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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-06-17

Many Of the Bsrks county farmers have
found that potatoes are the most profit
able crop that can be raised. Many of them
realized $l35 per acre for their last years
crop of potatoes, whereas wheat yielded
them only $40 to s25.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-06-17
The Edmunds Act holds in Arizona.

PHGSrx. June le-Chief Justice Gooding,
Of Arizona, has just decided that the Ed
munds act, and other acts OF Congress level
ed at polygamy and unlawful oohabitatiOn
apply in Arizona and all the Territories, I'D
place them under the exclusi>- Jurisdiction
of the United States, except - the District
of Columbia. As these acts confer the right of
widows dover the decision is considered
important and far-reaching, especially as
many of the Terrilorit4 have acts abolishing
dover.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-06-17
A UDIToR's NOTICE.

In re Estafs In the Orphans Court Of
OF Somerset Co. Pa q May.
Wa 3 Morgan de- ~ Ext'rs. Acct presented
ceased 10 Court for Confirmation
and confirmed
And now I'd june on petition o. Many
Belle Morgan. an heir and legafee. BY her
Attorney. II. s Endsley. Esq-. tie Court appoint
j. o. Kim,nel. Esq, Auditor. 10 ascertain a1-
vence1Dents, fix and determine The wiio9's dow
er, and make a distribution of the funds IN the
hands Of the Executor 70 aid among those legally
entitled thereto.
SOMERSET COUNTY S.
f---l Extrcr from the Records, certified
SEAL II June, 1851
t--l A. J. HII.EMAS, Clerk
S0TICE--ln pursuance OF tae above appoint
ment l wiz attend 70 The dueiex al ny once
in Somerset Borough, on Thursday. the z3rd -.s
q july sl, q wniea al persous Interested vii
please take notice.
J. o. KIMMEI4
Juaelf. Auditor.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-06-17

The town council of Casselman have pass
ed an ordinance permitting the cows Of that
village The freedom of the streets and noti-
fying property owners to repair their fences
as the authorities VIII not be responsible for
any depredations committed by cattle
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-06-17

The Republicans Of Bedford county held
their convention at Bedford on Tuesday
last. Hon. John Cessna presided J. II.
Loneenecker, Esq- was nominated for
President Judge, the vote standing Long
euecker, 60; King. p Andrv J. BiddIe
was nominated sor Director Of the Poor and
Al w. May fc,r Jury Commissioner. Hons.
John Cessna and W. Scott Mullen were
e,ected delegates to the State Convention.
Judge Hall wanted the convention 70 nomi-
nate him As 4 candidate for delegate to the
proposed Constitutional Convention. As
the bill providing for a Constitutional Con
vention has not yet become a Law, the Chair
ruled that the Judge was little premature,
and the convention sat down upon hirn,
hard.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-06-17

So far applications for boarding during the
summer months at cur hotels and boarding
houses have been unusually few, bat in
few weeks many other houses in town vii
be filed with city cousins.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-06-17

and barn. AM cher buildings. on the following
terms. viz:
tsne-t .ird ct c0niiruationof sale one third IN
six months and balance In one yeai Deferred
payments 20 bear interest and - be secures by
Judgment note of purchase Ten per cent. of bid
70 he paid when property is knocked down
JACOB G. WHISTLER,
junei7. Assignee of Azah Alwiae
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-06-17

Judges viii De elected this fall in the fol-
lowing judicial districts Lancaster, North
ampton, Northumberland. Dauphin and
Lebanon; Bedford and Somerset U1sion,
Snyder and Niffiin schuyIkiII Blair. Juni-
ata and Perry; Cambria and Luzerne
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-06-17

Uncle Hiram Hsrtzeil. of Addison,
has been spending a few days at the resi-
dence Of Hon. A J. Colborn. Uncle HI
ram Is always engaged in some good work,
and this time il is soliciting funds for the
new Christian church at Meyersdale.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-06-17

Governor PstIison has vetoed bill passed
at the recent session Of the Legislature pro-
viding for change in the school district of
this borough. The bin was meant to ex-
clude the farms of two or three individuals
now embraced within the district.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-06-17

All persons having unsettled aeeour ts with
the undersigned, viii please call and settle
before July !, 1891. After that date they
will be put in proper hands for collection.
Josl.s KELLER.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-06-17
summer ExcursIon TIckets


To all northen and eastern seaside, lakeside,
and mountain resorts, As well as to Deer
Park and Oakland, the Virginia Springs,
Niagara Falls, Luray Caverns, Gettysburg,
and to all points, in fact, where people gath
er in search Of health and pleasure, are now
at all Baltimore & Ohio Railroad ticket Of
fees at greatly reduced rates. These tickets
will be sold from June LIST to September 5Oth
and are valid for return passage until octo-
Der Slst- Before selecting your route or re-
sort consult B. 4 o. summer excursion book
in which shortest routes and lowest rates
via Picturesque B. & o. TO all resorts are
given from points on that road east of the
Ohio river profusesy aud artistically Illus
trEied. This book can be procured free Of
charge upon personal application 10 ticket
Agents B. & o. 2. r. Co., or you can have
it mailed to you by sending name and ad-
dress with cents in stamps, to Chas. o.
ScuD, Genl Passenger Agent, Baltimore,
Nd
We have on hand good buck wheat ferti-
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-06-17

Three new distiileries are being erected in
this county. One at Meyersdale, one at Ba-
kersville and one in Allegheny township.
When they are completed there viii be an
even dozen in the county.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-06-17
A UDIToR,s NOTICE

Al an Orphans Court held al ss,merse., Pa,
on the 3rd day OF June, 1871, the undersigned An
ditor was duly appointed 70 make and report
a distribution Of the funds in the hands Of 4. ].
Cover and Israel Brant, Administrators OF gere-
miah Brsnt deceased. 20 and among those le-
gally entitled thereto hereby gives notice that be
merit on Thursday. the 10th day Of July, 1881
when and vhete parties interested can attend 1
they think proper
J. 2 SCOTT,
Auditor.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-06-17

Mr.. John II. seibert, Of Milford township
killed black snake five seet ten inches long
last Wednesday. while engaged in hoeing
corn on his farm.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-06-17

Mrs. Oliver KnePper lei fsr the State Of
Nebraska, Monday morn.ng. where she viii
spend several weeks vlsting The homs Of
her daughtsr, Mrs. P. A. 8aush.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-06-17
Notice to Teachers.

All applications for positions as teacher in
the public schools Of Somerset must be
placed in the hands of the Secretary on or
before June "a, 1891.
By order ofSchool Board,
June 5, 1881 NJ. J. PRrrTs
Secretary.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-06-17
Save YourseIf Money.

When you go to Pittsburgh, Pa, stop at
the Anchor Hotel. corner Liberty and
Fourth streets. II is 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, 1891-06-17

The Women's Forsign Missionary Socie-
ty Of the Methodisi Church 0fthe MeEAes-
port district win hold its serni-Hnnual con-
vention at this place on Thursday Of the
present week
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-06-17
Here on Time.

? cars Of fertilizer-Raw and Dissolved
Bone, Bone Phosphates, and s. c. Bone for
buekwheat. Orders by mail viii receive at
tention. A. c. DAVIS,
Somerset, Pa
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-06-17

The Yoagh Manor Land Company has
sold the timber on the tract Of land called
Yough Manos lying ON the Yooghicgheny
river. to A. Nspp & Co. of Oil City, Pa, for
s5O.0OO-s20,0aO cash was paid on the pur-
chase and So. coo secured. This Is the largest
timber sale inside in that locality in recent
wears. The trsc, called Yough Manor was
purchased aboat three years ago at trustees
sale by the present owners for $4,000. The
tract Is uDderlaid with = fourteen-foot vein
Of coal, and the land which the company
ssiIl owns. is very valuable in coal, iron ore
linestons and Ere clay.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-06-17

Mr.. VIII Endsley, Of Johnstovn, spent
Sunday at the family residence in this
place.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-06-17

In the event the bill passed by the recent
Legislature providing for 8 Constitutional
Convention becomes a law, this Senatorial
district viii be entitled to three delegates
who viii be chosen as County Commission
ers are now elected Each party would nomi-
nate two ctndidaiss and voters could cast
their ballots for only two. This would re-
suit in the election Of two Republicans and
one Democrat
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-06-17

Mr. Chas- sufAB has Handsome cottage
vel under way on east Union street.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-06-17

Misses Ella. Ida and Grace MuseImAn are
enjoying a short vacation al Atlantic City
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-06-17

sI.OO.
s1.OO.

Having purchased 100 Niclsel-Alain and
Time-Clocks, at reduced rate that win ena-
bic Us to sell them at the low figure Of si.oo
for alarm, and 80 cents for timers without
the alarm. Give US call.
NEFF & CAsEBEER,
jewelers. and Opticians,
Somerset, Pa
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-06-17
Saturday, June q, 1891,

aid in the manner provided BY said rules
proceed to vote for candidates for the
several following oflices
ONE PERSON for President Judge.
0NE PERSON for Associate Judge.
me PERSON for Poor Director.
GNE PERSON for Jury Commissioner.
IWO PERSONS for Delegates to the
State Convention.
Tie Committeeman will open the polls
in al election districts at s o'clock, a. m.
F. W. BIEsECKER, Chairman.
GEO. R. ScULL, Secretary.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-06-17

VIM. Main & Co.'S circus viii exhibit at
this place on Wednesday. June 18th.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-06-17
seed oats.

Ihave just EnIoaded car of Choice White
Seed Oats, that viii sell at the lowest mar
ket price MAHLoS ScHRocx.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-06-17

An unsuthendcated story reaches Us from
MiddIecreek township regarding an unfor-
tunste accident that occurred in that neigh
borhood few days since. Il IS to the effect
that two young men were hunting in The
woods and that after one Of them had
climbed over fence his companion, in
handing his gun to him, accidentally per-
mitted the hammer to come in con;Act with
a rail. The sun wss discharged and the
contents entered the young II ans stomach.
He was carried TO bis home. where ne is
living in q very critical condition.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-06-17

Jadet Baer made an order Of Court Satur-
day dividing Qlemahoning township into
two parts for election purposes. The new
election precinci wn be known rs Quema-
houiug township No. 2. The polling place
viii be at the house Of Daniel Lohr. in the
town Of Hoovezville. Charles W. Weigle
WAS appointed Judge and A. Washer and
Benjamin Bowman InspectJrs Of Election
for the new precinct Sor the ensuing year
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-06-17

Homegrown strawberries are in the
market.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-06-17
Asslgnee's Sale

BY VIRTUE Of an order issuing out OF th,
Court Of Common Pleas of Sp-terSet County di-
rected 70 the undersigned. he viii sell, on the
premises In Conenangh Twp, Somerset Co., Pa,
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-06-17

Mr.. sohn F. Blymysr, of PhIladelphis, is
visiting relatives in Somerset.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-06-17
THURSDAY, July ?, 1891,
DWELLING HOUSE

az o. o'eloek ?. m, that eersain farm Of Noah Al
Nine's, containing eighty-four acres and twenty
four perches. hayiag thereon erected
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he Somerset Herald.
GEORGE R. scULI4 Editor.

,arrsDAY.--.-..---.-----.-.-.------Junsrs Il. Isoi.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-06-17

We have on hand good buck wheat ferti-
lizer Prices lower than ever
SoNERsEr FErTI1IzER CoNPANY.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1891-06-24
Honolulu Tax Assessors Office.

From and after July l, 1891, the
und, raigned, Deputy Assessor and
Collector oi Oahu, will be in his Office
in the kapuaiwa building ON each day
of the week Sundays excepted) from
8 O'Clock until o'clock excepting
Saturdays when the office will be
closed at IL o'clock noon) for the pur.
pose of receiving the returns of all
persons liable to taxation in this dis
trict.
All returns must be made to the
undersigned not later than July 81,
1891, or no appeals can by law be
granted.
Special attention is herewith drawn
by the undersigned to the fact that no
return is valid in law unless sworn TO
before the Assessor, Deputy Assessor,
Notary Public, or some other person
authorized to administer oaths.
Blank forms on which to make re-
turns can be had daily during the
month of June and July on applica-
ton al the Office of the undersigned.
T. A. LLOYD,
Deputy Assessor and Collector of
Taxes for District of Kona, Island
OF Oahu.
Approved:
H. A. WIpEMANN.
Minister of Finance. 14O 2w
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BY AUTHORITY.
w ater Notice.

Honolulu, June %, 1891.
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DONh Al LIE REEL.

1hue j. a prodigous number of
person. "ho feel very much down at
the hrel ju>t now An they really
need l- :. dose Of 81 Palricks Pills to
cleanse and rcnuvate their system.
II would 10 them more good than a
dollar bottle OF any hood purIi.r.
For .at by all dealer, frNsoS,
SMITH d { o., Agents ior The Iiawa;-
ian islands.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1891-06-24

In nccordancc with Sec. ! OF Chap
ter XVII OF the Laws OF 1856.
All persons holding water privileges
or those pa. ing wat rates, are here
by notified that the water rates for the
term ending ID, cembtr 81, 1891, will
be due aud payable at the office of the
Honululu Water Works, OH the first
OF July 1891
All such rates remaining unpaid for
fifteen days after hey are duo will be
subj ct to an additional 10 per cent.
Parties paying rates Will please
preseni their last receipt.
Rates are payable at the Office Of
the Waier Works in the kapuaiwa
Bui!ding.
JOHN G.. WHITE,
Supt. Honolulu Water Works.
lac o1t
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JOHN c. WHIT
Irrigation Notice.
Supt Honolulu Water Works.
l46 24t

HONOLULU, H. l., May 81, 1891.
Notice is hereby given TO AL holders
of water privileges that owing to the
prolonged dIouth, it is necessary that
care toe used in the use OF water.
Holders Of privileges and the public
generally are therefore respectfully
requested to assist the Department
by exercising economy in the use Of
water.
The irrigation hours arc from Z to
8 A. M, and 5 to O'clock p. NJ.
JOHN C. WHITE,
Supt. Honolulu Water Works.
Approved:
G. n. SPENCER,
Minister of the Interior.
III If
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DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE. !
HONOLULU, II. l., June 4, lS91.{

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE,
HONOLULU, Ii. June 4, 1891
Notice is hereby given to Depositors
in the Postal Savings Bank that on
and after July l, H9l, the following
rates OF interest will bee established:
Per cent.
On Deposits not exceeding $500. Al
On Deposits above $500 to 5000
On Deposits txeeed dug $1,000, 81
Under the Ac. approved August 6,
1890, Depositors can transfer their
deposits not exceeding $500 To the
Treasury, receiving in place of Postal
Savings Pass Books, Government
Bonds, bearing interest ut Five per
cent, payable in not less than live
nor more than ten years from date Of
issue. The Bonds are free from all
Government Taxes, and the interest
payable semi-annually.
II. A. WIDEMANN,
l32 22i Minister Of Finance.
The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1891-10-16


Is true. but she thinks she has big thing
In n play of her own. That is, she has
bought it, and soon expects to show
northerners what real southern fire eat
ing heroine is, for that is her part.
One OF tho luckiest youngsters on the
stage is f'lossie Ethyl, aged eleven. She is
lucky for the reason that Augustin DAILY
has taken her under his wing and intends
educating her for the stage Some months
ago she was retained for the part of Moth
in Loves Lnbor's Lost" DAILY taught her
the part carefully, and Flossie learned it
mechanically. All went smoothly the first
night, but by the third night the nervous
ness that accompanies new piece had
wola of and the child hn,l recovered her
usual pcrtness. Passing from the rear to
lu1.ia her entrance. her quick eyes caught
sight of her manager under the shadow OF
wing, Hello, Mr. Daily" she called
checrily, Just watch me tonight Now
a:a going to show you what acting is; no
au.o,naton business for me. am going to
act" And che did; every piece OF business
was changed, and Shnkespcare's most tedi-
Gus comedy actually becnme interesting.
The child showed what could be- done with
the part OF Moth, and l. few days Later
signed five years contract with her man
ager, with n clause stipulatins yearly
increase of salary. understand that
Flossie is the only member of Daly's com
pany who darcs make exception to his rul.
ings-except, of course, Miss Rehan-but
note that Miss Flossie is never seen lolter-
ing on Broadway nowadays. Mr.. DAILY re-
quested her to give that avenue wide
berth, and she does.
A girl who makes great deal of money
is Dot Clarendon, n mite Of about six. It
was she who, when her means of gainlhga
livelihood were about to be taken away
from her by he Society for the prevehtioh
OF Cruelty to Children, argued the matter
The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1891-10-16

No matter how carefully a lawyer draws
will, somc other lawyer can be fount! 10
pick flaws in it, S. j IiI,lcn wus one of
Americas great lawyers and left viii
written by himself, i'll which he could de-
tect no defect. Yet, hardly was it pub
lisled after his death when some Of the
heirs began a legal fight that lasted for
years. The same state OF affairs exists i'll
England. hut in he recent case Of Totten.
ham versus Ely, on trial at London. care
lessuess was shown to have played "A large
part.
The late Lord Ely bequeathed 60, 900 to
his COUSIN Adam r. c. LOTUS, sou of his
late uncle, the Rev Lord Adam r. G..
LOTUS, unless he should Immediately on
the testator's death succeed to the title Of
Marquis of Ely The name Adam r. c..
LOTUS" was q mistake of the craftsman
for that of Lord g. II. LOTUS" Parol
evidence is allowed to explain latent am
biguites, but here the ambiguity was
patent-that is on the face Of the villas
the gift was to n noneXistent person, and
Mr.. Justice kekewich refused to permit
parol evidence to be adduced.
This is certainly hard, and as the will
gave him another designation besides his
name, namely, "son of my late uncle" and
as he was, both at the date of the will and
on the death of the tcstator, the only sur
riving child of that uncle. some attempt
might have been made to obtain the legacy
for him on the ground that the rest Of the
description Of him was falsa demonstra-
ito Still this would be dangerous, as Il
tcstator might intend the gift for II person
whose death he had not heard of, and not
for the person who best answered the de.
scription ut the time of the execution OF
the will and the testator's death.
The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1891-10-16
JOY CAME FROM SORROW
THE TRAGEDY AND ROMANCE OF
THE CZAR'S WEDDING.

He Slew His Elder brother by Accident
and Then Married the Dead Man,s
Promised Brlde-The Union Has Proved
Ideally Happy.
The preparations now being made
throughout Russia for the celebration of
the silver wedding of the cZar and czarina
recall to mind the singularly sad circ1tm
stances under which it was contracted
No wonder that the massive and striking
features of Alexander III are often dark
ened by gloomy and unhappy expression
For his marriage followed one tragedy
and his accession to the throne another
OF the latter it is Unnecessary for me to
speak here, for the circumstances Of the
terrible assassination of Alexander H. IT,.
Liberator Of the Serfs just ten years ago
are still SO fresh in peoples minds that it
would be sllpertluous to reiterate the fl
mi!iar details of the catastrophe OF the
sad events which led to the present EN-
pcror's marriage. however far less is
known
The cZarina was the observation-disclosures
the widow of Alexander HIS elder
brother Nicolas. The latter died on the
eve Of he date appointed for his marriage
from The effects of blow struck during
the course OF some rough horsepluy by the
present emperor. Husband and wife met
for the first time ut the deathbcd of tie
Czarowtz Nicolas. who was brother of
the one and he iiance of the other A little
more than year nttcrward their wedding
took place at St. Petersburg
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CURIOUS CULLiNGS.

1t is quite Il fixed belief among the Rus
sian peasantry that throwing he dead
body of Il drlukartl into the river is sure
to bring rain.
The "cty article" of the London Times
informs its readers that Chicago is des-
tined to become one of the greatest grain
growing states in the Union.
The sidewalks i'll Havana are usually
about one foot wide. You balance your.
self Oh the curbstone and walk along AS
though walking on II pole fence,
"A resident of tAnsonia, Conn, declares
that it always rains there on the o5th of
July. lie says that his family has kept a
record Of the weather for 100 years, aud in
all hat time there hasn't been July q, on
which it didn't rain.
~ Scdalia (Mo.) china store exhibits us Il
sign SIS plates, IL pitchers, 8 jars, 2 wash
bowls and i5-gallon jug. The plates have
holes in the center aud are screwed on
boards and framework extending to the top
of n three story building.
A curious fnct in the early history of
pins is that when they were first sold III
open shop" there was such n great de
mund for them that code WAS passed per-
hitting their sale only on two days in the
year--the list and FL Of january