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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-09-01
Worth Remembering.
This Information viii Save Many q
Dollar and Heap of Trouble.

When gathering tickets on IA train. u
good-naturei conductor noticed passen-
ser fumbling and fussIng in every pocket
for his ticket, which h. apparently held
unconsciously between his teeth. En-
joyiDg the embarrassment Of the traveller
along with some fellow passengers In the
adjacent seats, h. finally. much TO the
astonishment of the gentleman. reached
forth his hand. took the ticket. looked at
IL. punched il, smiled. then proceeded
down the aisle to the next ear. When
he closed the door n passenger. who had
enjoyed the situation. said 70 the late
holder of the ticket, "a pretty fair sam
pie of absent -niindedness. ehF Don
you fool yourself" was the reply; "the
ticket was Two weeks old, and was suck
ing the date off it, Now this aneciOte
has nothing earthly 10 do with Conductor
George Mckinley. of 353 Washington
street. New Castle, Pa, but il serves To
Introduce him to the reader. and makes
him in measure acquainted with good.
reliable authority ON the question he dis
cusses below. Mr.. Mckinley says: The
jolting and jarring of train in travelling
a thousand miles each week caased my
kidneys to make themselves manifest.
had severe pains in my back. which
nearly all other railroad men suffer from,
for when standing in moving train there
Is IA constant strain on the muscles of the
back. | heard such high recommenda-
tons of DOan's Kidney Pills that
bought box, and used them as directed.
The kidneys soon ceased grumbiing, and
my backache disappeared. ! have taken
pleasure in recommending Deans Kid
ney Pills TO others who | know were suf
fering from kidney troubles"
Doan's Kidney Pills. for sale by all
dealers. Price 80 cents. Mailed by
FOster-Milburn Co, Buffalo. y. y, sole
agents for the U. s. Remember the name
-DOan's-and take no substitute.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-09-01
Baker Heirs Make a Start.

Decisive steps were taken at the meet
ing of the Executive Committee of the
Baker Heirs Association at Braddock
last week.
There are now about twenty assOcia-
tions of these heirs, scattered throughout
Western Pennsylvania, Western New
York, and Eastern Ohio, all claiming di-
rect descendance from Peter Baker, the
wealthy Philadelphian, who is supposed
to have left an estate on ninety-nine-
year lease, now reputed to be worth $50. =
100000, including the rent from the prop
erty.
1t was found at the meeting that enough
money can be raised to prosecute this
case, and a sub committee was appointed
To get figures and engage an attorney.
Irwin NJ. Hoover, of Hooversville was
named as a member OF this committee.
The sum of 500 was fixed as the limit to
be paid for an investigation. One firm
of attorneys, who want a fee of $50,
promise that if, after an investigation,
they discovered that the estate was what
the heirs claim, and that it could be re-
covered they would take the case on a
contingent fee of thirtythree per cent e.,
spending their own money to fight it
through the courts if necessary.
Only those who contribute to pay the
expenses of the investigation will have
their claim fought by the Associations
attorney. All who do not will have to
start individual cases tn establish their
right TO any Of the money.
The Committee of the Baker Heirs
Association which has the authority of
hiring attorneys to push the matter, on
Wednesday engaged F. X. Stoner and X.
NJ. Ewing. two Pittsburg lawyers, who
will go to Philadelphia and make an in
vestigation at once.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-09-01
Wonderful Results in Eye Surgery.

The unexcelled success of DIR. Sadler
in eye surgery continues. Mr.. Samuel
NJ. Long, so widely known about Cor
nellsville, Pa, who had been blind from
cataract for some time, has been restored
to sight by the Doctor without an hours
pain. Mrs. VIM. Steiner, of Reedurban,
o., also blind, was restored without
pain and went to her work in two weeks.
Mr.. Enoch Thomas, of Atlanta, Ind.
also blind from cataract, restored with
as little discomfort, and is at work in the
rolling mill again. Mr.. A. NJ. Cunning
ham, of Ottowa, Kansas, blind in the
same way, lost one of his eyes i'm an un-
skillful operation in the west. In four
weeks from the time he gave the other
eye in DIR. Sadler's charge, he was back
travelling the prairies of Kansas at his
business. Mr.. Geo. Stitt, Leechburg,
Pa, now at Atlanta, Ind, had one of his
eyes gouged out of his head by bar of
iron, leaving it permanently turned far
outward. Dr. Sadler, (S0f Penn Avenue,
Pittsburgh replaced it in normal posi-
ton.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-09-01
Counterfeit Mileage Tickets. B. Or. R.

Recently there appeared in Pittsburg, a
man giving the name of X. G. Lucas, ac-
companied by a woman calling herself
May Anderson, who attempted to dispose
of counterfeit b. x o. Mileage Books.
They did succeed in selling some to the
brokers, and then departed for Cleveland,
where they registered at the American
House as X. G. Lucas and wife.
In their efforts to dispose of the spuri-
Gus tickets, they aroused suspicious,
which were at once communicated to the
B. ~ o. Agent. who Immediately took
such action ~ led to the arrest and con-
viction of the woman. who was found
guilty of selling counterfeit tickets, and
sentenced to six months in the work
house, and to pay a fine of 500 and costs.
The man succeeded in making his es-
cape, but as he Is known TO the railroad
people and the police, his arrest is only a
question of time.
The b. & o. officials have taken every
precaufion 10 prevent the sale or use of
these spurious tickets, and have express
ed determination TO prosecute To the
fullest extent of the law anyone caught
attempting to use counterfeit mileage or
other bogus forms of transportation, and
will be especially vigorous against brok-
ers found offering them for sale.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-09-01

At regular August adjourned court
held last Wednesday, the application of
Simon p. Sweitzer, of Somerset borough,
for a distillers' license, was refused, the
court evidently being of opinion that the
thirst of the people Of this community
can be satisfied at three well-regulated
licensed hotels. Wednesday of first week
of February court was fixed upon as the
proper time for hearing applications for
wholesale, distillers' and retail dealers
licenses in the future, in order that all
business of this character may be trans
acted at one session. BY agreement OF
the Court and members of the bar the
second week of September court for the
trial of civil cases was oontiTuel until
Monday, December 9th; the criminal list
will be taken up on the week following.
September criminal list will be disposed
of during the week beginning on the
26;h.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-09-01
What Do the Children Drink

Don't give them tea or coffee. Have you
tried the new food drink called Grain O?
II is delicious and nourishi2g and takes
the place of coffee. The more Grain-O
you give the children the more health
you distribute through their systems.
Grain-O is made of pure grains, and when
properly prepared tastes like the choice
grades of coffee but costs about ias much.
All grocers sell il. 15c and 25c.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-09-01
Threatened to Call out the State Militia.

Threatened to Call out the State Militia.
There was much excitement on the
public square Friday morning when the
borough authorities attempted 10 inter
cept workmen engaged at laying a pave
ment and making other improvements in
front of Hotel Nannear IL seems that
Mr.. c. 5. Vannear had constructed plat
form eight feet in length in front of his
property in addition to putting down
ten foot side walk. Hitherto property
owners have been conceded the privi-
lege To utilize from three TO six feet of the
space reserved for side walks, and when
Mr.. Vannear took eight feet, very vigor-
Gus kicking was indulged in. The result
was that the Street Commissioner tender
ed his resignation rather than enforce the
views of certain members of the town
council, who directed him to tear up the
work executed by the hotel man. Al
though Mr.. Nannear can not be justified
for disregarding the orders of the munich
pal authorities, at the same time he is en-
titled to the thanks Of the people of Som
erset for making badly needed and sub
tantial improvement.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-09-01
Friday, Sept. "a, 1897,
AT , O'CLOCK

said real estate i described aS follows:
No. !. A certain twOstOry brick dwelling
house and lot OF ground situate IN the bOr-
Ough Of Somerset. some county, Pa.
fronting ON Main street 66 feet aud running
back of equal width 1fl feet Ia Union street.
adjoining lots uf &. A. kimmcl On the east
and L. Va. Hicks estate on the west being lot
No. - ON tine general plan OF the town Of som
erSet. and the homestead Of John Hicks and
sarah Hicks. deed. with good frame Office
and out buildings thereon erected This j. "A
good home, well located on Main street and the
httuSe and lot will be sold aS a " hole or ilI
parts to suit purchasers
No. , \ certain lot Of ground situate as
aforesaid, fronting 65 feet GA Union street and
running back Of equal width 36i feet Ia North
street, being lot No. ~ on the general plan OF
said borough. adjoining lots OF John kantner
ON the east and an alley ON the west
No. B A certain square of ground situate
aforesaid. containing four lots. Nos. l4i.
borough. adjoining North street on the south,
alley and land OF tieo. W. BcnfOri'S estate On
the east, CathaIine street ON the north and
RoSina street ON the west. containing one
acre more or less. This square will be sold as
a whole.
No. l. A certain tract OF land situate in
Somerset township. county and state afore-
said. situate ON the south side OF the SOIner-
st pike. adjoining lands OF Edward Hoover
George Hileman estate and Csttharine Long,
containing ten acres more or less This tract
Is situate about one mile west OF the borough
of Somerset
No. The undivided One-half interest in
an unSeated tract of land situate in Jefferson
township, county and state Aforesaid, con
tanning two hundred and thirty-four acres
more or leSs. warranted i'm the name of rhoan-
a. Dent This tract Is well umbered- These
lands are all valuable. number OF good
building lots, and viii be sold at private sale
II not sold at public sale at the time advertis-
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-09-01

C. b. Moore, the New Lexington mer-
chant, was one of detachment of $50 q.
A. r. comrades who went from Buffalo
TO Toronto last Thursday, and headed by
band of music from st. Louis, proceed
ed to march through the principal street
of the city. 1t appears that it is a viola
ton of Canadian law 10 carry foreign
flag i'm the Dominion without the Union
Jack, and as a result the procession was
stopped by an officer. They bought
Union Jack, but none of them would car
~ it. They finally hired a small boy to do
tina, duty and the procession moved ON.
Before the flag was displayed not a few
boots and jeers greeted the veterans.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-09-01

4 large two-story frame building at
Garrett, occupied as Il store-rOom and
lwelling by Messrs. Christner & Lape,
W - totally destroyed 10y fire at an early
hour Wednesday morning. Sheriff
Hartzell had levied Oh the stock Of goods
in the store and had advertised them for
sale "Wednesday afternoon. Sufficient
goods 10 realize Si1J were saved. The
stock was insured for $500. The owner
of the building was WIN. Hoover, of
q. rre.t. 1t is not known whether he car
ried any fire insurance.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-09-01

The Fifth Pennsylvania Heavy Artil-
lery Association will hold reunion in
Veteran Legion Hall. Sixth Avenue,
Pttsburg, Pa, on Wednesday, Septem-
Der -, 1897. A number of the sur
vivors Of Co. X, of this regiment who re-
side in Somerset county, have already
announced their intention of being pres
eut
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-09-01

The many friends of Jacob Pile will be
sorry to learn of an accident that befell
him few days ago while at work in the
Cunningham planning mill, of which he
is the foreman. One of his hands was
caught in the machine he was operating
and before ne could release it two of the
fingers were cnt of.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-09-01

BUCKNELL COLLEGE, John How
ard Harris, President; College, with four
courses of study leading to degrees;
Academy, preparatory school; Ladies'
Institute, refined boarding school; Mu-
sic School for both sexes; and Art Studio.
For catalogue, address the Registrar.
VIM. c. Gretzinger, Lewisburg. Pa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-09-01

Rev. Henry y. Cameron and wife re-
turned home Saturday after spending a
fortnight with Ohio friends. They were
accompanied to Somerset by the formers
brother, DIR. Cameron. of Pittsburg. Mrs.
Cameron, Mr.. and NIrs. Mitchell, and
Miss Cameron, of Pittsburg. The entire
party are stopping at the Hotel Yannear-
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-09-01

Mrs. Charles Brown, of Baltimore, Nd,
Mrs. William Hoy, Of Sang Run, Md,
and Mrs. Annie Boardman, of Trumans-
burg. y. V, are visiting at the home of
their sister, Mrs. ]. NJ. Cook. All of the
ladies mentioned are daughters of Prof
and Mrs. J. J. Stutzman.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-09-01

r. NJ. Linton, c. F. Uhl, Jr., 4. l.. G..
Hay and Joseph Levy left Sunday night
for Reading, Pa, for the purpose of at
tending the Democratic State Conven-
ton. They were all forninst Harrity.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-09-01
The "FakirS"
Turned Down.
Their Silly Pretensions to Right to
sit in the State Convention
Laughed at by the Site
Committee.
CHAIRMAN BERKLEY'S INTERPRETATION
OF THE PARTY RULES FULLY SuS-
TANNED BY the HIGHEST PO-
LITlcAL AUTHORITY IN
THE STATE

Messrs. Miller. Mostoiier and Cover. the reg
uiarIy Elected Delegates. are Admitted to
the Convention. Accorded Positions VI
Honor In the Organization and Cast their
Votes for the Winning Candidates.--f1r.
kooser Given the "iey Stare and "Mar-
bic Heart" by State Chairman Eikin--
What VIII tie Now DO With his Fake
County Organization
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-09-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Abner Mckinley return
ed Saturday from Lake Champlain where
they had been for ten days with the form
er's distinguished brother.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-09-01

Mr.. Jesse Oldham and Miss Elda +.
Bence, both ofOgle township, were united
in marriage at the residence Of the officia-
ting Justice of the Peace, Noah Casebeer,
in Somerset, on Wednesday. August
9th
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-09-01

Mr.. H. s. Rhoads, who was recently re-
elected teacher in the borough public
schools. has resigned and LEFT last eve
ming for Gettysburg, Pa, where he will
enter the Pennsylvania College and con-
tinue his education. His action will be
commended by his many friends.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-09-01
Notice.

am agent for the Palace Steam Laun-
dry. Johnstown. My laundry boy Jimmie
Hartzell, will call for laundry on Monday
and Tuesday of each week.
j. NJ. BLACK.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-09-01

Miss Mabel X. Bristow. of the South
Western State Normal, California, Pa,
will return and teach her speciality.
THE Prang System of Drawing" while
completing her course of stury.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-09-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph +. Herr and
daughter, of oil City, are guests at the
home of the formers brothers and sisters
on Main Street.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-09-01

A storekeeper in Bath, Me-. says that
rats never gnaw hemlock. lie keeps all
his grain in hemlock chests.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-09-01

Mr.. Harry Anderson, of Ursina, SOM
erset County, left here yesterday after
noon for home. He had been employed
at the Capital Hotel during the absence
of Mr.. w. G. Gibson. Mr.. Anderson
will teach school in Morrellville during
the coming term.-Johnstown Tribune
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-09-01

The Somerset Maroons " defeated the
Berlin base ball team on the grounds of
the latter, yesterday, by score of to D.
out of six games played with the Berlin
club this season the " Maroons" have
won five.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-09-01

Mrs. Thomas Barnett. recently returned
from Montana, is visiting al the home of
her parents, Capt. and Mrs. w. NJ.
Schrock.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-09-01

Mrs. John Hoffman and daughter, Mrs.
Carrie Ennis and the latter's two child
rem. arrived in town Monday evening
and will spend several weeks with rela-
tives.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-09-01

Miss Eva IL. Bristow LEFT last week to
fill her position in the Johnstown city
schools, the term having commenced on
Monday.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-09-01

The ''fake" delegates to the Republican
State Convention met with the same fate
as did Louie" Pifer at the ecircus-"They
didn't got in"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-09-01

Mr.. Thomas Gregg, of Pittsburg, is
spending his vacation with his friend
Frank J. Meyers in this place. Mr..
Gregg is engaged in the banking busi-
ness.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-09-01

An original pension has been granted
Josiah Lohr, of StoyestOwn.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-09-01
TernS
OHIO SAWED STONE

have decided 10 handle the Ohio Sawed
Paving Stone this season. All persons wish
Ing a nice, good pavement should let their Or
ftiers now. Orders can be left at W. F.. Sha
err Marble Works.
JEREMIAH RHOAOS,
Somerset pa
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-09-01

Messrs. c. W. Burnett, Milton Lambert
and James Lambert, Of Lambertsville,
are making bicycle tour of the eastern
cities
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-09-01

William Burnett, after a years absence
in California. has returned 10 his home in
Stonycreek township.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-09-01

tanned large party at progressive euchre
Friday night AT the Hotel Nannear.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-09-01

The three-year-old child Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Charley Ringler. Of near town, fell
from fence last Friday afternoon and
sustained broken arm. The fracture,
bad one, was at the elbow. II was re-
duced by DIR. p. Z. Shaffer.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-09-01
Wanfed.

a farm of 80 TO 80 acres within or )
miles of Somerset near good road to
Somerset. Address giving full descrip-
ton.
III. q. HORNBERGER,
HazelwcOd,
Pittsburg, Pa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-09-01

Ross X. Snyder and wife, of Barton,
Md, are guests at the home OF the form
er's brother, J. u. Snyder.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-09-01

Levi Long. aged IS years. of near Fried
ems, is seriously i'll.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-09-01
County Treasurer's Per centage FIXED by
the Conrf

County Treasurer's Per centage Fixed by
the Court.
The power of fixing the per centage 10
he retained by the Treasurer of Somerset
county on public moneys passing through
his hands as compensation for his services
is vested in the several members of the
boards of Commissioners and Auditors,
by Act of Assembly, and under the con-
stitution must be agreed upon before the
officer is inducted into Office. For many
years prior to 1891 the per centage allow
ed the various Treasurers ranged from
two and one-half TO four per cent. but
during the term of +. T. Pugh as Treas
urer the per centage was two per cent.
One of the last official acts ofthe Commits
sioners and Auditors before retiring from
Office in the early part of January was 10
reduce the percentage of the Treasurer 10
one and one-half per cent. or the mini
mum per cent. allowed by law, and also
depiiving the Treasurer of percentage on
the State property tax. Treasurer Whit
ers, believing that the action of the an-
thorities having power to regulate his
compensation was prompted by other
than economic motives and likewise
being anxious to know what pei centage
lie was entitled to, had the matter
brought to the attention of the Court,
with the result that on Thursday the
Court handed down an opinion fixing his
compensation at two per cent, the same
as that of his immediate predecessors.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-09-01

4. J. ColboTn, of Scranton, son Of Hon.
A. J. Colborn. of this place, has been re-
elected State President of the Patriotic
Order Sons Of America. He was unop-
posed for the position at the convention
held last week in Reading.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-09-01

Rev. Dr. David j. Beale. of Philadel-
phia, is in Somerset searching for early
history of his family.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-09-01
Terns

Made known at time OF sale. Easy 20 suit
purchasers ANY information desired con-
eerning the lands, drafts and plots can DC
seen by calling on or writing tO the Trustee
J. l. PUGH,
Trustee for the sale OF the real estate OF John
Hicks and sarah Hicks, deed.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-09-01
1Wo-StOryHOuSe

ba X harm. and other out buildings good or
chad Of fruit tres; on public rostd; close "a
school house and churches; also, sugar camp
fixtures, full set, about 1890 sugar keelers
wheat bg the bushel and by the acre. HAY
and other personal goods
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-09-01

Mrs. E. C. Croyle has been appointed
postmaster at kantner.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-09-01
House,
1ermS

Ten per cent OF the purchase money to be
paid down on day Of sale. and balance when
sale Is confirmed by the Court and deed made.
LILLE Il. ROBERTS.
and Trustee Of Noah Roberts,
derd.
John II. Scott, Atty.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-09-01

Il arise in behalf of my discredited
delegates from Somerset County" said
Kooser.
Are you a member Of the State Com
mittee?" asked Elkin.
% | am not" was the reply.
"The Secretary will proceed with the
roll call" said the Chairman.
''Am to understand that / have no
voice in this meeting" plead Mr. Kooser.
"The Secretary will proceed with the
roll call" repeated Chairman ElkiD, rap
ping for order.
Mr.. Kooser has been so long accustom-
ed TO addressing political bodies of which
be is not a member, such as meetings of
Republican return judges, that he was
apparently amazed at the action of the
Republican State Chairman in declining
10 violate parliamentary rules i'm order
To permit him to deliver an hysterical
harangue on the wholesome influence Of
fake" primaries, and dropped into his
seat in dazed condition.
Residents of Harrisburg reported next
ing night the voices of a discordant
quartette was heard along the banks of
the Susqaehanna singing i'm subdued
tones, the chorus:
81 am good old kicker
An that's just what am,
hate all rules and regulations,
An defy 'em all I can,
never paid an assessment,
An d-m me II do,
I've not been reconstructed,
I'm a kicker through and through"