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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-07-01

The following telephone message was
last week sent 10 J. c. Wagner, Of Green's
burg, Pa.
PITTsBURGH, June 9, ls9l-s p. N.
Office Of the Pittsburgh Post Publishing Co.
Mr.. w. J. Bowman, of StoyestOWn, Pa. is
here broke please send money to get him
to Greensburg tonight send by the West
ern Union Telegraph.
On being informed that Mr. Wagner was
not al home the message was repeated TO
Mrs Wagner, who at once sent the required
amount of money, also paying the tele-
phone message.
After waiting patiently far over q week,
and fearing lest the stranger might be sick,
Mr.. Wagner dropped into the Post office to
inquire after the Stoyestown man. They
said that after receiving the money he left
their office and described him as being a
man Of about IS years of age, about feet S
inches tall, with dark mnstache and a good
talker He displayed several Of Capt. John
II. Hite's cards. saying that he had been
tending bar for Mr. Hite in StoyestOwn. Mr.
W. J. Bowman, of Stoyestown, is a stranger
to Mr.. Wagner, and is likely now to remain
such, although if in time, he should find
his way to the family who gave their money
to a stranger in time of need. only to
find themselye duped by a drunken scala
wag, his reception will be warm one.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-07-01
Two rhIeves Run In.

Policeman Weller. of Meyersdale, did a
very clever piece of work las, Wednesday
night. While extinguishing the street lights
Of that place he ehanced to oyerhear con
versation between two tough young men.
Geo. Largent, aged d, and William Ham,
aged D. The young men were sitting un-
der an awning discussing what store they
should break when the policeman happened
along and overheard them. Without appar-
entity noticing their conversation he walked
on but soon placed himself in a position
where he could oyerhear all that was said
without being observed. In few minutes
Largent and Ham decided on the store of
Cook & Deal and midnight as the hour
when they would break into it. The po-
lioeman kept a close watch on the store
mentioned and shUrtly after twelve O'Clock
saw two men moving around in it. He
hastily summoned two or three men from
the hotel near by to stand guard around the
building and then crawling lightly up TO
the open window which the thieves had
pryed open with 3 crowbar and through
which they had entered he watched their
operations. Ham carefully tried on half
dozen pairs of shoes before he made selec-
ton and assisted Largent in drinking g
half pint Of raw Jamaca ginger which he
found on a shelf Both thieves filled their
pockets with cheap jewelry and tied mp
packages Of tobacco and groceries. Finally
Largent removed his shoes and placed them
in box on shelf but seemed unable to
suit himself with n pair of new ones and
when Ham suggested that it was time to get
out, be replied with an oath '' I'm not going
without my shoes. -
"Oh, guess you will, said the officer
unlocking the door and showing revolver
in his face.
Largent was so overcome at the sight of
the officer that he fell back among the boxes.
Both young men were conducted to the
lookup. Next morning they were given
hearing before Squire Floto who committed
them to Jail. Both men said they were gull
ty, before the Justice, and there can be no
doubt oftheir being sent to the penitentiary.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-07-01
The Water Question. .

As Il usual at this season Of the year, the
question Of sster works for Somerset is
being gently, very gently agitsted. A meet
ing o.. business men aud property owners.
was held in Messrs. Coffroth & Rnppel's law
1fiice Thursday evening for the purpose Of
discussing the sdvisability and feasibility Of
this project, which has been taken up. talked
over and dropped periodically for the last
decade. The old straw was all threshed
over Thursday evening, in rather dssulto-
~ manner. il is true, the evening being very
warm. and the average citizen in attendance
at the meeting LEFT II thoroughly satisfied
with the demonstration OF public spirit he
had made and inwsrdIy flattering himself
that he had sustained his reputation in this
respect at 80 little Inconvenience and cost.
The meeting took one step in advance of
any Of lis predecessors, however, in that it
adopted unanimously, resolution request
ing the borough authorities to employ
capable engineer to make an examination
Of the various streams and springs in the
surrounding country and ascertain whether
suInclent amount OF water 10 supply the
wants Of the town can be obtained from any
of them and the probable cost Of procuring
the same, the expense of gathering this in
formation to be paid from the funds of the
borough. The meeting adjourned after
adopting this resolution. Another one will
probably be held next summer, but much
depends upon whether the season be dry
or not. The annual electric light meeting
will not likely be held Till towards fall and
We are informed, and 1T gsrs US greet" to
announce it, that the semi-yearly oil
and gas meetings have been entirely aband-
oned. We are al loss 10 account for this
astonishing decsdence Of public spirit. If
this thing continues what will be the future
of the embryo tannery and glass plant.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-07-01

Valentine. tbs twelve year old son Of VIM
Keidle, Of Meyersdsle. died on HO1day, th e
22nd inst. from the effect Of kicks admins
tered week before by two small hoy COM
panions. The fight that resulted 50 fatally
for the little fellow is said to have been
spQrred on BY three larger boys One OF
the sEasll boys threw the little fellow down,
and thsz thsy commenced kicking him in
the abdomen. The kicking took place on
theeommon near the iittle fellows home on
the 18th inst, where che children were play
ing. Notification set in on Saturday. and
death relieved his sufferings on Monday
evening at O'Clock. Justice Floto took the
bows ante-mOrtem statement. He cor
roborated the statement above, and named
his assailGnts a. Garfield Scott and Milton
Coantrymsn. Other boys were present, bat
did not take part in The assault. A post
mortern examination was held, and on the
report Of the examining physicians the IA
tber Of the dead boy made information
against young Scott and Countrynsn as
principals, and John Finnegan, Joh1 Black
and Harry Hefiisy IS accessories before the
fact. The assanlt is reported 10 have been
brought about by the boys attempting 70
make little Eeidle, who IS German, talk
English, which be Fss unable to Go.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-07-01
A Narrow Escape from Death

On Thursday of last week as VIM. C. John
son, Of the Confluence Drilling Co, attempt
ed TO run their traction engine, weighing
about five tons. over the township bridge at
Barronvale, three of the four stringers Of the
bridge suddenly broke, precipitating the en-
CINE and its belongings, which pinioned Mr..
johnson to the bottom of the mill race of
Moses Barron. Five men who happened to
be on the ground when the bridge broke,
plunged into the water to rescue the unfort-
Caate man from drowning By desperate
effort they succeeded in releasing Mr.. John
son, Just in time 10 save his life. Alter get
ting him on the bank barrel was quickly
brought and what seemed TO be his lifeless
form was placed across the barrel. The bar
rel was rolled back and forth until breath
returned amid the rejoicing Of those who
were eye witnesses. Mr.. johnson was put
10 bed and DIR. Moore was summoned, who
after an examination, pronounced one rib
broken, which, however is Immediately
over the left lung. Mr.. johnson. who has
been an old soldier, has great power Of phys
ical endurance and will likely recover.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-07-01
Marriage LIcenses issued

Marriage licenses have been issued to the
following named persons by Clerk Hileman
since our last report
Calvin Nicola, Of Lower Turkeyfoot, and
Adelia Morrison, Of Upper Turkeyfoot.
William r. Rankin and Eva A. Foy, both
Of Reitz.
William Hunter, of JOhnstown, and Stella
Spencer, of Conemaugh-
Mshlon Saylor and Mary Jane Buekhart,
both of Summit
John K. Livingston, Of Conemaugh, and
Barbara Thomas. OF Roxbury Cambria Co.
F. L. Walker, of Boone, and Della NJ
Cook. of Buckstoxn.
Norman Steisel and Emma statler, both
of Paint.
FA shaifer and Lizzie Penrod, both Of
Paint.
Henry scheller, of Hyndman, and Han
nah Jane Miller, of Allegheny Twp.
Howard Yeast and Mary Cross, both Of
Garrett county. Md.
John 5. Sullivan and Jennie Enfield, both
of Fayette county.
Franklin OFT, of Johnstown, and Idella
c. Berkey, of Stoyestown.
James d. Moyle, Of Berlin, and Anna NJ.
Zuick, of Somerset.
William W. Nelson and Jennie Murray,
both of JohnstOwn.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-07-01
The Secret of Success.

A convincing illustration of how little
things grow in business when properly
nurtured," said an old resident the other
day, sis the growth Of Fishers Book Store.
Fifteen years ago, when Mr.. Fisher opened
his book and news store, he had a couple
dozen books Of poetry and as many more
yellow-backed novels, and supplied twenty
FIVE or thirty customers with daily papers.
To-day he has large storeroom stock ed
with standard works, the latest novels and
periodicals, and distributes more than one
hundred daily papers in this little town.
But the profits from these hardly pay his
clerk hire. He supplies three-fourths of
the school books used in the county, fur
nishes lawyers and doctors with the latest
reports, keeps up his acquaintance with the
justices Of the peace and furnishes them
With blanks, and makes his store headquar-
ters for school teachers. Then, too, Fisher
turns many q penny from the sale of the
hundreds Of little indispensable articles that
he keeps on his counters. 1t is careful at
tention TO little things that has made his
name known all over the county and that
hss caused his business to grow to its pres
ent large proportions"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-07-01

The Republican County Convention was
called to order in the Court House at one
O'Clock Tuesday afternoon by Chairman
Bissecker.
On motion Mr.. d. W. viii, of New Gen.
terviIle borough, and David L. Meyers. Of
Brothersvaliey township, were elected Vice
Presidents Of the Convention.
H. T. Hooking, of Meyersdale, Z. L. Cole
man, of stonycreek township, and J. B. Ger
hard, OF Upper Turkeyfoot township, were
elected Secretaries, and L c. Coiborn, Esq,
and Mr. J d. Swank were named as teliers.
F. W. Biesecker, by a unanimous vote,
was reelected Chairman of the County
Committee.
On motion of T. s. Fisher, Esq, Col. E. d.
Yutzy. Joseph ID. Miller and J. d. Swsnk
we're elected members of the Executive
Committee for the ensuing year. The re-
turns of Saturdays primary were handed in
and the vote counted, after which the Con-
yention adjourned.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-07-01
Pennsylvania College for Women.

Pennsylvania College for Women.
In another column will be found the an
nouncement of this Institution. One Of the
leading features of this College is its beauti-
ful and healthful location in the suburbs of
the city. where its students are free from
noise and dust, and may enjoy the purest
air. The completion Of Dilworth Hall,
comprising new chapel, commodious class
rooms and additional dormitories, has in
creased capacity and furnished facilities for
thorough educational work of the highest or
der Terms for boarding and tuition very
reasonable.
The next session will open Sept. 9Th.
Those desiring catalogues should address
Miss Helen T. Pelletreau, President, Pitts
burgh, East End, Pa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-07-01
Cadet Kephart.

Cadet Kephart, the present representative
from this Congressional District at West
Point, stands No. Is in his NOV the firsi)
class, numbering sixty-forr, and will gradu-
ate in June. 1882. Kephayt is from Wiimore
and won bis appointment ia a competitive
examination ordered by Hon. I'd. Scull.
His standing in his class since his entering
the academy shows that the appointment
was a worthy one, and that the mountain
boy il of the right material for good sol
siier-,Tekast,,ra Tribune.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-07-01
NOTICE.

Notice Is hereby given that an application
VIII be made % the Governor OF the STATE Of
Pennsylvania, on the 9th day OF July, lsst, BY
John MurtOck, Josiah WOy. T. HOlbroOk r. T.
Woodward and J. NJ NurfOck under the Act OF
Assembly Of the Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania
entitled, An Act 70 provide for the Iucorpora-
tiOn and Regulation Of Certain Corporations -
approved April II. lSl, and its supplements
thereto, for the charter Of an intended CORPORA
ti0n 70 be called '' Somerset Stone Company the
character and object whereof Is 10 quarry buy
and sell stone, and TO manufacture sand from
stone and sell the same, and for these purposes 20
have, possess and enjoy al the rights, benefits
and privileges Of the said Act Of Assembly and
its supplements
COFFROTH & RUPPEL.
Junel7-1t. solicitors.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-07-01
Mt. MorIah Items.

Mrs. Daniel Stuff, who has been falling
in health for several years, is quite feeble
She Is an aged lady bordering on four-score
years and ten.
Our Butcher, Ed Mostoller, who has been
suffering with an injured spine the past two
months, is just able TO get around and will
be unable to resume work for a month OF
two 10 come.
Our apiarists. or bee men, say that this is
the best season for bees they have had in
the past eight years. The bees have stored
away more honey and of better quality, and
have done a fair amount Of swarming.
The Reformed congregation of this place,
who have been without preacher for four
or five months, have secured new pastor,
Rev. Shoemaker The boys say he is big
preacher, as he weighs in the neighborhood
of 80 pounds.
All the crops make a very fine appearance.
Wheat will turn out extra fine, unless some
thing unlocked for should happen it, The
same is true of rye oats and corn. The fruit
crop promises better than for four years.
Potatoes, especially the early varieties, make
a fine appearance, and many farmers will
have new potatoes for their 4th of July
dinner.
H. d. Lohr raised his new barn on the
ith Good judges pronounce it one of the
best frames in the county. Mr.. Lohr is a
man of good judgment and fully shows it
by putting steel roof on his barn. Many
otherwise good barns have been spoiled by
poor shingles. Philson Maurer, Of sipes-
vile, had charge of the carpenter work
There were lots Of people al the raising. /
counted l75 men and ll6 women and girls
at the dinner table. The old adage that
many cooks spoil the broth" failed here, or
il takes blamed big lot to make too many I;
while the other adage that the best thing
about a barn raising is the dinner" certainly
held good on this occasion The dinner
was good enough for gods to feast OH.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-07-01

The pupils of the Lutheran sunday-schOol
celebrated Children's Day Sunday evening.
The large audience room was tsstily decorat-
ed with flowers and plants and was crowded
TO its full capacity by appreeiative friends.
The programm had been carefully arranged
and the performers acquitted themselves
creditably.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-07-01

LAST Saturday Landlord Grouse. Of South
Fork. Cambria county, who is a Democrat
and warm supporter of Linton for Judge,
determined to erect pole in front Of his
hestelery in honor Of his favOrite. A trim
stick Of hickory was procured, a hole dug
for its reception and a large crowd of the
faithful collected 70 assist in the raising.
When the pole was finally hoisted banner
bearing the name Of Hon. A. V. Barker for
Judge wss floating from the top. To say
that Croase was mad Is putting il yer mild
". De ripped, tore and swore vengeance on
the man who had tackled the obnoxious Re
publican banner on his Democratic pole and
Monday morning he employed man to
shoot it down. The man employed, proved
a very poor nlarksman and instead of lower
ing the banner be shot down the flag fOGt-
ing q few feet below. Crouse's neighbos
are said to very much enjoy his discomfort
and hope 70 hear him cheering for Barker
before November.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-07-01
Notice To Teachers.

The public schools Of Meyersdale Borough
viii open for term of eight months, be
ginning September lst. Salary Of Princi-
pal, s65 per month. All applications for
appointments as Principal and teachers for
the several rooms must be filed with the
Secretary of the Board Of Directors on or be
fore July Il, 1891.
By order of the Board,
KENNEDY PRICE, DR.. S. ). Coon,
Secretary. President
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-07-01

Mr.. Jacob I. kaufman, Of Conemaugh
township, informs us that the little red ant
is making sad havoc with his corn, millions
Of them attacking the stalk near the roots
generally, but sometimes getting up near the
top, and cutting il of as clean as if done
with knife. Mr.. Kaufman says they prom
ise to destroy e-half his crop, and that his
neighbors will not be sufferers to nearly a
great an extent as he will, which he at
tributes to the fact that his fields are high
up on grsveiy soil.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-07-01

Building Paner.

NJ. L. Schrock carries full and complete
line OF Building Papers, Wall Paper and
er-proof paper should be put under the siding
of all dwellings; tits rat proof, water proof,
and non conductor Of cold. The use Of
paper on lath, instead Of plaster is a novelty
call and see; it is strong, heavy and much
cheaper than plaster, call and see it. Our
stock Of Wall Paper and Window Shades is
the largest in the county. Fourth room
Baer's Block, Somerset, Pa
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-07-01

Mrs George F. Baer and her daughter,
Miss Helen, spent Saturday and Sunday in
this place, saying goOd-by to their friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Baer sail for Europe on the
Fourth of July, and viii spend three months
in travelling through Norway and Sweden,
''the land of the midnight SUM-
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-07-01

Miss Darl, daughter Of John NJ. Holder
banm, left for lincoln, Nebraska, Tuesday
morning, where she viii spend the summer
visiting relatives. She was accompanied
by her cousin, who recently graduated from
Jefferson Medical College Philadelphia, and
who is a resident Of Lincoln.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-07-01

The following teachers have been selected
for the borough schools for the ensuing
term Principal, T. f. Phtts Assistant
Principal, E s. Frease who will teach in
room No. ), old building; No. l, Ella K.
Vogel No. >, Cora Knepper No. 3, Chas.
F. Uhl, Jr. No. 4, Daisy Fleck No. ;, Kate
Snyder; No. 6, Emma Fike; No. :, Kate
Dunham No. s, Mrs. Mary Connolly.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-07-01
CUMMONS IN PARTITION.

ElizaM- schroek No. !, Sept. Term, 1s9I.
E&
Lydia NJ Beaehy. summons in Partition.
SOMERSET COUNTY, =.
SEAL The Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania
% the sheriff Of said Co. Greeting /:
If Eliza ". schrOck makes you secure IN pre-
senting her clam, then We command YOU that
you summon by good and lawful summons Lydia
N. Beachy. residing IN Carleton, Thayer County,
Neb.. late Of your County, 50 that she be and ap-
pear before our Judges at Somerset. at our Court
Of Common Pleas. there 10 De held on the second
Monday Of August next toi show wherefore,
whereas they the said plaintiff ami the Aforesaid
defendant together and undivided DO hold a Ger
tain messuage and tract u land % wit Al that
certain traet Of land situate in Somerset Twp.
Somerset Ce., Pa. aiioining lands Of C. J. Miller
George H. TGymsn- Joseph W. Gastiger and John
". HO.derhaum, containing 65 acres. more or less
having thereon erected q twO-stOry brick dwell
ing house, barn, and other Outbuildings, with the
appurteugnces. the saLlc Lydia n. Beachy par
ution thereof between them 20 be made faccori-
ing 10 the laws and the customs Of this Com
monwealth N such case made and provided DO
gainsay. and the same 20 be done do not permit
very unjustly and against the same laws and
customs las it 4 said sc.
And have you then and there the names Of
those summoned and this writ.
Witness the Honorable Wm J. 1lasr President
OF our said Court AZ Somerset, Pa this 2Oth
day Of June A. d. ISL
". Il sANNER.
PrufhOuOtarv
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-07-01

Uncle Joe " Stutzman, the well known
and popular educator, whose name has been
household word throughout this county
for more than half century, has returned
to Somerset after spending two years in
Kansas City. He is nursing a very sore
hand at present, having injured it while
helping to stretch barb wire fence around
a plot of ground in that fourishing Mis-
sour city.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-07-01
BLACK SILK DRESS
SOLD.

40 and 46 in. Blk. Silk Henriettas
at 81, LIS, 1.25, I.50 and Les.
46in. black and colored all-woll.
Heh1iettas at IS, S5, 80, 81, 1,25.
40in. all-wool Henriettas at so, 90,
and Is.
36-in Cashmeres, Is, 20, %, 50,
and 45c.
30 and 32in. Cashmeres at u ID,
to 20c.
SO to 46in. Serges from 15c. to 81.
A large line of figured, striped and
plaid Dress Goods from 15c- to 81
per yard.
A handsome line Of Albatross, (all
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, 7c.
Dark Calicoes sc, all standards.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-07-01
slxteensrs, Annual Reunion

The Eleventh Annual Reunion Of the
Graduates of the different Soldiers Orphans
Schools viii take place at Reading, Pa,
Aug. Is. 10, %, lsei. These reunions are
very enjoyable affairs. and are looked for
ward to with delight By sixteeners, both
male and female, all over the State. The
different committees are hard al work and
haze mapped o4t very enjoyable program,
having enlisted the services Of the Il. A. r.
Posts, the Veteran Legion. Sons Of Veterans
Camps. and some Of the prominent citizens
of the city of Reading. They expect to
make this the grandsst of them all. Full
information can be had Of Jacob a Grann,
Box 547. Harrisburg. Pa, or Of the Local
Committee, Isaac W. Hull, Chairman, 2I7
Giey street, Reading, Pa
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-07-01
Save Yourself Money

When you go TO Pittsburgh, Pa, stop at
the Anchor Hotel. corner Liberty and
Fourth streets. Ii is a strictly first-class Ho-
tel conducted on the European plan. LOdg-
ngs, 25-35,-or Sc cents.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-07-01
A UDDIToR's NOTICE.

In re, estate Of Aaron SchrOck, deceased.
The undersigned having been appointed Aud
itOr by the Orphans Court OF Somerset County 70
ascertain adyancements and make a distribution
OF the funds in the hands Of d. ". VIII Admins
uaror the estate OF Aaron Schr0ck late of Middle
creek Township deceased. 70 those entitled To the
same viii sit for the purpose OF his appointment
az his Office In SOnlsFSet al o'clock p m, on Fri
day. July II, ISL when and where all persons
are required 10 present their claims before the
Auditor, or be debarred from coming in for 3
share Of said fund.
GEO. r. SCULL,
junel7. Auditor.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-07-01
MARRIED.

RANKIN - F0Y. - On Thursday, June
p, 1891, at the Lutheran parsonage in Fried
ems, by Rev J. J. Welch. Mr.. William r.
Rankin and Miss Eve A. Frey, both Of
Shade Township, Somerset County, Pa
OFT BERKEY. At stoyestown, on
June p, 1891, by Rev. f. 5. Johnston, Mr..
Franklin OFT, Of Johnstown to Miss Idella
c. Berkey, of Stoyestwon Pa.