The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-03-23

ship. WestInoreland county, were mar
ried in this place on March 18th b,
Esquire Noah casebeer.
The residence Of VIM. L.ape. in stony
creek township. was recently consumed
by fire. Laps i unmarried aud lived
alone. The fire is supposed 10 hav.
originated from defective flue.
Mr.. Harry Smith and Miss Mary F
Sehrock, both OF Berlin, were united in
marriage ON Sunday. 18th iast.. at the
residence Of the officiating clergyman
Rev. II. \. Cameron. il this place.
Mr.. Ross G. BruRer aud Miss Laura
Christner, both OF Milford township, were
united in marriage at the Lutheran par
sonage, in New Centreville, on Sunday
March 9th. a. b. Miller officiating.
Mrs. Fred Brant, aged 20 years, died al
the home Of herson-in- law, a. ]. Cober,
iE Brothersvaliey township, Tuesday
night, 18th inst. Deceased was visiting
at the home of Mr.. Cober where she con-
tracted pneumonia.
At the drawing OF Jurors for the May
term of United States District Court in
Pi1sburg on Saturday, the name of Viii
liam II. Tayman, OF Evansville. was
found among thegrand jurors, and Henry
Hefiley's, of Somerset. among the petit
jurors.
Rev. T. J. Bristow has resigned the
charge of the Somerset Presbyterian
Church and viii request the presbytery OF
Redstcne to release him from the same.
After April lst his address will be New
Brighton, Pa. On Sunday evening Rev.
Bristow win preach in the Reformed
Church.
As appears by public notice elsewhere
in this paper, the firm of J. d. Miller x
Son, at lockwood, has been dissolved by
mutual consent, the junior member hav-
ing disposed of his interest to his brother,
J. NJ. Miller. J. W, or "Tlm," as he is
best known among his friends, will open
a gen:lemen's furnishing store in Pitts
burg. where if taste and hustling qualities
count for anything he will meet with
success.
In looking over some old church rec
ords recently, VIM. H. Rappel. Esq,
made the interesting discovery that on
Sunday morning. September ., 1856, the
Rev. Hsverstick held his first commu
nion season in the Lutheran church at
Somerset, and in the administration OF
the holy ordinance he was assisted by
Rev. Daniel Heilig, of Preston county,
Va. About seventy five persons partici-
pated. The services were attended by
GOV. Ritner aud the Secretary of State,
Mr.. Burroughs, who were visiting here
at that time.
In the alleged production of those two
learned collaborat0rs-ShOber and Kim
mell-which appeared in the ''fake'' jour
nal last week, the following occurs:
This is the Scull theory upon which
the hypothesis of eternal Scull suprem-
acy is based of which the great nebular
hypothesis is but a feeble imitation and
compared with which the theory of Co
pernicus becomes an ObStTttse conglom-
Grated unintelligible absu-dity."
Excuse our Chinese. but what Sho-
berism? We can imagine George wink
ing his other eye. when his collaboration
read the above to him, poking him in the
short ribs and saying: SAMMY, if that
don't mean increased valuation, don't
know what it does mean. The drinks are
on you. Cider for twor'
A dams county Democrats have declar-
ed for General Coffroth for Governor,
which N ives tue Pittsburg Leader to
suggest that your uncle Aleck" has
reached an aga when he had better de-
vote his ti.ns ID ms1i;ation aud prayer
rather than chasing rainbows- We beg
to inform the Leader that General Cof-
froth is the youngest old man in Penn
svlvania and possesses more vigor and
courage than all of the other candidates
who have been mentioned for the Demo-
cratic nomination. The HERALD viii do
everything in its power 70 encompass the
Generals defeat should he secure the
nomination. but at the same time it Will
not permit him to be retired at an age
when he is in the fnll enjoyment of his
physical and intellectual powers
A Jennertown, Somerset County, eorre-
spondent tells US of boy preacher of
that community who has been attracting
widespread attention during the past
few weeks. He is twelve years old and
MS name is Eddie Witt, being son of
Mr.. and Mrs. d. l.. Witt. It is said that
at the age of six or seven the lad could
be seen going to the orchard with Bible
aud hymn book and attempting to preach
before he was able to read. His first
effort in the pulpit was made at eleven.
our informant says, and at series Of
meetings conducted for the past few
weeks at Jennertown the boy preached
several sermons. Immense crowds were
attracted and his hearers are said 10 have
bsen deeply impressed with the power
aud eloquence Of the youthful preacher.
-Johnstown Tribune.
Mrs. Rosie Coleman, aged 81 years, died
on Thursday morning between the hours
Of eight and nine O'Clock at the home Of
hor son-in-law, Mr.. Frank B. Weimsr,
on Main Cross street. Deeeased's maid
en- name was Miller, and she was born in
Jenner township. When a young wo-
man she was married to Hiram Coleman,
OF Somerset township. and 10 them were
barn thefolIowing named children. all of
whom survive: Mrs. Barnes, Of Califor-
MIA; Mrs. l. D. Leydig, of Glencoe. this
county: Mrs. Frank b. Weimer, at whose
home she died, and Charles, young
farmer of Somerset township. Mrs. Cole
man was widely known throughout the
county aud was highly esteemed by all
OF her acquaintance. She was consist
ent member of the Lutheran church.
When her husband died S2 years ago he
was buried in his wedding clothes, and
when Mrs. Coleman was inferred Satur-
day afternoon she was clad in her we'd
ding gown.
Rev. Mark A. Collins, Of Berlin. viii 90
TO kngland TO serve as the pastor Of the
Disciple church in the town OF Chester.
Several days ago, says the Berlin Record,
Mr.. Collins received a letter from Chester
asking him if he would accept call. and
upon replying in the affirmative he re-
ceived a cablegranl 10 come at once lie
leaves Monday 2s5h for New York and
next day viii board the cunard liner Au-
rania for the Atlantic trip. Mr. Collins
has been TO Chester and he informs as II
is picturesque town of $1,000 population
and was one Of the old Roman towns,
portions Of the Roman walls still remain
ing. Among other scenes OF Interest Is
Uawardea castle, Giadstone's private
residence. which Is situated outside but
within view Of the town. The eongrega-