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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-27
Yours in the Cause,
j. i. MILLIGAN,
Presldent MexIcan Veterans

There are only seven left here, and
about six in Portsmouth, Va. Stir the
laggards up. for JEFF. Davis was man
among men" In the days Of the Mexican
war.
n. B.-Are we assigned any place in
line. or are we thought of anyhow? Call
out the "old vets and enlist the Press
gang in this cause. j. Il. NJ.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-27
no HIs Remnlns Reverence.

The following letter. received In Rich
mond yesterday. will explain itself;
NORFOLK. VA. May 25 1898.
Major Poe. MEX Vet" Richmond, Va,
Old Comrade:-
IL we were so soon done for,
What do we live for?
The modern heroes on the committee
don't appear TO know that one impOr-
tant epoch in our national history was
February p, 1Si7-the battle Of Buena
Vista. where the Anglo-Americans met
the I.atins fve to one-and won. Jef.
Davis saved that battle, but not a MeM-
can veteran living has been invited 10 do
his remains reverence. Why is this thus
ly? who's TO blame or where's this ig-
n0rance Of facts? Please write and let
me know the state OF facts, for I'll be
there if l have to draw on the last war
for eligibility.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-27
An Incendlary Fire in Roanoke.

ROANOKE, VA, May 26-Special-ln-
formation has been received here that
j. A. Brooke. who died I'm Alexandra, mo-
the 23d instant, committed suicide. his
body was inferred in Norfolk to-day.
A Sl.7O0 house in Northwest Roanoke,
belonging to d. Il. Barbour. was burned
by an incendiary at II o'clock last night.
Ex-Governor Fftzhugh Lee was here
to-day, but declined to be interviewed on
the senatorial fight.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-27
One Negro Shoots Another.

CHARLES CITY. VA. May 6.-spe-
cial.-Yesterday evening at o'clock
James Robinson shot and killed Elsie
Ross. wife of Mat Ross, near Howards
store, In this county. James Lee was IN
the house at the time Of the shooting,
and remarked TO Elsie when he saw Rob
inson coming up to the house that he
expected II would make him CRob.nsom
mad 10 find him there. Robinson came in
and instantly shot the womaI,, and IS now
AT large. The parties are all colored.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-27

II will soon be too hot for ladies' and
children 10 stay Ia the city. Call on II.
T. Chaffin & CO.. No. ! north Tenth
street. and get free circular OF cheap
and desirable country homes. They WIZ
drive you around the country In their
own carriages TO see many nice places.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-27

Confederate flags at Mitteldorfer's. ~
north Seventh.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-27

The Planters National Bank offers
every facility to patrons and solicits the
accounts OF merchants, manufacturers.
CORPORATIONS and individuals
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-27

Westbrook Artesian Table Water. un-
eouaed for Rarity, flowing out OF depth Of
300 feet through solid rock.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-27

Davis flags at Mitteldorfer's. "a north
Seventh.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-27

westhrook ArtesIan Table Water now
.rnnIisd by GEORGE sCHEN.
'1pF Main and Eleventh ntreaks.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-27
For Malaria, Liver Trou-
bic, or Indigestion, use
BROWNS IRON BITTERS

Virginia flags at Mitteldorfer'a NJ
north Seventh.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-27

Badges az Mlrteldorfer's. ia north
Seventh.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-27

pisordered Liver set right with Bee
CHAINS Pills
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-27

Go to the Nay Queen Adnisaisa ~
= cents.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-12-20
New Official Clerks.

The newly elected county officials hay {
pretty definitely determined upon who will
be their clerks and deputies during the en-
suing three years. Henry f. Barron, the
accommodating and efficient deputy-Sherif
will, during the next three years, assist Mr..
Franklin P. saylor TO conduct the business
ofthe Prothonoiary's Office. We are safe in
saying that the county has never had more
popular and accommodating deputy Sheriff
than Mr.. Barron, and that he will prove
equally efficient and popular in the Pro-
thono,ary's Office goes without saying.
Treasurer-elect Pugh is such a,horough
mathematician and business man that he
will be able to conduct the affairs OF that
Office without assistance, and will prove as
popular an officer as be did candidate
Mr.. George NJ. Baker, a prominent school
teacher and active Republican of Milford
township. will succeed Mr.. Barron in the
SheriA's Oiiice. He is well and fayorablF
known throughout the county, and Sheriff
Hoover will find in him a popular and
Trustworthy deputy. Mr.. Baker will re-
move his family to Somerset shortly after
the first Of January.
Register & Recorder Miller has selected his
brother, Frank, for clerk in his office. He
will also be assisted for several months by
the present capable and accommodating
clerk, Joe" Levy. The new clerk has been
engaged in business in Johnstown for some
time and will bring with him the training
that will qualify him in every way to dis
charge the duties of that Office to the salts
faction of his employer and the general pub
lie, and we have no doubt will soon become
as popular with persons having business il
that Office as is his predecessor.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-12-20
THE Beech CREEK EXTENSION.
From the ciearfieId Coal Region TO
Pittsburgh.

The rumors that have been floating around
for some time in regard TO the proposed
extension of the Beech Greek Railroad from
Mabaffey. Cleariield county. to connellsville,
find confirmation in the following special
from Chicago. The route OF the road IS as
get prob.ematical. The large purchases of
coai lands in the county by parties identified
with the Vanderbilt interests, and the re-
ported presence Of two engineer corps in the
north Of the county, indicates that the line
will pass through this region.
The Chicago special says: The most i'm
poriant and significant piece of railroad coz
struciion in the United States is that which
will next spring connect the Lake Erie sys-
.em at CsnoellsvilIe with the cleaIheld &
Beech Creek railroad st MAhaffey, twenty
Eve miles southwest Of Clarified. This con-
Meeting link will be about % miles in length.
The Beech Creek would probably have been
extended from Mahsifey to Pittsburgh some
time ago, but forihe difficulty in securing ter
nimsl facilities The Pennsylvania has fought
in every way to prevent it obtaining ent-
rance into tie Smoky City, but a way seems
nov to have been found TO overcome tha.
obstacle
The student of railroading needs only
these facts 10 tell the results Both roads
are owned by the Vanderbilis. When the
- miles Of track are completed it will give
the Yanderbilts access to the best anthracite
regions in Pennsylvania. More than that it
will give them new through freight and
passenger route from Chicago via Pitts
bnrgh and Philadelphia TO New York. The
latter part Of the route will be formed in
connection with the Philadelphia and the
Lehigh Valley Il will make mileage from
Chicago via Philadelphia to New YORK Of
less thaa l,01) miles, slmOs. exactly the
present mileage Of the Lake Shore and New
York via Buna,o. By using the more direct
and northern lines of the Rsading AL L.
high Valley, the mileage can be reduced 10
almost The present mileage of the Pennsyl
Yauia between Caicaso aud New York.
This plan will be carried out in its entire
ty as early as possible next spring ani will
be the most Important move on the railroad
checker board in years. Aside from the
opening of new through route it will give
the Vanderbilts a commanding position in
the coal trade. The date for the completion
of the work has not yet been settled, bat it
viii be early. The new line will be exactly
what the Yanderbllts must have to meet the
competition of the Pennsylvania. For six
months the New York Central has tried in
vain to equalize the freight diferentials on
seaboard business. The two cents advantage
enjoyed by the Pennsylvania on Philaiel-
pA;a delivery gives that road an immense
advantage on export business. olly within
a week has it been learned that the Pennsyl
yanis positively refuses 70 reopen the differ
entail question. Under the circumstances it
becomes necessary for the Vlnderbilts to Sc
cure Philadelphia outlet practically their
own"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-12-20
GEyEEAL MOSES ANDREw Ross.

dENEEAL 4OHkS ANDkEh hOcs.
The death of General Moses Andrew Ross,
in his sith y ear, at his home in Petersburg,
Addison township, on Tuesday, 18th inst,
from the effects of heavy cold, removes
from the scene of action cne of the most
prominent figures in the history of this
county.
Born in Masontown, Fayetts county, Of
Scotch-Irish parentAge, he removed to this
county when lad and settled down among
the sturdy people Of that race who predomi-
mated in Addison township. Commencing
his business career as a clerk in n country
store he soon became the owner of an estab-
lishment himself and for more than sixty
five years occupied the same building as o
store for general merchandise With the
single exception Of Samuel Philson, Of Ber-
lin, he was the Oldest merchant in the coun-
ty at the time of his death.
General Ross was a man OF large frame
and of remarkably handsome presence. In
his younger days be took an active part in
State malitia affairs and in that way earned
his title Of General.
He was prominent Wing in the days be-
fore the war and after the formation of the
Republican party he became an active work
er in the ranks Of that party. He was twice
q member of the legislature. and during his
last term was chairman Of the committee on
education and took an active part in promot-
ing and perfecting the public school system.
He was postmaster at Addison for q great
many years and suecessively filed nearly all
of the local offices.
For more than fifty years he was an act
i've and devoted member of the Methodist
Church, and had been called 10 fill every Of
fetal position obtsinable by layman. Tie
church at Addison sustains a seTere loss in
bis death.
General Ross was perhaps best known as
a friend and neigbboF. He was q man of
eXeepiionable learning and ability and his
strict integrity and business capacity quail
fed him for many positions of trust and re-
sponsibility. His counsel was eagerly
sought and accepted by all who knew him.
In the wide circle in which he was known
no one possessed greater influence for all
that was good, or did more to mould public
sentiment and opinion. He was always a
pronounced temperance man.
Six sons and two daughters survive him
orville A. Ross, Robert T. Ross, Mary C.
Ross, of Addison; A. Marshall Ross, Of
Confluence; Mrs Sullivan Johnson, George
c. Ross, of Pittsburgh; Mansfield A. Ross,
Frank ". Ross, Coraopolis. Pa.
The interment took place on Friday st
noon and was attended by large concourse
Of friends and neighbors, all of whom were
sincere mourners.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-12-20
Walt sorber,s Pants.

Walter Sorber, the well-knoEn stock
dealer Of 5ioyestown, returned home Friday
from an extended trip through the east
Thursday be stopped of at Harrisburg and
after attending to business in that city went
TO the Pennsylvania station for the purpose
ofiakiag a train foE Johnstogn.
After wait of several minutes his train
came along In passing through the ircn
gate in the thrOng Of people, each of whom
was pushing more or less, ne felt some per-
son tug at his back He turned quickly and
at the same moment placed his hand on his
pocket To his surprise he fund the trous-
ers had been cut completely away around it.
He noticed man trying to get out Of the
crowd. Sorber drew back his fis, and dealt
the crook a terrible blow, knocking him
down.
At this j1nctune police officer appeared
upon the scene and took the pickpocket into
custody. A struggle ensued and soon the
prisoner broke loose and made good his
escape. Mr.. Sor5er had his purse, which
contained considerable sum of money, in
the pocket but fortunately it was not taken.
Mr.. Sosber thinks the thief had been fol-
lowing him and thought that that would be
the best place to undertake the job. Il was
close call aud his paataloOns will require
sons mending.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-12-20

Wednesday night be gave up lies ftfnl
struggle and closed bis eyss in sleep. He
he'd attained the advanced age Of 81 years
and when the Messenger came he found him
waiting and willing 20 90.
Mr.. Reel was born ia Shade township,
where he constantly resided. Like Squire
Beam he was a man Of rugged constitution
and rarely, If ever, required the services of a
physician.
Heeujoyed the affection and esteem Of sll
his ueighbors, aud was wei and popularity
known throughout the county. He served
as member Of the board Of county COM
missioners and performed his duties to the
satisfaction Of the people Of the county. He
was an earnest and aggressive Republican.
Mr.. Reel was an intelligent, hard working
farmer, and by thrif. and industry accumu-
lated competency. lie was noted for his
genial disposition and hospitality. His
wife preceded him to the grave several years
ago. He is survived by FIVE children, as fol-
lows; Mrs. Alba, wife Of Jacob Kimmel, Of
Stonyereek township; Sayilla, wife of Jo-
seph Lambert, OF Shade township; Jane,
wife Of William Small, OF JohustOwn /;
Maggie and Matthias, who reside al home.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-12-20
A Tale of Peace and Repose.


Abraham Beam, who died last Wednesday
night at his home in Somerset county, spent
the e6 years Of his life on the one farm
Where he brea,hej his first breath be breath
ed bis last. In this time Of unrest, when
travel is passion, and Whel one place has
hardly come to seem ike home until it is
wearied Of and another sought, in a different
county or State, it is worth while 10 ask il
this man was not as happy, as useful, as in
tellisent while passing his more than four
score and ten amid familiar scenes as are
those who range over half the sace Of the
earth? Emerson said that IT vas folly 10
travel for knowledge when he could step in
TO his garden and pick up handful Of
earth in which there were untold mysteries
appealing to the Imagination and intellect.
and knowledge 10 engage him for all his
days, and perhaps il was Charles Kingsley
who preached a beautiful sermon on the
blessings Of routine. Like all philosophers.
Emerson exercised his right to be inconsist-
eni, and travelled widely, but what he saws
contains a rich truth, aud there is a rich
truth, too, in the saying that there is bless
edness in routine, but there are few who
have the gift 10 attain TO IL. Nearly a cent
ury o. the same farm Il tells Of peace and
repose which charms one amid the rocking
and sEsying Of the restless multitude, in
this city to-day, in another to morrow, ever
on the move, ever going til the grave is
reached. Pittsburgh Times.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-12-20
Drowned in a MIL Race.

Richard 0'Coanor, of Cambria county, a
brother of James OConnor. Of Jenner
township, was found dead in Thomas mill
race in COnemangh township. Sunday
night. He had been in JohnstoEn Satur-
day, and With a nephew, z. J. o'Connor
of Connor post oflse, was driving home
late Saturday afternoon. When near
Thomas mill the old gentleman said he
was cold and would walk the rest of the
distance home. He alighted and Peter
drove on with the team. Arriving at bis
home be put the horses away and retired
without waiting foT the arrival of his IN
Gle. At noon sunday he arose from his
bed and il was not till then that the old
gentleman's absence was discovered. A
search was at once instituted and later in
the afternoon the body was fouad lyilg
in the race. After the unfortunate
man had left the wagon he walked
directly down over the bank into the
the race, IS ais f1ol-p-inls in the snow in
d,cated. The BODY was removed TO the
home Of James oC0anor. from where it
was buried yesterday afternoon The de-
ceased was in his 66sh year, and had been
a suff.rer from heart trouble for some time,
and it is supp 1sed that an attack of this
caused his death. He was born in Jenner
toRnshiP, and was engaged in farming sll
his life He is survived By two sons and
one daughter.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-12-20
Criminal court.

Tie ElloNing cases were disposed Of a,
last weeks term Of court
William Faith, charged with assault aud
battery and with resisting an officer. was
found not gully. but vas mulcied for all Of
the costs.
" Not guilty bat the defendant 10 pay all
costs was the verdict in the case of
Edward Sfos.oller, charged With adultery.
Ih the case CT the Common wealth vs..
Curtis L. weimsr. charged With forgery, the
costs were divided between the prosecutor
and defendant.
mol pros was entered in the case OF
Emanuel KOOniz, charged with adultery.
f. l. Shoemaker vas sentenced to ten
months in jail and the costs Of prosecution
and to pay q certain amount quarterly tow
ards the support Of his child He was found
guilty Of adultery and f and b.
Robert H. Singer was sentenced 10 pay a
fine Of s.. all theeosis Of prosecution and 3
months in jail. He was convicted Of assault
and battery
Josiah l. Berkey was sentenced to pay s
fine Of 500, all costs Of prosecution and
three months in Jail. Mr. Berkey was con
vicied Of violation Of the liquor laws. Much
sympathy IS felt for him because his ofIense
consisted in selling wine OF his own manu-
facture- He succeeded to business which
had been carried on for many years BY his
father-in-laE.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-12-20
E1,zanrru HARnArou.

Mrs. Elizabeth HaTbaugh died at her
home on West Main stree. Saturday morn
ing, aged S. years, months and three days
Death resulted from physical troubles Incl
dent TO old age Mrs Harbaugh's maiden
name was S;atler. and she was born IL the
''Statler" stand, a favorite hostelry in the
active days Of the Ligonier pike on the sum-
NIT Of the Allegheny mountain, six miles
east Of StoyestOwn. When a young woman
she Was married to James b. Roberts, by
whom she had four children, namely Mrs.
Elizabeth Rice and the late Mrs. John IL
weimer, of Somerset; Miss Mary White
hill, Of Bedford county, and hrs. Maggie
Lyons, OF Fulton county. For a number
of years Mrs. Roberts kept the hotel vest Of
town, on the site OF George Tayman's pres
ent cottage. Mr.. Roberts dying in course Of
time his widow married Michaal Harbaugh,
of Somerset Two children resulted from
the second marriage. only one of whom
Ms Amelia Mcclure, of Kansas, survives
The deceased was a consistent member of
the Lutheran church and was the Oldest
member of that denomination in Somerset
at the time OF her death. She was a good
and kind neighbOr and was loved and re
specied by all Of her friends.
The funeral took plaee Sunday afternoon,
when the body was laid to rest in the In
theran cemetry.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-12-20
E,oUrRE Ans,x Br.u

Esquire Abrsm Beam is dead at the age OF
sc years. He passed to his final reward at
10 o'clock Wednesday morning at his home
in Lincoln tow nship. lie was born and al
ways lived on the farm on which be died.
He oft expressed desire u round out an
even century of life, and had it not been for
the cruel beating be received at the hands OF
three masked robbers who visited his home
one night during the latter part of August,
bis wish in all probability woald have been
gratided. Up until that time be was in the
enjoyment Of all his faculties and looked
eagerly forward to the day when be would
pass his hundredth mile stone, bet he never
rallied from the shock and Injuries inflic.el
By the robbers.
Squire Beam was an extraordinary man
in many respects. He was over six feet tall
and was endowed with great physical
strength. 1t IS said that he never required
the services of physician until few years
prior to his DEATH He was more than or
dinarily intelligent and always eyinced a
keen interest in passing events. He was
generous to fault and was never as happy
as when surrounded by his friends and
neighbors. His board was indeed hospii-
able one and few days passed that he did
not entertain number of people. His ac-
gusintance extended throughout the county
and for many years visit to Squire Beams
was one OF the chief pleasures of his friends
from all sections.
Many years ago Mr.. Beam erected an oil
mill, where be manufactured fiaxseed oil in
large quantities for the market Of this and
adjoining counties. Afterwards ne erected a
wooden mill, and for number Of years con-
Quoted both mills successfully.
In the early fifties he was twice elected a
member of the board of county commits
sioners and was a member Of the board. when
the present Court House was erected. He
afterwards was a candidate for the Office of
Associate Judge, but suffered defeat at the
primary election. He was repeatedly elect
ed to the Office of Justice Of the Peace and
to other local Offices. He was Republican
since the birth of that party and always
took an active interest in its behalf
Mr.. Beam was twice married. His first
wife was Miss Simpson. Of Somerset town
ship. aud his seconda Miss siatler, of Stoyts
town. He is survived By his wife. two sons
and three daughters
The funeral took place Saturday morning,
when the body was laid to rest In the Beams
Eeformed Church graveyard
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-12-20
DEATHS HARVEST.
A Number of Prominent Residents
Pass Away.
Mas SoRa coFrRo1H.


This community sustained severe shock
Sunday y ben it became known that Mrs
A. II. Coffroth. wife OF General Cofroih. bad
expired at her rooms in the Somerset House
at IS minutes before one O'Clock.
Mrs. Cos,oth had been an invalid for
more than twenty years and when she was
attacked with grippe few days ago her
husband and friends became apprehensive as
TO the result Her death Was sudden, aud
although her friends we're spprehsnsiye,
they were still unprepared for the visit Of
the dread messenger.
Ms Coffroth was 6s years cid. She wss a
daughter of the late Jacob Kimnel, Of Ber-
lin. and was sister Of John o. Kimmel,
Esq. Ex Judge Charles KimmeI and Theo-
dore Kimmel Dr. Eiwsrd NJ Kimmel,
ex-Judge Francis Kimmel, and Miss Belle
Eimmel, all deceased, were, also, her BROTH
ers and sister.
\ IS. Coffroth was highly educated, ae-
complished and amiable lady. She was pop
ular with all classes Of socisiy and possessed
peculiar fascination for young people who
delighted in her society. She was charm
ing c0nvers.tionalis; and by reason of wide
travel and reading possessed vast fund Of
information
She is survived by her husband and one
son, A. Bruce Coffroth, Esq, of Lincoln,
Neb.
A peculiar coincidence in Mrs. Colfroth's
death is the fact that she and her three
children, all of whom preceded her to the
grave, all died at precisely the same hour Of
the day.
The many friends of General Coffroth
throughout the county and state will learn
with sorrow Of the ain Iliction that has be-
fallen him Few husbands and fathers in
this community have ever bowed under a
greater weight of tribulstion than has come
to him. He has the deepest sympathy Of
all his fellow townsmen in his distress.
The funeral will take place from the resi-
dence or Mrs. Kate b. Cof'eoth at o'clock
to-day. The services will be conducted by
Rev MulIendore, of the Disciples Church,
the deceased having been a faithful member
of that denomination for many years.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-12-20
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN

And 1t win Concern Everybody Who
Wants to Buy Goods Cheap.
have purchased the entire stock Of store
goods of J. N. -Holderbaum, Somerset, Pa,
consisting of Clothing, Gents Furnishing
Goods, Hats, Caps, Boots, Shoes. Dry Goods,
Carpets. &c.
AsI must make quick returns on this
stock will sell al greatly reduced prices.
All goods sold for cash or approved note.
No open accounts. Respectfully.
JAMES B. HoLDERBAUM,
Somerset Pa.