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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-01-08
Eclipses in 1895.

In the year 1896 there will occur four
eclipses, two OF the sun and two Of the
moon, First, all annular eclipse of the
sun Feb I3-invisihle to North Ameri-
ca; partial eclipse of the moon Feb. y
invisible to North America, but, visi-
BILE entire to Europe, E.sia, and Africa,
and In part to Australia, the eastern eX-
tremity of South America, and the At
lantic oceaa; total eclipse of the sun
Aug. 9-invisible to North America,
with the exception of Alaska, but visible
to the Arctic regions, eastern Europe,
the northern half of Asia, includin e
China and Japan, and the wester n pOr-
tion OF the North Pacific ocean; par.
tial eclipse of the moon Aug. 2c-23-visf
BILE entire to North and Soath Ame Tica
and the Sandwich Islands, aud in part to
the western extreinities of Europe and
Africa. to eastern Australia, and the At
lsntic and Pacific oceans.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-01-08
VIII Improve The 3. & o.

From the iittsbgTg Post,
''The Posi' is Informed on good author
ity that new Baltimore * Ohio policy
has been outlined which. when carried
ont, will remove the time-honored name
ofthe road from the list of second-class
lines between Chicago and New York.
The intention of the management under
the now administration. which will he
named in few days. is to lay heavier
steel ON many of the lines east and west
of Pittsburg, hnild number of new
bridges and renew the passenger equip
ment. In addition to the above work the
freight yards at many places will lie
enlarged 50 as 10 provide for the handling
of the heavy freight traffic without delay,
and many miles OF double track will b
constructed.
Under the efficient supervision Of Gen
eral Passenger Agent c. O. Scull, and his
able corps of division passenger agents
the road has been of late making rapid
strides in the direction of public favor,
and there is not another road in the Unit
ed States having passenger men who have
as much influence with the better class of
travellers This is saying good deal, but
the statement is substantiated by facts
and records, and the officials of other
roads are forced to admit that with its
numerous present advantages the road is
getting large share Of the patronage,
and holding its own remarkably well.
| 1t is by far the most popular route be-
1 tween Washington and Pittsburg, and
vice versa, and as most people when TAX
| ing trip east prefer 10 go 10y way of the
capital city. all that the Baltimore S Ohio
needs Is new steel and modern coaches,
and it will then be in the lead of its
present competitors. Popularity counts
/ for much with a railroad, and the policy
of the Baltimore * Ohio passenger Of
| ficials is to cultivate that influence, and
they succeed in doing so remarkably
well.
Another great advantage which the
| Baftimore d Ohio possesses is in its
magnificent scenery. which Is unriyaled
the world over. Then again the line
| traverses a region rich in historic interest.
Taken as a whole it is one of the most
desirable routes of travel in the United
I
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-01-08
Early Morning Blsre.

To be rndely aroused by an alarm of
fire at O'Clock in the morning with the
mercury six degrees below zero is
no, pleasant experience, hut il was the
experience of several hundred residents
OF this place Sunday morning. \ young
man living on Turkeyfoot street was
vending his way towards church @ at
that unseemly hour when his attention
was attracted by volume of black smoke
issuing from the house at the corner of
Main Cross and South streets. occupied
10y DIR. Perry L. Shaffer. He Immediately
raised an alarm and i'm the course of fif-
teen minutes both fire companies re-
sponded. The fire was found to have
originated from defective flue and was
slowly burning lis way through the
north wall. The structure is weather
boarded log building and the fireman had
a hard struggle 10 get stream
OF water playing on the fire owing 90
its almost inaccessible location. Axes
were brought into requisition and after
the Notwithstanding had been chopped
away the fire was exposed and soon
afterwards extinguished. The loss will
reach four or five hundred dollars, fully
covered 10y insurance. Mrs. Shaffer was
away from home and the Doctor was fast
asleep when he was disturbed by the cry
of fire He soon discovered that the fire
was in his own home and lost no time in
getting into his clothes and carrying his
household effects TO place OF safety. He
was ably assisted 10y his neighbors.
The night was so intensely cold that
the hose froze stiff almost as soon as the
water had passed out of it and the fire
laddies suffered severely from exposure
before they got it back on the reels and
in the engine house.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-01-08
A Verbal Contrast.

Ia the Jefferson county court, there
weeks ago, = Iury fognd 9 verdict in IA
tor of James Penn for s1l.0ll. Fem en-
tered into = verbal contract with DicSey
& Darrah, OF BrookVille, to sell a tract of
timber land for $4,000. lie was To have
all he got over the SI01.0J1. and, if he
could not get over $1,000. he was to
have per cent. of this amount. Fem
negotiated with Pardee & Son, OF Lock
Haven. for $50 900, but when they found
cut that Fem was 10 make Sj9,0J1 on the
deal. they concluded to wait until Fenn's
option expired. The opinion of those
V no listened to the ease seemed TO be that
a verbal clnt-aet had been made to the
effect that Penn should have ) per cent.
OF the purchase price, providing he found
d bayer at si91.GD and that as a sale was
actually made through Fean, which was
afterwards cancelled by mutual agree
ment OF the parties, he was entitled to
his commission. And that was also the
opinion Of the jury.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-01-08
a Triple Anniversary.

\ very unusual celebration was that
held al the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. j. J,
Mishler, in Jenners, on Saturday last. 1t
was the golden wedding anniversary of
Mr.. aud Mrs. Mishler; the linen we'd
ding OF ihirtieih anniversary Of the mar
riage of their daughter and Mr.. ID. II.
Wilson, both n0w respected residents
Cambria Co., and the fortyninth anni-
versary of Mrs. Wilson's birth.
The entire event was rs enjoyable as
il was unique, and one long 10 be re-
membered hy those who had the good
fortune to be participants as a time Of
great pleasure and old-time hospitality.
Aaer congratulations ard a general re-
union The guests were seated at the table,
which fairly groaned under its burden of
good things. JOY and plenty ruled the
feast. Aner presentation of emblematic
gifts suitable to the occasion, many of
which were Of much value and all highly
appreciated, the guests departed, wishing
them many more years of married fe-
lici.y
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-01-08
Eew Man Wanted.

In her last address Miss Frances Z.
Willard calls for the new man. 1--WE
need" she says, :" a new man in the edi-
tors sanctum, who will not dip up beer
along with his ink; a new man in the
pulpit, who will recognize the right and
the sore need of the church To the COM
pleiest participation by women in all its
exercises and its eounsels; we need a
new man in the laboratory who will not,
as the nltimaium of his studies, rule God
out of the universe; we need Il new man
in the medical profession who will not
administer alcoholics nor practice vivi-
section; we need a new man at the bar
who will strive to make peace instead OF
pocket fees; we need a new man in the
legislature and cabinet who really be-
lieves in the Ten Commandments, and
supremely seeks the welfare of the peo-
pie,?
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-01-08
Pugh Pencilings.

The young people Of this neighbOrhood
are making good use of the sleighing.
Our leading merchant is loud in his
praises of Simon Miller, whom ne de-
clares to be a boss carpenter"
A recent innovation at Pugh is a barber
shop with II. G. Yoder rs artist.
"Dis'' friends were astonished to see
him return from hunting expedition
without a string of game.
David Snyder has decided tO leave this
place and is looking for location else
where in the county. Uriah Lehman
will move onto his farm April ist,
Ii. IL. G.essner is meeting with sue
cess as teacher of our school. The litera-
rY society which Is held here every
Thursday evening is doing excellent
work. \. l.. Rayman says lit is the best
of its kind in the county" SAKE.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-01-08

At an Institute to be held at Conflu-
ence, January 10th and llth, 1896, the fol-
lowing programme will be carried out.
FRIDAY EVENING SESSION.
Song-By School.
Recitation-Herbert Black.
Quartet-'The Minute Gun at Sea-
Misses Mabel Scott, Minnie Croft,
Messrs. Orville Fike and S. ]. Ross.
Recitation-Nina Tissue.
Instrumental Solo-May Show.
Recitation-Msbel Scott.
Duet-"Oh Yah Don't Dat Was Fine
Prof Fike and Miss Minnie Croft.
Lecture-'Life Among the Germans"
DIR. T. B. Moss, Principal of South
West State Normal School, California,
Pa.
SATURDAY MORNING SESSION.
Song-By School.
Devotional Exercises-Rev. Duxbury.
Song-By School.
Talk-T. b. Moss.
Song-By School.
Queries.
W AihA - Ait itNt vi IslhfififN va
School Discipline-Prof. y. y. Cupp.
Essay-Mrs. Hanson.
Song-By School.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Song-By School.
The Preceding Teacher''-Prof. r. Il.
Sanner.
Number Teaching'-Ed. Silbaugh.
"How Would you Interest Children in
Geography and use no Book"-Bertha
Cromwell.
''SchOol Penalties''-H. L. Meyers.
Essay-Lillie kutz.
Song-By School.
Paper-AdGie Boucher.
That Bad Boy"-Prof Orville Fike.
Song-By School.
The Confluence Mandolin and Guitar
Club will render some fine music during
the Institute.
DIR. Moss lecture on Friday evening j.
grand, and anyone failing to hear it will
miss great treat.
All are invited to be present at every
session of the Institute. Come and ell
joy good time among Us.
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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-01-08
Republican Primary Election.

The Republican voters of Somerset
township are hereby notified that a pri-
mary election for the purpose Of nominal
ing township officers will be held az the
Court House, in the borough of Somerset,
between the hours Of $ A. NJ. and o p. NJ,
on Saturday, February lst.
Candidates will please leave their an
nouncements, with the usual fee of ~ cts,
10 defray expense Of holding election and
printing tickets. at the Office of the Som
ERsET HERALD. NJ. SHOEMAKER.
Committeeman
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-01-08
Int resting 70 Lodges.

Judge Ewing. Of Pittsburg, who tried
tine case of Elizabeth y. Crumpton, ex-
ecutrix of Herbert Crnmpt0n v. The
Firsbarg Council of the Junior Order
Euited American Mechania<, gave rul-
in,,s that are important, changing as they
do the usually accepted Interpretation of
the obligations of secret societies. The
deceased was member of the council
and the lattor refused to pay his death
benefits on account OF his having failed
% pay certain special assessments These
assessments, added to his dues. made the
member in bad standing at the time OF
his death. the judge in charging the
jury. remarked that organizations have
no right to charge assessments OF this
kind against members as dles. 4 YER
diet was rendered in favor Of plaintiff for
s5g3.75.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-01-08
A Former Sonersetsr on the Lecture
Platform.

Many Somerset county people wi he
interested To- learn that Col. Edwin Z.
Wilson, native of this place and one of
the most distinguished visitors upon the
occasion OF oGr recent County Centennial
celebration, has consented to deliver a
series of lectures IN favor Of bi-metalism
under the auspices Of wSii-known
lecture bureau His initial address.
An American Opinion" delivered in
Kansas City and other western cities, has
attracted widespread attention. The fol-
lowing notice Of his lecture appeared in
a recent issue OF the EGaS5S city ,IOsuHG'.
- have heard all the lecturers of note
who have spoken in this country during
the past forty years. said a prominent
Kansas City man, a few days since. but
the lecture, An American Opinion by
Col. Edwin 4. Wilson. i the ableSt
review of political conditions / have ever
listened To. 1t contains more Wit, wisdom
and eluquence than has ever been COM
pressed into an hours speech, and should
be heard by every thinking man in the
city. Il iS broad. comprehensive and
truthful and an intellectual banquet from
beginning to end. One can learn more
about great American questions from il
than could be gathered by months of
study. Ii j. an epitome of matters of
interest presented by a master Of the
English language. The man who wrote
il i entitled 10 a national reputation, and
will become famous wherever his lecture
is heard
The money question promises To he the
foremost subject for public discussion
throughout the country during the
present year and it is possible that Col.
Wilson's friends here can prevail upon
him To deliver his lecture in Somerset.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-01-08
Insurance Directors.

The Farmers Union Association and
Fire Insurance Company, of Somerset
County, met in Berlin last Tuesday,
when the following directors were elect
ed to serve during the ensuing year:
Alexander Coleman, III. z. Hay,
Eyhrain Walker, Elias Cober. James
Tipton, :. p. Fritz, Samuel VI. SayIor,
Jacob NJ. Knepper, David l.. Meyers,
and Lewis Berkeley. \ fire loss or so
was allowed Catharine Sell, Of Summit:
township, for a wash house destroyed by
~ Coleman, Of Somerset township, ipl q
house struck hy lightning last July. The
directors viii meet to-day in Berlin to
elect their President, Secretary and
Treasurer.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-01-08
Death of A. P. Beaohy.

Died at his residence in Salisbury, Pa,
on January /. 1896, Abraham p. Beachy,
aged "a years, II months and o days.
Abraham Peter Beachy. thru son of
Peter 4. and Anna Livengood Beachy,
WAS born on the "old Deachy home
farm" on the west side OF the river i'm
Elk Lick township, on the 2ld of Janus
~. ISIS. In both the paternal ami ma
ternal lines he was a great grandson of
two of the earliest settlers in the town
ship. These were Peter Beachy, Sr.,
who came here about the year l7sI, and
Peter Liyengood, who must have been in
the township rs early rs l772. His grand
father, Abraham Beachy, who, with his
brother Peter, had already attained the
age of manhood, came into the settlement
at the same time with their father.
In this line of the Beachy family it has
been a custom always that son be nam
ed after his grandfather, and this has
been followed for four, perhaps five. gen.
erations. In accordance with the custom
the subject of this notice was given the
name of his grandfather, Abraham Pc
ter.
Trained early in habits of thrift and
industry, he was also given the best edu-
cation that in those days was obtainable
by farmers sons.
He chose the occupation of farmer,
and after having worked his fathers
large farm on shares for three years,
he became the owner of it by purch-
ase, and by his good management in a
few years time made it one of the best
county, and he has since ranked as one of
the foremost and most progressive far
mers-not only of Elk Lick township
but of Somerset county. His prudence
and industry amassed him a competen-
cy and made him one of the wealthy
men of the community.
No man ever enjoyed the esteem and
confidence OF his friends and neighbors
in a greater degree than he did, and this
entirely on account of the many aIniable
traits displayed in his character and dali
ly life.
Preferring the quiet of life in his home,
Mr.. Beachy never held or aspired to any
public office, excepting the one Office of
school director, in which capacity he
served his people well and faithfully for
a period OF upwards of twenty years,
both in the township and afterwards in
the borough of Salisbury, where he re-
sided in his later years.
About 1890 he turned his farm over to
his son Lloyd, and removed 10 Salisbury,
where his latter years were spent in re-
tirement from the more active labors of
life.
Mr.. Beachy was twice married. His
first wife was Christina Lichty, daught-
er OF Samuel c. Lichty, TO whom he was
united in marriage in 1913. They were
the parents of seven children; OF these
six reached the age of maturity: Samuel
| y, Lucinda, wife of Samuel =. Maust,
/ Annie, wife Of Gabriel l.. Beachley, Pc
/ ter 4, Lloyd and Alice, wife of Norman
Musselman. Mrs. Beachy died in 1850.
/ In 1881 he took his second wife in the
person of Matilda Yoder. a daughter of
| Henry Yoder. From this marriage
there were no children.
/ Mr.. Beachy was life long member OF
/ the German Baptist Brethren Church,
/ and for many years was an officer OF the
Salisbury or Elk Lick congr egation.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-01-08
Death OF Miss Hillegass.

Miss Susan II. iIillegass, daughter of
Alexander Hillegass, of Allegheny town
ship, died Saturday, Dec. 2sth, last at II
P. M. Of consumption, after an unequal
contest with it for over two years. She
was aged At the time ofher death p years,
5 months and days. She was a devout
member of the Brethren church, and an
excellent young lady and the loss will be
seriously felt by her relatives, the MEM
bers of the church and the circle in which
she moved. The remains were buried at
the Kimmel church near Downey, OH
Tuesday, Rev. j. ii. Knepper officiating
at the funeral which was largely attend
ed
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-01-08
Important to cisrsymen.

Clerical permits. emitting elergymen to
half rates, issued by the Baltimore &
Ohio Railroad Company for 1885, have
been extended by general order until
February a, lsli. and will be so honored
by agents and conductors. Similar per-
mits for the year 1895 will be issued by
the Company upon receipt of proper ap-
plication from those entitled TO them.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-01-08
stonycreek Republican Primary.

The Republican voters OF Stonycreel
township are hereby notified to meet at
their regular place of voting for the pur-
pose of nominating ticket for township
officers on Saturday, January 18th, be-
tween the hours of 10 \. VI. and , u. NJ.
Candidates must pay the usual fee foI
defraying expense of said election before
the polls are opened. By order of
CoMNITTEEMAN.
Shanksville, Pa, Jan. 1, lSsb
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-01-08
WANTED NAME.
A Chance for our Lady Readers to Exercise
Their Inventive Genius.

Their Inventive Genius
Every lady reader ofthe HERALD Is invited
10 suggest "a name for the magnificent sum
mer hotel now in course OF erection In this
place. The board Of directors of the Somerset
Hotel Company will select seven names from
all Of the naines suggested and from which
number final choice will be made. The
lady suggesting the name adopted will be the
guest OF honor on the day on which the hotel
Is ehristened. Suggestions will be received
until May Is. 1895.
SPRINGDALE, WASH, Dec. 30, 1895.
Ed. HERALD
In my western home / read in the
HERALD that you wish every lady reader
of your paper to suggest name for the
magnificent new hotel now in course of
erection west of Somerset. / think the
Eyrid Hotel very appropriate. The
word is taken from eyrie and should be
pronounced with long 2. Ifthe hill has
lost none of its height and steepness
since was a child the name should
prove very suitable.
Mrs. CLARA ID. JUDY, nee MILLER.
\ Somerset girl writes: II think
Hotel StnHyJaAk would be suitable for
the new hOtel''
''Bess'' writes: "As you have asked
the readers Of the HERALD to suggest a
name for the new hotel now being built
on the Tayman farm, just west of town,
on one of the most beautiful sites in this
or any other part of the state, and being
deeply interested in the mater so far as
the naming is concerned, / would sug-
gest as the most appropriate name
Mountain Iicic."
''It seems to me- writes a Confluence
young lady, that Somerst county has
about the best claim on the Indian word
IoWghi0gheHg, since the rugged river
bearing that title winds its way for many
miles along the southwest corner of the
county, and no good reason can be as
signed why it should not be appropriated
by the Hotel Company. Let the new
house be known as Inn YOUJhiCgheHy."
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-01-08
Horses Wanted.

The undersigned desires to purchase a
number of horses and mares from to ;
years old for the eastern market. All
persons having any to sell let me know
10y letter or bring them TO Somerset.
Horses must be sound and all right and
well broken to harness.
:. ID. SHOEMAKER,
Somerset, Pa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-01-08

Mr.. William III. Shaw, of Huntingdon
county, and Miss Minerva MOstoller, of
near Friedens, were united in marriage
on Wednesday, January lst, at the home
of the brides parents, Rev. J. J. Welch,
officiating.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-01-08

The board of county auditors entered
upon the work OF auditing the accounts
Of the county commissioners and poor
directors for the past year Monday. They
have not yet appointed a clerk nor Sc
lec;ed AN attorney to assist them in their
work
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-01-08
January s. 1896.
,.,,s;n -four at Sipc's.

~ good home for a boy
lNih,f, ,f,se. Apply to the children's
W. ...rnarset. ia.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-01-08

When it comes to raising big hogs,
Josiah Pisel of this place is to be con-
suited. Yesterday Mr.. Pisel slaughtered
two porkers, the combined live weight of
which was 1904 lbs, and 1852 lbs when
dressed.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-01-08
Highest of all in Leavenng Powc-Latest u s. Govt Repo
RH!Aa!I! 9! kRskalRs Rs%assi!
ABSOLUTELY pUEE
ABSOaUTEEY pgEE
Local Institats.

At an Institute 10 lie held at Trent ON
Saturday, Jan. n. lsAi. the following pro-
gramme will be carried out.
incentives 10 Study"-W. B. Putnam.
"Energy''-S. B. Henry.
primary Work'-Lou. 4. Moore.
Little Things''-J. G. Liphart.
Recitation-Lizzie Miller.
Attention i'm ith Grade''-W. A. Leer.
Recitation-Martha j. Moore.
''Co-operation of Parents''-Ella Eich-
er.
GLASS Drill i'm Reading''-I. 5. Pyle.
Directors Duties'-S. X. Mognet.
Directors Authority''-Josiah Barron.
'Our Schools, Past, Present and Fu-
ture"-P. X. Moore.
Essay-Martha Cramer.
That Bad Boy''-L. w. SulhOon and
j. S. Brougher.
"Order and Disorder"-F. X. Moore.
GEOGRAPHY Without a Text Book
Hattie Moore.
"Tardiness''-H. ID. Cook.
''School Penalties'-Ella Kimmell.
Patrons Duties'-Austin Weimer.
personal Identity'-P. +. Weimer.
All friends of education are invited TO
be present.
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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-01-08
4 ssIGNEEs NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that Iieu~v 4. Fs1n
and wife have uIaue e. voluntary assignment
- me OF all Their estate. Tss8I. PERSONAL and
mixed lu trust for ti- benefit ci she creditors
ing claims against the sait Henry =. Ernn
viii present them to thr UEder~iz zn,d GuIy
authenticated. az thc residence II Eenrv T.
kann, in Berlin borough. Somerset COUNTY
Pa on saturday JaEuIsy =. l-.+.. and IN
persons owing =,iI HaIIs 3. kaIsu viIl ma k :.
iHimsdiate payment 20
H. l. CDCNTRNMAN
Geo. Il. S,-uH. a~-isru.a
AtiOrIty.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-01-08

\ party of young ladies and gentlemen
from here drove TO the home of Mr..
John II. Morrison, near Bakersyille,
Monday evening, 10 assist in celebrating
the birthday of their hosts eighteen
year-old son.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-01-08

Mr.. George II. Love has retired from
the firm of Love, Sunshine q Co., whole
sale grocers, Johnstown. The business
will be conducted by Messrs. j. X. Love
and W. III. Sunshine.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-01-08

William J. Fritz, well-known farmer
of near Downey, Stonycreek townships,
died at o'clock Saturday afternoon,
from drOpsy of the heart aged about
sixty-three years. He is survived by his
wife and four children.