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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-09-26

WASHINGTON, Sept. l9.-Original. Joshua
Wilder of Plymouth, William g. McCarter
of Nergennes, George 4. Ford Of GUildhall,
Charles F. Bard Of Northheld, Daniel Har
vey of West Barnet Warren j. Bright Of
South Royalton George +. Robinson OF
Fletcher Cort Mayvills of Milton.
WAsHINGToN, Sept. 2l.-Original, . Henry
Farmer, Island Pond Luther Woods,
Bakersvlle: Increase Hattie LASER, Shel.
burne; William C.. d uatu, Hyde Park;
Charles Packard, North Chester: Joseph NJ.
Robbins, ir., Crattsbury John 3, Noyes,
North Shrewsbury. Charles F. buchanan,
Chipman Point Benjamin f. Hamilton,
Newport Miron W. Edison, West Randolph; /;
Hiram T. Wood, West Topshan, original,
widow, Betsy II. widow of Curtis r, Cross
man, Sheffield.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23.- Increase James
II. Hebard of West Randolph, Anson II.
Weed of Hinesburgh, James Gallup Of
South Royalton, William A. Austin OF
Marshheld.
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The schools In Mansheia are c'o'eu Oh "o-
count OF diph'heria'
Mrs. NJ. Buruap OF Somerset has been ap-
pointed iourth class postmaster
There VIII be meeting OF the eT-prlsoh-
eIs OF war at Barton september -.
The Ministerial association of ST. Johns
bury district Is to meet at estileld, oct
49, 1890.
Milo whitney, iunorldge' Ruled crane
wat stood -FOUR !aol hIh' lhcnes nlsh ana
six leet across the wings.
The Congregational church society at
brandon nave commenced on the interior
repairs OF their church edlHce'
The valuable medical and miscellaneous
library OF the late Dr Charles J." Allen oil
LuiIand Is to oe sold ST auction
Patrick German two barns ana 3V
tons Of hay were burned at IuNbmY. Loss,
$500; insured for Si0O in 'he Hartford.
Ground was broken Monday at ttichtord
for now elevator and 500 men will he
employed to finish tho contract IN % days
Prof Charles Nacc-mbcr, formerly of
Essex. recently of Putnam, Conn, was
found dead in Hell hollow, near that place,
last week.
The second annual session of the grand
lodge Of the knights Of Pythias of Yer
mont viii he held in Rutland on Wednea-
day, October s
eniamn Heath OF Bethel picked large
ripe strawberry in his garden last week
which had grown upon a runner of this
year's growth.
IA the Franklin County Court on Thurs
day last Frank Mitchell of Fairfield was
found guilty Of ManslauEhter in causing tho
death Of HuLbol Lee.
i Feria the veteran uo,ysoaper pub
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-09-26
MISSIONARY MEETINGS.
ANNUAL MEETING OF THE VERMONT
BRANCH w. B. M.
Largely Attended and Successful Meet
ings-Interesting Addresses by Mis-
sionaries from Foreign Fields
Officers Elected Other NotoS
of Interest.


mont Branch of Nomans Board of Missions
was held with the auxiliary in this city Wed
nesday. The meetings were preceded by
worry enjoyable reception given the visitors
! by Mrs. II. b. Willard at hor residence on
! Pearl street Tuesday evening The meet
| ings Yesterday, held at the College
street church. were largely attended, and
an excellent spirit pervaded them through
out
Devotional meetings were held in the
morning at led by Mrs, Joseph Boardnau
of Barnet and in the afternoon at 1870 uu
der the care of Mrs. a. +. Keith of Middle
bury.
At $3.50 Mrs. A w. Wild, the president,
took the chair, giving for her scripture
lesson Psalm and "a Prayer was offered
bv Mrs. 7. O. Seaver of Woodstock, after
which the groeting of the woman board.
Boston, was given in a very graceful,
pleasant way by Miss T.. Harriet Stanwood
one of the secretaries. Mrs. Prof. Polens
OF Dartmouth college presented the greet
ing of the New Hampshire branch.
The report OF tie treasurer Mrs Y NJ
Howard of st. Johuabury, followed, show
ing total receipts during the year Of
S4313.S,, including a legacy of S25 from
Mrs. A. +. Robinson of st. Johnsbury,
The disbursements included so sent to
..aa M.s, "a otg GeorgG =, Nnapp' AT h,u's' ana an
f'-f'' - 10 'iie treasurer Oh tne w. d. NJ
hoston' =,
M'H' - " '2loHS VI ~ 'onnspuIS
read the recording secretary report
"hIch us "ho'e shoWtu 'hat ihu ii
good hHd been accomplished during the
He"l, in ciCsing' reference was llau, 10
tne me loss 10 1ne ptanch oil lts president Mfs'
"Iide, VINO Is cAil7u 10 onolher Heid Oh ia
Dor.
MISS Mary Z lorfeF OF burlington
reau th' corresponding secretary rePori,
Whlch was an EXTENDED account oil the
successful work being carried on IN these
and other ilelhs and closed with hopetul
Words Tor the future.
The following committees were appointed;
On place OF next meeting Mrs. l. q.
Seaver of Woodstock, Mrs. u. w.
Gallagher of Montpelier, Mrs. T..
q. Benedlct OF Burlington, on
resolutions, Miss sophie H. Alken OF
iutiand Mrs, y. B. Dascomh OF W NeStmin-
ster, Mrs. Henry Newell of st. Johnshury;
standing committee OF nomination, Miss
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THE WORLD IN BRIEF
SUMMARY OF THE NEWS FROM ALL
PARTS OF THIS EARTH OF OURS.
Many Fires do Great Deal of Damage
The Dark Side of Life-Interesting
Notes from nll Parts of the Globe
Pithily Presented
Patrick O'Brien, NJ. p, has been arrest

race on the Parametta river Monday. The
match was 1900 a side
Advices from Goa, India, states that -
persons were killed and 30 wounded III an
election riot ct that place.
A flood deluged the main thoroughfare
of Hot Springs, Ark, Monday night, doing
SO 900 damage to buildings.
Dion Boucicault, the play writer and ac
tor, died in New York on the 18th after a
lingering illness at 9:l5 this evening.
palo Alto was sent ia mile at Cincinnati
day to beat his own record but failed, his
time being 214I He will try again Fri
day.
The prohibitionists of the second Con
necticut district Monday nominated G. NJ.
Whitmore of Meriden as candidate for
Congress.
Two thousand miners at Troppau, Aus
trian Silesia, are on strike. Troops
have been despatched to tho scene to pre-
serve order.
The prosecution in the O Brien libel case
at Montreal have abandoned their previous
charge and had O. Bricn arrested on a new
and moro specific one.
In the House on Tuesday the Langston-
Nenable contested election case was decided
by seating Laugston and the Miller Elliot
case by seating Miller.
Jsmas r Lang treosurer of Ontario
county in the Province of Ontario, has been
arrested charged with the embezzlement of
$4,000 belonging to the county.
! William Walter Phelps, the United States
minister to Germany, arrived AT New York
| Tueefoy afternoon on the steamsbin nh
| lie returned to this country for vacation.
Father NJ Morris assistant priest of the
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-09-26

The schools in Mansfield are closed on ao-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-09-26

Chaptcrl: Weak, tired, 10 appetite.
CLauter2: Took Hood's Barsaparilia.
Chapter 81 strong, cheerful, hungry.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-09-26
ALL OVER THE STATE,
WHAT A WEEK BRINGS FORTH IN
THE WAY OF NEWS.

Brief Items of Interest from Every Cor
ner of Worm ont Fostmhhtors App
pointed PERSONALS, misunderstanding
Notes, Hires and Minor Items.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-09-26
TIE EVENING SESSION.

At the evening services the church was
well filed. Grouped around "the pulpis
was a beautiful display Of flowers, and
hung Just in front was an artistic banner
with the word Forward inscribed there
on. Rev. DR.. Hawes presided, reading Sc
lections from tie 42d chapter Of Isaiah. lle
followed with brief remarks urging that
there was reason for greater activity all
along the line
After prayer President Bucaham was in
troduced. After a few pleasant pre-
limlnary remarks Mr Bucliham re-
viewed, in part, the work OF Christian
missions from their first establishment M
to the present time, and referring to the
bright prospects that open up before us ers
the naVt 90 years shall have passed. com
pleting the first century Of missionary work.
Rev S. Y. Karmarlsar was the next
speaker lie gave a very interesting idea
of tho Brahman religion and its forms and
observance, contrasting it with the religion
of the Christian.
Miss Gertrude Chandler spoke OF til,
work in India. describing the customs and
costumes of the people, and giving many
interesting as well rs encouraging facts in
relation to the work in that field
Rev. L. L. Aiken then spoke Of the worr-
in China, giving a short description of the
torical standpoints and OF the people
Dr. Hawes then made a few closing re-
marks and after the singing of hymn,
the meeting was dismissed with the bena-
diction.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-09-03
ObituaH.

Edward L. Walker was born in Somerset
county, Pennsylvania, January 81, 1884, and
was married March p, 1855, to Miss Leah
NJ. Griffith gwho still survives him, by
whom he had eight children-fiye daughters
and three sons; four of the daughters having
passed on before him.
He moved TO Twin Grove, Green county,
Wis, in 1867, where he resided until about
six years ago, when he removed to Chicago,
where he died of spinal paralysis, August
%, 1890 aged So years, s month and 21 days.
The deceased had been in Ill health for near
ly three years, but since last September he
had been confined to his bed, suffering at
times intense pain, through all of which be
patiently awaited the dispensations Of Prov
idence. He became member of the Evan
gelical Lutheran Church in his eighteenth
year. in which faith he remained earnest
and faithful to the last. He surveyed and
published map Of Somerset county, Pa,
in lsG0-61; also map of Bedford county,
Pa. He was the original inventor Of the
harpoon hay fork, Walker hay carrier, and
other inventions OF less note. he was an
affectionate husband, tender and loving
parent, broad minded and public spirited
citizen. respected by all who knew him.
The funeral took place on Sunday, at the
Twin Grove Evangelical Church, and was
attended by large gathering of his old
friends and neighbors, after which the re-
mains were laid to rest in the cemetery at
this place.
The family have the heartfelt sympathy
OF large circle Of friends in this their sad
bereavement. Con-.
[obituary notice copied from Monroe,
(Wis.) .Seafilcf ]
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-09-03
A Singular Scene In the Allegheny
County jail.

The Pittsburg C0mIaeTciat Gazette of Mon
day says The County Jail was treated to
an unusual scene yesterday afternoon. At 3
o'clock the prisoners, as IS customary, were
assembled in the rotunda to attend religious
service. Rev. J. J. Jones, a eolored Baptist
minister from Allegheny, conducted the ser
vices and by his manner and eloquence sue
oeesleG in creating decided sensation among
his listeners, stirring them up 10 a high
pitch of enthusiasm Men, women and even
children joined with him in singing the
hymns so full of melody that are used by
the eolored people in their religious worship.
Rev Jones was assisted by bis wife and
q colored choir Being good singer him
self. be sang a couple of solos and invited
his congregation TO join in the chorus. At
first the response was weak, but gradually
the prisoners got warmed up until the whole
audience, white and black. Jew and Gentle,
were singing heartily and with spirit Then
Jones talksi to the prisoners entertainingly,
throwing in now and then a word or two
about their lamentable condition, and get
ting them in such shape that when the final
hymn was sung they ali rose to their feet
and sung with a will. The scene was one
seldom witnessed in the County Jail
Rev Jones will be remembered as the elo-
quent colored minister who conducted camp
meetings in the grove south of town for sew
era seasons
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-09-03
Pine Hin PIcnIcs.

This neck Of woods seems TO be forgotten,
but all the same we are still alive, as yor
may readily see if you come around here on
Saturday, September l2.
St. Paul's Trinity Lutheran Sunday
School held picnic last Saturday. Quite 8
jolly good time, if not large crowd.
Quite number Of our folks intend 10 taka
in the Grange picnic, at BeachdaIe, on Satur-
day September 9th.
There will be picnic near Pine Hill on
Saturday Sept. Is. A good time will be had
if the weather is favorable. Three bands
will be present, also able speakers. We are
informed that a suitable program has
been arranged for the day. Plenty Of re-
freshments of all kinds can be had on the
grounds.
JACK.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-09-03
A Warning to BOYS.

Mothers read the following article which
is taken from the Ciambersburg Repository,
and then if you doa't keep your children
from hanging on wagons and buggies, blame
no person but yourselves if they are brought
home in a ike condition. If the children
will not listen to advice help them to heed
by administering a little strap oil on the
outside of their trousers. The details of the
accident read as follows
Little Willie Davidson, son of Policeman
Z Twin T. Davidson, of Greencastle. met
with terrible accident on Saturday evening
last
The little fellow in company with two 9TH
er boys about his own age. between seven
and eight years, wereon their way to Mr..
Davidson's place in the country, close to
town. for the COW. Childlike the boys ran
after passing carriage and hung upon the
rear axle unnoticed by the occupants until
they heard scream, and in looking back
were horrifed to see the body Of boy fast
in the wheel, his legs between the spokes.
Mr. Kuhn, the driver, sprang out of his
carriage, and released the unfortunate boy
as soon as possible but found his leg terribly
crushed and torn, the lower part of his leg
being completely severed from the upper at
the knee joint and the knee bone protruding
through the flesh. The little sufferer retain
ed consciousness and sat upon the roadside
resting on the arms Of his companions until
the arrival of Dr. Frank A. Bushey and
others. he was then placed in the carriage
and taken to the house of his grandfather,
Mr. James Null. with whom be has been
living, where his leg was amputated three
inches above the knee by DR.. Bushey, assis-
ted by Drs. Mclaughlin and Kennedy.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-09-03
Entitled to Vote.

Under the Constitution Of Pennsylvan ia
every male citizen twenty me years of age,
possessing the following qualifications, is en-
titled to vote al all elect ons:
First He shall have been citizen Of the
Uaited States at least one month.
Second. He shall have resided in the
State one year Cor II. having previously been
a qualified elector or a native born citizen of
the Stale, be shall have removed therefrom
and returned, then six months) Immediately
preceding the election.
Third He shall have resided in the elec-
ton district where he shall offer to vote at
least two months Immediately preceding the
election.
Fourth. II twenty-five years of age or
upwards be shall have paid, within two
years, a State or county tax, which shall
have been assessed at least two months and
paid at least one month before election.
Last day for assessment is September 3D.
The registry list is required to be exposed
at the polling places not later than the first
Monday in August, and every voter should
examine the book to make sure that he has
been assessed.
Persons who have moved recently or con-
template moving bef,re September 80, should
visit the assessor and have their names put
upon the list.
Last day for naturalization is October 4th.
A naturalized citizen should have his nat
ursIization papers with him, as an assessor
or Judge Of election can require hin1 to show
them. The last day for naturalization is
October Alb, and papers declaring an inten-
ton TO be naturalized must also be shown to
an assessor before such name can be put
upon the registry.
Last day for paying poll tax is October 4th
Persons intending TO vote upon age, that
is under p years, must likewise be assessed,
although the payment Of poll tax is not ne
cessary.
Every citizen not 4 real estate owner must
have pzid such tax within two years pre-
cediag the election in order TO be a qualified
voter.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-09-03
An Honor to their Late Pastor

At congregational meeting, held by the
Luthersns of this place on Wednesday even
ing, August q. the committee appointed by
the Church Council 20 submit proper action
relative to the resignation of their Pastor,
recommended the following, which was
adopted by the congregation
Rev. ]. F. shearer having severed his
connection as Pastor of this congregation,
We desire to record our appreciation of his
ministry during his more than eight years
work among us. His sermons able, earnest
and practical his pastoral work devoted,
sympathetic, and spiritual; and his life en-
nobling, exemplary and selfsacriicing, have
combined to render the fruits of bis labors
stable and conducive to higher spirituality.
"0ur best wishes 60 with him to his future
home and as we shall enjoy the results of
his ministratiop We shall remember him
and his loved ones, and in our prayers they
shall not be forgotten"
w. H. RuPPEL,
WM B. FREAsE,
J. NJ. HoLDERBAuM,
Committee
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-09-03
Jesus. lover Of my soul,
Let me TO Thy bosom fiy.'

At meeting Of the Disciple Sunday
school, held August 81, 1890, the following
preamble and resolutions were adopted;
WHEREAS, We have received with pro-
found regret the sad intelligence Of the death
Of George sanner, who died August %
1890. And,
WHEREAS, 1t is proper that we should
place upon the records of this Sunday-school
some testimonial of our regard and estee m
for our deceased friend and brother, there
fore, be 1t
Resoired, That in the death Of George San
ner the Sunday-school and Church is de-
priyed Of an esteemed, active and useful
member, whose social. genial manners and
high, noble character endeared him to every
one. Whose many qualities and consistent
life made him a noble son, loving brother
and an exemplary Christian, who showed
bis faith by his works genial aud faithful
friend, and whose loss is sincerely mourned
and deplored.
Resoieed, That while his friendly, cordial
hand We can never again press and
while the ties that bound him to earth have
been severed, and he has gone 10 that better
land, Where the silver cord is never loosed
nor the golden bowl ever broken, let Us all
resolve SO too to live. that
I'VE may find in death
A hiding place with God,
Secure from wee and sin, till called
To share His blest abode
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-09-03

Prof w. II. Cover, fo- several years the
principal Of our borough public schools, and
candidate for County Superintendent before
the directors convention last spring has ten
dered his resignation, in order to accept the
principalship OF one Of the ward schools of
Altoona Prof Cover is a first-class and
thorough teacher, and while we regret to see
him leave this county, we are stissied that
bis superior abilities viii be promptly rec
ognized in the Mountain City. The board
Of directors have not yet filed the vacancy
caused by Mr. Covers resignation.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-09-03
Death of George sanner.

/ Al meeting OF the Disciple Sunday
school Of this place, on Sunday last. the fol
lowing Biographical sketch and resolutions
/ were read
George sanner. son Of Hon. VIM. II. snc
Mrs Lydia sanner. was born on the lst day
OF December. 1871, and died at Johnssowr
August %. -sao aged Is years, month:
and % days.
At the age Of four years be became a
member Of the Christian Sunday and
was always an active member, always ready
10 do anything that was for the interest and
welfare of the school Through instructions
received both at home and at the Sunday
school, he became obedient TO the divine
command and confessed his faith in our
Saviour Jesus Christ and was buried with
Christ in baptism by Elder yogel On the sd
day of March, 1886, End since then has led
an active, consistent life his walk and con-
yersation testifying to his being q living
epistIe, read and known by all who knew
him. He was member of the Somerset
High School, and graduated With credit with
the clsss of SO. After bis graduation from
the High School he commenced the study
of stenography, and graduated with marked
distinction from the School Of Stenography,
at New York City, in March, 1s90. After
his return home he was employed as stem
ographer and business correspondent by Mr..
Thomas r. Marshall, Of Johnstown, Pa. in
whose employ he remained up to The time
of his DEATH
As son be was dutiful and obedient, al
ways giving pleasure to his friends. As
scholar, stndious and meriting praise in his
classes. As business man. though young,
lie was energetic faithful and honest, en-
deavoring at ali times 10 please his employ
ers As friend he was warm-hearted, true
and sympathizing. As Christian he was
exemplary, always abounding in the works
Of the Lord, so that when the summons
came the spirit Of the sweet singer that so
on charmed us with his meIodious voice
took its fight and joined in theangeIic hosts
in singing
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-09-03
Ask your rrlends About II

Your distressing cough can becured. We
know IL because Kemp's Balsam within the
past few years has cured so many coughs
and colds in this community. remarkable
ale has been won entirely by its genuine
merit. Ask some friend who has used il
what he thinks OF Kemps Balsam. There
is no medicine so pure, none so effective
Large bottles soc aud 81 at all druggists.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-09-03
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Teachers Examinations.

Teachers examinations will be held at the
named places, on the dates named
Meyersdale, September sth.
Salisbury, September 10Th.
Ursina, September i2th.
New centreyilse. spsember 10th.
stosestown. September 18th.
Bethel, September 20sh.
Somerset especially September 27th.
j. NJ. BERKEY.
County Superintendent.