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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-07-04
Death of John Henry pIbert.

Within recent years says the Jolnstown
Tribune OF Friday evening this community
has experienced many sorrowfulsurprises by
the unexpected deaths OF prominei citizens.
The announcement this morning OF the death
of John H. Dibert was more Than a surprise
lit was severe shock. Scarcely anybody
outside of the circle embracing his immed-
late relatives and friends knew that be was
ill., OF robust, hearty. and genial presence
he was regarded by all as a perfect picture
of good health-the least liable of the more
generally known people Of the town to be
quickly summoned hence. Add to this the
fact that he was at his desk in his place Of
business as usual until noon on Tuesday, and
1t can be easily understood why ii was that,
as the sad announcement of his death
spread throughout the city, people looked at
one another in amazement. half doubling its
correctness yet apparently fearful ofi;s truth.
And true, indeed, II was the summons CON-
ing shortly after - O'Clock this morning.
The cause of Mr. Dibert's death was in
flammation of the bowels. He was taken
sick at noon on Tuesday and was compelled
TO go TO bed. Medical assistance was at once
summoned, but the treatment administered
afforded him no relief, his condition growing
hourly worse. Frequent consultations of
physicians were held yesterday. and every
thing that medical skill could bring to bear
in his case WAS tried. At supper time last
evening he seemed somgwhat easier, and his
attendants though they recognized a shade
of improvement in his condition. They
were. however, mistaken. for, as the evening
wore away, his sufferings again increased,
until finally, exhausted and unable longer to
continue the terrible struggle, he calmly re-
signed his spirit into the hands of his Crea.
tor.
Deceased was born in this place on the
sth of Janury, 1881. In Feb. 1871 he enter
ed the banking house of John Dibert & Co.
was admitted as member of the firm, and
so continued until his death.
In addition to his duties at the bank which
he discharged with the most scrupulous
oait t@dthAN'7s -AAs iAbS'h
very efficient service 10 the Borough of
Johnstown as its Treasurer during seversl
consecutive terms, having last spring been
reelected for the current year.
He also took great interest in Masonic
matters, and his connection with that Order
gave him an extensive acquaintance through
cut Central and Western Pennsylvania, as
well as generally throughout the country.
On the 18th of October. 1873, Mr.. Dibert
and Miss Kate Hamilton, daughter of the
late Samuel Roger, were united in marriage.
The union resulted in three children-Roy-
er, Blanche and John-who, with their
mother, are left TO mourn most affectionate
father and devoted husband.
Mr.. Dibert had s., 800 insurance on his
life-s2, 500 in the Northwestern Masonic
and 81 600 in the New England Mutual.
Mr.. Dibert had many warm friends in
County, and in the town of Somer-
set, who will be panied to learn of his un-
timely death.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-07-04
Fish Laws.

The following is a summary of the fish
laws of this State:
Bass may be caught with rod, hook or
line from June 1st to January 3lst, at no
other time and in no other way. No gigging
outlining or nets.
Trout-rod. hook and line only, from
April 18th TO July 18th.
Pike or pickerel, the same as bass.
Use no nets during the months of June.
July, August, December, January and Feb
ruary; and when using nets see that the
smallest meshes are fully an inch square !;
any other sized mesh is not legal. Place no
set nets at the point of old fish dams and do
not lay up the walls that are down use no
set nets with walls or seine attachments at
any time. Should you take any bass, trout
pike or pckerel in your nets, you are com
PEELED by law to return them TO the stream
from which you took them.
The penalty offishing with seines for any
fish of any kind whatever, is $25 for each
and every offense. The same penalty for
fishing with set nets out ofseason. or mesh
Is less than one inch square. For each and
every bass taken on set or outlines, $40 fine
Fishing or hunting on Sunday is prohibited
by fine of i25 for each offense
Use no small game fish for bait as each
one so used subjects you to very severe pen
alties.
The fine for taking fish of any kind what
ever, by exploding dynamite, giant powder
or any other explosive is $50 for each and
every offense.
Should you catch any trout less than five
inches in length you must return them to
the stream. Penalty, 8.
Take no bass less than six inches in length
under the penalty of -.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-07-04
CONFLUENCE, Pa, June 80, 1855.
Two CaveIs Presented to the Con-
vention.

The first gavel was presented on Tuesday,
by the redoubtable Horr. of Michigan. 1t
was made of lumber, copper, wood, iron, and
salt, illustrating what Horr called the five
industries of the country. He asked the
chairman to useit in pounding the daylighis
out of the Democratic party. The chairman
discreetly remarked that with it he would
pound the life out of that party. 4 SECOND
gayel was given to the convention on We'd
nesday by f.. W. Montgomery. Of Galena,
Ill. He said that it was made from a piece
of wood taken out of a desk found in a tan
merry in Galena. 1t was the desk used by C.
5. Grant when he was receiving $500 a year
for his services. The chairman of the Him
ois delegation expressed the hope that it
would be used in tanning the hide of the
Democratic party after Horr's gavel had
knocked the life ont Oft. The third gavel
was presented on behalf Of Chicago Republi-
cans by Mayor Roche, of Chicago 1t was
garnished and as gorgeous as dresses usually
worn by Chicago women It was made of
gold and silver and studded with Jewels.
Roche said it illustrated crude and skilled
labor
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-07-04
Killed by Moonsnlners.

LITTLE Rock, June "a desperate en-
and moonshiners near Black Springs, Mont
gomery county yesterday. Internal Revenue
Collector and posse raided the moonshiners
camp in vicinity, destroying three distilieries.
Shortly afterward the posse was attacked
from ambush by an armed band Of moon
sinners. 4 regular battle ensued, In which
Deputy United States Marshal Trammel was
killed. A telegram has been sent to Fort
Smith for reinforcements.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-07-04
A Roy PoIsons Eive Persons.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. June 2s.-The l5-
year-old son of George Deems has confessed
to poisoning his father and family, and is in
jail He had stolen pistol and other arti-
cles and his father had ordered him TO return
them He threatened TO cbastise him or
turn him over to officers of the law. Deems
died TO day, and the other two children win
die, making FIVE victims In all
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-07-04
Ross DAVIS & Co.

In order to advertise our line Of superior
Pocket Cutlery aud Razors, we will send oy
mail on reoeip, Of twenty-eight cents in two
cent postage stamps, a fine knife, iuii size.
four blades, pure white pearl handle, ful
German silver cap and bolster and cenire
part. A perfect gem OF a kiie, and one that
is put together for keeps.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-07-04
Swlndled Out of S237 BY an Old
Game.

BEAVER. Pk., June 29.-Henry Schmautz,
a former Piitsburgher, who lives on farm
in Moon township, is the victim Of light
ning-rod sharpers TO the extent Of s237. The
other day two men told him they would
like TO test his lightning-rod They pro-
advertise their rod in this section and would
put one up for him free Of charge if he would
pay for the part which went in the groun.l.
He signed what he supposed was an agree
nlent to that effect, but to-day discovered
that he had really signed note for s237,
and that the >harpers have discounted it at
the bank.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-07-04

H ExRY DALEY.
EVE DALEY.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-07-04
The Log-CabIn Songs.

The '' log-cabin and :. hard cider cam
paign Of ls40 is without parallel in the
history ofthe country. Martin Van Buren,,
nicknamed . Little Van, and William Hen
~ Harrison, aheciionately called odd Tip"
were the candidates Of the Democratic and
Wing parties respectively. The song writers
were with the Whigs during that canvass,
and the people were with the song makers.
The Wings everywhere held great and enthu-
siastic meetings. Miniature log cabins were
constructed, with the stars and stripes float
ing over them, and invariably beside the
cabin door would be seen a keg bearing the
rubric, hard cider" Stump-speaking was
all the rage. The newspaper and the tele-
graph were not as they are now. The peo-
pie came from near and far to the barbecues.
The country rang with the name and fame
of General Harrison. The more the Demo-
Gratis. with their disciplined partisan hosts,
ridiculed the Wings who had no such splen-
did organization, the more fervid became the
supporters of Harrison. The young men
caught the spell of patriotism and song.
Whenever there was political gathering
for Harrison, banners and transparencies
were produced, with lines addressed to the
candidates like this
Farewell, dear Van,
You're not our man;
To guide the ship,
Wen try old Tip
The more the shouting, singing campaign
of the Wings was jeered and sneered at. BAN
tered and burlesqued by the Democrats, the
intenser became the enthusiasm of the Har-
rison hosts. Song-writers sprang up all over
the country. No political meeting was COM
plete without its camlaign music. Song
books with the popular verses were publish
ed. II often happened that the most taking
songs were written within an hour or two of
a meeting, and sung TO the delighted crowds
by the composer. Sometimes the words were
entirely impromptu, and local, and person.
al to degree, and carried everything before
them. with their homely and hearty allu-
sions, plain phrases, and loyal lines TO their
favorite Always some well-known and
popular air was chosen, and the words usu-
ally admirably suited the purpose. The peo-
pie took up the refrain and it was sung by
thousands at the hustings, in the shops, and
stores, and fields, and along the highways
Seamen sung them when hoisting sail or
anchor, they were comman along the tow
paths haryesters varied their toll with the
winning words and music, and all ranks and
classes and colors repeated the rhymes and
bars of the campaign. One of the most pop
ular song of the campaign was the following :
What has caused the great commotion, mo-
ton, motion,
Our country through?
IL is the ball a rolling. on. on.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-07-04

II is good deal easier in such weather as
this to advise people to keep cool and not to
get fiurried or hurried or worried but to
possess their souls in patience than il is TO
carry these excellent precepts into practice.
At the same time it is the simple truth that
while the mercury hovers in the neighbor
hood of the nineiies the only thing 10 do is
cultivate as far as possible the philosophic
spirit and to be as leisurely and deliberate in
all ones doings as the circumstances by
which one is surrounded will admit. II is
no use to fret and fume and to consult every
thermometer one sees as TO the record old
Sol is making. Keep cool in mind don't
drink too much ice water and wear flannel
shirt and the unavoidable discomfort Of the
heated term will be reduced to a minimum.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-07-04
A Hotel Burned Down.

MEANWHILE, Pa, June 30-The Floyd
House at Saegertown, near the famous Eu-
reka mineral springs was destroyed by fire
at l o'clock this morning Loss about So
600; supposed 10 be partially insured There
were about 40 guests in the house. All e.
capped unhurt. The f1rniture.be belonging to
the house was saved, as was also the baggage
belonging to the guests.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-07-04
Notice to Teachers.

The Board Of School Directors, of Somer-
set Borough, will meet Friday evening July
Is, lsss, to select teachers for their schools
Applications from teachers, accompanied
by proofs Of standing in their profession,
will be received by the Secretary any time
before the meeting.
By order Of the Board,
L. c. Colborn, Sec.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-07-04
Notice :

have this day sold to B. ). Fleck ali fees
due me as Prothonotary, etc, of Somerset
Co., Penna.. and notice is hereby given to
payment TO him at once
n b. CRITcHFIELD.
Jenner Y Roads, Pa, June ;, 1ssS.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-07-04
A Thief Shot While Running Away.

NAvAsorA. TEX, June 30.-Robert Kelly. a
young man, was shot and killed at $50 this
morning, at the Union depot, by Deputy
Sheriff Reed. of Brazos county, while run
ming away to avoid arrest. Kelly and anoth-
er man, at 10 O'Clock last night. robbed Reed
& Reeds saloon. at Mellican, of 500
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-07-04
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Yale Wins the Boat Race.

NEw LONDON, CoSS., June 29.-The thir-
teenth annual eight-oared four miles straight
away race between the University crews Of
Yale and Harvard was rowed this afternoon
at ) o'clock over the Thames river course.
from Gales Ferry to Winthrop Point. and
was won by Yale by "a lengths: time 20.I0 /;
Harvari's time 2l:l4. The series Of races
between these two colleges now stands :
Yale won seven, Harvard won six. Yale's
time of 20:l0 is the fastest ever made on the
river
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-07-04

All persons are hereby notified not to
trespass on our lands in Shade Township.
Somerset County, Pa. for the purpose of
hunting, fishing, berrying or nutting. Any
person or persons 80 trespassing win be pun
ished according TO law
HKxRY DALEY.
Ter
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-07-04
MARRIED..

McLEAN-RITER.-A the residence of
Charles Brown, in ElkIick Township, June
y, 1sSs, by Ozias F. Harshman. Mr.. John
A. Mclean, of New York City, to Miss Mary
Ritter Of Cleqrfeld Co, Penna.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-07-04

Mr.. Norman b. Reatn. the miiiionare Chi
cago broker with his wife and family, are at
the Somerset House. Looking at the tall,
wen-filled figure and smiling face of Mr..
Ream, one would never imagine that only
few years ago he followed the plow in Lower
Turkeyfoot Looking at him again it would
not occur to the casual observer either that
he was the busy man Of affairs and - coup
ly times" millionaire, who Is reported to have
dropped one with six cyphers after it in New
York not great while ago, and only regard
ed it as a drop out Of the bucket. Mr.. Ream
comes TO Somerset for few weeks rest
among his boyhood'. friends when he
wants to get far from the rnadding crowd.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-07-04
Wanted!

Dealers and all to know We have full line
of rakes; both hand and self dump, which
we offer at prices to suit the times. Agents
wanted to sell the Walker Rakes. Address
". F. WALKER,
Somerset, Pa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-07-04
Normal school Instituta.

The fourth annual institute opens July "a,
lsss. Special advantages are offered TO all
teachers and other students. For particulars
write TO J. D. Meese, Meyersdale, Pa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-07-04

Register and Recorder swank was around
after an eye-opeher Monday morning. A
bee stung him ON his leff eye Sunday, the
swelling closing that member entirely.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-07-04

One thousand tons of Rags, Bones and
Scrap Iron, old Gum boots and shoes for
which the highest cash price viii be paid by
CaPLEs q NooKE,
Johns4own Pa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-07-04

In last weeks HERALD We published
tabular statement of the eutire vote cast at
the Republican primary on the 25d of June
There was no election held in Northampton
Township or New Baltimore Borough.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-07-04

Mr.. George c. Liehty and Mrs. VIM II.
Miller have Just returned home from Phila-
delphia. where they had been visiting their
sister, Mrs Rebecca c, Meyers, who is seri-
ously III with inhammatory rheumatism.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-07-04
Church Dedication.

The new Reformed church at Berlin will
be dedicated on Sunday, July 18th. All the
friends of the congregation are cordially in
yiied 10 be present
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-07-04

Under the annual reapportionment of the
salaries of postmasters throughout the coun-
try. the salary of the Somerset postmaster
has been increased to s.. 400.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-07-04

The bricklayers will commence work on
the Cofiroth-Scull building this week. The
stonemasons are at work on the foundation
of the Odd Fellows building.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-07-04
For Rent,

Comfortable offices on the first and second
foors of the addition to Printing House
Row. For particulars inquire at this Office
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-07-04

Mrs. Harry b. Colborn, of Frostburg, Nd.
is guest at the residence OF Hon. A j.
Colborn.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-07-04
| UDIToR'S NOTICE.

Estate of Jacob Croyle, decd
Having been duly appointed Auditor by tie
Orphans Court Of Somerset County, Pa 10 sscer-
tain advancemenis, and make distributonof
the funds 70 and among those legally entitled
thereto. hereby give notice thats will attend
to the duties of said appointment at Office in
Somerset Borough on Friday, July 2, 1855, at one
O'Clock p n
iui4 J. c. LOWRY,
Audiror.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-07-04

Says the New York Sua: Maj. Mckinley
was not nominated, but the result of the
week promotes him to the rank of major
general among Republican leaders. He was
"A years old on the 23th. of last Feb
Iulry.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-07-04
Founo at Last.

That A. Benford & Son is the only firm in
town that sells nine cakes of Grip Soap for
25 cents.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-07-04

Miss Lucy Heffiey. of Highland Farm, "
has returned from q winters visit in Phils-
delphia.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-07-04

DIR. Albert F. Brubaker, and wife, OF
Philadelphia, arrived in Somerset, Saturday
evening. for a three week visit.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-07-04

After several months diligcnt search and
inquiry, the monument committee have
learned the names OF 22l of their fellow sol
diers from Somerset county who gave their
lives 10 their country. OF this number 1a
were killed on the field Of battle, "a died of
disease contracted in the service, and seven
were lost. The manufacturers of the monu-
ment required the committee TO send in
their final and corrected list Of names this
week. IN order to have them all on the mon
ument and have il completed in the contract
ed time. The list of 22I as furnished by the
committee is thought TO contain the names
Of all but a very few of the deceased veter-
ans who resided in this county.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-07-04

A crowd Of drunken rowdies disturbed the
slumbers of many of our citizens Saturday
night.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-07-04
Wanted !

Hides, Furs, Bark. will pay the highest
cash prices for all kinds of hides, pelts and
furs. also want 500 cords of Rock oak and
Spruce bark. 100 cords wanted at once.
Ii. G. CUNSIYGHAM
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-07-04
Republican Campaign Song

BY WALTER Z. HOWARD.
Air-The March of the Cameron Men.
For many year we have met without fear
Every wrong that dare venture fight,
And with courage sublime have kept step and
kept time
To the music Of Truth and Of right.
CHORUS.
Hark hear the music -olling rolling.
Clear over mountain and glen
With Truth and with Right we together keep step
lis the march of the Harrison
In our youth and our pride we made Fremont
our guide,
And be found Us no path for retreat ~
With cry for d" free soil and for freedom to
toll
We brought vict ory out of defeat.
With Lincoln we came, but this blood and this
flame
To day so transeendant and grand.
That the prophet Of light was caught up from our
sight.
With the shaekle unlocked in his hand.
We have fought a good fight, and the faith we
have kept,
But the battle again we must win
For Democracy sure, when It's dead beyond cure,
VIII exist as original sin.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-07-04

ID. j Horner. Judge Shaver, and II. C.
Beerits, are at Gettysburg this week
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-07-04
A Dollar a Bushei for Grasshoppers.

ST. Paul, June 30.-GrasshOppers have re-
Gently appeared by the millions in this Vi
cinity, and seriously threaten the total ami
hilation of crops. A vigorous warfare is
being wagcd against them. Several contriv-.
ances for ratehing and estroying them are
being used. Il has been decided 10 pay 81
bushel for the hoppers.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-07-04
For Sale Cheap.

A bargain for some one in need of piano
or organ. A high-priced Steinway & Sons
piano, in use only few years, will be sold
very cheap. 4 Mason & Hamlin organ cost
ing 500, and never used, will be sold for
less than half cost. For particulars, call at
he HERALD office.