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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-11-25
A Welcome Usher of '97.
y. +. SPEiCHEk,
A. G.. HARRISON,
LII. e. MCKINLEY.

The beginning of the new year will
have a welcome usher in the shape of a
fresh Almanac, descriptive of the origin,
nature and uses of the national tonic and
Alternative, Hostetter's Stomach Bitters.
Combined with the matter will be
found calendar and astronomical calcula-
tions absolutely reliable for correctness,
statistics, illustrations, verses carefully
selected, and other mental food highly
profitable and entertaining. On this
pamphlet, published and printed annu-
ally by The Hostetter Company, of Pitts
burgh, 60 hands are employed in the me
chanical department alone. Eleven
months are devoted to its preparation.
1t is procurable free, OF druggists and
country dealers everywhere, and is print
ed in English. German, French, Spanish,
Welsh, Norwegian, Holland, Swedish
and Bohemian.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-11-25
News Items.

A $4,000 monument to soldiers and
sailors will he erected by the York
County Commissioners.
A piece of wood which Samuel McCue,
of New York, threw at dog, rebounded
and destroyed one of his own eyes.
Daniel Nicely, of Ligonier. Pa, a broth
er of the Nicely boys who were hanged
at Somerset was killed 10y train in In
diana.
Patrick Cronin, aged twenty-nine. a
prisoner in the Western penitentiary,
made desperate effort Thursday morn
ing while en- route from Erie to Pittsburg
to escape from fast moving train. His
unsuccessful attempt cost the life of Thos.
McCrea, warden of the Erie county Jail,
who leaped from the car AFTER him.
Congressman elect Josiah ID. Hicks, of
Altoona, was in Harrisburg Monday on
business with the adjutant generals de-
partment. He has not yet ceased to re-
joice over his election, says the Patriot,
which he regards as vindicatiOn of the
part taken by State Treasurer Haywood
and Deputy Attorney General Elkin to
secure him the nomination. Mr.. Hicks
is quietly laying plans for an aggressive
canvass two years hence for the Republic
can nomination for governor.
Rev. C. c. Miller. pastor of the Belle
fonte L. b. church, recently escorted two
young women to call on a neighbOring
family. The trio started home at 10
o'clock across a field, and when about
half way over were attacked by a mad
bull. Rev Mr.. Miller very bravely went
for the animal with clubs ard stones,
until the women escaped, and then had
tn save himself by climbing tree. The
enraged animal butied the tree hard and
often, and it was only with the utmost
difficulty that Rev. Mr.. Miller could re-
tain his hold until help could arrive, at
tracted by his loud cries. Finally the
owner came, but he was driven away by
the bull, and it was only after the animal
had been driven out of the field with
dogs that the preacher could be liberated,
and then after he had been in the tree
more than an honr.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-11-25
Mt. Moriah Murmurings.

Hiram Ogline, of Gideon, is in this
community with mis- stump pulling ma
chine. He has already cleared up a
number of stumpy fields for our farmers.
The hunting season is here but game is
not abundant. Solomon Ogline, who is
one of our best hunters, recently spent a
day in the woods, with the result that he
shot IL rabbits, 3 pheasants, = grey squir-
rels and skunk.
David Bowman, who has been afflicted
with rheumatism for number of years,
is now Undergoing treatment for cancer.
Ever since Mr.. Bowman was bitten by a
wood tick, while soldering in the Caro-
linas, he has had troublesome sore on
his face, which at this late day has devel-
oped cancer.
One morning recently the good people
of this vicinity were aroused from their
slumbers by the noise of fire arms. In
fact the insurgent army in Cuba would
have surrendered to Captain General
Weyler had they heard the great din
kicked up by party of hunters from
Johnstown, who had treed venerable
coon. IL appears that party of eight
hunters from that city treed Mr.. Coon at
an early hour in the evening and after
firing vclley after volley into his hide
until it was estimated that not less than
one pound of lead was lodged in his body
they decided that he could not be killed
by bullets and the best thing to be done
was to cut the tree on which he was
perched down. At least a dozen trees
were laid bare, but the coon jumped from
the branches of the falling tree and found
lodging in another. After spending the
entire night in endeavoring TO capture
the coon, vino came down from tree
twice and licked the dogs that were bark
ing at him. the sly old animal made his
escape in the early dawn.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-11-25
Aaron Flick Dead.

Aaron Flick, one of the oldest and best
known citizens of this place, died at his
home on Main street, at o'clock Mon
day morning, from a dropsical affection
of the heart. Deceased was confined to
his bed for only few days before his
death. Mr.. Flick was born on farm
near Lavansville seventy-six years ago
When young man he learned the cabi-
net makers trade and successfully follow
ed that occupation in Somerset until
about 1879, when he retired from business,
He is survived by his wife, and STEP
daughter-Mrs- Frank LivengOod. He
was member of the Somerset Lutheran
church. Mr.. Flick was an excellent citi-
zen and good neighbor and his death
will be lamented by a large circle OF
friends.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-11-25
Death Of Mrs. Catherine swank.

Catherine. relict of Noah Swank, died
at her home i'm QueInahoning township,
at 10 O'Clock on Monday morning, 10th
inst, aged about 60 years. The cause OF
her death was a complication of diseases
from which she had been suffering all
summer. She is survived by two daugh-
ters-Linnie, wife of Lincoln Meyers, of
near Stoyestown, and Catbarine, wife OF
Daniel Swank, of Hooversyille. Deceas-
ed was faithful member of the Luther
an Church.
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FAST RUN.
Remarkable Time Made By A Pittsburg 4
Lake Erie Fiyer

Lake Erie flyer.
During the late exciting political cam
paign a little thing like q fast run by a
special train was OF too little importance
To attract much attention but since things
in general have assumed their regular
course much talk has been INDUCED in re-
garding a special run arranged Ivy the
Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad people.
The occasion was that of the trip of the
famous Americus club of Pittsburg from
that city to Cleveland and return, on Oc-
tober 2sth. The Americus club is most
ly composed of active business and pro-
they are always ready and anxious to
help their party cause by their presence
at any of the large republican demonstra-
tions, they nevertheless require some of
their time TO devote to their own business
affairs, so, when they were invited TO go
up TO Cleveland the question arose as to
how late they cold start and how soon re-
turn. The Pittsburg and Lake Erie peo-
pie, with their usual enterprise came TO
the front with an offer To undertake the
task of giving them a flying trip and
they proved their ability TO do so
handsomely. This distance of I3j miles
was covered in the remarkable time of
l49 minutes. The train was made up of an
engine and five cars and during the run
made five slow ups, and dead stop of
four minutes at Youngstown. \ remark
able feature of the run was that one mile
was made at the rate of 60 miles per hour
and % miles, Beaver Falls to Edenburg,
at the rate of 80 miles'per hour. For
quick time, first-class service and general
comfort en- route, the ever popular Pitts
burg and Lake Erie is, TO use the verna-
cular of the street gamin, strictly in it,
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-11-25
Wednesday, December, l6 '96,
At I o'clock p. NJ,

the following described real estate. towit !:
Al! The right. title. interest, elaim aud de-
Inand "f i..rpn T.. Hoisopp,c. Of. la and Ia all
that ecrtnin lot Of ground situate at Bethel
Stitlosi, ON the Somerset Cambria r. H. In
Paint township, Somerset county. Pa. known
as the MIL property. and bounded and de-
scribed as follows. viz: Beginning at corner
on bank OF Stonycreek, thence south 100 de-
grees west SS perehes 10 hickory, thence
south oo1s degrees west ~ l-lOth perchcs 10 n
post, thence north degrees east n 2-l0th
perehes To "a chestnut tree on bank OF Stony
creek. thence by said creek south 72lz degrees
east a. SlOth perches to the place OF begin
ming. containing one acre and y perches net,
and having thereon erected a twO-stOry plank
stripped Touring mill and other out bniid-
lngs. Also. all Of "A certain water right or
privileges as conveyed to the above named
defendant by deed OF samuel r.. Berkey and
wife, and Benjamin r. Stuil and wife, dated
IL OF Nov. lsr2. with the appurtsnances.
TAKEN In execution and to be sold as the
property OF Leon f. HOiSOppie, at the suit of
The Mutual Building and Loan Association
Of Altoona, Pa
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-11-25
Signs Of a Sc ere Winter.
Philadelphia Inquirer.

Philadelphia Inquirer.
; Believers in old time weather signs,
and their name is legion. predict tn 1t
this will be AN unusually severe winter.
The goose bone shows 1t, the squir Is
are not satisfied with their usual hoa'd-
ing places in the trees, but are burying
nuts under ground out of reach of the
frost the summer birds left early, the
husks on the corn are thicker than they
have been for years, and the hogs are
making their beds In the southwest cor
ner of their pens.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-11-25
StyliSh Wraps,

Newest styles, Ladies, Misses and
Childrens' Jackets are cheap at
my store. You will miss it if you
do not see my stock before you buy.
Handsome Plush Capes at $3.50,
Jetted at $500 to $1,000, 80 inch
Capes $500 up. Beaver Cloth
Capes from sl.75 up. Good Bea.
yer Jackets $3.50.
Mrs. A. E. UHL.
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To G. b. Stephenson & o.. Of Hie STATE Of Ohio
TAKE NOTICE.

The petition OF John II. Seibert. setting
forth that on the Sth day OF Oct lS.1 his
father. solomon SyfOrd, now deceased execu-
ted deed for one hundred and thirty-seven
acres Of land. situate ] Somerset township
somerset county. Pa adjoining lands OF Jno
Shaftcr's estate. Mrs. Caroline savior (feOrge
HOchstetier. Levi Walker and Others and
that n l. the owner of the Sameat this time:
that ON the Slst day OF August. lS72, solomon
SWORD. his father, and then owner OF the land
executed mortgage to q. Il. Stephenson *
Co, Of the state Of Ohio, ON said premises for
the sum of = .tssi.tsi7.. payable in two pay
ments viz: sSs{:z5Is due / March. Is7;. and
SS,si;ziiS due sept, lSs3; that said mortgage
was duly recorded in the Office for recording
OF deeds i'm and for said county. IN Mortgage
Book. Vol. page III: that said mortgage !
long past due and your petitioner has every
reason To believe that the same has been fully
paid and satisfied by his father in his lifetime
but no receipt can be found and the same
stands open and unSatisfied on the record:
that the mortgages have no claim whatever
as the same was paid and satisfied: that
they live beyond the Jurisdiction OF this Court
without leaving known duly authorized at
tOrney a. enter satisfaction on the record of
such mortgage. debt and interest and having
failed To receipt the record as they should
have done. which said petition was presented
tO Court Nov. II, lSlj, and decreed as prayed
for.
Notice Is hereby given to the above named
c. Il. Stephenson * Co. To be and appear at a
Court of Common Pleas To be held al Somer-
set, Pa. ON Monday, the lfth day OF Decem-
Der next and show cause why the aforesaid
mortgage should not he marked satisfied.
Sherifi'S Office, EDWARD HOOVER,
Nov. Is, iS96. sheriff.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-11-25
Bills Billets.

Miss Sadie Woy, of Somerset, was the
guest of her friend-NIiss Alice Gonser-
Saturday and Sunday.
Our school is making rapid progress
under the supervision of Mr.. c. T.. Ring
Ter.
Miss Mary Woy, of Somerset, enter
tanned number of her friends from this
vicinity last Thursday evening.
Ruth, infant daughter of Mr., and Mrs.
Rudolph Kuffert, died last Tuesday from
cholera infantum.
Miss Minnie Hoover has gone to Johns
town for a two weeks visit.
PANsY.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-11-25

John Nicholson, a veteran of the war.
died at his home, near Harnedsville,
Lower Turkeyfo0t township, Sunday
morning, from the effects of stroke OF
paralysis. aged about 65 years. His wife
died several years ago. Three or four
grown children survive. Deceased was a
member of Ross Rush Post G. A. r., oi
Ursina, and his funeral, which took place
yesterday, was conducted under the au-
syices of that order. Mr.. Nicholson was
one of the leading farmers of his neigh
borhood and enjoyed the friendship and
esteem of all his neighbors.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-11-25

Rev. Henry Cameron, pastor of the
Methodist Church, left Monday for Della
ware, Ohio. where he will be united in
marriage with one of the popular young
ladies of that place tomorrow. When
the bride and groom return from their
wedding trip they will be rendered re-
ception by the members of the groom's
congregation.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-11-25

In the synopsis of the Teachers Insti-
tute Programme published last week we
inadvertently omitted mention of the
opening Teachers Session, on Tuesday
afternoon. S. 6. Shelter will preside,
and H. 5 Weller, C. F. King, orville
Fike and II. S. Rhoads viii discuss the
topic 1.-The Relation of Teacher and Pu-
pills" Miss Eve Bristow viii read pa
per on "The Influence of Education on
Manners"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-11-25
A DMINIsTRATORs' NOTICE..

Estate Of sarah StClair. late OF Jenner town
ship. Somerset county, Pa, deed.
Letters OF administration on the above estate
having been granted to the undersigned by
the proper authority, notice is hereby given to
all persons indebted to said estate 10 make
immediate payment, and those having claims
against the same To present them duly au-
thenticated for settlement. on saturday
Dec ~. lSS. at the late residence of deed
in said township.
FREDERICK ]. ST. CLAIR
THOMAS j. ST CLAIR
Fred. W. Biesecker. Administrators.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-11-25

Alvin Coleman. of Meyersdale, was in
stantly killed at Salisbury Junction last
wednesday afternoon. Coleman, who
was a railroad fisgman had gone to the
telegraph Office for orders and was az
tempting to cross the track when ne was
struck by the flyer" His body was
horribly mangled, death being instanta-
neous. He is survived by his wife and
one child.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-11-25

Pat Riley, night operator at Sand
Patch, was held up by four robbers a
few nights ago and relieved of sI.S7. his
watch and lunch basket. II is reported
that the same gang robbed number of
section hands between Confluence and
Sand Patch Immediately following the
visit of the monthly pay car, about the
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-11-25

John W. Mostoller, of Q1emahoning
township. one of the few old soldiers in
Pennsylvania. or for that matter in the
country, who wears a medal awarded
him by the President Of the United States
for distinguished bravery on the field of
battle, was shaking hands with his nu-
merous Somerset friends on Saturday.
Mr.. Mostoller is as modest about the
high honor conferred upon him as a
young miss with her first beau.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-11-25
Death Of Mrs. Russell Zufall.

Mrs. Russell Zufall, aged twenty-three
years, died at her home on East Main
street, at 10 minutes after 8 o'clock Mon
day evening. from a complication of dis
eases. Deceased had only been married
fifteen months and was one ofthe prettiest
young matrons about town. Her untime-
ly death will be mourned by large
circle of friends.
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fancy silks

we have ever had in stock. Parisian
effects, black and iwhite, red, pink,
green and blue dots, plain and black
figure Silk, Fringing Silk from y to soc.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-11-25

Lawyers James l.. Pugh and +. j.
Kooser, attended meeting of the COM
mittees of the State Bar Association, in
Pitsburg, Saturday afternoon. In the
evening the members of the association
in attendance were banqueted at the Du-
quense Club, by the President of the As
sociation, p. c. Knox, Esq.
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low a Publisher.

We note that our enterprising booksel-
Ter. Mr.. Chas. II. Fisher, proprietor of
Fishers Book Store, has gone into the
publishing business. He now publishes
the book entitled 'Favorite Songs" for
the schools of Somerset county. At a
considerable expense he has issued an
edition of 10000 copies and they are sell
ing very rapidly. These song books
ought to be in the hands of every school
director, teacher and pupil in this coun-
ty. 1t is the best collection of songs in
the world.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-11-25
E'xECUToR's NOTICE.

Estate Of F. ". Wuttig. late Of Berlin
borough, Somerset Co, Pa, deed.
Letters testamentary on the above estate
having been issued by the proper authority Ia
the undersigned a. executor Of the above e.
tate, notice i hereby given 10 all parties In
debted To said estate TO make Immediate pay
ment. and all parties having claims against
said estate will present them duly authenti-
Gated for settlement and payment TO the un-
designed on saturday, Dee. N. lS.6.
CHAS. j. WUTTIG,
Nils. SUSAN ". AULT.
ENacufDrS
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-11-25
The State Board of Game Keepers.

Under the act creating a public game
commission Governor Hastings, on Tues
day, made his appointments as follows:
ex-Mayor William NJ. Kennedy, of AL
legheny city, as president. Other MEM
bers are Coleman X. Sober, Lewisburg;
f. b. Westfall, Williamsport; James IL.
Worden, Harrisburg; Major Irving A.
Stearns, Wilkesbarre; and Charles Heeb-
ner, Philadelphia. The commission OF
the first two run for three years, the sec
ond two for two years and the others for
one year each. At the expiration of one
year the entire board will he reappointed
for term of three years. The board is
empowered to appoint game protectors
and chief game protector, who shall he
secretary of the board and have his resi-
dence in Harrisburg. The game protect
ors get one-half of all fines and penalties
for the use of the board. but are allowed
no compensation for services or expenses.
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Just Received.

A new line of stiff and soft hats, latest
styles; will have new lot of ties before
long; if you want to see something fine
and stylish call and see them. also
have everything in the gents furnishing
line. Call and let me show you my stock.
w. B. BENNER.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-11-25
Wednesday, December is, 1896.

Second and final account Of f. o. Kooser.
administrator OF Henry Kreger, decd
First and final account of Joel z. Miller ad-
ministEatOr of Mariah Miller. dee q.
First account of Harry "A. Miller, admins
traitor of Reuben Miller. decd.
FirSt and final account of LaRue NJ. Hicks,
executor Of samuel Hunsecker. decd
Account OF Aaron Blough. one of the exec
utors OF Peter z. Blough, deed
First and final account of Ed NOder adj
ministrltOr OF Jacob lOdcr deed
Registers Office. JACOB ). MILLER,
Nov. II, 1876. Register.
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SATURDAY, DEC. 5, 1896,

the following desirable real estate, late the
property Of ". j. Fritz, viz;
No. !. A farm in StOnycreek township,
Somerset county, Pa, adjoining lands OF ".
Miller, Peter Miller, Josiah Fritz, Val Hay
and Others, containing SO acres and q perch
- more or less, about 20 acres clear, balance
well timbered. having thereon dwelling
house and barn, htrIn underiaid with coal.
No. > A certain tract, situate in Somerset
township, adjoining lands Of Josiah Fritz.
John Gltssner and Chauucy Lowry, contain
ing acres more or les. with twO-stOry
plank house and harm thereon.
TERMS .-One-third cash on hand One-thiri
In q months and oue-third In u months with
interest
VALENTINE HAY.
Nov n, 81. 2t Assignee.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-11-25

One of the prettiest residences about
town is the one now nearing completion
at the corner OF Main Cross Street and
Turkeyfoo. road. The building is being
erected by Messrs. Granger & Stoddard.
who have built nerly all of the residences
in that section of town and is by long
odds the best specimen of their handi-
work yet produced in Somerset. a
handsome rough stone retaining wall
has been placed around the lot which
adds very much to the effect of the prop
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-11-25

The passenger train crew, with the ex-
ception of brakeman Brubaker, of the
Berlin branch, have been indefinitely
suspended and their places have been
supplied by trainmen from Connells-
vile. 1t is reported that the changes
were brought about by reason of a wreck
on the branch some time since.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-11-25

In re estate OF Daniel Bowman, deed.
The undersigned auditor. appointed by the
Court "tO pass upon exceptions filed Ia ar-
count Of administration. lind the Eicts and
port and make "a distribution To and among
those legally entitled thcretn.~ hereby gives
notice that he will Sit az his office in Somerset
borough. Pa. on Thursday, Dec. 10. lSs, at
one O'Clock p. H.. 20 attend 10 the duties OF
said appointment, when and where all per-
sons interested may attend.
GEO. r. SCULL-
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-11-25

An entertainment for the benefit of the
Armenians will be given by the Loyal
Temperance Legion, on Thanksgiving
evening, in the Presbyterian Church.
Rev. Mullendore, of the Disciple Church,
will make an explanatory address. \
collection will be lifted, and a generous
offering is hoped for.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-11-25
Fine Pair of Birds.

Two of the finest specimens of the wild
turkey ever brought to town were re-
Gently on exhibition at zeigler d Par
sons meat market. They were trophies
of Henry Longs skill as msrksman
and were shot in Northampton township.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-11-25
A UDITOR'S NOTICE.

In re estate } In the Orphans Court OF
of Somerset county, Pa.
W. II. Barron, deed.
The undersigned auditor, appointed by the
Court, To distribute the fund in the hands Of
the administrator Of said estate To and among
those legally entitled thereto. hereby gives no
tice that on Thursday, the 10Th day Of Dec.
l>,s. he will sit in his Office. in the borough Of
somerset. Pa, for the purpose Of attending ~
the duties Of said appointment. when and
where all persons can attend.
FRED. W. BIESECKER.
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erns I!

NOTICE--AH persons purchasing at the
ahoye sale viii please take notice that 10 per
cert OF the purchase money must be paid
when property Is knocked down otherwise
II VIII again be exposed to sale az the risk Of
INST purchaser. The residue OF the purchase
money must be paid on or before the
day of confirmation, viz: Thursday, Dee H.
lsss. No deed will be acknowledged until the
purchase money Is paid I'm full.
EDWARD HOOVER.
Nov Y, lsy7. Sheriff
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-11-25

Notice j hereby given that John II. SchrOck
and wife, Of somerset township. Somerset
:, county. Pa, have made "A voluntary assign
ment 10 me of all the estate of John II.
SchrOck In trust Tor the benefit OF the credit
or Of John II. -chrOck. all persons having
claims against said John II. SchrOck will pre-
sent them 70 the undersigned duly authenti-
Gated, and all persons owing said John Il.
SchrocS will make immediate payment to
JOHN X. SCOTT,
Somerset. Pa. Assignee.