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

The Lotus Giee Club furnished the closing
entertainment Of the course. and in great
measure compensated - tss disappoint-
ment caused BY the eminent divines who
had preceeded them. We esn not recall any
musical organization tha: has ever appeared
here who gave such universal satisfaction.
The voices OF the quartette have been
trained wav cat Of sight and they sing With
such ease and perfect harmony that one
could net help thinking that the banjo imi-
tation was not su imitation in fact Miss
MARSHALL proved herself to be very clever
eiocutionist
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-01-07

The Philadelphia Record Of Monday an
nounced that Governor Beaver had signed
the warrant fixing the day for the execution
Of the Nicely brothers. Inquiry at the
SherifTs office Tuesday evening disclosed the
fact that Sheriff Good had not yet received
official notice Of any such action on the
mart of the Governor.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-01-07

short time since the Directors Of the
first National Bank Of Johnstovn authoriz-
ed Mr. George Faint, an artist of Indiana,
Pa, TO paint the portraits Of the deceased
Directors Of the bank and now the portraits
Of d. J. Morrell, George Fritz. Jacob Lever
good, Isaac kaufman and Jacob NJ. Camp
bell adorn the walls Of that institution
Mr.. Faiut's work was in some instances
from small. poor pictures-notably that of
Mr.. Isaac kaufman, who never willingly
had picture taken. but this one was capt
ursd by some unknown person when Mr..
Kaufman was standing in front Of the Cam
bria County Bank six or seven years ago,
and Mr. Keim getting hold Of copy, sent
il to relative in Salisbury, this county, and
it was in turn sent to Mr.. Kznfnan's chill
dren after his death. and by one OF them
loaned TO the bank fer the purpose Of hsy-
ing it enlarged as above. The First Nation
al Bank contains a gallery of seven Of
JOhnstowns big men
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-01-07
eIvr ZEE coaxosnEalTn ! .uon.

1t is with great pleasure that we note the
final decision Of the pardon board in the
Nicely case. The board VIII not interfere
and, ifthe governor will now condsscend 10
put his name TO the death warrant, these
two Williams viii get their dues
Now that the pardon board has made
amends for its trifiing and diiiy-daIlying by
rendering a righteous decision, We hope
there viii be no further delay in adjusting
the Dooses.
There are two great troubles connected
with the punishment Of capital crimes in
Pennsylvania The first is to induce a jury
to convict, and the second is to have an exc
cution follow conviction. All legislation is
in favor of the murderer. Courts and jnries
guard his interests with extraordinary care
and make it well nigh impossible to secure a
verdict ofguilty. Whea such verdict has
been obtained, there still remain innumera-
ble loophoies for escape A complete and
thorough revision of the criminal laws of
Pennsylvania is one ofthe most urgent needs
OF the day.-Bedf0rd Ga-e.fs.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-01-07
curch Dedication.

The new Reformed Church at Bethel. Pa,
will be dedicated on sunday, January lith-
Services morning and evening. Services the
proceeding week beginning with Wednes-
day st Teo p m. each evening. All are cor
dialy invited 10 be present with Us.
COMMITTEE.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-01-07
Parting Shots.

County Commissioners Neff, Wagner, and
Williamson laid down the reins of office
Saturday. the two latter returning to their
homes in Shade township. This county has
never had three more competent, painstAk-
ing and conscientious officials They had
the spending of more public money than
perhaps any Board of Commissioners in
the history of the county, and not a word
of aspersion has attached to their name
something extraordinary in this day and
generation. when even the most faithful
performance of public duty is held up for
criticism. The gentlemen named have earn
ed the thanks OF every tan payer in the
county.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-01-07

County Commissioner George F. Kimmel
was unavoidably detained from attending
the organization Of the Board Monday even
ing. being confined to his bed, suffering from
the effects Of kick received in the pit Of the
stomach and believed by the heavy foot Of a
vicious horse. last Thursday. His condi-
ton is not regarded as alarming. although
be suffers intense pain. Commissioners
shober and Uhl Organized the Board by
electing Mr. Kimmel president.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-01-07

We devote much Of our space this week 10
8 report Of the proceedings Of the 54th an
nual session Of the Teachers Institute. pre-
pared by A c. Holbert, Esq. Mr.. Hoioert
has reported Teachers Institute for the HER
AID S1r the past half-dozsn years and his re-
ports have always ELECTED the approval Of
teachers thronghout the county.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-01-07

Drs. McClelland and Salm, the celebrated
specialists who have been paying monthly
visits to Somerset during the past six months
will continue to do so during the present
year. When here last month they renewed
their advertising contract with the HERALp
for the year '9l- See their advertisement on
the fourth page Of this issue.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-01-07
SHOULD BE PASSED.

Senator Neeb has bill prepared for the
execution in the penitentiary, instead ofin
the county jail, of people sentenced to be
hanged This viii coufine executions to the
penitentiaries in the Eastern and Western
parts Of the State The warden or his dep
uty, with such number of guards as be
thinks necessary, the sheriff, prison inspec-
tors and physicians of the penitentiary,
clergymen, and three persons chosen BY the
prisoner, u reputable citizens and such
number of physicians and press representa-
tives as the warden may deem proper, are to
be present when the warrant for execution
is received. The prisoner is 10 be removed
from the Jail to the penitentiary and the ex-
ecution is to take place before sunrise. The
Law IS modelled somewhat after the Ohio law
It viii not effect cAses in which warrants
will have been issued when the law goes into
effect. as it likely will
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-01-07

The second annual Institute Of Sonersei
county farmers viii convene IN the Court
House next Tuesday morning 18th inst. and
viii continue ils sessions until Wednesday
evening. The farmers. and many who are
NOT farmers. who attended last years lnsii-
tute were enthusiastic over the benefits de
rived from il and there can be no douo. thst
this years session will be much more large
Is attended. We can conceive Of no greater
benefit TO be derived by farmers than that
which is to be gained by getting the benefit
Of their fellow farmers experiences, and they,
should not permit such an opportunity ss
this annual experience meeting presents to
pass without taking advantage of it. Mr.
T. B. Terry. Of Ohio, who will be present
and lecture il known Is the " Potato King.
from the fact that lie raises more and better
potatoes to the acre than any farmer II the
United States What be does in potato
growing be does in everything else 70 which
be gives bis attention Every farmer IN the
county sbould hear him
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-01-07

Sheriff MeMillen and the county CON-
misSiOners effected compromise With
Messrs. Ferner and Barclay, she cAptOrs Of
the Nicely boys. and who claimed the re-
ward offered for their arrest They received
$50 each.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-01-07

IsOR SALE-s4, 50o-Twostory brsex A1sse on
4 Patriot street ronnS. front aud baes stairs
bath rcocns ID stairs large tank IN atric hot and
coId water through the h0usa. force pump in eel
lar. range IN kitchen. cellar 1ucer v hobs house,
iat sexio feet, srahle And OIL her ogifbuiIdinzs
Terms easy Apply to wm. 3 sHAFER, next door
" PostO1ace Sumsrset, Pa
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-01-07

The county auditors met AT the court
house Monday evening, and entered upon
the performance of their duties, FIRST having
elersed A c. Holbert. Esq, clerk, and Val
entine Hay, Esq, counsel.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-01-07

Fifty-three numbers Of Che HERALD went
TO It's readers during the year Just closed.
The first issue was on January lst, and the
last on December 3Ist.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-01-07

Considerable annoyance was caused the
new county officials from the fact that their
commissions did not arrive until Monday
morning. They had been forwarded by ex-
press from the State Department at Harris
burg last week and were unavoidAbly delay
ed in railroad wreck near Harper's Ferry
The package in which they were enclosed
must have had very rough trip and evi-
IDENTIFY was exposed to the weather for some
time since the papers we're water soaked and
stained
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-01-07

At a meeting Of the directors OF the First
Nali.sBal Bank Friday evening semi-annu-
al dividend Of per cent on the capital
stock was declared, payable January Sri-
one thousand dollars was added 70 the sur
plus fund. which Is now $4,000, and $50
was applied TO the reduction OF premium on
bonds. The First National has been in OPP
erutiou but little over a year, and in that
time has acquired an enviabie rePstation as
a safe and conservative bank.og institution
Its rapidly increasing business illustrates the
confidence the business community has IN
It's management and the success with which
il has met has more than satisfied the most
sanguine expectations Of its projectors and
stockholders
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-01-07

Under the new schedule which went into
effect on the ;. & c. R. r. sunday, north
bound trains are due in Somerset at 5-53 and
Ills a. N, and are due at Johnstovn at
rs a. n. and I2;45 p. NJ South bound
trains leave Johnstown al 7.i5 g. m and S.i5
D. N L, and are due al Somerset at 9.le a. m.
and 4:46 p. N. arriving at lockwood at $40
a. N. and $40 p. m. The evening accom-
modatiou leaves lockwood az Sos, arriving
at Somerset at 6-2s returning caves som
erset at 6.S5 and is due al Redwood al 100.
sunday accommodation leaves lockwood at
1880 a m, arrives at Somerset al iI.l5 g. m
Returning. leaves Somerset at 4s45 p. N
and is due at Rockwook at $40 p. m.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-01-07
Red LETTER SALE.
PARKER { PARKER.
FOR SALE.

EsOK RALE-S3, ,306-Tvo and one-half miles
4 east Of shanksyilie, Somerset Co. Pa farm
containing % acres 50 acres clear. good houss,
harn summer ho1Ee, wagon sheh GEla other out
huiidlngS 70 acres N meadow, acres vel tin
be-e,i with cherry and heavy oak = suzar camp
Of 30 ts7es, and more can be adied stream OF
safet mining thro1gh camp young orchard
with choice selection Offruit Terms easy. Ap
ply 20 VIM. 2. SHAFEK next door 20 Postsffice
Somerset Pa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-01-07

The Johnstovn Tribune says the father Of
the Nicely boys was in that city New Years
day looking up evidence favorable to them.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-01-07
Wanted.

A eirl to 30 general housework, in FAM
ily of three. wsges, si.s0 per week. Ap-
pIy al resiaence of Dr. Caroshers, Main
Street Somerset. Pa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-01-07

Increase Of pension has been grazted 5a-
cob Heinbaugh, Glade.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-01-07

The present week-week Of prayers be-
ing observed by the different religious de-
nominations in town. Union services are
held in one Of the churches each evening.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-01-07

Mr. E NJ Bowman. Of Somerset town.
ship is visiting his brother. Mr.. Jerome
Bowman, in Johnstown
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-01-07

The HERALD commences the new year
with the largest subscription list il has ever
enjoyed in the sixfy-four years Of its exist
ence. 1t is needless to add now is the time
10 subscribe"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-01-07

Lieut.. Chas- Tsymsn ieft for Arizona Ter
ritc-y Monday morning, where he will re-
join bis regiment.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-01-07

Sheriff Good and family took possession Of
the residence portion Of the county jail
Monday.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-01-07

It Is runoFed that Teachers Institute will
be heid before the opening Of the school
term hereafter.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-01-07

Is0R SAEE-Ss .5UO-Ope thousand se-es q
fine timber land thickly tirnbered pine white
oak. red oak, csc. Three four-hs of 4 mile from
railroad station 8 40 cash AMI s5C0 year with
cut interest For further particulars Apply 70
WM p. sHAFER, next door 10 Postoffcc, soiner-
act Pa
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-01-07

Il is just possible that Somerset and Msy-
srsdals may each have bonded sugar wsrs-
hOese.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-01-07

Two hundred and iffy- d We marriage licens-
Is were Issued nthis county in the year 1880
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-01-07

FOR -StCoo-Six-rsomed horse on Tur-
4 keyfoot street. good location, two snd one
half stories, pisstered all through cellar under
whole house lot SKIN $50 cash balance on
easy paymenfs- Apply 70 W. p. SHAFER, next
doo- 20 Police, Somerset Pa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-01-07

Hiram Beam, Esq, one Of the most wide
" known citizens Of this county died at his
home in Lincoln township, on Dec 18th, in
his eighty-frst year. Mr.. Beams father
who occupied a prominent place in the early
history Of this county, settled upon the well
known Beam farm in 1898. Here it was
that Hiram was born and died Early in
life be learned the trade Of tanner but after
wards abandoned Il to engage in farming.
He served oue term as county commissioner
many years ago. His brother. Squire Abram
Beam. is still living, at the advanced age Of
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-01-07
DIssoLUrIoy NOTICE.

Having retirei from the firm q Turner 4 IAf-
ferty viii not be Responsible for am debts made
by SAID frm after December q. fsso.
ian7, VS. TURNER.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-01-07

Ell Register and Recorder Jacob D. swank
has set an example for future tenants Of that
Office, both in regard to the promptness with
which he recorded papers lefs IN his charge,
and the general cleanliness of his surround
ings. County Offices are proTerbially muSty
and dirty, and it is hard TO keep them other
wise. but there are few housewives in the
county who can boast Of a cleaner kitchen
than was the Recorders office during Squire
Swanks tenure.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-01-07

There Is great diversity Of opinion in re-
gard to the merits of Dr. Henson's lecture
on Fools Some insist that il was one of
the finest attempts from an oratouczl stand
point ever heard in Somerset while others
urge that it was one of the most l.borious
efforts to create laugh ever listened TO by
an intelligent assembly Of people. Not
withstanding the Doctors complimentary
remarks about Somerset county audience.
We hardly think /. advisable TO have him
come here another season.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-01-07

Hon James L. Pugh is spending the week
in Harrisburg.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-01-07

On the frst day Of the year, Judge Nell
vaine. Of Washington county, issued an or
der by the means OF which it is thought the
expenses Of the county can be reduced many
thousand dollars every year or two. The
members Of the Grand Jury viii convene in
the court house one week before argument
court begins and hear the cases for the fol-
lowing session. By means Of this newly de-
vised method no witness viii be kept lon
ger tine than two days. For years past
many Of the witnesses have remained and
10 days, and the county paid their expenses.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-01-07

ES0R SAEE-sf,50o-Flv miles Sortbeast os
Somerset. Pa. TWO and ons-hal story dwelling
house. outside shutterS good dry plaStered cellar
painted and paperet al through E1E ruoms
down stairs and foar ro1nz % StairS ffort an /
back stairs, acres rs perches ground. summer
house and stable. cOnyeuielt to church school
and railr0ad. Terms ezsy. Apply 70 WM B.
sHAFER. next door ~ Pustofiee somersct Pa
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-01-07

The Center Evangelical Lutheran Church,
ten miles south Of Garrett. Pa. will be dedi-
Gated with appropriate seremoniss next Sab
hath. Jan. 18th st 10 O'Clock A. Y. Public
invited TO be present
MI. youse. Pastor.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-01-07

An endless variety OF Dress Goods at COST.
Ladies Goats and Jackets 10 close, at COST.
4 handsome line Of Shawis at COST. A
fall line OF Underwear, in Ladies. Chill
drens and Gentlemens at RED
LETTER Figures A fuG line Of
Notions Of all kinds at COST.
Ribbons, COrse,s Gloves. ker-
chiefs, White Goods. Ham
burg Edgings, Hosiery of
al kinds, Dress Trim
Inings, ST COST.
White, Red and Grey Blankets, at Cost.
Wool Carpet Chain At 35c 5-ply Linen
and Cotton Carpet Chains, at I8c One
lot of Bed Comforts that were 81. Red
Letter, &c. One lot OF Bed Comforts
that were 81 .. Red Letter. 81
COches, Dunnell & Alien Calicos
al best brands, at SC. Red Let
4e. Arnold Indigo Blue Cal
Goes at 7e-, Red Letter,
&c Lancaster and
AmOskeag Cling
hams at Sc. Red
Letter, &c.
Table Linens that were &c, Red Letter, PC.
75c ehr
sIlN0. 80
10, 500
Napins Of all kinds. Towels, Bsd Spreads.
Towelings Of all kinds. at Cost Plain Red
and Fancy Flannel ofall kinds 20 close
at Cost al Is, %. and 25c 4 Tscie
Oil Cloth sold at Sc Red Latter 30c-
"a Table Oh Cloth sold &c, Red
Letter, 3lc.
80 inch Magenta sold at &c Red Letter sc.
PocaSet Sc d" &c
Enierprise Sc Sc
q Great Falls z &c. e.
Appleton A &c, &C.
Bleached and Cnbleached Sheetings, SC.
PIlow Case Muslin of al kinds. az Ccet
II would be impossible to give yOu pricesi in
full OF our Immease Stock, that We want 10
close out within the next 81 DAYS. Al We
ask Is to have 700 call. We wish you ali a
Happy New Year, and you certainly can
have II by attending our Thirty Day
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-01-07

Rufus Z. Meyers, clerk to Prothonotary
Horner, it is rnmored, will enter upon the
study Of the law.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-01-07

OF all the county officers with whom the
HERALD has transacted business during the
sixty-three years of its existence, none have
treated il with more uniform consideration
and kindness thar ex-sherif McMillen and
his Official household, and We believe the
same was shown to every person Who had
business with bis Office,
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-01-07

The familiar tones Of Prcthonotary Hor-
ners voice will not reverberate IN the sacred
precincts Of the Court House during the
next three years. and Jurors viii have to
take the oath from the lips Of bis soldier
comrade and successor in Office, Capt. VIM
H. sanner. OF Mr.. Horner il has been sPtly
said. Absndaf dslcibus fiifis.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-01-07

Jack Hilernan has left veil-warmed seat
In The Commissioners Office and has taken
10 more comfortable quarters in the Re
coraers offsce Mr.. Hileman was almost
unknown outside Of Addison township six
years ago, when be moved to Somerset, but
in that time no grass has grown under his
foot--be has only the use Of ons-snd To-
day be is one Of the best known and most
popular residents Of the county.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-01-07

The worst thing about George J. Blacks
going out Of the Treasarer's Office, Is the iAct
that he Is going back to Meyersdaie. Poor
man wehad hoped that somerset's many
advantages over the Metropolis had become
apparent to him in his three years oihcial
stav. and that he would reside perrnsuently
arnong Us. But twas ever thus.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-01-07

A. J. KOzEs, Guernsey, Pa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-01-07
{ % resolve
-. rsrr eheap II scranton.

- - is..ruususs at snydsr's drug
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1891-11-27
FOREIGN.

The British steamer Lux was burned a
sea few days ago, off Negropont, i'll the
Egean Sea. The total number of persons
who persisted by the disaster is placed at
twenty.
The polling in Cork, Ireland, for a sue
cessor to Parnell in the House OF Commons,
resulted in the probable election OF Mr..
Flavin, the McCarthyite candidate.
In the Austrian budget for 1892 nearly
$50, 600, 900 is asked for the expenses of the
War Department.
THE fiftieth anniversary OF the birthday
of the Prince of Wales was quietly cele-
brated in London, England. He was the re-
cipient of numerous expensive gifts.
STARVING Russian peasants are now re.
sorting to plumber. A woman at Chela-
binsk killed her three children and hanged
herself on the refusal of a rich neighbor to
lend them money to prevent their starry
ing.
MARTIN FLAN1N, the McCarthyite candi-
date for the seat in the British Parliament
for Cork City, left vacant by the death of
Charles Stewart Parnell, has been elected by
majority Of 1912 votes over the Parnel!ite
candidate, Mr.. John Z. Redmond.
HERR SoMMERFELD and his son. Felix,
bankers, committed suicide by shooting them
selves in their private office at Berlin, Ger
many. The impending failure of the firm
led to the tragedy.
THE Province of Rio Grande do Sui, Bra
iii, has declared its independence; discomfort
is general throughout the Republic.
THE prison of the District Magistrate at
Hsupu, China, was burned by band of law
less characters, who opened the prison doors
and released the prisoners. Ten of the
rioters were killed.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1891-11-27

United States to recover $500. 900 expended
by the State for roads, decided adversely &c
the State of Indiana. Ohio and Illinois have
suits pending, each involving a similar
amount
The Citizens Executive Committee on the
National Encampment of the Grand Army
of the Republic TO be held in Washington
next year, decided to recommend the sec
ond week Of October as the date for holding
the encampment.
In the argument before the Supreme Court
in Washington on the Sayward case, It was
brought out that an agreement had been
reached between the United States and
British Governments, TO submit the Behring
Sea dispute to arbitration: 1t is in the form
of treaty to be verified by the Senate
THE cotton returns OF the Department of
Agriculture for November are not favorable
for a high rate of yield
The duties heretofore performed by the
wrecked United States steamer Despatch as
dispatch vesser' will hereafter be allotted
to the United States steamer Dolphin. lately
returned from the China station and now
being repaired at the Norfolk Navy Yard