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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-12-11

Hon. 4. J. Colborn, who was elected
District Attorney at the November cleo
zion. took the oath of office in open court
yesterday morning. He will not enter
upon his official duties until January lst.
Mr.. Colborn is one of the oldest and most
experienced practitioners at the bar and
will prove a most efficient officer.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-12-11

Charley Miller, of Allegheny township,
who was in town Monday says that Solo
mon Brant, of Northampton township,
has the biggest string of grey squirrels to
his record of any of the hGn;e-s OF that
section Of the county. While hunting a
short time ago he saw asquirrel go into its
nest. buiit among the branches of an oak
tree. and fired load from his shot gun
after it. Much to his surprise seven
squirrels dropped to the ground, all kill
ed by the single shot. The eighth squir-
rel in the mes. had one Of its legs shot
away and was afterwards despatched by
Mr. Brant.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-12-11
Notice to Tax Collectors.

You are hereby notified that all dupli-
Gates previous TO 1895 must be settled on
or before January 18th, 1886, and all du-
plicates for 1895 must be settled up on or
before March lst. 1896
By order of the Commissioners,
j. g. EMERT,
Clerk
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-12-11

Congressman Hicks has introduced a
bill-prepared by Major James B. Tired
well and Others of this place-authorizing
the Secretary of War TO purchase and
present medal TO each soldier who en-
listed under the first call o: President
Lincoln for 5000 men, issued April II,
1851. Major Trsdwell was member of a
Lancaster military company, one of the
first TO offer its services to Governor Cur
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-12-11

Mr.. Allen Thomas, of Conemaugh
township. has purchased from Mr.. Will
liam II. Rink, of near Jennertown, the
large Aberdeen-Angus bull, Marcus, and
a thoroughbred Angus heifer for the pur-
pose of improving his stock Marcus is
one of the six head of blooded cattle Mr..
Rink purchased last spring in Illinois
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-12-11
Christmas Presents.

Persons desiring to make Holiday pres
ents in the way of handsome Bibles OF
Hymn books, and wishing to have names
stamped on the cover, will do well tC
give their orders at an early day to Chas
Ii. Fisher. that the work may he done
and the goods received on time.
Fishers Book Store
makes a specially of getting this work
done. Lutheran, Disciple, Methodist
Presbyterian, Reformed and other Hymn
books and bibles imprinted. Persons
wishing to order special books, not in
stock, for presents, should give their or.
ders at an early date.
CHAS. III. FISHER.
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Clearance Sale Of Wraps.

intend clearing out my stock of La
dies Misses and Children's Wraps of all
kinds during the month, thereby giving
all the advantage OF getting Clearance or
Reduced sale Prices, usually given after
Christmas.
MRS A Z IuI
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-12-11

Mr.. Harvey c. Berkey and Lizzie Pile,
both of Somerset township, were united
in marriage by Esquire Noah Casebeer,
on Tuesday, Dec. 81. The ceremony
took place at the residence of Justice
Casebeer
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-12-11

The regular services will be held in the
Presbyterian church, next Sabbath,
Dec. 10, conducted by the pastor, morning
and evening. Sabbath school at 3 O'Clock.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-12-11

Percy n. Gallagher, former resident
of Brothersvalley township, has gone to
be soldier boy" having enlisted in
the artillery service of the U. 5. Army
He Is stationed at Fort Riley, Kan.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-12-11

Mr. George p. Baltzer and Miss Kate
Glessner, both of Stonycreek township,
were united in marriage on Sunday even
ing NJ five o'clock at tbs home of the
brides parents-Mr. and Mrs. Henry
Glessner, near Shauksville-by Rev.
Hiram King. An elegant wedding sup
per was served Immediately following
the ceremony. Only the immediate
friends Of the bride and groom were
present.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-12-11
Wednesday, Dec. IL, 1896,
At O'clock p. NJ,

OF said day. by virtue OF an order of sale Is
sued out OF the Orphans Court of said cOun-
". all the real estate mentioned in said order
OF sale. beiI z more particularly describCd as
follows -
No. /. certain lot or parcel OF ground
situate In the village OF IaVanSville, SOmer-
set township. somerset county, Pa, bounded
ON the south by the Plank ruad. on the west
by lot OF Jacob Fricdline. ON the north by an
alley and ON the east by an alley. contain
ing One~half - acre more or less. having
thereon erected a dwelling house, stable and
other OutbuildingS.
No. . A certain lot or parcel of ground
situate as Aforesaid. bounded ON the south by
an alley. ON the west by lands OF Addie :.
Country yuian- ON the north by lot No. here
inafter described and on the east by lands Of
Eliza Gable, containing OnehStlf ~ acr1
strict measure.
No. 3. certain lot OF ground situate as
Aforesaid, bounded on the south BY lot No. :
above described, ON the west and north by
lands OF Ahdie y COuntryUan. and ON the
east by lands OF Elixa Cable, containing 10
square rods strict measure
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-12-11

Next spring the Republicans of this
county will nominate a full county ticket
and already candidates for Prothonotary,
Register and Recorder, Associate Judge,
County Commissioners, Sheriff, County
Auditors, Poor House Directors and two
Assemblymen, are actively at work
among the voters. 4 score or more oi
candidates are busy this week presenting
their claims to the voters in attendance
at court.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-12-11

Among the recent deaths in Allegheny
township WAS that of Mrs. Henry Wolf
hope, aged sixty-three years, who fell
victim to apoplexy.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-12-11
ELECTION NOTICE.

The members OF the Farmers Union Asso
citation and Fire Insurance Company OF Som.
erset County will meet In Berlin, on Tuesday
December 3ist, to elect officers To serve the
ensuing year. Election opens at Il. VI. Bus
iness meeting at . A. VI.
T.. ]. WALKER
ii. p. HAY, Secretary.
President
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-12-11
Xmas is Coming /!

Look at the Banquet Lamps, Dinner
Sets, Toilet Sets, and all useful and hand.
some presents now in stock for early
buyers.
+. B. CoFFRoTH.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-12-11
A ssIGNEES PETITION To RE
VOLUNTARY ASSIGNMENT.

Daniel Logue and Eve, his wife, of shade
OwnShip. Somerset county, Pa having made
voluntary assignment 10 me Of all the -
tate, real personal and mixed OF said Daniel
lOgue. for the benefit VI his creditors. notice
il hereby given To all persons indebted To said
aSSlgnOf 10 make immediate payment To me,
and those having claims against him 10 pre-
sent them duly authenticated for settlement
at my Office IN Somerset. Pa, ON the 5th day
Of December, iSN.
VALENTINE HAY.
Assignee.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-12-11

\ correspondent writing from Listie
says that party OF young ladies and gen
tlemen from Pleasant Hill visited Beach
dale, Brothersvalley township, last Sat
urday evening and gave an entertain
ment in the Grange Hall at that place,
which was highly enjoyed by large and
enthusiastic audience The entertain
ment consisted of dialogues, recitations,
songs, etc.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-12-11
Terms {:

Ten per cent OF the purchase money must
De paid when the property Is knocked down,
and balance on confirmation Of sale and de-
livery OF deed.
II. r. BARRON,
Administrator
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-12-11

Among other welcome callers at the
HERALD office Monday was Mr.. w. j.
Lichty, Of Salisbury. Mr.. Lichty is a
wounded veteran, but his disability does
not prevent his engaging in active busi-
ness, and he is one of the hustlers of the
ancient village from which he halls. He
came to Somerset much against his incli-
nations TO serve as juror.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-12-11

The Wilczek Concert Company at tn,
Opera House, on the evening of Decem.
Der 18th.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-12-11

Lewis Baker, aged fifty-eight years,
died at his home in Black township, on
Friday morning last, from heart disease.
He had been sick for several months, but
fatal termination of his disease was not
looked for. and the announcement of his
death was severe shock TO his numer-
Gus friends. He was buried at the San
ner church on Sunday. He is survived
bv his wife and four children
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-12-11

Aeronaut Beam will make balloon
ascension at Berlin on Christmas day.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-12-11

St. Johns Reformed Church, Salisbury,
will be consecrted to the worship Of God,
on Sunday, Dec. 22nd, 1895, at 10 o'clock
A. NJ. Rev. J. c. Bowman, ID. d., OF
Lancaster, Pa, will preach the dedica-
tory sermon. At the evening services
Rev. Oliver ii. Strunck, of Schuylkill
Haven, Pa, will preach. Other promi-
nent ministers are expected to be present
and assist i'm the services.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-12-11
Prompt Justice in Cambria County.

A really palatable Castor Oil can now
be had under the name of I.axol.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-12-11
|, psIIxIsTRAToRs' NOTICE.
A DoIINISTRATRIX's Notice.

Estate OF Reuben Miller. late OF Hooversville
borough SOmt rset county, Pa, deed.
Letters of administration ON the above e.
tate having been granted To the undersigned
by the proper authority, notice IS hereby Civ
eIi to All persons indebted To said estate 10
make immediate payment and those having
claims against the saline 10 present them duly
authenticated for settlement, ON saturday.
January n, lst6, at the stOre UI CieiSei & Duii.
in said borough.
MARY \ MILLER.
John II. scott. Administrative.
Attorney.
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o, Yes

Will arri~e this week at f. d. BoFFRoTH's
a large and handsome stock of China
Ware for Christmas trade.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-12-11
Cav and Festive HOLIDAYS.

Yes, the Holidays are upon US, and ev-
erybody is looking up presents. We
wish TO say to you that
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-12-11

The holiday shopping season has COM
menced and HERALD advertisers, both
home and foreign, are prepared TO meet
all demands that may be made upon
them for Christmas goods. Consult our
advertising columns before making your
purchases. You can depend upon it that
merchants who advertise their goods in
this paper have no old stock TO work
off on their customers.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-12-11

Captain Heffiey took charge of the Ber-
lin post Office on the lst inst. As the
Captain was elected Justice of the Peace
by his fellow townsmen and the offices OF
Justice and postmaster are Incompatible
he has resigned the former Office. II is
not probablethat Governor Hastings will
be asked TO name a new Justice for Ber-
lin, inasmuch as the vacancy will be fill
ed at the coming February election.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-12-11
DUBLIC NOTICE.
ADMINISTRATORS SALE
OF
Valuable Real Estate.

The undersigned administrator Of Mary
Ann Young. late OF Somerset county. Pa.
deed, will cNpaSe 10 public sale at the Court
House IN Somerset borough. Somerset cOun-
", Pa, on
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-12-11
1872. 1896.
Cook
AND
BeeritS.

Anticipating a large Christmas
trade as usual, we have purchased
direct from manufacturers, and offer
for sale, both wholesale and retail,
about
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-12-11
UP
TO
DATE.

BY this we mean the best Of any
given quality, standard and ster-
ling, in all the requisites that give
satisfaction to the public. We
keep fresh goods-always replen-
ishing our stock when il runs low,
and that with the latest and most
nodish products. We keep
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1895-03-20

and doses of liquid manure they put forth
their very best efforts.
After a long season of blooming. when
the plants begin to look rank and weedy,
cut them back almost to the ground, and
they will Immediately start out into the
most vigorous new growth and bloom.
bed of tiny seedlings that came up in
the garden just before the last freeze have
passed safely, through all those cold nights
with only the protection of an old oat sack
thrown over them and removed during the
day.
Everybody with any ground at all at
their disposal should plant few mignon-
cite seed. If you are lazy by nature just
throw the seed in the sand and they will
manage to struggle along and bloom some
how; but if you love flowers for their own
sweet sakes, and do not grudge them the
expenditure of little time and attention.
you will be amply rewarded by profusion
that few of the Shower flowers can equal,
and doubt if any can excel.
1.-THE above very interesting and instruct
i've article was received without any sigma
ture, postoffice or county. Will the writer
please send address to the editor of this
department? We trust the Floral Depart
ment will be further favored by contribu-
tons from the same source for it is plain
to see that the writer not only loves flowers
and knows how to successfully cultivate
them, but has happy way of expressing
that Neutrality-suspicious. FLORAL DEPART
MENT.]
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are slow-growing at any time, am not sur
prised that they have not recovered from
the shock. Did not suppose these cacti
were tough enough to withstand the tenn
perature of December 20, and February g..
Phyllocactus latifrons, that grew in a
box on the veranda. and covered almost
half the east end of the cottage, was total
wreck, as were many others there, from
the freeze Of December. They were not
we'll protected. as the cold wave was so I'M
expected, and all wefe left out of doors.
A fine Poinciana that was all the fall a
blaze of glory, was not killed-only the top
branches frosted-the first time. ALA
manda Henderson, dropped its leaves, but
was putting out again beautifully, as were
my roses. Marecha1 Neil, La France, Mary
Washin ton, and others, but they ste
cumbed to the second blizzard. fear even
the roots of the roses Except La France)
are killed. Time will tell.
A pretty bit of green is can of winter
blooming Oxalis; almost the only bright
spot, where there were forty pots of healthy
growing plants. MANY of them III bloom, at
Christmas time We have learned which
are the most hardy, perhaps-one of the
lessons of the Freeze" but it is dearly
bought knowledge.
A camphor tree two feet high has sur
vived the winter, entirely unprotected. out
of doors, while another planted in box
was in the house, and persisted at the first
rude touch of Boreas 1 cannot understand
that. But there are many things we don't
understand about this winter weather, and
it takes quite stretch of imagination to
see it as blessing in disguise"
MINNIE G. MILLS.
st. Thomas. Fla.
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For THE FLORAL DEPARTMENT.
'HYdrangea Hortensia.

read with great deal of interest the
COMMUNICATIONS Of our friend H Nehrling
about success with ornamental shrubs and
trees in Florida, but must take exception
to his description of my old favorite Hy-
drangea Hortensia, which he says is grow
ing under shed, blooming in October and
November.
Mine are growing luxuriantly in open
ground on each side of the front steps, fac
ing north, covering space of ten feet wide
and five feet high. They commence to
bloom towards the end of May, continuing
for three months, bearing hundreds of
beautiful flowers, which are pink on one
and blue on the other.
I recollect that more than sixty years
ago, IN Germany, we had the large Hor-
tensias in half barrels, which we're taken in
the house during the winter.
While living in Brooklyn, N. Y, for
twenty-five years. we had two Hortensias
in the open garden. where they suffered
from frost in severe cold weather, and only
after very mild winter would bloom once
in five or six years; but here in blessed
Florida they bring forth an abundance of
beautiful flowers every season.
ALBERT FRIES.
st. Nicholas, Fla.
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For THE FLORAL DEPARTMENT..
The Survival of the Hardest.
st. Nicholas, Fla.

Hydrangea Thomas Hogg is more hardy
than I had supposed. 1t is coming out
nicely, after being twice frozen back by
those terrible billiards from the North
west, that 'astonished the natives" and
demoralized us all. It was very fine plant
last summer, remaining long time in bios
som, with great panicles of snowy flower
cts, that turned greenish hue before they
withered, very lovely even then.
1t was entirely neglected for three weeks
after the first freeze; otherwise, 1 believe I
could have saved the branches. cut it
back when found the root had life in it.
New shoots had made their appearance,
and a few tiny leaves, when arctic blasts
swept down again lin the vain attempt to
completely PROSTATE the land of Aowers).
and this plant again shared the fate of my
others. I scarcely suppose it will bloom
this year. but there are now three shoots
from the root, each with several leaves.
This plant has been tenderly nursed and
petted from its very infancy. Has doomed
for me but once. 1t was not large, even at
its best though my finest one; but am
pleased to find it so hardy
Nearly all my pot plants succumbed to
the second blizzard on February 9Th, though
they had revlved-or rather began to grow
from the roots-during the few warm days
in January after | had done some heroic
pruning. the leaves and branches all
begin dead
Two small plants of Cereus grandifora,
and a little Mamillaria decipiens, survive,
but have put on no new growth. AS they
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For THE FLORAL DEPARTMENT.
Violets and Mignonette.
st. Thomas. Fla.

With those who love flowers for their
perfume these two dainty beauties are
always particular favorltes, and notwith-
standing the hot summers and recent
freezes, the Florida flower lover can have
both violets and mignonette in perfection.
Violets to do their best, need plenty of
shade, moisture and fertilizer. They must
be shaded the greater part of the day, but
the bed should be so located that the sun
shine reaches the plants for few hours in
the early morning. In this way you get
more flowers and larger ones than in a
totally shaded situation.
Success with violets depends largely on
the mode of watering. Keep the ground
always cool and moist, but never water
while the sun is shining on the leaves.
Give them, as an ordinary rule. liberal
shower every evening.
Fertilize generously; they are greedy
little feeders. Spade up the earth with a
good supply of rotted stable manure before
the plants are set out and after they be-
come established give frequent dressings
with weak liquid fertilizer.
A bed of violets on the south side of the
house, bloomed bravely all through the
December freeze, without any protection
whatever, and we're never without flowers
day since, until the February blizzard,
which proved too much even for them.
However, shall cut them all off close to
the ground and in a short time they will
more than have regained their fromer lux
uriant beauty.
Violets easily repay one for the necessary
care, and bed we'll established and in fine
growing condition will furnish you these
sweet dewy blossoms by the basketful.
know of no flower that does better IN
Florida than mignonette. 1t grows so
readily from seed, and once given foot
hold will flourish season after season, under
the most adverse circumstances. But like
everything else they appreciate little care,
and in response to occasional waterings
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Prunus Oaroliniana.

This is one of the handsomest of South
ern evergreens We have one in our yard
which is the admiration of all who see it.
One reason. think, it is so remarked, is
because no other tree is near, except mag
nolia, which was thoughtlessly planted very
near it. but, being an evergreen. it is not
incongruous But for that it would stand
all alone in its glory.
It is conical in form, having never been
trimmed. This is another point in its
favor with one. There are other trees,
some older than ours in the village, which
show their trunks for several feet 1t does
not destroy the beauty of its foliage. of
course, but detracts from its gracefulness.
In this land of burning suns" verdure
is always in demand. In approaching this
tree at anytime, especially when the sun is
shining, it pleases and rests the eye to move
from height to depth over its surface of
dark green, glossy leaves, and into the
shaded crevices of its delicate branches,
even to the ground.
This tree was a little sprout about foot
high when set out twelve years ago. 1t is
now over twenty-five feet high and covers
a space of at least twenty feet on the
ground.
The leaves are somewhat oblanceolate,
three to four inches long and one and one
half inches wide, more or less arranged
alternately. The flowers are borne in
small racemes. one and one half inches
long, more or less, IN the axis of the leaves.
The forets are about an eighth of an inch
in length with petals and stamens inserted
on the calyx, and are yellowish white.
The tree is blooming now Uanuary)
has been in bud two weeks. 1t will wear
its yellowish, white veil for two weeks, and
then we will not see the vision for another
twelve-month. There is always a great
humming of bees and insects about it when
it is poisoning. The tree will bloom when
three or four years old.
GThe above is from the Southern Florist
and Gardener contributed by resident of
Sorrento, Fla. This tree, which is as beau
tiful as an orange tree, is a native of this
and other Southern states, and known
locally as Cherry Laurel Southern Mock
orange and Lauriamundi. 1t is indifferent
alike to heat and cold, and should be more
planted in Florida. -EDIToR
FLORAL DEPARTMENT.
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Spring Flowers.

L know not which love most;
Nor which the'c6mleliest shows,
The timid, bashful violet,
Or the foyalhearted rose.
The pansy in her purple dress.
The pink with cheeks of red,
Or the faint. fair heliotrope, who hangs,
Like bashful maid, her head.
For l love and prize you one and all,
From the least low bloom OF spring;
To the lily fair, whose clothes outshine
The raiment of a king.
-PHEBE CAREY.
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Real Estate Directory.

Any one contemplating the bmrfAase Of real
estate in F20rzda sAowAd 7Orlte to the fqahes
beloaO in a0Aate9er section they qoisA TO A0cate
It's Mee60rt0( the AgylrnltAvistl to haze None
but first class firms rebrrsFmted this column
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1895-03-20

Halifax RIVER REAL ESTATE AGENCY.
IL at Daytona. Volusia Co, Fla, The most
desirable locality on the East Coast for home
seekers or investOrs-residence lots-a cottage
Come and see. To see is to buy Address W. A.
JORDAN. ~. .'-.. sTf e-."'
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M w. SARGENT dealer in Real Estate
IVA Q DeLand Fla. has a complete set of Alb
stracts OF Titles in Volusa County. Fla. deeds
perfected and taxes paid for non-residents Cor
respOndence solicited. ...'+ -,"