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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-09-30
The New Form of Ballot.

The form of ballot for the coming cleo
ton will differ materially from any in
use since the enactment OF the Baker bal=
lot law of 1891. Col John A. Glenn, cor
poration deputy anditoT-general has pre-
pared for the Republican State Commit
tee form to conform with the amend
ments made by the act of the Legislature
of lsti, which has been accepted by Sec
retary Reeder as the official form of the
State Department. The groups used in
the ballot at the last presidential election
are done away with in the new form and
a circle substituted at the head of each
column. in which the placing of a cross
mark will vote the entire ticket or be
equivalent to cross-rnark opposite each
individual in that column.
The new ballot contains nine columns,
with the Republican party first Then
follow Democratic, Prohibition. Nation
al, Peoples, Socialist, Labor, Free Silver,
Jeflersonian and a blank column, in the
order named. The surnames of the pres
idential candidates OF each party are
placed in the column just below the circle
above the electors. To the right of the
names of the candidates is large square
in which the voter, by marking a cross,
votes the entire thirty-two candidates for
elector in that column. 4 voter desiring
TO vote for any other candidate below the
electors in any other column will he re-
quired to put cross mark opposite each
name.
This is the most convenient form OF
ballot that has yet been adopted in this
State and viii be more easily understood
than any form used in the past. Colonel
Glenn has also prepared for the State
Committee 4 book of instructions TO and
duties Of election officers under the gem
eral election law, which will he sent
broadcast over the State ia the next
month by chairman Eikin. 1t will also
contain copies of the new form of official
ballot, with instructions how TO vote
straight and split tickets. The document
will also contain all the decisions on the
ballot law to date.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-09-30
Scullton Scads.

Postmaster f. q. Henry has disposed
of all his property-including his real es-
tate and stOre-to ID. J. Henry & Son.
+. g. contemplates removing to Vest
moreland county.
5. W. Gary, the mail carrier between
here and lockwood, has disposed Of his
route % Samuel Tinkey. The citizens Of
New Lexington presented mail carrier
Gary with a set of silver spoons a. a mark
OF the. appreciation of his faithful per-
formance Of duty.
5. b. Henry will give up counter-jump-
ing in the Scnilton store in order to teach
one of the public schools in Upper Tur-
keyfoot township.
The lecture by Miss Emma Cramer, on
League Work." delivered on recent
Sunday night in the Wesley Chapel, at
tracted a large crowd. The lecture is
highly spoken OF.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-09-30

A number Of Somerset Democrats have
rushed into print through the columns of
the Johnstown Democrat in order TO tell
Of the great number of free silver coz
verts among the Republicans of this
county. Mr.. Chas. II. Fisher, who was
the last local Democrat 10 express an
opinion through this medium is frank
enough to say that the Democratic vote in
Somerset county will fall short Of the
vote polled by the same party in former
years. There is not a Republican in the
county " ho does not know that there are
six sound money Democrats in the coun-
u for every free silver desertion from the
Republican ranks,
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-09-30

A case tried in the courts at Uniontown
last week j. of interest to road supervis-
ors throughout the State. 1t was suit
instituted by the supervisors Of Georges
township against Moses Hustead to re-
cover the amount OF cash tax, being twen-
ty-five per cent. of the total tax which
they levied in accordance with new law.
Hustead and some other farmers objected
10 the cash tax and offere to work"
their tax. The jury rendered a verdict
in favor of the supervisors in the sum Of
So This Is the second trial of the ease,
and the decision viii likely stand as a
precedent.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-09-30

Another comrade Of the Grand Army
of the Republic answered the final roll
call Friday morning. when Peter Bearl,
of Berlin. passed 10 his final reward.
The deceased was in his sixtieth year.
At one time MT. Bearl resided near Som
erset, but for the past eighteen years he
has been a resident Of Berlin. He is sur
vived by his wife and two children. The
funeral took place sunday afternoon and
was conducted under the auspices of
Mark Collins Post, Il. A. r.. of Berlin.
Rev F. p. SayIor, OF Somerset, conduct
ed the religious exercises.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-09-30

There are few. very few, gentlemen
in this town claiming TO be Republicans
and supporters of Major Mckinley, who
are engaged in doing missionary work
for Bryan and the free coinage of silver
at the ratio of l6 10 l. They have per-
feet right To devote their days and nights
to talking in favor OF free silver, but the
minute they do so they cease 10 be Re
publicans. 4 man can't serve two mas
ters without cheating one or the other.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-09-30

The Democratic Congressional Confer
ence met in Johnstown last Wednesday
evening. and after taking number OF
ballots unanimously nominated Editor
Robert c. Mcnamara. of the Bedford Ca
zette. II. NJ. Linton, of the Democrat.
who had the endorsement OF Somerset
county. wisely withdrew. not wishing to
be showed under by the largest majority
ever given candidate in the 2lth district.
McNamara advocates free silver.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-09-30

Master Ross Scott, who for the past fou
years has faithfully served the patrons of
the HERALD in this place with their pa
per every Wednesday morning, left FRI
day morning for indianapolis, Ind,
where he viii enter the Bntler UNIVERSE
~ rs a student. Ross Is one OF Somer-
sets brightest and most promising young
men. He was accompanied by George
Knepper. who has been student in the
University for two or three years past.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-09-30

Nathan Smith, labOrer at Pinkerton
this county, was killed by b. & o. en-
gine. short distance below Confluence,
on Sunday morning. 20th inst. IL APP
pears that the victim had been imbibing
too freely the afternoon before and was
asleep on the railroad track when the
engine struck him. He was buried by
station agent Brown and undertaken
Humbert, of Confluence, his relatives
claiming that they were too poor 70 bear
the expense of buying a casket for him.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-09-30

Ex-Judge William NJ. Hall, Of Bed
ford, was a visitor in Somerset Friday
and Saturday. where be was warmly re-
ceived by his many friends. Fifteen
years have passed since Judge Hall re-
tired from the bench OF this district, but
time has dealt kindly with him and left
no mark of advancing years, further than
adding few additional white locks to
his well-poised head. Judge Hall is still
in active practice and his visit here was
on legal business.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-09-30

The HERALD acknowledges the receipt
Bertha May, of Altoona, to W. IL. Cover,
Esq. of that city. The ceremony will be
celebrated at seven o clock on Wednes-
day evening, October sth, in the First
Methodist Church, Altoona. The groom
was formerly principal of the public
schools of this borough. Subsequently
he taught school in Altoona, and after
wards read law and was admitted to the
practice in Blair county.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-09-30

Between seven and eig ht o'clock Satur-
day evening some miscreant set fire to a
hayricS, containing about thirty tons of
good hay, belonging to J. +. Gounkin,
of near Fort Hill post-oflice. The entire
lot of hay was destroyed and entails a
loss OF about $50 upon the owner. This
is the third fire, caused by malicious per
sons, in the same ghborhood, G-.ring
the past three months. and Mr.. Younkin
authorizes Us to offer liberal reward for
the deteetiOu of the scoundrels.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-09-30

SIGN BOARDS.
Trespsssers should Heed Them or Suffer
the consequences.


Some persons think that sign boards
forbidding hunting, fishing, nut gather
ing or trespassiDg upon private lands are
Of little account, and that they may be
disregarded with impunity. This is a
mistake, a. the law makes it an act of
trespass to go upon any premises without
permission from tbs owner. Even if
there is no sign board, the owner is enti-
lied 10 recover actual damages for such
trespass. When the sign boaros az
properly erected any person who tres
passes upon land 50 guarded is not only
liable TO pay actual damages, but also a
penalty not exceeding twenty-five dol-
lars. II, however, the land owner wish
es to avail himself of the provisions of the
act Of Assembly he must, therefore,
comply with its requirements There
must at least be one sign, not less than =
foot square. to every 80 acres of land,
stream or pond, which it is intended TO
protect Any person who defaces, in-
jures or destroys such sign board is
guilty of misdemeanor and liable TO a
fine of twenty-five dollaes.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-09-30

The Congressional Deadlock Transferred to
Harrisburg. J. Kooser's Confer
ees Place Him in Nomination.

The Congressional Conference of this
GOTH district, which has been deadlock
ed at Johnstown for the past week,
passed resolution few minutes be-
fore o'clock yesterday afternoon,
transferring the scene of action TO the
State Capital aud admitting either
State Treasurer Haywood or Auditor
General Mylin to the conference with
power to cast three votes. Accord
ing 10 telephone news received here, Mr..
Kooser and Mr.. Thropp, through their
conferees. voted against the resolution,
while Hicks cast four and one-half votes
and Evans three in favor of it. 1t is
given out through the same bureau of in
formation that after the Hicks and Evans
conferees had left the conference and
gone TO the Pennsylvania railroad station
in Johnstown. the Kooser conferees voted
for kooser and declared him the nominee
No further information was received
up to the hour of going to press, but it is
altogether probable that nomination viii
be made before Il o'clock this Tuesday
night, when the time will have passed to
place the name of the candidate in the
Republican column of the ballots to be
voted in November
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-09-30

The stalwars Republicans of Somerser
county win subscribe 10 the following
from the Altoona Tribune: .'rhe citizen
who advocates free coinage sIthe ratio of
l6 TO is out of place in the Republican
party. He does the obviously proper
thing-in case he has belonged 10 it
when he gets out, and nobody should
censure him or make any great uproar
over his departure.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-09-30
Two Big Crops.

The potato crop. now being harvested
in this county. promises TO be as large if
not larger than last years output, which
was the largest in the history of the
county.
Thousands OF bushels of apples are
going TO waste in this county for want Of
Il market The crop is one of the largest
ever known. Last season the crop of APP
pies was confined to certain localities, but
this season there is an abundance Of that
wholesome fruit in every district.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-09-30
Col. Elder at Canton.

Colonel Samuel Elder, a native of this
county and well known to many of the
older readers of the HERALD. accompan-
led the Westmoreland county Republi-
cans on an excursion to Canton last
Thursday. Colonel Elder lives near Lig-
onier and was one of the honored guests
at our County Centennial celebration q
year ago, having driven here from his
home. In the course of his remarks to
the Westmoreland delegation Major Me-
kinley said:
We are especially honored to-day by
porch by my side, of samuel Elder. Of
Ligonier, Pa, who voted in isSs for Gen.
eral Jackson, and has been voting stead
lily ever since for American develop
ment, American advancement and
American honor. General Jackson DIFF
fered from the Chicago Democratic con-
vention. He was in favor of sound mon
ey and protective tariff. l am glad to
meet this veteran OF seventeen presiden-
tial campaigns here to-day. and | feel
proud of the fact that he is this year in
favor of the great doctrine of the Repub-
iican party, and profoundly interested in
its success. May his long and honorable
life be still further prolonged, aud may
his declining years be the happiest Of his
long and useful career. If we shall but
approach the patriotism of the great men
he has supported, il we shall bat enter
upon this campaign with the love and
devotion TO country which characterized i
Adams, Clay, Harrison, Taylor, Scott
and Fremont, and Lincoln, and Grant.
and Garfield, Hayes and Arthur. and
Blaine, and Harrison, am sure we will
have discharged every requirement Of
good citizenship, and exercised every ad-
vantage of matchless opportunities Of
American voters.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-09-30
Stocking Up.

/ haze bought w. ). kimmel's Gentle
mems Furnishing Goods Store and am
stocking it up with first class Fall and
Winter Goods. Just received a complete
line of Ties, Hats, Suspenders, overalls,
Winter Underwear, etc. Give me q call.
Will name prices TO suit you,
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-09-30

All these creeping. crawling, stinging
sensations that combine to make the
tortures of any itching disease of the skin
are instantly relieved and permanently
cured by Doan's Ointment. Take no
substitute. Doan's never fails.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-09-30
CIRCUS DAY APPROACHES.
Special Low Rates and Extra Trains to Bar
mum Bsiley's Greatest Show on Earth.

Special Low Rates and Extra Trains to Bar
mum Bailey's Greatest Show on Earth.
Barnnm & Bailey will exhibit their
enormous show at Johnstown, October 10,
which will be its only appearance in this
vicinity this season, and on which occa-
sion the railroads, recognizing the i'm
po,tance of the event, and realizing that
enormous crowds will desire TO attend
from distance, will place in service
special trains, and offer very low rates
for the round trip. Nobody can afford to
miss seeing the Barnum a Bailey show
this season. II is even greater than be-
fore. which is high praise indeed. Every
year, for many past. the press and public
have been wildly enthusiastic over the
extent and magnificence of the Barnum
81 Bailey Greatest Show on Earth, which
will be seen here exactly as it was in
New York. But what will be said of 1t
this year, superior as this seasons show
is to all previous ones Indeed, the big
show has been vastly improved and en-
larged in all departments TO a most won
derful extent. Now in the circus depart
each performance, afternoon and evening
by as many daring champion equestrians,
athletes, gymnasts, jugglers and acrobats.
There are twenty acts in which perfectly
trained animals are seen with twenty
comical clowns, two of whom are ladies'
Several of the latter were acknowledged
10 be the funniest fellows in Europe be-
fore Barnum & Bailey engaged them.
After the acts in three circus rings and on
the three elevated stages, numerous hip
podrome races take place. Then there is
Johanna, the giant gorilla-only one in
the world at present in captivity. The
80 horsees, flock of ostriches, "A trained
elephants, the human arrow, the strange
people in Oriental India, and many other
remarkable features. Besides the most
marvellous feats in midair, the whole en-
tertainment is of such grand character
as to amaze everyone. A children's cir
Gus, too, is especially provided for the
delectation of the little folks.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-09-30
EXECUToR'S NOTICE.

Estate OF Henry pGppsfadt. late Of Stouyereek
township, Somerset county. Pa, deed.
Letters testainentary on the above eSta,a
having been granted 10 the undersigned by
tne proper authority, n0tice is hereby given 10
All persons indebted to said estate 10 make
immediate payment and those having claims
against the same 10 present them duly au-
Ihenileate1 Tor settlenent On Saturday, Oct
50, io'o. at the office OF j. l. Pugh, in -orneT-
sci borough GEORGE DUPPSTADT,
JACOB pUPP-TADT,
executors OF Henry Duppstadi, deed
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-09-30

In all-wool Flannels, Canton
Flannels, Outing Flannels, Naped
Shirtings, All-wool Blankets in
White, Red and Colored. A big
stock of Cotton Blankets, Comforts,
Brussels, Velvet and Ingram Car
pets, Rugs, Druggets, Portiers, Oil
Cloths, etc. We have a large stock
ON hand.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-09-30

Colonel James NJ Ried, of Connells-
vile. a member Of Governor Hastings
military staff, was in Somerset yesterday
on legal business.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-09-30
Terms !:

one-third cash, md the balance ON easy
payments, with interest, secured by mort
gage. Address,
B. r. BOYTS, Administrator,
Conneilsyiile. Fayette Co., Pa
or Josiah Bcyts, Friedens. Pa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-09-30

Miss Mary Kooser, eldest daughter of
r. j. hooser, Esq, has returned to New
York 10 resume her art studies.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-09-30

Republican candidate for Associate
Judge, George J. Black, of Meyersdale. is
in town this week, greeting his many
friends who are attending court
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-09-30
EXECUToR'S NOTICE.

Estate 0f John Sweitzer. late Of N,lfor,, town.
ship, Somerset county, Pa, deed.
Letters testamentaTy on the above estate
having been granted 10 the underSigned by
the proper authority. notice l. hereby given
70 al persons indebted 10 said estate to make
immediate psyn ent, and those having claims
against the same tn present them duly au-
thentlcated for settlement ON saturday, oct.
>, leS', Al the Once OF ID. ". Will. in New Cen
trevilie borough, said county.
d. W. WILL.
SOhH T. scott, Executor
Attorney.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-09-30
IN DIVORCE.

Ida kaufman In the Court OF Com
by her next friend mon Pleas OF SOM
A. r. Biftner, erset Co, Pa.
vs.. No * Nav T. ISsf
Herman kaufman.
tAlias Subpoena in Divorce.
To He'Daa Kcn.pnoI,, ne deGeHdaaf, aBore
Hame0.
You are hereby notified 10 be and appear at
the next Court of Common Pleas for Somer-
set county. To be- held at Somerset ON the Ifh
Monday of September A ID. lstJ, (2sth day. TO
answer complaint OF Ida kaufman your
wife, the plaintin above named, and show
cause, II any you have. why your said wife
should not be divorced from the bonds Of
matrimony entered into with you, agreestbly
10 the prayer OF her petition and libel exhib-
tied against you before said Court
Sherifrs Office, EDWARD HOOVER
Aug. %, 1856. Sheriff
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-09-30

b. J. Bowman, the well known Berlin
merchant and candidate for Auditor on
the Republican ticket, was in town yes
terday
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-09-30

The Sherin-s sale, al the Court House,
Friday afternoon, attracted large crowd
only two or three ofthe properties adver-
Iised were sold
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-09-30

James Zimmerman, a well known
character about town, died Sunday morn
ing, aged about % years. He is survived
10y his wife and several small children.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-09-30

Three or four cases appealed from the
Court of this county viii be argued be-
fore the Supreme Court, at Pittsburg, in
ec.fol,er
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-09-30

Chestnuts appeared in market last
week. The crop this year viii not be as
large as was anticipated early in the sea-
son.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-09-30

Dr. +. 4. Shaiier, wife aud family have
gone 10 Be,.iord, where they will remain
TOUR or five days visiting with relatives.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-09-30

Mr.. William McSpadden. of Blairs-
vile Intersection. is visiting at the home
Of his son James, in lockwood.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-09-30

Very few persons excepting jurors.
witnesses and suitors are in attendance
at criminal court this week.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-09-30

Mrs. T. J. Bristow is spending few
days with her daughter. Miss Eve IL.
Bristow. who is employed in the Garrett
public schools.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-09-30

Confluence people are offering induce
ments TO capitalists 10 start bank in that
place.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-09-30
EXECUTORS NOTICE.

Estate of Julia X Hoblitzeii, hate Of Neyers
u"ie Nn1"1sh1 Soliierset county, Pa, decd
Letters testamen;ary on the above estate
having been issued by the proper authority 10
tho Undersigned a. executor OF the above e.
tate, notice = hereby given 10 all parties in
ment, and all parties having claims agaiost
Sild estate viii present them duly authenti-
Gated Tor settlement and payment to the un-
deTSigned al Meyersdale, Pa.
COlborn & COiOOru, J. J. HOBIITZEII
Att'ys for Executor Exe,nfor
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-09-30
152 ACRES i52
More or e<s
More or Less,

about l05 acres cleared, balance timber. Hav-
Ing thereon erected good two-story dwelling
mouse, bank barn and other oufbuildings
Orchard OF all kinds OF choice fruit trees
This hrm is well watered never-fallinR
springs, smooth soil, very desirable for farrn-
Ing purposes, and Is we'll located. Mineral
rights not sold. Near milroad and conveni-
ent 10 churches and schools.
This Is rare chance to buy a desirable
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-09-30

William Stull. aged Il years, died at
the home Of his parents-Mr. and Mrs.
Benjamin Stull-in Stonycreek township.
on Tuesday last. Death resulted from
dronsY.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-09-30

Buy your crooks and s:pneware from
MAHLoS SeHRoeK.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-09-30

Mr. Harry Sufall. a Somerset boy, who
has successfully engaged in the whole
sale tobacco business in Philadelphia,
WAS the guest of his brother Frank in
this place for few days last week.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-09-30

The Republicans of DOw-ney and vicin-
ity in Slonycreek township viii raise a
Mckinley and Hobart pole, on Saturday,
October IOth. Good campaign orators
viii be present and discuss the issues OF
the day. Every Republican and advo-
cate Of sound money in the county is in
vited 10 be present The exercises will
take place in the afternoon.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-09-30

&
PARKER
DUBLIC NOTICE.

hereby certify that the following accounts
have been filed in my Office according To law
and will be presented to the Court for confir-
nation. ON
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-09-30
Thursday, Oct. I, 1896.

The first account Of ID. G.. Mcintosh and
John Hinkiey. receivers. appointed by the
CJurf of Common Pleas OF Somerset county.
az - Mary v. Caufield, et al. vs.. Thomas ArIn-
strong, et al at No IL Equity Docket ISL
First and final account Of l.. Country
man, assignee of III. b. Rannand wife.
:" F.P SAYLOR
Prothonotary.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-09-30

For new styles in Ladies Plush
and Cloth Capes, Ladies' Misses
and Children's Jackets, call and ex-
anime our stock before buying else
where.
Our aim is-the best goods for
the least money.