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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-08-05
Must Wait for Artificial Limbs.

The appropriation al the disposal of the
surgeon generals Office for artificial limbs,
and for Communication, where the pensioner
does not take the artificial limb supplied by
the government, is already exhausted, and
about 1000 pensioners will have to wait for
their commutation money until after Con-
gress meets. The appropriation for this
year would have paid all claims under the
law, as ii existed prior to March Sd last, bat
an amendment was passed on that date
making the period for the renewal of artifi-
cial limbs three years instead OF FIVE All
the claims that would have been spread
over the next two years under the old law
became matured under the new law on the
date of its passage; but Congress made no
provision to meet the increased expenditure
and the regular appropriation has covered
only third of the cases.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-08-05
A Case of Interest to Careless Su-
pervIsors.

The verdict in case tried in court at
Mercer, Pa, a couple OF weeks ago, IS q
warning to careless supervisors and town
ship authorities. 1t was the case OF W. NJ
Scurrey VS. Fairfield township. brought to
recover damages for the loss Of horse,
caused by 8 w&shout in a township road
The plaintiff proved that the road had been
left by the authorities in sn unsafe condition
for forty days or more, and that he had used
due diligence in handling his horse. The
Jury took twenty-four hours TO weigh the
evidence, and several times wanted TO give
il up without making a decision, but the
court told them il was plain case and that
under their oaths ne did not think II reason
able that they should not agree A verdict
was finally rendered for the entire claim,
one hundred and seventeen dollars and fifty
cents. with interest, in all amounting 10 one
hundred and twenty-one dollars and ninety
eight cents. As the costs in the case are
considerably more, it is probable that Fair.
field township would have found it consid-
erably cheaper to have repaired the wash
outs more promptly. This should be a
warning to some supervisors in our own
county.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-08-05
900

NJ. E. Schrock, Somerset, has on hand 500
bolts of remnants and job lots of wall paper
that will be closed out during the next thir-
ty days at prices never before heard Of 5
double rolls and Is yards inch border for
40 cents. double rolls and inch border
50 cents, better grades proporiionately low.
These peices are for remnants and job lots
only, but are all this years goods. We carry
the largest stock OF wall paper, window
shades and building paper in the county.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-08-05
He Could Hire a substitute.

UEIoETOwN, Pa. August S.-Jnstioe H. L.
Shank, Of New Geneva, this county, has de-
cided that the school board Of Perry town
ship must pay School Teacher Woolsey,
whom they refused to pay some of his last
terms wages. because be hired 4 substitute
to teach a week for him while he was absent.
The board claimed that WOolsey had no au-
thority to hire any one to teach.
Wooisey sued them before Justice Shank
who gave judgement in his favor. The board
has appealed the case to court and the mat
ter is one Of much interest in school circles.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-08-05

The X c. E. Reunion on Aug. 2Sth.
The Executive Committee Of the knights
Of the lden Eagle western Combined
Reunion Association are zsalously at work
making all necessary arrangements for the
occasion.
The Executive Committee has appointed
a number of subcommittee to assist in
making the reunion a great success. The
Transportation COMMITTEES has already made
arrangements with the L. < o. r. T. Co. for
special trains over all of its divisions in the
district, at one fare for the round trip. Ar
rangemenis Of similar character are about
completed with the Pennsylvania Company.
All trains will arrive at Somerset before IL
O'Clock a. m.
Fla.tering reports have been received from
a majority Of the Castles and COMMANDERS
in the district. At least 1890 Sir Knights
viii be present to take part in the parade,
which is to eclipse anything the people of
Somerset county have ever seen. The fol-
lowing bands have been engaged: Mineral
City Band, of JohnstoHn; Meyersdale Band
and Euterpean Band, Of Somerset, and the
committee is corresponding with the South
Fork Band, Connellsville Band, Confluence
Band, Salisbury Band, Baldwin Band, Lis
tonburg Band and Petersburg Band. The
day will be spent in the Woy Grove, one
half mile south Of town. Able speakers will
be present TO deliver addresses. The dane
ing platform in the grove is being repaired
and the famous Royal Italian Band of Con-
nellsville has been engaged to furnish music
for those who wish to "trip the light fantas-
tic toe" The Driving Association of this
place have made arrangements to give
series of races on their race course west of
town, which will be one of the pleasing fea-
tures of the day.
No efforts will be spared on the part Of the
committee TO make the OccaSon a memor-
able one in the history OF the Order
Committee.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-08-05

J. J. HobIitzell, Esq, and Judge Baer re-
turned on Sunday from a Southern trip.
The route lay through West Virginia, Ken
tucky, Tennessee and Virginia One pur-
pose of the visit was 10 inspect tract of
10000 acres of coal and timber lands. which
is in the hands of Mr.. Hoblitzell for sale.
The timber is exceedingly valuable and the
coal equal to the best coking coal anywhere.
There is an immense body of it, at work
able depth of eight or ten feet. The party
rode into the mines on horseback. Judge
Baer vss nuch pleased with the trip, which
be greatly enjoyed, as well as with the novel
customs and habits of the people.-Eeyers-
dale Reqiaer.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-08-05
Reformed Chureh Reunion.

The reunion of the Reformed church in
Somerset county viii be held at lockwood,
on the 10th of August. Round trip rates
will be granted, as per posters Of the B. & o.
r. r. Co., from ConneIlsville, Johnstown,
Cumberland, and intermediate points. Lunch
can be had on the grounds by any preferring
not to take baskets.
The following program, with singing by a
consolidated choir, has been arranged for
the day
" The Reformed Church in Europe" by
DIR. A. X. Kremer.
" The Reformed Church in America" by
DR.. w. Rupp.
g The Reformed Church in Somerset Clas-
sis, by Rev. A. J. Heller.
" The Womens' Church Work" by Val
entine Hay, Esq.
All, irrespective of creed, are most heartily
invited to attend this reunion.
COMMITTEE.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-08-05
Pleasures of Trip to the Sea-Shore
via 3. & o. 3. 3.

Over the mountains of Western Pennsyl-
vania, down the picturesque and historical
valley of the Potomac, across the fertile
fields of Maryland, through Washington,
Baltimore, Wilmington and Philadelphia,
across the Delaware River, and through
New Jersey to the shore Of the boundless
ocean is the itinerancy of the third excur-
sion of the Summer to Atlantic City, on
Thursday, August 18th via B. 4 o. R. R.
a trip well worth the taking for the beauty
of the scenery en-route, and the luxury of
the train service Of handsome coaches and
Pullman cars, independent of the delights of
a dip in the surf, Of a stroll along the IA
nous board walk, and of sail out at sea.
To farmers and those engaged in allied pur-
suits the excursion is most opp0rtune, CON-
ing as it does in the midst of the lull follow
ing harvest. Passengers by day trains can
spend the night in Philadelphia and take
any regular train of the Reading route the
following day, Friday, for the ssa-shore.
Tickets will be good for return passage on
any regular train until August 22nd inclu-
sive and on return journey will permit hol-
ders to stop off at Washington, which at all
seasons has peculiar charms and mos. va
ried attractions for visitors.
For time of trains and rates Of fare con-
suit appended table:
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-08-05

Messrs. Smith & Robinson, JohnstO wn
architects, have been entrusted with the
preparation of the plans for the Markieton
saniiariurn, mention OF which was made in
these columns several weeks ago. The main
building Is to have frontage Of four hun
dred feet, depth Of from 20 to 90 feet, and
height Of three stories. The cost is to be
$4,000. In the basement viii be = gymna-
sum. laundry, hot water boilers, etc. There
are 70 be accommodations for l25 patients.
A complete system Of fresh water, Turkish
aad electric baths viii be festurs Of the
institution.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-08-05

The frst annual reunion Of the Reformed
church Of Somerset county, viii be held at
lockwood on Thursday, August 10th. Rep
resentatiyes from every church in the coun-
ty are expected to be present. An interest
ing program will be provided Special ex-
cursion trains will be run from Cumberland.
COnnellsville and Johnstown- Returning,
trsins wiz leave lockwood for Connells-
vile at 4:l2 p. m, Cumberland at 3.25 p, and
Johnstown at $50 D. m.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-08-05
Enormous Wheat cron.

Duluth, Mimi, July 31.-On every hand
are heard glowing accounts of an enormous
wheat crop. Spencer. Moore & Co., says !:
think Minnesota and Dakota will have
100000 bushels. The harvest is late and
generally will not be finished for two weeks
yet. "
Up in the Red River country there are
magnificent yields of wheat, and nothing
but an early frost can now hurt it.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-08-05
A Fisherman and a Bull.

READING, July Sl.-James N. Bennethum,
a Reading fisherman, had quite an advent
ure in hunting white worms for bait He
obtained permission from Bern township
farmer TO grub in an orchard, and while dill
igently at work was approached from the
rear by a vicious Jersey bull. In preparing
for charge the bull grunted and snorted,
which caused Mr.. Bennethnm to hastily look
around. One glance was sufficient, and
leaving his grubbing hoe drop Mr.. Benne-
thum ran to the nearest tree and swung
himself into the limbs before the bull recov-
cred from his surprise at the mans hasty
departure. But the bull followed and paw
ed the earth under the tree for an hour and
a half. until Mr.. Bennethum's loud cries
brought the farmer to his rescue.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-08-05

Hon. Charles Hunsecker, one OF the lead
ing members Of the Montgomery county bar,
and his wife. arrived in town last
Saturday evening from Bedford, where
they had been stopping for several
weeks at the Springs Hotel they will
remain in Somerset for q few days, the
guests ofMrs. Hunsecker's sister, Mrs Il.
L. Baer. before returning 70 their home in
No-ristOyn
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-08-05

Farmer Christ Miller, who lives just west
Of town, met with painful accident Wednes-
day. While attempting TO climb up the
front ladder Of his hay wagon the ladder
broke, precipitsting him TO the ground,
breaking his collar bone, and also inficting
several slighier injuries. His physician, Dr.
LOuther, says be is getting along very nicely
and viii be able to be about again in few
weeks.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-08-05
To be Taken with a Pinch of Salt

To be Taken With a Pinch of Salt.
A Gd=sts reporter interviewed Judge Baer
on Wednesday as to whether he intended
being candidate for reelection. His Hon.
or said that under no consideration would
he be candidate for reelection, and that
he did not think there was anything that
could induce him to stand for reelection.
Judge Baer said that he intended returning
to the practice of the law.-Bedford Gdsette.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-08-05
Ingalls, writing a Book.

WAsHISGTos, August S.-EI-Senstor John
James Ingalls,. the picturesque Kansan, was
in the city to-day. on his way to Atlanta
where he delivers lecture on Tuesday. Mr..
ingalls,, since his retirement nom the Senate
has been devotins considerable portion of
his time TO writing 4 political book. The
book viii deal in cOntemporaneous history
in Mr.. Ingalls, inimitable style, and was writ
ten with the double purpose Of airing his
political philosophy and paying Off some old
scores.
To-day Mr. Ingalls, said he had made an
arrangement with New York publisher
for issuing the book 1t viii not go to press
until Mr Ingalls, returns from his European
trip in the fall.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-08-05

Thursday morning the second consign-
ment Of children sent out by the New York
Tribune - Fresh Air Fund arrived in Sails
bury, where they viii spend two pleasant
weeks with the good people Of that village,
and who will show the little city children
royal good time The Rev. Evans, of that
place, has them in mis- charge. and will see
hat they enjoy themselves while in
the country. The frst consignment left for
their city homes Monday.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-08-05

It is reported that Mr. F. A. BenfOrd has
secured lease Of the Cambria Club House,
Johnstown. and viii conduct it a hotel.
Mr Benford is known to the travelling pub
lie as TIE manager ofthe Hubert House, the
best conducted hotel tha. city ever had pho r
10 the flood.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-08-05

Somerset Is the only one of the eighteen
counties in the internal Revenue district
that viii receive any benefit from the bounty
on maple sugar. Over four hundred farmers
in this county have made application for
license. Not q single application has been
made from any Of the other counties in the
district.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-08-05

knights OF the Golden Eagle are hard at
work preparing for the Annual Reunion to
be held at this place on the 2sth. and from
the encouraging reports already received
from other counties are led 10 believe that
the largest crowd ever assembled in Somer-
set win be attracted here on that day.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-08-05

One Of the prettiest and most successful
dances enjoyed by. our young people in a
long while was gwen ct the Somerset House
Friday evening. Music was furnished by
the Royal Italians and refreshments were
supplied from Baltimore. Guests were pres
ent from New York. Baltimore. Pittsburgh,
Wheeling, Connellsville, Uniontown and
Meyersdaie.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-08-05

According to promise. the Meyersdale
Commercial put in an appearance last week.
Brother Smith has had a full share Of the
ups and downs of journalism. and while
not exactly on the high tide Of success at
present. promises TO make the coming four
teen volumes superior in every respect to
the original series.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-08-05

The heaviest hail storm known in these
parts for a great many years. visited the nor
thern end Of Somerset township, Thursday.
The hail stones were large as birds eggs and
fell With Sufficient force to penetrate leaves
and cut them from the trees BY thousands.
John P RhOads is reported to have esther
ed up enough hail stones to churn ice
cream
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-08-05
MIIIIons OF BUGS Killed.

MADISON, Wis, July 3I.-A box Of inoc-
ulated chinch bugs was brought from Kan
sas some time ago and turned loose in a
wheat field. Yesterday returns came in
from the farm where the experiment was
made that the ground was covered with mil
lions Of dead chinch bugs. They had caught
the deadly malady from the inoculated bugs.
Farmers are rejoicing at the success of the
experiment.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-08-05

DR.. Foutch, of lockwood, Is recognized as
the champion bass fisher Of the Casselman.
The doctor puts IN a great deal of bis time
when not occupied with professional duties,
with rod and reel, and always succeeds in
catching enough fish to supply the tables Of
himself and friends.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-08-05
Wheat is Being Held.

Topeka, Kan. July 31.-Very little
wheat is moving. Grain dealers insist that
the reason IS that the wheat is not yet
thrashed. Those who remember the printed
circular sent out by the Alliance leaders re-
Gently firmly believe that the farmers are
taking the advice given in il and are hold
ing back their crops for bigger prices.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-08-05
Rotten ERrs for sam Ionas.

HoUsToS, Tex, July SO.-Somebody turn
ed the lights ont while Rev. Sam Jones was
preaching here last night, and the crowd
fired fusillade Of rotten eggs at him. Many
of the missiles took effect not only on Jones,
but a number of the audience who were
women.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-08-05
Farm for Sale.

offer AZ private sale On reasonable terms my
farm in Brothersyailey township, adjoining lands
OF Alex Ausser, Dan Musser, ". c. Schrock and
others, containing 2I7 acreS, 80 acres in timber
There Is good two-s.Ory frame house, q good
bank barn. and also an orchard Of between 2o0
and 800 fruit trees on the farm, besdes limestone,
coal and good water
For terms and further particulars eail on OF
address GEO J. scHROcK,
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-08-05

Rev. L. L. Beacon. Of Sharpsburg, Pa, is
spending few weeks with friends in this
place. Sunday morning he preached high
ly entertaining sermon in the NJ. f. church.
He VIII preach in the same church next
SUNDAY.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-08-05

Professor E. Cliff. Heffiey, formerly Of
Berlin, this county, but now of Pittsburgh,
has been appointed Director Of the Musical
Department of Grove City College, that city,
at salary of 5000. Mr.. Heffiey has accept
ed the position and will enter upon his work
at the opening of the fall term-August 18th.
The Commercial says he is well known in
musical circles as musician Of rare attain
ments and teacher with few equals in the
art of music. The college people are highly
pleased over securing such able talent
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-08-05

About O'Clock Friday evening burglars
entered the house of a man named Yoder,
living in COnemaugh township, Somerset
county. The watchdog began barking furi-
ously, and the parties hastily skipped.
Access was gained through an open
window Nothing Of value was taken.
-.J,Ensf0irR Head.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-08-05

Deputy-collector Of Internal Revenue, A.
P Johns, of Uniontown, is in town to-day.
The number Of deputies in this district has
been eurtsiled and Somerset county has been
added to the sub-district composed of Greene
and Fayette counties.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-08-05

The County Prohibition Convention. in
session at lockwood, Saturday, nominated
VIM. NJ. Price, Of Pittsburgh, for President
Judge Of this district. We have been unable
to learn the names of the gentlemen nomin-
ated for county ofiieers-if any were nom
mated.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-08-05
save Yourself Money.

When you go to Pittsburgh, Pa, stop at
the Anchor Hotel. corner Liberty and
Fourth streets. It is a strictly first-elass Ho-
tel conducted on the European plan. Lodg-
ngs, 25-35,-or SC cents.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-08-05

Rev. I. Bach, Presiding Elder of the
Evangelical Association for this district.
paid the HERALD office a brief call Monday
morning. He was returning to his home in
lockwood from the grove meeting al Pleas
ant Hill, Sunday.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-08-05
Lost.

A copy of the Meistershaff System Of the
German language, consisting of fifteen small
paper books, enclosed in pasteboard cover.
The finder viii be suitably rewarded by re
turning the same to this Office.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-08-05

The B. d o. Railroad advertise an
other cheap excursion to Pittsburgh, for
Thursday Of this week. The round trip fare
from Somerset, including admission to the
great exhibition of Paine's Last Days of
Pompeii," is $40.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-08-05

Mrs. George c. Iichty and her daughter,
Lille, returned to their home in Somerset
township Friday, after six weeks visit to
relatives in Waterloo, Iowa They found
their friends all well and happy, and had a
very enjoyable visit.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-08-05

The Democrats Of Bedford county, nomi-
na ted Hon. John NJ. Reynolds for President
Judge and Hon. Z. F. Kerr for delegate to
the proposed constitutional convention at
their primary election Saturday.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-08-05

The Misses Laura and Maud Hileman,
daughters Of Register and Recorder A. J.
Hileman, left Friday for three weeks visit
to friends in Confluence and Addison.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-08-05

Congressman Scul left for Pittsburgh,
Monday. where he will join his brother, s.
F. Scull, in a trip to ST. Clair Springs, Mich
gan. He will be absent about two weeks.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-08-05

C. W. knight, Esq, Of the 1t. Stannix
Engineering company, Of Rome, New York,
has been in town for several days investigat-
ing the surrounding country with 4 view to
introducing water supply into Somerset.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-08-05
indiana Normal to Have a Uymna-
slur1.

The trustees Of the Indiana Normal School
viii let the contract this fall for the new
Gymnasium. II is 10 be model in the way
of beauty, modern construction. and size
This school always leads. It is the pioneer
in all progressive movements
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-08-05
MARRIED..

RUSH. = KING.-On Sunday, July 80
1891, By G. Llnt, Esq, Norman r. Rush, of
Turkeyfoot township, and Ellen King. of
Somerset borough.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-08-05
Arrested

'Pritts & Kantner for slaughtering prices
on pictures. The slaughter will continue
during the month of August at Pritts &
Kantner's Book Store.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-08-05

A bright sunny day viii attract thOus-
ands ofpcople to the Lutheran reunion at
Friedens, on The 9th.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-08-05

Daniel Rauch, Of Jenner Cross Roads, a
brother Of DR.. Rsuch, is stopping in this
city for few days, after which he will leave
for Rock Falls, Illinois, where his brother,
H. N, is practieing medicine--Johnsiolea
HrrrlR
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-08-05

Thousands Of bushels Of cherries have
been permitted to rot on the trees in this
county for want Of market.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-08-05

Ladies can get boarding, room, books, tut
ton, fuel and light. at Franklin College, New
Athens, o.,r.for s2s5 per week. Attend
ance quadrupled. Catalogues sent free on
annlicaiion-
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-08-05

The Somerset club have accepted an invi-
tation from the Berlin club 10 play a series
Of three games Of lawn tennis. The dates for
the games have not yet been fixed
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-08-05

Miss Florence Wilson, one of Wheeling,
West Virginia's, interesting young ladies. is
visiting her school friend, Miss Louise
Scull.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-08-05

Mr.. Curtis KOoser, Of the L. s. Express
Company's clerical force, Pittsburgh, is
spending his vacation at bis home in this
place
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-08-05

d.. Homer has gone TO Detroit Michi-
gan, 10 attend the 6. A. r. National En-
campment.