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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-11-05
Creates. Of Living Soldier $.

Prom the New York sun
A gentleman who returned from Germany
by way of North German Lloyd steamer
last Saturday said yesterday, in speaking Of
the coming celebration of Won Molike's
birthday. that he had The pleasure Of seeing
the old field marshal the day before be lefl
Berlin.
Il happened TO be at the war Office, be
said, when ycn Molske drove up. He sat
quite erect in the corner Cf the big open
barouche, which was drawn by two very
plump dapple gray horses On the box was
a very stout old driver and a moon-faced
orderly who was almost as big in circum-
ference. They were oldish men, and un-
doabtedly they had been personal attend
ants of Won Mollke for many years The
contrast between the two bulky retainers
and the slim. sharp featured and erect little
marshals was very remarkable one. yon
Moitke smiled and kissed bis hand to the
children, and saluted the by ISLANDERS as he
entered the war Office. He is still q splendid
looking soldier, and he carries the great
weight of his years nprightly and well. It
would be difficult to imagine more heroic
figure"
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shanksville, Oct. 30, 1890.
Country Funerals.
Con-.

From the New York Ledger
A funeral in a country town is always a
melancholy thing, much more so than in
the midst of great city, where the multi
tude Of living instead of offsring, as might
be supposed, strange and startling contrast
10 the procession Of the dead, seems to carry
away all thought of mortality upon the tide
of animation, and the only fitting and see-
sonable observation is, ''Loi another drop
OF water gone from the OCEAN
AlmOs, every circumstance IS TO men, in
general, very little impressive, except by its
associations, which are the channels where
BY the events that occur TO others apply
themselves TO our own hearts; and the gen.
era moral that we must all die is the only
one suggested by the sight ofdeath in large
city. But in village or hamlet or small
neighborhood. a funeral has, in general, q
thousand assoeiating ties with the mind oi
every one who behoIds it, bringing it near
both to feeling and generous impulses and
to selfish hearts.
One man, when he sees his companion
borne to the grave, thinks of the boyish days
Of happiness which he has spent with him,
and looks back upon the past with regret,
Another n,ourns him, cut off early before
his family are provided for, leaving widow
or parents behind. Another thinks "Hs
was my school fellow, and he is gone; II
may be my turn next So each reads hi:
comment in turn; each feels an interest in
! the man he has personally known; ant
gloom and darkness for a time take posses
sion Of every heart.
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Philadelphia Against the Women
All over the world, wherever Methodist
Churches are to be found, the members are
voting on the question Of female representa-
ton in the General Confesn-e. The Phila-
delphia Conference comprises 2ss churches
Of these abou; twenty have taken their vote,
but as yet only SIX have been heard from, as
follows: First Church. Norristown, yeas, ! ;
nays, "a osk-strees Church, Sorrisiown.
yeas. 30 +; nays, "a; Union Church, Phila-
delpbia, yeas, "a; nays. p Cederyille
Church. cedarville, Pa, yeas, 8 nays, 5 I;
Spring City Church, Spring City. Pa, IS
yeas. - nays, and Thirteenth Street Church,
Philsdeiphia, yeas. 80 nays. 81.
Thus il viii be seen that from total vote
from ali the churches, thus far heard from,
OF 2s2 there are l09 in favor Of woman be-
ing eligible as delegates to conference with
alIthe privileges uow afforded the male dele
gates, and.l7s against such change, which
gives majority Of sl against the measure.
In taking the vote on this subject every man
or woman, tweniy-oae years Of age and IN
good standing in the church, can cast
ballot
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The following resoluiiors we're adopted by
the Society of Christian Endelvor. of Bakers
vile, Pa
wHEHEAs, It has pleased Almighty God,
in his all-wise providence, to permit the Mes
senger Of Death TO enter our midss. calling
our sister, Miss Hattie NJ. s,hlag. TO her
eternal home in heaven, and
WHEREAS, She was a faithful and consist
ent member OF the Society Of Christian En-
deavor. and Of the Lutheran Church and
sunday-school. and an earnest, Christian
worker, and kind and obedent daughter
respected by all who knew her. She was al.
ways willing to do what she could. There
fore, be Il
Rescire'i, That We hereby express our sor
row, in view Of the afFi ic;ion which has been
visited upon Us as Society Of Christian En-.
deavor and Sundsy-school. that We bumbly
bow in submission to the, will of Him who
doeth all things well, realizing that our loss
is her eternal gain.
Resolved, That we deeply sympathize with
the bereft father and mother Of the deceased.
and sincerely hope that her life of usefulness
may stimulate others TO take up the cross of
the Master and labor in His VINEYARD. so
that when We all come to die we hope that
we may meet our departed sister in Heaven.
Resoise'i, That theseresolutions be publish.
ed 10 our county papers. and copy sent to
the berefi parents Also, that they be re-
corded in the minutes of the Society of Chris
tian Endeayor of Bakesyille, Pa.
C.sur-r-
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Cheap school Books.

Notice Is hereby given that at Fisher
Book Store there is for sale lafge stock of
Colton's, Harper's and Barnes large Geogra-
phies. Buffers and Harper's small Geogra-
phies. Appleions, and Ranbs Readers,
Brooks and Shields Arithmefies, Buck
walters and Patterson's Spoilers, Reed
and Kellogy's. Raub's and SSintou's Gram
mars. COTS Ariihmesics, oiney's Complete
Alvebras. and westlake's Eteratures, and a
small supply of other secondhand school
Books. These second hand books must be
sold before January ]. 1891. and will be sold
cheap. After that date they win be shipped
swav. CHAs H. FIsHER
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Terms.

One-third 10 remain q lien on the fArm amer the
expenses are deducfed the interest 70 be psid sil-
uually 10 the widow Of the deceased during ner
natural lIfe ana At her death the principal to oe
psid 20 the heirs Of the decreased Ten per cent
Of the purchase money to be paid down on day
Of sale 0ae-fhirf in ono wear, snd the remaining :
third 10 two years thereafter, with in'eresf on the
deferred payments from the confirmation q tae
ale nayf1enIs aud aoner 20 be secured BY liens
on the premises For further information call on
OF address the Trustee a. lockwood. Pa.
Al STEINER.
oesP9 Trustee.
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A New Wilmington dispatch TO the Pitts
burph Tines under dale Of October 9th, is
A. follows REV. John kaufman, of Elk
hart county. Indiana. preached for the Am
isb Protestant congregation, about two miles
south Of. town. last Sabbath. he breaches
while asleep. He wss taken care Of by a
Young man who accompanied him. He came
1, the church last Sabbath, and Immediately
upon entering had his shoes and coat taken
of. He walked up before the congregation
and iav down on a bench. where be lay as
still as death for fully twenty minutes. Then
his limbs were noticed to twitch and one
arm was raised. Apparently without any
efEors be rose to his feet and began his dis
course. For three hours be held his audi
suce il, the closest attention. When he be-
came exhausted be fell over, and was caught
bv his attendant aud placed on bench,
where he lay Tor an hour before be woke.
when be woke be asked to be taken home
TWice during his sermon be asked for wafer,
which when placed 10 his lips. be greedily
Swallowed. and went on as before He Is
r,astor Of a congregation in Iadsana. and his
attendant tells very interesting story about
him. lie Is grsy Eaired. about 20 years old,
ana has invariably preached while asleep
during the last ten yeArs. He breaches in
both Eaelish and German. and is very fee
bic de l. nzrried, and has a grown up
family in Indiana.
Rev. kaufman preached number OF
sermons in the northern townships Of this
c,unty recently, and was listened to on each
occasion By great numbers Of people, many
n whom Travelled miles 10 be present, and
all OF whom were impressed by his eioqufnce
and religious fervor.
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Not oeneraIy known.

Boston NiODe-
Few people even in Washington, seem TO
be aware that the only house which the inn
mortal George Washington eyer built in
thar city is still standing and in good state
Of preservation. Il is situated near the capi-
tol grounds, not far frOm the B.limore &
Ohio depot. on North Capitol street The
house was originally Of three stories, bui the
march of Improvements caused the street
on which it stands to be graded, and wheE
tlis was done two more stories were added
to the building, which is now used as a
hotel. Some of the rooms are pretty much
in the same condition as they were when oc-
pied by the Washingtons in i7s2- A few
old pieces Of furniture are said TO be secreied
about the house yet, and the interior Of the
house shows its age. II is peculiar thing
that none Of the many guide books mention
this house as having any historical value,
and it is never pointed ont by old residents
10 their country cousins when they come
here on a sight seeing expedition
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At a recent term Of Court. Judge Patter-
son, Of Lancaster, took occasion to call down
Justice of the Peace who sent petty as
sault and battery case 10 court. The action
of Judge Patterson calls attention to and
deals with matter that has become nui-
sance 10 the courts and burden TO tax pay
ers The nature and cause of this nuisance
are hit of in this comment BY a Williams
port paper. "If more Judges would pay
more attention to the cases returned 10 courts
by justices and Aldermen, there would be
less business for the courts, less costs for the
county and better state ofthings all around
The Justices and Aldermen all over the
State. with but few exceptions, never hesi-
tate to send 10 courtall of the cases that
come before them. They seem 10 be not
men competent to determine the merits OF
alleged violations of Law 50 much as they
are men competent 10 manufacture bill of
costs FOR themselves, the lawyers and the
constables who bring them their business
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The sermon at the christian church Sun
day morning, was from Malt. v. 8. Bless
ed are the PeaSemakers, for they shall be
called the children Of God"
Mr.. Granger said There is nothing new
in Gospel truth The fact that, in the script
ures, humanity is SO often spoken of as
children is significant.
He spoke Of the relation of father to
child-of the imperfeetions of childhood
the illness-proiigality, rebellion. Even a
child is known by its ways. A strong will is
all right provided it is properly directed.
A teacher will not find fault with child
that DOES il best God in Heaven will not
find fault with ore who does his best. He
who takes Jesus the Christ as the copy and
follows il as best he can.
Amidst the worlds clafter and din il is
hard 10 get the attention Of Gods children.
There are too many, alas, who put their
eyes upon everything else bat the copy.
Probation after death is doctrine of
Hades Hell the place to preach it. The
Gospel is ours. Let US like men and women
meet the issue. NJ.
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Mr. Charles o. Parson. the Oldest employe
in point Of service Of the Somerset & Cam
bria railroad, has quit that company 5 ser
vices TO accept a position with the Johns
town Electric Railway.
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George Werner, an aged German, who re-
sided in this borough for number Of years
died al the residence Of Henry Fisher, one
mile north Of town. scqday night. He was
about 80 years Of are.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-11-05

Messrs. Frank Burns, Charles Carr and
J. 6. Harvey. tbree prominent Baltimore
capitalists, have been the guests Of farmer
George TaymAn the past week They left
for their homes this morning with several
large baskets filed with pheasants, wood
cock and one wild turkey. the result OF two
DAYS hunt in the mountains.
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Quite crowd collected in front Of Knep-
pers shoe store about half past ten O'Clock
Sunday night, to assist policeman Gilbert in
catching burglar be was positive be had
seen moving around inside the building a
short time before. Mr.. KnepPer was sent
for, and on coming TO the store and unlock
ing the door, found large dog quietly
sleeping inside Policeman Gilbert was dis
gas,ed with his burglar, and 50 were the
bows
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Report of Somerset Public Schools

report OF 0OneFSSt FdOhO oCHOOiSs
Following is the report Of Somerset public
schools for the month ending October "a,
1890
First Primary, Mary J. Connelly.-Enroll-
ment-maIe. SO female, 80 total 50; av-
erage-male, IS female, 80 total, IS, per
cent. Of attendance, %.
Second Primary, Matte McMiIlen En-
rolIment-male, "a female, 81; total, 6s
aversge-mal-, 81; female. 80; total, 20;
per cent. of attendance, so.
Third Primary, Kate snyder Enrolment
male, 20; female, 81 total, s. average
male, Il female, 81 total. 81 per cent OF
attendance. 80.
Second intermediate, Ella X Yogel En-
rollment-male, %; female 80; total, 56
average-male. p; female, Is; total, 50
per cent. Of attendance, 80.
First intermediate, Emma J. Huston
Enrollment-mAle, 20; female. %; total, 4s
average-male. Is; female, 20; total, IS
per cent. Of attendance, 90.
Second Grammar, Cora Knepper Enroll
ment-male, Il; female, 26 total, 40; aver
age-male, II female, %; total, 81 per
cent. of attendance, 90.
Grammar. E. E Pntts- Earollment-
male. D; female. PC total, i ave-sge-
male, Is; female, % total. - per cent. of
attendance. "a.
High School, H. F. BarrOn.-Enroilmen
male, :; female, % total. %; average
male : female, - total, % per cent. of
attendance. 90
Total enrollmeut-male, l9o; femsle. 240 /;
total, 459; eveTage-msle. l6G: female. 2l3 ;
total, S79i per cent. Of attendance, %.
GRANT KENDALL, Principal.
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Ircresse Of pension has been gransedJolln
woy. Nicholas Berkey and James y.
Marshall. Of fSomersss ,ownship.
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Miss Jessie Adams, Of Washington. D. c
Is a guest at the home Of her aunt, Mrs
Wan. II Platt-
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COMMITTEE.

At a regular stated meeting of stoyestown
Lodge No 37S J. o. o. F. the following pre-
amble and resolutions were unanimously
adopted
WHEREAS, 1t has pleased Almighty God in
His infinite wisdom 10 remove from our
midst our brother, p G. Samuel S. Swank.
and in view of the fact that Stoyes,own
Lodge, No. 572 l. o. o. +, has lost another
Past Grand, therefore be it
Reslred, That while We cannot under
stand the sad providences that called our
brother from earth to the realms of eternity.
We bow in submission to the will Of Him
who doeth all things well. and whose chas-
tisements are meant in mercy.
Res0tied, That We extend to the family and
relatives Of the deceased our heartfelt SYM
pathies and leave them in the care Of Him
who saith, " will be a husband TO the wild
Ox Of the fatherless."
Resided, That a copy of these resolutions
be furnished 10 the family of the deceased
and the resolutions spread on the minutes of
this lodge, and that copy be also furnished
to the editors ofthe Somerset papers for pub
rcalion. COMMITTEE
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How Are tanners to Hlre BOWS


How Are Farmers to Hire Bows 4?
/ think the farmers are about at their
wits end, as the old saying is. Il seems.
I according TO existing laws. that there is no
use in farmers making bargain with a
hireling. The only way a farmer can safely
hire is to make written agreement, calling
three or four witnesses other than his rela-
/ tives, and then affirm the hireling. and
doubt very much If such an agreement
would be considered valid if decided by a
court. A hireling can 20 to farmer, hire
himself for certain wages per month be
can then work one hour per day, and be can
loaf around half the time, and do Just as he
I pieases, and all he need do when be gets
7 tired of his bargain is TO leave, sue bis en-
pioyer for any amount of money he sees ft,
and the farmer will be compelled to pay the
Z hireliug all he demands, and he will have to
pay him for every day he losfs around, no
matter if the farmer proves the bargain with
the best witnesses in the county, the law is
all for the hireling and no matter if the
hireling claims such an amount that every
sane man knows no farmer pays for wages,
and yet be will be compelled TO pay it, This
is the way l view the matter
farmer has no more protection in law
than passing cloud. would therefore ad-
wise all farmers, when boy comes along to
hire by the year to take him by the coat col
lar and boot him on the premises If the
farmer needs help let him hire good, hon
e; day labOrer, and be need nos be afraid
Of getting into trouble. and can depend on
getting their work done cheaper, and much
better
At present, as with hired boys, the farmer
has no laws TO protect him in anything be
does, as is proven by the following If
swindler comes along, he selects the farmer
as his victim. Hecan I'll up notes, and the
farmer is compelled TO pay the note. If
chicken thief or horse thief comes along he
selects the farmer and steals all he can lay
hands on
And when these boys who bire by the
year come along they also select the farmer
as their victim, and the farmer is stuck, sim
ply because the Law is against him. And
now, fellow farmers, the svindler shun, be
the thief avoid, and the year boys -
sPurn them loathe them, as you would &
viper. But a day labOrer you can always
rely on.
ro.,
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DWELLING HOUSE

bank barn. and other outb1ildings. Also, Su-
gar camp thEt viii set $40 vessels; said camp IS
supplied with good sugar house. pans, and eil
necessary Furnishings The farm IS underiGId
With a ix-foot vein Of limestone which is open
also two veins Of coal respectively three and Fix
feet thick, both OF good quality. This Is known
a. the Homestead farm- Il Is a good and besu-
t!fil farm in high state Of cultivation, and pro
tiuces good crops Of grzss and grain also, tine
orchard Of fruit. The farm Is Weil watered-
~ certain tract oflznd lying eontig-
NO. = uous 20 No. ], adjoining lands Of
Jol,n Ohier A. J. SterneT, Peter Snyder, Jonathan
Rboads.e heirs and others, containing l5s acres Z;
aI,out 10 acres cleared. and the balance well
tinbered. having thereon erected log house and
bauk barn The farm l. underlaid With lime
Stone rd coal having thereon 4 good. thriving
orchard. and g sugar camp that VIII set so YES
seIs. this camp Is also supplied with sugar
house mans and other necessary furnishing
T.oSh of fhese farms are locnfed II the garden.
spot OF Black Tow nship. convenient 70 churches.
schools. stores, and railroad.
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DIED.

ScHRocK.-0a Monday. August %. go.
at his home near shanksville. Somersei
County. Michael Schrock aged 50 years,
months and 26 days.
sCHRoCK.--on Thursday. October %,
1890, near Shanksville. Somerset County,
Mrs. Fannie Schroek, widow of Michael
Schrock. aged 20 years, months and l
day
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-11-05

Samuel Z. Pile and Plnmmer Pearson.
who hold positions in the Pension Depart
meni At Washington, D. c., were home to
vote.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-11-05

Parker Trent, J. Cal. Gather and H. C.
Pearson. all Government employees at the
National Capital, were in town on election
day.
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A new Council Of the j. .. L. a. N. viii
be Instituted in Somerset Golden Eagle Hall
on Friday evening. November 18th.
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VIII Snowman. Of Millwo0d. shot a Wild
cat of unusual size near the high bridge on
the Berlin road, one day during the week.
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Wanted.

One hundred thousand cords of Chestnut
Oak, and Hemlock Bark, for which The
highest cash market price viii be paid
G.&F.S. CUssnsEAr,
Somerset, Pa
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Msaleal Association Meeting


The Somerset County Medical Association
met at lockwood on Tuesday, October 2lst
in one of the most interesting and important
sessions yet held.
Patients of members were presented for
examination and consultation, the attending
physician thus obtaining the benefit o: the
skill and advice OF the whole association in
regard 70 the disease and its proper treat
ment.
The reports Of the Treasurer and the Sec
retary, which show healthy condition OF
the treasury, and an an interested member
ship were approved.
Officers for the ensuing year were elected,
as f,n1gs:
President-Dr s s. Good, Of Meyersdale.
Vice President-Dr b. Fichtner, of Con-
fuence.
Treasurer-Dr W. S. Mountain, ofConfiu-
ence.
Corresponding secretary-Dr. W. s. Kuhl-
man, Of Ursins.
secretary-H. c. Mckinley, of Meyers
dale
These members will be inducted into Office
at the next regular meeting, which will be
held at the lockwood House. in lockwood,
on Tuesday, the 10Th day of January, 1891
All the members are urged to be present.
H c. MCKINLEY, Secretary.
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Wanted.

Two reliable men who understand Loan
Association work TO act as General Agents
or The Peoples Building. Loan and Saving
Association Of Geneva, n Y. Write early
giving age and references to s. F. Gascoigne,
Manager, Genevs, \. Y.
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Mr.. aud Ms. H :. Endsley entertained a
large number Of their friends at progressive
euchre Friday evening Mrs. Endsley is
one Of those very clever ladies who know
exactly how to make an evening pleasant
for every guest, no matter what has happen
ed to rufils his temper during the day.
While her delightful little cottsge IS one Of
the most attractive houses imaginable, Mrs.
En5sley.enjoys q reputation. too, for serving
the most elegan, spreads Of any Of our
young married folks, and all inall her enter
sainments are occasions Of rare enjoyment
The prizes Friday evening were both beauti-
ful and valuable and were won BY Mr.. An
drew Parker, Mrs. schell, Ms. BiescckeT,
and Mr. HanisOn.
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A pension has been granted to Mrs. Char
lotie Poorbaugh, Glencoe
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ASTONISH YOU ALL.

~ III NAA - - h@--s
A full line of Velvets, Pushes, and
Dress Trimmings of all kinds to
match Dress Goods.
Thousands of yards Flannels Of all
kinds.
Thousands Of yards Canton Flan-
mel.
Thousands of yards Muslins Of all
kinds.
Thousands of yards of good Dark
Calicoes, at DC.
Thousands of yards of good Dark
Ginghams at &c.
Thousands of yards of Shirtings OF
all kinds.
An endless quantity of Table Lin
ems, Napkins, Towels and Crashes
just received.
ga Table Oil Cloths at 25c-best
goods.