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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-01-19
COL. E. K. MEYERS DEAD.
Death Was Caused by Being Thrown From
His Buggy.

Lib 0Nhby
Colonel Edwin Koontz Meyers. eldest
son of Hon. and Mrs. b. +. Meyers. of
Harrisburg, was found dead about 6:l5
o'clock Friday morning, in his barnyard
in the suburbs Of that city. The news of
his untimely death was received here
later in the day and was the cause Of pro-
found sorrow to his numerous relatives
and friends. Thursday evening Colonel
Meyers dined with his parents and about
o'clock started 10 drive TO his nome, a
distance of some three miles. At6o'cloek
the next morning when his hired man
went to the barn to feed his stock he saw
Mr.. Meyers team standing in the barn
yard and thought that he had fallen
asleep on his way home. He proceeded
TO awaken him, when he discovered that
he was dead. His head was resting on
the front axle of the vehicle beneath the
spring. There was an abrasion of the
skin on the left temple, and the skin on
his breast had been scared by the steel
tire of the wheel as the horses walked to
his home. Physicians who were sum-
moned said that Mr.. Meyers had evident
ly been attacked by vertigo and had fall
en- from his seat and that death may have
been caused by the blow on his temple.
1t was fully quarter of a mile from
"River Rest" Mr.. Meyers home, that
his wallet and some papers were found,
so that he had evidently fallen from his
seat at that point.
Edwin X. Meyers was thirty-nine years
CT age. He learned the printing ira de in
the Office of the Bedford Gazette, when
his father was editor of that paper, and
was afterwards associated with his father
in the publication of the Harrisburg Pa
triOt. For eight years he was State
Printer, and was prominently identified
with a number of other enterprises. He
was an earnest advocate of athletics and
was well known throughout the State as
base ball manager and on account of
his string Of thoroughbred horses. He
was identified with the State Guard at
the time of the Homestead riots, and was
also prominent in a number of secret Or
ders. Mr.. Meyers was possessed of
brilliant business qualifications, but he
will longest be remembered on account
of his generous impulses and many acts
of charity. His death will be lamented
wherever he was known, and nowhere
more sincerely than by his many Somer-
set friends.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-01-19
snulltoo Items.

II. f. and a. J. Henry have leased
Daniel Bowman's coal bank, which they
will operate during the winter.
Daniel Bowman has removed from the
summit of the Laurel Hill to this place.
f. X. Bungard has taken a contract to
haul lumber to the Barronvale mill at
$500 per 1000 feet.
Z. c. Henry has secured the agency for
Pennsylvania for well-known wall pa
per factory.
Chas. F. Rayman, who, with his young
wife, moved TO Connellsville last fall,
where he is employed in the Tin Plate
Mill, is here on visit.
J. w. Henry aud r. {. King recently
purchased two full blooded fox hounds.
G. B. King, short time since, killed
a wild cat measuring feet from tip to
tip.
On Friday night Chas. r. Henry and
bride were rendered a serenade at the
home of the groom's parents.
MIKE
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-01-19
THE BAKER ESTATE.
Philadelphia Paper Declares There Isn't
Any for the Claimants.

The Philadelphia Record on Monday
morning thus disposes of all claims of
Baker heirs:
"If the Jacob Baker estate of this city,
which alleged western heirs of sanguine
disposition have magnified to the splen-
did value of S36O, 100000, is 10 be taken as
a fair specimen of the great properties in
and around Philadelphia for which claim
ants are constantly turning up, generally
in the far West, somebody is making a
pretty penny by the deliberate deception
Of the innocent persons who figure as
heirs in these fairy stories. In the Baker
case these heirs have started up all over
which they have been led to believe be-
long TO them by right of descent
The fact is that there never was
Baker estate of any extraordinary value.
Jacob Baker, it is true, had large hold
ings of land in this city, including almost
the whole of the block bounded by Fifth,
Sixth, Market and Arch streets, and a
tract where Moyamensing prison now
stands. When he died. however, some
time before 1890, his property was not
highly appraised. for in those times land
could be had in any part of the ;ity at
very low figures. He left neither wife
nor children, so there were no direct
descendants, as some of the promoters
would make the gullible believe. All
that he owned legally passed into the
hands of his brothers, Henry and Sam
uel, and there are papers existing TO show
that the estate was properly settled.
About forty true heirs are at present
the benefciaries of Jacob Bakers accn-
mutations, and not one of them can be
called wealthy. All are the descendants
of Samuel Baker, one of the brothers, a.
the line Of Henry died out afser one gen.
Grafton. The only one of the living heirs
who is a Baker is another Samuel, an
old man, who lives at Lam bertville, y.
J. The majority bear the name OF Belts
and reside in Philadelphia and in the
neighborhood of Taylorsville, Bucks
county. Among them they still hold
title to some of old Jacobs original land,
but not one has any considerable portion.
1t is said that there never was Baker Of
the revolutionary stock, even including
Jacob and his brothers, who was worth
as much as 9O,OO0.
"Ifthe land which Jacob Baker pos
sessed had been held intact it would form
an immensely valuable estate. But such
is not the case. What the heirs now own
in scattering pieces is collectively not
more than remnant. The first Samuel,
towards the end of his life. retired from
the wool business, in which the brothers
had made their money, and traded his
downtown lots, 81 acres in extent, for
lOO-acre farm near Taylorsville, where he
established his country seat. This farm
belongs to an heir who wishes he could
trade it back again."
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-01-19
THE GREAT PRESS ALMANAC.
An Encyclopedias of Useful Information
Which Everybody Should Have.

The Philadelphia "Press" Almanac for
1895 is not only worthy of the great news
paper whose name it bears. but is fully the
equal in most respects, and in some the
superior, of the nations foremost Alman-
&C publications. 1t is well printed vol
ume OF over 800 pages, and contains infor-
nation ON all topics which the student,
be professional man, or the workman
eau possibly desire to consult. It will be
especially interesting. because of its local
statistics, TO every resident of Pennsylva-
MIA, New Jersey, Delaware and Maryland.
Special attention has been given to mat
ters of vital importance TO the farming
and agricultural interests. The Phliadel
phia Press Almanac is, in brief, q CON-
prehensive and exact supplem ent to the
great encyclopedias and dietion aries Of
the country, bringing their wealth Of in
formation up 10 date. 1t will answer any
question in the scope Of an almanac,
which may be placed before it. Its low
price. 25 cents, renders il indispensable
20 all.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-01-19
Mitchell CASE AFFIRMED.
Sentence Imposed By the Court win be En-
forced.
SUPERIOR COURT OPINION rINAL.

Interest was revived last evening in
the case Of DR.. W. F. Mitchell, of Addi-
son, who was found guilty on a charge ol
malpractice at February term Of court,
ls5s, and sentenced at June sessions the
same year 10 undergo a term of ten
months solitary confinement in the county
Jail, by the receipt of a dispatch from
Scranton announcing that the Superior
Court had affirmed the decision of the
trial court.
DR.. Mitchell, who for period of thir-
ty-three years has been one of the best
known and most successful practitioners
in the county, was convicted of having
performed a criminal operation upon
Sadie L. Beal, beautiful young girl,
whose parents reside at Sand Patch. The
trial created widespread interest through
oat Western Pennsylvania on account of
the sensational features it brought to
light
On the night OF December 81, 1896. Miss
Beal was admitted TO the Allegheny Gen
eral Hospital. where she fingered in great
agony for five or six days when death
came To her relief. y Few minutes be-
fore final dissolution took place she con
fessed 10 the attending physicians that
she had been operated upon by an aged
physician at hotel in Somerset. The
persons at the bedside were unable TO
catch the name of the physician, which
she uttered in a faint whisper.
4 week later DIR. ". +. Mitchell sp-
peared before District Attorney Colborn
and made voluntary statement pub
lished at the time in the HERALD) of his
connection with the case. His arrest,
trial and conviction followed.
Counsel for defendant filed motion
for new trial which was refused by
Judge Longenecker, and an appeal was
taken to the Superior Court, with tho re-
suit stated.
The Superior Court opinion was by
Judge Orlady.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-01-19
G. A. R. Benefit.

Col. John ii. Grover, the well-known
Veteran entertainer, will occupy the Op-
era House here on Thursday evening,
January 20th, in his grand War Enter
tainment for the benefit of II. p. Cum
minis Post, No. 2l0, G. A. r. Col. Grover
has exhibited the original Brady War
Scenes for thirteen consecutive years, and
has the permission of the u. S. Govern
ment to use them in his various Post BEN
efits. Speaking of his recent visit to
Johnstown, the Daily Tribune of that
city says: At the matinee every inch of
the hall was occupied. So many tickets
have been sold that it is necessary to hold
four separate entertainments during Col
onel Growers two days visit. Last night
he created most favorable impression
and tonight will close the brief season.
This afternoon a special school exhibition
was given. The Colonel comes TO exhibit
for the benefit Of Post 63l, and, as else
where, he will leaves snug sum of money
for the memorial fund of that Post He
is a good entertainer, and has made a
great hit.
The prices of admission will be but 10
and zoe; with reserved chairs, to be had
at NeiT & Casebeer's, at cents extra.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-01-19
School Girls Buy Cigarettes.

The cigarette habit has grown to such
an extent among the pupils of the Home
stead public schools that Superintendent
John c. Kendall proposes to resort to rad
ical means to suppress it. The habit is
not confined TO the boys. Recently the
male pupils there persuaded some of the
girls to buy cigarettes instead of candy,
and but for the timely discovery of their
inclination to yield, cigarette smoking
would doubtless have become general
among the pupils regardless Of sex.
In view of the gravity of the situation
Superintendent Kendall has decided to
enforce the law relating to cigarette deal
ers, which makes them liable to a fine Of
500 for selling cigarettes TO boys under
sixteen years Of age.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-01-19
A Simple Announcement

of interest to prospective purchasers Of
furniture. Our new '9s line is the line Of
lines with no competitive comparisons.
The only light thing about the line is the
prices. This season another Offering of
correct, trustworthy furniture is shown,
and at prices always below competitive
quotations. Again the crowds will come
and the Furniture will go. No wide
awake purchaser can afford TO buy with
out first seeing our line.
G. II COFFROTH
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-01-19
A New County Budding.

A Dispatch from Greensburg says:
WestmOreland county may lose slice of
to consist, in addition, of parts of Cambria,
Indiana and Somerset, with the county
seat at JOhnstown. 1t is reported that
prominent Cambria county politicians of
both parties are interested in the scheme
and have bill ready for presentation in
said. will not object to the scheme. but In
diana is expected to protest, while West
moreland will be heavy loser Of terri
tory.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-01-19
stonroreek Township Primary.

Notice is hereby given that Republic
can primary election will be held at
Shanksvilie on Saturday, January 22d.
for the purpose Of nominating cand d Ites
for the various township offices. Per-
sons desiring to announce as candidates
are requested TO call upon me before
Wednesday, January 10, if they wish to
have their names printed on the primary
tickets.
5. B. YODER,
fsr.r,,.,, ZEE so,v,a,,
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-01-19
Marriage Licenses.
> D. 7 VUEHf
Committeeman,

The following marriage licenses have
been issued since our last report:
Edward Mishler, COnemaugh Twp.
Lizzie Stahl, COnemaugh Twp.
Elmer d. Gnagy, Summit Twp.
Berthe smith, Meyersdale Bor.
Jacob C. Boucher, Meyersdale BOr.
Clara E. Grof, Meyersdale Bor.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-01-19
Legislature Enaets a wise Law.

The members of the last Pennsylvania
legislature enacted wise law for which
they have not been given the proper cred
it, because it is not generally known. An
act OF July 9, 1877, gives to school boards
everywhere in the state the right TO pur-
chase and pay for out of the school funds
an American flag. a flagstaff and all the
necessary appliances. This patriotic ac-
ton by the legislature will probably be
responded TO generally.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-01-19

The unprecedented rush at Uhrs Clear
ance Sale has induced the management
Of that popular establishment to aon-
time the annual Cash Clearance Sale
until after the Farmers Institute, which
meets here on February 9Th. An idea of
some Of the bargains remaining can be
had by consulting Uhl's advertisement
in another column.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-01-19
A DMINISTRATORs NOTICE.

Estate OF Lydia NJ. Davis, late of Somerset Dor
ough, Somerset county. Pa, deed.
Letters OF administration ON the above estate
having been granted TO the undersigned By
the proper authority, notice is hereby Civ
en- 10 all persons indebted 20 said estate to
make immediate payment, and those having
claims against the same TO present them for
settlement, duly authenticated, on Saturday
Feb. 26. lSsS. at the Office OF the undersigned
in Somerset borough.
OLIVER KNEPPER,
Administration
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-01-19
REPUBLICAN PRIMARIES.
Somerset Borough Primary.

--~-3NN
Notice is hereby given to the Republi-
can voters of the borough of Somerset,
that primary election will be held at
the court house, on Saturday, January
22d, between the hours Of one and seven
O'Clock p. m, for the purpose Of nOmi-
mating candidates for the various bor-
ough offices to be filled at the February
election. Candidates desiring to announce
their names will please call upon me on
or before Friday, Jan. 2Ist, at p. IN.
No announcements will be received after
that hour.
NJ. f. CRAvER.
Committeeman.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-01-19
somerset Township Primary.

The Republican primary to nominate
candidates for township Offices will be
held at the court house, in Somerset, Pa,
on Saturday, January 22d. Persons de-
string to announce their names will please
call upon me, or let their names at the
office of the Somerset HERALD, on or be-
fore Friday, January 2l.
W. T. CoUNTRYMAN,
Committeeman,
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-01-19

Calendars, Diaries, Files and Ae-
count Books of various kinds are among
the many things every Office needs about
this time Of year. And they are just the
things we are offering at special prices.
No better or more complete stock Of sta
tiOnery can be found in the city and from
Pens to Ledgers. our prices are such as 10
enable you TO save 20 per cent. on all pur-
chases.
All kinds OF Blank Books, Day
Books, Journals, Ledgers, Cash Books,
Secretary's Minute Books for Societies,
Corporations, &c, Diaries for 1885, Notes,
Receipt and Order Books, Binn's and
McKinney's Justice, Dunlap's Book Of
Forms, Penn'a Digests, all kinds Of Jus
tees and Constables' Legal Blanks, Mar
riage Certificates. Fountain Pens, and
everything along this line 10 enable you
to begin the new year on ''the square"
CHAS. H. FISHER.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-01-19
EXECUTOR's NOTICE.

Estate OF Aaron Perkgyh.le. late 0f Quema-
hOning township, somerset Co, Pa, decd.
having been issued bv the proper authority 10
the undersigned as executor Of the above es-
tate, notice Is hereby given TO all parties in
debted to sstid estate To make immediate pay
meut, and an parties having claims against
said estate will present them duly authenti-
Gated for settlement on or before Saturday,
Feb. ~, ISIS, at the Office Of Esquire L. NJ.
Hoover, IN the borough OF HoOversviile.
JOHN \. CLARK.
j. II. Uhl. Atty. Executor.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-01-19
A ADMINIsTRAToRs NoTIcE.

Estate OF Aaron Boucher. late OF Milford
township, Somerset county, Pa, decd,
Letters OF administration on the above e.
tate having been granted To the undersigned
by the proper authority, notice is hereby Civ
en- TO All persons indebted % said estate 10
make Immediate payment, and those having
claims against the same to present them duly
authenticated for settleme II. Notice is fIrth-
er given that will meet AL parties 10 make
settlement, ON Friday, February 4. lSlS, at the
FLICK House In New Centrville borough.
NJ II. BOUCHER
Admir- fOr'AarOn Boucher.
COlbOTn & COlbOrn.
Afffv- far
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-01-19
4 DSIINIsTRAToR,s NOTICE.

Estate of John Altflthcr. late OF Stonycreek
township, Somerset county, Pa, deed.
Letters administration having been grant
ed % the undersigned by the prOperauthOrity
on the above estate, notice Is hereby given 70
all parties having claims against said estate %
present. them properly authenticated fOi 4
temcnt and all parties owing said estate viii
make immediate payment OF the amount at
the house Of jefferson Nltflfher, Sfonycreek
township, or Friday. Jan. - ISoS
JOSEPH ALTFArGER.
JEFFERSON ALTFATHER,
Administrators.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-01-19
A UDIToR's NOTICE.

In re estate Of James NJ. Ankeny deed.
The undersigned auditor. duly appointed
by the proper authority To pass uppn exeep-
lOns 10 the account OF administrator andsdis-
tribute the funds in the hands OF the Admin
istrttOr To and among those legally entitled
Thereto, hereby gives notice that he will at
tend To the duties Of his appointment ON
Thursday, January -. IS'S, at O'Clock d. m.
~ his Office In Somerset, Pa, when and where
all parties interested may attend.
GEO. r. SCULL,
Auditor.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-01-19
A UDIToR's NOTICE.

Pa, on the 9th day Of Dee, lSs7, the under
signed Auditor was daily appointed To make
distribution of the funds in the hands OF
Maliuda Briuhan. Administrator Of MiIlard
r. Brinham 90 and among those legally euti-
tied Thereto he hereby give notice that ne will
attend 90 the duties Oftnc above appointments
on Tuesday, the 2iih day Of January, ISIS, az
hls Oilice IN tie 8-r0ugh Of Somerset, Pa.
JOHN Il. SCOTT
Auditor
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-01-19
AUDITORS NOTICE.

In rU-estate I'm the Orphans Court OF
OF Somerset county, Pa.
John Shafier, deed
The undersigned auditor duly appointed
by the proper authority. 10 ascertain advance
Ineut-. pass upon exceptions 10 the account
OF administrators and make a distribution Of
tie funds in the hands OF the admins traitors
TO and among those legally entitled thereto.
hereby gives notice that he Will slt at his Of
lice in somerset borough Pa, ON Thursday,
January D. lSsS. at 10 O'Clock "a. IN for the
discharge Of his duties as auditor. when and
wLer- persons Interested can attend If they
see p-oper.
G.. W. WALKER.
Auditor.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-01-19
A UDIToR'S NOTICE.

In re Assigned estate Of Isaac L. Yoder.
The undersigned auditor. appointed by the
proper authority 90 distribute the funds in the
hands Of the Assignee, to and among those
legally entitled thereto. hereby gives notice
that he will sit In his Office In Somerset. Pa.
for the purpose Of attending 20 the duties Of
said appointment, on Friday. January y,
lsis, at one O'clock p. m, when and where all
parties interested may attend.
J. c. LOWRY,
Auditor.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-01-19
4 UDIToR's NOTICE.
A UDITOR's NOTICE.

In re estate OF Noah Roberts, deceased.
The undersigned auditor. appointed by the
Court, on the 30th day Of December, A. ID.
lsa7. 10 make a distribution Of the fund in the
hands Of the administrators, TO and among
those entitled thereto and % pass upon any eX-
ceptions that may be filed. hereby gives notice
that he will sit in his Office, In the borough Of
Somerset, county Of somerset. state OF PENN
sylvania, on Thursday. the 20th day Of Janua-
~, \. ID. 1855. at one o'clock of said day, for
the purpose Of attending TO the duties OF his
said appointment. when and where all per-
sons Interested may attend u they see proper,
and in default thereof be forever barred from
participation In the distribution Of said
estate.
a. q. HOLBERT.
Auditor
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-01-19
ASSESSORS RETURNS.

a tabular statement OF the property taxa
bic for County and State purposes, a. return
ed by the several assessors Of Somerset coun-
ty, for the year, lssS -
DIsrRTC-rs cDtrSyry sT,rr
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-01-19
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR

To GU iritOBt it may concern.
Not &c is hereby given that on the third
Wednesday, being the 18th day OF January,
A d. lo.s. an application will be made 10 the
Board OF PardOus at Harrisburg, IA, for the
pardon OF Frank Leider Frank Eicher and
William Hutsel late Of Redwood. Ia. who
were convicted at September sessions 1877. OF
the offence Of receiving stolen goods, know
ing them to have been stolen. aud sentenced
TO the Industrial ReformatOry az Hunting
don, Pa.
A. G. HOLBERT,
Attorney for defendant
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-01-19
A ssIGNEEs NOTICE.

In the Matter Of the Assigned Estate Of David
j. Phitlippi, Of Cstsselman borough,
Somerset county, Ia.
Notice Is hereby given that David j. Phil
hppi has executed deed Of voluntary assign
ment OF all his estate. real, personal and
mixed, 10 the undersigned. FOR the benefit OF
the creditors % the said David ]. Phillippi.
III persons indebted to said David J. Philip
81 viii make immediate payment, and those
having claims or demands will present the
same TO the assignee at his store In kingwOod
for settlement and allowance, on Friday,
February II, lsliS.
JACOB B. GERHARD,
Fred ". Biesecker. Assignee.
Attorney. kingwOOd p. o.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-01-19
A UDITOR'S NOTICE.

Albert Berkey nd I In the Court 0r Common
Lizzie NJ. his wife Pleas OF Somerset Co,
to Pa.
Jerry BerSey. J No 15. sept Term. gG
Voluntary Assignment
Having been appointed AUditOrin thea above
assigned estate 70 pass upon the excfp-
tiOus filed 70 the account Of the Assignee
and make distribution OF the funds in the
hands Of the said Assignee To and among
those legally entitled thereto, notife Is hereby
givei. that wi.l attend Ia the dnties OF said
appointment at my office in Somerset Ia,
on Friday, the 2lst day Of January lSS at ten
o'elock a. ni.s and all persons interested can
attend.
We. RBPPEL.
AadiucF-
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-01-19
pUBLIC NOTICE.

Notice IS hereby given that the petition OF
B. :. Flec<, Executor Of the last will and tes-
lament OF William :. Morgan late OF Jenner
township, Somerset county, Pa, decd was
presented 10 the Orphans Court on the 18th
day of Decen Der, lg7. setting forth that he
had fully admi istered the estate and dfsfrib-
uted the assets. and praying the Court that he
be discharged from the duties OF said appoint
ment, and that the said petition will be heard
by the Court on Tuesday, the 18th day OF jan
uary, ISIS.
BY the Court.
JAMES NJ. COVER.
Clerk.