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Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-11-15
Baptist.

Covenant meeting first Sabbath in each
month at 2p m. Baptists who have not yet
identified themselves with us are especially
requested to be present. CLERK.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-11-15
Official County Directory.

Clerk-James NJ. Summers.
Treasurer-C. NJ. Hovey.
Register Of Deeds-Jamee c. PASSED..
Sherid-M. W. Witham.
Suryeyor-T. p. Chambers.
Coroner-Dr. s. B. Lutgen:
First Dist.-W. H: Smith.
Com,,e-{ Second" Frank Pingree, Ch'n.
Third w. NJ. Baldwin.
Probate Judge-M. L. Lacey,
SUPERINTENDENT Public Ins't-W. w. walker
Attorney-W. 8. WillcoxOn.
Representative-G. W. Goodsoe.
Clerk District Court-E. J. Paine.
District Judge-I. X. Pratt.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-11-15
City Directory

City Directory
Mayor. B. Morrison,
Clerk-C. B. Dak1n.
Treasurer-J. f. Meglemre,
Marshal-S. BurlinR.
Police JUDGE. b. Irwin,
Attorney-JOs. A. Gill,
RI. A. McKillip.
L. L. Mccormick,
Councilmen 1 X. NJ. EcGOnigal,
e. VanMetre,
], AlcOtt.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-11-15
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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-02-01

No doubt the readers of the II ERALD have
plenty Of time to read these cold and stormy
days, and few items from Kingwood and
its surroundings viii not come aniiss.
Lime hauling is the 60 these days. There
have been tweity-four car loads shipped to
Casselman this winter, and six or eight more
are ready for shipment.
The storm Of last week has completely
closed up the roads in this section. The
storm was indeed a very severe one.
Rev Cunningham is holding a protrs,cied
meeting at this place and as soon as this one
closes. We are informed thar Rev. Jackson
eoutemplates holding one al Mount Union.
We wish them success.
Mr.. Moses Lphart is getting ready for
building new barn this coming summer
Mr. VIM. Zaf;lIl Is 10 do the carpenter wors
and Mr.. Bruner the masonry Judging from
the parties employed Mr.. l.. nay rest assured
that he will get a first class Job.
Mr.. Swope's Uncle, better known as Squire
skinner, from Scratch Gravel, in his com
munication TO the Democrat Of last week con
gratulates Mr.. Cleveland very highly on his
veto power, and fatteIs himself by saving
he viii be our next President again. but the
Squire was very careful not 10 mention the
Rebel fiag order, or touch the wool question.
Bu. as Tor his sheep he intends TO take ihe
Chicago Journals advice TO kill them and sell
them for mutton and invest that money in
cattle. PEDRO.
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Sudden Death of Cornelius Berkeley.

Cornelius Berkeley, an aged resident of JEFF
ferson Township, and one of the most wide
Unknown men in the county, was found
dead in field on his farm, less than one
halfof mile from his house, Monday morn
ing. saturday morning he came to somer-
set on a sled, IN company with his neigbbor,
Mr.. John Bruner. After spending the day
in Somerset, they returned to Mr. Burners
the same evening. Mr.. Berkeley got off the
sled al Mr. Burners barn and started across
the field to his own home. about one-half
mile distant. He never reached his home
alive, As his dead body was found in the field
a short distance from the road, Monday
morning. lie was minister of the German
Baptist Church. and his non-appearanceS sat
urday evening did not alarm his good wife
any, as she supposed be had stopped at one
Of the neighbors close by the KimmelI
church, where communion was to be held
sunday. When Sunday and Sunday night
had passed around without her husband
coming home, or sending her any
word she began to become alarmed
anu Netie -HtiibeAA tAfoAAilaA- NCtll " OiiG OF
her nearest neiglbors TO inquire ifthey knew
ought of his whereabouts. It was soon
learned that he had been with Mr.. Bruner
Saturday night and had started through the
terrible snow storm that was then raging
across the fields to his home. Surmi-ing
that some accident had befalien their aged
friend, the neighbofs quickly organized
searching party who, some time towards
noon, discovered the object Of their search,
lying fIce downward in the snow. in field
a short distance from the road The wealth
er was bitter cold Saturday night and the
snow was deep and whether the old gentle
man was overcome by the cold and storm,
or whether his death was from some other
cause, such as paralysis or heart disease, can
only be conjectured-
Rev Cornelius Berkiey was abou; seventy
years Of age and enjoyed the respect and es-
teen Of a very large circle of friends
His remains viii be inferred in the ceme-
tery at the ,liddlecreek church at 70 O'Clock,
Wednesday morning.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-02-01
Road Views.

The following petitions for road views were
acted upon at the Argument Court
Petition Of citizens of Quemahoning town
ship for a road from point on the public
road leading from sfoystown to Friedeiis on
the division line Of lands of David Barnhart
and o. P. shaver. To a point on the public
road leading from Coleman Station to Erie
siens at or near residence of Joseph Coleman
Henry Raush, surveyor; Thomas Gallagher
and Jonathan Skunk, viewers.
Petition Of citizens of Northampton town.
ship for road from New School House in
Brush creek School District, to residence Of
W. H. Poori,augh. Jae. G. KimmeI, sur
veyor: VIM II. IIilleghas aud Ephraim J.
Walker. viewers.
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A Western oirI,s Heroism.

Miss Minnie Freeman, the heroic teacher
at Myra Valley, Nebraska, whose presence OF
mind saved from death her thirteen little
pupils during the terrible stoam tells the fol-
lowing story:
The storm came up very suddenly and
struck the schoolhouse just about the time
for closing. knew from indications that it
was going 70 be regular blizzard, and told
the children to all wrap up well. While |
was attending to them the doors blew in
and then the Windows. put my cloak on
and was wondering what was going TO do.
had made up my mind that the building
would not las; long. Then I happened to
think Of bali Of fwine ! had taken away
from little fellow. began tying the chill
dren together and when ! had completed
this task ] fastened one end OF The string TO
my arm and awaited developements. Very
soon tie roof of the blilding blew of and |
said. Come on children, and We started
The nearest house was thrce-quarters Of a
mile away, and in order 10 reach II we had
ia face the storm for about one-third Of the
distance. ! WIS carrying the smallest child.
a little girl. and my talking to the children
and urging them 10 keep up their spirits tir-
Ell me very much. Well, We got to the
mouse. and beyond few frost-bitten fingers,
noses, and ears we were all in as good coiidi-
ton as when we started
Miss Freeman then spoke of the large
story of her bravery got into print. Most Of
them were Naturally of a complimentary
nature, but nine contained ofFers Of marriage.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-02-01
Pugh Items.

The Shedding is very good at present.
The Somerset HERALD is well liked in our
section.
Mr. Albert Phillippi Is confined To his bed
with rheumatism
Henry u. Witt has lot Of as fine pigs as
can be found in the county
Mr. Matthias Walker has gone to Califor-
mia where he will make his future home.
Josiah J. weigle's sons are making good
use Of the Shedding by hauling limestone, etc.
We had very cold weather here this week.
the thermometer registering Is degrees be-
low zero.
We have good teacher in the David
schrock school this winter Everybody
likes him.
A good many of our young men have gone
TO Johnstown with the expectation of secur-
ing employment.
Mrs. Oliver Leaseis at present on visit to
her fI;her. Charles Hinemyer, who has been
very sick for sonle time.
Henry Mosgrave's sons are busily engaged
in cutting wood fDr charcoal. on Israel
schroclS's farm They have a contract with
Samuel Fox. ofSomerset.
/nsrnr
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-02-01

Union Temperance Praise Meeting
There was Union Temperance Praise
Meeting, under the auspices Of the W. C. T.
e., held at the Disciple church, on last Sun
day evening The house was filled 70 over
flowing. and the services were quito interest
ing The meeting was conducted by Miss
Belle Kimmell. President of the W. C. T. L.
A number of prayers we're offered and
speeches made by Revs. Bash. Shearer and
Conner, and the president Of the Union. All
the speakers expressed gr at gratitude to the
Almighty for the Temperance victory gained
through the court, IN rejecting all the appli-
cations agslinst which there were renons-
frances Miss Minnie Crayer in very pleas
ant and effective manner. read the poem en-
titled. Over the Hill to the Poor House.
The following resolutions expressive of the
sense Of the meeting. was adopted unani-
| niously by rising vote.
Whereas. the temperance people OF the
County have gained another signal victory
in the license contest. In this. that Of the
ten applications all were refused but three.
and these three were granted simply because
there were no renonstranecs against them
therefore be ii resolved
ist. That We heartily congratulate the
Temperance people Of the Coanty-;he men
and women of the respective districts where
the applications were from-for The grand re-
monstnnces they SEM to the Court, whereby
the enemies of Temperance were so over
whelmingIy defeated.
I'd That We especially congratulate the
friends OF Temperance in the boroushs Of
Somerset, Meyerssiaie, Ursina and Confiu-
ence for the increased interest they took this
year in defeating the applications of license
in these districts; and We feel confident that
their Iabors in this behalf wilI be abundant
" rewarded by greater sobgiesy and better
order in their midst, and by the other innu-
merable blessings naturally flowing there
from
5rd. That we exceedingly regret that the
good, moral Christian citizens Of Addison
and Conemaugh townships were % indiiFer-
ent to the cause of Temperance in their midst
as not TO record their earnest protests against
the legalizing of the Rum traffic in their dis
tricts, and that by their inactivity afforded
the enemy partial. though We trust, a
short-lived triumph.
ith. That under the construction of the
new license law by our Court, the temper
anee people Of the County have it in their
power hereafter to defeat every application
for license. ifthey bat do their duty in every
district from which application shall be
made to the Court.
5th- That we regard it to be the duty Of (.
the friends of Temperance to oppose the (
manufacture and sale of all intoxicating
liquors, as beverage, in every possible and 4
legitimate way and that until there is total (
abolition thereof by Constitutional Amend I
menf, or otherwise, for which We earnestly /
labor and pray, We shall do our utmost to
defeat the granting of license by the Courts, I
through the exercise of local option, in the .
way of remonstrances, which is the only !
remedy the law now affords us.
These resolutions were unanimously 4
adopted and requested to be published in all
the County papers. Con-.
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PEGIsTER's NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given to all persons concern
ed AS legafees creditors or otherwise, that tie
following accounts have passed register fliit thar
the same viii be Presented for epniirnfa.tu II
allowance at an Orphans e.fsift to 4 hatd al
Somerset on "wednesday. Febri.ft ~ es<s.
First and fins9 aeeosiuf "a Issah Augustine
Trustee or the' sais df the rc.lf estate u John
Niruta deed
NFfsss and final account Of Bertha Cu.t.rt, Exec
nrrfx ofghnrics CGfert. deed
7 rst and final account of John ElfisIey Adj
Hllnist-a-br o. Thomas 4. Entlsley, deed =.
First sfid tfial arcas nc ef Darief Sfugf AtIxpin
istIatcr of rAtoiine v nct'absiI dee,t -
Tllird and iffal afeuunt of t,tssf.se and LsHn
towry A..intnistEatcrs anil {fiss,ees af Benjamin
AccfEny eflteary and Cornelius Cober Exee,-
.S,gs n Ssklliiei coter. decd
Aetolint af Nishaei and Peter Siue Executors
2f Michael Sfye deed
First seenus,t OF Hiram r Walker and silas
Walker Executions OF Peter r. IT. Walker deed
First aflsi sinal aerounf Of John H. Zimmerman
Administrator OF Lo-enzo Herring decd
sccond account Of Nm. B. Fri.sse one Of the
Administrations of A. j. casebeer, deed
First and nHai account OF John Weigfey Exec
utaE Of Lewis Neixicy. deed
First sns hnni account pf Nesfs Rssyf, Exeesl-
tor OF Philip SestrpW del'A
FlfSt and 1il4l account of T. Il Lehman Adj
.lflisfsAiCs q Barbara Lehman decd
Rkafsrka's oyyIeE, JACOB d. swAyK.
somerset, Feb. /. Register.
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officers to be Elected.

The Constables of the various Boroughs
and Townships of the county are posting
their election proclamations for the spring
elections, which will take place on Tuesday
February 2lst- Ia Somerset Borough thu
following officers are to be elected One Bur
CESS; two Members Of Council, one to serve
three years and one to serve one year; tive
School Directors; one Tax Collector; one
Assessor one Inspector; one Judge of Elec-
ton; one Constable; one High Constable
one Stree; Commissioner and one Auditor
So far we have not heard Of any candidates
for the various Offices. but as the time ap-
proaehes for the nominating primary the
matter will likely be talked up and numer-
ons candidates appear in the field
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-02-01

soo. The probabilities are that some Of these
bills viii pass this Congress, BAT il Is not
likely that all Of them viii be successful
If those presenting petitions to Congress
we're aware OF the meaere attention given 20
such communications their number would
he considerably fewer. Such papers are new
er read, except by title, and the signatures
are not even glanced af. The petitions are
not printed. hut are Immediately pigeon
holetl. never 70 be referred TO in most cases.
Colonel Quay has announced that he Is in
favor of Judge James /. Mitchell, Of PsiIa-
delphia. for the Supreme JusIgestip-
There is i lively contest over the coniirnls-
ton of the Postmaster at Rhlgeway, Elk Co.
The nomination is now in the hands of the
Senate Committee on Post Offices and Post
Roads. where il is likely to remain from all
appearances
Chairman Cooper, Of Pennsylvania. writes
to friend here tia; he intends 20 leaves on
February 10Th for i tripto Mexico.
Senator Quay finds that the Washington
climate docs not agree with him. Since he
has been here he has had cold or cough
almost all the time, and be i somewhat
concerned as 10 the state OF his health. II Is
not generally known that both Of his par
ents. brother. two sisters. a niece and a
nephew have died from pulmonary diseases
Senator Camerons health is better than il
has besn for some years.
Both Senators and most Of the Represeii-
tatiyes from Pennsylvania have presented
vast nuaioer Of memorials protesting against
the admission OF Utah as a State while the
Territory IS controlled by the Mormon
priesthood.
Thursday Is g receiving day with both
Mrs. Cameron ard Mrs. quay. Theis re
spectiye residences, p I.slayesse Sqs.lre and
l5is X street, are enIy about two blocks
apart
While they may change their minds
and every mac j. liable 10 ID so-ii is Ger
tain that neither Of the Pennsylvania sena-
tors is now q candidate for Delegate Large
to the Chicago Convention. Senator Game
ron docs not care to attend the Convention.
while # senator elsay goes, ils VIII likely go
as district delegate
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-02-01


The great blizzard Of last week was proba-
bly, the most severe one that has visited this
section for many years. A driving snow
storm set in Wednesday morning and con
tinucd Throughout the day and the day fol
lowing. Tie wind blew perfect gale We'd
nesday night, and Thursday and Thursday
pight Rilipg the snow up in great driffs and
filling the country roads to such q depth as
10 render them impossible. From Wednes
day evening till saturday the Rercary hug
gel the zero point very closely, occasionally
registering several degrees helow. The mail
train on the Somerset and Cambria Railroad
got through with great difficulty Thursday
morning and Friday morning il stuck fast in
a drift Just this side Of the summit. but by
the help of two additional engines was push
trip between Johnssown and lockwood. In
making the same trip saturday morning the
train again ran into a iriff at the same place
and in attempting to push ii through the
engine at the rear Of the train was derailed
The mail train went on to JOlnstown. and
returned about one O'Clock in the afternoon
10 the Summit but could GET no further on
account of the derailed engine ollstructing It's
way. The passengers on the mail were kept
at the Summit till late hour Saturday ev-
ening when they were transferred to CO.
boose ON which they were brought to SOM
erset. The passenger train did not reach
Somerset till Sunday noon. No mails were
received from the West at Somerset Saturday
and the mail from the North did not arrive
till late Saturday night. Since sunday noon
trains have been running regularly.
Saturday evening the cold commenced to
abate Somewhat and the present indications
are for thraw and general break mp The
country roads are being opened up to some
extent. bat many Of them viii be impassa-
bic for weeks to come. BY throwing down
fences and making long defour through
fields a number of farmers were able to get
to towu Monday
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Burial of our Soldiers.

General Tom Stewart will make a report
to the Grand Army Convention, in Allen
town, next month, that will exite general
interest. This convention meets on Febru-
AIRY II, and viii be composed of delegates
from the 57i Grand Army Posts within this
State. The membership of these Posts ag-
sregates 1900 men Under the influence
of these men the Legislature of s5 passed an
act requiring each county to provide de-
cent burial for all honorably discharged sol
diers, sailors or marines who served in the
onion army during the late rebellion and
who die in INDECENT circumstances. Gen.
Stewart thinks it will he particularly inter
esting to know to what extent the provisions
of this law have been acted upon, and he IS
now collecting data TO that end
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-02-01
Didn't Know il was Loaded. .

A correspondent writing to the Cherry
tree Record, says
g last Wednesday evening. Mr. John
sbarpless blacksmith of this place, vas
holding dynamite cap in his hand when
he took a pin and thrust into in. Before he
had realized what he had done, there was a
loud report and the neighhors rushed in TO
learn the cause. Ii was terrible scene
which met their eyes. Children with blood
on their faces and hands, We're screaming
and all was confusion. The family Of Mr.
Thomas Moore lives IN the same house. All
except Mrs. Moore were more or less in
jured. Mr.. Moore's arm was cut in several
places. Mr.. SharpIess suffered most. His
left eye is badly hurt and his fingers were
torn. Drs. Bennett and Hurd were called
and they ampaiated his thumb on the left
hand at the first joint, his first finger at the
second joint, and the second finger at the
first joint. He IS getting along as well as
can be expected, but it will be some time be-
fore he will be able TO work
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-02-01
Dandy Soldier BOYS.

II looks as if the Pennsylvania, militia
would be fitted out in a brand new dress uni
form which will give them moresho wy APP
pearance on parade occasions. Adjutant
General Hastings has taken hold of the mat
ter, and before the year is OUT every com
pany IS likely 10 have a dress outfit. Next
year the National Guard win be called 70
Washington to heinangarationofapr Of a president
AMI 70 New York TO celebrate the l0eth
anniversary Of Washington's Inauguration.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-02-01
a PIucky octoesnarian.

Mrs Abram Bum. OF Schell>burg a lady
eighty six years of age, was in town visiting
friends on Wednesday. She started for her
home in the afternoon through binding
snow storm. making the remark, as an an
swer to the earnest enfreaties of her friends
to remain over night, that she had never
been away from home but one night since
she was married. and she would not allow
little snow to make the number two Bed
for,i Llqnirer.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-02-01

We have been requested to call the atten-
ton of election officers TO the tact that in
precincts where Justice Of the Peace are
elected their return OF the election of that
officer must be filed out in duplicate, as one
of the certificates must be forwarded by the
proper county officers to the State depart
ment. Heretofore this has not always been
done and has caused some trouble.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-02-01

The paradise for tax collectors has been
found in Ravenswood, Jackson county, W
Va. The council, whose term ofoffice expires
soon, will turn over 81 .200 in cash TO their
successors. The corporation is free from
debt; and every cent Of tax levied during
the past year has been collected, the collector
not having a single delinquent to report
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-02-01

In many places in the county voters are
under the impression that tax collectors are
not to be elected as heretofore, il having been
widely published that the Supreme Court
had declared the Act of iss5 requiring tax
This Is an error, tax collectors must be elect
ad
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-02-01

L may seem to parents that one or two
half days absence from school for their boy
or girl during a month is Of triaing impor
tanee- bFt whep they slqPtp consider whal
il means when 500 school children are
CONCERNED if eael, is allowed To be absent
once or twice during the month, the question
viii assume different phase Nothing EN-
harnesses a teacher more or impairs the eff
cheney Of the school more than absentenisnl
and tar'iiness, and parent. are requested by
teachers TO attend more closely in hereafter
their children In this matter.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-02-01

Young America has held high carnival for
some time past coasting. the hills pre-
senting a splendid opportunity for enjoying
this popular exrcise to the full Ii Is dan
gerous amusement and those engaged in it
cannot be too careful. Hardly day passes
that some terrible accident is not reported in
the daily PRESS, usually the result Of
thoughtlessness. Care cannot be urged too
earnestly.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-02-01

We have engaged the services Of special
Washington correspondent to write us a
series of weekly letters. These letters will
contain great deal Of desirable information
and will be found 10 be much more interest
ing than the customary syndicate letter pub
lished by 50 many country newspapers. The
first letter Of the series will be found in an
other column
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-02-01

Essa-e OF George koeher. deceased s4ss ef que
mahpniEg Twp. some 49, ~. Pa
Letters of Adnsi sinistrl-iag q. the above estate
having been granfets ~ he nnti,rsiyartt bs the
proper antAori., aattre il hereby gfsen 10 an
persons -.esIed "a said esfsie ~ mako ssassesii-
as payment, and those iHS claims against
.,ss same viii preseps them sissfy authenticated
for sestemeEi On saturday. Feb. X. iSss. at the
late resiielee of dese&sest at 10 o'clock A. "
JOSEPH KOtHER
FIsifS Administrator