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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-04-08
KNOCKED OUT IN SOMERSET COUNTY
The Biesecker-Thropp Combine Showed
Under ct the Primary Election.

Under et the frlMary Eiectlon.
The Republicans of Somerset county
held their primary election for the desig-
nation of candidates for the county offices
on Saturday last. 1t was the most hotIy
contested primary election held in Som
erset county for many years. The princi-
pal hitch was on the Congressional issue.
After the withdrawal OF Mr.. Jordan, of
this county, from the contest, the Mont
gomery county candidate from near
Everett, in the person Of Mr.. Joseph f..
Thropp, the soldiers best friend, the
liberal philanthropist and public bene-
factor-he of the bob-tailed team and big
red plumes and liVeried coachman spoken
of by the Bedford Gazette as having
honored the ancient borough with a
political visit one day last week. see
article printed elsewherel-iEvaded
Somerset county and entered into COM
bination with the Scull wing OF the Re-
publican party in that county against Mr..
Hicks. We have no means of knowing
just how much ''boodle' he was required
to put up, or did put up, if any.
he NtTt bS
+. J. Kooser, Esq, who put up an animat-
ed and aggressive fight against the Mont
gomery county man. The result was that
the Biesecker Thropp combine was over
whelmingly defeated at the primary
election ON Saturday, Mr.. Kooser carry
ing the county by from I,2O0 to l,50o
majority over +. w. Biesecker, the
Thropp representative. In view of this
significant defeat from the FROSTY Sons
of Thunder" we suggest 10 the Mont
gomery county candidate that he had
better save his credit by Withdrawing
from the campaign before the primary
election in this county on the Ilth instant.
He will certainly get it in the neck"
in this county also. In fact, we advise
him to drop politics altogether and attend
to his furnace, his company stores and
other philanIhropic interests.-Ecerett
Republican.
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Highest Of ali in Leavening Power-Las u.s. Govt Report
R1H:a!!! g! RsxassE RskiRs
ABSOLUTELY PURE
Apisputea POND settled.

The following official correspondence
between County Supt. Berkey and State
Supt. Shaeffer settles, definitely, n ques-
tion frequently raised as TO the right of
directors elect in new school district to
take part in the Triennial Convention To
elect a County Superintendent of Schools.
A letter of inquiry from the Hooyersville
directors prompted the appeal to the State
Department.
March u, 1896.
DIR. n. c. SCHAEFFER,
State Supt. Public Instruction,
HARRISBURG, PA.
DEAR SIR The borough of HOovers-
vile, in this county, was Incorporated
within the last school year, and on Feb
ruary is, 1896, elected full Board Of
School Directors TO take charge of the
school interest Of the borough on the first
Monday ofJune next. The question arises
whether the members ofthe Hooversville
School Board will be legally entitled to
vote at the Triennial Convention of Di-
rectors which meets on the 5th Of May,
1896. to elect County Superintendent of
Schools.
Will you please favor US with your
opinion in regard to the question at
issue. Very truly,
J. NJ. BERREY.
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OEEM.iHONING.
SLT1DE.

KUth UOOU BOROTGH.
D. Lot.
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IL having been asserted during the re
cent primary canvass and since by the
political enemies of Mr.. Z. w. Biesecker,
that he, Biesecker. was candidate in
the interest of Mr.. Joseph L. Thropp, Of
Bedford county. and that Mr.. Thropp
contributed money To assist Mr.. Bic
seeker in his canvass. the following card,
in the form of an affidavit, from Mr..
Thropp, effecsually disposes of the mali
cious lie and should cause It's authors to
at once retract the offensive aud coward
ly libel.
EVERETT, Pa, April O. 1896
I am informed that "A report has been circu-
lated in Somerset County To the effect that
had contributed money to assist one OF the
Congressional candidates in the recent prima-
~ canvass i'm that county; and In view OF
such report want TO say, most emphaticaliy,
that did not furnish n dollar or any other
sum, directly or indirectly, toad or support
ctpcr OF the two opposing contestants In any
manner whatever. Any report or statement
given out or repeated. alleging that dld, Is
absolutely and unqualifiediy false and untrue,
no matter from what source IL may have
come JOSEPH T. IHkoff-
Sworn TO and subscribed before me a No:a-
n Public in the County OF Bedford. this 9th
day of April 1876. JOHN q. COBLER,
Notary Public.
Witness -
N
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Josiah j., son of Mr.. and Mrs. Chaun-
cey Lowry, of StOnycreek township, died
on Tuesday, Mare 24th, at the home of
his parents, from pulmonary trouble,
aged % years, 8 months and days. The
deceased was a consistent member of the
Lutheran Church, having been confirm
ed by Rev. J. w. Poffenberger on April
Is. 1885. He is survived by his parents
and eleven sisters and brothers, one of
his sisters being the wife of our fellow
townsfiian, Isaac G. Jones.
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TREAsURER's SALE
-oF--
Unsedted Lands.

Agreeably To the provisions Of an Act Of
Assembly OF Pennsylvania, directing the
mode of selling un~eated lands for taxes pass
ed the 18th day OF March. a. -. Isis. and the
several supplements thereto. the Treasurer Of
somerset County hereby gives notice that un-
less the Schooi. county. Building I'd Road
Taxes due ON the following unsestfed lands are
paid before the day OF sale. the whole or such
part OF such tract or parcel Of land viii
pay the taxes and costs, will be sold at the
Courthouse, In Somerset Borough, on
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-04-08
Scott Was in a, the Death.

The effort made at the recent meeting
of Republican Return Judges TO howl
down Lawyer John II. Scott, a duly ac-
credited member, while addressing his
fellow members, failed most signally.
Mr.. Scott waited until the howlers had
spent their efforts and then calmly con-
tinued his timely remarks. He had list
ened to the same kind of music too often
before in political battles to be scared by
u-in6
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-04-08

Rev. d. L. Yoder, the newly appointed
pastor of Somerset Circuit United Evan
gelical Association, arrived with his fam
lily last week and took possession of the
parsonage on Main Cross Street. Rev.
w. Houpt, late pastor of the circuit, hav
ing removed to Washington, ID. c.,
where for the present be will be associat-
ed with his brother in giving instruction
in the German language
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-04-08

Matthew S. Griffith, well-known
farmer of JOINER township, left for parts
unknown one day last week. His sudden
criminal prosecution entered against him
by young woman living in Quemahon-
ing township. Griffith has a wife and
family. He recently sold his farm for
s. O00 cash.
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Spring Normal.

A Spring Normal (nine weeks will be
opened at the Cupp School House, be-
ginning April 10Th. The best advantages
will be offered young ladies and gentle
men who desire instruction in the higher
branches and who are preparing to teach.
For further information apply to
n. n. CUPP,
Rills, Pa.
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Important.

While many of our patrons have re-
sponded to our previous notice TO close
up their accounts, there are still few
who have not. To those we would say,
please do not defer this longer as we will
positively close all accounts, and must
insist on settlement at once. We have
fully determined TO do a cash trade.
Respectfully yours,
FERSEI RRos-
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-04-08

Quite sad accident occurred at Hus-
ton, about one mile from town, on
Tuesday, in which Michael aud John
Shaft figure as the unfortunates. These
two young men were engaged in truck
ing logs at c. y. Flanigan's mill, and
were going over trestle, when it gave
way. precipitating the men in question.
One of the unfortunates, John, died
Tuesday night, and at this writing the
other is in dangerous condition.-Coa-
faence Press.
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Modern Housework.

May be done more easily, more con-
veniently and with less expense on the
Cinderella Range than with many others ;
all the old objections to ranges removed.
1t will save you time, money and hard
work. 1t is a good baker and is sold
with that understanding. Sold by
JAS. B. HoLDERBAUM,
Somerset, Pa.
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HARRIsBURG, March %, 1896.
SUIT. J. NJ. BERKEY,
RERfIN Pa

HARRIsBURG, March %, 1896.
SUPT. J. NJ. BERKEY,
BERLIN, Pa.
DEAR SIR:-By referring to See. Z,
School Laws and Decisions, page 8, edi-
tion of 1896, you will observe that the di-
rectors of new school district ''shall
have authority to levy, assess and collect
tax, procure school houses and do all
other acts necessary to the commence
ment of the schools for the ensuing year,
The election of county Superintend
ent in May for the ensuing term of three
years is duty enjoined by law upon the
school directors of the county. The MEM
bers ofa new board, after having been
duly organized, unquestionably have the
right TO vote in the triennial convention
to elect a county superintendent on Tues
day the fifth day of May next.
In reply to your communication Of the
18th inst.
Yours truly,
NC. ScHAEFFER,
Supt of Public instruction.
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Church Appointments.

Rev. ID. l.. Yoder of the United Evan
gelical Church, wilrpreach at the follow
ing appointments April 1lth and 18th.
At Bethany Church, Saturday Evening
at 7:30; At Husband Church, Sabbath at
1890 \. NJ; At Pearltown, Sabbath at
$50 P. NJ; At Somerset, Sabbath at
7:30P. NJ.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-04-08

Samuel Beachy, a former well-known
resident of Salisbury, died on March 2sth
at the home OF his son Simon, in Kansas
City, Mo-, from dropsy. With the except
ion of Mrs. George Lowry, of Elk Lick
township, he was the last surviving
child of the late Peter Beachy. The de-
ceased was well advanced in years.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-04-08

Five shares of the capital stock of the
First National Bank ofthis place, belong
ing to the estate of the late Michael Sipe,
Jenner township, were sold at public slle
on Saturday last for $1,000 per share.
The par value of the stock was $4,000
per share
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-04-08

Clyde, the twelve-year-old son of Dan
iel Saylor, fell from the over-shoot of his
uncle James barn, where he and several
companions were playing Sunday AFTER
noon, and striking on his head fractured
the right mailer bone. The injury is a
very painful one.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-04-08

BY decisive majority of the votes
polled at the recent primary election the
Republicans of Meyersdale decided to
relegate the caucus system of nominating
borough officers 10 the rear and hereafter
will make nominations under primary
rules.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-04-08

Mr.. George III. Dively, of Northampton
township, and Miss Ida Friedline of
Jefferson township, were united in mar
riage yesterday afternoon at the resi-
dence of Prothonotary Saylor, Mr.. Say
lor officiating.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-04-08

The news from Somerset comfy is to
the effect that Kooser has carried the
county for congress against Biesecker,
Edward Scull's son-in-law, by from
1000 TO l.500 majority. Ii seems to be
conceded that the result is decided
victory for Representative Hicks.-1t-
tOond Tribune.
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ltneSS =
WM. A. BIEBER.
As Viewed by the Press of the District.

During the recent primary contest it
was alleged that Mr.. Kooser was not a
candidate for Congress with the expecta-
ton of procuring the district nomination
but was running i'm the interests of the
present member, Mr.. Hicks The follow
ing extracts from Republican papers of
the Congressional district, would indicate
that this impression was not without
foundation and largely prevailed in the
other counties of the district.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-04-08

Religious services will be held in
Bearltown next Sabbath morning and at
Pleasant Hill church in the evening by
Rev. I. Vaughan, the newly appointed
Evangelical minister of the lockwood
circuit.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-04-08
Somerset Normal.

A Teachers Normal School will he
opened at Somerset, May is, 1886. We
will be able to accommodate the higher
grades of the public schools. Special at
tention will be given to those preparing
to teach, we are also prepared to give in
struction in the Classics and other High
er Branches at reasonable rates. For
particulars apply to
V. r. SAVIOR,
III. S. RHoADs.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-04-08

tel vannear, on Friday, April 18th, and
every weeks thereafter on same day.
Consultation and Examination free.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-04-08

At the Lutheran parsonage of Fridens,
on Thursday, April End, Mr.. J. o. Mos
toIler and Miss Ida f. Trent were united
in the holy bonds of wedlock, Rev. ]. J.
Welch officiating.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-04-08

Mr.. ID. B. Zimmerman, the well known
Quemahoning township stock-dealer,
will leave next Monday for South Dakota
where he owns ranch.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-04-08

The night watchman at Fort Hill lost
a foot in peculiar way Monday night,
says the Myersdale Commercial He
was making his rounds when a rock
dislodged by the heavy rains came down
with rush catching his foot and crush
ing it to jelly. He managed to work
around off the track, and then tainted
from pain and loss of blood. The engin-
eer of the first train saw the obstruction
and the poor fellow was released from
his painful position. We learn the limb
was amput&ted near the knee the follow
ing day. Have not learned his correct
name, several being given.
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De Not Fail to Read This.

The noted Special
ist, DIR. NJ. Salm,
who has been so sue
eessful in the treat
ment Of private dis
eases of both sexes,
and all kinds of
chronic diseases,m
be consulted, as usu-
al, free of charge, in
- - a.. II.
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TotaI............... 467o 29f2 ess s17e $50 5sIi

NoIE-The vote of Benson l. added To the
vote OF Paint township; Elk Lick No. 10 Elk
Lick No. I: HooVersviiie "a QuemahoElug
No. ,. and Solnerfield to Addison in the vote
for Congress.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-04-08

Prof X. +. Patterson and Edward B.
Scull, Esq, of Pittsburg, were visitors
here during the week.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-04-08

DIR. z. +. Shaifer has fitted up pair of
handsome offices in his newly acquired
residence on Patriot street.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-04-08

Mrs. J. w. Carothers and Mrs. r. n.
Linton are visiting friends in the eastern
part of the state.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-04-08

Estate OF Iavinia BaTkman, late Of Lavans-
willie. Somerset township, Somerset
Co.. Pa, deed.
Letters tsstamentary on the above
estate having been granted to the under
signed by the proper authority. notice =
hereby given 20 all persons indebted 30
said estate To make Immediate pay
ment and those having claims against
said estate viii present them duly authenti-
Gated for settlement, on saturday. April i.
IS9i al the Office OF John r. ~cOJt in somerset
borough. -
FREEMAN Y0RTN,
John r. scott, Executor
Attorney.
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Somerset couuty's independent repub-
licans seem to have turned out in force on
saturday. lt0ond Tribune.
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A----A-----A-AAA--

Important silk deals made last week
many more thousands were put in
to silks than any other transactions
this store ever made-and it was choice
goods and the prices thas induced US
to make the investment-and when
people see or learn about the silks and
the prices, it will be of as great interest
to them as it was to us-they're all
new and beautiful silks and good quail
tiles that people who know and always
buy the best will appreciate.
Stylish Warp Print Monotone Silks,
Sl-2j-many beautiful things there are
for 1896, but these are surprisingly 50.
Rich Novelties in New Silks, Sl.CO
TO S2.O0 a yard-so large and hand
some a collection as places them away
ahead of anything we've ever asked at
tentiOn to.
100 pieces Black Broeade Damas
Silks-65c., zoe, Sl.00-large, choice de-
signs-such worth for the money as
was never approached.
1000 yards extra good plain white
raised cord Habutia Silks, S5e.-ind
out about these before making up your
mind-don't eOnfound them with the
usual colored corded Kaiki Wash Silks
in colors, as these rich, bright, lustrous
,rAiie ones are totally different and
vastly superior,
Samples on request.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-04-08

The principal officers of the Baltimore
& Ohio Railroad Company passed through
here Saturday on their way to Johns
town. The party was made mp of
Receivers Cowan and Murray, Vice Presi-
dent King, General Manager Green,
Manager of Freight Traffic Wight, Cen
eral Passenger Agent Seull, Superinten-
dent of Motive Power Middleton, S1per-
intendent of Transportation Fitzgerald,
General Superintendent Patton, Super
intendent Cutter and other officers of the
road They travelled in a special train of
three private cars and were inspecting
the entire b. & o. System. Mr.. Scull
left the train at Somerset and spent
several hours with his parents-Mr. and
Mrs. Edward Scull-reiOining the party
upon their return from Johnstown.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-04-08

Miss Lou Davis has been in New York
for the past few days, taking in the Faster
fashions.
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A DEMONSTRATORS NOTICE.
DMINIsTRATOR's NOTICE.

A DNIINISTRATOR'S NOTICE.
Estate Of Michael Sipe. late OF Jenner town.
snip, somerset county, Pa, decd
Letters Of administration having been grant
ed ny the proper authority, tO the underSign-
Cd, notice is hereby given 70 all persons In
deoted 10 said estate 70 make Immediate pay
Htent. and those having claims against safd
estate viii present them duly authenticated
for settlement. on saturday, Apri T.. ISIS. at
late residence o. decd.
EDWARD P. SIPE
fred. W BicSecSer. Adminisfrafor-
Attorney.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-04-08

Considerable interest was aroused in
Lincoln township Friday morning when
il was learned that Frank Murray, a
young farm hand had deserted his wife
and two children, and eloped with
Lizzie Hersh, a young woman of un-
savory reputation, who has been tesnpor-
arily residing in that neighborhoOd.
Gossip has been busy with the names Of
the principal actors in the case for sever
al weeks, but no one ever suspected that
they contemplated an elopement Muir
raw came 20 Somerset Wednesday after
noon and purchased a suit Of clothes on
credit from Knepper & Good, promising
to pay for the garments in a short time.
That was the last seen of him here.
Thursday morning the Hersh woman
took the train at Somerset for lockwood
where she met Murray. The same day
some section men west Of lockwood on
the b. IL o. found a few pieces of cast off
clothing which were identified by papers
in the pockets as Murrsy's. aud it is be-
lieved that he changed his dress after
leaving Rockwood. Nothing has since
been heard of the couple and it is believ
ed that they have gone west Murray is
about thirty years of age and the
Hersh woman about twenty.
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A ADMINIsTRAToR's NOTICE

Estate OF Gillian L. Miller, late Of NeyerSdsls
Borough, Pa, deed
Letters OF administration on the above e.
stale having been granted TO the undersigned
BY the proper authority notice j. hereby gwen
10 all persons indebted 20 said estate 70 maj Ae
immediate payment, and tn0se havtsg claims
against the sstine 10 present them duly au-
tneaticlted for settlement, on saturday the
18Th day Of y pril i>id AT the late residence OK
the deceased IN said borough
A l. MILLER.
John r. Scott JOSEPH A. MILLER,
Attorney Administrators
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CXECUToR's NOTICE.

Estate OF Lydia Baker, late Of Greenviile
township. somerset county, Pa, Gec'd
Letters teSttmentaTy on the above es-
tate having been granted 10 the undersigned,
by the proper authority. notice y hereby
given 10 all persons indebted To said estate 10
make Immediate payment. and those having
claims against said estate Will present them
duly authenticated iOr settlement, on Satur-
day. April Is, iSS6. at the late residence OF
deed.
DANIEL BAKER.
Fred. W. BieSeeker. Executor
Attorney.
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EXECUToR'S NOTICE.
ExECUToR's NOTICE.

Estate Of David Heiple. late of Somerset town.
ship, Somerset county, Pa, deed
Letters testamentsTy on the above estate
having been granted 10 the undersigned by
the proper authority. notice l. hereby given 10
ali persons indebted 10 said estate 10 make
immediate payment. and those having claims
against the same 10 present them duly au-
thenticafed for settlement. on saturday, April
Is lS96 AT he late residence Of deed
CHARLES HEIPLE.
John X. Scott, Executor
Attorney.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-04-08

Jot it down in your diary that the
ground was covered with snow April I,
1886.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-04-08

The attention of the HERALD has been
called to the pitiable condition of Clar-
ence Staub. an orphan boy nineteen
years of age, who about two years ago
was unfortunately thrown under freight
train at Williams Station and suffered
the loss of both his feet. Being in desti-
tate circumstances he was removed to
the County Home, where he was nursed
back 10 health and where he has since
been charge on the county. Staub is
young man of robust constitution and Is
ambitious 10 cara livelihood, bat in his
present condition he Is compelled 10 walk
upon his knees and is therefore unable to
secure employment of any character. lie
Will make an appeal to the poor Directors
70 procure artificial substitutes for the
members of which he has been deprived,
and in case his modest request is granted.
will undertake 70 support himself
Give the unfortunate boy chance.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-04-08

Romans Baldwin. of shanksviIle. has
been granted an increase Of pension.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-04-08
A DMUNIsTRAToR'sN CTICE.

Estate Of William H. Barron. late OF Middle
creek township, Somerset 60. Pa, decd
Letters OF administration having been
granted BY the proper authority, 10 the ID
deTsigned. notice Is hereby givca tO all peR
sons indebted 10 said estate 10 make immeCE
ate payment. and those having claims against
said estate viii present them duly autneutl-
Gated for settlement ON saturday. Aprii j.
lssli. a the residence Of the administrator ia
Milford township.
II. q. MILLER.
II. VI. Berkeley, Administrator
Attorney.
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JUNE 8. 1896,
ADDISON.
ACRES. OWNER OR wARHASrEE. TAX. co.

for the arrearases of taxes due and costs ac-
crued thereon.