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are drug .
X Artie' "
11 "i ' Mv,vw' "ruri,-T t", Arcurarr"
.j- .il kiuJs at John X. Snyder
aW".
Toen(t, tb Leading Druggiat, for
pooc. wi Family Receipt filled
jen hv atout desired of Ur-
d A;om Salt, on dol.ar per melt,
8chrock-
', Toil Soar l Young1 Drnj
V Three Cake fo' 25 c11-
ffl!),tirg,.oue Electric VgUl Company
"fWirgti- bas just closed contract for
r . ., J;nese uxn with electricity.
rur California evaporated fruit from
W,:Umk; be keep the best.
' t yf.fth anniversary of the art
" $ lHKniy a bras band.stationed
ben steeple ia the loa n dis-cours-
ri'lPds reduced fr this and
c:b? t M. M. Tredwell A Co s.
' tl ciliected from 53 schools of the
c- lliftl" memorial was only
J, i.iin scbrotk. He sells as cheap
- no 3t .'- members enrolled in
- rm department of Odd Kellow-1,y-a
country.
;Tt Savj Fire Brick Company's
v : Hyodroau on Wednesday, caustd
r.'jjui J-
f n-rt rusn was. impersonated
. f"i.d lomniissimi and his claim
i.ii'y o'i'.tH-ted.
, p iyJ au,rer hole, found in a tree
Srr.iiticiJ. Delaware county, a
.- u.r
-j..u S.-bro.-k's delivery wagon 8 w"
KSlrtru, Ui!y, delivering O roctriee,
Ftwi l bia many iiairutis.
Wolf.-, of I nion county, aays
h torn Intone engraved "deserted,
isacpoiiiteJ."
(jU Jl.verstitcb. of Mechanirsburg,
MreJ with President Buchanan when
fciy. is drad.
.;t-: !wl persons should remeniber
jto X Snyder, the druggist, can fur
jus with gla-'M to suit ttieir eye.
,3i7 being sick a Springfield I Ducks
; uraier pressed bis wife and hired
treai-iuill duty, and tbrasb
, a beat.
. conir trifle more hard to endure
ia; repine ;
a accoui't of the caricature
j.mea? a valentine.
ts (Ur.-tr in impure blood. There
i; iu taking Hood's feataiarilla.
tikixi puri tier. 1-10 doses one dollar.
Eir? M1.. of Birmingham township.
.Trmiiiity. planted a patch of potatoes
a7 5. a!id if the seed does not die
J.hu.ia or be blown to New Jersey
, ch wind, be expects a crop of
by April 1.
,ui of tbe Lackawanna county Conrt
, inf.'ked before a marriage license
f-nui to a .Scranton lad of 1
. ik uJ Dtitber parents or guardian.
n in love did not wish to gite voice
xes. it seem, for a match meant ;
t I ire up for the girl of his choice
.nt bet a writ of attachment.
jt b glit be called XXX wedding took
s! iinpton a few days ago. The groom
uvi tiet roan were unable to write
am. and ail.niade their marks.
Srffof Chesier county has in his
i t wiit which measures seven and
wi m knph. and it took a clerk in
luO.urj- s C'thje three days to copy
i LT.ier IceCu's. ilam broke again
a; tii t surrounding country was
Xfi. Tat loss to the company will
T-rabie. This is the third time it
'V'3er j'iry at Xorristown yester
i. i.'liarles M ney and IVler J. Urady
'H-oiet.ir the death of Michael Kenne-
.Mitiit against him while driving
v ibrougb the streets.
"niiiw'!i dy is failing into disuse.
. ii-u r? not shot around so promis
j it of yore, and they now take the
j'(eraud dainty gifts, instead of
j niijtvj bitn of paper.
w ia han4 a Urge number of good
'-! e will srll in quantities to sn:t
".ier. Pri.?es very reasonable. Yard
w L iairiisg mill.
EoLBEOOK EBOS.A PaKKOH.
' Hitixm thinks the proper time for a
ct-r tf alien she i twenty-five years
" Kit tb general opinion is that a
j!.yi'd marry when she gets a good
- E'iru, a contractor at Lncaster.
t Wuiier arrested for stealing lead
pser proved his innocence and
J.a-ifwl. and at once entered auit
fur damages on account
rw.
''' territory will be given to first
a bo will devote their entire time
'jtfun to selling the Austin Ile-
si Marhine to county, town and
'Ajj cuctroiiins public highways.
,t-orwith releren-es, F. C. Aus
: Jiinufiuturing Co , Chicago.
.'jcture of butter from the milk
a'ou is tving carrieil on extensively
y. Tbe product is said to be
" ti.e tan and smell ; of a clear,
s "Mir. singularly free from acid
Vs'hI. and much better and beallb--ei.tnrg2nne
or poor butter.
nl Fars, 1 will par the highest
n It a!! kind of hides, pela and
ar.t 5-i' crrds of Rock Oak and
" !'.. cords wanted at once.
at my residence, immedi
'fUie8. AC.Stauon.
H. G.CC5HIK0BAM.
l',be Ptace. and otlers coming
vrt mrfi, ;n do well to go to
W -wre fur blank judgment
rP' summons, scalp blanks and
'"Baiblauka. Fuher s Rifk Store
Vr to buy legal cap and loola
. irtfiipp p.r. oflicial sizeen-
i-'v bins' Justice, Iiunlap's Forms,
"txi Supervisors guide and Mar-
tnnw blivkade on the I'nion
tt ifiar was burrj-ing several
w pint appeared shaky. He
arri get ofT and walk around
hi. engine half a mile, open--'
tr, afid M ber fiy. She went
tk sp. of danger, ctear-
S". fir. u .a . -i .
and wtjurxlnj in time to
" some aid. or kwaea aoaae
Tttern Excursionists.
WMidnrted excursions will b
' fcAlUiDor 4 Ohio line ofvesti-
'nun to all point West, North
having Cumberland.
X ' 3,1 f m Fubruary 25. 1S!W.
W. 1,jw rates and full inforroa
r v W. pi, king. Traveling Pas
w"B.A0 R. R. Somerset Pa.
for Sale.
very good 'all-blooil
"woolt, three years old in May.
He i Tery promising rolt.
a fair price and reasonable
, mm, or inquire
of
j-SaUgbey. 1 QjjU est of Lig
tiaijd eountr. T.
Taikcr Tarker advertise spring goods
this week.
Fresh tmple m ilia;c 1 is been sold ir toD
during tbe week.
Carpenter and painters arc putting the
finishing louche on Sirs. Tarker's Tnlon
street cottsge
X. B. Critchneld. was one of the lecturers
before the VfnorUnd amnty Farmers'
Inatitute. WdatMt. Pleasant, last week.
Misa Kate Endsley baa gon to Washing
ton to accept an appointment si stenog
rapher in tbe Census Bureau.
Th court grained aixueo rttail liquor
dtalers' license in Bedford county last wtek.
Faurcf these art in Bedford borough.
Among the nomination tent to tba Sen.
t fcjr President Harrfaon, ThoratSay, was
that of Joiiah Keller to U noatmutee .
Somerset.
Wm. H. Hupri. Eao... bo has he
housed tr several weeks, nuraing a ca of
influenia. it abl to attend to his Drofeaaion-
al duties again.
lawyer Vtvd Biwecker manages to
srnd an hour or two each day in bis office,
notmithMandirg he is atill uffering from
tue etucts or grippe.
The Somerset Ltairy Co., have been cotu
polied ut empioy an additional force of men,
to work night turn. This speaks well f..r
their butter, they having last week ship
ped 27.000 pounds.
a;t. Wm. H. Sanner. who has been as
sisting Air. T. R. Marshall, the Johnstown
lunilxrman and contractor, since tlie flood,
returned to his home in this borough Satur
day. He will not return to Johnstown.
The attention of stock breeders is directed
to the advertisement of Peter Hetfley, who
ollere to sell four of h is blooded horses. Jt r.
Httlley expects to build a new barn this
spring and wishes to decrease his large stock,
until after the new building is erected.
Rev. J. II. Barnett. of Washington. Pa.,
who conducted evening services in the Pres
byterian church last week, left for Bedford
on Saturday, where he will fii! the pulpit of
the Presbyterian chan-h at that place during
the absence of its regular ator in Europe.
Tbe attention of our readers is directed to
the diplay advertisement of Mrs. A. E. I'hl's
dry goods and millinery establishment, one
of tbe most prominent and reliable mercan
tile houses in the county. It will pay you
to read it over carefully. !
lr. A. J. Endsley 's services are in de
mand as a lecturer at district intitules. He
spoke before a large audience at Confluence
Mondiy night. The Ir. is one of the rut
polished orators in the county, and is a! aays
master of the subject on which he speaks.
A meeting of the 1 ted ford Soldiers' Monu
ment Asiociation was held on Tuesday,
when p. S. Metzger. Chairman of tbecom
mittee. presented a statement showing cash
receipts to riatetl.tou o"; secured by sub
scriptions. $-o0 2o; making a total ofi-.-.10
T5.
Harry, eldest ton of Win. Gilbert, of this
borough, bus enlUted i:i I'ncle Sam's regu
lar army. He has already donned the blues,
and excites more or less curiosity among
the small boys when be appears on our
streets. He will report at the Columbus
barracks this week.
Mrs Jjcob Custer, of Shade township, died
Thursday night, iu her S2nd year and was
buried at tbe Shade church Sunday. She
wa the mother of twelve cbildrPi. Over
sixty grand children and between fifty and
sixty great grand children were in attend
ance at the funeral.
We are requested to announce that Ir.
Perry Shaffer, of Xew Beunavista. Bedford
county, will locate in Someisel for the prac
tice of Lis profession. The Doctor expects
to be here the latter part of this week. He
will have his ofii in the CofTroth building,
next door to the Commercial Hotel.
Governor Beaver has appointed D. J.
Wallace. Jr.. of Bloomsburg. Columbia Coun
ty, to be Superintendent of Public Instruction
to succeed the late Superintendent Higbee.
Mr. Wallace is President of the Blooms
bur Normal Sc hool, and has been identified
with educational matters for a number of
vears.
While at work at a saw mill on Wednes
day, Robert E. Knox, of Addison township,
fell under the saw. The saw fastened in the
heel of his txiot, and drew him closer, cut
ting his leg off aV-e the knee. He was then
jerked ba k and Lad his arm taken off above
the elbow. His mangled remains were pit k
ed up and carried to his home, where he
died a few hoars later.
Following is the ticket being voted by the
Republicans of Sxneret township today:
"unstable. Abraham Weller; Tax Collector.
E. E. Pugh : Judge of Election. J. L. lierkey;
Inspector, Russell Young ; Auditors. C. H.
S hm ncker, Peter Miller ; Seined Director".
Meshet-k Iieatn. Bruce Friediine : Suervi
sors, I). I). Sjylor, I.uiab IfelU W. J. Rboad
F. B. Friediine; Township Clerk. James
Blough ; Treasurer. Gen. C. Uchty.
The following named gentlemen were
nominated for the various borough oflicea
at tbe Republican primary election Saturday:
Burgess. Wm. H. Welfiey ; Town Council.
H. S. Endsley ; Constable. Jacob Fleck ;
High Constable. Wm. Gilbert ; Judge of
Election, Win. Hochstetltr ; Tax Collector.
Alex Huston ; Street Commissioner, Daniel
S. Knte; School Directors. C. J. Harrison.
John R. Scott ; Inspector, Henry F. Knep
per ; Auditor. John X. Snyder.
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A very quiet wedding was solemnized at
the residence of C. W. Pugh. at Stoyestown,
Pa , one evening last week, when Mias Ma
mi, the youngest daughter of the family
quietly joined bands with Mr. Owen MosH
gap. of tuemaboning township. The bride
was dn-ed n a cream-colored suit, hand
somely trimmed. Mis Lou Morgan ws
the bridesmaid and 9. P. Zimmerman best
man. Rev. Appleton Bash, of Somerset,
pfSciateil. duly a few immediate friends
were present.
Our fellow townsman. Elder Peter Vogel.
is a gentleman of many accomplishments,
social, literary and scientific. He lias re
cently patented bis - Tried and True " ca
tarrh remedy, an advertiaem"nt of which
Piear elsewhere in tltese columns. Judge
!er testifies to its curative properties in tbe
following letter, under date of January 13,
1S!: "At the Xovember Bedford court.
ls. I first used Vogefs Catarrh Cure, and
that was the first ses?iin of court, during the
eight years that I have been on the bench,
whi' h I passed without catarrhal head
ache." a m t
O'.ir streets were 8iled with puddles of
dirty water snd the rain came down in tor
rents Friday evening Cnfortunately it
was the evening advertised by tbe Euterpean
Band f-r their concert, and many persons
were deterred from attending the perform
ance. The concert came of! Just the same,
before a medium siaed Boose, and was sa
artwtic smcew The features of tbe enter
tainment sierving special metion were Miss
Walker's singing, comet duet by Mr. Krsnk
Kantner and his eight year-old son. snd the
bar exercise by Messrs Charles Young snd
Harrr Holderbatim.
Sherifl McMillen went to Bethel on the
early train Thursday morning and arrested
John Wirick. of Lagrange County, Indiana,
on a charge of seduction. The Sheriff wa
assisted ky Deputy-Sheriff Eib, of Lagrange
Centre. Indiana. The arrest waa roa le in
little shanty near the mouih of the Easb
Cowl Mine, a lrtrt distance from Bethel
station. Mr. Wirick made no resistance
when tbe Sheriff inforrmd him that the au
thorities from Indian Slate would take
cba ge of him and would y hi fare U his
former home. Mr Wirick came to Fennsyl
,,U in September I. an excars.on
party, and be is now returning with an
official pwrty.
Rev. H. K. lvan. formerly Presiding El
der of the Evangelical church of this district,
now filling tbe same position in the Johns
town district, is circulating among hi many
Somerset county friends thi week.
Dr. Weller Car-outliers and wife arrived in
Somerw t Frit'iay evening, and are stopping
temporarily at Mrs. .Parkers, on Main
Mreel, where the Doctor will have bis otBc
until April 1st.
Tbe lock Haven Daily iVwocrnl says :
" A Mill Hall friend writes as follows : ' W
sre very sorry tc learn that J. W.Ca'Outhms,
U. V . has decided to leave Mill Hall this
week for Somerset' Ps, where be will locate
for the practice of bis profesaiou. Wbi'.e
among us be has mad a large circle of
friends, and ftined tbe confidence of tb
community by bis success a a physician.
Although regretting his departure, w bop
that th change may be advantageous to
him. W cheerfully recommend bim to tb
people of Somerset si an able physician, and
a first class msu in every respect.' "
la conversation with 'Squire Levi LichH
ter, of Elk Lick, yesterday, be told n that
many of tbe farmers of that neighborhood
have already commenced to snake maple
sugar. Henry Keim of that township made
quite a lot in January and up to this time
has made something over 2u"0 lbs. Mr.
Lichliter baa been engaged in the sugar trade
for a nu ra tar of years and he says that he
never knew any to lie boiled in January be
fore this season. The indications are thai
the output this year will be unusually Urge
as an open winter with variable weather is
always looked upon as sn indication that tbe
sap will flow freely from the sugar tree.
February sugar is always regarded as the best
on account of there being less beat iu the
rays of the sun during that mouth, so little
in fact that it rarely ever causes the sweet
water to ferment.
Dr. B. H. Warren, of West Chester, Pa..
State Ornithologist, who lectured before the
Farmers' Institute Tuesday evening, on
" Binls of Pennsylvania, I'seful and Iujurt
ous to Farmers," told us in private conver
sation that he bad come this way to gather
statistics in regard to a new breed of rabbits
which has recently made iu appearance.
He says that he has found a breed of rabbits
in this section wearing a gray coat in sum
mer, and in winter one entirely white. Just
where the strain has come from he has been
unable to learn. He says that white rabbits
have been seen frequently this winter in the
southern section of this county, oral least
be has learned that they Lave, from reliable
parties living at Hyndman. In regard to
this matter, a Pittsburgh sportsman aays:
" I can explain the breed. Four years ago
Messrs. E. E. 8. Shaner. Charles Richardson
and others, imported from a man named
Rich, of Bethel, Maine, a number ef rabbits
peculiar to tl at section. They were big fel
lows, much smaller than the Pennsylvania
rabbit, and a peculiarity is that they would
bite and were far from being timid. They
were turned loose in Westmoreland county.
They scattered everywhere, and the parties
who turned them loose seldom run across
them." Dr. Warren left word that any in
formation on tbe habits of various birds
and fur game from sportsmen and others in
terested in birdology. would be kindiy re
ceived. C. A. R. Entertainment.
R. P. Cummins Post, 210. will give an en
tertainment in the Opera House, Satur
day evening. February 22, consisting of tab
leaux, camp scenes and songs. Fall of Fort
Sunipter, Surrender at Appomatox. day and
night in camp at Fredericksburg, after Get
tysburg Ac. A.c This entertainment is given
Ut raise a fund for charitable purposes.
Let there be a full house. Admission 33, 25,
and 15cts. Children 10 cts.
The Somerset County Agricultural Socie
ty, organised at tlie Farmers' Institute last
week, will bold a meeting in the Court
House, on Tuesday evening, February 2.,
ISM. at which meeting, among other things,
a plan will be devised whereby all its mem
bers will be sble to procure their commer
cial fertiliters at reduced rates, and the pur
est and best in the market. Let all wide
awake farmers who have not yet joined the
society be present at this meeting. The in
terest of the farmer is to be looked after.
Tbey pay nearly all the taxes. They need
and can git relief by united action, and only
in this wsy.
Com.
It was my privilege and pleasure to attend
the entertainment given by the Somerset
Euterpean Band, on last Saturday eveninf.
I have never seen local talent in a country
town do so well and have seen lew city
effort of the kind excel it. Those who were
not there missed a rare feast. Somerset ought
to be proud of its Band.
PtTEB Voi.il.
The Accident at Bethany,
On Friday afternoon. January 31st, Mis
L. rhiiip. of Pittsburg, accompanied by
several friends, all students of Bethany Col
lege, west on the rear of the college campus
shooting at a target with revolvers. Several
shots were tired at the same time, when one
of the balls, glancing, struck Miss Philips,
who was standirjg just back of the parties
who did tbe firing, and entered the abdomen
near the right hip. After walking to the
ladies' hail she said that she thought that
she was only badly scared and not badly
hurt. Vpon xamination, after going to
hgr room, it was found that she was ratlur
seriously wounded, and a doctor was at once
summoned. After the arrival of a second
doctor and a joint examination of the wound
it waa pronounced not at all a serious one.
Mis Philip was given every care end
attention, and although she appeared to be
recovering rapidly, on Satunlsy evening
she began to grow worse, and an anodyne
being administered, she fell into a sleep and
died at fi..W a. m.. Sunday. Her mother bad
not been notified of the accident, as the
doctors had said repeatedly that it was but
a tltisb wound and not serious.
Just bow the accident occurred is un
known. One of the county papers placed
it at the bands c.f a single one of the Jrty,
which the writer earnestly wishes to correct
by saying that which of the shot glanced
and struck Mba Philip is not known and
can never be told. Tlie accident has been
sad enough, without bringing itto pnmi
nence the name of one of tbe rties, who
is already grief stricken by having been con
nected with the accident.
Thirteen of the younglady's friends accom
panied her remains to its last resting place
near Pittsburg. Miss Philips was a charm
ing, intelligent and christian lady, a general
favorite among both students and professors,
who deeply mourn her loss.
Com.
Notice.
AH persons Laving any business to trans
act witb the estate of Wra.8. Morgan. dec'd.J
can meet meat tbe Trotbonotary t office,
Souentet, on Monday and Tuesday, Febru
ary 21th and 2-Hh next
B. 8. Fleck,
Extr. of Wm. 8. Mottbii, dee d.
Notlco.
Tb accounts in the Estate of Dr. Henry
Brobaker dee'd. must tie settled, either by
note or payment. Parties knowing them
selves to be indebted to the estate, will please
call and see me at once.
L Pi sjH.
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Church Dedication
The St, John' Evangelical Lutheran
church of Salubory, will be dedicated on
Sabhelh, MsrtU 2nd. Uev, 1, H. Merges,
of Philadelphia will officiate. A cordial in
vitation Is extended lo all,
U. F, HiasHKf,
Pastor.
Notice.
My application for tsvera license at Salis
bury this eountr, bas been withdrawn.
Wm. H. Cooc.
Look Out.
Remember, my bargain sal ends on tl
1Mb of Febrnsry. To get the cheapest dry
goods ever sold )n Somerset, people must
come before that time.
Has. A. K. Cbl.
Farmer s Institute.
Representative Tlllera of the Soli
In County Convention.
Tbe first question taken up at Tuesday af
ternoon's session, was "Poultry for Profit,"
which was opened by Mr. D. W. Will, of
Xew Centreville. He read a number of ex
tracts from agricultural papers, giving trie
output of different henerie. some of which
claim to bave averaged as high a 2C4 eggs per
puller, per year. Mr. Will entertains doubts
as to the truthfulness of these clsims, and
thinks tbey are made for tbe purpose of ad
vertising certain breeds of fowls. He gave
directions bow to build and take rare of
poulty bouse, and bow to fetd sod separate
flocks, and think tbe poultry basinet can
be made very profitable.
Mr. H. H. Flick said poultry raiting can
be made more profitable than raiting any
other live stock.
Mr. P. K. Moore, of Middlecreek, read a
paper on " Why Farmer Should Organize."
"First of all, tbey should do to for their own
protection, as by concerted action great sav
ings can be made in many ways. By organ
isation they ran make their power felt, and
demand their rights. Equalization of taxa
tion can be effected, and farming made prof
itable. Farmers must organize, or give up
farming."
Mr. Seibert, of Milford. has very little hope
for the future of tbe farmer, and expressed
himself as being very doubtful whether or
ganization would accomplish any good. He
recited bow the once honored yeomanry of
England were compelled to relinquish their
estates with the advent of the nobility, aod
thinks the great corporations are rapidly
pushing the American farmer to the wall.
The question was further discussed by tbe
institute, and all who spoke expressed them
selves in favor of organization.
Mr. Gundy, of Lewisburg. followed, witb
a talk on " Four Years' Experiments with
Fertilizers." He exhibited a number of
charts to illustrate the tests ne had made
during the past half dozen rears, but it 8
ared to the writer that be failed to con
vince his audience that bis experiments had
proved very beneficial. He recommended
that farmers purchase the ingredients and
mix their own fertilizers, as it will nrove to
be much cheaper.
Our reporter didn't have the pleasure of
listening to Mrs. Maggie Dickey's essay on
" Woman's Work ou the Farm," but from
the compliments paid her by the members of
tbe State Board of Agriculture in their clos
ing remarks, he presumes that it sai one of
the most entertaining and instructive jiapers
read before the institute.
Tt KHIUY EVESISU SESSIOS.
Tbe Euterpean Band was present at this
session and before the program was taken up
furnished several selections.
, Mrs. Rose A. Cramer, of Xew Islington,
read a carefully prepared essay on "Our
Homes." The essay abounded with sug
gestions for the care and improvement of
rural homes, and elicited the closest atten
tion oi .Lt large audience.
A very clever recitation followed by Mas
ter Clarence Shaver, the I year-old son of
Chaa. Shaver, of Somerset township, entitled
' Mother's Fool." He was heartily applaud
ed at the conclusion of his little speech.
Dr. R. H. Warren, State Ornithohigist and
author of the anions Bird Book of Pennsyl
vania, tbe second edition of which is now in
press, took the floor at this point and deliv
ered bis lecture on " Birds of Pennsylvania.
I'seful and Injurious to Farmers." The
doctor is quite a handsome young fellow and
spoke in an easy, quiet way that can not
help but please. Before he had finished his
lecture the audience was satisfied that they
knew more about the feathery tribe that in
habited these mountains than they bad ever
bnpedtoknow. The doctor displayed sev
eral hundred specimens of birds, native of
Pennsylvania, that had been prepared by tax
idenuists. He said it is of incalculable advan
tage to the farmer to acquaint himself with
the birds that visit his farm so that he may
be able to know which are beneficial. In j
Pennsylvania there are more than SJ species
of birds, but only about 10 of these raise their
young in Somerset county. Tbe term ' birds j
of prey" applies to a very much abused group j
of hawks, buzzards and owls. There are
about 30 classes of this species of birds in
Pennsylvania and as a rule they are benefi
cial, as tbey subsist almost entirely on bugs,
worma and mice. Tbe English sparrow is
decidedly the worst enemy the farmer has
to contend with in the bird kingdom.
After appointing a committee consisting
of O. P. Shaver and Peter Heffiey, of Som
erset township, and Samuel Dickey, of Mid
dlecreek townhip, on resolutions. Wednes
day morning, Chairman Critchlield explain
ed bow be came to be a member of the Slate
Board of Agriculture. Hon. Xoah 8. Miller
learned while at Harrisburg that Somerset
county was unrepresented on the Board and
communicated with the Jenner Grange,
which recommended Mr. Critchfield.
Several appropriate addresses were :!en
made on tbe necessity for a county organi
zation of farmers, so as to enable tbera. as
a body, to derive good results from the State
Board.
P. K. Moore of Middlecreek. Henry Ranch
of Jenner, and M. J. Beacby of Eiklick. were
here appointed a committee on permanent
organization.
At.this point Mr. James Lambrr. ofSto
nycreek. read a highly interesting paper on
"Carp Culture." He said: "The culture of
carp is comparatively a new thing in this
c junty.snd iol genally endetstood. XotL
ing will add more to the beauty of a farm
than "an artificial lake, but it must be made
lo pay, and tbU can only be done by stock
ing it with fish. Carp is the'enly fish that
can be raised in all kinds of water. They
were first introduced into this country by a
resident of Xew York state in 1VJ0, and up
to t!i is time no less tbsn l.rss'i.OiiQ people
bave been supplied with them by the differ
ent fish commissions. Most of these per
sons have failed in cultivating them, but
let the same numbet engage in the ultry
busineHs, and tbey will likely meet with tlie
same result. Xo diet is more healthful than
fish, and every farmer should bave a pond.
Ice ran Le taken from tlie pond in winter,
and fanners should have ice houses, as ice is
yery necessary for dairy purposes."
Mr. Lambert traced tlie history of carp for
a great number of years, and gave minute
instruction as to tbe construction ot ponds.
They should be constructed by tbe side of a
stream, not on it. and should be drained at
least once a year. It is advisable to bave
fresh water running through tbe ponds.
Many persons were surprised to learn from
tbed isrtission that followed the reading of
Mr. I.ambert' paper, that the beautiful gold
fish that are confined in globes and aviaries
are a sjiecies of rp.
One of tbe raoet profitable papers read be
fore tbe Institute was by Mr. A. 0. Kiromel,
of Brotbersvalley, on "Glaring Live Store
for Profit." He said he "only wished lo of
fer a few suggestions from a practical experi
ence of eighteen years. Tbe first question
' What do yon wish to breed 7 The answer,
of course, is. ' The most profitable stock.' I
would then advise starting with tbe best, as
tbe profit is greatest, and tbe market surest.
You ask. 'What breed is tbe most profita
ble T My own conviction, and eighteen
years experience as a breeder, teaches me
that the short-born is tbe best. Tbey are
(be best milkers, and best lor the market.
If yog are not able to judge a good short
horn tr yourself, go to some reliable friend
in abose judgment you bave confidence,
and get some points. Solid, reliable fami
lies are to be preferred in buying animals.
If tbe blood is pure, you will have no
trouble."
Mr. Kimmrl gave a great deal of valuable
information to tbe farmers present, and sat
isfied all that be bas given tbe question of
"Grazing Live Stock Ibr Profit" very intel
ligent attention.
Mr. Pbelps took exception to the remark
made by Mr. Kimmel that "like beget like,"
which brought H. H. Flick to the floor to
say that it bas been demonstrated that "like
does beget like " in the abort-horn breed, as
tbey bave a pedigree running back for many
generations. Mr. Kimmel added that the
animal should always he of individual ex
cellence and backed uo by a pedigree.
"Producing Hay for Market," wa the
subject of a paper read by Judge 0. P. Shav
er. He described the different qualitw of
hay grown in the United States and reed the
rule adopud by tbe Chicago Board of Trade
fixing tbe value. "All bay must be of good
color, well cured aod free from must, before
w can find a ready market for It ; but when
this is done, we can find room in tbe market
for al! that is produced in Somerset county.
Hay should always be cut on a fright day,
when free from dew, and allocked before
night. It should never be baled before Octo
ber unless it is shipped to market at once.
For marketable hay, nothing should be
grown but timothy, and I believe that it U
rapidly becoming one of tbe principal in
dustries of our county. If I am correctly
Informed, bay baa only been baUd in Som
erset county tb past three years. Last year
it brought our farmer 135,000, snd I predict
that inside of five year it will bring u mor
than $130,000.
Rev. J. L, W. Seibert auggeated that farm
er might as well abandon bay raising, as it
bas rained so much the past two yean as to
make it unprofitable, and be bad reason to
believe it will rain more next season. He has
been told that the Gulf Stream is coming
nearer Somerset county, and if that prove
true, then the roads will have to be macad
amized aOhe expense of the farmers before
tbey can baul tbeir hay to market
Mr. Phelps claim that no first-class farm
er can get along without Thay caps. Said be
bad fifty caps that coat bim about 49 rent
apiece, delivered from Boston. ,By using
raps hay can be protected from tbe rain for
days at a time and is in condition to be put
in the brn after a half hour's exposure to
tbe sun.
Mr. Hoffman, of Jenner, said timothy
should always be cut very close, or the fields
pastured or rolled, to prevent mice from
feeding on and destroying the roots.
Mr. Woodward thinks farmers cut grass
too close since mowing machines have been
introduced. He says timothy must bave
some fertility, and it is best not to cut too
.close. Prefers hay that is made in the shade,
as it is better without too much sun, which
draws tbe vitality from it.
" What Can we do for Our Boys and
Girls?" was tbe subject of a most fascinating
essay read by Mrs. Msggie R:sheberger, of
Jenner. "If a farmer should meet witn
great reverses one year, they will probably
teach him how to do better the next. If
we would bring up our children to do houor !
to our old age, we must give them a pure.
christian and moral training. We have
hundreds of object lessons on tbe farm, and
we should not fait to Impress them on our
sons and daughters. Our lives are open
books to our children and we should not de
ceive ourselves. Example is better than
precept. Tbe public schools of our connty
bave ot progressed as rapidly as they
should, but tbe remedy lies witb the farm
ers, who should give the schools the same
attention that they accord tbeir farms. We
can make no other outlay of money that
will bring us so good and sure a return. Too
great care cannot be taken in setting ex
amples of industry for our children If the
father is a farmer, the boy will lay out fields
with straws on the floor. Nothing so de
lights a girl as a toy cooking stove. En
courage tberu in this, for in this wsy habits
of industry are formed. Too much care can
not be taken in showing children bow things
should be done. Nothing can be more en
couraging to them than to say. "that was
very well donr," and then kindly point out
how it could be improved. When your
child assists you, say "we did if," not "I did
it," when speaking in its presence of the
mattr. When I see one who boasts of do
ing nothing, 1 cannot help pitying bim. as
to me idleness is an evidence of an unbal
anced mind."
Tbe committe en permanent organization
handed in the following report just before
adjournment :
COKSTITCTIOS ASD BY-LAWS OF HI SOMERSET
OOl ItTY AliKlrTLTTBAL SOCIETY.
I. The name of the society shall be Tbe
Somerset County Agricultural Society, and
its objects arc the improvement of agricul
ture and domestic arts.
II. Any lerson may become a member by
paying into the treasury for the use of the
society the sum of SO cents and a like sum
annually thereafter, the name of members
to be recorded by tlie secretary.
HI. The officers of tbe society shall be a
President and Vice President from each
township and borough in the county, a Sec
retary, Treasurer and an executive commit
tee of five, all of whom shall be elected by
ballot at the annual meeting on the first
Saturday of Xovember, and shall perform
the duties usually pertaining to their respec
tive oflices ; provnle - that the Treasurer
shall pay out th nvoir.es coming into his
hands only upon onlers signed by the Presi
dent and approved by a majority of the
executive committee.
IV. This constitution may be altered or
amended at any annua meeting by a two
thirjs vo,te of the members present.
Signed by the committer,
P. K. MooE.
Htitt Raich,
M. J. I) ii v.
WEKXESPAY AFTCKXOOX SESSION.
When tbe Institute assembled Wednesday
afternoon, "Tbe Public Roads" waa the
first question iaken up and discussed. Mr.
Gundy, of Lewisburg, ond the debate.
He siid : " We have diflerent road laws for
different parts of our state. They are not
enforced, because tbey do not meet with
the approbation of our people. I do not a;
prove of macadamizing wide roads .'irough
out. but I do believe they should ail be ma
cadamized to an extent sufficient to make
them passable in all kinds of weather.
Peter Miller, of Somerset township, argued
that the roads belong to the state, the same
as tbe public schools. If any. improvement
is to be made to tbe roads.be thinks tbe
state should make them, and that tbe state
should pay all road and school taxes.
Mr. Woodford, of Centre county, said that
he was not in sympathy with the recommen
dations made by either the Governor of Xew
York or tbe Governor of Pennsylvania in
behalf of the public highways. He does not
believe the work of improving tbem belongs
to tbe state. " If we are going to make our
roads what tbey should be, we must psy our
taxes in money. We bave tried to work out
our taxes, anil have failed. Let tbe state
assist iu this work, the same a it aseiata the
schools. I am in fxvor of the state apttfj
priating not less than t4X ,") this pur
pose. Let the State Revenue Commission
provide where it shall rum from. Must of
it will come from th ritres and boroughs
where notes and mr Mirages are most largely
held and in thi way not a tingle tent need
be paid by tbe farmers, as real estate Is ex
empt from state taxation. Witb the aid we
would get from tbe state, we could then
build several miles of good macadamized
road each year, and at tbe end of twenty
yearn we will bave just what wear fighting
for "
Joseph E. Mason, of Brotbersvalley, iig
gested that the people have not been educa
ted in the right wsy on this question that
all should be made to understand that good
roads would be economy in the saving 6f
borse and vehicles.
'The rpad, question was further discussed
by other gentlemen present.
John C. Weller, of Milford, read a Tery in
teresting and instructive paper on "Public
Schools kr the Farmer." Mr. Weller hav
ing serve! two term as County Superinten
dent of Schools, was all tbe better qualified
to make suggestions to bis fellow-farmers.
He said, " Tbe educational facilities of our
fathers Is not sufficient for the children of
to-day, or of tlie future. While they were
successful, bow much more so they might
bave been bad tbey bail better advantages.
Our schools are Dot what they should be.
Our children will bsvs to compete with far
mers from all over the land, who will have
the latest improved machinery, and will
thoroughly comprehend tbe advantages tola
derived from tbeir use ; 75 per cent of our
children receive tbeir education in the dis
trict schools. Are they a good as thy
should be 7 I fear not. Tbe children of to
day should be taught more than to read
write and cipher, and I wonld'art tb&t far
mers' boys and girls be tangbt botany. They
should learn the character of tbe tree, and
what causea tbe leaves tosboot out in spring;
what causes tbe tecls to grow, and what
vegetation i best adapted to our climate.
Tbey should be taught chemistry, too, so as
to acquaint tbem with the composite part
of tbe soil. . Of all th taxes paid by the far
mer, none should be paid mor cheerfully
tban tlie school tax, for cone will bring a
wore a u re return. Don't neglect tending
your children to school, and strive to give
them uch edncation as will prepare them
for life's battier."
The subject of Mr. WelTer's paptr was then
taken up for debate, Mr. Gundy thought
tbe gretest hindrance to the school is th
enorraou prices charged for text-books. K
suggested that the state should own tbe copy,
right of all Its text-books and that they be
filled witb sucb matter as will attract tb
attention, and retain the Interest of chil
dren. '
Mr. Woodward diet-red tLat reader
bould be done away with 'entirely, and that
newspaper hould be. Introduced into tb
schools, giving tbe teacher tbe privilege of
making seeled ions for the scholars to read.
Mr. Weller said the matter contained in
newspapers la not always of a wholesome
character to give children, while readers, as
a rule, contain choice selections from stan
dard authors, and thut by the using of them
scholars can formulate a taste for literature.
Following this discussion, Mr. M. J.
Beacby, of Eiklkk, one of the best looking
and most intelligent farmers in tbe county,
read a paper on " Improvement of the Soil.
"It is my object." said Mr. Beacby. "to
discuss a few methods for tbe improvement
of soil. "How to make weak soil fertile'"
is a question every farmer has to study,"
Mr. Beachy described tbe different qualities
of soil, and said, poor soils can only be
made neb by the application of fertilizers,
plowing and tilling. It is much better to
feed tban to sell hay, for reasons that are
obvious. It frequently pays to raise a crop
of buckwheat, clover or millet only to plow
under, foi when their roots snd substance
are incorporated with the soil, it greatly as
sists in production. Crops plowed down
serve as a manure, and keeps up the gronnd.
There cannot be a better fertilizer used
than clover ; it contnins four limes as
much fertilizing material in tbe roots, as
in the tops."
Mr. Woodford, associate editor of the
Farm Journal, read a pnjer after the debate
on the above question bad been closed, un
der the caption " nave a Care." It was un
questionably the best literary production
read before the institute, and was filled with
practical bints that seemed to go directly
home to the audience. He started out with
the assertion that "many farmers will put
down a set of bars two or three times a day
all their lives rather than tbii.k of building
a gate. That a farmer's boy wi.). in nine
rases out of ten, let two or three bars up to
be broken by the cows while he idly pursues
a butterfly. A little thoughtful care would
obviate both of these troubles. The farm on
which the most care is taken will show the
largest amount of profit.
Your county is largely devoted to dairy
interests, but I do not be! ieve you are realiz
ing all the profits you would if proper care
was taken. Are your pastures all they can
be made? Was your crop of hay gathered
with that scrupulous care that will retain all
its nutriment? Is tbe food for your cows
prepared and weighed out ? Is the water you
give tbem as pure as it should be? Has it
never occurred to you that butter worth 2o
cents per pound in exchange for goods, can
be made worth 40 cents and bave a good
market if cared for properly? I believe in
bestowing our best care on whatever stock
we bave success will snre!y follow. Always
open tbe traces before letting down tbe neck
yoke. I once knew a boy who hail been
carefully taught bow to hitch up. He was
sent on an errand witb a valuable team of
horses. In unhitching be opened three
traces, but neglected tbe fourth until after
he had let down the neck yoke. The horses
ran away, demolishing the wagon, and a
half-year's profit of the farm was lost. I
knew a farmer who grew good crops and got
better prices tban bis neighbors. He took
painstaking care to clean bis seed, and could
always find ready buyers who wanted them
for planting purposes. I might go op all
day pointing oot instances of where the
difference between gain and loss can be at
tributed to care taking. As a parting ad
monition let me caution you to see that tbe
invaluable product of our farm homes,
which supply our cities and towns with
pure-minded, industrious and capable citi
zens, rerive the loving and christian care
they deserve."
"Our Work, and How We IVj It." was the
subject of a delightfully entertaining essay
read by Mrs. Eliza Critchfield, of Jenner.
" The work that falls to farmers' wives dif
fers in different localities," said the essayist.
"In this county we have household duties,
cows to milk, butter to make, and gardens
to look alter. Our burdens are no increas
ed because our husbands lack in Industry,
but our lands are less fertile than in other
sections and our busbauds are kept busy
with farm duties. 1 don't know that we
bave any reason to complain. We must ob
serve the strictest economy ; we must bave
our regular hour to arise ; ail should be at
tbe morning meal ; we must be prompt at
!1 times so as not to retard the work of the
farm. As the engineer consults his watch
to see whether he is on time at certain sta
tions, so must the farmer's wife have a
schedule for tbe performance of ber work.
Xo better place can be found for systematic
work than in the farmer's home. Every
farmer's wife must learn that cows must be
milked regularly to obtain gwd result. The
poultry must be fed regularly, but above all
meals must be regular, since the way to
reach a man's pocket is through bis stomach.
Between the farmer's wife and datight r
there thould be a systematic division of the
work. They should change positions at least
once a month, so that tbe daughter can be
come familiar with all the duties of a woman
on the farm, and ;i,us be prepared to make a
good wife. Thi instructions of a mother are
of more benefit to daughter thau to be
secured in seminaries, The ft that our
homes are in the oountry permits o to use
our lim lo the beat advantage. Iran con
ceive of no happier scene than a farmer's
evening gathering, when the day' work is
done and all are gathered iu the quiet home,
engaged in interesting study and harmless
amusements."
The essayist bad hardly resumed ber seat,
when Mr. Phelps, on of the visiting
statesmen, from Crawford county, arose
to protest against women milking, saying
"you can never succeed in the
dairy business where this is done. It is not
proper, right or fitting for women to milk."
Mr. Woodford also arose lo protest against
the practice. Iu his opinion "the barn-yard
is no place for wives and daughters. Tbeir
hands and clothes are not of a character to
come in contact with cattle, I wouldn't
allow my wife or daughter to milk while I
am able to do it. Men care for the cattle
and they abnuld attend to milking tbem to
derive the beat results."
Mr. Critchfield confessed his inability to
milk, and believes tbat bis butter brings a
better price than if he did it.
John I). Baer thinks women bave too
good on opinion of themselves to permit
men to do the milking. Says that since he
has been selling his cream tbe revenue has
fallen off one-half from that which be re
reived when his mother made the butter.
At this point the committee on county
organization made the following report :
X. B. Critebfield, President, Jenner.
A. J. Boose, Vice President, : Summit,
Jacob Hoffman,
J. C, Weller,
L. C. Lambert,
Wm. H. Miller,
H. P. Hay,
Levi Long,
Henry Ranch,
8. U. Shober.
J. H. Chl,
Edward Holsapple,
Wm. X. Moser,
" Somerset.
Milford.
Htonycreek.
Vuemahonhig.
RrothePivalley.
Middlecreek.
Jenner.
Somerset.
Somerset Bur.
Taint.
Elklick,
WEDNESDAY ivraisa SEKSieir,
This session wss opened by Mrs. Milton J.
Beacby, of Elklick, who read an essay on
"Power and Ir.finerica of Woman on tbe
Farm " The esesy was filled with original
thought, and coi.taiuid many suggestions
which, if carried intoeffict. would prove of
great benefit to farmers' wives. A a litera
ry production it wa th tqua'. if not supe
rior, oi i,y paper read before the institute.
Some little regret was expressed, however.
tbat Mrs. Beacby failed to read trie essay
assigned herou the program, " Xau-.ing the
Farm," since very few farms in 8oiuert
CuULly r distinguished by names other
than those of their owners.
Aoy Address by a Little Country Girl,"
turned out to be a charming recitation by a
six-year-old daughter of Farmer Critchfield.
Tb composition was entirely original, aod
contained a flavor of sparkling hnmor that
delight! ber audience. She tpok ia a
remarkably clear sad distinct tone f ." a
" tot" of bar years, and wa reatrded with
mo.e sp plain tlian any other "pe: f rre ' at
th institute.
Tb gentlemen who arranged the program
war evidently mindful of the adage, " th
beat wine should come last at tbe feakt," and
for tbat reason assigned Dr. H. D. Moore the
last place. The doctor read a reamiVably
able paper on 14 Hygiene as Related to Our
Rural Homes," but as be has promised to
give it to us for publication iu a coming num
ber of the Hick -.Li!, we will not attempt to
point out any of its many strong leatures
that recommended themselves to ail wbo
heard tbe reading of the paper. Mr. Wood
ford remarked that "it was a learned srieutitic
production, full of thought that was hardly
to be expected from a country doctor."
SXTOkT Of COMMITTEE OX KtsOLlTIOSS.
The eommitiee on resolutions rerted
the folloa ii)g. which were adopted :
Wheriv-. Tbe proposed change in the
road laws of Pennsylvania contemplates in
creased taxation ujn real estate for the im
provement of the public highways of the
Commonwealth, snd
Whereas, I'nder the present tax laws of
Pennsylvania, real estate owned by individ
uals is always taxed far beyond its j ist si, arc
as coniared with the same class of projierty
owned by corporations.
IlcxJi'il. Tbat it is the judgment of Ibis
institute that any further legislation involv
ing increased taxation for the purpose of
road improvement should be deferred until
sue! time when the legislature shall have
enacted tax laws equalizing taxation so tbat
the taxes shall bcr.r upon corjorate propeny
thesame as upon individual pro(erty of tbe
same class, as the Constitution of Pennsylva
nia provides.
fffsufred. That iu the matter of taxation
the discriminations against the farmers' in
terests is unjust, unfair, and intolerable; the
idea tbat the capitalists, monied men of the
j Commonwealth, shall pay only three mil's
on the dollar on their monies invested in
notes and mortgages, and bearing six tier
cent, interest, whilst ibe farmers, who, by
bard labor, cau barely make three per cent,
interest on their monies invested in farms,
pay about eighteen mills on the dollar, will
strike every fair-minded man as greatly un
just, and a grnss wrong tbat demands im
mediate redress at tbe bau.ls of our legisla
tors, WhekeaS. The local county farmers' in
stitutes which are being held in different
sections of our stite, under the auspices of
the State Board of Agriculture, are highly
beneficial to all classes of our citizens, and
especially useful to all who are engaged in
agricultural pursuits, therefore be it
' ll'tulied. By the members of the Somerset
County Farmers' Institute, held February
11th and 12th, is;, under the auspices of
the State Rjard of Agriculture, that we re
spectfully orge the Senator from the 3ith
district, and the members of the House of
Representatives fiom Somerset county, to
use all honorable meansto secure an inrreas
ed appropriation at the neit session of our
legislature, to the State Board of Agriculture
for t'je purpose ofiiolding an increased num
ber of Farmers' Institutes in different coun
ties of Pennsylvania.
IteJvci, That we recognize and appreci
ate the great importance and value of the
wotk heretofore done by the State Board of
Agriculture, and that in consideration of the
rapidly growing farm interests of the State,
that body be reqns:ed to still more thor
oughly organize and systematize this work,
in order that tbe money appropriated by the
State for this purpose may be expended in
the most advantageous way. and contribute
in the largest possible degree to tlie desired
result of advancing the interests of the farm
ing community. 1
Rewlre-l, That this preamble and resolu
tions be published in our county papers, aod
that coDies of tbe same be sent by the sec
retary of thu insfitme to the State Senator
from this district, and to each of the mem
bers of tbe H jik- of U'pre?ntatives from
Somerset county.
A'M'red, That we highly appreciate the
instruction and help we received fnjm the
gentlemen from other parts of ibe State who
were with us during the sessions of our in
stitute, and we tender there a voteof thanks,
and that we also tender a vote of thanks to
tlie Somerset Cornet Band for the excellent
music furnished ior our Tuesday evening
session. o. p. Shaves.
I'm a Hxffley,
Sau l IJkkey,
Coruruittie.
The adoption of the resolutions closed the
regular pragram of the institute. All of tbe
members of the State Iioard of Agriculture
made lire-minute speeches, congratulating
the projectors of the institute on the auccess
of their first meeting, and all agreed in pro
nouncing it one of tbe best, most elevating,
aud intelligentaa.-mbliel farmers they bad
ever witnessed.
The dox'jlogy was sung by the institute,
afier wliichjt was dismissed by IU v. J. M.
Harnett, of Washington, Pa.
For Sale.
A dwelling boue of eight room?, well lo
cated near railroad, upon the corner of Main
and Walnut strvets. Rjckwood. Will sell
ow. Call on or address
A. Kvass, liorkwood.
MARRIED.
SHIPLEY-STERSKR. -At Coniluenee.
Pa., on February lo, I , by fi. C. CrofF.
El, Mr. Beesoti Shipley to Miss Emma
Sterner, both of Coniluenee, Pa.
BAGIiOX WHIPKEY-At the brides
home, on Tuexlay, February 11, Hl. by
Kev."J II. Zi nn. Mr. David A. larron and
Miss ElenoraWhipkey, both of Middlecreei.
township, Somerset county. Pa.
M03TOLLER YODER At the home of
the bride's parenu. near Pugh, Pa., on Sun
day February 9, IS!M. by Rer. John II.
Knepper. Mr. tliorge K. Mostolier and Miss
Floreni-e M. Yoiier.
DIED.
ERA ST. On Sunday, February 9. I..
near Berlin, Pa. Edwa d Eilaworth Uract.
aged Ji years. 3 months and 15 days.
PQ17DER
Absolutely Pure
then :h? ordiuAr kim.a. a1 mnivtt W? tl in
comriit Vm witn tlw mt.ttu1e .f low short
wiiht. alum piipht foit'r. Jet rwy in
cn Royal Baiu.n t'owuct Co., I Si
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JANUARY
VTq Lave given cur ecthe ttcck a pic era I oiciloulirg, ocd ia scire ca
ses prices Lave Lcen cut in two.
DRESS GOODS
Ifl oil qualities greatly reduced. Our finest French Broadcloth ro
duced to $1.50 ; extra wide. Tremendous cut ia prices in cloak
and Suit room. Ata , in LToiscry and underwear department.
See our India Si!k3, reduced to 43 cents per yard ; Choice Color
ings and designs. Surah Silks reduced to 35 cents, all shades.
New stock Muslin Underwear ; great bargains in these goods
i(!Al 1 06 u i
35 Fifth Avenue.
1890. 1890.
SPRING
STOCK OF
DRY GOODS
Now on Exhibition.
The lanrest anI niot comiIote
stock we have ever ha-l t ie pleasure
of !iowin:r, in
Black and Colored Silk. Black
and Colored Cachiiners. in 40 and
4( inelies vide, all uev shaded.
4G-inrli Silk Warp Caiiimer.-?.
plain and fancy stripe, fur combina
tion Suiting, all new.
Dress floods of all kinds, from
' cents to 11.00 per yard- You
can't help licin-jr suited ia this De
partment. Fiftv pieces of Crovn Satines.
the prettiest Satine in the market, j
A nice lot of Macrenta Satines. at
10 ct nts per yard.
Two hundred pieces of new Dress
Gintrhams. jt'.st received. Auy quan
tity of new
per yard.
(iinsrhains. at cents
Two hundred pieces of jrood
Dark Calicoes, at .1 eent?.
Shirtinir calicoes of all kinds.
Xew Shirtings of all kinds.
Xew Table Linens. Xapkins,
Ilahiburirs, and Towels,
White
tion.
Goods of every dear-rip-;
Lace Curtains fit UO,
cents per pair, all new.
and 00
A fisll line
Scrims, front .
of plain and
to 10 cent-'.
:ancv
Our stock is brand, splinter new.
Xo old jroods to wntc your time
on, and as for prices, we can't be
beat.
PARKER & PARKER.
FO R S A LE !
STRATHEARN,
I rr run sr.M.nov. rEiiaiERox,
SEVEN-EIGHTH BLOODS,
WirhiTii jvwin'. Intend intr NnildJnjr
b&rn, uk rorntn.f p.imvu ir waiiE of n . I
mil eli Any of the iwt? t poet miMtu
'atl.tw ttiwr rvl vi.ue, aul ou
r.1ost Favorable Terms
(ti half intrrt in eiihfr of th-ro. t ir!
p irtT. 1 uii-an buirii. . aor ujitl ? thrtu.
P. HEFFLEY.
JXECITUIX NOTICE.
fet'.t) of Vvirr Oft, of Ptn Township,
Somen. "o . I., ilec'ii.
Letter tertiunniaTf harm t-ea 1mj?J to
the umtrnrtcivril by hn jjnprr tutivrriiT in th
itire e-tj.ir. notice m btrebf prru to ft! I
rmvrtic iix-fu-I u nu t-lte In mta immli
: itay rsf at, ftuii!l pni-hmvu.g riaimjriiv4
fini. i fm-nt triem to tit P.xerutnx
Inly it uint (itR :rt hir eul-tnMi. c th Ure ppft
MfHr tii wt oa TUk-nKUy, th Jth
Uj ef Marvh, is ju.
. MARV OTT.
T. W. BitsKCvrJ. AXVr. Executrix.
XIX'L'TRIV NOTICE.
tite of LiMlwick OaM:ifr. rter'U , 2ate of irt-
S-r-on TowoMitri, Stirret ' finir. Pa.
Iftti-ra t-tin-rtULry m th ajve eMare hav
ing tx-m (rnnnul to tlie oorf rlinel by tSe prop
er authority, nrxice tieret.y giv.-n to all prixma
ia'-,rwsi iwanriif m make l?aroeui.:e pv-
a-u. ..... lwx u.ioe miw urm.uu.
aeninrttoeaamewui prwent Ux-m duty aulhen-
tKHU-d for Rt-ttienieiit to si!a H t'al.le.
autaorued to oj for me in the i-'u'e.
ILUtKliT t.AKliNLrt.
tor-, ... . kxecutrlt
J. H. Cn, Attorney.
2 . - i TAPESTRY.
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I
PtV rr.YrE.-Tr.E I
STAl.I.H iX. reig;hiii j
PITTSBURGH, PA.
.A. E.
S
SPRING OPENING.
fSMMts aM Qaick Sales"
j Is THE Rn.E FOIt THE
j New Stock of Goods
, Just Received, and boirpr received.
Ithis WEEK !
I This includes the entire stock of
Dry Goods,
! Consisting of Fine and Common
Dress goodS
Of All Kinds.
(inirhanis.
Muslins,
Shirting,
Towels,
Shawls,
Chintzes,
Calicoes,
Table Linens,
Table Covers.
Bed Spreads,
Jersev Coats.
le.. Sir.
-ALSO
A fuIII Line of
j "aibur? Embroidery,
! Dre.
Trimmings,
I stoekinss, Gloves.
Umbrellas. Knit Underwear,
Muslin Underwear,
Lace Curtains. Collar.
Cuffs, Kuchintrs.
A bij line of
IRIBBONS,
Bought before the advance in
pri
ces.
All kinds of
Laces and Edgings,
and articles for
Fancy Work.
A lanre line of Handkerchiefs, Etc.
Some nice short lengths of Dress
(roods, to make up for Chil
dren, or to make combi
nations for making
Overdresses.
J-A full line of Wool. Cotton
and Linen Carpet Chain. Ac.
I MRS. A. E. UIIL
j.'m. HOLDERBAUM
HAS RECEIVED A FULL LINE OF
I' ;r.un
a v; AND HEMP
0AEPETS,
Baautlful In Design, at Prlcas from
15 Cants to $1 par Yard.
W n-rrxxtfully invite the attention of the
public to this Line of (iooda.
J. M. HOLDERBAUM.
IC
Ol'KT PROCLAMATION.
rV Th- H.mnrabie Wiluaw J. B in,
j Preilnt Ju'i .Ctn ( wins .4 mm
j PW tf thr ev.rui funnCir -irn"iitr t l,tt,
j Jii'iic'.al Iitnvl. anJ JoMht irf the imr o rrT
I awt Trnuiiifr in-t vnml Jmi In-lurrv r.ir ine
' tnal of a!t t-artAi ainl 'Kh-r orf-Blni lit th 1
linn. and ..vK.t W. l-iut an4Livaa V "h
j vt. E4' . Ju!ivif th ( iKirU'ifOjinmon Cl-ma
; aul Juti? of Ui 'mrti.f ir.r mj Tnninfr
i and (iftieral Jail Drlivrry for the tnl irll am-
tml aorl ntlii-r orrrmlrr In toe tVHtmy of -rr
have rui ihnr ptwdu, aixi tn'ne tirwt.l,
ffr boMinr a f ourt f l iwam PI. and iqril
(lucirtorr wnioi nfth Pc aiit (.titm Jm;1
Iviirifry. and tourta of Oyer and Trnaiaer al
iSfSuerWt, on
MONDAY, FEB. 24, 1890.
Sonre I bcreNy rfven to all the J'iMe the
Pw. the 0rrir and 'onthj wTibin the
sSii Couutv of Srtnerxvt. thai xtirr be l fn-n and
there tn their proper prron with twir iih'j. rec
ord. inqu:iun. examinations and oihr re-
i office ao-1 tn that !wha;f ar.prrtin to r done.
, mn a, ,hf y who wl'.i uwruirtnm 'he tn-
onera thai are nr ahall be lo (he of -ynau-nr
j countv. to be '.hen and tiiei to DrtawcateaiaJnrf
thera aaaHaii be Jast.
f srir Orric. r & 3. XcXll.fS
j js, i Sher ,
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