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Los Angeles herald., 1890-11-06

MINNESOTA farmers have got awake at
last to the inlquity of paying tax OF
80 per cent. on their plows and spades
for the benefit of eastern millionaire
manufacturers.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-11-06
AMUSE EMENTS.

The Last of The Still Alarm
Night.
Tonight The Still Alarm season will
close at the Grand. The management
announce that by special invitation
Governor-elect II. H. Markham and
party will occupy box at the Grand
opera house tonight, to witness the fare
well appearance of The Still Alarm. The
house will be handsomely decorated in
his honor.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-11-06

Iowa grangers are tired of feeding
that long tariff COW, that browses on the
choicest meadows of the west. but is
MIXED in the east.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-11-06

Mrs. Mary Barrol of Macon, Ca, has
been a switch-tender for the past forty
years. Come TO think of it, there is
nothing very remarkable in this after
all.-Chicago Mail.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-11-06

For novices in politics the Farmers
Alliances are doing we'll.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-11-06

had seen him tried in hard days. How
ever, all the people knew him or knew
Of him. and all who knew held him in
deservedly high esteem.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-11-06

II is cold day, and the g. o. p. is
IN
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-06-04
W. J. liIginbotham Killed at Rock
wood

William ]. Higinbotham, who was the
owner, and for a number of years conducted
the Glade House at this place, met with q
horrible death at lockwood between six
and seven O'Clock last Tuesday evening. He
arrived at Rockwood station, on his way
to Somerset, on the east bound train only an
hour before, and had crossed the railroad
yard TO the village. In returning TO the sta
ton he attempted to cross the track in front
of engine No. 475, which was engaged in
shifting cars, and, tripping on rail, fell
across the track, directly in front Of the iron
monster. The engineer was powerless to
stop his engine. ana in an instant the heavy
wheels had cut the unfortunate man into
two separate pieces. Death was instantane-
Gus. The mangled remains were gathered
together and an inquest held on them by
Justice Gildner. The jury returned verdict
of accidental death, as all the evidence
went TO show that the victim was alone to
blame. Friends arrived from Confluence dur
ing the night, and the body was taken 10
his former home near Merrittsyille Fayette
county, where it was buried Thursday Mr.
Higinbotham was about forty live years of
age and leaves wife and three or four
small children. While resident of Somer-
set he was considered the largest man in
the county, weighing over four hundred
pounds. He was quite well-to-do, bis for
tune being estimated at from $4,000 to
$4,000.
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who is the Candidate.

LOCKWOOD. May Slst, 1870.
EDITOR HERALD: notice in the last issue
of what you have very aptly styled General
w. II. Koontz's personal organ" brief
comm unication from this place signed Re-
publican The bewildered writer thereof
seems to be at loss to know whether Gen.
eralr Koontz. Colonel Horner or Captain
Harrison is the candidate for Congress in
opposition to the present member. Well,
don't much wonder at the poor fellows be-
wiIdermeut, but this much do know, if you
were to use all three in trying to make one
good Republican, Congressman you would not
have much material LEFT over after the job
very apparent to those of US here who read
the personal organ" that General koontz
was determined TO have some candidate TO
run against Mr.. Scull. Now, why in the
world didn't the General" announce him
self as a candidate. Then there could have
been fair test made. Republican" says
"the independent and Stalwart matter was
dropped in 1855" If this is so, then why
has the personal organ" for months back
been tradncing Mr.. Scull and threatening to
bolt if he is re-nominsted. Isn't it simply
because Mr.. Scull has always been true
and consistent Republican? Now, ! don't
pretend to be much Of politician, but when
am away from home always keep my eyes
open and in this way am often able to see
how the cat is going to jump. When was
In Somerset this week attending court !
learned enough TO satisfy me that there is
more in this congressional fight than is gem
orally supposed And this is the scheme the
personal organ" men are trying to work
Ii they can defeat Congressman Scull for the
nomination then General Coffroth will be
the Democratic candidate this fall and Cen
eraln Koonsz and his followers will support
him. In return for this support General
Coffroth and his friends will support Cen
eral" Koontz for President Judge next year.
Do you see how Nicely" this would work
These Generals are smart fellows, but
think the cat will jump clear over their
heads this time just as it did in 1882 and in
1886
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-06-04

Friday was one Of the fairest days that
ever smiled upon the Hills o. Somerset, and
before the sun was many hours old the
streets of the village were crowded with
visitors from the country. Ii is to the honor
of our people that no day in the year is more
dear TO them than Decoration Day. Early
in the morning women and girls were TO be
ssen vending their way TO the cemetery on
the hill. carrying baskets filled with sweet
spring flowers to place on the graves ofloved
ones gone before.
Grand Army boys were out in force to
nav their annual tribute of love TO departed
comrades. and with drums beating and arms
reversed. fell into line with halting step and
tear-dimmed eyes.
The procession formed in front OF 8. A. X.
aaaiauarters on Union street, in the order
Assignsted in the published program, and
head ID by the Euterpean band, marched TO
the Lutheran Cemetery. Here the memorial
services Of the Grand Army were read, and
the graves Of sleeping comrades were dec
GRATED with flowers and garlaDds and the
aaes they had all followed 10 victory. After
the ceremonies at the graveyard had been
gone through with the procession reformed
and marched to the court house square,
where NJ. J. Pritts, Esq, delivered patri-
otic address.
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The summer at Atlantic city.


The prospects for brillian. summer sea
son at Atlantic City were never so bright as
at the present time The extraordinarily
liberal patronage which it has gained during
the winter and spring season, largely due to
the magnificent transportation facilities
maintained by the Pennsylvania Railroad,
is still manifesting itself in the well-flled
hotels, which bid fair TO hold their visitors
well through the early summer season. The
city by the sea is in better condition to en-
tertain and amuse its friends i,ian ever be-
fore. New hotels have been built, and older
ones remodeled and enlarged. The great
ocean boulevard has been completed, so that
Atlantic City now possesses the handsomeSt
and most attractive ocean front ofany sea
side resort in America. All indications
point to the largest summer season in the
history of the place
The Pennsylvania Railroad Company has
kept well in line with the spirit Of improve
ment which has pervaded the seashore. Its
facilities for promptly and comfortably
handling large numbers of people have been
increased so IS to supply any possible de-
mand the road. bed of its double line has
been improved greatly, and the terminal
facilities both at Philadelphia and Atlantic
City have been enlarged and improved. The
betterment of the tracks will enable the
management TO materially reduce the time
between the Delaware River and the sea,
and the summer schedule will present the
quickest, best equipped safest, and most
satisfactory service of trains for everybody
ever enjoyed by the hosts of Atlantic City S
summer patrons. The comprehensive sys-
TEN of excursion tickets leading from all
points on the Pennsylvania System will be
available, as in the past years, at the excep-
tionally low rates that have heretofore pre-
vailed. 1t would be well for onr readers to
remember that summer trip that does not
include Atlantic City lacks the spice that
weuld make It memorable.
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:. somerset's Hero's" ReverIes.
souknsrr. PA. May 81. 1890.

SOMERSET, PA, May 81, 1890.
EDITOR HERALD We can only conjecture
the thoughts that crowded into the mind Of
Gen. VIM H. Koontz as he stood in his Of
flee door Friday morning and viewed with
patriotic eyes the blue coats and bright but
tons of the Grand Army boys, who had as
semblvd to pay a loving tribute TO their
sleeping comrades. Certainly sight of the
furrowed brows and bronzed cheeks of the
BOYS who were members of the MALTA
company captained by Gen. Koontz before
the war recalled to his mind scene ofal-
most 80 years ago when the company SER
vices had been accepted by the State author
ities and he addressed the men OF his com
mand after the custom of the Grecian war
riors how, on that occasion, in i1laguia-
ton he waded in blood up to his knees,
flourishing his flaming sword in advance of
his troops, and in the very face OF the enc
nv how, in crimson-dyed sentences he
had painted the duty of loyal northern men,
and stamped rebellion beneath his fiery feet
And certainly his memsry did not fail TO re-
call how, the morning following the deliS-
cry of this inspiring address he resigned his
command, and a few days subsequently saw
his young comrades leave for the seat Of
war. captained by gallant Bob Cummins.
And then, methinks the interrogation
must have come TO his mind, How came |
TO become the General? / am not an every
day. common General, like Grant, Sherman,
or Sheridan but General Won Moltke, so
to speak Surely, my admirers always rec
ognize me as a distinctive type, or why
should they persistently designate me as
the General?"
Further reveries were cut off by the band
playing
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-06-04
Memorial Day at White Oak.

The patriotic and loyal citizens of Larimer
township held a very appropriate and inter
esting memorial service at White Oak
church on Decoration Day. The meeting
was called to order by Mr.. Herman Johnson,
Of wittenburg. J. c. Lowry, Esq, and
Hon. James l.. Pugh, Of Somerset, delivered
short and appropriate addresses, after which
the graves of the loyal sons of Larimer in
the several cemeteries near the church were
profusely covered with flowers.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-06-04

Several weeks ago Philadelphia friend
of Mr.. George Gardill, of Berlin, sent him
an imported English bull pup for a present.
The dog was a valuable fellow and as he ap.
peared to be OF very amiable disposition he
was allowed the freedom of the premises.
Sunday morning the pup was in the house
playing with couple of kittens, when Mrs.
Gardill chased him into the yard. Having
occasion TO visit the woodshed half hour
later, Mrs Gardill was horror stricken when
the brute made a savage assault on her. At
first the good lady supposed the pup was
only playing, but after he had bitten her
hands several times and planted his ugly
fangs into her wrist TO their full depth, with
most remarkable courage she seized his
tongue and twisted it until the brute became
weak then throwing him sside Mrs. GArdill
escaped to the house, when physician was
called in 10 dress her many wounds. Mr..
Gsrdill had the dog shot.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-06-04

George Geisel, a young man OF about
twenty-five years of age, was almost instant
ly killed Friday evening, while assisting IN
the raising Of the frame work of barn on
the farm of Mr. Peter T. Miller, in Stony
creek Township. Mr.. Geisel was holding a
post in position, on which number OF 9TH
er hands were attempting to place large
piece OF timber. BY some mishsp they lost
their grip and the heavy timber fell on
Young Geisel, striking him on the back OF
the head and crushing it to jelly. He gasp
ed two or three times, and was dead. The
unfortunate young man was greatly liked in
the community in which he lived, and the
announcement of his death WAS a severe
shock to his large circle Of friends.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-06-04

I have on hand at my factory, one miie
south Of Somerset lot Of good plain and
striped and plaid iannels, and skirting IN
ell suitable colors.
Also, gray, fancy and balmoral stocking
yarn Germantown knitting yarn in all
eolors and shades, all our own make ano
gur-snieed to give satisfaction, which | VIII
exchange Cor wool
Carding and spinning done on short no
iice We will spin your wool much cheaper
than you can possibly do il at home.
Cash paid for wool
IoHN II. KANTNER.
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The various political communications IN
last weeks issue Of General w. II. koontz S
personal organ bore so plainly the ear
marks of the General that the cold type re-
belled, and refused to print the oft-repeated
lie that lne General had never written line
for its columns. fone Of old King Johns
bold barons had been pictured at the head OF
each column, if the shsckles from OIL the
four million slaves that the General has so
often declared free had been placed around
each paragraph, and if the whole thing had
been printed on copy Of Magma Chdrtd, 1t
would not have stamped them more indeli-
bly, as the Generals own. Somerset Coun-
tvs Hero has great pC nchant for commu-
nications
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-06-04
The census Questions.

The Superintendent of The Census has
issued the following important order to all
census supervisors:
"You will please instruct enumerators in
cases where persons refuse TO answer the
questions ON the population schedule relat-
ing TO physical and mental disabilities s22
and 23). or TO the questions relating to farms,
homes and mortgages 26 TO 30 inclusiye). TO
enter in the proper column the words, Re
fused 20 answer, No further steps will be
necessary ON the part of the supervisor or
enumeretor, and all legal proceedings will
be instituted by the Washington Office
through the Department Of Justice
RoBERT Z. PORTER,
Superintendent"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-06-04

Invitations are out for the marriage Of Mr..
Ed. Kantner, prominent young business
man of this place TO Miss Nora, daughter
Of Mr.. and Mrs. David Tayman, of Lavans-
Vile. The ceremony viii take place in the
Lutheran church in Evansville, at y
O'Clock Wednesday, June 1lth.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-06-04

Farmers. Look to Your Interests.

Weertend our thanks for your very lioer-
al patronage the past season, and beg leave
10 say that with our extensive works, now
covering over an acre Of ground, we hope 10
be able to ill all our wholesale and retail
orders promptly.
Having contracted with 5. B. Hoder, OF
Pugh. Somerset County, and ster Fink OF
Somerset. 70 solicit orders, " feel assured
they will be s6ie 20 name prices and terms
that will be satisfactory to all.
As reference in regard 60 our works ana
facilities for manufacturing Grst-ciass fer
dlizer. we take the liberty Of naming Hon
o. r. Shaver and S. b. Yoder, both gentle
men whose veracity will not be doubted and
who visited our works during the fall OF 80.
On behalf Of the susquehanna Fertilizer
70. Of Baltimore City.
Respectfully,
A. J. KosER,
Guernsey. Adams Co, Pa.
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Bitten by a Pet Dog.

FnoN A Youve RrrunLIcAx.
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49,

The vocal organs are strengthened by the
use of Ayers Cherry PICTORIAL. Clergymen
lawyers, singers, actors, and public speakers
find this preparation the most effective reme-
dy for irritation and weakness of the throat
and lungs, and for all affections of the vocal
organs.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-06-04
soaoIakLes OF opr Trade.

Guernsey. Adams Co, Pa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-06-04

On the first page of this number will be
found memorial address delivered at Rock
wood on Decoration Day by Rev. Theo. Bach,
of the Evangelical church, chaplain of Wn-
H. Weller Post No. $40. O. A. r. The address
is full of patriotism, and we would advise all
of our readers to accord it careful perusal.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-06-04
QUIET OBSERVER.
Berlin Marble and Granite Works.

BERLIN, Pa, May 2s, 1890.
II is not correct, as many OF my friends
have inferred, that the fact Of my having
purchased the Greensburg Marble works is
an indication Of my purpose to leave Berlin
and stop my business here. On the contrary,
am now running the Berlin works stronger
than ever before, and shall continue to run
them TO their fullest capacity. / assure my
friends and patrons that shall in the future,
as in the past, use every effort to merit my
reputation of making the best tomhstones
for the least money. DO not place your
order for marble or granite work until yon
have seen me or my agent.
n, II. KooSTz.
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prices always the lowest goods the best We will be
pleased samples you order by mall which department
we % give immediate attention
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-06-04
Planting Patatoes.

Another car load in stock known as ajax
late variety, which we quote at 20 cents per
bushel. Judging from the solid condition
they maintain at this season OF the year,
we think they are peculiarly adapted to the
.eavy soil Of this county. Orders by mail
will receive prompt attention. Try them.
Respectfully
Cook & BEERIrs
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-06-04
A Salary

With expenses paid will come handy to any
one who il now out Of employment, especial
ly where no previous experience is required
20 g's the position. If you want position,
se advertisement vn this page, headed, \
rhanne 20 Make Money!
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Wanted.

A local representative by a large Company.
Must have energy and perseverance,. EN-
ployment very profitable and permanent 10
hard workers. Only first class man want
ed. Address, stating age, experience and
references, to r. s. NJ. Box S75, Pittsburgh,
Pa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-06-04

Pillsburys Best Flour. in cotton bags.
Breakfast Java Roasted COtiee. in bulk.
Choice Blended Roasted Coffee. in bulk.
Daisy Flour, for feed, in 40 pound sacks.
GRADUATED Sugar by the 100 lbs. or barrel.
Choice Ajax planting potatoes like
wise Bust.znk for cooking, or planting :
car load OF each in stock. Ask for the goods,
or send your orders.
Respectfully,
Cook & BEERIrs.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-06-04

The aged parents of the Nicely boys were
i. g one day last week and spent their time
with the unfortunate men. The mother IS
a very nice old lady, and when she entered
the cell where her sons are confined she
broke lown completely and hung upon
their necks as though she would never con-
sent to part with them again. Both parents
and children cried pitifully. The parents
believe most implicitly in the innocence OF
the BOYS and cannot think that they will be
executed. Since the visit of the parents the
boys a. very quiet, and spend much OF
their time reading the Bible.-Iadiand Nes-
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-06-04

We wish to call attention to the ad-
vertisement of p. A. Schell which appears
elsewhere in this issue. Mr.. Schell IS now
sole proprietor of the well known tinware
and furnishing establishment formerly con-
Quoted under the firm name of r. B. Schell
A. %
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Wool Wanted.

will pay 3S cents per pound Tor good'
bib-washed wool, on book account, or ~
cents in goods, viz Clothing Carpets Boots
Shoes, Hats. Caps, Dry Goods, Notions, and
Gents Furnishing Goods.
J. VI. HoLDERBAUN.i
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-06-04

Philip Key, a crippled colored man work
ing in Dunkers cigar factory, Bedford Pa,
received notice last week that his claim for
back pension had been allowed, which
amounts to s5,74s He is also placed on
the pension rolls at 80 per month for the
future 1t goes without the saying that
Philip is happy man.
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kom a BrothersvaIley Republican

BERLIN, June ?, lSsD.
EpTTOR HERALD
A correspondence purporting TO come
from Berlin, and signed, Brothersvalley'
appears in the last issue of the personal
organ" in reply to my article in your paper
of May p. Now the HERALD does not reach
Berlin till Wednesday evening, and the first
mail from here 10 Somerset, after the HER
AID arrives, does not get there till o'clock
Thursday evening, yet the personal organ
appeared with the "Broihersyalley" com
municaiion in it a few minutes after
O'Clock Thursday evening. | know this to
be a fact for I was in Somerset at the time
and purchased copy Of the paper. From
this, the only conclusion can come to is
that Somerset countys Hero has been at
his old trick of writing articles for his paper
and dating them as though written some
where else
see that your type setter has made
me say that it was in 1872 instead OF
1874 that Mr. Koontz betrayed Mr.. Cessna
in the Congressional canvass, and observe
also that the former gentleman was quick
to take advantage of it, and say that in 1872
he supported Mr.. Cessna. But il will also
be observed that he makes no allusiOn TO
1874 when the transaction did take place,
nor to his open hostility to Mr.. Cessna when
he was defeated for judge. Mr.. Koontz has
some ability in the way of throwing dust in
the eyes of jury, but in this case too many
people know of the transaction whereby he
defeated Mr.. Cessna, to care whether it was
in 1872 or 1874. lie appears also to think
that one necessary qualification for MEM
Der of Congress is ability to make fluent
speech. Well, General Campbell served US
well and faithfully for four terms, and we
believe made no speeches in the House, and
if my memory serves me, Mr.. koontz. dur
ing his four years in Congress made no rec
ord in that line except to read an eulogy at
the memorial services in honor of Thaddeus
Stevens. Perhaps he thinks that his candi-
date, Mr.. d. j. Horner, would figure in that
line and redeem the character of the district
for oratory. As to all the personal abuse he
gives you in reply TO my recalling his
treachery to the party candidates | have no
reply to make, and / suppose you do not
care The vocation of his personal organ is
to abuse you and other straight Republicans.
1t was started up for that purpose.
BRoTHERsvALLEY REPUBLICAN.
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DIR. Albert p Brubaker and wife are
spending a month in Somerset prior to sail
ing for Europe early in July, whittier the
Doctor goes as delegate from Pennsylvania
TO the International Medical Convention,
which meets at Berlin, Germany.
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Dry Goods,

Consisting of guaranteed Black
Dress Silks, Colored Silks, Surahs,
Watered Silks, silk warp Henrietta
Cloth, at 81, S1.15, S1.25, $50,
and $50 a yard.
Silk-fnished all-wool Henriettas,
46-inch, 76c., Soc. and 81. 40 inch,
at 40, so, and 60 cents.
A beautiful line Of SO inch Cash
meres at 25 and 80 cents.
Handsome Plaid and Striped
Goods, to make up combinations,
from % to So cents.
A line of Beiges, and a variety Of
novelty suitings,
A large line of Dress Ginghams
at s, 10, II. Is and 90 cents.
Sattcens, s, 10, Is and % cents.
Challiesoand a great variety of
Spring and Summer Wash Dresses.
A Complete line Of
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-06-04

" Joe" Nieey contributes lengthy letter
from the Indiana Jail to the Westmoreland
Democrat of last week in which he re-asserts
the innocence of himself and brother of the
charge of having murdered Herman Um-
berger