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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-01-06
THE
PHILADELPHIA
WEEKLY Times.
Attractive, Entertaining, Instructive.
The Family Journal Of America.
Stories of the War,
Illustrated ia Erery issue.
A PAPER FOR THE HOMES OF THE
LAND-SPARKLING AND ORIGINAL
IN EVERY FEATURE.

On the 1st of January Next a new
departure in every feature Of the
Weekly TIMES will be made. Every
number will be literally illustrated
in its War contributions, which have
SO long been a speciality in its COL
umns, and in its Stories, which viii
be greatly enlarged from the pens of
the best writers, and III current His.
tory. Biography, Politics, Art, Sci
ence and the leading events Of the
day.
The time has passed for the week
ly journal Of the city to fill the place
of a newspaper. The daily newspa-
per from the great centres of news
now reaches into every section of
the land. Every inland city and
every town ofimportanee have their
daily newspapers,and the local week
ly, with the wonderful progress in
provincial journalism, meets every
want that the daily newspaper fails
to supply. The metropolitan week
ly of to-day must be much more
than a newspaper it must be a mag
azine of family reading ; it must lead
the magazine In popular literature !;
it must lead it in popular iilustra-
ton, and it must meet every require
ment of the intelligent reader of
every class.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-01-06
A Lebanon County Enoch Arden.

LEBANON, Dec. 30.-Three years
ago Samuel Shuler, of Newsmans-
town, this county, mysteriously dis
appeared. No trace of him could be
found. His wife and several chill
dren mourned him as dead. Sever
al days ago there was a knock at the
door and when it was opened Shuler
walked in, alive and well. He said
that he had been West, speculated
and made money by hard work.
When he left, his family were in des-
titute circumstances. Since then
they were supported by David Web
er, a young man OF the town, and
there also had been additions to the
family.
When Shuler fonnd this his wife
had formed sn attachment for Web
ner he showed his sorrow in bitter
tears. To-day he signed a paper re.
leasing her from all further matri-
monial alliance with himself. He
then kissed his children. bid his wife
good by and committed them TO the
care OF Weber, who promised to dc
his best to make them happy.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-01-06
Starving Themselves.

MILwAUKEE, Dec. 31.-Several
persons are starving in Palmyra in
frenzy ofreligious excitement. Three
weeks ago a revival began, and the
ministers and several Others pledged
themselves not to taste a morsel Of
food until certain things were &C.
compiEhed, Thomas Green, who is
alleged to have tasted fifteen days,
began taking nourishment to-day.
There is no change in the eoad;-
ton of the Rev. Mr.. Pate, who is
conducting the revival meetings, and
is also fasting. Sig other members
Of the congregation are also fssting.
Meetings are held at 6 A. n, 10 p. NJ,
and 3 Pm. The authorities will
not interfere. All insist that they
began fasting that they might be-
come sanctifed and have power to
save sinners.
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Burned to a Crisp.

MOUNT HOLLY, Dec. 30.-At Bun
ker Hill, a small negro settlement
near here, a colored girl eighteen
years of age was burned to death
last night. She and her mother had
been to this place to witness a min
strel entertainment. After returning
home they kindled a rousing wood
fire in the stove and, lying down on
the floor, went to sleep. About two
o'clock this morning the girl awoke
to find herself on fire, spark from
the stove having ignited her cloth
ing. Her cries for help aroused an
aged colored man who was asleep
on an old straw bed on a settee. In
his fright the old man picked up the
mattress and flung 1t on the girl,
hoping to smother the flame but
the straw protruding from holes in
the covering quickly caught on fire,
and Immediately the girl was en-
veloped in blaze which burned her
TO a crisp.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-01-06

The Pittsburg Dispatch comes to
the fore with a statement that the
Standard Oil Company, the II. C.
Frick & Co. Coke Company, and the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
have formed a combination to util-
ise the gas from the ovens of the
coke country, and pipe it to Phila-
delphia for Illuminating purposes,
while also supplying the city with
natural gas for fuel. This is a stu
pendous scheme, or stupendous
story, which, We are not prepared tc
say. The only real difficulties in
the way are purely mechanical, and
Ia view of the difficult feats that are
daily performed in this line, we are
not prepared to deny that the ex.
plot can be achieved, but whether
so gigantic a monopoly can be made
successful the future can alone de
termine.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-01-06
Fire Destroyes Church Luxuries.

NEw.,YoRK, Jan. IA fire broke
out in st. Luke's Protestant Episco-
pal Church this evening, and, before
it was got under control, caused a
damage of at least $4,000. The
organ, valued at $1,000, was destroy
ed, and 1.-THE new marble memorial
chancel was ruined. A number of
stained glass windows were also de-
stroyed. A number of stained glass
windows were also destroyed. The
insurance is $4,000. The church
was built in 1921, and had for its
rectors five bishops, previous to the
present pastor, Rev. DR.. Isaac H.
Lutte, who has been in charge of
the parish for SO years.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-01-06
Had an Eye Hooked Ont.

BEDFORD, Dec. 31.-Last Saturday
evening, Joseph Dull, Esq, a resi-
dent of New Buena Vista, this coun
ty, went into his stable to tie his
COW, when she threw her head
around and the point of her horn
struck Mr.. Dull in his right eye,
knocking the eyeball clear opt on
his cheek, completely destroying the
sight ofthe eye. The injury caused
him much pain and he is confined to
his bed With little prospects OF his
recovery. Mr.. Dull is about seventy
years of age and is we'll known in
the county.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-01-06

IN its anxiety 10 have primary
election called this month, the Com
mercial profiers to furnish the blanks
free Of expense" People with or
dinary memories viii remember
that before the last primary election
this same paper announced that il
was publishing the cards of the can
didates ''free OF expense" yet all the
same, il collected $4,000 from the
chairman for the publication. That
old dodge went put money in the
Commercials purse the second
time.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-01-06
Fatally Shot.

New CASTLE, Dec. 31.-James
Kinkaid, prominent citizen of Ma
honing, town near here, was fatally
shot by an unknown burglar at an
early hour this morning. The bur-
glar had secured Kinkaid's money
and gold watch from his clothes,
and was leaving the house when
Kinkaid awakened. He followed the
burglar, who turned on him, and
drawing revolver, shot him thro'
the breast, the ball passing through
his body, coming out at the back.
The burglar then made his escape.
Mr.. kinkaid is still living, but no
hopes are entertained of his recov.
ery-
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-01-06

THE world do novel A colored
man has been appointed to a clerk
ship in Washington under this Dem
ocratic administration. 1t was a
mistake. though. 1t wasn't known
be was black until he presented him.
self at the Department. He had
passed the civil service examination,
and the Commissioners had not re-
ported his color.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-01-06

IT is an interesting fact that the
first commission signed by President
Cleveland after his Cabinet COM
missions was that of General Grant
as General of the Army on the retir-
ed list; and the first act of Congress
signed by him was the bill giving
Mrs. Grant an annuity of $1,000.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-01-06

THE long strike of the coal miners
on the Monongahela river has been
terminated by the miners agreeing
TO resume work at the old wages.
This strike was supported by mask
ed mobs, and this unlawful proceed
ure, if nothing else, was sufficient to
stamp it with failure.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-01-06
Cozad, Dawson Co. Neb., Dec. %. 1885


Mr.. Editor In the closing hours Of t he
year 1885, | call to remembrance many
things; some Of a pleasant character, others
not so pleasant. One event of painful re-
membrance is the death of Sister Catharine
Mountain She died in Confluence on the
18th day of September last at the residence
of Dr.. Mountain, her nephew Sister Noun
tain was 50 years of age at the time of her
death had been member of the Christian
Church for 80 years, having obeyed the gos-
pei under the preaching of Bro. Forward, of
Somerset. During her entire christian life
her character was one of unsullied purity,
Her chief delight consisted in reading the
Bible and of attending to the duties which
it enjoins. Her seat was never vacant in
the house of the Lord except when deprived
from SO doing by sickness Having read
the Bible through nineteen times and Dor
tons Of it daily, she was familiar with its
teaching and took great delight in convers-
ing W tn Others in reference TO its glorious
promises, Sister Mountain greatly desired
t. live close to a house wherein she could
worship, with her brethren and sisters, the
Lord Jesus Christ Some years ago
house was built in Petersburgh, near her
home. This was a source of great comfort
to her. This was the first house erected in
this County south of Centreville, She had
the pleasure Of seeing another house built
in Confluence by the Disciples of Christ,
and on the dav of ber death another house
was dedicated by her brethren near Coffin
Rocks, in Addison Township. Sister Noun
tain loved the cause of Christ, and nothing
pleased her more than its prosperity. She
lived to see it prosper in many places around
her, and while We lament her loss, yet the
remembrance Of her many virtues will still
encourage our hearts TO press onward. know
ing that soon We will meet her IN that land
where no parting will be known.
Addison, Jgn'y 1, 1886 II. A. II.
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gods. to be lured away from the
right, to follow the agnus fataoas OF
the Commercial that has repeatedly
attempted to lead them into the
ouagmire of discord and distraction,
we as well as they, must abide the
result. Any disregard of the rules.
will in time, return to plague us, and
will eventually end in their being
totally ignored and the certain over
throw of all party organization.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-01-06

How. CHARLES K. BUcKALEw, has
declined the appointment of Su-
preme Court Reporter, rendered him
by Governor Pattison. He was
chiefly moved thereto by the reason
thai the pay was too small for the
amount of work required.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-01-06

The terms of over a hundred
Presidential postmasters expired in
December, and at least twice that
many will expire during the present
month. What a lot Of Democratic
mouths must be watering, in antici-
patton Of the feast of fat things in
store for some Of theml
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-01-06

Iris said that several Congressmen
were afraid to go home to eat their
Christmas turkey, because their con-
stituents expect them to spend all
their time hunting offices for them.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-01-06

The Commercial persists in wrest-
ling with the Rules and Regula-
tons formerly governing Repubi-
can primary elections in this county.
Did the stupid old thing never hear
offhe erevised edition 2n
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-01-06

The court in Northumberland
county has decided that the law
does not prohibit buying whisky on
Sunday. 1t is the wicked landlord
who sells it that violates the law.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-01-06

CONGRESS resumed business at the
old stand on yesterday. the 9TH inst
Il is to be hoped that TIE members
who turhed over q new leaf on New
Year day, will not forget it before
the season ends.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-01-06
STORIES Or THE WAR

Will be published in each number from the
ablest writers who participated in the bloody
drama of civil strife. aud each will be pro-
fnsely illustrated The most entertaining
and instructive STORIES from the best wri-
tiers OF fiction will appear in each issue with
illustrations.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-01-06

Our Democratic friends who
found nothing in their stockings on
Christmas, fondly hoped for a New
Years gift. 1t now takes a yard
s;icl, to measure their countenances.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-01-06
1886.

Reminds us that another successful wear Of o..
history has expired, and with it the end of tSo
season of 1885. For the New Year we wiaS ia
you all much happiness, and promise YOU t5a
assurance that our endeavors to retain von
confidence in the future shall exceed those Of
the past.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-01-06

In turning over your new leaf for
the wear, resolve to take the HERALD,
read it, be virtuous, well-informed,
and happy.
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r EGAL NOTICE.

To Elizabeth, intcrmarried with James Rodg-
ers, of d., of Scalp Level, Cambria County, Pa.
and Aifretta, Ellen, Jesse and Katie, children of
Mary, intermarried with James Rodgers, now
deceased, of Altoona, Blair County, Pa.
You are hereby notified that in pursuance OF a
Writ of Partition issued out Of;he Orphans Court
of Somerset County, Pa. will hold an inquest
on the Real Estate of Alexander McGregor deed
situate in Shade Twp, Somerset Co, Pa, on
Thursd the 18th day OF January. 1855, when
and where you can attend IL you think proper.
Sherifrs Office, JOHN WINTERS.
Dec % 1885. Sheriff.
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1 uDIToR's NOTICE.

In the Estate of Abraham Brubaker decd.
The undersigned having been only appointed
Auditor by the Orphans Court OF Somerset
County. Pa, to ascertain ydyancement, tx the
dover 10 the widow in the above estate, ami dis-
tribute the real and personal estate Of said deed,
to and among those legally entitled thereto, viii
sit at bis office in Somerset, Pa, on Wednesday.
the Sd day Of February 1856 TO attend to the cu-
ties OF the above appointment when and where all
persons interested may attend.
II. L. BAER,
decso. Auditor
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-01-06

NoTIcE Is hereby given that the undersigned
will meet to attend tothe duties of the above ar-
pointment on Friday, the 18th day of January
1885, at the office Of Colborn s. Colborr In ner
set, at 10 o'clock A. NJ. when and where ali par
ties interested may attend if they think proper.
decse. St. Auditor
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-01-06

THERE is said to be over two thou
sand nominations now pending be-
fore the Senate, awaiting confirma-
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-01-06

GOVERNOR HILL, of New York,
and Governor Lee, of Virginia, were
both inaugurated on New Year day.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-01-06
EGAL NOTICE.

IL Franklin Lohr. John Lohr. MeCielien Lohr,
Daniel Iohr. Jane I.ohr, intermarried with IT.
win Clark, Christina Lohr. intermarried with
Joseph Fash and jeremiah Lohr, OF Central
America, and Elizabeth, intermarrfed with
Thomas L. Hite. of Cambria County, Pern'a.
You are hereby notified that in pursuance u a
Writ of Partition issued out 0fthe Orphans Court
of Somerset County, Pa. viii hold an inAnest
on the real estate OF Adaline LohE, decd. Situate
IN Shade Twp, Somerset Co. Pa, on Thursday,
the lth day of February. 1856. when and where
you can attend il you think proper.
Shcrifi's uflice, JOHN WINTERS.
Dee as lss6 Sheriff
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cpEorAL COUNT PROCLAMATION.

WHEREAS, The Honorable the Judges OF the
Court of Common Pleas Of S0msrset County have
ordered that Special or Adjourned Court OF
Common Pleas, Quarter Sessions, and Orphans
Court for the trial OF causes therein shall be held
at Somerset on
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-01-06
THESE REDUCTIONS

Are pronounced with view of deuding an unsrspact
public We give you strong for making the annuD
ment and deny the public point out single instance N
which have resored augh but honest proper and m
of advertising. We have the confidence the pn
and have yet abused it.
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DWELLING HOUSE.
EXECUTOR'S NOTICE.

Estate of Lewis Weigley, dec T., late OF Somerset
township, Somerset Co., Pa
Letters on the above estate having
been granted TO the undersigned by the proper au
tho.ity. notice Is hereby given to all persons in
debted TO said estate to make immediate pay
ment, and those having claims against It to pre-
sent them duly authentica.ed for settlement and
allowance on Saturday, the 18th day of February
1855, at the late residence of the deceased
JOHN WEIGLEY,
Jan. Q. Executor.
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TERMS s
I EGAL NOTICE.

To Jonas Snyder, of Fulton county, Ohio, Mary
intermarried with Joseph Prtts, (now deeeased)
OF Pennsvlle Westmoreland county, Pa, the fol-
lswing heirs of John A. Snyder, deceased viz /:
Ross Snyder. of Barton. Allegheny county, Md,
Allen Snydcr and David Snyder, both of Gales
burg, ILL.,, and the following hei irs Of Sarah, dec
who was intermarried with Robert Lindaman.
viz Solomon Lindaman of Morreil, Brown county
Kansas. and Sarah, intermarried with - Michel
son and Annie Rowen, both of Mill Run, Fayette
county, Pa:
You are hereby notified that in pursuance of
writof P.trtition issued out Of the Orphans Court
OF Som rset county, Pa. will hold an inquest on
the real estate of Adam ID. Snyder, decd, situate
in the borough OF lockwood Somerset county Pa,
at his late residence Monday the LIST day Of Feb
ruary, 1850. when and where you can attend If you
think proper.
sberins ofise, JOHN WINTERS.
Dec. %, 1ssj.i Sheriff.
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WANTED

An active, energetic young man with s5o0.o0 10
take an interest in profitable, pleasant and per-
manent business. No one need answer except
those having the money and meaning business.
To any such will nix an interview and give un-
questioned references to honesty, integrity and
good faith.
W. FRANK GAUL.
JESNERTowS.
ian cit. Somerset County, Pa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-01-06

John Magee and his wife wanted to come
America. but the family exchequsr was low. They
concocted a neat little plan, which hover did not
work to their satisfaction. They sent letter TO
the Prince Of Wales, informing him that unless he
Immediately transmitted te their address the
snug little sum OF seven hundred and fity pounds
they would feel themselves constrained To remove
him.
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TERMS.

Sold by all news agents at FIVE CENTS PER
COPY. BY mail 81 per year, or 81 for six
months. Clubs of ten. Sl5, and an extra
copy to the getter up of the club. Address
TIE TIMES.
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OUR MOTTO

Is and always will be, "New Seasons New Goods Ros
laying in stock however wish to speedily close out l
still remains of Winter Goods and in order to do 50
have made Extraordinarily Large Reductions Throughout %
establishment.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-01-06
ORPHANS COURT SALE
OF
Valuable Real Estate +!

DI VIRTUE of an Order of the Orphans Court
- of Somerset County, Pa., to US the undersign-
ed directed, We win expose TO public sale on the
premises, at O'Clock on
Friday, JANUARY %, 1856,
The following described Real Estate, late the
property of Daniel Yutzy, ofGreenville Township
In said County, decd.
M 4 A certain plantation or tract
uvOs lie of land situate in said Town
ship adjoining lands of Peter II. Miller ]. NJ.
\ utzy, Benjamin Lowry, and others, containing
400 acres ami 1S5 pcrches, about acres ofwhich
iscleared, on which is erected a good frame house
and barn an orchard Of choice fruit on the prem.
ises, and the farm is In good slate OF cultiva-
ticn.
M~ a A certain tract IN said Town
bvOs Is ship, being the North end of
said tract No. !, containing ~ acres and lis
percbes, and lying close to Pocahontas. This will
be sold to suit purchasers, entire OF In lots.
TERMS
One-tbird In hand, and the balance in three
equal annual payments, to be secured on the
premises by Judgment bond 10 per cent. of the
hand-money TO be paid after the property is
knocked down. Possession given April lss6.
E. ID. YUTZY,
JOEL NJ. YUTZY,
dec30. Administrators Of Danl Yutzy, deed.
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A uDIToR'S NOTICE.

OF In the Orphans Court Of
James Gatten, decd Somerset Co., Pa
In the matter of the distrSbution of the funds In
said estate.
And now to Wit 18th December. 1885, on motion
OF j. X. Scott. Esq, the Court appoint L. @. Col
born, Esq. Auditor TO make and report distribu
ton of the fund In the hands Of j. W. Burkholder.
Administrator of James Gatten, deed, to and
among those legally entitled thereto.
SOMERSET COUNTY, SIS
- Extracts from the Record, Certified
SEAL 10Th December, 1885.
~ CHAS. q, SHAEER. Clerk.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-01-06

THE last Republican county COM
mittee elected in this county, was at
the primary election held on the
2Sth of June, 1884. This committee
chose John K. Scott as its chairman
and the time of their service expired
on the Both day Of June, 1885. Rule
9, provides that no person shall serve
as Judge for two succeeding years, and
therefore the members Of the last
committee are absolutely ineligible
to serve the present year. The party
is therefore absolutely without a
committee, and without chairman,
unless, as We once before suggested,
the chairman holds over until his
successor is duly elected, there being
nothing in the rules forbidding it.
1t is to be regretted that when the
committee in June last, decided that
there was no necessity for holding
primary, there being no competitors
for the offices, it overlooked the fact
that committeeman were to be elect
ed, but there is no sense in crying
over spilled milk, the fact cannot be
altered, and we have no committee
men.
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MONDAY, JANUARY II, 1886,

Now, therefore I, John Winters, High Sherif
otSomerset County, hereby iesue my yroeiaIla-
tion giving notice to all jurors and witnesses sum
oned and TO all parties in caus6s TO be there and
then tried, 10 be in attendance on said Court.
JOHN WINTERS,
SHERIFF's OFFICE, Sheriff.
dec. Is. 1855.
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SALE OR RENT.

A large water power and steam Grist MILL with
New Process Machinery, in Meyersdale Borough,
Somerset County, Penn'a.
Ss-For terms apply to the proprietors.
b. E. s. /. L. MEYERS,
jan o-st. Meyersdale Pa