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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-11-18
They MEAN Business.

THEY MEAN Business.
The liquor dealers are evidently preparing
to meet the Prohibitionists half way in the
next fight that comes off before the legisla-
ture upon the liquor question. Fred
Schmidt of Pittsburgh, has sent copies of
tel keepers of Western Pennsylvania. Many
copies have been received in this county:
To The Saloon and Hotel. Keepers of We,ter1
Pennsyicania-
The undersigned having been elected vice
president of the meeting ofthe presidents Of
the saloon Keepers Association of the state
of Pennsylvania, ana representing the west
ern portion of this state particularly desires
to call the attention of the saloon and hotel
keepers of Western Pennsylvania to the I'M
portance of the coming state convention
Every saioon-keeper and hotel keeper in
this state is interested. as it is proposed to
make vital changes in the laws of this state
for the betterment of the business, and for
its elevation in the estimation of the
public at large.
Low dives and disreputable places must
be wiped out if we want to gain and hold the
respect of the community. To do this, unit
ed action is necessary and this is the pur-
pose of the coming convention. If we pre-
sent united front Legislators will be infused
with respect by our strength, and the odious
blue laws, discriminating license laws, and
other laws detrimental to our business will
be repealed or modified.
The undersigned therefore earnestly ap-
peals TO the saloon keepers and hotel keep
ers of Allegheny county and Western Penn
sylyania Ia unite orthe common cause. In
this county there are three associations TO
join, any of which is frirthering the COM
mon desirable end. In Johnstown, Erie,
and Cory there are similar associations.
There are still places where such an assoeia-
tion could be started. Put your shoulder to
the wheel and let us act unitedly for once.
and the result will not be in doubt
FRED SCHMIDT.
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CnNFLrENCE ITEMs.

CoNFLUEScE ITEMS.
young man here wishes to know how a
fellow is to get married TO gal under age
when the old folks are opposed to the
wedding.
No small number of persons are coming
from different sections of the county to hunt
for wild game. Squirrels are often captured
and occasionally pheasant, but when the
hunter has special taste for wild turkey he
finds him hardly half civilized. 1t lakes
about one hundred pounds of ammunition
and two months. labor TO capture one tur-
key. They are awfully appreciated on
Thanksgiving day or the day after they are
captured.
The dedication of the Johnson Memorial
Chapel. Fairyiew, Fayette county. Penn'a,
about three miles from this place by Rev. A.
C Hirst, D. D. of Christ NJ + Church Pitts
burgh, will take place on Sunday. the 10Th
inst. This eminent divine will draw large
congregation. About two years ago the
church bgilqing at this place was destroyed
by fire, and the good people at once made
an effort to rebuild and got the building un-
der roof and windows in, but the society
being weak could not complete the build
ing without going beyond their means. Mr..
Sullivan Johnson, of Allegheny City, for
merly of Petersburg. this county, and SON.
in-law OF Gen NJ. A. Ross. come TO their re-
lief. He made some changes in the design
of the building. putting 1t into better shape
and completed it upon an Improved and
better style This church building is far the
best now in this end of Fayette county in
style and finish. and Mr. Johnson is certain
ly entitled to much credit for bis liberal
and timely help. THE Lord ioveth cheer
ful giv-rn Y.
Confluence, Nov Is. 1885.
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Lay on Aaeds5. and damned Be he selo .irst
cries. Hold Enough"
When we advertised several lines of abso-
lutte facts few days ago, headed ''The Mys-
tery SolsesI = ne ahi not think that one OF
our would be compet,tors would take it so
much TO heart. But like the big boy who
sfnmped his toe. he was too big 10 cry and it
hurt too bad 10 laugh. When we came TO
Somerset several months ago, we came to es-
tablish first class Clothing House. and to
make this our future home. Our would be
competitor, however, gave Us just three
months to remain in town. but by strict
attention to business together with the help
of Providence, we have been here strong on
TO a year. and should our business continue
in the future like il has been in the past it
will be many day before our would be
competitor will get his old time prices that
pc used to get before Becher's Clothing Hall
was established.
Becher does not ask a crippled Union SOL
dier Sl5 for an overcoat and sell it for $40
and then claim that his prices are uniform
nor is Becher connected with any other
house in town he is able and capable to
run his business himself and does not need
a watchfuI eye looking over him for fear he
might run the business in the ground
Our good looking would be competitor
must not think that he can run the town.
1t is true that their customers. their friends.
their neighbors and their relations buy their
Clothing at Becher' sand it is but reasonable !
to think that it hurts them to the core.
But the people are not all blind, they see
what prices they have been paying in com
parison with Becher's prices, and you can |
Just bet that they are going where they can /
get the best goods for the least money, re-
gardess of friendship, relationship and |
love
We have now taken up more space than |
we had first expected, and before bidding
our good looking would be competitor
idieu. We wish to state TO the people that
we have the handsomest and cheapest stock
Of Clothing and Hats that has ever been
brought to Somerset and a call will convince
'uciu tidt We duftTtiSt idtto anu MOI LIES.
We wish also to state to the Farmers, that,
,bould they be in need of any Clothing FOR
themselves or boys, and haye not the ready
ash to spare. we will take produce in pay
nent for clothing, and not charge them any
more than if they would pay the ready cash
Dur good looking would be competitor will
,lease mark this.
We will now bid our uniform IN pric, cloth
sr adieu, and should he ever tackle us again
le will be fully convinced the same as now
hat be will not have dummy to contend
With, but one that is up to the times, and
las his pedigree from the beginning of his
business career TO the present day.
b. BECHER, JR.,
The Peoples Clothier,
Somerset, Pa.
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DEGISTER'S NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given TO all persons concerned
as !. yatees creditors. or otherwise, that the fol
lowing accounts have passed register, aud that
the same will tie presented Tor confirmation and
allowance at an Orphans Court to be held at SOM
erset Thursday, the lIth day Of December, lsso:
l. First and hual account OF John BiLgner and
Tracy +, Pugh. Administrators etc. of Jonathan
Uormayer. dec d.
2 First and 1nal aceOuut of j. W Burkholder.
Administer OF James Ga'ten decd.
5. First and final account of ID. W. VIII, Admr.
of Susanna Cr0ssan, decd.
4. First and final ac cunt OF Mary ]. kretch-
man. Administrator of Josiah hretchman, decd.
S. First ana nnal account OF Aaron and Solomon
w. Boucher, Administrators and Trustees OF Eiiz-
abeth B. ucher. decd.
8. First and tral account Of q. T. Will and
John VIII, Executors Of Lawrence VIII. decd.
Z Account of NJ a. Ross and K. Z. Ross, Ex-
eeutors of Thomas ellison decd.
5. First md nnai account of Hiram Shaiier, Ad-
minis rator OF Abraham Brubaker, late of Shade
Township. decd.
.. First and final account Of VIM Winters, Ad-
minisirator OF Jeremiah Gardner, decd
TO- first ard final account Of sarah Bowman,
Administrator of Jonathan Bowman decd.
Registers Once, I CHAS. q. SHAFER,
Nov. IS. 1855. Register
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1886.
Harper's S Magazine.
ILLUSTRATED.

The December Number will begin the Seventy
second Volume OF HARPER's MAGAZINE. Miss
WOolson's novel. a. East Angels" and Mr.. dow
ellis {" Indian Summer holding the foremost
place in current serial fiction-will run through
several numbers, and will be followed by serial
stories from ID. X. Blsekmore and Mrs. ID. NJ.
Crsik. new editorial department, discussing
topics suggested by the current literature OF Amer
lea and Europe Will be contributed by W ID.
Hovels, beginning with the January number.
Ths gre :. literA ~ event Of the year will be the
publication OF a series fpapers-taking the shape
of story, and depicting characteristics features Of
American society as seen at our leading pleasure
resorts-written by Charles Dudley arner, and
illustrated by c. 5. heinhart. The MAGAzISE
will give especial attention to American subjects.
treated by the best American writers, and Illus
trated By lead ing American artists
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l UDIToR's NOTICE.

In the Estate Of Edward Grifith. decd.
The undersigned having been duly appointed
Auditor by the Orphans Court OF Somerses
County. Pa, to distribure the fund arising from
the sale Of the persnal properly and real estate of
Edward Griffith. deceased to and among those
legally entitled thereto; also TO dx the amount of
the recognizanee and widows dover. hereby gives
nofice that he III attend to the duties OF said ap-
pointment at bis office In Somerset Borongh sn
Friday. November zTth, lss5, where All persons
In tefosted can attend II they think proper,
GEORGE r. SCULI-
Nov. 10 1855. Auditor.
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Mr. William Rodgers, OF Shade township.
met with a serious accident last week, that
is apt to leave its mark on his general health
for some time to come. One of his young
horses ran into the foddering gang. and in
attempting TO turn him out Mr.. Rodgers re
ceived kick in the stomach that rendered
him unconscious for some time and from
which he is still suffering. Medical aid was
summoned and he is now able to be about,
alt hough very feeble.
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Mr.. J. NJ Rudiger, civil engineer/who
has been located in Bedford for the past
couple of years as Division Engineer on the
South Penn Railroad. has maps and plans
for supplying Somerset with water. and Is,
very anxious to meet our people and talk
the matter over with them. He will be in
Somerset in a short time.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-11-18

The Meyersdale Commercial is so accus-
toned 10 making false statements To its
readers. parti cularly about matters political,
that it seems to be unable TO even publish
a correct table of the official vote of the late
election. For instance. 1t gives Quay 1876
votes in Somersat Borough, when he had
ls6. This was probably done for the pur-
pose of making its readers believe that
Quay's vote here was much larger than
Barron's
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WANTED. WANTED Plumbago, Transient
Up Tree. and every other person in Som
erset county TO know that the largest, finest.
best selected and cheapest stock of Buggy
whips. wsgon-whips, whip lashes and raw
hides ever exhibited in the town or county
can be found at ]. B. Holderbaum's Hard
ware Store, No. 3, Baer's Block. Somerset,
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Mr.. Robert n. Williams. of Philadelphia
was married in the Episcopal Church at
York. Pa, on October 18th, to Mrs. Georgia
c. Shearer, of Des Moines, Iowa. Mr.. Harry
Gardill. of Berlin. was best man. Bobbie v
is well known to many of the people of
Somerset County, who will join us in wish
ing him Joy in his new departure.
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Mrs. Jacob Brubaker died on last Thurs
day morning and the same after noon her
sister, Mrs. David Rodgers, passed away.
Both of these good ladies were residents of
Shade township, and were much loved and
respected. Mrs. Bruhaker has been i'll for
nearly year, ana her death was not unex-
pected
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-11-18

County Superintendent Weller has about
completed the programme for the Annual
Teachers Institute which will be held in the
Court House commencing December 18th.
He has engaged three or four of the best in
struetors that are 10 be secured, among them
Prof y. c ShaefIer. who has been so well
received by Somerset county teachers on
several former occasions, and who has al
ways been a principal feature.
Prof f.. o. Excel. OF Chicago. who is to
have charge of the music, needs no recon-
mendation. as his reputation as thorough
instructor and first class singer has preceded
him. He bad charge Of the music at Chau-
taugua several seasons. Prof Weller can
assure him hearty welcome.
The evening attractions promise TO equal
If not s1rpass those Of last year. Monday
evening, instead Of the usual Address of
Welcome. which will be delivered in the af-
ternoon Colonel Russell II. CornweIl, of
Philadelphia, will lecture on Acres OF Dia-
monds He delivered the same lecture be-
fore the Lancaster County Institute last
week and is highly commended.
Tuesday evening DIR. James Headly, Of
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A medical paper is responsible for the as
sertion that every farmer wears out on the
average. two wives and a half during his
lifetime. This is a rough statement. aud
may not be borne GU, by the facts, but it
will do for the farmers of the United States
10 ponder over
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The editor Of the Meyersdale Com'nerc1ai
having recently joined the Democratic ranks
plaintiyely whines; What are we going to
do to get the party organized under a bona
61c Chairman won't some one break it to
him gently that Chairman Hoffman was re
elected by the last Democratic County Con-
Y ention.
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We have received iron the publisher.
John B. Alden, of New York. through Wm.
H. Welhey, the local bookseller. copy of
Charles Lambs Essays of Ella" The work
is too well known to need any lengthy de
scription at our hands. The extremely low
price at which it is sold places it within the
reach of every one. The Old and New
Schoolmaster. and 4" Dissertation Upon
Roast Pig, are so familiar to many of our
young people that they will eagerly grasp
this opportunity to secure the other essays.
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Messrs Jack and George Pile, last week
purchased Mr.. W. b. Armstrong; meat
market on main cross street. Both young
men have had considerable experience IN
the butchering business aud We have no
doubt will receive liberal patronage from
our citizens
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/THE souTH PENN For weeks past it has
been intimated by those in a position TO
know that the Baltimore and Ohio people
have been doing some extensive figuring as
how to best get possession of the abandoned
line of the South Penn. That road has just
completed traffic agreement with the Read
ing Railroad company. which Will go into
operation when the two great roads form .
connection at Philadelphia. There is doubt
less much more IN this combination than
appears upon the surface. The Philadel-
phia Record Of Wednesday says,
ut was stated yesterday that the Balti-
more and Ohio Railroad would willingly
join with ths Reading in the completion of
the South Pennsylvania railroad The pro-
ject. so far as it has been discussed. contem-
plates the building of the road from Harris
burg to Somerset. At the latter point the
tracks of the B altimore and Ohio would be
used to Pittsburg By using the Baltimore
& Ohio tracks from Somerset considerable
saving would be effected in the distance to
be built The matter cannot be acted upon
until the courts decide whether the sale of
the South Pennsylvania to the Pennsylvan-
ia railroad company shall be made"
The decision of the court in the injunction
proceedings to prevent the sale to the Penn
sylvania is anxiously awaited and it will not
be long after the opinion is filed till some
thing will be done in the matter.
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Under an existing law 1t becomes the
duty OF the Borough authorities and the
Township Supervisors to keep the bridge
known as the town bridge east of town,
in repair. The County Commissioners re-
Gently notified the parties in interest that
the structure, which is of iron, stood greatly
IN need Of a coat or two of paint. The town
ship brethren proceeded forthwith TO paint
their half of the bridge an all-fred red,
a beautiful heavenly blue" The contrast
is striking.
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The South Penn Railroad may not be
completed. but Ge believe it will The
Ohio are daily carrying new hardware to
]. b. Holderbaum's Hardware Store, No. 8
Baer's Block, Somerset, Pa. New line of
locks, knobs hinges, latches and everything
to finish up a 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
buy your hardware.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-11-18

Elder Peter Nogei, pastor of the Disciple
Congregation in this place. returned home
Saturday from Ohio, where he had been for
the past three weeks. The members Of his
congregation, as well as his many other
friends. were glad 70 welcome him home.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-11-18

County Superintendent Weller paid US a
brief visit Saturday afternoon. He reports
the county schools in fiourishing condi-
ton, and says that the coming Institute
promises to be one of the most interesting
ever held at this place.
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A UDIroR's NOTICE.

In the matter Of the estate OF Henry Custer decd.
At an Orphans Court held at Somerset Penn a
on the eth day Of November. lss5. the undersigne
was duly appointed Auditor to fix the exact
AMOUNT couhina to John W. Whistler as Admins
TRAITOR OF Priscilla histler decd. on the first
AUDITORS report in the above estate. as well as
make distribution OF the funds In the hands Of
Henry r. j. Custer. Administrator and Trustee
of said Henry Custer decd, rotice Is hereby
given that he will atterd to the duties Of said
appointment on Thursday the 10Th day OF Decem-
ber, 1855. at HIS office in Somerset BorouK h.
when and VIII ere all persons interested can attend
s. Y. TRENT.
n0y1s. Auditor
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4 UDIToR's NOTICE.

The undersigned, having been duly appointed
by the proper authority to make distribution OF
the fnnds In the hands Of the sheriff arising rom
the sale Of the personal property and real estate
Of Jacob b Critehhed. hereby gives notice that he
will discharge the duties Of said ap2oinime at
his office In somerset Pa. On Wednesday De-
cembir 2, 1885, nj O'Clock p N when ant where
all persons interested can attend II they prop
Or. @. H. SCULL
novis. Auditor.
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McCLlNTOCK = SMITH, Tuesday
November TO- 1855 at Somerset. Pa, by
nev. d. X. Lavan. Mr. Albert McCiintock
to Miss Mary Smith, both Of Addison, Som
erset County, Pa.
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The farmers living on Loyal Hanna creek,
in Westmoreland county, are said to be con-
siderably agitated over deposits of silver ore,
found in that section.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-11-18

The County Commissioners will meet on
Friday. to appoint several assessors to
take place of former appointees, who have
resigned.
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Mr.. W. II. Wood, the jeweler. has been
confined to his room at the Glade House by
sickness We hope that he will soon be
able to be about again.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-11-18

Mr. John Waterman last week broke
ground for new residence on his lot on
Turkeyfoot street
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-11-18

Another violater of the state license law.
an Italian. was lodged in jail Friday after
noon by Sheriff Winters. TO await trial at
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-11-18

DR.. H S Kimmell has commenced work
on the construction OF a new frame house
on the corner of East aud Race streets.
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John e. Scott, Esq has been in Pitts
burgh for the past few days, called there by
important legal business.
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Dr. James o. Kiernan. returned Sstur-
day from Phiiadelphis where he has been
for the past six weeks.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-11-18

Ice formed on the creek below town Fri
day night. but not of sufficient thickness for
skating
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Mrs. Loitie F. Kimmell. of sharpsville
is visiting relations in Somerset
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LIST OF CAUSES.

Following is the List of Causes set for trial al
December Term OF Court, beginning Monday,
December a. 1855:
FIRST WEEK.
Jonathan Peorbaugh vs.. Simon Snyder.
). PhlsOn * Co. ys. G.. l.. baitzer.
Samuel J. hing gler VS.. VIM e.. BivengOod.
harriet NJ Hartman vs. Chas. J. Harrison.
Daniel s Saylor vs.. Uriah II. Saylor.
G. T. HAY vs.. Charles Thomas.
John A. Beeber, kee'r ae., W. Aug. kOehler.
Same We. John Il. Hite.
Same VS.. Henry Shomber.
Same vs.. T.. A. Tayman.
Same VS.. Same.
Same VS.. A. J Cslborn.
Sam vs. John Well RS Admr.
Same VS.. h =. Me siilien & Bro.
Same Henry SchIag K Go
PrOty's Office, ". Il. CRIrC CHFIELD,
Nov. Is, 1855. Prothonotary.
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Our merchants are purchasing their goods
for the holiday trade
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Collector Dowlin sold at auction last Fri
day the copper and spirits of the Illicit dis
tillers lately captured in Somerset county.
The properly went for mere song. What a
pity the owners were not there 10 bid it in.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-11-18

Hon. A J. Colborn is visiting his daugh-
ter, Mrs. Frank f8eai. at Frostburg.