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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-05-20

Mr.. Ed. Miller, of near stoyestown, this
county, has two books which he values
highly on account Of their age. One is The
Travels Of Jonathan Carver" and was print
ed in I776. being i15 years old 1t is in
good state Of preservation and is very inter
esting. II wss bought by Abraham Hide
brand in I795. At his death his daughter,
Catharine Burkhart, became its owner. She
lost her life in the great food Of the Cone
msugh Valley, being the Oldest white female
child born in Johnstown, where she first
saw the light on April 9, 1894, near where
Col. John P Lin,on's house stood before the
food. Previous TO her desth she gave il to
her daughter, L. II. Muller.
The other is 8 Catholic Prayer Book. The
owners name was Gust. 1t was sold at a
sale and bought by the father of the present
owner. Il is in German, and wss printed in
1880. Il is likewise in a good state Of pres
ervation
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-05-20
Loar Must Stand Trial.

The Westmoreland county grand jury last
Friday returned true bills against A. J. Loar
and the deputies. charged with murder of
the strikers at Morexood, except Stephen
Cairns
Cairns was discharged because no evidence
was produced TO connect him with the
killing.
The case of Loar and the other deputies
indicted with him will be taken up for trial
during the present term of court There was
much excitement when it was learned that
true bills had been found, and the court
room was a; once crowded with eager spec
tators, thinking the case would at once De
out on trial. The indications are that great
interest will be manifested in the trial and
that there will be large number Of strikers
present
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-05-20

Mr. Josiah woy, the weil-knOwn lumber
dealer of Somerset township. and Mr.. J. II
Murdock, agentlensn engaged in the same
business. from Johnstown, have about CON-
pleted negotiations for the purchase Of bar
ren waste. embracing several hundred acres,
six miles south Of town, known as The Bare
Rocks" The name Is probably derived from
the fact that very little. If any. vegetation
grows on the tract, and nothing conoeAls
the great piles Of frocks, which lay bare and
sxposed. Il is understood that the new own
ers Of the rocks propose forming a syndicate.
who viii make business Of furnishing
building and paving stones to local an
foreign markets A railroad about three
miles in length, running from Milford sta-
tion 10 the foot Of the rocks, and az a very
easy grade. win be built when the syndicate
has been org4nlzed. A force Of work men
are employed at present splitting rocks. Mr.
woy says that the formation Of the Bare
Rocks is the most peculiar be
has ever seen, inasnuch as very
little quarrying will be required to
make them msrketabls, and thai stones Of
any required dimensions can Be furnished
They are the best quality Of rocks in the
81 ,te.- said Mr. woy, last evening and
~ have enough Of them to ship ten car
Loads day for one hundred years, and then
have at least one half our purchase leh l
have put MY money in them for an invest
m~nt. They are accessible, cant burn or
ao.t away, and il We don't make nice
thing out OF them some day ] shall be dis
! appointed"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-05-20

Saturday the county commissioners re
ceived q telegram from the Superintendent
ofthe Western Pennsylvania Asylum for the
Insane at Dixmont, announcing the death
Of Samuel Ream, Jr., an inmate of that in
stitution committed from this county. The
Commissioners made sn unsuccessful effort
70 learn the whereabouts Of any relatives Of
the dead mans and later in the day tele-
graphed the Superintendent TO bury the
body at the expense of the county. The
Oyer and Terrniner record shows that sam
uel Ream, Jr., plead guilty to an indictment
for rape, at September Term, 1857 on insor-
nation made by Catherine Keefer, Of Cone
maugh township, and that be was sentenced
to pay fine Of ten cents, the costs Of prose
cutiOn and to undergo Imprisonment in the
western penitentiary at hard labor for a
period of four years. On the third day OF
June, 1889, a petition was presented to the
court, signed BY DR.. A. J. Orth, Secretary
and Executive officer Of the State Board on
Lunaey, supplemented by the afidayits Of
two physicians and the Warden of the peni-
tentiary setting forth that Samuel Ream jr.,
committed from Somerset county was in
sane and should be committed to the State
Asylum for Insane al Dixmont. A COM
mitment was made ont the same day and
placed in the hands Of the Sheriff who sub
sequently transferred the prisoner from the
peni;entary to the Asylum. Nothing was
ever learned about Rsam's family He IS
believed to have come from Cambria county
originally.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-05-20

Mr.. Augustus Heiple, editor Of the Wash
iugton. Ill, Tra1tsorirt, arrived in town Mon
day morning and called at this Office before
leaving for Fredens, near which village he
FIST saw the light Of day, and where num-
Der Of his relatives continue to reside. Mr..
Heiple came east for the purpose Of attend
ing the General Synod Of the Lutheran
church, which meets at Lebanon, Pa, to-
day He has at bis home in Illinois COM
plete ile Of the HERALD for the years 1873
1922 and 1881, the three years following the
one in which II was established, and says
that be finds great deal ofpleasure, during
his leisure hours in leafing over its venerable
pages. The advertisements, be says, are es-
pecially interesting. naEy being worded in
English grotesque enough to make horse
laugh
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-05-20

Banker W. J. Hiichman, of Mt. Pleasant,
one Of the wealthiest Of Westmoreland
countys many rich citizens was in town for
a few bours Saturday. Mr.. Hickman and
his family have taken possession of their
delightful summer home at Markleton, this
county, and will remain there throughout
the summer as has been their custom for
years. The Markieton resort is one Of the
most excluded in the country, and 30 far as
the comforts and beauty of its environments
are concerned, is second to none 1t was
bought by Mr.. Hitchman st sn assignee's
sale Of the effects Of c. c. Markle 4 Co.. the
paper manufactureaof West Newton, ten or
twelve years ago. and for several years
thereafter the mill buildings and tenement
houses erected for the mill hands were per-
mitfed TO remain Gnoccupied. Lack OF at
tention and decay had By this time greatly
impaired the value Of the property, and TO
save il from total wreck and ruin the owner
decided to convert it into s summer resort
for his family and their friends. The two
mill buildings were transformed into g hotel
and the tenement houses into Ieat
and attractive cottages Of modern design
By skillful workmen. Ranning wa
ter was introduced into all Of the building
from large spring On the mountain side
above, and an electric light plant was pn' in
to light the grounds and houses A oeauti-
ful green Ia sn stretches from The buildings
TO the railroad, sixty rods below, while
grove Of venerable oaks and naples sur
rounds i. The river running along the
edge of the mountain slope is stocked with
bass. and the best trout streams in the coun-
" are within an hours walk, furnishing
AMUSEMENT for those who delight in angling
for these gsmy fish Pheassnts and squirrels
nam in the mountains all sbos {, and
afford ample attraction for the sportsman.
A bowling alley, tennis courts, and o'her
games entertain the ladies and children,
while the indolent man who cares only for
his pipe and quiet, must regard Markleeon
as an earthly paradise. All passer ger trains
on the b. 4 0. stop at Msrkleson throughout
the season, and he is lucky man indeed
who can afford 20 spend his vacation in Mr..
Haehman's summer retreat.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-05-20

The B. & o. r r. will sell excursion
tickets from all points on their lines to
HAgerstown, Md, during the annual meet
ing Of the German Baptists, May 18th 10
June 5lh. inclusive. On June Is, through
cars will be run from Johnstown and Con-
nelIsville. The round trip fare from Somer-
set will be IS As.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-05-20
To Tell Poisonous Vines.

A very little care and discrimination will
save people from being poisoned by either
sumach or ivy when wandering the woods
at a picnic
Ifone remembers that the three-leayed
ivy is dangerous, while the fve-leaved is
harmless; that the sumach with the white
berries is poisonous, and the red berried
sumach not at all so--indeed, the red ber-
ries have an acid often enjoyed by the
write, who knows them to be harmless and
ever wholesome-one need never suffer from
poisons-
Both the poison ivy and the sumach, al
though dissimilar in appearance of foliage
have white berries growing in small slender
clusters from the axis OF the leaves, and il
is of these the wanderer in the woods should
beware
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-05-20
stand Your Ground.

When you make up your mind TO tax
Hoods Sarsapsrilla. do not be induced TO
buy some other preparation instead Clerks
NAV claim that ''ours IS as good as Hoods,
and all that, butthe peculiar merit OF Hood
sarsaparilla cannot be equaled. Therefore
have nothing to 90 with substitutes, and IN
sist upon having Hoods sarsaparilla, the
best blood purifier and building-up medi-
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-05-20

About 3 O'Clock Sunday afternoon a large
fire was set burning in the woods three miles
south Of town and west Of the Berlin road.
Great volumes Of thick, black smoke welled
Up toward tbesk and were tossed in every
direction by stiff wind blowing from the
north. sharp flashes Of fame appeared
above the hills every few moments causing
alarm among those who saw them from
Town, and led them TO believe that q terrible
forest FIRE was imminent A number OF per-
sons rode ont to the scene, and on return
ing in the evening reported that farmers
we're out in force fighting the fire and had it
under control Monday morning It was
reported on the streets that Casebeer's saw
mill. the Plank Road school house, and the
high bridge on the Berlin road had been
consumed by the flames.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-05-20

William Kinkead, ofSomerset, and Joseph
Coleman, of Bedford. were arrested by Penn
sylvanis Railroad Officer Clark, Sunday
morning. at Gallitzin, on a charge Of car
breaking. The men were taken TO Johns
town and placed in the lookup They were
given hearing before Alderman Harris
Monday morning and committed to jail to
await trial at the June term Of court The
men claimed at the hearing that they had
merely opened the car and enier'd 10 ride
to Lock Haven, where they had an engage
nent to peel bark for tan bark manu-
faeture. The men told straight story, but
the fact that they had broken open car
which contained merchandise made the act
felony in the eyes of the law and they
were accordingly committed
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-05-20

EJ. seigert and John Philips boarded
q freight train at Hyndman last Saturday, to
steal free ride 10 Fossillville. Brakeman
Doris ordered them of, whereuPon they
beat him until the other trainmen came to
his rescue. Both Seigert and Phillips were
taken to Bedford and lodged in Jail.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-05-20

Mrs. Jacob Ross, of shanksville, was sur
prised few evenings sgO by the arrival of
not less than one hundred Of her neighbors,
who assembled at her home to celebrate the
5o.h anniversary of her birth This spon-
taneous gathering is an indication of the
high esteem in which Mrs. Ross is held BY
her ueighbors and friends.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-05-20
HATS.

A complete line Of Hats, in soft,
stiff, crush and wool hats in all the
latest styles and shapes.
Mems and Boys Spring and Sum-
mer Caps, and a beautiful line Of
Headwear for the little ones.
We also carry a good line of
Dry Goods, Notions, Boots and
Shoes, Trunks and Satchels.
We can safely say to the public
that our line of Spring Goods excels
any we have ever carried, and trust
you will give us call before max
ing your Spring purchases.
Respectfully,
NJ HOT nED DDAITNT
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-05-20
BLACK.SILK DRESS
SOLD.

40 and 46 in. Blk. Silk Henriettas
at 81, 1.15, 1.25, 1.5O and l.65-
46in. black and colored all-wOll-
Hehriettas at IS, s5, 80, 81, 1.25-
40in. all-yool Henriettas at 30, 90,
and 70.
36-in Cashmeres, Is, 20, %, 30,
and 45c.
so and 32in. Cashmeres at u II,
to 20c.
Sc to 46in. Serges from 15c- to 81,
A large line of figured, striped and
plaid Dress Goods from l5c. to 81
per yard.
A handsome line OF AlbatrOss, Gall
w0ol) 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 Calieoes, &c; best Indigo
Blues, &c.
Dark Calicoes sc, all standards.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-05-20
New Millinery Goods.

/ have just received from the Eastern cit
les large variety Of the new styles of Hats
aud Bonnets, and complete line Of Ribbons
and Flowers TIPS. &c, for trimming. These
goods are handsome and cheap, and it will
be to the advantage Of all to examine my
large stock.
MRs a. Z. UHL.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-05-20

Mr.. Edgar Heffley, of Berlin, who has just
completed a thorough course OF business
training at the Iron City College, Pittsonrg,
Pa, has been called. through the influence
OF the principal, Prof. Charles J. Smith, to
assume the management of the books of the
Excelsior Coffin and Casket Works, OF Ale
gheny. Pa This firm has the largest plant
OF It's kind in the United States, and II Is
quite a compliment to Mr.. Heffiey's ability
TO be considered sufficiently qualified to fill
such a responsible trust The Iron City
College is doing incalculable service to the
young men 81 the country, in preparing
them to become useful not only to them
selves, but to Others.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-05-20

On Monday afternoon a fire broke cut
near Roberts station, on the 5. & c. r K,
two and one half miles below town. and by
evening had esten its way mile or more
towards the east. The flames appeared to
grow in fury each moment, and the sight
they presented after night was one of weird
beauty. Great trees were eneircled in an in
slant BY tongues Of fame and set burning
from base 10 top, resembling mighty
pyrotechnic display. The fire Is still raging,
and is consuming everything in its way.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-05-20

The wooden mills offs Keagy are now in
tie hands of Cooper & Clouse. They wish
to inform the public that their sgents vii
visit the wool ol-grovers of Somerset and ad-
Joining counties during the summer and
fall season with their home manufactures,
and viii offer them in exchange for your
wool. These goods have stood the test for 8
number Of years and are what the farmer
and all Others. want, for service. Hold youl
wool until called on, as We are prepared I'd
give satisfaction TO all
II. II. sNTTa. Agent.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-05-20
rhe sarlin MilIInsrx store

has just been filed with carefully selected
stock of new and fashionable millinery for
the Spring and Summer trade. Something
to please everybody. Come and see. A city
trimmer has been engaged, who viii remain
through the busy season.
CARRfE z. LANE
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-05-20
Save Yourself Money.

When you go TO Pittsburgh, Pa. stop AZ
the Anchor Hotel. corner Liberty and
Fourth streets 1t is strictly first class Ho-
tel conducted on the European plan Lodg-
ines, 95-35,--or sc cents.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-05-20

DR.. ". Y. Welch, Of stoyestowu. who has
been suffering with spinal affection, Ie
sulting from an attack OF fever about year
ago. is rep rted to be rapidly sinking. and
there Is little hope for his recovery.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-05-20

Elijah Livengood, Of E!klick township had
a good crop Of maple sugar this spring. He
made l2O0o pounds. and his bounty, under
the McKinly tariff act would have been S24o.
Next year Elijah proposes TO break the rec
ord by producing more maple sugar than
anv other single sugar maker in the State.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-05-20

Oliver Knepper, Of this place, and J. NJ.
Berkey. of Berlin, left yesterday for Leba-
non, Pa, where they will serve IS delegates
from the Allegheny Synod in the General
Lutheran Synod nov in session.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-05-20

An admission Of 35, Is aud 10 cents viii
be charged al the school commencement ex-
ercisss to be held in the Opera House, We'd
nesssy evening. the 18th inst The Weaver
& Baumer orchestra, from AdAirs Johns
town Opera House, will furnish the music
for the occasion, and the money derived
from admission will be applied 70 paying
the expenses Of the musicians.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-05-20

The Executive Committee Of the State
Board of Agriculture has officially expressed
lis disspproval Of the Critehfeid bill for the
creation ofa State Department Of Agrical-
tufe to take the place Of the present Bureau.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-05-20

A halfday's work on the part Of the sn-
Pervisor having charge Of the bridge just
north Of town, on the JOhnstown pike,
would put that bridge in good condition and
may save the supervisor serious trouble.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-05-20

The young peoples society Of ST. Pzulis
Reformed Church will hold festival in the
Somerset Opera House on the evenings Of
Friday and Saturday Of next week, May
2sth and 3GLh.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-05-20

The entertainment given in the Opera
House Saturday evening. under the auspices
OF the Jr. O. L. A. NJ, attracted fair sized
audience. The performers all acquitted
themselves cretitably, and it must have been
manifest to Miss Lillian Burkhart, the tai
ented young elocutionist, that she has many
warm admirers in Somerset.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-05-20
New Spring
CLOTHING !.

We desire to cali the attention
Of the citizens Of Somerset, and the
County generally, 70 cur elegant
line Of Spring and Sumner CLOTH
ING, in Mems, Youths, Boys and
ChiIdren's Suits, Of all the latest
STYLES and patterns. Our counters
are loaded with the above named
goods and the prices are very low.
Persons needing anything in the
Spring Clothing line viii do well
and save money by calling to ex-
anime our goods before making
their Spring purchases. You viii
be greatly surprised to see the nice
line we carry, and We viii gladly
show you through our stock and
satisfy you that we carry the best
line in Somerset County.
SPRING CARPETS !
A full line of Carpets in
Body Brassels,
Tapestry Brussels,
All wool 3-ply,
All wool 13 pair Extra Super,
Union Extra Super,
Double and Twisted Cotton Chain,
Damask and Stair Carpets,
Rags and Hemps,
Floor, Table and Stair Oil Cloths,
Smyrna and Cocoa Rugs, and
Carpet Paper.
GENTS FURNISHING GOODS.
Everything pertaining to this
class of goods.
Mems, Youths and BOYS Over
shirts,
Laundried Dress Shirts,
The best unlaundried shirt made at
80 cts,
Neckwear, Cuffs and Collars,
Plain and fancy striped Underwear,
Hosiery, Gloves, DC, &C., in all the
latest novelties.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-05-20

DR.. A. J. Endsley has been laid up 8, his
home in this place the past two weeks. suf-
fsring from an aggravated attack Of the
grippe.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-05-20

Senator Critchhsld succeeded in passing
through the Senate his pet bill, providing
that any chartered institution oflearning in
the state which erects the buildings and
secures the faculty, apparatus, etc, which
the law requires the State Normal Schools
to possess. shall have the privilege Of having
such students as graduate from its normal
department examined by board appointed
bv the Superintendent Of Public instruction,
and that such as pass satisfactory examina-
ton shall receive a certificate emitting them
70 the same privileges enjoyed by graduates
ofstate Normal Schools provided, that no
such schools, or students graduating there
from, shall receive any appropriation from
the State.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-05-20

last week Messrs. Campbell & Dick of the
Peoples Store. Pittsburgh, launched new
department on the ocean of public o0mpeti
ton and criticism We refer to their new
Shoe Department, which was opened last
Wednesday. This enterprising firm an
nounce their intention of running their new
department on the same business principles
as the rest Of their mammoth store The
new department occupies about 100 square
feet. The whole space is elegantly carpeted
and furnished with every convenience for
the comfort Of customers. If the crowds on
the opening day are any indication of the
crowds in the future, the success Of this de-
partment is assured from the word go.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-05-20

H. s. Endsiey. Esq, and p J. Horner
have returned from Chsmbersburg, whittier
they' went as delegates 10 the Grand Coancil
Of the Royal Arcanum.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-05-20

Our town Is having quite building boom
this spring. Not less than eight new dwell
ing houses are under way, and Others viii
be in few weeks.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-05-20

Just as the local freight train pulled out
from the station at this place Friday morn
inc black snake crawled from beneath the
building and ran across the track, only to
be cut in two by the wheels Of car. His
snakeship was five feet seven inches long.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-05-20
We have all the best shapes in Bonnets
for matrons and old ladies'
N. NJ. TREpwELL & Co.

The May Vide 4wate is made by Hon.
John p. Long. Susan Coolridge, Margaret
Sidney, Mrs. Frances A Humphrey, Mrs.
William Ciahiu, Alexander Japp, LII. d.,
Mrs. Catharine FoOte, the author Of I" Dear
Daughter Dorothy" Marian Douglas. Kirk
sIunroe, Ms. Clara Doty Bates, Miss Aman-
da B. Harris, Mary Felicia Butts, Edith
Black, f. H. Hswley, of the Smithsonian
Institution, Agnes Repier, Caroline Hunt
Rimmer, Miss MeKeag, Margaret Lake.
Marietta Ambrossi, Maria Johns Hammond,
together with the bright anecdote-relaters
who viii I'LL the pages of Men and
Things and the various picture-makers-
Childe Hassam, Brennan, Miss Piympton.
Bridgman, Garrett, Miss Rimmer, Virginia
Gerson, Mente, and Hiram Barnes All the
stories, articles aad poems are capital
Vide Awateis s. 40 year % cents
number A specimen back number will
be sent on receipt of cents. d. LothrOp
Company, Publishers, Boston.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-05-20

A. A. Nicely, fafher of the murierers. is
said to be preparing 10 remove from Ligonier
to soathern Indiana
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-05-20

Landlord NaneAr talks OF erecting q dane
ing pavilion on the lawn Of bis Park Hotel
~ p-rty.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-05-20
Wanted.

Two good reliable girls for general house
work, in smal! families, East End, Pitts
burgh. Wages, s. per week Apply at
once TO John Wilson & Son, 929 Liberty ST.,
Pittsburgh, Pa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-05-20

Mr.. y. G. Harvey and Major Frank Burns,
OF baltimore. are guests at Tsyman's farm
cottage. west Of town.