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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-02-17
Right at Sheriff KyIe's Home.

From the Meyersdale Commercial
Wednesday morning at three o'clock this
town was practically in the hands Of three
burglars, but the town did not know it, or
the three enterprising gentlemen would have
remained in the town, most likely perma-
nenily. Bishop Linrs store was entered, and
the safe forced open and robbed of sixty to
seventy dollars, about half Of which belong
ed to his brother William, and l. thought
to be church money. They entered the store
by means of duplicate keys and left on the
floor the tools used in opening the safe-two
chisels and a monkey wrench-evidently
stolen from the Dust Collector Works. as T.
J. schrOck's initials were on the chises.
They next turned up at j. NJ. Olinger's, Sc
eurely tying the door so that be could rot
omen il. Mr.. Olinger heard them and dis
charged his revolver at them. They return
ed the fire, but left at once. Officer Weller,
Ikea good soldier, marched in the direction
Of the firing. When he finally crossed Dale
street at Truxars corner they opened on him.
one Of the lead pellets puDcturing one Of
Shipley's large plate glass, next to Dale
street. Then officer Weller crossed for pro-
lection to the Cook & Deal building, but the
three men kept up a rapid fusilade, chipping
the corner bricks behind which officer Wei
Ter was. He now opened on them, and
they took TO their heels. II was a race Of
three 20 one, and they escaped Help came
10 the officer, but too late for benefit What
is beng done to spprehend the bold burglars
is not our pnssinae yet We state iersely the
fsois-snd these facts have not yet material
lied. Meanwhile Sheriff Kyle yet lives
aud the Somerset jail is secure and only
twenty miles distant.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-02-17
Death of VIM. B. Erase.

William B. Frease, for many years
prominent business man of this place and
Vice President of the Somerset County Ma
tional Bank, died shortly before ten o'clock
Wednesday morning. He had been affiict-
ed with a complication Of troubles for a
number of years. and two weeks ago he was
seized with grippe, which developed pneu-
monia. His condition had been very criti-
cal for several days preceding his death, but
Tuesday his physician and family looked for
a favorable termination Of his illness. The
direct cause of death was heart failure. He
was in his 62nd year. and was a sen Of MI
chael Frease, of New Cenueyille. H. leaves
a wife and two children-Mrs. Marian
Roach, ofStreator, H., and Watson. resi-
dent Of Wilmerding. William b. Frease
was good citizen in every respect, and dur
ing the thirty odd years he was a resident Of
this town he had won the esteem and conf
dence Of all our people. Shortly after re-
moving 10 Somerset he entered into partner
ship with the late Absolom Casebesr in the
general merchandise business, which he con-
tinued until ISIS. when he vas elected Reg
lister and Recorder Upon completing his
term of office ne re-entered into partnership
with Mr. Casebeer. At the lime of bis death
he was senior member of the well-knoEn
firm OF Frease and Kooser. Mr.. Frease was
a prominent and active member of the Lu-
theran church.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-02-17
Pennsylvania PnnaIon.

Representative Atkinson, Of Pennsyiva.
MIA, introduced bill in Congress on Tues
day.last to grant pensions to members of the
Pennsylvsnis militia who were disabled du-
ring the last war while under the command
of officers Of the L nited States.
There were a number of regiments of
Pennsylvania militia whose services were
rendered to the Government at critical peri
DDS of the war, and who were commanded
by regular officers, and yet who were not
mustered regularly into the service Of the
Government They risked their lives in de.
Tense of The Union the same as those who had
been mustered into the regular army. and
Mr. Atkinson thinks that they should be PEN
stoned, at least when disabled while fighting
for the country.
The Ohio militia was rendered to the Gov
ernment in the same way, but before they
were discharged the officials of that State
took means TO see that they were mustered
regularly into the services Of the govern
msnt, hence they received pensions the same
as other veterans. but the Pennsylvania mi
Iitis, while doing the same service as that
Of Ohio. are not at present entitled 10 pen
sions when disabled. This injustice Mr.. At
kinson seeks TO remedy by this bill.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-02-17
Change of Date for Holding Re
publican Primary Election.

At recent meeting Of the Republican
State Committee, April 20. 1892, was fixed
aS the time for holding the state conven-
ton.
Rule 10 Of Rules Governing Republican
Primary Elections n Somerset County, pro-
Yides:
That the Republican party of Somerset
county shall hold its primary election for
the nomination Of candidates on the fourth
Saturday of June of each year. PS0riief, that
in years when the Republican State Con-
vention is held prior to that date. the chair
man of the Republican county committee be
authorized TO call the said primary election
al an earlier date. the chairman to give at
least 30 days notice Of said change of date"
In compliance with the above quoted rule,
notice is hereby given 70 the Republican
voters of the county that,
SATURDAY, APRIL 9, 1892.
has been fixed as the date for holding the
primary election this year
Attest FRED. w. BIESErKER
GEO. r. ScULL. Chairman.
Secrpfarv
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-02-17

Ofthe one hundred and sixty sugar
licenses taken Out by residents Of the Twen-
ty-third internal Reyenne district in the
spring of 1891, one hundred and fifiy-si1
Eere procured by citizens Of Somerset coun-
~. This county has been divided into three
districts. aid q sugar deputy " appointed
for each district. Nr J. F. Naugle has been
appointed for the Meyers,lale district, and
will be stationed al Meyersdale. ]. W.
Landis will be stationed at Berlin and Frank
An b. sayJor at Somerset. During the sea
son any Mcensad producer wishing to dis
nose Of any portion Of his product will have
10 take il 70 one oEths sAres sbove nam
cd officers who Will weigh it. At the close
of the season each licensed producer vii
ha visited By one OF tbs three deputy collectors
Who will weigh his sugar. assist him to hii
ont the necessary blanks. snd viii take =
sample Of his product which viii be sent to
a laboratory at Syracuse, New York, where
II will be tested. and the amount OF bounty
the prodncer is entitled to, if any. will be de-
eised upon. The sugar deputies will be
,ndsr.be control Of. and will make their re-
nart. 70. tie Collector OF Internal Revenue
Of the district
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DEATH ON THE RAIL.
Edward WoIfensbsrger Crushed to
Death at the S. & c. Station.

Death at the ,. q Z. Station.
Ed woIfensberger,a popular young brake
man on the Somerset & Cambria railroad
ulei with horrible death at the station in
this place. abous 20 minutes after O'Clock
this, Tuesday, morning. While making
coupling between one Of the engines and
car Of his train. local freight, il is supposed
that his foot slipped on frozen clod. lie
fell between the rails and before be could
recover himself the wheels on the east side
OF the rear truck of the tender crushed his
right leg from the knee to above the hip and
his left hip into pulp. His left arm was
cut off between the elbow and shoulder
His body was otherwise mangled and crush
ed, and when his fellow trainmen rushed 10
thsscene in response to his agonizing shrieks
for help a frightful sight met their view.
The unfortunate young man was teaderly
lified into a blanket and carried into a
cabOose by Conductor Frank Mcdonald and
Others Of his crew. Physicians were prompt
ly in attendance upon the sufferer and few
minutes before ten O'Clock an engine was
attached TO the eaboose and started on its
s1d journey 10 ROSEWOOD
WOlfensberger never lost consciousness
until after he hsd been removed to his home
at lockwood. He asked those about him
If they thought be had any chance of recov-
cry and told how the accident happened
He said that just as he was about to step
forward to make the coupling be found that
his gum shoe had become frozen to the rail
and he was unable TO extricate his foot be-
fore the wheels came upon him.
He bade his wife and family good by be-
fore he was placed under an anesthetic BY
the physicians, prior to dressing his wounds.
The physicians were helpless. Death was
inevitable and came to the sufferer at Is
minutes past II O'Clock
His death has cast gloom over all the
trainmen and employees OF the 5. & C. with
whom he was a great favorite.
Although only about 27 years of age, Ed.
Woliensberge- had been employed as brake
man on the 5. & C. almost ever since the
completion Of that road. He frequently act
ed as extra conductor and at different times
run as brskesman on passenger trains. He
was uniformly gentlemanly and polite and
was one of the most popular yonng men in
the employ of the B. & o. Il r. Co. His
untimely and unnatural death was a severe
shock TO his host of friends.
He was the second son of David Wolfens-
berger, the well-known proprietor of the
lockwood House, and leaves a wife and a
young babe.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-02-17

Frank E Hill. whose recent arrest n Caii-
sornia for having two wives there and nego-
sssine Cor the third, the particulars oi which
have Alseady been published, was released
from sail at san Demanding last week, and
immsdiatsly len for san Francisco he 90
,sinad BIS liberty froHp the failure OF nis
wiye- TO appesr againss hiE'. ans the uis'f'c'
Attorney ordered bis nelesse. Al t8ts com
n,itment 70 Jail Hill Wss dniy searched as
ali prisoaers usually are. bat nothing o. con
saoaenee was found on his person. On os-
ing released, he prodaced $500 from his
cla.sss 500 Of which he sent TO one oi his
.-ives ,.ss Wilson, and retaining the other
ace departed speedily for San Francisco oy
himself The sss RerBardino isnes l'i1e1
ssvs II Is 100 bad that til~ lev could no'
Zach him while in this city, or inA. me
srsa,,ss and relatives Of Miss WoSeneTAil dio
I ne. ~, Irea, mia to coat Of tar and feathers
,,.e,re be was allowed 10 leave town. as ne
iii now think that be can continue 70 es-
c.n.. punisbment, aud win repeat his rascal
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-02-17
ALaw Not Generally Known,

Az NACT-To e,loouroge the planting Of trees
along ale roadside IN his Commonwealth:
SECTION 1. Be il enacted &c, That any
person liable to road tax, who shall trans
plant to the side of the public highway on
his own premises, any fruit, shade or forest
trees, of suitable size, shall be allowed by
the Supervisor of roads, where roads run
through or adjoin cultivated fields. in abate-
ment of his road tax, one dollar for every
four tIees set but no row Of elms shall be
placed nearer than seventy feet, no row of
naples or other forest trees nearer than 60
feet, except locust, which may be set thirty
feet apart; and no allowance, as before men
toned, shall be made, unless such. trees shall
have been set out the year previous to the
demand for such abatement Of tax. and are
living and well protected from animals at
the time of such demand.
SECTION , Any trees transplanted to the
side of the public highway as aforesaid, in
the place Of tres which have died, shall be
allowed for in the same manner and on the
same conditions as in the preceding section
SECTION 3 No person shall be allowed an
abatement Of his highway tax as aforesaid
more than one-quarter OF his annual high
way tax. and no one shall receive an abaie-
ment of tax for trees planted previous to the
passage Of this Act.
SECTION 4. Any persons who shall cut
down, kill or injure any living trees planted
as aforesaid, shall pay to the Supervisors of
roads as aforesaid, fifty cents for each and
eyery tree cut down, killed or removed, to
be collected as 9ther Foad taFes are now col
lected.
Approved, the I'd day of May Z. D., 1879.
HENRY NJ. HoYT.
As the season for planting trees Is not lar
distant it is well TO call attention to those
contemplating the improvement OF their
properties to the above Act. In view Of the
general tendency at the present day to level
our forests and turn them into farm lands,
this Act Of our lawmakers will tend in some
degree TO preserve equilibrium Of forest and
field. In addition 20 the comfort of travel
ers who would enjoy the grateful shade, if
planted along our highways generally. the
force of wind and storms would to some ex-
tent be broken, and the wide expanse Of
Gearing present a new and pleasing aspect
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-02-17
A Price Upon Their Heads.

A price has at last been placed on the
heads Of the notorious outlaws, Frank and
Jack Cooley. The FAyette County Com mis-
sioners offer a reward of $3.50 for the arrest
and delivery to the Sheriff of Frank Cooley,
and the further sum of 500 for the arres t
aud conviction of Jack Cooley, charged with
attempting to burn the Custer school house
in Georges township. The School Directors
of Georges township also offer reward of
$50 for the arrest and delivery of either of
the outlaws to the Sheriff, or $500 for both,
making 81 900 in all for their capture and
conviction. II Is presumed that the promis-
ed reward will either result in the capture
ofthe outlaws or drive them from the conn-
try
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-02-17
For Forging A Deed.

GREENsBURG, Pa, Feb 12-This morning
Harry S. Snowman, young man aged about
twenty-five years, of Donegal township was
arrested and brought here and placed in
jail charged with forging a deed for the
Michael Hsymsn farm Of 800 acres in that
township, after which he attempted to nego-
tiate loans on the property and in which ef-
fort the forgery was discovered. The farm
was valued at $500. 1t is a remarkable oc-
currenoe and the first Of the kind ever at
tempted in this county.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-02-17
More Faith cures in westmoreIand.

GREENsBuRe. Pa, February I3.-Mrs.
Margaret Cole, aged II years, of near Pleas
ant Unity, who for a number of years has
been afflicted with inhammatory rheuma-
tism, applied to Miss Fenton, of faith cure
fame, who has been operating in that COM
munity for several weeks, who, through
amounting aud prayer, has been restored to
complete health. George Gwist, a relative
of Mrs. Cole, who was so far gone with con-
sumption that the physicians had given up
all hopes of curing him, has also been re.
stored to health by Miss Fenton, and has
gained % pounds in flesh.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-02-17
FRInAY FERRrARY 10. lsoa.

at l o oclock, P. NJ, the following described real
estate, situate in Black township, Somerset coun-
ty, Pa, late the property Of William A. Dean,
decd, to wit
No. l. All that certain tract Of land contain
ing twenty co acres. strict measure. adjoining
lands Of A. GroYall, J. Dwire and Samuel swarm
eT.
80. . All thatceFtain tract Of land contain
Two hundred and fiftysix (Zl6l acres, strict meas-
ure adjoining lands OF A. GrOWall. l.. krOft, An
drew kreider. Samuel Enos Alex snyder and
the Baker lands. II. G. Huston has the right up
to lst April is93. 10 remove the timber. This
tract Is well watered, coal has been opened, and
% TO 100 acres Is nice farm land.
No. s. A All that certain tract of land con-
tanning i6it< acres. strict measure.
No. 3. b. All that contiguous tract to A..
above named containing lje acres and 81 perch
es and allowance. The said tracts A. and b.
adjoin lands Of John Griffith, p. KrOft, David
Jones and others, and are the same purchased by
W. A. Dean from Heury NJ. Baker, 20 whom
there is yet due the sum Of ssl2. balance unpaid
purchase money This tract is from ( TO miles
fr I'M Railroad, and has very good timber on it.
No. Z. All the coal and mineral in. upon and
under all that certain tract of land, adjoining
lands Of Rhoads Marker, samuel Swerner.
Bittncr and Others. containing 81 acres and
1f5 perches, str Ct measure the surface Of which
said tract Of land was conveyed by said ". A
Dean 20 snyder, who conveyed the same TO
Catharine Dwire. A good vein OF coal has been
developed on this tract OF land. Terms cash.
J. G. DOLE.
Trustee.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-02-17
Differences In the Prices of Sugar
and Coffee.

and Coffee.
There IS Just cause for complaints made
about the comparative cost Of a pound of
sugar and pound Of coffee. The best grade
of sugar can be bought for six to eight cents
a pound. while the best grades of coffee sell
at twenty-five, thirty, thirty-five and forty
cents a pound. The labor of prOducin &
a pound of sugar is more expensive than
that of raising a pound of coffee. Why,
then, should coffee be 50 much more costly
than sugar ? The explanation is in the fact
that the production of sugar has more com
petition in it than has the growing of a
pound of coffee, which is ofthe character of
monopoly after it reaches the market, the
syndicate in which is controlled by English
merchants.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-02-17

Mrs. John Neff, died at the home Of her
daughter Mrs. E. H. Parker, in this place
at an early hour Saturday morning, in her
s4th year. Death resulted from old age.
Her husband, who died score Of years ago,
was one of Somerset eounty's leading and
most enterprising citizens. Mrs, Nett was
daughter of Capt Batemsn Webster, an OH
Ger in the war Of the revolution and mem
Der Of the society Of 'Cincinnatus, whose
quaint figure; dressed in Kniekerbockers and
with a queue al the nape OF his neck Is still
remembered by number of our older citi-
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-02-17
A DEMONSTRATORS NOTICE.

Estate of Christian Musser, late Of Stonycresk
township. Somerset county, Pa, decd,
Letters Of Administration in the above estate
having been granted 10 the undersigned by the
proper authority notice is hereby given 20 all per-
onsiudebted To said estate 10 make immediate pay
ment. and those having claims against the same
Will present them duly authenticated for settle
ment, ON Saturday February 9Th, ls92, at the
residence Of the Administrator in StOnyereek
township. -
F. W BTEsECKER Administrator.
Attorney.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-02-17

Somerset township Republicans nominal
ed the following ticket Saturday Tax Col
lector, Ed Coleman; Assessor, Russell Young ;
Supervisors, Samuel A. Rhoads, VIM. J.
Rhoads, John c Gnsgy, Lemuel II. Auman
School Directors, Norman B. Penrod, Joseph
]. Snyder Judge of Election, c. NJ. Shaver
Inspector, Grant F ROung; Township Aud
itor, Ed. Cupp; Township Treasurer, Henry
J. Hoffman.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-02-17
Non-suIt IN a RalIrosd pamage Case

Non-Suit I'm Railroad Damage Case
The suit of William Cypher against the
Huntingdon & Broadtop Railroad Company
which has been pending for some time at
Bedford, was determined on Wednesday.
Cypher was carpenter, employed by the
Company in their repair-shOps at Saxton.
On July % 1890, the plaintiff, while repair
ing car on the repair track, had one leg cut
off and the other rendered useless. He
brought an action in trespass for S25 900
damages. The court directed nOn-suit,
after hearing the plaintiffs case, on the
ground that his injury was sustained partly
by bis own negligence. Prior to the suit
the Company offered to compromise by en-
ploying the plaintiff at a salary Of $55 per
month during the continuance in office of
General Manager Gage. An appeal will be
taken
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-02-17
Church Dedication.

st. John Evan. Lutheran Church in Addi-
son township, Somerset Co., Pa, will be
dedicated Feb. 2stb, 1892
Dedication Sermon viii be preached by
Rev. d. T. Koser, former pastor. Services
will commence at 10 O'Clock. Communion
services in the afternoon at 1880 The pub
lie are invited TO attend.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-02-17

We have received resolutions adopted by
the members of Crafts church in Shade
township, in respect to the memory of Ira
d. Miller, decd, a worthy member ofthat
congregation, and resolutions adopted by
the Bakersville Sabbath school in memory
Of Sadie Baker We must adhere to the no
tios published in these columns several weeks
since in which it was stated that resolutions
of respect would only be printed in the
HERALD AZ regular advertising rates. Death
notices are inserted free
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-02-17
NOTICE.

Netice Is hereby given that the following per
sons have fled applications for Liquor License in
my Office, and that the same will be presented to
the Court for allowance on
Monday, February o3, 1902
Edward Wicklow, Addison Township
Charles A. Mitchell,
Joseph S. Zimmerman. Berlin Borough
Joseph Watcher, ''onemaugh Township.
scott Sterncr, Confluence Borough.
Thomas II. Smith.
Thomas 8 williams Eiklick Township
Nathaniel slieer. Meyersdale Borough
J. G. Reed,
Robert Guthrie,
John n. Slicer,
Joseph sehrOck, Quemahoning Township.
Mary Ruckman, lockwood Borough.
c. 7. Hay, Salisbury Borough.
Henry LOechel, ."
Edgar Kyle, Somerset Borough.
c. ). Vannea-
Eliza A. Taymsn,
William II. Tayman, Township
John H Hite, stoyestOwn Borough.
Kiser Kimmell. Summit Township.
Isaac A. jenkins Ursina Borough.
W. II. SANNER, Clerk
ONCE, February. 3. 1Sy2-
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-02-17
Cash Store.

There will be Cash Store established
in this place after Monday, February 22nd.
J. H Miller, proprietor of the Hardware and
house furnishing store of Somerset, will sell
all goods in his line for cash after the above
date and will sell goods from 20 10 p per cent
lower than other stores that sell on credit.
No books will be kept and all old accounts
must be settled up. All saleable country
produce taken in as cash.
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Wanted.

A middle aged single woman or widow
with no children (whitel, and who
must be capable Of taking charge of a
house; must be a good cook, baker,
etc family small good reference nc
quired. Address p o. Box T.. Stanton 5
Mills. Somerset County, Pa.