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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-02-19
VOLUNTARY ASSIGNMENT.

VIM j. + ritz 1.il wiz. ~ -t1uye-sCiz town
ship. Somerset county. Pa. huViu- made =
deed oi voluntary Assignment tp me OF all
the real anu pe.-s'ils.i property OF said VIM.
j. Fr4I. for iur bsusu- 0i bis creditors. no
tee Il hereby given To ali persons indebted TO
said a>>ignOr % make liIme'iiIte payment 20
me-, ard ti1>e having claims against him TO
Pre-, ga lher4 duly aEIdruticttal. for settle
men1. at I1y Office iG Somerset, Pa. on Thurs
day, February o. 4. b. i~j.
VALENTINE Hay.
Jan. I, -. Assignee.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-02-19
EXECUT0R'S NOTICE.

Estate Of Daniel Shaitz, late OF MeyersdaIe
borough, deed,
Letters testamentary ON the above estate
having been granted To tine undersigned by
the proper authority, notice * hereby given 10
ali persons indebted 10 said estate To make
Immediate payment. and those having claims
against the same To present them duly aC-
theniicltcd for settlement, ON FriGay.
March 2, iSS. at late residence OF deed, in
Meyersdaie borough.
CYRUS SHUETZ.
JOSEPH SHTiTZ.
Executors.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-02-19

The mercury tumbled to six degrees
below zero Sunday night and fingered a
few points above throughout Monday and
Monday night.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-02-19
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>>@S

JUST received a large sbipmcnt
J of Jake Herring, which We are
selling at greatly reduced prices.
Also have in stock Mackerel, Cali
fornia Salmon and Goldfish.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-02-19

tel NanneaI, on Friday, Feb. Dist, and
every weeks thereafter on same day.
Consultation and Examination free.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-02-19

over here Judge Horner would be
waitzed OF the ticket Meyc,,sdsl,
CysamsycseF
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-02-19
EXECUToR'S NOTICE.

Estate OF Charles Miller. late Of Somerset
township, deed.
Letters teStamcntary on the above
estate having been granted to TIE under
signed by the pfOprr authority. notice d
hereby given To all persons ind. 5ted tc
said estate TO make immediate pay
mcnt, and those having claims against
said estate will present them duly aGthenti
Gated for settlement. ON saturday, Feb. -
tSH at the Office Of the Executor, in somerset
borough.
l.. VI. HICKS.
Executor.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-02-19
A UDITOR'S NOTICE.

Having been appointed by the Orphans
Court OF Somerset County, Pa. auditor 10
pass upon the exceptions filed - the first and
finai account OF the administrator OF Henry
= Picking, deed, and % distribute the funds
in the hands OF the adm IniStIator to and
among those legally entitled thereto. notice =
hereby given that will attend to the duties
OF said appointment at my office in Somerset
Pa. on the 10Th day OF February, lsss, at
O'Clock p. IN.
VALENTINE HAY.
Auditor.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-02-19

Mrs. Lawrence NJ. Philips, nee Bru-
baker, OF Allegheny City, is visiting with
Somerst friends.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-02-19
February 20, q, and %, 1886,

when and whore az persons and corporations.
feeling themselves agsrieV-i SO ;A- tuumeul-
U0l and valuation cf their taxable property
and Ell --tS. in such eases make and prJvisrti.
are rcqUc-tSt 70 attend and state their gricV-
ances Tor redress according to l.w.
Ths appeals will De- held lu tAe above nCn-
toned aays between the l.oar> OF = O'ciocS -
II. and o'clock l.. ".
AtteSs- HENRY r. BARNETT
J. q. ENEGT. :. L. SHDEGis.
JlcrE. WILLIAM =. KAY.
County Commissions ~
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-02-19

Announcements Of Republican candi-
dates appear in this issue.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-02-19

Miss Jessie Beniord, of Pit;sburg, j..
spending 4 shor; vacation with her som
erset relatives.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-02-19
EXECUTOR'S NOTICE.

Estate OF ~em kaufman. Sr. late Of Cone
m.ugh township, SOmerse; Co, Pa. deed.
Letters testamentary on the above e.
tate having been granted TO the undersigned
by the prupcr authority, notice j. hereby
gwen Ia all persons indebted 10 said estate 10
make immediate pGymcnt. and those having
claims against said estate Will present then
duly authenticated for settlement. ON Friday
February y, lSg6, at the late residence OF
deed.
SEN KAUFMAN, Sr.
NOAH KAUFMAN
Executors.
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BOCCS & BUHl-
Allegheny, Pa.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR
~ CHAkTEN

Il thAtAA EtA.
Notice j. hereby given that an application
will be made 20 the Governor OF the Common
wealth Of Pennsylvania on Monday the gth
day OF MAJ arch, \. ID. lSa6 al o'clock T. NJ by
j. w Fouch. W. W. Livingston. Garrpf Re-ini
Hiram Shafier and ;. =. Noder and other, To-
De Gssocidted with them, under the Act cf
Assembly entitled: An Act to provide for
the incorporation and regulation 81 certain
corporations, approved April 18th, 1874. and
the supplements Thereto, for the charter Of an
intended corporation 10 be called .-Sa!ix Tris-
phone Company" the charter and object ci
which l. the constructing, maintaiuins l,cS-
ing and operating telephone lines and cN-
changes in tnc county ut Cambria and ex-
tending into the county Of SOmerSct. Penn
>ylvania. beginning AT Dunlo and -. .ssin.
through SaiiN. Eitou. Scalp Level. t;riSs0wu.
John>;owu and other towns and villages IN
said counties, with the right 70 make con-
ueciiOEs with oiEtr lines !oT tit Iulf.,,Sc Of
TelePhonic communication with CIEer lines
operating in Cambria and Somerset counties.
Pcnu>y ylvani,t. and enjoy all the rights bCHe-
its and privileges Of said Act OF Assembly
and supplements thereto.
-. ICKES,
Salix, Pa, Feb. II, 'g6, secrct;,Ty.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-02-19

Miss Lide Aiken, OF Pittsbarg, is the
guest OF Miss Louise SculI.
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>>>>
>GRASS SEEDS.>

Will be wanted soon, and with
a Carload in stock we are prepared
10 meet the demands Of this sec
ton. Both WHOLESALE and
RETAIL.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1896-01-17
SERENADED REARDON.

Last night about 9 o'clock the
Metropolitan Band gathered at the
residence of Mayor Reardon on
Ocklawaha avenue and treated
him to beautiful serenade of their
latest and splendidly executed
pieces. After the boys were thor
oughly tired and the music
loving family of the mayor were
carried into raptures over the
sweet strains Cf music, the
boys were invited into the dining
room, where elegant refreshments
were served, to the consuming of
which the boys lent their undl-
vided attention, The mayor ad-
dressed the boys in a few of his
most eloquent words, and the
band departed at late hour. de
claring that Ocala was exceedingly
blessed in securing for a second
term such an able mayor.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1896-01-17
LAKE WEIR DOTS.

Miss Carrie Benson OF Lake
Weir was in town Tuesday. She
brought up some samples Of beau
tiful crepe paper flowers, which
she placed on exhibition at c.
Rheinauer's, where they may be
seen by all VINO wish. They are
certainly very lovely, and only
lack fragranc ce to make them per
feet. Miss Benson wants to get
up a class in this beautiful work.
She will teach for 50 cents a
flower, or seven flowers for s., fur
nishing materials for pupils to
learn. We hope the young ladies
of Ocala will learn the art of max
ing these exquisite flowers. 1t is
quite the rage in the large cities,
Miss Benson will also make
flowers to order at reasonable
prices. Address her at Lake
Weir.
Thomas Aver, a wealthy capital
ist of Macon. Ga, is visiting Lake
Weir.
G.. c. Stapylton, receiver Of the
First National Bank of Ocala
spent Wednesday night at Lake
Weir, the guest of Judge c. +
Benson. Mr.. Stapylton was dowr
inspecting property belonging tC
the bank.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1896-01-17

Quite a number of prospective
investors from the north are in
Ocala and it is to be hoped they
will locate here.
All members of the Loyal Tenn
erance Legion are earnestly re-
quested to attend the regular
meeting Friday night at the Bap-
tist church.
The boys bad a lively game of
football this afternoon on the little
square between the reel house and
the city Jail.
Travel from the north is picking
up, Judging from the number of
strangers to be seen on our
streets.
The sword has been used in
neckwear prices, and SOC. ties are
cut down to 45c. and 25c. ties now
go at 2Ic. J. A. Rowell.
Prof. J. w. Paine, president OF
the Meadow Land Improvement
Company, is in the city on busi
! ness.
Ten nice hardwood stained
suites, good as new. Make sc,
| lection before thev are gone. At
/ !. A. Pittman & Cos.
! Miss Maud Reardon (nstead Of
Miss Daisy ThayeD was on the
floor committee Of the leap year
ball.
Although it is early, Davidson 6
Van Ecnop have the spring styles
in Hats and other Gents Furnish
ings.
Yesterday afternoon three pas
senger trains were standing at tht
Plant System depot at one time.
! Rev. J. c. Porter left today fo,
! Tampa, where he goes on on bust
ness, and to preach, also.
+, +. Convoy of Jacksonville
with Armor & Co.. is in town ane
may be found at The Ocala.
ID. 5. Woodrow has returned
from Jacksonville, where he ha!
been on a business trip.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1896-01-17
THE BALL COMMITTEE

The committee on arrange
ments for the Rifles annual mill
tary ball TO be given on Feb. u
are as follows:
On Invitations Lieut.. S. w.
Lancaster. Sergt. +. L. Crossett,
and T. II. Clarke, Quartermaster
George H. Ford.
On Arrang gements-Lieut. S. r.
Birdsey. jr., Sergt. c. V. Roberts,
Sergt. +. L. Spar, and Robert
Sinclair.
Floor Committee-Capt. R. +
Davidson, J. P. Moody, S. l.
Ditto and D. S. Woodhouse.
Reception Committee = Capt
and Mrs. X. B. Mcconnell. Capt
and Mrs. G. A. Nash, Mr.. and
Mrs. J. L. Livingston, jr, and Mr.
and Mrs. r. A. Burford.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1896-01-17

Capt. E. +. Wheeler of Ozello
was in the city yesterday purchas
ing goods. Capt. Wheeler met
party of twenty one prominent cit
izens of Atlant in this city yester-
day and conducted them to Homo
sassa and thence on to his beauti-
full island home at Ozello, on the
St. Martins River. These gentle
men will spend two or three weeks
on the island, eating fish and oys-
yers, hunting and fishing, and the
captain has prepared to entertain
them royalty.
The Ocala Rifles will give their
annual military ball on the night
of Feb. II, at their armory. This
ball the boys are going to endeav-
or to make the most successful Sc
cial event that the Rifles have ever
been connected with, which is
saying a good deal. as the Rifles
have been famous for their balls
and entertainments
Miss Lizzie Briggs, one of the
most charming and highly cultur-
ed young ladies in Raleigh, n. c.,
is visiting Mrs. I. d. Crawford of
this city. She is delighted with
our salubrious climate, and will
likely spend the balance OF the
winter here.
The Firemen's State Tourna-
ment cup is on exhibition in A. +.
Burnett's show window, prepara,
tory to its sojourn Tin Key West,
where it remains to see what com,
pany will carry it off.
In Marti City houses are offered
rent free, or at merely nominal
prices, In order to secure tenants
who will take care of the property
Quite lively discussion was in
dulged in among the young ladies
as to who was the "belle of the
ball. We wonder who he was.
Herbert A. Ford gave a recep
tion to a few intimate friends las,
evening, at his elegant residence
in the cas- part O. the city.
+. NJ. Jolly of Tampa, division
passenger agent of the Plant Sys
tenn, was in the city yesterday, :
guest of The Ocala.
Mrs. Walter Hawkins, after q
pleasant visit to friends in thi:
city, left yesterday for her home
in Jacksonville.
Chickens and ducks at Constans
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1896-01-17
ANNOUNCEMENT. I.

Prof. K. l.. Northcott will open
his Dancing Academy at Ocala
Rifles Armory on Monday even
ing, Jan. 20, 1896, at 8 o'clock.
Gentlemen and ladies' classes on
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
evenings from 8 to 10. Children,
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
afternoons from $50 to $50.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1896-01-17

We were a little in error yester-
day in regard to Mrs. Parker's S
musical contest tonight. There
will be no special time devoted to
music and oratory, as the judges
will have to rush through with the
examinations in order to get
through in ione night. However,
there will doubtless be some music
and addresses. The time OF open
ing will be 7 o'clock, and every
body is invited who may wish to
witness the examinations In adj
dition to the names of candidates
for certificates we are requested
to add ]. w. Lilly and Mrs. Lid
dell.
Jos. 7. Jones of London, Eng,
with the Netherlands Phosphate
Company, arrived in town yester-
day and is registered at The
Ocala.
Capt. A. T.. Willard of the Ho-
mosassa Inn was in town on busi-
ness yesterday evening.
]. d. Young and wife of Louis
vile, Ky, are among yesterdays
arrivals at The Ocala.
M, Haguhton of Palatka came
over yesterday to visit his family
at the Montezuma.
ID. M. Smith, ir, has left after a
several weeks visit to his parents
in this city
Edward Hilyer took a business
trip to the Piedmont mines this
morning.
A. @. Powell of New York is
among the northern guests at The
Ocala.
II. B Blackwell and wife of
Brooklyn arrived at The Ocala last
night.
J. c. Raysor of Lowell was in
town on business yesterday.
George L. Lowndes of Atlanta
was at The Odala yesterday.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1896-01-17

Quite a number of prospective
investors from the north are in
Ocala and it is to be hoped they
will locate here.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1896-01-17

All members of the Loyal. TEN
erance Legion are earnestly re
quested to attend the regular
meeting Friday night at the Bap
tist church.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-09-18
cory,snt,on..

a prohibition county conven-
ton will be held in the Opera
house ct st. Thomas, Pembina
Co.. Sept. 10, 1895, at IL O'clock
z. M, for the purpose Of nominat-
ing candidates to fiji the various
cour ~ Offices. Also legislative
convention will be leld in the.
same place Ut 8 p. m on the same
date, to nominate candidates for
the legislature for the End district.
j.. AZ. WHITMoRE,
Chairman.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-09-18
.8suail,son.
- - II

): II. y. Norton is with us again. X
Jas. Fleming, OF Langdon, was ih'
town Monday.
VIM. Long, Of Glasston, was up on
business Saturday. y.
s It is said that q certafn sDutchman
ran up againsta wall and got smash-
ed. 3st.
Green Bros, have received q large
consignment Of new goods. Give
them call.
II. N. Joy and 7. w. Brown went to
Langdon Monday to attend the jndi-
cial convention.
The Page elevator is about complete
ed at this writing. We understand
that VIM. Page will run the house
this fall.
Mr.. Jos. Grlcton, of Whitensville,
Penn, and Mrs. Abbot, Of Eagle Bend,
Mimi. are the guests Of Mr.. and Mra..
W. s. Gilpin.
Judge Moffatt. of Carlisle, was in
town Monday discussing the ditch
question. The judge is authority on
ditch matters.
Judge Conmy, IT Pcmbiua, passed
through town Monday evening return
Ing from the demopop judicial conven-
tiOn as Cavalier.
The county fair at Hamilton will
h Hn1l nm 1Afh = n 80
September. The management, seems
tOshavc been very negligent about adj
svertlsfng the fair this year, rs up to
the present time September 9th, not u
bill or particle of printed matter. has
been circulated in this part of the
county If Hamilton does not want
to run the county fair as itTsh0uld be
run, she ought to pass 1T over to some
town that. will attend to 1T. The
county fair Is thing that interests
everyone when carried on properly.
Crystal Call.
Judging from the above article, edi-
tor Minder is chuck full OF prlnes. In
the first place the date Of the fair Is
the 18th. 18th and 10Th Of October,
1896. The management has not been,
norris Il negligent IN regard TO adver-
Using, as the premium lists will be.
published and circulated to every
voter 10 the county b. The. time this.
article comes to the Call. This will
allow the people Of the county about
10 months time 90 read them ana get.
ready to attend the fair.S Hnmiltf,n
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-09-18
KnlGhts 81 The Meecabees !.

The state commander writes 10
from Lincoln, Neb. as follows: !
" After trying other medicines for
what seemed TO be q very obstin-
ate cough in our two children We.
tried DE-. Kings New Discovery.
and ct the end Of two days the
cough entirely left them. We
will not be without it hereafter.
,as our experience proves that ii
cures where all other remedies
fall Signed r. NJ. Stevans,
State Con. Why not give this
great medicine a trial, as st is
guaranteed and trial bottles are
free ct Z. r. Shaw & Cos Drug
Store. Regular size 50 cents and
-$1.0O.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-09-18
On Hand and TO Arrive q #
Carload Of Farm Machinery;

Mitchell, O. Briens and Webber
Wagons. j. Case hughes, foi
wagons 1oaA cart phmt ons, ; Eai !
plows, sS thing ploMs. Disc 8 Boa
and St0tShs harrows, New Market
cultivS y Fellow Poplar wag-
q boz 6 ~. Thee goods wore
bought g 81 3, B |, li3..
3 I'D DC b D T 7 ~ rs.
and will s. sold q mod srafs "a.
I. J! ]. J o J! ] !! 3 | II.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-09-18

= 9 1IiIs 1 N VI f. /
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u md is 81 a q Isi ~ \; Ii; sss5 ss ID
.rsgNl Y 81 pc j. l. y 4 Gtlon n s,s|
calns ~ snd Aft'ers sSialI tlis So ID fijo1st|
of ttl,e oOnnaitt " ~, q iIll NTH ll. sn0
Or atElug reenan entJ y,ss pat 81. C.]
'IOunlg III mani ~ IN B or distslct
gudss. Is I prolus z 4 ahAf I sachs no. ,
Hun Wtllf attempt l syet III nan1s YofA
n at!s sspd idsts piac q Sa ths tacket WI
IIssns Segulss rspub llss ps andidsts.. 3
The sscfetsfy { 90 stat I. viii have 70,
Imske the stlesls,on 1fat, and it VIII
ltObably be ssttled III the end by the
sApFene courE While tne aRht va
ssraest. there 'wAs bntj llttle acrimon,y,|
IdtspiMyed; " Nas Al1ndst If fOregone3
cOiIclOst06 bsf0fe the convention
opened ~ v the nual result, but both
PARTIES spent their greatest Efforts liz
sttempttnglto hold The legal 0rgs.u,za-
tt0nsi Ind not be bolterss Il looks as Il
III. LaM0ure and Nj. McHugh, both,
EO8 mpaigners, had ! little the beat
~ Il the techDicalities Ia the case, 40
Eths precedent for the committees TO
|pass On'cre dentisls is common and well
ErecOG1ixed. sA iss'
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-09-18
.lt May DO cd Much tor You.

! Mr.. Fred Miller, Ct Irving, III. writes
That he had 3 severe kidney trouble
for many years, with severe pains In
hts back and also that his bladder was
affected. He tried many so called
Kidney cures but without any good
result. About a year ago be began
use Of Electric Bitters and found re.
lief at once. Electric Bitters is es-
pecially adapted to cure of all Kidney
and Liver troubles and often giyea
almost instant relief. One trial will
prove our statement. Price only Soc.
for large bottle. At T. r. Shaw & Co.
Drug store.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-09-18

DE-. Laurence Parker's herbs, Uter-
Inc tonic. magnetic oil, lung remedy.
medicatedN vegetable soap for sale at
T. B. Shaw 3 Co.'S. These remedies
are the hest and have been proved Of
their value whilst the doctor was 10
your town. They are all right.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-09-18

The fspnb iic.n judicial tloT]
~ k.s1gdOu o. Tuesday was "
The .rsmhins Delegation ii 81 ~ tor
AZ: g. Young rho Walsh cOunty dele
cation Vf 81 ~ Tor Jud,,e Sauter.|
while from Cayslier one Delegation ofI
" headed ~ r. Hugh Was for1
Young, while . cOntesting delegation
from the same county headed ~ ~
,,H. MCMILLAN were mostly fof Sauter.
5Of coupe the point of issue was the
admission Of the delegations from
Cavalier. AZ the state convention
the MCMILLAN delegation were sdmlt.3
led aud this WAS : point In their 10
yOr. On the other baud Mr. McHugh
iis Chairman Of the Cavalier county
3cOlnniittee, aud exutlacio i member Of
the district cummittee Of which he 10
tchalrnlap. The other two, members
are Mr.. la 0ure Ot this county and
i MI. Weagent Of Walsh county. Ithas
become ! rule aud precedent Ia III
conventions now days, FOR the commit
tee which calls the convention to pass
upon the credentials Of the delegates
flect preyioustto the opening Ut the
OnventiOn and thereby determine
&hoare entitled to participate IN the
preliminary organization. In this
lease ~ In most cases. the preliminary
Organization practically settled the
contest. or course Mr.. McHugh.
would not allow. his own delegation to-
|be ruled ont, and naturally Mr.. La
|Moure was In sympathy with Mr.. Nc.
Hugh. while Mr.. Weagant for OBJ
vius reasons favored The Mcmillan de-
legation
The convention was called to order
by Mr.. McHugh. The question OF
calling the roll for election OF temper
AIRY chairman was discussed BY Mr..
La Moure and w. b. Hauser Of Graf
ton. Mr.. McHugh began to read the
roll and v hen he came to Cavalier Mr.
Hauser made q protest, Mr.. McHugh.
proceeded. and D. j.. Iaxdal was elect
ed temporary chairman. and Il H.
Strong, secretary. Meantime Walsh
county took the otis In It's teeth and
nominated and elected e. Smith
Peterson rs chairman aud Mr.. Gray as
secretary. Both sets Of officials took
their places On the platform and busi-
ness proceeded in due and dual man.
iner. The Pembina-C Cavalier part,
elected committees and then adjourn
ed for 80 minutes to give the commit
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-23
UNITARIAN CONFERENCE,
Twelfth Annual Session Sees a
Large Attendance of
Delegates.
Masonic Hall Decorations-Three Bows
Caught by the Tide While
After Oysters.

ALAMEDA, CAL, April 22-To- morrow
evening the Masonic fraternity will have
an open meeting, to which all Master Ma
sons. their wives and families have been
invited. For the past two months the
lodgeroom, ante-chambers and banquet
halls have been undergoing thorough
overhauling. Now the refurnishing and
redecorating is completed and the crafts
men have been called off to view the handi-
work of their more expert brethren. Only
one verdict will be pronounced, and that
is that Oak Grove lodgeroom is the most
beautiful on the coast. The brothers
Shafer, Frederick and Otto, hold a high
reputation for scenic painting, and they
have put their best efforts and talents into
embellishing and beautifying the walls and
ceiling.
In addition to the symbols peculiar to
the cult, the walls carry fine, large land
scapes over their whole length, viewed as
it were from the open porticos of colon
made, the porticos and pillars forming the
frame of the picture. The subjects treated
are both ancient and modern, the mighty
snow-capped Shasta and the sublimity of
the famous Yosemite Valley being local
exemplibcations of the wonderful works of
the G. A. o. T. q. broadly conceived and
faithfully depicted. For the others the
Shafer brothers have confined themselves
to the Holy Land, and given splendid rep
resentations of the "Cedars of Lebanon"
The River Jordan" and the "Road to