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Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1892-05-13

anything else to do. think it's quite
sufficient TO be engaged for the present. u
"Oh, 1 understand" Miss Murray said,
with oil the gravity so serious subject
could demand.
"Eloise Murray, are you pokipg fun %
Pet demanded, looking doubtfully at her
sister.
"Not for minute" Eloisc answered.
"But was thinking that If you would
postpone your other interest trifle.
should like to send you to Chicago to
study year before you are married %
And Miss Murray awaited Pets answer
with a feeling of conscious rectitude that
far outweighed any designing she may
have cherished in her heart.
Pet was round-cyed aud serious for n
minute. Here was her oft-cxpressed
hearts desire laid at her feet. ooh, YOU
dear old sissyl" she said. "But YOU
need me to help you tcach-and YOU
can't afford it-and-"
GIVE concluded not to let these con-
siderations stand in your way, since you
will have only little time left for
studying" Miss Murray answered.
Before the week was out it was mr..
ranged that Miss Eloise was to assume.
as she had in the past, all the duties of
instruction in their little Western town.
and that Miss Pet was to study year in
the Chicago conservatory. 1t was also
arranged that Mr.. Bob Bowen was to
write to Pet every day in the week, and
that Pet should answer fully rs often.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-11-23
Som ethlng WONG Here.

The fact that as many II not more mem
bers Of the Democratic party in this coun'y
have been called upon to perform jury duty
in our several courts the past few years than
Republicans has occasionei a great deal OF
comment. Comment has not been con-
fined 10 the borough Of Somerset, be-
cause as rule the residents of tie
larger towns are only too glad to escape
jury duty. bat whispers Of discomfort have
been heard from nearly every precinct in
the county and during the past year the
whispers have given place to perfect roar
OF dissatisfaction. careful scrutiny Of the
names Of jurors drawn from the wheel will
bear out the tr1thfulness of what We have
stated. We have heard no allegation ofun-
fairness to suitorz on this score, or that jur-
ors have been influenced in rendering their
verlicts through political bias, but it has
struck most observers as singular that the
names Of so many Democrats should find
their way into the jury wheel in a county
where Republicans preponderste in the
same ratio as two is to three. The loudest
complaints are heard from townships where
Democrats are only 70 be. found with fine
tooth comb and where Republicans are
numbered by the hundreds.
Is 1t not apparent that political considera-
tions have found their way into this, the
highest and most sacred safeguard Of our
free institutions We know no other way to
account for the unequal and unjust repre-
sentation. To illustrate what we have stat
ed we desire to call attention to the fellow
ing list OF jurors placed in the wheel for the
past year. In it We give the number placed
in the wheel from each precinct and their po-
l;tfcal a4fIiaf;oDe
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-11-23
Institute Lectures
PARKER & PARKER.


Persons all over the county are looking
forward with keenest pleasure to next week,
when they have promised to eni>y the sess-
ions of the Annual Teachers Institute.
Teachers Institute has long been a source of
pleasure to hundreds of persons not employ
ed in the public schools of the county.
They enjoy the daily sessions and are bene-
fitted by the many wise and good things
that are said by the eminent gentlemen who
appear before them for the purpose Of deliv-
cring instruction. Institute has been grow
ing more and more in popular favor each
year and too much credit cannot be given to
the able County Superintendent, who is al
ways looking for opportunities to make the
annual session more interesting and Of
greater benefit TO the teachers than the pre-
oeeding session.
We desire 10 call special attention TO the
course Of evening entertainments provided
for this season.
Prof John 3. Denote. who delivers an
illustrated lecture Monday evening. on The
Harpof the Senses, or the Secret Of Charac-
ter Building" is spoken of By a western
journal as an all-round five-story' man."
he is also, said 10 be brilliant, instructive,
witty and pathetic, ana has received the
most Aa,tering press notices wherever he
has appeared.
Nothing more is required to be said to in
surea crowded house Tuesday evening than
that the lecturer Is Rev. Russell II. ConweIl.
Patrons of the Institute lectures have too
pleasant recollection OF this brilliant speak
eT to miss an opportunity to hear him again.
His subject will be The Silver Gown, or
Born to be King"
Wednesday evening Paul B. Duchaillu,
the famous explorer, author and platform
speaker is the attraction His lecture,
' Travels in Equatorial Africa" is a vivid
story of Duehaillus marvellous experiences
in the heart OF Africa, including his thrill
ing adventure with the first gorilla ever
seen by white man, and frightened with
viyaeious touches Of hGmor. No one
should miss this opportunity of hearing
one Of the worlds first explorers. We
know Of persons who are coming many
miles for the express purpose Of hearing him.
The coarse will close with an entertain
ment by the famous Schubert Male Quar-
te;te, Thursday evening. Few musical or
CARNATIONS in the land are more sought al
ter or have higher reputation.
The Quarieite will be assisted by Miss
Bertha L. Clark, yiolinist Miss Laura B.
Evelyn NJ. Ellis, accompanist.
The course throughout promises to prove
decidedly the best of any we have had in
many years. And thisis saying good Bit.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-11-23
REv. GEORGE HARRIS
A Somerset County Minister Com
rnits Self Murder.

Rev. George Harris, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
David Harris, OF West Salisbury, this conn
~, committed suicide at New Orange, Mass.
where he had charge OF a Universslist
church, on Saturday evening, 18th inst
Press reports from that place say that it is
stated on good authority that the cause of
the suicide was an unsuccessful love affair.
Mr.. Harris leff Orange the Wednesday be-
fore and was gone until Saturday. Soon af-
ter his return be made up and sent by mail
under register package Of letters tos Young
wOmanin East Charleslown, Vermont, from
which place be had just returned. The reg
istry receipt was found in his pocket
Upon returning TO Orange he went first to
his boarding house and soon afterwards to
the parsonage, which be occupied alone.
He must have shot hi mself at once for he
had not removed his overooat
Developments seem to show that young
Harris was an unusually ardent lover. 1t is
SAID thst during the fifteen months pastorate
Of Msrris 5e had courted at least dozen
girls His couriing hours ran into the early
morning. he often hid behind trees when
returning home if be saw any one coming,
so as not to attract attention. His attention
10 pretty school teacher were so marked as
TO cause scandal.
The teacher was warned that there must
be a reform, and she was transferred TO
another school. Harris followed her there,
4 ~, h.
young women to whom Mr.. Harris paid
marked attention, and scandal followed.
His love making took so much Of his tine
that it IS alleged be was remiss in his pasto-
neous speaker, and his faults were overlook
ed. When be reached Athol on Saturday
night, on his return from East Charleston,
VI, be hired a man TO drive him TO North
Orange. lie seemed in good spirits. and
sang sayly. he found large basketful of
letters awaiting him, and he read them es-
gerly.
Among the letters was one that bore the
postmark of Salem. After reading the let
tiers he burned them. Then, eating a light
supper. be went TO the parsonage, did up
bundle Of keepsakes, addressed them TO q
young woman in East Charleston, mailed
them, returned TO the parsonage, and, as the
position of the body shows, stood in front
Of the mirror when be fired the fatal shot.
Harris parents came TO West Salisbury
ten or twelve years ago, aud his father is
said TO be one of the most intelligent miners
in the Elk Lick region. George was looked
upon as a youth ofunusual promise by the
people Of that neighborhood, and brilliant
career was predicted for him by all who
knew him. he was % years old and had
only been ordained as 8 minister in the
UniversaiiSt church one year ago. His
stricken parents len for the scene ofthe
tragedy as soon as they received the news.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-11-23
Road and Hrinra vIewa.

TO11 otfN 80
The following road and bridge views were
ordered by the Court last week;
Petition of the undersigned citizens of the
township Of Stonycreek, for public road
leading from point at or near Joseph Boy
er's in said township to point on pub
lie road at or near the house Of Aaron
Schmucker in said township. L. c. Col
born, surveyor; William Ferner, Milton
Long viewers.
Petition of the Pittsburgh Bridge Com
pany for inspectors to view the bridge over
Laurel Hill creek st Confluence Wm. NJ
schrock, surveyor; jeremiah Rhoads, John
A. Walter, viewers.
Petition Of the Pittsburgh Bridge Com
pany for inspectors 20 view the bridge over
Laurel Hill creek in Middlecreek township.
(Whipkey Bridge.) II. D. Moore. surveyor; /;
Joseph Sechier, Leroy Scott, viewers.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-11-23
Husband Items.

A local institute will be held at this place
December 10th.
C. II. Miller has been purchasing some
fine cattle in this section. He drives them
to Johnstown and disposes of Them to butch
ers in that city.
George G. Biitner and Ross Adams are
"a busy as nailers," and why shouldn't they
be since both are carpenters.
Miss Phoebe Nicholson has been confined
to her home for some time By stubborn at
tack Of rheumatism.
Husbands new Grange Hall is about com.
plefed- 1t will be properly dedicated in a
few weeks,
A bill society has been organized here and
offers opportunity for our young people to
spend their winter evening profisbly.
Republicans hereabouis are feeling little
blue. But they will all be in line again in
1896. Y
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-11-23
Longs for the Old Home.

A few days ago the editor Of the HERALD
received a package By express from Ana
mosa, Iowa. Upon opening it he found that
it contained curiously constructed box
and number OF trinkets, and was present
from Adam Deiiz. who is sn inmate of the
Iowa State Penitentiary. The box is Ilxl7
inches and contains 2s2o different pieces of
wood-eight different varieties-all neatly
joined together and highly polished. The
trinkets consisted of several paper weights,
carved from the same quality Of rock the
Auamosa prison is baiit OF. and a number
of neatly made l. o o. F. watch charms.
All Of the articles were made by Deitz and
they represent the painstsking toll Of many
weary days. Deitz directed that one of the
articles be given to ex-Jldge Baer and one
TO Hon A J. Colbon.
Adam Deiiz will be remembered by near
ly all Of the older and middle-aged men of
the county as a successful veterinary sur
geon. lie was born in Upper TurkeyfCot
township aud practiced his profession in
this county until about 1870, when be re
moved to LAnaIk, III. While resident of
that place Die;z became enslared in the
meshes Of vile woman. who subsequently
poisoned her husband in the town of Mari
on. Benton county, Iowa. The woman was
convicted Of murder and sentenced to the
penitentiary for eighteen years. Shortly az
ter entering upon her term Of inprison-
ment and with the hope of securing a par
don she made a confession, impiicating
Diet in the murder. Dei,z's arrest follow
ed. On the trial OF the case the woman was
the principal witness against him. She
swore that she had cohsbiled with Disiz for
several years and that it was e: his instance
she bad poisoned her husband aud that
Deilz had furnished her with the poison
with which the deed was committed. Tn
fo-turately for the prisoner be appeared in
Marion day or two following that upon
which the poison had been administered 10
the deceived husband, and chain Of circum-
s.antial evidence was woven around him.
BE was convicted and sentenced to the
penitentiary for a term of twenty years.
This was in 1851 and Dietz has served it,
tie over one half Of his sentence He now
has an application for pardon before Gov.
Boies, Of that State, and writes that be has
strong hopes OF securing his freedom. In
case be does be promises to return TO Penn
syivania TO live out the remainder of his
days. He is now sixty years Of age.
Dietz maintains that be is entirely inno-
cent. Of any completely in the murder Of
which be was convicted, and insists that be
Ess at his home 40 miles away, at the time
It was committed. He feels his con6ne-
men: sorely. bnt Is happy in having 8 clear
conscience and having placed his faith in
the Lord.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-11-23
Persons Drawn to Serve as Traverse
Jurors at January-Spec;ai-
Term, 1898.

Persons Drawn to Serve as Traverse
Jurors at January-Speciai-
Term, 1898.
FIRsT WEEK.
Addison-samuel A. Dean, A. L. Bird,
John Nuckin, Levi sterner, W. S. Bird.
Allegbeny-Fred r. shsffer.
Berlin Bor-Alex Berkebile.
Black-Peter Snyder.
Brothersvslley-Eli Cover.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS F. Barndt.
Confluence-CartisB Bowlin.
Elkliek-Paul Hoffman, Luke Hay.
Fair Hope. H. Suter.
Jeferson-Geo. J. Flick.
Jenner-Ed. B. Shaffer, John o. Ranch.
Joseph C. Kline David l. Bowman, Henry
Fisher.
Lincoln-Wm. Hen;z.
Milford-Arch. LgengoOd.
Meyersdale Bor.-Frederick 6rof, s. Il.
Dull, A. F. John.
New Csntreyille Bor.-J. P. Sechler.
Northampton-W. II. Hitiie. Oliver
Harsh.
QutmAhoring--Geo. Z. Hoover, Aaron
Blough.
lockwood Bor.--Chas. Benford.
Shade. A. Wagner
Somerset Bor-william Houpt, Francis
f. weimer, Alex. Benford, Gee. NJ. Neff.
somerset-John weigie, W. G. thinner
man. Samuel L. ShaiieF.
Southsmpfon-Wm. p. Ma-tz.
S;onycreek-Cha5les Trent, Levi Ringler,
George S;uli.
Ursina Bor.-Pe;ec u. Sellers.
SECOND WEEK.
Allegheny-Reuben Keller, James Tip.ou
George Foust-
Berlin BOr.-T. S. Fisher, Franklin HefT-
ley.
Brothersvslley-E. l. Knepper, Peter
Burkholder
Csssellman Bor-Daniel J. Phillippi.
Conemsugh-A F. Swank.
Fair Hope--J. ]. BurkhArt, Simon Poor
baugh, John W. Sturiz.
JefFerson-John j. Bowman, Samuel Nei-
derheser
Jeansr-Henry Rsucb, Z. K Gallagher,
Noah H. ShaHer, George Friedline
Lincoln-H Hiram J. shsulis. Harry Sipe,
John jacob.
Milford-John X BOose.
Meyersdale Bor j Frank Anthony.
EPbraim Droadxaier.
0gle-Samuel G. Whitaker
Paint-M. X. Johns
Qsemshoning-Calvin Falssh.
lockwood B0r.--Michael Snyder.
Shade-Rslph /. Richardson, L. B. MeEg-
es, Joseph Lowry, Robert BuhAn, L. NJ.
Lambert.
SomeTset-J. Fl. Fritz, Bruce Friedline.
Stoyestosn Bor.-Moses A. Miller.
Ssonyoreek-J. NJ. Yoder, Frank o. Dau-
gherty. Jacob W. Glessuer, I. G. Carver.
Summit-Jscob Burkhoider.
Upper Turkeyfoot-Gresn B. King, d. NJ.
Luke, J. B. Gerhart.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-11-23
All Are Willing.

II is understood that the following men,
bers Of the Democratic party are willing TO
serve their country in the capacity of post
masters. Many of those named have already
commenced circulating petitions in their
own behalf
The applicants for the post ofise al Mey-
eTsdale are j. N. Oats, W. A. Ingman, w.
II Hay and Michael shannon. ]. f. An
thouy, Fred Grof, II. ]. E5becka, AID J. w.
Young, are mentioned as possible candidates.
Confluence presents the names OF George
c. Grof John Reynolds, Fletcher Criich6eld
John Show and Mrs. Scott, as candidates
for the postofice in that place.
Over in Berlin II is understood that Mrs.
Heiiley, who served very accepiably as post
mistress under Cieveland's first administra-
ton, VIII be an applicant for reappointment
Miss Annie Hsffiey, Miss Emma Wright,
VIM Powell and Frank Collins are also re
ported to be candidates for the Berlin Office.
Thomas E Null and w. Z. Metz, are both
anxious to distribute the mails for the pat
roDs of the post office at Addison.
William E. Zimmerman and Paul B.
SchIag are applicants for the Stoyestown
office.
lockwood presents the names of Charles
Benford, Harrison Baker and John Stein as
candidates for the postofiice in that town.
No candidates have been reported from
Ursina up to date, but it is believed that
A. Levy would not object 10 serving the
people of that village as postmaster.
Somerset has at least twenty candidates
for The pOstoffice. A majority of them have
not openly declared themselves as seeking
the Office up to this time. Among those
who ere reported to have an eye on the posi-
ton are A H. Coiroth, Of the Democrat; /;
Charles II. Fisher, Curtis Grove, James B.
Tredwell, Geo. W. Benford, Solomon Shoe
maker, Richard J. Yought A number of
deserving ladies, who pin their faith to the
Democratic party, are also said to be appi-
cants.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-11-23
AL TIE SAME. ALWAYS.
February Election Nominations

February Election Nominations
IL is not too early for the Republicans Of
the different townships aud boroughs in the
county to commence looking abont for can
didates to ill the various local Offices, mas
much as the law provides that certificates of
nomination for candidates for township and
borough officers aad election officers and
School Directors in the same, must be filed
with the Auditors Of the respective town
ships and boroughs at least tea days before
the day of felection. which in this case will
be not later than February Iith.
Nomination papers must be filed with the
Auditors at least seren days before the day
of election, which viii be February I4th.
Formal objections to certificates and pa
pers for borough and township officers must
be fled with said Auditors H.tbin three
days after the last day for the fling OF such
certificates and papers, and shall be decided
by majority Of them. Objections other
than formal ones must be filed in court aud
be determined as above stated.
The Sheriff does not give notice Of cleo
tions for township and borough Offices.
In the election ofofficers for townships and
boroughs. and Of election officers and School
Directors in the same. the ballots are to be
printed and distributed by the Auditors,
who certify the cost Of such printing and
distribution TO the County Commissioners
for payment.
The auditors are requested to ascertain
the offices to be filed, and are responsible
for the accurate printing and safe-keeping
of the ballots.
The Auditors must provide for each cleo
ton district seventy FIVE ballots for every
fifty aud fraction OF fihy voters on the As
SCISSORS list, and an equal number Of speci-
men ballots and must obtain from the
County Commissioners the required cards of
instruction. two copies Of the Assessors list
of voters, and the other usual election sup
plies.
School Teachers and All Others
Look Here
When you arrive in Somerset TO attend
the Institute this coming week, don't forget
the well-knowD place A. E Pisel. where
you can find the best Of everything you
want to eat. Fine oyster rooms for ladies
and gentlemen. First National Bank Build
ing, opposite Court House
+ Pfsrr
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-11-23
A Rare Treat for cloak Buyers.

We have just received handsome line of
3i-inch Cloth Jackets. full fur trimmed
S4-inch Cloth Jackets, full astracan trimmed
34-inch Cloth Jacket, full seal trimmed
81 inch Cloth jacket, full hand trimmed.
"a inch Cloth Jackets in Tan, fur trimmed
34-inch Cloth Jackets with large pearl buttons
34-inch Satin lined Jackets, pearl buttons.
Misses Cloth Jackets in different shades.
Russian Blouses in new shades. ChiIdren's
Coats in all styles and quality. If you are
interested in low prices in Coats and Furs,
please call and examine our stock before
purchasing elsewhere.
PARKER 4 PARKER
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-11-23
Get Your ounI

Winchester, Colt, Marlin, Remington and
Flubert Rifles. Mnzzle Loading. Breech Load
ing. Rebounding Hammers. Hammerless
and Semi -Hammerless Shot Guns in great
variety at J. B. Hoiderbanm's Hardware
Store, Somerset, Pa. Also complete line
OF loaded Shells. Cartridges, Reioading Tools
and gun repairs, Hunting Coats and Cart
ridge Belts. Come and see them,
]. B. HoLDERBAUM.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-11-23

Last Tuesday the Court made decree in
cooperating the town of Bethel into the bor-
ugh Of Benson-in honor Of the man who
built the Court House
The first election for Borough officers aad
s,hool Directors viii be held on the third
Tuesday in February
The election officers appointed BY the
Court are: Judge, Kore Kaufman; Inspect
ors. Daniel w. Border and Lewis Hensel.
The Court also appointed David J. Lsh-
man, Henry HolsopPIe and F. NJ Berkey'
Auditors under the Baker ballot law, 10 pro-
vide tickets for the election
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-11-23

William Mckinley, Sr., father Of the Coy
ernor and Of Mr.. Abner Mckinley, oelebrat-
ed his eighty firth birthday anniversary last
Tuesday. He was suddenly stricken down
Friday with heart trodble and his condition
Is very critical.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-11-23
Easy to Manage,

The Cinderella Range is easy to manage.
many other ranges are not The construc-
ton Of the Cinderella admits Of plenty Of
cir under the CRATE, which prevents il from
burning out. and every provision is made
for cleanliness. Examine il before.you buy
SID py James b. Holderbaum. Somerset,
Pa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-11-23
Teachers Institute.

Members, School Directors and others at
tending, will find at my store a large and
complete line Of S4IS6 inch coats in all the
newest styles, covering wide range of pric-
es, Sll Of which will be specially low. Also
a line Of Misses and Childrcn's long and
shor, coats al reduced prices.
Mss. A. Z. UHL.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-11-23
Modern Housswork

May be done more easily, more convenient
y and with less expense on the Cinderella
Range than with many others; all the old
objections to ranges removed. 1t win save
you time, money and hard work. 1t is a
good baker and is sold with that understand
ling. Sold by James B. Holderbaum, Som
erset Pa
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-11-23

Mr.. Edward Countryman has sold his
farm. the cid J. B. Countyman farm near
Evansville. 10 William J. Hay, Of Brothers
valley township, for $500. Mr. hay re-
Gently disposed Of his farm in the latter
township at a god figure, and has taken
possession Of his new home dr. Country
man viii dispose OF his personal ELECTS at
public sale on December sth, and about the
first of the new year viii remove his family
: to Davenport, Neb. Els Republican friends
can rsst ASSURED that he viii never join the
ca.amity howlers OF that wild and woody
STATE.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-11-23

Druggist Snyder is another Of those fel-
lows WHO see mighty strange game when
they hsyn't got gun with them Early
Friday morning be saw a large wild turkey
floating over the public square within easy
gun range.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-11-23

Readers Of this paper viii be glad to learn
thar Prof. J. !. stuiz nan. Uncle Joe. as
be is lovingly called by nearly all the resi-
dents Of Somersee viii contribute to these
columns frequently during the winter. His
articles are always chuck full' Of interest
to our older class Of readers and are read
with great delight by the young people.
His first article on Witches in Old Elk
Lick appears in this issue.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-11-23

President Harrison on s turday reappoint-
ed George W. Miller, of Pittsburgh, internsl
revenue collector Of the 23i district Of Penn
sylyania. Mr.. Miller wss FIRST appointed 10
tue place on March 9,h las, and, as is well
known, his appointment was hung up by
the Senate. Mr. Miller was born in Fayetie
county but removed to Pittsburgh when a
lad. It is reported that he viii accept the
appointment, notwithstanding the fact that
he will probably only have few months to
serve before his successor is appointed.