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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-07-28
Unfolding Company Stores.

In the suit of +. T.. Showalter against
the Cumberland and Summit coal and
coke company, appeal from the common
pleas court OF Somerset county, the lower
court is reversed. The defendants lost
the suit in the lower court, which is an
action to recover Sl93.Il for wages, de-
spite the fact that he had procured goods
at the company's store. BY reason of the
present miners strike the opinion is
made more important.
The plaintiff worked for the coal COM
pany for thirteen months and was paid
partially by money and the rest by goods.
lie sought to recover that amount as was
paid by goods, less s57.ls, allowed for
powder. etc, claiming that under the act
of May 2s, 1891, he was entitled to recover
his earnings in lawful money.
As 10 the attempt in the act of 1891.
Judge Wickham says: To prevent en-
ployers and employees from making
their own contracts, il is merely repeti-
ton of what was mainly sought and done
by act of June %, 1881, and therefore is
invalid, under the principles so forcibly
announced 10y our supreme court in GcoC-
charles VS.. Wigeman. In that case, de-
cided in 1889, it was held that the act OF
under consideration, was utterly uncon-
stitutional, the court saying: THE act
is an infringement alike of the right of
the employer and the employe; more
than this, il is an insulting attempt to
put the laborer under a legislative tutel-
age, which is not only degrading to his
manhood, but subversive of his rights as
a citizen Of the United States"
The reserved point, Judge Wickman
continues, we must look for the control
ling facts: THAT monthly statements OF
the account of the plaintiff, in the store,
were rendered by the defendants to the
plant i'll. showing that the balance owing
the plaintiff each month, after deducting
bills for coal, oil and smelling, etc. and
bills for goods purchased in the store,
was paid by him, that he accepted the
balance in cash, and made no objections
to the monthly accounts so rendered TO
him."
This was equivalent to finding of fact
that the settlement embraced every
month of the employment. No objection
was made by the plaintiffs counsel to
the facts as stated in this point. We are
therefore compelled to go little further
than the learned judge of the court be-
low, who confined the plaintiffs recovery
to the wages of the last two months of his
employment, and hold that he is entitled
to judgment to any amount whatsoever.
1t is sufficiently shown that the under
standing between the plaintiff and the
defendant was that the goods furnished
him were received on account of his
wages.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-07-28

Daniel Keller, the well known lumber
man of this place, had a miraculous es-
cape from an awful death few days ago.
lie was hauling lumber from a mill eight
miles west of town to the railroad station
i'm this place, and while coming down a
hill alighted from the wagon containing
some ], 800 feet of sawed lumber for the
purpose of releasing the brake. lie
accidenily tripped on a stone and was
thrown under the wheels. With great
presence of mind he called upon the four
well trained horses to "whoa," when
they came Immediately to a standstill.
but not until one of the rear wheels was
firmly lodged between the luckless dri-
ver's breast and shoulder, holding him
firmly to the ground. Mr.. Keller
screamed at the top of his voice for help,
and three men working in a neighboring
field responded 10 his repeated calls. The
men, however, were unable TO move the
wagon, and they were compelled to go
for assistance. In a short time two ad-
ditional men were brought to the scene,
and with the united strength of five
stalwart men the heavy wagon was
pushed back and Mr.. Keller was re-
leased. Although no bones were broken,
he has since had no use of his left arm,
the member being affected as though
stricken by paralysis.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-07-28
Cannot Accept Fees.

The recent Legislature adopted and
Governor Hastings has approved a law
relating to the compensation ofpolicemen
of Pennsylvania, and prohibiting them
from charging or accepting any fee ur 9TH
er compensation in addition to their sal
ary, except as public rewards and mile
age for travelling expenses. Policemen
shall be paid fixed salary. Constables
employed as policemen shall not accept
other fees in addition to salary. Follow
ing is copy of the act:
Section ]. BE it enated etc, That
from and after the passage of this act, all
municipalities or corporations, employ
ing policemen within the Commonw ealth
of Pennsylvania shall pay to all such
policemen a fixed or stipulated salary !;
and that hereafter it shall not be lawful
for any such policemen to charge or ac-
cept any fee or other compensation, in
addition to his salary, for any service
rendered or performed by him of any
kind or nature whatsoever pertaining to
his office or duties as policeman, except
public rewards and the legal mileage al
lowed for travelling expenses.
Section ,. Be il enacted further, That
from and after the passage of this act it
shall Eot be lawful for any high, ward,
township or other constable who is at the
same time employed as policeman in
any city. borough or other part of this
commonwealth, to charge or accept any
fee or other compensation in addition to
the salary paid to him as a policeman,
for any service rendered or performed by
him pertaining to his Office or duties,
either as a policeman or as such high,
ward or other constable, except public
rewards and the legal mileage allowed 10
constables for travelling expenses.
Section 3. Any policeman or con-
stable employed as a policeman aforesaid
violating any of the provisions of the
several sections of this act, shall be
deemed guilty of misdemeanor, and up
on conviction thereof shall be sentenced
to pay a fine not exceeding fifty dollars
and costs or undergo imprisonment in
the Jail of the proper county not exceed
ing 30 days, or both, at the discretion of
the court"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-07-28
constables' Fees.

Below is an act of assembly that has
been approved by the governor:
"Be it enacted, de-, That the county
commissioners of the respective counties
in this commonwealth be and are here
by authorized, empowered and directed,
after the passage of this act, to pay the
constables of their respective coun-
ties for the services rendered by such
constables in making returns TO court of
elections, attending special, borough.
township or ward elections, and travel
ing expenses incidental thereto, since the
first day of January, Ammo Domini one
thousand eight and ninety-six, in all
cases where the same remain unpaid;
such fees of said services are or were pro-
vided for by the act of the second OF
April, Ammo Domini one thousand eight
hundred and sixty eight, entitled,
An act to ascertain and appoint the
fees to be received by the several officers
of this commonwealth, namely: For
making return to court, one dollar and
fifty cents, attending general election,
two dollars. attending special, township,
borough or ward elections, three dollars.
and for travelling expenses or mileage in
all cases for each mile. circular, six
cents.v
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-07-28

Mr.. Albert q. Keim and Judge w. 5.
Bourne, of Beatrice, Nebraska, were
visiting with Somerset friends several
days last week. The former is an Elk
Lick boy who removed to the West some
twenty years ago, and has since become
prominent in politics in his adopted
state. He served two terms as clerk of
the courts of Gage county, and Is the
present l.. S. Marshal of Nebraska, be-
ing one of the first appointments made
by President Mckinley. Judge Bourne
presided over the various courts of his
county for two terms and is reported 10
be slated for the next u. 5. District At
torneyship of Nebraska. The Judge
bears striking resemblance to W. j.
Bryan and was frequently mistaken for
th,t distinguished advocate Of the free
and unlimited coinage of silver during
his recent visit east. He, however, is an
uncompromising Republican and one of
Senator Thurston's trusted lieutenants.
This was the Judges first visit east and
TO the mountains and afler taking in
copious draughts of the invigorating
mountain air he expressed surprise that
so many Somerset county people emf
CRATE TO the prsiries of the west.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-07-28

The sixth annual reunion of the Jr. o.
L. A. NJ. at Friedens on Saturday will be
the most interesting out door event of the
season Thousands of people from all
parts of the county will be present, and
the programme provided for their enter
tainment is elaborase and calculated to
please all classes. Congressman Hicks
will be present and deliver one of his
happy addresses which have made him
known throughout the country as pop
ular orator. Other eminent speakers
will also be present and address the
audience.
Amusemcnts will be provided for all
who enjoy out door sports. A prominent
feature will be the music. IL will be
great day for Friedens Council and their
friends. Everybody is invited. Special
trains will be run on the B. a. o.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-07-28

Interest in the hotel projected for Tay-
man Hill has been revived during the
past few days. The directors of the Com
pany have had the grounds surrounding
the plot reserved for the hotel plated
and about forty of them have been sold
conditionally, a number of young men
about town being among the purchasers.
The conditions, it is reported, are that
each lot purchaser agrees To pay slOO
u bon the letting of the contract for
the hotel, and the balance IN four
annual installments upon completion
of the structure. The lots range in
price from $500 10 500, and are lZ1 in
number. The money raised by this
means will encourage the members of
the Company TO subscribe the additional
m Dney required to erect the hotel and
furnish it for the entertainment of guests.
The plan is altogether feasible and there
is an earnest desire on the part of the
people of Somerset that 1t should sue
ceed. The lots referred to are all delight
filly situated and vii! make desirable
a Idition 10 Somerset.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-07-28

At next weeks session of adjourned
court the application of the Roddy boys,
convicted of murder in the first degree,
will be argued. Judge Longenecker an
nounced at the last regular session that
this case would be finally disposed of at
Argument court, and in case a new trial
is refused it is altogether probable that
sentence of death will be passed upon
the prisoners. The Roddy boys are bear
ing up remarkably well under the strain
that has been upon them for more than
year, and are still confident that some
thing will yet turn up to secure them
their freedom.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-07-28

DIR. J. p. Hanter, of Pittsbnrg, who
has had charge of DIR. II. ). Kimmers
practice the past six weeks, during the
latter's absence i'm California, will re-
turn home to-day. During his stay in
Somerset DIR. Hunter has won the respect
and confidence of all our people and
should he return here in the future he
will be warmly welcomed. Aside from
being skillful practitioner the DIR. is a
genial gentleman and scholar.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-07-28

A movement is ON foot looking towards
the paving of Main Cross Street from the
Court House to the public square with
fire brick, and it is claimed that a ma
jority of the property owners along the
block mentioned have signified their
willingness TO bear their proportionate
share of the expense incurred. II is pro-
posed to undertake the work this fall.
Should this improvement be made town
council will pave the public square with
fire brick next spring, and with the start
thus made only few years should elapse
before the principal streets of the town
are paved.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-07-28

The three-year-old daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. David Lape, of near Listie,
found her way into the horse stable last
Friday morning and in attempting TO
pass one of the animals received an ugly
kick on the head, tearing away nearly all
the flesh on the left side of her skull.
DIR. Shaffer, who rendered medical atten-
ton, says that the injury was one of the
most horrible he was ever called upon TO
dress, but he hopes for the youngsters
ultimate recovery. In event of the child's
recovery she will be disfigured for life.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-07-28

A large number of Salisbury and Elk
Lick people were in town yesterday af-
ternoon for the purpose of appearing be-
fore c. W. Walker, Esq, commissioner
in lunacy and jury of six, to determine
the capability of Thomas Williams, the
well-knOwn West Salisbury boniface, TO
who is an aged Welshman, has been in
FALLING health for some time and it is al
leged has not the mental capacity To look
an1er his estate.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-07-28

Word comes from Shippensburg that
thd Cumberland Valley Railroad COM
pahy is again at work securing rights of
wSy along the line of the old South Penn
Rbad, upon which they intend to build
their new line from the Cumberland Val
icy to Mt. Dallas, Huntington county,
And it is announced that The line will be
ultimately pushed through to Pittsburg.
The above report has been current al
frequent intervals during the past ten
years so that now little credence is given
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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-07-28

George, the nineteen year-old son of
Daniel Cobaugh, of near town, suffered
the loss of two-the little and the ring
fingers of his left hand on Friday. He
was assisting in putting away hay in his
fathers barn when his hand became
tangled in pulley, with the result stat
ed. DIR. p. +. Shaffer was called upon to
dress the injury.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-07-28

Mr.. Uriah Weaver's barn near Scalp
Level was struck by lightning at an early
hour Thursday morning. The hay in the
end of the barn took fire, but the flames
were soon extinguished by one of Mr..
Weaver's employees-Will Webb-who
was asleep in the NOW.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-07-28

Speaker Reed has appointed Congress
man Hicks chairman of the committee
on patents. Mr.. Hicks had hoped to be
named for the craftsmanship of the in
valid pension committee, where he could
have been of more direct service to his
immediate constituents. However, the
craftsmanship of the committee on pat
ents is prize hundreds of other MEM
bers of Congress would been glad to
draw.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-07-28

The duty of filling the vacancy in the
Board of County Auditors, caused by the
death OF Silas ii. Lichty, devolves upon
the Court. Under the law his successor
must be a member of the same party and
must have voted for the deceased at the
election when he was elected to the Office
of Auditor.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-07-28
THIRD DEFEAT FoR BERLIN.
"Maroons" Win Three Out Of -Four Games
pIaved This season

One of the pretticst and decidedly the
most inter csting game OF ball ever play
ed in the county was that between the
"MarooDs" and Berlin. on the grounds of
the latter on Wednesday. The "Ma-
rooms were first 10 the bat aud knocked
out four runs in the first inning. They
were goose-egged in the following eight
Berlin scored one in the fiiih and were
retired in the sixth. seventh aud eighth,
but in the ninth fought hard 10 win a
victory. The first two men up reached
first, the third flow out to left; Hall fol-
lowed with two bagger bringing in two
runs; the fifth batter up flew out to right
and the sixth was struck out. During
all this time the widest excitement pre-
vailed, the Berliners encouraging their
team with prolonged cheers, while the
Somerset ''rooters" were shaking in their
boots. When Swindell struck out the
the third man and the game was won for
Somerset, the excitement was indescrib-
able.
Both teams were in excellent form and
only five errors occurred in the entire
nine innings. The score follows:
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-07-28

There has recently been considerable
stir among the Baker heirs, who are try
ing To establish their claim 10 large tracts
OF land in the city of Philadelphia, aud a
meeting of those interested in this coun-
ty will be held at Somerset, on Saturday
August 9Th. The attorneys desire all the
heirs to be present at this meeting.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-07-28

The owners of the dam south of town
throughout the day the bed of the creek,
covered with deposit of from six to
twelve inches of filthy mud, was crowd
ed with men and boys slaughtering the
fish that were unable to escape or protect
themselves. Thousands of German carp
were captured, one of the largest meas
uring - inches in length.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-07-28

John Henry Snyder, of Dayton, Ohio,
is here on his annual vacation, having
arrived Monday morning. Like ali
other boys who have gone out from this
town Mr.. Snyder keeps place warm in
his heart for the friends of his youth.
His attachment for Somerset, however,
is possibly stronger than that of many
others, since il was his grandfather who,
at the time the town was incorporated,
was the owner of the greater portion of
the ground on which Somerset is at pres
ent located
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-07-28

NJ. J. Black, of Meyersdale. has resign
ed his position as postal route agent. aud
will remove to Somerset, where he has
purchased the gentlemens' furnishing
store of the late w. b. Benner. Mr..
Black Is also been appointed agent for
the Western Union Telegraph Company
at this place and took charge of the office
Monday morning. The telegraph Office
is located in his store. Harry Neff, who
has had charge of the Office since the
death of Mr.. Benner has gone 10 Pitts
burg, where he has secured employment
in the Western Union office.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-07-28

A late composition of Rev. J. \. Dun
lap, of Shanksville, is a song dedicated 10
the Jr. o. L. 4. NJ, which has been set
To music 10y Prof. Walker, of that place.
The authors will have the composition
copyrighted before offering it to the pub
say that il possesses great merit and is
bound to become popular with the Jun
iors
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-07-28
Reformed Reunion.

The Reformed people and their friends
will hold their annual reunion and basket
picnic at lockwood, on August 26th.
Special railroad accommodations and re-
duced rates have been secured. Several
speakers from abroad will be present 10
address the people. The programme and
particulars will be given later. Every
body is invited.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-07-28

Ground was broken on Monday for a
warehouse for Cook * Beerits on their lot
south of the ). & c. Station. The build
ing will be 80 100 feet and will be built
of brick. The owners propose TO make
the warehouse as nearly fire proof and
frost proof as it is possible 10 10 sn. The
constantly growing business ofthis enter
prising firm has rendered additional
warehouse room absolutely necessary.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-07-28

The nomination of J. +. Naugle to be
postmaster at Meyersdale was sent TO the
Senate by President Mckinley on Fri
day, and was confirmed by that body on
Saturday, just before final adjournment.
Mr.. Naugle will make an efficient post
master
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-07-28

Communion services will be held in
the Presbyterian church next Sunday,
August lst, at 1890 a. m. A preparatory
service will be held on Saturday even
ing. Both services will be conducted by
the pastor-Rev. Il. J. Bristow.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-07-28

A. Bruce Coffroth, Esq, of Lincoln, Ne
braska, who arrived in town on Saturday,
will remain for an indefinite period vis-
iting with his father and other friends.
Mr.. Coffroth is a neighbor and warm
personal friend OF William J. Bryan.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-07-28

Mrs Abner Mckinley, who arrived
from Washington, Sunday night, ex-
pected to have the President and his wife
for travelling companions and later as
her guests for short visit. The Presi-
dent had completed all of his arrange
ments to come to Somerset on Friday,
but the delay in passing the tariff bill,
rendered his presence in Washington alb
solutely necessary, until to-day, when he
leaves for Lake Champlain. The Presi-
dent and Mrs. Mckinley will come to
Somerset later in the season.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-07-28
Thursday, August l9. 1897,
At I O'Clock P. NJ,

the following described real estate OF James
NJ. Ankeny, deed.
A certain tract OF land situate i'm Quema-
honing township, Somerset county, Pa, ad-
Joining lands of John HOrner, Christian
Schlegle, Cyrus Ankeny's estate. E. T.. Ank-
eny, Joseph Hummel and Others, containing
- acres and y perches, more or less, being
the same tract of land conveyed by the ad-
miniStratorS of Cyrus Ankcny. deed. To VIM.
II. Ankeny. and by WIN. III. Ankeny to
James NJ Ankeny. now deed. lsee deed rec
ord. volume Nj. pages 49, about 20 acreS
clear balance timber with large frame house,
hank barn and other outbuildingS; also APP
pie and peach orchards. and neverElilins
spring on the farm This Etrm will be sold
subject to "a dover of sS}l.O2, the interest on
same to be paid by the purchaser to Elizabeth
Ankeny, widow Of Cyrus Ankeny, deed, and
at her death the principle to the heirs OF Cy-
rus Ankeny, deed. This farm Is In good con-
dition and in q good section OF the county,
close to school and church and only a short
distance from the railroad and StoyestOwn
and HOOVerSXilte.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-07-28
Quemahoning School Teachers-contracts
Let for New Buildings

The School Directors of Quemahoning
Township, Somerset County, elected the
following teachers last Saturday for the
ensuing term: Walnut Hill. Miss Lizzie
Dickey; Muller. IL. o. Miller; Texas,
George +. Kimmel; California, Ira
Boyts; Bowman, Martin Wilt; KantDer,
advanced, Albert Lambert; Primary,
Miss Carrie Rhoads, of Somerset; Ober,
Herman Shaver; Shaffer. III. G. Berkey /;
City, X. o. Homer; Greenville, Miss
Minnie c. Barnha-t; Pine Grove, j..
Grant Rininger; bulls, Orlo c. Schlag
Mostoller, George 5. Lohr.
The salaries of the teachers employed
will range from s27 to SIS per month.
Bids were also opened for the erection of
two new schoolhouses. John Miller, of
Hooversville, was awarded the contract
for the building at Dulrs Station for
Sf75.95. Charles Shaver, of Friedens,
was the lowest bidder for the new house
at Texas; his bid of $i74s6 was held
over, however, for one week until a dis
pute regarding the location of the build
ing can be settled. The school term will
begin October 4th.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-07-28
SALISBURY TEACHERS.

At a meeting of the Salisbury School
Board held on the 2Id inst. the following
corps of teachers were elected for the en-
suing term: Principal, V. II. Saylor /;
teachers, Miss jeanette Mckinley, Miss
Elmira Lichliter, Miss Caroline johnson,
Miss Alberta Bumgardner, Miss Clara
Walker. The date for opening the schools
will be determined at future meeting.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-07-28

Prof o. o. Saylor, who was recently
reelected principal of the lockwood
public schools, has resigned that posi-
tion, owing to his having passed the ex-
in New York City. Although he has
not yet received an appointment in New
York he expects to do so before the begin
ming of the next school term, as the GUS
tom in that city is to only pass as many
teachers as can be employed. The va
cancy at lockwood has been filled by the
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