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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-04-08

NEW SPRING GOODS. New
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goods and lowest prices. A full
line of Ca ashmere and Serges in all
qualities. Splendid assortment OF
Black Wool, Worsted and Mohair
Dress in Brocaded and Novelty.
Styles, suited for dresses and skirts
A big stock of newest styles OF
Novelty Dress Goods, ranging in
price from II IL cts to 81 yard.
n REAT variety Of Silks and
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Lawns, Percales, Dimilies, Crepes,
Moire, Chintzes, Cheviotte Prints,
Ginghams, Secrsuckers, &c. Splend-
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Napkins, Table Covers, Bed
Spreads, Portiers, Furniture Da-
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and Cushions.
I AIDES Dress Skirts and Shirt
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Hats.
NEW Style Buttons, Silks, ,Gimps,
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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-04-08
An Old Bible.

LONDON, April 3.-The Daily Ne,rs says
i'm dispatch from Constantinople that
an ancient and beautiful manuscript OF
the gospel, dating back to the sixth CEN
tury, was recently found in Asia Minor.
Ii is written on the finest and thinnest of
vellum, which is dyed purple. The let
ters are silver, except for the abbrevia-
tions and sacred names, " hich are in gold.
Representatives OF English and American
universities have unsuccessfuiiy sought
to obtain possession of the precious
manuscript, it having been secured 10y
Russia
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-04-08
Easy to Manage.

The Cinderella Range is easy TO man.
age, many other ranges are not. The
construction ofthe Cinderella admits of
plenty of air under the CRATE, which pre-
vents ii from burning out. and every
provision is made for cleanliness. Ex-
anime it before you buy. Sold by
JAS. b. HoI.DERBAuN,
Somerset, Pa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-04-08

The latest results of pharmaceutical
science and the best modern appliances
are availed of in compromising Ayers
Sarsaparilla. Hence, though llaif-a-cen-
fury in existence as a medicine. it is full
ly abreast Of the age in all that goes to
make it the standard blood purifier.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-04-08

Our books of accounts we will do away
with entirely from date of April 1. 1895.
We therefore notify all persons indebted
to ms to call promptly and settle either
by cash or note. as by the above date we
want all accounts closed,
FERSER Bros.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-04-08

Constipation is the cause Of all sorts o
serious disorders of the blood. Strong
caihartics are worse than useless. Bur
dock Blood Bitters is Natures own
remedy for troubles Of this sort.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-04-08
lust UnlOaded
800 BARRELS SALT.

Which we will sell at price unpre-
cedentedly low. Don't buyuntil you
have ascertainea our prices.
WE are receiving and selling the larg-
w est shipments Of Lake Fish that
come to the town-simply because our
prices are Low, Lower, Lowest.
WE always have in stock full line of
w Assorted Feeds, Oil Meal, Lime,
Cement, Plaster, Hair, Oil, &c, together
with the following wellknown brands of
Flour at the very lowest prices -
WORLDS FAIR SOUVENIER,
PILLSBURY'S BEST,
and his latest brand,
MAGNET. which is unequaled.
PoRTERS BOSS,
JENKINS VIENNA,
SCHUMACHERS FAMOUS.
FRENCH FLAG,
And a number of the best and most pop
ular Home Brands.
~~~~O~-~O~-~~
Seeing is Believing. Call and See.
COOK & BEERIIS.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-04-08

The lockwood Normal will open April
q, and continue for nine weeks.
p. S. WILL,
lockwood. Pa
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-04-08
.-HOusecieaninu.

TUST received large shipment Of the
best Hard Water Soap on the market,
which we will sell I Bars for 25 Cents. or
by the box-100 Three-quarter Pound Bars
for S3.25. Competition don't figure at
these prices, which may not last long,
therefore the trade can't afford to miss
this bargain.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-04-08

Mrs. ". II. Carroll is visiting friends
in Philadelphia.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-04-08
Cash Shoe Store.

From date of April l, 1896, we will do a
strictly cash business. Relieving it to he
to the best interest of our customers and
ourselves, 10 buy aud sell for cash, there
by enabling ms TO reduce prices and in
crease our already extensive trade,
FERSER Bros.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-04-08
Fishers 1ook store.

where full and complete line of legal
blanks, law books and everything usual
ly found in first class Book. Stationery
and Book Store, can at all times be
found.
CHAs H. FISHER
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-04-08
With a Full Line o.

Scrub Brushes, Brooms, Buckets,
Dust Brushes, Securing Soaps, &C.,
we are prepared to supply you with
the necessary articles for
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-04-08

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ability To represent the NorthWr>. 800.
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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-04-08
First of April Settlements.

The first of April is rapidly approach
ing, which is the Great Animal Settle
ment Day for Somerset county people.
You will want judgment notes, promis-
ory notes, receipt books, bonds, leases,
deeds, mortgages and all sorts of legal
blanks; you will want envelopes, blank
books, tablets, pens, pencils, fountain
pens and other goods suitable to the sea-
son, and the place to get this sort of goods
* at
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-04-08
Roads Need Moisture.

AYERS PILLS cure Indigestion and headache
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-04-08
Unsurpassed in Somerset County,

which was served exclusively at
the Worlds Fair. Also, Dilworth's
Brunswick High Grade, together
with a full line of Arbuckles, Lion,
Jersey and Enterprise package
coffees.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-08-14
B. C.. BUT TON.
Communication.

EDIrOR RECORD:
Dear Sir:-Thcre are a great many
reasons why we should not vote for
Bryan this fall, bur the one that VIII
strike the old soldiers more fOrcibly
than any other is that Hokc Smith, the
old vets worst enemy, may again have
four years to hmTass the vet. Before
Cleveland was nominated Hokc advo-
Gated free silver but rs soon as he was
nominated Hoke stumped his state for
Cleveland and the gold standard, and Of
late has been stumping the state for
gold, but as soon as Bryan was nomi-
mated at Chicago on a free trade and
free silver platform ne has come ont for
free silver and viii leave the cabinet
and will stump the state for Bryan.
Now be is getting himself in line for
the next appointment as secretary of the
interior if Bryan is elected. Old sol
diers, don t think that because lightning
never did strike you that it never will
If Mr.. BRYAN is elected he viii not call
republicans (yom fricnd,) about him
but like Cleveland, win cali your old
enemies; but if Comrade Mckinley is
elected will he call such mon as Hoke
Smith to his cabinet; / don't think.
Remember that every law that has
ever been made for your benefit has
been made by the republicans, and we
e 81,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-08-14
Justlce Dun nam Caned.

Justice John Dunham was seventy
six years old Thursday, August 6. The
heat was intense ON that date, and the
Justice felt it. After supper he sought
the coolest place about his house, and
was just entering the land of Nod, when
he was aroused and informed that he
was wanted Visions of a marriage fee
floated before his eyes, and he hastenod
TO the door, only to be confronted by q
number of his friends and neighbors
who had come in to help celebrate his
birthday.
one Of the most delightful surprises
Of the evening was the unexpected az
rival of his SONS, NJ L. Of Grand Rapids
and II. NJ. of Cadillac, who after cor
dial greetings proceeded to cane their
father with beautiful gold head
cane Ice cream and cake We're served,
and the party broke up, no one of the
guests enjoying it more than the vener-
able justice himself The united ages
Of twelve Of the guests on this occasion
was SOB years
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-08-14
Praise for Prof. Ely.

In speaking of the nominating
speeches made at the republican state
convention in Grand Rapids last week,
the correspondent of the Detroit Jour
nal says; / undertake to say that of
the fifty nominating speeches made dur
ing this convention, there was but one
that had the effect of nominating Il can
didate, and that was the speech of young
Ralph Ely of Gratiot, proposing J w
Simmons for member of the state board
of education.
The convention, disgusted with the
multiplicity Of speeches and of candi-
dates greatly to its own annoyance had
brought about situation i'm which no
one Of the half dozen candidates had Il
majority, and a second ballot was made
imperative after it had become dark,
and the convention had really over
stayed its time by several hours. The
impatient delegates wanted to get sup
per-to get to the trains and go home.
For long time they had howled down
the persistent speech maker, and refused
TO listen 10 him, but the speech h-makcr,
like the pertinacious fly, camc back al
ways ut the helpless convention, and
would show no mercy.
Under these circumstances, in pleas
ant manner, and with "A show of COM
mon sense that arrested attention, young
Ely asked to say few words that il
was important should be known. He
promised to be brief, and he came at
once to the point. 1t was statement
of the importance Of the office and was
illustrated by calling attention to the
large sum paid for education, the taxes
for school purposes being about half of
the expenses of the state government.
Incidentally ne told how competent his
friend Simmons was for this place, and
there he stopped. The result was in
stantaneous. Simmons was nominated
the only man on the ticket who got
there by means of nomination speech
that was not a nominating speech at all,
as the nominating speech is usually con-
SiGcred
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-08-14
d, l.. 81 y.
ANNUAL PETOSKEY EXCURSION.

Thursday August 9Th, the D., l.. x n. will
run the annual low rate excursion TO Tray
erse City and PetOskey via the G. * W. VI. Ry,
the popular "Sccnic Line. These excursions
are so well known that an extended desctp-
ton is unnecessary ~ is sufficient 10 say
that they afford an opportunity for many who
cannot otherwise 10 30 10 visit The northern
resorts at small expense.
Trains will loavc Alma 10 $3.50 a. U aud ar-
rive nt petoskcy at s;.b p W, stopping ut
Traverse City and stations north 60 lCt or
passengers Rate FOR tickets good to rcturn
on any regular train until -Cptcmhcr 9TH. in
elusive. viii toe rj Uo from stations east OF
Howell: 20 30 from stations bntwocu Howell
aud l,ansing: aud - ou from all other stations
Full particular may he had upon Hppiica-
nOnt I, D., l. * n agents or
800 3w 0EO behave y. G. T.. A.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-08-14
CpmpainR SONGS.

We have just received from the music
publishing house of The S. Brainard S
Sons Co., l5l Wabash Ave, Chicago, a
copy of the True Blue Republican
Campaign Song Book" for the cam
paign Of 1896. The book contains solos,
duets, mixed and male quartcts, and is
especially arranged for campaign clubs
1t IS not cheap word edition, and is
sold for the low price of 10 cents, on 81 90
per dozen postpaid. The following is
the contents of the book: Always
looked behind a thousand dollars a
minute. Billy Mckinley, O! By
Jingo Git on board. Goodbye. free
traders. Growers veto. Ninoty-two
and ninety-six Political barber shop.
Sammy's syndicate. That's what's S
worrying The Democratic boat. The
fellow I'd like to meet. The Grover /
wear down below. Under the dag of
protection. Way down ON Quartico
Bay Wen sing a little song.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-08-14
The Storm.

\ frightful storm struck Alma and
vicinity late Sunday night and destruc-
tion followed in its wake. Lightning
was continuous, the wind blew u hurri-
cane, and rain came down in torrents.
From all over the county come reports
OF the devastation wrought by the storm.
\ barn on the property owned by Z. c.
Kuceland of ST. Louis situated aboat
four miles southwest of Alma, was
struck by lightning, and with its con-
tents. entirely destroyed. a large acre
age of corn and oats was laid as flat as
though heavy roller had passed over
it. Many apple trccs, heavily laden
with fruit were uprooted, and many fine
trees all over the county torn out. Be
tween here and Ithaca the railroad track
was blocladod by fallen trees, and the
stub train Monday morning was very
late, because the train men were forced
to clear the track.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-08-14
Anna. MICH. FRIDAY. AUGUST If. 1896
Daughters OF the American Revo-
luton

a movement is ON foot to organize in
Alma a chapter of the National Society
of the Daughters of the American Revo-
luton The objects of this society are
CD To peIpetuate the memory and the
spirit of the men and women who
achieved American Independence, by
the acquisition and protection of histori-
cal spots and the erection of monuments;
by the encouragement of historical re-
search in relation TO the Revolution and
the publication of its results; by the
preservation of documents and relics,
and Of the records of the individual ser
vices of Revolutionary soldiers and
partiots, and by the promotion of cele-
brations of all patriotic anniversaries.
C)-To carry out the injunction of
Washington in his farewell address to
the American people; "To promote as
an object of primary Importance, insti-
tutions for the general diffusion of
knowledge" thus developing an en-
lightened public opinion, and affording
to young and old such advantages as
shall develop in them the largest capac-
ity for performing the duties of Ameri-
can citizens.
(@-To cherish, maintain and extend
the institutions of American freedom,
70 foster true patric ism and love of
country, and to aid in securing for man
kind all the blessings of liberty.
Any woman may be eligible for mem
bership who is of the age of eighteen
years, and who is descended from man
or woman who, with uufailing loyalty,
rendered material aid to the cause of in
from a recognized patriot a
soldier, on sailor or a civil officer, in one
Of the several colonies or states, or of the
United Colonies or States: provided,
that the applicant be acceptable to the
society.
Further information regarding the OBJ
jccts, aims and workings of the society
may be obtained by calling on or adj
dressing Mrs. Kendall Brooks.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-08-14
My little boy, when two years of age,

My little boy, when two years Of age
was taken very i'll with bloody fluX.
was advised TO use Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, and
luckily procured part of bottle. /
carefully read the directions and gave it
accordingly. He was very low but
slowly and surely he began to improve,
gradually recovered, and is now as stout
and strong as ever. feel sure it saved
his life ! never can praise the Remedy
half its worth. / am sorry every one in
the world does not know how good il is,
as do-Mrs Lima S. Hinton, Grahams-
vile, Marion Co., Florida. For sale by
G.. T. Mahan, druggist.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-08-14
Glad Tidings to Asthma Sufferers

Lawson ElvidgO Of Darlington, H.,
states he was cured Of chronic asthma
OF long standing by Foiey's Honey and
Tar. 1t gives positive relief in ALL
cases of asthma, so that this disease.
when not completely cured, is robbed of
all Its terrors by this great remedy. No
sufferer should be without it, 5oc.
Take no substitute. G. +. MAHAN.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-08-14
You can Depend on IL

that Foley's Collie and Diarhoea Cure
is an instant relief for collie, summer
complaint, cholera morbus, diarrhoca,
bloody fux. chronic diarrhoea, cholera
infantum, bilious collie, painters collie,
and all bowel complaints Poe. and SOC.
G. +. MAHAN.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-08-14
A Good Showing.

For the month of July the freight
forwarded over the d. L. & \. road
from this place, amounted to 7IS,0S9
pounds; the earnings for freight for
warded was SS0S,Sj. Freight received
during July was 5I9,0S3 pounds; earn
ings, $613.1l. The passenger earnings
for the month were 1921 Sj.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-08-14
HlnsdaIe County Picnic.

The Hillsdale County Picnic Associa-
ton will hold its annual picnic at Elm
Hall, next Thursday All former resi-
dents of Hillsdalc county are cordially
invited TO attend.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-08-14
Sunday School RallY.

Don't forget the Gratiot County Sun
day School Rally to be held in Ithaca
Wednesday, Aug. 10. Rev. Lafayette
Church will give "reminiscences of the
first Sunday schools in Gratiot county.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-08-14
Attention Farmers.

Farmers wishing the service of full
blooded Ohio Poland China boar, or IA
full blOOded Short Horn Durham bull
will do well to call at my farm two and
quarters miles southeast of Alma.
NATHAN BANGS.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-08-14

that Foloy's Colic aud Diarrhoea Oure
giycs quick and positive relief in al
bowel complaints. !Jc. and J0c
G.. H. MAHAN.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-08-14
METHODIST.

Morning, Help when the clouds
darken; evening, Receiving and prov
inc
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-08-14
Religious otes.
PRESRYTFRIAN

The pastor will preach next Sunday
on the subject. "The Glorious
Gospel Sunday school at - IN. Y.
?. 5. G. Z. at G:30 p. III. All are invited
to cach serNice.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-08-14


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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-27

81 saw an article about the unusual
number and voraclty OF the snaks among
the Florida coast" remarked gentle
man yesterday. that interested me ex-
ceedingly. II brought an incident 10 my
recollection that I had almost forgotten.
II happened when | was making a trp
on a sailing ship many years ago along
the coast Of India. and you know what
q place for sharks the Indian ocean IS.
Wen. we had occasion 10 drop anchor or
an island near CeylOn. and sent a boat
10 the shore for a supply OF freshwater.
I accompanied the boat. and was really
scared out OF my wits 10 witness the in
credible number OF man-eating sharks
that played about tho yawl. When we had
secured a barrel or two or water we put
or. accompanied by two OF the natives.
who wished TO see the ship. We told them
not TO come. but they insisted, saying. or
Indicating by signs. that they would swim
back. Not taking them seriously, we
pulled to the ship. The water was smooth
and we were hoisted aboard without DIFF
ficulty.
THE water was clear. and we couli
see dozens OF huge sharks playing about
the ship. and it was among the lot that
the natives plunged when they had seen
enough. They went without warning. and
I ran 10 the side OF the vessel. expecting
10 see the hazardous fellows torn to
pieces. For an instant there was no COM
motion among the sharks, and then' APP
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-27
VERY NARROW ESCAPE
REsRRVOTR LIKE SCENE OF ~ AC-
CfDENTCIUsEDB by BRITTLE TCE.
A Young Man Had Close shave fro"
Death by Drowning while Ska''ng
There-saved by BIscksburg Cadet.

The Icy breath OF the north wind dur
Ing the past few days brought one OF win
ter's greatest pleasures-skating. Part
Of Christmas-Day and all Saturday morn
ing the Reservoir lake and the pretty
sheet OF water at Forest Hin Park were
thronged with merry youths and maidens,
gliding hither and thither over the glass
sy surface.
A tragedy. however. came near marrinS
the pleasure at Reservoir Lake Christmas
Day. and but for the prompt action OF
Blacksburg cadet, a young man would
probably have lost his life. The ice In
places was very thin. and waved up and
down in an alarming manner. so much so
that the skaters deserted that portion
Of the lake The young man referred 10.
however, in a spirit Of bravado, attempt
ed to skate across the weak place. but
lust as he reached the centre the ice gave
way with a crash, and he disappeared sud
denly from sight.
great scene OF commOtiOn ensued
among the skaters who thought he would
surely be drowned. but he soon reappear-
ed by way Of the hole he went in, and be
gan TO make strenuous efforts 10 get out
by clutching the ragged edge Of the ice
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-27
Ancient Order OF Hibernians.

At recent meeting OF Division No. l,
Ancient order OF Hibernians, held at
Camp Hall. the following officers
were elected: President, John +. Don
Leavy: ce-Prcsident. John j. Rankin;
Financial Secretary. J. +. McDonough;
Recording Secretary. james r. Grady;
Treasurer NJ Cdrmody; Standing Com
nittee John j.. Doyle. r. McCarty John
Flanagan. James Cunningham. James j.
Burke The order is In a most flourish
ing condition. has an exceedingly large
membership. and by strict adherence
to their motto Of friendship. unity, and
true Christian charity, has lifted the
gloom from the homes Of members who
were sick and m distress. The ancient
order is the oil lest Catholic society in the
world II is like the Round Tower i'm Ire
land-gray with the mist Of centuries-
but still nourishing and with open arms
are receiving the children of the Green
Isles and their descendants into its bo-
som.
At the last meeting OF the division
arrangements We're perfected for grand
ball to be given az Corcoran Hall on the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-27
Truth Crushed 10 Earth.

Another coiorcd deacon. who had early
impressed upon his only son and heir
tho moral OF the George Washington cher
~ tree story was fortunate enough 10
find % fat pOssum recently. lie bore H.
in triumph to his dwelling. and assisted
u.s. his son. cooked 10 10 a juicy brown.
Vow" said be. ode bes' way ter eat
& possum is cor. 30 Wen jes let him stay
in de pantry. cn when mawnin come he IL
be- mo- jucler den ever,'
His son seemed sadly disappointed. but
he made tho best of il. ana both retired
FOR the night
The old man was up early next morn
ing. but tie boy slept or.
on opening the safe the astonished par
ent discovered nothing but homes IN tie
dish that had contained the pOssum. lie
brought Che drowsy youngstcr 70 bis feet
with ono vigorous jerk. and dragging him
10 the scene OF the wreck. no said.
"What does DAT mean. cA2'
The boy fen on his knees and cried.
Daddy ! can't tell lie. l got up In de
nl-ht 600 eat &C. wid,my little mouf."
The old man said not a word. but drag
cing The boy 90 the front door he Held
LIN hy the collar while he jerked a piece
OF Notwithstanding from the side Of the
house.
Daddy" cried the boy. 'fs you gwine
ter lick me FOR tenin' de TRUTH"
"NO, You Mnky-headed debbil, YOU"
thundered the old man. Il swine ter frai
de hide Off We for eatin' de possumr'-
Atlanta Constitution.