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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-12-23
JAMES b. HoLDERBAUM.

A disastrous fire, that at one time threat
ened the destruction Of the entire eastern
end Of the town, broke out in the old Ris-
ing sun building in Bedford, last week.
The Kings House" or Rising SUM- as
Il was called at later day, stood on the
The south end Of the building was Of brick.
the centre part Of logs, weather-boarded,
and the north end of stone. Il was occu-
pied by Harry GilchIist. confectioner, 4. i.
Metcalfe, saddler and upholsterer, ]. NJ.
Hoiier. jeweler. Mrs. A. W. Anderson and
her family of three children. and John Har-
ris and his two daughters. The flames were
communicated 10 the house occupied by
Dexter Whites restaurant. and both buila-
ings were totally destroyed The uEinsur-
ed loss is about $4,000 The Gazette says
that the log part was the building which
served as headquarters for the commandant
of old Fort Bedford. in the days when saw
age beasts, biped and quadruped, roamed the
trackless forests hereabouts. In 1894 an
army was sent from Philadelphia-thatc city
being then the seat of government-to put
down the Whiskey lrsurrection which had
broken out in Western Pennsylvania. Gen.
Washington accompanied the army as far
as Bedford, and with him came Alexander
Hamilton, Secretary of the treasury, Gen.
Henry Knox, secretary of war, and other
distinguished men ofthat day. They rested
for time in the commandant's house be-
fore setting out on their return trip to Phil
adelphia. The old house was Bedford's
most interesting relic, for its walls had heard
the gentle voice of the immortal Washing
ton and the eloquence Of the great Hamil-
ton
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-12-23

Gen. Beauregard will give history Of the
Shiloh Campaign in the January number OF
the North American Review. He claims
that Gen. Algernon Sydney johnson acted
only as a corps commander at Shiloh. Gen.
Beauregard emphatically asserts CONTRARY
to the common belief that he was the sole
commander ON both days, and, without
naming them, controverts the reports OF
Grant and sherman as to the nations forces
being taken by surprise.
Canon Farrar has an article.on the Church
in America in the January number of the
North american Review.
The Marquis of Lorne, Col. Ingersoll, Mil
lionaires Astor and Carnegie, an Irish Men,
Der of Parliament elect, John Boyle 0'Reilly,
Cassius NJ. Clay, Sir John Macdonald, and
Frank B. Sanborn have articles in the Janu-
ary number of the North American Review.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-12-23

We are in receipt of communication
from Casselman giving the substance of an
order issued by the Directors of Upper Tur
keyfoot Township, forbidding night gather
ings at the Casselman school house. Our
correspondent claims that the order is issued
for the purpose of preventing the meeting of
the Casselman literary society, and is ex-
eeedingiy yexed thereat. The communica-
ton is not published for the reason that
many things are said in it which are not cal
culated to do good, but to stir up strife on
the banks of the turbid Casselman. A well
conducted literary society is considered a
great aid in training young men for after
life by many of the best educators of the
State, and We doubt not that if the matter is
presented to the school board in tha proper
light. the obnoxious order will be promptly
countermanded.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-12-23

Following is report of the Casselman
school for the month ending Dec. IA, 1885
Whole number in attendance-Males Il,
females I9. total Sc.
Average attendance during month-males
Is. females Il, total 81.
Per cent of attendance during month
Males 81. females 81, total 93.
Average attendance during the term
Males IA, females IS. total 80.
Per cent of attendance during term
Males 90, females 80, total 94.
No. of pupils attending every day during
month, l6.
No. of pupils attending every day during
term, ID.
No. of visits by patrons, 6; by directors o.
These two months have been spent prof.
itably to all. We thank the citizens for
their cooperation in the school work, and
hope the school may continue to be a
success.
l. l. WErNFR Teacher
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-12-23

| Mt. MoRIAH LIENS.
J. J. Zimmerman conteraplates building
himself fine residence on his Beachly
farm.
Our old butcher, ]. P. Rhoads, is again
plying his trade he sells his meat in Johns
town.
The new tax law IS the subject of general
conversation, being condemned by nearly
everybody, both rich and poor.
Jacob Zimmerman, Jr, last week purchas-
ed valuable farm from Mary Ankeny, be-
ing the one occupied by her son Alonzo, the
consideration being So. coo He contemplates
making some needed Improvements.
Cornelius Buechley is busily engaged in
putting out coal He had full supply on
hand, but the few days of good Shedding
cleaned them all out for him. There is al
ways demand for strictly first-claSs ar
ticle.
The only business in this section that ap-
pears to have any life in it, is coal and lime.
Emmert, Lobr & Co. have rented Philip
Mowry's quarry. They work four, and
some days FIVE men, and yet are unable to
supply the demand for lime
On Friday, the 1lth inst. Alex Casebeer
met with a serious accident by falling on
the ice, crushing his left hand, and other
wise injuring himself His wounds were
dressed by DR.. Joseph Covode, of Jenner Y
Roads, and he is now doing as well as could
be expected.
During last fall Mr.. II. d. Lohr opened
out a coal and lime quarry. He says the
coal is of first class quality and still i'm
proving, while the lime is of the very best in
the county. This adds largely to the value
of his already valuable farm. The quarry
is now being worked by Frank Dawson, his
son-in-law.
De-
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-12-23


UNION SERvIcEs.-Union services will be
held in the Lutheran Church in Somerset
on Wednesday evening, December 2Sd, to
celebrate the 18th anniversary of the "wo,
mans Crusade" VIII follow as nesr a.
possible, the following
PROGRAMME
l. Reading the Crusade Psalm-Ps. lag.
. Singing, Hail to the Lords Amounted p
fune Webb.
3. Prayer
4. Singing, "Giye to the Winds thy Fears J
>. Address or reading. What the Crusade
Did" Union Leafet 40
6. Address OF reading, Power of fTemper-
ance Education" Teachers Series, No,
IL
:. Reading, scientific Temperance In
struction," by Frances E. Willard.
s. Recitation or singing. THE Temper
ance Ship" by ]. q. Whittier
o. Reading, IAN Element of Success and
Causes of Thanksgiving"
10 Collection for the Literature Depart.
ment National W. C. T. L.
IL. Grand anthem, For God and Home
and Native Land"
r. The benediction.
"The cause of temperance is the cause OF
Christ, and sooner or later, will surely tri-
umph This is as certain. as that Christ
shall reign till "He hath put all enemies
under His feet" Intemperance is His
greatest enemy, and must go down, before
He shall give up the kingdom to the Faith
or ~
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-12-23

TEACHERS IysuTuTE.-The coming Insti-
tute promises 10 be more numerously at
tended and more interesting than any
heretofore held. BY general consent and
because Of the convenient location and COM
Portable store-room, the teachers and di-
rectors have decided to again make Fishers
Book Store the usual headquarters for
teachers, directors and their friends, during
the Holiday Season and Institute Week
Here will be found warm stove and oordi-
al welcome. y large and handsome stock
of ehromos, reward cards, pictures, frames.
volumes of poetry, histories, biographies,
dictionaries, albums, writing desks. gold
pens and pencils, vases, and hundreds of
pretty and valuable articles for presents and
practical use. During the Institute week
special attention will be paid to the teachers.
Tickets for the lectures at Fishers Book
Store.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-12-23

A Pittsburgh coal operator is erecting a
plant of ovens at Imperial that will, ifsuc-
cessful, revolutionize the coke business and
create furry in natural and artificial gas
circles. The object of the oven is 10 utilize
all the products of the combustion of coal in
the manufacture of coke: in other words,
instead of making coke at the mine, it is
proposed TO locate the ovens alongside of
the furnaces and rolling mills, so that the
gas may be all collected and used in the
mills for fuel and the coke used in the fur
naces. The idea is to use bituminous slack,
now understandable owing to natural gas.
The claim is made for the ovens that for ey-
cry ton of coal they realize 10 gallons of coal
oil, 1900 feet of fuel gas and 35 bushels of
coke.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-12-23

At Welfiey's Book Store will be found a
full line of choice books for the Holiday
season, including works in all departments
American authors. Attractive and excel
lent books for children. Tasteful and in
expensive volumes for Christmas presents.
Also, many novelties in the way of ink
stands, paper weights, ash receivers, picture
frames. beautiful Swiss carved goods, and
bric-a-brac. Fine writing papers in plush
boxes. photograph frames of all sorts. The
finest Christmas cards in satin, and many
other nice goods.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-12-23

We PROTECT THE PEOPLE, THAT Is THE
REASON rnEY SUPPORT Us.-Becher, the
Leading Clothier and Halter. has just receiy-
ed a most magnificent stock of Holiday
Goods that, together with his immense
stock that he had on hand fills his store so
that he can hardly turn around, and in or
der to make room he has decided to give his
customers, and the public generally, the
benefit of one of the greatest reductions in
clothing, hats, caps. and gents furnishing
goods, that has ever been witnessed in Som
erset. For style, quality and workmanship,
our stock can not be excelled, SO call early,
as anybody in need of clothing that will
avail themselves of this rare opportunity,
cannot fail but purchase when they see our
prices in comparison to other houses.
B. BEcHER, JR..
The Peoples Clothier,
Somerset, Pa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-12-23

OUTINGS AND ISSISes.-This department
of The Philadelphia Weekly Press is devoted
exclusively TO amusenents for the home
circle and the promotion Of social inter
course. 1t has games fo- the parlor, out-of-
door sports. entertainments suitable for
church sociables, hints to amusement COM
mittees and to young peoples social clubs,
games, quiet games. games ofmemory, games
of skill-in fact, all kinds of games. 1t isa
regular feature of the parer, and is issued
every week. Send for sample copy and
see what YOU think of IL
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-12-23

1872. fSS0.
The existence of our firm dates from
March 1872, and it is now the Oldest busi-
ness house, without change, in the town of
Somerset. It's career during the thirteen
years, and more intervening, has been one
! of constant activity, energy and rersever-
ance, and whatever has been acquired iinaH-
cially, is the result OF hard labor and close
attention TO business We fully appreciate
the fact however that success could not have
been attained without the cooperation, in-
| fiuence and liberal support of our patrons
and friends in the town and vicinity of Som
erset, therefore we congratulate all on the
close of another year. which has been on the
whole entirely satisfactory. Accept again
our heartfelt thanks for fayors already re-
ceiyed at your hands, and rest assured that
not a stone shall be left unturned to merit a
continuance of your valued patronage. 70
say that our losses by fires, two in number,
together with those of insolyent debtors, and
otherwise, from the beginning would buy
one of the best farms in Somerset Township.
is not simply Imagination nor is it exagger-
alton, yet we are still on our feet and come
up smiling, after having handled this fall,
rs, 900 pounds buckwheat -four. 70o0 BUSH
els potatoes 1900 bushels of apples and sew
eraI hundred bushels chestnuts. while the
producer otherwise known as farmers)
chuckles with ''the root of all evil' in his
pantaioons. Our business block and WHARF
houses combiped-Main Cross Street-also
large and commodious warehouse near Il,
Il. Station, are well known to everybody,
and it is scarcely necessary for US 10 state
that they occupy more ground surface and
space than those of any other business house |
in the County of Somerset. Every depart
mentcf the aforesaid block and Warehouse |
is filled TO overflowing with goods-compos-
ed of Groceries, ,Confectioneries, Teas, Spices. !
Soaps, Tobacos, Cigars, Foreign and Domes- |,
tic Fruits and Nuts, Grain, Flour. Feed, |
Fish, Salt, Bacon, Lard, Oil, Country Pro-
duee &c &C., all of which have been bought /
for shot cash, therefore, we assume tnat no
square competitor can successfully cut below |
our retail prices, quality of goods duly con
sidered
Preparatory to the holiday trade, the walls
and ceiling of our salesroom were hand
somely papered, the shelving and other
woodwork neatly painted, metal show cases
have been added to the fixtures. and on the
whole it is now one of the finest storerOoms
in town. Our holiday goods, consisting in
part of pure fine candies. foreign fruits and
nuts, is immense The and l0-cent count
ers, superintended by Master Harry Keifer,
have been replenished with greater variety
and larger stock than ever before, willis. the
toy department in the same room is a Won
der, to the average girl and boy to behold.
Come to see us. Welcome everybody.
Merry Christmas to all! Happy New Year,
1886, and prosperity to those who are de-
serving.
Respectfully,
e. Il
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-12-23

HAVE YOU SLEIGH.-Do you want a
sleigh. No young man can afford to do
without a sleigh at the pride they are offered
at the hardware store in Somerset. 1t is
very stylish cutter and one of the most sub
stantial styles made. 1t has white elm
runners, white elm or second growth hickory
beams, white elm arms bent and spliced in
back, second growth hickory shafts, is iron
ed with all wrought braces, wrought and
draw irons. steel shoes, handsomely painted
and ornamented and finished with the best
varnish, plush or brussels carpet trimmed,
has shifting shafts, leathered and tipped, and
sleigh bells. saddle chimes. robes, blankets
and Whips. a complete outfit. Call early
and get your choice.
JAMES Il. HoLDERBAUM
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-12-23
DIED.

DAWSON Thursday morning, Novem-
berl9, 1855, at her home in Confluence. Pa,
of apoplexy, MFs Margaret Davis, relict of
Mr.. John Davis.
WEIGLE.-Aher a lingering illness Of
nearly year. at his residence in Shanks-
VILE, December II. 1885 Jacob Weigle, aged
SO years. months and days.
Father Weigle was united in matrimony
with Sarah Reiman March 9Th. 1886. The
fruits of this union are eleven children, sew
enty-two grandchildren and four great t-grand
children He was faithful husband and a
kind father. As citizen Of this county he
was well and favorably known His habits
of life were few and unostentatious, and his
deneanor towards all with whom he came
in contact was kind and courteous For 70
years be was an exemplary, faithful member
Of the Lutheran Church, always contribut-
ing literally of his means, and acting in
whatever way he could for her prosperity,
temporal and spiritual. The family, com
munity and church have consequently sus-
tanned great loss in his death. As trib-
ute of respect an unusually large concourse
of people attended the funeral services. His
end, after long life of weariness and trial,
was in peace. Interment AT Berlin.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-12-23

On last Tuesday evening, Rev. j. NJ. Col
Inns of Uniontown Pa, gave series of
steriopticon views illustrating life among
the Burmans and Karens, supplemented by
some home scenes, and accompanied by ex-
planatory lectures. Those who came to
hear departed greatly benefited and de-
lighted. Burma is pre-eminently the Bap-
tist mission field. and the views exhibited
amount to an evenings walk, with a well-in-
formed guide, among the choicest scenes of
that country, and will repay one for the
expenditure of time and means. CoS.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-12-23
w. III. WELFLEY.

If the Inquirer tells the truth, few DAYS
ago a couple Of sons Of Fred. Zimmers, of
Bedford colnty, went to the woods to chop
down some trees. On telling an oak tree
they were surprised to find snakes crawling
out of the hollow top. Twenty-Five black
snakes, somewhat stiff in the joints, were
killed by the boys. Their nest was sur
rounded by ice, and consequently they had
rather a cool bed
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-12-23
MARRIED

WiLBERT -KNOST. - At the Glade
House. in Somerset, Pa, on Thursday. the
10th day of December. 1885, by Rev. ID. h
Lavan, Mr.. John A. wilbert OF Meyers
dale, and Mrs Margaret Knost, OF Garrett,
this county.
EDMUNSTON-FIKE E,-On Monday, the
18th day Of December, 1885, at the Glade
House, By the same, Mr.. John V. Edmun-
ston. of Henry Clay Township, Fayette
County, Pa, and Miss Kate Fike, of Pc
tersburg, Somerset County. Pa
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-12-23

The tramp nuisance continues unabated,
and citizens are daily annoyed by importu-
nate scalawags. Since the tramp has be-
come fixed institution-one that has fore
ed itself upon the country-some kind of
protective action on the part of the people
seems TO be matter of public necessity.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-12-23

John Roger, who died recently in Wood
bury township. Blair county, left $1,000 to
the foreign missionary society of the Lu
theran church 81 600 to the home mission
ary society 81, 500 to the missionary and
educational society, and $500 to the Luther
an college at Gettysburg.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-12-23

Fancy CHRISTMAS GooDs.-Silk and cash.
mere mufilers, silk handkerchiefs, ladies
mems and children's linen handkerchiefs,
wool mitiens, leggins. scarfs, home knit
hoods, table covers, table cloths, napkins,
towels, outline work, yelling. embroidered
goods, neckwear for ladies and gentlemen,
collars, cuffs, gloves, hosiery, jewelry, pins,
necklaces, bracelets, cuff buttons, charms,
rings, &c. MRs A. L. UNI
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-12-23

CHRISTIANS PKEsENTs.-Wax dolls, china
dolls, indestructible dolls, bisque dolls with
natural hair and eyes, musical dolls. crying
dolls, Pa and Ma dolls, cheap dolls, fine
dolls, best assortment of dolls in the ecounty-
Mrs. A. +. UHL
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-12-23

Teachers and others visiting Somerset
during Institute week, will find at Weltley's 5
Book Store large and varied assortment of
books in all departments of literature, aid
they will do well to call and inspect this
stock. We also sell school reward cards and
everything in the way of school supplies.
Heretofore have kept theee goods in an
inconvenient, up stair room, but am now
located in commodious front floor room
in Mammoth Block, next to Boyd's Drug
Store.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-12-23
:. L. WIENER, Teacher.

The largest and most complete assortment
of books in Somerset are offered at Welfey's
Book Store. Toy Books, Childrens' Books,
Standard Books of all kinds at popular pri-
ces. Fine Fringe Books and Finely Illus
trated Books speciality. They will make
nice Christmas presents. Come and make
your selections now, while the stock is
full.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-12-23

NoTIcE THIS, EVERY ONE OF YoU.-For
the next two weeks we will sell our Boys
Clothing regardless Of cost. If you want a
cheap and good boys suit call and see us be-
fore buying elsewhere.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-12-23
REPORTER.

MEAT MARKEr.-Main Street.-We have
Just added large Refrigerator to our Meat
Market in which all meats can be kept cool
and clean. Mutton, Beef, Pork, &C., kept
constantly on hand. Open daily. Parties
buying meat can have it kept in the Refrig-
orator until wanted.
Ross DAVIS & Co.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-12-23
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 otter them at prices neUer
before touched by the trade. Everyone that
buys will have the benefit of Low Prices. Our
stock of Carpets Oil Cloths, LinoIeums, 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, 1885-12-23

have the largest, handsomest and best
line of Holiday Goods and JeweiS ever car
ried in Somerset. ard am selling at the
smallest possible profit Call and examine
before making your Christmas purchases
elsewhere. W. II. WooD.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-12-23

You can make no more suitable present
at the holidays. than a pair of nice fitting
boots or shoes have in stock large as
sortment of custom-made and city-made
goods, adapted to this purpose. Call andsee
them, at Sol Uhls.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-12-23

BARGAINS IN JEwELRy.-Having bought
at she-iff's Sale large lot of Jewelry. con-
sisting of Lace pins, Earrings. Bracelets,
Chains, Charms, Cuff buttons. Watches and
Clocks, arm determined to sell them be-
lev first cost. Don't fail to come early, as
the goods going fast. E. MCDOWELL.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-12-23

Orr line of carpets and rugs is full; what
is nicer for Christmas present than nice
rug? Call and see them at J. B. Snyder
e Cos.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-12-23

Miss Marion Platt. of Beaver College, ac.
companied by Miss Mary Darragh, of Beaver,
Pa. Miss Flora Snyder, ofLoutherville Nd.
and Mr.. Stewart Schell, of the Indiana Nor
NAL School, are at home for the Xmas holi-
davs.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-12-23

Bedford and Everett are now connected
by telephone The line was completed on
Saturday. The instruments are in the Bed
ford House, at Bedford, and the La Palace
hotel al Everett
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-12-23

The members of the Methodist Sunday
School will hold Christmas Floral Ser
vice. in their church on next Sunday even
ing. at half past six. All are invited.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-12-23

Sheriff Winters last week presented his
petition to theCourt asking for the appoint
ment Of jailor. A rule was granted on the
Comfy Commissioners to show cause why
one should not be appointed
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-12-23
A pMINisrRAroR's NOTICE.

IA
Estate Of Adam FIT, decd late Of Milford
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 all
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, the 9Th day of February,
1885 at o'clock p. n. at the late residence of the
deceased.
HENRY FIT.
dec23 Administrator.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-12-23

The Jury Commissioners, Messrs. Rayman
and Fisher, are busy filling the wheel for
next year. Seven hundred names will be
placed in the wheel; an increase of one
hundred
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-12-23

George D. Weber, a BALTIC. and Ohio rail
road conductor, well known in this place,
fell from car near Hyndman on Wednes-
day night and was killea. The deceased
lived at Meyersdale, where he leaves a wife
and two children.