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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-03-04
A Prominent Farmer Takes His owa Life.

A Prominent Farmer Takes His owa Life
William II. Miller, one OF the best
known farmers of StOnycreek township
and an estimable citizen in every respect,
committed suicide by hanging last We'd
nesday afternoon.
lie left his house about three o'elocl;
telling the members of his family that he
would 90 to the barn and remove the
body OF a calf that had died that morr-
ing. His seventeen-year-old daughter
had OCCASION to visit the barn about thir-
ty minutes later and was shocked to find
her fathers body suspended by a hitch
ing strap, one end OF which was secured
around a beam under the overshoot and
the other around his neck. The half
frantic girl was unable to release the
body and she called for assistance, when
her mother and couple of neighbors,
who happened to he at the house, hurried
to the scene. The body was still warm
and the muscles Of the legs twitched after
it was cut down, but life was extinct,
death having resulted from strangulatioI.
The victim had not tied the strap around
his neck, but had merely placed it under
his chin and threw out his legs. The
ground under him bore no evidence of
there having been struggle.
Mr.. Miller had been afflicted with dys-
pepsia for a number of years, and in ad
ditiOn to the agony he suffered from this
source he two or three years ago wrench
ed his spine, from the effects of which he
never fully recovered. lie was always
Of Il cheerful disposition and his family
never noticed any signs OF melancholy.
although few of his friends say that he
acted queerly at times, inasmuch as he
permitted matters TO worry him that
man in good health would have dismiss
ed without thought. There is no doubt
but that his mind was unsound at the
time he took his life, although his con-
dition was not apparent to the members
of his family.
The deceased was married to dausht-
er OF the late john NJ. Glessner, of Stony
creek township, and was connected by
blood and marriage with many of the
prominent families in the county. He
was one OF the last men in the world, his
friends thought, who would commit self
destruction and the only reason they can
assign for his rash act is the one given
above.
Mr.. Miller was an active Republican
and started out several months ago 20
make canvass for the nomination for
County Commissioner, bat abandoned il
on account of i'll health.
He is survived by his wife and three
childres and by several brothers and
sisters.
The funeral took place Friday morning,
when interment was made in the Glade
Church Cemetery. Rev. Hiram King, Of
the Reformed Church, conducted the re-
ligious services.
The deceased was 50 years. months
and p days old.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-03-04

Alonzo Rodgers, a native of Shade
township, and a prominent and popular
resident OF S.onycreek township, Cambria
county. died early Monday morning, in
Philadelphia, where he had been under
the care of two skillfal physicians since
last Novem Der, the Cause of his death be-
ing paralysis. The deceased was born in
Shade township, in 1913. He is survived
by his wife-a daughter of Charles Won
Lunen-of Johnstown, and an adopted
daughter-M by his father, who
resides in Shade township, and by eight
sisters, several of whom reside in this
county. lie was an active member Of the
Disciple Charch.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-03-04

Mr.. William ". Winters, who is can
didate for the Republican nomination for
county treasurer, was in town yesterday,
the first time in two weeks, he having
been confined TO his home for that length
Of time by severe attack of pleurisy.
Although not entirely recovered at this
time, Mr.. Winters has renewed his can
vass and says that he will be in the
field until the votes are all in on SItur-
day. March 18th"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-03-04
Real Estate and Busipess For Sale

Mr.. George Auman, Of Somerset. offers
all of his real estate and meat market for
sale. The real estate consists of n large
with slaughter house, large barn, ice
house, and other out buildings; also
eight acres of land in excellent state Of
cultivation, adjoining Somerset borough.
Meat market, located in the Baer block,
nly tn Mr. Amman
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-03-04

David Heiple, a venerable Somerset
township farmer. dropped dead in his
barn yard on the hill top just south Of
town, last Wednesday afternoon. He
was standing in the yard when hi son
left with a wagon load of manure which
was deposited in field close by, and
when the latter returned he was horriiied
to find his father lying on the ground
cold in death. The deceased suffered
from helrt weakness fDr a number Of
years. He was aboat seventy-two years
of age. He is survived by his wife and
SIX children.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-03-04

Our fire laddies are anxious to equip
themselves with Ia Ddern weapons for
fighting the fire fiend and with uniforms,
and i'm order to secure funds for this
purpose will in the near future give an
entertainment in the Opera House. The
property owners of the town have no
better protection than that furnished by
these energetic young men who are
deserving of the most generous treatment
and oncou ra ppmenr
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-03-04

,u-saeher is to he tried at I'm
''-''el g.n ling obscene letters to
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-03-04
A sSIGNEE'S NOTICE.

Estate OF Levi YOdtr and wife of Concmaueh p
township. Somerset county, Ia.
Notice is hereby given that Levi YOder and
wif-. % C1Ieuiau=G township. Somerset
county. Pa, nave executed e decd Gf vusua7a-
- assignment 81 ail tHcir estate. real and p-r-
sOnal. 10 tine undersigned, -irr the benefit ~
The cr. 9iior- of tLc >.ii5 Levi Noder and wife.
All pcrsoES indebted 20 said Levi NOIrr auc
wife viii make immediate payment, aud
these having et5'.s will present them
duly authenticated for settlement, on Mon-
day, AP-li @, i>Ji at % :. ~, at residence OF
dssi-uO-S.
CEO. W &.cGARRY, Jr.. Assignee,
IranhLin s-reet, JonnSI..En. Pa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-03-04

lar of Good Soap for Sc at
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-03-04
A sSIGNEEs 5 NOTICE.

Estate os I.svi L. YoIer ami wife. of Conc
uiaush township, somerset county, Pa.
Notice j. hereby given that Levi J.. NOdsr
and wife, 81 Coucmauga township. somerset
county, Pa, have executed % deed Of vplUE-
tary assignment rTaE their estate. real ana
pcT~ol..i- - tis- uuds ~; sngd. for the benefit
90! the creditors % the ~ id Levi = IOt.er aI.d
wife. All persons indebted To said Levi r.
NU,:rr and wife viii make immediate pay
i:trIit. and thDs.. having cia inns viii present
them duly authenticated for Settiemtu III. Cn
Monday, April Il. J sd. az 10 o'clock \. NJ, AT
rc>idcsfce Of aSsigEorS.
GEU. ". MctiARBY, Ir-. Assignee.
LrLuk.ln .Ir..-i. LnLn..mEEm- Hl-
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-03-04

Get it at Benford's" is a household
word in many families and the present
manager of Benford's drug store, the
oldest in the county, is determined to
have it become so in every family in the
county. In order to do 50 he has placed
an advertisement in the HERALD, which
is deserving the attention of all our
readers
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-03-04
snmathine for Nothing.

To get something for nothing is con-
trary 10 the laws Of nature and mankind;
IL you want Range, that is good baker
and a perfect rooster, try the Cinderella;
it is sold at fair price, and will give you
good service 1t Iightens labor and les
sens care. Sold by
JAS. B. HoLDERBAUM.
Somerset, Pa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-03-04

One of the first things the new council
should do is TO notify the County Com
missioners TO lay a new pavement in
front of the Court House and Jail, and TO
see that the notice is observed. The
present pavement is not only an eyesore,
but is dangerous TO the lives and limbs of
pedestrians.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-03-04
First of April Settlements.

The first Of April is rapidly approach
ing, which is the Great Annual Settle
ment Day for Somerset county people
You will want Judgment notes, promis-
ory notes, receipt books, bonds, leases
deeds, mortgages and ali sorts of legal
blanks; you will want envelopes, blank
books, tablets, pens, pencils, fountain
pens and other goods suitable to the sea
son, and the place to get this sort of goods
is at
Fishers Book Store,
where full and complete line of legal
blanks, law books and everything usual
ly found in first class Book, Stationery
and Book Stor, can at all times be
found.
CHAs. III. FISHER.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-03-04

Up 10 this time only one case, the
Chamberlain Medicine Company vs..
George W. Braliier, of Berlin, has oc-
cupied the attention of the Court at this
weeks session. and it will not be finally
disposed of until to-day. From present
indications only one additional case on
the calendar will be tried, all of the others
having been either settled or continued.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-03-04
Settle Up.

Our books of accounts we will do away
with entirely from date of April /, 1895.
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,
FERNER Bros
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-03-04

Miss Leyina Barkman died at her home
in Lavansville, on Wednesday last, from
dropsy. She was the surviving child Of
a large family and left no immediate
heirs, although it is reported that she
beoueathed her estate TO a Mrs. Yorty.
The deceased was about sixty years of
aUa
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-03-04

An Altoona paper says that 'W. IL.
Cover, attorney for Ed Will, who was
recently committed to Jail on the charge
of writing threatening letters, has petit
toned the court for a writ of habeus
corpus, on the ground that VIII should
be released pending hearing"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-03-04

Services with sermon next Sunday
morning in the Presbyterian church. Ia
the evening the pastor will deliver the
second Of a course of lectures. Subject:
''Presbyterianism and Patriotism, the
Historic Record OF the Church in the
limited States
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-03-04

Benjamin Keefer, aged seventy years,
veteran of the war, died at his home in
Shanksville at an early hour Thursday
morning. Death resulted from disease
contracted in the army
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-03-04

Mrs. Martha c. Kuhn, executrix of
Mary Cummins, deceased, will offer the
decedents two-story double dwelling
house on Main street, at public sale, on
Thursday. 18th inst.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-03-04

The Friedens Cornet Band paid visit
to this place Saturday and while here
serenaded a number of citizens and play
ed in the public square and in the Court
House yard for the benefit of the public
generally. The organization Is one of the
best in the county.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-03-04

Regular divine services will be held in
the Reformed Church, at Somerset, next
Lords Day, at 1890 A. NJ. At Lavans-
Vile at o'clock r. NJ.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-03-04
A ADMINIsTRATRIX's NOTICE.

Estate of John Augustus Snyder. late Of -tO-
nyc.ceis township, Somerset county, Pa,
deed
Letters OF administration having been
gnutet, by the proper authority. 20 the un-
deTSigued. notice j. hereby given 10 all per
sons indebted 10 said estate 10 make iFnine-
diate payment, and those having claims
against said estate will present them duly
authenticated for settlement. IN saturday
April !. ls,@ at the late residence Of said
deceased ~ at the Office OF J. l. Pugh, OF SOM
erset borough, SOmeFSet county, Pa
SARAH SNYDER.
= fr,fz -
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-03-04

Readers OF the HERALD who do their
shopping in Pittsburg. either in person
or by mail, will be interested in Joseph
Horne q Cos advertisement. elsewhere
in this paper.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-03-04

DIR. J. NJ. Louther last week placed a
handsome soda water fountain in his
Main Street drug store, and his obliging
clerk, Mr.. J. NJ. Bricker, is now prepared
To slack the thirst of all who are fond OF
that delightful beverage.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-03-04
New Csntrevilie Normal.

The New Centreville (Glade, Pa, }
Teachers Normal will open April 18th.
For particulars address
w. II. or c. ID. FRITZ,
Pine Hill, Pa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-03-04

The newly elected members Of town
council took the oath of Office last week
and Monday evening met with the hold
over members in the council chamber,
when an organization was effected by the
election OF Frank 5. Cunningham rs
President
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-03-04

b. G. Bowman, of Brothersvalley town
ship, has disposed of his farm of l5S acres
to Charles, son of William Dickey, of
near Pine Hill. Mr.. Bowman will dis
pose of his personal property at public
sale on Thursday, March 18th.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-03-04

4 farmer friend, who pays some at
tention to the conditions of the weather
from year to year, informs us that seven
teen years ago the farmers of this county
sowed oats on the 2nd day of March.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-03-04
Cash Shoe Store.

From date of April l, 1896. we will do a
strictly cash business. Believing it 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.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-03-04

The many friends of eX-Judge Baer
will be pained to learn that he is suffering
from lame foot, as the result of a fall he
sustained a few days ago on an icey
pavement. He is confined to his home.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-03-04

Mr.. Albert Musser, of Berlin. and Miss
Margaret Wagner, of Salisbury, were
united in marriage at the home of the
brides parents, on last "Wednesday even
ing.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-03-04

Miss Susan Sehrock entertained party
of her lady friends at dinner at the Hotel
Nannear yesterday
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-03-04

President Simon Krebs. of the Listie
Mining Company, has returned from
business trip TO the eastern cities.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-03-04

The first maple syrup and tough sugar.
spotza," of the season are on sale at the
local groceries.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-03-04
A DEMONSTRATORS, NOTICE.

Estate Of Elizabeth Loretie. hate OF Green-
willie township, somerset county, Pa deed.
Letters Of adminiSinsiiO on the above eS-
tate having been granted to the undersigned
by the proper authority. notice l. hereby Civ
en u al psr>ols in lebted 10 said estate 20
make immediate payment, and those having
claims against the same To present them duly
authenticated for settlement, on saturday
April :, lSg5 at late residence of deed.
EREAI.D iUisETfC.
John X. Scott, Administrator.
Attorney.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-03-04
A DMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE.

Estate Of Charles peBeck, late Of Somerset,
Somerset county, Pa., deed.
Letters Of administration having been
granted by the proper authority tO the under
signed, notice j. hereby given 10 all persons
indebted 10 said estate tC make immediate
payment, and thO>,. having claims against
said estate viii present them, duly authen j.
Gated for settlement, ON saturday, the ith day
nf April. iNs6, at my Office in the harGuSh Of
Somerset, Somerset county, Ia
IAAES l. PUGH.
Admir- lf mar laS lltaHg dQsfH
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-03-04

y pension certificate has been re-issued
to John Hetzgar, vf Stoyestown.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-03-04
A DMINISTRATORS' NOTICE.

Estate of Michael Long. late Of Wcilersburg
borough, Somerset county, Pa, deed.
Letters OF Administration having been
granted by the proper authority To the un-
derSigned, notice j. hereby giscn to all per-
sons indebted to said estate To make imine-
diate payment. and those having claims
against said estate will present them duly at-
thenticated for settlement. ON Tuesday. March
II, lSsi, at the late residence of decd, In Wei
lersburg borough.
a. II. LONG, &
VIM. LONG,
Administrators
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-03-04
Saturday, March 2l.'96,
Dwelling House.

5px1S feet. suitable for two families. stable
cn cT,cto,t- The buildings are al! In a good
state of repair, and the property Is q most de-
sirf.bic one.
~ the same time and place Z viii also ex-
Puse to -slie the following personal property {:
Ju- cook stove aa1 ptpe, = heating stoves assd
pipe, cuPbosIdS. tables. chairs. bureau.
lounge, 80 yards ~ carpet. mating. bock
case. ac.v BID rsDm suite, and a Tot OF other
new furniture. hef.~ and 5e-diu-. lamps. and
many other articles Of household .uIuitarp.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-03-04
TaYms !:

Ten PER cent of the purchase money 70 D.
paid !g cash on day ~ sale. ana the bl.ance
81 tHc 0ae-thiri gG uT before confirmation Cl
SAFE; Ol."-t ..T'; To -lN months L1d cua-tuirJ
in ore year !lou the confirmation Or sale.
Dsf-s-rs. payments 70 bear Interest frosa CON
Ei-Htti3u.. 81 sii- aud 10 be- secured by jujs-
ment bond rH tIe Pr-mi>es-
Tern; ipr personal property made known
on day Of Sale
HARVEY l. COUNTRYNAN,
Geo. r. ScUil, Assignee OF II. h. Eaun.
AffBruaV
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-03-04
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR
a-ET gpHTEsTp

Notice i hereby given that an application
will De- maGe To the Governor oi ;he Common
wealth of Pennsylvania Un ouslav ;he san
daypf Mstsi. :. l. E-t 3tlt',lCcE T.. ~
!. ". FoUch. ". ". Livingston, Garnet Eeim.
Hiram hate alI =. Noter and OthcrS ;o
be associated with them, under the Act Of
Assembly entitled: AN Act 10 provide for
the Incorporation aud regulation Of certain
corporations, approved April 18th. lS7f. and
the supplements thereto. for the charter of an
intended corporation To- be called '-~alix Iele-
phone tOslpGuE." the charter and object Oi
which i the constructing. maintaining. lsa--
Tag and operating telephone lines and eN-
changes in the county 81 Cambria and eX-
tending into ~. county Of Somerset. Penn-
Sylvania- Beginning at BunlO ami passing
through SaiiX. Elton, scalp Level, trri>!oTu,
John>town and other towns and villages in
said counties, with the right 10 make con-
nection> with otlrer lines Tor the puFIuSe Of
TelephOnic communication with other lines
op, rating in Cambria and Somerset COUNTIES,
PyuuSy yivaEil. and enjoy all the rights. b-ne-
its and privileges OF said Act Of Assembly
and supple mcnts thereto.
C.S. ICKES.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-03-04

March came in like lion, sure enoI II.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-03-04

= ID, ,.,-i ! 'le best medicine for children
< amend il in place OF Castor
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-12-03
THE CITY Is MAD.
To Have a street Hallway Foreman
Arrested for street Brockading

There ss quite light on between tae city
aufhQrssles and the Seattle Railway Com
fsayA which operates the Yesler avenue
Iae a'Ae trouble is caused primarily by
the fact that a portien of the courl house
as.lI persists II sliding into Yesler way at
a posGt between Sixth and Seventh ave
nueS. The city has made 81 heroic effort
ia stop the avenue frsoFn being periodically
inundated with ths blue mud from the hsll
hurt 80 far has been unable 20 do So The
street railway company says that sh.s
mud. whst*h - the toant product Of the
earth and The rain. sides Ia front OF thesr
cars aff that they are compelled to re-
move 81 n order thar the line may not De
completely bs0ckaded. Instead OF taking
che mud sway, Il IL shcveied into another
portion % the street, and there II iapedes
the passage OF teams. As a result, numer-
Gus complaints are fled wsth ehs csgy.
II was resolved yesterday 20 br~ng the
matter ta q head. and Cry Engineer r. II.
Thomson put hts Signature 10 a complaint
charging William Rogers. the foreman for
thN railway company. with onstruc.ing she
streets Of the city ard thus saterfersn q
" .th public traffic. The warrant was not
served last ever1ng. bat VIII be this mora
trg.
Engineer Thomson. sn speaking about
enc matter. said that g was proposed 80
settle ire matter. That II Tire cry Is
wrong < should De known. and n tho rall-
road company IS wrong i secpi also -
known. lie thought. however. that tire
city Is rxhs. ard thas the eo1rts would
sustain This vieT.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-12-03
Art Linens.

In this department son will mud ell
fha newest styles ia stamped Linens
The qualify Of f3nea used IN our
stamped goods IS the hest aas round
thread
Stamped Linen Cr2sas. Handkerchief
and Glove Cases. WITH worked syelets
fer running ribbon sarengn and edges
stamped for outson no Sng. ~ each.
Stamped Linen Cravat. handkerchief
and Glove Cases without eyelesS. sc
each.
Stamped Linen shoe Pockets. two
pockets 1Sc. pockets &c. Fceksts be-
STAMPED Linen Laundry Bags. Sc.
s5c. Sec. ssc. sc e SIS.
stamped Linen Dust Bags. &c
Stamped Linen cellar and Gun Bags.
&c. Sc
stamped Linen Comb ard Brush
Pockets. xac.
Stamped Linen whlsk lsroom Peck
cts. Ice.
Stamped Denim Covers. ia,. &c.
Cambria Covered Down Pillows. Ssc.
Sc, ssc. si.fe. SIS. si-sa and s.. = each.
SIX Covered Sofa Pillows. va. S1.sa.
s.. s. 80 70 ss.50 each.
Yarns--frusl line Of y&riis. German
town. German knitting. Saxoay. Lady
GREY, Dr. Halls Sanitary, Spanish.
Fleur de Lis. Shetland Floss and
Zephyr. Pompons. Cords, Fringes.
Honlton and Real Lace, BraiaS. Eri-
broldery Linens. knitting Silks, Tn
sells, Banner Rods, Belis, Spangles. and
everything kept IN a tirst class art der
partmens.