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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-02-26
Hoa. Fred Grof Dead.

The announcement of the death of eK-
Senator Fred Grof, which occurred NJ his
residence IN Meyersdlle, on wednesday,
18th inst, while not unexpected, as it
was known that he lad been in a critical
condition for several weeks, called forth
expressions Of sincere regret in all parts
OF the county. The death OF ex-senator
Grof removes from the county one of its
best known and most highly respected
citizens. There were few men in the conn-
ty who were better known or better liked
by all classes Always an unc0mprom-
Using Democrat, and a local leader of his
party, he was nevertheless 4 generous foe
and never allowed his political prediudiees
TO interfere with his personal friendships.
lie was upright and uncorGptibie in
both his private and public career and as
such he will be mourned by an unusual
ly large number of his fellow citizens.
Frederick Grof, was born in the city of
Baltimore, June n, lS4l. His parents
removed to this county soon thereafter
and located in Milford township, after
wards removing to Summit township,
where Mr.. Grof lied. Young Frederick
took up his residence in Stoyestown,
where he attended the public schools and
afterwards completed his education at
Millersville State Normal School. He
was engaged in teaching school when the
war broke out, but he laid down the rod
and took up musket in defense of the
Union. He served three years in the
army when he returned to Stoyestown
and married a daughter of the late
Michael Brubaker, Of that place.
lie engaged IN the mercantile business
in SiOyestown, which lie continued for a
number of years, when he again took up
the profession of teaching, in which he
was most successful. In 1878 he received
the Democratic nomination for State
Senator and was elected by the tidal wave
that swept over the State that year. He
was honored by the people of Stoyestown
t.y election to the various offices in the
gift of the voters of the municipality
About ten years ago Mr.. Grof took up
his residence in Meyersdale, where he was
Low ed 10y all who knew him.
Mr. GrOf was member of Somerset
Lodge Of Masons and representatives of
that order oiiiciated at his funeral, which
took place at Meyersdale, Friday after
pnnu
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Death Of Samuel shafer.

Samuel Shaifer, a native of Berlin. died
on Thursday last at his home in Johns
town, Of heart trouble, aged G6 years,
months and II days.
He was son of Mr.. and Mrs. Martin
Shafer, who removed from Berlin to
Somerset many years ago. Mr.. Shafler
engaged in the livery business here, and
when the war broke out he enlisted as a
wagonmaste-. He returned home to vote
for Lincoln in 1864, when on account of
i'll health he did not return to the front.
Later he embarked in the grocery busi-
ness and still later in the hotel business.
About fifteen years ago he removed 10
Johnstown where he secured employ
ment i'm the Barbed Wire Mill. He was
injured while at work in the mill, aud
had not been able 10 work since.
Deceased is survived by his wife, one
son and five daughters. He is also sur
vived by one brother, John H., of Somcr-
set, and by three sisters, viz: Mrs. JACOB
c. Horner, of Johnstown; and Misses
Christie and Elizabeth, of Somerset,
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Wm. C. Millar Pardoned.

Governor Hastings has restored TO lib
erty William c. Miller, convicted II
murder in the second degree for the kill
ing of Jonathan Hochstetler and sentenc-
ed on July i5 1892, by the Court OF this
county. to a term often years in the West
ern Penitentiary.
General i. II. Coffroth appeared before
the Board of Pardons on Wednesday last
when he presented the letters and petit
tons in Miller's case and made an appeal
in his behalf The Board promptly rec
ommended the prisoners pardon and the
papers were Immediately made out and
sent to the Governor for his signature.
The Governors signature obtained, the
official papers were transmitted 10 the
Warden ofthe Penitentiary and Friday
afternoon Miller was released. Saturday
morning he returned to his home and
family in Niddlecreek township.
ROLAND Hochstetler, eldest son of Mil
ler's victim, was here yesterday. lie
had meeting with Miller since the lat
ter's return. MILLER expressed soae
fear of meeting me-" he said. ''lest |
migbt do him some bodily harm, hut 1
am satisfied that be row understands that
am content with the disposition of his
case. lie expressed his SORROW for the
injury he had done our family and asked
30 be forgiven. / assured him that bore
him no i'll will. | will never lay any
thing in his way. Miller is a broken
down old man, and in addition to suffer
ing four years Imprisonment he has suf-
fered and always will suffer great mental
torture But he does not suffer half as
much as "Bill' Pritts, who is little better
Off than hunted beast. Pritts is afraid
to leave his mountain retreat except after
night. / have the satisfaction of knowing
that MANNED him for life the time | shot
him and broke his arm. Since then ali
the bitterness resulting from the cruel
murder of my father has LEFT my heart
and have made up my mind that cterni-
ty will avenge his murder more justly
than can"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-02-26

Ex-Congressman Michael ID. Harter, of
Philadelphia. shot and killed himself
Friday night, at FOstoria, Ohio. The on
ly reason assigned for his rash act is that
he was troubled with insomnia. He was
a very wealthy man and leaves wife
and four or five children. Mr.. Harter
was elected TO Congress from Ohio. He
will be remembered by many people in
this county on account of his having tax
en- part in a debate on the tariff question
with Hon. Il. G. Hear, of Michigan, be-
fore a recent session of the Teachers In
stitute. lie was pronounced free trader.
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Sherifs Sale.
CHAs. III. FISHER.

The following properties, advertised
for sale by Sheriff Hoover, were sold
Friday afternoon at the Court House:
All of the right, title, interest and claim
of Elizabeth Mansberry, in certain lot
of ground in Mcyersdale, to Loan Associ-
alton of Baltimore City for sIo0.
Charles Lape, tract in Somerset town.
ship, 20 Susannah Horner for 500,
Moses Schrock. parcel of ground in Elk
Lick township, to J. NJ. olinger for so.
Elijah Chorpenning, tract in Milford
township. to Benjamin Sunny for
SlO75.
Edmund Holsopple tracts, IL in all, in
Paint township, to James p. Thomas for
Sl4,li5.00.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-02-26

Burdock Blood Bitters never fails to
cure all impurities of the blood, from a
common pimple to the worst scrofula
sore.
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SUICIDE At MEYERSDALE.
GILLIAN EILLER. A PROMINENT CHI.
ZEN OF THE METROPOLIS"
TAXES BIS LIFE.
Ne Reason Assigned for His Rash Act
Thought to Have Been Temporarily
Insane.


Word reached here just before tbs
HERALD went TO press that Gillian Mil
Ter, prominent citizen of Meyersdale
had committed suicide by shooting him
self in the head shortly after ono O'Clock
Tuesday afternoon. From information nj
hand il appears that the victims body
was first discovered by little girl who
was attracted to Miller's meat market by
the report of a rife shot. Miller was lying
on the floor of the shop and a stream OF
blood was rushing from ghastly wound
in his mead. The child raised an alarm,
but before anyone reached the scene he
was dead. II is beloved that death was
instantaneous.
The greatest excitment followed the
discovery of the suicide and people from
all parts Of the town collected around
Miller's place Of business.
Everything about the place went 10
show that the suicide had gone about the
work of committing self-destruction with
great deli5eration. One account has it
that he frs: shot himself with revolver
and finding that the bullet had failed TO
accomplish the deadly work intended, he
placed the muzzle ola rifle in his mouth
and pulling the trigger blew the top of
his head off.
No cause is known for the suicide, al
though it is rumOred that the victim was
IN III health. SO far as is known his
financial affairs were in good condition.
The deceased was native of Addison
township and was one OF the best known
men in the county. lie was possessed
Of happy disposition and genial man
nsrs, and WAS well liked wherovor
known. He was brother of Joseph l.
Miller, who recently removed from near
Lavansville 10 Carroiiton, Neb. Another
brother, Jonathan Miller, is well
known farmer living near Edis.
The deceased WAS about sixty-eight
years Of age. He leaves wife and sew
eral grown children.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-02-26
Severe Lesson in Horse Dealing.

The personal property of Robert H..
Clark, of Mt. Pleasant, Westmoreland
County, was sold at Sheriff's sale last
Tuesday at the suit of ;. ID. Meyers, of
Meyersdale, and his two partners in the
purchase of horse from Clark, who is
IDw serving four-months' sentence in
Jail for his crookedness in the deal, by
giving a sworn pedigree, representing
the animal as imported, when in fact it
was cleary proven at the trial that he
raised the horse from colt. The pur-
chasers, on learning of the fraud that had
been practiced on them, refused 10 pay
their notes for 500, given Clark as the
balance due on 81 ,0O0, the purchase price.
Following his conviction they secured
judgment against him in Somerset Coun-
ty and had it transferred to Westmore-
land County
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Highest of all in Leavenng Pow-Latest u S. Govt Report
>!a!l! Q! Rs,kassi RskalI;s
ABSOLUTELY PURE
Court Proceedings.

The regular February term of criminal
court convened mt 10 o'clock Monday
morning with Judges Longenecker,
Biesecker and Horner on the bench.
=. ID. Yutzy, of Greenville township,
was appointed foreman of the Grand
Jury
w. NJ. Schrock was appointed tax coll
| lector for Somerset borough, vice w. ii.
Berkey resigned.
The first ease called for trial was that
of the Commonwealth VS.. Henry Dively,
charged with the larceny ofa COW, the
property of Ludwig Barndt. The jury
returned verdict of not guilty.
Elmer Baldwin, charged with commit
ting an assault and battery upon the
perssn of Augustus Hecker, was found
guilty and was sentenced to pay fine of
sl.00, the costs of prosecution and under
go Imprisonment in the county Jail for
period of sixty days
Elmer Baldwin had made an informa-
ton charging Augustus Hecker with
assault and battery. The grand jury ig-
nored the bill and directed that the pros
ecutor pay the costs.
The indictment against Frank Pole
man, charged with larceny, was ignored
on account of the death of the defendant,
who died few days since in the county
Jail.
In the estate of David Husband a peti-
ton in partition was filed.
In the estate of Martin Fleegle the or
der of sale was continued.
Estate of Henry t. Weld, order of sale
continued.
Fs' 'ete of L. p. King, order of sale con-
tinueC.
Estate of Matilda Casebeer, widows
election and return of sale confirmed.
Estate of John Deaner, report of sale
confirmed.
Estate of A p Beachy, widows cleo
ton confirmed.
Estate OF Emanuel Lohr, auditors COM
mission continued.
Estate Of Joseph C. Miller, widows
election confirmed.
Estate of Joseph Lichty, petition in
partition filed.
EstSte Of Lewis T. Baker, widows
election confirmed.
Estate of 5. II. Critchield, order of sale
continued.
Estate of Henry Rayman, auditors
report confirmed.
Estate of James Pugh, order of sale
decreed.
Estate of John Barron, widows election
confirmed.
Estate of Norman Friedline, return of
rule presented.
Estate of Henry Kreger, return of order
of sale.
Estate ofW. J. Schroc!l, widows cleo
tion confirmed.
Estate of Lydia Hochstetler, order of
sale continued.
Estate of Samuel NJ. Fike, order of sale
continued.
Estate Of Joseph J. Lcntz, return Of sale
confirmed.
Estate Of Aaron Heiple, auditors COM
mission continued.
Estate of Reuben Miller, Sheriff-s return
of inquest confirmed.
Estate of Jacob Ankeny, speci fic per-
formance decreed.
Estate of Chauncey Gloss, return of
sale confirmed.
Estate of Irwin Younkin, return of sale
confirmed.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-02-26
4 DMINIsTRATRIX's NOTICE.

Estate Of JOan Augustus Snyder. ia;c uf so
uycreeS township. Somerset county, Pa.
dee a.
Letters cf administration having been
granted. by the proper authority, TO the un-
derSigned, notice j. hereby given tO all pei:
sons Indebted 20 said estate 10 make imIae-
GiIte payment. and those having claims
against said estate viii present them duly
authenticated fIs settlement. ga Saturday
April :. lSs. az th@ bate residence 81 said
deceased. OT az the office of j. l. PUeh, OF som
erSCt borough, SOiuerSet county, Pa.
SARAH SNYDER.
Administrators.
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EA a EA
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The steady growth Oft this business Un-
I'll now-it is . gigantic one-away Up in
the mill;ons-is Of itseIi good endorse
ment. Your good Judgment and decision
il still better and mo-e valuable one.
\ great army O.. women have given this
store and its business methods their en-
doIsement, and we feel sure You would,
too, if yon'd only investigate. May we
not help you to investigate by Submit
ing line of samples
Take the matter of Kid Gloves for in
stance. Here's line OF TwOclaSp WAL
TON PiqUe "a! 81 pair-iHported them
ourselves, and we think there's nothing
like then; for the money i'll the country
tan, pomard, red, brown, black, pearl
and white.
New line Of White Kid Gloves with
four pearl buttons. and four rows wide
black or white embroidery on back,
IS cents.
Lot Ladies' all-pure Linen Handker-
chiefs-nice, Ene sheer linen. hemstitch-
ed with half-inch hem, and nice hand
embroidery in 4 eorners-l2i cents
apiece-usually sold at = cents.
Spring Dress Hoo:sn-
This store Is now showing q very supe-
riOr line of choice, new fabrics and
weaves that are so distinctly new and
different and withal 50 beautiful, as VIII
surely attract attention from women of
taste everywhere.
The price-range, 55c. to $3.50 a yard
Have you ever discovered that it pays
actually pays-to send your orders for
Dry Goods of any kind aEd every kind to
this store?
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-02-26
A Deserving Charity,

A card elsewhere i'm this paper, insert
ed at the request of the Childrens' Aid
Society, asks for homes for five or six
INDECENT children. Since the organiza-
tion of this Society in Somerset county it
has been the means of providing good
homes for great number of children.
The Society relieves the poor authorities
of this work, and it not only finds homes
for orphan and INDECENT children, but it
keeps a watchful eye over them until
they have reached their majority. The
Society has been at considerable expense
in this labor of love and to-day it finds
its treasury greatly impoverished. Per-
sons interested in this benevolent work
are asked to send their contributions adj
dressed to the Treasurer of the Society,
Somerset, Pa. The Society has accom-
piished much good, and should be sus-
tanned by the people of the county.
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sN-9 r-&-
>~>@

lust received a large shipment
J of Jake Herring, which we are
selling at greatly reduced prices.
Also have in stock Mackerel, Cali
fornia Salmon and Goldfish.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-02-26

-.5sai ears a's cap Of seal
PISS. f.rasi' viii go'
good sni strong, -,
. B.Fi',r ne .hs>e. when ihinss CONCEAL
D put little ear beieT'
N--Es1's Eagens Field.
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FERSER BRos.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-02-26

If Good Soap for 25c, at
- s.hrock's.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-02-26

Sarah, wife of the late Vincent Mccoy,
died very suddenly of heart failure. on
February 18th, at her home in Baltimore
The deceased was well known in this
place, where she resided for Z number OF
years. Her husband was an architect
and contractor and drew the plans for the
Somerset House, one of the best arranged
hotels in the country.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-02-26

Henry King, native of Milford town
ship, died on Sunday, 9Th inst, at his
home in Springfield township, Fayettte
county, aged eighty-five years and six
months. Death resulted from troubles
incident TO old age. He is survived by
his wife and ten children. The deceased
was brother of Mrs. Joseph Critchfield,
who died only a few days before at the
home Of her son, VIM. Hanna, in Addison
township.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-02-26
Cash Shoe Store.

From date of April l, 1896, we will do a
strictly cash business. Believing il TO be
to the best interest of our customers and
ourselves, to buy and sell for cash, there
by enabling us to reduce prices and in
crease our already extensive trade,
FERNER Bros.
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Homes Wanted for Children.

The Childrens' Aid Society, of Somer.
set, would like to secure good homes in
christian families for three girls, aged
Il, $ and o years, respectively, and for
two boys aged four years. Apply to Mrs
L. j. Kooser, or to Mrs. Frederick w
Biesecker, Somerset, Pa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-02-26
4 DEMONSTRATORS NOTICE.

Estate OF Michael Long. late Of WellerSburs
borough. Somerset county Pa, deed
Letters Of Administration having been
granted by the proper authority 70 the IN
derSigned, notice iS hereby given 20 all per
sons indebted To said estate 10 make immt-
diatc payment, and those having claims
against said estate viii present them duly an
thentic3ted for settlement. on Tuesday, March
n, lst, at the late residence OF deed, in Wei
lersDurg borough
y H. LONG, Il
Mm. LONG.
Administrators
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-02-26

The local order knights OF the Golden
Eagle have sent out invitations for their
annual banquet, which will take place
in their hail on Thursday evening,
March 18th. An interesting program has
been proXided
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-02-26

Mr.. Alexander Brubaker and Miss
orphia f. Barron, both of near Friedens,
were united in marriage by Rev. J. ].
Welch, at the Lutheran parsonage in
Friedens, on Sunday, February I'D.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-02-26

Ed L. Will, former resident ofSomer-
set township, was arrested at Altoona a
few days ago on charge of malicious mis-
chief. II is alleged that Will made
by Alex. Anderson, of that city, when a
brickbat came crashing through a win
dow. VIII is also charged with writing
threatening letters He has employed
w. II. Cover, Esq, also former resi-
dent of this county, to defend him.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-02-26

Charley Miller, of Allegheny township,
exhibited pair Of spectacles in this Of
flee Monday that have been handed
down through four or five generations of
his family. The workmanship is very
fine and the glasses are in a perfect state
pattern is seen nowadays.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-02-26

Mrs. William Saryer died Saturday
night at her home, near Dividing Ridge
Allegheny township, of typhoid fever
aged about fifty-five years. She is sur
vived by her husband and several mar
ried children.
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The HERALD is under obligations to a
lockwood correspondent for a well
written account Of the Farmers Institute
recently held in that place, and regrets
its inability to give it space in this issue,
owing to the crowded condition of our
advertising and local columns.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-02-26
A DEMONSTRATORS NOTICE.

Estate Of Elizabeth Lorrtic. late of Grean-
willie township. somerset cOunty, Pa deed.
Letters of administration on the above -
tate having been gsintc, 20 the undersigned
by the proper authority. notice j. hereby Civ
en- to all persons indebted To said estate To
make immediate pay mcuf. and those having
claims against the same To present them duiN
authenticated for settlement. on Ssturday
April 4, $50. al late residence Of deed
EDWARD LBRETIg
John X. Scott. Administrator.
Attorney.
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Simon II. Moore, a young man who
was killed by the cars at Radebaugh
Station, on the p. II. r., last Tuesday,
was son of J. II. Moore, of Bakersville,
to which place his remains were taken
for burial.
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Settle I'm.

Our books Of accounts we will do away
with entirely from date of April l, ls9G
We therefore notify all persons indebted
to us to call promptly and settle either
by cash or note, as by the above date we
want all accounts closed,
FERSER BRos.
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Mrs. Catharine Shaffer, aged IS years,
months and Il days, died at her home
near Lull post-ofiice, Somerset township,
on Tuesday, llth inst
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-02-26

Regular services i'll the Presbyterian
Church next Sunday morning and even
ing. Pastors bible class at ) p. NJ.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-02-26

The Junior Prohibition League will
meet next Tuesday evening in the
Methodist Church. An interesting pro-
granme will be rendered.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-02-26

Nh. Paul b. Schlag has disposed of his
Stoyestown store to II. T. Snyder, Of thar
place.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-02-26

If we could trace Dyspepsia to its
source, it would lead back to our kitch-
ems. In fact, the secret of good health is
good cooking. If well cooked, foods are
partially Gigested: if poorly cooked, they
are less digestible than in their raw state.
If you are a victim of faulty cooking !;
that is, if you suffer from Dyspepsia, the
rational cure must be looked for in an
artificially digested food, and a food
which will at the same time aid the di-
gestion of other foods. Such a prepara-
ton virtually rests the tired digestive or
gans, thereby restoring them to their
natural strength.
The Digestive Cordial, as prepared by
the Shakers of Mount Lebanon, is just
such preparation, and single 10 cent
bottle will convince you of its value. Ii
your druggist doesn't keep it, he will be
glad 10 get it through his wholesale
house.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-02-26

Louther Spangler, son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Jacob Spangler, of near Friedens. died
Sunday night, aged about thirty years.
He leaves wife.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-02-26

Washburn's Gold Medal Flour. war
ranted the best in the world, for sale by
Mahlon Schrock.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-02-26

The public schools of this place antici-
pated Washington's birthday twenty
event on Friday afternoon. 4 special
program was rendered. 4 number Of G..
\. r. comrades were present and par
ticipated in the celebration.
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EXECUTOR'S NOTICE.

Estate of Daniel Shultz, late of Meyersdale
borough. deed,
Letters testamentary on the above estate
having been granted 10 the undersigned by
the proper authority, notice is hereby given 10
all persons indebted 20 said estate 10 make
immediate payment. and those having claims
against the same To present them duly au-
thcniicated for settlement. on Friday.
March =, lS,s. at late residence OF deed. in
Mcyersda!e borough.
CYRUS SICLTZ.
JOSEPH SHULTZ.
Executor.