, ehiiblains.
Tho Hope Of he Nation.
Children slow In develonm emf Dunv seravny
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-01-11
ST. PAUL NEWS.
REAL ESTATE.
The Market, Which Has for Some
Time Been Frustrated, Again
Becoming Active.
One of the Most Important Transfers Made
Was for Consideration of $40, 400
Transfers for the Week.

Although there has been no unusual move
ment in real estate, or any great increase in
sales, the market may be said to have i'm
proved somewhat in tone. Inquiries for
property have been little more numerous
than for the past few weeks. The market is
not by any means active, nor is it expected
to be for some time, but the past week had
enough of promise in it to warrant the con-
clusion that there is likelihood of the stigma
ton being broken up. There is a great deal
of quiet picking up OF acres all along
out near Como, and beyond the poor farm
On Thursday transfer involving a consid-
Grafton of $40, 400, was recorded, from n. P.
Langford to j. R. McMurran, conveying 101
acres, in section 20, town 30, range % west.
This is not exactly new matter as negotia-
tons are understood to have been pending
for some time for its sale. 1t is also under
stood that it was bought by southern parties
who have picked up good many tracts in
that locality with view to making improve
ments and plating part of the purchases.
Great confidence is felt that all the property ~
ing around the transfer and especially between
the two lines of railroad running to Mime
apolis, will become very valuable, and that
too before great while. This idea will be a
good deal intensified when, Ia the spring,
the st. Paul d Northern Pacific road COM
mences to put in the Improvements contem-
plated, on the grounds that were being
graded last year. 1t may also be stated thai
the inquiry for real estate investment is not
wholly limited to outside property. Men in
ST. Paul, who have money, have been making
inquiries for inside property, and are look
ing around quite actively for good opportun-
tiles to buy. Prices, notwithstanding the
fact that sales have been very limited for the
past TWO or three months, have remained
very firm. Confidence in the
value OF real estate has suffered
no elimination, and real property is held
solid for former figures. Dealers express
great confidence in the future and Look for
ward to an active market as soon as spring
opens.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-01-11
The Chrss GIObe.

Attic annual handicap tourney, now going on
in the City of Lon Ion Chess Club, thirty-two
chess tables are in nightly uss.
The Boston Chess Cluo, recently re-organIzed,
has elected the following officers: Prof Hop
kinson, president; Smith Wright, treasurer; and
capt f. 5. huntington, secretary. Twenty
members JOIN in tournament, says ono author
ity; thirty, says another.
Cnpt. o. E.. Michaelis, U. S. A., famous as
one OF the best and most brilliant of the Phila-
delphia chess players, has been taken up from
that place and set down In Troy, n. T., pursuant
to the Methodist plan OF appointments with
which our military system il best. Capt Mi
chaeis was formerly resident OF 81. Paul.
An innocent Boston reporter says that "dnring
the present winter Baron Steintz, the famous
expert will visit Boston and give series Of ex-
hibtions at the chess club. lie Is considered TO
be IN the class with Dr. Zukertort, and his equal
IN play. Capt. Mckenzie, Of New York, who has
the reputation OF being the hnndsomest man in
the chers world, will also visit the club and en-
gage the members in q succession OF games Al
though Capt. Mckenzie il not the peer In chess
of ZukertOrt aud Steinitz, he Is a very excellent
player They can give him pawn and one move
and beat him, but he il steadily improving in
play, and in time may give them an even game. -
Well, well We should intensity our dImples
-ComDi6rcidL GAZETTE.