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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-06-16

A telegram from Hollidaysburg To the
Pittsburgh Dispatch says The Blair County
Republican Convention mel here this morn
ing saturday in Cnndrpn's Opera House.
II was the most spirited. and the widest CON
vention held here for years. The principal
fight was on the nomination for Congress,
and for weeks prior To- the convention a most
bitter fight, " tooth and nail. was waged by
the candidates, cx-Auditor General John 4.
Lemon, of this place, and Col. Samuel Me-
Camant. of Tyrone. to secure the delegates.
Every means known To politicians were put
forth. At the convention which nominated
for Congress TIVE years aga, McCamant heat
Lemon 10y one vote, and this year Lemon
made Il most vigorous personal canvass of the
county, the effect of which was shown this
morning in the overwhelming defeat of Ne
Camant and his hackers by a vote of 81 To III.
Ex-Speaker b. L. Hewitt, of this place. and
Sheriff q. NJ. Meadville, took the field and
made a personal fight for McCamant, but sig
nally failed.
Edmund Shaw, of Altoona, and ;. Il. lSen-
berg, of the mines, the present member of
the Legislature, were nominated. Martin
Bell, of Hollidaysburg, was nominated for
District Attorney. and Charles X. Downing.
"A Knight of Labor from Altoona, was nonli-
mated for Register and Recorder, over three
other men Country Treasurer, David Over,
editor of the Registcr, Hollidaysburg Dire
tor of the Poor, John London, Altoona del
egates To the State Convention, T. d.. Viii
wilkins and ID. q. Mccullough, Aitoon
The convention passed resolutions condemn
ing the administration of Cleveland and the
waste of public money, and fostering of for
eign pauper emigration by the Democrats in
power. They instructed the delegates Ia the
State Convention TO support james \. Bea-
yer for Governor, Major Montooth for Lieu
tenant Governor. Thomas McCamant, of
Blair county. for Auditor General, and Chill
W. Hazard for COngresSman-at-Large. W.
L. Kennedy, of Altoona, was elected Sena-
torial delegate.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-06-16

Prof. J. A. Berkey tells us that the teach
crS of the Somerset Normal and Classical
School have completed arrangements with
Col. Russell ii. Conwell, of Philadelphia, to
close the school term with his celebrated lee
turc " HeroiSm in Private Life on Friday
evening, June 18th. in the Opera House. Col.
Conwcll, ii Is generally conceded, delivered
the hest lecture of the Teachers Institute
course Of lss5-S6, Acres of Diamonds.
and there can he no doubt that a full house
will greet him on this occasion. The contest
between the two literary societies will come
off on Thursday evening.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-06-16

4 Lawn Fete and Strawberry Festival will
be held under the auspices ofthe w. c. T. L.
in the beautiful lawn surrounding the resi-
dcrce of Mrs. J. Il. Walter, ON "Wednesday
and Thursday evenings. June 18th and 18th.
4 general invitation is extended Ia all.
tSMMITTEE.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-06-16

ALBUM QUILT-Somc time ago the ladies
of the Lutheran church at Hooyersyille or
ganized a mite Sncicty. for the benefit of the
new church. They have been very success
ful. and have produced a most beautiful al
bum quilt, and over $40 in cash. This quilt
contains about eight hundred names of do
nors. printed neatly with fancy type. They
purpose selling this quilt at public sale in
Hooversville, on the afternoon of Saturday,
June 18th, at ! o'clock. They join i'll thanks
to the kind contributors, and invite them to
be present at the sale.
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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-06-16
M"rSr MrRtNH lrEus.
candidates and IHDfato bug are pleutv

MnrSr MrKtNH lrEHs.
candidates and potato bug are plenty.
ID. u. Zimmerman, who has been down
with sore THREAT for some time. Is out and
around again. He still looks pale. and mus,
have had i ioush time of it.
Hannah H. I;hcsles returned hast week
from a p1otr.e;eI visit 10 Joi,nstown. She
sail -le eniaycl herself but would much
rather live here thin in Johnstown.
William Blanset, who hal his arm 81 badly
cut about a month since at Kline's saw mill.
is slowly but surely recovering. Hopes are
now entertained that he will recover the fun
use of the member.
ID. Il. Zimmerman a short time ago sold
thirteen head of cattle to some JOhnstown
butchers, for the sum of $50. Competent
judges consider them cheap at that price, IL
they were without douSt the best cattle in
this part Oft county.
ID. l.. Bowman had a valuable watch dog
poisoned last week, no doubt by some pilfer-
ing thief. Mr.. Bowman has taken warning
and loaded his revolver. Should the thief
give him another call, he will doubtless re-
eeiye a warm reception.
Weare often told that every business has its
drawback. Thisis especially the case with
the horse business. Horses have ready sale
at fair prices, but our farmers have lost IN un-
usually large number offspring colts, and in
some cases the mares with the colts.
REPORTER.
Mr.. MoRIAH, June l., 1856.
TOBACCO AM CIGARs.
To Dealers we quote a. follows by the box
LOrillards Climax
Army and Navy -.-.--...42c
Splendid ...................-3sc
Canary '.........-............33c
Tip Top'~-~.---.-....-..31c
Magpie '.............~-..30c
Venable's Vince
Good Tobies, e
Good Cigars. =
Cash orders only QcsS , per cent Solicited.
Respectfully,
ooK Il BEERIrs.
Somerset, Pa. June Is, 1855.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-06-16

Michael Ream of Berlin. and Joseph SlIaf-
fer of Somerset. have been appointed sole
Agents for the Excelsior Slate Paint Com
rany. This famous paint is used for painting
roof of all kinds. and il the only one that
gives perfect satisfaction. A number of pain
tiers are selling an imitation paint in different
parts of the county. No person without a
certificate from the company can handle the
Excelsior Slate Paint. Ask all agents 10 see
their certificates before purchasing. MeSsrs.
Ream and Shafler expect To visit all parts Of
the county and will give all an opportunity
10 have their roofs covered with this excel
lent paint. We refer, with permission, To
Judge Samuel Snyder, and W. :, M"wry.
Frielcns. Henry Long and David Heiple
Somerset. and To- a host Of Others for whom
they have done work. They painted Mr..
Heiples barn last summer and his house this.
They gave the Jail stable a dressing as well as
a number Of other buildings in this borough,
which they would like persons 10 examine
and see for themselves
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-06-16
DIED.

SWEITZER.-On Wednesday, June9. IssG.
45 years, 4 months and . days,
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-06-16

1t is conceded on all sides that General
Beaver will be nominated for Governor by
reclamation Al the coming Republican State
Convention.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-06-16

The fall term of the lockwood Normal
School will open about the lst of August.
II will he taught by two ofthe ablesi instruc-
tor in the county, Messrs. g. NJ. Baker and
:. :. Coughenour. The prospects, we are in
formed, for u large attendance of scholars, Is
very encouraging.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-06-16

The Connellsyille Courier says; Ugly ru-
mors are afioat regarding the management of
the Poo House over in Westmoreland coun-
ty- james Rogers, of near Mt. Pleasant,
died suddenly in that institution a few days
ago, and il * said that he was hustled into "a
lauper's grave without properly notifying
the coroner. The story also goes that the
deceased was a victim of foul play. The sto-
~ is denied by the officials in charge, and an
investigation may follow.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-06-16

Huntingdon County Republicans held
primaries on saturday To elect delegates 10 a
convention to be he held to-day and to elect
two Representatives and one Senatorial dele
gate to the State Convention. The conven-
ton 10 nominate county officers will he held
in Sp,.tpntber
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-06-16

The BALTIC. and Ohio Railroad will run an
other excursion Sunday from Johnstown and
intermediate points. To Somerset Camp-lncet-
ing and Ohio Pyle. The train will leave
Johnstuwn at $40 A.. NJ. and arrive al Johns
town at 6 P. n. Half-Eire tickets viii be sold
at all stations. The excursion last Sunday
was quite a success. Between three and four
hundred people came on the excursion train
to the Camp-meeting. For full particulars
in regard To next sundays excursion, call ON
or address, J. W. Patton, Somerset. III.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-06-16

The next annual meeting of the State med
ical society will he held in Bedford on the
last "Wednesday in June. the 30th.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-06-16

Mr.. Daniel Brubaker, wife and daughter,
of Scalp Level, were guests of Hon. \. J..
Colborn, the early part Of this week.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-06-16

4 distillcr's liquor store was opened in
Somerset on saturday. 1t Is run by Mr.. Jes-
se Baughman, and is in the basement of the
Glade House.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-06-16

Mr.. Wilson knepper, son of ii. +. knep-
per, who left Somerset some three years ago
to seek his fortune in Nebraska, l. paying Il
visit to his friends in Somerset.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-06-16

BY the way the candidates are humping
themselves, it Is easy TO tel that the day for
the primary Is drawing near.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-06-16

The latest ~et-up for the Profibitionists is
Joshua L. Baily. Of Philadelphia, for GOV
ernor, and Chas :. Wolfe for Lieutenant
Governor.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-06-16

Quite a large crowd was in attendance at
camp-meeting Sunday.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-06-16

Capt. George F. Baer, of Reading, has been
spending the past week with friends in
Somerset.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-06-16

Strawberries and cherries are plentiful in
the local markets at 10 cents a quart.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-06-16

Curtin, Of Pennsylvania, Kirkwood, of
Iowa. Ramsey, Of Minnesota. and Sprague,
of Rhode Island, are the only war govern
orS nov living.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-06-16

When writing fore newspaper be careful
10 write the names of people and places clear
~. \ name il something that the editor,
cumpOsitor. or proofreader cannot guess AT
successfully. Ii there are any words in the
copy prepared for the press by correspond
ents carelessly and illegibly written. they
are, in two-thirds Of the eases, proper names.
If there is anything that makes an individu-
al angry it Is To nave his name misspellei or
distorted into something else, yet in ninety
five cases out of a hundred il is the fault oi
the person writing the name.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-06-16

Lime you cellars and closets, clean your
cutters, and purify things generally about
your premises.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-06-16

The Fourth of July comes ON Sunday this
year. Which day will be Observed in Somer-
set Saturday or Monday
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-06-16

The Somerset Silver Comet Band have
been treating our citizens 10 some very choice
music ri late. They have gotten a number
Of handsome new instruments, and are i'm
proving in their playing daily. 1t is decided-
cdly the best organization ofthe kind Somer-
81 ever had.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-06-16

The residence If Mr.. Ludwick Brasecker,
AN honest, Woodworking but poor German,
situate ON the Berlin road. one mile east Of
Somerset, was entirely destroyed by fire,
with all its contents, at AN early hour Tues
day morning. How the fire originated is at
this time a mystery. The loss falls very
heavily upon Mr.. Braserker.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-06-16

DR.. II. :. Kimmell of Somerset, Jeff
Thursday for a trip through Colorado, Kan
,as and Nebraska. He expects to consume
four or five weeks ON the "trip.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-06-16

Mn. Peter Baush, of Nebraska. daughter
of eX-Sheriff Knepler Is visiting her parents
in this place. The entire family is now at
home the first time for many years.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-06-16

An adjourned argument court Is in session
s..IaV
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-06-16

No girl in Somerset county is halfas proud
of her new spring dress A. the HERALD is of
hers.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-06-16

The second sunday in June, known in the
Protestant church calendar a. Childrcn'>
Day was fttingly observed in the Metho-
dist church, morning and evening. The pro
gramme consisted of Rotations. songs, Scrip
tural and historical readings and responses
cltechism and short addresses. The church
was beautifully and ia~stefully decorated with
flowers, ferns, and singing birds. The OBJ
iec Of the day, we believe, is to collect funds
To educate deserving and poor yong men for
the ministry.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-06-16

According 10 the Bellefonte News the
wheat crop in Centre county will be an al
most total failure. Fields that a few weeks
ago looked promising are now entirely de-
stroyed. The destruction is attributed 10 the
ravages of an unknown kind Of worm, which
appears at the root and soon makes sad
havoc of the stalks.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-06-16

Our job type, as well a u newspapertyPe
are all brand, splinter new and we are pre-
pared 10 do the best job work in the county,
and al the most reasonable rates.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-06-16

The thirty-sccond annual meeting of the
Pennsylvania State Teachers Association,
viii be held in Allentown, commencing July
9th, and continuing three days.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-06-16


rRIRrrE or SOMERSET CLASSIC To Dr.. J..
W. NEvIN-WHEREts. The Reformed church
started substantially de poro, beyond its doe
trinal standard, and grew from infancy in
the New World, and
WHEREAS. Rev. John William Nevin, D..
d.. came To Us when we had but Il primitive
literary and theological existence, and
WHEREAS, He recognized in the Heidel-
berg Chatechism the exposition of the PRISON
Of Christ for conviction, deliverance and sal
walton, therefore he it
Resoircf, That Somerset ClaS>is recognizes
in nr, John Williamson Neyin, the Ameri-
can fnunder of the Refurmed Church in its
dis,iactife character |, DIR, Neyin II the head
Of the institutions OF the church, gave the
College and Seminary Il position among the
safest and thuFough-going educational inSti-
tutionS of the land by adopting the urmula-
ries of the advanced philosophy and theology
of the old world Ia the thought of the New.
,. The Reformed Church became %self-con-
scious under the teaching of DIR. Ncvin, and
was made to take the cardinal position she
tttulht> Will the ti'dfidlHpl-ult ItT>pn
of Christ, the Living Clrist-displayed in
the settings of her doctrinal system, about
which American Professionalism, so far Us 10y
al to the Reformation of the 18th century. is
now rapidly becoming polar, giving promise,
thus, of ultimate unity ~ the necessary re-
suit of gathering about the incarnate Foun-
tain of life.
Resoirei, That; this estimate Of DIR. Nevin's
place in the history of the Reformed Church
does not detract from our esteem for Drs. f.
\. Rauch and =. Shaft, but measures the
greatness flour obligations to them, the for
mer having been DR.. Nevin's predecessor and
the latter his coadiutor.
Resolref, That whilst we offer our sympa-
thies To DIR. Nevin's family in their bercave-
ment, we also bid them rejoice that the sub
jcct of our common sorrow lived To witness
the justification of his great work in the APP
probation now accorded by many who for
merry denounced its author, and has At
length gone 10 rest in peace.
LIME, PLASTER, CEMENT-Car load in Stock
and we quote a. follows:
Best White Lime r barrel
Akron Cement r barrel
Portland Cement = barrel
Calcined Plaster r barrel .............-.-...S2.JO
Somerset Pa, Respectfully,
June IL, lss6. Cook x BEERIrs.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-06-16

The pay car. bound north on the :. q G.
Railroad, ran over a valuable cow belonging
10 Henry Kister, Monday afternoon, and in
iured her - severely that She died shortly af-
forwards.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-06-16

WANrRp.-Two Thousand cords Of Hem
lock Bark. at the new Steam Tannery. At
Hyndman. Apply 10
a. II Wurrr
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-06-16

Under the rules the name of crery candi-
date must be on the ticket. \ ticket that
does not contain the names Of al the candi-
dates is a spurious one and cannot legally be
counted.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-06-16

Monday some q her most prominent states
men Besides his Honor, Judge Baer, Gen.
hoontz and John Scott smiled upon US.
Their visit has no military or religious sig
Scott is looking after his Senatorial fences
Inquirer.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-06-16
o. lovely maid, we got the cake.

= '"TNF -""1 W
Mr.. Harry b. Colborn. son of Hon. A. J..
Colborn. was married to Miss Diana Thomas.
at the residence of the brides parents, in
Frustburg. Nd. at $50 O'Clock. Wednesday
evening, June ., 1856. Immediately after
the ceremony the bride and groom were
driven to their newly and elegantly furnished
house in another part of the village, where
they commenced life on their own hook, and
10 eat corn from their own crib. The HER
AIDS heartiest congratulations are extended.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-06-16

one thing noticeable in bonnets j. the
disappearance of dead bird enumeration
This commcndahlc change of fashion viii
probably put a stop TO " the slaughter Of the
iu~uoeaptsn
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-06-16

Manager Paul Casebeerof the Opera House
must wear a large sized hat or how else
would he know just what would please the
many patrons of his house. The entertain
ments he has provided - far have all been
first class and were highly appreciated by the
fnMn,s lnnnle
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-06-16

The Ursina Normal CLOSES next week. The
County Superintendent will hold an eXami-
nation beginning Tuesday, June 22d, at !
O'Clock P. NJ, and continued on "Wednesday
until completed. On Wednesday evening
the Normal class gives a public entertain
menr.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-06-16

Spring boapiers have begun to arrive.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-06-16

The courts have decided that mo boundary
ence can he made of barbed wire without
the consent of parties owning the adjacent
land and any man who puts a barbed wire
fence along the highway renders himself
liable for all injuries resulting To stock pass
ing along said highway. Farmers will do
well la make a note of this.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-06-16

During the last month the HERALD has put
IN more new type than any two of our local
contemporaries can boast of. All the mate
rial in Il composing room is fresh from
the foundry, and comprises many of the
latest styles and prettiest faced types. We
always have done the finest and best work of
amy office in the county, and are now better
prepared than ever before to continue To do
-, and nj the most reasonable rates.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-06-16

Ii j. with pleasure that we chronicle 81
memorable an event a. that of last Friday
evening, when the Ellsler-Weiss Opera Com
pany appeared at the Opera House and pre-
scented for the first time in Somerset Gilbert
x S~ullivan's brilliant opera. The Mikado.
The house afforded convincing proof that our
people are partial To light music, and the de-
lightful strains were warmly received and
loudly applaudci by the fairly large udien
present. Miss Marie Greenwood as Yam
Ylsm, yas sweetness itself, and her rendition
of the lineS beginning,
The sun whose rays are al ablaze
with everything glory,
completely won the hearts Of her hearers and
was enonsfsd aeaia and again. Mr.. Jos. Vo-
gels (Naaki Poo singing and acting were in
striking disagreement, the former being de
~liciously sweet and clear. while the latter
WIS ridiculously weak and %trifiing. The
audience seemed unanimous in that the sing
ing and acting of MIR. Geo. CASTOR, as 10 10,
was ~ near perfection a they could wish.
Mr.. John Duff, the Mikado, Mr.. T. j. Bryant.
Poo Bah-in fact. the entire company, were
far superior Ia any troupe ever heard in
Somerset. We simply echo the sentiment
Of all present in inviting them To visit Som
erses again.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-06-16

How do you like tive mean our new
dr~S2
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-06-16

The JohnStown Tribune SAYS if Charles :
Wolfe l. Nominated by the ProhibitioniSts
for Governor, he. will probably poll the fall
strength of that party, besides a great many
Of his old independent supporters. of whom
there were fifty thousand in 1881, when he
nominated himself
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-06-16

Capt. W. II. Sanner, acting Chairman, ne
quests us to say that ne has had all the neces-
sary tickets and blanks for holding the pri-
mary election printed and that lac Is ROW
engaged in distributing them. He will send
the proper blanks and tickets for each pre-
cinct to some reliable and well known Re
publican who will have them at the pollow-
ing place If the precinct at an early hour on
Saturday morning, June 18th. 1t will then,
under the rules, become the duty of the Re
publicans who assembled during the first
hour. from : O'Clock To 9. To select by ballot A.,
officers Ia hold the election. \ blank space
has been left on the tickets on which la
write the name of the Committeeman. The
Committeeman elected will serve during the
ensuing year and will bring the returns from
their respective precincts to Somerset ON
Tuesday June 18th, when they will meet in
convention at the court house and count the
returns, and elect a chairman for the com
ing year. \ copy of the rules governing the
holding of Republican primary elections in
Somerset county will he sent with the blanks
and tickets 10 each precinct. All election
officers must be properly qualified and the
rules rigidly adhered to in ,very respect. The
names of all the candidates must be on every
ticket.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-06-16

on account Of his horse being slightly
foundcrci. Mr.. VI. X. Johns, one Of Paint
townships >taunehest Republicans, took a
day off and spent Tuesday in Somerset. His
horse is very fine one and in a few days
will he ~ well ~ ever.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-06-16

Miss Emma II. Bser. daughter, "f Judge
Baer. and Miss Maymie Uhl. daughter OF
John Ii. Ulh, Esd returned home las, week
frUm the Wesleyan Female institute. s,aun-
ton, Virginia, where they had been entered
as students.