The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-11-09

Messrs. :. F. aud w. W. Picking, oi
Chicago, arrived in town Monday morn
ing aud viii remain for ten days or two
weeks al the family residence on Patriol
street.
William Martz and Annie r. Liphart
were united in marriage at the home OF
the BRIDES parents. in Upper Turkeyfoot
township, on Sunday 9th inst, Rev. ID.
Sheerer officiating.
Mrs. Laura NJ. Lobr. Of Jeuner town
ship, last week soldto Isaac T. Kaufman.
one hundred aud eighty eight acres OF
land for 3 Too. There is a good house and
barn on the property.
Rev. Hiram King will conduct reIig-
ious services in the Somerset Reformed
Church Al 1890 O'Clock next Sunday
morning, aHd ia the Lavausville Church
at O'Clock in the afternoon.
Mr.. John A Colborn. who occupies a
position in the Office Of the Adjutant Gen
eral Of the Army at Washington, arrived
home Saturday night for the purpose Of
voting yesterday. After depositing his
ballot be returned TO the National Capi-
tai
Mr.. George Kreger. who for the past
several years has filled the position Of
superintendent Of the Mlrkleton Lumber
Company, at Markleton, this county, has
rendered his resignation, and will en-
gage in the lumber business for him
self
The elegant country residence of Mr..
and Mrs. Noah Bird. two miles south of
Confluence, was totally destroyed by hrs
Sunday night. The aged couple We're
alone in tue house at the time the fire
broke out. Loss estimated al =, 500; in
suranee not known.
Elder William Munendore delivered
his last sermon as pastor Of the Somerset
Christian Church. on Sunday evening. 10
an audience that hlled the large auditori-
um. To morrow Elder Mullendore and
family wiz leave for theil new home in
the State Of Indiana. They made many
friends in Somerset.
Murderer Peter Meyers has evidently
made up his mind that the chances are
al against his escaping the gallows and
that bis days are Numbered. Recently
he proiessed religion and was baptized by
Rev. Collins, of Meyersiale. The uu-
fortunate man spends great portion Of
his time reading the bible.
Work has been begun on the Latan
Creamery, AT Lavansville, which viii be-
gin 10 manufacture butter on an eNten-
sive scale early next spring. The cream
cry viii be owned by stock company
composed Of thirty eight stock holders,
all farmers living in the neighborhood.
The creamery is being built by W. ".
Wolf of Ohio.
Captain +. o. Kooser. who arrived home
two weeks ago, suffered relapse on
Thursday and has since been quite III,
although no alarming symptoms have As
yet manifested themselves. Ii appears
that the fever which detained him in a
hospital at Lexington, KY, for almost a
month, has not been entirely eradicated
from his system.
Notwithstanding the dire predictions
Of the weather bureau yesterday WIS
perfect election day. Voters came 10 town
early in the Gay aad at noon more votes
mad been polled in both SomeIsat borough
and township than were east at The pre-
ceding general election. There was lit
tie or no excitement on the streets, the
voters going qeietly TO the election houses
and deposi.irg their ballots.
MIR. Noses W. Yoder. Of Conemaugh
Township, raised a fine crop Of corn this
year on land which was cleared seventy
years ago by his grandfather and has never
had fertilizer put upon it, though almost
constantly under cultivation since that
time. Mr. Yoder rightly thinks this is
strong proof Of the lasting quality Of
Somerset County soil.
An entertainment will be given in the
Opera House. & 4 Thanks ingeve by rep
resentatives from all Of the religious de-
nominations in town for the purpose of
raising funds to help defray the expense
Of erecting the pretty house Of worship
now nearing completion for the United
Evangelical denomination. The pro-
gramme will consist Of vocal aud in
strumental music, recitations, dialogues,
etc
DR.. II. J. Marsden, Of Philadelphia,
who had charge of DIR. II. 5. Kimmell's
practice for several months last sum
ner during the latter's absence from
home. hes decided to locate here
permanently, and as soon as they
can be prepared viii occupy rooms over
the First National Bank. DR.. Marsden
is a capable physician and a genial gen
tlemS J, aud viii be a welcome addition
to Somersets professional ranks.
Lieutenant Eek. in command Of Com
pany I. received dispatch Monday after
noon. directing him to grant leave Of
absence 10 all members Of his command
whose place OF residence is other than
Somerset, in order that .hey might 90 to
their homes and exercise the privilege Of /
voting. About thirty of the boys took
advantage OF the opportunity. They will
report here this morning and will remain |
until they have been mastered out Of tbs |
army.
The dedication of the new Mt. Zion
Hays Reformed Church viii take place
at 10 o'clock Sunday morning, 18Th inst.
Rev. J. c. Bowman, d. D.. Professor OF |
New Testament L Exegesis in the Theologi-
cal Seminary at Lancaster, Pa, will |
preach the deiicatory sermon. There |
viii be services on Saturday evening,
when Rev. d. II. Leader, OF Salisbury.
will preach, and on Sunday evening. I
when services will be conducted by Rev. /
c. J. II lsser. editor of tbs Il Rsiorned !
Church Mssssagsr. PailaI=lphiA
The large barn Of Joseph Harshberger,
situate near Davidsviiie. Conemaugh
township. was blrnel 70 the ground at an
early hour Fr.dly N ,rning. The hlmes 4
had gained considerable headway be- /
fore they were discovered and although 1
eg2rts were made - rescue the |
horses confined in the building. they were !
unsuccessful. the tiasnes driving back the
would be reseaers from the horse stables. [
All the horses in tho barn. 10 in number,
were burned to death Several of the |
cows were saved, being kept in another /
quarter. The i6ss is estim tied at S5.OJ0. /
on which there Is some Insurance. Ths /
origin Of the fire Is not known.
jacob Trouunan, an aged aud esteemed +
citizen Of Southampton township, was
seriously, If not fatally injured Monday
evening at the B. & o. crossing near Fair /