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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-12-09
PRONOUNCED SUCCESS.
Auspicious Opening Of the 40th Annual
Session OF the Somerset County
Teachers Institute.

The fortieth annual session of the Som
erset County Teachers Institute was cali
ell 70 order by County Superintendent!
Pritts at l:30 o'clock Monday afternoon
The court room was filled to overfowinl
with teachers and friends of education
from all sections of the county. The
number of young teachers present was
noticeable. Only few of the old mas
ters," whose work in the school room has
! commended them to the public, remain
in the ranks.
The Institute united in singing "All
Hail the Power of Jesus Name" at the
conclusion of which Elder Mullendore,
of the Disciple Church, read scriotural
lesson, followed by prayer.
J. A. Berkey. Esq. delivered the ad-
dress of welcome and Virgil X. Saylor,
4. NJ, principal OF the Salisbury schools,
responded on behalf OF the teachers.
Both speakers acquitted themselves cred
itably and Prof. SAylor's effort is SPOKEN
of as one of the best of the kind ever
made before a Somerset county audience.
Superintendent Walton, of Chester
county, delivered highly entertaining
| address on the development of the will
power in children. He illustrated his re-
marks with story that drove the mean
ing forcebly into the memories of those
who heard him. IL Prof. Walton's adj
dress at the opening session can be taken
as AN index of his work throughout the
week he viii be prime fsvOrite with the
teachers and will send them back 10 their
school rooms better prepared to perform
the duties devolving upon chem.
\ drill in music by Prof Carmichael
followed. IL is due to the instructor to
say that he made an excellent impression
upon his audience.
instruction in Language Lessons"
introduced Prof. 4. p. Chaplin, of Roches-
ter, y. v, who held the close attention of
all present until the hour for adjourn
ment arrived.
Every seat in the opera House was oc-
cupied Monday evening when Judge
Alfred Ellison, the Poet Judge" of In-
diana, delivered his popular lecture on
'hings and On eens, or Earth's True
Royalty" The large audience was de-
llEnliullN entertained lOr an nOur anu a
half, the speaker moving them from
laughter to tears and back again TO
laughter by his keen wit and rare pa
thos. The Judge recited some cf his
own verses in inimitable style and COM
pletely captured his audience, the major
portion of whom were not in sympathy
with his political ideas.
Before the lecture Miss Julia +. Ward,
of California. Pa, rendered a vocal solo
that was well received by the audience.
s. G. Shelter presided at the teachers
session, Tuesday morning. After a mu-
sic drill Mr.. II. 5. Weller opened dis
cussion on ''The Relation of Teacher and
Pupils" Miss Eve Bristow read a care
fully prepared paper on The Influence
of Education on Manners"
The regular program was taken up at
10 \. NJ.
Superintendent Pritts announced that
2g2 out of a total of 2g7 teachers were
present at Tuesday mornings session.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-12-09
A Welcome Usher of 81.

The beginning Of the new year will
have welcome usher Ia the shape of a
fresh Almanac, descriptive Of the origin,
nature and uses of the national tonic and
Alternative. Hcstetter'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. 90 hands are employed in the me
cbanical 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, 1896-12-09
A TAX ON SKATING
Creates Great Indignation Among the De-
vorees of the Exhilarating Sport

Judging from the remarks heard on the
streets during the past week the present
owners of ..kantner's DAM will not oe
held in grateful remembrance 10y the
youth of this village. The severe wealth
/ er in the early part of the week froze tnat
placid body of water 10 n depth of three
or four inches, rendering the best skating
imaginable. Early "Wednesday morn
every lad and lassie, and good many
older people, got out their skates and
proceeded TO the aforementioned dam for
the purpose of engaging in the exhilar-
ating exercise of skating. Imagine first
their surprise and then their indignation
when they learned that they would have
to pay for the privilege of skating on the
pond ON which their fathers and grand
fathers had skated '-scot free" every win
ter since the natural course of the water
had been checked by Joseph Kantner, of
blessed memory, who erected n woolen
mill few rods below the breast of the
dam, the machinery of which was driven
10y water power. Many persons fatty re-
fused 10 put up sl.oo for the privilege of
skating on the dam, claiming that the tax
was an imposition unheard of in other
parts of the country, and rs a result only
comparatively few ladies and gentleme en-
and children were seen gliding over the
smooth surface of the ice, where hereto
fore two-thirds of the younger population
of the entire town were TO be seen in the
fun enjoyment of the healthiul and in
yigorating sport.
On the other hand, the owners of the
dam, who have been at considerable ex-
pense in putting it in its present condi-
tion and who expect to derive a hand
some revenue from harvesting ice from
il, claim that the marketable value of the
crop is greatly impaired by permitting
indiscriminate skating on il, that they suf-
Ter great loss by reason of having TO re-
move tobacco guilds aud cigar stumps
from the body of the ice. They also an-
nounce their intention Of keeping the ice
free from snow when the conditions are
favorable for skating, and believe that
they are fully justified in imposing tax
on skaters who desire to avail them
selves of private property.
The owners of the property have so far
refused to sell the privilege of skating for
an afternoon or evening, but insist on all
patrons purchasing season tickets, which
range in price from - cents to Sl.00.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-12-09
Marklstnn senatorium.

The writer had a pleasant time at
Narkleton Sanatorium last week while
acting as substitute for the Chaplain. Rev.
). NJ. Barnett. Quite a number OF guests
were there, and most of them taking the
treatment for which the institution has
become famous. The people who patron
ize the place are of the best, and home
like feeling, where culture is without
stiffness, pervades the whole. Markle-
ton deserves the patronage it has, and 1t
will have a larger number within its
walls as its merits become known. The
medical attention is of the best; no one
could wish more genial and able doctor
than DIR. Gault who is ably assisted by
Mrs. Gault, herself certified special
ist in her own particular line. The place
is beautiful in situation. and that man or
woman must be fastidious indeed who is
not satisfied with il. The Sanatorium is
orderly and refined, the outcome OF true
and not false Christian science, and is the
exact opposite of the uneducated soldiers
song i'm Rudyard Kipling's ballads,
1.-THE 'eathen in lis blindness,
Bows down to wood and stone;
He won't accept no orders,
EXCEPT they IS lis own"
I'll. B.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-12-09
Claims He Was Assaulted ana Robbed.


''Some abody belpa me; some abody
helpa me-" was the piteous appeal heard
by several gentlemen who were standing
in front of Cook Il Beerits' store about
$50 O'Clock Sunday evening.
The cries came from the opposite side
of the street and an investigation show
ed that they proceeded from tho hallway
leading to Antonio Camphire's barber
shop, located above Fishers book store.
The street door was forced open. when
the body of "A man was seen lying at the
loot of the stairs. A match was hurried
ly lighted and the sight revealed caused
those present to shrink back. Antonio's
head was resting on the last step in a
pool of blood; his face was smeared with
blood and his feet were lodged against
the door. He was entirely helpless and
had only strength enough to sob ''some
abody helpa me I; some abody helpa me:'
II was apparent that the unfortunate man
sustained serious injuries, and while one
of the gentlemen went for Dr. II. S.
Kimmel, the others carried the barber up
the stairs and into his shop.
DR.. Kimmel found that Antonio's nose
had been broken and that the left side of
bis head was badly bruised; but was un-
able to tell at the time whether or not / @
had sustained internal injuries. The
man was delirious from pain aud at in
tervals cried out: ''Some abody killa
me: some abody killa me-" Alter the
DIR. had dressed his wounds and while
still delirious he declared that he had
been struck on the nose by masked
man, who had robbed him of his money.
Later in the evening he was removed TO
his home. He was delirious on Monday.
Mr.. Harry Kiefer was doing some
writing in the office of Fishers book
store Sunday evening, and when he
heard a crash as of some heavy body or
object falling he supposed that the sound
came from one of the other buildings in
the row and paid no attention to it,
About ten minutes afterwards he heard
Antonio's appeal for help, and went TO
his assistance.
1t is clearly evident that the Italian,
after rising to his tip toes and turning
off the electric light at the head of the
stairway, made mis-step in the darkness
and was precipitated to the bottom,
where he remained unconscious for ten
or more minutes.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-12-09
FISHERS BOOK STORE

for it. His stock consists of very large
assortment of bric-a-brac, novelties and
fancy staple goods. We always aim to
nave the largest, greatest variety and
prettiest Christmas presents Of any firm
ia the county. We have albums, bibles.
hymn books, collar and cuff boxes, pin
trays, hat pin boxes, necktie and hand
kerchief boxes, and variety Of hand
some box papers, travelling cases, ink
stands. fountain pens, purses. pottery
ard bisque ware, toilet cases, smokers
sets, work boxes, masks, fancy balls,
glove boxes, hat pin boxes, Christmas
cards, toy pianos, doll buggies, blocks,
games. drums. toy trunks. pen knives,
banks, and goods all along the line suita-
be for presents fer people of all ages, cir
cumstances and conditions.
CHAs. II. FISHER.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-12-09

All the right. title. interest claim and de-
mand OF stephen McNair. OF. in and 10 "a Ger
tain tract of land, situate in Addison town.
snip somerset county. Pa. containing -
acres. more or les. about 100 acres clear hal
ance tlmoer- adjoining lands OF Levi Deal l.
- clifford & Co. tract, and II. NJ Lytie & 90.
tract, having thereon erected a one and
half-storE log dwelling house. bank barn. slx
- ieet, placksinith shop, twO-sfory plank
tenant house and other out buildings. with
the appurtenance>.
Taken in execution and 20 be sold as the
property OF stephen McNair, at the suit of
George krcger.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-12-09
Wednesday, December, l6 '96,
At 1 O'Clock p. M.

the following described real estate to-wit:
All the right, title, interest, claim and de-
mand OF Leon F. HOlsOppie, of. in and TO all
that certain lot OF ground situate at Bethel
station, on the Somerset = Cambria X. X In
Paint township, Somerset county. Pa, known
as the Mil property. and bounded and de
serlbed as follows, viz: Beginning at corner
on bank OF StOnycreek, thence south - de-
grees west s3 peTches 10 hickory, thence
south l15s degrees west u l-l0th perches 10 "A
post, thence north : degrees east Il 2-l0th
percheS TO "a chestnut tree ON bank Of Stony
creek, thence by said creek south 72iZ degrees
east Is $lOth perchcS Ia the place Of begin
ming, containing one acre and Il perches net,
and having thereon erected a twO-sfOry plank
stripped nOur1ng mill anu other out Duild-
iugs. Also, ali Of certain water right or
privileges as conveyed 10 the above named
defendant by deed Of samuel r. Berkcy and
vile, and benjamin r. ~tull and wife. dated
Is u Nov. lS,s2, with the appurtcnauces.
Taken In execution and To be sold as the
property Of Leon r. HOlsOpple, al the suit of
The Mutual Building and Loan Association
OF Altoona. Pa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-12-09

At the last meeting Of the local Minis
te-ial Association Rev. T. J. B-istow
read a paper on funerals, in which he
very properly advocated brevity in
preaching on occasions of this kind.
There are few things more irksome than
TO be compelled to patiently listen TO a
long drawn out moral lecture over the
remains of departed friend. and
there is certainly little consolation
that can be given to the sorrowing that
can not be spoken in a few SENTENCES.
Brother Bris,ow has the proper idea and
it should be carried into effect by clergy
men everywhere. The next meeting of
the Association viii be held AT the resi-
dence OF Rev. J. 5. Harkey, on Monday
afternoon next
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-12-09

The Laurel Hill region west of Somer-
set has been for some time infested by a
drove of wolves that long ago drove all
the deer from that vicinity and are
now fattening on farmers small stock
such as sheep and hogs. They are of the
large, grey timber variety and when cor
nered or wounded will fight desperately.
A number Of old hunters of Somerset and
vicinity, joined by some of the noun
taineers, propose 10 get mp a grand hunt
for them, in western style, as soon as
snow of the proper depth offers this OPP
portunitY.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-12-09
A sSIGNEE'S NOTICE.

cOl5Orn < Scuil.
Attorneys.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-12-09

Thursday night the town of LigOnier
was visited 10y one of the most destruct-
i've fires ever known in that historic val
ley. and which laid waste thousands OF
dollars worth of property and rendered a
number OF families homeless. The origin
Of the fire is mystery, but is generally
attributed To a defective hue in the store
Of Meyers Clifford, located in a building
owned by c. 5. Vannear, of Somerset
When first discovered the fire was be-
yond control and its progress was not
stopped until it had destroyed all of the
buildings on the square in which it start
ed. The total loss is estimated at s65,0OO.
Mr.. vannear's loss is said to be between
$1,000 and 5000; insurance s2,000.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-12-09

The reception rendered Rev. Cameron
and bride, Friday evening, in the Metho-
dist Church. was pronounced success.
Nearly every member of the congrega-
ton and a number of invited guests were
present The church was beautifullydec-
GRATED and music was furnished through
cut the evening by Inadolin orchestra.
Everybody was delighted with Mrs.
Cameron, who Is a very welcome addition
to local society.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-12-09

The buckwheat industry of this coun-
" is one Of no Insignificant proportions.
Last falls crop was a very short one and
as a result there has been an active de-
mand for buckwheat flour. a leading
firm of this place have shipped not less
than fifty tons up to this time. The flour
is shipped to New York. Boston. Phila-
delphia, Washington, Chicago, Pittsburg
and other points, where it is turned into
breakfast bread for discriminating epi-
cures, who want cakes like their mann
mics used 10 bake.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-12-09
Fishers Book Store

When you are in doubt as 10 what to
get for present you are always safe to
get book. Pretty Toy Books, Books III
Sets, Books in Handsome Binding. Use
ful and Ornamental Books. Books for
everybody, in fact, Books cost but little
money, readily and quickly figured out,
always sure to please and you are saved
endless trouble and worry by going 10
the Book Store.
CuAS IT Er-uER
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-12-09
Terns |!

NOTICE--Al persons purchasing at the
above sale VIII please take notice that 10 per
cent. OF the purchase money must be paid
when property Is knocked down otherwise
II viii again be exposed 10 sale al the risk OF
first purchaser. Inc residue Of the purchase
money must be paid ON or before the
day OF confirmation, viz: Thursday. Dec. ~.
lSs5. No deed viii be acknowledged until the
purchase money Is paid in full.
EDWARD HOOVER.
Nov. y, lSg7. sheriff
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-12-09

Ex-Congressman II. q. Horr, Of Mic h.
igan, who participated with the late NJ.
ID. Harter, Congressman from Ohio, in a
debate on the tariff question before the
Teachers Institute Of this county, three
or four winters ago, is critically i'll at his
home in Plainield, y. J. Mr.. Horr was
one of the most effective speakers for
sound money and protection in the re-
cent campaign and his sickness was
brought on by his work on the stump.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-12-09

Next weeks term of criminal court
promises to be unusually interesting ow-
ing to the large number of important
cases set for trial The Roddy brothers
and Richard jackson will be called upon
to answer for the death of old farmer
Berkey and his daughter. In case they
escape conviction on the indictments al
leging murder they will be held for
burglary.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-12-09
Wednesday, December IS, 1896.

second and final account OF F. o. KoOser
administrator OF Henry kreger. deed.
First and final account OF Joel L. Miller, adj
ministnttOr OF Mariah Miller, dee Il.
First account of Harry A. Miller, admins
traitor OF Reuben Miller, decd.
Firstand final account Sf L4lfSue NJ. Hicks,
executor OF samuel HunSecker. deed.
Account of Aaron slough. one of the exec
utors OF Peter Il. Biough, deed.
FirSt ana final account of Ed lOder, ad.
ministEltor OF Jacob Noder. deed.
Registers Office, JACOB s. MILLER,
Nov. IL, 1886 Register.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-12-09
AUDITORS NOTICE.

In re estate In the Orphans Court OF
OF somerset county, Pa.
W. H. Barron. decd
The undersigned auditor appointed by the
Court, 10 distribute the fund In the hands ~
the administrator of said estate 10 and among
those legally entitled thereto, hereby gives no.
tiee that OF Thursday, the l0tu day OF Dee.
lSs. he wall sit In his office. in the borOugh OF
somerset, Pa. for the purpose OF attending To
the duties Of said appointment, when nd
where all persons can attend.
FRED W. BIESEgKER
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-12-09

Acme Castle, Knights of the Golden
Eagle. of Shanksville, viii hold ban
quet on the evening of January lst. An
invitation Is extended TO all the members
of the order in The county TO be present
and take part in the festivities.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-12-09
TermS ::

NoTicE-An persons purchasing at the
above sale VIII please take notice that 10 per
cent of the purchase money must be paid
when property i knocked down; otherwise il
will again be exposed 10 sale al the risk Of Il e
first purchaser. The residue Of the purchase
money must be paid on or before the day OF
confirmation, viz: Thursday. Dec. II.
lss6. No deed viii be acknowledged until the
purchase money is paid in full.
EDWARD HOOVER,
Nov Is Isl -sharf-T'
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-12-09
L'XECUTOR'S NOTICE.

Estate OF F. ". Wuttig. late of Berlin
borough. Somerset 90. Pa. dee a.
Letters teSttmentary ON the above estate
having been issued by the proper authority 10
the undersigned as executor Of the above -
tate, notice II hereby given % all parties in
debted 10 said estate 10 make immediate. uav-
ment. and all parties having claims against
said estate will present them duly authenti-
Gated for settlement and payment 10 the un-
dersigned ON Saturday. Ue,' ~ lSg6
CHAS. j. WUTTIG.
MRS. SUSAN W AUIT
ENecufOra
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-12-09
HOLIDAY BOOKS.
Books for Christmas Gifts.

There's nothing so appropriate, moth
ing so pretty, nothing more useful, moth
ing more easily selected for 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
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-12-09

SSIGNEE'S NOTICE.

Jacob Musser and wife. OF BrOtbersvaley
township, having executed a deed OF volur IA
~ assignment OF ali their property. real per
sonal and mixed 20 the undersigned assignee
IN trust for the benefit OF an his creditors,
notice i hereby given 10 all parties indebted
10 said Jacob Mu>Ser % make immediate pay
u.ent, and an parties having Claims a.sa' uSt
The said Jacob MUsSer 10 present them duly
prooateC for settlement % the assignee az his
Office in Berlin, Ia.
ID. J. BIJ BAKER
toloorn 4 ~cHii, Assignee.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-12-09

The attendance at the Teachers Insti-
tute is as large as in former years, hun
dreds Of persons not engaged in teaching
being present at every session. Instruc-
ton such as was delivered by Superin-
tendent Walton at the opening session is
Of great value to teachers and parents
alike, and is highly appreciated by all.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-12-09

The Extract Works, at Salisbury, re-
sumed operations the day following the
election and nave been working night
and day ever since. Orders already on
hand viii keep the works in operation
until June lst
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-12-09

Notice is hereby given that John Il. Schrecx
and wife. OF som -rSet township. Sorile-s.st
county, Pa, haV. made a voluntary IN
mcnt 70 me OF an tine estate OF John IL
>ChTOciN iu trust TOR the benefit Of the credit
orS OF John II. SchrOck all persons havin
claims against said John Il. sSchrocs viii rirs-
sent them % the undersigned duly authe-lti-
Gated, and all persons owing said John H.
SchrOck will make immediate tutymcntto
JOHN ~ SCOTT
some rSef. IA. A~Signea.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-12-09
PENNS MA
Railroad Company.
Personally Conducted Tours.
TCHLESS IN EYER J FEI TURF
CALIFORNIA

The tours 20 CALFFORNIA and the PA
CIFlC COAST will leave Harrisburg, AltOo-
ma and Pittsburg January y, February - and
March y. fsg7. Five weeks In California on
the first tour and four weeks on the second.
Passengers ON the third tour may return on
regular trains within nine months. stop will
be- made at New Orleans for Mardi-Grts fIs-
tivities on the second tour.
Rates from all points on the Penn'a r. X.
System First tour, $1,000; second tour.
5000; third tour, $1,000. From Piitsburg
500 less for each tour
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-12-09

4 literary society has been organized at
Lavansville. The meetings are held in
the school house and are attended by
teachers, pupils and citizens of the sur
rounding country, all of whom manifest
the greatest interest in the educational
work being accomplished. Meetings are
held each Thursday evening.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-12-09
A DMINIsTRAToRs NOTICE.

Estate OF Sarah StClair. late of Jepnar tov.,-
snip, somerset county, Pa. deed.
Letters OF administration on the above s-s.a.s,
having been granted TO the undcrSi iasfle,f -
the proper authority, notice is hereby Civ, -
all persons indebted to said estate 10 n,-t>,
immediate payment and those having cIa5,,-
against the same 10 present them Gai,- us s
Dec p lSg6, Gt the ,ate residence cf ,.sy
in said township. Hecd
FREDERICK J. ST. CLAIR
THOMAS j. ST. CLAIR
Fred. W. Biesecker AdminiSf-., ?
Attorney.