The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-10-24
aspusllean Meetlngs Ana Poe RaIs

ines-
As the election draws near the ceniiiencc
and enthusiasm Of the average Republican
increases. and If the large crowds that have
been attending the various meetings and pole
raisings--held IN al sections Of the county.
are any indication Of the interest thar IS
taken in the pending confess. Somerset u
~ viii certainly break the record ia the way
Of a big majority fsr the whole Republican
ticket on tie 9Th Of next month.
At EDIE.
The Republicans OF Somerset township No.
? held one OF the largest and best meetings
in the school house at Eide on Wednesday
evening that has ever been held in that Sec
ton.
The meeting was presided over by Mr..
Josiah Ankeny. The vire Presidents were.
Noah Brendle. Jonathan Miller. Hiram
Beam, John J. Baker,'6eo, Ludy and Philip
Iape. Secretaries Joseph F. Rhoads, David
B. Ash, Isaiah Bell and Levi Berkey. The
speakers were Capt. W. Fl. sanner. DR.. A. J.
Endsley and Geo. R. sculi Esq. The Par
meFs Band furnished She music.
ATpAvIDsvTILE.
The Republicans Of Conemaagh township
had sa old fashioned rally at DavidsTiIle
Wednesday evening. Isaac Yoder was elect
ed President of the meeting with Joseph
Johns and Moses Mishler for Vice Presidents
and E. L swank, Henry Meyers and Jacob
l. Kaufman for Secretaries. The speakers
were FL. Kooser and F. W. Biesecker
ESq'E.
AT HILLsBoRO-
A large crowd Of citizens Of Paint town.
ship gathered at HfIsboro Thursday evening
to hear the issues of the campaign discussed
By F. J. Rooser aud +. W. Biesecker Esqr's.
The officers of the meeting were, President,
John Harhberger Vice Presidents, Reuben
Miller, D. J Berkey Secretary, l. E. Hol-
sappie The scalp Level Band was present
and furnished some excellent music.
AT s~ucKsnowS.
The Republicans Of Shade township held
a meeting at Buekstown Friday aternoon.
The following named gentlemen we're select
Ell Is officers Of the meeting President.
Wm. Rec Esq. Vice Presidents WA. Wag-
ner, Aaron SpangIer; Secretaries, Henry
Lambert, l. B. Manages The speakers we're
y. b. Cntchfeld and l. c. Colborn Esq's.
AT LANBERrsvILLE-
Messrs. Colbom and c~ritchfcld addressed
4 large meeting composed of citizens Of
Stonycreek and Shade townships at Lam
bertsyille. Friday evening. The meeting
was organized BY the election Of the follow
ing Officers President Jonathan Lambert
Vice Presidents. Wm. Stauffer. jeremiah
Fleegle, John Grove Secretaries. Albert
Lambert, Jacob Keller. The Lambertsville
baud was present and enlivenel the occasion
with some choice music.
LAvASsvILLE.
Tie Republicans Of Evansville and vi
cinity raised a Harrison and Morton pole at
Lavausviile, Saturday afternoon. After the
pole had been raised a meeting WAS Organ
lied by the election Of the following named
officers President, John c. Barron. Vice
Presidents. George Barclay, Frank Fritz.
Secretaries, George F. Countryman, Alexan-
der Shaulis. The Lavansville band furnish
ed the music. Tie speakers were F. J Koos-
er and A c. HalbeTt, Esqrs-
AZ BERLIN.
The Republicans Of Berlin Borough and
B~rotheEyaliey Township raised a handsome
Harrison aud Morton pole in the upper dia-
mond. at Berlin, Saturday afternoon, and,
Notwithstanding the very inclement wealth
er. they held a rousing meeting after the
pole had been raised. The officers Of the
meeting were President. Jacob Musser
Vice Presidents. Edward Kimmeli. David L.
Meyers, Esq, Peter Hanger, David Weigle.
Rudolph Kelley, Daniel Snyder, A. VI. Sew
It's, Jere Hartman, Jacob J. Coleman, iona
than Miller. Secretaries, Henry g. Hay,
Robert H. KOoniz, P. [. Miller, Francis
Hnepper, John Wechtenheiser.
The first speaker was Captain II. II. Kuhn
Of Johnstown, who discussed the tariff qGeS-
ton in an able. forcible and eloquent man
ner for over one hour. His large audience
gave him the closest attention, frequently
showing their appreciation of the telling
points made by the speaker by outbursts Of
applause. Captain Kuhn was followed by
Prof y B. Cntchheld. and be in turn by
Captain ". II. Sanner, The Berlin band.
one Of the best organizations OF the kind in
the county, rendered 3 number of choice Sc
leclions during the meeting.