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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-01-01
Eis Journey Almost Ended.

Owney, the postal clerks dog, arriv ed
at Quarantine from China Monday after
noon on the steamer Port Phillip, from
China and Japan ports, having com
pleted the circuit of the globe since he
last visited New York. lie left Tacoma
on August 18th last, and has visited the
following places: Shanghai Woosung.
FoO-Chow, Hong Kong, Singapore,
Perrin, Suez. Port Said, Algiers and st.
Michaels (Azorcs). Fastened 10 his coll
lar is a tag which says: ''Owney, boom
Tacoma while you live, and when you die
be buried in a TAcoma-made cOflin.''
This tag was presented by newspaper
in Tacoma, and affixed 10 his collar is the
following note from 4. Il. Case, post
master at Tacoma: ITO all who may
meet this dog: Owney is his name. He
is the pet OF 10000 postal employees of
the United States of America lie starts
to-day, August l9th. ISIS, for trip around
the world. Treat him kindly and speed
him on his journey across ocean and land
to Yokohama, Hong Kong and New
York. From New York send him over
land TO Tacoma, and who knows but he
may compass the globe and beat the
record of Nellie Bly, and George Francis
Train, and be known rs celebrated
glohe-trotter." Owney is in excellent
health, and Capt. Grey reports thar lie
has killed ali the rats on board the Port
Phillip. lie has shown an amiable dis
position, and all hands on board have
made a pet of him.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-01-01
Have Hal Annie Notice.

The Department of Agriculture has de-
cided that grocers and others who have
articles of food upon their shelves in vio-
lation Of the pure food law Of the last
Legislature have had ample notice, and
Frank y. Moore. who represents the De-
partment in the PitsbuTg district, has
been instructed 10 bring suit for five or
six fragrant violations which have been
brought to his notice by the analysis of
selected samples by one of the experts of
the Department. Ii has been found that
back heat Hour Is seldom pure, and that
in most eases it i adulteratei with coarse
flour at the rate OF from five Ia ninety
five per cent. Lard has also been select
ed ~ prominent source of adulteration,
and some samples nave been found to
contain twenty-five per cent. of water,
chemicals having been added to enable
the lard to hold this amount of moisture
The stir which has been caused among
manufacturers by the notice of the De-
partment, that it intended to enforce all
laws relating 70 impure or adulterated
food, has increased the correspondence of
the State officers. and manufacturers are
showing desire To comply with the law
as soon rs possible. In many cases man
ufacturers are supplying grocers and 9TH
ers who have their goods upon their
shelves with large numbers OF labels
bearing the word compound under
the supposition that the presence of these
labels will make all mixtures secure
from suits by the State officers. To meet
such cases Secretary Edge has decided
that the indiscriminate use of the word
compound was not contemplated by the
law and that its addition to articles not
usually compounded Is no protection.
The officers of the Department state that
they meet with nothing but commenda-
ton in their work, ami that the press and
people are ready to assist them in any
possible manner. They have thus far had
no difficulty in obtaining all the samples
which they want, mainly because the law
gives them extraordinary power in this
direction. In two cases in which sam
pies were refused the grOcers were taken
before the nearest justice of the peace,
and after fine Of $40 had been imposed
were ready to allow the officers to per
form their duty under the law.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-01-01
Lively az a Cricket.

Although in the first instance As slug
gish as tortoise, the kidneys become as
lively as a cricket when a bealthful inn
pulse is given TO them with Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters, promoter of activity
in these organs which counteracts ten
dency to their lethargy and disease. In
action of the kidneys, it should be re-
membered, is the first stage of those dan
gerous renal msladies against which the
resources of medical science are too often
exhausted in vain. Peril is forestalled
by the Bitters, which aver;s Bright's dis
ease, diabetes, dropsy, gravel and the
troubles arising from a weak bladder.
Equally efficacious is it in checking and
eradicating malarial, bilious and nerv-
Gus ailments, dyspepsia, constipation and
rheumatism. Appetite and sleep are i'm
proved and convalescence fastened by
its beneficent action. Either when
health is slightly or seriously impaired,
the value of this restorative and preven-
tive medicine is speedily made manifest.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-01-01
Death of a Popular Young Man.

Holiday cheer made way for sorrow in
many Somerset homes when it became
known inat r. A. Snyder, oldest son of
Mr.. and Mrs J. b. Snyder, had passed
quietly away at one O'clock Thursday
morning, aged twenty seven years. A
very short time ago 'Artie" Snyder-as
he was aifectionately called by all who
knew him-was the picture of health.
His stalwart frame, ruddy complexion,
buoyant spirits and sunny temper COM
bined to make him popular in the bust
ness house or on the athletic field. He
had no enemies. About three years ago
Mr.. Snyder accepted position with a
Cumberland wholesale establishment.
About this time he was married to Miss
Aletia Shaw, of Barton, Md. shortly
following his marriage he was seized
with hemorrhage. His health declined
from that time. Removing to lockwood
he engaged in the mercantile business
until he was forced, by ill health, TO dis
pose of it and seek expert medical atten-
tion- Upon visiting Philadelphia he
soon learned that he was afflicted with an
incurable disease-tumor having devel-
oped at the base of the brain-and return
ed home to die, surrounded by his young
wife and child and by the members of
his fathers household. Although his
death had been anticipated for several
weeks, the final summons came with
crushing force to the patient watchers at
his bedside and to his many friends
throughout the town. The funeral took
place at 1880 4. NJ. Saturday, when a
large number of people visited the house
of mourning TO pay a last tribute to their
young friend. Religious services were
conducted by Rev. Harkey, of the Lu-
theran Church, of which denomination
the deceased had been a consistent MEM
ber from infancy.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-01-01
Death Of Mrs. Mary Brubaker.

The subject of this sketch passed away
on last Tuesday morning at the advane-
ei age of IS years, : months and . days.
The exact time of the departure of the
spirit was $50.
The deceased was Somerset Countian
from birth. She was daughter ofan old
time resident, George Walker, and was
born on the place now owned by Austin
Bowman. While in her youth the pa
rents moved to what is now the L. j.
Walker farm. On the llth of June, ls26,
she was welded tolJohn p. Brubaker,
when she and her husband began house
keeping where Jacob J. Glessner now
lives. Eight years afterward they NOV
ed To the III. w. Brubaker farm, thence
in lsi9 TO the house now occupied by :.
Bittner, thence in 1852 (then being a
widow To the home of her son Daniel
Brubaker. Esq, thence in March ls3j To
the home of her youngest daughter, Mrs.
J. VI. Olinger, of Meyersdale. where she
remained until the day of her death.
From the time of her infancy the de-
ceased was faithful member ofthe Luth-
eran church. Her ancestral record ex-
hibits the remarkable lineage of five chill
dren, . grand children, ~ greit-grand
children and one great-great grand child.
The children are II. w. and Daniel j.
Brubaker, of Berlin, Mrs. Alexander
Musser, of Brothersvalley township, Mrs.
J. NJ. Olinger, of Meyersdale and Mrs.
4. b. Horner, of Waterloo, Iowa, now
deceased.
The corpse was brought to Berlin for
burial, the undertaken arriving with il at
the home of ID. J. Brubaker, Esq, on
Wednesday evening. Thursday at 1880
a. m, the large funeral procession march
ed to the Odd Fellows cemetery, where
the remains were deposited according To
the rites of the Lutheran church, conduct
ed by the pastor Rev. Taylor, who preach
ed the sermon Immediately afterward at
In. u.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-01-01
Death of Venerable somsrse. Countian

\ letter to the editor from Mr.. VIM.
Mcmillan, dated West Liberty, Iowa,
Dec. Goth, bears the news of his venerable
fathers death. The writer says: | am
sorry to inform you of the death of my
father-Samuel +. McMillan-who has
been a subscriber to your paper for the
past forty years-I think 1 am safe in
saying almost fifty years. You will please
discontinue his subscription and send the
paper To my address. | have your re-
ceipt for the former subscription paid up
to January /, 1896.
Father was taken sick with heart fall
ure eight months ago, and from that time
up until his death he was compelled to
sit in a rocking chair day and night-any
attempt to lie down would bring on
smothering which would have resulted
in instant death. During this time lie
had an excellent appetite and did not
suffer pain; but confinement told on his
vitality. Some three months since dropsy
made its appearance in his lower limbs
and he soon lost the use of his legs. His
vitality gave way to old age and disease
and at l:40 p. NJ, Dec. 20, 1895, death
claimed him as his own. He passed away
without mumer. lie was 50 years,
/ month and IL days old.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-01-01
Christmas Weddings.

The following marriage licenses were
Register and Recorder Miller:
Russell Middlecreek Twp.
Maggie Hay-Milford Twp.
George NJ. Woy-Stonycreek Twp.
Esther II. Spangler-Shade Twp.
Jacob NJ. Horner-Johnstown, Pa.
Nettie l.. Scott-Jelferson Twp.
John nKniSs-Conemaugh Twp.
Louisa BlOugh-CoDemaugh Twp.
George p. Baltzer-Sto -Stonycreek Twp.
Kate Glessner-Stonycreek Twp.
ii. Lincoln Bedford Co.
Jennie l.. Brant-Stonycreeis Twp.
Henry Gilbert-Jenner Twp.
Mary NJ. Beaver-Jcnner Twp.
Russ Fawner-Meyersdale Boro.
Lizzie fredericksburg Boro.
Edgar L. Curven-Cumberland Md.
Mamie Rosenberger-SIeyersdale Boro.
Lewis eiger-Connellsvilie Pa.
Minnie Swarman-Summit Twp.
Frank Livengood- Salisbury Boro.
Charlotte +. Cochran-Elk Lick Twp.
Philip Z. Lambert-Shade Twp.
Lottie \. Wagner-Shade Twp.
James r. on-Middlecreek Twp.
Il VI. DilAhtI-Dtilll DtIo.
Edward ]. Need-Somerset Twp.
Fannie q. Shaver-Somerset Twp.
Jesse +. Hammer-Johnstown, Pa.
Louisa X. Nirgin-Benson Boro.
John III. Judy-Jennertown Boro.
Martha j. Peterson-JennertOwn Boro.
James NJ. Daugherty-Meyers Boro.
Lille eBrant-Meyersdale Boro.
Grant Pyle-Confluence Boro.
Eta Stanton-Confluence Boro.
Albert Flick-Jefferson Twp.
Mary c. iay-Jeilerson Twp,
George Beaver-Johnstown, Pa.
Lou Dempsey-l1ooversVi Boro.
VIM. A. ichardson-Fairhope Twp.
Flora j. III. Tipton-Fairhope Twp.
John Il. Wagner-Salisbury Boro.
Elmira Martin-Elk Lick Twp.
VIM. \. rine-Brothersvalley Twp.
Cora Dively-Berlin Boro.
Harvey c. Grove-Pittsburg, Pa.
Alice V. fIicks-Meyersdale Boro.
Frederick Ream-U Turkeyfoot Twp.
Alice Younkin-U. Turkeyfoot Twp.
John l.. Englehart-Garrett Co, Md.
Effie !. .Augustine-AddisOn Twp.
Daniel Shaffer-Hooversvill Boro.
Bertha J. Hamer-HoOversvil Boro.
Charles +. Weller-Somerset Twp.
Carrie VI. Miller-Somerset Twp.
b. +. Dively-Bro;hersva Twp.
Nora G.. Musser-Brothersval Twp.
Jacob A. Hostettler-Somerset Twp.
Darlie Putman-Milford Twp.
Chas. |. Metzler-U. Turkeyfoot Twp.
Ettie :. Brougher-U. Turkeyfoot Twp.
VIM. Ankeny-Jeiferson Twp.
Lizzie kimmell-Jefferson Twp.
Edward ritts-Brothersvalley Twp.
Kate Shaffer-Somersct Twp.
Alpheus Friedline-Lincoln Twp.
Ida B. Shaffer-Llncoln Twp.
Harvey III. Tipton-Elk Lick Twp.
Annie Grady-Elk Lick Twp.
Lemon B. Miller-SOmerset Twp.
Katie NJ. Harmon-Somerset Twp.
Calvin J. Long-Quemahoning Twp.
Minnie V. Le2se-SOmerset Twp.
Norman 4. Friedline-Wes Westmorerd Co.
Alice NJ. Nedrow-We Westmoreland Co.
George NJ. Glessner-Allegheny Twp.
Rosy Ann Sarver-Allegheny Twp.
James -Middlecreek Twp.
Lizzie Lichty-Summit Twp.
Charles c. chmucker-Stonycr'k Twp.
Naomi Will-Stonycreek Twp.
VIM. 4. .Shaw-Tiuntingdon Co., Pa.
Minerva 4. Mostoller-Somerset Twp.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-01-01

Fox Bros, the enterprising charcoal
operators, last week secured by purchase
what is considered the finest and most
extensive tract of timber for charcoal
purposes in this county. The tract re-
ierred 10 lies in Black township and con-
talns upwards of nine hundred acres.
formerly the property of J. a. and T.
NJ Phillippi. II is timbered with white
oak, red oak, maple, dc. The considera-
ton is private. II is announced that the
new proprietors will commence at once
TO remove the timber and convert it into
charcoal in order to supply their large
and constantly growing trade. Fox
Bros. are among the leading lumbermen
of the county and their many friends will
be glad TO learn of their continued sue
cess.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-01-01
Sound Money Lecture.

The Sound Money League of Pennsyl-
vania have entered upon non-partisan
educational campaign in order that they
may convince the citizens of the COM
monwealth that it would be advanta-
geous for them to stand together for the
present standard. In order 10 do this
they have arranged to have Mr.. Theodore
c. Knaufl, of Philadelphia, deliver Sc
ries of lectures at different points free OF
charge. The lectures are superbly illus
trated by over one hundred original col
ored Photographic stereopticon views
which depict the different industries
which would be affected by the change,
and the accompanying talk explains how
and why. Mr.. Knaufis lecture, while
not partisan or political, is bright, inter-
esting and instructive to farmers,
workingmen, workingwomen, clerks and
professional men alike. The date for the
lecture here is announced for Thursday
evening, January 18th, in the Court
House.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-01-01
No More DAYS of Grace.

The new law of Pennsylvania abolish
ing days OF grace goes into effect January
l. 1t is law of great Importance to
business men, and is in full as follows:
Section l. That on all notes, drafts,
checks, acceptances, bills OF exchange,
bonds or other evidences of Indebtedness,
made, drawn or accepted by any person
or corporation after this act shall take
effect, and in which there i not expressed
stipulation to the contrary, no grace, ac-
cording TO the custom of merchants. shall
be allowed, but the same shall be due and
payable as therein expressed without
grace.
Sec. ,. That all such notes, drafts, bills
of exchange, checks or other paper falling
due on Sunday or a legal holiday or a
day observed as such, or any half holl-
day, shall be deemed to be due on the
next secular business day thereafter.
Provided, however, that all such notes,
bills of exchange, drafts, checks etc,
shall not he protested on any Saturday,
but must be protested on the next secular
or business day.
Sec 3. All laws inconsistent herewith
are hereby repealed.
Sec f. This act shall take effect and
be in force ON the first day of January,
one thousand eight hundred and ninety
six.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-01-01
Desth Of a Venerable Citizen.

In the death of Esquire Michael Long,
on Saturday. 18th inst. at his home in
Wellersburg, the people of that commu-
nifty suffered an irreparable loss and the
county at large the loss ofa valuable and
leading citizen. The deceased was 73
years, months and 26 days old. He was
the father of four sons and five daught-
ers, six ofwhom are still living. as fol-
lows: Perry F.. of Iowa; Alexander and
William, of WellersbGrg; Laura, wife Of
Joseph Reitz. of Stonycreek township;
Belle, wife of Jesse J. Cook, of South
ampton township; and Miss Ellen, of
Wellersburg. lie is also survived by two
brothers, Henry, of Somerset township
Lewis F., of Sterling, H.. and by one
sister, Mrs. George q. Walker, of AlIe-
gheny township.
On October 30th Squire Long left home
for the purpose of fighting mountain
fire that threatened to destroy property
belonging to the Somerset Coal and Iron
Company and himself. He was riding
through the woods when his horse made
a misstep, and falling upon the ven-
cradle rider, broke his right thigh bone
and inflicted other injuries to his spine
and internally. One of his sons discov-
cred him in his helpless condition and
assisted him to his home, where he ling
cred in great agony until death came to
his relief
Michael Long was born in Milford
township and removed to Wellersburg
about 1850. For thirty consecutive years
he served the people of that community
in the capacity of Justice of the Peace,
and for period of % years acted as Su-
perintendent of the Somerset Iron 4 Coal
Co. He was a man of keen perception
and sound judgment and his counsel
was eagerly sought after and accepted by
his neighbors.
The fune raj took place at 2 p. NJ,
Monday, when services were conducted
in the Evangelical Church, Wellersburg,
of which denomination the deceased had
been conscientious and faithful member
for more than fifty years. The sermon
was preached by Rev. f. p. Saylor, who
left his duties in the Prothonotary's Of
flee in order to comply with last re-
quest of the deceased. Interment was
made in the cemetry on the Cook farm.
The funeral was one of the largest ever
seen in that section of the county.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-01-01
To c0nplste the Pennsylvania Midland.

To Complste the Pennsylvania Midland.
On Friday, December u. the court
made an order directing Gel. John W.
Rutherford, receiver of the Pennsylva-
mia Midland Railroad company, to com
plete the main line of said railroad and
10 make a loan of S301, ,O09 on certificates.
a sum of not more than $4,000 OF il to be
used 10 pay the preferred claims set forth
in the bondholders' agreement of Octo-
ber %, 1885, the balance TO be expended
ia completing the road. The court in The
exercise of its wise discretion could have
done nothing else than make the order,
as ii was backed up by an overwhelming
sentiment in favor of completion, com
ing from persons who have certain eGui-
ties in the matter. The railroad is prac-
tically graded to Brooks Mills and runs
through some OF the most fertile farms of
Bedford and Blair counties.
1t would be an outrage on the part of
any persons to block this plan TO COM
plete the road. Any opposition that has
arisen by reason Of the conduct of the
railroad company should now subside
and all persons lend a strong hand TO the
receiver. so that he will succeed in carry
ing out the order of the court. The only
chance for some Of the creditors of the
company realizing on their claims lies in
the completion Of the railroad. II the
road should Toe sold to-day the old cred
itors would realize nothing, so that we
ought to encourage the plan of compile
ton of the road. Col. Rutherford is a
gentleman of high character and h-s been
very frank with every person in this liti-
CATION. He is a practical engineer and
q most excellent railroad man. Now let
everybody turn in and it will only be
short time until we will have a railroad
that viii be of incalculable benefit TO
Bedford county.-Beaifor,i Guzettc.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-01-01

TS-SHAFFER-On December
29sh, lsa5, at the residence of the brides
parents, near Pleasant Hill, by Rev. w.
Houpt, Mr.. Edward Pritts and Miss Kate
Shaffer.
MORT-BAUMAN-On Sunday Dee.
lst, at the home of the bride, by Rev. A.
b. Miller, Daniel Mort, of WarfordsbIrg,
Fulton county, Pa, to Miss Kate = ;u-
man, OF Glade, Somerset county Pa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-01-01

Many merchants are well aware that
their customers see their best friends and
take pleasure in supplying them with
the best goods obtainable. Asan instance
we mention Perry & Cameron, prominent
druggists of Flushing, Michigan. They
say: 1--WE have no hesitation in recon-
mending Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
to our customers, as it is the best cough
medicine we have ever sold, and always
gives satisfaction" For sale at p and 80
cents per bottle by Benford's Pharmacy.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-01-01


Prothonoiary SIyior's Christ.nas din
ner was given additional SAVIOR by an in
cideni that occurred just before the noon
hour on that day. He was surrounded
by his happy family and few invited
guests when messenger summoned him
to the Hotel Vannear, where he found a
loving swain and a charming young lady
anxiously awaiting his presence For
the noace he bsnishsd his official eierkly
air and assumed the solemn mien OF
clergyman. that is so becoming to him.
The young couple having been pronounc-
Cd man and wife. he returned to his home
with gold piece secure in his pocket
Prothonotary Ssylor's numerous friends
seem to admire him as much as preach
er as they do a. a county offss''-
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-01-01

1t is announced that Mr.. William w.
Waite, passenger conductor on the SOM
erset & Cambria railroad ever since the
extension OF that line TO Johnstown, thir-
teen years ago. who was granted siN
months leave of absence last July, when
he went TO Williamsport, Pa, 10 look az
ter his personal interest in large manu-
featuring establishment, VIII resume
charge of his train this week. To those
who have known Mr.. Waite since he first
came to this county this announcement
will convey no surprise, since they have
all imagined that he would be like the
proverbial duck out Of water" when
no. on a railroad train. His Numerous.
friends will be glad to welcome him back
70 the =. & G.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-01-01
Silver in Infinite Variety.

Never was silver so much in vogue as
now. 1t finds its way to the dining tab e,
the bureau, the parlor and into all sorts
OF personal decoration. In fact it is es-
sentially correct wherever the designer
chooses TO employ it. In its greatest va
riety and most perfect taste it may be
foand at Neff x Casebeer's Somerset and
lockwood stores, moderate prices ard
correct taste combining 20 make thes c
stores exceedingly attractive these before
Christmas days, when everyone is in
search of seasCnable novelties.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-01-01
DIED.

DULI4-On tn e 26ih inst, at the home
of Luther Dali. Milford township, Som
erset county Pa, Mr.. Anthony Dull,
aged 81 years. Buried at Messiah Luth-
eran church. Glade, Pa.
MASON.-on the 18th inst. at Bidwell.
Fayette county, Pa, Mr.. John Mason
aged 90 years, 6 months and - days.
Buried at Messiah Lutheran church,
Glade, Pa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-01-01

The suit Of J. NJ. Hamilton against
John Hanger for $4,000 damages for
SANDER and false arrest, has been aban-
doued, says a dispatch from Ligonier
Hanger had Hamilton arrested for being
connected with the Collins Hamilton
gang. which robbed and beat Hanger and
his wife in lSS9. Hamilton was acqait-
ted, and he entered a cross suit.