The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-08-03

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Pa. who preached 70 large congregation
in the Presbyterian church on last sun
day morning, has kindly consented TO oc-
cupy the same pulpit next Sunday morn
ing.
Mary. the twelve-year-old daughter OF
Rev. and Mrs. John H. Knepper, Of
Meyersdale. died on Thursday night last.
She was an exceptionally bright and
promising child and her nntimely death
was crushing blow 10 her parents
Mr.. Andrew Wooley, the West End
timer. exhibits the skin Of large rattle
snake he recently killed in the neigbor-
hood OF Breakneck rocks. The skin Of
the reptile is said to be sn unusually
handsome specimen, being spotted with
brilliant squares.
Mrs. Nancy Livengood, one OF the most
estimable ladies Of Salisbury, died a;
her home in that place ON Wednesday
night, aged 67 years. She was cemforted
during her last hours by the presence Of
her son, W. 5. Livengood, of the editorial
staff of the Los Angeles, Cal, Times
Dir. Charles Fisher, of Oakland, Cal,
died at his home in that city on Friday,
! from typhoid fever. The remains will be
brought to Berlin, his former home, for
burial. Deceased was about forty years
old, and unmarried. He had been aresi-
dent Of California for fifteen years.
TheSunday School Of the Lichty United
Evangelical Church will hold picnic
on Saturday, 18th inst, in the grove ad-
joining the church, and on the same even
ing they will hold festival, the proceeds
to be devoted to the beneiitof the church.
4 cordial invitation is extended 10 the
public to be present.
The lockwood postoflice was burglar
ized Sunday night, money, pocket books
and other articles being taken. Letters
were opened, second aud third class mail
matter was looted, and playing cards
were scattered over the floor. Postmas-
ter Miller keeps a small store of fancy ar
ticies, books, stationery, etc, in eonnec-
ton with the postofiee.
A concert for the benefit of the Child
ren's Aid Society will be given at the
Highland Inn, on Saturday evening,
August 9th, promptly at 7:45 o'clock. Mrs.
William Wolfe and Mrs. J. G. Simpson,
OF Pittsburg, viii assist with the program.
General admission, p cents. Tickets can
be had at Benford's drug store, and the
Office Of the Highland Inn.
The question Of who can talk Of his
salary and who must call his pay
wages is settled by the congress Of the
United States. In the bankruptcy bill
thai has become law it is stipulated that
wage Garner shall mean sn individual
who works for wages. salary or hire, at
rate Of compensation not exceeding 81, $50
per year.
For the elegant new organ, which was
used for the first time last Sunday morn
ing tn , officers aud members Of the Pres
byterian congregation are indebted to
Miss Mabel Mckinley, aud they desire,
in this way. to convey 10 her their most
hearty thanks, with assurances Of their
high appreciation Of her kindness. their
| gratitude for the generous donation. and
many kind wishes to the Ii ,eral giver.
Farmer John II. Morrison's ~Orchard
Grove Farm" near Bakersyilie, has be-
come popular resort for city families
who seek quiet aountain retreat aud
wholesome home diet during tie heated
season. Three or four families of Pitts
burg and McKeesport people enjoyed the
hospitality of his home last month aud
| the indications are that his house will be
crowded with guests during August.
Farmers living on The east side Of the
| Allegheny mountain, who visited here
on Monday, report that no rain has fallen
in that vicinity for several weeks and as
a result grass, corn and oats are suffering
on account of the prolonged drouth. 1t
is difficult for farmers in the region about
Somerset, where rain has fallen every
day or two during the period mentioned,
to realize that such state Of affairs
should exist only twenty miles away.
Mr.. William P. Huston has returned
from Pittsburg, whittier he had gone sew
eral months ago for the purpose OF re-
ceiving professional treatment for a seri-
Gus physical disability incurred while in
the army. His numerous friends will be
panied 10 learn that he was not perma-
nently benefited by expert treatment.
He has lost the sight of one Of his eyes
and the sight Of the remaining one is
greatly impaired
Fred Ankeny. of near Derry, West
morslsnd county. died very unexpected
ly on Sunday morning at the home of his
brother-in-law-JOhn II. HGston-in this
/ place. Deceased came to Somerset on
last Wednesday for the purpose of visit :
ing with his relatives, and immediately
upon his arrival was confined TO bed.
Death resulted from cancer of the
stomach. II was ffty-four years of age
and is survived by one child, his wife
having died number Of years ago. He
was a son of the late Henry Ankeny, of
this county.
The B. & o. r. r. has induced the com
mittee of arrangements for the 18th an
nual reunion OF the Lqtherans of Somer-
set county. to be held August 10Th, TO
change the place of meeting to a bsauti-
ful grove near YOder Station. All
trains viii stop at the grove. In addition
to the address to be delivered by Senator
Wellington, of Maryland, addresses viii
be delivered by NJ. L Caller. of Bedford,
and others. Music will be furnished by
conoert baad and several of the best
church ehoirs in the county. Dinner
viii be served on the ground at a noder-
ate price.
Register and Recorder Cover received
dispatch from Captain Z. o. Kooseg,
Monday evening. bearing the news that
Charles Shaffer. A private OF Company /,
is i'll with typhoid fever and asking for
the consent of his parents before renov-
ing him from Camp Thomas 20 a hospital
on Lookout Mountain. Mr.. Cover as.
sumed the responsibility of telegraphing
instructions for the immediate transfer Of
the sick soldier. owing to the fact that his
father, Adam B. 81 after. of Jenner town
ship. lives twelve miles from Somerset.
and it was impossible TO eommunieate
with him before Tuesday.
An article of agreement, bearing date
November q, lS)s, between Alexander
Hanlon aud John Mier, of q lemahoning
township. Somerset county. relative TO
the farming for term of nine months
/ from date of three acres Of arabic land
and two hundred aud fiffy acres of wood
land in that township. has recently been
shown TO US The land was surveyed in