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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-12-15
Young Forger.

Last Saturday, william EcEenrod, aged
II years, son Of Postmaster Eckenrod, of
Csrrolltown, Cambria county, WAS arrest
cd at this place, for wholesale forging of
postOffice money orders. Hearrived hero
in the morning and called upon Ben A
Wirtner, Esq TO identity him at the post
Office. This Lawyer Wirtner cheerfally
did, but was surprised to see the young
man present a money order in his favor
for SlO0, which was cashed. Mr.. Wirtner's
suspicious were aroused and he telephon-
ed the boys father and learned that young
Eckenrod had forged a number of money
orders. He was then taken into custody
and searched. lie finally confessed and
said that he had realized on forged money
orders as follows; $50 at Ebensburg, $50 at
Cresson. $50 at JohnstOwn, 500 at Latrobe
and 500 at Greensburg. He also had in
his possession forged order for 500 on
the postmaster al Hampton, Iowa. and
another for 500 at Naushua, Iowa. About
$500 in money was handed over TO the au
thorities by Eckenrod and he said the
balance had'been spent for a new suit, car
fare, etc. He was committed to jail and
taken to Pittsburg, Monday, by Postofiice
Inspector Dixon.-Greensburg Demo
crat
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-12-15
A Dangerous Practice.

The HERALD has been asked to call at
tention to dangerous practice that ex-
lists in several Of the schools in this
place, and possibly in other schools in
the county: the practice Of teachers
gathering up the lead and slate pencils in
a common receptacle every evening and
distributing them indiscrininately
among the pupils next morning. Chill
dren and many grown people have hab-
it of moistening pencils by placing them
between their lips, and physicians say
there is no better way TO distribute dis
ease germs than by this very practice.
The spread Of diphtheria in different
places has been attributed to the cause
complained of. Teachers and parents
can not exercise too great care in guard
ing against this means of spreading dis
ease, AMI in schools where pencils are
gathered up in the evening they should
be sterilized in hot water before being
returned to the children next morning.
The practice complained OF is vicious
one, but perhaps the free-text book law
is to be blamed for it.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-12-15
NOR A MEMBER OF rnE CHURCH.
1ennoniiss Were Not a, Law in the Chris
tiAn Yoder Case.

The Mcyorsdaia Commercial reprcduc-
ed the article written for tho Herald two
weeks ago relating TO the court In lunacy
appointed to itquilo into the mental re-
sponsibility OF Christian Yoder. of EiS
Lick township. Tn. lacts set forth in re-
gard TO the elder Nodtr's church relation
ship were given substantially IA told 10y
that gentleman.
Now comes Mr.. e. }. Yoder, Jr.. Of Elk
Lick township. who writes as follows in
the Commercial:
"The good old gentleman, Christian Yo-
der, sr, positively is no member Of the
Mennonite church or branch thereof
Il viii not name here what it was, )but he
still wears the uniform and Is thereby in
truding on the branch &C the Mennonite
church, called AmisbJ he formerly be-
longed to. by still wearing the uniform
and thereby mislea drg the opinions Of
many, who take it for granted that lac still
upholds his former faith by his outward
ly appearance.
The cases are rare, If any, in the history
OF our country, that two brethren belong
ing to the Mennonite church, or branch
thereof, would go TO court TO settle any
disputes in any way, shape or form. The
way they settle disputes and the only
way is by an arbitration of three men
(inembers in good standing) or in the con-
gregation, such as the case may be. But
after a member is dismissed for some
time, and makes no effort 10 repent, lead
better life and unite again with the
church, he is no more member of the
Mennonite church or a branch thereof,
than Charley Lewis or any one Of similar
character.
Therefore, Eli Yoder had a right to go
TO court with his father under the circum-
stances, bat still it would have been more
brotherly-like could they have settled it
outside of court.
was born and reared within ODe-half
mile Of Mr.. Yoder's and know him for
many years and know just what l am
talking about, and am ready to substan-
tiaie every word to the letter write on
this topic"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-12-15
shoriFs Sale.

The following properties advertised for
sale by Sheriff Hartzsll were offered at
the court house, on Friday last and
knocked down to parties named.
Wesley w. Davis tract in Somerset
borough 10 f. F. K0ontz for $3.50.
r. f. Davis tract in Somerset borough
10 J. L. Pugh for SS2j.
Henry Vought tract in Jenner town
ship, to Jacob 5. Picking, ct al, for $3.50.
VIM. Swank tract in Lincoln township,
to Jacob Lenhart, for SOL.
Jacob r. Schrock's one-half interestin
a tract in Black township, TO Isaiah Good
for $3.50.
Samuel II. Dali in Meyersdale borough
to Belle Dull for SlOj0.
All Of the other tracts advertised were
continued.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-12-15
CRIMINAL COURT.
U. S. Lapo, Accused Of Arson, Aoqsitts

0. S. Lape, Accused Of Arson, Acquitted
The regular term Of criminal cour
convened at 10 o'clock Monday morning
Judge i.ongenecker presiding.
John c. Weller. Of Milford township
was appointed foreman of the gran,
jury.
After the consiahles OF the various dis
tricts had made their returns, the lis. O
attorneys was called when those who has
motions TO present or petitions to hls
were heard.
Sixty five criminal cases were on tn,
calendar and before a case was called for
trial the District Attorney announced
that the following cases had been dispos-
ed Of:
CASES MOL. PRosED.
Commonwealth vs.. Russell Benford, z Z
&B.
Same vs.. BepJalain GIndlespersor. F.
&B
Same vs.. Andrew woy, CT. al, neglect
ing TO repair roads.
Same Is. Henry Geiger, violating liquor
laws.
Same vs.. W. L. Oldham, +. & b.
Same vs.. Sarah Dwyre, fornication.
Same vs. l.. II. Farling, T.. & B.
Same vs. Robert Peters, Fred Vsnnear
and Christ Koontz, malicious mischief.
same vs.. VIM. Shaulis. 4. * b.
Same vs.. Harvey Glessner, a. d b.
Same IS. John Watson and William
Bockes, A. & B.
Same vs.. Frank Rosse, surety.
Same Us. Tony White, surety.
CASES CONTINUED.
&B.
Same Us. John Beck, A. & 3.
Same ". VIM. ThursiOi, larceny.
Same rs. Elmer Davis, larceny.
Same -. II. +. Statler, perjury.
Same vs.. Charles Blume, burglary.
Same ". Harry Pile, f & b.
Same VS.. VIM. Mishler, L. .6B.
Same vs.. Frznk Caton, f. tSB.
The first case called for trial Monday
afternoon was Commonwealth IS. jacob
Friedlihe, charged with assault and bat
terry on Information of George 5. Horner
Aher jury had been empaneled the
defendant entered plea of guilty and
was sentenced 70 pay fine of sIOO and
the costs Of prosecution.
L. 5. Lape, Of Garrett, was next placed
upon trial to answer charge Of arson,
preferred by r. A. Marshall. The de-
fendant aud young man named Christ
neT were engaged in the mercantile busi-
ness at Garrett last August, when their
stock Of goods was levied upon by the
Sheriff \ few nights subsequent to the
sherif's levy the building in which the
store was located together with most OF
the contents was destroyed by nre. The
stock was fully insured. The attorneys
exercised great care in selecting jury
aud it was after 4 o'clock when twelve
men were selected aud sworn. Court
then adjourned until Tuesday morning.
Tuesday morning number of witnesses
were called and related circumstances
tending to implicate the defendant.
Two witnesses, a. J. Lowry and the de-
fendanrs former,partner Christner teStifi-
el that the defendant had admitted to
them that he fred the building.
The defense was an alibi, the defendant,
his father, mother and brC.l.f all testify
ing that he was al home on the I.s ht Of
the FIRE. The defense also attacked the
character Of Christner, the former part
ner Of the defendant, and the character Of
a. J. Lowry, both Of whom had given
damaging evidence against the accused
calling eight or ten witnesses for this pur-
pose. Just before court adjourned last
evening the jury returned verdict Of
mot guilty"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-12-15
P. A. Raush Dead.

Peter a. Baush, notice of whose criti-
cal illness was made last week, died al
two O'Clock Saturday afternoon, at his
home in Beaver City, Neb. Death result
ed from paralysis, caused by an at
tack of typbus fever, contracted some
eight weeks ago. Mr.. Baush formerly
resided in StoyestOwn, coming TO Somer-
set about 1872, where he married Laura,
the eldest daughter OF ex-SheriT and
Mrs. Oliver Knepper. Shortly after
their marriage Mr.. and Mrs. Baush went
west, locating at Beaver City, where Mr..
Baush engaged in the grain elevator bus
mess. Deceased was about forty years OF
age. He leaves a wife and four children.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-12-15
Cheapest Hanging on Record.

For his services in hanging wife muir
derer Herman Paul Schultz, Sheriff
Courtwright, of Pike county, Pa, was al
lowed SIS by the county commissioners,
who in turn received that sum for the
body for the dissecting table. The attor-
ney who defended Shultz got nothing for
his services and the District Attorney got
SlS in fees out Of the case. The Commits
toner's requested the Sheriff TO have the
drop weight used at the hanging made OF
lead. The object was to sell hunks Of lead
as souvenirs in order to dofray the small
expense attached to the hanging. The
Sheriff put his foot down on such a
scheme and had the weight made of iron.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-12-15
Two Days in a Man Trap.

John Gordon. Of Elbinsville, Bedford
County, is dying. as result of exposure
to which he was subjected several days
ago under singular circumstances. Cord
on, without stating his intentions to his
family, went to the mountain to split logs
into rails. His absence gave rise to alarm
for his safety, and n searching party
started out TO solve the mystery surround
ing his disappearance. The solution came
in the finding of Gordon unconscious and
almost dead, his foot clsmped in a heavy
log. He had apparently inserted his foot
in an effort 10 withdraw a wedge that had
been driven into the log, and was unable
to extricate it. Held thus in the immov-
able wise, he remained i'm the woods two
days and two nights. He regained con-
sciousness after being removed to his
home, but cannot live.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-12-15
1000. ooo Lie 1p.uran,a. :.

George W. Vanderbilt, the youngest
son of the I'te w. Ii. Vanderbilt, has re-
Gently taken put policy for 81 .0O0, 600 life
Insurance. the largest policy ever written.
Ender the conditions of his fathers will
The S30.OO0OO0 wi.led to George reverts to
The other membe-s of the family in case
he dies without issue. George w. is a
bachelor, 4Oyears Of age, and it is said that
he wishes to bequeath 81. 100000 for a spe-
cial purpose, which the insurance policy
viii permit him 10 do. The policy is 20
year life, the annual premium aeing S3j,-
900.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-12-15
Try GRA1H.ol TRY eRAIN.o

Ask your Grocer to-day TO show you a
package of fGRAIN-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 it.
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. 25 cts. per package. Sold by all
orOcers
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-12-15
aaron aoaeher.. rraris peaLh.

Aaron Boucher, one Of the best known
aud leading citizens OF Milford township,
died yesterday from the result OF injuries
sustained on Saturday. Saturday aftor-
noon Mr.. Boucher and his hired man
were returning home from lockwood.
driving two of the formers spirited
horses hitched to farm wagon. When
within a half mile Of tho Boucher home
the hired man hoisted an umbrella, rs a
light shower was falling at the time, ut
which the horses took fright and ran
time but Mr. Boucher managed to keep
the runaway team in the road until they
reached a point where lane leads from
the main road to his house. In making
the turn the weight of the two men was
thrown on to the right spring of the
wagon seat, which snapped, throwing
them 10 the ground with great force. Mr..
Boucher was unable 10 arise and was
helped to his home where a physician
was summoned. An examination show
ed that three OF his ribs had been broken
and that deep cash was cut in the back
OF his head. Tuesday morning Mr.
Boucher Ieis his bed aud went to the barn
where he attending to feeding his stock;
returning 10 the house few minutes af-
forwards h, sat down in a chair and eX-
pired without uttering a word. Deceased
is survived by his wife and four children.
His unexpected death has east a gloom
over the neighborhood in which he lived.
whitman's confectionery, the finest in
the world, in handsome boxes, and at
reasonable prices at Benford's drug stOr g.
The holidays are not complete without
sweets. Make your holiday purchases
there.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-12-15
Husband and wife Ezpirsa the same Eish

husDand and wife E1plre1 the Samo alBht.
A very peculiar incident occurred at
StOyestown, Monday night, when Lew is
Ober, aged 81 years, and Catherine, his
wife, aged 70 years, died within a few
hours of each other, the husband expir-
ing at 10 o'clock and the wife at 4 o'clock,
just six hours afterwards. Mr.. Ober was
seized with pleurisy on Monday morn
ing which later in the day developed
heart disease, which caused his death.
Immediately after he had ceased to
breathe his wife was stricken with heart
disease which terminated as noted above.
They are survived by four children, two
sons and two daughters, viz: L. X. Ober,
of Hooversville; John Park Ober, with
whom the aged parents made their home
on the old homestead; Jane. widow of
the late Henry Berkey, Of Johnstown; and
Martha, wife of Mr.. Colbroth, of Cur
winsville, Clearfield county. They were
both members of the Stoyestown Re-
formed Church. The funeral will be
held to-day, when intsrment will be
made in the odd Fellows cemetery; Rev.
Frank Wetzel will conduct the services.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-12-15
Rhsnna,i,m curea in a psr.

Mystic Cure for Rheumatism and
Neuralgia radically cures in l to 3 days.
Its action upon the system is remarkable
and mysterious. It removes at once the
cause and the disease Immediately disap-
pears. The first dose greatly benefits /;
IS cents. Sold at Benford's Drug Store,
Somerset, Pa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-12-15
New Switches Placed.

Connections have been made 10 the new
warehouse Of w. X. Gillespie, wholesale
grocer, now at AZ -46 Seventh Ave, Pitts
burg, Pa. BY this means, when occu-
pied, the new home, Duquesne Way and
OH St, will afford the greatest lacility
for tho handling Of an immense business.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-12-15
Christmas Holly.

Snyder's Art Store viii have large
supply of fresh holly for Christmas deco
rations. Leave your orders now as there
is always great demand for itjust be-
fore the holidays.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-12-15

II you want a picture framed cheap
and well, 60 to Snyder'5 Art Store,
where you can get anything in Fancy
Lamps, Pictures, Fine China Ware, &c.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-12-15

Do you want a nice Jardinier way
down in price7 Look out for 100 of them
about Saturday, the llth. The cheap sale
of these goods will only last few days,
at SSYDER's ART STORE.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-12-15
Stockholders Notice.

The annual meeting Of the stockholders Of
the First National Bank, Of Somerset. Pa. for
the elecfiOn OF directors for the year A u
ls-lS. viii he he'd in the directors room. In
the First National Bank building. Sonar-sf
Pa, on the ID Tuesday Of January ISIS. be-
tween the hours OF and p N.
II. NJ BERKIEY.
Cashier
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-12-15
A DMINIsTRAToRs NOTICE.

Estate OF David Pile, late OF Somerset bor-
ough, Somerset county, Pa, deed.
Letters of administration cum tastamento
anneXO on the above estate having
been granted To the undersigned BY the
proper authority, notice Is hereby Civ.
en- 20 all persons Indebted 10 said estate 10
make immediate payment, and those having
claims against the saline 10 prestnt them for
settlement duly authenticated. on Saturday.
Jan. :, lss, at the law oiliee Of John Il. Scott
Somerset, Pa.
ISAIAH PILE,
Admlnistrator Cum Testamento Annexo.
John r. scott,
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-12-15

The best place in the county to get a
Xmas present is at
SNYDER's ART STORE.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-12-15

Estate Of Catharine Glo.fsliy, late Of Green
Vile township, Somerset county, Pa, deed.
Letters testamentary on the above estate
having been issued by the proper authority to
the undersigned as executors OF tie above e.
tate, uotiCe Is hereby given 20 All parties in
debted Osaid estate to make immediate pay
ment, and ali parties having claims against
said estate will present them duly authenti-
Gated for settlement on or before Friday.
Dec. p. lss7, 40 the residence OF either simon
u OlOtfclty, in Greeuviile township, or Henry
W. SdylOr Ia summit township
SIMON j. GiAJIFELTY.
HENRY W. SANLOR.
j. c. Lowry. Euecutors.
Attorney.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-12-15
Fishers Book Store.

Books for Holiday presents We have
them, all kinds thousands Of them.
Books for papa and mama. books for
children, books fer old and young, books
for beaus and books for sweetbearts,
cheap books and expensive books, books
Of travel and books Of romance. the lat
est fads in books. Bibles. Hymn Books,
Testaments, Prayer Books, Toy and
Picture Books. There is no more ac-
ceptasie present than book. Books are
not expensive; they are easily selected;
they can be obtained for all kinds Of peo-
pie; their purchase and presentation
shows evidence 4 taste, retirement and
culture; they are lasting and always with
you. in fact a coed book is a perpetual
source Of pleasure and a joy forever, and
several books are just so many more
sources Of pleasure.
CnAS, H. FISHER.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-12-15
|, DEMONSTRATORS NOTICE.
4 DlIINIsTRATORs NOTICE.

"A
township, somerset county, Pa, deed,
Letters OF administration on the above g.
tate having been granted 10 the undersigned
by the proper authority. notice is hereby Civ
en- 10 All persons indebted 10 said estate 10
make immediate payment, and those having
claims against the same 20 present them duly
authenticated for settlement, on SATURDAY,
Dec. Is lsj7, at the residence Of the deceased
IN said township.
ABRAN WELLER
MM. ). WELLER
Administrators, c. {. a.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-12-15

- g..lIerbaum's Christmas adj
p :. n this issue Of the Il ERALD-
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-12-15
EXECUTORS NOTICE.

John II. Chl, Att'y,
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-12-15
PUBLIC SALE
Valuable Real Estate

The undersigned administrator and trustee
OF Michael Sipe, iateOf IcnnertOwnship ~ofu-
e-set county, Pa, will expose 10 public sale,ou
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-12-15

2 ., ,hs reliable piano tuner OF
:. L 81 v5 will be here within
nbsfi-l.,-' ssvs. He guarantees all his
neAl i' .-ia-s al this Office.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-05-18
MINING.
The Coaster

1t was on suburban train, and he was
hanging on 10 the strap in front of her.
The woman on the other side listened to
the conversation interestedly. and this is
what she heard
Did you see Jennie Van Arsden go
through the cars Nor Well, she looked
awfully sweet. shes got new hat and
new coat, and she looks just too sweet
IN them. ! think her father must have
been doing better in business lately, or else
that visitor Of theirs is really boarder
for she got lots of new things lately. And
she as proud as proud can he You never
saw such girl to be proud of her things
And boast Why, she never goes near any
one without telling them just what her
things cost. You ought to have heard her
telling me about what those new clothes
cost
My coat was S35, and my hat cost
Slo, she told me the other day, when we
rode out of town together, and l Just
laughed in my sleeve. Just as if she was
the only girl in the world with nice clothes I
Now, wouldn't boast for the world l
think it's the worst form in the world, but
this coat / have on cost $40, and mamma
paid $50 for my hat But then / don't
believe in boasting. If / thought should
ever go round telling what my things
cost, as Jennie Van Arsdcn does. l should
die 30
And then she wondered why he made
no answer, and the man across the car
laughed suddenly Chicago Times Her
aid
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-05-18
Coinmaking.

Coin of all descriptions Is manufactured
by dies which cut from "A metal rod the
exact diameter of the coin disk, of suitahl,
size, which are called blanks These are
hitcrward passed ON 10 a machine " hici
stamps them with the devices CmI loved ON
diverse and reverse and mill, the edges
The milling machine is considered 10 hs
thc greatest Improvement in the manu-
iacturc OF coin, since, by its use coin,
cannot be CLIPPED as they were before il
was employed such wonderful accuracy
Is shown hy the stamping machines thai
for coin to vary i'm weight even sinel,
grain is very rare Every coin is weighed
IN balances so delicate that they detect h.,
slightest variation and are soadiusted tha
II u coin Is too light il is thrown To- ON,
side, If too heavy, To the other, and II eX
actly right, 1t passes Oh TO the receptacle
provided for the perfect coins
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-05-18
HO For a Warmer Cline.

Persons DESTROYS OF settling in warm
er cline can, at very small cost, have
some homestead lands in Wing county
Louisiana. pointed out to them provided
a party OF ten or more can be got to
getner to go and inspect them; the home
steads will average million feet Ct Vel
low pine and are within a logging dis
lance OF saw mills. For further partic
uIars apply by letter to Mr.. J. A. Cam
eron. Houghton.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-05-18
Mr.. an.linrton,s Yonnrster.

"Ihe other night when the youngster
called" said Mr.. Goslington, "hs mother
was busy about something, and it was a
minute or two before she went TO him, and
when She got there lac had forgotten what
he called her for. Sometimes after calling
he goes TO sleep again before she can get 60
him, prompt as she is. Such calls some
might think exasperating, but rather are
they something to be grateful for. IL j.
easier to answer them than the many he
makes when he neither forgcts nor goes to
sleep. "---Ncw York sun.