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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-10-07
CoSFLUEScE ITEMS.

CONFLUENCE ITEMS.
On the evening of the 1st inst Mrs. John
Hanna, Miss Jennie Scott. Miss Prasiila
Seese, Elijah Fike. and John Davis started
for the Confluence Campmeeting in a spring
wagon. By an unavoidable mishap the
wagon upset while yet in the yard, causing
the horses to take fright and run away.
Mrs. Hanna escaped with few severe bruis-
es Miss Seese had leg broken and other
wise bruised Miss Scott was dragged un-
much bruised and hurt, but no bones bro
ken. Mr. Fike was badly hurt and had
some ribs fractured. Mr.. Davis. escaped
without sustaining any painful or serious
injury The horses ran q short distance
" hen they struck culbert and the wagon
was thrown either upon the horses or in
some other direction as to cause them to
pile up into one heap. The wagon and
horses are in need of repairs.
Rev. J. j. Jones, of the A. NJ. E. Church,
Connellsyiie, is holding camp-meeting in
the grove east of town. This meeting is
well attended, and the services highly ap-
preciated. Rev. Jones is fine pulpit ora
tor, and knows how to entertain an audi
ence. His sermons are all practical, and to
the point. Few persons, if any, that have
been preaching in this part of the county.
have made more favorable impression
upon the people than Rev. Jones. There
are, however, few persons who cannot look
upon the colored race with any degree of re-
spect simply because their skin is black, but
happily they are but few in number, and
without influence. Those who profess to
believe that the colored man is so much the
inferior of the white man that it is humilia-
ting to his race TO receive instructions from
him. should listen to few of Rev. Jones'
sermons. 1t is gratifying to every friend Of
human happiness to listen to man who
was once slave, that can present the doc
trines Of the Bible in such clear, forcible
and logical manner as the Rev. Jones can
and does do.
Confluence. Oct. 3, 1885. Y.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-10-07

SECOND HAND SCHOOL booKs.-To make
the burden of buving School Books as light
on parents and children as possible there
has been opened out at Fishers Book Store,
at Somerset, department devoted to the
sale ofsecond- hand school books. Many of
these books are as good as new and can sell
them at much less than the price of new
books. Every body desiring to save money
had better look at Fishers stock of second
hand School books. CHAs. II. FISHER
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-10-07

The Pink T given at Mr.. +. J. Kooser's
residence by the Ladies Sewing Society OF
the Disciple church. last Tuesday evening
was a very delightful affair and the ladies
were very much gratified by the receipts OF
the evening. Mr.. Kooser's house and beau-
tiful grounds were brilliantly lighted up
and presented very bright and attractive
appearance
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-10-07

The clothing and gents furnishing store of
Mr.. B. Becher, on the Diamond, was bur
glanzed Friday night. The burglars effect
ed an entrance at the front door by pryiDg
the lock open with poker, such as is used
on railroad locomotives. Two umbrellas
were taken, and jewelry to the amount OF
one hundred and fifty dollars. Mr.. Becher
has strong suspicious as to the guilty par
ties, and hopes soon to bring them to
Justice.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-10-07
JoHy McGoyERs. Soy & Co.

No SuRKENpER.-We shall never give up
the Small Profit Plan New Fall Goods
New Fall Goods Becher's Clothing Hall
is now filled with the largest and handsom-
est Stock of Clothing, Hats, and Gents Fur
nishing goods that has ever been brought to
Somerset. These goods are all new and
fresh. Just from the manufacturers, and
consisting of all the latest style Corkscrews,
Diagonal. fancy and plain cassimers, cut
aways, straigh-cut, sack and Prince Alberts
suits, and at prices lower than any house in
Somerset. b. BEcHER, JR.,
Leading Clcthier and Halter.
Next door TO Knepper's Shoe Store,
Somerset, Pa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-10-07

Mr. Stutzman requests us to say that he
proposes ia open his school in the old school
building in the west room up stairs next
Monday. at o'clock. For those who have
outgrown their home schools, and especial
ly for farmers sons and daughters who can
best be spared at this season, this viii be a
rare opportunity. As to his reputation as
teacher we need say nothing, and he looks
as If he could push things with his old-time
yigor still
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-10-07

The Borough schools viii open on Mon
day next At Welfey's New Book Store
will be found . full line of school supplies
He has school books. states, pencils, pens,
ink. paper, writing books, tablets, compost
ton books, in short, everything that will be
needed BY those attending school.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-10-07

The South Penn Railroad may not be
completed. but We believe it will. The
Pennsylvania Central and Baltimore Il
Ohio are daily carrying new hardware to
J. B. Holderbaum's Hardware Store, No. 3
Baer's Block, Somerset, Pa. New line of
locks. knobs, hinges, latches and everything
to finish up building. and tools to do the
work. Iron. horse-shoes. horseshoe nails,
blacksmiths' tools, guns. powder, shot, wads
and caps, meat choppers. sausage suffers.
butcher knives, butchers saws, glass and
paints-anything you want, and at prices
to suit the times. Come, one and all, and
buy your hardware.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-10-07

Sheriff Winters left for Pittsburg Tuesday
morning with the negro Joseph Johnson in
charge. Johnson was convicted last week
of highway robbery, and was sentenced to
imprisonment for three years in the Peni-
tentiary, The robbery was committed near
the Laurel Hill tunnel the latter part of
August, the particulars of which were pub
lished in the HERALD at the time.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-10-07

The Supreme Court has affirmed the de-
cision of the Court below in the case OF George
K. Drips' Administrations VS.. Josiah Brant,
and in the case of Mrs. Mary Galbraith VS..
the S. & C. r. Il. Co. These cases were ia
ken up from this county, and argued last
February
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-10-07

When the sale of the real estate of John
J. Spangler. deceased came up for confir-
nation Monday morning Mr.. Higgenboth-
am, proprietor Of the Glade House, was pre-
sent and presented q petition in which he
offered $500 90 for the Barclay farm As
the farm ha d only brought s75s5,0o at the
Admins traitors sale the court promptly or
dered the sale to be set aside and re-adver-
tised. By reference to our advertising col
umns it will be seen that it will AGAIN be
offered for sale on the 3lst Of this month
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-10-07
Mrs. A. f. UBL.

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.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-10-07

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 Fishers
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 etoreroom is devoted to school
books and 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.
CHks III FIsUFR
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-10-07

The Secretary of the Commonwealth has
ordered the diseontinuance Of publica tion
of the notice advertising the submission of
amendment to the constitution relating to
the population of counties entitled to pres
ident Judge. The amendment will not,
therefore, be voted upon.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-10-07
AUcTIoy !

AUCTION, AUCTION, AUCTION
We will sell at auction at our Commissary
at the Negro Mountain Tunnel. on Tues
day, October IS, 1885, at 10 o'clock A.
NJ. all stock in store, household furniture,
beds. cooking stove, three heating stoves,
one show case, one Barnes safe. one single
sleigh. one double sleigh. two sets single
harness, one l-horse lumber wagon. one 3
horse lumber wagon, one top buggy, one
set platform Howe's scales, one cutting box,
one lot feed sacks, one letter press, and 9TH
er goods too numerous to mention. TERMS
CASH
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-10-07

The second week of Court commenced at
10 o'clock Monday morning with the usual
number of Jurors. suitors and witnesses in
attendance Several cases, up to the time
of our going to press, Tuesday morning,
have been settled but none have yet been
tried.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-10-07

1t is gradually becoming an established
fact that am selling all kinds Of dry goods
including Silks. Cashmeres. jersey Cloths,
Plaid Cloths. Plain Cloths, Flannels. Shawls,
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
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-10-07

In anticipation of the cold Cold Wave
which has arrived. we are opening mag
nificent line of Fall and Winter Millinery.
We have Hats. Bonnefs, Frames, Ribbons.
Satius, Velvets, Wings. Birds, Feathers and
everything in profusion in the latest and
cheapest styles. NJ. N. Treadwell & Co.
Mammoth Block\
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-10-07

DAIRY FARM FOR REsT.-The farm on
which / live, at Millwood Station, West
moreland County. on the line Of the P. r. 4
cdhtaining l6s acres, on which is erected
barn e0xss feet. with stabling for over oQe
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 / can raise. Will
rent for several years to a reliable person.
GEORGE RHEY,
NiIivnod Westuorelapd Co. Pa
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-10-07

We are requested to announce that owing
to break down of its press the Meyersdale
Comnerciai was unable to issue its Monday
edition. 1t is expected that the press will
be repaired in time to issue the Friday edi-
ton
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-10-07

We are opening and receiving twsce a
week throughout the season, fresh inyoice
of Hats and Trimmings, and all that per-
tains to the Millinery trade. We offer no
old or cut of style goods.
NJ II. TREDwELL & Co..
Mammoth Block.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-10-07

The only genuine and original Gruber's
Hagerstown Almanacs are those sold at
Welfey's Book Store. Buyers will at once
recognize the familiar, old-fashioned covers.
We can supply country merchants at favora-
bic Rites
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-10-07

Becher the Clothier has the largest assort
ment of best Red Medicated Fiannels, White
Merino and fancy wooden underwear that
has ever been brought to Somerset. Call
early. See for yourselves, and lay in your
supply before the sizes are broken
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-10-07

The celebrated RoezRs-SrASIFoRD CoxBl-
NATION viii give three grand exhibitions in
one night, Thursday. October 8, at the Som
erset Skating Rink. consisting of fancy and
artistic skating. bicycle riding. Indian club
swinging on the rollers, etc.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-10-07
TRIBUTE OF RESPECT.

WHEREAS, 1t has pleased Almighty God
in His all-wise providence to remove from
our midst. by death, our sister and school
mate, Sophia Foust, and
WHEREAS. As she was consistent mem-
Der of the Zion Union Sunday school of
Brothersvalley, therefore.
Rcsolred 1. That in her death the school
has lost one Of its brightest members; yet
We bow in humble submission to the will of
Him who doeth all things wetl. knowing
that our loss Is her eternal gain.
2. That we recognize his wisdom in
plucking this flower for the adornment of
his heavenly kingdom, ere q leaf had
faded
8. That We deeply sympaihize with the
bereaved family and friends in their hourof
sorrow.
L. That these resolutions be published IN
the SoAERsET HEEALD and the !Sonseysef
County Times, and copy sent to the family
of deceased
Oneswee flower has drooped and faded,
One sweet infant voice has fed
One fair brew the grave has shaded,
One dear schoolnate now is dead.
5. 8. MosHoLDER, p U. MILLER,
A. P. BLoreH, EssrK. n. Corn
ExxA 8. KSRrrKz- Committee.
Waitcr br.of ~ Eor,o~ R.~ss
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-10-07

Messrs. Auman & Pile sold their meat
market property to Mr.. W. B. Armstrong
for $500 cash instead of sl40o. Mr.. Arm
strong took possession on the lst, and is now
running the meat market formerly owned
by Auman & Harmony.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-10-07

Horses, mules, carts, tools and machinery
of every description used in the construc-
ton of railroad are daily being shipped
from this place by the gentlemen who had
contracts on the South Pennsylvania Rail
road.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-10-07

The new marriage law went into effect
Thursday last. Up to date Clerk Shafer has
not been called upon TO issue a single Ii
cense. There seems to be Jul in the mat
rimonial market
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-10-07

A game of base ball will be played at Jen-
nertown on Saturday, October 10, between
the Jenner club and professional team of
Johnstown. The game promises to be a
very interesting one.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-10-07
RoAp .sp BRIDGE YrKws.


Petition to vacate and supply part of a
public road in Somerset township. leading
from Hunters school house to a point on
the public road leading from the Somerset
and Bedford turnpike to Snyder's mill where
the road leading past Solomon Syford's to
the same. Viewers. C. F. Walker, Herman
Cunningham. d. s. Knee.
Petition to yacate and supply parts of a
public road leading from Confluence to
Roads school house. Viewers, Alfred
Mitchell, John Hanna, Noah Bird.
Petition for public road to lead from s
point on the public road leading from Cole.
mans station. where Spruce run crosses the
same on lands of Shank & Walker. to a
point on the public road Leading from Som-
erset to Shanksville, at or near the residence
of Peter Boyer. Viewers. c. II. Smucker,
Uriah Trent. Peter Miller
Petition of citizens of Brothersvalley for
the appointment of viewers to review a pub
lie ros,; lately laid out from point on the
public road from Garrett to Berlin, on lands
of William Bittner. to point on the Berlin
and Pine Hill Road, near Philson's coal
mines. Viewers. J. Harry Fritz, John
Shaft. Aaron Boucher.
Petition for public road in Somerset
township to lead from point on the public
road leading from the Somerset and Bedford
turnpike at or near Pleasant Hill church, TO
a point on the public road leading from
Snyder's mill to the public road leading
from Somerset and Bedford pike to Stoycs-
town road past Alex Hunters, near the
barn of Ephraim Pugh, on line of II. Nico-
dsmus and Ephraim Pugh Viewers,J. J.
Horner, William Baldwin, Noah Kieffer.
Petition of citizens of Paint township
for a sbridge over Big Paint creek,
where the public road crosses said creek,
leading from Scalp Level to Shade Fur
mace, in Paint township. Viewers, Jacob
Swank, Hiram Hoffman. Emanuel Esh.
Petition of the citizens of Brothersysiley
township for public road to lead from a
point in the public road leading from, East
Liberty to Roxpury to point on the public
road leading from Berlin to the Somerset
and Bedford turnpike. VIM. NJ. Schrock.
stonycreek. Vim. NJ. Knepper. John F.
Rayman, viewers
Petition TO vacate public road from a
point on .Turkeyfoot road at or near Fred
wagners, in Greenville township to \ point
on q public road leading to Pocahontas. at
or near Solomon Engels house in said town
ship 8 p. Sweitzer. John Knupp, Her
man johnson, viewers.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-10-07

Iw:a open my music class in Somerset
about the 18th Of October. All wishing in
structions in music on piano or organ will
please let me know in the meantime
Miss ELLA ScHEnx,
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-10-07

The hide of Jumbo weighed / 600 pounds.
A ton of salt and $50 pounds of elm bark
were required to cure it
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-10-07

Miss Leora C. Hay. daughter of Val.
Hay, Esq left for Akron, Ohio. last Thurs
day where she will attend the conservatory
of music and drawing. She willnot return
till next June
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-10-07

Mr.. II. B. CoIborn. of Frostburg. has been
spending the past week visiting his friends
and relatives in Somerset.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-10-07

John burst, the young man who was
shot, or shot himself, an account Of which
was published III last weeks HERALD is rap
idly recovering, and viii soon be as well as
ever
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-10-07
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 nerer
before touched By the trade. Everyone that
buys will have the benefit of Low Prices. Our
stock of Carpets, Oil Cloths, Linoleums, Mat
tings, Rugs, Stair-crash Stair-rods, Buttons,
&c. &C., is very large, and is composed of the
most desirable Goods in the market.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-10-07

W.. Rose, John H. Brown. and Jacob
Zimmerman, Esqrs, of Johnstown are in
attendance at Court.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-10-07

Messrs John H. Kantner and \. B. S ny
der are two careful and observing gardners,
who have given much attention to the pro-
ductiveness of different varieties Of potatoes.
Mr.. Kantner planted at one place one and
one-half potatoes Of the White Elephant
variety. from which he raised eighty mine
potatoes; from another place. where he had
planted one potato he took one hundred
and twenty-nine very large. full grown tu-
bers. Mr.. Snyder planted three small piec-
Is of new variety. from which he gathered
fiity-six potatoes. There are a few other
townships yet to hear from, but this record
will be hard 10 beat
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-10-07

Conneilsville has been selected as the
place for holding the next Pittsburg NJ. E.
Conference.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-10-07

The sale of the real estate of William Zim-
norman, deceased. has been continued to
Saturday, Oct. 3lst, 1855, at one o'clock, p
M, when it will take place in front Of the
Court Honse.
MICHAEL ZIMMERMAN,
Evacutar
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-10-07
A DMINIsTRAToR's NOTICE.

Esfafe Of Mary Barnett. decd, late Of Jenner
Twp. Somerset Co, Pa
Letters OF adIsinistration on the above estate
having been granted to the undersigned BY the
proper authority notice Is hereby given to all
persons indebted to said estate 10 make fmmeti-
ate payment, and those having claims against the
same vii present them duly authenticated Tor
settlement on Saturday. the 18th OF November,
lsss. at the late residence of said deceased. In
Jerner township.
HENRY 4. BARNETT,
oct Administrator.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-10-07

Mr.. George Auman last week sold FIVE
hogs that weighed 2, 400 pounds to Mr.. Arm
strong, the new butcher.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-10-07

Last week was the first within our recol
lection that the entire first week of Court
was taken up in the trial of criminal cases.
There were eighty-one cases on the criminal
calendar, fiffy-one Of which were tried or
mol pressed and the balance continued. The
first Of the county cases. so called, was
reached Friday evening. and was the case of
the Commonwealth vs.. Randolph Ferner.
the charge being ''extortion by taking H.
legal fees" - Poor Director After hearing
the evidence Judge Baer promptly decided
that there could be no conviction in the case
and that the only question for thejury was
that Of costs. The jury was out three hours.
when it returned With q verdict Of mot
guilty. but the defendant to pay the costs.
We sre informed that on the first ballot six
OF the jurors were for putting the costs on
the prosecutor and six for putting them on
the defendant Thus ended the first of the
cases by which 1t was to be proven that 80 :
GOO was stolen from the county, The
Court instructed the jury that there was
positively no evidence of criminality and
that there could be no conviction. The bal
ance of the county cases were continued to
Wednesday Of this week. and Is they have
not been tried We refrain from further COM
ment
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-10-07

A cold wave struck this section late Satur-
day night since which time it has been
pretty cool, thank you.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-10-07

The Frostburg base ball nine failed to
come to time last week. They had evident
ly heard OF the "Railroaders.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-10-07

Mishler 4 Risinger viii open . full line
Of fall and winter goods this week. Give
them q call.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-10-07

Don't forget 10 see Mishler and Risingers
opening of ladies fine cloaks and shawls,
October 18th to 18th.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-10-07

You can ROW safely lay by your straw
hat and linen duster.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-10-07

The criminal business al our court seems
to increase each term.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-10-07

The senior Editor of the HERALD is spend
ing the present week in Pittsburgh.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-10-07

A tull line of Dress Trimmings, Buttons,
etc, at PARKER & PARKERs.
Black Silks which we guarantee not to
cut, at 70 cents e5 cents, 80 cents, 81 90 s1.15
sl.25. Colored Silks at IS cents. so cents,
s5 cents, sl.0O. Black Cashmeres, As inches
wide at 65 cents. IS cents. IS cents and
81 90, at PARKER 4 PaRKER's.
We have opened up our New Fall Goods
in all the new styles and novelties thst we
are prepared 10 offer at prices that will as
tonish you all. Please call and examine at
PARKER & PARKER's.