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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-01-03
The Assessor and the Parson.

Mr. EDTToR From my childhood have
been accustomed to revere you men of the
quill as knowing all things, excepting, of
course, Cleveland's instructions 70 Willis,
and, perhaps few other mysteries in Dem
ocraiic politics, hence have q little differ
ence between the Assessor and the Parson to
submit 10 you
The other day the Assessor came and
wished Us to state, on oath or affirmation,
how much money We had at interest that
was taxable. We frankly told him that
what little money We had was in bank sub
ject to our check, but whatever balance re-
mained undistnrbed during an entire year
We were allowed three per cent interest on.
We then stated the exact balance upon
which We were allowed interest during the
past year-less than a years salary for q
country pars0n-requested him to please as
certain whether il were taxable, and if 50
we would cheerfuily fiji out statement and
pay taxes. but that q former Assessor hsd
inquired and informed US that such balance
was not taxable. The Assessor thought it
might be taxable for hslf the amount, since
We got only , per cent, but was not sire.
We requested him TO find out, and then we
would 6ll in his paper. He asserted that
he was under no obligations to call again.
and, unless We fixed up the paper then and
there he would, according TO his ins,ruc-
tions. if he found the balance taxable, return
II op1 tho T,-,n,;Ss;,na-s ,.o.,tl o11 n
per cent And right here, Mr.. Eli,Or, is
where our point Of difference comes in. /
hold that he has no right to make me a
"Centaur." for either am honest or I am a
scoundrel; If am sounded he has no
right TO take my word for the fact that /
have balance in bank, bu, if on the other
hand he takes it for granted that tell him
the truth in reference TO that balance, he has
no right 10 add 80 per cent. under the sooln-
dTel clause in the assessmsn! papers. For
those papers provide that. " If any one re-
fuse or neglect to properly Gll GU. such pa
psrs, &c, then the Assessor shall examine
the dockeis, &, &e., aEd ascertain what
moneys he has &c, and 10 such sum as he
feds the Commissioners shall add 80 per
cent" Bat defy him to fad a single
scratch on any docksis. e., that have enc
penny on interest; even the per cent. on
bank balance IS only verbal understand
irs between myself and the banker. Bat
have by no means refused to make ont such
statement, when once l know whether IN.
deed / am taxable with my money. aud gave
him the exsct amount that he might inquire
concerning il. bat he claims be is under no
obligations to comes second time, and We
do not dispute that. We simply claim the
right Of being treated either as an homes,
man or as a soouIdrel, and if the latter
then We protest against his taking our word
but insist that he find from d1ckets, &c.
whether we have any money at interest.
Are We right or are We wrong Please tel
Us PARsos.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-01-03

Friday morning the barn Of Aaron Smuck-
er. near Downeg, was entirely destroyed
by fire. Nothing was saved except the live
stock and some harness There was stored
in the barn besides hsy and feed. all Of
Mr.. smucker's fsrming implements, and
these were burned up with the barn. The
are was 6rst seen in the lOft, between and
lam. The loss is a heavy one to Mr..
smucker as IL Is only about two years since
the barn vas built and the Insurance. upon
Il was small. The cause Of fire is unknown.
Mr. Smoker, we are informed, viii re
huili.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-01-03
MARY rAYxAs.

Mr.. and Mrs.. David Tsymaa, of Lavans-
vile, were called upon last Wednesday to
mourn the death oftheir daughter, Mary,
aged D years, who died at the home of her
sister-Mrs. Annie Gregory-in New Stanton,
Wesimoreland county.
Miss Tayman left her home last Septem-
Der, and af>er spending several weeks in
Chicago went to visit friends in the West
She arrived in New stanton about Dec. 1st,
and shortly after her arrival was prostrated
by fever.
She was one OF the brightest scholars ever
graduated from the Somerset borough public
schools, and was very popular among her
large circle of acquaintance. The remains
were brought to Somerset Thursday after
noon and removed to the home Of her
parents The funeral took place at go
Friday afternoon.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-01-03

Samuel Flick. venerable and highly
respected citizen Of Jefferson township, died
Wednesday, Dec. %. He had been suffering
for several years from the ailments incident
to old age, but the immediate cause of his
death was owing TO a severe attack of grippe
lie is survived by three children, silas. Mrs.
Silas Cable, and Mrs. Simon Young, sll of
Jefferson township.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-01-03
Farmers Institute.

Farmers attend their annual In
stitute TO exchange ideas in order
to more successfully and eeonomi-
cally carry on practically farming.
Those of an economical and practi-
cal turn Of mind will find the clear
ance orreduction sale of Mrs. A. E.
Uhl when attending the institute a
good place to save money in pur-
chasing necessary supplies for the
present and spring season.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-01-03

Fire destroyed the large frame dwelling
house Of Mrs. Susan Heiderhs iser, near
BakersviIle, last Wednesday morning. The
fire occurred at three O'Clock in the morning
and resulted from a defective hue. The
family Of James Shafer occupied the build
ing snd it was with great difdculty that they
succeeded in saving part OF their house
hold furniture. The loss will reach several
thousand dollars; insurance s., 900.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-01-03
Deaths Harvest.
MRS. ABsax xussrn

Mrs. Abram Musssr died at her home on
Union street ct six O'Clock yesterday morn
ing, aged about 81 years. She had been in
delicate health for number ofyears, suffer
ing from complication Of diseases, and
when she was seized with grip two weeks
ago her family and friends became appre-
hensiye as 70 the result.
Mrs Musser was devoted member Of the
Disciples Church and was esteemed by the
entire community for her many motheriy
and christian virtues. She Is survived By
her husband and by three children, NJ. J.
Pritts. Esq. cashier Of the Somerset County
National Bank, Mrs. Walter Henley, Of Som
erset township. and Irwin Pritts, of Omaha.
Neb, sll children by former marriage with
Joseph Pritts, who for a number of years
was a well known and prominent resident of
Somerset.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-01-03
SARAH EuBRlGHr.

Mrs. Sarah Rubright died Friday night
from old age at her home in Berlin. Mr..
and Mrs. Rubright removed to Berlin from
Perry county in 1924 Her husband died
from the effects Of q broken leg in ls4l,
leaving her to provide for large family.
The record OF her birth was lost, bu, she was
believed to be past ninety years Of age.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-01-03

Sheriff Hoover has been confined to his
home in Berlin foI the past tea days. suffer
ing from an attack Of quinsy. Saturday az
ternoon Register and Recorder Hiieman
drove to tba; place and administered the
oath Of Office TO him. The deputy-SherifT-
dr George BakeT-took the oath Of office at
an early hour Monday morning and at once
took charge Of the Sheriff. Office. Later in
the day ex Sheriff Good qualified as deputy
Sheriff and will assist Mr.. Baker in conduct
ing the business until the Sheriff is able to
take hold.
Tuesday morning Sheriff Hoover and
family came TO Somerset with all of their
household effects. Mr.. Hoover's condition
is greatly improved and in the course of ten
DAYS be will be as well as usual. Had
Sheriff Hoover failed to take the oath OF
Office until after he came to Somerset, the
County Coroner, DIR. II. ID. Moore, would
have acted as Sheriff until the duly elected
officer was qualified.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-01-03
MRS rAcoR zIGLFR.

Mrs Jacob sigler, aged 20 years, died at
her home in Somerset township, at an early
hour Christmas morning. She IS survived
by three sons and two daughters. She was
a member Of the Lutheran Church and was
esteemed by all who knew her for her many
virtues.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-01-03

Mrs. James B. Saylor passed away at her
home in this borough al an early hour on
the morning Of December 2lst, from heart
failure. Her death was unexpected. she was
a most estimable lady and was beloved By
all Of her acquaintancss. She is survived by
her husband and eight children, the young
est Of whom is only three weeks cid.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-01-03

The Farmers Institute. to be held in the
Court House ne1t Wednesday and Thurs
day, promises TO attract larger crowd than
usual and the committee having charge Of
the arrangements have prepared for an over
fiow meeting in case all the people who may
attend cannot be accommodated with seats
in the Court room.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-01-03

6snstcr " B. Critchheld, accompanied by
his son John, leit for Lock Haven, Monday.
At that place the young man will enter the
State Normal School and his father will re-
turn to Harrisburg for the purpose Of wit
Messing the proceedings Of the Republican
State Convention in session in thar city
to-day
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-01-03

A typographical error occurred in the
columns Of the Tyrone Herald a few days
seo which brought forth the following
letter
DEAR EDrroR: In your issue of yesterday
your typesetter by mistake lor it may be in
tentionally) made the notice read Drunk
ard Church" for "Dankard." 1t is matter
Of 10 importance 10 Us, but it gives us sn
opportunity TO state what, perhaps, many OF
vour readers d. not know. There is MT in
the United States, or in any ether country,
a saloon or licensed house kept By a men,
Der Of the Dankard Church. II any oshe:
church can present beit0r record on the
temperance question let them speak. Fur
ther, no one can be a member Of the church
Of known intemperste habits.
Brethren" is the recognized name Of our
church. but the term ~Dunksrd" is used in
the notices, because some persons know the
church only by that name.
J. b. BRUEBArez.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-01-03

Mrs. P A Johns, wife Of the proprietor
of the Commercial Hotel, lockwood, won
the handsome doll offered by the lockwood
Millinery Company to the customer guess
ing nearest the number Of seeds cOniained
in a quart jar. Mrs. Johns guess was 1875.
The doll is ~ inches tall and IS the hand
soonest one ever brought TO Somerset
county.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-01-03

Norman W Fit, aged 10, Of Jefferson
township. died on Thursday, Dec 2isi, from
lock-j Resders Of the HERALD viii Ts-
member that young Fit accidensly dischsrg
edthe contents Of his gun into his foot while
changing the gun from one hand to another
while hunting five OF six weeks ago. The
physician who was called upon to dress his
wounds advised thst the injured foot be
amputaied, bat the suffered would not agree
70 amputation until the day prior to his
death, and when Il was too late to ssve his
Fsr,
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-01-03

The Governor Of Iowa has pariOned Adam
Deiiz, a native Of this county, who had been
an inmate Of the Iowa State penitentiary
for the past ten or twelve years, having been
convic cied on charge of murder. The al
legation was that Deitz and woman with
whom he had been on intimate terms, had
conspired aud poisoned the woman's hus
band. Deiiz was q local horse doctor and an
attempt was made to establish the fact that
be had furnished the poison. Conviction was
secured on circumstsn;isl evidence aud
many persons believed the prisoner was in
nocent Among those who believe him
innocent Is the editor Of the Cedar Rapids
Gasc.le, and to his uniiFiag Efforts in his be-
hall, De:iz in a large measure owes his
liberty The petition for his pardon was
signed By the Judge who tried the case
Many Of the older people of this county
remember Adam Dsi,z and a number OF
them manifested lively interest in his be-
half lie is now past seventy years OF age.
In a communication from Rev E. Mang-
Is. formerly pastor Of the Evansville Lu-
iheran Church, now of Gettysburg, the
HERAIp Is informed that the surgical opera
lion performed upon his daughter, Katie,
by DR.. Keene, Of the Jefferson Medical Col
lege, Philadelphis, was very successful For
the past four or i've years Miss Msnges had
suffered from a diselse known to the pro-
fessiOn as 'osteo Sarcoma,n causing her in
tense suffering and agonizing paia in her
right arm.
An hour or two after the amputation Of
the arm had been performed the sufferer be
came aroused and remarked: Oh. my right
arm is so coli; even down TO the ends Of my
| fingers"
Four weeks after the operation Miss Man
ges Els removed to her home, and heI
father writes ''is bright and cheerful
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-01-03

In the Disciples Church, at six O'Clock
Thursday evening. Mr.. Thomas Leadbester,
ofJohnstown, and Miss Lizzie Huston, Of
Ibis place, were united in marriage by Elder
William Nullendore, in the presence Of a
large number Of friends Of the bride and
groom The bride IS one Of somerset's most
esiimable ladies. and the groom is an en-
pioye ofth Cambria ron Company. Mr.
and Mrs Leadbeater viii reside in Johns
town
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-01-03

y. George Keim, formerly a popular teach
er in the Somerset public schools, now prin-
cipal of the public schools, at Elkins, West
Va, and editor ofthe LateT- Mountain week
ly paper Of the same place, was circulating
among his numerous Somerset friends last
week. Mr.. Keim is an Elk Lick township
how
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-01-03

The viii Of the late General Moses Ross,
Of Addison township, was proba,ed one day
last week. Sullivan Johnson. son-in-law,
A Marshall Ross and Robert +. Ross, cons
Of the tes;stor, are named as executors. The
instrument was written by the testator and
is Of unusual length. II bequeaths 5000 cash
10 each the eight heirs, and provides that the
residue Of the estate-ysriOusly estimated al
from SS00o0 10 SloOOo0-be divided eqaally
among his heirs. The executors are given
instructions as to how the tesiator would
have them discharge their trust, but leaves
the settlement Of all his aifairs to their judg-
ment.
General Ross was noted for his lenieney
towards those who were indebted to hin,
and he desires his executors to show the
same disposition. 50 far as they eau consist
emily do 50, towards those indebted TO his
estate
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-01-03
TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN |!

And II VIII Concern Everybody Who
Wants to Buy Goocs Cheap-
have purchased the entire stock of store
goods of ]. N. Holdsrbann, Somerset, Pa.
consisting Of Clothing, Gents Furnishing
Goods, Hats, Caps, Boots. Shoes, Dry Goods.
Carpets. &c.
As l must make quick returns on this
stock viii sell at greatly reduced prices.
All goods sold for cash or approved note
No open accounts Respectfully.
J4xB D. HoLpxzHAvA,
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-01-03

Mr.. c. G. Campbell, Of Johnstown, has
been appointed District Deputy High Priest
Of Portage Chapter, for the districts Of Blair,
Cambria, Somerset, Indiana, Westmoreland,
Fayette and Green counties, TO succeed C.
\. Stark. of Greensburg.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-01-03

All of the new Court House ofiicisls were
on hand at the commencement Of business
Monday morning All Of them had PFC
Eionsly taken the Oath Of Office and the
matter Of turning over the public records .
them WIS speedily transacted, as the books
had ali been broaght up to date by the retiring
officials. Throughout the day the offices were
crowded with the friends Of the new officers
WHO called TO eI end thsir congratulations
and wish them " 4 Happy New Year"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-01-03
cArnAR1xE scaRocK.

Mrs. Catharine Schrock died Saturday, Dec.
p, at her home in Brothersyalley township.
Her husband. Joseph Schrock, died fifteen
years ago. She is survived by eight children,
six sons and two daughters. The deceased
was well advanced in years and was a mem
Der OF the AElish Church.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-01-03

The season is now open. Get your gun
Colt, Winchester, Marlin, Stevens and Flo
oert Rifles, single and double barrel Shot
Guns of all kinds, Revolvers a specially at
J. b. Holderbaum's Hardware Store, Somer-
set Pa
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-01-03

Anincresse Of pension has been granted
John Custer, Of Buckstown; a reissue has
been granted William p Huston, Of SOmer-
set borough. and an original pension has
been granted Mrs. Mary Pritts, OF Somerset
township.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-01-03

George 7. Wadds, aud William and Rich
ard Jones, Of Philadelphia, have returned
home after a spending a week with their
friend Pierce Miller, in Sioyestown.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-01-03

Capt. Chas. J. Harrison has received a
handsome and valuable soDvenier Of the
Worlds Fair-one Of the large oak hat-racks
from the Pennsylvania building present
from H. D. Tate, Governor Psttisons pri-
yate Secretary.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-01-03

Wm. q. Miller. whose home is near Ia
Evansville, fell from the NOW in his barn
Saturday and broke one of his hip joints.
Mr.. Miller is about sixty five years Of age
and his recovery will be very slow.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-01-03

At the parsonage ofthe Jennertown Luth-
sran Church on Sunday morning, Dec. 2Iih,
Mr. Joseph Miller and Miss Rebecca Croyle.
both Of Jenner township, were united in
marriage by the pastor, Rev. G. w. Crist.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-01-03

Mr. Tobias W. Yoder, aged 81 years. Of
Conemsugh township, is i'll and little hopes
are entertained for his recovery. His wife,
who is about the same age, is also confined
to her bed.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-01-03

Rev. John n. Kneppsr preached his are
well sermon Sunday evening in the Breth
ren Church, Johnstown, and tomorrow
will remove his family to Berlin, where he
has accepted call from his old oongrega-
tiou
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-01-03

One Of the last os5cial acts Of the out going
board of Coanty Commissioners was to
appoint of Cnarles + Uhl, Jr.. of Somerset
borou b, Mercantile Appraiser for the en-
sning year Mr. Uhl is one Of the most
promising young men Of this place and FOR
several years past was a successful teacher in
our common schools. he abandoned tea,h-
ing last summer and entered upon the study
Of the law. He will discharge the dIties Of
his appointment diligently and to the salts
faction of the tax payers Of the county.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-01-03

The many friends of Mr. Isaac Yoder, of
Conemaugh township will be glad to learn
that he is recovering from his recent indis-
position.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-01-03

lItisa matter Of Conscience entirely with
the Parson. If be has reason 70 believe that
he will receive interest on any money on
deposit. it is his duty to make the same
known TO the Assess5r-EDrroR HERALD.l
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-01-03

During the year just closed Register and
Recorder Hilemsn issued 2s3 marriage Ii
censes-an increase Of six over the prsced-
ing year. 2224 licenses to wed have been is
sued in this county since the marriage IL
cense law went into effect in October, 1885.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-01-03

The new board of County Auditors, met
Monday and took the oath Of Office. During
the day they effected an organization by
electing R. E Meyers, clerk, andJ. A.
Berkey, Esq att rney.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-01-03

Samuel Bender, native of this county,
died at Viola, Wis, Dec ilth, aged 10 years.
He was married in 1910 TO Miss Elizabeth
Barnett, and in 1854 removed from this
county 10 Wisconsin.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-01-03

At an election held al Berlin last Tuesday
by the members Of the Farmers Uaion As
socialion and FIRE Insurance Company Of
Somerset county, the following of8c GERS were
elected 10 serve the ensuing year
President, Alexander AusseT; Vice Presi-
dent. Wn- II. Hiiligas; Secretary, + ].
Walker; Directors, Samuel F. Rsiman, ST.
mon P Fritz, Samuel W. Poorbangh, James
Upton, Alexander Coleman and Lewis
Berkley.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-01-03

On thelast day of the year 1898 Mr.. Josiah
Miller and Miss Catherine Hosteiler, both Of
Middlecreek township. were united in mar
rage by Esquire John H. Miller, at Trent.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-01-03

Mr.. Isaac S. Kaufman, OF Conemaugh
township, has been laid up for the past
month-irst with grip, now with typhoid
fever. His condition is reported to be seri-
Gus.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-01-03

The usual services viii be held at the
Presbyterian church. next Sabbath, Jan. :,
1894. The pastor, Rev T. J. Bristow, will
preach morning and evening.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-01-03

Mr.. Abrsn Homer, of Dixon, H., is pay
ing visit to bis brothers. Judge Daniel J.
Horner, Of Somerset and Mr.. Joseph Hor-
ner. ofsomerset township.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-01-03

Mr.. Isaac d. Ankeny. who removed to
Dixon, H., five or six yesrs ago, IS paying a
visit to relatives in this county.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-01-03

EK-Couniy Treasurer George J. Black, o:
Aeyersdale, was shaking hands with bis nu-
merous county seat friends New Years day
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-01-03

Ieoipi,a' Consumption Car,f ty D.. S0'n.
For some tine ny lungs have been badly az
fected began 10 loose flesh rapidly al enargy
and appetite had len me and / grew rapidly
weaker. 7 put myself under care OF DT. szlm
and consider myself fentirrly cured OF that Iaail-
as now. feeling stronger and hearty sgsin. and
have gained al the flesh had previously lost.
can heartily recommend Dr. salm.
NARY RUssELL. McCgnllesS. Pc
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-01-03

The franklin and Marshsll Glee and Ser
enade Clubs will give one Of their capital
performances in the Opera House, in this
pace, on Thursday evening, January 18th.
The entertainment given here two winters
age By similar Clubs from the same insiitu-
ton IS pleasantly remembered By the large
audience who had the pleasure Of listening
tc it, and insures packed house" for the
coming entertainment. The performances
will be given under the auspices of the la
dies Of the Somerset Reformed Church.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-01-03

Prot r F. Patterson, Of the Pittsburgh
High School, spent several days Of last week
with Somerset friends.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-01-03
A Rare Chance.

Do you wish to buy new style
Ladies, Misses, or Child's wrap at
cost ? If so, go to Mrs. A. E.
Uhl,s.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-01-03

Nearly all the cereal and fruit crops Of this
year were below the average, as reported
from Harrisburg BY Secretary Eige-