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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-09-02
p.noerous traction Engines.


A good law to enact in Pennsylvania
would be one similar to that now on the
statute books of Maryland relative 10 trsc-
ton engines upon the public highways. In
that State they are allowed to travel from
place to place only between the hours Of II
midnight and in the morning. Between
those hours very little travelling is done and
the possibility Of frightening horses is ma
terially reduced.
They are an exceedingly dangerous thing,
and little care seems to be exercised as to
whether they are the cause Of accidents or
not. The law is strict, 50 far as it goes, in
this State, but it does not 60 far enough. 1t
even is violated, as it requires man TO walk
a prescribed distance ahead of the engine
and prevent any accident that may occur
from frightened animal. 1t also requires
the engine to stop on the approach Of all
vehicles and the attendants must lead or
see that the horse is led by in safety. This
law, however, is violated daily in every re-
spect. The Maryland law, while an uDsea-
sonable hour to travel, would benefit the
public as well as the owners Of the engine,
as so much time would net be consumed in
stopping, as is now the case where the pres
ent law is complied with. Those who do
not comply with it may find themselves in
the presence Of Judge Baer some day.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-09-02
Schools Open

On Monday, the 18th. Pntts & Kantner
have made extra preparation for the event.
They have the finest line Of tablets, both pen
and pencil; pens, pencils, inks. mucilage,
and everything in school supplies ever seen
in the county. Also all the school books
used in Somerset borough and surrounding
townships, and all the new books being in
troduced. Old books taken in exchange.
Country merchants supplied at lowest
Wholesale rates
PRTrTs & KASTsKR.
Somerset, Pa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-09-02

The One Hundred and Forty second Reg
iment, Pennsylvania volunteers, whose sur
viving members will hold their annual re-
union in Somerset Tuesday ofnext week,
participated in twenty-four battles during
the recent unpleassntness, and the records
Of the War Department show that there were
only two regiments in the Federal service
whose percentage of losses sustained by
reason of their participation in the battles
for the preservation ofthe Union will exceed
those of the l42nd.
Nine hundred and thirty-ive men and
officers were enlisted. Eight hundred and
eleven Of them were killed, wounded and
taken prisoners during their term Of service,
which commenced in August, 1852, and
ended when the war closed in 1865.
The l42nd was the second regiment mus
tered out of the service after the the last
grand review at Washington and was the
second regiment TO leave Washington for
home.
The regiment was composed of ten COM
panies, three of them, C. d. and +. being
from Somerset county. John H. Boyts was
Captain of company c.. lst Lieutenant. Jacob
R. Walter, End Lieutenant, Nath. o. Hinch-
man. Adam Grimm was captain of COM
pany D. He was wounded at Gettysburg
and discharged on a surgeons certificate,
after which Noah Bowman was elected cap
tain. Samuel S. Swank, Noah s. Miller
and Chas H. Ferner were LIST Leutenants of
this company. Henry Stewart was 2nd
Lieutenant and Oliver p Shaver IstSergeant.
Francis A. Edwards was the first captain
of company +. and he was succeeded by cap
tain Albert Hefiley.
The only survivors Of the regiment now
living in Somerset that we can recall are
A. C. Davis, of Company C. who lost an arm
at Gettysburg; d. J. Horner, who came out
Of the battle of Fredericksburg minus leg,
and George Snyder. A score or two more of
them are still living in other parts of the
county, and we doubt not that they will all
be present on Tuesday, glad to have the op-
portunity of once more meeting their former
comrades and with them fighting their old
battles over once more.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-09-02
pIdn.t Know He MAS Loadad.

Didn't Know He Was Loaded.
Ray Lloyd, thirteen-year-old Westmore-
land county boy went home Friday with
eight boxes of toy pistol caps in his hip pock-
ct. Shortly after his arrival he disobcyed
his mother, who at once proceeded to pun
ish him.
While chastising him with a rod, she
struck him across the pocket in which the
caps were A terrific explosion followed.
When the smoke Of battle had cleared
away, there stood the boy with the clothes
torn from his back and scattered all about
the room. One side of his body and his back
were terribly burned. The flesh on the hip
was charred to crisp.
A physician was speedily summoned,
who dressed his injuries, and the lad is now
on fair way to recovery. The mother was
frightened almost to death, and tesrfully
protested that she didn't know the boy was
loaded.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-09-02
MILFORD TOWNSHIP TEACHERS.

The following is list Of pedsgogues Sc
lected by the board of directors for the yari-
Gus schools of our township, on Saturday,
Aug. 18th, 1891, for the succeeding term OF
six months, commencing September 2l, 1891.
Wages, ST per month.
Barclay, Miss Maud Boucher Cross Roads,
H. G. Will Gebharts. Miss Ella Kimmel
Hay, Miss Hattie Will Pines, A. b. Barnes
Shafts, NJ. G. Boucher; Walker, Miss Nan
ME V. viii; Walter, H. E. Miller
PEDAGoGUE.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-09-02
Two ExposItions In PfttsburZh,

Visitors to the Pittsburgh Exposition
should not omit to visit the mammoth Dry
Goods Store Of Messrs. Campbell & Dick, on
Fifth avenue. 1t is well called "a The Peo-
pies Store" as its low prices make II popu-
lar With all classes Of people.
The Peoples Store is perfect Expo
sltion in itself 1t stands eight stories high
and contains an acre aud quarter Of floor
ing. The whole eight floors are crowded
with profusion Of every description Of La
dies Wear from Shoes to Millinery. This is
the only store in Pittsburgh where ladies
can be comfortably fitted out from head to
loot Ladies who pay them visit " i'll, by
buying their outfit at this store, be enabled
to save money, time and trouble at the same
time. The Peoples Store occupies So to
SO on Fifth Ave. When you are in Pitts
b1rgh. pay them a visit. The visit win pay
you.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-09-02
trouble with the Peaches.

There are in market great lots of peaches,
but they are not good, owing to having rip
enei prematurely. Especially is it the case
with fruit of the yellow variety. 1t is said
that the trouble arises from the fact tha t
owing to there having been no peaches last
year the curculio was not present this year
to help thin out the immense crops on the
trees, and that consequently the June drop
this year was very light, leaving more fruit
On the trees than they could possibly ma
tare. The fruit being set the hot, moist
weather caused rot and prematurely ripened
hruif
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-09-02


Chills and Fever, Malaria and Ague.
In regular malsrious localities there Is
enough Of the poison called malaria gener-
sied % prOduoe in all who are not scclinated
regular chills and fever. Pe-ru-na, in Large
ooSS, viii break the chills every time. In
other localities there is just enough malarial
poison to make many people feel indescrib-
ably bad without producing regular ehills.
There viii be slight, irregular chilly sensa-
tons, with flashes Of hest and cold, clsmmy
Pespirsiion, aching bones and muscles, bad
breath and stomach, periodical headache OF
neuralgia, nervousness, sleeplessness, stuPoF
and weakness. For this condition Pe-ru-ns
Ea prompt and positive cure. 1t rids the
system Of the poison, builds up the tagging
powers, and brings back appetite and sleep
4 few weeks use Of the wonderful antima-
lAriEl remedy produces such an entire reno
Eaiion and rejuvination of the whole body
that the patient feels as Il be was living in
a20ther world.
Fcrs free book on mAlSrial diseases send
your address TO The Peruna Medicine Com
pany, Col INDUS. Ohio.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-09-02
so,osIrs. Reunion at stoyestown.


The Tth annual reunion Of the Veteran
Association Of Somerset County will he held
a; Stoyestown on Thursday, September 18th.
A number of able speakers, including Major
Montooth, Dept Commanders Stewart and
Goblin, and Governor Pattison, have been
invited 10 be present.
A free dinner will be furnished to all vet
erzns. Music by several good bands and
drum corps will enlivsn the occasion.
Cheap excursion rates have been secured
on the B. & o. Railroad and its branches.
All Grand Army Posts and other veterans
Of the county, Sons Of Veterans, and every
body else are invited to attend and have q
good time.
All communications should be addressed
to
NV. soRBKR, or C. W. PueH,
Sec'y. Chairman.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-09-02
N,nstv Miles an Hour.

The possibilities of American railroading
in the way of rapid transit was exemplitied
yesterday when train on the Reading Road
reeled of mile in the wonderfully fast time
of 80 As seconds, the fastest run ever made
BY a railroad train. It was at the rate Of
ninety miles an hour, and was made on
the Bound Brook Road between Neshaminy
Falls and Langhorne by engine No. 9o6,
drawing two ordinary coaches and President
McLeod's private car, Reading, which Is
equal to two coaches in weight. From this
out all records must date from the memor-
able Bound Brook fight The fastest mile
was scored in 50 As seconds. The fastest
five miles in minutes 26 As seconds The
fastest ten miles in minutes II seconds,
averaging 43 seconds per mile.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-09-02

One Of the large charcoal sheds owned by
Mr. James McKelvey, located short dist
ance south of the 5. & C. Railroad station,
took fire shortly after midnight Thursday
and was entirely consumed with its contents,
which were some 1900 bushels Of charcoal.
The loss was about 50 zoo, partly covered BY
insurance
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-09-02
somerset rownshIp Teaehers.

Somerset Township Teachers.
The following are the teachers selected for
the various schools of Somerset township;
Brom's, J. F. Baker; Husband, H. L.
Young Walkers Grove. J. c. Lichty; Cupp,
James Blough; Evansville, No. l, A. A.
streng; Evansville, No. ?, Mary Taymsn /;
Friedens, No. /, F. G. Pritts; Friedens, No.
:, Name Pritts; Snyder. R. X. Smith Hun
ter, D. W. seibert; Baers, NJ. A. Miller;
Wills, W. A SayIor; Pleasant Hill, H. $.
Rhoads; Plank Road, d. L. Saylor; Walk
er, C. E. Stshl; Shaulis, J. G. Ene-t : Sam
uels, F. d. saylor; Union, Sadie Barron
Ankeny, C. J. Hemminger.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-09-02
,uh.ret tha whaat crop Is Biz

Bedford Gdsetfe: A careful estimate OF the
wheat harvested in South Woodbury. town.
ship for this year. made BY Rev. Q. l. Buck
and Samuel Working. places the crop at
5000 bushels. OF this great yield over 4o,-
600 bushels will be for sale. When to this
is added the wheat raised in Woodbury. and
Bloomfield townships, horrison's Cove VIII
have . record Of wheat raising unknown in
her history.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-09-02
CxECUToR's NOTICE.

Estate Of Jacob Berkeybile, late Of Shade Twp.
Somerset Co, Pa. decd
Letters teStamentary having been granted 70
the undersigned. by the proper authority. on
the above estate, notice i hereby CIV
en- 70 all pers ons indebted 10 the said e.
tate 70 make immedizte payment, and those haF-
ing claims against said estate viii present them
duly authenticated for settlement On saturday,
September - ls9l al 10 O'Clock a m. ~ the late
residence Of deceased IN said township.
CHAS. Won LCSEN,
\. L. BERKEIBILE,
Execuiors-
FRED W. BIEsEcKER,
angiA Attorney.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-09-02

Mr.. W. G. Palmer, of Canton, Pa, who is
at the head Of . Tannery enterprise which
thinks of locating here writes 10 Mr.. Chas.
H. Fisher, Secretary Of the tsnnery COM
mittee, that freight rates and prices are
such as to make your place desirable loca-
ton provided of course your information is
correct about the quality Of bark" The
gentleman viii visit Cambria county and
our town about the middle Ofthis month to
look the matter up. The only question now
seems to be, is the qusntity of bark in this
section sufficient. Let Us have some light
on this question.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-09-02
REoIMENTAL REUNION.
l42nd Pennsylvania Reserves, Fali
in. on Tuesday, September 8.
1891. at Somerset

Alta meeting of the survivors of the 142nd
Pennsylvania Volunteers, held in September.
1889. on the battlefield Of Gettysburg. it was
resolved that the next reunion Of the Regi-
ment be held at Somerset, on Tuesday, the
sth day of September, 1891.
The l42nd was Col. z. P. Cummins's Reg
iment, composed of Companies A from Mer-
Ger, B Westmorelsnd. f Union, @ Monroe
H Fayette, 1 Venango, n Luzerne. C d
and F from Somerset Conmrades, Col. War
ren has directed that the resolution be car
ried out, therefore the reunion will be held
at the time and place specified. 1t is expect
ed that all members of the Regiment in the
county be on hand to assist in giving the
visitors such reception as only Somerset
county can give.
A @. DAVIS, Co. c.,
Somerset, Pa
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-09-02
Wanted.

Persons attending the Pittsburgh Expo
sliion and wishing to purchase merchandise
al KINDS Of wearing apparel and household
goods, can save from 10 10 25 per cent on
every dollars worth Of goods purchased BY
calling Al the Office Of the Union Exchange
hoon al, Penn Building, and paying One
collar lSi.eol for : membership card, which
entities member 10 = discount at all the
ieading stores in the two cities. This card
VII save more than double your railroad
iAre if il Is only a small bill Of goods.
E. +. TEokFsoK.
Business Manager.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-09-02

A T. Ankeny, Esq, known to all Somerset
county people as Tom" Ankeny, accom-
panied by his wife is paying visit to Som
erset after an absence Of nineteen years. Mr..
Ankeny left Somerset in the spring Of 1872,
going to Minneapolis, Minnesota, where he
has since lived and prospered.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-09-02

At a meeting of the Democratic County
Committee held at the Office Of Chairman
John H. Uhl, Friday afternoon, Mr.. c. K
Grove, of Somerset ami Mr.. Harvey Hay, of
Salisbury, were elected delegates to the State
Convention. The committee agreed upon
September 22nd as the time for holding the
county convention.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-09-02
Joseph ohorpennlng Dead.

Mr.. Joseph Chorpenning, somerset's Oldest
citizen, died at his home on Main street Fri
day morning. Mr.. Chorpenning was born in
Somerset township on December u, 1903.
and was consequently in the Ssth year Of his
age when he died. His remains were in
tered in the Lutheran cemetery Sunday
morning.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-09-02
BLACK SILK DRESS
SOLD.

40 and 46 in. Blk. Silk Henriettas
at 81, LIS, 1.25, 1.50 and LES.
46in. black and colored all-wool.
Henriettas at IS, S5, 80, 81, 1,25.
40in. all-wool Henriettas at so, so,
and IS.
36-in Cashmeres, Is, 90, 25, 35,
and 45c.
80 and SSin. Cashmeres at II II,
to zoe.
SO to 46in. Serges from 15c. to 81,
A full line of Wool, Cotton and
and Linen Carpet Chains.
A large line of figured, striped and
plaid Dress Goods from l5c. to 81
per yard.
A big variety of wool Dress Goods,
impossible to describe.
Dress Ginghams in great variety
from Sc. up.
Beautiful line of Tennis and Out
ing Flannels, all prices.
Sattines from Sc. per yard up.
Best light Calicoes, sc J.; best Indigo
Blues, 7c.
Dark Calicoes sc, all standards.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-09-02
Friends of the NiceIys Threaten
Vengeance.


Vengeance.
George Lang, Lgonier township farmer,
on his way to Great Bend, Kas., stopped at
Monongahela City on Tuesday long enough
to tell a reporter a startling story. He said
that a band Of cut-throats had been orgs-
nized since the hanging of the Nicelys to
avenge their death, and that these eut-tbroais
were now running things to suit themselves
in the vicinity Of Ligonier. He added sig
nifcantly that he was moving West because
he was tired Of going to bed every night with
q Winchester for pillow.
There is no doubt in my mind, be added
+" that the Nicelys were guilty and seyera
more parties should have been hanged with
them. There was man from Stroudsburg,
Pa, that was the prime factor in all Of the
Nicely's enterprises, who is now living life
Of ease in Greene county"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-09-02

Mr.. Peter Heffiey, of Highland Farm, was
one Of the Judges st the races at the Union
town fair last week Mr.. Hefiiey hasseveral
trotters that he will start on the circuit with
in the next few weeks.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-09-02

A rumor was prevalent on our streets
Friday that Mr.. Jesse Slick, an aged and
esteemed citizen Of QuemAhoning township,
was dead. The rumor was unfounded. The
Squire is still in the flesh.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-09-02

The Golden Eagles arrived home from
Somerset in good shape last evening, and
they are unanimous in the statement that
their reunion was great success.-Sstnr-
days Johnsf0ssn Tribune.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-09-02

Mr. Hiram c. White, Of a. J. White &
Son, Tailors, Chambersburg, Pa, viii be in
Somerset about September 10 for several
days, with samples Of Fall and Winter Suit
ings, Oyercoatings etc Satisfaction guaran-
teed.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-09-02

Mr.. c. n. Boyd, the popular Butler drug
gist, spent Monday and Tuesday in SOmer-
set He left here for Markelton where he
will remain for several days before return
ing home.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-09-02

The veterans Of the i42nd regiment are
entitled to 8 royal welcome at the hands
Of our citizens on the occasion of their re-
union Tuesday
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-09-02

Master Robert Beerits, son Of Mr.. II. c.
Beerits, left for Gettysburg this morning
where he will enter the Pennsylvania college
as a student
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-09-02

Mr.. Will MastertOn, Of JOhnstOwn, spent
Sunday in Somerset, the guest of Mr.. VIII
X. Endsley.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-09-02

Rev. Aenges and W. F. Countrymsn, Of
Lavansville, took the noon train Tuesday
for Altoona, TO attend the Lutheran Synod
which is in session in that city.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-09-02
Johnstown Flooded Wire.

have now in stock another lot of Johns
town flooded barb wire at cts. per pound,
or Cambria link at p cts. per pound.
JAS. B. HoLDkRsAUx,
Somerset, Pa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-09-02

County Superintendent Berkey was 8 visi-
tor to the county seat Saturday.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-09-02

Hugh N. North, was nominated for Prcsi-
dent Judge by the Democrats Of Lancaster
county Monday.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-09-02

Mr.. T. J. Picking, Of JohnstOwn, was in
attendance at the Somerset races Friday.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-09-02

Mr.. VIII K Meyers. Of Harrisburg, is
spending few days with relatives in Som
erset.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-09-02

King & Franklins circus viii exhibit here
on Thursday 1t iss good show and no mis-
take.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-09-02
MarrIage LIcenses ISSUED. .

harrIage LICENSES Issued.
Marriage licenses were issued to the fol-
lowing named persons by Clerk Hileman,
since our last report
Hiram II. Saylor and Ada NJ. Gnagey,
both Of Summit township.
Eli FLETCHER and Carrie Romesburg, both
of Lower Turkeyfoot township.
Edward L. Ienhart, Of jefferson township.
and Araminta Pyle, of MiddIecreek town
shin.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-09-02

Read Senator Sherman's speech on the
silver question in another column.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-09-02
Wanted.

For spot cash, 10000 feet red oak and
walnut stock, inspected at mill. Contracts
made for future delivery. Write naming
lowest cash figures
F. r JOHNSON,
New Bethlehem, Pa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-09-02

Uniontown will have free postal delivery
commencing October /. Four letter carriers
will be employed.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-09-02

Ex-sherif MeMillen, spent 3 portion Of
last week with bis Somerset friends.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-09-02

There was heavy frost here2bOuts sAtur-
day and Sunday morning.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-09-02

The squirrel season opened yesterday.
September 1st.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-09-02
Oysters are once more in the soup.

Rev. Barnett, of oOnnellsyilie. is visiting
in Somerset.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-09-02

The fall term Of the borough schools viii
commence Monday, l4th
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-09-02

The Eagles had their day Friday and
big day it was, too.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-09-02
Wanted,

In sOmersst county, some good buttersbip
Ps-s- Address
r. S. MCDOWELL,
No. 6S7l HolR Avenue, East Liberty.