The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-03-23

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nursery stock. They have the largest nur-
series in the state and grow all the popular
new fruits and ornameatals. See advertise
ment in another column
Postmaster Keller recently bought the
property on West Main street occupied for
many years by the late John Gilbert. He
will replace it in the spring with a new
house, TO be occupied, when completed. by
himself and family Irwin Pile will also
erect handsome home on his lot facing the
academy grounds, this spring.
Rev. D. Z. CFaighesd, Of the Presbyteri-
an church, went over to Bedford Saturday
for the purpose at preaching for tie Presby-
terian congregation Of that place. It is ru-
mored that he has accepted call from the
Bedford congregation. Rev. John NJ. Bar
nett, Of Washington, Pa, filled Mr.. Craig
heads pulpit Saturday evening and Sunday
4 number of Berlin gentlemen are serious
ly considering whether or not they shall
erect barrel factory at that place. They pro-
pose. in case they decide TO invest their
money in this enterprise, 10 make a special
ty OF ehsrred whiskey barrels. The number
of barrels Of this description annually used
by the distiIlers Of the county, runs up into
tie thousands
A gallon Of maple mOlasses should weigh
eleven pounds in order TO keep well until
used. Ifit weighs more than that it is apt
TO turn 10 sugar, and ifit weighs less, it is
too thin, and is liable to ferment Nine
poands Of sugar viii make one gallon ofmo-
lasses. These are the figures given By su-
gar inspector sent ont by the Internal Reye-
nue. Department
Mr. Il C White. Of the well-known mer-
chant tailoring establishment of A. J. White
& Son, Cham5ersburg, Pa, will arrive in
Somerset fora few days stay, on March 18th
inst. He viii have a complete line Of
choice fabrics for mems wear for spring and
summer with him, and will be pleased to re
ceive orders from the firms many friends
and patrons in this county.
E D. Mostoller's dwelling house, at Mos
tollers station, on the Somerset & Cambria
railroad, was destroyed by fire Thursday
morning. The house was occupied by W.
A. Heinemyer and family. who succeeded in
saving the greater portion of their honse-
hold goods Mr. Mostoller places his loss at
SLIGO. There was al insurance of $500 on
the house The Ore WasC caused by defect
i've hue.
It's reported that not less than one thous-
and people attended J. NJ Hsy's sale in Elk
lick township, last Wednesday. At least
that number of packages Of lunch were
/ given away TO those who were present. Each
package was neatly ted and contained one
sandwich, piece of cheese. j piece Of cold
beef, aud an apple Coffee was served to all
in tin cups. This was a novel, and proved
10 be very satisfactory way of feeding the
crowd.
A telegram from Bedford, Saturday, says :
Ex-Congressman John Cessna is down with |
the grippe. At one time be was threatened /
with pneumonia, and his friends we're alarm |
ed To-day be IS resting easier and ifnoth- |
/ ing happens, he will pull through. His sick |
nczs viii keep him from making a canvass /
| for some weeks to come for the legislature. 1
and it is feared that unless his friends 20 to /
work the Quay people will succeed in defeat
/ ing him.
Invitations have been issued for the we'd
ding Of Miss Mamie Louise, daughter OF Mr..
and Ms. George Cunningham, ofthis place.
and James z. Snyder, of Minneapolis, Mimi.
The ceremony viii take place in the Presby
terian church, Tuesday evening, March 18th,
al ESQ 2. ~. A reception viii follow the
ceremony at the hosseof the brides parents,
after which the happy young couple viii
start on a tour Of The eastern cities, return
ing to Minneapolis, where they viii make
their future home.
Duke McFaden, the y year old son ofthe
Brsshrea minister at Berlin, failed 10 return
home al bed time Wednesday evening and
his parents esRsla5ing that be had gone to
spend the night Ei;b ape Of his playmates
retired When the lad Eilea 10 appear next
morning they instituted search 70. him,
and late in the afternoon found him lying
in the haymow ferishing with cold and
hunger. His limbs were stif and smother
hour in the NOV would have Is ilied in bis
death. He said he tad daen in the NOV
siRoe bedtime the Eight besore sgt c cred 10
excuse f5r eating such a strange .capeT-
william A. 0hiey. : Somerset county boy /
bV birth ard education, IS the present Secre-
tsry OF State Of West Virginia. and draws
the largest salary Of sny Of that common
wealth's officials. His father wss former
resident Of Berlin, and Ess member Of the
firm OF stoner & Ohley. foundrymen. dis
son William, now about IS years OF age.
drited into West Virginia and became ell
Tor Of the FairmOnt Lader. He made him
self very useful to Governor Fleming in his
contest with Judge Gof for the Gubernatori-
al chair two years ago, and when the former
was declared elected drew the frst prize in
the way ofan $ ,O00 appointment.
A party of young men from Somerset and
stonycreek townships have been having a
good bit OF fan for the@selves bu; not so
much for the other fellows whom they have
attempted to frighten, aud in some few cas-
e sucoeedsd pretty well. The party referred
20 disguise themselves in old clothing and
fantastic hats. and With chsrred faces enter
the houses Of neighbors and demand that
meals be cooked for them, threatening TO
rob and burn the houses il their demands
are no. granted One Ofthe gentlemen recent
" visited by the young men succeeded IN
learning their names and promises to bring
prosecution against them unless they sPsed-
ilv aesist from this kind Of foolishres.
Yhere is more or less kicking being done
in all sections OF the county, on account OF
the couuty commissioners sitting to hear !
spneals from the trienniAl assessment Of 1872
in their Office in the court house, instead OF
visiting each township and borough on sta
tei days. as las been the custom heretofore. 4
perssas desiring 10 appeal from the assess {
orr resuss, ~ compelled to visit the ooun-
" seal ia order 70 10 %, and in many cases
a. j.. GREATER eost than toe slsOunt OF taxes {