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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-11-03
NOAH CASEBEER. J. p.

ONE Of the men whom orr people OF
all parties respect j. Mr. Casebeer.
II has been timer AMI roofer 10 our
town for many years and still carries
on the business has good assortment
OF the Old-fAshiOned. 'ng lasting, we'll
made tinwa-e, aud does all kinds of re-
pair work in his line.
Squire Casebeer is recognized as one
Of our level-healej, reliable officers,
careful and impartial in every case that
comes before him. Ha makes a spe-
eialty Of preparing aad solemnlzing
deeds, mortgages and all legal doeu-
menis.
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Fox BROS CHARCOAL STORAGE
County Democrat, which be conducted
with dash and briiliancy during the
stirring days Of the civil war, that won
him many admirers, and may we add
many political enemies. A sincere Dem
ocrat. be spoke his sentiments through
the columns Of his paper without fear or
favor. lie disposed OF his newspaper
plant only when his law practice had
grown 10 such proportions as TO require
more o. his lime. Mr.. Hay invested his
savings in timber and mineral lands, his
foresight telling him that a market would
some day be opened for native lumber
and coal. He also invested extensively
in improved lands. and il can be truth
fully said that few farmers in the county
have better or more complete knowl-
edge Of the requirements Of the soil in
order 70 make it productive than Mr.. Hay.
He i not theoretical farmer, but Is prac-
tieal in all that he does, and freely gives
the result Of his experisnce aud study 70
his neighbo-s. When the First National
Bank was organized Mr.. Hay was elected
Vice President, position which hs con-
tinnes 70 hold. lie is stOckbolder and
director in the Electric Light company,
aud is interested in many other enter
prises. But with all Of his various inter
ests Mr.. Hay pays strict attention TO his
large Law practice, in which he has met
with eminent success. lie j. a safe coan-
selor. sn eloquent pleader. and exact aud
painstaking iB all that he does.
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s,.- l. q. JONES & son. ,s.s.
Largest and lost Extensive Lum-
Der Yards and Planing-MiIl
in Somerset County.

NROBABLY the best-kuown. aud
y evidently the most extensive, lum-
bsr dealers and planning mill men in
Somerset i the firm Of u Jones q son.
The origin OF this firm d,tes bIek u ISL
when L &. Jones established a little lum-
Der yard in this town, since which time
he has been constantly engaged in the
same business. Several years ago he
took in as partner his sou 3 r. Jones,
who had been raised ~ in the ln-nber
business. They have managed the Affairs
80 well that they have secured for their
house large and profitable patronage
and increased and extended the trade.
Their planning mill Is deserving Of
special mention on account of their
splendid facilities and Of the superiority
of be work which they turn oIL Thsy
are supplied with highly improved and
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him exactly a. be sgrees to. does t
promptly, gives everything neat, at
traetive finish. and his sixteen years
experience IL Somerset Is one continu-
Gus period Of honest dealing and salts
factory work, with the result that he i
the best known aud leading architect
and contractor in town, strictly reliable
and Trustworthy. he Is the largest
dealer in slate in Somerset county and
sells a. the lowest prices Mr.. StOddard
has many advantages over the ordinary
contractor and builder. He was reared
in Washington, d. c learned his trade
there and worked for many years both
az architectural aud carpenter work on
some Of the finest buildings in that
city; has done fine finishing work on
the White House, the 'goTernmeut Ii
brary and several other Of the finest
buildings in that beautiful city.
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JOHN II. UHL.
A Native of Somerset County. A
Well-Known Attorney 4
Reliable Citizen.

THE Uhl family is one Of old T5ltonie
~ stock and pioneers iu Somerset
county. Mr. john II. Uhl was born and
raised on the south line Of Somerset c1uH-
~, grew up on farm. secured his early
education at the home schoel- and came
10 this town shortly bef1rs the civil war
and entered the Office Of General C0froth
where he studied law until september
1851. when be was admitted % the Bar.
Engaging in the practice Of his PE7iss-
sion he built up a good elientsg7 and
now, A1sr thirty years Of worS 81
this bar. he possesses a reputation 20.
good legal judgment, fall kuowledge Of
law that makes him a safe, trusiy, eou1-
selor, a valuable adviser aud a good law
yer. He Is strictly reliable, Thoroughly
devoted 10 his clients and amply able "
e-are for their Interests; j. respected By
The Bar. esteemed by the people and
well kuoSn tO,all; p-omiusn, iu D5m'-
cratic politics: one Of the pillars Of me
Lutheran church and man Of the people
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dENERAL w.H. KooNTz.
Republican Nominee for Assem-
bly,. Lawyer and Orator

n NOSC the members u TIE SoneF-
~ 81 County Bar who have estab-
listed state side repBtatian, i would
nos do % omit gisiBg due and fuli
credit 10 oDsof oar bast-Eno~n citizens.
q leader af the bar. 3 prominent figure
in politics q nzsHrzi-b1ra orator, who
b his force q chsszeier and strength
d iuteIsecf, Al an early age became one
q the prominent figures q CIR town
and county.
General Eoonfz Is the s0n u farm
er. sas born in ssmeEzet in lsSs. Vas
educated in the pablie schools. studied
laE and Wa admitted 70 fls bs.r in
ISL. From the Tery start he was sue
esssfaI a. . lawyer; was elected Dis
triet Attorney In ls53 on the Wing
ticket made an unsaceessfsl Eacs for
the state senate in ls57 was elected
PrJth9notary in Is53. and was sent %
C5Hgrsss in 1854 and WAS reelected in
Is. after which be resumed the active
practice q his profession. in which be
has met with c9ntinuei and excellent
sueeess. General K0Oniz l. HID of
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4. c. HOLBERT
/ Prominent Educator and \.
a Leading AttOrnev.

rmlES srs 4pt 70 y j1dzss bv
Auk hey have seoompiisbe5 -.. -
h. Il freq1eutly hspp=ns thsr .f--.-'
ta0se lhz1 esczVs the frese1 or -
n ho have hen ~ service b tss
nity il which they i've. Hho 60
ihei- best effsrts wifb1ut .---.s.
winning pablie s2pnobsHou. he
have fell consesous thai they wen. ~.
thei- bes1 ard Eers uuu1lnif.1 ar..s
Others might say. such A. -rza
Holhert- who Has born ia T--f--.---
Fsys9ts coRnfy. Pz Wher tsr..---
I'VE years old his afher 5ie5 s74 u
mother nloTed - SmiihfsIf rb.-..
grsE 70 masbocd- rsetis slrz t.. ,..-
seueztiOn 10 the pnalic schao.. ana ~.
wards attending Georgs's Cress -.
my. he began ieazaing sch1 .s \.
native county Nbeu sizteeu year. 49,
and continues b teach 90 Perr.vrv.--
aud Virginia He ea.ne o. -
e5uuty in ISIS. E5sn be ta1ga- t.--
soms-heid Tie year fllioEiaz 5--
chosea PrioefpN q its C-4..--
s.b15i :. and = - thsre mi-r-ef TO-.
be acespted the prineipalsbi1 a- &c.,.
Greek Academy. where be Lat sfzri.s
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er=et the man reeagaiz ii a. best able
% 10 fine Photographic work i VIM.
II Welfey.
This gentleman produces a high
grade Of portraits. gives a perfect like
Dess, and is careful and plins5aSing in
his efforts to please his patrons; Is rea-
sDnable in his charges, and the best
photographer in the town.
Mr.. Weldey Is one Of our most pom
inent citizens has served Is terms as
Burgess Of Somerset, and during the
same period has a record Of eight
years service as a member Of the board
OF school directors. He is a scholarly
gentleman aud one Of the best posted
men in all kinds Of literature in town.
II is 8 man of marked mechanical,
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school ia his boyhood days. -u Is,a Be
re-igued and returned D. Cauaa-e.-
where he a ain tsnglt school fora uerisi
Of two YEAR. vhsu he came o. ssmsra
and ia lssz vas rendered and aeeea. :
the position Of principal of ile S1ue-,a,
public schools lie remained 5a ela-ss
OF the schools here for four years. ana
under his able supervision they maize
marked progress Mr H1l1e-- dy trsis-
ing and natural adaptabiii-y va. pssg-
liarly ftfed f1r the position of teacher
aud principal. and ke enjoyed She coz
fideucs Of the patrols II -1e Sch Lll.s a1i
the respect and affection ~ bis pupil. b.
a marked degree WhIle Still employed
in the schoolroom be gzs registered q, q
stadent-si-law aud took up bis studies in
the Office OF Codroth e. Rlppe- Jutas
l6,h day Of Nay, ls>-. be was lliy al
miited 10 prAe-ice 10 the severa. courts Of
this county
Attorney Holbert has made q specially
Of criminal law and has been ralnsr-d
- ---- --Nl--t -N+a t'.- -aa.a- H..a
the criminal courts sine be wa admitted
% the bar. His skill a. a rsasol5r 41ia
debater. his thorough knowledge 0t the
law. his studi0us habits, al combine %
make him an exceptionally able a1as-
ney.
Asa counselor he Is not 4p- .1 .lsea
false position when c5nfroute1 5y
knotiy legal proposition. and is a man li
safe and unbiased Judgment. Clients
who entrust their business t1 Mr.. Ha.-
bert's care can always rest assured .hli
they win receive promp; attention aai
his best services.
Mr. Holbert has al Nays taken an active
part in politics. having s,Emped The
county for the Republican nominees in
every campaign since his admission %
the bar. He Is a flrcefui speaker and
popular with the pc lple.
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SOMERSET HOUSE.

G1Of only the oldest bat one 81 the
HZ best hotels in this part Of the
country is the Somerset House, which
for long years past has maintained and
enjoyed a reputation second 10 no other
house in this part Of the state. Il IS
highly deserving Of the generous sup
port that it receives. ani i well and
fav0rably knoxn not only % the resi-
dents Of Southwestern Pennsylvania,
bat 70 the thousands Of travellers from
all parts Of the country who have
availed themselves Of frst-elass hotel
accommodations II i not Only a
pleasant aud e)avsnient resort for the
travelling public, but i one Of the most
hOmelike and comfortable hotels in the
STATE. Ali the comforts and convent
encss OF home can b. f1ani there, the
table Is laden to overfio wing with the
choicest, well-coOked eatables that the
market affords, aud when you are
ready to retire for the night you ara
shown 70 a clean, cheerful looking
room where you Camille down on a
good, comfortable bed and rest uadis-
turbed.
This house Is heated with hot air and
lighted by electricity. IL has an Office,
diningrOom, plrlor aud sample rooms
all on the ground hior. Taey are all
large and eomnoiioGs, handsomely
furnished and elnvenisntly arrA1g-i
Mr. Tayman, the proprietor OF this
house, j. g veter4n in the hotel bu,i-
ness His years Of experience have been
the school wherein ne has learned the
secret Of holding all the trAls that
e)mes to him II Is s0eiabls aui
agreeable, kinl All acc)nnpIltiak.
AMI has the respect anl emf ience Of
al his guests and patrons.
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A Leading Republican Of the Work
ing Element Of the Party.

rOHS 5. sHAFER the subject OF
this sketch, j. the youngest son Of
the late ex-Sheriff Josiah SHsfsr. He
was born in Allegheny township on the
sih day of January. Is55, and Is therefore
nearing his 48ih mile stone. he Taught
one term in the public schools Of the
county and the following winter entered
the HERALD Office 70 learn the art Of
printing. Heserved his full time Of three
yean ~ an apprentice. and was aner-
wards elected Constable Of Somerset bOr-
ongh. in which capacity he served one
term. refusing a second nomination. he
was then elected High Constable. ap-
pointed Chief Of Police and Borough
Weigh-master, in which capacities he
served for two year,. v hen be again en-
tered the HEaiLn osnee and remained
there f1r about twelve years. Mr.. Shafer
l. . gos iypesetter aud proofreader, and
j. without doubt one Of the best all round
printers that we know Of. He has time
and again set type an entire day from
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FIRST NATIONAL BANK.

prominent physicians in this city who
has made record for himself and is
doing great good in the healing art,
We are pleased tO mention in our re-
view Of professional men the name OF
DIR. p. r. Shsffrr, who came TO this
town eight years ago from Bedford,
Pa, where be had been engaged in
the practice Of medicine for the previ-
Gus two years.
DIR. Shaffrr is one Of those self-made.
industrious young men, skillful and
master Of every detail of the medical
profession.
The DR.. is a an aIumnus Of the Gin
cinnati Eclectic Medical College, where
he graduated with the honors Of his
class, passing the rigid examinations
with a percentage Of l01-Or perfect
in every branch Of study. The Eelee-
tic Medical College is an institution
from which have come forth hundreds
aud even thousands OF the finest ply
sicians now practicing in America,
aud is recognized as one Of the most
complete and thorough colleges to be
found anywhere. Their entire system
Of practice is an advanced method of
battling with the numerous diseas ;
that affiict mankind, and the more
that is known of this modern and
skillful method of treatment, the more
popular it becomes with the people.
Eight years ago DR.. Shaffer came to
this town, young man, but little more
than twenty-three years Of age. having
graduated soon after he was twenty
one. His practice was at first small,
but his successful manner Of treating
patients, his thorough diagnosis and
watehful care soon won for him the
respect and confidence of our people,
and his practice grew accordingly.
To-day among "uf worthy citizens he
is in high esteem, enjoying a liberal
patronage from among the best fami-
lies of Somerset and the surrounding
country.
DIR. Shaffer is Al expert in the treat
ment of all ailments peculiar to
this c'untry. He believes strictly
in the introduction aud appli-
cation OF everything that will reduce
human suffering and cure the many
ills to which the human family is sub
ject. He is always reasonable in his
charges, careful and conscientious in
his treatment stands well with the
public, and is a progressive, industri-
Gus, capatle practitioner; possesses the
eonfidense and esteem Of the people,
ard has a bright, promising future
b, fore him.
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cases ever prosecuted in the county came
before the Court
Attorney BieseeSer i clear reas 1ner.
q Logical. forcibie ialker, and always
commands attention when he arises 10
address the court o- 4 jury- He has -
tabiished Large and grSsying practice
and j. conceded 10 ne one Of the ahlest
and best equipped lawyers a. the bar
Mr.. Biesecker has taken an active part
in politics ever since be became a voter,
and served as Chairman Of the Republi-
can County Committee for SIX oonseeu-
tive terms, during which the q. o. P
rolled up some Of the largest msi0rities
in the history Of the county
Nr. Biesecksr l. dignified in his bear
ing. broad in his views. with easy, gra-
cious manners. and popular with all who
have learned % know him
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manuscript without single error. Be
sides working in this Office be has been
employed on the Somerset County Demo-
crat, Somerset Standard, JOhnstOwn
Daily Tribune. and the Johnstown Daily
Democrat, giving entire satisfaction
wherever employed. In 1875 he was
awarded first premium by the Somerset
County Agricultural Society for fine PEN
mansbip, he having written with a steel
pen the Lords prayer, his name, date Of
year and month " thin circle the size Of
a silver dime. For the past four years he
has been employed a. bOokkeeper at the
meat market Of the well known firm OF
zsigler & Psrson, and when working at
his trade in daytime posts their books
and attends to their correspondence at
night.
In 1879 Mr.. Shafer was married to Miss
Laura Picking. youngest daughter Of the
late Barnet Picking. They have three
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great labor-savlng pianer. a - - t''a-
scroll saw, sticker, etc, as well as Otb9r
machinery needed 70 turn out first-elass
work. The stock of building material
which this house keeps constantly on
hand is very large. embracing everything
needed for the construction OF any house.
Being practical builders aud contractors,
as well as thorough lumbsrmen. they
prepare their material so that there is
little or no vase in it. This is big saw
ing and one that is highly appreciated
by the buyer.
I. G. Jones & Son are ex eusive con-
tractors and builders. aud the sphere of
their operations extends all over this
part of the country. They are not only
capable ard competent, bat are thor
oughly reliable and trustworthy good
for all they promise aud willing to ful6ll
every obligation.
By dealing with this popular firm in
any of its departments the public will
receive the best treatment and get what
ever they may purchase at the lowest
possible prices and Of the best grade.
They cut and prepare material to order
Of any size. shape or style 10 suit the
customer; are prompt, capable aud up
to date. and tho planing mill. lumber
yard and contracting business of 1. G.
10 es & Son is the most extensive and
popular institution OF its kindsin Som
erset.
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CHARLES F. UHL, JR.
One of the Most Promising Young
Members Of the Bar.

n HE y,ungest member Of the Somer-
" set County Bar. both in point Of
admission and years, is Charles +. Uhl,
Jr.. who read law in the Office of Coffroth
a Ruppel and was admitted TO practice
on the 5th Of January, 1886.
Mr.. Uhl is the only son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles F. Uhl, and received his ed
ucation ia the Somerset public schools,
having graduated in the class Of ls9O; was
a teacher in the public schools Of this
town, and the first Democratic male
teacher for generations.
Disregarding his opportunity to engage
in a well established mercantile business.
he followed his own inclination TO lead a
professional life. and by hard study aud
close attention TO the law has won a rep
utation for legal knowledge and profes-
siOnal ability rarely attained by men of
his age. Mr.. Ubl is close student and
nothing gives him more pleasure than to
investigate thoroughly some intricate le-
gal proposition; in fact he finds recreation
in work OF this character. and il can be
said thst his preceptors. As well as the
general public, have confidence in his
Judgment and any opinion that he may
express on legal question.
Perhaps the most celebrated case with
which Mr.. Uhl has been connected since
mis- admission 70 the bar was the defense
Of the unfortunate Roddy brothers, who
were executed April p. ls9s. The Rod
dys were ignorant, penniless young men.
accused of the gravest crime known to
the law, and their helpless position APP
pealed TO the sympathies of the young at
torney who labored with all of his over
10 establish their innocence. Although
Messrs. Coffroth & Ruppel were sssoci-
aied with him in the conduct of the de-
fense, they entrusted the preparation Of
the case to Mr.. Uhl. and when final ap-
peal was made 10 the Board Of Parions,
he was asked to make the argument be-
fore that honorable body.
A Democrat by birth aud believing In
the policy aud traditions OF the JtfIerso-
nian party, Mr.. uhl has taken an active
part in politics ever since he reached his
majority. and is the present nominee of
his party for the Office OF District Attor-
ney. While his defeat is a foreg,n con-
elusion. it can still be said that he would
discharge the duties of that Office with
credit % himself and the county and will
receive as large vote a. any candid ate
his party could have named.
In social life Mr.. Uhl is one Of somer-
sets most popular young men. Uprigh'.
courteous. genial, he hunters his friends
by the hundreds.
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PHILIP GILBERT.

n NOTABLE resident Of somerset >
~ Mr.. Philip Gilbert. who was ooi"
in Cumberland county, Pa, in me y'e-
lS0s. and removed with his parents "
this place when he was eight yearS OF AS''
and where he has since continuously 80
sided Although having reached the 70
markable age of ninety years Mr. oiio'',
Is still remarkably well-preserved aHl
might readily be mistaken for mar y
sixty. When fourteen years Of age
learned the shoemaking trade aud i'i''~
ed that occupation up until about oD.
year ago. when he retired, after hA'in-
followed the same lire Of work for mO''
than three quarters o. century.
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VALENTINE HAY.

tAALENTINE HAY, ESQ was born
" IN Brothersvalley township. in this
county received his education in the
public schools and Heidelberg Universi-
". Tifin. Ohio. aud at an early age en-
tered the on e Of Jndge Bser as a student
Al law. Shortly after his admission 10 the
Bar he became the editor OF the Somerset
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p. F. sHAFFER, NJ. D.

NERHAPS no section of the State
IL has more able, better informed,
more scientific and Jealous members OF
the medical profession than Somerset
county, and the Somerset contingent
is always in the lead in all scientific
and medical researches Among the
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FREDERICK scHENcK.
Fine Merchant Tailor and Cutter.

CLOTHES made for nobody in par
~ tieular hardly ever at anybody
in particular, Is an old and true saying.
Tie services of a competent cutter are
required by everybody who desires to
make a respectable appearances. We
have such person in our midst in the
person Of Charles Frederick Sehenck.
This gentleman has been practical
tailor and cutter for a number OF years
and understands both trades thoroughly
and guarantees a good ft for every
body.
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N/IrH an experience % sixteen YEAR 7
w the shoe business exclusively. you -
rely on their judgment for Quality, ~ Is 'H-
Fit. in all lines Of footwear
Among the leading Ladies Fine L.N
handled is the Coming shoe. ''s0rusi> s5-''
and the Queen Qualify. $500.
Ia Gents Shoes. the celebrated 'e' %
Keith Line.
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RESIDENCE OF FOX BROTHERS

his profession with such assidnity that be
proved a strong and successful candidate
fsr District Attorney in Mag ias-. M
Meyers i thoroughly conversant with
the practice and usages % the prothonota-
rvs Office. and will bring 70 the District
Attorneys Office q knowledge Of eonrt
practice. which, coupled with his reeeg-
nizsd legal training and ability, VIII
make him an efficient servant of the
Commonwealth and Of the people he viii
be chosen 70 represent.
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children. two sons and one daughter.
In 1895 Mr.. Shafer was candidate for
Register aud Recorder aud Clerk Of the
Orphans Court, and, although defeated
by small majority, the handsome vote
he received at home shows the high re-
spect and esteem the people have for him
where he has resided almost all his life.
Mr.. Shafer will again offer ss a candi-
date for Register aud Recorder at the
coming Republican primary election and
solieits the support Of all who believe in
assisting thoroughly capable and relia-
bic. hard-working member Of the party
to Office.
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VII. ii. wELFLEY.
Artistic photographer, Scholar
and Prominent Literateur.

n TOPOGRAPHY a. an art Is one
II which requires that the man who
succeeds shall Be an artist Of special
skill and practical ability, and in Som
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artistic and literary ability, and many
readable articles from his pen have
appeared in this paper.
The Somerset waterworks were pro-
jeetei aud constructed during Mr..
Weliiey's term Of service As Burgess.
and Ii il largely due to his pluck aud
determination that the project was
carried out to Successful conclusion
aud that the town possesses this spIen-
did and successful plant.