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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-12-16
Mrs. Anna NJ. Rudolph Restored
to Sight.

Mrs. Rudolph. OF Dubois, Pa, began 10 icSe
her sight five years ago. For Two years she
has been unable 10 read. and got around poor
~. cataract having blinded both eyes. on
November she went 10 Df. Sadler, the eye
and ear specialist, 81 Penn avenue, PittSburg,
who removed the cataract In 50 perfect and
successful "a manner as to give but the slight
est pain by the operation, and none since
feet freedom OF her room and position.
Dr. SadlerS skill and success In cataract has
not been cxcciled in the worlds history. he
having restored to sight i05 out OF the last rs
successive cases, OF all ages up TO ~ yearS.
When IL Is remembered that > years ago one
half to one-fourth of al cases operated upon
were failures, the Doctors success is phenom-
enal.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-12-16

sam Swank, Of Ccuemaugh township,
was visitor at the home of his brother
Jacob D.. in this place, on Sunday last.
He had some trouble in convincing his
friends that he was the actual ''Saia," on
account OF the discolored pair of optics
and ornamented chin he exhibited. Two
or three months ago ''Sam" got tangled up
with a horse he was riding and was
thrown violently to the ground, alighting
on his head. Afterwards, wheE he was
carried to the home of his brother, DR..
Elwood Swank, in Davidsville, the ply
sician failed to recognize him, his head
being swollen out OF all proportion, and
almost entirely devoid of skin. II was
a narrow escape from an untimely death
aud ..Sam" was warmly congratulated by
his Somerset friends.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-12-16
Holiday Goods.

Mrs. X. B. Coffroth takes pleasure in
calling yOnr special attention To her
line of holiday goods. You will find
among her stock new line of fine china
ware, choice pieces and sets to be found
nowhere else in town, a few choice
things in sterling toilet articles, dolls in
endless variety, and the loveliest hand
kerchiefs you ever saw. Come see thee
beautiful goods before purchasing.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-12-16

The large crowd of people assembled in
front OF the Court House Friday alter
noon were treated TO an exhibition OF the
skill and yolubility of half o.
auetioneers. In addition 10 the Sher-
ihTs sales, advertised for that time,
five or six other properties were offered
for sale. After Sheriff Hoover had dis
posed Of the various tracts committed 10
his hands with directions 10 bring the
money into Court, glib-tongued orator,
mounted the box and asked for bids for a
farm: he in turn was followed 10y another
crier, who gave place to still another,
and 80 on until late in the afternoon.
The various ''barkers," with their
unique, vociferous accomplishments and
witty sallies furnished no end of amuse-
ment.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-12-16

County Treasurer elect w. w. Winters
has leased the Park Trent property at the
east end Of Union street, at present oo-
cupied 10y Register and Recorder Miller
and family. Mr.. Winters will get pos
session of the property about April lst
next.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-12-16
.Fisher,s Rnnk Store-

When you are i'm doubt as to what to
get for a present you are always safe to
get book. Pretty Toy Books, Books in
Sets. Books in Handsome Binding, Use
ful and Ornamental Books. Books for
every body, in fact, Books cost bur little
money, readily and quickly figured ont,
always sure TO please and you are saved
endless trouble and worry by going to
the Book Store.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-12-16
Farm For Sale.

The executor of the late David Heiple
will sell at private sale farm of A acres,
one mile west of Somerset. Land in cd
state OF cultivation, good house and barn,
fruit orchard, underlaid with coal and
mine open. Call on or address,
CHARLES HEIPLE,
Somerset, Pa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-12-16

4 young man named Charles Foust got
gay Sunday night and threw several
stones through the windows of Isaiah
Holsopple's hotel. at Hillsboro. He was
promptly arrested, and Monday morn
ing was lodged III jail by Constable FL
ner Hays, Of Paint township, where he
viii remain for three months, unless he
scenes bail in the meantime, before he
viii Re called upon to answer charge Of
malicious mischief
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-12-16

George. son OF john Moore, a we'll
known farmer Of near Edie, died on
Tuesday, sLh inst. from the effects Of I'M
ternal injuries received last March, while
he was engaged at work at saw-miil near
his home. He was in his eighteenth year
and was promising Young man. The
funeral took place on Tuesday, 10th inst.
when religious exercises were conducted
by Rev. Long, Of the Jennertown Re
formed Church.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-12-16

The members OF SOmerse. Masonic
Lodge gave a banquet at the Hotel Van
near last evening Colonel II. II. Kuhn.
and c. @. Campbe Of Johnstown, we're
among the visitors from abroad Col.
Kahn presided IS postmaster. and toasts
were responded TO by Judge Longeneck-
er, c. q. Campbell, a. l. G. Hay, G. J.
Harrison, J. Il. Scott, J. l.. Pugh, and
". II. Sanner. About 100 gentlemen
were present. The banquet was grand
success.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-12-16

'ale ir So -.s pI. Ieriios advertised for
dosn n - ''s,-.i Hoover were knocked
israoa9. ''' D'she>t bidders Friday af-
4 1 " u I.liel ,... D. Weaver for so ''""-
Gsn -'..n Niaerar a@. - '''' ''s'''i
oaga % p p ! T. !, radea ,no, in Benson.bor-
sapto a. 4. Hare 'ratfn Elk Lick town
san, nay y a Walksrfr s75, NV
T. !, . David Heiulagg q. ~ a. Aaelson ss,, town
.oal.i.a.,oS.i- .i- ilas No. Lin Shade
r. e !. .,... - ~ !, aia II. Rodgers or szo6 :
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-12-16
HOLIDAY BOOKS.
Books for Christmas Gifts.

There's nothing so appropriate, moth
ing so pretty, nothing more useful, moth
ing more easily selected for a present than
book. Nobody ever has too many
books. People of all ages, sexes and
conditions want books. Everybody de-
lights in books. Books are handsomer,
plentier and much cheaper than ever be-
fore. No trouble to select book for any
one at
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-12-16

Mr.. A5ner Mckinley, brother of the
President-clect, arrived in town this
morning from Washington. He will re-
main for several days at the home of his
father-in n-law, DR.. A. J. Endsley.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-12-16

IL has aside from its literary features
special departments edited by the best
writers, thinkers and specialists, some of
them of surprising interest u a compare
tive few, others important and valuable
Intellectually and financially to nearly
everybody. These departments are Sci
ence. Music, Fine Arts, Sanitary, Miss
ions, Religious Intelligence, Biblical Re-
search. Sunday School, Financial, Insur-
ance, Work Indoors and Out, Puzzles,
Book Reviews and Literary Notes.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-12-16

Ex-Judge J. Il. MeMillen, of New Lex
ington, was an interested spectator at
court yesterday. He was warmly greet
ed by his many friends.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-12-16

James 3. HOlderbaum and family ex-
pect 10 take possession oftheir new home,
-.he Knable property-nextw week. Many
improvements have been made TO the
property since it came into the possession
Of itspresent owner and it is now one OF
the handsomeSt and most comfortably
fitted up homes in the county.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-12-16

The Berlin branch of the b Il o. is
being relaid with new steel rails. This
VIII be welcome news to the patrons of
that ''tvgnk line" many Of whom insist
that they can cover the distance between
Berlin and Garrett on foot quicker than
they can by rail, owing 10 the wretched
condition Of the track.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-12-16

There are nineteen prisoners in the
county Jail. the largest number confined
in that institution at one time for num-
ber of years past.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-12-16

Laeinda Bittner, aged G8 years, 10
months and IS days. departed this life on
Sunday, 18Th inst. at her home near
Casebeer Church. IN iif1raln township.
Deceased was a consistent member of the
Lutheran Church for city years and was
one o; the charter members OF the C-hTIst
Glrarch Sunday School. organized by the
late Jacob Casebeer. many years ago.
The funeral took place Monday afternoon,
Eev. c. Z. Gebhart officiating.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-12-16

Observation-Disclosures George ]. Black.
of Meyersdale, is spending the week in
Somerset. He will not remove to this
place after he has assumed the duties Of
his Office
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-12-16

Miss Marion Platt is visiting at the
home Of heruncle-Capt. NJ. r. Adams
one of the doorkeepers of the United
States Senate, in Washington, ID. C.
During her absence she will witness the
marriage of her cousin-Miss Jessie
Adams-to a prominent young man Of
Beaver. Pa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-12-16

4 large number of witnesses from
Johnstown and the north of the county,
called here to testify in the prosecution
against Richard Jackson and the Roddy
brothers, returned home last evening.
when they learned that the cases would
not be tried before Thursday or Friday.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-12-16

John 4. Topper, Jr., of New Baltimore,
who is enrolled as student at the Lock
Haven Normal School, has been awarded
am assistant professorship in that institu-
tion, he having stood at the head of
class who underwent a competitive ex-
animation in mathematics.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-12-16

Misses Mira Ross and Maud Dean, Of
Petersburg, who were guests of Miss
Bertha Cromwell during institute week,
returned home on Monday.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-12-16

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank c. Beall, of Frost
burg, Md, have been spending the past
week at the home of the latter's father
Hon. 4. J. Colborn.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-12-16

Harry Boyts, well known farmer of
Somerset township, passed to his final
reward last Saturday morning. He was
eighty years of age.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-12-16

NIL. II. Cable. OF BIackhawk county,
Iowa, is visiting with Somerset county
friends.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-12-16

Antonio Campfire, who fell down a
flight Of stairs and sustained serious ipju-
ries ten days ago, is still confined to his
bed.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-12-16

Mrs. r. d. Mock, of Pleasantville, and
Miss Bertha Baumgardner, of Salisbury,
who were guests of Miss Nora Belle
Walter during the past week, have re-
turned home.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-12-16

Mrs. Francis Suhrie, of Allegheny
township, sustained brokon arm few
days ago. the result of accidentally falling
down flight of stairs.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-12-16

4 protraated meeting is in progress in
the Evangelical Church, at Husband.
Rev. Haviland, Of JohnstowD, is conduct
ing the revival. So far he has been greet
cd hv larce andiences.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-12-16

The Northern Pacific Railway Compa-
ny's Product Car, containing the natural
and manufactured products of Minneso-
IA, North Dakota, Montana, Idaho, Wash
ington and Oregon, will be at the Somer-
set station to-day, and should be visited
by all persons interested in the develop
ment of the States mentioned.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-12-16

II is rumored about town that Prof.
Stewart Schell, principal Of the borough
public schools, viii pay visit to Irving
ton. Indiana, during the holidays, and
when he returns will be accompanied by
bride, a charming young lady of that
city. Prof Schell will take several of
his Somerset friends with him to see that
the "knot" Is properly tied.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-12-16

The slaughter of pheasants and rab-
bits about Somerset this season has been
unprecedented. Indifferent marksmen
appear TO have no trouble in bagging a
half-dczen pheasants and as many cot
ton-taiIs' in a day. Local meat markets
are constantly supplied with the game
mentioned.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-12-16

Mrs. Joseph r. Mutt, of Akron. o., is
visiting at the home of her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Valentine Hay.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-12-16
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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-12-16

Mrs. w. f. Joyce leff yesterday for
Philadelphia, where she will visit at the
home Of her brother-Dr. A. p. Brubak-
or.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-12-16

4 number Of young unmarried ladies
about towL have been doing commend
able work the past three or four weeks,
sewing for the children of a colored or
phan asylum located at Lynchburg,
Va. They have been meeting once
week, and while ore of the young ladies
reads aloud from a popular novel in
v hich all are interested. the others utilize
thread and needle. The result is that
yesterday morning box, in which COM
pieie waIdrobos for twelve little picanin-
nies were carefully slowed away, was for
varded by express to the institution
mentioned. 1t was first effort at cut
ting ont aud bniIding uniforms for all the
yaung ladies. but. then. who ever heard
% 4 pieaninny garments fitting, any
way?
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-12-16
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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-12-16

Register and Recorder elect james NJ.
Cover has disposed Of his mercantile es-
tablishmeut at Jenners to Mr.. Jacob
Hoffman. of Somerset township. The
agreement was signed aud delivered on
Saturday. The sale includes the build
ing IN which the store is located. Jen-
ners is one of the best mercantile stands
in the county, and Mr.. Hoffman will take
60 il the ripe experience OF prudent and
successful business man. The formal
transfer viii be made about New Years,
when Mr.. Cover viii come to Somerset
TO enter upon the duties of his Office.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-12-16
A DMINIsTRATORS' NOTICE.
A ssIGNEEs NOTICE.

Jacob MuSSer and wife. OF BrOihersvailsv
township, having executed deed OF voluntsl-
~ assignment OF all their property, rCai per-
sonal and mixed TO the undersigned assignee
IN trust for the benefit OF all his creditors,
notice Is hereby given 10 all parties indebted
to said Jacob MuSScr 10 make immediate pay
ment. and all parties having claims against
the said Jacob MuSSer 10 present them duly
pr0bated for settlement 10 the assignee at his
Office in Berlin, Pa
ID. j. BRUBAKER
CoiOorn < Scull, Assignee
Attorneys.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-12-16
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Important Features.

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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-12-16

The crowds of people in the court room
and on the streets yesterday reminded
old residenters of court week twenty
years ago, when every able-bodied man
in the county felt called upon TO be pres
ent at the quarterly sessions of court.
These later day assemblies are more or
deyly than they were formerly, when
court week always witnessed its prize
fight between local bullies from the va
rious districts, and riots on the streets
were of frequent occurrence. The wheels
OF Justice arc just rs busy grinding out
the filthy details of violations of the NOR
al code as they were in the early times,
bat people generally are not as anxious
10 be present ut the washing of their
neighbosr' dirty linen as they formerly
appeared to be-
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-12-16

The 0UlI
eropsn r. sculn, Eai'or.
-Dsccnber ID, 1895.
xfpSEsnA -
-. the new line Of Ties at
p.i yi X..bingas fuein the town.
F'aa .,s. 70 ~alt the times
Ff'' .s.a. into the calendar jan
TIE a4 -r5 viii stay III years frem
rsr, ~. ~ uad. Dee 81. 1893. No
tai d'.', ts- had such consecutive
tbsr i-'.' e.slrhas only once before
raa, a''. .-...s '-, which lasted over cen
bs'a i' ...s.b IN il ,autinuously figured.
'l'' - .....,a 8, the cause Of all sorts Of
cor''i 5-,-lsrs oc the blood Strong
.s-i'1' r.,~~s than useless. Bur
's.l'i,-. c,,,5 B.,.ers is nstdre's own rene
re- -s,- ,r5uh,s- olthis sort
t' ~ .,-.s court Of Missouri has
The - S-l ming that a telegraph com
usie 'ls az f,r mistakes made by II in
rsHy 3 .-:...,7ofttIegrams. The court
ibe tr.''i''.'-- ..r.,fel contract at the head
le'la.., ..-,.-rapaic ~ message blank, pro-
o.e'ei. ,1s company is not liable for
wiling .-5 .,'. r.~~a-es, Is invalid.
urs5sv Trade. Call and see
Ha.s 20. -..---, ,rvle stilf and soft hats.
Every i-.'- ". B. BENNER.
..-.~.r l.>7 the electors Of each
j! .-.-.e.-.lm meet and give their
sac a-' s,..a5 Monday Of January
vote ''- ~. amor. cir appointment. atsuch
naNi i'-'' ..l. -.s-, a, the respective legis-
Fll'. -A Sr 5-s.l. The meetings viii
.a'i'', eli. several state capitals on
iaAe '..r If rexth month, when the
'.....- ..rsrfnE their votes VIII be
ri'... ~ with by the successful
ses7rs. ,,-.,.- o.,,e.,
i-.'' nh. Bloomfield. y. J. last
-.--s- oCPeausylvania wool,
s-A' Z. be manufactured iuto cloth
ul..- -'.r..r-. ar clothes is 10 be made
i-''1 '1a1..l-r.-,-as, " MeNialey. The suit
i'' ....n q. linn before his inaugura-
7i- -.a..rs... j. .nsGo~ that Amer
rl. i-l' -- ..,.-r,l.furai from
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-12-16
A ssIGNEE-s NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that John H. Schruck
and wife, OF Somerset township. Somerset
county, Pa, have made a voluntary assign
ment 10 me Of all the estate OF John H.
SchrOck in trust for the benefit OF the credit
ors OF John III. Schrock. all persons having
claims against said John H. SchrOck will pre-
sent them to the undersigned duly authentf-
Gated, and all persons owing said John Il
Sehrock will make immediate paymentto
JOHN r. SCOTT
Somerset, Pa AssigRee.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-12-16

We take pleasure in informing our
readers that the new United Evangelical
Church, at Husband, will be dedicated
on January 81. Bishop Sanford, of Har-
risburg, will be present and take part in
the exercises.
The new church, at Lichty's, erected
by the same denomination, viii be dedi-
csted on January 10th, when Bishop
Dabbs. of Chicago Will of1iciate.
The buildings mentioned are two of the
handsomest structures in the county and
reflect great credit upon the building
committees who had charge of the work.
A general invitation Is extended to the
public 10 lie present on both occasions.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-12-16


NJ. Fillmore Brinhain, the weli-known
and popular merchant at Glencoe, this
county. was ground 10 death under the
wheels of Baltimore and Ohio locomo-
tive last wednesday afternoon. The acci-
dent took place only a few rods from the
unfortunate victims store, and in full
view OF several men who were rooted u
the ground by theawiul sight. Mr.. Brin-
ham had gone on 10 the railroad track for
the purpose of chasing off COW that was
in imminent danger of being run down
by a fast approaching "helper," when
his feet slipped from under him, and he
fell across the rails. One of his legs was
cut Off at the thigh, and one arm was torn
from its socket. He fingered only few
minutes, when death came 10 his relief.
Mr.. Brinham was about forty years OF
age, and is survived by his wife and three
children. He was son of the late John
X. Brinham, of Wellersburg. and was
married to daughter of the late Alfred
Wi.moth, in his day one of the largest
and wealthicst lumbermen in the county.
At this time when visions of sugar
plums" are dancing through the heals
of young folks everywhere we desire TO
call attention to barrel that has been
placed in Kantner & Platt's grocery store
which viii serve as 4 recepticle for
Christmas presents for the fifteen unf0Tt-
innate little children, whp are being shell
tered in the Children's Aid Society
boarding house. Many persons who nat
uraliy feel inclined 10 contribute ID this
cause would fail to do so if they were
obliged 10 visit the boarding house, and
the barrel has been placed in public
place for their convenience. Dishes,
clothing, bedding, food, toys, sweetneats
and money ai be thankfully received
and properly bestowed. Look on the
merry aices of your children, if You have
any, as they 81: around the fire. One lit
tie seat may be empty. One slight form
that gladdened the fsther's heart and
reused the mothers pride 20 look npon
may not he there. Dwell not upon the
past" Think Of the orphaned children,
whose hopes and anticipations are as
bright and fervid as your little ones
were and rest assured that your mite will
bring its reward now and hereafter.