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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-01-06

By THE WAY-Did it strike those school
Directors who voted against uniformity of
text books. at the Directors meeting on
Wednesday afternoon. that. after ALL the
questions of uniformity and economy are
very near akin. That in nothing else do
you decrease the average cost by large pur-
chases as rapidly as in purchasing printed
matter. That if enough spoilers, say two
or three hundred, to supply township
could be purchased at 20 cents each. that by
buying enough to supply the schools of the
entire county they could be had at very
much reduced rate per volume, and the re-
tail dealers still be allowed the same amount
for handling the books!
There has been a wonderful change
in the appearance of the teachers that at
tend the Institute Their faces are
more intelligent, they are neater, TRIM
mer, natter, and better dressed each ysa--
The girls wear their store clothes as If
they were accustomed TO and enjoyed them
and the hand-me-down and tailor made
suits of the young men fit them and are put
on, not hung on as if they were on pegs?
The argument of the Director who %
posed the purchase of school books by the
townships for the reason that the scholars
and some of the parents, too, would have.
nothing to read during the long vacation. II
they did not own the text books and carry
them home with then, shonld have heer,
met BY the argument 'that in this day Of
cheap books and cheap newspapers, there
was no family too poor 70 purchase one OF
the other for their amusement or instruc-
tions''
Superintendent Weller is to be congratu-
lated on the success of the Teachers Insti-
tute Just closed. On ali sides it is admitted
to have been the most successful Institute
ever held in Somerset. lie is particularly
TO be felicitated on his choice of Instructors
and Lecturers. Professor Schaeffer and
Philips have well earned regulations as In
stitute workers. which they nagniiicently
maintained in their talks during the week.
The evening entertainments were above the
average, and the instruction in music by
Prof. EXCEL revelation. All in all it was
a first class institute. The teachers enjoyed
it, the multitude enjoyed it, and it exerted
an influence for good that will be felt in the
years to come. In the language of a distin-
guisbed iurist we 'extend the hand of COM
pliment" to Prof. Weller.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-01-06

BERLIN ITEMS.
Rev. Henry r. Holsinger. of Ashland,
Ohio, is visiting his son-in-law, P. G. No
wag.
Ex-Sheriff Geo. W. Pile and wife spent
Saturday and Sunday with friends here.
Quite number of our people went over
to Somerset last week 10 hear the lectures.
School teachers inst returned from Som
erset report the Institute great success.
The last number of the Record says
Samuel FerreIl, who so cruelty deserted his
family some years ago but returned after an
unsuccessful career in the Black Hills, has
again myszeriously disappeared. He was
running a saloon in Allegheny City, and
after scraping together all the money pos
sible took his departure. Much sympathy
is expressed for his worthy family, who re-
turned TO this place last week.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-01-06
MARRIED

FRADELY = SMITH. = On Thursday
December oath, 1855, at the Glade House
by Rev. n. B. Critchheld, Nh. C. Fradely
and Miss Maggie Smith, both of Meyersdale,
Pa.
EDM0NST0N--FIKE.-on Monday, De-
cember 18th, 1885, at the Glade House, Mr..
]. V. Edmonston and Miss Kate Fike, both
of Confluence. Pa.
CRISE- FRIEDLINE. - On Thursday
December 24th, 1885, at the Reformed par
sonage. Somerset, Pa, by Rev. II. King,
Mr.. William W. Crise to Clara s. Friedline.
both of Evansville, Pa
RUSH-UMBLE.-At the residence OF
the brides father, Dec. 3lst, 1885. by Rev. J
r. Brown, Mr.. NJ. H. Rush, and Miss s.
Umble. both of Garrett county. Md.
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ko gu = XIV.

w -
IRead str aight across both tables
whenev er one consonant Is by error or other
wise, exchanged for another, or when two eonso-
nants in juxtapoeition are assimilated one to the
other, the law Is that we follow in straight line
either up or down or straight across the table.
We may find fat plus fiat. sharp plus sharp or
other similar changes Thus cupboard may be
pronounced cupboard etc.
These laws give the sound of : where 3 Is writ.
ten in all plurals, all possessives all third person
singular present indicatives. They also give US
p sound for in past lenses and past participies
A child first utters lipconsouants, as mamma,
pGpG A Suabian cannot distinguish between p
and b. Pennsylvanis Dutchman mixes . and
r The Romans pronounced C@sars reai, ridf'
riei as II written weni, redi, reki.
The gutturals are most difficult for children.
After liquid, has the sound off. So also af
ter a vowel
Solo, Handwriting on the WALL" by
Prof. E. o. Excell
Report-Teachers work, by G. NJ. Baker,
lockwood.
How the earth is measured and weighed,
Dr. G. NJ. Philips
"WEDNESDAY MoRSISG SESSION.
Institute convened at 9 O'Clock.
Devotional exercises conducted by Elder
Peter Vogle, of Somerset.
Drill in music conducted by Prof Z. O.
Excel.
Instructiop.-Checks and drafts, DIR. G..
N. Philips.
Report-Class work, ]. C. Speicher, of
Be rim. {.
The subject was well handled. Mr..
So id class work depended upon the teacher,
methods of instruction and the class.
Children's heads are not hollow globes,
but are flied with brains to be cultured.
The powers of attention schould be we'll
trained. as this is the main point in class
work. The report was then considered by
the Institute A.C. Holbert, W. H. Cover.
J. A. Berkey and others engaging in the dis
cussion.
Music, /" Marching through Georgia"
Queries. Discussed by Messrs. Eichnor,
Stutzman. J. NJ. Berkey and Holbert.
Recess 10 minutes.
Music by Institute, Jesus, Lover Of my
Soul"
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DIED.

WALkER--On Sunday, December 27th
at the residence of his son-in-law. John J.
Blough. in Brothersvalley township, Rev.
Daniel P. Walker, in the 18th year of his
age.
Brother Walker was for many years a
member of the Tunker Church. He was an
earnest and faithful worker in the church,
where his industry and zeal in its behal:
was always highly commended and appre-
ciated. The influence of his quiet. humble
and christian life viii long be remembered
by those to whom he was best known. X.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-01-06

MARRIAGE LIcEssE.-The following mar
riage licenses have been granted by Regis
ter and Recorder shafer since Dec %, 1885
Alvin II. Ferner, ofSomerset Borough, and
Emma Bell Trent, of Somerset Twp.
John NJ. Folk and Mary J. Livengood. of
Elklick Twp.
Jackson Faite, of Bedford county. and Mi
nerva Lease, of Stonycreek Twp.
Ellsworth ]. Lambert and Maggie Gohn of
stonycreek Twp.
H. B. Atkinson, Of Cambria county, and
Mary Frood, of Confluence.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-01-06

A circular issued by the Passenger De-
partment of the Baltimore and Ohio Rail-
road dated January l, 1886. announces that
Mr. John W Patton had that day been ap-
pointed Travelling Passenger Agent of that
company, with headquarters at Cumberland,
Nd, rice E. E. Patton resigned. As an
nounced several weeks ago, Mr.. E. Z. Pat
ton has been made general agent of a west
ern road, with headquarters at Chillicothe
Ohio.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-01-06

Rev. J. F. Shearer went over to Altoona
Saturday to attend the funeral of John Cole,
who died at S oclock Friday morning. Mr..
Shearer attended the funeral of Mr.. Coles
daughter Carrie, who died on the Dist of
December Mr.. Cole was a member of the
Altoona Second Lutheran Church, of which
Mr.. Shearer was formerly pastor. He was
greatly attached to his daughter, and it is
thought her death was the cause of his own
demise.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-01-06

A letter addressed as follows was received
by our Postmaster on the 1st of January and
handed to Elder Peter Voge.
ito the post master send you letter to
barleane or summersett sity to som relieghes
men lives or the head men lives or preacher
lives they shall read it publick before the
world
The inside of the letters, which is printed.
and would fill more than a cNumn of the
HERALD,is worse case of spell than the ad
dress, as witness:
''thaire will bee fammon from next
spring one yeare after over 2 years & 2
mon th till the end of the time of this world
for it will come to an ende in the 90thith
yeare 1890 purity much as have roate before
this time as you can reade of it the 3 Il the
2 chapter thaire you can reade of it in the
thessaloncher"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-01-06

The old Steam Mill building at the west
fire at 80 A. NJ, of Wednesday last and
within an hour and half it was smoul-
dering pile OF ashes. The building was
used as a crist mill for many years but some
years ago the machinery was taken out. since
which time the front has been occupied as
a store room. and the remainder as ware
rooms; for the past year the front part Of
the building has been used by George W.
Marsh as a beer bottling house. Mr.. Harry
Holderbaum had rooms on the second story
and J. b. Holderbaum and ]. NJ. Holder
baum q Sons had the other part of the
building packed with goods, among which
were a car load of wagons. moving mach
ines, grain drills, plows, harrows, and
general line of Agricultural Implements
Seven thousand pounds of sugar were stored
on the second floor. The traditional bull in
a China shop does not create greater terror
than the cry of fire in Somerset. and within
ten minutes of the time the first alarm was
given, the streets were full of anxious. ex-
cited people The Teachers Institute being
in session the hotels and boarding houses
turned out a couple of hundred school
teachers to swell the crowd. The fire en-
gine was promptly on hand, but there was
nothing the crowd could do save keep the
fire off the adjoining buildings. The loss is
probably $500. J. B. Holderbaum's loss
5000, Insurance 5000. G. W. Marsh
$500; Insurance $1,000. Holderbaum &
Sons 81 ,o0o; Insurance 500. J. NJ. Hol-
derbaum building, s., 500; Insurance. 81 ,0o0
The building hac been fired a few months
ago, but the fire was discovered before it
had gained much headway. There seems
to be bat little doubt that it was the work
Of an incendiary. A number of the parties
who were first to reach the burning build
ing say that the smell of coal oil was almost
oyerpowering and certainly the dense smoke
from such dry structure indicated the
use of petroleum.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-01-06

A Wall FROM THE WooDs.-The citizens
of Berlin and other towns in Somerset coun-
complain that beer saloons have started up
and are selling under the United States rev.
enue license and defying the state law.-Con-
,,ellsciNe Courier.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-01-06

An attempt was made to burglarize Mil
lers hardware store on Sunday night. A little
after ten O'Clock Capt. Miller discovered two
men attempting 10 pry the door in the rear
part of the room from its fastenings. They
had loosened the door and if let alone for a
few min utes longer would have effected an
entrance TO the store room. Owing to the
darkness of the night Captain Miller was
unable to recognize either Of the parties.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-01-06

The Board of Directors of the Poor at
their meeting on Monday last elected for
the ensuing year, Clerk and Attorney
Dennis Meyers Esq, Salary $3.50. Physi-
cian-E. W. Blough, salary sl65. Stew
ards J. Bittner salary 500.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-01-06

The Educational Ne,rs, Published at Harris
burg, evidently knows good thing when il
sees it, In its issue of Dec. 10Th it says:
The Twenty ninth Annual Session of the
Somerset County Teachers Institute to be
held in Somerset Dec. 2s-Jan. i, is an
nounced by Supt. Weller, in the most es-
thetic programme of the kind that has grac-
ed our table, Thanks, awfully thanks p
As the HERALD printed that programme for
Superintendent Weller, and programmes of
all the Institutes are sent to DR.. Raub, of
the Educational Neir, the compliment is ap-
preciated
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-01-06

Last week several of the county papers
published the announcement of the APP
pointment of L. C. Colborn, ESQ.,, as Com
missioner to take testimony in the matter
of the petition for the removal OF the school
board of Shade township. The item was
all right, with the exception that it was
Paint instead of Shade township. Directors
David s. Wagner and Levi Koontz, who
were IN attendance at the Teachers Insti-
tute, say that not only the School Beard
but the citizens generally puzzled their
brains to know what reason petition for
the removal of the Shade School Board
would urge. Who presented such petit
ton TO the Court? What does it mean, any
how ?" were the questions asked on all
sides. The facts as presented to the Court
by the petitioners are that a number of peo-
pie living at Hillsboro, Paint township,
think they should have a school house at
that point. The Directors of the township
refused to build house there, alleging that
it is not needed. A petition was then pre-
sented TO the Court asking that the present
board be discharged and a new one appoint
ed. We understand that Commissioner Col
born will go to Paint for the purpose of tax
ing testimony some time during the present
month. The Shade board is all right; il is
the scalps of the Paint board that are being
hunted.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-01-06

The frame dwelling house occupied by E.
Ii. Marshall, on Apple street, Connellsville,
was badly scorched by Gre on Saturday
night. The loss on furniture and building
is about $500
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-01-06

Mr.. John +. Blymyer will ret urn to SOM
erset with his family in the spring. He is
negotiating for a property on Uuion street.
He will sell goods for well-known eastern
hardware firm.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-01-06

Mr. Frank and Miss Mae Cunningham
left on Monday morning for visit to
friends in Illinois. Frank expects TO make
a quick. trip, but when the spring time comes
Miss. Mae will go to st. Paul, Minneapolis
and other points in Minnesota and Dakota.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-01-06

Mr.. James E. Beisecker departed for
Philadelphia, Monday morning. He ex-
poets to graduate in the spring and proposes
to give the boys in his class a tight tussel
for first nlace
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-01-06

MI A. II. Ferner, the senior and modest
member of the well-known shoe firm of
Ferner Brothers, was married on Monday,
December 2sth, to Miss Emma t., daugh-
ter of Mr.. Uriah Trent, of Somerset town
ship. The ceremony was performed by Rev.
d. X Lavan. The host of friends of the
young people join in wishes for a sunny life
and prosperity.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-01-06

BEN EIINTIVN.
The Institute adjoun red Sine die.

SCHOOL W oER ny PUPILs.-Having been called
upon on the last day of the late Institute TO make
this report obtained leave to do so through the
medium of the Press. My colleagues had already
gone home, and / had neither cons ulted with
them nor made careful examination of the ex
hibits. The bulk Of them had been furnished by
two prominent educators, and they pleased US
well enough to make Us regret that there were so
few schools represented. ]. NJ. Berkey, the able >
principal of the Ursina schools, deserves praise
not only for the fine specimens Of msp-drawing by
his pupils, and their written examinations on diff
ferent branches. but for their arrangement. Each
set was bound separately with the questions on
that branch, making the examination Of them
both more interesting and satisfactory. Another
collection was from the excellent private school at
Meyersdale, taught by ]. ID. Meese. had looked
it over once but when / wished to examine it
more carefully, found that il had been already
removed. The specimens in drawing exeelled in
number and variety, was to be expected in a
well organized school, whose pupils have been
longer In training. And here let me remark that
the holiday season would not be the best for our
purpose if the display limited to the products
of the first half of the school tenn Whatwewant
is the best work by pupils, for the tree must still
be Judged by its fruits. As object lessons such
displays viii be valuable not only for the purpose
of exciting emulation among teachers, but for
their influence on the general public. The dull
boy, who would otherwise be plague and worry
to his teacher may be reclaimed at once If we can
create in him lively interest in anything per-
tanning to the school work then why should not
directors and parents be reclaimed in the same
way, If need be? Show them the fair work Of
their own and their neighbors children. with your
own collections made in other schools in previous
years, and, my word for it, you will make them
open their eyes. which Is always a hopeful sign.
In conclusion, will venture to predict that atthe
next Institute the display of schOol-work prepared
by pupils will be leading and interesting feat
ure. instead of a mere side-show.
JOSEPH J. STUTzMAS.
1900 yards of old style blue prints, war
4
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-01-06

WEEK OF PRAYER.-The following pro-
gram of evening union services has been ar
ranged for the Week of Prayer:
Monday evening at Methodist Church. J
f. Shearer, leader.
Tuesday evening at Evangelical Associa-
ton Church, W. A. Jackson, leader.
Wednesday evening at Disciple. Church,
II. King. leader.
Thursday evening at Presbyterian Church,
d. X. Layan, leader.
Friday evening at Reformed Church, Peter
Vogel, leader.
Saturday evening at Lutheran Church,
Appleton Bash, leader.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-01-06

Mr.. F. f. Dunham, of Ursina, Somerset
county, spent Christmas at his brother-in-
laws, Ben Smiths, Bedford.-Bedtord In
gtSincr.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-01-06

Mr.. J. N. Kefer, of Youngstown. came
over 10 Somerset last week to get acquainted
with his daughter, etat "a hours.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-01-06

At the annual election of the Farmers
Fire Insurance Company, held at Berlin,
Dec, 30, the following officers were elected.
Directors-Frederick Weller, Samuel
Walker, Elias Fike, Hiram P. Hay. Eph-
riam j. Walker and Rufus Hav. Philip
Hav was chosen President; Amos Walker,
Vice President; Daniel J. Brubaker, Sec
retary.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-01-06

The Bedford Inquirer says that Daniel j.
Jordan, of South Woodbury. township. has
gone TO Somerset county to locate.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-01-06

Mr.. Jas. B. Beall. of Wellsburg. w. Va,
and Mr.. Stewart Taylor, of Kansas City,
Mo-, are the guests of their old school mate,
A. J. Colborn, Jr., Esq.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-01-06

Mrs. ]. ii Uhl returned Friday last from
a visit to her daughter. Mamie, who is attend
ing school at staunton, Virginia.
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1886

Da'ing the year 1856 will maintain my
'pliaiion for selling good goods at the low
81 prices. ! have great bargains in dry
s'ls.no,ions &c. and am closing my ladies
--d childrens, wraps, underwear. winter
soves &c., at cost.
iue usual bargains of the season in Cali
1ts Nuslins Ginghams. Table Linens En-
''laeres &c, to close out to make room for
4nnseoods. Prices will always be as low
-ll 20 many eases lower than elsewhere.
Mrs A. Z. UHL,
EsAi ANB PREPARATORY ScHooL.-The
.'' session Of this school is now closed.
an experiment it was success. and am
l-'''lel With the result, There is work to
ana j sill take pleasure in'doins it. NY
.-.''' shall now be directed to make it per
The numoer of branches taught
u ''' q proportion to the number of pu-
~ theFe was progress all along the
- WIZ Isckson's strong point is geog-
Hnding could not do Justice to him
70
myself at the same time | referred him
- ~ nerkey. the able and efficient teacher
~ !, ''voha grade Of the public schools,
~. ne best results viii has since been
-. i'e1 and Arty on that branch they
- s'fong team, and are doing good
" ~ lex King is heavy IN Cesar and
~ A'n' and with them and his Geome-
80. -s S worked Cor all he is worth. Ariv
-. 4Oolt par. and will 90 better still
-, We have some good material
o,t.. .-''e' Of whom may speak some
S-,p = Among our PATRONS are Mr..
So ie veteran editor and leader of the
s.,,..-' sand Af. kooser. who with his ex-
We. ~ 'auy were pupils Of thepubiicschools
s.. =. lae cd house was new. and was the
M. 'IlilaL The school--oom Is the same
-. so bat not improved. which was suf.
,'' q class DIM Of fifty. in the palmy
,ov. 'ns old Normal. Since then The
van, -s Greatly improved and will soon
49, t.0a'eihIng better; but for the pressn,
n,,.a & enough. The nextis to be a tl,ree
shs,,s EN- to commence Monday. The
70 ,bs s.. ~. @ - each or nothing, according
al status of the applicant.
JOSEPH J. srrrzxAs.
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Read! Read! RGad!!

Good Dark Caiic0eS at Three Cents
Best DdrI: Caiicoes at -Four Cents.
Indigo Blue Calicoes. al Fire Cents.
Shirtiag Calicoes at -Four Cents.
EariSton Ginghams at 4, ) d 6 Cts.
Berkshire GiHghGms at SIR Cents
Lancaster Giaghams at Screen Cents.
Striped Shirtiags, I, s and 8 Cents.
CoRestoga T5ckings, Z. s and 8 Cts.
Canton FaaHels, 6, 7, S and 8 Cents.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-01-06

Mr.. NJ, L. Baer and wife, of Green.bnrg,
are visiting friends in Somerset.
Lieut.. Daniel C. burns, Of Bedford. has
gone to Philadelphia to engage in business.
Mr.. Isaac Jones, of Somerset, passed New
Years with his old friends in Johnstown.-
10 hsssoa-H Tribune.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-01-06

r,,,er arrangement which went
'r,iei ine " BALTIC. and Ohio Railroad on
,ssls lsh Branch 51siRi !: s oo~. ~" over As
80 ---,.7-tT ROirND TRAINS.
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A UDIToR's NOTICE

At an Orphans Court held at Somerset, Pa On
the 10Th day Of December. 1885, the undersigned,
on motion Of MesSrs. Coiborn and C0IbOrn, was
appointed Auditor to ascertain Arrangements
made to the heirs IN the estate Of Elizabeth
Boucher, and make and report distribution Of
the fund in the hands Of Aaron and 5. W. Boueh-
er Administrators and Trustees Of said deceased
TO and among those legally entitled thereto, nere-
by gives notice that be will attend TO the duties
OF the above appointment on Thursday. the zlst
day Of January. 1855, At his 0face In Somerset
Borough, when and where all persons Interested
can attend II they think proper.
JOHN r. SCOTT,
dec3O. Auditor.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-01-06

TOR SAlE-STEAM ENGINES, GI.
Il aud ORE PANS, BOILERS and SHf Z
IRON WORK Secondhand Engines ami 81 /
ers on hand. Hosting Engines and Maehinery
speciality TdoNASCAKLlN,
deeS0-iyr Allegheny. Pa
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