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At 50 years OF nge had the first attack OF Epi.
iepsy, after trying Of the best doctors grew
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Twas completely worn out with nervous e1.
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my health. The Tonic is worth its weight IN
gold.
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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-09
SAD CASE OF SUICIDE.
Was to Have Been Married Yesterday
to Hooversville Young Lady.

LIGoNiER. Pa, June 7.-On the eve of
eriy a prominent attorney of Pittsburg,
and a man possessing considerable wealth
! committed suicide in his room, at Franks
hotel Shortly before 5 o'clock this even
ing he called a porter TO bring him some
water. When the man returned he found
the door locked, and could get no re-
sponse To his repeated knocks. lie re-
ported the circumstances al the office,
and il was decided to investigate. En-
trance to the room WAS secured through
n window and Kuhn was found lying on
the flcor dead, bullet from a revolver
still clutched in his hand, having entered
his brain, just above the right eye.
Kuhn has been living in this vicinity
about 10 years, making his home with
Samuel Leasure, of HOoversville, Somer-
set county. lie was To have married Leas-
|, ure's daughter, Minnie, tomorrow, and
came here to-day to draw $50 from the
bank. He secured the money and stop
ped at the hotel for supper. While there
he appeared to be in a pleasant frame of
mind, and talked cheerfully to his ae-
quaintances. He was about 10 years of
age, and it is said was worth from SO. 900
to $4,000.
A letter was found in his pocket from
the young woman he was 10 marry, dated
last Saturday. In it he is advised not to
worry. but the contents do not indicate
what might have been worrying him.
His will was also in his pocket. and il be-
queaths 5000 to Minnie Leasure and the
balance of his estate to his brother, Rev.
John +. Kuhn, Presbyterian minister
at Altoona.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-09
Pratty Home Wedding.

a pretty home wedding was solemn
lied at o'clock Thursday afternoon at
the home of the brides parents-Mr. aud
Mrs. Michael Kifer-on East Street The
high contracting parties were Mr.
Charles Emert and Miss Grace b. Kifer,
and the ceremony was performed by
Elder William Mullendore of the Disci-
pie church. a number of the most inti-
mate friends of the bride and groom were
present and following the wedding BAN
4aet accompanied the happy young
couple To the railroad station. where they
showered rice upon them just as they
were entering a north bound train, and
east the traditional good luck" old shoe
after them. The bride was one OF the
most popular teachers in the borough
public schools daring the term recently
closed, while the groom is a well-knoW "a
employe in Kantner's Woollen Factory
Mr. and Mrs. Enert returned home
Monday afternoon and have gone to
housekeeping in handsomely furnished
residence at HAMMERS station.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-09

Don't think because you are sick and
nothing seems 10 give you relief that you
can't be cured.
There must be cure for you some
where.
II your doctor can't cure you, perhaps
he has mistaken the cause. Anybody is
liable tp make mistake sonnet lines.
One In three Of us suffer from indiges-
ton, aud one out of three dyspeptics
doesn't know it. That is, he may know
he is sick. bat he blames it to something
else.
Indigestion il the cause Of half of our
dangerous diseases.
Shaker Digestive Cordial, made from
tonic medicinal roots and herbs, il the
most natural cure for indigestion. It re-
lieves the symptoms and cures the dis
ease gently, naturally. efficiently, giving
fresh life, strength and health TO sick
dyspeptics.
At druggists. a trial bottle for 10
cents.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-09
The Circus Next Monday

John ii. Sparks big one ring . cent
circus will exhibit in Somerset. Monday
afternoon and evening. June iith- This
is the largest and best - cent show on tn
road, travelling in their own special cars
The finest troops Of performing Ponies.
Dogs, Goats and Monkeys of any show
on earth,are TO be seen with Sparks New
X. X. Shows together with a fine acrobat
ic performance and grand free balloon
ascension will be given from the show
ground at 2 p. m. Don't miss it,
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-09
judges Charge to the Jury.
Gentlemen Of the Jury.

Gentlemen Of the Jury.
II is now a week since you were select
ed and called into the box for the purpos-
es of this case, during which time you
have necessarily experienced some dis
comfort under the restrictions which the
law imposes in such trials, and the pro-
investigation have doubtless grown
wearisome TO you. / congratulate you,
therefore, on the approaching end of the
case and your speedy return to your
homes and several business occupations.
The case which you have heard with
so much patience thus far will soon be in
your hands, and, in the time y6u shall
deliberate on the verdict, l bespeak for
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-09
Oil Paintings Free.

Messrs- Shepherd & Kuykendall will
on Saturday introduce a novelty at their
popular store that promises to attract
widespread attention. The novelty is moth
ment OF prominent artist who will
paint pictures on canvas in their show
window. The pictures will be done in
oil and one picture will be presented To
every customer who makes a purchase to
the amount Of sl.O0- Shepherd x Kuy-
kendall have, also, arranged to furnish
frames for the pictures at wholesale rates.
which will make the cost only a triiie.
The artist will be here from June 18th 10
June I'D. See display ad. elsewhere.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-09
saeDgerbund Festival.
philadelphia.

The B. & O. will sell tickets from all
points on its lines east Of Ohio river, for
ali trains June - to -, inclusive. valid
for return passage until June ri. ineiu-
sive. ar rate of one single fare for the
ronnd trip.
For further information. call on near
est B. * %. Agent.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-09

sciences will always approve. II fair,
impartial. and unbiased consideration OF
al the evidence satisfies your minds be-
yond a reasonable doubt that these de-
fendants committed the crime charged
against them in the indictment, your
verdict should be guilty of murder in the
first degree; if they did not, it should b e
simply not guilty. If one Is guilty and the
other is not. your verdict should be mod
ified accordingly.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-09
Rsaucsd Rates to pittshurs.

Account of the meeting OF the Junior
Order American Mechanics at Pittsburg,
the u. & o. will sell excursion tickets
from all points on its lines east of the
Ohio River at one single fare for the round
trip for all trains of June l8, IL. IL aud Is,
valid for return passage until June %, in-
elusive.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-09
TrY Grair-oi Try Grain-o,

Ask your Grocer to-day &c show you a
package Of fGRAIN-O. the new food drink
that takes the place of coffee. The chill
dren may drink il without injury as well
as the adult. All who try it, like il.
GRAIN-O has that rich seal brown of
Mocha or Java, but it is made from pure
grains. and the most delicate stomach re-
ceives it without distress. the price OF
coffee. l5c and p cts per package. Sold
y all grocers.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-09

Somerset is TO have a base ball club
this season, although the boys ar a little
late in getting the organization perfected.
which will be made up largely of players
who formerly belonged to the famous
"Maroons." a schedule of games with
Berlin, Ieyersdale aud lockwood will
be arranged at an early day.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-09
EXECUToRs' NOTICE.

Estate OF Peter Weimer, late OF Allegheny
township, somerset county, Pa, deed.
Letters testsmentary on the above estate
having been issued by the proper authority to
the undersigned as executors OF the above es-
tate, notice II hereby given 10 all parties In
debted 10 said estate to make immediate pay
ment, and all parties having claims against
said estate will present them duly authenti-
Gated for settlement at the late residence of
said deceased on Saturday. 18th June, 1877.
HENRY WIENER,
JOHN 81. WIENER,
llth May, W. Executors.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-09

The work of double tracking the i. 4
o. from point half-mile west of Mey-
| ersdale east TO Sand Patch is being push
ell rapidly forward. At some places the
ballast has been put down aud track lay
ing will be commenced soon. Excava-
tions have been made through solid rock,
making the work very extensive.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-09

4 crowd of several hundred friends
and neighbors of Mr.. Perry Schrock, of
Milford township, assisted in raising a
barn 4OxgO feet on his farm last Thurs
day. The frame work prepared under
the direction of Jacob Gerhart was per-
feet in every detail and slipped into place
without a single hitch. An excellent
dinner was served 10 all present.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-09

ben" Edda, the toughest IA year-old
boy in Jenner township, was committed
to Jail yesterday to await trial on charges
of larceny, malicious mischief and carry
ing concealed weapons. The youth in
stantly adapted himself to his new sur
roundings and requested on of the Jail
officials TO buy him supply of ''tobies''
and some chewing tobacco.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-09

At 4 teachers examination in Decatur.
Indiana, last Saturday. before the county
superintendent. Rovillo Shearer the l2-
yoar.old son of William Shearer, success
fully passed. and vas awarded a license
tu teach
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-09
A DMINIsTRATRIx's NOTICE.

Estate of Alexander Korns. late OF Jenner
township, somerset county. Pa, deed,
Letters OF administration on the above g.
tate having been granted To the undersigned
oy the proper authority, hotice l. hereby Civ
en- 10 all persons indebted tO said estate to
make immediate payment, and those having
cisiiiis against the same tO present them duly
authenticated Tor settlement, ON Friday,
July :, lSs7, at the residence OF the deces.ssrt
In said township.
BELINDA HORNS,
- ADMINISTRATIVE, c. {. a.
+. W. Biesecker
Attorney
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-09

Henry Rish, postmaster at Davidsville,
has been depOsed from his Office and has
given bail for a hearing at Altoona on a
charge of rifiing United States mail.
Rish is a prominent citizen of Davids-
vile. having held. in addition to his Of
flee as postmaster, the tax collectorship.
He also was proprietor of store. Some
time ago complaint began to be noised
about concerning the disappearance of
letters supposed 10 have been received at
the Davidsville postoffice. Finally In
spector ID. c. Owens of Pittsbarg obtain
ed enough information TO warrant the
arrest of Rish for opening a letter con-
tanning money. Accompanied by Detec.
tive Frank Campbell, OF Connellsville,
Inspector Owens went to Davidsville
last Tuesday and arrested Rish. At the
same time he deposed him from OH q
and located the post Office in another
building across the stree. from the Old
site, where the Office had been located foI
81 years A new postmaster was in
stalled.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-09

1t. Chester NJ. kueppcr, L. 5. y.
Ensign orlo knepper, L. ). ". snd their
sister-Miss Flossie Kneppsr-are visit
ing at the home of theil parents
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-09

Childrens' Day services will be con
Quoted in the Evangelical church, al
Husband, at 10 a. m, next Sabbath morn.
ing. conducted 10y the pastor Rev. ID. L
Yoder. Rev. Yoder will preach at Pearl
town At ) p. IN. the same afternoon.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-09

Mr.. John Johns, who for Lhe paA thir-
ty years has been resident of LaGrange,
Ind, is visiting at the home Of his
brother Joseph in Couemaugh township.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-09

Mr.. Herman p. Pritts and Miss Elmi-
ra Smith, of Broihersvalley township,
Will be united in marriage at the home OF
the brides parents at o'clock to-nor-
row evening.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-09

Rev. Hiram King will conduct relig-
ious services in the Lavausville Reform
ed church. at 10 o'clock next Sabbath
morning, and in the Somerset Reformed
church at 80 D. m
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-09

At a meeting of the Somerset School
Board, Monday evening, Mr.. p. 4.
Schell was awarded the contract for heat
ing and plumbing the Academy
school building. and the annex now un-
der construction. The contract calls for
semi-direct hot water heat (which in
cludes ventilation.) Mr.. Sehell will re-
ceive $500 for the work. Mr.. Frank
Friedline, the well-known builder. was
appointed by the School Board to super
intend the construction of the new build
ing.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-09
A UDIToR's NOTICE.

In re estate Of samuel II. Critchfield, deed.
The undersigned auditor appointed by the
proper authority to distribute the funds
IN the hands Of the admlnisfntrix Ia
and among those legally entitled there
to. hereby gives notice that he will SIT IA
his Office IN the borough OF somerset
for the purpose Of attending To the duties
OF his appointments on Wednesday, July :, W.
when and where all parties interested may
attend
c. W. WALKER.
Auditor.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-09

In ne estate Of Alexander {. Moore. deed.
The undersigned auditor, appointed by the
proper authority To distribute the funds in the
hands OF the administrators, to and among
those legally entitled thereto. hereby gives no
tice that he will sit in his office In somerset,
Pa, for the purpose OF attending To the
duties OF said appointment Tuesday
July q. lSs7, when and where all parties in
terested may attend.
&. W. WALKER,
AnaifOr
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-09
A DMINIsrRATRIx's NOTICE.

Estate OF John A. KaylOr. late of Jennertown
borough. Somerset county. Pa, decd
Letters Of administration on the above g.
tate having been granted Ia the undersigned
by the proper authority, notice j. hereby Civ
en- 10 all persons indebted To said estate Ia
make Immediate payment, and those having
Claims against the same to present them duly
authenticated for settlement, on Thursday
July I, lSJ7, AT the hate residence OF the dec'd
in said borough.
MARY r. KANLOR.
Fred ". BicSecker. Administnfrix.
Attorney
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-09

Friday afternoon telephone message
from Johnstown announced that Mrs.
Roddy, the mother of the two young men
under conviction of murder in the first
degree, had fallen over dead when she
learned the verdict. The sad intelli-
gence was at once conveyed to the prison.
ers when both were overcome with emo
ton. The same evening news was re-
ceived that Mrs. Roddy had simply
swOoned from shock and that she will
recover
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-09

Mr.. William Peters and Miss Edna
Blough, of Listie, were united in mar
riage one day last week at the home OF
the officiating Justice of the Peace, Noah
Casebeer. of Somerset borough.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-09
A DMINIsTRAToR's NOTICE.

Estate of William Il. Bcnner. late OF Somer-
set borough, deed.
Letters OF administration ON the above estate
having been granted 10 the undersigned by
the proper authority, notice Is hereby given 10
all persons indebted TO said estate 10 make
Immediate saSment, and those having claims
against the same To present them duly au-
thenticsited for settlement, at the Office Of
ConrOth a Ruppel. in Somerset borough, ON
Friday, June i. iSs7.
MAMIE B. BENNER
W. MEGAHAN.
Administrators.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-09
Recent Deaths.

John Manages, Sr-, highly respected
citizen of Shade township, died at his
home on May y lSJ7, aged II years, IL
months and III days.
He was born in Shade township, ard
when Il years of age his parents moved
10 the farm on which he lived until the
time of his death. He was married to
Miss Sophia Seese in Is55, and To this
union there were born l3 children, two of
whom are dead. The living are: Mary,
wife OF John W. Zimmerman, of near
T Stoyestown; Sadie, wife OF Hubert Mes
senger, of Salem, o.; Jacob L., of near
Scalp Level: Lizzie, wife of J. c. Wal
lace, of near Reitz; John g. and Abram
F., who live at home; Kate, wife Of
Frank B. Good. of JohnstOwn; Rebecca,
wife of Jacob Wonders, of Johnstown;
side in Johnstown.
Deceased was one of the most highly
esteemed citizens of Shade township and
his death is sincerely regretted by all of
his neighbors and friends.
Augustus Schweis, "A well known one
armed veteran of this place, crossed TO
the other side at an early hour Friday
morning. aged II years. He was born in
Germany and served years in the army
of his native cou utry. When 81 years ofsge
he came to America and soon afterwards
lOsatei - Sosle-Set, where he married
Mrs. Hester Auman. One child, promis-
log son was born Ia thembut he died " hen
IL years OF age. Schweis enlisted in the
Fedora; army at the outbreak of the war
and was a mem ber of the l9th Infantry,
, II. 4. At the battle of Chicamauga he
was wounded in the lett arm and after-
wards captured by the COnfederates. His
arm was amputated several inches below
the shoulder by rebel surgeon. Aiter-
wards he was exchanged and returned to
Somerset The funeral took place at
6:30 O'Clock Saturday evening and WAS
1 conducted under the auspices Off. p.
| Cummins Post G.. \. X.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-09

J. :. Hartzell's ginseng warehouse, al
Addison, was destroyed by fire at a late
hour Friday night; loss sISoa. This
makes the third incendiary fire that has
occurred in that village during the p Isl
few weeks
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-09

Christ Long, Jr., son of Christian Long,
well known in Somerset county. who
died a few years ago the richest man in
mense estate, attempted to kill his guar
dian, John l.. Barner, in Shippensburg,
last wednesday. Long went 10 Barner's
office aud demanded that his monthly
allowance be advanced. As Long has
been squande-ing his money it was re-
fused. A quarrel ensued, during which
Long drew two revolvers aud fired a shot
from each at Barner. Neither shot took
effect. Long WAS arrested, but could not
secure bail, and was taken to Carlisle later
in the day.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-09

A number Of Somerset people will avail
themselves of the cheap rates 10 visit
California during TIE summer months.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-09

Rev. John NJ. Barnett. d. D., of Mark
Teton, was in town between trains yester-
day.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-09
SATURDAY, JUNE I9, 1897,
Al O'clock NJ

the following described valuable real estate
and mineral lands, viz:
No. I. a certain lot OF ground situate In
WellerSburg borough. -Omerset county. state
OF Pennsylvania adjoining lands Of august
Berg. LeFever Co. land, Jacob Hochstetier's
heirs. and others, containing one and one
fourth IA acres more or leS-.
No. > The undivided one-half interest IN a
certain tract % hand situate ia Southampton
township, county aud STATE Aforesaid, adJoin-
ing lands OF the Somerset Iron q Coal Co
LeFevcr Co. lands. Alex Plank and Others,
containing seven % acres mon or less
No. 3 The undivided OBsehalf interest In a
certain tTict 81 land, situate as Aforesaid. sid-
joining lands 90 Jacob Snyder, Valentine
Hinklc, Alex Plank aud Others. containing
three and onc-half .;i, q acres more or less
No a. The undividcd'one-half interest IN a
certain tract OF land siiuate a. Aforesaid. D.
Joining lands OF John A. SnydeT'S heirs, A.
MtimOth's heirs. Sumersst Coal K Iron Co,
and Others, containing thirty sd acres more
or less
No > The undivided One-fpurth interest
In the mineral q a certain Tract of land. situ-
ate as Aforesaid. adjoining lands Of the SOM
eriet Coal 4 Iron Co. and other. containing
four hundrct and nfty 80 acres more or i,sS
No. d. The mineral right in a certain tract
OF land. situate as aforesaid. adjoining lands
OF ". Lancaster, Alex Plank and Others. con-
tanning one hundred and Twenty-Five u25,
acus more or less, known as the Valentine
Hnkle tract
No = Ine UNDIVIDED Oue-hHH interest IA
the mineral right in a certain tract OF hand
situate Aforesaid. adjoining lands OF Eli
Shaffer, Christian Engle. James Thomas and
Others, containing one hundred and my tldoi
acres more OF less. known as the Close tracL
No. = The undivided Oue-fOurth Interest
In the mineral right of "A certain tnlct OF hand
situate as Aforesaid. adjoining lands OF jacob
Y itt, George J. EcShart. Anthony Getz and
Others, containing eighteen Is acres mOne or
les known as the Dennis Wit tract.
No. 9. The undivided One-tenth interest in
the mineral right In certain tract OF land.
situate aS aforesaid. adjoining lands OF Jerry
Wingert. LeFever Coal Lands and Others.
containing sixty t6Oi acres morc OF less,
known as the John ID. Jones tract
All OF these lands are uuderlaic with valu-
able minertls, cual, iron ore. are clay. alunii-
mum and other minentlS, known iO abound
in paying quantities.. They are easy of access
To the marKet, only about three miles from
the Cumberland and Penua Railroad, with
an old road partly built. about miles from
the b. & o. kiilruad, and only miles from
the Mount Savage Fire Brick WORKS. Of the
Union Mining co.
ICnWS cash ON day OF sale.
Any information desired can be had by
writing the administrator, Somerset. Pa