davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-02-19
Can't Vote for Four Years.

At a primary election in the Second
ward, Harrisburg. Wilhelm Snyder was
the judge. Mr.. Snyder has for years been
active in party matters and was allied to
the faction opposed to exMayor Fritchey
and a; this election refused legal votes,
violated the provision relating to taking
and administering the oath. and did 9TH
er wrong things. Suit was brought
against him and he was convicted. Judge
Siinonton sentenced Snyder TO pay fine
OF $50, the costs and be deprived of the
right to vote for four years.
The court said this last punishment
was called for by the Constitution, the
purpose being to make him who illegally
deprives others OF their right of suffrage
to suffer little along that line himself
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-02-19
Consta bles' Costs

Judge Mcpherson, of Dauphin county.
made an important decision in the
matter of CoDstables' cost a few days ago.
Constable George w. Charters, of the
Second Ward, some time ago went to
Washington with a requisition after a man
charged with false pretense in this county,
but returned without his man, who was
discharged upon writ of habeas corpus
by a justice of the District Supreme Court,
because the indictment did not set forth a
substantive offense.
The Dauphin county Commissioners re-
fused to honor the Constable's bill of costs
on the ground that he did not bring back
his prisoner. Charters than sued the coun-
ty for his expense and argument was
heard before Judge Mcpherson the other
day. The Court filed an opinion directing
judgment in favor of the county and
putting the costs on Charters.
Judge Mcpherson says the act of 1880
directing the payment of such costs out
of the county treasury does not go so far
as to compel such payment where the
fugitive is not brought back for trial.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-02-19
A Bogus Justice. "

4 bogus correspondent has now been
called upon to defend the conduct of the
Associate Judges, and not content with
doing that he casts a foul imputation
upon the christian people Of Confluence.
Ii is indeed incredible that the men of
that hustling village should with practi-
cal unanimity wish to throw veil over
the action of a majority of the court when
that majority has seen fit to outrage
Justice and pnblic deoency. We have too
much confidence in the noble man hood
of the men of Confluence. no matter for
whom they east their ballots i'm years
past or IN years to come, TO believe that
they would wish to silence a fearless
journal when it has found it necessary to
criticise the action of members of the
bench.
Associate Judge and School Director
Horner Eiust find an ADLER defender than
one who ''s;eals the livery of heaven to
serve the devil We mistake the temper
of the home loving people OF Confluence
irthey do not hurl the vile SANDER, per-
pesrated in their name, back in the teeth
of bogus Justice
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-02-19
-----------l-----z

The steady growth Of this business aE-
I'll nCw-it Is a gigantic Oue-away up in
the millions-is OF itself a good endorse
ment. Your good Judgment and decision
is still better and more valuable one.
y great army of women have given this
store and its business methods their en-
dorseineu:, and We feel sure you would,
TOO, If you'd only investigate May we
not help you to investigate by submit
ing line Of samples?
Take the matter Of Kid Gloves for in
stance. Here's a line Of TwoclasD Wal
TON Pique at 81 pair-imported them
ourselves, and we think there's nothing
Ike them for the money in the country
tan, 2omard, red, brown, black, pearl
and white.
New line Of White Kid Gloves with
four pearl buttons, and four rows wide
black or white embroidery OF back,
IS cents.
Lot Ladies all-pure Linen Handker-
chiefs-nice, fine sheer linen, hemstitch-
ed with half-inch hem, and nice hand
embroidery in ! corners-I2l cents
apiece-usually sold at - cents.
Spring Dress wooIen.
This store is BOW showing a very supe-
rior line of choice, new fabrics and
weaves that are so distinctly new and
different and w.thal so beautiful, as Will
surely attract attention from women oi
taste everywhere.
The price rarge. Sc. 10 $3.50 yard
Have you ever discovered that it pays
actually pays-to send your orders FOR
Dig Goods Of any kind and every kind To
this store?
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-02-19
Another Sneeelsful Somerset BOY.

Mr.. Charles H. Trent, after spending
ten days with his parents-Mr. aud Mrs.
Daniel Trent--in this place, left yester-
day for his home in Milwaukee, Wis
Mr.. Trent graduated from n printers
case in this Office about eighteen years
ago, when he ief, Somerset county TO
seek fame and fortune in the west. After
travelling extensively throughout the
west and south he finally located in the
Cream City" where ne has since rep
resented one Of the largest safe and lock
concerns in the country. Two years ago
he was elected 4 school Commissioner by
the people Of Milwaukee, position of
great importance and trust. The duties of
which he has discharged t. tie sa:;sfiac-
ton Of his constituents and in "a manner
tina; has called forth unStinted praise
from the daily papers Of that city. Mr..
Trent has many friends here, all of whom
are glad 20 learn Of his success. His
brother, Parker Trent, is also a resident
of Milwaukee.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-02-19
They Want Office Room.

Over in Indiana county the District
Attorney and County Surveyor have
made formal application to the County
Commissioners for offices. They claim
that law is in force in this State which
provides for office rent for all county
officers, and they are anxious to receive
the benefits of the act. Heretofore it has
been the custom for the District Attorney
and County Surveyor TO provide offices
for themselves. Just why is not al
together clear, unless it is because they
have never taken the trouble to probe
into the matter and ascertain just what
their Office entities them 10. A recent
decision in Carbon county, however,
opened their eyes, and this investigation
is the result. Judge White is reported To
take an entirely different view of the act
of assembly and his decision is anxiously
awaited by District Attorneys and Coun-
ty Surveyors in other counties.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-02-19

Republicans and Democrats in nnm-
Der of the districts OF this county nomina-
ted two candidates for the office Of in
specior," and they were very naturally
disappointed yesterday when they went
to cast their votes to find that the names
OF all of the candidates for that office had
been omitted from the official ballots.
Each elector can vote for only one eandi-
date for the o1ice of inspector ana 10
print the names oftwo candidates for that
Office in either the Republican or Demo-
cratic column wo1ld obviously render
the ballots iIlegtl. The County Com
missioners are authorized by act OF as
sembly TO receive only such certificates
of nomination or nomination papers as
are in proper form, and in the instances
cited they should have returned the papers
TO the parties making them for corree-
ton.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-02-19
Farmers Institute.

Owing To press OF other business the
TO be present at all of the sessions of the
recent Farmers Institute and is there
! fore unprepared to furnish the usual
report of that always interesting meeting
of representative farmers of the county.
The court room was not large enough
to seat one-half of the people who at
tempted TO crowd into il at all of the
sessions, and hundreds of disappointed
ones were turned away.
Hon. George T. Powell. of New York,
who was advertised to be present and
speak upon ''Frnit Culture and other
subjects, WAS detained at home. His
place was supplied by Mr.. Calvin Cooper.
of Lancaster county. Pa, who ably dis
cussed the subjects assigned to Mr..
Powell on the program.
Among the most notable features of
the institute was talk on Good Roads, I"
by Hon. John Hamilton, State Director
of Farmers Institutes. Mr.. Hamilton's
elucidation of this subject is said to have
been the simplest and most convincing
ever heard in this county. All who were
present were delighted with the manner
in which the road question was handled
and predict that the advice given by the
speaker, if carried into effect, will result
in great practical good to the people OF
this county.
Hon. John A. Woodward, who is
perhaps without peer in Institute work,
was present Throughout Friday and
Saturday, and delivered number OF
highly entertaining and practical ad-
dresses.
All of the home people who had been
assigned places on the program were
present and acquitted themselves credita-
bly,.
Saturday evenings meeting was
perhaps the most interesting of any held
at this session and attracted an audience
that would have filled a hall of double
the capacity Of the court room. 1t is a
matter of sincere regret that all who
desired to hear DIR. Rothrock, State For
estry Commissioner, were unable To %
so. His lecture beautiful Pennsyl-
vania," was illustrated by a number OF
superb stereopticon views, while the
subject matter was intensely interesting
and tended to awaken those present TO
the urgent necessity of preserving oui
remaining forests, especially those
standing upon untiilable ground. The
DIR. denounced the aan who Intentional
" starts q forest fire as IAN unredeemed
and irredeenable wretch and the for
cible manner in which he uttered the
words left no doubt as to his edrnestness.
The lecture is one of inestimabie valne
aud should be heard by every taxpayer
in the State.
Two additional performances which
came under the reporters observation
were talk 5y Mr.. Jcre Stevanus, Of Elk
Lick, on the cultivation of small fruit.
The speaker satisfied his audience that
he had been a conscientious aud close OBJ
server in this line and gave his hearers
many valuable suggestions.
"The Rented Farm" a recitation by
Miss Alice q. Will, of Glade, was deliv
cred in capital style at Friday evenings
session.
The Secretaries of the Institute have
promised to report the sessions for the
readers of the HERALD, but the manu-
script had not reached us at the time of
our going to press.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-02-19
Hgnes of al in Leavcnins PowcrLaest U. S. Govt Repor
R!1'AI J q! RskII2g R',sasgl:
ABSOLUTELY PURE
sESOLUTEEY PURE

Judge Longsnecksr Aimonishes Landlords.
Friday last was License day i'm Bedford
county court, and Judge I.ongenecker,
before announcing any license, took oeca-
sion TO tell the expectant landlords i'm
Bedford county how he expected them to
conduct the business and keep their re-
spective hotels. The court having con-
vened for the purpose of granting Retail
Liquor License at 10 o'clock a. m, and
many of the applicants being present,
Judge Longenecker informed all present,
and requested that the attorneys for ap-
plicants not present inform their clients,
that all landlords throughout the county
selling liquor will he expected to close
their bar rooms promptly at 10 o'clock
p. m; that although the power of the
court TO enforce the rule may be undecid-
ed, yet any licensee violating the same
can not expect his vote for renewal of his
license one year hence. Comments con-
corning free lunches were also made. No
objection was found to the customary
plate of pretZels, cheese, etc, but drum
ming for trade by giving a free supper,
which, ifnot directly, indirectly placed
upon the visitor an obligation to pur-
chase drink, was positively forbidden.
Equipping the hotels with modern ap-
paratus was also expected. Attorney
Mcnamara, being a friend to the horse,
interposed the suggestion that the Judge
should not forget the horse. Good stab
ling was added by the Judge to his re-
marks
All of which suggestions all landlords
in Bedford county who expect to con-
tinue in the hotel business while Judge
LoDgenecker is on the Bench will do
well TO observe. Ample accommodations
for man and beast, clean beds, sufficient
of them, good food and enough of it, no
free lunch counter, bars closed at 10
O'Clock p. m, and good stabling for
horses-these are the Courts require
ments-''and don't you forget it.''-Eccr-
ett Republican,.
The Meyersdale Summer Normal
Scheol for lSg6. opens May 4.
J. G. SPgICHER,
W. W. CUPr and Principal.
NJ. j. PHILLIPS,
Assistants
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-02-19
FishJ-s Book Store

Justices of the Peace and Constables
coming to the February court will find
.h .,f
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-02-19

The German mastiff belonging 10 Mr..
J. B. Winters. of the Commercial Ho
tel. was ground into bologna sausage
meat by the north bound ;. & c. passen-
ger train yesterday morning. The dog
had followed his master ID the station
and apparently become bewiidered when
the train approached, leastwise he jump
ed in front of the engine before it came to
a stand stand still and was cut mp into
small pieces. Afier the train continued
on its way to Johnstown Mr.. Winters
succeeded in finding the dogs tail which
had been cut clean from his body, The
brute weighed about 80 pounds.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-02-19
Rev. Bristow Will Lecture.

Rev. r. J. Bristow will deliver a course
of lectures on The Presbyterian
Church" as may be announced. The
first lecture of the series will be given on
the evening of February 2}d, subject:
"A Reply to Some Misrepresentation
and CaricatuTes of Presbyterian Doctrine
and Polity." Services in the morning as
usual.
The second lecture will be ON: "The
Foundation and Historical Record of the
Presbyterian Church"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-02-19

We acknowledge ;he receipt of a COM
munication from one Of the best known
Republicans of Somerset township. 1t is
timely and forceful, but is withheld from
our columns for the reason that the HER
AID has uniformly refrained, excepting
when party leaders were publicly attack
ed, from presenting the claims of candi-
dates prior to primary elections.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-02-19

Mr.. Chas. II. Fisher says that st. Val
entine's Day was more generally Observ-
ed in this place last Friday than il has
been for a number of years past. Mr..
Fisher is in a position to know this fact
since he is an extensive dealer in valen-
tines of all descriptions. His large stock
was entirely exhausted several days in
advance.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-02-19
Friday. Feb. 81, 1896,
sTfOCLOCE N

the following real estate, being the hate home
stead % Irvil NoGukin. dsc'c-
All that certain tl4c, ~ land situate in Up
pr IurS ytooi iowu~is;p. Somerset county,
Pa, acI Ip.n!G- lands os Mary 3 Say der. John
FireSiour, William Ni-p!a. IA ram ~anutr
ana others. continuing one hundred and thsr-
ty-fh-g- l.-.I acrs- mere Dr le--- having there
on erected q fW1~l1rr IuE
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-02-19

DIR. Rothrock, State Forestry Commis-
sioner, said Saturday evening, that be
believes enough water power is going 10
waste between Connellsville and Rock
wood to drive all of the trains passing
over the b. &. o. railroad between those
points. Here is pointer for the people
of Ursina and Confluence, who want to
generate electrical current for illunin-
ating purposes at the least possible cost.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-02-19

John Yoder, a young man who died at
his home or "coal hill" on Wednesday
last, is reported to have died from the
eife is of alcoholism. The story goes that
when he returned home from work ten
days before, he brolght vial ca ntaining
a mixture of bad whisky and Jamaica
ginger with him. He partook freely of
the decociion and aster be had consumed
the entire contents of tie bottle sent f r a
physician. The physician WAS unable to
give him any relief and he died in great
agony. He is survived by his wife and
two children.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-02-19

Mr. Joseph Fisher, an authenticated
youth Of eighteen summers, who las
been acting as Office and stable boy for
DIR. p. F. Shafrer, during the past two
years, has decided 10 star the country
next summer as mid-air performer.
Mr.. Fisher has provided himself with
balloon, patterned after the one used by
Prof Beam. and promises TO make his
first ascension from Somerset on Decora-
ton day.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-02-19

Mrs. Annie Lewis, of st. Louis, Mo-,
Is visiting at the home of her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. John J. Schell, in this
place. Mrs. Lewis was unable, on ac-
count Of sickness in her family, TO be
present at the golden wedding Of her par
ents. celebrated on Christmas eve, and
has taken the first opportunity to spend
few weeks with them. She is accompan-
led by several Of her children.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-02-19

The Jr. o. L. A. NJ. Cornet Band, of
Berlin, paid Somerset a visit Saturday
and during the afternoon and evening
rendered serenades to number of citi-
zens, business houses and printing offices.
The members of the band are a gentle
manly lot of young men and they play
their instruments with exceptional skill.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-02-19

Little or no interest was manifested in
the Somerset borough and township elec-
tions yesterday, the vote polled in the
former being short of that cast at the Re
publican primary election three weeks
ago.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-02-19
~3~

The public is cordially invited to
inspect our goods and inquire for
prices. Respectfully,
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-02-19
Cash Shoe Store.

From date of April l, 1896, we will do
strictly cash business. Believing it to be
to the best interest of our customers and
ourselves, to buy and sell for cash, there
by enabling us 10 reduce prices and in
crease our already extensive trade.
FERNER Bros.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-02-19

The attentions of our readers is direct
ed to the advertisement of Peter Fink,
elsewhere in this paper. Mr.. Fink is
prepared to supply the people of Somer-
set and vicinity with coal, coke, phOs-
phate, lime, sc.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-02-19

Our books OF accounts we will do away
with entirely from date of April l, 1896.
We therefore notify all persons indebted
to US to call promptly and settle either
by cash or note, a by the above date we
want all accounts closed,
RpnS
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-02-19

We are receiving weekly arrivals
of Fancy Lettuce and Onions.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-02-19

The Directors OF the Somerset Hotel
Company will hold a meeting this week,
when it is expected that definite action
will be taken in regard to letting the con-
tract for the hotel to be built on Tayman
Hill.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-02-19

The carcass Of a four-year-old steer
weighing 1874 pounds dressed is attract
ing attention at Russell Stewart meat
market The animal was raised on d,
B. Zimmerman's North Dakota ranch
and was brought east by him.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-02-19

The SOuthers-Priee Company Will oc-
cupy the Opera House stage every night
next week. The Company comes highly
recommended and will render different
popular drama at each performance.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-02-19
A DEMONSTRATORS NOTICE.

Estate OF Michael Long. late OF WelIe~sburg
borough, Somerset county, Pa, deed.
Letters Of Administration having been
granted BY the proper authority to The un-
derSiSned, notice j. heuby given 10 all per
SOns indebted 20 said estate 10 make imue-
diate payment. aud those having claims
against said estate will present the:R duly au-
thenticstted for settlement. ON Tuesday March
II, ls.si, AT the late residence OF Cecd-, in Wei
lersburg borough.
y II. LONG, &
VIM. LONG.
Administrators.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-02-19

Hon. 4. c. Sisson, of Lackawana coun-
ty, whose presence at former sessions OF
the Somerset County Farmers Institute
was one Of the most pleasing features,
died at his home in Factoryville on We'd
nesday last. His CHEEKY presence and
melodious voice will long be remember
ed by his many friends in this county.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-02-19

The fire companies were called out
Wednesday afternoon by a small blaze in
Fortunately the flames Were extinguish-
ed before the ''laddies'' reached the scene
of danger and their good services were
not required.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-02-19
Notice of Appeals,

NOTICE i hereby given that appeals viii
hS held from the assessments cf l>sti. "a: thc
Commissioners Office, s>OulyF>-.. Pa. for the
several districts oi tae couaty OF somerset,
ON
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-02-19

Augustus Snyder, of near Coleman's
Station died on Friday from typhoid few
er. Snyder, who was about thirty-fve
years of age, was man of tremendous
size and strength and was well known
throughout the county.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-02-19

Policeman John b. Gebhart has been
appointed agent of the Pennsylvania Hu-
name Society. If he makes half as good
an agent as he does police officer he will
fill the bill.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-02-19
House,

hank i1r1. f1S1 ieer, AMI o-'s-r 0-l.l gildiEes,
about ili acres cleared. -IIj sugar cII. 81,
fruit ana winter. being distant about mi :
.Hsr .tafuf#sr
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-02-19

Misses Lucy and Grace Picking left
Saturday afternoon for Chicago. where
they will visit for three weeks with
their brothers, Samuel +. and William
w. Picking.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-02-19

The Farmers Institute, held under the
auspices of the State Board of Agricult-
ure, at lockwood, on Monday and Tues
day, attracted a largo crowd
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-02-19

they can get such legal blanks, including
Marriage certificates, &c, as they may
require, BinB's Justice, Mckinney's
Justice. Dunlap's Book of Forms, Penn
sylvania Digests, Constable's Guides,
Dockets, Legal, Fools Cap and Letter
papers. large official Envelopes, Foun-
tain Pens and ali other goods in the line
of stationery that they may require.
CHAS. III. FISHER.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-02-19
Do Not Fail 10 Rad This

The noted Special
ist, DIR. NJ. Salm,
who has been SO sue
cessful in the treat
ment of private dis
eases of both sexes,
and all kinds of
chronic diseases,may
be consulted, as usu-
al, free of charge, in
Somerset. at the HO-
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-02-19
R,17bliean Primary Election.

At a recent meeting of the Republican
State Committe, April %, 1896, was fixed
as the time for holding the State Conveu-
tion.
Rule ~, OF 'Ruies Governing Republi-
can Primary Elections in Somerset Coun-
t." prov ides:
That the Republican party of Srner-
set conniy shall hold its primary election
FOR The nomination OF candidates on the
fourth Saturday Of June of each yeaT.
PTOrided. That I'm years when the Re-
publican State Convention i held prior
to that date. the Chairman of the Repuh-
lican County Committee he authorized Ia
call the said primary election at an earlier
date, the Chairman to give AT least 30 days
notice of said change of date"
In compliance with the above quoted
Rule, notice is hereby given 10 the Re
publican voters of the county that
SATURDAY, MARCH %, 1896,
Has been fixed rs the date for holding the
primary election this year.
Attest: FRED. w. BIEsECKER,
GEO. Il. ScULL, Sec'y. Chairman.