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Scranton Wochenblatt. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1865-1918, 1894-04-27
Ser seolte Heptutt.

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meinem Sduiter ipirtli9 iebr 5ufrie.
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sana u.rsibt iie au.beaa9len!"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-03-14
ooroners, Costa.

Some time ago Judge A. D. Hazen, Of
Lawrence county, decreed that no costs
should be paid the Coroner and witnesses in
cases of sudden death, except in cases where
there was a strong suspicion of foul play.
Since that time the County Commissioners
have refused to pay costs.
A few days ago they bsthought TO cons1lt
their attorney on the subject. The attorney.
it seems, differs from the court, and gives
very good reasons for it. He says:
f" II is a settled law in Pennsylvania that
whenever the Coroner holds an inquest the
presumption is that he acts in good faith,
and until that presumption is overthrown
By evidence the county is bound to pay the
costs of the inquest. When a verdict is died
the only defense the county can make to the
payment Of the costs OF the inquest is by
producing evidence 20 rebut the presumption
that the Coroner acted in good faith, und
unless that fact is established BY sufficient
evidence the presumption in favor of the
good faith OF the Coroner remains, and the
county Is bound to pay the costs of his pro
oeedings,'i
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-03-14
Change of Date for Holding Repsb-
Iican Primary Election.

Wednesday. May 23d, 1894. has been nam
ed as the date for holding the Republican
State Convention.
Rule 10. of Rules Governing Republican
Primary Elections of Somerset County, pro
vides:
THAT the Republican party of Somerset
County shall held its primary election for
the nomination Of candidates on the fourth
Saturday OF June OF each year Psoridsd
that in years when the Republican State
Convention is held prior 10 that date. the
Chairman of the Republican County Com
miitee be authorized 10 call the said prima-
~ election at an earlier date the Chairman
10 give at least 30 days notice OF said change
of date"
By virtue of the authority of the above
quoted rule, notice is hereby given the Re
publican voters Of the County that on
SATURDAY, NAY I2h 1894,
a primsry election will be held for the pur-
pose of nominating candidates for the fol-
lowing named offices and electIng two dele
gates to the Republican State Convention:
One person for Congress.
One person for State Senator.
Two persons for Assemblymen.
One person for Poor Director
One person for Jury Commissioner.
ATTEST FEzD W. BIEsEcEER,
GEo. R. scuLL, Chairman,
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-03-14
Boundary Lines.

Secretary Stewart in his annual report
of the Department of Internal Affairs will
refer to the boundary line monuments and
the duty imposed when the several boards
of county commissioners Of the counties
adjoining the boundary between this State
and other States, providing for an exami-
nation of the monuments every five years.
Their reports are fled in the department.
Secretary Stewart questions the value OF
this law owing to the inability Of the county
commissioners to carry out its provisions.
The New York law provides for triennial
examinations of the monuments and CO.
operation with the proper authorities in
this State in examining and relocating the
monuments. Reference is made in the re-
yort to the joint examination Of the monu-
ments of the New York and Pennsylvania
authorities last year Most OF the monu-
ments are in good condition. Wherever
it was necessary to reset any Of them pains
were taken to locate them 50 deep as to be
beyond the danger of impairment by frost.
and each monument has been so completely
described in the report that future COM
missions appointed 10 examine them should
have no difficulty in determining their
location. 1t is recommended that the
Legislature should provide for triennial
examinations and the old law repealed.
Secretary Stewart thinks the examinations
could be made much cheaper.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-03-14

Mrs. James B. FredTell's legion of friend:
viii be pleased &c lea.n that she returned
Monday evening to her home in this place
after an absence of five months in the city
of Pittsburgh, during al Of which time she
was receiving treatment az the hands of a
celebrated specialist. For q number Of
years Mrs. Tredgell mas been suffering from
a tumor that refused to yield to the treat
ment Of eminent physicians and as a last re-
course she was prevailed upon to visit the
Pittsburgh physician referred 70 above. The
result is that the tumor has been reduced al
leas, thirty i've pounds in weight, and hel
physician is confident that it can be entirely
removed in the course of a few more months
AMI that sbe will be restored to perfect
health.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-03-14
Ira Tate Acquitted.

The trial Of Ira Tate for the murder OF
Russell Tasker, in 1885, which occupied the
attention of the Fsyette county Court for
several days last week, resulted in a verdict
of aequittal, the jury finding the prisoner
not guilty.
The Tate and Tasker fami les were in feud
for some years prior to the killing. the trou-
BILE arising through jealousy of young
woman. One day, in the winter of 1885,
members of both families attended a shoot
ing match at Hardin hollow, in the noun
iains above Haydentown. AS the Taskers
were going home Ira Tate shot and killed
Russell Tasker. His story on the stand was
that he was at home and had gone to bed,
when the Taskers came along and attacked
the house, swearing they would kill him.
They made an attack on the house, break
ing in the door and window with a single
tree, and ss Russell Tasker was entering the
window Ira shot him with gun.
Tate gave himself up to the sheriff, but
one day in 1886, when in company with a
deputy sheriff he was going to ace q sick
sister, be gave the deputy the slip and has
been at liberty until several months ago,
when be was re-arresled. Decatur Tasker.
one Of the witnesses 10 the case, was brought
TO Uniontown from the penitentiary, where
he is serving l0year sentence, having been
convicted Of being one of the McClelland-
town gang Of robbers sent up from Somer-
set county
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-03-14
New Bunco Game.

a pair Of swindlers have worked several
farmers along the Indiana line within the
last few days, The game is the lightning
rod scheme, with new addition. Garret
Homan, German, was induced to sign a
contract to have rods placed on his barn.
The contract was sealed in an envelope by
one Of the agents. who wrote his name on
it and handed it to HOman to keep until
called for. Homan's family became suspic-
ious and opened the envelope. The Gay fol-
lowing the agents returned, and finding the
envelope opened told Homan that he had
violated the postal laws, but they would
compromise for $3.50. A note was promptly
given, and four other farmers were caught
in the same way for from 500 to $500.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-03-14

Hiram Y oder. aged twenty-five years, 4
son Of Mr.. and Mrs. John Yoder, of Hol-
sopple fell under moving east-bound train
on the Pennsylvania Railroad, near Johns
town, shortly after two o'clock last wednes-
day afternoon and was so badly injured that
his legs had to be amputated.
Yoder was in the act of boarding the train
to 20 TO Johnstown when he met with the
accident. he was removed to hospital
where Drs. Lowmsn and Sheridan were
summoned and amPuisted bis legs-the
right one above the knee and the left one
below il. The patient did not revive from
the shock and died at five o'clock in the af-
ternoon. The body was prepared for burial,
after which it was removed to the home of
the unfortunate young mans parents for in
terment The funeral took place Friday.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-03-14

Yesterday morning C. s. Vannear put q
force OF lAborers at work digging the exca-
yaiions iOr his new hotel to be erected on
the Old Glade House site. The hotel
proper viii be G0xiOO feet, three-story brick
with a mausaId The Main Cross street ele-
yalion will be Eve stories. A twenty foot
addition on the south side Of the building
will contain the kitchen and laundry. An
entirely separate building viii contain the
boilers for heating the entire building by
steam and an engine for operating the elevA-
tor. Every foot of spacs between the Disci-
pie Church and the public square will be
utilized By the new hotel, and it Is not i'm.
probable that Mr.. Vannear will seek TO pur-
chase the church building in order to secure
additional room. An inspection Of the plans
and specifications for tbs new hotel confirms
what the HERALD said last week, that when
il Is completed it will be the largest. hand
somest, best equipped and best arranged
hostelry 10 this section Of the State.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-03-14
For the Farmer and Fruit Grove,


For the Farmer and Fruit Grower
99999 Tees, Vines, Plants, Evergreens,
Roses and Shrubbery for sale at half price.
Apple trees, very fine. ) to 6 feet high, of
all the leading varieties. 15c each or sl2
per hundred.
Pear trees, choice, to feet, all varieties,
SOC each or $40 per hundred
Prune and Plum trees, feet, all varieties,
soc each or $35 per hundred.
Peach trees, all sorts, very nice. 2Oc each
or SIS per hundred.
Apricot trees. feet high, very fine, 4Oc
each or 81 per doz
Raspberries, the choicest varieties, 81 IS
per 100 OF $50 per 1000.
Backberries SIS per thousand.
Strawberries, 40 different varieties, s. to sG
per thousand.
currants and Gooseberries l5c each or
l-5Q per dog.
FIowering Shrubbery of all varieties, 3 to
feet high, SOC each.
Roses, 20 different sorts, all very choice
SOC each.
Evergreens, 10 different distinct sorts
from SOC up to sl50 per tree.
Shade Trees for lawns and street planting,
from s to II feet high, very fine, from SOC to
75c each; special rates per doz.
Every tree, vine and plant warranted 10
be strictly frst-class and true to name, or
money refunded; best Of reference given
Address G. W.&H B. KEMP,
Harnedsville,
Somerset Co. Pa
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-03-14
cnurt Proceedings.

The following cases were tried At lasi
weeks term of court, the remainder of the
cases on the list having been settled or con
tinued:
r. +. Davis & CO., use Of Harry Davis VS.,
Elias Cunningham-Trespass-Verdict in
favor Of the plrintsf for s222.40 with inter
est from 18th January, 1921. Motion for
new trial fled
VIM. P. Meyers, Executor of Peter c.
Meyers, deed vs. Daniel Duecker-D. 5. b.
Verdict in favor Of the plaintiff for SelS.37.
Urias H. ssylor. et al VS.. Justice Bowman
and Abraham Enos-Ejeciment-Verdict in
favor of the defendant.
Josiah specht vs. f. G. MostolIer and Mos
es Barr-Appeal by defendant-Verdict in
favor Of the plaintiff for s252 IS.
NJ. C. Foor It al use of solomon Coleman,
vs.. Wm. IL Summer and DR.. Henry Carey
-Assumpsit-Verdict in favor Of tie plain
tiff for $780, Motion for new trial filed.
Nathan Limerick vs. John Emerick-Ap-
peal by detendan;-Yerdict in favor of the
plaintiff for S96 SO.
Harrison Snyder vs.. Samuel Buekman,
e a. Verdict in favor of the defendant.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-03-14
New Prices for 1894.
A Strange Protest.

From the Connellsvine Courier.
The most peculiar protest ever made to the
filing of a will in Fsyette county was heard
Saturday, when the will OF Israel Cope, OF
Jefferson township. was offered for probate.
Cope died last week and made his will few
days before his death. One Of the witnesses
to the will was Samuel Steen, a neighbor Of
Cope's. He protested against the filing OF
the paper on the ground that the testator
was of unsound mind when the testament
was made and signed The protest was a
puzzler both to Register and Recorder Binns
and to many attorneys whose opinion was
asked. No one was able to decide, having
no knowledge Of a similar case, and the Reg
lister is holding the matter open until he can
satisfy himselfas TO his legal duty in the
matter.
Cope was quite wealthy. The bulk of his
property is among his sons, leaving his
daughters only small sums with a proviso
that any heir who contests the will loses
what was left them by that instrument. 1t
is quite probable that an attempt will be
made to break the will if it is admitted by
the Register
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-03-14
Howorth's COMEDY Company

Last night the opera house was filed by
persons who had gone to witness the Come
dy of BlunderS. To say this troop is not
first-elass would be stating something that is
not true. Il was laugh from the beginning
and utterly devoid of vulgarity, and the PEI
sons who failed TO go last night missed a
treat. The scenery of the different places
and resorts in Ireland are doubly worth the
price of admission. The clog and jig dane
ing was the best ever seen in this city. The
book peddler has no equal anywhere. Our
theatre-going people are anxious that this
troupe should sometime return in the future
and then the opera house viii be packed and
jammed to its utmost capscity.-Cf Chronicle
Marion, Ind.
Will appear at the Somerset Opera House,
Friday evening. March 10Th. Tickets now
on sale at Neff & Casebeer's.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-03-14

The Listie Mining Company headed OF
a strike Monday Of last week in a summary
manner When the men reported for work
they were informed that all had been dis
charged and that they wonld receive the
wages due them upon calling on the cashier.
At the same time the miners were notified
that the Company would receive applica-
tons from those who wished TO return to
work, but reserved the right to accept or
rejec. all of them. About sixty-fiye Of the
seventy five miners were permitted to re-
sumo work, but the men who were suspect
ed with having melted a strike (which was
to have been made that morniDg) were re-
fused employment.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-03-14
DO you KNOW

That we make Artistic Pruning specially
during the spring, from March to May ?
If you have shade trees, eyergreens, shrub
berry or fruitIrees that need pruning, write
TO US for terms. We are the only men in
Somerset Co. that understand pruning thor
oughly. Over twenty years experience.
Satisfaction guaranteed; also contracts taken
for grating. Address
GEo. W. & H. B. KEMP,
Hsrnedsville,
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-03-14

-. McAuiiae. OK Conemaugh township
recently appointed storekeeper and gauger
in the internal revenue, ie-vice has been as
signed by Collector Kearns, TO the Williams
distillery at CaTollton, Cambria county
Storekeepers and gaugers are transferred
from one distillery to another in the revenue
district at the will ofthe Collector or as the
exigencies Of the service may require. Ii j:
unusual, however. for storekeePers to be as
signed TO duty outside Of the county il
which they reside.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-03-14
Harnedsyille,
Somerset Co, Pa



port.
At recent business convention Governor
Francis, of Missouri, who is in position to
know whereof he speaks, paid tribute to the
local newspaper:
Each year the local paper gives from $500
to s. 600 in free lines TO the community in
which it is located. No other agency can or
will do this. The editor, in proportion to
his means, does more for his town than any
other ten men, and in all fairness to him he
ought to be supported, not because you like
him or admire his writings, but because the
local paper is the best investment commu-
nifty can make. II may not be brilliantly
edited or crowded with thought, but finsn-
cially If is Of more benefit TO the communi-
ty than the teacher or preacher.
Understand me. do not mean mental
ly or morally, but financially, and yet on
the moral question you viii find most of the
local papers on the right side. To-day the
editors of the home papers do the most for
the least money Of any people on the face Of
the earth
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-03-14

Robert ID. Singer, who has been confined
in the county jail for the past three months
serving a sentence on a criminal charge, was
released from custody Monday m orning,
the term Of his sentence having expired and
the commissioners having arranged with
him in regard to the payment Of the costs OF
prosecution and the fine imposed by the
Court. He left Somerset on the noon train.
J. L. Derkey, was also released from Gus
dy of the Sheriff Monday morning. having
completed the three months sentence i'm
posed upon him for violating the liquor IL
cense law.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-03-14
howorth,s HIbarnlca.

Howorth's Hibernics Comedy and Spec
ialty Company appeared before large audi
ence at Music Hall last evening and made a
most favorable impression, judging from the
hearty applause that was frequently evoked
The Two Dams" were so eleverly made up
that it was very difficult to distinguish them
apart. The songs and jigs were especially
good and were enthusiastically encored
The play fairly bubbles over with mirth and
wit, and the characters were all acceptably
presented. The entertainment will be re,
peated this evening. and the merits tof the
performance should insure large attendance.
-Gdzesie, Pittston, Pa.
At Somerset Opera House, Friday night
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-03-14

Congressman Tom L. johnson, owner ol
the johnson Steel Works atJohnsiown, Pa.
authorizes the announcement that these
works will be removed TO Cleveland. The
company will erect a S5,o00-o0o plant there
which will include four blast furnaces, &
conveying plant, blooming mill, stand
ard IT. raii, a street. railway and a shape
and girder rail for street railways and struc-
,ural iron mills. The coppsuy will builc
its own coke ovens. Three thousand men
will be employed.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-03-14

Applicants for the Somerset post Office are
stall on the anxious bench i was thought
that President Cleveland would send in a
nomination for post master at this place as
sSon Ss he returned from his hunting and
fishing escsrs;on, but week has elapsed
since he returned 70 shs White House and
no appointment bad been made W TO the
time Of our going to press nomination
is confidently locked for this week and no
matter whom the lucky man may De there
4 bound 70 ke more OF less dissatisfaction
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-03-14
NOTICE.

IN ne OrpiGss' C0arf n Soasfse. CoHa;y, Pa.
In the estate Of joel l. King. late Of Upper Tur-
keyfOOt township. in said county.
NOTICE is hereby given that B. =. snyder
has made application 20 the Register Of Wills for
said county. for letters Of administration upon
the estate Of Joel l. King, who Is alleged 70 have
been absent and unbeard Of for more than seven
years last past and who is believed 10 be dead /.
that the sald Register has certified said applica-
ton % the Orphans Court OF said county, and
that on the litn day OF May. A. D. lS94. ~ the
Court House in the borough of Somerset, in said
county. the said C0hrt viii hear evidence con
eefning the alleged absence OF the said supposed
decedent. and thc circumstances and duration
thereof By the Court
JACOB s. MILLER
FEB - d clerk
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-03-14

After a successful trial Of the equipment
the Roswell facing mill near Ursina will
begin regular operations. Il will have a
capacity of 100 tons a day. J. Kritschgau
is president of this campany and J. d
Luker is general manager. The stock is
held by capitalists Of Sooitdale, Greensburg
and COnnellsville. Another company is
now being organized 10 put up mill at
which they will manufacture a new kind Of
p1astar.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-03-14

Chairman of the Republican County
Committee F. W. Biesecker has issued call
which viii be found elsewhere in this paper
for Primary Election to be held on Satur-
day, May 10Th. The early day for holding
the election is made necessary By the rules
adopted by the State Republican COMMITTEES
requiring delegates to the State Convention
to be elected in the same manner as Assem-
blymen.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-03-14
Bright Woman.

Who are anxious to accomplish the best
results, for the least money. should examine
the Cinderella Range before they buy; it is
good baker and q perfect roaster, and ev.
cry new feature Of practical worth is en-
bodied into its construction. 1t has pleased
thousands OF housewives, and viii please
you. Sold by JAS. B. HoLDERBAUx.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-03-14

NJ. Abner Mckinley, Of New York, spent
Saturday and Sunday with his relatives in
this place. It's Mr.. McKinley's intention
70 bring TO Somerset for the summer months
one o! New York celebrated conductors and
composers Of music and his wife, who is one
Of the leading yocalists of the metropolis,
in order that the students Of music in this
place may have the benefit Of their instruc-
! ton
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-03-14

Daniel W. Biesecker, son Of the late
Abram Biesecker, OF Jenner township, re-
turned home Sunday from Omaha, Neb.,
after an absence Of about two years. While
absent from Somerset county Mr.. Biesecker
visited a number Of the western states.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-03-14

Noah Shafisr a well-known and highly
respected citizen Of Somerset township, died
at his home near Coleman's Station, Mon
day evening, March 5.h. Death resulted
from consumption. Mr. Shafier took TO his
bed or Christmas, the day be was 50 years
Of age, and was confined there until death
came to his release. He is survived by four
children as follows: Mrs Jacob Kauiz and
Mss Jennie, Of Johas.oEn. Harvey and
Charles.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-03-14

Jonas I. Bser, ." the hustler" has some
thing 10 say 10 the readers Of this paper IN
our advertising columns that will not only
interest them, but viii be the means OF saw
ing them money, and al the same time will
keep them posted as to the proper thing in
gentlemsns wear.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-03-14

". Dick Shupe, a weli-kuown Johnstown
attorney. died al his home in that city al
eight o'clock Monday evening, aged p years
Death resulted from blood poisoning. About
eighteen months ago he vas married iC
Miss Anna, daughter Of James Benford. 3
prominent Johnstown contractor. He was
a son of 0. P. shupe Of Mt. Pleasant. This
deceased was well aud fayorably known II
Somerset.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-03-14
Somerset Normal.

A teachers Normal School will be opened
at this place on or about May the Goth. We
shall spare no efforts to make this one of the
best equipped Normals in the county. Cir
culars will be issued about April 1st
+. Z. PRITTs.
Y x Say1nR
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-03-14

Mrs. Sarah Reitz died at the home of hel
son Joseph, in Stonycreek township, Tues
day evening, March 9, aged y years. She
is survived by seven sons and two daughters
viz: Hartman and Henry OF Salisbury
William II. Of Somerset, Daniel G. Of Col
orado, Jacob Of Johnstown, Joseph Of stO-
nycreek, Conrad Of Illinois, Ellen Of Kansas
ana Elizabeth Of near Somerset.