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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-01-13

CoxTEaPr FOR THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS.
i am pleased to hear of the appointment
of jeremiah Snyder, Esq, as Justice at Mt.
Carmel He has had considerable expert
ence and will make an impartial officer.
They tell pretty good story of Jere when
he was one of Sunbury's Justices some years
ago 1t appears that during the war man
in an adjacent township brought the remains
of son home in a metallic coffin, bat bur-
led him in wooden casket Some time af-
terward this metallic coffin was purchased
by neighbor for the purpose also OF bring
ing homethe body of a son from one of the
battle fields and 1t was used for the second
burial of the body But it was never paid
for. The original owner of the box died
and afterwards his widow brought suit be-
fore Jere for the box. The defendant ap-
peared and was going to plead the statute of
limitations
No, sirr' roared Jere, bringing his pom
derous fist down on the table. you can't
enter no such plea before this court; pay
this widow for the coffin your dead son lies
in or Ii issue a commitment and haye you
in Jail in five minutes"
The widow received her money
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-01-13

Superintendent HIgbee, of the Soldiers
Orphans Schools has forwarded to each
post of the Grand Army list of $50 chill
dren who will be discharged from the
schools during 1886 This is done so that
effects can be made to secure them places to
make an honest livelihood. All the chill
dren to be discharged are sixteen years of
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-01-13

Prof Wolf, who is registered as a teacher
in Ravne township, Is perhaps the Oldest
teacher now in active service in the county.
He has been teacher for oyer thirty years,
AMI among his scholars this winter are
grandchildren of persons who attended his
first school = Indiana Messsnncr
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-01-13

Three hundred and thirty convicts in the
Western penitentiary were thrown into Idle
ness last week by the expiration of contrat IS
with the Penn'a Construction Co, IRON
works, and Long & Sheppard, cigars aiid
brooms. These convicts will remain io Il
until some other industry is provided io'
them They will probably be put to rug
making
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-01-13

To obyiate the trouble of supplying water
to the coke-ovens during the summer
months the H. c. Frick Coke Company have
begun work on gigantic plan. The Com
pany has purchased part of the William
Barnhart tarn, two miles east of Mt Pleas
ant, on the Somerset pike, the tract living
north of the road and traversed by Brush
Run. The path Of the run lies between two
high hills for long distance. IT is propos-
ed to turn this small valley into lake. The
water will cover from forty to fifty acres and
be from three to nine feet deep Giant
pumps will force the water to where it is
needed.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-01-13

The church belonging to the Baptist con-
gregation of Everett was destroyed by fire
at an early hour Monday marning. The fire
is supposed to have been of incendiary ori-
gin. While the people were watching the
fire repeated efforts were made by burglars
10 break into three or four of the leading
stores in town The Church will lose 81 ,00G.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-01-13

A curious old coin was found near Il le
line kilns on North Main street. Chamber s.
burg, last week 1t has the inscription Ia
commemoration of the extinction of Col O.
nial Slavery throughout the British domi n
ions in the reign of William "" The e.
verse has the figure of slave with as
shackles broken and the words, This is t ne
Lords dpings. l7S4."
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-01-13

Fit Is true that "an ounce of prevention is
rorfh pound Of cure" then it will richly repay
veil persons as we'll ss invslids. to send FIR the
ISvALrDs' GAZETTE, published By Drs. Sykes &
Moore, the eminent practitioners In Chronic Dis
eases for 1t points out the Causes Of Chronic Dis
eases and shows that they are nearly all avoid
able. 1t is \ handsome eight-psgs sheet, and is
ssat free TO any one addressing DRs. SYKES &
moore sol Penn Street. Pittsburgh Pa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-01-13

Il is easy to prevent rust in a sho'ycas' :.
1t is well known that the rusting of briEt
steel goods is due to the precipitation Ci
atmospheric moisture upon the metal. This
may be obviated by keeping the air sur
rounding the goods in dry condition; and
saucer of powdered quicklime placed in An
ordinary showcase will usually suffice 10
prevent the rusting of the cutlery exhibi ted
therein.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-01-13

The Pittsburg Dispatch, always enterpris
ing aud progressive, promises to be better
than ever during 1886. One Of the special
ties of the Dispatch that takes largely with
country readers is its large staff of corre-
spondents, who furnish it with all the news
of Western Pennsylvania in its freshest and
brightest form. 1t is a first class paper in
all departments.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-01-13
Whale captured on Long Island.

EAST HAMPTON, Jan. S.-Captain
Edwards crew captured a large
right whale off Amagansett this az
ternoon, landing their prize at
o'clock. The whale will give forty
barrels of oil, and will yield its cap.
tors $1,000. A school of whales is
in sight, and crew has gone out.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-01-13

According to ther eport of DIR. Higbee
Superintendent af Public Instruction of the
State, there are 2 25s school districts in the
State; schools, 2o,25l; graded schools, -
$50; superintendents, Ill male teachers.
SAL female teachers. 1898; cost of TIM
ifion, S5,5S6.iS 10; cost of building, pur-
chasing, and renting. si,72s, ,3S2 50; cost of
fuel. contingencies. debt. and interest paid.
81, AS, 81, IS; estimated value of school
property, ss2 GA i45; increase in cost OF tu-
iiion since last report, sis2 s44 60; increase
in cost of building. ETC.. 81. 249 s.: increase
IN cost of fuel, ete.. S337. 1925.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-01-13

The first and partial account of Stephen
Stutzman, assignee of NJ. W. Keim & Co.,
will be made at the present term of Argu-
ment Court. The report shows about S3o.-
000 already realized with sales of land in
Kansas and collections on note and oiher
accounts still to be made
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-01-13

Court convened on Monday morning. a
call of the panel showed that there were not
enough jurors present to proceed with the
trial of cases. The afternoon trains brought
in quite number and the Court was able
10 20 ahead.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-01-13

The ferocions panther, which has been a
prolific source of blood-curdling items for
tue Somerset papers, turns out to be an OF
ter, and is now killed.-Greeasb,ug Herald.
You're another. Ii was Bedford county
girls that had to do without "fellers' be-
cause the panther was at large.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-01-13

On December l, L. J. Fox presented pc
titIon to the Northampton county court
asking for an injunction to restrain the as
SCISSOR of his district from requiring him to
make return under oath of his personal
property as provided in the new tax Law.
Mr. Fox took the ground that the act was
unconstitutional. The matter was argued
by prominent attorneys, and on Monday
Judge Schuyler filed an opinion declaring
the law constitutional and dssolving th e in
junction.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-01-13
A &IGNEE'S NOTICE.

solomon uhl n AID wife No. ga Feb. Term 1883
John H. Uhl. J Voluntary Assignment
Notice Is hereby given that SO omon Uhl an
! wife of omerset. Pa by deed Of voluntary as
signment dated 6;n January, 1855. have assigned
to John IL. Uh OF said place in trust for the hene
fit of the creditors Of The said Solsmod UhI sl the
estate real and personal OF the said Solomon hi
All persons indebted t. the said Solomon hi VIII
make immediate payment to the said assignee
and those having claims aud demands Ill pres nj
the same without delay. at his Office at Somerset
Pa JOHN II. UHL.
Jan'y Is. Iss6. Assignee
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-01-13

The Washington 0bserre is fifteen years
old and is proud Of it. We hope some OF its
delinquent subscribers in fit of remorse
will give it an oil lease on which gusher
that knocks the boots off the Smith well will
be struck. II deserves it.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-01-13

Capt. G. Shannon Mullin, one of the old
war horses OF Republicanism in Bedford
county was sworn in as an Associate Judge
and took his place on the Bench beside
Judges Baer and King on Tuesday last.
Captain Mullin is the first Republican As
sociate Judge of Bedford county for many
years
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-01-13

Mr. A. H. CofIroth, Jr., editor of the Som
erset Democrat has been confined 70 his
home for some time by severe attack OF
sickness. His many friends were pleased to
see him so far recovered as to be at his Of
fee Tuesday.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-01-13

The grand Jury al the recent term OF the
Indiana County court recommended that the
Court call convention of road Supervisors
and instruct them as to their duties. The
idea is an excellent one and might be cop
led with profit in this and other counties.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-01-13

Mr. James Snyder, city engineer of MIN
neapolis, Minn., is visiting the family of his
uncle. Elias Cunningham, Esq. Mr.. Snyder
is on his return from trip to New York,
preparatory to going to San Francisco.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-01-13

The Board of County Commissioners, at
their meeting last week, elected the follow
ing persons for the year 1856: Clerk, A. j
Hileman; Attorney, J. r Scott; Physician
to Jail, Dr. II. S. kimmeI; Custodian ol
public grounds, Chas. A kimmel.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-01-13

1t is lucky thing for the farmers tia;
now the severe freezing weather has come
the fields are covered with nice blanket of
snow. 1t rs great protection to grain and
grass fields
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-01-13
PRO BONO PUBLIC

We announce that having bought large
stock of Flannels, Yarns, Blankets, Canton
Flannels and other Fall and Winter Goods at
Low Figures we can offer them at prices never
before touched by the trade. Everyone that
buys will have the benefit of Low Prices. Our
stock of Carpets, Oil Cloths Linoleums, Mat
tings, Rugs, Stair-crash, Stair-rods, Buttons.
&C.. &C., is very large, and is composed of the
most desirable goods in the market
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-01-13

The Pennsylvania railroad viii shortly Ss
in position TO furnish heated freight cars
over its lines so that the handling of ban an
as and other sensitive fruits will be atte ud-
ed with no more risk in winter than in
summer The appliance used is known TO
the trade as the Eastman freight car hea ter,
and both heats and ventilates the car auto
matically. When the car is loaded it may
be sealed and requires no more attention
until it reaches the end ofthe journey. even
if it passes through 20 degrees below zero
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-01-13

Mr. Charles d. Beegle, of Bedford, was
last week appointed Deputy United Ststes
Marshall for the Western District of Penn
sylyania
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-01-13

Mr. NJ. II. Hartzell. of Glade, has pur-
chased the residence of Il. II. Dull, in Rock
wood. 1t is understood that Mart will leave
the garden spot for lockwood when the
robins nest again..
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-01-13

Mr.. Rufus II. Dull has sold his handsome
residence at Rosewood, and, rumor hath it,
will remove to Somerset in the Spring.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-01-13

DIR. Higbee made the following point at
the late Bedford county institute: This
year a farmer has a litter of IL pigs. There
are two runts He sells the best and keeps
the runts. Next year there are four runis
and he is runt. Let the directors lower
the wages and the teachers become runts /:
and finally the good teachers all leave the
district and nothing is left but runts. Good
wages will draw teachers fit for the training
of any child at almost any age
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-01-13

Owing TO the intense cold and the small
number of pupils able TO reach the building,
on account of the snow blockade, there was
no school on Monday
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-01-13

The first train to arrive in Johnstown on
the S. & c. Branch after Saturday morning
was the Baltimore Accommodation. due
there at 90 p N. 1t got there at I2 O'Clock
Sunday. IL consisted Of two engines, q
baggage car and passenger coach. Return
From Somerset TO lockwood it was drawn
By four engines Monday mornings train
arrived at o'clock IL was drawn by two
engines. The road was reported pretty well
opened and it was expected that trains
would henceforih run close 10 schedul.
time, unless some additional obstruction
ould intervene
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-01-13

KAUFMANNs' Boyccrr LsFTEp.-The bitter
warfare which has been waged by organized
labor against J. Kaufman & Bros. the
weil-known clethiers, corner Fifth avenue
and Smithie.d street. Pittsburg. ended Sat.
urdsy night, Jan. 3d. at the meeting of the
Trades Assembly, where all differences be-
tween the labor unions and the Kaufganns
were p,aceably adjusted.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-01-13

About $50 Monday morning The West
Newton Accommodation on the b. K .. X.
r. ran into the rear of the McKeesport Ac-
commodation, which was standing at the
Salt-works Station seven miles east of Pitts
burg. The West Newton train was going at a
high rate of speed, and the engine crashed
through the smoker of the McKeesport Ac-
commodation. filing it with steam For
tunately the passengers IN the smoking car
were notified of the danger before
the trains came together and by jumping
from the car escaped without serious in
iuries a number of them, however, were
slightly cut and bruised. One man had his
right leg broken and another sustained a
fracture of the nose. The second train was
filled with school-children who became
panic-stricken, and were with difficulty pre-
vented from jumping from the windows.
The accident was caused by a snow block
ade which delayed the McKeesport Accom-
nodation an hour.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-01-13

Saturday and Sunday when the thermom-
eter was registering ten and twelve degrees
below zero.eyery blasted fool you met asked
Is this cold enough for your
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-01-13

~Pecks Bad Boy performed his antics
for good sized audience at the Skating rink
Friday evening
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-01-13
EXECUTRIX' NOTICE.

Estate Of Jacob weigle, deed, late Of StoRyereek
Twp. Somerset Co.. Pa.
Letters testamentary IN the above estate hay
ing been granted to q e undersigned by the prop
er authority notice is hereby given all persons
indebted to said estate t. make immediate pay
men,, and those having claims against the same
will present them guiy ies ted for settle
refilence ofdeeeased. in She rkss iiie.
SARAH WEIG-E
dee23, Executrix.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-01-13

On Saturday small amount of ice was
hauled from the dam to the various ice
houses IN town. 1t vas about inches
thick and of very poor quality.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-01-13

NOTICE TO ORGANIZED WoRKlSGNEN.-Now
as all difficulties between Labor Unions and
Kaufmann's have been amlcable settled afd
the boycott lifted, it is the duty Of all organ
izsd workingmen to earnestly endeiv-
endeavor to repair the damage
done the firm by again buying their cloth
ing, shoes, hats and furnishing goods at
kaafmsnn's Grand Depot, Fifth avenue and
Smithfieid street, Pittsburg, and encourage
all others to do likewise. Besides econom-
zeal people will certainly find it to their adj
vantage to trade with Kanfmanns as their
prices are at leas. TWENTY-FIVE per cent. low
er than at any other Pittsburg House, and
they have the largest stock to select from.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-01-13

~ more money than at anything else by
" "uuVts.inE an agency fer the best selling
book cut. Beginners succeed grandly. None
fail Terms frse. HAH.ET BOOK Co., Portland
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-01-13

Read the HERALD. hand 1t 10 your neigh
Dor, and ask him to become a subscriber at
once.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-01-13
CoSrLvExcr Inens

! CONFLUENCE fnEMs.
Some young men who would like to be
! called respectable, have been writing in the
4 outer school hall, the Eiost vulgar and
blackguard statements about decent
young ladies, that a deprayed and corrupt
( heart could possibly think of. and yet there
is no effort being made to discover the vii
| lains, by either teacher or director Give
us genuine reform.
| The time for holding the spring sieations
is close at hand, and in this place there is
being some figuring done among prospective
candidates for some of the offices. tIAe Re
publicans are largely in the majority -thsee
to one but generally there are some Demo-
Gratis elected The Democratic representa-
ton on the School Board has been rather a
bad factor SO far as the success ofthe schools
are concerned and the wishes of the people
respected. Let us have reform
There seems to be an inexcusable amount
of carelessness on the part of some telegraph
operators merchant of this place sent
his family to Allegheny City. on a visit.and
as soon as the train left here he teegraphed
to a friend in Allegheny City to meet his
family upon their arrival at the depot. The
message was received in due time, but not
delivered until long after the passengers
arrived. The message laid in the Office for
hours and was delivered after il was of re
value to any one. Is this fair dealing?
The Northern States are entitled to 209
members in the House of Representatives
and the Southern States 70 il6. Mr. Carlisle
in the distribution of the House committees,
awarded % chairmanships to the South and
only 10 to the North The distribution is
fair when considered from bourbon stand
point. Out of the lS7 Democratic members
in the House there are only ~ from The
loyal North and 10 from the South
The South owns so per cent. and the North
ouly 80 per cent. of Democratic party The
North owns the industry and capital of the
country. but the South. with her improvi-
dence. rules the country by election frauds
committed in the name of the Democracy.
Jan. g. 1886 Y
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-01-13
lc.n. AZ cost at Becher's.

,,5 Caps at cost at Beehers
bpo,ers will soon be on the go.
-. for 1856 at Fishers Book Store.
-,.-rsar at and below cost at Bechers.
~, e-let the worthy poor these wintry
.s yards Of Brocaded dress goods at
..s, Parker & Parker's.
rt. the Clothier, Is offering the great
-a-sins ever seen in Somerset
,..b.n Smith and William Rodgers, OF
p. ver, among our callers Monday.
.so,drsd and two teachers attended
r.,moreland county Teachers lnsti-
a
baltimore q Ohio is putting up an
..li.h, plant in their yards at Cum
bslaL
we're 2l2 teachers enrolled at the
r.. connty Teachers Institute, at I'M
,srn, last week.
y,r IS the time for overcoats. Becher
...te lar,est line in town. and is selling
e.n and below cost.
r..,io C C. Markle, of West Newton
New Mexico to start cattle ranch
r.ek After he gets settled be viii
.. f..,f,. ont there
n,GJ Beachy, Dentist, is now in SOM
...- Pa and can be seen for short time
..li. Dental Rooms at the Central Hotel.
- s-sserraiion of the nstural teeth spec
ly.
q. Lu-A large, new frame house on
lain street. conveniently arranged, loca-
...- 5s..-able. Immediate possession given.
r.. f,r,ber information call on or address
1, 5tce.
wr8 Yards of Guinet Black Dress Silk at
sqa.s per yard. worth 81, at
PARKER & PARKER's.
Huntingdon Local NeIrs: 1t is probable
atso licenses to sell liquor will be grant
a al ihe next term Of the county court
huntingdon county will likely have no Ii
,.aed houses after April, lsS6.
ut George Cooper, of Mt. Pleasant, while
or. hunting, on Christmas shot a pheasant
vsh pIumage as white as snow. The rare
F-i Is now in the hands of n tayidermist
s-i when mounted will be placed on exhi-
E.i5n at the National hotel.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-01-13

Evidently the good christians of Somerset
thought it was cold enough ON Sunday TO
freeze sbeol over and confine his satanic
majesty. The Disciple and Lutheran
churches were opened for short time in
the morning, but in the evening the devil
of storm-was permitted TO go around
bowling like roaring lion seeking whom
he might devour, unmolested.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-01-13

The Board of Poor Directors of Westm ore-
land county have made the following ap-
W. w Francis, of Bethany salary, s5D0.
Matron. Mrs. ". W. Francis; salary, 81 30
Physician. DIR. l. 0lfutt; salary, 500. At
torneys. Venting and Miller; no sal airy
fixed Farmer. 4 Larimer. Donegal To an
ship; wages, $50 per month Watehm AN,
Henry Parsons, Mount Pleasant Townsb Sp
wages sl.5) per day. Engineer. San sael
Neleigh wages, Si7 30 per month,
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-01-13
r EGAL NOTICE.

To Charles Rodgers, Of Bedford county, Pa.
Catherine Lal ton, James Rodgers. Davii
Rodgers, all of Cambria county. Pa. Elmer
Rodgers, of Chicsgo Ill. and the follpwing
heirs OF Agnes, now deceased viz: David Shat
fer Hannah, intsrmarried with Jacob Leaznre.
Of Cambria County. Pa. Mary, infermarried
with Henry Ling, Of Kansas and William Shat
fer. of Arkansas
You are hereby notified that in pursuance OF a
writ Of Partition issued out OF the Orphans Court
OF Somerset County, Pa will holi an inquest on
the real estate Of David Rodgers, deed, situate in
Shade township Somerset county, Pa, on thurs
day the 18th day OF Febru ,ry, 1885. when and
where you can attend If you think proper.
Sherif's Office, JOHN WINTERS.
Jan'y Is 1855. Sheriff
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-01-13

MARRIAGE LIcESsx.--The following mar.
riage licenses have been granted by Regis.
ter and Recorder Shafer during the week
ending January IL. 1885
Elias b. Fox. of Carroll Co.. ILL.,, and Jen
ME r Mason, of New Centreviile
Rudolph B. PhiIlippi. of Hardy, Nebraska
and Flora J. Mason.
Norman S. Berkey and Emma Berkeybile,
of Shade township.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-01-13

We have received a copy of Vick's Floral
Guide for 1886. 1t is wonderfully beauti-
full number, the frontspiece being a painting
of budding geranium that is almost as
natural as life. An equally pretty thing is a
colored picture of the Comtesse De Serengc
rose. There are great many other fine il
lustrations, and the entire contents are in
valuable to the fIori-culturist