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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-02-18
Frank Leslie's Sunday Magazine


For March well sustains the reputa-
ton Of this favorite family. The open
ing article is "The Origin Of the New
York Churches" is really relig-
ious history Of New York city. 1t is
profusely illustrated with views of the
city at different periods, several of the
early and now destroyed church build.
ings, and portraits of eminent persons
connected with them. A curious ar
ticle, entitled Fish Out of Water,
with its still more curious illustrations
will attract the attention OF the natur.
alist. Prof. Elliott's second article on
Instructive Architects, treats of the
feathered species.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-02-18

When the Temperance wave struck
Rogersville several weeks ago, some OF
the most prominent men in Hawk
ms county renowned their former
habits and became advocates OF the
cause Among the number was Hon
". T. Gillenwaters, one OF the biggest
Drained lawyers in the State. Mr. Gil
lcnwaters is now candidate for Cir
cult Judge. He is Republican, but
we simply state what all who know
him know, when we say he has the
legal requirements to make an able
Judge. He came within o few votes
OF receiving the nomination for Gov
ernor at the time Gov. Hawkins wai
nominated and elected. He was also
Presidential Elector on the Repub
lican ticket in 1880. What the Re
publicans will do with his candidacy
for Circuit Judge, remains to be seen
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-02-18

We are glad to see that the papers
which have been making fun OF Mr.
Ellis Cooke, Of Rogersville, by pub
fishing very Auditory articles about
him as candidate for Congress have
abandoned the same. Mr.. Cooke is a
very good man, but not such mar
as the Democratic party in the First
District want to put out this year
Let US have man who can educate
the people in politics. as did Johnson
in his day.--Grseneville Bulletin.
Our friend o fthe Bulletin will finc
that Andy Johnsons are not very
plentiful articles in the First District
Tennessee never had but one Andrew
Johnson.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-02-18

By late telegram from Washing
ton it will be seen that the Republican
Senatorial caucas has determined
not to confirm any OF the Presidents
appointments to Offices from which
Republicans we're removed unless the
President will send to the Senate all
the papers relating to charges &c
This is adivorce OF the President from
the Republican Senate, and as he
may now hope to expect no favor'
from that quarter, We hope the Presi
dent will now turn his attention tc
turning the rascals out.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-02-18
Henry Watterson.

LOUISVILLE, Feb 16.-Mr. Wat
terson's condition at Q o'clock this
morning was much more satisfactory
to his physicians than it has been
since Thursday. His temperature was
reduced from 102 at midnight to 9e
AZ pulse still ia, but his intellect
seems perfectly clear.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-02-18

Ed. COMET The citizens OF Piney
Flats met Jan. S0th for the purpose OF
organizing themselves into a body to
take steps toward erecting building
for graded high school. A. j. Hall
was elected chairman and r. NJ.
Shank secretary. Speeches were
made by chairman Hall, DR.. NJ. NJ,
Martin, S. P. Bolton and S. D. Hughes.
Resolutions were passed expressing
the sense OF the meeting. Hiram
Hughes, A. ]. Hall, S. P. Bolton, DR..
NJ. NJ. Martin, A. NJ Shell and j. w.
Smith were appointed committee on
buildings and finances. The offer by
by s. D, HughS Of a site on which to
erect the building was accepted.
R. NJ. SHANK, Sec.
Feb 4 1875
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-02-18
THE COMET.
johnson City, Tenn. Feb. ls. 1886.

We publish on the first page OF
The CoMEr part Of letter from Gen.
A. A. Freeman, one OF the most prom
inent Republicans in the State, on
the Pan-Electric. Some Of the Repub-
lican editors in this end Of the State
might learn something by reading
II.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-02-18

PHILADELPHIA, February 16.--John
B. Coughs condition at noon to-day
was unchanged. Henry Cough, OF
Worcester, Mass, brother OF the IA
nous lecturer has been summoned TO
this city.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-02-18

Mr.. A. T. Dosser, q popular young
man Of Jonesboro was married at Gov.
ington, KY, Tuesday last 10 Miss An
nettie Mcclure, an accomplished
Young lady, formerly a resident OF
Jonesboro. The newly welded couple
arrived on the Louisville train yester-
day morning. stopped over for few
hours, and took the afternoon train icr
.Fenesboro>- Ka0rcilie Journal.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-02-18
John ID. GOugh has n Stroke
ofApoPIexy.

PHILADEIrHIA, February l5.-John
B. Cough had STRIKE of apoplexy
while lecturing here tonight and is
in u serious condition.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-02-18

&c zH5EEt = q M TUT NHTS5@ FHAncOtck.
New YORK, February Is The total
amount Of subscriptions To the widow
Of Gen. Hancock is increasing rapidly
and at noon to-day the amount was
$4,000.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-02-18

Feb. 6, 1886.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-09-08
An Important Dialogue.

Hello, Abe how are YOU, old boy Glad
to see YOU where have you been
Well, Fisk, just came from the Synod,
at somerset had a splendid time"
why, Abe, / notice you haze a new suit
of clothes
Yes, Fisk. / never ~ 10 somerset with
ont buying something. l can more than
save my ear fare-that is. if you know where
to buy"
Wei, Abe. you need not tell me where
that is. Z ka9,r j. B.. Saydr. We are old
friends. Glad to see him gel along ~ we'll.
He has the store all 20 himself now. Well,
he has worked hard, and deserves success.
always liked one thing about his store-you
never find any old goods. ! was in his store
some time ago. and he Wa actually GU Of
clothing, and ladies coats,
Wei. Fisk. 90 in his store now and see
the piles at clothing. oyerroats. ladies coats,
and, Fisk, do you know you can save from
$500 To $500 On a suit? And when J. b.
SAYS it is all wool. If is all woodland you
can bet on it. Ny wife is going along next
time: she wants a new cloth dress and clat
and my daughter got married. You know.
and she wants a lot of dishes and glassware.
And | tell you. for anything Of tina; kind, J..
b. Snyder's store is the place to 20 to get it
OF anything else. A fellow can trade with
him any kind OF produce. What wonders
me is. why everybody don't buy from him.
He has the largest trade in town, and it is
growing all the time. By-by will see you
at the reunion on the 18th. if mol ooner
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-09-08
Sad Bereavement.

During the holidays last year Miss Bertha
Mier. who for n number OF years made her
home in Somerset, was married 10 Mr.. Gun
bingham, OF Charlottesville, W. Va, where
they have resided until recently. Mr.. Gun
ningif am was in the employ ofthe Western
Union Telegraph Company, and a few weeks
since was appointed to a new position in
Georgia. where he went, while his wife re
turned Ia the home OF her pancnts in Sails
bury. for "a siiort visit. Thursday she re
ceivei a telegram announcing the sudden
death of her husband. from typhoid fever.
ton. Fayette county. where they were in
TERED Saturday. Mrs. C~unningham's many
friends in somerset symparhize most deeply
with her in her sore affection.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-09-08

ed the Republican, ticket There never has
been a better and traer psrty than the Repub.
Iican Tsrty, When that iurty promises to
submit a prohibitory amendment 10 a vote
( Of the people Of state or na,ion she viii do
it in good faith and no one has a just cause
for doubling H.
Tbs Prohibition party fears that the Re
publican party viii bring about prohibition
IN Penn a before IL team i.ssihly szine TO tine
front itselfand thereby take from ii the only
live issue, according to its own confession.
such an event would kill the Cold Water
party As a political organization, and those
hungry, starving wolves like st. John. DIR.
Leonard, Charley Wolf. &e., DC, could not be
elevated 10 office. Poor Wolfe. His ambi-
ton is to hold office, but fate is against him
as it should be against all Pharisaical politi-
clans.
The enjoyment Of a free ballot in some
parts Of the South has been denied 10 a con
siderable class of legal electors for no other
cause thar their political opinions. The Re
publican party owes it TO the colored people
of the South to protect them in all their re-
ligions and civil rights and ii must be done.
Dishonest counts have been made in Ohio
and Illinois, by the Democratic party and
those evils must be checked by wise and ju-
dicious legislation, and il is not at all likely
that the Democratic party would favor a law
to punish itself. REPUBLICAN.
Confluence. sept. 4. 1886.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-09-08
An Old DIstiller Arrested.

Jesse %Baughman, the old distiller OF lari-
mer township, was arrested last week by |.
:. Marshal Beegie and an assistant, OF Bed
ford. When the Marshal attempted 10 make
the arrest old Jesse took il a ahuge practical
joke, and not willing to be outdone in that
respect, he picked him up and ducked him
in the large watering trough that stands ON
the distillery premises After ;he assistant
had covered Jesse with a s~ix-shooter and a
pair of bracelets were placed upon his wrists
he realized that the officers were not joking
but were really in earnest, so he quietly ac-
oompanied them 10 Bedford. where he enter
ed into a resognizance for his appearance al a
hearing before L. ;. Commissioner Lingen-
folter. The information on which the war
rant for his arrest is based charges Bauginlan
with selling liquor at two places-ai his dis
tilIery and at Somerset-on the one govern
meuf licpuse.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-09-08
Veterans, Reunion at Somerset.

: The biggest inns that Somerset county
people ever have had. or will haye for many
a day. viii occur at the big reunion on Sep
TENDER Eth. People will he in Somerset
from every town, township and hamlet in
the County. This viii he the timeto see and
shake hands with your relatives, friends, ac-
quaintances, and everybody else. This will
be the time ofaIl the year to 90 10 Fishers
Book Store and get your sehool-bcoks and
supplies. and AlmanacS for lss7. Town and
country merchants VIII r~ecollect thar at
Fishers Book store they can buy for their
school trade at wholesale city prices school
books, pens, pencils, ink, tablets, copy books
and everything they may need in the school
trade. Fishers Book Store does a wholesale
trade, and last season supplied fpriy-six
stores in th~iscounty with sciiool-books, school
supplies and Almanacs. Hagerstown, Md,
and Lancaster German and English Almacs
at Publishers wholesale prices. Call at Fish
er's Book store and be convinced
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-09-08
Accident.

Ex1Sheriff Pile. OF somerset county, while
passing through town ON Monday with q
drove OF colts. met with an accident in which
he displayed remarkable GOODNESS. The
bunch OF colts. in charge of a couple Of
young men. was somewhat ahead of Mr..
Pile. who followed in a buggy. leading acolt-
BY sotne means this colt caused the horse
Mr.. Pile was driving to frighten and run
away. IN coming down Penn street the We
hicle struck the cistern-top al the court
house. which resi>tencc enabled the horse Ia
clear himself Of buggy aud harness. when he
ran up Juliana street. The conclusion at
the cistefa-top demolished the buggy and
threw Mr.. Pie to the ground, bur in an in
slant he recovered himself. caught the halter
of the colt which caused the trouble, and led
II down Penn stree, until he Joined the
drove He then mounted a horse and rode
back 20 the scene Of the accident, smiling
and sool-naturd. His agility ami e~oolness
elected much praise from the crowd of wit
neSSs--RaffoTd E4.,fsrer.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-09-08
Lutheran synod.

The forty-fith annual session of the Ale
gheny Lutheran synod met in Trinity Lutil-
eran church. Somerset, at 9 o'clock Weeine--
day morning. Sept 1st. An organization was
effected by the election OF Rev J. NJ. Rice, Of
It. Clair-ville. President Rev. Cnas. NJ
stock. of Bedford, Secretary, and J. B. He'll
man. ESD, of Altoona, Treasurer. Rev. c.
b. Gruver. the retiring Secretary, who has
been Acting President OF the Synod since the
resignation of the President, Rev. j. W. Pof-
fenberger, who removed from bounds ofSyn-
cd. then read the Presidents report for the
past year. President Rice appointed his
committees. Rev. c. b. Gruver delivered the
synodical sermon at : 7. m. to a large audi
encc. The Allegheny Synod occupies the
territory of Somerset, Bedford, Huntingdon,
Blair. Clarified Cambria and Indiana
ties. with a mission in Connellsville, Pa.
There are sixty-two ministers with a mem
bership of nearly 1900 commitment MEM
bers. II belongs to the General synod. Over
100 ministers and delegates were in attend
ance. Rev. II. W. Mcknight, d. d.. Presi-
dent of Pennsylvania College, Gettysburg,
Pa, and Rev. j. J. Gcottman. ID. D., of Allie
gheny, were in attendance at the synod.
The last session was held Monday morning
when the Synod adjourned.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-09-08

The earthquake shock last Tuesday night
that partially destroyed Charleston, South
Carolina and that was felt over 50 vast all
area OF country was distinctly heard and felt
in Somerset. The first shock occurred about
10 o'clock and the second one was felt a few
minutes afterwards, each one lasting about
twenty seconds. Those who had retired for
the night felt il the most distinctly, many
Of them describing il az though some Que
We're under the bed lifting it up. Many per-
sons who were up and ON the streets did not
notice il ali. Some houses were shaken till
the buildings swayed and the window glass
ratified, and more than one frightened wife
compelled her husband to gel up and look
through the house TO see if there were not
burglars about. The shock was 50 distinct
that when notes were compared in the MORN
ing all were of one mind that there had been
an earthquake and the daily papers were
anxiously looked for To confirm the belief.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-09-08
..step in the Box

The following named persons have been
. drawn to serve as traverse jurors at a special
term Of court. commencing on Monday, Dc
tobcr l., 1856
Addison-Marshall Hileman. VIM. Sil-
baugh. James Hileman.
Allesheny-David Menges.
Berlin Borongh- William a Powell, Har
vey Dively.
Bnothersvalley Jacob swartzendruber
Benjamin Bittner. Jr.. Jesse A. Lands. John
:. Meyers.
Observation-Disclosures Blough. Levi II
Blough.
Elklick-David Fuller. David Dnrst.
Jenner-Tobias Berkey, John Thomas.
Lower Tnrkeyfoo,-John Harmed. james
coIborn.
Meyersdale Borpugh-Wm. Hooking. J. r.
Anthony. H. q. He'll.
Paint-Wm. Statler.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Wilt. Josiah specht,
David Hoover. George W. Miller.
Salisbury Borough-Henry Laechel, O.. w
Boyer.
Scmcr~et-Alam Arisman. Harrison sny-
der, Herman SilafIer.
Stakeholder Mciregor.
stonycreek-Martin Brant, ). J. MoSgrave,
jefferson ~sfsngler, Edward Glessner.
sioye~town Borough-jacob Thompson.
F. r. Shaffer.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-09-08
A Serious

Mr.. Christian Schrock. who lives a short
distance southeast of Gebharts. in Milford
township, met with q very painful and seri-
a; an early hour 10 return a two-h0rse drill
that he had borrowed from one OF his neigh
boss, being accompanied by a young son 81
Mr.. Meyers. When opposite the cheese lac
tory one of the bolts in the mill gave way
and Mr.. Schrock was thrown under the plat
form and dragged some distance before the
horses could be stopped. His left leg was
badly crushed just above the fool, and the
physician IN attendance is fearful that it will
nave u be amputated- The cries of the IN
jured man brought some of the ~neighbors To
biz relief, who carried him TO his home.
Young Mevers was also slightly injured.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-09-08
Reunion. September 18th.

Everybody will be at the Reunion at som
erset, On September 18th. You should be
there, and while you are in town it viii pay
you 10 60 TO James Il. Holderbaum's Hard
ware Store and examine his line of sporting
goods, consisting of Winchester, Colts, and
Flobart Rifle, double and single breech-
loading Shot-guns, double and single muzzle-
loading shotguns, Pistols. Cartridges, Pow
der, Shot. Caps, Primers, Brass and Paper
shot-shelis, Wads, and Wad-cutter Plugs
and Nipples. Relocating Tools, Powder and
Shot Fiasks. Gun-locks. Patch-boxes, Pocket
compasses, D~rinking-cups, Dog-whistle, BIZ
cycle whistle, Turkey-calls. Duck calls,
Dark lanterns, and everything kept in a
first-class Hardware Store. Call and see,
whether you wish to buy or not.
JAMES l.. HoLpEgBAuM,
No. 8 Baer Block, Somerset, Pa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-09-08
Veterans Reunion Friday, Sept. II.

The business people, hotels and profession
al men of the town have been visited by q
q. A. r. committee in regard 10 the neses-
sary decoration of their buildings for Re
union day, and we are extremely happy 10
report that ali are periodically enthused in
the matter. and the good work viii be done.
This being a f~oregone conclusion, we now
desire and respectfully ask that all citizens
regardless of occupation or location, within
the borough limits, also decorate their dwell
ing houses with flags and hunting suitable
for the occasion. The work can be done
with comparatively light expense for each
family, and the material can be had at a
number of stores, among others G. III. Fisher.
Mrs. A. f. TIL. Mrs. L. NJ. Schrock. Mrs.
Barnett. c. y. Boyd and the 5 and 10 cent
counter ooms of J.. IL. Miller and Cook &
Beerits. In this connection we desire also TO
suggest to those in authority that the streets
be thoroughly cleaned and cleared Of every
thing thar would interfere with the process
sion that will parade them, or in any man
ner discommoie the multitude Of people
which we are assured will be in attendance.
MkNAGER-.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-09-08
Coming schooI DAYS

In a short time The publicc schools viii ne
open for the tail and winter term. The boys
and girls have had a good season Of rest and
recreafion which they have doubtless enjoy
ed az far as rpssible. They viii return 10
their studies with renewed vigor, both of
body and mind. and again resume the work
of laying the foundation for usefulness in fn-
ture life. Let all rss4olve to make good use of
their school days. and they viii have no
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-09-08
stolen Bow.

Last summer a boy came as Il tramp to the
farmhouse of Moses Miller. two miles east
of Stoyestown, and was kindly taken in and
given d home by Mr.. and Mrs. Miller. who
had just lost their two children. He was
obedient and industrious, and soon became a
general iavorite. Recently it was learned
that the boy was the son of Charles b.. Pow
ell, of Manistee. Mich, and when he was
confronted with a letter from Mr.. Powell he
confessed that he was Mr.. PowelPs son, and
thai he had concealed his identity through
fear Of being killed by a tramp who had sto-
len him and made him promise, under pen
atty of death, never 10 tell his story. He has
since been restored 10 his father.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-09-08
An Aadmless Eden.

There il beauty in extreme old age,
Do you think that you are elderly enough;
Information I'm requesting
ON a subject interesting =
l. 4 maiden any better when she's tough"
Rather a small audience, bat still most of
the young men and boys about town. and a
consideral number from the outlying country
and lockwood, were present at the Opera
House last Thursday evening. where tweIi-
ty-five handsome, dashing ladies had
promised 10 appear in An Adamless Eden
There were twenty-five dashing females por-
trlyed on the bulletin boards, and they
attracted considerable attention and unliyor-
able mention. too. but there were only about
fourteen To appear on the opera house stage,
much to the dispicasurc of the pleasure
seekers. and these fourteen Were a tribe
nearer the -erc and yellow than tie
Young and pretty Loud shouts were
elected from the front ROWS, aud from heads
thar may vet be bald. The entertainment
was far from satisfactory to the audience.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-09-08
Reunion.

Only ten days remain To prepare for the
event above named, and the Committee on
Arrangements are Of the opinion still that il
viii assemble the largest number Of people
ever before seen al enc time aud place within
the horders Of Sonierse. county. Two reii
organized. uniformed and equipped military
comialie1 from Cumberland. Nd. viii h
present, and the number of veterans and
sons Of veterans in line will count anywhere
from , 900 10 5000, whilst the tewn will be
filed from centre to circumference with a
crowd of people such as viii thrill with en-
thusiasm. and ill with wonder and surprise
the minds Of the oldes; inhabitani. The
good ladies Of Somerset have placed their
shoulders To the wheel. with ready hands
and willing hearts, 10 assist in getting up and
preparing the dinner, and altogether every
thing il moving along splendidly.
MANAGES.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-09-08
DIED.

POORBAUGH-On Sunday. Angus; %
1855, in Towanda. Butler County. Kansas,
Elsie, infant daughter of Jonathan and Ma
riah Poorbaugh, aged . months and , days.
God has taken baby home,
Father. mother, will you come
When life's weary day is Ger.
And meet her ON the Heavenly shore,
suffer the little one to come
Twas Jesus called your darling home.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-09-08
Go as You Please

On the Il. and O. Excursion 10 the West and
Northwest, Wednesday, August 18th. We'd
nesday September sth and I'D. On the above
dates the Baltimore and Ohio Agents will sell
Round Trip Excursion Tickets to points in
Texas. Kansas, Nebraska. Minnesota and Da-
kota, at the lowest rates ever offered. with
stop-over privileges. This is one of the best
chances you will ever have to see the great
west. and visit friends. For full particulars
and rates call on agents of the Baltimore and
Ohio. or J. w Patton. Travelling Passenger
Agent. Somerset. Pa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-09-08
EDITORS NOTICE.

In Re Estate In'the Orphans Court
Of Of
Jos. Kretehman, decd. Somerset County. Pa.
The undersigned having been appointed, by
the Orphans Court Of Somerset County, Auditor
to make a distribution of the funds in the hands
of Mary J. K~retchmaB, Administratrix of Josiah
Kretchman. deceased. 70 and among those legal
iy entitled thereto. hereby gives notice that he
will attend to the duties of his appointment al
his Office on Friday. the 2ifh day Of september,
1886, when and where all persons interested can
attend. II. l. BAER
seps. Auditor.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-09-08

Mr. Valentine ID. Ioder, son Of David G.
loder. of ~sionycreek township, called at our
Office Monday afternoon To- pay up arrears
and renew his subscription to the HERALD.
Mr.. Io-ier lcft this county tweniy-iour years
since. moving 10 the the state Of Indiana,
where he has resided up I'LL within the last
three years. when be moved 10 Gods
try, Kansas. where he now resides. Heis ST
present making his first visit in twenty-four
years "a his friends and relatives in his old