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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-16

The wedding of Joseph ii. Bowman,
the Stoyestown merchant, to Miss Nan
ME Brubaker, of the same place, was one
of the prettiest events ever celebrated
in that ancient town. The ceremony
took place at S o'clock Wednesday even
ing. in the Lutheran Church, and was
performed by Rev Hiram King. of SOM
erset- The attendants were Milton
Taylor and Miss Eta Brubaker, and the
ushers Messrs. Noah +. Barnett, T. B.
Schlag, G. b. Brubaker, and ID. l.. Say
lor. Over three hundred people were in
attendance at the church. A reception,
which was attended by 100 invite: guests,
followed at the home of the brides par
ents-Mr. and Mrs. William Brubaker.
Owing to the fact that the bride has only
recently recovered from severe illness
the customary wedding trip was defer.
red
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-16

NhIdren's Day was celebrated in the
shanksville Lutheran Church. on Sab
"aih evening. The house was crowded
WIN spectators who thoroughly enjoyed
TIE well prepared program. specially
attractive feature of the exercises was the
music rendered under the direction OF
MI Jacob Walker. A generous collect
ION was lifted for the benefit of the Luth-
eran Orphans Home.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-16

There is landlord down at Confluence
Who has been mighty hunter in his day.
Ia recent conversation with a promi-
hiiit Somerset attorney, he pointed to a
large OAK tree and declared with proper
S'.ehinity' that during the past forty two
years he had shot not less than barrels
"i grey squirrels from its branches.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-16

violent hail and wind storm passed
i've miles north of town between 4 and 5
O'Clock Sunday afternoon, uprooting
orchards and scattering fences in all di-
recilons. At Daniel Baer's not less than
10 large apple trees were torn from the
groand. The roads were blockaded at a
number Of points by fallen trees.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-16
A UDIToR's NOTICE
.,xECUToRs, NOTICE.

ESI.tte OF Peter Weimer, late OF Allegheny
township. Somerset county, Pa, decd
Letters teSiamentary on the above estate
having been issued by the proper authority 10
the undersigned as executors OF the above Is
tate notice Is hereby given 10 all parties IN
debted To said estate TO make immediate pay
Inent and all parties having claims against
said estate will present them duly authenti-
Gated for settlement at the late residence OF
- III deceased on saturday. 18th June, 1897.
HENRY WIENER,
JOHN NJ. WIENER,
Ilth May, ~. Exeeuton-
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-16

Confluence is preparing for monster
celebration on Saturday, July 81 The
services OF the Salisbury Cornet Band
have been engaged. Among the attrac-
tio,is viii be a fancy dress parade by a
local order of funpronounceable name.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-16

Two COWS and a horse, the property of
Henry Risheberger, of Addison town
ship, were killed by lightning Sunday af-
terno0n. The animals were grazing in Il
field near a barb wire fence, when the
electric current struck the fence.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-16

The newly organized base ball club
have leased a lot in the west ward, which
they have scraped and rolled until it is
in perfect condition for the national
game. A battery has been engaged for
the season and is expected to arrive here
this week, meanwhile the other mem
beas of the club will practice daily. Mr..
J. B. Winters will manage the team and
he expects to announce several games
next week. The club is composed
throughout of excellent material aud will
make desperate effort to appropriate
the laurels at present worn by Berlin.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-16
A DMINIsrRATRIx.s NOTICE.

Estate Of John A kaylor, late of Jennertown
borough, Somerset county. Pa, deed.
Letters Of administration on the above e.
tate having been granted to the undersigned
by the proper authority, notice Is hereby s.v-
en 10 ali persons indebted to said estate 10
make immediate payment, and those having
claims against the same to present them duiy
authenticated for settlement ON Thursday
July l, lsy7, at the late residence OF the DECD
in said borough.
MARY T. KAYLOR.
Freo- W BieSeeker, administrator.
Attorney
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-16
10 INVESTORS.

The Board Ol school Directors Of Somerset
borough have ordered that slIsu0 Of bonds be
issued 10 pay for he construction OF the new
Public school Building. aid for the heating
and plumbing OF the same. said bonds To be
= OF $50 each, and one OF tsso. To issue
lst July, lS57, payable one bond annually
thereafter or sooner ~ option of the board,
at four per cent. interest, payable annually.
Notice il hereby given that bids for pur-
chase of all or part Of said bonds viii be n
ceiVed by the secretary at any time before
noon ofStturisy June 70, lsy7-
JONAS NJ. COOK Nj. j. PRITr~,
President. Secretary.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-16

Mr.. Marcellus HOlbrook and daughter,
orSpringfeld, Of No, spent last week at
the home Of Judge NyfJ. Baer, stopping
here after tour of the eastern and south
ern cities. Mr.. Holbrook is a native of
Somerset county.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-16

The artist in Shepherd K Kuykendall's
window is attracting great deal of pub
lie attention, and at different times dur
ing the day and evening traffic on the
street is blocked by the crowds. The ar
iist is genius.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-16

There viii he services in the Presby-
,erian Church. on Sunday, June -. The
,,a,for viii preach at the usual hours
luoruing and evening.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-16
ExECUTRIX's NOTICE.

Estate of Solomon Judy, late of Jennertown
borough, Somerset county. Pa, decd.
Letters testamentary on the abeve estate
having been granted TO the undersigned by
the proper authority. notice Is hereby given
to all persons indebted To said estate TO make
immediate payment, and those having claims
against the same TO present them duly au-
thenticated for settlement on Monday, the
5th day of July, 1897, at the late residence
OF deed, In said borough.
REBECCA JUDY,
Fred. w. Biesecker, Executrix.
Attorney.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-16

Mrs. Peer Baush aud family of Beaver
CIV. Nea are guests at the IA '.ne of the
f,rner's parents Mr.. and Mrs. Oliver
Knepper.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-16
A DMiNIsTRATORs' NOTICE.

Estate OF John Nanges, late Of Shade
township, dee'd-
Letters OF administration on the above e.
tate having been granted TO the undersigned
by the proper authority, notice il hereby Civ
en- to all personS indebted 10 said estate to
make immediate payment, and those having
eiaiIns against the same To present them for
settlement duly authenticated. on saturday,
July 10. ISL. at the late residence of said
deccdent ;R shade township.
j. l. MANGES
Administrator
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-16

Letters addressed to the following
named persons remain at the post office
uucalled for: BoOse, Frank r.; Koch,
Hcmcr; Kister, Wm. L; Porter & Porter;
Stevenson. Geo.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-16

Mr.. ana Mrs. Edward Street, of Brook
Iyr. y. Y, arrived in town Friday, and
are Stopping al the home of the latter's
iu .her-Mrs Eliza Musselfnan.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-16

The annual reunion of the Junior Or
der United American Mechanics viii he
held in the grove close to Friedens sta
ton, ON Saturday. July 3lst. Arrange
ments are being made by Friedens Or
der, No. 63I, for the entertainment of the
large crowd that is expected to be pres
ent, and everything will be done on an
elaborate scale. Hon. J. ID. Hicks has
signified his intention of being present
aud will be the principal orator of the
day. Arrangements will be made for
excursion rates from all points in the
county. Friedens has long enjoyed
the reputation of entertaining large
crowds and the Juniors promise to eclipse
all former efforts in this direction on this
occasion. An invitation is extended TO
the general public to be present.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-16
W. II. sANNER, CsEAL.)
II. ID. MOORE, lsEAL.l
J. +. -NAUGLE, (sEAL.l

(NOTE-The committeeman for New Cen
trevilIe borough was also Vice President OF the
meeting OF the Return Judges and was unable
10 get home the same day, so was paid for
Turkeyfoot. In Jenner township the count
was not completed until Monday morning
and the clerks were paid for days The
clerks were also paid 81 each ini several OF
the other townships where the vote was unu-
sually large and the count was l:ot completed
TIL some Time Sunday morning
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-16

Miss Mary Kooser, who spent the win
Ter IN New York pursuing her rtstudies
,o.yrned home on Saturday.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-16

Pls.m lster John Stein, of lockwood,
has been drawn to serve as a juror at the
next term Of the United States District
Court. which meets at Erie, in October.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-16
AUDITORS NOTICE.

In re estate OF PeterD Miller, lsrse Of Green
Vile township. deed.
The undersigned, duly appointed by the Or
phanS Court OF Somerset county, Pa. audi
tor, to distribute the funds in the hands OF the
executor 10 and among those legally enti-
tied thereto, hereby gives notice that he will
attend 70 the duties OF his appointment ON
Wednesday, July IA, lsy7, at one O'Clock D.
m, at his Office In Somerset borough, when
and where all parties Interested may attend
GEO r. ScULL,
Auditor.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-16

Nlrs. James Snyder, of Minneapolis,
MINI. is a guest at the home of her par
o,,s-NIr. and Mrs. George Cunningham.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-16

The members Of Somerset Council
P,ral Arcanum will give their annual
l.arapet on Wednesday evening, June
.iui.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-16

ihe hundreds of friends of Presiding
i-i1er Theodore Bach, of the United
i-'Angeiical Church. will be sorry to
earn that he is confined to his home in
'ishuinan' suffering from the effects of
a stroke Of paralysis, sustained one day
,'s' week His condition is reported as
''ng ei an alarming character. Elder
i.',n Is about 80 years of age and is one
me aDiest and most popular ministers
VI TIE Evangelical denomination
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-16

' The matter with SOmerset's get
up a demonstration for Saturday.
, ''rd' A county bicycle meet has
- -" suggested, aud as there is not less
a1 ,,''i Oo ~heelmen in the county a gath
ing oi The kind would attract a large
o"u Local business men should take
'''s matter in charge and arrange a
- - oi races for the afternoon. with
t-oeie -''--oie prizes. and for lantern parade
~heelmen in the evening. The time
'-''' and viii require prompt action.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-16

The circus, Monday, attracted only a
small crowd of Out-Of town people. The
,,.-f,rmance was very creditable.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-16

Misses Grace Picking and Marion
Wright have returned from two weeks
,.i.ir with Chicago relatives.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-16
Try Grain-o! Try Grain-o.

Ask your Grocer to-day TO show you a
package Of GRAIN-O, the new food drink
that takes the place of coffee. The chill
dren may drink it 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 il without distress. the price of
coffee. l5c and 25 cts per package. Sold
y all grocers.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-16

Atthe beginning of the fiscal year,
Jlly Ist. the salary of the Somerset
Postmaster will be increased from sl,GoO
L. =. 30 year.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-16

me Second Annual Convention ofSun-
lAs schools Of the County will meet a,
To'inlence, J. on June PAS. Mrs. ]. w.
movers who was present last year. will
present {. j. Gephart and Rev. II.
- hoop two of the best known Sunday
SCHOOL workers in the State will also be
I All Sunday Schools are request
~ - send delegates. The people of Con.
,'-e'ee VIII provide for their entertain
h.ent. '.''''
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-16

Now that cattle and hogs are no longer
permitted 10 roam at random about the
streets of this village can't the citizens
unite in a petition to the County Commits
sioners calling upon them 10 remove the
aniiqnated and unsightly iron fence en-
closing the court house grounds and
throw them open to the public. The ex-
penditure of n very small sum of money
woald convert the court house plot OF
ground into magnificent little park,
where the public and strangers could
seek rest and recreation under the shade
of luxurious trees already growing there.
In its present condition the court house
square bears the appearance of poorly
kept pasture field, and presents an un-
favorable comparison with adjoining p:i-
vate properties.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-16

D- Harry :. Newlin, OF Mckeesport
- been spending several days with
S,uerset friends
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-16

Misses Hattie and Nellie Raoads, of
IglL. are visiting at the home of their sis
Mrs. Simon Hensel-in Johnstown.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-16

Mis- Eve II. Bristow has accepted a
position as teacher in one of the Johns
t,wn city schools.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-16

NJ Iobn Beerits has returned from
,...,,-s,,urg College for the summer
vac.ii N.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-16

A. George b. White. of Baston. Mass,
-. SUNDAY visitor at Sheriff Hartzelfs-
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-16

NJ John W. Gore, of Denver, Col, is
a guest at the home of her cousin-Edit'r
y n. Linton.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-16
SATURDAY, JUNE 10, 1897,
All O'Clock p M.


the following described valuable real estate
and mineral lands, viz:
No !. A certain lot OF ground situate IN
Nciiersburg borough. Somerset county, state
Of Pennsy ivania, adjoining lands Of august
Berg, LeFever Co. land, Jacob iiOclSteticr's
heirs. and Others, containing one ana one
fourth - acres more or less.
No. ?. The undivided one-haif Interest in a
certain tract OF Land situate in Southampton
township, county and state aforesaid, adjo.u-
ing lands OF the Somerset Iron & Coal 90.
LeFcyef Co. lands. Alex Plank and others,
containing seven O. acres more or less.
No. 3. The undivided one-half interest in a
certain tract Of land, iluate as aforesaid. at
joining lands OF Jacob snyder Valentine
Hinkle, Alex Plank and Others. containing
three and one-haif 80 acres more or less.
No. 4. The undivided.one-hssIf Interest in "A
certain tract of land situate as Aforesaid, d.
joining lands Of John 4. Snyder's heirs A.
MiimOth's heirs, SOmerstf I Coal & Iron Co
and others, containing thirty 1907 acres more
or less
No. ). The undivided ore-fourfh inter,-t
In the mineral OF q certain tract Of land stu
ATE as aforesaid, adjoining lands Of the SOM
eriet Coal < Iron Co. and Otners containing
four hundred and fifty 80 acres more or r. :
No. g. The mineral right IN a certain tract
OF land, situate as aforesaid, adjoining LANDS
Of W. Lancaster, Alex Plank and others, con-
tanning one hundred and twenty-five Qz5l
acres more or less, known the Valentine
Hinkle Tract
the mineral right In "a certain tract OF hand
situate as Aforesaid, adjoining lands Of Iii
Sllaner, Christian Engle. James Thomas and
Others, containing one hundred and my Q5gi
acres more or less, known a. the Close tract
No 5 The undivided one-fOurth interest
in the mineral right OF certain tract OF land
situate as Aforesaid. adjoining lands OF Jacob
Y lit, George j. Eckhart, Anthony Getz and
others, containing eighteen Isl acres more or
les- known as the Dennis Witt tract.
No. 9. The undivided One-tenth interest in
the mineral right IN a certain tract OF land
situate as Aforesaid. adjoining lands OF Jerry
Wingert. LeFever Coal Lands and others
containing sixty teo) acres more or less,
known as the John d. Jones tract
All Of these lands are underiaid with valu-
able minerals, coal, iron ore, IRE clay. alumni
mum and other minerals, known 10 abound
in paying quantities. They are easy OF access
To the market, only about three miles from
the Cumberland and Penn'is Railroad, with
an old road partly built, about miles from
the 4. x o. Railroad, and only 3 miles from
the Mount Savage Fire Brick Works, Of the
Union Mining Co.
tLnWO cash on day OF sale
ANY information desired can be had bv
writing the administrator, Somerset, Pa
J. L. PUGH,
Administrator OF John r. Brinham, deed.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-16

MIR. Joseph r. Patton OF PIusburg, Is
visiting at the home of her parents-Mr.
and Nirs. John H. Uhl.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-16

Mr. Frank d. Black, of Meyersdale, is
.';,in,at the home of her father-J. B.
Snyder.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-16

A. J. NJ. Berkey and family, OF
,,-.,.,,u-n. are visiting with Berlin rela-
tf,-aS
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-16

r-,yire Henry Ranch is reported as
,....ilv ill At his home in Jennertown.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-16
CHAS. Y. FISHER
Jos. Horne & Co.
AAAAAEAA

Offer for the exclusive benefit of their
Mail Order Customers, the following
unusual values:
All Wool Dress Goods in fancy
checks and mixtures, 40 to 80 inches
wide, soc and 65c grades, 25c a yard.
Imported Dress Fabrics. in the latest
and most stylish patterns and in most
ly 80 inch widths, regular dollar and
dollar and quarter goods, at 45c 4
yard.
Fine White Dotted and Lappot
Swisses, 40c and soc qualities, for 35c
and 3sc yard.
Daintiest Dimities, i'm a number of
new patterns, never sold before for less
than l2lc yard, for s cents yard.
Very choice FouIard and printed
Crepe Silks, regular 75c and 81 90 a
yard kind, for soc yard.
Special reservations have been made
from these stocks for mail orders. Send
for samples early. The goods are just
rs they are advertised. In fifty years
We have never misstated value, nor
sold an inch of trash. Please mention
in what paper you saw this.
81 5-527 PENN AVE,
PITTSBURG.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-16
A UDIToR's NOTICE.

In re estate Of samuel r Critchneld. decd.
The undersigned auditor appointed by the
proper authority TO distribute the funds
IN the hands OF the administratrix To
and among those legally entitled there
to. hereby gives notice that ne viii sit In
his Office In the borough OF Somerset
for the purpose OF attending tO the duties
OF his appointments ON Wednesday, July !, ",
when and where all parties interested may
attend
c. W. WALKER.
Auditor.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-16
Somerset Iron Works.
Somerset, Pa.
A ssIGNEE's NOTICE..

In the matter of the signed estate OF s. -
Potts, of Shade twp. Somerset Co, Pa
Notice is hereby given that :. :. Potts has
executed a deed OF vol nntary assignment a
all his estate, real. personal and mixed. 20
the undersigned for the benefit of the eredhf-
ors of said ;. ). Potts All persons indeOts,t
to said ;. :. Potts will make Immediate ps<-
ment and those having claims or demands
will present the same At the residcuce OF the
assignee for settlement and allowance
j. &. LAMBERT.
Colborn & Colborn Assignee,
ATTORNEYS for Assignee Daly p. u
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-16
A DMINIsTRATOR's NOTICE.

Estate Of William b. Benner. late OF SOmer-
set borough, deed.
Letters OF administration on the above estate
having been granted 10 the undersigned bV
The proper authority, notice il hereby given 10
all persons indebted 10 said estate 10 make
Immediate payment, and those having claims
against the same 10 present them duly au-
thenticstted for settlement, at the office OF
Coffroth q Ruppel, In Somerset borough. ON
Friday, June Is, 1877.
MAMIE B. BENNER.
W. MEGAHAN.
Administrators.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-16

The JohnstOwn Democrat in its issue of
! Monday intimates that the Roddy boys
will make another effort to establish
their innocence before sentence of death
is imposed by the court. The Democrat
says that counsel for the prisoners will
take dispositions, which they will lay be-
fore the Court when the proper time ar
rives, which will go to show that the al
legged signature of J. NJ. Williams, signed
to a receipt offered in evidence for the
purpose of corroborating the testimony of
Mrs. Ella 0verdorf, a witness for the de-
Tense, is genuine. and that Williams will
be produced in Court should another
trial be granted the defendants. Mrs.
Overdorf. it will be remembered. testified
that she had seen the Roddy boys on the
afternoon of June End, aud again the
same evening at the home Of their sister.
in Morrellville. Expert witnesses for the
Commonwealth testified that in tn cir
opinion the name of the witness written
on the hotel register of the Meyers House
and the signature alleged 10 be Williams
were written by the same person.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-16

A. Rese,a=, Kieruaa. Of Piitsbarg, is
-, with somerset relatives.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-16
A DMINIsTRATRIx's NOTICE.

Estate Of Alexander KOrns. late of Jenner
township. Somerset county, Pa. deed.
Letters Of administration on the above e.
tate having been granted to the undersigned
! oy the proper authority, notice is hereby Civ
en- To ali persons indebted 10 said estate In
MAKE Immediate payment, and thOSe having
claims against the same 10 present. them duly
authenticated Tor settienle g, on Friday
July > lsS57, AT the residence OF the tle,,eass,i
in said township.
BELINDA kORNS.
n, Administrative, c. Z. a.
+. W. Biesecker.
Attorney.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-16
A UDIToR's NOTICE.
L. W. WALK Err.
Auditor

Estate of Henry Lands, deed.
The undersigned duly appointed auditor 90
make "A distribution OF the fund in the hands
OF Daniel i. Brcbaker. surviving executor OF
Henry Lands, decd, tO and among those le-
gaIly entitled thereto, hereby gives notice that
he will attend to the duties OF his appoint
ment al his Office. ON Thursday, June u, lsg7.
when and where all parties interested HSsy
II. L BAEE
A6titor'