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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-02-14
ovsrtaxing a childs Memory.

Speaking about precocious chill
dren" said resident of North Indian
apolis few evenings ago, reminds
me of an incident which occurred
about three years ago in this locality.
The family in question lived in beau
tiful cottage home on Clifton street
The parents were well educated, and
they had three children-two boys and
girl. The boys were rather slow, as
the world would term il in their men,
tai capacity. while the girl was unu-
suslly bright and preeocious in her
nature. The parents were very proud
of her and taught her easy verses and
stories which she would repeat at the
request of her mothers friends, who
wondered at her brilliancy. At last
the mother thought if she could teach
her to repeat 'Curfew Shall Not Ring
Tonight with accuracy and proper
expression, she would accomplish
wonderful feat and her little 3-year-
old tot would be the admiration of the
entire city. So she set about to accom-
plish the task aud spent many long
and weary days before the little one
could repeat the poem-a task which
is difficult for one OF mature years, and
much training as an elOcutionist.
Finally her dream was realized. Her
baby, In her childish talk and simple
ity, could repeat the poem word for
word and with her dimpled hands she
would emphasize the strongest pas
sages with the proper gesture.
Zone night they gave party and in
vited their friends. During the even
ing the guests, knowing the remarka-
bic ability of the child, asked her TO
speak for them. The mother, anxious
to astonish her guests with her baby's
wonderful memory asked her to speak
'Curfew Shall Not Ring Tonight
"The child was tired and sleepy, but
she needed her mothers request. She
began the difficult task, but when about
half way through she forgot. Her
mother helped her out by prompting,
and she continued. Finally she hesi-
tated again and said:
II 'tan't member it, mamma"
"At last tired aud sleepy she sank
down on the floor and soon fell asleep.
The mother carried her TO her bed and
snugly tucked the covers about her.
But the little one was nervous and in
short time symptoms of brain fever be
gan to develop. All through the night
in her delirium she would cry out:
II tan't member it, mamma"
The fond parents realizing their
mistake, did all in their power TO re-
store the little one to health again, but
il was too late. The months of weary
toll and the climax of the night were
too much for the childish nature and
ability of the babe, and before dawn
she had passed into that peaceful sleep
which knows no Weakening. No, it
dnes not pay to tax the mental ability
OF child beyond its strength. In
dianapolis Sentinel.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-02-14

ing up to the average. it indicates that
something IS wrong, the animal not be-
ing comfortable, aud unless the quar-
ters are free from draughts the farmer
will pay 8 penalty for negligence
New varieties Of plants are offered
every season. and seeds are of all kinds
and for all climates. There is no doubt
Of the fact that the varieties Of fruits
and vegetables are improving every
year. but il is well not TO expect too
much Of new varieties. It will be OF
great advantage 10 farmers, however, II
they viii test some of the latest kinds
oy using packet Of seeds or a few
plants, but j: is not safe to discard an
old variety until better one has been
tested. Varieties which thrive and do
well In some sections and on certain
soils may be worthless elsewhere.
Much interest is taken in the intro
duetion Of Eew grasses, the farmers be-
ing desirous of securing the kinds that
will grow under adverse circumstances
The best grasses in any section, when 3
pasture is desired, are the kinds that
are indigenous to the soil, as they are
harder than those that are better adapt
ed for other sections. No variety will
thrive unless on good soil There are
claims made for some kinds that de-
serve attention, but pasture grass
should be nutritious or it will not give
satisfaction.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-02-14
A Real Wonder.

The smartest dog in Philadelphia, If
not in the world, lives near Fortieth
and Walnut streets. During a fire at
the house he rushed Into the seething
flames and returned bearing between
his teeth the unconscious form Of an
infant which the nurses had forgotten.
In he dashed again and this time re-
turned with a second babe. For third
time he dashed into the smoke and
flames and the crowd wondered, for IL
was then known that there was not
another living human being in the
house. But a great cheer went up
when the dog trotted out from the
flames once more, this time carrying in
bis teeth the fire insurance policy
Philadelphia Inquirer.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-02-14
The Laugh on the General.

The late Gen. Clinton b. Fisk was
once addressing a Sunday School Con-
ventiOn. One of the speakers had re-
minded the children that it was Wash
ington's birthday.
"Children," said Gen. Fisk, "you all
know that Washington was general
Perhaps you know that L am also a
general. Now, can any one tell what
was the difference between General
Washington and myself?"
II know, sir" replied small boy in
the back part of the room.
"Well, what was the difference ?''
said Gen. Fisk, smiling at the lads
eagerness.
George Washington couldn't tell 8
lie, sirp' cried the boy, in exultan
tones.
Shouts of laughter followed, in
which the general heartily joined.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-02-14
How Wars Begin.

Tommy was reading the war news.
When he finished he came over to his
mother and said:
Mamma, how do wars begin?p
"Weil. suppose the English hauled
down the American flag, and that the
Americans
Here Tommy's father interviewed.
"My, dear" he said, "the English
would not"
Excuse me, they would"
"Now, dear, who ever heard of such
a thing ?"
"Pray do not interrupt
"But you are giving Tommy wrong
ideaIn
II am not, sir"
"You are, madamw
"Don't call me madam won't al
low itr'
"rn call you what choose ~
''I'm sorry / ever saw You, you are
So"
Tommy (going out)-"It's all right;
think / know how wars begin" -
Golfers Weekly.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-02-14

There is no better medicine for the
babies than Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy. Its pleasant taste and prompt
and effectual cures make il favorite
with mothers and small children. 1t
quickly cures their coughs and colds,
preventing pneumonia or other serious
consequences 1t also cures Group aud
has been used in tens of thousands of
cases without single failure so far as
we have been able to learn. It not
only cures Group, but when given as
soon as the croupy cough appears, will
prevent the attack. In case of whoop-
ing cough it liquefies the tough mucus,
making it easier to expeetorate, and
lessons the severity and frequency of
the paroxysms of coughing, thus de-
priving that disease of all dangerous
consequences. For sale by all drug
gists.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-02-14

All the right, title. interest claim and de
mand OF Martha Jane L7rfoss and Jacob Ter
fosS Of in and to all Of certain dwelling
house and the eastern half OF two contiguous
lots OF ground situate i'm the borough OF
lockwood. Somerset county, Pa, and known
and numbered on the general plan OF said
borough as lots Nos. lsS and lS4, being 100
Quare feet OF said two lOis Of ground. Bound
"a on the north by the B. & o. nail road, east
by an alley, south by CasSelnan river. west
by lot OF James ID. CFiIchfield. having thereon
erected "A two-stOry frame dwelling house and
outbuildingS being the same premises which
Phineas j. Meimer and Mary F., his vile, by
deed dated October , lSS1. conveyed TO Au-
gustus Leaf and Augustus Leaf aud Nora, his
wife by deed dated October > loai, conveyed
the same 10 John Ryan, and by John Ryan 10
Robert +. kiernan- by deed dated October 10,
lss5 and by Robert r. kiernan 10 Martha
Jane Zer1Oss and Jacob ZerfOss, by deed dated
March 81, iSsi.
Taken in execution and TO be sold as the
property OF Martha lane ZerfOss and Jacob
Lerfoss, at the suis OF Robert +. kiernan,
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-02-14
A Hint for Next Tims.

A few evenings since a certain young
man called on mis- best girl to spend the
evening. When about to return home
the conversation ehanced to turn to art,
and the young lady said to him that he
reminded her Of the Venus de Milo,
whereupon the young man was delight
ed, thinking surely it was symmetrical
form she alluded TO. When he got
home lie consulted an encyclopedias,
and TO his deep ehagrin and mOrIifica-
ton found that the Venus de Milo had
10 arms. He went down into the eel
lar and tried to butt out his brains Oh a
soft cabbage Berlin Ohio Bee.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-02-14
Two Ways of Telling it.

"He run Il into me all right" said
the defeated pugilist, wiping the blood
from his nose after the fight was over.
"But he licked me fair. l amt dOin'
no beefin'. had i'm goin' 10 de sixt
round, tut / didn't foller it up. It's
all right an 1 hain't putin up no
hOlIer.
His literary friend, however, fixed it
up for him in little better shape, and
this is the way it appears 10 the papers,
according to the Chicago Tribune:
"I have only to say. concerning the
fight betw sen Mr.. Biffim and myself,
that he is one Of the most accomplish
ed and scientific ring generals whom l
have ever encountered in the pGgilistic
arena, and he won the contest strictly
on its merits. On my own behalf |
might plead that was overeonfident
and did not exert myself to the full ex-
tent until it was too late, but such ex-
euses are both trite and commonplace.
1t must have been apparent, however,
to those who were watching US closely,
that / had decidedly the advantage of
Mr.. Bitfim in the sixth round, and had
L followed it up with my usual skill
the result might have been different
The outcome Of great boxing match
is so dependent upon those fortuitous
aud seemingly trivial things that flash
before the mental vision of the contest
ant with the suddenness and unpre-
meditated effect of a kaleidoscope, that
it is difficult to embOdy in words a
definite idea of what constitutes the
turning point in combat, the success
or failure to take advantage Of which
crowns the brow Oftae aspiring glad
iator with the laurels of victory or over
whelms him with the stigma of defeat.
1 have the honor to subscribe myself" "
etc etc
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-02-14

Representative Vincent BOreing, who
is resident Of London, KY, has come
to the defense Of that little town,
which has achieved a doubtful fame
since the shooting of Goebei. He says:
at is not the resort of assassins. There
has not been an open saloon nor a
homicide in the town for the last twen-
ty-five years. 1t is just as accessible by
rail as Frankfort. 1 wish likewise to
make it plain that London, KY, is not
the centre Of feuds, as has been report
ed in the newspapers. The town is the
seat of university, has eight churches,
a national bank and two newspapers.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-02-14
Prepare for Spring.

Don't let this season Overtake you
before you have attended to the Inn
portant duty of purifying your blood
with Hoods Sarsaparilla. By
taking this medicine now you may
save sickness that will mean time and
money as well as suffering later on.
Hoods Sarsaparilla will give you rich,
red blood, good appetite, good di-
gestion aad a sound, healthy body.
1t is the greatest and best spring
medicine because it is the One True
Blood Purifier. Its unequaled record
of marvellous cures has won for 1t the
confidence of the whole people.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-02-14

"The doctors could not cure me, but
l was soon cured by Wheeler's Nerve
Vitalizer. 1 have recommended it To
over fifty people with best results" so
writes Mrs. Geo. Halstead, Toledo, D.
II you want the best cough cure, we
hand you Brant's Balsam because re-
suits have proven its merits. War
ranted-25 cents. For sale at Garman's >
Drug Store, Berlin, Pa, and Mountain
x Sons Drug Store, COnfiuene Pa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-02-14
CONFINEMENT.

Everything pleased my neighbOr Jim;
When 1t ained
He never complained,
But said that wet weather suited him.
There's never too much rain for me,
And this is something ike said he.
When earth was dry as a powder-min
He did not sigh
Because It was dry;
But said II he could have his viii
1t would be his chief delight
To live where the sun shoDe day and night
When winter came with its snow and ice
He did not seold
Because IL was cold,
But said: "Sow, this Is real nice;
II ever from home I'm forced to 20,
III move up north with the Eskimo
A cyclone whirled along its track
And did him harm
II broke his arm,
And stripped the coat nom or his back.
"And would give another limb
To see such blow again" said Jim.
And when at length his years were told
And his body bent,
And his strength all spent,
And Jim was very weak and old,
II long have wanted TO know" he said,
"How it feels to die and Jim was dead.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-02-14
BE Disposed of the Book.

'Now, here is book ," exclaimed
the seedy man as he dashed in the
bankers private Office.
Don't want no boOksw gruuted the
banker.
But this is one you can't help being
interested in"
Haven't time to read books, and"-
''But am sure you will take this
book" persisted the seedy man.
Look here, sir, do you intend to
leave this room, or must p
Don't need to call the janitor; III
go. This is your book, though"
"My book ~
Yes; your pocketbOok- / found it
in the hall" Then he vanished.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-02-14
An Economical Woman.

The judge looked down over his spec
tacies at the fair plaintiff.
Decree is granted with restoration
OF plaintiffs maiden name" he said.
Tine plaintiff arose and thanked the
judge. Then, in her high, clear Sc
prano, she remarked:
"Might | ask your honor to reserve
the las. clause ofyour decision for three
months p"
(Which clause do you mean %
"fhe one referring to the resumption
Of my maiden name.n
And why" inquired his honor
"and why DO you ask this ?n
Because" replied the fair one, "be-
cause 1 have quite quantity of my old
calling cards on hand and | hate to see
them wasted. .'-C.eveland Plain Deal.
er.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-02-14
The Selfish Thing.

'NO, mamma sObbed the unhapl Y
young wife, George don't love me. L
found ii out last night"
"Oh, my poor child, the mother ex-
claimed, what has happened? Alb, 1
see II all! You found letter in his
pocketr'
1T wasn't that, " the miserable young
woman answered; ''he came home and
told me that he had his life insured
.-Well? ~
well, if he really loved me
wouldn't he have had mine insured
instead of selfishly going and having
all this protection put upon himseli?''
Chicago TIMES Herald.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-02-14
An Editors Life Saved by Chamber.
lain's Cough Remedy.

During the early part of October,
1896, contracted bad cold which
settled on my lungs and was neglected
until feared that consumption had
appeared in an incipient state. was
constantly coughing and trying to ex-
pei something which could not. 1
became alarmed and after giving the
local doctor trial bought a bottle of
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and the
result was immediate improvement,
and after had used three bottles my
lungs were restored to their healthy
state-B. 5. EDWARDS, Publisher of
Toe Review, Wyant, Ill. For sale by
all druggists.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-02-14
Making Over" a Hat.

A Cory woman, who could not afford
a new s. hat visited millinery store,
saw the late styles, went home, pound.
ed her old hat for half an hour with u
rolling pin, stuck q feather through the
band aud went to church the next
Sunday the envy of all the women in
tOwn.-Erie Dispatch.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-02-14

al heard you were out dnck-shooting
last week. Did you bag anything"
"You bet. Plenty.
"Well, you might have sent fellow
some, then"
'I would, old man, but didn't
know you were partial to rheumatism,
neuralgia, lumbago, sciatiea, and pIeu-
risy."
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-02-14

It has been fully demonstrated that
Eiy's Cream Balm is a specific for Ma
sal Catarrh aud cold in the head. This
distinction has been achieved only as
the result Of continued sgccessfuI use. a
morbid condition Of the membrane in
the nasal passages can be cured by this
purifying and healing treatment. Sold
by druggists or will be mailed for 81 cts
by Ely Brothers, So Warren Street,
New York. 1t spreads over the men,
brane, is absorbed and relief is I'M
mediate.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-02-14

An electoral system which will put
apremium upon thrift and marriage is
about to be insugurated in Belgium.
Under this new plan every man be-
tween the ages of twenty-one and
twenty-five years who shall pay 81 per
year in taxes will be entitled to vote
one ballot; married men over twenty
five years of age will have two ballots
each, and if such married men shall
own real estate or Government bonds
or savings bank deposits producing an
income of SD year they will have
three ballots each.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-02-14
Their Punishment.

Four Bethlehem boys who stole near
ly ton of hOrseshoes from black
smith shop were compelled to carry
them back, one by one, through the
main street of the town, and were then
forgiven. The lads travelled twenty
seven miles apiece and were then pub
liely spanked by their parents.-Gale-
ton Dispatch.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-02-14
self Preservation

Is the first law of Nature" For this
reason everyone who is i'll desires to be-
come well. Those who have impure
or impoverished blood turn to Hoods
Sarsaparilla, because they know it will
enrich and purify their blood and give
them good health. To take this medi-
cine on the first appearance of impure
blood is an important step toward self
preservation.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-02-14
Terns !.

Moroccan persons purchasing at the
above sale will please take notice that 10 per
cent OF the purchase money must be paid
when properly is knocked down; otherwise II
will again be exposed 10 sale at the risk OF the
first purchaser. The residue OF the purchase
money must be paid on or before the day Of
confirmation, viz: Thursday, March !,
1900. No deed will be acknowledged until the
purchase money is paid in full.
JAMES B. SAYLOR.
Sheriff's Office, Sheriff.
Jan. 81. 800.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-02-14
A UDIToR's NOTICE.

The undersigned having been appointed
auditor by the Orphans CJurt OF somerset
County, Pa. 90 made a distribution o. l.ltiS
fund due presently. as well as the oeisrIeN
payments not yri due. Ia the hands oi NAieD-
ifne Hay administrator, d. b. n. C. : A. -
Thomas Price, decd, realized IN the STAT % os
pt.unsyIyHuist. 70 and mmong the heifs anu
deceased entitled thereto, hereby gives notlce
that he will attend 10 the duties oi e,slo -
tointinent on "Wednesday, the ktst GAY =.
February. 1900, AZ bic Office ~ the ! Y,
Somerss.i. Somerset County. Pa, at 10 O'Clock
a m, when aud where all parties lntereels-l
can attend II they see proper, or De ioIeNeI
barred from participating In the oisthOui'i
=" ~"' r'-'' - - IL PUGH.
Auditor.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-02-14
ALSO

All the right title interest, claim and de-
mand OF VIM G. DeHaVen OF, in and to a
son township, Somerset County, Pa, contain
ing los acres. about 50 acres clear, balance
timber, adjoining lands OF Jasper Augustine.
Dr. ". r. Mitchell, Isaiah Miller, Asa Jaco :
estate, Joseph DeHaven and the National
Pike, having thereon erected IA fwo-stOry
frame dwelling house and stable.
Taken in execution and 10 be sold as the
property OF Wm. q. DeHaven. at the suit OF
II L Dean & Bro.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-02-14

"I think would go crazy with pain
were it not for Chamberlain's Pain
Balm" writes Mr.. w. II. Stapleton,
Herminie, Pa. "I have been afflicted
with rheumatism for several years and
have tried remedies without number,
but Pain Balm is the best medicine 1
have got hold Of" One application
relieves the pain. For sale by all drug
gists.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-02-14

british want groundF' shouted the
Boer sympathizer.
"Well, go on" said the man who
cuts meat during working hours; "what
do they want groundg Sausage, -four
or knives? BE explieit.N
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-02-14

She-"Mrs. Waggle says she often
wakes up and finds her husband talk
ing in his sleep"
He-"Poor man, that's likely the
only chance he gets"
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erns
NOTICE IN DIVORCE.

chriStena smith. In the Court Of Com
bv her next friend. mon Pleas OF som
Conrad LinderInan, erset couna4f a.
" No : sept. 7 lssss.
Milton I smith. Alias sub in Divorce
No y Dec I. iSiss-
To Milton j. Smith. ne defendant ADORE ''afiest
You are hereby notified 10 De and appear
al the next Court Of Common Pleas FOR som
,.r-ss.f county. 20 I've held at somerset, "a on
the IN Monday of February A. u. ls0 <oth
davl 10 answer "A complaint OF NhHstenh
and SNOW cause IL .,uy you have, why your
saId wife should not be divorced from the
bonds of matrimOny entered into WIN yol,
sgresssbiy IA the prayer OF nrr peiitisonl ~ slIu
il,.i exhibited against you before said Couri.
Sheriff. once, J. H. "a LIZ, - 'rAr
Jan. p. lsO0 sherih-
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-02-14
Also

All the right, title, interest, claim and de
niand OF J. Z. sheets OF In and 10 the follow
ing described real estate, to-wit.
No. A certain lot OF ground situate IN
Berlin borough. somerset County, Pa. bound
ed ON the north by an alley. east by lot o,
q, Orge khiel. south br lot of VIM. Bender
west by the public rad. having thereon
erected two-stOry frlme dwelling house
stable and other outDuildings, with the ap
purtenances.
No. 2 certain lot or parcel OF ground
situate as aforesaid, 3oixiS9 feet, adjoining
lots OF Chauncey Long, J. NJ. Berkey, jacob
Musser and Ed kTissinger.
Taken in execution and TO be sold as the
property of J. c. Sheets, at the suit of Love,
sunshine & Co
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-02-14
sHERIFF'S SALE

By virtue OF snndry wriis OF Fierf Fariss
LeYari faeias and NeDditioni Exponas issued
out OF ihe Court OF Common Pleas OF Soper-
sci County; Pa, and 70 fGe directed. there will
De exposed 10 sale at tee Court House in
Somerset borough, on
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-02-14

His Hint-"Don't you want some
needles, dear?" queried Brown as be
picked up his shirt and glanced at the
places where the buttons should have
been.
"Why, no." replied Mrs. Brown.
''Why do you ask ,"
''Oh, thought" /" said Brown, trifie
.nervously, "that probably your old
ones had become worn by much use"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-02-14

Cures Group, sore throat, pulmonary
troubles-MoBarch over pain Of every
sort. DR.. Thomas' Eclectric Oil.