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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-08-12
Wesley Burns Comes to Grief

Prom the Meyersdsle Register.
Some time ago Officer Weller received a
letter from Bedford county signed by Mrs,
Melinda Mock, in which she asked the eff
cient policeman for information concerning
one John W. Mock, the writer's husband,
who, she alleged. had deserted her eleven
years ago, leaving her with several small
children to provide for. According to the
statement contained in the letter Mock bad
married another woman, and as Mrs. Mock
believed, was now located in Meyersdale'
and she desired the arrest of her bigamous
husband
The appeal of the wronged woman touch
ed the kind-hezrted officer and he determin-
ed to hunt the fellow down. He procured q
tin-type picture of the recreant husband.
Armed with this he had little difficulty in
identifying him in the person of Wesley w.
Burns, a quiet and gentlenanly looking
man Of 35 or 40 years, employed at Prices
planning mill. He communicated the fact
to Mocks wife, Quietly bagged the game.
and turned the prisoner over te constable
Peter Barndollar, of Bedford, who lodged
him in the Bedford jail, where he is await
ing trial.
Mock has had vsriegated career. BE
had several aliases, and was known here as
w. W Burns. He also went under the
name of L. W. Burns, and probably others.
II is stated that after he deserted his wife
he went to Johnstown, where he married
another woman, who was killed in the crush
at the theatre FIRE In that city. Later, it is
alleged, he married again, the third wife
being killed by being thrown from car
riage.
Subsequently he drifted to Somerset and
afterwArd to Meyersdale, where ne has sincs
been employed. He is good mechanic, Of
quiet demeanor and pleasing address, sp
parenay not at all the sort Of man who
would or could be guilty Of such q career o
ii amy.
Wesley Burns was a resident of this plac.
for number of yesrs, and for short tint
served as policeman. He was married to ;
Miss Coleman, Of near Lall P. o.. who wa
tramped TO death in panic in Johnstowr
theatre about two years ago.
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Took the Nicely Route.

Three of the five prisoners confined in the
county Jail decided to leave that institution
Monday, and selected the Nicely route a:
their line of travel. Sheriff Good was away
from home, and Deputy Barron, after Civ
ing the prisoners their midday meal, had
gone to his home for his dinner He had
left the prison but very short time when
the escape was made About halfpss;
twelve O'Clock several small boys coming up
the Jail alley saw a hole in the jail wall from
which dangled a rope ladder They at once
ran to the Court House and gave the alarm.
Prothonotary Sanner was in his office, and
on hearing the boys story repaired quickly
10 the rear of the Jail building arriving there
in time 10 receive in his arms one F-ank
Stewart, as he dropped from the rope ladder
to the ground. Stewart was at once hustled
back into the prison, when il was ascertain
ed that two Of the inmates were missing
George Largent and Benjamin Day. Depu-
ty Sheriff Barron organized posse and start
ed in pursuit of the missing men, who had
been seen running in the direction of oak
ridge, a strip Of wood s directly east OF
town. Day was captured and returned to
the prison about three hours after he had
left it. Iargent has not yet been re
taken, but it is altogether likely that that be
viii be within the next twenty-four hours.
By picking the lock on the trap door the
prisoners gained access to the attic and
punching the brick out of the hole that had
been dug in the wall by the Nicelys they
slid to the ground on rope made from one
of the cell hammocks.
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Tribute of Respect.

At a regular meeting of the Missionary
Society Of Christ's Lutheran Church, Sipes-
vile, Pa, held August ., 1891, the following
action was taken relative TO the death OF
Mrs. Henry Walker
WHEREAS, Il has pleased an all-wise and
merciful Heavenly Father to remove from
our midst our beloved sister, who Cor years
was a co-laborer with Us, therefore be it 4.
ResOlred, By the Missionary Society of
Christ's church, that for the interest and
devotion which sister Walker ever manifest
ed for the best interests of our Society and
the extension Of Christ's kingdom upon
earth, We here record our appreciation of
her, recognizing in her death not only loss
to the Society, but also the sundering of a
link of pleasant christian fellowship.
Resolped, That the bereaved family has the
heartfelt sympathy of this Society in their
hour of afiiictiOn, and that We afiectionately
commend them to Him whose strong arm
and loving heart can alone sustain and com
fort them.
ResOlred, That copy of these resolutions
be sent to the bereayed family, published in
the county papers and entered upon the
minutes Of the Society.
MRs. HARRY L. SIPE,
MRs. KATE SHAULIs,
Mrs. MAKrHA JACOBS.
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Death of Lieut.. Alexander oeIe.

Lieutenant Alexander 0gle died very
suddenly and Unexpectedly Saturday after
noon in the city of Pittsburgh. witber he
had gone for the purpose of consulting a
physician His death was caused by heart
failure, superinduced by Addison's disease oi
the kidneys. He was p years ofage-
Lieutenant ogle, was the eldest son Of the
late Hon. A. ]. Ogle. He was grsuated from
the West Point Military Academy in 1872.
Upon graduating he was assigned 10 the
18th L. 5. Infantry and did service in the
army of his country on the western frontier.
About one year sgo he was detailed Instruct
or of Tactics at the University Of Ohio, at
Columbus. Failing health compelled him
to resign that position this spring. and, Sc
curing six months sick leave, he came to
Somerset and was guest at the home Of his
sister, Mrs- F. J. Kooser.
Lieutenant 0gle was married about twelve
years ago to Miss Zoe Godfrey. daughter of
prominent physician, Of Ottawa, Ohio, and
sister of Captain Ed. Godfrey, q. S. A. who
with two children, Leslie, girl Of nine and
A. J. Ogie, Jr., boy of seven years,
survive him. Ms. 0gle and her chill
dren had been called to the home Of her
father, by the serious illness Of a member Of
her family, only ten days before and went
away from Somerset believing that the
health of the husband and father was surely
and rapidly improving.
The funeral took place at O'Clock this.
Tuesday, morning from the residence Of +.
J. kooser. Esq. Religions services weFe con-
Quoted at the house BY Elder Peter Yogel, of
the Disciples church, after which the body
was delivered 10 comrades Of r. p Cummins
Post G. A. r. for burial The pail bearers
were members ofSomerset Masonic Lodge,
Lieutenant ogle being a member of Shiloh
Lodge, No. 105 Fargo. North Dakota. Atthe
cemetery the beautiful G. A. r. ceremony
for the dead was recited by Commander A. c.
Davis and aids, the burial yollies were fired,
tzps-'lights out'-was sounded, when the
saddened funeral party turned weeping from
the open grave.
Lieutenant Ogle's career in the army was
honorable in every particular He was de-
voted to the service. Extremely popular
wherever he was known he was held in the
strongest affection by the officers and men of
his regiment and the army.
At another time, perhaps, the writer can
record the love which he inspired among
his home friends, but his heart is too heavi
ly ladened with sympathy for the bereayed
family and personal sorrow to perform that
duty to-day.
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BLACK SILK DRESS
SOLD.

40 and 46 in. Blk. Silk Henriettas
at 81, LIS, LIS, 1.50 and 1.65.
46in. black and colored all-woll.
Hehriettas at IS, IS, so, 81, 1,25.
40in. all-wool Henriettas at so, so,
and IS.
36-in Cashmeres, Is, 20, 25, 35,
and 45c.
80 and 32in. Cashmeres at II IL,
to zoe.
SO to 46in. Serges from 15c. to 81,
A large line of figured, striped and
plaid Dress Goods from l sc. to 81
per yard.
A handsome line Of AIbatross, (aIl
wool at 25c.
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; best Indigo
Blues, Tc.
Dark CalicOes sc, all standards.
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Deer PARK and Oakland.

To those contemplating a trip to the
mountains in search of health or pleasure
Deer Park, on the dome of the Allegheny
Mountains, 5000 feet above the sea level,
offers such varied attractions as a delightful
atmosphere both day and night, pure water,
smooth, winding roads through the noun
tains and valleys, and the most picturesque
scenery in the Allegheny range The hotel
IS equipped with such adjuncts conducive to
the entertainment and pleasure of its guests
as Turkish and Russian baths, swimming
pools for both ladies and gentlemen, billiard
rooms, superbly furnished parlOrs. and
rooms single or en- suite, all facilities for
dancing, an unexcelled cuisine and a su-
perior service.
The surrounding grounds as well as the
hotel are lighted with electricity, have cosy
and shady hooks, meandering walks, lawn
tennis courts and grassy Fairgrounds for
children within full view of the inviting
verandas. Six miles distant, on the same
mountain summit is Oakland, the twin
resort of Deer Park, and equally as well
equipped for the entertainment of its guests.
Both hotels are on the main line of the Bal
timore and Ohio railroad, have the advsn-
tsge of its splendid Yestibuled Limited Ex-
press trains between the East and West, and
are, therefore, accessible from ell points.
Tickets good for return passage until Octo-
Der 3Ist, are on sale at greatly reduced rates
at all principal ticket offices throughout the
country. Tickets reading from st. Louis,
Louisville, Cincinnati, Columbus, Chicago,
or any point on the B. & o. system are
good to stop of at either Deer Park or Oak
land, and can be extended by agent at either
resort if deposited with him for safe keep
ing.
For full information as TO rates, rooms,
etc, address George d. DeShields, Manager,
Deer Park or Oakland, Garrett County, Nd.
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Seriously Burned.

Harry, the tEelve-year old son of W. T
Horton, manager of the Somerset Lumber
Company, at Ohio Pyle, was seriously and
probably fatally burned Saturday afternoon,
at the residence Of his father near that place,
by the explosion Of an oil can. Mr.. Horton
keeps a number of colonies of Italian bees,
and the boy was preparing torch, prepara-
tory to removing the honey from the hives.
While pouring oil into the torch from an
oil can, his little sister, Annie, threw q
lighted match into the stream of OIL causing
sn explosion. The force of the explosion
knocked the boy back quite a distance,
where he lay unconscious for some time,
with blotches of burning oil all over his
body. The screams of his sister brought
several grown members Of the family to the
rescue. The boys. feet, arms and shoulders
were burned to a crisp. He was resting
quietly Tuesday morning, under the care of
DIR. B. A. Fiehtner, Of Confluence.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-08-12

About forty ladies and gentlemen from
this place drove over to Berlin, Saturday az
ternoon. to witness the lawn tennis
tournament between the clubs Of the
two towns. A number Of guests were pres
ent from Meyersdale and quite q crowd sur
rounded the court when the game was cali
ed, Al 4 O'Clock. The players were Krissing-
er and Brallier for Berlin, and Endsiey and
Berkley for Somerset. Three sets were play
ed, and resulted in Somerset winning two ol
the three. Amer the contest was decided, an
exhibition game was played by the Misse:
BOYD. Of New York and Messrs- Parker and
Gruver. A second series Of games viii b
played between the same clabs on the Som
erset ground, some day next week.
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A Poor House Steward Under EIre


A Poor House Steward Under Fire.
Sensational disclosures have been made at
the Westmoreland County Home. A Stoner-
vile man who has just left the institution
openly charges Steward Weaver with cruelty
and neglect in his treatment OF the inmates.
One ofthe charges is that demented paint
er named Ford had been severely beaten and
carried down stairs and chained to the floor
for refusing 10 go to the station and help
carry up some meat. An inmate named
Gafney, of South Huntington township,
says that he has frequently seen nurses and
attendants strike the inmates violent blows
with their fists Steward Weaver denies the
charges except in the case ofthe painter
Ford. He admits that he was chained to the
floor, but says it was for drawing knife on
him, as well as for his refusal to obey orders
Weaver and his attendants claim that the
StOnerville man made the charges because
he was not appointed nurse. An examin-
alton OF the institution disclosed that the
rooms of some of the inmates were in a very
filthy condition. Simons, one of the muses.,
is charged with causing the death of an in
valid patient by beating him. simons Wig
orously denies this. and says the man came
to his death from natural causes. The Grand
Jury some time since arraigned Weaver for
negligence incompetence, dereliction and
unitness for the position. If the above rev.
elations are truthfully reported it would
seem that the Grand Jurors knew whatthey
were talking about Steward Weaver says
he courts the fullest investigation.
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Jurors for September Term.

The following named gentlemen have beel
drawn to serve as Grand and Traverse Juror
at the September term of court, commencing
on Monday, the 2sth day:
GRAND JURORS
Addison. L. Augustine, Daniel s. Bow
ser.
Alleeheny-David T. Fonst.
Brothersvslley-Harvey G. Hay.
Conemaugh-George Stahl.
ElkHek-John Blake. Phineas Compton
Daniel Maust
Jenner-John Rishaberger, and Jonathan
Skunk
Lincoln-Perry Umberger.
Meyersdale Borough-Wm. II. Dill.
New Baltimore Borough-John Ross.
Paint. Z. Blough.
Quemahoning-Irwin W. Hoover.
lockwood Borough-George Sumpstine.
Salisbury Borough-Stephen r. McKinly.
Henry Loechel
shade-Charles Gahagen, NJ. D. Reel.
Somerset Borough-Herman G. Cunning
ham, Frederick Holbrook, Jr, Daniel J.
Horner.
Ursina-LeRoy Forquer,
TRAVERSE JURoRs-FTRsT WEEK.
Allegheny-Alexander Hiilegas.
Berlin Borough-John C. Engle Daniel
II. Fisher, J. r. Zimmerman.
Blaek-Wm S. Younkin-
Brothersvalley-Wm Brant, Benjamin g.
Biitner, Philip Hay.
Elklick-Henry Bodis. VIM. ]. Beachy.
Greenville-Noah Lint.
Jefferson-John KOOser.
Jenner-F. L. Dawson, Samuel NJ. Mil
ler
Meyersdale Borough. NJ. Oates.
Northampton-He Herman Mulenberger, Jno.
Boyer.
ogle-Wm. Hellman.
PAINT. J. Berkey.
Quemahoning-Isaac Ankeny.
Salisbury Borough-Lloyd Boyer.
Shade-Cain Ober, Joseph Oldham, James
Williamson, Charles W. Williamson, David
Z. Wagner.
Somerset-JOnathan Stahl.
Summit-John C. Engle
Upper Turkeyfoot-Day Heinbaugh.
Ursina-Peter II. Sellers
TRAVERSE JURoRs-sEooSD WEEK.
Addison-Perry F. Bird.
Berlin Borough-John S. Hefiley.
Brothersvalley-H. d. AItfather, S. S.
Fomey.
Casselman Borough-Henry H. Witt
Elkliek - Samuel Compton, Manases
KTetehma, Henry Reitz, Dennis Whistler.
Fairhope-F. E. Dorm, Eli Farmer
Greenville-Herman Keefer
Jenner-Jacob Arisman, Simon L. Korns,
J. ]. Mishler, Frederick Truxall.
Larimer-Wm. Frazee.
Lover Turkey foot-A ]. Collborn.
Meyersdale Borough-Samuel Foust.
Quemahoning- Blanset, William NJ.
Bowman, Allan Clark, George r. Dobson,
J. P. Ober, Henry Spaugy.
ROckwood-Wm. H. Vann.
Salisbury Borough-C. t. Hay.
shade-Samuel Sorber. John Wagner, (of
NJ d. H. williamson
somerset-Ezra J. Weighley.
Southampton-H. L. Martz
tonycreek-Augustus Whipperman, Dan
iel s. Wilson.
Summit-James Hoover, Henry C. Wer-
ner.
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A number Of persons on Main Cross street
were terror-stricken Monday morning, when
q stranger, wearing glasses, and driving a
double team up the street, with his wife and
two-year-old child occupying the buggy with
him, attempted 10 make short turn in
front of the First National Bank. The man
was evidently unaccustomei to driving, as
be turned 50 sharp that the buggy upset in a
jiffy, spiIling all Of the occupants under the
wheels. The horses behaved eIoellently,
and the unlucly driver. his wife and child,
were all extricsted without sustaining a
scratch
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Work of the Pension Office.

WASHINGTON, August 7.--Pension Com
missioner Raum, in letter to Acting Secre-
tary Nettleton, states that during the year
just closed i56, 4s2 original certificates were
issued, which is sO,sis more than has ever
been issued in any one year. There are
pending 929,4s6 claims, but the Office is
working them off at the rate Of $1,000 Del
month.
This letter was written in response to a
letter from Acting Assistant Nettleton trans
mitting complaint of a soldier at the delay
in the Pension Office. Commissioner Raum
says he is doing the best he possibly can
and is informed that sentiment Of satisfac-
ton exists among soldiers at the work of the
Pension Office.
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on Roth Feat ARaIn.

The Meyersdale Printing Company was
organized in the Office of the Meyersdale
Commercial, Of that borough, on Saturday
last, for the continued publication of the
paper. Ex-Sheriff Kyle is the President,
DIR. II. Clay Mckinley, Secretary, and VIM.
H. Hay, Treasurer. The capital stock is
5000. Editor Smith has stuck to the Com
meroial since May 30th of last year, and con-
tinued its publication under the most ad-
verse circumstances, but his efforts have
finally been crowned with success. There is
much work to be done, but the Commercial,
which is now being printed at Pittsburgh
until the new printing outfit arrives, will
resume publication next week, August -.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-08-12

The excursion train 10 the Hyndman
camp-meeting, Sunday, carried only a small
number Of people from this place, but was
crowded long before it arrived at the camp
grounds. Never before in the history of the
association has there been such large at
tendance and such prosperous season to the
management. One Of the greatest at;rae-
tions on the camp grounds is the lecturer
Mrs. DR.. Krecher, recently from Japan.
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Great Opportunities.

When visiting Indiana Normal one is i'm
pressed with the interest taken in the Libra
" and Reading-room. Together they fur
nish literary laboratory where dozens Of
students are constantly st work some are
reaching for historical information some,
for scientific; some, for mathematical some
for language. Why do not other schools
give their students this advantage2
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-08-12

From Prest J. o. Moffat, d. D., Of Washing
ton College.
have bought Johnson's Cyclopa1ia be-
cause believe it to be the best OF the kind
for general and family use. The manner in
which it has been edited assures its accuracy
and fullness, Its giving sufficient to Ameri-
can topics, and its being up to the times. Its
illustrations and style of composition make
it popular and invite frequent use.
For particulars address Rev. n +. Ulry,
Groensburg Pa
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-08-12

It is reported that friends of Policeman
Kelly, Of JohnstOwn, and Lucas Meyers, of
Latrobe both Of whom were killed on the
S & C. Railroad Sunday a week, have COM
menced suit against the BALTIC. and Ohio
Railroad Company to recover damages.
Expressman Milton Pile, who was seriously
injured in the same accident. has sls5 com
menced legal proceedings against the rail-
road company.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-08-12

The Somerset Driving Association viii
soon get out bills advertising number of
free-for-all races on the 2sth inst. Get your
horses in condition. There will be a foot
and bicycle race, in addition to several trot-
ting, pacing and running races. Liberal
purses are offered. Lovers of sport are
promised a good time. Let all turn out and
encourage the boys.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-08-12

Nj Amos E. Finnegan, of Meyersdale,
was in Pittsburgh, the other day, and on be
ing interviewed said he was the Possessor OF
the first stove ever used in Somerset county,
and that It was one hundred and two years
old when he procured it, a score or more
years ago.
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Not less than four thousand people par
ticipated in the Lutheran Reunion at Fried
ems, Thursday. The vast crowd was enter
tained by number Of prominent speakers
music was furnished by brass bands an
a selected choir. The day was perfect in
every respect, and all present enjoyed them
selves to the fullest extent.
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a sleep walker.s Narrow Eseape.

UNIoSTows, Pa, August IA son o.
William Anstesd, prominent citizen of thii
place, walked in his sleep few nights age
and fell out the second story window to tn,
ground below without waking until h,
struck the ground. His father went out anC
found him getting up rubbing his eyes anC
unhurt.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-08-12

The Judicial Conference, which was TO
have met at Bedford yesterday, has been in
definitely postponed, owing TO the death OF
Mr.. Kooser's brother-in-law, Lieut. Ogle.
Mr.. Kooser's oonferees will be Capt. VIM. a.
Sanner, Sheriff Isaiah Good, and Harvey NJ.
Berkley. Esq.
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Mr. John P Knable. the well-knoSn Pitts
burgh merchant, is spending few days at
the home Of his parents, on Main street
His wife and daughter have been here for
some time, and viii remain until the present
heated term is over.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-08-12

Joseph saylOr. of Milford township, was
killed on the Southwest r. z. near Scottdale,
where he was making visit to relatives,
last Thursday. He was walking on the
track and was run down by an engine before
he was observed. The remains were sent
TO his home for burial. He leaves a wife
and several children.
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MIdsummar conoart-

A concert will be given in the Presbyteri-
an church of this place, Tuesday evening,
August 18th, the proceeds for the benefit OF
the church. The program will include a
number of vocal and instrumental solos,
rendered by both local and Pittsburg talent.
General admission 80 cents.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-08-12

L. C. Colborn, Esq, DIR. McMillen, John
H. Uhl, Esq, J. Harry Fritz and VIM. P.
Foust went TO Hyndman Monday, to as
sist in organizing a Masonic lodge at that
place. The number of the new lodge viii be
$50
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Lost.

A copy Of the Aeistershaft System Of the
German language, consisting Of fifteen small
paper books, enclosed in pastebosrd cover.
The finder will be suitably rewarded by re-
turning the same TO this Office.
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Elder Peter Vogel left last evening for
short visit to his sister in the State Of Illi-
noia- He viii spend day or two in Gin
cinnati, where be will select furniture forthe
Meyersdale Christian Church, before return
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Miss Darl Walter, of this place bad rib
broken in an upset on the way to the Luth-
eran reunion at Friedens last Thursday.
She was driving with her sister in a dog
cart when the horse frightened and ran
away