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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-03-25

In refusing Licenses for many places in
Johnsto~n, Judge Barker was influenced BY
photographs Of the shanties occupied By Ap-
plicznts
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-03-25

One Of the most delightful entertainments
Of the winter, was given by Miss Ella Ends
ley, At her home Saturday evening.
About forty guests were present.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-03-25

All Of the banks in the county have
sgreed to close on legal holidays hereafter,
commencing with Good Friday. Notes fall
ing due on holidays are payable the day be-
fore
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-03-25
Wall PAPER.

Before selecting your wall papers call at
Benford's drug store and examine the hand
soonest line ever brought TO this town. All
Of the latest designs and newest styles.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-03-25

Frank Mcdonald, OF lockwood, wears the
brOadess smile Of any man in the county and
be has right TO too, since twin boys Arriv-
ed At his house Monday night.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-03-25

Mr. Charles V4aeer h2s taken possession
of the old Judge Black property on Patriot
street which he recently purchased from Mr.
Elias Cunningham, and mas q force Of work
men empl Dyed making alterations and i'm
provements preparatory 10 opesiing il as q
Hotel Mr. Vaneer will name his house the
" PARK Hotel. - from the fact thar il is sur
rounded by one Of the must b-zntifui and
well kept groves Of shade and fruit tees in
the county, and expects to De ready 10 &C
cOmmOdzte the travelling puohc early in
April. Mr. Vaneer hss nad long experience
in the hotel business. and viii keep a first-
class house in every respect
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-03-25
Ready for Spring.

Al Geo ". Benford's drug store can be
found large selection of the newest patterns
in wall paPer They viii not be sold At
fancy prices. but al the very lowest figures
possible.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-03-25

At an adjourned eourt held Saturday the
applications Of Mrs. E. A. Taymaa and
George Tsyman Of this borough for retail
liquor dealers licenses we're refused, and
after April lst Somerset will be high and
dry Sc far as the legal sale of liquor IS con-
cerned- The applications ofHenry Los-hel,
Salisbury. and E. N. KOoatz. Elkliek town
ship, were granted and the application Of
OF Scott Sterner, Confluence. was held over
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-03-25

One of the must sensational events that
has ever occurred in the Blair county courts
raised no little talk Wednesday afternoon
Frank Woods, well known man employed
as clerk in Altoona, va. drawn on the jury
and when be made his appearance in court
at Hollidsysburg in answer TO the summons
he was badly intoxicsted His Honor.
Judge Dean, at once noticed his condition
and dismissed him As soon as be became
sober he was taken before The court snd
publicly reprimsnded aud fined s25. His
name was also ordered to De forever stricken
frou the list Of jury eligibles.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-03-25

The gsuerz, opinion is that Joe is sham
ming insanity and that it was preconcerted
plan on the part Of the brothers, and only
to be attempted after ali other plans had
failed. This opinion is based on the fact
that Dave has never once inquired after his
brother. Notwithstanding they occupy ad-
joining cells, and because they both sleep
sOundly and Joe appears glad when nisht
comes. and ne can lsy of his disguise Sunday
afternoon an acquaintance was permitted TO
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-03-25
sneared His Sheep in FeI

Sneared HIS sheep IN February-
Ggstave Bently, Of Randolph Township
was arraigned before Alderman Wenz al
MeadvilIe, 10 answer charge OF crlelty 10
animals, preferred bv Humane Agent Nc
Kinney. Mr.. Benily is the owner ol dpck
Of Us sheep. and had them sheargi about
the middle Of February. He claims that be
is fattening them FOR the market, and that
they are easier kept and increase IN weight
faster when sheared- The accused waived
hearing and vas bound over 10 the next
term Of court, after furnishing $500 bail.
Bently has long been a prominent politician
and was q candidate for sheriff Of Crawford
county in 1857.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-03-25

A cablegran announces the arrival of Rev.
J. N. Barnett aad daughter st Antwerp.
Rev. BARNETT has many friends in Somerset.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-03-25

The evening train from this place to Rock
wood VIII be held until after the concert
next Tuesday evening.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-03-25
Notice.

Ny term Of office as sheriff having ex-
pired. all persons indebted to me for fees
viii please settle at once. viii leave Som
.rsei April 1, and viii then place my books
in the hands Of the proper persons for co.
lection.
p NcNrrrF~
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-03-25

Next week promises 10 bring a large crowd
OF people to town. Wednesday. lst Of April.
Thursday. execution OF The Nicely boys.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-03-25
So licensed hotel in isi. town .f'sr April

Special Easier services are being prepared
by all the charches 10 town for pert SUNDAY.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-03-25
A Rem sdy for the Grtppe

A remedy recommended for patients az
fiicted with the grippe Is Kemp's Balsam
which is especially adapted to diseases Of
the throat and lungs. Do not wait for the
first symptoms Of the disease, but get bot
tie and keep it on hand Tor use the moment
it is needed If neglected the grippe has a
tendency &c bring on pneumonia Al drug
gists sell the Bzlsam.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-03-25

d. II. GilkinsOn. chief Of The American
Detective Agency of Pittsburgh who was
brutslly murdered by thief a, McKeesPort
Saturday, was empi, yed by the administrs-
tors Of Herman Umberger's estate to hunt
up the evidence upon which the Nicely boys
were convicted For his services in this
case the detective received $40 per day and
expenses. he was highly esteemed by The
commonwealth attorney under whose di-
rections be worked ip the this case.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-03-25

The father of the doomed boys. aecompsn.
led by Joe wife, paid mysterious visit 10
McKeespori lssl Tuesday night and were
closeied greater part OF the night at the
Hotel White with a strange gentleman.
Mr. Nicely says that he went there in re-
sponse to an anonymOn. letter from a Pitts
burgh detective. who wrote for hin to meet
him al Mex sesport, as be had evidence by
which he could secure the pardon Of his
sons. When ne met the detective at the
White hotel, the man refused to give his
name and would no, tell what evidence be
had unless he would first pay him certain
sum Of money. This Mr.. Nicely refused 70
do, but said, " that if the evidence proved 10
be Of any avail he would obigste himself TO
pay him well for it. " But this offer the
stranger spurned, and after an allnights
conference, he said, they parted. He be-
lieves the man TO be fraud whose sole OBJ
jet was to bleed him.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-03-25

Read Mrs A f. UhIs advertisement in
another column. II will be of some adyan-
tage TO you.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-03-25

Joe Nicely hss not spoken to the death
watch for four or five days, but when the
Sheriff was engaged in testing the death
traps in the main corridor Saturday. the
guard observed that be pricked up his ears
and listened inteutly for every sound. oc-
casionally he places his hands around his
throat and suddenly lets them fall to his
sides with q shadder that consulses his
whole frame. One morning he turned all of
his pockets inside out and remarked, Oh
thought they were full Of snakes This
remark is looked upon With grave suspicion
as the prisoner has never been permitted TO
drink anything that would suPennduce a
speech of this character.
Il didn't do it didn't do it dids't
do r he was heard to muiter to himself
the other evening
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-03-25

Counsel for Sheriff Good presented peti.
order to employ - death watch and such
other guards as he may deem advisable TO
secure the safety Of the condemned men.
Judge BAer refused 70 make the order, say
ing he was unable to find any act of Assem-
bly, delegating such power TO the eourt and
that the matter was one for the county com
missiOners to decide. The watch will be
continued until April p, for the purpose of
preventing any attempt to commit suicide.
The law charges the Sheriff with the execu
ton Of these men and with the preservation
Of their lives until he has carried out its
mandates In event of their committing
suicide, Justice would be baked
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-03-25
SPRING CARPETS

|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 Gotten 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
50 cts,
Neckwear, Cuffs and Collars,
Plain and fancy striped Underwear,
Hosiery, Gloves, &c, &c, in all the
latest novelties.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-03-25

Fiizsimmon has not been seen and il !:
thought that he is heading for NeE York
There IS lille doaot that he was wounded
during the shooting. Detective Murphy va.
taken to Mekeesport this evening. He says
II wa. the closet fight he was ever in, and
that FItzsimmons vas desperate.
Gikinson, the dead detective, has been a
professional nearly all his life He was
about forty years Old and terror to the
criminal gangs that have infested Allegheny
county. His most remarkable exploit in re-
cent years was the breaking up OF gang Of
train robbers. About thirty members were
arrested, shortly after midnight about year
ago. while working trains on the Pittsburg
Cincinnati aud 81. Louis Road. he sent
about fifteen members Of the gang to the
penuentiary. Gnkinson was married and
lived with his family al Coraop1lis, asuburb
of Pittsburgh While working on the pres
eut case he stated to close personal friends
that he expected to make one of the biggest
hauls Of his life Detective Murphy is a
prominent figure in police circles, having
been engaged on number Of big murder
cases. 1t is thought that his life can be
saved
Fitzsimm0n was captured Saudzy morn
ing and odsedi in jail al Pittsburgh
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-03-25

Wall paper at Geo. ". Bsnsord's.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-03-25

Joe Nicely tried shamming insanity two
or three weeks ago bat as soon as he learned
that prosecution for conspiracy had been
brought against the otfise who caused his
arrest for Umberger's murder he regained
his mental faculties. No sooner was the
case decided against his relations, however
than he again took up the insanity cue, "
and be is playing it pretty successfully.
Since last sunday be has been almost as qui
ct as a deaf mute and sits throughout the
day with his head between his hands When
his father visited him in his cell Friday
morning be refused to speak to him and on
ly after the heart broken old man pleaded,
Don't you know me. Joe?r he answered
carelessly, Yes, know you.
Don't you wish TO see your wife 2 asked
the father while great tears ooursed down MS
cheeks.
Well, yes, answered Joe, after he had
stared around the cell for several minutes
The grsy-haired old father then went TO
the cell occupied by his sou Dave, and asked
whether be would not like to see MS chill
dren
e Yes. would, said Dave, but under
the circumstances guess had better not =
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-03-25

Quite & stir Of excitement was created on
the streets Saturday night when il became
known that one Of the Commonweslth's
attorneys had received letter from prom
inent resident Of the Ligonier valley, telling
him to caution Sheriff Good TO be Oh his
guard, as he had reasons 70 suspec; from the
movements Of persons in that neighborhoOd
that an effort would be made by an armed
mob before the % day Of April to release
the Nicely boys from jail. | would not be
surprised if dynamite was used on the jail,
the writer concluded.
RGmOrs Of like character were brought to
town from different parts Of the county and
a few people are foolish enough to believe
that an attack on the jail is contemplated by
friends Of the Nicelys. Sheriff Good is pre-
pared TO give An attacking party a warm re-
ceptiOn, but be does not apPrehend that he
Will have any trouble.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-03-25
LACE CURTAINS

From SOC. pair to the best. Cur
tain Scrim 5 to l0e. Swiss Cur
tains, 25c.
Table Linens, Napkins, Towels and
Crash at OLD prices.
A fall line Of best Fast Colored
Hosiery. Largest assortment of
Corsets. Hanesomest Of Umbrel-
las. A complete assortment Of la
dies Neckwear.
A full line Of Lace and Hamburg,
and Lace and Hamburg Flounc-
Jugs. Kid. Silk, and Lisle Thread
Gloves and Mits. Dress Trim
mings of the latest styles TO suit
all kinds and colors Of dress
SPRING WRAPS
for ladies. As usual my stock Of miIlin-
cry grods will be the largest, hand
somest a nd cheapest in the County.
MRS. A, E. UHL.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-03-25

Quincy E. Barkhar;, son of John Burk-
hart Of this place, died at his residence on
Forest avenue, Chicago, Sunday, March 18th,
in his 43i year He had been in poor health
and his death was not unlocked for. Mr..
Burkhsrt had been in the employ Of the
Pennsylvania Salt Misunderstanding Company
Of Pittsburgh, for twenty ysNrS, and was one
Of that company's most Proninss, and trust
ed agents He leaves wife and iivS sons.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-03-25
DETECTIVE SHOT DEAD
D. n. GfkInson Killed by a Crook
Whom He Tried to Arrest.

] -.
Whom He Trsed to Arrest.
PTTrsBUgsH. March 2l.-D. II. Giikinson,
chief Of the Gilkinson Detective Agency, Of
Pittsburgh, and one Of the most expert and
well known officers in this section. was mur-
dered to day while attempting 70 make sn
arrest at Bull Run Miffiin township. about
three miles from McKeesport. Detective
Patrick Murphy, who also accompanied
Gilkinson. was shot in three places and may
die. The murderer Is q mtn named Fitz-
simmons, alias Badd He also figures in
local police annals and was assisted in the
shooting by his wife.
Fi;zsinmons was charged with rcbbing
Ruperts general store al Homes tead, Pa, Of
several thousand dollars worth of goods.
TheGlkinson Agency has been working on
the case since three months ago, when the
robbery occurred.
DESPERATE FIGHT
The two dstecEives wenl To Ball Ran this
morning and came upon F.,zsimnOns in his
home Unexpectedly Gilkinson pulled out
the warrant for his arrest and began reading
il. Fiizsimm0ns face bI4Bched when be
heard the first words. HIS wife WAS stand
ing near and in an instant jerked revolver
from the bosom of her dress and handed It
to her husband Without a seconds delay
the latter pointed it strsight at GIikinson's ;
heart and fired. Gilkinson fell and died
almost Immediately. Detective Murphy
backed against the wall and drew his regoig-
er. Fiizsimmens opened fire on him, strik
ing him in the shoulder Almost At the
same instant the bullets began 10 spout from
the weapon in the hands Of the detective
FhzsimmOns seemed impervious to lead and
kept on firing, hitting Murphy in the breast
and By third shot teaiag away piece u
bis chin and neck.
Both men worked their gnss. Murphy
bad fallen 70 the hoor. while Fitzsimmons
sprsng through back door apparently IN
harmed A crowd of spectators had gath
cred in front of the house Murphy, lying
on the floor, dep1tized one Of these and
Ms. Fiizsimmons was arrested. she had
helped her husband to escape. Il is sus-
pected that she took part in the fusilade be
tween Der husband and Murphy, on aecouut
of the large number Of shots that were fired
No weapon was found On her person, how
ever. She was taken TO McKeespori, where
she is nov in prison.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-03-25

Old man Nicely was in Greensburg satur-
day for the purpose of getting ex Judge
Hunter to 90 to Harrisburg Tuesday and
Sgain interceds with the pardon board for
his doomed sons. and if possible get them
TO grant rehearing He said his wife mad
a few days .go written TO Governor PAttison
asking him to Er4ss the boys rePrieye, as
she felt confident that If they had little
more time they could easily get saiiisieat
evidence to clear them. Ia response To the
letter II Mrs. Nicely, the governor nepiiei
as follows.
CoMSONwEaLTE OF PKSSsYLvASIA.
ExEcUTIyE CHAMBER.
HABsI-BURs, March l..
Mrs. A. A. Nicely. Ligonier. Pa.
DEAR MAnAx Whatever action is taken
10 this matter must be by The board Of par
dons. Any application made must go
through them
Very truly yours,
RoBERr E. PArrIsox.
This then stimulated him TO make anoth-
er attempt to get the matter before the par
don board again Judge Hunter, be said,
had consented to go, but felt as though it
would be useless, as be did not thInk the
board would interfere in any way.
The attorneys do not have any new tesu-
mony TO offer. but think that careful re
view Of what hiss been presented viii be suf-
6cient 10 persuade the Board to ask the Gov
ernor for al leas, arief respite.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-03-25
SPRING Dress Goods

to select from. All new styles and shades,
and prices that viii asfonish you all
3OO pieces Of new striped Plaid Dress Cling
hams, ali new styles
80 pieces Of new Percsls for boys waists.
20 Outing Cloths from &c. to l5c-
that are beauties-
100 of new light Calicoes at 5 cents
that are handsome.
Thousands of yards Of the very best dark
calicoes al cents.
Any quantity Of good dark CalioOes at 4
cents.
50 pieces of Crown Satines at = cents, The
best in the market.
30 " Of new printed ChaIlies at ; cents
They are great bargains New
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-03-25
]. NJ. HOLDERBAUM.

Respeetlall,
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1891-11-06
Died,

Yesterday, Thursday, Nov. s, 1891
passed away little Frances Ircne, young.
est child CT Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Mix
aged 9 wears. C months and % days.
Thi5 is the saddest death yet reported
The lit,,e child was strong and hearty,
and was a great fayoritc among the citi-
zen8 with whom she was familiarly
known as Baby Mix. She first took
sick with typhoid fever Of the most NAL
ignant character. The best Of medical
attention was given, and human aid
reached its limit in trying to stay the
disease, but It could not be stayed, and
her little spirit departed to another
world. The funeral viii be conducted
at 2 p, N. today at the house, Rev. Joel
Vigu5. officiating. The stricken parents
have the extreme sympathy OF the CON-
munity in this their great sorrow.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1891-11-06

Glover.

Beautiful cards have teen received -
camp announcing the happy marrisf !
Oct. 20, Of our cnterprising townsms.~
David L. s. Barker to Miss Mary Fra,
ces Glover, of Bedford, Indiana. ii~
wedding was solcmnizcd ut the home
the BRIDES parents, and the happy pt..f
will make Eeihart their future home.
Mr.Barkcr has long becn connected vi.
mining matters in camp. lie is a MI I.
ing expert Of marked abilities, and ~
at present engaged as Superintendent ,f
tue Gold, Silver, Platinum and TcIlurir.g
Mining Company who held some OF tf
finest property in the camp, Ar. Bar.
kcr has just finished a most beautit..
cottage in this town and We shall II
pleased to see him and His fair lyi. 4
domicilcd in this city Of good pooplt.
May joys unspeakable attend thcas
through life.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1891-11-06
NoVs :,
General Manager Mohler, of the G. N.

General Manager Mohler, of the G. N.
railroad and c. Parsons Of St. Paul came
up on a special yesterday. L. L. john
son, superintendent Of She Montana Con-
trail accompanied them. Like every onc
else Mr.. Mohler expressed surprise ct
or rapid and solid growth.
j. G. Kcnmonth returned Monday,
after Il s~ojouIn CT some two weeks in
Helena and Great Falls. The excava-
ton for his new hotel is completed and
he has made arrangements to have the
building put up as soon as spring opens
The contract for that purpose being
about closed. The building, which is to
be of solid brick. will be one that would
be a credit to any city in the state and
under Mr. Kcnmonth's management there
is 10 doubt Of its success.
Miss Mollie Stumbaugh, vocalist and
clocutionist of unusual abilities, will
give an entertainment next Tuesday
at the Miners Union hail. Her program
consists Of pleasing ballads and humor-
Gus and pathetic Rotations, most o.
which are new to the public. This able
performer deserves the hearty support o.
the public, for the fact that she is totally
blind. We hope that she may have
fine audience, and that she Will be iinan
cially benefited.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1891-11-06
SPECIAL MENTION.

Get meals at the Bon Ton.
New views at Courtcau's studio.
A clean share at G. S. Bailev's.
Read the HERALD and send it to youl
friends.
For cheap meats go to the City meat
market.
Produce of all kinds at Green 6
Blcnnan's.
Excellent meals served at the Bon Tor
Restaurant.
Get a first class meal at Hollis
Lunch Counter.
All kinds of fancy lunch meats a
Green & Brennan's.
Insure your building with Chowen &
Wilcox, Great Falls.
Chicken dinner every Sunday at tho
Bon Ton Restaurant.
Prices for meat that defy competition
at the City meat market.
All the latest dishes served in fine
style at O.. n. Hollis.
Go to A. Nathan's for anything in the
line of children's clothing.
Fresh fish every Friday at the Bon
Ton, opposite postofiice.
Have YOU seen those boys and chill
dlcn's suits at \. Nathan's:
Fresh Oysters and Fish always or
hand at Green & Brcnnan's.
The Neihart pharmacy for drugs.
medicines, paints and oils.
They all talk about the square
meals at the Neihart Kitchen.
Mines bought and sold by Green &
Brennan, Real estate and Commission
merchants.
Orders for wall paper, shades, signs
or pictures, send to Rubottom & Gil.
christ Nreat rails.
Wall ornaments, paints and win
dow glass at Rubottom & Gilchrist's
Great Falls. Send in your order.
Phil Kessler keeps the best assert.
ment of pianos, organs and al
musical instruments in the Fails.
If you wish a business or residence LOT
on the Compromise ground, Ncihart
Address Chowon & Wilcox, Great Falls
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1891-11-06
Professional Nurse.

Mrs. Leo!a Leon, q professional nursc
Of long experience is now located at the
Schwcrdt building where she may be
found to attend to sick or wounded at
any hour Of the day or night. Her frs.
experience was as army Nurse during the
late war, where she passed examination
and was employed on the field for five
years. She highly recommended as
hospital nurse, and we are sure that hel
services will be highly appreciated by
those in need Of attention.