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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-11-20
Valuation Of Coal Lands Reduced.

At last weeks session of adjourned
court the appeal of the Listie Mining and
Manufacturing Company from the
valuation placed upon their lands 10y
the County Commissioners was heard,
with the result that the court directed "a
specific reduction amounting TO about
one-half of the valuation on three tracts
and a reduction of p per cent. on all OF
the other tracts in dispute. The conf
miSS;Oners had placed a valuation upon
the mineral rights in additi ON to a valua-
ton upon the surface of the tracts in dis
pute. 1t was contended by counsel for the
Listie people tha. the valuation ofmineral
rights should he nominal until ATE r
actual development has taken place, in
order 20 encourage speedy develop ment.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-11-20
Lecture en- Electricity"

From Saturdays Johnstown Tribune.
The unknown quantity, termed cleo
tricity, filled Library Hall last evening,
besides a large and delighted audience,
TO hear and see the lecture and exhibits of
Prof John B. De Motto, on the principles
and possibilities of that wonderful invis-
ible energy.
The results of the power that are known
were apprecia.el, bat the possible benefits
To accrue to mankind were startling.
Prof. De Motto said that within the past
six months patents had been perfected
on the latest result of scientific investiga-
ton, to produce-what is considered the
great economic question: light without
heat, and its conclusion, to be yet devel-
oped, a power with less loss of energy.
The former would likely be given to the
world within short time.
1t was probably the most practical, in
tellectual disclosure on that powerful
force that has been giren in our city. The
stereopticon views of the principles OF
magnetism, power, heat, light, color, and
sound were of the best.
1t was a great subject, inteIligently con-
silered by an intelligent student OF
science.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-11-20
viii Haye Their Own Cars.

The Chapman Hooking Coal Company
have just closed q contract with the South
Baltimore Car Works to bald for their
individual use fifty doubie-hopper-bot-
tom gondolas for the coal trade of the
Meyersdale region. These ears are to be
equipped with automatic couplers, air
brakes and all the latest and best i'm
p1ovements, and are 20 be of60, 600 pounds
capacity, each. They expect to have
them in service by December !, and these
added to the MY in use viii add largely
to the output of coal from their mines.
This enterprislng firm were the first TO
introduce individual ears in our region,
and the advantage Of having a regular
supply of ears is of great benefit To their
miners, a. it enables them TO have steady
work-N-yer erS{tie CbRasrcihi.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-11-20
William D. Kill Dead.

William ID. Hill, prominent farmer OF
ssonycreek township. died at his home,
three miles from Shanksville, at three
O'Clock Friday afternoon from typhoid
fever. He had been sick for about three
weeks, and although his disease bore a
serious aspect from its inception his
friends INDUCED the hope that he would
conquer it. The announcement of his
death was great shock to his neighbors
and friends in different sections of the
county. The funeral occurred Sunday
afternoon, when interment was made in
the Walker Cemetry. Rev. Davidson, of
the T. B. Church, Somerset, conducted
the religious services. The deceased is
survived by his wife and five children.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-11-20
WANTED--A NAME
For the New Hotel on Taymsn Hill-Every
Lady Reader OF the Herald Invit-
ed to Offer q Suggestion.

Work on the magnificent summer hotel
which next season will adorn Tayman
Hill. is being pushed vigorously, an
the board OF directors have already be-
gun 10 east about for name for il.
They have decided to leave the selec.
ton offs name for the hotel 10 the lady
readers of the HERALD, and the lady sug-
gesting the name adopted will be tho
guest of honor the day upon which the
house is opened TO the public and Will
break the customary bottle of wine at the
christening services.
Each lady reader of the HERALD will
write the name she thinks most appro-
pirate and her reasons, together with her
osn name and postotfice address on a
sheet of paper and mali it to the HERALD.
All of the names will be published in the
HERALD in order that our readers may
be kept fully posted As the contest con-
tinues The contest will close May II,
1896, when the board of directors will Sc
lect from the names suggested. These
: names will be placed i'll box and
shaken up, when the first name drawn
will be adopted rs the name of the hotel.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-11-20
Miss Wilkins New "TYaes. y

Mary f. Wilkins has done something
new in the piece of work just completed
and given by her to The Lddics' Hon,
Journal for publication. Ii is a series of
..Neighborhood Types" These types
are the most unique characters, and are
found in q supposed New England
village; to the portrayal of each type
Miss wilkins devotes a separate sketch.
Thus she pictures striking male charac.
ter in "The Wise Man of the Village;
one of the most natural of children in
1.-The Village Runaway; a familiar figure
in 1.-The Neat Woman of the Town." with
three other characters equally distinct.
There are six types" and all are IL
lustrated.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-11-20
Hoz .A. Seed Distribution Custom Started.

The present system Of distributing
seeds at the expense of the Government
originated in 1885 with Henry L. Els
worth Yale. 1870, Connecticut man,
who then held the office on which Con-
necticut has sort of lien as being the
most inventive State in the Union, that of
Commissioner of Patents He began
such distribution among the farmers of
Che country at his own expense, and in
ISIS. upon his recommendation, Congress
authorized $1,000 year to be appropriated
TO this purpose from the receipts of the
Patent Office. 1t was also to be used in
part for procuring agricultural statistics.
and out Of this small beginning has grad
ually grown up the Department OF Agri-
culture, represented now by one of the
members of the Cabines.-NclC Hdren
Nelrs.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-11-20

\ popular lecture viii be delivered by
Rev. T. J. Bristow in the Presbyterian
Church, on Thursday evening, next, Nov.
2lst. Subject: 'tSticks and Umbrellas"
W. II. Koontz, Esq, will preside. The
lecture will commence at O'Clock.
Admission, y cents; reserved seats, b
cents. Proceeds for the repair fund of
the church.
The lecture by Rev. J. NJ. Barnett,
previously announced, is postponed until
further notice.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-11-20
Barn and Contents Burnea.

Christ +. Blough's barn, at Benscreek,
on the Cambria county side of the line,
WAS destroyed 10y fire at an early hour
Sunday morning. Mr.. Blough was the
first to discover the fire which issued
from the stable at the end farihest away
from the house. Before anything could
be done the building was enveloped in
flames and it was impossible to save it.
Mr.. Blough succeeded in saving his live
stock bat all the other contents OF the
barn were destroyed. Loss about slice;
insurance, $50. Mr.. Blough has no
doubt that the ERE was of incendiar Y
origin. He claims to have detected the
o,lnr of oil in The burning haY.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-11-20

In speaking of the opening concert and
entertainment at Carnegie music hall, the
Pittsburg Commercial Gazette says: 'rhe
hall WAS filled to overilowing aud the
performance was well received Ihe
numbers of the Lyric Quartette, compos-
ed of four young ladies, captured the
audience and secured recall for the
auartette." This popular organization,
assisted by John Angus Mackay, VIII
appear at the Opera House, on Friday
evening, Nov. 26th. Sale of tickets for
this entertainment will begin at Neff x
Casebeer's at so'clock Saturday morning.
23rd inst. Reserved seats, 80 cents; adj
mission IS and % cents.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-11-20

Cards have been issued by Rev. and
Mrs. l.. II. Beacon, Of Turtle Greek, for
the celebration of their golden wedding
on Monday. November 18th. The cele-
bration will be conducted at the home of
their son in Bellevue This announce
ment is of peculiar interest to the people
OF Somerset from the fact that Mrs. Bea-
com is a native of this place, and two OF
her sisters. the Misses Risinger, are among
sre most highly honored residents. Rev.
Beacbm is one cf the best known minis
ter's Of the VI. T. T.. church.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-11-20
Partner Waufed

Wanted an active, sober, and indus
trious man to take one-third interest in a
well established Nursery and small fruit
growing business near Confluence, Pa.
A large stock of trees, vines and plants
now on hand and in splendid condition.
with plenty of choice land for increasing
upon. Amount of capital required, s2cO0.
This is a splendid opportunity for the
right party, and will bear close investiga-
ton. Young man preferred. Address
Z. o. Box h,
Harnedsville, Somerset county, Pa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-11-20
Christmas Presents.

Persons desiring TO make Holiday pres
ents in the way of handsome Bibles or
Hymn books, and wishing to have names
stamped on the cover, will do well to
give their orders at an early day to Chas.
III. Fisher. that the work may be 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 10 order special books, not in
stock, for presents, should give their or
ders at an early date.
CHAs. III. FISHER.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-11-20
There is q Reason

Why some stoves and ranges are better
than others; good material, careful con-
struction and a knowledge of the wants
of the housekeeper are all necessary TO
make the kitchen stove n success. The
Cinderella Stoves and Ranges are made
TO meet every requirement, they are even
bakers and perfect roasters. Special at
tention Is paid TO cleanliness, economy
and durability. Sold by
JAS. B. HoLDERBAUM,
Somerset, Pa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-11-20

1t is earnestly hoped that all Of the
29j teachers employed in the public
schools of the county will be present at
the Teachers Institute to be held in the
Court House next week. The program
arranged for their benefit is an exception
ally good one and the session promises
10 be one of the most Interesting and
helpful ever held in the county. In be
half of the people ofsrmerset the HERALD
extends cordial welcome TO the school
m arms school masters" directors and
friends of education, and begs to assure
them that the town is theirs during
their visit.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-11-20

After struggling for several years under
a burdensome debt. the congregation of
the Lutheran Church at Lavansville last
spring concluded to liquidate its indebt-
edness. A sufficient fund was subscribed
and has since been paid to lift debt of
S20OO and TO make some needed repairs
to the building. Although the church IS
still lacking tower it nevertheless pre-
ssnts a churchly appearance. Much
credit is due the pastor, Rev. Gebhart, for
his labo-s in behalfof the church.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-11-20
New Coal and Lime Yard.

The Listie Mining and Manufacturing
Company has established Coal and
Lime yard near Cnnningham's planiag &
mill at the Il. & o. station, Somerset,
where good supply of the best Coal and
Lime to be had in the county will always
be kept. Coal will be delivered prompt
ly by the wagon load to any part of the
town. Apply at the yard, or the COM
pany's Office in the Baer Block.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-11-20
UneorrobSrated.

W. 4. Kimmel, better known among
his friends a. Grizzly Dick of the
Pennsylvania company, Tenth street,
spent 10 days roaming over the hills of
his native county, Somerset. He bagged
a. pheasants, , wild turkeys, ia woodcock
and a great many rabbits and squirrels.
There are no quail in the county.
BILLY" says pheasants and turkey are
very plen;y.-F',tsJHry Tunes.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-11-20

Principal Pritts and the corps of school
teachers of this place are considering the
advisability of giving number of school
exhibitions during the present school
term, the money accruing therefrom to
be devoted to purchasing copy OF the
Century Dictionary" and other standard
works for the use of the schools. The plan
is capital one and should be carried
into effect.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-11-20

Rev. H. II. Flick, of Fisherville, near
Harrisburg, spent several days last week,
on his return home from a convention OF
young Lutherans held at Pittsburg.
visiting with his many friends in and
about Somerset. Before entering the
ministry Rev. Flick was one of the lead
ing and best known farmers in the coun-
ty. being the owner of 'Mayfield Farm, =
near LavansVille.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-11-20

Under decision of the supreme court
the modern roller process, used in many
Touring mills in the country, has been
declared an infringement on a patent is
sued TO one Samuel NJ. Brua, in lS1S.
Later he assigned it to III. B. and l.. b.
KEEPER, of Lancaster, who brought suit to
recover damages for the infringement.
The court has ruled that every mill,
using the process, must pay an indemnity
of 800. In Somerset county there are
a number of mills that will come under
the ban.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-11-20

Under the caption of "New Stories
Told" the Johnstown Democrat of Mon
day, publishes "a moss covered chestnut"
and unkindly attributes it to Judge
A. V. Barker. His Honor should haul
brother Bailey up for contempt.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-11-20

The HERALD desires to assure its Sand
Patch and Meyersdale friends of its
distinguished consideration and to amend
the remarks anent the recent eonfiagra-
ton at the former place, giving all who
battled with the fire fiend due glory.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-11-20
Wednesday, Dec. II, 1895,
A. O'clock p ~.

cf said d1v, BY virtur o. an order 81 sale g.
sued ont Of the Orphans Court ~ sJiG coun
~. all the real estate mentioned ~ said order
OF sal', hcirg more partirui1riy described rs
follows -
No. l. certain lot or parcel Of ground
situate in the village Of lstNafISViilc, SOuier-
-. township. Somerset county, Pa, bounded
on the south 10y the Plank rad. Ou the west
10y To. Of Jacob Ercdiine, On ths nDrtit by an
alley, and cn the east by an alley. contain
ing Onchaf - acre more % less, having
theron erected a dwelling hoisc. stable an
other outbuIldingS.
No. 2. certain lot or parcel OF ground
situate as aforesaid, bounded on the south BY
AN alley, ON the west by lands Of Addie ;.
CountTyman, ON the north by lot No. here
inatter described and ON tine east by Lands Oi
Eiilit Gable. containing One-half 90 acre
strict measure
No. J, a certain lot OF ground situate as
Aforesaid, bounded On the south by lot No
above described, on the west and north by
Lands 81 Addie \ Country man. and ga the
east by lands of Eliza Cable, containing A.
square rods strict measure.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-11-20

Mr.. Simon Hensel, of Johnstown, and
Miss Nancy G. Rhoads, of Somerset town
ship, were united in marriage at the
home of the brides parents, on Wednes-
day, 18th inst, Rev. j. J. Welch offi-
ciating.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-11-20

Park Y. Kimmel, of Pittsburg, is spend
ing his annual vacation hunting in this
county. ''Yony' is a better marksman
than his brother-''Grizzly Diek''-and
will do his best TO depopulate the woods
of pheasants and squirrels before return
ing to the city.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-11-20
Friday. Dec. 8. 1895,
MI O'CLOCK Pm.

the following described real estate. to-wit.
All ihe right, title. interest claim and De
ma1d Of Alice \. Higg.nb1tharl, or ia and
Z" td- undivided ttO-thirfs Interest in "a lot
OF ground s.tuTtc Ia tine viilagetf Petersburg.
Addison township. Somerset county Pa
containing icuT acres, more or ieS-. located
ON corner Of Main street and Maiden alley
and bounded by lot Of ~. A. Ross heirs Dam
lei Augustine. II. l.. Dean & BRO. Z. T. Shires
Joseph Null and " m RoiIv's heirs, having
thereon erected a large bric< house. known
as the GENITAL Hotel, "a large stable and 9TH
er OutbuiiGIn9S. with the appurfenances-
Taken IN execution and 10 b. sold as the
property Of Alice X HiggiubOtham, az the
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-11-20

II is said TO be settled that Secretary
Carlisle will not fill the supreme bench
vacancy. He does not want TO. He ex-
poets to locate in New York when his
cabinet term expires and practice law.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-11-20
eYms

NoTIcE-AH persons purchasing at the
above sale viii please take notice that 10 per
cent. Of the purchase money must De- paid
when property il knocked down. otherwise
il VIII again BE- exposed 10 sale al the risk OF
the first purchaser. Fne residue OF tine pur-
chase money must De paid on or before the
day Of confirmation, viz: Thursday, Dec.
Inn. ls-tL No deed will be acknowledged
until the purchase money j. paid in full.
Sherih-s Office, EDWARD HOOVER.
Nov. l3 81 Sheriff
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-11-20

By agreement of the Court and men,
bsrs of the bar the civil list set for trial at
December term has been continued until
Monday, January 18th, when special
two weeks term of court will be held for
the trial of civil cases. Jurors summon
ed to appear in court at the second week
of December term have been notified not
10 appear.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-11-20
First Grand openinP

of Beautiful Holiday Goods, viii be on
exhibition a.
Fishers Book Store
Monday morning 18th. for the special ac-
oommodation Oft school teachers and
all persons attending the institute.
CHAs. ii. FISHER.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-11-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Abner Mckinley. of
New York, spent last week in Somerset,
having been called here by the serious
illness of Mrs. McKinleys father, DIR.
4. J. Endsley.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-11-20

No mystery about it. When the Shak-
ers offered some time ago to give away a
bottle of their Digestive Cordial to any
one who might call at their New York
Office, there was a great rush and a great
many people thought they were crazy.
Subsequent events prove it to have been
a very clever advertising transaction. for
although they gave away thousands OF
bottles, it was in the end profitable;
nearly every one that took free bottle
came back for more and paid for it with
pleasure, saying they had derived better
results from its use than from any other
medicine they had ever used.
There is nothing 50 uniformly success
ful in the treatment of stomach troubles
as the Shaker Digestive Cordial, and
what is better than ell, it relieves at once
LlxOl, the new form of Castor Oil is SC
palatable that children lick the spoon
clean.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-11-20
Wanted.

To borrow $4,000 for two or three years
on Pittsburg real estate. Address, for
full particulars, p. o. Box 16l, Pittsburg,
penn'a
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-11-20

word comes from Mefor,l township
that Francis Shaulis, well-known resi-
dent, IN suffering from cancer.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-11-20

Yesterday Mr.. Z. III. Werner purchas-
cd the house which he has been occupy
ing on West Main street from the owner.
ex-Judge William Collins. Considera-
tion private.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-11-20

The advance sale of tickets for the
Teachers Institute lecture course is fnlly
up to the sales Of previous years and
practically insures the success of that
feature of the Institute. Many good seats
still remain unsold, but the indications
are that standing room only will remain
for several of the evening entertainments.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-11-20

rheumatism, Gout, Dyspepsia, Catarrh
and all Liver, Kidney and Bladder troub-
les positively cured by Clark's Red Cross
Natural Medicinal Water. Agents want
ed. Write for terms and pamphlet.
Big RAFIDs MINERAL WATER Co,
Big Rapids, Mich.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-11-20

The next meeting Of the Somerset Min
isterial Association will be held at the
Evangelical parsonage, on Monday, 25th
inst, at 10 A. N
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-11-20
Big Rapids, Mich,

Senator Sherman has written letter
to California friend in which he in
sists that McKinley's way to nonina-
ton was opened by the late elections.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-11-20

The new hot water heating apparatus in
the court house and jail was tested last
week, and promises to prove very salts
factory.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-11-20
Stone Msscns Wanted.

p stone masons can secure work at
best wages by applying Immediately
Vessel x Grau, contractors, Somerset
Pa
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-11-20
A DEMONSTRATORS NOTICE.

Estate OF James II. Pugh, late Of Allegheny
township, Somerset Co, Pa, deed.
Letters Of administration on the above es-
tate having been granted 10 the undersigned
by the proper authority, notice j. hereby Civ
en 10 all persons indebted to said estate To
make Immediate payment, and those having
claims against said estate will present them
duly authenticated for settlement, ON Tues
day, Dcc 81, 1885. at the residence OF Ellsworth
Ling, in Shade township.
HENRIETTA PUGH.
ELLSWORTH LING,
r. ". Biesecker, Administrators.
Atty.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-11-20

Mr.. and Mrs. John J. Schell will cele-
brate their golden wedding Christmas
when it is expected that all Oftheir chill
dren now living, and grandchildren,
will be present and participate in the fes-
tivities incident to the occasion. Several
of Mr.. Schell's daughters reside in west
ern States.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-11-20
Wednesday, Dec. II, 1885.

Flint and final account Of :. :. Foracy. sd
minstritpr OF Henry layman. decd
FirSt and final account OF Casper Small. e.
ecUtOr 81 Rachael Giudl-Suer-er. deed.
Account % Mary :. Morgan. formerly Mary
J. NoaH- administrator 81 Paul NDnn. dee i.
Account OF W }. T. Hny. es-culor oT V.-sn.
Hay. iced.
Account Of Edmund Ho,sopple, adininiStr.i-
tor OF Jacob custer deed.
First and uEal account ~ Worth J. Picking.
administrator OF Henry = Fickirg deed.
First and tin1l account of Il. r. Snyder, a,.-
niuistriiOr Of Joei l.. King, deed.
Second account Of 1. J. CoIboru. executor
Of Hiram Beam, deed.
Fist and aa.sl account CT Charles b. Walk
er and W "a " SchrOcS, administrations OF
samuel =. Walker, deed.
FiEst and finas account OF Charles B. Walk
er and VIM VI. -chTOck, administrators Of
Ezra BacF deed.
Registers Offics. D JACOB l. MILLER
NOV. - l,sl Register
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-11-20

Mr.. S. F. Picking returned to Chicago
last evening, after having spent six
weeks vacation with Somerset friends.