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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-09-22
Recent Deaths.

George W. Statler, who was born in
StoyestOwn, on October 3, 1885, died at an
early hour Monday morning at his home
in Johnstown- He Is survived by three
sons and one daughter. Deceased was a
soldier, having been a member of Co. X,
l36th Reg, Pa. Vol.
George Statler was one of a family of
ten children-three boys and seven girls
viz: Annie, widow of Abraham Beam,
of near Jenners; Mrs. Ellen S.ruthers,
of Craig, Neb.; Minnie, wife of Emil
Faust, of Lead City. S. D.; Jennie, wife
of Jacob ZOrn, of Berlin Kate, wife of
William Beachley, of Great Falls, Mont;
Hartzell, who was killed on the streets of
Gettysburg by rebel sharpshooter on
July 2. 1863; Mrs. Lille Hoffman, who
died few weeks ago at Stoyestown; Mrs.
Edith Downs, who died in Wyoming, and
Albert, who died in the West. HaItzell
Stailcr was member of the One Hun
dred and Forty Regiment. Penn
sylvania Volunteers, and few weeks
after he was killed his body was recover
cd 10y the subject Of this notice and con-
veyed overland to Stoyestown where in
terment was made.
Rev. James l.. W. Seibert, notice of
whose death on thu l3sh inst, appeared
in Last weeks HERALD, was born on May
., 1876, near Woodstock, Shenandoah
county. Va, and was, therefore, IL years,
4 months ard IL days old at the time of
L A. carly hQ anrarp1
the ministry of the Evangelical Associa-
ton and came to Somerset county in loii,
where he has resided continuously since.
He was married in lSiS To Miss Barbara
Weller, who with eight children survive.
He is also survived by five brothers and
one sister. As stated last week Mr.. Sci
bert was one of the pioneer ministers of
the Evangelical Association in this sec
tion of the country, and at various periods
during his ministry was elected to almost
every position OF prominence, except
that of Bishop. in the church. lie was
one of the class of ministers who preach
ed the gospel for the sake Of Christ and
not for the remuneration incident to his
calling, for had he been obliged to sup
port his family on the salary he resolved,
he would have been unable 10 do
50. At one time he was electei Elitor of
one of the Church papers. bat after
short period on the editorial tripod vol
unfairly retired from that position be-
cause the duties were not congenial to his
taste, he preierring TO ningle personally
among the people. In addition 70 preach
ing the gospel aud building churches in
which the people could worship, he en-
gagged in farming with marked success. so
that a number of years ago be was
able to retirs from active work and turn
his land over To the keeping of his sons.
Rev. Seibert suffered an unfortunate
accident many years ago when he was
thrown from horse. his head striking a
tree and fracturing his skull, from the re-
suits of which injury he never fully re-
covered.
Rev. Seibert was an estimable citizen
in every respect and his death will be
mourned by wiIe circle OF friends
throughout the county.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-09-22
wnsa. Worth a Dollar per BasAol.

Farmers don't fool away your wheat.
Whilst wheat is selling at Sl0O per bush
ell in Chiclg1 and $40 in Baltimore,
Phila leIphia and New York, there are
spectators now in the county who want
to buy it at 50 and 90 cents and say
they can't pay more. D5n't yOa sell ua-
der Sl.01. The foreign demand IS 50
good, and the foreign crop so poor, that
before a new crop next year there will be
a perfect scramble for American wheat.
II they dou't wan. to piy Sl.00 don't sell.
just wait; you are bound to get il. Now is
your time. FoT the last six years wheat
was so plenty, and foreign demand so
small, that you could not help your
selves and the seller had to hunt the buy
er. This year the buyer hunts the seller.
Steady; no rush; it is all wanted, and
you'll get 81 % per bushel, sure and GER
tain, during this crop year, if you but
hold it at that.
Pro BOSO PURLICO.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-09-22
Charged with Arsen.

William Richardson's, aged about %
years. was lodged in Jail Saturday even
ing TO await trial on charge of arson. If
the allegations against the prisoner can
be substantiated he is guilty of one of the
most disbolieal attempts to burn up six
human beings on record. The nature of
the evidence against Richardson has not
been made public, but the officers owl
IDENTIFY had something tangible on which
10 base his arrest. Several other parties
are suspected OF having been implicated
with Richardson in the preparation Of
the crime and warrants have been issued
for their arrest. The officers who arrested
Richardson had expected to corral all of
the parties for whom warrants have been
issued, but the others got wind of what
was coming and skipped. Richardson
was taken into custody at his home near
Fairhope. lie stoutly maintains his in
nocence.
The crime with which Richardson
stands charged is the burning of the gen.
eral store of l.. B. Dorm, at Fairhope, this
county. Dorm deals in general merchan-
disc and carries stock of between $1,000
and 5000 worth of goods. He and his
family and boarder named Brown oc-
cupy dwelling some fifty feet from the
store. About o'clock last Friday morn
ing one week ago Mrs. Dorm was aroused
by a noise at the gate in front of the
dwelling. Looking out of u window she
discovered light at the store. She at
once aroused her husband, who soon saw
that the store building was in flames.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dorm hurried to the burn
ing bnilding, but it was too late to fight
the fire, as the entire building was envel-
oped in flames. A strong stencil of kero-
sene permeated the atmosphere and it
was apparent that it had been used i'm
firing the building. While Dorm and his
wife were standing helpless watching
their store and its contents perish they
heard Brown cry out that their home was
on fire. Hastily beating a retreat 10 the
house they found that the rear porch was
in flames and burning furiOusly. The
two Dorns and Brown secured n number
of bucketfuls of water with which they
made a successful fight against the ire at
the dwelling and soon had it under con-
troll. The floor of the porch had been
saturated with kerosene, while the rear
of the building had been drenched with
the same inflamnlable fluid. on one
corner of the porch was a bundle of some |
ten bounds of cotton waste, a lot of cast |
off clothing, all of which were saturated
with kerosene, and piece of fuse which |
had been used to ignite the inflammable |
material. Brown had picked up his |
trunk, when he was apprised of the fire,
and started down the rear stairway,
when he discovered the flames on the |
back porch.
There was no question about the fire !
having been of incendiary origin, and
suspicion was at once directed towards |
Richardson and his confederates, all of
whom it is alleged had been refused fur
ther credit at the Dorm store.
Mr.. Dorn's loss is estimated at 5000; |
no insurance.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-09-22
Roads 70 be Improved.

There is more interest being taken in
Allegheny county in the work Of the
county commissioners for good roads
than in anything else at present affecting
the people, says the Pittsburg Post. The
commissioners Office is crowded daily
with delegations which presen; facts why
their particular road should be improved.
Some of the delegations have gone so far
as TO have the roads surveyed at their
own expense. the better to bring their
needs before the commissioners
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-09-22
Friday, Sept. "a, 1897,
At 2 O'CLOCK A.,

said real estate Is described as follows:
No. /. A certain two-story brick dwelling
house and lot Of ground situate in the bOr-
ough OF somerset, SJmersct county, Pa,
frOntiug ON Main street 65 feet and running
back OF equal widtn 80 feet 70 UniOa street
adjOinins fOtS al - y kimniel ON the east
aiid l.. Va. HtcSs' estate on the west being lot
No. - on the general plan of the town OF SOM
S.irsth Hicks, decd. with "A good frame Office
and cut buildings thereon erected This j. a
good home. well located on Main sireetand the
h.'Cse and lot will be sold as "a whole OF in
parts 10 SUIT purchasers
No. >. y certain lot of ground situate a.
aforesaid, fronting Is feet ON Union street and
running back OF equal width III feet to 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. 3. y certain square OF ground situate
as aforesaid, containing four lots. Nos ifi.
lid ~ and rs, on the general plan of said
borough, adjoining North street on the south.
alley and land OF OeO. ". Benford's estate on
the east, CStharine street ON the north and
Rosina street on the west. containing one
acre more or less This square viii be sold a
"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 Somer-
set pike. adjoining lands of Fdwart Hoover
George Uilenlan estate and Catharine Long,
Is situate about one mile west OF the borough
OF Somerset
No. j 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 In the name OF ThOm-
as Dent. This Tract is we'll timbered. These
lands are all valuable, "A number of good
building lots, and will be sold at private sale
IL not sold at public sale at the time advertis-
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-09-22

A visitor from the south of the county,
in the neighborhOod of Fairhope, where
the B. & o. have large force of laborers
employed at widening cuts and making
other improvements to the road bed, re-
ports that farmers living between Sand
of terror by gang of hoodlums who
have followed the workmen, and who
subsist upon what they can steal from
the farmers. Our informant also alleges
that the class referred to have set up sew
eral bars and retail liquor to the work.
men, and that rows and shooting scraps
are of almost daily occurrence.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-09-22

The directors Of the Somerset Hotel
Company held meeting at the Airing
ton hotel in Pittsburg. on Monday even-
ing. and yesterdays Post" announces
that contract has been let for the cree
ton Of the building and that work on the
structure will begin at once. as it IS the
intention OF the company 10 have the ho-
tel under roof before the fall building
season is at an end.
The above will be good news to the
people of Somerset and vicinity. all OF
whom are anxious that the hotel project.
SO long held in abeyance, shall be clrried
out. The foundation for the contenpiat-
ed structure, erected last fall, IS still il
good condition and can be made ready for
the building in very short time. The
original plans have been moliiiei. bl-
tie hotel will cos; from $4,000 To sjl,O11
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-09-22
A Gentleman from Somerset Wins One of
Buffers Accomplished Maidens.

Buffers Accomplished Maidens.
The marriage OF Miss Mary Ayres,
youngest daughter of Captain and Mrs.
II. A. Ayres, and Mr.. Willis Lee Rhoads,
of Somerset, Pa, was celebrated at the
home of the brides parents on North
Mexican street att o'clock Wednesday
evening. The ceremony was performed
by Rev. A. C. johnson, d. ID. The bride
was attired in white and carried bcquet
of white roses. As the couple entered
they were preceded by Rose Brandon
as flower girl, and the wedding march
was played on the piano by Miss Lottie
McClosky, Of Pittsburg, cousin of the
groom. only relatives and immediate
friends of the bride and groom were pres
ent Among the former were Mrs. Charles
Rhoads, and Misses Carrie and Nellie
Rhoads, of Somerset, mother and sisters
of the groom.
The bride is known i'm Butler as an
attractive and highly accomplished young
lady, while her fame as an elocutionist
extends far beyond the limits other place
of residence. Mr.. Rhoads is young
man of ability, and is now engaged as
general agent for f. C. Dewitt & Co., "a
Chicago fiim which does an extensive
business throughout the country.
After the matrimonial knot was tied.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rhoads departed for their
wedding tour to include Chicago and the
great lakes, taking a carriage for Pitts
burg. Upon their return about October
l, they will reside in Butler.-Butler Rec
ord
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-09-22

Camp Humphreys engaged in the regu-
lar routine duty.
The next move they made was in Burn
sides Winter Campaign, known as the
mud march," on the 10Th of January,
1853. warm rain set in during this
march and thawed out the ground and
anchored the army hopelessly in the
mud. After suffering untold hariships
they returned a second time to their old
camp. whore they remained until the
opening of active operations of the cam
paign under Hooker. on the morning Of
the 9th of April the Regiment broke
camp and moved West with the Fifth,
Eleventh and Twelfth Corps. ON this
march the Regiment, together with the
whole of Humphreys Division, was COM
pelled to wade the Rapidan river. The
stream was from four to five feet deep,
cold and swift. In the formation TO re-
ceive the enemy at ChaEcellOrsville,
Humphreys Division was posted on the
extreme left, where they remained until
the stampede of the Eleventh Corps on
the right, when, together with the rest Of
the division, the Regiment was hur-
ried forward to stay the storm in that di-
rection; they formed in line near the
Charlottesville house and advanced on
the enemy, and drove them back into the
woods for mile. The rebels set fire to
the woods and advanced under cover of
the smoke and turned the right flank of
the Brigade back at a right angle. Amer
some maneuvering the Brigade was ex-
tricatod from this position, showing their
contempt for the enemy by executing
some fine battalion movements on their
way ont TO the original line near the
Charlottesville house, where they re-
mained until the close of the battle.
They formed the rear guard during the
retreat, and was the last to cross the histOr-
ic Rapahannock and return again TO their
old camp. Their term of service had
now expired, they marched TO Aquia
creek early in May and took steamer
homeward bound.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-09-22

The appeal of DR.. W. T. Mitchell from
the finding of the court of this county
viii be heard before the Superior Court,
in Philadelphia, during the latter part of
October. The day for hearing the appeal
had been set for October Ilth, bat that
date conflicts with the time set 10y the
Supreme Court for hearing appeals from
This county
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-09-22

Among the prize winners at the State
Fair, recently held in Johnstown, were
Jesse Crist, of Mt. Moriah, who carried
OF first premium for red pop corn, white
table turnips, red raspberries, best plate
peaches, best display of apples and BART
lett pears, 5. J. Girls; for best maple su-
gar, 10 varieties of pears and maple syr-
up, Ruben Horner for best five varieties
Of early potatoes and w. III. Rink for
best display of oats and timothy seed.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-09-22

Forest fires have been burning with
more or less fury in the mountain sections
south east of Berlin for over week. On
Friday last the charcoal firm of Dixon Il
Fritz had over two hundred cords OF
wood burned for them on the Morgan
Dickey place.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-09-22

The commissioners of Westnoreland
county have been notified by Auditor
General Mylin that all school bonds are
taxable the same as those of individuals.
In former years school bonds have been
exempt The auditor general states that
where such bonds are issued with the
stipulation that they shall be free from
tax the contract is between the directors
OF the school district and the purchasers
of the bonds. The contract can not be
recognized by the State
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-09-22

The stockholders OF the MarkletOn San
atorium held their annual meeting on
Tuesday, September lith, when the old
board of directors was reelected with the
exception Of Mr.. c. c. Mellor, of Pitts
burg. who retired and George Kregar, of
Markleton, was elected to fill his place.
Miss Barnett was re- elected manager for
the ensuing year. \ statement OF the
receipts and expenditures of the in
stitution was submitted to the stockhold-
ers, when it was found that the Sanatori-
um is in good financial condition. The
present season has been the most pros
porous the Sanatorium has enjoyed since
it was opened to the public.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-09-22
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| have a large stock of Ladies
and Children's Wraps ofall kinds.
Fur trimmed Plush Capes, s2.75 up
Cloth Capes from Sl.00 up.
Children's School Jackets, $3.50 up.
Misses Jackets from $500 up.
Ladies' Jackets from $3.50 up.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-09-22

Il. w, son of Mr.. c. c. Hoder, of
Amish, Iowa, is paying a visit to his
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. Benedict
Yoder, of Stonycreek township. This is
the young mans first visit to the east and
BIS impressions of Western Pennsylva-
MIA, particularly the farming lands oi
Somerset county, are quite interesting
lie thinks few Iowa farmers would be
willing TO till the stony hillsides farmers
here are accustomed 10 working TO ad-
vantage Mr.. Yoder is engaged in the
mercantile business. He will remain
with his Somerset county friends for sew
eral weeks.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-09-22

Mr.. John c. Nef, Of Jenners, and Miss
Elizabeth VI. BOyts, notice Of whose ap-
preaching nuptials was made last week,
were united in marriage on Thursday
evening at the home Of the brides moth
er, Mrs. Martha Boyts. at DAvidsvilie, in
the presence of a number Of relatives and
invited guests. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. II. c. Salem. Mr.. Rob
ert f. Boyts, brother of the bride, was
groomsman, and Miss Maggie Nef, OF
Jenners, bridesmaid. A wedding supper
was served following the ceremony The
bride and groom lea the next morning
for visit to Bedford county. The groom
is principal Of the Dlyidsville schools
and is well known throughout the coun-
ty
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-09-22
Ten Days' Eyangelistic Services.

Beginning Wednesday evening, Sept.
18th, there will be Ten Day Mission,
in the Lutheran church at Glade. Pa. +,
conducted by the evangelist, L. l.. Sieber,
of Gettysburg, Pa. There will be SER
vices in the afternoon and evening, and
all are heartily invited TO attend these
Gospel Meetings of song, Bible-reading
and preaching,
A. n. MILLER, Pastor.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-09-22
FACTS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS
School, Suits
For the BOYS.

The increased demand for Boys
Clothing has lea is 10 fit up specially a
Department for this branch. Every suit
in our Store is new. The quality and
make up sell them. Every day since
this line arrived one or more suits have
beeu sold.
Boys Knee Pant Suits range in price
from sl.25, sl.40, sl.9s, s2l9, s275, $3.50,
$3.50
The small boys suit is very handsome
at $500 and $3.50.
The young men can be fitted from $3.50
to sl2 30 and SI4.00.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-09-22

Samuel Grouse, the well-known West
ern Union Telegraph Company linemen,
while travelling in the north of the coun-
ty one day last week, captured black
snake fully five feet long. He brought his
snakeship home and exhibited him TO
number of his friends before dispatching
him Monday morning.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-09-22
What Do the Children prinkl

Don't give them tea or coffee. Have you
tried the new food drink called Grain-O?
It is delicious and nourishiSg 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. l5c and 25c.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-09-22

Robert VI. Schmucker, of Jenner town
ship. and Miss Annie Griffith, of Cone
maugh township, were united in mar
riage at 10 o'clock Sunday morning, at
the home of the officiating minister, Rev.
John T. Bracken, in Johnstown. \ we'd
ding dinner was served at the home of
the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. stephen
Griffith.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-09-22
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Her Secret.

The secret Of the success of the Cinder-
ella Stoves and Ranges, is the superiority
of the material aud workmanship that
enters into their construction; they are
clean by habit, have no dirt pockets, aud
are sold guaranteed to be good bakers
and perfect roasters. Sold by
JAS. Ii. HoLDERBAUN.
Somerset.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-09-22
ErsxX5SHz

Although wool has advanced
thirty-iive per cent in price, | still
sell Flannels, Factory Blankets.
Skirts and all kinds Of Yarns at
free wool prices.
The same applies to all kinds
of Wool Underwear.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-09-22

Headed by fife and drum playing .he
inspiring air Marching Through Geor-
gia." the "Leats'' and Fats, composed
of eighteen well-known professional and
business men, paraded the principal
streets aud to the base ball field, Friday
afternoon. II had been announced on
the bills that the contest woald be "for
blood" and as a resllt a large crowd was
in attendance. The Fats" had the best
of it from the outstar. and w0n o1t by q
score of . to % Among others who dis
tinguished them were bismarck" Neld.
Red Walker, "Only one" Jones,
Tiny Winters, "Barlin' F0rney,
.'Kate" Kantner and 'UDcle" Willis.
Saturday morning there were thirty six
tired legs and thirty-six sets of sore lungs
in town.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-09-22

Now comes ex-Prothonotary F. p
Saylor with stalk of corn measuring IA
feet in length grown on his farm near
Listie. The field from which it was cut
has several thousand stalks none of
which measure less than 10 feet. The
corn Is a new variety in this section, the
seed having been secured in New York
State.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-09-22

No time has yet been set for the open
ing of the borough public schools. The
new school building will not be ready
for occupancy before the middle of octo-
her and probably not before the first of
NOyeInb her
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-09-22

Presiding Elder Theodore Bach, of the
United Evangelical Church, who recently
sustained three or four strokes ofparalysis
is able to be about his home, at Hyndman,
and hopes are entertained that he Will
ultimately regain his health.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-09-22

Cook & Beerits will change the entrance
to the store room occupied by J. NJ.
Black, and the Western Union Telegraph
Office. giving Mr.. Black a handsome dis
play window aud additional floor space.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-09-22

The supervisors of Somerset township
will have to answer to court for the con-
dition of the roads east of Somerset,
prosecution having been entered against
them last week for neglect of duty.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-09-22

Mr. Samuel P. Knepper and Miss An
ME C. Baker, both of Brothersvalley
township, were united in marriage on
Friday, 18th inst, at the home of the
brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson
Baker, Rev. J. ]. welch officiating.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-09-22

Rev. s. W. Seibert, of Newport, Perry
county, has been spending the past week
with Somerset friends, he having been
called here by the death of his brother,
Rev. J. L. w. Seibsrt, who was several
years his junior.